Datapath HX4, Fx4-SDI Quick Start Manual

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

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Hx4 QUICK START GUIDE

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

3

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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