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USER MANUAL
RADIAN VIDEO
WALL PROCESSOR
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SAFETY .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 2
Safety Precautions.........................................................................................................................................................................................2
QUICK START GUIDE......................................................................................................................................................................... 5
STEP 1: Keyboard and Mouse .......................................................................................................................................................................5
STEP 2: Connect to a Network (Optional)....................................................................................................................................................6
STEP 3: Connect Input Source ......................................................................................................................................................................6
STEP 4: Connect Control Screen (Optional) and Monitors.........................................................................................................................7
STEP 5: Powering On the System .................................................................................................................................................................8
STEP 6: Windows®7 Setup............................................................................................................................................................................9
STEP 7: Activate Windows 7..........................................................................................................................................................................9
STEP 8: Display Setup..................................................................................................................................................................................10
STEP 9: Radian Video Wall Manager ..........................................................................................................................................................11
1. SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................................................................................................... 14
2. OVERVIEW.................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
2.1 Introduction.............................................................................................................................................................................................15
2.2 Features ..................................................................................................................................................................................................15
2.3 What’s Included...................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
2.4 Hardware Description............................................................................................................................................................................16
2.4.1 Chassis............................................................................................................................................................................................16
2.4.2 Compatible Input/Output Cards ...................................................................................................................................................................17
3. CABLING ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
3.1 Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse ..................................................................................................................................................18
3.2 Connecting to a Network (Optional).....................................................................................................................................................18
3.3 Connecting Input Sources.....................................................................................................................................................................19
3.4 Connect Monitors and Control Screen (Optional)...............................................................................................................................19
3.4.1 Screen Order ...................................................................................................................................................................................19
3.4.2 Connecting the Control Screen (Optional)..................................................................................................................................................21
3.4.3 How to Disable the Control Screen ..............................................................................................................................................................21
3.5 Connecting Power Cables .....................................................................................................................................................................22
4. OPERATION.................................................................................................................................................................................. 23
4.1 Switching On...........................................................................................................................................................................................23
4.2 Initial System Boot on Delivery .............................................................................................................................................................24
4.2.1 Select Language Pack....................................................................................................................................................................24
4.2.2 Select Country and Region ............................................................................................................................................................................24
4.2.3 Names and Password.....................................................................................................................................................................................25
4.2.4 Enter the Product Key .....................................................................................................................................................................................25
4.2.5 System Backup.................................................................................................................................................................................................25
4.3 Opening Radian Video Wall Manager ...................................................................................................................................................26
4.4 Displaying Video Captures ....................................................................................................................................................................26
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5. SOFTWARE................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
5.1 Radian Video Wall Manager...................................................................................................................................................................28
5.2 Radian Video Wall Manager — Features and Tools.............................................................................................................................28
5.3 Radian Video Wall Manager Software..................................................................................................................................................29
5.4 Software Utilities....................................................................................................................................................................................32
6. TECHNICAL SUPPORT................................................................................................................................................................ 33
6.1 Contacting Black Box.............................................................................................................................................................................33
6.2 Shipping and Packaging........................................................................................................................................................................33
7. MAINTENANCE............................................................................................................................................................................ 34
Filter Maintenance........................................................................................................................................................................................34
APPENDIX A: ADVANCED USERS .................................................................................................................................................. 35
A.1 Installing CODEC Packs to Play Video ................................................................................................................................................35
A.2 Firmware Updates..................................................................................................................................................................................35
A.3 Restoring to Factory Settings...............................................................................................................................................................35
A.3.1 Selecting a Boot Device .................................................................................................................................................................35
A.3.2 Reactivate Windows.......................................................................................................................................................................36
A.3.3 Install Display Drivers and Software .............................................................................................................................................36
APPENDIX B: REGULATORY INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................ 37
B.1 FCC IC and RFI Statements ...................................................................................................................................................................37
B.2 NOM Statement .....................................................................................................................................................................................38
DISCLAIMER/ TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL............................................................................................................... 39
Disclaimer .....................................................................................................................................................................................................39
Trademarks Used in this Manual.................................................................................................................................................................39
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SAFETY
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
To prevent damage to your Radian 6-Slot Chassis or injury to personnel operating the equipment, please read the following safety
precautions prior to operation. These instructions should be made available to all those who will use and operate the Chassis.
POWER SUPPLY
All Radian products require a power supply. This power supply must be disconnected when equipment is being upgraded or
relocated.
