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THANK YOU Thank you for choosing Analog Way. By following these simple steps, you should be able to operate the powerful Eikos LE (EKS400). TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION 5 1-1. EIKOS LE OPERATING MODES 5 Mixer Mode Matrix Mode 1-2. USEFUL TERMS AND DEFINITIONS HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2-1. SAFETY INSTRUCTION 6 7 7 2-2. UNPACKING AND INSPECTION 12 2-3. RACKMOUNT INFORMATION 12 2-4. CABLE & ADAPTOR INFORMATION 12 2-5.
OPERATING THE EIKOS LE 4-1. THE EIKOS LE FRONT PANEL 29 29 Overview On/Off button Menu screen Menu scroll knob Control section Layer selection section Input selection section Freeze button Take button Effect Selection button Preset Selection button 4-2. THE EIKOS LE MENU 32 Menu navigation Home menu 4-3. WORKING WITH THE EIKOS LE 33 Operating modes Reseting default values Eikos LE color codes • A- Settings in Mixer Mode Source Input selection Input selection settings Input Sync.
• B- Settings in Native Matrix Mode 55 Source Input selection Input selection settings Working with Layers Source Output selection Output selection settings Working with Native Matrix Mode Working with Cut, Fade or Transitions Working with PIP Working with Mirror Mode Working with Frames/Logos HOME MENU 60 REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE 69 5-1. THE EIKOS LE RCS 69 RCS presentation How to use the RCS Software installation Software overview Serial connection Ethernet connection 5-2.
APPLICATION NOTES AND TIPS 7-1. ABOUT APPLICATION NOTES 81 7-2. APPLICATION NOTES 81 7-3. EXTERNAL PROGRAMMING 82 WARRANTY AND SERVICES INFORMATION 83 8-1. ANALOG WAY LIMITED WARRANTY 83 8-2.
INTRODUCTION 1-1. THE EIKOS LE (EKS400) OPERATING MODES Before you start setting up your Eikos LE for the first time, be sure you know what you actually want to do with it. The Eikos LE 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 (see the “Operating The Eikos LE” chapter, p28).
1-2. USEFUL TERMS AND DEFINITIONS BACKGROUND: a “Background” is a source, typically originating from a computer. Eikos LE enables you to work with live or still (frame) background sources - visually in back of all other sources. LAYER: a “Layer” is an image display element (such as a PIP window, Key, Logo(s) or Background) that has an associated visual priority — either in front (or in back) of another layer.
HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2-1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: 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, intense heat sources (such as heaters and direct sunlight).
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2-2. UNPACKING AND INSPECTION 1x Eikos LE (EKS400) 1x Power supply cord. 2x DVI male to HD15 female and DVI-D female Breakout Cable 1x HD15 to 5 BNC cable 1x Ethernet cross cable (for device update) 1x Set of 11 audio 5 pin screw terminals 1x RCS - Remote Control Software (PC only) * 4x Screws for handle removal (M4x12mm) 1x User manual 1x Quick Start guide WARNING ! If required, front handles of the device can be dismantled, but with caution.
2-5. HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS Description of the input formats supported by the device. • SDTV Standard Size Frame Frequency Line Frequency NTSC 525/480i 59.94Hz / 60Hz 15.735 KHz PAL 625/576i 50Hz 15.625 KHz SECAM 625/576i 50Hz 15.625 KHz Standard Size Frame Frequency Line Frequency 480p 525/480i 59.94Hz / 60Hz 31.47 KHz 576p 625/576i 50Hz 31.25 KHz • EDTV • HDTV (RGB or YUV) Standard Size Frame Frequency Standard 720p 1280x720 50Hz / 59.
• COMPUTER FORMATS The Eikos LE recognizes the following computer formats (Subsampled formats will be displayed with a degraded quality. For a pixel clock > 165 MHz).
