52” VideoWall Digital Light ProcessingTM Display WN-5230-S User’s Guide 070-0037-00
® 1999 by Clarity Visual Systems , Inc. All Rights Reserved. Contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any form without permission of Clarity Visual Systems, Inc. Trademark Credits Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Corp. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines, Inc. BlackScreen™ is a trademark of Jenmar Visual Systems. Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corp.
LIMITED WARRANTY. Clarity warrants to Buyer that the WN-5230-S (the “Product”), if properly used and serviced, will perform substantially in accordance with the product data sheet and users manual, and will be free from defects in material and workmanship for 1 year following date of shipment. This warranty does not apply to lamps (see following section for lamp warranty) and other consumable parts.
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Table of Contents PRODUCT INTRODUCTION ...........................................................................................1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................. 1 FEATURES ....................................................................................................................... 1 OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES ..............................................................................................
Adjust the Black Input Level - PC, MAC or RGBS Data................................................ 36 Adjust the White Input Level - PC, MAC or RGBS Data............................................... 37 Comp Video/S-Video Level Adjustment ..................................................................... 38 Set the Sharpness ................................................................................................... 41 Adjust the Frequency ........................................................
RS-232 CONTROL .......................................................................................................98 RS-232 CONTROL ITEMS ................................................................................................. 101 SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................................106 OPTICAL....................................................................................................................... 106 MECHANICAL ......
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Product Introduction Introduction The WN-5230-S is a 52-inch (132 cm) diagonal 800 x 600 (SVGA) resolution rear-projection display system designed around Texas Instruments’ proprietary Digital Light Processing™ (DLP)™ technology. The display features low power consumption, long lamp life and excellent focus and geometry with a sharp true-to-life color spectrum.
Options and Accessories Clarity’s display products can be upgraded with several accessories. See your reseller or visit www.ClarityVisual.com for a current listing of available options. ! Ultra-Thin Mullion Screen – There are three screen options: • The standard screen has a mullion 1/8 (3 mm) wide. The mullion is a strip of sheet metal surrounding the screen which holds it in place.
WN-5230-S VideoWall User’s Guide Safety Please read this chapter carefully before attempting to install, use, service, or repair the WN-5230-S VideoWall. Hazardous voltage inside. Can shock, burn, or cause death. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer all service to qualified serviceman. WARNUNG Im Innern des Monitors liegt gefährliche Hochspannung an. Falls Sie unter Hochspannung stehende Teile berühren, können Sie einen elektrischen Schlag erhalten bzw. Verbrennungen oder sogar den Tod erleiden.
Clarity Visual Systems Hazardous voltage. Can shock, burn or cause death. Disconnect power cord before servicing this unit. Refer to service manual for details. GEFAHR Im Innern des Monitors liegt gefährliche Hochspannung an. Falls Sie unter Hochspannung stehende Teile berühren, können Sie einen elektrischen Schlag erhalten bzw. Verbrennungen oder sogar den Tod erleiden. Bevor Sie mit der Wartung dieser Einheit anfangen, sollten Sie den Netzstecker ziehen. Einzelheiten finden Sie im Wartungshandbuch.
WN-5230-S VideoWall User’s Guide Hot surface near lamp. Skin burn hazard. Wait more than 5 minutes for lamp housing to cool before replacing lamp assembly. See instruction manual. WARNUNG Oberflächen in der Nähe der Lampe sind heiß! Verbrennungsgefahr! Geben Sie dem Lampengehäuse wenigstens 5 Minuten Zeit zum Abkühlen, bevor Sie versuchen, die Lampe zu ersetzen. Lesen Sie die Anweisungen im Benutzerhandbuch durch. UV radiation from unprotected, operating bulb. Eye damage injury.
Clarity Visual Systems WARNUNG Nur die WN-5230-S Lampe, der Luftfilter und die Sicherung können vom Benutzer selbst ausgetauscht werden. Alle anderen Wartungs- und Reparaturarbeiten sollten einem qualifizierten Kundendienst überlassen werden. Nichtbefolgung kann zu elektrischen Schlägen, Verbrennungen durch UVStrahlen und direkten Kontakt mit heißen Flächen, schweren Verletzungen oder nichtreparablen Schäden beim WN-5230-S führen.
WN-5230-S VideoWall User’s Guide WARNING The WN-5230-S uses a high-intensity projection-lamp module. Do not attempt to replace the projection lamp module with any alternative light source. Doing so can cause overheating or unacceptable image quality. Replacement lamp modules may be ordered from Clarity Visual Systems, Inc. Use only the projection lamp module specified by Clarity Visual Systems, Inc. or an authorized Clarity Visual Systems, Inc. Service center. Use of any other lamp voids the warranty.
Clarity Visual Systems Quick Start This is a brief sequence of actions that must be followed to properly setup the WN-5230-S. Complete instructions and explanations of the steps are contained in the following chapters. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Remove the screens and build the wall starting with the lower row. Bolt the displays together side-to-side. If you have Ultra-Thin Mullion screens, align the displays and their adapter plates. Replace the screens.
WN-5230-S VideoWall User’s Guide 9 10 11 12 13 14 Select (or deselect) SHARPNESS in the Misc Control menu. Display a checkerboard pattern (alternating black and white pixels) from the data/video source and adjust the FREQUENCY. This step is most applicable to computer sources. Adjust the PHASE using the checkerboard pattern from the source. This step is most applicable to computer sources. POSITION the image. COLOR BALANCE the displays to each other, if necessary.
