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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.
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Table of contents table of contents 1. Introduction ......................................................................................................... 7 1.1 about this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
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Table of contents 6.22 programming menu > adjustment area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170 6.23 programming menu > adjustment area > layer configur...
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Table of contents 10.10 destinations buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .296 10.11 layer buttons . . . . ....
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1. Introduction 1. Introduction overview • about this guide • record of changes • symbols, pictures and fonts • the 4k screen management system r5905948 event master devices 17/07/2017 7.
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1. Introduction 1.1 about this guide this manual this user’s guide describes how to install and operate the event master units (e2 and s3 series) and their controllers (ec-50 and ec-200). The user’s guide is designed to be a reference tool in the everyday work of the user with the product. It contai...
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1. Introduction 1.2 record of changes overview revision changes 00 initial version 01 • changes initiated by: - new software version (v2.0). - s3-4k and ec-50 product releases. • in the entire of the document, the references to e2 have been replaced by reference to the event master processors. • a r...
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1. Introduction revision changes 04 • changes initiated by new software version (v4.1). - “complete” vs “relative” preset configuration, see "programming menu > adjustment area > presets configuration", page 186. - destination groups, see "programming menu > adjustment area > dest group configuratio...
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1. Introduction 1.3 symbols, pictures and fonts symbol overview the following icons are used in the manual : caution warning info, term definition. General info about the term note: gives extra information about the described subject tip: gives extra advice about the described subject picture overvi...
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1. Introduction 1.4 the 4k screen management system the presentation systems e2 and s3–4k raising the bar for live screen management, the event master screen management system provides superior image quality, excep- tional input and output density, great expandability, and purpose built durability. ...
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2. Safety 2. Safety about this chapter please read this chapter carefully. It contains important information to prevent personal injury while installing and operating event master devices. Furthermore, it includes several cautions to prevent damage to the event master devices. Ensure that you un- de...
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2. Safety 2.1 general considerations general safety instructions • before operating these devices please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. • all warnings in the documentation manual should be adhered to. • all instructions for operating and use of these devices must be ...
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2. Safety 2.2 important safety instructions to prevent risk, personal injury and event master devices damages please read this chapter carefully. It includes several cautions to prevent damage to event master devices. Ensure that you un- derstand and follow all safety guidelines, safety instructions...
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3. General 3. General about this chapter this chapter is designed to introduce you to the event master series products. Overview • event master devices overview • event master series processors features • event master controllers features • terms and definitions • control overview • presentation sys...
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3. General 3.1 event master devices overview general event master devices are the most advanced video processing and presentation control systems on the market today. These systems provide source selection, advanced windowing features, seamless switching, video effects and integrated control for pro...
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3. General e2 jr. Can use the same modular cards as e2 uses, and thanks to its modular design, the e2 jr. Can be upgraded to a fully loaded e2 system at any time. About ex image 3-3 ex when linked to the event master system (e2 or s3–4k) it acts as an input and/or output expansion box to increase th...
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3. General about ec-30 image 3-6 ec-30 the ec-30—the most compact version of the ec-series event master controllers—provides instant access to the most crucial fea- tures for everything from a tradeshow booth to a large corporate event, even a music tour. The ec-30 offers a compact surface, simplifi...
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3. General about ec-200 image 3-8 ec-200 the event master ec-200 event controller is a dedicated hardware console specifically designed to support the event master se- ries processors and devices. Based on an industrial operating system with optimized hardware, it runs the event master toolset softw...
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3. General 3.2 event master series processors features inputs model e2 e2 jr. S3–4k s3–4k jr. Ex input cards 8x 4x 3x 2x 2x each card accommodates either 4x hd inputs, 2x 2560 x 1600 inputs, or 1x 4k input. The ex expansion box does not ship with cards; cards must be purchased separately. Each ex ex...
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3. General outputs model e2 e2 jr. S3–4k s3–4k jr. Ex output card slots 3x 3x 2x 2x 2x multiviewer card slots 1x 1x 1x 1x na the last slot on e2 and e2 jr. (slot #14) and on s3–4k and s3–4k jr. (slot #9) may be designated as either a multiviewer (mvr) card slot or as an output card slot. See"configu...
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3. General an ex expansion box supports screen-destination program outputs and auxiliary outputs, up to a maximum total of eight (8) video links (destinations or inputs) from main processor on a link cable to another expansion box. User interface user interface details event master software gui base...
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3. General layout mode model max. Number of 4k outputs max. Number of dual-link outputs max. Number of hd (2k) outputs e2 jr. • 2x single screens • 1x single screen (has only one vpu bank; does not support 4k blending.) • 4x single screens • 2x blended • 8x single screens • 2x 2 output blended (2 ou...
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3. General model chassis per system s3–4k jr. Linking is available as an upgrade option. Ex 2 ex chassis can be linked for standalone operation, or an ex can be linked to either an e2 or an s3–4k. Expansion program screens model max. Number of 4k outputs max. Number of dual-link outputs max. Number ...
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3. General 3.3 event master controllers features connectivity ec-30 ec-50 ec-200 usb connection from event master toolset host computer (osx or windows 7 and higher) usb connection from event master toolset, either from a control computer or the ec-200 controller • 4 usb connectors in the back can b...
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3. General other ec-30 ec-50 ec-200 • usb port for connection to host computer • status leds and color coded lcd displays • auto-ranging 12v, 2.08a power supply (100-250 vac) • 1x work light (flexible support) • 2x flexible ribbon led (backlight in front face and back face) • auto-ranging mains inpu...
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3. General 3.4 terms and definitions 3g a 3 gbit/s serial digital 10-bit or 12-bit video interface (smpte 424m and 425m). Aux (auxiliary output) a video output that can show any source and seamlessly cut between them. Background (bg) typically an unscaled source originating from a computer’s multi-h...
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3. General fader see t-bar. Gui (graphical user interface) a term that describes a status display based on graphics and icons, rather than strictly on numbers and letters. Input the actual input connector of a processor. Key an electronic (and visual) process whereby one image is electronically supe...
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3. General pip 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 thei...
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3. General 3.5 control overview general there are several ways to control event master series processors. Settings and diagnostics: • front panel. • web interface running directly from an event master series processor. Operational set up and programming: • event master toolset running on a windows 7...
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3. General 3.6 presentation system overview advanced video processing the event master processors are the most advanced video processing and presentation control systems on the market today. These systems provide source selection, windowing, seamless switching, video effects and integrated control f...
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3. General 3.7 installation requirements environment conditions table below summarizes the physical environment in which the event master devices and their controllers may be safely operated or stored. Environment operating non-operating ambient temperature 0°c (32°f) to 40°c (104°f) -10°c (14°f) to...
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3. General 3.8 initial inspection general before shipment, all the devices were inspected and found to be free of mechanical and electrical defects. As soon as the devices are unpacked, inspect for any damage that may have occurred in transit. Save all packing material until the inspection is comple...
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3. General product contains accessories included r9004757 (s3–4k) • 3ru rack mount chassis • 2x 14-9750004-90 • 2x b1959864 • 2x b1959865 • 1x b1959860 • 2x 09-0106032-91 • 8x 13-0081012-90 • 2x 09-0106031-90 • b561132 • r5906016 • 26-1401004-00 • s3 assembly • european power cord cee7 (not included...
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3. General product contains accessories included (ec-200) • 1x 90803038ef • 1x 14-9750004-90 • 1x b1959865 • 2x 61100005 • 1x r9080002 • 1x b561132 • r5906018 • 60600333 • us power cord nema 5/15 (not included with units shipped to china) • european power cord cee7 (not included with units shipped t...
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3. General 3.9 rack-mount procedure general the chassis of the event master devices (e2 and s3 series) are designed to be rack mounted. The devices are supplied with front rackmount hardware. Please note the following important points: • the e2 is 4ru in height while the s3 is 3ru in height. • the m...
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3. General c) re-install the mounting screws. When properly adjusted, the end of each side rail will protrude through the slot in the rear mounting bracket, once the chassis is rack mounted. Image 3-12 to take advantage of this feature, ensure that there is at least 1/2” of clearance above the chass...
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3. General b) measure the distance between the front and rear rack rails. Remove the mounting screws that secure each side rail to the chassis, and then adjust the spacing of each side rail as necessary. The s3 uses four mounting screws on each side rail; the ex uses two mounting screws on each side...
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4. Hardware orientation 4. Hardware orientation about this chapter this chapter explains the event master series processors hardware in detail. Overview • front panel • rear panel • sdi input card • dual link dvi input card • hdmi/displayport input card • quad channel displayport output card • hdmi ...
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4. Hardware orientation 4.1 front panel about front panel see image 4-1 for an illustration of the front panel of event master e2 (and e2 jr.) and s3–4k (and s3–4k jr.) series processors. See image 4-2 for an illustration of the front panel of the event master ex processor. Image 4-1 e2 and s3 serie...
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4. Hardware orientation menu navigation controls the navigation in the menus is assumed by three controls: • turn the adjust knob to scroll through the menu items on the screen. - turn the knob counter-clockwise to scroll down. - turn the knob clockwise to scroll up. A navigation cursor (>) to the l...
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4. Hardware orientation 4.2 rear panel about rear panel see image 4-5 for an illustration of the rear panels of the event master e2 and s3–4k series processors. See image 4-6 for an illustration of the rear panels of the event master e2 jr. And s3–4k jr. Series processors. See image 4-7 for an illus...
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4. Hardware orientation image 4-6 e2 jr. And s3–4k jr. Series rear panels 1 ac connectors 2 rj-45 connector for 10/100 baset ethernet communications 3 genlock input bnc with passive loop-through 4 s3d in and s3d out – – – – 7 input cards (hdmi/dp, sdi, dvi) 8 outputs cards (dvi, sdi) 9 multiviewer c...
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4. Hardware orientation 3 genlock bnc input and output – – 5 expansion links – – 7 input cards (hdmi/dp, sdi, dvi) 8 outputs cards (dvi, sdi) 8 multiviewer card (hdmi) – – 10 usb 2.0 port the ex image in image 4-7 is an example only. The ex expansion box does not ship with cards; cards must be purch...
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4. Hardware orientation for pinout details, refer to the section dedicated to the pinout in appendix a, "standard connector pinouts", page 505. Genlock input bnc (with passive loop-through) the genlock input supports analog ntsc and pal blackburst, as well as hd tri-level sync signals, per smpte 274...
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4. Hardware orientation the following sections describe each type of card in detail: • "hdmi output card", page 57 • "sdi output card", page 58 multiviewer (mvr) card the multiviewer card is physically identical to the hdmi output card, but when it’s plugged in the last slot it operates as a multivi...
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4. Hardware orientation 4.3 sdi input card general this card provides 4 bnc connectors supporting single link, dual link and quad link signals, in sd, hd, 3g-sdi and 6g-sdi ultra hd (uhd) formats. This card currently supports up to 3g-sdi formats. 6g-sdi formats may be supported in a future software...
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4. Hardware orientation specifications • supported format: signal type min. Bnc connector number max channels per card standard examples sd 1 4 smpte 259m-c 480i, 576i ( ntsc/pal ) hd 1 4 smpte 292m 1920x1080 @ 59.94i/50i 1920x1080psf @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/30 720x480 @ 60p/50p 3g 1 4 smpte 424m barcol...
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4. Hardware orientation 4.4 dual link dvi input card general the dual link dvi input card includes two dvi-i dual-link connectors that can support a single or dual-link dvi video signal. Although the dvi-i connectors includes pins that support analog signals, the dvi card doesn’t support analog sign...
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4. Hardware orientation specifications • dvi 1.0 specification • maximum h active: 4,096, maximum v active: 3,072 • supported format: - all single link dvi formats up to 165 mhz - all dual link dvi formats up to 330 mhz - 4k/uhd supported: o 3,840x2,160/ 23.98/24/25/29.97/30 input via 1x dvidl, 2x d...
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4. Hardware orientation 4.5 hdmi/displayport input card general the hdmi/displayport input card has two 19-pin hdmi connectors which can support a hdmi video signal, and two 20-pin display- port connectors supporting displayport video signal. The figure below illustrates the hdmi/displayport input c...
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4. Hardware orientation displayport specifications • displayport per 1.1a specifications • supported format: - formats up to 2,560x1,600@60 and 3,840x1,200@60 (30 bits) - 4k/uhd supported: o 3,840x2,160/ 23.98/24/25/29.97/30 via 1x dp, 2x dp (l and r half) or 4x dp (quadrants) o 3,840x2,160/ 50/59.9...
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4. Hardware orientation 4.6 quad channel displayport output card general the quad channel displayport output card has four 20-pin displayport connectors that can provide a displayport signal. The figure below illustrates the displayport output card’s rear panel connectors: image 4-11 quad channel di...
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4. Hardware orientation specifications • displayport per 1.2 specification • pixel clock up to 620 mhz - max pixel clock at 24 bits/pixel = 620 mpix/sec - max pixel clock at 30 bits/pixel = 576 mpix/sec - max pixel clock at 36 bits/pixel = 480 mpix/sec • supported formats: - formats up to 4,096x2,16...
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4. Hardware orientation 4.7 hdmi output card general the hdmi output card has four 19-pin hdmi connectors which can provide a hdmi video signal. The figure below illustrates the hdmi output card’s rear panel connectors: image 4-12 hdmi output card rear panel 1 hdmi connector — hdmi 1 2 hdmi connecto...
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4. Hardware orientation 4.8 sdi output card general the sdi output card has 4 bnc connectors that can support single link, dual link and quad link signals, in sd, hd, 3g-sdi and 6g-sdi ultra hd (uhd) formats. This card currently supports up to 3g-sdi formats. 6g-sdi formats may be supported in a fut...
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4. Hardware orientation specifications • supported format: signal type min. Bnc connector number max channels per card standard examples sd 1 4 smpte 259m-c 480i, 576i ( ntsc/pal ) hd 1 4 smpte 292m 1920x1080 @ 59.94i/50i 720x480 @ 60p/50p 3g 1 4 smpte 424m barcolink 1920x1080 @ 60p/50p 1920x1200 @ ...
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4. Hardware orientation 4.9 expansion link card about expansion link when event requirements exceed the capacity of a single unit in terms of input, output, or number of layers, multiple event master processors can be linked together through the expansion link cards. Cxp cxp is a copper connector sy...
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4. Hardware orientation 4.10 vpu card general vpu (video processing unit) cards perform the various scaling, layer effects, and image compositing operations within the event master series of products. The internal cross point routes all video signals to and from the vpu cards. The vpu cards have no ...
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5. Front panel menu orientation 5. Front panel menu orientation about this chapter this chapter describes the front panel menus of the event master units (e2 and s3 series), including how they are accessed and the functions or parameters that are available. The menu trees are presented in block diag...
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5. Front panel menu orientation 5.1 power-up initialization initialization ensure that your system is properly installed and cabled. Make sure the two ac connector are properly connected to your facility’s ac power source through the two supplied power cords. Locate the power button on the front pan...
