Brightlink BL-VW22-4K60-GUI User manual

User Manual
SKU: BL-VW22-4K60-GUI
Brightlink 4K@60hz 2x2 HDMI 2.0 video wall
controller with Web GUI / 3rd Party Control, PIP
Dear Customer
Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety,
please read these instructions carefully before connecting, operating or adjusting
this product. Please keep this manual for future reference.
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Contents
1. INTRODUCTION 3
2. FEATURES.............................................................................................3
3. CONNECTORS AND CONTROLS........................................................... 3
Front........................................................................................................................... 3
Rear............................................................................................................................ 3
4. USING THE CONTROLLER.................................................................... 4
5. PC TOOL............................................................................................... 4
Video Wall Context Menu......................................................................................8
Bezel Setting...........................................................................................................9
Bezel Compensation.............................................................................................. 9
Layout Save/Load.................................................................................................10
6. SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................ 10
General..................................................................................................................... 10
Video and Audio...................................................................................................... 10
Power Supply........................................................................................................... 10
Environmental and Physical.................................................................................... 10
Package Contents.....................................................................................................11
7. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................... 11
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1. Introduction
Controller is a HDMI 2.0 Video Wall controller with 2 HDMI input, 2 HDMI loop out and 4 HDMI
scaling out for video wall processing. The Toslink jack terminal provides analogue L/R audio and
digital SPDIF audio output. 5-way phoenix jacket provide balanced LR audio output.
2. Features
Support Bezel Compensation with two modes
Support 180ºrotation
Support PIP on video wall
Support HDMI 2.0,HDCP2.2
Support 2x HDMI loop out
Support multi-resolution up to 3840x2160@60Hz video output for video wall
RS232 control
Support CEC control with displayer by PC Tool or commands
3. Connectors and Controls
Front
Name
Description
PWR-LED
Lit when the unit is powered
HD A-LED
Lit when HDMI A input is connected
HD B-LED
Lit when HDMI B input is connected
LP A-LED
Lit when Loop out A is connected
LP B-LED
Lit when Loop out B connected
HD 1…4-LED
Lit when the corresponding HDMI out is connected
Rear
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Name
Description
12V/3A
Controller DC jacket.
RS232-CTL
External RS232 control, Baud Rate: 57600
Data Bits:8, Parity: None Stop Bits:1
RS232
Loop out RS232-CTL
UPDATE
Firmware upgrade
Balanced Audio out
5-way phoenix Jacket, 20Hz ~ 20kHz, 1.5Vrms max
Mini Toslink
L+R Audio Output
3.5mm Stereo Jack. 20Hz ~ 20kHz, 1.5Vrms max
Optical SPDIF Audio Output
HD A
HDMI A input
HD B
HDMI B input
LOOP OUT A
Loop out HDMI A signal to downstream
LOOP OUT B/MAIN
Loop out HDMI B signal to downstream
HD 1…HD 4
HDMI scaling output for video wall
4. Using the Controller
Connect the desired video source to Controller input HD A or HD B connector and the desired
output video wall display devices to HD 1…HD4 HDMI output connector. With PC Tool or RS232
commands to control the unit for different wall display
5. PC tool
Switch tab on the PC tool
1. PC tool connection with UART or Network
2. Select input source for each scaling output port
3. All Set function, select HD A or B to all the scaling output
4. Select input source for B/MAIN output port
5. Select audio source for balanced audio output and Mini Toslink output
6. EDID configure
7. Reset
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EDID management
User can read each scaling output port downstream EDID and save as a BIN file.
User can open an existing EDID file and write to the HDMI A and B input port as Manual EDID.
User can select predefined EDID and write to HDMI A and B input ports
Predefined EDID option like below:
4K60-2.0CH
1920x1200-2.0CH
4K60-5.1CH
1680x1050-2.0CH
4K30-2.0CH
1600x1200-2.0CH
4K30-5.1CH
1440x900-2.0CH
1080P-2.0CH
1400x1050-2.0CH
1080P-5.1CH
1360x768-2.0CH
720P-2.0CH
1280x1024-2.0CH
1024x768-2.0CH
Manual
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Signal Setting tab on the PC tool
User can read each input port resolution and set each scaling output resolution here
Available output resolutions:
Number
Output Resolution Setting
Number
Output Resolution Setting
1
3840x2160p 60Hz
9
1440x1050 60Hz
2
3840x2160p 50Hz
10
1366x768 60Hz
3
3840x2160p 30Hz
11
1360x768 60Hz
4
3840x2160p 25Hz
12
1280x1024 60Hz
5
1920x1200 60Hz
13
1280x768 60Hz
6
1920x1080p 60Hz
14
1280x720p 60Hz
7
1920x1080p 50Hz
15
1280x720p 50Hz
8
1600x1200 60Hz
16
1024x768 60Hz
Please note, 3840x2160 25/30Hz can only be used for standalone display, not for video wall
PQ tab on the PC tool
Suggest always use the default setting 50/50/50/50
CEC tab on the PC tool
Video Wall tab on the PC tool
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The Video Wall tab is used to configure a group of outputs to function as a video wall.
