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MV4 • IP MultiViewer User Manual

CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION .....................................................................................................................................................1
NETWORK AV INFRASTRUCTURE P REREQUISITES ........................................................................................................2
Network Protocols ................................................................................................................................................................ 2
Network Requirments........................................................................................................................................................... 2
Switch
S peed ........................................................................................................................................................................ 2
Choosing An Ethernet
Switch ............................................................................................................................................... 2
Switch Guidlines ................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Implementation
Considerations ........................................................................................................................................... 4
Single Switch
N etworking..................................................................................................................................................... 4
Multiple Switch
Networking ................................................................................................................................................. 4
Netwrok Discovery................................................................................................................................................................ 5
CONFIGURATION ...................................................................................................................................................7
Configuring MV4 Encoder and Decoder IP Addresses .......................................................................................................... 7
Configuring Stream Settings (Manually) ............................................................................................................................... 8
Video Format Setting (Decoder Only) ................................................................................................................................... 9
Custom Splash Screen (Decoder Only).................................................................................................................................. 9
ADVANCED CONFIGURATION ....................................................................................................................................9
Video Source Timeout (Decoder Only) ................................................................................................................................. 9
Video Power Save (Decoder Only) ........................................................................................................................................ 9
HDCP Force On (Decoder Only)............................................................................................................................................. 9
Genlock (Decoder Only)........................................................................................................................................................ 9
Video Output Setting (Decoder Only) ................................................................................................................................... 9
OSD Text Display (Decoder Only) .......................................................................................................................................... 9
MV4 CONFIGURATION .........................................................................................................................................10
Supported Resolution ......................................................................................................................................................... 10
Display Modes..................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Front Panel Control ............................................................................................................................................................. 12
OSD Menus ......................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Front & Rear Hardware Images........................................................................................................................................... 18
ENCODER OPTIONS..............................................................................................................................................19
MV4 Encoder Device Tab .................................................................................................................................................... 19
MV4 Enocder Network Tab ................................................................................................................................................. 20
MV4 Encoder Configuration Tab ......................................................................................................................................... 21
MV4 Encoder System Tab.................................................................................................................................................... 21
DECODER OPTIONS..............................................................................................................................................22
MV4 Decoder Device Tab.................................................................................................................................................... 22
MV4 Decoder Network Tab................................................................................................................................................. 23
MV4 Decoder Configuration Tab......................................................................................................................................... 24
MV4 Decoder System Tab ................................................................................................................................................... 25
CONTROL ..........................................................................................................................................................26
Vision Lite............................................................................................................................................................................ 26
Third-Party Control Drivers and Plugins.............................................................................................................................. 31
API Control .......................................................................................................................................................................... 31
TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................................................................................................38
LED Indicators ..................................................................................................................................................................... 38
Checking The Firmware....................................................................................................................................................... 38
Support ............................................................................................................................................................................... 38
Factory Default Settings...................................................................................................................................................... 39
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS .....................................................................................................................................40
DIMENSIONS ......................................................................................................................................................41
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Introduction
INTRODUCTION
Visionary Solutions 4K UHD over IP cinema quality, ultra-low latency [~1 frame - visually lossless] encoder and decoder bypass
the constraints of traditional switch matrix distribution systems by harnessing the flexibility and scalability of converged IP
networks.
With the growing demand for 4K UHD video, professional AV designers and IT directors–in an increasingly converged AV/IT
environment–can use Visionary Solutions products as an alternative to conventional distribution systems.
Visionary’s PackeTV® and PacketAV® products can be deployed on any industry standard IP network. They can be used on
existing enterprise IP networks or on a physically separate parallel network [private network] to offload traffic, using the same
network protocols, methods, and devices but without intermingling video traffic with data or voice, and with equal ease of
installation.
Visionary’s MV4 is a high-performance IP Multiviewer with integrated scaling and multi-windowing technology. The MV4 IP
Multiviewer is a 1RU rack-mountable windowing appliance that connects to a network and accepts up to (4) AV over IP
streams from PacketAV Matrix Series ultra-low latency 4K encoders. The MV4 is designed for processing these dynamically
switchable input streams simultaneously in a variety of layouts. Each input can be scaled and positioned according to default
presets (such as quad view, side-by-side, Full, PiP, PaP, 3+1, etc.) or in any user-defined configuration. With the MV4 users can
mix and match input resolutions, scale any video input up to 4K UHD and route any input to any window, combining up to
four sources together into a single 4K image. The combined output video is then encoded into a single stream sent to one or
more PacketAV Matrix Series Decoders at resolutions up to 4K. Multiple MV4’s can be cascaded to provide 7×1, 10×1, 13×1,
16x1 or higher capability.
The MV4 IP Multiviewer enables users to select audio from any of the four sources for playback — even one not currently
displayed. Seamless switching ensures no frame loss during window and video transitions. Both 1080p60 (HD) and 4K (UHD)
inputs can be displayed without downscaling, taking full advantage of the MV4 IP Multiviewer’s remarkable image processing.
MV4 presents a paradigm shift in traditional multiwindowing technology that has until now required a separate HDMI
multiviewer at each display. This flexible and scalable method of IP distributed multi-windowing allows the MV4 to be
centrally located mounted in an MDF rack or anywhere else on the network, expanding capabilities while reducing installation
and maintenance costs.
The MV4 IP Multiviewer is controllable via the front panel buttons along with an intuitive on-screen (OSD) Graphical User
Interface, simplifying system configuration. Third-party control is supported via API. Visionary’s MV4 IP Multiviewer is an ideal
solution for small and large commercial venues that require monitoring or displaying of multiple sources simultaneously.
From the conference room to the control room, to the classroom, the versatile MV4 represents the next evolution in IP
Multiviewer technology.
An encoder is connected to an [HDMI] AV source signal [a camera, STB, media player, PC or server, BluRay player, or digital
signage player, etc.]. The signal is converted into a packetized network stream that is compatible with off-the-shelf IGMP
enabled Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) switches (Jumbo Frames enabled). Using an existing CAT 5/6 infrastructure, users can connect
CAT 5/6 to any MV4 IP Multiviewer anywhere on the same GbE network. The MV4 decoders take the IP packets received over CAT
5/6 cables, same as other Visionary Packet AV decoders, and sends them to the MV4 encoder to be converted into a packetized
network stream that is received by a Packet AV decoder. The decoder then converts them back into an HDMI signal
connecting directly to a display, delivering visually lossless video. A signal from any encoder can be sent to any decoder on the
same network. The signals can easily be controlled with our Vision Lite software to create different outputs on the display side,
including video wall or matrix switching.

