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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    THANK YOU Smart Quad (SQD200) By following these simple steps you will be able to obtain the most from your powerful and its many features. TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 1-1. SQD200 OPERATING MODE Quadravision Mode 1-2. USEFUL TERMS AND DEFINITIONS HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2-1.
  • Page 4 OPERATING THE SQD200 4-1. THE SQD200 FRONT PANEL Overview On/Off button Menu screen Menu scroll knob Control section Layer selection section Input selection section Freeze button Take button Quadravision T-Bar Effect selection button Preset selection button 4-2. THE SQD200 MENU Home menu Menu screen &knobs 4-3.
  • Page 5 6-2. Orchestra - Ref. ORC50 6-3. TRK-800 - Ref. TRK-800 6-4. RK-300 - Ref. RK-300 EXTERNAL PROGRAMMING 7-1. EXTERNAL PROGRAMMING WARRANTY AND SERVICES INFORMATION 8-1. ANALOG WAY LIMITED WARRANTY 8-2. SERVICES AND RMA CONTACT INFORMATION HOW TO CONTACT US INFORMATION REGARDING UNIT DISPOSAL...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION 1-1. THE SQD200 OPERATING MODE SQD200 Before you start setting up your for the first time, be sure you know exactly what you want to do with SQD200 it. The offers a one operating mode, which results in a versatile video production tool for live event staging and fixed installation applications.

  • Page 7: Useful Terms And Definitions

    1-2. USEFUL TERMS AND DEFINITIONS BACKGROUND: a Background is a source, typically originating from a computer. SQD200 enables you to work with live or still (frame) background sources - visually behind all other sources. LAYER: a Layer is an image display element (such as a PIP window, Key, Logo(s) or Background) that has an associated visual priority —...

  • Page 8: Hardware Installation

    HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2-1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: All of the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated and should be maintained for further reference. Please follow all the warnings regarding this product and its operating instructions.
  • Page 9 INSTRUCTIONS DE SECURITE Afin de mieux comprendre le fonctionnement de cet appareil nous vous conseillons de bien lire toutes les consignes de sécurité et de fonctionnement de l’appareil avant utilisation. Conservez les instructions de sécurité et de fonctionnement afin de pouvoir les consulter ultérieurement. Respectez toutes les consignes marquées dans la documentation, sur le produit et sur ce document.
  • Page 10 INSTRUZIONI DI SECUREZZA Allo scopo di capire meglio il funzionamento di questa apparecchiatura vi consigliamo di leggere bene tutti i consigli di sicurezza e di funzionamento prima dell’utilizzo. Conservare le istruzioni di sicurezza e di funzionamento al fine di poterle consultare ulteriormente. Seguire tutti i consigli indicati su questo manuale e sull’apparecchiatura.
  • Page 11 SICHERHEITSHINWEISE Um den Betrieb dieses Geräts zu verstehen, raten wir Ihnen vor der Inbetriebnahme alle Sicherheits und Betriebsanweisungen genau zu lesen. Diese Sicherheits- und Betriebsanweisungen für einen späteren Gebrauch sicher aufbewahren. Alle in den Unterlagen, an dem Gerät und hier angegebenen Sicherheitsanweisungen einhalten.
  • Page 12 INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD Para comprender mejor el funcionamiento de este aparato, le recomendamos que le acuidadosamente todas las consignas de seguridad y de funcionamiento del aparato antes de usarlo. Conserve las instrucciones de seguridad y de funcionamiento para que pueda consultarlas posteriormente. Respete todas las consignas indicadas en la documentación, relacionadas con el producto y este documento.

  • Page 13: Unpacking And Inspection

    2-2. UNPACKING AND INSPECTION Smart Quad: Please ensure that the following items have been delivered with your Smart Quad (SQD200) WARNING ! 1 x AC Power cable 2 x DVI-I male to HD15 female and If required, front handles of the device can be dismantled, DVI-D female breakout cable but with caution.

