User Guide Signal Processors Annotator 300 HDCP-Compliant Annotation Graphics Processor 68-2378-01 Rev.
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Contents Introduction..................................................... 1 On Screen Annotation.................................. 25 About this User Guide...................................... 1 About the Annotator 300.................................. 1 Features........................................................... 2 Touch Panel Configuration.............................. 25 USB Port Connections................................... 26 Touchscreen Calibration.................................
Input and Output Configuration Page.......... 76 EDID Minder Page...................................... 79 Image Settings Page.................................. 81 Signal Sampling panel................................ 81 Size and Position Page............................... 84 Annotations Settings Page.......................... 85 OSD Settings Page..................................... 88 General Settings Page................................ 90 Accessing the Web Page................................
Introduction This section describes this guide and features of the Annotator 300, including: • About this User Guide • About the Annotator 300 • Features About this User Guide This guide contains information to install, configure, and operate the Extron Annotator 300 HDCP-Compliant Annotation Graphics Processor with DTP Extension.
Features • Live annotation capabilities plus high performance scaling and switching — The Annotator 300 allows a presenter to draw, point, or add text in real-time over live video and graphics presentations. • Inputs — Includes one HDMI; one DisplayPort; one universal 15-pin HD input for RGB, component video, S-video, or composite video.
• Extron XTP DTP 24 shielded twisted pair cable is strongly recommended for optimal performance • Bidirectional RS-232 and IR pass-through for AV device control — Bidirectional RS-232 control and IR signals can be transmitted alongside the video signal over the DTP connection, allowing the remote device to be controlled without the need for additional cabling. Bidirectional control extension eliminates the need for control system wiring to remote devices.
• HDCP Visual Confirmation provides a green signal when encrypted content is sent to a non-compliant display — A full-screen green signal is sent when HDCP-encrypted content is transmitted to a non-HDCP compliant display, providing immediate visual confirmation that protected content cannot be viewed on the display. • HDMI to DVI Interface Format Correction — Automatically enables or disables embedded audio and InfoFrames, and sets the correct color space for proper connection to HDMI and DVI displays.
• RS-232 control port — Enables the use of serial commands for complete control and configuration via the Extron Windows®-based control program, or integrated into a control system. Extron products use the SIS™ - Simple Instruction Set command protocol, a set of basic ASCII commands that allow for quick and easy programming. • Front panel USB configuration port — Enables easy configuration without having to access the rear panel.
Installation This section contains installation information for the Extron Annotator 300. It covers the following subjects: • UL/Safety Requirements • Mounting the Annotator 300 UL/Safety Requirements The Underwriters Laboratories (UL) requirements listed below pertain to the safe installation and operation of this Annotation Graphics Processor. Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5.
Mounting the Annotator 300 If the Annotator 300 is to be rack mounted, it is important to mount it before cabling it. Four rubber feet are included with the unit. Install the feet only if the unit is to be mounted on a table top (see “Tabletop Placement” below). Tabletop Placement For tabletop placement, install the self-adhesive rubber feet/pads (provided) onto the four corners of the bottom of the device.
Rear Panel Features and Connections This section describes the rear panel features and how to connect the cables. Rear Panel Features The illustration below shows the rear panel features of the Annotator 300. 100-240VAC --A MAX OUTPUTS INPUTS 1 UNIVERSAL 2 HDMI 3 DISPLAYPORT 1 HDMI 2A HDMI 2B REMOTE SIG USB LINK OVER DTP HDBT RS-232 IR HDBT DTP 50/60 Hz A B Figure 3.
Output, User Interface, and Control Connections E HDMI connectors — Connect suitable HDMI or DVI (with an adapter) displays to these two connectors for HDMI or DVI output. F RJ-45 connector — Connect the Annotator 300 to a DTP receiver for selectable DTP or HDBaseT output that supports the digital signal transmission of HDMI with embedded audio and control up to 330 feet (100 meters) over shielded twisted pair (STP) cable. Output format is selected by setting the switch accordingly.
Installation and Cabling Step 1 — Mount the Annotator 300 device Turn off or disconnect all equipment power sources and rack mount the device (see page 7). Step 2 — Connect inputs Connect inputs from video sources to the applicable connectors marked “Inputs” (see page 8, B to D for connector types). Step 3 — Connect outputs Connect video output devices to the applicable output connectors marked “Outputs” (see page 9, E to G for connector types).
Powering Up When applying power to the Annotator 300, the unit undergoes a start-up self testing sequence (see image below) and then the LCD displays the default display cycle. Default display cycle When in use but not in any menu mode, the LCD screen defaults to cycling through the input/output configuration currently installed. The displayed content may vary, depending on the input video signal type. See the figure below for a typical default display cycle. Apply Power 20 sec.
Resetting the Unit with the Reset Button There are three reset modes (numbered 1, 4, and 5 for the sake of comparison with Extron IPL products) that you can access by pressing the Reset button on the rear panel. The Reset button is recessed, so use a pointed stylus, ballpoint pen, or Extron Tweeker to press it. See the table on page 13 for a summary of the reset modes. CAUTION: Review the reset modes carefully.
