Extron Electronics Annotator Setup Guide

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Annotator • Setup Guide

the complete user guide and

installation instructions.

The Extron Annotator (Annotation Graphics Processor) is a scaling product that allows a presenter to draw, point, or type on video
or computer source outputs using a touch panel, mouse, or keyboard.

This setup guide allows you to easily and quickly set up and configure your Annotator using step by step instructions. It covers
performing basic operations using the front panel controls and selected Simple Instruction Set (SIS™) commands.

NOTE: For full installation, configuration, menus, and operation details, see the Annotator User Guide at www.extron.com

Installation

Rear Panel Features

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N

RGB/R-Y,Y,B-Y

P

2

U
T

100-240V 2A

50/60 Hz

S

RGB/R-Y,Y,B-Y

1

3

2

17

RESET

15

USB

14

12

MOUSE

Y

B-Y
B/

KEYBOARD

13

C

R-Y
R/

RGB/R-Y, Y, B-Y

9

10

VID

Y/
G

MTP

11

7

VID

4

R/
R-Y

H/HV

3

B/C

G/Y

B-Y

VID

V

R-Y

4

7

5

/Y

B-Y

/C

HDSDI/SDI

VID

/Y

6

C

5

DVI-D

O
U
T
P
U
T
S

6

G/YB/

R/
R-Y

HV

8

B-Y

LO­RES
OUT

S

16

LAN

RS-232

RS-232

Power and video input connections Output, user interface, and control connections

a AC power connector
b

RGB/HD VGA connectors (inputs 1 and 2) i RGB/HD VGA connectors

c

Universal BNC connectors (input 3) j (Optional) output card*

d

Component/S-video/composite BNC connectors (input 4) k MTP twisted pair connector

e

S-video/composite video BNC connectors (input 5) l PS/2 mouse port

f

DVI connector (input 6) m PS/2 keyboard port

g

(Optional) HD/SD-SDI connector (input 7) n USB A ports

h

RGB/HD BNC connectors

*scan converter shown

o

RJ-45 Ethernet connector

p

9-pin RS-232 connectors

q

Reset button and LED

Mounting and Cabling

Step 1 — Mounting

Turn off or disconnect all equipment power sources and rack mount the Annotator
using the supplied brackets (see image at right).

Step 2 — Connect inputs

Connect inputs from video sources to the applicable connectors marked “Inputs”.
See b through g above for connector types and the image below for signal format.

RGBHV

R

/R-Y

G

/YB/B-Y

RGBS/ RGBcvS video

R

G

/R-Y

/Y

RGsB/Component Video

(Y, R-Y, B-Y)

B

/B-Y

Composite

S-video

VID

/Y

video

VID
/Y

VID

/Y

Rack Mount
Bracket

H/

V

HV

H/

V

HV

B-Y

R-Y

/C

C

C

Step 3 — Connect outputs

Connect video output devices to the applicable connectors marked “Outputs” (see h through k above).

CAUTION Do not connect the MTP cable to the LAN port, or connect the LAN cable to the MTP port.

Step 4 — Connect user interface devices

PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports — Connect a mouse and/or a keyboard for annotation use.

Step 5 — Connect touch panel devices — USB or RS-232 connection

USB A ports — Connect a touch panel device to the Annotator via either of the USB A ports.

RS-232 — Using a NULL RS-232 cable only, connect a touch panel device to the Annotator via either of the RS-232 comm ports.

NOTE: USB and RS-232 driver configuration is necessary and must be done using the Signal Processing Products Control

Program (SPPCP). Within the SPPCP program click Help > Contents for configuration instructions.
See the Annotator User Guide, for Simple Instruction Set (SIS™) command definitions, and SPPCP use.

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Annotator • Setup Guide (Continued)

Step 6 — Connect control devices

LAN Ethernet port — Connect an Ethernet LAN or WAN via this RJ-45 connector o for remote control of the Annotator using a
PC’s Internet browser, or the SPPCP control program.

One Ethernet connection LED lights green when connected to the LAN and one flickers amber as the devices communicate.

RS-232 ports — For serial RS-232 or RS-422 control, connect a host computer or control system via a 9-pin D connector p.
RS-232 protocol (default values): 9600 baud, 1 stop bit, no parity, 8 data bits, no flow control.

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

Powering Up

When powering up the Annotator, the unit undergoes a self testing sequence (see image below). The LCD displays the default
display cycle, showing the output rate and the refresh rates for the currently selected input.
When not in any menu mode the screen cycles through the input/output configuration currently installed.

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a

Apply
Power

10
sec.

Extron

Annotator v 1.xx

3
sec.

Loading OSD file

complete

Front Panel Overview

Extron

Annotator v 1.xx

3
sec.

All buttons flash in sequence

(green, red, amber).

1
sec.

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a Front panel configuration port — Connect a control system or computer to this (RS-232) port, using a TRS RS-232 cable,

Extron part number 70-335-01. RS-232 protocol (default values): 9600 baud, 1 stop bit, no parity, 8 data bits, no flow control

b Input selection buttons — Selects/switches inputs, and indicates which input is active (button lights amber).
c Special function buttons — These four, dual colored buttons are:

 •Undo/Clear— Allows a reversal of up to the last seven annotation points. Press and hold to clear annotations.

•AutoImage— Allows automatic image adjustment on selected input.

 •Capture/Recall— Allows the capture and saving of the current image or the recall of a saved image.
 •Freeze— Allows the current displayed image to be frozen or unfrozen as desired.

d Picture contol buttons — These six, dual colored buttons are:

•Size—Allowsadjustmenttothedisplayedimagesize.

 •Bright/Cont—Allowsadjustmentofthebrightnessandcontrastsettingsforthedisplayedimage.
 •Detail—Allowsadjustmentofthedetail(sharpness)settingforthedisplayedimage.
 •Position—Allowshorizontaland/orverticalpositionadjustmentofthedisplayedimage.
 •Color/Tint—Allowsadjustmentofthecolorandtintsettingsforthedisplayedimage.
 •Zoom/Pan—Allowsdisplayedimagetobezoomedinorbackout,orpannedhorizontallyand/orvertically.

e LCD display — This 16x2 screen displays device settings and menu configuration information.
f Menu navigation buttons (Menu, Next) — These buttons allow navigation through the Annotator's menu system.
g Adjust knobs — These are used with the picture adjustment and the menu navigation buttons to adjust settings.

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1

All input buttons

INPUTS

2

Sorting graphics

files

3
sec.

Boot-up sequence

complete

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CAPTURE

/RECALL

UNDO

/CLEAR

Key

Menu and Next buttons

remain lit.

1
sec.

NEXT

MENU

= unlit

= lit

SIZE

POSITION

BRIGHT

/CONT

COLOR

/TINT

4

AUTO

IMAGE

FREEZE

3

1

Last active input

button remains lit.

= flashing

DETAIL

ZOOM

/PAN

1
sec.

2

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

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Default Display Cycle

2

Input #2

60.0kHz 75.0Hz

sec.

2 sec.

MENU

NEXT

ANNOTATION GRAPHICS PROCESSOR

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Output Rate

1024x768 60.0Hz

ADJUST

ANNOTATOR

Setting the Front Panel Locks (Executive Modes)

The Annotator has three modes of front panel security lock that limit the operation of the unit 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 locked except for input switching, video freeze, and auto image.

Executive mode 2 (enabled) — The front panel is completely locked and can only be enabled and disabled using SIS commands.

See the online Annotator User Guide for SIS commands.

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