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Annotator 300

HDCP-Compliant Annotation Graphics Processor

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Signal Processors

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FCC Class A Notice

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. The ClassA limits 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 is likely to cause interference. This interference must be corrected at the expense of the user.

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accessibility, and related topics, see the “Extron Safety and Regulatory Compliance

Guide” on the Extron website.

Trademarks

All trademarks mentioned in this guide are the properties of their respective owners.

The following registered trademarks®, registered service marks

(SM)

, and trademarks

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are the property of

RGBSystems, Inc. or Extron Electronics:

Registered Trademarks

AVTrac, Cable Cubby, CrossPoint, eBUS, EDID Manager, EDID Minder, Extron, Flat Field, GlobalViewer, Hideaway, Inline, IPIntercom, IPLink, Key Minder, LockIt, MediaLink, PlenumVault, PoleVault, PowerCage, PURE3, Quantum, SoundField, SpeedMount, SpeedSwitch, SystemINTEGRATOR, TeamWork, TouchLink, V-Lock, VersaTools, VN-Matrix, VoiceLift, WallVault, WindoWall, XTP, and XTPSystems

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AAP, AFL (Accu-Rate Frame Lock), ADSP (Advanced Digital Sync Processing), Auto-Image, CableCover, CDRS (Class D Ripple Suppression), DDSP (Digital Display Sync Processing), DMI (Dynamic Motion Interpolation), DriverConfigurator, DSPConfigurator, DSVP (Digital Sync Validation Processing), EQIP, FastBite, FOXBOX, Global Configurator, IP Intercom HelpDesk, Link License, MAAP, MicroDigital, ProDSP, QSFPC (QuickSwitch Front Panel Controller), Scope-Trigger, SIS, Simple Instruction Set, Skew-Free, SpeedNav, Triple-Action Switching, XTRA, ZipCaddy, ZipClip

(SM)

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Notifications

The following notifications are used in this guide:

CAUTION: Risk of minor personal injury. ATTENTION : Risque de blessuremineure.

ATTENTION :

• Risk of property damage.

• Risque de dommages matériels.

NOTE: A note draws attention to important information.

Software Commands

Commands are written in the fonts shown here:

^AR Merge Scene,,Op1 scene 1,1 ^B 51 ^W^C

[01] R 0004 00300 00400 00800 00600 [02] 35 [17] [03]

E X! *X1&* X2)* X2#* X2! CE}

NOTE: For commands and examples of computer or device responses mentioned

in this guide, the character “0” is used for the number zero and “O” is the capital letter “o.”

Computer responses and directory paths that do not have variables are written in the font shown here:

Reply from 208.132.180.48: bytes=32 times=2ms TTL=32

C:\Program Files\Extron

Variables are written in slanted form as shown here:

ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx —t

SOH R Data STX Command ETB ETX

Selectable items, such as menu names, menu options, buttons, tabs, and field names are written in the font shown here:

From the File menu, select New. Click the OK button.

Specifications Availability

Product specifications are available on the Extron website, www.extron.com.

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Introduction ....................................................1

About this User Guide ..................................... 1

About the Annotator 300 ................................. 1

Features .......................................................... 2

Installation ...................................................... 6

UL/Safety Requirements .................................. 6

Important Safety Instructions ....................... 6

Mounting the Annotator 300 ............................ 7

Tabletop Placement ..................................... 7

UL Guidelines for Rack Mounted Devices ... 7

Rack Mounting ............................................ 7

Rear Panel Features and Connections ........8

Rear Panel Features ........................................ 8

Power and Video Input Connections ............ 8

Output, User Interface, and Control

Connections ............................................... 9

Installation and Cabling .............................. 10

Powering Up ............................................. 11

Resetting the Unit with the Reset Button ....... 12

Operation ..................................................... 14

Front Panel Overview ..................................... 14

The Annotator 300 Menu System .................. 15

Overview of Menus .................................... 15

Using the Menus........................................ 17

User Presets .............................................. 17

Input Configuration .................................... 18

Output Configuration ................................. 19

Advanced Configuration ............................ 20

View Comm Settings ................................. 21

Edit Comm Settings ................................... 21

Exit Menu .................................................. 21

Capture/Recall Settings

(front panel activated) ............................... 22

Setting the Front Panel Locks

(Executive Modes) ........................................ 24

Enabling or Disabling Executive Mode

2 from the Front Panel .............................. 24

On Screen Annotation ................................. 25

Touch Panel Configuration ............................. 25

USB Port Connections .................................. 26

Touchscreen Calibration ................................ 26

Annotation Overview ...................................... 27

Default Annotation Buttons ............................ 28

SIS Communication and Control ............... 31

Front Panel Configuration Port ....................... 31

Ethernet Connection ...................................... 31

Ethernet (LAN) Port .................................... 31

Ethernet Cabling ........................................ 31

Default IP Addresses ................................. 31

Establishing a Connection.......................... 32

Connection Time-outs ............................... 32

Number of Connections ............................. 32

Using Verbose Mode ................................. 32

Host-to-Processor Instructions ...................... 32

Processor-Initiated Messages ........................ 33

Processor Error Responses ....................... 33

Using the Command/Response Table

for SIS Commands ....................................... 34

Symbol Definitions ..................................... 34

Command/Response Table for

SIS Commands ........................................ 42

Using the Command/Response Table

for IP SIS Commands ................................... 57

Symbol Definitions ..................................... 57

Command/Response Table for

IP SIS Commands .................................... 60

Product

Conﬁguration Software ............................... 63

Installing the Software .................................... 63

Starting the Software ..................................... 64

Device Discovery Panel .............................. 64

TCP/IP Panel ............................................. 65

Offline Device Preview ................................ 66

Using the Software ........................................ 67

Device Menu.............................................. 68

Software Menu .......................................... 72

AV Controls Panel .......................................... 74

Configuration Pages ...................................... 76

Annotator 300 • Contents iv

Input and Output Configuration Page ......... 76

EDID Minder Page ..................................... 79

Image Settings Page.................................. 81

Signal Sampling panel ............................... 81

Size and Position Page .............................. 84

Annotations Settings Page ......................... 85

OSD Settings Page .................................... 88

General Settings Page ............................... 90

Accessing the Web Page ............................... 92

Accessing the Default Web Page ................... 92

Navigating the Default Web Page .................. 93

Communication Settings ............................ 93

Input/Output Status ................................... 94

Date and Time ........................................... 95

Configure This Device ................................ 96

Device Info ................................................. 96

Passwords................................................. 97

Ethernet Connection ................................... 99

Ethernet Link ................................................. 99

Ethernet Connection .................................. 99

Default Address ......................................... 99

Telnet Tips ............................................... 101

Subnetting Basics .................................... 102

Warranty ..................................................... 106

Contact Information .................................. 106

Annotator 300 • Contents v

Introduction

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Extron

This section describes this guide and features of the Annotator 300, including:

• About this User Guide

• About the Annotator 300

• Features

About this User Guide

This guide contains information to install, configure, and operate the Extron Annotator 300 HDCP-Compliant Annotation Graphics Processor with DTP Extension.

About the Annotator 300

The Extron Annotator 300 is a high performance, hardware-based annotation processor that allows a presenter to draw, point, or type over live presentations using a touch display, graphics tablet, or a keyboard and mouse.

The HDCP-compliant Annotator 300 includes HDMI and DisplayPort inputs, a universal analog video input, and three simultaneous outputs including two HDMI and a DTP twisted pair output. It also features advanced Extron video signal processing with a high performance scaling engine and fast, reliable switching. The DTP twisted pair output extends HDMI and bidirectional control signals to a DTP receiver over a shielded twisted pair cable up to 330 feet (100 meters). The Annotator 300 offers a wide range of annotation tools and controls, all easily accessible by the presenter using an intuitive on-screen GUI.

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Annotator 300 • Introduction 1

Features

• Live annotation capabilities plus high performance scaling and switching —

The Annotator 300 allows a presenter to draw, point, or add text in real-time over live video and graphics presentations.

• Inputs — Includes one HDMI; one DisplayPort; one universal 15-pin HD input for

RGB, component video, S-video, or composite video.

• Outputs — Includes two HDMI, one DTP twisted pair output on RJ-45

• Integrated three-input switcher with HDMI, DisplayPort, and universal analog

video inputs — The Annotator 300 delivers fast, reliable input switching between HDMI, DisplayPort, and analog video sources. The universal auto-detecting analog video input automatically detects incoming RGB, component video, S-video, or composite video.

• Three simultaneous video outputs — One DTP twisted pair output and two HDMI

outputs are available for driving three displays.

• Integrated DTP output supports transmission of HDMI with embedded audio

and control up to 330 feet (100 meters) over a shielded STP cable — The DTP output supports digital signal transmission of HDMI with embedded audio and control up to 330 feet (100 meters) over a shielded STP cable, providing high reliability and maximum performance on an easily installed cable infrastructure.

• Intuitive graphical annotation interface — A user-friendly on-screen display

enables quick and easy annotation. Essential annotation tools are available for drawing freehand or lines, adding rectangular or elliptical shapes, typing text, highlighting an area of an image, pointing to an object on-screen, and using the screen as a whiteboard. Customization options are available for text and graphics, including point size and color.

• Hardware-based graphics and video processing — The Annotator 300 features

a fully hardware-based system architecture designed to deliver the performance and operational reliability essential for mission-critical applications.

• Compatible with popular touch displays and graphics tablets — The Annotator

300 supports a wide variety of touch displays and graphics tablets from third-party manufacturers, and also can be used with a standard keyboard and mouse.

• Capture, store, and recall images — An image can be captured as a snapshot

of the live video output, including annotations, and saved to internal memory, a removable USB flash drive, or a network location for archiving.

• Print captured images using a network printer — The Annotator 300 supports

connection to a printer on the network, enabling captured images to be sent directly to the printer without connecting to a PC.

• Configurable Main and Confidence outputs — The outputs can be configured

as separate Main and Confidence outputs with individually controlled visibility of annotation and OSD graphics.

• HDCP compliant — Fully supports HDCP-encrypted sources, with selectable

authorization for unencrypted content.

• Supported HDMI specification features include data rates up to 6.75 Gbps, Deep

Color, and HD lossless audio formats

• Supports DisplayPort input signals at resolutions up to 2560x1600

• Compatible with shielded twisted pair cable — The Annotator 300 fully supports

a maximum transmission distance of 330 feet (100 meters) for all compatible resolutions when used with shielded twisted pair cable. Shielded twisted pair cabling with solid center conductor sizes of 24 AWG or better is recommended for optimal performance.

Annotator 300 • Introduction 2

• Extron XTP DTP 24 shielded twisted pair cable is strongly recommended for

optimal performance

• Bidirectional RS-232 and IR pass-through for AV device control — Bidirectional

RS-232 control and IR signals can be transmitted alongside the video signal over the DTP connection, allowing the remote device to be controlled without the need for additional cabling. Bidirectional control extension eliminates the need for control system wiring to remote devices.

• Remote powering of DTP receiver — The Annotator 300 can provide remote

power to a DTP receiver over the twisted pair connection, eliminating the need for a separate power supply at the remote unit.

• Compatible with all DTP 230 and DTP 330 Series receivers, and DTP-enabled

products — Enables mixing and matching with desktop and wallplate receivers, as well as other DTP-enabled products to meet application requirements.

• DTP output is compatible with HDBaseT-enabled devices — The DTP output

can be configured to send video and embedded audio, plus bidirectional RS-232 and IR signals to an HDBaseT-enabled display.

• Auto-switching between inputs — Auto-switching allows for simple, unmanaged

installation in locations such as in a lectern or under a conference table. When multiple inputs are active, the switching priority is configurable.

• Auto Input Format Detection — For the universal analog video input, the Annotator

300 detects the incoming signal format, automatically reconfiguring itself to provide the appropriate decoding and signal processing. This feature can reduce the number of required outputs for a matrix switcher, lowering system cost while improving manageability.

• Selectable output rates from 640x480 to 1920x1200, including HDTV 1080p/60

and 2K — Available output rates include computer-video up to 1920x1200, HDTV rates up to 1080p/60, and 2K.

• Advanced scaling engine with 30-bit processing and 1080i deinterlacing —

Image scaling and video format conversion are performed at 30-bit precision for enhanced color accuracy and picture detail. High performance deinterlacing of 1080i signals from HD sources delivers optimized image quality.

• Key Minder continuously verifies HDCP compliance for quick, reliable

switching — Key Minder authenticates and maintains continuous HDCP encryption between input and output devices to ensure quick and reliable switching in professional AV environments, while enabling simultaneous distribution of a single source signal to one or more displays.

• EDID Minder automatically manages EDID communication between

connected devices — EDID Minder ensures that all sources power up properly and reliably output content for display.

• SpeedSwitch Technology provides exceptional switching speed for HDCP-

encrypted content

• Aspect ratio control — The aspect ratio of the video output can be controlled by

selecting a FILL mode, which provides a full screen output, or a FOLLOW mode, which preserves the original aspect ratio of the input signal.

• HDCP authentication and signal presence confirmation — Provides real-time

verification of HDCP status for each digital video input and output. This allows for easy signal and HDCP verification through RS-232 or Ethernet, providing valuable feedback to a system operator or helpdesk support staff.

Annotator 300 • Introduction 3

• HDCP Visual Confirmation provides a green signal when encrypted content

is sent to a non-compliant display — A full-screen green signal is sent when HDCP-encrypted content is transmitted to a non-HDCP compliant display, providing immediate visual confirmation that protected content cannot be viewed on the display.

• HDMI to DVI Interface Format Correction — Automatically enables or disables

embedded audio and InfoFrames, and sets the correct color space for proper connection to HDMI and DVI displays.

• Seamless switching — Seamless cut through black and fade through black

transition effects are available to enhance presentations by eliminating distractions during switching.

• Auto-Image setup — When activated, the unit automatically optimizes the image

by analyzing and adjusting to the video input signal. This can save time and effort in setting up a newly connected source, particularly in presentation environments where different guest presenter laptops with various output resolutions will be connected.

• Auto Input Memory — When activated, the unit automatically stores size, position,

and picture settings based on the incoming signal. When the same signal is detected again, these image settings are automatically recalled from memory.

• Output Standby Mode — The unit can be set to automatically mute video and sync

output to the display device when no active input signal is detected. This allows the projector or flat-panel display to automatically enter into standby mode to save energy and enhance lamp or panel life.

• Power Save Mode — The unit can be placed in a low power standby state to

conserve energy when not in use.

• AFL - Accu-RATE Frame Lock — A patented technology exclusive to Extron that

locks the output frame rate to a designated input to eliminate stuttering caused by frame rate conversion.

• Image freeze control — A live image can be frozen using RS-232 serial control,

USB, Ethernet control, or the annotation GUI.

• Picture controls — Available for adjusting brightness, contrast, color, tint, and detail,

as well as horizontal and vertical positioning and sizing.

• Quad standard video decoding — A temporal, 3D adaptive comb filter provides

advanced decoding of composite NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, and SECAM for integration into systems worldwide.

• User presets — Memory presets are available for each input to store and recall

optimized image settings.

• Automatic 3:2 and 2:2 pulldown detection — Advanced film mode processing

techniques that help maximize image detail and sharpness for NTSC, PAL, and HDTV 1080i sources that originated from film.

• Internal video test patterns for calibration and setup — The unit offers several

video test patterns to facilitate proper system setup and calibration of display devices.

• Integrated audio delay — Embedded audio is passed through to all outputs and

automatically delayed to compensate for latency introduced by the video processing.

• Front panel security lockout — This feature locks out all front panel functions

except for input selection; all functions however, are available through Ethernet, USB, or RS-232 control.

• Ethernet monitoring and control — Enables control and proactive monitoring over

a LAN, WAN, or the Internet.

• Built-in Web pages — Enables the use of a standard browser for monitoring over an

intuitive Web interface.

Annotator 300 • Introduction 4

• RS-232 control port — Enables the use of serial commands for complete control

and configuration via the Extron Windows®-based control program, or integrated into a control system. Extron products use the SIS™ - Simple Instruction Set command protocol, a set of basic ASCII commands that allow for quick and easy programming.

• Front panel USB configuration port — Enables easy configuration without having

to access the rear panel.

• Contact closure ports — Can be used for external control of source switching.

• RJ-45 signal and link LED indicators for DTP port — Provides a means for

validating signal flow and operation, allowing quick identification of connectivity issues.

• Easy setup and commissioning with the Extron Product Configuration

Software (PCS) — Conveniently configure multiple products using a single software application.

• Rack-mountable 1U, full rack width metal enclosure

• Includes LockIt HDMI cable lacing brackets

• Highly reliable, energy-efficient internal universal power supply — The

100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, international power supply provides worldwide power compatibility with high demonstrated reliability.

Annotator 300 • Introduction 5

Installation

This section contains installation information for the Extron Annotator 300. It covers the following subjects:

• UL/Safety Requirements

• Mounting the Annotator 300

UL/Safety Requirements

The Underwriters Laboratories (UL) requirements listed below pertain to the safe installation and operation of this Annotation Graphics Processor.

Important Safety Instructions

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s

instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other

apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug. A polarized

plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,

convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer,

or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of

time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the

apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Annotator 300 • Installation 6

Mounting the Annotator 300

Rack Ears

If the Annotator 300 is to be rack mounted, it is important to mount it before cabling it. Four rubber feet are included with the unit. Install the feet only if the unit is to be mounted on a table top (see “Tabletop Placement” below).

Tabletop Placement

For tabletop placement, install the self-adhesive rubber feet/pads (provided) onto the four corners of the bottom of the device.

UL Guidelines for Rack Mounted Devices

The following Underwriters Laboratories (UL) guidelines pertain to the safe installation of the Annotator 300 in a rack.

1. Elevated operating ambient temperature — If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack

2. Reduced air flow — Install the equipment in a rack so that the amount of air flow

3. Mechanical loading — Mount the equipment in the rack so that a hazardous condition

4. Circuit overloading — Connect the equipment to the supply circuit and consider the

5. Reliable earthing (grounding) — Maintain reliable grounding of rack-mounted

Rack Mounting

assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient temperature. Therefore, install the device in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature (Tma = +122 °F, +50 °C) as specified by Extron.

required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.

is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.

effect that circuit overloading might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.

equipment. Pay particular attention to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (for example, use of power strips).

Mount the Annotator 300 to a rack using the pre-installed rack ears (see figure 2, left image), or use an optional MBU 149 mounting kit (part number 70-222-01) for under-thedesk mounting (see figure 2, right image).

Mounting Screws (2) Places Each Side

#8 Screw (4) Places Each Side

MBU 149

Mounting Bracket

Figure 2. Mounting the Annotator 300; rack or under-desk mounting.

Annotator 300 • Installation 7

Rear Panel Features and Connections

This section describes the rear panel features and how to connect the cables.

Rear Panel Features

The illustration below shows the rear panel features of the Annotator 300.

100-240VAC --A MAX

50/60 Hz

1 1UNIVERSAL HDMI DISPLAYPORT23 HDMI 2A HDMI 2B

INPUTS

SIG

LINK

HDBT

DTP

OVER DTP

RS-232 IR

HDBT

OUT

Tx Rx GTxRx

EFGHIJK

Figure 3. Annotator 300 Rear Panel Features

Power and video input connections Outputs and control connections

A AC power connector B Universal analog 15-pin HD connector C HDMI connector (HDMI/DVI inputs) D DisplayPort connector

E HDMI connectors (2) (HDMI/DVI outputs) F

RJ-45 connector (DTP or HDBaseT

output), selectable by switch

5-pole captive screw connector

(for DTP RS-232 and IR insert)

USB A connectors (2)

Reset button and LED

RJ-45 LAN connector

Remote RS-232 3-pole captive

screw connector

Remote contact closure 3-pole

captive screw connector

Power and Video Input Connections

A AC power connector — After connecting all input and output cables, plug a

standard IEC power cord from a 100 to 240 VAC, 50 Hz to 60 Hz power source into this receptacle.

REMOTEOUTPUTS

USB

RESET

LAN

CONTACT

RS-232

Tx Rx G

Universal analog connector — Connect high resolution computer-video input

signals to this 15-pin HD connector.