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5. Front panel menu orientation 5.2 front panel menu tree about this section the diagram below illustrates the front panel menu tree of the event master devices. Please use this diagram for reference as you learn how to operate the system. Menu tree image 5-2 r5905948 event master devices 17/07/2017...
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5. Front panel menu orientation 5.3 using menu system general this section describes the conventions for using the menu system of the event master devices. For reference, the following illus- tration shows the system menu. Image 5-3 system menu the unit’s display screen is four lines high. Throughou...
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5. Front panel menu orientation answering a menu query the sel button is used to answer yes to certain menu queries. The esc button is used to answer no to menu queries. Sometimes the two buttons are appropriate for answer to a menu queries. The following illustration shows an example of a menu quer...
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5. Front panel menu orientation 5.4 about status menu general the status menu is the event master series processor’s top-level menu, which appears by default at system startup. This menu provides system name, unit id, genlock status and unit ip address. The following figure illustrates a sample stat...
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5. Front panel menu orientation 5.5 about setup menu general the setup menu, shown in the following illustration, is the menu from which you access all operational menus. To display the setup menu, press the sel button on the front panel when the status menu is displayed, or press the esc button to ...
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5. Front panel menu orientation 5.6 about the system menu general 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 event master unit configuration, obtain diagnostic info...
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5. Front panel menu orientation 5.7 system menu > black invalid general 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 outp...
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5. Front panel menu orientation 5.8 system menu > usb device (backup/restore) general the unit’s front panel contains a usb port that you can use to connect a flash drive to the event master unit. The flash drive must be formatted to use the fat32 file system. For formatting instructions, refer to s...
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5. Front panel menu orientation the usb restore config submenu appears, as shown in the following illustration. Image 5-12 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 confirm...
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5. Front panel menu orientation a) on your pc’s c: drive, locate the barco folder. Image 5-13 b) in that folder, locate the event master toolset folder that corresponds to the current version you are using. Image 5-14 c) then locate the folder called “wvp_9876”. Image 5-15 d) the xml folder in this ...
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5. Front panel menu orientation 5.9 system menu > ethernet general the ethernet submenu allows the user to view and change certain ethernet settings. Image 5-17 using this menu, you can: • query the dhcp server for a valid ip address, or turn off this feature. • set a static ip address for the event...
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5. Front panel menu orientation 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. R590594...
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5. Front panel menu orientation 5.11 system menu > diagnostics general the following illustration shows the diagnostics submenu, which you access from the system menu. Image 5-19 the diagnostics options allow a user to check if the event master unit is functioning normally. Front panel and card oper...
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5. Front panel menu orientation cards image 5-21 the card slot test will perform a variety of diagnostics for an individual card or for all cards. This is a quick way to determine if a given card is having a problem. After selecting a slot number or choosing all cards to be tested, the following mes...
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5. Front panel menu orientation to see more detailed results of diagnostic testing, run diagnostics from the event master toolset software. For details on this fonction, please refer to chapter "settings menu > web app area > dashboard", page 207 temperature image 5-26 the diagnostic temperature men...
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5. Front panel menu orientation 5.12 system menu > lock front panel general when the event master unit’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. • all ethernet communi...
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5. Front panel menu orientation 5.13 using the tech support menu general the tech support menu, shown in the following illustration, provides quick access to customer support contact information, and also shows you the software version for your event master unit. Image 5-30 tech support menu this me...
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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 event master unit to its factory default condition. Image 5-31 the following attributes constitute a factory default conditio...
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5. Front panel menu orientation 5.15 firmware upgrade general the event master unit 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 201 for the instructions on how to perform firmware u...
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5. Front panel menu orientation 5.16 save all general 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 event master unit. If you do not use this function, your cust...
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6. Em gui orientation 6. Em gui orientation about this chapter this chapter provides a detailed description of each section of em gui. About em gui the event master (em) gui is a ui program that enables users to interface with an event master device from a pc or mac via an ethernet connection. The p...
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6. Em gui orientation overview • general requirements • download of event master toolset software • software installation • starting up • screen layout presentation • controls • configuration menu • configuration menu > network resource area • configuration menu > system diagram area • configuration...
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6. Em gui orientation 6.1 general requirements system requirements for microsoft windows minimum hardware specifications : • intel i5, 2 core • 4gb ram • free hard disk space: 600 mb • wsxga resolution (1280 x 1024) • fixed ethernet connection software • windows 7, windows 8 recommended hardware spe...
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6. Em gui orientation 6.2 download of event master toolset software overview the event master toolset 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 nece...
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6. Em gui orientation 6.3 software installation currently the em gui is available for pcs with microsoft win7 or microsoft win10, 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 (or win10...
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6. Em gui orientation 6.4 starting up how to start up 1. Double click on the event master toolset software icon on your desktop or, click start → all programs → barco folsom → event master toolset rev x.X (build xxxxx) the software starts up with the same look and feel as when it was closed before. ...
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6. Em gui orientation 6.5 screen layout presentation general the user interface is organized around a menu navigation bar at the left of the screen and a working area in the rest of the screen. The layout of the screens is similar throughout the gui. In order to explain the layout, we will examine t...
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6. Em gui orientation selection area the selection area allows the users to select the system, device or inputs that will be used. Diagram area in the middle, is the diagram area where the system, screens and multiviewer are represented graphically. Configuration area on the right hand side, is the ...
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6. Em gui orientation 6.6 controls general edit box edit box is used to edit the values or names. Image 6-2 properties: • by double clicking, the background changes to a dark blue color indicating that modifications can be made. • the cursor is placed on the last character. • the eraser button allow...
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6. Em gui orientation 6.7 configuration menu general the configuration menu is the module used to edit the presentation systems (creation, modification, deletion). This page is the first page that appears when you launch the em gui software. The user will use this page to add or remove devices to th...
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6. Em gui orientation 4 adjustment area there are several panels in this area: adjustment, input/background, output/mvr and destinations. Each panel displays the list of items currently defined in the system. The user can also add or delete and define more items. The adjust tab allows the user to ad...
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6. Em gui orientation 6.8 configuration menu > network resource area general this part of the system configuration page allows listing devices available on the local network and identifying them. Description the panel in this area has three tabs: • discovered: lists all of the devices discovered on ...
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6. Em gui orientation image 6-7 how to manually add a device into the selected system to manually add a device, use the “manual add” section. 1. Enter the ip address. 2. Press the “add” button. Image 6-8 unit is added and retrieves the available configuration in the device. R5905948 event master dev...
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6. Em gui orientation 6.9 configuration menu > system diagram area general the system is represented graphically in this part of the system configuration page. It is here that the user can select a system (or create a new one), or select a system element ( inputs, outputs, destinations …) descriptio...
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6. Em gui orientation image 6-10 a confirmation window appears. 2. Click on ok. The tab is removed. How to select device in the system 1. Click on the area situated below the event master series processor graphic representation. Image 6-11 device selected the device is selected. The device is highli...
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6. Em gui orientation selecting a device or a destination in the diagram allows the adjustment area to display to display the pa- rameters corresponding to the device or destination. See adjust tab in the section "configuration menu > adjustment area", page 104. 102 r5905948 event master devices 17/...
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6. Em gui orientation 6.10 configuration menu > system modifier area general general parameters concerning the selected system are accessible in this area. The user can select the system’s preset conflict mode, the native rate, and genlock mode. Description image 6-13 • preset conflict: mode—when us...
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6. Em gui orientation 6.11 configuration menu > adjustment area general situated on the right hand side of the screen is the adjustment area. In this area the user can define and adjust unit specific param- eters, inputs, backgrounds, outputs, multiviewer outputs and destination affected to the sele...
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6. Em gui orientation 6.12 configuration menu > adjustment > unit configuration general in the unit configuration adjustments panel, the user can define and adjust unit (device) specific parameters. How to access the unit configuration adjustments panel 1. Select the device (unit) that you want to c...
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6. Em gui orientation the ip address is changed by double-clicking on the static setting and assigning an allowed configuration. For details on network configurations we refer to industry standard. Setup tab: • unit id: unique unit identification number. • front panel: locks or unlocks the front pan...
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6. Em gui orientation 6.13 configuration menu > adjustment > input configuration general in the input configuration menu users can assign input connectors to inputs and adjust parameters to match the incoming signal format and timing parameters. Input card arrangement on the e2 model, the input card...
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6. Em gui orientation image 6-15 examples of valid 3d* inputs: image 6-16 (*) s3d inputs will be supported in a future software release. Input connector colors not assigned and no input signal is detected not assigned to any source or an input, but a signal has been detected assigned to a source or ...
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6. Em gui orientation this menu provides: • a list of all the inputs already created on the system (e.G. Cam 1, input2). • a button to automatically allocate all unassigned input connectors to an input. • a button to automatically allocate all live input connectors (green) to an input. • a button to...
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6. Em gui orientation 2. In the system diagram area, click on the connector(s) that need to be assigned. Note: if the input signal is 4k provided by the 4 sdi connectors, 4 sdi connectors need to be selected. Connector(s) is immediately highlighted in blue. 3. The selection is completed by clicking ...
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6. Em gui orientation input adjustment panel description the input adjustment panel is divided in four sections. • main page • format & timing • color adjustment • contact information r5905948 event master devices 17/07/2017 111.
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6. Em gui orientation input adjustment panel > main page this menu is available in two versions according to the input type: • dvi, hdmi and displayport input types • name: edits the name of the input configuration. • sync status: detects a good video sync. • video status: indicates if the layer cap...
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6. Em gui orientation • edid all inputs can have an edid (extended display identification data) set according to its connector capacity. The currently set edid is visible in the current box. Format: the drop-down menu with its search function provide a way to select any of the available vesa or smpt...
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6. Em gui orientation input adjustment panel > format & timing this is a status and informational menus. No adjustments can be done on this format and timing panel. • format: video format of the input • h total: total pixel count per line • h front porch: the offset between the end of the active are...
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6. Em gui orientation input adjustment panel > contact information this menu allows for the user to enter contact information for easy identification. R5905948 event master devices 17/07/2017 115.
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6. Em gui orientation 6.14 configuration menu > adjustment > background configuration general assigning input connectors to backgrounds is very similar to creating inputs as it was discussed in the previous section. Therefore, the menus are also very similar and for the sake of simplicity the same m...
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6. Em gui orientation 6.15 configuration menu > adjustment > output configuration general in the output menu users can assign output connectors to configurations and adjust signal parameters to match the display devices connected to the unit. Output card arrangement on the e2 model, the output cards...
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6. Em gui orientation image 6-20 • 4 x sdi 1920x1080 • 4 x hdmi 1920x1080 or 2048x1080 on 1 card • 4 x hdmi 1920x1080 or 2048x1080 two cards • the top 2 x hdmi at 1920 x 2160 or 2048 x 2160 at max 60p • one of the top hdmi at 3840 x 2160 or 4096 x 2160 at max 30p examples of valid 3d outputs *: imag...
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6. Em gui orientation this menu provides: • a list of all the outputs already created on the system (e.G. Output1) • a button to automatically allocate all unassigned output connectors to an output. • a button to manually allocate output connector(s) to an output. • a button to delete unused or obso...
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6. Em gui orientation how to add output outputs configurations can be added manually to unassigned connectors. 1. Click on the add output button. The add output button is replaced by the done adding button (highlighted in blue). 2. In the system diagram area, click on the connector(s) that need to b...
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6. Em gui orientation image 6-23 the output adjustment panel is displayed. Output adjustment panel description the output adjustment panel is divided in three sections • main page • format & timing • connector 122 r5905948 event master devices 17/07/2017.
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6. Em gui orientation output adjustment panel > main page • auto configure output format: selects the output format will be set to match the format contained in the edid of the display device connected to the corresponding output(s). • name: the name of the output configuration can be edited in this...
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6. Em gui orientation output adjustment panel > timing menu • format: selects the video format of the output configuration from the drop menu. This is the same adjustment as in the previous menu. • h total: adjusts (in pixels) the total pixel count per line for the selected output. • h front porch: ...
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6. Em gui orientation connector menu: output adjustment—hdmi • color/sample/bit: adjusts the color space (rgb or ycbcr), sampling rate (4:4:4 or 4:2:2) and bit depth (8, 10, or 12) of the output signal. Depending on the edid of the connected device the drop-down list would populate with compatible s...
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6. Em gui orientation 6.16 configuration menu > adjustment > destination configuration general output configurations that are created in the previous menus are assigned to destination in the destination panel. Description destination configuration menu is accessed by clicking on the destination tab....
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6. Em gui orientation widescreen destinations can be downscaled by the aux and based on the capacity it can accommodate up to eight (8) outputs worth of widescreen. Color codes screens and aux are represented graphically in the diagram area. Green: output(s) have been assigned to the destination yel...
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6. Em gui orientation outputs can be added in reverse order, or even un even order allowing for correction of wrongly connected wires image 6-25 how to delete destination 1. Click on the delete destination(s) button the delete destination(s) button is replaced by the delete selected button (highligh...
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6. Em gui orientation assign menu • name: adjusts the name of the destination. • destination type: reports the type of destination screen or aux. Can convert from screen to aux if it meets requirements. • number of output(s): reports the number of output configurations in the destination. • dimensio...
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6. Em gui orientation the layer system has been optimized in e2 to allow the maximum available layer count at all times and can therefore be a bit confusing. Based on the layer mode (set in the system modifier panel), the number of “assign layer to destination” varies. The table below shows the maxi...
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6. Em gui orientation output menu – main submenu operate similarly to the output adjustment panel > main menu. • test pattern: turns the test patterns on and select the desired type. The default setting is off. Test pattern types: – horizontal ramp – horizontal steps – vertical ramp – vertical steps...
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6. Em gui orientation output menu – color submenu the output effects submenu adjusts color variable of the output image, such as contrast and brightness, saturation, hue and gamma corrections. • the rgb contrast and brightness settings are adjustable. - the overall adjustment has a range of 50 to 15...
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6. Em gui orientation output menu – timing submenu operate similarly to the output adjustment panel > timing menu. • format: selects the video format of the output configuration from the drop menu. This is the same adjustment as in the previous menu. • h total: adjusts (in pixels) the total pixel co...
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6. Em gui orientation hdmi connector submenu hdmi connector submenu • color/sample/bit: choices are: – rgb/4:4:4/8 – ycbcr/4:4:4/8 – rgb/4:4:4/10 – ycbcr/4:4:4/10 – rgb/4:4:4/12 – ycbcr/4:4:4/12 – ycbcr/4:2:2/12 • color range: choices are: - rgb, reduced range (values 16–235, television and movies) ...
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6. Em gui orientation data-doubling submenu—basic mode • canvas h: this is the horizontal size of the canvas, measured in pixels. The edit box allows the user to adjust this size. • canvas v: this is the vertical size of the canvas, measured in pixels. The edit box allows the user to adjust this siz...
