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  • Page 1 Video Wall 3GSDI Audio Controller Embedder EXT-HD-VWC-144 User Manual Release A4...
  • Page 2 HD Video Wall Controller Important Safety Instructions GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this product near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Page 3 Gefen warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in material and workmanship. If equipment fails because of such defects and Gefen is notified within two (2) years from the date of shipment, Gefen will, at its option, repair or replace the equipment, provided that the equipment has not been subjected to mechanical, electrical, or other abuse or modifications.
  • Page 4 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday - Friday, Pacific Time HD Video Wall Controller is a trademark of Gefen, LLC. Important Notice Gefen, LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hardware, packaging, and any accompanying documentation without prior written notice. © 2015 Gefen, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 5 HD Video Wall Controller Operating Notes • The HD Video Wall Controller only operates in 2x2 (two rows of two displays) mode, only. This unit does not support 4x1 (column) or 1x4 (row) configurations.
  • Page 6 HD Video Wall Controller Licensing lwIP is licenced under the BSD licence: Copyright (c) 2001-2004 Swedish Institute of Computer Science. All rights reserved. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: 1.
  • Page 7 Packing List The HD Video Wall Controller ships with the items listed below. If any of these items are not present in the box when you first open it, immediately contact your dealer or Gefen. • 1 x HD Video Wall Controller •...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    3GSDI Audio Embedder HD Video Wall Controller Table of Contents Getting Started Panel Layout ......................2 Front ......................2 Back ......................3 IR Remote Control Unit ..................4 Top ........................ 4 Bottom ......................6 Installing the Batteries ................... 7 Setting the IR Channel .................. 8 Installation ......................
  • Page 9 HD Video Wall Controller Table of Contents Video ► Display Info ................. 110 EDID ► Assign ..................111 EDID ► Bank Names ................114 EDID ► Upload / Download ..............115 Network ..................... 117 System ...................... 120 Appendix Upgrading the Firmware ..................124 Using the Web Interface ................

  • Page 11: 01 Getting Started

    Video Wall Controller 01 Getting Started Panel Layout ......................2 Front ......................2 Back ......................3 IR Remote Control Unit ..................4 Top ........................ 4 Bottom ......................6 Installing the Batteries ................... 7 Setting the IR Channel .................. 8 Installation ......................9 Connecting the HD Video Wall Controller .............

  • Page 12: Panel Layout

    Getting Started Panel Layout Front Name Description Power indicator This LED glows bright blue when the unit is connected to an AC outlet and the unit is powered on. In standby mode, this LED glows bright red. Power Press this button to toggle between power-on and standby mode.

  • Page 13: Back

    Getting Started Panel Layout Back Name Description IR Ext Connect the included IR Extender (Gefen part no. EXT-RMT-EXTIRN) to this port. HDMI In Connect the included HDMI cable between this port and the Hi-Def source. Out (1 - 4) Connect up to four HDTV displays to these HDMI outputs.

  • Page 14: Ir Remote Control Unit

    Getting Started IR Remote Control Unit Name Description Info Used to toggle notifications on all outputs. Menu Press this button to display the built-in menu system. Exit Press this button to exit the main menu or exit from sub-menus. page | 4...
  • Page 15 Getting Started IR Remote Control Unit Output Cycle (◄ / ► ) Press these buttons to cycle through the available output resolutions. For a list of #set_ available resolutions, refer to the output command. Horizontal (◄ / ► ) Press these buttons to adjust the horizontal positioning of the image.

  • Page 16: Bottom

    Getting Started IR Remote Control Unit Bottom Battery Cover Name Description Battery slot Holds the batteries for operating the (shown without batteries) IR remote. Use only 1.5V “AAA”-type batteries. See Installing the Batteries more information. DIP switch bank Use these DIP switches to set the IR channel of the remote.

  • Page 17: Installing The Batteries

    Getting Started IR Remote Control Unit Installing the Batteries Remove the battery cover on the bottom of the IR remote control unit. Make sure that the batteries are installed with the correct polarity, as shown in the illustration, below. Always use two 1.5V AAA-type batteries. Replace the battery cover.

  • Page 18: Setting The Ir Channel

    Getting Started IR Remote Control Unit Setting the IR Channel NOTE: The IR remote must be set to the same IR channel as the HD Video Wall Controller. In order for the included IR remote control to communicate with the HD Video Wall Controller, the IR remote control must be set to the same channel as the HD Video Wall Controller.

  • Page 19: Installation

    HD Video Wall Controller. Do not overtighten the locking power connector. Connect the power supply to an available electrical outlet. Sample Wiring Diagram HDMI CABLE RS-232 CABLE CAT-5 CABLE IR EXTENDER HD Video Wall Controller HD Source Network IP Control HD Displays IP-based Automation Control Device EXT-HD-VWC-144 page | 9...

