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M811L User Guide

Document: M811L-3

M811 Lite (M811L) Warping Box User Guide

Input: up to 7680*2160 @30Hz, 5760*1200 @60Hz,

4096*2160 @60Hz, 4:4:4 full color sampling

Output: 2048*1080 @60Hz

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Single channel

• Image warp & geometry alignment

• Edge mask

• PIP/POP

• Image rotation and flip

• Image anyplace cropping

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Page 1 M811L User Guide Document: M811L-3 M811 Lite (M811L) Warping Box User Guide Input: up to 7680*2160 @30Hz, 5760*1200 @60Hz, 4096*2160 @60Hz, 4:4:4 full color sampling Output: 2048*1080 @60Hz • Single channel • Image warp & geometry alignment • Edge mask •...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
M811L User Guide Document: M811L-3 Table of Contents Disclaimer/Copyright Statement......................Warranty/RMA………………………………………………………………………………………………… FCC/CE Statement..........................Introduction ……………………………………………………………........... Outlook .............................. Chapter 1. How to use IR Remote Controller ……………………………………………….. 1.1. Individual OSD control in multi-unit application…………….……........... 1.2. OSD menu Lock and Unlock……………………………………………………………………… 1.3. System information and in/out LED indicators………………………………………………….. 2.
Page 3: Disclaimer/Copyright Statement
M811L User Guide Document: M811L-3 7.1. WebPage....……………….…………………………............7.2. GeoBox Control Tool (GCT)…………………………………………………………………….. 8. Miscellaneous settings ………………………………………………………………………… 8.1. HDMI vs. DVI Output Signal…………………………………………………………………….. 8.2. System Standby and Automatically Turn Off Output…………………………………………… 8.3. Change Background Color………………………………………………………………………. 8.4. Turn off splash screen Logo………………………………………………………………………...
Page 4: Introduction
Document: M811L-3 Introduction M811 Lite (M811L) is upgrade model from G116 series. The major difference is to support 17*9 geometry alignment and 120*68 control points fine-tune in IR controller & PC Tool. Complete new GCT PC tool is adopted. It provides more friendly interface for PC tool operation and increase the accuracy. User can swap between GCT and IR control operations at any time.
Page 5: Outlook
M811L User Guide Document: M811L-3 Outlook...
Page 6: Chapter 1. How To Use Ir Remote Controller
M811L User Guide Document: M811L-3 1. How to use IR Remote Controller IR remote controller has full functions for the operation of M811L.  IR receiver is on Front Panel. One 3.5ø mm audio connector for IR extender is located at Back ...
Page 7: Individual Osd Control In Multi-Unit Application
Individual OSD control in multi-unit application 1.1. 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 under [Options]...
Page 8: Geometry Alignment
M811L User Guide Document: M811L-3 M811L Geometry alignment Geometry alignment is to align the image position to let the projection image match the screen and also let image grids between two adjacent projectors be stacked together. 2.1. Geometry alignment via IR controller & OSD...
Page 9 User can install IR extender receiver near screen for easy GeoBox operation (Please add audio  extending cable to extend the distance up to 20 meters). If multiple units of GeoBox are used and IR receivers are put together, please set [Box ID] for each GeoBox so that user can control each GeoBox separately through [85x] command.
Page 10: Select Appropriate Grid Pattern Color
If using short throw ratio projector in curved screen display, the image will have big distortion.  Please use projector to do geometry alignment first before GeoBox. [2x2] alignment will adjust whole image with the same scaling factor. [Warp] alignment will adjust ...
Page 11: 3X3], [5X3], [9X5], [17X9] Warp Alignment
Geometry alignment range from remote controller can be up to 600 pixels in [2x2] + 600 pixels  more in [3x3] for one corner/edge. If over GeoBox geometry adjustment range, the image will be broken. Please adjust projector  installation position or use projector geometry alignment function to cover some adjustment.
Page 12 M811L User Guide Document: M811L-3 Ultra-short throw ratio projector is not suitable for curved screen display due to big image  distortion. Once user can execute geometry alignment to required position, the image quality will be reduced, especially in the Text mode. [3x3] warp hotkey...
Page 13: Linearity Grid Line Adjustment
M811L User Guide Document: M811L-3 2.2. Linearity Grid Line adjustment This function can quickly shift complete pattern grid line in both H&V directions. Linearity grid line adjustment is under [3x3], [5x3], [9x5] & [17x9] warp alignment menu. User can  select the control point, then press ENTER to do grid line position adjustment.
Page 14: Corner Wall Geometry Alignment
M811L User Guide Document: M811L-3 2.3. Corner Wall geometry alignment 2.3.1. “W” shape Corner Wall geometry adjustment Important note: When apply Corner Wall function, all the other geomtry alignment function will be disabled. User can only execute geometry alignment through 10 points of Corner Wall adjustment. 4 corner control points can execute 4 corner alignment same as [2x2] geometry alingment function.
