Blackbox VWP-1060 User Manual

Radian 1000 series video wall processor chassis
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USER MANUAL
VWP-1060
RADIAN
1000
SERIES
24/7 TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT 1.877.877.2269 OR VISIT BLACKBOX.COM
RADIAN VIDEO
WALL PROCESSOR

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL VWP-1060 RADIAN 1000 SERIES 24/7 TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT 1.877.877.2269 OR VISIT BLACKBOX.COM RADIAN VIDEO WALL PROCESSOR...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    4.2.1 Select Language Pack ..................................24 4.2.2 Select Country and Region ....................................24 4.2.3 Names and Password .....................................25 4.2.4 Enter the Product Key .....................................25 4.2.5 System Backup .........................................25 4.3 Opening Radian Video Wall Manager ..............................26 4.4 Displaying Video Captures ..................................26 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
  • Page 3 A.3.3 Install Display Drivers and Software .............................36 APPENDIX B: REGULATORY INFORMATION ..........................37 B.1 FCC IC and RFI Statements ...................................37 B.2 NOM Statement .....................................38 DISCLAIMER/ TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL ....................... 39 Disclaimer ........................................39 Trademarks Used in this Manual.................................39 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
  • Page 4: Safety

    Black Box for repair using Black Box RMA procedures. REPLACABLE BATTERIES CAUTION: Risk of explosion if batteries are replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the local laws/ regulations and manufacturer’s instructions. 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
  • Page 5: Quick Start Guide

    Each Black Box Radian system is custom built to order, so the components, number and type of input and output cards will differ from system to system. STEP 1: KEYBOARD AND MOUSE Connect the keyboard and mouse to USB Ports. FIGURE 1. CONNECT KEYBOARD AND MOUSE 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
  • Page 6: Step 2: Connect To A Network (Optional)

    FIGURE 2. CONNECT TO A NETWORK (OPTIONAL) STEP 3: CONNECT TO AN INPUT SOURCE As each system is custom built, the number and type of inputs will differ from system to system. Input Connectors FIGURE 3. CONNECT TO AN INPUT SOURCE 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
  • Page 7: Step 4: Connect Control Screen (Optional) And Monitors

    MONITOR 1 MONITOR 2 MONITOR 3 MONITOR 4 MONITOR 5 MONITOR 6 MONITOR 7 MONITOR 8 CONTROL SCREEN (OPTIONAL) CONNECT GRAPHIC OUTPUTS TO MONITORS USING DISPLAYPORT CABLES. (NOT SUPPLIED) FIGURE 4. CONNECT TO A CONTROL SCREEN (OPTIONAL) AND MONITORS 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
  • Page 8: Step 5: Powering On The System

    LIVE 24/7 QUICK START GUIDE TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 STEP 5: POWERING ON THE SYSTEM Connect the power cable, then plug into and turn on the power supply. Switch on the system. POWER SWITCH FIGURE 5. SWITCH ON THE SYSTEM 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
  • Page 9: Step 6: Windows 7 Setup

    Start | Computer | Properties | Activate Windows now. Select the appropriate method available. To view the product key, gently pull away the front panel of the 6-Slot Chassis. The front panel is held in place with a series of magnetic points. 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
  • Page 10: Step 8: Display Setup

    STEP 8: DISPLAY SETUP All Radian wall controllers have pre-configured settings for the wall layout and screen resolution. Change settings using the TWIN tab. Start | Control Panel | Appearance and Personalization | Adjust screen resolution. FIGURE 7. DISPLAY SETUP 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
  • Page 11: Step 9: Radian Video Wall Manager

    Start | All Programs | Radian Video Wall Manager - Client When you open Radian Video Wall Manager for the first time, you will be prompted to take a Quick Start Tour of the application. We strongly recommend that you take the tour before using the application. 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
  • Page 12 Sources Tab — Displaying all the sources connected to the server for use on your display wall Layouts Tab — Used to save, recall and share display wall layout information Templates Tab — Use templates to assist in the design of specific display wall layouts 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
  • Page 13 The application help file contains videos explaining how multiple sources can be selected, how to use and create templates and how to save, recall and share layout files. 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
  • Page 14: Specifications

