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G902 User Guide
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G902 Dual Channel UHD Video Wall Controller
7680*1200 @60Hz in HDMI2.0b, 4:4:4 chroma sampling
Programmable Output resolution: up to 4096*2267/60Hz
Selectable output refresh rate: 24/30/50/60/100/120Hz
(Important Note: If the output resolution can't be supported by the monitor, user will
Tel: +886-2-2792-2819
The absolute opposite of ordinary
User Guide
Input: up to 4096*2160 @60Hz, 7680*2160 @30Hz,
or 7680*1234/60Hz, HDMI2.0, RGB 4:4:4
Support HDR 10, BT 2020 signal processing
PIP/POP & 3/4 split view MultiViewer
3D format conversion
not see any image on the screen)
with matrix SW function
Technical support:
E-mail: sales@vnstw.com
Skype: vns-inc
Website:
www.vnstw.com
Cell: +886-935-678-033
Version: 1.05
0
Document: G902-2

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  • Page 1 G902 User Guide Document: G902-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- The absolute opposite of ordinary G902 Dual Channel UHD Video Wall Controller User Guide Input: up to 4096*2160 @60Hz, 7680*2160 @30Hz, 7680*1200 @60Hz in HDMI2.0b, 4:4:4 chroma sampling Programmable Output resolution: up to 4096*2267/60Hz or 7680*1234/60Hz, HDMI2.0, RGB 4:4:4...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    G902 User Guide Document: G902-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- Table of Contents Disclaimer/Copyright statement......................Warranty/RMA and FCC/CE statement..................... Introduction ……………………………………………………………………………......User Guide 1. How to use IR Remote Controller....................1.1. Key pad functions and extension cable………………………………………………………. 1.2. Change OSD language…………………………………………………………………………… 1.3. Individual OSD control in multiple unit application………………………………………...
  • Page 3 G902 User Guide Document: G902-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- 14.2. Image cropping in main and PIP/POP (sub-images) ……………………………………… 14.3. Flexible aspect ratio adjustment……………………………………………………………… 14.4. System Standby and automatically turn off output Signal..........14.5. Change Background Color in blue or black……............. 14.6. Native 1:1 pixel to pixel image display mode………………………………………………..

  • Page 4: Disclaimer/Copyright 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 5: Introduction

    G900 can be cascaded to build all kind of video wall system. One G902 has two 4k/60 output channels and 5x HDMI 2.0 input ports. One input port is shared with two channels and each channel has two independent input ports. Input supports up to 4096*2160 @60Hz, 7680*2160 @30Hz with 4:4:4 chroma sampling.

  • Page 6: User Guide

    IR receiver is on Front Panel. One 3.5ø mm audio connector for IR extender is located at Back Panel of G902. 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 7: Change Osd Language

    G902 User Guide Document: G902-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- 1.2. Change OSD language User can change OSD language through below OSD menu: [Options]→ [Language]→ select [English], [繁體中文], or [簡體中文] 1.3. Individual OSD control in multiple unit application When multiple units are used and all boxes or IR extender receivers are installed together, user can control individual unit through below method: ➢...

  • Page 8: System Reset

    Insert small pin into RESET hole on back panel for 5 seconds will reset the system to default settings. User will see “Reset to Default” message. ➢ Reset through RESET hole will erase all the settings saved inside G902, including Profile Index Data. 2.2. Reset system but keep data in Profile Index ➢...

  • Page 9: Front Panel

    ➢ Input LED will turn to Green when G902 has detected input signal. ➢ Output LED will turn to Orange when G902 has detected the device in the output. ➢ Power LED: Red: Power connected and has been turned off by remote controller. Need to turn on by remote controller again.

  • Page 10: Input Signal And Input Port Configuration

    Only HDMI-1 input signals can be looped out. Loop out signal is unprocessed signal. User can cascade multiple units of GeoBox through Loop out port daisy chain connection. In normal condition, it can be connected up to 10 units of G902. The maximum connection unit is related to HDMI cable quality and signal source resolution.

  • Page 11: Output Signal And Output Port Configuaration

    G902 User Guide Document: G902-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- 6. Output signal and output port configuration Output-2 Output-1 ➢ Programmable Output: 1x HDMI 2.0b up to 4096*2267 @60fps or 7680*1234 @60fps, 4:4:4 10- bits, progressive RGB. The output range is from 800-4096 in horizontal...

  • Page 12: Select Input Port

    G902 User Guide Document: G902-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- 8. Select input port 8.1. Select input port from OSD ➢ Select Channel #. ➢ Open OSD→ [Image properties]→ [Input Signal]→ select input port ➢ Default is HDMI-1 for CH1 & CH2 ➢...

