Rose electronics UltraVista VWL-S122DV User manual

UltraVista SX VIDEO WALL CONTROLLER
10707 Stancliff Road Phone: [phone]
Houston, Texas 77099 WWW.ROSE.COM
Installation and
Operations Manual
Part Number VWL-S122DV

WARRANTY
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Rose Electronics Part # UV-SX
Printed In the United States of America – 1.0
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the date of purchase from Rose Electronics or an authorized dealer. Should this product fail to
be in good working order at any time during this one-year warranty period, Rose Electronics
will, at its option, repair or replace the Unit as set forth below. Repair parts and replacement
units will be either reconditioned or new. All replaced parts become the property of Rose
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resulting from accident, disaster, abuse, or unauthorized modification of the Unit, including
static discharge and power surges.
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not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
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TABLE of CONTENTS
Contents Page #
Disclaimer...................................................................................................... 1
System Introduction....................................................................................... 1
Features..................................................................................................... 2
Package Contents...................................................................................... 2
Rose Electronics web site.......................................................................... 2
Product Registration................................................................................... 2
System Overview........................................................................................... 3
UltraVista SX MODEL.................................................................................... 3
UltraVista SX Installation............................................................................... 4
Operation....................................................................................................... 5
System Troubleshooting................................................................................ 6
Safety............................................................................................................. 7
Service Information........................................................................................ 8
Maintenance and Repair............................................................................ 8
Technical Support...................................................................................... 8
Figures Page #
Figure 1. Installation Diagram........................................................................ 4
Appendices Page #
Appendix A- General Specifications.............................................................. 9
Appendix B- Part Numbers.......................................................................... 10

INTRODUCTION
INSTALLATION and OPERATIONS MANUAL 1
Disclaimer
While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, the
manufacturer assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither
does the manufacturer assume any liability for damages resulting from the
use of the information contained herein. The manufacturer reserves the
right to change the specifications, functions, or circuitry of the product
without notice.
The manufacturer cannot accept liability for damages due to misuse of the
product or other circumstances outside the manufacturer’s control. The
manufacturer will not be responsible for any loss, damage, or injury arising
directly or indirectly from the use of this product.
System Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Rose ElectronicsUltraVista™ SX. The
UltraVista SX is the result of Rose Electronics commitment to providing
state-of-the-art solutions for today’s demanding workplace.
The UltraVista SX has proven to be a valuable investment for any home,
business or office that has a need to quickly and easily display a single
video source on four monitors, each showing ¼ of the original image.
The advanced design of the UltraVista SX supports a DVI-D single-link
video input resolution from 800 x 600 up to 1920 x 1200. This input
resolution is maintained on all output monitors, producing a perfect image.
VGA monitors are supported using a DVI/VGA adapter.
Be more productive, creative and organized with the dynamic new
UltraVista SX 2x2 Video wall unit from Rose Electronics.

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Features
Single-Link DVI-D input
Supports analog and digital LCD displays
Supports resolutions from 800 x 600 to 1920 x 1200 / 1080 p/i
Input source is displayed on 4 displays, each showing ¼ of the image
(2 x 2 video wall)
Easy, simple installation
No additional hardware or software needed
Learn mode for obtaining the DDC specifications (DDC table) from a PC,
Mac, or from the connected monitors
Ideal for:
Video walls
Information displays
Training / education centers
Convention centers
And many more applications
Package Contents
The package content consists of the following:
The UltraVista SX unit
Power adapter
Documentation CD (Datasheet, Manual, QuickStart)
Rose Electronics web site
Visit our web site at www.rose.com for additional information on the
UltraVista SX and other products offered by Rose Electronics that are
designed for data center applications, classroom environments, digital
wall/signage displays, industrial / military systems, and many other access
and switching applications.
Product Registration
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products online at www.rose.com/htm/online-registrationform.htm.
Rose Electronics standard warranty Plus . . . .
Free Lifetime Firmware Updates
Free Lifetime Technical Support
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OVERVIEW
INSTALLATION and OPERATIONS MANUAL 3
System Overview
The UltraVista SX is a versatile and dynamic video wall system that can be
easily and quickly set up in almost any location. The UltraVista SX can take
any DVI-D source (video or image) and display it on a 2x2 video array.
Each display monitor shows ¼ of the original video source using real-time
scaling while maintaining the original resolution on all monitors. Resolutions
from 800 x 600 to 1920 x 1200 are fully supported for both analog and DVI
LCD displays.
UltraVista SX can “learn” the DDC information you wish to use. Using the
front display panel and selector buttons, you can choose to “learn” the
specifications from a PC, a Mac, or the screen. Once the unit has learned
the monitor specifications, it will emulate the monitors even if no monitors
are connected. This allows you to make changes or set-up a new
presentation without displaying your work on the video wall.
UltraVista SX MODEL
Front View
2x20 LCD Display Screen
Scroll – Push button
Enter – Push button
Rear View
Connectors
DVI-I Male
(1-DVI in / 4-DVI out)
RS232 – Serial Control
Power – +5VDC-3A

