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Barco E2 User Manual

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  • Page 1 User’s guide R5905948/00 12/12/2014...
  • Page 2 Barco Inc, Image Processing 3078 Prospect Park Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA , 95670, USA Phone: +1 916 859-2500 Fax: +1 916 859-2515 Support: www.barco.com/esupport Visit us at the web: www.barco.com Printed in USA...

  • Page 3: Software License Agreement

    The period of guarantee begins on the date of transfer of risks, in the case of special systems and software on the date of commissioning, at latest 30 days after the transfer of risks. In the event of justified notice of complaint, Barco can repair the fault or provide a replacement at its own discretion within an appropriate period.
  • Page 4 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment EN55032/CISPR32 Class A Multimedia Equipment Warning : This equipment is compliant with Class A of CISPR 32. In a residential environment this equipment may cause radio interfer- ence.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    6.25 Programming Menu > Adjustment area > Presets configuration ..............130 R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 6 10.20 CPU Module ........................242 R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 7 Index........................301 R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 8 Table of contents R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    1. Introduction 1. INTRODUCTION Overview • About this guide • Symbols, pictures and fonts • The 4K screen management system E2 R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 10: About This Guide

    Service Guide R5905949 (Only available to Customer Service partners) A printed copy of the Safety Guide and Quick Start Guide is included in the E2 box at purchase. Please check online for the other documents. Always check for the latest version of all documents on www.barco.com...

  • Page 11: Symbols, Pictures And Fonts

    Images and pictures given in the manual are used as illustration. The content of the images can be slightly different with the reality, e.g. version numbers, device types, installed modules, form and position of software windows on screen ... R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 12: The 4K Screen Management System E2

    And as its inputs and layers can also be extended, the E2 is even capable of managing a blend of up to 32 4K projectors.

  • Page 13: Safety

    Please read this chapter carefully. It contains important information to prevent personal injury while installing and operating E2. Furthermore, it includes several cautions to prevent damage to the E2. Ensure that you understand and follow all safety guidelines, safety instructions and warnings mentioned in this chapter before you begin installation. After this chapter, additional “warnings” and “cautions”...

  • Page 14: General Considerations

    Safety standards also impose limits to the internal and external temperature rises, radiation levels, mechanical stability and strength, enclosure construction and protection against the risk of fire. Simulated single fault condition testing ensures the safety of the equipment to the user even when the equipment’s normal operation fails. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 15: Important Safety Instructions

    To prevent risk, personal injury and E2 damage Please read this chapter carefully. It includes several cautions to prevent damage to the E2. Ensure that you understand and follow all safety guidelines, safety instructions and warnings mentioned in this chapter before installing the E2. After this chapter, additional “warnings”...
  • Page 16 2. Safety R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 17: General

    3. General 3. GENERAL About this chapter This chapter is designed to introduce you to the E2 product. Overview • E2 overview • Features • Terms and definitions • Control overview • Presentation System overview • Installation requirements • Initial inspection •...

  • Page 18: E2 Overview

    60Hz. A truly versatile system, it offers 28 inputs and 14 outputs (up-to eight PGM, four Multiviewer and four scaled Aux outputs) for full show control. Multiple E2 units can be linked in order to achieve a combination of Layer, Canvas, Input and Output expansion*.

  • Page 19: Features

    6G SDI input card 4x BNC connector supporting 6G SDI Genlock input 2x BNC connector (Input and loop output) Supports Black burst and trilevel analog signals E2 ships with the following input cards: • 2x 6GSDI cards • 2x DVI cards •...
  • Page 20 User-assigned still stores • Live capture • Loaded via PNG file Presets 1,000 user definable presets Expandability (available 2015) 16x E2 chassis per system Layer Mode Max. Number of Projectors 4K output • 32 projector blend Dual Link output •...
  • Page 21 3. General Chassis • • Dual Redundant PSU • Modular field swappable processing and I/O cards • Variable flow cooling • Rugged steel chassis R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 22: Terms And Definitions

    Background (BCK) Typically an unscaled source originating from a computer’s multi-head graphics card, or a frame grab from a scaled source. E2 provides two background sources (BG A and BG B), each of which appears at the system’s lowest priority — visually in back or underneath all other sources.
  • Page 23 Picture-in-Picture, an on-screen configuration in which one picture (typically of reduced size) is positioned over another background image — or another PIP. PIPs can be reduced, enlarged, bordered, shadowed, and mixed on and off Program. PIPs can overlap each other, depending on their visual priority. In E2, the multiviewer PIPs are not allowed to overlap. Preset Storage register in which you can store (and recall) the entire configuration or “look”...
  • Page 24 A digital representation of the video signal that is distributed via a single coaxial cable with BNC connectors. System Refers to E2. T-Bar Also known as a Fader, the T-Bar is the lever on a switcher that manually controls the progress of an effect. The position of the fader controls the amount of the BG (Background) Bus signal and the PVW (Preview) Bus signal that contributes to the mix, wipe or key.

  • Page 25: Control Overview

    Web interface Via the local network and a computer the user can access a web page server running on the E2. Basic system functions similar to the ones available from the front panel menus are accessible through the web page server. Refer to the chapter "Settings Menu", page 142 for more information about the E2 Web interface.

  • Page 26: Presentation System Overview

    A word about Layers A layer is an image display element stacked on top of another or a background. Within the E2 system, each mixer has two layers, A and B, and one Background layer. For complete flexibility, each layer can be assigned to either PIP or Key functionality.

  • Page 27: Installation Requirements

    This version of the E2 User’s Guide is based on software version 01.00.00. Verify that the E2 is loaded with the latest software version available on the Barco web site (URL:https://www.barco.com/). Refer to the chapter "Updating firmware", page 183 for more information about the E2 upgrading software.

  • Page 28: Initial Inspection

    Unpacking At delivery the E2 is packed in a shipping case. Place the shipping case on a stable (solid), flat and insulated support during all the unpacking. Open the case from the top. Remove the E2 that is packaged in an antistatic bag. Check the box content after unpacking.

  • Page 29: E2 Rack-Mount Procedure

    Use the following steps to rack mount the E2: 1. The E2 is shipped with side rails included in the shipping case and not installed onto the chassis. These side rails, when they are properly installed and adjusted, assist with the distribution of chassis (and cable) weight within your rack. Use the following...
  • Page 30 To take advantage of this feature, ensure that there is at least 1/2” of clearance above the chassis. Image 3-5 2. For the E2’s two keyhole slots, measure and install two rack screws in your equipment rack’s front rails. Allow each screw to protrude approximately 3/4” from the surface of the rails.
  • Page 31 4. While continuing to support the chassis, slide the screws (in the front rails) through the two keyholes, and let the chassis settle up into the keyhole slots. 5. Tighten the two lower screws, then install and tighten the two uppers screws in the rack rail. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 32 3. General R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 33: Hardware Orientation

    4. Hardware orientation 4. HARDWARE ORIENTATION About this chapter This chapter explains the E2 hardware in detail. Overview • Front panel • Rear panel • 6G SDI Input Card • Dual Link DVI Input Card • HDMI/DisplayPort Input Card •...

  • Page 34: Front Panel

    If you do, you may damage the rear connectors. Display screen The 4-line x 24-character screen shows all E2 menus, sub-menus, and messages. The display is dimmable. At system startup, or when no menu buttons are selected, the screen displays the Status Menu. The following illustration shows a sample Status Menu.

  • Page 35: Usb Port

    Status Menu. Each press takes you back up the menu tree one level. Power ON/OFF button This button switches the unit on and off. USB port The USB port is provided to support uploading and downloading system configurations and upgrading E2 firmware. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 36: Rear Panel

    E2 is equipped with two redundant power supplies. During normal operation the load is shared equally by both supplies. If one supply fails, the second carries the whole load. Two AC Connector are provided to connect the E2 to your facility’s AC power source through the supplied power cords.
  • Page 37 The passive loop-through connector passes the Genlock signal to another device downstream of the E2. The Loop-through output will continue to function even when the E2 is turned off. When the E2 is genlocked and the lock source is lost, the output of the unit will automatically switch to “free-run”...
  • Page 38 The MVR includes several alarms such as Frozen and Loss-of-Signal indicators. For more details on Multiviewer features, refer to the section "Multiviewer (MVR) Menu", page 134 Slot Card type Connectors HDMI Multi-viewer Card 4x HDMI connectors per 1.4a specification R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 39: Sdi Input Card

    Dual Link 3G-SDI Input • Single Link 6G-SDI Input* • Each input channel includes an LED that turns green when a valid sync is detected. (*) Via future firmware upgrade. This feature will be implemented in a future release! R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 40 75-ohm coaxial cable. This new standard, also called 3-Gbps (3G)-SDI, enables higher resolution of picture quality required for 1080p and digital cinema. 6G-SDI, a new evolution of this standard with four times the bandwidth of standard HD-SDI will be soon available. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 41: Dual Link Dvi Input Card

