1. CLARITY MATRIX LCD VIDEO WALL SYSTEM

2. EasyAxis™ Mounting System
Smart service mode Minimum space required above wall  lift up and out to lock panel into service mode
Each LCD panel is self-supported… 1/3 millimeter gap between modules  lower panels not damaged by weight of above units

3. Optional VESA mount hole pattern
Clarity Matrix G2
Benefits of Integrated Mounting System
Total depth: 9 cm (ADA compliant)
Open frame for improved cooling – no fans
6-axis adjustment cams for quick and perfect panels alignment
Easy front access: all adjustments done from the top
Built-in service mode
Horizontal and vertical spacers for perfect panels positioning
Service Mode “kickstand”
Optional VESA mount hole pattern

4. 6-axis adjustments 3mm Allen screwdriver (standard accessory)
Z-axis adjustment cams access from top
X-axis adjustment cam (horizontal position)
access from top
Y-axis adjustment screws (vertical position / rotation)
access from top

5. Simple Interface Board Replacement

6. Landscape or portrait version
With landscape mounts
With portrait mounts

7. Other installation options
Column stand – up to three modules high.
Custom spacing brackets available for curved wall

8. Matrix LCD Module Position Sensors
IR emitter-receivers allow each panel to auto-discover its location in the wall  Automates Big Picture image scaling across the whole wall

9. Matrix Big-Picture™ Any Big-Picture™ configuration is available
"Quick-configuration" lets you access
Big-Picture™ of any input across the whole wall (Quad Controllers must be inter-connected by DisplayPort loop-through)
One input of each Quad controller displayed across the corresponding 2x2
Big-Picture™ can be manually set on any part of the wall

10. Routing Example: 1 source per LCD panelB
Source 1
Source 2
Source 3
Source 4
Source 5
Source 6
Source 7
Source 8
Source 9
Source 10
Source 11
Source 12
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
HDMI 3
HDMI 4
Source 13
Source 14
Source 15
Source 16
QC Inputs A
2x Cat 6 x 4
HDMI x 4 B
DVI loop
2x Cat 6 x 4
HDMI x 4 C
DVI loop
2x Cat 6 x 4
HDMI x 4 D
DVI loop
HDMI x 4
Cat 6 x 4
DP loop 10

11. A C D B Routing Example 2: one source big-pictured per QC A B C D
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
HDMI 3
HDMI 4
Source 13
Source 14
Source 15
Source 16
QC Inputs A
2x Cat 6 x 4
HDMI x 4 B
DVI loop
2x Cat 6 x 4
HDMI x 4 C
DVI loop
2x Cat 6 x 4
HDMI x 4 D
DVI loop
HDMI x 4
Cat 6 x 4
DP loop 11

12. A C D B Routing Example 3: one source big-pictured across wall A B C D
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
HDMI 3
HDMI 4
Source 13
Source 14
Source 15
Source 16
QC Inputs A
2x Cat 6 x 4
HDMI x 4 B
DVI loop
2x Cat 6 x 4
HDMI x 4 C
DVI loop
2x Cat 6 x 4
HDMI x 4 D
DVI loop
HDMI x 4
Cat 6 x 4
DP loop 12

13. A C D B Routing Example 4: manual settings in corners A B C D
Source 1
Source 2
Source 3
Source 4
Source 5
Source 6
Source 7
Source 8
Source 9
Source 10
Source 11
Source 12
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
HDMI 3
HDMI 4
Source 13
Source 14
Source 15
Source 16
QC Inputs A
2x Cat 6 x 4
HDMI x 4 B
DVI loop
2x Cat 6 x 4
HDMI x 4 C
DVI loop
2x Cat 6 x 4
HDMI x 4 D
DVI loop
HDMI x 4
Cat 6 x 4
DP loop 13

14. A C D B Routing Example 5: manual settings in center of wall A B C D
Source 1
Source 2
Source 3
Source 4
Source 5
Source 6
Source 7
Source 8
Source 9
Source 10
Source 11
Source 12
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
HDMI 3
HDMI 4
Source 13
Source 14
Source 15
Source 16
QC Inputs A
2x Cat 6 x 4
HDMI x 4 B
DVI loop
2x Cat 6 x 4
HDMI x 4 C
DVI loop
2x Cat 6 x 4
HDMI x 4 D
DVI loop
HDMI x 4
Cat 6 x 4
DP loop 14