C

HDMI connector — Connect an HDMI or DVI (with an adapter) source to this

HDMI connector.

D

DisplayPort connector — Connect a suitable DisplayPort source to this

DisplayPort connector.

Annotator 300 • Rear Panel Features and Connections 8

Output, User Interface, and Control Connections

HDMI connectors — Connect suitable HDMI or DVI (with an adapter) displays

to these two connectors for HDMI or DVI output.

RJ-45 connector — Connect the Annotator 300 to a DTP receiver for selectable

DTP or HDBaseT output that supports the digital signal transmission of HDMI with embedded audio and control up to 330 feet (100 meters) over shielded twisted pair (STP) cable. Output format is selected by setting the switch accordingly.

CAUTION: Risk of damage to equipment. DO NOT connect an HDBaseT unit if

using DTP transmission. The power carried over DTP may damage the unit.

ATTENTION: Cela risque d’endommager votre équipement. Ne PAS connecter

une unité HDBaseT si vous utilisez la transmission DTP. L’alimentation transmise sur DTP peut endommager l’unité.

5-pole captive screw connector — Connect to this for bi-directional RS-232

over DTP and IR insertion.

USB A ports — Connect up to twenty touch panel devices (using USB hubs), or

a USB mouse and keyboard to these ports.

Reset button and LED — This button is used to reset the switcher to any one

of four different states. The LED indicates the status during the procedure. Refer to the Resetting the Unit with the Reset Button” section, for details.

J

WAN via this RJ-45 connector. Ethernet control allows the operator to control the processor from a remote location. When connected to an Ethernet LAN or WAN, the device can be accessed and operated from a computer running a standard Internet browser. The Link LED lights green when the Annotator 300 is connected to an Ethernet LAN, and the Act LED flickers amber, indicating data transmission as the devices communicate.

K

two-way RS-232 communication. Connect a host computer or control system to this for serial RS-232 or RS-422 control. The default protocol is 9600 baud, 1 stop bit, no parity, and no flow control.

L

device to this 3-pole connector for remote contact closure control.

RJ-45 Ethernet connector — Connect the Annotator 300 to Ethernet LAN or

RS-232 3-pole captive screw connector — This connector provides for

Remote contact closure 3-pole captive screw connector — Connect a host

9Annotator 300 • Rear Panel Features and Connections

Installation and Cabling

Step 1 — Mount the Annotator 300 device

Turn off or disconnect all equipment power sources and rack mount the device (see

page 7).

Step 2 — Connect inputs

Connect inputs from video sources to the applicable connectors marked “Inputs” (see page 8, B to D for connector types).

Step 3 — Connect outputs

Connect video output devices to the applicable output connectors marked “Outputs” (see page 9,

Step 4 — Connect user interface devices

Connect user interface devices (mouse and keyboard) or touch panels to the Annotator 300 using either of the rear panel USB ports (see H on page 9). Alternatively the front panel USB port can also be used to connect a user interface device.

Step 5 — Connect touch panel devices

Via USB A ports — Connect a touch panel device to either port Has desired. For most devices no conﬁguration is needed.

Step 6 — Connect control devices

LAN Ethernet port — Connect to an Ethernet LAN or WAN via this RJ-45 connector

to control the processor from a remote location, using a PC’s Internet browser.

See apge 98, Ethernet Connections section for network cable termination method. Ethernet connection indicator LEDs marked indicate the status of the Ethernet connection. The green LED lights when connected to an Ethernet LAN, and the amber LED ﬂickers as the devices communicate.

Remote ports — For serial RS-232 or RS-422 control, or contact closure control, connect a host computer or control system via the two 3-pole captive screw connectors

• 9600 baud • 1 stop bit • no parity • 8 data bits • no ﬂow control.

to G for connector types).

KandL

. RS-232 protocol (default values):

NOTE: See “SIS Communication and Control” section (page 31 onwards) for

definitions of the SIS commands and “Product Configuration Software” section (page 63 onwards) to install and use the control software.

Step 7 — Connect power

AC power connector — Plug in a standard IEC power cord from a 100 to 240 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz power source into this receptacle A.

10Annotator 300 • Rear Panel Features and Connections

Powering Up

20 sec.

10 sec.

Apply Power

10 sec.

LCD display lights (no text)

When applying power to the Annotator 300, the unit undergoes a start-up self testing sequence (see image below) and then the LCD displays the default display cycle.

Default display cycle

When in use but not in any menu mode, the LCD screen defaults to cycling through the input/output configuration currently installed. The displayed content may vary, depending on the input video signal type. See the figure below for a typical default display cycle.

LCD display lights (no text)

LCD goes off

1 sec.

All input button LEDs momentarily flash red, then green.

INPUTS

123

1 sec.

Extron

ANNOTATOR 300

LCD display lights (with text)

3 sec.

INPUTS

123

Last active input button LED remains lit (green).

1 sec.

60-1316-01

FW v1.0

LCD display lights (with text)

1 sec.

Default Display Cycle

NOTE: The input and output rates shown in the default display cycle may differ, depending on the type of video signal active.

Input #2

60.0kHz 75.0Hz

2 sec.

Output Rate

1024x768 60.0Hz

2 sec.

Figure 4. Typical Default Cycle

The default display cycle shows the output resolution and the refresh rates for the currently selected input.

11Annotator 300 • Rear Panel Features and Connections

Resetting the Unit with the Reset Button

RESET

There are three reset modes (numbered 1, 4, and 5 for the sake of comparison with Extron IPL products) that you can access by pressing the Reset button on the rear panel. The Reset button is recessed, so use a pointed stylus, ballpoint pen, or Extron Tweeker to press it. See the table on page 13 for a summary of the reset modes.

CAUTION: Review the reset modes carefully. Using the wrong reset mode may result

in unintended loss of ﬂash memory programming, port reassignment, or processor reboot.

ATTENTION: Étudier de près les différents modes de réinitialisation. Appliquer le

mauvais mode de réinitialisation peut causer une perte inattendue de la programmation de la mémoire ﬂash, une reconﬁguration des ports ou une réinitialisation du contrôleur.

NOTE: The reset modes listed in the table close all open IP and Telnet connections

and close all sockets. Also, each mode is a separate function, not a continuation from mode 1 to mode 5.

Mode 1

Press and hold the Reset button.

Modes 4, and 5

Press and hold for 6 or 9 seconds.

RESET

Reset LED flashes once, twice, or three times.

Apply Power

Release, then immediately press and release again. Reset LED flashes in confirmation.

Release Reset button.

RESET

Figure 5. Resetting the Annotator 300

NOTES:

• After a mode 1 reset is performed, update the ﬁrmware for the Annotator 300

to the latest version. Do not operate the ﬁrmware version that results from the mode 1 reset. If the factory default ﬁrmware is to be used, that version must be uploaded again.

• If you do not want to update ﬁrmware, or you performed a mode 1 reset by

mistake, cycle power to the device to return to the ﬁrmware version that was running before the mode 1 reset. Use the 0Q SIS command to conﬁrm that the factory default ﬁrmware is no longer running (look for the asterisk [*] following the version number).

See the table on next page for a summary of the reset modes.

12Annotator 300 • Rear Panel Features and Connections

Annotator Reset Mode Summary

Mode Activation Result Purpose/Notes

Hold down the recessed Reset button

while applying power to the unit

The Annotator 300 reverts to the factory default rmware. Event scripting does

not start if the device is powered in this mode. All user ﬁles and settings (drivers, adjustments, IP settings) are maintained.

This mode reverts to the factory default ﬁrmware version if incompatibility issues arise with user-loaded ﬁrmware.

NOTE: After a mode 1 reset is

performed, update the Annotator 300 firmware to the latest version. Do not operate the firmware version that results from this mode reset. If you want to use

Use Factory Firmware

the factory default firmware, you must upload that version again. See page 71 for details on uploading firmware.

Hold down the Reset button for about 6 sec. until the Power LED blinks twice (once at 3 sec., again at 6 sec.). Then release and press Reset momentarily (for <1 sec.) within 1 second.

NOTE: Nothing happens if the

momentary press does not occur within 1 second.

Reset all IP Settings

Hold down the Reset button for about

9 sec. until the Power LED blinks three times (once at 3 sec., again at 6 sec., again at 9 sec.). Then release and press Reset momentarily (for <1 sec.) within 1 second.

Defaults

Reset to Factory

NOTE: Nothing happens if the

momentary press does not occur within 1 second.

NOTE: If you do not want to update

firmware, or you performed a mode 1 reset by mistake, cycle power to the Annotator 300 to return to the firmware version that was running prior to the mode 1 reset. Use the 0Q SIS command to confirm that the factory default firmware is no longer running (look for asterisks following the version number.)

This mode does the following:

• Enables ARP capability.

• Sets the IP address back to factory default (192.168.254.254).

• Sets the subnet back to factory default.

• Sets the default gateway address to the factory default.

• Sets port mapping back to factory default.

• Turns DHCP off.

• Turns events off.

This mode performs a complete reset to factory defaults (except the rmware).

• Does everything mode 4 does.

• Removes button/touchpanel conﬁgurations.

• Resets all IP options.

• Removes scheduling settings.

• Removes/clears all ﬁles from the unit.

NOTE: User-defined web

pages may not work correctly if using an earlier firmware version.

This mode enables you to set IP address information using ARP and the MAC address.

This mode is useful if you want to start over with conﬁguration and uploading, and also to replace events.

13Annotator 300 • Rear Panel Features and Connections

Operation

EFG

This section of the manual discusses the operation of an Annotator 300 unit and is divided into four sections:

• Front Panel Overview

• The Annotator 300 Menu System

• Setting the Front Panel Locks (Executive Modes)

Front Panel Overview

CONFIG

CAPTURE

USB

RECALL

INPUTS

123

Figure 6. Front Panel Features

Front panel configuration port — Connect a control system or computer to

this mini USB port using an optional USB A Male to USB Mini B Male Configuration Cable. This port is used for unit configuration and firmware upgrades.

Front panel USB port — Connect an external drive to store or recall captured

images, or connect a user interface device to this port.

CE

• Capture — Allows the capture and saving of the current image,.

• Recall — Allows the user to recall a saved image.

• Auto Image — Initiates auto image adjustment on the selected input.

Input buttons and LEDs — These three buttons are used to select and switch

D

inputs. A lit LED indicates the currently active input.

AUTO

IMAGE

Special function buttons — These three buttons are:

ADJUST

ANNOTATOR 300

ANNOTATION GRAPHICS PROCESSOR

LCD display — This LCD screen displays two rows of menu, control response,

and configuration text.

Menu navigation buttons — These two buttons give access to menu

commands. See “The Annotator 300 Menu System” section in this chapter.

• Menu button — This button gives direct access to a series of five menus.

• Next button — This button allows page changes within each one of the

menus, and to exit the menu cycle.

Adjustment knobs — These two knobs are used with the menu navigation

H

buttons to adjust settings.

Annotator 300 • Operation 14

The Annotator 300 Menu System

The Annotator 300 can be configured using the menu system, via the Extron Simple Instruction Set (SIS) of commands, or via the Extron Products Configuration Software (PCS 2.1 or higher) software program, through an RS-232 or LAN connected PC.

NOTE: For methods see “SIS Communication and Control” and “Product

Configuration Software (PCS)” section.

The Annotator 300 has six front panel configuration menus: User Presets, Picture Control, Input Configuration, Output Configuration, Advanced Configuration, and View Comm Settings. A hidden menu (Edit Comm Settings) is also accessible.

User

Presets

Picture Control

Input

Configuration

Output

Configuration

Advanced

Configuration

View Comm

Settings

Exit Menu

Press NEXT

Figure 7. The Annotator 300 Front Panel Conﬁguration Menus

Overview of Menus

User Presets

This menu allows the user to save the current image settings to a preset number (1-16), and recall any saved preset to become the current image settings. Each input has sixteen user selectable presets.

Picture Control

This menu allows configuration of the following settings for an active input: Horizontal and vertical centering and sizing, brightness, contrast, tint, color. and detail.

Input Configuration

Output Configuration

This menu allows configuration of the following setting for any selected input: Input type, film detection, vertical and horizontal start points, pixel phase, the number of

total and active pixels, and input EDID value (see the tables on page 18).

This menu allows configuration of the following settings for the active output: Resolution and refresh rate (see the table on page 19), HDMI format, and HDCP note

setting.

Advanced Configuration

This menu allows advanced configuration of the following Annotator 300 settings: Test Pattern, Calibrate Panels, Auto Image, Aspect Ratio, Auto Memory, Capture/Recall

format, Overscan setting, Switch Effect, Internal Temp (view only), and Reset to Factory defaults.

View Comm Settings

This menu allows the user to view the following serial and IP settings for the unit: Serial port baud rate, MAC address, DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) setting,

IP address, subnet mask address, and gateway address

NOTE: These settings can not be edited from within this menu. See ”Edit Comm

Settings (hidden)” on next page.

Annotator 300 • Operation 15

Edit Comm Settings (hidden)

To display and enter this menu, press and hold the Input 3 button and the Next button simultaneously. The hidden menu appears.

This menu allows the user to edit the following IP settings: DHCP mode, IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address.

Exit Menu

At this menu pressing Next exits the menu system and returns to the default cycle.

User

Presets

Recall Preset

<NA>

Rotate either to select a preset to recall settings.

Save Preset

<02>

Rotate either to select a preset to save current settings to.

Picture Control

x: H Center V

+00000 +00000

Rotate to adjust Horiziontal value Rotate to adjust Vertical value.

x: H Size V

+01365 +00768

Rotate to adjust Horiziontal value Rotate to adjust Vertical value.

x: Brit Cont 064* *064

Rotate to adjust Brightness value Rotate to adjust Contrast value.

x: Color Tint

064 064

Rotate to adjust Color value Rotate to adjust Tint value.

x: Detail

064*

Rotate either to adjust Detail value.

NOTE: In the images above, the term “x:” refers to an input or an output number. For example, if selecting input 2 with HDMI, for the display reads:

NOTE: Press Next to cycle through the submenus. Press Menu to leave the current menu and go back to the Main menu.

*NOTE To activate the hidden menu “Edit Comms”, press and hold Input 3 and Next button simultaneously.

Input

Configuration

x: Input Type

RGB

Rotate to select video input type.

x: Film Detect

<Off> On

Rotate to turn Film Detect on or off.

H Start V

128 128

Rotate to adjust Vertical Star t value.

H Active V

1024* *768

Rotate to adjust Horizontal Start value.

Tpix Phase

1344* 16

Rotate to adjust Pixel Phase value.

EDID

1600x1200 @ 60Hz

Rotate to adjust Total Pixel value (* = default).

Input Configuration > Input Type,

2: Input Type

HDMI

Output

Configuration

x: Resolution

1024x1024 @60Hz

Rotate to adjust Resolution value Rotate to adjust Refresh rate.

HDMI Format

x: AUTO

Rotate to select output (1 or 2). Rotate to select format.

x: HDCP Note

<Off> On

Rotate either to turn Note on or off.

Advanced

Configuration

Test Pattern

Color Bars

Rotate either to select Test Pattern.

Calibrate Pa nels

<NO> YES

Rotate either to select Yes or No.

x: Auto Image

Off

Rotate either to turn Aiuto Image on or off.

x: Aspect Ratio

Fill

Rotate either to select Aspect Ratio mode.

x: Auto Memory

Rotate either to turn Auto Memory on or off.

Capture/Recall

USB

Rotate either to select Capture/Recall format.

Overscan

S-video 5.0%

Rotate to select video format. Rotate to select value.

Switch Type

Fade

Rotate either to select Switch Type (cut or fade).

Temperature

96 F 35 C

Indicates Internal temperature (not adjustable).

Factory Reset

Hold Au to Img

Press and hold Auto Image to reset unit to factory settings.

9600 RS232

This is set at the factory and cannot be changed in “Edit Comm Settings” menu.

Gateway Address

<192>168.254.254

<255>255.000.000

Gateway Address <000>000.000.000

View Comm

Settings

Serial Po rt

MAC Address 005A6003C24

DHCP Mode

IP Address

192.168.254.254

Subnet Mask

255.255.000.000

000.000.000.000

“Hidden” Menu *

Edit Comm

Settings

DHCP Mode

<On>

Rotate either to turn DHCP mode On or Off.

IP Address

Rotate to select octet field. Rotate to change address.

Subnet Mask

Rotate to select octet field. Rotate to change address.

Exit Menu

Press NEXT

Figure 8. Annotator Menu System Overview

Annotator 300 • Operation 16

Using the Menus

To configure the Annotator 300 using any of the menus, do the following:

1. Press the Menu button repeatedly to reach the desired configuration menu.

2. Press the Next button repeatedly to go to the desired submenu.

3. The LCD shows the current values. Observe the LCD and rotate either (or both)

NOTES:

User Presets

Within this menu, up to 16 presets can be saved or recalled.

Save a user preset

1. From the default display cycle, press Menu to enter the User Presets submenu.

2. Press Next twice to go to the Save Preset menu.

3. Rotate either front panel Adjust knob ([{) to select a preset

4. Press Next to save the current image settings to the selected preset number.

Adjust knob to change the values as desired.

• Pressing the Menu button within any level takes the user back to the current top

level menu.

• When in any menu for approximately 25 seconds and no buttons have been pressed

or Adjust knobs rotated, the unit times out and returns to the default cycle.

Save Preset

<N/A>

(1 to 16) to save the current settings to. Default setting is <N/A>. Select <N/A> and press Next to move to the next submenu without saving.

The Preset is saved and the LCD goes back to the top level User Preset menu.

NOTE: If an existing preset is chosen to save to, the previous settings are overwritten

in favor of the new (current) settings.

Recall a user preset

1. From the default display cycle press Menu to enter the User Presets submenu.

2. Press Next to go to the Recall Preset menu.

3. Rotate either front panel Adjust knob ([{) to select a preset

Recall Preset

<02>

(1 to 16) to recall as the current settings. Default setting is N/A. Select <N/A> and press Next to move to the next submenu without recalling.

4. Press the Next button. The preset is recalled, the image changes to the recalled

settings, and the LCD goes back to the top level User Preset menu.

Annotator 300 • Operation 17

Input Configuration

Within this menu, the inputs can be configured. Each input has different settings depending on the signal format. Consult the tables below for signal formats per input and possible adjustments per signal format.

To configure inputs:

1. From the top level Input Configuration menu, press the Next button to bring up the

input selection screen. The active input is displayed on the LCD with current signal format.

NOTE: If the input shown is not the one to be adjusted, press the desired input

2. With the correct input displayed, rotate the right Adjust knob ([{) to change the

signal format (refer to table below for signal type per input).

Input 1 Input 2 Input 3

*Auto Detect *HDMI/DVI *DisplayPort

RGB

Auto YUV

RGBcvS

S-video

Composite

Figure 9. Signal Formats per Input (*= Default Value)

button.

3. Press the Next button to go to the next setting. If necessary, repeat pressing Next

until the desired level is attained. Refer to the table below for adjustable settings for each signal format.

Input Format RGB YUVp/

HDTV

Film Detect X X X X X X X X X

H Start X X X X X X

V Start X X X X X X

Phase X X

Total Pixels X X

Active Pixels X X X X X X

Active Lines X X X X X X

EDID X X X X

YUVi RGBcvS S-vid Composite DVI HDMI DisplayPort

Figure 10. Adjustments Possible per Signal Format

4. At the desired setting (for example, Horizontal and Vertical Start on

input 1 with a YUVp/HDTV signal, see image at right), rotate both

1: H Start V

128 128

Adjust knobs ([{) to adjust the settings value as desired (here at

128).

5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each setting as desired.

6. When complete, press Menu once or Next repeatedly to return

to the top level menu. Alternatively, allow the unit to time out to return to the default cycle.

Annotator 300 • Operation 18

Output Configuration

Using this menu, resolutions and refresh rates, HDMI format, and HDCP note can be selected and adjusted for an output. See the table below for resolution and refresh rates.

1. Press Next to bring up the Resolution submenu. In this submenu, the resolution and

refresh rate can be adjusted.

