USER MANUAL Pulse LE version 4.
THANK YOU Thank you for choosing Analog Way. By following these simple steps, you should be able to operate the powerful Pulse LE (PLS200). TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION 4 1-1. PLS200 OPERATING MODE 4 1-2. USEFUL TERMS AND DEFINITIONS 4 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2-1. SAFETY INSTRUCTION 5 5 2-2. UNPACKING AND INSPECTION 10 2-3. RACKMOUNT INFORMATION 10 2-4. CABLE & ADAPTOR INFORMATION 11 2-5.
OPERATING THE PLS200 24 4-1. THE PLS200 FRONT PANEL 24 Overview Standby button Menu section Input selection section Freeze button PIP button Preset selection section Effect selection button Background Live button Take button 4-2. THE PLS200 MENU 27 Menu navigation Home menu 4-3.
-2. WORKING WITH THE RCS 43 Source input configuration Source output configuration Working with PIPs PIP configuration Layer transitions and effects Working with presets Working with audio Audio configuration OPTIONNAL REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE 46 6-1. Axion2 - Ref. ARC200 46 6-2. Orchestra - Ref. ORC50 46 6-3. TRK-800 - Ref. TRK-800 46 6-4. RK-300 - Ref. RK-300 46 EXAMPLES AND TIPS 47 7-1. ABOUT EXAMPLES 47 7-2. EXAMPLES 47 7-3.
INTRODUCTION 1-1. THE PLS200 OPERATING MODE This mode allows for a single Pulse LE to seamlessly switch and blend any of its 10 analog/digital inputs with any other of the inputs, add PIP or titling insertion on the live frame, while previewing your every move before going live. The Mixer mode is the Pulse LE native mode, and will display up to 4 layers (of which 2 live layers). * NOTE * : W e recommend resetting the device to its default values every time you set up your shows or events. 1-2.
HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2-1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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).
INSTRUCTIONS DE SECURITE Afin de mieux comprendre le fonctionnement de cet appareil nous vous conseillons de bien lire toutes les consignes de sécurité et de fonctionnement de l’appareil avant utilisation. Conserver les instructions de sécurité et de fonctionnement afin de pouvoir les consulter ultérieurement. Respecter toutes les consignes marquées dans la documentation, sur le produit et sur ce document.
INSTRUZIONI DI SECUREZZA 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.
SICHERHEITSHINWEISE 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.
INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 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 1 x Pulse LE (PLS200) seamless scaler/switcher 1 x Power supply cord 2 x DVI male to HD15 female and DVI female cable 1 x HD15 to 5 BNC cable 1 x Ethernet cross cable (for device update) 1 x Set of 3 audio 5 pin screw terminals 1 x RCS - Remote Control Software (PC only) * 1 x User manual (PDF version) * 1 x Quick Start Guide (PDF version) * WARNING ! If required, front handles of the device can be dismantled, but with caution.
2-4. CABLE AND ADAPTOR INFORMATION A large choice of cables and adaptors are compatible with the Pulse LE. To find which are to be used in your setup, please refer to the Hardware Specifications chapter. Please contact your distributor for a list of available cables and connectors for your Pulse LE. 2-5. HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS Input specifications • ANALOG COMPUTER: Connectors: Inputs #1-#4: female HD15. DVI Inputs #1-#2: female DVI-I (analog pins).
• HDTV - HD-YUV: Connectors: Inputs #1-#4: female HD15. DVI Inputs #1-#2: female DVI-I (analog pins). Formats: 720p/576p (60Hz), 1080i (50/60Hz), EDTV. Levels: Y = 1 Vp/p (0.7 V + sync.). Cr / Pr & Cb / Pb = 1 Vp/p (0.7 V + sync.). Sync.: Tri-level: ±0.3V (positive/negative). Bi-level: 0.3V (negative). Impedance: 75 ohms. • S.VIDEO: Connectors: Inputs #1-#4: female HD15. DVI Inputs #1-#2: female DVI-I (analog pins). Standard: PAL/SECAM: 15.625 kHz - 50Hz - 625 lines. NTSC (3.