Input specifications • ANALOG COMPUTER Connectors: Inputs #1 to #4: female HD15. Inputs #5-#6: female DVI-I (analog pins). Line frequency: Up to 130 kHz (165 MHz Max pixel rate). Resolution: Up to 1600x1200 @ 165Mhz, 1920x1200px. (RB, Max V size: 1200px, Max H size 2048px). Sync. types: RGBHV, RGB/S, RGsB (Sync On Green). Levels: R, G, B = 0.7 Vp/p. H & V Sync = TTL. Composite Sync = TTL and 0.3 V (negative). SOG (Sync On Green) = 0.3 V. Impedance: R, G, B = 75 ohms.
• S.VIDEO Connectors: Standard: Levels: Impedance: Inputs #1 to #4: female HD15. Inputs #5 & #6: female DVI-I (analog pins). PAL/SECAM: 15.625 kHz - 50 Hz - 625 lines. NTSC (3.58 - 4.43 MHz) : 15.734 kHz/60 Hz/525 lines. Y = 1 Vp/p (0.7 V Luma + 0.3 V Sync.). C = 0.3 Vp/p (Chroma Burst). 75 ohms. or • COMPOSITE VIDEO Connectors: Inputs #1 to #4: female HD15. Inputs #5 & #6: female DVI-I (analog pins). RCA.Standard: PAL / SECAM: 15.625 kHz - 50 Hz - 625 lines. NTSC (3.58 - 4.
AUDIO SETTINGS Settings Availability GAIN Balanced Audio YES: from - • Connector: Balanced or unbalanced mono/stereo inputs (all pin MCO male connector). 8 audio stereo inputs + 1 auxiliary (all balanced / unbalanced). Vi = +15dBV max. Zi = 40 Kohms (Balanced).
Signals: Levels: (negative). Impedance: RGBHV, RGBS and RGsB. R, G, B = 0.7 Vp/p. Sync. : Separate H & V = TTL Composite = TTL (negative). SOG = 0.3 Vp/p (negative). R, G, B = 75 ohms. • DVI (Digital Video Interface) OUTPUTS Connector: Outputs #1 (Main) & #2 (Preview): female DVI-I (digital pins). Signal: Digital Visual Interface (DVI)-TMDS single link. HDTV Resolutions: Format Resolutions: Ratio Available Refresh Rates 720p 16 : 9 50Hz 59.94Hz 60Hz 1035i 16 : 10 59.
• AUDIO OUTPUT Connector: Output #1 (Main) and #2 (Prelist): 2 Balanced or unbalanced mono/stereo outputs (on 5-pin MCO male connector). Vo max: Unbalanced = +15dBu (at 300Ω load). Outputs #1 to #2: Balanced & unbalanced connection Balanced = +21dBu (at 600Ω load). 4 Zo = 600Ω balanced. L+ L+ LL Zo = 300Ω unbalanced. GROUND(S) R+ G = 0 dB nominal. R+ R- R- BALANCED The video output generates a SDI signal in which is embedded only one stereo audio stream.
Environmental specifications Dimensions: W 480 x D 330 x H 88 mm 19”W x 13”D x 3.50”H Weight: 5.4 kg / 10.90 lbs (Compatible with a Standard 19” rack, Height = 2 U) Cooling air flow from right side to left side. Max ambient operating temperature: < +40°C (< +104°F).
Pin outs • VGA STANDARD VGA 1- Red 2- Green 3- Blue 4- ID Bit 2 5- Test (Gnd) 6- Red Return 7- Green Return 8- Blue Return 9- No Pin 10- Sync Return • DIGITAL VISUAL INTERFACE DVI Pin 1- TMDS Data 27- DDC Data 2- TMDS Data 2+ 8- Analog Vertical Sync 3- TMDS Data 2 Shield 9- TMDS Data 1- 4- Not used 10- TMDS Data 1+ 5- Not used 11- TMDS Data 1 Shield 6- DDC Clock 12- Not used 11- ID Bit 0 12- ID Bit 1 13- H Sync 14- V Sync 15- ID Bit 3 13- Not used 14- +5V (Po
HDCP compliance If you want to use HDCP content from your sources, be sure pluging HDCP compliant screens or projectors. If it’s not the case, the output image could be disabled. When displaying HDCP protected sources on non HDCP compliant equipment, the following message will be displayed on the device VFD screen: “Due to HDCP content, non HDCP screens cannot display protected sources” Screen will go to black without displaying the HDCP input image, or partially layer out non HDCP content.
