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STEP 8   OPERATION MODES

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.

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.

Configure hardware 
devices by clicking on 

Auto-configure Hx4

Once you are satisfied 
with the configura-
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  
configuration, click on 
the 

Apply Settings

 

button.

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Monitor

Inputs

Devices

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 proper-
ties, a detailed view 
of each property can 
be viewed by clicking 
on each drop-down 
menu.

Summary of Contents for Fx4-SDI

Page 1: ...y 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 Multi Display Controller QUICK START GUIDE ...

Page 2: ...hments 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 theWall Designer software for Mac OS andWindows is available to download from our website www datapath co uk Page 2 ...

Page 3: ...p to 4 displays to a single Hx4 unit Ensure the cables are inserted correctly it is recommended that locking connectors are used Page 3 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 100 240 USB LAN MODEL 216 MADE IN ENGLAND MONITOR OUTPUTS 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 4: ...on To successfully configure the Fx4 first install theWall Designer application on your PC by downloading the latest version from the Datapath website www datapath co uk 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 configured The Hx4 can also be configured via a Network see Step 6...

Page 5: ...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 setti...

Page 6: ...ner is opened the following dialogue is displayed 1 Operation Modes Select monitors inputs and configure devices 2 QuickTour Dialogue 3 Virtual Canvas 4 Toolbar It is highly recommended that when usingWall Designer for the first time all users take the Quick StartTour 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 7: ...to configure Hx4 Once you are satisfied with the configura 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 configuration click on the Apply Settings button Page 7 Monitor Inputs Devices Status Click on a device from the list and the Status Panel is populated with a detailed summ...

Page 8: ...d secure the rack mounts using the screws provided Where more than four outputs are required the example below shows eight the Auto Config Hx4 function will determine the most logical way to connect all devices To daisy chain a second Hx4 use HDMI Distribution Amplifier as shown below HDMI Distribution Amplifier ...

Page 9: ... power light stays on permanently If the light continues to flash this indicates that the Hx4 requires upgrading See User Guide for details on how to upgrade your Hx4 TROUBLESHOOTING 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 particu lar Hx4 is displayed The control panel allow...

Page 10: ...st 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 Datapath reserves the right to change specification without prior notice and cannot assume responsibility for the use made of the information supplied...

Page 11: ...e on request Datapath Limited Bemrose House Bemrose Park Wayzgoose Drive Derby DE21 6XQ UK A full list of product compliance certifications can be found in the product User Guide 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 receive...

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