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Network AV Infrastructure Prerequisites
NETWORK AV INFRASTRUCTURE P REREQUISITES
This section is intended to provide a basic understanding of applicable networking technologies and the infrastructure
requirements needed for a successful Visionary Solutions Encoder/Decoder/MV4 system installation, and to ensure a rapid
deployment and seamless integration. Many network issues can be minimized or solved before they occur with appropriate
knowledge and proper planning.
The MV4 will work with most non-blocking, IGMP with IGMP Snooping, 8K or better Jumbo Packet 1GbE network switches. At
least one layer-3 switch with IGMP-query capability is required. For PIM (multicast routing) of MV4 video streams, the network
switches would need to be capable of PIM (Sparse, Dense, or Sparse-Dense).
Do not connect any encoders or decoders to aswitch until the switch is configured for multicasting and IGMP Snoopingis
enabled. Check with your switch manufacturer for the default configuration settings.
NETWORK PROTOCOLS
All data on a network is encapsulated in packets, according to the TCP/IP protocols. Data packets are routed through the
network to their destination(s) by switches using information in the header of IP packets. Transmission can be unicast or
multicast. Unicast transmissions are point-to-point, from a single source to a single destination. Multicast transmissions
originate from a single device and are received by a group of devices on the network, according to the Internet Group
Management Protocol (IGMP). Multicast transmission is ideal for bandwidth-intensive application such as media distribution as
it allows for efficient use of network bandwidth. Only a single copy of the data is distributed to multiple destinations. On the
other hand, unicast distribution of media to multiple destinations is an extremely inefficient use of network bandwidth because
duplicate copies of the data are sent, point-to- point, from the source to each destination. Encoder/Decoder/MV4 devices make
use of the multicast protocol. More information concerning IGMP may be found here at:
http://docwiki.cisco.com/wiki/Internet_Protocol_Multicast#Internet_Group_Management_Protocol
There are two ways to implement multicast routing when using our equipment:
•IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol): Allows video streams (groups) to be dynamically routed only to those
ports requesting the video stream. The IGMP feature prevents the multicast video traffic from flooding the network
and can significantly reduce traffic in a layer-3 network. This is the recommended setting for our equipment.
•PIM (Protocol Independent Multicast): Functions independently of IP routing protocol. PIM Dense Mode (PIM-DM) is
less preferred for this application because it floods the network using unicast routing protocols to build routing tables.
For more information, visit: http://docwiki.cisco.com/wiki/Internet_Protocol_Multicast#Protocol-
Independent_Multicast.
NETWORK REQUIREMENTS
For help determining the network requirements for your Visionary Solutions installation, please contact support@visionary-
av.com.
SWITCH S PEED
The E4100 encoder will produce up to 800Mb/s of data. Therefore, 10 encoders will require 10 x 800MB/s = 8Gbps.
Encoder/Decoder/MV4 requires the switch to be GbE. Encoder/Decoder/MV4 technology is used to transmit visually lossless
8~10:1 compressed video up to 4K along with other AV signals such as audio, USB, and control signals. For video alone, this means
raw bandwidth of up to 800Mbps for 4K.
CHOOSING AN ETHERNET S WITCH
Switches must support these functions:
• Gigabit Ethernet
• Jumbo Frames (enabled)
• IGMP Snooping
• IGMP Querier
• IGMP Snooping Fast Leave
If the switches are used for multi-switch networking, they must also support PIM Routing (Sparse, Dense, or Sparse-
Dense). These features may be helpful as well:

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Network AV Infrastructure Prerequisites
• Dynamic multicast router port
• Forwarding unknown multicast to multicast router ports only
Any network switch should have a backplane capacity of at least (2 x 1000-Mbps x N) where N is the number of ports on the
switch passing the video traffic. For example, a 24-port switch where all available ports may be used to pass video traffic should
have a (2 x 1000 x 24) = 48Gbps backplane. One channel of encoder video can be sent or received from each port in this switch
example although full bandwidth may not be used at any one time.
The maximum distance between devices is 100m (328ft) over CAT 5e (or better) cable. This distance can be extended in
increments of 100m (328ft) by using a gigabit switch as a repeater between devices. Copper to fiber adapters can extend the
maximum distance between devices up to 10km through the use of fiber.
Since different brands and models of switches perform differently when handling multicast IP packets, functional verification
and pressure testing are also recommended in any installation. Switches that perform well in smaller installations may not
work well in larger installations. Recommended configuration settings may vary based on your switch.
Visionary Solutions offers sample switch configuration files, optimized for Network AV, for certain switch brands/models for
testing purposes. Contact [e-mail] to obtain the files.
SWITCH GUIDELINES
1. Enable IGMP querying and snooping (set IGMP Version to IGMP V2 if the switch is capable). To enable the transmission of
a source to multiple destinations, MV4 devices make use of multicast. The default behavior of a layer-2 switch is to
broadcast those packets, which means that every packet will be transmitted to all possible destinations. IGMP snooping
checks IGMP packets passing through the network, picks out the group registration, and configures multicasting
accordingly. A layer-2 switch supporting IGMP Snooping can passively snoop on IGMP Query, Report, and Leave (IGMP
version 2) packets transferred between IP multicast routers/switches and IP multicast hosts to determine the IP multicast
group membership. This is why any network switch used with MV4 must support IGMP Snooping. Our end points use IGMP
protocol to assign the end points into multicast groups and the router uses IGMP snooping to efficiently route multicast
packets only to the receivers that want to receive them.
IGMP Snooping is used to identify multicast IP packets, assign IP packets into multicast groups so that the router only sends
to devices that want to receive the packets, establish membership in a multicast group, and register a router to receive
designated multicast traffic. Multicast filtering is achieved by dynamic group control management. Many switches have the
IGMP Snooping feature disabled by default and manual configuration is required. Often, checking the Enable IGMP
Snooping option is the only setting needed to enable IGMP Snooping. Implementing IGMP Snooping is vendor specific and
additional configuration is often needed.
IGMP Snooping Querier is used to send out group membership queries on a timed interval, retrieve IGMP membership
reports from active members, and update the group membership tables. The Leave Group packet is sent when a device wants
to leave a group.
Because multicasting video traffic can flood a network and significantly reduce the flow of traffic, it is important to ensure
that your
network infrastructure and backbone switches support IGMP Snooping so that your core network is able to ignore
the traffic streams multicasting can generate. By default, all multicast traffic should be blocked until requested by a multicast
group member. Without IGMP Querying/Snooping, multicast traffic is treated in the same manner as a broadcast
transmission, which forwards packets to all ports on the network. With IGMP Querying/Snooping, multicast traffic is only
forwarded to ports
that are members of that multicast group. IGMP Snooping generates no additional network traffic,
which significantly reduces the multicast traffic passing through your switch.
Note: Some switches require that the routing table be pre-loaded so that the switch does not have to interrogate each IP
packet to determine its
destination. Static routing can be used to route multicast traffic. Protocols similar to Generic Routing
Encapsulation (GRE) can be used to
encapsulate multicast packets in unicast wrappers for point-to-point transmission
between switches, and when the packets arrive at the destination IP address, the unicast wrapper is removed.
2. Enable Fast Leave. The switch may also support IGMP Snooping Fast Leave, which shortens the time takes for a device to
leave a group and be made available to join to a different group. A switch can be informed that a device wants to leave a
multicast channel by sending it a IGMP Leave Group packet. Once received, the time it takes for the switch to apply the new
configuration may vary from one switch to another. Most switches have a Fast Leave configuration option. When enabled,
Fast Leave speeds up the time needed for a port assigned to one multicast group to leave the group and join a different
multicast group. This significantly reduces the video switching time. Always enable the Fast Leave option when it is
available.