2. Rotate the left front panel Adjust knob ([) to adjust the resolution value, and rotate

the right Adjust knob ({) to adjust the refresh rate.

Resolution 23.98 Hz 24 Hz 25 Hz 29.97 Hz 30 Hz 50 Hz 59.94 Hz *60 Hz

640x480 X

800x600 X

1024x768 X

1280x768 X

1280x800 X

1280x1024 X

1360x768 X

1366x768 X

1440x900 X

1400x1050 X

1680x1050 X

1600x1200 X

1920x1200 X

480p X X

576p X

720p X X X X X X X X

1080i X X X

1080p X X X X X X X X

2048x1080 X X X X X X X X

* = Default

Figure 11. Output Resolution/Refresh Rate Table

3. Press Next to enter the next submenu, HDMI Format. Within this submenu the output

signal type (Auto, DVI RGB 444, RGB 444 Full, RGB 444 Limited, YUV 444 Full, or YUV 444 Limited, YUV 422 Full, or YUV 422 Limited) can be selected.

4. Rotate either front panel Adjust knob ([{) to select the output HDMI format.

5. Press Next to enter the next submenu, HDCP Note. Within this submenu, the HDCP

note can be turned Off (default) or On. When the HDCP notification is turned On, and an HDCP-encrypted input is sent to a display that is non-compliant, a green background is displayed with a moving message reading “HDCP Content”. If HDCP notification is Off, a black or muted output is displayed.

6. Rotate either front panel Adjust knob ([{) to turn the note off or on.

7. Press Next or Menu to return to the Output Configuration top level menu.

Annotator 300 • Operation 19

Advanced Configuration

Touch to Start

Within this menu: a test pattern can be selected to aid setting up the display, connected touch panel displays can be calibrated, auto imaging, aspect ratio, and auto memory can be set or turned on or off, the image capture and recall location can be set, the overscan threshold set, and the switch effect chosen. In addition, the internal temperature can be read, and the unit can be reset to factory default settings.

1. Within Advanced Configuration, press Next to enter the first sublevel, Test Pattern.

The following test pattern settings are available (None [no test pattern] is the default):

Ramp

Crosshatch

Crosshatch 4x4

White Field

Blue Mode

Crop

1.33 Aspect

Alternating

Color Bars

Pixels

1.78 Aspect

Alternating

Lines

Grayscale

1.85 Aspect 2.35 Aspect

Figure 12. Available Test Patterns

NOTE: The test patterns may vary based on the output rate selected. For example, if

a 4:3 rate is selected, then the 4:3 crosshatch (32x24) and aspect ratio crop patterns appear. The raster border is independent of the aspect ratio, always surrounding the active area of the screen.

2. Press Next to cycle to the Calibrate Panels submenu.

a. Within the Advanced Configuration menu, select Yes and press Next to cycle to

Calibrate Panels.

b. Observe all connected touchpanel screens. On all screens a green box appears

at top center. To start the sequence, tap the box on one of the panel screens you need to calibrate.

c. The box disappears and a crosshatch + appears in the upper left corner. Tap the

screen at the crosshatch.

d. The crosshatch re-appears at the top right corner.

Tap the crosshatch. The crosshatch re-appears in the lower right.

e. Repeat by tapping the crosshatch as it reappears in

each corner, in sequence (see image at right)

and then tap the crosshatch when it appears in the center of the screen.

f. After tapping the fifth (central) crosshatch, the unit

saves the calibration data and restarts the sequence by showing the green box on all connected touchpanels.

g. Repeat for each connected touchpanel screen. Press any front panel button to

exit the sequence and save the data.

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3. Press Next to enter the next sublevel, Auto Image. The current active input and

setting status is displayed. With the applicable input showing, rotate either Adjust knob ([{) to turn the Auto Image on or off.

4. Press Next to enter the next sublevel, Auto Memories, and rotate either Adjust knob

([{) to turn the Auto Memory on or off.

5. Press Next to enter the next sublevel, Aspect Ratio, and rotate either Adjust knob

([{) to select Fill or Follow.

6. Press Next to go to the next sublevel, Capture/Recall. Rotate either Adjust knob

([{) to select the location (Internal, USB, or Network) to save or recall captured images.

7. Press Next to go to the next sublevel, Overscan. Rotate the left Adjust knob ([) to

set the signal type (RGB, YUV, RGBcvS, S-video, or composite video), and the right Adjust knob ({) to set the overscan (None, 2.5%, or 5%) for the selected signal type.

8. Press Next to go to the next sublevel, Switch Type. Rotate either Adjust knob

([{) to select the switch type (Cut or Fade).

9. Press Next to go to the next sublevel, (internal) Temperature. This is view-only.

10. Press Next to go to the next sublevel, Factory Reset. Press and hold the front panel

Auto-Image button for 3 seconds to reset the unit to factory defaults.

View Comm Settings

Within this menu the current IP settings are only viewable. To make any adjustments, the “hidden” Edit Comm Settings menu must be accessed (see below).

1. Press Next to go through each sublevel to view the following: Serial port (baud rate

and communication type), MAC address (cannot be changed), DHCP status (on or off), IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address.

2. Press Next or Menu to return to the View Comm Settings menu.

To enter the “hidden” Edit Comms Settings menu, press and hold in the Input 3 button and the Next button simultaneously. The Edit Comms Settings menu appears.

Edit Comm Settings

Exit Menu

1. Press Next to go through each sublevel to edit the following: DHCP (on or off), IP

address, subnet mask, and gateway address.

NOTE: The hardware address (the MAC address) is hard coded and cannot be

changed. In edit mode the MAC address is not displayed.

2. At each level, use both Adjust knobs to set new values as desired.

NOTES:

• For IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address settings, the left Adjust

knob moves between octets and the right Adjust knob changes the values.

• When already connected to a remote PC via LAN, changing the IP address

can result in the loss of connection.

• The Annotator 300 default IP address is 198.162.254.254.

3. Press Menu to exit the Edit Comm Settings menu, saving the new settings.

Within this menu press Next to exit the menu system and return to the default display cycle.

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Capture/Recall Settings (front panel activated)

Step 1

A snapshot of the currently displayed image (including annotations) can be captured and saved to the Annotator 300 memory using the front panel Capture/Recall button, the Next button, and the two Adjust knobs. This image or any other saved image can then be recalled and output to the active display at a later time.

To capture an image:

1. Press the Capture button. The LCD displays “To Confirm....Press Next”.

2. Press Next to confirm and to enter the Capture process. The LCD displays

“Capturing Image: <filename>”.

When the image is saved the LCD reverts to the default menu cycle.

NOTE: Custom image names can be used when image captures are initiated

using the appropriate SIS commands.

Press

Step 2

Press

CAPTURE

RECALL

LCD screen displays

To Confirm...

Press Next

LCD screen displays

Capturing Image

filename>

LCD screen displays

Captured

filename>

Figure 13. Sequence for Capturing an Image

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To recall an image:

Step 1

1. Press and release the Recall button. The LCD displays “Recall Image <None>”.

2. Use either Adjust knob to scroll through the saved images to the desired image.

3. Press Next to Recall the image. The LCD displays “Recalling: <filename>”.

When the image is fully downloaded, the LCD displays the name of the image and “Recalled”, (for example, “IMG05.bmp Recalled”). The recalled image is displayed on the active display.

CAPTURE

Press

RECALL

LCD screen displays

Recall Image

None>

Step 2

Rotate either Adjust knob.

Step 3

Press

ADJUST

LCD screen displays

Recalling Image

LCD screen displays

Recalled

IMG05.BMP

LCD screen displays

Recall Image

IMG05.BMP

Figure 14. Sequence for Recalling an Image

To remove an image from the display:

1. Press and release the Recall button. The LCD displays “Recall Image <None>”.

2. Press Next. The LCD displays “Recall: <None>”. The current image is removed from

the display, but not from the Annotator 300 memory. To recall the image follow the steps described in the “To recall an image” section above.

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Setting the Front Panel Locks (Executive Modes)

Press and hold

2 seconds

The Annotator 300 has two levels of front panel security lock that limit the operation of the device from the front panel.

Executive mode 0 (disabled) — The front panel is fully unlocked. This is the default setting.

Executive mode 1 (enabled) — The front panel is completely locked. This mode can only be enabled and disabled using SIS commands. See the “SIS Communication and

Control” section from page 31 onwards, for further details.

Executive mode 2 (enabled) — The front panel is locked except for input switching and

Auto Image.

Enabling or Disabling Executive Mode 2 from the Front Panel

NOTES:

• If the Annotator 300 is in Executive mode 0 (unlocked), this procedure

enables mode 2 (locked).

• If it is in Executive mode 2, this procedure enables mode 0 (unlocks the unit).

Press and hold the Menu and Next buttons to enable or disable the Executive Mode.

Executive Mode 2

Enabled

for about

LCD screen displays either

Executive Mode

Disabled

Figure 15. Turning Executive Mode On or Off

When either Executive mode is enabled and a front panel action is attempted (other than input switching and Auto Image), the LCD displays the status for 2 seconds.

Executive mode 2 can also be enabled or disabled by SIS commands. See the “SIS

Communication and Control” section, for SIS commands.

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On Screen Annotation

This section of the manual discusses on screen annotation and is in four sections:

• Touch Panel Configuration

• USB Port Connections

• Touchscreen Calibration

• Annotation Overview

The Annotator 300 is a high performance, hardware-based annotation processor for video and computer-video sources. Annotating over motion video or still images is possible using common touchscreen panels, and a standard keyboard and/or mouse. The touchscreen panels are connected by USB, and device drivers can be uploaded to ensure compatibility with the Annotator 300. For a full list of compatible panels visit

www.extron.com. Contact Extron if the device you wish to use is not listed.

Touch Panel Configuration

If a USB touchpanel is part of the system, confirm the panel is supported by the firmware on the Annotator 300 by reviewing the compatibility list available on the product page of the Extron website (www.extron.com). If the touchpanel is not supported by the firmware, a supporting module must be uploaded to the Annotator 300 using PCS version

2.1 (or greater).

1. Connect to the Annotator 300 using the PCS 2.1 software.

2. From the icon ribbon, click on and open the Annotation Settings page.

3. In the Installed USB Devices section, click Add. The Add a USB Device

dialog box opens.

4. Find the touchpanel device in the list of available modules, or:

if the device is not present in the list but is available from the Extron website,

click on Check for Updates.

5. Select the module that supports your touchpanel and click Add. The dialog box

closes and the selected touchpanel is now listed in the Installed USB Devices section.

To remove an installed touchpanel:

1. Connect to the Annotator 300 using the PCS software.

2. From the icon ribbon, click on and open the Annotation Settings page.

3. In the Installed USB Dvices section, select the installed USB device to be

removed, and click Remove. A Remove USB Device confirmation dialog box opens.

4. Click Remove to remove the installed device, or click Cancel to exit the action

without removing the device.

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USB Port Connections

Touchpanels can be connected via the two rear panel USB ports. By connecting multiple USB hubs (see figure 20), up to 20 devices can be connected.

A number of common touchpanels are automatically supported. A mix of size and vendor types can be connected simultaneously, but unsupported devices may cause adverse affects. For a full list of compatible panels visit www.extron.com.

The USB ports also support standard USB keyboards and mice. Before use, panel calibration is advised (see “Touchscreen Calibration” in this section). Using a suitable USB A cable, connect a touchscreen device or hubs to the either of the

two USB A ports on the rear panel of the Annotator 300. Do not connect more than three hubs in line (three deep).

NOTE: The Annotator 300 has one hub built into the product.

Figure 16. Connect USB Hubs for Multiple Devices

1 2 3 4

Annotator 300

USB #1

1 2 3 4

Hubs

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

Touchscreen Calibration

If a touchpanel screen is attached to the Annotator 300, the touch accuracy can be calibrated using the Calibrate Panels setting in the Advanced configuration menu.

1. Within the Advanced Configuration menu, select Yes and press Next to cycle to

Calibrate Panels.

Observe all connected touchpanel screens. On all screens a green box appears at top center. To start the sequence, tap the box on one of the panel screens you need to calibrate.

Touch to Start

Figure 17. Sequence of Cross Positions for Setting the Touch Accuracy of a

Screen

2. The box disappears and a crosshatch + appears in the upper left corner. Tap the

screen at the crosshatch.

3. The crosshatch re-appears at the top right corner. Tap the crosshatch. The

crosshatch re-appears in the lower right.

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4. Repeat by tapping the crosshatch as it reappears in each corner, in sequence (see

Figure 17 on previous page) and then tap the crosshatch when it appears in the

center of the screen.

5. After tapping the fifth (central) crosshatch, the unit saves the calibration data and

restarts the sequence by showing the green box on all connected touchpanels.

6. Repeat for each connected touchpanel screen. Press the front panel button Next to

exit the sequence and save the data.

Annotation Overview

The Annotator 300 output has the capability to include a graphical tool bar which is used for annotation. The tool bar can be enabled or disabled as desired. When enabled, the tool bar is visible down the right side of the display and allows selection of the following:

Inputs selection, Pointer, Auto Image, Freehand, Line, Arrow, Rectangle, Ellipse, Text, Highlighter, Size select, Eraser, Color, Fill, Undo, Redo, Clear, Tools - Capture, Freeze, Mute, Whiteboard, Spotlight, Zoom, and Pan.

Figure 18. Annotation Menu Examples

When clicking on the tool bar arrow , the tool bar slides in from the right side, and can be accessed through a touch screen, or by using a standard mouse and/or keyboard attached to the rear or front USB ports.

The tool bar disappears (hides) after a user-specified time-out. If the time-out is set to zero, the tool bar remains on-screen indefinitely.

The time out can be set via the PCS software (see the PCS product specific help file) or SIS commands (see SIS Communication and Control from page 31 onwards for details).

NOTE: All on screen annotations are lost when power to the Annotator 300 is

recycled.

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Default Annotation Buttons

Input selection — Selecting this button opens a pop-up palette

displaying the three inputs of the Annotator 300. Selecting any input button switches the display to that input.

Pointer — Selecting this button changes the cursor to an extra-

large arrow of the currently selected color.

Auto-Image — On selection of this button, the unit performs an

auto image (automatic sizing, centering, and filtering to optimize the output image on the currently selected input). A secondary button appears to the left of the Auto Image button to confirm the action is desired.

Freehand — Selecting this button allows the user to draw freely

on the display screen.

Line — Selecting this button allows the user to create a straight

line between two points.

Arrow — Selecting this button allows the user to create a straight

line between two points with an arrow at the end point.

Rectangle — Selecting this button allows the user to create a

rectangle with edges parallel to the raster.

Ellipse — Selecting this button allows the user to create an ellipse

between the primary and the opposite corners of a non-drawn rectangle.

Text — Selecting this button allows the user to create on-screen

text with a keyboard connected to the rear USB port. Text insertion begins either at the mouse operated cursor point, or where the screen is touched. If no insertion point is defined, then text is inserted at the end point of the previously active function.

Highlighter — Selecting this button allows the user to highlight

the video information, not the annotation.

Size — Select this button to adjust size of text and/or line weight

(not linked), after selecting a drawing or text function, such as line, rectangle, or text. A secondary palette opens displaying either line weight or text point size depending on the active function. From the secondary palette, select the desired size button. Functions this applies to are Text, Line, Arrow, Freehand, Highlighter, Arrows, Rectangle, Ellipse, and Eraser.

Eraser — Select this to erase any non saved annotations on the

screen.

Color — Select this button to choose the color of any drawing

function (fill or outline), text, or pointer color. On selection, a secondary palette opens with 16 color swatches. Select a color as desired. The active function now uses the selected color.

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Fill — Selecting this button in conjunction with selecting the

rectangle or ellipse button, allows the user to draw a solid shape filled with the currently selected color.

Undo — Selecting this allows the user to undo the last 15

Completed annotations or undo a Clear action.

Redo — If selected while using the Undo function, it recreates the

last undone annotation.

Clear — Selecting this clears the screen of all unsaved

annotations, and can be undone with the Undo function.

Tools — Selecting the Tools button opens a secondary palette

containing the following advanced tools: Capture, Freeze, Mute, Whiteboard, Spotlight, Zoom, and Pan. On selection of any tool, the secondary palette closes. To reopen the palette, click on the Tools button.

Capture — Select this to take a snapshot image of the current

program output, including annotations (but not any open OnScreen Display palettes). This captured image can be saved to the Annotator 300 memory for later recall.

Freeze — Select this to freeze the live video. To unfreeze the

video, reselect this button or switch inputs.

Mute — Select this to mute the video input and display a black

screen. Annotations and menus are still visible. To unmute the video, reselect the Mute button, or select the Whiteboard tool, or switch inputs.

Whiteboard — Select this to create a white canvas for

annotations. No input video image is visible. To remove the white canvas, reselect the Whiteboard button, select mute, or switch inputs.

Spotlight — Select this to create an ellipse to focus on a specific

area of the screen, while the outer area’s brightness is greatly reduced. The shape and size of the ellipse is adjustable by dragging the cursor while outside of it, to any point. The ellipse can be moved to any point by dragging the cursor while within the ellipse.

Zoom — Select this to zoom in to a specific area of the screen.

Using the cursor, create a rectangle at the desired area and the Annotator 300 zooms in to view that area. If the boundaries of the area are beyond the zoom capabilities, then the view will not change. To zoom out draw a small rectangle (<100 pixels, ~1 inch x 1 inch) and the normal view is restored.

Pan — Selecting this while in zoom mode, allows the user to

move the focus to a new area. Place the cursor on a zoomed image and drag to the desired area.

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NOTES:

• For Freehand, Line, Arrow, and Highlighter functions, the start point is

where the screen is touched (by ﬁnger or stylus), or where the cursor starts when holding down the primary mouse button. The ﬁnish point is where the stylus or ﬁnger is lifted from the screen, or at the point where the mouse button is released.

• For all drawn annotations, line color and weight are adjustable.

• For Rectangle and Ellipse functions, the primary corner is where the

screen is ﬁrst touched (by ﬁnger or stylus), or where the cursor starts when holding down the primary mouse button. The opposite corner is where the stylus or ﬁnger is lifted from the screen, or at the point where the mouse button is released. Unless the ﬁll option is also selected, only the rectangle or ellipse outline is drawn.

• Eraser and Highlighter size, text size, and line weight have discrete size

settings.

• A drawn, unﬁlled shape cannot be ﬁlled afterwards, and vice versa.

• A completed annotation is deﬁned by lifting the ﬁnger or stylus from the

touchscreen, pressing the keyboard Enter key, or releasing the primary mouse button.

• Using SIS commands, the Capture tool can be customized to send out

an unsolicited response, indicating an image is ready to be streamed directly to an external PC.

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SIS Communication and Control

The Annotator 300 can be operated and configured using Simple Instruction Set (SIS) commands input via a PC or control system connected to either the front panel USB

port, or the rear panel RS-232, or Ethernet port. See J, H, and K, on page 9, and “Ethernet Connection” section on page 106, for wiring details.

Front Panel Configuration Port

The USB mini B port is located on the front panel. It is used to connect to a host computer for configuration using SIScommands with DataViewer or for updating firmware with the Firmware Loader utility. Both are available at www.extron.com.

Ethernet Connection

Ethernet (LAN) Port

The rear panel Ethernet connector on the unit can be connected to an Ethernet LAN or WAN. Communications between the unit and the controlling device is via Telnet (a TCP socket using port 23). The TCP port can be changed if necessary. This connection makes SIS control of the unit possible using a computer connected to the same LAN or WAN.

Ethernet Cabling

The Ethernet cable can be terminated as a straight-through cable or a crossover cable and must be properly terminated for your application. See “Ethernet Connection” section on page 106, for cable termination details.

Default IP Addresses

To access the Annotator 300 via the Ethernet port, you need the Extron IP address and may need the subnet mask and the gateway address. If the IP address has been changed to an address comprised of words and characters, the actual numeric IP address can be determined using the ping (ICMP) utility (see “Ethernet Connection” section on page 106 for more details). If the addresses have not been changed, the factory-specified defaults are:

IP address: 192.168.254.254, subnet mask: 255.255.0.0, gateway address: 0.0.0.0

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Establishing a Connection

Establish a network connection to the processor as follows:

1. Open a TCP socket to port 23 using the processor’s IP address.

NOTE: If the local system administrators have not changed the value, the factory-

specified default, 192.168.254.254, is the correct value for this field.

