Analog Way STE100 User manual

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USER MANUAL

version 4.10

THANK YOU

Thank you for choosing Analog Way. By following these simple steps, you should be able to operate the powerful STE100.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

1-1. STE100 OPERATING MODE

Edge Blending Mode

1-2. USEFUL TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

HARDWARE INSTALLATION

2-1. SAFETY INSTRUCTION

2-2. UNPACKING AND INSPECTION

2-3. RACKMOUNT INFORMATION

2-4. CABLE & ADAPTOR INFORMATION

2-5. HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS

CONNECTING THE STE100

3-1. CONNECTING THE STE100

3-2. THE STE100 REAR PANEL

Input specications

Output specications

Communication specications

Environmental specications

Pin outs

HDCP compliance

Overview Inputs #1 to #4 DVI Inputs #1 - #2 SD/HD-SDI Inputs #1 - #2

Output #1 and Output #2

Main Outputs

OPERATING THE STE100

4-1. THE STE100 FRONT PANEL

Overview On/Off button Menu screen Menu scroll knob Control section Input selection section Freeze button DSK button

Take button

Effect selection button Preset selection button

Adjust button

4-2. THE STE100 MENU

Menu navigation

Home menu

4-3. WORKING WITH THE STE100

Reseting default values

STE100 color codes Input selection settings Source output selection Output selection settings

How to use the keying & titling by a remote control

Mixer Functions

How to use a Soft Edge Blending ?

Transitions & effects

Smooth Move

Creating Presets

Working with presets Working with Audio

Audio conguration

Multiple Machine Mode

HOME MENU

REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE

5-1. THE STE100 RCS

RCS presentation

How to use the RCS

Software installation

Software overview

Serial connection

Ethernet connection

5-2. WORKING WITH THE RCS

Source input conguration

Source output conguration

Embedded Edge Blending Mode

Transitions & effects

Creating Presets

Working with Presets Working with Audio

Audio conguration

OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEMS

6-1. Axion2 - Ref. ARC200

6-2. Orchestra - Ref. ORC50

6-3. TRK-800 - Ref. TRK-800

6-4. RK-300 - Ref. RK-300

EXAMPLES AND TIPS

7-1. ABOUT EXAMPLES

7-2. EXAMPLES

7-3. EXTERNAL PROGRAMMING

WARRANTY AND SERVICES INFORMATION

8-1. ANALOG WAY LIMITED WARRANTY

8-2. SERVICES AND RMA

CONTACT INFORMATION

HOW TO CONTACT US

INFORMATION ON DISPOSAL

INTRODUCTION

1-1. THE STE100 OPERATING MODE

Before you start setting up your STE100 for the rst time, be sure you know what you actually want to do with it. The STE100 offers one operating mode, which results in a versatile video production tool for live event staging

and xed installation applications.

* NOTE *: We recommend resetting the device to its default values every time you set up your shows or events

(see the “Operating The STE100” chapter, p23).

Edge Blending Mode

This mode allows for a single STE100 to seamlessly switch and blend any of its 10 analog/digital inputs with any other of the inputs. The Edge Blending Mode is the STE100 native mode, and has no less than 2 layers.

1-2. USEFUL TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

LAYER: a “Layer” is an image display element (such as a Key) that has an associated visual priority — either

in front of background Live.

The STE100 can simultaneously view no less than 2 layers (1 background Live and 1 layer like a key or 2 PIP on a background color).

KEYING: a “Key” is an electronic process whereby an image is electronically superimposed over another

source or background, by cutting out either a color (Chroma Key), or its brightness or luminance levels (Luma Key). Keys are typically used for titles, logos and special effects. STE100 allows to use a live source with green or blue background and to key it over any other live input.

HARDWARE INSTALLATION

2-1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION:

All of the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated and should be maintained for further reference. Please follow all the warnings regarding this product and its operating instructions.

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WARNING: To prevent the risk of electric shock and re, do not expose this device to rain, humidity,

intense heat sources (such as heaters and direct sunlight). Slots and openings in the device are provided

for ventilation and to avoid overheating. Make sure the device is never placed near a textile surface that could block the openings. Also keep away from excessive dust, vibrations and shocks.

POWER: Only use the power supply indicated on the device of the power source. Devices equipped with

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a grounding plug should only be used with a grounding type outlet. In no way should this grounding be

modied, avoided or suppressed.

POWER CORD: The device is equipped with a main switch (On (I) /Off (O)). The Switch ON and OFF is

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initiated by the main switch. Caution: The power cord is the only way to totaly disconnect the equipment from the main power. Apply the following guidelines :

- The equipment connected to the network must have a release system easily accessible and located outside the unit.

- Unplug the power cord, do not pull on the power cord but always on the plug itself.

- The outlet should always be near the device and easily accessible.

- Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them.

If the power supply cord is damaged, unplug the device. Using the device with a damaged power supply cord

may expose your device to electric shocks or other hazards. Verify the condition of the power supply cords

once in a while. Contact your dealer or service center for replacement if damaged.

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CONNECTIONS: All inputs and outputs (except for the power input) are TBTS dened under EN60950.

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SERVICING: Do not attempt to service this product yourself by opening or removing covers and screws

since it may expose your device to electric shocks or other hazards. Refer all problems to qualied

service personnel.

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OPENINGS: Never push objects of any kind into this product through the openings. If liquids have been

spilled or objects have fallen into the device, unplug it immediately and have it checked by a qualied

technician.

INSTRUCTIONS DE SECURITE

An de mieux comprendre le fonctionnement de cet appareil nous vous conseillons de bien lire toutes les consignes de sécurité et de fonctionnement de l’appareil avant utilisation. Conservez les instructions de sécurité et de fonctionnement an de pouvoir les consulter ultérieurement. Respectez toutes les consignes

marquées dans la documentation, sur le produit et sur ce document.

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ATTENTION: An de prévenir tout risque de choc électrique et d’incendie, ne pas exposer cet appareil à

la pluie, à l’humidité et aux sources de chaleur intense.

INSTALLATION: Veillez à assurer une circulation d’air sufsante pour éviter toute surchauffe à l’intérieur

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de l’appareil. Ne placez pas l’appareil sur ou à proximité d’une surface textile susceptible d’obstruer les orices de ventilation. N’installez pas l’appareil à proximité de sources de chaleur comme un radiateur ou une poche d’air chaud, ni dans un endroit exposé au rayonnement solaire direct, à des poussières excessives, à des vibrations ou à des chocs mécaniques. Ceci pourrait provoquer un mauvais

fonctionnement et un accident.

ALIMENTATION: Ne faire fonctionner l’appareil qu’avec la source d’alimentation indiquée sur l’appareil.

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Les appareils doivent être obligatoirement connectés sur une source équipée d’une mise à la terre efcace. En aucun cas cette liaison de terre ne devra être modiée, contournée ou supprimée.

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CORDON D’ALIMENTATION: Les appareils sont équipés d’un interrupteur général (Marche I /

Arrêt O), la mise en tension et la mise hors tension se fait en actionnant cet interrupteur général. Attention : le cordon d’alimentation constitue le seul moyen de débrancher l’appareil totalement de l’alimentation secteur. Pour être certain que l’appareil n’est plus alimenté, ce cordon doit être débranché de la prise murale. Appliquer les consignes suivantes:

- Le matériel relié à demeure au réseau, doit avoir un dispositif de sectionnement facilement accessible qui doit être incorporé à l’extérieur de l’appareil.

- Débrancher le cordon d’alimentation de la prise murale si vous prévoyez de ne pas utiliser l’appareil

pendant quelques jours ou plus.

- Pour débrancher le cordon, tirez-le par la che. Ne tirez jamais sur le cordon proprement dit.

- La prise d’alimentation doit se trouver à proximité de l’appareil et être aisément accessible.

- Ne laissez pas tomber le cordon d’alimentation et ne posez pas d’objets lourds dessus.

Si le cordon d’alimentation est endommagé, débranchez-le immédiatement de la prise murale. Il est dangereux de faire fonctionner un appareil avec un cordon endommagé; un câble abîmé peut provoquer un risque d’incendie ou un choc électrique. Vériez le câble d’alimentation de temps en temps. Contactez votre

revendeur ou le service après-vente pour un remplacement.

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CONNEXIONS: Toutes les entrées et sorties (exceptée l’entrée secteur) sont de type TBTS (Très Basse

Tension de Sécurité) dénies selon EN 60950.

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RÉPARATION ET MAINTENANCE: L’utilisateur ne doit en aucun cas essayer de procéder aux opérations

de dépannage, car l’ouverture des appareils par retrait des capots ou de toutes autres pièces constituant

les boîtiers ainsi que le dévissage des vis apparentes à l’extérieur, risquent d’exposer l’utilisateur à des chocs électriques ou autres dangers. Contactez le service après-vente, votre revendeur ou s’adresser à un personnel qualié uniquement.

OUVERTURES ET ORIFICES: Les appareils peuvent comporter des ouvertures (aération, fentes, etc...),

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veuillez ne jamais y introduire d’objets et ne jamais obstruer ses ouvertures. Si un liquide ou un objet pénètre à l’intérieur de l’appareil, débranchez immédiatement l’appareil et faites-le contrôler par un personnel qualié avant de le remettre en service.

INSTRUZIONI DI SECUREZZA

Allo scopo di capire meglio il funzionamento di questa apparecchiatura vi consigliamo di leggere bene tutti i consigli di sicurezza e di funzionamento prima dell’utilizzo. Conservare le istruzioni di sicurezza e di funzionamento al ne di poterle consultare ulteriormente. Seguire tutti i consigli indicati su questo manuale

e sull’apparecchiatura.

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ATTENZIONE: Al ne di prevenire qualsiasi rischio di shock elettrico e d’incendio, non esporre

l’apparecchiatura a pioggia, umidità e a sorgenti di eccessivo calore.

INSTALLAZIONE: Assicuratevi che vi sia una sufciente circolazione d’aria per evitare qualsiasi

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surriscaldamento all’interno dell’apparecchiatura. Non collocare l’apparecchiatura in prossimità o su superci tessili suscettibili di ostruire il funzionamento della ventilazione. Non installate l’apparecchiatura in prossimità di sorgenti di calore come un radiatore o una fuoruscita d’aria calda, né in un posto esposto direttamente ai raggi del sole, a polvere eccessiva, a vibrazioni o a shock meccanici. Ció potrebbe provocare un erroneo funzionamento e un incidente.

ALIMENTAZIONE: Far funzionare l’apparecchiatura solo con la sorgente d’alimentazione indicata

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sull’apparecchiatura. Le apparecchiature queste devono essere obbligatoriamente collegate su una

sorgente fornita di una efciente messa a terra. In nessun caso questo collegamento potrà essere modicato, sostituito o eliminato.

CAVO DI ALIMENTAZIONE: Gli apparecchi con un interrutore (commutatore) generale

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(Accesso I : Speuto 0), accendere ou spagnere l’apparecchio si fa usando l’interrutore.

