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VWBOX-E133 Video Wall Controller
IEI Technology Corp.
MODEL:
VWBOX-E133
Video Wall Controller
3x3 LCD Panel Array
Scalable
User Manual
Page i
Rev. 1.00 – 9 July, 2009

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  • Page 1 VWBOX-E133 Video Wall Controller IEI Technology Corp. MODEL: VWBOX-E133 Video Wall Controller 3x3 LCD Panel Array Scalable User Manual Page i Rev. 1.00 – 9 July, 2009...
  • Page 2 VWBOX-E133 Video Wall Controller Revision Date Version Changes 9 July, 2009 1.00 Initial release Page ii...
  • Page 3 VWBOX-E133 Video Wall Controller Copyright COPYRIGHT NOTICE The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in order to improve reliability, design and function and does not represent a commitment on the part of the manufacturer. In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    2 5 H 1 7 8 H 3 .5.1 Connect the Video Source and VWBOX-E133 ..........2 6 H 1 7 9 H 3 .5.2 Connect the RS-232 Cable to the VWBOX-E133 (Optional)......2 7 H 1 8 0 H Page iv...
  • Page 5 VWBOX-E133 Video Wall Controller 3 .5.3 Connect the VWBOX-E133 to the Power Supply..........2 8 H 1 8 1 H 3 .6 I ................NPUT AND UTPUT ESOLUTION 2 9 H 1 8 2 H 3 .6.1 Screen Ratio .....................
  • Page 6 VWBOX-E133 Video Wall Controller 5 .3 T ....................ROUBLESHOOTING 6 1 H 2 1 4 H 5 .3.1 No Image on One Monitor ................6 2 H 2 1 5 H 5 .3.1.1 Check Monitor Power ................6 3 H 2 1 6 H 5 .3.1.2 Check Panel Video Connection..............
  • Page 7 VWBOX-E133 Video Wall Controller List of Figures F igure 1-1: VWBOX-E133 ......................8 8 H 2 4 1 H F igure 1-2: VWBOX-E133 Front Panel ..................8 9 H 2 4 2 H F igure 1-3: Rear Panel........................9 0 H 2 4 3 H F igure 1-4: VWBOX-E133 Dimensions..................
  • Page 8 VWBOX-E133 Video Wall Controller F igure 4-16: Mask Formula ......................1 1 8 H 2 7 1 H F igure 4-17: Display Menu ......................1 1 9 H 2 7 2 H F igure 4-18: Information Screen ....................1 2 0 H 2 7 3 H F igure 4-19: Input Select......................
  • Page 9 VWBOX-E133 Video Wall Controller List of Tables T able 1-1: Technical Specifications.................... 1 2 5 H 2 7 8 H T able 2-1: Package List Contents ....................1 2 6 H 2 7 9 H T able 2-2: Package List Contents ....................

  • Page 10: Introduction

    VWBOX-E133 Video Wall Controller Chapter Introduction Page 10...

  • Page 11: Benefits

    1.1 Introduction Figure 1-1: VWBOX-E133 The VWBOX-E133 video wall controller box is for displaying a single video input on an array of monitors, implementing a large display without the inherent high costs of a single large monitor. The VWBOX-E133 is for large displays where high definition video output is also essential.

  • Page 12: External Interfaces, Switches And Leds

    The front panel has the following buttons and indicators: Power indicator LED Video output LEDs Video input LED OSD menu keypad Figure 1-2: VWBOX-E133 Front Panel 1.4.2 Rear Panel The rear panel has the following connectors, switches and indicators: 9 x DVI outputs 1 x DVI video input...

  • Page 13: Technical Specifications

    VWBOX-E133 Video Wall Controller Figure 1-3: Rear Panel 1.5 Technical Specifications VWBOX-E133 video box features are listed in T able 1-1. See Chapter 2 for details. 2 9 5 H Specification Detail Model Name VWBOX-E133 1. Multiple viewing modes 2. Software OSD Main Features 3.

  • Page 14: Table 1-1: Technical Specifications

    VWBOX-E133 Video Wall Controller Specification Detail Safety and Emission CCC, CE, FCC Temperature 0ºC – 40ºC Power Consumption 35 W Table 1-1: Technical Specifications Page 14...