  • Page 21: Operating The Hd Video Wall Controller

    Video Wall Controller 02 Operating the HD Video Wall Controller Introduction......................12 Standby Mode ..................... 12 Turning on the HD Video Wall Controller ............ 12 Using IR Control ..................13 Using the Menu System ..................14 Accessing the Menu System ............... 14 Setting the Output Resolution ..............

  • Page 22: Introduction

    Operating the HD Video Wall Controller Introduction Standby Mode The multi-color LED next to the Power button, on the front panel, indicates the power state of the HD Video Wall Controller. In standby mode, power is being supplied to the HD Video Wall Controller but the unit is not turned on.

  • Page 23: Using Ir Control

    Operating the HD Video Wall Controller Introduction Using IR Control The HD Video Wall Controller can also be powered-ON or placed in standby mode by using the included IR remote control. When the HD Video Wall Controller is in standby mode, press the Power button to power- ON the unit.

  • Page 24: Using The Menu System

    Operating the HD Video Wall Controller Using the Menu System Accessing the Menu System The HD Video Wall Controller uses a built-in menu system to manage and control all video features. To access the menu system, press the Menu button on the front panel or on the included IR remote control.
  • Page 25 Operating the HD Video Wall Controller Using the Menu System Using the Front Panel Buttons Use the ◄, ►, ▲, and ▼ buttons on the front panel to move around within the menu system. Press the ▲ and ▼ buttons to move up and down. Press the ◄ or ► buttons to change the value of the current selection.
  • Page 26 Operating the HD Video Wall Controller Using the Menu System Using the IR Remote Control The IR remote control has buttons which represent the controls on the front panel. Use the ◄, ►, ▲, and ▼ buttons to move around within the menu system. Press the ▲ and ▼...

  • Page 27: Setting The Output Resolution

    Operating the HD Video Wall Controller Using the Menu System Setting the Output Resolution NOTE: When changing this setting, make sure that all connected displays can support the selected output resolution. Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control. The menu system will be displayed.
  • Page 28 Operating the HD Video Wall Controller Using the Menu System O U T P U T R E S O L U T I O N 4 8 0 p 1 6 0 0 x 9 0 0 5 7 6 p 1 6 0 0 x 1 2 0 0 7 2 0 p 5 0 1 6 8 0 x 1 0 5 0...

  • Page 29: Adjusting The Contrast

    Operating the HD Video Wall Controller Using the Menu System Adjusting the Contrast Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control. The menu system will be displayed. I / O S E T U P S E T U P N E T W O R K S Y S T E M...
  • Page 30 Operating the HD Video Wall Controller Using the Menu System Press the Enter button to select the Contrast option. If using the IR remote, press the OK button. The Contrast option will be highlighted in orange. P I C T U R E S E T T I N G S C O N T R A S T B R I G H T N E S S S AT U R AT I O N...

  • Page 31: Adjusting The Brightness

    Operating the HD Video Wall Controller Menu System Adjusting the Brightness Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control. The menu system will be displayed. I / O S E T U P S E T U P N E T W O R K S Y S T E M E X I T...
  • Page 32 Operating the HD Video Wall Controller Using the Menu System Press the Enter button again to select the Brightness option. If using the IR remote, press the OK button. The Brightness option will be highlighted in orange. P I C T U R E S E T T I N G S C O N T R A S T B R I G H T N E S S S AT U R AT I O N...

  • Page 33: Adjusting The Saturation

    Operating the HD Video Wall Controller Menu System Adjusting the Saturation Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control. The menu system will be displayed. I / O S E T U P S E T U P N E T W O R K S Y S T E M E X I T...
  • Page 34 Operating the HD Video Wall Controller Menu System Press the Enter button again to select the Saturation option. If using the IR remote, press the OK button. The Saturation option will be highlighted in orange. P I C T U R E S E T T I N G S C O N T R A S T B R I G H T N E S S S AT U R AT I O N...

  • Page 35: Adjusting The Hue

    Operating the HD Video Wall Controller Menu System Adjusting the Hue Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control. The menu system will be displayed. I / O S E T U P S E T U P N E T W O R K S Y S T E M E X I T...
  • Page 36 Operating the HD Video Wall Controller Menu System Press the Enter button again to select the Hue option. If using the IR remote, press the OK button. The Hue option will be highlighted in orange. P I C T U R E S E T T I N G S C O N T R A S T B R I G H T N E S S S AT U R AT I O N...

  • Page 37: Bezel Correction

    Operating the HD Video Wall Controller Menu System Bezel Correction Bezel correction is necessary to compensate for the bezel-thickness of each display. Without adjustment, the picture will appear distorted. Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control. The menu system will be displayed.
  • Page 38 Operating the HD Video Wall Controller Menu System Press the Enter button again to select the Correction option. If using the IR remote, press the OK button. The On / Off option will be highlighted in orange. B E Z E L C O R R E C T I O N C O R R E C T I O N O F F H C O R R E C T I O N...
  • Page 39 Operating the HD Video Wall Controller Menu System 11. Use the ◄ or ► buttons to change the value. 12. Press the Enter button to accept the current value. B E Z E L C O R R E C T I O N C O R R E C T I O N H C O R R E C T I O N V C O R R E C T I O N...

