Hall Technologies EMCEE200 User Manual

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EMCEE200
PRESENTATION SWITCHER
USER'S MANUAL
CAPTURE TO
RECORD TO
DEDICATED
CUSTOM
DUAL
SEAMLESS
STREAM IN 4K
EXTERNAL
CONFIDENCE AND
MULTIVIEW
MIC MIXER
SWITCHING
STORAGE DEVICE
PRESENTATION
LAYOUT
MONITOR OUTPUT
800-959-6439
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  • Page 1 EMCEE200 PRESENTATION SWITCHER USER’S MANUAL CAPTURE TO RECORD TO DEDICATED CUSTOM DUAL SEAMLESS STREAM IN 4K EXTERNAL CONFIDENCE AND MULTIVIEW MIC MIXER SWITCHING STORAGE DEVICE PRESENTATION LAYOUT MONITOR OUTPUT 800-959-6439 halltechav.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    USB Recording to Storage Device USB Capture Streaming – Soft Codec Live-Streaming Considerations 7.0 Control RS-232 / Telnet / TCP Control 22-29 Web GUI Control IR Remote Control 8.0 Troubleshooting Firmeware Updates 9.0 Specifications © Copyright 2021 Hall Technologies, LLC...
  • Page 3: Contacting Hall Technologies

    EMCEE200 Contacting Hall Technologies Thank you for purchasing this product from Hall Technologies. We hope you like it. If you ever need to contact us with a sales, marketing, or technical support question or concern, we invite you to reach out to us via phone, e-mail, or online.
  • Page 4: Safety And Certification

    Keep all cables and accessories free from walkways, doorways, or other areas that may cause damage or present a tripping hazard. 7. Use only power supplies and accessories specified by Hall Technologies. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
  • Page 5: Revision History

    EMCEE200 Revision History Version Release Date Notes 07/16/2021 Initial Release © Copyright 2021 Hall Technologies, LLC...
  • Page 6: Introduction

    With a built-in dual MIC mixer and a wide range of Audio Embedding and De-Embedding options, EMCEE200 is a perfect companion for any type of presentation. EMCEE200 can not only record the presentation to an external storage device but also provides USB3.0 4K Capture for live streaming.
  • Page 7: Package Contents

    1x Power Supply - 24V DC 5A with IEC AC cord 1x IR Remote Control 2x 3-pin Terminal Blocks 1x IR Receiver Extension Cable 1x 5-pin Terminal Block 1x Manual Instruction Card 4x Rubber Protective Feet © Copyright 2021 Hall Technologies, LLC...
  • Page 8: Connector And Indicator Functions

    INPUT LED will blink once to confirm 2) INPUT: EMCEE200 supports up to four HDMI Inputs, at resolutions from 480p up to UHD 4K @ 60Hz, 4:4:4. Input selections are changed by first selecting the corresponding WINDOW, and then the new desired INPUT.
  • Page 9: Front Panel (Continued)

    The name and serial number reset when power is cycled. c. Approximately 6GB of storage is needed to record for one hour. d. NO HDCP record support. See “HDCP NOTICE” in Section 6 of this manual. © Copyright 2021 Hall Technologies, LLC...
  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    In order to record non-HDCP video from these sources, the EMCEE200 will need to be told to turn off support for HDCP on that input. This does NOT strip HDCP from protected content, but allows non-HDCP video to be recorded, such as the computer desktop, applications, etc.
  • Page 11: Rear Panel (Continued)

    Output can be blanked by using the “PRESENT” button on the front panel. b. An EMCEE200 Output Card plugged into “EXPANSION 2” will mirror the same audio and video as the “PRESENT” output. 7) RS-232: RS-232 port for 3 party control via a 3-pin terminal block.
  • Page 12: Setup

    Installation Recommendations • The EMCEE200 includes standard 19” rack mounting ears. Alternatively, these ears can be turned 90° and installed in the middle of the EMCEE200, to provide secure surface for under-table mounting options. • Keep the EMCEE200 away from heat sources and ensure adequate ventilation. Do not block any ventilation holes.
  • Page 13: Emcee Output Cards

    HDBaseT™ Transmitter Output Card Installation (EXP-HDBT3-TRX100) The EMCEE200 can be outfitted with an HDBaseT™ expansion card to extend HDMI up to 90m (295ft) at 4K@60Hz 4:4:4 over a single CAT6A cable to a compatible HDBT3 receiver. USB 2.0, RS-232, and bi-directional IR are also extended to the receiver.
  • Page 14: Audio Amplifier Output Card Installation (Exp-Amp-4860)

    EMCEE200 Audio Amplifier Output Card Installation (EXP-AMP-4860) The EMCEE200 can be outfitted with a 40W stereo audio amplifier expansion card for local audio amplification. The audio amplifier supplies 20W per channel at 4 or 8 ohms, in either stereo or combined mono output.
  • Page 15: Connecting Multiple Speakers To The Audio Amp

