båÅçêÉ=smñ=fåëí~ää~íáçå=dìáÇÉ få=qÜáë=dìáÇÉ This guide provides installation instructions for the Encore VPx. The following topics are discussed in this guide: • • • • • • • • • • Important Installation Notice Change History Copyrights and Notices Company Address Operators Safety Summary Terms and Equipment Marking VPx Overview VPx Hardware Installation Technical Specifications fãéçêí~åí=fåëí~ää~íáçå=kçíáÅÉ== Important Software version 1.
båÅçêÉ=smñ=fåëí~ää~íáçå=dìáÇÉ Copyrights and Notices `çéóêáÖÜíë=~åÇ=kçíáÅÉë `çéóêáÖÜí © Barco, Inc. April 2, 2008 All rights reserved. No part of this document may be copied, reproduced or translated. It shall not otherwise be recorded, transmitted or stored in a retrieval system without the prior written consent of Barco.
båÅçêÉ=smñ=fåëí~ää~íáçå=dìáÇÉ Company Address operated incorrectly or if, after the transfer of risks, the goods are subject to influences not agreed upon in the contract, all guarantee claims of the purchaser will be rendered invalid. Not included in the guarantee coverage are system failures which are attributed to programs or special electronic circuitry provided by the purchaser, e.g. interfaces. Normal wear as well as normal maintenance are not subject to the guarantee provided by Barco either.
båÅçêÉ=smñ=fåëí~ää~íáçå=dìáÇÉ Operators Safety Summary léÉê~íçêë=p~ÑÉíó=pìãã~êó The general safety information in this summary is for operating personnel. aç=kçí=oÉãçîÉ=`çîÉêë=çê=m~åÉäë There are no user-serviceable parts within the unit. Removal of the top cover will expose dangerous voltages. To avoid personal injury, do not remove the top cover. Do not operate the unit without the cover installed.
båÅçêÉ=smñ=fåëí~ää~íáçå=dìáÇÉ Terms and Equipment Marking qÉêãë=~åÇ=bèìáéãÉåí=j~êâáåÖ= t^okfkd Highlights an operating procedure, practice, condition, statement, etc., which, if not strictly observed, could result in injury to or death of personnel. Note Highlights an essential operating procedure, condition or statement.
båÅçêÉ=smñ=fåëí~ää~íáçå=dìáÇÉ VPx Overview smñ=lîÉêîáÉï The following topics are discussed in this section: • • • • Introduction to VPx Input Flexibility Scaling and Keying Output Flexibility fåíêçÇìÅíáçå=íç=smñ The Encore Video Processor is a compact chassis that provides Encore’s input and output circuitry. Two models are available: • The “standard” Video Processor (VP) is a full-featured unit that includes all input, output, genlock and link circuitry.
båÅçêÉ=smñ=fåëí~ää~íáçå=dìáÇÉ VPx Overview pÅ~äáåÖ=~åÇ=hÉóáåÖ For the VPx, the Athena scaler features the following: • • • • • 1:1 pixel sampling 3:2 and 2:2 pull down detection Aspect ratio correction and image cropping Real-time window resizing and positioning Full support for seamless transitions, window borders, drop shadows and keying lìíéìí=cäÉñáÄáäáíó Each Encore VPx incorporates one output board, which provides all output interface functions as well as the blending and data-doubling functions re
båÅçêÉ=smñ=fåëí~ää~íáçå=dìáÇÉ VPx Hardware smñ=e~êÇï~êÉ The following topics are discussed in this section: • • • • • • VPx Front Panel VPx Rear Panel VPx M/E Connectors M/E Connector Priority M/E Input Notes Program Output Notes smñ=cêçåí=m~åÉä The figure below illustrates the VPx front panel: 1 2 3 Visibly yours Folsom ENCORE VPx Figure 2.
båÅçêÉ=smñ=fåëí~ää~íáçå=dìáÇÉ VPx Hardware smñ=oÉ~ê=m~åÉä The figure below illustrates the VPx rear panel: 1 DVI 2 PREVIEW 3 Hol es Hol es ANALOG ANALOG 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Hol es PROGRAM 2 DVI DVI PROGRAM 1 ANALOG HD / SDI OUT PROGRAM LINK IN ETHERNET 11 INPUT 1B INPUT 1A DVI OUT SOURCE LINK 1 IN 1 DVI UNIT ID 12 13 INPUT 2B INPUT 2A DVI OUT SOURCE LINK 2 IN DVI DVI OUT SOURCE LINK 3 IN DVI SERIAL INPUT 3B INPUT 3A 14 15 16 Figure 3.
båÅçêÉ=smñ=fåëí~ää~íáçå=dìáÇÉ VPx Hardware 3) Program 2 Out Analog One 15-pin D connector is provided for the Analog Program 2 Output. This output is identical to the analog Program 1 Output, except that it does not include edge feathering and data doubling components. 4) Program 2 Out DVI One DVI connector is provided for the Digital Program 2 Output. This output is identical to the digital Program 1 Output, except that it does not include edge feathering and data doubling components.