  • Page 40: Osd Settings

    Operating the HD Video Wall Controller Menu System OSD Settings The OSD Settings menu controls how the OSD is displayed. Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control. The menu system will be displayed. I / O S E T U P S E T U P N E T W O R K...
  • Page 41 Operating the HD Video Wall Controller Menu System Use the ◄ or ► buttons to change the current value. Press the Enter button to accept the current changes. If using the IR remote control, press the OK button. Position Assigns the display where the OSD will be displayed, when the Menu button is pressed. I / O S E T U P I / O S E T U P S E T U P...
  • Page 42 Operating the HD Video Wall Controller Menu System V Offset The vertical offset of the OSD, as it appears on the display. I / O S E T U P S E T U P N E T W O R K S Y S T E M E X I T Menu Timeout...
  • Page 43 Operating the HD Video Wall Controller Menu System Info Display Enables (On) or disables (Off) the Info window. If set to Off, the Info window is never displayed. Brief Info This option controls what is displayed when Info Display set to On. If Brief Info is set to On, then only the In and Out routing information is displayed.

  • Page 44: Edid Management

    Operating the HD Video Wall Controller Menu System EDID Management Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control. The menu system will be displayed. I / O S E T U P S E T U P N E T W O R K S Y S T E M E X I T...
  • Page 45 Operating the HD Video Wall Controller Menu System Press the Select button to select the Lock EDID option. Use the ◄ or ► buttons to change the value of the Lock EDID option. Press the Select button to accept the Lock EDID value. E D I D L O C K E D I D C O P Y TO I N P U T...

  • Page 46: Changing The Ip Settings

    Operating the HD Video Wall Controller Menu System Changing the IP Settings Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control. The menu system will be displayed. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight the Network option. I / O S E T U P S E T U P N E T W O R K...
  • Page 47 Operating the HD Video Wall Controller Menu System Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight the option to change. The IP Mode option will be highlighted, automatically. Once the desired option is highlighted, press the Enter button to select it. If using the IR remote control, press the OK button.
  • Page 48 Operating the HD Video Wall Controller Menu System N E T W O R K I P M O D E S TAT I C T Y P E S E L E C T B Y T E 1 1 9 2 B Y T E 2 1 6 8...

  • Page 49: Changing The Telnet Settings

    Operating the HD Video Wall Controller Menu System Changing the Telnet Settings Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control. The menu system will be displayed. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight the Network option. I / O S E T U P S E T U P N E T W O R K...
  • Page 50 Operating the HD Video Wall Controller Menu System Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight the option to change. The Telnet Access option will be highlighted, automatically. Once the desired option is highlighted, press the Enter button to select it. If using the IR remote control, press the OK button.

  • Page 51: Changing The Udp Settings

    Operating the HD Video Wall Controller Menu System Changing the UDP Settings Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control. The menu system will be displayed. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight the Network option. I / O S E T U P S E T U P N E T W O R K...
  • Page 52 Operating the HD Video Wall Controller Menu System Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight the option to change. The UDP Access option will be highlighted, automatically. Once the desired option is highlighted, press the Enter button to select it. If using the IR remote control, press the OK button.
  • Page 53 Operating the HD Video Wall Controller Menu System T E L N E T S E T T I N G S U D P A C C E S S U D P P O R T 5 0 0 0 7 R E M O T E U D P A C C E S S R E M O T E U D P A D D R B Y T E 1...

  • Page 54: System Settings

    Operating the HD Video Wall Controller Menu System System Settings Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control. The menu system will be displayed. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight the System option. I / O S E T U P S E T U P N E T W O R K...

  • Page 57: 03 Advanced Operation

    Video Wall Controller 03 Advanced Operation RS-232 and IP Configuration ................48 RS-232 Interface ..................48 RS-232 Settings ..................48 IP / UDP Configuration ................49 Commands ......................50 Web Interface ....................102 Using the built-in Web Interface ..............102 Video ►...

  • Page 58: Rs-232 And Ip Configuration

    Advanced Operation RS-232 and IP Configuration RS-232 Interface DE-9 DA-15 RS-232 Controller HD Video Wall Controller DB-25 Only TXD, RXD, and GND pins are used. DC-37 RS-232 Settings Description Setting 19200 Baud rate DD-50 Data bits None Parity Stop bits None Hardware flow control IMPORTANT: When sending Telnet or RS-232 commands,...

  • Page 59: Ip / Udp Configuration

    Advanced Operation RS-232 and IP Configuration IP / UDP Configuration The HD Video Wall Controller supports IP-based control using Telnet, UDP, or the built-in Web-based GUI. To set up IP control, the network settings for the HD Video Wall Controller must be configured using RS-232.

