Analog-way Eikos User Manual

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2-3. RACKMOUNT INFORMATIONTabletop mounting: The Eikos can be used directly on a table, the unit is equipped with 4 handy anti-slip rubber feet.Rack m

2-5. HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS13Description of the input formats supported by the device.• SDTV• EDTV• HDTV (RGB or YUV)Standard Size Frame Frequency Li

• EDIDSETTING AND INPUT FUNCTIONSThe EDID is available on inputs #1 & #2 and #7 & #8. The user can modify the EDID choosing from a list of pre

• RGB/S - RGsB VIDEOConnectors: Inputs #1 to #4: female HD15. Inputs #5 & #6: female DVI-I (analog pins).Frequency: 15.625 kHz - 50 Hz (625 li

• AUDIO• 3G/SD-SDIConnector: SDI Inputs #1 to #4: female BNC.Format: SMPTE 259M-C.Data rate: 270 Mbps serial digital.Impedance: 75 ohms.• 3G/H

• ANALOG OUTPUTSConnector: Outputs #1 (Main) & #2 (Preview): female HD15, DVI-I (analog pins).Resolutions:Signals: RGBHV, RGBS and RGsB.Lev

• DVI (Digital Video Interface) OUTPUTSConnector: Outputs #1 (Main) & #2 (Preview): female DVI-I (digital pins).Signal: Digital Visual Interfac

• VIDEO OUTConnector: 1x BNC-F: 3G/HD-SD-SDI (with audio embedded) 3x BNC-F: Y_Cb_Cr. 1x Mini Din 4: S. Video. 1x BNC-F: Composition vid

Dimensions: W 480 x D 330 x H 88 mm 19”W x 13”D x 3.50”HWeight: 5.4 kg / 11.90 lbs (Compatible with a Standard 19” rack, Height = 2 U

Pin outs• VGASTANDARD VGA1- Red 6- Red Return 11- ID Bit 02- Green 7- Green Return 12- ID Bit 13- Blue 8- Blue Return 13- H Syn

If you want to use HDCP content from your sources, be sure pluging HDCP compliant screens or projectors. If it’s not the case, the output image could

3-1. CONNECTING THE EIKOSThe Eikos can be set up with up to 12 different sources, and will drive up to 2 digital DVI-D sources, 2 3G/SD-SDI sources an

OverviewThe Eikos rear panel is equipped with 11 universal digital and analog inputs. Inputs #1 through #4 (3) are universal analog inputs. Inputs #5

Inputs #1 to #6UNIVERSAL COMPUTER & VIDEO INPUTS:Universal Inputs accept computer sources (RGBHV, RGBS, and RGsB (SOG) signals), standard TV/VIDEO

DVI Inputs #1 and #2Preview OutputsPREVIEW OUTPUT:ANALOG: 1x analog output for the main display device on female HD15 connector.DIGITAL/

MAIN OUTPUT:ANALOG: 1x analog output for the main display device on female HD15 connector.DIGITAL/ANALOG: 1x main output on female DVI-I connec

THANK YOU1Thank you for choosing Analog Way. By following these simple steps, you should be able to operate the powerful Eikos (EKS500).TABLE OF CONTE

OPERATING THE EIKOS4-1. THE EIKOS FRONT PANELOverviewThe highly intuitive front panel of the Eikos was designed by Analog Way engineers to simply and

On/Off buttonThe STANDBY button allows users to put the Eikos into sleep mode, and startup again. The STANDBY button does not replace the ON/OFF switc

Freeze buttonToggle PresetTake buttonQuadravision selection buttonAdjustmentEffect selection buttonThe Freeze button of the Eikos allows users to free

4-2. THE EIKOS MENUHome menuPressing the MENU button in the menu section of the Eikos, will display and give you access to the following items on the

4-3. WORKING WITH THE EIKOSOperating modesThe Eikos offers 3 modes to work from: the Mixer Mode, which is the Eikos default mode, the Matrix Mode, whi

Eikos color codesAnalog Way engineers have developed a handy, user friendly way of identifying machine status on the front panel, via the use of color

To set up your inputs:Input menu → Auto settingsYou can also do it manually on each input# using the ENTER and the Knob button and set up the inputs t

Output selection settingsTo set up the output, go in the Main Output or Preview Output menu and choose rst the adapted format/resolution, and then th

Preview Mode and OSD SettingsThe Preview output can display 6 elds on OSD.To set up your Preview: Menu → OSD Settings → OSD Fields Field#1: Inpu

