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THANK YOU By following these simple steps you will be able to obtain the most from your powerful Orchestra² and its many features. 1. INTRODUCTION 6 1.1 What is the Ochestra² 1.2 Useful terms and definitions 1.3 Ochestra² color codes 6 2. HARDWARE INSTALLATION 8 2.1 Safety instructions 6 7 8 4.1.1 English 4.1.2 French 4.1.3 Italian 4.1.4 German 4.1.5 Spanish 2.2 Unpacking and inspection 2.3 The Orchestra² rear panel 2.4 Hardware specifications 3. OPERATING THE ORCHESTRA² 3.
.2.8 Soft Edge setup 4.2.9 Image Settings 4.2.10 Logos & Frames 4.2.11 Controls Menu 5. OPERATING THE ORCHESTRA² 5.1 Using the joystick 5.2 Layer settings 27 27 27 5.2.1 Layer settings 5.2.2 Snap Function 5.2.3 Element Settings 5.2.4 Source Settings 5.3 Live backgrounds 29 5.3.1 Adding a background 5.3.2 Clearing a background 5.4 Frame backgrounds 29 5.4.1 Adding a Frame 5.4.2 Clearing a Frame 5.5 Working with PIPs 30 5.5.1 Adding a PIP 5.5.2 Selecting a PIP 5.5.3 Manipulating a PIP 5.5.
6. WORKING WITH A MATRIX 6.1 Matrix setup 6.2 Matrix configuration 7. EXAMPLES 7.1 About examples 7.2 Examples 8. SOFT EDGE BLENDING 8.1 Soft Edge blending 8.2 Soft Edge setup 9. WARRANTY 9.1 Analog Way limited warranty 9.2 Repair and return instructions 10.
1.1 What is the Orchestra² 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 What is the Ochestra² Orchestra² is a powerful intuitive and ergonomic remote controller designed to manage several switchers such as Eikos, Eikos LE, OPS300, OPS200, Pulse, Pulse LE, SmartVu, SmartVu LE, Smart MatriX, Smart MatriX LE, Smart Edge, Smart Edge FX, Smart Quad, Di-VentiX II or Eikos², Saphyr, SmartMatrix², Pulse², QuickMatrix and QuickVu systems, independently or simultaneously in any kind of combination, including Soft Edge Blending.
1.3 Orchestra² color codes LOGO: a “Logo” is a part of an image that can be flash captured from any video or computer source, by keying or image cut-out. Logos can be positioned anywhere on your screen. KEYING & TITLING: “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.
2.1 Safety instructions 2. HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.1 Safety instructions 2.1.1 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. • 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).
2.1 Safety instructions 2.1.2 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.
2.1 Safety instructions 2.1.3 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.
2.1 Safety instructions 2.1.4 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. • ACHTUNG: um jegliches Risiko eines Stromschlags oder Feuers zu vermeiden, das Gerät nicht Regen, Feuchtigkeit oder intensiven Wärmequellen aussetzen.
2.1 Safety instructions 2.1.5 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.
2.2 Unpacking and inspection 2.2 Unpacking and inspection When unpacking your Orchestra², please mind not to discard product packaging, as the removable feet and the rackmount ruler and screws are in the packing foam of the device. • 1 x Orchestra² (ORC50) remote controller • 1 x Power supply cord • 1 x Rack mount ruler and screws • 1 x Adjustable feet • 1 x Pen • 1 x User manual (PDF version)* • 1 x Quick start guide* * User manual and Quick start guide are also available on www.analogway.
2.3 The Orchestra² rear panel 2.3 The Orchestra² rear panel 1 7 6 5 4 3 1. On/Off switch 2. AC Connector 3. Auxiliary Display output 4. Auxiliary Ethernet Port (not in use, black caps) 5. Ethernet Port 6. Serial Ports (not in use) 7.
2.4 Hardware specifications 2.4 Hardware specifications Dimensions: Weight: W 450 x D 440 x H 180 mm 17.71”W x 17.32”D x 7.1”H 9 kg / 19.
3.1 The Orchestra² front panel 3. OPERATING THE ORCHESTRA² 3.1 The Orchestra² front panel 3.1.1 Overview 2 1 3 8 4 5 9 6 7 1. Settings section 2. Layout section 3. Preset memory section 4. Screen section 5. Source Main section 6. Source Preview section 7. Preset Edition section 8. User Effect section 9.
3.1 The Orchestra² front panel 3.1.2 Settings section The settings section of the Orchestra² allows you to access all of the Orchestra² menus and functionalities quickly and easily. The color widescreen 7� inch TFT touch screen will give you intuitive access to the device’s setup and configuration menus, and will guide you through the process with clear messaging.
3.1 The Orchestra² front panel 3.1.8 User Effect section The User Effect section of the Orchestra² gives you quick access to basic image transitions via the Cut, Fade and Slide buttons, and allows to store and recall layer transitions as presets via the 3 handy USER EFFECT buttons. 3.1.9 Transition section The Transition section of the Orchestra² will allow you to go live with whatever image, logo or PIP settings or changes you have made on your preview screen.