  • Page 60: Commands

    Advanced Operation Commands Command Description #display_telnet_welcome Enables or disables the Telnet welcome message #fadefault Resets the current routing and masking state to factory-default settings #help Displays the list of available commands #hpd_pulse Cycles the HPD line on the specified output #lock_edid Locks or unlocks the local EDID #mute...
  • Page 61 Advanced Operation Commands Command Description #show_discovery Displays the current state of the discovery protocol #show_gateway Displays the address of the (router) gateway #show_hbezel Displays the horizontal bezel value #show_hdcp Displays the current HDCP state #show_http_port Displays the Web server listening port #show_hue Displays the hue value for the specified output #show_ip...
  • Page 62 [0 ... 1] param1 Value Description Disable welcome message Enable welcome message Example #display_telnet_welcome 1 TELNET WELCOME SCREEN IS ENABLED When enabled and a Telnet session has been started, the following will appear: Welcome to EXT-HD-VWC-144 TELNET page | 52...
  • Page 63 The #fadefault command resets the matrix to factory-default settings. Outputs are unmasked and all IP and UDP settings are reset to default settings. Syntax: #fadefault Parameters: None Example: #fadefault UNIT IS SET TO FACTORY DEFAULTS!! EXT-HD-VWC-144 v1.29 IP: 192.168.1.72 Netmask: 255.255.255.0 Gateway: 192.168.1.1 page | 53...
  • Page 64 Advanced Operation Commands #help The #help command displays the list of available RS-232 / Telnet commands. Help on a specific command can be displayed when using param1. Syntax #help param1 Parameters Command name (optional) param1 Example #help #sipadd #SIPADD PARAM 1 SET THE IP ADDRESS PARAM 1 = XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX WHERE XXX: 0 - 255...
  • Page 65 Advanced Operation Commands #hpd_pulse The #help command cycles the HPD line on the input. Issuing this command is identical to physically disconnecting and reconnecting the cable between the source and the HD Video Wall Controller. Syntax #hpd_pulse Parameters None Example #hpd_pulse HPD PULSE HAS BEEN SENT TO INPUT page | 55...
  • Page 66 Advanced Operation Commands #lock_edid The #lock_edid command secures the Local EDID by disabling the automatic loading of the downstream EDID when the matrix is powered. Syntax #lock_edid param1 Parameters Value [0 ... 1] param1 Value Description Disable Enable Example #lock_edid 0 EDID IS UNLOCKED #lock_edid 1 EDID IS LOCKED...
  • Page 67 Advanced Operation Commands #mute The #mute command enables or disables audio muting on the outputs. Syntax #mute param1 Parameters Value [0 ... 1] param1 Value Description Disable Enable Example #mute 1 AUDIO IS MUTED #mute 0 AUDIO IS UNMUTED page | 57...
  • Page 68 Advanced Operation Commands #power The #power command toggles the power state of the HD Video Wall Controller. Syntax #power param1 Parameters Value [0 ... 1] param1 Value Description Examples #power 0 POWER IS OFF #power 1 POWER IS ON page | 58...
  • Page 69 Advanced Operation Commands #reboot The #reboot command reboots the HD Video Wall Controller. Executing this command is the equivalent of disconnecting and reconnecting the AC power cord. Syntax #reboot Parameters None Example #reboot ---> EXT-HD-VWC-144 v1.29 NET <--- page | 59...
  • Page 70 Advanced Operation Commands #reset_picture The #reset_picture command resets all picture settings to factory-defaults. Syntax #reset_picture Parameters None Example #reset_picture PICTURE SETTINGS HAVE BEEN SET TO DEFAULTS page | 60...
  • Page 71 Advanced Operation Commands #set_bezel The #set_bezel command enables or disables bezel correction. Syntax #set_bezel param1 Parameters Value [0 ... 1] param1 Value Description Example #set_bezel 1 BEZEL CORRECTION MODE IS ON page | 61...
  • Page 72 Advanced Operation Commands #set_brightness The #set_brightness command sets the brightness level of the video signal on the specified output. If param1 = 0, then all outputs are set to the specified brightness level. Syntax #set_brightness param1 param2 Parameters Output [0 ... 4] param1 Level [0 ...
  • Page 73 Advanced Operation Commands #set_contrast The #set_contrast command sets the contrast level of the video signal on the specified output. If param1 = 0, then all outputs are set to the specified contrast level. Syntax #set_contrast param1 param2 Parameters Output [0 ... 4] param1 Level [0 ...
  • Page 74 Advanced Operation Commands #set_device_descr The #set_device_descr command sets the device description. Syntax #set_device_descr param1 Parameters Description param1 Examples #set_device_descr signage1 DEVICE DESCRIPTION IS SET TO SIGNAGE1 page | 64...
  • Page 75 Advanced Operation Commands #set_edid The #set_edid command sets the specified EDID type to an input or bank. Note that the argument for param2 is dependent upon the value of param1. Similarly, the argument for param4 is dependent upon the value of param3. Syntax #set_edid param1 param2 param3 param4 Parameters...
  • Page 76 Advanced Operation Commands param3 Target [STRING] Target Description input Specifies an input bank Specifies an EDID bank param4 ** Target [1 ... 8] Value Description Input 1 ... 8 EDID bank ** When specifying param4, the available arguments will depend upon the value of param3: If param3 = input, then param4 must be 1.
  • Page 77 Advanced Operation Commands #set_gateway The #set_gateway command sets the gateway address. The gateway must be typed using dot-decimal notation. The HD Video Wall Controller must be rebooted after executing this command. The default gateway is 192.168.1.1. Syntax #set_gateway param1 Parameters Gateway param1 Example...
  • Page 78 Advanced Operation Commands #set_hbezel The #set_hbezel command sets the horizontal bezel correction value. Syntax #set_hbezel param1 Parameters Value [0 ... 254] param1 Example #set_hbezel 13 HORIZONTAL BEZEL CORRECTION VALUE IS 13 Notes The maximum horizontal bezel value will depend upon the output resolution. Refer to the table below for more information.