    Although the DVI-I connectors includes pins that support analog signals, the DVI card doesn’t support analog signals. If you need to connect an analog signal to the E2, you need to employ an external A/D converter. The figure below illustrates the Dual Link DVI input card’s rear panel connectors:...
  • Page 42 24 pins that handles digital video signals only, and one with 29 pins that handles both digital and analog video. This standard uses TMDS (Transition Minimized Differential Signal) from Silicon Image and DDC (Display Data Channel) from VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association). DVI can be single or dual link. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 43: Hdmi/Displayport Input Card

    4,096x2,160/ 23.98/24/25/29.97/30 input via 1x HDMI, 2x HDMI (L and R half) or 4x HDMI (quadrants) 4,096x2,160/ 50/59.94/60 input via 2x HDMI (L and R half) or 4x HDMI (quadrants) EDID version 1.3 compatible HDCP version 1.4 compatible R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 44 USB, and other forms of data. VESA designed it to replace VGA, DVI, and FPD-Link. Backward compatibility to VGA and DVI by using active adapter dongles enables users to use DisplayPort fitted video sources without replacing existing display devices. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 45: Hdmi Output Card

    4,096x2,160/ 23.98/24/25/29.97/30 input via 1x HDMI, 2x HDMI (L and R half) or 4x HDMI (quadrants) 4,096x2,160/ 50/59.94/60 input via 2x HDMI (L and R half) or 4x HDMI (quadrants) EDID version 1.3 compatible HDCP version 1.4 compatible R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 46: Sdi Output Card

    • Automatic SD, HD, 3G and 6G* Switching • Quad Link HD-SDI Input • Dual Link 3G-SDI Input • Single Link 6G-SDI Input* (*) Via future firmware upgrade. This feature will be implemented in a future release! R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 47 720x480 @ 60p/50p SMPTE 424M 1920x1080 @ 60p/50p Barcolink 1920x1200 @ 60p/50p 4K / UHD 3840x2160/23.98/24/25/29.97/30 input via 4x HD-SDI (quadrants) 3840x2160/50/59.94/60 input via 4x 3G-SDI (quadrants) 4096x2160/23.98/24/25/29.97/30 input via 4x HD-SDI (quadrants) 4096x2160/50/59.94/60 input via 4x 3G-SDI (quadrants) R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 48: Expansion Link Card

    About Expansion link When is necessary to expand beyond the capabilities of a single E2 unit multiple E2s can be connected together vial the link card. CXP is a copper connector system specified by the InfiniBand Trade Association. It provides twelve 10 Gbit/s links suitable for single 100 Gigabit Ethernet, three 40 Gigabit Ethernet channels, or twelve 10 Gigabit Ethernet channels or a single Infiniband 12×...

  • Page 49: Front Panel Menu Orientation

    5. FRONT PANEL MENU ORIENTATION About this chapter This chapter describes E2 front panel menus, including how they are accessed and the functions or parameters that are available. The menu trees are presented in block diagram format throughout the chapter.

  • Page 50: Power-Up Initialization

    AC power source through the two supplied power cords. Locate the power button on the front panel and turn power On. While the system is initializing, the front-panel buttons light up one at a time, and the following message is displayed. Image 5-1 System Initialization Message After system initialization is complete, the Status menu appears. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 51: E2 Front Panel Menu Tree

    5. Front Panel Menu orientation E2 Front Panel menu tree About this section The diagram below illustrates the E2 Front Panel menu tree. Please use this diagram for reference as you learn how to operate the system. Menu tree Image 5-2...

  • Page 52: Using Menu System

    5. Front Panel Menu orientation Using menu system General This section describes the conventions for using the E2’s menu system. For reference, the following illustration shows the System Menu. Image 5-3 System menu The E2’s display screen is four lines high. Throughout this chapter, entire menus are shown for ease of ref- erence, unless otherwise noted.
  • Page 53 Repeat the previous steps as many times as needed, pressing SEL for each character selection. When you have selected all the characters, press SEL again to save the name. A file name can consist of up to 19 alpha-numeric characters. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 54: About Status Menu

    ID required to identify different units are acting as a single system in order to expand for Inputs, Outputs or Layers. This ID can be changed in the configuration page of the GUI. For more details please refer to the section dedicated to the E2 configuration in the chapter "Configuration Menu", page 76.

  • Page 55: About Setup Menu

    Setup menu From the Setup menu, you can configure certain system settings for the E2, display Technical Support contact information, restore factory default settings, and check for available firmware updates. And finally, you can save all the recent changes to the system.

  • Page 56: About The System Menu

    The System Menu, shown in the following illustration, allows you to view and change settings such as HDCP status and Ethernet options. In this menu you can also backup or restore E2 configuration, obtain diagnostic information, adjust the intensity or lock the display screen.

  • Page 57: System Menu > Black Invalid

    The Black Invalid system setting determines whether the output is black when connected to a signal it cannot process. Black Invalid is either On or Off. The default setting is On. This is a global setting, applicable to all outputs. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 58: System Menu > Usb Device (Backup/Restore)

    General The front panel of the E2 contains a USB port that you can use to connect a flash drive to the E2. The flash drive must be formatted to use the FAT32 file system. For formatting instructions, refer to section Formatting the flash drive in the chapter "Upgrading firmware using the USB port", page 184.
  • Page 59 3. Press SEL and scroll through the list of configuration files. When you locate the file you want, press SEL again. 4. Scroll to Restore Config and press SEL. A message confirms the restore operation and instructs you to reboot the E2. You must reboot the E2 to use the restored configuration file.

  • Page 60: System Menu > Ethernet

    Query the DHCP server for a valid IP address, or turn off this feature. • Set a static IP address for the E2, along with a subnet mask and gateway. This feature is available only if DHCP is turned Off. •...
  • Page 61 5. Front Panel Menu orientation If you press ESC at any time before accepting your final change, all your edits will be removed, and the original values restored. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 62: System Menu > Vfd Brightness (Display Brightness)

    5.10 System menu > VFD brightness (display brightness) General The VFD Brightness submenu adjust the intensity of the front panel vacuum fluorescent display (VFD) screen. The adjustment range is +0 to +6, with +6 being the brightest. The default setting is +3. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 63: System Menu > Diagnostics

    Image 5-15 The Diagnostics options allow a user to check if the E2 is functioning normally. Front panel and card operations can be checked. Various system temperatures can be monitored and backup log files can be saved for customer service troubleshooting.
  • Page 64 If only one slot was selected for testing, a simply PASS/FAIL result will be shown for that slot. Image 5-20 If all slots were selected for testing, the PASS/FAIL result will be shown for all slots. Image 5-21 If a slot is not populated with a card, the result will show EMPTY. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 65 In the event the E2 log files need to be backed up, first install a USB stick in the front panel of E2. When Backup Log Files is selected, the E2 will immediately write its log files to the USB stick. The following menus will be shown during this process and the E2 will automatically return to the DIAGNOSTIC menu once this process is complete.

  • Page 66: System Menu > Lock Front Panel

    5.12 System menu > Lock front panel General When the E2’s front panel is locked, button presses have no effect. In the locked mode: • All button presses (including Power ON/OFF button) and all turns of the ADJUST knob are ignored.

  • Page 67: Using The Tech Support Menu

    Tech Support Menu This menu displays: • The software version of your E2. For more details on software upgrade instructions please refer to section "Updating firmware", page 183. • The US Customer Support telephone number. This number is accessible from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. (PST), 7 days per week. The European customer support number is: 0800-90-0410.

  • Page 68: Restoring Factory Default Settings

    5. Front Panel Menu orientation 5.14 Restoring Factory Default Settings General As shown in the following illustration, two options in the Setup Menu allow you to restore the E2 to its factory default condition. Image 5-27 The following attributes constitute a factory default condition: •...

  • Page 69: Firmware Upgrade

    5. Front Panel Menu orientation 5.15 Firmware Upgrade General The E2 provides two options for upgrading firmware: • Using the USB port on the front panel. • Using the Web Interface. Please refer to the chapter "Settings Menu", page 142 for the instructions on how to perform firmware upgrades through the USB memory or the web interface.

  • Page 70: Save All

    Save All on the Setup menu saves your custom configuration parameters in non-volatile memory. If you save the system state, these parameters are restored the next time you power up the E2. If you do not use this function, your custom settings are not restored during the next system power up sequence.

