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  • Page 1 52” VideoWall Display WN-5220-V User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 Clarity Visual Systems Company makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, Clarity Visual Systems shall not be liable for errors or omissions contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the...
  • Page 3 52” VideoWall Display WN-5220-V User’s Guide 070-0002-07...
  • Page 4 October 1998...
  • Page 5 If any Product fails to conform to the written warranty, Clarity's exclusive liability and Buyer's exclusive remedy will be, at Clarity's option, to repair, replace or credit Buyer's account with an amount equal to the price paid for any such defective Product returned by Buyer during the...
  • Page 6 October 1998...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Step 4 - Save the Settings....................30 Turning off the System ....................31 Turn off the Lamp, Enter Standby Mode..............31 Turn off Main Power Switch ..................31 Clarity’s Big Picture....................33 Other Features and Adjustments ................37 Curtain ........................37 Monitor Select ......................37 ID ..........................38 Miscellaneous Controls....................38...
  • Page 8 Remote Control Tone....................39 Flip the Image Horizontally ..................39 Flip the Image Vertically ..................39 Auto Lamp On......................40 525/625 Lines ......................40 Sync on Green......................40 Reset Lamp Hours ......................41 Recall a User Configuration ..................42 Reset to Factory Defaults..................43 About ........................44 Cleaning and Maintenance..................45 Screen ..........................45 Lamp..........................46 Air Filter........................47...

  • Page 9: Product Introduction

    Using the latest developments in LCD technology, Clarity’s displays are custom designed to fulfill the needs of each specific application. Our displays deliver the unique physical design and unsurpassed image quality that provides greater customer satisfaction.

  • Page 10: Options And Accessories

    Options and Accessories Clarity’s display products can be upgraded with several accessories. !" VIM Option - Video Input Module The Video Input Module (VIM) adds the ability to scale the image on each edge of the display for a better image fit when working with multiple displays.

  • Page 11: Safety

    WN-5220-V VideoWall User’s Guide Safety Please read this chapter carefully before attempting to install, use, service, or repair the WN-5220-V VideoWall. There are a number of potentially dangerous areas inside the unit. These are identified with the following warning labels.
  • Page 12 Clarity Visual Systems Hazardous voltage. Can shock, burn or cause death. Disconnect power cord before servicing this unit. Refer to service manual for details. Explosion hazard. Hot bulb under high pressure. Wait more than 5 minutes before changing lamp. Handle lamp assembly carefully;...
  • Page 13 Do not disturb light path shielding from the bulb. WARNING Only the WN-5220-V lamp, air filter, and fuse are user serviceable. Refer all other service to a qualified service center. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock, ultraviolet radiation burns, contact heat burns, serious injury, or irreparable damage to the WN-5220-V.
  • Page 14 CAUTION The front screen of the WN-5220-V VideoWall can be easily scratched and the optical quality degraded by fingerprints. Install the WN-5220-V VideoWall in such a way that it is not exposed to touching or possible scratching by hard objects.

  • Page 15: Installation

    WN-5220-V VideoWall User’s Guide Installation Read the chapter on safety precautions before installing and operating the WN-5220-V VideoWall. The following table shows installation specifications for common WN-5220-V VideoWall wall configurations. Height x Width Number of display units Single 2 displays...

  • Page 16: Site Requirements

    90-130 VAC or 180-260 VAC nominal power sources at 50/60 Voltage Range The operating voltage range of the WN-5220-V VideoWall is set via a switch on the power supply near the AC power plug and on/off switch. Operation of the VideoWall at the incorrect voltage level can cause damage to the unit which is not covered by the warranty.

  • Page 17: Temperature And Humidity

    Clearance Normal maintenance, such as lamp module and air filter replacement, can be performed from the front or rear of the WN-5220-V VideoWall. Maintain sufficient clearance to allow easy access from the front. A minimum of 4 feet is recommended. For full maintenance from the rear, the minimum recommended clearance is 3 feet.

