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This guide provides installation instructions for the Encore VPx. The following topics are
discussed in this guide:
• Important Installation Notice
• Change History
• Copyrights and Notices
• Company Address
• Operators Safety Summary
• Terms and Equipment Marking
• VPx Overview
• VPx Hardware
• Installation
• Technical Specifications
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Software version 1.22 (or higher) must be installed first in
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båÅçêÉ=smñ=fåëí~ää~íáçå=dìáÇÉ Copyrights and Notices `çéóêáÖÜíë=~åÇ=kçíáÅÉë `çéóêáÖÜí © Barco, Inc. April 2, 2008 All rights reserved. No part of this document may be copied, reproduced or translated. It shall not otherwise be recorded, transmitted or stored in a retrieval system without the prior written consent of Barco. kçíáÅÉ Barco provides this manual “as is” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or merchantabilit
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båÅçêÉ=smñ=fåëí~ää~íáçå=dìáÇÉ Company Address operated incorrectly or if, after the transfer of risks, the goods are subject to influences not agreed upon in the contract, all guarantee claims of the purchaser will be rendered invalid. Not included in the guarantee coverage are system failures which are attributed to programs or special electronic circuitry provided by the purchaser, e.g. interfaces. Normal wear as well as normal maintenance are not subject to the guarantee provided by Barco
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båÅçêÉ=smñ=fåëí~ää~íáçå=dìáÇÉ Operators Safety Summary léÉê~íçêë=p~ÑÉíó=pìãã~êó The general safety information in this summary is for operating personnel. aç=kçí=oÉãçîÉ=`çîÉêë=çê=m~åÉäë There are no user-serviceable parts within the unit. Removal of the top cover will expose dangerous voltages. To avoid personal injury, do not remove the top cover. Do not operate the unit without the cover installed. mçïÉê=pçìêÅÉ This product is intended to operate from a power source that will not apply m
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båÅçêÉ=smñ=fåëí~ää~íáçå=dìáÇÉ Terms and Equipment Marking qÉêãë=~åÇ=bèìáéãÉåí=j~êâáåÖ= t^okfkd Highlights an operating procedure, practice, condition, statement, etc., which, if not strictly observed, could result in injury to or death of personnel. Note Highlights an essential operating procedure, condition or statement. `^rqflk The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
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båÅçêÉ=smñ=fåëí~ää~íáçå=dìáÇÉ VPx Overview smñ=lîÉêîáÉï The following topics are discussed in this section: • Introduction to VPx • Input Flexibility • Scaling and Keying • Output Flexibility fåíêçÇìÅíáçå=íç=smñ The Encore Video Processor is a compact chassis that provides Encore’s input and output circuitry. Two models are available: • The “standard” Video Processor (VP) is a full-featured unit that includes all input, output, genlock and link circuitry. • The VPx is an economical VP with a
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båÅçêÉ=smñ=fåëí~ää~íáçå=dìáÇÉ VPx Overview pÅ~äáåÖ=~åÇ=hÉóáåÖ For the VPx, the Athena scaler features the following: • 1:1 pixel sampling • 3:2 and 2:2 pull down detection • Aspect ratio correction and image cropping • Real-time window resizing and positioning • Full support for seamless transitions, window borders, drop shadows and keying lìíéìí=cäÉñáÄáäáíó Each Encore VPx incorporates one output board, which provides all output interface functions as well as the blending and data-doubling f
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båÅçêÉ=smñ=fåëí~ää~íáçå=dìáÇÉ VPx Hardware smñ=e~êÇï~êÉ The following topics are discussed in this section: • VPx Front Panel • VPx Rear Panel • VPx M/E Connectors • M/E Connector Priority • M/E Input Notes • Program Output Notes smñ=cêçåí=m~åÉä The figure below illustrates the VPx front panel: 1 2 3 Visibly yours Folsom ENCORE VPx Figure 2. VP Front Panel 1) Chassis Handles 2) Air Intake Ports 3) Status LED Following are descriptions of each front panel control feature: 1) Chassis Handles Two
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båÅçêÉ=smñ=fåëí~ää~íáçå=dìáÇÉ VPx Hardware smñ=oÉ~ê=m~åÉä The figure below illustrates the VPx rear panel: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Hol Hol Hol es es es DVI PREVIEW ANALOG ANALOG PROGRAM 2 DVI DVI PROGRAM 1 ANALOG HD / SDI OUT PROGRAM LINK IN ETHERNET 11 INPUT 1A INPUT 1B 1 DVI OUT SOURCE LINK 1 IN DVI UNIT ID 12 INPUT 2A INPUT 2B SERIAL DVI OUT SOURCE LINK 2 IN DVI 13 INPUT 3A INPUT 3B DVI OUT SOURCE LINK 3 IN DVI 14 15 16 Figure 3. VPx Rear Panel 1) Preview Out DVI 7) Program Out HD/SDI 13) M/E 3
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båÅçêÉ=smñ=fåëí~ää~íáçå=dìáÇÉ VPx Hardware 3) Program 2 Out Analog One 15-pin D connector is provided for the Analog Program 2 Output. This output is identical to the analog Program 1 Output, except that it does not include edge feathering and data doubling components. 4) Program 2 Out DVI One DVI connector is provided for the Digital Program 2 Output. This output is identical to the digital Program 1 Output, except that it does not include edge feathering and data doubling components.