  • Page 15: Dimensions

    VWBOX-E133 Video Wall Controller 1.6 Dimensions Height: 65 mm (71.4mm with rubber feet) Width: 295 mm Depth: 190 mm Figure 1-4: VWBOX-E133 Dimensions Page 15...

  • Page 16: Unpacking List

    VWBOX-E133 Video Wall Controller Chapter Unpacking List Page 16...

  • Page 17: Anti-Static Precautions

    VWBOX-E133and severe injury to the user. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components, including the VWBOX-E133. Dry climates are especially susceptible to ESD. It is therefore critical that whenever the VWBOX-E133 or any other electrical component is handled, the following anti-static precautions are strictly adhered to.

  • Page 18: Packing List

    If some of the components listed in the checklist below are missing, please do not proceed with the installation. Contact the IEI reseller or vendor that sold the VWBOX-E133 from or contact an IEI sales representative directly. To contact an IEI sales representative, please send an email to ales@iei.com.tw.

  • Page 19: Optional Items

    VWBOX-E133 Video Wall Controller Description Image User manual CD Table 2-1: Package List Contents 2.4 Optional Items The following optional items are available for the VWBOX-E133: Description Image Single-link DVI-D cable Table 2-2: Package List Contents Page 19...

  • Page 20: Installation

    VWBOX-E133 Video Wall Controller Chapter Installation Page 20...

  • Page 21: Installation Overview

    VWBOX-E133 Video Wall Controller 3.1 Installation Overview The VWBOX-E133 supports 4-panel, 6-panel, 9-panel, 36-panel (requires five video boxes) and 81-panel setups (requires ten video boxes). 3.1.1 Four (2x2) Panel Overview The implementation of a 4-panel (2x2) array is shown in F igure 3-4 below.

  • Page 22: Six (2X3) Panel Overview

    VWBOX-E133 Video Wall Controller 3.1.2 Six (2x3) Panel Overview The implementation of a 6-panel (2x3) array is shown in F igure 3-4 below. 2 9 9 H Figure 3-2: Six (2x3) Panel Setup Page 22...

  • Page 23: Six (3X2) Panel Overview

    VWBOX-E133 Video Wall Controller 3.1.3 Six (3x2) Panel Overview The implementation of a 6-panel (3x2) array is shown in F igure 3-4 below. 3 0 0 H Figure 3-3: Six (3x2) Panel Setup Page 23...

  • Page 24: Nine (3X3) Panel Overview

    VWBOX-E133 Video Wall Controller 3.1.4 Nine (3x3) Panel Overview The implementation of a 9-panel (3x3) array is shown in F igure 3-4 below. 3 0 1 H Figure 3-4: Nine Panel Setup Page 24...

  • Page 25: Panel, Multi-Controller Installation Overview (Vwbox-133A Master Controller)

    VWBOX-E133 Video Wall Controller 3.1.5 36 Panel, Multi-controller Installation Overview The implementation of a 36-panel array using one VWBOX-E133 as the master device and nine VWBOX-E122 controllers as slave devices is shown in F igure 3-5 below. Each 3 0 2 H VWBOX-E122 slave controller connects to four display panels.

  • Page 26: Installation Steps

    VWBOX-E133 controllers as slave devices is shown in F igure 3-5 below. Each 3 0 3 H VWBOX-E133 slave controller connects to nine display panels in a 3x3 array. Figure 3-6: 81 Panel Setup With VWBOX-133A Master Controller 3.2 Installation Steps...

  • Page 27: Install Lcd Panels

    Keep all vertical gaps between monitors in the array consistent 3.4 Mounting The VWBOX-E133 must be placed on a table, desk or other firm surface. Optionally, the VWBOX-E133 can be mounted using the included mounting brackets. The installation location must be:...

  • Page 28: Connect Cables

    F igure 3-8: 3 0 4 H DVI-D input cable – from the video source or computer to the VWBOX-E133 DVI-D output cables – from the VWBOX-E133 to the LCD panels or other slave video box controllers. Make sure the cables are connected to the correct monitors as shown in F igure 3-8.

