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  • Page 1 • Manual # 26-0313000-00 • Revision B...
  • Page 2 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 3 Brand and product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks, registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective holders. All brand and product names mentioned in this manual serve as comments or examples and are not to be understood as advertising for the products or their manufactures.
  • Page 4 This product is intended to operate from a power source that will not apply more than 230 volts rms between the supply conductors or between both supply conductor and ground. A protective ground connection by way of grounding conductor in the power cord is essential for safe operation.
  • Page 5 Note Highlights an essential operating procedure, condition or statement. `^rqflk The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. ^sboqfppbjbkq>...
  • Page 6 `Ü~åÖÉ=eáëíçêó The table below lists the changes to the Encore Presentation System User’s Guide. Table 0-1. Change History Date ECO # Description Approved By 12/10/04 1360 Released R. Pellicano 10/24/06 1704 Updated features and menus R. Pellicano Encore Presentation System • User’s Guide...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Product Differentiation ........33...
  • Page 8 Cable and Adapter Information........53...
  • Page 9 Input Menu Functions ........140...
  • Page 10 Key Menu Description ........204...
  • Page 11 Frame Grab Overview ........226...
  • Page 12 Wide Screen Markers ........283...
  • Page 13 Using Source Preview ........310...
  • Page 14 Software Upgrade Overview........360...
  • Page 15 Extron Router Support ........383...
  • Page 16 Table of Contents Encore Presentation System • User’s Guide...

  • Page 17: How To Use This Guide

    NK==fåíêçÇìÅíáçå This chapter is designed to introduce you to the Encore Presentation System. Areas to be covered are: • Chapter Structure • How to Use This Guide • Conventions • Terms and Definitions • System Overview • What’s New in the User’s Guide, Rev. B...

  • Page 18: Chapter Structure

    `Ü~éíÉê=píêìÅíìêÉ The following chapters provide instructions for all aspects of Encore Presentation System operations: • Chapter 1, “Introduction” provides a system overview, and a list of important new features in this version of the User’s Guide. • Chapter 2, “Hardware Orientation”...
  • Page 19 Use the Table of Contents bookmarks to navigate a desired topic. Click any item to instantly jump to that section of the guide. You can also use the Index to jump to specific topics within a chapter. Each page number in the Index is a hyperlink.

  • Page 20: Conventions

    (BG A and BG B), each of which appears at the system’s lowest priority — visually in back or underneath all other sources. • A “Destination” is a location to which you can route the output of Encore. A destination can be configured as: a single screen (one projector) multiple screens (such as a wide screen application) an “Aux”...

  • Page 21: Terms And Definitions

    Program. PIPs can overlap each other, depending on their visual priority. • A “Preset” is a register in which you can store (and recall) the entire Controller’s configuration or “look.” On the Controller LC, 900 presets are available. On the Controller SC, 64 are available.

  • Page 22: System Overview

    Encore's modular, scalable architecture allows the system to support a wide variety of show configurations. The system can efficiently support from 1-32 screens (or “destinations”) with any combination of independent display or seamless wide screen display elements.
  • Page 23 Color keys (using absolute luminance values of Red Green And Blue). Split keys (key cut and fill). “Join” mode to lock mixer layers together (e.g., key cut and fill). • One native high resolution Downstream Key (DSK) channel, independent of the PIP/KEY processing channels.
  • Page 24 Optional “Extended Frame Grab” feature stores up to 100 “captured” frames. qÜÉ=båÅçêÉ=sáÇÉç=mêçÅÉëëçê The Encore Video Processor is a 3RU rack-mount unit that can be configured with one, two or three M/E (mixer) boards. One or two M/E systems can be easily upgraded with additional M/E boards.
  • Page 25 Key effects include luminance keys, split keys (key alpha and fill), invert keys and color keys (graphics). • Within a single mixer, layer B has priority over layer A, but you can change that priority as desired by pressing the Swap Z-Order button. Encore Presentation System • User’s Guide...
  • Page 26 NK==fåíêçÇìÅíáçå System Overview • On a triple mixer system, up to six inputs can be scaled to produce PIP or Key images that can be transitioned independently or in pairs. • Between mixers, the hierarchy of priorities is easy: Background...

  • Page 27: Single Mixer Effects

    In the following illustrations, the specific layers used in creating each effect are labeled (e.g., PIP 1A , PIP 1B ). For example, 1A denotes the first PIP or key on Mixer 1, 1B denotes the second PIP or key on Mixer 1, etc.
  • Page 28 System Overview • Single Mixer Effect 2 This transition is similar to effect 1, but because the DSK is not in use, the background can transition from source A to B, and the PIP can transition between layers A and B.

  • Page 29: Dual Mixer Effects

    In this effect, because the DSK is in use, the background cannot transition — you can use either A or B. Here, you can independently fade two scaled PIPs up and down — with or without the DSK on screen.

  • Page 30: Triple Mixer Effects

    With this dual Mixer effect, you can transition backgrounds between sources A and B, plus independently size, position, cut or fade a PIP and key on each Mixer. Transitions within the PIPs cannot be performed. The DSK can be used without restriction.
  • Page 31 Triple Mixer Effect 3 Here, you can transition between backgrounds, and size/position six PIPs on screen — with or without the DSK. Any PIP can be substituted for a key, but transitions within PIPs (or transitions between keys) cannot be performed.

  • Page 32: Configuration Applications

    System Overview fåíÉÖê~íáçå=ïáíÜ=páÖå~ä=oçìíÉêë The use of high quality routers (routing switchers) is an integral part of the Encore system. Barco offers a complete line of routers for use with Encore, including models in analog, SDI, HD/SDI and DVI formats. All of our routers are designed and tested to ensure quality, reliability, and ease of use.

  • Page 33: Product Differentiation

    NK==fåíêçÇìÅíáçå System Overview mêçÇìÅí=aáÑÑÉêÉåíá~íáçå The table below illustrates the differences between the small (SC) and large (LC) Encore controllers. Table 1-1. Product differentiation between SC and LC controllers Feature Small Controller (SC) Large Controller (LC) Encore Processors supported Wide screen support...

  • Page 34: What's New In The User's Guide, Rev. B

    Program Preview • Tally Mapping Using the Input Patch menu , you can assign any of the eight available tallies to any input source. In Chapter 5, refer to the “ Input Source Patch Menu ” section on page 172 for details.
  • Page 35 Color Keying using the Color Picker Color Keying enables you to key off a color instead of a luminance value. The color can be selected via RGB parameters or by using the “ Pick Color ” option. In Chapter 7, refer to the “...
  • Page 36 • Key Cut and Fill The “Key Cut and Fill” function enables you to cut a key in Layer B and fill it with video from Layer A — within the same Mixer. The two Layers can be manipulated independently or joined using the “Join” function. In Chapter 7, refer to the “...
  • Page 37 ” section on page 329 for instructions. • Programmable Raster Box Size In the Settings Menu , users can adjust the size of the raster box that surrounds PIPs and Keys — on a destination by destination basis. In Chapter 5, refer to the “...
  • Page 38 NK==fåíêçÇìÅíáçå What’s New in the User’s Guide, Rev. B Encore Presentation System • User’s Guide...

  • Page 39: In This Chapter

    Program Output Notes • Analog Input Flexibility • Controller Rear Panels Note Once you have reviewed all of the sections in this chapter, please continue with Chapter 3, “ Hardware Installation ” on page 51. Encore Presentation System • User’s Guide...

  • Page 40: Video Processor Front Panel

    Air Intake Ports Two Air Intake Ports are provided for chassis cooling. The direction of airflow is from the front to the rear. To prevent overheating, do not block the air intake ports. Status LED The Status LED , located behind the right-hand Air Intake Port , provides the...

  • Page 41: Video Processor Rear Panel

    All output connections are standard with the exception of the optional HD/SDI output (connector 7). • All program and preview DVI output connectors are digital only, and do not include analog pins. Following are descriptions of each rear panel connector and section.
  • Page 42 One DVI connector is provided for the Digital Program 2 Output . Connect to a DVI-capable monitor for digital program monitoring at the Controller. This output is identical to the digital Program 1 Output , except that it does not include edge feathering and data doubling components. In Appendix A, refer to the “...

  • Page 43: A Word About M/E Connector Priority

    15) Unit ID Selector One 16-position selector (with physical digits 0 - 15 ) is provided for setting each Processor’s unique ID . The selector enables you to assign logical IDs 1 to 16 . Note Physical digit 0 equates to logical ID 16 .
  • Page 44 DSK input (highest priority). This leaves the other connectors to fall in between Background and DSK. The rule stating that “ A ” connectors are lower in priority than “ B ” connectors still holds. M/E 2 and 3 connectors are not installed.

  • Page 45: M/E Input Notes

    DVI Input A DVI Input B On each M/E, three input connections are provided for layer A , three are provided for layer B , and two “ Link ” connectors are provided for inter-Processor communications. Following are descriptions of each M/E connector.
  • Page 46 ” section on page 347 for pinout details. HD/SDI Input B One BNC connector is provided for the HD/SDI input to Layer B . Connect an SDI or HDTV source directly, or connect the output of an SDI or HDTV router. Refer to the “...
  • Page 47 Using the setup menus, each input can be assigned to a source button on the Controller, but only two inputs can be used “on air” from an M/E at a time — the one assigned to layer A and the one assigned to layer B.

  • Page 48: Program Output Notes

    Program 1 Outputs, provided that those features are enabled in the system’s Output Menu . ^å~äçÖ=fåéìí=cäÉñáÄáäáíó Each M/E’s Analog Input connectors ( A and B ) accept a variety of analog formats including VGA, low-resolution composite video, S-video and YUV component video. •...

  • Page 49: Controller Rear Panels

    2. Hardware Orientation Controller Rear Panels `çåíêçääÉê=oÉ~ê=m~åÉäë The figure below illustrates the rear panel connectors on both Controllers ( SC and LC ). The panels are identical on both models. 100-240 V 47-63Hz, 2.75A ETHERNET EXT COMM KEYBOARD USB B...
  • Page 50 Controller Rear Panels MultiMedia Card Slot One MultiMedia Card Slot is provided for a Flash Memory Card connection to the Controller. The flash card enables you to store and recall system configurations, and transfer them between Controllers as required. In Chapter 5, refer to the “...

  • Page 51: Safety Precautions

    Installation • Connection Charts • Program and Source Link Connections Note Once you have reviewed all of the sections in this chapter, please continue with Chapter 4, “ Controller Orientation ” on page 97. Encore Presentation System • User’s Guide...
  • Page 52 • Maximum ambient operating temperature for the unit is 40 degrees C. • Leave at least one inch of space (front and rear) to ensure that the airflow through the fan and vent holes is not restricted. • Distribute the units evenly to prevent hazardous conditions that may be created by uneven weight distribution.

  • Page 53: Cable And Adapter Information

    Customer Supplied Additional DVI-to-VGA Adapter Plugs Optional DVI Extension Cables Optional, 1.5 ft. length DVI to 5xBNC Breakout Cable Optional Cable and adapter quantities depend on the number of M/Es purchased in each Video Processor. Encore Presentation System • User’s Guide...

  • Page 54: Installation

    3. Hardware Installation Installation fåëí~ää~íáçå Detailed installation procedures are provided for the Encore configurations listed below. Select the desired configuration, and follow all procedures as listed in the section: • Single Screen Configuration • Triple Screen Configuration • Wide Screen Configuration •...
  • Page 55 3. Hardware Installation Installation páåÖäÉ=pÅêÉÉå=`çåÑáÖìê~íáçå The figure below illustrates a block diagram of a single screen Encore configuration. Aux destinations are not shown. Use this diagram for reference in the following procedure. Program Preview Projector M/E Inputs Encore Video Processor...

