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User GuideAnnotatorSignal ProcessorsAnnotation Graphics Processor68-1661-01 Rev. B09 11

• Optional DVI, HD-SDI, or scan-converted output — A flexible output expansion port which can be populated to support optional DVI, HD-SDI, or scan co

Video outputNumber/signal type ... 2 buffered scaled RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, or HD component video (Y, R-Y, B-Y) 1 MTP 1 optional si

Web server ... Up to 200 simultaneous sessions 40 MB nonvolatile user memoryProgram control ...

Part Numbers and AccessoriesIncluded PartsDescription Part NumberAnnotator 60-968-xxRubber feet (not attached) (4)IEC power cord (1)Extron Software Pr

Ethernet ConnectionThis section describes connection to the Ethernet.Ethernet LinkThe rear panel Ethernet connector on the Annotator can be connected

Ping to determine Extron IP addressThe ping utility is available at the command (Cmd) prompt. Ping tests the Ethernet interface between the computer a

4. At the prompt, enter Telnet. The computer returns a display similar to the figure below.Figure 60. Telnet ScreenTelnet TipsIt is not the intention

Local echoOnce your computer is connected to the Annotator, by default Telnet does not display your keystrokes on the screen. SIS commands are entered

IP addresses and octetsValid IP addresses consist of four 1-, 2-, or 3-digit numeric subelds, properly called octets, which are separated by dots (pe

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• RS-232 serial control port — Using serial commands, the Annotator can be controlled and congured via the Extron Windows-based control program (SPP

InstallationThis section contains installation information for the Extron Annotator. It covers the following subjects: • UL/Safety Requirements• Mou

Mounting the AnnotatorIf the Annotator is to be rack mounted, it is important to mount it before cabling it. Four rubber feet are included with the un

Rear Panel Features and ConnectionsThis section describes the rear panel features and how to connect the cables. Rear Panel FeaturesThe illustration b

c Universal BNC connectors (input 3) — Connect a high resolution computer- video, component, S-video, or composite input signal to this group of fe

l PS/2 mouse port — Connect a PS/2 mouse to this port for annotation use.m Keyboard port — Connect a Microsoft® compatible keyboard to this port for

Step 5 — Connect touch panel devicesVia USB A ports — Connect a touchpanel device to either port as desired. For most devices no configuration is neede

Resetting the Unit with the Reset ButtonThere are four reset modes (numbered 1, 3, 4, and 5 for the sake of comparison with Extron IPL products) that

Annotator Reset Mode SummaryMode Activation Result Purpose/NotesUse Factory Firmware1 Hold down the recessed Reset button while applying power to the

iPrecautionsThis symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with

OperationThis section of the manual discusses the operation of an Annotator unit and is divided into four sections:• Front Panel Overview• The Annot

• Freeze — Allows the current displayed image to be frozen or unfrozen as desired.d Picture control buttons — These six buttons are:• Size — Allow

The Annotator Menu SystemThe Annotator can be congured using the menu system, via the Extron Simple Instruction Set (SIS) of commands, or via the Ext

Edit Comm Settings (hidden)To display and enter this menu, press and hold the Detail and Color/Tint buttons simultaneously and then press Next. The hi

Scan Converter CongurationThis menu, displayed only when the optional scan-converter board is installed, allows the user to configure the settings for

Input CongurationWithin this menu any of the seven inputs can be congured. Each input has different settings depending on the signal format. Consult

Output CongurationUsing this menu, resolutions, refresh rates, output signal types, and sync polarity can be selected and adjusted for an output. See

Advanced CongurationWithin this menu auto imaging and auto memory can be turned on or off, input EDID can be set, RGB delay value adjusted, the switc

3. After tapping the fourth cross, the unit saves the calibration data and restarts the sequence. Repeat the process for each connected touchscreen.4

To recall an image: 1. Press and release the Capture/Recall button. The LCD displays “IMAGE RECALL”. 2. Press Next to enter the Recall menu. The LCD

iiFCC Class A NoticeThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Ru

Edit Comm SettingsNOTES: • When entering this mode, the LCD menu displays the setting from comm port 1. Changes made to the comm settings via the

Scan Converter CongurationThis menu is available only when a scan converter board is installed.Within this menu horizontal and vertical image size an

Setting the Front Panel Locks (Executive Modes)The Annotator has two levels of front panel security lock that limit the operation of the device from

Setting up the Annotator to Work with a Matrix SwitcherThe Sync to Matrix tool is a powerful tool which can simplify the control system necessary when

Input 1Input 6Input 5Input 4Input 3Input 2Input 64Output 1 Input 3Output 6 Input 3Output 5Output 4Output 3Output 2 Input 3Annotator #1An

d. Click Connect to Matrix button. The matrix switcher size is displayed.e. From the drop-down menu next to Annotator Input #3. select the matrix ou