  • Page 29: Connect The Video Source And Vwbox-E133

    Figure 3-8: Cable Connections 3.5.1 Connect the Video Source and VWBOX-E133 Connect the video source to the VWBOX-E133. If the video source is a computer with the smartOSD software installed, that computer can be used to adjust the monitor settings without using the OSD.

  • Page 30: Connect The Rs-232 Cable To The Vwbox-E133 (Optional)

    Figure 3-9: VWBOX-E133 Video Input 3.5.2 Connect the RS-232 Cable to the VWBOX-E133 (Optional) The VWBOX-E133 has a male DB-9 connector on the rear panel. The RS-232 cable connects to a computer that has the smartOSD software installed. This enables the computer to control the screen setup.

  • Page 31: Figure 3-10: Serial Device Connector

    Connect the included PSU into an AC power supply then connect the PSU to the VWBOX-E133. The figure below shows the typical setup. There is no power switch, and the VWBOX-E133 turns on as soon as it is connected to the PSU.

  • Page 32: Input Resolution 3

    VWBOX-E133 Video Wall Controller 3.6.2 Input Resolution Input resolution should be set as high as possible. Pick a resolution that meets the following criteria: Matches the LCD panel aspect ratio (as shown in Error! Reference source not found.) Is the maximum possible (without exceeding input resolution limits) 3.6.3 Output Resolution...

  • Page 33: Figure 3-11: Display Mode

    VWBOX-E133 Video Wall Controller Figure 3-11: Display Mode Page 33...

  • Page 34: Osd Functions 3

    VWBOX-E133 Video Wall Controller Chapter OSD Functions Page 34...

  • Page 35: Smartosd (

    VWBOX-E133 Video Wall Controller 4.1 Mask Setup GeniMask masking control allows images to be adjusted slightly larger than the visible screen size, to compensate for the gaps between panels. GeniMask simplifies this process, allowing the masking to be adjusted simultaneously from a single controller. For a setup with one controller and four panels the horizontal and vertical gaps are easily adjusted according to the installation.

  • Page 36: Table 4-1: Smartosd Menu Structure

    VWBOX-E133 Video Wall Controller 4.2.2 Software Illustration The table below shows the smartOSD menu structure ( T able 4-1). 3 1 2 H Menu Options Interface Interface Selection Display Display Resolution Display Mode Mask Setting Setting Digital I/O Test (for VWBOX-E122 only)

  • Page 37: Figure 4-1: Smartosd Interface Page

    The Interface Select option selects the data communication method between the computer and the VWBOX-E133. If the computer also provides the video input, then communication can be done over the DVI cable. Serial ports can also be used for data communication.

  • Page 38: Figure 4-2: Smartosd Display Page

    VWBOX-E133 Video Wall Controller 4.2.2.2 Display Page The Display Page adjusts the configuration of the panels in the video wall array. Figure 4-2: smartOSD Display Page Display Resolution The Display Resolution setting shows the resolution of the video image output. Display output setting options are shown below.
  • Page 39 VWBOX-E133 Video Wall Controller Display Mode The display mode option configures how the image is displayed on the screen. The video input is cloned on all the monitors 1 x 1 EFAULT 2 x 2 The video input is tiled over all the panels.

  • Page 40: Figure 4-3: Smartosd Setting Page

    The input video source is automatically selected by the VWBOX-E133. Input video source is DVI Power The power option turns the VWBOX-E133 on and off. Select one of the options below. The video box displays the video source image onto the video outputs.
  • Page 41 The video box is in standby mode. No images are displayed on the video outputs, but the video box is ready to receive data commands. Factory Mode Factory mode resets the VWBOX-E133 to default settings. Two options are available for resetting the values. Resets the video box to the factory defaults.

  • Page 42: Figure 4-4: Smartosd About Page

    VWBOX-E133 Video Wall Controller 4.2.2.4 About Page The About Page displays contact information. The smartOSD logo links to the IEI website. Figure 4-4: smartOSD About Page 4.2.3 Install Software To install the software, please follow the steps below: Step 1: Follow the instructions from the interactive installer to install the IEI smartOSD on the system.

