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Extron electronics Annotator 300 User Manual

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Annotator 300
HDCP-Compliant Annotation Graphics Processor
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68-2378-01, Rev. D
08 24

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  • Page 1 Annotator 300 HDCP-Compliant Annotation Graphics Processor User Guide Category 68-2378-01, Rev. D 08 24...
  • Page 2 Safety Instructions Safety Instructions • English Instructions de sécurité • Français AVERTISSEMENT : Ce pictogramme, , lorsqu’il est utilisé sur le produit, WARNING: This symbol, , when used on the product, is intended to signale à l’utilisateur la présence à l’intérieur du boîtier du produit d’une alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the tension électrique dangereuse susceptible de provoquer un choc électrique.
  • Page 3 • 安全说明 简体中文 警告： 产品上的这个标志意在警告用户, 该产品机壳内有暴露的危险电 压， 有触电危险。 注意： 产品上的这个标志意在提示用户, 设备随附的用户手册中有重 要的操作和维护(维修)说明。 关于我们产品的安全指南、遵循的规范、EMI/EMF 的兼容性、无障碍使 用的特性等相关内容，敬请访问 Extron 网站 , www.extron.com，参见 Extron 安全 规范指南，产品编号 68-290-01 。 安全記事 • 繁體中文 안전 지침 • 한국어 警告: 若產品上使用此符號， 是為了提醒使用者， 產品機殼內存在未隔離的危險 경고: 이 기호 가 제품에 사용될 경우, 제품의 인클로저 내에 있는 접지되지 電壓，...
  • Page 4 FCC Class A Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. The Class A limits provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 5 Conventions Used in this Guide Notifications The following notifications are used in this guide: CAUTION: Risk of minor personal injury. ATTENTION : Risque de blessure mineure. ATTENTION: • Risk of property damage. • Risque de dommages matériels. NOTE: A note draws attention to important information. Software Commands Commands are written in the fonts shown here: ^AR Merge Scene,,0p1 scene 1,1 ^B 51 ^W^C.0...
  • Page 7 Output Configuration ............................18 Advance Configuration ..........................19 View Comm Settings ............................20 Exit Menu ..............................20 On-Screen Annotation ......................... 21 Touchpanel Configuration ...........................21 USB Port Connections ............................21 Touchpanel Calibration ............................22 Annotator Toolbars and Buttons .........................22 Default Annotation Buttons ...........................23 Annotator 300 • Contents...
  • Page 8 Date/Time Settings ............................69 Configure This Device ..........................70 Device Info ..............................70 Passwords ..............................71 Ethernet Connection ..........................73 Ethernet Link ..............................73 Default Address ............................73 Telnet Utility ................................74 Connect as a Telnet Client ...........................74 Telnet Tips ..............................74 Subnetting Basics ............................76 Annotator 300 • Contents viii...
  • Page 9 Equipment Mounting ..........................78 Mounting the Annotator 300 ..........................78 Tabletop Placement ............................78 Mounting Kits ...............................78 Furniture Mounting ............................80 Annotator 300 • Contents...
  • Page 10 HDMI and bidirectional control signals to a DTP receiver over a shielded twisted pair cable up to 330 feet (100 meters). The Annotator 300 offers a wide range of annotation tools and controls, all easily accessible by the presenter using an intuitive on-screen GUI.
  • Page 11 • Remote powering of DTP receiver — The Annotator 300 can provide remote power to a DTP receiver over the twisted pair connection, eliminating the need for a separate power supply at the remote unit.
  • Page 12 • Front panel security lockout — This feature locks out all front panel functions except for input selection; all functions however, are available through Ethernet, USB, or RS-232 control. Annotator 300 • Introduction...
  • Page 13 • Internal Extron Everlast power supply — Provides worldwide power compatibility, with high-demonstrated reliability and low power consumption for reduced operating cost. • Extron Everlast Power Supply is covered by a 7-year parts and labor warranty Annotator 300 • Introduction...
