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GeoBox G406s Quick User Manual

2 channel 4k/60 video wall controller
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G406S User Guide
Document: G406S-2
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The absolute opposite of ordinary
G406s Quick User Guide
2 Channel 4K/60 video wall controller
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  • Page 1 G406S User Guide Document: G406S-2 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The absolute opposite of ordinary G406s Quick User Guide 2 Channel 4K/60 video wall controller...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    G406S User Guide Document: G406S-2 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Table of Contents Disclaimer/Copyright statement......................Warranty/RMA and FCC/CE statement....................Introduction……………………………………………………………………………........Feature................................ Quick User Guide....................……........Content in the packing box........................How to use IR Remote Controller......................System Setup procedures........................Step 1 – Connecting The Inputs..………………………………………….….........

  • Page 3: Disclaimer/Copyright Statement

    G406S User Guide Document: G406S-2 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 16.5 System Standby and Automatically Turn Off output Signal..........16.6 RS232 Setting........................... 16.7 Ethernet Setting (Please see more details in Section 14.2) ..........16.8 Change Background Color...................... 17 Limitations in Image Flip and Rotation.....................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Introduction GeoBox G406s is dual channel 4k/60 fps Video Wall controller. It is simplified version of G406L with 1x HDMI 2.0 input, 1x HDMI 2.0 loop-out port for daisy chain connection and 2 synchronized HDMI outputs. Each output has independent image rotation/flip, scaling, cropping and color adjustment to allow great freedom in creating video wall with variable display scales and styles.

  • Page 5: Quick User Guide

    IR receiver is on Front Panel. One 3.5ø mm audio connector for IR extender is located at Back Panel of G406s. 1.8m IR extension cable is equipped in the packing. User can add audio cable to extend the control distance up to 20 meters.

  • Page 6: System Setup Procedures

    G406S User Guide Document: G406S-2 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ System Setup Procedures Step 1 – Connecting The Inputs Please connect signal source to HDMI input port. User can also apply DVI-D signal but DVI to HDMI adapter is required. Raw signal Loop Out...
  • Page 7 User can connect any Loop Out signal to any HDMI input port in the next processing module or other devices. User can connect up to10 units of GeoBox through daisy chain connection. The daisy chain connection number is related to source resolution and the quality of HDMI connection cables—poor cable will have less connection number and good cable can connect more units in daisy chain connection.

  • Page 8: Step 4 - System Connection And Power On

    When G406s power is switched on, the booting time is about 19 seconds and the Input & Output LEDs on front panel will stay “Lighted” while G406s has correct input source and output monitor connections.

  • Page 9: Step 6 - Input Source / Output Resolution Selection & Led Indicators

    If user connects PC to the same Router and set Router with DHCP mode, PC can access to GeoBox directly. If PC is not connected with the same Router, user needs to set PC with the same Domain Segment as GeoBox for Ethernet connection.

  • Page 10: Step 7 - Conventional Video Wall Settings

    Press Remote Controller to activate [Video Wall] menu. WebGui and UHDWall Manager PC tool are available for Ethernet configuration and video wall settings. [Zoom] Use [Zoom] to split the display in horizontal and vertical directions. GeoBox will cut the image into different sections. Maximum split image is 15 in both horizontal and vertical directions.

  • Page 11: Pan] - Assign Image Position

    G406S User Guide Document: G406S-2 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ For 3x1 video wall displays Horizontal Zoom= 3, Vertical Zoom = 1 For 3x3 video wall displays Horizontal Zoom = 3, Vertical Zoom =3 [Pan] [Pan] will assign the location of each split image in the display in both horizontal and vertical directions.

  • Page 12: 3X3 Video Wall Setup

    3x3 Video wall Setup User can use one G408+ one G406s to create 3x3 video wall as below. Signal source needs to be fed into all processors through loop out daisy chain connection. All the rest setup is the same as described...

  • Page 13: Bezel Compensation

    Irregular / Asymmetric Video Wall Settings Introduction  Asymmetric video wall can be created by rotating monitor installation direction or position. User can crop different area image for each monitor, rotate image direction and adjust image position through G406s to achieve it.

  • Page 14: Wind-Mill Asymmetric Video Wall Setup Procedures

    GeoBox video wall settings.  G406s can only rotate the image at 90/180/270 degrees. The monitors need to be installed at landscape or portrait position. If users want to install monitor at other rotation angle, G-403 model should be used.
  • Page 15 G406S User Guide Document: G406S-2 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Test pattern applied to video wall Test pattern downloaded from VNS website  Split the content by [Zoom]  Set [Horizontal Zoom] = 2, [Vertical Zoom] = 2 in all channels.  If TV2 & TV3 dimension is smaller, user can set TV2 & TV3 [Horizontal Zoom]=4 and [Horizontal Pan]: TV2=3, TV3=2, so that user can reduce the image position adjustment range.
  • Page 16 G406S User Guide Document: G406S-2 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Before TV2 & TV3 After TV2 & TV3 image 90 degrees image 90 degrees rotation. rotation. Video wall Max. video wall center line display borders  Set standard position as reference in horizontal and vertical directions ...