  • Page 79 Advanced Operation Commands #set_hdcp The #set_hdcp command sets the HDCP state for the inputs / outputs. Syntax #set_hdcp param1 param2 Parameters Value [0 ... 1] param1 Value Description Input Output param2 Value [0 ... 1] Value Description Accept / Follow Input Not Accept / Always On Examples #set_hdcp 0 1...
  • Page 80 Advanced Operation Commands #set_http_port The #set_http_port command specifies the Web server listening port. The default port setting is 80. The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command. Use the #show_hdcp command to display the current HTTP listening port. Syntax #set_http_port param1 Parameters Port...
  • Page 81 Advanced Operation Commands #set_hue The #set_hue command sets the hue for the specified output. If param1 = 0, then all outputs are set to the specified hue value. Syntax #set_hue param1 Parameters Value [0 ... 100] param1 Example #set_hue 1 30 OUTPUT 1 IS SET TO HUE VALUE 30 #set_hue 0 45 ALL OUTPUTS SET TO HUE VALUE 45...
  • Page 82 Advanced Operation Commands #set_ipadd The #set_ipadd command sets the IP address of the HD Video Wall Controller. The IP address must be entered using dot-decimal notation. The HD Video Wall Controller must be rebooted after executing this command. The default IP address is 192.168.1.72. Use the #show_ip #show_ipconfig...
  • Page 83 Advanced Operation Commands #set_ipmode The #set_ipmode command sets the IP mode to Static or DHCP. Syntax #set_ipmode param1 Parameters Value [0 ... 1] param1 Value Description Static DHCP Example #set_ipmode 1 IP MODE SET TO DHCP page | 73...
  • Page 84 Advanced Operation Commands #set_ir The #set_ir command sets the IR channel of the HD Video Wall Controller. In order for the included IR remote control unit to function correctly with the HD Video Wall Controller, both the HD Video Wall Controller and the IR remote must be set to the same IR channel. Setting the IR Channel for information on setting the IR channel of the included IR remote control.
  • Page 85 Advanced Operation Commands #set_netmask The #set_netmask command sets the subnet mask. The subnet mask must be entered using dot-decimal notation. The HD Video Wall Controller must be rebooted after executing this command. The default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. Use the #show_netmask or the #show_ipconfig...
  • Page 86 Advanced Operation Commands #set_output The #set_output command sets the output resolution. The specified output resolution is applied to all outputs. Syntax #set_output param1 Parameters Value [1 ... 17] param1 Value Description 480p 576p 720p @ 50 Hz 720p @ 60 Hz 1080p @ 24 Hz 1080p @ 50 Hz 1080p @ 60 Hz...
  • Page 87 Advanced Operation Commands #set_saturation The #set_saturation command sets the color saturation level for the specified output. If param1 = 0, then all outputs are set to the specified color saturation level. Syntax #set_saturation param1 param2 Parameters Output [0 ... 4] param1 Level [0 ...
  • Page 88 Advanced Operation Commands #set_telnet_pass The #set_telnet_pass command sets the Telnet password. The password cannot exceed 10 characters in length. Syntax #set_telnet_pass param1 Parameters Password [STRING] param1 Example #set_telnet_pass bossman TELNET INTERFACE PASSWORD IS SET page | 78...
  • Page 89 Advanced Operation Commands #set_telnet_port The #set_telnet_port command sets the Telnet listening port. The default port setting is 23. The HD Video Wall Controller must be rebooted after executing this command. Use the #show_telnet_port command to display the current Telnet listening port. Syntax #set_telnet_port param1 Parameters...
  • Page 90 Advanced Operation Commands #set_udp_port The #set_udp_port command sets the local UDP server listening port. The default port setting is 21. The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command. Use the #show_udp_port command to display the current local UDP listening port. Syntax #set_udp_port param1 Parameters...
  • Page 91 Advanced Operation Commands #set_udp_remote_port The #set_udp_remote_port command sets the remote UDP listening port. The default remote UDP listening port is 50008. The HD Video Wall Controller must be rebooted after executing this command. Syntax #set_udp_remote_port param1 Parameters Port [1 ... 65535] param1 Example #set_udp_remote_port 50008...
  • Page 92 Advanced Operation Commands #set_vbezel The #set_vbezel command sets the vertical bezel correction value. Syntax #set_vbezel param1 Parameters Value [0 ... 93] param1 Example #set_vbezel 10 VERTICAL BEZEL CORRECTION VALUE IS 10 Notes The maximum vertical bezel value will depend upon the output resolution. Refer to the table below for more information.
  • Page 93 Advanced Operation Commands #show_bezel The #show_bezel command displays the current bezel correction state. Syntax #show_bezel Parameters None Example #show_bezel BEZEL CORRECTION MODE IS ON #show_brightness The #show_brightness command displays the brightness level for the specified output. Syntax #show_brightness param1 Parameters param1 Output Example...
  • Page 94 Advanced Operation Commands #show_contrast The #show_contrast command displays the contrast level for the specified output. Syntax #show_contrast param1 Parameters param1 Output Example #show_contrast 2 num=2 OUTPUT 2 IS SET TO CONTRAST VALUE 50 #show_device_descr The #show_device_descr command displays the device description. Use the #set_device_descr command to set the device description.
  • Page 95 Advanced Operation Commands #show_discovery The #show_discovery command displays the current state of the discovery protocol. Use the #use_discovery command to enable or disable the discovery protocol. Syntax #show_discovery Parameters None Example #show_discovery DISCOVERY PROTOCOL IS ENABLED #show_gateway The #show_gateway command displays the current gateway address of the HD Video Wall Controller.
