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`Ü~åÖÉ=eáëíçêó The table below lists the changes to the Encore Presentation System User’s Guide. Table 0-1. Change History Rev 6 Date ECP # Description Approved By A 12/10/04 1360 Released R. Pellicano B 10/24/06 1704 Updated features and menus R. Pellicano 03 1/22/10 575245 Updated features and menus R. Pellicano 04 2/5/10 575810 Updated features and menus R.
q~ÄäÉ=çÑ=`çåíÉåíë `Ü~éíÉê=N fåíêçÇìÅíáçå =K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=NT Software Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How to Use This Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Navigating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents M/E Input Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Program Output Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Analog Input Flexibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Controller Rear Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents Destination Bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Source Selection Bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Layer Control Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Layer Functions Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Live Switch Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Transition Section .
Table of Contents Rotary Encoder Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBar & Joystick Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Key Detect Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Destination Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aux Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Network Setup Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Input Source Patch Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents Crop Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Source Adjustment Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Source Adjustment Menu Trees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Source Adjustment Menu Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Source Adjustment Menu Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Source Joystick Functions . . .
Table of Contents Aux Destination Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aux Destination Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ImagePRO or PrePRO-II Aux Destination Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aux Destination Setup Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Output Format Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sync Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents Understanding Split and Mix Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Split Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mix Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Working with PIPs in Split Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Working with PIPs in Mix Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Modifying PIPs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents Storing User Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Applying User Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . User Key Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Working with Tallies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Enable/Disable Controller Lockout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents Via Web Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Serial Upgrade Method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ethernet Upgrade Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Troubleshooting Ethernet Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents 16 Encore Presentation System • User’s Guide • Rev 04
NK==fåíêçÇìÅíáçå This chapter is designed to introduce you to the Encore Presentation System. Areas to be covered are: • • • • • • • Software Version Chapter Structure How to Use This Guide Conventions Terms and Definitions System Overview New Feature Review Note Once you have reviewed all of the sections in this chapter, please continue with Chapter 2, “Hardware Orientation” on page 43.
NK==fåíêçÇìÅíáçå Software Version pçÑíï~êÉ=sÉêëáçå This version of the Encore User’s Guide is based on software version 1.24. All new features in this version (and all previous versions) are listed in the “New Feature Review” section on page 35. `Ü~éíÉê=píêìÅíìêÉ The following chapters provide instructions for all aspects of Encore Presentation System operations: 18 • Chapter 1, “Introduction” provides a system overview, and a list of important new features in this version of the User’s Guide.
NK==fåíêçÇìÅíáçå How to Use This Guide eçï=íç=rëÉ=qÜáë=dìáÇÉ Following are tips for streamlining your use of this User’s Guide in its electronic “PDF” form. k~îáÖ~íáåÖ Use Acrobat Reader’s “bookmarks” to navigate to the desired location. All chapter files have the same bookmark structure for instant navigation to any section. Please note: • Extensive hyperlinks are provided within the chapters.
NK==fåíêçÇìÅíáçå Conventions `çåîÉåíáçåë= The following conventions are used throughout this guide: • • • The symbol denotes an operations procedure. The symbol S denotes an example. Entries written in bold-face letters denote physical Controller buttons or chassis (Video Processor) connectors. S Press Split to ... • When two buttons together are required for an operation or function, the plus (+) sign is used between the buttons.
NK==fåíêçÇìÅíáçå Terms and Definitions ~ When discussing Encore operations, the term “mixer” will be used — specifically because the term “mixer” is silk-screened on the panel. Mixer 1 1 A 1 B Split Figure 1-1. Mixer Label in the Layer Control Section • • “Operator” refers to the person who uses the system. • A “Preset” is a register in which you can store (and recall) the entire Controller’s configuration or “look.” On the Controller LC, 900 presets are available.
NK==fåíêçÇìÅíáçå System Overview póëíÉã=lîÉêîáÉï The following topics are discussed in this section: • • • • • • • • • • Advanced Video Processing Encore Features The Encore Video Processor A Word About Layers A Word About Destinations Effect Combinations Integration with Signal Routers Event Management Configuration Applications Product Differentiation ^Çî~åÅÉÇ=sáÇÉç=mêçÅÉëëáåÖ The Encore Presentation System is the most advanced video processing and presentation control system on the market today.
NK==fåíêçÇìÅíáçå System Overview båÅçêÉ=cÉ~íìêÉë Following is a detailed list of Encore features: • • Up to 12 independent windows or 6 windows with seamless transitions. • PIP effects, including: Two native high resolution background channels provide background video underneath PIPs and Keys. Background transitions are standard. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ • A full range of transitions, such as dissolves and wipes. Smooth moves, with keyframe-controlled sizing and positioning. Adjustable aspect ratio.
NK==fåíêçÇìÅíáçå System Overview qÜÉ=båÅçêÉ=sáÇÉç=mêçÅÉëëçê The Encore Video Processor is a compact chassis that provides the Encore Presentation System’s input and output circuitry. Two models are available: • The “standard” Video Processor (VP) is a full-featured model that includes all input, output, genlock and link circuitry. • The VPx is a VP with a reduced set of inputs (DVI only). The VPx is used for widescreen configurations, and a special widescreen “preview” configuration.
NK==fåíêçÇìÅíáçå System Overview • • 2048 x 1080p Digital Cinema video Plasma display resolutions The figure below illustrates a block diagram of the VPx’s M/E. VPx M/E Board Source Link Scaler A DVI Background Channel Mixer Source Link Scaler B DVI Background Channel Figure 1-3.
NK==fåíêçÇìÅíáçå System Overview ^=tçêÇ=^Äçìí=i~óÉêë Within the Encore system, each mixer has two layers, A and B, and each can be assigned to either PIP or Key functionality. A typical single mixer application (including the DSK) is illustrated below. Background Layer A: PIP Nature Layer B: Key Wilderness DSK Figure 1-4.
NK==fåíêçÇìÅíáçå System Overview • Between mixers, the hierarchy of priorities is easy: Background M/E 1 (Mixer 1) M/E 2 (Mixer 2) M/E 3 (Mixer 3) DSK Figure 1-5. Mixer Priority ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ The Background layer is always at the bottom. All effects on Mixer 1 are visually in front of the background. All effects on Mixer 2 are in front of Mixer 1. All effects on Mixer 3 are in front of Mixers 1 and 2. The DSK is visually in front of Mixers 1, 2, 3 and background.
NK==fåíêçÇìÅíáçå System Overview bÑÑÉÅí=`çãÄáå~íáçåë A fully-loaded Encore VP or VPx is a unit with three mixer (M/E) boards. A unit configured in this way can scale six input sources to create PIPs and/or Keys. These in turn can be sized and positioned on the screen in real-time. This section illustrates the many (but not all) combinations of image effects that you can create on 1, 2 and 3 mixer systems.
NK==fåíêçÇìÅíáçå System Overview • Single Mixer Effect 2 This transition is similar to effect 1, but because the DSK is not in use, the background can transition from source A to B, and the PIP can transition between layers A and B. Background A ↔B PIP 1A ↔ 1B Figure 1-7. Single Mixer Effect 2 Diagram • Single Mixer Effect 3 In this effect, because the DSK is in use, the background cannot transition.
NK==fåíêçÇìÅíáçå System Overview • Single Mixer Effect 5 In this effect, because the DSK is in use, the background cannot transition — you can use either A or B. Here, you can independently fade two scaled PIPs up and down — with or without the DSK on screen. Background PIP 1A PIP 1B DSK Figure 1-10. Single Mixer Effect 5 Diagram • Single Mixer Effect 6 This transition is similar to effect 5, but because the DSK is not in use, the background can transition.
NK==fåíêçÇìÅíáçå System Overview • Dual Mixer Effect 2 With this dual Mixer effect, you can transition backgrounds between sources A and B, plus independently size, position, cut or fade a PIP and key on each Mixer. Transitions within the PIPs cannot be performed. The DSK can be used without restriction. Background A PIP 1A Key 1B ↔B PIP 2A Key 2B DSK Figure 1-13.
NK==fåíêçÇìÅíáçå System Overview • Triple Mixer Effect 2 This effect enables you to transition between backgrounds sources, plus independently size, position, cut or fade a PIP and key on each of the three Mixers. Transitions within the PIPs or transitions between keys cannot be performed. Background A ↔B PIP 3A PIP 1A Key 1B PIP 2A Key 3B Key 2B DSK Figure 1-16.
NK==fåíêçÇìÅíáçå System Overview • The range of external devices that can be controlled is greatly increased, permitting users to automate entire shows. The Events Manager software also supports the management of digital media sources. `çåÑáÖìê~íáçå=^ééäáÅ~íáçåë Two configuration applications are available to assist with system setup, backup and restore functions.
NK==fåíêçÇìÅíáçå System Overview mêçÇìÅí=aáÑÑÉêÉåíá~íáçå The table below illustrates the differences between the small (SC) and large (LC) Encore controllers. Table 1-1.
NK==fåíêçÇìÅíáçå New Feature Review kÉï=cÉ~íìêÉ=oÉîáÉï This section lists the new features that have been implemented in recent versions of Encore software. Reference links are provided. • • • Software Version 1.24 Features Software Version 1.22 Features Software Version 1.19 Features pçÑíï~êÉ=sÉêëáçå=NKOQ=cÉ~íìêÉë The following new features have been implemented in software version 1.24. • Stacked Configuration Support Stacked configuration support has been added to the Encore Controller SC.
NK==fåíêçÇìÅíáçå New Feature Review pçÑíï~êÉ=sÉêëáçå=NKOO=cÉ~íìêÉë The following features were implemented in software version 1.22. • Vertical Blending Vertical Array blending is supported, and all cabling to the VP and VPx is the same as a standard widescreen setup. In Chapter 6, refer to the “Vertical Blend Setup” section on page 278 for instructions. • ScreenPRO-II EOC Support When a ScreenPRO-II is used as a destination, Encore supports the Enhanced Output Card (EOC) option of the ScreenPRO-II.
NK==fåíêçÇìÅíáçå New Feature Review • Enhanced Source Preview The Source Preview function has been enhanced. After the button has been pushed for the first time, the next press sizes the PIP to 1:1, with respect to the source’s input resolution. In Chapter 7, refer to the “Using Source Preview” section on page 333 for details.
NK==fåíêçÇìÅíáçå New Feature Review • Support for Lantronix UDS2100 Support is provided for the Lantronix UDS2100, a serial-to-Ethernet device that replaces the UDS200 — which Lantronix is phasing out. Both models will continue to be supported by Encore. In Chapter 3, refer to the “Installation” section on page 64 for details on using the Lantronix to connect two (or more) serial routers to Encore. pçÑíï~êÉ=sÉêëáçå=NKNV=cÉ~íìêÉë The following features were implemented in software version 1.19.
NK==fåíêçÇìÅíáçå New Feature Review standard Aux (monitors), ImagePRO Aux and PresentationPRO-II Aux. Refer to Appendix D, “Working With Destinations” on page 393 for details. • Support for VP or VPx IDs 17 - 32 Using the Miscellaneous Menu, you can re-define VP or VPx IDs using numbers 17 - 32. Only processors that are not currently defined as destinations can be redefined. In Chapter 5, refer to the “Miscellaneous Menu” section on page 196 for details.
NK==fåíêçÇìÅíáçå New Feature Review • Support for Analog Backgrounds Using the Background Input Setup Menu, you can choose between Analog, DVI Matte and “frame grab” backgrounds. In Chapter 5, refer to the “Background Input Setup Menu” section on page 237 for details. • Support for Two Separate Matte Colors Two separate matte colors can be defined, one for BG A and one for BG B. In Chapter 5, refer to the “Background Menu Functions — Matte Type” section on page 240 for details.
NK==fåíêçÇìÅíáçå New Feature Review • Programmable Controller Lockout You can lock the Controller, thus preventing key presses from changing the system. While locked, serial commands can still be sent via the Console Port. To unlock the Controller, a lockout code is required. In Chapter 7, refer to the “Enable/Disable Controller Lockout” section on page 352 for instructions.
NK==fåíêçÇìÅíáçå New Feature Review 42 Encore Presentation System • User’s Guide • Rev 04
OK==e~êÇï~êÉ=lêáÉåí~íáçå få=qÜáë=`Ü~éíÉê This chapter provides detailed information about Encore’s hardware, including the Video Processor, VPx, and the Controller (rear panel only). The following topics are discussed: • • • • • Video Processors M/E Input Notes Program Output Notes Analog Input Flexibility Controller Rear Panels Note Once you have reviewed all of the sections in this chapter, please continue with Chapter 3, “Hardware Installation” on page 61.
2. Hardware Orientation Video Processors sáÇÉç=mêçÅÉëëçêë The following topics are discussed in this section: • • • • • • • Video Processor Front Panel VPx Front Panel Video Processor Rear Panel VPx Rear Panel A Word About M/E Connector Priority M/E Connectors (VP) M/E Connectors (VPx) sáÇÉç=mêçÅÉëëçê=cêçåí=m~åÉä The figure below illustrates the Video Processor (VP) front panel: 1 2 3 Visibly yours Folsom ENCORE Figure 2-1.
2. Hardware Orientation Video Processors smñ=cêçåí=m~åÉä The VPx front panel is identical to the “standard” VP front panel, with the exception of the VPx product label, as shown below: Folsom ENCORE VPx Figure 2-2.
2. Hardware Orientation Video Processors 1) Preview Out DVI One DVI connector is provided for Digital Preview Output. In Appendix A, refer to the “DVI Connector Pinouts” section on page 369 for pinouts. 2) Preview Out Analog One 15-pin D connector is provided for Analog Preview Output. In Appendix A, refer to the “Analog 15-pin D Connector” section on page 371 for pinouts. 3) Program 2 Out Analog One 15-pin D connector is provided for the Analog Program 2 Output.
2. Hardware Orientation Video Processors 10) Ethernet Port One RJ-45 connector is provided for 10/100BaseT Ethernet communications. For multiple connections, use an Ethernet switch on an isolated network. 11) Genlock One BNC connector is provided for an analog Genlock connection. PAL or NTSC black burst or composite sync signals are recommended. Please note: ~ In wide screen applications, all VPs must be locked together.
2. Hardware Orientation Video Processors 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 2-4.
2. Hardware Orientation Video Processors 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. In Appendix A, see the “Analog 15-pin D Connector” section on page 371 for pinouts. 4) Program 2 Out DVI One DVI connector is provided for the Digital Program 2 Output.
2. Hardware Orientation Video Processors 10) Ethernet Port One RJ-45 connector is provided for 10/100BaseT Ethernet communications. For multiple connections, use an Ethernet switch on an isolated network. 11) M/E 1 Connectors 12) M/E 2 Connectors 13) M/E 3 Connectors Six analog and digital connectors are provided for each M/E. Please note: ~ All M/E boards are identical on a VPx. See the “M/E Connectors (VPx)” section on page 52 for details.
2. Hardware Orientation Video Processors With this in mind, the information below lists how the physical connectors relate to the various mixers on different VP and VPx configurations. Keep this correlation in mind when you are making rear-panel connections. • • • In a 3 M/E system: ~ M/E 1 connectors are the highest priority. They appear as Mixer 3 on the Controller. The DSK will be connected to the M/E 1 board. ~ ~ M/E 2 connectors have middle priority. They appear as Mixer 2.
2. Hardware Orientation Video Processors jLb=`çååÉÅíçêë=EsmF The figure below illustrates a close-up of the M/E connectors on the VP. Even though the figure uses M/E 1’s board, all M/E connections are identical. a Hol es ANALOG b c d e f HD / SDI g HD / SDI INPUT 1A DVI OUT SOURCE LINK 1 IN DVI INPUT 1B h Hol es ANALOG Figure 2-5.
2. Hardware Orientation Video Processors An M/E’s Source Link Output must always be connected to its associated M/E Source Link Input on the next chassis, and never cross-routed. S Connect M/E 2’s Source Link Output on Processor 1 to M/E 2’s Source Link Input on Processor 2. Please note: ~ ~ In a multi-chassis configuration, the link can extend to all chassis. In all cases, the looped inputs are “pre-scaler.
2. Hardware Orientation Video Processors jLb=`çååÉÅíçêë=EsmñF 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 c d INPUT 1A INPUT 1B DVI OUT SOURCE LINK 1 IN DVI Figure 2-6.
2. Hardware Orientation Video Processors b) Source Link Out One DVI connector is provided for the M/E’s Source Link Output. For wide screen and multi-screen applications, this connector loops your inputs to the next VP or VPx in the chain. Because all analog and digital inputs reside in the digital domain, each “link” output loops those inputs to the next Processor’s scalers.
2. Hardware Orientation M/E Input Notes jLb=fåéìí=kçíÉë Please note the following important points regarding M/E inputs: • Single Processor Configurations (VP and VPx) — Inputs are connected to the VP in the normal manner. You can connect a total of six inputs to each M/E: ~ ~ Three inputs can connect to layer A (HD/SDI, analog and DVI). Three inputs can connect to layer B (HD/SDI, analog and DVI).
2. Hardware Orientation Program Output Notes mêçÖê~ã=lìíéìí=kçíÉë For both VP and VPx units, please note the following important points regarding the Processor’s program outputs: • HD/SDI Outputs — For the HD/SDI output, you can set the output to be SDI (SMPTE 259M-C, NTSC or PAL) or HD-SDI (SMPTE 292M, HDTV). When you set this output resolutions, all output connectors will output that same resolution. • DVI Program Outputs — DVI Program outputs are digital only. They do not have analog connections.
2. Hardware Orientation Controller Rear Panels `çåíêçääÉê=oÉ~ê=m~åÉäë The figure below illustrates the rear panel connectors on both Controllers (SC and LC). The panels are identical on both models. 4 8 100-240 V 47-63Hz, 2.75A ETHERNET KEYBOARD EXT COMM USB B MultiMedia Card 1 3 2 CONSOLE TALLY 6 7 5 Figure 2-7.
2. Hardware Orientation Controller Rear Panels 3) MultiMedia Card Slot One MultiMedia Card Slot is provided for a Flash Memory Card connection to the Controller. The flash card enables you to store and recall system configurations, and transfer them between Controllers as required. In Chapter 5, refer to the “Miscellaneous Menu” section on page 196 for details on backup and restore. 4) Ethernet Port One RJ-45 connector is provided for 10/100BaseT Ethernet communications with the Encore Processor.
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PK==e~êÇï~êÉ=fåëí~ää~íáçå få=qÜáë=`Ü~éíÉê This chapter provides comprehensive installation instructions for the Encore system’s hardware. The following topics are discussed: • • • • • • • • Safety Precautions Unpacking and Inspection Site Preparation Rack-Mount Installation Cable and Adapter Information Installation Connection Charts Program and Source Link Connections Note Once you have reviewed all of the sections in this chapter, please continue with Chapter 4, “Controller Orientation” on page 107.
3. Hardware Installation Safety Precautions p~ÑÉíó=mêÉÅ~ìíáçåë= For all Encore Presentation System installation procedures, observe the following important safety and handling rules to avoid damage to yourself and the equipment: • To protect users from electric shock, ensure that the power supplies for each VP, VPx and Control Panel connect to earth via the ground wire provided in the AC power Cord. • The AC Socket-outlet should be installed near the equipment and be easily accessible.
3. Hardware Installation Cable and Adapter Information `~ÄäÉ=~åÇ=^Ç~éíÉê=fåÑçêã~íáçå The table below provides cable and adapter information: Table 3-1.
3. Hardware Installation Installation fåëí~ää~íáçå Detailed installation procedures are provided for the Encore configurations listed below.
3. Hardware Installation Installation páåÖäÉ=pÅêÉÉå=`çåÑáÖìê~íáçå The figure below illustrates a block diagram of a single screen Encore configuration. Use this diagram for reference in the following procedure. Please note: • Aux destinations are not shown in the diagram below. Program M/E Inputs Preview Projector Encore Video Processor Scaled Sources PG 2 PVW Unscaled Sources PG 1 To: Routers ScreenPRO-II PresentationPRO-II ImagePRO Ethernet Switch Controller SC or LC Figure 3-1.
3. Hardware Installation Installation 2. In Appendix A, refer to the “Physical and Electrical Specifications” section on page 367 for electrical and mechanical details. 3. In Chapter 2, refer to the “Video Processor Rear Panel” section on page 45 and the “Controller Rear Panels” section on page 58 for all connector locations. 4. For the VP, follow the rack mount procedures as outlined in the “Rack-Mount Installation” section on page 62. Note 5. 6. 7. 8.