  • Page 18: Unpacking And Setup

    WARNING Use help. The WN-5220-V VideoWall weighs approximately 120 lbs (55 kg). Do not attempt to lift or move the WN-5220-V VideoWall without help. Always use all four lifting handles to move or lift the WN-5220-V. October 1998...

  • Page 19: Mechanical Setup

    WN-5220-V VideoWall User’s Guide Mechanical Setup Install the WN-5220-V VideoWall in the desired position and connect the power and signal cables. See the following section for an explanation of the cabling configuration. Figure 1 To setup the WN-5220-V VideoWall in a video wall configuration, follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 20: Cables

    9. Reinstall screens Reinstall each VideoWall’s screen. Cables Video connections from the signal source to the WN-5220-V VideoWall depend on the type of signal supplied by the source. The compatible video inputs are; 640x480 VGA, Mac II and 31.5 kHz RGBS Video.

  • Page 21: Initial Setup

    WN-5220-V VideoWall User’s Guide Initial Setup After the VideoWalls are installed, follow these steps for each display unit: Step 1 - Power-Up Step 2 - Adjust the Input Signal Settings Step 3 - Adjust the Colors Step 4 - Save the Settings Step 1 –...
  • Page 22 Clarity Visual Systems 2. Press the remote You will hear a ‘beep,” and the sound of the internal fans. The lamp will come on, but will require approximately 5 control ON button to minutes to fully warm up. There is a built-in delay from power up each Display when you press the remote’s ON button to when the lamp...

  • Page 23: Step 2 - Adjust The Input Signal Settings

    WN-5220-V VideoWall User’s Guide Step 2 - Adjust the Input Signal Settings Select the Source Source Select Frequency Phase Input Level Position Zoom Color Balance Curtain Hours Save Config Recall Config Reset Config Misc Control About Source Select MAC II 31.5K Video...

  • Page 24: Adjust The Black Input Level - Vga, Mac Ii Or Rgbs Video

    Clarity Visual Systems Adjust the Black Input Level - VGA, MAC II or RGBS Video (This does not apply to Composite or S-Video sources – see Comp Video/S-Video Level Adjustment on page 19.) Source Select Frequency Phase Input Level Position...

  • Page 25: Adjust The White Input Level - Vga, Mac Ii Or Rgbs Video

    WN-5220-V VideoWall User’s Guide 3. Press the Up/Down arrow keys Select Black Level. 4. Press the ENTER button The Black Level menu is displayed. 5. Press the Up/Down arrow keys Select Auto. 6. Press the ENTER button The black level is automatically adjusted.
  • Page 26 Clarity Visual Systems The input black level must be adjusted to match the source prior to adjusting the input white level! 1. Display an all-white image from Examples of all-white sources are a white PC Paint screen or frame 50823 on Reference Recordings, “A the signal source Video Standard”...

  • Page 27: Comp Video/S-Video Level Adjustment

    WN-5220-V VideoWall User’s Guide Comp Video/S-Video Level Adjustment Source Select Frequency Phase Input Level Position Zoom Color Balance Curtain Hours Save Config Recall Config Reset Config Misc Control About Video Controls Brightness Contrast Saturation Blue Only Sample R:010 G:008 B:149 This menu selection is only available on VideoWalls with the VIM-200 option installed and the source selected is Comp Video or S-Video.
  • Page 28 Clarity Visual Systems 3. Adjust Brightness Set the Sample values for R, G and B as close to 001 as possible while keeping the Brightness number as high as possible. If the initial Sample values are greater than 001 then reduce the Brightness number until the first Sample value reaches 001.
  • Page 29 WN-5220-V VideoWall User’s Guide 8. Adjust Saturation Adjust Saturation up or down until the large white and blue color bars most closely match the inverted color bar below each of them. 9. Adjust Hue Adjust Hue up or down until the large cyan and magenta color bars most closely match the inverted color bar below each of them.

