D8E belongs to the D8 series. Its XPOSE 2.0 workflow is consistent with D8 and D8 PLUS, except for interface differences.

Launching XPOSE

After installation, double-click the XPOSE 2.0 icon to launch the software.

When launching XPOSE for the first time, select the desired language and the local IP address, then click Start.

If a device is connected successfully, the main workspace displays the rear panel of the device.

Workspace Overview

The XPOSE 2.0 workspace includes the following functional areas:

• Workspace
• System Settings
• Properties
• Device Connection
• Input/Output Configuration
• Display Management
• Layer Configuration
• Scene Management

The toolbar at the top of the workspace provides quick access to the following functions:

• Synchronize Device
• Lock Workspace
• Center Rear Panel
• Power On/Off

Use the mouse wheel to zoom in or out of the workspace.

System Settings

Click the ⚙ Settings icon in the lower-left corner to open the System Settings page.

The following settings are available.

System Info

Displays the current software version and language.

Keyboard Manager

Configure keyboard shortcuts for inputs, outputs, layers, and scenes.

Drag frequently used functions onto the corresponding keys. Shortcut configurations can also be exported or imported.

Account Information

Displays the current username and password.

You can also restart XPOSE from this page.

Communication Settings

Select the communication method used to connect the device.

Supported options include:

• Serial Port
• Ethernet Connection
• Both are Chosen

Click OK to apply the changes.

Find Device

Select the product series and device model used for device discovery.

Display Settings

Configure the extended display mode.

Network Info

Displays the Host IP address.

Novice Guidance

Checks the XPOSE operation guide.

Auto Connect

When enabled, XPOSE automatically restores the previous workspace the next time the software starts.

Container Settings

Allows displays connected to the same output card to be shared across different containers.

User Management

Properties

Click the properties icon in the lower-right corner (as shown in the red circle) of the main workspace to open the device properties.

The properties page provides access to device information, IP settings, factory reset and so on.

Permission Management

On the System Settings page, click the properties icon to open Authorization.

Authorization allows you to create and edit user accounts, passwords, and operation permissions.

To modify user accounts, first enable Status.

Administrator Login

The first time you perform operations such as firmware upgrade or factory reset, XPOSE requires administrator authentication.

The default administrator account is:

• Username: Admin
• Password: admin

User Login

If user accounts have already been created, click the user icon under Main Workspace > Connect > Chosen Devices.

Enter the username and password, then click Log in.

The user icon turns green after a successful login.

Adding a User

Click New, enter the username and password, then click Save to create the account.

Device Connection

📢  Important

Before searching for devices, select the correct device model and communication method under System Settings > Find Device and Communication Setting.

Click Connect > Search Device.

XPOSE searches for available devices through the selected communication interface.

After the search is complete:

1. Select the target device from All Devices.
2. Move it to Chosen Devices.

The device is now ready for configuration.

Input and Output Configuration

Input and Output Configuration

The rear panel of D8 is displayed in the workspace. Each input and output port can be configured independently. The selected port is highlighted with a red animated border.

Input Configuration

Select the input port to configure, then click the properties icon to view input properties and configure EDID.

Input Properties

The following input properties can be viewed. Modification is currently not supported.

• Input Port: The currently selected port and input type.
• Scaling and Cropping
• Color Space
• Bit Depth

EDID Configuration

The following parameters are available:

• Input Port: Displays the selected input.
• Basic Parameters: Configure the custom width, height, and refresh rate.

Output Configuration

Select the output port to configure, then click the properties icon.

The following output settings are available:

• Output Resolution
• DE Parameters

Output Resolution

The HDMI 2.0 output module Format Type supports both Standard Mode and Customize.

• Select Standard Mode to choose a resolution from the drop-down list.
• Select Customize to define the width, height, and refresh rate.

DE Parameters

The following parameters can be configured:

• Output Port
• Bits: 8-bit (default), 10-bit, or 12-bit
• HDR: SDR (default), HDR10, or HLG

Display Management

Display Management is used to create Containers and configure display layouts.