3. Hardware Installation Installation 9. d. Ensure that all sources are properly connected to your router(s). e. Connect all selected router outputs to the desired M/E inputs. ScreenPRO-II Connections — if your system includes one (or more) destination ScreenPRO-II units, you can configure the unit for internal or external routing: a. When External routers are used, connect two outputs from an Analog router to any two HD-15 inputs on the ScreenPRO-II.
3. Hardware Installation Installation qêáéäÉ=pÅêÉÉå=`çåÑáÖìê~íáçå The figure below illustrates a block diagram of a triple screen Encore configuration. This diagram can be used as reference in the procedure. Please note: • • • Aux destinations are not shown in the diagram below. This procedure can be used for configurations consisting of from 2 to 32 screens. A VP must be used for each single destination. VPx cannot be used.
3. Hardware Installation Installation Table 3-3. Equipment List, Triple Screen Encore Configuration (Continued) Qty. Item Note 4 Ethernet cables Customer supplied. Additional cables required for routers. TBD Sources, routers, cables Analog, Video and/or DVI as required (customer supplied) Use the following steps to install a triple screen Encore configuration: 1. Follow the unpacking procedures as listed in the “Unpacking and Inspection” section on page 62. 2.
3. Hardware Installation Installation c. 9. To connect two (or more) serial routers, a third-party Ethernet-to-Serial converter is required, such as the Lantronix model UDS100, UDS200 or UDS2100 (http://www.lantronix.com). Each UDS2100 can control two serial routers. • Using RS-232 cables, connect each router to the UDS2100. • Set up a static IP address on the Lantronix. The recommended range is 192.168.0.191 - 192.168.0.240 — so as not to conflict with Encore devices. See the Lantronix User’s Guide.
3. Hardware Installation Installation 14. System ID — Using the Unit ID Selector, set the ID of VP #1 to 1, VP #2 to 2, VP #3 to 3. Each Processor must have a unique ID. Note Using the Miscellaneous Menu, you can redefine IDs using numbers 17 - 32. In Chapter 5, refer to the “Miscellaneous Menu” section on page 196 for details. 15. Power On — all power on instructions are covered in Chapter 6. With all connections made, continue with Chapter 4, “Controller Orientation” on page 107.
3. Hardware Installation Installation táÇÉ=pÅêÉÉå=`çåÑáÖìê~íáçå The figure below illustrates a block diagram of a “triple” wide screen configuration. Use this diagram for reference in the following procedure. Please note: • • Aux destinations are not shown in the diagram below. • A VP must be used as the “master” processor. Thereafter, either a VP or a VPx can be used. This procedure can be used for wide screen configurations consisting of from 2 to 32 screens.
3. Hardware Installation Installation Table 3-4. Equipment List, Wide Screen Encore Configuration (Continued) Qty. Item Note 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. Additional cables required for routers.
3. Hardware Installation Installation • Note d. Connect the computer’s “head 3” to processor 3, input 3A 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. S Connecting a single-head graphics card to processor 3 only would enable a bug to be placed only in that screen space.
3. Hardware Installation Installation 9. d. Ensure that all sources are connected to your router(s). e. Connect all selected router outputs to the desired M/E inputs on VP 1. ScreenPRO-II Connections — if your system includes one (or more) destination ScreenPRO-II units, you can configure them for internal or external routing: a. When External routers are used, connect two outputs from an Analog router to any two HD-15 inputs on the ScreenPRO-II.
3. Hardware Installation Installation táÇÉ=pÅêÉÉå=`çåÑáÖìê~íáçå=mäìë=táÇÉ=pÅêÉÉå=mêÉîáÉï The figure below illustrates a “triple” wide screen configuration that includes a fourth VP or VPx, which is used to create a combined wide screen program/preview display. Please note: • Because the fourth VP or VPx provides up to 6 PIPs, this procedure is ideal for displaying a double or triple wide screen configuration on a single monitor.
3. Hardware Installation Installation Please note the following points regarding this configuration: • Processor #4 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 3-5.
3. Hardware Installation Installation 4. 5. Source Connections — connect DVI outputs from processors one, two and three to processor #4’s scaler inputs: ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 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. Connect processor #1 DVI Preview 2 output to processor #4 input 1B. Connect processor #2 DVI Program 2 output to processor #4 input 2A.
3. Hardware Installation Installation 4. Select the destination that you assigned to processor #4. 5. Scale and align three PIPs for the “Preview” portion of the display, and three PIPs for the “Program” portion, as illustrated in Figure 3-5 on page 77. Single-button method — Use the following steps to complete your wide screen preview setup, using one button for all six processor sources.
3. Hardware Installation Installation páåÖäÉ=pÅêÉÉå=pí~Åâ=`çåÑáÖìê~íáçå “Stacking” is a configuration method that provides access to six mixers, with the ability to display up to 12 PIPs on screen simultaneously. Please note: • • • • Video Processors (VP) must be used as “master” units in a stack. Both VP and VPx units can be used as “slave” units in a wide screen stack. Stacking is available for both the Controller SC and LC. A stack configuration does not add any additional video delay.
3. Hardware Installation Installation For this procedure, you will need: Table 3-6. Equipment List, Single Screen Stack Configuration Qty. Item Note 2 VP Master units (ID#1 and ID#2) must be VP, not VPx. The ID of the bottom stack VP must always be lower than the ID of the top stack VP. 1 Controller Model SC or LC 1 Video Projector Customer supplied 2 DVI or Analog Monitors Program and Preview (customer supplied) 1 Ethernet Switch Customer supplied 3 Ethernet cables Customer supplied.
3. Hardware Installation Installation b. c. d. 7. 8. 9. • Connect “direct” sources 1 - 6 to each M/E’s input connectors on the “bottom stack” processor. • Connect “direct” sources 7 - 12 to each M/E’s input connectors on the “top stack” processor. Connect unscaled Background sources to the bottom stack: • Connect background source 1 to input 3A. • Connect background source 2 to input 3B. Connect unscaled DSK sources to the top stack: • Connect DSK source 1 to input 1A.
3. Hardware Installation Installation 10. ScreenPRO-II Connections — if your system includes one (or more) destination ScreenPRO-II units, you can configure the units for internal or external routing: a. When External routers are used, connect two outputs from an Analog router to any two HD-15 inputs on the ScreenPRO-II. An SDI router can also be connected to BNC inputs 1 and 2. During setup, these specific patches will be defined using the Output Patch Menu. b.
3. Hardware Installation Installation táÇÉ=pÅêÉÉå=pí~Åâ=`çåÑáÖìê~íáçå The figure below illustrates a block diagram of a wide screen “stack” configuration. Aux destinations are not shown. Use this diagram for reference in the following procedure.
3. Hardware Installation Installation Table 3-7. Equipment List, Wide Screen Stack Configuration (Continued) Qty. Item Note 1 Ethernet Switch Customer supplied 5 Ethernet cables Customer supplied. Additional cables required for routers.
3. Hardware Installation Installation c. • On stack #1 only, connect “direct” sources 1 - 6 to each M/E’s input connectors on the “bottom stack” processor. • On stack #1 only, connect “direct” sources 7 - 12 to each M/E’s input connectors on the “top stack” processor. Unscaled Backgrounds must originate from computers with multi-head graphics cards, and connect to the same input on each “bottom stack” processor.
3. Hardware Installation Installation b. 8. 9. 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). D/A Connections — a. If your system includes analog, SDI or DVI D/As, connect video inputs to the D/As as required. b. Connect D/A outputs to the to the desired M/E input connectors on the first stack only.
3. Hardware Installation Installation 11. Output Connections — all output monitor and projector connections originate from the “top stack” processors: a. On each “top stack” processor, connect the analog or digital Preview Output to the input of the associated Preview Monitor. b. On each “top stack” processor, connect the analog or digital Program 2 Output to the input of the associated Program Monitor. c.
3. Hardware Installation Connection Charts `çååÉÅíáçå=`Ü~êíë= A series of Connection Charts are provided on the following pages to assist with your input connections. The following topics are discussed: • • • • Connection Overview Chart Instructions Sample Connection Charts Blank Connection Charts `çååÉÅíáçå=lîÉêîáÉï Please remember the following important points regarding system interconnection: • Each M/E has two scalers, each with three inputs: Analog, HD/SDI and DVI-I.
3. Hardware Installation Connection Charts `Ü~êí=fåëíêìÅíáçåë Following are instructions for using the connection charts: • Router I/O Charts Complete one chart for each video router in your system (up to the maximum 8). • ~ ~ ~ Column 1: list the sources that are connected to the router inputs. Note The router charts can also be used for D/A connections. Column 2: list the Encore button(s) to which the source will be patched. Column 4: list where each router output will be connected.
3. Hardware Installation Connection Charts p~ãéäÉ=`çååÉÅíáçå=`Ü~êíë Following are sample connection charts for an Encore system comprised of 1 x analog router, 2 x direct inputs, and 6 x destinations. Table 3-8.
3. Hardware Installation Connection Charts _ä~åâ=`çååÉÅíáçå=`Ü~êíë= The following blank connection charts are provided: • • • Router I/O Charts Direct Encore Input Chart Encore Destination Chart oçìíÉê=fLl=`Ü~êíë= Complete one chart for each video router in your system. Encore supports up to eight routers. Note that these charts can also be used for D/As. Table 3-11.
3. Hardware Installation Connection Charts Table 3-12. Router I/O Chart #2 Router #2 Router Type: Source Analog Router Input/Output Digital DVI Destination 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Table 3-13.
3. Hardware Installation Connection Charts Table 3-14. Router I/O Chart #4 Router #4 Router Type: Source Analog Router Input/Output Digital DVI Destination 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Table 3-15.
3. Hardware Installation Connection Charts Table 3-16. Router I/O Chart #6 Router #6 Router Type: Source Analog Router Input/Output Digital DVI Destination 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Table 3-17.
3. Hardware Installation Connection Charts Table 3-18. Router I/O Chart #8 Router #8 Router Type: Source Analog Router Input/Output Digital DVI Destination 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 aáêÉÅí=båÅçêÉ=fåéìí=`Ü~êí= Complete the following chart for any sources that will be connected directly to Encore (such as a computer for a DVI background). Table 3-19.
3. Hardware Installation Connection Charts båÅçêÉ=aÉëíáå~íáçå=`Ü~êí= Complete the following chart for all Encore destinations. Table 3-20.
3. Hardware Installation Program and Source Link Connections mêçÖê~ã=~åÇ=pçìêÅÉ=iáåâ=`çååÉÅíáçåë The following topics are discussed in this section: • • Overview of Edge-Blending Technology Connecting Program and Source Links lîÉêîáÉï=çÑ=bÇÖÉJ_äÉåÇáåÖ=qÉÅÜåçäçÖó Edge-blending technology is becoming increasingly popular for supporting very large highresolution displays. The technology is very flexible and supports a wide range of screen configurations.
3. Hardware Installation Program and Source Link Connections inherent resolution of the output image remains that of the source material, 1920x1080 pixels. 1920 HDTV Image 1920 x 1080 båÅçêÉ 1080 1280 Image for Projector 1 1280 x 1024 båÅç 1024 1280 Image for Projector 2 1280 x 1024 ÅçêÉ 1024 1920 båÅçêÉ 1024 1 2 Figure 3-10.
3. Hardware Installation Program and Source Link Connections sáÇÉç=mêçÅÉëëáåÖ The purpose of the edge-blending process is to provide a smooth transition for the eye over the blending region. To provide a smooth transition, identical image data from two different projectors must be superimposed and the output from each projector must be edge feathered to provide seamless optical mixing of the two source images.
3. Hardware Installation Program and Source Link Connections • Edge Feathering The overlapping image data in the blend region must be edge-feathered to support a seamless optical blend. The transfer function must be programmable to support blend regions of different widths and adjust to different video characteristics. A typical blend function is illustrated below. Blend Region Image Intensity for Image 1 Image Intensity for Image 2 Figure 3-12.
3. Hardware Installation Program and Source Link Connections `çååÉÅíáåÖ=mêçÖê~ã=~åÇ=pçìêÅÉ=iáåâë This section provides instructions for connecting Program Link and Source Link connections (DVI-I) in a variety of Encore configurations. • • Left Justified Configuration Center Justified Configuration Important Secure all cable connections tightly to ensure reliable operation.
3. Hardware Installation Program and Source Link Connections 3. For the last processor in the chain, do not connect the Program Link Out connector. 4. Source Link Connections (DVI-I) For processor 1, connect each M/E’s Source Link Out connector to the associated Source Link In connector on processor 2, as illustrated below.
3. Hardware Installation Program and Source Link Connections `ÉåíÉê=gìëíáÑáÉÇ=`çåÑáÖìê~íáçå Center justification means that the projected image is properly centered within the available number of pixels, and that unused source material is removed from the far left and far right of the image. A two-projector sample is illustrated below. Projector 2 Image Projector 1 Image båÅçêÉ Unused Source Material Image Overlap Region Unused Source Material Figure 3-16.
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QK==`çåíêçääÉê=lêáÉåí~íáçå få=qÜáë=`Ü~éíÉê This chapter describes each section of the system’s two controllers — the models LC and SC. The descriptions are designed to familiarize you with each section, the buttons within the sections, and basic information about each button’s function. Full operating procedures are provided in Chapter 7, and hyperlinks are provided where appropriate.
4. Controller Orientation Controller LC Front Panel `çåíêçääÉê=i`=cêçåí=m~åÉä The figure below illustrates the Controller LC front panel: 1 2 1 3 4 5 6 Folsom ENCORE 7 15 16 8 9 17 12 10 11 13 14 18 Figure 4-1.
4. Controller Orientation Controller LC Front Panel 3) Alphanumeric Keypad The Alphanumeric Keypad is reserved for numeric functions. This section is only available on the LC Controller. Refer to the “Alphanumeric Keypad” section on page 119 for additional details. 4) Joystick Section The Joystick Section includes a 3-axis joystick that enables you to adjust PIPs, Keys and additional system parameters. The section also includes dedicated buttons that change the Joystick’s function.
4. Controller Orientation Controller LC Front Panel 13) Transition Section The Transition Section includes the T-Bar for manually mixing sources on and off Program, plus dedicated buttons for cuts, auto-transitions and sequencing. Refer to the “Transition Section” heading on page 135 for details. 14) Group Control Section The Group Control Section enables you to take one or more destinations and assign them to a single button, simplifying the task of selecting destinations.
4. Controller Orientation Controller SC Front Panel `çåíêçääÉê=p`=cêçåí=m~åÉä The figure below illustrates the Controller SC front panel. This panel includes many of the same sections as the Controller LC — the difference is that the sections are more compact, and some LC capabilities are not provided. 1 2 3 4 10 13 11 5 12 6 14 7 8 9 15 Figure 4-2.
4. Controller Orientation Controller SC Front Panel 4) Preset Section The Preset Section enables you to store and recall Controller setups, called “presets.” On the Controller SC, you have access to 64 presets — 8 pages of 8 presets each. Refer to the “Preset Section” heading on page 123 for details. 5) Destination Bus The Destination Bus allows you to route the Controller’s output to one or more destinations. On the Controller SC, six destinations are available.
4. Controller Orientation Use of Color rëÉ=çÑ=`çäçê Color plays an important role with each Controller’s array of buttons: White buttons are used for sources, destinations, presets and user keys. 1 Gray buttons are used for softkeys (in the Touch Screen section) and for keypad buttons. Input Crop Yellow buttons are almost exclusively reserved for “mode” control. They are used to change the joystick mode, PIP and Key functions, the transition mode and the layer control mode.
4. Controller Orientation Controller Sections `çåíêçääÉê=pÉÅíáçåë This section provides detailed descriptions of each Controller section. Illustrations for both Controller models are provided, and the differences in functionality are clearly noted.
4. Controller Orientation Controller Sections qçìÅÜ=pÅêÉÉå=pÉÅíáçå The figure below illustrates the Touch Screen Section, which is identical on both Controller models. The model LC has two Touch Screen sections, while the model SC has one. A sample menu is shown below. PIP ADJUSTMENT B O R D E R H Size ( 34.6%) 788 V Size (68.8%) 528 H Position -98 V Position 30 S I Z E H P O S S H A D O W 2.
4. Controller Orientation Controller Sections 3) Touch Screen All menus and functions can be accessed in a variety of ways: ~ Touch the desired label on the Touch Screen itself (for example, the {BORDER} button) to access the menu. ~ ~ Press a Softkey that is directly adjacent to a label. ~ Touch a particular line to move the highlight to that line, then use the ADJ rotary knob (or the Joystick’s Z-Axis Knob) to adjust the value.
4. Controller Orientation Controller Sections póëíÉã=hÉóé~Ç The figure below illustrates the System Keypad, which provides direct access to system configuration and setup menus. The keypads for the models LC and SC are slightly different in functionality, as noted below.
4. Controller Orientation Controller Sections Presets Presets — press to display the Preset Recall Options Menu, which enables you to recall all (or part) of a stored preset. In Chapter 5, refer to the “Preset Recall Options Menu” section on page 208 for details. Effects Effects — press to display the Effects Menu, which allows you to modify PIP and Key transition effects, including the ability to define keyframes, paths and effect properties.
4. Controller Orientation Controller Sections ^äéÜ~åìãÉêáÅ=hÉóé~Ç The figure below shows the Alphanumeric Keypad which is used for certain numeric functions on the Controller LC only. 1 ABC 2 DEF 3 Preset GHI 4 JKL 5 MNO 6 Seq PQRS 7 TUV 8 WXYZ 9 Time Code Clear 0 Enter Figure 4-5. Alphanumeric Keypad, Controller LC The Alphanumeric Keypad enables you to enter and change numeric fields (on the Touch Screen) without having to use a rotary knob (e.g.
4. Controller Orientation Controller Sections gçóëíáÅâ=pÉÅíáçå The figure below illustrates the Joystick Section, which is identical on both Controllers. ADJUSTMENT PANEL Source Crop Reset Top Left Bottom Right Fine Adjust Figure 4-6. Joystick Section When a PIP or Key is selected in the Layer Control Section, the buttons in the Joystick Section are automatically assigned to manipulate that feature on Preview.
4. Controller Orientation Controller Sections Source — press to assign the Joystick to sizing and positioning the source image within the PIP or Key boundaries. Please note: Source • In Source mode, the PIP or Key’s placement on screen remains static, while the image is adjusted within. • If a PIP is selected, the Input Source Adjustment Menu appears when Source is enabled. • If a Key is selected, the Key Source Adjustment Menu appears when Source is enabled.
4. Controller Orientation Controller Sections j~ÅÜáåÉ=`çåíêçä=pÉÅíáçå The figure below illustrates the Machine Control Section, which is reserved for controlling external devices. The section is only available on the Controller LC. MACHINE CONTROL Rev Jog Still Rev Fwd Jog Fast Fwd Stop Mark In Mark Out Cue Load Play Gang Roll Figure 4-7. Machine Control Section Note Machine Control functionality is currently not implemented.
4. Controller Orientation Controller Sections mêÉëÉí=pÉÅíáçå The figures below illustrate the Preset Sections on each Controller model. PRESETS Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Learn Delete Next Previous Page Figure 4-9. Preset Section, Controller SC PRESETS Page 1 2 3 4 3 29 30 Learn Delete Next Previous Page Figure 4-10. Preset Section, Controller LC A Preset is a register in which you can store and recall entire Controller setups.
4. Controller Orientation Controller Sections Delete — hold down Delete, then press the desired Preset button to delete that register from memory. Delete S To delete preset 8 from memory, press Delete + 8. Next — press to recall the next valid Preset in sequential order. Please note: Next • • If a Preset is undefined, it will be skipped when Next is pressed. Next includes the ability to “wrap” to the next page (e.g., from Preset 30 on page 2 to Preset 1 on page 3.
4. Controller Orientation Controller Sections aÉëíáå~íáçå=_ìë The figures below illustrate the Destination Bus on each Controller model. DESTINATIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 Clear 30 31 Figure 4-11. Destination Bus, Controller SC DESTINATIONS 1 2 3 4 32 All Clear Figure 4-12. Destination Bus, Controller LC Each button on the Destination Bus represents a location to which you can route some form of Controller (or router) output.
4. Controller Orientation Controller Sections pçìêÅÉ=pÉäÉÅíáçå=_ìë The figures below illustrate the Source Selection Bus on each Controller. SOURCE SELECTION Program 7 19 8 20 9 21 10 22 11 23 12 24 1 13 2 14 3 15 4 16 5 17 6 18 Shift Program Figure 4-13. Source Selection Bus, Controller SC SOURCE SELECTION Program 17 49 18 50 19 51 1 33 2 34 3 35 20 52 29 61 30 62 31 63 32 64 13 45 14 46 15 47 16 48 Shift Program Figure 4-14.
