Datapath x Series Quick Start Manual

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1 x mains power cable 1 x USB 2.0 cable Type A to Type B HDMI Locks (Fx4-HDR x8, Fx4 - x2 with DisplayPort model, x6 with HDMI Model, Fx4- SDI - x1, Hx4 - x5) 2 x rack mount attachments 6 x rack mount screws Thank you for purchasing the Datapath x-Series multi-display controller. The aim of this document is to quickly guide you through the process of initial setup. For detailed information, the User Guide can be downloaded from www.datapath.co.uk. Fx4-HDR Fx4 2 x-Series Quick Start Guide

Datapath for further instructions. The x-Series multi-display controllers are not supplied with input and output cables. Please ensure you have the relevant cables to hand to complete your project. The latest version of the Wall Designer software for Mac OS and Windows is available to download from our website www.datapath.co.uk. Fx4 SDI Hx4 3 x-Series Quick Start Guide

Connect your input source to the input connector on the rear of the controller. The input connectors are clearly marked on the rear panel of your controller. Ensure cables are inserted correctly. It is recommended that locking cable connectors are used where possible. STEP 2 CONNECT OUTPUTS Connect your display cables to the display output connectors on the rear of your multi-display controllers. The output connectors are clearly marked on the rear panel of your controller. You can connect up to four displays to a single controller. Some models also have a DisplayPort Out Loop. This is used when connecting multiple controllers. Ensure cables are inserted securely it is recommended that locking cable connectors are used where possible. Multi-display Controller HDMI Inputs SDI Inputs DisplayPort Inputs Fx4-HDR 3 - - Fx4 2 - 1 Fx4-SDI 1 1 1 Hx4 1 - - 4 x-Series Quick Start Guide

When the power is switched on the multi-display controller will boot and the LEDs on the front panel will flash for up to 15 seconds. Should the LED’s continue to flash see the troubleshooting section at the end of this guide. STEP 4 CONNECTING TO A PC To successfully configure your multi-display controller, firstly install the Wall Designer application on your PC by downloading the latest version from the Datapath website www.datapath.co.uk. When the controller has booted, connect it to your PC using the USB cable provided. The controller is a plug and play device. Wall Designer will detect it when the layouts are configured. The multi-display controller can also be configured via a Network, (see Step 5). USB 100-240V 1AMAX 50\60Hz 1A FUSE MODEL 175 MADE IN ENGLAND USB 100-240V 1AMAX 50\60Hz 1A FUSE MODEL 175 MADE IN ENGLAND LAN USB 100-240V 1AMAX 50\60Hz 1A FUSE MODEL 175 MADE IN ENGLAND 4 LAN USB 100-240V 1AMAX 50\60Hz 1A FUSE MODEL 175 MADE IN ENGLAND 4 USP Port Connect Mains Cable Switch on 5 x-Series Quick Start Guide

Datapath multi-display controllers have either single or dual Ethernet ports to allow users to add the controller to their network. Controllers with dual Ethernet ports only require one multi-display controller in any chain to be connected to a network. Ethernet loop-through is supported on the second LAN port meaning multiple devices can be connected. Connect the controller to a network using a LAN connector then open Wall Designer and create your display layout, (see Step 6). OUTPUTS LAN USB 100-240V 1AMAX 50\60Hz 1A FUSE MODEL 216 MADE IN ENGLAND 3 4 OUTPUTS LAN USB 100-240V 1AMAX 50\60Hz 1A FUSE MODEL 175 MADE IN ENGLAND 3 4 OUTPUTS LAN USB 100-240V 1AMAX 50\60Hz 1A FUSE MODEL 216 MADE IN ENGLAND 3 4 OUTPUTS LAN USB 100-240V 1AMAX 50\60Hz 1A FUSE MODEL 175 MADE IN ENGLAND 3 4 Single Ethernet Ports Dual Ethernet Ports 6 x-Series Quick Start Guide all-guides com

Start | All Programs | Wall Designer | When Wall Designer is opened, the following dialogue is displayed: 1 2 3 4 It is highly recommended that when using Wall Designer for the first time, all users take the Quick Start Tour. 1 Operation Modes: Select outputs, inputs, configure devices and check the status of your multi-display controller. 2 Quick Tour Dialogue. 3 Virtual Canvas. 4 Toolbar. 7 x-Series Quick Start Guide

Click on the Monitors tab: 5 6 7 8 5 Select your output manufacturer from the drop-down Output Selection list on the left. Then select the model. 6 Choose the number of outputs by highlighting cells in the Add Outputs grid. 7 Select a Background Image to enhance the Virtual Canvas. 8 Click Add Outputs and the selected outputs will populate the Virtual Canvas. Open the Inputs tab. 8 x-Series Quick Start Guide

Click on the Inputs tabs: 9 10 11 9 Use the dropdown Inputs list to set up the input sources that are to be displayed on your monitors. 10 Click on the Create button. 11 Use the drop-down list to select a Sample Source. This will offer a preview of what the display wall will look like on the Virtual Canvas. 9 x-Series Quick Start Guide

Click on the Devices tab: 12 14 13 12 Click on your model of multi-display controller to Auto-configure the device. This will indicate how the displays are connected to the controller. 13 Right click of the virtual device and associate it with the physical device connected to your PC or on the network. This will populate the Device Properties. The Device Properties can be edited. 14 Click on Apply Settings to complete the configuration. 10 x-Series Quick Start Guide

The Status Panel gives a summary of each associated device. 15 List of x-Series multi-display devices connected to your computer or LAN. Click on a device to display its status information. 16 The status information panel displays a summary of the selected device. This includes details of the Flash and Firmware versions, IP Address, serial number and the average running temperature of the controller. Scroll down to view the status of each output. 11 x-Series Quick Start Guide all-guides com

Where more than four outputs are required, the Auto Configure function in the Devices tab (12) will determine the most logical way to connect all devices. DisplayPort Out Loop DisplayPort In STEP 10 RACK MOUNTING (OPTIONAL) Remove the stud screws on the side of your controller. Secure the rack mounts using the screws provided. 12 x-Series Quick Start Guide

Your multi-display controller has a control panel that can be accessed via an IP connection, simply type in the IP address of the controller into an Internet browser and a control panel is displayed. The control panel allows you to change properties and settings, manually define cropping regions or open the Wall Designer application. TROUBLESHOOTING Display Screens Turns Red If all the display screens turn red, this indicates that there is an issue with HDCP compliance. Check both the input source and the monitors are HDCP compliant. Front Panel LED Lights Flashing Continuously On start-up all three lights will flash. After a few seconds the flashing should stop and the power light stays on permanently. If the light continues to flash this indicates that the multi-display controller requires upgrading. See the User Guide for details on how to upgrade your controller. This can be found on the Datapath website www.datapath.co.uk. 13 x-Series Quick Start Guide

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essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directives 2014/30/EU, 2014/35/EU and 2011/65/EU. A copy of our Declaration of conformity is available on request. Datapath Limited Bemrose House Bemrose Park Wayzgoose Drive Derby, DE21 6XQ UK A full list of product compliance certifications can be found in the product User Guide. CERTIFICATION This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 15 x-Series Quick Start Guide

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