  • Page 43: Figure 4-5: Smartosd Setup Wizard

    VWBOX-E133 Video Wall Controller Figure 4-5: smartOSD Setup Wizard Step 4: Click Next to continue. Step 5: The screen below appears. Figure 4-6: smartOSD Select Installation Folder Page 43...

  • Page 44: Figure 4-7: Smartosd Confirm Installation

    VWBOX-E133 Video Wall Controller Step 6: Select the installation folder from the screen shown above. Step 7: Click Next to continue. Step 8: The screen shown below appears. Figure 4-7: smartOSD Confirm Installation Step 9: Confirm the installation by clicking Next in the screen above.

  • Page 45: Figure 4-8: Smartosd Installing

    VWBOX-E133 Video Wall Controller Figure 4-8: smartOSD Installing Step 11: When the installation is complete the screen below appears. Figure 4-9: smartOSD Installation Complete Step 12: Click Close in the screen above. Page 45...

  • Page 46: Figure 4-10: Dll Missing

    VWBOX-E133 Video Wall Controller Step 13: After quick setup is complete, the IEI smartOSD wizard logo appears on the desktop as shown in the screen below. Step 14: To access the smartOSD, click the smartOSD wizard logo on the desktop.

  • Page 47: Figure 4-11: Windows Vista Error

    VWBOX-E133 Video Wall Controller 4.2.4.2 Vista Installation Failure Installation fails under Vista while showing following image: Figure 4-11: Windows Vista Error Solution: Install smartOSD.exe as the administrator authority Figure 4-12: Install as Administrator Page 47...

  • Page 48: Figure 4-13: Osd Buttons

    VWBOX-E133 Video Wall Controller 4.3 Using the OSD The OSD menu functions are described below. 4.3.1 OSD Buttons There are several on-screen-display (OSD) control buttons oriented either vertically on the right side of the monitor front panel or on the bottom of the monitor front panel.

  • Page 49: Table 4-2: Osd Menu Structure

    VWBOX-E133 Video Wall Controller 4.3.3 Menu Structure The table below shows the OSD menu structure. Menu Options / Submenu Options Display Output Display Mode Mask -> Horizontal Mask Vertical Mask Mask On/Off Setting Factory Information Input -> Component Miscellaneous ->...

  • Page 50: Figure 4-14: Display Menu

    VWBOX-E133 Video Wall Controller 4.3.4 Display Menu Image menu options are shown in F igure 4-14 and described below. 4 8 4 H 4 8 4 H 3 1 4 H Figure 4-14: Display Menu Display Resolution The Display Resolution setting shows the resolution of the video image output. Display output setting options are shown below.

  • Page 51: Mask Control 5

    VWBOX-E133 Video Wall Controller Display Mode The display mode option configures how the image is displayed on the screen. The video input is cloned on all the monitors 1 x 1 EFAULT 2 x 2 The video input is tiled over all the panels.

  • Page 52: Figure 4-15: Mask Control

    VWBOX-E133 Video Wall Controller 4.3.4.1 Mask Control The mask control menu adjusts the mask settings. The mask settings compensate for the gaps between monitors in the video wall array. The mask control options are shown and described below. Figure 4-15: Mask Control...

  • Page 53: Figure 4-16: Mask Formula

    VWBOX-E133 Video Wall Controller Figure 4-16: Mask Formula Mask Control The mask control option turns the mask control on and off. The video box doesn’t compensate for the gap between monitors EFAULT The video box compensates for the gap between monitors...

  • Page 54: Figure 4-17: Display Menu

    VWBOX-E133 Video Wall Controller 4.3.5 System Menu System menu options are shown in F igure 4-17 and described in the subsections below. 4 8 5 H 4 8 5 H 3 1 8 H Figure 4-17: Display Menu Factory Reset Factory reset returns all the settings to the factory default settings.

  • Page 55: Figure 4-18: Information Screen

    VWBOX-E133 Video Wall Controller Identify Monitors Identify monitors displays the monitor’s ID within the monitor array. 4.3.5.1 Information The information screen in F igure 4-18 shows some basic information about the video box 3 2 2 H and the monitor. The details are described below.