Attenzione: il cavo di alimentazione è il solo modo di disconnettere l’apparecchio dell’alimentazione. Per

assicurarsi che totalemente l’apparecchio non è più collegato, il cavo deve essere disconesso della presa murale.

Seguire le instruzioni seguenti:

- Il materiale collegato a residenza alla rete, deve avere un dispositivo di sezionamento facile da

raggiongere eche deve essere inserito all’esterno del apparecchio.

- Disconnettere l’apparecchiatura dalla presa murale se si prevede di non utilizzarla per qualche giorno.

- Per disconnettere il cavo tirare facendo forza sul connettore.

- La presa d’alimentazione deve trovarsi in prossimità dell’apparecchiatura ed essere facilmente

accessibile.

- Non far cadere il cavo di alimentazione né appoggiarci sopra degli oggetti pesanti.

Se il cavo di alimentazione é danneggiato, spegnere immediatamente l’apparecchiatura. E’ pericoloso far funzionare questa apparecchiatura con un cavo di alimentazione danneggiato, un cavo grafato puó provocare un rischio di incendio o uno shock elettrico. Vericare il cavo di alimentazione spesso. Contattare il vostro rivenditore o il servizio assistenza per una sostituzione.

CONNESSIONE: Tutti gli ingressi e le uscite (eccetto l’alimentazione) sono di tipo TBTS denite secondo

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EN 60950.

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RIPARAZIONI E ASSISTENZA: L’utilizzatore non deve in nessun caso cercare di riparare l’apparecchiatura,

poiché con l’apertura del coperchio metallico o di qualsiasi altro pezzo costituente la scatola metallica, nonché svitare le viti che appaiono esteriormente, poiché ció puó provocare all’utilizzatore un rischio di

shock elettrico o altri rischi.

APERTURE DI VENTILAZIONE: Le apparecchiature possono comportare delle aperture di ventilazione,

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si prega di non introdurre mai oggetti o ostruire le sue fessure. Se un liquido o un oggetto penetra

all’interno dell’apparecchiatura, disconnetterla e farla controllare da personale qualicato prima di rimetterla in servizio.

SICHERHEITSHINWEISE

Um den Betrieb dieses Geräts zu verstehen, raten wir Ihnen vor der Inbetriebnahme alle Sicherheits und Betriebsanweisungen genau zu lesen. Diese Sicherheits- und Betriebsanweisungen für einen

späteren Gebrauch sicher aufbewahren. Alle in den Unterlagen, an dem Gerät und hier angegebenen Sicherheitsanweisungen einhalten.

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ACHTUNG: um jegliches Risiko eines Stromschlags oder Feuers zu vermeiden, das Gerät nicht Regen,

Feuchtigkeit oder intensiven Wärmequellen aussetzen.

EINBAU: Eine ausreichende Luftzufuhr sicherstellen, um jegliche Überhitzung im Gerät zu vermeiden.

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Das Gerät nicht auf und in Nähe von Textiloberächen, die Belüftungsöffnungen verschließen können, aufstellen. Das Gerät nicht in Nähe von Wärmequellen, wie z.B. Heizkörper oder Warmluftkappe, aufstellen und es nicht dem direkten Sonnenlicht, übermäßigem Staub, Vibrationen oder mechanischen Stößen aussetzen. Dies kann zu Betriebsstörungen und Unfällen führen.

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STROMVERSORGUNG: Das Gerät nur mit der auf dem Gerät bezeichnete Stromquelle betreiben. Gerät

mit geerdeter Hauptstromversorgung muss an eine Stromquelle mit efzienter Erdung angeschlossen

werden. Diese Erdung darf auf keinen Fall geändert, umgangen oder entfernt werden.

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NETZKABEL: Da die Geräte über einen Hauptschalter (An I/ Aus 0) verfügen, erfolgt die Stromversorgung

und -unterbrechung über diesen Hauptschalter. Achtung : Das Netzkabel stellt die einzige Möglichkeit dar, das Gerät vollständig vom Netzanschluss zu trennen. Um sicherzustellen, dass das Gerät nicht mehr versorgt wird, muss dieses Kabel aus der Netzsteckdose ausgesteckt werden. Bitte beachten Sie die folgenden Hinweise:

- Wenn Geräte dauerhaft am Netz bleiben, müssen sie über eine leicht zugängliche Trennvorrichtung verfügen, die außen am Gerät angebracht sein muss.

- Das Kabel mittels dem Stecker herausziehen. Niemals am Stromkabel selbst ziehen.

- Die Steckdose muß sich in der Nähe des Geräts benden und leicht zugänglich sein.

- Das Stromkabel nicht fallen lassen und keine schweren Gegenstände auf es stellen.

Wenn das Stromkabel beschädigt ist, das Gerät sofort abschalten. Es ist gefährlich das Gerät mit einem

beschädigten Stromkabel zu betreiben; ein abgenutztes Kabel kann zu einem Feuer oder Stromschlag führen. Das Stromkabel regelmäßig untersuchen. Für den Ersatz, wenden Sie sich an Ihren Verkäufer

oder Kundendienststelle.

ANSCHLÜSSE: Bei allen Ein- und Ausgängen (außer der Stromversorgung) handelt es sich, gemäß EN

60950, um Sicherheits Kleinspannunganschlüsse.

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REPARATUR UND WARTUNG: Der Benutzer darf keinesfalls versuchen das Gerät selbst zu reparieren,

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die Öffnung des Geräts durch Abnahme der Abdeckhaube oder jeglichen anderen Teils des Gehäuses

sowie die Entfernung von außen sichtbaren Schrauben zu Stromschlägen oder anderen Gefahren für den Benutzer führen kann. Wenden Sie sich an Ihren Verkäufer, Ihre Kundendienststelle oder an qualizierte

Fachkräfte.

ÖFFNUNGEN UND MUNDUNGEN: Die Geräte können über Öffnungen verfügen (Belüftung, Schlitze,

usw.). Niemals Gegenstände in die Öffnungen einführen oder die Öffnungen verschließen. Wenn eine

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Flüssigkeit oder ein Gegenstand in das Gerät gelangt, den Stecker herausziehen und es vor einer neuen Inbetriebnahme von qualiziertem Fachpersonal überprüfen lassen.

INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD

Para comprender mejor el funcionamiento de este aparato, le recomendamos que le acuidadosamente todas las consignas de seguridad y de funcionamiento del aparato antes de usarlo. Conserve las instrucciones de

seguridad y de funcionamiento para que pueda consultarlas posteriormente. Respete todas las consignas indicadas en la documentación, relacionadas con el producto y este documento.

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CUIDADO: Para prevenir cualquier riesgo de choque eléctrico y de incendio, no exponga este aparato a

la lluvia, a la humedad ni a fuentes de calorintensas.

INSTALACIÓN: Cerciórese de que haya una circulación de aire suciente para evitar cualquier

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sobrecalentamiento al interior del aparato. No coloque el aparato cerca ni sobre una supercie textil que pudiera obstruir los oricios de ventilación. No instale el aparato cerca de fuentes de calor como radiador o boca de aire caliente, ni en un lugar expuesto a los rayos solares directos o al polvo excesivo, a las

vibraciones o a los choques mecánicos. Esto podría provocar su mal funcionamiento o un accidente.

ALIMENTACIÓN: Ponga a funcionar el aparato únicamente con la fuente de alimentación que se indica

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en el aparato. Los aparatos deben estar conectados obligatoriamente a una fuente equipada con una

puesta a tierra ecaz. Por ningún motivo este enlace de tierra deberá ser modicado, cambiado o

suprimido.

CABLE DE ALIMENTACIÓN: Los equipos incluyan interruptor general de alimentación (Encender I /

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Apagar 0), la puesta en marcha o desconexión se realiza por medio de este interruptor. El cable de alimentación constituye el único medio de desconectar el aparato totalmente de la red eléctrica.

Para estar seguro de que el aparato no está más alimentado, este cable debe de ser desconectado de la toma de corriente. Aplicar las siguientes consignas:

- El material conectado a residencia a la red informática, debe de tener un dispositivo de

seccionamiento fácilmente accesible que debe de ser incorporado al exterior del aparato.

- Desconectar el aparato del enchufe mural si no piensa utilizarlo durante varios días.

- Para desconectar el cable, tire de la clavija. No tire nunca del cable propiamente dicho.

- El enchufe de alimentación debe estar cerca del aparato y ser de fácil acceso.

- No deje caer el cable de alimentación ni coloque objetos pesados encima de él.

Si el cable de alimentación sufriera algún daño, ponga el aparato inmediatamente fuera de tensión. Es peligroso hacer funcionar este aparato con un cable averiado, ya que un cable dañado puede provocar un incendio o un choque eléctrico. Verique el estado del cable de alimentación de vez en cuando. Póngase en contacto con su distribuidor o con el servicio de posventa si necesita cambiarlo.

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CONEXIONES: Todas las entradas y salidas (excepto la entrada del sector) son de tipo TBTS (Muy Baja

Tensión de Seguridad) denidas según EN 60950

REPARACIÓN Y MANTENIMIENTO: Por ningún motivo, el usuario deberá tratar de efectuar operaciones

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de reparación, ya que si abre los aparatos retirando el capó o cualquier otra pieza que forma parte de las cajas o si destornilla los tornillos aparentes exteriores, existe el riesgo de producirse una explosión,

choques eléctricos o cualquier otro incidente. Contacte el servicio de posventa, a su distribuidor o dirigirse

con personal cualicado únicamente.

ABERTURAS Y ORIFICIOS: Los aparatos pueden contener aberturas (aireación, ranuras, etc.). No

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introduzca allí ningún objeto ni obstruya nunca estas aberturas. Si un líquido o un objeto penetra al interior del aparato, desconéctelo y hágalo revisar por personal cualicado antes de ponerlo nuevamente

en servicio.

2-2. UNPACKING AND INSPECTION

1 x Smart Edge (STE100) 1 x AC Power cable 2 x DVI-I male to HD15 female and DVI-D female

breakout cable

1 x HD15 to 5 BNC cable 1 x Ethernet cross cable (for device update) 1 x Set of 3 audio 5-pin screw terminals 1 x RCS - Remote Control Software (PC only) * 1 x User Manual (PDF version) * 1 x Quick Start Guide

Optional:

1 x Sync Cable for multiple machine mode (Ref: AW212080)

* Download on our website: www.analogway.com

WARNING!

If required, front handles of the device can be dismantled, but with caution. The original screws removed must not be reintroduced to their location without handles in place.

Substantial damages can occur, including risk of electric shock from the mains voltage.

Only M4x12mm screws can be used.

(They are supplied with the unit)

2-3. RACKMOUNT INFORMATION

Tabletop mounting: The STE100 can be used directly on a table, the unit is equipped with 4 handy anti-slip rubber feet.

Rack mounting: The STE100 is compatible with a 19” enclosure. Please follow the instructions below to install the device in a 19” rack.