  • Page 56: Connection Charts

    If your system includes analog, SDI or DVI D/As, connect video inputs to the D/As as required. Connect D/A outputs to the to the desired M/E input connectors. Router Connections — if you elect to use router connections, in place of (or in addition to) direct connections: For Ethernet controlled routers: •...
  • Page 57 Appendix A, refer to the “ Tally Connector ” section on page 351 for details. 14. System ID — Using the Unit ID Selector , set the ID of the Processor to 1 . Note Using the Miscellaneous Menu , you can redefine IDs using numbers 17 - 32 .
  • Page 58 3. Hardware Installation Installation qêáéäÉ=pÅêÉÉå=`çåÑáÖìê~íáçå The figure below illustrates a block diagram of a triple screen Encore configuration. Aux destinations are not shown. This diagram can be used as reference in the procedure. Note This procedure can be used for Encore configurations consisting of from 2 to 32 screens.
  • Page 59 If your system includes analog, SDI or DVI D/As, connect video inputs to the D/As as required. Connect D/A outputs to the to the desired M/E input connectors. Router Connections — if you elect to use router connections, in place of (or in addition to) direct connections: For Ethernet controlled routers: •...
  • Page 60 When External routers are used, connect two outputs from an Analog router to any two HD-15 inputs on the ScreenPRO-II. An SDI router can also be connected to BNC inputs 1 and 2 . During setup, these specific patches will be defined using the Output Patch Menu .
  • Page 61 ” section on page 351 for details. 14. System ID — Using the Unit ID Selector , set the ID of Processor #1 to 1 , Processor #2 to 2 , Processor #3 to 3 . Each Processor must have a unique ID.
  • Page 62 3. Hardware Installation Installation táÇÉ=pÅêÉÉå=`çåÑáÖìê~íáçå The figure below illustrates a block diagram of a “triple” wide screen configuration. Aux destinations are not shown. Use this diagram for reference in the following procedure. Note This procedure can be used for Encore wide screen configurations consisting of from 2 to 32 screens.
  • Page 63 Connect router(s) to the Switch. As required, connect ScreenPRO-II, PresentationPRO-II and ImagePRO systems to the Switch. Direct Source Connections — if you elect to use direct connections, in place of (or in addition to) router connections: As an important prerequisite, complete your “...
  • Page 64 If your system includes analog, SDI or DVI D/As, connect video inputs to the D/As as required. Connect D/A outputs to the to the desired M/E input connectors. Router Connections — if you elect to use router connections, in place of (or in addition to) direct connections: For Ethernet controlled routers: •...
  • Page 65 ” section on page 351 for details. 15. System ID — Using the Unit ID Selector , set the ID of Processor #1 to 1 , Processor #2 to 2 , and Processor #3 to 3 . Each must have a unique ID.
  • Page 66 3. Hardware Installation Installation 16. Power On — all power on instructions are covered in Chapter 6. With all connections made, continue with Chapter 4, “ Controller Orientation ” on page 97. Note You can create wide screen destinations using Video Processors that do not contain the same number of M/E boards.
  • Page 67 3. Hardware Installation Installation táÇÉ=pÅêÉÉå=`çåÑáÖìê~íáçå=mäìë=táÇÉ=pÅêÉÉå=mêÉîáÉï The figure below illustrates a “triple” wide screen configuration that includes a fourth Processor, which is used to create a combined wide screen program/preview display. Important Because the fourth Video Processor provides up to 6 PIPs, this procedure is ideal for displaying a double or triple wide screen configuration on a single monitor.
  • Page 68 Optional, to record combined wide screen output (customer supplied) Use the following steps to install an Encore system that includes a combined wide screen program/preview display: Follow all steps to install a Wide Screen Encore Application , as outlined in the “ Wide Screen Configuration ”...
  • Page 69 Power Connection — connect AC power cords to the AC Power Connectors on the rear of Processor #4, the monitor and the ImagePRO. System ID — Using the Unit ID Selector , set the ID of Processor #4 to 4 . Note Each Processor must have a unique ID.
  • Page 70 ” section on page 250. Using the Input Patch Menu , select the DVI D/A source button (as identified in step 2 above), and patch it to the DVI D/A router. In Chapter 6, refer to the “ Input Patching ”...
  • Page 71 Installation páåÖäÉ=pÅêÉÉå=pí~Åâ=`çåÑáÖìê~íáçå “ Stacking ” is a configuration method that gives you access to six mixers, with the ability to display up to 12 PIPs on screen simultaneously. Processors can be stacked in single or wide screen configurations as desired. Stacking is only available with the Controller LC.
  • Page 72 Table 3-6. Equipment List, Single Screen Stack Configuration Qty. Item Note Encore Video Processors The ID of the bottom stack Processor must always be lower than the ID of the top stack Processor. Encore Controller Model LC only Video Projector...
  • Page 73 If your system includes analog, SDI or DVI D/As, connect video inputs to the D/As as required. Connect D/A outputs to the to the desired M/E input connectors. Router Connections — if you elect to use router connections, in place of (or in addition to) direct connections: For Ethernet controlled routers: •...
  • Page 74 Tally Connector ” section on page 351 for details. 15. System ID — Using the Unit ID Selector , set the ID of the bottom stack Processor to 1 . Set the ID of the top stack Processor to 2 .
  • Page 75 3. Hardware Installation Installation táÇÉ=pÅêÉÉå=pí~Åâ=`çåÑáÖìê~íáçå The figure below illustrates a block diagram of a wide screen “stack” configuration. Aux destinations are not shown. Use this diagram for reference in the following procedure. Projector #1 Projector #2 Program #1 Program #2...
  • Page 76 Connect router(s) to the Switch. As required, connect ScreenPRO-II, PresentationPRO-II and ImagePRO systems to the Switch. Direct Source Connections — if you elect to use direct connections, in place of (or in addition to) router connections: As an important prerequisite, complete your “...
  • Page 77 The DSK Setup Menu allows you to pick an individual ID within a widescreen on which to perform DSK setup. If you elect to use a multi-head graphics card for the DSK, ensure that you connect to the same input on each Processor — to the highest priority M/E.
  • Page 78 D/As as required. Connect D/A outputs to the to the desired M/E input connectors on the first stack only. Router Connections — if you elect to use router connections, in place of (or in addition to) direct connections: For Ethernet controlled routers: •...
  • Page 79 ” section on page 351 for details. 15. System ID — Using the Unit ID Selector : On the first stack, set the ID of the bottom stack Processor to 1 . Set the ID of the top stack Processor to 2 .

  • Page 80: Router I/O Charts

    1B — but only one can be used at a time. • You can connect a source directly to an input, or you can connect the output of a router to an input. The use of routers offers less restrictions with regard to assigning sources to layers.

  • Page 81: Encore Destination Chart

    Column 1: list the Video Processor(s) that comprise the destination. Column 2: list the Encore destination assignment. Column 3: list the screen to which the destination is routed. Column 4: list any notes as necessary. Encore Presentation System • User’s Guide...
  • Page 82 3. Hardware Installation Connection Charts p~ãéäÉ=`çååÉÅíáçå=`Ü~êíë Following are sample connection charts for an Encore system comprised of 1 x Analog router, 2 x direct inputs, and 6 x destinations. Table 3-8. Router I/O Chart #1 (sample) Router #1 Router Type:...
  • Page 83 Direct Encore Input Chart • Encore Destination Chart oçìíÉê=fLl=`Ü~êíë= Complete one chart for each video router in your system. Encore supports up to eight routers. Note that these charts can also be used for D/As. Table 3-11. Router I/O Chart #1 Router #1...
  • Page 84 3. Hardware Installation Connection Charts Table 3-12. Router I/O Chart #2 Router #2 Router Type: Analog Digital Source Router Input/Output Destination Table 3-13. Router I/O Chart #3 Router #3 Router Type: Analog Digital Source Router Input/Output Destination Encore Presentation System • User’s Guide...
  • Page 85 3. Hardware Installation Connection Charts Table 3-14. Router I/O Chart #4 Router #4 Router Type: Analog Digital Source Router Input/Output Destination Table 3-15. Router I/O Chart #5 Router #5 Router Type: Analog Digital Source Router Input/Output Destination Encore Presentation System • User’s Guide...
  • Page 86 3. Hardware Installation Connection Charts Table 3-16. Router I/O Chart #6 Router #6 Router Type: Analog Digital Source Router Input/Output Destination Table 3-17. Router I/O Chart #7 Router #7 Router Type: Analog Digital Source Router Input/Output Destination Encore Presentation System • User’s Guide...
  • Page 87 Digital Source Router Input/Output Destination aáêÉÅí=båÅçêÉ=fåéìí=`Ü~êí= Complete the following chart for any sources that will be connected directly to Encore (such as a computer for a DVI background). Table 3-19. Direct Encore Input Chart Direct Encore Inputs Source Video Processor Encore Port Encore Presentation System •...
  • Page 88 3. Hardware Installation Connection Charts båÅçêÉ=aÉëíáå~íáçå=`Ü~êí= Complete the following chart for all Encore destinations. Table 3-20. Encore Destination Chart Destination Device Screen Notes Encore Presentation System • User’s Guide...

  • Page 89: Program And Source Link Connections

    Generally, high- resolution source material is used to maintain content that is pleasing to the eye. There are two methods that are commonly used to generate wide-screen source material, each of these methods is explained below.
  • Page 90 The inherent resolution of the output image is limited only by the processing power of the multi- head graphics board. Image resolutions with up to 10,000 pixels of horizontal resolution can be achieved with current technology.
  • Page 91 Program and Source Link Connections sáÇÉç=mêçÅÉëëáåÖ The purpose of the edge-blending process is to provide a smooth transition for the eye over the blending region. To provide a smooth transition, identical image data from two different projectors must be superimposed and the output from each projector must be edge feathered to provide seamless optical mixing of the two source images.
  • Page 92 • The projectors must be precisely aligned to overlap the adjacent blending regions. • The brightness, contrast and color balance of the projectors must be adjusted to provide a uniform appearance across the entire screen. • Custom test patterns and an alignment procedure are used to simplify this process and provide an optimal result.

  • Page 93: Left Justified Configuration

    Left justification means that the first pixels of the projected image begin immediately at the left, and that unused source material is removed from the far right of the image. A two- projector sample is illustrated below. Projector 2...
  • Page 94 M/E Source Link In on the next chassis, and never cross-routed. Repeat the procedure for all remaining Processors in your configuration. For the last processor in the chain, do not connect the Source Link Out connectors. Encore Presentation System • User’s Guide...
  • Page 95 `ÉåíÉê=gìëíáÑáÉÇ=`çåÑáÖìê~íáçå Center justification means that the projected image is properly centered within the available number of pixels, and that unused source material is removed from the far left and far right of the image. A two-projector sample is illustrated below.
  • Page 96 Repeat the procedure for all remaining Processors in your configuration. For the last processor in the chain, do not connect the Source Link Out connectors. Once you have reviewed all of the sections in this chapter, please continue with Chapter 4, “ Controller Orientation ”...

  • Page 97: In This Chapter

    QK==`çåíêçääÉê=lêáÉåí~íáçå få=qÜáë=`Ü~éíÉê This chapter describes each section of the system’s two controllers — the models LC and SC. The descriptions are designed to familiarize you with each section, the buttons within the sections, and basic information about each button’s function. Full operating procedures are provided in Chapter 7, and hyperlinks are provided where appropriate.

  • Page 98: Touch Screen Section

    ” heading on page 105 for details. System Keypad The System Keypad provides direct access to system configuration and setup menus, as an alternate method to using the Touch Screen. Refer to the “ System Keypad ” section on page 107 for details.
  • Page 99 The Layer Control Section enables you to assign sources to PIPs and Keys on each layer. Here, you control the overall look on Preview, prior to transitioning the setup to Program. On the Controller LC, up to 12 layers on six mixers can be controlled. Refer to the “...
  • Page 100 The buttons in the User Key Section are programmable, and can be assigned to map a set of stored parameters to the active PIP or Key. On the Controller LC only, 100 user keys are available — 10 pages of 10 keys each. Refer to the “ User Key Section ”...
  • Page 101 `çåíêçääÉê=p`=cêçåí=m~åÉä The figure below illustrates the Controller SC front panel. This panel includes many of the same sections as the Controller LC — the difference is that the sections are more compact, and some LC capabilities are not provided. Figure 4-2. Controller SC Front Panel...
  • Page 102 Controller SC Front Panel Preset Section The Preset Section enables you to store and recall Controller setups. On the Controller SC, you have access to 64 presets — 8 pages of 8 presets each. Refer to the “ Preset Section ”...
  • Page 103 PIP and Key functions, the transition mode and the layer control Crop mode. They are also used for “group” functionality. Orange buttons are used to control pages of presets and user keys, and for special Aux control on the Controller LC. Page Red buttons are designated “important.”...

