Barco ENCORE B User Manual

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• Manual # 26-0313000-00

• Revision B

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All rights reserved. No part of this document may be copied, reproduced or translated. It shall not otherwise be recorded, transmitted or stored in a retrieval system without the prior written consent of Barco.

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Barco provides this manual “as is” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Barco may make improvements and/or changes to the product(s) and/ or the program(s) described in this publication at any time without notice.

This publication could contain technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes are periodically made to the information in this publication; these changes are incorporated in new editions of this publication.

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be responsible for correcting any interference.

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Barco provides a guarantee relating to perfect manufacturing as part of the legally stipulated terms of guarantee. On receipt, the purchaser must immediately inspect all delivered goods for damage incurred during transport, as well as for material and manufacturing faults Barco must be informed immediately in writing of any complaints.

The period of guarantee begins on the date of transfer of risks, in the case of special systems and software on the date of commissioning, at latest 30 days after the transfer of risks. In the event of justified notice of compliant, Barco can repair the fault or provide a replacement at its own discretion within an appropriate period. If this measure proves to be impossible or unsuccessful, the purchaser can demand a reduction in the purchase price or cancellation of the contract. All other claims, in particular those relating to compensation for direct or indirect damage, and also damage attributed to the operation of software as well as to other services provided by Barco, being a component of the system or independent service, will be deemed invalid provided the damage is not proven to be attributed to the absence of properties guaranteed in writing or due to the intent or gross negligence or part of Barco.

If the purchaser or a third party carries out modifications or repairs on goods delivered by Barco, or if the goods are handled incorrectly, in particular if the systems are commissioned operated incorrectly or if, after the transfer of risks, the goods are subject to influences not

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agreed upon in the contract, all guarantee claims of the purchaser will be rendered invalid. Not included in the guarantee coverage are system failures which are attributed to programs or special electronic circuitry provided by the purchaser, e.g. interfaces. Normal wear as well as normal maintenance are not subject to the guarantee provided by Barco either.

The environmental conditions as well as the servicing and maintenance regulations specified in this manual must be complied with by the customer.

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Brand and product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks, registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective holders. All brand and product names mentioned in this manual serve as comments or examples and are not to be understood as advertising for the products or their manufactures.

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Barco Media and Entertainment

11101 Trade Center Drive Rancho Cordova, California 95670 USA

• Phone: (916) 859-2500

• Fax: (916) 859-2515

• Website: www.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.com

Technical Support

• Tech Line: (866) 374-7878 — 24 hours per day, 7 days per week

• E-mail: folsomsupport@barco.com

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The general safety information in this summary is for operating personnel.

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There are no user-serviceable parts within the unit. Removal of the top cover will expose dangerous voltages. To avoid personal injury, do not remove the top cover. Do not operate the unit without the cover installed.

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This product is intended to operate from a power source that will not apply more than 230 volts rms between the supply conductors or between both supply conductor and ground. A protective ground connection by way of grounding conductor in the power cord is essential for safe operation.

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This product is grounded through the grounding conductor of the power cord. To avoid electrical shock, plug the power cord into a properly wired receptacle before connecting to the product input or output terminals. A protective-ground connection by way of the grounding conductor in the power cord is essential for safe operation.

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Use only the power cord and connector specified for your product. Use only a power cord that is in good condition. Refer cord and connector changes to qualified service personnel.

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To avoid fire hazard, use only the fuse having identical type, voltage rating, and current rating characteristics. Refer fuse replacement to qualified service personnel.

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To avoid explosion, do not operate this product in an explosive atmosphere.

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Highlights an operating procedure, practice, condition, statement, etc., which, if not strictly observed, could result in injury to or death of personnel.

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Highlights an essential operating procedure, condition or statement.

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The table below lists the changes to the Encore Presentation System User’s Guide.

Table 0-1. Change History

Rev Date ECO # Description Approved By

A 12/10/04 1360 Released R. Pellicano

B 10/24/06 1704 Updated features and menus R. Pellicano

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`Ü~éíÉê=N fенкзЗмЕнбзе =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

Chapter Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

How to Use This Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Navigating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Table of Contents and Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

General Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Terms and Definitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Advanced Video Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Encore Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

The Encore Video Processor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Input Flexibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Scaling and Keying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Output Flexibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

A Word About Layers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

A Word About Destinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Effect Combinations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Single Mixer Effects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Dual Mixer Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Triple Mixer Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Integration with Signal Routers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Event Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Configuration Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Encore Configurator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Barco Backup and Restore Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Product Differentiation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

What’s New in the User’s Guide, Rev. B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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In This Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Video Processor Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Video Processor Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

A Word About M/E Connector Priority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

M/E Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

M/E Input Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Program Output Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Analog Input Flexibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Controller Rear Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

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Table of Contents

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In This Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Unpacking and Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Site Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Rack-Mount Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Cable and Adapter Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Single Screen Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Triple Screen Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Wide Screen Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Wide Screen Configuration Plus Wide Screen Preview . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Completing Wide Screen Preview Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Single Screen Stack Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Wide Screen Stack Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Connection Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Sample Connection Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Blank Connection Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Router I/O Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Direct Encore Input Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Encore Destination Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Program and Source Link Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Overview of Edge-Blending Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Content Creation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Video Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Projector Setup and System Adjustments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Connecting Program and Source Links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Left Justified Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Center Justified Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

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In This Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Controller LC Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Controller SC Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Use of Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Controller Sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Touch Screen Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

System Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Alphanumeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Joystick Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Machine Control Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Console Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Preset Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Destination Bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Source Selection Bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Layer Control Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Layer Functions Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Live Switch Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Transition Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Group Control Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

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Program Preset Section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Layer/Aux Control Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Transition Functions Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

User Key Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

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In This Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Global Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Home Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Input Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Input Menu Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Input Menu Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Input Menu Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Input Sub Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Input Configuration Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Aspect Ratio Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Sizing Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

1:1 Sizing Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Oversample Sizing Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Color Balance Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Output Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Output Menu Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Output Menu Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Output Menu Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Output Sub Menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Genlock Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Settings Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

Test Pattern Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Wide Screen Settings Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

System Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

System Menu Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

System Menu Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

System Sub Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

System Reset Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

Software Version Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

Diagnostics Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

Widescreen Link Diagnostics Menu . . . . . . . . . . . 162

Rotary Encoder Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

TBar & Joystick Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

Key Detect Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

Destination Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

Aux Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

Network Setup Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

Input Source Patch Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

Router Specification Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

Comm Setup Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

Ethernet Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

RS-232 Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

Lantronix Setup Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

Output Patch Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178

Miscellaneous Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

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Miscellaneous Menu Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

Miscellaneous Menu Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

Miscellaneous Sub Menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

Console Port Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

Lockout Code Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

EDID DVI Input Format Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

Video Processors ID Definition Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185

LCD Settings Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186

User Preference Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187

Backup/Restore Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188

Current Backup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189

Effects Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190

Copy Setup Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191

User Key Copy Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192

Status Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193

PIP Adjustment Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194

PIP Adjustment Menu Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194

PIP Adjustment Menu Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195

PIP Adjustment Menu Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195

PIP Joystick Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196

PIP Adjustment Sub Menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196

Clone Setup Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197

Border Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199

Shadow Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200

Image Effects Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201

Key Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203

Key Menu Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203

Key Menu Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204

Key Menu Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204

Luma Key Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205

Color Key Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205

Cut + Fill Key Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206

Key Sub Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207

Matte Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207

Key Adjustment Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208

Key Joystick Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209

Crop Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210

Source Adjustment Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212

Source Adjustment Menu Trees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213

Source Adjustment Menu Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214

Source Adjustment Menu Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215

Source Joystick Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216

Background Input Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217

Background Input Setup Menu Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218

Shared Background Menu Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219

Background Menu Functions — Matte Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220

BG Matte Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221

Background (and DSK) Menu Functions — DVI Type. . . . . . . . . . . . 222

Background (and DSK) Menu Functions — Analog Type . . . . . . . . . 223

Background (and DSK) Menu Functions — FG Type . . . . . . . . . . . . 224

Frame Grab Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225

Frame Grab Menu Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225

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Frame Grab Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226

Frame Grab Menu Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226

Frame Grab Sub Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227

Frame Grab Name Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228

Frame Erase Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229

Frame Save Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230

Frame Delete Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231

Frame Recall Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232

DSK Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233

DSK Menu Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233

DSK Adjustment Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234

DSK Luma Key Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234

DSK Color Key Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235

DSK Input Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237

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In This Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239

Setup Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240

System Setup Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241

ID Setup and Remote Enable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242

Peripheral Power Up and Status Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244

Downloading Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245

Return to Factory Default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246

Touch Screen Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247

Programming EDID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248

Restore from Flash Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249

Router Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250

D/A Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254

Input Patching. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255

Destination Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257

Standard and Stack Destination Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257

ScreenPRO-II Destination Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258

AUX Destination Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259

Aux Destination Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259

Aux Destination Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260

ImagePRO or PrePRO-II Aux Destination Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261

Aux Destination Setup Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262

Output Format Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263

Sync Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264

Genlock Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265

Projector Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266

Single Screen Projector Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266

Wide Screen Projector Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267

Background Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269

Input Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271

Input Setup — Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271

Input Setup — Comprehensive Method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271

Input Setup Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274

DSK Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274

Saving the Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277

Backup to Flash Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278

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In This Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279

Prerequisites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280

Operational Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281

Monitor Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281

Touch Screen Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282

Wide Screen Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283

Lookahead Preview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284

Understanding Raster Boxes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285

A Word About LOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286

Setting User Preferences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286

Understanding Input File Mapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287

Using the Alphanumeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288

Using the PS/2 Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289

Working with Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290

Learning a Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290

Adding or Removing Destinations from a Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291

Activating a Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291

Clearing a Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291

Unlearning a Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292

Group Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292

Working with Destinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293

Activating and Deactivating Destinations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293

Clearing Destinations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293

Routing Sources to Aux Destinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294

Pending and Completing an Aux Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294

Live Switch Aux Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295

Program/Preview Aux Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295

Viewing Aux Routes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296

Working with Layers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297

Switching Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297

Background Transitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298

Understanding Split and Mix Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299

Split Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299

Mix Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299

Working with PIPs in Split Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300

Working with PIPs in Mix Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301

Modifying PIPs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301

Working with Keys in Split Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302

Working with Keys in Mix Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303

Using Cut & Fill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303

Modifying Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304

Clearing Layers from Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305

Modifying Layers On Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306

Working with Layer Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307

Changing the Layer Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307

Using Full Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307

Using Clone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308

Using Swap Z-order. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308

Using Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309

Using Freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309

Using Black Preview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310

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Using Ext Trigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310

Using Source Preview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310

Using Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311

Using Join Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311

Using Move. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313

Programming Moves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313

Program a Move on Preview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313

Program a Move on Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314

Pending and Triggering Moves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314

Pend on Preview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314

Pend on Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315

Move Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315

Working with Live Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317

Using Live Switch Program/Preview Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317

Using Live Switch Source Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318

Live Mode Source Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319

Working with Transitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320

Cut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320

Mix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320

Wipe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321

Manual Transitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321

Working with Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322

A Word About Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322

Storing Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323

Recalling Presets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324

Deleting Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324

Using Next and Previous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324

Presets and Moves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325

Preset Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325

Layer and Aux Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326

Working with User Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327

Storing User Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327

Applying User Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327

User Key Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327

Working with Tallies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328

Enable/Disable Controller Lockout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329

Using Backup and Restore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330

System Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330

System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331

Working with Frame Grabs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332

Frame Capture Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332

Capturing Frames from a Background or DSK Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334

Capturing Frames from a Layer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335

Saving Frames in Permanent Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336

Naming a Saved Frame. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337

Erasing and Deleting Frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337

Working with the DSK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339

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Input Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342

Output Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343

Physical and Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344

Communications Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345

Pinouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346

DVI Connector Pinouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346

DVI-I Connector Pinouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347

Analog 15-pin D Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348

Ethernet Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349

Serial Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350

Tally Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351

Input and Output Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352

Input Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353

Output Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355

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In This Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357

Return Material Authorization (RMA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357

Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358

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In This Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359

Software Upgrade Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360

Hardware Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360

Software Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360

Downloading Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361

Via FTP Site. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361

Via Web Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361

Serial Upgrade Method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362

Ethernet Upgrade Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364

Troubleshooting Ethernet Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365

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In This Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367

ScreenPRO-II Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367

Internal Router Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368

External Serial Router Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369

External Ethernet Router Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370

External Serial and Ethernet Router Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371

PresentationPRO-II Aux Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372

ImagePRO Aux Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373

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Encore Controller to Router Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376

EXT COMM Pinouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377

Cable Connection — Straight Through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378

Cable Connection — Null Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379

Lantronix Ethernet to Serial Cable Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380

Router Connection Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381

Router Interface Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383

Extron Router Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383

DVILink and DPI Router Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383

Sierra Video Systems Router Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383

Leitch Router Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383

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This chapter is designed to introduce you to the Encore Presentation System. Areas to be covered are:

• Chapter Structure

• How to Use This Guide

• Conventions

• Terms and Definitions

• System Overview

• What’s New in the User’s Guide, Rev. B

Note

Once you have reviewed all of the sections in this chapter, please continue with Chapter 2, “Hardware Orientation page 39.

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The following chapters provide instructions for all aspects of Encore Presentation System operations:

• Chapter 1, “Introduction” provides a system overview, and a list of important new

features in this version of the User’s Guide.

• Chapter 2, “Hardware Orientation” on page 39 explains the Encore Presentation

System’s video processor hardware in detail.

• Chapter 3, “Hardware Installation” on page 51 provides comprehensive system

installation instructions.

• Chapter 4, “Controller Orientation” on page 97 describes each section of the

system’s two controllers — the models LC and SC.

• Chapter 5, “Menu Orientation” on page 135 explains the system’s configuration,

setup and adjustment menus, and provides basic menu “navigation” procedures.

• Chapter 6, “System Setup” on page 239 outlines procedures for setting up and

configuring the Encore Presentation System.

• Chapter 7, “Operations” on page 279 provides basic operating instructions.

• Appendix A, “Specifications” on page 341 lists the Encore Presentation System’s

input, output, video, mechanical and power specifications.

• Appendix B, “Contact Information” on page 357 lists important Barco contact,

RMA, warranty and technical support details.

• Appendix C, “Upgrading Software” on page 359 provides a detailed procedure

for upgrading Encore Presentation System software.

• Appendix D, “Working With Destinations” on page 367 outlines the steps

required when Encore is connected to external destinations.

• Appendix E, “Application Notes” on page 375 provides important application-

related information regarding system setup and operations.

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Following are important tips for streamlining your use of this User’s Guide in its electronic “PDF” form.

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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.

• Use Acrobat’s “Go to Previous View” and “Return to Next View” buttons to trace

your complete navigational path.

• Use the “Previous Page” and “Next Page” buttons to go to the previous or next

page within a file.

• Use Acrobat’s extensive search capabilities, such as the “Find” tool and “Search

Index” tool to perform comprehensive searches as required.

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How to Use This Guide

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Use the Table of Contents bookmarks to navigate a desired topic. Click any item to instantly jump to that section of the guide. You can also use the Index to jump to specific topics within a chapter. Each page number in the Index is a hyperlink.

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To ensure trouble-free operation, please follow all procedures as listed below:

• For detailed installation instructions, refer to Chapter 3, “Hardware Installation”

on page 51.

• For system setup instructions, refer to Chapter 6, “System Setup” on page 239.

• For operating instructions, refer to Chapter 7, “Operations” on page 279.

Should you have any questions regarding the installation or operation of the Encore Presentation System, please consult with the factory. Refer to Appendix B, “Contact

Information” on page 357 for contact information.

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Conventions

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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. This procedure requires that you hold down the first button, then press the second.

S Learn + 12 (hold down Learn, then press the button labeled 12)

• Button labels on the Touch Screen menus are shown in bold uppercase letters

between braces.

