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# WATCHOUT 6

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- [Running WATCHOUT 6 on Windows 11](https://knowledge.dataton.com/knowledge/running-watchout-6-on-windows-11)
- [How do I re-create a show file from my Display machine?](https://knowledge.dataton.com/knowledge/how-do-i-re-create-a-show-file-from-my-display-machine)
- [Guide to updating systems](https://knowledge.dataton.com/knowledge/guide-to-updating-systems)
- [Best practice for media management, new project](https://knowledge.dataton.com/knowledge/best-practice-for-media)
- [Interpretation/conversion of error codes in WATCHOUT](https://knowledge.dataton.com/knowledge/interpretation/translation-of-error-codes-in-watchout)
- [What are the differences between different WATCHOUT keys and key versions](https://knowledge.dataton.com/knowledge/the-difference-between-different-watchout-keys-and-versions)
- [WATCHOUT keyboard shortcuts](https://knowledge.dataton.com/knowledge/keyboard-shortcuts)
- [Error "License Key Already in Use"](https://knowledge.dataton.com/knowledge/error-1)
- [Known bugs, issues and limitations](https://knowledge.dataton.com/knowledge/known-bugs)

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## Capture

- [Why do I experience latency when using a capture card?](https://knowledge.dataton.com/knowledge/why-do-i-experience-latency-when-using-a-capture-card)
- [Frame-drops using USB 3.0 capture device](https://knowledge.dataton.com/knowledge/watchout/capture/frame-drops-on-usb-capture)
- [Datapath capture-card only works on one input](https://knowledge.dataton.com/knowledge/datapath-capture-card-only-works-on-one-input)

## Dynamic Image Server

- [Dynamic Image Server lost image](https://knowledge.dataton.com/knowledge/dynamic-image-server)

## Graphics Card

- [How does WATCHOUT assign the outputs on the graphics card?](https://knowledge.dataton.com/knowledge/watchout/graphics-card/how-does-watchout-assign-the-outputs-on-the-graphics-card)
- [NVIDIA P4000 problems with 4K output](https://knowledge.dataton.com/knowledge/nvidia-p4000-runs-only-one-output)
- [Display Server does not boot and stops at a black screen](https://knowledge.dataton.com/knowledge/windows-does-not-boot)
- [What is EDID?](https://knowledge.dataton.com/knowledge/edid)
- [Does WATCHOUT support interlaced output?](https://knowledge.dataton.com/knowledge/does-watchout-support-interlaced-output-does-watchout-support-30-fps-output)

## Network

- [Does the Apache Log4j vulnerability affect Dataton products?](https://knowledge.dataton.com/knowledge/does-log4j-vulnerability-cve-2021-44228-affect-dataton-products)
- [Display Server is losing connection with Production Server](https://knowledge.dataton.com/knowledge/watchout/network/display-server-is-losing-connection-to-production-server)

## Operating System - Windows

- [Does WATCHOUT version 4 or 5 work with Windows 10?](https://knowledge.dataton.com/knowledge/does-watchout-version4-or-5-work-with-windows10)
- [How to choose the right Windows 10 version for WATCHOUT?](https://knowledge.dataton.com/knowledge/watchout/operating-system-windows/how-can-i-chose-the-right-operating-system-for-watchout)
- [Can I mix Windows versions in my system?](https://knowledge.dataton.com/knowledge/can-i-mix-windows-versions-on-my-display-machines)
- [What is the difference between Windows 10 Pro and Windows Enterprise?](https://knowledge.dataton.com/knowledge/watchout/operating-system-windows/-what-is-the-difference-between-windows-10-pro-and-enterprise)

## Video Encoding

- [Which video codecs are supported by WATCHOUT 6?](https://knowledge.dataton.com/knowledge/videocodecs)
- [My h264 video files are jerky](https://knowledge.dataton.com/knowledge/how-to-encode)
- [How to encode HAP files for WATCHOUT playback](https://knowledge.dataton.com/knowledge/how-to-encode-hap-files-for-watchout-playback)
- [What tools can I use to encode, decode and transcode my media files?](https://knowledge.dataton.com/knowledge/what-tools-can-i-use-to-encode-decode-and-transcode)
- [4:4:4 Color - which codec to use?](https://knowledge.dataton.com/knowledge/444-color-which-codec-to-use)
- [What is the maximum resolution for a HAP file?](https://knowledge.dataton.com/knowledge/what-is-the-maximum-resolution-for-a-hap-file)

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## Timeline

- [How can I make a visible countdown to a video in WATCHOUT?](https://knowledge.dataton.com/knowledge/how-can-i-make-a-visible-countdown-to-a-video-in-watchout)

