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G116 User Guide
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Input: up to 4096*2160 @60Hz 4:4:4 full color sampling
Full functions in one box, simple, easy-of-use
DCi/UHD
HDMI 2.0
4k/60/4:4:4
DisplayPort 1.2
Corner wall
Multi-Unit
Geometry
Alignment
The absolute opposite of ordinary
G116 warping box User Guide
Output: 2048*1080 @60Hz
with matrix SW function
New generation Warp engine
with matrix SW function
Technical support:
E-mail: sales@vnstw.com
Tel: +886-2-2792-2819
Skype: vns-inc
Version: 1.0
Website:
HDCP
HDR
2.2/1.4
Ready
Flexible
Cascade
Aspect Ratio
Cell: +886-935-678-033
www.vnstw.com
10-bit
Cadence
High-end
Film 3:2 / 2:2
scaler
Rotation
Control
Landscape
IR/USB/RS232
Protrait
/Ethernet
0
Document: G116-1
3D Motion
Deep Color
De-interlace
xvYCC/12-bit
Didpla
Video wall
RoHS
yP
Embedded
CE FCC
1.2

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  • Page 1 G116 User Guide Document: G116-1 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------ The absolute opposite of ordinary G116 warping box User Guide Input: up to 4096*2160 @60Hz 4:4:4 full color sampling Output: 2048*1080 @60Hz with matrix SW function New generation Warp engine Full functions in one box, simple, easy-of-use...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    G116 User Guide Document: G116-1 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------ Table of Contents Disclaimer/Copyright Statement......................Warranty/RMA………………………………………………………………………………………………… FCC/CE Statement..........................Introduction……………………………………………………………............Specification…………………………………………………………………………………………………… Functions and Features........................1. Content in the packing box......................2. Basic operation & settings………………………………………………………………………………. 2.1. Connecting the Input and output…………………………………….…........2.2. LED indicators………….............…………........

  • Page 3: Disclaimer/Copyright Statement

    G116 User Guide Document: G116-1 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------ EDID settings………………………………………………………………………………………… 33 8.2. 8.3. HDMI vs. DVI output signal………………………………………………………………………… 34 System standby and automatically turn off output signal………………………………………. 35 8.4. Change background color…………………………………………………………………………. 35 8.5. Turn off Splash screen Logo………………………………………………………………………. 35 8.6.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    4 input ports (2x HDMI, 1x DP, 1x VGA) and 1x HDMI outputs are designed in G116. Digital input supports up to 4096*2160 @60Hz with 4:4:4 full color sampling. Output supports up to 2048*1080 @60Hz. It is integrated with 10-bit high end processor, motion adaptive de-interlace, low angle smooth algorithm, 3:2/2:2 pull-down and supports non-VESA standard input timing.

  • Page 5: Specification

    G116 User Guide Document: G116-1 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------ Specification   Free-run mode provides continuous signal to Input: 2x HDMI 2.0b, 1x DP1.2a and 1x VGA  projector, no source searching required when Output: 1x HDMI  timing change. Loop output: 1x HDMI 2.0 for cascade.

  • Page 6: Functions And Features

    GeoBox. It can match +_600 pixels adjustment range without problem. 5. Gwarp3 PC tool is available for warp and geometry alignment up to 17x17 grid patterns through USB or Ethernet.
  • Page 7 G116 User Guide Document: G116-1 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------ E. PIP/POP 1. PIP (picture in picture): with flexible PIP size (320*180 to 1920*1080), location and aspect ratio. 2. POP (Picture outside picture): side by side images with full screen or maintain original aspect ratio.

  • Page 8: Content In The Packing Box

    Loop Out Input connectors ➢ Each G116 has four input ports: 2x HDMI, 1x DP, 1x VGA. User can select input port from remote controller or front panel keypad. ➢ HDMI & DP input ports support up to 4096x2160 @60 Hz.

  • Page 9: Led Indicators

    LED indicators will show the input/output signal status. ✓ If user presses Menu key for 5 seconds on the remote controller, GeoBox OSD menu will be locked and the Power LED will be flashing. To press another 5 seconds, it will unlock OSD menu.

  • Page 10: System Connection And Power On

    User can control or operate G116 settings through Ethernet. Default IP address is 192.168.0.100. ➢ When multiple units are used at the same time, user can set different IP address in each G116 so that each G116 can be controlled independently. 2.4.1. Box ID ✓...
  • Page 11 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------ 2.4.3. Ethernet ✓ User needs to connect G116 to WiFi Router or switch/hub through RJ45 to LAN port. Then user can control the system through Ethernet. ✓ Crossover UTP cable can be used for direct connection between PC and GeoBox. User needs to set PC TCP/IPv4 with the same domain segment as GeoBox (for instance, to set IP address at 192.168.0.105) and subnet mask at 255.255.255.0).