S Press {BORDER} to …

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The following terms and definitions are used throughout this guide:

• A “Background” is an unscaled source (typically originating from a computer’s

multi-head graphics card), or a frame grab from a scaled source. Encore provides two background sources (BG A and BG B), each of which appears at the system’s lowest priority — visually in back or underneath all other sources.

• A “Destination” is a location to which you can route the output of Encore. A

destination can be configured as:

~ a single screen (one projector)

~ multiple screens (such as a wide screen application)

~ an “Aux” destination (such as a monitor, a PresentationPRO-II or an

ImagePRO system)

~ an external processor (such as a ScreenPRO-II)

• A “Key” is an electronic (and visual) process whereby one image is electronically

superimposed over another source or background. Keys are typically used for titles, logos, and banners.

• A “Layer” is an image display element (such as a PIP, Key or Background) that

has an associated visual priority — either in front (or in back) of another layer.

• A “Mixer” is the electronic circuitry that enables you to transition (and scale) PIPs

and Keys over a background.

• “M/E” (Mix/Effects) is synonymous with “mixer.” Each Encore M/E is capable of

layering either two PIPs, two keys, or one of each.

~ When discussing system hardware, the term “M/E” will be used to

describe the Processor’s physical input boards.

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~ When discussing Encore operations, the term “mixer” will be used —

specifically because the term “mixer” is silk-screened on the panel.

Mixer 1

Figure 1-1. Mixer Label in the Layer Control Section

Split

• “Operator” refers to the person who uses the system.

• “PIP” refers to Picture-in-Picture, an on-screen setup in which one picture

(typically of reduced size) is positioned over another background image — or another PIP. PIPs can be reduced, enlarged, bordered, shadowed, and mixed on and off Program. PIPs can overlap each other, depending on their visual priority.

• 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. On the Controller SC, 64 are available. Dedicated “Preset” buttons are provided.

• “Screen” and “Menu” both refer to the Touch Screen menus.

• “System” refers to the Encore Presentation System.

• A “Scaler” is the electronic circuitry that enables you to reduce or enlarge source

images, thus creating PIPs and Keys that can be positioned (and transitioned).

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System Overview

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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

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The Encore Presentation System is the most advanced video processing and presentation control system on the market today. The system provides source selection, advanced windowing, seamless switching, video effects and integrated control for professional video presentations. Encore's modular, scalable architecture allows the system to support a wide variety of show configurations. The system can efficiently support from 1-32 screens (or “destinations”) with any combination of independent display or seamless wide screen display elements.

The Encore Presentation System incorporates universal inputs that accept both analog and digital video. Motion adaptive de-interlacing is provided for both standard and HD source video. Incoming video is processed by Barco Folsom's proprietary Athena scaler, which supports smooth real-time PIP (Picture-In-Picture) movements and re-sizing based upon user specified key frames.

A fully-loaded Encore configuration supports six independent PIP or Key images, or three transitioning PIP images. Seamless transition effects, Z-order control, window borders, drop shadows and a variety of keying effects are fully supported. Two un-scaled background channels provide a high resolution backdrop that also supports seamless transition effects. Downstream Key (DSK) effects are supported by a third un-scaled highresolution input channel.

Two different Encore System Controllers models are offered:

• The Encore Controller SC supports 24 inputs and controls 1 to 6 destinations.

• The Encore Controller LC supports 64 inputs and controls 1 to 32 destinations.

Both controllers can control external routers for external source selection and Encore Video Processor units to provide high-performance real-time video effects. The controllers can also be used with Barco Events Manager software to synchronize operation with external devices and to run pre-programmed show sequences. The controllers use an embedded Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) to provide high reliability, rapid power-up and true real-time performance for critical video processing sequences.

Refer to the “Event Management Events Manager.

” section on page 32 for more information on Barco

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Following is a detailed list of Encore Presentation System features:

• 12 independent windows or 6 windows with seamless transitions.

• Two native high resolution background channels provide background video

underneath PIPs and Keys. Background transitions are standard.

• PIP effects, including:

~ A full range of transitions, such as dissolves and wipes.

~ Smooth PIP moves, with keyframe-controlled sizing and positioning.

~ Adjustable PIP aspect ratio.

~ Adjustable PIP borders, including drop shadows and soft edge.

~ PIP clone mode (mirror and offset).

• Keying effects, including:

~ Luminance keys.

~ Invert keys (key source luminance video inverted).

~ Color keys (using absolute luminance values of Red Green And Blue).

~ Split keys (key cut and fill).

~ “Join” mode to lock mixer layers together (e.g., key cut and fill).

• One native high resolution Downstream Key (DSK) channel, independent of the

PIP/KEY processing channels.

• Superior video processing:

~ 10-bit processing, with 1:1 pixel sampling.

~ Motion adaptive de-interlacing (SD & HD).

~ 3:2 and 2:2 pull down detection.

~ Image cropping and aspect ratio correction.

• Low video delay — less than 3 input fields.

~ 60ms @ 50Hz

~ 50ms @ 60Hz

• Athena proprietary high-performance scaling.

• Z-order control for assigning overlay priorities to each PIP or key.

• Dynamically re-assignable mixer layers:

~ In Mix mode, a mixer’s two layers are ganged together.

~ In Split mode, a mixer’s two layers operate independently.

• Frame grab “captures” for use as backgrounds and downstream key sources.

• Complete lookahead preview.

• Blended wide screen projection support.

~ 10-bit processing

~ Variable overlap

~ Supports standard and pre-overlapped background sources

~ Edge blending (feathering)

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System Overview

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The Encore Video Processor is a 3RU rack-mount unit that can be configured with one, two or three M/E (mixer) boards. One or two M/E systems can be easily upgraded with additional M/E boards.

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Each M/E board provides two independent Athena scalers with universal inputs that handle both analog and digital video sources.

• Multiple output synchronization modes: free-run or vertically locked to NTSC/PAL

black burst.

• Optional “Extended Frame Grab” feature stores up to 100 “captured” frames.

M/E Board

Analog

HD/SDI

DVI

Analog

HD/SDI

DVI

Scaler A

Background Channel

Mixer

Scaler B

Background Channel

Figure 1-2. M/E Board Block Diagram

The Video Processor accepts the following:

• Standard component and composite analog video formats (NTSC, PAL, SECAM)

• SDI video

• Computer input resolutions up to 1920 x 1200

• Analog HD formats including 720p, 1080I, 1080p

• HD-SDI Video

• 2048 x 1080p Digital Cinema video

• Plasma display resolutions

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The Athena scaler features:

• 1:1 pixel sampling

• Motion adaptive de-interlacing for both standard and high definition sources

• 3:2 and 2:2 pull down detection

• Aspect ratio correction and image cropping

• Real-time window resizing and positioning

• Full support for seamless transitions, window borders, drop shadows and keying

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Each Encore Video Processor incorporates one output board, which provides all output interface functions as well as the blending and data-doubling functions required to support wide screen applications. Supported output resolutions include:

• Computer output resolutions up to 1600 x 1200

• Analog HDTV resolutions including 720p, 1080I, 1080p

• HDSDI Video

• 2048 x 1080p Digital Cinema video

• Plasma display resolutions.

Output synchronization is supported to lock the output frame rate to an externally applied NTSC/PAL black burst signal.

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Within the Encore system, each mixer has two layers, A and B. For complete flexibility, each layer can be assigned to either PIP or Key functionality.

A typical single mixer application (plus DSK) is illustrated below.

Background

Layer A: PIP

Nature

Layer B: Key

DSK

Figure 1-3. Layer Illustration — Background, Single Mixer + DSK

Please note the following important points:

• The Downstream Key (DSK) is the highest priority layer, using an unscaled DVI

input or a scaled frame grab. The DSK visually appears over all other images (PIPs and keys) on all mixers.

• The high resolution Background layer has the lowest priority, using an unscaled

DVI input or a scaled frame grab. This layer visually appears behind all other PIPs, keys, and the DSK. The system can transition between two background sources — both of which must be at the projector’s native resolution.

• On any mixer, a PIP layer appears over backgrounds and under the DSK. Effects

include mixes and wipes, smooth moves and resizing, adjustable aspect ratio, borders, drop shadows and soft edges, and PIP “clone” mode (mirror and offset).

• On any mixer, a Key layer also appears over backgrounds and under the DSK.

Key effects include luminance keys, split keys (key alpha and fill), invert keys and color keys (graphics).

• Within a single mixer, layer B has priority over layer A, but you can change that

priority as desired by pressing the Swap Z-Order button.

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• On a triple mixer system, up to six inputs can be scaled to produce PIP or Key

images that can be transitioned independently or in pairs.

• 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 1-4. 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.

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The Encore Presentation System offers complete flexibility with regard to destinations. Examples of each destination “type” are listed below:

• Single Screen Destination — this is a “single projector” destination that takes its

input from a Video Processor.

• Wide Screen Destination — this is a “multiple projector” destination that takes its

inputs from two (or more) Video Processors.

• ScreenPRO-II Destination — this is a standalone ScreenPRO-II that takes its

inputs either via direct connections or via routers. When the ScreenPRO-II output is connected to a “side” projector (or monitor), its “look” can be controlled from the Encore Controller as a unique destination.

• Aux Destination — this is a monitor that takes its input from a router output (in a

single format). When you select an Aux destination and a source on the Controller, you are talking directly to a router output via RS-232 or Ethernet communications — and making the selected source-to-destination connection.

• ImagePRO Aux Destination — this is an ImagePRO that takes its input(s) from

multiple routers in multiple formats. When connected to a monitor or projector, a scaled signal is provided in one format. Whereas an Aux Destination’s input is single format, an ImagePRO Aux Destination’s input is multi-format.

• PresentationPRO-II Aux Destination — this is a PresentationPRO-II that takes

its input(s) from up to two routers — one analog and one SDI. When connected to a single monitor or projector, a scaled signal is provided in one format. The transition “type” between sources (e.g., cut, dissolve) is selected on the PresentationPRO-II itself.

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In Chapter 6, refer to the “Destination Setup” section on page 257 for details on standard destination setup procedures. Refer to the “ for details on Aux destination setup procedures.

AUX Destination Setup” section on page 259

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A fully-loaded Encore Video Processor 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. Please note:

• In the following illustrations, the specific layers used in creating each effect are

labeled (e.g., Mixer 1,

• The symbol l denotes a PIP or a key that can transition. For example, PIP 2A

l2B indicates that you can dissolve between sources within the PIP.

The following topics are discussed:

• Single Mixer Effects

• Dual Mixer Effects

• Triple Mixer Effects

PIP 1A, PIP 1B). For example, 1A denotes the first PIP or key on

1B denotes the second PIP or key on Mixer 1, etc.

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A single Mixer Encore system provides two backgrounds, two scalable layers in the Mixer plus an unscaled DSK. Please note:

• If the DSK is in use, the background cannot transition between A and B — it’s all a

matter of “available resources.”

• The DSK and backgrounds are unscaled, in all cases.

In Chapter 7, refer to the “ information.

A Word About Resources” section on page 322 for additional

• Single Mixer Effect 1

This effect includes a non-transitioning background (either A or B), one transitioning PIP and the DSK.

Background

PIP

1A l1B

DSK

Figure 1-5. Single Mixer Effect 1 Diagram

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• 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 l B

PIP

1A l1B

Figure 1-6. Single Mixer Effect 2 Diagram

• Single Mixer Effect 3

In this effect, because the DSK is in use, the background cannot transition. Here, you can independently fade (or cut) one scaled PIP and one scaled key, with complete size and position flexibility.

Background

PIP

Key 1B

DSK

Figure 1-7. Single Mixer Effect 3 Diagram

• Single Mixer Effect 4

This transition is similar to effect 3, but because the DSK is not in use, the background can transition between sources A and B. You can also independently fade, cut, size and position both the PIP and the key.

Background A l B

PIP

Key 1B

Figure 1-8. Single Mixer Effect 4 Diagram

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• 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

DSK

Figure 1-9. 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. You can also independently fade the two PIPs.

Background A l B

PIP

Figure 1-10. Single Mixer Effect 6 Diagram

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PIP

A dual Mixer Encore system provides two backgrounds, a total of four scalable layers in the two Mixers, plus an unscaled DSK.

• Dual Mixer Effect 1

Using the capabilities of two Mixers, this effect enables you to transition backgrounds, in addition to transitioning the PIPs on both Mixer 1 and 2 — with or without the DSK on screen.

Background A l B

PIP

1A l1B

PIP

2A l2B

DSK

Figure 1-11. Dual Mixer Effect 1

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• 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 l B

PIP

Key 1B Key 2B

DSK

Figure 1-12. Dual Mixer Effect 2

• Dual Mixer Effect 3

This effect enables you to transition between backgrounds, and size/position four PIPs on screen — with or without the DSK. In addition, any PIP could be substituted for a key, but transitions within a PIP (or transitions between keys) cannot be performed.

Background A l B

PIP 1A

PIP 1B

PIP 2A

PIP 2B

DSK

Figure 1-13. Dual Mixer Effect 3

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A triple Mixer Encore system provides two backgrounds, a total of six scalable layers in the three Mixers plus an unscaled DSK.

• Triple Mixer Effect 1

With this three Mixer effect, you can transition between backgrounds, fade or cut the DSK as desired, and independently transition within three PIPs.

Background A l B

PIP 1A l1B

PIP 2A l2B

PIP 3A l3B

DSK

Figure 1-14. Triple Mixer Effect 1

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• 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 l B

PIP 1A

Key 1B

PIP 2A

PIP 3A

Key 3B

Key 2B

DSK

Figure 1-15. Triple Mixer Effect 2

• Triple Mixer Effect 3

Here, you can transition between backgrounds, and size/position six PIPs on screen — with or without the DSK. Any PIP can be substituted for a key, but transitions within PIPs (or transitions between keys) cannot be performed.

System Overview

Background A l B

PIP 1B

PIP 2A

PIP

PIP 2B

PIP

PIP 1A

DSK

Figure 1-16. Triple Mixer Effect 3

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The use of high quality routers (routing switchers) is an integral part of the Encore system. Barco offers a complete line of routers for use with Encore, including models in analog, SDI, HD/SDI and DVI formats. All of our routers are designed and tested to ensure quality, reliability, and ease of use.

Encore is also compatible with other manufacturers' routers. In Chapter 5, refer to the “ which the Encore system currently interfaces.

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The Encore Presentation System has been designed to be compatible with Barco Events

Manager

features by supporting enhanced external device control and sophisticated preprogrammed control sequences. Please note:

Router Specification Menu” section on page 174 for details on other manufacturers with

software. The Events Manager software complements Encore’s real-time control

• Barco Events Manager treats Encore as a peripheral device and sends

commands to the controller to execute timeline programmed sequences. This allows Encore’s functions to be fully integrated with other show effects.

• Because there is bi-directional communications between Barco Events Manager

and Encore, the Encore system can also trigger the Events Manager software.

• 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.

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Two configuration applications are available to assist with system setup, backup and restore functions.

• Encore Configurator

• Barco Backup and Restore Utility

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The Encore Configurator enables you to create basic Encore system setups offline, such as defining wide and single screen parameters, router patching, basic input setup and basic destination setup. Once complete, the “configuration” can be sent to the Controller, saving overall setup time with a high degree of convenience. The application also enables you to remotely access the Encore Configuration Loader.

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The Barco Backup and Restore Utility enables you to perform complete system backup and restore operations to a PC (or laptop) connected via Ethernet. Backup and restore functions include both the Controller and the Video Processor(s).

