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Signal Processors
Annotator 300
HDCP-Compliant Annotation Graphics Processor
68-2378-01 Rev. C
06 19

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  • Page 1 User Guide Signal Processors Annotator 300 HDCP-Compliant Annotation Graphics Processor 68-2378-01 Rev. C 06 19...
  • Page 2 Safety Instructions Istruzioni di sicurezza • Italiano Safety Instructions • English AVVERTENZA: Il simbolo, , se usato sul prodotto, serve ad WARNING This symbol, , when used on the product, is intended to avvertire l’utente della presenza di tensione non isolata pericolosa alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the all’interno del contenitore del prodotto che può...
  • Page 3 ついては、 エクス トロンのウェブサイ ト より 『Extron Safety and www.extron.com Regulatory Compliance Guide』 (P/N 68-290-01) をご覧ください。 Copyright © 2014-2019 Extron Electronics. All rights reserved. www.extron.com Trademarks All trademarks mentioned in this guide are the properties of their respective owners. The following registered trademarks ( ®...
  • Page 4 FCC Class A Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. The Class A limits provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 5 Conventions Used in this Guide Notifications The following notifications are used in this guide: CAUTION: Risk of minor personal injury. ATTENTION : Risque de blessure mineure. ATTENTION: • Risk of property damage. Risque de dommages matériels. • NOTE: A note draws attention to important information. TIP: A tip provides a suggestion to make working with the application easier.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ..........1 Exit Menu ............24 Capture/Recall Settings About this User Guide ......... 1 (front panel activated) ........24 About the Annotator 300 ........1 Setting the Front Panel Locks Features .............. 2 (Executive Modes) ..........26 Licensed Third-party Software Used in the Enabling or Disabling Executive Mode 2 Annotator 300 ............
  • Page 8 Product Configuration Software ....65 Accessing the Web Page ......97 Installing the Software ........65 Accessing the Default Web Page ....... 97 Starting the Software ......... 66 Navigating the Default Web Page ...... 98 Device Discovery Panel ........66 Communication Settings ........

  • Page 9: Introduction

    -2 32 U TS -2 32 P OU Extron IV ER Annotator 300 HDCP-Compliant HDMI Annotation Processor with DTP Extension HDMI HDMI Touchscreen 2 DisplayPort Touchscreen 1 Document Laptop MacBook Camera Figure 1. Typical Annotator 300 Application Annotator 300 • Introduction...

  • Page 10: Features

    Capture, store, and recall images — An image can be captured as a snapshot • of the live video output, including annotations, and saved to internal memory, a removable USB flash drive, or a network location for archiving. Annotator 300 • Introduction...
  • Page 11 • Selectable output rates from 640x480 to 1920x1200, including 1080p/60 and 2K — Available output rates include computer and video up to 1920x1200, including 1080p/60 and 2K. Annotator 300 • Introduction...
  • Page 12 Image freeze control — A live image can be frozen using RS-232 serial control, • USB, Ethernet control, or the annotation GUI. Annotator 300 • Introduction...
  • Page 13 Internal Extron Everlast power supply — Provides worldwide power compatibility, • with high-demonstrated reliability and low power consumption for reduced operating cost. • Extron Everlast Power Supply is covered by a 7-year parts and labor warranty Annotator 300 • Introduction...

  • Page 14: Licensed Third-Party Software Used In The Annotator 300

    GPLv2 psmisc GPLv2 libassuan LGPLv2 python3 libcgicc LGPLv2 LGPLv2 libcurl socat GPLv2 libdaemon LGPLv2 spawn-fcgi libdnet sqlite Public domain libfcgi libfcgi tslib libffi tzdata Public domain libgpg-error LGPLv2 udev GPLv2 libjpeg libjpeg zlib zlib Annotator 300 • Introduction...

  • Page 15: Installation

    Annotator 300 • Installation...

  • Page 16: Mounting The Annotator 300

    To install the device, line up the screw holes on the brackets on both side of the device with the screw holes in the rack so the device is level (see figure 2). Secure the device to the rack using the provided screws. MBD 149 Mounting Bracket Figure 2. Rack Mounting the Annotator 300 Annotator 300 • Installation...

