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  • Page 1 4.00 USER MANUAL Pulse LE...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    THANK YOU Thank you for choosing Analog Way. By following these simple steps, you should be able to operate the powerful Pulse LE (PLS200). TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 1-1. PLS200 OPERATING MODE 1-2. USEFUL TERMS AND DEFINITIONS HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2-1. SAFETY INSTRUCTION 2-2.
  • Page 4 OPERATING THE PLS200 4-1. THE PLS200 FRONT PANEL Overview Standby button Menu section Input selection section Freeze button PIP button Preset selection section Effect selection button Background Live button Take button 4-2. THE PLS200 MENU Menu navigation Home menu 4-3. WORKING WITH THE PLS200 Resetting default values PLS200 color codes Input selection settings...
  • Page 5 6-3. TRK-800 - Ref. TRK-800 6-4. RK-300 - Ref. RK-300 EXAMPLES AND TIPS 7-1. ABOUT EXAMPLES 7-2. EXAMPLES 7-3. EXTERNAL PROGRAMMING WARRANTY AND SERVICES INFORMATION 8-1. ANALOG WAY LIMITED WARRANTY 8-2. SERVICES AND RMA CONTACT INFORMATION HOW TO CONTACT US INFORMATION ON DISPOSAL...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    PIP or titling insertion on the live frame, while previewing your every move before going live. The Mixer mode is the Pulse LE native mode, and will display up to 4 layers (of which 2 live layers).

  • Page 7: Hardware Installation

    HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2-1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS All of the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated and should be maintained for further reference. Please follow all of the warnings on this product and its operating instructions. WARNING: To prevent the risk of electric shock and fire, do not expose this device to rain, humidity, intense heat sources (such as heaters and direct sunlight).
  • Page 8 INSTRUCTIONS DE SECURITE Afin de mieux comprendre le fonctionnement de cet appareil nous vous conseillons de bien lire toutes les consignes de sécurité et de fonctionnement de l’appareil avant utilisation. Conserver les instructions de sécurité et de fonctionnement afin de pouvoir les consulter ultérieurement. Respecter toutes les consignes marquées dans la documentation, sur le produit et sur ce document.
  • Page 9 INSTRUZIONI DI SECUREZZA Allo scopo di capire meglio il funzionamento di questa apparecchiatura vi consigliamo di leggere bene tutti i consigli di sicurezza e di funzionamento prima dell’utilizzo. Conservare le istruzioni di sicurezza e di funzionamento al fine di poterle consultare ulteriormente. Seguire tutti i consigli indicati su questo manuale e sull’apparecchiatura.
  • Page 10 SICHERHEITSHINWEISE Um den Betrieb dieses Geräts zu verstehen, raten wir Ihnen vor der Inbetriebnahme alle Sicherheits und Betriebsanweisungen genau zu lesen. Diese Sicherheits- und Betriebsanweisungen für einen späteren Gebrauch sicher aufbewahren. Alle in den Unterlagen, an dem Gerät und hier angegebenen Sicherheitsanweisungen einhalten.
  • Page 11 INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD Para comprender mejor el funcionamiento de este aparato, le recomendamos que le acuidadosamente todas las consignas de seguridad y de funcionamiento del aparato antes de usarlo. Conserve las instrucciones de seguridad y de funcionamiento para que pueda consultarlas posteriormente. Respete todas las consignas indicadas en la documentación, relacionadas con el producto y este documento.

  • Page 12: Unpacking And Inspection

    2-3. RACKMOUNT INFORMATION Tabletop mounting: The Pulse LE can be used directly on a table, the unit is equipped with 4 handy anti-slip rubber feet. Rack mounting: The Pulse LE is compatible with a 19” enclosure. Please follow the instructions below to install the device in a 19”...