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The table below illustrates the differences between the small (SC) and large (LC) Encore controllers.

Table 1-1. Product differentiation between SC and LC controllers

Feature Small Controller (SC) Large Controller (LC)

Encore Processors supported 32 32

Wide screen support Yes Yes

External Router Control Yes Yes

Inputs supported 24 64

Destinations supported 6 32

Available Presets 64 900

Layers supported 1 DSK

6 Scaled Inputs (PIP or Key) 1 Transitioning background

User-selectable Transitions Yes Yes

Available Groups 4 8

Available User-definable keys None 100

Joystick and T-Bar Yes Yes

Machine control No Yes

320 x 240 Graphic displays 1 2

Light sticks 2 3

PS/2 Keyboard support Yes Yes

Communication Ethernet, RS-232 Ethernet, RS-232

Program sequencing Yes Yes

Field Upgradable Yes Yes

Ethernet Control Interfaces Yes Yes

Tally Support 8 8

1 DSK 12 Scaled Inputs (PIP or Key) 1 Transitioning background

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This section lists the new Encore features that have been implemented since the last revision of the Encore Presentation System User’s Guide. Reference links are provided.

• Wide Screen Preview Configuration

Instructions are provided for configuring a system with a fourth Video Processor, which is then used to create a combined wide screen program/preview display. In Chapter 3, refer to the “ section on page 67 for details.

• Live Switch Modes

Two Live Switch modes are available:

~ The Live Switch "Source" mode turns both rows of the Source

Selection Bus into a live “Program” bus. In Chapter 7, refer to the

“

Using Live Switch Source Mode” section on page 318.

~ The Live Switch "Program/Preview" mode turns both rows of the

Source Selection Bus into a live “Program/Preview” bus, with the top

row acting as Chapter 7, refer to the “ section on page 317 for details.

Wide Screen Configuration Plus Wide Screen Preview”

Program, and the bottom row acting as Preview. In

Using Live Switch Program/Preview Mode”

Program

Preview

Note

In the Controller’s Live Switch Section, the Program/

Preview button replaces the previous Layer button.

• Tally Map p i n g

Using the Input Patch menu, you can assign any of the eight available tallies to any input source. In Chapter 5, refer to the “ on page 172 for details.

Input Source Patch Menu” section

• Invalid Video and LOS

New methods have been implemented to handle invalid video signals and LOS (loss of video) conditions. In Chapter 5, refer to the “ section on page 187, and in Chapter 7, refer to the “ on page 286 for details.

User Preference Menu”

A Word About LOS” section

• Wide Screen Definition Flexibility

You can create wide screen destinations using Video Processors that do not contain the same number of M/E boards. In Chapter 6, refer to the “

Setup” section on page 257 for details.

Destination

• Frame Grabs

The Frame Grab button accesses the Frame Grab Menu, which enables you to store up to three frames per destination. Frames can be captured from any layer (including the Background and DSK), for use on Program in either the Background or DSK channels. If the “ you can store/recall up to 100 frames internally. In Chapter 7, refer to the “

Working with Frame Grabs” section on page 332 for details.

Extended Frame Grab” option is installed,

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• Destination Flexibility

The Encore system offers comprehensive destination flexibility. In addition to standard single screen and wide screen destinations (Video Processors), you can configure destinations: standard

Aux

• Support for Video Processor IDs 17 - 32

Using the Miscellaneous Menu, you can re-define Video Processor IDs using numbers 17 - 32. Only Video Processors that are destinations can be re-defined. In Chapter 5, refer to the “ section on page 179 for details.

• External Trigger Function

When Encore is used in conjunction with Barco Events Manager, the following functionality is provided:

In Chapter 7, refer to the “

ScreenPRO-II units as destinations, plus three types of Aux

Aux (monitors), ImagePRO Aux and PresentationPRO-II

. Refer to Appendix D, “Working With Destinations” on page 367 for details.

not currently defined as

Miscellaneous Menu”

~ Timeline tasks can be triggered when specific Presets are recalled.

~ Playback of a paused timeline can be resumed (using Ext Trigger).

Using Ext Trigger” section on page 310 for details.

Ext

Trigger

Note

In the Transition Functions Section, the new Ext Trigger button replaces the previous blank button to the left of the

Black Preview button.

• Wide Screen Link Diagnostics

The Diagnostics Menu contains a {LINKS} softkey that accesses the Wide

Screen Link Diagnostics Menu

Source link cables that are required for wide screen operation. In Chapter 5, refer to the “

Diagnostics Setup Menu” section on page 161.

. This menu enables you to test the Program and

• Third Party Router Support

Additional third party serial and Ethernet routers are supported in the Encore Controller. In Chapter 5, refer to the “ page 174 for details.

Router Specification Menu” section on

• Copy Function

The copy function enables you to copy PIP and Key parameters between mixers. In Chapter 7, refer to the “

Using Copy” section on page 309 for details.

• Downstream Key (DSK)

Encore’s DSK function enables you to use an unscaled DVI source or a scaled frame grab as the downstream key. The either a Luma or Color DSK. In Chapter 7, refer to the “ on page 304 for details.

DSK Setup Menu allows you to set up

Modifying Keys” section

• Color Keying using the Color Picker

Color Keying enables you to key off a color instead of a luminance value. The color can be selected via RGB parameters or by using the “ Chapter 7, refer to the “

Modifying Keys” section on page 304 for details.

Pick Color” option. In

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• Keyframe Effects for Moves

Numerous predefined keyframe effects are available for “moves,” including linear, linear accelerations, arches and boomerangs motion types. In Chapter 7, refer to the “

Using Move” section on page 313 for details.

• Clone Function

For wide screen configurations (only), the Clone function enables you to clone a PIP or a Key on a particular M/E, creating a copy of the effect on the opposite screen. All attributes are cloned, including size, source, border and shadow. In Chapter 7, refer to the “

• LCD Calibration

The LCD calibration function improves the accuracy of the Touch Screens. In Chapter 7, refer to the “

• 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 “

Input Setup Menu” section on page 217 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 “ page 220 for details.

• EDID

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 external equipment. In Chapter 6, refer to the “ page 248 for details.

• User Keys

On the Controller LC, User Keys are available when you press User Copy (a new button next to the

Menu, which enables you to select all (or a portion) of the current effect’s

attributes, such as border color, PIP size, aspect ratio, etc. In Chapter 7, refer to the “

Working with User Keys” section on page 327 for operating instructions.

• Group Buttons

All Group buttons operate with “toggle” functionality rather than “additive” functionality. In Chapter 7, refer to the “ page 290 for instructions.

• Layer Join Mode

The “Join” mode enables you to create a fixed relationship between a mixer’s two layers. Whenever the mixer is selected, the two layers size, position, and move as one. In Chapter 7, refer to the “ instructions.

• Key Cut and Fill

The “Key Cut and Fill” function enables you to cut a key in Layer B and fill it with video from Layer A — within the same Mixer. The two Layers can be manipulated independently or joined using the “Join” function. In Chapter 7, refer to the “

Using Cut & Fill” section on page 303 for instructions.

Using Clone” section on page 308 for details.

Touch Screen Calibration” section on page 282.

Background

Background Menu Functions — Matte Type” section on

Programming EDID” section on

Copy button). This action accesses the User Key Copy Setup

Working with Groups” section on

Using Join Mode” section on page 311 for

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• Source Preview

For any selected Layer, press Source Preview in the Layer Functions Section to quickly focus or “isolate” that layer for sizing and adjustment purposes in Preview only. In Chapter 7, refer to the “ page 310 for instructions.

• Alphanumeric Keypad

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. In Chapter 7, refer to the “ page 288 for instructions.

Using the Alphanumeric Keypad” section on

• PS/2 Keyboard

Standard PS/2 style keyboards can be used with both Controllers for numeric entry and “naming” of certain functions (such as frame grabs). In Chapter 7, refer to the “

Using the PS/2 Keyboard” section on page 289 for details.

• 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 329 for instructions.

• Programmable Raster Box Size

In the Settings Menu, users can adjust the size of the raster box that surrounds PIPs and Keys — on a destination by destination basis. In Chapter 5, refer to the “

Settings Menu” section on page 152 for details.

• Flicker Reduction for Interlaced Formats

When using Encore to output an interlaced format, a Flicker Reduce option appears in the reduction) through 20 (maximum reduction). In Chapter 5, refer to the “

Menu” section on page 152 for details.

Settings Menu. The range is OFF (no reduction) or 1 (minimum

• Output Formats

Additional output formats are available. In Appendix A, refer to the “Input and

Output Resolutions” section on page 352 for details.

• Video Processor Stacking

“Stacking” is a system configuration method that provides access to six mixers, with the ability to display up to 12 PIPs simultaneously. Video Processors can be stacked in single or wide screen configurations as desired, and Controller operations are identical to “non-stacked” systems. Stacking is only available with the Controller LC. In Chapter 3, refer to the “ installation details. In Chapter 6, refer to the “ page 257 for setup details.

• Destination Based Effects Menu

The Effects Menu allows you to modify and manage effects on a destination-bydestination basis, including the ability to define key frames, transition rates, paths and effect properties. In Chapter 5, refer to the “ page 190 for details.

Using Source Preview” section on

Installation” section on page 54 for

Destination Setup” section on

Effects Menu” section on

Settings

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This chapter provides detailed information about Encore’s Video Processor hardware. The following topics are discussed:

• Video Processor Front Panel

• Video Processor Rear Panel

• M/E Connectors

• 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, “ page 51.

Hardware Installation” on

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2. Hardware Orientation

ENCORE

Video Processor Front Panel

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The figure below illustrates the Video Processor front panel:

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Figure 2-1. Video Processor Front Panel

1) Chassis Handles 2) Air Intake Ports 3) Status LED

Following are descriptions of each front panel control feature:

1) Chassis Handles

Two Chassis Handles are provided for ease of installation and transportation.

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Important

2) Air Intake Ports

Two Air Intake Ports are provided for chassis cooling. The direction of airflow is from the front to the rear. To prevent overheating, do not block the air intake ports.

3) Status LED

The Status LED, located behind the right-hand Air Intake Port, provides the following indications:

When you transport the chassis by its handles, do not set the chassis down with the rear connector panel towards the ground. If you do, this will greatly increase the chance of damaging the rear connectors.

~ Solid Red: the unit is initializing

~ Solid Green: the unit is ready for use

~ Blinking Red: an error has occurred

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The figure below illustrates the Video Processor rear panel:

2. Hardware Orientation

Video Processor Rear Panel

DVI PREVIEW ANALOG

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

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ANALOG

Hol

ANALOG

Hol

ANALOG

Hol

HD / SDI

INPUT 1A

HD / SDI

INPUT 2A

HD / SDI

INPUT 3A

Hol

ANALOG PROGRAM 2 DVI

DVI

DVI PROGRAM 1 ANALOG

OUT INSOURCE LINK 1

OUT INSOURCE LINK 2

OUT INSOURCE LINK 3

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HD / SDI OUT INPROGRAM LINK

HD / SDI

DVI

INPUT 1B

HD / SDI

DVI

INPUT 2B

HD / SDI

DVI

INPUT 3B

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Figure 2-2. Video Processor Rear Panel

1) Preview Out DVI 7) Program Out HD/SDI 13) M/E 2 Connectors

2) Preview Out Analog 8) Program Link Out 14) M/E 3 Connectors

3) Program 2 Out Analog 9) Program Link In 15) Unit ID Selector

4) Program 2 Out DVI 10) Ethernet Port 16) Serial Port

5) Program 1 Out DVI 11) Genlock 17) AC Connector

6) Program 1 Out Analog 12) M/E 1 Connectors

UNIT ID

SERIAL

Please note:

• Connectors 1 through 11 are part of the Video Processor’s output board.

• All output connections are standard with the exception of the optional HD/SDI

output (connector 7).

• All program and preview DVI output connectors are digital only, and do not include

analog pins.

Following are descriptions of each rear panel connector and section.

1) Preview Out DVI

One DVI connector is provided for Digital Preview Output. Connect to a DVIcapable monitor. In Appendix A, refer to the “ page 346 for pinouts.

2) Preview Out Analog

One 15-pin D connector is provided for Analog Preview Output. Connect to a standard VGA monitor. In Appendix A, refer to the “ section on page 348 for pinouts.

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DVI Connector Pinouts” section on

Analog 15-pin D Connector”

2. Hardware Orientation

Video Processor Rear Panel

3) Program 2 Out Analog

One 15-pin D connector is provided for the Analog Program 2 Output. Connect to a standard VGA monitor for analog program monitoring at the Controller’s location. This output is identical to the analog does not include edge feathering and data doubling components. In Appendix A, see the “

4) Program 2 Out DVI

One DVI connector is provided for the Digital Program 2 Output. Connect to a DVI-capable monitor for digital program monitoring at the Controller. This output is identical to the digital feathering and data doubling components. In Appendix A, refer to the “

Connector Pinouts” section on page 346 for pinouts.

5) Program 1 Out DVI

One DVI connector is provided for the Digital Program 1 Output. This output includes all edge feathering and data doubling components, and is designed for a digital connection to your projector. In Appendix A, refer to the “

Pinouts” section on page 346 for pinouts.

6) Program 1 Out Analog

One 15-pin D connector is provided for the Analog Program 1 Output. This output includes all edge feathering and data doubling components, and is designed for an analog connection to your projector. In Appendix A, see the “

Analog 15-pin D Connector” section on page 348 for pinouts.

7) Program Out HD/SDI

One BNC connector is provided for the optional HD/SDI (High Definition/Serial Digital Interface) output. Connect to an SDI or HDTV monitor, or to video distribution equipment. Refer to the “ for additional information on video outputs.

8) Program Link Out

One DVI connector is provided for the Program Link Output. To ensure proper data doubling in wide screen configurations, this output connects to the

Link Input

~ In Chapter 3, refer to the “Program and Source Link Connections”

~ In Appendix A, refer to the “DVI Connector Pinouts” section on

9) Program Link In

One DVI connector is provided for the Program Link Input. To ensure proper data doubling in wide screen configurations, this input connects to the

Link Output from another Encore Processor.

~ In Chapter 3, refer to the “Program and Source Link Connections”

~ In Appendix A, refer to the “DVI Connector Pinouts” section on

Program 1 Output, except that it

Analog 15-pin D Connector” section on page 348 for pinouts.

Program 1 Output, except that it does not include edge

DVI

DVI Connector

Program Output Notes” section on page 48

Program

on another Processor.

section on page 89 for details on the proper use of the connectors in wide screen configurations.

page 346 for pinouts.

Program

section on page 89 for details on the proper use of the connectors in wide screen configurations.

page 346 for pinouts.

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10) Ethernet Port

One RJ-45 connector is provided for 10/100BaseT Ethernet communications with the Controller. For multiple Ethernet connections in an Encore system, a standard Ethernet switch on an isolated network is recommended. In Appendix A, see the “

Ethernet Connector” section on page 349 for pinouts.

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 Processors must be locked together. If

you provide Genlock to the first Processor in your configuration, Genlock is distributed to the other Processors via the

Program Link connections.

~ If you do not use Genlock in a wide screen application, Encore

automatically makes the first Processor in your configuration the master.

~ Genlock is recommended in configurations that use camera sources.

12) M/E 1 Connectors

13) M/E 2 Connectors

14) M/E 3 Connectors

Six analog and digital connectors are provided for each M/E. Please note:

~ All M/E boards are identical. Refer to the “M/E Connectors” section on

page 45 for details.