CONNECTING THE EIKOS LE 3-1. CONNECTING THE EIKOS LE The Eikos LE can be set up with up to 12 different sources, and will drive up to 2 digital DVI-D sources, 2 SD-SDI sources and 8 analog computer/video sources simultaneously. The versatility of the Eikos LE will allow for almost any event configuration and cater for all your projection needs. The intuitive rear panel of the Eikos LE will let you set up for the first time quickly and easily. Here is an example of a typical Eikos LE setup.
3-2. THE EIKOS LE REAR PANEL Overview The Eikos LE rear panel is equipped with 11 universal digital and analog inputs. Inputs #1 through #4 (3) are universal analog inputs. Inputs #5 & #6 share a DVI-D signal and a universal analog signal (plug the included Analog Way DVI/HD15 adaptor cable to use DVI-D and analog signals simultaneously).
Inputs #1 to #6 UNIVERSAL COMPUTER & VIDEO INPUTS: Universal Inputs accept computer sources (RGBHV, RGBS, and RGsB (SOG) signals), standard TV/VIDEO sources (Composite video, S.VIDEO), Component video (YUV, RGBS & RGsB (SOG)), and HDTV sources (480p, 720p & 1080i). HD15: 1x Universal Analog input on female HD15 connector.
COMPONENT VIDEO SOURCES: The Component Video signal, also called YUV (Y, Pr, Pb) or BETACAM™, is widely used in broadcasting and is available on high-quality DVD players. The COMPONENT signal is transmitted with 3 coaxial cables, and also has a better quality picture than COMPOSITE and S.VIDEO signals. The COMPONENT connectors are usually RCA (x3), or BNC (x3). For inputs #1 to #4: connect a HD15 to 3x BNC cable between the HD15 connector of the device and your Component source.
DVI Inputs #1 - #2 DVI Inputs #1-#2 on the Eikos LE accept up to 2 live sources in Digital format. DVI-I : 1x digital (DVI) and 1 x analog input on female DVI-I universal connector. For analog sources, please use the breakout cable supplied. DVI-D DVI & ANALOG SOURCES: Analog Computer Sources SD/HD-SDI Inputs #1 - #2 SD/HD-SDI SOURCES: SD/HD-SDI Inputs #1- #2 on the Eikos LE accept up to 2 live sources in Digital formats. SD/HD-SDI: 1x digital input on female BNC connector.
Main Outputs MAIN OUTPUT: ANALOG: 1x analog output for the main display device on female HD15 connector. DIGITAL/ANALOG: 1x main output on female DVI-I connector (simultaneous analog and digital). VIDEO OUTPUT: Video Output card provides SD or HDTV formats in various signals and connectors from Composite Video to HDSDI.
OPERATING THE EIKOS LE 4-1. THE EIKOS LE FRONT PANEL Overview The highly intuitive front panel of the Eikos LE was designed by Analog Way engineers to simply and quickly meet all of your event needs. Within minutes, you will be able to enjoy its full potential and easily parameter most of its functions, without having to be an expert audio-visual engineer, leaving room for what is most important to our users: concentrating on their event.
On/Off button The STANDBY button allows users to put the Eikos LE into sleep mode, and startup again. The STANDBY button does not replace the ON/OFF switch at the rear of the unit, and is implemented essentially for ease-of-use in rackmount situations. --> Hold for 3 seconds for stand-by mode Menu screen The Menu Screen of the Eikos LE is the visual interface to your Eikos LE menu.