  • Page 104: Program Preset Section

    4. Controller Orientation Controller Sections `çåíêçääÉê=pÉÅíáçåë This section provides detailed descriptions of each Controller section. Illustrations for both Controller models are provided, and the differences in functionality are clearly noted. The following topics are discussed: • Touch Screen Section •...
  • Page 105 Controller Sections qçìÅÜ=pÅêÉÉå=pÉÅíáçå The figure below illustrates the Touch Screen Section , which is identical on both Controller models. The model LC has two Touch Screen sections, while the model SC has one. A sample menu is shown below. PIP ADJUSTMENT H Size ( 34.6%)
  • Page 106 • If you adjust a parameter using the Alphanumeric Keypad (on the Controller LC only), Enter must be pressed on the keypad itself for the value to take effect. In Chapter 7, refer to the “ Using the Alphanumeric Keypad ”...
  • Page 107 Figure 4-4. System Keypads for LC and SC Controllers Following are descriptions of each button: Input — press to display the Input Menu on the Touch Screen. This menu is used to adjust physical sources connected to the Processor, and to set configuration options for the Input selected input.
  • Page 108 (or part) of a stored preset. Each preset register is divided into three portions Presets ( Background , DSK , and Border ), which you can individually enable or disable for recall. Note that the selected recall configuration (as set on the menu) is global. It affects all recall functions from that point forward, until changed.
  • Page 109 Save — press to save the state of the Encore Controller in non-volatile memory. Once pressed, the Touch Screen reads “ Saving System Configuration .” If you cycle power, the Controller will return to its state at the time of the “save.” In Chapter 6, refer to the “ Saving...
  • Page 110 Adjust Figure 4-6. Joystick Section When a PIP or Key is selected in the Layer Control Section , the buttons in the Joystick Section are automatically assigned to manipulate that feature on Preview. When none of the six function buttons are lit, the 3-axis Joystick has the following functions: •...
  • Page 111 Using Reset ” section on page 311 for additional details. Top Left — when the Crop button is lit, press to crop the PIP’s top and left edges: • Move the Joystick left and right to crop the left edge.
  • Page 112 4. Controller Orientation Controller Sections j~ÅÜáåÉ=`çåíêçä=pÉÅíáçå The figure below illustrates the Machine Control Section , which is reserved for controlling external devices. The section is only available on the Controller LC. MACHINE CONTROL Rev Jog Fwd Jog Play Fast Mark...
  • Page 113 A Word About Resources ” section on page 322 for additional important information. Learn — hold down Learn , then press the desired Preset button to store the overall look of the Controller into that register. Learn To store the Controller setup in preset register 2, press Learn + 2 .
  • Page 114 • Previous includes the ability to “wrap” to the previous page (e.g., from Preset 1 on page 3 to Preset 30 on page 2, or from Preset 1 on page 1 to Preset 30 on page 30). Page — hold down Page , then press the desired Preset button to switch to that page of Presets.
  • Page 115 — the buttons are not mutually exclusive. The transitions and switches that you perform will affect only the selected destination(s). Clear — hold down Clear , then press the desired button to remove it as a destination. The next transition will not be routed to it.
  • Page 116 Sources 33 - 64 are accessed by pressing Shift + source . • Each source button represents an input that you can assign to a PIP or Key, or route to a specified destination. Each input is either a “direct” connection to the Processor or an assigned router input.
  • Page 117 317 for complete instructions on all destination modes. Shift — the Shift button is a toggle: press once to light, press again to turn off. When lit, press the desired source button to access the second row of numbered sources (e.g., 13 - Shift 24 on the Controller SC).
  • Page 118 DSK. When you select a blue “layer” button, you are electronically selecting a scaler that you want to assign as a PIP or Key, or modify in some manner. In this way, you control the overall look on Preview before you transition that look to Program.
  • Page 119 The layer can be assigned as a PIP or Key using the buttons in the Layer Function Section . • When lit solid, the layer is on Preview — but it is not active for manipulation. It is, however, ready to be transitioned to Program or cleared from Preview. •...
  • Page 120 DSK — press to select the unscaled DSK on Preview for transition to or from Program. The button lights when selected. Please note: • Using the DSK Input Setup Menu , you can select a DVI input, an analog input or a captured frame as the DSK source. •...
  • Page 121 In Chapter 5, refer to the “ Border Menu ” section on page 199 for information. Full Screen — press to take the active PIP or Key to full screen. In each case, the source’s height is used to define the full screen size. Full Screen If a source’s original dimension is 1280 x 1024, pressing Full Screen...

  • Page 122: User Key Section

    ” section on page 308 for instructions. Copy — press to copy the properties of the active PIP or Key to another PIP or Key — on the same (or different) mixer. The Copy Setup Menu appears on the Touch Screen. All Copy (or a portion) of the source image’s parameters can be copied.
  • Page 123 305 for instructions. All — press All + Clear Layer (or Clear Layer + All ) to remove all layers from Preview — in preparation for transitioning them all off Program. In Chapter 7, refer to the “...
  • Page 124 Program/Preview bus. Preview • In this mode, the top row acts as Program , and the bottom row acts as Preview . • For the selected layer, when a source is pressed on Program, the layer cuts to the new source within the selected layer. However, you can also use the live Preview bus in the normal way, and then transition to Program .
  • Page 125 Descriptions of each button and control are provided below: T-Bar — enables you to perform smooth, manual transitions. Each time the T-Bar is moved from limit to limit, the “look” on Preview transitions to Program using the selected transition type (as chosen on the Effects Menu ).
  • Page 126 4. Controller Orientation Controller Sections Go / + — GO / + Note The Go / + function is currently not implemented. Go / - — GO / - Note The Go / - function is currently not implemented. Encore Presentation System • User’s Guide...
  • Page 127 Destination Bus . • Press two or more Group buttons simultaneously to enable multiple groups of destinations (e.g., Groups 1 , 3 and 4 ), and toggle all other active groups (and destinations) off. All — (Controller LC only) •...
  • Page 128 Group 1 contains destinations 1 and 2 , Group 2 contains destinations 3 and 4 , and Group 3 contains destinations 1 , 2 , and 4 . When you press the Group 3 button by itself, it lights, and the Group 1 button also lights —...
  • Page 129 Program Figure 4-24. Program Preset Section, Controller LC Program Presets function in the same way as the buttons in the Preset Section , except that they go directly to Program when pressed — without the possibility of previewing the look. The Controller LC has three program presets, the model SC has two.
  • Page 130 Figure 4-25. Layer/Aux Control Section, Controller SC LAYER / AUX CONTROL Figure 4-26. Layer/Aux Control Section, Controller LC The buttons in the Layer/Aux Control Section provide additional “on air” layer control. Descriptions of each button are provided below: BG —...
  • Page 131 4. Controller Orientation Controller Sections AUX — (Controller LC only) Note The AUX button in the Layer/Aux Control Section is not implemented. All — (Controller LC only) Note The ALL button in the Layer/Aux Control Section is not currently implemented.
  • Page 132 Trigger Preview TRANSITION FUNCTIONS Figure 4-28. Transition Functions Section, Controller LC The buttons in the Transition Functions Section enable you to manipulate the transition itself. Descriptions of each button are provided below: Mix — Note The Mix function is not currently implemented.
  • Page 133 Toggle mode. Move — press to pend a “move” for a PIP or key, enabling you to fly the PIP or key from one location to another on the next auto transition. In Chapter 7, refer to the “...
  • Page 134 User Key to a PIP, it changes to a Key. Descriptions of each button are provided below: Page — press and hold the Page button, then press the desired User Key (1 to 10) to switch to that page of user keys.

  • Page 135: In This Chapter

    RK==jÉåì=lêáÉåí~íáçå få=qÜáë=`Ü~éíÉê This chapter describes all Encore system menus, including how they are accessed, the functions that are available, and descriptions of each menu tree (in block diagram format). The following topics are discussed: • Global Rules • Home Menu •...

  • Page 136: In This Chapter

    Brackets — parameters and values displayed between brackets (e.g., [525] ) cannot be changed. • ID “All” — For widescreen destinations, when the value “ All ” is shown for the ID parameter, it represents the lowest numbered ID in the destination, as configured (typically, number 1).

  • Page 137: Home Menu

    The Home Menu is the system’s top level menu. To access a menu, press the desired button on the Touch Screen or in the System Keypad . You can return to the Home Menu by pressing the { HOME } softkey, which appears in the top left position of almost all menus.

  • Page 138: Input Menu Tree

    Sync Slice V Position FORCE RESET ALL Sharpness ACQUIRE SAVE SAVE HOME FORCE ACQUIRE SAVE APPLY FORMAT FORCE ACQUIRE Figure 5-2. Input Menu Tree All functions and sub menus are discussed in the following sections. Encore Presentation System • User’s Guide...
  • Page 139 The currently selected input appears in the menu’s upper right corner. The menu tracks the selected input, thus, if you switch inputs on the Source Selection Bus , the menu is immediately re-assigned to the new input.
  • Page 140 The following Input Menu functions are provided: • Destination — indicates the destination on which you are currently working (as selected on the Destination Bus ). This field is for reference only, and cannot be adjusted on this menu. •...

  • Page 141: Input Configuration Menu

    Gamma — sets the input gamma, enabling you to match the source’s gamma. Adjustment range : 1.0 to 3.0 • Input Sync Type — sets the type of sync used by the source. Choices include: CSync (composite sync) SOG (sync on green) Auto •...

  • Page 142: Sizing Menu

    Press { SIZING } to display the Sizing Menu . Refer to the “ Sizing Menu ” section on page 145 for details. • Press { COLOR BALANCE } to display the Color Balance Menu . Refer to the “ Color Balance Menu ” section on page 147 for details. •...

  • Page 143: 1:1 Sizing Menu

    Figure 5-4. Input Configuration Menu (sample) Each input has an associated file that stores all input parameters and settings. Each time an input is selected on the Source Selection Bus , its associated file is recalled in the instant before it appears on Preview.
  • Page 144 Mode — select 16:9 , 5:4 , 4:3 , 3:2 , 1:1 or Custom aspect ratios. • Ratio — when Custom is selected in the Mode field, use the ADJ knob to enter a custom aspect ratio. The field is hidden when pre-defined ratios are selected.

  • Page 145: Oversample Sizing Menu

    ID — this field appears only when the menu is accessed via the BG Input Setup Menu , when “ Analog ” is selected as the input type. The field displays the ID(s) of the selected destination’s associated Video Processor.

  • Page 146: Oversample Sizing Menu

    Input Menu • H Active — sets the width of the active area. • H Position — sets the start of the active area’s horizontal offset from H sync. • V Total — fixed value which cannot be adjusted. •...

  • Page 147: Color Balance Menu

    ID — this field appears only when the menu is accessed via the BG Input Setup Menu , when “ Analog ” is selected as the input type. The field displays the ID(s) of the selected destination’s associated Video Processor.

  • Page 148: Output Menu

    Raster Box Size Alignment Pattern Marker Mode Overlap Width Alignment Pattern Data Doubling Justification Feather Mode Feather Gamma Figure 5-9. Output Menu Tree All functions and sub menus are discussed in the following sections. Encore Presentation System • User’s Guide...
  • Page 149 Select a destination on the Destination Bus . • Press OUTPUT on the Home Menu , or press Output in the Keypad Section . The menu cannot be accessed unless a destination is selected. The currently selected destination is shown in the menu’s upper right corner. The menu tracks the destination, thus, if you switch destinations, the menu is immediately re-assigned.

  • Page 150: Genlock Menu

    To minimize synchronization problems, select a frame rate that is consistent with your input sources. If you are using 59.94 NTSC video inputs, run the output at the same rate in order to reduce jutter artifacts. After selecting a format, press APPLY FORMAT to accept the selection.
  • Page 151 Type [ V Lock ] Figure 5-11. Genlock Menu (sample) The Genlock Menu tells the Video Processor which type of analog genlock signal is connected to the Processor’s Genlock connector. • Source — sets the genlock source, either Black Burst , CSync or None .
  • Page 152 Output Monitor — selects the monitor(s) that are affected by the sync settings, either All , Program 1 , Program 2 or Preview . • Sync Out — sets the desired sync value. Choose between +H+V , -H-V , +H-V , - H+V or CSync . •...
  • Page 153 Type — sets the test pattern. Choose between H Ramp , V Ramp , 100% Color Bars , 16x16 Grid , 32x32 Grid , Burst , 75% Color Bars , 50% Gray , Gray Steps 1 , Gray Steps 2 , White , Black , Red , Green and Blue .
  • Page 154 Total Projectors — indicates the total number of Video Processors as defined in the wide screen configuration. This field is for information only. • Total H Res — sets the total number of horizontal pixels in the overall wide screen display. The formula is: # screens * horizontal output resolution -...
  • Page 155 5. Menu Orientation Output Menu • Marker Mode — enables and disables the wide screen markers, to show the boundaries of active data. In Chapter 7, refer to the “ Wide Screen Markers ” section on page 283 for details.

  • Page 156: System Menu

    VP Input Map To NEXT TEST IP QUAD COMM Stop Bits PATCH MAC Addr DELETE PATCH TEST COMM Figure 5-15. System Menu Tree All functions and sub menus are discussed in the following sections. Encore Presentation System • User’s Guide...
  • Page 157 Modify Layers On Program — when enabled, you can change PIPs and Keys directly on Program, without first setting up your “look” on Preview. When disabled, Preview must be used to set up the next look. In Chapter 7, refer to the “...