  • Page 71: Gui Orientation

    About EM GUI The Event Master (EM) GUI is a UI program that enables users to interface with the E2 from a PC or Mac via an Ethernet connec- tion. The program provides a step-by-step approach to configure, program, setup the dedicated Multiviewer and manage system functions.
  • Page 72 Settings Menu > WebKit area > Tools > Backup & Restore • Settings Menu > WebKit area > Help • Settings Menu > WebKit area > Contact us • Settings Menu > WebKit area > Follow us R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 73: General Requirements

    • SXGA resolution (1280 x 1024) • Ethernet connection Software • Windows XP Professional, Windows 7, Windows 8 System requirements for Linux Linux version is not available now! This feature will be implemented in a future release! R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 74: Download Of Event Master Control Software

    Download of Event Master Control Software Overview The Event Master Control Software can be downloaded for free from Barco’s website, (URL: http://www.barco.com). The software is also available on myBarco and login to get access to secured information. Registration is necessary.

  • Page 75: Software Installation

    Currently the EM GUI is available for PCs with Microsoft Win7 and Apple MACs with OS X. The software will run on other Microsoft and Mac operating systems, but currently Barco only supports software installations with Win7 and OS X computers. Linux version of the software will be available in a future release.

  • Page 76: Starting Up

    Start → All programs → Barco → E2 →Event Master Control Software The software starts up with the same look and feel as when it was closed before. The connection is automatically restored with the E2 system if it is still available. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 77: Screen Layout Presentation

    Programming: allows access to Programming Menu. • Multiviewer: allow access to Multiviewer Menu. • E2 built-in web page. • System Save and Restore. Title bar On the top of the working area a title bar indicates the name of the selected page (e.g. System configuration).
  • Page 78 6. GUI orientation Configuration area On the right hand side, is the configuration area where users perform all needed adjustments. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 79: Controls

    When clicking on the + symbol, a drop down menu appears with the available choices. • By typing in the space next to the magnifying glass all of the available numbers that match the typed text appear, simplifying the search effort. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 80: Configuration Menu

    The following sections describe each part of the System Configuration Menu in detail: • "Configuration Menu > Device area", page 77 • "Configuration Menu > System diagram area", page 79 • "Configuration Menu > System modifier area", page 81 • "Configuration Menu > Adjustment area", page 82 R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 81: Configuration Menu > Device Area

    How to manually add a device into the selected system? To manually add a device, use the “Manual Add” section. 1. Select the type of device from the drop down (showing list of supported devices). 2. Enter the IP address. 3. Press the “Add” button. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 82 6. GUI orientation Image 6-8 R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 83: Configuration Menu > System Diagram Area

    1. Click on the “X” button on the system tab. Image 6-10 A confirmation window appears. 2. Click on OK. The tab is remove. How to select device in the system 1. Click on the area below the E2 graphic. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 84 The destination is selected. The destination is highlighted in blue. Select a device or a destination in the Diagram area allows it to display the parameters corresponding to this selection in the Adjustment area. See Adjust Tab in the section "Configuration Menu > Adjustment area", page R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 85: Configuration Menu > System Modifier Area

    H Offset and V Offset: Adjusts the pixels and lines that the internally generated genlock signal is offset from the external signal. This adjustment is only enabled when Genlock mode is set “Lock to External” • Master VP: Reports the units IP address R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 86: Configuration Menu > Adjustment Area

    Output: the user can add or remove outputs in this list. • Destination: a destination is a location where the user can route the output of E2 (screens, multiple screens, monitors etc.). The user could assign the outputs that are created in the previous tab to Destinations, and deleted unused or obsolete Destinations.

  • Page 87: Configuration Menu > Adjustment > Unit Configuration

    Locked : When Genlock is set to Lock to Ext BNC but lock is achieved • Black on Invalid video : If checked, when the input timing on the video does not match what was previously acquired on the input connector the video will be set to black R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 88: Configuration Menu > Adjustment > Input Configuration

    Image 6-14 Also, if the arrangement of the cards in the E2 unit doesn’t match the GUI arrangement, the corresponding card in the configuration list and in the diagram area will be grayed out.
  • Page 89 If the button is pressed in the beginning, before any configurations are created, 28 input configurations will be automatically assigned. Input1 contains the input connector on the 1st input card in slot 1, etc. The software R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 90 Adjustments to inputs are performed in the “Adjust” panel: 1. Select the input from the configuration list clicking on the connector graphic. An input is selected. 2. Click on the Adjust tab that is on the top of the Adjustment area. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 91 HDCP: Enables the HDCP setting for the selected input. For HDMI inputs the default is On, for DVI and Display Port the default is Off. For SDI inputs this feature is not applicable (N/A) R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 92 Most users can leave In Auto Acquire on. Advanced users who know the input video timing parameters may choose to turn In Auto Acquire off and select the parameters manually. Input adjustment panel > Format & Timing This is a status and informational menus. No adjustments can be done here. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 93 Reset changes all values to their default settings. • Gamma is adjustable within a range of 0.3 to 3.28. The default setting is 1.0. Input adjustment panel > Contact Information This menu allows for the user to enter contact information for easy identification. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 94 6. GUI orientation Image 6-20 R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 95: Configuration Menu > Adjustment > Background Configuration

    “V” and then the Apply button Image 6-21 Please note that connector assignments for the backgrounds cannot change from what is shown in the dia- gram. The system wiring needs to reflect the same order R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 96: Configuration Menu > Adjustment > Output Configuration

    Image 6-22 If the card with the connectors that are part of an output configuration is missing, the card in the E2 graphic and the output configu- ration in the configuration list will be grayed out. Also, if there is an existing output configuration but the card in the slot is of different type, then again the configuration will be greyed out.
  • Page 97 Since there are 12 output connectors not assigned, all 12 Output configurations are automatically assigned. Out1 contains the output connector on the 1st output card in slot 1, etc R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 98 You can only delete Output Configurations that are not assigned in Destinations. How to access to the output configuration adjustments Adjustments to outputs are performed in the “Adjust” panel: 1. Select the output from the configuration list R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 99 2. Click on the Adjust tab that is on the top of the Adjustment area. Image 6-26 The output adjustment panel is displayed. Output adjustment panel description The output adjustment panel is divided in three sections • Main page • Format & Timing • Connector R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 100 H Pos and V pos: Adjusts the horizontal and vertical positions respectively Note a lock button to allow user to lock the aspect ratio of the size. • Reset button: resets the AOI to default which is the full output area R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 101 V Polarity: Adjusts the polarity (active High or Low) of the vertical sync pulse (N/A in SDI). • V Rate: Adjusts the frame rate in seconds polarity (active High or Low) of the vertical sync pulse (N/A in SDI). R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 102 In a 4 connector, the default is a 2x2 grid. The top left input is the left most or top most connector. The bottom left is the next one, the top right is next, and the bottom right is next. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 103: Configuration Menu > Adjustment > Destination Configuration

    2K (Single link) Dual Link 4K - UHD Color codes Screens and Aux are represented graphically in the Diagram area. Green: Output(s) have been assigned to the destination Yellow: Output(s) have not been assigned to the destination. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 104 How to delete Destination 1. Click on the Delete Destination(s) button The Delete Destination(s) button is replaced by the Delete Selected button (highlighted in red) and the E2 diagram is greyed out, except the area dedicated to destinations (Screen and Aux).
  • Page 105 A Destination is selected. 2. Click on the Adjust tab that is on the top of the Adjustment area. Image 6-30 The Destination adjustment panel is displayed. Destination adjustment panel description The Destination adjustment panel is divided in three sections: R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 106: Output Menu

    In this menu, however, adjustments can be performed on all or on selected outputs that make up the destination. Individual outputs can be selected by clicking on the corresponding screen. When a screen is selected its outline will turn blue. All outputs can also be selected by clicking on the Select All button. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 107 These actions can be performed simultaneously on all screens by clicking the “Select All” button. Actions between adjacent screens can be performed by clicking the border between the adjacent screens. Data-Doubling submenu R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 108 Feathering submenu • First, select the region where feathering will be performed. • Adjust the Feathering Gamma (shape of the curve) and the width of the feathering region. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 109: Programming Menu

    The following sections describe each part of the Programming page in detail: • "Programming Menu > Sources area", page 106 • "Programming Menu > Diagram area", page 112 • "Programming Menu > Layer Modifier area", page 115 • "Programming Menu > Adjustment area", page 119 R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 110: Programming Menu > Sources Area