Place the device in your rack. Attach the device to the rack by using 4 screws through the front panel holes (screws not included). Rear xing is also recommended, in particular for permanent installations. The STE100 is equipped with drill holes designed for compatibility with most rackmount braces. Connect all of the cables of the device and attach them to the rack with the help of tie wraps.

IMPORTANT:

- The openings in the side and rear panels of the device are for cooling. Do not cover these openings to avoid cutting air circulation.

- Be sure that no weight in excess of 2 kg (4.4 Lbs.) is added onto the STE100.

- The maximum ambient operating temperature should not exceed 40°C (104°F).

- The rack and all mounted equipment in it must be reliably grounded according to national and/or local electrical standards.

Dismantling front handles of the device could invalidate warranty on after sales services of your STE100. It is strongly advised to avoid using front handles as rests for your STE100, they are

designed for manipulation purposes only.

If required, front handles of the device can be dismantled, but with caution.The original screws removed must not be reintroduced to their location without handles in place. Substancial damages can occur,

including risk of electric shock from the main voltage. Only M4x12mm screws can be used. They are

supplied with the unit.

2-4. CABLE AND ADAPTOR INFORMATION

A large choice of cables and adaptors are compatible with the STE100. To nd which are to be used in

your setup, please refer to the Hardware Specications chapter. Please contact your distributor for a list of

available cables and connectors for your STE100.

2-5. HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS

Input specications

• ANALOG COMPUTER:

Connectors: Inputs #1 to #4: female HD15. Inputs #5 & #6: female DVI-D (analog pins).

Line frequency: Up to 130 kHz (165 MHz Max pixel rate). Resolution: Up to 1600x1200 @ 165Mhz, 1920x1200px (RB, Max V size: 1200px, Max H size 2048px). Sync. types: RGBHV, RGB/S, RGsB (Sync On Green). Levels: R, G, B = 0.7 Vp/p. H & V Sync = TTL Composite Sync = TTL and 0.3 V (negative). SOG (Sync On Green) = 0.3 V. Impedance: R, G, B = 75 ohms. H = 75 ohms or Hi-Z. V = Hi-Z.

• RGB/S - RGsB VIDEO:

Connectors: Inputs #1 to #4: female HD15. Inputs #5 & #6: female DVI-D (analog pins). Frequency: 15.625 kHz - 50 Hz (625 lines).

15.734 kHz - 60 Hz (525 lines).

Levels: R, G, B = 0.7 Vp/p. SYNC. = 0.3 Vp/p or TTL (negative). Impedance: RGB = 75 ohms. SYNC. = 75 ohms or Hi-Z.

• COMPONENT:

Connectors: Inputs #1 to #4: female HD15. Inputs #5 & #6: female DVI-D (analog pins). Frequency: 15.625 kHz - 50 Hz (625 lines).

15.734 kHz - 60 Hz (525 lines).

Levels: Y = 1 Vp/p (0.7 V Luma + 0.3 V Sync.). Cr / Pr & Cb / Pb = 0.7 Vp/p.

Impedance: 75 ohms.

• HDTV - HD-YUV:

Connectors : Inputs #1 to #4: female HD15. Inputs #5 & #6: female DVI-D (analog pins). Formats : 720p (50/59.94/60Hz), 1080i (50/59.94/60Hz), 1080p (50/59.94/60Hz). Levels : Y = 1 Vp/p (0.7 V + sync.). Cr / Pr & Cb / Pb = 1 Vp/p (0.7 V + sync.). Sync. : Tri-level: ±0.3V (positive/negative). Bi-level: 0.3V (negative).

Impedance: 75 ohms.

• S.VIDEO:

Connectors: Inputs #1 to #4: female HD15. Inputs #5 & #6: female DVI-D (analog pins). Standard: PAL/SECAM:15.625 kHz - 50Hz - 625 lines. NTSC (3.58 - 4.43 MHz): 15.734 kHz/60Hz/525 lines. Levels: Y = 1 Vp/p (0.7 V Luma + 0.3 V Sync.). C = 0.3 Vp/p (Chroma Burst).

Impedance: 75 ohms.

• COMPOSITE VIDEO:

Connectors: Inputs #1 to #4: female HD15. Inputs #5 & #6: female DVI-D (analog pins). Standard: PAL / SECAM: 15.625 kHz - 50 Hz - 625 lines. NTSC (3.58 - 4.43 MHz): 15.734 kHz - 60 Hz - 525 lines. Level: 1 Vp/p (0.7 V Luma + 0.3 V Sync.).

Impedance: 75 ohms.

• DVI (Digital Video Interface):

Connector: DVI Inputs #1 & #2: female DVI-I (digital pins). Line frequency: Up to 130 kHz (165 MHz Max pixel rate). Format: Digital Visual Interface (DVI)-TMDS single link. Resolution: Up to 1600x1200 @ 165Mhz, 1920x1200px (RB, Max V size: 1200px, Max H size 2048px).

• SD-SDI:

Connector: SDI Inputs #1 & #2: female BNC. Formats: SMPE 259M-C Data rate: 270 Mbps serial digital. Impedance: 75 ohms.

• HD-SDI:

Connector: SDI Inputs #1 to #2: female BNC.

Formats: 720p @ 50, 59.94 & 60 Hz. 1035i @ 50, 59.94 & 60 Hz. 1080i @ 50, 59.94 & 60 Hz. 1080p @ 23.97, 24, 25, 29.97,30, 50, 59.94 & 60 Hz 1080sF @ 50, 59.94 & 60 Hz.

Data rate: 1.54 Gbps serial digital - SMPTE 292M (Level A).

2.97 Gbps serial digital - SMPTE 425M (Level A).

Impedance: 75 ohms.

Output specications

• ANALOG OUTPUTS

Connector: Outputs #1 & #2: female HD15, DVI-I (analog pins).

HDTV Resolutions:

Format Ratio Available Refresh Rates

720p 16 : 9 50Hz 59.94Hz 60Hz 1035i 16 : 10 59.94Hz 60Hz 1080i 16 : 9 50Hz 59.94Hz 60Hz 1080p 16 : 9 30 Hz 50Hz 59.94Hz 60Hz

Resolutions:

Format Ratio Available Refresh Rates Reduced Blanking

640 x 480 4 : 3 50Hz 60Hz 72Hz 75Hz 800 x 600 4 : 3 50Hz 60Hz 72Hz 75Hz 848 x 480 16 : 9 50Hz 60Hz 72Hz 75Hz 1024 x 768 4 : 3 50Hz 60Hz 72Hz 75Hz 1280 x 720 16 : 9 50Hz 60Hz 1280 x 768 15 : 9 50Hz 60Hz 72Hz 75Hz 1280 x 800 16 : 10 50Hz 60Hz 72Hz 75Hz 1280 x 1024 5 : 4 50Hz 60Hz 72Hz 75Hz 1360 x 768 16 : 9 50Hz 60Hz 72Hz 75Hz 1366 x 768 16 : 9 50Hz 60Hz 72Hz 75Hz 1366 x 800 15 : 9 50Hz 60Hz 72Hz 75Hz 1400 x 1050 4 : 3 50Hz 60Hz 72Hz 75Hz 1440 x 900 16 : 10 50Hz 60Hz 72Hz 75Hz 1600 x 1200 4 : 3 50Hz 60Hz 1680 x 1050 16 : 10 50Hz 60Hz 1920 x 1080 16 : 9 50Hz 60Hz 72Hz 75Hz YES 1920 x 1080 B 16 : 9 50Hz 60Hz YES 1920 x 1080 C 16 : 9 50Hz 60Hz YES 1920 x 1080 HD 16 : 9 50Hz 60Hz YES 1920 x 1200 16 : 10 50Hz 60Hz YES 2048 x 1080 19 : 10 50Hz 60Hz YES

Signals: RGBHV, RGBS and RGsB. Levels: R, G, B = 0.7 Vp/p. Sync.: Separate H & V = TTL (negative). Composite = TTL (negative). SOG = 0.3 Vp/p (negative). Impedance: R, G, B = 75 ohms.

• DVI (Digital Video Interface) OUTPUTS

Connector: Outputs #1 & #2: female DVI-I (digital pins).

Signal: Digital Visual Interface (DVI)-TMDS single link.

HDTV Resolutions:

Format Ratio Available Refresh Rates

720p 16 : 9 50Hz 59.94Hz 60Hz 1035i 16 : 10 59.94Hz 60Hz 1080i 16 : 9 50Hz 59.94Hz 60Hz 1080p 16 : 9 30 Hz 50Hz 59.94Hz 60Hz

Resolutions:

Format Ratio Refresh Rate Reduced Blanking

• AUDIO OUTPUT

Connector: Main Output:

1x Balanced mono/stereo output

(on 5-pin MCO male connector).

Vo max: Unbalanced = +15dBu (at 300Ω load). Balanced = +21dBu (at 600Ω load). Zo = 600Ω balanced. Zo = 300Ω unbalanced. G = 0 dB nominal.

L+ L-

GROUND(S)

R+ R-

L+ L-

GROUND(S)

R+ R-

Balanced connection

L+

L-

R+ RL+ L-

R+ R-

BALANCED

Communication specications

• COMMUNICATION PORTS

REMOTE RS232

Connector: DB 9 female.

Protocol: RS-232. Data Rate: 9600 Bauds, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity bit, no ow control

by default.

DTR & RTS needed for upgrade.

• LAN

Connector: RJ45.

Protocol: TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) or UDP (User Datagram Protocol). Ethernet: Base 10/100.

Environmental specications

Dimensions: W 482 x D 330 x H 45 mm 19”W x 13,8”D x 1,8”H

Weight: 4,3 kg / 9,5 lbs

(Compatible with a Standard 19” rack, Height = 1 U)

Cooling air ow from right side to left side.

Max ambient operating temperature: < 40°C (< 104°F). Operating temperature: 0 to +40°C / +32°F to +104°F Storage temperature: -40 to +70°C / -40°F to +158°F

Operating humidity: 10 to 80% (non condensing)

Input voltage range: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz

Typical consumption: 90 W

CE Compliancy, test following:

- EN 55022: 2006 / A1: 2007,

- EN 55024: 1998 / A1: 2001 / A2: 2003,

- EN 61000-3-2: 2006,

- EN 61000-3-3: 1995 / A1: 2001 / A2: 2005.

Safety, test following:

- IEC 60950-1: 2005,

- UL 60950-1: 2007,

- CAN/CSA-C22.2 NO. 60950-1.