4. Controller Orientation Controller Sections Following are descriptions of each button’s function on the Source Selection Bus. Source Buttons — press to assign the source to the blinking “mixer” button in the Layer Control Section. 17 49 • When the source button is lit and blinking: ~ ~ ~ The source is on Preview. The associated layer is active for modification. The associated layer’s raster box is blinking on Preview.
4. Controller Orientation Controller Sections i~óÉê=`çåíêçä=pÉÅíáçå The figures below illustrate the Layer Control Section on each Controller. Background Mixer 1 Mixer 2 Mixer 3 Program BG A Layer BG B 1 A 1 B 2 A Split 2 B 3 A Split 3 B DSK Split Figure 4-15.
4. Controller Orientation Controller Sections Following are descriptions of each button in the Layer Control Section. Important BG A Encore uses a “lookahead” Preview monitor that fully represents how the Program output will appear next. By selecting combinations of PIPs, Keys, backgrounds and the DSK, you are composing a Preview image that will appear on Program — after the next transition.
4. Controller Orientation Controller Sections • To clear a layer from Preview (so that it will transition off Program), press the desired layer button, then press Clear Layer. This action turns the button off, and if the Red LED above the button is lit, the layer transitions off Program. Split — this important button determines how the mixer’s two layers work. Split • Mix Mode — the Split button is off.
4. Controller Orientation Controller Sections i~óÉê=cìåÅíáçåë=pÉÅíáçå The figures below illustrate the Layer Functions Section on each Controller. LAYER FUNCTIONS PIP Clone Source Preview Move Setup Key Full Screen Swap Z-order Frame Grab Copy Shift Layers Freeze Clear Layer All Figure 4-17.
4. Controller Orientation Controller Sections Clone Clone — for widescreen configurations only, press to make an exact copy of a layer onto the opposite screen. All parameters of the PIP or Key are cloned, including the source’s shadow, key effects, border and size. Once cloned, you can select between a “mirror” or an “offset” clone. S In a three-screen configuration, if layer 1A is a PIP on screen 1, press Clone to make an exact copy of the PIP on screen 3.
4. Controller Orientation Controller Sections Preview OSD — Note The Preview OSD function is currently not implemented. Preview OSD Clear Layer All Clear Layer — press to remove the currently selected (blinking) layer from Preview — in preparation for transitioning it off Program. The button can be used to clear backgrounds, PIPs, Keys and the DSK. In Chapter 7, refer to the “Clearing Layers from Program” section on page 327 for instructions.
4. Controller Orientation Controller Sections iáîÉ=pïáíÅÜ=pÉÅíáçå The figure below illustrates the Live Switch Section on both Controller models. LIVE SWITCH Source Program Preview Figure 4-19. Live Switch Section The buttons in the Live Switch Section enable you to enter two types of “live” modes, temporarily bypassing Encore’s “lookahead” preview capability.
4. Controller Orientation Controller Sections qê~åëáíáçå=pÉÅíáçå The figures below illustrate the Transition Section on each Controller. The sections are essentially identical. SEQS GO / + Controller SC Cut Auto Trans TRANSITIONS GO / + GO / - Controller LC Cut Auto Trans Figure 4-20. Transition Sections Descriptions of each button and control are provided below: T-Bar — enables you to perform smooth, manual transitions.
4. Controller Orientation Controller Sections Go / + — Note The Go / + function is currently not implemented. Note The Go / - function is currently not implemented.
4. Controller Orientation Controller Sections dêçìé=`çåíêçä=pÉÅíáçå The figures below illustrate the Group Control Section on each Controller. The sections are essentially identical, except that the Controller SC has fewer group buttons. Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 GROUPS Figure 4-21. Group Control Section, Controller SC GROUPS Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5 Group 6 Group 7 Group 8 All Clear Learn Figure 4-22.
4. Controller Orientation Controller Sections Learn — (Controller LC only) Learn • To learn (program) a group button, activate the desired destinations on the Destination Bus, press and hold Learn, then press the desired Group button. This same method can be used to add (or remove) destinations from the group — simply by re-learning the button with a new array of destinations.
4. Controller Orientation Controller Sections mêçÖê~ã=mêÉëÉí=pÉÅíáçå The figures below illustrate the Program Preset Section on each Controller. PROGRAM PRESETS Program Preset 1 Presets to Program Figure 4-23. Program Preset Section, Controller SC PROGRAM PRESETS Program Preset 1 Program Preset 2 Program Preset 3 Presets to Program Figure 4-24.
4. Controller Orientation Controller Sections i~óÉêL^ìñ=`çåíêçä=pÉÅíáçå The figures below illustrate the Layer/Aux Control section on each Controller model. LAYER CONTROL 1 A BG 1 B 2 A 2 B 3 A 3 B DSK Figure 4-25. Layer/Aux Control Section, Controller SC LAYER / AUX CONTROL BG 1 A 3 A 3 B 4 A 4 B 5 A 5 B 6 A 6 B DSK AUX ALL Figure 4-26. Layer/Aux Control Section, Controller LC The buttons in the Layer/Aux Control Section provide additional “on air” layer control.
4. Controller Orientation Controller Sections AUX — (Controller LC only) Note The AUX button in the Layer/Aux Control Section is not implemented.0 AUX All — (Controller LC only) Note The ALL button in the Layer/Aux Control Section is not currently implemented.
4. Controller Orientation Controller Sections qê~åëáíáçå=cìåÅíáçåë=pÉÅíáçå The figures below illustrate the Transition Functions Section on each Controller. Mix User Effect Mix Source Swap Toggle Move Shuffle Ext Trigger Black Preview TRANSITION FUNCTIONS Figure 4-27. Transition Functions Section, Controller SC Mix User Trans 1 User Trans 2 User Trans 3 Mix Source Swap Toggle Move Shuffle Ext Trigger Black Preview TRANSITION FUNCTIONS Figure 4-28.
4. Controller Orientation Controller Sections Swap — in “Mix Mode” for a given layer (with the Split button off), press Swap to allow both PIPs in the mixer to be located independently. Swap • • Layers A and B can be positioned and sized anywhere as desired. Mix Source and Swap modes are mutually exclusive. In Chapter 7, refer to the “Understanding Split and Mix Modes” section on page 321 for complete instructions. Toggle — press to toggle sources back and forth with each transition.
4. Controller Orientation Controller Sections rëÉê=hÉó=pÉÅíáçå The figure below illustrates the User Key section on the Controller LC. The Controller SC does not have User Keys. USER KEYS Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Figure 4-29. User Key Section, Controller LC The buttons in the User Key Section are programmable. On the Controller LC, 100 user keys are available — 10 pages of 10 keys each.
RK==jÉåì=lêáÉåí~íáçå få=qÜáë=`Ü~éíÉê This chapter describes all Encore system menus, including how they are accessed, the functions that are available, and descriptions of each menu tree (in block diagram format).
5. Menu Orientation Conventions in this Chapter `çåîÉåíáçåë=áå=íÜáë=`Ü~éíÉê Please note the following important conventions used in this chapter: • Button labels on the Touch Screen are shown in bold uppercase letters between braces. • The term Processor is used to represent both the “standard” Video Processor (VP) and VPx, unless otherwise noted. S Press {BORDR} to … däçÄ~ä=oìäÉë The following global rules apply to all menus: • Brackets — parameters and values displayed between brackets (e.g.
5. Menu Orientation Home Menu eçãÉ=jÉåì The figure below illustrates the Home Menu (on the Controller LC): ENCORE CONTROLLER INPUT OUTPUT SYSTEM MISC PRESETS EFFECTS SEQS USER KEYS MACHINE CONTROL Figure 5-1. Home Menu, Controller LC The Home Menu is the system’s top level menu. To access a menu, press the desired button on the Touch Screen or in the System Keypad. You can return to the Home Menu by pressing the {HOME} softkey, which appears in the top left position of almost all menus.
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5. Menu Orientation Input Menu fåéìí=jÉåì=aÉëÅêáéíáçå The figure below illustrates the Input Menu: INPUT MENU H O M E SRC_1 Destination 1 Input Connector HD-15 N A V Format NTSC <480i> C F G Input Type YPbPr Color Space A R S A V E [ SMPTE ] Sampling Mode [ 1:1 ] Contrast < % > 100.0 Brightness < % > 100.0 Gamma APPLY FORMAT A D J 1.0 SIZING COLOR BALANCE FORCE ACQUIRE Figure 5-3.
5. Menu Orientation Input Menu fåéìí=jÉåì=cìåÅíáçåë The following Input Menu functions are provided: • Destination — indicates the destination on which you are currently working (as selected on the Destination Bus). This field is used for reference only, and cannot be adjusted on this menu. • Input Connector — selects the physical connector to which the input is connected on the M/E, either HD-15, DVI or BNC.
5. Menu Orientation Input Menu • Contrast — sets the input’s contrast. ~ • Brightness — sets the input’s brightness. ~ • Adjustment range: 75% to 125% Gamma — sets the input gamma, enabling you to match the source’s gamma. ~ • Adjustment range: 75% to 125% Adjustment range: 1.0 to 3.0 Input Sync Type — sets the type of sync used by the source.
5. Menu Orientation Input Menu Note • Press {APPLY FORMAT} to “accept” a manually selected input format. In Appendix A, refer to the “Input and Output Resolutions” section on page 375 for details on all available resolutions. • Press {SIZING} to display the Sizing Menu. Refer to the “Sizing Menu” section on page 155 for details. • Press {COLOR BALANCE} to display the Color Balance Menu. Refer to the “Color Balance Menu” section on page 157 for details.
5. Menu Orientation Input Menu fåéìí=pìÄ=jÉåìë The following sub menus can be accessed from the Input Menu: • • • • Input Configuration Menu Aspect Ratio Menu Sizing Menu Color Balance Menu fåéìí=`çåÑáÖìê~íáçå=jÉåì From the Input Menu, press {CFG} to display the Input Configuration Menu. INPUT CONFIGURATION B A C K File Number SRC_1 1 File Name IFILE_001 Delete Applies To: N A V Dest 1 A D J SAVE DELETE Figure 5-4.
5. Menu Orientation Input Menu • Press {SAVE} to save the selected input in the designated input file. Note • Two important modes on the User Preference Menu affect the way that sources are acquired and saved: Auto Source Acquire and Auto Input Save. Refer to the “User Preference Menu” section on page 204 for details. Press {DELETE} to delete the selected input file from the designated destination. ^ëéÉÅí=o~íáç=jÉåì From the Input Menu, press {ASPECT RATIO} to display the Aspect Ratio Menu.
5. Menu Orientation Input Menu páòáåÖ=jÉåì From the Input Menu, press {SIZING} to display one of two “context sensitive” Sizing Menus — they change depending on the Sampling Mode selected on the Input Menu. • • If 1:1 Sampling is selected, the 1:1 Sizing Menu appears. If Oversample is selected, the Oversample Sizing Menu appears. Each menu and function is described below. 1:1 Sizing Menu The figure below illustrates the 1:1 Sizing Menu.
5. Menu Orientation Input Menu • • • • • • • H Active — sets the width of the active area. H Position — sets the start of the active area’s horizontal offset from H sync. V Total — fixed value which cannot be adjusted. V Active — sets the number of vertical lines in the image. V Position — sets the start of the active area’s vertical offset from V sync. Press {SAVE} to save the selected input in the designated input file. Press {FORCE ACQUIRE} to force the system to perform the optimum image setup.
5. Menu Orientation Input Menu `çäçê=_~ä~åÅÉ=jÉåì From the Input Menu, press {COLOR BALANCE} to display the Color Balance Menu. Note The Color Balance Menu can also be accessed from the BG Input Setup Menu, if “Analog” is the selected background. RGB COLOR BALANCE B A C K SRC_1 Red Contrast < % > 0.0 Red Brightness < % > 0.0 Grn Contrast < % > 0.0 Grn Brightness < % > 0.0 Blue Contrast < % > 0.0 Blue Brightness < % > 0.0 N A V A D J S A V E RESET ALL Figure 5-8.
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5. Menu Orientation Output Menu lìíéìí=jÉåì=aÉëÅêáéíáçå The figure below illustrates the Output Menu: OUTPUT MENU H O M E Destination Format 1 1024x768 @ 59.94 N A V RGB Color Space A D J Press APPLY FORMAT to select the output resolution. DVI EDID format can be adjusted G L C K to match the output format in the MISC > EDID menu. APPLY FORMAT SETTINGS TEST PATTERN WIDE SCREEN Figure 5-10.
5. Menu Orientation Output Menu lìíéìí=jÉåì=cìåÅíáçåë The following Output Menu functions are provided: • Destination — indicates the destination on which you are currently working (as selected on the Destination Bus). If multiple destinations are active, you can select one of them using this field. Note • A selected Processor destination can be configured as a single screen or multiple screens (in a widescreen application).
5. Menu Orientation Output Menu båÜ~åÅÉÇ=lìíéìí=jÉåì From the Output Menu, press {E OUT} to display the Enhanced Output Menu. ENHANCED OUTPUT MENU H O M E B A C K Output Source Program 1024x768 @ 59.94 Format N A V RGB Color Space A D J S A V E APPLY FORMAT SETTINGS TEST PATTERN Figure 5-11. Enhanced Output Menu (sample) The Enhanced Output Menu sets up basic parameters for SP-II’s enhanced output.
5. Menu Orientation Output Menu Enhanced Output Settings Menu From the Enhanced Output Menu, press {SETTINGS} to display the Enhanced Output Settings Menu. ENHANCED OUTPUT SETTINGS MENU H O M E B A C K Sync Out [ -H-V ] SOG / Y Standard Gamma 1.0 Sharpness N A V 3 Flicker Filter N/A Underscan 0% A D J Figure 5-12. Enhanced Output Settings Menu (sample) The Enhanced Output Settings Menu enables you to set specific parameters for the ScreenPRO-II’s enhanced output.
5. Menu Orientation Output Menu Enhanced Output Test Pattern Menu From the Enhanced Output Menu, press {TEST PATTERN} to display the Enhanced Output Test Pattern Menu. ENHANCED OUTPUT TEST PATTERN MENU H O M E Mode On Type Burst Raster Box N A V On B A C K A D J Figure 5-13. Enhanced Output Test Pattern Menu (sample) The Enhanced Output Test Pattern Menu enables you to display SP-II test patterns for projector or monitor alignment. • • Mode — enables you to turn SP-II test patterns on or off.
5. Menu Orientation Output Menu dÉåäçÅâ=jÉåì From the Output Menu, press {GLCK} to display the Genlock Menu. GENLOCK B A C K Source Black Burst Type [ V Lock ] N A V A D J Figure 5-14. Genlock Menu (sample) The Genlock Menu tells the VP which type of analog genlock signal is connected to the Processor’s Genlock connector. Note • • The menu is only available for VP destinations. The label does not appear for VPx destinations. Source — sets the genlock source, either Black Burst, CSync or None.
5. Menu Orientation Output Menu pÉííáåÖë=jÉåì From the Output Menu, press {SETTINGS} to display the Settings Menu. SETTINGS B A C K Output Monitor All Analog Sync Out -H-V DVI Sync Out -H-V SOG / Y Off Gamma 1.0 Raster Box Size 3 Flicker Filter 1 N A V A D J Figure 5-15. Settings Menu (sample) The Settings Menu sets sync parameters for your system’s monitors and projectors.
5. Menu Orientation Output Menu qÉëí=m~ííÉêå=jÉåì From the Output Menu, press {TEST PATTERN} to display the Test Pattern Menu. TEST PATTERN B A C K Output Monitor All Mode ON Type Burst Raster Box On Alignment Test Pattern Off N A V A D J WIDE SCREEN Figure 5-16. Test Pattern Menu (sample) The Test Pattern Menu enables you to display test patterns for projector alignment.
5. Menu Orientation Output Menu táÇÉ=pÅêÉÉå=pÉííáåÖë=jÉåì From the Output Menu, press {WIDE SCREEN} to display the Wide Screen Settings Menu. Two different menus can appear, depending on the selected “array” of destinations, as configured on the Destination Setup Menu. • If the widescreen destination is a horizontal array of projectors, the Wide Screen Settings Menu (H Array) appears. Refer to the Wide Screen Settings Menu (H Array) section on page 168 for details. Figure 5-17.
5. Menu Orientation Output Menu Wide Screen Settings Menu (H Array) The Wide Screen Settings Menu (H Array) provides tools for wide screen setup and adjustment for horizontal arrays of destinations. WIDE SCREEN SETTINGS B A C K Total Projectors [2] Total H Res 1808 Total V Res [ 768 ] Background Format N A V Edge-Butted Marker Mode On Overlap Width 240 Alignment Test Pattern Off Data Doubling On Justification A D J Center TEST PATTERN FEATHER SETUP Figure 5-19.
5. Menu Orientation Output Menu • Marker Mode — enables and disables the wide screen markers, to show the boundaries of active data. In Chapter 7, refer to the “Wide Screen Markers” section on page 305 for details. Note Markers apply to horizontal blends (e.g., 3W x 1H), and to horizontal + vertical arrays (e.g., 2W x 2H), but do not apply to vertical blends (e.g., 1W x 3H). • Overlap Width — sets the horizontal overlap (in pixels) between projectors.
5. Menu Orientation Output Menu • Total H Res — sets the total number of horizontal pixels in the overall wide screen display. The formula is: # screens * horizontal output resolution (H overlap * (# screens - 1)) As you adjust the Total H Res, the H Overlap value tracks. Note that this field is fixed in an exclusive vertical array. • Total V Res — sets the total number of vertical lines in the overall vertical array.
5. Menu Orientation Output Menu Feather Setup Menu From the Wide Screen Settings Menu, either (V Array) or (H Array), press {FEATHER SETUP} to display the Feather Setup Menu. FEATHER SETUP B A C K Horizontal Mode Off Horizontal Gamma 2.0 Vertical Mode Off Vertical Gamma 2.0 N A V A D J Figure 5-21. Feather Setup Menu (sample) The Feather Setup Menu enables you to adjust the horizontal and vertical feathering between projectors, with precision.
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5. Menu Orientation System Menu póëíÉã=jÉåì=aÉëÅêáéíáçå The figure below illustrates the System Menu: SYSTEM MENU H O M E Modify Layers On Program Off Tally Mode Off N A V R E S E T A D J SW V E R D I A G DEST SETUP NETWORK SETUP INPUT PATCH ROUTER SETUP Figure 5-23. System Menu (sample) To access the menu: • Press {SYSTEM} on the Home Menu, or press System in the Keypad Section.
5. Menu Orientation System Menu • Press {INPUT PATCH} to display the Input Source Patch Menu. Refer to the “Input Source Patch Menu” section on page 188 for details. • Press {ROUTER SETUP} to display the Router Specification Menu. Refer to the “Router Specification Menu“section on page 190 for details.
5. Menu Orientation System Menu póëíÉã=oÉëÉí=jÉåì From the System Menu, press {RESET} to display the System Reset Menu: SYSTEM RESET B A C K Device CTRLR + VP + SP Reset Option Active Dests Reset Type N A V SOFT A D J RESET Figure 5-24. System Reset Menu (sample) The Reset Menu enables you to perform various system reset functions. The following functions are provided: • Device — selects which device(s) to reset. Choose between CTRLR+VP+SP, CONTROLLER, VP or SP.
5. Menu Orientation System Menu pçÑíï~êÉ=sÉêëáçå=jÉåì From the System Menu, press {SW VER} to display the Software Version Menu. SOFTWARE VERSION B A C K Controller x.xx VP 1: x.xx VP 2: x.xx VPx 3: x.xx VPx 4: x.xx SP 5: x.xx N A V A D J All software in device(s) match. FORCE DOWNLOAD Figure 5-25. Software Version Menu (sample) The Software Version Menu displays the software versions for all connected Video Processors and ScreenPRO-IIs.
5. Menu Orientation System Menu aá~ÖåçëíáÅë=pÉíìé=jÉåì From the System Menu, press {DIAG} to display the Diagnostics Setup Menu. DIAGNOSTICS SETUP B A C K Test LED Module Top Reset Rotary Encoders Yes N A V A D J L I N K S T A L L Y START LED TEST ROTARY ENCODER TBAR & JOYSTICK KEY DETECT Figure 5-26. Diagnostics Setup Menu (sample) The Diagnostics Setup Menu enables you to perform a variety of diagnostic tests on the Controller.
5. Menu Orientation System Menu Widescreen Link Diagnostics Menu From the Diagnostics Setup Menu, press {LINKS} to display the Widescreen Link Diagnostics Menu. WIDESCREEN LINK DIAGNOSTICS B A C K Widescreen Destination 1 Select a Widescreen Destination and press TEST LINKS to start the Diagnostic procedure. A D J MAKE SURE ALL CONNECTIONS ARE MADE WITH DVI-I DUAL LINK CABLES. TEST LINKS Figure 5-27.