Click Display to open the Display Management page.

D8 uses the Cross layout by default. To use a different layout, press and hold × in the upper-right corner of the current Container to delete it, then create a new Container.

Creating a Container

A Container defines the layout of the output displays. In XPOSE 2.0, a Container represents a complete display system, such as an LED display or an LCD video wall.

Click the properties icon, then configure the following:

• Chose container mode
• Chose container resolution
• Chose auto create monitor
• Chose container row and col

After the configuration is complete, drag the selected Container template into the workspace.

Configuring Displays

After creating a Container, you can adjust the display layout and position.

Click the properties icon to configure the Template, Output, and Display System.

Template

XPOSE 2.0 supports multiple display modes simultaneously. Each Container is identified by a different border color.

D8 supports Split mode.

When the output resolution is changed in Split mode, the current Container is removed automatically. A new Container must be created.

Custom Template

Click Template > Customize.

1. Select the monitor type and AOI layout.
2. Enter the total width, total height, number of rows, and number of columns. XPOSE calculates the dimensions of each output automatically.
3. Click Create to create the Container.
4. Click Save to save the Container as a template.

Adjusting the Container Layout

The following operations are supported:

• Move: Drag the Container border to reposition it within the workspace.
• Zoom: Click - or +, or use the mouse wheel while the pointer is inside the Container.
• Delete: Press and hold × in the upper-right corner of the Container.

Output

The Output panel lists all output ports.

• Active ports are available.
• Gray ports are unavailable or already assigned.

To assign an output, drag the desired output port onto a display in the Container.

To replace an assigned output, drag another output port onto the target display. The original output becomes available again.

Display System

The Display System panel lists all created Containers.

Click the Edit icon (🖋) to rename a Container.

Layer Configuration

Layer Configuration is used to manage layers on each output.

Click Layer to open the Layer Configuration page.

The left panel displays the available Display Area, Layer, and Signal.

Display Area

Displays all Containers created in Display System.

Select a Container to display it in the workspace.

Signal

Displays all available input signals.

Drag a signal from the list onto the desired display within a Container.

By default, each signal is identified by its input resolution.

To rename a signal, click the Edit icon (🖋), enter a new name, then click √.

Layers

After a signal is assigned to a display, the Layers panel lists the corresponding layer number and signal.

The toolbar provides the following operations:

• Bring to Front
• Move Forward
• Move Backward
• Select All
• Copy
• Paste
• Delete

Available Layers

The number displayed on each output indicates the remaining available layers.

As signals are added, the available layer count decreases. When no layers remain, additional signals cannot be assigned.

📢  Notes

D8 supports one 8K layer.

Editing Layers

Select a layer, then click the properties icon.

The following settings are available:

• Scale
• Crop
• Tags
• Hotkey

Scaling and Cropping

Layers can be adjusted using either of the following methods.

Method 1

Select the layer and enter the X Position, Y Position, Width, and Height at the bottom of the workspace.

Click Save to apply the changes.

Method 2

Open the properties icon > Scale, then enter the X Position, Y Position, Width, and Height.

Click the Lock Aspect Ratio icon to maintain the aspect ratio when resizing.

Scene Management

Click Scenes to open the Scene Management page.

Click the button in the lower-left corner to switch between Manual Mode and Schedule Mode.

Schedule Mode

Schedule Mode automatically recalls scenes according to a scheduled timetable.

To configure scheduled playback:

1. Enable Schedule Mode.
2. Select the Loop Mode.
3. Select the desired scene Bank.
4. Set the start and end times.
5. Click OK.

To edit or delete an existing schedule, click the corresponding Edit or Delete icon, then enable the schedule.

Manual Mode

Switch to Manual Mode, select a scene, then click the properties icon.

The following options are available:

• Take Setting
• Preset Name
• Hotkey

Take Setting

Click CUT to switch from PVW to PGM immediately.

Preset Name

Rename the current scene and assign a scene label color.

Hotkey

Displays the keyboard shortcuts available for scene switching.