Analog-way Smart Edge FX User Manual

version 4.10USER MANUAL

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102-2. UNPACKING AND INSPECTION1 x Smart Edge FX (STE200)1 x Power supply cord2 x DVI-I male to HD15 female and DVI-D femalebreakout cable1 x HD15 to

112-4. CABLE AND ADAPTOR INFORMATIONA large choice of cables and adaptors are compatible with the STE200. To nd which are to be used inyour s

12• 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 p

13• 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

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

15• ANALOG OUTPUTSConnector: Outputs #1 (Main #1) & #2 (Main #2): female HD15, DVI-I (analog pins).HDTV Resolutions:Resolutions:Output specic

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

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

18Dimensions: 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

19Pin outs• VGASTANDARD VGA1- Red 6- Red Return 11- ID Bit 02- Green 7- Green Return 12- ID Bit 13- Blue 8- Blue Return

20HDCP complianceIf you want to use HDCP content from your sources, be sure pluging HDCP compliant screens or projectors.If it’s not the case, the out

21CONNECTING THE STE2003-1. CONNECTING THE STE200The STE200 can be set up with up to 12 different sources, and will drive up to 2 digital DVI-D source

223-2. THE STE200 REAR PANELThe STE200 rear panel is equipped with 6 universal digital and analog inputs. Inputs #1 through #4 (3) areuniversal analog

23UNIVERSAL COMPUTER & VIDEO INPUTS:Universal Inputs accept computer sources (RGBHV, RGBS, and RGsB (SOG) signals), standard TV/VIDEO source

24COMPONENT VIDEO SOURCES:The Component Video signal, also called YUV (Y, Pr, Pb)or BETACAM™ is widely used in broadcasting and isava

25MAIN OUTPUT:ANALOG: 1x analog output for the main display device on female HD15 connector.DIGITAL/ANALOG: 1x main output on female DVI-I conn

26OPERATING THE STE2004-1. THE STE200 FRONT PANELThe highly intuitive front panel of the STE200 was designed by Analog Way engineers to simply and qui

27The [STANDBY] button allows users to put the STE200 into sleep mode, and startup again. The [STANDBY] button does not replace the ON/OFF switch at

1Thank you for choosing Analog Way. By following these simple steps, you should be able to operatethe powerful STE200.THANK YOUTABLE OF CONTENTS1INTRO

284-2. THE STE200 MENUTo access the STE200 menu, press the [EXIT/MENU] button in the control section (4). To highlight items inthe menu which will app

294-3. WORKING WITH THE STE200It is strongly recommended resetting all of the default values of your STE200 unit before setting up yourshows and event

30Output selection settingsTo set up the output, go in the Output #1 or Output #2 menu and choose rst the adapted format/resolution, and then the app

31Working with Layers Functions with an Analog Way ControllerOnce a source is attached to a layer, you will have access to some layer settings in the

32Opening transitions and closing Live LayersWhen transitioning live layers, depending on how many scalers are in use, the STE200 TAKE function will

33PIPs with Transitions & Borders with an Analog Way ControllerTransitions:All the settings are available in the Layer Menu after pressing the sel

34The STE200 offers 33 seamless transition effects including 31 options, in addition to a dissolve (fade) and a cut effect.WIPE DOWN HARD WIPE UP HARD

35Capturing still Frames with an Analog Way Controller and RCSTo capture a frame, display the exact content you want to save on your outputs, at the e

36Working with Frames with an Analog Way Controller or RCSOpening transitions & closing Still Layers (Logos or Frames)It is possible to store up t

37Frames as Layer with an Analog Way ControllerThe background frame is considered as a layer and has some settings available:Transparency, Opening/Clo

2OPERATING THE STE200HOME MENU26484-1. THE STE200 FRONT PANEL4-2. THE STE200 MENU4-3. WORKING WITH THE STE200 (Presets have to be made on a Remote Con

38Select the logo number you want to save and wait until the unit nish saving. Your logo is now saved and you can use it through the background logo

39Logos input setup menu with an Analog Way ControllerIn the Logos/Frames menu, the logos can be deleted in the Erase menu:Logos/Frames menu → Erase m

40- STE200 allows to use a live source with green or blue (or any color) background and to key it over another live input.- Title can be keyed ([DSK

41For Chroma Key:Chroma Keying is used to key from a particular color. It produces a soft-edged key which is most suitable formoving images and “weath

42- Soft Edge Blending congurationTo make an image as seamless as possible, the rst element you need to consider is the conguration of yourprojecti

43- Soft Edge Blending AdjustmentsThe principle of Soft Edge Blending lies in projecting an image on a wide screen thanks to two or more videoprojecto