5. Menu Orientation System Menu Rotary Encoder Menu From the Diagnostics Setup Menu, press {ROTARY ENCODER} to display the Rotary Encoder Menu. ROTARY ENCODER DIAGNOSTICS E X I T Rotary # RelCnt AbsCnt 1 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 0 Figure 5-28. Rotary Encoder Menu (sample) The Rotary Encoder Menu enables you to test the functionality of each rotary encoder, displaying both relative and absolute counts for each. • Press {EXIT} to return to the Diagnostics Setup Menu.
5. Menu Orientation System Menu TBar & Joystick Menu From the Diagnostics Setup Menu, press {TBAR & JOYSTICK} to display the TBar & Joystick Diagnostics Menu. TBAR & JOYSTICK DIAGNOSTICS E X I T Joystick State Enabled TBar State Enabled N A V - - - - - - - - - - - - DIAGNOSTICS - - - - - - - - - - - - Joystick TBAR RESET TO DEFAULTS RECENTER JOYSTICK X = 0 Y = 0 Z = 0 0.0 % SET TBAR TOP A D J SET TBAR BOTTOM Figure 5-29.
5. Menu Orientation System Menu Key Detect Menu From the Diagnostics Setup Menu, press {KEY DETECT} to display the Key Detect Menu. KEY DETECTION DIAGNOSTICS E X I T Key Label: GROUP 2 Key Status: Pressed Key Scan Code: 0x25 Row=5 Col=4 Figure 5-30. Key Detect Menu (sample) The Key Detect Menu shows you the key that is pressed, its status (pressed or released) its scan code and its location in the row and column matrix. • Press {EXIT} to return to the Diagnostics Setup Menu.
5. Menu Orientation System Menu aÉëíáå~íáçå=pÉíìé=jÉåì From the System Menu, press {DEST SETUP} to display the Destination Setup Menu. DESTINATION SETUP B A C K Destination - 3 ME(s) 1 Type Widescreen VP N A V [ N/A ] VP to Add VP to Remove 1 Dimensions 4W x 1H A D J VPs assigned to Destination 1: 1, 2, 3, 4 REMOVE ALL REMOVE ADD Figure 5-31. Destination Setup Menu (sample) The Destination Setup Menu enables you to define each destination.
5. Menu Orientation System Menu Note • When an Aux, ImagePRO Aux or PrePRO-II Aux destination is selected, the {AUX SETUP} button appears, which enables you to set the parameters of the Aux destination. Refer to the “Aux Setup Menu” section on page 184 for details. VP (SP) to Add — lists all available VP, VPx or ScreenPRO-IIs that can be assigned to the destination. If a Processor is currently assigned to another destination, it will not appear in the list. Processors are identified by ID.
5. Menu Orientation System Menu • Press {REMOVE} to remove the selected VP, VPx or ScreenPRO-II (on the VP [SP] to Remove line) from the current destination configuration. • Press {REMOVE ALL} to remove all units from the current destination. Note If you have defined a destination as a Wide Screen, preliminary wide screen setup information will be sent to the VP and VPx units when you exit this menu.
5. Menu Orientation System Menu • Router Output — selects the specific router output designated as an Aux (as assigned on the router’s Output Patch Menu). • Press {RESET} to return all fields to .
5. Menu Orientation System Menu • DVI Router Output — selects the Aux router output (as assigned on the router’s Output Patch Menu). (Not applicable to PrePRO-II Aux destinations.) • ImagePRO Input — selects the ImagePRO input to which the router output is connected. (Not applicable to PrePRO-II Aux destinations.) • Press {RESET} to return all fields to .
5. Menu Orientation System Menu kÉíïçêâ=pÉíìé=jÉåì From the System Menu, press {NETWORK SETUP} to display the Network Setup Menu. NETWORK SETUP B A C K Network DHCP Ctrlr IP Port IP Range from to [ Server ] : [ 192.168.000.01 ] : [ 3000 ] N A V [ 192.168.0.11 ] [ 192.168.0.191 ] A D J Figure 5-34. Network Setup Menu (sample) For reference only, the Network Setup Menu displays the available IP range for the Encore system.
5. Menu Orientation System Menu fåéìí=pçìêÅÉ=m~íÅÜ=jÉåì From the System Menu, press {INPUT PATCH} to display the Input Source Patch Menu. INPUT SOURCE PATCH B A C K Source Number 1 Connection Type MATRIXPRO1 Router Input 1 Tally Number 1 N A V A D J Press “ADD PATCH” to log change ADD PATCH DELETE PATCH Figure 5-35. Input Source Patch Menu (sample) The Input Source Patch Menu enables you to patch router inputs to specific source buttons on the Controller.
5. Menu Orientation System Menu • Router Input — Applies to Router connections — selects the router input that you wish to associate with the source. The range depends on the number of inputs defined in the Router Specification Menu. Note • The same router input can be chosen for different source numbers. ID — Applies to direct connections — this option selects the ID of the selected Encore or ScreenPRO-II Processor. Note If asterisks appear around an ID (e.g.
5. Menu Orientation System Menu oçìíÉê=péÉÅáÑáÅ~íáçå=jÉåì From the System Menu, press {ROUTER SETUP} to display the Router Specification Menu. ROUTER SPECIFICATION B A C K Number 1 Name [ MATRIXPRO1 ] Manufacturer FOLSOM Router Type ANALOG Number of Inputs 16 A D J 8 Number of Outputs Communication Type COMM SETUP N A V ETHERNET DELETE ROUTER ADD NEW OUTPUT PATCH Figure 5-36.
5. Menu Orientation System Menu ~ D/As must be set up like routers. This enables you to define which D/A outputs are patched to which specific Video Processor connectors. • • • Number of Inputs — identifies the number of inputs on the selected router. • Press {COMM SETUP} to display one of three Comm Setup Menus, depending on the selected Communication Type. Refer to the “Comm Setup Menus” section on page 191 for details. • • Press {DELETE ROUTER} to change the selected router Number to undefined.
5. Menu Orientation System Menu • Press {NEXT IP QUAD} to advance to the next 3-digit set of numbers in the address. Use the ADJ knob in the normal manner to change the digits. • Press {TEST COMM} to test communications with the defined router: ~ If the test is successful, a “ROUTER CONNECTED” message will appear that includes the Router name and version. ~ If the test is unsuccessful, a “ROUTER FAILED” message will appear.
5. Menu Orientation System Menu Lantronix Setup Menu On the Router Specification Menu, when Communication Type is set to LANTRONIX, press {COMM SETUP} to display the Lantronix Setup Menu: LANTRONIX SETUP B A C K Number < EMPTY > Channel [ N/A ] Baud rate [ N/A ] Data bits [ N/A ] Stop bit [ N/A ] Parity [ N/A ] N A V A D J IP: N/A MAC Addr: [ N/A ] DISCOVER LTRX Figure 5-39.
5. Menu Orientation System Menu lìíéìí=m~íÅÜ=jÉåì From the Router Specification Menu, press {OUTPUT PATCH} to display the Output Patch Menu. MATRIXPRO1 OUTPUT PATCH B A C K Router Output 1 Device ID VP 1 VP Input N A V 1A Mixer Layer [ 2A ] A D J VP Input is mapped to MATRIXPRO1 Output 1 Set Device ID to NONE to define the Router Output as an AUX. ADD PATCH DELETE PATCH Figure 5-40.
5. Menu Orientation System Menu To use this feature, perform the following steps: a. Dial in the first output number from which you want to start. b. Define the VP/SP ID and the VP/SP input to which you want to connect this output. c. Press {ADD PATCH}. From this point, pressing {PATCH NEXT} will automatically perform the following actions: • Increment to the next Output Number. • Increment the VP/SP Input Layer or the VP/SP ID, if the last VP/SP Input Layer has been defined. • Add the patch.
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5. Menu Orientation Miscellaneous Menu jáëÅÉää~åÉçìë=jÉåì=aÉëÅêáéíáçå The Miscellaneous Menu enables you to access Encore functions that do not fall into other distinct menu categories. MISCELLANEOUS MENU H O M E C O N S L L O C K E D I D DEFINE VP ID LCD SETTINGS USER PREF BACKUP RESTORE Figure 5-42. Miscellaneous Menu To access the menu: • Press MISC on the Home Menu, or press Misc in the Keypad Section.
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5. Menu Orientation Miscellaneous Menu içÅâçìí=`çÇÉ=jÉåì From the Miscellaneous Menu, press {LOCK} to display the Lockout Code Menu: LOCKOUT CODE H O M E Default Lockout Code A D J B A C K CHANGE CODE Figure 5-44. Lockout Code Menu (sample) The Lockout Code Menu enables you to define a programmable lockout code, so that the console can be locked out from unauthorized users. The following functions are provided: • The Lockout Code field defines which code is currently enabled.
5. Menu Orientation Miscellaneous Menu To enter a new code (for both Controllers), use the first eight numbered buttons on the Preset Bus, and then confirm the new code. In Chapter 7, refer to the “Enable/Disable Controller Lockout” section on page 352 for instructions on using the Controller Panel Lockout mode.
5. Menu Orientation Miscellaneous Menu Please note the following important points regarding EDID: • For the external computer to correctly see the EDID data, first turn on Encore power. Then connect the DVI cable from the computer’s video card to one of Encore’s mixer layers. Then, boot the computer. • Once EDID programming is complete, you will be prompted to power down the external computer, power it back on again, and then ensure that the computer’s format is set to match.
5. Menu Orientation Miscellaneous Menu sáÇÉç=mêçÅÉëëçêë=fa=aÉÑáåáíáçå=jÉåì From the Miscellaneous Menu, press {DEFINE VP ID} to display the Video Processors ID Definition Menu: Video Processors ID Definition B A C K VP ID 3 Assign To [ 19 ] N A V A D J ASSIGN Figure 5-47. Video Processors ID Definition Menu (sample) The Video Processors ID Definition Menu enables you to redefine Video Processor IDs using numbers 17 - 32.
5. Menu Orientation Miscellaneous Menu i`a=pÉííáåÖë=jÉåì From the Miscellaneous Menu, press {LCD SETTINGS} to show the LCD Settings Menu: LCD SETTINGS B A C K LCD [1] Brightness 50 Contrast 80 D I S P L A Y B R I T E RESET LCD Cal C O N T R A S T Figure 5-48. LCD Settings Menu (sample) The LCD Settings Menu enables you to adjust the contrast and brightness settings for the LCD touch screen(s).
5. Menu Orientation Miscellaneous Menu rëÉê=mêÉÑÉêÉåÅÉ=jÉåì From the Miscellaneous Menu, press {USER PREF} to display the User Preference Menu: USER PREFERENCE MENU B A C K Black Invalid Video On Auto Source Acquire On Auto Input Save On Events Manager Support Off Mix Key Trans Type [ Mix ] Trans Rate 1.0 Trans Edge Width N A V A D J [ N/A ] User Effect Figure 5-49. User Preference Menu (sample) The User Preference Menu enables you to set a variety of user parameters.
5. Menu Orientation Miscellaneous Menu transition. When User Effect is pressed on the controller, the “custom” transition properties are applied to the current transition. • ~ Trans Type — enables you to select any available transition type, including a mix and all available wipes. ~ ~ Trans Rate — enables you to select a custom transition rate. Trans Edge Width — This field is only active if Trans Type is set to one of the wipes. Enables you to select an edge width, from 0 to 255.
5. Menu Orientation Miscellaneous Menu _~ÅâìéLoÉëíçêÉ=jÉåì From the Miscellaneous Menu, press {BACKUP RESTORE} to display the Backup/ Restore Menu: BACKUP / RESTORE H O M E Device Ctrlr+VP+SP Controller Options All VP / SP To Restore All N A V B A C K A D J Select option to Backup / Restore to or from the MMC card. BACKUP CHECK CARD RESTORE Figure 5-50.
5. Menu Orientation Miscellaneous Menu Current Backup Menu From the Backup/Restore Menu, press {CHECK CARD} to display the Current Backup Menu. This menu only appears if a Flash Memory Card is present. CURRENT BACKUP B A C K Code version: 1.16 Controller files backed up: System, 45 Presets VP/SPs backed up: 1, 2, 3, 4 Figure 5-51. Current Backup Menu (sample) The following functions are provided: • • • Code version — lists the current version of Controller code.
5. Menu Orientation Preset Recall Options Menu mêÉëÉí=oÉÅ~ää=léíáçåë=jÉåì The Preset Recall Options Menu enables you to select which part of a preset register you wish to recall. PRESET RECALL OPTIONS H O M E Background On DSK On Border On N A V A D J ALL ON ALL OFF Figure 5-52. Preset Recall Options Menu To access the menu: • Press PRESETS on the Home Menu, or press Presets in the Keypad Section.
5. Menu Orientation Effects Menu bÑÑÉÅíë=jÉåì The figure below illustrates a sample Effects Menu: EFFECTS MENU H O M E Destination [2] Key Frame Effect LINEAR Transition Rate 1.0 Transition Type Mix N A V A D J Figure 5-53. Effects Menu (sample) To access the menu: • Press EFFECTS on the Home Menu, or press Effects in the Keypad Section.
5. Menu Orientation Copy Setup Menu `çéó=pÉíìé=jÉåì The figure below illustrates the Copy Setup Menu: COPY SETUP B A C K Position On Size On Input Source On Aspect Ratio On Border On Shadow On Move Parameter On Effects On ALL ON N A V A D J ALL OFF Figure 5-54. Copy Setup Menu (sample) To access the menu: • Press COPY in the Layer Function Section. Encore’s “Copy” function allows you to copy the parameters of a PIP or KEY from one layer to another.
5. Menu Orientation User Key Copy Setup Menu rëÉê=hÉó=`çéó=pÉíìé=jÉåì On the Controller LC only, the figure below illustrates a sample User Key Copy Setup Menu. The function is not available on the Controller SC. USER KEY COPY SETUP H O M E Position On Size On Input Source On Aspect Ratio On Border On Shadow On Move Parameter On Effects On ALL ON N A V A D J ALL OFF Figure 5-55.
5. Menu Orientation Status Menu pí~íìë=jÉåì The Status Menu provides basic system status information: ENCORE SYSTEM STATUS VER x.xx VIDEO PROCESSOR: 4 SCREENPRO II: 1 PREPRO II: 1 IMAGEPRO: 2 ROUTERS: 2 ENCORE VPx: 2 Figure 5-56. Status Menu (sample) To access the Status Menu: • Press STATUS in the Keypad Section, or press {STATS} from various menus (such as the Key Menu). The following status information is provided: • • • • • • • VER x.xx — displays the Controller’s current software version.
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5. Menu Orientation PIP Adjustment Menu mfm=^ÇàìëíãÉåí=jÉåì=aÉëÅêáéíáçå The figure below illustrates a sample PIP Adjustment Menu: PIP ADJUSTMENT C L O N E B O R D R S H D O W H Size < 37.3% > 674 V Size < 58.9% > 452 H Position -34 V Position 70 H 1.4 Move Rate Key Frame Effect V P O S JOY Z TO SIZE, X Y TO POSITION TRACK P O S [ LINEAR ] OPERATION: E F X S I Z E H SIZE V SIZE RATE Figure 5-58.
5. Menu Orientation PIP Adjustment Menu • Move Rate — adjusts the rate (in 0.1 second increments) for programmed PIP “moves” from keyframe to keyframe. To adjust, select the RATE radio button and twist the Joystick Z-Axis knob. • Key Frame Effect — indicates the “motion type” that is used to move the PIP from point to point. ~ ~ If no move is programmed, the display reads [N/A]. If a move is programmed, the motion type is shown (e.g., [Linear]). The motion type is selected on the Effects Menu.
5. Menu Orientation PIP Adjustment Menu `äçåÉ=pÉíìé=jÉåì From the PIP Adjustment Menu, press {CLONE} to display the Clone Setup Menu, a sample of which is shown below. Note If the cloned layer is a key (and accessed from a Key menu), softkeys will be different: {PIP} is replaced by {KEY}, and {BORDR} and {SHDOW} will not be shown. CLONE SETUP P I P B O R D R Destination 1 Clone Type OFFSET Offset N A V 704 A D J S H D O W E F X Figure 5-59.
5. Menu Orientation PIP Adjustment Menu ~ Offset — both cloned images move together with a fixed pixel offset. For example, if you adjust H Position, both images move left and right. If you adjust V Position, both images move up and down. Cloned PIP A PIP A Figure 5-60. Clone Offset Mode — Sample Widescreen ~ Mirror — both cloned images move together as if a mirror is positioned in the middle of the widescreen overlap region.
5. Menu Orientation PIP Adjustment Menu _çêÇÉê=jÉåì From the PIP Adjustment Menu, press {BORDR} to display the Border Menu. BORDER P I P C L O N E S H D O W Mode On Style 5 Color: Red 609 Green 600 Blue 531 N A V A D J % of PIP Size Specified In Size < % of PIP > 10.2 E F X CUSTOM BORDER Figure 5-62. Border Menu (sample) The Border Menu enables you to add a border to a PIP, and adjust its parameters.
5. Menu Orientation PIP Adjustment Menu pÜ~Ççï=jÉåì From the PIP Adjustment Menu, press {SHDOW} to display the Shadow Menu. SHADOW P I P B O R D R C L O N E Mode On H Size < % > 119 V Size < % > 119 H Pos < % > 16 V Pos < % > 16 Transparency 546 N A V A D J E F X 3 TRACK SIZE Figure 5-63. Shadow Menu (sample) The Shadow Menu enables you place a shadow behind a PIP.
5. Menu Orientation PIP Adjustment Menu fã~ÖÉ=bÑÑÉÅíë=jÉåì From the PIP Adjustment Menu (or the Key Menu), press {EFX} to display the Image Effects Menu. IMAGE EFFECTS P I P B O R D R S H D O W C L O N E Monochrome Mode Off Red 100 Green 100 Blue 100 Invert Off N A V A D J 0 Hue - - - - - - STROBE - - - - - Mode Off Interval (frames) 2 RESET RGB Figure 5-64. Image Effects Menu (sample) The Image Effects Menu enables you to creatively manipulate the selected PIP or Key.
5. Menu Orientation PIP Adjustment Menu • • Invert — enables you to invert all image colors. • Mode — In the “Strobe” section, enables or disables the strobe mode which when enabled, acts as a programmable freeze. • • • Interval (frames) — In the “Strobe” section, sets the freeze interval. • Press {BORDR} to display the Border Menu. Refer to the “Border Menu” section on page 218 for details. • Press {SHDOW} to display the Shadow Menu. Refer to the “Shadow Menu” section on page 219 for details.
5. Menu Orientation PIP Adjustment Menu `ìëíçã=_çêÇÉê=jÉåì From the Border Menu, press {CUSTOM BORDER} to display the Custom Border Menu. CUSTOM BORDER MENU B A C K Style 21 Adjust Pip Soft Edge Only Off 9 Inner Border: Width ( % ) Soft Edge ( % ) 0 Color Tone ( % ) 100 Soft Edge Curve 1 Soft Edge Gamma N A V A D J 1.0 Outer Border: Width ( % ) Soft Edge ( % ) 0 0 SAVE Figure 5-65. Custom Border Menu (sample) The Custom Border Menu enables you to create and save custom borders.
5. Menu Orientation PIP Adjustment Menu • PIP Soft Edge — adjusts the soft edge that is applied between the live PIP data and the inner border. The following parameters can be adjusted individually: ~ ~ ~ • Soft Edge (%) Soft Edge Curve Soft Edge Gamma Save — saves the custom border with the selected “Style” number, and returns the system to the Border Menu. In the Border Menu’s Style field, the newly customized border is selected, and the “Custom” label is displayed.
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5. Menu Orientation Key Menu hÉó=jÉåì=aÉëÅêáéíáçå The figure below illustrates a sample Key Menu, when Luma key is selected: KEY S T A T S C L O N E Key Type Luma Invert Mode Off Clip N A V 0 Gain 1.00 Opacity 512 Fill Source A D J Matte E F X MATTE SIZE & POS Figure 5-67. Key Menu (sample) The Key Menu provides the tools to adjust the “active” key. To access the menu: • • Select a blue button in the Layer Control Section. Press the KEY button in the Layer Function Section.
5. Menu Orientation Key Menu iìã~=hÉó=cìåÅíáçåë A Luma (luminance) key is one in which the hole-cutting information is derived from the luminance (brightness) level of the key source. Note Luma keys can be selected on both the Layer A and Layer B keyers, in both Split and Mix modes. The following Key Menu functions are provided when Luma key is selected: • • Invert Mode — enables you to invert the key signal. Clip — adjusts the threshold of the video that “cuts” into the background image.