  • Page 14 D IS Extron IV E Annotator 300 HDCP-Compliant -- A 0- 24 HDMI Annotation /6 0 Processor with DTP Extension HDMI HDMI Touchscreen 2 DisplayPort Touchscreen 1 Document Laptop MacBook Camera Figure 1. Typical Annotator 300 Application Annotator 300 • Introduction...
  • Page 15 Installation Overview Follow these steps to install and set up the Annotator 300 for operation: 1. Turn off all of the equipment. Ensure that the video source and the output display are all turned off and disconnected from the power source.
  • Page 16 USB A ports (2) Remote Contact port Figure 2. Annotator 300 Rear Panel Features Power and Video Input Connections Power port — Plug a standard IEC power cord into this connector to connect the unit to a 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz power source.
  • Page 17 A cable wired the same at both ends is called RJ-45 end and T568B at the other (Tx and Rx pairs a "straight-through" cable because no pin/pair Connector reversed) is a "crossover" cable. assignments are swapped. Figure 3. RJ-45 Pin Assignment for Ethernet Communication Annotator 300 • Installation...
  • Page 18 4. Loosely place the included tie wrap around the HDMI connector and the LockIt lacing bracket ( 5. While holding the connector securely against the lacing bracket, use pliers or similar tools to tighten the tie wrap, then remove any excess length ( Annotator 300 • Installation...
  • Page 19 Operation This section describes the operation of the Annotator 300. Topics include: • Front Panel Features • Operation • Front Panel Menu System Front Panel Features AUTO MENU CAPTURE INPUTS ADJUST IMAGE CONFIG ANNOTATOR 300 RECALL NEXT ANNOTATION GRAPHICS PROCESSOR Figure 6.
  • Page 20 • Analysez minutieusement les différents modes de réinitialisation. Appliquer le mauvais mode de réinitialisation peut causer une perte inattendue de la programmation de la mémoire flash, une reconfiguration des ports ou une réinitialisation du contrôleur. Annotator 300 • Operation...
  • Page 21 Reset Mode Summary Mode Activation Purpose/Notes Result The Annotator 300 reverts to the This mode reverts to the factory Hold down the recessed RESET button while applying power to the factory default firmware. Event default firmware version if unit scripting does not start if the device is incompatibility issues arise with powered in this mode.
  • Page 22 Recalling an Image Front Panel Lockout (Executive Modes) The Annotator 300 has two levels of front panel lockouts that limits the front panel controls. Putting the device in lock mode enhances security by protecting against inappropriate or accidental changes to settings.
  • Page 23 44). Front Panel Menu System The Annotator 300 can be configured using the front panel menu system. There are six configuration menus and Command and an exit menu (see figure 11). The device can also be configured via SIS commands (see...
  • Page 24 Rotate Temperature 96 F 35 C to change address. Indicates Internal temperature (not adjustable). Next Factory Reset Hold Auto Img Press and hold Auto Image to reset unit to factory settings. Figure 12. Menu System Overview Annotator 300 • Operation...
  • Page 25 NOTE: Default setting is <N/A>. Select <N/A>, and press the NEXT button to move to the next submenu without recalling. 4. Press the NEXT button. The preset is recalled, the image changes to the recalled settings, and the LCD goes back to the top level User Presets menu. Annotator 300 • Operation...
  • Page 26 Refer to the table below for adjustable settings for each signal format. Input Format YUVp/ YUVi RGBcvS S-Vid Composite HDMI DisplayPort HDTV Film Detect H Start V Start Phase Total Pixels Active Pixels Active Lines EDID Table 2. Adjustments Possible per Signal Format Annotator 300 • Operation...
  • Page 27 YUV 444 Full, or YUV 444 Limited, YUV 422 Full, or YUV 422 Limited) can be selected. 4. Rotate either ADJUST knob to select the output HDMI format. 5. Press the NEXT button to proceed to the HDCP Note submenu. Annotator 300 • Operation...