Input selection section The Input Selection section allows to select which input (#1 to #12) to display in a selected layer. Select one of 12 simultaneous inputs, (6 analog inputs, 2 DVI-D inputs, 4 SDI inputs) by simply pressing one of the Input buttons. Freeze button The Freeze button of the Eikos LE allows users to freeze the Main output current display or the active layer, depending on the freeze mode: Freeze All or to freeze the current selected layer [Input Freeze].
4-2. THE EIKOS LE MENU Menu navigation To access the Eikos LE menu, press the EXIT/MENU button in the control section (4). To highlight items in the menu which will appear on the VFD screen (2), turn the scroll knob (3) left or right to the desired menu item. When you have reached the desired menu item, press the ENTER button in the control section (4) to access that menu function. Pressing the ENTER button when a selection has been made sets the value to that selection in the Eikos LE memory.
4-3. WORKING WITH THE EIKOS LE Operating modes The Eikos LE offers 2 modes to work from: the Mixer Mode, which is the Eikos LE default mode and the Matrix Mode, which turns your Eikos LE into a true 12 x 2 scaled matrix with numerous effects and PIPs and logos. * NOTE * : In Mixer Mode, the Eikos LE will only let you work on your preview screen (direct access to main screen is locked).
Eikos LE 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.
A- SETTINGS IN MIXER MODE Source Input selection Plug your sources thanks to the 6 universal inputs, 2 DVI-I Inputs or 4 SDI inputs. Don’t forget that the 2 DVI-I inputs can be used with DVI-D computer sources (DVI#1 & DVI#2) but also with a DVI-A adaptor for analog sources too (source #5 & #6) shipped with your unit. Be sure that all connectors are firmly attached using all available locking screws.
Source output selection Once your inputs all have been configured, the output settings of the Eikos LE must be set according to the machines plugged on your Eikos LE main and preview outputs (video projector, preview monitor...). * NOTE *: If you want to use HDCP content from your sources, be sure to attached HDCP compliant screens or projectors. If it’s not the case, the output image could be disabled.
Preview Features The Preview output can display all adjustments before the Take. All current layers for the Main are defined by a colorful frame on Preview. They are identified by a letter and a number with the same color.
To have better visualize all aspects of your inputs, two modes are available, when the Mosaic Preview button is activated (Red light solid button): - One live source mode: Select your Layer and the source you want to put on it. The input selected will be displayed at full frame rate on your Mosaic Preview Press a Layer button (Bkgnd Live, PIP1 or 2) --> Press the Live source chosen - Refresh still source mode: To have a cyclic refreshment of all your inputs, select a layer and put it to black.
Working with Layers To attach a source to a layer, press the Layer button, press the Source# you want to attach. Ex: Background Live → Source #4 The source number 4 will be displayed in the Background live. Press Take to view the result on the main screen. To delete a Layer from the Preview screen: Press Layers # → Press Black button Press Take to view the result on the Main screen. To delete every Layers on your Preview screen: Hold the Black button briefly Press Take to view the result on the Main screen.
Even the Logo and Frame buttons can access to their own settings, but a source # has to be affected too.
PIP adjustment menu To have access to the PIP adjustment menu, a source has to be affected to your PIP: Press PIP# button → Press source # Once a source is attached to PIP, you can have access to the PIP adjustment Menu: Press PIP # button Press Take to view the result on the main screen. To adjust PIPs, there is a shortcut on a front panel too: Press PIP# button → Press Pos/size/zoom button PIP configuration All the settings and shortcuts available for layers are available for PIPs.
PIPs with Transitions & Borders Transitions: All the settings are available in the Layer Menu after pressing the selected PIP. The transition effects have some shortcut on the front panel too. To Use it: Press the selected PIP# → Press the Cut, Fade, User #1 or User #2 button The effect will be immediately attached to the selected PIP. Concerning the User 1 and User 2 button, they have to be set up before in the : Control menu → Prog.
The Eikos LE offers 33 seamless transition effects including 31 options, in addition to a dissolve (fade) and a cut effect.
