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Annotation Graphics Processor
68-1661-01
Rev. A
12 09

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  • Page 1 Annotator Annotation Graphics Processor 68-1661-01 Rev. A 12 09...
  • Page 2 Precautions Safety Instructions • English Warning Power sources • This equipment should be operated only from the power source indicated on the product. This This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance equipment is intended to be used with a main power system with a grounded (neutral) conductor. The (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment.
  • Page 3 声明 所使用电源为 A 级产品，在生活环境中，该产品可能会造成无线电干扰。在这种情况下，可能需要用户对其干扰采取切实可行的措施。 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, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Scan Converter Configuration .................... 3-4 Using the menus ........................3-5 User presets ..........................3-6 Save a user preset ........................ 3-6 Recall a user preset ......................3-6 Input configuration ........................3-6 Output configuration ....................... 3-7 Advanced configuration ......................3-9 Annotator • Table of Contents...
  • Page 5 Setting the Front Panel Locks (Executive Modes) ..........3-13 Enabling or disabling Executive mode 1 from the front panel ........3-13 Setting up the Annotator to work with a Matrix Switcher ......3-14 Chapter Four • On Screen Annotation ................4-1 RS-232 driver configuration ....................
  • Page 6 Chapter Six • Annotator Software ..................6-1 Installing and Starting the Signal Processing NawProducts Control Program ..................6-2 Installing the program ......................6-2 Starting the program ........................ 6-2 Using the Program ........................6-3 Orientation ..........................6-3 Control program menus ......................6-4 File menu ..........................
  • Page 7 Ping to determine Web IP address ..................B-3 Connect as a Telnet client ......................B-3 Telnet tips ...........................B-4 Connecting to the Annotator (Open command) ...............B-4 Escape character and Esc key ....................B-4 Local echo ..........................B-4 Setting carriage return-line feed ..................B-5 Closing the link to the processor ..................B-5 Help ............................B-5...

  • Page 8: Chapter One • Introduction

    Annotator Chapter One Introduction About this Manual About the Annotator Definitions Features...
  • Page 9 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.

  • Page 10: Definitions

    Each input has it’s 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...

  • Page 11: Features

    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.
  • Page 12 Image capture — A snapshot of the live video output, including annotations, can be captured and stored as a BMP file on the Annotator or downloaded to a PC for archiving. Up to 40 Mb of space is available on the Anntator for screen captures.
  • Page 13 Introduction, cont’d 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. RS-232 serial control port — Using serial commands, the Annotator can be controlled and configured via the Extron Windows-based control program (SPPCP), or integrated into third-party control systems.

  • Page 14: Chapter Two • Installation

    Annotator Chapter Two Installation U/L Safety Requirements Mounting the Annotator Rear Panel Features and Connections Powering Up Resetting the Unit with the Reset Button...

  • Page 15: Important Safety Instructions

    Annotator • Installation...

  • Page 16: Mounting The Annotator

    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).

  • Page 17: Rear Panel Features And Connections

    100-240V RGB/R-Y,Y,B-Y RGB/R-Y, Y, B-Y KEYBOARD 50/60 Hz Figure 2-2 — Annotator rear panel features AC power connector (Optional) output card (scan converter shown) RGB/YUV-HD VGA connectors (inputs 1 and 2) MTP twisted pair output connector Universal BNC connectors (input 3)

  • Page 18: Output, User Interface, And Control Connections

    USB A ports — Connect up to twenty touch panel devices (using USB hubs), or a USB mouse and keyboard to these ports. 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.

  • Page 19: Installation And Cabling

    RS-232 ports — Connect a touch panel device to either port as desired. RS-232 driver configuration is necessary and can be done using the Signal Processing Products Control Program. See chapter 6, “Annotator Software” for details. Step 6 — Connect control devices LAN Ethernet port —...

  • Page 20: Powering Up

    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. 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.
  • Page 21 1 reset by mistake, cycle power to the User-defined Annotator to return to the firmware version that was mode reset. If you want to use the Web pages may not running prior to the mode 1 reset. Use the 0Q SIS...

  • Page 22: Front Panel Overview

    Annotator Chapter Three Front Panel Operation Front Panel Overview Switching Inputs Button Backlighting The Annotator Menu System Setting the Front Panel Locks (Executive Modes) Setting up the Annotator to Work with a Matrix Switcher...
  • Page 23 • 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. N Adjustments are made using either or both Adjust knobs. Annotator • Front Panel Operation...

