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1. 2 INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the Analog Way Pulse Before you start setting up your Pulse for the first time please read through all of the documentation to become familiar with its powerful features The Pulse can be used in several configurations which results in a versatile video production tool for live event staging and fixed installation applications 3 Terms and definitions 3 TERMS AND DEFINITIONS BACKGROUND a Background is a source typically originating from a computer Pulse enables you to work with still frame background visually in back of all other sources LAYER a layer is an image display element such as a PIP window Key logo or Background that has a visual priority either in front or in back of another layer 1 frame non resizable up to 2 live layers resizable and 2 logos available on the Pulse PIP a PIP Picture In Picture is a picture typically of reduced size which is positioned over another background image or other PIPs PIPs can be repositioned reduced enlarged and displayed with borders PIPs can overlap depending on their visual priority Pulse offers various slides wipes and fades for dynamic PIP entrances and exits A flying PIP is also possible using vertical horizontal or diagonal movement A PIP is considered as a layer FRAME a frame is a full screen image which is selected from one of the still frames you can capture A fr
2. COMPUT CUSTOM3 COMPUT CUSTOM4 COMPUT CUSTOMS COMPUT CUSTOM6 COMPUT CUSTOM7 5 8 5 0 94 COMPUT CUSTOM10 EMPTY rra 8 5 Menu tree L DEFAULT VALUES RESET THE DEVICE TO ITS DEFAULT VALUES gt NO YES TECH SUPPORT THE AMERICAS TECHSUPPORTOANALOGWAYUSA COM TEL 1 212 269 1902 EUROPE MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA TECHSUPPORT ANALOGWAY COM TEL 33 0 1 81 89 08 76 ASIA PACIFIC TECHSUPPORT ANALOGWAYASIA COM TEL 65 6292 5800 9 1 Dashboard RCS O 9 MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT 9 1 Dashboard RCS On the RCS you have access to a chart with general information on the unit Please click on the Dashboard button INFO Device Firmware Serial Number RCS CONNECTIVITY IP Address MAC Address On this chart you will find under the INFO tab the Device name the Serial number of your product the actual firmware and the software version of the RCS Under CONNECTIVITY you will find the current IP address of your unit and its MAC address 10 1 HDCP 0 10 APPLICATIONS NOTE AND TIPS 10 1 HDCP HDCP is a content protection mechanism which uses encrpytion to prevent high value content from being delivered to non authorized devices For example Blu ray players use HDCP on their HDMI outputs to ensure that the HDMI output cannot be routed to a digital recording device The Pulse is f
3. size or position I amp A i EgP Mnma 7 2 7 Intput management Under the ASPECT RATIO section ASPECT IN forces a particular aspect ratio for the source 5 4 4 3 etc This setting has no effect when set to native PREDEFINED CROP choose a specific cropped ratio if you use a source with black bands on top bottom or left right ASPECT OUT define the way the image will be displayed into a layer full screen centered cropped or 1 1 OVERSCAN choose to apply or not a predefined zoom on the image use with video signal Next settings available on the ASPECT tab are CROP use the Top Bottom Left and Right values to crop your input ev 0 0 O Setup Input 5 The next tab is the USER FORMAT In this tab you can explicitly define the input format The input format is automatically detected by the Pulse but you can change it or force it The available formats are close to the current one in terms of lines This is only available for analog computer formats COMPUTER 1400X1050 Set As User Format COMPUTER 1920X1080 CURRENT Set As User Format Keying Feature With the keying feature you will be able to key easily a color space or a specific luma on an input The device offers an individual keying for each input Into the input settings find the keying menu You have 2 ways of using the keying Keying Setup Mode p DSK TITLING nable COLORKILLER classic color keyer r
4. HDCP Receiver The HDCP negotiation can be enabled or disabled on all HDCP inputs HDCP Transmitter The HDCP negotiation can be enabled or disabled on all HDCP outputs The Pulse can manage HDCP repeaters its outputs up to 32 display devices can authenticate simultaneously on each output 4 10 6 Status In order to permit quick identification of all the HDCP operations on the device the Pulse provides a full set of status summary to help the user with the HDCP management Afront panel menu that displays all the general HDCP status of all inputs and outputs r 5 1 1 Rear panel Pulse Ref PLS350 0 5 CONNECTING THE PULSE 5 1 Description 5 1 1 Rear panel Pulse Ref PLS350 OO A U N 9 3G HD SD SDI INPUTS UT 1 OUT 82 SS Le 4 se Re R 1 AUDIO INPUTS INPUTS A MADE IN E U CI N UNIVERSAL ANALOG MODEL PLS350 UNIVERSAL ANALOG in EN Lo A c mr DI 7 8 9 1011 12 13 Power supply 100 240 2 5A 50 60HZ FUSE F4A 250 internal autoswitchable 110W 3G HD SD SDI SDI 1 to 2 S PDIF audio inputs 1 to 2 MCO male connector for audio inputs balanced 1 to 4 MCO male connector for audio outputs balanced 1 to 2 S PDIF audio outputs 1 to 2 Universal Analog Computer TV HDTV inputs H1 to 4 DVI connectors DVI D inputs 1 to 44 Capability to receive digital audio sig
5. e ETS 300 019 2 3 Environmental conditions and environmental tests for telecommunications equipment Part 2 3 specification of environmental tests Stationary use at weather protected locations Specification T 3 1 and T 3 1 E Temperature controlled locations If your device should lose power unexpectedly you may lose any unsaved settings 4 10 HDCP management 4 10 HDCP management 4 10 1 Input HDCP detection The input HDCP detection is managed by the input components according to HDCP specification 4 10 2 Output HDCP detection The Pulse manages the output HDCP detection according to one of the following criteria Hot plug 3 second period attempt 4 10 3 Keys checking Keys checking is performed according to the most restrictive condition among the 2 following ones Every 2 seconds Every 128 frames 4 10 4 Output management HDCP protected content can be displayed only on HDCP protected outputs or displays Therefore whenever an HDCP protected source is placed into a layer routed to a non protected output the Pulse will not output the protected content on this non protected output and the layer will be grayed If possible the Pulse will allow to display all other non protected contents otherwise the entire output will be muted until the protected content is no longer routed 4 10 5 HDCP Classification Class Support HDCP Receiver Yes HDCP Transmitter Yes HDCP Repeater No
6. You are ready to use the RCS 6 2 Connecting with the RCS The RCS is an Adobe Air application that runs on your computer Before you can connect to your device you must first download and install Adobe Air then download and install the RCS on your computer In order to connect the RCS to the device you need to use a LAN connection Use a RCS crossover cable if you connect your computer directly to the unit or use straight cables if you are connecting through a switch or hub Before switching ON the unit please plug a LAN cable on the rear panel into the Ethernet port Then switch ON the unit Internet Protocol Yersion 4 TCP IPy4 Properties By default the network settings on the Pulse are General Default IP Address 192 168 2 140 L ld drar Default Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Defa ult po rt 10500 Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address address To be able to connect to this address your computer will need to pena EEE Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 be configured to use a unigue IP address on the same network If this setup will be part of a larger network with other devices please check with your network administrator before plugging these devices into the network to avoid any IP address conflicts For example you could assign the following static IP address to your com puter Validate settings upon exit Example Computer I
7. llen f hren e STROMVERSORGUNG Das Ger t nur mit der auf dem Ger t bezeichnete Stromquelle betreiben Ger t mit geerdeter Hauptstromversorgung muss an eine Stromquelle mit effizienter Erdung angeschlossen werden Diese Erdung darf auf keinen Fall ge ndert umgangen oder entfernt werden Anschluss von Ger ten ans Stromnetz muss nach Abzweigschalter des Geb udes Installation e NETZKABEL Das Ger t ist mit einem l sbaren Netzkabel ausgestattet um es v llig vom Netz zu trennen ziehen Sie bitte das Netzkabel aus der Kaltger tebuchse Des Weiteren befindet sich auf der R ckseite ein Schalter mit dem das Ger t ausgeschaltet werden kann Achtung Das Netzkabel stellt die einzige M glichkeit dar das Ger t vollst ndig vom Netzanschluss zu trennen Um sicherzustellen dass das Ger t nicht mehr versorgt wird muss dieses Kabel aus der Netzsteckdose ausgesteckt werden Bitte beachten Sie die folgenden Hinweise Wenn Ger te dauerhaft am Netz bleiben m ssen sie ber eine leicht zug ngliche Trennvorrichtung verf gen die au en am Ger t angebracht sein muss Das Kabel mittels dem Stecker herausziehen Niemals am Stromkabel selbst ziehen Die Steckdose mu sich in der N he des Ger ts befinden und leicht zug nglich sein Das Stromkabel nicht fallen lassen und keine schweren Gegenst nde auf es stellen Wenn das Stromkabel besch digt ist das Ger t sofort abschalten Es ist gef hrlich das Ger t mit einem besch digten S
8. seguridad y de funcionamiento para que pueda consultarlas posteriormente Respete todas las consignas indicadas en la documentaci n relacionadas con el producto y este documento e CUIDADO Para prevenir cualquier riesgo de choque el ctrico y de incendio no exponga este aparato a la lluvia a la humedad ni a fuentes de calorintensas e INSTALACI N Cerci rese de que haya una circulaci n de aire suficiente para evitar cualquier sobrecalentamiento al interior del aparato No coloque el aparato cerca ni sobre una superficie textil que pudiera obstruir los orificios de ventilaci n No instale el aparato cerca de fuentes de calor como radiador o boca de aire caliente ni en un lugar expuesto a los rayos solares directos o al polvo excesivo a las vibraciones o a los choques mec nicos Esto podr a provocar su mal funcionamiento o un accidente e ALIMENTACI N Ponga a funcionar el aparato nicamente con la fuente de alimentaci n que se indica en el aparato Los aparatos deben estar conectados obligatoriamente a una fuente equipada con una puesta a tierra eficaz Por ning n motivo este enlace de tierra deber ser modificado cambiado o suprimido Conexi n del equipo a la red el ctrica debe ser posterior del interruptor de circuitos derivados de la instalaci n del edificio e CABLE DE CORRIENTE El equipo se suministra con un cable de corriente si desconectamos el cable dejamos al equipo sin alimentaci n Un interruptor situado en la trasera
9. 1 Warranty conditions 11 WARRANTY 11 1 Warranty conditions Analog Way warrants the product against any defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three 3 years from the date of purchase when used in accordance with the user s manual and standard industry practices e In the unlikely event of any malfunction from such defects during the warranty period Analog Way will at its discretion repair or replace the defective units The warranty does not apply if the product is determined to have been Improperly installed or abused Handled with improper care Used or stocked in abnormal conditions Modified opened Damaged by fire war or Natural disasters Acts of God e Analog Way s direct employees are solely authorized to make this determination e Analog Way reserves the right to refuse for repair and service a product for which the warranty is void e n no way shall Analog Way be responsible for direct or indirect loss of profit or consequential damages resulting from any defect in this product NOTE Analog way offers a warranty extension of 2 years it includes parts labor and return shipping If you are interested please contact your territory sales representative 11 2 Repair and return instructions These Return Material Authorization RMA regulations determine the procedure to be followed when returning defective product The aim is to ensure fast and simple handling of the returned product and bring
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11. Logo 2 L2x with x of 1 to 8 Quick Frame Because the number of resources available is limited the Preview displays only one live or still layer at a time The others are only identified by their colorful frame and their number 8 2 6 Preview Id The function disables all the display of ID information in Preview mode The colored frames and numbers indicating your source selection on each layer are disabled To set up your Preview ld menu gt Control gt Functions gt Preview Id 8 2 7 Working with layers e To assign a source to a layer press the Layer button press the SourceH you want to assign Ex Layer A gt Source 4 The source number 4 will be displayed in the Layer A Press TAKE to view the result on the Program screen e To delete a layer from the Preview screen Press Layers gt Press Black button Press TAKE to view the result on the Program screen e To clear all layers on your Preview screen Hold the Black button at least 3 seconds Press TAKE to view the result on the Program screen e To freeze a layer Select a Layer gt Press Freeze button 8 2 8 Working with layers functions Once a source is assigned to a layer you will have access to some layer settings in the Layer menu or direct ly by pressing the layer button The settings available depend on the layer selected Layer adjusts set up layer size and position Layer zoom set up layer zoom size and position t a 8 2 8 Working with layers
12. Logo frame management 7 2 9 Video out 7 2 10 Audio management 7 2 11 Service management 7 2 12 Control management 7 3 1 Layer management 7 3 2 Layer adjustments 7 3 3 Effects 7 3 4 Background Frame 7 3 5 Preset load and save management O 8 OPERATING THROUGH THE FRONT PANEL 47 8 1 1 Menu navigation 8 1 2 Home menu 8 1 3 Operating modes 8 1 4 Reseting default values 8 1 5 Pulse color codes 8 2 Settings in Mixer mode 48 8 2 1 Source Input selection 8 2 2 Input selection settings 8 2 3 Source Output selection 8 2 4 Output selection settings 8 2 5 Preview features 8 2 6 Preview ld 8 2 7 Working with layers 8 2 8 Working with layers functions 8 2 9 Opening transitions and closing live layers 8 2 10 Layer adjustment menu 8 2 11 Layers with transitions borders 8 2 12 Capturing frames 8 2 13 Working with frames 8 2 14 Opening transitions closing still layers logos or frames 8 2 15 Frame input setup menu 8 2 16 Frames as layer 8 2 17 Capturing logos 8 2 18 Capturing an animated logo 8 2 19 Logos input setup menu 8 2 20 Working with logos 8 2 21 Logos as layer 8 2 22 Creating presets 8 2 23 Working with presets 8 2 24 Working with audio 8 2 25 Special features 8 3 Settings in native Matrix mode 62 8 3 1 Source Input selection 8 3 2 Input selection
13. N UJ 2048X1152 60HZ RB STATUS PRESET PRESET MGMT P1 Matrix mode only P2 Displayed depending on the switcher mode BOTH OUTPUTS P3 Only displayed with a valid preset P4 Only displayed if there is no valid preset CURRENT OUTPUT OUTPUT 1 OUTPUT 2 PRESET LAYOUTS DEFAULT H SPLIT SCREEN V SPLIT SCREEN BKGND TL PIP BKGND TR PIP BKGND BL PIP BKGND BR PIP 2 PIP H SPLIT 2 PIP V SPLIT 8 5 Menu tree STEP BACK SAVE PRESET SAVE FROM gt MAIN lt SAVE TO MEM1 SAVE PRESET FROM CURRENT 2MEM1 gt NO YES LOAD PRESET LOAD FROM gt SCR1 lt MEM1 LOAD TO SCR1 MAIN LOAD PRESET FROM SCR1 MEM1 gt SCR1 MAIN gt NO YES ERASE PRESET PRESET MEMORY 1 PRESET MEMORY 223 PRESET MEMORY 3 PRESET MEMORY 4 PRESET MEMORY 53 PRESET MEMORY 6 3 PRESET MEMORY 703 PRESET MEMORY 8 EMPTYPA 8 5 Menu tree IMAGE S AUTO CENTERING G1 Displayed when a valid input is affected to a layer G2 Displayed for computer analog signal EDTV and HDTV analog video H POS G3 Displayed for analog signal G4 Displayed for computer analog signal BLANKING ADJUST G5 Displayed for video signal G6 Displayed for interlaced signal G7 Displayed for 50 hz interlaced signal and activated low latency V SIZE G8 Displayed for 60 hz interlaced signal and non CROPPING activa
