USER MANUAL PRELIMINARY Ascender 48 Ref.
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THANK YOU 1. TRADEMARKS 2. INTRODUCTION 3. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS 4.1 Safety instructions LIM 4.1.1 English 4.1.2 French 4.1.3 Italian 4.1.4 German 4.1.5 Spanish IN 4. HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS AR Y By following these simple steps you will be able to obtain the most from your powerful Ascender 48 and its many features. 4.2 Unpacking and inspection 4.3 Rack mount information 4.4 Cable and adaptor information 4.5 Hardware specifications 6 6 7 8 8 13 13 14 14 PR E 4.5.1 Signal descriptions 4.5.
.10 HDCP management 22 5. CONNECTING THE ASCENDER 48 5.1 Description 5.1.1 Rear panel: Ascender 48 5.1.2 Front panel: Ascender 48 AR Y 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 6. CONTROLLING THE ASCENDER 48 LIM 6.3.1 Setup 6.3.2 Edit 6.3.3 Live IN 6.1 Web-based RCS requirement 6.2 Connecting with the Web RCS 6.3 Web RCS top Menu 7. OPERATING THE ASCENDER 48 FROM THE WEB RCS 7.
7.4 Edit 49 AR Y 7.4.1 Layer management 7.4.2 Layer adjustments 7.4.3 Layer selection and native background 7.4.4 Effects 7.4.5 Preset load and save management 7.4.6 Logos and Frames management 7.5 Live 8. OPERATING THROUGH THE FRONT PANEL 8.1 Front panel 8.1.1 LCD screen 8.1.2 Front panel buttons IN 8.2 Menu tree 57 60 60 62 73 10. ASSEMBLING AND DEVICES COUPLING 74 LIM 9. ADDITIONAL REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEMS 11. MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT 11.1 Auto Calibration 11.2 Remote maintenance 11.
1. Trademarks 1. TRADEMARKS 2. INTRODUCTION AR Y 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. PR E LIM IN Thank you for choosing the Analog Way Ascender 48. Before you start setting up your Ascender 48 for the first time, please read through all of the documentation to become familiar with its powerful features.
3. Terms and definitions 3. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS BACKGROUND: a “Background” is a source, typically originating from a computer. Ascender 48 enables you to work with live or still (Frame) background sources — visually in back of all other sources. AR Y 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. Up to 4 independent true-seamless scaled layers are available on the Ascender 48.
4.1.1 English 4. HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS 4.1 Safety instructions 4.1.1 English AR Y 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. • 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).
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 sécurité et de fonctionnement avant utilisation. Conservez les instructions de sécurité et de fonctionnement afin de pouvoir les consulter ultérieurement. Respectez toutes les consignes marquées dans la documentation, sur le produit et sur ce document.
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.
4.1.4 German 4.1.4 German Um den Betrieb dieses Geräts zu verstehen, raten wir Ihnen vor der Inbetriebnahme alle Sicherheits und Betriebsanweisungen genau zu lesen. Diese Sicherheits- und Betriebsanweisungen für einen späteren Gebrauch sicher aufbewahren. Alle in den Unterlagen, an dem Gerät und hier angegebenen Sicherheitsanweisungen einhalten. AR Y • ACHTUNG: um jegliches Risiko eines Stromschlags oder Feuers zu vermeiden, das Gerät nicht Regen, Feuchtigkeit oder intensiven Wärmequellen aussetzen.
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 seguridad y de funcionamiento para que pueda consultarlas posteriormente. Respete todas las consignas indicadas en la documentación, relacionadas con el producto y este documento.
4.2 Unpacking and inspection 4.2 Unpacking and inspection CAUTION! Mounting using only the front rack ears is sufficient for fixed installations. Additional support, such as the rear rack support or slide rails, is required for mobile applications, and recommended for all.
