båÅçêÉ=mêÉëÉåí~íáçå=póëíÉã rëÉêÛë=dìáÇÉ · · Manual # 26-0313000-00 Revision B båÅçêÉ=mêÉëÉåí~íáçå=póëíÉã= =rëÉêÛë=dìáÇÉ `çéóêáÖÜí © Barco, Inc. October 24, 2006 All rights reserved. No part of this document may be copied, reproduced or translated. It shall not otherwise be recorded, transmitted or stored in a retrieval system without the prior written consent of Barco. kçíáÅÉ Barco provides this manual "as is" without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Barco may make improvements and/or changes to the product(s) and/ or the program(s) described in this publication at any time without notice. This publication could contain technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes are periodically made to the information in this publication; these changes are incorporated in new editions of this publication. cÉÇÉê~ä=`çããìåáÅ~íáçåë=`çããáëëáçå=Ec``F=pí~íÉãÉåí This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be responsible for correcting any interference. dì~ê~åíÉÉ=~åÇ=`çãéÉåë~íáçå Barco provides a guarantee relating to perfect manufacturing as part of the legally stipulated terms of guarantee. On receipt, the purchaser must immediately inspect all delivered goods for damage incurred during transport, as well as for material and manufacturing faults Barco must be informed immediately in writing of any complaints. 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 compliant, Barco can repair the fault or provide a replacement at its own discretion within an appropriate period. If this measure proves to be impossible or unsuccessful, the purchaser can demand a reduction in the purchase price or cancellation of the contract. All other claims, in particular those relating to compensation for direct or indirect damage, and also damage attributed to the operation of software as well as to other services provided by Barco, being a component of the system or independent service, will be deemed invalid provided the damage is not proven to be attributed to the absence of properties guaranteed in writing or due to the intent or gross negligence or part of Barco. If the purchaser or a third party carries out modifications or repairs on goods delivered by Barco, or if the goods are handled incorrectly, in particular if the systems are commissioned operated incorrectly or if, after the transfer of risks, the goods are subject to influences not 2 Encore Presentation System · User's Guide agreed upon in the contract, all guarantee claims of the purchaser will be rendered invalid. Not included in the guarantee coverage are system failures which are attributed to programs or special electronic circuitry provided by the purchaser, e.g. interfaces. Normal wear as well as normal maintenance are not subject to the guarantee provided by Barco either. The environmental conditions as well as the servicing and maintenance regulations specified in this manual must be complied with by the customer. qê~ÇÉã~êâë Brand and product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks, registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective holders. All brand and product names mentioned in this manual serve as comments or examples and are not to be understood as advertising for the products or their manufactures. `çãé~åó=^ÇÇêÉëë Barco Media and Entertainment 11101 Trade Center Drive Rancho Cordova, California 95670 USA · · · Phone: (916) 859-2500 Fax: (916) 859-2515 Website: www.barco.com Barco N.V. Noordlaan 5 8520 Kuurne BELGIUM · · · · · Phone: +32 56.36.82.11 Fax: +32 56.35.16.51 Website: www.barco.com Technical Support Tech Line: (866) 374-7878 -- 24 hours per day, 7 days per week E-mail: folsomsupport@barco.com Encore Presentation System · User's Guide 3 léÉê~íçêë=p~ÑÉíó=pìãã~êó The general safety information in this summary is for operating personnel. aç=kçí=oÉãçîÉ=`çîÉêë=çê=m~åÉäë There are no user-serviceable parts within the unit. Removal of the top cover will expose dangerous voltages. To avoid personal injury, do not remove the top cover. Do not operate the unit without the cover installed. mçïÉê=pçìêÅÉ This product is intended to operate from a power source that will not apply more than 230 volts rms between the supply conductors or between both supply conductor and ground. A protective ground connection by way of grounding conductor in the power cord is essential for safe operation. dêçìåÇáåÖ=íÜÉ=mêçÇìÅí This product is grounded through the grounding conductor of the power cord. To avoid electrical shock, plug the power cord into a properly wired receptacle before connecting to the product input or output terminals. A protective-ground connection by way of the grounding conductor in the power cord is essential for safe operation. rëÉ=íÜÉ=mêçéÉê=mçïÉê=`çêÇ Use only the power cord and connector specified for your product. Use only a power cord that is in good condition. Refer cord and connector changes to qualified service personnel. rëÉ=íÜÉ=mêçéÉê=cìëÉ To avoid fire hazard, use only the fuse having identical type, voltage rating, and current rating characteristics. Refer fuse replacement to qualified service personnel. aç=kçí=léÉê~íÉ=áå=bñéäçëáîÉ=^íãçëéÜÉêÉë To avoid explosion, do not operate this product in an explosive atmosphere. 4 Encore Presentation System · User's Guide qÉêãë=få=qÜáë=j~åì~ä=~åÇ=bèìáéãÉåí=j~êâáåÖ= t^okfkd Highlights an operating procedure, practice, condition, statement, etc., which, if not strictly observed, could result in injury to or death of personnel. Note Highlights an essential operating procedure, condition or statement. `^rqflk The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. ^sboqfppbjbkq> Le point d´exclamation dans un triangle equilatéral signale à alerter l´utilisateur qu´il y a des instructions d´operation et d´entretien tres importantes dans la litérature qui accompagne l´appareil. slopf`eq Ein Ausrufungszeichen innerhalb eines gleichwinkeligen Dreiecks dient dazu, den Benutzer auf wichtige Bedienungs-und Wartungsanweisungen in der Dem Great beiliegenden Literatur aufmerksam zu machen. Encore Presentation System · User's Guide 5 `Ü~åÖÉ=eáëíçêó The table below lists the changes to the Encore Presentation System User's Guide. Table 0-1. Change History Rev A B Date 12/10/04 10/24/06 ECO # 1360 1704 Released Description Approved By R. Pellicano R. Pellicano Updated features and menus 6 Encore Presentation System · User's Guide q~ÄäÉ=çÑ=`çåíÉåíë `Ü~éíÉê=N fåíêçÇìÅíáçå =K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=NT Chapter Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How to Use This Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Navigating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Table of Contents and Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terms and Definitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Advanced Video Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Encore Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Encore Video Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Input Flexibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scaling and Keying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Output Flexibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Word About Layers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Word About Destinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Effect Combinations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Single Mixer Effects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dual Mixer Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Triple Mixer Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Integration with Signal Routers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Event Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Configuration Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Encore Configurator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barco Backup and Restore Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Product Differentiation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . What's New in the User's Guide, Rev. B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 19 19 19 19 20 20 22 22 23 24 24 24 25 25 26 27 27 29 30 32 32 32 32 32 33 34 `Ü~éíÉê=O e~êÇï~êÉ=lêáÉåí~íáçå =K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=PV In This Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Video Processor Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Video Processor Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Word About M/E Connector Priority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M/E Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M/E Input Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Program Output Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Analog Input Flexibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Controller Rear Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 40 41 44 45 47 48 48 49 Encore Presentation System · User's Guide 7 Table of Contents `Ü~éíÉê=P e~êÇï~êÉ=fåëí~ää~íáçå=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=RN In This Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unpacking and Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Site Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rack-Mount Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cable and Adapter Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Single Screen Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Triple Screen Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wide Screen Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wide Screen Configuration Plus Wide Screen Preview . . . . . . . . . . . Completing Wide Screen Preview Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Single Screen Stack Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...