Annotator Reset Mode Summary Mode Reset to Factory Defaults Reset all IP Settings Use Factory Firmware 1 Activation Hold down the recessed Reset button while applying power to the unit NOTE: After a mode 1 reset is performed, update the Annotator 300 firmware to the latest version. Do not operate the firmware version that results from this mode reset. If you want to use the factory default firmware, you must upload that version again. See page 71 for details on uploading firmware.
Operation This section of the manual discusses the operation of an Annotator 300 unit and is divided into four sections: • Front Panel Overview • The Annotator 300 Menu System • Setting the Front Panel Locks (Executive Modes) Front Panel Overview CAPTURE CONFIG AUTO IMAGE INPUTS 1 2 MENU ADJUST 3 USB RECALL ANNOTATOR 300 NEXT D A B C E Figure 6.
The Annotator 300 Menu System The Annotator 300 can be configured using the menu system, via the Extron Simple Instruction Set (SIS) of commands, or via the Extron Products Configuration Software (PCS 2.1 or higher) software program, through an RS-232 or LAN connected PC. NOTE: For methods see “SIS Communication and Control” and “Product Configuration Software (PCS)” section.
Edit Comm Settings (hidden) To display and enter this menu, press and hold the Input 3 button and the Next button simultaneously. The hidden menu appears. This menu allows the user to edit the following IP settings: DHCP mode, IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address. Exit Menu At this menu pressing Next exits the menu system and returns to the default cycle.
Using the Menus To configure the Annotator 300 using any of the menus, do the following: 1. Press the Menu button repeatedly to reach the desired configuration menu. 2. Press the Next button repeatedly to go to the desired submenu. 3. The LCD shows the current values. Observe the LCD and rotate either (or both) Adjust knob to change the values as desired. NOTES: • Pressing the Menu button within any level takes the user back to the current top level menu.
Input Configuration Within this menu, the inputs can be configured. Each input has different settings depending on the signal format. Consult the tables below for signal formats per input and possible adjustments per signal format. To configure inputs: 1. From the top level Input Configuration menu, press the Next button to bring up the input selection screen. The active input is displayed on the LCD with current signal format.
Output Configuration Using this menu, resolutions and refresh rates, HDMI format, and HDCP note can be selected and adjusted for an output. See the table below for resolution and refresh rates. 1. Press Next to bring up the Resolution submenu. In this submenu, the resolution and refresh rate can be adjusted. 2. Rotate the left front panel Adjust knob ([) to adjust the resolution value, and rotate the right Adjust knob ({) to adjust the refresh rate. Resolution 23.98 Hz 24 Hz 25 Hz 29.
Advanced Configuration Within this menu: a test pattern can be selected to aid setting up the display, connected touch panel displays can be calibrated, auto imaging, aspect ratio, and auto memory can be set or turned on or off, the image capture and recall location can be set, the overscan threshold set, and the switch effect chosen. In addition, the internal temperature can be read, and the unit can be reset to factory default settings. 1.
3. Press Next to enter the next sublevel, Auto Image. The current active input and setting status is displayed. With the applicable input showing, rotate either Adjust knob ([{) to turn the Auto Image on or off. 4. Press Next to enter the next sublevel, Auto Memories, and rotate either Adjust knob ([{) to turn the Auto Memory on or off. 5. Press Next to enter the next sublevel, Aspect Ratio, and rotate either Adjust knob ([{) to select Fill or Follow. 6.
Capture/Recall Settings (front panel activated) A snapshot of the currently displayed image (including annotations) can be captured and saved to the Annotator 300 memory using the front panel Capture/Recall button, the Next button, and the two Adjust knobs. This image or any other saved image can then be recalled and output to the active display at a later time. To capture an image: 1. Press the Capture button. The LCD displays “To Confirm....Press Next”. 2.
To recall an image: 1. Press and release the Recall button. The LCD displays “Recall Image ”. 2. Use either Adjust knob to scroll through the saved images to the desired image. 3. Press Next to Recall the image. The LCD displays “Recalling: ”. When the image is fully downloaded, the LCD displays the name of the image and “Recalled”, (for example, “IMG05.bmp Recalled”). The recalled image is displayed on the active display.
Setting the Front Panel Locks (Executive Modes) The Annotator 300 has two levels of front panel security lock that limit the operation of the device from the front panel. Executive mode 0 (disabled) — The front panel is fully unlocked. This is the default setting. Executive mode 1 (enabled) — The front panel is completely locked. This mode can only be enabled and disabled using SIS commands. See the “SIS Communication and Control” section from page 31 onwards, for further details.
On Screen Annotation This section of the manual discusses on screen annotation and is in four sections: • Touch Panel Configuration • USB Port Connections • Touchscreen Calibration • Annotation Overview The Annotator 300 is a high performance, hardware-based annotation processor for video and computer-video sources. Annotating over motion video or still images is possible using common touchscreen panels, and a standard keyboard and/or mouse.
USB Port Connections Touchpanels can be connected via the two rear panel USB ports. By connecting multiple USB hubs (see figure 20), up to 20 devices can be connected. A number of common touchpanels are automatically supported. A mix of size and vendor types can be connected simultaneously, but unsupported devices may cause adverse affects. For a full list of compatible panels visit www.extron.com. The USB ports also support standard USB keyboards and mice.
