GeoBox G-403 Owner's manual

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G-403 Quick User Manual
(4 screens irregular video wall controller)
Technical support:
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Version: 2.08
Website: www.vnstw.com.tw

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Table of Contents
1 Introduction................................................................................................................................. 2
2 Features........................................................................................................................................ 2
3 Outlook and main Functions………………………………………………………………………… 4
4 How to use IR remote controller...............................……………………………………………... 4
5 How to use preset display mode..………………………………………………………………….. 5
6 Advanced application though Manual Mode........................................................................... 5
7 How to create irregular video wall...................…….….…........................................................ 6
7.1 Capture coordinates from design drawing or measurement.....................….............. 6
7.2 Capture coordinates from picture by Microsoft “Paint”............................................... 7
7.3 How to key-in coordinates.………………………………………........................................ 10
7.3.1 Load coordinates via remote controller…………………......................................... 10
7.3.2 Load coordinates via [GAlign] PC tool.................................................................... 10
8 Video wall with multiple units of G-403..................................................................................... 11
8.1 Case study A (Full HD signal source)................…………………………………………… 12
8.2 Case study B (4K signal source)..................................................................................... 12
8.3 Case study C (Video wall with 15x 55”LCD)................................................................... 13
9 Portrait display mode........................................………..…………………………………............... 13
9.1 Comparison between landscape/rotated content in portrait display............................ 14
10 Image position fine-tune.............................................................................................................. 14
11 How to determine source signal resolution for a video wall.................................................... 15
12 How to show full operation menu in signal source................................................................... 15
13 Image looping playback and LCD Burn-in Mark protection..................................................... 15
13.1 Example for looping playback settings........................................................................... 16
13.2 Procedures to create Looping playback Indexed........................................................... 16
14 How to change display aspect ratio and image position.......................................................... 17
15 EDID setting.........…………………………………………………………………………………….….. 17
16 Other notice..............……………………………………………………………………………….……. 18
Limited Warranty
This device is designed and tested to the highest standards and backed by two years‟ parts and labor warranty. Warranties are effective
upon the first delivery date to the end customer and are non-transferable. Warranty related repairs include parts and labor, but do not
include repair of faults resulting from user negligence, special modifications, abuse (mechanical damage), shipping damage, and/or
other unusual damages. The customer shall pay shipping charges when the unit is returned for repair. Manufacturer will pay shipping
charges for return shipments to customers.
Manufacturer does not assume responsibility for consequential damages, expenses or loss of revenue, inconvenience or interruption in
operation experienced by the customer. Warranty service shall not automatically extend the warranty period.
FCC/CE statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a ClassA digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
residential / commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment
in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.

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1 Introduction
VNS creative video wall controller G-403 is world unique and the first pure hardware solution that can
create all kinds of display modes through IR remote controller. G-403 has pre-defined irregular display modes
that can be selected by Dip SW. User can also create any display mode for regular, portrait and irregular video
wall using LCDs with different dimension, resolution and bezel. Conventional low cost monitor and TV can be
used as display devices. The LCD can be installed at any angle and position. User can install LCD first, then crop
the required image for each LCD by inputting the coordinates of Top Left and Top Right corners of the image by
remote controller or PC tool.
G-403 is 4 screen video wall controller with PIP/POP function and supports up to 4k/2k 30hz input. 4K/2k
loop out port is available for daisy chain connection. It can be cascaded to create large scale video wall.
Dynamic aspect ratio and position adjustment for entire video wall are special features for G-403. User has
more flexibility in how to show the content on different shapes of video wall. User can also select different
background color in video wall blanking area if the content is not at full screen. Looping playback is another
feature to allow user to setup up to 10 display modes from the same display content and looping playback with
selectable time interval. This function can be used to highlight specific image region to show special effect on the
video wall dynamically from the same content.
G-403 is designed with highest industrial standard for 7/24 working environment. It provides a simple,
flexible and reliable solution for creative video wall.
2 Features:
1. Flexible video source connection
3 input ports to support HDMI, DVI, DP, VGA and YPbPr input signals up to 4k/2k @30Hz resolution.
2. Quad channel outputs:
4 x HDMI outputs for connecting with 4x LCD or conventional TV/monitor without matrix control.
3. System cascade display
One 4k/2k HDMI loop out port for multiple units cascade in large scale video wall. No HDMI splitter is
required.
4. Pre-defined display modes
37 pre-defined creative display modes that can be selected by Dip SW on front panel.
5. Create irregular video wall by user
User can create any display mode for regular, portrait and irregular video wall using LCDs with different
dimension, resolution and bezel. Use can crop the required image for each LCD through inputting the
coordinates of Top Left and Top Right corners of the image cropped for each LCD by remote controller or
simple PC tool.
6. Anyplace cropping
User can crop any image location and assign to any LCD.
7. Flexible aspect ratio control
Flexible aspect ratio control across entire video wall through OSD menu is integrated. The adjustment