  • Page 56: Figure 4-19: Input Select

    VWBOX-E133 Video Wall Controller 4.3.5.2 Input Select The input select screen in F igure 4-19 shows the input options. 3 2 3 H Figure 4-19: Input Select The video box automatically selects the correct input source setting. The following options are available.

  • Page 57: Figure 4-20: Input Select

    VWBOX-E133 Video Wall Controller 4.3.5.3 Miscellaneous The miscellaneous menu ( F igure 4-20) allows the option to go to the OSD setup menu. 3 2 4 H Figure 4-20: Input Select OSD Configuration OSD configuration adjusts the display settings for the OSD display. OSD configuration settings are shown in 4 .3.5.3.1.

  • Page 58: Figure 4-21: Input Select

    VWBOX-E133 Video Wall Controller 4.3.5.3.1 OSD Configuration The OSD configuration menu ( F igure 4-21) adjusts the rotation of the OSD, and how long 3 2 6 H it displays for. Figure 4-21: Input Select OSD Timer The OSD Timer sets how long the OSD screen stays on after the last button press.

  • Page 59: Figure 4-22: Remote Control

    VWBOX-E133 Video Wall Controller 4.4 Remote Control The VWBOX-E133 comes with a remote control for easy configuration of OSD settings. F igure 4-22 shows the remote control and its function keys. 4 9 1 H 4 9 1 H 3 2 7 H Figure 4-22: Remote Control Power.

  • Page 60: Troubleshooting And Maintenance 6

    VWBOX-E133 Video Wall Controller Chapter Troubleshooting and Maintenance Page 60...

  • Page 61: A Nti - Static P Recautions 6

    Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components, including theVWBOX-E133. Dry climates are especially susceptible to ESD. It is therefore critical that whenever the VWBOX-E133 or any other electrical component is handled, the following anti-static precautions are strictly adhered to.

  • Page 62: M Aintenance O Verview 6

    1 4 3 H representative To preserve the working integrity of the VWBOX-E133 embedded system, the embedded system must be properly maintained. If embedded system components need replacement, the proper maintenance procedures must be followed to ensure the embedded system can continue to operate normally.
  • Page 63 Check that the VWBOX-E133 is connected to the power supply.S t e p 0 : 5.3.3.2 Check Source Video Connection Check to that the source video cable is securely connected to the VWBOX-E133. Step 1: Securely attach the video cable from the video source to the VWBOX-E133.
  • Page 64 VWBOX-E133 Video Wall Controller Appendix RS-232 Setup Page 64...

  • Page 65: Table 5-1: Rs-232 Setup

    VWBOX-E133 Video Wall Controller A.1 Setup The serial port is used to remotely set and get the settings from the VWBOX-E133. The serial port is used by user applications to change the settings of the VWBOX-E133 through a software interface. The serial port should be setup as indicated in...

  • Page 66: F Igure 1-1: Vwbox-E133

    VWBOX-E133 Video Wall Controller A.3 Command Reference This section details the commands that can be sent over the RS-232 communications port. The following commands are detailed: G et display status................... 1 4 4 H 3 3 2 H G et factory defaults ................

  • Page 67: Table 5-3: Get Display Status

    VWBOX-E133 Video Wall Controller A.3.1 Get Display Status Byte Value 0x08 0x03 Output resolution: 0 – 1024 x 768 1 – 1360 x 768 2 – 1280 x 1024 3 – 1400 x 1500 4 – 1680 x 1050 5 – 1600 x 1200 6 –...

  • Page 68: Table 5-4: Get Factory Defaults

    VWBOX-E133 Video Wall Controller A.3.2 Get Factory Defaults Byte Value 0x09 0x04 Input source 2 - DVI Power 0 – Power off 1 – Power on OSD lock/unlock 0: OSD unlock 1: OSD lock Checksum 0xff-([1]+[2]+[3]+[4]+[5]+[6]+[7]+[8]+[9]) Table 5-4: Get Factory Defaults...

  • Page 69: Table 5-5: Set Mask Control

    VWBOX-E133 Video Wall Controller A.3.3 Set Mask Control Byte Value 0x07 0x18 Display mode 0 – 1 x 1 mode 1 – 2 x 2 mode 2 – 2 x 3 mode 3 – 3 x 2 mode 4 – 3 x 3 mode Horizontal mask percent 0 –...