  • Page 24: Switching Inputs

    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.

  • Page 25: The Annotator Menu System

    Front Panel Operation Front Panel Operation, cont’d The Annotator Menu System The Annotator can be configured using the menu system, via the Extron Simple Instruction Set (SIS ) of commands through an RS-232 or LAN connected PC, or via ™...

  • Page 26: Using The Menus

    Using the menus To configure the Annotator using any of the above menus, do the following: Press the Menu button repeatedly to get to the desired configuration menu. Press the Next button repeatedly to go to the desired submenu. The LCD shows the current values. Observe the LCD and rotate either (or both) adjust knob to change the values as desired.

  • Page 27: User Presets

    *DVI *SDI YUVp/HDTV YUVp/HDTV YUVp/HDTV S-Video Composite HD-SDI Auto Detect Auto Detect RGBcvS Composite Auto Detect Auto Detect YUVi Auto Detect S-Video Composite Auto Detect Figure 3-3 — Signal formats per input (*= default value) Annotator • Front Panel Operation...

  • Page 28: Output Configuration

    Rotate the left front panel encoder ( ) to adjust the resolution value, and rotate the right encoder ( ) to adjust the refresh rate. See table on next page. Annotator • Front Panel Operation...
  • Page 29 Rotate either front panel adjust knob ([{) to select the sync polarity . N An incorrect sync polarity setting will result in the loss of the output image. Press Next or Menu to return to the Output Configuration. Annotator • Front Panel Operation...

  • Page 30: Advanced Configuration

    The raster border is independent of the aspect ratio, always surrounding the active area of the screen. If a touch panel screen is attached to the Annotator, the touch accuracy can be calibrated using the Calibrate Panels setting in the Advanced configuration menu.

  • Page 31: Capture/Recall Settings (Front Panel Activated)

    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.

  • Page 32: To Recall An Image

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

  • Page 33: View Comm Settings

    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. 3-12 Annotator • Front Panel Operation...

  • Page 34: Scan Converter Configuration

    Commands for further details. Enabling or disabling Executive mode 1 from the front panel N 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).

  • Page 35: Setting Up The Annotator To Work With A Matrix Switcher

    To configure the input presets required using the Sync to Matrix tool, do the following: Install and connect the Annotator as described in the chapter two of this manual, but connect the Annotator’s input 3 to one of the matrix switcher’s outputs.
  • Page 36 Input 3 on the Annotator. Click Take. The devices now sync. N All other inputs on the Annotator must not be used when it is synchronized to a matrix switcher. Annotator • Front Panel Operation...

  • Page 37: Rs-232 Driver Configuration

    Annotator Chapter Four On Screen Annotation RS-232 Driver Configuration USB Driver Configuration Touchscreen Calibration Annotation Overview...
  • Page 38 RS-232 comm ports. To configure a touchpanel for use with the Annotator: Open the SPPCP program on a PC connected to the Annotator by an IP connection. From the Tools menu, select RS-232 Touch Screen Panel Configuration. This opens the Touch Screen Configuration window.

  • Page 39: Usb Port Connections

    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 (i.e. three deep).

  • Page 40: Annotation Overview

    On Screen Annotation, cont’d Annotation Overview The Annotator's 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...
  • Page 41 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. N A drawn, unfilled shape cannot be filled afterwards, and vice versa. Annotator • On Screen Annotation...
  • Page 42 Zoom — Select this to zoom in to a specific area of the screen. Using the cursor, create a rectangle at the desired area and the Annotator zooms in to view that area. If the boundaries of the area are beyond the zoom capabilities, then the view will not change.

  • Page 43: Rs-232/Rs-422 Link

    Annotator Chapter Five Programmer’s Guide ™ RS-2323/RS-422 Link Ethernet (LAN) Port Host-to-Processor Instructions Processor-Initiated Messages Processor Error Responses Using the Command/Response Tables for SIS commands Command/Response Table for SIS Commands Command/Response Table for IP SIS Commands...

  • Page 44: Ethernet Connection

    2-4, and Appendix B 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: •...

  • Page 45: Connection Timeouts

    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.