  • Page 28 Figure 14. Calibration Steps connected touchpanels. 7. Repeat for each connected touchpanel screen. 8. Press any front panel button to exit the sequence and save the data. Annotator 300 • Operation...
  • Page 29 When already connected to a remote PC via LAN, changing the IP address can result in the loss of connection. • The default IP address of the Annotator 300 is 198.162.254.254. 4. Press the MENU button to save all settings and exit the Edit Comm Setting menu. Exit Menu Press the NEXT button to exit the menu system and return to the default display cycle.
  • Page 30 Touchpanels can be connected via the two rear panel USB ports. Using a suitable USB-A cable, connect a touchscreen device or hubs to the either of the two USB A ports on the rear panel of the Annotator 300. Do not connect more than four hubs in line (four deep).
  • Page 31 Touchpanel Calibration If a touchpanel is attached to the Annotator 300, touch accuracy can be calibrated. Refer to the Calibrate Panels on page 19 for details on calibrating the touchpanels. Annotator Toolbars and Buttons The Annotator 300 output includes graphical toolbars for annotating. The toolbars can be enabled or disabled as desired.
  • Page 32 Input selection — Selecting this button opens a pop-up palette displaying the three inputs of the Annotator 300. Selecting any input button switches the display to that input. Pointer — Selecting this button changes the cursor to an extra-large arrow of the currently selected color.
  • Page 33 Zoom — Select this to zoom in to a specific area of the screen. Using the cursor, create a rectangle at the desired area and the Annotator 300 zooms in to view that area. If the boundaries of the area are beyond the zoom capabilities, then the view does not change.
  • Page 34 Default IP Addresses To access the Annotator 300 via the LAN port, the IP address, subnet mask, and the gateway address for the devices are needed. If the IP address has been changed to an address comprised of words and characters, the...
  • Page 35 Number of Connections The Annotator 300 can have up to 200 simultaneous TCP connections, including all HTTP sockets and Telnet connections. When the connection limit is reached, the processor accepts no new connections until some have been closed.
  • Page 36 Processor Error Response When the Annotator 300 receives an SIS command and determines that it is valid, it performs the command and sends a response to the host device. If the processor is unable to perform the command because the command is invalid or contains invalid parameters, the processor returns an error response to the host.
  • Page 37 Input selection (1 to 3) Output selection 0 = All outputs (only available for Video Mute) 1 = Output 1 Only (HDMI) 2 = Output 2A Only (HDMI) 3 = Output 2B Only (DTP) Annotator 300 • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 38 INPUT PRESET XXX (for example, USER PRESET 11 or INPUT PRESET 005). Picture adjustment 0 to 127 (default = 64) Three digit response – 0 padding H or V position (range -11000 to +11000) X1& H or V size (range 10 to 11000) Annotator 300 • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 39 39 = 1080p @ 24 Hz 203 = Custom output rate 3 24 = 480p @ 59.94 Hz 40 = 1080p @ 25 Hz 25 = 480p @ 60 Hz 41 = 1080p @ 29.97 Hz Annotator 300 • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 40 Overscan (Applied only to SMPTE [NTSC/PAL, 480p – 1080p] input rates) 0 = 0.0% (default for RGB, HDMI, DisplayPort) 1 = 2.5% (default for YUV Auto, RGBcvS, S-Video, and Composite video) 2 = 5.0% Annotator 300 • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 41 10 = Zoom tool 3 = Highlighter 8 = Text tool 11 = Pan tool 4 = Vector line Font selection 16 character file name including *.TTF extension 0 = default font (DeJaVuSans) Annotator 300 • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 42 Screen saver status 0 = Active input; timer not running 1 = No active input; timer is running; output sync still active 2 = No active input; timer has expired; output sync disabled Annotator 300 • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 43 1031 = German keyboard layout 1034 = Spanish keyboard layout 1036 = French keyboard layout 2057 = Great Britain keyboard layout = Filename/prefix name without extension (12 characters) X7& = Filename with extension Annotator 300 • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 44 Passwords are case sensitive. • A user password cannot be assigned if no administrator password