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QNAP iVW-FH233 User Manual

Manual is about: Video Wall Controller

Summary of iVW-FH233

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    2014/10/05 ivw-fh233 video wall controller user manual version 1.01.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Ivw-fh233 user manual 2 table of contents table of contents ............................................................................................... 2 legal notice and disclaimer ............................................................................... 5 l egal n otice ....................

  • Page 3: List Of Figures

    Ivw-fh233 user manual 3 5.1 3 x 3 d isplay m ode ..................................................................................... 21 5.2 2 x 2 d isplay m ode ..................................................................................... 22 5.3 1 x 1 d isplay m ode ..........................

  • Page 4: List Of Tables

    Ivw-fh233 user manual 4 figure 6-8: remote controller ............................................................... 31 list of tables table 2-1: technical specifications ....................................................... 14 table 2-2: power switch behavior .......................................

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    Ivw-fh233 user manual 5 legal notice and disclaimer this user manual provides a description of the ivw video wall controller’s hardware and relevant guidelines for key functions. Please read this document carefully and adhere to its instructions. This manual provides the description of all the funct...

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    Ivw-fh233 user manual 6 note: 1. Back up your system periodically to avoid any potential data loss. 2. Should you return any components of the ivw-fh233 package for refund or maintenance, make sure they are carefully packed for shipping. Any form of damage caused by improper packaging will not be co...

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    Ivw-fh233 user manual 7 regulatory notice fcc notice fcc class a notice this device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interfe...

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    Ivw-fh233 user manual 8.

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    Ivw-fh233 user manual 9 symbols in this document warning this icon indicates instructions that must be strictly followed. Failure to do so may result in injury or death. Caution this icon indicates the action may lead to disk clearance/loss or failure to follow the instructions could result in data ...

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    Ivw-fh233 user manual 10 safety warnings 1. The ivw video wall controller can operate normally in a temperature between 0ºc–40ºc and in a relative humidity of 0%–95%. Please ensure the operating environment is well-ventilated. 2. The power cord and devices connected to the ivw video wall controller ...

  • Page 11: 1. Introduction

    1. Introduction 1.1 introduction figure 1-1: ivw-fh233 the ivw-fh233 video wall controller box is for displaying a single video input on an array of monitors, implementing a large display without the inherent high costs of a single large monitor. The ivw-fh233 is for large displays where high defini...

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    Ivw-fh233 user manual 12 2, 2 x 3, 3 x 2, 3 x 3) • hdcp support for compliance with blu-ray disc players and video game consoles • genimask bezel compensation technology for compensating for gaps between monitors • rs232 for firmware upgrade and system integration • 3.5mm audio out to support analog...

  • Page 13: 2. Hardware Spec

    2. Hardware spec caution: modifying the hardware, software, or firmware of roducts. Possible data loss and system instabilities default system firmware or installing unau products. 2.1 front panel the front panel has the following buttons and indicators: • one power led indicator • one video input l...

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    Figure 2-2: ivw-fh233 rear panel 2.3 technical specifications specification model main features video input video output input resolution support output resolution support display mode audio output serial buttons power mounting dimensions (d x w x h) weight construction operating temperature certifi...

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    Ivw-fh233 user manual 15 2.4 dimensions • height: 65 mm (71.4mm with rubber feet) • width: 295 mm • depth: 191 mm figure 2-3: ivw-fh233 dimensions 2.5 power switch and reset behavior toggle the power switch to turn on or turn off the video wall controller. Power switch (turn on) power switch (turn o...

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    Ivw-fh233 user manual 16 to reset the device, press and hold the "up" osd button while toggling the power switch to start the ivw-fh233. Hold the "up" osd button until the power led flashes orange then release it. The power led will stop flashing orange when the reset process is done. 2.6 led specif...

  • Page 17: 3. Getting Started

    Ivw-fh233 user manual 17 3. Getting started 3.1 installation steps to install the ivw-fh233, please follow the installation steps below. 1. Install the display devices. 2. Mount the ivw-fh233 (optional). 3. Connect hdmi cables for video input and output, rs232 cable (optional), and power adapter to ...

