opticis IPVDS-500-ED User manual

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4K HDMI IP Video Wall Controller, IPVDS-500-ED
User Manual
Doc No. : OIPVDS-171123E / Rev1.3
WWW.OPTICIS.COM

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Table of contents
1. Product Description ..................................................................................................4
1.1 Main Features ....................................................................................................5
1.2 Supporting Video Resolution for Input/Output .........................................5
2. Shipping Group ..........................................................................................................6
3. System Requirement .................................................................................................7
4. Exterior Description ...................................................................................................8
5. Installation ..................................................................................................................9
5.1 Hardware Installation Procedure ...................................................................9
5.2 Reset and Factory Reset ................................................................................10
5.3 PC Program Installation ................................................................................10
6. Start IPVDS-500-ED .................................................................................................11
6.1 Log-in ................................................................................................................11
6.2 Menu Contents ................................................................................................12
6.2.1 Application Icon Menu ........................................................................12
6.2.2 Ribbon Menu .........................................................................................12
6.3 Layout Management ......................................................................................16
6.3.1 Layout Editing ........................................................................................17
Zoom in/out
Audio Setup
6.3.2 Preset Save .............................................................................................19
6.4 Display Placement ..........................................................................................21
6.4.1 Display Layout Edit ...............................................................................22
Display Rotation
OSD
7. Context Menu ...........................................................................................................27

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7.1 Layout Management Context Menu ...........................................................27
7.1.1 Encoder List Context Menu …....……………………………….………….27
Device Setup
Firmware Update
Set Source Name
Encoder Crop Feature
7.1.2 Video Wall Context Menu…………………………………………………...31
Remove Encoder
Split Merged Cell
Add Black Mask
Bring/Send Layer
Set Location Name
Delete Location Name
7.2 Display Placement Context Menu ...............................................................35
7.2.1 Decoder List Context Menu ................................................................35
Device Setup
Firmware Update
7.2.2 Video Wall Context Menu ...................................................................36
Remove Decoder
Decoder Layout Setup(Display Setup)
Bezel/Resolution/Stretch Type
8. Additional Feature ...................................................................................................39
8.1 Scheduling Feature .........................................................................................39
8.2 Multiple Video Wall ........................................................................................42
8.3 Plug-in Feature ................................................................................................46
9. Product Specification ..............................................................................................47
10. Troubleshooting .....................................................................................................48
11. Warranty ..................................................................................................................50

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1. Product Description
IPVDS-500-ED, 4K HDMI IP Video Wall Controller, is an integrated control solution that plays
multi-source of audio/video (such as PC, Media player, DVD, or Blu-ray) on the video wall system
and multiple individual displays simutaneously.
This solution offers advanced video/audio matrix feature as well as control of video wall system
which divide high quality video source(4K30Hz or 1080p60Hz) into multiple video walls with using
IPVDS-500-E(encoder) and IPVDS-500-D(decoder) on IP network. IPVDS-500 enables convenient
system configuration and control for AV system integrator and installer, and cost-efficiency
compared to complicated matrix system. For these reasons, solution using IPVDS-500-ED provides
optimal soltion not only to large video wall system like control room, security, traffic control
system, but also to general venues like conference room, classroom, presentation room, and
worship service.
Program provided for system control offers preview function for source devices, and various
display configuration like merging, overlaying, clearing of displays on the layout management
with allocating audio/video sources with drag and drop operation of mouse.
Figure 1. Connection Diagram