    An input signal can be 2K (Single Link), Dual-Link or 4K (Ultra-HD) format. Depending on the resolution and type of the input signal, multiple connectors may be required to connect an input signal to the E2. The number of connectors required is listed in the table below. Dual Link...
  • Page 111 On any mixer, a Key layer also appears over backgrounds and under other layers of higher priority. Key effects include luminance keys, split keys (key alpha or fill), invert keys and chroma keys (future release). • Adjustments: Size, Position, Mask, Border, Shadow. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 112 Source: Lists Inputs and Sources available in the system. Sources are listed after the input and can be view by clicking on the arrow next to the Input name. • Background: Lists backgrounds assigned to destinations. For each of these lists two display modes are available. Toggle the view by clicking on appropriate icon: List View Thumbnail View R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 113 • Copies the Source into a new Source and adds it in the list Source (Thumbnail View) Thumbnails are sent from the E2 to the GUI. • Behavior is similar to the List View mode (see above). • Each thumbnail could be refreshed individually by pressing the refresh button on the right side of the input.
  • Page 114 For example, if a background is defined as an input with 3 connectors, then the destination must also have 3 connectors. Also, the same 3-input connector background can be assigned to three single destination outputs. List view R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 115 6. GUI orientation Image 6-37 Thumbnail view Image 6-38 R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 116: Programming Menu > Diagram Area

    Users can drag layers to the preview screen as long as the layer is not on program. In the example below, since no source has been assigned to the layer, the layer will be black and default to a square shape. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 117 2K or more. If the source is a 4K and the layer is only a 2K layer, then the source can’t be placed into the Layer. If the Source is a 2K input and the layer is a 4K layer, the source can be placed into the Layer. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 118 Assigning inputs/sources to AUX destination works the same way as in the screen destinations within the constraints of the AUX destinations. Only one input can be assigned to each destination and it is always at full screen. Assigning a new input to the destination, overrides the previous input. Image 6-43 R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 119: Programming Menu > Layer Modifier Area

    Center Vertically to center all selected PIPs vertically, along the destination’s horizontal axis. PIPs do not change horizontal position. Center to center all selected PIPs vertically and horizontally, along the destination’s horizontal and vertical axes. Align all selected PIPs along the destination’s right edge. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 120 Moves the selected layer to the bottom of the priority and swaps it with the layer previously at the bottom. Example: Image 6-47 Only the visual priority (on Preview) of the two layers changes. The layers remain at their current locations — only the priority changes. Size and Position Image 6-48 R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 121 Match PGM button forces the selected layer on Preview to be in the same location as the layer in Program. Resize example: Image 6-49 Match example: Image 6-50 Transition Image 6-51 Trans R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 122 Only selected layers on Destinations that are armed. • Unselect All: Unselects all Layers in Preview. It is equivalent left clicking on all selected layers on Preview one at a time to unselect them. Only unselect layers on Destinations that are armed. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 123: Programming Menu > Adjustment Area

    "Programming Menu > Adjustment area > User keys configuration", page 128 • "Programming Menu > Adjustment area > Presets configuration", page 130 • "Programming Menu > Adjustment area > Source adjustment", page 131 • "Programming Menu > Adjustment area > Global Transition Rate/Trans/Cut", page 133 R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 124: Programming Menu > Adjustment Area > Layer Configuration

    2. Click on 1 layer at a time and move it to a different location. How to access the layer adjustments Adjustments to layers are performed in the “Adjust” panel: 1. Select the layer from the list R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 125 Keyframe2. After changes are done to Keyframe1, the second keyframe can be added by pressing the “Add KF” button. A new position and size can be defined and adjustments to the border and shadow parameters to define the second Keyframe. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 126 Click any one of the buttons on the right. d) The color that was picked is now stored in this button. Layer type = PIP (Shadow Tab): The Shadow Menu enables the user to place a shadow behind a PIP. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 127 Opacity: Adjusts the opacity of the keyed image, from fully opaque to fully transparent. • Range: 0.00 to 100.00, in .01 increments • Default: 100.00 Reset: Press to return all clip, gain and opacity settings to their default values. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 128 • Mask: The Mask Panel enables you to mask (crop) the top, bottom, left, and right edges of the PIP or key. • Reset All : Press to return all numbers to their default values. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 129 X and Y axes. • Freeze: Enables or disables the freeze action. Note that almost all color correction effects (except “invert”) work on a keyframe by keyframe basis. This enables you to morph effects from keyframe to Keyframe. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 130: Programming Menu > Adjustment Area > Background Configuration

    Background can either be an input, still or matte. Background input adjustment: • H Position (pixel) : Adjusts the background’s horizontal position in pixels. • V Position (pixel) : Adjusts the background’s vertical position in pixels. Background matte adjustment: R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 131 Pick a color to save, using color wheel or the R/G/B adjustments. b) Click Learn button. c) Click any one of the buttons on the right. d) The color that was picked is now stored in this button. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 132: Programming Menu > Adjustment Area > User Keys Configuration

    The attributes saved are based on the selection of the Enables boxes. If no boxes are checked, no user key is created. Delete User Key(s) Allows for multiple deletes of User keys. User key list Lists alphabetically all user keys. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 133 6. GUI orientation Search edit box Search User keys by name. Apply Selected Selected key is applied to the selected layer on Preview and on Program if “Modify on Program is enabled”. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 134: Programming Menu > Adjustment Area > Presets Configuration

    Recall Previous button: Recalls the Previous preset. Not active is the Preset1 is selected. Recall Selected button: Recalls the currently selected Preset. Recall Next: Recalls the next preset. Not active the last preset in the list is selected. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 135: Programming Menu > Adjustment Area > Source Adjustment

    V Position adjusts the source’s vertical position. • Save Source would save the Source information from the selected layer to the actual Source Note that the “Custom aspect ratio” is disabled unless the “Default Layer Aspect Ratio” is set to Custom. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 136 Saturation is adjustable within a range of 0% to 200%. The default setting is 0%. • Reset All: Returns all values to their default settings. • Save Source would save the Source information from the selected layer to the actual Source R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 137: Programming Menu > Adjustment Area > Global Transition Rate/Trans/Cut

    This button transitions the Preview into Program according to the transition rate. The transition Rate is transition rate in seconds. Four transition types are available: Linear, S-Curve, Logarithmic and Exponential Image 6-60 CUT button Pressing the CUT button immediately presents the Preview to the Program. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 138: Multiviewer (Mvr) Menu

    6. GUI orientation 6.28 Multiviewer (MVR) Menu General E2 includes a dedicated Multiviewer that enables multiple sources (inputs, Backgrounds, outputs) to be displayed on one or two monitors. Multiviewer Menu is the module used to setup the Multiviewer outputs. Description This menu is accessible by clicking the Multiviewer icon in the menu bar on the left side of the UI.

  • Page 139: Multiviewer Menu > Resource Area

    Input 1 will be greyed out in the list. If inputs, backgrounds or destinations are deleted after they are placed in the MVR, they will also automatically deleted from the MVR. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 140: Multiviewer Menu > Multiviewer Layout Area

    The text tracks the name of the source in the display area. If the resource is renamed, the UMD will also change to the new name. The UMD can be edited in the adjustment panel. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 141 The background color is adjustable; the default color is gray. The UMD color will go red in case sync is lost. Border The border width is fixed at 5 pixels. Border color is adjustable with the default color blue. The border will go red in case sync is lost. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 142: Multiviewer Menu > Modifier Area

    Clears the multiviewer display and places all selected resources from the list in the multiviewer display in the following arrangement. Image 6-69 Select All / Unselect All Selects or unselects all the windows from the multiviewer display. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 143: Multiviewer Menu > Adjustment Area

    Window adjustment: Provides sizing and positioning adjustments for the selected window. The following sections describe each tab of this area in detail: • "Multiviewer Menu > Adjustment area > Output Color", page 140 • "Multiviewer Menu > Adjustment area > Window adjustment", page 141 R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 144: Multiviewer Menu > Adjustment Area > Output Color

    Pick a color to save by using color wheel or by adjusting the R/G/B. b) Click Learn button. c) Click any one of the five boxes on the right. d) The color that was picked is now stored in selected box. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 145: Multiviewer Menu > Adjustment Area > Window Adjustment

    Size 2: The window is adjusted to half the horizontal space. Size 8: The window is adjusted to an eighth of the horizontal space. • Reset button would reset the UMD text to the current name of the Source. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 146: Settings Menu

    General The Settings menu provides access to the E2 web app that is built into the unit. The app provides users with diagnostic reports, includes an FAQ section and contact information and supports system backup /restore and new firmware installation.
  • Page 147 Informs the user which Device is currently being selected in the selected system. WebKit area Main work area where the different menus are displayed. The following sections describe each part of the Settings Menu in detail: • "Settings Menu > WebKit area", page 144 R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 148: Settings Menu > Webkit Area

    General Main work area of the Setting Menu, where the user has access to a set of functions directly provided by the E2. All of the functions described in this section can also be performed by launching the web app directly from the browser outside of the GUI.