Clarity Visual Systems Site Preparation Read the chapter on safety precautions before installing and operating the WN-5230-S VideoWall. The following table shows the installation specifications for a variety of common video wall configurations. Height X Width - 1X1 1X2 2x2 Single 2 displays 4 displays 6 displays 9 displays 12 displays 16 displays inches 31.3 31.3 62.6 62.6 93.9 93.9 125.2 centimeters 79.5 79.5 159.0 159.0 238.5 238.5 318.0 inches 41.7 83.4 83.4 125.1 125.
WN-5230-S VideoWall User’s Guide Power Consumption Typical power consumption of the WN-5230-S is 160 Watts, but the maximum potential of 200 Watts should be used for calculating the load on the power source. At 200 Watts the current draw is approximately 1.7 Amps at 115 VAC (0.9 Amps at 230 VAC). Voltage Range The WN-5230-S will operate between 100 and 240 volts AC at 50/60Hz. Since the power module is auto ranging, there is no manual selector switch.
Clarity Visual Systems WARNUNG Im Innern des Monitors liegt gefährliche Hochspannung an. Falls Sie unter Hochspannung stehende Teile berühren, können Sie einen elektrischen Schlag erhalten bzw. Verbrennungen oder sogar den Tod erleiden. Im Innern befinden sich keine Teile, die von einem Laien gewartet oder repariert werden könnten. Überlassen Sie alle Wartungs- und Reparaturarbeiten einem qualifizierten Techniker.
WN-5230-S VideoWall User’s Guide To allow proper cooling, the minimum required clearance to the rear of the Unit is 4 inches. If installed in a video wall configuration, a minimum of 12 inches to the ceiling from the top of the highest display is needed if the units are installed from the front. Cables and Signals Video connections from the signal source to the display depend on the type of signal supplied by the source.
Clarity Visual Systems Optical Alignment Tools Required: 3/32 inch Allen-hex driver 3/8 inch socket driver Optical Alignment means to the adjust the size and position of the image and to correct for keystoning and rotation. Before installing a display, check it to verify that the image is optically aligned.
WN-5230-S VideoWall User’s Guide N1 N2 S1 LS1 LD1 View Hole LS2 S2 Figure 1. Optical Engine, left side. The addition hole between LS1 and LS2 which lets you see the LS screws more easily.
Clarity Visual Systems N2 S3 LS2 LD2 S4 Figure 2. Optical Engine, right side.
WN-5230-S VideoWall User’s Guide For an image that is way out of alignment and that needs major adjustment, start with everything in a “normal” position: • If the screen is Ultra-Thin Mullion, remove the screen and check that all the pointed alignment bolts are at the same distance. Put the shipping shim behind each bolt and tighten the bolt to it. (Later, when building a wall, make sure that the main chassis of the cubes are aligned.
Clarity Visual Systems Keystone, top wider To fix this, loosen nuts S1 and S3 in equal amounts to make the top smaller. This will lower the image on the mirror, shortening the distance to the screen for the top, thus making it smaller. The whole image will be lowered, but you can fix this later with the lens adjustment. Keystone, bottom wider To fix this, tighten nuts S1 and S3 equal amounts to make the top larger.
WN-5230-S VideoWall User’s Guide Size To increase image size, loosen N1 and N2 together. To make the image smaller, tighten them both. Before adjusting N1 and N2, loosen the locking nuts LD1 and LD2 (lock down nuts). Up, down, right, left Use LS1 and LS2 to move the image vertically or horizontally. When you think you are finished, check again the size and overall geometry to make sure the picture is still within specifications: ±1 pixel.
Clarity Visual Systems Adjustment Summary (Viewed from the front) Rotation Adjustment Hardware Direction Effect On Image S1 and S2 together Tighten Right side up S1 and S2 together Loosen Right side down S3 and S4 together Tighten Left side up S3 and S4 together Loosen Left side down Keystone Adjustment Hardware Direction Effect On Image S1 and S3 together Tighten Top wider, Image up S1 and S3 together Loosen Top narrower, Image down S2 and S4 together Tighten Bottom wider, Image
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Clarity Visual Systems Mechanical Setup The mechanical setup is broken down into three processes - the physical assembly of the wall, the attachment of cables to each display and the setting of each display’s number, or address, in the wall. The WN-5230-S comes with either a standard screen, an Ultra-Thin Mullion Screen, or a Blackscreen™. (Blackscreen has the same dimensions as the Ultra-Thin Mullion.) • The standard screen has a mullion about 1/8 inch (3 mm) wide.
WN-5230-S VideoWall User’s Guide To setup the WN-5230-S display in a video wall configuration, follow these steps: 1. Grasp the screen on each side at the bottom The “screen” you are removing is 5 inches thick. Pull out at the bottom first, to separate the latch-hooks from the latches. It comes out with a “pop.” The screen should now be loose at the bottom, but still attached at the top. 2.
Clarity Visual Systems 10. Reinstall screens Reinstall each display’s screen. Mechanical Setup, Ultra-Thin Mullion or Blackscreen CAUTION The displays with Ultra-Thin Mullion screens are not serviceable from the front. Service should be performed through the rear access cover. Instructions for BlackScreen are the same as for Ultra-Thin Mullion screen.