A B A A B B SLIDE DOWN HARD B A B A SLIDE UP HARD A SLIDE RIGHT HARD B B SLIDE ANGLE TOP LEFT CORNER HARD SLIDE LEFT HARD SLIDE ANGLE TOP RIGHT CORNER HARD A SLIDE ANGLE BOTTOM LEFT CORNER HARD A B SLIDE ANGLE BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER HARD Border: The border has to be setting up in the Layer menu: Press PIP# button → go in border menu → select and set your border with colour and size Press Take to view the result on the main screen.
Capturing still Frames 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 → record Frame menu→ Frame # Choose the frame number slot and wait until the unit to finish saving. Your frame is now saved and you can use it through the background frame button.
Memorizing Frames The Eikos LE can memorize up to 8 frames from any resolution (see Capturing still Frames). 1. In the Input Selection section, press the source button (#1 to #12) of the source you wish to record as a frame. The source button will start blinking. Press the TAKE button to display that source on the main display. 2. Select Logos/Frames in the menu by rotating the scroll knob, then press the ENTER button. 3.
Layer transitions & effects The Eikos LE offers a wide variety of transitions between the scenes you create for your shows and events. It allows for live recall of 4 user presets, each of which you can edit at any given time. 1. Whether catering for complex event setups, or putting together intricate shows, your EikosLE will also deliver some of what you could expect from a dedicated mixer, along with its switcher and scaler capabilities. 2. In the Layer Selection section, press the PIP1 button.
The logos are captured with the same size as is visible on the Main output without any form of adjustments. If zooming is required resize the PIP or use the layer or input zoom. A logo captures the state of the defined area on the specified output at the Main 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.
Memorizing logos in the Eikos LE 1. In the Input Selection section, press the source button (#1 to #12) of the source you wish to record as a logo. The source button will start blinking. 2. Select the Logos/Frames menu by scrolling through the menu with the scroll knob, then pressing the ENTER button. 3. Select Record Logos in the Logos/Frames menu by rotating the scroll knob, then pressing ENTER. A small white rectangle will appear on your main display, indicating the logo that will be captured. 4.
Creating Presets The Eikos LE allows the creation of user defined presets very easily. Any setup you have configured on screen, can be stored into one of the 4 available user presets. 1. After having configured layers, PIP transitions, logos... on your screen (see Working with the Eikos LE, p.32), 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.
Special Features Dynamic Fit - Dynamic & Automatic adjustment of the PIP to fit the source image borders (Black Stripe) PIP - Automatic adjustment of the PIP (Ratio) to fit the source image borders during a transition Smooth Move effect - Smooth Move PIP control the acceleration of the PIP. The time can be different between the opening and closing PIP.
Transparent Background - Transparent Background allows you to remove the black band on sources in the background live layer in order to display behind a background frame or background color.
Working with DSK (Chroma / Luma key) - Eikos LE allows to use a live source with green or blue (or any color) background and to key it over another live input - Background is removed and replaced by another source. - Title can be keyed (DSK) on Analog or Digital Sources. => + To use Keying, first select a source in the desired layer: Layer button -> source number button Then in the main menu, select the Keying/Titling menu. You now have several choices to key your sources.
For Chroma Key: Chroma Keying is used to key from a particular color. It produces a soft-edged key which is most suitable for moving images and “weatherman” style applications. Color grabber: Select Chroma Key menu -> 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.
B- SETTINGS IN MATRIX MODE Source Input selection Same as MIXER Mode. Input selection settings Same as MIXER Mode. Working with Layers Same as MIXER Mode. Settings Background Live (Output #1 & Output #2) PIP #1 PIP #2 Position YES YES YES Size YES YES YES Zoom YES YES YES Transparency YES YES YES Border YES YES YES Opening effects YES YES YES Closing effects YES YES YES Smooth move YES YES YES H Flip / V Flip YES YES YES Source output selection Same as MIXER Mode.
