Extron Electronics Annotator User Manual

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Annotator

Annotation Graphics Processor

User Guide

Signal Processors

68-1661-01 Rev. B

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Precautions

Safety Instructions • English

This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment.

This symbol is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may present a risk of electric shock.

Caution

Read Instructions • Read and understand all safety and operating instructions before using the equipment. Retain Instructions • The safety instructions should be kept for future reference. Follow Warnings • Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the equipment or in the user information. Avoid Attachments • Do not use tools or attachments that are not recommended by the equipment

manufacturer because they may be hazardous.

Consignes de Sécurité • Français

Ce symbole sert à avertir l’utilisateur que la documentation fournie avec le matériel contient des instructions importantes concernant l’exploitation et la maintenance (réparation).

Ce symbole sert à avertir l’utilisateur de la présence dans le boîtier de l’appareil de tensions dangereuses non isolées posant des risques d’électrocution.

Attention

Lire les instructions• Prendre connaissance de toutes les consignes de sécurité et d’exploitation avant d’utiliser

le matériel.

Conserver les instructions• Ranger les consignes de sécurité aﬁn de pouvoir les consulter à l’avenir. Respecter les avertissements • Observer tous les avertissements et consignes marqués sur le matériel ou

présentés dans la documentation utilisateur.

Eviter les pièces de xation • Ne pas utiliser de pièces de ﬁxation ni d’outils non recommandés par le fabricant

du matériel car cela risquerait de poser certains dangers.

Sicherheitsanleitungen • Deutsch

Dieses Symbol soll dem Benutzer in der im Lieferumfang enthaltenen Dokumentation besonders wichtige Hinweise zur Bedienung und Wartung (Instandhaltung) geben.

Dieses Symbol soll den Benutzer darauf aufmerksam machen, daß im Inneren des Gehäuses dieses Produktes gefährliche Spannungen, die nicht isoliert sind und die einen elektrischen Schock verursachen können, herrschen.

Achtung

Lesen der Anleitungen • Bevor Sie das Gerät zum ersten Mal verwenden, sollten Sie alle Sicherheits-und

Bedienungsanleitungen genau durchlesen und verstehen.

Aufbewahren der Anleitungen • Die Hinweise zur elektrischen Sicherheit des Produktes sollten Sie

aufbewahren, damit Sie im Bedarfsfall darauf zurückgreifen können.

Befolgen der Warnhinweise • Befolgen Sie alle Warnhinweise und Anleitungen auf dem Gerät oder in der

Benutzerdokumentation.

Keine Zusatzgeräte • Verwenden Sie keine Werkzeuge oder Zusatzgeräte, die nicht ausdrücklich vom Hersteller

empfohlen wurden, da diese eine Gefahrenquelle darstellen können.

Instrucciones de seguridad • Español

Este símbolo se utiliza para advertir al usuario sobre instrucciones importantes de operación y mantenimiento (o cambio de partes) que se desean destacar en el contenido de la documentación suministrada con los equipos.

Este símbolo se utiliza para advertir al usuario sobre la presencia de elementos con voltaje peligroso sin protección aislante, que puedan encontrarse dentro de la caja o alojamiento del producto, y que puedan representar riesgo de electrocución.

Precaucion

Leer las instrucciones • Leer y analizar todas las instrucciones de operación y seguridad, antes de usar el

equipo.

Conservar las instrucciones • Conservar las instrucciones de seguridad para futura consulta. Obedecer las advertencias • Todas las advertencias e instrucciones marcadas en el equipo o en la

documentación del usuario, deben ser obedecidas.

Evitar el uso de accesorios • No usar herramientas o accesorios que no sean especiﬁcamente recomendados

por el fabricante, ya que podrian implicar riesgos.

安全须知 • 中文

这个符号提示用户该设备用户手册中有重要的操作和维护说明。

这个符号警告用户该设备机壳内有暴露的危险电压，有触电危险。

注意

阅读说明书 • 用户使用该设备前必须阅读并理解所有安全和使用说明。保存说明书 • 用户应保存安全说明书以备将来使用。遵守警告 • 用户应遵守产品和用户指南上的所有安全和操作说明。避免追加 • 不要使用该产品厂商没有推荐的工具或追加设备，以避免危险。

Warning

Power sources • This equipment should be operated only from the power source indicated on the product. This

equipment is intended to be used with a main power system with a grounded (neutral) conductor. The third (grounding) pin is a safety feature, do not attempt to bypass or disable it.

Power disconnection • To remove power from the equipment safely, remove all power cords from the rear of the

equipment, or the desktop power module (if detachable), or from the power source receptacle (wall plug).

Power cord protection • Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be stepped on or pinched by

items placed upon or against them.

Servicing • Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. To prevent

the risk of shock, do not attempt to service this equipment yourself because opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.

Slots and openings • If the equipment has slots or holes in the enclosure, these are provided to prevent

overheating of sensitive components inside. These openings must never be blocked by other objects.

Lithium battery • There is a danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace it only with the same or

equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Avertissement

Alimentations• Ne faire fonctionner ce matériel qu’avec la source d’alimentation indiquée sur l’appareil. Ce

matériel doit être utilisé avec une alimentation principale comportant un ﬁl de terre (neutre). Le troisième contact (de mise à la terre) constitue un dispositif de sécurité : n’essayez pas de la contourner ni de la désactiver.

Déconnexion de l’alimentation• Pour mettre le matériel hors tension sans danger, déconnectez tous les cordons

d’alimentation de l’arrière de l’appareil ou du module d’alimentation de bureau (s’il est amovible) ou encore de la prise secteur.

Protection du cordon d’alimentation • Acheminer les cordons d’alimentation de manière à ce que personne ne

risque de marcher dessus et à ce qu’ils ne soient pas écrasés ou pincés par des objets.

Réparation-maintenance • Faire exécuter toutes les interventions de réparation-maintenance par un technicien

qualiﬁé. Aucun des éléments internes ne peut être réparé par l’utilisateur. Aﬁn d’éviter tout danger d’électrocution, l’utilisateur ne doit pas essayer de procéder lui-même à ces opérations car l’ouverture ou le retrait des couvercles risquent de l’exposer à de hautes tensions et autres dangers.

Fentes et orices • Si le boîtier de l’appareil comporte des fentes ou des oriﬁces, ceux-ci servent à empêcher les

composants internes sensibles de surchauffer. Ces ouvertures ne doivent jamais être bloquées par des objets.

Lithium Batterie • Il a danger d’explosion s’ll y a remplacment incorrect de la batterie. Remplacer uniquement

avec une batterie du meme type ou d’un ype equivalent recommande par le constructeur. Mettre au reut les batteries usagees conformement aux instructions du fabricant.

Vorsicht

Stromquellen • Dieses Gerät sollte nur über die auf dem Produkt angegebene Stromquelle betrieben werden.

Dieses Gerät wurde für eine Verwendung mit einer Hauptstromleitung mit einem geerdeten (neutralen) Leiter konzipiert. Der dritte Kontakt ist für einen Erdanschluß, und stellt eine Sicherheitsfunktion dar. Diese sollte nicht umgangen oder außer Betrieb gesetzt werden.

Stromunterbrechung • Um das Gerät auf sichere Weise vom Netz zu trennen, sollten Sie alle Netzkabel aus der

Rückseite des Gerätes, aus der externen Stomversorgung (falls dies möglich ist) oder aus der Wandsteckdose

ziehen.

Schutz des Netzkabels • Netzkabel sollten stets so verlegt werden, daß sie nicht im Weg liegen und niemand

darauf treten kann oder Objekte darauf- oder unmittelbar dagegengestellt werden können.

Wartung • Alle Wartungsmaßnahmen sollten nur von qualiziertem Servicepersonal durchgeführt werden. Die

internen Komponenten des Gerätes sind wartungsfrei. Zur Vermeidung eines elektrischen Schocks versuchen Sie in keinem Fall, dieses Gerät selbst öffnen, da beim Entfernen der Abdeckungen die Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlags und/oder andere Gefahren bestehen.

Schlitze und Öffnungen • Wenn das Gerät Schlitze oder Löcher im Gehäuse aufweist, dienen diese zur

Vermeidung einer Überhitzung der empndlichen Teile im Inneren. Diese Öffnungen dürfen niemals von

anderen Objekten blockiert werden.

Litium-Batterie • Explosionsgefahr, falls die Batterie nicht richtig ersetzt wird. Ersetzen Sie verbrauchte Batterien nur

durch den gleichen oder einen vergleichbaren Batterietyp, der auch vom Hersteller empfohlen wird. Entsorgen Sie verbrauchte Batterien bitte gemäß den Herstelleranweisungen.

Advertencia

Alimentación eléctrica • Este equipo debe conectarse únicamente a la fuente/tipo de alimentación eléctrica

indicada en el mismo. La alimentación eléctrica de este equipo debe provenir de un sistema de distribución general con conductor neutro a tierra. La tercera pata (puesta a tierra) es una medida de seguridad, no puentearia ni eliminaria.

Desconexión de alimentación eléctrica • Para desconectar con seguridad la acometida de alimentación eléctrica

al equipo, desenchufar todos los cables de alimentación en el panel trasero del equipo, o desenchufar el módulo de alimentación (si fuera independiente), o desenchufar el cable del receptáculo de la pared.

Protección del cables de alimentación • Los cables de alimentación eléctrica se deben instalar en lugares donde

no sean pisados ni apretados por objetos que se puedan apoyar sobre ellos.

Reparaciones/mantenimiento • Solicitar siempre los servicios técnicos de personal calicado. En el interior no

hay partes a las que el usuario deba acceder. Para evitar riesgo de electrocución, no intentar personalmente la reparación/mantenimiento de este equipo, ya que al abrir o extraer las tapas puede quedar expuesto a voltajes peligrosos u otros riesgos.

Ranuras y aberturas • Si el equipo posee ranuras o oriﬁcios en su caja/alojamiento, es para evitar el

sobrecalientamiento de componentes internos sensibles. Estas aberturas nunca se deben obstruir con otros

objetos.

Batería de litio • Existe riesgo de explosión si esta batería se coloca en la posición incorrecta. Cambiar esta batería

únicamente con el mismo tipo (o su equivalente) recomendado por el fabricante. Desachar las baterías usadas

siguiendo las instrucciones del fabricante.

警告

电源 • 该设备只能使用产品上标明的电源。设备必须使用有地线的供电系统供电。第三条线（

地线）是安全设施，不能不用或跳过。

拔掉电源 • 为安全地从设备拔掉电源，请拔掉所有设备后或桌面电源的电源线，或任何接到市电

系统的电源线。

电源线保护 • 妥善布线，避免被踩踏，或重物挤压。维护 • 所有维修必须由认证的维修人员进行。设备内部没有用户可以更换的零件。为避免出现触

电危险不要自己试图打开设备盖子维修该设备。

通风孔 • 有些设备机壳上有通风槽或孔，它们是用来防止机内敏感元件过热。不要用任何东西

挡住通风孔。

锂电池 • 不正确的更换电池会有爆炸的危险。必须使用与厂家推荐的相同或相近型号的电池。按

照生产厂的建议处理废弃电池。

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. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

The Class A limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

NOTE: This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices. Shielded cables must be used with the unit to ensure compliance with FCC emissions limits.

Conventions Used in this Guide

In this user guide, the following are used:

NOTE: A note draws attention to important information.

TIP: A tip provides a suggestion to make working with the application easier.

CAUTION: A caution indicates a potential hazard to equipment or data.

WARNING: A warning warns of things or actions that might cause injury, death, or

other severe consequences.

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” represents 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.

Trademarks

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

iii

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

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

Deﬁnitions ....................................................... 2

Features ........................................................... 3

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

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

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

Mounting the Annotator.................................. 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

Switching Inputs ........................................ 15

Button Backlighting ................................... 15

The Annotator Menu System ......................... 16

Overview of Menus .................................... 16

Using the Menus ........................................ 18

User Presets ............................................... 18

Input Conﬁguration ................................... 19

Output Conﬁguration ................................ 20

Advanced Conﬁguration ............................ 21

Capture/Recall Settings (front panel

activated) .................................................. 22

View Comm Settings ................................. 23

Edit Comm Settings ................................... 24

Exit Menu .................................................. 24

Scan Converter Conﬁguration .................... 25

Aux Scaler Conﬁguration ........................... 25

Setting the Front Panel Locks

(Executive Modes) ......................................... 26

Enabling or Disabling Executive Mode 1

from the Front Panel ................................. 26

Setting up the Annotator to Work with

a Matrix Switcher .......................................... 27

On Screen Annotation ...........................30

USB and RS-232 Driver Conguration ............ 30

USB Driver Conguration ........................... 30

RS-232 Driver Conﬁguration ...................... 31

USB Port Connections .................................... 31

Touchscreen Calibration ................................. 32

Annotation Overview ..................................... 33

Default Annotation Buttons ........................... 34

SIS Communication and Control ...........37

RS-232/RS-422 Link ....................................... 37

Ethernet Connection ...................................... 37

Ethernet (LAN) Port .................................... 37

Ethernet Cabling ........................................ 37

Default IP Addresses................................... 37

Establishing a Connection .......................... 38

Connection Time-outs ................................ 38

Number of Connections ............................. 38

Using Verbose Mode .................................. 38

Host-to-Processor Instructions ........................ 38

Processor-Initiated Messages .......................... 39

Processor Error Responses .......................... 39

Using the Command/Response Table for SIS

Commands ................................................... 40

Symbol Deﬁnitions ..................................... 40

Command/Response Table for SIS

Commands ............................................... 44

Using the Command/Response Table for IP

SIS Commands ............................................. 55

Symbol Deﬁnitions ..................................... 55

Command/Response Table for IP SIS

Commands ............................................... 57

Annotator • Contents iv

Signal Processing

Products Control Program .....................61

Installing the Software ................................... 61

Installation From the DVD .......................... 61

Installation from the Website ..................... 62

Starting the SPPCP ..................................... 62

Using the SPPCP ............................................ 63

Orientation ................................................ 63

SPPCP Menus ............................................. 64

Control Tab ................................................ 71

I/O Conﬁguration Tab ................................. 72

Advanced Settings Tab ............................... 73

Scan Converter Tab .................................... 74

Aux Scaler Tab ........................................... 75

Image Capture Tab ..................................... 76

Font Tab ..................................................... 77

Status Bar .................................................. 77

HTML Operation .....................................78

Accessing the Default Web Pages .................. 78

Navigating the Default Web Pages ................. 79

Status Tab .................................................. 79

Conﬁguration Tab ...................................... 80

File Management Tab ................................. 89

Control Tab ................................................ 90

Reference Material ................................93

Speciﬁcations ................................................. 93

Part Numbers and Accessories ........................ 96

Included Parts ............................................ 96

Cables ....................................................... 96

Optional Parts ............................................ 96

Ethernet Connection..............................97

Ethernet Link ................................................. 97

Ethernet Connection .................................. 97

Default Address ......................................... 97

Telnet Tips .................................................. 99

Subnetting Basics ..................................... 100

Annotator • Contents v

Introduction

This manual contains installation, conguration, and operating information for the Extron

Annotator. It covers conﬁguring and operating the device using the front panel controls and Simple Instruction Set (SIS™) commands, and how to annotate the displayed image.

It also describes how to load and start up the Windows®-based Signal Processing Products Control Program (SPPCP) and how to connect to the built-in HTML pages, for operating

the processor.

About the Annotator

The Annotator is a high performance, hardware-based annotation processor for video and computer-video sources. It allows the presenter to draw, point, or add text to electronic presentation materials using a touchscreen and/or a keyboard and mouse. The Annotator supports all common analog and digital video and data formats, from composite video

to high resolution DVI, RGBHV and optional SDI/HD-SDI. Input video is scaled and made available in a variety of output formats, including analog RGBHV and Extron MTP twisted pair, as well as optional DVI, HD-SDI, or scan-converted video. The Annotator is ideal for applications that require the overlay of graphics and text within AV presentations,

including schools, law enforcement, medicine, telepresence, and live events.

Extron Annotator

50/60Hz

100-240V .5A MAX

Annotation Graphics Processor

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Mouse

RS-232

RESET

LAN

MOUSE

USB

DVI OUT

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KEYBOARD

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Keyboard

Annotator Touchscreen

Projector

Video Conference

DVD

Codec

Figure 1. Typical Annotator Application

Annotator • Introduction 1

Denitions

The following terms are used throughout this manual:

EDID — Extended Display Identication Data. A communications protocol or instruction set developed by VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association) for the identication of

display devices to computers using the DDC (Display Data Channel) transmission standard.

DVI — Digital Visual Interface. The digital video connectivity standard that was developed by DDWG (Digital Display Working Group). This connection standard offers two different

connectors: one with 24 pins that handles digital video signals only, and one with 29 pins that handles both digital and analog video. This standard uses TMDS (Transition Minimized

Differential Signaling) from Silicon Image and DDC from VESA. DVI-D is a DVI connector that supports digital signals only, and DVI-I supports both digital and analog signals.

SDI — Serial Digital Interface. A standard deﬁnition video transmission standard based on a 270 Mbps transfer rate. This is a 10-bit, scrambled, polarity independent interface with

common scrambling for both component ITU-R 601 and composite digital video and four

channels of embedded digital audio.

HD-SDI — High-denition version of SDI specied in SMPTE 292M. This standard transmits audio and video over a single coaxial cable with a data rate of 1.485 Gbit/

second. Preset — A conﬁguration that has been stored, allowing the setup and recall of recurring

I/O congurations using the front panel, RS-232/422, or Ethernet control.

• Input – Up to 128 input presets (individual I/O congurations) may be saved and

recalled. An input preset is a user-deﬁned set of input and picture control settings that can be saved for each source within a system so that they can be recalled whenever the source is active. Input presets can be recalled on any input that supports the saved input’s video format. This type of preset saves speciﬁc settings for size, centering,

contrast, brightness, detail, zoom, and input conguration. Unlike user presets, input

presets save parameters that can be recalled only on the source that was active when the preset was saved.