  • Page 149: Settings Menu > Webkit Area > Dashboard

    Detailed diagnostics tests for each card are performed by selecting the diagnostics button under the action column. Image 6-71 When the diagnostic button is selected, the unit generates a detailed report with a Pass or Fail indication. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 150 This menu presents a list of the output cards installed in the system. The status column indicates whether any errors have been detected. Detailed diagnostics tests for each card are performed by selecting the diagnostics button under the action column. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 151 This menu presents diagnostics for the Motherboard and internal VPU cards. The status column indicates whether any errors have been detected. Detailed diagnostics tests for each card are performed by selecting the diagnostics button under the action column. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 152 6. GUI orientation Note that the Motherboard diagnostics test also provides status information for the power supplies. Image 6-75 R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 153: Settings Menu > Webkit Area > Tools

    There are two submenus in this menu: • Manage Software: From this menu the user can select, download and install a new software version from the Barco Server. • Backup & Restore: From this menu the user can backup or restore the system settings.

  • Page 154: Settings Menu > Webkit Area > Tools > Manage Software

    When you select the “Manage Software”, two tabs are presented. The “Software Install” tab and the “Releases” tab. Releases From this menu you can select and download a new file from the Barco Server. A dialog box allows you to select the location on your computer where the file will be stored.
  • Page 155 6. GUI orientation Image 6-80 8. After the new software is installed, the previous message goes away and a new message appears asking which settings to use after the unit boots up. Image 6-81 R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 156: Settings Menu > Webkit Area > Tools > Backup & Restore

    How to backup presets, user keys and system settings Click on the Backup button. A dialog box opens up. Image 6-83 2. Choose the folder location where you want to store the backed up file. 3. Click on Select Folder. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 157 How to restore presets, user keys and system settings The following procedure allows the user to restore a backed up file into the E2: 1. Open an explorer window and navigate to the location where the backed up file is located.

  • Page 158: Settings Menu > Webkit Area > Help

    6. GUI orientation 6.41 Settings Menu > WebKit area > Help General This menu contains a list of frequently asked questions (FAQ) to help you implement your system. This list is sorted by category. Image 6-85 R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 159: Settings Menu > Webkit Area > Contact Us

    6. GUI orientation 6.42 Settings Menu > WebKit area > Contact us General Displays contact information for the Barco tech support. Image 6-86 R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 160: Settings Menu > Webkit Area > Follow Us

    6. GUI orientation 6.43 Settings Menu > WebKit area > Follow us General Displays links to Barco’s and the Image Processing group’s social media sites. Image 6-87 R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 161: System Setup

    About this chapter This chapter outlines procedures for setting up and configuring the E2 product. AUTION Before starting to set up your E2 system, please ensure that you are familiar with front panel menus and EM GUI software. Overview •...

  • Page 162: Setup Prerequisites

    Connect the AC power to the unit. If power redundancy is desired, connect power to both power plugs. • Make sure that the E2 is connected to the Ethernet local network in order to communicate with the PC where the control software is installed.

  • Page 163: System Setup Sequence

    Set up from A to Z This section provides a top level view of the entire E2 setup procedure, plus links to each individual sequence. For the optimum E2 setup, it is recommended that you follow all procedures in the order outlined below.

  • Page 164: Power Up And Status Check

    GUI. Ensure E2 is connected on the local network. If there is no internet connection, or if a DHCP server has not been found, the IP address is 000.000.000.000. In this case, re-check all Ethernet connections. After checking connections, if devices still report “Not Connected,”...

  • Page 165: Return To Factory Default

    2. Select Factory Reset to reset the entire system to its factory default values. Remember that all data will be lost. Select Factory Reset, Save IP to reset the entire system to its factory default values, but retains the IP address of the E2.

  • Page 166: Communication Setup

    The Ethernet Menu appears. 2. Turn On the DHCP value. The E2 automatically queries the DHCP server for a valid IP address. If the E2 receives an IP address, that address is displayed in the Ethernet submenu. It can take several seconds to obtain an address from the server. During this time, the SEL button remains lit.

  • Page 167: Restoring The System

    7. System Setup Restoring the system This step in the E2 setup procedure is optional. If there is not backup available or if you decide to configure your unit from scratch, please move to the next step to continue the procedure.

  • Page 168: User Preference Setup

    2. Select Black Invalid from the System menu to set Black on Invalid Video on or off. 3. Select VFD brightness from the System menu to adjust the intensity of the front panel vacuum fluorescent display (VFD) screen, from 1 (dim) to 6 (bright). R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 169: Saving The Setup

    Save all system setup parameters Use the following steps to save all system setup parameters: 1. Select Save All from the Setup menu. 2. Wait a few seconds. When the parameters are saved you are returned to the Setup menu. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 170: Backing Up The System

    Back up a system configuration file Use the following steps to back up your system to a USB Drive: 1. Insert a formatted flash drive in the E2’s front-panel USB port. 2. From the System menu, scroll to the USB Backup/Restore submenu. Select Backup Config.

  • Page 171: Configuration Menu > Initial Setup

    3. If multiple units are connected to the PC, the green LEDs next to the system will turn green. You can assign a unique name to each unit. You can confirm that you are connected to the right unit by clicking the arrow in front of E2 to reveal the unit’s IP address.

  • Page 172: Configuration Menu > Add Background(S)

    2. From the Name list click on the “x” space next to the Background(s) you wish to delete. 3. Hit the red button Delete Background(s) button. All of the selected Background will be removed from the list. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 173: Configuration Menu > Add Inputs

    2. From the Name list click on the “x” space next to the Input(s) you wish to delete. 3. Hit the red button Delete Input(s) button. All of the selected Inputs will be removed from the list. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 174: Configuration Menu > Add Outputs

    2. From the Name list click on the “x” space next to the Output(s) you wish to delete. 3. Hit the red button Delete Output(s) button. All of the selected Outputs will be removed from the list. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 175: Configuration Menu > Add Screen Destinations & Layers

    3. Click on the +Add Screen Destination blue button to assign the output to the screen destination . 4. When the destination is created a box appears next to the E2 diagram. 5. If the more than outputs are part of the destination drag and drop these outputs into the destination box. You will observe that the destination size automatically updates as new outputs are added to the destination.

  • Page 176: Configuration Menu > Add Aux Destinations

    2. From the diagram area click on the output that you want to be part of the destination. 3. Click on the +Add Aux Destination blue button to assign the output to the Aux destination . 4. When the destination is created a box appears next to the E2 diagram. (Optional) Edit the Name 1.

  • Page 177: Configuration Menu > Add Mvr Outputs

    2. From the Name list click on the “x” space next to the Output(s) you wish to delete. 3. Hit the red button Delete Output(s) button. All of the selected Outputs will be removed from the list. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 178: Programming Menu > Select Thumbnails For Backgrounds

    (Optional) Update thumbnails from the E2 1. Click on the Background tab on the top of the left hand side. 2. Click on the refresh icon to receive the latest icon from the E2. Image 7-1 (Optional) Update thumbnails from the PC memory 1.

  • Page 179: Programming Menu > Select Thumbnails For Inputs

    (Optional) Update thumbnails from the E2 1. Click on the Input tab on the top of the left hand side. 2. Click on the refresh icon to receive the latest icon from the E2. Image 7-3 (Optional) Update thumbnails from the PC memory 1.

  • Page 180: Programming Menu > Create Sources From Inputs

    1. Click on the “Input” tab on the top of the left hand side. 2. Click on the List icon. 3. Click on the arrow next the Input name. 4. Click on the Source name the you wish to rename. 5. Type the new name in the blue box. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 181: Programming Menu > Drop Backgrounds Into Screen Destinations

    1. Click on the “Background” tab on the top of the left hand side. 2. Click on the thumbnail icon. Image 7-7 3. Click in the thumbnail area, even if it is black, and drop it into the destination. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 182: Programming Menu > Drop Layers Into Screen Destinations & Sources Into Layers

    Recall Previous, Recall Current and Recall Next. 7. All of the presets are sequentially numbered. A specific preset can be found by typing the number in the first black box next to “#”. Immediately the respective preset will be highlighted. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 183 5. If desired, click on the User Key name to edit the name. Note: Now you are ready to execute the presets and transition on the desired preview look into Program. Remember to select the corresponding destinations when you use the Trans All button. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 184: Programming Menu > Drop Inputs To Aux Destinations

    3. Drag the Input or Background into the preview screen of the Aux destination. (Optional) Additional Adjustments Click on the Adjust tab that is located on the top. 1. Adjust sizing and positioning parameters. 2. Adjust Color parameters. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 185: Multiviewer Menu > Drop Inputs, Backgrounds And Destinations

    (Optional) Source Preview Click on the Adjust tab that is located on the top. 1. Select the layer you want to preview full screen. 2. Click on the Source preview button at the bottom menu area. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 186 7. System Setup R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 187: Updating Firmware

    Menu > WebKit area > Tools > Manage Software", page 150 In the event the E2 gets into a state in which it constantly reboots after a software upgrade, press and hold the SEL and ESC keys simultaneously until the front panel shows the choice of performing a factory reset or continuing.