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1.1 Main Features
-TCP/IP based IP network: Gigabit Ethernet
-Up to 4K resolution (3840x2160 at 30Hz) or 1080p at 60Hz.
-Up to 256 displays (16x16, 4x64, 1x256 and etc) Video wall and multi-source support
-Supports analog/HDMI audio input and output
-Fast switching time / Low video latency
-Transmit HDMI/DVI video, USB, RS-232, Audio, DIO signal vid IP network
-Provides HDMI loop-thru port for Local display
-Provides merge, overlay and split features on Layout Management
-Support preset mode for user defined layout (save/load)
-Provides scheduling action with preset function (sequential/weekly mode)
-M:N virtual matrix supported
-Provides mounting bracket (model: OPSCB): VESA 75,100 standard (optional)
-Provides 1U rack, 4 in 1 rack & Power rack, PR5V-16: 16* 5V output (optional)
IPVDS-500 Control PC Application
-PC application for controlling Video wall and individual displays
-Provides drag and drop operation for host allocation and preview
-Provide allocate, merge, split, overlay function on Layout Management
-Provides preview screen before applying it to actual displays
-Provide total of 99 pre-sets for user defined layout (save/load)
-Provides pre-set scheduling function in Sequential (dwell time based) / Weekly mode (hourly/weekly based)
-Bezel compensation in 0.1mm unit
Figure 2. PC Application
-Application
Control Room / Traffic Control System / Security and Education / Digital Signage / Pro AV Field
1.2 Supporting Video Resolution for Input / Output
1) Supports HDMI 1.4, 3840x2160p/24/25/30Hz
2) Supports HDMI 1.4/HDTV, 1920x1080p60Hz
3) Supports VESA digital, 1920x1200p60Hz

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2. Shipping Group
□IPVDS-500-ED □Power Adapter □HDMI cable 1.2m □Mini-USB cable □User Manual
2.1 General Specification
-IPVDS-500-E: TX (Encoder) or IPVDS-500-D: RX (Decoder)
-AC / DC power adaptor: One (1) unit of 5V / 2A
-One (1) HDMI male to male cable (1.2m)
-One (1) Mini-USB Cable for PC
-User manual
2.2 Optional Specification
-RS-232 cable: DB-9 male to 3pin terminal block
-Mounting bracket (OPSCB) complying with VESA 75, 100 standard
-1U rack (4 in 1 rack) and power rack (PR5V-16, 16*5V output)

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3. System Requirement
3.1 Hardware Requirement
-Video source with HDMI output
-Display with HDMI input
-Support USB port of source when using HID feature
-No special requirement for memory size, CPU speed or chipset
3.2 Software Requirement
-No special requirement
3.3 Network Requirement
-L2/L3 Gigabit management Ethernet Switch is required for video matrix application to
apply correct operation.
-Below features are requirement for L2/L3 Gigabit management Ethernet Switch
1) Gigabit Ethernet
2) Jumbo frame (8K or more)
3) L3 : IGMP and multicasting protocol
4) L2 : IGMP snooping
Note: Although satisfaction of above requirement, some Network Switch might not
transmit video signal due to its performance.
-Please visit Opticis website or contact [e-mail] for technical support such
as bandwidth design, network topology and selection and setup of L2/L3 network switch
3.4 Control PC Requirement
-OS version check for video wall controlling PC application
-Requirement: Windows7 or higher
3.5 AC / DC Power Adapter
-IPVDS-500-ED is designed to use +5V AC/DC external power adapter

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4. Exterior Description
4.1 IPVDS-500-E, Encoder
Figure. 3 Encoder Front Panel Figure. 4 Encoder Back Panel
USB IN : Connection with PC USB port for use of keyboard and mouse(HID)
L-IN : Line input port. Connection with line out audio
DIO / RS-232 : Optional
USB A: Connection of Keyboard / Mouse. (support F/W Upgrade)
Power Jack(5V, 3.5mm) : 5V DC power input
Reset : Reset button. (Factory reset when pressing more than 5 seconds)
HDMI IN (Source) : Video source input
Local Display (Monitor) : HDMI output for the local display
RJ-45 (LAN) : Connection with RJ-45 network cable (CAT5e / CAT6)
L/R/C Switch : TBD
4.2 IPVDS-500-D, Decoder
Figure. 5 Decoder Front Panel Figure. 6 Decoder Back Panel
L-OUT : Audio Line out port
DIO / RS-232 : Optional
Dual USB A :Connection of remote Keyboard / Mouse (F/W Upgrade support)
Power Jack(5V, 3.5mm) : 5V DC power input
Reset : Reset button. (Factory reset when pressing more than 5 seconds)
HDMI OUT : HDMI output for the display
RJ-45 (LAN) : Connection with RJ-45 network cable (CAT5e / CAT6)
Note1: If replacement of video source is needed, power reset of both encoder and decoder is
required as re-connecting +5V power adapter.

