Model: ivw-fh122 ivw-fh122 Video Wall Controller Supports 2 x 2, 2 x 1 and 1 x 1 Video Wall Array User Manual Rev. 1.0
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Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION... 1 1.1 INTRODUCTION... 2 1.2 BENEFITS... 2 1.3 FEATURES... 2 1.4 EXTERNAL INTERFACES, SWITCHES AND LEDS... 3 1.4.1 Front Panel... 3 1.4.2 Rear Panel... 4 1.5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS... 5 1.6 DIMENSIONS... 7 2 UNPACKING LIST... 8 2.1 ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS... 9 2.2 PACKING LIST... 9 3 INSTALLATION... 11 3.1 REQUIREMENTS... 12 3.1.1 Monitors... 12 3.1.2 Cables... 12 3.2 PANEL SETUP OPTIONS... 13 3.3 INSTALL LCD PANELS... 13 3.4 MOUNT VIDEO WALL CONTROLLER... 13 3.5 CONNECT CABLES... 14 3.5.1 Connect the HDMI Cables... 14 3.5.2 Connect the ivw-fh122 to the Power Supply... 14 3.6 RESOLUTION AND DISPLAY MODE CHARTS... 14 3.7 MASK SETUP... 16 4 OSD FUNCTIONS... 18 4.1 ONSCREEN OSD... 19 4.1.1 OSD Buttons... 19 4.1.2 Menu Structure... 19 4.1.3 Display Menu... 20 4.1.4 System Menu... 24 4.2 REMOTE CONTROL... 27 4.3 SMARTOSD... 27 4.3.1 Installation... 28 4.3.2 Basic Settings... 32 4.3.3 Configuration Files... 36 5 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE... 39 Page iv
5.1 ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS... 40 5.2 MAINTENANCE OVERVIEW... 40 5.3 TROUBLESHOOTING... 40 5.3.1 No Image on One Monitor... 41 5.3.2 No Image on Two or More Monitors... 41 5.3.3 No Image on Any Monitor... 41 Page v
Index of Figures Figure 1-1: ivw-fh122... 2 Figure 1-2: ivw-fh122 Front Panel... 4 Figure 1-3: Rear Panel... 5 Figure 1-4: Dimensions... 7 Figure 3-1: Display Mode... 15 Figure 3-2: Bezel Compensation... 17 Figure 4-1: OSD Buttons... 19 Figure 4-2: Display Menu... 20 Figure 4-3: Mask Control... 22 Figure 4-4: Display Menu... 24 Figure 4-5: Information Screen... 25 Figure 4-6: Input Select... 26 Figure 4-7: Remote Control... 27 Figure 4-8: smartosd Welcome Screen... 29 Figure 4-9: Ready to Install... 30 Figure 4-10: Installation Progress Bar... 31 Figure 4-11: smartosd Installation Complete... 31 Figure 4-12: Select Control Port... 32 Figure 4-13: Select Resolution... 33 Figure 4-14: Select Display Mode... 33 Figure 4-15: Select Output Channel to Edit... 34 Figure 4-16: Connect to Output Channel... 35 Figure 4-17: Apply Current Settings... 36 Figure 4-18: File Menu... 36 Figure 4-19: Save File Window... 37 Figure 4-20: New Settings Information... 38 Page vi
Index of Tables Table 1-1: Technical Specifications... 6 Table 2-1: Package List Contents... 10 Table 3-1: Input and Output Resolution... 16 Table 4-1: OSD Menu Structure... 20 Page vii
Introduction Page 1
1.1 Introduction Figure 1: ivw-fh122 The ivw-fh122 video wall controller box is for displaying a single video input on an array of monitors, implementing a large display without the inherent high costs of a single large monitor. The ivw-fh122 is for large displays where high definition video output is also essential. The video wall controller accepts a single HDMI input, which is split over all the monitors in the array. 1.2 Benefits The benefits of the ivw-fh122 include: Accurate, high-definition image Silent operation Simple setup Cheap implementation of a large display Major power savings over PC-based implementation Space saving 1.3 Features The features of the ivw-fh122 include: Page 2
HDMI video input Four HDMI video outputs Output resolution (per monitor) up to 1920 x 1200 Multiple video output combinations including full video wall mode, clone mode and vertical replication mode Bezel control compensates for gaps between monitors 1.4 External Interfaces, Switches and LEDs This section gives and overview of the connectors, switches and indicators. 1.4.1 Front Panel The front panel has the following buttons and indicators: Power indicator LED Video output LEDs Video input LED OSD menu keypad Page 3
HDMI Input LED Power LED HDMI Output LEDs OSD Controls Figure 2: ivw-fh122 Front Panel 1.4.2 Rear Panel The rear panel has the following connectors, switches and indicators: 4 x HDMI output 1 x HDMI video input 1 x Power input 1 x mini USB port 1 x RS-232 port 1 x audio output 1 x SPDIF output Page 4
1.5 Technical Specifications Figure 3: Rear Panel The main features are listed below. Specification Model Name Main Features Inputs Outputs Dimensions (W x D x H) Cooling Input Resolution Output Resolution Detail ivw-fh122 1. Multiple viewing modes 2. Software OSD 3. Remote control 4. Bezel masking 1 x HDMI 4 x HDMI 145 mm x 165.1 mm x 62.4 mm 1 x System Fan See Input and Output Resolution See Input and Output Resolution Page 5
Specification Detail Power Adapter Input 90 VAC to 264 VAC / 47 Hz to 63 Hz Power Adapter Output 25 W Safety and Emission CE, FCC Temperature 0ºC 40ºC Power Consumption 10 W Table 1: Technical Specifications Page 6
1.6 Dimensions This section gives the dimensions of the ivw-fh122. Height: 62.4 mm Width: 145 mm Depth: 165.1 mm 165.1 145 62.4 Figure 4: Dimensions Page 7