Output specifications • ANALOG OUTPUTS: Connector: Outputs 1 (Main) & 2 (Preview): female HD15, DVI-I (analog pins).
Resolutions: Format Ratio Refresh Rate 640 x 480 4:3 50Hz 60Hz 72Hz 75Hz 800 x 600 4:3 50Hz 60Hz 72Hz 75Hz 848 x 480 16 : 9 50Hz 60Hz 72Hz 75Hz 1024 x 768 4:3 50Hz 60Hz 72Hz 75Hz 1280 x 720 16 : 9 50Hz 60Hz 1280 x 768 15 : 9 50Hz 60Hz 72Hz 75Hz 1280 x 800 16 : 10 50Hz 60Hz 72Hz 75Hz 1280 x 1024 5:4 50Hz 60Hz 72Hz 75Hz 1360 x 768 16 : 9 50Hz 60Hz 72Hz 75Hz 1366 x 800 15 : 9 50Hz 60Hz 72Hz 75Hz 1400 x 1050 4:3 50Hz 60Hz 72Hz 75Hz 16 : 10 50Hz 60Hz 72Hz 75Hz 1600 x 1200
Environmental specifications Dimensions: W 482 x D 330 x H 45 mm 19”W x 13,8”D x 1,8”H Weight: 4,3 kg / 9,5 lbs. (Compatible with a Standard 19” rack, Height = 1 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 (Pow
HDCP compliance If you want to use HDCP (High Definition Copy Protection) content from your sources, be sure pluging HDCP compliant screens or projectors. If it’s not the case, the output image could be disabled.
CONNECTING THE PLS200 3-1. CONNECTING THE PLS200 The Pulse LE can be set up with up to 10 different sources, and will drive up to 2 digital DVI-D sources, 2 SDSDI sources and 6 analog computer/video sources simultaneously. The versatility of the Pulse LE will allow for almost any event configuration and cater for all your projection needs. The intuitive rear panel of the Pulse LE will let you set up for the first time quickly and easily. Here is an example of a typical Pulse LE setup.
3-2. THE PLS200 REAR PANEL Overview The Pulse LE rear panel is equipped with 6 universal digital and analog inputs. Inputs #1 through #4 (4) are universal analog inputs. Inputs #5 & #6 share a DVI-D signal and a universal analog signal (plug the shipped Analog Way DVI/DB15 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: 1 x Universal Analog input on female HD15 connector. COMPUTER SOURCES: The device accepts the following computer signals: RGBHV, RGB/S, and RGsB on inputs #1 to #4 and DVI inputs #1 to #2.
RGBS VIDEO SOURCES: This signal is widely used in broadcasting and is available on European DVD player. The RGB/S signal is transmitted with 4 coaxial cables, and also has a better picture quality than COMPOSITE and S.VIDEO signals. The RGB/S connectors are usually BNC connectors for Broadcasting equipment, and SCART connector for DVD players. For inputs #1 to #5 and #8: connect a HD15 to 4 x BNC cable between the HD15 connector of the device and your RGB/S source.
Main Outputs MAIN OUTPUT: ANALOG: 1 x analog output for the main display device on female HD15 connector. DIGITAL/ANALOG: 1 x main output on female DVI-I connector (simultaneous analog and digital). AUDIO SWITCHER: Audio Stereo Switcher card features 6 inputs and 2 outputs. An additional auxiliary input can be mixed with any other input. Master Volume and individual input level can be adjusted. Each input and output offers balanced or unbalanced connections.
OPERATING THE PLS200 4-1. THE PLS200 FRONT PANEL Overview The highly intuitive front panel of the Pulse 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.
Standby button The STANDBY button allows users to put the Pulse 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. Menu section The Menu Screen of the Pulse LE is the visual interface to your Pulse LE menu.
