Analog way Smart MatriX LE, User Manual

Page 1: ...version 4 00 USER MANUAL MatriX LE Smart ...

Page 2: ...LLATION 2 1 SAFETY INSTRUCTION 2 2 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION 2 3 RACKMOUNT INFORMATION 2 4 CABLE ADAPTOR INFORMATION 2 5 HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS 5 10 10 10 11 CONNECTING THE SMART MATRIX LE 3 1 CONNECTING THE SMART MATRIX LE 3 2 THE SMART MATRIX LE REAR PANEL 20 21 20 Input specifications Output specifications Communication specifications Environmental specifications Pin outs HDCP compliance Overvi...

Page 3: ...selection settings Audio configuration Input selection settings Working with Native Matrix Mode Working with Cut Fade or Transitions Source Output selection Working with Audio Working with DSK HOME MENU REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE 5 1 THE SMART MATRIX LE RCS 40 34 40 RCS presentation How to use the RCS Software installation Serial connection Ethernet connection Software overview 2 5 2 WORKING WITH THE...

Page 4: ...0 6 4 TRIPLE REMOTE KEYPAD Ref TRK 800 46 46 48 47 49 HOW TO CONTACT US INFORMATION ON DISPOSAL 54 CONTACT INFORMATION 54 54 WARRANTY AND SERVICES INFORMATION 53 8 1 ANALOG WAY LIMITED WARRANTY 8 2 SERVICES AND RMA 53 53 EXAMPLES AND TIPS 7 1 ABOUT EXAMPLES 7 2 EXAMPLE 7 3 EXTERNAL PROGRAMMING 50 50 51 52 3 ...

Page 5: ... any of the inputs can be done with the various effects Cut Fade Slides and synchronized on both outputs KEYING a Key is an electronic process whereby an image is electronically superimposed over another source or background by cutting out either a color chroma key or its brightness or luminance levels Luma Key Keys are typically used for titles logos and special effects Smart MatriX LE allows to ...

Page 6: ...ng guidelines The equipment connected to the network must have a release system easily accessible and located outside the unit Unplug the power cord do not pull on the power cord but always on the plug itself The outlet should always be near the device and easily accessible Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against th...

Page 7: ...e débranché de la prise murale Appliquer les consignes suivantes Le matériel relié à demeure au réseau doit avoir un dispositif de sectionnement facilement accessible qui doit être incorporé à l extérieur de l appareil Débrancher le cordon d alimentation de la prise murale si vous prévoyez de ne pas utiliser l appareil pendant quelques jours ou plus Pour débrancher le cordon tirez le par la fiche ...

Page 8: ...imentazione Per assicurarsi che totalemente l apparecchio non è più collegato il cavo deve essere disconesso della presa murale Seguire le instruzioni seguenti Il materiale collegato a residenza alla rete deve avere un dispositivo di sezionamento facile da raggiongere eche deve essere inserito all esterno del apparecchio Disconnettere l apparecchiatura dalla presa murale se si prevede di non utili...

Page 9: ...eses Kabel aus der Netzsteckdose ausgesteckt werden Bitte beachten Sie die folgenden Hinweise Wenn Geräte dauerhaft am Netz bleiben müssen sie über eine leicht zugängliche Trennvorrichtung verfügen die außen am Gerät angebracht sein muss Das Kabel mittels dem Stecker herausziehen Niemals am Stromkabel selbst ziehen Die Steckdose muß sich in der Nähe des Geräts befinden und leicht zugänglich sein D...

Page 10: ...ebe de ser desconectado de la toma de corriente Aplicar las siguientes consignas El material conectado a residencia a la red informática debe de tener un dispositivo de seccionamiento fácilmente accesible que debe de ser incorporado al exterior del aparato Desconectar el aparato del enchufe mural si no piensa utilizarlo durante varios días Para desconectar el cable tire de la clavija No tire nunca...