15. A C D B Routing Example 6: custom big-picture in center A B C D
Source 1
Source 2
Source 3
Source 4
Source 5
Source 6
Source 7
Source 8
Source 9
Source 10
Source 11
Source 12
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
HDMI 3
HDMI 4
Source 13
Source 14
Source 15
Source 16
QC Inputs A
2x Cat 6 x 4
HDMI x 4 B
DVI loop
2x Cat 6 x 4
HDMI x 4 C
DVI loop
2x Cat 6 x 4
HDMI x 4 D
DVI loop
HDMI x 4
Cat 6 x 4
DP loop 15

16. Using a matrix switcher – example 3 x 4 with 12 Sources
Any source can be displayed on ANY panel in the wall
Source 1
Source 5
Source 9
Source 2
Source 6
Source 10
Source 3
Source 7
Source 11
Source 4
Source 8
Source 12
8 x Cat 6
HDMI x 4
Matrix Switcher
DVI Loop
8 x Cat 6
HDMI x 4
DVI Loop
HDMI x 4
8 x Cat 6 16

17. Using a matrix switcher – 12 Sources with Big Picture
Any source can be scaled up across any part of the wall
Source 1
Source 5
Source 9
Source 2
Source 6
Source 10
Source 3
Source 7
Source 11
Source 4
Source 8
Source 12
8 x Cat 6
HDMI x 4
Matrix Switcher
DVI Loop
8 x Cat 6
HDMI x 4
DVI Loop
HDMI x 4
8 x Cat 6 17

18. Matrix Frame Compensation
ensures a natural look of diagonal lines in the image
even though the Matrix bezel is very small, oblique lines stretching across the mullion don’t line up
by dropping about 10 pixels, frame compensation gives the illusion that this part of the image is “behind” the mullion – as though you were looking through a window with panes of glass
without frame compensation
with frame compensation

19. CLARITY MATRIX VIDEO WALL
Installation and setup

20. Package contents / 1 1. LCD panels boxes 2. Electronics boxes
LCD modules (1 or 2 per box)
LCD mount (1 or 2 per box)
2. Electronics boxes
Quad Controllers (1/2/3 per box)
Power Supply Modules (1/2/3 per box)
QC power cables
PS monitoring cables
RS485 interconnection cables

21. Package contents / 2 3. Accessories box Horizontal spacing brackets
Vertical spacing brackets
AC power cord (3 meters)
Cat 6 cables
Power cables
Cable labels
IR receiver + extension cable
Allen screwdriver
“Address adjustment tool”
Remote control
Fabric gloves

22. Optional accessories Stud adapter brackets Floor stands
Curved brackets
Edge cosmetic trims
Matrix color balance tool

23. Necessary tools / hardware
Level / laser level + tape measure
Plumb bob / String
Ladder
Drill / Power driver + 3mm Allen tips
Center punch
Stud finder
Mallet
Locking-pliers (Vise-Grip)

24. Mounting hardware 6mm screws + washers / anchors Wood shims
type depends on wall material
Wood shims
for use with uneven walls
Zip ties / cable clamps
for cables attachment

25. On wall mounting
Ensure wall is flat and even (Note: maximum Z-axis adjustment range on Matrix mount is 3mm)
use a piece of string, a plumb bob and/or a laser level
minor unevenness may be compensated for using shims
shims need to be positioned near attaching screws
if wall is not flat enough, the system should be mounted on a plywood board (~ 20mm thickness)
in all cases, mounting on plywood will facilitate precise drilling of attachment holes
Use screws/anchors according to wall type
You need 6mm screws
standard plastic anchors for concrete
wood screws if using plywood
use optional stud adapter brackets for drywall mount
use stud finder to locate studs
attach brackets to studs using lag screws

26. Step-by-step on wall mounting
Refer to Matrix Installation Guide for dimensions

27. Step-by-step on wall mounting
Define position of Matrix wall
Start with bottom row/center of wall
Attach other mounts to complete bottom row

