RGB Spectrum MediaWall 2000 User manual

MediaWall 2000
User’s Guide

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DOCUMENT
•MediaWall 2000 User’s Guide
•P/N 350-8799
•Revision 1.05, November 3, 2006
•Printed in U.S.A
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COPYRIGHT
©2005, 2006 RGB Spectrum, Inc. All rights reserved.
This document, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated or
reduced to any machine-readable form without prior written approval
from RGB Spectrum, Inc.
•MediaWall is a registered trademark of RGB Spectrum, Inc.
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NOTICE
RGB Spectrum reserves the right to make any modification to this guide
or the information contained herein at any time without notice.
All features, functions, and specifications are subject to change without
notice or obligation.
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COMPANY ADDRESS
RGB Spectrum
950 Marina Village Pkwy.
Alameda, CA 94501
•Telephone: [phone]
•Fax: [phone]

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LIMITED WARRANTY
RGB Spectrum (RGB) warrants that this product will be free from defects
in material and workmanship, under normal use and service when
correctly installed and maintained, for a period of one (1) year from date
of shipment. RGB’s liability under this warranty is limited solely to
replacing, repairing or issuing credit for any product which is shown to
be defective during the warranty period. Purchaser shall (i) notify RGB
Spectrum promptly in writing of any claims, and (ii) provide RGB
Spectrum with an opportunity to inspect and test the product claimed to
be defective. Warranty does not cover misuse, abuse, improper
installation or application, improper maintenance or repair, alteration,
accident or negligence in use, improper temperature, humidity or other
environmental condition, storage, transportation or handling. RGB
Spectrum shall have no obligations under this warranty with respect to
any defect unless it receives notice and a description of such defect no
later than five (5) business days following the expiration of the warranty
period.
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EITHER SEPARATELY OR IN COMBINATION WITH ANY OTHER
EQUIPMENT OR FACILITIES, OR FROM ANY OTHER CAUSE.
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EXTENDED WARRANTY
An annual extended warranty may be purchased. Should the product
fail to operate properly during the covered period, RGB Spectrum will
repair the product and restore it to normal operation without charge for
labor and parts. For further information on obtaining an extended
warranty, email supp[email protected] or call [phone].

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T ABLE OF C ONTENTS
Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Wall Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
System Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Window Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Graphics Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Video
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
System Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
System Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Feature Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Chapter 2 Installation & Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
In This Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
System Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Graphics Input Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Video Input Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Control Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Power Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Web Control Panel (WCP) Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connecting to the Web Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . 9
System Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Wall Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Mullion Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Overlap Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Output Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Input Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Chapter 3 Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
In This Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Web Control Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
WCP Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
WCP Virtual Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
WCP Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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WCP Menu Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
WCP Window Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Window State and Priority Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Window Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Overlapping Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Window Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Selecting a Window Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Setting Window Size & Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Resetting Window Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Making a Window Full Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Freezing a Window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Identifying a Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Zooming & Pan within a Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Setting the Zoom Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Panning within a Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Window Borders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Window Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Picture Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Background Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Background Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Background Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Loading Background Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Foreground Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Graphical Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Foreground Clock Object . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Cursor Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Positioning Foreground Objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Precise Positioning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Interactive Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Window Layouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Window Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Window Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Chapter 4 Advanced Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
In This Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Wall Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Display Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Mullions & Overlap Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Input Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Viewing Current Timing Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Loading from the Timing List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Creating a New TIming Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Interactive TIming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Input Converter Clock Phase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Output Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Viewing Current Timing Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

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Loading from the Timing List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Creating a New TIming Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Interactive TIming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Network Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Serial Port Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Administrator Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Test Patterns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Selecting a Test Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Background & Foreground Images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Image Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Background Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Foreground Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Alpha Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Compact Flash Card Formatting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Compact Flash File Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Adding Graphics to the Compact Flash Card . . . . 62
Adding Graphics via Card Reader/Writer. . . . 62
Adding Graphics via WCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Using Compact Flash Card Graphics . . . . . . . . . . 64
Appendix A Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
How to Contact RGB Spectrum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

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INTRODUCTION
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
The MediaWall 2000 is a high performance video wall processor that
displays live video and / or computer windows on an array of high-
resolution RGB display devices. The size and position of all windows
can be controlled in real time by serial RS-232 or Ethernet 10/100 Base-
T control ports.
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CONFIGURATIONS
The MediaWall 2000 can display up to 6 graphics windows and 6 video
windows simultaneously for display on up to four display devices
arranged as a linear horizontal wall (1 x 2, 1 x 3, 1 x 4) or a two
dimensional 2x2 wall array. The following figure shows a schematic
view of a MediaWall 2000 driving a 2x2 wall.
Figure 1-1. MediaWall 2000 configured for 2x2 display wall