4. Repeat by tapping the crosshatch as it reappears in each corner, in sequence (see Figure 17 on previous page) and then tap the crosshatch when it appears in the center of the screen. 5. After tapping the fifth (central) crosshatch, the unit saves the calibration data and restarts the sequence by showing the green box on all connected touchpanels. 6. Repeat for each connected touchpanel screen. Press the front panel button Next to exit the sequence and save the data.
Default Annotation Buttons Input selection — Selecting this button opens a pop-up palette displaying the three inputs of the Annotator 300. Selecting any input button switches the display to that input. Pointer — Selecting this button changes the cursor to an extralarge arrow of the currently selected color. Auto-Image — On selection of this button, the unit performs an auto image (automatic sizing, centering, and filtering to optimize the output image on the currently selected input).
Fill — Selecting this button in conjunction with selecting the rectangle or ellipse button, allows the user to draw a solid shape filled with the currently selected color. Undo — Selecting this allows the user to undo the last 15 Completed annotations or undo a Clear action. Redo — If selected while using the Undo function, it recreates the last undone annotation. Clear — Selecting this clears the screen of all unsaved annotations, and can be undone with the Undo function.
NOTES: • For Freehand, Line, Arrow, and Highlighter functions, the start point is where the screen is touched (by finger or stylus), or where the cursor starts when holding down the primary mouse button. The finish point is where the stylus or finger is lifted from the screen, or at the point where the mouse button is released. • For all drawn annotations, line color and weight are adjustable.
SIS Communication and Control The Annotator 300 can be operated and configured using Simple Instruction Set (SIS) commands input via a PC or control system connected to either the front panel USB port, or the rear panel RS-232, or Ethernet port. See J, H, and K, on page 9, and “Ethernet Connection” section on page 106, for wiring details. Front Panel Configuration Port The USB mini B port is located on the front panel.
Establishing a Connection Establish a network connection to the processor as follows: 1. Open a TCP socket to port 23 using the processor’s IP address. NOTE: If the local system administrators have not changed the value, the factoryspecified default, 192.168.254.254, is the correct value for this field. The processor responds with a copyright message including the date, the name of the product, firmware version, part number, and the current date/time.
Processor-Initiated Messages When a local event such as a front panel operation occurs, the processor responds by sending a message to the host. The processor-initiated messages are listed below. With an Internet connection: (c) Copyright 2014, Extron Electronics, ANNOTATOR 300, Vx.xx, 60-1316-01] Ddd, DD MMM YYYY HH:MM:SS (day, date time. Tue, 14 Jun 2014 14:43:17) The processor initiates the copyright message when powered on or when connection via Internet protocol (IP) is established. Vx.
Using the Command/Response Table for SIS Commands The command/response table follows this section. Lowercase letters are acceptable in the command field except where indicated. The table below shows the hexadecimal equivalent of ASCII characters used in the command/response tables. ASCII to HEX Conversion Table space • Figure 19. ASCII to Hexadecimal Conversion Symbols are used throughout the table to represent variables in the command/response fields.
X^ = Pixel phase — 0 to 63 (default = 31) X& = Total pixels — (±512 of the default value) X* = Active pixels — (±512 of the default value) X( = Active lines — (±512 of the default value) X1) = Off/disable (0) or on/enable (1) X1! = Input standard: 0 = No signal 3 = SECAM 1 = NTSC - = N/A (when input is set to a high resolution signal format) 2 = PAL X1@ = Internal temperature (in degrees Celsius) X1# = Horizontal and vertical frequencies (format is three digit with single decimal and leading zeros for e
X2! = Scaler resolution: NOTE: Unless otherwise indicated, resolutions below are all at a 60 Hz refresh rate. 10 = 640x480 29 = 720p @ 25 Hz 48 = 2048x1080 @ 25 Hz 11 = 800x600 30 = 720p @ 29.97 Hz 49 = 2048x1080 @ 29.97 Hz 12 = 1024x768 31 = 720p @ 30 Hz 50 = 2048x1080 @ 30 Hz 13 = 1280x768 32 = 720p @ 50 Hz 51 = 2048x1080 @ 50 Hz 14 = 1280x800 33 = 720p @ 59.94 Hz 52 = 2048x1080 @ 59.
X2$ = EDID Table; 128 or 256 Bytes.