Unpacking List Page 8
2.1 Anti-static Precautions ivw-fh122 Video Wall Controller When the ivw-fh122 is unpacked, please do the following: Follow the anti-static precautions Make sure the packing box is facing upwards so the ivw-fh122 does not fall out of the box. Make sure all the components shown in the packing list are present. 2.2 Packing List Note: If any parts are missing, stop the installation and contact a sales representative by emailing sales@indstech.com The ivw-fh122 is shipped with the following components: No. Description Image 1 ivw-fh122 1 Power cord 1 Power adapter 1 Remote control Page 9
No. Description Image 1 Mounting brackets 1 Screw kit 1 User manual CD 1 HDMI cable Table 2: Package List Contents Page 10
Installation Page 11
3.1 Requirements NOTE: The ivw-fh122 requires all attached components to comply with the specifications. If any attached item does not meet specifications, the ivw-fh122 may not work as desired. Before installation, make sure the minimum hardware requirements are met. 3.1.1 Monitors The monitors attached to the video wall controller must support the specified output resolution. The exact requirement depends on the installation. For best results, the monitors should all be identical. 3.1.2 Cables One dual-link HDMI cable is included with the ivw-fh122. The following cables are required for installation: Video card to video wall controller: one HDMI cable (included) Video wall controller to monitors: each monitor requires an HDMI cable Page 12
3.2 Panel Setup Options The ivw-fh122 supports multiple panel setups as shown in the subsections below. Dark black sections indicate the panels for the installation, and the bold number indicate which video output. To setup, connect the monitors as shown below. 1 2 3 4 3.3 Install LCD Panels The monitors should be installed in one of the configurations shown in the previous section. Recommended installation procedures are to: Use all identical monitors Minimize gaps between panels for the best image Maintain consistent horizontal gaps between monitors Maintain consistent vertical gaps between monitors 3.4 Mount Video Wall Controller The ivw-fh122 must be placed on a table, desk or other firm surface. Optionally, the ivw-fh122 can be mounted using the included mounting brackets. The installation location must be: Out of direct sunlight Without anything on top of it On a firm surface Away from moisture and liquids Page 13
3.5 Connect Cables ivw-fh122 Video Wall Controller The cables that need to be attached are listed below: Video input cable from the video source or computer with HDMI video output Video output cables attached to the LCD panels. Make sure the cables are connected to the correct monitors and connected securely. Power cable from the power adapter 3.5.1 Connect the HDMI Cables To connect the HDMI cables to the video wall controller, follow the instructions below. Step 1: Attach the included HDMI cable to the HDMI input on the video wall controller and the HDMI output on the video source (usually the computer). Step 2: Attach the HDMI cables from the video wall controller HDMI outputs to the monitors. Attach the HDMI cables as shown in the installation section. 3.5.2 Connect the ivw-fh122 to the Power Supply Connect the included PSU into an AC power supply then connect the PSU to the ivw-fh122. Turn the ivw-fh122 on using the power switch. 3.6 Resolution and Display Mode Charts The display modes are automatically set according to the input resolution. The input and output resolutions are shown in the following subsections. Page 14
2 x 2 2 x 1 1 x 1 Figure 5: Display Mode Page 15
Input Resolution 640x400@70 MHz 720x400@70,85 MHz 640x480@60,66,70,72,75 MHz 800x600@56,60,66,70,72,75 MHz 1024x768@60,66,70,72,75 MHz 1280x720@60 MHz 1280x768@60 MHz 1360x768@60 MHz 1366x768@60 MHz 1152x864@75 MHz 1280x960@60 MHz 1280x1024@60,70,75 MHz 1600x1200@60 MHz 480i/P 720i/P 1080I/P 1920x1200@60 MHz Output Resolution 720P / 1080P Table 3: Input and Output Resolution 3.7 Mask Setup The mask setup compensates for any gaps between the screens in the video wall. The bezel settings are set using the smartosd. Page 16
Figure 6: Bezel Compensation Page 17
OSD Functions Page 18
4.1 Onscreen OSD The OSD menu functions are described below. 4.1.1 OSD Buttons There are several on-screen-display (OSD) control buttons as shown in the diagram below. Menu/ Enter Up Down Left Right Exit Figure 7: OSD Buttons Menu/Enter. Enters the OSD, selects items and sets the new values entered. Up. Moves the selection up. Down. Moves the selection down. Left. Moves the selection left. Right. Moves the selection right. Enter. Selects the highlighted selection. 4.1.2 Menu Structure The table below shows the OSD menu structure. Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Display Output Resolution Page 19