On Screen AnnotationThis section of the manual discusses on screen annotation and is in four sections:• USB and RS-232 Driver Configuration• USB Port

3. Select the USB Configuration tab and sort by device type, manufacturer, and version.4. Click Update Modules to locate a device module in the Avai

Touchscreen CalibrationIf a touchscreen is attached to the Annotator, the touch accuracy should be calibrated using the Calibrate Panels setting in th

Annotation OverviewThe Annotator output has the capability to include a graphical tool bar which is used for annotation. The tool bar can be enabled o

iiiConventions Used in this GuideIn this user guide, the following are used:NOTE: A note draws attention to important information.TIP: A tip provide

Default Annotation Buttons Input selection — Selecting this button opens a pop-up palette displaying the Annotator’s six inputs. Selecti

Size — Select this button to adjust size of text and/or line weight (not linked), after selecting a drawing or text function, such as

Whiteboard — Select this to create a white canvas for annotations. No input video image is visible. To remove the white canvas, reselect the Whit

SIS Communication and ControlThe Annotator can be operated and configured using Simple Instruction Set (SIS) commands input via a PC connected to eithe

Establishing a ConnectionEstablish a network connection to the processor as follows:1. Open a TCP socket to port 23 using the processor’s IP address.

Processor-Initiated MessagesWhen a local event such as a front panel operation occurs, the processor responds by sending a message to the host. The pr

Using the Command/Response Table for SIS CommandsThe command/response table follows this section. Lowercase letters are acceptable in the command eld

X1@ = Internal temperature (in degrees Celsius)X1# = Horizontal and vertical frequencies (format is three digit with single decimal and lead

X2% = User presets — 1 to 16X2^ = Input presets — 1 to 128X2* = On-screen menu time-out — 1 to 64, in 1 second increments, 0 = always display

Command ASCII command(host to processor) Response(processor to host)Additional descriptionInput Switching and ConfigurationInput selectionSelect inputX

ContentsIntroduction ... 1About the Annotator ... 1Definitions ...

Command ASCII command(host to processor) Response(processor to host)Additional descriptionPixel phaseSpecify a valueEX^PHAS} PhasX!*X^]Set pixel phase

Command ASCII command(host to processor) Response(processor to host)Additional descriptionPicture AdjustmentsVideo muteMute video to black1BVmt1]Mute

Command ASCII command(host to processor) Response(processor to host)Additional descriptionHorizontal shiftSpecify a valueEX1^HCTR} HctrX!*X1^]Set hori

Command ASCII command(host to processor) Response(processor to host)Additional descriptionOutput ConfigurationOutput scaler rateSet output rateEX2!*X2@

Command ASCII command(host to processor) Response(processor to host)Additional descriptionScan converter horizontal sizeSpecific valueESX1&HSIZ} Hs

Command ASCII command(host to processor) Response(processor to host)Additional descriptionAux Scaler BoardOutput scaler rateSet output rateEXX2!*X2@Ra

Command ASCII command(host to processor) Response(processor to host)Additional descriptionAdvanced ConfigurationsTest patternSet test patternEX2)TEST}

Command ASCII command(host to processor) Response(processor to host)Additional descriptionAnnotationAnnotation typeSet typeEX5)DRAW} DrawX5)]Sets curr

Command ASCII command(host to processor) Response(processor to host)Additional descriptionDrop shadowEnable drop shadowE1SHDW} Shdw1]Enable a drop sha

Command ASCII command(host to processor) Response(processor to host)Additional descriptionOn-Screen Menu ConfigurationMenu time-outSet menu time-out pe

Signal Processing Products Control Program ...61Installing the Software ... 61Installation From the

Command ASCII command(host to processor) Response(processor to host)Additional descriptionResetsErase user-supplied web pages and filesEfilenameEF} Del

Using the Command/Response Table for IP SIS CommandsSymbol DefinitionsX10) = Switcher name, up to 240 alphanumeric characters.NOTE: The following char

X13& = Data bits: 7, 8 (default = 8)X13* = Stop bits: 1, 2 (default = 1)X13( = Serial port type: 0 = RS-232, 1 = RS-422 X14) = Flow control (only

Command ASCII (Telnet)(host to processor)URL Encoded (Web)(host to processor)Response(processor to host)Additional descriptionIP control ports command

Command ASCII (Telnet)(host to processor)URL Encoded (Web)(host to processor)Response(processor to host)Additional descriptionSet verbose modeEX12#CV}

Command ASCII (Telnet)(host to processor)URL Encoded (Web)(host to processor)Response(processor to host)Additional descriptionConfigure redirect modeEX

Command ASCII (Telnet)(host to processor)URL Encoded (Web)(host to processor)Response(processor to host)Additional descriptionFile commandsList les f