Page 15 M811L User Guide Document: M811L-3 2.3.2. Corner wall application on curved screen If user wants to implement Corner Wall function on curved screen, user can connect the signal to another G116 or G110 to do warp alignment, then connect the output to another unit for further Corner Wall alignment.
Page 16: Edge Mask
User can display the images at different side walls with different projectors to get the best video quality. GeoBox can crop correct image to get the right scaling factor based on the wall dimensions.
Page 17 M811L User Guide Document: M811L-3 Another Image [Mask] example...
Page 18: Video Wall Setting
M811L User Guide Document: M811L-3 Video Wall settings The purpose for Video Wall Setting is to split the image and assign specific image to each projector.  Zoom: split the image for each projector Pan: assign image location. The location is counted from Left to Right and Top to Bottom. Overlap: set cropping pixels in overlap region.
Page 19: Pan-Assign Location
M811L User Guide Document: M811L-3 For 3 displays at horizontal position, Horizontal Zoom=3, Vertical zoom=1 For 3x3 displays (9 projectors), Horizontal Zoom=3, Vertical Zoom=3 3.2. [Pan]: assign image location Use [Pan] to determine the location of each split image in both horizontal and vertical directions.
Page 20: Overlap-Set Overlap Pixels
M811L User Guide Document: M811L-3 3.3. Overlap Image pixel cropping range is up to +_1800 pixels for image position shift, aspect ratio  adjustment, bezel compensation and creating overlap region for edge blending. User can crop any location of the image with variable size and shape through video wall ...
Page 21: Save/Load User Settings
M811L User Guide Document: M811L-3 Save/Load User Settings Click [Save] hotkey Then select # key 1-5 4.1. Save User Settings User can save up to 5 settings in M811L models. a) Save setting via IR controller It will apply to all channels at the same time. ...
Page 22: Load (Recall) User Settings
M811L User Guide Document: M811L-3 4.2. Load (recall) User Settings User can recall final setting through IR, RS232, front panel keypad, WebPage, USB or Ethernet. a) Load setting via IR controller It will apply to all channels at the same time: Click [Profile] hotkey...
Page 23: User Settings Missing And Erased
If the required input resolution is beyond this range (such as 7680x1200 60Hz), user can set  Customized output resolution in PC. GeoBox still can support all kinds of input timings under 600 MHz. It is nothing to do with EDID setting.
Page 24: Geometry Alignment Via Gct Pc Tool
Please check input/output timings under [INFO] key on remote controller.  If one PC provides multiple outputs to multiple GeoBox. The settings in PC display card may  change the output sequence after PC reboot. Please set different EDID in each GeoBox so that the output resolution setting will not change after PC reboot.
Page 25 M811L User Guide Document: M811L-3 Click [Warp Adjust] menu, user will see below menu.  5.2.2. Shortcut keys for [Warp Adjust] [CTRL+ALT+#]: select adjust channel  [P]: Enable grid pattern with different colors (W, R, G, Y, C, Transparent)  [CTRL + P]: Disable grid pattern.
Page 26 M811L User Guide Document: M811L-3 5.2.3. Save settings We propose user save setup result into Profile at each important step.  Save Profile under GCT will save the data in all channels at the same time.  Click [System] tab, select the # under [Save Profile], user will save the setting into Box. User ...
Page 27: System Reset
System reset 5.3. GeoBox is possible to be interrupted during system setup stage. User can implement reset procedures to reset the system to default condition through below process: Use small pin to insert RESET hole at back panel for 5 seconds, user will see [Reset to Default] ...
Page 28 UART protocol for the control via RS-232 or Ethernet is available in the website.  5.4.3. Ethernet User needs to connect GeoBox to WiFi Router or switch/hub through RJ45 to LAN port. Then user  can control the system through Ethernet.
Page 29: Pip/Pop-Dual Window Display
M811L User Guide Document: M811L-3 Crossover UTP cable Crossover UTP cable PIP/POP—Dual window display 5.5. Activate dual window display: OSD [Image Properties] [PIP Settings] [Display]  PIP: Picture in Picture  POP1: Side by Side display  POP2: Top/Bottom display ...
Page 30 M811L User Guide Document: M811L-3 5.5.1. PIP (Picture in picture) Only display in one channel or one projector. If PIP across entire screen is required or 3/4 split  views are required, please add one G901 or S901 at the front end. The minimum size of sub-window is 320*180 Pixels and maximum size is 1920*1200 pixels.
Page 31 M811L User Guide Document: M811L-3 [Size]: (Only apply to PIP function) The size of the PIP image can be adjusted though [Size] OSD menu.  The minimum PIP size is 320*180 and maximum size of PIP image is 1920*1080 pixels. ...
Page 32 M811L User Guide Document: M811L-3 When main image is 90/270 degrees rotated and user executes PIP/POP function, main image will  be returned to normal display direction. Image 180 degrees rotation or flip can still be executed without change. [Overlap]: adjust cropping area and aspect ratio of PIP/POP image User can execute further image cropping and aspect ratio change in PIP/POP image.
Page 33: Advanced Applications