The processor responds with a copyright message including the date, the name of the product, firmware version, part number, and the current date/time.

NOTES:

• If the processor is not password-protected, the device is ready to accept SIS

commands immediately after it sends the copyright message.

• If the processor is password-protected, a password prompt appears below

the copyright message.

2. If the processor is password protected, enter the appropriate administrator or user

password.

• If the password is accepted, the processor responds with Login User or

• If the password is not accepted, the Password prompt reappears.

Connection Time-outs

The Ethernet link times out after a designated period of time of no communications. By default, this time-out value is set to five minutes but the value can be changed.

NOTE: Extron recommends leaving the default time-out at five minutes and

periodically issuing the Query (Q) command to keep the connection active. If there are long idle periods, Extron recommends disconnecting the socket and reopening the connection when another command must be sent.

Number of Connections

The Annotator 300 can have up to 200 simultaneous TCP connections, including all HTTP sockets and Telnet connections. When the connection limit is reached, the processor accepts no new connections until some have been closed. No error message or indication is given that the connection limit has been reached. To maximize performance of an IP Link device, the number of connections should stay low and unnecessary open sockets should be closed.

Using Verbose Mode

Telnet connections to the processor can be used to monitor for changes that occur on the processor, such as front panel operations and SIS commands from other Telnet sockets or a serial port. For a Telnet session to receive change notices from the processor, the Telnet session must be in verbose mode 1 or 3. In verbose mode 1 or 3, the Telnet socket reports changes in messages that resemble SIS command responses.

Host-to-Processor Instructions

SIS commands consist of one or more characters per command field. They do not require any special characters to begin or end the command character sequence. Each processor response to an SIS command ends with a carriage return and a line feed (CR/ LF = ]), which signals the end of the response character string. A string is one or more characters.

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Processor-Initiated Messages

When a local event such as a front panel operation occurs, the processor responds by sending a message to the host. The processor-initiated messages are listed below.

With an Internet connection:

Ddd, DD MMM YYYY HH:MM:SS (day, date time. Tue, 14 Jun 2014 14:43:17)

The processor initiates the copyright message when powered on or when connection via Internet protocol (IP) is established. Vx.xx is the firmware version number.

]Password: The processor initiates the password message immediately after the copyright message when the controlling system is connected using TCP/IP or Telnet and the processor is password protected. The processor requires an administrator or user level password before performing the commands entered.

NOTE: Password prompt is re-displayed if an incorrect password is entered.

]Login Administrator] and ]Login User] The processor initiates the login message when a correct administrator or user password has been entered. If the user and administrator passwords are the same, the processor defaults to administrator privileges.

Reconfig]

The processor sends the Reconfig message whenever any change of the input frequency, video format, or audio format; on the currently selected input is detected.

NOTE: Response is seen via verbose connections only.

Exen]

The processor initiates the Exe message when executive mode is toggled on or off from the front panel. “n” is the executive mode status: 1 = on, 0 = off.

HplgOx] The processor initiates the SIS response that is broadcast upon detection of a Hot Plug

event on output x.

Processor Error Responses

When the Annotator 300 receives an SIS command and determines that it is valid, it performs the command and sends a response to the host device. If the processor is unable to perform the command because the command is invalid or contains invalid parameters, the processor returns an error response to the host. The error response codes are:

E01 — Invalid input channel number (out of range) E22 — Busy E10 — Invalid command E24 — Privilege violation E11 — Invalid preset number E25 — Device not present E12 — Invalid port number E26 — Maximum number of E13 — Invalid parameter (out of range) connections exceeded E14 — Command not available for this configuration E27 — Invalid event number E17 — Invalid command for this signal type E28 — Bad filename/file not found

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Using the Command/Response Table for SIS Commands

The command/response table follows this section. Lowercase letters are acceptable in the command field except where indicated. The table below shows the hexadecimal equivalent of ASCII characters used in the command/response tables.

ASCII to HEX Conversion Table

space

Figure 19. ASCII to Hexadecimal Conversion

Symbols are used throughout the table to represent variables in the command/response fields. Command and response examples are shown throughout the table.

Symbol Definitions

] = Carriage return with line feed | or } = Carriage return with no line feed

• = Space

•

E or W = Escape key

NOTE: If unit does not support or recognize the entered commands, nothing will

happen and no response is issued.

X! = Input selection, 1 to 3 X@ = Output selection:

0 = All outputs (Only available for Video Mute) 1 = Output 1 Only (HDMI) 2 = Output 2A Only (HDMI) 3 = Output 2B Only (DTP)

X# = Input video format:

0 = Auto Detect (Default) 4 = S-Video 1 = RGB 5 = Composite 2 = Auto YUV 6 = HDMI/DVI 3 = RGBcvS 7 = DisplayPort

X$ = H/V start — 0 to 255 (default midpoint = 128, translates to the default value in the

input lookup tables)

X% = Detected Input Video Format:

0 = No signal present 5 = Composite 1 = RGB 6 = DVI 2 = Auto YUV 7 = HDMI 3 = RGBcvS 8 = DisplayPort 4 = S-Video

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X^ = Pixel phase — 0 to 63 (default = 31) X& = Total pixels — (±512 of the default value) X* = Active pixels — (±512 of the default value) X( = Active lines — (±512 of the default value) X1) = Off/disable (0) or on/enable (1) X1! = Input standard:

0 = No signal 3 = SECAM 1 = NTSC - = N/A (when input is set to a high resolution signal format) 2 = PAL

X1@ = Internal temperature (in degrees Celsius) X1# = Horizontal and vertical frequencies (format is three digit with single decimal

and leading zeros for example, 075.3)

X1$ = Text label – up to 16 characters

NOTE: User and input presets saved without a name will be saved with default “USER

PRESET XX” or “INPUT PRESET XXX” (for example. “USER PRESET 11” or “INPUT PRESET 005”.

X1% = Picture adjustment — 0 to 127 (default 64)- (Three digit response – 0 padding)

X1^ = H or V position (range -11000 to +11000) X1& = H or V size (range 10 to 11000)

X1* = Text string up to 32 characters drawn from the alphabet (A-Z), digits (0-9), minus

sign/hyphen (-). No blank or space characters are permitted as part of a name. No distinction is made between upper and lower case. The first character must be an alpha character. The last character must not be a minus sign/hyphen

X2) = Test patterns:

0 = off (default) 8 = ramp 1 = Crop 9 = white field 2 = alternating lines 10 = 1.33 aspect ratio 3 = alternating pixels 11 = 1.78 aspect ratio 4 = crosshatch 12 = 1.85 aspect ratio 5 = 4x4 crosshatch 13 = 2.35 aspect ratio 6 = color bars 14 = blue mode 7 = grayscale

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X2! = Scaler resolution:

NOTE: Unless otherwise indicated, resolutions below are all at a 60 Hz refresh rate.

10 = 640x480 29 = 720p @ 25 Hz 48 = 2048x1080 @ 25 Hz 11 = 800x600 30 = 720p @ 29.97 Hz 49 = 2048x1080 @ 29.97 Hz 12 = 1024x768 31 = 720p @ 30 Hz 50 = 2048x1080 @ 30 Hz 13 = 1280x768 32 = 720p @ 50 Hz 51 = 2048x1080 @ 50 Hz 14 = 1280x800 33 = 720p @ 59.94 Hz 52 = 2048x1080 @ 59.94 Hz 15 = 1280x1024 34 = 720p @ 60 Hz (default) 53 = 2048x1080 @ 60 Hz 16 = 1360x768 35 = 1080I @ 50 Hz 201 = Custom output rate 1 17 = 1366x768 36 = 1080I @ 59.94 Hz 202 = Custom output rate 2 18 = 1440x900 37 = 1080I @ 60 Hz 203 = Custom output rate 3 19 = 1400x1050 38 = 1080p @ 23.98 Hz 20 = 1600x900 39 = 1080p @ 24 Hz 21 = 1680x1050 40 = 1080p @ 25 Hz 22 = 1600x1200 41 = 1080p @ 29.97 Hz 23 = 1920x1200 42 = 1080p @ 30 Hz 24 = 480p @ 59.94 Hz 43 = 1080p @ 50 Hz 25 = 480p @ 60 Hz 44 = 1080p @ 59.94 Hz 26 = 576p @ 50 Hz 45 = 1080p @ 60 Hz 27 = 720p @ 23.98 Hz 46 = 2048x1080 @ 23.98 Hz 28 = 720p @ 24 Hz 47 = 2048x1080 @ 24 Hz

X2@ = EDID emulation:

NOTE: Unless otherwise indicated, resolutions below are all at a 60 Hz refresh rate.

0 = Automatic; match current output resolution (LCD reads “MATCH OUTPUT”) 1 = Output #1 (HDMI Connector) 2 = Output #2A (HDMI Connector) 3 = Output #2B (DTP Connector) 10 = 640x480 29 = 720p @ 25 Hz 48 = 2048x1080 @ 25 Hz 11 = 800x600 30 = 720p @ 29.97 Hz 49 = 2048x1080 @ 29.97 Hz 12 = 1024x768 31 = 720p @ 30 Hz 50 = 2048x1080 @ 30 Hz 13 = 1280x768 32 = 720p @ 50 Hz 51 = 2048x1080 @ 50 Hz 14 = 1280x800 33 = 720p @ 59.94 Hz 52 = 2048x1080 @ 59.94 Hz 15 = 1280x1024 34 = 720p @ 60 Hz (default) 53 = 2048x1080 @ 60 Hz 16 = 1360x768 35 = 1080I @ 50 Hz 81 = 2560x1440 @ 60 Hz 17 = 1366x768 36 = 1080I @ 59.94 Hz 82 = 2560x1600 @ 60 Hz 18 = 1440x900 37 = 1080I @ 60 Hz 201 = Custom EDID 19 = 1400x1050 38 = 1080p @ 23.98 Hz 202 = Custom EDID 20 = 1600x900 39 = 1080p @ 24 Hz 203 = Custom EDID 21 = 1680x1050 40 = 1080p @ 25 Hz 22 = 1600x1200 41 = 1080p @ 29.97 Hz 23 = 1920x1200 42 = 1080p @ 30 Hz 24 = 480p @ 59.94 Hz 43 = 1080p @ 50 Hz 25 = 480p @ 60 Hz 44 = 1080p @ 59.94 Hz 26 = 576p @ 50 Hz 45 = 1080p @ 60 Hz 27 = 720p @ 23.98 Hz 46 = 2048x1080 @ 23.98 Hz 28 = 720p @ 24 Hz 47 = 2048x1080 @ 24 Hz

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X2$ = EDID Table; 128 or 256 Bytes. X2% = User presets — 1 to 16 X2^ = Input presets — 1 to 128 X2* = On-screen menu/cursor time-out (default = 10) /Output sync time-out

(default = 501-never), 0 = Menu/cursor never times out/output sync is instantly disabled with no active input 1 to 500, in 1 second increments, 501 = output sync never times out

X2( = Executive mode status

0 = Off / disabled (default) 1 = Exe Mode 1 - Complete front panel lockout 2 = Exe Mode 2 - Partial front panel lockout (only input selection and Auto-Image are still available

X3* = Overscan (Applied only to SMPTE [NTSC/PAL, 480p – 1080p] input rates)

0 = 0.0% (Default for RGB, HDMI, DisplayPort) 1 = 2.5% (Default for YUV Auto, RGBcvS, S-Video, and Composite video) 2 = 5.0%

X3( = Aspect ratio

1 = Fill (fills entire output raster) (default) 2 = Follow (follows input native aspect ratio)

X4) = Screen Saver modes

1 = Black screen (Default) 2 = Blue output

X4@ = Video Mute

0 = Unmute video/sync 1 = Mute video to black 2 = Mute video and sync

X4# = Auto-Image Threshold Value

0 (black) through 100 (white), default = 25

X4$ = HDCP status

0 = No sink or source device detected 1 = Sink or source detected with HDCP 2 = Sink or source detected but no HDCP is present

X4% = Video Switching Effect

0 = Cut 1 = Fade through Black

X4^ = HDCP Mode

0 = AUTO – HDMI output is only encrypted when viewing an encrypted input – slower switching (default) 1 = ON – HDMI output is always encrypted regardless of input selection – faster switching

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X4* = HDMI Output Format:

0 = auto (based on the display EDID: default) 1 = DVI RGB 444 2 = RGB 444 Full 3 = RGB 444 Limited 4 = YUV 444 Full 5 = YUV 444 Limited 6 = YUV 422 Full 7 = YUV 422 Limited

X4( = Auto Output Format Status:

0 = Output not connected 1 = DVI RGB 444 2 = RGB 444 Full 3 = RGB 444 Limited 4 = YUV 444 Full 5 = YUV 444 Limited 6 = YUV 422 Full 7 = YUV 422 Limited

X5) = Annotation type:

0 = eraser 7 = rectangle 1 = pointer 8 = text tool 2 = freehand 9 = spotlight 3 = highlighter 10 = zoom tool 4 = vector line 11 = pan tool 5 = arrow line (arrow appears at the endpoint of the vector) 6 = ellipse

X5! = Font selection — 16 character file name including *.TTF extension,

0 = default font (DeJaVuSans)

X5@ = Font size — 8 to 63 point font (default = 18 pt) X5# = Line color — 6 bit RGB, 64 total colors

000000 = Black 010000 = Dark red (33%) 100000 = Medium red (66%) 110000 = Bright red (100%) 001100 = Bright green (66%) 000011 = Bright blue (default)

Format:

011011

Red

Value

Green

Value

Blue

Value

111111 = White 010101 = Dark gray (33%)

X5$ = Line weight, eraser, or highlighter width — 1 to 63 pixels wide (default = 8) X5^ = On-screen clock:

0 = disabled (default) 1 = date and time 2 = time only 3 = date only

X5& = Annotation coordinates — 8 digit number with first four being the X coordinate,

the last four the Y coordinate, limits = 1000,1000. Fixed for any output rate. Example, (0,0) = 00000000 = top left; (500,500) = 05000500 = screen center.

X5* = Audio input type

0 = None – Input muted (EDID has no CEA extension) 1 = LPCM-2Ch (LPCM-2Ch audio requested from source via EDID) 2 = Full Digital (allows any digital audio format from source via EDID)

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X5( = All ports (0), USB device (1-64) X6! = Video Signal Status

0 = Video / TMDS signal not detected 1 = Video / TMDS signal detected

X6@ = Power Save modes

0 = Full Power mode (Default) 1 = Low Power state

X6# = Screen Saver Status

0 = Active Input; timer not running 1 = No active input; timer is running; output sync still active 2 = No active input; timer has expired; output sync disabled

X6$ = File location

0 = Internal Flash 1 = Image Quick Capture PC (requires Image Quick Capture software) 2 = Attached USB drive (Only ONE USB drive can be connected) 3 = Network location (location must be configured or E25 will be issued)

X6% = Image Capture File Format

1 = JPG 2 = BMP (default)

X6& = Network folder path (spaces not allowed)

Example: 10.13.198.131/AnaheimCourt/Room20

X6* = Printer URI address

Example: lpd://197.168.254.201

NOTES:

• “lpd” must be lower case

• Contact your IT department to determine if your printer supports postscript

printing via LPD.

X6( = Auto Annotation Clear

0 = Disabled (default) 1 = Clear after an input switch 2 = Clear after an input switch or when a new input frequency is detected

X7! = Output Group Selection

0 = All outputs (Default) 1 = Output 1 Only (HDMI) 2 = Output 2A and 2B Only (HDMI & DTP) 3 = None

X7@ = White/Blackboard status

0 = Disabled (Default) 1 = Whiteboard is enabled 2 = Blackboard is enabled

X7# = Auto Switch Mode

0 = Disable (Default) 1 = Gives priority to the highest numbered active input 2 = Gives priority to the lowest numbered active input

X7$ = DTP Output Format

0 = DTP format (Default) 1 = HDBaseT Format

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X7% = Keyboard Locale Selection

1033 = US Keyboard layout (Default) 1031 = German Keyboard layout 1034 = Spanish Keyboard layout 1036 = French Keyboard layout 2057 = Great Britain Keyboard layout

X7^ = Filename/prefix name without extension (12 characters) X7& = Filename with extension

X7* = Configuration type

0 = IP config (ip.cfg) 1 = Event config (event.cfg) 2 = Box specific parameters (box.cfg)

X7( = Number of copies to print (printer quantity): 1-50 (default = 1)

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Command ASCII command

(host to processor)

Input Switching and Conﬁguration

Input selection

Select input View current input

X!! InX!] Select video from input X!.

Input video format

Set format

View format

View input standard

EX!*X#ITYP

EX!ITYP

EX!ISTD

(tagged response in verbose mode 2/3)

}

Input EDID

Specify an EDID value

View EDID value

Save an outputs EDID

Export EDID file

Import an EDID ﬁle

EAX!*X2@EDID

EAX!EDID} X2@]

ESX@*X2@EDID

EE X2@,EDID} X2$]

EIX2@,X2$EDID}

}

Response

(processor to host)

X!]

ITypX!*X#*X%] Set input X! to video format X#.

Additional description

View currently selected input source.

Detected format X% is also reported in

response

X#*X%] View video format of input X!.

Detected format X% is also reported in

response

X!*X1!]

ISTD X!*X1!]

EdidX!*X2@] Set EDID resolution and refresh X2@

EdidAX!*X2@] EdidSX@*X2@] Set output X@ EDID to X2@.

EdidIX2@] Imports user deﬁned EDID to X2@

View video standard X1! for input X!. Verbose mode (2/3)

for input X!. View EDID resolution and refresh X2@

for input X!. Verbose mode (2/3)

(Valid for X2@ = 201, 202, 203 only, and X@ = 1, 2 and 3 only.)

Exports EDID table X2$.

(valid for X2@ = 201, 202, 203 only).

Auto-Image

Enable auto image

Disable auto image

Execute auto image

Execute and Fill

Execute and Follow

View auto image

NOTE: X! = Input selection; 1 – 3

X@ = Output selection: 0 = All outputs (Only available for Video Mute), 1 = Output 1 Only (HDMI),

2 = Output 2A Only (HDMI), 3 = Output 2B Only (DTP)

X# = Input video format; 0 = Auto detect (default), 1 = RGB, 2 = Auto YUV, 3 = RGBcvS, 4 = S-video,

5 = Composite video, 6 = HDMI/DVI, 7 = DisplayPort

X% = Detected Input Video Format: 0 = No signal present, 1 = RGB, 2 = Auto YUV, 3 = RGBcvS, 4 = S-Video,

5 = Composite, 6 = DVI, 7 = HDMI, 8 = DisplayPort

X1)

= 0 (off/disable), 1 (on/enable)

X1! = Input standard: 0 = No signal, 1 = NTSC, 2 = PAL, 3 = SECAM, - = N/A (when input is set to a high

resolution signal format)

X2@ = EDID emulation: see page 36 for EDID resolution and refresh rates X2$ = EDID Table; 128 or 256 Bytes.

X!*1A ImgX!*1] Enable Auto image for input X! (only

X!*0A ImgX!*0] Turn off auto image for input X! (only

1*A

2*A

X!A X1)] View auto image setting for input X!.

Img0] Img1]

Img2]

available for input 1).

available for input 1). Execute auto image for current input.

Execute auto image and ﬁll entire output.

Execute auto image and follow the input’s aspect ratio.

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Command/Response Table for SIS Commands

Command ASCII command

(host to processor)

Auto-Image threshold value

Response

(processor to host)

NOTE: Luminosity value which the processor defines as active video for Auto-Image.

Set threshold value

View threshold value

Horizontal start

Specify a value

Increment value Decrement value View value

Vertical start

Specify a value

Increment value Decrement value View value

EX4#ALVL} AlvlX4#]

EALVL} X4#]

EX$HSRT} HsrtX!*X$]

E+HSRT} HsrtX!*X$] E-HSRT} HsrtX!*X$] EHSRT} X$]

EX$VSRT} VsrtX!*X$]

E+VSRT} VsrtX!*X$] E-VSRT} VsrtX!*X$] EVSRT} X$]

Additional description

Set global Auto image luminosity value

X4#.