PIP button The PIP button of the Pulse LE allows users to freeze the Main output current display or the active layer, depending on the freeze mode: Freeze All, freezes all visible layers, Layer Freeze, to freeze the current selected layer. Effect selection button The Pulse LE [EFFECT] selection button is a practical front panel shortcut to the Pulse LE Layer Effects menu (Opening and Closing transitions).
4-2. THE ‘PULSE LE’ MENU Menu navigation To access the Pulse 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 Pulse LE memory.
4-3. WORKING WITH THE OPS200 Reseting default values It is strongly recommended resetting all of the default values of your Pulse LE unit before setting up your shows and events. 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 Control sub-menu. Select Default Values by rotating the scroll knob, and press the [ENTER] button to enter your choice to restart your Pulse LE with its factory settings.
Input selection settings 1/ In the MENU section, press the [EXIT/MENU] button and select Input in the menu by rotating the scroll knob. Then press the [ENTER] button to enter the Input sub-menu. 2/ In the Input menu, select the type of input you have plugged into the Pulse LE by rotating the scroll knob (see Input Specifications). Then press the [ENTER] button to enter the types of inputs connected to the Pulse LE. 3/ Press the [EXIT/MENU] button to return to the main menu.
The Output menu also allows you to generate test patterns. The test patterns available through the Output menu let you quickly and reliably setup your projectors. 1/ In the menu section, press the [EXIT/MENU] button and select Output in the menu by rotating the corresponding knob. Then press the [ENTER] button to enter the Output sub-menu.
Mixer functions The Pulse LE offers a variety of mixer type transitions, including wipes, fades, and cuts. The transitions, transition times and fade/ wipe effects can all be setup through the Pulse LE Layer menu. Layer Transitions & effects The Pulse 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.
Creating Presets The Pulse 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, on your screen (see Working With the Pulse LE, p.36), go to the Preset menu by pressing the [EXIT/MENU] button, and select Preset by rotating the scroll knob, or press the PRESET button. Press the [ENTER] button to enter the Preset sub-menu.
Audio configuration To configure audio settings of the Pulse LE, plug all audio inputs into the device, and navigate to the Audio menu. 1/ Choose the audio mode, Break Away or Top Layer Follow, which you wish the audio to work in. * NOTE * : the Break Away mode will air the selected audio source, while the Top Layer Follow mode will air audio from the top most active layer of the Pulse LE.
HOME MENU [MAIN] Format : 1920 x 1080 Internal : 60Hz Current Layer : Live [MAIN] [PREVIEW] Live : Input 3 34 Live : Input 3
INPUT Config status Autoset all Synchronized (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 Analog Group 1 Analog Group 2 Analog Group 3 Input 1 Analog Input 2 Analog Input 3 Analog Input 4 Analog Input 5 Analog Input 6 Analog Input 6 Analog DVI 1 DVI 2 SDI 1 SDI 2 Type (i11) Autoset (i11) Enabled Audio input (i10) displayed when plug is not DVI-D (i11) displayed when plug is analog
MAIN OUT PREVIEW OUT Sync w/OUT (o1) Output status (A1) displayed in Mixer & Quadravision Mode (A2) displayed in Matrix Mode Output format Output rate Out Sync Polarity HDTV HDTV HDTV HDTV HDTV 640x480 800x600 848x480 1024x768 1280x720 1280x768 1280x800 1280x1024 1360x768 1366x800 1400x1050 1440x900 1600x1200 1680x1050 1920x1080 1920x1080 1920x1080 1920x1080 1920x1200 2048x1080 720p 1035i 1080i 1080p 1080sF 4/3 4/3 16/9 4/3 16/9 15/9 16/10 5/4 16/9 15/9 4/3 16/10 4/3 16
PRESET Preset Layouts 1 Bckgrnd + 1 PIP Split screen Split screen Split screen Split screen Split screen Split screen Step Back Save Preset Load Preset IMAGE (A3) Save from Main Preview Save to Memory 1 Memory 2 Memory 3 Memory 4 Save from Main Preview Save to Memory 1 Memory 2 Memory 3 Memory 4 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 adjust (b1) H Pos V Pos HV Pos HV Size (b2) H Size (b2) V Size (b2) Layer zoom (b3) H Pos V Pos H Size V Size Size templates (b3) (b1) Not available for Background Frame & Live (b2) Not available for Logos (b3) Not available for Frames & logos (b4) Only for Slide, Wipe and Stretch (b5) Only for Wipe and Stretch (b6) Only for Wipe, Circle and Stretch (b7) Only for Slide, Wipe and Circle Full Screen 3/4 Full Screen 2/3 Full Screen 1/2 Full Screen 1/3 Full Screen 1/4 Full Screen Transp