~ Refer to the “A Word About M/E Connector Priority” section on

page 44 for information on M/E connector priority in different Encore Processor configurations.

15) Unit ID Selector

One 16-position selector (with physical digits 0 - 15) is provided for setting each Processor’s unique

ID. The selector enables you to assign logical IDs 1 to 16.

Note

By default, a Processor is configured to be a automatically obtain an IP address when it sees a Models SC and LC are configured (by default) to be DHCP Servers.

Note

Physical digit 0 equates to logical ID 16.

DHCP Client, and it will

DHCP Server. Controller

Always ensure that each Processor has a unique ID. During system setup, the configuration procedures.

ID will be used during various important

S In a single Processor setup, set the ID to 1. In a three-chassis

setup, set the IDs to

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Using the Miscellaneous Menu, you can re-define IDs using numbers

Menu” section on page 179 for details.

1, 2 and 3, respectively.

17 - 32. In Chapter 5, refer to the “Miscellaneous

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Video Processor Rear Panel

16) Serial Port

One 9-pin D connector is provided for RS-232 serial communications with the Encore Processor. In Appendix A, refer to the “ page 350 for pinouts.

17) AC Connector

One AC Connector is provided to connect the Processor to your AC source.

Refer to the “ Processor outputs.

Program Output Notes” section on page 48 for additional information on

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Depending on your Processor configuration, the M/E connectors on the rear of the Processor do not necessarily relate 1:1 to the layer buttons in the Controller’s

Control Section. Please note:

• The Controller’s layer buttons are arranged left-to-right in order of visual priority,

from the lowest (

• The M/E boards are arranged in order of electronic priority, from the lowest (M/E

3) to the highest (M/E 1).

• Electronic priority does not equate 1:1 to visual priority, with regard to the silk-

screened labels on the Controller.

With this in mind, the information below lists how the physical connectors relate to the various mixers on different Processor 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

~ M/E 2 connectors have middle priority. They appear as Mixer 2.

~ M/E 3 connectors are the lowest priority. They appear as Mixer 1.

• In a 2 M/E system:

~ M/E 1 connectors are the highest priority, and appear as Mixer 2. The

~ M/E 2 connectors are the lowest priority, and appear as Mixer 1.

~ M/E 3 connectors are not installed.

• In a 1 M/E system:

~ M/E 1 connector priorities are relative to the connectors being used:

~ M/E 2 and 3 connectors are not installed.

Serial Connector” section on

Layer

Mixer 1) to the highest (Mixer 3).

the Controller. The DSK will be connected to the M/E 1 board.

Background sources will be connected to the M/E 3 board.

DSK will be connected to the M/E 1 board.

Background sources will be connected to the M/E 2 board.

•The

This leaves the other connectors to fall in between Background and DSK. The rule stating that “ connectors still holds.

DVI Input A or Analog Input A connector could be set up

as a Background input (lowest priority).

DVI Input B or Analog Input B connector could be setup

as a DSK input (highest priority).

A” connectors are lower in priority than “B”

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The figure below illustrates a close-up of the M/E connectors. The figure uses M/E 1’s board, but all M/E connections are identical.

a b c d e f g h

HD / SDI

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ANALOG

a) Analog Input A d) Source Link Out g) HD/SDI Input B

b) HD/SDI Input A e) Source Link In h) Analog Input B

c) DVI Input A f) DVI Input B

INPUT 1A

DVI

Figure 2-3. M/E Connectors

OUT INSOURCE LINK 1

DVI

HD / SDI

INPUT 1B

On each M/E, three input connections are provided for layer A, three are provided for layer

B, and two “Link” connectors are provided for inter-Processor communications.

Following are descriptions of each M/E connector.

a) Analog Input A

One 15-pin D connector is provided for the input to the M/E’s Layer A — visually, the lower priority of the two layers. Connect a VGA source directly, or connect the output of a VGA router. This input can also be used for composite and component video. See the “

In Appendix A, see the “

M/E Input Notes” section on page 47 for additional information.

Analog 15-pin D Connector” section on page 348 for

pinout details.

b) HD/SDI Input A

One BNC connector is provided for the HD/SDI input to Layer A. Connect an SDI or HDTV source directly, or connect the output of an SDI or HDTV router. Refer to the “

M/E Input Notes” section on page 47 for additional information.

c) DVI Input A

One DVI-I connector is provided for both digital and analog inputs to the M/E’s

Layer A — visually, the lower priority of the two by default

~ Digital — connect a digital graphics source directly, or connect the

output of a digital graphics router.

~ Analog — using the appropriate adapter cable, connect an analog VGA

source directly, or connect the output of a VGA router.

Refer to the “ of this connector’s analog component. In Appendix A, refer to the “

Connector Pinouts” section on page 347 for pinout details.

M/E Input Notes” section on page 47 for important details on the use

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ANALOG

DVI-I

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d) 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 Processor in the chain. Because all analog and digital inputs reside in the digital domain once inside the Processor, each next Processor’s scalers.

An M/E’s

Source Link Input on the next chassis, and never cross-routed.

Please note:

~ In a multi-chassis configuration, the link can extend to all chassis.

~ In all cases, the looped inputs are “pre-scaler.”

In Chapter 3, refer to the “ page 89 for details on proper connector usage in wide screen configurations.

In Appendix A, refer to the “ pinout details.

e) Source Link In

One DVI connector is provided for the M/E’s Source Link Input. For wide screen and multi-screen applications, this connector accepts the looped outputs from the previous Processor in the chain. An M/E’s connected to its associated M/E and never cross-routed.

In Chapter 3, refer to the “ page 89 for details on proper connector usage in wide screen configurations.

In Appendix A, refer to the “ pinout details.

f) DVI Input B

One DVI-I connector is provided for both digital and analog inputs to the M/E’s

Layer B — visually, the higher priority of the two layers by default.

~ Digital — connect a digital graphics source directly to this input, or more

~ Analog — using the appropriate adapter cable, connect an analog VGA

Refer to the “ connector’s analog component. In Appendix A, refer to the “

Pinouts” section on page 347 for pinout details.

g) HD/SDI Input B

One BNC connector is provided for the HD/SDI input to Layer B. Connect an SDI or HDTV source directly, or connect the output of an SDI or HDTV router. Refer to the “

M/E Input Notes” section on page 47 for additional information.

Link Output loops those inputs to the

Source Link Output must always be connected to its associated M/E

S Connect M/E 2’s Source Link Output on Processor 1 to M/E 2’s

Source Link Input on Processor 2.

Program and Source Link Connections” section on

DVI Connector Pinouts” section on page 346 for

Source Link Input must always be

Source Link Output on the previous chassis,

Program and Source Link Connections” section on

DVI Connector Pinouts” section on page 346 for

typically, connect the output of a digital graphics router.

source directly to this input, or more typically, connect the output of a VGA router.

M/E Input Notes” section on page 47 for details on the use of this

DVI-I Connector

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h) Analog Input B

One 15-pin D connector is provided for the input to the M/E’s Layer B — visually, the higher priority of the two by default. Connect a VGA source directly, or connect the output of a VGA router. This input can also be used for composite and component video. See the “ additional information about video inputs.

In Appendix A, see the “ pinout details.

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Please note the following important points regarding M/E inputs:

• Single Processor Configurations — Inputs are connected to the Processor in

the normal manner. You can connect a total of six inputs to each M/E:

Using the setup menus, each input can be assigned to a source button on the Controller, but only two inputs can be used “on air” from an M/E at a time — the one assigned to layer A and the one assigned to layer B.

Thus, in a three-M/E configuration, you can populate all 18 physical inputs, but only six PIPs can be used “on air” — using both layers on each mixer.

• Multiple Processor Configurations — In these configurations, you only need to

connect inputs to the first Processor. Inputs are automatically looped to all other Processors via the

• Routers — You can connect sources directly to the M/E inputs, or for the greatest

flexibility, you to connect router outputs to the M/E inputs. In this manner, one Processor input represents any number of video or graphic sources.

• HD/SDI Inputs — For the two HD/SDI input connectors on an M/E, you can set

the input to accept 292M, HDTV).

• DVI-I Connectors — There are two DVI-I input connectors for each M/E (A and

B), and each contains both a digital and an analog input. Depending upon your

application (and the location of the M/E), you can use the input for a scaled or an unscaled source:

2. Hardware Orientation

M/E Input Notes

M/E Input Notes” section on page 47 for

Analog 15-pin D Connector” section on page 348 for

~ Three inputs can connect to layer A (HD/SDI, analog and DVI)

~ Three inputs can connect to layer B (HD/SDI, analog and DVI)

Source Link connections.

SDI (SMPTE 259M-C, NTSC or PAL) or HD-SDI (SMPTE

~ The “digital” side accepts connections from a standard DVI output or

digital graphic router. This side of the input can be used as both a scaled input source or as an unscaled

Background / DSK source.

~ Using an optional breakout cable, the “analog” side accepts connections

from a VGA output or VGA router. This side is designed for inputting the system’s unscaled sources —

• The lowest priority M/E in your system must be used for inputting the

• The highest priority M/E in your system must be used for inputting the

Background source.

DSK source.

Background and DSK.

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3 3

3 3 3

3 3

Program Output Notes

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Please note the following important points regarding the Processor’s program outputs:

• HD/SDI Outputs — For the optional HD/SDI output connector, you can set the

output to be 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.

• Program 1 Outputs — Edge feathering and data doubling are present on all

Program 1 Outputs, provided that those features are enabled in the system’s

Output Menu.

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Each M/E’s Analog Input connectors (A and B) accept a variety of analog formats including VGA, low-resolution composite video, S-video and YUV component video.

• For RGB with H and V sync, use the VGA connector directly.

• Using a (customer supplied) VGA to 5xBNC breakout cable, five input

combinations are possible. Cells with check marks denote the connections required for the indicated format.

SDI (SMPTE 259M-C, NTSC or PAL) or HD-SDI (SMPTE 292M,

Table 2-1. Analog Input Combinations using Breakout Cable

Breakout Cable

Wire Color

H Sync

V Sync

Composite

Video

S-Video

(Y/C)

(Chrom)

(Lum)

(YP

(Pr)

(Lum)

(Pb)

YUV

RGB

)

bPr

Sync on Green

RGB

Comp Sync

RGB

Separate H V

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The figure below illustrates the rear panel connectors on both Controllers (SC and LC). The panels are identical on both models.

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2. Hardware Orientation

Controller Rear Panels

100-240 V

47-63Hz, 2.75A

KEYBOARD USB B

MultiMedia Card

1) Keyboard Port 4) Ethernet Port 7) Tally Connector

2) USB B Port 5) Ext Comm 8) AC Power

3) MultiMedia Card Slot 6) Console Port

Figure 2-4. Controller Rear Panel Connectors

3 5 6 7

EXT COMM

CONSOLE TALLY

Following are descriptions of each rear panel connector:

1) Keyboard Port

One standard PS/2 connector is provided for the Keyboard Port. When a customer-supplied PS/2 style keyboard is connected, certain numeric entry and “naming” functions can be performed. In Chapter 7, refer to the “

Using the PS/2

Keyboard” section on page 289 for details.

2) USB B Port

Note

This connector’s functionality is currently not implemented.

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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 179 for details on backup and restore.

4) Ethernet Port

One RJ-45 connector is provided for 10/100BaseT Ethernet communications with the Encore Processor. The Ethernet connector is compatible with:

~ Standard RJ-45 Ethernet cables

~ Neutrik EtherCon

For multiple Ethernet connections in an Encore system, a standard Ethernet switch on an isolated network is recommended. In Appendix A, refer to the “

Ethernet Connector” section on page 349 for pinout details.

5) Ext Comm

One 9-pin D connector is provided for RS-232 serial communications with a serial device, such as a router. In Appendix A, refer to the “ on page 350 for pinout details.

6) Console Port

One 9-pin D connector is provided for RS-232 serial communications with an ASCII terminal for command-line control of the Encore system. In Appendix A, refer to the “

7) Tally Connector

One 25-pin D connector is provided for issuing tally “relay closure” commands to external devices such as cameras. Eight tally circuits are provided. In Appendix A, refer to the “

8) AC Power

Use the AC Power connector to connect the Controller to your facility’s AC power source. The integral switch turns the Controller on and off.

series cables

Serial Connector” section

Serial Connector” section on page 350 for pinout details.

Tally Connector” section on page 351 for pinout details.

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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, “ page 97.

Controller Orientation” on

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Safety Precautions

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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

Processor 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.

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Before opening the boxes, inspect them for damage. If you find any damage, notify the shipping carrier immediately for all claims adjustments. As you open each box, compare its contents against the packing slips. If you find any shortages, contact your Barco sales representative.

Once you have removed all the components from their packaging and checked that all the listed components are present, visually inspect each Controller and Processor to ensure there was no damage during shipping. If there is damage, notify the shipping carrier immediately for all claims adjustments.

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The environment in which you install your Encore Presentation System should be clean, properly lit, free from static, and have adequate power, ventilation, and space for all components.

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Encore Processors are designed to be rack mounted and are supplied with front rackmount hardware. Rear rack-mount brackets are available as a kit, and are recommended when units are mounted in transit cases.

When rack mounting Processors, please remember the following important points:

• Maximum ambient operating temperature for the unit is 40 degrees C.

• Leave at least one inch of space (front and rear) to ensure that the airflow through

the fan and vent holes is not restricted.

• Distribute the units evenly to prevent hazardous conditions that may be created by

uneven weight distribution.

• Rack mount the units from the front rack ears using four rack screws (not

supplied). Threads may be metric or otherwise — depending upon the rack type.

• Install the lower of the two mounting holes first.

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The table below provides cable and adapter information:

Table 3-1. Encore Presentation System Cables and Adapters

Cable Description

DVI-to-VGA Analog Adapter Plugs Included *

DVI Program and Source Link Cables Included, DVI-M to DVI-M, 1 Meter length *

Analog Input Cables Customer Supplied

DVI Input Cables Customer Supplied

Analog Breakout Cables Customer Supplied

RJ-45 Ethernet Cable Customer Supplied

Ethernet Switch Customer Supplied

3. Hardware Installation

Cable and Adapter Information

Additional DVI-to-VGA Adapter Plugs Optional

DVI Extension Cables Optional, 1.5 ft. length

DVI to 5xBNC Breakout Cable Optional

* Cable and adapter quantities depend on the number of M/Es

purchased in each Video Processor.

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Installation

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Detailed installation procedures are provided for the Encore configurations listed below. Select the desired configuration, and follow all procedures as listed in the section:

• Single Screen Configuration

• Triple Screen Configuration

• Wide Screen Configuration

• Wide Screen Configuration Plus Wide Screen Preview

• Single Screen Stack Configuration

• Wide Screen Stack Configuration

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The figure below illustrates a block diagram of a single screen Encore configuration. Aux destinations are not shown. Use this diagram for reference in the following procedure.