X4* = HDMI Output Format: 0 = auto (based on the display EDID: default) 1 = DVI RGB 444 2 = RGB 444 Full 3 = RGB 444 Limited 4 = YUV 444 Full 5 = YUV 444 Limited 6 = YUV 422 Full 7 = YUV 422 Limited X4( = Auto Output Format Status: 0 = Output not connected 1 = DVI RGB 444 2 = RGB 444 Full 3 = RGB 444 Limited 4 = YUV 444 Full 5 = YUV 444 Limited 6 = YUV 422 Full 7 = YUV 422 Limited X5) = Annotation type: 0 = eraser 7 = rectangle 1 = pointer 8 = text tool 2 = freehand 9 = spotlight 3 = highlighter 1
X5( = All ports (0), USB device (1-64) X6! = Video Signal Status 0 = Video / TMDS signal not detected 1 = Video / TMDS signal detected X6@ = Power Save modes 0 = Full Power mode (Default) 1 = Low Power state X6# = Screen Saver Status 0 = Active Input; timer not running 1 = No active input; timer is running; output sync still active 2 = No active input; timer has expired; output sync disabled X6$ = File location 0 = Internal Flash 1 = Image Quick Capture PC (requires Image Quick Capture software) 2 = Atta
X7% = Keyboard Locale Selection 1033 = US Keyboard layout (Default) 1031 = German Keyboard layout 1034 = Spanish Keyboard layout 1036 = French Keyboard layout 2057 = Great Britain Keyboard layout X7^ = Filename/prefix name without extension (12 characters) X7& = Filename with extension X7* = Configuration type 0 = IP config (ip.cfg) 1 = Event config (event.cfg) 2 = Box specific parameters (box.
Command ASCII command Response Additional description X!! InX!] ! X!] Select video from input X!. View currently selected input source. Set format EX!*X#ITYP} ITypX!*X#*X%] View format EX!ITYP} X#*X%] View input standard EX!ISTD} X!*X1!] ISTD X!*X1!] (host to processor) (processor to host) Input Switching and Configuration Input selection Select input View current input Input video format (tagged response in verbose mode 2/3) Set input X! to video format X#.
Command/Response Table for SIS Commands Command ASCII command (host to processor) Response (processor to host) Additional description Auto-Image threshold value NOTE: Luminosity value which the processor defines as active video for Auto-Image. Set threshold value EX4#ALVL} AlvlX4#] Set global Auto image luminosity value X4#. View threshold value EALVL} X4#] View global Auto image luminosity value X4#.
Command ASCII command (host to processor) (processor to host) Response Additional description Specify a value EX(ALIN} AlinX!*X(] Increment value Decrement value View value E+ALIN} E-ALIN} EALIN} AlinX!*X(] AlinX!*X(] Set active lines to specified value for active input. Increase value. Decrease value. Show active lines.
Command ASCII command (host to processor) (processor to host) Response Additional description EX1%HDET} E+HDET} E-HDET} EHDET} HdetX!*X1%] HdetX!*X1%] HdetX!*X1%] Set detail level to X1%. Increase value. Decrease value. Show detail level.
Command ASCII command (host to processor) (processor to host) Response Additional description Set output rate EX2!RATE} RateX2!] View output rate ERATE} X2!] Select output resolution and refresh rate. Show selected output rate. Set format EX@*X4*OTYP} OtypX@*X4**X4(] View setting EX@OTYP} X4**X4(] Output Configuration Output scaler rate Digital output format Sets the output color space/format for digital output to X4*. Automatic format X4( is also reported in the response.
Command ASCII command (host to processor) Response (processor to host) Additional description Audio Configuration Audio mute (global setting - persists beyond a power cycle) Audio mute on 1Z Amt1] Mute selected audio input. Audio mute off 0Z Amt0] Unmute selected audio input. View audio mute status Z X1)] View audio mute status.
Command ASCII command (host to processor) (processor to host) Response Additional description Enable EX!*1AMEM} AmemX!*1] Disable EX!*0AMEM} AmemX!*0] View setting EX!AMEM} X1)] Set auto memory on. Previous settings for incoming signal are auto recalled. Set auto memory off. Default settings are always used unless input preset is recalled manually. View auto memory status for X!. Auto Memories Advanced Configurations Test pattern EX2)TEST} ETEST} TestX2)] X2)] Select test pattern X2).
Command ASCII command (host to processor) (processor to host) Response Additional description Enable Fill mode EX!*1ASPR} AsprX!*1] Set aspect ratio to Fill (default). Enable Follow mode EX!*2ASPR} AsprX!*2] Set aspect ratio to Follow.
Command ASCII command (host to processor) (processor to host) Response Additional description Power save OFF E0PSAV} Psav0] Power save ON E1PSAV} Psav1] View setting EPSAV} X6@] Default: runs in full power mode, the product will always output video. ANNOTATOR 300 enters low power state that can only be exited via E0PSAV} command, or front panel button press View current power save status. EX5(*1ADEV} EX5(*0ADEV} EX5(ADEV} AdevX5(*1] Enable USB device X5(.
Command ASCII command (host to processor) (processor to host) Response Additional description EX5)DRAW} EDRAW} DrawX5)] Sets current annotation to X5). View current annotation type. Annotation type Set type View type X5)] Annotation coordinates Location Complete annotation EX5&APNT} EASTP} (no response) Astp] Places the annotation location at X5&. Indicates the end of an annotation function.
Command ASCII command (host to processor) Response Additional description (processor to host) Keyboard locale configuration Set keyboard locale EX7%LCID} Lcid•X7%] Set keyboard locale to X7%. View keyboard locale ELCID} X7%] View current keyboard locale. EX5$LNWT} ELNWT} LnwtX5$] Set line weight to X5$ pixels. View current line weight setting. E1SHDW} E0SHDW} ESHDW} Shdw1] Shdw0] X1)] Enable a drop shadow. Disable drop shadow. View current fill setting.