CABLES
Do not expose cables to any liquids; doing so may cause a short circuit that could damage the equipment. Do not place heavy
objects on top of any cables as this can cause damage and possibly lead to exposed live wires.
VENTILATION
All computer equipment should be located in a well ventilated area. All ventilation holes on the computer casing must be kept clear
of any obstruction at all times. Failure to do so will result in the system overheating and damaging your equipment.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The equipment should be located in an environment free from dust, moisture and extreme changes in temperature and should be
placed on a stable and solid work surface. Liquids (hot/cold drinks etc) should not be placed near the equipment as spillage could
cause serious damage.
GAS/FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
Electronic equipment should never be used in the presence of gas or any flammable liquid, doing so could result in an explosion or
serious fire.
SMOKE/UNUSUAL SMELLS
If you notice smoke or unusual smells being emitted from your system, turn off and unplug the system from the power supply.
The system should then be passed to a qualified technician for inspection. Continued operation could result in personal injury and
damage to property.
MAINTENANCE
Apart from what is detailed in this user guide, maintenance should only be carried out by competent technicians. Any Black Box
plug-in cards that are physically damaged should be returned to Black Box for repair using Black Box RMA procedures.
REPLACABLE BATTERIES
CAUTION: Risk of explosion if batteries are replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the local laws/
regulations and manufacturer’s instructions.
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QUICK START GUIDE
A version of the Quick Start Guide is included below and on the following pages for your convenience.
Each Black Box Radian system is custom built to order, so the components, number and type of input and output cards will differ
from system to system.
STEP 1: KEYBOARD AND MOUSE
Connect the keyboard and mouse to USB Ports.
FIGURE 1. CONNECT KEYBOARD AND MOUSE
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STEP 2: CONNECT TO A NETWORK (OPTIONAL)
FIGURE 2. CONNECT TO A NETWORK (OPTIONAL)
STEP 3: CONNECT TO AN INPUT SOURCE
As each system is custom built, the number and type of inputs will differ from system to system.
Input Connectors
FIGURE 3. CONNECT TO AN INPUT SOURCE
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STEP 4: CONNECT A CONTROL SCREEN (OPTIONAL) AND MONITORS
Many of our wall controllers are configured to use a control screen (Internal Graphics Device) prior to leaving the factory.
If required, connect the control screen to the motherboard as shown below. If a control screen is not required, you will need
to change the BIOS settings.
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4
MONITOR 2
MONITOR 3
MONITOR 4
MONITOR 5
MONITOR 7
MONITOR 6
MONITOR 8
MONITOR 1
CONNECT GRAPHIC OUTPUTS TO
MONITORS USING DISPLAYPORT CABLES.
(NOT SUPPLIED)
CONTROL SCREEN
(OPTIONAL)
4 x 2 Video Wall
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FIGURE 4. CONNECT TO A CONTROL SCREEN (OPTIONAL) AND MONITORS
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STEP 5: POWERING ON THE SYSTEM
Connect the power cable, then plug into and turn on the power supply.
Switch on the system.
POWER
SWITCH
FIGURE 5. SWITCH ON THE SYSTEM
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STEP 6: WINDOWS 7 SETUP
The Product key is
located behind the front
panel. Gently pull away
the front panel for access
FIGURE 6. WINDOWS 7 SETUP
We recommend that you use only Internet-standard characters in the computer name. The standard characters are the numbers
0 through 9, upper and lower-case letters from A through Z and the hyphen character. Computer names cannot consist entirely
of numbers, contain spaces or use special characters such as: < > ; : “ ?* + = \ | ? ,.
STEP 7: ACTIVATE WINDOWS 7
Start | Computer | Properties | Activate Windows now.
Select the appropriate method available.
To view the product key, gently pull away the front panel of the 6-Slot Chassis. The front panel is held in place with a series
of magnetic points.
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STEP 8: DISPLAY SETUP
All Radian wall controllers have pre-configured settings for the wall layout and screen resolution. Change settings using the TWIN
tab.
Start | Control Panel | Appearance and Personalization | Adjust screen resolution.
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2
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FIGURE 7. DISPLAY SETUP
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STEP 9: RADIAN VIDEO WALL MANAGER
Start | All Programs | Radian Video Wall Manager - Server
Before opening the Client interface, you will need to start the Server by clicking on it in the Programs menu. The Radian Video Wall
Manager Client can only detect servers that are running.
