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9 Display Video Wall Processor
Model #: DVI-VIDEOWALL-9X
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Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started ...................................................................................................................... 4 1.1 Important Safeguards ............................................................................................................ 4 1.2 Safety Instructions ................................................................................................................. 4 1.3 Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commi
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1.10.1 DVI-IN ................................................................................................................................ 18 1.10.2 DVI-OUT ............................................................................................................................. 18 1.11 General Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................... 19 Section 2: Specifications ...............................................
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Section 1: Getting Started 1.1 Important Safeguards Please read all of these instructions carefully before you use the device. Save this manual for future reference. What the warranty does not cover Any product, on which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed. Damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from: Accident, misuse, neglect, fire, water, lightning, or other acts of nature, unauthorized product modification, or failure to follow instructions suppl
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1.3 Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission (FCC) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Any changes or modifications made to this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. 1.4 Introduction The Avenview DVI-VIDEOWALL-9X, 9-Display Video Wall Processor is a powerful, most cost effective,
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1.5 Package Contents Before you start the installation of the converter, please check the package contents. - DVI-VIDEOWALL-9X x 1 - RS232 to USB Adapter x 1 - Rack-mounting Kit x 2 - UL AC Power Cord x 1 - Installation Software CD x 1 - DVI to VGA Adapter x 1 - Component to VGA Adapter x 1 - DVI to DVI & VGA breakout cable x 1 - Composite & S-Video breakout cable x 1 - User’s Manual x 1 1.6 Before Installation Put the product in an even and stable location
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1.7 Panel Description 1.7.1 DVI-VIDEOWALL-9X Front Panel 1 1. LED: Shows current configuration 1.7.2 DVI-VIDEOWALL-9X Rear Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1. AC Power 2. RS232 Connector 3. RS485 Connector 4. S-Video/Composite Input Connector 5. DVI Input Connector 6. DVI Local Output Connector 7. DVI Output Connectors 1 – 9 www.avenview.com 9
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1.7.3 Inputs and Outputs The Avenview DVI-VIDEOWALL-9X can accept inputs from HDMI, DVI, CVBS, YPbPr, VGA and accepts both graphics and video signals, which come from computers and NTSC/PAL video sources respectively. There is a concept of main channel and sub channel for this device. You can pick up one of the digital inputs and one of the analog inputs, and then DVI-VIDEOWALL-9X will display the mixed video on the connected 9 displays. With an advanced de-interlace built in, low resolut
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1.8 Installation To setup Avenview DVI-VIDEOWALL-9X follow the steps outlined below for connecting to a device. 1. Use the best quality DVI, VGA, Composite, S-Video cables. 2. Turn OFF DVI-VIDEOWALL-9X and all devices that are to be connected to it. 3. Connect 9 Monitors (or projectors, TV or other display devices) to DVI OUTPUT of DVI-VIDEOWALL-9X. 4. Connect the Source device (such as, PC, DVD Player, Media Player etc.) to DVI-VIDEOWALL-9X. 5. Connect a Windows based laptop or des
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1.9 Operation and Software 1.9.1 System Requirements The Avenview DVI-VIDEOWALL-9X includes Software Control program which runs under Windows XP / 2000 / Vista / 7. Connect the provide RS-232 to USB adapter to DVI-VIDEOWALL-9X and USB Port to your Windows based system that will be used to configure the DVI-VIDEOWALL-9X. Once it is connected to USB Port, Windows will look for appropriate drivers. If you are using an older version of Windows, then insert the Installation CD (provided) and h
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1.9.3 Software Operation 1.9.3.1 State Overall State and Format Settings: 1. Save and Read: The current layout of the nine outputs can be saved to a file. The file can be uploaded in the future to resume the settings. 2. Display Setting: The main and sub sources, both can be adjusted to 16:9 or 4:3 aspect ratio. The brightness and contrast of the mixed video also can be adjusted for different requirement. After adjusting the settings, press Update Setting to save the changes. 3. Fir
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1.9.3.2 Settings Setting for correct COM Port for Serial Control and the Device number for identification. 1.9.3.3 Connect Makes connection to attached device via RS232 to USB Adapter. 1.9.3.4 Disconnect Disconnects the attached device. 1.9.3.5 Input Resolution Here you can set the resolution of Input. It can take up to 10 seconds for new resolution to take effect. 1.9.3.6 Main Source Choose one of the Input sources from DVI, VGA, CVBS or S-Video 1.9.3.7 Sub Source Choose one of the
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1.9.4 Setup Individual Output Channel There are totally 9 channel outputs for DVI-VIDEOWALL-9X, and each output can be independently setup to display any area of the input video. Each output can be with different output resolutions to adapt different combinations of monitors or projectors. To select each individual Output to setup with preferable output, please click on the desired Output, and the control dialog windows will show up accordingly. 4 1 2 5 6 3 ww
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For each display, users can define which area of the input video is to be displayed. Fundamentally, setup the X Total and Y Total first, and then define the upper-left (X Start, Y Start) and bottom-right (X End, Y End) corners for each display channel. The control panel to achieve this goal is as shown. This area demonstrates the resulting selection of the Input video to be display for the selected 1 Output Channel. “Original Input Video” shows the resolution information of the Inpu
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1.9.5 CASCADING The Avenview DVI-VIDEOWALL-9X can be cascaded with as many as 255 DVI-VIDEOWALL-9X devices. To cascade two DVI-VIDEOWALL-9X, connect a DVI cable from Local Output of Unit 1 to DVI Input of Unit 2. www.avenview.com 17
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1.10 Supported Resolutions 1.10.1 DVI-IN Supported Mode Resolution Supported Mode Resolution 480P/525P 720x483 @60Hz MAC 832x624 @75Hz 480P (16:9) 960x483 @60Hz VESA 1024x768 @60Hz 576P/625P 720x756 @50Hz MAC 1024x768 @60Hz (HDTV) 720p 1280x720 @50Hz VESA 1024x768 @70Hz (HDTV) 720p 1280x720 @60Hz IBM 1024x768 @72Hz (HDTV) 1080p 1920x1080 @30Hz VESA 1024x768 @75Hz VESA 720x400 @85Hz MAC 1024x768 @75Hz VESA 640x350 @85Hz VESA 1024x768 @85Hz VESA 640x400 @85Hz VESA 1152x864 @75Hz IBM 72
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1.11 General Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution Check if AC Power Cord is firmly plugged into DVI-VIDEOWALL-9X No Power If you are recovering from Power Outage, leave the device OFF for a while and then power it ON again. Make sure all cables are in good working condition and properly connected DVI-VIDEOWALL-9X. Configure the Output video resolution so that it doesn’t exceed the native supported resolution of TV/Monitor/Projector (Display). Usually a message of “Out of
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Section 2: Specifications Item Description Model DVI-VIDEOWALL-9X Unit Description 9 Display Video Wall Processor HDMI, DVI, VGA, Component, S-Video, Composite Video Format Support (Only one Digital and one Analog can be input simultaneously) Dual Output Support DVI & VGA Local Output Yes DVI (Single Link 4.95Gbps) Video Bandwidth VGA (165MHz) Supported Resolutions Up to 1920x1200@60Hz No Audio Support RS-232 / RS-485 System Control Cascadable Yes Input TMDS Signal 1.2 Volts (p
