IEI Technology VWBOX-122A User manual

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MODEL:
VWBOX
-
U
D133
Video Wall Controller
Supports 2x2 and 3x3 LCD Panel Array
Rev. 1.01 – 12 August 2011
User Manual

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Revision
Date Version Changes
12 August 2011 1.01 Various changes
9 February 2009 1.00 Initial release

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Copyright
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improve reliability, design and function and does not represent a commitment on the part
of the manufacturer.
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Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................... 1
1.1 I NTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................... 2
1.2 B ENEFITS ................................................................................................................... 2
1.3 F EATURES ................................................................................................................... 2
1.4 E XTERNAL I NTERFACES , S WITCHES AND LED S .......................................................... 3
1.4.1 Front Panel ........................................................................................................ 3
1.4.2 Rear Panel ......................................................................................................... 4
1.5 T ECHNICAL S PECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................... 4
1.6 D IMENSIONS ............................................................................................................... 6
1.6.1 VWBOX-122A Dimensions ................................................................................ 6
1.6.2 VWBOX-133A Dimensions ................................................................................ 7
2 UNPACKING LIST ....................................................................................................... 8
2.1 A NTI - STATIC P RECAUTIONS ........................................................................................ 9
2.2 P ACKING L IST ............................................................................................................. 9
2.3 O PTIONAL I TEMS ...................................................................................................... 10
3 INSTALLATION ..........................................................................................................11
3.1 R EQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................ 12
3.1.1 Video Card........................................................................................................ 12
3.1.2 Monitors........................................................................................................... 12
3.1.3 Cables .............................................................................................................. 12
3.2 P ANEL S ETUP O PTIONS ............................................................................................. 13
3.2.1 VWBOX-122A .................................................................................................. 13
3.2.2 VWBOX-133A 3x2............................................................................................ 13
3.2.3 VWBOX-133A 2x3............................................................................................ 14
3.2.4 VWBOX-133A 3x3............................................................................................ 14
3.3 I NSTALL LCD P ANELS .............................................................................................. 14
3.4 M OUNT V IDEO B OX ................................................................................................. 15
3.5 C ONNECT C ABLES .................................................................................................... 15
3.5.1 Connect the DVI Cables................................................................................... 15

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3.5.1.1 DVI Connector Specifications.................................................................. 16
3.5.2 Connect the RS-232 Cable to the VWBOX-122A/133A (Optional) ................. 17
3.5.3 Connect the VWBOX-122A/133A to the Power Supply ................................... 18
3.6 R ESOLUTION AND D ISPLAY M ODE C HARTS .............................................................. 18
3.6.1 VWBOX-122A .................................................................................................. 19
3.6.2 VWBOX-133A .................................................................................................. 20
3.7 S ETTING V IDEO B OX AND G RAPHICS C ARD R ESOLUTION ........................................ 21
3.7.1 Setting Adjustment Troubleshooting (Manual Adjustment).............................. 21
3.8 B EZEL C OMPENSATION ............................................................................................. 23
4 OSD FUNCTIONS....................................................................................................... 24
4.1 O NSCREEN OSD....................................................................................................... 25
4.1.1 OSD Buttons..................................................................................................... 25
4.1.2 System Reset..................................................................................................... 25
4.1.3 OSD Menu........................................................................................................ 26
4.1.3.1 Mask Control ............................................................................................ 27
4.1.3.2 Link Control.............................................................................................. 28
4.1.3.3 Slave Mask Setting ................................................................................... 29
4.1.3.4 Settings...................................................................................................... 30
4.1.3.5 Warning..................................................................................................... 31
4.1.3.6 Information ............................................................................................... 31
4.1.3.7 Slave Video Box Output ........................................................................... 32
4.1.3.8 Sync and Power......................................................................................... 33
4.1.3.9 Firmware Information............................................................................... 33
4.1.3.10 Serial Number......................................................................................... 34
4.1.4 Remote Control ................................................................................................ 34
4.2 SMART OSD.............................................................................................................. 36
4.2.1 Installing the smartOSD .................................................................................. 36
4.2.2 Using the smartOSD........................................................................................ 40
4.2.2.1 PC Setting ................................................................................................. 41
4.2.2.2 Master Control Panel ................................................................................ 42
4.2.2.3 Slave Control Panel................................................................................... 45
4.2.2.4 Master Data............................................................................................... 47
4.2.2.5 About Page................................................................................................ 48
5 TROUBLESHOOTINGAND MAINTENANCE ..................................................... 49