4.4 Cable and adaptator information 4.4 Cable and adaptor information A large choice of cables and adaptors are compatible with the Ascender 48. Please refer to the hardware specifications chapter to find the most suitable cables for your operations. 4.5.1 Signal descriptions AR Y 4.5 Hardware specifications For each type of signal, here are the levels and the impedance accepted by the Ascender 48. Analog SDTV Digital SDTV Levels Impedance Composite 0,7 Vpp + 0,3 Vpp 75 Ω S.
4.5.2 Supported video formats Analog computer Digital computer Type Levels RGsB R = 0,7 Vpp G = 0,7 Vpp + 0,3 Vpp B = 0,7 Vpp R, G, B = 0,7 Vpp RGBS Impedance Type Characteristics 75 Ω DVI RGB – 8 bits – 4.4.4 – 0/255 - TMDS HDMI® R, G, B = 75 Ω RGB or YUV – 10 bits – 4.4.4 or 4.2.2 – 0/255 – TMDS DiplayPort RGB or YUV – 10 bits – 4.4.4 or 4.2.2 – 0/255 – Main Link R, G, B = 0,7 Vpp RGBHV R, G, B = 75 Ω H = TTL and V = TTL 4.5.
4.5.5 Output computer formats 4.5.5 Output Computer formats Ascender 48 outputs support GTF (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. Ascender 48 offers a list of pre-defined output formats. The list of output formats is always displayed from increasing number of pixels per line and then number of lines.
4.6 Input specifications Ascender 48 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.
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4.7.2 Monitoring output Please see the formats available on the output: Format Signal Analog Computer/Video Ouput HDTV Computer Analog HDTV Analog Computer DVI-I Dual-Link Output HDTV Computer Digital HDTV Digital Computer 3G-SDI Output HDTV Digital HDTV Dual Video Optical SFP Module HDTV Digital HDTV AR Y Output Type Please note that SDTV and EDTV are not available on the standard output module and require the monitoring output module. 4.7.
4.8.2 LAN interface 4.8.2 LAN interface 4.8.3 Protocol Protocol Availability TCP Yes UDP Yes 4.8.4 IP address Availability Yes DHCP Yes 4.8.
4.9 Environmental specifications 4.9 Environmental specifications Dimensions: Weight: W 482 x D 552 x H 177 mm with rack mount and handles 19”W x 23,73”D x 6.97”H 19,4 kg / 42.77 lb (Compatible with a Standard 19” rack, Height = 4 U) AR Y W 445 x D 552 x H 177 mm without rack mount and handles 17, 52”W x 23,73”D x 6.97”H IN • Cooling air flows from front side to rear. • Max ambient operating temperature: < 40°C (< 104°F).
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 AR Y Ascender 48 manages the output HDCP detection according to one of the following criteria: - Hot plug, - 3-second period attempt. 4.10.3 Keys’ checking IN Keys’ checking is performed according to the most restrictive condition among the 2 following ones: - Every 2 seconds - Every 128 frames 4.10.
5.1.1 Rear panel 5. CONNECTING THE ASCENDER 48 5.1 Description 5.1.1 Rear panel 3 1 LIM IN AR Y 2 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 12 1. Power supply: 100-240 VAC; 8A; 50/60Hz; 345W; internal, autoswitchable 2.
5.1.2 Front panel 5.1.2 Front panel 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 15 IN AR Y 2 14 13 12 11 10 9 LIM 1. On/Off - Stand-by: Hold for 3 seconds for stand-by mode 2. 4,3’’ TFT color display (with WVGA resolution) 3. Contextual buttons 4. Menu scroll knob 5. Screen: #1 to #4: select a screen 6. Layer selection: Native Background: not scaled layer - A/B/C/D/E/F: scaled layers 7. Source selection: #1 to #12: access Frame #1 to #4 or Logo #1 to #4 - Color: fill in a layer with a color PR E 8.