Output selection settings To set up the outputs, go in the Output #1 or Output #2 menu and choose first the appropirate format/resolution and then the adapted rate for your screens by using the knob button and the Enter button. Output# → Output Format → 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.
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, it’s the same way than in the Mixer Mode except the fact that you have to use the Matrix # buttons first.
Working with Mirror Modes The Mirror Matrix Mode is a specific Matrix Mode where the output #2 will be the perfect mirror copy of the output #1. In that way, each settings apply to output#1 will be performed on the output #2 too. Mode Menu → Native Matrix mode menu → Mirror Mode To use the Mirror mode, just perform your setting and operation from the Matrix output #1. Nevertheless you can do manipulation on the output #2 at any time.
3- Copy & H.pos Flip mode: the output #2 will be exactly the same as the output #1 except the fact that the selected layer will have its H position flipped (standard Mirror Mode). ❸ OUTPUT #1 OUTPUT #2 Frame 4- Copy & H.Flip all modes: the output #2 will be exactly the same as the output #1 except the fact that the selected layer will have its H position and data flipped. ❹ OUTPUT #1 OUTPUT #2 *NOTE*: Remember that to simplify the use of this feature, you need to manipulate the Output #1.
HOME MENU MIXER MODE MATRIX MODE [MAIN] [OUT 1] Format : 1920 x 1080 Rate : 50Hz Lock : internal Format : 1920 x 1080 Rate : 50Hz Lock : internal MAIN PREVIEW ---------+----------------+------------Logo2 | Logo #1 | Logo #8 Logo1 | Logo #1 | Logo #7 Pip2 | SDI 1 | SDI 4 Pip1 | DVI 1 | DVI 2 Live | Input 1 | Input 8 Frame | Frame 1 | Frame 8 | OUT 1 | OUT 2 ---------+--------------+---------Logo1 | Logo #1 | Logo #8 Live | Input 1 | SDI 4 Frame | Frame 1 | Frame 8 [OUT 2] Format : 1920 x 1080 Rate :
MODE Mixer Mode Matrix Mode INPUT Config status Autoset all (i1) displayed when plug is not SDI (i2) displayed when type is analog video (i3) displayed when plug is analog (i4) displayed for input ln1, ln2, ln8, DVI1 & DVI2 (i10) displayed when plug is not DVI-D (i11) displayed when plug is analog Synchronized Analog Group 1 Analog Group 2 Analog Group 3 Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 Input 5 Input 6 Input 1 Analog Input 2 Analog Input 3 Analog Input 4 Analog Input 5 Analog Input 6 Analog DVI 1 DV
MAIN OUT (A1) OUTPUT 1 (A2) PREVIEW OUT (A1) OUTPUT 2 (A2) Sync w/OUT 1 (o1) Output status (o1) only for Preview out/Output2 (o2) depending on output format (o3) computer & HDTV only (o4) Interlaced output only (A1) displayed in Mixer & Quadravision Mode (A2) displayed in Matrix Mode Output format 640x480 800x600 848x480 1024x768 1280x720 1280x768 1280x800 1280x1024 1360x768 1366x800 1400x1050 1440x900 1600x1200 1680x1050 1920x1080 1920x1080 1920x1080 1920x1080 1920x1200 2048x1080
VIDEO OUT Connection Main / Output 1 Preview / Output 2 (o1) available in near future (o2) according to output format Output status Output format Output rate Position / Size adjust SDTV PAL SDTV NTSC EDTV 480p EDTV 576p HDTV 720p HDTV 1035i HDTV 1080i HDTV 1080p HDTV 1080 sF 23.97 Hz (o2) 24 Hz (o2) 25 Hz (o2) 29.97 Hz (o2) 30 Hz (o2) 50 Hz (o2) 59.
MOSAIC MODE (A6) Refresh current Refresh all (A6) displayed when an input is active IMAGE (A3) Auto Centering (R1) Blanking Adjust (R2) (A3) displayed when an input is active H position V position H size V size... Cropping (R2) H position V position H size V size...
