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Encore Presentation System • User’s Guide 59
3. Hardware Installation
Installation
 Use the following steps to install a triple screen Encore configuration:
1. Follow the unpacking procedures as listed in the “Unpacking and Inspection”
section on page 52.
2. In Appendix A, refer to the “Physical and Electrical Specifications” section on
page 344 for electrical and mechanical details.
3. In Chapter 2, refer to the “Video Processor Rear Panel” section on page 41 and
the “
Controller Rear Panels” section on page 49 for all connector locations.
4. For each Processor, follow the rack mount procedures as outlined in the “Rack-
Mount Installation” section on page 52.
5. Ethernet Connections — a totally “local” network connection is recommended,
without IP connections to the outside world. Using Ethernet cables:
a. Connect the Processors and Controller to the Ethernet Switch.
b. Connect router(s) to the Switch.
c. As required, connect ScreenPRO-II, PresentationPRO-II and ImagePRO
systems to the Switch.
6. Direct Source Connections — if you elect to use direct connections, in place of
(or in addition to) router connections:
a. As an important prerequisite, complete your “Connection Charts” on
page 80 to streamline your source installation procedure.
b. Using information from the chart, connect the desired “direct” sources to
each M/E’s input connectors as required — on each Processor.
c. As required, connect unscaled background and DSK sources, as
provided from a PC’s single head graphics card.
7. D/A Connections —
a. If your system includes analog, SDI or DVI D/As, connect video inputs to
the D/As as required.
b. Connect D/A outputs to the to the desired M/E input connectors.
8. Router Connections — if you elect to use router connections, in place of (or in
addition to) direct connections:
a. For Ethernet controlled routers:
• Ensure that the router(s) are connected to the same Ethernet
Switch as the Controller and Processors.
• Ensure that each router has an unique IP address.
1 Ethernet Switch Customer supplied
4 Ethernet cables Customer supplied. Additional cables required for routers.
TBD Dedicated sources Analog, Video and/or DVI as required (customer supplied)
TBD Routers Analog, Video and/or DVI as required (customer supplied)
TBD Interconnect cables Analog, Video and/or DVI as required (customer supplied)
Table 3-3. Equipment List, Triple Screen Encore Configuration (Continued)
Qty. Item Note