  • Page 96 Advanced Operation Commands #show_hbezel The #show_hbezel command displays the horizontal bezel value. Use the #set_hbezel command to set the horizontal bezel value. Syntax #show_hbezel Parameters None Example #show_hbezel HORIZONTAL BEZEL CORRECTION VALUE IS 13 #show_hdcp The #show_hdcp command displays the current HDCP state for the input or output port. Use the #set_hdcp command to enable or disable the HDCP state.
  • Page 97 Advanced Operation Commands #show_http_port The #show_http_port command displays the current HTTP listening port of the HD Video Wall Controller. Use the #set_http_port command to set the HTTP listening port. Syntax #show_http_port Parameters None Example #show_http_port HTTP COMMUNICATION PORT IS: 82 #show_hue The #show_hue command displays the hue for the specified output.
  • Page 98 Advanced Operation Commands #show_ip The #show_ip command displays the current IP address of the matrix. Use the #sipadd command to set the IP address. Syntax #show_ip Parameters None Example #show_ip IP ADDRESS IS: 192.168.1.239 page | 88...
  • Page 99 Advanced Operation Commands #show_ipconfig The #show_ipconfig command displays the current TCP/IP settings. Syntax #show_ipconfig Parameters None Example #show_ipconfig IP CONFIGURATION IS : IP: 192.168.2.84 NETMASK: 255.255.255.0 GATEWAY: 192.168.2.1 MAC ADDRESS: 00:1c:91:03:b0:19 #show_ipmode The #show_ipmode command displays the current IP mode. To set the IP mode, use the #set_ipmode command.
  • Page 100 Advanced Operation Commands #show_ir The #show_ir command displays the current IR channel setting of the HD Video Wall Controller. Use the #set_ir command to set the IR channel of the HD Video Wall Controller. Syntax #show_ir Parameters None Example #show_ir IR CHANNEL IS SET TO 1 #show_lock_edid The #show_lock_edid command displays the current EDID lock state.
  • Page 101 Advanced Operation Commands #show_mac_addr The #show_mac_addr command displays the MAC address of the HD Video Wall Controller. Syntax #show_mac_addr Parameters None Example #show_mac_addr MAC ADDRESS IS: 00:1c:91:03:b0:19 #show_me The #show_me command enables or disables the flashing of the LED on the HD Video Wall Controller.
  • Page 102 Advanced Operation Commands #show_mute The #show_mute command displays the current audio muting state. Use the #mute command to enable or disable audio muting. Syntax #show_mute Parameters None Example #show_mute AUDIO IS UNMUTE #show_netmask The #show_netmask command displays the current net mask of the HD Video Wall Controller.
  • Page 103 Advanced Operation Commands #show_output The #show_output command displays the current output resolution. Use the #set_output command to set the output resolution. Syntax #show_output Parameters None Example #show_output OUTPUT RESOLUTION IS SET TO: 1280x720p 60Hz #show_power The #show_power command displays the current power state. Use the #power command to set the power state (ON or OFF).
  • Page 104 Advanced Operation Commands #show_saturation The #show_saturation command displays the saturation for the specified output. Use the #set_saturation command to set the output resolution. Syntax #show_saturation param1 Parameters Output param1 Example #show_saturation 2 OUTPUT 2 IS SET TO SATURATION VALUE 50 #show_telnet_port The #show_telnet_port command displays the current Telnet port.
  • Page 105 Advanced Operation Commands #show_tcp_access The #show_tcp_access command displays the current TCP access state. Use the #use_tcp_access command to enable or disable TCP access. Syntax #show_saturation param1 Parameters Output param1 Example #show_saturation 2 OUTPUT 2 IS SET TO SATURATION VALUE 50 #show_udp_port The #show_udp_port command displays the current remote UDP port.
  • Page 106 Advanced Operation Commands #show_udp_remote_ip The #show_udp_remote_ip command displays the current remote UDP address. Use the #set_udp_remote_ip command to set the remote UDP address. Syntax #show_udp_remote_ip Parameters None Example #show_udp_remote_ip UDP REMOTE ADDRESS IS: 192.168.1.17 #show_udp_remote_port The #show_udp_remote_port command displays the current remote UDP port. Use the #set_udp_remote_port command to set the remote UDP port.
  • Page 107 Advanced Operation Commands #show_vbezel The #show_vbezel command displays the current vertical bezel correction value. Use the #set_vbezel command to set the vertical bezel correction value. Syntax #show_vbezel Parameters None Example #show_vbezel VERTICAL BEZEL CORRECTION VALUE IS 10 #show_ver_data The #show_ver_data command displays the current software and hardware version. Syntax #show_ver_data Parameters...
  • Page 108 #use_discovery The #use_tcp_access command enables or disables discovery access mode. If this mode is disabled, then the HD Video Wall Controller will not be discoverable when using the Gefen Syner-G Software Suite. The default setting is enabled. Syntax #use_discovery param1...
  • Page 109 Advanced Operation Commands #use_tcp_access The #use_tcp_access command enables or disables TCP access. Use the #show_tcp_ access command to display the current TCP access state. Syntax #sipadd param1 Parameters IP address param1 Example #sipadd 192.168.2.190 IP ADDRESS 192.168.2.190 IS SET. page | 99...
  • Page 110 Advanced Operation Commands #use_telnet_pass The #use_telnet_pass command forces the password credentials for each Telnet session. The default setting is 0 (disabled). Use the #set_telnet_pass command to set the Telnet password. Syntax #use_telnet_pass param1 Parameters Value [0 ... 1] param1 Value Description Disable password Enable password...
  • Page 111 Advanced Operation Commands #use_udp_access The #use_udp_access command enables or disables UDP access mode. Syntax: #use_udp_access param1 Parameters: param1 Value [0 ... 1] Value Description Disable UDP Enable UDP Example: #use_udp_access 1 UDP ACCESS IS ENABLE page | 101...