WN-5230-S VideoWall User’s Guide Basic Steps for Alignment This is a summary of the steps necessary to build a video wall thin mullion displays and align their screens. This is a summary only. The details on how to perform each step follow the summary. 1. Remove the screens from all the display units. 2. Build the video wall. 3. Start with the display unit in the center of the bottom row. Square its adapter plate. 4.
Clarity Visual Systems displays on it. (If the BAS-520 is used with UltraThin Mullion screens, remove the adapter plate before you put the unit on the base.) Stack the next higher row. Sliding the legs of each display into the mating sockets of the display in the first (lower) row. 3. Start with the display unit in the center of the bottom row. This will be the Base Unit. Align the Base Unit’s adapter plate. (If the bottom row has an even number of display units, choose either middle one.
WN-5230-S VideoWall User’s Guide picture will look. F. If the two measurements are the same, you have a rectangle with perfectly square corners, and you may go on to Step 4. G. If the two measurements are not the same, within nd 1/32 inch (0.8 mm), the frame is not a rectangle with perfectly square corners, it is a parallelogram. Loosen the top Locking Screws on each side. Move the adapter plate left or right a bit and tighten the screws. Measure the diagonals again.
Clarity Visual Systems units in the row above at this time.) F. With the Alignment Tool still in place, check display #2 for squareness by measuring the diagonals. Loosen the Locking Screws on #2 that are on the other side from the Alignment Tool, and adjust adapter plate #2 until it is squarecornered rectangle. G. When you are satisfied that display #2 is aligned to display #1 and it has perfectly square corners, remove the Alignment Tool.
WN-5230-S VideoWall User’s Guide screen IN (away from you) by 1/32nd of an inch (0.8 mm). 7. Put retaining screws in the top row and cover holes and seams with black tape to prevent light leaks. E. Hang the screens again and check your work. F. With the screens in place on the bottom row, put the screens on the next row above. “Flatten” this row in the same way, paying attention to how these fit with the bottom row as well as with their neighbors to the left and right. A.
Clarity Visual Systems Locking Screw Alignment Bolt Alignment Hole Hole for SpringLoaded screw Alignment Hole Alignment Bolt Locking Screw 30 September 1999
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Clarity Visual Systems Operation After the displays are installed, use these procedures: Step 1 - Power-On Step 2 - Adjust the Input Signal Settings Step 3 - Adjust the Colors Step 4 - Save the Settings Step 1 – Power-On 1. Turn the main power switch on the power supply to the ON position The Standby LED flashes, indicating the power up cycle has begun. Wait approximately 30 seconds until the Standby LED is on and not flashing. 2.
WN-5230-S VideoWall User’s Guide operation electronics “thinks” the lamp is on, the STBY LED is off, and the fan and lamp LEDs are on. However, the electronics does not know whether the lamp is actually lit. A faint glow from the lamp exhaust vent in the rear of the unit indicates the lamp is on. Step 2 - Adjust the Input Signal Settings Select the Source (The menu with the S/300 option installed is pictured here.
Clarity Visual Systems After the displays are turned on, use this procedure to select the correct source. This must be done with each unit in a video wall. 1. On the remote control, press SOURCE The Source Select menu is displayed. 2. Press the Up/Down arrow keys and highlight the upper pair of arrows # $ Notice the menu choices of “Source” on the right. The current selection in shown next to the arrows and is marked with a bullet in the right hand list. Use the left/right keys to make this selection.
WN-5230-S VideoWall User’s Guide Input Level When the black and white levels are correctly set, the display will know what the absolute minimum and maximum signal amplitude is that the source is sending to it. The procedure for Input Level adjustment, and the menus for it, are different for computer sources and video sources. You must adjust input level for each source that is connected to the display.
Clarity Visual Systems Adjust the Black Input Level - PC, MAC or RGBS Data (This does not apply to Composite or S-Video sources – see Comp Video/S-Video Level Adjustment on page 38.) Source Select Frequency Phase Input Level Position Zoom Wall Processor Color Balance Curtain Hours Save Config Recall Config Reset Config Misc Control About Input Level Black Level White Level Black Level (Requires black field) 1.
WN-5230-S VideoWall User’s Guide 4. Select Auto Press the Up/Down arrow buttons to highlight Auto. Press ENTER to automatically set the display’s black level point. 5. Exit from the Black Level menu Press the PREV MENU button to exit out of the menus. Adjust the White Input Level - PC, MAC or RGBS Data (This does not apply to Composite or S-Video sources – see Comp Video/S-Video Level Adjustment page .
Clarity Visual Systems 2. Press the remote control LEVEL button The Input Level menu is displayed. 3. Select White Level Press the Up/Down arrow keys to highlight White Level. Press the ENTER button to display the White Level menu. 4. Select Auto Press the Up/Down arrow buttons to highlight the Auto feature. Press the ENTER button to automatically set the display’s white level point. 5. Exit from the White Level menu Press the PREV MENU button to exit out of the menus.