  • Page 30: Adjust The Frequency

    Clarity Visual Systems Adjust the Frequency (This does not have any effect with Composite or S-Video sources.) Source Select Frequency Phase Input Level Position Zoom Color Balance Curtain Hours Save Config Recall Config Reset Config Misc Control About Frequency Select For RGBS Video Applications Use the remote control FREQ button to adjust the image’s horizontal...

  • Page 31: Adjust The Phase

    WN-5220-V VideoWall User’s Guide 3. Press the When you have found the proper setting, the vertical bands will disappear. left/right arrow keys 4. Press PREV MENU Exit the FREQ menu. Adjust the Phase This setting is especially important for computer input. It has no effect with Composite or S-Video sources.

  • Page 32: Set The Sharpness

    Clarity Visual Systems Set the Sharpness Source Select Frequency Phase Input Level Position Zoom Color Balance Curtain Hours Save Config Recall Config Reset Config Misc Control About Misc Control [X] Sharpness [X] 16M Colors [X] Buzzer Enable [ ] Flip Horz...

  • Page 33: Position The Image

    WN-5220-V VideoWall User’s Guide Position the Image Source Select Frequency Phase Input Level Position Zoom Color Balance Curtain Hours Save Config Recall Config Reset Config Misc Control About Video Position "$" "% & Use the arrow keys to adjust the position of the image on each VideoWall.

  • Page 34: Scale The Image

    Clarity Visual Systems Scale the Image This feature is only enabled with the VIM Line Doubler/Scaler option installed. Source Select Frequency Phase Input Level Position Zoom Color Balance Curtain Hours Save Config Recall Config Reset Config Misc Control About Zoom Factor "$"...

  • Page 35: Step 3 - Adjust The Colors

    WN-5220-V VideoWall User’s Guide Step 3 - Adjust the Colors Source Select Frequency Phase Input Level Position Zoom Color Balance Curtain Hours Save Config Recall Config Reset Config Misc Control About Color Balance < > < > Green Blue To adjust the colors, first match the luminance (brightness) and the color of white.
  • Page 36 Clarity Visual Systems The following chart shows the relationship of the menu item adjustments. Color Increase will: Decrease will: Increase the luminance Decrease the luminance (brightness) (brightness) Change white to reddish Change white to cyanish (sky- blue colored) Green Change white to greenish...
  • Page 37 WN-5220-V VideoWall User’s Guide A helpful technique to use when adjusting the colors and gray shades is to “overshoot” as you adjust to emphasize the effect that the current adjustment is having to the overall image, and then to back off to fine tune.

  • Page 38: Step 4 - Save The Settings

    Clarity Visual Systems Step 4 - Save the Settings Source Select Frequency Phase Input Level Position Zoom Color Balance Curtain Hours Save Config Recall Config Reset Config Misc Control About Save Configuration [X] All Modes [ ] VGA Mode [ ] MAC II Mode [ ] 31.5K Mode...

  • Page 39: Turning Off The System

    WN-5220-V VideoWall User’s Guide Turning off the System Turn off the Lamp, Enter Standby Mode The main power switch is left on and the units remain in standby mode until turned on again. Use the remote to turn off the lamp and enter standby mode.
  • Page 40 Clarity Visual Systems October 1998...

  • Page 41: Clarity's Big Picture

    WN-5220-V VideoWall User’s Guide Clarity’s Big Picture Wall Processor Setup Instructions These are the basic steps to follow to display a single image over an entire wall of displays. Because Big Picture can be setup and saved for each video source, you can switch between sources while maintaining the specific magnification and position settings for each source.
  • Page 42 Clarity Visual Systems Source Select Frequency Phase Input Level Position Zoom Wall Processor Color Balance Curtain Hours Save Config Recall Config Reset Config Misc Control About Wall Processor Wall Size: Horizontal: 002 Vertical: 002 Current Unit: 000 Misc: [ ] Calc wall pos [ ] Wall mode 7.
  • Page 43 WN-5220-V VideoWall User’s Guide 8. Set the Wall Size on each Open the Wall Processor menu. Enter the horizontal and vertical number of displays in the wall. Each display display should show the same horizontal and vertical wall size. Each display should show a different Current Unit value.
  • Page 44 WN-5220-V VideoWall User’s Guide...

