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  • Page 1 version 4.10 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    THANK YOU Thank you for choosing Analog Way. By following these simple steps, you should be able to operate the powerful STE100. TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 1-1. STE100 OPERATING MODE Edge Blending Mode 1-2. USEFUL TERMS AND DEFINITIONS HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2-1.
  • Page 4 OPERATING THE STE100 4-1. THE STE100 FRONT PANEL Overview On/Off button Menu screen Menu scroll knob Control section Input selection section Freeze button DSK button Take button Effect selection button Preset selection button Adjust button 4-2. THE STE100 MENU Menu navigation Home menu 4-3.
  • Page 5 6-3. TRK-800 - Ref. TRK-800 6-4. RK-300 - Ref. RK-300 EXAMPLES AND TIPS 7-1. ABOUT EXAMPLES 7-2. EXAMPLES 7-3. EXTERNAL PROGRAMMING WARRANTY AND SERVICES INFORMATION 8-1. ANALOG WAY LIMITED WARRANTY 8-2. SERVICES AND RMA CONTACT INFORMATION HOW TO CONTACT US INFORMATION ON DISPOSAL...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION 1-1. THE STE100 OPERATING MODE Before you start setting up your STE100 for the first time, be sure you know what you actually want to do with it. STE100 offers one operating mode, which results in a versatile video production tool for live event staging and fixed installation applications.

  • Page 7: 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 8 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 9 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 10 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 11 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 12: Unpacking And Inspection

    2-2. UNPACKING AND INSPECTION Smart Edge (STE100) WARNING! 1 x AC Power cable 2 x DVI-I male to HD15 female and DVI-D female If required, front handles of the device can be dismantled, breakout cable but with caution. 1 x HD15 to 5 BNC cable The original screws removed must not be reintroduced to their location without handles in place.

  • Page 13: Cable & Adaptor Information

    2-4. CABLE AND ADAPTOR INFORMATION A large choice of cables and adaptors are compatible with the STE100. To find which are to be used in your setup, please refer to the Hardware Specifications chapter. Please contact your distributor for a list of available cables and connectors for your STE100.
  • Page 14 • HDTV - HD-YUV: Connectors : Inputs #1 to #4: female HD15. Inputs #5 & #6: female DVI-D (analog pins). Formats : 720p (50/59.94/60Hz), 1080i (50/59.94/60Hz), 1080p (50/59.94/60Hz). Levels : Y = 1 Vp/p (0.7 V + sync.). Cr / Pr & Cb / Pb = 1 Vp/p (0.7 V + sync.). Sync.

  • Page 15: Output Specifications

    Output specifications • ANALOG OUTPUTS Connector: Outputs #1 & #2: female HD15, DVI-I (analog pins). HDTV Resolutions: Format Ratio Available Refresh Rates 720p 16 : 9 50Hz 59.94Hz 60Hz 1035i 16 : 10 59.94Hz 60Hz 1080i 16 : 9 50Hz 59.94Hz 60Hz 1080p 16 : 9 30 Hz 50Hz 59.94Hz 60Hz...
  • Page 16 • DVI (Digital Video Interface) OUTPUTS Connector: Outputs #1 & #2: female DVI-I (digital pins). Signal: Digital Visual Interface (DVI)-TMDS single link. HDTV Resolutions: Format Ratio Available Refresh Rates 720p 16 : 9 50Hz 59.94Hz 60Hz 1035i 16 : 10 59.94Hz 60Hz 1080i 16 : 9...

  • Page 17: Communication Specifications

    Communication specifications • COMMUNICATION PORTS REMOTE RS232 Connector: DB 9 female. Protocol: RS-232. Data Rate: 9600 Bauds, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity bit, no flow control by default. DTR & RTS needed for upgrade. • LAN Connector: RJ45.

  • Page 18: Pin Outs

    Pin outs • VGA 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 19: Hdcp Compliance

    This feature is particularly needed when HDCP is used with long cable to be sure that the communication is well handled. * 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 20: Connecting The Ste100

    CONNECTING THE STE100 3-1. CONNECTING THE STE100 STE100 can be set up with up to 10 different sources, and will drive up to 2 digital DVI-D sources, 2 SD/ STE100 HD-SDI sources and 6 analog computer/video sources simultaneously. The versatility of the will allow for almost any event configuration and cater for all your projection needs.

  • Page 21: The Ste100 Rear Panel

    Inputs #5 & #6 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). The Output #1 and Output #2 (6) outputs will allow for the...

  • Page 22: Inputs #1 To #4

    Inputs #1 to #4 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/1080p). HD15: 1 x Universal Analog input on female HD15 connector.

  • Page 23: 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 24: Main Outputs

    Main Outputs AUDIO SWITCHER: Audio Stereo Switcher card features 6 inputs and 1 output. An additional auxiliary input can be mixed with any other input. Master Volume and individual input level can be adjusted. It should be noted that the management of the audio output follows the selection of video layers.