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    3.4 connect cables the cables that need to be attached are listed below figure 3-1: • hdmi input cable – ivw-fh233. • hdmi output cables controllers. Make sure the cables are connected to the correct monitors in figure 3-1. • power cable – from the power adapter figure 3-1: cable connection 3.4.1 co...

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    Ivw-fh233 user manual 19 3.4.3 connect the power adapter to ivw-fh233 connect the included power adapter to the ivw-fh233..

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    Ivw-fh233 user manual 20 4. Input and output resolution correct adjustment of the input and output resolutions gives a greater image quality. Follow the steps outlined in the subsections below to get the best image quality from the ivw video wall controller. 4.1 aspect ratio with auto-scaling it is ...

  • Page 21: 5. Display Mode

    Ivw-fh233 user manual 21 5. Display mode there are five display mode options available. The display mode can be set through the osd menu (.

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    Osd menu functions figure 5-1: display mode note: 1. The 2 x 3 and 3 x 2 display resolution for the best visual experience. 2. The 2 x 3 and 3 x 2 display mode please refer to figure 5.1 3 x 3 display mode the 3 x 3 display mode splits the video source and the implementation of a 3 x 3 ivw-fh233 use...

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    Figure 5-2: 3 x 3 display 5.2 2 x 2 display mode the 2 x 2 display mode splits the video source and the implementation of a 2 x 2 figure 5-3: 2 x 2 display 5.3 1 x 1 display mode the 1 x 1 display mode duplic the implementation of a 1 x 1 ( ivw-fh233 user manual 23 isplay mode setup 2 x 2 display mo...

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    Figure 5-4: 1 x 1 display 5.4 3 x 2 display mode the 3 x 2 display mode splits th the implementation of a 3 figure 5-5: 3 x 2 display ivw-fh233 user manual 24 isplay mode setup 3 x 2 display mode splits the video source and outputs it across 6 x 2 (for 6 displays) array is shown below. Isplay mode s...

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    5.5 2 x 3 display mode the 2 x 3 display mode splits the video source and the implementation of a 2 x figure 5-6: 2 x 3 display ivw-fh233 user manual 25 2 x 3 display mode splits the video source and outputs it across 6 2 x 3 (for 6 displays) array is shown below. Isplay mode setup fh233 user manual...

  • Page 26: 6. Osd Menu Functions

    Ivw-fh233 user manual 26 6. Osd menu functions ivw-fh233 provides an on-screen-display (osd) menu that enables you to easily make adjustments to your settings. 6.1 osd buttons • there are several osd control buttons on the ivw-fh233 front panel. Menu: enters the osd, selects items and confirms new v...

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    Ivw-fh233 user manual 27 option reset to factory default reset confirmation osd position position adjustment information input resolution output resolution firmware version osd version edid version table 6-1: osd menu structure 6.3 output resolution menu for the best visual experience, users can cha...

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    Ivw-fh233 user manual 28 figure 6-2: output resolution menu 6.4 display mode menu ivw-fh233 supports several video wall array display modes. The supported display modes are listed below. • 3 x 3 (default) the video input is split across all 9 displays in a 3 x 3 array. • 3 x 2 the video input is spl...

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    Ivw-fh233 user manual 29 6.5 bezel compensation menu when using displays with noticeable bezels, bezel compensation can be used for greater image alignment. To find out the approximate value for each bezel compensation setting, please refer to the formulas below • bezel compensation value for bezels...

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    Ivw-fh233 user manual 30 6.6 system option menu the system option menu is shown in figure 6-5, please follow the instructions at the bottom of the osd menu to use it. Figure 6-5: system option menu the osd position can be adjusted by using the osd position menu as shown in figure 6-6..

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    Ivw-fh233 user manual 31 figure 6-6: osd position window 6.7 system information menu the system information menu shows the input resolution, output resolution, and firmware/osd/edid version. The system option menu is shown in figure 6-7..

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    Ivw-fh233 user manual 32 figure 6-7: system information menu 6.8 remote control the ivw-fh233 comes with a remote control for easier control without approaching the device. Figure 6-8 shows the remote controller and its function keys. • power: starts the ivw-fh233 or puts it in standby. • menu: ente...

  • Page 33: 7. Technical Support

    Ivw-fh233 user manual 33 7. Technical support we provide dedicated online support and customer service. Please contact the following if you require technical support..