Page 11: ...tibility with most rackmount braces Connect all of the cables of the device and attach them to the rack with the help of tie wraps IMPORTANT The openings in the side and rear panels of the device are for cooling Do not cover these openings to avoid cutting air circulation Be sure that no weight in excess of 2 kg 4 4 Lbs is added onto the Smart MatriX LE The maximum ambient operating temperature sh...

Page 12: ... Standard 720p 1280x720 50Hz 59 94Hz 60Hz SMPTE 296M 1035i 1920x1035 59 94Hz 60Hz SMPTE 260M 1080i 1920x1080 50Hz 59 94Hz 60Hz SMPTE 274M 1080p 1920x1080 23 97Hz 24Hz 25Hz 29 97Hz 30Hz SMPTE 274M 1080sF 1920x1080 50Hz 59 94Hz 60Hz SMPTE 274M 1080p 1920x1080 50Hz 60Hz HDTV INPUT FEATURES Inputs Signal Connector EDID 1 HD15 1 YES 2 Analog SDTV HD15 2 YES 3 Analog EDTV HD15 3 NO 4 Analog HDTV HD15 4 ...

Page 13: ...nced settings YES YES YES YES YES YES NO NO NO NO NO NO 2 2 Pulldown YES3 YES3 YES3 YES3 YES3 YES3 YES3 YES3 YES3 YES3 YES3 YES3 3 2 Pulldown YES4 YES4 YES4 YES4 YES4 YES4 YES4 YES4 YES4 YES4 YES4 YES4 1 Analog Computer Input or Analog Video Input EDTV or HDTV only 2 Only Vidéo Input 3 Only interlaced 50 Hz 4 Only interlaced 59 94 Hz to 60 Hz COMPUTER FORMATS Format Size Reduced Blankings Subsampl...

Page 14: ...uts 5 6 female DVI I analog pins Frequency 15 625 kHz 50 Hz 625 lines 15 734 kHz 60 Hz 525 lines Levels R G B 0 7 Vp p SYNC 0 3 Vp p or TTL negative Impedance RGB 75 ohms SYNC 75 ohms or Hi Z COMPONENT Connectors Inputs 1 to 4 female HD15 Inputs 5 6 female DVI I analog pins Frequency 15 625 kHz 50 Hz 625 lines 15 734 kHz 60 Hz 525 lines Levels Y 1 Vp p 0 7 V Luma 0 3 V Sync Cr Pr Cb Pb 0 7 Vp p Im...

Page 15: ...130 kHz 165 MHz Max pixel rate Format Digital Visual Interface DVI TMDS single link Resolution Up to 1600x1200 165Mhz 1920x1200px RB Max V size 1200px Max H size 2048px SD SDI Connector SDI Inputs 1 to 2 female BNC Formats SMPTE 259M C Data rate 270 Mbps serial digital Impedance 75 ohms HD SDI Connector SDI Inputs 1 to 2 female BNC Formats 720p 50 59 94 60 Hz 1035i 50 59 94 60 Hz 1080i 50 59 94 60...

Page 16: ...1366 x 800 15 9 50Hz 60Hz 72Hz 75Hz 1400 x 1050 4 3 50Hz 60Hz 72Hz 75Hz 1440 x 900 16 10 50Hz 60Hz 72Hz 75Hz 1600 x 1200 4 3 50Hz 60Hz 1680 x 1050 16 10 50Hz 60Hz 1920 x 1080 16 9 50Hz 60Hz 72Hz 75Hz 1920 x 1080 B 16 9 50Hz 60Hz 1920 x 1200 16 10 50Hz 60Hz 2048 x 1080 19 10 50Hz 60Hz or 15 Connector Balanced or unbalanced mono stereo inputs all pin MCO male connector 8 audio stereo inputs 1 auxili...