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 System Display Mode Mask Control Horizontal % Vertical % Mask Control Factory Reset Information Miscellaneous OSD Configuration Brightness Contrast Identify Monitors Table 4: OSD Menu Structure 4.1.3 Display Menu Image menu options are shown and described below. Figure 8: Display Menu Page 20
Display Resolution The Display Resolution setting shows the resolution of the video image output. Display output setting options are shown below. 720p 1080p Display Mode The display mode option configures how the image is displayed on the screen. 1 x 1 2 x 1 2 x 2 Mode 1 Mode 2 Mode 3 Mode 4 DEFAULT The video input is cloned on all the monitors The video input is shown on the top two panels and repeated on the bottom two. The video input is tiled over all the panels. Same as 2 x 2, but the top left panel shows the full image Same as 2 x 2, but the top right panel shows the full image Same as 2 x 2, but the bottom left panel shows the full image Same as 2 x 2, but the bottom right panel shows the full image Mask Control The Mask control compensates for the gaps between monitors in the video wall array. These settings are shown in 4.1.3.1. Page 21
4.1.3.1 Mask Control ivw-fh122 Video Wall Controller The mask control menu adjusts the mask settings. The mask settings compensate for the gaps between monitors in the video wall array. The mask control options are shown and described below. Figure 9: Mask Control Horizontal Mask Sets the horizontal mask. Vertical Mask Sets the vertical mask. Mask Control The mask control option turns the mask control on and off. Off DEFAULT The video wall controller doesn t compensate for the gap between monitors Page 22
On The video wall controller compensates for the gap between monitors Page 23
4.1.4 System Menu System menu options are shown and described in the subsections below. Figure 10: Display Menu Factory Reset Factory reset returns all the settings to the factory default settings. Information Shows video wall controller version information. The information details are shown in 4.1.4.1. Misc Misc allows other OSD features to be adjusted. Misc options are shown in 4.1.4.2. Page 24
Identify Monitors Identify monitors displays the monitor s ID on the screen. 4.1.4.1 Information The information screen shows some basic information about the video wall controller and the monitor. The details are described below. Figure 11: Information Screen Model name, firmware version and date Input type Video wall controller ID (identifies the current video wall controller in a larger array of video wall controllers) Page 25
4.1.4.2 Miscellaneous ivw-fh122 Video Wall Controller The miscellaneous menu allows the option to go to the OSD setup menu. Figure 12: Input Select OSD Configuration Adjusts the rotation of the OSD display and how long after inactivity the OSD display will close. Brightness Adjusts the display brightness. Contrast Adjusts the display contrast. Page 26
4.2 Remote Control The ivw-fh122 comes with a remote control for easy configuration of OSD settings. Below shows the remote control and its function keys. Figure 13: Remote Control Power. Turns the video wall controller on and off. Menu/Enter. Enters the OSD, selects items and sets the new values entered. Left. Moves the selection left. Right. Moves the selection right. Up. Moves the selection up. Down. Moves the selection down. Auto/Exit. Exits from any menu. 4.3 smartosd smartosd is a proprietary On-Screen-Display (OSD) software solution that enables easy, remote monitor setting adjustments in a Windows environment. smartosd delivers Page 27
excellent performance and provides more flexibility than the typical OSD hardware solutions when adjusting a monitor. smartosd also allows the screen output screen resolution and mask size to be adjusted over an HDMI cable. The smartosd can compatible with the following operating systems. Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 4.3.1 Installation To install the software, please follow the steps below: Step 1: Follow the instructions from the interactive installer to install the smartosd on the system. Step 2: Insert the installation disk that came with the system and open the installation file. Page 28
Step 3: Installation starts automatically. Step 4: The welcome screen shown below appears. Step 5: Click NEXT to continue. Figure 14: smartosd Welcome Screen Page 29
Step 6: Installation is ready to begin. Step 7: Click Next to continue. Figure 15: Ready to Install Page 30
Step 8: The installation progress bar appears. Figure 16: Installation Progress Bar Step 9: When the installation is complete the screen below appears. Figure 17: smartosd Installation Complete Page 31
Step 10: Click CLOSE to close the installation wizard. 4.3.2 Basic Settings This section covers the setup of the video wall controller using the included software. Figure 18: Select Control Port Step 1: Select the control port from the dropdown list then click the connect button to establish a connection between the computer and the video wall controller. Page 32