INTRODUCTION
System Features
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SYSTEM FEATURES
The MediaWall 2000 includes the following standard features and
functions:
•Dual channel inputs — Video input channels accept user
selectable NTSC/PAL composite or S-Video signals.
Graphics inputs accept user selectable RGB, YPbPrcomponent
(HDTV) or DVI input signals.
•Full 24-bit color processing is used throughout the system.
•Window manipulation — Windows can be positioned, scaled,
and clipped to any size or shape desired. Scaling is continuous
up to a maximum of two times the size of a an individual output
(for a 2 x 2 wall this means that any input may be set to fill the
display). The system also supports zoom and pan within a
window and input freezing.
•User-defined presets — MediaWall 2000 stores and recalls up
to twenty four user-defined display arrangement presets, each
containing information about window size and position, image
controls, and image positioning on screen.
•Remote control — Complete system control is supported via
the RS-232 serial port or the 10/100 BaseT Ethernet port. Many
control parameters can be stored in nonvolatile memory for later
use.
•High-resolution output — The system’s high-resolution analog
RGB output (up to 1920 x 1200 pixels) is ideal for use with
cubes or large display devices.
•Auto sync — MediaWall 2000 automatically detects and locks
to computer input and output sync signals. Industry standard
and custom video timings are supported.
Note HDTV (High Definition Television) input signals can
be processed through a channel’s RGB/YPbPr
(component) connector.

INTRODUCTION
Window Inputs
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WINDOW INPUTS
GRAPHICS
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WINDOWS
Each of the MediaWall 2000 ‘s six graphics windows provides the choice
between an analog (RGB or YUV / HDTV component) input and a digital
(DVI) input. Using control commands, users can dynamically switch
between either of the input sources, but a window cannot display more
than one source at a time.
For example, you could connect YUV from a HDTV set top box, and a
DVI input from another graphics device and switch between them
dynamically from either of the control ports.
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WINDOWS
Each of the MediaWall 2000’s six video windows accepts the choice of a
composite NTSC/PAL video or a S-Video source. Using control
commands, users can dynamically switch between any one of the input
sources, but a window cannot display more than one source at a time.
Video inputs can originate from devices such as TV cameras, video
cassette recorders, DVD players or video teleconferencing systems.
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SYSTEM OUTPUTS
As standard, the system provides six output channels configured with
DVI-I connectors. Each connector supports both one RGB analog or
one digital output.
All input signals to the MediaWall 2000 are converted to the selected
output resolution (adjustable up to 1920 pixels by 1200 lines), with
horizontal scan rates ranging from 12 to 125 kHz.
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SYSTEM CONTROL
System control for the MediaWall 2000 is provided via the RS-232 serial
port or the 10/100 BaseT Ethernet port.
•The RS-232 serial port connects to an ASCII terminal, any
computer with a serial port or an external device such as a touch
screen controller. Commands are sent from the terminal or
computer to the MediaWall 2000.
Refer to the MediaWall 2000 Technical Reference Guide for a
complete description of the command set.
•The Ethernet port (10/100BaseT) allows a MediaWall 2000
system to be connected to a local area network (LAN) or directly
to a PC properly equipped with a network card. Note that direct
connection requires the use of an Ethernet hub or Ethernet
cross-over cable.

INTRODUCTION
Feature Summary
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FEATURE SUMMARY
Following is a concise summary of MediaWall 2000 features:
•System:
~Displays up to six graphics and six video windows
simultaneously.
~Full 24-bit color processing is used throughout.
~System control via serial RS-232 or 10/100 Base-T
Ethernet.
~Intuitive graphical user interface
~Compact 3RU package.
~Removable air filter.
~Hot swappable power supplies.
•Inputs:
~Supports a wide range of analog RGB inputs with
resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz frame rate.
~Supports HDTV / YPbPr input with tri-level sync.
~Optional DVI inputs up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz.
~Video inputs are selectable between S-Video and
Composite formats, in both NTSC and PAL video
standards.
•Outputs:
~Six dual output connectors each support DVI and RGB
analog signals.
~Analog RGB output up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz.
~DVI output up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz.
~Adjustable output gamma to optimize performance with
a variety of display technologies.
•Special features:
~High quality filtering for window resizing.
~Pan, zoom, border, label and freeze each window.
~Fade output to / from black.
~Colored and imported backgrounds.
~Positionable foreground image (logo)
~Export / Import system settings.
~Mullion adjustments.
~Edge blending support.
~On-screen clock option.
~On-screen cursor option.