LAYER (A3) Layer copy Mode (b6) Standard Mode Full Copy Copy & H. Pos Flip Copy & H.
LOGOS/FRAMES Record Frames Record Logos Frame 1 Frame 2 (Empty) (lf1) Frame 3 Frame 4 Frame 5 (Empty) (lf1) Frame 6 (Empty) (lf1) Frame 7 Frame 8 (lf1) Empty if slot is free for a Frame (lf2) Empty if slot is free for a logo (lf3) Displays only list of valid Frames and Logos (lf4) Displays only for animated Logo (lf5) Displays according to keying type chosen Position / Size Adjust H. Pos. V. Pos. H. Size V.
AUDIO Mode Breack away TopLayer follow Source settings Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 Input 5 Input 6 DVI 1 DVI 2 SDI 1 SDI 2 SDI 3 SDI 4 Aux.
CONTROL Versions Vers.: 3.00 BETA l1=xxxx l2=xxxx l3=xxxx l4=xxxx 0=xxxx MM K=xxxx MF K=xxxx CA V=xxxx FA V=xxxx TH V=xxxx CS V=xxxx (L1) UDP only (L2) Confirmation asked (L3) Only for User 1 & User 2 (L4) Visible if Sync. Loss is activated RS232/LAN RS232 LAN LAN setup TCP UDP Sync. loss Enabled Input 1 (L4) Input 2 (L4) Input 3 (L4) Input 4 (L4) Input 5 (L4) Input 6 (L4) DVI 1 (L4) DVI 2 (L4) SDI 1 (L4) SDI 2 (L4) SDI 3 (L4) SDI 4 (L4) Device address... Remote address (L1) Gateway address...
REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE 5-1. THE EIKOS LE RCS RCS presentation The RCS will give you a powerful tool to exploit all the features of your Eikos LE at distance. By LAN, or RS-232, you will be able to do exactly the same manipulation as you could do from the front panel. USer-friendly and easy-to-use, you will take the hand quickly with it. How to use the RCS ? You have to install the software on a Computer and have a LAN board or RS-232 link to use the RCS.
Software overview The RCS software for your Eikos LE is composed of several easily identified sections. The tabs menu allows you to navigate through the equivalent of the Eikos LE front panel menu items (see also “The EIKOS LE Menu” p.60). The green window of the RCS represents your Preview window, and can be used to parameter sources, frames, layers and logos directly by clicking on the corresponding button, then navigating through the different available tabs.
Serial connection 1. Connect a RS-232 cable between the Eikos LE and your PC, then power on your devices. 2. Click on the RCS program file on your PC to run the software. 3. Click on the “Connections” tab and select RS-232 as the connection type. In the dropdown menu, select the COM port number corresponding to the connected device (default is Port 1). 4. Click apply, and wait for devices to synchronize. The RCS will display the following connection message : “Device Connected”. 5.
5-2. WORKING WITH THE RCS Operating mode To choose the operating mode you want your Eikos LE to work in, simply click the “Mode” tab, then select the desired mode by clicking on one of the two mode buttons (Mixer or Sync Matrix). * NOTE *: for further details on different modes, restrictions and settings, please refer to the “Working with the Eikos LE” chapter, p.33, and the “Home Menu” chapter p.60.
Working with PIPs The Eikos LE allows users to manipulate 2 PIPs (Picture In Picture) which you can move, size, crop or zoom, apply transparency or transitions to. PIP configuration 1. Click on the Image tab of the RCS interface. The empty Image screen will appear on screen. 2. By clicking on the drop-down menu in the Preview section, situated next to the layer you wish to use as a PIP, you will access the image parameters of the PIP source you select (#1 to #12). 3.