ProjectorProgram Preview

M/E Inputs

Scaled

Sources

Unscaled

Sources

ScreenPRO-II

PresentationPRO -II

ImagePRO

Encore Video Processor

To:

Routers

Ethernet Switch

PG 2

PVW

PG 1

Controller SC or LC

Figure 3-1. Block Diagram, Single Screen Encore Configuration

For this configuration, you will need:

Table 3-2. Equipment List, Single Screen Encore Configuration

Qty. Item Note

1 Encore Video Processor

1 Encore Controller Model LC or SC

1 Video Projector Customer supplied

2 DVI or Analog Monitors Program and Preview (customer supplied)

1 Ethernet Switch Customer supplied

2 Ethernet cables Customer supplied. Additional cables required for routers.

TBD Dedicated sources Analog, Video and/or DVI as required (customer supplied)

TBD Routers Analog, Video and/or DVI as required (customer supplied)

TBD Interconnect cables Analog, Video and/or DVI as required (customer supplied)

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 Use the following steps to install a single screen Encore configuration:

1. Follow the unpacking procedures as listed in the “Unpacking and Inspection”

section on page 52.

2. In Appendix A, refer to the “Physical and Electrical Specifications” section on

page 344 for electrical and mechanical details.

3. In Chapter 2, refer to the “Video Processor Rear Panel” section on page 41 and

the “

Controller Rear Panels” section on page 49 for all connector locations.

4. For the Processor, follow the rack mount procedures as outlined in the “Rack-

Mount Installation” section on page 52.

5. Ethernet Connections — a totally “local” network connection is recommended,

without IP connections to the outside world. Using Ethernet cables:

a. Connect the Processor and Controller to the Ethernet Switch.

b. Connect router(s) to the Switch.

c. As required, connect ScreenPRO-II, PresentationPRO-II and ImagePRO

6. Direct Source Connections — if you elect to use direct connections, in place of

(or in addition to) router connections:

a. As an important prerequisite, complete your “Connection Charts” on

b. Using the information from the chart, connect the desired “direct”

c. As required, connect unscaled background and DSK sources, as

7. D/A Connections —

a. If your system includes analog, SDI or DVI D/As, connect video inputs to

b. Connect D/A outputs to the to the desired M/E input connectors.

8. Router Connections — if you elect to use router connections, in place of (or in

addition to) direct connections:

a. For Ethernet controlled routers:

b. To connect a single serial controlled router, use an RS-232 cable to

c. To connect two (or more) serial routers, a third-party Ethernet-to-Serial

systems to the Switch.

page 80 to streamline your source installation procedure.

sources to each M/E’s input connectors as required.

provided from a PC’s single head graphics card.

the D/As as required.

• Ensure that the router(s) are connected to the same Ethernet Switch as the Controller and Processor.

• Ensure that each router has a unique IP address.

connect the router to the Controller’s refer to the “

converter is required, such as the (http://www.lantronix.com/pdf/UDS200_PB.pdf). Note that each

UDS200 can control two serial routers.

• Using RS-232 cables, connect each router to the

• Set up a static IP address on the Lantronix. The recommended

• Using an Ethernet cable, connect the

Controller Rear Panels” section on page 49 for details.

range is with Encore devices. See the

Ethernet Switch as the Controller and Processor(s).

192.168.0.191 - 192.168.0.240 — so as not to conflict

EXT COMM port. In Chapter 2,

Lantronix model UDS100 or UDS200

UDS200.

Lantronix User’s Guide.

UDS200 to the same

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d. Ensure that all sources are properly connected to your router(s).

e. Connect all selected router outputs to the desired M/E inputs.

9. ScreenPRO-II Connections — if your system includes one (or more)

ScreenPRO-II units as unique destinations, you can configure the ScreenPRO-II for internal or external source routing:

a. When External routers are used, connect two outputs from an Analog

router to can also be connected to BNC inputs specific patches will be defined using the

b. When Internal routing is used, connect Analog sources to inputs 1 - 8 on

the HD-15 connectors, and SDI sources to BNC inputs setup, these patches will be defined using the

10. Output Connections —

a. Connect the Processor’s analog or digital Preview Output to the input of

your Preview Monitor.

b. Connect the Processor’s analog or digital Program 2 Output to the input

of your Program Monitor.

c. Connect the analog or digital Program 1 Output to the projector input.

d. (Optional) If your system is configured with the HD/SDI output, connect

the the proper video distribution equipment.

any two HD-15 inputs on the ScreenPRO-II. An SDI router

1 and 2. During setup, these

Output Patch Menu.

1 and 2. During

Input Patch Menu.

Program Out HD/SDI connector to an SDI or HDTV monitor, or to

Installation

Note

11. Aux Destinations — you can configure three types of Aux destinations: Aux

(monitors), ImagePRO Aux and PresentationPRO-II Aux. Refer to Appendix D, “

Working With Destinations” on page 367 for interconnection details.

12. Power Connection — connect AC power cords to the AC Power Connectors on

the rear of the Processor and Controller, and then to AC outlets. Connect AC Power cords (or AC adapters) to all peripheral equipment. Please note:

This output will only work if the selected output resolution is a valid SDI or HD/SDI format.

~ Connect each unit only to a properly rated supply circuit.

~ Reliable grounding of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained.

13. Tally Connection — the Controller provides one 25-pin D connector for issuing

“relay closure” commands to external devices. Eight circuits are provided. In Appendix A, refer to the “

14. System ID — Using the Unit ID Selector, set the ID of the Processor to 1.

Note

15. If your system includes remote destinations such as ScreenPRO-II units, refer to

Appendix D, “

16. Power On — all power on instructions are covered in Chapter 6.

Please continue with Chapter 4, “

Working With Destinations” on page 367 for connection details.

Tally Connector” section on page 351 for details.

Using the Miscellaneous Menu, you can redefine IDs using numbers

Menu” section on page 179 for details.

17 - 32. In Chapter 5, refer to the “Miscellaneous

Controller Orientation” on page 97.

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The figure below illustrates a block diagram of a triple screen Encore configuration. Aux destinations are not shown. This diagram can be used as reference in the procedure.

M/E Inputs

Scaled

Sources

Unscaled

Sources

Scaled

Sources

Unscaled

Sources

Scaled

Sources

Unscaled

Sources

Note

This procedure can be used for Encore configurations consisting of from 2 to 32 screens.

Program #1 Program #2 Program #3

Preview #1 Preview #2 Preview #3

Encore Video Processor #1

PG 2

PVW

PG 1

Encore Video Processor #2

PG 2

PVW

PG 1

Encore Video Processor #3

PG 2

PVW

PG 1

Projector #1 Projector #2 Pr ojector #3

To:

Routers

ScreenPRO-II

PresentationPRO-II

ImagePRO

Ethernet Switch

Controller SC or LC

Figure 3-2. Block Diagram, Triple Screen Encore Configuration

For this configuration, you will need:

Table 3-3. Equipment List, Triple Screen Encore Configuration

Qty. Item Note

3 Encore Video Processors Use 2 for double screen application, 4 for quad screen, etc.

1 Encore Controller Model LC or SC

3 Video Projectors Customer supplied.

6 DVI or Analog Monitors Program and Preview (customer supplied).

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Table 3-3. Equipment List, Triple Screen Encore Configuration (Continued)

Qty. Item Note

1 Ethernet Switch Customer supplied

4 Ethernet cables Customer supplied. Additional cables required for routers.

TBD Dedicated sources Analog, Video and/or DVI as required (customer supplied)

TBD Routers Analog, Video and/or DVI as required (customer supplied)

TBD Interconnect 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 52.

2. In Appendix A, refer to the “Physical and Electrical Specifications” section on

page 344 for electrical and mechanical details.

3. In Chapter 2, refer to the “Video Processor Rear Panel” section on page 41 and

the “

Controller Rear Panels” section on page 49 for all connector locations.

4. For each Processor, follow the rack mount procedures as outlined in the “Rack-

Mount Installation” section on page 52.

5. Ethernet Connections — a totally “local” network connection is recommended,

without IP connections to the outside world. Using Ethernet cables:

a. Connect the Processors and Controller to the Ethernet Switch.

b. Connect router(s) to the Switch.

c. As required, connect ScreenPRO-II, PresentationPRO-II and ImagePRO

systems to the Switch.

6. Direct Source Connections — if you elect to use direct connections, in place of

(or in addition to) router connections:

a. As an important prerequisite, complete your “Connection Charts” on

page 80 to streamline your source installation procedure.

b. Using information from the chart, connect the desired “direct” sources to

each M/E’s input connectors as required — on each Processor.

c. As required, connect unscaled background and DSK sources, as

provided from a PC’s single head graphics card.

7. 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.

8. Router Connections — if you elect to use router connections, in place of (or in

addition to) direct connections:

a. For Ethernet controlled routers:

• Ensure that the router(s) are connected to the same Ethernet Switch as the Controller and Processors.

• Ensure that each router has an unique IP address.

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b. To connect a single serial controlled router, use an RS-232 cable to

c. To connect two (or more) serial routers, a third-party Ethernet-to-Serial

d. Ensure that all sources are connected to your router(s).

e. Connect all selected router outputs to the desired M/E inputs.

9. ScreenPRO-II Connections — if your system includes one (or more)

ScreenPRO-II units as unique destinations, you can configure the ScreenPRO-II for internal or external source routing:

a. When External routers are used, connect two outputs from an Analog

b. When Internal routing is used, connect Analog sources to inputs 1 - 8 on

10. Output Connections —

a. For each Processor, connect the analog or digital Preview Output to the

b. For each Processor, connect the analog or digital Program 2 Output to

c. For each Processor, connect the analog or digital Program 1 Output to

d. (Optional) If your Processors are configured with the HD/SDI output,

connect the router to the Controller’s refer to the “

converter is required, such as the (http://www.lantronix.com/pdf/UDS200_PB.pdf). Note that each

UDS200 can control two serial routers.

• Using RS-232 cables, connect each router to the

• Set up a static IP address on the Lantronix. The recommended

• Using an Ethernet cable, connect the

router to can also be connected to BNC inputs specific patches will be defined using the

the HD-15 connectors, and SDI sources to BNC inputs setup, these patches will be defined using the

input of the associated Preview Monitor.

the input of the associated Program Monitor.

the input of the associated projector.

connect the as required, or to the proper video distribution equipment.

Controller Rear Panels” section on page 49 for details.

range is with Encore devices. See the

Ethernet Switch as the Controller and Processors.

any two HD-15 inputs on the ScreenPRO-II. An SDI router

192.168.0.191 - 192.168.0.240 — so as not to conflict

Program Out HD/SDI connector to an SDI or HDTV monitor

EXT COMM port. In Chapter 2,

Lantronix model UDS100 or UDS200

UDS200.

Lantronix User’s Guide.

UDS200 to the same

1 and 2. During setup, these

Output Patch Menu.

1 and 2. During

Input Patch Menu.

Note

11. Aux Destinations — you can configure three types of Aux destinations: Aux

(monitors), ImagePRO Aux and PresentationPRO-II Aux. Refer to Appendix D,

Working With Destinations” on page 367 for interconnection details.

“

12. Power Connection — connect AC power cords to the AC Power Connectors on

the rear of each Processor and Controller, and then to AC outlets. Connect AC Power cords (or AC adapters) to all peripheral equipment. Please note:

This output will only work if the selected output resolution is a valid SDI or HD/SDI format.

~ Connect each unit only to a properly rated supply circuit.

~ Reliable grounding of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained.

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13. Tally Connection — the Controller provides one 25-pin D connector for issuing

tally “relay closure” commands to external devices. Eight circuits are provided. In Appendix A, refer to the “

14. System ID — Using the Unit ID Selector, set the ID of Processor #1 to 1,

Processor #2 to

2, Processor #3 to 3. Each Processor must have a unique ID.

Tally Connector” section on page 351 for details.

Note

15. Power On — all power on instructions are covered in Chapter 6.

With all connections made, continue with Chapter 4, “

Using the Miscellaneous Menu, you can redefine IDs using numbers

Menu” section on page 179 for details.

17 - 32. In Chapter 5, refer to the “Miscellaneous

Controller Orientation” on page 97.

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The figure below illustrates a block diagram of a “triple” wide screen configuration. Aux destinations are not shown. Use this diagram for reference in the following procedure.

M/E Inputs

Scaled

Sources

Unscaled

Sources

Unscaled

Sources

Note

This procedure can be used for Encore wide screen configurations consisting of from 2 to 32 screens.

Program #1 Program #2 P rogram #3

Preview #1 Preview #2 Preview #3

Encore Video Processor #1

PG 2

PVW

PG 1

VP #2

VP #3

Program

Link

Program

Link

Source Link

PG 2

PVW

PG 1

Projector #1 Projector #2 Projector # 3

PG 2

Unscaled

Sources

To:

Routers

ScreenPRO-II

PresentationPRO-II

ImagePRO

PVW

PG 1

Ethernet Switch

Controller SC or LC

Figure 3-3. Block Diagram, Wide Screen Encore Configuration

For this procedure, you will need:

Table 3-4. Equipment List, Wide Screen Encore Configuration

Qty. Item Note

3 Encore Video Processors Use 2 for a double wide screen application, 4 for a quad application, etc.

1 Encore Controller Model LC or SC

3 Video Projectors Customer supplied.

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Table 3-4. Equipment List, Wide Screen Encore Configuration (Continued)

Qty. Item Note

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.

TBD Dedicated sources Analog, Video and/or DVI as required (customer supplied)

Installation

TBD Program Link Cables Use 1 for double wide screen application,

Use 2 for triple wide screen application, left justification

Use 2 for double wide screen application, center justification

Use 3 for triple wide screen application, center justification

TDB Source Link Cables Dependent on the number of M/Es installed in the Processors

TBD Routers Analog, Video and/or DVI as required (customer supplied)

TBD Interconnect cables Analog, Video and/or DVI as required (customer supplied)

left justification

 Use the following steps to install a wide screen Encore configuration:

1. Follow the unpacking procedures as listed in the “Unpacking and Inspection”

section on page 52.

2. In Appendix A, refer to the “Physical and Electrical Specifications” section on

page 344 for electrical and mechanical details.

3. In Chapter 2, refer to the “Video Processor Rear Panel” section on page 41 and

the “

Controller Rear Panels” section on page 49 for all connector locations.

4. For each Processor, follow the rack mount procedures as outlined in the “Rack-

Mount Installation” section on page 52.

5. Ethernet Connections — a totally “local” network connection is recommended,

without IP connections to the outside world. Using Ethernet cables:

a. Connect the Processors and Controller to the Ethernet Switch.

b. Connect router(s) to the Switch.

c. As required, connect ScreenPRO-II, PresentationPRO-II and ImagePRO

systems to the Switch.

6. Direct Source Connections — if you elect to use direct connections, in place of

(or in addition to) router connections:

a. As an important prerequisite, complete your “Connection Charts” on

page 80 to streamline the source installation procedure.

b. Connect the desired “direct” sources to each M/E’s input connectors on

each Processor. In a wide screen system, scaled sources only connect to Processor 1. The “links” carry the signals to the other Processors.

c. Unscaled Backgrounds must originate from computers with multi-head

graphics cards, and connect to the same input on each Processor.

S To connect an unscaled background source in a triple Processor

system (each Processor with three M/Es):

• Connect the computer’s “head 1” to Processor 1, input 3A

• Connect the computer’s “head 2” to Processor 2, input 3A

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• Connect the computer’s “head 3” to Processor 3, input 3A

Note

d. The DSK source may originate from a computer with a multi-head

graphics card, but it is not a requirement.

Input 3A resides on the lowest priority M/E in a 3 M/E system. To connect a

second background, use input 3B.

S Connecting a single-head graphics card to Processor 3 only would

Note

enable a bug to be placed

The DSK Setup Menu allows you to pick an individual ID within a widescreen on which to perform DSK setup.