  • Page 158: System Reset Menu

    Router Specification Menu . Refer to the “ Router Specification Menu “section on page 174 for details. póëíÉã=pìÄ=jÉåìë The following sub menus can be accessed from the System Menu : • System Reset Menu • Software Version Menu •...
  • Page 159 SP = ScreenPRO-II • Reset Option — for the selected device(s), chooses the subset that you wish to reset. Choose between All VPs and SPs , All Detected VPs , All Detected SPs , or Active Dests . • Reset Type — selects the type of reset that you wish to perform. Choose between SOFT or FACTORY .
  • Page 160 • Controller — displays the Controller’s software version. • VP — these lines display each Video Processor’s software version. One line is shown for each active destination. • SP — these lines display each ScreenPRO-II’s software version. One line is shown for each active destination.

  • Page 161: Widescreen Link Diagnostics Menu

    JOYSTICK DETECT Figure 5-19. Diagnostics Setup Menu (sample) The Diagnostics Setup Menu enables you to perform a variety of diagnostic tests on the Controller. The following functions are provided: • Test LED Module — selects the region of the Controller that you wish to test.
  • Page 162 This menu only appears when a defined wide screen destination is active. • Press { TEST LINKS } to perform the link diagnostics. You will be asked to confirm your selection. Note This test affects the Program output.
  • Page 163 ROTARY ENCODER DIAGNOSTICS Rotary # RelCnt AbsCnt Figure 5-21. Rotary Encoder Menu (sample) The Rotary Encoder Menu enables you to test the functionality of each rotary encoder, displaying both relative and absolute counts for each. • Press EXIT to return to the Diagnostics Setup Menu .
  • Page 164 TBAR Figure 5-22. TBar & Joystick Menu (sample) The TBar & Joystick Menu enables you to test the functionality of the TBar and Joystick. The TBAR range is 0 to 100%. Joystick range: -100 to 100 on each axis. •...

  • Page 165: Key Detect Menu

    Key Scan Code: 0x25 Row=5 Col=4 Figure 5-23. Key Detect Menu (sample) The Key Detect Menu shows you the key that is pressed, its status (pressed or released) its scan code and its location in the row and column matrix. • Press EXIT to return to the Diagnostics Setup Menu .

  • Page 166: Destination Setup Menu

    • Destination — sets the destination that you want to define. This field does not depend on the destination currently selected on the Destination Bus , but it does correspond to the similarly numbered button on the Controller.

  • Page 167: Aux Setup Menu

    Processors are identified by ID. • Routing Mode — if Single Screen SP is selected on the “ Type ” line, the Routing Mode line appears which enables you to set the ScreenPRO-II’s routing mode — either Internal or External . This function instructs the system how sources are used on the assigned ScreenPRO-II.
  • Page 168 5. Menu Orientation System Menu Aux Setup Menu From the Destination Setup Menu , select an Aux destination type, then press { AUX SETUP } to display the Aux Setup Menu . Please note: • The { AUX SETUP } button appears when an Aux , ImagePRO Aux or PrePRO-II Aux destination is selected on the Destination Setup Menu .
  • Page 169 Direct Map — maps Aux sources according to how your inputs are connected to the router. • ImagePRO ID (or PrePRO-II ID ) — selects the ID of the ImagePRO or PrePRO-II, to which you want to route Aux sources. •...
  • Page 170 Note Once the connection is made and verified in the Status Menu , the next step is to define the router outputs that will be used with the Aux unit. Once that step is done, use the Destination Setup Menu to define the Aux Destination itself.

  • Page 171: Network Setup Menu

    [ 192.168.0.11 ] [ 192.168.0.191 ] Figure 5-27. Network Setup Menu (sample) For reference only, the Network Setup Menu displays the available IP range for the Encore system. The following information is provided: • Network DHCP — this non-selectable field confirms that the Controller is a DHCP...

  • Page 172: Input Source Patch Menu

    Source Number — selects the source button on the Controller that you want to patch. The selection ranges are 1 - 24 (Controller SC) and 1 - 64 (Controller LC). The source is chosen with the ADJ knob — not with the source buttons.
  • Page 173 — this option enables you to assign any of the eight available tallies to any input source. There are no restrictions on tally usage. For example, inputs 8 and 23 could both map to tally 4 if desired. • Press { ADD PATCH } to confirm any change that you make. As you dial through the choices, the status at the bottom of the menu shows if the current choice is already in use.

  • Page 174: Router Specification Menu

    Number field, “ EMPTY ” appears. • Manufacturer — identifies the router manufacturer. Choose between FOLSOM , EXTRON , SIERRA , LEITCH , ISIS , DVILINK and DPI . In Appendix E, refer to the “ Router Interface Notes ”...

  • Page 175: Comm Setup Menus

    NEXT COMM IP QUAD Figure 5-30. Ethernet Setup Menu (sample) The Ethernet Setup Menu enables you to set the router’s IP address and port number. • IP Address — sets the router’s IP address. • IP Port Number — sets the router’s IP port number, if applicable.

  • Page 176: Rs-232 Setup Menu

    The RS-232 Setup Menu enables you to set the router’s RS-232 baud rate only. All other parameters are fixed. • Baud Rate — sets the desired baud rate ( 9600 , 14400 , 19200 , 28800 , 38400 , 57600 , 115200 ). •...

  • Page 177: Lantronix Setup Menu

    Lantronix device. • Channel — sets the specific Lantronix channel ( 1 or 2 ) that you wish to set up. The Lantronix UDS 100 can control one serial router. The Lantronix UDS 200 can control two serial routers.

  • Page 178: Output Patch Menu

    • VP Input — selects the physical Processor input to which the router’s output is being patched. Selections are 1A , 1B , 2A , 2B , 3A , and 3B . • Mixer Layer — this non-selectable field shows the Mixer Layer button (on the Controller) that is associated with the selected Processor input.

  • Page 179: Miscellaneous Menu

    Device Brightness Controller Options Current Backup Contrast VP/SP to Restore Menu RESET BACKUP LCD CAL RESTORE LCD Calibration Figure 5-34. Miscellaneous Menu Tree All functions and sub menus are discussed in the following sections. Encore Presentation System • User’s Guide...
  • Page 180 PREF RESTORE Figure 5-35. Miscellaneous Menu To access the menu: • Press MISC on the Home Menu , or press Misc in the Keypad Section . The following “miscellaneous” functions are provided: • Press CONSL to access the Console Port Setup Menu . Refer to the “...

  • Page 181: Console Port Setup Menu

    Data Bits — sets the port’s data bits. Range: 5 to 8 . • Parity — sets the port’s parity: Even , Odd or None . • Stop Bits — sets the port’s stop bits: 1 , 1.5 or 2 . Encore Presentation System • User’s Guide...
  • Page 182 CHANGE CODE Figure 5-37. Lockout Code Menu (sample) The Lockout Code Menu enables you to define a programmable lockout code, so that the console can be locked out from unauthorized users. The following functions are provided: • The Lockout Code field defines which code is currently enabled.
  • Page 183 5. Menu Orientation Miscellaneous Menu To enter a new code (for both Controllers), use the first eight numbered buttons on the Preset Bus , and then confirm the new code. In Chapter 7, refer to the “ Enable/Disable Controller Lockout ”...
  • Page 184 • The system’s EDID PROM is not reset to any default during a factory reset. To change the EDID, you must use the EDID DVI Input Format Menu . Encore Presentation System • User’s Guide...
  • Page 185 • Only Processors that are not currently defined as destinations can be re-defined. • The procedure adds 16 to the “physical” ID setting of the Processor, thus physical ID 1 becomes “extended” ID 17 , etc. • Physical digit 0 equates to logical ID 16 .
  • Page 186 Press { RESET } to return settings to the factory default values. • Press { LCD CAL } to calibrate the touch screen display to your finger, or to a stylus. Once pressed, you will be prompted to touch the center of a target three times.

  • Page 187: User Preference Menu

    USER PREFERENCE MENU Black Invalid Video Figure 5-42. User Preference Menu (sample) The User Preference Menu enables you to set a variety of user preference parameters. The following functions are provided: • Black Invalid Video — selects the method by which the scaler “loading”...

  • Page 188: Backup/Restore Menu

    • VP/SP to Restore — Selects the device(s) that you wish to restore. Choose between All devices, or the ID of a specific device (e.g., 1 , 2 , 3 ). • Press { BACKUP } to perform a backup operation to the Flash Memory Card using the selected device(s) and options.
  • Page 189 5. Menu Orientation Miscellaneous Menu Current Backup Menu From the Backup/Restore Menu , press { CHECK CARD } to display the Current Backup Menu . This menu only appears if a Flash Memory Card is present. CURRENT BACKUP Code version: 1.16...

  • Page 190: Effects Menu

    The transition value is in 0.1 second increments. • Transition Type — sets the transition type. Choose between Mix , Wipe Right , Wipe Left , Wipe Down , Wipe Up , Curtain Open , Curtain Close , Box In and Box Out . Note Wide screen destinations only support two wipe patterns: Wipe Up and Wipe Down .

  • Page 191: Copy Setup Menu

    Press COPY in the Layer Function Section . Encore’s “ Copy ” function allows you to copy the parameters of a PIP or KEY from one layer to another. The Copy Setup Menu selects the precise subset of the effect’s attributes that you wish to copy —...

  • Page 192: User Key Copy Setup Menu

    Copy Setup Menu , the User Key Copy Setup Menu sets the precise subset of an effect’s attributes that you wish to store on a user key — such as border color, PIP size, etc. The following functions are provided: •...

  • Page 193: Status Menu

    Figure 5-48. Status Menu (sample) To access the Status Menu : • Press STATUS in the Keypad Section , or press { STATS } from various menus (such as the Key Menu ). The following status information is provided: •...

  • Page 194: Pip Adjustment Menu

    Transparency Size Strobe Mode Track Size SHDOW Strobe Interval CLONE BORDR BORDR SHDOW CLONE SHDOW CLONE RESET Figure 5-49. PIP Adjustment Menu Tree All functions and sub menus are discussed in the following sections. Encore Presentation System • User’s Guide...

  • Page 195: Pip Joystick Functions

    The following PIP Adjustment Menu functions are provided: • H Size — adjusts the PIP’s horizontal size. The “ % ” value is the PIP’s size as a percentage of the screen’s horizontal resolution. The numeric value is the PIP’s width in pixels.

  • Page 196: Clone Setup Menu

    Menu . Refer to the “ Source Adjustment Menus ” section on page 212. mfm=gçóëíáÅâ=cìåÅíáçåë At the bottom of the PIP Adjustment Menu , four radio buttons enable the Joystick to be assigned to various PIP adjustment functions. • Press TRACK to lock H Size and V Size together.
  • Page 197 5. Menu Orientation PIP Adjustment Menu `äçåÉ=pÉíìé=jÉåì From the PIP Adjustment Menu , press { CLONE } to display the Clone Setup Menu , a sample of which is shown below. Note If the cloned layer is a key (and accessed from a Key menu), softkeys will be different: { PIP } is replaced by { KEY }, and { BORDR } and { SHDOW } will not be shown.
  • Page 198 Figure 5-53. Clone Mirror Mode — Sample Widescreen • Offset — if “ Offset ” is selected on the Clone Type line, this field enables you to set the offset (in pixels). If “ Mirror ” is selected, the field is hidden.
  • Page 199 Size — adjust’s the border size, using the method selected on the “ Size Specified In ” line. Note that if “ % of PIP ” is selected and you switch to “ Pixels ,” the system auto converts one display method to the other.

  • Page 200: Border Menu

    The following functions are provided: • Mode — enables or disables the PIP’s shadow. • H Size < % > — adjusts the shadow’s horizontal size as a percentage of the PIP’s size. If TRACK SIZE is checked, H and V size adjust proportionally.
  • Page 201 5. Menu Orientation PIP Adjustment Menu fã~ÖÉ=bÑÑÉÅíë=jÉåì From the PIP Adjustment Menu (or the Key Menu ), press { EFX } to display the Image Effects Menu . IMAGE EFFECTS Monochrome Mode Green Blue Invert - - - - - - STROBE - - - - - -...

  • Page 202: Shadow Menu

    Hue — adjusts the image’s hue, by rotating color vectors throughout the 360 degree color spectrum. • Mode — In the “ Strobe ” section, enables or disables the strobe mode which when enabled, acts as a programmable freeze. •...

  • Page 203: Image Effects Menu

    H Size STATS V Size STATS Rate PICK COLOR SIZE & STATS RESET GRAB COLOR MATTE MATTE SIZE & Figure 5-57. Key Menu Tree All functions and sub menus are discussed in the following sections. Encore Presentation System • User’s Guide...

  • Page 204: Luma Key Functions

    Key Type — displays the type of key: Choose between Luma or Color when the Layer A key is selected. Choose between Luma , Color , or Cut + Fill when the Layer B key is selected (in Split Mode only).