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4.3 LED Indication
IPVDS-500-ED indicates power and network status with 2 LED on the front panel.
- Power status LED (RED)
‘Blinking’Booting, Initializing status
‘ON’Completion of booting, working status
- Link LED (Green)
‘Blinking’Ready to work with network connection, waiting for source status
‘ON’Connection with network link (encoder and decoder)
‘OFF’Disconnection with network link (encoder and decoder)
5. Installation
5.1 Hardware Installation Procedure
Important: Please follow below procedure. If not installed properly, it can suffer malfunction.
Step 1
Unpack the package.
Step 2
Turn on Source, Display, Network Switch (L2/L3).
Step 3
Turn on the PC for Video Wall control application and connect LAN cable (CAT5e / CAT6)
to network switch.
Step 4
Connect HDMI cable from display source to HDMI IN port of IPVDS-500-E (TX).
Step 5 (Optional)
Connect supplied USB cable in IPVDS-500-E (TX) to USB port in PC.
This step can be skipped if you don’t need local/remote control of keyboard and mouse.
Step 6 (Optional)
Connect HDMI cable from display output of HDMI monitor to IPVDS-500-E (TX).
Step 7
Connect LAN cable (CAT5e/6) from IPVDS-500-E (Tx) TO RJ45 port of network switch.

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Step 8
Connect HDMI cable from IPVDS-500-D(RX) HDMI OUT port to Display. Then, connect
keyboard and mouse for remote control.
Important: IPVDS-500-D has to be connected to each of video wall displays in order. Refer
to display placement section for more detailed information.
Step 9
Connect LAN cable(CAT5e/6) from IPVDS-500-D(RX) to network switch.
Step 10
Plug +5V power adapters to both IPVDS-500-E(TX) and IPVDS-500-D(RX).
Note: Rebooting is mandatory for proper working if change of input source is needed.
5.2 Reset and Factory Reset
♦Reset: Device will reboot when reset button is pressed shortly
♦Factory Reset: Press and hold a reset button for approximately 5 seconds, then LED of
device will be turned OFF for factory reset after blinking
5.3 PC Application Installation
1) Download
(1) Visit Opticis website at www.opticis.com
(2) Click PRODUCTS > IP Video Wall / IPVDS-500-ED
(3) Download PC program (Password : 0315)
2) Installation
(1) Run setup.exe file in Windows operating system
(2) Follow on screen instruction
(3) Delete previous version of PC Application on the control panel of Windows OS,
before re-install or upgrade PC Application
Figure. 7 Application Installation

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6. Start Video Wall
IPVDS-500 allows convenient use of its features with IPVDS-500 Video Wall control PC Application.
User can merge, split, overlay and clear video source for Video Wall by dragging & dropping the
mouse for host allocation. Not only that user can also check and confirm preview screen on the
layout management before applying it to the display.
6.1 Log-in
(1) Run IPVDS-500 PC Application
(2) Insert Password & confirm password for administrator (ID: admin) when first-time
log-in
(3) Log-in with admin ID and its password
(4) To log-in with different ID, restart the PC App. or click Log-out button
Figure. 8 Log-in Screen
Note: After launching PC App, it will automatically search for the device and have you log-in
when it is done with searching.

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6.2 Menu Contents
6.2.1 Application Menu
Figure. 9 Application Icon Menu
(1) New Presets: Create new presets
(2) Open Presets: Open saved presets
(3) Save Presets: Save current presets in file
(4) Save Presets as: Save current presets in different file name
(5) Send Presets to Android Device: Send saved presets to Android devices
(6) Quit: Close IPVDS-500 PC Application
6.2.2 Ribbon Menu
Figure. 10 Ribbon Menu

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(1) User Management
Administrator ID (Admin) can only fix their password. As logging-in with
administrator, User/Guest add, change password, remove user/guest can be made.
-User type
User: All authority without user/guest management (add/delete)
Guest: Select preset, and apply function only
Figure. 11 User Management
(2) Encoder Device Setup: Refer to encoder setup on layout management (P 27)
(3) Decoder Device Setup: Refer to decoder setup on display placement (P 35)
(4) Decoder Layout Setup: Refer to decoder layout setup on display placement (P 38)
(5) Preset Schedule Configuration: Refer to scheduling function (P 39)
(6) Environment Setup
Figure. 12 Environment Setup