Start | All Programs | Radian Video Wall Manager - Client
When you open Radian Video Wall Manager for the first time, you will be prompted to take a Quick Start Tour of the application. We
strongly recommend that you take the tour before using the application.
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THE RADIAN VIDEO WALL MANAGER - USER INTERFACE
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FIGURE 8. WALL CONTROL 10 USER INTERFACE
TABLE 1. RADIAN VIDEO WALL MANAGER USER INTERFACE COMPONENTS
NUMBER IN FIGURE 8 DESCRIPTION
1 Indicates the server you are connected to
2 A representation of the display wall associated with the server
3 Sources Tab — Displaying all the sources connected to the server for use on your display wall
4 Layouts Tab — Used to save, recall and share display wall layout information
5 Templates Tab — Use templates to assist in the design of specific display wall layouts
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CLICK ON THE DISPLAY WALL REPRESENTATION TO OPEN THE DISPLAY WALL TAB
Display Wall
Tab
Sources
Display Wall
Representation
FIGURE 9. DISPLAY WALL REPRESENTATION
When opened, the display wall tab shows a live representation of the physical wall and the sources available to display on it. To place
a source on a display wall, simply click on the required source in the sources tab and drag it onto the display wall representation.
The application help file contains videos explaining how multiple sources can be selected, how to use and create templates and how
to save, recall and share layout files.
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CHAPTER 1: SPECIFICATIONS
TABLE 1-1. RADIAN 6-SLOT CHASSIS SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION
System I/O
(2) Serial ports,
(2) DisplayPort Control Screen outputs, (1) HDMI
(4) USB 3.0 ports,
(2) USB 2.0 ports,
(2) Intel®10/100/1000 Ethernet ports
Processor Standard: Core™ i5
System Memory Standard: 8 GB DDR4
Operating System WIndows®7 Ultimate
Power Supply 110 to 240 V, 500 Watts
Hard Drive Standard: Single 240 GB SSD
Dimensions 6.9"H x 9.8"W x 12.5"D (17.5 x 25 x 32 cm)
Weight Unit: 22 to 33 lb. (10 to 15 kg);
Shipping: 33 to 44 lb. (15 to 20 kg)
Approvals FCC, CE, RoHS
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CHAPTER 2: OVERVIEW
2.1 INTRODUCTION
Build systems can include a large number of video inputs and IP streams. These video inputs and IP streams can be quickly and
easily delivered to a large, multi-screen video wall.
The compact Radian 6-Slot Chassis is ideal for command and control rooms where server space is nonexistent or limited.
2.2 FEATURES
Works with different Intel processors, hard drive sizes and specifications, memory configurations, and software
Small footprint
Quiet deployment means the chassis is suitable for use outside of a server room and in more public areas
Uses a high-performance enterprise-grade motherboard that connects to a Radian PCIe backplane
PCIe backplane contains six half-length PCIe slots for use with compatible Radian cards, including video capture, image graphics,
and IP decoding cards
2.3 WHAT’S INCLUDED
Your package should contain the following items. If anything is missing or damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support
at 877-877-2269 or info@blackbox.com
Radian 6-Slot Chassis
Quick Start Guide
NOTE: Any PCIe cards you ordered will arrive installed in your Chassis.
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CHAPTER 2: OVERVIEW
2.4 HARDWARE DESCRIPTION
2.4.1 C H A S S I S
Figures 2-1 and 2-2 show the front and back panels of the 6-Slot Chassis. Table 2-1 describes its components.
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2
FIGURE 2-1. FRONT PANEL OF THE 6-SLOT CHASSIS
R1
R2
R3
R4
FIGURE 2-2. BACK PANEL OF THE 6-SLOT CHASSIS
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CHAPTER 2: OVERVIEW
TABLE 2-1. RADIAN 6-SLOT CHASSIS COMPONENTS
NUMBER IN FIGURES 2-1 AND 2-2 DESCRIPTION
1Power, ON/OFF
2 USB ports
R1 Power connector
R2 Ethernet ports
R3 USB ports
R4 HDMI/DisplayPort outputs
2.4.2 COMPATIBLE INPUT/OUTPUT CARDS
TABLE 2-2. COMPATIBLE CARDS FOR USE WITH THE RADIAN 6-SLOT CHASSIS
PRODUCT CODE INPUTS SIGNAL FORMAT
Video Capture Cards
VCC-DP-2 (2) channels DisplayPort 4K card DisplayPort 4K
VCC-HD-4-D (4) channels HD capture card with DVI splitter cables HD, DVI
VCC-HD-4-H (4) channels HD capture card with HDMI splitter cables HD, HDMI
VCC-SDI-4 (4) channels 3G-SDI capture card 3G-SDI
VCC-SD-HD-3 (2) HD channels + (1) SD channel HD, SD
VCC-STREAM (2) 100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports* H.264
Video Graphics Cards
VGC-DP-4 4-port DisplayPort graphics card DisplayPort
VGC-DP-4-H 4-port DisplayPort graphics card with HDMI adapters DisplayPort, HDMI
VGC-DP-4-D 4-port DisplayPort graphics card with DVI adapters DisplayPort, DVI
*For the best quality image, you should have a 1000-Mbps connection.