WN-5230-S VideoWall User’s Guide Hue: Changes the tint of images to be more green or more magenta colored. 1. Press the remote control LEVEL button Brings up the Video Controls menu (must have Comp Video or S-Video selected as a source). 2. Display an all-black image from the source (not from the built-in test patterns) Frame 50882 on Reference Recordings, “A Video Standard” test disk is an all-black image. 3.
Clarity Visual Systems 8. Adjust Saturation Adjust Saturation up or down until the large color bars at the each end of the pattern (white and blue) match the smaller color bars beneath them. 9. Adjust Hue Adjust Hue up or down until the two central color bars (cyan and magenta) match the smaller color bars beneath them. 10. Exit the Video Controls menu Press the PREV MENU button on the remote. This will exit the menu and de-select Blue Only at the same time.
WN-5230-S VideoWall User’s Guide Set the Sharpness Source Select Frequency Phase Input Level Position Zoom Wall Processor Color Balance Curtain Hours Save Config Recall Config Reset Config Misc Control About Misc Control [X] [X] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] Sharpness Buzzer Enable Flip Horz Flip Vert Auto Lamp On Test Patterns Use the Sharpness menu to toggle Sharpness On/Off. The sharpness controls an internal electronic filter that reduces some types of video noise.
Clarity Visual Systems Adjust the Frequency (This control has different effects with computer and video sources.) Source Select Frequency Phase Input Level Position Zoom Wall Processor Color Balance Curtain Hours Save Config Recall Config Reset Config Misc Control About Frequency Select 096 For RGBS, Composite, and S-video sources – Use the FREQ function to adjust the image’s horizontal width. 1. Press the remote control FREQ button Displays the Frequency Select menu.
WN-5230-S VideoWall User’s Guide 2. Display an image containing many on/off (black/white) transitions A fine-grain checkerboard pattern works best. One of the “fill” patterns in Windows 95 Paint has this. Start the Paint program found under Accessories. Select Image, Attributes, Black and White, OK, Yes. Select View and see that Color Box is checked. Choose the Fill tool (paint jar spilling over). In the bottom row of th black/white shades, click the 9 box from the left. Click in the drawing area.
Clarity Visual Systems Use the PHASE button to adjust the phase of the internal sampling clock relative to the incoming data. Phase noise is usually seen as fine, horizontal lines moving through the image or as flickering edges on the displayed text. Note: For video inputs, the Phase control does not affect the image. 1. Display an image containing many on/off transitions A large checkerboard pattern works best. (See Adjust the Frequency, Computer Sources, Step 2 on page 43 to make one in Paint.
WN-5230-S VideoWall User’s Guide Use the arrow keys to adjust the position of the image on each display. 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control Displays the main menu. 2. Go to the Misc Control menu Use the Up/Down arrow buttons to scroll down to the Position item and then press the ENTER button to open it. 2. Use the Up/Down/Left/Right remote buttons to move the image on the screen. Position the image 4. Exit the PHASE menu Press the PREV MENU button to exit the menu.
Clarity Visual Systems 2. Press the Up/Down arrow keys Move the cursor to the Zoom selection. 3. Press ENTER Displays the Zoom Factor menu. 4. Scale the image Select an edge of the image that needs to be expanded or compressed (Left, Right, Up or Down). It is easiest to see the effect of Zoom when the image is a some form of geometry pattern, one that exactly defines the edges of the image. Note: The internal test pattern “Geometry” cannot be used for this purpose.
WN-5230-S VideoWall User’s Guide balance is the same for all sources. The color balance information is saved in memory in only one location, not for each source. However, when a lamp is changed, you should color balance again. The goal of color balancing the displays is to match the brightness and white “color” of all the displays in video wall to each other, and then match the intermediate gray shade. Therefore, color balancing is accomplished with all displays turned on in the finished video wall.
Clarity Visual Systems Use the White and 50% Gray internal Test Patterns from the Misc Control menu, not an external pattern. 1. Display an all-white image On each display in the video wall, open the Misc Control menu, select Test Pattern and choose White. 2. Open the COLOR menu Press the Color button on the remote control, or choose Color Balance from the main menu and press Enter. 3.
WN-5230-S VideoWall User’s Guide is having to the overall image. Then back off to fine tune. This helps to give an intuitive feel for the color balance process. It is often helpful to switch between the internal white and gray patterns and actual video images to fine tune the system. Avoid making major changes when adjusting to the video images because this can throw off the white or gray balance. Remember also that the Input Level adjustment has a large effect on color.
Clarity Visual Systems Step 4 – Save, Recall, or Reset the Settings After all adjustments have been made, Save the settings. There is a separate Save location for each source in each mode – PC at 800x600, PC at 640x480, RGBS at 31.5 MHz, RGBS at 15.75 MHz, etc. After you have adjusted the displays for one source, save these settings before going to the next source and adjusting it.
WN-5230-S VideoWall User’s Guide 1. Press the remote control MENU button The Main menu is displayed. 2. Press the Up/Down arrow keys Move the cursor to the Save Config (or Recall Config or Reset Config) selection. 3. Press ENTER The Save Config (or Recall Config or Reset Config) menu is displayed. 4. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to highlight the upper pair of arrows # $ This is the Source selection area.
Clarity Visual Systems Recall Active Settings Reset Saved Memory Factory Default Values Save Figure 5 Block diagram of memory system Turning off the System Turning off the Display, Entering Standby Mode When the OFF button on the remote is pressed, the display will power down and, after about 5 seconds, the STANDBY LED will turn on. When the STANDBY LED is on, the display is in the standby mode and is ready to be turned on again.