6.1 Web-based RCS requirement 6. CONTROLLING THE ASCENDER 48 6.1 Web-based RCS requirement The recommended requirements are: - Adobe Flash® player 11.3 - 1Gb Ram - 200Mb of free space - 100Mb Network adaptor or above - 1920x1080 optimized screen resolution - 1366x768 as the minimum screen resolution. Operating system: - Windows XP SP3 or above - Mac OS v10.
6.3 Web RCS top Menu AR Y Once connected this screen will appear: IN 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 your IP address. It must have a unique IP address on the same network as your Ascender 48.
7.1 Functional mode 7. OPERATING THE ASCENDER 48 FROM THE WEB RCS 7.1 Functional mode AR Y Unlike some other devices, Ascender 48 is not defined by an overall operating mode. Each output is configured individually. Ascender 48 can be used in mixer mode, Soft Edge blending mode, as well as a Hybrid mode. 7.2 Display configurations 7.2.1 Single device configuration IN Standard output Ascender 48 outputs can be defined in many ways.
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7.3.1 Internal rate 7.3 Setup AR Y 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. IN 7.3.1 Internal rate Into the internal rate section, you have to define the global internal rate of the unit. This will be the output rate of your Program output.
7.3.2 Outputs section Once the source is defined, a resume of your outputs settings will be displayed under the tab STATUS. 7.3.2 Outputs section AR Y WARNING: Configuring the rate to follow a framelock input will lock the output frame rate to match the selected source. This is useful to eliminate the “strobing effect” which may be visible as an artifact of the framelocking process.
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7.3.4 Inputs section 7.3.4 Inputs section AR Y In this section, you will define which input is able to be set as a native background. The native background will be a non-scaled input display behind every layer. When an input is configured as a possible native background, you will lose the anamorphic aspect settings of this input (see Aspect ratio in chapter: 7.3.10 Input management).
7.3.7 The miscellaneous section Then in the NATIVE BKG setup menu you can register up to 8 sets of native Background per screen. AR Y For each set you can choose: Input source, Frames or color. Then you can choose the position as well: The position will be important in the case you choose a Frame/input which has a smaller resolution than the output resolution, your native background will be place according to this chosen posistion. LIM 7.3.
7.3.8 Output management 7.3.8 Output management Into the output section, you will be able to manage your output resolutions, formats, sync types, test patterns, etc... AR Y On the SETUP > OUTPUT TAB, the following screen will appear. LIM IN 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.
7.3.9 Input management LIM IN AR Y • Vertical or horizontal Color Bars – displays color bars • Grid – displays an 8x8 box grid pattern • SMPTE bars – displays the SMPTE color bar pattern • Vertical Burst – displays alternating black and white 1 pixel wide columns Centering – Displays a 1 pixel wide dotted line at the last pixel of the output • Circle – displays a circle, no matter what the resolution of the output is. This is useful for checking aspect ratio and geometry through your system.
7.3.9 Input management You now have access to a lot of input settings Under the SIGNAL tab, you will find: AR Y In this case, you can enter manually into each input settings by using the left menu: LIM IN - ACTIVE PLUG: Select the plug used by the unit at the moment. Only this plug can be displayed on your output. - S ETUP 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.
7.3.9 Input management AR Y Under the CONTROL section, you have: -IDENTIFY: Displays a number on your input to quickly identify the source -PATTERN: Enable test pattern on the input. It allows you to start working without any plugged source. -BLACK: Turn your input to black -FREEZE: Freeze/unfreeze your input -COMPOSITE SYNCH LOAD: Set up to Hi-Z (default) or to a 75Ohm load your input.
7.3.9 Input management Under the PULL DOWN section, you have: AR Y - 2:2: Enable/disable the 2:2 feature. Let it enable by default. The 2:2 is useful because it launches a specific frame/line algorithm when 2:2 content is played. - 3:2: Enable/disable the 3:2 feature. Let it enable by default. The 3:2 is useful because it launches a specific frame/line algorithm when 3:2 content is played. Next you have the ASPECT tab.