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3. Allow multicast traffic on all network ports through which video streams pass.
4. Ensure current Access Control Lists (ACLs) are not filtering multicast or control traffic.
5. Remove Flow Control and/or Storm Control on any network port passing the video stream.
6. Enable VLANs to separate video traffic from data and voice.
7. Enable Jumbo Frames.
8. Disable Green Ethernet (or efficiency mode). Some switches have the ability to lower the power consumption on the ports as
a
“Green” feature. This can cause issues with bandwidth intensive devices (like our encoders and decoders).
IMPLEMENTATION C ONSIDERATIONS
MV4 devices can be installed on a physically separate network or converged onto an existing GbE network. When implementing,
it is important to decide at the earliest stages of planning if the system will be integrated into the rest of the network or if it will
reside on a dedicated AV network. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages, but wherever possible we recommend the use
of a dedicated AV switch. Using the existing network is of course possible–but it adds extra complexity to the installation and
often removes control of the networking equipment from the site’s AV staff or installer.
The first thing to consider is how much control the install and site teams have over the network configuration. Do they have
access and clearance to change the managed switch configurations on the fly? Is the network administrator willing to make the
necessary changes to support multicast and IGMP traffic on their network? Will they allow the creation of a VLAN or change
their existing VLAN configuration to support the required configuration? If the answer to these questions is no, then it is highly
recommended that the system be installed on a separate dedicated network switch. If this is not an option, then a conversation
needs to take place with the network admin staff to ensure they are aware of the requirements.
SINGLE SWITCH N ETWORKING
Single switch networking can be used when there are no more than 100m (328ft) from the central distribution point. Any
network switch should have a backplane capacity of at least (2 x 1000-Mbps x N) where N is the number of ports on the switch
passing the video traffic. For example, a 24-port switch where all available ports may be used to pass video traffic should have a
(2 x 1000 x 24) = 48Gbps backplane.
MULTIPLE SWITCH N ETWORKING
The maximum distance between devices is 100m (328ft) over CAT 5e (or better) cable. This distance can be extended in
increments of 100m (328ft) by using a gigabit switch as a repeater between devices. Copper to fiber adapters can extend the
maximum distance between devices up to 10km through the use of fiber.
When using multiple switches, we recommend at least 10Gbps bi-directional connections between switches.
• (Link Bandwidth)/(800Mbps) = Number of simultaneous streams across link for 4K and (Link Bandwidth)/(200Mbps) =
Number of simultaneous streams across link for 1080p.
• The maximum number of streams possible between switches = link bandwidth (10Gbps) / 800Mbps (for 4K) x
number of encoders (or 200Mbps for 1080p).
• For 4K streaming, the total number of streams (800xn) must be ≤ 10,000.
• For 1080p streaming, the total number of streams (200xn) must be ≤10,000.