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5.1 A NTI - STATIC P RECAUTIONS ...................................................................................... 50
5.2 M AINTENANCE O VERVIEW ....................................................................................... 50
5.3 T ROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................. 51
5.3.1 No Image on One Monitor............................................................................... 51
5.3.1.1 Check Monitor Power............................................................................... 51
5.3.1.2 Check Monitor Video Connection ............................................................ 51
5.3.2 No Image on Two or More Monitors................................................................ 51
5.3.3 No Image on Any Monitor................................................................................ 51
5.3.3.1 Check Video Box Power........................................................................... 52
5.3.3.2 Check Source Video Connection .............................................................. 52
A RS-232 SETUP............................................................................................................. 53
A.1 S ETUP ...................................................................................................................... 54
A.2 P ACKET F ORMAT ........................................О ШИБКА ! З АКЛАДКА НЕ ОПРЕДЕЛЕНА .
A.3 C OMMAND R EFERENCE ..............................О ШИБКА ! З АКЛАДКА НЕ ОПРЕДЕЛЕНА .
A.3.1 Get Display Status....................................Ошибка! Закладка не определена.
A.3.2 Get Factory Defaults................................Ошибка! Закладка не определена.
A.3.3 Set Mask Control ......................................Ошибка! Закладка не определена.
A.3.4 Set Display Mode......................................Ошибка! Закладка не определена.
A.3.5 Set Display Resolution..............................Ошибка! Закладка не определена.
A.3.6 Set Input Source........................................Ошибка! Закладка не определена.
A.3.7 Set Power Control ....................................Ошибка! Закладка не определена.
A.3.8 Set to Default............................................Ошибка! Закладка не определена.
A.3.9 Set OSD Mode ..........................................Ошибка! Закладка не определена.
B DDC2BI SETUP.......................................................................................................... 61
B.1 I NTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................ 62
B.2 C OMMAND R EFERENCE ........................................................................................... 62
C TERMINOLOGY ....................................................................................................... 65
D HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE......................................................... 67
D.1 H AZARDOUS M ATERIALS D ISCLOSURE T ABLE FOR IPB P RODUCTS C ERTIFIED AS
R O HS C OMPLIANT U NDER 2002/95/EC W ITHOUT M ERCURY ....................................... 68

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List of Figures
Figure 1-1: VWBOX-122A/133A.................................................................................................2
Figure 1-2: VWBOX-122A Front Panel......................................................................................3
Figure 1-3: VWBOX-133A Front Panel......................................................................................3
Figure 1-4: Rear Panel...............................................................................................................4
Figure 1-5: Rear Panel...............................................................................................................4
Figure 1-6: VWBOX-122A Dimensions .....................................................................................6
Figure 1-7: VWBOX-133A Dimensions .....................................................................................7
Figure 3-1: Mounting Brackets ...............................................................................................15
Figure 3-2: VWBOX-122A/133A Video Input...........................................................................16
Figure 3-3: Serial Device Connector.......................................................................................18
Figure 3-4: VWBOX-122A Display Mode.................................................................................19
Figure 3-5: VWBOX-133A Display Mode.................................................................................20
Figure 3–6: Video Card Output Resolution ............................................................................22
Figure 3–7: Don't Hide Display Modes ...................................................................................23
Figure 4-1: OSD Buttons.........................................................................................................25
Figure 4-2: Reset to Factory Defaults.....................................................................................26
Figure 4-3: Mask Control.........................................................................................................27
Figure 4-4: Link Control..........................................................................................................28
Figure 4-5: Slave Mask Setting...............................................................................................29
Figure 4-6: Settings.................................................................................................................30
Figure 4-7: Warning.................................................................................................................31
Figure 4-8: Information ...........................................................................................................31
Figure 4-9: Slave Video Box Output .......................................................................................32
Figure 4-10: Sync and Power..................................................................................................33
Figure 4-11: Firmware Information .........................................................................................33
Figure 4-12: Serial Number.....................................................................................................34
Figure 4-13: Remote Control...................................................................................................35
Figure 4-14: smartOSD Language Selection..........................................................................37
Figure 4-15: smartOSD Welcome Screen...............................................................................37
Figure 4-16: smartOSD Installation Directory ........................................................................38

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Figure 4-17: smartOSD Start Menu Folder.............................................................................38
Figure 4-18: smartOSD Additional Tasks...........................Ошибка! Закладка не определена.
Figure 4-19: smartOSD Ready to Install.............................Ошибка! Закладка не определена.
Figure 4-20: smartOSD Installing .......................................Ошибка! Закладка не определена.
Figure 4-21: smartOSD Installation Complete........................................................................39
Figure 4-22: smartOSD PC Setting .........................................................................................41
Figure 4-23: smartOSD Master Control Panel........................................................................42
Figure 4-24: smartOSD Slave Control Panel..........................................................................45
Figure 4-25: smartOSD Master Data.......................................................................................47
Figure 4-26: smartOSD About Page .......................................................................................48