  • Page 205: Matte Menu

    Adjustment Menu ” section on page 208 for details. `çäçê=hÉó=cìåÅíáçåë A Color key is one in which the hole-cutting information is derived from a specific RGB value — including luminance. Note Color keys can be selected on both the Layer A and Layer B keyers, in both Split and Mix modes.
  • Page 206 ” section on page 208 for details. `ìí=H=cáää=hÉó=cìåÅíáçåë A Cut + Fill key is one in which the hole-cutting information is provided by a Luma Key on a mixer’s B layer, and the fill information is provided by the same mixer’s A layer.

  • Page 207: Key Adjustment Menu

    All functions are identical, but the menu is named the DSK Matte Adjustment Menu at the top. The Matte Menu adjusts the fill color of a matte key. The following functions are provided: • Red — adjusts the red component of the matte fill as required, from 0 to 1024.

  • Page 208: Key Joystick Functions

    ” section on page 209 for details. • V Size — adjusts the PIP’s vertical size. The “ % ” value indicates the PIP’s size as a percentage of the screen’s vertical resolution. The numeric value is the PIP’s height in pixels. To adjust, use the Joystick’s Z-Axis knob or the SIZE knob. See the “...
  • Page 209 V Position — indicates the Key’s position, relative to the vertical center of the screen ( 00 ), as measured from the exact center of the Key. Thus, the value 64 is 64 pixels above center. To adjust, move the Joystick up and down.

  • Page 210: Crop Menu

    H SIZE V SIZE Figure 5-61. Crop Menu (sample) The Crop Menu enables you crop the sides of a PIP or a Key without affecting the size of the source image. The following functions are provided: • H Size — indicates the PIP or Key’s horizontal size. The “ % ” value indicates size as a percentage of the screen’s horizontal resolution.
  • Page 211 5. Menu Orientation Crop Menu Encore Presentation System • User’s Guide...

  • Page 212: Source Adjustment Menus

    Touch Screen Menu. • On the Controller SC (with its single Touch Screen), the current “system” menu is replaced by the selected Source Adjustment Menu. Both menus are virtually identical in their functionality, with the exception of the available branches.
  • Page 213 5. Menu Orientation Source Adjustment Menus pçìêÅÉ=^ÇàìëíãÉåí=jÉåì=qêÉÉë The figure below illustrates the two Source Adjustment Menu Trees . Source INPUT SOURCE ADJUSTMENT BORDR SHDOW MENU H Size V Size Border Shadow Image Effects Menu Menu Menu H Position V Position...
  • Page 214 “inside” the PIP or Key — rather than the boundaries of the PIP or Key itself. In this way, for example, a PIP can remain in its exact location on screen, but you can scale or re-position the imagine inside the PIP.

  • Page 215: Source Joystick Functions

    H Position — indicates the source’s horizontal position, relative to its default horizontal position ( 00 ) with no offset. Thus, the value 50 is 50 pixels to the right of its default position. To adjust, move the Joystick left and right along the X-Axis.
  • Page 216 Please note the following additional related functions: • To return the source to its default size and aspect ratio, press the RESET button in the Joystick Section . • To adjust the source with fine resolution, press the FINE ADJUST button in the Joystick Section .

  • Page 217: Background Input Setup Menu

    The BG (Background) Input Setup Menu enables you to select and define background sources A and B . For each background, you can choose between a solid matte color, a DVI input, an analog input, or a captured frame grab as the background source. The menus change depending on the selected background “type.”...
  • Page 218 5. Menu Orientation Background Input Setup Menu _~ÅâÖêçìåÇ=fåéìí=pÉíìé=jÉåì=qêÉÉ The figure below illustrates the Background Input Setup Menu Tree . BG INPUT SETUP MENU Destination Type (Matte) Type (DVI) Type (Analog) Key Type (FG) Format Format File to load MATTE Crop: H Offset...

  • Page 219: Background (And Dsk) Menu Functions - Fg Type

    Background (and DSK) Menu Functions — Analog Type ” section on page 223. FG_1 , FG_2 or FG_3 — a frame grab can be used as the background. Refer to the “ Background (and DSK) Menu Functions — FG Type ”...
  • Page 220 5. Menu Orientation Background Input Setup Menu _~ÅâÖêçìåÇ=jÉåì=cìåÅíáçåë=Ô=j~ííÉ=qóéÉ The figure below illustrates a sample BG Input Setup Menu when “ Matte ” is selected as the background type. BG INPUT SETUP BG_A Destination [ 1 ] [ ALL ] Type Matte Figure 5-67.
  • Page 221 BLACK Figure 5-68. BG Matte Menu (sample) The Background Matte Menu enables you to create a solid background matte color to use behind your PIPs and Keys. The system supports two separate matte colors — one for BG_A and one for BG_B .
  • Page 222 5. Menu Orientation Background Input Setup Menu _~ÅâÖêçìåÇ=E~åÇ=aphF=jÉåì=cìåÅíáçåë=Ô=asf=qóéÉ The figure below illustrates a sample BG Input Setup Menu when “ DVI ” is selected as the background type. Note The functions described below also apply to the DSK Input Setup Menu , when “ DVI ” is selected as the DSK type.
  • Page 223 5. Menu Orientation Background Input Setup Menu _~ÅâÖêçìåÇ=E~åÇ=aphF=jÉåì=cìåÅíáçåë=Ô=^å~äçÖ=qóéÉ The figure below illustrates a sample BG Input Setup Menu when “ Analog ” is selected as the background type. Note The functions described below also apply to the DSK Input Setup Menu , when “ Analog ” is selected as the DSK type.

  • Page 224: Frame Grab Menu

    Figure 5-71. BG (or DSK) Input Setup Menu — Frame Grab Type (sample) When FG_1 , FG_2 or FG_3 is selected as the background (or DSK) type, a captured frame can be used as the background or DSK. This source type cannot be selected until one or more frames have been captured.

  • Page 225: Frame Grab Menu Tree

    • Frame Grab Menu Tree • Frame Grab Overview • Frame Grab Menu Description • Frame Grab Sub Menus cê~ãÉ=dê~Ä=jÉåì=qêÉÉ The figure below illustrates the Frame Grab Menu Tree : Frame Grab Frame Grab NAME ERASE SAVE DELETE RECALL Menu...
  • Page 226 • Capture Sources — All frame grabs are full screen captures. A frame can be captured from BG A , BG B , the DSK , or any of the scaled inputs (layers). • Permanent Frame Stores — As standard, the Encore Video Processor has three permanent (non-volatile) frame stores available.

  • Page 227: Frame Grab Name Menu

    • Format — displays the resolution of the frame in permanent memory. • Press { NAME } to display the Frame Grab Name Menu . Refer to the “ Frame Grab Name Menu ” section on page 228 for details.
  • Page 228 A customer-supplied PS/2 keyboard is required (which connects to the KEYBOARD port on the rear of the Controller). Select a frame (in permanent memory) on the Frame Grab Menu , then press { NAME } to display the Frame Grab Name Menu :...
  • Page 229 “destructive” process (which locks the console) takes from 1 to 2 minutes (standard systems), or from 20 to 30 seconds (“ES” systems). Select a frame (in permanent memory) on the Frame Grab Menu , then press { ERASE }: •...
  • Page 230 This process (which locks the console) takes from 1 to 2 minutes (standard systems), or from 20 to 30 seconds (“ES” systems). Select a frame (in permanent memory) on the Frame Grab Menu , then press { SAVE }. •...
  • Page 231 ERASE function is still required for permanent deletion. You can consider this as a “quick” delete function. Select a frame (in permanent memory) on the Frame Grab Menu , then press { DELETE }. • With standard systems, the Frame Delete Menu appears:...
  • Page 232 5. Menu Orientation Frame Grab Menu cê~ãÉ=oÉÅ~ää=jÉåì The Frame Recall Menu enables you to recall a selected frame from permanent storage back into temporary memory. • With standard systems: Select the temporary frame store into which you want to recall the associated “permanent”...

  • Page 233: Dsk Menus

    PICK SAVE RESET COLOR APPLY SAVE FORMAT GRAB COLOR FORCE APPLY ACQUIRE FORMAT SIZING COLOR BALANCE FORCE ACQUIRE Figure 5-82. DSK Menu Tree All functions and sub menus are discussed in the following sections. Encore Presentation System • User’s Guide...
  • Page 234 ” section on page 235 for details. aph=iìã~=hÉó=cìåÅíáçåë= A Luma (luminance) key is one in which the hole-cutting information is derived from the luminance (brightness) level of the key source. The figure below illustrates the DSK Adjustment Menu when Luma key is selected:...
  • Page 235 ” section on page 237 for details. aph=`çäçê=hÉó=cìåÅíáçåë A Color key is one in which the hole-cutting information is derived from a specific RGB value — including luminance. The figure below illustrates the DSK Adjustment Menu when Color key is selected:...
  • Page 236 5. Menu Orientation DSK Menus • Blue Color — adjusts the blue component of the DSK color, from 0 to 1024. • Red Threshold — adjusts the DSK’s clip along the Cyan vector (as demonstrated using a CIE color chip chart).
  • Page 237 ACQUIRE Figure 5-85. DSK Input Setup Menu (sample) The DSK Input Setup Menu enables you to set up the DSK input. The menu changes depending on the selected input “type.” The following three menu functions are shared — regardless of the selected DSK type: •...
  • Page 238 BG Input Setup Menu — when FG_1 , FG_2 or FG_3 is selected as the background type. Once you have reviewed all of the sections in this chapter, please continue with Chapter 6, “ System Setup ”...

  • Page 239: Setup Prerequisites

    SK==póëíÉã=pÉíìé få=qÜáë=`Ü~éíÉê This chapter provides comprehensive instructions for setting up the Encore system. The following topics are discussed: • Setup Prerequisites • System Setup Sequence • ID Setup and Remote Enable • Peripheral Power Up and Status Check • Return to Factory Default •...
  • Page 240 80 for details. Please note: • In this chapter, when a procedure tells you to “ scroll to ” a certain line, use the rotary knob labelled NAV to move the highlight. • When a procedure tells you to “ adjust ” or “ select ” a certain parameter, use the ADJ rotary knob.

  • Page 241: Id Setup And Remote Enable

    6. System Setup System Setup Sequence póëíÉã=pÉíìé=pÉèìÉåÅÉ This section provides a top level view of the entire Encore setup procedure, plus links to each individual sequence. Important For the optimum Encore setup, it is recommended that you follow all procedures in the order outlined below.
  • Page 242 Press { REMOTE CONTROL } on the Home Menu to access the Remote Control Menu . Scroll to the Unit ID line, and select a unique ID. The ID range is 1 to 32 . Scroll to the Remote Control/DHCP line, and enable remote control.
  • Page 243 On the MODE line, enable the function. Once enabled, a message appears that the unit is searching for a DHCP server. Scroll to the DHCP line, and verify that DHCP is enabled. If not, enable this function. On the IP line, confirm that an IP address has been received from the Encore Controller.
  • Page 244 Encore system setup: Step 2 . Use the following steps to power up your routers and check system status: Power up all routers in your system, and allows them to fully boot up. These are your devices with static IP addresses.
  • Page 245 Please note: Results may appear on multiple pages. If required, press { PG DN } and { PG UP } to move between pages. Press { DETAILS } to view additional information for a specific download. After the upgrade process is complete, perform a complete factory reset on the Controller and any Processors and/or ScreenPRO-IIs that the Controller detects.
  • Page 246 Prior to performing any setup procedures, it is recommended that you perform a factory reset — in order to reset all router tables and source mappings. The procedure guarantees that any previous setups (e.g., those that may have been programmed by other users), do not remain in system memory.

  • Page 247: Touch Screen Calibration

    Press { LCD SETTINGS } to display the LCD Settings Menu . Press { LCD CAL } to display the Touch Screen Calibration Menu . ( Controller LC only ) On the top LCD line, select the LCD touchscreen that you want to calibrate.
  • Page 248 If this format is already set to the desired resolution, no programming is required. You can exit this procedure, and continue with the next setup step. If a new resolution is required, scroll to the Format line and use the ADJ knob to select the preferred EDID format.
  • Page 249 Press { RESTORE } to restore the selected system configuration. At the conclusion of this procedure, your system is completely set up — exactly the way that you left it when you performed a complete system “backup.” No further setup operations are required.
  • Page 250 In the System Keypad , press SYSTEM to display the System Menu . Press { ROUTER SETUP } to display the Router Specification Menu . On the Number line, select the number that you wish to assign to this router. Note This is an arbitrary number used for associating the router with a configuration file.
  • Page 251 16. Press { BACK } to return to the Router Specification Menu . 17. Press { OUTPUT PATCH } to display the Output Patch Menu for the selected router. On the top line, confirm the router name.
  • Page 252 18. To patch router outputs, use the following steps: On the Router Output line, select the output that you want to patch. If you are uncertain about the current patch, or if you want to remove the current (existing) patch and start clean, press { DELETE PATCH }.
  • Page 253 20. Press { BACK } to return to the Router Specification Menu . 21. Repeat from step 6 for the next router that you wish to assign. 22. When you have configured all of your system’s routers, on the Router Specification Menu , scroll to the Number line, and scan through the remaining router numbers.
  • Page 254 Press { DELETE ROUTER } to clear any existing specification from memory. On the Router Type line, select the type of D/A that you wish to set up (e.g., D/A SDI, D/A ANALOG). The Number of Inputs line defaults to [1] .
  • Page 255 You may not need to change the input patches if you elect to use those in the default Input Patch Table . Encore creates a unique “ Input Patch Table ” for each default router. After a factory reset, the Input Patch Table defaults to the following settings: Table 6-2.
  • Page 256 ScreenPRO-IIs to which the sources are physically connected. Continue with step 10 . 10. On the Tally Number line, select the tally that you want to associate with the source button. (If tallies are not connected, in Appendix A, refer to the “...