Figure 19: Select Resolution Step 2: Select the output resolution for the video wall controller from the dropdown list. The following options are available: 720p 1080p Figure 20: Select Display Mode Step 3: Select the display mode from the dropdown list. The following options are available from the dropdown list: 1 x 1 2 x 1 2 x 2 Mode 1 Mode 2 Mode 3 Mode 4 User Mode allows customization of each output channel Page 33
Figure 21: Select Output Channel to Edit Step 4: To edit the options for one of the output channels, select the output channel from the dropdown list. The following options are available: Window1 Window2 Window3 Window4 Page 34
Figure 22: Connect to Output Channel Step 5: Once the output channel is selected, the settings for that channel can be edited as desired. Page 35
Figure 23: Apply Current Settings Step 6: Click on the clipboard icon to apply the new settings. 4.3.3 Configuration Files This section shows how to save and load a configuration file. Figure 24: File Menu Step 1: The file menu is for saving and loading settings files. Select Load File to retrieve the settings from a saved file and apply those settings to the video wall controller. Select Save File to write the current configuration information to a file. Page 36
Figure 25: Save File Window Step 2: Select a location to save the settings file and a name for the settings file. Page 37
Figure 26: New Settings Information Step 3: The new settings can be seen in the information panel on the left-hand side. Page 38
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Page 39
5.1 Anti-static Precautions ivw-fh122 Video Wall Controller WARNING: Failure to take ESD precautions during the installation of the ivw-fh122 may result in permanent damage to the ivw-fh122 and severe injury to the user. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components, including the ivw-fh122. Dry climates are especially susceptible to ESD. It is therefore critical that whenever the ivw-fh122, or any other electrical component is handled, the following anti-static precautions are strictly adhered to. Wear an anti-static wristband: - Wearing a simple anti-static wristband can help to prevent ESD from damaging the board. Use an anti-static pad: - When configuring the ivw-fh122, place it on an antic-static pad. This reduces the possibility of ESD damaging the ivw-fh122. 5.2 Maintenance Overview Note: There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Make sure to carefully follow all the instructions in this section to diagnose any problems. If the problem persists, email ds_sales@indstech.com for help from a sales representative To preserve the working integrity, the ivw-fh122 must be properly maintained. If components need replacement, the proper maintenance procedures must be followed to ensure normal operation. 5.3 Troubleshooting This section provides some simple troubleshooting suggestions. Page 40
5.3.1 No Image on One Monitor ivw-fh122 Video Wall Controller If there is no image on one monitor, follow these steps to remedy the problem. 5.3.1.1 Check Monitor Power Step 1: Check that the monitor is turned on. Step 2: Check that the power source for the monitor is turned on. Step 3: Check that the power source has the correct power rating (check panel specifications for details). Step 4: Make sure the LCD panel power cables are securely fastened to the monitor and to the power source. 5.3.1.2 Check Monitor Video Connection Check to see that the video cable is fitted correctly. Step 1: Check that the monitor is connected to the ivw-fh122. Step 2: Securely attach the video cable to the panel and to the ivw-fh122. Step 3: Fasten the video cable at both ends and tighten the video cable screws. 5.3.2 No Image on Two or More Monitors If there is no image on more than one of the panels, then repeat the steps for all of the monitors in the array. 5.3.3 No Image on Any Monitor If no image displays on any monitors, repeat the steps for all the monitors in the array, then try the following additional steps. Page 41
5.3.3.1 Check Video Wall Controller s Power Make sure that the video wall controller is powered on. Step 1: Check the power supply is connected to the power source. Step 2: Check that the ivw-fh122 is connected to the power supply. 5.3.3.2 Check Source Video Connection Check to that the source video cable is securely connected to the ivw-fh122. Step 1: Securely attach the video cable from the video source to the ivw-fh122. Step 2: Fasten the video cable at both ends and tighten the video cable screws. Page 42
A Compliance A.1 FCC Class A Certification A.1.1 声明 此为 A 级产品, 在生活环境中, 该产品可能会造成无线电干扰, 在这种情况下, 可能需要用户对 其干扰采取切实可行的措施 A.1.2 Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Page 43
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measure: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/tv television technician for help. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approve by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate such equipment. Page 44