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INSTALLATION & SETUP
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IN THIS CHAPTER
This section provides installation and setup information of the MediaWall
2000 system with a variety of wall configurations. The following topics
are discussed:
•System Connections
•Web Control Panel (WCP) Connection
•System Setup

INSTALLATION & SETUP
System Connections
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SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
All connections to the MediaWall 2000 are located on the rear of the
unit. A view of the rear of the unit is shown in the following figure.See the
MediaWall 2000 Technical Reference Guide for detailed connector
information.
Figure 2-1. MediaWall 2000 Rear View
GRAPHICS INPUT
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CONNECTIONS
Each graphics window (windows 1-6) supports the connection of both an
analog RGB/YPbPr signal and a digital DVI signal.
Figure 2-2. Graphics Input Connectors
•Analog RGB
~15 pin female sub miniature D connector
•Digital DVI
~29 pin Molex connector.
Note Before proceeding with this section make sure that
the front panel power switch is in the OFF position.
Graphics Outputs Video Inputs Graphics Inputs
Ethernet
Power Cable
RS-232
Analog RGB
Digital DVI

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System Connections
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VIDEO INPUT
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CONNECTIONS
Each video window (windows 7-12) supports the connection of both a
composite video signal and an S-Video signal. Each video input card
contains connectors for 2 sets of inputs (i.e. Inputs 1 & 2).
Figure 2-3. Video Input Connectors
•Composite signals
~BNC connector
•S-Video
~4 pin mini-DIN
CONTROL
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CONNECTIONS
The MediaWall 2000 can be controlled from either a serial RS-232
control port or a 10/100 Base-T Ethernet port.
•RS-232 serial port
~Female 9 pin sub miniature D connector
•Ethernet 10/100 Base-T
~RJ 45 modular connector
To connect MediaWall 2000 to a network, use a standard
Ethernet cable. To connect MediaWall 2000 directly to a
computer use an Ethernet crossover cable or a hub.
POWER
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CONNECTIONS
The typical power consumption of a MediaWall 2000 is approximately
65 W. Connect to a reliable power source with a voltage between 100
and 240AC.
When all connections have been made turn on the front panel power
switch and proceed to the next section.
Composite
Input #1
Input #2
S-Video
Composite
S-Video

INSTALLATION & SETUP
Web Control Panel (WCP) Connection
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WEB CONTROL PANEL (WCP) CONNECTION
After connecting the communications cables and applying power, you
are ready to control the unit. To operate the MediaWall 2000 you have
the choice of using a command line interface or a graphical user
interface (GUI). The command line interface may be accessed from
either the RS-232 serial port or by a Telnet session from the 10/100
Base-T ethernet port. The graphical user interface is accessed only from
the ethernet port.
Please refer to the MediaWall 2000 Technical Reference Manual for
more information on establishing RS-232 Serial and Telnet Control.
Figure 2-4. MediaWall 2000 Front Panel
MediaWall 2000’s Web Control Panel (WCP) interface provides a
graphical alternative to the “command-line” setup and control used with
serial or telnet control. The WCP uses the MediaWall 2000’s internal
Web Server, allowing you to set up and operate the system from a
standard browser.
SPlease note the following important recommendations:
•To minimize compatibility issues between browsers, it is
recommended that you use the Internet Explorer®web browser.
•Changes to the MediaWall 2000 default IP address should be
made before putting your MediaWall 2000 on the network.
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IP ADDRESS The MediaWall 2000 is configured with a fixed IP address. The default
IP address for the MediaWall 2000 is 192.168.1.200.
An IP address is composed of two parts known as the network ID and
the host ID. The default network ID for MediaWall 2000 is 192.168.1 and
the default host ID is 200. The control computer should be assigned an
IP address with the same network ID as MediaWall 2000, but a different
host ID (for example 192.168.1.201).

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Web Control Panel (WCP) Connection
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CONNECTING TO
THE WEB CONTROL
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PANEL
The MediaWall 2000 contains an internal web server that provides the
Web Control Panel (WCP) user interface. The default IP address is
192.168.1.200, but can be changed to suit your network. The current IP
address is displayed on the front panel LCD (see Figure 2-4).
You can connect to the MediaWall 2000 WCP in the following ways:
•Direct connection — connect the Ethernet Port on a computer
equipped with a standard web browser to the MediaWall 2000’s
10/100 Base-T Ethernet Port. You will need to use a hub or an
Ethernet crossover cable for this connection method.
When using a direct connection, you must manually set the
control computer’s IP address, Subnet Mask and Gateway.
Using the MediaWall 2000’s front panel scroll knob you can
display these parameters.
Refer to the network settings help section of your computer
operating system (OS) for assistance with setting the control
computer’s IP address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway.
Refer to IP Address, page 8 for more information on the
MediaWall 2000 and control computer’s IP address
requirements.
•LAN connection — connect the MediaWall 2000 10/100 Base-T
Ethernet Port to a local area network (LAN). From a computer
on the network, access the WCP using a standard web browser.
You can use a standard Ethernet cable for this connection
method.
Note Computers that are set up to communicate on the
network are typically configured to have a dynamic IP
address. In this configuration the computer is
provided with a suitable IP address by a DHCP server
connected to the network.
When you connect directly to the MediaWall 2000 a
server will not be available and you will have to set
the IP address on your computer manually. This is
known as a static IP address. Refer to the network
settings help section of your computer operating
system (OS) for assistance with setting a static IP
address on your computer.