5. Menu Orientation Key Menu • • Blue Color — adjusts the blue component of the key color, from 0 to 1024. • • • • • • Green Threshold — adjusts the key’s clip along the Magenta vector. Red Threshold — adjusts the key’s clip along the Cyan vector (as demonstrated using a CIE color chip chart). Blue Threshold — adjusts the key’s clip along the Yellow vector Red Mask — adjusts the background mask to/from black along the Cyan vector.
5. Menu Orientation Key Menu • • Fill Source — permanently set to the current mixer’s Layer A (e.g., [1A]). • Press {CLONE} to display the Clone Setup Menu (if Clone is enabled). Refer to the “Clone Setup Menu” section on page 216 for details • Press {EFX} to display the Image Effects Menu. Refer to the “Image Effects Menu” section on page 220 for details. • Press {SIZE & POS} to display the Key Adjustment Menu. Refer to the “Key Adjustment Menu” section on page 229 for details.
5. Menu Orientation Key Menu • • Blue — adjusts the blue component of the matte fill, from 0 to 1024. • Press {KEY} to display the Key Menu. Refer to the “Key Menu Description” section on page 225 for details. • Press {EFX} to display the Image Effects Menu. Refer to the “Image Effects Menu” section on page 220 for details. • Check {TRACK RGB} to lock RGB values together, and adjust them all simultaneously. Uncheck to unlock the values, and adjust colors individually.
5. Menu Orientation Key Menu • V Position — indicates the Key’s position, relative to the vertical center of the screen (00), as measured from the exact center of the Key. Thus, the value 64 is 64 pixels above center. To adjust, move the Joystick up and down. • Move Rate — adjusts the rate (in 0.1 second increments) for programmed Key movement, from keyframe to keyframe. To adjust, select the RATE radio button and twist the Joystick Z-Axis knob.
5. Menu Orientation Crop Menu `êçé=jÉåì With a PIP or a Key selected, press Crop to display the Crop Menu. CROP ADJUSTMENT S T A T S ALL-SIDES H Size < 53.3% > 682 V Size < 50.0% > 512 S I Z E - - - - Aspect Ratio - - - Mode 4:3 Ratio 1.333 OPERATION: R A T I O JOY Z TO CROP SIZE TRACK H SIZE M O D E V SIZE Figure 5-70. Crop Menu (sample) The Crop Menu enables you crop the sides of a PIP or a Key without affecting the size of the source image.
5. Menu Orientation Source Adjustment Menus pçìêÅÉ=^ÇàìëíãÉåí=jÉåìë Two similar Source Adjustment Menus are available: • If a PIP is selected: a. • Press SOURCE (in the Joystick Section) to display the Input Source Adjustment Menu. If a Key is selected: a. Access the Key Adjustment menu (by pressing {SIZE & POS} on the Key Menu) b. Press SOURCE (in the Joystick Section) to display the Key Source Adjustment Menu.
5. Menu Orientation Source Adjustment Menus pçìêÅÉ=^ÇàìëíãÉåí=jÉåì=qêÉÉë The figure below illustrates the two Source Adjustment Menu Trees.
5. Menu Orientation Source Adjustment Menus pçìêÅÉ=^ÇàìëíãÉåí=jÉåì=aÉëÅêáéíáçå The figure below illustrates a sample Input Source Adjustment Menu: INPUT SOURCE ADJUSTMENT B O R D R S H D O W H Size < 100.0% > 1024 V Size < 100.0% > 768 H Position 0 V Position 0 H 2.0 Move Rate Key Frame Effect V P O S JOY Z TO SIZE, X Y TO POSITION TRACK P O S [ N/A ] OPERATION: E F X S I Z E H SIZE V SIZE RATE Figure 5-72.
5. Menu Orientation Source Adjustment Menus pçìêÅÉ=^ÇàìëíãÉåí=jÉåì=cìåÅíáçåë The following Source Adjustment Menu functions are provided: • H Size — adjusts the source’s horizontal size. The “%” value indicates size as a percentage of the original PIP or Key’s horizontal resolution. The numeric value is the source’s width in pixels. To adjust, use the Joystick’s Z-Axis knob or the SIZE knob. See the “Source Joystick Functions” section on page 236 for details.
5. Menu Orientation Source Adjustment Menus Source Joystick Functions At the bottom of the Input Source Adjustment Menu and the Key Source Adjustment Menu, four radio buttons assign the Joystick to various source adjustment functions. • Press {TRACK} to lock H Size and V Size together. Regardless of the source’s current aspect ratio, its size adjusts proportionally when the Joystick’s Z-Axis knob or the SIZE rotary knob is used to change size.
5. Menu Orientation Background Input Setup Menu _~ÅâÖêçìåÇ=fåéìí=pÉíìé=jÉåì The BG (Background) Input Setup Menu enables you to select and define background sources A and B. For each background, you can choose between a solid matte color, a DVI input, an analog input, or a captured frame grab as the background source. The menus change depending on the selected background “type.” To access the menu: • Press BG A or BG B in the Controller’s Layer Control Section.
5. Menu Orientation Background Input Setup Menu _~ÅâÖêçìåÇ=fåéìí=pÉíìé=jÉåì=qêÉÉ The figure below illustrates the Background Input Setup Menu Tree.
5. Menu Orientation Background Input Setup Menu pÜ~êÉÇ=_~ÅâÖêçìåÇ=jÉåì=cìåÅíáçåë The figure below illustrates a sample BG Input Setup Menu, showing shared functions: BG INPUT SETUP Destination BG_A Destinat [1] ID ALL Type DVI N A V Figure 5-75. BG Input Setup Menu (sample) The following functions are shared — regardless of the selected background type: • • Top Line — indicates the selected background button: BG_A or BG_B. Destination — displays the currently selected destination.
5. Menu Orientation Background Input Setup Menu _~ÅâÖêçìåÇ=jÉåì=cìåÅíáçåë=Ô=j~ííÉ=qóéÉ The figure below illustrates a sample BG Input Setup Menu when “Matte” is selected as the background type. BG INPUT SETUP Destination ID M A T T E Type BG_A [1] [ ALL ] N A V Matte A D J S A V E Figure 5-76. BG Input Setup Menu — Matte Type (sample) The following functions are provided for a Matte background: • Press {MATTE} to display the BG Matte Menu.
5. Menu Orientation Background Input Setup Menu _d=j~ííÉ=jÉåì From the BG Input Setup Menu, press {MATTE} to access the BG Matte Menu. BG MATTE B A C K Red 0 Green 600 Blue 900 N A V M I N A D J M A X BLACK Figure 5-77. BG Matte Menu (sample) The Background Matte Menu enables you to create a solid background matte color to use behind your PIPs and Keys. The system supports two separate matte colors — one for BG_A and one for BG_B.
5. Menu Orientation Background Input Setup Menu _~ÅâÖêçìåÇ=E~åÇ=aphF=jÉåì=cìåÅíáçåë=Ô=asf=qóéÉ The figure below illustrates a sample BG Input Setup Menu when “DVI” is selected as the background type. Note The functions described below also apply to the DSK Input Setup Menu, when “DVI” is selected as the DSK type. BG INPUT SETUP BG_A Destination [1] ID ALL Type DVI Format Crop: R E S E T N A V 1024 x 768 @ 59.
5. Menu Orientation Background Input Setup Menu _~ÅâÖêçìåÇ=E~åÇ=aphF=jÉåì=cìåÅíáçåë=Ô=^å~äçÖ=qóéÉ The figure below illustrates a sample BG Input Setup Menu when “Analog” is selected as the background type. Note The functions described below also apply to the DSK Input Setup Menu, when “Analog” is selected as the DSK type. BG INPUT SETUP BG_A Destination [1] ID ALL Type Analog Format Crop: R E S E T S A V E 1024 x 768 @ 59.94 H Offset [0] V Offset [0] Contrast ( % ) 100.
5. Menu Orientation Background Input Setup Menu • Contrast — sets the input’s contrast. ~ • Adjustment range: 75% to 125% Brightness — sets the input’s brightness. ~ Adjustment range: 75% to 125% • • • Press {SAVE} to save the selected background input configuration. • Press {COLOR BALANCE} to display the Color Balance Menu. Refer to the “Color Balance Menu” section on page 157 for details.
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5. Menu Orientation Frame Grab Menu cê~ãÉ=dê~Ä=lîÉêîáÉï The Encore system provides complete flexibility with regard to frame grabs: • Temporary Frame Stores — The Encore VP and VPx have three temporary (temp) frame stores (FG_1, FG_2 and FG_3) which function as the three sources from which “on-air” frames originate. • Capture Sources — All frame grabs are full screen captures. A frame can be captured from BG A, BG B, the DSK, or any of the scaled inputs (layers).
5. Menu Orientation Frame Grab Menu can capture into the selected frame store, save it to permanent memory, or download a frame grab from permanent storage for use on-air. ~ For “stack” systems, selects one of six “temp” frame stores: • For the “bottom” stack Processor, selects BG_FG_1, BG_FG_2 or BG_FG_3). • For the “top” stack Processor, selects DSK_FG_1, DSK_FG_2 or DSK_FG_3). • Capture Format — displays the output resolution.
5. Menu Orientation Frame Grab Menu cê~ãÉ=dê~Ä=k~ãÉ=jÉåì The Frame Grab Name Menu enables you to name a frame that has been saved to permanent memory. A customer-supplied PS/2 keyboard is required (which connects to the KEYBOARD port on the rear of the Controller).
5. Menu Orientation Frame Grab Menu cê~ãÉ=bê~ëÉ=jÉåì The Frame Erase Menu enables you to permanently erase a selected frame. This “destructive” process (which locks the console) takes from 20 to 30 seconds. Select a frame (in permanent memory) on the Frame Grab Menu, then press {ERASE}: • With standard systems, the Frame Erase Menu appears: FRAME ERASE System controls will be locked for 1 to 2 minutes. Permanently erase image? YES NO Figure 5-84.
5. Menu Orientation Frame Grab Menu cê~ãÉ=p~îÉ=jÉåì The Frame Save Menu enables you to save a selected frame grab into permanent memory in a selected register. This process (which locks the console) takes from 1 to 2 minutes (standard systems), or from 20 to 30 seconds (“ES” systems). Select a frame (in permanent memory) on the Frame Grab Menu, then press {SAVE}. • With standard systems, the Frame Save Menu appears: FRAME SAVE System controls will be locked for 2 to 3 minutes.
5. Menu Orientation Frame Grab Menu cê~ãÉ=aÉäÉíÉ=jÉåì The Frame Delete Menu enables you to mark a selected permanent frame as deleted — but the ERASE function is still required for permanent deletion. You can consider this as a “quick” delete function. Select a frame (in permanent memory) on the Frame Grab Menu, then press {DELETE}. • With standard systems, the Frame Delete Menu appears: FRAME DELETE Delete Image Now? YES NO Figure 5-88.
5. Menu Orientation Frame Grab Menu cê~ãÉ=oÉÅ~ää=jÉåì The Frame Recall Menu enables you to recall a selected frame from permanent storage back into temporary memory. • • With standard systems: ~ Select the temporary frame store into which you want to recall the associated “permanent” frame — 1 into 1, 2 into 2, etc. ~ Press {RECALL} to recall the selected frame. The “Recalling” popup window appears during the procedure.
5. Menu Orientation DSK Menus aph=jÉåìë The following topics are discussed in this section: • • • DSK Menu Tree DSK Adjustment Menu DSK Input Setup Menu aph=jÉåì=qêÉÉ The figure below illustrates the DSK Menu Tree.
5. Menu Orientation DSK Menus aph=^ÇàìëíãÉåí=jÉåì The DSK Adjustment Menu provides the tools necessary to adjust the DSK (Downstream Key. To access the menu: • Press DSK in the Layer Control Section. The available DSK Adjustment Menu functions change, depending upon the selected “Key Type.” • When Luma is selected, you can perform a luminance DSK. Refer to the “DSK Luma Key Functions” section on page 254 for details. • When Color is selected, you can perform a color DSK.
5. Menu Orientation DSK Menus • Gain — adjusts the sensitivity of the keyer, enabling you to change the sharpness of the keyed image. Gain only affects the key hole, as set by the clip. ~ • Opacity — adjusts the opacity of the keyed image, from fully opaque to fully transparent. ~ • Adjustment range: 0 to 1023.
5. Menu Orientation DSK Menus • • • • • • • • 256 Blue Color — adjusts the blue component of the DSK color, from 0 to 1024. Red Threshold — adjusts the DSK’s clip along the Cyan vector (as demonstrated using a CIE color chip chart). Green Threshold — adjusts the DSK’s clip along the Magenta vector. Blue Threshold — adjusts the DSK’s clip along the Yellow vector Red Mask — adjusts the background mask to/from black along the Cyan vector.
5. Menu Orientation DSK Menus aph=fåéìí=pÉíìé=jÉåì The figure below illustrates a sample DSK Input Setup Menu: DSK INPUT SETUP Destination [1] ID ALL DSK Input K E Y 1B Type DVI Format R E S E T N A V 1280 x 1024 @60 Crop: H Offset 0 V Offset 0 A D J S A V E APPLY FORMAT FORCE ACQUIRE Figure 5-94. DSK Input Setup Menu (sample) The DSK Input Setup Menu enables you to set up the DSK input. The menu changes depending on the selected input “type.
5. Menu Orientation DSK Menus ~ Note ~ Note Analog — an analog graphic from a computer or other analog source is the DSK source. Refer to the “Background (and DSK) Menu Functions — Analog Type” section on page 243. When “Analog” is selected, the available functions are virtually identical to those on the BG Input Setup Menu — when “Analog” is selected as the type. FG_1, FG_2, FG_3 — a temporary frame store is the DSK source.
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6. System Setup Setup Prerequisites pÉíìé=mêÉêÉèìáëáíÉë Before starting to set up your Encore system, please review the following prerequisites: • Ensure that you are familiar with all Encore system hardware. Refer to Chapter 2, “Hardware Orientation” on page 43 for details. • Ensure that hardware is properly installed, and that all sources, routers and peripherals are properly connected. Refer to Chapter 3, “Hardware Installation” on page 61 for details.
6. System Setup System Setup Sequence póëíÉã=pÉíìé=pÉèìÉåÅÉ This section provides a top level view of the entire Encore setup procedure, plus links to each individual sequence. Important For the optimum Encore setup, it is recommended that you follow all procedures in the order outlined below. Preliminary steps: 1. “ID Setup and Remote Enable,” page 262. 2. “Peripheral Power Up and Status Check,” page 264. 3. “Return to Factory Default,” page 266.
6. System Setup ID Setup and Remote Enable fa=pÉíìé=~åÇ=oÉãçíÉ=bå~ÄäÉ= Encore system setup: Step 1. 1 In this procedure, you will set up individual Encore Video Processor IDs. If ScreenPRO-II, PresentationPRO-II and/or ImagePRO units are used as destinations, you will also set their IDs and enable remote control. Each unit in your system must have a unique ID. Use the following steps to set up IDs and remote control: 1. Power up your Encore Controller, and allow it to fully boot up.
6. System Setup ID Setup and Remote Enable b. c. Ensure that the ImagePRO is running software version 2.30 or greater. • To verify, press SETUP > TECH SUPPORT to display the Tech Support Menu. The version is listed on line 2. • Press ESC repeatedly to return to the top level. Set the ImagePRO’s output resolution. • Press SETUP > OUTPUT to display the Output Menu. • On the output resolution line, press SEL to select the desired resolution, then press SEL to accept.
6. System Setup Peripheral Power Up and Status Check mÉêáéÜÉê~ä=mçïÉê=ré=~åÇ=pí~íìë=`ÜÉÅâ Encore system setup: Step 2. 2 Use the following steps to power up your routers and check system status: 1. Power up all routers in your system, and allows them to fully boot up. These are your devices with static IP addresses. Note 264 If Barco MatrixPRO series routers are connected and powered on first, before the Controller, they will be automatically "discovered" by the Controller. 2.
6. System Setup Peripheral Power Up and Status Check açïåäç~ÇáåÖ=`çÇÉ When an incompatibility exists between software code versions, all buttons will flash on the Controller console. In this situation, the System Status Menu automatically appears with the message “Please Upgrade.” Use the following steps to download code from the Controller to the target device(s), including Video Processors, ScreenPRO-II units and PresentationPRO-II units: 1.
6. System Setup Return to Factory Default oÉíìêå=íç=c~Åíçêó=aÉÑ~ìäí Encore system setup: Step 3. 3 Prior to performing any setup procedures, it is recommended that you perform a factory reset — in order to reset all router tables and source mappings. The procedure guarantees that any previous setups (e.g., those that may have been programmed by other users), do not remain in system memory. S Prerequisite — Ensure that you are familiar with the Reset Menu.
6. System Setup Touch Screen Calibration qçìÅÜ=pÅêÉÉå=`~äáÄê~íáçå Encore system setup: Step 4. 4 The calibration procedure is an excellent starting point prior to setup. S Prerequisite — Ensure that you are familiar with the LCD Settings Menu. In Chapter 5, refer to the “LCD Settings Menu” section on page 203. Use the following steps to calibrate your Touch Screen display(s): 1. In the System Keypad, press MISC to display the Miscellaneous Menu. 2.
6. System Setup Programming EDID mêçÖê~ããáåÖ=bafa Encore system setup: Step 5 5 The EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) programming procedure is a prerequisite for background and DSK setup. The procedure guarantees proper communications at the preferred resolution between Encore’s DVI inputs and your system’s PCs. S Prerequisite — Ensure that you are familiar with the EDID DVI Input Format Menu. In Chapter 5, refer to the “EDID DVI Input Format Menu” section on page 200.
6. System Setup Restore from Flash Memory Card oÉëíçêÉ=Ñêçã=cä~ëÜ=jÉãçêó=`~êÇ Encore system setup: Step 6 (optional) 6 In this procedure, you will restore your system configuration from flash memory — provided that you previously backed up your system to the flash memory card. S Prerequisite — Ensure that you are familiar with the Backup/Restore Menu. In Chapter 5, refer to the “Backup/Restore Menu” section on page 206 for details.
6. System Setup Router Setup oçìíÉê=pÉíìé Encore system setup: Step 7 S Prerequisites — Ensure that you are familiar with the following menus: 7 ~ Router Specification Menu. In Chapter 5, refer to the “Router Specification Menu” section on page 190. ~ Comm Setup Menu. In Chapter 5, refer to the “Comm Setup Menus” section on page 191. ~ Output Patch Menu. In Chapter 5, refer to the “Output Patch Menu” section on page 194. Use the following steps to set up your system’s routers: 1.
6. System Setup Router Setup 15. Test communications: ~ ~ For serial and Ethernet controlled routers, press {TEST COMM}. For Lantronix devices, press {DISCOVER LTRX}. Note that {TEST COMM} can be used for Routers connected to Lantronix devices once the Lantronix device has been discovered and properly set up. Note If the message “Communication Failed” appears, take the necessary actions to rectify the communications error and repeat this step. 16.
6. System Setup Router Setup Stack configurations — please note: ~ When using a router with a single or wide screen “stack” configuration, router outputs are required to go to all physical inputs for both the bottom and top Processors, provided that all inputs are required to go to any available layers. The table below illustrates the default router output patch for a "stack" configuration, where VP 2 is the “Top” Processor, and VP 1 is the “Bottom” Processor: Table 6-1.
6. System Setup Router Setup e. Repeat step 19 to designate additional Aux outputs. 20. Press {BACK} to return to the Router Specification Menu. 21. Repeat from step 6 for the next router that you wish to assign. 22. When you have configured all of your system’s routers, on the Router Specification Menu, scroll to the Number line, and scan through the remaining router numbers.
6. System Setup D/A Setup aL^=pÉíìé Encore system setup: Step 8 S Prerequisites — Ensure that you are familiar with the following menus: 8 ~ Router Specification Menu. In Chapter 5, refer to the “Router Specification Menu” section on page 190. ~ Output Patch Menu. In Chapter 5, refer to the “Output Patch Menu” section on page 194. Use the following steps to set up a D/A (Distribution Amplifier): 1.
6. System Setup Input Patching fåéìí=m~íÅÜáåÖ Encore system setup: Step 9 S Prerequisites — Ensure that you are familiar with the Input Source Patch 9 Menu. In Chapter 5, refer to the “Input Source Patch Menu” section on page 188. This procedure enables you to associate (patch) specific router inputs to specific source buttons on the Controller, and also assign tally connections. This procedure is also used for assigning “direct” connections (from PCs or video sources) to source buttons.