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Network Discovery
NETWORK DISCOVERY
Discover your MV4 IP Multiviewer on the network. By default, the encoders and decoders are shipped from the factory in DHCP
mode with Auto IP Failover. In DHCP mode, each encoder and decoder unit are automatically assigned a unique IP address by the
DHCP server. If there is no DHCP server on the network, the encoders and decoders (after about one minute) will “failover” to Auto
IP mode where each encoder and decoder unit assigns itself a unique IP address within the range of
169.254.1.0–169.254.254.255,
with a 255.255.0.0 subnet mask and a gateway address of 169.254.0.254.
To configure the units, you must access the web interface of each encoder and decoder using a computer.
In order to communicate with the MV4 IP Multiviewer endpoints, the devices must be on the same subnet as your computer.
You may need to change the computer’s network settings to accomplish this.
On a Microsoft Windows computer, configure your network settings as follows:
1. Click Start menu, go to Control Panel > Network and Sharing center > Change Adapter Settings > Local Area Connection.
Right-click and choose Properties.
2. Highlight Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) then click Properties. This opens the window you use to configure
your network settings.
To set up your computer to communicate with endpoints that are using DHCP:
• Method 1: If there is a DHCP server on the network, accept Obtain an IP address automatically (the default). The computer
will be automatically assigned a unique IP address by the DHCP server on the same subnet, allowing communication with
the MV4 encoder/decoders.
• Method 2: Configure your computer with a static IP address within the defined DHCP range for your network (the subnet
(VLAN) defined by the DHCP netmask for your network). Choose Use the following IP address. Enter an IP address then
click OK. To avoid address conflicts, enter a static address that is not in the range of addresses that will be given out by the
DHCP server. For example: If the DHCP range = 192.168.1.100 –192.168.1.150 and netmask = 255.255.255.0, you can assign
192.168.1.151.
To set up your computer to communicate with endpoints that are using Auto IP:
• Method 1: If there is no DHCP server on the network, a Windows PC will “failover” to Auto IP in a similar way as the
encoders and decoders. Accept Obtain an IP address automatically (the default). After about one minute the computer will
assign itself a unique IP address within the range of
169.254.1.0–169.254.254.255, with a 255.255.0.0 subnet mask,
allowing communication with the encoders and decoders on the network that are also assigned IP addresses via Auto IP.

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• Method 2: If the computer already has a statically-assigned IP address:
1. Click Advanced > Add.
2. Click Add to enter a unique IP address within the range of 169.254.1.0–169.254.254.255, with a subnet of 255.255.0.0.
•Method 3: Configure the computer with a unique static IP address within the range of 169.254.1.0 –169.254.254.255, with
a subnet of 255.255.0.0. If your address is not unique conflicts will occur.
There are multiple ways to discover (find the assigned IP address) the encoders and decoders on your network.
1. Use the Vision Lite application to auto-discover units. RECOMMENDED – refer to section Vision Lite.
2. Look at the DHCP server list of assigned IP addresses.
3. Use avahi-browse (requires avahi-daemon to be running) to find the unit IP addresses.
4. Using a Linux operating system (OS) on the network, ping 226.0.0.19 from the same subnet (VLAN) as the unit to
return a list of assigned IP addresses. On a Windows OS, the ping command only displays the first responding
address.
5. Use nmap to scan for Visionary Solutions MAC Addresses.
6. For decoders only: Connect to the network via HDMI to a display. The IP address displays on the bottom right of
the Boot up screen image on the display device when there is no source connected.
Once discovered, you can use the embedded web interface on each encoder and decoder unit to configure and change the
network settings. To log in to the web interface, enter the unit’s IP address in a web browser for the URL OR click the IP address
in the Vision Lite application Configuration page. Log in with
username =admin password=admin.

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Configuration
CONFIGURATION
CONFIGURING MV4 ENCODER AND DECODER IP ADDRESSES
As previously mentioned, by default, the encoders and decoders are shipped from the factory in DHCP mode with Auto IP
Failover. For a permanent installation, and to ensure system consistency, it is recommended to configure all of the encoders
and decoders with static IP addresses.
Important: IP configuration changes must be done correctly to avoid any communication disruptions with the units.
Communication with the Vision Lite Server and the computer that the application resides on is dependent upon the computer
being in the same IP address range as the encoders and decoders on the network. Therefore, before making any IP address
changes to the units, we recommend having two statically-assigned IP addresses on the computer.
When using DHCP, configure the first static IP address to an address within the defined DHCP range for your network (the subnet
(VLAN) defined by the DHCP netmask for your network). Be sure that the static address you assign is not in the range of
addresses that will be given out by the DHCP server to avoid address conflicts. For example: If the DHCP range = 192.168.1.100 –
192.168.1.150 and netmask = 255.255.255.0, you can assign 192.168.1.151.
When using Auto IP, assign an address within the range of 169.254.1.0 – 169.254.254.255, with a 255.255.0.0 subnet mask.
AND
Configure a second static IP address in the range of the IP addresses you are planning to assign to the units. Assign new IP
addresses to the encoder and decoder units as follows:
1. Access the web interface for the encoder or decoder unit.
2. Log in with username= admin password=admin.
3. Click the Network tab.
4. Set IP.MODE to Static.
5. Set the IP.ADDRESS. Example: 192.168.1.45
6. Set the IP.NETMASK. Example: 255.255.255.0
7. Set the IP.GATEWAY. Example: 192.168.1.1
8. Set the IP.DNS_SERVER (optional). Example: 4.2.2.1
9. Click Save to save the new settings. The unit will automatically reboot. The unit is now configured with the new
network settings.
Once the initial configuration is complete, you will be primarily using the Vision Lite matrix routing control software (or other
third-party control systems) to route the encoder and decoder streams to each other. When using these systems, the
STREAM.HOST setting, described in the following sections, is automatically updated each time a routing/switch occurs.
In the absence of a control system, it is still possible to manually configure the stream settings. The instructions are
included below.