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Web Control Panel (WCP) Connection
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When the physical connections have been made and network settings
updated, launch your internet web browser and connect to the WCP by
entering the MediaWall 2000’s IP address into the browser URL address
line.
SExample:
If the MediaWall 2000’s IP address is 192.168.1.150, the
browser entry would be http://192.168.1.150 as illustrated
below.
Figure 2-5. Sample Browser IP Address Entry
If the network connection is working properly and the correct IP address
has been entered, MediaWall 2000 responds by displaying the WCP
Startup Screen page shown in the following figure.
Figure 2-6. WCP Startup Screen
Note MediaWall 2000 is configured at the factory to have
the default IP address 192.168.1.200. Before
connecting the MediaWall 2000 to the network you
must make sure that this IP address is valid for use
on your network. Refer to your network manager for
details. The IP address can be changed by using the
IPADDRESS command from either the serial port or
from a Telnet session (for details please see
MediaWall 2000 Technical Reference Manual).

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Web Control Panel (WCP) Connection
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Click on Start WCP to launch the Web Control Panel (WCP) Graphical
User Interface (GUI).
A window will open and ask if you would like to download or run the
WCP application.
Figure 2-7. WCP File Download Warning
Choose Open and the WCP will download from the MediaWall 2000.
The Media Wall Control Panel Console window will then open which
detects the MediaWall 2000’s IP address.
Figure 2-8. MediaWall Control Panel Console
Another window will open asking for a login password to launch the
WCP. Type RGB and click on OK.
Note If the default password (RGB) has been changed, you
will need to enter that new password. For information
on changing the password, refer to the MediaWall
2000 Technical Reference Guide.

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Web Control Panel (WCP) Connection
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Figure 2-9. MediaWall WCP Login WIndow
The WCP Virtual Screen launches displaying the current wall
configuration (see Figure 2-10 below). This window provides access to
other floating windows for GUI control of MediaWall 2000 functions.
Figure 2-10. WCP Virtual Screen
Note You must follow the procedures outlined in the next
section, System Setup, to ensure proper
configuration and operation of MediaWall 2000.

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System Setup
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SYSTEM SETUP
WALL
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CONFIGURATION
Before you can use the MediaWall 2000 in a wall application you have to
configure the unit to match the configuration of the actual wall you will be
using.
To change the MediaWall 2000 wall configuration, use the following
procedure:
•On the Web Control Panel (WCP) Virtual Screen (Figure 2-10),
click the Setup menu.
•Click on the Configuration tab.
•Use the drop down box in the Wall Configuration section to
select the type of wall that you plan to use in your installation
(e.g., 1x3, 2x2).
Figure 2-11. WCP Wall configuration page
Note If you make a change to the wall configuration, you
will be asked to confirm the change (see below). If
you choose “Yes”, then another alert box will open
informing you that the system will have to restart and
you must then click “OK”.
Then, you must manually refresh your browser and
re-launch the WCP for the changes to take effect.

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System Setup
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Figure 2-12. Wall Configuration Change Warnings
MULLION
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ADJUSTMENT
Most displays have a border around the display screen so that even
when they are placed adjacent to another display screen, the visible
area of the screens do not exactly meet. If you have a display that has
large mullions, please see Mullions & Overlap Compensation (page
43).
OVERLAP
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ADJUSTMENT
Overlap is used with external edge blenders when they require
overlapped images from screen-to-screen. If you have a wall that is
using edge blending, please see Mullions & Overlap Compensation
(page 43).
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OUTPUT SETUP After making the system connections and communicating with the
MediaWall 2000, the next step is to set the output format. The output
format should be selected to match the requirements of the displays you
will be using in the wall. This may be accomplished automatically using
the Output Timing Tab of the Setup Page (see Output Timing, page
50).
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INPUT SETUP The MediaWall 2000 has both video (composite and S-Video) and
graphics (RGB and DVI) inputs.
Video inputs require no setup and can be connected and then used
without further adjustment.
There are many different types of graphics inputs that the MediaWall
2000 supports. When a graphics signal is applied to a graphics input the
MediaWall 2000 will measure the characteristics of the signal and
search for a match to the signal. In most situations an exact match will
be found automatically (Autosync) and no further adjustment is required.
To accommodate usage with less popular and custom designed signals,
the MediaWall 2000 accepts user defined timing parameters for storage
in the timing list. For more information see Input Timing (page 46).