7.3.9 Input management KEYING FEATURE YOU HAVE 3 WAYS OF USING THE KEYING: AR Y With the keying feature, you will be able to key easily a color space or a specific luma on an input. Ascender 48 offer an individual keying for each input. Into the input settings, find the keying menu: - COLORKILLER: c lassic color keyer deleting a specific color space defined by user. IN - LUMAKILLER: Luma color keyer deleting a black & white range.
7.3.9 Input management KEYING ASSISTANT: To enable the keying assistant click on: Then use the white square to define an area which exemplifies the color you want to key. AR Y NOTE: You can use shift on your computer keyboard in order to size the white square. For the first application, we advise you to reset all the previous keying settings. Click on RESET to reset all previous settings. To start deleting, move your white square on your live image and then press ADD AREA. You can add several areas.
7.3.10 Library management HOW TO USE THE CREMATTE® KEYING: The CremaTTe® algorithm was developed by Analog Way to perform a high quality keying. If your live source contains some transparent area or if you need to key a difficult video of people with wispy hair, you need to use CremaTTe® algorithm. Using the CremaTTe® algorithm, we advise you to start by using the keying assistant. AR Y 1. Start to remove the main color using the white square in the keying assistant. 2.
7.3.11 Logo management To upload an image from a file, just position your mouse on the selected number frame. Then click on the upload button: and you will get the following window for letting you upload the file from your computer directly to the library on the unit. AR Y Then choose your Logo/Frame into your directory, press open to load it. To be able to use those Logos please refer to the chapter 7.4.6. Logos and Frames management. 7.3.
7.3.12 Confidence management Affect all your slots to an image in order to have all your slots filled: The confidence management allows a lot of settings on your confidence output. First of all you need to set up one of your output as a confidence output. To do that, please go under the preconfig menu, then “screens”. Select one of your screens and enable the “SET AS CONFIDENCE” button. The confidence button is only available on Program screens. LIM IN 7.3.
7.3.13 Monitoring management 7.3.13 Monitoring management IN AR Y The Monitoring output allows you to have a full Preview of your different outputs but also your sources. In addition, you have access to a lot of status shortcuts directly on the screen like HDCP status, KEYING status, FREEZE status etc.
7.3.14 Blending management 7.3.14 Blending management AR Y To have access to the blending management, you first need to built, into the Setup assistant, a screen with multiple outputs (screens section) Then go to the BLENDING section: IN First of all, please adjust your video projectors in the best way thanks to the grid test pattern. Remember that you can adjust the number of lines and rows on the grid test pattern.
7.3.15 Services management 7.3.15 Services management UPDATE: You have several way to update your Ascender 48: AR Y • by USB key: Simply download the update file on your computer from the website. Then take the file LivecoreUpdate_xxx.awp and copy it into the main directory file on your USB key. When the unit is running and the home menu is displayed, simply plug the USB key, the update is automatically detected. A warning messag will be displayed on the front panel screen of the unit.
7.3.15 Services management TEMPERATURE: HARDWARE INFORMATION: AR Y The temperature section will show you some component overheating alert if your unit reaches some temperature. If you have some alert enable, please contact your local technical support. PR E LIM IN Here is a resume of all the cards information, Name ID etc... This is only for maintenance purpose.
7.3.16 Control management 7.3.16 Control management In this menu, all specific settings, which can not be sorted under the other menus,are listed. AR Y Network The web interface loaded into the unit uses the IP configuration. Under INTERFACE, you can define a new: - IP address - Netmask - Gateway - Port: Choose the port - Protocol: Choose TCP (by default) or UDP Choose DHCP if you want an automatic IP address assignment. Under the Web RCS feature, you can define the communication Port.
7.4.1 Layer management 7.4 Edit 7.4.1 Layer management 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. PR E LIM IN To display an input into one of the available layers A, B, C, D, E or F simply drag and drop the input from the left to the layer on the chosen screen. Remember that a layer can be filled with an input but also with logos or frames.