  • Page 17: Furniture Mounting

    UTM 100 #8 Screw Mounting Bracket (4) Places MBU 149 Attach the UTM 100 to Each Side Mounting Bracket the rack ear, using the provided screws. Figure 3. Under-desk Mounting using the MBU 149 or UTM 100 Annotator 300 • Installation...

  • Page 18: Rear Panel Features And Connections

    15-pin HD connector. HDMI connector — Connect an HDMI or DVI (with an adapter) source to this HDMI connector. DisplayPort connector — Connect a suitable DisplayPort source to this DisplayPort connector. Annotator 300 • Rear Panel Features and Connections...

  • Page 19: Output, User Interface, And Control Connections

    RS-232 control. The default protocol is 9600 baud, 1 stop bit, no parity, and no flow control. Remote contact closure 3-pole captive screw connector — Connect a host device to this 3-pole connector for remote contact closure control. Annotator 300 • Rear Panel Features and Connections...

  • Page 20: Installation And Cabling

    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 Annotator 300 • Rear Panel Features and Connections...

  • Page 21: Powering Up

    2 sec. Figure 5. Typical Default Cycle The default display cycle shows the output resolution and the refresh rates for the currently selected input. Annotator 300 • Rear Panel Features and Connections...

  • Page 22: Resetting The Unit With The Reset Button

    In the event of a complete system reset, the passwords convert to the default, which is no password (see Settings on page 70 to change the password using PCS or Passwords on page 102 to change the passwords using the internal web page). Annotator 300 • Rear Panel Features and Connections...
  • Page 23 • within 1 second. Removes all password information the password using PCS or Passwords on page 102 to change the passwords using the internal web page). Annotator 300 • Rear Panel Features and Connections...

  • Page 24: Operation

    Next button — This button allows page changes within each one of the menus, and to exit the menu cycle. Adjustment knobs — These two knobs are used with the menu navigation buttons to adjust settings. Annotator 300 • Operation...

  • Page 25: Annotator 300 Menu System

    MAC address, DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) setting, IP address, subnet mask address, and gateway address. NOTE: Communication (Comm) settings can not be edited from within this menu (see Edit Comm Settings (Hidden) on next page). Annotator 300 • Operation...

  • Page 26: Edit Comm Settings (Hidden)

    Temperature 96 F 35 C to change address. Indicates Internal temperature (not adjustable). Next Factory Reset Hold Auto Img Press and hold Auto Image to reset unit to factory settings. Figure 9. Annotator Menu System Overview Annotator 300 • Operation...

  • Page 27: Using The Menus

    Select <N/A> and press Next to move to the next submenu without recalling. Press the Next button. The preset is recalled, the image changes to the recalled settings, and the LCD goes back to the top level User Preset menu. Annotator 300 • Operation...

  • Page 28: Input Configuration

    Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each setting as desired. When complete, press Menu once or Next repeatedly to return to the top level menu. Alternatively, allow the unit to timeout to return to the default cycle. Annotator 300 • Operation...

  • Page 29: Output Configuration

    Off, a black or muted output is displayed. Rotate either front panel Adjust knob ([{) to turn the note off or on. Press Next or Menu to return to the Output Configuration top level menu. Annotator 300 • Operation...

  • Page 30: Advanced Configuration

    Repeat for each connected touchpanel screen. Press any front panel button to exit the sequence and save the data. Annotator 300 • Operation...

  • Page 31: View Comm Settings

    When already connected to a remote PC via LAN, changing the IP address can result in the loss of connection. The Annotator 300 default IP address is 198.162.254.254. • Press Menu to exit the Edit Comm Settings menu, saving the new settings. Annotator 300 • Operation...

  • Page 32: Exit Menu

    Press Next to confirm and to enter the Capture process. The LCD displays “Capturing Image: <filename>”. When the image is saved, the LCD reverts to the default menu cycle. NOTE: Custom image names can be used when image captures are initiated using the appropriate SIS commands. Annotator 300 • Operation...
  • Page 33 Press Next. The LCD displays “Recall: <None>”. The current image is removed from the display, but not from the Annotator 300 memory. To recall the image follow the steps described in the “To recall an image” section above. Annotator 300 • Operation...