  • Page 17: Square Asymmetric Video Wall Setup Procedures

    Square Asymmetric Video Wall Setup Procedures User can use two G406s for square asymmetric video wall. Source signal should be applied to two G406s through loop out port by daisy chain connection. No special connection sequence is required. The LCD can be installed at landscape or portrait direction.
  • Page 18 G406S User Guide Document: G406S-2 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  Step 1: Video Wall settings for all channels [Zoom]: H=2, V=2 [Pan]: TV1: H=1, V=1, TV2: H=2, V=1, TV3: H=1, V=2, TV4: H=2, V=2  Step 2: Apply Test Pattern and Rotate TV1 & TV4 images at 90 degrees...
  • Page 19 G406S User Guide Document: G406S-2 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Original Image after applied test pattern Image after image rotation in TV1 & TV4  Step 3: Determined image center, marked with paper tape.  Step 4: Set standard Position Reference in horizontal and vertical directions ...
  • Page 20 G406S User Guide Document: G406S-2 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  Step 5: Individual monitor position adjustment based on Horizontal and Vertical Position Reference resulting from Step 4. TV1: increase [Overlap] value in Left Edge and decrease [Overlap] value in Right Edge to align...

  • Page 21: Split Image For Projector Edge Blending Application

    RS232 or Ethernet. 5 Profiles settings can be stored in the system. 10 Split Image for projector edge blending application  G406s can split 4k/2k 60Hz signal source and set overlap pixels for high resolution projector edge blending application.
  • Page 22 G406S User Guide Document: G406S-2 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ content. The Maximum adjustment range is 900 pixels in each edge. 1. The adjustment range 900 pixels is calculated based on signal source resolution. 2. When user adjusts Overlap value in one monitor, it will also change the scaling factor. User needs to adjust the Overlap value in other monitors in the video wall to let all monitors has the same scaling factor.

  • Page 23: Step 8 - Save System Settings Through Remote Controller

    Draw the image into video wall and keep some blanking borders at some edges. 14.2 If the signal is from PC, user can set customized EDID in GeoBox to let PC output the right output resolution. Some PC may not follow GeoBox EDID resolution and require customized output setting from display card.

  • Page 24: Easy Settings In Multiple Unit Application

    15 Easy Setting In Multiple Unit Application 15.1 Setup by Remote Controller 1.1.1 If multiple units are used, user can set different [Box ID] (#1 - #99) to each GeoBox in control system. For IR control, the number range is #1 - #9.

  • Page 25: Uhdwall Manager Pc Tool

    UWM Manager is a PC tool executed through PC. User needs to download this tool from VNS website. Once user connects G406s with PC through Ethernet or USB and open UWM Manager, user can access UWM and execute all operation similar to OSD menu through PC...

  • Page 26: System Structure And Control

    User can also backup system setting in PC and restore/copy to other units.  UWM PC tool is designed for G400 series product. If user connects with G406s, user will see 2 channels for selection instead of 4 channels. ...

  • Page 27: Hdmi Vs. Dvi Output Signal

     If set [Standby Time] at 60, the system will get into Standby Mode after 60 seconds when no input signal is detected. The output signals from G406s will also be terminated at the same time. If G406s detects input signal again, it will automatically turn on the system again.

  • Page 28: Ethernet Setting (Please See More Details In Section 14.2)

    IP address settings.  Please connect G406s to LAN port of WiFi Router. Once execute correct WiFi settings in WiFi Router, user can access G406s by PC, Notebook, mobile phone or iPad and control it through WebGui or UHDWall Manager.

  • Page 29: Trouble Shooting

     HDCP compliant issues: If the input source or the monitors are not HDCP compliant, it is possible to stop G406s from negotiating HDCP link and show intermittent, abnormal or no image.  Bit Rate or resolution issues: check if signal source and connecting cables can provide right resolution and data rate supported by G406s.

  • Page 30: Safety Precaution And Maintenance

    Apart from what is detailed in User Guide, maintenance should be carried out by competent technician assigned by VNS. If G406s is physically damaged, it should be returned for repair using VNS RMA procedures. If the unit is opened by user, it will lose the right for warranty protection.

  • Page 31: Specifications

    G406S User Guide Document: G406S-2 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Specifications   10-bit processor, frame rate conversion. Input: 1x HDMI 2.0b, HDCP: 2.2/1.4.   3D motion adaptive de-interlace. Output: 2x HDMI up to 1080P & WUXGA.   Frame lock for synchronized outputs.

  • Page 32: Revision History

    G406S User Guide Document: G406S-2 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Revision History Revision Date Originator Comments V1.0 2018-04-04 Steve Wang First version V1.1 2018-12-28 Steve Wang Add information about system synchronization...

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