Working with Logos It is possible to store up to 8 logos in the Eikos LE non volatile memory. Logos work in much the same way as frames, and can be recorded from any of the Eikos LE’ 12 sources. Logos have more attributes than frames. They can be sized, positionned, but also keyed via color cutout selection or Luma Key. Memorizing Logos 1. In the Input Selection section, click on the source button (#1 to #12) of the source you wish to record as a logo. 2.
Creating Presets The Eikos LE allows the creation of user defined presets very easily. Any setup you have configured on screen, can be stored into one of the 4 available user presets. 1. After having configured layers, PIP transitions, logos... on your screen (see “Working with the RCS” chapter, p. 72), click on one of the four available Preset buttons. 2. In the dropdown menu, choose Save From Main or Save From Preview to determine which screen you want to memorize the preset from. 3.
Working with Audio The Eikos LE allows to work with up to 10 stereo inputs, 1 auxiliary input, and 2 embedded SDI audio inputs (via the SDI BNC connectors), all accessible via the Audio menu of the Eikos LE, and which can be affected to one or both of the 2 independent symetrical/asymetrical outputs of the device. Audio configuration To configure audio settings of the Eikos LE, plug all audio inputs into the device, and click on the Audio tab of the RCS home page. 1.
OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEMS 6-1. Axion2 Analog Way engineers have designed several remote controllers specifically made for easy control of the Di-VentiX II, Eikos, Eikos LE, OPS300, OPS200, Pulse, Pulse LE, SmartVu and SmartVu LE, Smart MatriX, Smart MatriX LE, Smart Edge, Smart Quad. Axion2: The Axion2 is an ergonomic and reliable remote controller for rental & staging/multi-venues at an optimal price/performance ratio.
6-2. ORCHESTRA Analog Way engineers have designed several remote controllers specifically made for easy control of the Di-VentiX II, Eikos, Eikos LE, OPS300, OPS200, Pulse, Pulse LE, SmartVu and SmartVu LE, Smart MatriX, Smart MatriX LE, Smart Edge and Smart Quad. Orchestra: The Orchestra is an ergonomic and reliable remote controller for rental & staging/ multi-venues at an optimal price/performance ratio. It controls simultaneously up to 6 screens in a single or multiple display configuration.
6-3. TRK-800 Analog Way engineers have designed several remote controllers specifically made for easy control of the Ekos, Eikos LE, OPS300, OPS200, Pulse, Pulse LE, SmartVu and SmartVu LE, Smart MatriX, Smart MatriX LE, Smart Edge and Smart Quad. TRK-800: Triple Remote Keypad designed to control up to 3 units.
6-4. RK-300 Analog Way engineers have designed several remote controllers specifically made for easy control of the Eikos, Eikos LE, OPS300, OPS200, Pulse, Pulse LE, SmartVu and SmaVu LE, Smart MatriX, Smart MtriX LE, Smart Edge and Smart Quad.
APPLICATION NOTES AND TIPS 7-1. ABOUT APPLICATION NOTES Application notes are intended to make the use of the Eikos LE as easy as possible, by providing visual help in setting up your equipment. In an effort to make the use of our machines the most pleasant experience possible, the Analog Way team is constantly aiming to create easy to follow examples, update information, and furnish our website with useful user information. Please check on www.analogway.com. 7-2.
7-3. EXTERNAL PROGRAMMING If you need to use your own Software Control program from a PC or automation, the device allows communication through an ASCII code protocol. All commands can be found on the CD-Rom shipped with the Eikos LE in the “External Programming” file. Information can also be found in the “Progrmmer’s Guide” on certain media or documentation (website, CD-Rom,...).
WARRANTY 8-1. ANALOG WAY LIMITED WARRANTY All Analog Way products have a 3 years warranty on parts and labor, back to factory. This war- ranty does not include faults resulting from user negligence, special modifications, electrical surges, abuse (drop/crush), and/or other unusual damage. 8-2.
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Version: 4.00 - 22/06/2012 Code: 140120 Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice The illustrations and screens described in this manual may be exaggerated or simplified for easy recognition and may be slightly different from the actual unit.