Power supply: IEC/EN/UL/CSA 60950-1, internal, autoswitching

Mechanical (in carton): Vibration: IEC60068-2-64 Free fall: IEC60068-2-32, RoHS, WEEE

Pin outs

• VGA

STANDARD VGA

1- Red 6- Red Return 11- ID Bit 0 2- Green 7- Green Return 12- ID Bit 1 3- Blue 8- Blue Return 13- H Sync 4- ID Bit 2 9- No Pin 14- V Sync 5- Test (Gnd) 10- Sync Return 15- ID Bit 3

• DIGITAL VISUAL INTERFACE DVI

1- TMDS Data 2- 7- DDC Data 13- Not used 19- TMDS Data 0 Shield

2- TMDS Data 2+ 8- Analog Vertical Sync 14- +5V (Power) 20- Not used 3- TMDS Data 2 Shield 9- TMDS Data 1- 15- Ground for (+5V) 21- Not used 4- Not used 10- TMDS Data 1+ 16- Hot Plug Detect. 22- TMDS Clock Shield 5- Not used 11- TMDS Data 1 Shield 17- TMDS Data 0- 23- TMDS Clock+ 6- DDC Clock 12- Not used 18- TMDS Data 0+ 24- TMDS Clock-

C1- Analog Red Video (or Cr/Pr or C) C2- Analog Green Video (or Y or Composite Video) C3- Analog Blue Video (or Cb/Pb) C4- Analog Horizontal Sync (or Composite Sync) C5- Analog Common Ground Return

DDC = Display Data Channel TMDS = Transition Minimized differential signal

• RS-232 CONNECTOR

1- NC 6- NC

2- Transmit data to PC (Tx1) 7- NC 3- Receive data from PC (Rx1) 8- NC (or +12V. dc) 4- Receive data from display unit (Rx2) 9- Transmit data to display unit (Tx2)

5- Ground

• VESA DDC

1- Red 7- Green Return 13- H Sync 2- Green 8- Blue Return 14- V Sync 3- Blue 9- DDC+5 Volt supply 15- Data Clock (SCL) 4- ID Bit 2 0 10- Sync Return

5- Test 11- ID Bit

6- Red Return 12- Bi-directional data (SDA)

HDCP compliance

If you want to use HDCP content from your sources, be sure pluging HDCP compliant screens or projectors.

If it’s not the case, the output image could be disabled.

When displaying HDCP protected sources on non HDCP compliant equipment, the following message will be displayed on the device VFD screen:

“Due to HDCP content, non HDCP screens cannot display protected sources”

Your screen will go to black without displaying the HDCP input image, or partially layer out non HDCP content.

Concerning the DVI inputs, a specic feature allows enable/disable the HDCP receiver for the input chosen.

It can be very useful especially when using a Mac:

Input Menu > DVI# > HDCP detection

The output status can provides you all information about the output in real time.

This feature is particularly needed when HDCP is used with long cable to be sure that the communication is

well handled.

* NOTE *: as part of our policy of continuous improvement, Analog Way reserves the right to make

design and specication changes for product improvements without prior notice. The performance

specication gures indicated are nominal values of production units. There may be some

deviations from these values in individual units.

CONNECTING THE STE100

3-1. CONNECTING THE STE100

The STE100 can be set up with up to 10 different sources, and will drive up to 2 digital DVI-D sources, 2 SD/ HD-SDI sources and 6 analog computer/video sources simultaneously. The versatility of the STE100 will allow for almost any event conguration and cater for all your projection needs.

The intuitive rear panel of the STE100 will let you set up for the rst time quickly and easily. Here is an example of a typical STE100 setup.

LEFT

output #1

RIGHT

output #2

output #1

3-2. THE STE100 REAR PANEL

Overview

The STE100 rear panel is equipped with 6 universal digital and analog inputs. Inputs #1 through #4 (3) are

universal analog inputs. Inputs #5 & #6 share a DVI-D signal and a universal analog signal (plug the shipped Analog Way DVI/HD15 adaptor cable to use DVI-D and analog signals simultaneously).

The Output #1 and Output #2 (6) outputs will allow for the STE100 high resolution digital and analog signals to be viewed on large screen. Finally, the audio in and output card will let users trigger audio with any source, accurately balance or tweak sound sources and outputs.

1 : AC outlet and On/off switch 2 : IP-LAN connector

3 : Universal Analog Computer/TV/HDTV inputs 4 : DVI Inputs #1 & #2 (female DVI-I) + Universal Analog Computer/TV/HDTV inputs #5 #6 (DVI-A) 5 : SD-SDI/HD-SDI inputs #1 & #2: female BNC 6 : Outputs #1 & #2: female HD15, DVI-I

7 : Audio inputs

8 : MCO Male Connector for input. DVI #1 & #2 and AUX 9 : RS232 connector

1 3 4 6 7 8

2 5

Inputs #1 to #4

UNIVERSAL COMPUTER & VIDEO INPUTS:

Universal Inputs accept computer sources (RGBHV, RGBS, and RGsB (SOG) signals), standard TV/VIDEO sources (Composite video, S.VIDEO), Component video (YUV, RGBS & RGsB (SOG)), and HDTV sources (480p, 720p & 1080i/1080p). HD15: 1 x Universal Analog input on female HD15 connector.

COMPUTER SOURCES:

The device accepts the following computer signals: RGBHV, RGB/S, and RGsB on inputs #1 to #4 and DVI inputs #1 & #2.

B S

RGBS Source

Analog Computer Sources

COMPOSITE VIDEO SOURCES:

The Composite Video signal, usually called COMPOSITE or VIDEO, is available on most video equipment (VCR, DVD, CAMCORDER…), but is also the lowest in picture quality.

The video standard of this signal can be NTSC, PAL or

SECAM. The signal is transmitted on a single coaxial cable, and is connected to the video equipment with an HD15

connector. (green cable)

For inputs #1 to #4: connect a 1 x BNC from your composite source, to the HD15 input of the device.

S.VIDEO SOURCES:

The S.VIDEO signal, also called Y/C, HI-8™, or S.VHS™, is available on DVD players and high quality VCRs (S.VHS). The S.VIDEO signal in which the Luminance (Y) and

Chrominance (C) information are separately transmitted, gives a higher quality picture than the Composite video

signal. The S.VIDEO connector is usually a 4-pin Mini-DIN connector also called Oshiden™ connector.

Composite Source

For inputs #1 to #4: connect a 2 x BNC from your S.VIDEO, Y (G/Y) & C (R/R-Y), to the HD15 input of the device.

R G

S. Video Source

COMPONENT VIDEO SOURCES:

The Component Video signal, also called YUV (Y, Pr, Pb) or BETACAM™ is widely used in broadcasting and is available on high-quality DVD players. The COMPONENT signal is transmitted with 3 coaxial

cables, and also has a better quality picture than

COMPOSITE and S.VIDEO signals. The COMPONENT connectors are usually RCA (x3), or BNC (x3).

RGBS VIDEO SOURCES:

This signal is widely used in broadcasting and is available

on European DVD player. The RGB/S signal is transmitted with 4 coaxial cables, and also has a better picture quality than COMPOSITE and S.VIDEO signals. The RGB/S

connectors are usually BNC connectors for Broadcasting

equipment, and SCART connector for DVD players.

G B

Component (YUV) Source

For inputs #1 to #4: connect a HD15 to 4 x BNC cable between the HD15 connector of the device and your RGB/S source.

DVI Inputs #1 & #2

DVI AND ANALOG SOURCES:

DVI Inputs #1- #2 on the STE100 accept up to 2 live sources in Digital format.

DVI-I: 1 x digital (DVI) and 1 x analog input on female DVI-I universal connector.

SD/HD-SDI Inputs #1 & #2

SD/HD-SDI SOURCES:

SD/HD-SDI Inputs #1- #2 on the STE100 accept up to 2 live sources in Digital formats.

SD/HD-SDI: 1 x digital input on female BNC connector.

Analog Computer Source

B S

RGBS Source

DVI-D

BNC

HD/SDI Source

Output #1 & Output #2

ANALOG: 1 x analog output for the main display device on female HD15 connector. DIGITAL/ANALOG: 1 x main output on female DVI-I

connector (simultaneous analog and digital). Output #1: Left side of image.

Output #2: Right side of image.

Main Outputs

AUDIO SWITCHER:

Audio Stereo Switcher card features 6 inputs and 1 output. An additional

auxiliary input can be mixed with any other input. Master Volume and

individual input level can be adjusted. It should be noted that the management of the audio output follows the selection of video layers.

Two modes are available: Top Follow or Breakaway.

In Top Follow Mode, the audio follows the topmost video layer (after having pressed [TAKE]).

In Breakaway Mode, it is the selected audio layer input that is permanently diffused.

OPERATING THE STE100

4-1. THE STE100 FRONT PANEL

Overview

The highly intuitive front panel of the STE100 was designed by Analog Way engineers to simply and quickly meet all of your event needs. Within minutes, you will be able to enjoy its full potential and easily parameter

most of its functions, without having to be an expert audio-visual engineer, leaving room for what is most

important to our users: concentrating on their event.

The STE100 front panel is comprised of several sections, each carefully labelled and self explanatory, corresponding to all the machine’s versatile functions.

1 : Standby button 2 : Menu screen 3 : Menu Control section 4 : Menu scroll knob 5 : Input Selection section 6 : DSK button 7 : Adjust button

8 : Freeze button

9 : Preset button

10 : Effect button 11 : Take button

2 3 1098 11

5 6 7 1

On/Off button

The [STANDBY] button allows users to put the STE100 into sleep mode, and startup again. The [STANDBY] button does not replace the ON/OFF switch at the rear of the unit, and is implemented essentially for ease-of-use in rackmount situations.

--> Hold for 3 seconds for stand-by mode

Menu screen

The Menu Screen of the STE100 is the visual interface to your

STE100 menu. It gives users a constant indication of available

menu options, parameters of any selected object, system information, and everything you need to know to control the device.

Menu scroll knob

The Menu scroll knob allows users to quickly scroll through menu

items and increase or decrease any modiable value in the STE100

menu. Simply scroll to the desired menu item, and press the [ENTER]

button to conrm your choice.

Control section

The [EXIT/MENU] button and the [ENTER] button in the Control section of the STE100, allow users to respectively enter and exit the STE100

menu, and conrm selected menu items.

Input selection section

The Input Selection section allows to select which input to display in a selected layer. Select one of 10 simultaneous inputs, (6

analog inputs, 2 DVI-D inputs, 2 SDI inputs)

by simply pressing one of the Input buttons.

The [BLACK] button allows users to remove layer content on screen.

Freeze button

The [FREEZE] button of the STE100 allows users to freeze the Main output current display or the active input, depending on the freeze mode: Freeze All or freeze the current selected input [INPUT FREEZE].

PIP button

The [PIP] button of the STE100 allows you to switch between the two available layers, PIP layer (when PIP bottom is activated) and background live layer (when PIP bottom is not activated).

* NOTE *: keying and titling available with an external Remote Control.

Take button

The STE100 [TAKE] button allows to switch from Preview to Main outputs. By pressing the [TAKE] button, what you have setup on your preview screen will be transitioned to the Main output display.

Effect selection button

The STE100 [EFFECT] selection button is the shortcut to the current layer.