INSTALLATION
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UltraVista SX Installation
Installation of the UltraVista SX consists of:
1. Connect your single-link DVI-D video source to the DVI-I input
connector on the rear panel of the UltraVista SX using a DVI-D mm
cable. (Optionally, connect to a 1x2 DVI video splitter as shown)
(NOTE: The connectors on the UltraVista SX are DVI-I connectors
but the input video must be single-link DVI-D)
2. Connect four displays to the output connectors on the rear panel. If
the displays are VGA displays, a DVI to VGA adapter must be used.
3. Connect the provided power adapter to the UltraVista SX unit and
apply power. Use only the provided power adapter.
Figure 1. Installation Diagram
When all connections are completed and power applied to UltraVista SX,
monitors, optional video splitter, and the PC, UltraVista SX will perform a
self test to verify that the unit is functioning properly. Upon a successful
test, the unit will recognize the video input and display the image on the four
monitors.
The UltraVista SX supports multiple DDC tables for a PC or Mac. The unit
will emulate the monitors even if no monitors are connected. This “Learn”
feature allows the connected computer to boot without the displays
connected. This gives you the ability to manage the display content or
modify a presentation without displaying your work on the video wall.
UltraVista SX
Optional 1x2 Video Splitter

INSTALLATION and OPERATIONS MANUAL 5
To set the UltraVista SX up to “Learn” the monitor specifications (DDC),
press and hold both the SCROLL and ENTER buttons on the front panel
until the set-up menu displays on the front panel LCD screen. Press the
SCROLL button to cycle through the options. When the needed Learn
mode is displayed (Learn PC, Learn Mac, Learn Screen, or Exit), press
Enter to execute the learn function. The unit will obtain the DDC information
from the selected source and return to normal operation.
Operation
The operation of the UltraVista SX is a very easy and simple operation. You
will have your 2x2 video wall presentation up and running quickly since
there are no unit configuration to perform, no special software to install and
learn, and no video card adjustments to make.
The most efficient way to operate your UltraVista SX is to connect it up
using a 1x2 video splitter as shown in Figure 1. This provides you a local full
screen display of your presentation. When you need to perform
maintenance or change the presentation you can disconnect the connection
from the video splitter to the UltraVista SX and make changes without your
work being displayed on the video wall.
The versatility of the UltraVista SX makes it easy to incorporate into almost
any application. It can be interfaced to a DVI video selector and the
selector’s output connected to the unit. This configuration allows easy
selection of multiple video sources. Using an 8 to 1 DVI video selector
provides you with 8 video sources that can easily be switched to the
UltraVista SX and to your 2x2 video wall.

TROUBLESHOOTING
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System Troubleshooting
No Image on one or more monitors
Check that the monitor is turned on
Check that the power source for the monitor is turned on
Make sure the LCD panel power cables are securely fastened to the
monitor and to the power source
Check the monitor connection to the UltraVista SX
Verify an output image is present from the video source

SAFETY
INSTALLATION and OPERATIONS MANUAL 7
Safety
The UltraVista SX has been tested for conformance to safety regulations
and requirements, and has been certified for international use. Like all
electronic equipment, the UltraVista SX should be used with care. To
protect yourself from possible injury and to minimize the risk of damage to
the Unit, read and follow these safety instructions.

Follow all instructions and warnings marked on this Unit.

Except where explained in this manual, do not attempt to service this
Unit yourself.

Do not use this Unit near water.

Assure that the placement of this Unit is on a stable surface.

Provide proper ventilation and air circulation.

Keep connection cables clear of obstructions that might cause damage
to them.

Use only power cords, power adapter and connection cables designed
for this Unit.

Keep objects that might damage this Unit and liquids that may spill, clear
from this Unit. Liquids and foreign objects might come in contact with
voltage points that could create a risk of fire or electrical shock.

Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean this Unit. Always unplug
this Unit from its electrical outlet before cleaning.

Unplug this Unit refer servicing to a qualified service center if any of the
following conditions occur:

The connection cables are damaged or frayed.

The Unit has been exposed to any liquids.

The Unit does not operate normally when all operating instructions
have been followed.

The Unit has been dropped or the case has been damaged.

The Unit exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need
for service.

SERVICE
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Service Information
Maintenance and Repair
This Unit does not contain any internal user-serviceable parts. In the event
a Unit needs repair or maintenance, you must first obtain a Return
Authorization (RA) number from Rose Electronics or an authorized repair
center. This Return Authorization number must appear on the outside of the
shipping container.
See Limited Warranty for more information.
When returning a Unit, it should be double-packed in the original container
or equivalent, insured and shipped to:
Rose Electronics
Attn: RA__________
10707 Stancliff Road
Houston, Texas 77099 USA
Technical Support
If you are experiencing problems, or need assistance in setting up,
configuring or operating your UltraVista SX, consult the appropriate sections
of this manual. If, however, you require additional information or assistance,
please contact the Rose Electronics Technical Support Department at:
Phone: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]
Web: www.rose.com
Technical Support hours are from: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm CST (USA), Monday
through Friday.
Please report any malfunctions in the operation of this Unit or any
discrepancies in this manual to the Rose Electronics Technical Support
Department.

APPENDICES
INSTALLATION and OPERATIONS MANUAL 9
Appendix A- General Specifications
Input 1 x DVI-D Single-Link
Resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz (DVI-D or VGA)
Outputs 4 x DVI or VGA
(VGA requires a DVI to VGA adapter)
W D H
Dimensions 17.0in 7.0in 1.75in
43.2cm 17.8cm 4.45cm
Weight 2.3 lbs / 1.04 kg
Power Adapter Input 90 VAC to 264 VAC / 47 Hz to 63 Hz
Power Adapter Output 5.0VDC / 3.0A
Operating Temp.
Storage Temp
Operating Humidity
Approvals

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Appendix B- Part Numbers
Part Number Description
VWL-S122DV 2 x 2 Video wall
CAB-DVIIMMxxx DVI-I male to male cable
CAB-DVIDMMxxx DVI-D male to male cable
(xxx = length of cable in feet)

10707 Stancliff Road Phone: [phone]
Houston, Texas 77099 WWW.ROSE.COM