View global Auto image luminosity value X4#.

Set horizontal location of ﬁrst active pixel in active input.

Increase value. Decrease value. View horizontal location of ﬁrst active

pixel in active input.

Set vertical location of ﬁrst active line in active input.

Increase value. Decrease value. View vertical location of ﬁrst active line

in active input.

Pixel phase (RGB and YUV-HD input signals only)

Specify a value

Increment value Decrement value View value

Total pixels (RGB and YUV-HD only)

Specify a value

Increment value Decrement value View value

Active pixels

Specify a value

Increment value Decrement value View value

NOTE: X! = Input selection; 1 – 3

X$ = H/V start — 0 to 255 (default midpoint = 128, translates to the default value in the input lookup tables

= Pixel phase; 0-63 (default = 31)

= Total pixels; (±512 of the default value)

= Active pixels; (±512 of the default value)

X4# = Auto-Image Threshold Value; 0 (black) through 100 (white), default = 25

EX^PHAS} PhasX!*X^]

E+PHAS} PhasX!*X^] E-PHAS} PhasX!*X^] EPHAS} X^]

EX&TPIX} TpixX!*X&]

E+TPIX} TpixX!*X&] E-TPIX} TpixX!*X&] ETPIX} X&]

EX*APIX} ApixX!*X*]

E+APIX} ApixX!*X*] E-APIX} ApixX!*X*] EAPIX} X*]

Set pixel phase to speciﬁed value for active input.

Increase value. Decrease value. View pixel phase.

Set total pixels to speciﬁed value for active input.

Increase value. Decrease value. View total pixels.

Set active pixels to speciﬁed value for active input.

Increase value. Decrease value. View active pixels.

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Command ASCII command

(host to processor)

Active lines

Specify a value

Increment value Decrement value View value

3:2, 2:2, 24:1 Film mode detect

Enable ﬁlm detect Disable ﬁlm detect View setting

EX(ALIN} AlinX!*X(]

E+ALIN} AlinX!*X(] E-ALIN} AlinX!*X(] EALIN} X(]

EX!*1FILM} FilmX!*X1)] EX!*0FILM} FilmX!*X1)] EX!FILM} X1)]

Picture Adjustments

Video mute

Unmute output

X7!*0B VmtX7!*00] Restore picture for output X7!.

Response

(processor to host)

Additional description

Set active lines to speciﬁed value for active input.

Increase value. Decrease value. Show active lines.

Turn ﬁlm mode detection on. Turn ﬁlm mode detection off. View setting.

Mute output video Mute output sync and

video Query output state

Color

Specify a value Increment value Decrement value View value

Tint

Specify a value Increment value Decrement value View value

Contrast

Specify a value Increment value Decrement value View value

Brightness

Specify a value Increment value Decrement value View value

X7!*1B Vmt X7!*01] Mute video only on output X7!. X7!*2B Vmt X7!*02] Mute sync and video on output X7!.

X7!B X4@] Queries mute status of output X7!..

X1%

EX1%COLR} ColrX!*X1%] E+COLR} ColrX!*X1%] E-COLR} ColrX!*X1%] ECOLR} X1%]

EX1%TINT} TintX!*X1%] E+TINT} TintX!*X1%] E-TINT} TintX!*X1%] ETINT} X1%]

EX1%CONT} ContX!*X1%] E+CONT} ContX!*X1%] E-CONT} ContX!*X1%] ECONT} X1%]

EX1%BRIT} BritX!*X1%] E+BRIT} BritX!*X1%] E-BRIT} BritX!*X1%] EBRIT} X1%]

Set color level to Increase value.

Decrease value. Show color level.

Set tint level to Increase value.

Decrease value. Show tint level.

Set contrast level to Increase value.

Decrease value. Show contrast level.

Set brightness level to Increase value.

Decrease value. Show brightness level.

NOTE: X! = Input selection; 1 – 3

X( = Active lines — (±512 of the default value)

X1)

= 0 (off/disable), 1 (on/enable)

X1% = Picture adjustment; 0 to 127 (default 64) (Three digit response – 0 padding) X4@ = Video Mute: 0 = Unmute video/sync, 1 = Mute video to black, 2 = Mute video and sync X7! = Output Group Selection; 0 = All outputs (Default), 1 = Output 1 Only (HDMI), 2 = Output 2A and 2B Only

(HDMI & DTP), 3 = None

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Command ASCII command

Detail ﬁlter

Specify a value Increment value Decrement value View value

Horizontal shift

Specify a value Increment value Decrement value View value

Vertical shift

Specify a value Increment value Decrement value View value

Horizontal size

Specify a value Increment value Decrement value View value

(host to processor)

EX1%HDET} HdetX!*X1%] E+HDET} HdetX!*X1%] E-HDET} HdetX!*X1%] EHDET} X1%]

EX1^HCTR} HctrX!*X1^] E+HCTR} HctrX!*X1^] E-HCTR} HctrX!*X1^] EHCTR} X1^]

EX1^VCTR} VctrX!*X1^] E+VCTR} VctrX!*X1^] E-VCTR} VctrX!*X1^] EVCTR} X1^]

EX1&HSIZ} HsizX!*X1&] E+HSIZ} HsizX!*X1&] E-HSIZ} Hsiz EHSIZ} X1&]

Response

(processor to host)

*X1&]

Additional description

Set detail level to Increase value.

Decrease value. Show detail level.

Set horizontal position to Shift position right.

Shift image left. Show horizontal position value.

Set vertical position to Shift image down.

Shift image up. Show vertical position value.

Set horizontal size to Widen the image.

Make image narrower. Show horizontal size value.

X1%

X1^

X1&

X1^

Vertical size

Specify a value Increment value Decrement value View value

NOTE: X! = Input selection; 1 – 3

X1% = Picture adjustment; 0 to 127 (default 64) (Three digit response – 0 padding)

X1^ = H or V position (range -11000 to +11000) X1& = H or V size (range 10 to 11000)

EX1&VSIZ} Vsiz E+VSIZ} E-VSIZ} EVSIZ}

VsizX!*

X1&]

*X1&]

X1&] X1&]

Set vertical size to Make the image taller.

Make image shorter. Show vertical size value.

X1&

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Command ASCII command

(host to processor)

Response

(processor to host)

Output Conﬁguration

Output scaler rate

Set output rate

View output rate

Digital output format

Set format

View setting

Screen saver (runs when no active video in selected input)

Set mode

View mode

Set time duration

View time duration

View screen saver status

EX2!RATE} RateX2!]

ERATE} X2!]

EX@*X4*OTYP} OtypX@*X4**X4(]

EX@OTYP} X4**X4(]

EMX4)SSAV} SsavMX4)] Sets the screen saver mode to X4)

EMSSAV} X4)]

ETX2*SSAV} SsavTX2*]

ETSSAV} X2*]

ESSSAV} X6#] View screen saver status X6#.

Additional description

Select output resolution and refresh rate.

Show selected output rate.

Sets the output color space/format for digital output to X4*. Automatic format

X4( is also reported in the response.

View the output color space for digital output X@. Automatic format X4( is also reported in the response.

(default: 1 = black). View the current screen saver mode

X4).

Sets the screen saver time duration

X2* seconds (default: 501 = never).

View the screen saver time duration

X2*.

NOTE: When the Screen Saver mode automatically enables or disables output sync (entering or exiting

the X6# = 2 state), an unsolicited SsavS X6# ] response is broadcast.

AFL mode

Disable AFL mode Enable AFL mode

View AFL mode setting

DTP protocol

View protocol

E0GLOK} Glok0] E1GLOK} Glok1]

EGLOK} X1)]

EO3HDBT} X7$]

Disables global AFL mode (default). Locks the outputs refresh rate to the

inputs refresh rate. View current global AFL mode

View twisted pair output protocol

NOTE: An unsolicited “HdbtO3* X7$] is broadcast to all verbose 1 or 3 ports if the position of the DTP/

HDBaseT switch is changed.

NOTE: X@ = Output selection: 0 = All outputs (Only available for Video Mute),1 = Output 1 Only (HDMI),

2 = Output 2A Only (HDMI), 3 = Output 2B Only

X1)

= 0 (off/disable), 1 (on/enable)

X2! = Scaler resolution; see page 41 for scaler resolution details X2* = On-screen menu time-out (default = 10) /Output sync time-out (default = 501-never)

0 = Menu/cursor never times out/output sync is instantly disabled with no active input 1 to 500, in 1 second increments, 501 = output sync never times out

X4) = Screen Saver modes; 1 = Black screen (Default), 2 = Blue output with OSD “INPUT x NO SIGNAL” X4* = HDMI Output Format; see page 43 for HDMI output formats X4( = Digital Output Format: see page 43 for Digital output formats X6# = Screen Saver Status; 0 = Active Input; timer not running, 1 = No active input; timer is running;

output sync still active, 2 = No active input; timer has expired; output sync disabled

X7$ = DTP Output Format; 0 = DTP format (Default), 1 = HDBaseT Format

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Command ASCII command

(host to processor)

Response

(processor to host)

Audio Conﬁguration

Audio mute (global setting - persists beyond a power cycle)

Audio mute on

1Z Amt1

]

Additional description

Mute selected audio input.

Audio mute off

View audio mute status

Audio input format — (for deﬁning the audio portion of EDID on HDMI and DisplayPort inputs)

Set none Set 2CH digital Set FULL digital

View setting

0Z Amt0

EIX!*0AFMT} EIX!*1AFMT} EIX!*2AFMT} EIX!AFMT}

]

X1)]

AfmtI*X!*0

AfmtI*X!*1

AfmtI*X!*2

X5*]

] ] ]

Unmute selected audio input.

View audio mute status.

Mute all audio for input X!. Select 2CH digital for input X!. Select FULL digital for input X!.. Show audio input type for input X!.

NOTE: Applies to inputs 2 and 3 only.

Presets

User memory presets

Recall preset

Save preset

Delete/clear preset

User preset name

Write preset name

View preset name

1*X2%. 1RprX2%

1*X2%, 1SprX2%

EX1*X2%PRST} PrstX1*X2%

]

E1*X2%,X1$PNAM} Pnam1*X2%,X1$ E1*X2%PNAM} X1$

]

Recalls user preset input.

Saves user preset input.

Clears user preset input.

Set the name

View the name

X1$

X2%.

NOTE: To restore a default User Preset Name, a single space character should be entered for

unassigned presets = “[unassigned]” Valid only for existing presets.

X2%

for selected

X2%

for selected

X2%

for selected

for user preset X2%.

X1$

for user preset

X1$

;

Input presets

Recall presets Save presets

Delete/clear preset

Input preset name

Write preset name

View preset name

X2^

. 2RprX2^

X2^

, 2SprX2^

EX2*X2^PRST} PrstX2*X2^

] ]

]

E2*X2^,X1$PNAM} Pnam2*X2^,X1$ E2*X2^PNAM} X1$

]

Recalls input preset Saves input parameters to preset

Clears input preset

Set the name

View the name

X1$

NOTE: To restore a default Input Preset Name, a single space character should be entered for

unassigned presets = “[unassigned]” Valid only for existing presets.

NOTE: X! = Input selection; 1 – 3

X1) = off/disable (0), on/enable (1) X1$ = Text label – up to 16 characters X2% = Memory presets — 1 to 16 X2^ = Input presets — 1 to 128 X5* = Audio input type; 0 = None – Input muted (EDID has no CEA extension), 1 = LPCM-2Ch (LPCM-2Ch

audio requested from source via EDID), 2 = Full Digital (via EDID allows digital audio format from source)

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X2^

for input preset X2^.

X1$

for preset X2^.

X1$

;

X2^

Command ASCII command

(host to processor)

Auto Memories

Enable

Disable

View setting

EX!*1AMEM} AmemX!*1

EX!*0AMEM} AmemX!*0]

EX!AMEM} X1)] View auto memory status for X!.

Advanced Conﬁgurations

Test pattern

Set test pattern View test pattern

EX2)TEST} TestX2)] ETEST} X2)]

Freeze

Enable Disable

View setting

Auto Switch mode

Disable High to Low (3 to 1)

Low to High (1 to 3)

View setting

E0AUSW E1AUSW} Ausw1]

E2AUSW} Ausw2]

EAUSW} X7#]

}

Response

(processor to host)

]

Frz1] Frz0]

X1)]

Ausw0]

Additional description

Set auto memory on. Previous settings for incoming signal are auto recalled.

Set auto memory off. Default settings are always used unless input preset is recalled manually.

Select test pattern View which test pattern is used.

Freeze selected input. Unfreeze selected input.

View freeze setting.

Manual input switching only. Gives priority to the highest active

input. Gives priority to the lowest active

input.

View current setting.

X2)

Switch effect

Cut Fade

View setting

E0SWEF

}

Swef0]

E1SWEF} Swef1]

ESWEF} X4%]

Sets the switch effect to cut. Sets the switch effect to fade through

to black. View effect setting.

Front panel lockout (executive mode)

Enable Mode 1 Enable Mode 2 Disable

View front panel lock status

Exe1] Exe2] Exe0]

X2(]

Lock out entire front panel. Limited front panel adjustments. Adjustments and selections can be

made from front panel. Show executive mode status.

NOTE: For full lock mode details see the “Setting the Front Panel Locks (Executive Modes)” section.

NOTE: X! = Input selection; 1 – 3

X1)

= off/disable (0), on/enable (1)

X2) = Test patterns: 0 = off (default), 1 = Crop, 2 = alternating lines, 3 = alternating pixels, 4 = crosshatch,

5 = 4x4 crosshatch, 6 = color bars, 7 = grayscale, 8 = ramp, 9 = white ﬁeld, 10 = 1.33 aspect ratio, 11 = 1.78 aspect ratio, 12 = 1.85 aspect ratio, 13 = 2.35 aspect ratio, 14 = blue mode

X2( = Executive mode status: 0 = Off / disabled (default), 1 = Exe Mode 1 - Complete front panel lockout,

2 = Exe Mode 2 - Partial front panel lockout (only input selection and Auto-Image are still available)

X4% = Video Switching Effect; 0 = Cut, 1 = Fade through Black (default) X7# = Auto Switch Mode; 0 = Disable (Default), 1 = Gives priority to the highest numbered active input,

2 = Gives priority to the lowest numbered active input

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Command ASCII command

Aspect Ratio mode

Enable Fill mode

Enable Follow mode

View aspect ratio setting

Overscan mode (applies only to SMPTE [NTSC/PAL - 1080p 50/60] input rates

Set value

View status

HDCP notiﬁcation (shows green screen)

(host to processor)

EX!*1ASPR} AsprX!*1] EX!*2ASPR} AsprX!*2] EX!ASPR} X3(]

EX#*X3*OSCN} OscnX#*X3*] Set input type X# to overscan mode

EX#OSCN} X3*]

Response

(processor to host)

Additional description

Set aspect ratio to Fill (default).

Set aspect ratio to Follow.

Show current aspect ratio

X3*.

View current overscan status.

Enable HDCP notiﬁcation

Disable HDCP notiﬁcation

Query HDCP notiﬁcation

HDCP status

Query input

Query output

HDCP authorized device

Enable HDCP Authorization

Disable HDCP Authorization

Query status

View video signal presence

View signal presence

EN1HDCP} HdcpN1]

EN0HDCP} HdcpN0]

ENHDCP} HdcpNX1)]

EIX!HDCP} HdcpIX!*X4$]

EOX@HDCP} HdcpOX@*X4$]

EEX!*1HDCP} HdcpEX!*X1)]

EEX!*0HDCP} HdcpEX!*X1)]

EEX!HDCP} X1)]

E0LS} X6!*X6!*X6!]

X1)]

X4$]

IN00

X6!*X6!*X6!]

•

Enable the HDCP notiﬁcation (default)

Disable the HDCP notiﬁcation verbose response (0/1)

Query the HDCP notiﬁcation verbose response (0/1)

Query the HDCP status of the HDMI or Display Port inputs

verbose response (0/1) Query the HDCP status of the HDMI

output verbose response (0/1)

Enable HDCP Authorization on input

X!.

Disable HDCP Authorization on input

X!.

View HDCP Authorization status.

IN #1*IN #2*IN #3 (X6!: 0 = no input; 1 = input detected).

verbose mode (2/3)

NOTE: X! = Input selection; 1 – 3

X@ = Output selection: 0 = All outputs (Only available for Video Mute),1 = Output 1 Only (HDMI),

2 = Output 2A Only (HDMI), 3 = Output 2B Only

X# = Input video format; 0 = Auto detect, 1 = RGB (default), 2 = Auto YUV, 3 = RGBcvS, 4 = S-video,

5 = Composite video, 6 = HDMI/DVI, 7 = DisplayPort

X1)

= off/disable (0), on/enable (1)

X3* = Overscan (Applied only to SMPTE [NTSC/PAL, 480p – 1080p] input rates)

0 = 0.0% (Default for RGB, HDMI) (A “True” Auto-Image is executed on SMPTE inputs) 1 = 2.5% (Default for YUV Auto, S-Video and CV) (An Auto-Image command snaps to a 2.5% table; no true Auto-Image), 2 = 5.0% (Auto-Image command snaps to a 5.0% table; no true Auto-Image)

X3( = Aspect ratio 1 = Fill (ﬁlls entire output raster, default), 2 = Follow (follows native aspect ratio) X4$ = HDCP status; 0 = no sink or source device detected, 1 = sink or source detected with HDCP,

2 = sink or source detected but no HDCP is present

X6! = Video Signal Status; 0 = Video / TMDS signal not detected, 1 = Video / TMDS signal detected

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Command ASCII command

(host to processor)

Power Save

Power save OFF

Power save ON

View setting

E0PSAV} Psav0]

E1PSAV} Psav1]

EPSAV} X6@]

USB device status

Enable USB device Disable USB device

View setting

EX5(*1ADEV} AdevX5(*1] Enable USB device X5(. EX5(*0ADEV} AdevX5(*0] Disable USB device X5(.

EX5(ADEV} X1)]

Response

(processor to host)

Additional description

Default: runs in full power mode, the product will always output video.

ANNOTATOR 300 enters low power state that can only be exited via

E0PSAV} command, or front

panel button press View current power save status.

View current USB device status.

View USB device information

Network Printer

Network printer

Enable network printer

Disable network printer View setting

Printer URI option

Set URI option View setting

Printer quantity

Deﬁne printer quantity

View setting

45i} Inf45*X5(*X5#

*<calibration

status>*<device ID>]

EE1PRTR} PrtrE1]

EE0PRTR} PrtrE0] EEPRTR} X1)]

View details about last moved/touched USB device

Enable Network Printing when the capture button is triggered.

Disable Network Printing (default). View network printer setting

EUX6*PRTR} PrtrUX6*] Sets the printer URI to X6*. EUPRTR} X6*]

Example: E U lpd://10.13.1.22 PRTR }

View printer URI setting

NOTE: “lpd” must be lower case

EQX7(PRTR} PrtrQX7(] Deﬁnes number of copies to print (X7()

when image is captured.

EQPRTR} X7(]

View the current number of copies to print.

NOTE:

X1)

= off/disable (0), on/enable (1)

X5#

= Line color, 6 bit RGB, 64 total colors (see page 38 for full details)

X5( = All ports (0), USB device (1-64) X6@ = Power Save modes; 0 = Full Power mode (Default), 1 = Low Power state X6* = Printer URI address, Example: lpd://10.13.1.22 X7( = Number of copies to print (printer quantity): 1-50 (default = 1)

Annotator 300 • SIS Communication and Control 49

Command ASCII command

(host to processor)

Response

(processor to host)

Additional description

Annotation type

Set type View type

EX5)DRAW} DrawX5)] EDRAW} X5)]

Sets current annotation to View current annotation type.

Annotation coordinates

Location Complete annotation

EX5&APNT} EASTP} Astp]

(no response)

Places the annotation location at Indicates the end of an annotation

function.