44- Soft Edge Blending Adjustments (continued)Finally, since the overlapping zone receives the same image from the video projectors twice,

45The smooth Move function manages a different time between the opening and closing transition. The movementis both fast and slow. The function is ena

46Up to 3 x STE200 for Large Wide Screen with 6 Video Projectors.>> 1 x STE200 = 2 Video Projectors >> 2 x STE200 = 4 Video Projectors>

47HOME MENUMIXER MODE[MAIN]Format: 1920 x 1080Rate: 50HzLock: InternalLogo1PIP2PIP1Frame[MAIN]Logo#1DVI 1Input1Frame1[PREVIEW]Logo#7DVI 2Input8Frame4

358666666666769706769706866676970OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEMSEXAMPLES AND TIPSWARRANTY AND SERVICES INFORMATIONCONTACT INFORMATION5-2. WORKING WITH

48 Cong status Autoset all Synchronized Input 1 Analog Input 2 Analog Input 3 Analog Input 4 Analog Input 5 Analog Input 6 Analog DVI 1 DVI 2 SDI 1 S

49 Output format (o1) Output rateOut Sync PolarityGammaFlicker lter (o4)Analog TypeDVI TypeHDCP DetectionBackground colorTest Pattern 640x480 4/3

50 Main Main Memory 1 Memory 1 Memory 3 Memory 3 Memory 5 Memory 5 Memory 7 Memory 7 Preview Preview Memory 2 Memory 2 Memory 4 Memory 4 Memory 6 Memo

51AUDIOAux. settingMain Out1 Breack away Input 1 Input 3 Input 5 SDI 1 DVI 1 SDI 3 Stereo TopLayer follow Input 2 Input 4 Input 6 SDI 2 DVI 2 SDI 4 Ma

52VersionsKey lockingProg. KeysLCD brightnessKey brightnessStandbyReset Layers (L2)Erase Memories (L2)Default values (L2) Vers.: 4.10 BETA l3=xxxx

53REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE5-1. THE STE200 RCSThe RCS is a powerful tool to exploit all the features of your STE200 at distance. By LAN or RS-232, you w

54The RCS software for your STE200 is composed of several easily identied sections.The tabs menu (1) allows you to navigate through the equivalent of

55Connect a RS-232 cable between the STE200 and your PC, then power on your devices.Click on the RCS program le on your PC to run the software.Click

565-2. WORKING WITH THE RCSOnce your STE200 is wired up to your PC, the rst step in properly conguring your machine is to individually select and pa

57In Edge Blending mode, Smart Edge FX can drive 2 video-projectors for horizontal or vertical Soft Edge. Usedas an 12 input switcher.IMPORTANT: Befo

4INTRODUCTION1-1. THE STE200 OPERATING MODEBefore you start setting up your STE200 for the rst time, be sure you know what you actually want to do wi

586) Adjust and size each input so that they are full screen in the test pattern.- For computer sources: click on the Centering button in the Image m

5910) Select the Black tab to display the following windows:10-A) Turn OFF the test pattern (Pattern > No Pattern).10-B) The covering area will app

6011) Soft Edge curve explanations & adjustments:• EXPLANATIONS:--> The operation consist of attenuate progressively the light diffused of one

61* NOTE *: • To ease the adjustment, one Soft Edge curve is available. Then according to your observation, keep the best curve.• Most of the tim

62The STE200 offers a wide variety of transitions between the scenes you create for your shows and events. It allows for live recall of 8 user presets

63The four STE200 user presets can be called back at any stage during your show or event.1. Click on one of the 8 available Preset buttons to choose

64REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEMS6-1-1 Axion26-1. MULTIPLE UNITS CONTROL6-2. SINGLE UNITS CONTROL6-2-1. TRK-8006-1-2. Orchestra6-2-2. RK-300Axion2: The Axion

65EXAMPLES AND TIPS7-1. ABOUT EXAMPLES7-2. SINGLE MACHINE MODEExamples are intended to make the use of the STE200 as easy as possible, by providing vi

667-3. MULTIPLE MACHINE MODEBackground Frame

677-4. EXTERNAL PROGRAMMINGIf you need to use your own Software Control program from a PC or automation, the device allows communication through an AS

5HARDWARE INSTALLATION2-1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSCAUTION:All of the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated and s

68WARRANTY8-1. ANALOG WAY LIMITED WARRANTY8-2. SERVICES AND RMAAll Analog Way products have a 3 year warranty on parts and labor, back to factory. Thi

69CONTACT INFORMATIONHOW TO CONTACT USAnalog Way SAS 33 rue du Saule TrapuParc du Moulin91300 MassyFranceTel.: +33 1 64 47 16 03Fax: +33 1 64 47 14 73

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