båÅçêÉ=smñ=fåëí~ää~íáçå=dìáÇÉ VPx Hardware 14) Unit ID Selector One 16-position selector (with physical digits 0 - 15) is provided for setting an unique ID on a VPx The selector enables you to assign logical IDs 1 to 16. Note Physical digit 0 equates to logical ID 16. By default, a VPx is configured as an DHCP Client, and it automatically obtains an IP address when it sees a DHCP Server. Controller Models SC and LC are configured (by default) as DHCP Servers.
båÅçêÉ=smñ=fåëí~ää~íáçå=dìáÇÉ VPx Hardware smñ=jLb=`çååÉÅíçêë The figure below illustrates a close-up of the M/E connectors on the VPx. Even though the figure uses M/E 1’s board, all M/E connections are identical on the VPx. Note The M/E connectors on a VPx are identical to those on a VP, minus the analog and HD/SDI connectors. a b DVI OUT c d INPUT 1A INPUT 1B SOURCE LINK 1 IN DVI Figure 4.
båÅçêÉ=smñ=fåëí~ää~íáçå=dìáÇÉ VPx Hardware previous VP or VPx in the chain. An M/E’s Source Link Input must always be connected to its associated M/E Source Link Output on the previous chassis, and never cross-routed. Note d) In Chapter 3 “Installation” of the Encore Presentation System User’s Guide, refer to the “Program and Source Link Connections” section for details on the link connectors in wide screen configurations.
båÅçêÉ=smñ=fåëí~ää~íáçå=dìáÇÉ VPx Hardware • In a 1 M/E system: ~ M/E 1 connector priorities are relative to the connectors being used: • The DVI Input A or Analog Input A connector could be set up as a Background input (lowest priority). • The DVI Input B or Analog Input B connector could be setup as a DSK input (highest priority). This leaves the other connectors to fall in between Background and DSK. The rule stating that “A” connectors are lower in priority than “B” connectors still holds.
båÅçêÉ=smñ=fåëí~ää~íáçå=dìáÇÉ Installation fåëí~ää~íáçå The following topics are discussed in this section: • • • • • Unpacking and Inspection Site Preparation Cable and Adapter Information Rack-Mount Installation Installing VPx råé~ÅâáåÖ=~åÇ=fåëéÉÅíáçå= Before opening the VPx box, inspect it for damage. If you find any damage, notify the shipping carrier immediately for all claims. As you open the box, compare its contents against the packing slip.
båÅçêÉ=smñ=fåëí~ää~íáçå=dìáÇÉ Installation • Distribute the units evenly to prevent hazardous conditions that may be created by uneven weight distribution. • Rack mount the units from the front rack ears using four rack screws (not supplied). Threads may be metric or otherwise — depending upon the rack type. • Install the lower of the two mounting holes first. fåëí~ääáåÖ=smñ This section provides detailed VPx installation procedures for the Encore configurations listed below.
båÅçêÉ=smñ=fåëí~ää~íáçå=dìáÇÉ Installation fåëí~ääáåÖ=smu=áå=~=táÇÉ=pÅêÉÉå=`çåÑáÖìê~íáçå The figure below illustrates a block diagram of a “triple” wide screen configuration that includes VPx. Use this diagram for reference in the following procedure. Please note: • • Aux destinations are not shown in the diagram. • A VP must be used as the “master” processor. Thereafter, either a VP or a VPx can be used. • Software version 1.
båÅçêÉ=smñ=fåëí~ää~íáçå=dìáÇÉ Installation For this procedure, you will need: Table 3. Equipment List, Wide Screen Encore Configuration Qty. Item Note 1 VP VPx cannot be used as the “master” processor 2 VP or VPx Use either processor as a “slave” unit in a widescreen configuration 1 Controller Model LC or SC 3 Video Projectors Customer supplied. 6 DVI or Analog Monitors Program and Preview (customer supplied). 1 Ethernet Switch Customer supplied 4 Ethernet cables Customer supplied.
båÅçêÉ=smñ=fåëí~ää~íáçå=dìáÇÉ Installation • Connect the computer’s “head 2” to processor 2, input 3A • Connect the computer’s “head 3” to processor 3, input 3A Note c. Input 3A resides on the lowest priority M/E in a 3 M/E system. To connect a second background, use input 3B. The DSK source may originate from a computer with a multi-head graphics card, but it is not a requirement.
båÅçêÉ=smñ=fåëí~ää~íáçå=dìáÇÉ Installation fåëí~ääáåÖ=smñ=áå=~=táÇÉ=pÅêÉÉå=mêÉîáÉï=`çåÑáÖìê~íáçå The figure below illustrates a “triple” wide screen configuration that includes a VPx, which is used to create a combined wide screen program/preview display. Please note: • Because a three M/E VPx provides up to 6 PIPs, this configuration is ideal for displaying a double or triple wide screen setup on a single monitor.