If you elect to use a multi-head graphics card for the DSK source, ensure that you connect to the same input on each Processor — to the highest priority M/E (M/E 1).

only in that screen space.

S To connect an unscaled DSK source in a triple Processor system

(each Processor with three M/Es):

• Connect the computer’s “head 1” to Processor 1, input 1A

• Connect the computer’s “head 2” to Processor 2, input 1A

• Connect the computer’s “head 3” to Processor 3, input 1A

Note

Input 1A resides on the highest priority M/E in a 3 M/E Encore system. If you wish to connect a

backup DSK, use input 1B.

7. 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.

8. Router Connections — if you elect to use router connections, in place of (or in

addition to) direct connections:

a. For Ethernet controlled routers:

• Ensure that the router(s) are connected to the same Ethernet Switch as the Controller and Processors.

• Ensure that each router has an unique IP address.

b. To connect a single serial controlled router, use an RS-232 cable to

connect the router to the Controller’s refer to the “

c. To connect two (or more) serial routers, a third-party Ethernet-to-Serial

converter is required, such as the (http://www.lantronix.com/pdf/UDS200_PB.pdf). Note that each

UDS200 can control two serial routers.

• Using RS-232 cables, connect each router to the

• Set up a static IP address on the Lantronix. The recommended

Controller Rear Panels” section on page 49 for details.

range is

Lantronix User’s Guide

192.168.0.191 - 192.168.0.240. Refer to the

EXT COMM port. In Chapter 2,

Lantronix model UDS100 or UDS200

UDS200.

for instructions.

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• Using an Ethernet cable, connect the UDS200 to the same Ethernet Switch as the Controller and Processors.

d. Ensure that all sources are connected to your router(s).

e. Connect all selected router outputs to the desired M/E inputs on

Processor 1.

9. ScreenPRO-II Connections — if your system includes one (or more)

ScreenPRO-II units as unique destinations, you can configure the ScreenPRO-II for internal or external source routing:

a. When External routers are used, connect two outputs from an Analog

router to can also be connected to BNC inputs specific patches will be defined using the

b. When Internal routing is used, connect Analog sources to inputs 1 - 8 on

the HD-15 connectors, and SDI sources to BNC inputs setup, these patches will be defined using the

10. Output Connections —

a. For each Processor, connect the analog or digital Preview Output to the

input of the associated Preview Monitor.

b. For each Processor, connect the analog or digital Program 2 Output to

the input of the associated Program Monitor.

c. For each processor, connect the analog or digital Program 1 Output to

the input of the associated projector.

d. (Optional) If your Processors are configured with the HD/SDI output,

connect the as required, or to the proper video distribution equipment.

any two HD-15 inputs on the ScreenPRO-II. An SDI router

1 and 2. During setup, these

Output Patch Menu.

1 and 2. During

Input Patch Menu.

Program Out HD/SDI connector to an SDI or HDTV monitor

Installation

Note

11. Link Connections — in a wide screen application, the Program Link and Source Link connections are used to connect Processors together, and bridge

inputs and outputs for the proper “overlap” between projectors. Refer to the “

Program and Source Link Connections” section on page 89 for instructions.

12. Aux Destinations — you can configure three types of Aux destinations: Aux

(monitors), ImagePRO Aux and PresentationPRO-II Aux. Refer to Appendix D,

Working With Destinations” on page 367 for interconnection details.

“

13. Power Connection — connect AC power cords to all Encore and peripheral

equipment, and then to AC outlets.

14. Tally Connection — the Controller provides one 25-pin D connector for issuing

“relay closure” commands to external devices. Eight circuits are provided. In Appendix A, refer to the “

15. System ID — Using the Unit ID Selector, set the ID of Processor #1 to 1,

Processor #2 to

Note

This output will only work if the selected output resolution is a valid SDI or HD/SDI format.

Tally Connector” section on page 351 for details.

2, and Processor #3 to 3. Each must have a unique ID.

Using the Miscellaneous Menu, you can redefine IDs using numbers

Menu” section on page 179 for details.

17 - 32. In Chapter 5, refer to the “Miscellaneous

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16. Power On — all power on instructions are covered in Chapter 6.

With all connections made, continue with Chapter 4, “

Controller Orientation” on page 97.

Note

You can create wide screen destinations using Video Processors that do not contain the same number of M/E boards. These procedures are covered in Chapter 6.

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The figure below illustrates a “triple” wide screen configuration that includes a fourth Processor, which is used to create a combined wide screen program/preview display.

M/E Inputs

Scaled

Sources

Unscaled

Sources

Unscaled

Sources

Unscaled

Sources

Important

Because the fourth Video Processor provides up to 6 PIPs, this procedure is ideal for displaying a double or triple wide screen configuration on a single monitor. For configurations using more than 3 Processors, additional dedicated “preview” Processors may be required, along with additional monitors.

Program #1 Program #2 Program #3

Preview #1 Preview #2 Preview #3

Encore Video Processor #1

Program

Link

VP #2

VP #3

Source Link

PG 2 (Analog)

PG 2 (DVI)

PVW (Analog)

PVW (DVI)

PG 1

PG 2 (Analog)

PG 2 (DVI)

PVW (Analog)

PVW (DVI)

PG 1

PG 2 (Analog)

PG 2 (DVI)

PVW (Analog)

PVW (DVI)

PG 1

Projector #1 Projector #2 Projector #3

Widescreen Pr ogram

Widescreen Preview

Scaler Inputs

1A 1B 2A

2B 3A 3B

Video Recorder

ImagePRO

Encore Video Processor #4

PVW

PG 1

To:

Routers

ScreenPRO-II

PresentationPRO-II

ImagePRO

Ethernet Switc h

Controller SC or LC

Figure 3-4. Block Diagram, Wide Screen Encore Configuration with Wide Screen Preview

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Please note the following points regarding this configuration:

• Video Processor #4 receives DVI Program and Preview feeds from Video

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

PIP 1B PIP 2B PIP 3B

Wide Screen Program

Wide Screen Preview

Figure 3-5. Wide Screen Program/Preview Monitor PIPs

• Processor #4’s Preview output is routed to the display for viewing the combined

wide screen program/preview output.

• Processor #4’s Program output is routed to an ImagePRO for scaling, and then to

an SDI or HD-SDI recorder. This configuration enables you to record the combined wide screen program/preview output.

In addition to all of the equipment listed in

Table 3-5. Equipment List, Additional Wide Screen Program/Preview Requirements

Qty. Item Note

1 Encore Video Processor Assigned as Video Processor #4

1 DVI or Analog Monitor For wide screen program/preview display

1 Ethernet cable Customer supplied

6 DVI interconnect cables Inputs to video processor #4 (customer supplied)

2 Interconnect cables Video processor #4 outputs (Analog, Video and/or DVI as required)

1 ImagePRO Optional, for use as output scaler (customer supplied)

1 SDI or HD-SDI Video Recorder Optional, to record combined wide screen output (customer supplied)

 Use the following steps to install an Encore system that includes a combined wide

screen program/preview display:

1. Follow all steps to install a Wide Screen Encore Application, as outlined in the

“

Wide Screen Configuration” section on page 62.

2. Rack mount Video Processor #4.

3. Connect Ethernet from Processor #4 to the Ethernet Switch.

Table 3 -4 on page 62, you will also need:

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4. 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.

~ Connect Processor #1 DVI Preview 2 Output to Processor #4 input 1B.

~ Connect Processor #2 DVI Program 2 Output to Processor #4 input 2A.

~ Connect Processor #2 DVI Preview 2 Output to Processor #4 input 2B.

~ Connect Processor #3 DVI Program 2 Output to Processor #4 input 3A.

~ Connect Processor #3 DVI Preview 2 Output to Processor #4 input 3B.

Note

5. Output Connections —

The Program 2 Output is used because it is a clean feed, without any edge feathering or data doubling information present in the signal.

~ Connect Processor #4’s analog or digital Preview Output to the input of

your “widescreen preview” monitor.

~ (Optional, for video recording) Connect Processor #4’s analog or digital

Program Output 1 or 2 to the input of the ImagePRO. Connect the

ImagePRO’s output to the input of your video recorder. Refer to the “

ImagePRO User’s Guide” for connection and setup details.

6. Power Connection — connect AC power cords to the AC Power Connectors on

the rear of Processor #4, the monitor and the ImagePRO.

7. System ID — Using the Unit ID Selector, set the ID of Processor #4 to 4.

Note

8. Power On — all power on instructions are covered in Chapter 6.

With all connections made, continue with Chapter 4, “

Each Processor must have a unique ID.

Controller Orientation” on page 97.

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Once you are familiar with the Controller, with all system setup procedures and with basic Encore operations, you must complete the following operational setup steps — in order to properly configure Video Processor #4 and its Preview output.

Note

Two different methods are available for connecting Video Processor sources:

multi-button and single button.

 Multi-button method — Use the following steps to complete your wide screen

preview setup, using

1. Set up Video Processor #4 as a unique Encore destination. In Chapter 6, refer to

Destination Setup” section on page 257.

the “

2. On the Controller, identify six buttons on the Source Selection Bus that you want

to use as the inputs from Processors 1, 2 and 3.

3. Set up these designated inputs as direct DVI connections. In Chapter 6, refer to

Input Setup” section on page 271 for details.

the “

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4. Select the destination that you assigned to Video 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

 Single-button method — Use the following steps to complete your wide screen

preview setup, using

Figure 3-5 on page 68.

one button for all six Video Processor sources.

Note

1. Set up Video Processor #4 as a unique Encore destination. In Chapter 6, refer to

Destination Setup” section on page 257.

the “

2. On the Controller, identify one button on the Source Selection Bus that you want

to use for all DVI D/A inputs to Processor #4.

Note

3. In the Router Specification Menu, create a DVI D/A router. In Chapter 6, refer to

the “

D/A Setup” section on page 254.

4. On the “Number of Outputs” line, specify 6.

5. Using the Output Patch Menu, patch all 6 outputs (from Processors 1, 2 and 3) to

Processor #4. In Chapter 6, refer to the “

6. Using the Input Patch Menu, select the DVI D/A source button (as identified in

step

2 above), and patch it to the DVI D/A router. In Chapter 6, refer to the “Input

Patching” section on page 255.

7. Select the destination that you assigned to Video Processor #4.

8. In the Layer Control Section, select Layer 1A, then select the DVI D/A source.

Be sure to save an input configuration file for this source.

9. Scale and align the first PIP for the “Preview” portion of the display, then repeat

this step for the remaining layers ( reference.

This method sets up a “phantom” DVI D/A router, which takes advantage of the fact that all Processor DVI outputs have identical resolutions — and thus only one input configuration file will be required. This method uses one source button only on the Controller, and does not tie up six buttons on the

Source Selection Bus.

Even though these inputs originate from Processors 1, 2 and 3, here you will be selecting an input configuration file only, but selecting

content with the layer buttons.

Router Setup” section on page 250.

2A through 3B). Use Figure 3-5 on page 68 for

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“Stacking” is a configuration method that gives you access to six mixers, with the ability to display up to 12 PIPs on screen simultaneously. Processors can be stacked in single or wide screen configurations as desired. Stacking is only available with the Controller LC.

To make 12 PIPs available, Video Processors are combined in pairs. The first Processor’s Program and Preview outputs are connected to the second Processor’s Background ( A and B inputs. In this manner, two “Three M/E” systems are stacked to create a six M/E Processor. Using the six PIPs from each Processor, 12 PIPs are available.

BG)

M/E Inputs

Scaled Srcs 7 - 12

(DSK) 1A, 1B

BG Input 3B

BG Input 3A

Note

This connection configuration does not add any additional video delay to the system.

Video Processor #2 (3 M/Es)

BG Input B

BG Input A

PG 1

Video Processor #1 (3 M/Es)

PG 2 (DVI)

PVW (DVI)

Figure 3-6. Single Screen Stack with 12 PIPs

The figure below illustrates a block diagram of a single screen “stack” configuration. Aux destinations are not shown. Use this diagram for reference in the following procedure.

Video Processor #2 (ID # 2)

Top

Stack

PG 2

PVW

PG 1

Program

Preview

Projector

Video Processor #1 (ID #1)

Scaled Srcs 1 - 6

Unscaled Srcs

(BG) 3A, 3B

Routers

ScreenPRO-II

PresentationPRO -II

ImagePRO

Bottom

Stack

To:

Ethernet Switch

PG 2 (DVI)

PVW (DVI)

Controller LC Only

Figure 3-7. Block Diagram, Single Screen Stack Configuration

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For this procedure, you will need:

Table 3-6. Equipment List, Single Screen Stack Configuration

Qty. Item Note

2 Encore Video Processors The ID of the bottom stack Processor must always be lower than the ID

1 Encore Controller Model LC only

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. Additional cables required for routers.

2 DVI Interconnect cables Connects bottom stack Processor to top stack Processor

TBD Dedicated sources Analog, Video and/or DVI as required (customer supplied)

TBD Routers Analog, Video and/or DVI as required (customer supplied)

TBD Interconnect cables Analog, Video and/or DVI as required (customer supplied)

of the top stack Processor.

 Use the following steps to install a single screen “stack” Encore configuration:

Important

It is recommended that each stack consists of two “fully loaded” Processors, each with three M/Es. If necessary, you

can use a mis-matched configuration (e.g., two M/Es in the

bottom stack, three in the top), but the top stack

must always

have three M/Es installed. In this way, your stacked set will never have anything less than four M/Es available.

1. Follow the unpacking procedures as listed in the “Unpacking and Inspection”

section on page 52.

2. In Appendix A, refer to the “Physical and Electrical Specifications” section on

page 344 for electrical and mechanical details.

3. In Chapter 2, refer to the “Video Processor Rear Panel” section on page 41 and

the “

Controller Rear Panels” section on page 49 for all connector locations.

4. For each Processor, follow the rack mount procedures as outlined in the “Rack-

Mount Installation” section on page 52.

5. Ethernet Connections — a totally “local” network connection is recommended,

without IP connections to the outside world. Using Ethernet cables:

a. Connect the Processors and Controller to the Ethernet Switch.

b. Connect router(s) to the Switch.

c. As required, connect ScreenPRO-II, PresentationPRO-II and ImagePRO

systems to the Switch.

6. Direct Source Connections — if you elect to use direct connections, in place of

(or in addition to) router connections:

a. As an important prerequisite, complete your “Connection Charts” on

page 80 to streamline your source installation procedure.

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b. Using the information from the chart:

• Connect “direct” sources 1 - 6 to each M/E’s input connectors on the “

• Connect “direct” sources 7 - 12 to each M/E’s input connectors on the “

c. Connect unscaled Background sources to the bottom stack:

• Connect background source 1 to input 3A.

• Connect background source 2 to input 3B.

d. Connect unscaled DSK sources to the top stack:

• Connect DSK source 1 to input 1A.

• Connect DSK source 2 to input 1B.

7. Stack Interconnections —

Connect the bottom stack’s DVI Preview Output to the top stack’s Background 1 input (

b. Connect the bottom stack’s DVI Program Output to the top stack’s

Background 2 input (

8. D/A Connections —

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.

9. Router Connections — if you elect to use router connections, in place of (or in

addition to) direct connections:

a. For Ethernet controlled routers:

• Ensure that the router(s) are connected to the same Ethernet Switch as the Controller and Processors.