• User – Up to 16 user presets per input are available. A user preset saves specic

settings for color, brightness, detail, size, and centering. User presets are used when

a shortcut is needed to quickly recall a group of settings that relate to the current

content or current input. Each input has its own set of 16 user presets.

Auto Memory — The automatic saving and recall of input and picture controls for signals that have been previously applied.

Annotator • Introduction 2

Features

• Real time annotations over high resolution PC and video graphics — This allows

a presenter to draw, point, or add text in real time over live video and computer-video presentations.

• Inputs: Two RGB or HD component video on 15-pin HD connectors; congurable

input on BNC connectors for RGB, HD/SD component video, S-video, or composite video; component video, S-video, or composite video on BNCs; S-video or composite video on BNCs; DVI-D; and optional SDI/HD-SDI.

• Outputs: Simultaneous scaled outputs as RGB or HD component video on BNCs,

15-pin HD, and Extron MTP twisted pair output; an optional fourth output for DVI-D, HD-SDI, or scan-converted component video, S-video, or composite video.

• Conﬁgurable Preview and Program outputs — The outputs can be conﬁgured

as separate Preview and Program outputs. The Preview output allows a presenter

or system operator to view the annotation GUI, while the audience sees the video

and annotation through the Program outputs. This can also be used by the system operator to preview annotations before making them live.

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

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

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

and easy annotation. Essential annotation tools are available for drawing freehand

or straight lines, adding rectangular or elliptical shapes, typing in text, highlighting an area of an image, and pointing to an object on-screen. Customizing options are available for text and graphics including point size and color.

• Integrated seven-input presentation switcher — The Annotator allows for

switching between DVI, RGBHV, component video, and S-video or composite video sources. An input for SDI/HD-SDI is available as an option.

• Automatic input format detection — Each input can be set to detect 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 device, lowering system cost while improving manageability.

• RGB, HDTV, and video scaling — RGB computer-video, high denition video, and

standard deﬁnition video sources can be scaled to the desired output resolution.

• RGB upscaling and downscaling — The Annotator features an advanced scaling

engine with high quality upscaling and downscaling of high resolution computer-video signals.

• Compatibility with popular touchscreen displays — The Annotator supports

touchscreen displays from third-party manufacturers and also can be used with a standard keyboard and mouse.

• Optional SDI/HD-SDI input — SDI or HD-SDI signals from cameras or other

professional video equipment can easily be integrated into presentations with the

optional SDI/HD-SDI input board.

• Four simultaneous annotated video outputs — Two high resolution RGB or

component video outputs are available, as well as Extron MTP twisted pair and an optional output that can be congured as DVI, HD-SDI, or scan-converted video.

• Extron MTP twisted pair output — This provides built-in transmission of RGB or

component video signals over twisted pair cables for long distance transmission to a

remote display. A compatible Extron MTP Series twisted pair receiver is required.

Annotator • Introduction 3

• Optional DVI, HD-SDI, or scan-converted output — A ﬂexible output expansion

port which can be populated to support optional DVI, HD-SDI, or scan converter

output boards. These boards serve as a third Program output and offer additional system capabilities, such as recording or digital signal transmission.

• Output rates — A total of 81 output rates are available, including computer-video

rates up to 1920x1200, and HDTV rates up to 1080p/60 Hz.

• Image freeze control — A live image can be frozen using the annotation GUI,

the freeze button on the front panel, or through RS-232 serial control and IP Link®

Ethernet control.

• Image capture — A snapshot of the live video output, including annotations, can

be captured and stored as a BMP le on the Annotator or downloaded to a PC for archiving. Up to 40 MB of space is available for screen captures.

• Auto-Image™ — Using the annotation GUI or the front panel, the sizing, centering,

and ﬁltering can be automatically adjusted to optimize the output image.

• Auto Input Memory — When activated, the Annotator 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.

• EDID emulation — The Annotator provides a means for specifying the rate of the

incoming DVI or VGA signal through the RS-232 serial port. EDID emulation allows

proper communication with the video source.

• Glitch-free switching — Switching is glitch-free between RGB and video inputs

with selectable cut or fade to black transitions. Presentations can be enhanced by eliminating distracting visual jumps, glitches, and distortion commonly seen when switching between computer and video sources.

• PIP — picture-in-picture — Allows a video source to be displayed within an RGB

image, or vice versa, with dynamic, fully adjustable window positioning for the PIP

window. PIP mode is available through RS-232 serial control or IP Link Ethernet

control.

• Picture controls — For brightness, contrast, color, tint, detail, and horizontal and

vertical positioning, sizing, and zoom. Sixteen memory presets are available for each input to store all image settings.

• Aspect ratio conversion — Any video input can be adjusted horizontally and

vertically to meet a speciﬁc aspect ratio requirement. Alternatively, the input aspect ratio may be speciﬁed as 4:3 or 16:9 and ﬁxed.

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

input selection; all functions however, are available through RS-232 control.

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

techniques help maximize image detail and sharpness for NTSC, PAL, and HDTV 1080i

sources that originated from ﬁlm.

• Motion adaptive 1080i to 1080p deinterlacing — High performance deinterlacing

for 1080i signals from HD sources including broadcasts and Blu-ray Disc™, allows

optimized image quality through advanced motion compensation.

• Quad standard video decoding — This uses a digital, four-line adaptive comb ﬁlter

to decode NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, and SECAM video for integration into systems

worldwide.

• IP Link Ethernet monitoring and control — An IP integration technology

developed by Extron. IP Link enables the Annotator to be controlled and proactively monitored over a LAN, WAN, or the Internet.

Annotator • Introduction 4

• RS-232 serial control port — Using serial commands, the Annotator can be

controlled and congured via the Extron Windows-based control program (SPPCP), or integrated into third-party control systems. Extron products use

the SIS (Simple Instruction Set) command protocol, a set of basic ASCII code commands that allow for quick and easy programming.

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

• Internal universal power supply — The 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, international

power supply provides worldwide power compatibility.

Annotator • Installation 5

Installation

This section contains installation information for the Extron Annotator. It covers the

following subjects:

• UL/Safety Requirements

• Mounting the Annotator

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 specied 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 • Installation 6

Mounting the Annotator

If the Annotator 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 in a rack.

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

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

specied by Extron.

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

required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.

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

condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.

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

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.

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

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

Rack Mounting

To rack mount the Annotator, attach brackets to the side of the unit, as shown below, and secure it to the the rack. See ﬁgure below.

Rack Mount Bracket

Figure 2. Mounting the Annotator

Annotator • 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.

VID

B/C

B-Y

R-Y

100-240V 2A

50/60 Hz

I N P U T S

RGB/R-Y,Y,B-Y

G/Y

R-Y

VID

H/HV

RESET

LAN

RS-232

USB

RS-232

MOUSE

B-Y B/

KEYBOARD

LORES OUT

RGB/R-Y, Y, B-Y

VID

R-Y

MTP

HDSDI/SDI

VID

O U T P

DVI-D

U T S

G/YB/

R/ R-Y

B-Y

Figure 3. Annotator Rear Panel Features

AC power connector

RGB/YUV-HD VGA connectors (inputs 1 and 2)

Universal BNC connectors (input 3)

Component/S-video/composite BNC

connectors (input 4)

S-video/composite BNC connectors (input 5)

DVI connector (input 6)

(Optional) HD-SDI/SDI connector (input 7)

RGB/YUV-HD BNC ouput connectors

RGB/YUV-HD VGA output 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.

b RGB/YUV-HD VGA connectors (inputs 1 and 2) — Connect high resolution

computer-video input signals to either of the two 15-pin HD connectors.

(Optional) output card (scan converter shown)

MTP twisted pair output connector

PS/2 mouse port

PS/2 keyboard port

USB A ports

RJ-45 Ethernet LAN connector

9-pin RS-232 connectors

Reset button and LED

Annotator • Rear Panel Features and Connections

c Universal BNC connectors (input 3) — Connect a high resolution computer-

RGBS/RGBcvS

video, component, S-video, or composite input signal to this group of female

BNC connectors.

RGBHV

R-Y

B/C

G/Y

VID

B-Y

R-Y

B/C

G/Y

B-Y

VID

H/HV V

RGsB/Component Video

(Y, R-Y, B-Y)

R/ R-Y

H/HV V

B/C

G/Y

B-Y

VID

H/HV V

R/ R-Y

H/HV V

Composite VideoS-video (YC)

B/C

G/Y VID

B-Y

R/ R-Y

H/HV V

B/C

G/Y

B-Y

VID

d Composite/S-video/component BNC connectors (input 4) — Connect a

composite video, S-video, or SD component video signal. Connect cables as shown below.

Composite Video

R-Y

VID

B-Y /C

S-video (YC)

R-Y

Component Video (Y, R-Y, B-Y)

VID

B-Y

R-Y

VID

B-Y

e S-video/composite video BNC connectors (input 5) — Connect S-video or

composite video input signals to this pair of female BNC connectors. Connect cables as shown below.

VID

S-video (YC)

VID

Composite Video

f DVI-D connector (input 6) — Connect a high resolution digital input signal to

this DVI-I connector.

g Optional input board (HD-SDI/SDI with BNC shown) connector (input 7)

— Connect an appropriate input to the optional board connector.

Output, User Interface, and Control Connections

h RGB/YUV-HD BNC connectors — Connect a display to these for RGB or

HD component video output.

i RGB/YUV-HD 15-pin VGA connector — Connect a display to this for RGB or

HD component video output.

j Optional output card (scan converter with BNC connectors shown) —

Connect a display to this for composite, S-video, or component video output.

k MTP output — Connect a mini twisted pair receiver to this port

NOTE: MTP output supports only RGBHV and RGBS video formats.

Annotator • Rear Panel Features and Connections

l PS/2 mouse port — Connect a PS/2 mouse to this port for annotation use. m Keyboard port — Connect a Microsoft

annotation use.

compatible keyboard to this port for

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

a USB mouse and keyboard to these ports.

o LAN Ethernet port — Connect the Annotator to an Ethernet LAN or 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 is connected to an Ethernet LAN, and the Act LED ﬂickers amber, indicating data transmission as the devices communicate.

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

LAN cable to the MTP port.

NOTE: Do not use standard telephone cables, as they do not support

Ethernet or Fast Ethernet. See the “Ethernet Connection” section, for correct cabling.

Do not stretch or bend cables. Transmission errors can occur.

See the “SIS Communication and Control” section for deﬁnitions of the SIS commands, and the “

Program” section to install and use the control software.

Signal Processing Products Control

p RS-232 9-pin ports — These connectors provides for two-way

RS-232 communication. Connect a host computer or control system via a 9-pin D connector p for serial RS-232 or RS-422 control.

For touch panels, using a null RS-232 cable only, connect the touchscreen to the Annotator via either of the RS-232 ports. RS-232 driver conﬁguration is necessary and can be done using the Signal Processing Products Control Program. Within the SPPCP program click Help > Contents for conﬁguration instructions.

The default protocol is 9600 baud, 1 stop bit, no parity, and no ﬂow control.

q 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 resetting procedure. Refer to the “Resetting the Unit with the Reset Button” section, for details.

Installation and Cabling

Step 1 — Mount the unit

Turn off or disconnect all equipment power sources and rack mount the Annotator (see page 7).

Step 2 — Connect inputs

Connect inputs from video sources to the applicable connectors marked “Inputs” (see pages 8 and 9, b to g for connector types).

Step 3 — Connect outputs

Connect video output devices to the applicable I/O board connectors marked “Outputs” (see page 9, h to k for connector types).

Step 4 — Connect user interface devices

PS2 mouse and keyboard ports (l and m) — Connect a mouse and/or a keyboard for annotation use.

Annotator • Rear Panel Features and Connections

Step 5 — Connect touch panel devices

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

Via RS-232 ports — Connect a touchpanel device to either port as desired. RS-232 driver conﬁguration is necessary and can be done using the Signal Processing Products Control Program. See the “Signal Processing Products Control Program” section for details.

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

the ”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 ickers as

the devices communicate. Remote ports — For serial RS-232 or RS-422 control, connect a host computer or

control system via the 9-pin D connector p. RS-232 protocol (default values):

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

NOTE: See “SIS Communication and Control” section for deﬁnitions of the

SIS commands and “Signal Processing Products Control Program” section 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.

Powering Up

When applying power to the Annotator, the unit undergoes a start-up self testing

sequence (see image below) and then the LCD displays the default display cycle.

Apply Power

10 sec.

Extron

Annotator v1.xx

3 sec.

Loading OSD file

complete

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.

Extron

Annotator v1.xx

3 sec.

All buttons flash in sequence

(green, red, amber).

1 sec.

All input buttons

flash consecutively (amber).

Figure 4. Typical Default Cycle

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

Sorting graphics

3 sec.

Boot-up sequence

files

complete

Key

Menu and Next buttons

remain lit.

= unlit

= lit

1 sec.

Last active input

button remains lit.

= flashing

Default Display Cycle

1 sec.

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.

1024x768 60.0Hz

2 sec.

Output Rate

Annotator • Rear Panel Features and Connections

Resetting the Unit with the Reset Button

There are four reset modes (numbered 1, 3, 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.

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 3, 4, and 5

Press and hold for 3, 6, or 9 seconds.

RESET

Reset LED flashes once, twice, or three times.

RESET

Apply Power

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

RESET

Release Reset button.

RESET

Figure 5. Resetting the Annotator

NOTE: After a mode 1 reset is performed, update the Annotators’s ﬁrmware 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.

Annotator • 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 reverts to the factory default ﬁrmware. 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 ﬁrmware to the latest version. Do not operate the ﬁrmware version that results from this mode reset. If you want to use the factory

Use Factory Firmware

Hold down the Reset button for about 3

sec. until the Power LED blinks once, then

release and press Reset momentarily (<1

Events

Run/Stop

Settings

Reset all IP

Defaults

sec.) within 1 second.

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

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.

NOTE: Nothing happens if the

Reset to Factory

default ﬁrmware, you must upload that version again. See page 69 or 87 for details on uploading ﬁrmware.

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 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 turns events on or off.

NOTE: Nothing happens if the

momentary press does not occur within 1 second.

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 ﬁrmware).

• Does everything mode 4 does.

• Removes button/touchpanel congurations.

• Resets all IP options.

• Removes scheduling settings.

• Removes/clears all les from the unit.

NOTE: User-dened

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

This mode is useful for troubleshooting.

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.

Annotator • Operation 13

Operation

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

• Front Panel Overview

• The Annotator Menu System

• Setting the Front Panel Locks (Executive Modes)

• Setting up the Annotator to Work with a Matrix Switcher

Front Panel Overview

INPUTS

6 754321

UNDO

/CLEAR

CAPTURE /RECALL

AUTO

IMAGE

FREEZE

SIZE

POSITION

BRIGHT /CONT

COLOR

/TINT

DETAIL

ZOOM

/PAN

6 7

ADJUST

ANNOTATOR

ANNOTATION GRAPHICS PROCESSOR

Figure 6. Front Panel Features

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

this (RS-232) port using an optional 9-pin D to 2.5 mm mini jack TRS RS-232 cable, part 70-335-01 (see below). RS-232 protocol (default values):

• 9600 baud • 1 stop bit • no parity • 8 data bits • no ow control

6 feet

9-pin D Connection TRS Plug

Pin 2 Computer Rx line Tip Pin 3 Computer Tx line Ring Pin 5 Computer's signal ground Sleeve

Tip

Ring

Sleeve (Gnd)

Figure 7. Front 2.5 mm Port Conﬁguration Cable, Part 70-335-01

b Input selection buttons — Select/switch inputs and indicate which input is

active.

c Special function buttons — These four buttons are:

• Undo/Clear — Allows a reversal of up to seven of the last annotation points or

clears selected annotations.

NOTE: See the “On Screen Annotation” section for an overview of image

annotation.

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

• Capture/Recall — Allows the capture and saving of the current image, or the

recall of a saved image.

Annotator • Operation 14

• Freeze — Allows the current displayed image to be frozen or unfrozen as desired.

d Picture control buttons — These six 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) settings 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 out, or panned

horizontally and/or vertically.

NOTE: Adjustments are made using either or both Adjust knobs ([ {).

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

and conﬁguration text.

f Menu navigation buttons — These two buttons give access to menu

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

• Menu button — This button, always lit amber, gives direct access to a series of

ﬁve menus.

• Next button — This button, always lit amber, allows page changes within each

one of the menus, and to exit the menu cycle.

g Adjustment knobs — These two knobs are used with the picture control buttons

and the menu navigation buttons to adjust settings.

Switching Inputs

To switch inputs, simply press the desired input button. The button lights amber when an active video signal is detected. If the output is conﬁgured correctly for the display device, the image changes to the new input. An inactive signal gives no image.

Button Backlighting

The buttons can be backlit a dimmed amber.

To turn the backlighting on or off, press and hold the Bright/Cont and Color/Tint buttons

simultaneously until the buttons become lit or unlit.

Annotator • Operation 15

The Annotator Menu System

The Annotator can be congured using the menu system, via the Extron Simple Instruction Set (SIS) of commands, or via the Extron Signal Processing Products Control Program

(SPPCP) software program, through an RS-232 or LAN connected PC.

NOTE: For methods see “SIS Communication and Control” and “Signal Processing

Products Control Program” section.

The Annotator has six front panel conguration menus: User Presets, Input Conguration, Output Conguration, Advanced Conguration, View Comm Settings. A hidden menu (Edit Comm Settings) is also accessible. If the optional Scan Converter board is installed a

scan converter conﬁguration menu becomes available.

User

Presets

Input

Configuration

Output

Configuration

Advanced

Configuration

View Comm

Settings

Scan Converter

Configuration

Optional

Exit Menu

Press NEXT

Figure 8. The Annotator Front Panel Conﬁguration Menus

Overview of Menus

See image on next page.

User Presets

This menu allows unnecessary 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.

Input 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

Output Conﬁguration

total and active pixels and the number of active lines.

This menu allows conﬁguration of the following settings for the active output: Resolution and refresh rate (see table on page 20), output type, and sync polarity (where

applicable).