INPUT1 NO SIGNALINPUT5 NO SIGNAL DVI2 NO SIGNALSDI1 1920x1080 60.00 Hz SDI2 NO SIGNAL SDI3 NO SIGNAL SDI4 NO SIGNALINPUT3

2OPERATING THE EIKOS4-2. THE EIKOS MENU4-3. WORKING WITH THE EIKOS• A- Settings in Mixer Mode4-1. THE EIKOS FRONT PANEL2828313234OverviewOn/Off butto

Working with Layers FunctionsOnce a source is attached to a layer, you will have access to some layer settings in the Layer menu or directly by pressi

Opening transitions and closing Live LayersEven the Logo and Frame buttons can access to their own settings, but a source # has to be affected too.The

PIPs with Transitions & BordersTransitions:All the settings are available in the Layer Menu after pressing the selected PIP.The transition effects

The Eikos offers 33 seamless transition effects including 31 options, in addition to a dissolve (fade) and a cut effect.WIPE DOWN HARD WIPE UP HARD WI

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Capturing still FramesTo capture a frame, display the exact content you want to save on one of your outputs, at the exact resolution, you can use the

Working with FramesOpening transitions & closing Still Layers (Logos or Frames)It is possible to store up to 8 frames in the Eikos non volatile me

Frame input setup menuFrames as LayerIn the frame input setup menu, you have the possibility to save a frame, and the possibility to erase a stored fr

Capturing LogosTo capture a Logo, display the exact content you want to save on the main screen, you can use the freeze button if you want. Then follo

Logos input setup menuIn the Logos/Frames menu, the logos can be deleted in the Erase menu:Logos/Frames menu → Erase menu → Select Logo#Memorizing log

HOME MENUREMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE5-1. THE EIKOS RCS5-2. WORKING WITH THE RCS70617073• B- Settings in Native Matrix Mode• C- Settings in Quadravision

Working with AudioThe Eikos allows to work with up to 10 stereo inputs, 1 auxiliary input, and 2 stereo embedded SDI audio inputs (via the SDI BNC con

Special FeaturesDynamic Fit (automatically activates the Transparent Background)- Dynamic & Automatic adjustment of the PIP to t the source image

Smooth Move effect- Smooth Move PIP control the acceleration of the PIP. The time can be different between the opening and closing PIP.Transparent Bac

To use Keying, rst select a source in the desired layer:Layer button -> source number buttonThen in the main menu, select the Keying/Titling menu.

For Chroma Key:Chroma Keying is used to key from a particular color. It produces a soft-edged key which is most suitable for moving images and “weathe

Input selection settingsWorking with LayersSource Input selectionSource output selectionSame as MIXER Mode.Same as MIXER Mode.Same as MIXER Mode.Setti

Output selection settingsTo set up the outputs, go in the Output #1 or Output #2 menu and choose rst the appropriate format/reso-lution and then the

For instance, if you want to put the Frame #1 on the Output #1 and the Live source #3 on the output #2:Press Matrix #1 button → Press Background Frame

To use the Mirror mode, just perform your setting and operation from the Matrix output #1.Nevertheless, you can do manipulation on the output #2 at an

The Frame/Logo can be memorized from Output #1 or #2. To record a Frame/Logo, please refer to the chap-ter “Capturing still Frame/Logo” in the Mixer m

HOW TO CONTACT USINFORMATION ON DISPOSAL88CONTACT INFORMATION8888WARRANTY AND SERVICES INFORMATION878-1. ANALOG WAY LIMITED WARRANTY8-2. SERVICES AND

The Quadravision Mode allows to display up to 4 live sources on a screen. The preview will display just the edge of each PIP to know the position, siz

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You can also load a preset directly through the front panel using the presets button:Press P#1 to #4 or Press shift then P#5 to #8 to load the preset

HOME MENU[MAIN] [MAIN] Format : 1920 x 1080 Format : 1920 x 1080 Rate : 50Hz Rate : 50Hz Lock : internal Lock : internalMAIN PREVIEW ---------+-----

Mixer Mode Matrix Mode Quadravision Mode Cong status Autoset all Synchronized Input 1 Analog Input 2 Analog Input 3 Analog Input 4 Analog Input 5 An

Output format Output rateOut Sync PolarityGammaFlicker lter (o4)Analog TypeDVI TypeHDCP DetectionBackground color 640x480 4/3 HDTV 720p 23.97 Hz