  • Page 13: Set Output Resolution And Signal Type

    9. Set output resolution and signal type ➢ If G902 output is the same as display device native resolution, it will perform the best video quality. ➢ Please note that if the output is 4k/2k and connect to FHD monitor, it will not show up the image.

  • Page 14: Programmable Output Resolution

    Document: G902-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- 9.3. Programmable output resolution ➢ Programmable output resolution in embedded in G902. User can activate OSD [Image Properties]→ [Output]→ Customize]→ [Width] / [Height] ➢ The range is from 800-7680 (8 Px/step under 230Mhz, 16 Px/step above 230Mhz) in horizontal and 600-3840 (1 pixel/step) in vertical directions (maximum pixel rate is 600 MHz).

  • Page 15: Enable 10-Bit Deep Color Output

    G902 User Guide Document: G902-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- The output refresh rate can be selected from 24/30/50/60/100/120 Hz. If the input and output refresh rate is not the same, it is possible to cause synchronization issues in different output channels. 9.4. Enable 10-bit deep color output ➢...

  • Page 16: How To Check System Information

    G902 User Guide Document: G902-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- G902 How to check system information ➢ The picture showed in below is the system information in each channel. Each channel is independent. ➢ The content showed in System Information will include below items:...

  • Page 17: System Control And Setup

    G902 User Guide Document: G902-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- Please see the result in previous section. 10.2. Check by remote controller System Information shortcut key 11. System control and setup ➢ The setting for Box ID, RS232 and Ethernet can be executed via OSD, WebGui or GCT PC Tool.

  • Page 18: Multi-Units Controlled By One Remote Controller

    G902 User Guide Document: G902-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- 11.2. Multiple units controlled by one Remote Controller ➢ When multiple units are used and all boxes or IR extender receivers are installed together, user can control individual unit through below method: To Press 851 number keys on remote controller, then all the following operations in remote controller will take effect only in ID #1 GeoBox and lock all other GeoBox.
  • Page 19 There is no additional software is required. ➢ If user can’t connect the network, please power off/on G902 again to let PC detect G902 network. ➢ User can set DHCP for the connection. If necessary, please [Renew] DHCP to get IP address before network connection.

  • Page 20: Pip/Pop Multiple Image Display

    G902 User Guide Document: G902-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- 12. PIP/POP multiple image display 12.1. PIP/POP main menu 12.1.1. [Display] ➢ [Disable]: Disable PIP/POP display. ➢ [[SBS]: Side by Side display. ➢ [Top/Bottom]: Top/Bottom display. ➢ [SBS 2/1]: 2/3:1/3 side by side display with monitor at landscape position ➢...
  • Page 21 G902 User Guide Document: G902-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- 12.1.2. PIP/POP source selection ➢ The input source for main and sub-images can be selected separately without limitation. ➢ Any signal from input ports can be displayed on PIP/POP screen up to 4k/2k 60Hz.
  • Page 22 G902 User Guide Document: G902-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- Main image source selection Sub-image source selection 12.1.3. PIP/POP image rotation ➢ Main and sub-images can be rotated separately at 90/180/270 degrees based on the installation direction of the monitor. ➢ Main image rotation shall be selected from [Orientation] under [Image Properties] OSD.
  • Page 23 G902 User Guide Document: G902-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- 12.1.4. Maintain original aspect ratio or follow output aspect ratio ➢ Main Image: can be selected through [Scaling] OSD menu under [Image Properties]. ➢ -Image: can be selected through [Ratio] OSD menu under [PIP Settings].

  • Page 24: Pip (Picture In Picture)

    [4x T/B]: Display 4 split views with one image at the top and 3 images at the bottom. Below 3 windows keep 16:9 aspect ratio. Main image can keep full screen or original aspect ratio. ➢ POP function is independent in each channel. One G902 can display 4 contents in one 4k monitor. 12.3.1.
  • Page 25 G902 User Guide Document: G902-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- Independent aspect ratio in main and sub-images 12.3.2. [Orientation] ➢ Image rotation in main and sub-image can be executed separately. ➢ Image rotation can be executed together with image cropping and aspect ratio adjustment functions to create more display styles.
  • Page 26 G902 User Guide Document: G902-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- ➢ User can feed the PIP image to each channel and apply [Size], [Position] and [Overlap] to achieve one PIP image across entire video wall.

  • Page 27: Quick Pip On/Off And Two Input Seamless Swap

    G902 User Guide Document: G902-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- 13. Quick PIP ON/OFF and two inputs quick seamless swap ➢ CH A/B key in remote controller can execute quick PIP image on/off switching in each channel. Quick PIP switching & main/sub images seamless swap ➢...