Advanced Conﬁguration

This menu allows advanced conﬁguration of the following Annotator settings:

Auto Image, Auto Memories, Aspect Ratio, Input EDID (see table on page 20), RGB Delay, Switch Effect, Test Pattern, MTP Pre-Peaking, Internal Temp (view only), Calibrate

Panels, 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 Conguration 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 • Operation 16

Edit Comm Settings (hidden)

To display and enter this menu, press and hold the Detail and Color/Tint buttons simultaneously and then press Next. The hidden menu appears.

This menu allows the user to edit the following serial and IP settings:

Serial port baud rate, 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.

Input

Configuration

Input #x RGB

Rotate to select video input type.

Input #x

Film Detect On

Rotate to turn Film Detect on or off.

Input #x

Vert Start 128

Rotate to adjust Vertical Star t value.

Input #x

Horz Start 128

Rotate to adjust Horizontal Start value.

Input #x

Pixel Phase 28

Rotate to adjust Pixel Phase value.

Input #x

Total Pix *2200

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

Input #x

Active Pixels *1920

Rotate to adjust Active Pixels value (* = default).

Input #x

Active Lns *1080

Rotate to adjust Active Lines value (* = default).

Rotate either to select a preset to recall settings.

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

User

Presets

Recall Preset

<NA>

Save Preset

<02>

*NOTE To activate the hidden menu “Edit Comms”, press and hold Detail and Color/Tint buttons simultaneously, then press Next.

**NOTE The Scan Coverter and Aux Scaler menus are only available when the applicable optional I/O board is installed.

Output

Configuration

Resol 1024x768

Refresh 60.00Hz

Rotate to adjust Resolution value Rotate to adjust Refresh rate.

Output Type

RGBHV

Rotate either to adjust Output type value.

Sync Polarity

H Neg V Pos

Rotate either to adjust Sync Polarity values.

Advanced

Configuration

Auto Image

Input #x Off

Rotate to turn Auto Image mode On or Off.

Auto Memories

Rotate either to turn Auto Memories On or Off.

Aspect Ratio

FILL

Rotate either to select Aspect Ratio mode.

Input EDID

1024x768 60.0Hz

Rotate to adjust Resolution value Rotate to adjust Refresh rate.

RGB Delay

0.5 Seconds

Rotate either to adjust RGB Delay value.

Switch Effect

Dissolve

Rotate either to change Switch Effect.

Test Pattern

Color Bars

Rotate either to change Test Pattern.

MTP Pre-Peaking

Off

Rotate either to turn MTP Pre-Peaking On or Off.

Internal temp

96 F 35 C

Indicates Internal temperature (not adjustable).

Calibrate Panels

Press size

Press Size to callibrate panel sizes.

Reset to Factory

Press Detail

Press Detail 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

9600 RS232

<192>168.254.254

<255>255.000.000

Gateway Address <000>000.000.000

View Comm

Settings

Serial Port

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

Serial Port

Rotate to select RS-232 or RS-422 mode. Rotate to change baud rate.

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

Optional I/O Board Menu **

Scan

Converter

H Size V

2048 2048

Rotate to adjust H value. Rotate to adjust V value.

H Center V

2048 2048

Rotate to adjust H value. Rotate to adjust V value.

Output Format

S-video/Comp

Rotate either to select output format.

Output Standard

NTSC

Rotate either to select output standard.

Flicker Filter

Rotate either to adjust flicker filter.

H Filter

Rotate either to adjust H filter.

Encoder Filter

Rotate either to adjust encoder filter.

Optional I/O Board Menu **

Aux

Scaler

Resol 1024x768 Refresh 60.00Hz

Rotate to adjust resolution. Rotate to adjust refresh rate.

Output Type

RGBHV

Rotate either to select output type.

Sync Polarity

H neg V neg

Rotate either to adjust sync polarity values.

Aspect Ratio

Rotate either to select aspect ratio mode.

Detail

Rotate either to adjust detail level.

Test Pattern

Crop

Rotate either to select test pattern.

Figure 9. Annotator Menu System Overview

Annotator • Operation 17

Scan Converter Conguration

This menu, displayed only when the optional scan-converter board is installed, allows the user to conﬁgure the settings for scan-converted outputs.

Aux Scaler Conguration

This menu, displayed only when the optional aux scaler board is installed, allows the user to conﬁgure the settings for aux scaler outputs.

Using the Menus

To conﬁgure the Annotator 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) Adjust

knob to change the values as desired.

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

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

level menu.

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

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 (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.

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

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 knobs ([{) to select a preset

(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.

Save Preset

<N/A>

Recall Preset

<02>

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Input Conguration

Within this menu any of the seven inputs can be congured. 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 Input 4 Input 5 Input 6 Input 7

*RGB *RGB *RGB *YUVi *S-Video *DVI *SDI YUVp/HDTV YUVp/HDTV YUVp/HDTV S-Video Composite HD-SDI Auto Detect Auto Detect RGBcvS Composite Auto Detect Auto Detect

Figure 10. Signal Formats per Input (*= Default Value)

button.

YUVi Auto Detect

S-video Composite Auto Detect

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 RGBcvS YUVi S-vid DVI SDI HD-SDI

Film Detect X X X X X X X X H Start X X V Start X X Phase X X Total Pixels X X Active Pixels X X X X X X X Active Lines X X X X X X X

Figure 11. Adjustments Possible per Signal Format

4. At the desired setting (for example, Horizontal Start on input 2 with a YUVp/HDTV

signal, see image at right), rotate the right Adjust knob ({) to adjust the settings value as desired (here to 122).

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

Input #2

Horz Start 122

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.

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Output Conguration

Using this menu, resolutions, refresh rates, output signal types, and sync polarity 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 75 Hz

640x480 X X X 800x600 X X X 852x480 X X X 1024x768 X X X 1024x852 X X X 1024x1024 X X X 1280x768 X X X 1280x800 X X X 1280x1024 X X X 1360x765 X X X 1360x768 X X X 1365x768 X X X 1366x768 X X X 1365x1024 X X X 1440x900 X X X 1400x1050 X X 1680x1050 X X 1600x1200 X X 1920x1200 X X 480p X X 576p X 720p 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 1080p CVT X

Figure 12. Output Resolution/Refresh Rate Table

3. Press Next to enter the next submenu, Output Type. Within this submenu the output

signal type (RGBHV, RGsB, YUV bi-level, or YUV tri-level) can be selected.

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

5. Press Next to enter the next submenu, Sync Polarity. Within this submenu, the Sync

Polarity can be set (H- V-, H+ V-, H+ V+, or H- V+).

6. Rotate either front panel Adjust knob ([{) to select the sync polarity.

NOTE: An incorrect sync polarity setting will result in the loss of the output image.

7. Press Next or Menu to return to the Output Conﬁguration.

Annotator • Operation 20

Advanced Conguration

Within this menu auto imaging and auto memory can be turned on or off, input EDID can be set, RGB delay value adjusted, the switch effect chosen, a test pattern selected to aid

setting up the display, and the MTP pre-peaking turned on or off. In addition the internal temperature can be read, the touch panel display can be calibrated, and the unit can be reset to factory default settings.

1. Press Next to enter the ﬁrst sublevel, Auto Image. The current active input and setting

status is displayed.

NOTE: At any submenu, if the input is incorrect, press the desired input button, and

then proceed with the setting adjustment.

2. With the applicable input showing, rotate the right Adjust knob ({)

to turn the Auto Image on or off.

Auto Image

Input #2 On

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

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

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

([{) to select Fill or Follow.

5. Press Next to go to the next sublevel (Input EDID), or press Next

repeatedly to get to any applicable level. At each level, rotate

Input EDID

1024x768 60.0Hz

the Adjust knobs (right only or both) as needed to change the settings to the desired value.

NOTES: • The Input EDID setting adjustment applies only to the VGA and DVI inputs.

See ﬁgure 12 for resolution and refresh rate details.

• For some settings (such as panel calibration) follow on-screen instructions.

• The internal temperature is a “read-only” screen. No adjustment is possible.

The following test pattern settings are available:

None (default), Split Color Bars (8), Crosshatch 4x4, 32 Level Grayscale, Ramp, Alternating Pixels, Whiteeld, Crop, 1.33 Aspect ratio, 1.78 Aspect ratio, 1.85 Aspect ratio, 2.35 Aspect ratio, Safe Area, Blue Mode.

Color Bars

Crop

Crosshatch

1.33 Aspect

4x4 Crosshatch

1.78 Aspect

Split Grayscale

1.85 Aspect 2.35 Aspect

Ramp

Alternating

Pixels

Safe Area 5% 10%

White Field

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.

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

1. Within the Advanced Conguration menu press Next repeatedly to cycle to the

Calibrate Panels submenu.

2. Press the Size button and observe the touchpanel screen. A cross appears in the upper

left corner. Tap the screen at the cross, and repeat at each cross.

Annotator • Operation 21

3. After tapping the fourth cross, the unit saves the calibration data and restarts the

Step 1

sequence. Repeat the process for each connected touchscreen.

4. Press any front panel button to exit the sequence and save the data.

NOTE: See page 32 for detailed touchscreen setup instructions.

Capture/Recall Settings (front panel activated)

A snapshot of the currently displayed image (including annotations) can be captured and saved to the Annotator 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 and hold the Capture/Recall button for 3 seconds. The LCD displays “IMAGE

CAPTURE”.

2. Press Next to enter the Save As menu, the LCD displays “Save As: <N/A>”.

Use either Adjust knob to scroll through 16 image names, (IMG01.bmp through IMG16.bmp) to select a suitable name.

NOTE: When saving an image to a selected name, any image previously saved

with that selected name is overwritten in favor of the newly saved image.

3. When the desired image name is reached, press Next. The LCD displays “Saving image

Please wait.” The display then changes to “Saving image” and a progress bar begins

showing the progress of the image capture process. 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 and hold for 3 seconds.

Step 2

Press

Rotate either Adjust knob.

Step 3

Press

UNDO/ CLEAR

CAPTURE/

RECALL

ADJUST

LCD screen displays

IMAGE

CAPTURE

LCD screen displays

Save As:

<N/A>

LCD screen displays

Save As:

IMG05.BMP

LCD screen displays

Saving Image

Please wait

then

Saving image:

Figure 13. Sequence for Capturing an Image

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To recall an image:

Step 1

1. Press and release the Capture/Recall button. The LCD displays “IMAGE RECALL”.

2. Press Next to enter the Recall menu. The LCD displays “Recall: <N/A>”.

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 image Please wait” while

the image is downloaded to the display. 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. Press Next to exit the Image Recall menu.

Press and release

Step 2

Press

Rotate either Adjust knob.

UNDO/ CLEAR

CAPTURE/

RECALL

ADJUST

LCD screen displays

IMAGE

RECALL

LCD screen displays

Recall:

<N/A>

LCD screen displays

Recall:

IMG05.BMP

Step 3

Press

LCD screen displays

Recalling Image

Please wait

then

IMG05.BMP

Recalled

Figure 14. Sequence for Recalling an Image

To remove an image from the display:

1. Press and release the Capture/Recall button. The LCD displays “IMAGE RECALL”.

2. Press Next. The LCD displays “Recall: <N/A>”.

3. With “Recall: <N/A>” displayed, press Next. The current image is removed from the

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

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 Detail and Color/Tint buttons simultaneously, and then press the Next button. The Edit Comms

Settings menu appears.

Annotator • Operation 23

Edit Comm Settings

NOTES: • When entering this mode, the LCD menu displays the setting from

1. Press Next to go through each sublevel to edit the following: serial port settings, DHCP

(on or off), IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address.

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

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

the left front panel Adjust knob ([) to adjust the baud rate (9600, 19200, 38400, or

115200), and rotate the right Adjust knob ({) to select the connection type (RS-232/RS-422).

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

comm port 1. Changes made to the comm settings via the front panel affects all the comm ports.

• The lower rear panel RS-232 port is designated as Comm 1, the upper port is Comm 3, and the front panel conﬁg port is Comm 2.

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

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

• Where already connected to a remote PC via LAN, changing the IP address can result in the loss of connection.

• The Annotator default IP address is 198.162.254.254.

3. Press Next or Menu to exit the Edit Comm Settings menu, keeping the new settings

Exit Menu

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

cycle.

Annotator • Operation 24

Scan Converter Conguration

This menu is available only when a scan converter board is installed.

Within this menu horizontal and vertical image size and centering can be congured,

output format and output standard chosen, and ﬂicker, horizontal, and encoder ﬁlters set.

1. Press Next to enter the ﬁrst sublevel, horizontal and vertical size. The current settings

are displayed. (2048 is the default setting)

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

the right Adjust knob ({) to adjust the vertical value.

3. Press Next to go the second sublevel, horizontal and vertical centering.

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

the right Adjust knob ({) to adjust the vertical value.

5. Press Next to go to the next sublevel (Output Format), or press Next repeatedly to go

to any level. At each level, rotate either Adjust knobs as needed to change the settings to the desired values: Output format (S-video/Comp, YUVi, or RGsB) Output Standard (NTSC or PAL)

Flicker, Horizontal, and Encoder lter values (0 to 3)

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.

Aux Scaler Conguration

This menu is available only when an aux scaler board is installed.

Within this menu resolution and refresh rates, output type, sync polarity, aspect ratio,

detail, and test pattern selections can be made.

1. Press Next to enter the ﬁrst sublevel, resolution and refresh rate. The current settings

are displayed.

2. Rotate the left front panel Adjust knob ([) to select a different resolution value, and

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

3. Press Next to go the second sublevel, output type.

4. Rotate either Adjust knob ([{) to select the applicable output type.

5. Press Next to go to the next sublevel (Sync polarity).

6. Rotate either Adjust knob as needed to change the sync polarity values.

7. Press Next to go to the next sublevel (aspect ratio).

8. Rotate either Adjust knob to change the aspect ratio setting to Fill or Follow.

9. Press Next to go to the next sublevel (detail).

10. Rotate either Adjust knob to change the detail level.

11. Press Next to go to the next sublevel (test pattern).

12. Rotate either Adjust knob to select a suitable test pattern to aid in the setup of a

display device.

13. 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 • Operation 25

Setting the Front Panel Locks (Executive Modes)

The Annotator 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 locked except for input switching, video freeze, and Auto Image.

Executive mode 2 (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 for further details.

Enabling or Disabling Executive Mode 1 from the Front Panel

NOTES: • If the Annotator is in Executive mode 0 (unlocked), this procedure selects

mode 1 (locked).

• If it is in Executive mode 1, this procedure selects mode 0 (unlocks the unit).

Executive Mode

Press and hold for about

2 seconds.

SIZE

POSITION

LCD screen displays either

Enabled

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, video freeze, and Auto Image), the LCD displays the status for 2 seconds.

Executive mode 1 can also be enabled or disabled by SIS commands. See the section on

SIS commands.

Annotator • Operation 26

Setting up the Annotator to Work with a Matrix Switcher

The Sync to Matrix tool is a powerful tool which can simplify the control system necessary

when using an Extron matrix switcher and an Annotator.

The “Sync to Matrix” script can sense when a new tie that is made on the matrix is routed to the Annotator and automatically recalls the input preset associated with the input on the matrix switcher. The input preset recalls all the settings for the input including the signal format, input sampling settings, and picture controls.

Extron CrossPoint 300 84 HV

Matrix Switcher

OUTPUTS

RESET

LAN

AV Tuner

DVD/VCR

Document Camera

Extron RGB 109xi

Interface

INPUTS

V SYNC

H SYNC

SIZE

AUTO IMAGE

UNDO

CENTER

/CLEAR

FREEZE

CAPTURE

/RECALL

INPUTS

CONFIG

Extron Annotator

Camera

Annotation Graphics Processor

HD Tuner

Display

INPUTS

CONFIG

Extron Annotator

Annotation Graphics Processor

ADJUST

ANNOTATOR

ANNOTATION GRAPHICS PROCESSOR

DETAIL

BRIGHT /CONT

ZOOM

/PAN COLOR /TINT

ADJUST

ANNOTATOR

ANNOTATION GRAPHICS PROCESSOR

DETAIL

BRIGHT /CONT

ZOOM

SIZE

/PAN

COLOR

AUTO

/TINT

IMAGE

UNDO

CENTER

/CLEAR

FREEZE

CAPTURE

/RECALL

Display

Figure 16. Annotators Connected to a Matrix Switcher

To conﬁgure the input presets required using the Sync to Matrix tool, do the following:

1. Install and connect the Annotator as described in the “Rear Panel Features and

Connections” section of this guide, but connect the Annotator input 3 to an output

on the matrix switcher.

NOTE: Multiple Annotators can be connected to a single matrix switcher..

2. Tie input 1 of the matrix switcher to whichever matrix switcher output is connected to

input 3 of the Annotator (see ﬁgure 17).

Annotator • Operation 27

Input 1

Output 1 Input 3

Annotator #1

Output to display

Input 2

Input 3

Input 4

Input 5

Input 6

Input 64

Matrix Switcher

Output 2 Input 3

Output 3

Output 4

Output 5

Output 6 Input 3

Output 3

Output 4

Annotator #2

(optional)

Annotator #6

(optional)

Output to display

Figure 17. Multiple Annotators Connected to a Matrix Switcher

3. On the Annotator, conﬁgure the input as follows: a. Switch to input 3 on the Annotator. b. Set the following input sampling settings as needed: signal type, horizontal and

vertical start, pixel phase, total pixels, active pixels, and active lines.

NOTE: Do not use the auto detect setting for the input type when using

input presets.

c. Set the following picture controls as needed: size, position, color, tint, brightness,

contrast, and detail.

d. Save the adjusted settings as input preset 1. See the “SIS Communication and

Control” section, for the SIS commands to save the preset.

NOTE: Each input preset must be saved with the same number as the input

on the matrix switcher. For example, input 24 on the matrix will be associated with the input preset 24 on the Annotator.

e. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each matrix input that is used on the Annotator.

4. Synchronize the Annotator to the matrix switcher as follows: a. Open the control program (SPPCP) and connect to the Annotator.