Preset selection button

The STE100 [PRESET] selection button allows you to instantly recall a saved preset.

Adjust button

The STE100 [ADJUST] button allows you to active layers for modifying the parameters

4-2. THE STE100 MENU

Menu navigation

To access the STE100 menu, press the [EXIT/MENU] button in the control section (4). To highlight items in

the menu which will appear on the VFD screen (2), turn the scroll knob (3) left or right to the desired menu

item. When you have reached the desired menu item, press the [ENTER] button in the control section (4) to access that menu function. Pressing the [ENTER] button (1) when a selection has been made sets the value to that selection in the STE100 memory. When all settings have been made, press the [EXIT/MENU] button

to exit sub-menus and return to the main menu.

* IMPORTANT * : simply selecting a menu item will not set it to that value. Be sure to press the [ENTER]

button when parametering the menu items.

1 3

Home menu

Pressing the [MENU] button in the menu section of the STE100, will display and give you access to the

following items on the menu VFD screen:

- INPUT: select to congure the 10 individual input types and resolutions.

- OUTPUT 1: select to set the output types and resolutions of Output #1.

- OUTPUT 2: select to set the output types and resolutions of Output #2.

- PRESET: select to store and use presets.

- IMAGE: select to change source image settings of an input.

- KEYING/TITLING: select to access keying and titling controls and parameters when video layer is selected.

- LAYER: select to adjust layer size, position, border, transparency or transitions.

- AUDIO: select to access all audio input and output parameters.

- SOFT EDGE: select to access controls and parameters for Embedded Soft Edge Mode.

- CONTROL: select to access device software information, LAN settings, reset factory settings, amongst

other user oriented functions.

- VIRTUAL T-BAR: select to access the Virtual T-Bar.

4-3. WORKING WITH THE STE100

Reseting default values

It is strongly recommended resetting all of the default values of your STE100 unit before setting up your shows and events. To do so, press the [EXIT/MENU] button and select Control in the menu by rotating the corresponding knob. Then press the [ENTER] button to enter the Control sub-menu. Select Default Values by rotating the scroll knob, and press the [ENTER] button to enter your choice to restart your STE100 with its

factory settings. This operation should take approximately 30 seconds.

STE100 color codes

Analog Way engineers have developed a handy, user friendly way of identifying machine status on the front

panel, via the use of color codes on the buttons of the machine. All new Analog Way machines use the same codes, for quick recognition of the status of any device of the range, at any given time.

For the STE100, button color codes are as follow:

- Sources on the Main output are indicated in red when active,

- Sources on the Preview output are indicated in green when active,

- Buttons in the layer section turn red or green, depending on whether the selected layer is active in respectively the Main or Preview preset,

- Menu buttons are indicated in green,

- Selecting a button with an available source or function will cause that button to blink green or red once it is on the program,

- [TAKE] button reacts as follows:

• If take function is available, the button will appear in green.

• When the take function is active, it will light up red.

Solid red: Blinking red:

Solid green: Blinking green:

#1 = Source, Layer or Window is on Main #2 = Freeze enable

#1 = Source or Layer is on Preview #2 = Function available for modication

Active Layer or Source for modication on Main

Active Layer or Source for modication on Preview

Input selection settings

1. In the MENU section, press the [EXIT/MENU] button and select Input in the menu by rotating the scroll knob.

Then press the [ENTER] button to enter the Input sub-menu.

2. In the Input menu, select the type of input you have plugged into the STE100 by rotating the scroll knob

(see Input Specications, p.11). Then press the [ENTER] button to enter the types of inputs connected to the STE100.

3. Press the [EXIT/MENU] button to return to the main menu.

4. Repeat steps #1 to #3 for every source connected to your STE100.

Source output selection

Once your inputs all have been congured, the output settings of the STE100 must be set according to the machines plugged into your STE100 outputs (#1 and #2) (video projector, preview monitor...).

* NOTE *: If you want to use HDCP content from your sources, be sure to attach HDCP compliant screens or

projectors. If it’s not the case, the output image could be disabled.

Output selection settings

1. In the Menu section, press the [EXIT/MENU] button and select Output in the menu by rotating the scroll

knob. Then press the [ENTER] button to enter the Output sub-menu.

2. In the Output menu, select the output type, resolution and frequency, to match the viewing hardware plugged

into the STE100, by rotating the scroll knob (see also Output Specications p.14). Then press the [ENTER] button to enter each of the output parameters.

* NOTE *: Be sure to press the [ENTER] button to conrm every selected setting, the STE100, will revert to its

original settings if new choices are not conrmed.

3. Press the [EXIT/MENU] button to return to the main menu.

The Output menu also allows you to generate test patterns. The test patterns available through the Output menu let you quickly and reliably setup your projectors.

1. In the menu section, press the [EXIT/MENU] button and select Output in the menu by rotating the

corresponding knob. Then press the [ENTER] button to enter the Output sub-menu.

2. In the Output sub-menu, select the Test Pattern menu. Press the [ENTER] button to enter the Test Pattern

menu. Choose the test pattern you wish to use in the Test Pattern menu by rotating the scroll knob, and press

[ENTER]. The chosen test pattern will immediately appear on the selected output(s).

3. Press the [EXIT/MENU] button twice to return to the main menu.

* NOTE *: Be sure to turn the test pattern off to display your sources again.

* NOTE *: Beware any change in the output format requires a conrmation by the [TAKE] button. Then the

selected source will be changed with the correct aspect ratio.

Working with DSK (Chroma / Luma key)

- STE100 allows to use a live source with green or blue (or any color) background and to key it over another

live input.

- Title can be keyed ([DSK]) on Analog or Digital Sources.

To use keying, rst select a source in the desired layer:

Layer button -> source number button

Then in the main menu, select the Keying/Titling menu.

You now have several choices to key your sources. The Luma Key and the Chroma Key based on the Luma

pixel values and the Chroma pixel values and for both an additional Titling menu which can be useful to

choose the transparency value of your keying.

Keying/Titling menu -> Type menu -> Select your keying type

Once your keying mode is selected, the STE100 provides you some keying advance setting:

For Luma Key:

Luma Keying is used to key from a particular luminous intensity. It produces a hard edged key based

on intensity, which is most suitable for titling effects. You can choose to key things that are extremely dark or extremely bright and keep everything in between, or invert to key only things that are of a medium

intensity.

The black and white levels dene where to begin the keying. In the range 0 to 255, 0 represents no

luminance, or black and 255 represents full luminance, or white.

- Level Black: As the Black Level is changed from 0 to 255, things that are black are rst keyed out, followed by dark grey, then light grey, and so forth, until the entire picture is keyed out at 255.

- Level White: As the White Level is changed from 255 to 0, things that are white are rst keyed out, followed by light grey, then dark grey, and so forth, until the entire picture is keyed out at 0.

Non-Inverted Mode

Keyed Away Visible Picture

Black level

Keyed Away

White level

For Chroma Key:

Chroma Keying is used to key from a particular color. It produces a soft-edged key which is most suitable for moving images and “weatherman” style applications.

Color grabber:

Select Chroma Key menu -> Select Color grabber menu

Using a crosshair, you can select a particular hue based on what is on screen. Once you have adjusted the crosshairs to a desired position, press set/enter to capture the color value at that instant. You can then adjust

the other parameters such as Tolerance to further rene your key.

Manual Setting:

Select Chroma Key menu -> Manual Settings menu

R,G,B:

These controls allow you to manually select a hue, dened by its Red, Green, and Blue values as you can nd in Windows (Paint software).

Tolerance:

The Tolerance parameter allows you to expand your key color selection to include colors which are

similar to the selected value. A tolerance of 1 will select only the desired hue, whereas a tolerance of 255 will select nearly all hues.

Black Level:

This option permits adjustment of the luminance levels of the keyed hue. The Black Level is the luminance lower bound. Colors in the selected hue range with a luminance brighter than the Black Level but darker than the White Level will be considered part of the key.

White Level:

This option permits adjustment of the luminance levels of the keyed hue. The White Level is the luminance lower bound. Colors in the selected hue range with a luminance brighter than the Black Level but darker than the White Level will be considered part of the key.

Titling alpha:

If you have selected one of the two Titling mode, the titling menu appears. This option places a transparent black backdrop behind the entire layer to which the key is applied. This effect is useful for using bright titles on bright backgrounds, such as clouds.

Invert keying:

By default, this mode is disabled. When this mode is activated, the key selection will remain on screen, and

all other portions of the image will be keyed away. For example, you would see the green screen behind the

actor, while the actor would be keyed away.

How to use the keying & titling by a remote control

The titling is available by an external Remote control too (RCS/RK-300/TRK-800/ORC50/ARC200).

The Layer Selection section allows to adjust Layer size, position, transparency or transitions.

The Keying/Titling section allows to access keying and titling controls and parameters.

The Key layer has similar capabilities than any other layers.

RK-300, TRK-800, ORC50, AXION 2 and RCS allow to control any Keyed Layer.

* NOTE *: If an external control is used, it is preferable to do a Default Value before using the machine.

Mixer Functions

In Soft Edge Blending mode, the STE100 offers a variety of mixer type transitions, including wipes, slides, fades, and cuts. The transitions, transition times and fade/slide/wipe effects can all be setup through the

STE100 Layer menu.

How to do a Soft Edge Blending ?

- What is Soft Edge Blending?

Soft Edge Blending is essentially a term used for creating a large screen image using multiple video projectors with seamless overlapping areas. Creating a seamless image across a wide surface is important if one

wishes to display different elements on multiple screens, with the exibility of merging all the images into one

large, panoramic display.

The Soft Edge Blending is often used in Rental and Staging, live events, corporate, government and church

market.

- Soft Edge Blending conguration

To make an image as seamless as possible, the rst element you need to consider is the conguration of your

projection. You will also have to know which video projectors you plan to use. The quality of your projectors will have a direct impact on the end result of the Soft Edge. The video projectors

must be physically aligned to provide an image on the screen within one pixel precision, with no distortion. They need to be perfectly horizontal and perpendicular to the screen in both the horizontal and the vertical axes. This alignment must also include an overlap between the projectors of from 10 to 25 percent of the total

screen width.

Now that your video projectors are perfectly positioned, you can begin to adjust the settings that will create your seamless blend.

Output #1 Output #2

- Soft Edge Blending Adjustments

Right angle

Screen

Right angle

The principle of Soft Edge Blending lies in projecting an image on a wide screen thanks to two or more video projectors displaying the same content. Overlapping or covering areas are created on the screen where two

adjacent projectors meet. Basically, each overlap zone receives the light of two video projectors and receives

the content projected twice.

The art of Soft Edge Blending is to harmonize, or blend the overlapping area with the rest of the image. You can use different test patterns provided by your Mixer/Seamless Switcher to make all the necessary

adjustments outside and inside the overlapping area.

To deal with Black level, the solution consists of raising the luminance in the left and right areas of the projection,

outside the overlapping zone, to match the luminance of the overlapping area.