  • Page 46: Processor Error Responses

    “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.
  • Page 47 = H and V size (0 to 200% of the output area, in single pixel increments) = Zoom (100 to 500%) Default for low resolution video = 111% Default for high resolution video = 100% = Pan — 0 to 200 (default = 100 center point) Annotator • SIS Programmer’s Guide...
  • Page 48 = RGB delay — 0 to 50, in 0.1 second increments, (default is 05 = 0.5 seconds) = Video mute — 01 = mute to black, 02 = mute to white, 00 = unmute (restore image) Annotator • SIS Programmer’s Guide...
  • Page 49 Scan converter output format 0 = S-video/composite video 1 = YUVi 2 = RGsB Scan converter output standard 0 = NTSC 1 = PAL X7& Scan converter filter level (encoder, horizontal, flicker) — 0 to 3 Annotator • SIS Programmer’s Guide...

  • Page 50: ComMAnd Response Table For Sis ComMAnds

    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 Annotator • SIS Programmer’s Guide...
  • Page 51 = Total pixels (±512 of the default value) = Active pixels (±512 of the default value) = Active lines (±512 of the default value) = 00 (Off/Disable), 1 (On/enable) = 00 (none), 01 (black), or 02 (white) Annotator • SIS Programmer’s Guide...
  • Page 52 Show vertical position value. VCTR = Input selection 1 – 7 = Picture adjustment 0 to 127 (default 64) = H and V position (zero location is 2048, and limits are ± the output resolution). 5-10 Annotator • SIS Programmer’s Guide...
  • Page 53 8 = 60 Hz (default), 9 = 75 Hz = Output polarity 0 = H-/V- (default), 1 = H-/V+, 2= H+/V-, 3 = H+/V+ = Output sync format 0 = RGBHV (default), 1 = RGsB, 2= YUV bi-level, 3 = YUV tri-level Annotator • SIS Programmer’s Guide 5-11...
  • Page 54 = H and V size, 0 to 200% of the output area in single pixel increments = Scan converter output format, 0 = S-video/composite video, 1 = YUVi, 2 = RGsB = Scan converter output standard, 0 = NTSC, 1 = PAL X7& = Filter level, 0 to 3 5-12 Annotator • SIS Programmer’s Guide...
  • Page 55 X1)] View setting View auto memory status. AMEM = Off/Disable (0), On/enable (1) = Memory presets 1 to 16 = Input presets 1 to 128 X7& = Filter level 0 to 3 Annotator • SIS Programmer’s Guide 5-13...
  • Page 56 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) 5-14 Annotator • SIS Programmer’s Guide...
  • Page 57 Complete annotation Indicates the end of an ASTP Astp annotation function. All coordinate values sent to the Annotator will be interpreted according to the guidelines for the current annotation type. Example: Draw a square Esc 00000000APNT Esc 00100010APNT Esc 00200020APNT...
  • Page 58 (zero location is 2048, and limits are ± the output resolution) = Line weight/eraser width 1 to 63 pixels wide, (default = 8) = On-screen clock 0 = Disabled (default), 1 = Date and time, 2 = Time only, 3 = Date only . 5-16 Annotator • SIS Programmer’s Guide...
  • Page 59 PC for archiving/printing. View setting View setting. MCAP Image Capture/Recall Image capture/recall to Annotator flash memory Save image Saves currently displayed 0*filenameMF Ims*filename image to memory under designated name. Recall image Recalls displayed image.
  • Page 60 0 = No signal, 1 = NTSC, 2 = PAL, 4 = SECAM, - = N/A (occurs when input is set to a high resolution signal format) = Internal temperature Degrees Celsius = Horizontal/vertical frequencies, format is three digits (e.g., 075.3) 5-18 Annotator • SIS Programmer’s Guide...

  • Page 61: ComMAnd/Response Table For Ip Sis ComMAnds

    X14$ = Timeout 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 Programmer’s Guide 5-19...
  • Page 62 SIS Programmer’s Guide, cont’d 5-20 Annotator • SIS Programmer’s Guide...
  • Page 63 Annotator • SIS Programmer’s Guide 5-21...
  • Page 64 SIS Programmer’s Guide, cont’d 5-22 Annotator • SIS Programmer’s Guide...
  • Page 65 Annotator • SIS Programmer’s Guide 5-23...

  • Page 66: Installing And Starting The Signal Processing Nawproducts Control Program

    Annotator Chapter Six Annotator Software Installing and Starting the Signal Processing Products Control Program Using the Program...