    EMCEE200 Connecting Multiple Speakers to the Audio Amp The EMCEE200 audio amplifier card is designed to drive either 4-ohm or 8-ohm speaker loads, depending on the setting indicated by the DIP switch. Connecting a larger load with less resistance than indicated can result in an over-current shutdown of the amplifier, and possible damage to the card itself.
  • Page 16: Configuration And Operation

    The EMCEE200’s HDMI inputs are displayed within four available windows, labeled A through D. These windows can be sized and positioned where needed to create custom window layouts. Up to four...
  • Page 17: Mirrored Window Layouts (Mode 1)

    Transition Effects, such as Fade and Wipe. These transitions can be adjusted through the OSD or Web GUI. Please note that these effects are only available when transitions between full-screen window layouts by issuing a “WLn” command, where ‘n’ = 1-4. © Copyright 2021 Hall Technologies, LLC...
  • Page 18: Independent Window Layouts (Mode 2)

    In Independent Mode, CONFIDENCE and PRESENT outputs different. EMCEE200 can process a maximum of four Windows in this mode, shared between the two outputs. In Mode 2, the sizes and positions of the Windows are fixed. The Independent Mode can be accessed via Web GUI or RS-232/Telnet commands.
  • Page 19: Routing Audio - Input Tie Or Window Tie

    RS-232/Telnet commands. Creating and Recalling Presets The EMCEE200 can store up to 18 different preset configurations to quickly change between layouts. The first four are available via the front panel PRESETS buttons. The remaining presets can be saved and recalled through the Web GUI or RS-232/Telnet commands.
  • Page 20: Recording And Live Capture

    USB Recording to Storage Device The USB-B port on the front of the EMCEE200 can be used to record the video and audio that is routed to the PRESENT output to an external storage device, such as a USB flash drive. A PC is not required for this functionality.
  • Page 21: Usb Capture Streaming - Soft Codec

    To record video in 4K, or live-stream video for a soft codec presentation, a PC with USB 3.0 is required. Installation and configuration are as follows: 1. Connect the computer to the USB 3.0 “CAPTURE” port on the back of the EMCEE200. 2. Wait for the computer to install the necessary drivers.
  • Page 22: Control

    None Stop Bit Telnet / TCP Configuration Telnet/TCP port 9999 Default Password admin Responses Response Description INVALID_COMMAND Invalid command or Command not found Command execution was successful ERROR Command execution failed or invalid Arguments © Copyright 2021 Hall Technologies, LLC...
  • Page 23 EMCEE200 © Copyright 2021 Hall Technologies, LLC...
  • Page 24 EMCEE200 Layout 10-14 15-19 © Copyright 2021 Hall Technologies, LLC...
  • Page 25 EMCEE200 Preset configuration includes: Mode, Audio source, and Input source configuration on the Window and the Window Layout © Copyright 2021 Hall Technologies, LLC...
  • Page 26 EMCEE200 © Copyright 2021 Hall Technologies, LLC...
  • Page 27 EMCEE200 © Copyright 2021 Hall Technologies, LLC...
  • Page 28 EMCEE200 © Copyright 2021 Hall Technologies, LLC...
  • Page 29 EMCEE200 © Copyright 2021 Hall Technologies, LLC...
  • Page 30: Web Gui Control

    EMCEE200 Web GUI Control EMCEE200 can be configured and controlled via its built-in Web GUI. For more information, please see the software guide, available on the product page of the website: https://halltechav.com/product/emcee200/ Default Login Username Admin Password admin © Copyright 2021 Hall Technologies, LLC...
  • Page 31: Ir Remote Control

    EMCEE200 comes with an intuitive IR remote control to quickly change settings during a presentation. If the EMCEE200 is in a location that is difficult to reach with the IR remote, the included IR Receiver extension cable may be used to provide easier access.
  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    EMCEE200 8.0 TROUBLESHOOTING If you are experiencing problems getting the EMCEE200 to work properly, please use the following troubleshooting suggestions. If none of the steps listed below are successful and you believe the unit may be malfunctioning, please contact Hall Technologies Support using the contact information at the beginning of this manual.
  • Page 33: Firmeware Updates

    2. Transfer the file(s) to a USB flash drive, formatted FAT32. Place all the file(s) in the ROOT directory of the drive. 3. Remove power from the EMCEE200. Plug the flash drive into the USB-B port on the front of the EMCEE200, and then re-apply power.
  • Page 34: Specifications

    EMCEE200 9.0 SPECIFICATIONS Specifications are subject to change without notice © Copyright 2021 Hall Technologies, LLC...
  • Page 35 © Copyright 2021. Hall Technologies All rights reserved. Ph: (800)959-6439...

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