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6. Em gui orientation data-doubling submenu—expert mode the top part of the panel is the same in expert mode as it is in basic mode. Expert mode, however, offers greater control over horizontal and vertical offset and size. Expert mode also allows the user to add outputs without increasing the canva...
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6. Em gui orientation feathering submenu • canvas shows the actual pixel ratio for the full blend. • select the region where feathering will be performed. All edges can be separately selected and have a different value of feather and gamma. The adjustment can be made my moving the slider, entering t...
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6. Em gui orientation 6.17 configuration menu >linking general this part of the system configuration page lists devices available on the local network and allows adding them to a linked system set up. The link cards allow for linking multiple event master units. Depending on the linking configuratio...
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6. Em gui orientation image 6-29 cabling between two e2 units event master configuration for two e2s 1. Start the event master toolset version 1.5 or higher. 2. Make sure that the two e2s are discovered on the network and that they have different unit ids. 3. Drop one the two e2s in the gui. 4. Then...
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6. Em gui orientation image 6-30 cabling between an e2 unit and an s3-4k unit event master configuration for an e2 and an s3–4k 1. Start the event master toolset version 3.2 or higher. 2. Make sure that both the e2 and the s3–4k are discovered on the network and that they have different unit ids. 3....
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6. Em gui orientation image 6-31 cabling between an e2 unit and two daisy-chained ex units event master configuration for an e2 and an ex 1. Start the event master toolset version 4.0 or higher. 2. Make sure that both the e2 and the ex are discovered on the network and that they have different unit ...
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6. Em gui orientation see image 6-32for an example of the cabling between an e2 unit and two s3-4k units. Image 6-32 cabling between an e2 unit and two s3–4k units event master configuration 1. Start the event master toolset version 4.2 or higher. 2. Make sure that the e2 and the s3–4k units are dis...
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6. Em gui orientation connect the link cables provided with each unit between the link connectors as follows: • e2 vp id 0, link card slot 1, link 1 >> s3 vp id 1, link card slot 1, link 2 • e2 vp id 0, link card slot 1, link 2 >> s3 vp id 1, link card slot 1, link 1 • e2 vp id 0, link card slot 2, ...
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6. Em gui orientation if the e2 unit is cabled to an ex unit or a pair of daisy-chained ex units, the ex unit appears as a grayed-out box below the e2 unit in the diagram area. In the grayed-out ex box a blue button allows you to add the ex to the system as a slave. 4. Drop the s3–4k in the gui. You...
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6. Em gui orientation other linking configurations: e2 jr. And s3–4k jr. E2 jr. And the s3–4k jr. Units do not ship with link cards, but they do not support linking as an upgrade option. To support linking with an e2 jr. Or an s3–4k jr. Unit, you may purchase an event master link card (p/n r9004746)...
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6. Em gui orientation image 6-36 cabling between two s3–4k jr. Units to link an e2 jr. Unit to an s3–4k jr. Unit, connect link cables between the link connectors as follows: • vp id 0, link card slot 1, link 1 >> vp id 1, link card slot 1, link 2 • vp id 0, link card slot 1, link 2 >> vp id 1, link ...
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6. Em gui orientation 5. Add the second unit as a slave. 6. (optional) at this point it is suggested that you select and name appropriately each unit so that you can identify it in your setup. Connection control from the configuration page switch from the detail view to the system view and ensure th...
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6. Em gui orientation 6.18 programming menu general the programming page is where the event is set up and everything comes together. Users can define sources from inputs, assign layers and backgrounds into screens and create user keys and presets and more. Once programmed and defined this is where t...
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6. Em gui orientation 6.19 programming menu > resources area general this part of the programming page allows users to manage the available input resources. Sources are created and defined from the available inputs that were defined on the system configuration page. From release 1.5 there is still s...
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6. Em gui orientation • definition: a layer is one image stacked on top of another or a background. • features: - each mixer layer has two layers, preview and program. For complete flexibility, each layer can be assigned to either pip or key functionality. Image 6-39 - the mixing background layer (b...
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6. Em gui orientation input, sources and layer example image 6-40 source area description in this menu, sources defined in the configuration menu are assigned to destinations via drag and drop procedure. Each input has minimum one source file, several can be created via copy original (plus icon) or ...
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6. Em gui orientation inputs (list view) inputs (list view) • resolution: this is the resolution of the input signal. • the led color indicates the status of the input: - red: sync is missing or invalid format. - green: sync is valid. • refreshes the input thumbnail (in thumbnail view) from the inpu...
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6. Em gui orientation inputs (thumbnail view) • behavior is similar to the list view mode (see above). By clicking in thumbnail area images can be imported using the file picker menu. The picker can select pictures with the bmp, jpg or png format. 154 r5905948 event master devices 17/07/2017.
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6. Em gui orientation stills (list view) stills (list view) • stills can be added from external source of the gui computer in the png format. • name that can be changed by double click action and then the resolution of the stillstore. • [disk icon] indicate the memory required for the stillstore. A ...
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6. Em gui orientation destination destination (list view) destination (thumbnail view) the destinations can be used as a source in layers provided they have the capacity to fit. Up to 2k resolutions on sl, up to 4096 x 1200 / 2560 x 1600 for dl and 4k / 8192 x 1200 for 4k scaler mode. How to delete ...
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6. Em gui orientation the delete source(s) button turns in red and the delete icon (“x”) appears next to the copy icon on each element of the source list. Image 6-41 delete selected input sources 2. Select the sources that you desire to delete and click the delete source(s) button. The selected sour...
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6. Em gui orientation sources are displayed without their associated inputs. Image 6-42 hide input(s) checkbox background in this menu, backgrounds defined in the configuration menu are assigned to destinations via drag and drop procedure. Backgrounds and destinations need to have the same resolutio...
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6. Em gui orientation background (list view) • name: this is the name of the input as created in the configuration of the system. • resolution: this is the resolution of the input signal. • the led color indicates the status of the input: - red: sync is missing or invalid format. - green: sync is va...
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6. Em gui orientation background stills (list view) • name: this is the name of the stillstore as created in background menu. Name can be changed by double click action. • resolution: this is the resolution of the stillstore. • [disk icon] indicates the memory required for the stillstore. A total of...
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6. Em gui orientation input > backgrounds (list view) • name: this is the name of the input as created in the configuration of the system. • resolution: this is the resolution of the input signal. • the led color indicates the status of the input: - red: sync is missing or invalid format. - green: s...
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6. Em gui orientation to use a background as an input, follow this procedure. 1. Go to the programming menu. 2. Go to the input tab of the resources area, and then go to the backgrounds subtab of the input tab. 3. Drag a background from the list on the backgrounds subtab and drop it on any screen or...
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6. Em gui orientation 6.20 programming menu > diagram area general the middle of the programming page is the programming diagram area where the program, preview and aux screens are com- posed. Description each program/preview screen can be viewed individually or all of the screens can be shown simul...
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6. Em gui orientation image 6-44 next a source from the input panel on the left hand side can be dragged into the layer. Image 6-45 alternatively, an input or a source can be dragged into the preview screen directly as long as there are available layers. Image 6-46 if the available layer is already ...
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6. Em gui orientation scaler mode for layers are set in the configuration page, towards the bottom. Z-order the layer priority (z-order) is based by the order they are added in destination menu. The layers that are added first have the lowest priority. For example; layer1 is lower priority than laye...
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6. Em gui orientation 6.21 programming menu > layer modifier area general this area is specifically for layer adjustments. Description the area is broken up into several sub areas. The left side is for alignment, priority, size and position of the layer. Middle is for layer transition. The right is ...
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6. Em gui orientation priority image 6-50 1 moves the selected layer up in priority and swaps with the layer previously above. 2 moves the selected layer to the top of the priority and swaps it with the layer previously on top. 3 moves down in priority and swaps the z-order of the selected layer wit...
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6. Em gui orientation 1 full screen vertical takes the selected pip(s) to full screen, using the source’s height as the guide. If borders are on, they will be taken into account so that they are visible. 2 full screen horizontal takes the selected pip(s) to full screen, using the source’s width as t...
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6. Em gui orientation preview transitions to program according at the rate indicated in the rate box following the s-curve pattern. The layer on program does not fade in preview at the same time. The layer on program appears in preview when the transition is completed. Cut instantly transitions the ...
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6. Em gui orientation 6.22 programming menu > adjustment area general situated on the right hand side of the screen is the adjustment area. In this area users can configure layers and sources and create user keys and presets. Description there are several tabs in this area: • layers : provides a lis...
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6. Em gui orientation 6.23 programming menu > adjustment area > layer configuration general in the layer menu, users can manage the layer in the selected destination and update its attributes. Layer configuration menu description layer configuration menu is accessed by clicking on the layer tab. Thi...
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6. Em gui orientation how to access the layer adjustments adjustments to layers are performed in the “adjust” panel: 1. Select the layer from the list or, select the layer from the preview canvas. The layer is selected. Image 6-59 when the layer is selected and is visible on the canvas, it will have...
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6. Em gui orientation image 6-60 once the two keyframes are defined, the pip can move between the two positions by pressing the green arrow buttons. The rate for the movement is adjusted by changing the number in the corresponding box. Any of the two keyframes can be deleted when the keyframe is hig...
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6. Em gui orientation the following functions are provided: • enables or disables the pip’s shadow. • h size (%): adjusts the shadow’s horizontal size as a percentage of the pip’s size. • v size (%): adjusts the shadow’s vertical size as a percentage of the pip’s size. • h pos(pixel): adjusts the sh...
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6. Em gui orientation layer type = key; mode = chroma a chroma (chrominance) key is one in which the hole-cutting information is derived from a color in the key source. After selecting a hue color to key out, it may be necessary to make additional adjustments to improve the look of the overall compo...
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6. Em gui orientation pick hue the pick hue button allows the user to pick and apply a selected hue from any single layer. 1. Click on the pick hue button. Clicking on the pick hue button for a layer places a crosshair on the layer in preview in the programming diagram area. Image 6-61 the pick hue ...
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6. Em gui orientation layer adjustment panel > layer window adjustment the following pip adjustment menu functions are provided: (all figures are in pixels) • h size — adjusts the pip’s horizontal size. • v size — adjusts the pip’s vertical size. • h position — indicates the pip’s position, relative...
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6. Em gui orientation layer adjustment panel > layer effects adjustment • rgb contrast and brightness settings are adjustable within a range of 0% to 200%. The default setting for all of these properties is 100%. • gamma is adjustable within a range of 0.3 to 3.28. The default setting is 1.0. • hue ...
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6. Em gui orientation 6.24 programming menu > adjustment area > dest group configuration general in the layer menu, users can manage the destination groups and update their attributes. Dest group configuration menu description the destination group configuration menu is accessed by clicking on the d...
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6. Em gui orientation image 6-64 destinations in a dest group overwrite group this overwrite group button is enabled if a destination group is selected. Pressing this button overwrites the group data in the selected destination group, but the name of the group is not updated. 1. Select the destinati...
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6. Em gui orientation image 6-65 destination groups on the controller menu note: in the programming menu, selecting a destination group deselects any previously selected destinations or groups. Hold- ing the ctrl key and selecting a destination group adds the new group to any previously selected des...
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6. Em gui orientation 6.25 programming menu > adjustment area > background configuration general in the layer menu, users can also manage the backgrounds. Two background channels are provided per destination (bg a and bg b), each of which appears at the system’s lowest priority — visually in back or...
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6. Em gui orientation the standard color wheel selection is available for the background matte too • background color can be adjusted by updating the red / green / blue slider or edit box. The selected color is shown in the current color row. • the square buttons on the bottom of current color are q...
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6. Em gui orientation 6.26 programming menu > adjustment area > user keys configuration general the user key feature enables you to select all (or a portion) of the current layer’s attributes (such as border color, size, effects, etc.), and store them on a user key. These attributes can then be appl...
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6. Em gui orientation overwrite user key this button is enabled if a layer and a user key is selected. Pressing this button overwrites the layer data in the selected user key but the name of the user key is not updated. The attributes saved are based on the selection of the enables boxes. If no boxe...
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6. Em gui orientation 6.27 programming menu > adjustment area > presets configuration general the preset is a register that enables you to store destination setups, “looks,” to memory, and to recall them. Presets configuration menu description this menu provides: • a numbered list of the available p...
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6. Em gui orientation to hide a layer, select the layer in the programming diagram area of the workspace, then select hide in the system wide function are of the workspace. See image 6-70. Image 6-70 hiding a layer a layer can also be hidden using the hide icon in the programming > adjust > layer co...
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6. Em gui orientation preset to pvw / preset to pgm pressing this button toggles between recalling presets to preview (see image 6-72) or directly to program (see image 6-73). The functions of recall buttons are the same in either case, but presets recalled to program automatically transition to pro...
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6. Em gui orientation 6.28 programming menu > adjustment area > source adjustment general the source adjustments are shown on the adjust panel when a layer with a valid source is selected. The source adjustment controls does not appear when you select the source by itself. Also note that the adjustm...
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6. Em gui orientation color adjustment • rgb contrast and brightness settings are adjustable within a range of 0% to 200%. The default setting for all of these properties is 100%. • gamma is adjustable within a range of 0.3 to 3.28. The default setting is 1.0. • hue is adjustable within a range of -...
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6. Em gui orientation 6.29 programming menu > adjustment area > global transition rate/trans/cut general at the bottom of the adjustment panel, is the transition rate and type buttons. These actions are executed for the selected destina- tions. Description these controls are disabled if no destinati...
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6. Em gui orientation 6.30 multiviewer (mvr) menu general the last card slot on an event master processor—for example, slot #14 on an e2, or slot #9 on an s3–4k—may be either a normal output slot or a dedicated multiviewer. (see the description of the setup tab in "configuration menu > adjustment > ...
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6. Em gui orientation 6.31 multiviewer menu > resource area general this part of the multiviewer menu provides a list of all the resources that are available to be displayed in the multiviewer. Description image 6-77 there are 3 tabs in this section: • input: lists the inputs as defined in the syste...
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6. Em gui orientation 6.32 multiviewer menu > multiviewer layout area general this part of the multiviewer menu allows a user to add and position sources in multiviewer outputs. Description the tabs on the top of the layout panel area allow the user to view the two outputs together or individually. ...
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6. Em gui orientation 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 event maste...
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6. Em gui orientation 6.33 multiviewer menu > modifier area general this area is specifically for window adjustments on multiviewer outputs. Description the area is broken up into several sub areas. The left side is for alignment and position of the window. The right is for misc. Controls. Window al...
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6. Em gui orientation 6.34 multiviewer menu > adjustment area general situated on the right hand side of the screen is the adjustment area. In this area the user can configure the color and sizing of each multiviewer windows. Description there are several tabs in this area: • output colors: provides...
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6. Em gui orientation 6.35 multiviewer menu > adjustment area > output color general in this section, the user can modify the color attributes (window borders, window umd, output background) of each multiviewer output. Description each output has its own color adjustments. There are 2 buttons to sel...
