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- Page 1 WATCHPAX 60 USER’S GUIDE...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
DATATON WATCHPAX 60 – USER’S GUIDE 1. INTRODUCTION Configure GPU Synchronization What’s WATCHOUT? Interpret Status LEDs System Overview Connect GPU Synchronization WATCHPAX 60 In Your Rig SDI Synchronization – Model C Only Display Devices Mode 1: Internal Sync Start up Screen... - Page 3 Hardware Accelerated Video Formats In no event will Dataton be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
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Page 4: Introduction
1. INTRODUCTION WAtcHPAX 60 is a series of dedicated media servers available in three models (A, B, c). the server offers four video outputs, SdI options, redundant power supply and a high-performance specification designed solely with WAtcHout shows in mind. the four displayPort outputs support 4K (uHd) playback, making it a powerful and portable alternative in a multi-display setup. -
Page 5: System Overview
(such as projectors, Lcd panels, LEd walls etc). START UP SCREEN this is shown on all display devices connected to the WAtcHPAX 60 at start-up, or if WAtcHout has been re-launched. there are three lines of information: IntroductIon... -
Page 6: Accessories
First line: computer and cluster name (if this has been set in the WAtcHout Production software network window – please see the “network Window” section in chapter 3: Windows, “dataton WAtcHout user’s Guide” for more information), IP address for the media server. -
Page 7: Technical Data
MEDIA SERVER OPERATING SYSTEM the operating system in WAtcHPAX 60 has been optimized and licensed for this specific media server configuration. do not install or attempt to install any software on the locked-down media server (such as drivers, software updates, security updates, virus protection, etc). -
Page 8: Installation And Operation
IMportant: the WatCHpaX 60 is a plug-and-play unit. do not open, modify or repair the unit your- self. opening, modifying (software or hardware) or repairing the unit yourself willl invalidate the war- ranty and presents a risk for the user. -
Page 9: Ventilation
Mount the four self-adhesive rubber feet (supplied) at the points indicated on the base of the unit. INSTALLATION IN 19-INCH RACK the WatCHpaX 60 unit may be mounted in a 19-inch rack by using the optional rack kit. please refer to separate instructions for rack kit assembly. -
Page 10: Reset Watchpax 60
RESET WATCHPAX 60 there are occasions when you may want to reset a WatCHpaX 60, for example, if the unit has been corrupted, or if it’s a rental unit and user-specific info has to be removed between rentals. there are two levels of reset: •... -
Page 11: Reset To Factory Settings
RESET PROCEDURE the reset menu is hidden by design in order to avoid accidental resets or misuse. to reset your WatCHpaX 60 device, follow these 10 steps: 1. power off the WatCHpaX 60. 2. disconnect all UsB devices. - Page 12 9. the WatCHpaX 60 will restart several times in order to configure the operating system and hardware. IMportant: do not power off the device during the configuration process! 10. WatCHoUt will start when the process is complete. the system image version will be appended after the serial number (r14 in this example).
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Page 13: Delete Files
WatCHpaX 60 reflect the latest version of the show. If the files on the WatCHpaX 60 have been corrupted in some way, you may want to force the show cache to rebuild. -
Page 14: Quickstart Guide
THE BASICS • connect the displays to the WatcHPaX 60. • connect the network to the WatcHPaX 60 using the ethernet 1 port. the ethernet 2 port is currently disabled and reserved for future use. • Power up the WatcHPaX 60 (see “Power On”). -
Page 15: Set Native Resolution
WatcHPaX 60 may also be addressed by name and/or cluster. Please see the “Network Win- dow” section in chapter 3: Windows, “WatcHOut user’s guide” for more information about this feature. SET NATIVE RESOLUTION double-click the display in the stage window and set the native resolution of your screen or projector, see screenshot. -
Page 16: Synchronization
(WATCHPOINT). If you are using a local keyboard/mouse and screen, enter Ctrl-W to bring up this window. You’ll find more on this in the “Dataton WATCHOUT User’s Guide” in the section on “Display Devices” (Chapter 2: Installation) and “Remote Access” (Chapter 4: Commands). -
Page 17: Gpu Synchronization - Models B, C
GPU SYNCHRONIZATION – MODELS B, C The WATCHPAX 60 is equipped with a synchronization card which makes it possible to achieve frame-lock, synchronization between GPUs and synchronization to an external timing source. CONFIGURE GPU SYNCHRONIZATION Open the WATCHOUT Display File menu and click GPU settings. -
Page 18: Interpret Status Leds
Here you can either choose the internal timing of this WATCHPAX 60 to be used across your system or, if an external sync generator is connected to your sync card, set it to “An external house sync signal”. Make sure that synchronization is set up correctly by navigating to “View System Topology”. -
Page 19: Connect Gpu Synchronization
• Sync generator into BNC connector. • Cat 5 cable between the machines to synchronize. IMPORTANT: Do not connect a network cable between the Sync port on your WATCHPAX 60 and a network interface as this may cause permanent damage to the card inside. -
Page 20: Mode 3: Sdi Connector
• If the correct synchronization signal is received (a signal matching your display’s refresh rate), the streams will lock after a quick flash of the displays. • If an incorrect synchronization signal is received, the streams will still be output. However, an error message will be shown saying that no sync signal was found. -
Page 21: Edid Management