  • Page 34: Setting The Front Panel Locks (Executive Modes)

    When either Executive mode is enabled and a front panel action is attempted (other than input switching and Auto-Image), the LCD displays the status for 2 seconds. Executive mode 2 can also be enabled or disabled by SIS commands (see Communication and Control on page 33). Annotator 300 • Operation...

  • Page 35: On-Screen Annotation

    In the Installed USB Devices section, select the installed USB device to be removed, and click Remove. A Remove USB Device confirmation dialog box opens. Click Remove to remove the installed device, or click Cancel to exit the action without removing the device. Annotator 300 • On-screen Annotation...

  • Page 36: Usb Port Connections

    ) appears in the upper left corner. Tap to Start Figure 18. Sequence of Cross Positions for Setting the Touch Accuracy of a Screen Tap the screen at the crosshatch. The crosshatch re-appears at the top right corner. Annotator 300 • On-screen Annotation...

  • Page 37: Annotation Overview

    The toolbar disappears (hides) after a user-specified time-out. If the time-out is set to zero, the toolbar remains on-screen indefinitely. The timeout can be set via the PCS software (see the Annotator 300 Help file) or SIS commands (see SIS Communication and Control starting on page 33).

  • Page 38: Default Annotation Buttons

    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. Annotator 300 • On-screen Annotation...
  • Page 39 ~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. Annotator 300 • On-screen Annotation...
  • Page 40 <Enter> key, or releasing the primary mouse button. • Using SIS commands, the Capture tool can be customized to send out an unsolicited response, indicating an image is ready to be streamed directly to an external PC. Annotator 300 • On-screen Annotation...

  • Page 41: Sis Communication And Control

    To access the Annotator 300 via the Ethernet port, you need the Extron IP address and may need the subnet mask and the gateway address. If the IP address has been changed to an address comprised of words and characters, the actual numeric IP address can be Annotator 300 • SIS Communication and Control...

  • Page 42: Establishing A Connection

    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. Annotator 300 • SIS Communication and Control...

  • Page 43: Using Verbose Mode

    When a local event such as a front panel operation occurs, the processor responds by sending a message to the host. The processor-initiated messages are listed below. With an Internet connection: (c) Copyright 2016, Extron Electronics, Annotator 300, Vx.xx, 60-1316-01] Ddd, DD MMM YYYY HH:MM:SS (day, date time. Tue, 14 Jun 2018 14:43:17) The processor initiates the copyright message when powered on or when connection via Internet protocol (IP) is established.

  • Page 44: Processor Error Responses

    E13 — Invalid parameter (out of range) connections exceeded E14 — Command not available for this configuration E27 — Invalid event number E17 — Invalid command for this signal type E28 — Bad filename/file not found Annotator 300 • SIS Communication and Control...

  • Page 45: Using The Command And Response Table For Sis Commands

    = Detected Input Video Format: 0 = No signal present 5 = Composite 1 = RGB 6 = DVI 2 = Auto YUV 7 = HDMI 3 = RGBcvS 8 = DisplayPort 4 = S-Video Annotator 300 • SIS Communication and Control...
  • Page 46 11 = 1.78 aspect ratio 4 = crosshatch 12 = 1.85 aspect ratio 5 = 4x4 crosshatch 13 = 2.35 aspect ratio 6 = color bars 14 = blue mode 7 = grayscale Annotator 300 • SIS Communication and Control...
  • Page 47 480p @ 60 Hz = 1080p @ 59.94 Hz 576p @ 50 Hz = 1080p @ 60 Hz 720p @ 23.98 Hz = 2048x1080 @ 23.98 Hz 720p @ 24 Hz = 2048x1080 @ 24 Hz Annotator 300 • SIS Communication and Control...
  • Page 48 0 = AUTO – HDMI output is only encrypted when viewing an encrypted input – slower switching (default) 1 = ON – HDMI output is always encrypted regardless of input selection – faster switching Annotator 300 • SIS Communication and Control...
  • Page 49 0 = None – Input muted (EDID has no CEA extension) 1 = LPCM-2Ch (LPCM-2Ch audio requested from source via EDID) 2 = Full Digital (allows any digital audio format from source via EDID) Annotator 300 • SIS Communication and Control...
  • Page 50 1 = Gives priority to the highest numbered active input 2 = Gives priority to the lowest numbered active input = DTP Output Format 0 = DTP format (factory set default) 1 = HDBaseT format Annotator 300 • SIS Communication and Control...
  • Page 51 Passwords are case sensitive. A user password cannot be assigned if no administrator password exists; the • E14 error code is returned. If the administrator password is cleared, the user password is also removed. Annotator 300 • SIS Communication and Control...