  • Page 67: Installing The Program

    Processing Products Control Program. The Select Connection Type window appears. Either choose the comm (serial) port that is connected to the Annotator or select the TCP/IP tab. N For a comm port, check the baud rate displayed in the comm port selection window.

  • Page 68: Using The Program

    Using the Program 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 (figure 6-1) has 5 tabs: Control, I/O Configuration, A sixth tab appears if a scan converter Advanced Settings, Image Capture, Font.

  • Page 69: Control Program Menus

    A secondary window opens allowing choice of items to save, and selecting a folder location for the saved xxx.cfg files. hese files are saved to the root directory of the Annotator, they are accessible If t at a later time.

  • Page 70: Tools Menu

    (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. To close the window, click Close or the X in the window’s top...
  • Page 71 N The matrix switcher must be connected to via a configured input on the Annotator. See page 3-12 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 or by power cycling the Annotator.
  • Page 72 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.
  • Page 73 Open. The dialog box closes, and the file name appears in the Firmware Loader window. 4. Click Begin. The file uploads to the Annotator and the upload progress can be seen on the Total Progress bar. 5. When the file upload is complete (after file verification and the Annotator restarting), click on the X at top right, or on File >...

  • Page 74: Help Menu

    Info..., and About..• Contents — Select this (or press F1) to bring up the Help file which gives step-by-step instructions to configure the Annotator using the SPPCP program. The Help File opens in a separate window (see figure 6-2). Select the subject matter from the contents section at the left side of the window.

  • Page 75: Control Tab

    Annotator Software, cont’d 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 Mute, Freeze and Auto Image buttons.

  • Page 76: I/O Configuration Tab

    • 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. Annotator • Annotator Software 6-11...

  • Page 77: Advanced Settings Tab

    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 it’s on-screen horizontal and vertical position can be adjusted. 6-12 Annotator • Annotator Software...

  • Page 78: Scan Converter Tab

    Scan Converter tab N The Scan Converter tab only appears if the optional scan converter output board is installed in the Annotator. The Scan Converter tab allows viewing and changing of the configuration settings. for the optional scan converter output board.

  • Page 79: Font Tab

    Annotator Software, cont’d • 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.

  • Page 80: Accessing The Web Pages

    Annotator Chapter Seven HTML Operation Accessing the Web Pages System Status Page Configuration Pages File Management Page Control Pages Image Page...
  • Page 81 The browser displays the unit’s factory-installed Web pages, which provide an alternative means of viewing and operating the device. N If your Ethernet connection to the Annotator is unstable, try turning off the proxy server in your Web browser. To do this in Microsoft Internet Explorer, click Tools >...
  • Page 82 The System Status page (figure 7-2) displays system information (unit name, model, firmware version, etc.), IP settings, and serial port 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.

  • Page 83: Configuration Pages

    System Settings page The Annotator displays the System Settings page (figure 7-3) when you click the Configuration tab. The screen consists of fields in which you can view and edit IP administration and system date and time settings. See Appendix B for basic information about IP addresses and subnetting.

  • Page 84: Unit Name Field

    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 mail server when you are subnetting.

  • Page 85: Date/Time Settings Fields

    United States of America and parts of Europe and Brazil. When daylight saving time is turned off, the unit does not adjust its time reference. Click the Submit at the bottom of the Date/Time Settings section to implement your selections. Annotator • HTML Operation...

  • Page 86: Scaler Settings Page

    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.

  • Page 87: Output Configuration

    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.

  • Page 88: Passwords Page

    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. Annotator • HTML Operation...

  • Page 89: Firmware Upgrade Page

    HTML Operation, cont’d Firmware Upgrade page The Firmware Upgrade page (figure 7-8) provides a way to replace the firmware that is coded on the Annotator’s control board without needing to take the device out of service. Figure 7–8 — Firmware Upgrade page N The Firmware Upgrade page is only for replacing the firmware that controls all the device operation.
  • Page 90 N Valid firmware files must have the file extension “.S19.” Any other file extension is not a firmware upgrade. N The original factory-installed firmware is permanently available on the Annotator. If the attempted firmware upload fails for any reason, the device reverts to the factory-installed firmware. Click Open.

  • Page 91: File Management Page

    N The files listed in figure 7-10 are shown for example only and may not be present on your unit. Uploading files Files to be uploaded to the Annotator must contain only valid alphanumeric characters and underscores. N The following characters are invalid in file names: + ~ , @ = ‘...

