Datapath HX4, Fx4-SDI Quick Start Manual

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Multi Display Controller
QUICK START GUIDE
Thank you for purchasing the Datapath Hx4 multi display controller. The aim of this document is to quickly guide you through the process of initial setup. The User Guide can be downloaded from: www.datapath.co.uk
www.datapath.co.uk | sales@datapath.co.uk | +44 (0) 1332 294441
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STEP 1 CONTENTS
CONTENTS
The Hx4 Multi Display Controller
1 x Mains power cable
USB 2.0 cable Type A to Type B
Quick Start Guide
HDMI Locks x 5
2 x Rack mount attachments
6 x Rack mount screws
If any of the items are missing, please contact Datapath for further instructions.
The Hx4 is not supplied with input and output cables therefore 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.
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STEP 2 CONNECT THE INPUTS
MONITOR OUTPUTS
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3
100-240V 1A MAX 50/60Hz 1A FUSE
USBLAN
MODEL 216
MADE IN ENGLAND
HDMI
INPUT
HDMI
Connect your input source to the input connector on the rear of the Hx4. Ensure cables are inserted correctly, it is recommended that locking cable connectors are used.
STEP 3 CONNECT OUTPUTS
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MONITOR OUTPUTS
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4
HDMI Output Connectors
Connect the monitor cables to the monitor output connectors on the rear of the Hx4, you can connect up to 4 displays to a single Hx4 unit. Ensure the cables are inserted correctly, it is recommended that locking connectors are used.
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STEP 4 CONNECT MAINS CABLE
Connect Mains cable
Switch On
When the power is switched on the Hx4 will boot and the LEDs on the front panel will ash for up to 15 seconds. Should the LED’s continue to ash see the trouble­shooting section.
STEP 5 CONNECTING TO A PC
To successfully congure the Fx4, rst install the Wall Designer application on your
PC by downloading the latest version from the Datapath website: www.datapath.co.uk.
USB Port
When the Hx4 has booted, connect it to your PC using the USB cable provided. The Hx4 unit is a plug and play device, Wall Designer will detect it when the layouts are
congured.
The Hx4 can also be congured via a Network, see Step 6.
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STEP 6 CONFIGURE VIA A NETWORK
The Hx4 has a single ethernet port to allow users to add the device to their network.
Ethernet Port
Connect the Hx4 to a network using the LAN connector then open Wall Designer and create your display layout. At the point where you associate the virtual device with a
physical device the list will display all Hx4’s currently connected to the network.
Click on the virtual device to display its properties, the Device Properties can be changed in the same way as if connecting via USB. Once any changes have been made click on Apply Settings to save.
See the Hx4 User Guide for information regarding network settings.
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STEP 7 WALL DESIGNER
Start | All Programs | Wall Designer |
When Wall Designer is opened, the following dialogue is displayed:
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1 Operation Modes: Select monitors, inputs and congure devices
2 Quick Tour Dialogue
3 Virtual Canvas
4 Toolbar
It is highly recommended that when using Wall Designer for the rst time, all users
take the Quick Start Tour.
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STEP 8 OPERATION MODES
Monitor
Select the monitor manufacturer from the drop down list on the left, then select the model.
Choose the number of monitors by clicking and dragging in the Add Monitors grid.
Select a background to enhance the Virtual Canvas
Click Add Monitors to Wall then open the Inputs tab.
Inputs
Set up your input sources to be displayed on your monitors. Click on the Create button and select a sample source for a preview of what the display wall will look like.
Devices
Congure hardware
devices by clicking on Auto-congure Hx4.
Once you are satised with the congura-
tion, right click on the virtual device in the main window and associate it with the physical device connected to your computer or on your network.
To complete the device
conguration, click on
the Apply Settings button.
Status
Click on a device from the list and the Status Panel is populated with a detailed summary of the device including
details of Flash and Firmware versions, IP
Address (if connected via a network), serial number and average temperature of the device etc.
The Status Panel also displays the input and output proper­ties, a detailed view of each property can be viewed by clicking on each drop-down menu.
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STEP 9 MULTIPLE DEVICES
Where more than four outputs are required, (the example below shows eight) the
Auto Cong Hx4 function will determine the most logical way to connect all devices. To daisy chain a second Hx4, use HDMI Distribution Amplier as shown below.
HDMI Distribution
Amplier
STEP 10 RACK MOUNTING (OPTIONAL)
Remove the stud screws on the side of your Hx4 and secure the rack mounts using the screws provided
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IP CONTROL PANEL
The Hx4 has a control panel that can be accessed via an IP connection, simply type in the IP address of the Hx4 into an Internet browser and a control panel for that particu­lar Hx4 is displayed. The control panel allows you to change properties and settings,
manually dene cropping regions or open the Wall Designer application.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Display Screens Turn 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
On start-up all three lights will ash, after a few seconds the ashing should stop and the power light stays on permanently. If the light continues to ash this indicates
that the Hx4 requires upgrading. See User Guide for details on how to upgrade your Hx4.
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COPYRIGHT STATEMENT
© Datapath Ltd., England, 2018
Datapath Limited claims copyright on this documentation. No part of this documentation may be reproduced, released, disclosed, stored in any electronic format, or used in whole or in part for any purpose other than stated herein without the express permission of Datapath Limited.
Whilst every eort is made to ensure that the information contained in this Quick
Start Guide is correct, Datapath Limited make no representations or warranties with respect to the contents thereof, and do not accept liability for any errors or omissions.
Datapath reserves the right to change specication without prior notice and cannot
assume responsibility for the use made of the information supplied. All registered trademarks used within this documentation are acknowledged by Datapath Limited.
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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.
EU – Class A Declaration of Conformity Datapath Ltd declares that this Hx4 Display Controller complies with the 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 certications can be found in the product User
Guide.
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