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range is from 25% to 200%.
8. Flexible position adjustment
The combination of flexible aspect ratio control and position adjustment function (25% to 200%) will
allow user to determine the best image region for the display on the video wall.
9. Auto looping playback
User can setup up to 10 display modes from the same display content and looping playback with
selectable time interval (1 second to 600 seconds). This function can be used to highlight specific image
region to show special effect on the video wall dynamically from the same content.
10. Any display devices
Conventional TV/monitor can be used at top/bottom, LH/RH flip position to balance TV bezel difference
between top and bottom edges.
11. Programmable EDID: preset 23 EDID + programmable EDID setting to optimize vide quality.
Programmable EDID has below resolution range: H: 1024-3840, V: 720-2400
12. LCD burn-in mark protection: Auto image position shift to prevent LCD from burn-in mark.
13. PIP function: Picture in Picture from two selected signal sources with flexible image size (up to
1024x768), aspect ratio and position adjustment across entire video wall.
14. POP function: Image Side by Side display with full screen or maintain original aspect ratio. Two POP
contents can be displayed on LCDs at landscape or portrait position at side by side or top-bottom.
15. Auto power on/off control: When no input signal is detected, GeoBox can auto-turn off output signal.
Once input signal is detected, it will auto-turn on GeoBox and send out signal again. It is convenient for
system power on/off control.
16. Selectable background color: When adjusting aspect ratio, user may see some blank background in
the video wall. User can select background color by OSD.
17. Custom settings: Up to 10 different display modes settings can be stored and recalled at any time.
18. No video splitter, PC or software is required. More reliable.

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3 Outlook and main functions
Note: After finishing DIP SW setting, Power OFF and ON again is required to execute the settings.
4 How to use IR remote controller
RC-700 remote controller
Procedures for determine each LCD position
1. Select manual display mode saved location—IDX1~IDX10 (Repeat IDX4
will circulate between IDX 4 to IDX 10)
2. Select output port—TV1~TV4
3. Click Top Left [TL] and input coordinates
4. Click Top Right [TR] and input coordinates
5. Click [F1] and adjust image position if necessary
6. Adjust aspect ratio if necessary: [R]
7. Adjust image position if necessary: [P] (after aspect ratio change)
8. No special input sequence is required among TV1~TV4.
Output port selection (TV1-TV4)
Store location for manual setting display modes (IDX1-IDX10)
Video wall Main Menu (VW)
Entire video wall position adjustment (P)
To adjust image position at H&V without changing image size (F1)
Entire video wall Aspect Ratio adjustment (R)
Top Right coordinate menu (TR)
Top Left coordinate menu (TL)

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5 How to use preset display mode
a、Check User Manual and select display mode # as you need. User can also open [Video Wall][Output
Mode] OSD menu and select preset mode # (showed at OSD bottom right position)
b、Set Display Mode dip SW based on the modes #. If the No. is 125, it means the dip SW pin 1, 2 & 5
should be set at ON (up) position. All the rest is still at OFF (down) position.
c、Install the LCD display as showed in User Manual with correct position, angle and direction. User can‟t
fine-tune image position in each LCD. Source content will be fit into entire video wall and may have
different aspect ratio. User can adjust aspect ratio through Video Wall [Overlap] function.
d、Disable „OVERSCAN” function to get correction image position if you use conventional TV.
e、Disable „Matrix” control function in the LCD. Otherwise, the image location will be shifted.
f、Select input port and set EDID in G-403 ([Options][Setting][EDID])..
g、Power on signal source, G-403 and LCD, then you will see the result.
h、User can set the time for automatically turn off output if no input signal is detected. ([Options]
[Accessibility][Standby Time]“30”)
i、If image shift is found, please check if you select the right mode for bezel compensation.
j、If PIP or side by side display is required, please enable PIP/POP mode.
k、If any change is required in Dip SW, please turn on the system again to get new setting.
l、Check input/output LED indicators and make sure all input/output LED is ON. It means GeoBox had
handshake with signal source and display devices.
m、You can connect a monitor via loop out port to see original signal for easy system monitoring and
operation.
n、Please note that poor cable or long distance connection may cause dot noise or unstable signal.
6 Advanced application through Manual Mode
a、User can use more advanced functions by OSD menu through remote controller or GAlign PC tool.
b、If GeoBox is installed at a location that can‟t be directly accessed by remote controller, please connect
IR Extender to extend control distance.
c、Turn all Dip SW pins in [Main Input] to OFF position to switch system control authority to OSD setting. If
any [Main Input] Dip SW is turned to ON position, Dip SW setting command will be the 1st priority to
execute when the system has been powered on.
d、Apply input signal and select input port by OSD through remote controller.
e、User can open OSD and access to [Video Wall][Output Mode] menu to select Preset display mode.
The result is the same as DIP SW selection. User can‟t fine-tune image position.
f、More flexible PIP/POP settings can be implemented from OSD menu. PIP/POP can be applied to both
Preset mode and Manual Mode.
g、User can create his own display mode with LCD at any angle and position by [Manual Mode] or GAlign
PC Tool. User can fine-tune image position in Manual mode settings.
h、If necessary, user can connect a monitor via loop out port to see original signal for easy system
operation.