  • Page 25: Operating The Ste100

    The highly intuitive front panel of the STE100 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 26: On/Off Button

    On/Off button [STANDBY] button allows users to put the STE100 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 27: Freeze Button

    Freeze button [FREEZE] button of the STE100 allows users to freeze the Main output current display or the active input, depending on the freeze mode: Freeze All or freeze the current selected input [INPUT FREEZE]. PIP button [PIP] button of the STE100 allows you to switch between the two available layers, PIP layer (when PIP bottom is activated) and...

  • Page 28: The Ste100 Menu

    4-2. THE STE100 MENU Menu navigation To access the STE100 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 29: Working With The Ste100

    This operation should take approximately 30 seconds. STE100 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 30: Source Output Selection

    Source output selection Once your inputs all have been configured, the output settings of the STE100 must be set according to the machines plugged into your STE100 outputs (#1 and #2) (video projector, preview monitor...). * NOTE *: If you want to use HDCP content from your sources, be sure to attach HDCP compliant screens or projectors.
  • Page 31 Working with DSK (Chroma / Luma key) STE100 allows to use a live source with green or blue (or any color) background and to key it over another live input. - Title can be keyed ([DSK]) on Analog or Digital Sources. =>...
  • Page 32 For Chroma Key: Chroma Keying is used to key from a particular color. It produces a soft-edged key which is most suitable for moving images and “weatherman” style applications. Color grabber: Select Chroma Key menu -> Select Color grabber menu Using a crosshair, you can select a particular hue based on what is on screen.

  • Page 33: How To Use The Keying & Titling By A Remote Control

    How to use the keying & titling by a remote control The titling is available by an external Remote control too (RCS/RK-300/TRK-800/ORC50/ARC200). The Layer Selection section allows to adjust Layer size, position, transparency or transitions. The Keying/Titling section allows to access keying and titling controls and parameters. The Key layer has similar capabilities than any other layers.

  • Page 34: How To Use A Soft Edge Blending

    How to do a Soft Edge Blending ? - What is Soft Edge Blending? Soft Edge Blending is essentially a term used for creating a large screen image using multiple video projectors with seamless overlapping areas. Creating a seamless image across a wide surface is important if one wishes to display different elements on multiple screens, with the flexibility of merging all the images into one large, panoramic display.
  • Page 35 - Soft Edge Blending Adjustments The principle of Soft Edge Blending lies in projecting an image on a wide screen thanks to two or more video projectors displaying the same content. Overlapping or covering areas are created on the screen where two adjacent projectors meet.
  • Page 36 - Soft Edge Blending Adjustments (continued) Finally, since the overlapping zone receives the same image from the video projectors twice, adjustments have to be done inside the overlapping area. Making a perfect blend entails gradually decreasing the light provided by the video projector on the left side of the overlapping zone, while gradually increasing the light provided by the video projector on the right side, at the same time.

  • Page 37: Transitions & Effects

    To help you calculate the correct screen/picture ratio, Analog Way offer free software to faciltate the calculation of key parameters. By entering basic information, such as your projector matrix size and your image size, you can automatically obtain all the essential variables (Projector image size, distance between projectors, etc.)

  • Page 38: Creating Presets

    Creating Presets STE100 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. 1. After having configured Layers, PIP transitions, logos... on your screen (see Working with the STE100, p.27), go to the Preset menu by pressing the [EXIT/MENU] button, and select Preset by rotating the scroll...

  • Page 39: Audio Configuration

    Audio configuration To configure audio settings of the STE100, plug all audio inputs into the device, and navigate to the Audio menu. 1. Choose the audio mode, Break Away or Top Layer Follow, which you wish the audio to work in. * NOTE *: the Break Away mode will air the selected audio source, while the Top Layer Follow mode will air audio from the toptmost active layer of the STE100.

  • Page 40: Multiple Machine Mode

    Multiple Machine Mode Up to 3 x STE100 for Large Wide Screen with 6 Video Projectors. >> 1 x STE100 = 2 Video Projectors >> 2 x STE100 = 4 Video Projectors LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT No Sync Cable. + Sync Cable + Sync Cable WARNING!