  • Page 112: Web Interface

    Advanced Operation Web Interface Using the built-in Web Interface Access the built-in Web interface by entering the IP address of the HD Video Wall Controller that was specified in step 3 under IP / UDP Configuration. The Web interface is divided into four pages: Video, EDID, Network, and System. Each page is represented by a tab at the top-most portion of the screen.
  • Page 113 Advanced Operation Web Interface Output Resolution Select the desired output resolution from the drop-down list. The following output resolutions are available: Options 480p 1280 x 1024 576p 1366 x 768 720p @ 50 Hz 1440 x 900 720p @ 60 Hz 1600 x 900 1080p @ 24 Hz 1600 x 1200...
  • Page 114 Advanced Operation Web Interface Help Click this button to display context-sensitive help for the features on the selected page. Context-sensitive help for the Video > I/O Setup page: Info Display Place a check mark in this check box to enable notifications to the outputs. Click this check box to remove the check mark and disable notifications.
  • Page 115 Advanced Operation Web Interface Bezel Correction Place a check mark in this check box to enable bezel correction. When enabled, the HD Video Wall Controller will use the specified horizontal and vertical values. By default, Bezel Correction is disabled. Options Range 0 ...
  • Page 116 Advanced Operation Web Interface Select Output to adjust Select the desired output, to adjust, from the drop-down list. Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Hue can be independently adjusted for each of the four outputs. Picture Settings Range 0 ... 100 Brightness 0 ...
  • Page 117 Advanced Operation Web Interface HDCP Pass Through Select the desired option for the Input and Output. Options Description Input - Accept HDCP-content is passed through Input - Not Accept HDCP-content is “blocked” Output - Always On The output signal is HDCP-encrypted Output - Follow Input The output signal follows the same setting as the input.

  • Page 118: Video ► I/O Status

    Advanced Operation Web Interface Video ► I/O Status Name Displays the name of the output. RSENSE Displays the current Rsense state. Mask Displays the masking state of each output. Displays the Hot-Plug Detect (HPD) state of each output. HDCP Indicates if HDCP-detection is enabled or disabled on each output. page | 108...
  • Page 119 Advanced Operation Web Interface Name Displays the name of the input. Color Depth HDCP The color depth of the source signal. The HDCP state of the source signal. Color Space Active Signal The color space of the source signal. Indicates if there is a source connected to the input.