Command ASCII command (host to processor) (processor to host) Response Additional description EX5^TIME} ETIME} TimeX5^] X5^] Display the time on the video output. View setting. HctrKX1^] Set horizontal position to X1^. HctrKX1^] HctrKX1^] Shift clock right. Shift clock left. X1^] Horizontal position value is X1^. EKX1^VCTR} EK+VCTR} EK-VCTR} EKVCTR} VctrKX1^] VctrKX1^] VctrKX1^] Set vertical position to X1^. Shift clock down. Shift clock up. X1^] Vertical position value is X1^.
Command ASCII command Response Additional description EX2*MDUR} MdurX2*] EMDUR} X2*] Sets the menu duration to X2* seconds. View setting. (host to processor) (processor to host) On-Screen Menu Configuration Menu time-out Set menu time-out period View time-out NOTE: Setting the time-out to zero disables the on-screen display (OSD) time-out. Menu display Set output to show menu View setting EX7!MSHW} MshwX7!] EMSHW} X7!] Sets which video outputs display the OSD. View setting.
Command ASCII command (host to processor) Response Additional description Saves currently displayed image to memory under designated name and currently selected capture file format. Saves currently displayed image to USB memory under designated name and currently selected capture file format. Saves currently displayed image to configured network under designated name and currently selected capture file format. Recalls displayed image (file extension is required).
Command ASCII command (host to processor) Response Additional description (processor to host) Image capture file format Set capture file format EFX6%CFMT} CfmtFX6%] Sets the file format for the images that will be captured. View setting EFCFMT} X6%] View the captured file format. Set prefix name EPX7^CFMT} CfmtP•X7^] Sets the prefix name for captured images. Clear prefix name EP•CFMT} CfmtP•/] Removes the prefix name. Read prefix name EPCFMT} X11@] View the prefix name.
Command ASCII command Response Additional description (host to processor) (processor to host) ELUSBF} ]] ...
Using the Command/Response Table for IP SIS Commands Symbol Definitions • = Space X10! = Specific port number (01-99), 00 = reserved X10% = On/off status: 0 = off/disable; 1 = on/enable X11! = Version number (listed to two decimal places) X11@ = Text string up to 63 characters drawn from the alphabet (A-Z), digits (0-9), minus sign/hyphen (-). No blank or space characters are permitted as part of a name. No distinction is made between upper and lower case. The first character must be an alpha character.
Annotator 300 • SIS Communication and Control 58 (host to processor) URL Encoded (Web) (processor to host) Response 0Q verbose mode (2/3) 1Q verbose mode (2/3) 2Q verbose mode (2/3) 3Q verbose mode (2/3) 0Q 1Q 2Q 3Q Query verbose version information Query firmware version Query bootstrap version Query factory firmware version 1i verbose mode (2/3 2i verbose mode (2/3) 3i verbose mode (2/3) 4i verbose mode (2/3) 1i 2i 3i 4i Request model name Request model description Request system memory usa
Annotator 300 • SIS Communication and Control 59 X11@] Ipt•X11#] X11#] Idh1] Idh0] IdhX10%] Ipi• X11$] X11$] X11*] Ips•X11(] X11(] Ipg•X11$] X11$] WCN| W X11# CT| WCT| W1DH| W0DH| WDH| WX11$CI| WCI| WCH| WX11(CS| WCS| W X11$CG| WCG| ECN} E X11#CT} E CT} E1DH} E0DH} EDH} E X11$CI} ECI} ECH} E X11(CS} ECS} E X11$CG} ECG} Set time/date Read time/date Set DHCP on Set DHCP off View DHCP mode Set IP address Read IP address Read hardware address (MAC) Set subnet mask Read subnet mask Set gateway IP
Annotator 300 • SIS Communication and Control 60 (host to processor) ASCII (Telnet) (host to processor) URL Encoded (Web) (processor to host) Response E•CA} E X13#CU} Clear administrator password Set user password ECU} E X12@CV} Read user password Set verbose mode Ipa•X13#] Ipa•] Ipu•X13#] WX13#CA| W%20CA| WX13#CU| X14!] VrbX12@] WCU| W X12@CV| ECV} WCV| X12@] X12@ = Verbose mode: 0 = clear/none (default, Telnet), 1 = verbose mode (default, RS-232/RS-422), 2 = tagged responses for querie
Annotator 300 • SIS Communication and Control 61 E 0TC} E 1*X16(TC} E 1TC} Set global IP port time-out View global IP conn port timeout EMT} E{path}/{directory}/CJ} Read Telnet port map Change/create directory X10!] Dir•{path}/{directory}/] W {path}/{directory}/CJ| X10! = Specific port number (01-99), 00 = reserved X16( = Time-out in 10 second steps,, 1-65000 (default = 30 = 30 seconds) WCJ| E CJ} View current directory NOTE: W%2E%2ECJ| W%2FCJ| E ..