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Clarity Visual Systems 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. Big Picture can be setup and saved for each video source, so you can switch between sources while maintaining the specific magnification and position settings for each source. 1. Build the wall Install the wall and attach source and power cables as described in earlier sections.
WN-5230-S VideoWall User’s Guide 7. Set each display’s address (See note below for walls larger than 4x4.) Assign each display a unique address using the Unit ID knob. Both the Group and Unit ID numbers are used The address of the display in the upper left corner (as seen from the front) must be zero. The addresses of the other displays must increase left to right, top bottom, increasing by one for each display.
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 If the display has Big Picture, you will see a menu like this: Wall Processor Wall Size: Horizontal: Vertical: Current Unit: 002 002 01 Misc: [ ] Calc wall pos [ ] Wall mode If this unit does not have Big Picture, you will see a menu like this: The Big Picture option is not installed.
WN-5230-S VideoWall User’s Guide 11. Save the settings Open the Save Config menu and save the settings for the current Source and Mode on each display, as described above in Step 4 – Save, Recall, or Reset the Settings on page 50. If there are other video sources on different input connectors that will use Big Picture, go through the previous process for each video source. Then save these settings. Loop-Thru of Source Video Loop-thru works in different ways depending on the type of source.
Clarity Visual Systems Source video RGBS 15.
WN-5230-S VideoWall User’s Guide Installing Big Picture Option Key The Big Picture Option Key enables the functions and features associated with Clarity’s Big Picture™. The Option Key consists of an integrated printed circuit board assembly and a cable harness. Included as part of the Printed Circuit Board Assembly are two adhesive-backed, nylon, PC board mounts. To install it, follow these steps. 1.
Clarity Visual Systems Other Features and Adjustments The following features and adjustments are available via the remote. Curtain Source Select Frequency Phase Input Level Position Zoom Wall Processor Color Balance Curtain Hours Save Config Recall Config Reset Config Misc Control About Curtain Select [ ] Curtain On The Curtain feature causes the screen to turn black even if source video is present. There are two different methods of turning the curtain on. 1.
WN-5230-S VideoWall User’s Guide Monitor Select Disables most remote functions on the display to prevent the unit from unintended adjustment via the remote control. 1. Press MON SEL on the remote The Monitor Select menu is displayed. 2. Enable Monitor Select Press the ENTER button to enable the Monitor Select feature. To restore full remote functionality, follow steps 1 and 2 again to disable the Monitor Select feature. Monitor Select is not available on the main menu.
Clarity Visual Systems Miscellaneous Controls The Misc Control menu contains: Sharpness Buzzer Enable Horizontal Flip Vertical Flip Auto Lamp On Test Patterns Source Select Frequency Phase Input Level Position Zoom Wall Processor Color Balance Curtain Hours Save Config Recall Config Reset Config Misc Control About Misc Control [X] [X] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] Sharpness Buzzer Enable Flip Horz Flip Vert Auto Lamp On Test Patterns The Misc Control menu contains several features that are enabled when an X is in the
WN-5230-S VideoWall User’s Guide Buzzer Enable - When this feature is enabled, a buzzer will sound whenever the display detects a valid command from the remote. If disabled, commands are received silently. Flip Horz – Reverses the image horizontally. Flip Vert – Reverses the image vertically. Auto Lamp On - When AC power is applied to the power module, the display will automatically turn on after the 30 second standby-delay time has elapsed (plus the Monitor ID delay time), if Auto Lamp On has an X.
Clarity Visual Systems Reset Lamp Hours After you change the lamp, use this menu to reset the lamp hour timer to zero. Lamp hours count up whenever the VideoWall is running (FAN and LAMP LEDs are on). 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.
WN-5230-S VideoWall User’s Guide 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 manufacturing.) Source Select Frequency Phase Input Level Position Zoom Wall Processor Color Balance Curtain Hours Save Config Recall Config Reset Config Misc Control About Clarity Visual Systems 9025 SW Hillman Court Suite 3122 Wilsonville, OR 97070 USA Tel(503) 570-0700 Web www.ClarityVisual.
Clarity Visual Systems Cleaning and Maintenance Once the WN-5230-S is set up and adjusted, periodic maintenance will consist of cleaning the display and replacing consumable parts such as the lamp and filter. Use the procedures in this section to remove and replace WN-5230-S modules as needed to maintain trouble-free operation.
WN-5230-S VideoWall User’s Guide panels or the front screen removed from the unit, except when required for servicing. Operating the display with access panels or the front screen removed can expose service or operating personnel to ultraviolet burns and high electrical voltages. Always wear ultravioletblocking eyewear with side guards when servicing the display. For Standard Screens, removing the screen provides service access to other replaceable modules from the front of the display.
Clarity Visual Systems 8. Detach the lamp cable Using your thumb and middle finger to unlock the lamp cable connector, use your index finger to pull the connector away from the lamp. The lamp cable will remain connected to the optical engine. 9. Remove the lamp 10. Install the new lamp and reassemble the display Push the lamp to the right (into the optical engine) while turning counterclockwise. The lamp will rotate about an eighth of a turn, and then it can be pulled to the left (out) and removed.