28. Step-by-step on wall mounting
1. loosely attach bottom-center mount
level string / laser beam

29. Step-by-step on wall mounting
2. tighten screws – ensuring mount is level
level string

30. Step-by-step on wall mounting
2. tighten screws – ensuring mount is level

31. Step-by-step on wall mounting
3. attach horizontal spacing brackets

32. Step-by-step on wall mounting
4. attach neighboring mount

33. Step-by-step on wall mounting
5. complete bottom row ensuring all mounts are level

34. Step-by-step on wall mounting
6. attach vertical spacing brackets
 for on wall mounting, only the two front screws need to be used
TIP: locking pliers may be used to slightly squeeze U-shaped vertical brackets for easy insertion/removal

35. Step-by-step on wall mounting
7. build next rows up ensuring each one is plumb and square

36. Step-by-step on wall mounting

37. Step-by-step on wall mounting – summary
Define position of Matrix wall
remember that a minimum of 5 cm clearance is required above wall for service and air flow. A 15 cm space or more will allow easier installation, tool access and air cooling.
Start with bottom row/center of wall
use a laser level or stretched string to level bottom row
mark position of holes on wall for first mount
refer to dimensions in Installation Guide
drill holes and attach center mount
loosely attach mount
if wall is not perfectly flat, use shims to avoid bending when tightening screws
tighten screws to level mount at final position
Attach other mounts to complete bottom row
horizontal brackets ensure exact distance between mounts

38. Step-by-step on wall mounting – continued
Run cables
use notches in horizontal brackets to position cables
attach cables with zip ties/cable clamps
use threaded holes on brackets to attach cable clamps
let a few inches cable length stick out for connection to panel
run cables through mounts’ holes
use write-on labels to mark cables

39. Routing Matrix cables example (1st gen. Matrix)

40. Routing Matrix cables – Best Practice
Amount of cable needed for service mode… put no more or no less!

41. Routing Matrix cables – Best Practice
Check position of interface board for best cable length/position
CAUTION! As interface board H & V position depends on Matrix version, cable slack for service loop needs to be adjusted accordingly.
MATRIX LX/MX46HDS
Interface board offset to the left & top
MATRIX LX55HDS/MX55HDU
Interface board offset to the left,
& to the top
MATRIX MX55HDS
Interface board centered horizontally,
& offset to the top

42. Panels installation how-to
Lift-up and set in service mode
2 persons needed: each holding panel with one hand at the top – grabbing top handle – second hand supporting bottom of panel. Use gloves.
lift up then let the two side pins rest down the notches at the top.
tilt kick stand so to support panel in slanted position (service mode)
Once cables are connected, slide panel to final position
lift up 1 cm so that bracket comes off service mode notch
let panel go all the way down
make sure it stays parallel to the left/right neighboring modules as you go down
- During LCD modules installation, beware of belts buckles or other metal objects that could scratch screen surface !

43. LCD modules set up and adjustments
Check all adjustment cams/screws of LCD modules are in median position prior to installation
Install first panel of bottom row
you may start either from the left, right, or center of the row
level panel using Y-axis set screws and a good spirit/digital level
Install next unit going left or right
adjust set screws to level the 2nd panel with the 1st one
adjust X-axis cam to leave a 0.3 mm gap between modules
Slide a business card between the panels to achieve correct gap
adjust Z-axis cams to ensure all modules are flush
Note: put each panel in service mode first
 connect cables  then install panel in final position

44. Step by step LCD modules installation - continued
Complete bottom row
Install panels on the next row up
using Y-axis set screws, adjust horizontal gap between modules
use a business card as a gauge
fine-tune X and Z-axis adjustments to align with panel underneath
Continue with following rows
Note: LCD modules’ edges are delicate
 when installing a panel, make sure you don’t drop it on top of the one below - two people are required to install panels, letting them go down smoothly
 make sure you leave modules in their boxes until all mounts are installed
 when putting a module on the floor, let it rest on the side with the THINNEST bezel
 never hold a panel from the sides, as pinching the bezel could fatally damage the thin wires that drive the LCD lines/columns