14. Only for interlaced output format O5 Only Computer and HDTV OUTPUT FORMAT HDTV 720P HDTV 10351 HDTV 10801 HDTV 1080P 640 X 480 4 3 800 X 600 4 3 848 X 480 16 9 1024 X 768 4 3 1152 X 864 4 3 1280 X 720 16 9 1280 X 768 15 9 1280 X 800 16 10 1280 X 960 4 3 1280 X 1024 5 4 1360 X 768 16 9 1360 X 1024 4 3 1366 X 768 16 9 1366 X 800 15 9 1400 X 1050 5 3 1440 X 900 16 10 1600 X 900 16 9 1600 X 1200 4 3 1680 X 1050 16 10 1920 X 1080 16 9 1920 X 1200 16 10 2048 X 1080 2048 X 1152 16 9 e 5565 G IEZz 0 i 2 _ _ 8 5 Menu tree FORMAT CUSTOM 1 FORMAT CUSTOM 2 FORMAT CUSTOM 3 FORMAT CUSTOM 4 FORMAT CUSTOM 5 FORMAT CUSTOM 6 FORMAT CUSTOM 7 FORMAT CUSTOM 8 FORMAT CUSTOM 9 FORMAT CUSTOM 10 OUTPUT RATE INTERNAL REF 23 97HZ 93 29 97HZ 93 59 94HZ 93 724793 754702 FOLLOW X0 5 INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 SDI 1 8 5 Menu tree SDI OUTPUT FOLLOW X1 FOLLOW X2 GAMMA FLICKER FILTER ANALOG TYPE RGBS RGsB SOG RGB HV YUV DVI TYPE AUTO RGB FULL 0 255 RGB LIMITED 16 235 YUV DVI AS HDMI HDCP DETECTION CENTERING PIC TEST PATTERN OFF V GREY SCALE H GREY SCALE V COLOR BAR H COLOR BAR GRID SMPTE BURST V GRADIENT H GRADIENT OUTPUT 1 PLUG OUTPUT 2 PLUG 01 8 5 Menu tree VIDEO OUT CONFIG MODE Video Out only for th
15. PREVIEW section you have the possibility to enable or not the PREVIEW aspect PRESET ASPECT PRESET ASPECT disabling this option disable the Preview indications on your Preview monitor such as the blinking layer wireframe and source number Preview ID s o Enable Disable 7 2 5 Misc Screens Preview 4 Previous GENERAL SETTING PRESET TOGGLE by default the device will not swap the Program and Preview busses during each TAKE Disabling this option will leave the Preview bus unchanged during each TAKE and only the Program will be updated When this option is enabled the Preview and Program busses will be swapped during each TAKE AUTOTAKE enable the automatic TAKE Each time a source is changed on B cum preview it triggers a TAKE to be launched M DYNAMIC FIT enable or disable the automatic recognition of black band for om e digital content The size and the aspect ratio of the layer are automatically adapted FREEZE MODE choose to freeze all inputs or only one input when you use the freeze function PIP BACKGROUND COLOR here you chose the automatic color of PIP background black is the default color 7 2 6 Output management Into the output section you will be able to manage your output resolutions formats sync types test patterns etc On the SETUP gt OUTPUT TAB the following screen will appear COMPUTER 1920 X 1080 16 9 1080P COMPUTER 1920 X 1080 16 9 1080P 60 00 HZ 60 00 HZ Size 192
16. Safety instructions 4 1 1 English All of the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated and should be maintained for further reference Please follow all of the warnings on this product and its operating instructions e WARNING To prevent the risk of electric shock and fire do not expose this device to rain humidity or intense heat sources such as heaters and direct sunlight Slots and openings in the device are provided for ventilation and to avoid overheating Make sure the device is never placed near a textile surface that could block the openings Also keep away from excessive dust vibrations and shocks e POWER Only use the power supply indicated on the device of the power source Devices equipped with a grounding plug should only be used with a grounding type outlet In no way should this grounding be modified avoided or suppressed Connection of equipment to main supply must be after branch circuit breaker of the building installation e POWER CORD The device is equipped with a detachable power cord to remove mains disconnect at appliance coupler A rear switch is also available turn OFF to switch off the device Caution The power cord constitutes the only mean to completely disconnect the equipment from the main power Apply the following guidelines The equipment connected to the network must have a release system easily accessible and located outside the unit Unplug the power
17. This hole is used by a TX10 screw when you receive the unit if you wish to use an HDMI cable with a security fixing screw you can take this screw off and use your own in order to insure good fixing of your HDMI plug Please take a look at the accepted formats regarding the input plug type Plug Type Formats Signals Universal Analog Input SDTV EDTV HDTV Computer Analog SDTV Analog EDTV Analog HDTV Analog Computer DVI D Input SDTV EDTV HDTV Computer Digital SDTV Digital EDTV Digital HDTV Digital Computer HDMI Input SDTV EDTV HDTV Computer Digital SDTV Digital EDTV Digital HDTV Digital Computer 3G HD SD SDI Input SDTV HDTV Digital SDTV Digital HDTV WARNING Only the video and audio signal is processed for the HDMI and 3G HD SD SDI inputs other em bedded auxiliary features are not supported or passed through The embedded audio is processed All other HDMI features such as HDMI Ethernet Channel Audio Return Channel 3D 4K Content Type Deep Color and x v Color are NOT supported Each input can display only one active plug at a time It is instantly available on the device and can be dis played simultaneously on many layers or outputs with different sizes and positions Single Link Standard 3G SDI HDMI de NTSC 525 480i Yes Yes Yes No PAL 625 576i Yes Yes Yes No SECAM 625 576i Yes Yes Yes No EDTV 480p 525 480p
18. When a layer contains an input and 15 not empty the RCS displays the input number or a customizable thumbnail icon that represents your input Please note this thumbnail is not a live image 7 3 2 Layer adjustments In this example 2 inputs are affected to 2 layers into the Screen 1 Preview The TAKE button on the bottom right side allows sending your configuration made on the Preview screen to the Program screen With each press of the TAKE button the Preview screen is transitioned to the Program screen By default PRESET TOGGLE mode is disabled That means after a TAKE the Preview stays as it was before The Program and Preview will have the same content if desired you can activate the PRESET TOGGLE mode from the SETUP gt PRECONFIG gt MISC menu which will automatically swaps preview and program with each TAKE After each TAKE the Preview is reloaded with the previous Program Layers management In this Edit mode you have access to a lot of preset tools that can help you to create the preset you imagined TAKING 7 3 2 Layer adjusments The layer properties are found by opening the tab on the right side of the screen Click on the double arrow button on the right to show or hide the layer adjustment tab Selected layer The selected layer status information will indicate which screen layer and source assigned to that layer are selected You must select a layer in order to see the layer properties me
19. a small percentage of the output resolution To capture and display a full screen image use the still frame 8 2 18 Capturing an animated logo To capture animated logo display the exact content you want to save on the Program screen you can use the freeze button Then follow this step Logos Frames menu gt Record Anim menu gt Pos Size adjust gt Store menu gt logo 8 To set up your animation you have several features available Position Size Adjustment Keying type Luma Chroma key Recording time Cut out color 8 2 19 Logos input setup menu Select the animated logo 8 and wait until the unit finishes saving Your animation is now saved and you can use through the background logo button Only one animated logo can be saved in the Pulse 8 2 19 Logos input setup menu In the logos frames menu the logos can be deleted in the Erase menu Logos Frames menu gt Erase menu gt Select Logott 8 2 20 Working with logos A simple or animated logo can be manipulated through the front panel On the front panel the logo are associated to the input respectively To assign a logott to the logo layer Press Logo1 Layer button gt Press Input Logos 1 to 8 are available directly by the input button on the front panel You can change logos or delete logos on the Preview screen using the same way the layers do Clear Press Logo 1 or 2 button gt Press Black Change Press Logo 1 or 2 butt
20. apparecchio non pi collegato il cavo deve essere disconesso della presa murale Seguire le instruzioni seguenti materiale collegato a residenza alla rete deve avere un dispositivo di sezionamento facile da raggiongere eche deve essere inserito all esterno del apparecchio Disconnettere l apparecchiatura dalla presa murale se si prevede di non utilizzarla per qualche giorno Per disconnettere il cavo tirare facendo forza sul connettore La presa d alimentazione deve trovarsi in prossimit dell apparecchiatura ed essere facilmente accessibile Non far cadere il cavo di alimentazione n appoggiarci sopra degli oggetti pesanti Se il cavo di alimentazione danneggiato spegnere immediatamente l apparecchiatura E pericoloso far funzionare questa apparecchiatura con un cavo di alimentazione danneggiato un cavo graffiato pu provocare un rischio di incendio o uno shock elettrico Verificare il cavo di alimentazione spesso Contattare il vostro rivenditore o il servizio assistenza per una sostituzione e CONNESSIONE Tutti gli ingressi e le uscite tranne che per la potenza in ingresso sono bassissima tensione di sicurezza SELV circuiti definiti UL IEC 60950 1 e RIPARAZIONI E ASSISTENZA L utilizzatore non deve in nessun caso cercare di riparare l apparecchiatura poich con l apertura del coperchio metallico o di qualsiasi altro pezzo costituente la scatola metallica nonch svitare le viti che appaiono esteriorment
21. bars e Vertical or horizontal Color Bars displays color bars e Grid displays an 8x8 box grid pattern e SMPTE bars displays the SMPTE color bar pattern e Vertical Burst displays alternating black and white 1 pixel wide columns e Centering displays a 1 pixel wide dotted line at the edge of the output only available for computer formats e Vertical or horizontal gradient displays a O to 100 gradient pattern FLICKER choose the value of the flicker filter to remove the flicker effect on your interlaced output screen GAMMA increase or decrease the gamma of your output HDCP enable disable and see the HDCP status RONS RGSE A RGR16235 vw TROL NO PATTERN M ther Depending on the output format chosen only relevant settings will appear gt 7 2 7 Input management Custom format The device offers the possibility to create your own output format Edit your Custom Format cu Choose mode restricted settings or FULL mode full settings Honzonta pe start to create your format by adjusting the Horizontal Vertical pixels frame rates and reduced blanking Click on CHECK to verify if your format is a valid signal You can SAVE and LOAD your Custom format Load Custom Format Check tal Pixels 1328 pixels ical Lines 798 lines 63 58 MHz 47 84 kHz Once your outputs are configured you have now to configure the inputs connecte
22. color It produces a key which is most suitable for moving images and weatherman style applications Color grabber Select Chroma Key menu gt Select Color grabber menu Using a crosshair you can select a particular hue based on what is on screen Once you have adjusted the crosshairs to a desired position press set enter to capture the color value at that instant You can then adjust the other parameters such as Tolerance to further refine your key Non Inverted mode Keyed Away Visible Picture Keyed Away Black level White level A 8 2 25 Special features Manual Setting Select Chroma Key menu gt Manual Settings menu e R G B these controls allow you to manually select a hue defined by its Red Green and Blue values as you can find in Windows Paint software e Tolerance the Tolerance parameter allows you to expand your key color selection to include colors which are similar to the selected value A tolerance of 1 will select only the desired hue whereas a tolerance of 255 will select nearly all hues e Black Level this option permits adjustment of the luminance levels of the keyed hue The Black Level is the luminance lower bound Colors in the selected hue range with a luminance brighter than the Black Level but darker than the White Level will be considered part of the key e White Level this option permits adjustment of the luminance levels of the keyed hue The White Level is the luminance lower
23. cord do not pull on the power cord but always on the plug itself The outlet should always be near the device and easily accessible Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them If the power supply cord is damaged unplug the device Using the device with a damaged power supply cord may expose your device to electric shocks or other hazards Verify the condition of the power supply cords once in a while Contact your dealer or service center for replacement if damaged e CONNECTIONS All inputs and outputs except for the power input are Safety Extra Low Voltage SELV circuits as defined in UL IEC 60950 1 e SERVICING Do not attempt to service this product yourself by opening or removing covers and screws since it may expose your device to electric shocks or other hazards Refer all problems to qualified service personnel You may lose warranty when you open the unit e OPENINGS Never push objects of any kind into this product through the openings If liquids have been spilled or objects have fallen into the device unplug it immediately and have it checked by a qualified technician es 4 1 2 French 4 1 2 French Afin de mieux comprendre le fonctionnement de cet appareil nous vous conseillons de bien lire toutes les consignes de s curit et de fonctionnement avant utilisation Conservez les instructions de s curit et de fonctionnement afin de
24. functions Size Templates adjust a specific size Fullscreen 1 2 1 3 Transparency adjust the layer transparency Border choose the border and adjust its properties Opening and Closing effect adjust the Open Close effect type and duration Smooth move enable disable smooth move Status get the selected layer status All changes have to be validated by pressing the ENTER button in order to be saved Press TAKE to view the result on the Program screen Settings available Settings Background live PIP 1 PIP 2 Position YES YES Size YES YES Zoom YES YES Transparency YES YES Border YES YES Opening effects YES YES Closing effects YES YES Smooth Move YES YES Even the logo and frame buttons can access to their own settings but a logo framett has to be affected too The Program output can displayed simultaneously up to 6 layers stacked from bottom to top as follows Frame one stored frame selected from 8 available Layer A one source selected from 8 inputs available Layer B one source selected from 8 inputs available Logo 1 one stored logo selected from 8 available Logo 2 one stored logo selected from 8 available 2 layers 8 2 9 Opening transitions and closing live layers Quick Frame one of the 8 frames available 8 2 9 Opening transitions and closing live layers When transitioning live layers depending on how many scalers are in use th
25. misleading to use in conjunction with an HDCP compliant presentation switcher such as the Pulse This is because devices like the Mac computers can be used to output both HDCP protected content such as a movie downloaded from iTunes as well as non HDCP protected content such as a Keynote presentation or the desktop When a computer first connects to an HDCP compliant device such as the Pulse it learns the capabilities of the device through the EDID connection Upon seeing the HDCP compatibility of the attached Pulse devices like the Mac computers will immediately attempt to use HDCP encrpytion at all times despite the content currently displayed on the computer screen Since this source would now be considered an HDCP protected source the Pulse would be required to prevent it from being displayed on VGA or SDI outputs and only allow it to be displayed on outputs protected by HDCP To work around this problem the Pulse allows the HDCP features of a particular input to be disabled which in turn informs the Mac computer to avoid using HDCP and allows content such as Keynote and the desktop to be displayed as this input will no longer use HDCP protection Please note that disabling the HDCP features of the input do not circumvent HDCP protections and thus do not allow you to view any content which requires this protection For more information about HDCP please refer to our whitepapers on HDCP or visit the HDCP foundation website 11
26. not A p 7 2 7 Input management STATUS format and size of the input CONTROL Black select Black to transform your input in a uniform color black Freeze use this button to freeze the specific input EDID choose the EDID for the selected plug Change Edid Preferred Format 640X350 85HZ 640X400 85HZ 640X480 85HZ Under the HDCP section you can Enable disable the HDCP communication feature Read the HDCP status If the HDCP status says Active this output connection is currently utilizing HDCP to protect the signal if the HDCP status indicates Idle this output connection is currrently not utilizing HDCP Next is the IMAGE tab where you can find all settings about the display of your input COLORIMETRY Level Under the COLORIMETRY section you have LEVEL define the selected input luminosity level CONTRAST define the selected input contrast level COLOR define the selected input color level 0 black and white full full color HUE set up the hue phase of your NTSC signal USER GAIN Under the USER GAIN section you find THE RED GREEN BLUE increase decrease the Red Green Blue level of your input Next you have the ASPECT tab All settings about the blanking and aspect ratio are available there BLANKINGS ADJUSTMENTS H Position Under the BLANKING ADJUSTEMENTS H amp V POSITION SIZE you can manually adjust the input blanking with the