Versions CONTROL 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 RS232/LAN RS232 LAN LAN setup TCP UDP Sync. loss Enabled Input 1 (L3) Input 2 (L3) Input 3 (L3) Input 4 (L3) Input 5 (L3) Input 7 (L3) DVI 1 (L3) DVI 2 (L3) SDI 1 (L3) SDI 2 (L3) Device address... Remote address (L1) Gateway address... Device port... Remote port (L1) Netmask...
REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE 5-1. THE PULSE LE RCS RCS presentation Your Pulse LE is shipped with a Windows compatible control software. The RCS software allows you to control your PLS200 in exactly the same way as with the front panel of the device, only using your PC as a remote. 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. After the installation, launch the program and proceed to the network establishment. Software installation 1.
Software overview The RCS software for your Pulse LE is composed of several easily identified sections. The tabs menu (1) allows you to navigate through the equivalent of the Pulse LE front panel menu items (see also “The Pulse LE Menu”). The green window of the RCS (2) 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 an RS232 cable between the Pulse 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 RS232 as the connection type. In the drop-down menu, select the COM port number corresponding to the connected device (default is Port 1). 4/ Click apply, and wait for devices to synchronize.
5-2. WORKING WITH THE RCS Source input configuration Once your Pulse LE is wired up to your PC, the first step in properly configuring your machine is to individually select and parameter your inputs. 1/ Click on the “Inputs” tab of the RCS. 2/ In the Plug column of the “Input” page, select the plug type by clicking the appropriate field. 3/ Activate the input in the Enabled column if it is not. 4/ In the scroll-down menu of the Type column, select the signal type connected to that plug.
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 #10). 3/ Set the desired PIP attributes (size, position, zoom, border, transparency...). 4/ Click the Image tab to return to the main screen.
Working with presets The four Pulse LE user presets can be called back at any stage during your show or event. 1/ Click one of the four available Preset buttons to choose which memory you wish to use. Select Load to Preview from the dropdown menu, your preset will appear on the Preview screen. 2/ Once you have selected your preset, simply click the [TAKE] button to view the result on your main screen.
OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEMS 6-1. Axion2 Axion2: The Axion2 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. The Axion2 integrates a offline mode for setup the devices not connected. A sequences mode is also available for automatic recall of presets. 6-2.
EXAMPLES AND TIPS 7-1. ABOUT EXAMPLES Examples are intended to make the use of the Pulse 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 are 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 www.analogway.com, in the [Technical Support] menu, [User’s Manuals] menu. All Analog Way products equipped with an RS232 input are compatible with Crestron, AMX, Medialon, and most major control systems. TCP/IP control ports are also available on most Analog Way products, as standard or as options.
WARRANTY 8-1. ANALOG WAY LIMITED WARRANTY All Analog Way products have a 3 year warranty on parts and labor, back to factory. This warranty does not include faults resulting from user negligence, special modifications, electrical surges, abuse (drop/crush), and/or other unusual damage. 8-2. SERVICES AND RMA 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).
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Version : 4.00 - 14/12/11 Code : 140108 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.
