G406L User Guide Document: G406L-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..………………………………………….…......... Step 2 –...
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----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------- Introduction GeoBox G406Lite (G406L) is 4 channel 4k/60 fps Video Wall controller. It is simplified version of G406 with 1x HDMI 2.0 input, 1x HDMI 2.0 loop-out port for daisy chain connection and 4 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.
G406L User Guide Document: G406L-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------- Quick User Guide Content in the packing box The G406L Quad Channel Video Wall Controller 1x RC-400 IR Remote Controller with battery 1x IR Extending Receiver with 1.8m cable 1x AC Main Power Cord.
G406L User Guide Document: G406L-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 required DVI to HDMI adapter. Raw signal Loop Out HDMI Input source from HDMI input source connector...
G406L User Guide Document: G406L-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------- Step 3 – HDMI Loop Out for Multiple Unit Connection and monitoring Loop Out for raw signal from HDMI input source Loop out port provides the same raw signal from HDMI input. It supports up to 4k/2k @60Hz. User can connect any Loop Out signal to any HDMI input port in the next processing module or other devices.
G406L User Guide Document: G406L-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------- Step 4 – System Connection and Power On Poor quality HDMI cable and signal source will affect the connection distance and may cause signal noise. To ensure all cables are connected correctly, it is recommended to use locking cables. Complete video wall system should be connected to one power Distribution Box with proper grounding.
G406L User Guide Document: G406L-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------- 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.
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G406L User Guide Document: G406L-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------- Output resolution list: 1920x1200, 1920x1080, 1280x720, 1360x768, 1280x800, 1024x768 User can select output resolution from remote controller. When press [OTH] key, it will show resolution of 1920x1200, 1280x720 and 1360x768 continuously. After release from keypad, the system will apply the selected resolution to the selected output port.
G406L User Guide Document: G406L-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------- Step 7 – Conventional Video Wall Settings Press [Video Wall] hotkey on Front Panel or Remote Controller to activate [Video Wall] menu. WebGui and UHDWall Manager PC tool are available for Ethernet configuration. [Zoom] Use [Zoom] to split the display in horizontal and vertical directions.
G406L User Guide Document: G406L-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------- For No. monitor: For No. monitor: Horizontal Pan = 3 Horizontal Pan = 3 Vertical Pan = 1 Vertical Pan = 2 [Overlap] – Bezel Compensation and Position Alignment [Overlap] adjustment changes the cropping area of the image so that image position in each monitor will be shifted.
G406L User Guide Document: G406L-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------- 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 G406 to achieve it.
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----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------- 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 small, 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.
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G406L User Guide Document: G406L-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------- Max. video wall Video wall display borders center line Before TV2 & TV3 After TV2 & TV3 image 90 degrees image 90 degrees rotation. rotation. Set standard position as reference in horizontal and vertical directions ...
G406L User Guide Document: G406L-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------- After decrease TV2 After decrease TV1 [Overlap] value at Right [Overlap] value at Top Edge Edge After decrease TV3 After decrease TV4 [Overlap] value at Left [Overlap] value at Bottom Edge Edge, then it is finished. Square Asymmetric Video Wall Setup Procedures ...
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G406L User Guide Document: G406L-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------- Step 3: Determined image center, marked with paper tape. Step 4: Set standard Position Reference in horizontal and vertical directions Horizontal Position Reference is determined by TV2 & TV3 and Vertical Position Reference is determined by TV1 &...
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G406L User Guide Document: G406L-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------- TV2: increase [Overlap] value in Top Edge and decrease [Overlap] value in Bottom Edge to align Horizontal lines to match TV1 TV3: increase [Overlap] value in Bottom Edge and decrease [Overlap] value in Top Edge to align Horizontal lines to match TV4 TV4: increase [Overlap] value in Right Edge and decrease [Overlap] value in Left Edge to align Vertical lines to match TV2...
G406L User Guide Document: G406L-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------- 10 Flexible Aspect Ratio Adjustment User can use Video Wall [Overlap] function to change the aspect ratio of the image with black borders or to stretch the image in specific direction to compensate the aspect ratio difference between video wall and the content.
G406L User Guide Document: G406L-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------- 3. The adjustment range 900 pixels is calculated based on signal source resolution. 4. 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.
G406L User Guide Document: G406L-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------- 13.3 User can set different video wall settings in each channel and crop different area for the display. In combination with ZOOM, PAN and OVERLAP settings, user can crop any location of the image for each LCD, no matter it is in landscape or portrait position.
14.2.2 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 G406L 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...
G406L User Guide Document: G406L-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------- UWM PC tool is designed for G400 series product. If user connects with G408, user will see 8 channels for selection instead of 4 channels. User can execute full operation functions and also update Firmware and MCU code through UHDWall.
G406L User Guide Document: G406L-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------- 15.3 OSD Command Execution in Group A & Group B The following command will be applied to all channels at the same time (Level 1). Level 1 control can only be executed from CH-1. Please connect monitor to CH-1 for system settings.
G406L User Guide Document: G406L-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------- [Image Properties] [ Color] [Image Properties] [Orientation] [Options] [Information]: show system information 15.4 EDID Setting [Options] [Setting][EDID] HDMI 2.0 is set by CH-1 / CH-2. 15.5 HDMI vs. DVI Output Signal HDMI digital signal is compatible with DVI signal.
G406L User Guide Document: G406L-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------- 15.8 Ethernet Setting Ethernet control: GeoBox is integrated in G406L via RJ45 connector. User can controller G406L through Ethernet or WiFi via PC or mobile devices. A WebGui with keypad icons (virtual keypad) will be showed in control devices for user to control the OSD function of G406L.
G406L User Guide Document: G406L-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------- 16 Limitations in Image Flip and Rotation Image 90/270 degrees rotation and image flips are only available in input resolution under 4k/2k @30Hz (included). 17 Limitation in Audio Output User will open or mute audio output in two channels at the same time: CH-1/CH-2, CH-3/CH-4. 18 Trouble Shooting 18.1 Front Panel LED lights User should see Input/Output LED lights in each operation channels.
Apart from what is detailed in User Guide, maintenance should be carried out by competent technician assigned by VNS. If G406L 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.
G406L User Guide Document: G406L-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------- Revision History Revision Date Originator Comments V1.1 2018-04-04 Steve Wang First version...
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