WatCHPaX 60). the information exchanged in an EDID handshake includes the resolution, refresh rates and timings available in the display. this section is a walkthrough on how to manage EDID on a WatCHPaX 60 using nVIDIa’s control panel. the following functionality is provided: •... -
Page 22: Export Edid
2. navigate to the Workstation >View System Topology (figure 2). 3. all outputs are listed within the Quadro P3000/P4000 section. Open the “Manage EDID” window by clicking the EDID link (figure 3). It’s possible to export EDID files to external USB devices or to store them locally on the W:\ drive. Files stored on the system (C:\) will not be persistent. -
Page 23: Load Edid
LOAD EDID to emulate an EDID on selected display(s) from file (figure 4): 1. Select the “Load” tab. 2. Check the outputs to override. 3. Press the “Load EDID” button. UNLOAD EDID to remove the EDID emulation on selected displays (figure 5): 1. -
Page 24: Watchpax 60 Model A
448 mm Height 90 mm Depth 335 mm Weight 9 850 g SHIPPING DIMENSIONS WATCHPAX 60 is shipped in a sturdy, custom-design, corrugated cardboard box with handle. Dimensions as below: Width 519 mm Height 180 mm Depth 475 mm Weight... -
Page 25: Connectors
CONNECTORS WATCHPAX 60 model A: Keep clear for ventilation DESCRIPTION CONNECTOR Kensington lock Power inlet IEC 60320 C14 1 Power inlet IEC 60320 C14 2 Connect the audio cable to the analog connector on the right USB 3.0 port 1 (as indicated by blue here). -
Page 26: Watchpax 60 Model B
Width 448 mm Height 90 mm Depth 335 mm Weight 10 000 g SHIPPING DIMENSIONS WATCHPAX 60 is shipped in a sturdy, custom-design, corrugated cardboard box with handle. Dimensions as below: Width 519 mm Height 180 mm Depth 475 mm... -
Page 27: Connectors
CONNECTORS WATCHPAX 60 model B: Keep clear for ventilation DESCRIPTION CONNECTOR Kensington lock Power inlet IEC 60320 C14 1 Power inlet IEC 60320 C14 2 Connect the audio cable to the Frame-lock connector 1 analog connector on the right Frame-lock connector 2 (as indicated by blue here). -
Page 28: Watchpax 60 Model C
Width 448 mm Height 90 mm Depth 335 mm Weight 10 200 g SHIPPING DIMENSIONS WATCHPAX 60 is shipped in a sturdy, custom-design, corrugated cardboard box with handle. Dimensions as below: Width 519 mm Height 180 mm Depth 475 mm... -
Page 29: Connectors
CONNECTORS WATCHPAX 60 model C: Keep clear for ventilation DESCRIPTION CONNECTOR Kensington lock Power inlet IEC 60320 C14 1 Connect the audio cable to the Power inlet IEC 60320 C14 2 analog connector on the right Frame-lock connector 1 (as indicated by blue here). -
Page 30: Warranty, Conformity And Disposal
(730) days from the date of original retail purchase. If you discover a defect, Dataton will, at its option, repair, replace, or refund the purchase price of this product at no charge to you, provided you return it during the warranty period, transportation charges prepaid, to the authorized Dataton vendor from whom you purchased it, any other autho- rized Dataton sales point in the country of the original retail purchase or to Dataton itself. -
Page 31: Fcc Notice
FCC NOTICE Model: WATCHPAX 60 This device complies with Title 47 Chapter 1, Part 15, Subpart B of the Federal Communication Com- mission 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. -
Page 32: Declaration Of Conformity
3368: WATCHPAX 60 Address: Teknikringen 22, SE-583 30 Linköping, Sweden Dataton AB hereby declares that the product listed above, to which this Declaration of Conformity relates, complies with the standards and regulations below: FCC Regulations Title 47 Chapter 1, part 15, subpart B, Class A: §15.107: Conducted Emission, AC power line... -
Page 33: Disposal
DISPOSAL Only for European Union and EEA (Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) This symbol indicates that this product is not to be disposed of with your household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU), the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC) and/or national legislation implementing those Directives. If a chemical symbol is printed beneath the symbol shown above, in accordance with the Battery Directive, this indicates that a heavy metal (Hg = Mercury, Cd = Cadmium, Pb = Lead) is present in this battery or accumulator at a concentration above an applicable threshold specified in the Battery... -
Page 34: Supported Formats
10. SUPPORTED FORMATS VIDEO CAPTURE FORMATS HDMI INPUT the HdmI input can capture signals within the HdmI 1.4 bandwidth specification with a maximum rate of 297 mpixels/s. the maximum capture resolution is 4096 × 2160p at 30 Hz. HdmI audio capture is not supported by WatCHout. -
Page 35: Sdi Output Formats (Model C)
the following sdI interfaces are supported (model C): SDI COMPLIANCE VIDEO INTERFACE sd-sdI smpte 259m Hd-sdI smpte 292m 3G-sdI Level a smpte 424m, smpte 425-1 3G-sdI Level B-ds smpte 424m, smpte 425-1 6G-sdI smpte 2081-10 12G-sdI smpte 2082-10 VIDEO PLAYOUT FORMATS SDI OUTPUT FORMATS (MODEL C) Note: Quad-Link Quadrant mode divides a uHd image into four Hd quadrants or a dCI 4K image into four dCI 2K Quadrants. -
Page 36: Analog Audio Output Formats
29.97 Ndf smpte 30 (“B&W”) smpte 29.97 Ndf ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT FORMATS WatCHpaX 60 can output four channels of balanced analog audio through an VHdCI to XLr break- out cable. ANALOG AUDIO OUPUT RATES 44.1 kHz 48 kHz 88.2 kHz 96 kHz the XLr connectors on the breakout cable are mapped in WatCHout according to the table below. -
Page 37: Adapters
DISPLAYPORT OUTPUT FORMATS WatCHpaX 60 complies with displayport version 1.4 and each connector can output a resolution up to 4096 × 2160 at 120 Hz or 5120 × 2880 at 60 Hz. ADAPTERS the displayport to HdmI 2.0 active adapters shipped with WatCHpaX 60 support resolutions up to 4096 ×...
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