27. only with the following conditions The capture can be done on the Program output or the Preview output The disappearance of logos on the Preview and Program output is normal during saving The logos are captured with the same size as is visible on the Program output without any form of adjust ments If zooming is required resize the layer or use the layer zoom or input zoom A logo captures the state of the defined area on the specified output at the Program output resolution and must be recalled using the same output resolution Resizing or other image manipulation of the captured logo is not possible The capture zone is outlined by a white rectangle and includes the pixels beneath the white border The non captured area has a reduced brightness Logo capture is limited in the number of pixels being captured When the logo capture area is resized exten ding the horizontal size may reduce the vertical size to compensate Logos can also be captured and displayed with transparent areas By adjusting the keyer in the logo capture menu the portions of the captured area can be keyed away and captured as transparent The logo Cut out color can help display which portions of the image will be captured as tranparent NOTES e The cut out color is only a visual tool to help identify the transparent areas of the logo These colored re gions will not be captured but later displayed as transparent area e Capturing a logo is limited to
28. outputs 7 2 2 Audio 4 Previous Next gt In this section you will setup the audio of your device you have several modes In all modes you have the possibility to output the audio in AES3 or SPDIF NO AUDIO the audio of your device is switched off PRESET MODE the standard mode of use of the device You have two possibilities e Top layer the sound on the output will follow the audio input of the top layer e Breakaway when breakaway is activated the audio on the output is memorized into the preset A change of preset changes the audio on the output A change of content into a video layer has no effect on the audio ROUTING MODE in this configuration simply choose an audio input to assign it to the output The audio configuration remains the same during the show In this example input1 is on out1 and input 2 is on out 2 7 2 3 Screens 7 2 3 Screens lt Previous Next b In the screen configuration you will find the state of your screen It indicates the screen resolution the maximum number of layers you can use Out 1 You will find configuration for the Quick Frame and the background color too Resolution 1920 x 1080 The Quick Frame will be your emergency frame that can be displayed in front of yers every layer Here select the frame slot number to be displayed as the Quick Frame If you are in Matrix mode you have 2 screens status Screens 4 Previous Next b Into the
29. pouvoir les consulter ult rieurement Respectez toutes les consignes marqu es dans la documentation sur le produit et sur ce document e ATTENTION Afin de pr venir tout risque de choc lectrique et d incendie ne pas exposer cet appareil a la pluie l humidit ou a des sources de chaleur intense e INSTALLATION Veillez a assurer une circulation d air suffisante pour viter toute surchauffe a l int rieur de l appareil Ne placez pas l appareil sur ou proximit d une surface textile susceptible d obstruer les orifices de ventilation N installez pas l appareil a proximit de sources de chaleur comme un radiateur ou une poche d air chaud ni dans un endroit expos au rayonnement solaire direct a des poussi res excessives a des vibrations ou des chocs m caniques Ceci pourrait provoquer un mauvais fonctionnement et un accident e ALIMENTATION Ne faire fonctionner l appareil qu avec la source d alimentation indiqu e sur l appareil Les appareils doivent tre obligatoirement connect s sur une source quip e d une mise la terre efficace En aucun cas cette liaison de terre ne devra tre modifi e contourn e ou supprim e Raccordement des quipements l alimentation principale doit tre post rieur au disjoncteur de branchement de l installation lectrique du b timent e CORDON D ALIMENTATION Les appareils sont quip s d un cordon d alimentation d tachable la mise hors tension se fait en d branchant ce cor
30. purchase e Returned equipment must be in original condition with all accessories and packaging materials e Returns may be subject to a refurbishment and or restocking fee r n 0 00 0 O 12 CONTACT INFORMATION The Americas Europe Middle East 8 Africa E Asia Pacific Analog Way SAS Headquarters Tel 33 0 1 81 89 08 60 Fax 33 0 1 57 19 04 54 2 4 rue Georges Besse 92160 Antony FRANCE Sales General information saleseuro analogway com Technical support techsupport analogway com Tel 33 0 1 81 89 08 76 Analog Way Germany Tel 49 7161 5075668 salesgermany analogway com UNITED STATES Analog Way Inc Tel 1 212 269 1902 Fax 1 212 269 1943 299 Broadway Suite 1620 New York NY 10007 USA Sales General information salesusa analogway com Technical support techsupport analogwayusa com Analog Way Italy Tel 39 02 39493943 salesitaly analogway com 12 Contact information Analog Way Pte Ltd Tel 65 6292 5800 Fax 65 6292 5205 152 Beach Road 15 03 Gateway East SINGAPORE 189721 Sales General information sales analogwayasia com Technical support techsupport analogwayasia com Analog Way UK Tel 44 0 2076 979133 salesuk analogway com 13 1 Crestron 2 amp 3 series 13 APPENDICES 13 1 Crestron 2 amp 3 series Midra Driver Using this driver software developers and integrators can easily provide CRESTRON powerful solutions for
31. see chapter 12 Contact information 4 3 Rack mount information Tabletop mounting The Pulse can be used directly on a table the unit is equipped with 4 handy anti slip rubber feet Rack mounting The Pulse is compatible with a 19 enclosure Please follow the instructions below to install the device in a 19 rack Please put the ears on the unit thanks to the 4 provided screws Place the device in your rack Attach the device to the rack by screwing 2 front ears on it screws not included Rear fixing is also recommended in particular for permanent installations Connect all of the cables of the device and attach them to the rack with the help of tie wraps IMPORTANT The openings in the side of the device are for cooling Do not cover these openings to avoid blocking air circulation Be sure that no weight in excess of 2 kg 4 4 Lbs is added onto the Pulse The maximum ambient operating temperature should not exceed 40 C 104 F The rack and all mounted equipment in it must be reliably grounded according to national and or local electrical standards your Pulse It is strongly advised to avoid using front handles as rests for your Pulse they are Dismantling front handles of the device could invalidate warranty on after sales services of designed for manipulation purposes only If required front handles of the device can be dismantled but with caution The original screws removed must not be reintrod
32. the best satisfaction In the unlikely event that a product is required to return for repair please call the regional Maintenance center Customer Service and ask to receive a Return Material Authorization number RMA Three regional maintenance centers are available depending on your location See chapter 12 Contact information e Before sending any device to Analog Way please contact us to obtain a Return Material Authorization RMA number Please have the model and serial number available and the reason for calling e RMAs are valid for 30 days after which a new RMA must be requested e Package the unit securely in the original shipping materials or suitable equivalent Analog Way is not responsible for damage which occurs due to improper packaging The customer assumes responsibility until the unit arrives at our facility e Out of warranty products will be charged an evaluation fee if no problems are found or if you choose not to proceed with the repair e Discontinued products are not admitted for return and repair e Be sure to include the RMA number clearly on the shipping label or on the exterior of the package e Nounit will be accepted without a valid RMA clearly visible 11 3 Return conditions In the unlikely event that you want to return the product please call the regional Maintenance center Customer Service e f you are unhappy with the performance of any product purchased from us you can return it within 30 days of
33. you can store it into one of the 64 preset slots To do that click on SAVE MM and choose the number corresponding to the slot number WARNING in the RCS you cannot save a preset for only 1 screen when you are in matrix mode only MASTER MEMORIES can be saved into the EDIT section In addition in the EDIT section as you work on screen by screen the load button loads only single memory You will find the load MASTER MEMORIES in LIVE MODE The first 8 presets are stored into the unit all the other presets are stored locally on your computer and will only be available when using the RCS software If you want to have more details you can SHIFT CLICK on any preset to bring up a detailed status window In this window you can rename each preset using the PRESET LABEL DEN The first icon displays a window with all preset detail The second one allows you to let the windows open The last one quits the window Load a preset To recall a previously saved preset click the Load button on the right side of each screen and select a preset to load Reset button You can reset a screen using the reset button Using that all sizes and positions will be deleted Your layers will be reset If the HIDE UNUSED LAYERS button is enabled and all of your layers are empty and hidden you can still access the layers using the layer icons on the left side of each screen NN 7 4 Live 7 4 Live T
34. 0 bits 4 2 2 270 Mb s No payload ID management Only A level type DVI RGB ou YUV 8 bits 4 4 4 16 235 TMDS HDMI RGB or YUV 8 bits 4 4 4 or 4 2 2 16 235 TMDS Digital EDTV Type Characteristics DVI RGB or YUV 8 bits 4 4 4 16 235 TMDS HDMI RGB or YUV 8 bits 4 4 4 or 4 2 2 16 235 TMDS Digital HDTV Type Characteristics HD SDI YUV 10 bits 4 2 2 1 485Gb s and 1 485 1 001Gb s Only A level type Input and output payload ID management for HDTV format only 3G SDI YUV 10 bits 4 2 2 2 97Gb s and 2 97 1 001Gb s Only A level type Input and output payload ID management for HDTV format only DVI RGB or YUV 8 bits 4 4 4 16 235 TMDS HDMI RGB or YUV 8 bits 4 4 4 or 4 2 2 16 235 TMDS MEN x 4 5 2 Supported video formats Analog computer Digital computer Type Levels Impedance Type Characteristics RGsB R 0 7 Vpp DVI RGB 8 bits 4 4 4 0 255 TMDS G 0 7 Vpp 0 3 Vpp 750 HDMI RGB or YUV 8 bits 4 4 4 or 4 2 2 B 0 7 Vpp 0 255 TMDS R B 0 7 Vpp R G B 750 RGBS 0 3 Vpp 750 or S TTL G B 0 7 Vpp R G B 750 RGBHV H TTLand V TTL 4 5 2 Supported video formats The Pulse can support all the following video formats SDTV formats Standard Vertical frequency H
35. 0 x 1080 Size 1920 x 1080 HDCP Idle HDCP Idle A short summary of each output settings appears on the main page You can see the number of outputs their resolution rate and HDCP status Select an output to adjust by either clicking on it from the column on the left or clicking the configuration cog icon for that output Once the individual output setup page is opened you have access to MODE choose your rate generation mode internal free running within the unit or Framelock by choosing an input as a reference input FORMAT choose the output resolution format RATE choose the signal timing standards if the mode is set to internal STATUS the status menu will show you the current output status APPLY click on this button to apply the new format rate PLUG STATUS indicates the status of the attached monitor and confirms connectivity TYPE you can choose the type of output synchronization on the analog plug for example RGsB for sync on green or RGBHV for separate H and V sync wires FORCE DVI MODE select this box to force the output to DVI mode instead of the default HDMI autosense mode When in DVI mode no embedded audio will be transmitted PATTERN a selection of patterns is available to test your output These patterns will override any input selection that you might have You can choose from e No Pattern turns the pattern off e Vertical or horizontal Grey Bars displays grey
36. 01 35 Edit Erase Memories Key Brightness Erase memories Into this section you can erase individual settings e Erase input settings memory all input settings will return to their default value This includes image aspect user format and keying parameters e Erase thumbnail all the thumbnails you store on your computer will be erased Factory reset Click on start to erase all settings except network and RCS parameters The unit will reboot itself after the factory reset 11 7 3 1 Layer management 7 3 Edit When you enter into the Edit menu you will encounter by default this window On this example we have the Screen 1 Program and the Screen 1 Preview The following example can be applied for any other output configurations To display an input into one of the available layers A or B simply drag and drop the input from the left column to the layer on the chosen screen You can assign or change the inputs directly on Program as well as Preview ANALOG WAY ANALOG WAY To display a logo open the logo list column next to the source list and then drag and drop the desired logo onto the logo layer The same procedure is used to display a Background Frame You can assign a source to a layer by dropping the selected source into the layer letter icon located on the left side of the layout window This is particularly useful when the desired layer is hidden or blocked by other layers
37. 1 to 8 you wish to use The preset will be displayed on your Preview screen 2 Once you have selected your preset simply press the TAKE button to view the result on your main screen x 8 2 24 Working with audio 8 2 24 Working with audio Into the audio menu you will find some audio adjustments e Audio mode NO AUDIO the audio of your device is switched off PRESET MODE the standard mode of use of the device You have two possibilities Top layer the sound on the output will follow the audio input of the top layer Breakaway when breakaway is activated the audio on the output is memorized into the preset A change of preset changes the audio on the output A change of content into a video layer has no effect on the audio ROUTING MODE in this configuration simply choose an audio input to assign it to the output The audio configuration remains the same during the show e Source settings into this menu you will have access to all source settings ANALOG SETTINGS Mute select to mute the input Stereo select to choose between mono or stereo input Analog gain set up the analog gain of your analog input 0 for 4dBu Level balance select to adjust the input audio level and right and left balance DIGITAL AUDIO SPDIF AES3 choose the digital audio output mode e Main audio prelist audio define the main or prelist audio settings PRESET MODE Top layer the sound on the output will follow
38. 10 Shortcut Effect shortcut to transition menu Preset recall a custom stored preset Split Screen load a split screen preset Swap exchange sources between layer A and layer B 11 TAKE transition the pre selected sources onto the Program output with the selected effects 6 1 RCS requirement 0 6 CONTROLLING THE PULSE The Pulse can be controlled and operated either via the Front Panel from your computer via the RCS or via one of our Event Controllers Control of the Pulse can also be integrated into automation and control systems contact your local technical support for more details 6 1 RCS requirement The recommended requirements are Operating system Adobe Air Windows XP SP3 or above 1Gb Ram Mac OS v10 7 or above 200Mb of free space Ubuntu v10 or above 100Mb Network adaptor or above Linux OS 11 or above 1920x1080 optimized screen resolution 1366x768 as the minimum screen resolution For Linux users The RCS is an Adobe AIR application that requires the most recent version of this runtime As Adobe AIR is no longer supported for desktop Linux distributions please use a dedicated software such as WINE to use applications designed for Microsoft Windows on your operating system 1 First install a Microsoft Windows compatibility layer software on your Linux PC 2 Then install the Adobe AIR last release using your emulator 3 Finally install the RCS using your emulator