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CHAPTER 3: CABLING
3.1 CONNECTING THE KEYBOARD AND MOUSE
The keyboard and mouse supplied with your system both have a USB interface. Identify vacant USB ports on the chassis and plug
them in.
NOTE: The locations of the USB ports are identifed in the previous chapter.
3.2 CONNECTING TO A NETWORK (OPTIONAL)
The optional Wall Control 10 and Radian Wall Control software enable the user to operate and manage the video wall display
remotely, via a network. The 6-Slot Chassis has two Ethernet ports; plug your network cable (not supplied) into any port and
connect the 6-Slot Chassis to the LAN, as shown below.
FIGURE 3-1. CONNECT TO A NETWORK (OPTIONAL)
CAUTION: Network ports have a potential vulnerability. If your system is working in a secure environment, you probably don’t need
to worry about unauthorized access to the LAN port. If your system is on a network that is generally accessible, you will probably
want to restrict access to the ports.
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CHAPTER 3: CABLING
3.3 CONNECTING INPUT SOURCES
Each Radian 6-Slot Chassis may differ depending on the number and models of input cards installed. The build log document
shipped with your system will enable you to establish which input cards you have installed.
Contained within the product documentation folder is the main Radian user manual. For detailed information on specific cards,
please consult this manual. It is located on the Recovery Media supplied with your system.
CABLE HANDLING
CAUTION: Take great care when connecting cables. Ensure the cable connectors are the correct type for the connector on the cards.
Push the cable connector on squarely, there is no requirement to force the connector in place. Poor cable handling could result in
damaged pins in the cable connector, this in turn could cause serious and irreversible damage to the printed circuit board on the card.
Any damage caused this way is not covered under the warranty.
3.4 CONNECTING MONITORS AND CONTROL SCREEN (OPTIONAL)
Each system can support any number of screens from 4 to 16 depending on hardware installed, however the following information
is a guide based on a 12 screen 4x3 video wall system.
The number of graphics cards in your system determines how many screens will be available on your video wall. The graphics
cards (VGC-DP-4, VGC-DP-4-H or VGC-DP-4-D) each support a maximum of 4 screens, one output per screen.
3.4.1 SCREEN ORDER
The screen order is determined by where the graphics cards are installed in the system. The card installed furthest right (looking
from the rear) is card 1, which is the first card to be initialized and will generate the desktop for the top left monitor on the video
wall plus the 3 adjacent screens. The second card drives the next four screens and so on. Each graphics card has 4 connectors,
numbered as follows:
VGC-DP-4, VGC-DP-4-H or VGC-DP-4-D
Four Port Graphics Card
Connectors:
4 x DisplayPort
Supports:
Up to 4 cards per system (16 display channels)
Cables/Adapters:
VGC-DP-4- None
VGC-DP-4-D - 4 x DVI adapters
Output 1
Output 2
Output 3
Output 4
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2
3
4
FIGURE 3-2. SCREEN ORDER SELECTION
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CHAPTER 3: CABLING
The following illustration shows how to connect twelve monitors to three VGC-DP-4 or VGC-DP-4-D graphics cards to create a
twelve-screen video wall.
Connect the graphic outputs to your monitors using DisplayPort cables (not supplied).
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FIGURE 3-3. TWELVE-SCREEN DISPLAY WALL
Corresponding
Graphics Outputs
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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FIGURE 3-4. CORRESPONDING GRAPHICS OUTPUTS ON THE 6-SLOT CHASSIS
TABLE 3-1. GRAPHICS OUTPUTS
NUMBER IN FIGURES 3-3 AND 3-4 DESCRIPTION
1–4 Output connectors on card 1 for screens 1–4
5–8 Output connectors on card 2 for screens 5–8
9–12 Output connectors on card 3 for screens 9–12
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