iWall 204 Ultra HD Video Wall Processor
Product Information
The Ultra HD Video Wall Processor, iWall 204, is a HDMI 2.0
Video Wall controller with 2 HDMI input, 2 HDMI loop out, and 4
HDMI scaling out for video wall processing. It also provides
analogue L/R audio and digital SPDIF audio output through the
Toslink jack terminal. The balanced L/R audio output is available
through the 5-pin phoenix jacket. The product can be controlled
using PC Tool or RS232 commands for different wall display
configurations.
Features
- HDMI 2.0 Compliance
- HDCP 2.2/1.4 Compliance
- RS-232 Control
- Supports various input video formats
- Supports multiple audio formats including 2.0 channel, 5.1
channel, LPCM, Dolby, AC3, DTS - Surge protection recommended
Specifications
Technical:
- HDMI Compliance: HDMI 2.0
- HDCP Compliance: HDCP 2.2/1.4
- RS-232 Baud rate: 57600, data bit: 8, stop bit: 1, no
parity
Input Video Formats:
- 4096x2160p 24/25/30/50/60Hz
- 3840x2160p 24/25/30/50/60Hz
- 1080p 24/25/30/50/60Hz
- 1080i 50/60Hz
- 1280×1024 60Hz
- 1920×1200 60Hz
- 1280×960 60Hz
- 1360×768 60Hz
- 1366×768 60Hz
- 1280×800 60Hz
- 1600×1200 60Hz
- 1024×768 60Hz
- 1440×900 60Hz
- 1280x720p 50/60Hz
Audio Format:
- 2.0 channel, 5.1 channel, LPCM, Dolby, AC3, DTS
Mechanical:
- Housing Color: Not specified
- Dimensions: Not specified
- Weight: Not specified
Power:
- Supply Voltage: Not specified
- Power Consumption: Not specified
Environmental:
- Relative Humidity: 10%~50% RH (non-condensing)
Product Usage Instructions
Surge Protection
This product contains sensitive electrical components that may
be damaged by electrical spikes, surges, electric shock, lightning
strikes, etc. It is highly recommended to use surge protection
systems to protect and extend the life of your equipment.
Operation Controls and Functions
The product has various control buttons and ports located on the
front and rear panels. Here is a summary of their functions:
Front Panel:
- PWR: Power LED indicator
- INPUT HD A/B: LED indicators for HDMI input ports
- LOOP LP A/B: LED indicators for HDMI loop out ports
- OUTPUT HD 1/2/3/4: LED indicators for HDMI output ports
Rear Panel:
- LAN: Network port for TCP/IP control
- CONTROL TX/RX: RS232 control connection ports
- SERVICE: Firmware update port
- AUDIO OUTPUT L+/L-/R+/R-: Balanced audio output port
- L/R: 5-pin phoenix connector for balanced L/R audio output
- RS232-CTL: Loop out RS232 control command port
- RS232: External RS232 control port
- UPDATE: DC 12V/3A power supply port
- BALANCED OUT: Ground the product housing
- TOSLINK HD A/B: Toslink jack terminal for audio output
- INPUTS A/B/MAIN: HDMI signal input ports
- LOOP OUT: HDMI signal loop out ports
- OUTPUTS HD 1/2/3/4: HDMI signal scaling output for video
wall
RS232/LAN Control Connection:
RS232 Control Connection:
To control the product using RS232, connect the RS232-CTL port
to an external RS232 control device. Use the following settings for
the RS232 connection:
- Baud Rate: 57600
- Data Bits: 8
- Parity: None
- Stop Bits: 1
LAN Control Connection:
To control the product using LAN, connect the LAN port to an
active Ethernet link using an RJ45 cable.
Ultra HD Video Wall Processor
iWall 204
Version 1.2 www.infobitav.com
Thank you for purchasing this product
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully before connecting, operating or adjusting this product. Please keep this manual for future reference.
