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VNS GeoBox G406S User Manual

2 channel 4k/60 video wall controller
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G406s User Guide
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1 in / 2 out, up to 8k/1k 30Hz and 4K/2k 60 Hz input, 10-bit, 4:4:4 Chroma sampling,
Tel: +886-2-2792-2819
DCi/UHD
4k/60/4:4:4
Mosaic
Multi-Unit
Irregular wall
Cacade
The absolute opposite of ordinary
G406s User Guide
2 Channel 4K/60 video wall controller
Independent rotation / scaling / cropping
Technical support:
E-mail: sales@vnstw.com
Skype: vns-inc
Version: 2.0
Website:
www.vnstw.com
HDCP
HDMI 2.0
2.2/1.4
Flexible
Aspect Ratio
Bezel Correction
Cell: +886-935-678-033
10-bit
Cadence
3D Motion
High-end
Film 3:2 / 2:2
De-interlace
scaler
Rotation
Control
Loop Out
Landscape
IR/USB/RS232
Daisy chain
Protrait
/Ethernet
0
Document: G406s-2
Deep Color
xvYCC/12-bit
Didpla
Projector
RoHS
yP
Output
CE FCC
overlap
1.2

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  • Page 1 1 in / 2 out, up to 8k/1k 30Hz and 4K/2k 60 Hz input, 10-bit, 4:4:4 Chroma sampling, Independent rotation / scaling / cropping Technical support: E-mail: sales@vnstw.com Tel: +886-2-2792-2819 Cell: +886-935-678-033 Skype: vns-inc Version: 2.0 Website: www.vnstw.com 10-bit DCi/UHD...

  • 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 Setup Guide 1. Content in the packing box......................2. Quick setup via IR Remote Controller..................System Setup procedures 1. Connecting the inputs..………………………………………….…......... 2.

  • Page 3: Warranty/Rma And Fcc/Ce Statement

    This information contained in this document is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved by VNS Inc. VNS Inc. reserves the right to modify this document without any obligation to notify any person or entity of such revision. Copying, duplicating, selling, or otherwise distributing any part of this document without signing a non- disclosure agreement with an authorized representative of VNS Inc.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- Introduction GeoBox G406s is dual channel 4k/60 fps Video Wall controller. It is simplified version of G406s 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 Setup Guide

    G406s User Guide Document: G406s-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- Quick Setup Guide 1. Content in the packing box ➢ The G406s Quad Channel Video Wall Controller ➢ 1x RC-400 IR Remote Controller with battery ➢ 1x IR Extending Receiver with 1.8m cable ➢...
  • Page 6 G406s User Guide Document: G406s-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- Profile recall hotkey System Information Power on/off Channel selection OSD Menu HDMI2.0-2 input port operation keys Input source selection HDMI2.0-1 input port Output resolution selection Profile recall hotkey Video Wall Menu Combination key to work with hotkey other function keys to execute function to all channels at the...

  • Page 7: System Setup Procedures

    G406s User Guide Document: G406s-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- System Setup Procedures 1. Connecting the inputs Please apply signal source to HDMI input port before video wall settings. Otherwise, the settings will assume the input resolution is the same as output resolution. It may affect Video wall Overlap setting result.

  • Page 8: Hdmi Loop Out For Multiple Units Connection And Monitoring

    G406s User Guide Document: G406s-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- 3. HDMI Loop Out for Multiple Unit Connection and monitoring Loop Out raw signal from HDMI input to next GeoBox source Loop out port provides the same raw signal from HDMI input. It supports up to 8k/1k @30Hz. ➢...

  • Page 9: System Connection And Power On

    G406s User Guide Document: G406s-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- Daisy chain connection with other GeoBox models G408 G406s G406s No specific output connection sequence is required. Location can be set by Video Wall [PAN] menu. ➢ If Loop out port has not been used, user can use loop out port to connect with monitoring system in control room to see the status of the video wall content.

  • Page 10: Input Source / Output Resolution Selection & Led Indicators

    G406s User Guide Document: G406s-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- 5. Input Source / Output Resolution selection & LED Indicators Channel selection Input Source selection Default is HDMI input, no Output resolution selection need to change RC-400 Green LED: input Green LED: monitor Power LED indicator.

  • Page 11: Set 10-Bits Color Output

    G406s User Guide Document: G406s-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- ➢ All output resolution is RGB 4:4:4 and progressive. If the input source and display device can support 10-bit color, user can turn on [Deep Color] to display 10-bits color. User can click [INFO] key to check input / output result.

  • Page 12: System Setting: Box Id, Rs232, Ethernet

    G406s User Guide Document: G406s-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- 7. System setting: Box ID, RS232, Ethernet ➢ Box ID, RS232 and Ethernet settings can be executed through CH-1 or CH-2. ➢ User can set different IP address in each G406s through Ethernet, USB or remote controller so that each G406s can be controlled independently.

