Analog-way Smart Edge User Manual

version 4.10USER MANUAL

8Um den Betrieb dieses Geräts zu verstehen, raten wir Ihnen vor der Inbetriebnahme alle Sicherheitsund Betriebsanweisungen genau zu

9Para comprender mejor el funcionamiento de este aparato, le recomendamos que le acuidadosamente todaslas consignas de seguridad y de funcionamiento d

102-2. UNPACKING AND INSPECTION1 x Smart Edge (STE100)1 x AC Power cable2 x DVI-I male to HD15 female and DVI-D femalebreakout cable1 x HD15 to 5 BNC

112-4. CABLE AND ADAPTOR INFORMATIONA large choice of cables and adaptors are compatible with the STE100. To nd which are to be used inyour s

12• HDTV - HD-YUV:Connectors : Inputs #1 to #4: female HD15. Inputs #5 & #6: female DVI-D (analog pins).Formats : 720p (50/59.94/60Hz),

13Output specications• ANALOG OUTPUTSConnector: Outputs #1 & #2: female HD15, DVI-I (analog pins).HDTV Resolutions:Resolutions:Format Ratio Ava

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

15Dimensions: W 482 x D 330 x H 45 mm 19”W x 13,8”D x 1,8”HWeight: 4,3 kg / 9,5 lbs (Compatible with a Standard 19” rack, Height = 1 U

16Pin outs• VGASTANDARD VGA1- Red 6- Red Return 11- ID Bit 02- Green 7- Green Return 12- ID Bit 13- Blue 8- Blue Return

17HDCP 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

18CONNECTING THE STE1003-1. CONNECTING THE STE100The STE100 can be set up with up to 10 different sources, and will drive up to 2 digital DVI-D source

193-2. THE STE100 REAR PANELThe STE100 rear panel is equipped with 6 universal digital and analog inputs. Inputs #1 through #4 (3) areuniversal analog

20UNIVERSAL COMPUTER & VIDEO INPUTS:Universal Inputs accept computer sources (RGBHV, RGBS, and RGsB (SOG) signals), standard TV/VIDEO source

21COMPONENT VIDEO SOURCES:The Component Video signal, also called YUV (Y, Pr, Pb)or BETACAM™ is widely used in broadcasting and isava

22AUDIO SWITCHER:Audio Stereo Switcher card features 6 inputs and 1 output. An additionalauxiliary input can be mixed with any other input. M

23OPERATING THE STE1004-1. THE STE100 FRONT PANELThe highly intuitive front panel of the STE100 was designed by Analog Way engineers to simply and qui

24The [STANDBY] button allows users to put the STE100 into sleep mode, and startup again. The [STANDBY] button does not replace the ON/OFF switch at

25The [FREEZE] button of the STE100 allows users to freeze the Mainoutput current display or the active input, depending on the freezemode:

264-2. THE STE100 MENUTo access the STE100 menu, press the [EXIT/MENU] button in the control section (4). To highlight items inthe menu which will app

274-3. WORKING WITH THE STE100It is strongly recommended resetting all of the default values of your STE100 unit before setting up yourshows and event

1Thank you for choosing Analog Way. By following these simple steps, you should be able to operatethe powerful STE100.THANK YOUTABLE OF CONTENTS1INTRO

28Once your inputs all have been congured, the output settings of the STE100 must be set according to themachines plugged into your STE100 outputs (#

29Working with DSK (Chroma / Luma key)- STE100 allows to use a live source with green or blue (or any color) background and to key it over another l

30For 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

31The titling is available by an external Remote control too (RCS/RK-300/TRK-800/ORC50/ARC200).The Layer Selection section allows to adjust Layer size

32- What is Soft Edge Blending?Soft Edge Blending is essentially a term used for creating a large screen image using multiple video projectorswith sea

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

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

35To help you calculate the correct screen/picture ratio, Analog Way offer free software to faciltate the calculation of key parameters. By entering b