1. Use the Video Wall Setting controls to change how the displays are arranged on the
Video Wall tab:
a. Adjust the Rows and Columns sliders to change the displayed screen
arrangement to permit proper Drag-and-Select of the desired screens for the
video wall.
b. Change the Available slider to set how many outputs will be used for the Video
Wall.
c. Click the Set button to change the Screen configuration on the Video Wall tab.
2. Use the left mouse button to drag-select the screens that will be set for video wall
mode. The selected screens will be shown as bright blue.
3. Use the right mouse button to open a menu.
4. Select Screen Stitching from the menu to program the video wall mode. The selected
screens will now be shown as bright green.
5. To change the displayed image: either use the methods detailed in the section
Controlling the Matrix Switcher , or right-click to open the pop-up menu and select
the desired input from the Input Select menu option.
6. Repeating steps 2 to 5 above with a different set of outputs allows the creation of a
second video wall. However, changing the Rows, Columns and Available sliders will
automatically delete the current video wall set up when the Set button is clicked. The
following example shows a more unusual video wall set-up of two video walls with
two 2x1 configurations:
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Video Wall Context Menu
Right clicking on any of the screen icons will display the following context menu:
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Screen Stitching
This option connects the selected screens into a video wall configuration.
Cancel Stitching
Return the Video Wall configuration to normal outputs.
Screen x – Cancel
Stitching
Removes the single screen x from the video wall to allow the displaying another
full frame image within the video wall configuration, as shown in this example:
Input Select
Use the sub-menu to select the input to display on the video wall or the
secondary input image shown in the above example.
Output Select
This option is only available for any screen that is not assigned to a video wall
mode.
Output Type
This option is only available for any screen that is not assigned to a video wall
mode. It allows setting of the selected screen output mode as described in the
Output Board section.
Output Format
This option is only available for any screen that is not assigned to a video wall
mode. It allows setting of the output resolution for the selected screen output.
Mirror
Two sub options : OFF ( default ), ON ( H+V Mirror)
When select ON, you can make 180ºrotation with the selected screen
Test Pattern
When enable Test Pattern, the output will display Color Bar pattern
Bezel Setting
The Bezel Setting section allows the entry of values to compensate for the display bezel
thickness. These values may be entered either as pixels (Type A) or as milli metre (Type B).
Type A Bezel Settings
The image size will be adjusted to allow for the number of pixels entered in each of the entry
boxes. Click the Set button view the effect of the new values.
Type B Bezel Settings
The image size will be adjusted to allow for the Inner and Outer display dimensions as entered
in each of the entry boxes. Click the Set button view the effect of the new values.
Bezel Compensation
The following images demonstrate the effect of not having bezel compensation and what a
correctly configured bezel compensation setting should produce:
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No Bezel Compensation
Correct Bezel Compensation
Layout Save/Load
The Save Scene/Layout and Load Scene/Layout buttons allow a video wall configuration to be
saved or recalled at any time. Up to 10 configurations, each with their own name can be saved
or recalled. When saving, each Scene can optionally be given a name to identify that video wall
scene setup.
6. Specifications
General
HDMI Version
HDMI 2.0,18Gbps
HDCP Compliance
HDCP 2.2 and HDCP 1.4
RS232
57600 baud rate, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity
Video and Audio
Input Video
Formats
Supported
4096x2160p 24/25/30/50/60Hz
3840x2160p 24/25/30/50/60Hz
1080p 24/25/30/50/60Hz
1080i 50/60Hz
1920x1200 60Hz
1680x1050 60Hz
1600x1200 60Hz
1440x900 60Hz
1400x1050 60Hz
1366x768 60Hz
1360x768 60Hz
1280x1024 60Hz
1280x960 60Hz
1280x800 60Hz
1024x768 60Hz
1280x720p50/60Hz
Audio Format
2.0 channel ,5.1 channel, LPCM,Dolby,AC3,DTS
Power Supply
Power Consumption
Controller: 25W max.
Supply Voltage
+12V/3A
Environmental and Physical
Operating Temperature Range
0 to +40°C (+32 to +104 °F)
Operating Humidity Range
10 to 50 % RH (non-condensing)
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Dimensions
L218 x W146 x H43 mm
Mass (Main Unit)
Controller: 2kg
Package Contents
Item
Quantity
Controller unit
1
12V/3A power adapter
1
5-way phoenix
1
3-way phoenix
2
7. Safety Instructions
To ensure reliable operation of this product as well as protecting the safety of any person using
or handling this device while powered, please observe the following instructions.
1. Do not operate either of this product outside the specified temperature and
humidity range given in the above specifications.
2. Ensure there is adequate ventilation to allow this product to operate efficiently.
3. Repair of the equipment should only be carried out by qualified professionals as
these products contain sensitive devices that may be damaged by any mistreatment.
4. Only use this product in a dry environment. Do not allow any liquids or harmful
chemicals to come into contact with these products.
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