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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 Smart MatriX LE (SMX100). TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION 4 1-1. SMART MATRIX LE 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 10 2-5.
OPERATING THE SMART MATRIX LE 4-1. THE SMART MATRIX LE FRONT PANEL 25 25 Overview On/Off button Menu screen Menu scroll knob Control section 4-2. THE SMART MATRIX LE MENU 27 Menu navigation Home menu 4-3.
OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEMS 46 6-1. AXION 2- Ref. ARC200 46 6-2. ORCHESTRA - Ref. ORC50 47 6-3. REMOTE KEYPAD - Ref. RK-300 48 6-4. TRIPLE REMOTE KEYPAD - Ref. TRK-800 49 EXAMPLES AND TIPS 50 7-1. ABOUT EXAMPLES 50 7-2. EXAMPLE 51 7-3. EXTERNAL PROGRAMMING 52 WARRANTY AND SERVICES INFORMATION 53 8-1. ANALOG WAY LIMITED WARRANTY 53 8-2.
INTRODUCTION 1-1. THE SMART MATRIX LE OPERATING MODE Before you start setting up your Smart MatriX LE for the first time, be sure you know what you actually want to do with it. The Smart MatriX LE offers one operating mode, 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 Smart MatriX LE” chapter, p25).
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).
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. 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.
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 Smart MatriX LE (SMX100) 1 x Power supply cord. 2 x DVI male to HD15 female and DVI-D female Breakout 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 * 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 Standard Size Frame Frequency Standard 720p 1280x720 50Hz / 59.94Hz / 60Hz SMPTE 296M 1035i 1920x1035 59.
• COMPUTER FORMATS The Smart MatriX 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: Inputs #1 to #4: female HD15. Inputs #5 & #6: female DVI-I (analog pins). Standard: PAL/SECAM: 15.625 kHz - 50Hz - 625 lines. NTSC (3.58 - 4.43 MHz): 15.734 kHz/60Hz/525 lines. Levels: Y = 1 Vp/p (0.7 V Luma + 0.3 V Sync.). C = 0.3 Vp/p (Chroma Burst). Impedance: 75 ohms. • 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 - 4.43 MHz) : 15.
AUDIO SETTINGS Settings Availability GAIN YES: from - Balanced Audio YES: Left and Right • Connector: ∞ to + 18dB Balanced or unbalanced mono/stereo inputs (all pin MCO male connector). 8 audio stereo inputs + 1 auxiliary. Input #1 to #6: Unbalanced. Aux. & input #7: Balanced. Adjustable Level per input. Vi = +15dBV max. Zi = 40Kohms (Balanced).
• DVI (Digital Video Interface) OUTPUTS Connector: Signal: Resolutions: Outputs #1 & #2: female DVI-I (digital pins). Digital Visual Interface (DVI)-TMDS single link.
Communication specifications • COMMUNICATION PORTS REMOTE RS-232 Connector: DB 9 female Protocol: RS232 Data Rate: 9600 Bauds, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity bit, no flow control by default. DTR & RTS needed for upgrade. • LAN Connector: Protocol: Ethernet: RJ45 TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) or UDP (User Datagram Protocol). Base 10/100 Environmental specifications Dimensions: W 480 x D 330 x H 44 mm 19”W x 13.8”D x 1.74”H Weight: 4.
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 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 displayingHDCP 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 SMART MATRIX LE 3-1. CONNECTING THE SMART MATRIX LE The Smart MatriX LE can be set up with up to 10 different sources, and will drive up to 2 digital DVI sources, 2 SD/HD-SDI sources and 6 analog computer/video sources simultaneously. The versatility of the Smart MatriX LE will allow for almost any event configuration and cater for all your projection needs. The intuitive rear panel of the Smart MatriX LE will let you set up for the first time quickly and easily.
3-2. THE SMART MATRIX LE REAR PANEL Overview The Smart MatriX LE rear panel is equipped with 8 universal digital and analog inputs. Inputs #1 through #4 (3) are universal analog inputs. Inputs #5 & #6 (4) share a DVI signal and a universal analog signal (plug the included Analog Way DVI/HD15 adaptor cable to use DVI 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.
COMPUTER SOURCES: The device accepts the following computer signals: RGBHV, RGB/S and RGsB on inputs #1 to #6. 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.
AUDIO SWITCHER: Audio Stereo Switcher card features 10 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. It should be noted that the management of the audio output follows the selection of video layers. Two modes are available: Top Follow or Breakaway. In Top Follow Mode, the audio follows the topmost video layer (after having pressed TAKE).
OPERATING THE SMART MATRIX LE 4-1. THE SMART MATRIX LE FRONT PANEL Overview The highly intuitive front panel of the Smart MatriX 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 Smart MatriX 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 Smart MatriX LE is the visual interface to your Smart MatriX LE menu.
4-2. THE SMART MATRIX LE MENU Menu navigation To access the Smart MatriX 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.
4-3. WORKING WITH THE SMART MATRIX LE Operating modes The Smart MatriX LE offers 1 mode to work from: the Native Matrix mode, which turns your Smart MatriX LE into a true 10 x 2 scaled matrix with numerous Live effects. Reseting default values It is strongly recommended resetting all of the default values of your Smart MatriX 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.
SETTINGS IN NATIVE MATRIX MODE Source Input selection Plug your sources thanks to the 6 universal inputs, 2 SD/HD-SDI Inputs or 2 DVI inputs. Don’t forget that the 2 DVI inputs can be used with DVI-D computer sources (DVI#1 & DVI#2) but also with a DVI-A adaptator for analog sources too (source #5 & #6) shipped with your unit. Be sure that all connectors are firmly attached using all available locking screws.