  • Page 45: Other Features And Adjustments

    WN-5220-V VideoWall User’s Guide Other Features and Adjustments The following features and adjustments are available via the remote. Curtain Source Select Frequency Phase Input Level Position Zoom Color Balance Curtain Hours Save Config Recall Config Reset Config Misc Control About...

  • Page 46: Miscellaneous Controls

    Clarity Visual Systems 1. Press ID on the Displays the Monitor ID position as selected by the Monitor ID switch in the rear of the unit. Remote 2. Press ID again Removes the display of the Monitor ID position Miscellaneous Controls...

  • Page 47: Set The Number Of Colors

    WN-5220-V VideoWall User’s Guide Press the MAIN The Main menu is displayed. MENU button on the remote Press the Move the cursor to the Misc Control selection. up/down arrow keys 3. Press ENTER The Misc Control menu is displayed. Set the Number of Colors 1.

  • Page 48: Auto Lamp On

    Clarity Visual Systems Auto Lamp On 1. Press the Move the cursor to the Auto Lamp On selection. up/down arrow keys as required Press ENTER When enabled, the lamp will automatically come on after the 3 minute standby timer has elapsed.

  • Page 49: Reset Lamp Hours

    WN-5220-V VideoWall User’s Guide Reset Lamp Hours After a lamp change, use this menu to reset the lamp hour timer to zero. The system hour timer displays the total hours that power has been applied to the VideoWall with the power supply switch on. The system hour timer cannot be reset.

  • Page 50: Recall A User Configuration

    Clarity Visual Systems Recall a User Configuration Once settings have been saved for a video source, use this menu to recall a setting and override any unsaved changes to the display settings. Source Select Frequency Phase Input Level Position Zoom...

  • Page 51: Reset To Factory Defaults

    WN-5220-V VideoWall User’s Guide Reset to Factory Defaults Resetting any of these modes will overwrite any user saved settings for that mode. It restores all settings to the factory defaults. Source Select Frequency Phase Input Level Position Zoom Color Balance...

  • Page 52: About

    Clarity Visual Systems About This displays the Clarity Visual Systems contact information. It also displays the version of firmware being used. (The Project and Build information is of concern only to manufacuturing.) Source Select Frequency Phase Input Level Position Color Balance...

  • Page 53: Cleaning And Maintenance

    All other display effects are controlled by the input device. Use the procedures in this section to remove and replace WN-5220-V modules as needed to maintain trouble-free operation. Screen The WN-5220-V VideoWall contains electrical interlocks that prevent operation when the front screen is removed.

  • Page 54: Lamp

    VideoWall to remove the lamp. Before attempting to remove the lamp module, switch off the WN-5220-V with the remote and allow the lamp cooling cycle to complete (3 – 4 minutes) before switching off power at the rear-panel power switch.

  • Page 55: Air Filter

    WN-5220-V VideoWall User’s Guide 1. Turn off the power Switch off the WN-5220-V using the remote and allow the cooling cycle to complete (3 – 4 minutes) before switching off the AC power at the rear-panel switch. 2. Unplug power cord Remove the AC power cord from the WN-5220-V.

  • Page 56: Cleaning The Screen

    Cleaning the Mirrors The WN-5220-V’s optical mirrors can become dusty in normal operation, particularly if the operating environment is dusty. When the WN-5220-V is serviced, these mirrors may also accumulate accidental smudges and fingerprints.

  • Page 57: Troubleshooting

    This is shown when the STBY lamp comes steadily on. At this time the unit is ready to accept an “ON” command. This is the sequence of events that must occur for a WN-5220-V to light the lamp and display an image.
  • Page 58 Clarity Visual Systems Normal Power-Up Sequence Note Failure Symptoms At This Part Of Sequence The Sequence 1. Attach acceptable AC Verify that 115V/230V switch is set to the power to VideoWall appropriate voltage 2. Turn on main power he main power switch is...
  • Page 59 If the STBY LED is off, the Lamp LED is on, the Fan LED is on and the lamp is not lit, the electronics module is operating and the likely problem is with the lamp or it’s power system. If replacing the lamp and restarting the WN-5220-V does not resolve the problem, contact your service provider.

