Datapath HX4 User manual

Thank you for purchasing the Datapath Hx4 multi display
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 | [email protected] | [phone]
Multi Display Controller
QUICK START GUIDE

STEP 1 CONTENTS
Hx4 QUICK START GUIDE
CONTENTS
• The Hx4 Multi Display Controller
• 1 x Mains power cable
• USB 2.0 cable Type A to Type B
• Quick Start Guide
• HDMI Locks x 5
• 2 x Rack mount attachments
• 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 the Wall Designer software for Mac OS and Windows is
available to download from our website: www.datapath.co.uk.
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STEP 2 CONNECT THE INPUTS
STEP 3 CONNECT OUTPUTS
HDMI
HDMI Output Connectors
Connect the monitor cables to the monitor output connectors on the rear of the
Hx4, you can connect up to 4 displays to a single Hx4 unit. Ensure the cables are
inserted correctly, it is recommended that locking connectors are used.
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100-240V 1A MAX 50/60Hz 1A FUSE
USBLAN
MODEL 216
MADE IN ENGLAND
MONITOR OUTPUTS
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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.
100-240V 1A MAX 50/60Hz 1A FUSE
USBLAN
MODEL 216
MADE IN ENGLAND
MONITOR OUTPUTS
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INPUT
HDMI

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STEP 4 CONNECT MAINS CABLE
STEP 5 CONNECTING TO A PC
When the power is switched on the Hx4 will boot and the LEDs on the front panel
will ash for up to 15 seconds. Should the LED’s continue to ash see the trouble-
shooting section.
To successfully congure the Fx4, rst install the Wall 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
congured.
The Hx4 can also be congured via a Network, see Step 6.
USB Port
Switch On
Connect Mains cable

STEP 6 CONFIGURE VIA A NETWORK
The Hx4 has a single ethernet port to allow users to add the device to their network.
Connect the Hx4 to a network using the LAN connector then open Wall Designer and
create your display layout. 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 settings.
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Ethernet Port

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STEP 7 WALL DESIGNER
Start | All Programs | Wall Designer |
When Wall Designer is opened, the following dialogue is displayed:
1Operation Modes: Select monitors, inputs and congure devices
2Quick Tour Dialogue
3Virtual Canvas
4 Toolbar
It is highly recommended that when using Wall Designer for the rst time, all users
take the Quick Start Tour.
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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.
Congure hardware
devices by clicking on
Auto-congure Hx4.
Once you are satised
with the congura-
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
conguration, 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.

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STEP 9 MULTIPLE DEVICES
STEP 10 RACK MOUNTING (OPTIONAL)
Remove the stud
screws on the side
of your Hx4 and
secure the rack
mounts using the
screws provided
Where more than four outputs are required, (the example below shows eight) the
Auto Cong Hx4 function will determine the most logical way to connect all devices.
To daisy chain a second Hx4, use HDMI Distribution Amplier as shown below.
HDMI Distribution
Amplier

IP CONTROL PANEL
Display Screens Turn Red
If all the display screens turn red, this indicates that there is an issue with HDCP
compliance. Check both the input source and the monitors are HDCP compliant.
Front Panel LED Lights
On start-up all three lights will ash, after a few seconds the ashing should stop and
the power light stays on permanently. If the light continues to ash 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 allows you to change properties and settings,
manually dene cropping regions or open the Wall Designer application.
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