  • Page 257: Standard And Stack Destination Setup

    Single Screen VP Stack, Wide Screen VP Stack Note Stacking is only available with the Controller LC. Scroll to the VP to Add line, and select the ID of the Processor that you want to assign to the selected destination. Press to add the highlighted Processor.
  • Page 258 Video Processors (VPs) from the selected destination. Scroll to the Type line and select Single Screen SP . Scroll to the SP to Add line and select the ScreenPRO-II ID that you wish to add. Press to add the highlighted ScreenPRO-II. Once added, the ID appears in the bottom portion of the menu.

  • Page 259: Aux Destination Setup

    Encore provides three types of Aux destinations: Aux , ImagePRO Aux and PrePRO-II Aux . Each type of destination can be switched from the Controller by selecting it on the Destination Bus , and then selecting the desired source on the Source Selection Bus .
  • Page 260 On the Router Name line, select the router on which you configured the Aux output(s). On the Router Output line, select the specific router output that you wish to designate as the Aux destination. Note that only outputs configured as “ Aux ” will appear in the list. 10. Press BACK to return to the Destination Setup Menu .
  • Page 261 Select Direct Map if you want the Source Selection bus to be a 1:1 mapping of your router inputs — for this Aux destination only. On the ID line, select the ID of the ImagePRO or PrePRO -II to which you want to route Aux sources.
  • Page 262 ImagePRO and PrePRO-II output setups must be performed locally on the units themselves. • Only one router of each type (Analog, DVI and SDI) can be connected to an ImagePRO unit. • In order to ensure that the ImagePRO and PresentationPRO-II units properly process each input, an Input Configuration File must be created for each input.

  • Page 263: Output Format Setup

    Use the following steps to set up the Encore output format: On the Destination Bus , select the destination that you want to configure. In the System Keypad , press OUTPUT to display the Output Menu . At least one destination must be active in order to access the menu.

  • Page 264: Sync Setup

    On the Output Monitor line, select the device(s) that are affected by the sync settings — All , Preview , Program 1 or Program 2 . On the Sync Out line, set the desired sync value — +H+V , -H-V , +H-V , -H+V or CSync .

  • Page 265: Genlock Setup

    Press GLCK to display the Genlock Menu . For all types of destinations, set the genlock source on the Source line. Choose between Black Burst , CSync or None . Note When you select the Source, the Type line automatically displays the type of genlock provided.

  • Page 266: Projector Setup

    Barco website, or contact Barco Technical Support . In Appendix B, refer to the “ Contact Information ” section on page 358. In this section, you will set up your projectors for both single screen and widescreen destinations. The following procedures are provided: • Single Screen Projector Setup •...
  • Page 267 Total Projectors line shows the total number of Video Processors as defined on the Destination Setup Menu . 11. Scroll to the Total H Res line and enter the total number of horizontal pixels in the overall wide screen display.
  • Page 268 21. Press TEST PATTERN to display the Test Pattern Menu . 22. On the Type line, select one of the many Gray Scale test patterns, as desired. 23. At each projector, adjust brightness, contrast and color balance. Important Refer to your projector’s technical manual for information on all projector setup and adjustment procedures.

  • Page 269: Background Setup

    ” section on page 221. In this procedure, you will set up the Controller’s two “background” sources (for the BG A and BG B buttons). An Encore background can be configured as a DVI input, an analog input, a matte color or a frame grab.
  • Page 270 Working with Frame Grabs ” section on page 332 for instructions. Scroll to the Type line and select one of the three temporary frame stores: FG_1 , FG_2 or FG_3 . To load a frame from “extended” memory into the selected frame store: •...

  • Page 271: Input Setup

    (For non-stack configurations only) When all sources have been set up for the selected destination, press Source Preview to restore the previous setup. Repeat from step 1 for the next destination — only if required . Refer to the “ Input Setup Notes ”...
  • Page 272 Source Preview is not available with “stack” configurations. In this situation, first turn off borders and shadows, then press INPUT in the System Keypad . On the Source Selection Bus , select the source that you want to set up. Press FORCE ACQUIRE to perform the optimum image setup.
  • Page 273 11. (For non-stack configurations only) When all sources have been set up for the selected destination, press Source Preview to restore the previous setup. 12. Repeat from step 1 for the next destination — only if required . Refer to the “ Input Setup Notes ”...

  • Page 274: Dsk Setup

    6. System Setup DSK Setup fåéìí=pÉíìé=kçíÉë You do not have to repeat the input setup procedure for other destinations if either of the following criteria are met: • Your other destinations use sources that are patched to the same router.
  • Page 275 (e.g., the far right screen). For this setup, use the IDs of the individual Processors and set up their “ types ” accordingly — DVI or Analog for the DSK screen, and “none” for the remaining screens.
  • Page 276 Press to return to the DSK Adjustment Menu . 10. On the Key Type line, select the type of key desired ( Luma or Color ). 11. Adjust key parameters as required: For a Luma Key , adjust Invert Mode , Clip , Gain , Opacity and Fill Source for the optimum visual key.

  • Page 277: Saving The Setup

    Keypad . This action saves the state of the Controller in non-volatile memory. Once pressed, the Touch Screen menu reads “ Saving System Configuration .” If you cycle power, the Controller will return to its state at the time of the “save.” Note Automatic "Saves"...

  • Page 278: Backup To Flash Memory Card

    Menu . In Chapter 5, refer to the “ Backup/Restore Menu ” section on page 188 for details. In this procedure, you will back up your system configuration to a Flash Memory Card . Note You can only store one system configuration on a Flash Memory Card.
  • Page 279 TK==léÉê~íáçåë få=qÜáë=`Ü~éíÉê This chapter includes operational instructions for all Encore modes and functions. The following topics are discussed: • Prerequisites • Operational Configuration • Using the Alphanumeric Keypad • Using the PS/2 Keyboard • Working with Groups • Working with Destinations •...

  • Page 280: Prerequisites

    7. Operations Prerequisites mêÉêÉèìáëáíÉë Prior to using the system and following the instructions in this chapter, please ensure the following: • All system destinations are properly configured. In Chapter 6, refer to the “ Destination Setup " section on page 257 for details.

  • Page 281: Operational Configuration

    • Understanding Input File Mapping jçåáíçê=i~óçìí Use the following diagrams as recommended layouts for Program and Preview monitors: • Single Screen Application — For optimum viewing and utility, place your Preview monitor on the left, and your Program monitor on the right.

  • Page 282: Touch Screen Calibration

    Press { LCD SETTINGS } to display the LCD Settings Menu . Press { LCD CAL } to display the Touch Screen Calibration Menu . ( Controller LC only ) On the top LCD line, select the LCD touchscreen that you want to calibrate.
  • Page 283 7. Operations Operational Configuration táÇÉ=pÅêÉÉå=j~êâÉêë If you are using a wide screen configuration, ensure that your Wide Screen Markers are enabled. In Chapter 6, refer to the “ Wide Screen Projector Setup " section on page 267 for details. In wide screen applications, Wide Screen Markers are thin vertical green lines at the edges of the screens that are used to denote the actual projected image area.
  • Page 284 Frame 4 represents Preview after the transition. Preview will continue to match Program until you modify the preview image, in preparation for the next transition. With these facts in mind, ensure that you always create the desired “next” look in Preview. In this manner, there won’t be any operational surprises: •...
  • Page 285 7. Operations Operational Configuration råÇÉêëí~åÇáåÖ=o~ëíÉê=_çñÉë When Raster Boxes are enabled on Preview, each PIP or Key is surrounded by a border that helps you identify the PIP or Key’s original mixer and layer. Please note: • The PIP or Key with a “corner” style raster box is Layer A .
  • Page 286 In these cases, Encore obeys a precise set of rules: • Scaler LOS — If there is a LOS for a video signal inside a scaler (PIP or KEY), the video switches to black, but the scaler remains in its current size and position.
  • Page 287 BNC connector), once a connector is selected (on the Input Menu ) and an input file is created for the source, that file can be recalled on any of the same type of connectors in the system, provided that a router is properly connected and assigned. This in no way forces all of the other connectors to only accept that particular kind of source signal.

  • Page 288: Using The Alphanumeric Keypad

    Because the following four menus do not have "highlights," you must first turn the desired Rotary Knob (e.g., H POS or V POS ) by at least 1 count to "activate" the desired field. Thereafter, the keypad functions in the normal manner:...

  • Page 289: Using The Ps/2 Keyboard

    • To clear a value, use the " Backspace " key. • To enter a value, use the use the " ENTER " key, in either the number row or the keypad. Names can be entered in the following menus: •...

  • Page 290: Working With Groups

    Working with Groups tçêâáåÖ=ïáíÜ=dêçìéë A Group is a single button that represents a certain number of destinations, as programmed by the user. For example, the Group 1 button can represent destination 1 or Group destinations 1 , 2 and 3 .
  • Page 291 Use the following steps to add (or remove) a destination to/from an existing group: Controller LC and SC: Press and hold the Group button to which you want to add or remove a destination. On the Destination Bus , select the destination(s) that you want to add or remove.
  • Page 292 Group 1 contains destinations 1 and 2 , Group 2 contains destinations 3 and 4 , and Group 3 contains destinations 1 , 2 , and 4 . When you press the Group 3 button by itself, it lights, and the Group 1 button also lights —...

  • Page 293: Working With Destinations

    ^Åíáî~íáåÖ=~åÇ=aÉ~Åíáî~íáåÖ=aÉëíáå~íáçåë Use the following steps to activate and deactivate destinations: Activate — press the desired button on the Destination Bus to route signals to that destination (e.g., single or multiple projectors, Aux, ScreenPRO-II, etc.). The button lights when activated. Any combination of destination buttons can be enabled sequentially —...

  • Page 294: Pending And Completing An Aux Route

    Working with Destinations oçìíáåÖ=pçìêÅÉë=íç=^ìñ=aÉëíáå~íáçåë When using Aux destinations, remember that you are routing individual router inputs to router outputs, which in turn are connect to other devices. You are not routing the output of the Video Processors. • With Aux destinations (monitors), source selections on the Controller connect a router input to a selected router output.
  • Page 295 Aux destination(s). Note In this mode, Program LEDs are disabled. To clear the mode, press Shift + Source . The light turns off, and the Source Selection Bus is returned to its normal functionality. mêçÖê~ãLmêÉîáÉï=^ìñ=oçìíáåÖ...
  • Page 296 7. Operations Working with Destinations sáÉïáåÖ=^ìñ=oçìíÉë Aux routes can be viewed individually, without affecting other routes currently in effect. Use the following steps to view an Aux route: On the Destination Bus , press and hold the desired Aux destination button.