7.4.2 Layer adjustments AR Y In this example, 4 inputs are affected to 4 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. IN The Preview screen is now displayed into the Program screen. By default, the unit works with the PRESET COPY mode. That means, after a TAKE, the Preview becomes the previous Program. In that way, it is really easy to play with 2 presets one after the other.
7.4.3 Effects Position/Size AR Y Transparency 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. Use the Transparency to give at your layer a transparent effect, all layers behind it, will appear less or more giving the transparency value.
7.4.4 Layer selection and native background AR Y Force Cross-Transition Enabling this function, you will disable the flying PIP feature. You will force the transition of the source into the layer instead of using the flying PIP. Going from the first picture to the second picture: A: In1 A: In2 With the force cross transition, layers stay in position and each layer fade the sources. B: In2 B: In1 Without the force cross transition, there is no fade, the layers fly until their final destination.
7.4.4 Layer selection and native background NOTES: 1/ Y ou cannot define your native background SET into this section, you can only load it. If you want to modify your set, you have to go to the SETUP > PRECONFIGURATION > SETUP ASSISTANT MENU. 2/ A set is affected to a preset (Preview or Program), in that way you can do transition between 2 sets of native background, simply load set 1 into the Program and then load set 2 into your Preview.
7.4.4 Layer selection and native background Other layer adjustments: - CLEAR BUTTON: This button allows you to clear the selected layer from your preset - CLEAR ALL BUTTON: Remove all layers from your preset - RAISE BUTTON: Increase the Z level (depth) of your layer AR Y - LOWER BUTTON: Decrease the Z level (depth) of your layer - A LIGN BUTTON: You need first to select at less 2 layers, then you can align them horizontally or vertically. - CONTENT SIZE: Set layer size to its content size.
7.4.4 Layer selection and native background Then fill all layers with the same inputs. AR Y NOTE: Be sure your input is set up as FULL SCREEN mode under ASPECT menu. Activating the Background Cut feature will calculate and apply automatically the best crop on all your layers in order to create one full screen image composed of 4 layers. LIM IN Click on MORE, then use the FILL feature: Using TAKE you can send your configuration to the Program output to see the result.
7.4.5 Preset load and save management AR Y - M IRROR BUTTON: The mirror button allows you to define for each layer the way it will be copied in the preset. You can choose to mirror the layer, flip the position, or flip the position and the data from another screen. To access this feature, you first need to be in a hybrid configuration with 2, 3 or 4 Programs (see chapter: 7.3.4 Screens), then into the Setup assistant, you need to activate the “screen mirroring”.
7.4.6 Logos and Frames management 7.4.6 Logos and Frames management 7.5 Live Use only the live mode when all your presets are correctly done and ready to use. This mode is for live use. IN On the right, you will find all your memorized presets under the tab called “ MEMORIES ”. A simple drag and drop on the screen will load your preset into the screen (Program or Preview). AR Y On the Edit section, you can have access to your 8 still slots. Those slots can be filled by logos and frames.
7.5 Live You still have access to the LOAD/SAVE/RESET preset feature. Once your preset is ready to send, use the T-bar, or the TAKE button. You still have access to FADE TO BLACK and STEP BACK buttons. AR Y When you use several screens, you have the possibility to load a preset in one of the screens. You can TAKE the Program on one screen separatly, or all at the same time, by clicking on this button: A FADE TO BLACK and a STEP BACK buttons are also available.
7.5 Live You now have 2 possibilities to display the Master memories. Click on the view button (on the right of Master Memory button), to have access to the block list or detailed list of master memories. AR Y To rename or display the detail of your master memory, use the detailed list view. IN SEQUENCE: The sequence feature consists on a timeline composed by 16 scenes. Each scene can be filled by a preset memory or by a master memory. Simply click on M or MM to choose between memory and master memory.