WN-5230-S VideoWall User’s Guide These 2 parts push against the mullion of the neighboring screen. This hooks under the bump in the mullion Figure 6 SRT-100, Screen Removal Tool Lamp Replacement, Rear Access, Any Screen Type 1. Turn off the power Switch off the WN-5230-S using the remote and allow the cooling cycle to complete (30 seconds) before switching off the AC power at the rear-panel switch. 2. Unplug power cord Remove the AC power cord from the display. 3.
Clarity Visual Systems 6. Remove the lamp Push the lamp to the left (into the optical engine) while turning counterclockwise. The lamp will rotate about an eighth of a turn before it can be pulled to the right and removed. 7. Install the new lamp and reassemble the display Reinsert a UHP 100W lamp in the same orientation. Push the lamp in (to the left) and rotate the lamp clockwise until it locks into place.
WN-5230-S VideoWall User’s Guide Air Filter Replacement, Rear Access 1. Turn off the power Switch off the WN-5230-S using the remote and allow the cooling cycle to complete (30 seconds) before switching off the AC power at the rear-panel switch. 2. Unplug power cord Remove the AC power cord from the display. 3. Remove the rear access cover Unfasten the 9 quarter-turn screws on the rear access cover and remove the cover. 4. Replace the air filter The air filter is on the left side of the display.
Clarity Visual Systems Troubleshooting This section provides tips and strategies for resolving problems or issues you may encounter, either during installation or in normal use of the WN-5230-S. Many problems can be rectified without the need for service by following the troubleshooting steps below. If you are unable to resolve the problem by following the suggestions listed under the Failure Symptoms column, you will need to contact your service provider.
WN-5230-S VideoWall User’s Guide Normal Power-Up Sequence 1. Attach acceptable AC power to the display 2.
Clarity Visual Systems 6. The electronics turn on the DLP engine and start sending data to it If there is video present on the selected source (see Source Select in menu), the video image will be displayed If there is no video present, the message “SOURCE ABSENT” will be displayed.
WN-5230-S VideoWall User’s Guide Much of the preliminary diagnostics can be done by observing the 3 LEDs on the rear connector panel. Table 2 shows the LED combinations for the most likely failure modes if the WN-5230-S is not operating correctly. Standby LED Fan LED Lamp LED Indication Flashing slowly Off Off Normal operation after AC power is initially applied Flashing slowly On Off Normal operation or Interlocks open.
Clarity Visual Systems Image Problems Follow these steps in order. Check Symptom Image is dim the operation of the display after each step. 1. 2. 3. Color problem • • Screen is all black or all white Image has an abnormally strong hue of a single color 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Displayed image is too small or too large 1. 4. 5. 6. 1. 2. 3. 4. Adjust image position using the Position function in the menu. Adjust lens screws LS1 and LS2 using internal cyan test pattern.
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Clarity Visual Systems Technical Support Many of the technicians who install Clarity displays have been factory trained by Clarity to diagnose and repair the display. If technical support is required, call the installer first. In addition to their understanding of Clarity’s products, they have specific knowledge of the installation and may be best able to provide assistance in determining the cause of the problem and resolving it.
WN-5230-S VideoWall User’s Guide Technical Support Request Company: Date: Reseller/Installer: Unit Serial Number: Contact Name: Phone or E-mail: Description of the Failure: Did the failure occur during start-up or was the display in operation when the failure occurred? Lamp Hours of the display (if accessible): System Hours of the display (if accessible): Ambient air temperature: Temperature at the intake air filter: Describe the installation and how the displays are mounted.
Clarity Visual Systems Connector Pinouts RGBS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
WN-5230-S VideoWall User’s Guide MAC 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Ground Red Video Horizontal Sync Ground Green Video Ground No Connect No Connect 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Blue Video No Connect Ground Vertical Sync Ground Ground No Connect PC & LOOP-THRU 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Red Video Green Video Blue Video No Connect No Connect Ground Ground Ground 9. No Connect 10. Ground 11. No Connect 12. No Connect 13. Horizontal Sync 14. Vertical Sync 15.
Clarity Visual Systems RS-232 IN 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. No Connect Transmit Data (TXD) Receive Data (RXD) Connected to pins 6 and 8 in the display Ground Connected to pins 4 and 8 in the display No Connect Connected to pins 4 and 6 in the display No Connect 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
WN-5230-S VideoWall User’s Guide S-VIDEO 1. 2. 3. 4.
Clarity Visual Systems Interface and Controls Rear Panel Indicators, Connectors and Controls The rear panel of the WN-5230-S VideoWall display is depicted below. The S-Video and Composite Video inputs are part of the VIM-300 option. If your units do not have this option, these connector ports will be empty. Rear Panel Indicators Indicator STBY Description The green STBY light emitting diode (LED) is on steady when unit is in Standby mode and main electrical power is switched on.
WN-5230-S VideoWall User’s Guide SOURCE On = valid source detected on the selected input. If this is off, either the wrong source is selected, or the source has no signal in it. GLOBAL This LED glows whenever data activity is detected at the RS-232 connector. It does not matter whether the packet was addressed to this unit on not, or even whether this is a command formatted for Clarity display use. It tells you there is a good connection to the controlling computer.
