INTRODUCTION

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INTRODUCTION TO WATCHPAX 30

WATCHPAX 30 is a dedicated media server with four HDMI video outputs and a built-in Dataton WATCHOUT version 6 and 7 license. WATCHPAX 30 is a locked-down unit, preconfigured for playback of WATCHOUT shows only. WATCHPAX 30 has a handy compact format making it easy to transport. Other practical details include rubber bumpers and Kensington security slot.

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ACCESSORIES

Included: Power cord and four EDID emulators.

DIMENSIONS

  • Width 215 mm
  • Height 32 mm
  • Depth 176 mm
  • Weight 1550 g

POWER

  • IEC C6 power inlet
  • Input voltage 100 – 240V AC
  • Power consumption max 60 W

START UP SCREEN

*IMPORTANT: The WATCHPAX 30 always starts up with WATCHOUT 7 as default.

This screen (Fig.2) is shown on all display devices connected to the WATCHPAX 30 at start-up with WATCHOUT 7.

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This screen below (Fig. 3) is shown on all display devices connected to the WATCHPAX 30 at start-up with WATCHOUT 6.

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SWITCHING BETWEEN WATCHOUT VERSIONS

By default, WATCHPAX 30 starts in version 7 mode but you can switch to version 6, and vice versa.

From WATCHOUT 7 to WATCHOUT 6

You can switch from WATCHOUT version 7 to version 6 using the Producer interface in WATCHOUT version 7.

  • Connect your WATCHPAX 30 unit and open the WATCHOUT 7 Producer
  • Go to the Devices window
  • From the list of devices, choose your WATCHPAX
  • The Device Properties window will open automatically
  • Scroll down in the Device Properties window and choose “Switch to WATCHOUT 6”
  • Press OK in the pop-up window to confirm

This will cause WATCHPAX to reboot and it then starts in WATCHOUT 6.

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From WATCHOUT 6 to WATCHOUT 7

There are two ways to switch from version 6 on your WATCHPAX 30 to version 7: from the WATCHOUT 6 production computer or locally from the WATCHPAX media server.

From WATCHOUT 6 production computer:

  • Choose one of the displays from WATCHPAX media server
  • On the Stage menu, choose “Manage Display Computer” then “Remote Access”
  • On the File menu, choose “Restart in WATCHOUT 7”

Locally from the WATCHPAX media server:

  • Connect a keyboard and mouse to the USB ports and a display to a HDMI output
  • Power up the server
  • When you see the WATCHOUT 6 splash screen, press Ctrl+W
  • On the File Menu, select “Restart in WATCHOUT 7”

This will cause WATCHPAX to reboot and it then starts WATCHOUT 7.

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ENVIRONMENTAL

Temperature range

  • Optimal ambient temperature range for operation 21°C to 23°C
  • Operating 0°C to +35°C
  • Storage and transportation -20°C to +40°C

Relative humidity

  • Optimal 45% to 50%
  • Operating 20% to 85 % (non-condensing)
  • Storage and transportation 10% to 90% (non-condensing)

Altitude

  • Operating, maximum 2000 meters above sea level

MEDIA SERVER OPERATING SYSTEM

The operating system in WATCHPAX 30 has been optimized and licensed for this specific media server configuration.

NOTE: 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). Doing so will automatically void the unit’s warranty.

For security reasons, media servers should always be installed and operate on a separate network, without access to other networks.

CONNECTORS

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