Surge protection device recommended
This product contains sensitive electrical components that may be damaged by electrical spikes, surges, electric shock, lighting strikes, etc. Use of surge protection systems is highly recommended in order to protect and extend the life of your equipment.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 1 2. Features…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 1 3. Package Contents………………………………………………………………………………………….. 1 4. Specifications…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2 5. Operation Controls and Functions…………………………………………………………………… 3 6. RS232/LAN Control Connection……………………………………………………………………….. 4
6.1 RS232 Connector Connection…………………………………………………………………….. 4 6.2 Network Control Connection………………………………………………………………………..4 7. PC Tool User Guide…………………………………………………………………………………………. 5 8. Safety Instructions…………………………………………………………………………………………… 11 9. Connection Diagram…………………………………………………………………………………………12
1. Introduction
This product is a HDMI 2.0 Video Wall controller with 2 HDMI input, 2 HDMI loop out and 4 HDMI scaling out for video wall processing. The Toslink jack terminal provides analogue L/R audio and digital SPDIF audio output. 5-pin phoenix jacket provides balanced L/R audio output. With PC Tool or RS232 commands to control the product for different wall display.
2. Features
HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2 compliant Support multi-resolution up to 3840×2160@60Hz video output for video wall Support 2 channels HDMI loop out Support Bezel Compensation with two modes Support 180º rotation Support PIP on video wall Support RS-232 and TCP/IP control Support CEC control with displayer by PC Tool or commands
3. Package Contents
1 x Ultra HD Video Wall Processor 1 x 12V/3A Power Adapter 1 x 5-pin Phoenix Connector 2 x 3-pin Phoenix Connector 1× RS232 to Phoenix Cable 1× CAT6 cable 1× USB to RS232 Cable 1× User Manual
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4. Specifications
Technical HDMI Compliance HDCP Compliance RS-232
Input Video Formats
Audio Format ESD Protection
HDMI 2.0
HDCP 2.2/1.4 Baud rate57600, data bit8, Stop bit1, no parity
4096x2160p 24/25/30/50/60Hz 1400×1050 60Hz
3840x2160p 24/25/30/50/60Hz 1366×768 60Hz
1080p 24/25/30/50/60Hz
1360×768 60Hz
1080i 50/60Hz
1280×1024 60Hz
1920×1200 60Hz
1280×960 60Hz
1680×1050 60Hz
1280×800 60Hz
1600×1200 60Hz
1024×768 60Hz
1440×900 60Hz
1280x720p50/60Hz
2.0 channel, 5.1 channel, LPCM, Dolby, AC3, DTS
Human-body Model: ±8kV (Air-gap discharge) , ±4kV (Contact discharge)
Mechanical Housing Color Dimensions Weight Supply Voltage Power Consumption
Metal Enclosure Black 218mm (W)×146mm (D)×43mm (H) 2Kg +12V/3A 25W (Max)
Operating Temperature 0°C ~ 40°C / 32°F ~ 104°F
Storage Temperature -20°C ~ 70°C / -4°F ~ 158°F
Relative Humidity
10%~50% RH (non-condensing)
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5. Operation Controls and Functions
Front Panel
PWR
INPUT HD A HD B
LOOP LP A LP B
OUTPUT HD 1 HD 2 HD 3 HD 4
1
2
3
4
No.
Name 4
Function Description
1 Power LED
Power LED will be on when the unit is powered on.
2 INPUT LED
The LED will be on when the corresponding HDMI input port is connected to active HDMI source device.
3 LOOP LED
The LED will be on when the corresponding LOOP OUT port is connected to HDMI display device.
4 OUTPUT LED
The LED will be on when the corresponding HDMI output port is connected to HDMI display device.
Rear Panel
8
7
6
5
LAN
CONTROL TX RX
TX RX
SERVICE
AUDIO OUTPUT
L+ L- R+ R-
L / R
RS232-CTL
RS232
UPDATE
BALANCED OUT
TOSLINK
HD A
HD B
INPUTS
1
A
B/MAIN
LOOP OUT
HD 1
HD 2
HD 3
OUTPUTS
2
3
HD 4
12V/3A
4
No.
