Phoenix 1.1 Setup Guide - Video Wall - Latest

Phoenix 1.1 Setup Guide - Video Wall - Latest

Note:
This guide shows you the steps required to set-up a video wall


Video wall daisy chaining (passing video signal from one screen to another) must only be done through DVI loop through and/or Display Port loop through.

Using the 1st screen's HDMI interface as the input source and daisy chaining it via DVI is not recommended as it will create picture issue.


Overview 


Some tasks (eg. To set unique monitor id for each screen and SW update) are best done when the screens are not yet mounted and wired up.
It’s best to do the tasks in the following order:
  1. Update the SW to the latest SW (best done prior to mounting)
  2. Configure Unique monitor IDs for each screen (best done prior to mounting and wiring)
  3. Other settings can also be done prior to mounting the screen on the set. (easier). Mount the screens by taking notes of the “Mounting Tips & Requirements”.
  4. Connect the Video cable, IR cable, RS232 Cable and IR Extender
  5. Setting up tiling and other configuration if you haven’t done so prior to mounting.
Procedure on how to configure the remote to control specific monitor id is also included.
 

Update the SW to the latest SW (best done prior to mounting)


To check the current SW on the Screen, press the info button on the remote.
Update the SW if they’re not the latest version (see below)

Refer to the article below 

Configure Unique Monitor IDs for each screen (best done prior to mounting)


Press [Home]->[General settings]->[Monitor ID]= (Set a unique monitor id)
Note:
Usually numbering start from the top left, to the right, then to the next row, etc.

Example:
2x2
1
2
3
4

3x3
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

3x2
1
2
3
4
5
6


 

Setting up Tiling and Other Configuration


Press [Home]->[General settings]->[Eco Mode]= Normal
Press [Home]->[General settings]->[Advance Power Management]= On
Press [Home]->[General settings]->[Pixel Shift]= Off
Press [Home]->[General settings]->[Fan]= Auto/High
Press [Home]->[General settings]->[Switch On State]= Forced On

Press [Home]->[Tiling]->[Enable]= On
Press [Home]->[Tiling]->[H Monitors]= [set according to the number of monitors horizontally]
Press [Home]->[Tiling]->[V Monitors]= [set according to the number of monitors vertically]
Press [Home]->[Tiling]->[Position]= (see example below)
Press [Home]->[Tiling]->[Switch on delay]= Auto
Press [Home]->[Tiling]->[RS232-routing, input]= IR
Press [Home]->[Tiling]->[RS232-routing, IR control]= Normal
Press [Home]->[Tiling]->[Control Monitor-ID]= (set it to unique ID, usually this is the same as the screen position.)


Example:
2x2
1
2
3
4

3x3
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

3x2
1
2
3
4
5
6


Press [Home]->[Tiling]->[Frame comp.]=On (see differences in below picture):
 



 

Mounting Tips & Requirements


Portrait Orientation



Ensure Edge Alignment Kits/Plates which are provided are installed
Please refer to the respective DFU (direction for use manual, aka User Guide)
The following is a screenshot of included parts

xxBDL2005X

 

xxBDL4005X




xxBDL3105X




The following is an example (based on XL model) where the kit and pin need to be installed in.
Edge alignment plates:

 
 
 
Edge alignment pins
 
 
 
 

Connecting the Video cable, IR cable, RS232 Cable and IR Extender


Note:
• It is recommended to daisy chain all the cables: RS232, IR, DVI & DP (DisplayPort)
• If the IR Sensor of the 1st screen in the daisy chain is obscured by the setup, please ensure that the IR Sensor Cable is connected to it and positioned in an easy to access location.
 
• 4K@30Hz can be displayed on the entire video wall (individual screen only support 1080p max) via DP input on the first monitor and DP daisy chain
• DP signal will only be routed via DP daisy chain cables.
If main input is DP, then set DP input on all monitors
• The other option to do daisy chain is DVI

HDMI
It's best to connect HDMI source with HDMI-DVI cable onto the 1st screen.
Alternatively you can use an HDMI splitter and connect each of the splitter's output to each screen.

See diagram below as  example of how the screens are to be wired

DVI loop through


Using HDMI Splitter






How to Control A Screen with Specific Monitor ID via IR Daisy Chain



Setting the remote to a specific ID:
1. Press [ID] button on the RC until the red LED blinks twice. 
2. Press [ID SET] button for more than 1 second to enter the ID Mode. The red LED lights up. (If you Press the [ID SET] button again will exit the ID Mode. The red LED lights off.)
3. Press the digit numbers [0] ~ [9] to select the display you want to control. For example: press [0] and [1] for display No.1, press [1] and [1] for display No.11. The numbers available are from [01] ~ [255]. 
4. Press [ENTER] button to confirm. The red LED blinks twice and then lights off. 
NOTE: 
• Press [NORMAL] button. The green LED blinks twice, indicating the display is in normal operation. 
• Press [ID] button. The red LED blinks twice, indicating the display is in ID operation.