4.1 Operational configuration 4. STARTING WITH THE ORCHESTRA² 4.1 Operational configuration 4.1.1 User configuration When the Orchestra² starts up, the User page will be displayed over the Home page. Here, you can create a new user, or use an existing one. The first time you use the Orchestra², you will have to create a new user. 1. Press the NEW USER button on the touch screen. 2. The Orchestra² will display the User Edit screen, which allows you to name the new user as required.
4.1 Operational configuration To configure an auto launch: 1. Press the AutoLaunch tab, on the system configuration page. 2. You can Auto Login a selected user and Auto Load a selected show. To configure keyboard brightness and calibrate the joystick: 1. Press the Keyboard tab on the System Configuration page. 2. Rotate the corresponding knob to increase/decrease keyboard brightness. 3. Wriggle and turn the joystick, then let it return to its initial position.
4.2 Show settings 4.1.3 Show configuration For the Orchestra² to start piloting your external device(s), you must create a show to work in. The show will hold parameters for any connected device (as well as all other show parameters such as inputs, outputs, screens, presets...). 1. Press the Shows button on the touch screen, then press Create a New Show. 2. The Orchestra² will display the Show Edit screen, which allows you to name the new show as required.
4.2 Show settings NOTE: • Make sure LAN settings match those of your device. • Only TCP and UDP protocols are supported on the Orchestra². We recommend using the TCP protocol. 4. Press the OK button to confirm and return to the Devices page. The Orchestra² will connect to the device. Press the OK button to return to the Screen Setup page. NOTE: • Screen parameters should all be available now that a device has been added into the current Screen.
4.2 Show settings 3. Press Pattern to generate a pattern on the screen/device plugged to the slave device video out card if you wish to check the video Out setup. 4. Press TYPE to select the type of signal 5. Press ADJUST to tweak the Gamma value of the output selected. 6. Press the OK button to confirm and return to the Screen Setup page. 4.2.5 Input configuration To properly synchronize the slave device with your Orchestra², you must setup the inputs of the device into the Orchestra². 1.
4.2 Show settings 3. The Enable checkbox allows you to activate (default) or de-activate sources. De-activating a source will result in an inaccessible button on the Orchestra² front panel. 4.2.8 Soft Edge Setup The Edit Soft Edge tab will be available if the connected slave device is being used in Embedded Soft Edge mode (for example a Di-VentiX II) or if several units has been added to the screen for a multi-univ SEB.
4.2 Show settings 4.2.9 Image Settings The Image Settings page allows you to fine tune the source image of any input you have previously entered into your Screen. NOTE: This menu is accessible when working directly with live sources on the Orchestra² front panel (for more detail on Image Settings, please refer to the Layer Settings chapter). 1. In the Screen Setup page of the Orchestra², press Image Settings.
4.2 Show settings 4.2.11 Controls Menu The Controls page allows you to select the Tally trigger on the slave device. The Controls page also allows you to reset a device to its default values, or erase all image settings present on the device. To setup a tally signal with the Orchestra²: 1. On the Screen Setup page of the Orchestra², press Controls. 2. Press one of the four available Tally dropdown menu to select the source you want to use as a trigger. 3.
5.1 Using the joystick 5. OPERATING THE ORCHESTRA² 5.1 Using the joystick The joystick in the Layout section of the Orchestra² allows you to move, resize or zoom any selected element on the touch screen. To use the joystick to position elements on screen, select an element (logo, PIP...) and press the POS button, then, tilt the joystick left to move the selected element left, tilt right to move right, and so on. To use the joystick to resize elements on screen, select an element, and press the SIZE button.
5.2 Layer settings On the Element page, you will find a list of several accessible tabs. The Transition tab (default), which allows you to determine how a layer enters and exit your screen and the duration of the transition (cut, wipe, fade...). The Window tab, which will let you move and resize the layer. The Zoom tab, which will let you zoom in and out of a source and move it around within its layer. Settings: allows you to access all of the Orchestra² menus and functionalities quickly and easily.
5.3 Live backgrounds 5.3 Live backgrounds 5.3.1 Adding a background To add a Live Background (motion content layer) to your empty Preset, proceed as follows: 1. Press the BKGND LIVE button: activate the Live Background container rectangle on screen. The tactile screen of the Orchestra² will display a yellow rectangle, indicating the selected area, and your Preview output will display an empty selection rectangle. 2.
5.4 Frame backgrounds • Preset Edition: Save, load and modify presets. Various layer properties are also available in this section. • CLEAR ALL button: delete all layers. • Please refer to our user manual for all the functions in this section. 5.4.2 Clearing a Frame To clear a Frame from your Screen, proceed as follows: 1. Press the BKGND FRAME button to select the Background Frame you wish to clear from your Screen. 2. Press the CLEAR button once.