Annotator 300 • SIS Communication and Control 62 filename x • date/time •length] filename x • date/time •length] filename x • date/time •length] Del • {filename}] Ddl] Ddl] W first char in extension DF| W first char in extension first char in extension DF| WLF| W first char in extension LF| W first char in extension first char in extension LF| W {filename} EF| W%2FEF| W%2F%2FEF| E first char in filename first char in extension DF} E LF} E first char in extension LF} E first char in filename first char
Product Configuration Software The Extron Product Configuration Software (PCS version 2.1 or later) offers another way to control the Annotaor 300 via USB or TCP/IP connection in addition to the SIS commands. This section describes the software installation and communication (see Accessing the Web Page on page 92, or see the Annotator 300 Product Configuration Software help file for detailed control information).
NOTE: PCS versions prior to version 2.1 do not have the configuration pages for the Annotator 300 device. Ensure you download PCS version 2.1 or later. 1. On the Extron website, select the Download tab (see figure 20, 1). 2. From the left sidebar, click the PCS link (see figure 20, 2). 3. Click the Download Now button (see figure 20, 3). 4. Enter any required information to start the download. Note where the file is saved. 5. Open the executable (.exe) file from the save location. 6.
To edit communication settings from the Device Discovery panel: 1. In the Device Discovery pane, click the Edit button of the desired device. The Communication Settings dialog box opens. Figure 22. Communications Settings Edit Dialog Box 2. Enter the relevant details for each field or select the DHCP check box. See Ethernet settings on page 99 for configuration details. 3.
1. Click the TCP/IP tab, and in the IP Address field, enter the IP address of the desired device. 2. If required, enter the device password in the Password field. NOTE: Check the Show Characters check box to have the password characters visible when entering them. 3. In the Telnet Port field, enter the Telnet port of the desired device. 4. Click the Connect button. A new device tab opens.
Using the Software NOTE: For general software navigation, see Accessing the Web Page on page 92 or open the Annotator 300 Product Configuration Software Help file. When connected to an online device, a connection status icon shows green on the device name tab.
Device Menu The Device drop-down menu contains options for disconnecting, changing hardware and communication settings, resetting the device, backing up and restoring device configurations, updating firmware, and viewing software module information. Figure 27. Device Menu Disconnect This option disconnects the PCS program from the connected device and closes the device tab. From the Device drop-down menu, select Disconnect.
Figure 28. Hardware Settings Dialog Box To change hardware settings: 1. Select the applicable tab (device name, date and time, keyboard layout, password). 2. Complete the fields as desired. For keyboard layout, select the keyboard type from the drop-down list. NOTE: For Date and Time settings, the device can be synced to the PC settings by clicking the Sync to PC button. 3. Click the Apply button to accept pending changes. Clicking the Cancel button cancels any pending changes and closes the dialog box.
Reset Device This option contains selectable reset modes for resetting the connected device. From the Device drop-down menu, select Reset Device.... The Reset Device dialog box opens. Figure 30. Reset Device Dialog Box To reset the device select the applicable radio button and click the Reset button. Clicking the Close button closes the dialog box without resetting the device. For device reset details, see the table on page 13.
To restore a saved configuration settings file: 1. In the Restore panel, click the Browse button. The Open window opens. 2. Navigate to the save location of the saved file and click the Open button. The Open window closes. NOTE: Valid configuration files have a .extz file extension. 3. If desired, select the Include Communication Settings check box to also include communication settings to the restored configuration. 4. Click the Restore button to apply the saved configuration settings. 5.
Software Menu The Software menu (accessible at the top right corner of the PCS window) contains options to display device connection methods in the device tabs, re-enable confirmation dialogs, and view software information. Figure 33. Software Menu Show Expanded Device Tabs This option displays the device IP address or connection method on the Device tab. From the Software menu, select Show Expanded Device Tabs. Figure 34.
Tutorial This option displays a general overview of where to find features in the PCS framework. 1. From the Software menu, select Tutorial. The Tutorial dialog box opens. 2. Click the I Get It! button to close the dialog box. Extron PCS Help This options opens the PCS Help file for general PCS operations. For product-specific help files, see Help on page 71. From the Software menu, select Extron PCS Help. About Extron PCS This option contains information about the current PCS version. 1.
AV Controls Panel The AV Controls pane can be used to switch inputs, view active input and output status, start an Auto-image instance, freeze the displayed image, and mute or unmute video and audio signals. Included in the panel is a summary of the current active input and output status, including signal format and HDCP status, as well as AFL status. NOTE: This panel can be hidden or revealed on any page by clicking on the arrow button on the top right of the panel. Figure 38.
Freeze button Clicking the Freeze button freezes the current displayed video frame for the currently selected input. When the button is blue the image is frozen. Click the button again to unfreeze the image. Audio, Video, and Sync Mute buttons • Click the Audio Mute button to globally mute only the audio. The button turns red. • Click the Video Mute button to mute only the video signal. The button turns red • Click the AV Mute button to mute both video and audio simultaneously.
Configuration Pages The configuration pages contain options for input and output configuration, EDID management, image settings, image size and position, annotation settings, OSD settings, and device settings. Each page is accessible via the global navigation bar. Figure 39. Global Navigation Bar Input and Output Configuration Page Click the Input/Output Config icon to open this page. It contains panels for input configuration and output configuration.