M811L User Guide Document: M811L-3 6. Advanced applications Entire aspect ratio adjustment 6.1. User can change the aspect ratio of the image with black borders or to stretch the image in specific direction to compensate the aspect ratio difference. The Maximum adjustment range is 1800 pixels in each edge.
Page 34: How To Support 5K/6K/8K Input Signal
Once PC customized output timing is setup, user needs to connect to the same GeoBox with the same EDID to let PC output required timing. When the system is turned off, the setting in both PC and GeoBox will not change.
Page 35: Geobox Control Tool (Gct)
GeoBox Control Tool (GCT) 7.2. GCT is a PC tool to control and setup M811L through PC.  Please download GCT PC and User guide from GEOBOX website under RESOURCES  https://www.geoboxav.com/software-m81x/m811l menu at GCT can be connected through Ethernet or USB. User can use PC keyboard and mouse for the ...
Page 36 New GCT version needs to match MCU code and FW version. When user apply new GCT and  see [MCU code is too old] message, please update new FW & MCU code. Please download from website under SUPPORT menu. When user turns off GeoBox, the settings will not change. ...
Page 37 M811L User Guide Document: M811L-3 7.2.2. Procedures for edge blending via GCT System connection Ethernet: For multiple unit control, please user Ethernet Router for the connection with multiple boxes and set different IP address for the control. USB: connect with USB-Type B cable. Open GCT...
Page 38: Set Output Resolution
M811L User Guide Document: M811L-3 b) Set output resolution Output resolution should be the same as projector Native Resolution. Set required output resolution under [Output] menu. [Warp Adjust]: start geometry alignment All channels should execute geometry alignment at the same time to let grid lines perfect matching. Click [Warp Adjust] to access below geometry alignment Menu.
Page 39 M811L User Guide Document: M811L-3 Start from [2x2] geometry alignment in all channels and let the image in each projector to be located at desired (pre-marked) location. Following [3x3] [5x3] [9x5] [17x9] in all channels at the same time to let all grid lines in overlap area to be stacked perfectly.
Page 40 M811L User Guide Document: M811L-3 (14) [Video Wall] settings  [Video Wall] is to split the image and assign the location for each projector. It will also adjust the overlap pixels for related edges based on the overlap size.  Please see detailed description in [Video Wall] section,...
Page 41 M811L User Guide Document: M811L-3 g) Save final settings User can save the final settings into two locations: (17) [Save Profile]: under [System] menu, user can save the final setting into profile index by selecting number in [Save Profile] (18) [Save Setting]: it will save current settings into BSF file in PC.
Page 42: Miscellaneous Functions
M811L User Guide Document: M811L-3 Miscellaneous functions (26) (27) (23) (24) (25) (23) [Picture]: Input selection, image rotation, aspect ratio, color adjustment. (24) [PIP Setting]: select PIP/POP/3/4 split view types and set PIP size and location. (25) [Sub Win setting]: select sub-win signal source, rotation, aspect ratio and overlap setting (26) [EDID]: set EDID resolution for each input port (27)
Page 43: Miscellaneous Settings
M811L User Guide Document: M811L-3 8. Miscellaneous settings HDMI vs. DVI Output Signal 8.1. HDMI digital signal is compatible with DVI signal. Most of display devices can support both digital  signals. However, some old equipment may have less flexibility in signal compatibility. In this case, user may need to select DVI output format to get normal display in some devices.
Page 44: Turn Off Splash Screen Logo
M811L User Guide Document: M811L-3 Turn off splash screen Logo 8.4. Use can turn off splash screen Logo through [Options] [Accessibility] [Logo Time Out] and  set the value at “0”. Default setting is 10 seconds. It will reduce the boot up time. ...
Page 45: Trouble Shooting
HDCP compliant issues: If the input source or the monitors are not HDCP compliant, it is possible  to stop GeoBox from negotiating HDCP link and show intermittent, abnormal or no image. Please check HDCP condition in signal source or display device.
Page 46: Video Quality Issues
M811L User Guide Document: M811L-3 Video quality issues 9.4. Use the highest resolution and number of color bits (RGB 4:4:4) images allowed by M811L to be  used as a signal source whenever possible. Please click INFO key to verify input/output resolution.
Page 47: Technical Support
Apart from what is detailed in User Guide, maintenance should be carried out by competent technician assigned by VigilLink. If M811L is physically damaged, it should be returned for repair using GEOBOX/VIGILLINK RMA procedures. If the unit is opened by user, it will lose the right for warranty protection.
Page 48: Specification
M811L User Guide Document: M811L-3 Specification Input: 2x HDMI 2.0b, 1x DP1.2a and 1x VGA  Output: 1x HDMI 1.4b  Loop output: 1x HDMI 2.0b for cascade.  HDCP compliance: Input: HDMI: HDCP V2.2/V1.4, DP: HDCP: V1.3, Output: HDCP V1.4. ...
Page 49: Revision History
M811L User Guide Document: M811L-3 Revision History Revision Date Originator Comments V1.00 2022-0913 Steve Wang Preliminary version VL_V1.01 06/05/2023 Matthew Choi Updated Company and warranty data...

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