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i、RC-700 remote controller allows user to access all [Manual Mode] operation without seeing OSD menu.
User can select [Index][TV#][Top Left] or [Top Right] corner to input coordinate directly and set
image position. [F1] shortcut key in remote controller allows user to adjust each LCD image H&V
position without affecting image rotation angle and size. It is convenient for image position fine-tune.
j、After finishing OSD operation, please save the result in [Profile] menu.
k、When operate [Video Wall] setting, user may see frame tear in the display. It will disappear after you
power on the system again.
7 How to create irregular video wall
User can capture Top Left and Top Right corner coordinates in each LCD and input to G-403 to build
complete video wall.
7.1 Capture Coordinates from design drawing or measurement
a、User can create all kinds of display modes for regular, portrait and irregular video wall with different size,
resolution and bezel LCDs at any angle and position through input the coordinates of two corners (Top
left and Top Right) in each LCD.
b、4 LCD as one display unit in each G-403 and can be cascaded with multiple units without number
limitation. The display panel shall be at 16:9 aspect ratio. If non-16:9 aspect ratio LCD is used, it can be
customized by factory.
c、User can convert project design drawings into 1920x1080 coordinates and pick up the coordinates at Top
Left and Top Right corners in each LCD, then input to G-403 through OSD or GAlign tool to get the result.
The Original Point for the coordinate system is set at Top Left corner as (0, 0).

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d、Please note that the coordinate system (1920*1080) in H&V directions should have the same scale. In
below example, user measured horizontal active display area with dimensions of 382.5cm. The vertical
dimension is determined by 382.5/16*9=215.2cm. Some blanking borders will appear. Please put “Video
Wall” at the center position to get more flexibility for aspect ratio and position adjustment.
e、In above example, based on measuring dimensions or design drawing to determine the coordinates for
TV1 and TV2:
TV1 coordinate for Top Left corner=(0, 586)，Top Right corner=(366, 216)
TV2 coordinate for Top Left corner=(815, 635)，Top Right corner=(447, 286)
f、Please pay attention to the display direction of the TV
7.2 Capture coordinates from picture by Microsoft “Paint”
User can also install the LCD first, take a picture of the LCD layout and open the photo with Microsoft
“Paint” (or any other PC software that can show image coordinates such as RealWorld Paint or
PhotoShop), trim active display area image and resize to 1920x1080 resolution, collect Top Left and Top
Right coordinates for each LCD, then input these coordinates into G-403 to get the result.
Please see YouTube at below: https://youtu.be/xc1D342Wa9g
Example: 6x LCD video wall with 2x G-403. User can connect any LCD to any G-403 output.
a、To open the photo under [Paint] and trim the edge to active display area.
b、Resize the image in one edge to 1080 pixel height or 1920 pixel width and maintain aspect ratio. (It
depends on the video wall aspect ratio. The final resolution should be under 1920x1080)

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c、Open [File][Properties] and resize the image to 1920x1080 resolution

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d、Make sure the final resolution should be 1920*1080. Select [All], then move the image to the center of
1920x1080 coordinates by keyboard arrow key.
e、Click Top Left and Top Right corner in each LCD to collect the coordinates for each LCD. User can enlarge
the image to get more accurate result.