## Control

- [getStatus using Folders](https://knowledge.dataton.com/knowledge/get-status)
- [How to start a show using the startup script?](https://knowledge.dataton.com/knowledge/how-to-start-a-show-using-the-startup-script)
- [WATCHOUT Display Control Protocol](https://knowledge.dataton.com/knowledge/watchout-display-control-protocol)
- [Which network ports are used by WATCHOUT?](https://knowledge.dataton.com/knowledge/what-network-ports-are-used-by-watchout)

## Installation

- [Remote geometry correction](https://knowledge.dataton.com/knowledge/remote-geometry-correction)
- [Making a silent install?](https://knowledge.dataton.com/knowledge/making-a-silent-install)
- [How to update WATCHOUT versions](https://knowledge.dataton.com/knowledge/how-to-update-watchout-versions)
- [How to write a correct IP address for WATCHOUT](https://knowledge.dataton.com/knowledge/how-to-write-a-correct-ip-address-for-watchout)
- [Why does not WATCHOUT update on my display computer?](https://knowledge.dataton.com/knowledge/why-does-not-watchout-update)
- [Error when installing WATCHOUT?](https://knowledge.dataton.com/knowledge/error-when-installing-watchout)
- [Help with missing WIBUCM32.dll](https://knowledge.dataton.com/knowledge/help-with-missing-wibucm32-file)
- [Should I address my display by IP or by name?](https://knowledge.dataton.com/knowledge/should-i-address-my-display-by-ip-or-name)

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## Audio

- [Why can't I set audio output in WATCHPOINT?](https://knowledge.dataton.com/knowledge/why-cant-i-set-audio)
- [Embedded audio in WATCHOUT](https://knowledge.dataton.com/knowledge/embedded-audio-in-watchout)
- [MP3 problems in WATCHOUT](https://knowledge.dataton.com/knowledge/audio-problems-using-mp3-in-watchout)
- [My Realtek audio card does not show](https://knowledge.dataton.com/knowledge/my-realtek-audio-card-does-not-show-in-audio-settings)

## Camera Calibration

- [Using MPCDI in WATCHOUT](https://knowledge.dataton.com/knowledge/using-mpcdi-in-watchout)

## Synchronization

- [How do I set up sync on s400 without house reference?](https://knowledge.dataton.com/knowledge/watchout/how-do-i-set-up-sync-with-s400-without-house-reference)
- [Why does my video wall play out of sync?](https://knowledge.dataton.com/knowledge/why-does-my-video-wall)

- [WATCHOUT 7](https://knowledge.dataton.com/knowledge/watchout-7#main-content)

    - [Installation](https://knowledge.dataton.com/knowledge/watchout-7#installation)
    - [Stage & Display](https://knowledge.dataton.com/knowledge/watchout-7#stage-display)
    - [WATCHPAX media servers](https://knowledge.dataton.com/knowledge/watchout-7#watchpax-media-servers)
    - [Licensing](https://knowledge.dataton.com/knowledge/watchout-7#licensing)
- [WATCHOUT 6](https://knowledge.dataton.com/knowledge/watchout-6#main-content)

    - [Capture](https://knowledge.dataton.com/knowledge/watchout-6#capture)
    - [Dynamic Image Server](https://knowledge.dataton.com/knowledge/watchout-6#dynamic-image-server)
    - [Graphics Card](https://knowledge.dataton.com/knowledge/watchout-6#graphics-card)
    - [Network](https://knowledge.dataton.com/knowledge/watchout-6#network)
    - [Operating System - Windows](https://knowledge.dataton.com/knowledge/watchout-6#operating-system-windows)
    - [Video Encoding](https://knowledge.dataton.com/knowledge/watchout-6#video-encoding)
    - [Timeline](https://knowledge.dataton.com/knowledge/watchout-6#timeline)
    - [Control](https://knowledge.dataton.com/knowledge/watchout-6#control)
    - [Installation](https://knowledge.dataton.com/knowledge/watchout-6#installation)
    - [Audio](https://knowledge.dataton.com/knowledge/watchout-6#audio)
    - [Camera Calibration](https://knowledge.dataton.com/knowledge/watchout-6#camera-calibration)
    - [Synchronization](https://knowledge.dataton.com/knowledge/watchout-6#synchronization)
- [WATCHPAX](https://knowledge.dataton.com/knowledge/watchpax#main-content)

    - [Audio interface](https://knowledge.dataton.com/knowledge/watchpax#audio-interface)
    - [Network](https://knowledge.dataton.com/knowledge/watchpax#network)
    - [Installation](https://knowledge.dataton.com/knowledge/watchpax#installation)
- [WATCHNET](https://knowledge.dataton.com/knowledge/watchnet)

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