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Configuration
CONFIGURING STREAM SETTINGS (MANUALLY)
UNICAST MODE
The term unicast is used to describe a configuration where information is sent from one point to another point. A unicast
transmission sends IP packets to a single recipient on a network. It is possible to have multiple encoder and decoder units
connected in a system. However, in unicast mode, an encoder unit can communicate with only one decoder unit at a time.
1. Access the web interface for the encoder and decoder units that will be using unicast mode.
2. Log in with
username =admin password=admin
3. Click the Configuration tab.
4. Set STREAM.MODE to Unicast.
5. On the encoder:
a. Click Save on to save the new settings. The unit will automatically reboot.
6. On the decoder:
a. Set STREAM.HOST to the IP address of the encoder that the decoder is tuned in to.
b. Click Save on to save the new settings. The unit will automatically reboot. The units are now connected in unicast
mode.
MULTICAST MODE
The term multicast is used to describe a configuration where information is sent from one or more points to a set of other points.
For example, a single encoder unit can transmit data to multiple decoder units. In addition, if multiple encoder units are used,
each encoder unit can transmit data to any decoder that is not already receiving data from another encoder unit.
Note: Visionary’s MV4E encoder defaults to a multicast stream based on their serial numbers. We recommend that you leave this
as the stream address unless the range (225.168.0.0–
225.169.255.255) conflicts with other multicast streams on your network. If
you need to change the multicast stream address, please contact support@visionary-av. com for assistance.
1. Access the web interface for the encoder or decoder unit that will be using multicast mode.
2. Log in with
username =admin password=admin.
3. Click the Configuration tab.
4. Set STREAM.MODE to Multicast.
5. On the encoder:
a. Click Save to save the new settings. The unit will automatically reboot.
6. On the decoder:
a. Set STREAM.HOST to the IP address of the encoder that the decoder is tuned in to.
b. Click Save to save the new settings. The unit will automatically reboot.
7. Repeat steps 1–4 and step 6 for each decoder you want to tune into the encoder’s
multicast stream. The units are now connected in multicast mode.

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Advanced Configuration
VIDEO FORMAT SETTING (DECODER ONLY)
By default, the VIDEO.FORMAT field on the MV4D decoder is set to Source. This means that the same source resolution being
encoded by the currently “tuned” MV4D is passed through to the output. This is for cases where you are certain that the display
connected to the MV4D can handle any of the source resolutions that it may be tuned to. If the connected display cannot show
an encoded resolution, set this field to a value that the display can decode. For example, if you are tuning a 4K encoded stream
and are using an HD display, set this value to 1080P60. The decoder will scale the tuned stream to 1080P60 and allow the display
to show the stream.
CUSTOM SPLASH SCREEN (DECODER ONLY)
A custom splash screen may be uploaded to the decoder for use when there is no audio source, or a source time out occurs. The
file must be a JPEG (*.jpg) and be less than 500KB (524287 bytes) in size. Resolution should be 1920x1080. Other resolutions
will result in lower quality or aspect ratio mismatch.
ADVANCED CONFIGURATION
VIDEO SOURCE TIMEOUT (DECODER ONLY)
VIDEO.SOURCE_TIMEOUT – When there is no source available, time out TRUE will cause the decoder to switch to the splash
screen after approximately 10 seconds.
VIDEO POWER SAVE (DECODER ONLY)
VIDEO.POWER_SAVE – After the time out, turn off the HDMI output.
HDCP FORCE ON
Encoder: Force the encoder to accept only HDCP sources.
Decoder: Force the decoder to HDCP encrypt the output.
HDCP Force On determines whether a unit forces HDCP for all sources or sinks (TRUE) or allows non-encrypted to go through
natively (FALSE). When FALSE switching can be slow if you need to renegotiate the HDMI link.
GENLOCK (DECODER ONLY)
When set to FALSE allows the decoder output to free run and not be genlocked to the source encoder. Useful for some projectors
that cannot accommodate wide clock range. Should be set to TRUE for video wall setups.
VIDEO OUTPUT SETTING (DECODER ONLY)
Sets the HDMI output operation of a decoder to NORMAL, OFF, LOGO or STANDBY. NORMAL is normal operation transmitting
video out the HDMI output. OFF disables the HDMI output. LOGO displays the splash screen out the HDMI output. STANDBY
displays a black screen out the HDMI output. Each time a decoder gets tuned to an encoder the VIDEO.OUTPUT is automatically
set to NORMAL.
OSD TEXT DISPLAY (DECODER ONLY)
The OSD (On Screed Display) is used to put user text onto the screen as an overlay. Once text is entered, the text will appear in
the upper left corner of the display. The default text color is blue. To obtain a key to unlock advanced OSD features (font, font
size, position, and color) contact [e-mail].