39. 2 wx an input 1 dvi Rate Mono Stereo Pan LA SERVICES CONTROL input 2 dvi input 3 hdmi input 4 hdmi input spdif 1 Rate Rate Rate Rate Audio Group Audio Group Grp A e GMA e Mono Stereo Mono Stereo Mono Stereo Mono Stereo Ch1 Ch2 Ch1 wv wv v wv Mono Stereo Audio Mapping Audio Source EMBEDDED EMBEDDED Embedded Audio ANALOG 1 ANALOG 2 ANALOG 3 ANALOG 4 S PDIF 1 Audio Signal STATUS To display only the Current audio input which is played click on Current button Filter your Audio inputs ALL INPUTS All analog Inputs input 4 analog o input 1 analog o input 2 analog input 3 analog input 4 dvi o input 1 dvi o input 2 dvi input 3 dvi All HOMI Wa nt input3nami gt input 4 hdmi hdmi 1 EUR Er RES o input spdif 1 o input spdif 2 If you want to select which audio input will be displayed click on the list button then select the input audio source you 7 2 10 Audio management To setup your analog audio input simply click on ON PRELIST if you have a Preview output ER the audio input will be played on it Then adjust the GAIN from 11 to 6dB e On prelist zu A red indicator light will be displayed if you reach the input clip If the input clip light is being source Audio Group Grp A Chi k a PGM Out 1 illuminated it means that the
40. 4 HDMI 1 amp HDMI 2 12 Communication port communication port with DB9 female connector 13 Universal Analog Computer TV HDTV HD15 outputs 1 to 2 14 DVI connectors DVI I outputs 1 to 2 Capability to transmit digital audio signal towards a HDMI connector via an adaptor HDMI compatible es 5 1 4 Front panel Pulse Ref PLS350 3G 5 1 4 Front panel Pulse Ref PLS350 3G 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 AN ANALOG WAY LAYER SELECTION INPUT SELECTION LAYER MATRIX MODE SHORTCUT Menu CONTROL som ESS 2 SDI 2 Preset TAKE PLS350 3G 1 Front panel display 4 line VFD 2 Menu scroll knob 3 Layer selection Frame un scaled layer for still frames Logo 1 2 un scaled positionable layer for still logos Layer A B scaled positionable layers for live sources 4 Input selection 1to4 access source 1 to 4 select frame logo 1 to 4 HDMI 1 2 access HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 select frame logo 5 to 6 SDI 1 to SDI 2 access SDI 1 to SDI 2 select frame logo 7 to 8 5 Layer Black clear the layer Freeze freeze unfreeze the input selected in the currently selected layer 6 Matrix mode 1 to 2 select the output 1 or 42 a layer and a source then press TAKE 7 Quick Frame allows to quickly display a foreground Frame 8 On Off Stand by hold for 3 seconds for stand by mode 9 Control Exit menu Home menu or back one level Enter validate the menu or command
41. Availability Static user defined address Yes Default IP address 192 168 2 140 4 9 Environmental specifications 4 9 Environmental specifications Dimensions Weight gt D 15 75 x W 19 x H 3 46 with rack mount and handles gt D 400 mm x W 483 mm x H 88 mm 6 3kg 13 9 Ib Compatible with a Standard 19 rack Height 2 U gt D 14 17 x W 17 3 x H 3 46 without rack mount and handles D360mm x W 440 mm x H 88 mm e Cooling air flows from right side to left side e Max ambient operating temperature lt 40 C 104 F e Operating temperature O to 40 C 32 F to 104 F e Storage temperature 40 to 70 C 40 F to 158 F e Operating humidity 10 to 8096 non condensing e Input voltage range 100 240 VAC autosensing 50 60 Hz e Typical consumption 110 W ELECTRICAL SECURITY e EC 60950 1 2005 2nd Edition Am 1 2009 e EN 60950 1 2006 A1 2010 A11 2009 A12 2011 CSA C22 2 National Differences specified in the CB Test Report e UL listed Canada amp US ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY e EC 61000 3 2 2009 e EC 61000 3 3 2008 e CISPR22 2008 e CISPR24 2010 e FCC Part15 of 2012 e ECS 003 of August 2012 ENVIRONMENT e RoHS e WEEE USE TRANSPORT e ETS 300 019 2 2 Environmental conditions and environmental tests for telecommunications equipment Part 2 2 specification of environmental tests Transportation Specification T 2 3 Public transportation
42. E PULSE FROM THE RCS 7 1 Operating mode Before you start setting up your Pulse for the first time take some time to think about how you will be using it The Pulse offers a choice of two operating modes which results in a versatile video production tool for live event staging and fixed installation applications NOTE We recommend resetting the device to its default values every time you set up your shows or events 7 2 Setup Go to the setup section to start to set up your unit A Setup assistant is available to help you to correctly adjust all basic setups of your unit Video out Pulse Ref PLS350 3G only Matrix 7 2 1 Mode Next The device can work in 2 different modes Mixer mode or Matrix mode Mixer mode This mode allows for a single Pulse to seamlessly switch any of its 8 analog digital inputs with any other of the inputs add PIP titling or logo insertion to the live frame while previewing your every move before going live to avoid embarrassing errors on your main screen gackground Frame _ Logo 2 Layer Layer coreground Qui 7 2 2 Audio Matrix mode This mode turns your Pulse into a true 8 x 2 scaled matrix while preserving seamless switching capabilities Program 1 and Program 2 outputs can be set to different resolutions EE and rates Switching between any of the inputs can be done with the various effects Cut Fade Slides and synchronized on both
43. EDID set up your EDID for the selected plug STATUS to summarize the input status Concerning the HDMI inputs a specific feature allows enable disable the HDCP receiver for the input chosen It can be very useful especially using a Mac Input menu gt HDMI gt HDCP detection NOTE The input status is available at any time in the status input menu and can give you information about format rate and HDCP status 8 2 3 Source Output selection Once your inputs all have been configured the output settings of the Pulse must be set according to the machines plugged on your Pulse Program and Preview outputs video projector Preview monitor NOTE If you want to use HDCP content from your sources be sure to attach HDCP compliant screens or projectors If HDCP sources are used with non HDCP compliant screens the output image could be disabled 8 2 4 Output selection settings To set up the output go in the Output 1 Program or Output 2 Preview menu and choose first the adapted format resolution and then the appropriate rate for your screens by using the knob button and the ENTER button Output 1 gt Output Format gt Output rate Please note that a pair format rate is only applied when the rate is validated Use the native resolution of your screens projectors in order to obtain the best image quality In the Preview Output menu you can also match the output configuration the Program Output to the Preview Output by check
44. ENT the delay can be automatically calculated or manually adjusted To adjust it manually first disable the Auto button 7 2 11 Service management Into the service section you will find tools to warn you if the unit has a problem Under TEMPERATURE there is the alarm tab FPGA or board E MOTHERBOARD MICRO MI Froacamenva are faulty it will be displayed M FPGAFELINDRA Sensor Temperature FPGA TATIANA Temperature CARDS Name MOTHERBOARD CF CAMELYA CF FELINDRA CF TATIANA FPGA Fan Speed d CF FAV CF VIDEO OUT CAMELYA CF SDI IN 1 FELINDRA CF SDI IN 2 XPORT TECHNICAL SUPPORT u AA 149 Z R om sa I a 9 this menu all specific settings which cannot be sorted under the other menus are listed Network The interface loaded into the unit uses the IP configuration Under INTERFACE you can define a new IP address re Netmask see Gateway Port choose the port cei Protocol choose TCP by default or UDP Functions Under function you can edit TIME the internal real time clock AUTO LOCK when this feature is enabled you will be locked out from selecting empty inputs that have EE no source connected Auto Lock LCD BRIGHTNESS adjust the brightness of your LCD Factory Reset LCD Brightness KEY BRIGHTNESS adjust the brightness of your keyboard Device Time 11 01 2000
45. LID Plug CVBS VALID Plug SDI VALID Apply click to apply Rate and Format CONTROL Pattern mm You will find the status of your output and the possibility to choose the test pattern In addtition you can adjust FLICKER choose the value of the flicker filter to disabled the flicker effect on your screen interlaced lines increase or decrease the gamma of your output 4 m AR DA AN 1 enable disable the overscan underscan Clicking on Layout you have the choice between a 4 3 or a 16 9 aspect ratio You can still play with the H V position and H V size in order to adjust accurately the video out image on your final screen 7 2 10 Audio management The audio section permits the management of level balance and other audio settings for each input i ANALOG WAY PRECONFIG PGM Out 1 Q0 dBFS Analog level About DashBoard Device PRW Out 2 Live 1 OUTPUTS INPUTS only Current input 1 analog Gain 0 4dBu 4 Mono Stereo 0 dBFS Analog level v01 00 Build 8 BETA RCS v01 00 13 BETA Before modifying the audio settings be sure to check the audio input mapping Each video input has one audio source mapped to it The audio mapping configuration is found under Menu Inputs each input Into the AUDIO SETTINGS input 2 analog e On prelist Gain E EL 4dBu 4 Mono Stereo
46. N SETTINGS i SCREEN 1 SCREEN 2 BACKGROUND COLOR BLUE QUICK FRAME FRAME 1 FRAME 7 FRAME 8 AUTO TAKE PRESET TOGGLE 8 5 Menu tree LAYER LAYER COPY MODE Y1 Displayed when a valid input is affected to a layer NO COPY Y2 Only displayed in matrix mode Y3 Not available for frame and logos CLONE MODE Y4 Only slide and wipe Y5 Only wipe COPY amp H POS FLIP LAYER ADJUST H POS V POS HV POS HV SIZE H SIZE V SIZE LAYER ZOOM H POS VPOS H SIZE V SIZE SIZE TEMPLATES FULL SCREEN 3 4 FULL SCREEN 2 3 FULL SCREEN 1 2 FULL SCREEN 1 3 FULL SCREEN 1 4 FULL SCREEN TRANSPARENCY BORDER SHADOW ADJUST CC 8 5 Menu tree TRANSPARENCY OPENING EFFECT CLOSING EFFECT CLEAN CUT SLIDE DIRECTION LEFT TO RIGHT RIGHT TO LEFT BOTTOM Top TOP TO BOTTOM VERTICAL FROM CENTER HORIZONTAL FROM CENTER HV FROM CENTER FROM BOTTOM LEFT CORNER FROM BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER FROM TOP LEFT CORNER FROM TOP RIGHT CORNER EFFECT DURATION SMOOTH MOVE STATUS CAPTURE SOURCE LOGOS FRAMES PROGRAM PREVIEW SCREEN 103 SCREEN 2 RECORD FRAMES FRAME 1 FRAME 2 EMPTY FRAME 3 FRAME 4 FRAME 5 EMPTY FRAME 6 EMPTY FRAME 7 FRAME 8 RECORD LOGOS RECORD ANIM A POSITION SI
47. Off Stand by hold for 3 seconds for stand by mode 9 Control Exit menu Home menu or back one level Enter validate the menu or command 10 Shortcut Effect shortcut to transition menu Preset recall a custom stored preset Split Screen load a split screen preset Swap exchange sources between layer A and layer B 11 TAKE transition the pre selected sources onto the Program output with the selected effects 5 1 3 Rear panel Pulse Ref PLS350 3G 5 1 3 Rear panel Pulse Ref PLS350 3G HD 8D 901 INPUTS OUT 1 OUT 2 2 ra SN L L Re R 1 1 2 AUDIO AUDIO INPUTS 3 Ka ON JE MADE IN NEU t UNIVERS MODEL PLS350 M ANALOG T was UNIV ERSA L ANALOG UNIV NALOG 8 9 10 1112 13 14 Power supply 100 240 VAC 2 5A 50 60HZ FUSE F4A 250 VAC internal autoswitchable 110W 3G HD SD SDI SDI H1 to 2 S PDIF audio inputs 1 to 2 MCO male connector for audio inputs balanced 1 to 4 MCO male connector for audio outputs balanced 1 to 2 S PDIF audio outputs 1 to 2 Video out connector 1x BNC F 3G HD SD SDI with audio embedded Universal Analog Computer TV HDTV inputs H1 to 4 a Ui Bb 9 N DVI connectors DVI D inputs 1 to 4 Capability to receive digital audio signal from HDMI connector via an adaptor HDMI compatible 10 Ethernet plug 11 HDMI connectors HDMI inputs 3 amp 4
48. P RIGHT WIPE ANGLE BOTTOM WIPE ANGLE BOTTOM CORNER HARD LEFT CORNER HARD RIGHT CORNER HARD MEN 8 2 12 Capturing frames BORDER The border has to be setting up in the Layer Menu Press Layer button gt go in border menu gt select and set your border with color and size Press TAKE to view the result on the Program screen NO BORDER EDGE BORDER gt e se N 6 7 N e A transparency can be applied to the shadow border e Size and style of layer border are adjustable 8 2 12 Capturing frames It is possible to store up to 8 frames in the Pulse non volatile memory To capture a frame display the exact content you want to save on one of your outputs at the exact resolution you can use the freeze button if you want Then follow this step Logos Frames menu gt record Frame menu gt Frame t Choose the frame number slot and wait until the unit finishes to save Your frame is now saved and you can use through the frame button The capture of frames can be done only under the following conditions The capture can be done from the Program output or the Preview output The disappearance of frames or logos on the Preview and Program output is normal during saving A frame captures the state of the specified output at the output resolution and must be recalled using the same output resolution Resizing or other image manipulation of the captured frame is no
49. P address 192 168 2 50 es Example Computer Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 192 168 2 1 Default gateway C Obtain DNS server address automatically Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server 192 168 2 1 Alternate DNS server 192 168 2 1 To download the Remote Control Software please visit our website and go into the product section Then into the download link please download the RCS associated to your product Install it and then open Here is the startup screen MEN EEE 6 2 Connecting with the RCS Enter the IP address of the device and then the remote port Click on SET AS DEFAULT you want the software to remenber 2 your configuration RES Click on Connect to start the connection CONNECT YOUR DEVICE less 192 168 2 Connect set as default Once connected you have access to this screen El ANALOG WAY Selected Layer Layer Screen SCREEN 1 Preset CURRENT Layer PIP 1 1920 x 1080 In case of difficulties Verify that you are using the correct network cable and that it is free from defects Crossover or straight cable as required Check the IP address of both the device and the computer It must have a unique IP address on the same network as your Pulse You may need to manually configure a static IP address for your computer in your computer s network configuration You may need to te
50. SDI 2 NO INPUT 1 INPUT 4 i HDMI1 HDMI 2 i 5011 i SDI 2 INPUT STATUS INPUT 1 ACTIVE PLUG 1 FRMT RATE 2 SYNC POL 20 HDCP 2109 AUTOSET FREEZE ACTIVE PLUG ANALOG 8 5 Menu tree ANALOG SETTINGS DVI D SETTINGS SDI SETTINGS HDMI SETTINGS TYPE SDTV COMPOSITE SDTV YC VIDEO RGBS VIDEO RGsB VIDEO YUV 9 COMPUTER SOG COMPUTER BW COMPUTER HV COMPUTER C TTL COMPUTER ANA AUTO YUV 6 RGB FULL 0 255 9 RGB 16 235 9 ga AUTOSET ENABLE SYNCHRONIZED NG VCR MODE _ usi HDCP ENABLE SYNC LOAD HI Z 75 OHMS 3D COMBO FILTER DISABLE DEFAULT LOW FILTERING HIGH FILTERING EMBEDDED seo S PDIF 2 RIGHT CHANNEL 8 5 Menu tree CHANNEL 1 CHANNEL 2 CHANNEL 3 CHANNEL 4 EDID E EDID current preferred timing 1920x1080 50Hz gt Change 640X350 85HZ 640X400 85HZ 720X400 85HZ 640X480 59 94HZ 640X480 72HZ 640X480 75HZ 640X480 85HZ 720X480 59 94HZ 720X576 50HZ 800X600 50HZ 800X600 56HZ 800X600 60HZ 800X600 72HZ 800X600 75HZ 800X600 85HZ 800X600 120HZ RB 848X480 50HZ 848X480 60HZ 1024X768 50HZ 1024X768 60HZ 1024X768 70HZ 1024X768 75HZ 1024X768 85HZ 1024X768 120HZ RB 1152X864 50HZ 1152X864
51. USER MANUAL Pulse Ref PLS350 PLS350 3G wl ANALOG WAY LAYER SELECTION ms INPUT SELECTION LAYER MATRIX MODE Frame LFT LF3 LF4 SHORTCUT CONTROL da Ni sen Menu ALF y 3G HD SD SDI INPUTS A 5 SDI 1 SDI 2 AUDIO INPUTS 7 Wormi a 106 290 VAC 2 SA 50 600 FUSE FAR 250VAC ADDRESS EFO100 i ww UM s dal 5 n MADE IN E U UNIVERSAL ANALOG UNIVERSAL ANALOG UNIVERSAL ANALOG e PLS350 UNIVERSAL ANALOG DVH DVI lt UNIVERSAL ANALOG UNIVERSAL ANALOG D DVI D over e gt E KE THE es PREVIEW D Giro elie e elit is A ANALOG WAY Pioneer in Analog Leader in Digital O THANK YOU By following these simple steps you will be able to obtain the most from your powerful Pulse and its many features O 2 INTRODUCTION A kassene 7 O 3 TERMS AND DEFINITIONS 8 4 HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS 9 4 1 Safety instructions A 222 09 4 1 1 English 4 1 2 French 4 1 3 Italian 4 1 4 German 4 1 5 Spanish 4 2 Unpacking and inspection 14 4 3 Rack mount information TT eee 14 4 4 Cable