  • Page 13: Cable & Adaptor Information

    2-4. CABLE AND ADAPTOR INFORMATION A large choice of cables and adaptors are compatible with the Pulse LE. To find which are to be used in your setup, please refer to the Hardware Specifications chapter. Please contact your distributor for a list of available cables and connectors for your Pulse LE.
  • Page 14 • HDTV - HD-YUV: Connectors: Inputs 4: female HD15. DVI Inputs 2: female DVI-I (analog pins). Formats: 720p/576p (60Hz), 1080i (50/60Hz), EDTV. Levels: Y = 1 Vp/p (0.7 V + sync.). Cr / Pr & Cb / Pb = 1 Vp/p (0.7 V + sync.). Sync.: Tri-level: ±0.3V (positive/negative).

  • Page 15: Output Specifications

    Output specifications • ANALOG OUTPUTS: Connector: Outputs 1 (Main) & 2 (Preview): female HD15, DVI-I (analog pins). Resolutions: Format Ratio Available Refresh Rates 640 x 480 4 : 3 50Hz 60Hz 72Hz 75Hz 800 x 600 4 : 3 50Hz 60Hz 72Hz 75Hz 848 x 480 16 : 9 50Hz 60Hz 72Hz 75Hz...

  • Page 16: Communication Specifications

    Resolutions: Format Ratio Refresh Rate 640 x 480 4 : 3 50Hz 60Hz 72Hz 75Hz 800 x 600 4 : 3 50Hz 60Hz 72Hz 75Hz 848 x 480 16 : 9 50Hz 60Hz 72Hz 75Hz 1024 x 768 4 : 3 50Hz 60Hz 72Hz 75Hz 1280 x 720 16 : 9...

  • Page 17: Environmental Specifications

    Environmental specifications Dimensions: W 482 x D 330 x H 45 mm 19”W x 13,8”D x 1,8”H Weight: 4,3 kg / 9,5 lbs. (Compatible with a Standard 19” rack, Height = 1 U). Cooling air flow from right side to left side. Max ambient operating temperature: <...

  • Page 18: Pin Outs

    Pin outs • Standard VGA 1- Red 6- Red Return 11- ID Bit 0 2- Green 7- Green Return 12- ID Bit 1 3- Blue 8- Blue Return 13- H Sync 4- ID Bit 2 9- No Pin 14- V Sync 5- Test (Gnd) 10- Sync Return 15- ID Bit 3...

  • Page 19: Hdcp Compliance

    This feature is particularly needed when HDCP is used with long cable to be sure that the communication is well handled. NOTE : as part of our policy of continuous improvement, Analog Way reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product improvements without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units.

  • Page 20: Connecting The Pl2300

    3-1. CONNECTING THE PLS200 The Pulse LE can be set up with up to 10 different sources, and will drive up to 2 digital DVI-D sources, 2 SD- SDI sources and 6 analog computer/video sources simultaneously. The versatility of the Pulse LE will allow for almost any event configuration and cater for all your projection needs.

  • Page 21: The Pls200 Rear Panel

    Overview The Pulse LE rear panel is equipped with 6 universal digital and analog inputs. Inputs #1 through #4 (4) are universal analog inputs. Inputs #5 & #6 share a DVI-D signal and a universal analog signal (plug the shipped Analog Way DVI/DB15 adaptor cable to use DVI-D and analog signals simultaneously).
  • Page 22 Inputs #1 to #6 UNIVERSAL COMPUTER & VIDEO INPUTS: Universal Inputs accept computer sources (RGBHV, RGBS, and RGsB (SOG) signals), standard TV/VIDEO sources (Composite video, S.VIDEO), Component video (YUV, RGBS & RGsB (SOG)), and HDTV sources (480p, 720p & 1080i). HD15: 1 x Universal Analog input on female HD15 connector.

  • Page 23: Dvi Inputs #1 - #2

    HD15 connector of the device and your RGB/S source. DVI Inputs #1 & #2 DVI AND ANALOG SOURCES: DVI Inputs #1 to #2 on the Pulse LE accept up to 2 live sources in Digital format. DVI-I: 1 x digital (DVI) and 1 x analog input on female DVI-I universal connector.

  • Page 24: Main Outputs

    Main Outputs MAIN OUTPUT: ANALOG: 1 x analog output for the main display device on female HD15 connector. DIGITAL/ANALOG: 1 x main output on female DVI-I connector (simultaneous analog and digital). AUDIO SWITCHER: Audio Stereo Switcher card features 6 inputs and 2 outputs. An additional auxiliary input can be mixed with any other input.

