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WALL CONTROLLER  
USER GUIDE

Version 1.0.3

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Summary of Contents for VSN 600 MICRO

Page 1: ...WALL CONTROLLER USER GUIDE Version 1 0 3 600...

Page 2: ...vateWindows 7 10 Step 8 Windows 10 Setup 11 Step 9 Display SetupWindows 7 12 Step 10 Display SetupWindows 10 13 Step 11 WallControl 10 Optional 14 Chapter 1 Introduction 16 1 1 Introduction 16 1 2 Sys...

Page 3: ...On 27 6 2 Initial System Boot on Delivery 27 6 3 Initial System Boot on Delivery Windows 10 29 6 4 OpeningWallControl 10 Optional 31 6 5 OpeningWall Control red SQX Optional 32 6 6 DisplayingVideo Ca...

Page 4: ...Specification VSNMicro 600 51 Chapter 12 Warranty 52 12 1 Warranty Statement 52 12 2 RMA Returns Policy 52 Chapter 13 Advanced Users 54 13 2Verify RAID Optional 480GB SSD Upgrade 54 13 2 2 Degraded R...

Page 5: ...permission of Datapath Limited Whilst every effort is made to ensure that the information contained in this User Guide is correct Datapath Limited make no representations or warranties with respect to...

Page 6: ...he Quick Start Guide is included below for your convenience Step 1 Keyboard and Mouse Each DatapathVSNMicro 600 is custom built to order therefore the components number and type of input and output ca...

Page 7: ...nnectors As each system is custom built the number and type of inputs will differ from system to system Contained within the documentation pack is a Build Log detailing the PCIe cards installed and wh...

Page 8: ...les Not supplied Control Screen Optional 4 x 2VideoWall 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 Many of our wall controllers are configured to use a control screen Internal Graphics Device prior to leaving the factory If req...

Page 9: ...r to using yourVSNMicro 600 To fit the Power Supply Modules remove the all packaging and carefully slide them into the power supply unit on the rear of the system with the protective grill uppermost Y...

Page 10: ...omputer names cannot consist entirely of numbers contain spaces or use special characters such as Step 6 Windows 7 Setup Start Computer Properties ActivateWindows now Step 7 Activate Windows 7 The Pro...

Page 11: ...uter name The standard characters are the numbers 0 through to 9 upper and lower case letters from A through to Z and the hyphen character Computer names cannot consist entirely of numbers contain spa...

Page 12: ...atapath wall controllers have pre configured settings for the wall layout and screen resolution Change settings using the TWIN tab Start Control Panel Appearance and Personalization Adjust screen reso...

Page 13: ...Quick Start Guide 13 Quick Start Guide 2 Start Control Panel Display Change Display Settings 1 3 4 Step 10 Display Setup Windows 10...

Page 14: ...take a Quick StartTour of the application It is strongly recommended that you take the tour prior to using the application The WallControl 10 User Interface 1 2 3 4 5 Start All Programs WallControl 10...

Page 15: ...ntation 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 rep...

Page 16: ...ols 1 4 1 Fonts The font used throughout the user guide is Corbel however the following font styles mean Bold Used to describe menu titles buttons in software or elements that you must type exactly as...

Page 17: ...ly and effectively manage content that include video captures IP streams and local applications Users are able to place any input source on any part of theVideoWall using a simple drag and drop operat...

Page 18: ...ent should be located in an environment free from dust moisture and extreme changes in temperature and should be placed on a stable and solid work surface Liquids hot cold drinks etc should not be pla...

Page 19: ...packaging for any transit damage i e any signs that the system may have been dropped etc Use the packing list enclosed to establish that all the items are present Should any items from the packing lis...

Page 20: ...res Wall Control red optional Display video on the desktop in real time Command Line Interface available 3 2 Associated Output Input Cards and Related Products The following table lists the range of D...

Page 21: ...ware 21 4 1 VSNMicro 600 4 1 1 Front Front Panel 1 Power on off 2 USB Ports 4 1 2 Rear Rear Panel R1 Power Connector ATX or RPSU R2 Ethernet Ports R3 USB Ports R4 Audio Output R5 HDMI DisplayPort Outp...

Page 22: ...rm click when they are in place Never use force when you insert the Power Supply Modules into the Power Supply Unit as this can cause damage not covered under the Datapath warranty Power Supply Module...

Page 23: ...5 2 Connecting to a Network Optional The optionalWallControl 10 andWall Control red software enables the user to operate and manage the video wall display remotely via a network TheVSNMicro 600 has tw...

Page 24: ...in the system The card installed furthest right looking from the rear is card 1 which is the first card to be initialised and will generate the desktop for the top left monitor on the video wall plus...

Page 25: ...onal Most Datapath systems are configured to boot off the onboard graphics device therefore there may be a requirement to connect a control screen The control screen is a standalone monitor which is s...

Page 26: ...mary Graphics Adapter select PCI Express Press F10 to save the settings and exit from the BIOS Onboard Graphics Device HDMI DisplayPort 5 5 Connecting Power Cables Connect power cables Only use the po...

Page 27: ...te the display wall will open up into aWindows desktop 6 2 Initial System Boot on Delivery Once the system has been configured in the factory the operating system is resealed meaning that when switchi...

Page 28: ...gue in Control Panel Region and Language 6 2 3 Names and Password Next you will be prompted to personalise your system by entering a user name a computer name and a password It is recommended that onl...

