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Table of Contents Chapter 1 • Introduction .......................................................... 1-1 Features ...................................................................................... 1-2 Chapter 2 • Installation ............................................................. 2-1 Rear Panel Features ............................................................. 2-2 Installation ............................................................................... 2-2 Chapter 3 • Operation ........
Table of Contents, cont’d ECP 1000 Event Control Panel 1 Chapter One Introduction Features ii ECP 1000 • Table of Contents
Introduction, cont’d Introduction The Extron ECP 1000 event control panel attaches to as many as three Extron SGS 408 seamless switchers to provide complete control of multiple screens in large staging applications. The ECP 1000 allows you to create simultaneous or synchronous wipes, dissolves, fades, and cuts on any combination of the attached screens. The ECP 1000 includes pre-programmed effects that are available at the touch of a single button.
Installation, cont’d Installation Rear Panel Features 3 100-240V TO SGS 2 5 Continue the procedure for installing the SGS 408. 6 Attach power cords and plug the SGS 408 seamless switcher, ECP 1000 event control panel, input devices, and output devices into a grounded AC source. 7 Select an input from the front panel buttons on the SGS 408 switcher or RCP 1000 remote control unit. 8 The image should now appear. If not, ensure that all devices are plugged in and receiving power.
Installation, cont’d ECP 1000 Event Control Panel 3 Chapter Three Operation Top Panel Controls Power-up Using the Menus Applying a Switch 2-4 ECP 1000 • Installation
Operation, cont’d Operation Top Panel Controls 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 CUT DISSOLVE TITLE 9 7 Dissolve button — Allows you to set up a dissolving switch. See “Applying a dissolve” on page 3-7 for more information. 8 Title button — Allows you to set up a title switch. See “Applying a title” on page 3-7 for more information. 9 Take button — Initiates the switch selected by the effect buttons. 10 T-bar controller — Allows you to override the duration of an effect.
Operation, cont’d In the display of attached screens, a dot represents a screen that is not attached. Performing a system reset The ECP 1000 menus allow you to do the following: A system reset returns all settings to their factory defaults. It removes all user-programmed effects, and returns preprogrammed effect buttons to their original effects. It also cancels the screen selection button settings. • Change the backlight intensity (see below).
Operation, cont’d Applying a dissolve Press Menu button Press Menu button SGS 1 . 3 1.0 SEC BACK LIGHT Press Menu button SYSTEM RESET Press Menu button A dissolve causes the program image to fade out while the preview image fades in (figure 3-6). PROGRAM MODE Dissolve Press Next button Use the SGS 408 Control Program. When finished, press Menu button. Figure 3-6 — A dissolve effect PROGRAM *READY* Figure 3-5 — Programming the ECP 1000 2. Press the Next button. The Program Ready menu appears. 3.
Operation, cont’d When the either title effect ends, the preview image disappears, and the program image is again intact. To apply a title, do the following: 1. Press the Title button. 2. Press the screen selection buttons that correspond to the screens you want to switch. For example, if you want to apply the title to screen 2, press screen selection button 2. If you want to apply the title to screens 1 and 3, press screen selection buttons 1 and 3.
Operation, cont’d • Figure 3-11 — Square wipe effects Applying a wipe To apply a wipe, do the following: 1. Press the effect button that is programmed to perform the wipe you want. 2. If this is the first time any effect has been selected since the ECP 1000 was first installed or since a system reset was performed, the number of screen selection buttons that light will be based on the type of wipe that was selected.
Operation, cont’d ECP 1000 Event Control Panel 4 Chapter Four Control Software for Windows Installing the Software Starting the Software 3-12 ECP 1000 • Operation
Control Software forfor Windows, cont’d Control Software Windows The SGS 408 Control Program (Extron part number 29-049-01) , which is used to configure the ECP 1000, is compatible with Windows 95/98 and Windows NT. It allows you to do the following: • Assign an effect to a user-programmable effect button. • Overwrite the effect assigned to either a pre-programmed effect button or a user-programmable effect button. • Print new keycap labels for reprogrammed effect buttons.
Control Software for Windows, cont’d ECP 1000 Event Control Panel A Appendix Reference Information Maintenance and Upgrades Specifications Part Numbers 4-4 ECP 1000 • Control Software for Windows
Reference Information, cont’d Reference Information 7. Maintenance and Upgrades You can perform the following maintenance operations and upgrades to the ECP 1000: Installing a firmware update • Cleaning the fan filter To install a firmware update, you may need to replace IC (integrated circuit) U9 or U11, or both. Replacing these ICs may result in loss of presets and other settings.
Reference Information, cont’d 5. socket, and gently press the IC into the socket. Locate the ICs to be replaced (figure A-3). The update kit will list the specific ICs. 8. Reinstall the cover of the ECP 1000. 9. Attach the power cord to the ECP 1000 and to the AC power source. Make sure the ECP 1000 is working correctly. Replacing keycap labels You can remove each effect button to reveal a legend plate (figure A-4). Remove the cap and insert a button label to identify the button’s new assignment.
Reference Information, cont’d Enclosure dimensions ................. 4.6" H x 13.1" W x 7.0" D 11.7 cm H x 33.3 cm W x 17.8 cm D (T-bar control adds up to 1.8” ((4.6 cm)) to height.) Product weight ............................. 4.4 lbs (2.0 kg) Shipping weight ........................... 10 lbs (4.5 kg) Vibration ....................................... ISTA/NSTA 1A in carton (International Safe Transit Association) Listings .......................................... UL, CUL Compliances .....................
Precautions Safety Instructions • English This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment. This symbol is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product's enclosure that may present a risk of electric shock. Caution Read Instructions • Read and understand all safety and operating instructions before using the equipment.