  • Page 25: Operating The Pls200

    Overview The highly intuitive front panel of the Pulse LE was designed by Analog Way engineers to simply and quickly meet all of your event needs. Within minutes, you will be able to enjoy its full potential and easily parameter most of its functions, without having to be an expert audio-visual engineer, leaving room for what is most important to our users: concentrating on their event.

  • Page 26: Standby Button

    Menu section The Menu Screen of the Pulse LE is the visual interface to your Pulse LE menu. It gives users a constant indication of available menu options, parameters of any selected object, system information, and everything you need to know to control the device.

  • Page 27: Pip Button

    PIP button The PIP button of the Pulse LE allows users to freeze the Main output current display or the active layer, depending on the freeze mode: Freeze All, freezes all visible layers, Layer Freeze, to freeze the current selected layer.

  • Page 28: Menu Navigation

    Home menu Pressing the MENU button in the menu section of the Pulse LE, will display and give you access to the following items on the menu VFD screen: - INPUT: select to configure the 10 individual input types and resolutions.

  • Page 29: Working With The Pls200

    4-3. WORKING WITH THE OPS200 Reseting default values It is strongly recommended resetting all of the default values of your Pulse LE unit before setting up your shows and events. To do so, press the [EXIT/MENU] button and select Control in the menu by rotating the corresponding knob.

  • Page 30: Input Selection Settings

    3/ Press the [EXIT/MENU] button to return to the main menu. 4/ Repeat steps #1-#3 for every source connected to your Pulse LE. Source output selection Once your inputs have all been configured, the output settings of the Pulse LE must be set according to the machines plugged on your Pulse LE main and preview outputs (video projector, preview monitor...).

  • Page 31: Working With Pips

    * NOTE * : Be sure to turn the test pattern off to display your sources again. Working with PIPs The Pulse LE with the PIP/Frame option installed, allows users to manipulate a PIP (Picture In Picture) which you can move, size, crop or zoom, apply transparency or transitions to.

  • Page 32: Mixer Functions

    The Pulse LE offers a variety of mixer type transitions, including wipes, fades, and cuts. The transitions, transition times and fade/ wipe effects can all be setup through the Pulse LE Layer menu. Layer Transitions & effects The Pulse LE offers a wide variety of transitions between the scenes you create for your shows and events.

  • Page 33: Creating Presets

    Working with Audio The Pulse LE allows to work with up to 6 stereo inputs, 1 auxilary input, and 2 embedded SDI audio inputs (via the SDI BNC connectors), all accessible via the Audio menu of the Pulse LE, and which can be affected to one or both of the 2 independant symetrical/asymetrical outputs of the device.

  • Page 34: Audio Configuration

    Audio configuration To configure audio settings of the Pulse LE, plug all audio inputs into the device, and navigate to the Audio menu. 1/ Choose the audio mode, Break Away or Top Layer Follow, which you wish the audio to work in.

  • Page 35: Home Menu

    HOME MENU [MAIN] Format : 1920 x 1080 Internal : 60Hz Current Layer : Live [MAIN] [PREVIEW] Live : Input 3 Live : Input 3...
  • Page 36 (i1) displayed when plug is not SDI (i10) displayed when plug is not DVI-D Config status INPUT (i2) displayed when type is analog video (i11) displayed when plug is analog Autoset all (i3) displayed when plug is analog (i4) displayed for input ln1, ln2, ln8, DVI1 &...
  • Page 37 MAIN OUT (o1) Sync w/OUT PREVIEW OUT Output status (A1) displayed in Mixer & Quadravision Mode (A2) displayed in Matrix Mode HDTV 720p Output format HDTV 1035i HDTV 1080i HDTV 1080p HDTV 1080sF 640x480 800x600 848x480 16/9 (o1) only for Preview out/Output2 (o2) depending on output format 1024x768 (o3) computer &...
  • Page 38 PRESET Preset Layouts 1 Bckgrnd + 1 PIP Split screen Split screen Split screen Split screen Split screen Split screen Step Back Save Preset Main Save from Preview Memory 1 Save to Memory 2 Memory 3 Memory 4 Load Preset Main Save from Preview...
  • Page 39 Layer adjust LAYER (b1) (A3) H Pos V Pos HV Pos HV Size (b2) H Size (b2) V Size (b2) (b1) Not available for Background Frame & Live Layer zoom (b3) H Pos (b2) Not available for Logos V Pos (b3) Not available for Frames &...
  • Page 40 CONTROL Versions Vers.: 3.00 BETA l1=xxxx l2=xxxx l3=xxxx l4=xxxx (L1) UDP only 0=xxxx (L2) Confirmation asked MM K=xxxx (L3) Only for User 1 & User 2 MF K=xxxx CA V=xxxx FA V=xxxx TH V=xxxx CS V=xxxx RS232/LAN RS232 LAN setup Device address...