  • Page 52: Command And Response Table For Sis Commands

    = EDID emulation: see the EDID emulation table on page 39 for resolution and refresh rates = EDID filename: nnnnn.bin Can include a full path name. File carries 128 or 256 bytes of data. Annotator 300 • SIS Communication and Control...
  • Page 53 X^ = Pixel phase; 0 to 63 (default = 31) X& = Total pixels; (±512 of the default value) X* = Active pixels; (±512 of the default value) = Auto-Image Threshold Value; 0 (black) through 100 (white), default = 25 Annotator 300 • SIS Communication and Control...
  • Page 54 = Video Mute: 0 = Unmute video/sync, 1 = Mute video to black, 2 = Mute video and sync = Output Group Selection; 0 = All outputs (Default), 1 = Output 1 Only (HDMI), 2 = Output 2A and 2B Only (HDMI & DTP), 3 = None Annotator 300 • SIS Communication and Control...
  • Page 55 = Picture adjustment; 0 to 127 (default 64) (Three digit response – 0 padding) X1^ = H or V position (range -11000 to +11000) X1& = H or V size (range 10 to 11000 Annotator 300 • SIS Communication and Control...
  • Page 56 = Screen Saver Status; 0 = Active Input; timer not running, 1 = No active input; timer is running; output sync still active, 2 = No active input; timer has expired; output sync disabled = DTP Output Format; 0 = DTP format (Default), 1 = HDBaseT Format Annotator 300 • SIS Communication and Control...
  • Page 57 = Audio input type; 0 = None – Input muted (EDID has no CEA extension), 1 = LPCM-2Ch (LPCM-2Ch audio requested from source via EDID), 2 = Full Digital (via EDID allows digital audio format from source) Annotator 300 • SIS Communication and Control...
  • Page 58 = Video Switching Effect; 0 = Cut, 1 = Fade through Black (default) = Auto Switch Mode; 0 = Disable (Default), 1 = Gives priority to the highest numbered active input, 2 = Gives priority to the lowest numbered active input Annotator 300 • SIS Communication and Control...
  • Page 59 = HDCP status; 0 = no sink or source device detected, 1 = sink or source detected with HDCP, 2 = sink or source detected but no HDCP is present = Video Signal Status; 0 = Video / TMDS signal not detected, 1 = Video / TMDS signal detected Annotator 300 • SIS Communication and Control...
  • Page 60 = Annotation coordinates — 8 digit number with first four being the X coordinate, the last four the Y coordinate, limits = 1000,1000. Fixed for any output rate. Example, (0,0) = 00000000 = top left; (500,500) = 05000500 = screen center. = All ports (0), USB device (1-64) Annotator 300 • SIS Communication and Control...
  • Page 61 (HDMI & DTP), 3 = None = Keyboard Locale Selection; 1033 = US Keyboard layout (Default), 1031 = German Keyboard layout, 1034 = Spanish Keyboard layout, 1036 = French Keyboard layout, 2057 = Great Britain Keyboard layout Annotator 300 • SIS Communication and Control...
  • Page 62 = Auto Annotation Clear; 0 = Disabled (default), 1 = Clear after an input switch; 2 = Clear after an input switch or when a new input frequency is detected = White/Blackboard status; 0 = Disabled (Default), 1 = Whiteboard is enabled, 2 = Blackboard is enabled Annotator 300 • SIS Communication and Control...
  • Page 63 NOTE: In order for the network capture to occur, user must have set the Network Driver Capture Settings (Domain, Username, and Password). To print without saving a copy of the image file, set capture mode to Image Quick Capture (1) Annotator 300 • SIS Communication and Control...
  • Page 64 Save image to RAM Saves currently displayed image to QCAP Qcap Annotator RAM. NOTE: Qcap response invokes Quick Capture software running on a PC to request image data. Image streaming duration depends on network speed Annotator 300 • SIS Communication and Control...
  • Page 65 No blank or space characters are permitted as part of a name. No distinction is made between upper and lower case. The first character must be an alpha character. The last character must not be a minus sign/hyphen. X13# = Password (12 alphanumeric characters - maximum length; no special characters are allowed.) Annotator 300 • SIS Communication and Control...
  • Page 66 = Internal temperature (in degrees Celsius) = Horizontal and vertical frequencies (format is three digit with single decimal and leading zeros< for example, 075.3) = Configuration type: 0 = IP config, 2 = Box config Annotator 300 • SIS Communication and Control...