NOTE: All coordinate values sent to the Annotator are interpreted according to the guidelines for the current

annotation type.

Example: Draw a square

Esc 00000000APNT} Esc 00100000APNT} Esc 00100010APNT} Esc 00000010APNT} Esc 00000000APNT} Esc ASTP}

Annotation color

Set color View color

EX5(*X5#ACOL} AcolX5(*X5#] Sets the color to EX5(ACOL} X5#]

View current annotation color.

NOTE: The color setting applies to all annotation types.

Annotation object ﬁll

Enable object ﬁll Disable object ﬁll View setting

E1FILL} Fill1] E0FILL} Fill0] EFILL} X1)]

Enable ﬁll for new objects drawn. Disable ﬁll for new objects drawn. View current ﬁll setting.

NOTE: The fill setting applies to rectangles and ellipses drawn after the setting has been modified.

X5)

X5#

for device X5(.

X5&

Text conﬁguration

Set text font View font

EX5!FONT} Font*X5!] EFONT} X5!]

NOTE: Font files must be stored on the hardware in the “Font” folder.

Set text size View text size

NOTE: X1) = off/disable (0), on/enable (1)

X5) = Annotation type: 0 = eraser, 1 = pointer, 2 = freehand, 3 = highlighter, 4 = vector line, 5 = arrow line

(arrow appears at the endpoint of the vector), 6 = ellipse, 7 = rectangle, 8 = text tool, 9 = spotlight, 10 = zoom tool, 11 = pan tool

X5! = Font selection — 16 character ﬁle name including *.TTF extension, 0 = default font (DeJaVuSans) X5@ = Font size — 8 to 63 point font (default = 18 pt) X5# = Line color — 6 bit RGB, 64 total colors; 000000 = Black, 010000 = Dark red (33%), 100000 = Medium

red (66%), 110000 = Bright red (100%), 001100 = Bright green (66%), 000011 = Bright blue (default), 111111 = White, 010101 = Dark gray (33%)

X5& = Annotation coordinates — 8 digit number with ﬁrst four being the X coordinate, the last four the

Y coordinate, limits = 1000,1000. Fixed for any output rate. Example, (0,0) = 00000000 = top left; (500,500) = 05000500 = screen center.

X5( = All ports (0), USB device (1-64)

EX5@TXSZ} TxszX5@] ETXSZ} X5@]

Set annotation font to View current font ﬁle name.

Set annotation text size to View current text size.

X5!

X5@

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Command ASCII command

(host to processor)

Keyboard locale conﬁguration

Set keyboard locale

View keyboard locale

EX7%LCID} Lcid•X7%] ELCID} X7%]

Line conﬁguration

Set line weight View size

EX5$LNWT} LnwtX5$] ELNWT} X5$]

Drop shadow

Enable drop shadow Disable drop shadow View setting

E1SHDW} Shdw1] E0SHDW} Shdw0] ESHDW} X1)]

Eraser/highlighter size

Set eraser/highlighter size

View size

EX5$ERSR} ErsrX5$]

EERSR} X5$]

Annotation edit functions

Clear all annotations

Undo last annotation

Redo annotation

E0EDIT} Edit0]

E1EDIT} Edit1]

E2EDIT} Edit2]

Annotation display

Set output to show annotation

View font

EX7!ASHW} AshwX7!]

EASHW} X7!]

Response

(processor to host)

Additional description

X5$

X7%

pixels.

X5$

Set keyboard locale to

View current keyboard locale.

Set line weight to View current line weight setting.

Enable a drop shadow. Disable drop shadow. View current ﬁll setting.

Set the eraser/highlighter size to

View current eraser/highlighter size.

Clears all annotations on the output. Cannot be undone.

Undoes the last annotation. 15 states are held in memory.

Previously removed annotation is placed back on the output.

Set which video outputs display annotations.

View setting.

Cursor display

Set output to show cursor

View font

EX7!CSHW} CshwX7!]

ECSHW} X7!]

Cursor time-out

Set cursor time out View time-out

EX2*CDUR} CdurX2*] Set cursor duration to X2* seconds. ECDUR} X2*]

NOTE: Setting the time-out to zero disables the cursor time-out.

NOTE: X1) = off/disable (0), on/enable (1)

X2* = On-screen menu time-out (default = 10) /Output sync time-out (default = 501-never)

0 = Menu/cursor never times out/output sync is instantly disabled with no active input 1 to 500, in 1 second increments, 501 = output sync never times out

X5$ = Line weight, eraser, or highlighter width — 1 to 63 pixels wide (default = 8) X7! = Output Group Selection; 0 = All outputs (Default), 1 = Output 1 Only (HDMI), 2 = Output 2A and 2B Only

(HDMI & DTP), 3 = None

X7% = Keyboard Locale Selection; 1033 = US Keyboard layout (Default), 1031 = German Keyboard layout,

1034 = Spanish Keyboard layout, 1036 = French Keyboard layout, 2057 = Great Britain Keyboard layout

Set which video outputs display the cursor.

View setting.

Annotator 300 • SIS Communication and Control 51

Command ASCII command

On-screen clock

Enable on-screen clock View settings

On-screen clock horizontal position

Speciﬁc value Increment to right

Increment to left View settings

On-screen clock vertical position

Speciﬁc value Increment up Increment down View settings

Panel calibration mode

Enter calibration mode

Exit calibration mode

View setting

(host to processor)

EX5^TIME} TimeX5^] ETIME} X5^]

EKX1^HCTR} HctrKX1^] EK+HCTR} HctrKX1^]

EK-HCTR} HctrKX1^] EKHCTR} X1^]

EKX1^VCTR} VctrKX1^] EK+VCTR} VctrKX1^] EK-VCTR} VctrKX1^] EKVCTR} X1^]

E1PCAL} Pcal1] E0PCAL} Pcal0] EPCAL} X1)]

Response

(processor to host)

Additional description

Display the time on the video output. View setting.

X1^

Set horizontal position to Shift clock right.

Shift clock left. Horizontal position value is

Set vertical position to Shift clock down.

Shift clock up. Vertical position value is

Enter touchpanel calibration mode.

Exit touchpanel calibration mode.

View calibration setting.

Auto annotation clear

Set annotation clear

View setting

Annotation white/blackboard

Disable whiteboard

Enable whiteboard

Enable blackboard

View setting

EX6(ACLR} AclrX6(] Set auto annotation clear to X6(. EACLR} X6(] Annotation clear setting is X6(.

E0WHBD} Whbd0] E1WHBD} Whbd1] E2WHBD} Whbd2] EWHBD} X7@]

Disable whiteboard (default).

Enable whiteboard

Enable blackboard (OSD mute button).

View current setting.

NOTE: X1) = off/disable (0), on/enable (1)

X1^ = H or V position (range -11000 to +11000)

X5^ = On-screen clock: 0 = disabled (default), 1 = date and time, 2 = time only, 3 = date only X6( = Auto Annotation Clear; 0 = Disabled (default), 1 = Clear after an input switch; 2 = Clear after an input

switch or when a new input frequency is detected

X7@ = White/Blackboard status; 0 = Disabled (Default), 1 = Whiteboard is enabled, 2 = Blackboard is enabled

Annotator 300 • SIS Communication and Control 52

Command ASCII command

(host to processor)

Response

(processor to host)

Additional description

On-Screen Menu Conﬁguration

Menu time-out

Set menu time-out period

View time-out

EX2*MDUR} MdurX2*]

EMDUR} X2*]

Sets the menu duration to seconds

View setting.

NOTE: Setting the time-out to zero disables the on-screen display (OSD) time-out.

Menu display

Set output to show menu

View setting

EX7!MSHW} MshwX7!]

EMSHW} X7!]

Sets which video outputs display the OSD.

View setting.

NOTE: If the menu is being displayed on one output, annotating in the menu area on outputs not showing the

menu still affects the menu. The area is safe for annotation on any screen after the menu times out and docks away.

Menu graphics

X2*

Load default OSD

Load user deﬁned OSD

E0MLOD} Mlod00]

E1MLOD} Mlod01]

Loads the factory default OSD from the ﬁrmware.

Checks the ﬁle system for custom OSD and reloads the images.

OSD/front panel capture and recall button modes

Save to internal memory

Save to IQC

Save to USB ﬂash

Save to network drive

View setting

E0MCAP} Mcap0]

E1MCAP} Mcap1]

E2MCAP} Mcap2]

E3MCAP} Mcap3]

EMCAP} 3]/2]/1]/0]

Sets the OSD image capture button to capture the image and save it to internal ﬂash memory. The image recall is also set to the local storage only.

Sets the OSD image capture button to capture image to temporary memory for Image Quick Capture (IQC). The image recall is also set to the local storage only.

Sets the OSD image capture button to send image to the connected USB ﬂash device. The image recall is also set to the USB and the local storage.

Sets the OSD image capture button to send image to the conﬁgured network

drive. The image recall is also set to the designated network folder and the local storage.

View setting.

NOTE: In order for the network capture to occur, user must have set the Network Driver Capture Settings

(Domain, Username, and Password). To print without saving a copy of the image file, set capture mode to Image Quick Capture (1)

NOTE: X2* = On-screen menu time-out (default = 10)

0 = Menu/cursor never times out 1 to 500, in 1 second increments

X7! = Output Group Selection; 0 = All outputs (Default), 1 = Output 1 Only (HDMI), 2 = Output 2A and 2B Only

(HDMI & DTP), 3 = None

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Command ASCII command

(host to processor)

Response

(processor to host)

Additional description

Image capture/recall

Image capture/recall to product ﬂash memory

Save image to ﬂash

Save image to USB

Save image to external

Recall image

Mute image

Current image

Save image to ﬂash

Save image to USB

Save image to external

E0*X7^MF} Ims0*X7&]

E2*X7^MF} Ims2*X7&]

E3*X7^MF} Ims3*X7&]

EX6$*X7&RF} ImrX6$*X7&]

E0*0RF} Imr0]

ERF} X7&]

Imr*X7&]

E0MF} Ims0]

E2MF} Ims2]

E3MF} Ims3]

Saves currently displayed image to memory under designated name and currently selected capture ﬁle format.

Saves currently displayed image to USB memory under designated name and currently selected capture ﬁle format.

Saves currently displayed image to conﬁgured network under designated name and currently selected capture ﬁle format.

Recalls displayed image (ﬁle extension is required).

Mutes image on the output and reveals live input video

View currently displayed image name. verbose response (1 and 3)

Saves currently displayed to memory using capture ﬁle format settings.

Saves currently displayed to USB memory using capture ﬁle format settings.

Saves currently displayed to conﬁgured network using capture ﬁle format settings.

NOTE: USB Capture will send the image to the first enumerated USB drive and saved in the “Annotator_

Images” folder. Multiple USB drives are not supported. Images captured to the flash will be saved in the “Graphics” folder

Image quick capture

Save image to RAM

E QCAP} Qcap]

Saves currently displayed image to Annotator RAM.

NOTE: Qcap response invokes Quick Capture software running on a PC to request image data.

Image streaming duration depends on network speed

NOTE: X6$ = File location; 0 = Internal Flash, 2 = Attached USB drive (Only ONE USB drive can be connected),

3 = Network location (location must be conﬁgured or E25 will be issued)

X7^ = Filename/preﬁx name without extension (12 characters) X7& = Filename with extension

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Command ASCII command

(host to processor)

Image capture ﬁle format

Set capture ﬁle format

EFX6%CFMT} CfmtFX6%]

Response

(processor to host)

Additional description

Sets the ﬁle format for the images that will be captured.

View setting

Set preﬁx name

Clear preﬁx name

Read preﬁx name

NOTE: Unit does not send out a tagged response until completion of capture to designated location.

Note that the filename will be enumerated with a time and date stamp (YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS). Also note that if a prefix is defined then an underscore will be placed between the prefix and date/time stamp.

Example of filename when file format is set to .jpg, prefix is set to “Room-20”and the capture is taken

at 11/12/13 at 7:35pm :Room-20_20131112_193500.jpg

EFCFMT} X6%]

EPX7^CFMT} CfmtP•X7^]

CFMT} CfmtP•/]

•

EPCFMT} X11@]

View the captured ﬁle format.

Sets the preﬁx name for captured images.

Removes the preﬁx name.

View the preﬁx name.

Network folder capture/recall settings

Set folder path

EFX6&NTWK} NtwkF•X6&]

Sets the folder path.

Example: EF10.13.198.131/AnaheimCourt/Room20NTWK}

Clear folder path

Read folder path

Set user name

Clear user name

NTWK} NtwkF

•

]

•

EFNTWK} NtwkF•X6&]

EUX1*NTWK} NtwkUX1*]

NTWK} NtwkU

•

]

•

Reset folder path.

Read folder path.

Sets network user name.

Resets network user name.

Read user name

Set password

Clear password

Read password

NOTE: X1* = Text string up to 32 characters drawn from the alphabet (A-Z), digits (0-9), minus sign/hyphen (-).

No blank or space characters are permitted as part of a name. No distinction is made between upper and lower case. The ﬁrst character must be an alpha character. The last character must not be a minus sign/hyphen.

X6% = Image Capture File Format; 1 = JPG, 2 = BMP (default) X6& = Network folder path (spaces not allowed). Example: 10.13.198.131/AnaheimCourt/Room20 I X7^ = Filename/preﬁx name without extension (12 characters) X11@ = Text string up to 63 characters drawn from the alphabet (A-Z), digits (0-9), minus sign/hyphen (-).

X13#

= Password 12 alphanumeric characters

EUNTWK} X1*] EPX13#NTWK} NtwkP****]

NTWK} NtwkP

•

]

•

EPNTWK} ****] or •]

Read network user name.

Sets network password.

Resets network password.

View if password is set (**** = password, •= no password)

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Command ASCII command

(host to processor)

Response

(processor to host)

Additional description

USB driver commands

List user loaded driver ﬁles

Delete user loaded driver ﬁles

ELUSBF} <lename>]<lename>]

...<lename>]]

ED<lename>USBF} UsbfD

<lename>]

•

Time zone

Set time zone

View current time zone

List all time zone

E<zone name>*TZON} Tzon

<zone name> * <description>]

•

ETZON} <zone name> * <description>] E*TZON} <zone name> * <description>]

<zone name> * <description>] <zone name> * <description>]

Resets

Erase user-supplied web pages and ﬁles

Erase current directory and ﬁles

Erase current directory and subdirectories

Erase ﬂash memory Reset all device settings

to factory default settings Absolute system reset

Absolute system reset (but retain IP)

E<lename>EF} Del•<lename>]

E/EF} Ddl]

E//EF} Ddl]

EZFFF} Zpf] EZXXX} Zpx]

EZQQQ} Zpq]

EZY} Zpy]

Includes resetting IP to

192.168.254.254 and subnet mask to

255.255.000.000.

NOTE: This reset is similar to ZQQQ but excludes IP address, subnet mask, gateway addresses, unit name, DHCP

setting, and port mapping (telnet/web/direct access) in order to maintain communications with device. Recommended after a firmware update.

Information request

General information Query ﬁrmware version Query part number View internal

temperature

I/i

Q/q

N/n

E 20STAT} X1@]

Backup/Restore conﬁguration

Save box conﬁguration to ﬁle system

Restore conﬁguration from ﬁle system

NOTE: X! = Input selection, 1 to 3

X% = Detected Input Video Format: 0 = No signal present, 1 = RGB, 2 = Auto YUV, 3 = RGBcvS, 4 = S-Video,

5 = Composite, 6 = DVI, 7 = HDMI, 8 = DisplayPort

X1) = off/disable (0), on/enable (1) X1! = Input standard: 0 = No signal, 1 = NTSC, 2 = PAL, 3 = SECAM, - = N/A (when input is set to a high

resolution signal format)

X1@ = Internal temperature (in degrees Celsius) X1# = Horizontal and vertical frequencies (format is three digit with single decimal and leading zeros<

for example, 075.3)

X7* = Conﬁguration type: 0 = IP conﬁg, 1 = Event conﬁg, 2 = Box conﬁg

E1*X7*XF} Cfg1*X7*]

E0*X7*XF} Cfg0*X7*]

VidX!•TypX%•StdX1!•BlkX1)•HrtX1#•VrtX1#] x.xx] zz-zzz-zz]

View ﬁrmware version. View part number. Temperature in degrees Celsius.

Backup the current device conﬁguration

Restore device conﬁguration

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Using the Command/Response Table for IP SIS Commands

Symbol Definitions

= Space

•

X10! = Specific port number (01-99), 00 = reserved X10% = On/off status: 0 = off/disable; 1 = on/enable

X11!

= Version number (listed to two decimal places)

X11@

= Text string up to 63 characters drawn from the alphabet (A-Z), digits (0-9), minus sign/hyphen (-). No blank or space characters are permitted as part of a name. No distinction is made between upper and lower case. The first character must be an alpha character. The last character must not be a minus sign/hyphen.

X11#

= Time and date (for set) In the format: MM/DD/YY•HH:MM:SS where: MM = month: 01 (January) through 12 (December), DD = 01 through 31, YY = 00 through 99, HH = 00 through 24, MM = 00 through 59, SS = 00 through 59

X11$

= IP address: (###.###.###.###). Leading zeros in each of 4 fields are optional in setting values, and are suppressed in returned values.

X11*

= Hardware (MAC) address: ##-##-##-##-##-## X11( = Subnet mask (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx). Leading zeros are optional in setting values in each

of four fields, and are suppressed in returned values. Default subnet mask = 255.255.0.0

X12@

= Verbose mode: 0 = clear/none (default, Telnet), 1 = verbose mode (default, RS-232/RS-422), 2 = tagged responses for queries, 3 = verbose mode/tagged for queries.

NOTE: If tagged responses are enabled, all read commands return the constant string

and the value as the set command does (for example, the read processor name command ECN}, returns Ipn•

X13# = Password (12 characters = maximum length; no special characters are allowed.)

NOTE: A user password cannot be assigned if no administrator password exists;

the E14 error code is returned. If the administrator password is cleared, the user password is also removed.

X14!

= Reading Password: RS-232 connection responds with password. IP connection responds with 4 asterisk (****) if password exists and empty if not, instead of actual password.

X14(

= Default name, (Annotator-300 + last 3 pairs of the MAC address)

X16(

= Time-out in 10 second steps,, 1-65000 (default = 30 = 30 seconds)

X10)]

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Response

(processor to host)

URL Encoded (Web)

(host to processor)

X11!]

ver01* X11!]

X11!]

Bld X11!]

X11!]

verbose mode (2/3)

Ver01*All responses from 2Q-3Q-4Q]

X11!]

Lib X11!]

All responses from 2Q-3Q-4Q]

verbose mode (2/3)

ver01* X11!]

X11!]

verbose mode (2/3)

Ver03 * X11! (plus web ver.-desc-UL

date/time)]

X11!(plus web ver.-desc-date/time)]

Ver04 * X11! (plus web ver.-desc-UL

ver02* X11!]

X11!(plus web ver.-desc-date/time)]

verbose mode (2/3)

date/time)]

verbose mode (2/3)

60-xxxx-yy]

Inf01* ANNOTATOR 300]

Pno 60-xxxx-yy]

verbose mode (2/3)

Annotation Graphics Processor]

ANNOTATOR 300]

verbose mode (2/3

Inf02* Annotation Graphics Processor]

# Bytes used out of #Kbytes ]

Inf03* # Bytes used out of #Kbytes ]

# Bytes used out of #Kbytes]

Inf04* # Bytes used out of #Kbytes ]

verbose mode (2/3)

(host to processor)

Command ASCII (Telnet)

Q Q

*Q *Q

**Q **Q

0Q 0Q

1Q 1Q

2Q 2Q

3Q 3Q

4Q 4Q

NOTE: An asterisk (*) after the version number indicates the version currently running. Caret (^) indicates bad checksum/invalid load. Question marks (?) indicate version not loaded.