  • Page 188: Upgrading Firmware Using The Usb Port

    2. Prepare the flash drive with the upgrade file as describe below in the section “Preparing the flash drive with the upgrade file” Note: Upgrading software with the USB port requires the “e2_update_vp.xx.xx.tar.gz” file to be within a directory named E2.
  • Page 189 Note: If you are not yet registered, click on New to myBarco and follow the instructions. With the created login and password, it is possible to login where you can download the E2 software. It is not necessary to install any other software.

  • Page 190: Upgrading Firmware Using The Web Upgrade

    The upgrade operation begins with a step of validation to check if a new version is available. How to upgrading firmware 1. Verify that the E2 has internet access. Contact your system administrator if necessary. 2. Select Setup > Firmware Upgrade > Web Upgrade. The submenu shown in the following illustration appears.
  • Page 191 8. Updating firmware Image 8-8 Resetting Message If you are not connected to the internet, a message prompts you to check the connection. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 192 8. Updating firmware R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 193: General Operation Example

    9. General operation example 9. GENERAL OPERATION EXAMPLE About this chapter The application below is presented to demonstrate the basic E2 operation. The example provides the user a step-by-step setup and operation instructions in order to meet some specific event requirements. Overview •...

  • Page 194: Event Requirements

    Single Screen Site Screen: Displays the videos from two KiPROS and two cameras. The images are always full screen and transition on screen at 0.5 sec. • A DSM monitor is required for camera adjustments. • Two 2 monitors for multi-viewing. Image 9-1 R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 195: Preliminary

    9. General operation example Preliminary Application Diagram Image 9-2 wiring Connect the input and output devices to the E2 as follows: Signal Type Device Name Content Connector Type Slot-Connectors Input CAM1 Audience camera 3G-SDI Input CAM2 Stage Camera 3G-SDI 4–3...
  • Page 196 9. General operation example Image 9-3 R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 197: Control Software Operation

    Overview In this section we will use the control software (Event Master Control Software) to setup the E2 and create presets and user keys to be used during the event. We will follow the steps sequentially outlined in diagram bellow.

  • Page 198: Configuration Menu

    In this application we will connect to only one unit and assign the name “Godzilla” to it. For online operations, you can confirm that you are connected to the right unit by clicking the arrow in front of E2 to reveal the unit’s IP address. Verify that this address is the same as the address listed on the unit’s front panel on the top status menu...
  • Page 199 7. Repeat steps 2 thru 6 until done to add the rest of the output connectors with the following names: Site projector (SDI, Slot 13–1) Main-Left Projector (SDI, Slot 13–3) Main-Right Projector (SDI, Slot 13–4) When you are done the menu should look like this: R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 200 3. Click on the +Add Screen Destination blue button to assign the output for the screen destination. 4. When the destination is created a box appears next to the E2 diagram. 5. Double click on the Destination1 area in the Name list to edit the name.
  • Page 201 2. Click on the +Add Aux Destination blue button to assign the DSM output to an Aux destination. 3. When the Aux destination is created a box appears next to the E2 diagram. 4. Double click on the Destination1 area in the Name list to edit the name.
  • Page 202 10.When the area turns blue, click the eraser icon to clear the field and type a new name, “Program/Preview”. Hit enter when done. At this stage the layout section of the GUI should look like this: Image 9-11 R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 203: Programming Menu

    2. Next to the Refresh All Thumbnails click on the thumbnail button. Image 9-13 3. Now, you can navigate the computer to select the desirable pic by clicking in the black square. 4. After a pic is selected, the image will fill the black square as shown below. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 204 4. After a pic is selected, the image will fill the black square. 5. Repeat this sequence until a pic is selected for each input. 6. When these steps are completed, the section will appear as follows. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 205 P4: Drop Backgrounds into Screen Destinations 1. On top click on the Main Screen tab to only view the Main Screen. 2. Select the Background tab from the top left side and drop it into the preview layer. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 206 2. On the right hand side of the screen click on the Layers tab and then click on the arrow next to the Destination name to reveal all the layers and background that were assigned to the destination. 3. Drag Layer1 into the preview screen. A white square box will appear. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 207 Image 9-17 4. Select the layer (white box) and then click on the Adjust tab on the top. 5. Select the Window Adjustment Icon and then unlock the aspect ration lock by clicking in the lock icon. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 208 H Size: 1920 b) V size: 1080 c) H Pos: 0 d) V Pos: 0 7. From the left hand side, click on the Input tab. 8. Click the source under CAM1 and drop it into the layer. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 209 10.Drop the source for CAM 2 to the preview layer. Image 9-20 Part2: Main Screen 1. On top click on the Main Screen tab to only view the Main Screen. 2. Under the Layers tab, click on the arrow next to “Main Screen”. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 210 7. Click the sources under KiPRO1 and Mac-Power Point and drop them into the perspective layers. 8. Select both layers on the Preview. 9. Transition the layers to program. 10.Drop the KiPRO2 source to the layer on the left. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 211 1. On top click on the DSM tab. 2. Drag the CAM 1 input1 into the preview screen. Image 9-23 P7: In this application we will not save any user keys. All layers attributes will be saved. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 212 6. Save each look into a preset and give it an appropriate name. Now you are ready to execute the presets and transition on the desire preview look into Program. Remember to select the corre- sponding destinations when you use the Trans All button. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 213 9. General operation example Image 9-25 R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 214: Multiviewer (Mrv) Menu

    3. Click on the Background tab and the top of the right hand side. 4. Drag the PC-Background into the Window area. Image 9-26 5. Resize and arrange the PIPs to fill the screen. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 215 2. Click on the Destination tab and the top of the right hand side. 3. Drag the Program and Previews under the Site and Main Screens into the window area. 4. Resize and arrange the PIPs so they appear as follows: Image 9-28 R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 216 9. General operation example R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 217: Maintenance

    This chapter describes how to service the E2 by replacing individual components. Simple servicing E2 is based on a modular design that ensures easy serviceability. Users can swap most of the E2 components in the case of damage, without shiping the unit to a Barco service center.
  • Page 218 10. Maintenance Overview • E2 unit Overview • Process Overview • Spare Parts Serviceable by all users • Rear I/O and Link Cards • Rear I/O, VPU and Link card Heatsink Fan • Front Cover Assembly • Front Brackets •...

  • Page 219: E2 Unit Overview

    10. Maintenance 10.1 E2 unit Overview Orientation and main components Image 10-1 Mother Board Front Top Cover Front Panel Knob Front Brackets VFD Display EMI Filter Front Cover Assembly 1RU Fan Tray Rack Ears 3RU Fan Tray VPU cards Chassis...

  • Page 220: Process Overview

    10. Maintenance 10.2 Process Overview Flow chart Image 10-2 R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 221: Spare Parts Serviceable By All Users

    SDI Output Board R9004742 SDI Input Board R9004743 HDMI Output Board R9004744 DP/HDMI Input Board R9004745 DVI Output Board Not available in release 1 R9004746 Link Card Board R9004747 VPU Board Internal board R9004748 Genlock Board R9004750 Link/CXP Cable R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 222: Rear I/O And Link Cards

    2. Loosen and unscrew the top and bottom thumbscrews that are holding the card to the chassis. 3. Gently pull the card out of its slot. Tip: You may need to wobble it a little bit up or down to loosen it from the card guides as you are pulling out. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 223 10. Maintenance Image 10-5 How to install a card To install a card follow the same procedure in the reverse order. Apply a little pressure on the card until it is fully inserted in the back plane connector. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 224: Rear I/O, Vpu And Link Card Heatsink Fan

    2. Remove the plastic cover from the bottom of the fan to expose the adhesive material. 3. Align the holes in the board with the pins of the Heatsink. 4. Press firmly the heatsink to the devices below. 5. Plug the heatsink fan power wire to the PCB connector. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 225: Front Cover Assembly

    3RU Fan Tray VPU Cards Necessary tools 1 x Screwdriver HEX 0.05" 7.05" (Provide by Barco in the original package). Image 10-10 How to remove the Front Cover Assembly 1. Use the Hex screwdriver to remove the 4 screws (Hex 6-32x.25) that attach the front cover to the brackets located behind it.
  • Page 226 10. Maintenance Image 10-11 2. Pull out the Front cover and lay it flat in front of the unit. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 227 3. Pull the latches away from connectors and gently pull the flat Front Panel away. 4. Remove cables as outlined in the related procedures (VFD, USB and Front Panel connectors). How to install the Front Cover Assembly To install the Front Cover Assembly follow the same procedure in the reverse order. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 228: Front Brackets

