Page 1 Video Wall 3GSDI Audio Controller Embedder EXT-HD-VWC-144 User Manual Release A6...
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 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 5 HD Video Wall Controller Licensing This product uses software that is subject to open source licenses, including one or more of the General Public License Version 2 and Version 2.1, Lesser General Public License Version 2.1 and Version 3, BSD, and BSD-style licenses. Distribution and use of this product is subject to the license terms and limitations of liability provided in those licenses.
Page 6 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 7 Video Wall Controller 01 Getting Started...
Page 8 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 9 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 10 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 11 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 12 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 13 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 14 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 15 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 (for IP control) HD Displays Automation Control Device EXT-HD-VWC-144...
Page 16 Getting Started Installation Network Configuration using Syner-G Connect the video wall controller to the network and launch the Gefen Syner-G application. Select the EXT-HD-VWC-444 from the list of products, under the Discover tab. Under the Device Settings section, select either Static or DHCP from the IP Mode drop-down list.
Page 17 Getting Started Installation Click the Save button at the bottom of the screen. The unit will automatically reboot and use the new network settings. Use the IP address of the switcher to access the built-in web interface or start a Telnet session.
Page 18 Video Wall Controller 02 Operating the HD Video Wall Controller...
Page 19 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 20 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 21 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 22 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 23 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 24 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 25 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 26 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 27 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 28 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 29 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 30 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 31 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 32 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 33 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 34 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 35 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 36 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 37 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 38 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 39 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 40 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 41 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 42 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 43 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 44 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 45 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 46 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 47 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 48 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 49 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 50 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 51 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 52 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 in a browser window. See Network Configuration using Syner-G for more information on obtaining the IP address of the Video Wall Controller. Once connected to the switcher, the login screen will be displayed.
Page 53 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 54 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 55 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 56 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 57 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 58 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 59 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 60 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 61 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 62 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 63 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 64 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 65 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 66 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 67 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 68 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 69 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 70 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 71 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 72 Video Wall Controller 03 Advanced Operation...
Page 73 IP address of the Video Wall Controller. After correct settings have been used in the terminal program, information similar to the following will be displayed: Welcome to EXT-HD-VWC-144 TELNET telnet-> Type #help for a list of commands or refer to the tables on the following pages.
Page 74 Advanced Operation RS-232 and IP Configuration UDP Configuration The HD Video Wall Controller also supports the UDP protocol. To configure UDP settings, click the Network tab within the Web interface. Network for more information on available UDP settings. NOTE: Depending upon the network, all related IP, Telnet, and UDP settings will need to be assigned.
Page 75: Table Of Contents
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 76 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 77: Display_Telnet_Welcome
#display_telnet_welcome param1 Parameters Value [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 78 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 79 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 80: Hpd_Pulse
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 81 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 82 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 83 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 84 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 85: Reset_Picture
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 86 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 87 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 88 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 89: Set_Device_Descr
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 90: Set_Edid
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 91 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 92: Set_Gateway
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 93: Set_Hbezel
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 94: Set_Hdcp
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 95: Set_Http_Port
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 96 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 97: Set_Ipadd
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 98: Set_Ipmode
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 99 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 100: Set_Netmask
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 101: Set_Output
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 102: Set_Saturation
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 103: Set_Telnet_Pass
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 104: Set_Telnet_Port
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 105: Set_Udp_Port
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 106: Set_Udp_Remote_Port
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 107: Set_Vbezel
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 108: Show_Bezel
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 109: Show_Contrast
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 110: Show_Discovery
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 111: Show_Hbezel
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 112: Show_Http_Port
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 113: Show_Ip
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 114: Show_Ipconfig
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 115: Show_Ir
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 116: Show_Mac_Addr
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 117: Show_Mute
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 118: Show_Output
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 119: Show_Saturation
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 120: Show_Tcp_Access
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 121: Show_Udp_Remote_Ip
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 122: Show_Vbezel
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 123: Use_Discovery
#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 124 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 125 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 126: Use_Udp_Access
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...
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Page 128 Disabled Remote UDP IP Address 192.168.1.255 Remote UDP Port 50008 Remote UDP Access Disabled Gefen Syner-G Discovery Enabled Gefen Syner-G Discovery Mode Read / Write Gefen Syner-G Show Device Hide Me Description Setting Output Names Output_1 - Output_4 Input Name...
Page 129 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 130 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 •...

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