NOTE: Connection must be via IP (not RS-232).

b. From the Tools menu, select Sync to Matrix Switcher.... The Sync to

Matrix Switcher window opens.

c. In the IP Address ﬁeld, enter the IP address for the matrix switcher.

Annotator • Operation 28

d. Click Connect to Matrix button. The matrix switcher size is displayed. e. From the drop-down menu next to Annotator Input #3. select the matrix output

number that is connected to Input 3 on the Annotator. Click Take. The devices now sync.

Figure 18. The Sync to Matrix Window

NOTE: All other inputs on the Annotator must not be used when it is

synchronized to a matrix switcher.

Annotator • Operation 29

On Screen

Annotation

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

• USB and RS-232 Driver Conﬁguration

• USB Port Connections

• Touchscreen Calibration

• Annotation Overview

The Annotator 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 can be connected by RS-232 or USB, and device drivers can be uploaded to ensure

compatibility with the Annotator. For a full list of compatible panels visit

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

USB and RS-232 Driver Conguration

USB and RS-232 driver conguration is possible using the Signal Processing Products

Control Program. The Device Module Conﬁguration option allows you to conﬁgure a touchpanel so that it can be used with the Annotator.

Connect a touchpanel device to either of the USB ports or, using a NULL RS-232 cable only, connecting the touchscreen to either of the two rear panel RS-232 ports.

USB Driver Conguration

To load a touchpanel driver:

1. Open the SPPCP program on a PC connected to the Annotator by an IP connection.

2. From the Tools menu, select Device Module Configuration.... This opens the

Device Module Manager window.

Figure 19. Device Module Manager Window

Annotator • On Screen Annotation 30

3. Select the USB Configuration tab and sort by device type, manufacturer, and

version.

4. Click Update Modules to locate a device module in the Available Modules section

5. Select a module and click Add Module. The added module appears in the Loaded

Modules on Annotator section.

NOTE: Click Comm Sheet after selecting a device in the Available Modules section to

see communication information for the selected device driver.

To delete a touchpanel driver:

1. From the Tools menu, select Device Module Configuration.

2. In the Loaded Modules on Annotator section, select the device module to be deleted.

3. Click Remove Module. This removes the device module from the Annotator.

RS-232 Driver Conguration

To load a touchpanel driver:

4. Select the RS-232 Configuration tab. Sort by device type, manufacturer, and

version.

5. Click Update Modules to locate a device module in the Available Modules section

6. Click Load to Top Port or Load to Bottom Port to load the driver to the RS-232

port with the connected touchpanel.

To delete a touchpanel driver:

USB Port Connections

NOTE: Click Comm Sheet after selecting a device in the Available Modules section to

see communication information for the selected device driver.

1. From the Tools menu, select Device Module Configuration.

2. In the Loaded Modules on Annotator section, select the module to be deleted.

3. Click Remove Module. This removes the device module from the Annotator.

Touchpanels can be connected via the two rear panel USB ports. By connecting multiple USB hubs (see gure 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. Do not connect more than three

hubs in line (three deep).

Annotator

USB #1

1 2 3 4

Hubs

1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

Figure 20. Connect USB Hubs for Multiple Devices

Annotator • On Screen Annotation 31

Touchscreen Calibration

If a touchscreen is attached to the Annotator, the touch accuracy should be calibrated using the Calibrate Panels setting in the Advanced conﬁguration menu.

Both RS-232 and USB connected touchscreens require calibration.

To calibrate a connected and powered-on panel, do the following:

1. Press the Menu button on the front panel of the Annotator repeatedly until reaching

the Advanced Conﬁguration menu.

2. Within the Advanced conguration menu press Next repeatedly to cycle to Calibrate

Panels Press Size.

3. Press Size and observe the touchpanel screen. A cross appears in the upper left corner.

4. Tap the screen at the cross, and the cross then moves to the top right corner.

5. Tap the cross in the top right corner. This moves the cross to the bottom right corner.

6. Tap the cross in the bottom right corner. This moves the cross to the bottom left

corner.

7. Tap the cross in the bottom left corner. The unit now saves the calibration data and

restarts the sequence.

8. Repeat the process for each connected touchscreen.

9. Press any Annotator front panel button to exit the sequence and save the data.

Figure 21. Sequence of Cross Positions for Setting the Touch Accuracy of a Screen

Annotator • On Screen Annotation 32

Annotation Overview

The Annotator 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 22. 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 PS/2 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.

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

Annotator • On Screen Annotation 33

Default Annotation Buttons

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

displaying the Annotator’s six inputs. Selecting any input button switches the display to that input.

NOTE: A seventh input button (shown at right) is also

displayed if an optional HD-SDI input board is installed.

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.

NOTE: 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.

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.

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

a keyboard connected to the rear USB or PS/2 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 previous active function’s end point.

information, not the annotation.

NOTE: 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 ll option is also selected, only the rectangle or ellipse

outline is drawn.

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

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

Highlighter — Selecting this button allows the user to highlight the video

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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.

NOTE: Eraser and Highlighter size, text size, and line weight have discrete

size settings.

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.

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.

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

Undo — Selecting this allows the user to undo the last 7 completed annotations

or undo a Clear action.

NOTE: 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.

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 On-Screen Display palettes). This captured image can be saved to the Annotator memory for later recall.

NOTE: 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

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.

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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 specic area of the screen. Using the

cursor, create a rectangle at the desired area and the Annotator 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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SIS Communication and Control

The Annotator can be operated and conﬁgured using Simple Instruction Set (SIS) commands input via a PC connected to either of the processor’s serial ports or the Ethernet port. See o and p on pages 8 and 10, and “Ethernet Connection” section for wiring details.

RS-232/RS-422 Link

The Annotator has two rear ports and one front port that can be used for serial control. All ports enable use of SIS commands and the Windows-based control software. The default protocol for these ports is:

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

NOTE: The lower rear panel RS-232 port is designated as Comm1, the upper port is

Comm 3, and the front panel conﬁg port is Comm 2.

See

on page 10 for connection details.

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. The SIS commands and behavior of the unit are identical to that when communicating to it via RS-232.

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 for cable termination details.

Default IP Addresses

To access the Annotator 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 for more details). If the addresses have not been changed, the factory-specied 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-

specied default, 192.168.254.254, is the correct value for this eld.

The processor responds with a copyright message including the date, the name of the

product, ﬁrmware version, part number, and the current date/time.

NOTE: • 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 ve 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 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 eld. 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 RS-232/422 connection (upon power up):

With an Internet connection:

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 a new resolution is applied.

NOTE: Response is seen via RS-232 connection 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.

Processor Error Responses

When the Annotator 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) E10 — Invalid command E11 — Invalid preset number E12 — Invalid output number/port number E13 — Invalid parameter (out of range) E14 — Command not available for this conguration E17 — Invalid command for this signal type E22 — Busy E24 — Privilege violation E25 — Device not present E26 — Maximum number of connections exceeded E27 — Invalid event number E28 — Bad lename/le 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 eld 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 23. ASCII to Hexadecimal Conversion

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

Symbol Deﬁnitions

] = Carriage return with line feed

} = Carriage return with no line feed

¦ or

• = 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 7 X@ = Output selection:

0 = All outputs (default) 1 = Program only (BNC, MTP, optional output card) 2 = Preview only (VGA)

3 = None

X# = Input video format:

1 = RGB (default) 6 = Composite video 2 = YUVp/HDTV 7 = SDI 3 = RGBcvS 8 = HD-SDI 4 = YUVi 9 = DVI 5 = S-video 10 = Auto detect

X$ = H/V start — 0 to 255 (default midpoint = 128) X^ = Pixel phase — 0 to 31 (default = 16) 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 4 = SECAM 1 = NTSC - = N/A (when input is set to a high resolution signal format)

2 = PAL

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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$ = Disable (0), or enabled mode 1 (1) or enabled mode 2 (2) X1% = Picture adjustment — 0 to 127 (default 64)

X1^ = H or V position (zero location is 2048, and limits are ± the output resolution) X1& = H or V size (0 to 200% of the output area, in single pixel increments)

X1* = Zoom (100 to 500%)

Default for low resolution video = 111% Default for high resolution video = 100%

X1( = Pan — 0 to 200 (default = 100, center point) X2) = Test patterns:

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

X2! = Scaler resolution:

1 = 640x480 14 = 1365x1024 2 = 800x600 15 = 1440x900 3 = 852x480 16 = 1400x1050 4 = 1024x768 17 = 1680x1050 5 = 1024x852 18 = 1600x1200 6 = 1024x1024 19 = 1920x1200 7 = 1280x768 20 = 480p 8 = 1280x800 21 = 576p 9 = 1280x1024 22 = 720p 10 = 1360x765 23 = 1080i 11 = 1360x768 24 = 1080p 12 = 1365x768 25 = 2048x1080 13 = 1366x768 26 = 1080p CVT

X2@ = Output refresh rate:

1 = 23.98 Hz 6 = 50 Hz 2 = 24 Hz 7 = 59.94 Hz 3 = 25 Hz 8 = 60 Hz (default) 4 = 29.97 Hz 9 = 75 Hz 5 = 30 Hz

X2# = Output polarity:

0 = H-/V- (default) 1 = H-/V+ 2 = H+/V 3 = H+/V+

X2$ = Output sync format:

0 = RGBHV (default) 1 = RGsB

2 = YUV bi-level 3 = YUV tri-level

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X2% = User presets — 1 to 16 X2^ = Input presets — 1 to 128 X2* = On-screen menu time-out — 1 to 64, in 1 second increments,

0 = always displayed (default = 10)

X3& = RGB delay — 0 to 50, in 0.1 second increments (default is 05 = 0.5 seconds) X4) = Video mute — 01 = mute to black, 02 = mute to white,

00 = unmute (restore image)

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 le name including *.FNT extension,

0 = default font (Arial)

X5@ = Font size — 8 to 63 point font (default = 8 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%)

Format:

011011

Red

Value

Green Value

Blue

Value

X5$ = Line weight, eraser, or highlighter width — 1 to 63 pixels wide (default = 8) X5% = Aspect ratio 1 = Follow, 2 = Fill X5^ = On-screen clock:

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

X5& = Annotation coordinates — 8 digit number with rst 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.

X7% = Scan converter output format

0 = S-video/composite video 1 = YUVi 2 = RGsB

X7^ = Scan converter output standard

0 = NTSC 1 = PAL

X7& = Scan converter lter level (encoder, horizontal, icker) — 0 to 3

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Command ASCII command

(host to processor)

Input Switching and Conﬁguration

Input selection

Response

(processor to host)

Additional description

Select input View current input

Input video format

Set format View format View detected format

Input EDID

Specify an EDID value

View EDID value

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

X!*X#\ TypX!*X#] Set input X! to video format X#. X!\ X#] View video format of input X!. X!*\ AtypX!*X#]

EX2!*X2@EDID

EEDID} X2!*X2@]

NOTE: Default is to match output: X2!=0 X2@=0

Auto image

Enable auto image

Disable auto image

Execute auto image

View auto image

Horizontal start

Specify a value

Increment value

Decrement value

View value

Vertical start

Specify a value

Increment value

Decrement value

View value

X!*1A ImgX!*1] Auto image input X! when selected. X!*0A ImgX!*0] Turn off auto image for input X!.

X!A X1)]

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$]

}

X!]

EdidX2!*X2@]

]

Img

View currently selected input source.

View actual video format auto detected on input

Set EDID resolution and refresh for DVI and VGA inputs.

View EDID resolution and refresh for DVI and VGA inputs.

Execute auto image for current input.

View auto image setting.

Set horizontal location of rst active pixel in active input.

Increase value.

Decrease value.

Show horizontal location of rst active pixel in active input.

Set vertical location of ﬁrst active line in active input.

Increase value.

Decrease value.

Show vertical location of ﬁrst active line in active input.

X!.

NOTE: X! = Input selection; 1 – 7

X# = Input video format; 1 = RGB (default), 2 = YUVp/HDTV, 3 = RGBcvS, 4 = YUVi, 5 = S-video,

6 = Composite video, 7 = SDI, 8 = HD-SDI, 9 = DVI, 10 = Auto detect

X$ = H/V start; 0 to 255 (default midpoint = 128) X2! = Scaler resolution; 1 = 640x480, 2 = 800x600, 3 = 852x480, 4 = 1024x768, 5 = 1024x852,

6 = 1024x1024, 7 = 1280x768, 8 = 1280x800, 9 = 1280x1024, 10 = 1360x765, 11 = 1360x768, 12 = 1365x768, 13 = 1366x768, 14 = 1365x1024, 15 = 1440x900, 16 = 1400x1050, 17 = 1680x1050, 18 = 1600x1200, 19 = 1920x1200, 20 = 480p, 21 = 576p, 22 = 720p, 23 = 1080i, 24 = 1080p, 25 = 2048x1080, 26 = 1080p CVT

X2@ = Output refresh rate; 1 = 23.98 Hz, 2 = 24 Hz, 3 = 25 Hz, 4 = 29.97 Hz, 5 = 30 Hz, 6 = 50 Hz.

7 = 59.94 Hz, 8 = 60 Hz (default), 9 = 75 Hz.

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Command/Response Table for SIS Commands

Command ASCII command

Pixel phase

Specify a value

Increment value

Decrement value

View value

Total pixels (RGB and YUVp/HDTV only)

Specify a value

Increment value

Decrement value

View value

Active pixels

Specify a value

Increment value

Decrement value

View value

(host to processor)

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*]

Active lines

Specify a value

Increment value

Decrement value

View value

EX(ALIN} AlinX!*X(]

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

Response

(processor to host)

Additional description

Set pixel phase to specied value for

active input. Increase value.

Decrease value. Show pixel phase.

Set total pixels to specied value for

active input. Increase value.

Decrease value. Show total pixels.

Set active pixels to specied value for

active input. Increase value.

Decrease value. Show active pixels.

Set active lines to speciﬁed value for active input.

Increase value.

Decrease value.

Show active lines.

3:2/2:2 Film mode detect

Enable ﬁlm mode

Disable lm mode

View setting

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

NOTE: X! = Input selection; 1 – 7

= Pixel phase; 0-31 (default = 16)

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

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

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

X1)

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

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

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Command ASCII command

(host to processor)

Picture Adjustments

Video mute

Mute video to black

Mute video to white

Unmute video View mode

Freeze

Enable

Disable

View

Color

Specify a value

Increment value

Decrement value

View value

Tint

Specify a value

Increment value

Decrement value

View value

0B B

1F 0F F

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%]

Response

(processor to host)

]

Vmt1

Vmt2

]

Vmt0

]

X4)]

]

Frz1

]

Frz0

X1)]

Additional description

Mute video and display a black

screen.

Mute video and display a white

screen. Restore picture.

Mute status is

Freeze selected input. Unfreeze selected input. Freeze status is

Set color level to Increase value.

Decrease value.

Show color level.

Set tint level to Increase value.

Decrease value.

Show tint level.

X4).

X1)

X1%

Contrast

Specify a value

Increment value

Decrement value

View value

Brightness

Specify a value

Increment value

Decrement value

View value

Detail ﬁlter

Specify a value

Increment value

Decrement value

View value

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%]

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

NOTE: X! = Input selection; 1 – 7

X1)

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

X1% = Picture adjustment; 0 to 127 (default 64)

X4)

= 00 (none), 01 (black), or 02 (white)

Set contrast level to Increase value.

Decrease value.

Show contrast level.

Set brightness level to Increase value.

Decrease value.

Show brightness level.

Set detail level to Increase value.

Decrease value.

Show detail level.

X1%

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Command ASCII command

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

Vertical size

Specify a value

Increment value

Decrement value

View value

(host to processor)

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&]

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

Response

(processor to host)

*X1&]

VsizX!* VsizX!*

X1&] X1&]

X1&]

Additional description

X1&

X1^

X1&

X1^

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.

Set vertical size to

Make the image taller. Make image shorter.

Show vertical size value.

Zoom

Specify a value

Increment value

Decrement value

View value

Pan

Specify a horizontal value

Pan left Pan right

Specify a vertical value

Pan down Pan up

EX1*ZOOM} ZoomX!*X1*] E+ZOOM} ZoomX!*X1*] E-ZOOM} ZoomX!*X1*] EZOOM} X1*]

EX1(HPAN} HpanX!*X1(] E+HPAN} HpanX!*X1(]

E-HPAN} HpanX!*X1(] EX1(VPAN} VpanX!*X1(] E+VPAN} VpanX!*X1(] E-VPAN} VpanX!*X1(]

NOTE: X! = Input selection; 1 – 7

X1^ = H and V position; zero location is 2048, and limits are ± the output resolution X1& = H and V size (0 to 200% of the output area in single pixel increments) X1* = Zoom, 100 to 500%; default for low resolution video = 111%, default for high resolution video = 100%) X1( = Pan, 0 to 200 (default = 100, center point)

Set zoom percentage to

Zoom in. Zoom out.

Show zoom percentage.

Set horizontal pan value to

Pan left. Pan right. Set vertical pan value to Pan down. Pan up.

X1*

X1(

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Command ASCII command

(host to processor)

Output Conﬁguration

Output scaler rate

Set output rate

View output rate

Output polarity

Set polarity View polarity setting

Output sync format

Set format

View sync setting

EX2!*X2@RATE} RateX2!*X2@]

ERATE} X2!*X2@]

EX2#OPOL} OpolX2#] EOPOL} X2#]

EX2$OSYN} OsynX2$] EOSYN} X2$]

Scan Converter Board

Video output format

Set output format View output format

Video output standard

Set output standard View output standard

EX7%VTPO} VtpoX7%] EVTPO} X7%]

EX7^VSTD} VstdX7^] EVSTD} X7^]

Response

(processor to host)

Additional description

Select output resolution and refresh rate.

Show selected output rate.

Set polarity for RGBHV ouput. Show current output polarity.

Set output sync format.

Show current output sync format.

Select video output format to View setting.

Select video output standard to View setting.