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6. Em gui orientation 6.36 multiviewer menu > adjustment area > window adjustment general in this section, the user can resize and position the selected window. A multiple window selection is available. Description the following functions are provided: • h size(pixel): adjusts the window’s horizonta...
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6. Em gui orientation 6.37 controller menu general event master processors and devices can be supported by event controllers, hardware consoles specifically designed to facilitate and accelerate the operations during the show. Controller menu is the module used to setup the selected console. Descrip...
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6. Em gui orientation 6.38 settings menu general the settings menu provides access to the event master series processor 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 fi...
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6. Em gui orientation 5 device select combo box informs the user which device is currently being selected in the selected system. 6 web app area main work area where the different menus are displayed. Description of the options tab of the resources area • language: this parameter allows the user to ...
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6. Em gui orientation software subtab controller tab: software subtab this panel displays the serial number and the software version for each detected controller. When the controller > software subtab is selected in the resources area, the web app area shows the ec-200 web app. The user can upgrade ...
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6. Em gui orientation diagnostic subtab controller tab: diagnostic subtab this panel displays test controls for each detected controller. • led test: - test off: leds are returned to normal behavior. - all blue/red: turns on all blue and red leds; other leds are turned off. - all green: turns on all...
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6. Em gui orientation dragging and dropping any discovered device from the resources area to the web app area hosts the device (for example, an imagepro ii projector) in the web app area. Image 6-90 devices list r5905948 event master devices 17/07/2017 205.
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6. Em gui orientation 6.39 settings menu > web app area general main work area of the setting menu, where the user has access to a set of functions directly provided by the event master series processor. All of the functions described in this section can also be performed by launching the web app di...
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6. Em gui orientation 6.40 settings menu > web app area > dashboard general the four submenus in the dashboard window provide access to card diagnostics software: • inputs • outputs • expansion • other the user can perform the diagnostic of each card separately, or run a full diagnostic of all unit ...
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6. Em gui orientation image 6-92 e.G. E2 diagnostic report. Outputs 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 und...
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6. Em gui orientation image 6-93 expansion this menu presents diagnostics for the expansion card. The status column indicates whether any errors have been detected. De- tailed diagnostics tests for each card are performed by selecting the diagnostics button under the action column. Image 6-94 other ...
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6. Em gui orientation 6.41 settings menu > web app area > tools general this menu allows users to download software update and perform backup or restore the system settings. Description image 6-96 there are two submenus in this menu: • manage software: from this menu the user can select, download an...
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6. Em gui orientation 6.42 settings menu > web app area > tools > manage software general when you select the “manage software”, two tabs are presented. The “software install” tab and the “releases” tab. Although the examples in this section show the e2 processor, the instructions apply to all proce...
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6. Em gui orientation 6.43 settings menu > web app area > tools > backup & restore general in this menu the user can store presets, user keys and other system settings on the computer. The menu also allows the user to restore a previously stored system file. Image 6-101 how to backup presets, user k...
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6. Em gui orientation the dialog box will close and a new window appears displaying the location and name of the stored compressed file. Image 6-103 4. Click on ok. How to restore presets, user keys and system settings the following procedure allows the user to restore a backed up file into a event ...
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7. System setup 7. System setup about this chapter this chapter outlines procedures for setting up and configuring event master series processors. C aution : before starting to set up your event master series processor, please ensure that you are familiar with front panel menus and event master tool...
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7. System setup 7.1 setup prerequisites prerequisites before starting to set up your event master series processor, please review the following prerequisites: • ensure that you are familiar with the event master devices, including system control means and features. For details, please refer to chapt...
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7. System setup 7.2 system setup sequence set up from a to z this section provides a top level view of the entire event master series processor setup procedure, plus links to each individual sequence. For the optimum event master series processor setup, it is recommended that you follow all procedur...
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7. System setup 7.3 power up and status check general use the following steps to power up your event master series processor and check system status. Prerequisite • ensure that your system is properly installed and cabled. • ensure that you are familiar with the system menu. For details on all menus...
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7. System setup 7.4 return to factory default general prior to performing any setup procedures, it is recommended that you perform a factory reset — in order to reset all input, output and source mappings to their default values. Particularly for customers in the events and rental marketplace, this ...
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7. System setup 7.5 communication setup general in this procedure, you will set up communication between the event master series processor and the local network. Prerequisite • ensure that you are familiar with the ethernet menu. For details on this menu, please refer to chapter "system menu > eth- ...
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7. System setup 7.6 restoring the system this step in the event master series processor 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. General in this procedure, you will rest...
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7. System setup 7.7 user preference setup general this procedure enables you to set a variety of important user preferences and options. Prerequisite • ensure that you are familiar with the black invalid menu. For details on this menu, please refer to chapter "system menu > black invalid", page 71. ...
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7. System setup 7.8 saving the setup general in this procedure, you will save all system setup parameters to non-volatile memory. Prerequisite • ensure that you are familiar with the save all function. For details on this menu, please refer to chapter "save all", page 85. Save all system setup param...
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7. System setup 7.9 backing up the system general in this procedure, you will back up your system configuration to a usb drive. Prerequisite • ensure that you are familiar with the usb device (backup/restore) menu. For details on this menu, please refer to chapter "system menu > usb device (backup/r...
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7. System setup 7.10 configuration menu > initial setup general in this procedure, you will run the event master toolset software (emts), verify communication between theevent master series processor (emp) and the program to the local network and perform basic setup. Prerequisite • ensure that you a...
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7. System setup 7.11 configuration menu > add background(s) general in this procedure, you will assign backgrounds from the input connector(s). Prerequisite • ensure that you are familiar with the configuration menu. For details on this menu, please refer to chapter "configuration menu", page 96 if ...
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7. System setup 7.12 configuration menu > add inputs general in this procedure, you will add inputs to the system. The system must have inputs added in order for them to be available. Prerequisite • ensure that you are familiar with the configuration menu. For details on this menu, please refer to c...
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7. System setup 2. When the area turns blue, click the eraser icon to clear the field. 3. Type a new name. Note: it is recommended to name inputs based on the actual connection scenario instead of the connected devices function. This is due to several layers of naming that can be done in the system ...
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7. System setup 7.13 configuration menu > add outputs general in this procedure, you will add outputs to the system . Prerequisite • ensure that you are familiar with the configuration menu. For details on this menu, please refer to chapter "configuration menu", page 96 if more than one output is ut...
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7. System setup image 7-1 adjust mvr panel—main 5. [timing tab] read all timing parameters associated with the selected format and make adjustments. Image 7-2 adjust mvr panel—timing 6. [connector tab] select sdi type and sync standards. 234 r5905948 event master devices 17/07/2017.
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7. System setup 7. [connector tab] select color space and sample bit depth available as reported from the edid of the device. 8. [connector tab] change connector capacity as long as the connector is not included in a destination. 9. [connector tab] select hdcp mode on or off. The default for hdmi ou...
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7. System setup 7.14 configuration menu > add screen destinations & layers general in this procedure, you will add screen destinations from the defined outputs. Prerequisite • ensure that you are familiar with the configuration menu. For details on this menu, please refer to chapter "configuration m...
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7. System setup 2. See in what order and place the outputs populate the destination. 3. Select outputs for manipulation. 4. Choose more actions in sub tabs: - position: o enable test patterns with raster box and enable diagonal motion o define the area of interest (aoi). - color: o perform color adj...
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7. System setup • feathering, where you can: - adjust feathering parameters based on the selection in the window below. - turn feather on or off per selection. Image 7-5 (optional) delete destinations 1. Click on the blue button delete destination(s). 2. From the name list click on the “x” space nex...
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7. System setup 7.15 configuration menu > layer optimization general in this procedure, the usage of layers inside the emp will be elaborated. Prerequisite • ensure that you are familiar with the configuration menu. For details on this menu, please refer to chapter "configuration menu", page 96, as ...
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7. System setup 7.16 configuration menu > add aux destinations general in this procedure, you will add aux destinations from the defined outputs. Prerequisite • ensure that you are familiar with the configuration menu. For details on this menu, please refer to chapter "configuration menu", page 96 i...
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7. System setup - position: o enable test patterns with raster box and enable diagonal motion o define the area of interest (aoi). - color: o perform color adjustments. - timing: o read the timing parameters associated with the selected format. Once a connector is in a connector group, its timing pa...
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7. System setup 7.17 configuration menu > add mvr outputs general in this procedure, you will add mvr outputs to the system. Prerequisite • ensure that you are familiar with the configuration menu. For details on this menu, please refer to chapter "configuration menu", page 96 add mvr output 1. Clic...
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7. System setup only a few formats are available for the mvr outputs as it is not a program output only destinations with the same frame rate will be possible to add to the mvr output. More details on this topic in the help file in your event master processor. (optional) delete outputs 1. Click on t...
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7. System setup 7.18 programming menu > capture stillstore from inputs & backgrounds general in this procedure, you will capture the inputs or background inputs as a stillstored image. Prerequisite • ensure that you are familiar with the programming menu. For details on this menu, please refer to ch...
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7. System setup 7.19 programming menu > select thumbnails for backgrounds general in this procedure, you will add select thumbnails for the background sources. Prerequisite • ensure that you are familiar with the programming menu. For details on this menu, please refer to chapter "programming menu",...
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7. System setup 7.20 programming menu > select thumbnails for inputs general in this procedure, you will add select thumbnails for the input sources. Prerequisite • ensure that you are familiar with the programming menu. For details on this menu, please refer to chapter "programming menu", page 149....
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7. System setup 7.21 programming menu > create sources from inputs general in this procedure, you will create source files from the input sources original source file. Prerequisite • ensure that you are familiar with the programming menu. For details on this menu, please refer to chapter "programmin...
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7. System setup 7.22 programming menu > drop backgrounds into screen destinations general in this procedure, you will drop backgrounds into screen destinations. Prerequisite • ensure that you are familiar with the programming menu. For details on this menu, please refer to chapter "programming menu"...
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7. System setup 7.23 programming menu > drop sources, layers into screen destinations & sources into layers general in this procedure, you will drop sources and layers into screen destinations & sources into layers. Prerequisite • ensure that you are familiar with the programming menu. For details o...
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7. System setup 2. Activate and adjust flip effect for the layer. 3. Activate freeze effect for the layer. This also have a shortcut in the bottom of the workspace. 4. Activate and adjust color effects for the layer. 5. Activate monochrome effect for the layer. 6. Activate invert effect for the laye...
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7. System setup 7.24 programming menu > drop inputs to aux destinations general in this procedure, you will drop inputs into aux destinations. Prerequisite • ensure that you are familiar with the programming menu. For details on this menu, please refer to chapter "programming menu", page 149. Drop l...
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7. System setup 7.25 programming menu > presets and user keys general in this procedure, you will drop sources and layers into screen destinations & sources into layers. Prerequisite • ensure that you are familiar with the programming menu. For details on this menu, please refer to chapter "programm...
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7. System setup 7.26 programming menu > destination transition general any selection of destinations or destination groups can be transitioned. It is done by selecting the destinations name tab in the top of the preview area of the workspace. This selection is also recorded into presets and recalled...
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7. System setup 7.27 multiviewer menu > drop inputs, backgrounds and destinations make sure that you have assigned connectors to mvr outputs before you proceed. General in this procedure, you will setup the multiviewer outputs to the mvr monitors.. Prerequisite • ensure that you are familiar with th...
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8. Updating firmware 8. Updating firmware about this chapter this chapter provides a detailed procedure for upgrading event master series processor software (firmware). The event master series processor provides two options for upgrading firmware via the front panel menu: • using the usb port on the...
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8. Updating firmware 8.1 upgrading firmware using the usb port necessary tools usb drive (not supplied by barco) formatted in fat32. How to upgrading firmware 1. Ensure that your flash drive is formatted to use the fat32 file system. If necessary, reformat the drive as described in the following sec...
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8. Updating firmware preparing the flash drive with the upgrade file. 1. Download the software upgrade for free from barco’s website (url: http://www.Barco.Com ). Click on mybarco and login to get access to secured information. Registration is necessary. Note: if you are not yet registered, click on...
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8. Updating firmware 8.2 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 event master series processor has internet access. Contact your system administrator if necess...
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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 • event req...
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9. General operation example 9.1 event requirements description inputs for the event are provided from a windows pc, two aja kipros file recorders, an apple macbook and two video cameras. Several outputs are required as follows: • two program outputs for the projectors dedicated to the main screen. ...
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9. General operation example 9.2 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 4-1 input cam2 stage camera 3g-sdi 4–3 input pc background dvi...
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9. General operation example 9.3 control software operation overview in this section we will use the control software (event master toolset 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. Workfl...
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9. General operation example 9.4 configuration menu overview here, we define e2 components by adding inputs, backgrounds, outputs and destinations. C1: initial setup 1. When you connect to an actual unit, instead of working offline, the software should connect automatically. The unit is listed in th...
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9. General operation example in this application only one background is required, but in applications where more than one background is required, repeat steps 2 thru 6 until done. C3: add input 1. Click on the input tab to select the inputs that will be defined. 2. Click on the +add input blue butto...
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9. General operation example image 9-8 note: the “n/a” at this end refers to the destinations that will be added next. C5 – part1: add site screen destinations in this section we will create the site screen destination and assign two layers. 1. Click on the destination tab to define destinations for...
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9. General operation example image 9-9 c6: add aux destinations 1. From the diagram area click on the dsm output. The connector will be highlighted. 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 n...
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9. General operation example 3. Click on the first hdmi connector of slot 14 . 4. Click on the done adding button to exit the add mode. 5. Double click on mvrout1 in the name list to edit the name. 6. When the area turns blue, click the eraser icon to clear the field and type a new name, “sources”. ...
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9. General operation example 9.5 programming menu overview the programing menu is accessed by clicking on the programming icon on the left hand side of the screen. The area in the middle will display a composite of the two screen destinations and the aux destination created in the previous section. ...
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9. General operation example image 9-13 4. Now, you can navigate the computer to select the desirable pic by clicking in the black square. 5. After a pic is selected, the image will fill the black square as shown below. Image 9-14 p2: you can skip this step if you don’t want thumbnail images to repr...
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9. General operation example image 9-15 p3: created additional sources from inputs as noted previously, a source is generated automatically for each input. For this application, only one source will be used for each input, so no additional sources need to be created. Therefore, in this example this ...
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9. General operation example image 9-16 p5: drop layers into screen destinations & sources into layers in this step we will add layers into each destination, assign sources to layers and adjust their size and position parameters. Part1: site screen 1. On top, click on the site screen tab to only vie...
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9. General operation example image 9-19 9. Transition the layer to program. 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”. R590594...
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9. General operation example 3. Drag layer1 and layers 2 anywhere into the preview screen. Two white square boxes will appear. Image 9-21 4. Click on the adjust tab on the top and select the “window adjustment” icon. 5. Unlock the aspect ration lock by clicking in the lock icon. 6. Click each layer ...