Auto-Image Select the Auto-Image check box for input 1 to enable an automatic Auto-Image to an input. When enabled, Auto-Image is applied whenever there is a change in the input sync. Auto-Image attempts to size and center the input signal based on the aspect ratio setting. By default, the Auto-Image threshold is 25% brightness. Analog video signals greater than the threshold are considered active video. To change the threshold value, use SIS commands.
Output Configuration panel The Output Configuration panel contains controls for output resolution and rate, output format settings, switch transitions, Accu-RATE frame lock (AFL) settings, and available test pattern selection. Figure 41. Output Configuration Resolution From the Resolution drop-down menu, select the applicable output resolution. Refresh rate From the Refresh Rate drop-down menu, select the applicable output refresh rate.
Test patterns To aid display device setup and optimization, select a test pattern from the drop-down menu under the preview window. Alternating Pixels Crop Color Bars 1.33 Aspect Alternating Lines Grayscale 1.78 Aspect 1.85 Aspect Crosshatch Ramp Crosshatch 4x4 White Field 2.35 Aspect Blue Mode Figure 42. Available Test Patterns NOTE: No input signal is needed when using a test pattern for display device setup.
Up to three EDID can be stored on the device as custom EDID files. Audio settings from custom EDID files take priority over current settings on the input. NOTE: If an analog custom EDID file is assigned to a digital input or a digital custom EDID file assigned to an analog input, the display may not appear correctly. Filtering Available EDID Use the Filter tab to limit the number of available EDID displayed in the Available EDIDs and Connected Outputs sections. 1.
Image Settings Page From this page, signal sampling and picture control settings can be adjusted, user and input presets can be saved and recalled, and overscan settings can be applied. Click the Image Settings icon on the global navigation bar to open the Image settings page. Figure 44. Image Settings Page Signal Sampling panel Signal sampling optimizes the input signal to the scaler for the currently selected input. Figure 45.
To automatically adjust these settings, perform one of the following: • Click the Auto-Image button to perform a one-time Auto-Image. • Click the Auto-Image & Fill button to perform a one-time Auto-Image and fill the entire video output (ignores aspect ratio setting). • Click the Auto-Image & Follow button to perform a one-time Auto-Image and to maintain the aspect ratio of the input signal (ignores aspect ratio setting).
Settings Included Within Presets Setting User Preset Input Preset Horizontal and Vertical Start X Active Lines X Pixel Phase X Active Pixels X Total Pixels X Input Type X Film Detect X Brightness and Contrast X X Color and Tint X X Detail X X Image Size and Position X X Preset Name X X NOTE: User presets can be saved on one input resolution and recalled on a different one.
User Presets There are 16 user presets per input to save picture control settings only. To save a user preset: 1. From the User Presets list, select the desired preset. 2. Click the Save Preset button. If the selected preset already has stored information on it, the Presets dialog box opens. Click the Overwrite button to erase the previous data and save the new settings. Click the Cancel button to return to the Image Settings page. To rename a preset: 1.
To adjust the size and position graphically: If desired, click the Lock Aspect Ratio check box to constrain proportions. 1. Click and drag the drag points of the sample image to resize the image within the designated space (defined by the black area in figure 51). 2. Click anywhere inside the sample image (see the blue rectangle with a circle inside in figure 51) and drag it anywhere within the designated space to reposition the image. To adjust the size and position numerically: 1.
Installed USB devices This section lists the installed devices and displays the type, manufacturer, model, and version number. The buttons below the list allows the user to view the comm sheet for the USB device, start device calibration, remove existing, or add new devices to the list. To view the USB device comm sheet click the Comm Sheet button. The device sheet opens in a separate window. To calibrate the USB device click the Calibrate button. Then do the following: 1 Touch to Start 1.
Display options This section allows the user to select drop shadow settings, select the display to show annotations, and set the annotation auto clearing frequency. To use drop shadow in the annotation display select the Use Drop Shadow check box. Clear the check box to remove the drop shadow. To select an output display to show annotations select one or both Show Annotations check boxes. Clearing the check boxes disables the annotations from the relevant display.
To recall, hide, or save a listed image: 1. Select the desired image (hover curser over image name) and right-click the mouse button. A drop-down menu appears (Recall, Hide, and Save to Computer). 2. Select the desired action. • If recalling the image, the selected image is displayed on the output. • If hiding the image, the selected image is not displayed on the output. • If saving the image to a computer a Save Image window opens allowing the user to browse to a folder to save the selected image.
Display options This section allows the user to choose on which outputs the cursor, menu, and the date and time are shown. In addition the cursor and menu can be hidden after setting a fixed time in seconds. The position of the date and time on the output screen can also be set. To set the output to display the cursor, menu, and date and time, select each output box as desired for OSD option.
To change or customize the OSD menu, click the menu Change... button. A separate Customize On Screen Display window with a Tools menu opens. Figure 52. Customize OSD Window — Tools Menu Follow the directions in the menu panel to customize the menu. A menu preview is available. Click Apply when menu is as desired. Click the Reset to Default button to revert the menu to the default menu. Click Cancel to exit the OSD options procedure without any changes being made.
