Datapath VSN490 - Manual (Page 10)

Software Overview
Each VSN490 shipped by Datapath is custom built. If cards are not pre-installed then installation of the
software/drivers is required. For information on software installation consult the relevant user manual
contained on the system installation CD.
If you have ordered Datapath Wall Control-red software this will have been installed prior to shipment.
Wall Control-red
To use the Wall Control application locally on the VSN490, select: Start menu>All Programs> Wall
Control > Wall Control – My Computer. This opens the application for controlling Vision, IP-Camera
1 and
third-party application windows on Datapath wall controller machines.
Wall Control-red provides a graphical representation of the video wall and a toolbar through which to
manipulate all available sources and applications. Wall Control can be used to interactively open, move,
size and position any window on either the local machine or a remote network client machine. For more
detailed information on the functionality of Wall Control, consult the application online help.
An extract of some of the Wall Control features currently available:
Vision and IP Camera Window Control
Control Vision and IP Camera 1 windows on the video wall including the window properties and settings;
position, size, aspect ratio. Customise window on screen display caption, control data transfer and
scaling.
Application Control
A built in application server providing support for controlling third party applications such as Microsoft
Internet Explorer, DGCPlay, MS Paint and Notepad.
Intuitive User Interface
A standardised set of property sheets are available providing a user friendly interface for each type of
window.
On Screen Display (OSD)
Highly flexible and highly configurable OSD for over laying text and bitmaps 2 over Vision and IP Camera
windows offering the ability to add text descriptions and logos 2 . OSD also supports input for displaying
specific variables such as frame rate etc.
Remote Control
Wall Control can be operated remotely on any PC/Laptop via a local network connection.
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Requires Wall Control red-IP for IP camera support.
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This feature may not be available on some types of window.
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