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9. General operation example image 9-22 p6: drop sources into aux screens (dms output) 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 event master devic...
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9. General operation example p7: create user keys and presets 1. Select the site screen destination and the layer in preview. 2. Under the preset tab click in the “save to new preset” button. 3. Edit the name to reflect the source that is on preview. 4. Repeat the previous steps to save 3 more prese...
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9. General operation example 9.6 multiviewer (mvr) menu make sure that you have assigned connectors to mvr outputs as outlined in section c7 before you proceed. Overview click on the multiviewer icon on the left hand side of the screen to reach the multiviewer menu, the module used to setup the mult...
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9. General operation example image 9-27 setup the “program/preview” window 1. Click on the top tab that is labeled “mvrout2”. 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 arran...
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10. Controller orientation 10. Controller orientation about this chapter this chapter provides a detailed description of the event master controllers. Overview • general description • ec-30 front panel overview • ec-30 backside overview • ec-50 front panel overview • ec-50 backside overview • ec-200...
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10. Controller orientation 10.1 general description general event master controllers are dedicated hardware consoles specifically designed to support the event master series processors, devices, and systems created from several of them. They run the event master toolset software (emts) and the ec-20...
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10. Controller orientation ec-50 general description the small form factor of the ec-50 is equally at home next to an ec-200 or as part of a event master toolset win pc or mac osx system. It provides a traditional t-bar and button interface for the destination, layer and preset functions of the even...
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10. Controller orientation 10.2 ec-30 front panel overview overview image 10-2 ec-30 front panel overview 1 t-bar 2 user-assignable contextual display buttons 3 cut and all trans buttons 4 12 destination buttons and a contextual display showing page of destinations 5 layer buttons and a contextual d...
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10. Controller orientation 10.4 ec-50 front panel overview overview image 10-4 ec-50 front panel overview 1 t-bar 2 work light (flexible support) 3 touch screen 4 12 destination buttons and a contextual display showing page of destinations 5 layer buttons and a contextual display showing page of lay...
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10. Controller orientation 10.5 ec-50 backside overview overview image 10-5 1 power switch 2 power connector 3 usb b connector for connection to host system 4 2x usb a connectors for usb peripherals, such as mouse and keyboard 5 dvi input connector for a standard dvi or vga video signal 6 optional a...
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10. Controller orientation 10.6 ec-200 front panel overview overview image 10-6 1 t-bar 11 direct selection button group 2 work light (flexible support) 12 syntax entry button group 3 touch screen 13 numpad 4 12 destination buttons and a contextual display showing page of destinations 14 contextual ...
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10. Controller orientation 10.7 ec-200 backside overview overview image 10-7 ec-200 backside overview 1 power switch 2 power connector 3 psu fan outlet, not to be blocked. 4 2x dvi output connector for a standard hd dvi signal 5 4x usb a connectors for usb peripherals, such as mouse and keyboard 6 2...
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10. Controller orientation 10.8 use of color general the unit has several colored buttons and led indications which support the user by indicating selections and possible actions. Button color • blue buttons indicate the freeze function. • green buttons indicate a layer selection or an action to a l...
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10. Controller orientation 10.9 touch screen general the touchscreen is a 10 point multi touch hd (1920x1080) screen. It offers direct interaction with the toolsets ui. Most notably the console setup page that works both as the assign page and a “virtual controller” allowing for button interaction. ...
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10. Controller orientation 10.10 destinations buttons overview image 10-9 1 12 destinations buttons. 2 blue led. 3 contextual display (show the range of buttons — e.G. 1–12). 4 arrow buttons (up and down). 5 names of destinations written in the bottom of the screen. Description the 12 destinations b...
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10. Controller orientation 10.11 layer buttons overview image 10-10 1 background button + 8 layer buttons. 2 led (red or green). 3 contextual display (show the range of buttons — e.G. 1–8). 4 arrow buttons (up and down). 5 layer operator buttons. Description there are 9 layer buttons with as many pa...
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10. Controller orientation 10.12 assign buttons with contextual displays overview image 10-11 1 led (red or green). 2 three rows of 12 assign buttons 3 three rows of 12 displays 4 three rows of 2 arrow buttons (up and down). 5 three displays 6 three type buttons description the three rows of 12 butt...
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10. Controller orientation 10.13 t-bar ec-50 overview image 10-12 1 t-bar r right side of the controller ec-200 overview image 10-13 1 t-bar 2 t-bar disable button r right side of the controller description a traditional manual transition t-bar is included in the consoles. It’s placed to the rightmo...
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10. Controller orientation 10.14 transition buttons ec-50 overview image 10-14 1 all trans 2 cut r right side of the controller ec-200 overview image 10-15 1 all trans 2 cut r right side of the controller description depending the controller type, two or three buttons are provided for transitional t...
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10. Controller orientation 10.15 future expansion button group (ec-200 only) overview this group of buttons is present only on the large controller. Image 10-16 1 future expansion button group r right side of the controller description this group of buttons hold a promise for future functions. R5905...
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10. Controller orientation 10.16 direct selection button group and barco eye button (ec-200 only) overview these buttons are present only on the large controller. Image 10-17 1 selection button group 2 barco eye button (2x) r right side of the controller description image 10-18 button name descripti...
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10. Controller orientation 10.17 system function button group (ec-200 only) overview this group of buttons is present only on the large controller. Image 10-19 1 system function button group r right side of the controller description image 10-20 button name description 1 help err this button has cur...
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10. Controller orientation 10.18 syntax entry button group (ec-200 only) overview this group of buttons is present only on the large controller. Image 10-21 1 syntax entry button group r right side of the controller description image 10-22 these buttons are used in the programming syntax introduced ...
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10. Controller orientation 10.19 contextual display button group (ec-200 only) overview this group of buttons is present only on the large controller. Image 10-23 1 contextual display button group r right side of the controller description image 10-24 1 display 2 button these 12 displays with its ad...
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10. Controller orientation 10.20 num pad button group (ec-200 only) overview this group of buttons is present only on the large controller. Image 10-25 1 num pad button group r right side of the controller description image 10-26 the almost standard layout numpad buttons resemble a standard numpad f...
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10. Controller orientation 10.21 live function button group (ec-200 only) overview this group of buttons is present only on the large controller. Image 10-27 1 live function button group r right side of the controller description image 10-28 button name description 1 modify pgm (modify program) the ...
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10. Controller orientation 10.22 trackball (ec-200 only) overview this assembly is present only on the large controller. Image 10-29 1 trackball 2 ring b1 tl (top left ) button b2 tr (top right) button b3 bl (bottom left) button b4 br ( bottom right) button description this is a ergonomic control de...
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10. Controller orientation 10.23 rotary encoders (ec-200 only) overview image 10-30 1 rotary encoders 2 modifier buttons r right side of the controller description the 5 rotary encoders to the top left are referred to as wheels or modifier wheels. Wheels are named from left to right wh1 – wh5. They ...
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10. Controller orientation 10.24 panel lock button (ec-200 only) overview image 10-31 1 lock panel button r right side of the controller description pressing the panel lock button will lock the consoles buttons and touchscreens from entry. To unlock use code 4096 via numpad or keyboard. This button ...
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10. Controller orientation 10.25 save button (ec-200 only) overview image 10-32 1 save button r right side of the controller description this button replicates the save icon click in emts (event master tool set). This button is present only on the large controller. R5905948 event master devices 17/0...
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11. Controller configuration 11. Controller configuration about this chapter this chapter provides a detailed description of how to connect and configure the ec-30, ec-50, and ec-200 controllers. Overview • general • ec-30 controller connection • ec-50 controller connection • ec-200 controller conne...
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11. Controller configuration 11.1 general overview the ec-200 is a stand-alone controller that supplies full control over events master series devices. In the future, once the software in charge of this functionality is completely developed, the ec-200 will allow connection to up to two ec-50 wings....
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11. Controller configuration 11.2 ec-30 controller connection prerequisites event master toolset revision 4.2 or higher must be installed on the host computer prior to the connection of the ec-30. Verify that the host computer is equipped with the latest software version available on the barco web s...
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11. Controller configuration 11.3 ec-50 controller connection prerequisites event master toolset revision 2.0 or higher must be installed on the host computer prior to the connection of the ec-50. Verify that the host computer is equipped with the latest software version available on the barco web s...
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11. Controller configuration 11.4 ec-200 controller connection prerequisites ec-200 is delivered with event master toolset revision 3.0 or higher. Verify that the ec-200 is equipped with the latest software version available on the barco web site (url: https://www.Barco.Com/ ). Refer to the chapters...
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11. Controller configuration 11.5 touch screen calibration general this feature depends on the controller type: ec-50 the ec-50 need a host computer. Calibration of the touch screen could be necessary when your touch screen responds inaccurate or erratic. Ec-200 the ec-200 has 2 integrated capacitiv...
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11. Controller configuration 11.6 lights ec-50 overview image 11-5 1 work light 2 white light 3 red backlight ec-200 overview image 11-6 1 2 x work light 2 white light 3 red backlight description work light ec-50 and ec-200 controllers are respectively supplied with one and two flexible scriptlight ...
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11. Controller configuration 11.7 assigning resources to the desk overview image 11-7 in the event master toolset, click on the icon to open the controller menu setup page. Image 11-8 1 resources 2 virtual console 3 console representation selection 4 delete mapping button how to assign resources dra...
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12. Controller operation 12. Controller operation about this chapter this chapter describes the proper usage of the ec-30, ec-50, and ec-200 controllers. The left-hand side of the ec-200 and the ec-50 are identical in operation. Overview • general overview • ec-200 firmware upgrade • how to power do...
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12. Controller operation 12.1 general overview overview the layout of the keyboard of the ec-30, the ec-50, and the left-hand side of the ec-200 is designed to give direct access to memories and selections in a live situation. Programming, playback, and edit of any given event is greatly sped up, en...
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12. Controller operation 12.2 ec-200 firmware upgrade general the ec-200 controller firmware can be updated through the web app in the settings menu > controller > software tab. Please refer to "settings menu > web app area > tools > manage software", page 212 for instructions on how to perform a fi...
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12. Controller operation 12.3 how to power down the ec-200 general because repeated hard power cycling over time may lead to corruption of the solid-state drive (ssd), all versions of the ec-200 event master toolset, version 4.0.29026 or higher, have a power-off soft button on the touchscreen. Descr...
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12. Controller operation 12.4 how to reboot the ec-200 cpu general press simultaneously and hold the capture still button, the barco eye button, and the top, left button in the future expansion button group to reboot the ec-200 cpu. These buttons are circled in image 12-3. Image 12-3 ec-200 cpu-rebo...
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12. Controller operation 12.5 how to select destinations general once the row of destination buttons have been mapped they can be used to select or deselect them. A range of actions can be performed with this selection: • transition via cut or all-trans. • included in the record of a preset; • prepa...
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12. Controller operation 12.6 how to use the layer buttons general similar to the destination buttons the layer buttons create a selection for further actions. Buttons are as standard in the same select mode as the destinations, latch on, latch off. Other modes will be available. A range of actions ...
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12. Controller operation 12.7 what are layer executers? General these are the buttons to the right of the layer buttons, the function of them is described in context above and in detail below. Freeze pgm button freezes program of selected layer(s) of the selected destination(s), blue led when active...
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12. Controller operation 12.8 how to use assign buttons general the assign buttons are three rows of the same, allowing for quick recall of a memory or resource. Each row can be selected independently to several memory types. Currently available assignment are: source recalls the mapped source file ...
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12. Controller operation 12.9 how to use the page arrow buttons general each row of assign buttons has a display that shows the active page and in addition up and down arrow buttons that are used to change pages. Up and down increase or decrease the page number. In the case of many pages there is a ...
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12. Controller operation 12.10 how to use transition buttons general there are two types of transitional triggering: all-trans the all-trans (transitions all) is the way to start a timed transition of destinations. It transitions the set up pre-view into program. In the case a transition is not comp...
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12. Controller operation 12.11 how to use the t-bar general the t-bar is the way to manually transition destinations. It works both ways to transition the set up pre-view into program. In the case a transition is not completed it can be reversed. A manually started transition can be finished with an...
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12. Controller operation 12.12 how to use the contextual display buttons general the 4 contextual display buttons to the right of the assign buttons are used for several tasks and can be mapped for different functions in the console menu page. R5905948 event master devices 17/07/2017 335.
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12. Controller operation 12.13 ec-200 philosophy general the ec-200 introduces a new way of programming a video controller in parallel with a more traditional way. In order to understand what is possible a small session on philosophy is in order. About the ec-200 programming the use of a control sys...
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12. Controller operation dest 1 enter this syntax will select the destination 1, just like clicking on the tab in the destination. Further there are modifiers to the syntax: dest 1 + 3 enter this syntax will select destination 1 and 3. Or: dest 1 thru 3 enter this syntax will select destinations 1 t...
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12. Controller operation 12.14 function button for syntax destination image 12-6 destination refers to the most downstream location in the chain, usually a screen. See the earlier chapters for the definition of destination. When dest is pressed it lights its blue led and opens the syntax entry for n...
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12. Controller operation contextual button display description cd4 main thumbnail like gui “sprocket”. Selected layer adjustment area is indicated by light blue backlight. Selects and open the layer main area: cd5 window thumbnail like gui “box” selected layer adjustment area is indicated by light b...
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12. Controller operation the rotary encoders mapping will continue as suggested above but out of scope for r1. Arrow buttons image 12-8 the standard function is moving a layer just as in emts now. When the barco eye button is pressed and held the arrow buttons will allow for z-order alignment, selec...
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12. Controller operation contextual button display description cd11 empty cd12 empty device image 12-10 device refers to devices in an event master system. User key image 12-11 user keys are building blocks of settings for the layers. See the earlier chapters for the definition of user keys. When us...
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12. Controller operation • preset # enter will recall preset # • preset 5 + 11 + 7 enter recall these presets in order, 5 being recalled first in a stack on fashion, information is added but not replaced. Recording a preset is done via the below syntax: • save pvw preset # enter will save the curren...
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12. Controller operation 12.15 additional direct access and functionality help err image 12-16 the help / err button is not functional at this point. Once functional it will open faq and such functionality. Layout image 12-17 the layout function button allows for selection and recall of layouts wher...
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12. Controller operation page 2 via pg down (page 1 via pg up respectively): contextual button display description cd1 config 3 applies the config page to the left screen of the console cd2 program 3 applies the programming page to the right screen of the console cd3 mvr 3 applies the mvr setup page...
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12. Controller operation as the button for save pgm does not have an internal led the gui also must indicate that the button is latched. The gui button save pgm will turn red to indicate the latched record state. Adjust image 12-21 the adjust button provides a shortcut to and open the adjust tab of ...
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12. Controller operation capture still image 12-26 with the capture still button a still store can be captured via syntax. The source file numbers input will capture. Syntax: • source # capture still as a direct select function it does not require enter in the end barco eye image 12-27 the barco eye...