Signal Processing Products Control ProgramThe Extron Signal Processing Products Control Program (SPPCP) offers another way to control the Annotator vi

Installation from the Website1. On the Extron website (www.extron.com), select the Download tab.2. On the Download Center screen, select Software fr

Using the SPPCPThe Signal Processing Products Control Program (SPPCP) is used to configure and operate the Annotator from the PC on which the program r

IntroductionThis manual contains installation, conguration, and operating information for the Extron Annotator. It covers configuring and operating th

SPPCP MenusFile menuClick on this to open a drop-down menu displaying six selectable options: Connect, Disconnect, Save Configuration..., Restore Con

Tools menuClick on this to open a drop-down box displaying nine selectable options: Data View/Trace Window... Executive Mode, Image Quick Capture...,

• On Screen Display — Use this menu for a choice of two types of OSD: Default OSD and Custom OSD. Select as applicable. The Default OSD option is use

Figure 30. The Device Module Manager Window: RS-232 Tab• Sync Scaler to Matrix Switcher — Select this to open a secondary window. Within that window

• System Settings... — Select this to open a secondary window. This allows changes to be made to various device settings: IP and RS-232 connections,

To download and install the Firmware Loader application:1. Go to www.extron.com.2. Enter “Firmware Loader” in the Search eld and press Enter.3. Lo

Figure 35. Firmware Loading Progress Window5. When the le upload is complete (after file verification and the device restarting), click on the X at t

Control TabThe Control tab displays the current configuration of the Annotator, with numbered boxes representing the video inputs. Also shown on the Co

I/O Conguration TabThe I/O Configuration tab allows input and output conguration, as well as EDID emulation settings to be adjusted. Figure 38. Th

Advanced Settings TabThe Advanced Settings tab allows advanced functions to be configured. These include test pattern selection, and advanced features,

DenitionsThe following terms are used throughout this manual:EDID — Extended Display Identication Data. A communications protocol or instruction set

Scan Converter TabNOTE: The Scan Converter tab appears only if the optional scan converter output board is installed in the Annotator. The Scan Conver

Aux Scaler TabNOTE: The Aux Scaler tab appears only if the optional aux scaler output board is installed in the Annotator. The Aux Scaler tab allows y

Image Capture TabThe Image Capture tab allows capturing, saving, recalling, and deletion of displayed images. Figure 42. The Image Capture Tab Screen

Font TabThe Font tab allows generation and selection of font type used by the Annotator.Figure 43. The Font Tab Screen• Font Generation — Use this to

HTML OperationThis section describes these default web pages, which are always available and cannot be erased or overwritten. Topics that are covered

Navigating the Default Web PagesThe Annotator default web pages include five main tabs or pages (Status, Configuration, File Management, Control, and I

Conguration TabThe Configuration tab includes pages that allow System settings (such as IP address, date/time, and so forth), scaler settings, and pa

DHCP radio buttons The DHCP On radio button directs the device to ignore any entered IP addresses and to obtain its IP address from a Dynamic Host Con

Date/Time Settings fieldsThe Date/Time Settings fields provide a location for viewing and setting the time functions. Figure 46. Date/Time Settings field

Scaler Settings pageAccess the Scaler Settings page by clicking the Scaler Settings link on the sidebar menu on the Configuration page.Figure 47. Scal

Features• Real time annotations over high resolution PC and video graphics — This allows a presenter to draw, point, or add text in real time over li

Output configurationDepending on the optional output card installed, the output connector and display device being used, the resolution and refresh rat

On Screen DisplayWithin this section, some aspects of the on screen display can be set. The annotation, cursor display can be set to be seen on all o

Passwords pageAccess the Passwords page by clicking the Passwords link on the sidebar menu on Configuration page.Figure 50. Passwords PageThe fields on

Firmware Upgrade pageAccess the Firmware Upgrade page by clicking the Passwords link on the sidebar menu on Configuration page.The Firmware Upgrade pa

Figure 52. Choose File to Upload Widow with a Firmware File SelectedNOTES: • Valid rmware les must have the le extension “.S19”. Any other le

File Management TabThis tab shows the File Management page, and allows the user to upload or delete user les (such as HTML pages, or bitmaps) from th

Control TabThe three pages on the Control tab are User Control, Presets, and PIP Setup, and they allow limited device configuration. From the User Cont

Presets pageFrom this page up to 16 memory or 128 input presets can be saved and recalled. Figure 55. Presets PageTo save the current configuration to

Images pageThis page allows images (.bmp format) to be added to or deleted from the Annotator, previewed, and recalled to be shown on a connected disp

Video inputNumber/signal type ....... 2 RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, component video (Y, R-Y, B-Y; progressive or HD) 1 RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, c