SEADA G44-DVI Video Wall Controller User Manual
- June 12, 2024
- SEADA
Table of Contents
SEADA G44-DVI Video Wall Controller
Product Information
Specifications
- Model: G44-DVI
- Inputs: 4 DVI-U Inputs
- Outputs: 4 DVI-U Outputs
- Connectivity: Ethernet control port, 2x Serial ports, 4 3.5mm captive screw connectors for audio
Product Usage Instructions
Verify Package Contents
Please ensure the package contains the following items:
- G44-DVI Controller x1
- Power Adapter x1
- Download card x1
- Serial Cable x1
- Network Cable x1
- Remote Control x1
Set up the G44 Controller
Power up the G44 controller and connect the inputs and outputs to the
appropriate devices.
Run the Software on Control PC
Execute the G44.exe software without installation. The software can be
found on the disk in the package or downloaded from the SEADA website.
Connect through Serial Port
Connect the device using a serial cable. Select the COM port from the
dropdown menu and ensure proper recognition.
Connect through Network
Change the control PC’s IP address to match the G44 controller’s default IP
(192.168.0.247) and connect via network cable.
- IP Address: 192.168.0.x (where x is between 2 and 254, excluding G44’s address)
- Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
- Default Gateway: 192.168.0.1
Matrix Switch Mode
Map inputs to outputs and verify on screens. Input routing can be changed
via software, front panel, or serial commands.
Presentation Mode
Route audio input to different outputs as needed, similar to Video Matrix
Routing.
Video Wall Mode
For detailed instructions on setting up video wall controllers, refer to the
G44 User Guide (SD-MA-027) included in the package CD.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Q: How do I change the input routing on the G44 controller?
A: Input routing can be changed through the software, front panel, or via serial commands as detailed in the manual. -
Q: What is the default IP address of the G44 controller?
A: The default IP address is 192.168.0.247. -
Q: How can I connect to the G44 controller via network?
A: Change your control PC’s IP address to match the G44 controller’s IP and connect using a network cable.
Note
- Do not fix the device to any surface which is a heat source to avoid over heating
- Do not cover the surface or ventilation grills of the device to avoid over heating
Verify the package contents
Please verify the package contents against the List Below:
- G44-DVI Controller x1
- Power Adapter x1
- Download card x1
- Serial Cable x1
- Network Cable x1
- Remote Control x1
Set up the G44
Power up the G44 controller and connect the input and outputs to correct devices.
Model: G44- DVI
| 1 – Display
2 – Input Buttons
3 – Output Buttons 4 – Function Buttons
| Back Panel includes 4 DVI-U Inputs and Outputs, Ethernet control port, 2x Serial ports and 4 3.5 mm captive screw connectors for audio inputs and outputs
Run the software on control PC
Users can run the G44.exe software directly without installation. Software
is on the disk in the package or you can download it from the SEADA website.
Connect through Serial Port
Connect the device with a serial cable. Select the COM port from the Port dropdown menu (there should only be one COM port if you have connected the device to the laptop). Press on the button to the right of “Status” it should switch to connected if the unit is recognized correctly.
Connect through Network
The default IP address for G44 controller is 192.168.0.247 Users need to change the IP address of the control PC to the same network segment as the G44.
- Change the ‘Obtain an IP address automatically’ to ‘Use the following IP address’ to set up a static IP address of TCP/IPv4 in Ethernet Properties
- IP address: any address between 192.168.0.2 and 192.168.0.254 except the address which has been taken by the G44
- Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0, Default Gateway: 192.168.0.1
- Once the control PC IP address having been set up, connect PC to either the RJ45 ports of G44 controllers via a network cable and then press the Connect button to connect the device.
Matrix Switch Mode
Ensure the inputs are mapped to an output and verify with your screens. Changing the input routing can be done through the software, through the front panel or through the serial commands detailed in the manual.
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Through the Software
Change the routing on the video routing matrix by arranging the inputs on the desired outputs. Alternatively, you can change the routing through the TV Wall tab – Right click on the screen you want to change the input of and navigate your mouse to Input Select. This will allow you to select one of the four inputs. -
Through the Hardware
If you want to change the video routing through the front panel:- Press the input button followed by the output you want it to be displayed on
- This should prompt a change in the front panel display – the input number over the output number should be underlined.
- Press Enter to complete the command.
- This should switch the input on the screen.
Mode
Presentation Mode
The presentation mode allows the user to route the audio input to a
different output and vice versa. This is achieved the same way as the Video
Matrix Routing. The blue area represents where the selected input/output.
Video Wall Mode
In the TV Wall tab – select the screens you wish to combine/merge and then
select screen stitching. This will combine the selected displays and output
only one input creating a video wall effect.
This quick start guide provides basic instructions for setting up SEADA G44 video wall controllers. For additional information about how to use the controllers, please refer to the G44 User Guide (SD-MA-027), which is available on the CD included in this package.