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12. Controller operation this button allows disables the t-bar. Red steady light when active. All trans [red button cap] image 12-31 same function as the all trans on the left side. Save all [yellow button cap] image 12-32 to save the show into the current state the user presses this button. It is t...
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13. E2 maintenance 13. E2 maintenance about this chapter 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 shippin...
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13. E2 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 • emi filter • 3ru fan tray • 1ru fan tray • vpu card(s) • front panel knob • front pa...
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13. E2 maintenance 13.1 e2 unit overview orientation and main components image 13-1 t top 6 mother board f front 7 top cover 1 front panel knob 8 front brackets 2 vfd display 9 emi filter 3 front cover assembly 10 1ru fan tray 4 rack ears 11 3ru fan tray 5 vpu cards 12 chassis r5905948 event master ...
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13. E2 maintenance 13.2 process overview flow chart image 13-2 352 r5905948 event master devices 17/07/2017.
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13. E2 maintenance 13.3 spare parts serviceable by all users e2 spare parts list p/n description comments r767241k * vfd display assembly r767246k * vfd filter r767260k * front panel board r767261k system power board r767263k * heatsink fan one for each input, output, link and vpu card r767264k * cp...
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13. E2 maintenance 13.4 rear i/o and link cards image 13-3 overview image 13-4 1 chassis 2 i/o and link cards concerned parts r9004740 dvi input r9004741 sdi output r9004742 sdi input r9004743 hdmi output r9004744 dp/hdmi input r9004745 dvi output (*) r9004746 link card (*) not available in release ...
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13. E2 maintenance image 13-5 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 event master devices 17/07/2017 355.
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13. E2 maintenance 13.5 rear i/o, vpu and link card heatsink fan image 13-6 overview image 13-7 1 i/o board 2 heatsink fan 3 pins concerned parts r767263k heatsink fan necessary tools • 1 x phillips screwdriver #2. • small fine nose pliers. How to remove the rear i/o, vpu and link card heatsink fan ...
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13. E2 maintenance 13.6 front cover assembly image 13-8 overview image 13-9 1 front cover assembly 2 front brackets 3 emi filter 4 1ru fan tray 5 3ru fan tray 6 vpu cards necessary tools 1 x screwdriver hex 0.05" 7.05" (provide by barco in the original package). Image 13-10 how to remove the front c...
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13. E2 maintenance image 13-11 2. Pull out the front cover and lay it flat in front of the unit. 358 r5905948 event master devices 17/07/2017.
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13. E2 maintenance at this point there are still 3 cables connecting the front cover to the unit. Image 13-12 1 front panel connector 2 vfd connector 3 usb connector 3. Pull the latches away from connectors and gently pull the flat front panel away. 4. Remove cables as outlined in the related proced...
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13. E2 maintenance 13.7 front brackets image 13-13 necessary tools none. How to remove the front brackets 1. Remove the two front brackets by lifting them up and then pulling them inwards and then out. Image 13-14 how to install the front brackets to install the front brackets follow the same proced...
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13. E2 maintenance 13.8 emi filter image 13-15 concerned parts r767272k emi filter necessary tools none. How to remove the emi filter 1. Remove the emi filter by first pulling gently the right side out and then untucking the left side from behind the key features. Image 13-16 how to install the emi ...
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13. E2 maintenance 13.9 3ru fan tray image 13-18 concerned parts r767271k 3ru fan tray necessary tools 1 x phillips screwdriver #2 (optional). How to remove the 3ru fan tray 1. Loosen and unscrew the 4 thumbscrews holding the 3ru fan tray to the chassis. Note: you may need a screwdriver if the thumb...
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13. E2 maintenance 13.10 1ru fan tray image 13-20 concerned parts r767270k 1ru fan tray necessary tools 1 x phillips screwdriver #2 (optional). How to remove the 1ru fan tray 1. Loosen and unscrew the 2 thumbscrews holding the 1ru fan tray to the chassis. Note: you may need a screwdriver if the thum...
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13. E2 maintenance how to install the 1ru fan tray follow the same procedure in the reverse order and in addition perform the following: 1. Pass the usb and vfd cable through the grommet. Image 13-23 2. Make sure that the front panel flat cable goes through the slot located on the right hand side. 3...
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13. E2 maintenance 13.11 vpu card(s) image 13-24 overview image 13-25 1 chassis 2 vpu cards concerned parts r9004747 vpu card necessary tools 1 x phillips screwdriver #2 (optional). How to remove a vpu card 1. Locate the vpu you need to replace. Note: there are 9 vpu slots. The first slot on the lef...
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13. E2 maintenance 13.12 front panel knob image 13-27 before you proceed removing the front panel knob you need to remove the front cover assembly as outlined in the related procedure. Necessary tools • knob removal tool provided by barco image 13-28 • flat head screwdriver or a tool with a sharp ed...
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13. E2 maintenance image 13-30 how to install the front panel knob to install the front panel knob follow the same procedure in the reverse order. R5905948 event master devices 17/07/2017 367.
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13. E2 maintenance 13.13 front panel mount image 13-31 necessary tools 1 x phillips screwdriver #2 how to remove the 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 13-32 how to install the front panel...
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13. E2 maintenance 13.14 front panel board image 13-33 concerned parts r767260k front panel board necessary tools 1 x phillips screwdriver #2 how to remove the front panel board 1. Remove the two screws ( 4-40x.25) that secure the pcb to the front mount. Image 13-34 2. Move the pcb to the right and ...
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13. E2 maintenance image 13-35 how to install the front panel board to install the front panel board follow the same procedure in the reverse order. 370 r5905948 event master devices 17/07/2017.
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13. E2 maintenance 13.15 vfd display assembly image 13-36 before you proceed removing the vfd display mount you need to remove the front cover assembly as out- lined in the related procedure concerned parts r767241k vfd display assembly necessary tools 1 x phillips screwdriver #2 how to remove the v...
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13. E2 maintenance 13.16 vfd display filter image 13-38 concerned parts r767246k vfd display filter necessary tools none. How to remove the vfd display filter 1. From the front of the unit push hard on the filter until it detaches from the unit. Image 13-39 2. Use alcohol to clean the adhesive resid...
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13. E2 maintenance 13.17 bottom panel necessary tools 1 x phillips screwdriver #2 how to remove the bottom panel 1. Turn the unit over to remove the bottom panel. The bottom panel is composed of two pieces. 2. Remove the 4 black round-head screws (4-40x1/4) that attach the panels to the side of the ...
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13. E2 maintenance 13.18 solid-state memory image 13-41 before you proceed removing the solid state memory you need to remove the bottom panel as outlined in the related procedure. The solid-state memory can also be replaced after the system power board is removed from the unit. Overview image 13-42...
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13. E2 maintenance image 13-43 how to install the solid state memory to install the solid state memory follow the same procedure in the reverse order. R5905948 event master devices 17/07/2017 375.
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13. E2 maintenance 13.19 system battery image 13-44 before you proceed removing the system battery you need to remove the bottom panel as outlined in the related procedure. The system battery can also be replaced after the system power board is removed from the unit. Concerned parts v327007 battery ...
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13. E2 maintenance 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 r...
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13. E2 maintenance 13.20 cpu module image 13-47 before you proceed removing the cpu module you need to remove the bottom panel as outlined in the related procedure. Overview image 13-48 1 chassis 2 cpu module 3 bottom panel part 1 4 system card. 5 bottom panel part 2 concerned parts r767264k cpu mod...
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13. E2 maintenance image 13-49 how to install the cpu module to install the cpu module follow the same procedure in the reverse order. R5905948 event master devices 17/07/2017 379.
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13. E2 maintenance 13.21 power supply concerned parts r767267k power supply necessary tools none. How remove power supply 1. Push the latch towards the right. 380 r5905948 event master devices 17/07/2017.
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13. E2 maintenance image 13-50 2. Pull the power supply out of its slot by pulling on the handle. How to install power supply 1. Insert the power supply into the slot. 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...
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13. E2 maintenance 13.22 system-power board image 13-51 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 13-52 1 chassis 2 system-power board 3 bottom panel par...
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13. E2 maintenance concerned parts r767261k system-power board necessary tools • 1 x phillips screwdriver #2 • hex screwdriver how to remove the system-power board 1. Unplug the usb, vfd, 3ru and 1ru cables that are plugged on the top side of the board and are visible when the bottom panel is remove...
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13. E2 maintenance top side image 13-54 1 usb connector 3 3ru connector 2 vfd connector 4 1ru connector 384 r5905948 event master devices 17/07/2017.
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13. E2 maintenance bottom side image 13-55 1 keyboard connector 3 ethernet connector 2 genlock connector r5905948 event master devices 17/07/2017 385.
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13. E2 maintenance 13.23 genlock assembly image 13-56 overview image 13-57 1 chassis 2 genlock assembly concerned parts r9004748 genlock assembly necessary tools 1 x phillips screwdriver #2 how to remove the genlock assembly 1. Remove the seven flat head screws (4-40 x .25) that attach the genlock a...
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13. E2 maintenance image 13-58 3. Gently pull the genlock assembly away from the unit . Don’t pull the assembly too far back because there are still 2 cables attached. Note: at this point there are still 2 cables connecting the genlock assembly to the unit. 4. Unlatch the vfd ribbon cable from the c...
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13. E2 maintenance how to install the genlock assembly to install the genlock assembly follow the same procedure in the reverse order. 388 r5905948 event master devices 17/07/2017.
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13. E2 maintenance 13.24 usb cable image 13-60 the usb cable is connected to the usb extension cable (the cable that is connected to the system-power board). This procedure provides instructions how to disconnect it from both sides of the cable. Concerned parts r767269k cable kit set necessary tools...
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13. E2 maintenance image 13-61 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. 390 r5905948 event master devices 17/07/2017.
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13. E2 maintenance image 13-62 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 event master devices 17/07/2017 391.
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13. E2 maintenance 13.25 usb extension cable image 13-63 the usb extension cable connects the usb cable to the system power board. This procedure provides in- structions on how to disconnect the cable on both sides. Concerned parts r767269k cable kit set necessary tools 1 x phillips screwdriver #2 h...
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13. E2 maintenance how to install the usb extension cable to install the usb extension cable follow the same procedure in the reverse order. R5905948 event master devices 17/07/2017 393.
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13. E2 maintenance 13.26 vfd cable image 13-66 the flat ribbon vfd cable connects the vfd assembly to the system power board. This procedure provides instructions on how to disconnect the cable on both sides. Concerned parts r767269k cable kit set necessary tools • 1 x phillips screwdriver #2 • hex ...
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13. E2 maintenance image 13-68 4. Turn the unit upside down and remove the bottom panel (follow the instructions provided in the bottom panel removal section). 5. Locate the vfd cable that is plugged on the system-power board. Image 13-69 6. Pull the cable out of the unit . How to install the vfd ca...
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13. E2 maintenance 13.27 keyboard cable image 13-70 the flat ribbon keyboard cable connects the front panel board to the system-power board. This procedure provides instructions on how to disconnect the cable on both sides. Concerned parts r767269k cable kit set necessary tools • 1 x phillips screwd...
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13. E2 maintenance image 13-71 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 event master devices 17/07...
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13. E2 maintenance 13.28 genlock cable image 13-72 the flat ribbon genlock cable connects the genlock assembly to the system-power board. This procedure provides instructions on how to disconnect the cable on both sides. Make sure the latches are fully engaged to prevent the cable from coming loose....
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13. E2 maintenance image 13-73 7. Remove the cable from the unit. How to install the genlock cable 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 prev...
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13. E2 maintenance 13.29 ethernet cable image 13-74 the ethernet cable connects the genlock board to the system power board. This procedure provides instruc- tions on how to remove the cable from both sides. Concerned parts r767269k cable kit set necessary tools 1 x phillips screwdriver #2 how to re...
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13. E2 maintenance 13.30 3ru fan cable image 13-76 the 3ru cable assembly provides power to the 3ru fans from the system-power board. One side of the cable is attached to a metal bracket that is accessible after the 3ru fan tray is removed. The other side of the cable assembly connects to the system...
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13. E2 maintenance 3. Locate the snap lock on the top of the connector and push it back to release the connector from the bracket. Image 13-78 4. Push the connector up until the slots in the metal bracket align with the flanges on the connectors. Image 13-79 5. Gently pull the 3ru cable assembly awa...
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13. E2 maintenance image 13-81 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 event master devices 17/07/2017 403.
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13. E2 maintenance 13.31 1ru fan cable image 13-82 the 1ru cable assembly provides power to the 1ru fans from the system-power board. One side of the cable is attached to a metal bracket that is accessible after the 3ru and the 1ru fan trays are removed. The other side of the cable assembly connects...
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13. E2 maintenance image 13-83 3. Locate the snap lock on the connector and push it back to release the connector from the bracket. Image 13-84 4. Push the connector to the left until the slots in the metal bracket align with the flanges on the connectors. R5905948 event master devices 17/07/2017 40...
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13. E2 maintenance image 13-85 5. Gently pull the cable away from the bracket. Image 13-86 6. Turn the unit upside-down and remove the bottom panel. 7. Locate the 1ru cable that is plugged on the system-power board. 406 r5905948 event master devices 17/07/2017.
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13. E2 maintenance image 13-87 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 event master devices 17/07/2017 407.
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13. E2 maintenance 13.32 rear rack ears concerned parts r767273k connector protector necessary tools 1 x phillips screwdriver #2 how to remove rear rack-ears 1. Remove the eight pan head screws (8-32x.31), four from each side, to detach the rear rack ears and connector protectors from the unit. Note...
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13. E2 maintenance 13.33 front rack-ears image 13-89 concerned parts r767268k rack ears kit necessary tools 1 x phillips screwdriver #2 how to remove side rack-ears 1. Loosening and removing the eight (four on each side) pan head screws that secure the brackets to the chassis sides. Image 13-90 2. R...
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13. E2 maintenance 13.34 top cover image 13-91 necessary tools 1 x phillips screwdriver #2 how to remove top cover 1. Remove the 12 screws from the two sides (6 in each side, 4-40x0.25) that are located towards the top side of the unit. 2. Remove the two (2) screws (4-40x0.25) located closer to the ...
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13. E2 maintenance 13.35 top card guide image 13-93 necessary tools 1 x phillips screwdriver #2 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 awa...
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13. E2 maintenance 13.36 motherboard fan image 13-95 overview image 13-96 1 motherboard 2 fan 3 heatsink 4 fan power cable concerned parts r767265k motherboard heatsink & fan kit necessary tools 1 x phillips screwdriver #2 how to remove motherboard fan 1. Remove the cable that provides power to the ...
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13. E2 maintenance disregard the heatsink from the spare kit. R5905948 event master devices 17/07/2017 413.
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14. S3 maintenance 14. S3 maintenance about this chapter this chapter describes how to service a s3 series event master processor by replacing individual components. Simple servicing s3 series devices are based on a modular design that ensures easy serviceability. Users can swap most of the s3 compo...