    1. Remove the two front brackets by lifting them up and then pulling them inwards and then out. Image 10-14 How to install the Front Brackets To install the front Brackets follow the same procedure in the reverse order. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 229: Emi Filter

    filter forward, while pushing the right hand side behind the key feature in the rack ears. Then push the entire filter into position. The filter will push against the four flat sections on the front of the fan trays. Image 10-17 R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 230: 3Ru Fan Tray

    1. Ensure that the bottom slots at the bottom of the tray align with the pins located on the bracket in the chassis. 2. Make sure that the connector located at the back of the tray is aligned to the connector located on the bracket behind it. 3. Push so that the two connectors mate. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 231: 1Ru Fan Tray

    Note: You might need to tilt the tray and maneuver it to go around the dimples located on the side of the chassis. Image 10-22 Caution: Before you completely remove it from the unit carefully push the USB and Front panel cables through the grommet located on the left hand side. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 232 2. Make sure that the front panel flat cable goes through the slot located on the right hand side. 3. Line up the connector behind the fan tray and the connector on the bracket behind it and push so the two connectors mate. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 233: Vpu Card(S)

    Loosen and unscrew the thumbscrew that is holding VPU card to the chassis. 3. Pull the VPU out of its slot. Image 10-26 How to install a VPU Card To install a VPU Card follow the same procedure in the reverse order. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 234: Front Panel Knob

    1. Remove the knob cover with a flat screw driver or a sharp object to expose the inside of the knob. Image 10-29 2. Use the knob removal tool provided by Barco to take out the knob. Align the notches on the tool with the grooves in the knob as indicated below.
  • Page 235 10. Maintenance Image 10-30 How to install the Front Panel Knob To install the Front Panel Knob follow the same procedure in the reverse order. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 236: Front Panel Mount

    1. Turn the Front Cover over and remove the four screws (4-40X.25) that secure the control panel mount to the front panel. Image 10-32 How to install the Front Panel Mount To install the Front Panel Mount follow the same procedure in the reverse order. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 237: Front Panel Board

    How to remove the Front Panel Board 1. Remove the two screws ( 4-40X.25) that secure the PCB to the front mount. Image 10-34 2. Move the PCB to the right and then out to release it from the mount. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 238 10. Maintenance Image 10-35 How to install the Front Panel Board To install the Front Panel Board follow the same procedure in the reverse order. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 239: Vfd Display Assembly

    1. Turn the Front Cover over and remove the four screws (4-40X.25) that secure the VFD display assembly to the front panel mount. Image 10-37 How to install the VFD Display Assembly To install the VFD Display Assembly follow the same procedure in the reverse order. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 240: Vfd Display Filter

    2. Use alcohol to clean the adhesive residue that held the filter to the metal plate. How to install the VFD Display Filter 1. Remove the protective film from the front of the filter and release the liner from the tape. 2. Press firmly the filter into the metal plate. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 241: Bottom Panel

    5. Push on the edge of the piece that is in the middle of the chassis until it’s loosened and release from the unit. Carefully remove this piece from the unit. 6. Remove the other piece. Image 10-40 How to install the Bottom Panel To install the Bottom Panel follow the same procedure in the reverse order. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 242: Solid-State Memory

    R767275K Solid State Memory Necessary tools 1 x Phillips Screwdriver #2 How to remove the Solid State Memory 1. Remove the 2 screws that hold the memory card. 2. Carefully remove the memory card from the socket. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 243 10. Maintenance Image 10-43 How to install the Solid State Memory To install the Solid State Memory follow the same procedure in the reverse order. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 244: System Battery

    Necessary tools None. How to remove the System battery 1. Carefully remove the battery from its socket. Image 10-45 How to install the System battery To install the System battery follow the same procedure in the reverse order. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 245 When a new battery is installed, the user need to place a sticker on the inside of the metal plate (Bottom Panel) that indicates when the battery was last replaced. The absence of sticker means the battery has never been replaced. In this case the S/N sticker can be used for the reference date. Image 10-46 R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 246: Cpu Module

    CPU module Necessary tools 1 x Phillips Screwdriver #2 How to remove the CPU module 1. Remove the five screws that attach CPU module to the system card. 2. Carefully remove the CPU module by lifting it up. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 247 10. Maintenance Image 10-49 How to install the CPU module To install the CPU module follow the same procedure in the reverse order. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 248: Power Supply

    10. Maintenance 10.21 Power Supply Concerned parts R767267K Power Supply Necessary tools None. How remove Power Supply 1. Push the latch towards the right. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 249 Note: The card edge should be at the top of the power supply as shown in the drawing. 2. Push the power supply completely inside the slot. Apply a little pressure by using the handle until the power supply is fully inserted. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 250: System-Power Board

    Before you proceed removing the System-Power board you need to remove the Power Supplies, Bottom Panel and the CPU board. Follow the instructions provided in these sections. Overview Image 10-52 Chassis System-Power Board Bottom Panel part 1 Bottom Panel part 2 R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 251 System-Power board as described in other sections of this chap- ter. How to install the System-Power Board To install the System-Power Board follow the same procedure in the reverse order. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 252 10. Maintenance Top side Image 10-54 USB connector 3RU connector VFD connector 1RU connector R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 253 10. Maintenance Bottom side Image 10-55 Keyboard connector Ethernet connector Genlock connector R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 254: Genlock Assembly

    1. Remove the seven flat head screws (4-40 X .25) that attach the Genlock assembly to the rear side of the chassis. 2. Remove the ten pan head screws (4-40 X .25) that attach the Genlock assembly to the rear of the chassis. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 255 Note: This cable connects the Genlock board to the System-Power board. Image 10-59 5. Unlatch the Ethernet cable from the connector and pull back and away from the Genlock board. Note: This cable connects the Genlock board to the System-Power board. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 256 10. Maintenance How to install the Genlock Assembly To install the Genlock Assembly follow the same procedure in the reverse order. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 257: Usb Cable

    4. Place the Front panel enclosure face down on a flat area. 5. Use the nut socket to remove the 16 nuts (6-32) that attach the first plate to the assembly. 6. Remove and put aside the 16 spacers situated under the plate you just removed. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 258 10. Maintenance Image 10-61 7. Remove the plate that has been exposed after the nuts are removed. 8. Remove the three screws that hold the USB cable into the metal plate. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 259 10. Maintenance Image 10-62 9. Remove the USB cable. How to install the USB cable To install the USB cable follow the same procedure in the reverse order. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 260: Usb Extension Cable

    4. Turn the unit upside down and remove the bottom panel (Follow the instructions provided in the bottom panel removal section). 5. Locate the USB Extension cable that is plugged on the System-Power board. Image 10-65 6. Unplug the USB Extension cable by gently pushing it out. 7. Pull the cable out of the unit. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 261 10. Maintenance How to install the USB Extension cable To install the USB Extension cable follow the same procedure in the reverse order. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 262: Vfd Cable

    1. Partially remove the front panel assembly and pull it away to expose the cables behind it (refer to the related procedure). 2. Push out the side latches on VFD connector to release the VFD cable. Image 10-67 3. Gently push the cable through the grommet located in the 1RU tray. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 263 5. Locate the VFD cable that is plugged on the System-Power board. Image 10-69 6. Pull the cable out of the unit . How to install the VFD Cable To install the VFD Cable follow the same procedure in the reverse order. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 264: Keyboard Cable

    5. Remove the screws that attach the System-Power Board to the standoffs. 6. Lift the System Power Board from the standoffs and flip it over, but don’t extend it too much. 7. Locate the keyboard connector and push the latches out to release the cable. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 265 8. Carefully remove the cable from the unit. How to install the Keyboard Cable To install the Keyboard Cable follow the same procedure in the reverse order. There is a key on the connector to prevent incorrect insertion of the cable. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 266: Genlock Cable

    4. Remove the screws that attach the System-Power Board to the standoffs. 5. Lift the System Power Board from the standoffs and flip it over, but don’t extend it too much. 6. Unplug the side of the Genlock cable that is plugged into the System Power board. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 267 To install the Genlock Cable follow the same procedure in the reverse order. There is a key on the connector to prevent incorrect insertion of the cable. Make sure the latches are fully engaged to prevent the cable from coming loose. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 268: Ethernet Cable

    6. Locate the Ethernet connector and push the locking clip on the Ethernet cable so it can be released from the socket. Image 10-75 7. Carefully remove the cable from the unit. How to install the Ethernet Cable To install the Ethernet Cable follow the same procedure in the reverse order. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 269: 3Ru Fan Cable