exists; the E14 error code is returned. If the administrator password is cleared, the user password is also removed. Annotator 300 • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 45 = EDID emulation (see EDID emulation on page 31 for resolution and refresh rates) nnnnn.bin = EDID filename: . Can include a full path name. File carries 128 or 256 bytes of data. Annotator 300 • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 46 View vertical location of first VSRT active line in active input. KEY: = Input selectio = H/V start: 0 to 255 (default midpoint = 128, translates to the default value in the input lookup tables) Annotator 300 • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 47 Turn film mode detection on. *1FILM Film X1)] Disable film detect Turn film mode detection off. *0FILM Film View setting X1)] View setting. FILM KEY: = Input selection ( = Off/disabled ( ) or on/enabled ( Annotator 300 • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 48 Increment value Increase value. +BRIT Brit X1%] Decrement value Decrease value. -BRIT Brit X1%] View value Show brightness level. BRIT KEY: = Input selection = Picture adjustment: (default ); (three digit response - padding) Annotator 300 • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 49 Output scaler rate Set output rate EX2! X2!] Select output resolution and RATE Rate refresh rate. X2!] View output rate Show selected output rate. RATE KEY: Scaler resolution = Scaler resolution (see on page 30) Annotator 300 • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 50 Enable AFL mode Locks the outputs refresh rate to 1GLOK Glok1 the inputs refresh rate. X1)] View AFL mode setting View current global AFL mode. GLOK KEY: = Off/disable ( ) or on/enable ( Annotator 300 • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 51 X2%] Recall preset 1Rpr Recalls user preset selected input. X2%] Save preset 1Spr Saves user preset selected input. Delete/clear preset X2%] PRST PrstX1* Clears user preset selected input. KEY: = User presets ( Annotator 300 • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 52 Set auto memory off. Default *0AMEM Amem settings are always used unless input preset is recalled manually. X1)] View setting AMEM View auto memory status for KEY: = Input selection = Off/disable ( ) or on/enable ( Annotator 300 • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 53 = Executive mode status: = Off/disabled (default) 1 = Exe Mode 1— Complete front panel lockout = Exe Mode 2 — Partial front panel lockout (only input selection and Auto-Image are still available) Annotator 300 • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 54 . Default setting is (enable). X1)] Disable HDCP Authorization Disable HDCP Authorization on *0HDCP HdcpE input View status X1)] View HDCP Authorization status. HDCP KEY: = Input selection = Off/disable ( ) or on/enable ( Annotator 300 • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 55 Fill0 View setting X1)] View current fill setting. FILL NOTE: The fill setting applies to rectangles and ellipses drawn after the setting has been modified. KEY: = Off/disable ( ) or on/enable ( Annotator 300 • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 56 Ashw annotations. X7!] View font View setting. ASHW KEY: = Output group selection: = All outputs (default) = Output 2A and 2B only (HDMI and DTP) = Output 1 only (HDMI) = None Annotator 300 • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 57 Enter calibration mode Enter touchpanel calibration 1PCAL Pcal1 mode. Exit calibration mode Exit touchpanel calibration mode. 0PCAL Pcal0 X1)] View setting View calibration setting. PCAL KEY: = = Off/disable ( ) or on/enable ( Annotator 300 • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 58 = None Menu graphics Load default OSD Loads the factory default OSD 0MLOD Mlod00 from the firmware. Load user defined OSD Checks the file system for custom 1MLOD Mlod01 OSD and reloads the images. Annotator 300 • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 59 2 = Attached USB drive (only ONE USB drive can be connected) 3 = Network location (location must be configured or issued) = Filename/prefix name without extension (12 characters) X7& = Filename with extension Annotator 300 • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 60 No distinction is made between upper and lower case. The first character must be an alpha character.The last character must not be a minus sign/hyphen. X6& 192.13.198.131/AnaheimCourt/Room20 = Network folder path (spaces not allowed); Example: Annotator 300 • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 61 This reset is similar to but excludes IP address, subnet mask, gateway addresses, unit name, DHCP setting, and port mapping (telnet/web/direct access) in order to maintain communications with device. Recommended after a firmware update. Annotator 300 • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 62 Save box configuration to file Backup the current device Cfg1* system configuration Restore configuration from file X7*] Restore device configuration Cfg0* system KEY: = Configuration type: = IP config (ip.cfg) = Box specific parameters (box.cfg) Annotator 300 • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 63 X14( = Default name (annotator-300 + last 3 pairs of the MAC address - for example; annotator 300-##-##-##) X16( = Time-out in 10 second steps, 1 to 65000 (default = 30 = 30 seconds)
  • Page 64 # Bytes used out of #Kbytes Verbose mode 2/3 Inf03* # Bytes used out of #Kbytes Request user memory usage # Bytes used out of #Kbytes Verbose mode 2/3 Inf04* # Bytes used out of #Kbytes Annotator 300 • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 65 ). Leading zeros are optional in setting values in each of four fields, and are suppressed in 255.255.0.0 returned values. Default subnet mask = X14( annotator-300 annotator 300-##-##-## = Default name ( + last 3 pairs of the MAC address - for example; Annotator 300 • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 66 That is called verbose (wordy) relationship between the processor and a connected device. For a direct RS-232/USB connection, the processor is set for Verbose mode by default. When the Annotator 300 is connected via Ethernet, Verbose mode is disabled by default in order to reduce the amount of communication traffic on the network.
  • Page 67 Erase user-supplied file • {filename}EF W{filename}EF {filename} Erase current directory and its files W%2FEF Erase current directory and //EF W%2F%2FEEF subdirectories Annotator 300 • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 68 Product Configuration Software The Annotator 300 can be easily configured using Extron Product Configuration Software (PCS). This section describes the software installation and communication (see the Annotator 300 Help File for detailed control information). Topics include: • Software and Firmware Installation •...
  • Page 69 For firmware, type in the name of the device into the Search Firmware field (see figure 20), and select the desired device. The selected firmware page opens below the search. NOTE: The desired device is not listed unless a firmware update is available. Figure 20. Firmware Download Center Annotator 300 • Product Configuration Software...
  • Page 70 Device Discovery panel (see figure 21). Figure 21. Device Discovery Screen 3. Select the Annotator 300 device by clicking on it to highlight it in the list ( 4. Click Connect ( Annotator 300 • Product Configuration Software...
  • Page 71 ), enter the port number or leave the field blank. PCS scans for the port if blank. NOTE: Select the Show Characters checkbox ( ) to display the password characters. 5. Click the Connect button ( ). A new device tab opens. Annotator 300 • Product Configuration Software...
  • Page 72 A new offline device configuration tab opens. NOTE: The Annotator 300 device tab (see the image at the right) has a grayed out indicator (circle) to indicate that there is no device connected and the software is running in offline configuration mode.
  • Page 73 Software Overview NOTE: For details about specific software features, see the Annotator 300 Help File. Software Menu The software menu contains options pertaining to PCS settings (see figure 26). Figure 26. Software Menu Show Expanded Device Tabs Selecting Show Expanded Device Tabs from the Software menu displays the device IP address or connection method in the Device tab (see figure 27).
  • Page 74 2. Click the Close Session(s) and Exit button ( ) to disconnect the software from connected devices, close all offline device tabs, and close the software. Alternatively, click the Cancel button ( ) to leave the software open. Annotator 300 • Product Configuration Software...
  • Page 75 Restore — Open a submenu containing restore options: • Restore this Device — Upload a saved configuration for the Annotator 300 to the connected device. • Restore to Multiple Devices — Upload a saved configuration file for the Annotator 300 to multiple devices on the network.