  • Page 14: Hardware Specifications

    2-5. HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS Input specifications • ANALOG COMPUTER: Connectors: Inputs #1 to #5: female HD15. Inputs #6 & #7: female DVI-I (analog pins). Line frequency: Up to 130 kHz (165 MHz Max pixel rate). Resolution: Up to 1600x1200 @ 165Mhz, 1920x1200px (RB, Max V size: 1200px, Max H size 2048px).
  • Page 15 • S.VIDEO: Connectors: Inputs #1 to #5: female HD15. Inputs #6 & #7: female DVI-I (analog pins). Standard: PAL/SECAM: 15.625 kHz - 50Hz - 625 lines. NTSC (3.58 - 4.43 MHz): 15.734 kHz/60Hz/525 lines. Levels: Y = 1 Vp/p (0.7 V Luma + 0.3 V Sync.). C = 0.3 Vp/p (Chroma Burst).

  • Page 16: Output Specifications

    Output specifications • ANALOG OUTPUTS Connector: Main & Preview: female HD15, DVI-I (analog pins). Resolutions: Format Ratio Available Refresh Rates Reduced Blanking HDTV 720p 50HZ 59.94Hz 60Hz HDTV 1035i 59.94Hz 60Hz HDTV 1080i 50Hz 59.94Hz 60Hz HDTV 1080p 23.97Hz 24Hz 25Hz 29.97Hz 30Hz 50Hz 59.94Hz 60Hz HDTV 1080sF 50Hz 50.94Hz 60Hz...
  • Page 17 • DVI (Digital Video Interface) OUTPUTS Connector: Main & Preview: female DVI-I (digital pins). Signal: Digital Visual Interface (DVI)-TMDS single link. Resolutions: Format Ratio Available Refresh Rates Reduced Blanking HDTV 720p 50HZ 59.94Hz 60Hz HDTV 1035i 59.94Hz 60Hz HDTV 1080i 50Hz 59.94Hz 60Hz HDTV 1080p 23.97Hz 24Hz 25Hz 29.97Hz 30Hz...

  • Page 18: Communication Specifications

    The video output generates a SDI signal in which is embedded only one stereo audio stream. Settings Availability Gain Yes: from - ∞ to +18dB Balanced Audio Left and Right Auxiliary Input Mixing Adjusting Audio Delay Yes: from 0 to 80ms (Automatic or Manual) •...

  • Page 19: Environmental Specifications

    Environmental specifications Dimensions: W 482 x D 330 x H 88 mm 19”W x 13”D x 3.50”H Weight: 5 kg / 11 lbs (Compatible with a Standard 19” rack, Height = 2 U) Cooling air flow from right side to left side. Max ambient operating temperature: <...

  • Page 20: Pinouts

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

  • Page 21: Hdcp Compliance

    To summarize all HDCP status, please see in the Control Menu --> HDCP Summary. NOTE: as part of our policy of continuous improvement, Analog Way reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product improvements without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units.

  • Page 22: Connecting The Sqd200

    CONNECTING THE SQD200 3-1. CONNECTING THE SMART QUAD (SQD200) SQD200 can be set up with up to 11 different sources, and will drive up to 2 digital DVI-D sources, 2 SD- SDI sources and 7 analog computer/video sources simultaneously. The versatility of the SQD200 will allow for almost any event configuration and cater for all your projection needs.

  • Page 23: The Sqd200 Rear Panel

    11 universal digital and analog inputs. Inputs #1 through #5 (3) are universal analog inputs. Inputs #6 & #7 share a DVI-D signal and a universal analog signal (plug the shipped Analog Way DVI/HD15 adaptor cable to use DVI-D and analog signals simultaneously).

  • Page 24: Inputs #1 To #7

    Inputs #1 to #7 UNIVERSAL COMPUTER & VIDEO INPUTS: Universal Inputs accept computer sources (RGBHV, RGBS, and RGsB (SOG) signals), standard TV/VIDEO sources (Composite video, S.VIDEO), Component video (YUV, RGBS & RGsB (SOG)), and HDTV sources (480p, 720p & 1080i). HD15: 1 x Universal Analog input on female HD15 connector.

  • Page 25: Dvi Inputs #1 & #2

    COMPONENT VIDEO SOURCES: The Component Video signal, also called YUV (Y, Pr, Pb) or BETACAM™ is widely used in broadcasting and is available on high-quality DVD players. The COMPONENT signal is transmitted with 3 coaxial cables, and also has a better quality picture than COMPOSITE and S.VIDEO signals.