52. Yes No Yes Yes EDTV 576p 625 576p Yes No Yes Yes HDTV 720p 1280x720 Yes Yes Yes Yes HDTV 10351 1920x1035 Yes Yes Yes Yes HDTV 10801 1920x1080 Yes Yes Yes Yes HDTV 1080p 1920x1080 Yes Yes Yes Yes HDTV 1080sF 1920x1080 Yes Yes Yes Yes HDTV 1080p 1920x1080 Yes Yes Yes Yes HDTV DCDM 2048x1080 No Yes No No VGA 640x480 Yes No Yes Yes 800x480 800x480 Yes No Yes Yes WVGA 848x480 Yes No Yes Yes SVGA 800x600 Yes No Yes Yes 1280x600 1280x600 Yes No Yes Yes 720p RGB 1280x720 Yes No Yes Yes XGA 1024x768 Yes No Yes Yes WXGA 1280x768 Yes No Yes Yes SWXGA 1360x768 Yes No Yes Yes 3 4 7 Output specifications 1 Single Link Standard 3G SDI HDMI ee 1366x768 1366x768 Yes No Yes Yes 800p RGB 1280x800 Yes No Yes Yes SWXGA 1366x800 Yes No Yes Yes 1152x864 1152x864 Yes No Yes Yes 900p RGB 1440x900 Yes No Yes Yes 1600x900 1600x900 Yes No Yes Yes 960p RGB 1280x960 Yes No Yes Yes SXGA 1280x1024 Yes No Yes Yes 1360x1024 1360x1024 Yes No Yes Yes DILA4 3 1364x1024 Yes No Yes Yes SXGA 1400x1050 Yes No Yes Yes WSXGA 1680x1050 Yes No Yes Yes 1080p RGB 1920x1080 Yes No Yes Yes 2K 2048x1080 Yes No Yes Yes Q WXGA 2048x1152 Yes No Yes Yes UXGA 1600x1200 Yes No Yes Yes WUXGA 1920x1200 Yes No Ves Ves Note 1 Reduced Blanking 4 7 Output specifications 4 7 1 Standard output The Pulse has two standard outputs The standard output contains Analog Comp
53. ZE ADJUST CHROMA LUMAKEY 9 LEVEL BLACK LEVEL WHITE CHROMAKEY COLOR GRABBER H POS V POS 8 5 P1 Matrix mode only P2 Displayed depending on the switcher mode P3 Only displayed with a valid preset F1 Displayed in mixer and matrix mode F2 Displayed in mixer mode F3 Displayed in matrix mode F4 Display empty is the slot is free F5 Only displays logo and valid frame list F6 Displayed depending on the type of keying F7 Only displayed for animated logo F8 Not displayed for animated logo 8 5 Menu tree TOLER L BLACK L WHITE MANUAL SETTING R KEY G KEY B KEY TOLER L BLACK L WHITE CUT OUT COLOR RECORDING TIME STORE LOGO 13 eu ot LOGO 2 LOGO 3 EMPTY 2 F8 lin ut ri LOGO 4 EMPTY rs LOGO 5 EMPTY LOGO 6 EMPTY LOGO 7 EMPTY F F9 FRAME 1 FRAME 32 FRAME 42 FRAME 7 FRAME 82 LOGO 1 LOGO 22 LOGO 8 8 5 Menu tree AUDIO MODE A1 Displayed if the audio mode is different of no audio A2 Displayed if the audio mode is routing mode A3 Displayed if the audio mode is Preset mode NO AUDIO PRESET MODE A4 Displayed if the switcher is on mixer mode A5 Displayed if the switcher is on matrix mode A6 Displayed
54. am output 8 2 Settings in Mixer mode 8 2 1 Source Input selection Plug your sources using the 4 multi plug inputs 2 HDMI Inputs or 2 3G HD SD SDI inputs Be sure that all connectors are firmly attached using all available locking screws 8 2 2 Input selection settings To set up your inputs automatically Input menu Auto settings You can also do it manually on each input using the ENTER and the Knob button and set up the inputs type one by one You can also check your actual input configuration using the config status Input menu Config Status eee 8 2 2 Input selection settings You can find several settings for each input some settings are specific to some signal type INPUT STATUS display the input status AUTOSET launch an automatic setup on the inputs FREEZE freeze the input ACTIVE PLUG choose the active plug of the input TYPE to set up your input type Computer Video etc AUTOSET launch an autoset on this plug ENABLE enable disable the inputtt SYNCHRONIZED enable this option when you source is from the same refresh rate than the reference rate HDCP ENABLE enable disable the HDCP automatic detection HSYNC LOAD to change the load of the sync signal 3D COMBO FILTER choose manually the combo filter for interlaced source FORMAT for analog source choose to force a analog format AUDIO INPUT select the input audio source according to the input video source
55. ame can be captured in flash memory from any video or computer source plugged into the machine LOGO a logo is a part of a screen image that can be captured in flash memory from any video or computer source by keying or image cut out A logo can be positioned anywhere on the screen KEYING Key is an electronic process whereby a video image is electronically superimposed over another source or background by dynamically removing a portion of the first image For example removing all content of a certain color such as green or blue is called a Chroma Key and removing content based on its brightness or luminance levels is called a Luma Key Keys are typically used for titles logos and special effects Pulse allows you to key a live source such as a camera shot with green or blue background or a title with a black background over any other source or sources SEAMLESS Clean transition with no glitch or loss of sync while switching between two sources For example fading through black to another source is a seamless transition TRUE SEAMLESS Clean seamless transitions with no glitch or freeze between two sources For example crossfading from source to source is a true seamless transition RCS Remote Control Software used to control set up and operate the device QUICK FRAME The Quick Frame feature allows the instant display of a stored frame above all layers 4 1 1 English 0 4 HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS 4 1
56. and adaptor information A E 4 5 Hardware specifications Lo 4 5 1 Signal descriptions 4 5 2 Supported video formats 4 5 3 Computer formats 4 5 4 Input Computer formats 4 5 5 Output Computer formats 4 6 Input specifications BEEN da ea 17 4 7 Output specifications 19 4 7 1 Standard output 4 7 2 Video output 4 8 Communication specifications 22222 a T 20 4 8 1 Serial interface 4 8 2 LAN interface 4 9 Environmental specifications 21 4 10 HDCP management 22 4 10 1 Input HDCP detection 4 10 2 Output HDCP detection 4 10 3 Keys checking 4 10 4 Output management 4 10 5 HDCP Classification 4 10 6 Status 1 5 1 1 Rear panel 5 1 2 Front panel 6 1 RCS 25 6 2 Connecting with the 25 6 3 RCS top 27 6 3 1 Setup 6 3 2 Edit 6 3 3 Live 0 7 OPERATING THE PULSE FROM THE RCS 28 7 1 Operating Mode sas es nn dns a 28 ii 28 7 2 1 Mode 7 2 2 Audio 7 2 3 Screens 7 2 4 Preview 7 2 5 Misc 7 2 6 Output management 7 2 7 Input management 7 2 8
57. at is not valid RS232 LAN C3 Displayed if the custom format is valid C4 Displayed if no custom formats are valid RS232 BAUD RATE 1200 BAUDS 2400 BAUDS 9600 BAUDS 19200 BAUDS 57600 BAUDS 115200 BAUDS LAN SETUP DEVICE ADDRESS REMOTE ADDRESS GATEWAY ADDRESS DEVICE PORT REMOTE PORT NETMASK DEFAULT SETUP RESET THE LAN PARAMETERS gt NO YES FUNCTIONS AUTO LOCK AUTO QUICK FRAME DYNAMIC FIT PREVIEW ID HIDE UNUSED FREEZE MODE INPUT FREEZE FREEZE ALL 8 5 Menu tree STANDBY BAUD RATE SET MESSAGE ON SET MESSAGE OFF CLEAR MESSAGE ON CLEAR MESSAGE OFF STANDBY DATE TIME YEAR MONTH DAY MINUTE SECOND HDCP SUMMARY IN1 DVI D IDLE IN2 DVI D IDLE IN3 DVI D IDLE IN3 HDMI IDLE IN4 DVI D IDLE IN4 HDMI IDLE INS HDMI IDLE IN6 HDMI IDLE OUT1 DVI D IDLE OUT2 DVI D IDLE FRONT PANEL KEY LOCKING MENUS KEYBOARD ONLY MENUS 8 5 Menu tree MATRIX TK MODE TAKE BOTH TAKE CUR SCREEN LCD BRIGHTNESS KEY BRIGHTNESS RESET ERASE RESET LAYERS RESET THE LAYERS POSITION AND SIZE gt NO YES ERASE MEMORIES ERASE ALL THE IMAGE SETTINGS gt NO YES ERASE PRESETS ERASE ALL THE PRESET MEMORIES gt NO YES ERASE CUST FRMT ALL ERASE ALL THE CUSTOM FORMATS gt NO YES COMPUT CUSTOMI COMPUT CUSTOM2
58. ayers Choose a border for this layer from the available patterns including EDGE and SHADOW For each pattern you will have specific values to adjust like colors transparency width height or position V and position H Transitions On the Transitions section you can filter which transitions you want to see For Example you can show just the Slide Wipe transitions Each layer has an opening and a closing transition The opening effect will be applied when the layer switch from a source to another source or when the layer is switching from empty and appears with a source To set up the duration of the transition please see below the timing and duration settings If you want to force the layer to perform a closing and opening transition see FORCE TRANSITION 7 3 3 Effects Force transition The Force Transition button disables the cross transition between two sources into the same layers Enabling the Force Transition it forces the layer to go out and then go in with the desired effect instead of mixing directly the two sources Smooth Move Enable the Smooth Move to perform a smooth transition on the layer Disable the smooth move if you require a constant speed move 7 3 4 Background frame The Background frame layer acts like any other layer Simply select it and drag and drop a saved frame The frame 1 is now assigned to the Background frame into the Preview preset 7 3 4 Background frame Layer layout CLEAR CLEAR r
59. bound Colors in the selected hue range with a luminance brighter than the Black Level but darker than the White Level will be considered part of the key e Titling alpha if you have selected one of the two Titling mode the titling menu appears This option places a transparent black backdrop behind the entire layer to which the key is applied This effect is useful for using bright titles on bright backgrounds such as clouds e Invert keying by default this mode is disabled When this mode is activated the key selection will remain on screen and all other portions of the image will be keyed away For example you would see the green screen behind the actor while the actor would be keyed away 8 3 1 Source Input selection 8 3 Settings in native Matrix mode 8 3 1 Source Input selection Same as Mixer mode 8 3 2 Input selection settings Same as Mixer mode 8 3 3 Working with layers Same as Mixer mode Settings Layer Position YES Size YES Zoom YES Transparency YES Border YES Opening effects YES Closing effects YES Smooth Move YES The layers are used in the same way as the Mixer mode A source has to be selected to activate the layers settings Each layer has its own settings Layer A on Output 1 is not linked to Layer A on Output 2 in terms of settings All layers settings are available in the Layer menu once the layer is selected NOTE Take a look at the blinking of the Matrix m
60. d to your device Under the inputs section you can view your inputs by active plugs or by all plugs active and inactive In both cases an AUTOSET ALL can be launched to set up automatically your inputs Once the AUTOSET ALL is done you can check one by one your inputs and see if they were correctly detected by checking the input STATUS The input STATUS is defined by a FORMAT and a RATE If that information is not available your input has not been properly detected or set up In this case you can enter manually into each input settings by using the left menu Under the SIGNAL tab you will find EE ET ACTIVE PLUG select the plug used by the unit at the moment Only this plug can be displayed on your output SETUP PLUG select the plug you want to set up all changes will be applied to this plug even if this plug is active or not do not mismatch with the active plug SIGNAL TYPE define the type of your signal video SD HD YUV RGB or Computer HV SOG etc ENABLE enable disable the input REF SYNC affect the input to the ref sync input Use this box only if your source is genlocked with the referenced source framelock feature LABEL rename your input according to your source AUDIO MAPPING select the audio input that will be linked with the video input AUDIO status indicates if an embedded IGN Embedded Audio Signal L IV IDLE D U E U VSIVINA audio signal is detected or
61. de la unidad permite apagar el equipo Atenci n El cable de alimentaci n constituye el nico medio de desconectar el aparato totalmente de la red el ctrica Para estar seguro de que el aparato no est m s alimentado este cable debe de ser desconectado de la toma de corriente Aplicar las siguientes consignas El material conectado a residencia a la red inform tica debe de tener un dispositivo de seccionamiento f cilmente accesible que debe de ser incorporado al exterior del aparato Desconectar el aparato del enchufe mural si no piensa utilizarlo durante varios d as Para desconectar el cable tire de la clavija No tire nunca del cable propiamente dicho El enchufe de alimentaci n debe estar cerca del aparato y ser de f cil acceso No deje caer el cable de alimentaci n ni coloque objetos pesados encima de l Si el cable de alimentaci n sufriera alg n da o ponga el aparato inmediatamente fuera de tensi n Es peligroso hacer funcionar este aparato con un cable averiado ya que un cable da ado puede provocar un incendio o un choque el ctrico Verifique el estado del cable de alimentaci n de vez en cuando P ngase en contacto con su distribuidor o con el servicio de posventa si necesita cambiarlo e CONEXIONES Todas las entradas y salidas a excepci n de la entrada de alimentaci n son de tensi n extra baja de seguridad SELV circuitos definidos en UL IEC 60950 1 e REPARACI N Y MANTENIMIENTO Por ning n mo
62. don de l appareil l appareil poss de un interrupteur en face arri re appuyez dessus pour teindre l appareil Attention le cordon d alimentation constitue le seul moyen de d brancher l appareil totalement de l alimentation secteur Pour tre certain que l appareil n est plus aliment ce cordon doit tre d branch de la prise murale Appliquer les consignes suivantes Le mat riel reli demeure au r seau doit avoir un dispositif de sectionnement facilement accessible qui doit tre incorpor l ext rieur de l appareil D brancher le cordon d alimentation de la prise murale si vous pr voyez de ne pas utiliser l appareil pendant quelques jours ou plus Pour d brancher le cordon tirez le par la fiche Ne tirez jamais sur le cordon proprement dit La prise d alimentation doit se trouver proximit de l appareil et tre ais ment accessible Ne laissez pas tomber le cordon d alimentation et ne posez pas d objets lourds dessus Si le cordon d alimentation est endommag d branchez le imm diatement de la prise murale Il est dangereux de faire fonctionner un appareil avec un cordon endommag un c ble abim peut provoquer un risque d incendie ou un choc lectrique V rifiez le c ble d alimentation de temps en temps Contactez votre revendeur ou le service apr s vente pour un remplacement e CONNEXIONS Toutes les entr es et sorties except e l entr e d alimentation sont des circuits de tr s bass
63. e poich ci pu provocare all utilizzatore un rischio di shock elettrico o altri rischi Qualora si apra l unita la garanzia non sara piu valida e APERTURE DI VENTILAZIONE Le apparecchiature possono comportare delle aperture di ventilazione si prega di non introdurre mai oggetti o ostruire le sue fessure Se un liquido o un oggetto penetra all interno dell apparecchiatura disconnetterla e farla controllare da personale qualificato prima di rimetterla in servizio 4 1 4 German 4 1 4 German Um den Betrieb dieses Ger ts zu verstehen raten wir Ihnen vor der Inbetriebnahme alle Sicherheits und Betriebsanweisungen genau zu lesen Diese Sicherheits und Betriebsanweisungenfur einen sp teren Gebrauch sicher aufbewahren Alle in den Unterlagen an dem Ger t und hier angegebenen Sicherheitsanweisungen einhalten e ACHTUNG um jegliches Risiko eines Stromschlags oder Feuers zu vermeiden das Ger t nicht Regen Feuchtigkeit oder intensiven W rmequellen aussetzen e EINBAU Eine ausreichende Luftzufuhr sicherstellen um jegliche berhitzung im Ger t zu vermeiden Das Ger t nicht auf und in N he von Textiloberfl chen die Bel ftungs ffnungen verschlie en k nnen aufstellen Das Ger t nicht in N he von Warmequellen wie z B Heizk rper oder Warmluftkappe aufstellen und es nicht dem direkten Sonnenlicht berm igem Staub Vibrationen oder mechanischen St en aussetzen Dies kann zu Betriebsst rungen und Unf
64. e Pulse Ref PLS350 3G RECORDING MODE V1 Displayed in matrix mode OUTPUT 1 PLUG V2 Depending on the output format V3 Only for interlaced output format OUTPUT 2 PLUG V4 Only if the config mode is on recording CONNECTION SCREEN 1 SCREEN 2 SCREEN H TILED SCREEN V TILED OUTPUT STATUS OUTPUT FORMAT SDTV PAL SDTV NTSC EDTV 480P EDTV 576P HDTV 720P HDTV 10351 HDTV 10801 HDTV 1080P HDTV 1080P DCDM 2K OUTPUT RATE 23 97HZ2 24HZ2 25H22 29 97 7 2 30HZ 2 47 95HZ 48 7 2 50HZ 59 94HZ 60HZ 2 MEN 8 5 Menu tree ADJUST H POS VPOS H SIZE V SIZE GAMMA FLICKER FILTER SHARPNESS UNDER OVERSCAN CENTERING PIC TEST PATTERN OFF V GREY SCALE H GREY SCALE V COLOR BAR H COLOR BAR GRID SMPTE V GRADIENT H GRADIENT 8 5 Menu tree INPUTS CONFIG STATUS 11 Displayed when input is a multiplug input 12 Displayed when a valid input signal is detected 13 Displayed when it is an analog plug and when the signal is computer HV type 14 Displayed for HDMI and DVI D plugs AUTOSET ALL SYNC STATUS 15 Displayed when the plug is analog DVI D or INPUT 1 NO HDMI 16 Displayed when the plug is analog ND 17 Displayed when the plug is analog and the INPUT 3 NO signal type is VIDEO RGBS 18 Displayed when the plug is not SDI INPUT 4 NO HDMI 1 NO HDMI 2 NO SDI 1 NO