HORIZONTAL POSITION VERTICAL POSITION

* NOTE *:

• If you must move image, latteraly, always move VP.

• When moving image verticaly, use the lens shift on your VP.

NEVER USE KEYSTONE

The solution consists in adjusting the BLACK LEVELS of the image outside the covering area.

Luma level

Covering Area

Light Gray Dark Gray

Black

Luma level

Light Gray Dark Gray

Covering Area

screen

Black

screen

BLACK LEVEL

adjustment

- Soft Edge Blending Adjustments (continued)

Finally, since the overlapping zone receives the same image from the video projectors twice, adjustments

have to be done inside the overlapping area.

Making a perfect blend entails gradually decreasing the light provided by the video projector on the left side

of the overlapping zone, while gradually increasing the light provided by the video projector on the right side,

at the same time. With the help of these different adjustments, the overlapping areas are less visible, and you are ready to achieve a projection that is as seamless as possible.

Result is:

Luma

Right projector

Left projector

100%

- Soft Edge Blending Contents for Projection

To develop an effective presentation, you are encouraged to use

various types of sources: computer, camera, VCR, DVD, BluRay... Many options are possible and they will help you create an

attractive presentation that compellingly conveys your message.

Here are a few tips to obtain the best possible results. To ensure

a successful Edge Blend it is fundamentally important that the image used as the background be at the same resolution and aspect ratio as the blended projection. In other words, the image

needs to t with the size of your screen. If your image is too large,

part of it will not appear on the screen. If too small, the image will not cover the entire surface of the screen, which will not produce a satisfying result.

Screen

To help you calculate the correct screen/picture ratio, Analog Way offer free software to faciltate the calculation of key parameters.

By entering basic information, such as your projector matrix size and your image size, you can automatically obtain all the essential variables (Projector image size, distance between projectors, etc.) to make your Soft Edge. It is also recommended to use a Hi-Res DVI computer source for this background.

The Soft Edge Blended presentation will be much more impressive with contrasted images and saturated colors.

Soft Edge Blending presentations will offer you the opportunity to change the overall look of a space in a few minutes. With the

exibility of displaying multiple sources of video, with the option

of merging the image into one, the impact of your services and

presentations is increased exponentially.

Transitions & effects

The STE100 offers a wide variety of transitions between the scenes you create for your shows and events. It allows for live recall of 4 user presets, each of which you can edit at any given time.

1. Whether catering for complex event setups, or putting together intricate shows, your STE100 will

also deliver some of what you could expect from a dedicated mixer, along with its switcher and scaler

capabilities.

2. In the Layer Menu, make the position, size, border and transparency settings you like, then select Opening Effect in the layer options, press the [ENTER] button and select Type. Select Slide Left - Right for example, and press the [ENTER] button to conrm. Navigate to Duration in the Opening Effect sub-menu, and set the duration of your effect by rotating the [SCROLL] knob and pressing [ENTER].

Repeat the procedure in the Closing Effect sub-menu to determine the way your layer will close. Try Slide From Left - Right for the closing type with a duration of 1.5 seconds for example.

Smooth Move

The smooth Move function manages a different time between the opening and closing transition. The movement is both fast and slow. The function is enabled or disabled in Menu Layer.

Creating Presets

The STE100 allows the creation of user dened presets very easily. Any setup you have congured on screen, can be stored into one of the 4 available user presets.

1. After having congured Layers, PIP transitions, logos... on your screen (see Working with the STE100,

p.27), go to the Preset menu by pressing the [EXIT/MENU] button, and select Preset by rotating the scroll knob. Then, press the [ENTER] button to enter the Preset sub-menu. Choose Preset Copy by scrolling with the corresponding knob, and press the [ENTER] button to access the sub-menu.

2. In the sub-menu, choose Save From Main or Save From Preview to determine which screen you want to

memorize the preset from, then set the preset memory (#1 to #4) you wish to use as your “User Preset”

(by default, the STE100 will choose the next available preset in the STE100 memory).

3. By pressing the [ENTER] button, the STE100 will ask you to conrm. Select Yes, your screen is

memorized as a preset.

Working with Presets

The four user presets of the STE100 can be called back at any stage during your show or event.

1. Press the [PRESET] button, then press one of the four rst Input Selection section buttons to choose which memory (#1 to #4) you wish to use. The preset will be loaded to your preview preset.

2. Once you have selected your preset, simply press the [TAKE] button to view the result on your main screen.

Working with Audio

The STE100 allows to work with up to 10 stereo inputs, 1 auxiliary input, and 2 embedded SDI audio inputs (via the SDI BNC connectors), all accessible via the Audio menu of the STE100, and which can be affected to one or both of the 2 independant balanced/unbalanced outputs of the device.

Audio conguration

To congure audio settings of the STE100, plug all audio inputs into the device, and navigate to the Audio menu.

1. Choose the audio mode, Break Away or Top Layer Follow, which you wish the audio to work in.

* NOTE *: the Break Away mode will air the selected audio source, while the Top Layer Follow mode will air

audio from the toptmost active layer of the STE100.

2. Select Source Settings from the Audio menu to select the audio source you wish to work with, then set levels and left/right balance for each input.

3. Select Auxiliary Settings to determine level and balance of the auxiliary input.

4. In Mixer Mode, select the Main Output menu to determine main audio output level, balance and delay settings, or to mute main audio output.

5. Select Delay Mode, to determine how the STE100 deals with audio delay. Select Auto Adjust to let the

STE100 determine audio output delay. Select Manual Adjust to determine audio delay manually.

* NOTE *: selecting Manual Adjust will give access to audio delay value (in milliseconds) of the main and

Prelist audio output menus.

Multiple Machine Mode

Up to 3 x STE100 for Large Wide Screen with 6 Video Projectors.

>> 1 x STE100 = 2 Video Projectors >> 2 x STE100 = 4 Video Projectors

LEFT LEFT

RIGHT RIGHT

No Sync Cable.

WARNING!

Sync Cable OPTIONAL. For multiple machine mode, use one cable per STE100 (Ref: AW212080). For a perfect functioning, the follow mode is recommanded on all units.

>> 3 x STE100 = 6 Video Projectors

+ Sync Cable

LEFT

+ Sync Cable

RIGHT

Thank you for using 2 x Sync Cable for multiple machine mode.

(x2 units)

LEFT

RIGHT

+ Sync Cable

LEFT

RIGHT

+ Sync Cable

Thank you for using 3 x Sync Cable for multiple machine mode.

+ Sync Cable

HOME MENU

MIXER MODE

[MAIN]

Format : 1920 x 1080

Rate : 60Hz

Current Layer : Live

[PREVIEW]

Live: Input 3

[MAIN]

Live: Input 3

INPUT

Cong status

Autoset all

(i1) displayed when plug is not SDI (i2) displayed when type is analog video (i3) displayed when plug is analog (i4) displayed for input ln1, ln2, ln8, DVI1 & DVI2

(i10) displayed when plug is not DVI-D (i11) displayed when plug is analog

Synchronized

Input 1 Analog Input 2 Analog Input 3 Analog Input 4 Analog Input 5 Analog Input 6 Analog

DVI 1 DVI 2

SDI 1 SDI 2

Analog Group 1 Analog Group 2 Analog Group 3

(i11)

Type

(i11)

Autoset

Enabled

Audio input

Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 Input 5 Input 6

SDTV Composite SDTV Y/C

(i11)

SD/ED/HD RGBS SD/ED/HD RGsB SD/ED/HD YUV

Computer SOG

Computer HV/C Computer RW

(i11)

Computer 0-255 Computer 16-235

DVI video RGB DVI video YUV

(i10)

None Audio Input 1 Audio Input 2 Audio Input 3 Audio Input 4

Audio DVI 1 Audio DVI 2

Audio SDI 1 Audio SDI 2

(i10)

(i11)

(i10)

Auto NTSC PAL PAL_M

Left

Right

Group A - Ch 1 Group A - Ch 2 Group A - Ch 3 Group A - Ch 4 Group B - Ch 1 Group B - Ch 2 Group B - Ch 3 Group B - Ch 4 Group C - Ch 1 Group C - Ch 2 Group C - Ch 3 Group C - Ch 4 Group D - Ch 1 Group D - Ch 2 Group D - Ch 3 Group D - Ch 4

VCR Mode

HDCP enable

H sync load

(i4)

EDID

Status

(i10)

(i3)

Hi-Z

75 Ohms

Edit EDID

640x480 852x480 800x600 1280x720 1024x768

50Hz 60Hz 72Hz 75Hz

85Hz

1280x768 1360x768 1200x800 1366x800 1440x900 1280x960 1280x1024 1364x1024 1400x1050 1680x1050 1920x1080 2048x1080 1600x1200 1920x1200

OUTPUT 1

OUTPUT 2

Output status

Output format

Output rate

Out Sync Polarity

Gamma

Flicker lter

(o4)

(o1)

640x480 4/3 800x600 4/3 848x480 16/9 1024x768 4/3 1280x720 16/9 1280x768 15/9 1280x800 16/10 1280x1024 5/4 1360x768 16/9 1366x800 15/9 1400x1050 4/3 1440x900 16/10 1600x1200 4/3 1680x1050 16/10 1920x1080 16/9 1920x1080 HD 1920x1080 B 1920x1080 C 1920x1200 16/9 2048x1080 19/10

Internal ref

Follow x 1/2

Follow x1 Follow x2 Follow x3

H-, V H-, V+ H+, V H+, V+

(o1) only for Preview out/Output2 (o2) depending on output format (o3) computer & HDTV only (o4) Interlaced output only

23.97 Hz 24 Hz 25 Hz

29.97 Hz 30 Hz 50 Hz

59.94 Hz 60 Hz 72 Hz 75 Hz

(o2)

Frame lock from

Input 1 Analog Input 2 Analog Input 3 Analog Input 4 Analog Input 5 Analog Input 6 Analog

DVI 1 DVI 2

SDI 1 SDI 2

Analog Type

DVI Type

HDCP Detection

Background color

Test Pattern

RGB HV RGBS RGsB (SOG) YUV

RGB full (0-255) RGB (16-235) YUV

Disabled Automatic

Predened color Hue

Saturation Luma

OFF

V Grey scale H Grey scale V Color bar H Color bar

Grid SMPTE

(o3)

Burst Centering Soft-Edge-Centering

PRESET

Step Back

IMAGE

(A3)

Auto Centering

Blanking Adjust

(A3) displayed when an input is active

Cropping

Optimize

Under/Over

Aspect OUT

Colorimetry

Advanced

2:2 Pulldown

3:2 Pulldown

Force 4:3

Reset settings

Save Preset

Load Preset

(R2)

(R1)

Aspect IN

(R2)

(R9)

Save from

Save to

Save from

Save to

(R1)

(R2)

H position V position H size

V size...

H position V position H size

V size...