36The STE100 allows the creation of user dened presets very easily. Any setup you have congured onscreen, can be stored into one of

37To congure audio settings of the STE100, plug all audio inputs into the device, and navigate to the Audiomenu.1. Choose the audio mode, Break Away

2OPERATING THE STE100HOME MENU23394-1. THE STE100 FRONT PANEL4-2. THE STE100 MENU5-1. THE STE100 RCS4-3. WORKING WITH THE STE100REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWAR

38Up to 3 x STE100 for Large Wide Screen with 6 Video Projectors.>> 1 x STE100 = 2 Video Projectors >> 2 x STE100 = 4 Video Projectors>

39HOME MENUMIXER MODE[MAIN]Format : 1920 x 1080Rate : 60HzCurrent Layer : Live[PREVIEW]Live: Input 3[MAIN]Live: Input 3

40 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

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

42 IMAGE (A3)Auto Centering (R1)Blanking Adjust (R2)Cropping (R2)Optimize (R1)Under/Over (R3)Aspect INAspect OUTColorimetryAdvanced (R2)2:2 Pulldown (

43LAYER (A3)Layer adjust (b1) H Pos V Pos HV Pos H Pos HV Size (b2) V Pos H Size (b2) H Size V Size (b2) V Size Style Adjust Duration Direction

44Smooth MoveStatus Type Direction Duration Clean Cut (b3) Right to Left (b4) Horizontal to Center (b5) To Top Left Corner (b7) Slide Top to Bottom

45VersionsTypeCurvesTest patternCovering sizeBlendingBlack levelsKey lockingLCD brightnessKey brightnessStandbyReset LayersErase Memories (L3)Default

46REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE5-1. THE STE100 RCSThe RCS is a powerful tool to exploit all the features of your STE100 at distance. By LAN or RS-232, you w

47The RCS software for your STE100 is composed of several easily identied sections.The tabs menu (1) allows you to navigate through the equivalent of

349575757575860615860615957586061OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEMSEXAMPLES AND TIPSWARRANTY AND SERVICES INFORMATIONCONTACT INFORMATION5-2. WORKING WITH

48Connect a RS-232 cable between the STE100 and your PC, then power on your devices.Click on the RCS program le on your PC to run the software.Click

495-2. WORKING WITH THE RCSOnce your STE100 is wired up to your PC, the rst step in properly conguring your machine is to individually select and pa

50In Edge Blending mode, Smart Edge can drive 2 video-projectors for horizontal or vertical Soft Edge. Usedas an 10 input switcher.IMPORTANT: Before

516) 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

5210) 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

5311) Soft Edge curve explanations & adjustments:• EXPLANATIONS:--> The operation consist of attenuate progressively the light diffused of one

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

55The STE100 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

56The four STE100 user presets can be called back at any stage during your show or event.1. Click on one of the four available Preset buttons to choos

57OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEMS6-1. Axion26-3. TRK-8006-2. Orchestra6-4. RK-300Axion2: The Axion2 is an ergonomic and reliable remote controller for

4INTRODUCTION1-1. THE STE100 OPERATING MODEBefore you start setting up your STE100 for the rst time, be sure you know what you actually want to do wi

58EXAMPLES AND TIPS7-1. ABOUT EXAMPLES7-2. EXAMPLESExamples are intended to make the use of the STE100 as easy as possible, by providing visual help i

597-3. EXTERNAL PROGRAMMINGIf you need to use your own Software Control program from a PC or automation, the device allows communication through an AS

60WARRANTY8-1. ANALOG WAY LIMITED WARRANTY8-2. SERVICES AND RMAAll Analog Way products have a 3 year warranty on parts and labor, back to factory. Thi

61CONTACT 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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5HARDWARE INSTALLATION2-1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSCAUTION:All of the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated and s

6An de mieux comprendre le fonctionnement de cet appareil nous vous conseillons de bien lire toutes lesconsignes de sécurité et de fonctionn

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