  • Page 26: Main Outputs

    Main Outputs MAIN OUTPUT: ANALOG: 1x analog output for the main display device on female HD15 connector. DIGITAL/ANALOG: 1x main output on female DVI-I connector (simultaneous analog and digital). VIDEO OUTPUT: Video Output card provides SD or HDTV formats in various signals and connectors from Composite Video to HD SDI.

  • Page 27: Operating The Sqd200

    SQD200 The highly intuitive front panel of the was designed by Analog Way engineers to simply and quickly meet all of your event needs. Within minutes, you will be able to enjoy its full potential and easily parameter most of its functions, without having to be an expert audio-visual engineer, leaving room for what is most important to our users: concentrating on their event.

  • Page 28: On/Off Button

    On/Off button [STANDBY] button allows users to put the SQD200 into sleep mode, and startup again. The [STANDBY] button does not replace the ON/OFF switch at the rear of the unit, and is implemented essentially for ease-of-use in rackmount situations. -- >...

  • Page 29: Input Selection Section

    Input selection section The Input Selection section allows to select which input you want to select by simply pressing one of the Input buttons. Select one of 11 simultaneous inputs, (7 analog inputs, 2 DVI-D inputs, 2 SDI inputs). The [BLACK] button allows users to remove layer content on screen. Quadravision The Quadravision section allows to select which layer you want to select by simply pressing one of the 4 buttons...

  • Page 30: The Sqd200 Menu

    4-2. THE SQD200 MENU Menu navigation To access the SQD200 menu, press the [EXIT/MENU] button in the control section (4). To highlight items in the menu which will appear on the VFD screen (2), turn the scroll knob (3) left or right to the desired menu item.

  • Page 31: Working With The Sqd200

    Your machine will reboot after the reset has taken place. SQD200 color codes Analog Way engineers have developed a handy, user friendly way of identifying machine status on the front panel, via the use of color codes on the buttons of the machine. All new...

  • Page 32: Source Output Selection

    SETTINGS IN QUADRAVISION MODE Source Input selection Plug your sources thanks to the 7 universal inputs, 2 DVI-I Inputs or 2 SDI inputs. Don’t forget that the 2 DVI-I inputs can be used with DVI-D computer sources (DVI#1 & DVI#2) but also with a DVI-I adaptor for analog sources too (source #6 &...

  • Page 33: Working With Pips

    The Output menu also allows you to generate test patterns. The test patterns are available through the Output menu and let you quickly and reliably setup your projectors. In the menu section, press the [EXIT/MENU] button and select Output in the menu by rotating the corresponding knob.
  • Page 34 PIPs with Transitions & Borders Transitions: All the settings are available in the Layer Menu after pressing the selected PIP. The transition effects have a shortcut on the front panel too. To Use it: Press the selected layer ([W1] or [W2]) → Press the [EFFECT] button The effect will be immediately attached to the selected PIP.

  • Page 35: Working With Frames

    Layer transitions & effects SQD200 offers a wide variety of transitions between the scenes you create for your shows and events. It allows for live recall of 4 user presets, each of which you can edit at any given time. SQD200 1.
  • Page 36 Frame setup menu In the frame setup menu, you have the possibility to save a frame, and the possibility to erase a stored frame: Logos/Frames menu → save Frame → Frame # Logos/Frames menu → Erase → Frame # Frames as Layer The background frame is considered as a layer and has some settings available: Transparency, Opening/Closing effect, Smooth move and Status.

  • Page 37: Working With Logos

    Logos can also be captured and displayed with transparent areas. By adjusting the keyer in the logo capture menu, the portions of the captured area can be keyed away and captured as transparent. The menu “Cut out color” can help display which portions of the image will be captured as tranparent. * NOTE *: The cut out color is only a visual tool to help identify the transparent areas of the logo.

  • Page 38: Creating Presets

    Logos as Layer Logos are under the Layer rules, you will have direct access to settings by pressing the Logo Layer button. You can use the [EFFECT] button from the front panel too. Creating Presets SQD200 allows the creation of user defined presets very easily. Any setup you have configured on screen, can be stored into one of the 4 available user presets.
  • Page 39 Working with Preset Layouts On the SQD200, a list of pre-saved preset layouts can be recalled at any time: Go in the “Preset Menu” and choose “Preset Layouts” Now you have access to a list of 12 layouts. Select the desired pattern and press OK to apply this pattern to your current preview.
  • Page 40 Split Screen 1 x Left + 3 x Right 3 x Left + 1 x Right 1 x Top + 3 x Bottom Split 3V Split 3H Split 2H Split 2V...