Page 17: ...75Hz 1280 x 800 16 10 50Hz 60Hz 72Hz 75Hz 1280 x 1024 5 4 50Hz 60Hz 72Hz 75Hz 1360 x 768 16 9 50Hz 60Hz 72Hz 75Hz 1366 x 800 15 9 50Hz 60Hz 72Hz 75Hz 1400 x 1050 4 3 50Hz 60Hz 72Hz 75Hz 1440 x 900 16 10 50Hz 60Hz 72Hz 75Hz 1600 x 1200 4 3 50Hz 60Hz 1680 x 1050 16 10 50Hz 60Hz 1920 x 1080 16 9 50Hz 60Hz 72Hz 75Hz 1920 x 1080 B 16 9 50Hz 60Hz 1920 x 1200 16 10 50Hz 60Hz 2048 x 1080 19 10 50Hz 60Hz A...

Page 18: ... 2007 EN 55024 1998 A1 2001 A2 2003 EN 61000 3 2 2006 EN 61000 3 3 1995 A1 2001 A2 2005 Safety test following IEC 60950 1 2005 UL 60950 1 2007 CAN CSA C22 2 NO 60950 1 Power supply IEC EN UL CSA 60950 1 internal autoswitching Mechanical in carton Vibration IEC60068 2 64 Free fall IEC60068 2 32 RoHS WEEE Environmental specifications COMMUNICATION PORTS REMOTE RS 232 Connector DB 9 female Protocol R...

Page 19: ... 0 23 TMDS Clock 6 DDC Clock 12 Not used 18 TMDS Data 0 24 TMDS Clock C1 Analog Red Video or Cr Pr or C C2 Analog Green Video or Y or Composite Video C3 Analog Blue Video or Cb Pb C4 Analog Horizontal Sync or Composite Sync C5 Analog Common Ground Return DDC Display Data Chanel TMDS Transition Minimized differencial signal RS 232 CONNECTOR Pin 1 NC 6 NC 2 Transmit data to PC Tx1 7 NC 3 Transmit da...

Page 20: ... specific feature allows enable disable the HDCP receiver for the input chosen It can be very useful especially using a Mac Input Menu DVI HDCP detection The output status can provide you all information about the output in real time This feature is particularly needed when HDCP is used with long cable to be sure that the communication is well handled HDCP compliance NOTE as part of our policy of ...

Page 21: ...up for the first time quickly and easily Here is an example of a typical Smart MatriX LE setup CONNECTING THE SMART MATRIX LE USA Canada South America and The Carribeans ANALOG WAY Inc Europe Middle East and Africa ANALOG WAY SAS Asia Pacific ANALOG WAY Pte Ltd AN 6 1_Controllers 060910 V1 Event Controllers Application Note 6 1 Triple Screen Presentation using 1 Eikos LE with Mosaic Pre view 1 Sma...

Page 22: ...itor see also Output Specifications in this chapter The extra Video Out card installed on the Smart MatriX LE can be used for recording broadcasting or previewing purposes in a wide range of formats for maximum compatibility with industry viewing or recording equipment Finally the audio in and output card will let users mix audio with any source accurately balance or tweak sound sources and output...

Page 23: ...nput of the device S VIDEO SOURCES The S VIDEO signal also called Y C HI 8 or S VHS is available on DVD players and high quality VCRs S VHS The S VIDEO signal in which the Luminance Y and Chrominance C information are separately transmitted gives a higher quality picture than the Composite video signal The S VIDEO connector is usually a 4 pin Mini DIN connector also called Oshiden connector For in...

Page 24: ...formats SD HD SDI 1x digital input on female BNC connector SD HD SDI Inputs 1 and 2 RGBS VIDEO SOURCES This signal is widely used in broadcasting and is available on European DVD player The RGB S signal is transmitted with 4 coaxial cables and also has a better picture quality than COMPOSITE and S VIDEO signals The RGB S connectors are usually BNC connectors for Broadcasting equipment and SCART co...

Page 25: ...t and output offers balanced or unbalanced connections It should be noted that the management of the audio output follows the selection of video layers Two modes are available Top Follow or Breakaway In Top Follow Mode the audio follows the topmost video layer after having pressed TAKE In Breakaway Mode it is the selected audio layer input that is permanently diffused Output 2 Output 1 Audio Switc...