  • Page 12: How To Use Ir Remote Controller

    IR receiver is on Front Panel. One 3.5ø mm audio connector for IR extender is located at Back Panel of G116. 1.8m IR extension cable is equipped in the packing. User can add audio cable to extend the distance up to more than 20 meters.

  • Page 13: Full Screen And Native Aspect Ratio

    G116 User Guide Document: G116-1 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------ Audio connector for IR extender 2.6. Full screen and native aspect ratio ➢ [Scaling] under [Image Properties] menu is to select the display mode either following signal source original aspect ratio or full screen display ➢...

  • Page 14: Color Adjustment

    G116 User Guide Document: G116-1 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------ 2.8. Color adjustment In edge blending application, color adjustment is important due to multiple units of projector images are combined together. 2.8.1. Global color adjustment: [Picture] [Picture] can execute below color adjustment for each processing channel.

  • Page 15: Osd Lock And Unlock

    2.9. OSD Lock and unlock ➢ If multiple units of GeoBox is installed together or the IR receiver is put together, in order to avoid interference among multiple GeoBox during the installation, user can set different ID number for each GeoBox through [Options] Menu. Press number keys in Remote Controller to determine which GeoBox will be controlled.

  • Page 16: Dual Window Display-Pip/Pop (Picture In Picture & Side By Side)

    G116 User Guide Document: G116-1 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------ There will be no loss signal when Reset or executing video wall settings. We propose user to set at [Disable] during system setup to save setup time. After finishing system settings, user needs to switch back to [Normal]. Otherwise, it is possible to have some frame tear or synchronization issue in the outputs.
  • Page 17 G116 User Guide Document: G116-1 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------ Six sub-menus under [PIP setting] menu, --Display: enable PIP or POP --Size: set PIP size --Position: set PIP position --Ratio: set PIP/POP display aspect ratio --Source: select input source for PIP/POP --Orientation: rotate sub-image direction ✓...

  • Page 18: Image Orientation (Flip & Rotation)

    G116 User Guide Document: G116-1 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------ ⬧ Pixel by Pixel PIP image position adjustment. ✓ Ratio: Set Aspect Ratio of sub-image in PIP/POP. ⬧ Full Screen: the same aspect ratio as PIP main image or full screen display in POP mode.

  • Page 19: Geometry Alignment

    G116 User Guide Document: G116-1 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------ 3. Geometry alignment Select 3.1. the right Grid Pattern for geometry alignment Grid pattern is required for geometry alignment. User can activate test pattern through [Pattern] hotkey in remote controller or through WebGui and Gwarp3 PC tool.

  • Page 20: Geometry Alignment

    G116 User Guide Document: G116-1 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------ ➢ If 120 pixels grid size is selected, the grid pattern will be at the same position as 17x17 geometry adjustment control points. If 30/60 pixels grid size is selected, the grid pattern will also have some points that will match 17x17 control points.

  • Page 21: Geometry Alignment Through Remote Controller

    20 meters). If multiple units of GeoBox are used and IR receivers are put together, please set [Box ID] for each G116 so that user can control each G116 separately through [85x] command. Press number keys in Remote Controller following OSD menu for the control of multiple GeoBox: - 850: will activate all GeoBox.

  • Page 22: 3X3], [5X3], [9X5] Warp Alignment

    G116 User Guide Document: G116-1 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------ 3.3.3. [3x3], [5x3], [9x5] Warp alignment ✓ After finish [2x2] corner alignment, apply [3x3], [5x3], [9x5] geometry alignment. ✓ Please follow the sequence [2x2]→ [3x3]→ [5x3]→ [9x5] to do geometry alignment to ensure entire image will have uniform scaling factor.

  • Page 23: Corner Wall Geometry Adjustment

    G116 User Guide Document: G116-1 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------ The control point can shift the lines in both horizontal and vertical directions. ✓ Linearity grid line adjustment menu is under [9x5] warp alignment in OSD. User can select the control point, then press ENTER to see complete grid line for the adjustment. Each control point can shift the image in both horizontal and vertical directions.
  • Page 24 G116 User Guide Document: G116-1 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------ ✓ 4 corner image positions ✓ The transition position of the image in horizontal or vertical direction ✓ The maximum Corner adjusting range is +_ 900 pixels and the location adjusting range is +_900 pixels.