  • Page 41: Remote Control Software

    RCS presentation Your Pulse LE is shipped with a Windows compatible control software. The RCS software allows you to control your PLS200 in exactly the same way as with the front panel of the device, only using your PC as a remote.

  • Page 42: Software Overview

    The red window of the RCS (3) represents your Main window, and can also be used much like the front panel of the Pulse LE. Create user presets directly in the RCS main window, by clicking on one of the four available Preset icons (4) and setting up your preset in the Preview window.

  • Page 43: Serial Connection

    3/ Click on the “Connections” tab and select LAN as the connection type. 4/ In the “Remote Address” field, enter the IP address of the Pulse LE you wish to control (see also “Working with the Pulse LE”). 5/ In the “Remote Port” field, enter the remote port number of the Pulse LE you wish to control (see also “Working with the Pulse LE”).

  • Page 44: Working With The Rcs

    5-2. WORKING WITH THE RCS Source input configuration Once your Pulse LE is wired up to your PC, the first step in properly configuring your machine is to individually select and parameter your inputs. 1/ Click on the “Inputs” tab of the RCS.

  • Page 45: Pip Configuration

    4/ Click the Image tab to return to the main screen. Layer transitions & effects The Pulse LE offers a wide variety of transitions between the scenes you create for your shows and events. It allows for live recall of 4 user presets, each of which you can edit at any given time.

  • Page 46: Working With Presets

    Working with audio The Pulse LE allows to work with up to 6 stereo inputs, 1 auxiliary input, and 2 embedded SDI audio inputs (via the SDI BNC connectors), all accessible via the Audio menu of the Pulse LE, and which can be affected to one or both of the 2 independant symetrical/ asymetrical outputs of the device.
  • Page 47 Ethernet LAN RJ45 connector for easy connection > Double Large VFD display offering high contrast menu and status. 6-4. RK-300 RK-300: Remote Control Keypad designed to control Analog Way’s new Seamless Switchers > Very User-friendly Remote Control Keypad > Controls different Switchers >...

  • Page 48: Examples And Tips

    7-1. ABOUT EXAMPLES Examples are intended to make the use of the Pulse LE as easy as possible, by providing visual help in setting up your equipment. In an effort to make the use of our machines the most pleasant experience possible, the Analog Way team are constantly aiming to create easy to follow examples, update information, and furnish our website with useful user information.

  • Page 49: External Programming

    Control Software and the PLS200, in order to setup the LAN parameters of the product. 2/ In the “Control” - “Pulse LE LAN Setup” menu, configure the connection of the PLS-200 product in UDP mode and setup the Local and Remote Addresses as well as the Local and Remote Ports in concordance with your Network.

  • Page 50: Analog Way Limited Warranty

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

  • Page 51: Contact Information

    If the product is used for business purposes and you want to discard it: Please contact your Analog Way dealer who will inform you about take-back of the product. You might be charged for the costs arising from take-back and recycling.
  • Page 53 Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice The illustrations and screens described in this manual may be exaggerated or simplified for easy recognition and may be slightly different from the actual unit. ANALOG WAY SAS 33 rue du Saule Trapu Parc du Moulin...

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