  • Page 67: Using The Command And Response Table For Ip Sis Commands

    X14( = Default name, (annotator-300 + last 3 pairs of the MAC address - for example; annotator 300-##-##-##) X16( = Time-out in 10 second steps,, 1 to 65000 (default = 30 = 30 seconds) Annotator 300 • SIS Communication and Control...

  • Page 68: Command And Response Table For Ip Sis Commands

    Annotator 300 • SIS Communication and Control...
  • Page 69 Annotator 300 • SIS Communication and Control...
  • Page 70 Annotator 300 • SIS Communication and Control...
  • Page 71 Annotator 300 • SIS Communication and Control...
  • Page 72 Annotator 300 • SIS Communication and Control...

  • Page 73: Product Configuration Software

    On the Extron website (www.extron.com), select the Download tab. The Download screen appears. On the Download screen, select PCS Product Configuration Software from the Featured Software list. The following page opens (see figure 21). Figure 21. PCS Download from the Extron Website Annotator 300 • Product Configuration Software...

  • Page 74: Starting The Software

    To connect to a device, select the desired device and click the Connect button. A new device configuration tab opens. Alternatively, double-click the desired device name to connect and open to the configuration page. Annotator 300 • Product Configuration Software...

  • Page 75: Tcp/Ip Panel

    The TCP/IP panel contains a means of connecting to a specific device through Ethernet where the device IP address is known (see figure 24). Figure 24. TCP/IP Panel Click the TCP/IP tab, and in the IP Address field, enter the IP address of the desired device. Annotator 300 • Product Configuration Software...

  • Page 76: Offline Device Preview

    Select the Annotator 300 device model from the Device Models list. Click the Configure button. A new offline device configuration tab opens. NOTE: Until a connection to an online device is made, all the pages are grayed out and configuration options are not available. Annotator 300 • Product Configuration Software...

  • Page 77: Using The Software

    Auto-Image instance, freeze the displayed image, and mute or unmute video and audio signals, There is also a drop-down menu ( ) on the Device tab for device-specific configuration options. Figure 27. Device Configuration Pages Annotator 300 • Product Configuration Software...

  • Page 78: Device Menu

    From the Device drop-down menu, select Settings > Hardware Settings..The Hardware Settings dialog box opens (see figure 29). For configuration details, see the Annotator 300 Help file within the PCS software. Figure 29. Hardware Settings Dialog Box Annotator 300 • Product Configuration Software...
  • Page 79 To obtain an IP address automatically, check the Use DHCP checkbox. Alternatively, to manually assign an IP address, complete all the fields as desired. Click the Apply button to accept pending changes. Clicking Cancel cancels any pending changes and closes the dialog box. Annotator 300 • Product Configuration Software...
  • Page 80 Connect to the Annotator 300 using PCS. Select Backup... from the device drop-down menu. An Explorer window opens to the default Backups folder on the connected PC (see figure 32). Figure 32. Backup Window to Save File Annotator 300 • Product Configuration Software...
  • Page 81 NOTE: If communication setting are not included, only the device audio and video settings are restored. Click the Open Backup File button on the Restore this Device dialog box. An Open Backup File window opens (see figure 35 on the next page). Annotator 300 • Product Configuration Software...
  • Page 82 Figure 36. Selecting to Restore to Multiple Devices A Restore to Multiple Devices dialog box opens (see figure 37 on next page). In this window, the devices that are to have configurations restored can be added. Annotator 300 • Product Configuration Software...
  • Page 83 Click the Open Backup File button on the Restore To Multiple Devices window (see figure 38). An Open Backup File window opens. Figure 38. Open Backup File NOTE: If communication setting are not included, only the device audio and video settings are restored. Annotator 300 • Product Configuration Software...
  • Page 84 Annotator 300 Help This option contains a link to the Annotator 300 Help file. From the Device drop-down menu, select device-specific Annotator 300 Help. The help file opens in a separate window. Annotator 300 • Product Configuration Software...