  • Page 120: Video ► Display Info

    Advanced Operation Web Interface Video ► Display Info Choose EDID Select the EDID from the drop-down list. The selected EDID will be copied from the Output or selected EDID Bank to the desired input(s) and used by the source. Options Bank_1 ...

  • Page 121: Edid ► Assign

    Advanced Operation Web Interface EDID ► Assign Lock EDID Secures the Local EDID and disables automatic EDID loading during power-up. If the Lock EDID button is clicked (enabled), the “EDID locked on power cycle” message will be displayed in red. The local EDID information will now be locked once the matrix is rebooted.
  • Page 122 Advanced Operation Web Interface Copy To (Inputs) Place a check mark in the Copy To check box in order to copy the EDID to the input. EDID Modes Select the desired EDID mode from the EDID Modes drop-down list. Options Internal - 720p 2 ch audio Internal - 720p Multi ch Internal - 1080p 2 ch audio...
  • Page 123 Advanced Operation Web Interface Copy To Place a check mark in the desired check box to select the desired bank where the EDID will be copied. Remove the check mark to deselect the bank. Bank # The number of the bank. Name The name of the bank.

  • Page 124: Edid ► Bank Names

    Advanced Operation Web Interface EDID ► Bank Names Bank # Indicates the EDID bank number. Name Type the desired name of the EDID bank in this field. Save Saves the current name change to the EDID bank(s). Cancel Cancels the naming operation and restores the previous names for each EDID bank.

  • Page 125: Edid ► Upload / Download

    Advanced Operation Web Interface EDID ► Upload / Download Browse... Click this button to select the EDID file to be uploaded. Select Bank Location Click this drop-down list to select the bank to where the EDID will be uploaded. Options Bank_1 ...
  • Page 126 Advanced Operation Web Interface Select EDID File to Download Click this drop-down list to select the bank to where the EDID will be uploaded. Options Bank_1 ... Bank_8 A - out0 ... D - out3 1 - input Download Click this button to download the selected EDID to a file. page | 116...

  • Page 127: Network

    Advanced Operation Web Interface Network MAC Address Displays the MAC address of the HD Video Wall Controller. The MAC address cannot be changed. Mode Click this drop-down list to select the IP mode. The IP mode must be set to Static in order to make changes to the IP Address, Subnet, and Gateway.
  • Page 128 Advanced Operation Web Interface Enable TCP Access Place a check mark in the check box to enable Telnet access. Require Password on Connect Place a check mark in the check box to force the HD Video Wall Controller to prompt for a password each time a Telnet session is started. This box must be checked in order to change the Telnet user name and password.
  • Page 129 Advanced Operation Web Interface Enable UDP Access Place a check mark in the check box to enable UDP access. UDP Port Enter the UDP port in this field. Enable Remote UDP Access Place a check mark in the check box to enable remote UDP access. Remote UDP IP Address Type the remote UDP IP address in this field.

  • Page 130: System

    Advanced Operation Web Interface System Download Click this button to download the current settings of the HD Video Wall Controller to a configuration file. Restore Click this button to upload a configuration file to the HD Video Wall Controller. Browse... Click this button to select the configuration file to be uploaded.
  • Page 131 Advanced Operation Web Interface IR Channel Click this drop-down list to set the desired IR channel for the matrix. The matrix and the included IR remote control must be set to the same channel in order to work properly. Options 0 ...

  • Page 133: 04 Appendix

    Video Wall Controller 04 Appendix Upgrading the Firmware ..................124 Using the Web Interface ................124 Using the USB Interface ................125 Specifications ....................126 page | 123...

  • Page 134: Upgrading The Firmware

    IMPORTANT: DO NOT power-off or disconnect the AC power cord from the matrix, at any time, during the firmware upgrade process. Download the firmware update from the Support section of the Gefen Web site. Extract the firmware file from the .ZIP file.

  • Page 135: Using The Usb Interface

    IMPORTANT: DO NOT power-off or disconnect the AC power cord from the matrix, at any time, during the firmware upgrade process. Download the firmware update from the Support section of the Gefen Web site. Power-ON the HD Video Wall Controller.

  • Page 136: Specifications

    Appendix Specifications Supported Formats Resolutions (max.) • 1080p Full HD • 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) Electrical Maximum Pixel Clock • 225 MHz Menu Button • 1 x Tact-type Menu Navigation Buttons • 5 x Tact-type Power Button • 1 x Tact-type Power Indicator •...
  • Page 138 Stretch It, Switch It, Split It. Gefen’s Got It. ® 20600 Nordhoff St., Chatsworth CA 91311 1-800-545-6900 818-772-9100 fax: 818-772-9120 www.gefen.com support@gefen.com This product uses UL or CE listed power supplies.

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