  • Page 25: Gwarp3] Pc Tool

    If user wants to implement Corner Wall function on curve screen, user can connect the signal to one G116 to do warp alignment, then connect the output to the second G116 for Corner Wall alignment. Then user can execute curve alignment and Corner Wall adjustment at the same time.

  • Page 26: Video Wall] Settings

    The purpose for Video Wall Setting is to determine the display Matrix, split the image and assign the right image to each GeoBox / display device in the matrix. The maximum video wall can be up to 15x15 matrix display.

  • Page 27: Zoom]: Split The Signal Source

    G116 User Guide Document: G116-1 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------ 4.1. [Zoom]: split the signal source Use [Zoom] to split input image in horizontal and vertical directions. Maximum split images are 15x15 in both horizontal and vertical directions from single input source. For 3 projectors at horizontal position, Horizontal Zoom=3,...

  • Page 28: Overlap]: Crop The Right Image For Each Projector

    4.5. Edge [Mask] Edge mask is embedded in G116. The menu is under [Blend] menu in OSD. ➢ There are 8 control points for edge mask. When user moves the position for each control point it will result various edge mask pattern.
  • Page 29 G116 User Guide Document: G116-1 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------ Another Image [Mask] example...

  • Page 30: Save/Load System Settings

     When user power off the system, G116 will save user setting without loss even the setting is not saved into Profile Index, unless someone to change it.

  • Page 31: Webgui And Gwarp3 Pc Tool

    6. WebGui and Gwarp3 PC tool User can connect all G116 in one Ethernet Router (WiFi Router or switch/hub) through LAN ports and set different Static IP address for each Box, then use WebGui virtual keys or Gwarp3 PC tool to control each G116 independently.

  • Page 32: Gwarp3 Pc Tool

    G116 User Guide Document: G116-1 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------ 6.2. Gwarp3 PC Tool (will be updated) ➢ Gwarp3 is a PC tool executed through PC. Please download this tool from VNS website. Once user opens Gwarp3 and connects with PC through Ethernet or USB, user can execute all operations through PC keyboard and mouse.
  • Page 33 G116 User Guide Document: G116-1 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------ Activate [Overlap] under [Video Wall] menu User can select the channel and the edge required for edge shift, then adjust Overlap value to see aspect ratio change. The image position shift range is +_1800 pixels in each edge.

  • Page 34: Miscellaneous Settings

    8.1. Helpful tips ➢ If the signal is from PC, user can set customized EDID in GeoBox to let PC output expected output resolution. Some PC may not follow GeoBox EDID resolution setting and require customized output setting from display card.

  • Page 35: Hdmi Vs. Dvi Output Signal

    G116 User Guide Document: G116-1 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------ User can also set EDID manually. The range for customized EDID will be from 1024x768 to 3840x2400. Horizontal resolution is in a step of 8 pixels and vertical resolution is in 1-pixel. After creating the EDID, PC or laptop may not output required timings due to hardware limitation or driver issue.

  • Page 36: System Standby And Automatically Turn Off 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 G116 will also be terminated at the same time. If G116 detects input signal again, it will automatically turn on the system.

  • Page 37: Intermittent Or Loss Of Input Signal

    [Frame Sync] at [Normal] position to get perfect synchronization in all output channels. 9.3. Video quality issues ➢ Use the highest resolution and number of color bits (RGB 4:4:4) images allowed by G116 to be used as a signal source whenever possible. ➢...

  • Page 38: Image Position Shift After Installation

    Check projector image shift condition after some time with GeoBox in OFF condition. User will clearly identify that the position shift is from GeoBox or not after this procedure. GeoBox is digital processor and will not change image position only for few pixels.

  • Page 39: Technical Support

    [Frame Sync] menu is under system [Setting] menu. There are three sub-menu: [Normal] (Frame Locked): when user uses multiple units or G116, we propose to set at [Normal] to let all output synchronized together. The sync time will be longest. When you reset system or adjust video wall settings, you may see projector re-searching the input source.

  • Page 40: Safety Precaution And Maintenance

    Apart from what is detailed in User Guide, maintenance should be carried out by competent technician assigned by VNS. If G116 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 41: Specification

    G116 User Guide Document: G116-1 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------ Specification   Free-run mode provides continuous signal to Input: 2x HDMI 2.0b, 1x DP1.2a and 1x VGA  projector, no source searching required when Output: 1x HDMI  timing change. Loop output: 1x HDMI 2.0 for cascade.

  • Page 42: Revision History

    G116 User Guide Document: G116-1 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------ Revision History Revision Date Originator Comments V1.0 2019-0601 Steve Wang First version...

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