  • Page 85: Software Menu

    Expanded Device Tab (Showing Device Connected via USB) Software Settings This option resets all disabled confirmation dialogs to the default settings. From the Software Menu, select Software Settings. The Software Settings dialog box opens (see figure 43 on next page). Annotator 300 • Product Configuration Software...
  • Page 86 Annotator 300 Help help files, see on page 76. From the Software menu, select Annotator 300 Help. About Extron PCS This option contains information about the current PCS version. From the Software menu, select About Extron PCS. The About - Extron PCS dialog box opens (see figure 44).

  • Page 87: Av Controls Panel

    Figure 46. AV Controls Panel Included in the panel is a summary of the current active input and output status, including signal format and HDCP status, as well as AFL status. Annotator 300 • Product Configuration Software...

  • Page 88: Configuration Pages

    The configuration pages contain options for input and output configuration, EDID management, image settings, image size and position, annotation settings, OSD settings, and device settings. Each page is accessible via the global navigation bar (see figure 47). Figure 47. Global Navigation Bar Annotator 300 • Product Configuration Software...

  • Page 89: Input And Output Configuration Page

    Auto-Image attempts to size and center the input signal based on the aspect ratio setting. By default, the Auto-Image threshold is 25% brightness. Analog video signals greater than the threshold are considered active video. To change the threshold value, use the SIS commands for Auto-Image on page 44. Annotator 300 • Product Configuration Software...
  • Page 90 Output Configuration panel The Output Configuration panel contains controls for output resolution and rate, output format settings, switch transitions, Accu-RATE frame lock (AFL) settings, and available test pattern selection (see figure 49). Figure 49. Output Configuration Annotator 300 • Product Configuration Software...
  • Page 91 White Field White Field Blue Mode 1.33 Aspect 1.78 Aspect 1.85 Aspect 2.35 Aspect Figure 50. Available Test Patterns NOTE: No input signal is needed when using a test pattern for display device setup. Annotator 300 • Product Configuration Software...

  • Page 92: Edid Minder Page

    From the Favorites, Connected Outputs, or Available EDIDs panel on the left, select the desired EDID. From the Inputs group box, click the Assign button to assign EDID to the selected inputs. Annotator 300 • Product Configuration Software...
  • Page 93 Select Save to EDID Library. Click the OK button to save the file. NOTE: Saving a factory EDID exports an HDMI, LPCM-2Ch EDID to the PC. The file is saved as a .bin file. Annotator 300 • Product Configuration Software...

  • Page 94: Image Settings Page

    Up or Down arrows. An asterisk beside a chosen value for a signal sampling setting indicates that it is a default value for the applied video signal. Annotator 300 • Product Configuration Software...
  • Page 95 Presets save output settings to be recalled through USB or Ethernet (see the Settings Included Within Presets table on the next page for a comparison of saved settings for input and user presets). Figure 55. Input and User Presets Panel Annotator 300 • Product Configuration Software...
  • Page 96 From the Input Presets list select the desired preset. Click Clear. A Presets dialog box opens to confirm the request. Click Clear to erase saved data. Click Cancel to return to the Image Settings page. Annotator 300 • Product Configuration Software...

  • Page 97: Size And Position Page

    Auto-Image. Click the Size and Position icon on the global navigation bar to open the Size and Position page (see figure 56). Figure 56. Size and Position Page Annotator 300 • Product Configuration Software...

  • Page 98: Annotations Settings Page

    (in bmp and jpeg formats) saved in the 42 MB of memory. Click the Annotation Settings icon on the global navigation bar to open the Annotation Settings page (see figure 57). Figure 57. Annotation Settings Page Annotator 300 • Product Configuration Software...
  • Page 99 Scroll to select the relevant font and style. Click Add. The new font is added to the Installed Fonts listing. Click Cancel to exit the Add a Font procedure without any font additions being made. Annotator 300 • Product Configuration Software...
  • Page 100 Select the desired image (hover curser over name). The Preview button appears. Click the Preview button. The image opens in a separate window. Click the X in the top right corner to close the preview window. Annotator 300 • Product Configuration Software...