Name
1 INPUTS
2 LOOP OUT
3 OUTPUTS 4 12V/3A 5 GND
4
Function Description
HDMI signal input ports, connect to HDMI source device such as DVD or PS4 with HDMI cable.
HDMI signal loop out ports. Loop out HDMI A/B signal to downstream.
HDMI signal scaling output for video wall.
DC 12V/3A power supply port.
Ground the product housing.
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TOSLINK: · Anolog L/R audio output 6 AUDIO OUTPUT 3.5mm Stereo Jack. 20Hz ~ 20kHz, 1.5Vrms max · Digital SPDIF audio output
7 SERVICE
BALANCED OUT: Balanced audio output port. 5-pin phoenix connector, 20Hz ~ 20kHz, 1.5Vrms max.
Firmware update port.
RS232: Loop out RS232-CTL control command.
8 CONTROL
RS232-CTL: External RS232 control, Baud Rate: 57600 Data Bits:8, Parity: None Stop Bits:1
LAN: Network port for TCP/IP control. Connect to an active Ethernet link with an RJ45 cable.
6. RS232/LAN Control Connection
6.1 RS232 Control Connection
The product supports RS232 control. Connect the RS232-CTL port of the product to a PC via a serial cable, as shown in the following figure:
TX Ground
RX
3-pin Phoenix Connector
RS-232
RS-232 to USB cable
PC
6.2 Network Control Connection The product also supports Network control. Connect the LAN port of the product to a PC via an UTP cable
as shown in the following figure. The default IP is 192.168.0.247
LAN
LAN
PC
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7. PC Tool User Guide
The PC tool is an installation-free control software that supports both UART and network control. It consists of five parts: Matrix Switch, Signal Setting, FineTune:PQ, Video Wall and CEC Control. Download the software from: https://www.infobitav.com/iwall-204/
Matrix Switch Page 1. You can select UART (with RS232 cable) or Network to connect device, baud rate is 57600 bps. 2. Select input source for each scaling output port. 3. “AllSet” function: Select HD A or B input source to all the scaling output. 4. Select input source for B/MAIN output port. 5. Select audio source for balanced audio output and Mini Toslink output. 6. Reset: The PC tool supports reset system to recover to factory configuration. 7. EDID Control: Click the “EDID” button on the Matrix Switch page, there will be a pop-up EDID control window.
a) Read each scaling output port downstream EDID and save as a BIN file.
b) Open an existing EDID file and write to the HDMI A and B input port as Manual EDID.
c) Select predefined EDID and write to HDMI A and B input ports.
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Predefined EDID option like below:
4K60-2.0CH 4K60-5.1CH 4K30-2.0CH 4K30-5.1CH 1080P-2.0CH 1080P-5.1CH 720P-2.0CH 1024×768-2.0CH
1920×1200-2.0CH 1680×1050-2.0CH 1600×1200-2.0CH 1440×900-2.0CH 1400×1050-2.0CH 1360×768-2.0CH 1280×1024-2.0CH Manual
Signal Setting Page User can read the resolution of each input port and set the resolution of each scaling output.
Available output resolutions:
No.
Output Resolution Setting
1
3840x2160p 60Hz
2
3840x2160p 50Hz
3
3840x2160p 30Hz
4
3840x2160p 25Hz
5
1920×1200 60Hz
6
1920x1080p 60Hz
7
1920x1080p 50Hz
8
1600×1200 60Hz
No.
Output Resolution Setting
9
1440×1050 60Hz
10
1366×768 60Hz
11
1360×768 60Hz
12
1280×1024 60Hz
13
1280×768 60Hz
14
1280x720p 60Hz
15
1280x720p 50Hz
16
1024×768 60Hz
Note: 3840×2160 25/30Hz can only be used for standalone display, not for video wall.
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FineTune:PQ Page You can read and set the Brightness/Contrast/Saturation/Sharpness of each output.