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Video Wall Type
Select ‘Single Video Wall’(Default) or ‘Multiple Video Wall’(Pro)
In order to use Pro version, license key is required.
To obtain license key, contact [e-mail] or [e-mail]
Figure. 13 Pro Version License
Language
Select ‘English’or ‘Korean’
Network Interface Selection
If there are more than one network interface for the Control PC that IPVDS-500
PC App has installed, problem can be occurred when searching or operating.
Appointing correct network interface can solve this problem.
Device Sorting Order
Appoint sorting order of searched devices.
When decoder is automatically sorted, it will be placed automatically as its order,
default setup is ‘serial number’.
Encoder Preview Frame Rate
Change preview frame rate in ‘Low/Mid/High’
Users who want to use KVM function in priority, has to select it as ‘Low’as
preview frame rate is related to HID (Keyboard & Mouse) function.
Jumbo Frame
This option decides MTU size, and video quality will be affective when disabled.
‘Enabled’8000 byte
‘Disabled’1500 byte
(7) Firmware Update
Step 1
Run Firmware Update.

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Step 2
Select ‘All Decoders’, ‘All Encoders’or specific device need to be updated.
Note: Change IP address and Gateway from control panel, if IP address and gateway of PC and
desired device don’t match.
Step 3
Click Browse button, and open particular firmware file to update.
Note: User can check firmware version of selected device from right space.
Step 4
Click ‘Upload’button, and make sure power adapter is connected firmly.
LED will flash while updating and device will automatically reboot when update is done.
Note: Pop-up message will appear when update is done. (approximately 5 minutes)
Figure. 14 Firmware Update Window
Note : Firmware update with USB flash drive
Step 1: Save firmware file (IPVDS-500-X-xxxxxx.tgz) in USB flash drive.
Step 2: Insert USB flash drive in USB port of IPVDS-500 device.
Step 3: Plug-in +5V power adapter.
Step 4: While booting, device will search for the firmware file which has saved in USB
flash drive, and it will start updating if file exist in USB flash drive.
Step 5: While updating, LED will be blink, and it will reboot when update is completed.
Update will take approximately 5 minutes and make sure power adapter is
not disconnected during update.
(8) View: Adjust size of device list, layout, and log record on IPVDS-500 PC application.
(9) Help: Check version of IPVDS-500 PC application

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6.3 Layout Management
Figure. 15 Layout Management
Encoder List
-Search: Search IPVDS-500-ED on the network
-Encoder device list that is connected to the IP network
-Check preview scene of Video sources connected
-Assign preview screen for Video Wall layout with drag and drop
Video Wall
-Assign encoder devices, edit layout for video wall in rows and columns
-Audio ON/OFF
Display Placement
-Change display layout, move to setup page for decoder assign and change
Preset
-Save current edited video wall layout
-Load layout that had saved previously
-Start preset scheduling button ( )
Actions
-Clear button will empty all the encoder that has assigned in video wall region
-Apply button will apply current video wall setup, which can be check on
preview screen, to the video wall and individual displays

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6.3.1 Layout Editing
Step 1
After searching devices, drag and drop video source from the encoder list on the left side
to the video wall layout.
Figure. 16 Encoder Placement
Step 2
Drag-pointer will appear with clicking assigned video source. User can stretch or reduce
size of video source as direction of arrow.
Figure. 17 Stretch and Reduce

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Step 3
With using Audio ON/OFF icon, audio of display can be turned ON or OFF.
Figure. 18 Audio On/Off
Step 4
Repeat Step 1~3, and click ‘Apply’button for actual application to decoders and displays.
Figure. 19 Apply Setup.
Step 5
When rows and columns of layout is numerous so decoders can’t fit in the display, zoom
button can be used (x0.2 ~ x5) to check overall layout. (less than x0.5 : Audio setup only)

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6.3.2 Preset Save
Step 1
Type name of current preset, and click ‘Save’button to save current display placement.
Figure. 20 Preset Save
Step 2
If select non-saved preset number, video wall placement will be initialized, and it will
become editable status. Place sources and save as Step 1.
Presets can be saved up to 99.
Figure. 21 Change Preset
Clear

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Step 3
As selecting particular preset number, user can load saved video wall layout.
Click ‘Apply’button to have current preset to decoder devices and displays.
Figure. 22 Apply Setup
Step 4
When user re-launch IPVDS-500 application, last saved preset will be loaded if user
save preset setup with ‘Save Presets’from icon menu.
Figure. 23 Save Preset File