  • Page 101: Osd Settings Page

    A separate Network Drive Settings dialog box opens after clicking the Change button. This allows the user to browse to a folder of choice and, if required, enter a user name and password. Annotator 300 • Product Configuration Software...
  • Page 102 Select the checkboxes as desired. To change the font, click the Font button and select a font from the newly opened dialog box. Click Apply when all changes have been made. Click Cancel to exit the OSD options procedure without any changes being made. Annotator 300 • Product Configuration Software...

  • Page 103: General Settings Page

    (Exec Mode) as set the HDCP mode. In addition it gives access to the hardware settings page. Click the General Settings icon on the global navigation bar to open the General Settings page (see figure 61). Figure 61. General Settings Page Annotator 300 • Product Configuration Software...
  • Page 104 Unlock Front Panel • Mode 1: Lock Front Panel • Mode 2: Limit Front Panel to Input Selection and Auto-Image To set HDCP Mode, click the desired radio button: • Follow Input • Always Encrypt Output Annotator 300 • Product Configuration Software...

  • Page 105: Accessing The Web Page

    NOTE: The factory configured password for the device is the serial number. In the event of a complete system reset, the password will convert to the default, which is no password. Annotator 300 • Accessing the Web Page...

  • Page 106: Navigating The Default Web Page

    This panel displays the current TCP/IP and RS-232 settings (see figure 63). Figure 63. Communications Settings Section When logged in as an administrator, TCP /IP settings can be changed. NOTE: RS-232 settings are read-only and cannot be changed via the web page. Annotator 300 • Accessing the Web Page...

  • Page 107: Input/Output Status

    The Active Input section displays the active input number, the resolution and refresh rate, the signal format and the HDCP encryption status. The Outputs section displays the output number, the resolution and refresh rate, the output format and the HDCP encryption status. Annotator 300 • Accessing the Web Page...

  • Page 108: Date And Time

    This section allows the user to install the device configuration software, PCS (see figure 68). Figure 68. Configure This Device Section To configure the device, click the link and install the software. Follow the Annotator 300 Help file instructions for device configuration. Annotator 300 • Accessing the Web Page...

  • Page 109: Device Info

    Click Update. The progress bar shows the progress of the firmware upload to the device. After uploading is completed, the device restarts. Reconnection to the device must be made to enable live configuration. Clicking Cancel cancels any pending changes and closes the dialog box. Annotator 300 • Accessing the Web Page...

  • Page 110: Passwords

    Enter a password in the user password field for the user. Enter the same password in the confirm password field and click Apply. The user password is now set. Clicking Cancel cancels any pending changes and closes the dialog box. Annotator 300 • Accessing the Web Page...

  • Page 111: Ethernet Connection

    (for direct connection to a PC) End 1 End 2 Wire Color Wire Color white-orange white-green orange green white-green white-orange blue blue white-blue white-blue green orange white-brown white-brown brown brown Figure 74. RJ-45 Connector Pinout Tables Annotator 300 • Ethernet Connection...

  • Page 112: Default Address

    Annotator 300 from the PC via the Ethernet link and the LAN. Access the prompt and start Telnet as follows: From the Windows Start menu, select Run..The Run window opens. In the open text field, enter command. Click OK. A command window opens. Annotator 300 • Ethernet Connection...

  • Page 113: Telnet Tips

    Escape character and the keyboard <Esc> key. The Telnet Escape character is a key combination of the <Ctrl> key and the <]> key pressed simultaneously. Pressing these keys displays the Telnet prompt while leaving the connection to the Annotator 300 intact. Annotator 300 • Ethernet Connection...

  • Page 114: Subnetting Basics

    The Annotator 300 can communicate with a server that it uses for e-mail notification directly (if they are on the same subnet), or the communication can be routed via a gateway (a computer that provides a link between different subnets). Annotator 300 • Ethernet Connection...
  • Page 115 255.255.0.0 (?.?.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 79. Comparing the IP Addresses Annotator 300 • Ethernet Connection...
  • Page 116 Extron Electronics makes no further warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the product and its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular use. In no event will Extron Electronics be liable for direct, indirect, or consequential damages resulting from any defect in this product even if Extron Electronics has been advised of such damage.

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