  • Page 60: Image Problems

    Clarity Visual Systems Image Problems Follow these steps in order. Check the Symptom operation of the VideoWall after each step Image is dim Verify that the VideoWall has adequate ventilation and that the fans are working Verify that the input signal is good...
  • Page 61 WN-5220-V VideoWall User’s Guide Connector Pinouts R G B S Red Video Green Video Blue Video Composite Sync Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground...
  • Page 62 Clarity Visual Systems MAC II 1. Ground Blue Video 2. Red Video 10. No Connect 3. Horizontal Sync 11. Ground 4. Ground 12. Vertical Sync 5. Green Video 13. Ground 6. Ground 14. Ground 7. No Connect 15. No Connect 8.
  • Page 63 WN-5220-V VideoWall User’s Guide RS-232 IN No Connect Transmit Data (TXD) Receive Data (RXD) Connected to pins 6 and 8 Ground Connected to pins 4 and 8 No Connect Connected to pins 4 and 6 No Connect RS-232 OUT No Connect...
  • Page 64 Clarity Visual Systems S-VIDEO Ground Ground Y (Luma) C (Chroma) REMOTE ON/STANDBY Ground ON (momentary short to ground to turn on) Ground Standby (momentary short to ground to go into standby mode) October 1998...

  • Page 65: Interface And Controls

    WN-5220-V VideoWall User’s Guide Interface and Controls Rear Panel Indicators, Connectors and Controls The rear panel of the WN-5220-V VideoWall is shown below. The S-Video and Composite Video inputs are part of the VIM-200 option. Rear Panel Indicators Indicator Description...

  • Page 66: Rear Panel Connectors

    Clarity Visual Systems Rear Panel Connectors Connector Description MAC II Macintosh II video signal input, 640x480 pixels. 15-pin D- Sub, female. IBM-compatible VGA signal input, 640x480 pixels. 15-pin high-density D-Sub, female. LOOP THRU The selected video input is output to this 15-pin high- density D-Sub, female connector.

  • Page 67: Rear Panel Controls

    WN-5220-V VideoWall User’s Guide Rear Panel Controls Control Description MONITOR ID 16-position rotary switches select a unique Monitor ID number for each unit in a video wall configuration. The two switches have a total number of 256 individual Monitor ID settings.

  • Page 68: Remote Control Functions

    Remote Button Description Switches the WN-5220-V lamp on if power switch on rear panel is on and the STBY LED is on steady. Switches WN-5220-V off by switching lamp off and starting 3-minute cool- down, in which fan remains on.

  • Page 69: On-Screen Menus

    Frequency Displays the Frequency Select menu, for matching internal clock to source and adjusting horizontal width. Phase Displays Phase Select menu, used to synchronize the WN-5220-V VideoWall’s internal system clock to the clock phase of the incoming signal. Input Level Displays the Input Level menu, where input levels for red, green, and blue are set.

  • Page 70: Rs-232 Control

    3,000 operating hours and the Lamp Hours reset. Save Saves configuration for each video-input source. After saving, the WN-5220-V may be power cycled without erasing the settings. Configuration Recall Config. Recalls previous user-saved configuration settings.
  • Page 71 WN-5220-V VideoWall User’s Guide Transmission Speed 9600 BAUD Transmission Data Data Length: 8, Stop Bit: 1, Parity Bit: None No hardware or software pacing is used such as DTR/RTS or XON/XOFF. The display’s RS-232 port is always active except during the boot process which is the first 10 seconds after power is applied to the display electronics.
  • Page 72 Clarity Visual Systems examples. All displays that match the group respond to this addressing mode. No acknowledgment is sent in this mode. All displays must be set to a unique address. 3. Unit address mode – the unit part of the address is specified, while the group part of the address is set as global: *2, *9, *F are valid examples.