Page 26: ...s functions without having to be an expert audio visual engineer leaving room for what is most important to our users concentrating on their event The Smart MatriX LE front panel is comprised of several sections each carefully labelled and self explanatory corresponding to all the machine s versatile functions 1 Standby button 2 Menu screen 3 Menu scroll knob 4 Control section 5 Input Selection se...

Page 27: ...le menu options parameters of any selected object system information and everything you need to know to control the device Menu scroll knob The Menu scroll knob allows users to quickly scroll through menu items and increase or decrease any modifiable value in the Smart MatriX LE menu Simply scroll to the desired menu item and press the ENTER button to confirm your choice The ENTER Function is also...

Page 28: ...put and output parameters CONTROL select to access device software information LAN settings reset factory settings amongst other user oriented functions VIRTUAL T Bar select to access the Virtual T Bar Menu navigation To access the Smart MatriX LE menu press the EXIT MENU button in the control section 4 To highlight items in the menu which will appear on the VFD screen 2 turn the scroll knob 3 lef...

Page 29: ...tion should take approximately 30 seconds Smart MatriX LE color codes Analog Way engineers have developed a handy user friendly way of identifying machine status on the front panel via the use of color codes on the buttons of the machine All new Analog Way machines use the same codes for quick recognition of the status of any device of the range at any given time For the Smart MatriX LE button col...

Page 30: ... ohms EDID to set up the EDID in terms of resolution and rate Status to summarize the input status Concerning the DVI inputs a specific feature allows enable disable the HDCP receiver for the input chosen It can be very useful especially using a Mac Input menu DVI HDCP detection NOTE The input status is available at any time in status input menu and can give you information about format rate and H...

Page 31: ...output in real time This feature is particularly needed when HDCP is used thanks to the HDCP status All changes have to be validating by pressing the OK button in order to be saved To activate the Native Matrix Mode Mode Menu Native Matrix Mode Menu You ll find all menus from the mixer mode in the main menu except some specific matrix function added To work with native matrix mode it s the same wa...

Page 32: ...ts 4 scalers used NO seamless transition The background Frame and the Logos are not available on the Smart MatriX LE 31 SMX100 allows to use a live source with green or blue or any color background and to key it over another live input Background is removed and replaced by another source Title can be keyed DSK on Analog or Digital Sources To use Keying first select a source in the desired layer La...

Page 33: ... Level White As the White Level is changed from 255 to 0 things that are white are first keyed out followed by light grey then dark grey and so forth until the entire picture is keyed out at 0 White level Black level Keyed Away Keyed Away Visible Picture Non Inverted Mode For Chroma Key Chroma Keying is used to key from a particular color It produces a soft edged key which is most suitable for mov...

Page 34: ...the White Level will be considered part of the key White Level This option permits adjustment of the luminance levels of the keyed hue The White Level is the lumi nance lower bound Colors in the selected hue range with a luminance brighter than the Black Level but darker than the White Level will be considered part of the key Titling alpha If you have selected one of the two Titling modes the titl...

Page 35: ...HOME MENU MATRIX MODE OUT 1 OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 2 Format 1920 x 1080 Live Input 3 Format 1920 x 1080 Live Input 3 Internal 60Hz Internal 60Hz Current Layer Live 34 ...

Page 36: ... RGBS i11 Input 3 Audio Input 2 SD ED HD RGsB i11 Input 4 Audio Input 3 SD ED HD YUV i11 Audio Input 4 Computer SOG i11 Computer HV C i11 Computer RW i11 Audio DVI 1 Computer 0 255 i10 Audio DVI 2 Computer 16 235 i10 Audio SDI 1 DVI video RGB i10 Audio SDI 2 DVI video YUV i10 Hi Z 75 Ohms Edit EDID Auto NTSC PAL PAL_M Left 640x480 852x480 1280x720 1280x768 1200x800 1440x900 1364x1024 1680x1050 204...