Phase

H Total

(R3)

Underscan

Overscan

Native

LetterBox_1_78

LetterBox_2_35

Anamorphic

Pillar Box

Full screen Centered Cropped 1-1

Brightness Contrast Color

Hue

Component Level

Motion Correct.

(R7)

(R8)

Main Preview

Memory 1 Memory 2 Memory 3 Memory 4

Main Preview

Memory 1 Memory 2 Memory 3 Memory 4

(R1) Analog Computer Input (R2) Analog Input (R3) Video Input (R4) EDTV/HDTV Input (R5) RGB or YUV or YC or CV (R6) NTSC Input (R7) Interlaced 50 Hz (R8) Interlaced 60 Hz (R9) SDTV

(R6)

(R11)

(R2)

Red Level

Green Level Blue Level

(R5)

KEYING/TITLING

(A4)

Type

Lumakey

Chromakey

None Lumakey Chromakey

Lumakey+Titling Chromakey+Titling

(t1)

Level Black Level White

(t2)

Color grabber

(t1) only displayed for Type = Luma Key or LumaKey+Titling (t2) only displayed for Type = Chroma Key or ChromaKey+Titling (t3) only displayed for Type = LumaKey +Titling or ChromaKey+Titling (t4) only displayed for Type = different from

H position V position

Tolerance Level Black Level White

LAYER

(A3)

Titling alpha

Invert keying

Layer adjust

Layer zoom

Size templates

(t3)

(t4)

(b1)

(b3)

Manual setting

H Pos V Pos HV Pos

(b2)

HV Size

(b2)

H Size V Size

(b2)

H Pos V Pos H Size V Size

Full Screen 3/4 Full Screen 2/3 Full Screen 1/2 Full Screen 1/3 Full Screen 1/4 Full Screen

Red key

Green key Blue key Tolerance Level Black Level White

(b1) Not available for Background Frame & Live (b2) Not available for Logos (b3) Not available for Frames & logos

Transparency

(b3)

Border

Style

Adjust

Opening effect Type

Direction

Duration

None Edge

H Size V Size

Transparency Color

Cut Clean Cut

(b3)

Fade Slide Wipe

Left to Right Right to Left

Bottom to Top Top to Bottom

Vertical from Center Horizontal from Center HV from Center

From Bottom Left Corner

From Bottom Right Corner

From Top Left Corner

From Top Right Corner

(b4)

(b5)

(b6)

(b7)

Closing effect

Type

Cut Clean Cut Fade Slide Wipe

(b3)

AUDIO

Smooth Move

Status

Mode

Source settings

Aux. setting

Audio Main

Audio Prelist

Direction

Duration

Breack away

TopLayer follow

Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4

DVI 1 DVI 2

SDI 1 SDI 2

Level Balance

Master Mute

Master Volume

Stereo Audio Delay

Master Mute

Master Volume

Stereo Source

Aux. Mute

Audio Delay

Left to Right Right to Left

Bottom to Top Top to Bottom

Vertical to Center Horizontal to Center HV to Center

(b4)

(b5)

(b6)

To Bottom Left Corner

To Bottom Right Corner

To Top Left Corner

To Top Right Corner

Level

(b7)

Balance

None Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4

DVI 1 DVI 2

SDI 1 SDI 2

(b7)

Level

Balance

Delay Mode

Auto Adjust Manual Adjust

SOFT EDGE

Type

Covering size

Blending

Black levels

Curves

Test pattern

CONTROL

Versions

(L1) UDP only

(L2) Conrmation asked

(L3) Only for User 1 & User 2 (L4) Visible if Sync. Loss is activated

RS232/LAN

LAN setup

Sync. loss

Auto Lock

Auto TAKE

Preset Toggle

TBar enable

Transp Backgr

Dynamic t

Freeze mode

Key locking

LCD brightness

Key brightness

Standby

Reset Layers

Erase Memories

Default values

Horizontal Vertical

Hue Level

Left-Right

Top-Bottom

Y1 Y2

X1 X2

OFF

V Grey scale H Grey scale V Color bar H Color bar

Grid SMPTE Burst Centering Soft-Edge-Centering

Vers.: 0.42 BETA l1=xxxx l2=xxxx l3=xxxx l4=xxxx 0=xxxx MM K=xxxx MF K=xxxx CA V=xxxx FA V=xxxx TH V=xxxx CS V=xxxx

RS232

LAN

TCP UDP

Enabled Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 Input 5 Input 6

DVI 1 DVI 2

SDI 1 SDI 2

Input freeze Freeze all

All Menus

Baud rate Set message ON Set message OFF Clear message ON

(L3)

Clear message OFF Standby

(L3)

(S1) Only for horizontal Soft Edge (S2) Only for vertical Soft Edge

(S1)

Left

(S1)

Right

(S2)

Top

(S2)

(S1)

Bottom Left Area

Right Area

Top Area Bottom Area

(S2)

(o3)

Device address...

Remote address

(S1)

(S2)

(L1)

Red

Green Blue

Gateway address... Device port...

Remote port

(L4)

Netmask... Default setup

(L1)

(L2)

VIRTUAL T-BAR

REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE

5-1. THE STE100 RCS

RCS presentation

The RCS is a powerful tool to exploit all the features of your STE100 at distance. By LAN or RS-232, you will be able to do exactly the same manipulation as you could do from the front panel. User-Friendly and easy-to use, you will very quickly be able to manipulate the RCS tool.

How to use the RCS ?

You have to install the software on a Computer and have a LAN board or RS-232 link to use the RCS. After

the installation, launch the program and proceed to the network establishment.

Software installation

1. Connect you on www.analogway.com.

2. In the menu, select [Technical Support] menu, then click on [Remote Control Software], select the name of your device and click on [Download].

3. Click on [Open with] or [Register the le], select the .exe le.

4. Follow the Windows installation instructions.

Software overview

The RCS software for your STE100 is composed of several easily identied sections.

The tabs menu (1) allows you to navigate through the equivalent of the STE100 front panel menu items (see also “The STE100 Menu” p.26).

The green window of the RCS (2) represents your Preview window and can be used to parameter sources,

frames, layers and logos directly by clicking on the corresponding button, then navigating through the different

available tabs. The red window of the RCS (3) represents your Main window, and can also be used much like

the front panel of the STE100. Create user presets directly in the RCS main window, by clicking on one of the four available Preset icons (4) and setting up your preset in the Preview window. Clear unwanted steps with the [CLEAR] button (5), reload a fresh copy of your screen via the [RELOAD MAIN] button (6), make smooth takes directly with your mouse or trackpad with the virtual T-bar (7). The [TAKE] button (9) will allow you to view any changes made to your preview screen on your main screen, Analog Way engineers have even implemented a [STEPBACK] button (8) to quickly return to your previous setup in case of a manipulation error (recall of Preset before [TAKE]). The status section (10) allows for easy monitoring of the connection status.

The RCS software for your STE100 can be viewed as the software version of the STE100 front panel menu section. It allows you to quickly access all of the STE100 functions via a single page interface, and easily edit your settings directly from your laptop or PC.

Before starting with the RCS software, you must establish a connection from your laptop to the STE100 you wish to run.

Serial connection

Connect a RS-232 cable between the STE100

1. and your PC, then power on your devices.

Click on the RCS program le on your PC to

run the software.

Click on the “Connections” tab and

select RS-232 as the connection type.

In the dropdown menu, select the COM port number corresponding to the connected device (default is Port Com 1).

Click apply, and wait for devices to

synchronize. The RCS will display the

following connection message: “Device Connected”.

Click on the “Connections” tab to return to the main screen.

Ethernet connection

Connect a crossed RJ45 cable between the STE100 and your PC, then power on your devices. Use a

straight RJ45 cable if connecting through a network switcher.

Click on the RCS program le on your PC to run the software.

Click on the “Connections” tab and select LAN as the connection type.

In the “Remote Address” eld, enter the IP address of the STE100 you wish to control (see also “Working

4. with the STE100”).

In the “Remote Port” eld, enter the remote port number of the STE100 you wish to control (see also “Working with the STE100”, p. 27).

Click Apply, and wait for devices to synchronize. The RCS will display a connection message.

Click on the “Connections” tab to return to the main screen.

5-2. WORKING WITH THE RCS

Source input conguration

Once your STE100 is wired up to your PC, the

rst step in properly conguring your machine is to

individually select and parameter your inputs.

Click on the “Inputs” tab of the RCS.

In the Plug column of the “Input” page, select the

plug type by clicking the appropriate eld.

Activate the input in the Enabled column if it

3. is not.

In the scroll-down menu of the Type column, select the signal type connected to that plug.

Repeat steps 2 to 4 for all sources connected to

5. the rear panel of your STE100. Click on the “Inputs” tab to return to the main screen.

* NOTE *: Autosetting mode allows an easy setup of sources. Sometimes problems might appears with

analog or HDCP sources.

Source output conguration

Click on the “Outputs” tab of the RCS.

1. Select the type of plug which is connected to

2. outputs #1 & #2 of your STE100 by clicking in

the appropriate eld in Analog Type or DVI Type

3. for both Main and Preview outputs.

4. Select the appropriate output format and output rate. Click on the “Outputs” tab to return to the main screen.

The Output menu also allows you to generate test patterns. The test patterns available through the Output menu let you quickly and reliably setup your projectors.

* NOTE *: Be sure to turn the test pattern off to display your sources again.

Embedded Edge Blending Mode

In Edge Blending mode, Smart Edge can drive 2 video-projectors for horizontal or vertical Soft Edge. Used as an 10 input switcher.

IMPORTANT: Before doing the following adjustments, make sure the 2 projectors are the same (mark,

model, type) with same lenses. The projector matrices should be imperatively at the same resolution. The parameters of the 2 projectors should be homogenous (color, gamma, lamp lifetime...). The screen projection should be vertical and perpendicular to the projectors to avoid geometric distortion like bow or keystone. Use only mechanical

lens shifts, and avoid using them in their maximal values. Don’t use wide-angle lenses.

1) Connect your Computer & Video sources to the inputs of the Smart Edge and connect the two projectors to

the output #1 and output #2.

- Output #1 = Left projector in horizontal SEB conguration & Top projector in vertical SEB conguration.

- Output #2 = Right projector in horizontal SEB conguration & Bottom projector in vertical SEB conguration.

2) Select the input signal type.

3) Select the output format corresponding to the native matrix of the projectors.

4) Display the centering pattern (Output tab > test pattern > centering).

5) Adjust the test pattern in full screen (matrix) of each projector, with the Auto adjust, position or size adjustment

of the projector. Then align mechanically the projectors to have a covering area between 10 and 20% (of

each matrix) and to have the test pattern well aligned one on top of the other. As required, you can use the

burst pattern available in the output tab to adjust your projector.

• Example: Test pattern in horizontal SE conguration.

Top and bottom not aligned.

Projectors well aligned.

Too small covering area.

Edges not paralleled.

6) Adjust and size each input so that they are full screen in the test pattern.