    Standard: Single 240 GB SSD Dimensions 6.9"H x 9.8"W x 12.5"D (17.5 x 25 x 32 cm) Unit: 22 to 33 lb. (10 to 15 kg); Weight Shipping: 33 to 44 lb. (15 to 20 kg) Approvals FCC, CE, RoHS 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
  • Page 15: Overview

    Š and IP decoding cards 2.3 WHAT’S INCLUDED Your package should contain the following items. If anything is missing or damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support at 877-877-2269 or info@blackbox.com Š Radian 6-Slot Chassis Š Š Quick Start Guide Š...
  • Page 16: Hardware Description

    2.4 HARDWARE DESCRIPTION 2.4.1 CHASSIS Figures 2-1 and 2-2 show the front and back panels of the 6-Slot Chassis. Table 2-1 describes its components. FIGURE 2-1. FRONT PANEL OF THE 6-SLOT CHASSIS FIGURE 2-2. BACK PANEL OF THE 6-SLOT CHASSIS 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
  • Page 17: Compatible Input/Output Cards

    Video Graphics Cards VGC-DP-4 4-port DisplayPort graphics card DisplayPort VGC-DP-4-H 4-port DisplayPort graphics card with HDMI adapters DisplayPort, HDMI VGC-DP-4-D 4-port DisplayPort graphics card with DVI adapters DisplayPort, DVI *For the best quality image, you should have a 1000-Mbps connection. 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
  • Page 18: Cabling

    CAUTION: Network ports have a potential vulnerability. If your system is working in a secure environment, you probably don’t need to worry about unauthorized access to the LAN port. If your system is on a network that is generally accessible, you will probably want to restrict access to the ports. 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
  • Page 19: Connecting Input Sources

    Four Port Graphics Card Output 1 Connectors: 4 x DisplayPort Output 2 Supports: Up to 4 cards per system (16 display channels) Output 3 Cables/Adapters: VGC-DP-4- None VGC-DP-4-D - 4 x DVI adapters Output 4 FIGURE 3-2. SCREEN ORDER SELECTION 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
  • Page 20 TABLE 3-1. GRAPHICS OUTPUTS NUMBER IN FIGURES 3-3 AND 3-4 DESCRIPTION 1–4 Output connectors on card 1 for screens 1–4 5–8 Output connectors on card 2 for screens 5–8 9–12 Output connectors on card 3 for screens 9–12 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
  • Page 21: Connecting The Control Screen (Optional)

    To enter the system BIOS press F2 or the delete button on boot: Š Select the Advanced page. Š Š Select Chipset Configuration. Š Š For the Primary Graphics Adapter select “PCI Express” Š Š Press F10 to save the settings and exit from the BIOS. Š 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
  • Page 22: Connecting Power Cables

    Ensure your cable is fully inserted into the power supply socket, failure to do so could result in the cable becoming dislodged and the system inadvertently shutting down. Insert Power Cable FIGURE 3-6. CONNECTING THE POWER CABLE CAUTION: Only use the power cables supplied with your system. For advice on replacements, contact Black Box at 877-877=2269 or info@blackbox.com. 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
  • Page 23: Operation

    Turn on the main system power switch located on the front panel. The BIOS and boot messages will be displayed on the control screen (if connected) as the system boots. Once the system boot up is complete, the display wall will open up into a Windows desktop. 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
  • Page 24: Initial System Boot On Delivery

    Use the dropdown menus to select the country and region, the time zone and currency and the keyboard layout. These localized settings can be changed if required using the dialog in Control Panel/Region and Language. FIGURE 4-2. DROPDOWN MENU FOR COUNTRY AND REGION 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
  • Page 25: Names And Password