Clarity Visual Systems Rear Panel Connectors Connector 86 September 1999 Description MAC Macintosh II data signal input, 800x600 or 640x480 pixels. 15-pin D-Sub, female. PC IBM-compatible SVGA or VGA signal input, 800x600 or 640x480 pixels. 15-pin high-density D-Sub, female. LOOP THRU The selected input is output to this 15-pin high-density D-Sub, female connector (but see exception below). The format of the Loop-thru data is same as the source data.
WN-5230-S VideoWall User’s Guide Rear Panel Controls Control MONITOR ID Description 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. GROUP - ID numbers are 0 – 9 and A – F for a total of 16 different settings. Each number is equal to that number times 16. A setting of 3 is equal to 48. UNIT - ID numbers are 0 – 9 and A – F for a total of 16 different settings.
Clarity Visual Systems Remote Button 88 Description On Switches the display on when the Standby LED is on steady. Off Switches the display off. The display will enter a 30 second standbydelay mode, after which the display can be turned back on. Source Displays the Source Select menu, from which the type of input source, SVGA, MAC or RGBS is selected. Also available from Menu list. Curtain Displays a black screen instead of the source video. Also available from Menu list.
WN-5230-S VideoWall User’s Guide On-Screen Menus and Messages Source Select Frequency Phase Input Level Position Zoom Wall Processor Color Balance Curtain Hours Save Config Recall Config Reset Config Misc Control About Menu Selection The main menu can be accessed by pressing the MENU button. Each sub-menu can be selected by scrolling to it with the Up/Down arrow keys and pressing the ENTER button.
Clarity Visual Systems Menu Selection Description WN-5230-S may be power cycled without loosing the settings. Recall Config Recalls previous user-saved configuration settings. Reset Config Resets all of the display’s settings to the factory defaults. Menu Selection Misc Control About Description Sharpness: When unchecked, a low pass filter is present in the signal path. When checked, the low pass filter is bypassed. Buzzer Enable: Turns on or off the function-indicator buzzer.
WN-5230-S VideoWall User’s Guide Menus Notes for menu descriptions: * This command is also available from a special button on the remote control. † In the Color Balance menu, the up-down arrows move the highlight through the two columns. The left-right arrows change the highlighted value. ‡ This command is available only from a special button on the remote control. § The numbers in this menu are for reference only; they are not measurements.
Clarity Visual Systems Frequency Select 000 Adjust frequency; number shown does not directly correlate to freq. § Phase Select 000 Adjust phase; number shown does not directly correlate to phase.
WN-5230-S VideoWall User’s Guide Color Balance Wht Red 031 Green 031 Blue 031 † * Gry 007 007 007 Curtain Select [ ] Curtain On Lamp Hours: xxxx:xx System Hours: xxxx:xx Reset Lamp hours [ ] Yes [ ] No Was Lamp Changed? [ ] Yes [ ] No ID ‡ Group Unit 0 2 Misc Control [ ] Sharpness [ ] Buzzer Enable [ ] Flip Horz [ ] Flip Vert [ ] Auto Lamp On [ ] Test Patterns Test Patterns [ ] Off [ ] White [ ] Black [ ] 50% Gray [ ] Red [ ] Green [ ] Blue [ ] Red Geometry [ ] Cyan Geometry [ ] Black Geometry [ ] G
Clarity Visual Systems Wall Processor Wall Size: Horizontal: xxx Vertical: xxx Current Unit: xx Misc: [ ] Calc Wall Pos [ ] Wall Mode Save Config # $ [source] # $ [mode] 94 September 1999 Enter number of units in video wall horizontally Enter number of unit is video wall vertically Number of current unit, taken from Group and Unit knobs Select and press Enter to automatically calculate wall position of this unit and turn on Wall Mode Select and press Enter to turn Wall Mode on and off.
WN-5230-S VideoWall User’s Guide Recall Config # $ [source] # $ [mode] Left-right arrows select source to recall: All PC MAC 9-pin (RGBS) BNC (RGBS) C-video S-video Left-right arrows select mode to recall: Source Mode All All [modes are recalled for all sources] PC All [PC modes are recalled] 640x480 800x600 MAC All [MAC modes are recalled] 640x480 800x600 832x624 RGBS 9-pin All [RGBS 9-pin modes are recalled] 640x480 800x600 525/60Hz 625/50Hz RGBS BNC All [RGBS BNC modes are recalled] 640x480 800x600 52
Clarity Visual Systems Reset Config # $ [source] # $ [mode] 96 September 1999 Left-right arrows select source to reset: All PC MAC 9-pin (RGBS) BNC (RGBS) C-video S-video Left-right arrows select mode to reset: Source Mode All All [modes are reset for all sources] PC All [PC modes are reset] 640x480 800x600 MAC All [MAC modes are reset] 640x480 800x600 832x624 RGBS 9-pin All [RGBS 9-pin modes are reset] 640x480 800x600 525/60Hz 625/50Hz RGBS BNC All [RGBS BNC modes are reset] 640x480 800x600 525/60Hz 6
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Clarity Visual Systems RS-232 Control Transmission Speed 19200 BAUD Transmission Data Data Length: 8, Stop Bit: 1, Parity Bit: None No standard hardware or software pacing is used such as DTR/RTS or XON/XOFF. Commands should be paced using the ACK, NAK, UNK, or ERR responses from the display. Standard RS-232 levels, +/- 12V, are used. Some laptop PC’s use ground and +5V and are not always successful in communicating with the display.