- For computer sources: click on the Centering button in the Image main tab. As required, adjust the position

with the H & V position adjustments.

- For video sources: Select the Image main tab and adjust the position with the H & V position adjustments.

7) Select the Horizontal or Vertical edge blending mode by clicking on the horizontal or vertical button.

8) Display a Black screen (click on the BLACK button in the input selection row) and click on the Covering button to activate the Covering Pattern.

* NOTE *: Verify that the Soft Edge is not enable (Enable Soft Edge button not activates).

9) Adjust the Covering size so that the test pattern overlaps each other at the junctions of the projectors.

• Example: Test pattern in horizontal SE conguration.

This operation is to match physical covering with software covering value used for calibration of the source covering image area.

10) Select the Black tab to display the following windows:

10-A) Turn OFF the test pattern (Pattern > No Pattern).

10-B) The covering area will appear brighter than the non-covering areas. With the Black level function

adjust the 2 non-covering areas (Left and right) to obtain a uniform dark grey on all the screen: Select the 3 colors and adjust the black level. As required, you can also separately adjust the colors of each

projector with the Red, Green & Blue adjustments.

* NOTE *: Two white lines may appear at the junctions of the covering areas.

White lines

Projected image

(before black level adjustment)

Projected image

(after black level adjustment)

10-C) Use the Black Area function to remove the 2 white lines: adjust the Right & Left function (Top

or Bottom in vertical SE) to remove the white lines. A uniform dark grey image is then displayed.

11) Soft Edge curve explanations & adjustments:

• EXPLANATIONS:

--> The operation consist of attenuate progressively the light diffused of one projector and in the same time

increase symmetrically the light of the other one. Thus, at any point (X) of the covering area, the sum of light (Y1+Y2) provided by each projector must be equal to the light that would be provided by one projector alone.

The luminance curves of each projector are represented as follow:

Luma

Right projector

Left projector

100%

Screen

--> In the software we represent the curve of one projector only: the device automatically calculate the inverted

curve for the other projector of the covering area.

• ADJUSTMENTS:

11-A) Display your background source or display the grey scale pattern (horizontal grey scale pattern for

horizontal Soft Edge and vertical grey scale pattern for vertical Soft Edge) available in the output tab.

11-B) Click on the SE Curves tab and click on the Enable Soft Edge button to activate the attenuation. The

default value of the Soft Edge curves is also applied. The covering area may appear brighter or darker than the other areas of the screen.

11-C) Adjust the Soft Edge Curve in order to have a uniform image:

Move the 2 points of a curve by clicking on the arrows in the Bezier tab or directly by clicking-hold on

a point and drag. Then click on the Send button to display the adjustments.

* NOTE *:

• To ease the adjustment, one Soft Edge curve is available. Then according to your observation, keep the

best curve.

• Most of the time, Bezier curves gives a good and easy to get adjustment. Nevertheless experi-

enced user can try adjustments. Click on the line to have access to more adjustments (11-C).

Transitions & effects

The STE100 offers a wide variety of transitions between the scenes you create for your shows and events. It allows for live recall of 4 user presets, each of which you can edit at any given time.

1. In the Layer Selection section, click on the PIP1 button. On your Preview screen, PIP1 will appear as a color rectangle. The parameters of the layer will automatically

appear in the RCS Preview section.

2. At the bottom of the Preview section, click on the Transition tab, then select the transition type from the left dropdown menu, and the effect behaviour from the right dropdown menu.

3. Determine effect duration by sliding the duration bar left (shorter) or right (longer), or by manually setting the

value in the duration value box.

4. Repeat the procedure in the Closing Effect tab to determine the way your layer will close.

Creating Presets

The STE100 allows the creation of user

dened presets very easily. Any setup you have congured on screen, can be stored into one of

the 4 available user presets.

1. After having congured layers, PIP transitions,

logos... on your screen (see “Working with the RCS” chapter, p. 49), click on one of the four

available Preset buttons.

2. In the dropdown menu, choose Save From Main or Save From Preview to determine

which screen you want to memorize the

preset from.

3. By clicking one of the two options, the RCS will automatically load and preview the selected Preset.

4. Click on the Take button to view your preset on the Main screen.

Working with Presets

The four STE100 user presets can be called back at any stage during your show or event.

1. Click on one of the four available Preset buttons to choose which memory you wish to use. Select Load to Preview from the dropdown menu, your preset will appear on the Preview screen.

2. Once you have selected your preset, simply click on the Take button to view the result on your main screen.

Working with Audio

Audio conguration

To congure audio settings of the STE100, plug all audio inputs into the device, and click on the

Audio tab of the RCS home page.

1. Set the Main audio output level and delay (accessible only if Delay Mode is set to Manual Adjust), or click on the Mute button to mute Main audio output.

2. Repeat step 2 for the Prelist audio output.

3. Individual source settings (level and balance)

for each audio input can be congured in the

right hand section of the Audio tab.

OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEMS

6-1. Axion2

Axion2: The Axion2 is an ergonomic and reliable remote

controller for rental & staging/multi-venues at an optimal price/performance ratio. It controls simultaneously up

to 6 screens in a single or multiple display conguration. The Axion2 integrates a ofine mode for setup the devices

not connected. A sequences mode is also available for automatic recall of presets.

6-2. Orchestra

Orchestra: The Orchestra is an ergonomic and reliable

remote controller for rental & staging/multi-venues at an optimal price/performance ratio. It controls simultaneously

up to 6 screens in a single or multiple display conguration.

6-3. TRK-800

TRK-800: Triple Remote Keypad designed to control up to 3 units.

> Powerful High End Remote Controller

> Controls up to 3 different switchers

> Mini Joystick for easy element control > Ethernet LAN RJ45 connector for easy connection > Double Large VFD display offering high contrast menu

and status.

6-4. RK-300

RK-300: Remote Control Keypad designed to control Analog Way’s new Seamless Switchers

> Very User-friendly Remote Control Keypad

> Controls different Switchers

> Mini Joystick for easy element control > Ethernet LAN RJ45 connector for easy connection > Large VFD display offering high contrast menu.

* NOTE *: for further information concerning our optional remote controllers, please connect to our website

on: www.analogway.com

EXAMPLES AND TIPS

7-1. ABOUT EXAMPLES

Examples are intended to make the use of the STE100 as easy as possible, by providing visual help in setting up your equipment. In an effort to make the use of our machines the most pleasant experience possible, the

Analog Way team is constantly aiming to create easy to follow examples, update information, and furnish our

website with useful user information.

Please check on www.analogway.com.

7-2. EXAMPLES

TYPICAL SCREEN PRESENTATION USING STE100

Output #1 Output #2

7-3. EXTERNAL PROGRAMMING

If you need to use your own Software Control program from a PC or automation, the device allows communication through an ASCII code protocol. All commands can be found on our website: www.analogway.com

All Analog Way products equipped with an RS232 input are compatible with Crestron, AMX, Medialon, and most

major control systems. TCP/IP control ports are also available on most Analog Way products, as standard or as options.

To control an STE100 product with an External Remote Controller (PC Software Control - Touch Pad Controller…) follow the indications below:

1. First establish an RS-232 communication between the Remote

Control Software and the STE100, in order to setup the LAN parameters of the product.

2. In the “Control” - “STE100 LAN Setup” menu, congure the connection

of the STE100 product in UDP mode and setup the Local and Remote

Addresses as well as the Local and Remote Ports in concordance with

your Network.

3. Congure the TCP/IP address of your External Remote Controller.

In example: 192.168.000.001

4. Setup the UDP connection of your External Remote Controller in

concordance with your Network.

In example on the Remote Software in the “Control” - “RS232/LAN Setup” - “LAN/Setup” menu.

5. Setup the LAN parameters in UDP mode in the “Console” - “LAN Setup” menu.

In example: RK Address: 192.168.000.002 Remote Address: 192.168.000.010

Gateway Address: 192.168.000.001

RK Port: 10500 Remote Port: 10500

Netmask: 255.255.255.000

6. Select the LAN communication port in the remote controller console -

“RS232/LAN port” menu.

7. You can now control your STE100 product with an External Remote

Controller.

WARRANTY

8-1. ANALOG WAY LIMITED WARRANTY

All Analog Way products have a 3 year warranty on parts and labor, back to factory. This warranty does not

include faults resulting from user negligence, special modications, electrical surges, abuse (drop/crush),

and/or other unusual damage.

8-2. SERVICES AND RMA

In the unlikely event that a product is required to return for repair, please call the regional Maintenance

center / Customer Service, and ask to receive a Return Material Authorization number (RMA). Three regional

maintenance centers are available depending on your location. See map below for information on which regional maintenance center you depend on.

RMA Conditions:

1. Prior to returning any item, you must receive a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number.

2. All RMA numbers must appear on the return-shipping label.

3. All shipping and insurance charges on all RMAs must be prepaid by the customer.

North & South America

Analog Way Inc. 299 Broadway, Suite1620 New York, NY 10007 United States of America

Europe, Middle East and Africa

Analog Way SAS 33 rue du Saule Trapu Parc du Moulin

91300 Massy - FRANCE

Asia - Pacic

Analog Way Pte Ltd. No 10 Ubi Crescent #03-05 Ubi Techpark Lobby A Singapore 408564

CONTACT INFORMATION

HOW TO CONTACT US

Analog Way SAS

33 rue du Saule Trapu Parc du Moulin 91300 Massy France

Tel.: +33 1 64 47 16 03 Fax: +33 1 64 47 14 73 saleseuro@analogway.com

Analog Way Inc.

299 Broadway, Suite 1620 New York, NY 10007 United States of America

Tel.: +1 212 269 1902 Fax. +1 212 269 1943 salesusa@analogway.com

Analog Way Pte Ltd.

No. 10 Ubi Crescent #03-05 Ubi Techpark Lobby A Singapore 408564

Tel.: +65 6292 5800 Fax: +65 6292 5205 sales@analogwayasia.com

For more documentation, general information, or simply to keep up to date with new releases and upcoming Analog Way products, please log on to www.analogway.com.

Before calling your regional maintenance center, please gather the following information:

- Serial number of the unit

- Firmware version (look in: CONTROL MENU/VERSIONS)

- Model reference (STE100)

- Description of failure

INFORMATION ON UNIT DISPOSAL

In the European Union:

If the product is used for business purposes and you want to discard it:

Please contact your Analog Way dealer who will inform you about returning of the product. You might be charged for the costs arising from returning and recycling.

For Spain:

Please contact the established collection system or your local authority for take-back of your used product.

In other countries outside the EU:

If you wish to discard of this product, please contact your local authorities and ask for the correct method of disposal.

VERSION: 4.10 - 21/06/2012

Designs and specications are subject to change without notice

The illustrations and screens described in this manual may be exaggerated or simplied for easy

recognition and may be slightly different from the actual unit.

ANALOG WAY SAS

33 rue du Saule Trapu

Parc du Moulin

91300 Massy - France

CODE: 140134

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