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14. S3 maintenance overview • s3 unit overview • process overview • spare parts serviceable by all users • rear i/o, link and vpu cards • rear i/o, vpu and link card heatsink fan • front cover assembly • front brackets • 3ru fan tray • front panel knob • front panel mount • front panel board • vfd d...
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14. S3 maintenance 14.1 s3 unit overview orientation and main components image 14-1 t top 6 3ru fan tray f front 7 rack ears 1 on/off 8 chassis 2 front panel knob 9 mother boardr 3 vfd display 10 top cover 4 front cover assembly 11 power interposer assembly 5 front brackets r5905948 event master dev...
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14. S3 maintenance 14.2 process overview flow chart image 14-2 418 r5905948 event master devices 17/07/2017.
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14. S3 maintenance 14.3 spare parts serviceable by all users s3 spare parts list p/n description comments r767241k * vfd display assembly r767246k * vfd filter r767260k * front panel board r767263k * heatsink fan one for each input, output, link and vpu card r767264k * cpu module r767265k * motherbo...
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14. S3 maintenance 14.4 rear i/o, link and vpu cards image 14-3 overview image 14-4 1 chassis 2 i/o, link and vpu cards concerned parts r9004740 dvi input r9004741 sdi output r9004742 sdi input r9004743 hdmi output r9004744 dp/hdmi input r9004745 dvi output r9004746 link card r9004758 vpu card s3 ne...
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14. S3 maintenance image 14-5 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 event master devices 17/07/2017 421.
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14. S3 maintenance 14.5 rear i/o, vpu and link card heatsink fan image 14-6 overview image 14-7 1 i/o board 2 heatsink fan 3 pins concerned parts r767263k heatsink fan necessary tools • 1 x phillips screwdriver #2. • small fine nose pliers. How to remove the rear i/o, vpu and link card heatsink fan ...
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14. S3 maintenance 14.6 front cover assembly image 14-8 overview image 14-9 1 front cover assembly 2 front brackets 3 3rufantray 4 event master unit necessary tools 1 x screwdriver hex 0.05" 7.05" (provide by barco in the original package). Image 14-10 how to remove the front cover assembly 1. Use t...
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14. S3 maintenance image 14-11 2. Pull out the front cover and lay it flat in front of the unit. 424 r5905948 event master devices 17/07/2017.
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14. S3 maintenance at this point there are still 3 cables connecting the front cover to the unit. Image 14-12 1 front panel connector 2 vfd connector 3 usb connector 3. Pull the latches away from connectors and gently pull the flat front panel away. 4. Remove cables as outlined in the related proced...
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14. S3 maintenance 14.7 front brackets image 14-13 necessary tools none. How to remove the front brackets 1. Remove the two front brackets by lifting them up and then pulling them inwards and then out. Image 14-14 how to install the front brackets to install the front brackets follow the same proced...
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14. S3 maintenance 14.8 3ru fan tray image 14-15 concerned parts r767280k 3ru fan tray necessary tools 1 x phillips screwdriver #2 (optional). How to remove the 3ru fan tray 1. Loosen and unscrew the 4 thumbscrews holding the 3ru fan tray to the chassis. Note: you may need a screwdriver if the thumb...
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14. S3 maintenance image 14-17 3. Line up the connector behind the fan tray and the connector on the mother board behind it and push so the two connectors mate. 428 r5905948 event master devices 17/07/2017.
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14. S3 maintenance 14.9 front panel knob image 14-18 before you proceed removing the front panel knob you need to remove the front cover assembly as outlined in the related procedure. Necessary tools • knob removal tool provided by barco image 14-19 • flat head screwdriver or a tool with a sharp edg...
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14. S3 maintenance image 14-21 how to install the front panel knob to install the front panel knob follow the same procedure in the reverse order. 430 r5905948 event master devices 17/07/2017.
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14. S3 maintenance 14.10 front panel mount image 14-22 necessary tools 1 x phillips screwdriver #2 how to remove the 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 14-23 how to install the front panel...
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14. S3 maintenance 14.11 front panel board image 14-24 concerned parts r767260k front panel board necessary tools 1 x phillips screwdriver #2 how to remove the front panel board 1. Remove the two screws ( 4-40x.25) that secure the pcb to the front mount. Image 14-25 2. Move the pcb to the right and ...
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14. S3 maintenance image 14-26 how to install the front panel board to install the front panel board follow the same procedure in the reverse order. R5905948 event master devices 17/07/2017 433.
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14. S3 maintenance 14.12 vfd display assembly image 14-27 before you proceed removing the vfd display mount you need to remove the front cover assembly as out- lined in the related procedure concerned parts r767241k vfd display assembly necessary tools 1 x phillips screwdriver #2 how to remove the v...
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14. S3 maintenance 14.13 vfd display filter image 14-29 concerned parts r767246k vfd display filter necessary tools none. How to remove the vfd display filter 1. From the front of the unit push hard on the filter until it detaches from the unit. Image 14-30 2. Use alcohol to clean the adhesive resid...
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14. S3 maintenance 14.14 usb cable image 14-31 the usb cable is connected to the usb extension cable (the cable that is connected to the motherboard). This procedure provides instructions how to disconnect it from both sides of the cable. Concerned parts r767283k cable kit set necessary tools • 1 x ...
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14. S3 maintenance image 14-32 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 event master devices 17/07/2017 437.
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14. S3 maintenance image 14-33 9. Remove the usb cable. How to install the usb cable to install the usb cable follow the same procedure in the reverse order. 438 r5905948 event master devices 17/07/2017.
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14. S3 maintenance 14.15 usb extension cable image 14-34 the usb extension cable connects the usb cable to the motherboard. This procedure provides instructions on how to disconnect the cable on both sides. Overview image 14-35 usb ext cable connected to the motherboard image 14-36 usb ext cable con...
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14. S3 maintenance concerned parts r767283k cable kit set necessary tools 1 x phillips screwdriver #2 (to remove the front panel assembly) how to remove the usb extension cable 1. Partially remove the front panel assembly and pull it away to expose the cables behind it (refer to the related procedur...
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14. S3 maintenance 14.16 power supply concerned parts r767267k power supply necessary tools none. How remove power supply 1. Push the latch towards the left. Image 14-39 2. Pull the power supply out of its slot by pulling on the handle. How to install power supply 1. Insert the power supply into the...
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14. S3 maintenance 14.17 genlock assembly image 14-40 overview image 14-41 1 chassis 2 genlock assembly concerned parts r9004760 genlock/s3d s3 necessary tools 1 x phillips screwdriver #2 how to remove the genlock assembly 1. Remove the six pan head screws (4-40 x .25) that attach the genlock assemb...
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14. S3 maintenance image 14-42 2. Gently pull the genlock assembly away from the unit . Don’t pull the assembly too far back because there are still 2 cables attached. Note: at this point there are still 2 cables connecting the genlock assembly to the unit. 3. Unlatch the genlock ribbon cable from t...
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14. S3 maintenance 14.18 rear rack ears concerned parts r767282k rear connector protector necessary tools 1 x phillips screwdriver #2 how to remove rear rack-ears 1. Remove the eight pan head screws (8-32x.31), four from each side, to detach the rear rack ears and connector protectors from the unit....
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14. S3 maintenance 14.19 front rack-ears image 14-45 concerned parts r767281k front rack ears s3 necessary tools 1 x phillips screwdriver #2 how to remove side rack-ears 1. Loosening and removing the six (three on each side) pan head screws that secure the rack ears to the chassis sides. Image 14-46...
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14. S3 maintenance 14.20 top cover image 14-47 necessary tools 1 x phillips screwdriver #2 how to remove top cover 1. Remove the 12 screws from the two sides (6 in each side, 4-40x0.25) that are located towards the top side of the unit. Image 14-48 2. Remove the 5 screws (6-32x0.25) located on the t...
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14. S3 maintenance 14.21 top card guide image 14-49 necessary tools 1 x phillips screwdriver #2 how to remove top card guide 1. Remove the 12 screws from the two sides (6 in each side, 6-32x0.25) that are located towards the bottom of the unit. Image 14-50 2. Remove the card guide cover by gently pu...
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14. S3 maintenance 14.22 motherboard fan image 14-51 overview image 14-52 1 motherboard 2 fan 3 heatsink 4 fan power cable concerned parts r767265k motherboard heatsink & fan kit necessary tools 1 x phillips screwdriver #2 how to remove motherboard fan 1. Remove the cable that provides power to the ...
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14. S3 maintenance 3. Lift the fan away from the heatsink. How to install motherboard fan 1. Remove the fan from the heatsink/fan spare kit. 2. Using the clips install the fan on the top of the heatsink that is on the motherboard. 3. Connect the fan power cable to header xxx located on the motherboa...
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14. S3 maintenance 14.23 power interposer assembly image 14-54 overview image 14-55 1 power interposer 2 power supply guide 3 side support plate concerned parts r767279k power interposer assembly necessary tools 1 x phillips screwdriver #2 how to remove power interposer assembly 1. Remove the pan he...
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14. S3 maintenance image 14-56 how to install power interposer assembly 1. Install the power interposer assembly and guide onto keyhole features in the sheet metal. Note: push the power interposer assembly completely inside the connector onto the motherboard. Apply a little pressure until it is full...
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14. S3 maintenance 14.24 power supply guide image 14-58 actually to remove the power supply guide, you must move the entire motherboard mount forward. The rea- son for this is there is not enough space to get the power supply guide out without moving everything towards the front of the chassis. Over...
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14. S3 maintenance image 14-60 2. Remove the five pan head screws (4-40x0.25 — black) that attach the power supply guide to the side of the chassis. 3. Remove the twelve flat head screws (6-32x0.25 — black) that attach the motherboard mount to the side of the chassis. 4. Remove the five flat head sc...
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14. S3 maintenance image 14-62 6. Move the entire motherboard mount forward 7. Gently pull the power supply guide away from the unit. How to install power supply guide to install the power supply guide follow the same procedure in the reverse order. There are slots cut into the bottom which will mak...
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14. S3 maintenance 14.25 side support plate image 14-63 overview image 14-64 1 power interposer 2 power supply guide 3 side support plate necessary tools 1 x phillips screwdriver #2 how to remove side support plate 1. Remove the two pan head sems screws (6-32x0.25 — stainless steel) that attach the ...
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14. S3 maintenance image 14-65 note: it could be necessary to release the cable tie that maintain the fan power cable in place. How to install side support plate to install the side support plate follow the same procedure in the reverse order. There are key holes cut into the bottom of the side supp...
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14. S3 maintenance 14.26 link card interposer image 14-66 overview image 14-67 1 link card interposer necessary tools none how to remove link card interposer 1. Remove the link card interposer from the unit. Note: the screws that fix the link card interposer were already removed during the side supp...
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14. S3 maintenance 14.27 cpu module image 14-68 overview image 14-69 1 cpu module 2 motherboard concerned parts r767264k cpu module necessary tools 1 x phillips screwdriver #2 how to remove cpu module 1. Remove the five screws that attach cpu module to the system card. 2. Carefully remove the cpu mo...
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14. S3 maintenance how to install the cpu module to install the cpu module follow the same procedure in the reverse order. Install the cpu module by rocking left and right while applying pressure on the connectors. R5905948 event master devices 17/07/2017 459.
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14. S3 maintenance 14.28 solid-state memory image 14-71 overview image 14-72 1 solid state memory card 2 motherboard concerned parts 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. Caref...
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14. S3 maintenance how to install the solid state memory to install the solid state memory follow the same procedure in the reverse order. R5905948 event master devices 17/07/2017 461.
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14. S3 maintenance 14.29 system battery image 14-74 overview image 14-75 concerned parts v327007 battery necessary tools none. How to remove the system battery 1. Carefully remove the battery from its socket. How to install the system battery to install the system battery follow the same procedure i...
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14. S3 maintenance 14.30 vfd cable image 14-77 the flat ribbon vfd cable connects the vfd assembly (front face) to the motherboard. One end of the flat ribbon vfd cable is clamped between the motherboard and the motherboard mount. Re- move this cable requires to separate these parts. Concerned parts...
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14. S3 maintenance image 14-78 3. Remove the front bracket and the 3ru fan tray in order to access inside of the unit (refer to the related procedures). 4. Gently push the cable through the grommet located in the 3ru fan tray. Image 14-79 note: from this step, only the other end of the vfd cable sta...
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14. S3 maintenance - rear cards (vpu, link, i/o) - cpu module. - link card interposer. Note: refer to the related procedures to remove these parts. Remove these parts requires removing lot of parts from the unit (power supply, power interposer, power supply guide, side support plate ...) note: it is...
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14. S3 maintenance image 14-81 8. Unplug the vfd cable. 9. 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. 466 r5905948 event master devices 17/07/2017.
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14. S3 maintenance 14.31 keyboard cable image 14-82 the flat ribbon keyboard cable connects the front panel board to the motherboard. This procedure provides instructions on how to disconnect the cable on both sides. Overview image 14-83 1 keyboard cable 2 front face concerned parts r767283k s3 cabl...
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14. S3 maintenance image 14-84 3. Pull the cable out of 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. During assembly, make sure that the keyboard...
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14. S3 maintenance 14.32 3ru fan cable image 14-86 the 3ru cable assembly provides power to the 3ru fans from the motherboard. One side of the cable is attached to a metal bracket that is accessible after the 3ru fan tray is removed. The other side of the cable assembly connects to the motherboard. ...
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14. S3 maintenance image 14-88 3. Locate the snap lock on the top of the connector and push it back to release the connector from the bracket. Image 14-89 4. Push the connector up until the slots in the metal bracket align with the flanges on the connectors. Image 14-90 5. Gently pull the 3ru cable ...
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14. S3 maintenance image 14-91 6. Locate the 3ru cable that is plugged on the motherboard. Image 14-92 7. Remove the 3ru cable by gently pushing it out. Note: it could be necessary to release the cable tie that maintain the cable in place on the side support plate. How to install the 3ru fan cable t...
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14. S3 maintenance 14.33 ethernet cable image 14-93 the ethernet cable connects the genlock board to the motherboard. This procedure provides instructions on how to remove the cable from both sides. This procedure requires to remove the power supply guide to unplug the cable from the motherboard. Ov...
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14. S3 maintenance image 14-95 note: from this step, only the other end of the ethernet cable stays connected to the motherboard. Unfortunately it is necessary to remove the power supply guide to unplug it. (refer to the "process overview", page 418). 3. Follow the steps detailed in other procedures...
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14. S3 maintenance 14.34 genlock cable image 14-97 the genlock cable connects the genlock board to the motherboard. This procedure provides instructions on how to remove the cable from both sides. One end of the genlock cable is clamped between the motherboard and the motherboard mount. Remove this ...