6. System Setup Input Patching Use the following steps to patch inputs to specific source buttons: 1. In the System Keypad, press SYSTEM to display the System Menu. 2. Press {INPUT PATCH} to display the Input Source Patch Menu. 3. On the Source Number line, select the source button on the Controller that you want to patch. 4. (Optional) If required, press {DELETE PATCH} to clear all registers for a selected source button. This enables you to start again with an “undefined” patch. 5.
6. System Setup Destination Setup aÉëíáå~íáçå=pÉíìé Encore system setup: Step 10 10 In this procedure, you will set up the Encore system’s single and wide screen destinations. Once assigned, the associated button(s) on the Destination Bus will be active. S Prerequisites — Ensure that you are familiar with the Destination Setup Menu. In Chapter 5, refer to the “Destination Setup Menu” section on page 182 for details. Note On the Controller SC, up to 6 destinations can be assigned.
6. System Setup Destination Setup This completes the procedure for defining “standard” and “stack” destinations. The selected buttons on the Destination Bus are now active. Note Encore can create destinations with Processors that do not have the same number of M/Es — in which case, the system operates at the lowest common denominator of M/Es.
6. System Setup Destination Setup pÅêÉÉåmolJff=aÉëíáå~íáçå=pÉíìé In this procedure, you will set up ScreenPRO-II systems as single screen destinations. Once assigned, the associated button(s) on the Destination Bus will be active. S Prerequisites — Ensure that you are familiar with the ways in which a ScreenPRO-II system can be physically configured as a destination. In Appendix D, refer to the “ScreenPRO-II Configurations” section on page 393 for details.
6. System Setup Destination Setup pÅêÉÉåmolJff=ïáíÜ=bl` The Enhanced Output Card (EOC) is an optional (factory installed) card that provides additional output formats, and expands the still store capabilities of ScreenPRO-II.
6. System Setup AUX Destination Setup ^ru=aÉëíáå~íáçå=pÉíìé Encore system setup: Step 11 11 In this procedure, you will set up the system’s Aux (Auxiliary) destinations. S Prerequisites — Ensure that you are familiar with the following menus: ~ Destination Setup Menu. In Chapter 5, refer to the “Destination Setup Menu” section on page 182. ~ Aux Destination Setup Menu. In Chapter 5, refer to the “Aux Setup Menu” section on page 184.
6. System Setup AUX Destination Setup ^ìñ=aÉëíáå~íáçå=pÉíìé This section provides instructions for setting up an Aux destination. Use the following steps to set up an Aux destination: 1. Ensure that you have properly configured one (or more) router outputs as “Aux” outputs. If not, refer to the “Router Setup” section on page 270 for instructions. Step 19 deals specifically with Aux output setup. 2. In the System Keypad, press SYSTEM to access the System Menu. 3.
6. System Setup AUX Destination Setup fã~ÖÉmol=çê=mêÉmolJff=^ìñ=aÉëíáå~íáçå=pÉíìé This section provides instructions for setting up ImagePRO Aux and PrePRO-II Aux destinations. Once assigned, the associated button(s) on the Controller’s Destination Bus will be active. S Prerequisites — Ensure that you are familiar with the ways in which ImagePRO and PresentationPRO-II systems can be physically configured as Aux destinations.
6. System Setup AUX Destination Setup 11. In the SDI section: a. On the SDI Router Name line, select the router from which SDI sources will be routed to the ImagePRO (or PrePRO-II). b. On the SDI Router Output line, select the specific router output that you designated as an Aux output. c. On the ImagePRO Input (or PrePRO-II Input) line, select the ImagePRO or PrePRO-II input to which the SDI router output is connected. 12. In the DVI section (applies to ImagePRO Aux destinations only): a.
6. System Setup Output Format Setup lìíéìí=cçêã~í=pÉíìé Encore system setup: Step 12 S Prerequisites — Ensure that you are familiar with the Output Menu. In 12 Chapter 5, refer to the “Output Menu Functions” section on page 160. In this procedure, you will configure the output format for each Video Processor and ScreenPRO-II that is used in your system.
6. System Setup Sync Setup póåÅ=pÉíìé Encore system setup: Step 13 S Prerequisites — Ensure that you are familiar with the Settings Menu. In 13 Chapter 5, refer to the “Settings Menu” section on page 165. In this procedure, you will set up sync parameters for the monitors and projectors connected to the system — for the destination selected on the Output Menu. Note It is recommended that you leave the sync parameters at their default (factory reset) values.
6. System Setup Genlock Setup dÉåäçÅâ=pÉíìé Encore system setup: Step 14 S Prerequisites — Ensure that you are familiar with the Genlock Menu. In 14 Chapter 5, refer to the “Genlock Menu” section on page 164. In this procedure, you will set up Genlock for each destination. Use the following steps to set up Genlock: 1. In the System Keypad, press OUTPUT to display the Output Menu. 2. On the Destination Bus, select the destination that you want to configure. 3.
6. System Setup Projector Setup mêçàÉÅíçê=pÉíìé Encore system setup: Step 15 S Prerequisites — Ensure that you are familiar with the following: 15 ~ Test Pattern Menu. In Chapter 5, refer to the “Test Pattern Menu” section on page 166. ~ Wide Screen Menu. In Chapter 5, refer to the “Wide Screen Settings Menu” section on page 167. ~ Configurator Application. You can use the Configurator application to assist with wide screen setup.
6. System Setup Projector Setup 11. Once the projector is properly set, turn the Raster Box and the Mode off. 12. Press {BACK} to return to the Output Menu. 13. Repeat from step 2 for additional single screen destination projector setups. 14. When all projectors for single screen destinations have been set up, press SAVE in the System Keypad to save the new configuration in memory. táÇÉ=pÅêÉÉå=mêçàÉÅíçê=pÉíìé Use the following steps to set up projectors for a wide screen application.
6. System Setup Projector Setup 13. Scroll to the Marker Mode line and enable (or disable) the system’s wide screen markers. If enabled, you can see the boundaries of active data on Preview. As required, you can change the Marker Mode during operations without affecting other wide screen settings. Note 14. Scroll to the Overlap Width line and enter the desired overlap between projectors. The value is in pixels. 15. Scroll to the Data Doubling line and disable data doubling. 16.
6. System Setup Background Setup _~ÅâÖêçìåÇ=pÉíìé Encore system setup: Step 16 S Prerequisites — Ensure that you are familiar with the following menus: 16 ~ Background Input Setup Menu. In Chapter 5, refer to the “Background Input Setup Menu” section on page 237. ~ BG Matte Menu. In Chapter 5, refer to the “BG Matte Menu” section on page 241. In this procedure, you will set up the Controller’s two “background” sources (for the BG A and BG B buttons).
6. System Setup Background Setup f. 5. To configure a frame grab background: a. Ensure that you have captured frame(s) into temporary memory, or saved frame(s) into permanent memory. In Chapter 7, refer to the “Working with Frame Grabs” section on page 355 for instructions. b. Scroll to the Type line and select one of the three temporary frame stores: FG_1, FG_2 or FG_3. c. To load a frame from “extended” memory into the selected frame store: d. 6. Press {SAVE}. • Scroll to the File to load line.
6. System Setup Input Setup fåéìí=pÉíìé Encore system setup: Step 17 S Prerequisites — Ensure that you are familiar with the Input Menu. In 17 Chapter 5, refer to the “Input Menu” section on page 148. This procedure provides steps for setting up the system’s inputs, for single screen, wide screen and “stack” destinations.
6. System Setup Input Setup This action isolates the source within the PIP, displays a gray background, turns off borders and shadows, and displays the Input Menu. Note Source Preview is not available with “stack” configurations. In this situation, first turn off borders and shadows, then press INPUT in the System Keypad. 4. On the Source Selection Bus, select the source that you want to set up. 5. Press {FORCE ACQUIRE} to perform the optimum image setup. 6.
6. System Setup Input Setup • • • c. 9. Scroll to the H Position line and set the start of the active area’s horizontal offset from H sync. Scroll to the V Active line and set the number of vertical lines in the image. Scroll to the V Position line and set the start of the active area’s vertical offset from V sync. • Press {SAVE} to save the input configuration. • Press {BACK} to return to the Input Menu. If Oversample was selected: • Scroll to the Right Edge line and adjust as required.
6. System Setup DSK Setup fåéìí=pÉíìé=kçíÉë You do not have to repeat the input setup procedure for other destinations if either of the following criteria are met: • • Your other destinations use sources that are patched to the same router. Your other destinations are configured using the “ALL SP” function on the Input Source Patch Menu. In this case, all other system destinations will automatically receive input configuration files via the system’s “copy down” functionality.
6. System Setup DSK Setup ~ For wide screen destinations only: • Select All to set up all the DSK on Processors. • Select the ID of an individual processor. Note 5. 6. 7. Typically, in a wide screen destination, the DSK is placed on only one of the multiple screens (e.g., the far right screen). For this setup, use the IDs of the individual Processors and set up their “types” accordingly — DVI or Analog for the DSK screen, and “none” for the remaining screens.
6. System Setup DSK Setup 8. To configure an Analog source as the DSK: a. Ensure that your analog source is properly connected to the Video Processor chassis. In Appendix A, refer to the “DVI-I Connector Pinouts” section on page 370 for pinout details. Note 9. Analog DSKs cannot be configured on ScreenPRO-II destinations. b. Scroll to the DSK Input line and select the input connector from which the DSK source is pulled. c. Scroll to the Type line and select Analog. d.
6. System Setup Saving the Setup p~îáåÖ=íÜÉ=pÉíìé Encore system setup: Step 19 19 When all system setup procedures have been complete, press SAVE in the System Keypad. This action saves the state of the Controller in non-volatile memory. Once pressed, the Touch Screen menu reads “Saving System Configuration.” If you cycle power, the Controller will return to its state at the time of the “save.” Note Automatic "Saves" occur as necessary, for example, when you change output resolutions.
6. System Setup Back up System _~Åâ=ìé==póëíÉã Encore system setup: Step 20 S Prerequisites — Ensure that you are familiar with the Backup/Restore 20 Menu. In Chapter 5, refer to the “Backup/Restore Menu” section on page 206 for details. In this procedure, you will back up your system configuration to a Flash Memory Card, or as an alternate method, by using the Barco Backup and Restore utility. Note You can only store one system configuration on a Flash Memory Card.
TK==léÉê~íáçåë få=qÜáë=`Ü~éíÉê This chapter includes operational instructions for all Encore modes and functions.
7. Operations Prerequisites mêÉêÉèìáëáíÉë Prior to reviewing this chapter, please ensure the following: • All system destinations are properly configured. In Chapter 6, refer to the “Destination Setup" section on page 277 for details. • All system inputs (sources) are properly configured. In Chapter 6, refer to the “Input Setup" section on page 293 for details. • All system backgrounds are properly configured. In Chapter 6, refer to the “Background Setup" section on page 291 for details.
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7. Operations Operational Configuration • Wide Screen Application — For optimum viewing in all wide screen applications, place all Preview monitors on the left, and all Program monitors on the right. Preview #1 Preview #2 Program #1 Program #2 Figure 7-2. Wide Screen Application Layout • Vertical Blends and Arrays — For optimum viewing in all vertical blend or "array" applications, it is recommended that you configure a wide screen preview display that uses a VP or VPx to combine images.
7. Operations Operational Configuration qçìÅÜ=pÅêÉÉå=`~äáÄê~íáçå As an excellent prerequisite to all operating procedures, it is recommended that you calibrate the Touch Screen. Use the following steps to calibrate your Touch Screen display: 1. In the System Keypad, press MISC to display the Miscellaneous Menu. 2. Press {LCD SETTINGS} to display the LCD Settings Menu. 3. Press {LCD CAL} to display the Touch Screen Calibration Menu. 4.
7. Operations Operational Configuration • Center Justified Markers The figure below illustrates the two Wide Screen Markers in a center justified configuration. Images between the two vertical green lines are projected. Images outside of the lines are not. Preview #1 Preview #2 Preview #1 Preview #2 Wide Screen Marker Wide Screen Marker Figure 7-5.
7. Operations Operational Configuration • Conversely, you’ll always know what PIPs and keys to you wish to clear — to visually remove elements FROM Program. råÇÉêëí~åÇáåÖ=o~ëíÉê=_çñÉë When Raster Boxes are enabled on Preview, each PIP or Key is surrounded by a border that helps you identify the PIP or Key’s original mixer and layer. Please note: • • The PIP or Key with a “corner” style raster box is Layer A. The PIP or Key with a “dashed” raster box is Layer B. PIP 1B PIP 1A Figure 7-7.
7. Operations Operational Configuration Remember that Raster Box size can be adjusted: 1. In the System Keypad, press OUTPUT to display the Output Menu. 2. On the Destination Bus, select the destination that you want to configure. 3. Press {SETTINGS} to display the Settings Menu. 4. On the Raster Box Size line, set the size of the raster box that appears around PIPs and Keys. The adjustment range (in pixels) is from 0 (off) to 8.
7. Operations Operational Configuration 7. On both Controllers, under the Mix Key heading, select a custom transition rate for the Mix button (if desired). 8. On the small Controller only, under the User Effect heading, select a custom transition type, rate and edge for the User Effect button (if desired). 9. On the large Controller only, under the three User Trans headings, select a custom transition type, rate and edge width for the User Trans 1, 2, and 3 buttons.
7. Operations Using the Alphanumeric Keypad rëáåÖ=íÜÉ=^äéÜ~åìãÉêáÅ=hÉóé~Ç On the Controller LC only, the Alphanumeric Keypad enables you to enter and change numeric fields (on the Touch Screen) without having to use a rotary knob. Note When entering data for PIP size and position, numbers up to eight digits in length can be entered. Note The Preset, Seq and Time Code buttons are not currently implemented on the Alphanumeric Keypad.
7. Operations Using the PS/2 Keyboard 4. For numeric fields with decimal points, the decimal point is fixed: S To enter 120.3, press 1, 2, 0, 3, ENTER. 5. During the entry process, press CLEAR at any time to delete the last number entered. Press CLEAR repeatedly to delete all entered numbers and restore the original value. 6. For fields that accept negative numbers, press CLEAR first before entering the first number. Once the first number is entered, the negative sign appears.
7. Operations Working with Groups tçêâáåÖ=ïáíÜ=dêçìéë Group 1 A Group is a single button that represents a certain number of destinations, as programmed by the user. For example, the Group 1 button can represent destination 1 or destinations 1, 2 and 3. • • On the Controller SC, 4 group buttons are available. On the Controller LC, 8 group buttons are available. Groups are activated by pressing (lighting) the desired Group button.
7. Operations Working with Groups ^ÇÇáåÖ=çê=oÉãçîáåÖ=aÉëíáå~íáçåë=Ñêçã=~=dêçìé Use the following steps to add (or remove) a destination to/from an existing group: 1. Controller LC and SC: a. Press and hold the Group button to which you want to add or remove a destination. b. On the Destination Bus, select the destination(s) that you want to add or remove. In this mode, each destination is a toggle. Those that remain on comprise the new group. c. Release the Group button.
7. Operations Working with Groups råäÉ~êåáåÖ=~=dêçìé Use the following steps to unlearn (completely clear) a group button — so that it no longer lights: 1. 2. Controller LC: a. Clear all destinations on the Destination Bus (Clear + All). b. Press and hold Learn. c. Press the desired Group button. Here, you are essentially programming the button with “no destinations.” Controller SC: a. Press and hold the Group button that you want to unlearn. b.
7. Operations Working with Destinations tçêâáåÖ=ïáíÜ=aÉëíáå~íáçåë Destinations can be configured as single screens (projectors), multiple screens (in wide screen applications), single or wide screen "stack" configurations, ScreenPRO-II systems, auxiliary router outputs, ImagePRO systems and PresentationPRO-II systems. During system setup, multiple destinations can be configured: • • On the Controller SC, 6 destinations are available. On the Controller LC, 32 destinations are available.
7. Operations Working with Destinations oçìíáåÖ=pçìêÅÉë=íç=^ìñ=aÉëíáå~íáçåë When using Aux destinations, remember that you are routing individual router inputs to router outputs, which in turn are connect to other devices. You are not routing the output of the Video Processors. • With Aux destinations (monitors), source selections on the Controller connect a router input to a selected router output. This output in turn is connected to a monitor. This is a single-format route.
7. Operations Working with Destinations iáîÉ=pïáíÅÜ=^ìñ=oçìíáåÖ Use the following steps to switch Aux destinations live. Source 1. On the Destination Bus, enable the desired Aux destination(s). 2. Press Shift + Source (in the Live Switch Section). The Source button lights to indicate the live mode is enabled, and the Source Selection Bus is now a “live” Aux switcher. 3. On the Source Selection Bus, select the desired source. Encore immediately routes that source to the selected Aux destination(s).
7. Operations Working with Destinations sáÉïáåÖ=^ìñ=oçìíÉë Aux routes can be viewed individually, without affecting other routes currently in effect. Use the following steps to view an Aux route: 1. On the Destination Bus, press and hold the desired Aux destination button. ~ ~ 2. 318 All other lit destination buttons temporarily turn off.
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7. Operations Working with Layers • If a router is used for input connection, a source can be assigned to multiple layers simultaneously. • If you select a layer in the Layer Control Section that is lit (but not blinking), it will blink — and the corresponding “assigned” source on the Source Selection Bus will blink. This method also allows you to quickly verify layer/source selections. _~ÅâÖêçìåÇ=qê~åëáíáçåë Use the following steps to perform a background transition: BG A 1.
7. Operations Working with Layers råÇÉêëí~åÇáåÖ=péäáí=~åÇ=jáñ=jçÇÉë Encore provides two different modes with which you can transition PIPs and Keys: • • Split Mode Mix Mode péäáí=jçÇÉ With the Split button lit, a mixer’s two layers operate independently.
7. Operations Working with Layers ~ With Toggle off, the source selected in Preview stays in Preview, once the transition is complete. Here, sources must be changed manually. Note If the PIP in Preview has a different source than the PIP in Program, the moment Toggle is turned off, the PIP in Preview automatically changes its source to match Program.
7. Operations Working with Layers tçêâáåÖ=ïáíÜ=mfmë=áå=jáñ=jçÇÉ In Mix Mode, a mixer’s layers are ganged together. Both layers can be perfectly colocated on screen (Mix Source mode), or both can operate independently (Swap mode), but only one layer can be on Program at a time. Use the following steps to work with PIPs in Mix Mode. 1. On the Destination Bus, select the desired destination(s). 2.
7. Operations Working with Layers 5. Crop — Press Crop (in the Joystick Section) to display the Crop Adjustment Menu. Select the type of crop, the aspect ratio, and the image’s H and V size. In Chapter 5, refer to the "Crop Menu" section on page 231 for details. 6. Border — From the PIP, Shadow or Effects menus, press {BORDR} to display the Border Menu. Select the border’s style, color and size, or select a custom border. In Chapter 5, refer to the "Border Menu" section on page 218 for details. 7.
7. Operations Working with Layers tçêâáåÖ=ïáíÜ=hÉóë=áå=jáñ=jçÇÉ In Mix Mode, a mixer’s layers are ganged together. Both Keys can be perfectly co-located on screen (Mix Source mode), or both can operate independently (Swap mode), but only one layer can be on Program at a time. Use the following steps to work with Keys in Mix Mode. 1. On the Destination Bus, select the desired destination(s). 2.
7. Operations Working with Layers 8. Place your "cut" source on top of your "fill" source. 9. On the Key Type line, select Cut + Fill. Note At this point, Layer A's image will disappear, however, the Layer’s raster box remains visible. Depending on current Key parameters (e.g., Clip, Gain), some part of the "fill" may be visible in the shape of the "cut" source. 10. On the Key Menu, use the Clip, Gain, Opacity and Invert controls to set the appearance of the key "hole" as desired. 11.
7. Operations Working with Layers 8. Source Size — Press Source (in the Joystick Section) to display the Key Source Adjustment Menu. Adjust the source image’s size and position within the Key. In Chapter 5, refer to the "Source Adjustment Menu Description" section on page 234 for menu details. 9. Special Effects — From the Key, Key Adjustment, Key Source Adjustment or Matte Menu, press {EFX} to display the Image Effects Menu.
7. Operations Working with Layers jçÇáÑóáåÖ=i~óÉêë=lå=mêçÖê~ã Encore enables you to modify layers directly on Program, without first setting up a "look" on Preview. The mode is typically used for creating a "look" on Program (especially in conjunction with a large screen projector), when the Preview monitor may be too small to realize the desired result. Use the following steps to modify layers directly on Program: 1. In the System Keypad, press SYSTEM to display the System Menu. 2.