X7%

X7^

Scan converter horizontal position

Speciﬁc value Increment up Increment down

View

Scan converter vertical position

Speciﬁc value Increment up Increment down View

ESX1^HCTR} HctrSX1^] ES+HCTR} HctrSX1^] ES-HCTR} HctrSX1^]

ESHCTR} X1^]

ESX1^VCTR} VctrSX1^] ES+VCTR} VctrSX1^] ES-VCTR} VctrSX1^] ESVCTR} X1^]

Set horizontal position to

Shift image right. Shift image left.

Horizontal position value is

Set vertical position to Shift image down. Shift image up.

Vertical position value is

NOTE: X1^ = H and V position; zero location is 2048, and limits are ± the output resolution

X2! = Scaler resolution;1 = 640x480, 2 = 800x600, 3 = 852x480, 4 = 1024x768, 5 = 1024x852,

X2@ = Output refresh rate; 1 = 23.98 Hz, 2 = 24 Hz, 3 = 25 Hz, 4 = 29.97 Hz, 5 = 30 Hz, 6 = 50 Hz.

7 = 59.94 Hz, 8 = 60 Hz (default), 9 = 75 Hz

X2# = Output polarity; 0 = H-/V- (default), 1 = H-/V+, 2= H+/V-, 3 = H+/V+ X2$ = Output sync format; 0 = RGBHV (default), 1 = RGsB, 2= YUV bi-level, 3 = YUV tri-level X7% = Scan converter output format, 0 = S-video/composite video, 1 = YUVi, 2 = RGsB X7^ = Scan converter output standard, 0 = NTSC, 1 = PAL

X1^

Annotator • SIS Communication and Control 47

Command ASCII command

Scan converter horizontal size

Speciﬁc value

Increase size Decrease size

View

Scan converter vertical size

Speciﬁc value

Increase size Decrease size

View

Scan converter horizontal ﬁlter

Set detail level Increment up Increment down View detail value

Scan converter ﬂicker ﬁlter

Set icker lter level

Increment up Increment down

View icker lter level

(host to processor)

ESX1&HSIZ} HsizSX1&] ES+HSIZ} HsizSX1&] ES-HSIZ} HsizSX1&] ESHSIZ} X1&]

ESX1&VSIZ} VsizSX1&] ES+VSIZ} VsizSX1&] ES-VSIZ} VsizSX1&] ESVSIZ} X1&]

ESX7&HDET} HdetSX7&] ES+HDET} HdetSX7&] ES-HDET} HdetSX7&] ESHDET} X7&]

X7&

VDET} VdetSX7&]

ES+VDET} VdetSX7&] ES-VDET} VdetSX7&]

ESVDET}

Response

(processor to host)

X7&]

Additional description

X1&

X7&

X1&

X7&

X1&

Set horizontal size to

Widen image. Make image narrower.

Horizontal size is

Set vertical size to

Make image taller. Make image shorter.

Vertical size is

Set H lter level to Increase H lter level. Decrease H lter level.

H lter level is

Specify the icker lter level to X7&. Increase the icker lter level.

Decrease the icker lter level. View the icker lter level.

Scan converter encoder ﬁlter

Set encoder ﬁlter level View

ES EVENC}

Presets

User presets

Recall presets

Save presets

Input presets

Recall presets Save presets

Auto Memory

Enable

Disable

View setting

X2%. 1RprX2%

X2%, 1SprX2%

X2^

1AMEM}

E0AMEM} Amem0]

EAMEM} X1)]

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

X1& = H and V size, 0 to 200% of the output area in single pixel increments X2% = Memory presets 1 to 16 X2^ = Input presets 1 to 128

= Filter level, 0 to 3

X7&

VENC}

VencS

X7&]

. 2RprX2^ , 2SprX2^

Amem1

X7&]

]

] ]

]

Set video encoder ﬁlter level to X7& View the encoder ﬁlter level.

Recalls user preset input.

Saves user preset input.

Recalls input preset Saves input parameters to preset

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.

View auto memory status.

X2%

for selected

X2^

for selected

X2^

Annotator • SIS Communication and Control 48

Command ASCII command

(host to processor)

Aux Scaler Board

Output scaler rate

Response

(processor to host)

Additional description

Set output rate

View output rate

Output sync polarity

Set polarity

View polarity setting

Output sync format

Set format

View sync setting

Aspect Ratio mode

Enable Fill mode

Enable Follow mode

View aspect ratio setting

Detail ﬁlter

Set detail level

Increment up

Increment down

View detail value

EXX2!*X2@Rate} RateXX2!*X2@]

EXRate} X2!*X2@]

EXX2#OPOL} OpolXX2#] EXOPOL} X2#]

EXX2$OSYN} OsynXX2$] EXOSYN} X2$]

EX1Aspr} AsprX1] EX2Aspr} AsprX2] EXAspr} X5%]

EXX1%HDET} HdetXX1%]

EX+HDET} HdetXX1%] EX–HDET} HdetXX1%] EXHDET} X1%]

Select output resolution and refresh rate.

Show selected output rate.

Set polarity for scaler ouput.

Show current output polarity.

Set output sync format.

Show current output sync format.

Set aspect ratio to Fill.

Set aspect ratio to Follow (default).

Show current aspect ratio.

Specify the detail (sharpness) level

to X1%. Increase the detail level.

Decrease the detail level.

Show the detail setting.

Test pattern

NOTE: Test pattern on aux scaler board are color bars, 4x4 crosshatch, grayscale, ramp, alternating pixels, and crop.

Set the test pattern

View test pattern

NOTE: X1%

= Detail lter level, 0 to 127

X2) = Test patterns for Scaler board: 0 = Off (default), 1 = Color bars, 2 = Crosshatch, 3 = 4x4 Crosshatch, 4 = Grayscale, 5 = Ramp, 6 = Alternating Pixels, 8 = Crop

X2! = Aux scaler resolution,

1 = 640x480 8 = 1280x1024 14 = 1600x1200 20 = 1440x900

2 = 800x600 9 = 1360x765 15 = 480p 21 = 1680x1050 3 = 852x480 10 = 1365x768 16 = 576p 22 = 1280x800 4 = 1024x768 11 = 1365x1024 17 = 720p 23 = 1080p Sharp 5 = 1024x852 12 = 1366x768 18 = 1080i 24 = 1920x1200 6 = 1024x1024 13 = 1400x1050 19 = 1080p 25 =1080p CVT 7 = 1280x768

X2@ = Aux scaler refresh rate,

4 = 96 Hz, 5 = 100 Hz, 6 = 120 Hz, 7 = 59.94 Hz

X2# = Output polarity; 0 = H-/V- (default), 1 = H-/V+, 2= H+/V-, 3 = H+/V+ X2$ = Aux scaler output sync format, 0 = RGBHV, 1 = RGsB, 2 = YUV bi-level, 3= YUV tri-level X5% = Aspect ratio, 1 = Follow, 2 = Fill

EXTestX2)} TestXX2)] Set test pattern to X2). EXTest} X2)]

1 = 50 Hz, 2 = 60 Hz, 3 = 72 Hz (75 Hz for 1440x900, 24 Hz for 1080p),

View the test pattern.

Annotator • SIS Communication and Control 49

Command ASCII command

(host to processor)

Advanced Conﬁgurations

Test pattern

Set test pattern View test pattern

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

RGB delay time

Set value View setting

EX3&VDLY} VdlyX3&] EVDLY} X3&]

Switch effect

Cut Fade

View setting

E0SWEF E1SWEF} Swef1]

ESWEF} 0] (or 1])

}

Aspect Ratio mode

Enable Fill mode

Enable Follow mode

View aspect ratio setting

E1Aspr} Aspr1] E2Aspr} Aspr2] EAspr} X5%]

MTP Pre-peaking

Enable

Disable

E1OPEK} Opek1]

E0OPEK} Opek0]

Response

(processor to host)

Swef0]

Additional description

Select test pattern View which test pattern is used.

Set RGB delay. View RGB delay setting.

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

through to black. View effect setting.

Set aspect ratio to Fill.

Set aspect ratio to Follow (default).

Show current aspect ratio

Enables pre-peaking on the MTP output.

Disables pre-peaking.

X2)

View setting

EOPEK} X1)]

View pre-peaking setting.

Front panel lockout (executive mode)

Enable Mode 1

Enable Mode 2

Disable

View front panel lock status

1X 2X 0X

Exe1 Exe2 Exe0

X1$]

] ] ]

Limited front panel adjustments. Lock out entire front panel. 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.

Picture in Picture

PIP on/off

PIP on PIP off View PIP status

EX!PIP} PipX!] E0PIP} Pip0] EPIP} X!]

Turn PIP on and display input X!.

Turn PIP off. View PIP window selection.

NOTE: When PIP is enabled, all picture control commands apply to the image in the PIP window.

Swap PIP

Swap

Tke

]

Swap PIP/main window content.

NOTE: X! = Input selection 1 – 7

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

X1$ = Disabled (0), or enabled mode 1 (1) or enabled mode 2 (2)

X2) = Test patterns: 0 = Off (default), 1 = Color bars, 2 = Crosshatch, 3 = 4x4 Crosshatch, 4 = Grayscale,

5 = Ramp, 6 = Alternating Pixels, 7 = White eld 8 = Crop, 9 = 1.33 Aspect ratio, 10 = 1.78 Aspect ratio, 11 = 1.85 Aspect ratio, 12 = 2.35 Aspect ratio, 13 = Safe area, 14 = Blue mode

X3& = RGB delay — 0 to 50, in 0.1 second increments (default is 05 = 0.5 seconds) X5% = Aspect ratio, 1 = Follow, 2 = Fill

Annotator • SIS Communication and Control 50

Command ASCII command

(host to processor)

Response

(processor to host)

Additional description

Annotation

Annotation type

Set type View type

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

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 00100010APNT } Esc 00200020APNT } Esc 00300030APNT } Esc ASTP }

Annotation color

Set color View color

EX5#ACOL} AcolX5#] EACOL} X5#]

Sets the color to View current annotation color.

NOTE: The color setting applies to all annotations.

Annotation object ﬁll

Enable object ﬁll

Disable object ll

View setting

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

Enable ﬁll for new objects drawn.

Disable ll for new objects drawn.

View current ﬁll setting.

X5#

X5)

X5&

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

Text conﬁguration

Set text font

View font

EX5!FONT} FontX5!] EFONT} X5!]

Set annotation font to View current font ﬁle name.

NOTE: Font les must be stored on the hardware in the nortxe-font folder.

Set text size View text size

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

Set annotation text size to View current text size.

Line conﬁguration

Set line weight

View size

NOTE:

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

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 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 le name including *.FNT extension, 0 = default font (Arial)

X5@

= Font size; 8 to 63 point font (default = 8 pt)

X5#

= Line color; 6 bit RGB, 64 total colors, e.g. 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$

= Line weight; 1 to 63 pixels wide (default = 8)

X5&

= Annotation coordinates; 8 digit number with rst four being the X-coordinate, last four is the

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

Set line weight to View current line weight setting.

X5$

X5!

pixels.

X5@

Annotator • SIS Communication and Control 51

Command ASCII command

(host to processor)

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

EX@ASHW} AshwX@]

EASHW} X@]

Cursor display

Set output to show cursor

View font

EX@CSHW} CshwX@]

ECSHW} X@]

Response

(processor to host)

Additional description

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. Seven

states are held in memory. Previously removed annotation is

placed on the output.

Set which video outputs display

annotations. View setting.

Set which video outputs display the

cursor. View setting.

X5$

On-screen clock

Enable on-screen clock View settings

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

On-screen clock horizontal position

Speciﬁc value Increment to right

Increment to left View settings

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

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

On-screen clock vertical position

Speciﬁc value Increment up Increment down View settings

NOTE:

2 = preview only (VGA), 3 = none

X1) X1^ X5$ = Line weight/eraser/highlighter width: 1 to 63 pixels wide (default = 8) X5^ = On-screen clock:

= Output selection: 0 = all outputs (default), 1 = program only (BNC, MTP, optional output card),

= off/disable (0), on/enable (1) = H or V position: (zero location is 2048, and limits are ± the output resolution)

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

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

Display the time on the video output.

View setting.

Set horizontal position to

Shift clock right. Shift clock left.

Horizontal position value is

Set vertical centering to Shift clock down. Shift clock up.

Vertical position value is

X1^

Annotator • 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} MdurX2*]

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

E X@MSHW} MshwX@]

EMSHW} X@]

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.

OSD capture button mode

Save to internal memory

Save to external location

View setting

E0MCAP} Mcap0]

E1MCAP} Mcap1]

EMCAP} 1](or 0])

Sets the OSD image capture button

to capture the image and save it to

internal ash memory. Sets the OSD image capture button

to send the image to internal RAM

memory. This mode allows images to be streamed to an external PC for

archiving/printing. View setting.

X2*

Image capture/recall

Image capture/recall to Annotator ﬂash memory

Save image

Recall image Mute image

Current image

E0*filenameMF} Ims*filename]

E0*filenameRF} Imr*filename] E0*0RF} Imr0]

ERF} filename]

Saves currently displayed image to memory under designated name.

Recalls displayed image.

Mutes image on the output and reveals live input video

View currently displayed image

name.

NOTE: The lename must be 16 characters or fewer, including the *.bmp extension.

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.

NOTE:

= Output selection: 0 = all outputs (default), 1 = program only (BNC, MTP, optional output card),

2 = preview only (VGA), 3 = none

X2* =

On-screen menu time-out — 1 to 64, in 1 second increments, 0 = always displayed (default = 10)

)

Annotator • SIS Communication and Control 53

Command ASCII command

(host to processor)

Response

(processor to host)

Additional description

Resets

Erase user-supplied web pages and ﬁles

Erase current directory and

ﬁles

Erase current directory and

subdirectories

Erase ash memory

Reset all device settings to

factory default settings Absolute system reset

Absolute system reset (but

retain IP)

EfilenameEF} Del•filename]

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 rmware version Query part number

View internal temperature

I/i Q/q N/n

X!•TypX#•StdX1!•BlkX1)•HrtX1#•VrtX1#•PipX!]

Vid

]

x.xx 60-968-xx

]

E 20STAT} Stat20•X1@]

View part number. Temperature in degrees Celsius.

NOTE:

= Input selection: 1 – 7

= Input video format:1 = RGB (default), 2 = YUVp/HDTV, 3 = RGBcvS, 4 = YUVi, 5 = S-video

6 = composite video, 7 = SDI, 8 = HD-SDI, 9 = DVI, 10 = auto detect

X1)

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

X1!

= Input standard: 0 = no signal, 1 = NTSC, 2 = PAL, 4 = SECAM, - = N/A (occurs when input is set to a

high resolution signal format)

X1@

= Internal temperature, degrees Celsius

X1#

= Horizontal/vertical frequencies, format is three digits (for example, 075.3)

Annotator • SIS Communication and Control 54

Using the Command/Response Table for IP SIS Commands

Symbol Deﬁnitions

X10)

= Switcher name, up to 240 alphanumeric characters.

NOTE: The following characters are invalid in the name: {space} ~ , _ @ = ` [ ] { }

< > ‘ “ ; : | \ and ?

X10!

= Default name, (Annotator- + last 3 pairs of the MAC address)

X10@

= 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

X10$

= GMT offset: –12.0 through +14.0 Hours and minutes removed from GMT

X10%

= Daylight Saving Time: 0 = off/ignore, 1 = on (northern hemisphere), 2 = on (Europe), 3 = on (Brazil)

X10^

= IP address: ###.###.###.###

X10&

= Hardware (MAC) address: ##-##-##-##-##-##

X10*

= Number of open connections: 0 - 255

X10(

= Password 12 alphanumeric characters (see note above)

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•

X10)]

X12%

= Specic serial port number (01-03), 01 = COM1 (rear panel, bottom port), 02 = COM2 (front panel cong port), 03 = COM3 (rear panel, top port)

X12&

= Time in tens of milliseconds to wait until the ﬁrst response character is received via

a serial port before terminating the current receive operation, max. = 32767, (default = 10 = 100 ms).

NOTE: For commands that use both

X12&

or both must be non-zero. In the RS (send data) command, omitted as long as

X13)

= Time in tens of milliseconds to wait between characters being received via a serial

X13)

is also missing.

and

X13)

, both variables must be zero

X12&

may be

port before terminating the current command or receive operation.

Response includes leading zeros, max. = 32767 (default = 2 = 20 ms).

NOTE: For commands that use both

X12&

or both must be non-zero. In the RS (send data) command, omitted as long as

X13!

= Parameter (#L or #D) to set either the Length of message to receive or the Delimiter

value. # = byte count (for L) or # = a single ASCII character expressed in decimal form (for D). The parameter is case sensitive. Byte count # can be from 0 to 32767, default = 0).The ASCII decimal # can be from 0 to 00255 (default = 00000L).

X13#

= Priority status for receiving time-outs: 0 = use send data string command parameters

(0 = default), 1 = use conﬁgure receive time-out command parameters

X13%

= Baud rate: 300, 600, 1200, 1800, 2400, 3600, 4800, 7200, 9600 (default), 14400,

19200, 28800, 38400, 57600, or 115200

X13^

= Parity (use only rst letter): O = odd, E = even, N = none (default), M = mark, S = space

X13)

is also missing.

and

X13)

, both variables must be zero

X12&

may be

Annotator • SIS Communication and Control 55

X13&

= Data bits: 7, 8 (default = 8)

X13*

= Stop bits: 1, 2 (default = 1)

X13(

= Serial port type: 0 = RS-232, 1 = RS-422

X14)

= Flow control (only the rst letter is needed): H = hardware, S = software, N = none

X14!

= Data pacing (time between bytes) in miliseconds, 0000 - 1000 (default = 0000 = 0 ms).

X14@

= IP connection time-out period 1 - 65000, in 10-second steps

(default = 30 = 300 seconds). If no data is received during the specied period, the Ethernet connection closes. Responses are returned with leading zeros.

X14#

= Redirection status: 0 = no redirection, 1 - 3 = redirect serial communication from the

specied port (1 = COM1, 2 = COM2, or 3 = COM3) to allow a serial pass-through

mode.