Page 29: ...Windows 10 Once the system has been configured in the factory the operating system is resealed meaning that when switching on the system for the first time the operating system setup commences You wil...

Page 30: ...racters are used in the computer name The standard characters are the numbers 0 through to 9 upper and lower case letters from A through to Z and the hyphen character Computer names cannot consist ent...

Page 31: ...e elements that work together to enable you to control the display wall the Client application and the Server 6 4 1 WallControl 10 Server TheWallControl 10 Server is used to displayVision IP and appli...

Page 32: ...plication TheWall Control Application should be installed on the machine that has been identified to control the display wall This could be any machine on the network including the machine driving the...

Page 33: ...r the application Toolbar 6 6 1 New Menu Displays options for each window type PresetWindow VisionWindow IP CameraWindow Run an Application 6 6 2 Toolbar The applicationToolbar displays a list of the...

Page 34: ...summary ofWall Control red features can be found in Chapter 7 alternatively a comprehensive help file system is available within the application select Help Contents New Menu Toolbar Optional Control...

Page 35: ...N Micro system Walls in separate areas of a building can be independently driven from a single location Multiple walls can be easily set up using theWallCreator wizard and if required each wall can be...

Page 36: ...ion and size of windows Aspect ratio enforcement Show window borders 7 2 7 Local Application Windows Support for controlling applications such as Internet Explorer or Microsoft Powerpoint Applications...

Page 37: ...n The WallControl 10 User Interface 1 2 3 4 5 1 Indicates the server you are connected too 2 A representation of the display wall s associated with the server 3 SourcesTab Displaying all the sources c...

Page 38: ...simply click on the required source in the sources tab and drag it onto the display wall representation The application help file contains information explaining how multiple sources can be selected...

Page 39: ...inistration 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 rol...

Page 40: ...nnected offline on either the server machine or a machine without any display wall hardware for example a laptop An offline connection in Wall Control is initiated by opening a configuration file This...

Page 41: ...tically start IP Camera streams prior to the carousel input switch 7 4 9 Split into Sub Windows Divide an activeVision window into sub windows Each sub window will display a cropped portion of the ori...

Page 42: ...also has a help file to assist you click on any help button or press F1 on your keyboard to access the help files Wall Monitor Icon Left click the centre of the icon to open the application or right c...

Page 43: ...to a maximum of 5 seconds an audio alarm is activated within the system On some systems speakers may have to be connected Email Should you not be in the proximity of your system and email warning can...

Page 44: ...ctShow technology can useVision capture cards due to their built inWDM support 7 6 2 Vision Software Capabilities Timestamp support for streaming synchronisation Synchronisation of multiple inputs acr...

Page 45: ...PCIe interface and also simplifies development tasks for application developers who do not need to implement video stream reformatting separately 7 6 4 Vision Application Overview The application disp...

Page 46: ...the display driver or EDID 7 7 3 Multi Resolution ConfigurationTool MultiResConfig Developed to assist in the design and configuration of a video wall that contains a mixture of multi resolution disp...

Page 47: ...tails Specification of the PC including processor speed Operating system Application Software Datapath Hardware Software The exact nature of the problem please be as specific as possible Please quote...

Page 48: ...ar intervals The filter can be removed and cleaned whilst the system is in operation system shut down is not necessary Note Failure to maintain the system filter could result in damage to your system...

Page 49: ...mply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is ope...

Page 50: ...ecifications Chapter 11 Specifications 50 This chapter will cover Technical drawings of the chassis Technical specification of theVSNMicro 600 11 1Technical Drawings 250mm 175mm 320mm FrontView SideVi...

Page 51: ...t Processor Options Standard Core i5 Optional Upgrade Core i7 System Memory Options Standard 8GB DDR4 Optional Upgrade 16GB DDR4 Operating System Windows 7 Ultimate Power Supply ATX 500 watts 110 240V...

Page 52: ...additional information regarding the nature of the failure as possible Detailed explanation of the fault will help us to better identify the problem and will direct additional focused testing if neces...

Page 53: ...e RMA Number has been issued you need to raise your Purchase Order or supply your credit card details and return the product to Datapath Ltd Bemrose House Bemrose Park Derby DE21 6XQ United Kingdom se...

Page 54: ...g a BSOD the system hanging an application conflict or power outage As stated above the degrade of a RAID array does not necessarily mean hardware failure but should the problem occur on a regular bas...

Page 55: ...suitable for commercial use We simply list them as an example of those available through 3rd parties Before deployment we advise that any of the above and any other codec selected is thoroughly evalu...

Page 56: ...front panel of yourVSNMicro 600 13 5 3 Install Display Drivers and Software Once theWindows re activation process is complete the Display Drivers need to be re installed and if required theWall Con tr...

Page 57: ...Keyboard 6 L Language Pack 27 29 LayoutsTab 37 M Maintenance 18 ManufacturerWarranty 52 Multi Resolution ConfigurationTool 46 N Network Security 23 O Offline Configuration 40 OpeningWallControl 10 Opt...

Page 58: ...ion Application 44 VisionAV 20 VisionAV HD 20 VisionAV SDI 20 VisionSC DP2 20 W Wall Control 14 WallControl 10 Client 31 WallControl 10 Security Server 31 WallControl 10 Server 31 WallControl 10 Serve...

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