  • Page 73: Rs-232 Control Items

    WN-5220-V VideoWall User’s Guide RS-232 Control Items RS-232 Function RS-232 COMMANDS DATA Comments System Controls Increment Decrement Power / Stand by X=Lockout, F=Stby, N=On VGA Input Select MACII Input Select 31.5K Video Input Select 15.75K Video Input Select Composite Video Input Select...
  • Page 74 Clarity Visual Systems RS-232 Function RS-232 COMMANDS DATA Comments System Controls Increment Decrement Auto White Input Level Adjust Auto Black Input Level Adjust Input Level Adjust ALL Input Offset Adjust Red Input Offset Adjust Green Input Offset Adjust Blue Frequency Adjust...

  • Page 75: Specifications

    WN-5220-V VideoWall User’s Guide Specifications Environmental Specification Units Maximum Minimum Typical Notes Temperature (operating) Deg. C All performance specifications are maintained within this temperature range Non operating Deg. C Shock Inches Drop onto hard floor, bottom surface (packaged product) Altitude...

  • Page 76: Optical

    Clarity Visual Systems Optical Specification Units Maximum Minimum Typical Notes Viewable screen size Inches Diagonal 51.37 Width 41.36 Height 30.46 Image position Pixels Deviation of center pixel Rotation Pixels Slope displacement over image length Pincushion/Barrel Pixels Deviation at center of...

  • Page 77: Mechanical

    WN-5220-V VideoWall User’s Guide Notes Specification Units Maximum Minimum Typical Resolution Color Pixels Horizontal Vertical Color 16 million Bright dots Green/red/blue dots appear bright in a dark field. Black dots Dots appear black in a white field. Chromatic aberration Inches 0.10...

  • Page 78: Electrical

    Clarity Visual Systems Electrical Specification Units Maximum Minimum Typical Notes Video input amplitude V p-p Separate RGB 0.35 75 termination analog Composite sync 0.3 or TTL TTL at 330  n ominal Input connectors BNC (row of 4 31.5 kHz video input,...

  • Page 79: Regulatory Information

    WN-5220-V VideoWall User’s Guide Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Clarity Visual Systems Manufacturer’s Name: 9025 SW Hillman Court, Suite 3122 Manufacturer’s Address: Wilsonville, Oregon 97070 declares that the product WN-5220-V (LCD projector) Model Number: Product Options: conforms to the following Product Specifications: EN 60950 —...

  • Page 80: Fcc Regulations

    • Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician. Note: Any changes or modifications to the display not expressly approved by Clarity Visual could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Use of a shielded interface cable is required to comply with the Class A limits of Part 15 of FCC rules.

  • Page 81: Index

    WN-5220-V VideoWall User’s Guide Index Colors ..........13, 38, 39 Comp Video............ 19 COMPOSITE ..........58 16M Colors ........24, 38, 39, 62 Connector............58 Connector Pinouts.......... 53 Contrast............19 31.5K Video.........12, 15, 58 Controls ..........38, 57, 59 Current, amps........... 7 Curtain..............
  • Page 82 Clarity Visual Systems Prev Menu Button........... 60 projection lamp lamp ..............removing and replacing ......46 . 4, 5, 9, 14, 31, 40, 41, 46, 47, 48, 49, 51, 57, 59, 60, 62 Lamp ..............radiation . 24, 31, 38, 40, 41, 46, 47, 49, 51, 57, 60, 62, ultraviolet-blocking eyeware for ....
  • Page 83 WN-5220-V VideoWall User’s Guide Voltage Range..........8 ultraviolet-blocking eyeware required for servicing........5 wall processor ..........33 unpacking and setup ........10 white level............18 VGA....12, 15, 30, 42, 43, 58, 60, 61, 70 Zoom ..............Video Input Module ...........2 . 15, 16, 17, 19, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 30, 34, 37, Video Wall clearance ........9...
  • Page 84 Clarity Visual Systems October 1998...

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