NOTE: COM1 is rear panel bottom port, COM2 is front panel cong port, COM3 is

rear panel top port

X14$

= Time-out period in tens of milliseconds for serial data pass-through mode, after

which event data can be inserted into the transmit buffer and the serial port is

released to another source, range = 1 - 32767 (default = 10 = 100 ms).

Annotator • SIS Communication and Control 56

Additional

description

•X10)]

Response

(processor to host)

Ipn

URL Encoded (Web)

(host to processor)

WX10)CN|

•X10)]

X10)]

Ipn

WCN|

W•CN|

X10@]

Ipt

X102]

WX10@CT|

WCT|

X10$]

Ipz

X10$]

WX10$CZ|

WCZ|

X10%]

Ipx

X10%]

WX10%CX|

WCX|

X10^]

Ipi

X10^]

WX10^CI|

WCI|

X10&]

X10*]

WCH|

WCC|

X10^]

Ips

X10^]

WX10^CS|

WCS|

X10^]

Ipg

X10^]

WX10^CG|

WCG|

•X10(]

Ipa

X10(]

WX10(CA|

WCA|

•]

Ipa

W•CA|

•X10(]

Ipu

X10(]

WX10(CU|

WCU|

•]

Ipu

W•CU|

X11^]

Idh

X11^]

WX11^DH|

WDH|

(host to processor)

}

EX10)

}

E•

}

EX10@

}

EX10$

Command/Response Table for IP SIS Commands

Set processor name

Read processor name

Reset processor name to factory

default

Set time and date

Read time and date

Set GMT offset

IP control ports commands

Command ASCII (Telnet)

View GMT offset

}

EX10%

Set Daylight Saving Time

Read Daylight Saving Time

}

EX10^

Set IP address

Read IP address

}

EX10^

Read hardware address

Read number of open connections

Set subnet mask

Read subnet mask

}

EX10^

EX10(

Set gateway IP address

Read gateway IP address

Set administrator password

Annotator • SIS Communication and Control 57

}

E•

Read administrator password

Reset (clear) administrator

password

}

EX10(

Set user password

Read user password

}

E•

Reset (clear) user password

}

EX11^

Set DHCP on or off

Read DHCP on/off status

= Switcher name (up to 240 alphanumeric characters)

X10)

NOTE:

= Time and Date (MM/DD/YY• HH:MM:SS)

X10@

= GMT offset (-12 to +14 hours)

X10$

= Daylight saving time 0 = off/ignore, 1 = on (northern hemisphere), 2 = on (Europe), 3 = on (Brazil)

X10%

= IP address

X10^

= Hardware (MAC) address: ##-##-##-##-##-##

X10&

= Number of open connections: 0 - 200

X10*

X10( = Password (12 alphanumeric characters)

X11^ = DHCP, 0 = off, 1 = on

Additional

description

X12#]

Response

(processor to host)

Vrb

| X12#]

X12#

URL Encoded (Web)

(host to processor)

WCV

]

Ego

Est

W1AE

W0AE

Verbose mode

Returns a ﬁve-digit

number.

X13^

X13%

]

Ccp

]

#####

Emm #####

(tagged response in verbose mode 2/3)

WAE

X13*]

X12%•

Cpn

X13&

X13^

%2C

X13*

X13%

%2C

%2A

X13&

X12%

%2C

X13*]

X13(]

X13&

Cty

X13^

X12%•

Cpn

X13%

X13(

%2A

X12%

X14!]

X14)

Cfl

X12%•

Cpn

X14!

%2C

X14)

| X13(]

%2A

X12%

X13#

X13)

X12&

Cce

X14!]

X12%•

Cpn

X14)

X13)

%2A

X12&

%2A

X12%

X13!]

X13#

X13)

X13!]

X12&

X13!

%2A

X13#

X12%

%2A

}

(host to processor)

EX12#

Set verbose mode

Read verbose mode

Command ASCII (Telnet)

}

1AE

0AE

Start events

Stop events

Event control

X13^

}

X13%

}

Read number of events running

Bidirectional serial data port

X13*

X13&

EX12%

Set parameters

Read parameters

}

X14!

}

X13(

X14)

EX12%

Set mode

Read mode

Congure ow control

X13)

}

X12&

X13!

EX12%

X13#

Read ow control

Conﬁgure receive time-out

}

EX12%

= Verbose mode: 0 = clear/none,1= verbose mode, 2 = tagged, 3 = verbose and tagged

= Specic serial port number (01-03), 01 = COM1 (rear panel, bottom port), 02 = COM2 (front panel cong port), 03 = COM3 (rear panel, top port)

= RAM status, 0 = dirty (needs saving), 1 = saved

X12#

X12$

X12%

X12& = Time in tens of milliseconds to wait until the rst response character is received via a serial port before terminating the current receive operation.

(Default = 10 = 100 ms, max. = 32767.)

X13) = Time in tens of milliseconds to wait between characters being received via a serial port before terminating the current command or receive

operation. (Default = 2 = 20 ms, max. = 32767.)

X13! = Parameter (#L or #D) to set either the Length of message to receive or the Delimiter value. # = byte count (for L) or # = a single ASCII character

expressed in decimal form (for D). The parameter is case sensitive. Byte count is 0 to 32767 (default = 0).

X13# = Priority status for receiving time-outs: 0 = use send data string command parameters (default), 1 = use congure receive time-out

command parameters

X13% = Baud rate: 300, 600, 1200, 1800, 2400, 3600, 4800, 7200, 9600 (default), 14400, 19200, 28800, 38400, 57600, or 115200

X13^ = Parity (only the rst letter is needed), O = odd, E = even, N = none (default), M = mark, S = space

X13& = Data bits: 7, 8 (default = 8)

Read receive time-out

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NOTE:

X13* = Stop bits: 1, 2 (default = 1)

X13( = Serial port type, 0 = RS-232, 1 = RS-422

X14) = Flow control (only the rst letter is needed), H = hardware, S = software, N = none

X14! = Data pacing (time between bytes) in milliseconds (0000 - 1000). (default = 0000 = 0 ms).

Additional description

X13!]

X14$

X14#

X13!]

Ccd00000,00000,

Ccd

]

X14$

X14@]

X12%•

Response

(processor to host)

Cpn

X14#

00000L

Pti0*

X13!CD|

URL Encoded (Web)

(host to processor)

WX12%%2AX14#%2AX14$

WX12%%2A0CD|

WX12%CD|

%2A

W0%2AX14@TC|

X14@]

Pti1*

W0TC|

W1%2AX14@TC|

]

path/directory/

•

X14@]

Dir

W1TC|

Wpath/directory/%2FCJ|

]

path/directory/

•/]

•

Dir

path/directory/

W%2FCJ|

W%2E%2ECJ|

WCJ|

(host to processor)

Command ASCII (Telnet)

X14$

X14#

}

EX12%

X13!

Conﬁgure redirect mode

}

*0CD

EX12%

Terminate redirect mode

Read redirect mode

}

X14@

Set current conn port time-out

Ethernet data port

}

Read current conn port time-

}

X14@

1TC

out

Set global IP port time-out

Read global IP port time-out

}

Epath/directory/

Change/create directory

Directories

}

Back to root directory

Up one directory

}

View current directory

directory = A text string drawn from the alphabet (A-Z), digits (0-9), minus sign/hyphen (-). No blank or space characters are permitted as part of the name.

Unlike various PC operating systems, a le and directory on the Extron product are allowed to have the same name.

The current directory is a per-connection setting. It begins at the root for each IP session.

NOTE: A directory does not truly exist until a le has been copied into that path.

No distinction is made between upper and lower case. The ﬁrst character must be an alpha character.

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port)

X13! = Parameter (#L or #D) to set either the Length of message to receive or the Delimiter value. # = byte count (for L) or # = a single ASCII character

expressed in decimal form (for D). The parameter is case sensitive. Byte count is 0 to 32767 (default = 0.)

X14@ = IP connection time-out period specied in 10-second steps , 1 - 65000 (default = 30 = 300 seconds). If no data is received in the specied period,

NOTE: X12% = specic serial port number (01-03), 01 = COM1 (rear panel, bottom port), 02 = COM2 (front panel cong port), 03 = COM3 (rear panel, top

the connection closes.

X14# = Redirection status: 0 = no redirection, 1 - 3 = redirect serial communication to COM1, COM2,or COM3

X14$ = Time-out period in tens of milliseconds for serial data pass-through mode, range = 1 - 32767 (default = 10 = 100 ms)

Additional

description

List all les in directory.

Response

(processor to host)

path/directory •date/time•

path/directory •date/time,...

List selected ﬁles using ﬁle

extension only.

List selected ﬁles using

lename and extension.

List all les in directory

and subdirectories.

space remaining• bytes left

directory/filename x •date/

time•filesize, directory/

filename x •date/

List selected ﬁles in

directory/subdirectories

using le extension only.

time•filesize....space

remaining•bytes left

List selected ﬁles in

directory/subdirectories

using ﬁlename and

extension.

URL Encoded (Web)

(host to processor)

WDF

}

Wﬁrst char in extensionDF

Wﬁrst char in ﬁlename ﬁrst

char in extension

}

extension

Eﬁrst char in

char in extension

Eﬁrst char in ﬁlename ﬁrst

WLF

}

Wﬁrst char in extensionLF

}

extension

Eﬁrst char in

Wﬁrst char in ﬁlename ﬁrst

char in extension

}

char in extension

Eﬁrst char in ﬁlename ﬁrst

File commands

Command ASCII (Telnet)

List les from current directory

List selected ﬁles from current

Installing the Software

The SPPCP software can be installed onto the hard drive of a connected PC either directly

from the supplied DVD, or downloaded from the Extron website.

Installation From the DVD

1. Insert the DVD into the applicable drive. The DVD self starts.

NOTE: The DVD starts only if you have a DVD drive on your PC.

The Extron software window appears.

Figure 24. Opening Window on Extron DVD

2. If the disc does not start automatically, run LAUNCH.EXE from the disc.

3. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen.

By default, the installation creates a C:\Program Files\Extron\Signal Processing directory and places a shortcut icon in it.

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Installation from the Website

1. On the Extron website (www.extron.com), select the Download tab.

2. On the Download Center screen, select Software from the side-bar menu on the left.

3. Locate the Signal Processing Products Control Program ﬁle from the list and double

click on it.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to download the program to your PC.

Starting the SPPCP

1. Click Start > Programs > Extron Electronics > Signal

Processing > Signal Processing Products Control Program.

Alternatively, if an icon was installed on the desktop, the SPPCP can be started by double clicking on the icon. The Select Connection Type window appears.

Figure 25. SPPCP Connection Type Selection Screen

Either choose the comm (serial) port that is connected to the Annotator or select the

TCP/IP tab.

NOTE: For a comm port, check the baud rate displayed in the comm port

selection window. To change the baud rate, click the Baud button, select the desired rate.

If you selected a serial port in step 2 click OK. The control program is ready for operation.

2. If you selected TCP/IP tab in step 2, the TCP/IP Connection window appears.

a. Examine the IP Address ﬁeld, which displays the last IP address entered, or

If listed, select the applicable IP address, or enter the correct IP address in the ﬁeld.

b. If the unit is password protected, enter the appropriate administrator or user

c. Click Connect. The Signal Processing Products Control Program is now ready for

To exit without starting the program, click Cancel.

the drop-down box which lists the most recently used IP addresses.

NOTE: 192.168.254.254 is the factory-speciﬁed default IP address.

password in the Password ﬁeld.

operation.

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Using the SPPCP

The Signal Processing Products Control Program (SPPCP) is used to conﬁgure and operate the Annotator from the PC on which the program resides.

Orientation

The SPPCP main window has 5 main tabs: Control, I/O Configuration, Advanced Settings, Image Capture, Font. A sixth tab appears only if a scan

converter or an auxiliary scaler board is installed (aux scaler tab shown in ﬁgure 25). Click on each as desired.

Figure 26. The Control Program Main Window

The menu bar on the main window shows File, Options, Tools, and Help. Click on each as desired.

At the bottom of the window is the status bar, indicating the status of the connection or any conﬁguration error messages.

NOTE: For detailed Signal Processing Product Control Program instructions when the

program is open, press <F1> or click on Help, Contents.

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SPPCP Menus

File menu

Click on this to open a drop-down menu displaying six selectable options: Connect, Disconnect, Save

Configuration..., Restore Configuration..., File Manager, and Exit.

• Connect — Select this to reconnect the Annotator (or connect

• Disconnect — Select this to disconnect the unit from the Signal Processing Products

• Save Configuration... — Select this to save the current conﬁguration.

• Restore Configuration... — Select this to restore a saved conﬁguration. A

• File Manager — Select this to load the Extron IP Link® File Manager application. This

a new device) when it has been disconnected from the Signal Processing Products Control Program. Follow the steps in the section “Starting the SPPCP.”

Control Program. The SPPCP remains open, but items on the main window are inactive (grayed out) and conﬁguration via the SPPCP is not available.

A secondary window opens allowing choice of items to save, and selecting a folder location for the saved xxx.cfg ﬁles.

NOTE: Save these ﬁles to the root directory of the Annotator to be accessible later.

secondary window opens allowing a choice of which folder to restore the ﬁles from. A pop-up conﬁrmation window opens allowing the action to be completed or cancelled.

is used in uploading and downloading ﬁles to and from IP Link-enabled devices.

NOTE: This option becomes enabled when the File menu is accessed after

installing File Manager. In order to use this option, download the IP Link File Manager application at www.extron.com.

• Exit — Select this to exit the control program. This disconnects and closes the SPPCP.

Options menu

Click on this to open a drop-down menu displaying two selectable options: Show Splash Screen, and Display Errors on Status Bar.

• Show Splash Screen — Select this to show the Extron

Signal Processing Products Control Program splash screen upon startup. Deselected, the program opens immediately to the Select Connection Type window.

• Display Errors on Status Bar — Select this

to display any operation errors on the status bar at the bottom of the window.

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Tools menu

Click on this to open a drop-down box displaying nine selectable options: Data View/Trace Window...

Executive Mode, Image Quick Capture..., On Screen Display, Device Module Configuration..., Sync Scaler to Matrix Switcher..., System Settings..., Reset, and

Update Firmware....

• Data View/Trace Window... — Select this to open a

• Executive Mode — Select this to open a secondary drop-down

• Image Quick Capture — Select this to open a secondary

separate window in which the transmit and receive (Tx/Rx) data between the control software on the host PC and the Annotator can be viewed in ASCII format (see ﬁgure at right). During data transmission and receipt, the data tracer window is constantly updated. Click Save to save the Data trace in a log ﬁle format. Click Clear to erase all the data in the data tracer window. To close the window, click Close or the X in the top right corner of the window.

box, allowing selection between Input Switch/Freeze only, On, or Off. Select as desired.

window that gives access to the Image Quick Capture program. The Image Quick Capture program is a separate software program for capturing and storing the output images from the Annotator.

Within the open window select the image to capture, where

to save the image to if desired, and/or to print the image (after capture). Images may be auto-saved or auto-printed as desired, by selecting the appropriate check boxes.

Figure 27. The Image Quick Capture Window

There are four menus for the Image Quick Capture program: File, Device, Options and Help.

For full details and information on using the Image Quick Capture program, click on Help >Help or press <F1> to access the Image Quick Capture Help ﬁle.

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• On Screen Display — Use this menu

for a choice of two types of OSD: Default OSD and Custom OSD. Select as applicable. The Default OSD option is used to view the default OnScreen Display. The Custom OSD screen has two separate screens, Button OSD and Input OSD, which allow allows the user to customize the buttons and input names shown on the display. For complete instructions on how to customize the OSD, press <F1>, or click Help >

Help.

Figure 28. The On Screen Display Window

• Device Module Configuration — This option allows you to conﬁgure a

connected touchpanel so that it can be used with the Annotator and the Signal

Processing Products Control Program. The touchpanel must be connected via the USB

port or the RS-232 port. To begin conﬁguration, select the applicable connection tab on the screen, and select the correct touchpanel. For complete instructions on how to conﬁgure the touchpanel, press <F1>, or click Help > Help.

Figure 29. The Device Module Manager Window: USB Tab

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Figure 30. The Device Module Manager Window: RS-232 Tab

• Sync Scaler to Matrix Switcher — Select this to open a secondary

window. Within that window enter the IP address of the matrix switcher that is

connected to the Annotator. If required enter the password, then click Connect to Matrix. Select the output number from the Matrix Output to Annotator

drop-down list and click Take. The Matrix Status section displays the matrix output that is being monitored and the tied input. The Matrix Size section displays the current Matrix size (for example a 16 x 16 I/O unit) being used.

Figure 31. Sync to Matrix Switcher Window

NOTE: The matrix switcher must be connected to via a conﬁgured input on the

Annotator. See page 26 for information.

The matrix and the Annotator must to be connected to an active

network at all times to allow the products to remain synchronized. If the connection is lost, the script needs to be restarted by either sending the

SIS command (

}

1AE

) or by power cycling the Annotator.

Click Refresh Status to update the status of the matrix switcher. Refreshing the status returns updated information about which Annotator input is tied to a particular matrix output.

If the matrix IP address needs to be changed or which output of the matrix the Annotator is connected to, click Remove Sync Scripts.

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• System Settings... — Select this to open a secondary window. This allows changes

to be made to various device settings: IP and RS-232 connections, date/time, and passwords. Select the applicable tab, change the settings as desired, and click Submit to make the changes effective.

NOTE: • Changing the IP address may result in loss of connection to the LAN.

• Only the baud rate can be changed when selecting the RS-232 tab.

Figure 32. System Settings Window

Click Cancel or the X in the window’s top right corner to exit without changes.

• Reset — If it is necessary to reset the Annotator, select this to open a secondary drop-

down box. Two options are available: Reset to Factory Defaults and Reset to Absolute

Defaults Except IP Settings.

• Reset to Factory Defaults resets all settings on the device to their factory

defaults, including all video and audio settings, and clears all conﬁguration ﬁles from the device.