65. e Pulse TAKE function will act in one of 3 different ways when transitioning the next preset Preview to the current preset Program e TAKE 1 shot Case 1 There are enough scalers for making a transition All inputs are locked on to scalers There are no contraints for closing before the TAKE All opening and closing transitions can be performed simultaneously e TAKE 2 shot Case 2 There are enough scalers for making a transition All inputs are locked on to scalers before the TAKE There are no constraints for closing during the TAKE All the necessary closing transitions are performed to free occupied scalers and then the Pulse performs all openings for example when a frame or a logo needs to be changed except with Cut effect e TAKE sequenced shot Case 3 There are not enough scalers for making a transition All inputs are not locked on to scalers All the necessary closing transitions are performed to free occupied scalers The Pulse locks on to new sources and performs all openings 8 2 10 Layer adjustment menu e To have access to the layer adjustment menu a source has to be affected to your layer Press Layer button gt Press source e To adjust layers Press Layer button gt Then go into Layer adjut menu Press TAKE to view the result on the Program screen 8 2 11 Layers with transitions borders Transitions All the settings are available in the Layer menu after pressing the
66. e into your image Set it manually looking at the color change into Current color If you want you can quickly select a color from a color panel clicking on CURRENT COLOR Then click on the color itself to obtain the color panel Once your main color is chosen you can define a degree of tolerance around this color The tolerance will define around the main color an area that will be keyed too You may still need to make further adjustments to the luminance level to complete your key effect Grabber activate the grabber to grab the color you want to key Move the cursor and click on the grab button to grab the color 7 2 8 Logo frame management To save a logo frame click on this button 302 x 264 The next page opens From here you can capture from the main or from the Preview You can still freeze the output before saving your logo frame You can also utilize the logo keying feature to key away part of the image before saving the logo a a 7 2 8 Logo frame management w Select the area you want to save using the adjustable white square Once it is ok simply click on execute to save the logo How to save a frame Capture FRAME 1 x o Program Preview ES FREEZE EXECUTE Choose first Program or Preview click on FREEZE if you want to freeze your output Then click on EXECUTE to save your frame into the selected slot EXECUTE Current Format SDTV PAL 720x576 rrent Rate 50 00 Hz Plug YPbPr VA
67. e or Wipe 8 2 15 Frame input setup menu In the frame input setup menu you have the possibility to save a frame and the possibility to erase a stored frame Logos Frames menu gt save Frame gt Frame Logos Frames menu gt Erase gt Frame 8 2 16 Frames as layer The frame is considered as a layer and has some settings available Pos Size Transparency Opening Closing effect Smooth move and Status Those settings have to be used as layer settings Press frame button to have access to the layer menu settings You can change frame or delete frame on the Preview screen using the same way the layers do Delete Press frame button gt Press Black Change Press frame button gt Press another Frame Press TAKE to view the result on the Program screen 8 2 17 Capturing logos To capture a logo display the exact content you want to save on the Program or Preview screen you can use the freeze button if you want Then follow these steps Logos Frames menu gt Record Logo menu gt Pos Size adjust gt Store menu gt logott a aa 8 2 17 Capturing logos To set up your logo you have several features available Position Size Adjustment Keying type Luma Chroma key Cut out color Select the logo number you want to save and wait until the unit finishes saving Your logo is now saved and you can use it through the logo button You can save up to 8 logos with the Pulse The capture of logos can be done
68. e tension de s curit TBTS tels que d finis dans UL IEC 60950 1 e R PARATION ET MAINTENANCE l utilisateur ne doit en aucun cas essayer de proc der aux op rations de d pannage car l ouverture des appareils par retrait des capots ou de toutes autres pi ces constituant les boitiers ainsi que le d vissage des vis apparentes l ext rieur risquent d exposer l utilisateur des chocs lectriques ou autres dangers Contactez le service apres vente votre revendeur ou adressez vous a un personnel qualifi uniquement L ouverture de l appareil provoque la perte de la garantie e OUVERTURES ET ORIFICES Les appareils peuvent comporter des ouvertures a ration fentes etc veuillez ne jamais y introduire d objets et ne jamais obstruer ses ouvertures Si un liquide ou un objet p netre l int rieur de l appareil d branchez imm diatement l appareil et faites le contr ler par un personnel qualifi avant de le remettre en service ra 4 1 3 Italian 4 1 3 Italian Allo scopo di capire meglio il funzionamento di questa apparecchiatura vi consigliamo di leggere bene tutti i consigli di sicurezza e di funzionamento prima dell utilizzo Conservare le istruzioni di sicurezza e di funzionamento al fine di poterle consultare ulteriormente Seguire tutti i consigli indicati su questo manuale e sull apparecchiatura e ATTENZIONE Alfine di prevenire qualsiasirischio dishockelettricoe d incendio nonesporrel apparecchiatura a piog
69. emoving a specific color space defined by user LUMAKILLER luma keyer removing a specific lumanance level range 7 2 8 Logo frame management Keying setup can be done either by setting directly color references and tolerances or by using the color grab assistant AD INVERT BUTTON at any time you can choose to invert the actual keying using this button DSK TITLING Current Color 00FF00 o DSK I TITLING DSK TITLING after your keying the DSK titling feature allows you to play with the transparency of your deleted pixels Enabling this simply adjust the opacity settings to make your keyed pixels less or more dark This is useful when keying white or light colored text over a bright background How to use the LUMA KEY Select the lumakiller and then adjust manually the luma level Luma Low Level e Luma High Level Manually set the minimum luminance value Luma Low Level Everything darker than this value will be keyed away Luma High Level Everything brighter than this value will be keyed away Then adjust the maximum luminance value to define the range of luminance levels which will be deleted Once you have completed the setup of your keyed input place the it in layer B on top of your background such as a camera in layer A in order to complete the keyed title or lower third effect How to use the CHROMA KEY Manually set the Hue and luminance to choose the color space you want to delet
70. free scaler to perform seamless transitions Example 1 layer on each output gt 2 scalers used gt 2 seamless transitions The frame and the logos are not considered as live layers and are not counted as using a scaler 8 3 8 Working with presets in Matrix mode In Matrix mode you will find a new menu into Preset menu called Preset management This will help you to define what kind of preset you want to save BOTH OUTPUT preset saved for both outputs CURRENT OUTPUT preset saved only for the current output OUTPUT 1 preset saved only for output 1 OUTPUT 2 preset saved only for output 2 8 3 9 Working with Mirror modes Please see the Mirror mode features page 44 8 5 Menu tree MIXER MODE OUTPUT 1 FORMAT 1920X1080 RATE 50 00HZ LOCK INTERNAL PROG PRVW a Eisis Logo2 Logo 1 Logo 8 Logo1 Logo 1 Logo 7 LayerB DVI 1 DVI 2 LayerA Input1 Input8 Frame 1 Frame8 OUTPUT 2 FORMAT 1920X1080 RATE 50 00HZ LOCK INTERNAL MATRIX MODE OUTPUT 1 FORMAT 1920X1080 RATE 50 00HZ LOCK INTERNAL SCR 1 SCR 2 N LayerA Input1 SDI 2 OUTPUT 2 FORMAT 1920X1080 RATE 50 00HZ LOCK INTERNAL 8 5 Menu tree 8 5 Menu tree MIXER MODE MATRIX MODE 01 Only for OUTPUT 2 02 For OUTPUT 2 only displayed when OUTPUT2 is not synchronized with OUTPUT1 OUTPUT1 OUTPUT2 SYNC W OUT1 OUTPUT STATUS O3 Depending on the output format O4
71. gia umidita e a sorgenti di eccessivo calore e INSTALLAZIONE Assicuratevi che vi sia una sufficiente circolazione d aria per evitare qualsiasi surriscaldamento all interno dell apparecchiatura Non collocare l apparecchiatura in prossimita o su superfici tessili suscettibili di ostruire il funzionamento della ventilazione Non installate l apparecchiatura in prossimita di sorgenti di calore come un radiatore o una fuoruscita d aria calda n in un posto esposto direttamente ai raggi del sole a polvere eccessiva a vibrazioni o a shock meccanici Ci potrebbe provocare un erroneo funzionamento e un incidente e ALIMENTAZIONE Far funzionare l apparecchiatura solo con la sorgente d alimentazione indicata sull apparecchiatura Le apparecchiature queste devono essere obbligatoriamente collegate su una sorgente fornita di una efficiente messaa terra In nessun caso questo collegamento potr essere modificato sostituito o eliminato Connessione delle apparecchiature alla rete elettrica deve essere successiva interruttore di circuito dell impianto dell edificio e CAVO DI ALIMENTAZIONE dispositivo dotato di un cavo di alimentazione removibile per rimuovere alimentazione scollegarlo dalla Presa L interruttore di accensione e disponibile sul pannello posteriore posizionarlo su OFF per spegnere il dispositivo Attenzione il cavo di alimentazione e il solo modo di disconnettere l apparecchio dell alimentazione Per assicurarsi che totalemente l
72. he Live mode is designed for easy live operation of the device after you have created some presets ANALOG WAY A 1920 x 1080 AN STEP FRAME BACK 1920 x 1080 QUICK FRAME LOAD MASTER MEMORY SAVE MASTER MEMORY TAKE Scene 1 About DashBoard Device v01 00 Build 12 RCS v01 00 19 LOAD On the right you will find all your saved presets under the tab called MASTER MEMORIES EI E A simple drag and drop on the screen will load your preset into the screen Program or SAVE Previ ew MASTER MEMORY If you want to change an input into your preset into the live mode simply use the left source ribbon and drag and drop your input into a layer You can still use the load master memory to load a master memory from the memory of the device or the RCS using the preset tables Please click on SAVE MASTER MEMORIES and then choose a number to save the current preset of the unit into a master memory You can load at any moment a frame or a logo in the same way into a frame or logo layer To activate the QUICK FRAME simply press the Quick Frame button located on the right side of each screen Remember that a preset saved into a screen with a 1024x768 resolution will keep its size into a screen of higher resolution Therefore it is best to save preset memories only after you have configured the output resolution You still have access to the LOAD SAVE RESET preset featu
73. if the audio input is analog A7 Displayed if the delay mode is manual ROUTING MODE SOURCE SETTINGS ANALOG INPUT 1 ANALOG INPUT 2 ANALOG INPUT 3 ANALOG INPUT 4 DVI INPUT 1 DVI INPUT 2 DVI INPUT 3 DVI INPUT 4 HDMI INPUT 3 HDMI INPUT 4 HDMI INPUT 5 HDMI INPUT 6 SDI INPUT 7 SDI INPUT 8 S PDIF 1 S PDIF 2 MUTE STEREO JJ ANALOG GAIN 9 J C 9 LEVEL BALANCE LEVEL BALANCE DIGITAL OUTPUT S PDIF AES3 l OUTPUT1 OUPUT 2 A 8 5 Menu tree MAIN AUDIO j i PRELIST AUDIO i i OUT1 MAIN i OUT2 MAIN 3 PRESETMODE 5 BREAKAWAY TOP LAYER FOLLOW MASTER MUTE STEREO ANALOG LEVEL MASTER VOLUME BALANCE SOURCE INPUT 1 NN NN rn LEVEL BALANCE DELAY MODE AUTO ADJUST MANUAL ADJUST AUDIO DELAY 1KHZ OSC i OUT1 PRELIST I OUT2 PRELIST 8 5 Menu tree SOURCE NONE INPUT 1 gt fe INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 SDI 1 SDI 2 LEVEL BALANCE CONTROL VERSIONS VERS 1 0 0 VARIABLE SET 1 CALIMERO MAIN MICRO CAMELYA DESIGN SOFTWARE IHS FELINDRA DESIGN SOFTWARE IHS TATIANA DESIGN SOFTWARE IHS TSTP 8 5 Menu tree CONNECTION C1 Only displayed in UDP C2 Displayed if at least one custom form
74. ing the case Sync w Out 1 It allows you to set up your outputs via the output 1 menu Output 2 gt Synch w Out 1 Some other settings are available too OUTPUT STATUS display the status of the selected output OUTPUT FORMAT choose the output format OUTPUT RATE choose the output rate GAMMA use this feature to set up the output gamma ANALOG TYPE set up the type of synchronization of your analog output DVI TYPE set up the type of color space of your digital output CC 8 2 4 Output selection settings DVI as HDMI DVI output content as HDMI Audio is included HDCP DETECT enable or not the HDCP detection on the output CENTERING PIC display the centering test pattern TEST PATTERN choose to display one of the available test pattern All changes have to be validated by pressing the ENTER button in order to be saved NOTE The output status can provide you all information about the output in real time This feature is particularly needed when HDCP is used with long cable to be sure that the communication is well handled 8 2 5 Preview features The Preview output can display all adjustments before the TAKE All current layers for the Program are defined by a colorful frame on Preview They are identified by a letter and a number with the same color Frame Frx with x of 1 to 8 Layer A Ax with xx of 1 to 8 Layer B Bx with xx of 1 to 8 Logo 1 L1x with x of 1 to 8
75. input gain is too high and the signal is being distorted To solve this issue decrease the gain value The OdB corresponds to a 4dBu signal in input The gain manual adjustment is only available for analog input For every input you have the possibility to set up your source as a mono audio or stereo audio You have the possibility to adjust the level vs right level using the Pan knob All input still have their own level which is O by default decrease or increase the value to modify the sound level Specific feature DIGITAL SOURCE all digital sources will have their sample rate displayed SDI SOURCE on SDI source you can choose 2 channels on one of the 4 groups PRW Out 2 The available audio output controls depend on the device setup configuration If you are in a program preview mode you will have program preview audio outputs If you are in matrix mode you will have 2 programs audio outputs For the audio output you will find A LEFT RIGHT PAN ADJUSTMENT A GAIN ADJUSTMENT this setting will help you to calibrate the analog audio output component Depending on the device you will use after the analog way device adjust carefully the analog gain Basically for a O level the default value is 4 dBu A MASTER LEVEL it indicates the level of your input On its right a bar will move up and down to indicate the audio level in real time A red button will turn on if the maximum level is reached A DELAY ADJUSTM
76. justments CLEAR BUTTON this button allows you to clear the selected layer from your preset CLEAR ALL BUTTON remove all layers from your preset CONTENT SIZE set layer size to its content size SCREEN SIZE set layer size to screen size LAYER SIZE SOURCE RATIO set the layer size to fit the source ratio ALIGN BUTTON you need first to select at less 2 layers then you can align them horizontally or vertically use Shift to select 2 layers MEN EEE 7 3 5 Preset load and save management KEEP ASPECT RATIO BUTTON enabling this feature will keep the layer aspect ratio during resizing WIREFRAME MODE allows to enable disable the layer thumbnails on your RCS SHOW LAYER OUT OF SCREEN enable disable the possibility to display a layer out of the screen into the RCS TRAP LAYERS ON SCREEN disable the ability to position the layer off of the screen HIDE UNUSED LAYERS empty layers will not be displayed in the RCS RELOAD PROGRAM load the preset of the Program screen into the Preview screen STEP BACK return to the configuration you had before the last TAKE LayerA MIRROR BUTTON EL NI the mirror button allows you to define for each layer the way E it will be copied in the preset You can choose to mirror the layer or flip the position To access this feature you first need to be in the Matrix mode 7 3 5 Preset load and save management Save a preset Once your preset is set up
