W-2×2-H APANTAC Mt Hood FHD Video Wall Controller User Manual
- June 9, 2024
- APANTAC
Table of Contents
W-2×2-H Mt Hood
FHD Video Wall Controller
User Manual
Updated: January 2023 
Features:
- 2×2 video wall processor
- 2×2, 1×4, and 4×1 Video Wall modes
- Optional HDMI splitter mode
- Supports up to 1080P and 1920×1200 input
- Supports up to four 1080P/1920×1200 outputs
- Bezel compensation
- Crop and Position
- On-screen Graphical User Interface
- Remote
Contents:
- Main Unit
- Mounting Plate—Magnetically held
- 5-Volt, 4-Amp power supply
- Remote control
Front Panel:
VDO/PWR
Red LED: power indicator
Green LED: active video signal indicator
OUT 1 through OUT 4
HDMI video output ports. To be connected to displays/monitors.
IR
Infrared sensor for the Remote control. If the unit is mounted in a location
where this sensor is not visible to the remote, an optional external IR sensor
can be used.
Back Panel:
5V DC
Power adapter connection. Use only 5-volt DC (direct current) power.
IR EXT
Connection for optional external Infrared sensor for use with the Remote
control.
Reset
Factory reset button is located inside the small hole.
USB
Factory use only.
HDMI IN
HDMI video input port. Connect your video source (i.e.; computer, media-
player, etc).
VGA/YPbPr IN
Alternate videio input port. Accepts VGA or component video sources.
AA IN
Alternate Audio input. For use with Alternate video input sources not
containing embedded audio.
Basic Installation:
Mounting Plate:
A metal mounting plate with screw holes is held magnetically to the unit. The
unit can be separated from the plate by pulling firmly.
Control and Configuration:
Remote:
Only the buttons specifically mentioned below are used.
All other buttons on the remote perform no function on the W-2×2-H model.
Video Wall Modes:
The W-2×2-H model has three video wall modes. They can
be selected by the “2×2”, “1×4”, and “4×1” buttons of the
remote.
Mute:
Enables or Disable audio on outputs.
Status OSD:
The Status OSD is displayed in the upper-left of all output video displays.
It can be displayed by pressing the OK button (when not within the menu
system).
The Status OSD contains both the Video-Mode and the unit’s ID number on the
first line.
Video Wall Modes:
Splitter Mode:
The W-2×2-H model can function as a simple video signal splitter (distribution
amp). Press the “Spltter” button of the remote. All outputs will be identical
to the input video.
Video Wall Modes:
The W-2×2-H model has three video wall modes. They can be selected by the
“2×2”, “1×4”, and “4×1” buttons of the remote.
Note that the 1×4 and 4×1 modes will stretch the video source image and
correct aspect ratio will be lost. It is the customer’s responsibility to
provide content appropriate to be used in these modes. 
OSD Configuration Menu:
OSD Navigation with the Remote:
Press the OK button to display and enter the menu. Use the up/down arrow keys
to highlight a menu item. Press the OK button to select the menu item. Use the
left/right arrow keys to change values when editing an item. Press the Exit
button to return to the previous menu or to close the OSD menu.
Horizontal bezel:
Compensates for the display’s left and right bezel width by removing or hiding
that portion of the source video image.
Vertical bezel:
Compensates for the display’s top and bottom bezel width by removing or hiding
that portion of the source video image.
Crop (and Position):
The incoming video image can be cropped. Selecting only a portion of it to
display on the video wall.
The ‘Crop Level’ sets the size of the cropped portion.
It is set in steps (not infinitely adjustable).
Once a Crop-Level is set, the Crop Position can be adjusted using the arrow
keys to move crop selection within the original incoming video area.
OSD Configuration Menu: Output resolution:
The output resolution and refresh rate can be set to the following selections:
- 1920x1080p 60Hz
- 1920x1080i 60Hz (interlaced)
- 1920x1080p 30Hz
- 1280x720p 60Hz
- 1280x720p 30Hz
- Auto (adjusts to EDID of the monitor on output 1)
Remote controller:
In the event you have more than one W-2×2-H, this sets the ID number of the
unit.
Specifications:
| 1080p (1920×1080) | 60, 59.94, 50, 30, 29.97, 25, 24, 23.98 Hz |
|---|---|
| 1080i (interlaced) | Not supported |
| 720p | 50, 59.94, 60 Hz |
| 576p | 50 Hz |
| 576i (PAL) | Not supported |
| 480p | 59.94 Hz |
| 480i (NTSC) | Not supported |
1280×1024
1280×960
1360×768
1280×768
1024×768| 60 Hz
800×600
640×480| Not supported
Input| 1 x HDMI or 1 x VGA/YPbPr
---|---
Audio Input| 1 x 3.5mm phone jack
Outputs| 4 x HDMI
Output Resolutions| Auto, 1080p 60/30 Hz, 1080i 60Hz, 720p 60/30 Hz
Video Modes| 2×2 video wall
1×4 video wall
4×1 video wall
Splitter mode
Control| Infrared remote
IR| 1 x Receiver sensor, 1 x IR extender jack
Control Interface| OSD (On Screen Display) menu system
Weight| 470 g
Dimensions| 120 x 134 x 26 mm
Environment| Operating temperature: 0 ~ 40 C,
Storage temperature : -20 ~ 60 C
Humidity: 0 – 90% RH (non-condensing)
Power| 5-Volt, 4 Amp power adapter with locking DC plug
Power consumption| Approximately 10 watts
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