8.1.1 LCD screen 8. OPERATING THROUGH THE FRONT PANEL 8.1 Front panel 8.1.1 LCD screen AR Y Ascender 48 offers a LCD screen on the front panel which allows you to always have an overview of your settings. The LCD screen is a 4,3” diagonal size and a 800x480 pixels resolution. Analog Way developed an ergonomic HMI to help customer to setup the unit with the help of the front panel. You will find same settings into the front panel menu and into the Web RCS.
8.1.2 Front panel buttons Then you can build your own preset using the LAYER SELECTION buttons: AR Y • Press native BKG button then press a source button (1-8) to affect the SET 1-8 into the selected preset (selected screen/selected Program or Preview) • Press A, B, C, D, E or F to have access to a live layer, into this layer you can affect a source (press the SOURCE button 1-12) or affect a frame/logo pressing the FRAME/LOGO button and then press the SOURCE button 1-8.
8.2 Menu tree 8.2 Menu tree DASHBOARD DEVICE SUMMARY INTERNAL RATE STATUS SCREENS SCREEN STATUS (1 to 4) OUTPUTS IN OUTPUT STATUS (1 to 4) AR Y ABOUT INPUTS INPUT STATUS (1 to 12) LOGOS LIM FRAME STATUS (1 to 4) LOGO STATUS (1 to 4) OUTPUTS OUTPUT (1 to 4) SIGNAL FORMAT PR E RATE (STATUS) ANALOG TYPE RGBS RGsB RGB HV YUV DIGITAL TYPE RGB 0-255 RGB 16-235 YUV CONTROL PATTERNS CHANNELS ALL RED GREEN [...
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8.2 Menu tree SCAN TYPE SLOT IMAGE COLORIMETRY CONTRAST COLOR OPTIMIZE CLOCK PHASE USER GAIN RED GREEN IN BLUE AR Y BRIGHTNESS ASPECT ASPECT RATIO LIM ASPECT IN PR E PREDEFINED CROP ASPECT OUT 4:3 16:10 15:9 21:9 LETTERBOX 1:78 LETTERBOX 1:85 LETTERBOX 2:35 1:1 CENTERED FULLSCREEN CROPPED CROP FINDER TOP LEFT RIGHT USER FORMAT STATUS 66 5:4 PILLARBOX 1:33 BOTTOM [...
8.2 Menu tree LOGOS FRAME (1 to 4) SOURCE ASPECT RATIO ASPECT IN NONE 5:4 4:3 16:10 15:9 IN 21:9 AR Y ENABLE PREDEFINE CROP LETTERBOX 1:78 LETTERBOX 1:85 LETTERBOX 2:35 LIM PILLARBOX 1:33 ASPECT OUT 1:1 CENTERED FULLSCREEN CROPPED PR E CROP FINDER TOP BOTTOM LEFT RIGHT STATUS LOGO (1 to 4) SOURCE ENABLE ASPECT RATIO ASPECT IN [...
8.2 Menu tree NONE 5:4 4:3 16:10 15:9 PREDEFINE CROP AR Y 21:9 LETTERBOX 1:78 LETTERBOX 1:85 LETTERBOX 2:35 PILLARBOX 1:33 ASPECT OUT 1:1 CENTERED IN FULLSCREEN CROPPED CROP LIM FINDER TOP BOTTOM LEFT RIGHT PR E STATUS MONITORING OUTPUT SIGNAL FORMAT RATE ANALOG TYPE DIGITAL TYPE CONTROL PATTERNS CHANNELS ALL RED [...
8.2 Menu tree IMAGE GAMMA HDCP LAYOUT LAYOUT SELECTION PRESETS SCREEN TRANSITION DURATION LAYERS IN PROGRAM AR Y STATUS NATIVE BG SET COLOR R LIM G PR E LAYER B TRANSPARENCY TRANSITION TYPE SOURCE POSITION/SIZE X Y WIDTH HEIGHT RESET TRANSPARENCY TRANSPARENCY RESET CROPPING POS H SIZE H POS V SIZE V RESET BORDER STYLE COLOR R G [...
