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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    THANK YOU Thank you for choosing Analog Way. By following these simple steps, you should be able to unleash the powerfull Pulse LE Multi Layer Hi-resolution Mixer and Seamless Switcher capabilities straight out of the box. TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION...
  • Page 4 Effect Selection button Take button PULSE LE MENU Home menu Menu screen and knobs Menu tree WORKING WITH THE PULSE LE Resetting default values Pulse LE color codes Source input selection Input selection settings Source output selection Output selection settings...
  • Page 5 Working with PIPs PIP configuration PIPs as layers Memorizing frames in the Pulse LE Working with frames Memorizing logos in the Pulse LE Working with logos Mixer functions Layer transitions and effects Working with presets Preset configuration Using presets Working with audio...
  • Page 6 APPLICATION NOTES AND TIPS ABOUT APPLICATION NOTES APPLICATION NOTES Application Note #1 Application Note #2 EXTERNAL PROGRAMMING WARRANTY AND SERVICES INFORMATION ANALOG WAY LIMITED WARRANTY SERVICES AND RMA CONTACT INFORMATION HOW TO CONTACT After sales services Analog Way offices worldwide Regional contact information...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Pulse LE allows to use a live source with green or blue background and to key it over any other live...

  • Page 8: Hardware Installation

    HARDWARE INSTALLATION SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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 9 INSTRUCTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ 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 10 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 11 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 12 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 13: Unpacking And Inspection

    1 x Quick Start guide 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 14: Cable And Adaptor Information

    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 15 • HDTV - HD-YUV : Connectors : Inputs 1-4 : female HD15. DVI Inputs 1-2 : 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.

  • Page 16: Output Specifications

    • HD-SDI : Connector : SDI Inputs 1-2 : female BNC. Formats : 720p @ 50, 59.94 & 60 Hz 1035i @ 50, 59.94 & 60 Hz 1080i @ 50, 59.94 & 60 Hz 1080p @ 23.97, 24, 25, 29.97 & 30 Hz. 1080sF @ 50, 59.94 &...
  • Page 17 Resolutions : • AUDIO OUTPUT : Connector : Outputs 1 (Main) and 2 (Prelist) : 2 Balanced or unbalanced mono/stereo outputs (on 5- pin MCO male connector). Vo max : Unbalanced = + 15dBu (at 300Ω load). Balanced = + 21 dBu (at 600Ω load). Zo = 600 Ω...

  • Page 18: Communication Specifications

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

  • Page 19: Pin Outs

    Pin outs...

  • Page 20: Hdcp Compliance

    * TIP * In order to solve HDCP protection problems, try to use the component output of your HDTV device or Blu-Ray player. NOTE : as a part of 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 21: Connecting The Pulse Le

    CONNECTING THE PULSE LE CONNECTING THE PULSE LE 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 22: Overview

    THE PULSE LE 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 23: Inputs #1 - #4

    Inputs #1 - #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 24: Dvi Inputs #1 - #2

    HD15 connector of the device and your RGB/S source. DVI Inputs #1 - #2 DVI AND ANALOG SOURCES : DVI Inputs 1-2 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 25: 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 26: Operating The Pulse Le

    THE PULSE LE FRONT PANEL 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 27: Menu Section

    Freeze button The Freeze 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...

  • Page 28: Preset Selection 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 29: Pulse Le Menu

    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 35: Working With The Pulse Le

    ENTER button to enter the Control sub-menu. Select Default Values by rotating the scroll knob, and press the ENTER button to enter your choice to restart your Pulse LE with its factory settings. This operation should take approximatly 30 seconds.

  • Page 36: Input Selection Settings

    4/ Repeat steps 1-3 for every source connected to your Pulse 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 37 * 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 38 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. It allows for live recall of 4 user presets, each of which you can edit at any given time.

  • Page 39: Working With Audio

    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 40: Audio Configuration

    Prelist audio output. 6/ Select Delay Mode, to determine how the Pulse LE deals with audio delay. Select Auto Adjust to let the Pulse LE determine audio output delay.
  • Page 41 Your Pulse LE is shipped with a Windows compatible control software. The RCS software allows you to control your Pulse LE in exactly the same way as with the front panel of the device, only using your PC as a remote.
  • Page 42 The RCS software for your Pulse LE can be viewed as the software version of the Pulse LE front panel menu section. It allows you to quickly access all of the Pulse LE functions via a single page interface, and easily edit your settings directly from your laptop or PC.
  • Page 43 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”, p.36). 5/ In the “Remote Port” field, enter the remote port number of the Pulse LE you wish to control (see also “Working with the...
  • Page 44 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 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 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: Optional Remote Control System

    ORCHESTRA Analog Way engineers have designed several remote controllers specifically designed to control the Opus, Opus LE*, Pulse*, Pulse LE*, SmartVu* and SmartVu LE*. *Available in January 2010 ORCHESTRA : The ORCHESTRA is an ergonomic and reliable remote controller for rental & staging/multi-venues at an optimal price/performance ratio.

  • Page 48: Application Notes And Tips

    ABOUT APPLICATION NOTES Application notes 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 experince 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 50: External Programming

    Remote 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 51: Warranty And Services Information

    WARRANTY AND SERVICES INFORMATION ANALOG WAY LIMITED WARRANTY All Analog Way products have a 3 years warranty on parts and labor, back to factory, but do not include faults resulting from user negligence, special modifications, electrical surges, abuse (drop/ crush), and/or other unusual damage.

  • Page 52: Contact Information

    For more documentation, general information, or simply to keep up to date with new releases and upcoming Analog Way products, please log on to www.analogway.com. Before calling your regional maintenance center, please gather the following information : - Serial number of the unit...
  • Page 53 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 54 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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