To open the Hardware Setting page, click the menu Hardware Settings button. The Hardware Settings page opens in a separate window. See the Annotator 300 Help file for Hardware Setting details. To set the front panel lockout mode, click the applicable Front Panel Lockout (Exec Mode) radio button as desired. See the Annotator 300 Help file for Exec Mode settings. To enable auto switch, check the Auto Switch check box and then click the applicable radio button.
Accessing the Web Page This section describes how to access the default web page and the web page contents. The web page is is always available and cannot be erased or overwritten. Topics that are covered here are: • Accessing the Default Web Page • Navigating the Default Web Page Accessing the Default Web Page Access the Annotator 300 on-board web page as follows: 1. Double click the web browser icon on the PC desktop to launch the web browser. 2. Click in the browser’s Address field. 3.
Navigating the Default Web Page The Annotator 300 default web page has six sections: Communication Settings, Input/Output Status, Date/Time Settings, Configure This Device, Device Info, and Passwords. When logged in as an administrator, configuration of some of the device settings is possible by clicking on the applicable buttons. See the individual sections for details. NOTE: When logged in as a user the web page is displayed as read-only. All buttons are grayed out and not available. Figure 54.
When logged in as an administrator, TCP /IP settings can be changed. NOTE: RS-232 settings are read-only cannot be changed via the web page. To change the TCP/IP settings: 1. Click on the Edit button. The Communication Settings dialog box opens. Figure 56. Communications Settings Dialog 2. To obtain an IP address automatically check the DHCP check box. Alternatively, to manually assign IP, Subnet Mask, and Default gateway addresses complete all the fields as desired. 3.
NOTE: An lock icon with a cross indicates that an input or output is not HDCPencrypted. A closed lock with a check mark icon or the text “HDCP”, indicate that an input or output is HDCP-encrypted. The Active Input section displays the active input number, the resolution and refresh rate, the signal format and the HDCP encryption status. The Outputs section displays the output number, the resolution and refresh rate, the output format and the HDCP encryption status.
Configure This Device This section allows the user to install the device configuration software, PCS. Figure 60. Configure This Device Section To configure the device, click on the link and install the software. Follow the embedded help file instructions for device configuration. Device Info This section display the device information. It also gives access to update the installed device firmware. Figure 61. Device Info Section To edit the device name click on the Edit button.
To update the installed device firmware click on the Update button. The Firmware Update dialog box opens. Figure 63. Firmware Update Dialog 1. Click Browse to find and select the downloaded firmware file. Valid firmware files have an S19 file extension. 2. Click Open. This returns you to the Firmware Update dialog box. 3. Click Update. The progress bar shows the progress of the firmware upload to the device. After uploading is completed, the device restarts.
2. Enter the same password in the confirm password field and click Apply. The password is now set. After a password has been set for the administrator, a user password can be set. 1. Enter a password in the user password field for the user. 2. Enter the same password in the confirm password field and click Apply. The user password is now set.
Ethernet Connection This section describes connection to the Ethernet. Ethernet Link The rear panel Ethernet connector on the Annotator 300 can be connected to an Ethernet LAN or WAN. This connection makes SIS or software control of the unit possible using a computer connected to the same LAN. Ethernet Connection The Ethernet cable can be terminated as a straight-through cable or a crossover cable and must be properly terminated for your application.
Ping to determine Extron IP address The ping utility is available at the command (Cmd) prompt. Ping tests the Ethernet interface between the computer and the Annotator 300. Ping can also be used to determine the actual numeric IP address from an alias and to determine the web address. Ping the device as follows: 1. From the Windows Start menu, select Run... . The Run window opens. 2. In the Open text field, enter command. 3. Click OK. A DOS command window opens. 4.
4. At the prompt, enter Telnet. The computer returns a display similar to the figure below. Figure 68. Telnet Screen Telnet Tips It is not the intention of this manual to detail all of the operations and functionality of Telnet; however, some basic level of understanding is necessary for operating the Annotator 300 via Telnet. Connecting to the Annotator 300 (Open command) You connect to the Annotator 300 using the Open command.
Local echo Once your computer is connected to the Annotator 300, by default Telnet does not display your keystrokes on the screen. SIS commands are entered blindly, and only the SIS responses are displayed on the screen. To command Telnet to show all keystrokes, enter set local echo at the Telnet prompt before you open the connection to the processor. With local echo turned on, keystrokes and the processor’s responses are displayed on the same line.
Gateways The Annotator 300 can communicate with the e-mail server that it uses for e-mail notification directly (if they are on the same subnet), or the communication can be routed via a gateway (a computer that provides a link between different subnets). Local and remote devices The local and remote devices are defined from the point of view of the function being described. In this manual, subnetting is an issue when you are using the controlling PC to set TCP/IP values in the Annotator 300.
Local IP Address: Subnet Mask: Remote IP Address: Match?: Example 1 192.168.254.254 255.255.0.0 (?.?.X.X) 192.168.2.25 =.=.X.X — Match (Same subnet) Example 2 192.168.254.254 255.255.0.0 (?.?.X.X) 190.190.2.25 ≠.≠.X.X — No match (Different subnet) Example 3 192.168.254.254 255.255.0.0 (?.?.X.X) 192.190.2.25 =.≠.X.X — No match (Different subnet) Figure 71.
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Extron Warranty Extron Electronics warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase.