Page 37: ...16 9 1920x1080 B 800x600 4 3 24 Hz o2 1024x768 4 3 29 97 Hz o2 1280x768 15 9 50 Hz o2 1280x1024 5 4 60 Hz o2 H V RGB HV 1366x800 15 9 75 Hz o2 H V RGsB SOG RGB 16 235 Disabled Predefined color Saturation 1440x900 16 10 1680x1050 16 10 1920x1080 HD 1920x1080 C 1920x1200 16 9 2048x1080 19 10 Input 1 Analog Input 2 Analog Input 3 Analog Input 4 Analog OFF V Grey scale H Grey scale DVI 1 V Color bar D...

Page 38: ...ced 50 Hz R8 Interlaced 60 Hz R9 SDTV A3 displayed when an input is active t1 only displayed for Type Luma Key or LumaKey Titling t2 only displayed for Type Chroma Key or ChromaKey Titling t3 only displayed for Type LumaKey Titling or ChromaKey Titling t4 only displayed for Type different from KEYING TITLING Type Lumakey t1 Chromakey t2 Titling alpha t3 Invert keying t4 None Chromakey Chromakey Ti...

Page 39: ...fect Type Cut Fade Closing effect V Size Color Cut AUDIO Aux setting Audio Out 1 m2 Audio Out 2 m2 Breack away Input 1 Input 3 DVI 1 SDI 1 Stereo Toplayer follow Input 2 Input 4 DVI 2 SDI 2 Master Volume Audio Delay Balance Balance m1 Available only on Mixer Mode m2 Available only on Matrix Mode Level Mode Source settings Level OUT1 Prelist m2 OUT2 Prelist m2 Input 1 Input 3 DVI 1 SDI 1 Input 2 In...

Page 40: ...V xxxx Remote port L1 CS V xxxx LAN UDP Input 1 L4 DVI 1 L4 Input 2 L4 DVI 2 L4 Input 3 L4 SDI 1 L4 Input 4 L4 SDI 4 L4 Input freeze Baud rate All Set message OFF Freeze all Set message ON Menus Clear message ON Clear message OFF Standby Default setup L2 CONTROL VIRTUAL T BAR RS232 LAN LAN setup Auto Lock Sync loss Auto TAKE Preset Toggle V TBar enable Freeze mode Transp Backgr Dynamic fit L1 UDP ...

Page 41: ...will take the hand quickly with it You have to install the software on a Computer and have a LAN board or RS 232 link to use the RCS After the installation launch the program and proceed to the network establishment REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE 40 1 Connect you on www analogway com 2 In the menu select Technical Support menu then click on Remote Control Software select the name of your device and click...

Page 42: ...can be used to parameter sources frames layers and logos directly by clicking on the corresponding button then navigating through the different available tabs The red window of the RCS represents your Main window and can also be used much like the front panel of the Smart MatriX LE Create user presets directly in the RCS main window by clicking on one of the four available Preset icons and setting...

Page 43: ... connection 1 Connect a crossed RJ45 cable between the Smart MatriX LE and your PC then power on your devices Use straight RJ45 if connecting through a network switcher 2 Click on the RCS program file on your PC to run the software 3 Click on the Connections tab and select LAN as the connection type 4 In the Remote Address field enter the IP address of the Smart MatriX LE you wish to control see a...

Page 44: ...ll sources connected to the rear panel of your Smart MatriX LE 6 Click on the Inputs tab to return to the main screen Source output configuration 1 Click on the Outputs tab of the RCS 2 Select the type of plug which is connected to outputs 1 2 of your Smart MatriX LE by clicking in the appropriate field in Analog Type or DVI Type for both Main and Preview outputs 3 Select the appropriate output fo...

Page 45: ...the procedure in the Closing Effect tab to determine the way your layer will close Layer transitions effects Creating Presets The Smart MatriX LE allows the creation of user defined presets very easily Any setup you have configured on screen can be stored into one of the 4 available user presets 1 After having configured layers PIP transitions logos on your screen see Working with the RCS chapter ...

