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Datapath VSN Series Quick Start Manual

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VSN Wall Controller
Quick Start Guide
2nd Generation Series of Wall Controllers
Models:
VSN972, VSN1172
VSN982, VSN1182
VSN1192
Thank you for purchasing the Datapath VSN Wall Controller. The aim of this
document is to quickly guide you through the process of initial setup. For detailed
instructions, consult the system User Guide which can be found on the
Documentation Media.
www.datapath.co.uk | sales@datapath.co.uk | +44 (0) 1332 294441

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  • Page 1 VSN982, VSN1182 VSN1192 Thank you for purchasing the Datapath VSN Wall Controller. The aim of this document is to quickly guide you through the process of initial setup. For detailed instructions, consult the system User Guide which can be found on the Documentation Media.

  • Page 2: Step 1 Keyboard And Mouse

    QUICK START GUIDE Each Datapath VSN wall controller is custom built to order therefore the motherboard, number and type of inputs and outputs will differ from system to system. Each VSN wall controller is shipped with a printed diagram outlining the specific types of input(s) and outputs and where they are located on the rear panel of the system.
  • Page 3 STEP 2 CONNECT EXPANSION CHASSIS (OPTIONAL) A VSN Expansion Chassis may have been purchased as part of a large video wall system or ordered separately. Connect the HLink-G3 card in the main system to the SLink-G3 card in the expansion chassis using the ExCable-G3.

  • Page 4: Step 3 Connect To A Network (Optional)

    STEP 3 CONNECT TO A NETWORK (OPTIONAL) If the VSN wall controller is to be used over a network, connect the controller to a network point (cables not supplied) using one of the LAN connectors on the rear panel. STEP 4 CONNECTING VIDEO INPUT SOURCES As each VSN wall controller is custom built, the number and type of video inputs will differ from system to system.
  • Page 5 The printed input/output diagram shipped with your VSN wall controller shows where the video inputs are located and the types of input connectors installed in your system. Connect the input sources to the relevant video input connectors, cables may be supplied for some inputs, see content list for details.

  • Page 6: Step 6 Powering Up The System

    STEP 6 POWERING UP THE SYSTEM VSN wall controllers are supplied with either a Redundant Power Supply Unit (RPSU) or an ATX power supply. An RPSU power supply requires two power cables and an ATX supply requires one power cable. All power cables are supplied with your VSN wall controller.

  • Page 7: Step 7 Windows 10 Setup

    STEP 7 WINDOWS 10 SETUP Once the system has been built and configured in our factory the operating system is resealed, therefore when switching the system on for the first time, the operating system setup commences. You will be prompted to enter information to set up the Windows 10 operating system.
  • Page 8 Select the type of displays being used on your wall: • Displays With Bezels – Monitors, TVs and DLP Cubes. • Overlapable Displays – Projectors. • LED Displays. Click on “Continue”. The tool will then display a configuration page for the type of display you selected. Page 8...
  • Page 9 What Types of Displays do you Have? Use the “Manufacturer” and “Model” dropdown lists to select the displays you are using for your wall. If the wall consists of different displays, select each one in turn to configure the type of display. The DDCT has an extensive database of displays, however if your display is not contained in the list, you can input the details manually by selecting “Create Custom Display”.
  • Page 10 At this stage of the set up you can choose to create another independent display group from the same system, this would be considered if one machine will be used to drive a number of separate video walls. See User Guide for more details. If another display group is not required, click on “Finish”...
  • Page 11 “Print a Wiring Diagram”. Note: The Datapath Diagnostic Suite must be installed to print a wiring diagram. The suite can be downloaded from the Datapath website downloads page should it not already be installed on your system.

  • Page 12: Step 9 Wallcontrol 10 (Optional)

    STEP 9 WALLCONTROL 10 (OPTIONAL) Before opening the WallControl 10Client interface you may need to start the WallControl 10 Server should it not start automatically. The Server icon is displayed in the System Tray. Server icon If the Server fails to start automatically, start the Server by clicking on it in the “All Programs”...
  • Page 13 Click on the display wall representation (2) as shown on the previous illustration, to open the display wall tab. Display Wall Display Wall Sources When opened, the display wall tab shows a live representation of the physical wall and the sources available to display on it. To place a source on the video wall, simply click on the required source in the sources tab and drag it onto the display wall representation.
  • Page 14 The WallControl 10 - Security Administration Client allows Administrators to assign specific users to roles on a wall by wall basis. For example, a user can be assigned a role allowing unrestricted access on one wall but assigned a role on another wall which only allows the opening of pre-determined layouts.
  • Page 15 STEP 10 WALL CONTROL- RED/SQX (OPTIONAL) Start | All Programs | Wall Control | Wall Control-My Computer The Icons displayed in the application toolbar identify which type of source is available to each input Icons highlighted green indicate an active capture for that particular input.
  • Page 16 To open a video window click and drag an active capture into the Wall Control-red/ SQX application. Use the Help menu for a comprehensive guide to the features of the application. Page 16...
  • Page 17 NOTES: Page 17...
  • Page 18 NOTES: Page 18...
  • Page 19 Whilst every effort 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.
  • Page 20 Datapath UK and Corporate Headquarters Bemrose House, Bemrose Park Wayzgoose Drive Derby, DE21 6XQ England +44 (0) 1332 294441 sales@datapath.co.uk Datapath North America 2550 Blvd of the Generals Suite 320 Norristown, PA 19403 +1 484 679 1553 sales@datapath.co.uk Datapath France +33 (1)3013 8934 sales-fr@datapath.co.uk...

This manual is also suitable for:

Vsn1172Vsn972Vsn1182Vsn982Vsn1192

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