77. m F LAYOUT Y The layer layout gives you access to several predefined layouts with 2 or 1 PIP already sized and placed into the output It can help you to quickly set up 2 PIPs side by side for example Once clicking on the layout button you have access to the presets with 2 1 PIPs or all layouts Two other options are available below Layout Clear other layers layers already displayed and not included into the a og chosen layout will be cleared i Fade out other layers layers already displayed and not included into the chosen layout will faded out during the transition They are still Clear Other Layers present on the preset but with a 100 transparency Fade Out Other Layers After selecting the layout the changes are applied on the selected screen The size and position of all layers are updated After applying a layout template you can make further modifications to the layers before Taking your selections to Program Layer position CLEAR CLEAR Fr LAYOUT ALL A layer position shortcut is also available After having selected a layer simply click on the Pos button to have quickly access to a layer position Choose the new position The change is applied straight away on your preset Layer size CLEAR uu CLEAR ALL LAYOUT You can choose between several aspect ratio Once selected the new aspect ratio is applied on the selected layer Other layer ad
78. manage logos and frames into the Pulse AUDIO select to access all audio input and output parameters CONTROL select to access device software information LAN settings reset factory settings and other user oriented functions These items are only displayed if a valid input is assigned to the current layer 1 Pulse Ref PLS350 3G only 8 1 3 Operating modes The Pulse offers 2 modes to work from the Mixer mode and the Matrix mode which turns your Pulse into a true 8 x 2 scaled matrix with numerous effects and PIPs and logos To choose which mode the Pulse will operate in press the EXIT MENU button and select mode in the menu by rotating the scroll knob Then press the ENTER button to enter the MODE sub menu Select the desired mode by rotating the scroll knob and press the ENTER button to confirm your choice Press the EXIT MENU button to return to the main menu CO x 8 1 4 Reseting default values 8 1 4 Reseting default values It is strongly recommended resetting all of the default values of your Pulse unit before setting up your shows and events This will help eliminate confusion caused by unneeded settings from a previous operator To do so press the EXIT MENU button and select Control in the menu by rotating the corresponding knob Then press the ENTER button to enter the Reset Erase sub menu Select Default Values by rotating the scroll knob and press the ENTER button to enter your choice to restart your Pulse
79. mat Size Aspect ratio 50 E Hz Format Size Aspect ratio 50 Hele Hz VGA 640x480 4 3 Yes Yes WSXGAP 1680x1050 16 9 Yes Yes WVGA 848x480 16 9 Yes Yes 1080p 1920x1080 16 9 Yes Yes SVGA 800x600 4 3 Yes Yes 2K 2048x1080 17 9 Yes Yes 720p 1280x720 16 9 Yes Yes UXGA 1600x1200 4 3 Yes Yes XGA 1024x768 4 3 Yes Yes WUXGA 1920x1200 16 9 Yes Yes WXGA 1280x768 5 3 Yes Yes 2048x1152 16 9 Yes Yes SWXGA 1360x768 16 9 Yes Yes 1366x768 1366x768 16 9 Yes Yes WXGA2 1280x800 16 9 Yes Yes SWXGAP 1366x800 5 3 Yes Yes 1152x864 4 3 Yes Yes 900p 1440x900 16 10 Yes Yes 1440x900 3 2 Yes Yes 1600x900 16 9 Yes Yes 1280x960 4 3 Yes Yes SXGA 1280x1024 5 4 Yes Yes 1360x1024 4 3 Yes Yes SXGAP 1400x1050 5 3 Yes Yes 4 6 Input specifications The Pulse offers 8 seamless inputs Some inputs contain several plugs A plug corresponds to a socket or a connector on the rear panel The following types of plugs are available on the rear panel HDMI Single DVI D HDMI compatible 3G HD SD SDI BNC Universal Analog HD 15 4 6 Input specifications M3x0 5 mm The Pulse uses an HDMI plug with a standard mounting screw above the connector Please see the diagram below This hole is occupied by a Torx10 screw when you receive the unit If desired this screw can be removed and replaced by a compatible aftermarket HDMI plug locking mechanism to ensure a secure HDMI connection This threaded hole should not be left empty
80. menu You now have several choices to key your sources The Luma Key and the Chroma Key based on the Luma pixel values and the Chroma pixel values and for both an additional Titling menu which can be 8 2 25 Special features useful to choose the transparency value of your keying Keying Titling menu gt Type menu gt Select your keying type Once your keying mode is selected the Pulse provides you some keying advance setting For Luma Key e Luma Keying is used to key from a particular luminous intensity It produces a hard edged key based on intensity which is most suitable for titling effects You can choose to key things that are extremely dark or extremely bright and keep everything in between or invert to key only things that are of a medium intensity The black and white levels define where to begin the keying In the range 0 to 255 Orepresents no luminance or black and 255 represents full luminance or white F gt e e Level Black As the Black Level is changed from 0 to 255 things that are black are first keyed out followed by dark grey then light grey and so forth until the entire picture is keyed out at 255 Level White As the White Level is changed from 255 to 0 things that are white are first keyed out followed by light grey then dark grey and so forth until the entire picture is keyed out at 0 For Chroma Key Chroma Keying is used to key from a particular
81. mporarily disable any other networks on the computer such as turning off the wifi connection Close the RCS Restart the RCS Once your computer has established connection the RCS control panel will begin to load and will begin to synchronize with the device When the small Sync icon at the bottom right of the display has turned green the RCS software is ready to use Some computers use an energy saving mode that turns off the network adaptor during pe riods of inactivity To avoid the inconvenience of reconnecting the software during use please ensure your network adaptor remains active by disabling the energy saving mode 6 3 RCS top menu 6 3 RCS top menu Setup 6 3 1 Setup The Setup page is where you will review and modify the device configuration such as output resolutions input settings and more 6 3 2 Edit The Edit mode is the place where you will manage preset creation You will make input selections manage your inputs adjust the layer attributes such as size position effect etc You can save all your screen configurations into presets as well as review and recall them on each individual screen 6 3 3 Live The Live mode is the section where you will operate your show You can quickly recall presets or make input selections as well as setup a sequence of presets that can run continuously with custom durations or wait for user interaction 7 1 Operating mode 7 OPERATING TH
82. nal from HDMI connector via an adaptor HDMI compatible Ethernet plug 10 HDMI connectors HDMI inputs 3 amp 44 HDMI 1 amp HDMI 2 11 Communication port communication port with DB9 female connector 12 Universal Analog Computer TV HDTV HD15 outputs 1 to 2 13 DVI connectors DVI I outputs 1 to 2 Capability to transmit digital audio signal towards a HDMI connector via an adaptor HDMI compatible 5 1 2 Front panel Pulse Ref PLS350 5 1 2 Front panel Pulse Ref PLS350 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 W ANALOG WAY LAYER SELECTION INPUT SELECTION LAVER MATRIX MODE L ooo NN B o M M NM rec 1 CONTROL SHORTCUT Pulse PLS350 ALF8 6 1 Front panel display 4 line VFD 2 Menu scroll knob 3 Layer selection Frame un scaled layer for still frames Logo 1 2 un scaled positionable layer for still logos Layer A B scaled positionable layers for live sources 4 Input selection 1to4 access source 1 to 4 select frame logo 1 to 4 HDMI 1 2 access HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 select frame logo 5 to 6 SDI 1 to SDI 2 access SDI 1 to SDI 2 select frame logo 7 to 8 5 Layer Black clear the layer Freeze freeze unfreeze the input selected in the currently selected layer 6 Matrix mode 1 to 2 select the output 1 or 42 a layer and a source then press TAKE 7 Quick Frame allows to quickly display a foreground Frame 8 On
83. nu gt Video Out gt Connection gt Output Titled Matrix mode only Horizontally Output 1 amp 42 Top and Bottom Matrix mode only Menu gt Video Out gt Connection gt Output Titled Vertically In native Matrix mode the menu connection mode allows you to choose recording Output 1 or Output 2 In Matrix mode the SDI output embeds audio from Output 1 and Output 2 8 3 6 Working with native Matrix mode 8 3 6 Working with native Matrix mode To activate the native Matrix mode Mode Menu gt Matrix mode Menu You ll find all menus from the Mixer mode in the main menu except some specific matrix function added To work with native Matrix mode you have to use the Matrix buttons first Press Matrix 2 button gt Press Layer A button gt Press input 3 Press TAKE to view the result on both screens Don t forget to press the correct Matrix button before pressing the Layer selection button in order to be sure doing the manipulation on the correct output 8 3 7 Working with Cut Fade or Transitions All the transitions Cut Fade or Transitions are available in the native Matrix mode Although the Matrix mode is activated you will be able to perform powerful transition effects seamlessly lt can depend on your configuration The Pulse has 4 scalers to understand how your effect will be performed you need to know how many scalers are used on your outputs Don t forget that you always need one
84. nu for that layer Reset feature You can reset each category of layer settings quickly Pos Size Transparency Cropping Border Transitions Effects Timing or you can choose to reset every settings in one click using the ALL button You can freeze the input assigned to the selected layer using the Freeze button The settings reset here only affects the selected layer on the selected preset For example you can reset the layer settings for layer A on Preview and Program will be unaffected until you press TAKE MEN LL es 7 3 3 Effects Position Size Adjust the size horizontally X or vertically Y then adjust the width and the height of your layer You can use the cursor or directly enter a value To keep the aspect ratio by using the cursor please enable the KEEP ASPECT RATIO button You will find it on the right of the width and height cursors Transparency Use the Transparency to give at your layer a transparent effect Layers behind the transparency layer will show through more or less based on the transparency value Cropping only for live layers The Cropping feature allows you to cut the part of the image you don t want Simply adjust the size horizontally or vertically and then adjust the position to display only the desired content This crop is a layer property all inputs displayed in this layer will be cropped Do not confuse this setting with the input crop which is specific to an input Borders only for live l
85. ode button to always know on which output you are working on 8 3 4 Source Output selection Same as Mixer mode NOTE If you want to use HDCP content from your sources be sure to plug HDCP compliant screens or projectors If it s not the case the output image could be disabled 8 3 5 Output selection settings To set up the outputs go in the Output 1 or Output 2 menu and choose first the appropriate format reso lution and then the adapted rate for your screens by using the knob button and the ENTER button Output gt Output Format gt Output rate You can also in the Output 2 menu synchronise all the changes from the Output 1 to the Output 2 by checking the case Synch w Out 1 It allows you to set up both outputs at the same time Output 2 gt Synch w Out 1 Try to use the native resolution of your screens projectors in order to obtain the best image quality NOTE The output status can provide you all information about the output in real time This feature is parti cularly needed when HDCP is used thanks to the HDCP status All changes have to be validated by pressing the Ok button in order to be saved en 8 3 5 Output selection settings Video Out For Pulse Ref PLS350 3G only Display mode Presentation Availability Output 1 Menu gt Video Out gt Connection gt Output 1 YES Output 2 Menu gt Video Out gt Connection gt Output 2 Matrix mode only Output 1 amp 2 side by side Me
86. on gt Press another Input 8 2 21 Logos as layer Logos are under the layer rules you will have direct access to settings by pressing the logo layer button You have 2 logos layers buttons available You can use the Pos Size Zoom adjustment menu and the Effect button from the front panel too 8 2 22 Creating presets The Pulse allows the creation of user defined presets very easily Any setup you have configured on screen can be stored into one of the 8 available user presets 1 After having configured layers transitions logos on your screen go to the Preset menu by pressing the EXIT MENU button and select Preset by rotating the scroll knob Then press the ENTER button to enter the Preset sub menu Choose Preset Copy by scrolling with the corresponding knob and press the ENTER button to access the sub menu 2 In sub menu choose Save From Program or Save From Preview to determine which screen you want to memorize the preset from then set the preset memory 1 to 8 you wish to use as your User Preset by default the Pulse will choose the next available preset in the Pulse memory By pressing the ENTER button the Pulse will ask you to confirm Select Yes your screen is memorized as a preset 8 2 23 Working with presets The 8 user presets of the Pulse can be recalled at any stage during your show or event 1 Press the PRESET button then press one of the eight first preset buttons to choose which memory
87. orizontal frequency NTSC 525 480i 59 94Hz 60Hz 15 735 KHz PAL 625 576i 50Hz 15 625 KHz SECAM 625 576i 50Hz 15 625 KHz EDTV formats Standard Size Vertical frequency Horizontal frequency 480p 525 480p 59 94Hz 60Hz 31 47 KHz 576p 625 576p 50Hz 31 25 KHz HDTV formats Standard Vertical frequency 720p 1280 x 720 23 97Hz 24Hz 25Hz 29 97Hz 30Hz 50Hz 59 94Hz 60Hz 1920 x 1035 59 94Hz 60Hz 1080i 1920 x 1080 50Hz 59 94Hz 60Hz 1080sF 1920 x 1080 50Hz 59 94Hz 60Hz 1080p 1920 x 1080 23 97Hz 24Hz 25Hz 29 97Hz 30Hz 50Hz 59 94Hz 60Hz Cinema formats Format Size Vertical frequency DCDM 2048 x 1080 24 Hz 4 5 3 Computer formats Important The maximum pixel clock frequency is 165 MHz Supported formats include 1920x1200 60hz 1600x1200 60hz 2048x1152 60hz 4 5 4 Input Computer formats The Pulse inputs support GTF version 1 1 CVT version 1 1 and DMT version 1 0 rev 12 standards All others non standard formats are supported via the custom format capability of the framework r 4 5 5 Output computer formats 4 5 5 Output Computer formats The Pulse outputs support version 1 1 CVT version 1 1 and DMT version 1 0 rev 12 standards Other non standard formats are supported via the custom format capability of the framework The Pulse offers a list of pre defined output formats For
88. re Once your preset is ready to send use the T bar or the TAKE button You still have access to STEP BACK button 7 4 Live When you use several screens you have the possibility to load a preset on one or several screens To TAKE only one screen separately select which screens should be affected by the TAKE using this button SEQUENCE The sequence feature consists on a timeline composed by 16 scenes Each scene can be filled by a preset memory Simply click on MM to choose the memory slot you want to put into the scene To select the memory simply choose it into the list or drag and drop it into the scene box from the memories selection on the right 00000000 This toolbar acts like a command for your timeline Simply click on play to launch the timeline You can stop the timeline at any moment using the pause or stop button Use the loop button to load again your timeline when it s finished Take a look at the global time of your timeline thanks to the clock on the right of the toolbar Note To control the Pulse Analog Way also provides Crestron and AMX modules For more details see appendices 8 1 1 Menu navigation 0 8 OPERATING THROUGH THE FRONT PANEL 8 1 Front panel 8 1 1 Menu navigation To access the Pulse menu press the EXIT MENU button in the control ANALOG WAY section To highlight items in the menu which will appear on the VFD screen turn the scroll knob left or right to the desi