  • Page 28: Image Rotation And Flip

    G902 User Guide Document: G902-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- Advanced functions 14.1. Image rotation and flip ✓ There are two image Orientation OSD menu. One for main input and the second is for second input for PIP/POP. ✓ Image can be rotated at 90/180/270 degrees and flipped at Right/Left, Top/Bottom or Front/Rear.

  • Page 29: Image Cropping In Main And Pip/Pop (Sub-Images)

    G902 User Guide Document: G902-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- 14.2. Image Cropping in main and PIP/POP (Sub-images) ✓ Image cropping in both main and PIP/POP (sub-image) can be done separately. ✓ [Video Wall] setting is for main image cropping. ✓ [Overlap] setting under [PIP setting] menu is for sub-image cropping.

  • Page 30: 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 G902 will also be terminated at the same time. If G902 detects input signal again, it will automatically turn on the system again. During Standby period, G902 will be still in ON status.

  • Page 31: Native 1:1 Pixel To Pixel Image Display Mode

    G902 User Guide Document: G902-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- 14.6. Native 1:1 pixel to pixel image display mode When single content is displayed on the screen, user has below choices for the display: ➢ [Full screen]: to display the content with full screen. The image will be scaled to full screen no matter the input is with what kind of aspect ratio.

  • Page 32: Audio Output Setting

    G902 User Guide Document: G902-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- 14.9. Audio Output setting If user executes PIP/POP function, user can select the audio source between main and sub-image. Mute function is available. The output sound is embedded inside HDMI output signal. It is only stereo audio.

  • Page 33: Video Wall Settings

    It is designed for the video wall with UHD monitors. ➢ G902 is integrated with common input port to be shared with two channels as well as loop out port for daisy chain connection to build big scale video wall. Usually, it can be connected up to 10 steps daisy chain connection from one input signal.

  • Page 34: Pan] - Assign Image Position

    G902 User Guide Document: G902-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- For 3x1 video wall displays Horizontal Zoom= 3, Vertical Zoom = 1 For 3x3 video wall displays Horizontal Zoom = 3, Vertical Zoom =3 15.2. [Pan] [Pan] will assign the location of each split image in the display in both horizontal and vertical directions.

  • Page 35: Overlap] - Bezel Compensation And Position Alignment

    G902 User Guide Document: G902-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- 15.3. [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. It can compensate Bezel Size of the monitor and correct misalignment in monitor installation.

  • Page 36: Passive/Active 3D Application And 3D Format Conversion

    G902 User Guide Document: G902-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- 16. Passive 3D application and 3D format conversion 16.1. Passive 3D System Configuration G900 can support 3D signal from all kinds of 3D video sources, including Blue Ray DVD, STB, Media player, Game console and PC… 3D signal will be decoded by G900 into signals for Right/Left eyes for passive 3D application or convert into specific 3D format for 3D display devices.
  • Page 37 G902 User Guide Document: G902-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- ➢ Install polarized filter at some distance from projector lens to avoid thermal damage (at least 5-10 cm depending on projector lumens). The polarized filter only allows up to 70°C temperature. ➢ Setup the polarized filter and glasses so that right/left eye can only see the scene for one eye.
  • Page 38 G902 User Guide Document: G902-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- 16.3.2. [Output Format] ➢ Passive 3D application: To set [Right Eye Frame] for RH eye projector and [Left Eye Frame] for LH eye projector. It should match the RH/LH polarized filter location. ➢ SBS & T/B outputs are for 3D format conversion. Some 3D display devices can only support specific 3D format.

  • Page 39: Webgui And Gct Pc Tool (Geobox Control Tool)

    The connection can go through Ethernet router LAN port, WiFi Router or Cross Over Cat 5/6 cable. User can set each unit of G902 with different static IP address (default is 192.168.0.100 ) in the same domain, then open Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge with IP address to access each unit of G902 for independent operation.

  • Page 40: Uhdwall Manager (Gct) Pc Tool

    17.2. GeoBox Control Tool (PC Tool) ➢ GCT is a PC tool executed through PC. User needs to download this tool from VNS website. Once user connects G902 with PC through Ethernet or USB and open GCT, user can access GCT and execute all operation similar to OSD menu through PC keyboard and mouse.

  • Page 41: Load Profile Index Through Remote Controller

    Hotkey Number ➢ When user power off the system, G902 will save user setting without loss even the setting is not saved into Profile Index, unless someone to change the setting. ➢ When system has been reset from OSD menu or update new Firmware, Profile data will still be kept inside G902.

  • Page 42: Application Case Study

    20.1. 3 split views & [SBS 2/1] in one UHD monitor ➢ 3 split view function is integrated in G902. User can display 3/4 split view in one UHD monitor. ➢ For portrait monitor application, user needs to rotate the main image through [Image Properties] →...
  • Page 43 3 Split views [POP4] POP3 POP4 Below is system connection to build one 3 split views for one UHD monitor with one channel in G902. ➢ Three signal sources are connected to CH1 HDMI-1, HDMI-2 and HDMI-3, then implement 3 split view function.