5.5 Working with PIPs 5.5.3 Manipulating a PIP PIPs on your Screen can be resized, positioned; you can add borders, transparency and create other effects. To position a PIP: 1. Select the PIP you wish to move. 2. In the Layout section, press the POS button, and move the PIP with the help of the joystick (see also Using The Joystick). 3. When you have reached the desired position, press the TAKE button to view the result on the Main output. To resize a PIP: 1. Select the PIP you wish to resize. 2.
5.6 Working with logos 5.6 Working with logos 5.6.1 Adding a logo To add a logo to your Screen, proceed as follows: 1. Press the ADD LOGO button to activate the Logo outline rectangle on screen. The touch screen of the Orchestra² will display a yellow rectangle, indicating the logo position. 2. The blue Source Preview section light will blink to indicate you can select the source you want to use as a logo. Press a Source Preview button (#1 to #8).
5.7 Preset memories 5.7 Preset memories 5.7.1 Saving a preset memory With the Orchestra², you have up to 64 presets memory. Each preset memory can save, at the given time, the exact situation for 6 screens. To manage to presets memory, select your screens in the screen section, make your preset for each screen and then press the SAVE TO PRESET button and choose your preset memory.
5.7 Preset memories 5.7.5 Improved Multiscreen Control STATUS MENUS New READY status menu: the new menu in the upper right hand corner of the screen shows you the current connectivity status of each of the 6 screens. READY is Dark Grey = no device configured on this screen. READY is light Grey = screen not currently connected. READY is Green = screen is connected and ready.
5.8 Transitions When overwriting presets, you will be prompted with a single popup asking how to handle the overwrite on each screen. The choices will default to «overwrite» or «save new preset» when available on each screen. If you do not want to update a particular screen, you can select «No Change». To confirm this popup, either press OK or press the desired preset memory button again. 5.8 Transitions 5.8.
5.8 Transitions 5.8.4 Step back The STEP BACK button in the Orchestra² Transition section, allows you to literally go back one step. If you have made a mistake in your Main output setup, and wish to revert to the previous state, press the STEP BACK button, then press the TAKE button, the Orchestra² will revert to the previous step. 3 functions associated with TAKE and T-BAR: - STEP BACK - short press activates the Step Back function - STEP BACK - long press to enable/ disable the PRESET TOGGLE function.
6.1 Matrix setup 6. WORKING WITH A MATRIX 6.1 Matrix setup If you are working with a matrix in your setup, you must add it into your show. To do so, follow these few steps: 1. On the Orchestra² show page, press Matrix Setup to enter the Matrices page. 2. Press Add, then press Edit if you wish to rename your matrix. 3. From the Type dropdown menu, select the type of matrix you are using. 4. Select the connection protocol in the Connection panel (we recommend using TCP). 5.
6.2 Matrix configuration 1. Press Edit Inputs to open the Inputs page. 2. Select Input 1 from the dropdown menu, and press the Matrix Mapping tab. 3. In the linked to Matrix dropdown line, select your Matrix. 4. Select Output 1 in the Matrix Output dropdown menu. 5. Repeat steps 2 & 3 for Inputs #2 to #4 (matrix outputs #2 to #4). 6. Press the OK button to return to the Screen Setup page.
7.1 About examples 7. EXAMPLES AND TIPS 7.1 About examples Examples are intended to make the use of the Orchestra² 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.
7.2 Examples Example #2 So Edge presenta on using the Orchestra² with one Di-Ven X II (Embedded So Edge mode) 1 PIP 2 1 PIP 1 PIP 3 4 Background Main out Preview out Ethernet Preview monitor OPT-8044VO Orchestra² - Ref.
7.2 Examples Example #3 So Edge presenta on using the Orchestra² with three Di-Ven X II (Embedded So Edge mode) 1 PIP 2 1 PIP 1 PIP 3 4 Background Main out Main out Main out Preview out Ethernet Et t Preview out Orchestra² - Ref.
8.1 Soft Edge blending 8. SOFT EDGE BLENDING 8.1 Soft Edge blending If you want to create a Soft Edge setup using only one unit, you need to set the unit in «Embedded SEB» mode and connect your Left projector to «Output 1» (Main) and your Right Projector to «Output 2» (Preview). In this «Embedded SEB» mode type of setup, your unit does not have a Preview anymore, unless the unit is equipped with an Optional Video Output Board. In this case, you can use the Optional Video Outputs for your Preview purposes.
8.2 Soft Edge setup You can also use the «Grid» test pattern in the «Output» - «Test Pattern» menu to help you properly align the projectors together. WARNING: D o not use the projectors’ Keystone function to correct image parallelism problems. Using the Keystone will make it impossible to use the Soft Edge Curves. Too small covering area. ☺ Projectors well aligned. Edges not paralleled Top and bottom not aligned. 7.
8.2 Soft Edge setup 18. W hen the adjustment becomes acceptable, switch OFF the test pattern and display your background source to do any fine tuning if required.
9. Warranty 9. WARRANTY 9.1 Analog Way limited warranty 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.
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