Note: Suggest always use the default setting 50/50/50/50Do not change the default settings without special conditions; If there is a problem after changing, click “Reset” to return to the factory settings. CEC Control Page
If Auto Power On is enabled, every time when the product is turned on, it will turn on all displayers which are connected to it. The product supports CEC function, including Power on/off, Volume+/-, Mute/Unmute.
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Video Wall Page This page is used to configure a group of outputs to function as a video wall.
1. Use the Video Wall Setting controls to change how the displays are arranged on the Video Wall page: a. Adjust the Rows and Columns sliders to change the displayed screen arrangement to permit proper Drag-and-Select of the desired screens for the video wall. b. Change the Available slider to set how many outputs will be used for the Video Wall. c. Click the “Set” button to change the Screen configuration.
2. Use the left mouse button to drag-select the screens that will be set for video wall mode. The selected screens will be shown as bright blue.
3. Use the right mouse button to open a menu. 4. Select “Screen Stitching” from the menu to program the video wall mode. The selected
screens will now be shown as bright green. 5. To change the displayed image: right-click to open the pop-up menu and select the desired
input from the “Input Select” menu option.
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6. Repeating steps 2 ~ 5 above with a different set of outputs allows the creation of a second video wall. However, changing the Rows, Columns and Available sliders will automatically delete the current video wall set up when the “Set” button is clicked. The following example shows a more unusual video wall set-up of two video walls with two 2×1 configurations:
Video Wall Context Menu Right clicking on any of the screen icons will display the following context menu:
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Screen Stitching This option connects the selected screens into a video wall configuration. Cancel Stitching Return the Video Wall configuration to normal outputs.
Remove the single screen x from the video wall to allow the displaying another full frame image within the video wall configuration, as shown in this example:
Screen x Cancel Stitching
Input Select Output Select Output Type
Output Format
Mirror Test Pattern
Use the sub-menu to select the input to display on the video wall or the secondary input image shown in the above example.
This option is only available for any screen that is not assigned to a video wall mode.
This option is only available for any screen that is not assigned to a video wall mode.
This option is only available for any screen that is not assigned to a video wall mode. It allows setting of the output resolution for the selected screen output.
Two sub options : OFF ( default ), ON ( H+V Mirror) When select “ON”, you can make 180º rotation with the selected screen. When Test Pattern is enabled, the output will display Color Bar pattern
Bezel Setting The Bezel Setting section allows the entry of values to compensate for the display bezel thickness. These values may be entered either as pixels (Type A) or as milli metre (Type B). Type A Bezel Settings The image size will be adjusted to allow for the number of pixels entered in each of the entry boxes. Click the “Set” button to view the effect of the new values. Type B Bezel Settings The image size will be adjusted to allow for the Inner and Outer display dimensions as entered in each of the entry boxes. Click the “Set” button to view the effect of the new values.
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Bezel Compensation The following images demonstrate the effect of not having bezel compensation and what a correctly configured bezel compensation settings should produce:
No Bezel Compensation
Correct Bezel Compensation
Layout Save/Load The Save Scene/Layout and Load Scene/Layout buttons allow a video wall configuration to be saved or recalled at any time. Up to 10 configurations, each with their own name can be saved or recalled. When saving, each Scene can optionally be given a name to identify that video wall scene setup.
8. Safety Instructions
To ensure reliable operation of this product as well as protecting the safety of any person using or handling this device while powered, please observe the following instructions. 1. Do not operate either of this product outside the specified temperature and humidity range
given in the above specifications. 2. Ensure there is adequate ventilation to allow this product to operate efficiently. 3. Repair of the equipment should only be carried out by qualified professionals as these
products contain sensitive devices that may be damaged by any mistreatment. 4. Only use this product in a dry environment. Do not allow any liquids or harmful chemicals
to come into contact with these products.
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9. Connection Diagram
Control System
Speakers
DVD Player Lap Top
TV
TV
TV ×4
HDMI AUDIO CAT
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