båÅçêÉ=smñ=fåëí~ää~íáçå=dìáÇÉ Installation Please note the following points regarding this configuration: • Processor #4 (VPx) receives DVI Program and Preview feeds from processors #1, #2 and #3. • Using Processor #4, three PIPs are scaled and positioned to create the wide screen Program display, and three more are scaled to create the Preview display. PIP 1A PIP 2A PIP 3A Wide Screen Program Wide Screen Preview PIP 1B PIP 2B PIP 3B Figure 7.
båÅçêÉ=smñ=fåëí~ää~íáçå=dìáÇÉ Installation 3. Rack mount processor #4. 4. Connect Ethernet from processor #4 to the Ethernet Switch. 5. Source Connections — connect DVI outputs from processors one, two and three to processor #4’s scaler inputs: 6. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Connect processor #1 DVI Program 2 output to processor #4 input 1A. Note Program 2 output is used because it is a clean feed, without any edge feathering or data doubling in the signal.
båÅçêÉ=smñ=fåëí~ää~íáçå=dìáÇÉ Installation fåëí~ääáåÖ=smñ=áå=~=táÇÉ=pÅêÉÉå=pí~Åâ=`çåÑáÖìê~íáçå The figure below illustrates a block diagram of a wide screen “stack” configuration that includes VPx. Aux destinations are not shown. Use this diagram for reference in the following procedure. Please note: • Software version 1.22 (or higher) must be installed first in your Encore Controller, prior to connecting your VPx processor(s).
båÅçêÉ=smñ=fåëí~ää~íáçå=dìáÇÉ Installation For this procedure, you will need: Table 5. Equipment List, Wide Screen Stack Configuration Qty. Item Note 2 VP Master units (ID#1 and ID#2) must be VP, not VPx. 2 VP or VPx The ID of the bottom stack processor must always be lower than the ID of the top stack processor. Use 6 total processors for triple wide screen, use 8 for quadruple wide, etc.
båÅçêÉ=smñ=fåëí~ää~íáçå=dìáÇÉ Installation 6. Ethernet Connections — a totally “local” network connection is recommended. Connect the VP(s), VPx(s) and Controller to the Switch. 7. Direct Source Connections — if you elect to use direct connections, in place of (or in addition to) router connections: a. b. Connect “direct” sources to each M/E’s input connectors on each stack. Note that in a wide screen stack system, scaled sources only connect to stack #1.
båÅçêÉ=smñ=fåëí~ää~íáçå=dìáÇÉ Installation 8. Stack Interconnections — a. b. 9. On the first stack: • Connect the bottom stack’s DVI Preview Output to the top stack’s Background 1 input (3A). • Connect the bottom stack’s DVI Program Output to the top stack’s Background 2 input (3B). On the second stack: • Connect the bottom stack’s DVI Preview Output to the top stack’s Background 1 input (3A). • Connect the bottom stack’s DVI Program Output to the top stack’s Background 2 input (3B).
båÅçêÉ=smñ=fåëí~ää~íáçå=dìáÇÉ Installation b. On the second stack, set the ID of the bottom stack Processor to 3 (VP or VPx). Set the ID of the top stack Processor to 4 (VP or VPx). Important In each stack, the ID of the bottom stack Processor must always be lower than the ID of the top stack Processor. Remember that master units (ID#1 and ID#2) must be VP only, not VPx. 13. Power On — Refer to Chapter 6 of the Encore Presentation System User’s Guide for all power on instructions.
båÅçêÉ=smñ=fåëí~ää~íáçå=dìáÇÉ Technical Specifications qÉÅÜåáÅ~ä=péÉÅáÑáÅ~íáçåë The following information is provided in this section: • • • • VPx Input Specifications Output Specifications Physical and Electrical Specifications Communications Specifications smñ=fåéìí=péÉÅáÑáÅ~íáçåë= The table below lists VPx input specifications. Table 6.
båÅçêÉ=smñ=fåëí~ää~íáçå=dìáÇÉ Technical Specifications lìíéìí=péÉÅáÑáÅ~íáçåë= The table below lists VPx output specifications. Table 7. Encore VPx Output Specifications Output Preview Output Program Output 1 Program Output 2 Parameter Analog Outputs RGBHV / RGBS / RGsB, YPbPr video (SD or HD), on 15-pin HD connectors DVI Output Per DDWG 1.0 on DVI-I connector Analog Outputs RGBHV / RGBS / RGsB, YPbPr video (SD or HD), on 15-pin HD connectors DVI Output Per DDWG 1.
båÅçêÉ=smñ=fåëí~ää~íáçå=dìáÇÉ Technical Specifications mÜóëáÅ~ä=~åÇ=bäÉÅíêáÅ~ä=péÉÅáÑáÅ~íáçåë= The table below lists VPx physical and electrical specifications. Table 8. Encore VPx Physical and Electrical Specifications Parameter Detail Specification Power VPx 120-240 VAC - 50/60 Hz., Auto-selecting 1.0A maximum Mechanical VPx 3 RU Rackmount Chassis H: 5.25 inches (13.34 cm) W: 17.00 inches (43.18 cm) D: 15.00 inches (38.10 cm) VPx Weight 1 M/E: 27.8 lbs (12.61 kg) 2 M/E: 30.5 lbs (13.