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MV4 CONFIGURATION
SUPPORTED RESOLUITION
•Max Input/Output: 4K30 4:4:4 HDR 8 bit (3840x2160 30Hz) / 1080P60 4:4:4 HDR 12 bit (1920x1080 60Hz)
•4K30 4:4:4 HDR 8 bit (3840x2160 30Hz) output supports up to 2-windows except in Quad Mode
•Independent Video In to Video Out resolution.
Note: rotation only supports the same input/output resolutions.
DISPLAY MODES
MV4 IP Multiviewer supports Quad (2x2), Picture In Picture (PIP), Picture Aside Picture (PAP), Full Screen, and Custom Multiview
layout configurations
QUAD MODE
In Quad Mode, the screen is split into four fields of equal size each displaying the entire contents of four different video sources.
•Supports 1080P & 4K30 output
PICTURE IN PICTURE (PIP) MODE
In PIP Mode, the full screen display of one of the four video sources is accompanied by one, two, or three small images of the
three other video sources on the right-hand margin of the screen allowing simultaneous monitoring.
•Supports 1080P output (max. 4 windows)
•Supports 4K30 output (max. 2 windows)

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PICTURE ASIDE PICTURE (PAP/POP) MODE
In PAP Mode, the screen is split in two fields of equal size displaying dual window side-by-side (portrait).
•Supports 1080P & 4K30 output
FULL SCREEN MODE
In Full Screen Mode, one of the four video sources is displayed in full screen size and maximum resolution.
•Supports 1080P & 4K30 output
CUSTOM MODE
In Custom Mode each video source is displayed in its own separate, detached window. The size, position and selection of the
windows are customizable. Including the ability to rotate each image 90 degrees to the left or right for a vertical mounted
display. Custom mode allows for the layering of windows and adjustment of the transparency of each video source. 2- and 3-
source viewing is possible with this mode. Custom mode can maintain input aspect ratio if desired, no stretching necessary.
•Supports 1080P output (max. 4 windows)
•Supports 4K30 output (max. 2 windows)

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FRONT PANEL CONTROL
Note: Press and hold the UP/DOWN buttons can increase/decrease the value continuously.
MODE
Press MODE button to cycle the following MV4 multiviewer modes.
4K30 Output
1080P Output
RES
Used to switch the output resolution between 1080P and 4K30
INFO
Used to display the OSD information as the below format.
AUDIO
Used to change the audio source from DECODER 1 through 4 in sequence.
ENTER
Used to display the OSD menu or to choose/enter the selected item.
BACK
Used to get back to the previous menu or to close the OSD.
UP
Used to move up the OSD selection or to increase the selected adjustable value.
DOWN
Used to move down the OSD selection or to decrease the selected adjustable value.

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OSD MENUS
Note: OSD functions will automatically save the last value setting.
Press ENTER to call out:
Use UP/DOWN front panel buttons to select a menu option, and then press ENTER button.
IMAGE QUALITY ADJUST
Image Quality Adjust is available for all the modes.
1. Use UP/DOWN front panel buttons to select a menu option, and then press ENTER button.
2. Use the UP/DOWN buttons to adjust the value of the selected option.
3. Use the BACK button to return to the previous menu option.
4. Factory Default is the Channel 1-Video 1 at 1080P RES.
IMAGE CHANNEL SET UP
Image Channel Set Up for the Quad Mode: (1080P & 4K30)
1. Use the UP/DOWN front panel buttons to change its input source.