Page 46: ... 2 stereo embedded SDI audio inputs via the SDI BNC connectors all accessible via the Audio menu of the Smart MatriX LE and which can be affected to one or both of the 2 independent symetrical asymetrical outputs of the device To configure audio settings of the Smart MatriX LE plug all audio inputs into the device and click on the Audio tab of the RCS home page 1 Set the Main audio output level an...

Page 47: ...ple display configuration NOTE for further information concerning our optional remote controllers please connect to our website on www analogway com 6 1 Axion2 76 USA Canada South America and The Carribeans ANALOG WAY Inc Tel 212 269 1902 Fax 212 269 1943 Email salesusa analogway com Europe Middle East and Africa ANALOG WAY SAS Tel 331 64 47 16 03 Fax 331 64 47 14 73 Email saleseuro analogway com ...

Page 48: ...TE for further information concerning our optional remote controllers please connect to our website on www analogway com 6 2 ORCHESTRA 76 USA Canada South America and The Carribeans ANALOG WAY Inc Tel 212 269 1902 Fax 212 269 1943 Email salesusa analogway com Europe Middle East and Africa ANALOG WAY SAS Tel 331 64 47 16 03 Fax 331 64 47 14 73 Email saleseuro analogway com Asia Pacific ANALOG WAY P...

Page 49: ...ease connect to our website on www analogway com USA Canada South America and The Carribeans Europe Middle East and Africa Asia Pacific AN 6 1_Controllers 060910 V1 Event Controllers Application Note 6 1 Triple Screen Presentation using 1 Eikos LE with Mosaic Pre view 1 SmartVu LE 1 Smart MatriX LE controlled by the TRK 800 Remote Keypad Analog Way engineers have designed several remote con trolle...

Page 50: ... RK 300 Remote Control Keypad designed to control Analog Way s new Seamless Switchers Very User friendly Remote Control Keypad Controls different Switchers Mini Joystick for easy element control Ethernet LAN RJ45 connector for easy connection Large VFD display offering high contrast menu NOTE for further information concerning our optional remote controllers please connect to our website on www an...

Page 51: ... effort to make the use of our machines the most pleasant experience possible the Analog Way team is constantly aiming to create easy to follow examples update information and furnish our website with useful user information Please check on www analogway com EXAMPLES AND TIPS Please see following page for Examples 7 1 ABOUT EXAMPLES 7 2 EXAMPLES 50 ...

Page 52: ...51 Example Triple Screen Presentation using 1 Eikos LE EKS400 with Mosaic Preview 1 SmartVu LE 1 Smart MatriX LE controlled by the TRK 800 Remote Keypad i i ...

Page 53: ... and the Smart MatriX LE in order to setup the LAN parameters of the product 2 In the Control Smart MatriX LE LAN Setup menu configure the connection of the Smart MatriX LE in UDP mode and setup the Local and Remote Addresses as well as the Local and Remote Ports in concordance with your Network 3 Configure the TCP IP address of your External Remote Controller For example 192 168 000 001 4 Setup t...

Page 54: ...ance center Customer Service and ask to receive a Return Material Authorization number RMA Three regional maintenance centers are available depending on your location See map below for information on which regional maintenance center you depend on RMA Conditions 1 Prior to returning any item you must receive a Return Material Authorization RMA number 2 All RMA numbers must appear on the return shi...

Page 55: ...w analogway com Before calling your regional maintenance center please gather the following information Serial number of the unit Firmware version look in CONTROL MENU VERSIONS Model reference SMX100 Description of failure INFORMATION ON UNIT DISPOSAL In the European Union If the product is used for business purposes and you want to discard it Please contact your Analog Way dealer who will inform ...

Page 56: ...The illustrations and screens described in this manual may be exaggerated or simplified for easy recognition and may be slightly different from the actual unit ANALOG WAY SAS 33 rue du Saule Trapu Parc du Moulin 91300 Massy France Version 4 00 22 06 2012 Code 140124 ...