  • Page 297: Working With Layers

    When the Red LED above a source button is lit, the source is on Program. • When a source button is lit solid, the source is on Preview — but it is not active for manipulation. Only blinking source buttons are active for modification.
  • Page 298 • If you select a layer in the Layer Control Section that is lit (but not blinking), it will blink — and the corresponding “assigned” source on the Source Selection Bus will blink. This method also allows you to quickly verify layer/source selections.
  • Page 299 One or two Keys • One PIP and one Key jáñ=jçÇÉ With the Split button off, a mixer’s two layers are ganged together, and two sub-modes determine the mixer’s function: Note Mix Source and Swap modes are mutually exclusive. •...
  • Page 300 10. Repeat the procedure from step 1 for the next transition. Please note: • If a mixer is in "Split Mode" and a Layer is active for modification, pressing Mix Source or Swap places the mixer in Mix Mode , and automatically turns the Split button off. Please note: The layer selected on Preview remains selected, and if a layer is currently on Program, it remains on air.
  • Page 301 Working with Layers tçêâáåÖ=ïáíÜ=mfmë=áå=jáñ=jçÇÉ In Mix Mode , a mixer’s layers are ganged together. Both layers can be perfectly co- located on screen ( Mix Source mode), or both can operate independently ( Swap mode), but only one layer can be on Program at a time.
  • Page 302 Crop — Press Crop (in the Joystick Section ) to display the Crop Adjustment Menu . Select the type of crop, the aspect ratio, and the image’s H and V size. In Chapter 5, refer to the " Crop Menu "...
  • Page 303 In any mixer, a Cut + Fill key is one in which the hole-cutting information is provided by a Key on Layer B , while the fill information is provided by an effect on Layer A (either a PIP or a Key). In this mode, the two layers can be manipulated independently or joined together using the “...
  • Page 304 (e.g., Clip, Gain), some part of the "fill" may be visible in the shape of the "cut" source. 10. On the Key Menu , use the Clip , Gain , Opacity and Invert controls to set the appearance of the key "hole" as desired.
  • Page 305 Program. If the button for the layer that you wish to clear is not lit, press to light it. In the Layer Control Section , press Clear Layer . This action turns off the selected layer button and visually clears the layer from Preview.
  • Page 306 Working with Layers jçÇáÑóáåÖ=i~óÉêë=lå=mêçÖê~ã Encore enables you to modify layers directly on Program, without first setting up a "look" on Preview. The mode is typically used for creating a "look" on Program (especially in conjunction with a large screen projector), when the Preview monitor may be too small to realize the desired result.

  • Page 307: Working With Layer Functions

    `Ü~åÖáåÖ=íÜÉ=i~óÉê=jçÇÉ Use the following steps to change the layer mode: Ensure that the PIP or Key that you wish to change is selected in the Layer Control Section , and active for modification. In the Layer Functions Section , press PIP to change a Key to a PIP.
  • Page 308 The Clone mode is designed for widescreen configurations only. It enables you to make an exact copy of a layer onto the opposite screen. All Key or PIP parameters are cloned — Clone including the shadow, effects, border and size. Once cloned, you can select between a “mirror”...
  • Page 309 7. Operations Working with Layer Functions rëáåÖ=`çéó== The Copy function enables you to copy the properties of the active PIP or Key to another PIP or Key — on the same (or different) mixer. Copy Use the following steps to PIP or Key parameters to other layers: In the Layer Control Section , select the PIP or Key that you want to "copy from"...
  • Page 310 The Black Preview function enables you to transition all layers, backgrounds and the DSK to black, across all configured screens and all enabled destinations. The button is a toggle Black — press to enable black on Preview, press again to restore the previous “look” on Preview. Preview Please note:...
  • Page 311 In the Joystick Section , press Reset to reset the current effect. rëáåÖ=gçáå=jçÇÉ Within a selected mixer, the " Join " mode enables you to lock layers A and B together, such that they move as one and maintain a precise relationship. You can also program "moves"...
  • Page 312 Working with Layer Functions • When the two layers are joined, the Size and Position controls on either layer enable you to move both layers as one. The relationship of the two layers (at the time of the joining) is maintained proportionally. •...

  • Page 313: Using Move

    • Move Notes mêçÖê~ããáåÖ=jçîÉë The Encore Presentation System enables you to move a PIP or a Key (or both) smoothly from one screen location to another at a predefined rate, while the layer(s) are on-air. All Move moves are two-keyframe effects, with a starting location and an ending location.

  • Page 314: Program A Move On Program

    7. Operations Using Move mêçÖê~ã=~=jçîÉ=çå=mêçÖê~ã This mode enables you to program a move with the selected layer on both Program and Preview — after the layer has transitioned to Program. Use the following steps to program a move on Program: In the Layer Control Section , select the layer (on Program) that you want to move.
  • Page 315 — If you define a PIP to transition to 0 x 0 size, the raster box changes to a 4 x 4 pixel size. This enables you to know its location on the next transition. The raster box change also occurs after you pend the move.
  • Page 316 Remember that Move behaves differently, depending on the selected mode: • In Split mode, two PIPs or Keys in a mixer can be programmed and triggered independently (or simultaneously). You can pend individual layers or both layers — and then transition as desired.

  • Page 317: Working With Live Modes

    Live Mode Source Timing rëáåÖ=iáîÉ=pïáíÅÜ=mêçÖê~ãLmêÉîáÉï=jçÇÉ The Live Switch Program/Preview Mode turns both rows of the Source Selection Bus into two buses, both of which can be used to route sources into PIPs and Keys: Program • The top row is the Program bus. When you select sources here, you perform live Preview "cuts"...
  • Page 318 Program still indicates that the associated mixer is set to Mix Mode . • If a layer is on Preview only, the PIP or Key can be sized and positioned. • The Split and Mix modes operate in the normal manner.

  • Page 319: Live Mode Source Timing

    7. Operations Working with Live Modes To clear the entire mode, press Shift + Source . The button turns off, and the entire Source Selection Bus is returned to its normal functionality. Please note the following points regarding the Live Switch Source Mode : •...

  • Page 320: Working With Transitions

    Use the following steps to perform a Cut : Set up the desired “look” in Preview. In the Transition Section , press CUT to instantly cut the setup to Program. Cuts can also be performed directly on Program in the following three modes: •...

  • Page 321: Wipe

    In the Transition Type field, select the desired Wipe pattern. In the Transition Edge Width field, select the desired wipe edge. In the Transition Section , press AUTO TRANS to wipe the setup to Program. j~åì~ä=qê~åëáíáçåë Cuts and wipes can be performed manually with the T-Bar .

  • Page 322: Working With Presets

    This section provides detailed instructions for working with Presets. The Preset Section enables you to store and recall entire Controller setups. Each Preset button represents one “look” of the entire Controller, including the current state of all mixers, layers, sources, backgrounds and the DSK.
  • Page 323 At this point, you can perform the transition, or press the Split button to keep the mixer in Split mode. With these facts in mind, you may wish to store (and organize) your Presets according to the use of resources: •...
  • Page 324 " section on page 322 for additional information. Select the “page” from which you want to recall the preset. In the Preset Section , hold down Page , then press the desired Preset button. The Red LED above the button lights to indicate the current page.
  • Page 325 If you change any other parameters, such as shadow opacity, border color, border style, image effects, etc., the system will not pend the move. • If you recall a Preset with a defined Move to an empty layer, both the starting and ending points of the recalled Move will be used. mêÉëÉí=kçíÉë...

  • Page 326: Layer And Aux Control

    7. Operations Layer and Aux Control i~óÉê=~åÇ=^ìñ=`çåíêçä Note The Layer and Aux Control features are currently not implemented. AUX — Information to be provided. Encore Presentation System • User’s Guide...

  • Page 327: Working With User Keys

    Encore’s User Key feature enables you to select all (or a portion) of the current layer’s attributes (such as border color, size, effects, etc.), and store them on a User Key . Those attributes can then be applied to any active layer on Preview. Please note: •...

  • Page 328: Working With Tallies

    • When the "mapped" input is removed from Program, the associated tally turns off. • Tally functionality can be tested. On the System Menu , press { DIAG } > { TALLY } to initiate the test. • In Appendix A, refer to the “...

  • Page 329: Enable/Disable Controller Lockout

    182. Use the following steps to enable Controller panel lockout: On the Lockout Code Menu , select the type of lockout code you wish to use: Default or Custom . If Custom is selected, use the Change Lockout Code Menu to enter the desired code.

  • Page 330: Using Backup And Restore

    7. Operations Using Backup and Restore rëáåÖ=_~Åâìé=~åÇ=oÉëíçêÉ The Encore system enables you to backup and restore all (or a portion) of the complete system configuration setup using a customer supplied flash memory card. The following topics are discussed: • System Backup •...
  • Page 331 On the VP/SP to Restore line, select the device(s) that you wish to restore. Choose between All devices, or the ID of a specific device (e.g., 1 , 2 , 3 ). Press { RESTORE } to restore the selected system configuration.

  • Page 332: Working With Frame Grabs

    Chapter 5, refer to the “ Background Input Setup Menu " section on page 217. • Ensure that you are familiar with the Frame Grab Menu . In Chapter 5, refer to the “ Frame Grab Menu " section on page 225 for details.
  • Page 333 BG A , BG B , the DSK , or any of the scaled inputs (layers). The following important rules apply: If BG A , BG B , or the DSK is on Program , a frame cannot be captured. If you attempt a capture, you will get an error message.
  • Page 334 DSK Setup " sections for instructions. Ensure that BG A , BG B or the DSK are not on Program. If they are, you will get a pop-up prompt. Transition these layers off Program in the normal manner. In the Layer Control Section , select the background (or DSK) from which you want to capture.
  • Page 335 Use the following steps to capture a frame from a layer. Ensure that BG A , BG B or the DSK are not on Program. If they are, you will get a pop-up prompt. Transition these layers off Program in the normal manner.

  • Page 336: Saving Frames In Permanent Memory

    " Capturing Frames from a Layer " on page 335. On the Frame Grab Menu , use the Frame Number line to select the frame that you wish to save. Warning Do not execute the next step during live production. All controls will be locked during the "save"...

  • Page 337: Erasing And Deleting Frames

    ) Use the following steps to delete a saved frame. On the Frame Grab Menu , press { DELETE } to display the Frame Delete Menu . On the Saved Location line, select the frame that you wish to delete.
  • Page 338 On the Frame Grab Menu , select the frame store that you wish to erase. Press { ERASE } to display the Frame Erase Menu . Press { YES } to erase the selected frame. All front panel controls will be locked for 1 to 2 minutes.

  • Page 339: Working With The Dsk

    Use the following steps to perform a downstream key: Ensure that the DSK is properly set up, and the key " type " is selected on the DSK Input Setup Menu . In Chapter 6, refer to the "...
  • Page 340 7. Operations Working with the DSK Encore Presentation System • User’s Guide...
  • Page 341 ^K==péÉÅáÑáÅ~íáçåë få=qÜáë=^ééÉåÇáñ This appendix provides detailed technical specifications for the Encore Presentation System. The following topics are discussed: • Input Specifications • Output Specifications • Physical and Electrical Specifications • Communications Specifications • Pinouts • Input and Output Resolutions Encore Presentation System • User’s Guide...

  • Page 342: Input Specifications

    Parameter Specification Mixer/Effects Channels Analog Inputs RGBHV / RGBS / RGsB computer video, YPbPr video (SD or HD), S-video, or Composite video on 15-pin HD connector (2 per M/E board) SD and HDSDI Per SMPTE 259M-C (NTSC / PAL resolution) SMPTE 292M...

  • Page 343: Output Specifications

    Table A-2. Encore Video Processor Output Specifications Output Parameter Specification Preview Output Analog Outputs RGBHV / RGBS / RGsB, YPbPr video (SD or HD), on 15-pin HD connectors DVI Output Per DDWG 1.0 on DVI-I connector Program Output 1 Analog Outputs...

  • Page 344: Physical And Electrical Specifications

    ^K==péÉÅáÑáÅ~íáçåë Physical and Electrical Specifications mÜóëáÅ~ä=~åÇ=bäÉÅíêáÅ~ä=péÉÅáÑáÅ~íáçåë= The table below lists Encore Presentation System physical and electrical specifications. Table A-3. Encore Physical and Electrical Specifications Parameter Detail Specification Power Video Processor 120-240 VAC - 50/60 Hz., Auto-selecting 1.0A maximum Controllers 120-240 VAC - 50/60 Hz., Auto-selecting 1.7A maximum...

  • Page 345: Communications Specifications

    ^K==péÉÅáÑáÅ~íáçåë Communications Specifications `çããìåáÅ~íáçåë=péÉÅáÑáÅ~íáçåë= The table below lists Encore Presentation System communications specifications. Table A-4. Encore Communications Specifications Parameter Detail Specification RS-232 Video Processor DB-9 Female, DCE, 115k Baud Controller (Console) DB-9 Female, DCE, 115k Baud Controller (EXT COMM) DB-9 Female, DCE, 115k Baud...

  • Page 346: Pinouts

    • Tally Connector asf=`çååÉÅíçê=máåçìíë The figure below illustrates the DVI connector: Figure A-1. DVI Connector The table below lists DVI Connector pinouts. Please note: • T.M.D.S = Transition Minimized Differential Signal • DDC = Display Data Channel Table A-5. DVI Connector Pinouts...

  • Page 347: Dvi-I Connector Pinouts

    The figure below illustrates the DVI-I connector: C1 C2 C3 C4 Figure A-2. DVI-I Connector The table below lists DVI-I Connector pinouts. Please note: • T.M.D.S = Transition Minimized Differential Signal • DDC = Display Data Channel Table A-6. DVI-I Connector Pinouts...

