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- Page 1 Quick Start Guide Fx4-HDR Fx4-SDI Engineering the world’s best visual solutions...
- Page 2 Quick Start Guide CONTENTS Thank you for purchasing the Datapath x-Series multi-display controller. The aim 1 x multi-display controller of this document is to quickly guide you through the process of initial setup. 1 x mains power cable For detailed information, the User Guide 1 x USB 2.0 cable Type A to Type B...
- Page 3 Quick Start Guide If any of the items are missing, please contact 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.
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Page 4: Step 1 Connect Inputs
x-Series Quick Start Guide STEP 1 CONNECT INPUTS 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. Multi-display HDMI DisplayPort Controller Inputs Inputs Inputs Fx4-HDR... -
Page 5: Step 4 Connecting To A Pc
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. M O D E L 1 7 5 M OD EL 17 5... - Page 6 Quick Start Guide STEP 5 CONFIGURE VIA A NETWORK 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.
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Page 7: Step 6 Wall Designer
x-Series Quick Start Guide STEP 6 WALL DESIGNER Start | All Programs | Wall Designer | When Wall Designer is opened, the following dialogue is displayed: Operation Modes: Select outputs, inputs, configure devices and check the status of your multi-display controller. Quick Tour Dialogue. - Page 8 x-Series Quick Start Guide WALL DESIGNER - SELECTING MONITORS Click on the Monitors tab: Select your output manufacturer from the drop-down Output Selection list on the left. Then select the model. Choose the number of outputs by highlighting cells in the Add Outputs grid. Select a Background Image to enhance the Virtual Canvas.
- Page 9 x-Series Quick Start Guide WALL DESIGNER - DEFINING INPUTS Click on the Inputs tabs: Use the dropdown Inputs list to set up the input sources that are to be displayed on your monitors. Click on the Create button. 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.
- Page 10 x-Series Quick Start Guide WALL DESIGNER - CONFIGURING HARDWARE DEVICES Click on the Devices tab: Click on your model of multi-display controller to Auto-configure the device. This will indicate how the displays are connected to the controller. Right click of the virtual device and associate it with the physical device connected to your PC or on the network.
- Page 11 x-Series Quick Start Guide WALL DESIGNER - VIEWING DEVICE STATUS The Status Panel gives a summary of each associated device. List of x-Series multi-display devices connected to your computer or LAN. Click on a device to display its status information. The status information panel displays a summary of the selected device.
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Page 12: Step 7 Connecting Multiple Devices
x-Series Quick Start Guide STEP 7 CONNECTING MULTIPLE DEVICES 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. -
Page 13: Troubleshooting
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. -
Page 14: Copyright Statement
COPYRIGHT STATEMENT © Datapath Ltd., England, 2019 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. - Page 15 (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Datapath Ltd declares that the x-Series Display Controllers comply with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directives 2014/30/EU, 2014/35/EU and 2011/65/EU.
- Page 16 Datapath UK and Corporate Headquarters Bemrose House, Bemrose Park, Wayzgoose Drive, Derby, DE21 6XQ, United Kingdom +44 (0) 1332 294 441 sales-uk@datapath.co.uk Datapath North America 2550 Blvd of the Generals, Suite 320, Norristown, PA 19403, USA +1 484 679 1553 sales-us@datapath.co.uk...
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