Output selection settings To set up the outputs, go in the Output #1 or Output #2 menu and choose first the appropriate format/resolution and then the appropriate 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 just one time your outputs.
Working with Cut, Fade or Transitions All the transitions (Cut, Fade or Transitions) are available in the native matrix mode. Although the matrix mode is activated, you will be able to perform powerful transition effect seamlessly. It can depend on your configuration. The Smart MatriX LE has 4 scalers, to understand how your effect will be performed, you need to know how many scalers are used on your outputs. Don’t forget that you always need one free scaler to perform clean transition.
Once your keying mode is selected, the Smart MatriX LE provides you some keying advance setting: For Luma Key: Luma Keying is used to key from a particular luminous intensity. It produces a hard edged key based on intensity, which is most suitable for titling effects. You can choose to key things that are extremely dark or extremely bright and keep everything in between, or invert to key only things that are of a medium intensity. The black and white levels define where to begin the keying.
Manual Setting: Select Chroma Key menu --> Manual Settings menu R,G,B: These controls allow you to manually select a hue, defined by its Red, Green, and Blue values as you can find in Windows (Paint software). Tolerance: The Tolerance parameter allows you to expand your key color selection to include colors which are similar to the selected value. A tolerance of 1 will select only the desired hue, whereas a tolerance of 255 will select nearly all hues.
HOME MENU MATRIX MODE [OUT 1] Format : 1920 x 1080 Internal : 60Hz [OUT 2] Format : 1920 x 1080 Internal : 60Hz Current Layer : Live [OUT 2] [OUT 1] Live : Input 3 34 Live : Input 3
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 Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 Input 1 Analog Input 2 Analog Input 3 Analog Input 4 Analog DVI 1 DVI 2 SDI 1 SDI 2 Type (i11) SDTV Composite (i11) SDTV Y/C (i11) SD/ED/HD RGBS (i11) SD/ED/
OUTPUT 1 Sync w/OUT 1 (o1) OUTPUT 2 Output status (o1) only for Preview out/Output2 (o2) depending on output format (o3) computer & HDTV only (o4) Interlaced output only Output format 640x480 800x600 848x480 1024x768 1280x720 1280x768 1280x800 1280x1024 1360x768 1366x800 1400x1050 1440x900 1600x1200 1680x1050 1920x1080 1920x1080 1920x1080 1920x1080 1920x1200 2048x1080 Output rate Internal ref Follow x 1/2 Follow x1 Follow x2 Follow x3 Out Sync Polarity H-, VH-, V+ H+, VH+, V+
PRESET Preset mgmt (p1) Both Outputs Current Output Output 1 Output 2 (p1) available only on Matrix Mode 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 zoom (b3) H Pos V Pos H Size V Size (b1) Not available for Background Frame & Live (b2) Not available for Logos (b3) Not available for Frames & logos Transparency Border (b3) Opening effect Style None Edge Adjust H Size V Size Transparency Color Type Cut Fade Duration Closing effect Type Cut Fade Duration Smooth move Status AUDIO Mode Breack away Toplayer follow Source settings Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 DVI 1 DVI 2 SDI 1 SDI 2 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) DVI 1 (L4) DVI 2 (L4) SDI 1 (L4) SDI 4 (L4) Device address... Remote address (L1) Gateway address... Device port... Remote port (L1) Netmask...
REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE 5-1. THE SMART MATRIX LE RCS RCS presentation The RCS will give you a powerful tool to exploit all the features of your SMX100 at distance. By LAN, or RS232, 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 Smart MatriX LE is composed of several easily identified sections. The tabs menu allows you to navigate through the equivalent of the Smart MatriX LE front panel menu items (see also “The Smart MatriX LE Menu” p.25). 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 an RS-232 cable between the Smart MatriX 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 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. The RCS will display the following connection message: “Device Connected”. 5.
5-2. WORKING WITH THE RCS Source input configuration Once your Smart MatriX 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. 5.
Layer transitions & effects The Smart MatriX 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. In the Layer Selection section, click the PIP1 button. On your Preview screen, PIP1 will appear as a color rectangle. The parameters of the layer will automatically appear in the RCS Preview section. 2.
Working with Presets The four Smart MatriX LE user presets can be called back at any stage during your show or event. 1. Click on 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 Analog Way engineers have designed several remote controllers specifically made for easy control of the DiVentiX II, Eikos, Eikos LE, OPS300, OPS200, Pulse, Pulse LE, SmartVu and SmartVu LE, Smart MatriX, Smart MatriX LE, Smart Edge and 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 DiVentiX 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/multivenues at an optimal price/performance ratio.
6-3. TRK-800 Analog Way engineers have designed several remote controllers specifically designed to control the Eikos, 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 designed to control the Eikos, Eikos LE, OPS 300, OPS 200, Pulse, Pulse LE, SmartVu and SmartVu LE, Smart MatriX, Smart MatriX LE, Smart Edge, Smart Quad.
EXAMPLES AND TIPS 7-1. ABOUT EXAMPLES Application notes are intended to make the use of the Smart MatriX 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. EXAMPLES Please see following page for Examples.
Example Triple Screen Presentation using 1 Eikos LE (EKS400) with Mosaic Preview, 1 SmartVu LE, 1 Smart MatriX LE controlled by the TRK-800 Remote Keypad i i 51
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 Smart MatriX 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 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 - 22/06/2012 Code: 140124 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.