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Image Channel Set Up for Picture Aside Picture (PAP) Mode: (4K30 Only)
1. Use the UP/DOWN front panel buttons to select Channel L or Channel R.
2. Use the ENTER front panel button to select the input source for selected channel.
3. Input R is copy from Channel R, Input L is copy from Channel L
Image Channel Set Up for Picture in Picture (PIP) Mode: (1080P Only)
1. Use the UP/DOWN front panel button to select the channel to set up and then ENTER.
2. Input Video: Press ENTER to change input video source.
3. Output: Press ENTER to switch ON/OFF.
4. Size & Position: Press ENTER to choose the following OSD functions:
5. Step: Press ENTER to set up the interval each UP/DOWN button press (step).
6. Hor Start: Press ENTER to adjust the image’s horizontal start position by UP/DOWN button press.

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7. Hor Width: Press ENTER to adjust the image’s width by UP/DOWN button press.
8. Ver Start: Press ENTER to adjust the image’s vertical start position by UP/DOWN button press.
9. Ver Height: Press ENTER to adjust the image’s height by UP/DOWN button press.
10. Reset: Press ENTER to return all the above settings to factory default.
Image Channel Set Up for Picture in Picture (PIP) Mode: (4K30 Only)
1. Use the UP/DOWN front panel buttons to select the channel to set up and then ENTER:
2. Input Video: Press ENTER to change input video source.
3. Output: Press ENTER to switch ON/OFF.
4. Size & Position: Press Enter to choose the following OSD functions:
5. Step: Press ENTER to set up the interval each UP/DOWN button press (step).
6. Hor Start: Press ENTER to adjust the image’s horizontal start position by UP/DOWN button press.
7. Hor Width: Press ENTER to adjust the image’s width by UP/DOWN button press.
8. Ver Start: Press ENTER to adjust the image’s vertical start position by UP/DOWN button press.
9. Ver Height: Press ENTER to adjust the image’s height by UP/DOWN button press.

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10. Img L Hor Start: use to adjust image’s left Horizontal position to match the above Hor Start.
11. Img R Hor Start: use to adjust image’s right Horizontal position to match the above Hor Start.
12. Img L Ver Start: use to adjust image’s left Vertical position to match the above Ver Start.
13. Img R Ver Start: use to adjust image’s right Vertical position to match the above Ver Start.
14. Reset: Press ENTER to return all the above settings to factory default.
Here are some tips to assist with image adjustment when in 4K30 Picture in Picture (PIP) mode:
1. Slightly adjust the Hor Start/Width to eliminate the gap between left and right half sections.
2. When the image crosses the center line, slightly adjust Img L Ver Start, Img R Ver Start and Img L Hor.
3. Move image to meet the frame if the input source is 4K30.
4. Slightly adjust Img L Ver Start and Img L Hor.
5. Move it to meet the frame if the input source is less than 4K30.
Image Channel Setup is not available for the Full Screen Mode. (1080P & 4K30)
IMAGE CONVERT
Image Convert for Quad Mode: (1080P & 4K30)
1. Use the UP/DOWN front panel buttons to select the channel to adjust.
2. Use the ENTER button to set Mirror OFF/ON for selected channel.

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Image Convert for Custom Mode: (1080P Only)
1. Use the UP/DOWN front panel buttons to select the channel and option to adjust.
2. Use the ENTER button to set Mirror OFF/ON for selected channel.
3. Use the ENTER button to select alpha blending (image transparency), then adjust using UP/DOWN buttons. The overlay
sequence is Ch1/2/3/4(top).
Image Convert for Custom Mode: (4K30 Only)
1. Use the UP/DOWN front panel buttons to select the channel and option to adjust.
2. Use the ENTER button to set Mirror OFF/ON for selected channel.
3. Use the ENTER button to select alpha blending (image transparency), then adjust using UP/DOWN buttons.
Image Convert for Picture Aside Picture (PAP/POP): (4K30 Only)
1. Use the UP/DOWN front panel buttons to select the channel to adjust.
2. Use the ENTER button to set Mirror OFF/ON for selected channel.

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Image Convert for Full Screen Mode: (1080p & 4K30)
1. Use the UP/DOWN front panel buttons to select the option to adjust.
2. Mirror: Press ENTER to switch between OFF/ON.
3. Rotation: Press ENTER to switch between OFF/R90/180/L90
Note: Rotation is only available for single-viewing mode and when the input/output resolutions are the same.
4. Reset: Press ENTER to return all the above settings to factory default.
FRONT & REAR HARDWARE IMAGES
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REAR