  • Page 41: Home Menu

    HOME MENU MIXER MODE [MAIN] Format : 1920 x 1080 Rate : 60Hz Current Layer : Live [PREVIEW] [MAIN] Live: Input 3 Live: Input 3...
  • Page 42 INPUT Config status (i1) displayed when plug is not SDI (i10) displayed when plug is not DVI-D (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, ln8, DVI1 & DVI2 Synchronized Analog Group 1 Input 1...
  • Page 43 OUTPUT 1 Output status OUTPUT 2 Output format 640x480 (o1) 800x600 848x480 16/9 (o1) only for Preview out/Output2 1024x768 (o2) depending on output format (o3) computer & HDTV only 1280x720 16/9 (o4) Interlaced output only 1280x768 15/9 1280x800 16/10 1280x1024 1360x768 16/9 1366x800...
  • Page 44 Step Back PRESET Main Save Preset Save from Preview Save to Memory 1 Memory 2 Memory 3 Memory 4 Main Load Preset Save from Preview Memory 1 Save to Memory 2 Memory 3 Memory 4 Auto Centering IMAGE (R1) (A3) Blanking Adjust (R2) H position...
  • Page 45 None KEYING/TITLING Type (A4) (t1) only displayed for Type = Luma Key or LumaKey+Titling Lumakey (t2) only displayed for Type = Chroma Key or ChromaKey+Titling Chromakey (t3) only displayed for Type = LumaKey +Titling or ChromaKey+Titling Lumakey+Titling (t4) only displayed for Type = different from Chromakey+Titling Lumakey (t1)
  • Page 46 Closing effect Type Clean Cut (b3) Fade Slide Wipe Direction Left to Right (b4) Right to Left (b4) Bottom to Top (b4) Top to Bottom (b4) Vertical to Center (b5) Horizontal to Center (b5) HV to Center (b6) To Bottom Left Corner (b7) To Bottom Right Corner (b7)
  • Page 47 Type SOFT EDGE Horizontal (S1) Only for horizontal Soft Edge Vertical (S2) Only for vertical Soft Edge Covering size Blending Black levels Hue Level Left (S1) Right Green (S1) Blue (S2) Bottom (S2) Left-Right Left Area (S1) (S1) Right Area (S1) Top Area (S2)

  • Page 48: Remote Control Software

    REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE 5-1. THE STE100 RCS RCS presentation The RCS is a powerful tool to exploit all the features of your STE100 at distance. By LAN or RS-232, you will be able to do exactly the same manipulation as you could do from the front panel. User-Friendly and easy-to use, you will very quickly be able to manipulate the RCS tool.

  • Page 49: Software Overview

    (6), make smooth takes directly with your mouse or trackpad with the virtual T-bar (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 (recall of Preset before [TAKE]).

  • Page 50: Serial Connection

    Serial connection Connect a RS-232 cable between the STE100 and your PC, then power on your devices. Click on the RCS program file on your PC to run the software. Click “Connections” select RS-232 as the connection type. dropdown menu, select COM port number corresponding to the connected device (default is Port Com 1).

  • Page 51: Working With The Rcs

    5-2. WORKING WITH THE RCS Source input configuration Once your STE100 is wired up to your PC, the first step in properly configuring your machine is to individually select and parameter your inputs. Click on the “Inputs” tab of the RCS. In the Plug column of the “Input”...

  • Page 52: Embedded Edge Blending Mode

    Embedded Edge Blending Mode In Edge Blending mode, Smart Edge can drive 2 video-projectors for horizontal or vertical Soft Edge. Used as an 10 input switcher. IMPORTANT: Before doing the following adjustments, make sure the 2 projectors are the same (mark, model, type) with same lenses.
  • Page 53 6) Adjust and size each input so that they are full screen in the test pattern. - For computer sources: click on the Centering button in the Image main tab. As required, adjust the position with the H & V position adjustments. - For video sources: Select the Image main tab and adjust the position with the H &...
  • Page 54 10) Select the Black tab to display the following windows: 10-A) Turn OFF the test pattern (Pattern > No Pattern). 10-B) The covering area will appear brighter than the non-covering areas. With the Black level function adjust the 2 non-covering areas (Left and right) to obtain a uniform dark grey on all the screen: Select the 3 colors and adjust the black level.
  • Page 55 11) Soft Edge curve explanations & adjustments: • EXPLANATIONS: --> The operation consist of attenuate progressively the light diffused of one projector and in the same time increase symmetrically the light of the other one. Thus, at any point (X) of the covering area, the sum of light (Y1+Y2) provided by each projector must be equal to the light that would be provided by one projector alone.
  • Page 56 * NOTE *: • To ease the adjustment, one Soft Edge curve is available. Then according to your observation, keep the best curve. • Most of the time, Bezier curves gives a good and easy to get adjustment. Nevertheless experi- enced user can try adjustments.

  • Page 57: Transitions & Effects

    Transitions & effects STE100 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. In the Layer Selection section, click on the PIP1 button.

  • Page 58: Working With Presets

    Working with Presets The four STE100 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 59: 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 60: Examples And Tips

    In an effort to make the use of our machines the most pleasant experience possible, the Analog Way team is constantly aiming to create easy to follow examples, update information, and furnish our website with useful user information.

  • Page 61: 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 62: Warranty And Services Information

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

  • Page 63: 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 returning of the product. You might be charged for the costs arising from returning and recycling.
  • Page 64 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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