89. red menu item When you have reached the desired menu item press the ENTER button in sesti the control section to access that menu function Pressing the ENTER button when a selection has been made sets the value to that selection in the Pulse memory When all settings have been made press the EXIT MENU button to exit sub menus and return to the main menu Simply selecting a menu item will not set it to that value Be sure to press the ENTER button when parametering the menu items or to push the scroll knob 8 1 2 Home menu Pressing the MENU button in the menu section of the Pulse will display and give you access to the following items on the menu VFD screen MODE select to choose which mode the Pulse will work in Mixer Matrix mode OUTPUT 1 select to set the output types and resolutions of Output 1 OUTPUT 2 select to set the output types and resolutions of Output 2 VIDEO OUT select to configure Video output card settings INPUT select to configure the 8 individual input types and resolutions PRESET select to store and use presets IMAGE select to change source image settings of an input KEYING TITLING select to access keying and titling controls and parameters when video layer is selected SCREEN setup your background color and your Quick Frame LAYER select to adjust layer size position border transparency or transitions FRAMES LOGOS select to store record use and
90. remotely controlling any Midra series Switchers through Crestron 2 series or 3 series Control Systems The package includes The precompiled driver modules that can be used for recalling presets selecting source inputs changing PIP content configuring audio inputs and outputs One sample SIMPL program that demonstrates the use of all the features available within this driver 3 projects provided targeting Crestron QM RMC MC3 and CP2E Control Systems Two VTPro sample projects one for XPanel and one for the Crestron Mobile Pro application for iPad and Android devices both running with the sample program mentioned above Help files in French and English The samples provided are ready to use programs and can be freely adapted or used as a base to build your own real world Midra controller application 13 2 AMX NetLinx Integrated Controllers Midra Driver DA SI Using this driver software developers and integrators can easily provide A LR powerful solutions for remotely controlling any Midra series Switchers ag through AMX NetLinx integrated controllers The package includes The precompiled driver modules that can be used for recalling presets selecting source inputs changing PIP content configuring audio inputs and outputs One sample NetLinx Studio program that demonstrates the use of all the features available within the driver Two TPDesign4 sample projects one for AMX Modero S Touch Panel
91. s and one for Apple iPad both running with the sample program mentioned above Help files in French and English The samples provided are ready to use programs and can be freely adapted or used as a base to build your own real world Midra controller application Follow us EE amp ANALOG WAY Pioneer in Analog Leader in Digital PLS350 04 30 2014 Pictures and drawings non contractual Specifications subject to change without prior notice
92. selected layer The transition effects have some shortcuts on the front panel too To use it Press the selected Layer gt Press Effect button then choose the opening closing effect The effect will be immediately attached to the selected layer Preview CUT duration time can be set to delay the cut effect FADE e Adjustable pre timed fades or manual transition ode Program Program e Fade between any input computer or video e Adjustable cross fading duration Preview Preview 8 2 11 Layers with transitions amp borders WIPE e Numerous wipes can be selected horizontal and vertical from the center or outside in circle Zoom in and out e Horizontal from left center or vertical from up down center SLIDE e Sliding of video or computer images during the transition e Horizontal from to left right or vertical from to up down The Pulse offers 21 seamless transition effects JE FADE SLIDE DOWN HARD SLIDE UP HARD SLIDE RIGHT HARD SLIDE LEFT HARD NS i ci LI B o SLIDE ANGLE TOP SLIDE ANGLE TOP SLIDE ANGLE BOTTOM SLIDE ANGLE BOTTOM WIPE DOWN HARD WIPE UP HARD LEFT CORNER HARD RIGHT CORNER HARD LEFT CORNER HARD RIGHT CORNER HARD 4 A 1 WIPE RIGHT HARD WIPE LEFT HARD WIPE CENTER IN HARD WIPE CENTER OUT HARD WIPE CURTAIN IN WIPE ANGLE TOP LEFT HARD CORNER HARD 5 ES N WIPE ANGLE TO
93. settings 8 3 3 Working with layers 8 3 4 Source Output selection 8 3 5 Output selection settings 8 3 6 Working with native Matrix mode 8 3 7 Working with Cut Fade or Transitions 8 3 8 Working with presets in Matrix mode 8 3 9 Working with Mirror modes 8 5 Menu 2 64 9 1 Dashboard RCS 89 0 10 APPLICATIONS NOTE AND TIPS 90 Ao AI AS 00 gt O 1 91 11 1 Warranty CondItloNS 91 11 2 Repair and return instructions 91 11 3 Return conditions 91 12 CONTACT INFORMATION 92 O 13 5 93 13 1 Crestron 2 amp 3 series Midra 93 13 2 AMX NetLinx Integrated Controllers Midra Driver 93 1 Trademarks O 1 TRADEMARKS The terms HDMI HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface and the HDMI logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries
94. t possible ee 8 2 13 Working with frames Attempting to use a frame at a different resolution will result in a partial frame display or a frame which does not fill the screen During the capture the output is outlined by a white border and includes the pixels into the white rectangle 8 2 13 Working with frames Frames are mainly used as backgrounds in a typical show or event setup and can be recorded from any of the Pulse 8 sources and called back at the press of a single button To use a frame be sure first that it is well saved then Press Frame button gt Press Frame button NOTE Frames may be used only one at a time and can be placed only in the frame layer 8 2 14 Opening transitions amp closing still layers logos or frames When transitioning still layers depending on how many scalers are in use the Pulse TAKE function will act in one of 2 different ways when transitioning the next preset Preview to the current preset Program TAKE shot 1 e All still frames make an opening and closing phase e All sources of the same layer are completely different between the current preset and the next preset The opening and closing effects of the layer are set to Cut TAKE shot 2 e One of the layer makes a change of source which is not in Cut e The opening and closing phases can be done with different effects e The still frame appears and disappears of the layer with the following effects Cut Fade Slid
95. ted low latency TOP LEFT BOTTOM RIGHT OPTIMIZE PHASE TOTAL UNDER OVER UNDERSCAN OVERSCAN ASPECT IN NATIVE 5 4 1 25 1 4 3 1 33 1 16 10 1 60 1 15 9 1 66 1 16 9 1 77 1 21 9 2 33 1 PREDEFINED CROP NONE LETTERBX 1 78 1 LETTERBX 1 85 1 LETTERBX 2 35 1 PILLARBX 1 33 1 A 8 5 Menu tree ASPECT OUT 1 1 CENTERED FULL SCREEN CROPPED SHARPNESS LOW MEDIUM HIGH COLORIMETRY BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST COLOR HUE COMPONENT LEVEL RED GREEN BLUE LOW LATENCY 2 2 PULLDOWN 3 2 PULLDOWN RESET SETTINGS RESET THE PLUG TO ITS DEFAULT VALUES gt NO YES EA KEYING TITLING TYPE NONE LUMAKEY CHROMAKEY LUMAKEY TITLING CHROMAKEY TITLING LUMAKEY LEVEL BLACK LEVEL WHITE CHROMAKEY COLOR GRABBER L BLACK L WHITE MANUAL SETTING R KEY G KEY B KEY TOLER L BLACK L WHITE TITLING ALPHA TRANSPARENCY INVERT KEYING 8 5 Menu tree K1 Displayed when a valid input is affected to a layer K2 Only displayed for Type Luma key or Lumakey Titling Only displayed for Type chroma key or chromakey Titling K4 Only displayed for Type Lumakey Titling or Chromakey Titling K5 Only displayed for Type different that None A4 Displayed if the switcher is on mixer mode 8 5 Menu tree SCREE
96. the audio input of the top layer Breakaway when breakaway is activated the audio on the output is memorized into the preset A change of preset changes the audio on the output A change of content into a video layer has no effect on the audio Master mute select to mute your master audio Stereo select to choose between mono or stereo output Analog level set up the analog gain of your analog output 4dBu by default Master volume set your master volume of the output Balance set the right left balance of your output 8 2 25 Special features DYNAMIC FIT automatically activates the transparent background e Automatic adjustment of the layer Ratio to fit the source image borders during a transition e Dynamic amp Automatic adjustment of the layer to fit the source image borders Black Stripe SMOOTH MOVE EFFECT e Smooth Move layer control the acceleration of the layer The time can be different between the opening and closing layer WORKING WITH DSK Chroma Luma key e Pulse allows to use a live source with green or blue or any color background and to key over another ule 8 2 25 Special features live input e Background is removed and replaced by another source e Title can be keyed DSK on Analog or Digital Sources To use keying first select a source in the desired layer Layer button gt source number button Image live Then in the main menu select the Keying Titling
97. tivo el usuario deber tratar de efectuar operaciones de reparaci n ya que si abre los aparatos retirando el cap o cualquier otra pieza que forma parte de las cajas o si destornilla los tornillos aparentes exteriores existe el riesgo de producirse una explosi n choques el ctricos o cualquier otro incidente Contacte el servicio de posventa a su distribuidor o dirigirse con personal cualificado nicamente La unidad pierde la garant a si esta ha sido abierta e ABERTURAS Y ORIFICIOS Los aparatos pueden contener aberturas aireaci n ranuras etc Nointroduzca all ning n objeto ni obstruya nunca estas aberturas Si un l quido o un objeto penetra al interior del aparato descon ctelo y h galo revisar por personal cualificado antes de ponerlo nuevamente en servicio x 4 2 Unpacking and inspection 4 2 Unpacking and inspection e 1 x Pulse PLS350 e 1 x Power supply cord e 1 x Ethernet cross cable for device update e 1 x Remote Control Software RCS e 1 x Set of 6 audio 5 pin screw terminals e 1 x Front rack ears the parts are stowed in the packaging foam e 1 x User manual PDF e 1 x Quick start guide User manual quick start guide and the RCS are available on www analogway com Before racking and plugging any inputs and outputs it is advised to power on the unit Should you encounter any issue you must contact immediately your local distributor or dealer or closest Analog Way technical support offices
98. tromkabel zu betreiben ein abgenutztes Kabel kann zu einem Feuer oder Stromschlag f hren Das Stromkabel regelm ig untersuchen F r den Ersatz wenden Sie sich an Ihren Verk ufer oder Kundendienststelle e ANSCHL SSE Alle Eing nge und Ausg nge mit Ausnahme der Stromversorgung sind Safety Extra Low Voltage SELV Schaltungen wie in UL IEC 60950 1 definiert e REPARATUR UND WARTUNG Der Benutzer darf keinesfalls versuchen das Ger t selbst zu reparieren die ffnung des Ger ts durch Abnahme der Abdeckhaube oder jeglichen anderen Teils des Geh usessowie die Entfernung von au en sichtbaren Schrauben zu Stromschl gen oder anderen Gefahren f r den Benutzer f hren kann Wenden Sie sich an Ihren Verk ufer Ihre Kundendienststelle oder an qualifizierte Fachkr fte Das ffnen des Geh uses f hrt zum Verlust der Garantie e FFNUNGEN UND MUNDUNGEN Die Ger te k nnen ber ffnungen verf gen Bel ftung Schlitze usw Niemals Gegenst nde in die ffnungen einf hren oder die ffnungen verschlie en Wenn eine Fl ssigkeit oder ein Gegenstand in das Ger t gelangt den Stecker herausziehen und es vor einer neuen Inbetriebnahme von qualifiziertem Fachpersonal berpr fen lassen ue 4 1 5 Spanish 4 1 5 Spanish Para comprender mejor el funcionamiento de este aparato le recomendamos que le acuidadosamente todas las consignas de seguridad y de funcionamiento del aparato antes de usarlo Conserve las instrucciones de
99. uced to their location without handles in place Substantial damages can occur including risk of electric shock from the main voltage Only M4x12mm screws can be used They are supplied with the unit 4 4 Cable and adaptor information 4 4 Cable and adaptator information Alarge choice of cables and adaptors are compatible with the Pulse Please refertothe hardware specifications chapter to find the most suitable cables for your operations 4 5 Hardware specifications 4 5 1 Signal descriptions For each type of signal here are the levels and the impedance accepted by the Pulse Analog SDTV Type Levels Impedance Composite 0 7 Vpp 0 3 Vpp 750 S Video Y 0 7 Vpp 0 3 Vpp C 0 7 Vpp pu YUV Y 0 7 Vpp 0 3 Vpp U 0 7 Vpp 750 V 0 7 Vpp RGsB R 0 7 Vpp G 0 7 Vpp 0 3 Vpp 750 B 0 7 Vpp R G B 0 7 Vpp R G B 750 or 5 Analog EDTV Type Levels Impedance YUV Y 0 7 Vpp 0 3 Vpp U 0 7 Vpp 750 V 0 7 Vpp RGsB R 0 7 Vpp G 0 7 Vpp 0 3 Vpp 750 0 7 Vpp R G B 0 7 Vpp G B 750 or 5 TTL Analog HDTV These formats are compatible with bi level and tri level sync on 1 or 3 wires Type 5 Impedance YUV Y 0 7 Vpp 0 3 Vpp U 0 7 Vpp 0 3 Vpp 750 V 0 7 Vpp 0 3 RGsB R 0 7 Vpp 10 3 Vpp G 0 7 Vpp 10 3 Vpp 750 B 0 7 Vpp 10 3 Vpp Digital SDTV Type Characteristics SD SDI YUV 1
100. ully HDCP compliant meaning that you will be able to use the Pulse to accept HDCP protected sources and route them to any HDCP protected outputs As Analog Way is a licenced HDCP adoptor this also means that the Pulse is prevented from displaying any HDCP protected images on any non HDCP compliant outputs as is the case for all licenced HDCP compliant devices HDCP can only be used on certain connection formats including DVI HDMI and Displayport Keep in mind that simply because a connection is using a DVI HDMI or Displayport connection it does not guarentee that the devices connected are maintaining an active HDCP connection For example you may find video recording or capture devices equipped with an HDMI input however HDCP licencing forbids these devices from capturing HDCP protected content HDCP is not supported on connection formats such as composite component Svideo SD SDI HD SDI 3G SDI or VGA This means that any source which becomes protected by HDCP cannot be converted to these formats For example while you may find a Blu ray player which can directly output a composite video signal HDCP licencing forbids converting the HDCP protected HDMI signal back to composite or any other non protected format To help troubleshoot HDCP in your installation each input and output page is equiped with HDCP status information to indicate in realtime when HDCP encryption is being used Certain devices such as Macintosh computers can be
101. uter Video HD15 HDMI output over a DVI I connector or DVI I output DVI Analog and DVI Digital VGA leda HEHE Pe y DVI I Please see the formats available on the output Output Type Format Signal HDTV Analog HDTV 8 Computer Analog Computer HDTV Digital HDTV BO Computer Digital Computer 4 7 2 Video output Only for the Pulse Ref PLS350 3G The Pulse has one video output This video output contains 3G HD SD SDI BNC 3G HD SD SDI OPTIONAL PROGRAM OUTPUT 1 OUTPUT 2 Please see the outputs formats for the monitoring output Output Type Format SDTV Digital SDTV HDTV Digital HDTV SD HD 3G SDI Output 4 8 1 Serial interface 4 8 Communication specifications 4 8 1 Serial interface A standard RS232 interface is available through a DB9 female connector It permits controlling the device It permits updating the device Data Rate 1200 to 115200 Bauos 8 data bits 1 stop bit no parity bit no flow control by default DTR RTS needed for firmware upgrade 4 8 2 LAN interface A standard LAN interface is available through a RJ 45 connector It permits controlling the device It permits transferring configuration It permits connectivity with the RCS application It permits updating the device 4 8 2 1 Protocol Protocol Availability TCP Yes UDP Yes 4 8 2 2 IP address Address allocation
102. with its factory settings This operation should take approximately 30 seconds 8 1 5 Pulse color codes Analog Way engineers have developed a handy user friendly way of identifying machine status on the front panel via the use of color codes on the buttons of the machine All new Analog Way machines use the same codes for quick recognition of the status of any device of the range at any given time For the Pulse button color codes are as follow e Sources on the Program output are indicated in red when active e Sources on the Preview output are indicated in green when active e Buttons in the layer section turn red or green depending on whether the selected layer is active in respectively the Program or Preview window e menu buttons are indicated in green e Selecting a button with an available source or function will cause that button to blink green on the preview or red once it is on the Program output e TAKE button reacts as follows If take function is available the button will appear in green When the take function is active it will light up red Ol 1 Source is on the Program output Solid red 2 Freeze enable 1 Source is on Preview Solid green U 2 Function available for modification 3 Current output on Matrix mode Layer source selected or is currently active Blinking red on the Program output Layer source selected or is not currently S Blinking green NY active on the Progr

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