8.2 Menu tree ALPHA POS H POS V WIDTH HEIGHT TRANSITIONS AR Y OPENING CLOSING RESET EFFECTS FORCE TRANSITION SMOOTH MOVE FLIP H FLIP V IN FLYING CURVE RESET SPEED POINT 1 (START) POINT 2 (END) LIM RESET PREVIEW PR E NATIVE BG SET COLOR R G B TRANSPARENCY TRANSITION TYPE LAYER SOURCE POSITION/SIZE X Y WIDTH HEIGHT RESET TRANSPARENCY TRANSPARENCY RESET CROPPING POS H SIZE H POS V SIZE V [...
8.2 Menu tree BORDER STYLE COLOR R G B ALPHA AR Y POS H POS V WIDTH HEIGHT TRANSITIONS OPENING CLOSING RESET IN EFFECTS FORCE TRANSITION SMOOTH MOVE FLIP H FLIP V LIM FLYING CURVE RESET SPEED POINT 1 (START) POINT 2 (END) RESET MASTER ALPHA PR E LAYOUT SAVE PRESET LOAD PRESET CONFIDENCE GENERAL MARGIN BACKGROUND COLOR SCREEN LAYOUT SOURCE 1 SOURCE 2 SOURCE 3 [...
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9. Additional remote control systems 9. ADDITIONAL REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEMS AR Y Ascender 48 offers the ability to be controlled by multiple simultaneous connections. This functionality allows for multiple operator stations and operators. For example, one operator may connect a computer using the WebRCS and focus their efforts on managing Screen 1, while a second operator connects a second computer and uses the webRCS to manage Screen 2, 3 or 4.
10. Assembling and devices coupling 10. ASSEMBLING AND DEVICES COUPLING AR Y The Ascender 48 can be used in multiple device configuration such as a large multi-device screen blend (Hard Edge and Soft Edge). In cases where the blended screen involves more than one Ascender 48 device, it becomes desirable to improve the syncronization or effects and transitions between the multiple units, to ensure the consistency of any moving images which cross the boundary between devices.
11.1 Auto Calibration 11. MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT 11.1 Auto Calibration AR Y Ascender 48 includes an automatic calibration system. This system will calibrate all analog outputs/inputs thanks to internal test pattern. To be sure the calibration will do in the right way, please unplug all video input/output cable. The unit is able to perform itself the calibration without any other devices plugged. Go into the CONTROL menu, and then auto calibrate. LIM 11.
11.3 Dashboard (Web RCS) 11.3 Dashboard (Web RCS) On the Web RCS, you have access to a chart with global information on the unit. Please click on the Dashboard button: IN AR Y 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 Web RCS. Under CONNECTIVITY, you will find the current IP address of your unit and its MAC address.
12.1 HDCP 12. APPLICATIONS NOTE AND TIPS 12.1 HDCP AR Y 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. Ascender 48 is fully HDCP compliant, meaning that you will be able to use the Ascender 48 to accept HDCP protected sources and route them to any HDCP protected outputs.
13.1 Warranty conditions 13. WARRANTY 13.1 Warranty conditions IN AR Y 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. • 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.
14. Contact information 14. CONTACT INFORMATION GERMANY RMANY GDOM GERMANY FRANCE FRANCE ITALY UNITED KINGDOM UNITED STATES ITALY FRANCE ITALY SINGAPORE SINGAPORE UNITED STATES ORE AR Y UNITED KINGDOM LIM The Americas IN SINGAPORE Europe, Middle East & Africa Asia Pacific Analog Way Inc. Tel.: +1 212 269 1902 Fax: +1 212 269 1943 299 Broadway, Suite 1620 New York, NY 10007 USA Analog Way Pte Ltd Tel.
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