WN-5230-S VideoWall User’s Guide IDT – IDT is a 2-byte ID character string. Monitor ID bytes are used to identify which display will receive the RS-232 command. This is a 2 byte address that is set by the Group and Unit Monitor ID knobs on the display’s connector panel. Each knob has 16 possible settings with the Group setting the high byte and the Unit setting the low byte.
Clarity Visual Systems ☺ 06 PON ❤ Note: For a data packet to be valid, it must start with STX and end with ETX, and the time from STX to ETX must be less than one second.
WN-5230-S VideoWall User’s Guide RS-232 Control Items Notes: * Indicates an ASCII character is returned from the cube in this location. $ Indicates 8-bit data is returned from the cube in this location # Indicates 8-bit data is transmitted to the cube in this location 1 ACK or NCK will be transmitted following the video cube receiving a non-global instruction. For commands which request data transmitted back the transmitted response will be the acknowledge.
Clarity Visual Systems Function RS-232 COMMANDS Inc Dec RS-232 DATA Get Recall All Settings Recall VGA Settings Recall MAC Settings Recall RGBS 9-pin Settings Recall RGBS BNC Settings Recall Composite Video Settings Recall S-video Settings Comments Set RCA RC1 RC2 RC3 RC4 RC5 RC6 Reset All Settings Reset VGA Settings Reset MAC Settings Reset RGBS 9-pin Settings Reset RGBS BNC Settings Reset Composite Video Settings Reset S-video Settings Input Level / Offset Controls Display Input Level White Menu
WN-5230-S VideoWall User’s Guide Function RS-232 COMMANDS Inc Dec Auto re-strike Controls System status request RS-232 DATA Get S0$ Enable / Disable Auto re-strike LF1 Test Signal Controls Test Signal Disable (Pass Video) TSD Test Signal - White Field Test Signal - Black Field Test Signal - 50% Gray Field Test Signal - Red Field Test Signal - Green Field Test Signal - Blue Field Test Signal - Geometry red Test Signal - Geometry cyan Test Signal - Geometry black Test Signal - Gray ramp WHT BLK GR
Clarity Visual Systems Function Parameter error 104 September 1999 RS-232 COMMANDS Inc ERR Dec RS-232 DATA Get Set Comments Parameter error.
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Clarity Visual Systems Specifications Optical Specification Units Viewable screen size Inches Maximum Minimum Typical Diagonal 51.68 Width 41.36 Height 30.
WN-5230-S VideoWall User’s Guide White color matching Primary color matching R, G, or B Luminance matching CIE xy Relative to any other x ± 0.005 y ± 0.005 CIE xy Relative to any other x ± 0.005 y ± 0.005 Percent 10 WN-5230-S Relative to any other WN-5230-S after calibration Gamma (user selectable) Resolution WN-5230-S 1.8-2.5 Color Pixels Horizontal 800 Vertical 600 Color 16 million Bright dots 0 Green/red/blue dots appear bright in a dark field.
Clarity Visual Systems Environmental Specification Units Maximum Minimum Temperature (operating) Deg. C 35 0 Deg. C 60 -10 G’s 10 Non operating Shock Typical Notes All performance specifications are maintained within this temperature range Shipping ASTM Qualified Altitude Feet 10,000 Humidity % R.H. 80 20 Units Maximum Minimum 2x 0.
WN-5230-S VideoWall User’s Guide Electrical Specification Units Maximum Minimum Typical Notes Video input amplitude Separate RGB analog V p-p 1.4 0.35 0.7 75Ω termination Composite sync 5.0 0.3 75Ω termination Input connectors BNC (row of 4 connectors) 38/15.75 kHz video input, RGBS 9-pin D-Sub (female) 38/15.
Clarity Visual Systems Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer’s Name: Clarity Visual Systems Manufacturer’s Address: 9025 SW Hillman Court, Suite 3122 Wilsonville, Oregon 97070 declares that the product Model Number: Product Options: WN-5230-S (DLP projector) All conforms to the following Product Specifications: Safety: EN 60950 — Safety of IT Equipment EMC: EN 55022 — Emissions from IT Equipment EN 55082-1 — General Immunity Standard, including: IEC 801-2 ESD IEC 801-3 Radiat
WN-5230-S VideoWall User’s Guide FCC Regulations This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in an installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Clarity Visual Systems Index 1 D 15.75K Video ........................................................... 58 diagonals, measuring ...............................................27 3 E 31.5K Video....................................................... 58, 87 Electrical Specifications .........................................110 Enter Button.............................................................89 Environmental Lighting.............................................
WN-5230-S VideoWall User’s Guide local......................................................................... 86 Loop Thru ................................................................ 87 of source video.................................................... 58 loop-thru connector.................................................. 82 M MAC Connector ....................................................... 82 MAC II ..................................................................... 87 main menu..........
Clarity Visual Systems V VGA........................................................... 14, 87, 110 Video Controls menu ............................................... 93 Video Input Module.................................................... 2 Video Wall Clearance .............................................. 14 Voltage .................................................................... 12 Voltage Range......................................................... 12 W Wall Mode ..............................