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14. S3 maintenance image 14-99 note: from this step, only the other end of the genlock cable stays connected to the motherboard. Unfortunately it is necessary to remove the motherboard from the motherboard mount to unplug it. (refer to the "process overview", page 418). 3. Remove the following parts...
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14. S3 maintenance a) remove the three m/f standoffs (4-40 x 3/16” .25” ) that attach the motherboard to the motherboard mount. B) remove the five m/f standoffs (m2.5 x 8mm) that attach the motherboard to the motherboard mount. C) remove the sixteen long pan head sems screws (4-40x.31” — sems refers...
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15. Ec-50 maintenance 15. Ec-50 maintenance about this chapter this chapter describes how to service the ec-50 controller. Overview • servicing r5905948 event master devices 17/07/2017 477.
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15. Ec-50 maintenance 15.1 servicing general given the low failure rate experienced on this device, it is extremely rare to have to change parts on the ec-50 controller. In the unlikely event your ec series controller requires service, please refer to the return material authoriza- tion section in t...
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15. Ec-50 maintenance ec-50 spare parts list p/n description comments r767327k kit desklight ec-50 1x work light (flexible support with xlr connection) fuse specifications: size 5x20mm amp rating 5a voltage rating 250v location: the fuse compartment is located above the power supply connector. Image...
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15. Ec-50 maintenance 1. Note the open slot under the fuse compartment. Image 15-5 2. Use a small flat blade screwdriver to open the fuse compartment. Image 15-6 3. Change the fuse. Fuse should be installed in the fuse holder as shown: image 15-7 4. Replace the fuse compartment in its location. 480 ...
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16. Ec-200 maintenance 16. Ec-200 maintenance about this chapter this chapter describes how to service the ec-200 controller. Overview • servicing r5905948 event master devices 17/07/2017 481.
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16. Ec-200 maintenance 16.1 servicing general given the low failure rate experienced on this device, it is extremely rare to have to change parts on the ec-200 controller. In the unlikely event your ec series controller requires service, please refer to the return material authoriza- tion section in...
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16. Ec-200 maintenance image 16-2 ec-200 controller (rear view) 1 work lights 2 power switch 3 power connector 4 rear fan (located behind rear vent holes) 5 rear led lights (located behind rear vent holes) 6 communication connectors ec-200 spare parts list p/n description comments r767327k kit deskl...
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17. Environmental information 17. Environmental information overview • disposal information • rohs compliance • production address r5905948 event master devices 17/07/2017 485.
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17. Environmental information 17.1 disposal information disposal information waste electrical and electronic equipment this symbol on the product indicates that, under the european directive 2012/19/eu governing waste from electrical and electronic equipment, this product must not be disposed of wit...
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17. Environmental information 17.2 rohs compliance 中国大 陆 rohs (chinese mainland rohs) 根据中国大 陆《电器电子产品有害物质限制使用管理办法》(也称为中国大陆rohs), 以下部分列出了barco产品中可能包含的有毒 和 /或有害物 质的名称和含量。中国大陆rohs指令包含在中国信息产业部mcv标准:“电子信息产品中有毒物质的限量要求”中。 according to the “management methods for the restriction of the use of hazardous subst...
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17. Environmental information turkey rohs compliance türkiye cumhuriyeti: aeee yönetmeliğine uygundur. [republic of turkey: in conformity with the weee regulation] 488 r5905948 event master devices 17/07/2017.
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17. Environmental information 17.3 production address factories barco inc. 3000 technology road angleton, tx 77515 usa barco inc. 2105 gracy farms lane austin, tx 78758 usa r5905948 event master devices 17/07/2017 489.
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A. Specifications a. Specifications about this annex this chapter gives an overview of the specifications of the event master devices. R5905948 event master devices 17/07/2017 491.
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A. Specifications a.1 specifications of e2 e2 specifications video inputs 28 inputs via 8 input cards (event master series cards) • up to 8 x 4k inputs - each input card supports up to 4k@60p • 8 x sd/hd/3g sdi (6g ready) • 8 x hdmi 1.4a (297 mpix/sec max) • 8 x displayport 1.1 (330 mpix/sec max) • ...
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A. Specifications dimensions • height: 17.8 cm (7.0 in) - 4 ru rackmount • width: 43.2 cm (17 in) without chassis handles, 48.3 cm (19 in) with chassis handles attached • depth: 56.9 cm (22.4 in) from front panel to rear panel, 62.2 cm (24.5 in) overall weight 31 kg / 68 lbs power • input power: 100...
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A. Specifications a.2 specifications of e2 jr. E2 jr. Specifications video inputs 16 inputs via 4 input cards (event master series cards) • up to 4 x 4k inputs - each input card supports up to 4k@60p • 4 x sd/hd/3g sdi (6g ready) • 6 x hdmi 1.4a (297 mpix/sec max) • 6 x displayport 1.1 (330 mpix/sec...
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A. Specifications power • input power: 100-240 vac 50/60hz 700w • dual-redundant, hot-swappable power supplies environmental temperature 0-40° c / 32-104 f environmental humidity 0-95% non-condensing warranty 3 years parts and labor r5905948 event master devices 17/07/2017 495.
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A. Specifications a.3 specifications of s3–4k s3–4k specifications video inputs 12 inputs via 3 input cards (event master series cards) • up to 3 x 4k inputs - each input card supports up to 4k@60p • 4 x sd/hd/3g sdi (6g ready) • 4 x hdmi 1.4a (297 mpix/sec max) • 4 x displayport 1.1 (330 mpix/sec m...
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A. Specifications dimensions • height: 13.26 cm (5.22 in) - 3 rack mount units • width: 43.2 cm (17 in) without chassis handles, 48.3 cm (19 in) with chassis handles attached • depth: 54 cm (21.33 in) overall weight 24 kg / 53 lbs power • input power: 100-240 vac 50/60hz 700w • dual-redundant, hot-s...
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A. Specifications a.4 specifications of s3–4k jr. S3–4k jr. Specifications video inputs 8 inputs via 2 input cards (event master series cards) • up to 2 x 4k inputs - each input card supports up to 4k@60p • 4 x sd/hd/3g sdi (6g ready) • 2 x hdmi 1.4a (297 mpix/sec max) • 2 x displayport 1.1 (330 mpi...
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A. Specifications environmental humidity 0-95% non-condensing warranty 3 years parts and labor r5905948 event master devices 17/07/2017 499.
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A. Specifications a.5 specifications of ex ex specifications video inputs 2 card slots, which can be either input or output • up to 8 inputs using any of the event master input cards • input distribution to other processors via the link cable or a locally installed output card video outputs 2 card s...
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A. Specifications a.6 specifications of ec-30 overview connectivity usb connection from event master toolset host computer (osx or windows 7 and higher) dimensions (hxwxd) 105.4 x 465.6 x 321.0 mm / 4.15 x 18.33 x 12.63 inches weight 3.18 kg (7 lbs.) r5905948 event master devices 17/07/2017 501.
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A. Specifications a.7 specifications of ec-50 overview connectivity usb connection from event master toolset, from a control computer dvi input for touchscreen monitor dimensions (hxwxd) 244.34 x 511.56 x 610.05 mm / 9.62 x 20.14 x 24.02 inches weight 12.33 kg (27.2 lbs) 502 r5905948 event master de...
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A. Specifications a.8 specifications of ec-200 overview features • robust linux version of eventmaster toolset - same user interface used on mac and pc • onboard pc running linux to support a purpose-built version of event master toolset, enabling stand-alone usage • full control over the eventmaste...
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A. Specifications a.9 specifications of standard connections standard connection specifications displayport (dp) • per dp 1.1a specification • on dp connector • formats up to 2,560 × 1,600 at 60 hz and 3,840 × 1,200 at 60 hz (30 bits) • 4k/uhd supported: - 3,840 × 2,160/23.98/24/25/29.97/30 via 1x d...
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A. Specifications a.10 standard connector pinouts displayport connector pinouts the following figure illustrates the displayport connector. Image a-1 displayport connector the following table lists the displayport connector pinouts. Displayport connector pin signal pin signal 1 ml_lane 0 (p) 11 gnd ...
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A. Specifications dvi connector pin signal 4 t.M.D.S. Data 4- 16 hot plug detect 5 t.M.D.S. Data 4+ 17 t.M.D.S. Data 0- 6 ddc clock 18 t.M.D.S. Data 0+ 7 ddc data 19 t.M.D.S. Data 0/5 shield 8 analog vertical sync 20 t.M.D.S. Data 5- 9 t.M.D.S. Data 1- 21 t.M.D.S. Data 5+ 10 t.M.D.S. Data 1+ 22 t.M....
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A. Specifications image a-4 hdmi connector the following table lists hdmi connector pinouts. Hdmi connector pin signal pin signal 1 tmds data2+ 11 tmds clock shield 2 tmds data2 shield 12 tmds clock- 3 tmds data2- 13 cec 4 tmds data1+ 14 5 tmds data1 shield 15 scl 6 tmds data1- 16 sda 7 tmds data0+ ...
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B. Remote control protocol b. Remote control protocol about this annex this chapter lists and provides details for the event master series processor remote control commands. R5905948 event master devices 17/07/2017 509.
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B. Remote control protocol b.1 event master series processor ascii remote control general the user can remotely control the event master series processor via a telnet connection to the unit’s ip address. How to access the event master series processor remotely to access the event master series proce...
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B. Remote control protocol b.2 event master series processor json rpc remote control general json (javascript object notation) is a lightweight format that is used for interchanging data. It is based on a subset of javascript language: the way objects are built in javascript. Introduction to json js...
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B. Remote control protocol • method—a string with the name of the method to be invoked. • params—an object or array of values to be passed as parameters to the defined method. • id—a value of any type used to match the response with the request to which it is replying. The receiver of the request mu...
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B. Remote control protocol resetframesettings • definition - expose all reset types on event master processor with different options. • request: - params: {"reset":x}, “x” can be 0 – 5 o 0: soft reset. O 1: factory reset. O 2: factory reset (save ip). O 3: factory reset (save ip/edid). O 4: factory ...
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B. Remote control protocol listdestinationsforpreset • definition - lists the content of a preset. • request: - params: {“id”:x }, “x” can be: o –1: list all presets. O 0–999: list only that specific preset. • response: - response: array of: [{"id": 0, "name": "preset3.00", "lockmode": 0, "presetsno...
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B. Remote control protocol activatepreset • definition - recall a preset on the event master processor. User can recall preset with id, preset serial number, or preset name. - send any one of the parameters to recall preset. • request params: - params: {"id": x, "type": x} - params: {"presetsno": x....
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B. Remote control protocol listdestinations • definition - this api lists all the destinations with properties such as layers, outputs, id, size, and name. • request: - params: {"type": x} o 0—show all the destinations. 0 is the default value for the type parameter. O 1—only screen destinations. O 2...
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B. Remote control protocol listcontent • definition - this api shows the content of a screen destination. • request: - params: {"id": x} o “id”—screen destination index. • response: - response: { "id": 0, "name": "screendest1""bglyr":[{"id": 0, "lastbgsourceindex": 0, "bgshowmatte":0, "bgcolor":[{"i...
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B. Remote control protocol freezedestsources • definition - this api freezes/unfreezes the sources. • request: - params: {"type": x, "id": y, "screengroup": z ,"mode": 0/1} o type—type of source. O 0—input source. O 1—background source. O 2—screendestination. O 3—auxdestination. O id—index of the so...
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B. Remote control protocol takestill • definition - this api creates/overwrites a still. • request: - params: { "type": x, "id": y} o type—0 for source, 1 for bg source. O id—index of the source. • response: - response: null - success: (0=success, anything else is an error) • example: - {"params":{"...
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B. Remote control protocol • response: - {"system":{"id":0,"name":"system1","framecollec- tion":{"id":0,"frame":{"id":"00:0c:29:0e:86:d4","name":"e2","contact":"","ver- sion":"4.2.30738","osversion":"na","frametype":0,"frametypename":"e2","enet":{"dhcp- mode":0,"dhcpmodename":"static","ip":"10.98.0....
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B. Remote control protocol listauxcontent • definition - this api shows aux destination information. • request: - params: {“id” : x} o id—index of the aux destination. • response: - response: {"id":0,"name":"auxdest1","pvwlastsrcindex":0,"pgmlastsrcindex":0} o id—index of aux destination. O name—nam...
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B. Remote control protocol subscribe • definition - user can use this api to subscribe to change events in the event master processor. - once subscribed, the api sends a notification in the form of an http post to the url: http://hostname:port/. • request: - params: {"hostname": hostname, "port": po...
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C. Troubleshooting c. Troubleshooting r5905948 event master devices 17/07/2017 523.
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C. Troubleshooting c.1 troubleshooting list problem solving problem possible cause remedy event master unit doesn’t start the power supplies are not connected to a valid power source make sure that at least one power supply is connected to a valid power source. Make sure that the supplies are well i...
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C. Troubleshooting problem possible cause remedy event master unit constantly reboots after a software upgrade invalid upgrade (deployment or defective installation) press and hold the sel and esc keys simultaneously until the front panel shows the choice of performing a factory reset or continuing....
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D. Third party software acknowledgements d. Third party software acknowledgements about this annex this chapter lists the third-party software components. The third-party software components are reusable software components developed to be either freely distributed or sold by an entity other than th...
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D. Third party software acknowledgements d.1 third party software list list and short description the products and software applications described in this manual make use of one or more of the following third party software items: • boost: boost software is distributed under the boost software licen...
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E. Warranty e. Warranty about this annex this chapter gives an overview of warranty and conditions of rma concerning the event master devices. R5905948 event master devices 17/07/2017 529.
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E. Warranty e.1 about warranty and rma warranty all video products are designed and tested to the highest quality standards and are backed by a full 3-year parts and labor warranty. Warranties are effective upon delivery date to customer and are non-transferable. Barco warranties are only valid to t...
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Index index a about 8 user guide 8 about event master unit 7 about setup menu 69 about status menu 68 about the system menu 70 about warranty and rma 530 add destination 127 add input 109 add output 121 address 489 adjustment area 104 adjustment area (programming) 170 application 1: double screen co...
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Index system-power board 382 top card guide 411 top cover 410 unit overview 351 usb cable 389 usb extension cable 392, 439 vfd cable 394 vfd display assembly 371 vfd display filter 372 vpu card(s) 365 ec-200 cpu 327 reboot 327 ec-200 maintenance 481 ec–50 maintenance 477 em gui orientation 87 enviro...
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Index p power-up initialization 64 preliminary 263 presentation system overview 33 presets configuration 186 programming menu (adjustment area) 186 production 489 programming 170 programming menu (adjustment area) 170 programming menu 149–150, 163, 166, 170–171, 179, 182, 184, 186, 189, 191 adjustme...
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Index drop backgrounds into screen destinations 248 drop inputs to aux destinations 251 drop sources, layers into screen destinations & sources into layers 249 presets and user keys 252 select thumbnails for backgrounds 245 select thumbnails for inputs 246 system setup: restoring the system 225 syst...