    We strongly recommend that you create some form of system recovery media using the MS Windows Backup and Restore Tool once your system is up and running. This will enable you to restore your settings if problems occur. Start | Control Panel | System and Security | Backup and Restore 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
  • Page 26: Opening Radian Video Wall Manager

    Some video formats may not be supported, see Installing video CODECS in the Advanced User Chapter. Windows can be created using the New menu or the application Toolbar. NEW MENU Displays options for each window type: Š Preset Window Š Š Vision Window Š Š IP-Camera Window Š 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
  • Page 27 Š Open multiple inputs by pressing the shift key and clicking the required number of inputs with the mouse. Š NOTE: A detailed summary of Radian Video Wall Manager software features can be found in Chapter 5, alternatively a comprehensive help file system is available within the application, select Help | Contents. 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
  • Page 28: Software

    The Carousel function allows you to define a number of sources which a window will cycle through, allowing each input to be viewed in turn for a specified duration. The edit panel allows you to set the duration of each source in the Carousel cycle and create a buffer if required. 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
  • Page 29: Radian Video Wall Manager Software

    Radian Video Wall Manager allows you to save specific wall layouts as .lay files enabling them to be re-called when required. There is an area of the application around the desktop where windows can be dragged allowing them to be manipulated without being displayed on the video/display wall. 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
  • Page 30 Help menu or by pressing F1 when the application is active. LAYOUT FILES Save and recall specific desktop configurations using layout files. Window properties including the position, size and any On Screen Displays are also saved in layout files. 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
  • Page 31 A double buffering mechanism will automatically start IP-Camera streams prior to the carousel input switch. SPLIT INTO SUB-WINDOWS Divide an active window into sub-windows. Each sub-window will display a cropped portion of the original Vision window. AUDIO SUPPORT Control digital and analog audio content associated with specific windows. 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
  • Page 32: Software Utilities

    A Diagnostic Tool software utility is designed to assist you to fine tune your system for specific individual system requirements. It can be found on the Recovery Media that was shipped with your system, alternatively, you can contact Black Box Technical Support at 877-877-2269 or info@blackbox.com DIAGNOSTIC TOOL (DIAGTOOL) A diagnostic tool that gathers information to assist in diagnosing problems with hardware and software configurations.
  • Page 33: Technical Support

    If you determine that your Radian 1000 Series Chassis is malfunctioning, do not attempt to alter or repair the unit. It contains no user-serviceable parts. Contact Black Box Technical Support at 877-877-2269 or info@blackbox.com. Before you do, make a record of the history of the problem. We will be able to provide more efficient and accurate assistance if you have a complete description, including: Š...
  • Page 34: Maintenance

    Shake the filter to remove any dust particles, this should not be done in close proximity to the system to avoid dust ingress. Ideally, the filter should be cleaned using a vacuum cleaner. NOTE: Never immerse the filter in water or any other cleaning liquid. 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
  • Page 35: Appendix A: Advanced Users

    A.3 RESTORING TO FACTORY SETTINGS To restore your VWP-1060 to its factory settings, you will need the recovery media supplied with your system. If you no longer have your recovery media, contact Black Box Technical Support at 877-877-2269 or info@blackbox.com to obtain a replacement.
  • Page 36: Reactivate Windows

    SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 A.3.2 REACTIVATE WINDOWS When the VWP-1060 has been restored, you will need to re-activate the Windows® operating system. Use the software key printed inside the front panel of your VWP-1060. A.3.3 INSTALL DISPLAY DRIVERS AND SOFTWARE Once the Windows re-activation process is complete, you need to re-instal the the Display Drivers and, if required, the Wall Control ®...
  • Page 37: Appendix B: Regulatory Information

    This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emis sion from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of Industry Canada. Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada. 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
  • Page 38: Nom Statement

    B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato; o C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su desempeño; o E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada. 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
  • Page 39: Disclaimer/Trademarks Used In This Manual

    Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of BB Technologies, Inc. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners. 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
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