45. Matrix wall set up recommendation
LCDs’ life time is affected by heat.
ENSURE ADEQUATE COOLING OF VIDEO WALL
 Panels should be operated below maximum rated temperature. Do not use at full brightness if
ambient temperature neighbors maximum rating.
 if wall is set up in a confined location (e.g. recessed wall with framing all around), make sure that proper ventilation brings cool air to the back of the panels. Space should be left above the wall to allow air flow freely.
 for high walls – more than two rows – the heat from the bottom modules will increase temperature of panels above. Additional ventilation system is strongly recommended.
Matrix wall set up recommendation
Gloves should be used to
avoid finger prints on LCD
make sure you do not get cut by sharp edge of bezel (at the rear)

46. LCD modules handling: CAUTION!
Gloves should be used to
avoid finger prints on LCD
make sure you do not get cut by sharp edge of bezel (at the rear)
Do not bear panel’s weight on the "thick" bezel side (left & top), as pinching could damage LCD wires
Do not squeeze front of LCD
Always use top handles to lift panel
Use gloves

47. Connect all electronics
Connect IR remote control sensor to A1 LCD module
use double-sided sticking tape to affix sensor
locate IR receiver preferably near A1 panel, as global settings menus will display on the unit which is connected to the “Master” controller.
Connect all cables from LCD modules to Quad controllers
each Cat6 cable can be connected to any output of the designated Quad controller, as Auto-Discovery will identify LCD modules location
the “OUT” LEDs on the front of a Quad Controller are lit when LCD modules are connected (green if video signal/red if no video)
Connect power cables
Connect the 1st panel(s) of each daisy chain to PS module(s) (3 prong connector - 2 prong connector cable)
Daisy chain the specified number of LCD modules (2 prong-2prong cables)
Make all other connections to Quad Controller modules
daisy-chain RS485 of all QCs to Master QC
connect PS cable & PS monitoring cable between QC and PS modules

48. CLARITY MATRIX VIDEO WALL
Settings & operation

49. Address selection on the Quad Controllers
Each Quad Controller must be identified by a letter – ranging from A to P
Turn on each Quad Controller, then use the address adjustment tool (or a small screwdriver) to select its address: the corresponding LED will indicate selected letter
QC with address “A” is the “Master” - it will control all other QCs
Each processor within a QC module is identified by its letter + a digit (1 to 4)
example: Quad Controller “C” houses processors C1, C2, C3 and C4
number 1 processor is the primary processor (it controls signal routing, LED indicators, EDID information, temperature sensor for the QC it belongs to)  A1 processor is the “Master” of all other controllers
Each LCD module is assigned the address of the controller to which it is connected 49

50. Example of “slave” menu
Using IR remote control / OSD user interface
Once all cables are connected, turn on the wall pressing the “ON” key
(remember to aim remote at IR receiver)
Master OSD /slaves OSD
“Main” menu comes up on display A1 (“Master”)
other panels show only the OSD information relevant to them
Master/slaves IDs displayed
Example of “Master” menu – displayed on A1
Example of “slave” menu
Green rectangle indicates selected display
Red square indicates Master
Each module indicates which display is currently selected 50

51. Four different menu types, depending on action / display / context…
Four types of OSD menus
Four different menu types, depending on action / display / context…
Navigational Menus
Local Settings Menus
Status Menus
Appear only on A1
Used to get to other menus
Appear on all displays simultaneously
Show Information specific to that display
No user settings; information is read only
Global Settings Menus
Appear on any display; either one at a time, or all at once
Used for settings that apply to that display
User chooses a target display to take the focus
Appear only on A1
For settings that apply to the whole wall 51

52. Matrix specific remote controls
To move focus from one display to the next
To select ALL displays at once
To move highlight to top line of menu – when several displays are controlled simultaneously 52

53. Matrix wall initial set-up
Auto-discovery of LCD modules layout
Make sure no panel is in service mode
Launch Auto-discovery from Main Menu > Wall Configuration > Matrix Layout
use the Auto button to launch the process
whole process takes 5-10 seconds
Backlight intensity
Select overall brightness from 1 to 100 (Main Menu > Advanced Options > Backlight settings)
Layout menu after completion of Auto-discovery 53