  • Page 348: Analog 15-Pin D Connector

    V Sync Green return Blue return Note that each M/E’s Analog Input connectors ( A and B ) accept a variety of analog formats including VGA, low-resolution composite video, S-video and YUV component video. • For RGB with H and V sync, use the VGA connector directly.

  • Page 349: Ethernet Connector

    ^K==péÉÅáÑáÅ~íáçåë Pinouts bíÜÉêåÉí=`çååÉÅíçê The figure below illustrates the Ethernet connector: Figure A-4. Ethernet Connector The table below lists Ethernet connector pinouts. Table A-9. Ethernet Connector Pinouts Signal Wire Color TX Data + White / Orange TX Data - Orange RX Data +...

  • Page 350: Serial Connector

    ^K==péÉÅáÑáÅ~íáçåë Pinouts pÉêá~ä=`çååÉÅíçê The figure below illustrates the Video Processor’s Serial connector, and the Ext Comm and Console connectors on both Controller models. All connectors are identical. Figure A-5. Serial Connector The table below lists Serial , Ext Comm and Console connector pinouts.

  • Page 351: Tally Connector

    Tally outputs may be used to signal when input devices (cameras) are “live.” • Each contact has a rating of 1 Amp at 30 VDC, and 0.5 Amps at 125 VDC. • A mating connector is required — see the diagrams below.

  • Page 352: Input And Output Resolutions

    ^K==péÉÅáÑáÅ~íáçåë Input and Output Resolutions fåéìí=~åÇ=lìíéìí=oÉëçäìíáçåë The tables on the following pages provide comprehensive lists of available input and output resolutions. Please note: • In Chapter 5, refer to the “ Input Menu Description ” section on page 139 for details on assigning input resolutions.

  • Page 353: Input Resolutions

    ^K==péÉÅáÑáÅ~íáçåë Input and Output Resolutions • 1280x1024 @47.95 fåéìí=oÉëçäìíáçåë • 1280x1024 @48 Input resolutions are listed below. Each • 1280x1024 @50 entry lists Format @Fv (Hz) . • • 1280x1024 @59.94 NTSC (480i) • • 1280x1024 @60 720x480p • •...
  • Page 354 • 1920x1080i @59.94 • 1920x1080i @60 • 2048x1080p @48 • 2048x1080p @50 • 2048x1080p II @50 • 2048x1080p @59.94 • 2048x512p @59.94 • 2048x1080p @60 • 1920x1200p @60 • Apple 1200p @60 • 875p Encore Presentation System • User’s Guide...

  • Page 355: Output Resolutions

    ^K==péÉÅáÑáÅ~íáçåë Input and Output Resolutions • 1280x1024 @75 lìíéìí=oÉëçäìíáçåë • 1364x768 @47.95 Output resolutions are listed below. Each • 1364x768 @48 entry lists Format @Fv (Hz) . • • 1364x768 @50 NTSC (480i) • • 1364x768 @59.94 720x480p • •...
  • Page 356 ^K==péÉÅáÑáÅ~íáçåë Input and Output Resolutions • 1920x1080i @60 • 2048x1080p @48 • 2048x1080p @50 • 2048x1080p II @50 • 2048x1080p @59.94 • 2048x512p @59.94 • 2048x1080p @60 Encore Presentation System • User’s Guide...

  • Page 357: In This Appendix

    In the unlikely event that a product is required to return for repair, please call the following number and ask for a Sales Engineer to receive a Return Merchandise Authorization number (RMA).

  • Page 358: Contact Information

    Noordlaan 5 8520 Kuurne BELGIUM • Phone: +32 56.36.82.11 • Fax: +32 56.35.16.51 • Website: www.barco.com Technical Support • Tech Line: (866) 374-7878 — 24 hours per day, 7 days per week • E-mail: folsomsupport@barco.com Encore Presentation System • User’s Guide...

  • Page 359: In This Appendix

    `K==réÖê~ÇáåÖ=pçÑíï~êÉ få=qÜáë=^ééÉåÇáñ The following topics are discussed in this Appendix: • Software Upgrade Overview • Hardware Requirements • Software Requirements • Downloading Software • Serial Upgrade Method • Ethernet Upgrade Method Encore Presentation System • User’s Guide...

  • Page 360: Software Upgrade Overview

    Note All software files listed above (and more) are contained in the file that you will download. Software files can be downloaded from either the Folsom FTP site or the Barco website, as described in the following “ Downloading Software ”...

  • Page 361: Downloading Software

    If you are using an FTP client, logon to our site as follows: User name : anonymous Password : your email address Example : johndoe@somecompany.com If you are using a web browser to access our FTP site, point the browser to: ftp://ftp.folsom.com Once logged on, navigate to the following directory: ftp://ftp.folsom.com/Image Processing/Encore/ Transfer the following file to the target folder on your PC: EncoreSystem_SPII Controller_Rev###.EXE...

  • Page 362: Serial Upgrade Method

    ” section on page 364. pÉêá~ä=réÖê~ÇÉ=jÉíÜçÇ Use the following steps to upgrade Encore software using a serial PC connection: Connect the Console port on the back of the Encore Controller to the COM 1 port on your PC. Power-up the Encore Presentation System.
  • Page 363 With communication status OK, continue with step 9 . To upload files to the Controller, click " Open script file to read and upload ." 10. In the dialog, select " Complete_Load.sld " and click Open . The Encore menu should immediately display the "...

  • Page 364: Ethernet Upgrade Method

    On the PC, click Start > Programs > Barco Folsom > Encore System_SPII Controller Software #.## . In the next pop-up menu in sequence, click the Flash Loader line to launch the Flash Loader utility. Figure C-2. Flash Loader Utility Click Communication >...

  • Page 365: Troubleshooting Ethernet Communication

    ” section on page 365. 10. To upload files to the Controller, click " Open script file to read and upload ." 11. In the dialog, select " Complete_Load.sld " and click Open . The Encore menu should immediately display the " System in LOADER MODE " message.
  • Page 366 Use the unit’s actual IP address, as determined in step 2 above. If the computer is able to successfully communicate with the Controller, you will see a series of “ replies ” from the target IP address. Repeat the upgrade procedure as outlined in the “ Ethernet Upgrade Method ”...

  • Page 367: Screenpro-Ii Configurations

    • ScreenPRO-II Configurations • PresentationPRO-II Aux Configuration • ImagePRO Aux Configuration pÅêÉÉåmolJff=`çåÑáÖìê~íáçåë For your reference, this section provides illustrations of various ScreenPRO-II routing and communications configurations: • Internal Router Configuration • External Serial Router Configuration • External Ethernet Router Configuration •...
  • Page 368 ScreenPRO-II Configurations fåíÉêå~ä=oçìíÉê=`çåÑáÖìê~íáçå The diagram below illustrates an Encore configuration that uses two ScreenPRO-II units with internal source routing. Each ScreenPRO-II is set up as a unique destination. Internal Routing ScreenPRO-II Side Screen 1 Analog Inputs 1-8 HD/SD Inputs 1-2...
  • Page 369 For each router, connect two outputs to each ScreenPRO-II. • On the Router Specification Menu , select the correct router and manufacturer, and set the “ Communication Type ” to LANTRONIX . In Chapter 6, refer to the “ Router Setup ”...
  • Page 370 For each router, connect two outputs to each ScreenPRO-II. • On the Router Specification Menu , select the correct router and manufacturer, and set the “ Communication Type ” to ETHERNET . In Chapter 6, refer to the “ Router Setup ”...
  • Page 371 “ Router Setup ” section on page 250 for instructions. • Router inputs are mapped using the Input Patch Menu . In Chapter 6, refer to the “ Output Format Setup ” section on page 263 for instructions. Encore Presentation System • User’s Guide...

  • Page 372: Presentationpro-Ii Aux Configuration

    PresentationPRO-II units can be connected to the Encore Controller via Ethernet for use as Aux destinations. In this manner, AUX outputs from up to two routers are connected to the PresentationPRO-II — so that any available source used in the Encore system can be displayed on a given monitor.

  • Page 373: Imagepro Aux Configuration

    ) or the web site ( www.barco.com On each router (1 x Analog, 1 x SDI, 1 x DVI), ensure that an unused router output is physically connected to an ImagePRO input. Make a note of these connection patches, as they will need to be entered during the setup procedure.
  • Page 374 ImagePRO Aux Configuration Encore Presentation System • User’s Guide...

  • Page 375: In This Appendix

    The following application notes are provided in this Appendix: • Encore Controller to Router Connections • Router Interface Notes Encore Presentation System • User’s Guide...

  • Page 376: Encore Controller To Router Connections

    This application note provides information on how to use RS-232 communications to connect the Encore Controller (both the SC and LC models) to various routers and peripheral equipment. All RS-232 connections to the Controller are made through the controller's DB-9 EXT COMM port.
  • Page 377 Encore Controller to Router Connections buq=`ljj=máåçìíë The table below illustrates the pinouts on Encore's EXT COMM serial connector. Note Data "direction" information is provided from the point of view of the Encore controller. Figure E-1. Ext Comm Connector Table E-1. Ext Comm Connector Pinouts...
  • Page 378 Encore Controller to Router Connections `~ÄäÉ=`çååÉÅíáçå=Ô=píê~áÖÜí=qÜêçìÖÜ The table below illustrates the required pin connections for typical Encore-to-Router configurations. A straight-through RS-232 cable is used between Encore and the router. Encore Controller (SC or LC) MatrixPRO SDI Router RS-232 Straight-through Figure E-2.
  • Page 379 Encore Controller to Router Connections `~ÄäÉ=`çååÉÅíáçå=Ô=kìää=jçÇÉã The table below illustrates the required pin connections for alternate Encore-to-Router configurations (such as to Extron routers). A null modem RS-232 cable is used. Encore Controller (SC or LC) Extron Router RS-232 Null Modem Figure E-3.
  • Page 380 Encore Controller to Router Connections i~åíêçåáñ=bíÜÉêåÉí=íç=pÉêá~ä=`~ÄäÉ=`çååÉÅíáçå Because Encore Controllers only have one RS-232 serial port (EXT COMM), an external device (such as the Lantronix UDS200) is required for multiple RS-232 connections. The Lantronix UDS200 connects to Encore via Ethernet, and provides two RS-232 ports.

  • Page 381: Router Connection Table

    RS-232 cable requirements vary. Use the table in the following section for specific cable requirements for various routers. oçìíÉê=`çååÉÅíáçå=q~ÄäÉ The table below illustrates numerous notes and cable requirements, when connecting Encore to various routers. Table E-5. Router Connection Table Router...
  • Page 382 Table E-5. Router Connection Table (Continued) Router Note ISIS … when connecting to Encore Controller … when connecting to Lantronix If required, try reversing null modem cable vs. straight through cable, if the connection does not function properly. Encore Presentation System • User’s Guide...

  • Page 383: Router Interface Notes

    Press { TEST COMM } to establish communications. Due to the Extron protocol, the router’s matrix size will not be read by the Controller, but will instead default to 32 x 23. When you return from the Ethernet Setup Menu to the Router Specification Menu , dial in the proper number of inputs and outputs to gain full access to the router.
  • Page 384 Refer to the router " Installation, Configuration, and Operation Manual " for more information on how to create user accounts. The manual will also describe how to properly change the IP address of the router. This will be necessary in order to set the router to a compatible static IP address.
  • Page 385 {MAX} ......221 {AR} ....... .141 {MIN} .
  • Page 386 ..... .187 Aux ....... .167 preview button .
  • Page 387 ..... . .208, 221 Clone ....... .36 button .
  • Page 388 ......97 Ctrlr IP ......171 rear panels .
  • Page 389 Description Device ......159 alphanumeric keypad ....109 DHCP console lighting section .
  • Page 390 EFFECTS ......137 DSK ......23, 35 Effects .
  • Page 391 ......23 FTP site ......361 video processing .
  • Page 392 ...337 H Pos .......200 patch inputs .
  • Page 393 ... . .55 Hue ....... .202 single screen Encore .
  • Page 394 ... 118 Key ....... . .20 function section, controller LC .
  • Page 395 .....204 LOS ....... . .34 background .
  • Page 396 ..... . .120, 299 None .......237 mode, understanding .
  • Page 397 ..... . . 311 Notice ....... .2 using source preview .
  • Page 398 ..34, 68 PIP ........21 Previous button .
  • Page 399 ....37 RMA ....... .357 raster box size .
  • Page 400 Sections, controller ....104 Seqs .......108 Safety Sequence, system setup .
  • Page 401 Sizing menu description ....145 Status .......108 Softkeys .
  • Page 402 DSK ......237 TBar ....... .125 &...
  • Page 403 Keys in mix mode ....303 V Pos .......200 Keys, split mode .
  • Page 404 Index Encore Presentation System • User’s Guide...

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