Firmware version requests

Query ﬁrmware version

Query ﬁrmware and build

version

Query kernel ﬁrmware and

build version

Query ﬁrmware version

Query verbose version

information

Query bootstrap version

Query factory ﬁrmware version

Query updated ﬁrmware

version

Information requests

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N N

1i 1i

Request processor part

number

Request model name

2i 2i

3i 3i

4i 4i

Request model description

Request system memory

usage

Request user memory usage

NOTE: X11! = Version number (listed to two decimal places)

Response

(processor to host)

URL Encoded (Web)

(host to processor)

X11@]

Idh1]

Idh0]

IdhX10%]

Ipi• X11$]

X11$]

X11*]

Ips•X11(]

X11(]

Ipg•X11$]

X11$]

EX11@CN} WX11@CN| Ipn•X11@]

(host to processor)

IP setup commands

Set unit name

Command ASCII (Telnet)

E•CN} W%20CN| Ipn•X14(]

ECN} WCN|

E X11#CT} W X11# CT| Ipt•X11#]

E CT} WCT| X11#]

E1DH} W1DH

Set unit name to factory

default

Read unit name

Set time/date

Read time/date

Set DHCP on

E0DH} W0DH

EDH} WDH

E X11$CI} WX11$CI

Set DHCP off

View DHCP mode

Set IP address

ECI} WCI

Read IP address

ECH} WCH

Read hardware

address (MAC)

E X11(CS} WX11(CS

ECS} WCS

E X11$CG} W X11$CG

ECG} WCG

Set subnet mask

Read subnet mask

Set gateway IP address

Read gateway IP address

E2BOOT} Boot2]

NOTE: Changes made to any Ethernet settings do not take effect until the reboot networking command (2BOOT) is issued.

Reboot network

= Text string up to 63 characters drawn from the alphabet (A-Z), digits (0-9), minus sign/hyphen (-). No blank or space characters are permitted as

X11@

= Time and date (for set) In the format: MM/DD/YY•HH:MM:SS where: MM = month: 01 (January) through 12 (December), DD = 01 through 31,

part of a name. No distinction is made between upper and lower case. The ﬁrst character must be an alpha character. The last character must not

be a minus sign/hyphen.

X11#

YY = 00 through 99, HH = 00 through 24, MM = 00 through 59, SS = 00 through 59

NOTE: X10% = On/off status: 0 = off/disable; 1 = on/enable

Annotator 300 • SIS Communication and Control 59

= IP address: (###.###.###.###). Leading zeros in each of 4 ﬁelds are optional in setting values, and are suppressed in returned values.

X11$

= Hardware (MAC) address: ##-##-##-##-##-##

X11*

= Default name, (Annotator-300 + last 3 pairs of the MAC address)

X11( = Subnet mask (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx). Leading zeros are optional in setting values in each of four ﬁelds, and are suppressed in returned values. Default

subnet mask = 255.255.0.0.

X14(

Response

(processor to host)

X14!]

Ipa•X13#]

Ipa•]

Ipu•X13#]

Ipu•]

X14!]

VrbX12@]

X12@]

URL Encoded (Web)

(host to processor)

ECA} WCA

E X13#CA} WX13#CA

E•CA} W%20CA

E X13#CU} WX13#CU

E•CU} W%20CU

ECU} WCU

E X12@CV} W X12@CV

(wordy) relationship between the processor and a connected device. For a direct RS-232/422 connection, the processor is set for Verbose mode by default.

When the Annotator 300 is connected via Ethernet, Verbose mode is disabled by default in order to reduce the amount of communication traffic on the network.

NOTE: The processor can send out unsolicited information (such as notice of a volume or input change or a change in some other setting). That is called verbose

ECV} WCV

If you want to use the Verbose mode with a processor connected via Ethernet, this mode must be set to On each time you reconnect to the processor.

= Verbose mode: 0 = clear/none (default, Telnet), 1 = verbose mode (default, RS-232/RS-422), 2 = tagged responses for queries,

X12@

= Reading Password: RS-232 connection responds with password. IP connection responds with 4 asterisk (****) if password exists and empty if not,

3 = verbose mode/tagged for queries.

X13# = Password (12 characters = maximum length; no special characters are allowed.)

X14!

instead of actual password.

Command/Response Table for IP SIS Commands

yields an E14 response from the processor. If the administrator password is cleared (removed), the user password is also removed.

NOTE: A user password cannot be assigned if an administrator password does not exist. Entering a password when the Annotator 300 has not been configured

Read administrator password

Set administrator password

Clear administrator

password

Set user password

Command ASCII (Telnet)

NOTE: A user password cannot be assigned if an administrator password does not exist.

Clear user password

Read user password

Set verbose mode

NOTE:

Read verbose mode

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Response

Pti0*X16(]

(processor to host)

X16(]

Pti1*X16(]

X16(]

PmtX10!]

Pmt00023]

Pmt00000]

X10!]

Dir•{path}/

{directory}/]

URL Encoded (Web)

(host to processor)

E 0*X16(TC} W0%2AX16(TC

E 0TC} W0TC

E 1*X16(TC} W1%2AX16(TC

E 1TC} W1TC

EX10!MT} WX10!MT

E23MT} W23MT

E0MT} W0MT

EMT} WMT

E{path}/{directory}/CJ} W {path}/{directory}/CJ| Dir•{path}/{directory}/]

E / CJ} W%2FCJ| Dir•/]

E ..CJ} W%2E%2ECJ|

E CJ} WCJ| {path}/{directory}/]

NOTE: A directory does not actually exist until a file has been copied into the path.

= Time-out in 10 second steps,, 1-65000 (default = 30 = 30 seconds)

X10! = Speciﬁc port number (01-99), 00 = reserved X16(

Command ASCII (Telnet)

Ethernet data port

Set current conn port time-out

View current conn port time-

out

Set global IP port time-out

View global IP conn port time-

out

Re-map port designations

Set Telnet port map

Reset Telnet port map

Disable Telnet port map

Read Telnet port map

Directories

Change/create directory

Move back to root directory

Move up one directory

View current directory

NOTE:

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Response

(processor to host)

URL Encoded (Web)

(host to processor)

ﬁlename x • date/time •length]

W ﬁrst char in extension

ﬁrst char in extension DF|

ﬁlename x • date/time •length]

W ﬁrst char in extension

ﬁrst char in extension LF|

(host to processor)

File commands

Command ASCII (Telnet)

E DF} WDF| ﬁlename x • date/time •length]

List Files from current Directory

E ﬁrst char in extension DF} W ﬁrst char in extension DF| ﬁlename x • date/time •length]

E ﬁrst char in ﬁlename

ﬁrst char in extension DF}

List Selected Files from current

Installing the Software

Figure 20. PCS Download from the Extron Website

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NOTE: PCS versions prior to version 2.1 do not have the configuration pages for the

Annotator 300 device. Ensure you download PCS version 2.1 or later.

1. On the Extron website, select the Download tab (see figure 20, 1).

2. From the left sidebar, click the PCS link (see figure 20, 2).

3. Click the Download Now button (see figure 20, 3).

4. Enter any required information to start the download. Note where the file is saved.

5. Open the executable (.exe) file from the save location.

6. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. By default, the installation creates a

directory in the Program Files or Program Files (x86) folder.

Starting the Software

Open the Product Configuration Software program from the Start menu or the desktop Product Configuration Software icon (see image at right).

The Product Configuration Software window opens at the Device Discovery panel.

Figure 21. Start-up Window (Device Discovery)

If the Device Discovery panel is not showing, click on the white plus sign to open it (see figure 21).

Device Discovery Panel

The Device Discovery panel displays accessible Extron devices connected directly to the PC using the software through a LAN or WAN, or via a USB connection. Devices can be identified and sorted by model, IP address, device name, or connection method.

To sort the list of available devices, click the desired column heading to sort the category in ascending or descending order.

To connect to a device, select the desired device and click the Connect button. A new device configuration tab opens. Alternatively, double click on the desired device name to connect and open to the configuration page.

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To edit communication settings from the Device Discovery panel:

1. In the Device Discovery pane, click the Edit button of the desired device. The

Communication Settings dialog box opens.

Figure 22. Communications Settings Edit Dialog Box

2. Enter the relevant details for each field or select the DHCP check box. See Ethernet

settings on page 99 for configuration details.

3. Finalize the settings in one of the following ways:

• Click the Apply button to accept the changes and return to the Device Discovery panel.

• Click the Apply and Connect button to accept the changes and connect to the selected device. A new device configuration tab opens.

• Click the Cancel button to cancel any pending changes and return to the Device Discovery panel.

TCP/IP Panel

The TCP/IP panel contains a means of connecting to a specific (IP address known) device through Ethernet.

Figure 23. TCP/IP Panel

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1. Click the TCP/IP tab, and in the IP Address field, enter the IP address of the desired

device.

2. If required, enter the device password in the Password field.

NOTE: Check the Show Characters check box to have the password characters

visible when entering them.

3. In the Telnet Port field, enter the Telnet port of the desired device.

4. Click the Connect button. A new device tab opens.

Offline Device Preview

It is possible for the Annotator 300 pages to be viewed without connecting directly to a device, but the settings cannot be changed or saved.

To open an offline device, click on the drop-down arrow and select New

Configuration File. The New Configuration File dialog box opens.

Figure 24. Start-up Drop-down Menu

Figure 25. New Conﬁguration File Dialog Box

1. Select the Annotator 300 device model from the Device Models list.

2. Click the Configure button. A new offline device configuration tab opens.

NOTE: Until a connection to an online device is made, all the pages are grayed out

and configuration options are not available.

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Using the Software

NOTE: For general software navigation, see Accessing the Web Page on page 92

When connected to an online device, a connection status icon shows green on the device name tab. The configuration page has a global navigation bar (ribbon) from which each of the individual configuration pages (Input/Output Config, EDID Minder, Image Settings, Size and Position, Annotation Settings, OSD Settings, and General Settings) can be accessed. On the left side of the tab is the AV Controls pane which can be used to switch inputs, view active input and output status, start an Auto-Image instance, freeze the displayed image, and mute or unmute video and audio signals, There is also a Device drop-down menu on the Device tab for device-specific configuration options.

or open the Annotator 300 Product Configuration Software Help file.

Figure 26. Device Conﬁguration Pages

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Device Menu

The Device drop-down menu contains options for disconnecting, changing hardware and communication settings, resetting the device, backing up and restoring device configurations, updating firmware, and viewing software module information.

Figure 27. Device Menu

Disconnect

This option disconnects the PCS program from the connected device and closes the device tab. From the Device drop-down menu, select Disconnect.

Settings

Hardware Settings dialog box

This option allows users to view unit information, change the device name, set the internal clock, select a keyboard layout, and change the password of the connected device.

From the Device drop-down menu, select Settings > Hardware Settings.... The

Hardware Settings dialog box opens. For configuration details, see the Annotator 300 PCS Help file.

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Figure 28. Hardware Settings Dialog Box

To change hardware settings:

1. Select the applicable tab (device name, date and time, keyboard layout, password).

2. Complete the fields as desired. For keyboard layout, select the keyboard type from

the drop-down list.

NOTE: For Date and Time settings, the device can be synced to the PC settings by

clicking the Sync to PC button.

3. Click the Apply button to accept pending changes.

Clicking the Cancel button cancels any pending changes and closes the dialog box.

Communication Settings dialog box

This option allows users to change communication settings of the connected device.

From the Device drop-down menu, select Settings > Communication Settings....

The Communication settings dialog box opens.

Figure 29. Communication Settings Dialog Box

To change hardware settings:

1. To obtain an IP address automatically check the DHCP check box.

Alternatively, to manually assign an IP address, complete all the fields as desired.

2. Click the Apply button to accept pending changes.

Clicking the Cancel button cancels any pending changes and closes the dialog box.

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Reset Device

This option contains selectable reset modes for resetting the connected device.

From the Device drop-down menu, select Reset Device.... The Reset Device dialog

box opens.

Figure 30. Reset Device Dialog Box

To reset the device select the applicable radio button and click the Reset button.

Clicking the Close button closes the dialog box without resetting the device. For device reset details, see the table on page 13.

Backup and Restore

This option saves current configurations and restores saved configurations.

From the Device drop-down menu, click Backup and Restore.... The System Backup

and Restore dialog box opens.

Figure 31. Backup and Restore Dialog Box

To save the current configuration settings to an external file:

1. In the Backup panel, click the Browse button. The Save As window opens.

2. Navigate to the desired save location on the host device and click the Save button.

The window closes.

3. Click the Backup button to save the configuration to an external file to the host

device.

4. Click the Close button to close the System Backup and Restore window.

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To restore a saved configuration settings file:

1. In the Restore panel, click the Browse button. The Open window opens.

2. Navigate to the save location of the saved file and click the Open button. The Open

window closes.

NOTE: Valid configuration files have a .extz file extension.

3. If desired, select the Include Communication Settings check box to also include

communication settings to the restored configuration.

4. Click the Restore button to apply the saved configuration settings.

5. Click the Close button to close the System Backup and Restore window.

Update Firmware

This option uploads firmware from the host device to the connected device.

NOTE: If necessary, download new firmware from the Extron website.

1. From the Device drop-down menu, select Update Firmware. A dialog box opens to

ask permission to disconnect from the device.

2. Click the Continue button to disconnect from the device and continue with the

firmware update process. The Update Firmware dialog box opens.

3. Click the Browse button.

4. Navigate to the desired firmware file and select the device-specific firmware file. Valid

firmware files have an .eff or .esf file extension.

5. Click the Open button. This returns you to the Update Firmware dialog box.

6. In the Update Firmware dialog box, click Upload. The progress bar shows the

progress of the firmware upload to the device.

Help

This option contains a link to the device-specific help file. From the Device drop-down menu, select device-specific Help. The help file opens in a

separate window.

About This Module

This option contains the device module part number, version, and build number.

From the Device drop-down menu, select About This Module.... The About This

Module dialog box opens.

Figure 32. About This Module Dialog Box

Click the Close button to close the dialog box.

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Software Menu

The Software menu (accessible at the top right corner of the PCS window) contains options to display device connection methods in the device tabs, re-enable confirmation dialogs, and view software information.

Figure 33. Software Menu

Show Expanded Device Tabs

This option displays the device IP address or connection method on the Device tab. From the Software menu, select Show Expanded Device Tabs.

Figure 34. Expanded Device Tab (Connected through USB)

Software Settings

This option resets all disabled confirmation dialogs to the default settings.

1. From the Software Menu, select Software Settings. The Software Settings dialog

box opens.

Figure 35. Software Settings Dialog Box

2. Click the Re-enable Confirmation Dialogs button. The dialog box closes and the

reset is complete. Click the Close button to close the dialog box without re-enabling the confirmation dialogs.

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Tutorial

This option displays a general overview of where to find features in the PCS framework.

1. From the Software menu, select Tutorial. The Tutorial dialog box opens.

2. Click the I Get It! button to close the dialog box.

Extron PCS Help

This options opens the PCS Help file for general PCS operations. For product-specific help files, see Help on page 71.

From the Software menu, select Extron PCS Help.

About Extron PCS

This option contains information about the current PCS version.

1. From the Software menu, select About Extron PCS. The About - Extron PCS

dialog box opens.

Figure 36. About - Extron PCS Dialog Box

2. Click the Details button for more information about the software and embedded

modules.

3. Click the OK button to close the dialog box.

Exit

This option closes disconnects PCS from connected devices and closes the application.

1. From the Software menu, select Exit. If device tabs are open, the Exit dialog box

opens.

Figure 37. Exit Dialog Box

2. If necessary, click the Close Session(s) and Exit button to disconnect the

software from connected devices, close all offline device tabs, and close the software. Click the Cancel button to leave the software open.

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AV Controls Panel

The AV Controls pane can be used to switch inputs, view active input and output status, start an Auto-image instance, freeze the displayed image, and mute or unmute video and audio signals.

Included in the panel is a summary of the current active input and output status, including signal format and HDCP status, as well as AFL status.

NOTE: This panel can be hidden or revealed on any page by clicking on the arrow

button on the top right of the panel.

Figure 38. AV Controls Panel

NOTE: An open lock icon indicates that an input or output is not HDCP-encrypted.

A closed lock with a check mark icon indicates that an input or output is HDCPencrypted.

AV Inputs buttons

Click an AV Input button (1-3) to select that input. As the new input is selected, the summary within the panel changes to reflect the new input and output status.

NOTE: The signal status indicators on the AV input buttons display green when a

signal is present on the corresponding input or gray when there is no signal present.

Auto-Image button

Clicking the Auto-Image button starts a one-time Auto-Image on the currently selected input.

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Freeze button

Clicking the Freeze button freezes the current displayed video frame for the currently selected input. When the button is blue the image is frozen. Click the button again to unfreeze the image.

Audio, Video, and Sync Mute buttons

• Click the Audio Mute button to globally mute only the audio. The button turns red.

• Click the Video Mute button to mute only the video signal. The button turns red

• Click the AV Mute button to mute both video and audio simultaneously. The button

turns red, along with the Video Mute and Audio Mute buttons.

• Click the Sync Mute button to mute video and sync. The button turns red along with

the Video Mute button

To unmute any signal, click the appropriate button. The button reverts to the default color, indicating the signal has been unmuted.

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Configuration Pages

The configuration pages contain options for input and output configuration, EDID management, image settings, image size and position, annotation settings, OSD settings, and device settings. Each page is accessible via the global navigation bar.

Figure 39. Global Navigation Bar

Input and Output Configuration Page

Click the Input/Output Config icon to open this page. It contains panels for input configuration and output configuration.

Input Configuration panel

The Input Configuration panel consists of user configurable fields for each input. These include input signal type, audio format, aspect ratio, automatic Auto-Image, Auto Memory, HDCP Authorized status, and Film Detect.

Figure 40. Input Conﬁguration panel

Signal type

From the Signal Type drop-down menu, select the signal type for input 1 from Auto

Detect (default), RGB, Auto-YUV, RGBcvS, S-Video, and Composite. For input 2

HDMI/DVI, and for input 3 DisplayPort are the only available signal types.

Audio Format

From the Audio Format drop-down menu, select the audio format type for inputs 2 and 3, from None, LPCM-2ch, and Full Digital. For input 1 no audio is available

Aspect ratio

From the Aspect Ratio drop-down menu select Fill or Follow.

• Fill — Scales the input signal to fill the entire video output.

• Follow — Follows the signal aspect ratio, with respect to the current output

resolution setting. Black letter box or pillar box bars may be applied for aspect ratio compensation.

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Auto-Image

Select the Auto-Image check box for input 1 to enable an automatic Auto-Image to an input. When enabled, Auto-Image is applied whenever there is a change in the input sync. Auto-Image attempts to size and center the input signal based on the aspect ratio setting.

By default, the Auto-Image threshold is 25% brightness. Analog video signals greater than the threshold are considered active video. To change the threshold value, use SIS commands.

Auto Memory

Select the Auto Memory check box of the desired input to enable the Auto Memory. Auto Memory recalls input and image settings for signals that have previously been applied. When Auto Memory is disabled, the scaler treats every newly applied input as a new source.

HDCP Authorized

Select the HDCP Authorized check box to enable or disable the HDCP Authorized feature for inputs 2 and 3. This feature determines if a digital input will report as an HDCP authorized sink to a source.

NOTE: This option is not available for analog inputs 1.

For source devices that require encryption, enable HDCP Authorized. If HDCP Authorized is disabled for sources that require encryption (for example, a Blu-ray player), the output is muted or a warning message is displayed.

Some source devices may encrypt their output even if the source material does not require HDCP encryption, preventing content from being displayed on a non-HDCP compliant display. Disable HDCP Authorized to allow the output of the scaler to remain unencrypted.

Film Detect

Select the Film Detect check box of the desired input to enable automatic 3:2, 2:2, and 24:1 film pulldown detection for NTSC, PAL, SECAM, and 1080i input signals.

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Output Configuration panel

The Output Configuration panel contains controls for output resolution and rate, output format settings, switch transitions, Accu-RATE frame lock (AFL) settings, and available test pattern selection.

Figure 41. Output Conﬁguration

Resolution

From the Resolution drop-down menu, select the applicable output resolution.

Refresh rate

From the Refresh Rate drop-down menu, select the applicable output refresh rate.

Output format

From each drop-down menu; 1 (HDMI), 2A (HDMI), or

2B (DTP), select the applicable digital signal format. See the

image at right for format selection.