ConnectionOutput statusOutput format Output 2 Output Tiled Horizontally Output Tiled Vertically SDTV NTSC EDTV 576p HDTV 1035i HDTV 1080p HDTV 1080 sF

IMAGE (A3) MOSAIC MODE (A6)Auto Centering (R1)Refresh currentBlanking Adjust (R2)Refresh allCropping (R2)Optimize (R1)Under/Over (R3)Aspect INAspect

LAYER (A3)Layer adjust (b1)Layer copy Mode (b7) H Pos Standard Mode V Pos Full Copy HV Pos Copy & H. Pos Flip H Pos HV Size (b2) Copy & H

Record LogosRecord AnimErase Frame 1 (lf3) Frame 4 (lf3) Frame 8 (lf3) Logo 2 (lf3) Frame 3 (lf3) Frame 7 (lf3) Logo 1 (lf3) Logo 8 (lf3) Position / S

INTRODUCTION1-1. THE EIKOS (EKS500) OPERATING MODESThis mode allows for a single Eikos to seamlessly switch and blend any of its 12 analog/digital inp

AUDIOOSD SettingsAux. settingAudio Main (m1)Audio Out 1 (m2)Audio Out 2 (m2)OUT1 Prelist (m2)OUT2 Prelist (m2) Breack away Input 1 Input 1 None Input

VersionsKey lockingLCD brightnessKey brightnessProg. KeysStandbyReset LayersErase Memories (L3)Default values (L3) Vers.: 4.10 l3=xxxx l4=xxxx MM

5-1. THE EIKOS RCSSoftware installationRCS presentationHow to use the RCS ?The RCS will give you a powerful tool to exploit all the features of your E

The RCS software for your Eikos can be viewed as the software version of the Eikos front panel menu section. It allows you to quickly access all of th

Serial connection1. Connect a RS-232 cable between the Eikos and your PC, then power on your devices.2. Click on the RCS program le on your PC to r

5-2. WORKING WITH THE RCSOperating ModeTo choose the operating mode you want your Eikos to work in, simply click the “Mode” tab, then select the desir

Working with PIPsThe Eikos allows users to manipulate 2 PIPs (Picture In Picture) which you can move, size, crop or zoom, apply transparency or transi

Memorizing Frames in the Eikos1. In the Input Selection section, click on the source button (#1 to #12) of the source you wish to record as a frame.

The Eikos offers a wide variety of transitions between the scenes you create for your shows and events. It allows for live recall of 4 user presets, e

Working with PresetsThe four Eikos user presets can be called back at any stage during your show or event.1. Click on one of the four available Prese

PIP: a “PIP” (Picture In Picture), is a picture, typically of reduced size, which is positioned over another background image or PIP. PIPs can be red

Analog Way engineers have designed several remote controllers specically made for easy control of the Di-VentiX II, Eikos, Eikos LE, OPS 300,

Analog Way engineers have designed several remote controllers specically made for easy control of the Di-VentiX II, Eikos, Eikos LE, OPS300, OPS200,

6-3. TRK-800Analog Way engineers have designed several remote controllers specically made for control of the Eikos, Eikos LE, OPS300, OPS200, Puls

6-4. RK-300Analog Way engineers have designed several remote controllers specically made for easy control of the Eikos, Eikos LE, OPS300, OPS200,

Examples are intended to make the use of the Eikos as easy as possible, by providing visual help in setting up your equipment. In an effort to make th

Example #11 Projector and 1 EKS500 in Mixer Seamless Switcher ModeLive Background with 2 PIPs and 2 Logos83

Example #21 Projector and 1 EKS500 in Mixer Seamless Switcher ModeStill Background with 3 PIPs, 2 Logos and Mosaic Preview84

Example #32 Projectors and 1 EKS500 in Native Matrix Mode85

If you need to use your own Software Control program from a PC or automation, the device allows communication through an ASCII code protocol. All comm

WARRANTYAll Analog Way products have a 3 year warranty on parts and labor, back to factory. This warranty does not include faults resulting from user

CAUTION:All of the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated and should be maintained for further reference. Ple

HOW TO CONTACT USCONTACT INFORMATIONAnalog Way SAS2/4, rue Georges Besse92160 ANTONYFranceTel.: +33 1 81 89 08 60Fax: +33 1 57 19 04 54Sales/General i

Designs and specications are subject to change without noticeThe illustrations and screens described in this manual may be exaggerated or simplied f