  • Page 76 Internal Web Page The Annotator 300 features an internal web server, displayed as a web page. This page allows you to monitor and adjust certain settings of the Annotator 300 via LAN connection. This section gives an overview of the internal web page, which is always available and cannot be erased or overwritten.
  • Page 77 Web Page Panels The Annotator 300 internal web page (see figure 33) provides an overall, read-only view of the status of the processor, with some editable fields, for the following categories: Communication Settings Input/Output Status Configure This Device Passwords RS-232 Settings...
  • Page 78 Date/Time Settings The Date/Time Settings panel displays the current device date and time settings. Figure 37. Date/Time Settings To sync the date and time of the device to a connected PC, click Sync to PC. Annotator 300 • Internal Web Page...
  • Page 79 The Configure This Device panel displays a link to download Extron PCS. Figure 39. Configure This Device Device Info The Device Info panel displays the device information and option to update firmware. Figure 40. Device Info Annotator 300 • Internal Web Page...
  • Page 80 The progress bar shows the progress of the firmware upload to the device. After uploading is completed, the device restarts. Reconnection to the device must be made to enable live configuration. Passwords The Password panel provides an option to set administrator or user passwords. Figure 43. Passwords Annotator 300 • Internal Web Page...
  • Page 81 3. In the Confirm Password: field, re-enter the password. 4. Click Apply. The password is now set. After an administrator password has been set, the user password fields become available and the password can now be set. Annotator 300 • Internal Web Page...
  • Page 82 Default Address An IP address is needed to access the Annotator 300 via LAN port. If the address has been changed to an addressed comprosed of words and cahracters, the actual numeric IP address can be deftermined using the ping utility.
  • Page 83 Connecting to the Anntoator 300 (Open command) You connect to the Annotator 300 using the Open command. Once your computer is connected to the unit you can enter the SIS commands the same as you would if you were using the RS-232 link.
  • Page 84 Local echo can be turned off by entering unset local echo at the Telnet prompt. If your computer is connected to the Annotator 300, and you need to access the Telnet prompt to turn local echo off, enter the escape sequence <Ctrl + ]>.
  • Page 85 IP addresses and octets, and subnet masks and octets. Gateways The Annotator 300 can communicate with a server that it uses for e-mail notification directly (if they are on the same subnet), or the communication can be routed via a gateway (a computer that provides a link between different subnets).
  • Page 86 255.255.0.0 (?.?.X.X) 255.255.0.0 (?.?.X.X) 255.255.0.0 (?.?.X.X) Remote IP Address: 192.168.2.25 190.190.2.25≠ 192.190.2.25 Match?: =.=.X.X — Match ≠.≠.X.X — No match =.≠.X.X — No match (Same subnet) (Different subnet) (Different subnet) Figure 49. Comparing the IP Addresses Annotator 300 • Ethernet Connection...
  • Page 87 • L’installation et l’entretien doivent être effectués par le personnel autorisé uniquement. The Annotator 300 can be set on a table, mounted in a rack, or mounted under a desk or table. Tabletop Placement Four adhesive rubber feet are included with the Annotator 300. For tabletop use, attach one foot at each corner on the bottom of the scaler, and place it where desired.
  • Page 88 Rack Mounting Mount the Annotator 300 to a rack using the pre-installed mounting brackets. To install the device, line up the screw holes on the brackets on both side of the device with the screw holes in the rack so the device is level (see figure 50).
  • Page 89 #8 Screw Mounting Bracket (4) Places MBU 149 Attach the UTM 100 to Each Side Mounting Bracket the rack ear, using the provided screws. Figure 51. Under-desk Mounting using the MBU 149 or UTM 100 Annotator 300 • Equipment Mounting...
  • Page 90 Touchscreens — Extron warrants touchscreen display and overlay components against any defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of invoice. Annotator 300 — Extron warrants the Annotator 300 against any defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five years from the date of invoice.