• Reset to Absolute Defaults Except IP Settings resets all setting on the device

to their defaults, including all captured images and the customized On Screen Display. IP settings are not reset.

Select either option as desired.

• Update Firmware... — Selecting this opens the

Firmware Loader application (where already installed on a connected PC). The Firmware Loader uploads new ﬁrmware to the device, through a serial port or TCP/IP connection.

In order for the Update Firmware function to work, the

Firmware Loader application must be installed on the connected PC. If already installed, skip steps 1 through 4.

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To download and install the Firmware Loader application:

1. Go to www.extron.com.

2. Enter “Firmware Loader” in the Search eld and press Enter.

3. Locate the Firmware Loader application in the results and click Download Now!

4. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the download.

To update the ﬁrmware:

1. From the SPPCP Tools menu, select Update Firmware. The SPPCP minimizes

and the Firmware Loader application opens.

NOTE: For full instructions about using the Firmware Loader, click Help >

Help (or <F1>) on the open Firmware Loader window

2. In the Firmware loader window, click File > New Firmware for Selected

Devices. A dialog box opens to enable a search for the device-speciﬁc ﬁrmware ﬁle

(with the ﬁle extension “.S19”) that has been downloaded to the connected PC.

Figure 33. Firmware Loader Main Window

3. In the dialog box, browse to the ﬁle location. Click on the ﬁle then click Open.

The dialog box closes, and the ﬁle name appears in the Firmware Loader window.

Figure 34. Choosing Firmware File Window

4. Click Begin. The ﬁle uploads to the Annotator and the upload progress can be seen

on the Total Progress bar.

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Figure 35. Firmware Loading Progress Window

5. When the le upload is complete (after ﬁle veriﬁcation and the device restarting),

click on the X at top right, or on File > Exit to exit the Firmware Loader. The SPPCP window restores itself.

6. Connection to the unit must be reestablished since the connection is lost during

ﬁrmware upload. Open the SPPCP Connect dialog box and re-enter the connection information to re-establish communication with the Annotator.

Help menu

Click on this to open a drop-down menu displaying ﬁve selectable options: Contents, Extron Home Page,

Check for Updates, Unit Info...,

and About....

• Contents — Select this (or press <F1>) to bring up the

Help le which gives step-by-step instructions to

conﬁgure the Annotator using the SPPCP program. The help ﬁle opens a separate window. Select the subject matter from the contents section at the left side of the window.

Figure 36. The Main Window of the Help File for Control Program

• Extron Home Page — This opens the Extron website (www.extron.com)

home page. From this link, device ﬁrmware and necessary applications such as Firmware Loader and IP Link File Manager can be downloaded, and supporting

documentation for Extron products can be viewed.

• Check For Updates — Select this to update the software control program

(SPPCP). If an update is available follow any on-screen instructions to install it. A dialog box appears if no updates are currently available. Click OK or the X in the window’s top right corner to close it.

• Unit Info... — Selecting this opens a dialog box with information about the

connected device. The box shows the part number, the name, model description, currently installed ﬁrmware version and build, and the device’s internal temperature.

• About... — Select this for details (version/build number, for example) of the SPPCP.

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Control Tab

The Control tab displays the current conﬁguration of the Annotator, with numbered boxes representing the video inputs. Also shown on the Control tab are the PIP control buttons, current picture adjustment values, input and user presets, as well as Video Mute, Freeze and Auto Image buttons..

Figure 37. The Control Tab Screen

• Inputs — The current active input is shown (yellow). Select a desired input button to

change to that input.

• PIP Control — To swap a selected picture-in-picture input for the main input as

desired, click Swap. To select a different PIP input click on that PIP input button, then click Swap. To turn the PIP feature off, click Off.

• Picture Adjustments — The Picture Adjustments section at the bottom of the

Control tab has three tables: Image, Input Settings, and Zoom/Pan. Each table’s

value ﬁeld can be adjusted as desired. Refer to the SPPCP Help File for details. When PIP is active all picture adjustments affect only the PIP image.

• Input Presets — The speciﬁc settings for size, centering, contrast, brightness, detail,

zoom, and input conguration of an input can be saved to a preset. Up to 128

input presets can be saved. A saved preset can be recalled as desired. Select a preset number and click Save or Recall as applicable.

NOTE: Saving to an existing preset overwrites the prior saved data in favor of the

new.

• User Presets — A user preset saves speciﬁc settings for color, brightness, detail,

size, zoom and pan, and centering and up to 16 user presets per input are available. These settings can then be recalled and applied to an applicable input. Select a preset number and click Save or Recall as desired.

• Video Mute — Select this to mute or unmute the video image. When selected, the

button text turns red.

• Freeze — Select this to freeze an image for use as a logo or for annotation.

• Auto Image — Select this to perform an auto image on an input.

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I/O Conguration Tab

The I/O Configuration tab allows input and output conguration, as well as EDID emulation settings to be adjusted.

Figure 38. The I/O Conﬁguration Tab Screen

• Input Conﬁg — Set a suitable video type for an input by clicking on the drop-down

box (see input 7 above) and selecting a listed video type. If Auto Image on an input is desired mark the check box. Check Film Mode if 3:2 pull down detection for NTSC and 2:2 ﬁlm detection for PAL video sources is relevant.

• Output Conﬁg — To conﬁgure an output resolution, refresh rate, output type, or

sync polarity, select the desired values from the respective drop-down list.

• EDID Emulation — To set resolution and refresh rates for EDID emulation on the

VGA/DVI inputs, select the values from the drop-down list. Alternatively select Match Output to automatically set the EDID to match the output resolution and refresh

rate.

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Advanced Settings Tab

The Advanced Settings tab allows advanced functions to be conﬁgured. These include test pattern selection, and advanced features, used primarily during initial setup.

Figure 39. The Advanced Settings Tab Screen

• Test Pattern — Select any of the 14 test patterns to aid setting up an output display

device. A small thumbnail of the pattern is shown on the tab (see above). Select Off where a test pattern is not needed.

• Aspect Ratio — Aspect ratio mode adjusts the aspect ratio of the output. The

available options are Fill, which ﬁlls the output raster, and Follow, which follows

the aspect ratio of the selected input signal. Black bars remain on either the top and

bottom or the sides. Click the radio button for the desired option (Fill or Follow).

• Advanced Features — Within this section RGB delay can be adjusted (from 0 to 5.0

seconds) in 0.1 second intervals with each click of the scroll arrows. In addition, auto memory can be turned on or off, and switch effect can be activated. If using mini twisted pair devices, pre-peaking can be turned on to compensate for long cable runs.

• On Screen Display — Within this section selections can be made to how annotation

display and cursor display is handled by choosing from each drop-down list. In addition by selecting or deselecting a check box, drop shadow on annotations can be turned on or off.

• Capture Mode — These two selectable radio buttons allow a choice of locations for

saving Quick Capture captured images to either internal or external memory.

• Menu — The menu section allows a choice of display modes (all outputs, program

only, preview only, or none) and the display duration, either from 1 to 64 seconds (adjustable in 1 second intervals) or always on. Select as desired.

• Clock — In this section the clock display mode can be set or disabled, and the

on-screen horizontal and vertical position can be adjusted.

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Scan Converter Tab

NOTE: The Scan Converter tab appears only if the optional scan converter

The Scan Converter tab allows viewing and changing of the conﬁguration settings of the optional scan converter output board.

output board is installed in the Annotator.

Figure 40. The Scan Converter Tab Screen

• Picture Adjustments — The Picture Adjustments and Image Filter sections of the

Scan Converter tab allows adjustments to be made to the image settings of the scan converted output. Adjustable image settings are: Horizontal Center, Vertical Center, Horizontal Size, and Vertical Size. Change the value ﬁeld (from 0 to 4095) as required. In addition the Image Filter settings (ﬂicker, horizontal detail, and encoder sharpness) can be set as desired from each drop-down list.

• Output Conﬁg — In this section the output standard (PAL or NTSC) and the format

of the scan converted output (S-video/composite, YUVi, or RGsB) can be set. Select

the applicable standard and format as desired.

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Aux Scaler Tab

NOTE: The Aux Scaler tab appears only if the optional aux scaler output

The Aux Scaler tab allows you to view and change the conﬁguration settings of the optional Aux scaler output board.

board is installed in the Annotator.

Figure 41. The Aux Scaler Tab Screen

• Output Conﬁg — In this section the resolution, refresh rate, output type, and sync

polarity can be set. The refresh rate selection is dependent on the resolution rate chosen. Click on the respective drop-down menu and select the desired option.

• Aspect Ratio — From this section, adjustments can be made to the aspect ratio,

where the aspect of the main output does not match that of the scaler board output. The available options include Fill (ﬁlls the output raster) and Follow (follows the

aspect ratio of the main output). Black bars remain on either the top and bottom or

the sides.

• Detail — Use this section to adjust the sharpness of the image output of the scaler

output board. Click the Up and Down arrows to incrementally increase or decrease the value, or enter a value (0 to127) in the value ﬁeld.

• Test Pattern — This option allows for the selection of a test pattern to output

to the display device connected to the scaler board output. These test patterns are unique to the scaler board output and do not affect the other outputs of the Annotator.Available test patterns include: Color bars,4 X 4 Crosshatch, Grayscale, Ramp, Alternating Pixels, and Crop. Select a test pattern from the drop-down list. A preview of the selected test pattern appears below the list.

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Image Capture Tab

The Image Capture tab allows capturing, saving, recalling, and deletion of displayed images.

Figure 42. The Image Capture Tab Screen

• Image Capture — Use this section to capture a displayed image to the Annotator

internal memory. Enter a suitable name (maximum 12 characters) and click Capture.

• Image Recall — Use this section to recall a captured image. Select the desired image

and click Preview to see a thumbnail image on the connected PC, or Recall to show the image on a connected display device. In addition, a displayed image can be hidden and a captured image can be deleted within this section.

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Font Tab

The Font tab allows generation and selection of font type used by the Annotator.

Figure 43. The Font Tab Screen

• Font Generation — Use this to generate a font type to use by selecting from the

font Type drop-down list and font style (regular or bold). Select the country whose

font characters are to be used (United States, France, or Germany) and click Load. Enter a le name for the saved font le in the Save As dialog box and click Save.

• Font Selection — Within this section select a font to use from the list and click

Apply. If so desired check the Set to Default Font box. To delete a font select it and click Delete.

For full details on the tabs and using the software, refer to the help ﬁle within the SPPCP.

Status Bar

The status bar appears at the bottom of the SPPCP screen. It displays information about the application’s current status as well as that of the device.

It shows unit connected, connection type (IP address or comm port), current user permission level (for example, administrator), and any error information. If connected via Telnet, then the IP address or unit name of the device are displayed, and if connected via serial port, the baud rate and port number are displayed. Error information appears for 5 seconds in the status bar and then is replaced by connection and device information.

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HTML Operation

This section describes these default web pages, which are always available and cannot be erased or overwritten. Topics that are covered include:

• Accessing the Default Web Pages

• Navigating the Default Web Pages

Accessing the Default Web Pages

Access the Annotator through the on-board web server pages 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 downloads the Connect to (IP

address) page. If it is not password protected, proceed to step 7.

NOTE: A user name entry is not required.

6. Click in the Password ﬁeld and type in the appropriate

administrator or user password.

7. Click OK.

The device checks several possibilities, in the following

order, and then responds accordingly:

• Does the address include a speciﬁc ﬁle name, such

as 10.13.156.10/file_name.html? If so, the

Annotator downloads that HTML page.

• Is there a le in the device memory that is named “index.html”?

If so, the device downloads “index.html” as the default start-up page.

• If neither of the above conditions is true, the device downloads the factory-

installed default start-up page, “nortxe_index.html”, also known as the System Status page.

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Navigating the Default Web Pages

The Annotator default web pages include ﬁve main tabs or pages (Status, Configuration, File Management, Control, and Images). These pages

can be accessed at any time by clicking on the relevant tab. Some of the main pages have a series of sub-pages, accessible by clicking on the links in the sidebar menu allowing easy navigation of several administrative options including system settings, password control, ﬁle management, and device settings.

Status Tab

The Status tab displays the System Status page for the Annotator.

System Status page

The System Status page displays system information (for example, unit name, model, ﬁrmware version), IP settings, and serial port settings. It provides immediate system information, power status and serial port settings for the Annotator unit. The page updates itself periodically to reﬂect the latest status of the Annotator components. If a variable changes, the display shows the change in status the next time it updates.

Figure 44. System Status Page

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Conguration Tab

The Configuration tab includes pages that allow System settings (such as IP address, date/time, and so forth), scaler settings, and passwords (admin and user), to be conﬁgured

as desired. Additionally by selecting the Firmware Upgrade link the current rmware can

be upgraded. If an optional board such as the Aux Scaler board has been installed a conﬁguration page for the board will also be available.

System Settings page

The Annotator displays the System Settings page when you click on the Configuration tab. The screen consists of ﬁelds in which you can view and edit IP

administration and system date and time settings. See the “Ethernet Connection” section

at the end of this guide for basic information about IP addresses and subnetting.

Figure 45. System Settings Page

On password-protected connections, there are two levels of protection: administrator and

user. Administrators have full access to all unit capabilities and editing functions. Users

can change inputs, create and recall presets, change images, and view all settings with the exception of passwords.

• Ethernet connection to the unit, either entering SIS commands

(see “SIS Communication and Control” section) or using the Extron Signal Processing

Products Control Program (see the “Signal Processing Products Control Program” section) is password protected.

• Connection via the RS-232/RS-422 port is not password protected.

IP settings ﬁelds

The IP settings ﬁelds provide a location for viewing and editing settings unique to the

Ethernet interface. After editing any of the settings on this page, click Submit. Explanations for some of these elds follow.

Unit Name

This name ﬁeld can be changed to any valid name, up to 12 alphanumeric characters.

NOTE: The following characters are invalid in the name: {space} ~ @ = ‘ [ ] { } <

> ’ “ ; : | \ and ?.

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DHCP radio buttons

The DHCP On radio button directs the device to ignore any entered IP addresses and to obtain its IP address from a Dynamic Host Conguration Protocol (DHCP) server (if the network is DHCP capable).

The DHCP Off radio button turns DHCP off. Contact the local system administrator to

determine this control setting.

IP Address

The IP Address ﬁeld contains the IP address of the Annotator. This value is encoded in the unit’s ﬂash memory.

Valid IP addresses consist of four 1-, 2-, or 3-digit numeric subelds separated by dots (periods). Each eld can be numbered from 000 through 255. Leading zeros, up to 3 digits total per eld, are optional. Values of 256 and above are invalid.

The factory-installed default address is 192.168.254.254, but if this conﬂicts with other equipment at your installation, you can change the IP address to any valid value.

NOTE: Editing the Extron IP address while connected via the Ethernet port can

immediately disconnect the user from the scaler. Extron recommends editing this eld using the RS-232 link and protecting the Ethernet access

to this screen by assigning an administrator password to qualiﬁed and knowledgeable personnel only.

Edit this eld as follows:

1. Click in the device IP address ﬁeld. The graphic cursor becomes a text cursor.

2. Edit the address as desired.

3. Press the <Tab> key on the keyboard or click in another ﬁeld to exit the IP Address

ﬁeld.

4. Click on the Submit button to make the address change take effect.

Gateway IP Address

The Gateway IP Address ﬁeld identiﬁes the address of the gateway to the mail server to be used if the Annotator and the mail server are not on the same subnet.

The gateway IP address has the same validity rules as the system IP address.

Subnet Mask ﬁeld

The Subnet Mask ﬁeld is used to determine whether the Annotator is on the same subnet as the controlling PC or the mail server when you are subnetting.

MAC Address ﬁeld

The Media Access Control (MAC) Address is hard coded in the device and cannot be changed.

Firmware ﬁeld

This ﬁeld shows the ﬁrmware version number. This ﬁeld changes only when the ﬁrmware is updated.

Model ﬁeld

This ﬁeld shows the model (Annotator) and cannot be changed.

Part Number ﬁeld

This ﬁeld shows the Annotator part number (60-968-xx) and cannot be changed.

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Date/Time Settings ﬁelds

The Date/Time Settings ﬁelds provide a location for viewing and setting the time functions.

Figure 46. Date/Time Settings ﬁelds

Change the date and time settings as follows:

1. Click the desired variable’s drop-down box. The adjustable variables are month, day,

year, hours, minutes, AM/PM, and (time) zone. A drop-down scroll box appears.

2. Click and drag the slider or click the scroll up or down buttons until the desired

variable is visible.

3. Click on the desired variable.

NOTE: • If setting the time, set the local time.

• The Zone ﬁeld identiﬁes the standard time zone that has been selected

and displays the amount of time, in hours and minutes, that the local

time varies from the GMT international time reference.

4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for other variables that need to be changed.

5. Select the appropriate Daylight Saving radio button. To turn off daylight savings

time, select Off.

NOTE: When daylight saving time is enabled, the unit updates its internal clock

between Standard Time and Daylight Saving Time in the spring and fall on

the date that the time change occurs in the United States of America and

6. Click Submit at the bottom of the Date/Time Settings section to implement your

selections.

NOTE: Click Cancel at any point before submitting to exit any ﬁeld changes.

parts of Europe and Brazil. When daylight saving time is turned off, the

unit does not adjust its time reference.

The unit is not updated with those changes. The screen refreshes and shows the current device settings.

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Scaler Settings page

Access the Scaler Settings page by clicking the Scaler Settings link on the sidebar menu on the Configuration page.

Figure 47. Scaler Settings Page

The Scaler Settings page displays Input Conﬁguration settings (input signal format, auto image and ﬁlm mode status), Output Conﬁguration settings (resolution and refresh

rates, output sync format, and polarity), Advanced Conguration settings (RGB delay, test

pattern selection, auto memory status, aspect ratio mode, switch effect, MTP

pre-peaking settings, and EDID resolution and refresh rates), and On Screen Display

settings. Any settings can be changed and the unit updated to the new settings. The page updates itself periodically to reﬂect the latest status of the Annotator components. If a variable changes, the display shows the change in status the next time it updates.