  • Page 92: Adding A Directory

    Adding a directory To add a directory or folder to the Annotator’s file system, follow these steps: Enter the directory name in the Dir: field, following the slash (/). Click the Add Dir button or click Add Dir. With the directory name displayed, perform the Uploading files procedure described in the previous section to add a file to the directory.

  • Page 93: Control Pages

    Muting the image blanks the display screen. Unmuting the image allows the image to be displayed. Freezing the image keep the same image displayed, even when the input is switched. Unfreezing the image allows images from switched inputs to be viewed. 7-14 Annotator • HTML Operation...

  • Page 94: Presets Page

    PIP image inputs. Figure 7–13 — PIP page To toggle between two inputs click Swap. To turn off the PIP format click Off. Auto image is applied to any selected input when Auto Image is clicked on. Annotator • HTML Operation 7-15...

  • Page 95: Images Page

    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 7–14 — Images page To add an image, click Add, browse to the image location on the connected PC, and click Upload Image.

  • Page 96: Appendix A • Reference InformAtion

    Annotator A ppendix A Reference Information Specifications — Annotator Part Numbers, Cables, and Accessories...
  • Page 97 Connectors ........6 female BNC: RGB or component video 1 female 15-pin HD: RGB or component video 1 female RJ-45: output to an MTP device 1 slot for an optional DVI-D, HD-SDI, or interlaced component, S-video, composite video output card Annotator • Reference Information...
  • Page 98 DHCP = off Web server ........Up to 200 simultaneous sessions 40 MB nonvolatile user memory Program control ......Extron control/configuration program for Windows ® Extron Simple Instruction Set (SIS ™ Microsoft Internet Explorer , Telnet ® ® Annotator • Reference Information...
  • Page 99 Safety ........CE, c-UL, UL EMI/EMC ......CE, C-tick, FCC Class A, ICES, VCCI MTBF ..........30,000 hours Warranty ......... 3 years parts and labor All nominal levels are at ±10%. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Annotator • Reference Information...

  • Page 100: Included Parts

    Optional I/O boards N The following I/O boards are optional and can be ordered separately. I/O board Part number SDI/HD-SDI input board 70-560-02 DVI output board 70-487-02 Scan Converter output board 70-486-02 HD-SDI output board 70-559-02 Annotator • Reference Information...

  • Page 101: Appendix B • Ethernet Connection

    Annotator A ppendix B Ethernet Connection Ethernet Link Subnetting — A Primer...

  • Page 102: Ethernet Connection

    Figure B–1 — RJ-45 connector pinout tables Default address To access the Annotator via the Ethernet port, you need the unit’s IP address. If the address has been changed to an address comprised of words and characters, the actual numeric IP address can be determined using the ping utility. If the address has not been changed, the factory-specified default is 192.168.254.254.

  • Page 103: Ping To Determine Web Ip Address

    Connect as a Telnet client The Telnet utility is available from the DOS prompt. Telnet allows you to input SIS commands to the Annotator from the PC via the Ethernet link and the LAN. Access the DOS prompt and start Telnet as follows: From the Windows Start menu, select Run...

  • Page 104: Telnet Tips

    Annotator via Telnet. Connecting to the Annotator (Open command) You connect to the Annotator using the Open command. Once your computer is connected to the unit you can enter the SIS commands the same as you would if you were using the RS-232 link.

  • Page 105: Setting Carriage Return-Line Feed

    Local echo can be turned off by entering unset local_echo at the Telnet prompt. If your computer is connected to the Annotator, and you need to access the Telnet prompt to turn local echo off, enter the Escape sequence (Ctrl + ]).
  • Page 106 255.255.0.0 (?.?.X.X) 255.255.0.0 (?.?.X.X) 255.255.0.0 (?.?.X.X) Remote IP Address: 192.168.2.25 190.190.2.25 192.190.2.25 =.=.X.X — Match ≠.≠.X.X — No match =.≠.X.X — No match Match?: (Same subnet) (Different subnet) (Different subnet) Figure B–6 — Comparing the IP addresses Annotator • Ethernet Connection...
  • Page 107 Extron Warranty Extron Electronics warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase. In the event of malfunction during the warranty period attributable directly to faulty workmanship and/or materials, Extron Electronics will, at its option, repair or replace said products or...

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