  • Page 70: Table 5-6: Set Display Mode

    VWBOX-E133 Video Wall Controller A.3.4 Set Display Mode Byte Value 0x04 0x19 Display mode 0 – 1 x 1 mode 1 – 2 x 2 mode 2 – 2 x 3 mode 3 – 3 x 2 mode 4 – 3 x 3 mode...

  • Page 71: Table 5-8: Set Input Source

    VWBOX-E133 Video Wall Controller A.3.6 Set Input Source Byte Value 0x04 0x1B Input source 2 - DVI 0xff-([1]+[2]+[3]) Table 5-8: Set Input Source A.3.7 Set Power Control Byte Value 0x04 0x1C Power control 0 – power off 1 – power on...

  • Page 72: Table 5-10: Set To Default

    VWBOX-E133 Video Wall Controller A.3.8 Set to Default Byte Value 0x04 0x01 Defaults 0 – auto adjust 1 – factory defaults 0xff-([1]+[2]+[3]) Table 5-10: Set to Default A.3.9 Set OSD Mode Byte Value 0x04 0x02 OSD Mode 0 – OSD unlock 1 –...
  • Page 73 VWBOX-E133 Video Wall Controller Appendix DDC2BI Setup Page 73...
  • Page 74 B.1 Introduction The DDC2BI setup is for reading and setting the video box options through a DVI cable connected to the VWBOX-E133 from the video source. B.2 Command Reference The digital I/O port is for external machines to read and write settings to the VWBOX-E133.

  • Page 75: Table 5-12: Set Power Control

    VWBOX-E133 Video Wall Controller Code VCP Code Names Type Description Video Source Read/Write 2 – DVI Factory reset Write only 1 – reset to factory defaults OSD Mode Read/Write 0 – OSD Unlock 1 – OSD Lock 2 – OSD Normal...
  • Page 76 VWBOX-E133 Video Wall Controller Appendix Terminology Page 76...
  • Page 77 VWBOX-E133 Video Wall Controller COM refers to serial ports. Serial ports offer serial communication to expansion devices. The serial port on a personal computer is usually a male DB-9 connector. The digital inputs and digital outputs are general control signals that control the on/off circuit of external devices or TTL devices.
  • Page 78 VWBOX-E133 Video Wall Controller Appendix Hazardous Materials Disclosure Page 78...
  • Page 79 VWBOX-E133 Video Wall Controller D.1 Hazardous Materials Disclosure Table for IPB Products Certified as RoHS Compliant Under 2002/95/EC Without Mercury The details provided in this appendix are to ensure that the product is compliant with the Peoples Republic of China (China) RoHS standards. The table below acknowledges the presences of small quantities of certain materials in the product, and is applicable to China RoHS only.
  • Page 80 VWBOX-E133 Video Wall Controller Part Name Toxic or Hazardous Substances and Elements Lead Mercury Cadmium Hexavalent Polybrominated Polybrominated Biphenyls Diphenyl (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) Chromium (CR(VI)) (PBB) Ethers (PBDE) Housing Display Printed Circuit Board Metal Fasteners Cable Assembly Fan Assembly Power Supply...
  • Page 81 VWBOX-E133 Video Wall Controller 此附件旨在确保本产品符合中国 RoHS 标准。以下表格标示此产品中某有毒物质的含量符 合中国 RoHS 标准规定的限量要求。 本产品上会附有”环境友好使用期限”的标签，此期限是估算这些物质”不会有泄漏或突变”的 年限。本产品可能包含有较短的环境友好使用期限的可替换元件，像是电池或灯管，这些元 件将会单独标示出来。 部件名称 有毒有害物质或元素 铅 汞 镉 六价铬 多溴联苯 多溴二苯 醚 (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) (CR(VI)) (PBB) (PBDE) 壳体 显示 印刷电路板 金属螺帽 电缆组装 风扇组装 电力供应组装 电池 O: 表示该有毒有害物质在该部件所有物质材料中的含量均在 SJ/T11363-2006 标准规定的限量要求以下。...

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