  • Page 41: Working With Audio

    Working with Audio SQD200 allows to work with up to 9 stereo inputs, 1 auxiliary input, and 2 embedded SDI audio inputs (via the SDI BNC connectors), all accessible via the Audio menu of the SQD200, and which can be affected to one or both of the 2 independant balanced/unbalanced outputs of the device.
  • Page 42 Transparent Background - Transparent Background allows you to remove the black band on sources in the Window 1 layer in order to display behind a background frame or background color. Background Frame Image Live Smooth Move effect - Smooth Move PIP control the acceleration of the PIP. The time can be different between the opening and closing PIP.
  • Page 43 SQD200 Motion Correction This item gives information about the new “Motion correction” setting added in the SQD200 device. - Aim of the “Motion Correction” setting: The aim of the “motion correction” setting is to correct a “comb effect” sometime visible on SQD200 device. From the front panel, a new setting has been added in the Menu/Image/Advanced section.
  • Page 44 SQD200 Aspect Ratio From the Menu select the following Aspect options. Select first the Aspect In then Adjust the Aspect Out. Aspect In Provides aspect ratio adjustments for the content of the image. Affects the raster size of content provided to the signal processing chain.
  • Page 45 SQD200 Force to 4/3 From the Image Menu The Force to 4/3 capability allows you to give a 4/3 aspect Ratio to a SDTV Input, this allows you to keep the ratio of a PAL input (ie) shown on a SDTV PAL Output. The image will be scaled to fit a 4/3 aspect Ratio.
  • Page 46 Using the Control Menu In the Control Menu, you will find all setup which cannot be classified in the image, layer, input or output menu. Version: it indicates the actual software version of the SQD200. it can help if you need to contact our technical support team. RS232/LAN: choose your connection type when controling by a R.C.S or an external program.

  • Page 47: Home Menu

    HOME MENU QUADRAVISION MODE [MAIN] Format : 1920 x 1080 Rate : 50Hz Lock : internal MAIN PREVIEW ---------+----------------+------------- Logo1 | Logo #1 | Logo #8 Win.4 | Input #1 | SDI 4 Win.3 | SDI 2 | SDI 4 Win.2 | DVI 1 | DVI 2 Win.1 | Input 1...
  • Page 48 (i1) displayed when plug is not SDI (i10) displayed when plug is not DVI-D Config status INPUT (i2) displayed when type is analog video (i11) displayed when plug is analog Autoset all (i3) displayed when plug is analog (i4) displayed for input ln1, ln2, DVI1 &...
  • Page 49 MAIN OUT Sync w/OUT 1 (o1) PREVIEW OUT Output status Output format HDTV 720p HDTV 1035i HDTV 1080i HDTV 1080p HDTV 1080sF 640x480 800x600 (o1) only for Preview out/Output2 848x480 16/9 (o2) depending on output format 1024x768 (o3) computer & HDTV only 1280x720 16/9 (o4) Interlaced output only...
  • Page 50 Output status VIDEO OUT (o1) available in near future Output format SDTV PAL (o2) according to output format SDTV NTSC EDTV 480p EDTV 576p HDTV 720p HDTV 1035i HDTV 1080i HDTV 1080p HDTV 1080 sF Output rate 23.97 Hz (o2) 24 Hz (o2) 25 Hz...
  • Page 51 IMAGE Auto Centering (A3) (R1) Blanking Adjust (R2) H position (R1) Analog Computer Input V position (A3) displayed when an input (R2) Analog Input H size is active (R3) Video Input V size... (R4) EDTV/HDTV Input (R5) RGB or YUV or YC or CV (R6) NTSC Input Cropping (R2)
  • Page 52 Layer adjust (b1) LAYER H Pos (A3) V Pos HV Pos HV Size (b2) H Size (b2) (b1) Not available for Background Frame & Live V Size (b2) (b2) Not available for Logos (b3) Not available for Frames & logos (b4) Only for Slide, Wipe and Stretch Layer zoom (b5) Only for Wipe and Stretch...
  • Page 53 LOGOS/FRAMES Record Frames Frame 1 (lf1) Empty if slot is free for a Frame Frame 2 (Empty) (lf2) Empty if slot is free for a logo (lf1) (lf3) Displays only list of valid Frames and Logos Frame 3 Frame 4 (lf4) Displays only for animated Logo (lf5) Displays according to keying type chosen Frame 5 (Empty)
  • Page 54 Audio Prelist (m1) Master Mute Master Volume Stereo Source None Input 1 Level Input 2 Balance Input 3 Input 4 Input 5 Input 6 Input 7 DVI 1 DVI 2 SDI 1 SDI 2 Aux. Mute Audio Delay Delay Mode Auto Adjust Manual Adjust CONTROL...

