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310 Encore Presentation System • User’s Guide
7. Operations
Working with Layer Functions
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The Black Preview function enables you to transition all layers, backgrounds and the DSK
to black, across all configured screens and all enabled destinations. The button is a toggle
— press to enable black on Preview, press again to restore the previous “look” on Preview.
Please note:
 Use the following steps to use the Black Preview function:
1. Regardless of the setup currently in Preview, in the Transition Function Section
press Black Preview to place source “black” on Preview. All PIPs, keys and
backgrounds are maintained under the black screen. Please note:
~ The Black Preview button blinks when enabled.
~ All raster boxes remain visible on Preview.
2. Perform a transition in the normal way to fade Program to black.
3. To fade up from black, turn off the Black Preview button. All PIPs, keys and
backgrounds are restored on Preview.
4. Perform a transition in the normal way to fade up from black.
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The Ext Trigger function is only used with the Barco Events Manager or Barco Stage
Manager
applications. With these two products, when the timeline reaches a programmed
"pause" cue, the timeline pauses. This in turn causes Encore’s
Ext Trigger button to flash.
Pressing
Ext Trigger restarts the timeline.
 Use the following steps to use the Ext Trigger function:
1. Ensure that Encore is properly connected to (and recognized by) the Barco
Events Manager
or Barco Stage Manager application. An Ethernet connection
is required. Refer to the application’s
User’s Guide for interfacing instructions.
2. On the Barco Events Manager or Barco Stage Manager application, program a
"pause" cue in the normal manner. When the timeline reaches the "pause" cue,
the timeline pauses. This action causes the
Ext Trigger button to flash.
3. To restart the application’s timeline, press Ext Trigger.
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The Source Preview function enables you to quickly isolate a selected layer for sizing and
adjustment purposes — in Preview only.
 Use the following steps to use the Source Preview function:
1. In the Layer Control Section, select the layer that you want to isolate.
2. In the Layer Functions Section, press Source Preview. Please note:
~ For the selected layer, the border and shadow is turned off.
~ The PIP (or Key) is placed in the center of the screen and sized to 90%
of the output resolution.
Black
Preview
Ext
Trigger
Note
If you are not using Barco Events Manager or Barco Stage
Manager
, the Ext Trigger button has no function.
Source
Preview