7. Operations Working with Layer Functions tçêâáåÖ=ïáíÜ=i~óÉê=cìåÅíáçåë On each Controller, the Layer Functions Section and the Transition Function Section provide numerous creative modes to enhance your presentation.
7. Operations Working with Layer Functions rëáåÖ=`äçåÉ== Clone The Clone mode is designed for widescreen configurations only. It enables you to make an exact copy of a layer onto the opposite screen. All Key or PIP parameters are cloned — including the shadow, effects, border and size. Once cloned, you can select between a “mirror” or an “offset” clone. Use the following steps to clone a layer: 1.
7. Operations Working with Layer Functions rëáåÖ=`çéó== The Copy function enables you to copy the properties of the active PIP or Key to another PIP or Key — on the same (or different) mixer. Copy Use the following steps to PIP or Key parameters to other layers: 1. In the Layer Control Section, select the PIP or Key that you want to "copy from" (the blinking layer). 2. In the Layer Functions Section, press Copy to display the Copy Setup Menu. 3.
7. Operations Working with Layer Functions rëáåÖ=cêÉÉòÉ Use the following steps to freeze a layer’s motion. Both PIPs and Keys can be frozen. Freeze 1. In the Layer Control Section, select the layer on Preview that you wish to freeze. 2. In the Layer Function Section, press Freeze. The button lights to indicate that “freeze” is enabled. Note The lit Freeze button indicates an association between the selected layer and the “freeze.
7. Operations Working with Layer Functions rëáåÖ=bñí=qêáÖÖÉê= Ext Trigger The Ext Trigger function is only used with the Barco Events Manager or Barco Stage Manager applications. With these two products, when the timeline reaches a programmed "pause" cue, the timeline pauses. This in turn causes Encore’s Ext Trigger button to flash. Pressing Ext Trigger restarts the timeline. Use the following steps to use the Ext Trigger function: 1.
7. Operations Working with Layer Functions 3. Using the Input Menu, adjust the source in the normal manner. 4. To restore Preview to its previous setup, double-punch Source Preview. Please note the following important points regarding Source Preview: • While the Source Preview mode is enabled, you can only perform input adjustments and source selections. All other layer, destination and output functions are disabled. • The Source Preview mode cannot be enabled with "stack" destinations.
7. Operations Working with Layer Functions rëáåÖ=gçáå=jçÇÉ Within a selected mixer, the "Join" mode enables you to lock layers A and B together, such that they move as one and maintain a precise relationship. You can also program "moves" when the two layers are joined. The mode is particularly effective when using Cut + Fill keys, or for simultaneously moving a PIP with an associated lower-third key. The following rules apply: • • • • Only the layers within a mixer can be joined (e.g., 1A and 1B).
7. Operations Using Move rëáåÖ=jçîÉ The following topics are discussed in this section: • • • Programming Moves Pending and Triggering Moves Move Notes mêçÖê~ããáåÖ=jçîÉë Move Setup The Encore Presentation System enables you to move a PIP or a Key (or both) smoothly from one screen location to another at a predefined rate, while the layer(s) are on-air. All moves are two-keyframe effects, with a starting location and an ending location. There are two ways to program a move — on Preview or on Program.
7. Operations Using Move mêçÖê~ã=~=jçîÉ=çå=mêçÖê~ã This mode enables you to program a move with the selected layer on both Program and Preview — after the layer has transitioned to Program. Use the following steps to program a move on Program: 1. In the Layer Control Section, select the layer (on Program) that you want to move. Note that its current position is the move’s "starting" location. 2. In the Layer Functions Section, press Move Setup.
7. Operations Using Move mÉåÇ=çå=mêçÖê~ã This method enables you to trigger the move manually, with a layer already on Program. Use the following steps to pend a move on Program: 1. With the move properly programmed, ensure that the layer containing a move is selected and blinking. 2. Perform a CUT or AUTO TRANS. 3. To pend the move, press Move in the Layer Functions Section. The button lights to indicate the pending move.
7. Operations Using Move • On screen, off screen — When programming moves, Encore lets you move a PIP or Key from an off-screen location to an on-screen location, and vice-versa. • Editing moves — Once a move property has been defined, it can be edited: a. Select the layer that contains the move and press Move Setup. The layer snaps to its defined "ending" location. b. Select a new "ending" location in the normal way. c. Change the keyframe effect or the move rate in the normal way. d.
7. Operations Working with Live Modes tçêâáåÖ=ïáíÜ=iáîÉ=jçÇÉë The following topics are discussed in this section: • • • Using Live Switch Program/Preview Mode Using Live Switch Source Mode Live Mode Source Timing rëáåÖ=iáîÉ=pïáíÅÜ=mêçÖê~ãLmêÉîáÉï=jçÇÉ Program Preview The Live Switch Program/Preview Mode turns both rows of the Source Selection Bus into two buses, both of which can be used to route sources into PIPs and Keys: • The top row is the Program bus.
7. Operations Working with Live Modes Please note the following points regarding the Live Switch Program/Preview Mode: • When switching directly on Program, the Controller uses a predefined set of rules. Refer to the "Live Mode Source Timing" section page 342 for details. • Program LEDs are disabled on the Source Selection Bus only — but not in the Layer Control Section. The only exception is that a blinking Red LED on Program still indicates that the associated mixer is set to Mix Mode.
7. Operations Working with Live Modes 5. To clear the entire mode, press Shift + Source. The button turns off, and the entire Source Selection Bus is returned to its normal functionality. Please note the following points regarding the Live Switch Source Mode: • When switching directly on Program, the Controller uses a predefined set of rules. Refer to the "Live Mode Source Timing" section page 342 for details.
7. Operations Working with Transitions tçêâáåÖ=ïáíÜ=qê~åëáíáçåë This section provides instructions for performing a variety of transitions. The following topics are discussed: • • • • Cut Mix Wipe Manual Transitions `ìí Cuts can be performed on both single screen and widescreen destinations. Cut Use the following steps to perform a Cut: 1. Set up the desired “look” in Preview. 2. In the Transition Section, press CUT to instantly cut the setup to Program.
7. Operations Working with Transitions táéÉ Auto Trans All types of wipes can be performed on single screen destinations. On widescreen destinations, you can only perform a Wipe Up or a Wipe Down. Use the following steps to perform a Wipe: 1. Set up the desired “look” in Preview. 2. Preset the desired transition rate, wipe effect and wipe edge: 3. a. In the System Keypad, press EFFECTS to display the Effects Menu. b. Adjust the Transition Rate field, in 0.1 second increments. c.
7. Operations Working with Presets tçêâáåÖ=ïáíÜ=mêÉëÉíë This section provides detailed instructions for working with Presets. On the Controller, the Preset Section enables you to store and recall entire setups. Each Preset button represents one “look” of the entire Controller, including the current state of all mixers, layers, sources, backgrounds and the DSK.
7. Operations Working with Presets S Example 3: Mix — No conflict. a. Enable Mix mode. b. Store a Preset that contains Source 1 on Layer 1A. c. Take Source 2 to Program on Layer 1A. d. Recall the Preset. You can recall the Preset to Preview, because there is always a layer available in Mix Mode. The system will pick the available layer based on resources (e.g., if you stored the Preset in Layer 1A, the system may recall it to Layer 1B — if Layer 1A is already in use).
7. Operations Working with Presets oÉÅ~ääáåÖ=mêÉëÉíë Use the following steps to recall a preset: 1. Check the available resources on Program. If the resources (layers) that you wish to recall are already in use on Program, they must first be cleared before the “recall” is permitted. Refer to the "A Word About Resources" section on page 345 for additional information. 2. Using the Preset Recall Options Menu, set up your Preset "recall" options.
7. Operations Working with Presets mêÉëÉíë=~åÇ=jçîÉë Encore’s Preset mode provides a unique "automatic pend move" feature: • If you store several Presets, for example, with the same PIP in different sizes and positions on screen, the system automatically pends a Move when you recall each Preset. You do not have to store the PIP with a Move Setup enabled. In this way, when you cut each Preset to Program, the PIP moves from point to point.
7. Operations Layer and Aux Control i~óÉê=~åÇ=^ìñ=`çåíêçä Note The Layer and Aux Control features are currently not implemented. AUX — Information to be provided.
7. Operations Working with User Keys tçêâáåÖ=ïáíÜ=rëÉê=hÉóë 1 Encore’s User Key feature enables you to select all (or a portion) of the current layer’s attributes (such as border color, size, effects, etc.), and store them on a User Key. Those attributes can then be applied to any active layer on Preview. Please note: • On the Controller LC only, 100 user keys are available — 10 pages of 10 keys each. The feature is not available on the Controller SC.
7. Operations Working with Tallies tçêâáåÖ=ïáíÜ=q~ääáÉë The "Tally" function can be enabled or disabled as required. Use the following steps to enable or disable tallies: 1. Ensure that your tallies are properly set up. In Chapter 6, refer to the "Output Format Setup" section on page 285 for instructions. 2. In the System Keypad, press SYSTEM to display the System Menu. 3. On the Tally Mode line: ~ ~ Select On to enable all assigned tally relay closures.
7. Operations Enable/Disable Controller Lockout bå~ÄäÉLaáë~ÄäÉ=`çåíêçääÉê=içÅâçìí This section provides instructions for locking and unlocking the Controller. S Prerequisite: ~ Ensure that you are familiar with the Lockout Code Menu and its associated submenu. In Chapter 5, refer to the “Lockout Code Menu” section on page 199. Use the following steps to enable Controller panel lockout: 1. On the Lockout Code Menu, select the type of lockout code you wish to use: Default or Custom. 2.
7. Operations Using Backup and Restore rëáåÖ=_~Åâìé=~åÇ=oÉëíçêÉ The Encore system enables you to backup and restore all (or a portion) of the complete system configuration setup using a customer supplied flash memory card. The following topics are discussed: • • System Backup System Restore póëíÉã=_~Åâìé This procedure enables you to back up all (or a portion) of the entire Encore system configuration.
7. Operations Using Backup and Restore póëíÉã=oÉëíçêÉ Please note the following important points regarding the "restore" function: • When restoring, you must have the same version of software installed in the Controller as was used to perform the backup. • Conversion between versions can only be done with the Barco Backup and Restore utility. Note The Barco Backup and Restore utility can be found in the Encore Presentation System software bundle — available via download from the Barco website.
7. Operations Working with Frame Grabs tçêâáåÖ=ïáíÜ=cê~ãÉ=dê~Äë The following topics are discussed in this section: Frame Grab • • • • • • Frame Capture Overview Capturing Frames from a Background or DSK Input Capturing Frames from a Layer Saving Frames in Permanent Memory Naming a Saved Frame Erasing and Deleting Frames Please note the following important prerequisites to all frame grab procedures: • Ensure that you are familiar with the Background Input Setup Menu.
7. Operations Working with Frame Grabs The following table illustrates the valid layers from which to capture DSK frames, depending on the number of M/Es in your system. Table 7-2.
7. Operations Working with Frame Grabs • • Permanent Frame Stores — As standard, the Encore Video Processor has three permanent (non-volatile) frame stores available. Please note: ~ Frames in permanent storage are not lost when the system is powered down. At bootup, all frames from the three “permanent” frame stores are read into temp memory for use on-air.
7. Operations Working with Frame Grabs ~ Background frames are captured into the "bottom" stack Processor: BG_FG_1, BG_FG_2 or BG_FG_3. ~ DSK frames are captured into the "top" stack Processor: DSK_FG_1, DSK_FG_2 and DSK_FG_3. 8. Press {CAPTURE}. Once pressed, the screen will indicate that the frame is being captured. A pop-up message confirms the procedure. In the Name field, the captured frame is listed as UNSAVED. 9.
7. Operations Working with Frame Grabs ~ For wide screen destinations only, select All to capture across all Processors, or select the ID of an individual processor. In the case of an individual ID selection, the frame will be grabbed only for that Processor — leaving the other "wide screen" portions of that frame store available. Note 8. 9. On the Frame Number line, select the temporary frame store into which the frame will be captured (FG_1, FG_2 or FG_3).
7. Operations Working with Frame Grabs ~ Note 4. • Press YES to save the frame. All front panel controls will be locked for up to three minutes. • Press NO to cancel the procedure. In "ES" systems, the Extended Frame Save Menu appears. • In the Saved Location field, select a memory location (1 - 100). • (Optional) In the New Name field, type a new name. Ensure that a PS/2 keyboard is properly connected to the Controller’s Keyboard port. • Press {SAVE} to save the selected frame.
7. Operations Working with Frame Grabs bê~ëáåÖ=~åÇ=aÉäÉíáåÖ=cê~ãÉë Please remember the following rules regarding erasing and deleting frames: • The "delete" procedure enables you to mark a selected frame as deleted — but the ERASE function is still required for permanent deletion. You can consider this as a “quick” delete function. • The "erase" procedure is a "destructive" process that enables you to permanently erase a selected frame.
7. Operations Working with the DSK tçêâáåÖ=ïáíÜ=íÜÉ=aph Use the following steps to perform a downstream key: DSK 1. Ensure that the DSK is properly set up, and the key "type" is selected on the DSK Input Setup Menu. In Chapter 6, refer to the "DSK Setup" section on page 296 for instructions. 2. Please remember the following important DSK rules: ~ For ScreenPRO-II destinations, remember that BG B and the DSK are mutually exclusive.
^K==péÉÅáÑáÅ~íáçåë få=qÜáë=^ééÉåÇáñ This appendix provides detailed technical specifications for the Encore Presentation System.
^K==péÉÅáÑáÅ~íáçåë Input Specifications fåéìí=péÉÅáÑáÅ~íáçåë= The table below lists Encore Video Processor input specifications. Table A-1. Encore Video Processor Input Specifications Input Mixer/Effects Channels (2 per M/E board) Parameter Analog Inputs RGBHV / RGBS / RGsB computer video, YPbPr video (SD or HD), S-video, or Composite video on 15-pin HD connector SD and HDSDI Input Per SMPTE 259M-C (NTSC / PAL resolution) SMPTE 292M (HDTV) on BNC connector DVI Input Per DDWG 1.
^K==péÉÅáÑáÅ~íáçåë Input Specifications The table below lists Encore VPx input specifications. Table A-2. Encore VPx Input Specifications Input Via “Source Link” Input Parameter Analog Video RGBHV / RGBS / RGsB computer video, YPbPr video (SD or HD), S-video, or Composite video SD and HDSDI Video Per SMPTE 259M-C (NTSC / PAL resolution) SMPTE 292M (HDTV) DVI Per DDWG 1.
^K==péÉÅáÑáÅ~íáçåë Output Specifications lìíéìí=péÉÅáÑáÅ~íáçåë= The table below lists Encore Presentation System output specifications. Table A-3. Encore Video Processor Output Specifications, VP and VPx 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.
^K==péÉÅáÑáÅ~íáçåë Physical and Electrical Specifications mÜóëáÅ~ä=~åÇ=bäÉÅíêáÅ~ä=péÉÅáÑáÅ~íáçåë= The table below lists Encore Presentation System physical and electrical specifications. Table A-4. Encore Physical and Electrical Specifications Parameter Power Mechanical Detail Specification VP and VPx 120-240 VAC - 50/60 Hz., Auto-selecting 1.0A maximum Controllers 120-240 VAC - 50/60 Hz., Auto-selecting 1.7A maximum VP and VPx 3 RU Rackmount Chassis H: 5.25 inches (13.34 cm) W: 17.00 inches (43.
^K==péÉÅáÑáÅ~íáçåë Communications Specifications `çããìåáÅ~íáçåë=péÉÅáÑáÅ~íáçåë= The table below lists Encore Presentation System communications specifications. Table A-5.
^K==péÉÅáÑáÅ~íáçåë Pinouts máåçìíë= The following topics are discussed in this section: • • • • • • DVI Connector Pinouts DVI-I Connector Pinouts Analog 15-pin D Connector Ethernet Connector Serial Connector Tally Connector asf=`çååÉÅíçê=máåçìíë The figure below illustrates the DVI connector: 1 8 17 24 9 Figure A-1. DVI Connector The table below lists DVI Connector pinouts. Please note: • • T.M.D.S = Transition Minimized Differential Signal DDC = Display Data Channel Table A-6.
^K==péÉÅáÑáÅ~íáçåë Pinouts asfJf=`çååÉÅíçê=máåçìíë The figure below illustrates the DVI-I connector: 1 8 C1 C2 9 C5 17 24 C3 C4 Figure A-2. DVI-I Connector The table below lists DVI-I Connector pinouts. Please note: • • T.M.D.S = Transition Minimized Differential Signal DDC = Display Data Channel Table A-7. DVI-I Connector Pinouts Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 T.M.D.S. Data 2- 13 T.M.D.S. Data 3+ 2 T.M.D.S. Data 2+ 14 +5V Power 3 T.M.D.S. Data 2/4 Shield 15 ground (for +5V) 4 T.M.D.S.
^K==péÉÅáÑáÅ~íáçåë Pinouts ^å~äçÖ=NRJéáå=a=`çååÉÅíçê The figure below illustrates the analog 15-pin D connector: 5 1 10 6 15 11 Figure A-3. Analog 15-pin D Connector The table below lists Analog 15-pin D connector pinouts. Table A-8.
^K==péÉÅáÑáÅ~íáçåë Pinouts bíÜÉêåÉí=`çååÉÅíçê The figure below illustrates the Ethernet connector: 1 8 Figure A-4. Ethernet Connector The table below lists Ethernet connector pinouts. Table A-10.
^K==péÉÅáÑáÅ~íáçåë Pinouts pÉêá~ä=`çååÉÅíçê The figure below illustrates the Video Processor’s Serial connector, and the Ext Comm and Console connectors on both Controller models. All connectors are identical. 5 1 9 6 Figure A-5. Serial Connector The table below lists Serial, Ext Comm and Console connector pinouts. Table A-11.
^K==péÉÅáÑáÅ~íáçåë Pinouts q~ääó=`çååÉÅíçê Each Encore Controller provides one 25-pin D connector for issuing tally “relay closure” commands to external devices. Eight tally circuits are provided. Please note: • Tally outputs provide dry-contact relay closures between signal pairs or contact closures to ground, whenever the corresponding input source is selected for display on a Program output. • • • Tally outputs may be used to signal when input devices (cameras) are “live.
^K==péÉÅáÑáÅ~íáçåë Input and Output Resolutions fåéìí=~åÇ=lìíéìí=oÉëçäìíáçåë The tables on the following pages provide comprehensive lists of available input and output resolutions. Please note: • In Chapter 5, refer to the “Input Menu Description” section on page 149 for details on assigning input resolutions. • In Chapter 5, refer to the “Output Menu Description” section on page 159 for details on assigning output resolutions.
^K==péÉÅáÑáÅ~íáçåë Input and Output Resolutions Table A-13. Input Resolutions (Continued) 920x1200 @60 1024x768 @47.95 1024x768 @48 1024x768 @50 1024x768 @59.94 1024x768 @60 1024x768 @70 1024x768 @71.93 1024x768 @72 1024x768 @75 1024x768 @85 1152x864 @75 1280x1024 @47.95 1280x1024 @48 1280x1024 @50 1280x1024 @59.94 1280x1024 @60 1280x1024 @71.93 1280x1024 @72 1280x1024 @75 1280x1024 @85 1280x720 @60 1280x720 @60 1280x720 II @60 1280x720 II @60 1280x720p @48 1280x720p @50 1280x720p @59.
^K==péÉÅáÑáÅ~íáçåë Input and Output Resolutions Table A-13. Input Resolutions (Continued) 1280x800 @60 1280x800 @60 1280x800 II @60 1280x800 II @60 1280x960 @50 1280x960 @59.94 1280x960 @60 1280x960 @85 1360x768 @60 1360x768 @60 1364x1024 @47.95 1364x1024 @48 1364x1024 @50 1364x1024 @59.94 1364x1024 @75 1364x768 @47.95 1364x768 @48 1364x768 @50 1364x768 @59.94 1364x768 @75 1366x768 @50 1366x768 @59.94 1400x1050 @48 1400x1050 @50 1400x1050 @59.
^K==péÉÅáÑáÅ~íáçåë Input and Output Resolutions Table A-13. Input Resolutions (Continued) 1536x768 @59.94 1600x1200 @47.95 1600x1200 @48 1600x1200 @50 1600x1200 @59.94 1600x1200 @60 1680x1050 @60 1680x1050 @60 1680x1050 @60 1920x1080i @50 1920x1080i @59.94 1920x1080i @60 1920x1080p @23.98 1920x1080p @24 1920x1080p @25 1920x1080p @29.97 1920x1080p @30 1920x1080p @48 1920x1080p @50 1920x1080p @59.94 1920x1080p @60 1920x1080p II @50 1920x1080pSF @29.97 1920x1080pSF @29.