  • Page 13: Video Wall Settings

    ➢ UWM is another web tool that has full function for system setting and operation. It can also update Firmware or MCU code. UWM can be downloaded from VNS website. ➢ Each G406s can set different IP address for independent operation and control.

  • Page 14: Zoom] - Split Source Image

    G406s User Guide Document: G406s-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- ➢ Note: Image 90/270 flip and rotation are only available when input resolution is under 4k/2k @30Hz. 8.1. [Zoom] Use [Zoom] to split the display in horizontal and vertical directions. GeoBox can cut the image into different sections.

  • Page 15: Overlap] - Bezel Compensation And Position Alignment

    G406s User Guide Document: G406s-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- In the case of 3x3 video wall display, Pan settings are as below: For No. monitor: For No. monitor: Horizontal Pan = 3 Horizontal Pan = 3 Vertical Pan = 1 Vertical Pan = 2 8.3.

  • Page 16: Bezel Compensation

    G406s User Guide Document: G406s-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- ➢ User can see the image and select Edge to adjust [Overlap] value for Bezel compensation and to adjust image mis-alignment due to monitor installation issue. ➢ User can use [Overlap] function to stretch the image outside video wall (some image will be missing) or draw image inside video wall with Black blanking area at the edge.
  • Page 17 G406s User Guide Document: G406s-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- ➢ [Save] Profile from OSD menu will take effect for two channels at the same time.. ➢ User can use [Save] hotkey + Number key on remote controller to save settings directly for all channels at the same time.

  • Page 18: System Reset

    G406s User Guide Document: G406s-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- Load Number Index Hotkey 10.3. Load/Save Profile Index through WebGui and UWM PC Tool ➢ Profile [Load] and [Save] button under [System] menu are available to Load and Save profile settings. ➢ Load and Save will apply to all channels at the same time. 11.
  • Page 19 G406s User Guide Document: G406s-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- 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 20: Pc Tool

    G406s User Guide Document: G406s-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- ➢ The adjustment range of 1800 pixels is calculated according to the signal source resolution. If the signal source is 1080p and the adjustment value is 450 pixels, when switching to 4k/2k input signal, the adjustment value will be converted to 900 pixels automatically to maintain the same image position.

  • Page 21: Uhdwall Manager (Uwm) Pc Tool

    13.2. UHDWall Manager (UWM) 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 keyboard and mouse.

  • Page 22: Miscellaneous Features

    G406s User Guide Document: G406s-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- The color icons on the top of CH indicator is to show the system connection status. Green indicates that the channel has connected with display device and input LED indicates that input signal is connected.

  • Page 23: System Standby And Automatically Turn Off Output Signal

    G406s User Guide Document: G406s-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- 14.3. System Standby and Automatically Turn Off Output Signal ➢ [Options]→ [Accessibility]→[Standby Time] ➢ If set [Standby Time] at 60, the system will get into Standby Mode after 60 seconds when no input signal is detected.

  • Page 24: Helpful Tips For Video Wall Settings

    G406s User Guide Document: G406s-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- 15. Helpful tips for video wall settings ➢ Image distortion and aspect ratio issues If the content aspect ratio is different from video wall, it will cause image distortion. User can adjust aspect ratio through [Overlap] settings. However, you will have two choices: ➢...

  • Page 25: Trouble Shooting

    G406s User Guide Document: G406s-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- Technical Support 17. Trouble Shooting 17.1. Front Panel LED lights ➢ User should see Input / Output LED lights in each channel. If no light illuminated in specific channel, please check Input / Output connecting cables, signal source & monitor in that channel. ➢...

  • Page 26: Technical Support

    G406s User Guide Document: G406s-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- smooth video quality. ➢ If the input signal is interlaced signal (interlaced-1080i), and the image is rotated or flipped, then the channel will have no [3D Motion adaptive de-interlaced] processing function. If user applies static image source, the output video will have a slight jitter phenomenon.

  • Page 27: 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 28: Specifications

    G406s User Guide Document: G406s-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- Specifications   Input: 1x HDMI 2.0b 50Hz in/out in FHD to avoid video artifact.   Output: 2x HDMI 1.4 Frame lock for synchronized outputs.   1x HDMI 2.0b loop out port for multiple unit Support HDR input signal but no HDR effect in the cascade &...

  • Page 29: Revision History

    G406s User Guide Document: G406s-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- Revision History Revision Date Originator Comments V1.1 2018-04-04 Steve Wang First version V1.2 2018-12-28 Steve Wang Add information about system synchronization V1.3 2018-03-23 Steve wang Add information about profile save/load, Ethernet port # V2.0 2020-06-02 Steve Wang...

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