  • Page 44: Split Views In One Uhd Monitor

    G902 User Guide Document: G902-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- 20.2. 4 split views in one UHD monitor ➢ Due to input port limitation, user needs to use two channels to achieve 4 Split view function. User can apply [4x Split] or [4x T/B] + one [PIP] to get the same result.

  • Page 45: Conventional Video Wall Application

    21.1. Case study A--Conventional 4k video wall • User can connect 4k LCD panel with any output from G902, then use [Pan] to assign the location. User can also apply [Overlap] to do image position fine-tune and bezel correction. •...

  • Page 46: Case Study C-True 8K/2K Video Wall With 2 Uhd Monitors

    Each monitor displays different PIP images 21.3. Case study C—True 8k/2k video wall with 2 UHD monitors • G902 can support 7680*2160 @30Hz input signal with two 4k/2k output for two UHD monitors to get pixel by pixel true 8k/2k video quality. •...

  • Page 47: Case Study D-Multiple Units Cascaded To Build Different Size Video Wall

    • G902 can support up to 7680x2160 or 2160x7680 input resolution. It is an ideal solution to build video wall with super wide or super high video wall and still keep high resolution and superior video quality.

  • Page 48: Creative Video Wall Application

    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- 22. Creative Video Wall application • G902 can crop any image and assign to each monitor through video wall Zoom, Pan and Overlap function. Image also can be rotated at 90/180/270 degrees. • Using the above functions, G902 can create all kinds of creative video wall with 4k or FHD monitors.

  • Page 49: Led Application: Split And Crop Image For Led Display

    LED. • G902 can crop the right image from any video and output the timings that can match the system resolution of the display device to get the best video quality.

  • Page 50: Front End Processor For Large Display

    OSD menu under [Image Properties]→ [Output]→ [Customize]. 24. Front end processor for large display 24.1. Split 8k/2k image for 4k projector edge blending • G902 can split the source image and assign to each projector as well as set overlap pixels for edge blending based on the overlap region.

  • Page 51: Adjust Aspect Ratio And Add Pip In Projection System

    24.2. Adjust aspect ratio and add PIP in projection system • G902 can split the source image and assign to each projector as well as set overlap pixels for edge blending based on the overlap region. • 3x 4k/2k contents are connected to G902 •...

  • Page 52: Split Views In Projection System

    • CH1 executes [3x SBS] then output to G802. • G802 executes two projector edge blending. • If necessary, user can output G902 CH1 to CH2 and use CH2 to adjust aspect ratio or add another PIP image into the screen.

  • Page 53: Intermittent Or Loss Of Input Signal

    G902 User Guide Document: G902-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- 25.2. Intermittent or loss of input signal ➢ Check the HDMI cable quality and make sure all cables are fitted correctly. 4k/60 signal requires 4k/2k certified cables. ➢ Cable length: Connecting cable length should be as short as possible. Replace a short cable to verify the possible root cause.

  • Page 54: Abnormal Display In Front Panel Led Indicators

    G902 User Guide Document: G902-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- ➢ Please press [INFO] shortcut key to check the input/output signal settings. ➢ User can select [Image Properties]→ [Output]→ [Deep Color] to set 10-bit signal output. It will smooth the gradient color when the input signal is also 10-bit. Please note that HDMI 2.0 can only support 4k/2k 60Hz 8-bit 4:4:4 signal only.

  • Page 55: Safety Precaution And Maintenance

    Apart from what is detailed in User Guide, maintenance should be carried out by competent technician assigned by VNS. If G406 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. 27. Warranty and RMA policy 27.1.
  • Page 56 G902 User Guide Document: G902-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- Shipping charges and repair fees 1. Within warranty period: The customer shall pay shipping charges when the unit is returned for repair. Manufacturer will pay shipping charges for return shipment to customer. All the inspection, material and repairs fees shall be borne by manufacturer.

  • Page 57: Specifications

    G902 User Guide Document: G902-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- Specifications   Input & output: 5x HDMI 2.0b input ports, 2x Flexible aspect ratio adjustment in each edge HDMI 2.0b output ports and 1x HDMI 2.0b loop up to +_ 1800 pixels.

  • Page 58: Revision History

    G902 User Guide Document: G902-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- Revision History Revision Date Originator Comments V1.0 2021-0106 Steve Wang First version V1.01 2021-0121 Steve Wang Add 3 split view function V1.02 2021-0720 Steve Wang Add 3D function, seamless input swap V1.03 2022-0120...

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