54. Matrix wall color balance
Standard video wall color balance procedure
Determine dimmest LCD module: will be used as reference for rest of the wall. Then,
Change R, G, B gain values to match neighboring panels (brightness AND color)
Specific procedure for Matrix video wall  go to Main Menu > Advanced Options > Color Balance
Balance backlights prior to colors adjustments
Backlight adjustment available per LCD module, allowing to dim brightest modules and maintain full range (ie. 100 steps) on Red, Green & Blue gain adjustments.
Adjust R, G, B for WHITE color balance then…
Adjust R, G, B sliders for GRAY balance
alternatively…
Clarity Matrix Color Balance Tool allows for quick and precise balance
Use hand-held color meter for the 2 step automated procedure:
1. Backlights balancing
2. Color balancing 54

55. Standard display configurations
Three standard configurations can be accessed directly  Main Menu > Wall Configuration > Quick Configure Big Picture
No Big Picture : each source displayed on the corresponding LCD module
Big Picture™ of any input – from either QC – across whole wall
Either input of each QC big pictured across the displays driven by that Quad Controller 55

56. Custom configurations
Big Picture™ can be manually configured on any section of the wall
Big Picture setup must be done for each display in the BP array  go to Main Menu > Wall Configuration > Big Picture Setup
Enter Width and Height of array on which Big Picture is desired
Enter Column and Row number for each unit
Check Wall Mode box
Frame compensation is checked by default 56

57. Custom configurations
Source routing for each QC output can be manually set
Each module can display…
its corresponding input
another input connected to this QC (through the Internal Loop)
what is coming in via the DisplayPort input
that may be an input from another QC daisy chained through the External Loop
it can also be any high resolution source fed through the DP input (high pixel rate) 57

58. Custom configurations
Source routing is defined in Quad Module Route menu
go to Main Menu > Wall Configuration > Quad Module X Route
OSD Menu is made of 2 parts
upper part lets you select input for each display module
lower part is for more advanced users
you can select
to direct to each output either the input or one of the Loops
which input is selected for Internal and External Loop
 use either part according to your needs/preference. 58

59. Basic display settings
Aspect Ratio  go to Main Menu > Picture > Aspect ratio
default setting for SCALE MODE is FILL SCREEN
source will be scaled up/down to fill the whole display area
bring sources with same aspect ratio as display to avoid stretching image horizontally or vertically
example: use 16:9 source (e.g. 1080p) to display on a 2x2 Matrix wall
Sharpness  go to Main Menu > Picture > Aspect ratio
adds anti-aliasing filtering to avoid scaling artifacts
default/median value set to 7
maximum sharpness (15) = no filtering 59

60. Using Memory Slots
Memory slots let you save and recall any display configuration: what source(s) is/are displayed, where on the wall, how (what aspect ratio, zoom, sharpness, etc.)…
40 memory slots available through IR remote control
40 extra slots available through RS-232 control  80 slots in total
Each memory slots apply to whole Matrix wall
nevertheless, for each slot, setup parameters are stored for each processor
Saving a configuration:
Press SAVE button twice to get to Memory Slots list
Select desired slot and press ENTER
Select SAVE NOW in slot saving menu, and press ENTER
Recalling a configuration:
Press SAVE button once to get to Memory Slots list
In RECALL menu, press ENTER to recall configuration 60

61. Clarity Matrix Integrated Wallnet Option

62. What is the Wallnet web interface option?
Wallnet consists in optional embedded hardware + software It is used for wall control & monitoring:
Interface between customer LAN & Matrix Quad Controller’s RS-232
Standard web browser interface
Allows SNMP monitoring 62

63. SNMP Monitoring
“Simple Network Management Protocol” is a networking tool for network administrators
Basic status and configuration information can be obtained via SNMP service.
Our Planar Display MIB can be downloaded from the WallNet 2 web server:
Note: most Matrix wall installation will not require SNMP monitoring. 63

64. Wallnet Home Page 64

65. Monitoring function 65

66. Control: On/Off scheduler66

67. Control: remote control67

68. Control: 10 programmable Command buttons68

69. Control: 10 programmable Command buttons69

70. Wallnet setup: RS232 parameters
Declare Matrix displays IDs For instance, on a 3x2 wall: A1,A2,A3,A4,B1,B2 70

71. Wallnet setup: network parameters
Select DHCP/static IP address (default fixed IP address: ) 71

72. Wallnet setup: Date & Time
Use NTP server preferably (no battery for saving time) 72

73. Wallnet setup: access control
Passwords can be set for different user profiles
SNMP & other network services may be enabled/disabled 73

74. Synchronizing settings
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