Switch transitions

From the Switch Transitions panel, select one of the following radio buttons:

• Fade Through Black — Fades video to a black screen before switching to the

newly selected video.

• Cut — Switches video directly to the newly selected input.

Accu-RATE frame lock (AFL)

From the Accu-RATE Frame Lock panel, select one of the following radio buttons:

• Off — Frame lock is disabled.

• Input AFL — Frame lock is enabled.

NOTE: AFL is a patented technology exclusive to Extron that locks the output frame

rate to a designated input to eliminate stuttering caused by frame rate conversion.

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Test patterns

1.78 Aspect

1.85 Aspect 2.35 Aspect

To aid display device setup and optimization, select a test pattern from the drop-down menu under the preview window.

Crop

1.33 Aspect

Figure 42. Available Test Patterns

NOTE: No input signal is needed when using a test pattern for display device setup.

EDID Minder Page

EDID Minder is an EDID management process that manages the EDID information between the scaler and one or more input sources. Click the EDID Minder icon on the global navigation bar to open the EDID Minder page.

Alternating

Color Bars

Pixels

Grayscale

Alternating

Lines

Ramp

Crosshatch

Crosshatch 4x4

White Field

Blue Mode

Figure 43. EDID Minder Page

The EDID properties currently assigned to each input are displayed in the table of inputs. The audio input format listed in an EDID is determined by the audio input format selected on the Input Configuration page.

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Up to three EDID can be stored on the device as custom EDID files. Audio settings from custom EDID files take priority over current settings on the input.

NOTE: If an analog custom EDID file is assigned to a digital input or a digital custom

EDID file assigned to an analog input, the display may not appear correctly.

Filtering Available EDID

Use the Filter tab to limit the number of available EDID displayed in the Available EDIDs and Connected Outputs sections.

1. From the Resolution drop-down menu select a specific resolution or Any.

2. From the Refresh Rate drop-down menu select a specific refresh rate or Any.

Assigning EDID

To assign EDID to selected inputs:

1. From the inputs group box (table of inputs) on the right, select the check boxes for

the desired inputs

2. From the Favorites, Available EDIDs, or Connected Outputs panel on the left, select

the desired EDID.

3. From the inputs group box, click the Assign button to assign EDID to the selected

inputs.

To assign EDID to all inputs:

1. From the Favorites, Connected Outputs, or Available EDIDs panel, select an EDID.

2. From the inputs group box, click the Assign to All button.

NOTE: Unchecked inputs are ignored when assigning an EDID to all inputs.

To match the selected inputs to the current output resolution:

Matching the output resolution is the default value for all inputs.

1. From the inputs group box (table of inputs) on the right, select the check boxes for

the desired inputs

2. In the Output Resolution panel, click the Match Output button.

Adding EDID to the EDID Library

1. Click the Add EDID to Library button. The Browse Add EDID to Library

window opens.

2. Navigate to the desired EDID file location and select it.

NOTE: Valid EDID files have a .bin file extension.

3. Click the Open button. The EDID is added to the Available EDIDs panel.

Saving EDID to the EDID Library

1. From the Favorites, Connected Outputs, or Available EDIDs panel right-click on an

EDID.

2. Select Save to EDID Library.

3. Click the OK button to save the file.

NOTE: Saving a factory EDID exports an HDMI, LPCM-2Ch EDID to the PC. The file is

saved as a .bin file.

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Image Settings Page

From this page, signal sampling and picture control settings can be adjusted, user and input presets can be saved and recalled, and overscan settings can be applied. Click the

Image Settings icon on the global navigation bar to open the Image settings page.

Figure 44. Image Settings Page

Signal Sampling panel

Signal sampling optimizes the input signal to the scaler for the currently selected input.

Figure 45. Signal Sampling Panel

To manually adjust signal sampling settings, enter a value within the Min and Max values displayed to the right of each adjustable setting, or click the Up or Down arrows. An asterisk beside a chosen value for a signal sampling setting indicates that it is a default value for the applied video signal.

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To automatically adjust these settings, perform one of the following:

• Click the Auto-Image button to perform a one-time Auto-Image.

• Click the Auto-Image & Fill button to perform a one-time Auto-Image and fill the

entire video output (ignores aspect ratio setting).

• Click the Auto-Image & Follow button to perform a one-time Auto-Image and to

maintain the aspect ratio of the input signal (ignores aspect ratio setting).

Picture Controls panel

The Picture Controls panel shows adjustable image settings for the selected input.

Figure 46. Picture Controls Panel

To adjust the picture settings, click and drag the associated slider for any image setting (brightness, contrast, color, tint, or detail) to the desired value.

Alternatively, enter a value within the field associated with the image setting, or click the

Up and Down arrows to change the value in the field.

Presets panel

Presets save output settings to be recalled through RS-232 or Ethernet (see the table on next page for a comparison of saved settings for input and user presets).

Figure 47. Input and User Presets Panel

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Settings Included Within Presets

Setting User Preset Input Preset

Horizontal and Vertical Start Active Lines Pixel Phase Active Pixels Total Pixels Input Type Film Detect Brightness and Contrast Color and Tint Detail Image Size and Position Preset Name

X X X X X X X X X X

X X X X X X X

NOTE: User presets can be saved on one input resolution and recalled on a different

one. Input presets can only be recalled on the same input resolution that was present when the preset was saved.

Input presets

There are 128 presets that are global to all inputs. The presets contain all of the settings for an input when used with an upstream matrix switcher. Input presets save signal type, signal sampling, and picture control settings.

To save an input preset:

1. From the Input Presets list, select the desired preset.

2. Click the Save Preset button. If the selected preset already has stored information

on it, the Presets dialog box opens. Click the Overwrite button to erase the previous data and save the new settings. Click the Cancel button to return to the Image Settings page.

To rename a preset:

1. In the Input Preset Name column, double-click an Input Preset Name.

2. Change the name as desired.

3. Press the <Enter> key to save the new name.

To recall an input preset:

1. From the Input Presets list, select the desired preset.

2. Click the Recall Preset button. The Presets dialog box opens.

3. Click the Recall button to recall the preset. Click the Cancel button to return to the

Image Settings page.

To clear a preset:

1. From the Input Presets list select the desired preset.

2. Click the Clear button. The Presets dialog box opens.

3. Click the Clear button to erase saved data. Click the Cancel button to return to the

Image Settings page.

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User Presets

There are 16 user presets per input to save picture control settings only.

To save a user preset:

1. From the User Presets list, select the desired preset.

2. Click the Save Preset button. If the selected preset already has stored information

on it, the Presets dialog box opens. Click the Overwrite button to erase the previous data and save the new settings. Click the Cancel button to return to the Image Settings page.

To rename a preset:

1. In the User Preset Name column, double-click a User Preset Name.

2. Change the name as desired.

3. Press the <Enter> key to save the new name.

To recall a user preset:

1. From the User Presets list, select the desired preset.

2. Click the Recall Preset button. The Presets dialog box opens.

3. Click the Recall button to recall the preset. Click the Cancel button to return to the

Image Settings page.

To clear a preset:

1. From the User Presets list, select the desired preset.

2. Click the Clear button. The Presets dialog box opens.

3. Click the Clear button to erase saved data. Click the Cancel button to return to the

Image Settings page.

Size and Position Page

The Size and Position page provides three methods of adjusting image output size and position: graphically, numerically, or automatically with Auto-Image. Click the Size and

Position icon on the global navigation bar to open the Size and Position page.

Figure 48. Size and Position Page

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To adjust the size and position graphically:

If desired, click the Lock Aspect Ratio check box to constrain proportions.

1. Click and drag the drag points of the sample image to resize the image within the

designated space (defined by the black area in figure 51).

2. Click anywhere inside the sample image (see the blue rectangle with a circle inside in

figure 51) and drag it anywhere within the designated space to reposition the image.

To adjust the size and position numerically:

1. Enter a value or click the Up or Down arrow in the Horizontal Size and

Vertical Size fields.

2. Enter a value or click the Up or Down arrow in the Horizontal Position and

Vertical Position fields.

To adjust the size and position automatically:

To automatically adjust these settings, perform one of the following:

• Click the Auto-Image button to perform a one-time Auto-Image.

• Click the Auto-Image & Fill button to perform a one-time Auto-Image and fill the

entire video output (ignores aspect ratio settings).

• Click the Auto-Image & Follow button to perform a one-time Auto-Image and to

maintain the aspect ratio of the input signal (ignores aspect ratio settings.

Annotations Settings Page

The Annotations Settings page shows details of installed USB devices (touchpanels connected the Annotator 300), the currently used and installed fonts, selected display options, and a list of images ( in bmp and jpeg formats) saved in the 42 MB of memory. Click the Annotation Settings icon on the global navigation bar to open the Annotation Settings page.

Figure 49. Annotation Settings Page

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Installed USB devices

This section lists the installed devices and displays the type, manufacturer, model, and version number. The buttons below the list allows the user to view the comm sheet for the USB device, start device calibration, remove existing, or add new devices to the list.

To view the USB device comm sheet click the Comm Sheet button. The device sheet opens in a separate window.

To calibrate the USB device click the Calibrate button. Then do the following:

1. Observe the connected touchpanel screens. On all screens

a green box appears at top center. To start the sequence, tap the box on the panel screen you intend to calibrate.

2. The box disappears and a crosshatch + appears in the

upper left corner. Tap the screen at the crosshatch.

3. The crosshatch re-appears at the top right corner. Tap the

crosshatch. The crosshatch re-appears in the lower right.

4. Repeat by tapping the crosshatch as it reappears in each corner, in sequence (see

image at above right) and then tap the crosshatch when it appears in the center of the screen.

5. After tapping the fifth (central) crosshatch, the unit saves the calibration data and

restarts the sequence by showing the green box on the connected touchpanel.

6. Press any front panel button to exit the sequence and save the data.

To remove a USB device form the list select the device in the list and click the Remove

button. The device is removed from the listing. To add a USB device to the list ensure the device is connected to the Annotator 300

and click the Add button. The device is added to the listing and is ready for calibration.

Touch to Start

Font selection

This section lists the fonts that are installed and currently used by the Annotator 300. The buttons below the list allows the user to select and apply an installed font, remove existing, or add new fonts to the list.

To apply an existing font select the desired font from the list and click the Apply button. The font becomes the current font and the font name is displayed as current.

To remove an existing font select the desired font from the list and click the Remove button. The font is removed from the list and a dialog box confirms removal.

NOTES:

• The default font (DejaVuSans) and the currently used font cannot be removed from

the list.

• To remove a font that is currently being used, set another font as the current font

(via the Apply button) then remove the relevant font.

To add a font to the list:

1. Click the Add button. The Add a Font dialog box opens.

2. Scroll to select the relevant font and style.

3. Click Add. The new font is added to the Installed Fonts listing.

Click Cancel to exit the Add a Font procedure without any additions being made.

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Display options

This section allows the user to select drop shadow settings, select the display to show annotations, and set the annotation auto clearing frequency.

To use drop shadow in the annotation display select the Use Drop Shadow check box. Clear the check box to remove the drop shadow.

To select an output display to show annotations select one or both Show Annotations check boxes. Clearing the check boxes disables the annotations from the

relevant display. To set the annotation auto clearing frequency select one of the radio buttons as

desired for the following settings:

• Never clear

• Clear after input switch

• Clear after input switch or a new (signal) frequency detection.

Internal memory

This section lists the images that have been uploaded or saved to the internal memory and the current recalled image. Listed images can also be previewed. The memory can hold up to 42 MB of image data. When an image in the list is selected, a preview button appears, allowing the user to view the image before recall. A selected image can be recalled, hidden, or saved to the connected PC.

The buttons below the list allows the user to select and remove existing, or add new images to the list.

To remove an existing image select the desired image from the list and click the Remove button. A dialog box opens requesting confirmation for removal, and the image is removed from the list.

NOTES:

• The currently recalled (used) image cannot be removed from the list.

• To remove an image that is currently being used, recall another image as the

current image and then remove the relevant image.

To add an image to the list:

1. Click the Add button. The Add Image dialog box opens.

2. Browse to a folder and select the relevant image (with .bmp or .jpg extension).

3. Click Open. The new image is added to the Images in Memory listing.

Click Cancel to exit the Add Image procedure without any additions being made.

To preview a listed image:

1. Select the desired image (hover curser over image name). The Preview button

appears.

2. Click the Preview button. The image opens in a separate window.

3. Click the “x” in the top right corner to close the preview window.

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To recall, hide, or save a listed image:

1. Select the desired image (hover curser over image name) and right-click the mouse

button. A drop-down menu appears (Recall, Hide, and Save to Computer).

2. Select the desired action.

• If recalling the image, the selected image is displayed on the output.

• If hiding the image, the selected image is not displayed on the output.

• If saving the image to a computer a Save Image window opens allowing the user to

browse to a folder to save the selected image.

OSD Settings Page

The On Screen Display (OSD) Settings page allows the user to set captured image options, set specific OSD display options, and select current per input OSD menus. Click the OSD Settings icon on the global navigation bar to open the OSD Settings page.

Figure 50. OSD Settings Page

Capture options

This section allows the user to set the image format for capture and to select where to save the image. In addition the captured image can be printed during capture.

To set the image format click the Image Format button and select the format from the drop down menu.

To select where to save the captured image click the Save To button and select the location from the drop down menu. If the Network Drive option is selected, a Change button appears allowing the user to select the folder location. A separate Network Drive Settings dialog box opens after clicking the Change button. This allows the user to browse to a folder of choice and, if required, enter a user name and password.

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Display options

This section allows the user to choose on which outputs the cursor, menu, and the date and time are shown. In addition the cursor and menu can be hidden after setting a fixed time in seconds. The position of the date and time on the output screen can also be set.

To set the output to display the cursor, menu, and date and time, select each output box as desired for OSD option.

To set the time to hide the displayed cursor and menu, select the Hide After check box and enter a time in seconds (1-500).

To set the horizontal and vertical position of the date and time display, select each Show check box as applicable, and enter the horizontal position in pixels (0-1920) and the vertical position (0-1080).

Current OSD menus

This section allows the user to choose on which output which OSD menu is displayed, and allows the user access to customize the OSD menu per output.

To set the output to display a selected the OSD, click the input Change... button. A separate Customize On Screen Display window opens.

Figure 51. Customize OSD Window — Input Selection Menu

Select the check boxes as desired. To change the font, click the Font button and select a font from the newly opened dialog box. Click Apply when all changes have been made.

Click Cancel to exit the OSD options procedure without any changes being made.

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To change or customize the OSD menu, click the menu Change... button. A separate

Customize On Screen Display window with a Tools menu opens.

Figure 52. Customize OSD Window — Tools Menu

Follow the directions in the menu panel to customize the menu. A menu preview is available. Click Apply when menu is as desired. Click the Reset to Default button to revert the menu to the default menu.

Click Cancel to exit the OSD options procedure without any changes being made.

General Settings Page

The General Settings page allows the user to set the front panel lockout mode (Exec Mode) for the Annotator 300, and to enable and sets, or disable auto switching. In addition it gives access to the hardware settings page. Click the General Settings icon on the global navigation bar to open the General Settings page.

Figure 53. General Settings Page

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To open the Hardware Setting page, click the menu Hardware Settings button. The

Hardware Settings page opens in a separate window. See the Annotator 300 Help file for Hardware Setting details.

To set the front panel lockout mode, click the applicable Front Panel Lockout (Exec Mode) radio button as desired. See the Annotator 300 Help file for Exec Mode settings.

To enable auto switch, check the Auto Switch check box and then click the applicable radio button. See the Annotator 300 Help file for Auto Switch setting details.

To disable auto switch, uncheck the Auto Switch check box.

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Accessing the Web Page

This section describes how to access the default web page and the web page contents. The web page is is always available and cannot be erased or overwritten. Topics that are covered here are:

• Accessing the Default Web Page

• Navigating the Default Web Page

Accessing the Default Web Page

Access the Annotator 300 on-board web page as follows:

1. Double click the web browser icon on the PC desktop to launch the web browser.

2. Click in the browser’s Address field.

3. Enter the unit’s IP address in the browser’s Address field.

NOTE: If the local system administrators have not changed the value, the factory-

specified default, 192.168.254.254, is the correct value for this field.

4. To have the browser to display a page other than the default page (such as a custom

page that you have created and uploaded), enter a slash (/) and the file name to open.

NOTE: The browser Address field should display the address in the following

format: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/{optional_file_name.html}

The following characters are invalid in file names: {space} ~ @ = ‘ [ ] { } < >

’ “ ; : | \ and ?.

5. Press the keyboard <Enter key>. The device checks to see if it is password

protected. If password protected, the Annotator 300 downloads the Connect to (IP address) page. If it is not password protected, proceed to step 7.

6. Click in the Password field and type in the appropriate administrator or user name

and password.

7. Click OK.

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Navigating the Default Web Page

The Annotator 300 default web page has six sections: Communication Settings, Input/Output Status, Date/Time Settings, Configure This Device, Device Info, and Passwords.

When logged in as an administrator, configuration of some of the device settings is possible by clicking on the applicable buttons. See the individual sections for details.

NOTE: When logged in as a user the web page is displayed as read-only. All buttons

are grayed out and not available.

Figure 54. Annotator 300 Web Page

At the top left corner of the web page the current installed firmware build is shown. At the bottom right corner, the current web page build is shown (for example, DWP v0.00.21).

Communication Settings

This section displays the current TCP/IP and RS-232 settings.

Figure 55. Communications Settings Section

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When logged in as an administrator, TCP /IP settings can be changed.

NOTE: RS-232 settings are read-only cannot be changed via the web page.

To change the TCP/IP settings:

1. Click on the Edit button. The Communication Settings dialog box opens.

Figure 56. Communications Settings Dialog

2. To obtain an IP address automatically check the DHCP check box. Alternatively, to

manually assign IP, Subnet Mask, and Default gateway addresses complete all the fields as desired.

3. Click the Apply button to accept the pending changes.

Clicking the Cancel button cancels any pending changes and closes the dialog box. Clicking the Reset to Default button resets the device to the factory default IP

address (192.168.254.254).

Input/Output Status

This read-only section displays the current input and output status. These are not configurable via the web page.

Figure 57. Input and Output Status Section

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Extron electronic 68-2378-01 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Precautions

Contents

Introduction

About this User Guide

About the Annotator 300

Features

Installation

UL/Safety Requirements

Important Safety Instructions

Mounting the Annotator 300

Tabletop Placement

UL Guidelines for Rack Mounted Devices

Rack Mounting

Rear Panel Features and Connections

Rear Panel Features

Power and Video Input Connections

Output, User Interface, and Control Connections

Installation and Cabling

Powering Up

Resetting the Unit with the Reset Button

Operation

Front Panel Overview

The Annotator 300 Menu System

Overview of Menus

Using the Menus

User Presets

Input Configuration

Output Configuration

Advanced Configuration

View Comm Settings

Edit Comm Settings

Exit Menu

Capture/Recall Settings (front panel activated)

Setting the Front Panel Locks (Executive Modes)

Enabling or Disabling Executive Mode 2 from the Front Panel

On Screen Annotation

Touch Panel Configuration

USB Port Connections

Touchscreen Calibration

Annotation Overview

Default Annotation Buttons

SIS Communication and Control

Front Panel Configuration Port

Ethernet Connection

Ethernet (LAN) Port

Ethernet Cabling

Default IP Addresses

Establishing a Connection

Connection Time-outs

Number of Connections

Using Verbose Mode

Host-to-Processor Instructions

Processor-Initiated Messages

Processor Error Responses

Using the Command/Response Table for SIS Commands

Symbol Definitions

Command/Response Table for SIS Commands

Using the Command/Response Table for IP SIS Commands

Symbol Definitions

Command/Response Table for IP SIS Commands

Installing the Software

Starting the Software

Device Discovery Panel

TCP/IP Panel

Offline Device Preview

Using the Software

Device Menu

Software Menu

AV Controls Panel

Configuration Pages

Input and Output Configuration Page

EDID Minder Page

Image Settings Page

Signal Sampling panel

Size and Position Page

Annotations Settings Page