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List of Tables
Table 1-1: Technical Specifications..........................................................................................5
Table 2-1: Package List Contents...........................................................................................10
Table 2-2: Package List Contents...........................................................................................10
Table 3-1: DVI Connector Pinouts ..........................................................................................17
Table 3-2: VWBOX-122A Input and Output Resolution..........................................................20
Table 3-3: VWBOX-133A Input and Output Resolution..........................................................21
Table 4-1: OSD Menu Structure ..............................................................................................27
Table 4-2: smartOSD Menu Structure.....................................................................................40
Table 5-1: RS-232 Setup..........................................................................................................54
Table 5-2: n-Byte Data Output Format....................................................................................60
Table 5-3: Get Display Status .............................................Ошибка! Закладка не определена.
Table 5-4: Get Factory Defaults..........................................Ошибка! Закладка не определена.
Table 5-5: Set Mask Control................................................Ошибка! Закладка не определена.
Table 5-6: Set Display Mode ...............................................Ошибка! Закладка не определена.
Table 5-7: Set Display Resolution.......................................Ошибка! Закладка не определена.
Table 5-8: Set Input Source.................................................Ошибка! Закладка не определена.
Table 5-9: Set Power Control..............................................Ошибка! Закладка не определена.
Table 5-10: Set to Default....................................................Ошибка! Закладка не определена.
Table 5-11: Set OSD Mode ..................................................Ошибка! Закладка не определена.
Table 5-12: Set Power Control................................................................................................64

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Chapter
1
1Introduction

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1.1 Introduction
Figure 1-1: VWBOX-122A/133A
The VWBOX-122A/133A 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 VWBOX-122A/133A is for large displays where high definition
video output is also essential. The video wall controller accepts a single DVI input, which
is split over all the monitors in the array.
1.2 Benefits
The benefits of the VWBOX-122A/133A 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 VWBOX-122A/133A include:
DVI video input
Four/nine DVI video outputs
Output resolution (per monitor)
oVWBOX-122A – up to 1920 x 1200
oVWBOX-133A – up to 1360 x 768
Multiple video output combinations including full video wall mode, clone mode
and vertical replication mode

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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 on the
VWBOX-122A/133A.
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
Figure 1-2: VWBOX-122A Front Panel
Figure 1-3: VWBOX-133A Front Panel

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1.4.2 Rear Panel
The rear panel has the following connectors, switches and indicators:
Multiple DVI video outputs
oVWBOX-122A – 4 x DVI output
oVWBOX-133A – 9 x DVI output
1 x DVI video input
1 x Power input
1 x Power switch
1x Sync in
1 x Sync out
Figure 1-4: Rear Panel
Figure 1-5: Rear Panel
1.5 Technical Specifications
VWBOX-122A/133A video box features are listed in Table 1-1. See Chapter 2 for details.

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Specification Detail
Model Name VWBOX-122A and VWBOX-133A
Main Features 1. Multiple viewing modes
2. Software OSD
3. Remote control
4. Bezel masking
Inputs DVI
Outputs VWBOX-122A– 4 x DVI
VWBOX-133A – 9 x DVI
Dimensions (W x D x H) VWBOX-122A – 230 mm x 180 mm x 47 mm
VWBOX-133A – 295 mm x 188 mm x 47 mm
Cooling Fanless
Input Resolution See Section 3.6: Resolution and Display Mode
Charts
Output Resolution See Section 3.6: Resolution and Display Mode
Charts
Power Adapter Input 90 VAC to 264 VAC / 47 Hz to 63 Hz
Power Adapter Output 11.52 V to 12.48 V / 2.1 A / 25 W
Safety and Emission CCC, CE, FCC
Temperature 0ºC – 40ºC
Power Consumption VWBOX-122A – 10 W
VWBOX-133A – 17 W
Table 1-1: Technical Specifications

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1.6 Dimensions
This section gives the dimensions of the VWBOX-122A and VWBOX-133A.
1.6.1 VWBOX-122A Dimensions
Height: 47 mm
Width: 230 mm
Depth: 180 mm
Figure 1-6: VWBOX-122A Dimensions

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1.6.2 VWBOX-133A Dimensions
Height: 47 mm
Width: 295 mm
Depth: 188 mm
Figure 1-7: VWBOX-133A Dimensions

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Chapter
2
2Unpacking List

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2.1 Anti-static Precautions
When the VWBOX-122A/133A is unpacked, please do the following:
Follow the anti-static precautions outlined in Section 2.1.
Make sure the packing box is facing upwards so the VWBOX-122A/133A
does not fall out of the box.
Make sure all the components shown in Section 2.2 are present.
2.2 Packing List
NOTE:
If any parts are missing, stop the installation and contact an IEI sales
representative by emailing s[email protected]om.tw.
The VWBOX-122A/133A is shipped with the following components:
No. Description Image
1 VWBOX-122A/133A
1 Power cord (European)
1 Power adapter
1 Remote control
1 Mounting brackets
1 Screw kit

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No. Description Image
1 User manual CD
1 DVI cable
Table 2-1: Package List Contents
2.3 Optional Items
The following optional items are available for the VWBOX-122A/133A:
No. Description Image
1 DVI cable
Table 2-2: Package List Contents