• Ensure that each router has an unique IP address.

b. To connect a single serial controlled router, use an RS-232 cable to

connect the router to the Controller’s refer to the “

c. To connect two (or more) serial routers, a third-party Ethernet-to-Serial

converter is required, such as the (http://www.lantronix.com/pdf/UDS200_PB.pdf). Note that each

UDS200 can control two serial routers.

• Using RS-232 cables, connect each router to the

• Set up a static IP address on the Lantronix. The recommended range is

• Using an Ethernet cable, connect the Ethernet Switch as the Controller and Processors.

d. Ensure that all sources are connected to your router(s).

e. Connect all selected router outputs to the desired M/E inputs:

• For PIPs 1 - 6, connect router outputs to the desired M/E inputs on the “

• For PIPs 7 - 12, connect router outputs to the desired M/E inputs on the “

bottom stack” Processor.

top stack” Processor.

3A).

3B).

EXT COMM port. In Chapter 2,

Controller Rear Panels” section on page 49 for details.

Lantronix model UDS100 or UDS200

UDS200.

192.168.0.191 - 192.168.0.240.

UDS200 to the same

bottom stack” Processor.

top stack” Processor.

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10. ScreenPRO-II Connections — if your system includes one (or more)

ScreenPRO-II units as unique destinations, you can configure the ScreenPRO-II for internal or external source routing:

a. When External routers are used, connect two outputs from an Analog

b. When Internal routing is used, connect Analog sources to inputs 1 - 8 on

11. Output Connections — all output monitor and projector connections originate

from the “

a. Connect the analog or digital Preview Output to the input of the

b. Connect the analog or digital Program 2 Output to the input of the

c. Connect the analog or digital Program 1 Output to the input of the

d. (Optional) If your Processors are configured with the HD/SDI output,

router to can also be connected to BNC inputs specific patches will be defined using the

the HD-15 connectors, and SDI sources to BNC inputs setup, these patches will be defined using the

top stack” Processor:

associated Preview Monitor.

associated Program Monitor.

associated projector.

connect the as required, or to the proper video distribution equipment.

any two HD-15 inputs on the ScreenPRO-II. An SDI router

1 and 2. During setup, these

Output Patch Menu.

1 and 2. During

Input Patch Menu.

Program Out HD/SDI connector to an SDI or HDTV monitor

Note

e. If you elect to output in an interlaced format (e.g., 1920 x 1080i), connect

the top stack’s

Analog

Note

12. Aux Destinations — you can configure three types of Aux destinations: Aux

(monitors), ImagePRO Aux and PresentationPRO-II Aux. Refer to Appendix D, “

Working With Destinations” on page 367 for interconnection details.

13. Power Connection — connect AC power cords to all Encore and peripheral

equipment, and then to AC outlets.

14. Tally Connection — the Controller provides one 25-pin D connector for issuing

“relay closure” commands to external devices. Eight circuits are provided. In Appendix A, refer to the “

15. System ID — Using the Unit ID Selector, set the ID of the bottom stack

Processor to

Important

This output will only work if the selected output resolution is a valid SDI or HD/SDI format.

H Sync Output signal (located on the Program 2 Out

connector) to the Genlock input on the bottom stack.

Using a (customer supplied) VGA to 5xBNC breakout cable, the

H Sync Output line is typically a white or gray cable.

Tally Connector” section on page 351 for details.

1. Set the ID of the top stack Processor to 2.

The ID of the bottom stack Processor must always be lower than the ID of the top stack Processor.

16. Power On — all power on instructions are covered in Chapter 6.

With all connections made, continue with Chapter 4, “

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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.

Program #1 Program #2

Preview #1 Pr eview #2

Projector #1 Projector #2

M/E Inputs Vide o Processor #2 (ID #2)

Scaled Sources 7 - 12

Unscaled Srcs (DSK) 1A, 1B

Background (BG) Input 3B

Background (BG) Input 3A

Scaled Sources 1 - 6

Unscaled Sources

(Backgrounds) 3A, 3B

ScreenPRO-II

PresentationPRO-II

Routers

ImagePRO

M/E Inputs Video Processor #4 (ID #4)

Top

Stack

Video Processor #1 (ID #1)

Bottom

Stack

To:

Ethernet Switc h

PG 2

PVW

PG 1

PG 2 (DVI)

PVW (DVI)

Program Link

Source Link

(DSK) 1A, 1B

BG Input 3B

BG Input 3A

Program Link

Source Link

(Backgrounds)

3A, 3B

Figure 3-8. Block Diagram, Wide Screen Stack Configuration

Video Processor #3 (ID #3)

Controller LC Only

Top

Stack

Bottom

Stack

PG 2

PVW

PG 1

PG 2 (DVI)

PVW (DVI)

For this procedure, you will need:

Table 3-7. Equipment List, Wide Screen Stack Configuration

Qty. Item Note

4 Encore Video Processors The ID of the bottom stack Processor must always be lower than the ID

of the top stack Processor. Use 6 Processors for triple wide screen, use 8 for quadruple wide, etc.

1 Encore Controller Model LC only

2 Video Projectors Customer supplied

4 DVI or Analog Monitors Program and Preview (customer supplied)

1 Ethernet Switch Customer supplied

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Table 3-7. Equipment List, Wide Screen Stack Configuration (Continued)

Qty. Item Note

5 Ethernet cables Customer supplied. Additional cables required for routers.

TBD Dedicated sources Analog, Video and/or DVI as required (customer supplied)

TBD Program Link Cables Use 2 for double wide screen application,

Use 4 for triple wide screen application, left justification

Use 4 for double wide screen application, center justification

Use 6 for triple wide screen application, center justification

TDB Source Link Cables Minimum 4 for double wide screen application.

TBD Routers Analog, Video and/or DVI as required (customer supplied)

TBD Interconnect cables Analog, Video and/or DVI as required (customer supplied)

left justification

 Use the following steps to install a wide screen “stack” Encore configuration:

Important

1. Follow the unpacking procedures as listed in the “Unpacking and Inspection”

section on page 52.

2. In Appendix A, refer to the “Physical and Electrical Specifications” section on

page 344 for electrical and mechanical details.

3. In Chapter 2, refer to the “Video Processor Rear Panel” section on page 41 and

Controller Rear Panels” section on page 49 for all connector locations.

the “

4. For each Processor, follow the rack mount procedures as outlined in the “Rack-

Mount Installation” section on page 52.

5. Ethernet Connections — a totally “local” network connection is recommended,

without IP connections to the outside world. Using Ethernet cables:

a. Connect the Processors and Controller to the Ethernet Switch.

b. Connect router(s) to the Switch.

c. As required, connect ScreenPRO-II, PresentationPRO-II and ImagePRO

systems to the Switch.

6. Direct Source Connections — if you elect to use direct connections, in place of

(or in addition to) router connections:

a. As an important prerequisite, complete your “Connection Charts” on

page 80 to streamline the source installation procedure.

b. Using information from the charts, connect the desired “direct” sources to

each M/E’s input connectors on each stack. Note that in a wide screen stack system, scaled sources only connect to stack #1. The “link” connections carry the signals to the other stacks:

It is recommended that each stack consists of two “fully loaded” Processors, each with three M/Es. If necessary, you

can use a mis-matched configuration (e.g., two M/Es in the

bottom stack, three in the top), but the top stack have three M/Es installed. In this way, your stacked set will never have anything less than four M/Es available.

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• On stack #1 only, connect “direct” sources 1 - 6 to each M/E’s input connectors on the “

• On stack #1 only, connect “direct” sources 7 - 12 to each M/E’s input connectors on the “

c. Unscaled Backgrounds must originate from computers with multi-head

graphics cards, and connect to the same input on each “bottom stack” Processor.

S To connect an unscaled background source in a double widescreen

stack system (each Processor with three M/Es):

• On the first stack, connect the computer’s “head 1” to the bottom stack Processor, input 3A

• On the second stack, connect the computer’s “head 2” to the bottom stack Processor, input 3A

bottom stack” Processor.

top stack” Processor.

Note

d. The DSK source may originate from a computer with a multi-head

graphics card, but it is not a requirement.

Input 3A resides on the lowest priority M/E in a 3 M/E system. To connect a both stacks.

second background source, use input 3B on

S Connecting a single-head graphics card to Processor 4 only would

Note

enable a bug to be placed

The DSK Setup Menu allows you to pick an individual ID within a widescreen on which to perform DSK setup.

If you elect to use a multi-head graphics card for the DSK, ensure that you connect to the same input on each Processor — to the highest priority M/E.

only in that screen space.

S To connect an unscaled DSK source in a double widescreen stack

system (each Processor with three M/Es):

• On the first stack, connect the computer’s “head 1” to the top stack Processor, input 1A

• On the second stack, connect the computer’s “head 2” to the top stack Processor, input 1A

Note

7. Stack Interconnections —

On the first stack:

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Input 1A resides on the highest priority M/E in a 3 M/E Encore system. If you wish to connect a backup (or alternate) DSK, use input 1B on both stacks.

• Connect the bottom stack’s stack’s Background 1 input (

• Connect the bottom stack’s stack’s Background 2 input (

DVI Preview Output to the top

3A).

DVI Program Output to the top

3B).

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b. On the second stack:

8. D/A Connections —

b. Connect D/A outputs to the to the desired M/E input connectors on the

9. Router Connections — if you elect to use router connections, in place of (or in

addition to) direct connections:

a. For Ethernet controlled routers:

b. To connect a single serial controlled router, use an RS-232 cable to

c. To connect two (or more) serial routers, a third-party Ethernet-to-Serial

d. Ensure that all sources are connected to your router(s).

e. Connect all selected router outputs to the desired M/E inputs on the first

f. If your configuration includes one (or more) ScreenPRO-II units as

10. ScreenPRO-II Connections — if your system includes one (or more)

ScreenPRO-II units as unique destinations, you can configure the ScreenPRO-II for internal or external source routing:

a. When External routers are used, connect two outputs from an Analog

• Connect the bottom stack’s stack’s Background 1 input (

• Connect the bottom stack’s stack’s Background 2 input (

If your system includes analog, SDI or DVI D/As, connect video inputs to the D/As as required.

first stack only.

• Ensure that the router(s) are connected to the same Ethernet Switch as the Controller and Processors.

• Ensure that each router has an unique IP address.

connect the router to the Controller’s refer to the “

converter is required, such as the (http://www.lantronix.com/pdf/UDS200_PB.pdf). Note that each

UDS200 can control two serial routers.

• Using RS-232 cables, connect each router to the

• Set up a static IP address on the Lantronix. The recommended

• Using an Ethernet cable, connect the

stack only:

• For PIPs 1 - 6, connect router outputs to the desired M/E inputs

• For PIPs 7 - 12, connect router outputs to the desired M/E

unique destinations, connect two outputs from each router to each ScreenPRO-II.

router to also be connected to BNC inputs patches will be defined using the

Controller Rear Panels” section on page 49 for details.

range is with other devices.

Ethernet Switch as the Controller and Processors.

on the “

inputs on the “

any two HD-15 inputs on ScreenPRO-II. An SDI router can

192.168.0.191 - 192.168.0.240 — so as not to conflict

bottom stack” Processor.

top stack” Processor.

DVI Preview Output to the top

3A).

DVI Program Output to the top

3B).

EXT COMM port. In Chapter 2,

Lantronix model UDS100 or UDS200

UDS200.

UDS200 to the same

1 and 2. During setup, these specific

Output Patch Menu.

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b. When Internal routing is used, connect Analog sources to inputs 1 - 8 on

the HD-15 connectors, and SDI sources to BNC inputs setup, these patches will be defined using the

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

to the input of the associated Preview Monitor.

Output

b. On each “top stack” Processor, connect the analog or digital Program 2

to the input of the associated Program Monitor.

Output

c. On each “top stack” Processor, connect the analog or digital Program 1

to the input of the associated projector.

Output

d. (Optional) If your Processors are configured with the HD/SDI output,

connect the “top stack” HDTV monitor, or to the proper video distribution equipment.

Program Out HD/SDI connector to an SDI or

Input Patch Menu.

1 and 2. During

Note

e. If you elect to output in an interlaced format (e.g., 1920 x 1080i), connect

each top stack’s

Analog

Note

12. Aux Destinations — you can configure three types of Aux destinations: Aux

(monitors), ImagePRO Aux and PresentationPRO-II Aux. Refer to Appendix D, “

Working With Destinations” on page 367 for interconnection details.

13. Power Connection — connect AC power cords to all Encore and peripheral

equipment, and then to AC outlets.

14. Tally Connection — the Controller provides one 25-pin D connector for issuing

“relay closure” commands to external devices. Eight circuits are provided. In Appendix A, refer to the “

15. System ID — Using the Unit ID Selector:

a. On the first stack, set the ID of the bottom stack Processor to 1. Set the

ID of the top stack Processor to

b. On the second stack, set the ID of the bottom stack Processor to 3. Set

the ID of the top stack Processor to

This output will only work if the selected output resolution is a valid SDI or HD/SDI format.

H Sync Output signal (located on the Program 2 Out

connector) to the Genlock input on the bottom stack.

Using a (customer supplied) VGA to 5xBNC breakout cable, the

H Sync Output line is typically a white or gray cable.

Tally Connector” section on page 351 for details.

Important

16. Power On — all power on instructions are covered in Chapter 6.

With all connections made, continue with Chapter 4, “

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In each stack, the ID of the bottom stack Processor must

always be lower than the ID of the top stack Processor.

Controller Orientation” on page 97.

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A series of Connection Charts are provided on the following pages to assist with your input connections. Please note the following points:

• Each M/E has two scalers, each with three inputs: Analog, HD/SDI and DVI-I.

Additionally, the DVI-I connector has both an

analog and a digital connection.

Note

The analog connection on the DVI connector can only be used for unscaled inputs. It cannot be sent to the scaler. The digital side can go to either the scaled or unscaled channel.

• You can connect sources and assign them to Controller buttons — but only one

source can be assigned to a scaler at a time. For unscaled sources, connect a maximum of two backgrounds and two DSK sources.

Note

Two DSK sources can be connected to the system on 1A and

1B — but only one can be used at a time.

• You can connect a source directly to an input, or you can connect the output of a

router to an input. The use of routers offers less restrictions with regard to assigning sources to layers.

• Analog inputs can be used to connect composite, S-Video (Y/C) and component

video sources. Customer supplied breakout cables are required.

• The DSK source always connects to one of the two DVI-I inputs on the M/E 1

board — electronically, the highest priority board in the system.

• Background sources always connect to the lowest priority board in your system,

but that board varies depending upon the number of M/E boards present. In Chapter 2, see the “

Chart instructions:

A Word About M/E Connector Priority” section on page 44.

• 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.

~ Column 2: list the Encore button(s) to which the source will be patched.

~ Column 4: list where each router output will be connected.

Note

These charts can also be used for D/A connections.

• Direct Encore Input Chart

Complete the chart for any sources that will be connected directly to Encore.

~ Column 1: list the direct connection source name.

~ Column 2: list the Encore button(s) to which the source will be patched.

~ Column 3: list the Video Processor to which the source is connected.

~ Column 4: list the specific M/E input (and format) to which the source is

connected: DVI, HD-SDI or Analog.

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• Encore Destination Chart

Complete the chart for all Encore destinations.

~ Column 1: list the Video Processor(s) that comprise the destination.

~ Column 2: list the Encore destination assignment.

~ Column 3: list the screen to which the destination is routed.