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båÅçêÉ=smñ=fåëí~ää~íáçå=dìáÇÉ VPx Hardware 14) Unit ID Selector One 16-position selector (with physical digits 0 - 15) is provided for setting an unique ID on a VPx The selector enables you to assign logical IDs 1 to 16. Physical digit 0 equates to logical ID 16. Note By default, a VPx is configured as an DHCP Client, and it automatically obtains an IP address when it sees a DHCP Server. Controller Models SC and LC are configured (by default) as DHCP Servers. Always ensure that each VP
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båÅçêÉ=smñ=fåëí~ää~íáçå=dìáÇÉ VPx Hardware smñ=jLb=`çååÉÅíçêë The figure below illustrates a close-up of the M/E connectors on the VPx. Even though the figure uses M/E 1’s board, all M/E connections are identical on the VPx. Note The M/E connectors on a VPx are identical to those on a VP, minus the analog and HD/SDI connectors. a b c d INPUT 1A INPUT 1B DVI OUT SOURCE LINK 1 IN DVI Figure 4. VPx M/E Connectors a) DVI Input A c) Source Link In d) DVI Input B b) Source Link Out On each M/E
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båÅçêÉ=smñ=fåëí~ää~íáçå=dìáÇÉ VPx Hardware previous VP or VPx in the chain. An M/E’s Source Link Input must always be connected to its associated M/E Source Link Output on the previous chassis, and never cross-routed. In Chapter 3 “Installation” of the Encore Presentation Note System User’s Guide, refer to the “Program and Source Link Connections” section for details on the link connectors in wide screen configurations. d) DVI Input B One DVI-I connector is provided for both digital and
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båÅçêÉ=smñ=fåëí~ää~íáçå=dìáÇÉ VPx Hardware • In a 1 M/E system: ~ M/E 1 connector priorities are relative to the connectors being used: •The DVI Input A or Analog Input A connector could be set up as a Background input (lowest priority). •The DVI Input B or Analog Input B connector could be setup as a DSK input (highest priority). This leaves the other connectors to fall in between Background and DSK. The rule stating that “A” connectors are lower in priority than “B” connectors still ho
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båÅçêÉ=smñ=fåëí~ää~íáçå=dìáÇÉ Installation fåëí~ää~íáçå The following topics are discussed in this section: • Unpacking and Inspection • Site Preparation • Cable and Adapter Information • Rack-Mount Installation • Installing VPx råé~ÅâáåÖ=~åÇ=fåëéÉÅíáçå= Before opening the VPx box, inspect it for damage. If you find any damage, notify the shipping carrier immediately for all claims. As you open the box, compare its contents against the packing slip. If you find any shortages, contact your s
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båÅçêÉ=smñ=fåëí~ää~íáçå=dìáÇÉ Installation • Distribute the units evenly to prevent hazardous conditions that may be created by uneven weight distribution. • Rack mount the units from the front rack ears using four rack screws (not supplied). Threads may be metric or otherwise — depending upon the rack type. • Install the lower of the two mounting holes first. fåëí~ääáåÖ=smñ This section provides detailed VPx installation procedures for the Encore configurations listed below. Select the
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båÅçêÉ=smñ=fåëí~ää~íáçå=dìáÇÉ Installation fåëí~ääáåÖ=smu=áå=~=táÇÉ=pÅêÉÉå=`çåÑáÖìê~íáçå The figure below illustrates a block diagram of a “triple” wide screen configuration that includes VPx. Use this diagram for reference in the following procedure. Please note: • Aux destinations are not shown in the diagram. • This procedure can be used for wide screen configurations consisting of from 2 to 32 screens. Horizontal, vertical, and “array” blending is set using the Destination Setup Menu.
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båÅçêÉ=smñ=fåëí~ää~íáçå=dìáÇÉ Installation For this procedure, you will need: Table 3. Equipment List, Wide Screen Encore Configuration Qty. Item Note 1 VP VPx cannot be used as the “master” processor 2 VP or VPx Use either processor as a “slave” unit in a widescreen configuration 1 Controller Model LC or SC 3 Video Projectors Customer supplied. 6 DVI or Analog Monitors Program and Preview (customer supplied). 1 Ethernet Switch Customer supplied 4 Ethernet cables Customer supplied. Add
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båÅçêÉ=smñ=fåëí~ää~íáçå=dìáÇÉ Installation • Connect the computer’s “head 2” to processor 2, input 3A • Connect the computer’s “head 3” to processor 3, input 3A Input 3A resides on the lowest priority M/E in a 3 M/E system. Note To connect a second background, use input 3B. c. The DSK source may originate from a computer with a multi-head graphics card, but it is not a requirement. To use a multi-head graphics card for the DSK, connect it to the same input on each VPx — to the highest priori
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båÅçêÉ=smñ=fåëí~ää~íáçå=dìáÇÉ Installation fåëí~ääáåÖ=smñ=áå=~=táÇÉ=pÅêÉÉå=mêÉîáÉï=`çåÑáÖìê~íáçå The figure below illustrates a “triple” wide screen configuration that includes a VPx, which is used to create a combined wide screen program/preview display. Please note: • Because a three M/E VPx provides up to 6 PIPs, this configuration is ideal for displaying a double or triple wide screen setup on a single monitor. This is the only configuration in which a VPx can be used in a Note sin