^K==péÉÅáÑáÅ~íáçåë Input and Output Resolutions Table A-13. Input Resolutions (Continued) 2048x1080p @59.94 2048x1080p @60 2048x1080p II @50 2048x1200 @59.94 2048x1200 @59.94 2048x512p @59.94 Apple 1200p @60 NTSC (480i) PAL (576i) lìíéìí=oÉëçäìíáçåë Output resolutions are listed below. Each entry lists Format @Fv (Hz). Table A-14. Output Resolutions 640x480 @59.94 640x480 @60 640x480 @72 640x480 @75 720x480p 720x575p 800x600 @50 800x600 @59.94 800x600 @60 800x600 @72 800x600 @75 1024x768 @47.
^K==péÉÅáÑáÅ~íáçåë Input and Output Resolutions Table A-14. Output Resolutions (Continued) 1280x1024 @48 1280x1024 @50 1280x1024 @59.94 1280x1024 @60 1280x1024 @71.93 1280x1024 @72 1280x1024 @75 1280x720 @60 1280x720 II @60 1280x720p @48 1280x720p @50 1280x720p @59.94 1280x720p @60 1280x768 @47.95 1280x768 @48 1280x768 @50 1280x768 @59.94 1280x768 @75 1280x800 @60 1280x800 II @60 1280x960 @50 1280x960 @59.94 1280x960 @60 1360x768 @60 1364x1024 @50 1364x1024 @59.94 1364x1024 @75 1364x768 @47.
^K==péÉÅáÑáÅ~íáçåë Input and Output Resolutions Table A-14. Output Resolutions (Continued) 1400x1050 @48 1400x1050 @50 1400x1050 @59.94 1400x1050 @60 1400x1050 @75 1440x900 @60 1440x900 @75 1440x900 @85 1536x768 @50 1536x768 @59.94 1600x1200 @47.95 1600x1200 @48 1600x1200 @50 1600x1200 @59.94 1600x1200 @60 1680x1050 @60 1680x1050 @60 1920x1080i @50 1920x1080i @59.94 1920x1080i @60 1920x1080p @23.98 1920x1080p @24 1920x1080p @29.97 1920x1080p @30 1920x1080p @48 1920x1080p @50 1920x1080p @59.
^K==péÉÅáÑáÅ~íáçåë Input and Output Resolutions Table A-14. Output Resolutions (Continued) 1920x1200 @59.94 1920x1200 @60 2048x1080p @48 2048x1080p @50 2048x1080p @59.94 2048x1080p @60 2048x1080p II @50 2048x1200 @59.94 2048x512p @59.
_K==`çåí~Åí=fåÑçêã~íáçå få=qÜáë=^ééÉåÇáñ The following topics are discussed in this Appendix: • • • Warranty Return Material Authorization (RMA) Contact Information t~êê~åíó All video products are designed and tested to the highest quality standards and are backed by a full 3-year parts and labor warranty. Warranties are effective upon delivery date to customer and are non-transferable. Barco warranties are only valid to the original purchaser/owner.
_K==`çåí~Åí=fåÑçêã~íáçå Contact Information `çåí~Åí=fåÑçêã~íáçå Barco, Inc. 11101 Trade Center Drive Rancho Cordova, California 95670 USA • • • Phone: (916) 859-2500 Fax: (916) 859-2515 Website: www.barco.com Sales Contact • • • Direct: (916) 859-2505 Toll Free: (888) 414-7226 E-mail: folsomsales@barco.com Barco N.V. Noordlaan 5 8520 Kuurne BELGIUM • • • Phone: +32 56.36.82.11 Fax: +32 56.35.16.51 Website: www.barco.
`K==réÖê~ÇáåÖ=pçÑíï~êÉ få=qÜáë=^ééÉåÇáñ The following topics are discussed in this Appendix: • • • • • • Software Upgrade Overview Hardware Requirements Software Requirements Downloading Software Serial Upgrade Method Ethernet Upgrade Method Encore Presentation System • User’s Guide • Rev 04 385
`K==réÖê~ÇáåÖ=pçÑíï~êÉ Software Upgrade Overview pçÑíï~êÉ=réÖê~ÇÉ=lîÉêîáÉï Firmware files for the Encore Presentation System are loaded into the hardware at powerup. These files are stored in the unit’s onboard flash memory, which can be upgraded using a serial or Ethernet connection to a PC (or laptop). The desired connection is made through the Console or Ethernet port on the Controller’s rear panel, in conjunction with the “Flash Loader” utility supplied with each upgrade.
`K==réÖê~ÇáåÖ=pçÑíï~êÉ Downloading Software açïåäç~ÇáåÖ=pçÑíï~êÉ Two different methods can be used to download Encore system software and the Flash File Loader utility: • • Via FTP Site Via Web Site sá~=cqm=páíÉ Barco Folsom's FTP site address is: ftp.folsom.com To download from the FTP site: 1. Create a target folder on your PC (e.g., Encore). 2. If you are using an FTP client, logon to our site as follows: ~ ~ User name: anonymous Password: your email address S Example: johndoe@somecompany.
`K==réÖê~ÇáåÖ=pçÑíï~êÉ Serial Upgrade Method 6. When the File Download Dialog appears, click Save to save the file to your computer. 7. When the Save As Dialog appears, navigate to the target folder and click Save. 8. With the download complete, navigate to the target folder and double-click the EXE to launch the installation shield. 9. Follow the prompts to install the upgrade package. At the conclusion of the procedure, a new path will be created under Start > Programs > Barco Folsom. 10.
`K==réÖê~ÇáåÖ=pçÑíï~êÉ Serial Upgrade Method 7. 8. 9. To verify communications between the PC and the Controller: a. In the Flash Loader, click in the black terminal window area. b. Note the condition of the status lights: • DCD and CTS should be red. • TXD and RXD should be green. They will flash if Enter is pressed. c. Press Enter a few times to display the system prompt “#” on screen. d. If the prompt does not appear, continue with step 8 (troubleshooting). e.
`K==réÖê~ÇáåÖ=pçÑíï~êÉ Ethernet Upgrade Method bíÜÉêåÉí=réÖê~ÇÉ=jÉíÜçÇ Use the following steps to upgrade Encore software using an Ethernet connection to your PC: Note The Controller’s default IP address is 192.168.0.1. The Video Processor’s default IP address is 192.168.0.10. 1. Ensure that your PC (or laptop) uses the Windows® 2000 or XP operating systems. 2. Connect the Controller’s Ethernet port to a Switch. 3. Connect the Ethernet Switch to your PC.
`K==réÖê~ÇáåÖ=pçÑíï~êÉ Ethernet Upgrade Method you cannot connect, refer to the “Troubleshooting Ethernet Communication” section on page 391. 10. To upload files to the Controller, click "Open script file to read and upload." 11. In the dialog, select "Complete_Load.sld" and click Open. The Encore menu should immediately display the "System in LOADER MODE" message. 12. It takes several minutes to load the flash memory. When complete, the Flash Loader utility displays the “Upload Complete” message.
`K==réÖê~ÇáåÖ=pçÑíï~êÉ Ethernet Upgrade Method e. On the command prompt line, type: ping 192.168.0.1 ... followed by Enter. Note Use the unit’s actual IP address, as determined in step 2 above. f. If the computer is able to successfully communicate with the Controller, you will see a series of “replies” from the target IP address. Repeat the upgrade procedure as outlined in the “Ethernet Upgrade Method” section on page 390. g.
aK==tçêâáåÖ=táíÜ=aÉëíáå~íáçåë få=qÜáë=^ééÉåÇáñ The following topics are discussed in this Appendix: • • • ScreenPRO-II Configurations PresentationPRO-II Aux Configuration ImagePRO Aux Configuration pÅêÉÉåmolJff=`çåÑáÖìê~íáçåë For your reference, this section provides illustrations of various ScreenPRO-II routing and communications configurations: • • • • Internal Router Configuration External Serial Router Configuration External Ethernet Router Configuration External Serial and Ethernet Router Configur
aK==tçêâáåÖ=táíÜ=aÉëíáå~íáçåë ScreenPRO-II Configurations fåíÉêå~ä=oçìíÉê=`çåÑáÖìê~íáçå The diagram below illustrates an Encore configuration that uses two ScreenPRO-II units with internal source routing. Each ScreenPRO-II is set up as a unique destination. Internal Routing ScreenPRO-II Side Screen 1 Analog Inputs 1-8 HD/SD Inputs 1-2 (HD Model Only) Analog Inputs 1-8 Side Screen 2 HD/SD Inputs 1-2 (HD Model Only) Encore Controller (SC or LC) Ethernet Switch Figure D-1.
aK==tçêâáåÖ=táíÜ=aÉëíáå~íáçåë ScreenPRO-II Configurations bñíÉêå~ä=pÉêá~ä=oçìíÉê=`çåÑáÖìê~íáçå The diagram below shows a configuration that uses two ScreenPRO-II units with external source routing. Each ScreenPRO-II is set up as a unique destination. In this configuration, two external serial (RS-232) routers are used — one for analog connections and one for SDI source connections to each ScreenPRO-II. Because two serial connections are required, a Lantronix UDS200 is used.
aK==tçêâáåÖ=táíÜ=aÉëíáå~íáçåë ScreenPRO-II Configurations bñíÉêå~ä=bíÜÉêåÉí=oçìíÉê=`çåÑáÖìê~íáçå The diagram below shows a configuration that uses two ScreenPRO-II units with external source routing. Each ScreenPRO-II is set up as a unique destination. Two external Ethernet routers are used — one for analog connections and one for SDI source connections to each ScreenPRO-II.
aK==tçêâáåÖ=táíÜ=aÉëíáå~íáçåë ScreenPRO-II Configurations bñíÉêå~ä=pÉêá~ä=~åÇ=bíÜÉêåÉí=oçìíÉê=`çåÑáÖìê~íáçå The diagram below shows a configuration that uses two ScreenPRO-II units with external source routing. Each ScreenPRO-II is set up as a unique destination. One external Ethernet router is used, and one external serial router is used.
aK==tçêâáåÖ=táíÜ=aÉëíáå~íáçåë PresentationPRO-II Aux Configuration mêÉëÉåí~íáçåmolJff=^ìñ=`çåÑáÖìê~íáçå PresentationPRO-II units can be connected to the Encore Controller via Ethernet for use as Aux destinations. In this manner, AUX outputs from up to two routers are connected to the PresentationPRO-II — so that any available source used in the Encore system can be displayed on a given monitor. The diagram below shows a PresentationPRO-II Aux configuration that uses one analog router and one SDI router.
aK==tçêâáåÖ=táíÜ=aÉëíáå~íáçåë ImagePRO Aux Configuration fã~ÖÉmol=^ìñ=`çåÑáÖìê~íáçå ImagePRO units can be connected to the Encore Controller via Ethernet for use as Aux destinations. In this manner, AUX outputs from up to three routers are connected to the ImagePRO — so that any available source used in the Encore system can be displayed on a given monitor. The diagram below shows a ImagePRO Aux configuration that uses one analog router, one DVI router and one SDI router.
aK==tçêâáåÖ=táíÜ=aÉëíáå~íáçåë ImagePRO Aux Configuration 400 Encore Presentation System • User’s Guide • Rev 04
bK==^ééäáÅ~íáçå=kçíÉë få=qÜáë=^ééÉåÇáñ The following application notes are provided in this Appendix: • • Encore Controller to Router Connections Router Interface Notes Encore Presentation System • User’s Guide • Rev 04 401
bK==^ééäáÅ~íáçå=kçíÉë Encore Controller to Router Connections båÅçêÉ=`çåíêçääÉê=íç=oçìíÉê=`çååÉÅíáçåë This application note provides information on how to use RS-232 communications to connect the Encore Controller (both the SC and LC models) to various routers and peripheral equipment. All RS-232 connections to the Controller are made through the controller's DB-9 EXT COMM port. Important All Barco/ Folsom Routers can be connected to the Encore Controller via Ethernet.
bK==^ééäáÅ~íáçå=kçíÉë Encore Controller to Router Connections buq=`ljj=máåçìíë The table below illustrates the pinouts on Encore's EXT COMM serial connector. Note 5 Data "direction" information is provided from the point of view of the Encore controller. 1 9 6 Figure E-1. Ext Comm Connector Table E-1. Ext Comm Connector Pinouts Pin Signal Description Note 1 CD Carrier Detect 2 TXD Transmitted Data Sends data. Connects to router's receiving pin. 3 RXD Received Data Receives data.
bK==^ééäáÅ~íáçå=kçíÉë Encore Controller to Router Connections `~ÄäÉ=`çååÉÅíáçå=Ô=píê~áÖÜí=qÜêçìÖÜ The table below illustrates the required pin connections for typical Encore-to-Router configurations. A straight-through RS-232 cable is used between Encore and the router. Encore Controller (SC or LC) MatrixPRO SDI Router RS-232 Straight-through Figure E-2. Straight through configuration Table E-2.
bK==^ééäáÅ~íáçå=kçíÉë Encore Controller to Router Connections `~ÄäÉ=`çååÉÅíáçå=Ô=kìää=jçÇÉã The table below illustrates the required pin connections for alternate Encore-to-Router configurations (such as to Extron routers). A null modem RS-232 cable is used. Encore Controller (SC or LC) Extron Router RS-232 Null Modem Figure E-3. Null modem configuration Table E-3.
bK==^ééäáÅ~íáçå=kçíÉë Encore Controller to Router Connections i~åíêçåáñ=bíÜÉêåÉí=íç=pÉêá~ä=`~ÄäÉ=`çååÉÅíáçå Because Encore Controllers only have one RS-232 serial port (EXT COMM), an external device (such as the Lantronix UDS200 or UDS2100) is required for multiple RS-232 connections. The Lantronix UDS200 or UDS2100 connects to Encore via Ethernet, and provides two RS-232 ports. The table below illustrates the pinouts on the UDS200's serial connector.
bK==^ééäáÅ~íáçå=kçíÉë Encore Controller to Router Connections Note RS-232 cable requirements vary. Use the table in the following section for specific cable requirements for various routers. oçìíÉê=`çååÉÅíáçå=q~ÄäÉ The table below illustrates numerous notes and cable requirements, when connecting Encore to various routers. Router Use null modem cable Use straight through cable Table E-5.
bK==^ééäáÅ~íáçå=kçíÉë Encore Controller to Router Connections Router Use null modem cable Use straight through cable Table E-5. Router Connection Table (Continued) 3 ISIS 3 Note … when connecting to Encore Controller … when connecting to Lantronix If required, try reversing null modem cable vs. straight through cable, if the connection does not function properly.
bK==^ééäáÅ~íáçå=kçíÉë Router Interface Notes oçìíÉê=fåíÉêÑ~ÅÉ=kçíÉë For selected third party routers, additional interface information is provided below. The following topics are discussed in this section: • • • • • • Extron Router Support DVILink and DPI Router Support Sierra Video Systems Router Support Leitch Router Support FSR Router Support AutoPatch Router Support bñíêçå=oçìíÉê=pìééçêí Encore supports Extron routers enabled with Ethernet.
bK==^ééäáÅ~íáçå=kçíÉë Router Interface Notes Password to be entered. The Controller does this automatically when attempting to connect to the router by using the default factory account. To ensure that a connection is successful, verify that the Leitch Router has the following User Name and Password account: • • User Name: leitch Password: leitchadmin Refer to the router "Installation, Configuration, and Operation Manual" for more information on how to create user accounts.
fåÇÉñ pçÑíâÉóë {ADD NEW} . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191 {ADD PATCH} . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189, 194 {ADD} . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183 {ALL OFF} . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210, 211 {ALL ON} . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210, 211 {APPLY FORMAT} . . . . .150, 152, 160, 161, 242 {AR} . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151 {ASPECT RATIO} . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index {TEST COMM} . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192 {TEST LINKS} . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178 {TEST PATTERN} . . . . . . . . .160, 161, 166, 169 {TRACK SIZE} . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219 {TRACK} . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215, 230, 236 {USER PREF} . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197, 204 {V SIZE} . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215, 230, 231, 236 {WIDE SCREEN} . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160, 166, 167 kìãÉêáÅë 1-1 Sampling . .
Index Barco backup and restore utility . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 contact information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .383 Events Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22, 143 Folsom Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .383 sales contact information . . . . . . . . . . . .384 stage manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143 technical support information . . . . . . .3, 384 Baud Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192 BG A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index DVI-I connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 HD/SDI inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 left justified . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 multiple processors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .303 routers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 save system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .299 single processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Configurator . . . . .
Index touch screen section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 transition function section . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 transition section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 user key section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110, 144 Controller SC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22, 34 console lighting section . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 destination bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 group control section . . . . . . .
Index ScreenPRO-II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 ScreenPRO-II configurations . . . . . . . . .393 ScreenPRO-II, external router 395, 396, 397 ScreenPRO-II, internal router . . . . . . . . .394 setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182, 277 setup Aux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281, 282 setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173 setup overview, Aux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281 setup PrePRO-II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index triple mixer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Electrical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .367 EMPTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .247 Encore configurator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 controller LC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22, 34 controller SC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22, 34 controller to router connections . . . . . . .
Index outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 setup output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .285 Frame grab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23, 38 background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .239, 244 button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132 capture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .244 capture format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .247 capture from background input . . . . . . . .357 capture from layer . . .
Index back up system to flash memory . .300, 353 calibrate touch screen . . . . . . . . . .267, 305 capture frame from a layer . . . . . . . . . . .358 capture frame from background input . .357 change layer mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .329 clear a group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .313 clear all layers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .327 clear destinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .315 clear layers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index Hue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221 Hyperlinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 f ID all . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146 color balance menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157 mapping, video processors . . . . . . . . . .202 remote enable setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .262 sizing menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155 unit connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index functions, cut + fill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227 functions, luma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .226 joystick functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .230 menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224 menu description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225 menu functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225 menu tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224 modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .326 priority . . . . . . . . .
Index DVI input A connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 DVI input A connector (VPx) . . . . . . . . . .54 DVI input B connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 DVI input B connector (VPx) . . . . . . . . . .55 HD/SDI input A connector . . . . . . . . . . . .52 HD/SDI input B connector . . . . . . . . . . . .53 input notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 priority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 source link in connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index RS-232 setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192 settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165 shadow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219 sizing menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155 software version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176 status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212 system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173 TBar and Joystick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180 test pattern . . . .
Index Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Number of inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191 of outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191 router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190 Numeric PIP Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 l Offset, clone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217 Opacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .226, 227 DSK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index m Page button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124, 144 Parity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192 Patch inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .275, 276 next . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 table, output, stack destinations . . . . . . .272 table, output, standard destinations . . . .271 PDF file usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 file usage, navigating and searching . . . .19 hyperlinks . . . . .
Index HD/SDI input A connector . . . . . . . . . . . .52 HD/SDI input B connector . . . . . . . . . . . .53 M/E connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47, 52 preview out analog connector . . . . . . . . .46 preview out DVI connector . . . . . . . . . . . .46 program 1 out analog connector . . . . . . .46 program 1 out DVI connector . . . . . . . . . .46 program 2 out analog connector . . . . . . .46 program 2 out DVI connector . . . . . . . . . .46 program link in connector . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index Return material authorization . . . . . . . . . . . . .383 RGB sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157 RMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .383 Rotary encoder menu description . . . . . . . . . . .179 knobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Router cable connections, Lantronix . . . . . . . . .406 cable connections, null modem . . . . . . .405 cable connections, straight through . . . .404 communication type . . . . . . . . . .
Index software upgrade method . . . . . . . . . . . .388 Set user preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .308 Settings menu description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165 Setup Aux destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281, 282 Aux destination, overview . . . . . . . . . . . .281 background sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .291 backup system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .300 D/A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .274 destinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .259 setup prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .260 setup sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .261 sub menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174 Split button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130 mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130, 321 mode, understanding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .321 Stack configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Transition backgrounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .320 cut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .343 edge width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .209 functions section, controller LC . . . . . . . 110 functions section, controller SC . . . . . . . 112 functions section, description . . . . . . . . .142 manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .344 mix . . . . . . . . . .
Index processing, image overlap . . . . . . . . . . .100 processing, projector setup . . . . . . . . . .101 processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 processor (VP) input specifications . . . .364 processor (VPx) input specifications . . .365 processor hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 processor ID, redefine . . . . . . . . . . . .47, 50 processor, front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 processor, rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 processor, re-define IDs .
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