    1. Make sure the unit is placed in the upright position and the 3RU fan tray is removed 2. Locate the 3RU cable connector that is exposed after the 3RU fan tray is removed. The connector is attached on a metal bracket that is vertically mounted in the chassis. Image 10-77 R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 270 Image 10-79 5. Gently pull the 3RU cable assembly away from the bracket. Image 10-80 6. Turn the unit upside-down and remove the bottom panel. 7. Locate the 3RU cable that is plugged on the System-Power board. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 271 10. Maintenance Image 10-81 8. Remove the 3RU cable by gently pushing it out. How to install the 3RU Fan Cable To install the 3RU Fan Cable follow the same procedure in the reverse order. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 272: 1Ru Fan Cable

    1. Make sure the unit is placed in the upright position and the 3RU and 1RU fan trays are removed. 2. Locate the 1RU cable connector that is exposed after the 1RU fan tray is removed. The connector is attached on a metal bracket that is horizontally mounted in the chassis. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 273 3. Locate the snap lock on the connector and push it back to release the connector from the bracket. Image 10-84 4. Push the connector to the left until the slots in the metal bracket align with the flanges on the connectors. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 274 10. Maintenance Image 10-85 5. Gently pull the cable away from the bracket. Image 10-86 6. Turn the unit upside-down and remove the bottom panel. 7. Locate the 1RU cable that is plugged on the System-Power board. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 275 10. Maintenance Image 10-87 8. Remove the 1RU cable by gently pushing it out. How to install the 1RU Fan Cable To install the 1RU Fan Cable follow the same procedure in the reverse order. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 276: Rear Rack Ears

    Note: You don’t need to remove the rear rack ears to access any other part of the unit. Image 10-88 How to install Rear Rack-Ears To install the Rear Rack-Ears follow the same procedure in the reverse order. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 277: Front Rack-Ears

    1. Loosening and removing the eight (four on each side) pan head screws that secure the brackets to the chassis sides. Image 10-90 2. Remove the Rack-Mount Brackets from the Chassis. How to install Side Rack-Ears To install the Side Rack-Ears follow the same procedure in the reverse order. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 278: Top Cover

    2. Remove the two (2) screws (4-40x0.25) located closer to the rear end of the unit. These are flat head screws. 3. Remove the 8 screws (6-32x0.25) located on the top at the back of the chassis. 4. Remove the cover by gently pulling it away from the E2 Image 10-92 How to install Top Cover To install the Top Cover follow the same procedure in the reverse order.

  • Page 279: Top Card Guide

    How to remove Top Card Guide 1. Remove the 18 screws from the two sides (8 in each side, 6-32x0.25) that are located towards the bottom of the unit. 2. Remove the card guide cover by gently pulling it away from the E2. Image 10-94 How to install Top Card Guide To install the Top Card Guide follow the same procedure in the reverse order.

  • Page 280: Motherboard Fan

    Remove the fan from the Heatsink/Fan spare kit. Using the clips install the fan on the top of the heatsink that is on the motherboard. Connect the fan power cable to header xxx located on the motherboard. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 281 10. Maintenance Disregard the heatsink from the spare kit. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 282 10. Maintenance R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 283: Environmental Information

    11. Environmental information 11. ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION Overview • Disposal information • RoHS compliance • Production address R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 284: Disposal Information

    For more information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office or your municipal waste disposal service. For details, please visit the Barco website at: http://www.barco.com/en/AboutBarco/weee...

  • Page 285: Rohs Compliance

    Pollution Control Labeling Standard” of Chinese Mainland, marked with the Environmental Friendly Use Period (EFUP) logo. The number inside the EFUP logo that Barco uses (please refer to the photo) is based on the “Standard of Electronic Information Products Environmental Friendly Use Period” of Chinese Mainland.
  • Page 286 11. Environmental information [Republic of Turkey: In conformity with the WEEE Regulation] R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 287: Production Address

    11. Environmental information 11.3 Production address Factory Barco Inc. 3000 Technology Road Angleton, TX 77515 R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 288 11. Environmental information R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 289: Specifications

    A. Specifications A. SPECIFICATIONS About this annex This chapter gives an overview of the specifications of the E2. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 290: Specifications Of E2

    A. Specifications A.1 Specifications of E2 Overview Genlock Genlock: Reference Input/Loop on BNC connectors; Analog Bi-level and Blackburst at SD and Tri-level at HD Communication Ethernet RJ-45, 1000/100/10 Mbps autosense Dimensions • Height: 17.8 cm (7.0 in) - 4 RU Rackmount •...
  • Page 291 6G Ready (via future firmware upgrade) • 4K/UHD Supported: - 3,840x2,160/23.98/24/25/29.97/30 input via 4x HD-SDI (quadrants) - 3,840x2,160/50/59.94/60 input via 4x 3G-SDI (quadrants) - 4,096x2,160/23.98/24/25/29.97/30 input via 4x HD-SDI (quadrants) - 4,096x2,160/50/59.94/60 input via 4x 3G-SDI (quadrants) R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 292: Standard Connector Pinouts

    The following tables lists DVI Connector pinouts. Please note: • T.M.D.S = Transition Minimized Differential Signal • DDC = Display Data Channel DVI connector Signal T.M.D.S. Data 2- T.M.D.S. Data 3+ T.M.D.S. Data 2+ +5V Power T.M.D.S. Data 2/4 Shield ground (for +5V) R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 293: Ethernet Connector Pinouts

    Pair Color Description Description white/green TXD+ TX0+ green TXD- TX0- white/orange RXD+ RX0+ — blue TX1+ — TX1- white/blue orange RXD- RX0- — white/brown Rx1+ — brown RX1- HDMIconnector pinouts The following figure illustrates the HDMI connector. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 294 TMDS Data2 Shield TMDS Clock- TMDS Data2- TMDS Data1+ TMDS Data1 Shield TMDS Data1- TMDS Data0+ DDC/CEC/HEC Ground TMDS Data0 Shield +5 v Power (max 50 mA) TMDS Data0- Hot Plug Detect (All Versions) and HEC Data+ TMDS Clock+ R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 295: Remote Control Protocol

    B. Remote Control Protocol B. REMOTE CONTROL PROTOCOL About this annex This chapter lists and provides details for the E2 remote control commands. In release 1 only a limited number of commands are available. Additional commands will be implemented in a future release!

  • Page 296: E2 Remote Control Introduction

    B. Remote Control Protocol B.1 E2 Remote control Introduction General The user can remotely control the E2 via a telnet connection to the unit’s IP address. How accessing the E2 remotely To access the E2 remote commands, use the following procedure: 1.

  • Page 297: E2 Remote Commands

    B. Remote Control Protocol B.2 E2 Remote Commands General This section lists the E2 remote commands, sorted by name. ATRN • Description: Performs an Auto Transition on the currently active destinations. The currently selected Effect type, rate and edge width will be used to transition preview to program.
  • Page 298 B. Remote Control Protocol R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 299: Troubleshooting

    C. Troubleshooting C. TROUBLESHOOTING R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...
  • Page 300 C. Troubleshooting R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 301: Troubleshooting List

    40°C (104°F). Run the board diagnostics in order to detect errors Leave sufficient front and rear clearance to ensure that airflow through the E2 is not restricted. Clean the EMI filter A specific image is unstable or/and noisy Bad Input, output, VPU or motherboard...
  • Page 302 Use the “Factory Reset, Save IP” choice was used in the “factory reset” sub-menu when you perform a factory reset. Make sure E2 connection with the LAN is Unable to perform web upgrade Unable to perform web upgrade available. Make sure there is an internet access in...

  • Page 303: Warranty

    D. Warranty D. WARRANTY About this annex This chapter gives an overview of Warranty and conditions of RMA concerning the E2. R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

  • Page 304: About Warranty And Rma

    Warranty related repairs include parts and labor, but do not include faults resulting from user negligence, special modifications, lightning strikes, abuse (drop/crush), and/or other unusual damages. The customer shall pay shipping charges when unit is returned for repair. Barco will cover shipping charges for return shipments to customers.

  • Page 305: Index

    Index INDEX Numerics/Symbols 6G SDI Input Card E2 Front Panel menu tree 6G SDI Output Card E2 overview E2 software version Environment conditions Environmental information 279–281 Disposal information About RoHS compliance User Guide Ethernet settings About E2 Event Master Control Software software version...

  • Page 306: Updating Firmware

    System Setup: setup sequence Diagram area System Setup: User preference Layer Modifier area Sources area Programming Menu (Example 1: Double Screen Configuration) Terms and definitions The 4K screen management system E2 Troubleshooting Rack-Mount Procedure Troubleshooting List Rear panel Remote Control Protocol 291–293...
  • Page 307 WebKit area (Setting Menu > Tools > Backup & Restore) WebKit area (Setting Menu > Tools > Manage Software) WebKit area (Setting Menu > Tools) Warranty WebKit area (Settings Menu) WebKit area (Setting Menu > Contact us) R5905948 E2 12/12/2014...

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