Input conﬁguration

For each of the seven inputs, the input format can be changed by clicking on the dropdown list arrow and selecting the appropriate signal type:

NOTE: Selecting Auto Detect allows the device to automatically set the input to

the appropriate signal format.

Input 1: RGB, YUVp/HDTV, Auto Detect Input 2: RGB, YUVp/HDTV, Auto Detect Input 3: RGB, YUVp/HDTV, RGBcvS, YUVi, S-video, Composite, Auto Detect Input 4: YUVi, S-video, Composite, Auto Detect

Input 5: S-video, composite, Auto Detect

Input 6: DVI Input 7: SDI, HD-SDI, Auto Detect

For each input Auto Image can be set on or off. For each of the inputs ﬁlm mode can be enabled or disabled.

NOTE: Film mode processing helps maximize image detail and sharpness for NTSC,

PAL, and HDTV 1080i sources that originated from lm.

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Output conﬁguration

Depending on the optional output card installed, the output connector and display device being used, the resolution and refresh rates can be set to one of various output rates from

640x480/50 Hz to 1920x1200, including HDTV 1080p/60 Hz. For a full table of output

rates see page 20.

The output sync format can be chosen from RGBHV, RGsB, YUV bi-or tri-level sync. Output polarity can be selected from H-/V- (default), H+/V-, H+/V+, or H-/V+.

Advanced conﬁguration

Within this section, RGB delay can be set from a range of 0.0 seconds up to 5.0 seconds in 0.1 second steps. Use the drop-down box to select the desired setting. When switching inputs, the new input is displayed after the current RGB delay time, for example, 2.0

seconds. If desired, an internal test pattern can be selected from the drop-down list of 14 patterns

in order to aid the setting up a display device. Switch effect can be toggled between Cut and Fade. The selected effect is seen on the

connected display when inputs are switched. Auto memories can be toggled on or off as desired. Aspect ratio can be set to either Fill or Follow.

When using the MTP (mini twisted pair) output, the pre-peaking setting can be turned

on or off to compensate for the poor image quality of video signals transmitted over

long distance twisted pair cable runs to a remote display. A compatible Extron MTP Series

Twisted Pair Receiver is required for this output type.

Using EDID emulation, the Annotator provides a means for specifying the rate of the incoming DVI or VGA signal, and allows proper communication with the video source. EDID settings can be selected from the drop-down resolution and refresh rate lists.

Figure 48. RGB Delay, Test Pattern, and EDID Selections

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On Screen Display

Within this section, some aspects of the on screen display can be set. The annotation,

cursor display can be set to be seen on all outputs, or where used, either group 1 or group 2 only, or on no outputs at all. The annotation menu display can also be set to be seen on all outputs, or where used, either group 1 or group 2 only, or on no outputs at all. In addition where the menu is to be displayed, the length of time the menu is visible can be set, the range being from 1.0 seconds up to 64.0 seconds (in 1 second steps), or can be set to always on.

Aux Scaler page

The Aux Scaler page, available only if the Aux Scaler board is installed, can be accessed by clicking the Aux Scaler link on the sidebar menu on Configuration page.

Figure 49. Aux Scaler Page

Output conﬁguration

Depending on display device being used, the resolution and refresh rates can be set to one

of various output rates from 640x480/50 Hz to 1920x1200, including HDTV 1080p/60 Hz.

For a full table of output rates see page 19.

The output sync format can be chosen from RGBHV, RGsB, YUV bi-or tri-level sync. Output polarity can be selected from H-/V- (default), H+/V-, H+/V+, or H-/V+.

Aspect ratio

Aspect ratio can be set to either Fill or Follow (default).

Detail

The detail setting can be adjusted for 0 to 127. 64 is the default.

Test pattern

A test pattern, useful when setting up a display, can be selected for the drop-down list.

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Passwords page

Access the Passwords page by clicking the Passwords link on the sidebar menu on Configuration page.

Figure 50. Passwords Page

The ﬁelds on the Passwords page are for entering and verifying administrator and user passwords. Passwords are case sensitive and are limited to 12 upper- and lowercase alphanumeric characters. Each password must be entered twice – once in the Password ﬁeld and then again in the Re-enter Password ﬁeld to the right. Characters in these

elds are masked by four bullets (••••). If you do not want to password-protect an access

level, leave the Password and the Re-Enter Password ﬁelds blank. After entering the desired password in both ﬁelds, click Submit at the bottom of the page.

NOTE: • An administrator password must be created before a user password can be

created.

• Some items may not be available or may be viewable only, when logged in

as a user.

To clear an existing password so that no password is required, delete the bullets in the

Password and Re-enter Password ﬁelds and enter a space in each ﬁeld, then click Submit at the bottom of the page.

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Firmware Upgrade page

Access the Firmware Upgrade page by clicking the Passwords link on the sidebar menu on Configuration page.

The Firmware Upgrade page provides a way to replace the ﬁrmware that is coded on the Annotator control board without taking the processor out of service.

Figure 51. Firmware Upgrade Page

NOTE: The Firmware Upgrade page is only for replacing the rmware that controls all

processor operation. To insert your own HTML pages, see “File Management”

later.

Ensure that your PC is connected to the Annotator via the scaler’s Ethernet port. Update

the scaler ﬁrmware as follows:

1. Visit the Extron website, www.extron.com, and download the latest ﬁrmware ﬁle to

your computer.

a. On the Extron web page, select the Downloads tab. b. On the Download Center page, click the Firmware link on the left sidebar

2. Access the Annotator internal web pages.

3. Select the Configuration tab.

4. On the Conﬁguration page, click Firmware Upgrade on the left sidebar menu.

5. Click Browse. A Choose File window opens.

6. Navigate to the folder (created in 1g) where the ﬁrmware upgrade ﬁle is saved and

menu.

c. Click on the Annotator name. d. On the next screen, ﬁll in the required information, then click the Download

product name_firmware version.exe button.

e. On the File Download - Security Warning window, click Save. f. On the Save As window, browse to the folder where you want to save the

ﬁrmware ﬁle, and click Save. The ﬁrmware installation (.exe) ﬁle is placed on your hard drive.

g. Run the .exe le. This opens the Firmware Update program, creating a product

named folder within which is placed the ﬁrmware ﬁle (x.S19).

select the ﬁle.

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Figure 52. Choose File to Upload Widow with a Firmware File Selected

NOTES: • Valid rmware les must have the le extension “.S19”. Any other le

extension is not a ﬁrmware upgrade.

• The original factory-installed ﬁrmware is permanently available on the scaler. If the attempted ﬁrmware upload fails for any reason, the scaler automatically reverts to the factory-installed ﬁrmware.

7. Click Open.

8. Click Upload. While the rmware is uploading, the Upload button changes to

“Uploading...” . When the uploading process is complete, the button changes back to Upload. The uploading may take a few minutes.

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File Management Tab

This tab shows the File Management page, and allows the user to upload or delete

user les (such as HTML pages, or bitmaps) from the Annotator.

To add or update ﬁles:

1. Select the File Management tab. The File Management screen is displayed.

Figure 53. File Management Page

NOTE: The ﬁles listed above are shown for example only.

2. Click the Browse button to locate the ﬁle(s) you want to upload.

NOTE: If you want one of the pages that you create and upload to be the default

start-up page, name that ﬁle “index.html”

3. Click the Upload File button to upload the ﬁle.

4. The ﬁle is added to the list of ﬁles under the Files column. After ten ﬁles have been

loaded, additional ﬁle management pages appears in the page navigation area.

To add a directory:

1. Enter the directory name in the Dir ﬁeld.

2. Click the Add Dir button.

3. Click the Browse button, and locate your chosen directory.

4. Upload a le to the new directory.

To delete unwanted ﬁles:

1. Select the File Management tab. The File Management screen is displayed.

2. Find the ﬁle you wish to delete under the Files list.

3. Click the Delete button of the ﬁle to be deleted. If you wish to delete additional

ﬁles, wait for the screen to refresh before clicking the Delete button of the next ﬁle.

To delete all ﬁles, click Delete All. File count reverts to zero and all pages are deleted.

Display ﬁles by ﬁle extension — The Filter by File Extension menu lists the extensions of

the uploaded ﬁles. The user can choose to display only ﬁles with the selected extension. Click Select All to display all uploaded ﬁles.

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Control Tab

The three pages on the Control tab are User Control, Presets, and PIP Setup, and they allow limited device conﬁguration.

From the User Control page, the selection and viewing of inputs, mute and freeze

selection, and execution of Auto Image is possible. Picture control and input sampling is

also available on the User Control page.

From the Presets page, up to 16 memory presets and up to 30 input presets can be saved and recalled.

Using the PIP (picture-in-picture) page, an input can be selected and swapped to become

either the main image or the secondary (PIP) image. In addition, the PIP can be turned off

and auto image can be performed an either input. Within PIP Setup limited picture control is possible. The Control pages initially open on the User Control page.

User Control page

This page emulates some of the front panel features and displays the current picture control settings and input sampling data. In addition, image muting or unmuting, image freezing or unfreezing and Auto Image can be selected.

Figure 54. User Control Page

To select an input to be displayed, click on an input number. The selected input is displayed.

To mute or unmute, freeze or unfreeze the input image, click on the appropriate

button. Muting the image blanks the display screen. Unmuting the image allows the

image to be displayed. Freezing the image keeps the same image displayed, even when the input is switched.

Unfreezing the image allows images from switched inputs to be viewed.

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Presets page

From this page up to 16 memory or 128 input presets can be saved and recalled.

Figure 55. Presets Page

To save the current conﬁguration to a memory or input preset, click on the applicable drop-down box, scroll to the desired preset number and click Save.

To recall a memory or input preset as the current conﬁguration, click on the applicable drop-down box, scroll to the desired preset number and click Recall. The current conﬁguration is then replaced by the recalled conﬁguration.

PIP Page

With this page, picture-in-picture setup is possible by selecting the main image and the

secondary PIP image inputs.

Figure 56. PIP Page

To toggle between two inputs click Swap. To turn off the PIP format click Off.

Auto image mode is applied to any selected input when Auto Image is clicked on.

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Images page

This page allows images (.bmp format) to be added to or deleted from the Annotator, previewed, and recalled to be shown on a connected display device.

Figure 57. Images Page

To add an image, click Add, browse to the image location on the connected PC, and click

Upload Image. The image is uploaded to the Annotator and a thumbnail of the image is

viewable on the Images page (see the ﬁgure above).

NOTE: The image is not yet displayed.

To preview an image without displaying it, click on the thumbnail. To display an image click on a thumbnail image and then click Recall. The image is

displayed. If no image appears on the display device, check the input selected and image format is correct.

To delete an image click on a thumbnail and then click Delete. The image is deleted from the Annotator ﬁles.

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Reference

Material

This section provides information about:

• Speciﬁcations

• Part Numbers and Accessories

Specications

Video input

Number/signal type ........................ 2 RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, component video (Y, R-Y, B-Y; progressive or HD)

1 RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, component video (Y, R-Y, B-Y; interlaced, progressive, HD),

S-video, composite video 1 component video (Y, R-Y, B-Y; interlaced), S-video, composite video 1 S-video, composite video

1 single link DVI-D 1 optional SDI, HD-SDI

Connectors .................................... 2 female 15-pin HD: RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, component video

5 female BNC: RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, component video, S-video, composite video 3 female BNC: component video, S-video, composite video 2 female BNC: S-video, composite video 1 female DVI-I: DVI-D 1 female BNC: optional SDI, HD-SDI

Nominal level ................................. 1 Vp-p for Y of component video and S-video, and for composite video

0.8 Vp-p for SDI

0.7 Vp-p for RGB and for R-Y and B-Y of component video

0.3 Vp-p for C of S-video

Minimum/maximum levels .............. Analog: 0.0 V to 2.0 Vp-p with no offset

Impedance ..................................... 75 ohms

Horizontal frequency ...................... Autoscan 15 kHz to 100 kHz

Vertical frequency ........................... Autoscan 24 Hz to 120 Hz

Resolution range ............................ 640x480 to 1920x1200*, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p, digitized

pixel for pixel; higher resolutions are undersampled.

*Reduced blanking

Return loss ..................................... <-30 dB @ 5 MHz

DC offset (max. allowable) ............. 0.5 V

Video processing

Digital sampling ............................. 30 bit, 10 bits per color; 13.5 MHz standard (video), 165 MHz standard (RGB, YUVp, DVI)

Colors ............................................ 1 billion, 1024 per color channel

Encoder (for scan converted output) 10 bit digital Horizontal ltering (for scan converted output)

3 levels Vertical ltering (for scan converted output)

3 levels Encoder ltering (for scan converted output)

3 levels

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Video output

Number/signal type ........................ 2 buffered scaled RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, or HD component video (Y, R-Y, B-Y)

Connectors .................................... 6 female BNC: RGB or component video

Nominal level ................................. 1 Vp-p for Y of component video and S-video, and for G of RGsB

Minimum/maximum levels .............. 0.0 V to 1.0 Vp-p

Impedance ..................................... 75 ohms

Scaled resolution ............................ 640x480

Formats .......................................... For DVI output: RGB and YCbCr digital video

Sync

Input type ...................................... RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RGBcvS, and component video (tri-level or bi-level)

Output type ................................... RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, and component video (tri-level or bi-level)

Standards ....................................... NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, SECAM

Input level ...................................... 2.75 V to 5.0 Vp-p for RGBHV or RGBS

Output level ................................... 5.0 Vp-p for RGBHV or RGBS

Input impedance ............................ Horizontal: 75 ohms

Output impedance ......................... 75 ohms

Polarity ........................................... Positive or negative (selectable)

Control/remote— signal processor

Serial control port ........................... 2 RS-232/RS-422, female 9-pin D connectors (rear panel)

Baud rate and protocol ................... 9600 (default), 19200, 38400, 115200 baud, adjustable; 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity

Serial control pin conﬁgurations

9-pin D connector .................... RS-232: 2 = Tx, 3 = Rx, 5 = GND

2.5 mm mini stereo jack ........... Tip = Tx, ring = Rx, sleeve = GND

Ethernet control port ...................... 1 RJ-45 female connector

Ethernet data rate .......................... 10/100Base-T, half/full duplex with autodetect

Ethernet protocol ........................... ARP, ICMP (ping), IP, TCP, UDP, DHCP, HTTP, SMTP, Telnet

Ethernet default settings ................ Link speed and duplex level = autodetected

1 MTP

1 optional single link DVI-I (for unique scaled output); DVI-D; HD-SDI; or interlaced RGsB,

component video, S-video, composite video

1 female 15-pin HD: RGB or component video

1 female RJ-45: output to an MTP device

1 slot for an optional output card with one of the following options:

· 1 female DVI-I (analog and digital, unique scaled output)

· 1 female DVI-I (digital output)

· 1 female BNC (HD-SDI output)

· 3 female BNC (interlaced RGsB, component, S-video, composite video output)

0.8 Vp-p for SDI

0.7 Vp-p for RGB and for R-Y and B-Y of component video

0.3 Vp-p for C of S-video

6,8,9

, 800x600 1280x768 1365x1024 1920x1200

HDTV: 480p

2048x1080 SDTV: NTSC, PAL (with optional scan converter output card)

= 23.98 Hz, 2 = 24 Hz, 3 = 25 Hz, 4 = 29.97 Hz, 5 = 30 Hz, 6 = 50 Hz, 7 = 59.94 Hz, 8 =

6,8,9

, 1280x800

6,8,9

6,8

7,8

, 576p6, 720p

1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

6,8,9

, 1366x768

, 852x480

6,8,9

, 1280x1024

6,8,9

, 1400x1050

3,4,5,6,7,8

6,8,9

, 1024x768

, 1080i

6,8,9

, 1360x765

6,8

, 1440x900

6,7,8

, 1080p

6,8,9

, 1024x852

6,8,9

1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

6,8,9

, 1024x1024

, 1360x768

, 1600x1200

, 1080p CVT8,

6,8,9

, 1365x768

6,8

, 1680x1050

6,8,9

6,8

60 Hz, 9 = 75 Hz

Optional SDI/HD-SDI input: SMPTE 259M-C, SMPTE 292M

0.6 Vp-p for component video tri-level sync

0.3 Vp-p for component video bi-level sync or RGsB

0.6 Vp-p for component video tri-level sync

0.3 Vp-p for component video bi-level sync or RGsB

Vertical: 510 ohms

1 RS-232, 2.5 mm mini stereo jack (front panel)

RS-422: 2 = Tx-, 3 = Rx-, 5 = GND, 7 = Rx+, 8 = Tx+

IP address = 192.168.254.254 Subnet mask = 255.255.0.0

Gateway = 0.0.0.0 DHCP = off

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Extron Electronics Annotator User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Precautions

FCC Class A Notice

Contents

Introduction

About the Annotator

Features

Installation

UL/Safety Requirements

Important Safety Instructions

Mounting the Annotator

Tabletop Placement

UL Guidelines for Rack Mounted Devices

Rack Mounting

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

Switching Inputs

Button Backlighting

The Annotator Menu System

Overview of Menus

Using the Menus

User Presets

Capture/Recall Settings (front panel activated)

View Comm Settings

Edit Comm Settings

Exit Menu

Setting the Front Panel Locks (Executive Modes)

Enabling or Disabling Executive Mode 1 from the Front Panel

Setting up the Annotator to Work with a Matrix Switcher

USB Port Connections

Touchscreen Calibration

Annotation Overview

Default Annotation Buttons

SIS Communication and Control

RS-232/RS-422 Link

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

Command/Response Table for SIS Commands

Using the Command/Response Table for IP SIS Commands

Command/Response Table for IP SIS Commands

Installing the Software

Installation From the DVD

Installation from the Website

Starting the SPPCP

Using the SPPCP

Orientation

SPPCP Menus

Control Tab

Advanced Settings Tab

Scan Converter Tab

Aux Scaler Tab

Image Capture Tab

Font Tab

Status Bar

HTML Operation

Accessing the Default Web Pages

Navigating the Default Web Pages

Status Tab

File Management Tab

Control Tab