  • Page 55: Remote Control Software

    REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE 5-1. THE SQD200 RCS RCS presentation The RCS is a powerful tool to exploit all the features of your SQD200 at a distance. By LAN or RS-232, you will be able to do exactly the same manipulations as is possible from the front panel. User-Friendly and easy- to-use, you will very quickly be able to manipulate the RCS tool.

  • Page 56: Software Overview

    (7). The [TAKE] button (9) will allow you to view any changes made to your preview screen on your main screen, Analog Way engineers have even implemented a [STEPBACK] button (8) to quickly return to your previous setup in case of a manipulation error.

  • Page 57: Serial Connection

    Serial connection 1. Connect a RS-232 cable between the SQD200 and your PC, then power on your devices. 2. Click on the RCS program file on your PC to run the software. 3. Check the connection type to RS-232 into the control menu of the unit into the RS-232/LAN menu 4.

  • Page 58: Working With The Rcs

    5-2. WORKING WITH THE RCS Source input configuration Once your SQD200 is connected to your PC, the first step in properly configuring your machine is to individually select and parameter your inputs. 1. Click on the “Inputs” tab of the RCS. 2.

  • Page 59: Working With Pips

    Working with PIPs SQD200 allows users to manipulate 4 PIPs (Picture In Picture) which you can move, size, crop or zoom, apply transparency or transitions to. PIP configuration 1. Click on the Image tab of the RCS interface. The empty Image screen will appear on screen. 2.

  • Page 60: Working With Logos

    Memorizing Frames in the SQD200 1. In the Input Selection section, click on the [SOURCE] button (#1 to #7) of the source you wish to record as a frame. 2. Click on the Logos/Frames tab of the RCS interface. Then click on the [RECORD FRAME] button.

  • Page 61: Layer Transitions & Effects

    Layer transitions & effects SQD200 offers a wide variety of transitions between the scenes you create for your shows and events. It allows for live recall of 4 user presets, each of which you can edit at any given time. 1.

  • Page 62: Working With Presets

    Working with Presets The four SQD200 user presets can be called back at any stage during your show or event. 1. Click on one of the four available Preset buttons to choose which memory you wish to use. Select Load to Preview from the dropdown menu, your preset will appear on the Preview screen.

  • Page 63: Optional Remote Control Systems

    > Double Large VFD display offering high contrast menu and status. 6-4. RK-300 RK-300: Remote Control Keypad designed to control Analog Way’s new Seamless Switchers. > Very User-friendly Remote Control Keypad > Controls different Switchers > Mini Joystick for easy element control >...

  • Page 64: External Programming

    ASCII code protocol. All commands can be found on our website: www.analogway.com All Analog Way products equipped with an RS232 input are compatible with Crestron, AMX, Medialon, and most major control systems. TCP/IP control ports are also available on most Analog Way products, as standard or as options.

  • Page 65: Warranty And Services Information

    WARRANTY 8-1. ANALOG WAY LIMITED WARRANTY Analog Way products have a 3 year warranty on parts and labor, return to factory This warranty does not include faults resulting from user negligence, special modifications, electrical surges, abuse (drop/crush), and/or any damage caused by misuse of the product.

  • Page 66: Contact Information

    If the product is used for business purposes and you want to discard it: Please contact your Analog Way dealer who will inform you about take-back of the product. You might be charged for the costs arising from returning and recycling.
  • Page 68 Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice The illustrations and screens described in this manual may be exaggerated or simplified for easy recognition and may be slightly different from the actual unit. ANALOG WAY SAS 33 rue du Saule Trapu Parc du Moulin...

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