~ Column 4: list any notes as necessary.

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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. Router I/O Chart #1 (sample)

Router #1 Router Type: x Analog Digital DVI

Source Name Encore Input # Router Input/Output Connects to:

DVD A 1 / 33 1 VP 1 - 1A

DVD B 2 / 34 2 VP 1 - 1B

Flash CPU 3

Multi A 4

Multi B 5 6 VP 1 - 3B

Multi C 6

Multi D 7 / 39 8 ScreenPRO 5 - In 2

Key Dell 1 8

Key Dell 2 9 10 VP 3 - 2B

ImagePRO 2 13

ImagePRO 1 14 14 ImagePRO 2 - In 3

ScreenPRO 2 Preview 15

BEM CPU 16 16 Bottom LC40

3 VP 1 - 2A

4 VP 1 - 2B

5 VP 1 - 3A

7 ScreenPRO 5 - In 1

9 VP 3 - 2A

11 VP 3 - 3A

12 VP 3 - 3B

15 ImagePRO 1 - In 2

Table 3-9. Direct Encore Input Chart (sample)

Direct Encore Inputs

Source Name Encore Input # Video Processor Encore Port

Comp 1 59 1 1A, DVI

Comp 2 60 1 1B, DVI

Table 3-10. Encore Destination Chart (sample)

Destination Device Screen Notes

1 VP 1, VP 2 FLM Wide DVI to FLM L and R

2 VP 3 XLM Single DVI to XLM

3 VP 4 LC 40 Top Pvw / Pgm Monitor

4 ImagePRO 1 Any A-14, HD-16, D-1

Controller SC

5 SP 5 FLM Single

6 Router Aux 12 Downstage Mon

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The following blank connection charts are provided:

• Router I/O Charts

• Direct Encore Input Chart

• Encore Destination Chart

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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. Router I/O Chart #1

Router #1 Router Type: Analog Digital DVI

Source Router Input/Output Destination

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Table 3-12. Router I/O Chart #2

Router #2 Router Type: Analog Digital DVI

Source Router Input/Output Destination

Table 3-13. Router I/O Chart #3

Router #3 Router Type: Analog Digital DVI

Source Router Input/Output Destination

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Table 3-14. Router I/O Chart #4

Router #4 Router Type: Analog Digital DVI

Source Router Input/Output Destination

Table 3-15. Router I/O Chart #5

Router #5 Router Type: Analog Digital DVI

Source Router Input/Output Destination

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Table 3-16. Router I/O Chart #6

Router #6 Router Type: Analog Digital DVI

Source Router Input/Output Destination

Table 3-17. Router I/O Chart #7

Router #7 Router Type: Analog Digital DVI

Source Router Input/Output Destination

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Table 3-18. Router I/O Chart #8

Router #8 Router Type: Analog Digital DVI

Source Router Input/Output Destination

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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. Direct Encore Input Chart

Direct Encore Inputs

Source Video Processor Encore Port

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Complete the following chart for all Encore destinations.

Table 3-20. Encore Destination Chart

Destination Device Screen Notes

Controller SC

Controller LC

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The following topics are discussed in this section:

• Overview of Edge-Blending Technology

• Connecting Program and Source Links

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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. A typical three projector system is illustrated below. As shown in the figure, multiple projectors are used to project on a common surface to create one high-resolution image. The creation of a seamless image requires careful attention to detail. High quality results are dependent upon a system-level approach that integrates content creation, video processing, projector setup and system adjustments as described below.

Adjustable

Image Overlap

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Projector #1

Output

Figure 3-9. Typical three projector system

Projector #2

Output

Projector #3

Output

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When projecting an image across a large screen, it is important to maintain sufficient resolution to obtain a crisp, clear image from the perspective of the viewer. Generally, highresolution source material is used to maintain content that is pleasing to the eye. There are two methods that are commonly used to generate wide-screen source material, each of these methods is explained below.

• Use of a Single High Definition Image

High Definition source material has a resolution of 1920 pixels x 1080 lines. Images of this type can be reformatted to drive multiple screens. The reformatting is usually performed by a seamless switching system such as the Encore Presentation System.

Reformatting allows the resultant images to be processed for providing seamless switching, integration of picture-in-picture video and keying features. Note that the input image can be effectively spread to multiple screens, however, the

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inherent resolution of the output image remains that of the source material, 1920x1080 pixels.

1920

HDTV Image

1920 x 1080

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Projector 1

1280 x 1024

1280

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Image for

Projector 2

1280 x 1024

1080

1024

1280

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1024

1920

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1024

1 2

Figure 3-10. HD Source Material Formatting

• Use Of Multi-Head Graphics Boards

Standard multi-head graphics boards can be used to directly generate image data to drive multiple screens. In this case, the computer generates one very highresolution image and the image is output by multiple graphics heads. The inherent resolution of the output image is limited only by the processing power of the multihead graphics board. Image resolutions with up to 10,000 pixels of horizontal resolution can be achieved with current technology.

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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. There are two video processing functions that are required specifically to support wide-screen edge blended displays:

• Image Overlap

Source images consist of a single HD image that has been split into multiple channels, or a series of images from a multi-head graphics card. In either case, the source images must be re-formatted to provide image overlap to support the edge-blending process. The Image Overlap processing is illustrated below. The width of the blending region determines the amount of required image overlap and this must be programmable to support different applications.

Original Image from

Multi-head Graphics Card

Image Overlap and Edge Feathering.

1280 1280

1024

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Projector 1

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Image

Overlap

Region

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Unused

Source

Materia l

Image for Projector 2

Figure 3-11. Image Overlap and Data Doubling

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• 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

Figure 3-12. Typical Blend Function

Image Intensity

for Image 2

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Accurate projector setup is essential for creating seamless images. Please note the following important guidelines:

• The projectors must be precisely aligned to overlap the adjacent blending regions.

• The brightness, contrast and color balance of the projectors must be adjusted to

provide a uniform appearance across the entire screen.

• Custom test patterns and an alignment procedure are used to simplify this

process and provide an optimal result.

• Mixing and matching projectors is not recommended as it makes the adjustment

process much more difficult.

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This section provides instructions for connecting Program Link and Source Link connections in a variety of Encore configurations.

• Left Justified Configuration

• Center Justified Configuration

Important

Secure all cable connections tightly to ensure reliable operation. This is important especially for the Program and Source links — as box-to-box synchronization is relayed in these cables for wide screen setups.

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Left justification means that the first pixels of the projected image begin immediately at the left, and that unused source material is removed from the far right of the image. A twoprojector sample is illustrated below.

Projector 2

Projector 1

Image

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Overlap

Region

Figure 3-13. Left Justification

Unused

Source

Material

Please note:

• Left justified systems are connected in daisy-chain fashion.

• Up to 32 Encore Video Processors are supported.

 Use the following steps to connect Program and Source Links for left justification:

1. Program Link Connections

Connect the Program Link Out connector on Processor 1 to the Program Link

connector on Processor 2, as illustrated below.

Processor 1

Program

Link In

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Program Link Out

Figure 3-14. Program Link Connections

2. Repeat the procedure for all remaining Processors in your configuration.

3. For the last processor in the chain, do not connect the Program Link Out

connector.

Processor 2

Program

Link In

Program

Link Out

Processor [n]

Program

Link In

Program Link Out

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4. Source Link Connections

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.

Processor 1

Source Link

1 In

Source Link

2 In

Source Link

3 In

Processor 2

Source Link

1 Out

Source Link

2 Out

Source Link

3 Out

Figure 3-15. Source Link Connections

Important

Source Link

1 In

Source Link

2 In

Source Link

3 In

An M/E’s Source Link Out must always be connected to its associated M/E

Source Link

1 Out

Source Link

2 Out

Source Link

3 Out

Source Link In on the next chassis, and

Processor [n]

Source Link

1 In

Source Link

2 In

Source Link

3 In

Source Link

1 Out

Source Link

2 Out

Source Link

3 Out

never cross-routed.

5. Repeat the procedure for all remaining Processors in your configuration.

6. For the last processor in the chain, do not connect the Source Link Out

connectors.

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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

Projector 1

Image

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Source

Material

Figure 3-16. Center Justification

Important

Image

Overlap

Region

Unused

Source

Material

Center justified systems are only supported in two, three, and four-projector configurations.

 Use the following steps to connect Program and Source Links for left justification:

1. Program Link Connections, Two Projectors

Use the following diagram for reference:

Processor 1

Program

Link In

Figure 3-17. Program Link Connections, Two Projectors

Program Link Out

Program

Link In

Processor 2

Program

Link Out

Connect:

~ Processor 1 Program Link Out > Processor 2 Program Link In

~ Processor 2 Program Link Out > Processor 1 Program Link In

2. Program Link Connections, Three Projectors

Use the following diagram for reference:

Processor 1

Program

Link In

Program

Link Out

Figure 3-18. Program Link Connections, Three Projectors

Processor 2

Program

Link In

Program Link Out

Processor 3

Program

Link In

Program Link Out

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Connect:

~ Processor 1 Program Link Out > Processor 2 Program Link In

~ Processor 2 Program Link Out > Processor 3 Program Link In

~ Processor 3 Program Link Out > Processor 1 Program Link In

3. Program Link Connections, Four Projectors

Use the following diagram for reference:

Processor 1

Program

Link In

Processor 1

Source Link

1 In

Source Link

2 In

Processor 2

Program Link Out

Figure 3-19. Program Link Connections, Four Projectors

Program

Link In

Program Link Out

Program

Link In

Connect:

~ Processor 1 Program Link Out > Processor 3 Program Link In

~ Processor 2 Program Link Out > Processor 1 Program Link In

~ Processor 3 Program Link Out > Processor 4 Program Link In

~ Processor 4 Program Link Out > Processor 2 Program Link In

4. Source Link Connections, All Configurations

For Processor 1, connect each M/E’s Source Link Out connector to the associated

Source Link

1 Out

Source Link

2 Out

Source Link In connector on Processor 2, as illustrated below.

Processor 2

Source Link

1 In

Source Link

2 In

Source Link

1 Out

Source Link

2 Out

Processor 3

Program Link Out

Processor [n]

Source Link

1 In

Source Link

2 In

Program

Link In

Processor 4

Program Link Out

Source Link

1 Out

Source Link

2 Out

Source Link

3 In

Source Link

3 Out

Figure 3-20. Source Link Connections

Important

Source Link

3 In

An M/E’s Source Link Out must always be connected to its associated M/E

Source Link

3 Out

Source Link

3 In

Source Link In on the next chassis, and

Source Link

3 Out

never cross-routed.

5. Repeat the procedure for all remaining Processors in your configuration.

6. For the last processor in the chain, do not connect the Source Link Out

connectors.

Once you have reviewed all of the sections in this chapter, please continue with Chapter 4,

Controller Orientation” on page 97.

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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.

The following topics are discussed in this chapter:

• Controller LC Front Panel

• Controller SC Front Panel

• Use of Color

• Controller Sections

Note

If you are using the Controller LC panel, please start with the “

Controller LC Front Panel” section on page 98.

If you are using the Controller SC panel, please start with the “

Controller SC Front Panel” section on page 101.

Once you have reviewed all of the sections in this chapter, please continue with Chapter 5, “ page 135.

Menu Orientation” on

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4. Controller Orientation

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Controller LC Front Panel

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The figure below illustrates the Controller LC front panel:

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Figure 4-1. Controller LC Front Panel

1) Touch Screen Section 7) Preset Section 13) Transition Section

2) System Keypad 8) Destination Bus 14) Group Control Section

3) Alphanumeric Keypad 9) Source Selection Bus 15) Program Preset Section

4) Joystick Section 10) Layer Control Section 16) Layer/Aux Control Section

5) Machine Control Section 11) Layer Functions Section 17) Transition Functions Section

6) Console Lighting 12) Live Switch Section 18) User Key Section

Following are descriptions of each front panel section on the model LC Controller:

1) Touch Screen Section

The Controller LC has two identical Touch Screen Sections. The left-hand section is reserved for system configuration and setup functions, while the righthand section is reserved for operational adjustments. Refer to the “

Section” heading on page 105 for details.

2) System Keypad

The System Keypad provides direct access to system configuration and setup menus, as an alternate method to using the Touch Screen. Refer to the “

Keypad” section on page 107 for details.

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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 “ on page 109 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. Refer to the “ heading on page 110 for details.

5) Machine Control Section

The Machine Control Section is reserved for controlling external devices. This functionality is only available on the Controller LC. Refer to the “

Section” heading on page 112 for details.

6) Console Lighting

The Console Lighting Section enables you to control the three low-voltage “script” lights. Refer to the “

7) Preset Section

The Preset Section enables you to store and recall Controller setups. Each preset button represents a single “look” of the overall projected image. On the Controller LC, you have access to 900 presets — 30 pages of 30 presets each. Refer to the “

8) Destination Bus

The Destination Bus enables you to route the Controller’s output to one or more destinations, such as projectors, ScreenPRO-II units and auxiliary monitors. On the Controller LC, 32 destinations are available. Refer to the “ section on page 115 for details.

9) Source Selection Bus

The Source Selection Bus allows you to choose the sources that are routed into PIPs and Keys. On the Controller LC, up to 64 sources can be mapped to buttons. Refer to the “

10) Layer Control Section

The Layer Control Section enables you to assign sources to PIPs and Keys on each layer. Here, you control the overall look on Preview, prior to transitioning the setup to Program. On the Controller LC, up to 12 layers on six mixers can be controlled. Refer to the “

11) Layer Functions Section

When a layer is active (and blinking) in the Layer Control Section, all buttons in the

Layer Function Section now apply to that selected layer, enabling you to

change its mode and manipulate the source. Refer to the “

Section” heading on page 121 for details.

12) Live Switch Section

The two buttons in the Live Switch Section temporarily change the function of

Source Selection Bus, enabling you to take sources “live” to Program. Refer

the to the “

Preset Section” heading on page 113 for details.

Live Switch Section” heading on page 124 for details.

Console Lighting” section on page 112 for details.

Source Selection Bus” section on page 116 for details.

Layer Control Section” heading on page 118 for details.

Alphanumeric Keypad” section

Joystick Section”

Machine Control

Destination Bus”

Layer Functions

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Controller LC Front Panel

13) Transition Section

The Transition Section includes the T-Ba r for manually mixing sources on and off Program, plus dedicated buttons for cuts, auto-transitions and sequencing. Refer to the “

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. On the Controller LC, eight

Control Section” heading on page 127 for details.

15) Program Preset Section

The buttons in the Program Preset Section allow you to take a preset directly to Program, without first viewing it on Preview. Refer to the “

Section” heading on page 129 for details.

16) Layer/Aux Control Section

The buttons in the Layer/Aux Control Section provide additional “on air” layer control. Refer to the “ details.

17) Transition Functions Section

The buttons in the Transition Functions Section enable you to set a variety of parameters for the current transition and mode. Refer to the “

Functions Section” heading on page 132 for details.

18) User Key Section

The buttons in the User Key Section are programmable, and can be assigned to map a set of stored parameters to the active PIP or Key. On the Controller LC only, 100 user keys are available — 10 pages of 10 keys each. Refer to the “

Key Section” heading on page 134 for details.

Please continue with the “

Transition Section” heading on page 125 for details.

Group buttons are available. Refer to the “Group

Program Preset

Layer/Aux Control Section” heading on page 130 for

Tra nsi tion

User

Use of Color” section on page 103.

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