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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL Pulse² Ref. PLS350 / PLS350-3G...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    THANK YOU By following these simple steps you will be able to obtain the most from your powerful Pulse² and its many features. 1. TRADEMARKS 2. INTRODUCTION 3. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS 4. HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS 4.1 Safety instructions 4.1.1 English 4.1.2 French 4.1.3 Italian 4.1.4 German 4.1.5 Spanish...
  • Page 4 5. CONNECTING THE PULSE² 5.1 Description 5.1.1 Rear panel 5.1.2 Front panel 6. CONTROLLING THE PULSE² 6.1 RCS² requirement 6.2 Connecting with the RCS² 6.3 RCS² top menu 6.3.1 Setup 6.3.2 Edit 6.3.3 Live 7. OPERATING THE PULSE² FROM THE RCS² 7.1 Operating mode 7.2 Setup 7.2.1 Mode...
  • Page 5 8.2 Settings in Mixer mode 8.2.1 Source Input selection 8.2.2 Input selection settings 8.2.3 Source Output selection 8.2.4 Output selection settings 8.2.5 Preview features 8.2.6 Preview Id 8.2.7 Working with layers 8.2.8 Working with layers functions 8.2.9 Opening transitions and closing live layers 8.2.10 Layer adjustment menu 8.2.11 Layers with transitions &...
  • Page 6 11. WARRANTY 11.1 Warranty conditions 11.2 Repair and return instructions 11.3 Return conditions 12. CONTACT INFORMATION 13. APPENDICES 13.1 Crestron 2&3 series Midra™ Driver 13.2 AMX NetLinx® Integrated Controllers Midra™ Driver...
  • Page 7 HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. 2. INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the Analog Way Pulse². Before you start setting up your Pulse² for the first time, please read through all of the documentation to become familiar with its powerful features. The Pulse² can be used in several configurations, which results in a versatile video production tool for live event staging and fixed installation applications.
  • Page 8 3. Terms and definitions 3. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS BACKGROUND: a “Background” is a source, typically originating from a computer. Pulse² enables you to work with still (frame) background — visually in back of all other sources. LAYER: a “layer” is an image display element (such as a PIP window, Key, logo or Background) that has a visual priority —...

  • Page 9: Safety Instructions

    4.1.1 English 4. HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS 4.1 Safety instructions 4.1.1 English All of the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated and should be maintained for further reference. Please follow all of the warnings on this product and its operating instructions.
  • Page 10 4.1.2 French 4.1.2 French Afin de mieux comprendre le fonctionnement de cet appareil, nous vous conseillons de bien lire toutes les consignes de sécurité et de fonctionnement avant utilisation. Conservez les instructions de sécurité et de fonctionnement afin de pouvoir les consulter ultérieurement. Respectez toutes les consignes marquées dans la documentation, sur le produit et sur ce document.
  • Page 11 4.1.3 Italian 4.1.3 Italian Allo scopo di capire meglio il funzionamento di questa apparecchiatura vi consigliamo di leggere bene tutti i consigli di sicurezza e di funzionamento prima dell’utilizzo. Conservare le istruzioni di sicurezza e di funzionamento al fine di poterle consultare ulteriormente. Seguire tutti i consigli indicati su questo manuale e sull’apparecchiatura.
  • Page 12 4.1.4 German 4.1.4 German Um den Betrieb dieses Geräts zu verstehen, raten wir Ihnen vor der Inbetriebnahme alle Sicherheits und Betriebsanweisungen genau zu lesen. Diese Sicherheits- und Betriebsanweisungen für einen späteren Gebrauch sicher aufbewahren. Alle in den Unterlagen, an dem Gerät und hier angegebenen Sicherheitsanweisungen einhalten.
  • Page 13 4.1.5 Spanish 4.1.5 Spanish Para comprender mejor el funcionamiento de este aparato, le recomendamos que le acuidadosamente todas las consignas de seguridad y de funcionamiento del aparato antes de usarlo. Conserve las instrucciones de seguridad y de funcionamiento para que pueda consultarlas posteriormente. Respete todas las consignas indicadas en la documentación, relacionadas con el producto y este documento.

  • Page 14: Unpacking And Inspection

    Before racking and plugging any inputs and outputs, it is advised to power on the unit. Should you encounter any issue, you must contact immediately your local distributor or dealer, or closest Analog Way technical (see chapter: 12. Contact support offices information).

  • Page 15: Cable And Adaptor Information

    4.4 Cable and adaptator information 4.4 Cable and adaptor information A large choice of cables and adaptors are compatible with the Pulse². Please refer to the hardware specifications chapter to find the most suitable cables for your operations. 4.5 Hardware specifications 4.5.1 Signal descriptions For each type of signal, here are the levels and the impedance accepted by the Pulse².

  • Page 16: Supported Video Formats

    4.5.2 Supported video formats Analog computer Digital computer Type Levels Impedance Type Characteristics RGsB R = 0,7 Vpp RGB – 8 bits – 4.4.4 – 0/255 - TMDS G = 0,7 Vpp + 0,3 Vpp 75 Ω HDMI® RGB or YUV – 8 bits – 4.4.4 or 4.2.2 B = 0,7 Vpp –...

  • Page 17: Output Computer Formats

    4.5.5 Output computer formats 4.5.5 Output Computer formats The Pulse² outputs support GTF (version 1.1), CVT (version 1.1) and DMT (version 1.0 rev 12) standards. Other non-standard formats are supported via the custom format capability of the framework. The Pulse² offers a list of pre-defined output formats. Frequency Frequency Format...
  • Page 18 4.6 Input specifications The Pulse² uses an HDMI plug with a standard mounting M3x0,5 mm screw above the connector. Please see the diagram below. This hole is occupied by a Torx10 screw when you receive the unit. If desired, this screw can be removed and replaced by a compatible aftermarket HDMI plug locking 27 mm mechanism to ensure a secure HDMI connection.

  • Page 19: Output Specifications

    4.7 Output specifications Single-Link Standard Size HD-15 3G-SDI HDMI DVI-D 1366x768 1366x768 800p RGB 1280x800 SWXGA+ 1366x800 1152x864 1152x864 900p RGB 1440x900 1600x900 1600x900 960p RGB 1280x960 SXGA 1280x1024 1360x1024 1360x1024 DILA4/3 1364x1024 SXGA+ 1400x1050 WSXGA+ 1680x1050 1080p RGB 1920x1080 2048x1080 Q WXGA 2048x1152...
  • Page 20 4.8.1 Serial interface 4.8 Communication specifications 4.8.1 Serial interface A standard RS232 interface is available through a DB9 female connector: - It permits controlling the device - It permits updating the device Data Rate: 1200 to 115200 Bauds, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity bit, no flow control by default. DTR &...
  • Page 21 4.9 Environmental specifications 4.9 Environmental specifications Dimensions: Weight:  D 15.75’’x W 19’’ x H 3.46’’ with rack mount and handles  6,3kg / 13.9 lb  D 400 mm x W 483 mm x H 88 mm (Compatible with a Standard 19” rack, Height = 2 U) ...

  • Page 22: Hdcp Management

    4.10 HDCP management 4.10 HDCP management 4.10.1 Input HDCP detection The input HDCP detection is managed by the input components according to HDCP specification. 4.10.2 Output HDCP detection The Pulse² manages the output HDCP detection according to one of the following criteria: - Hot plug, - 3-second period attempt.
  • Page 23 5.1.1 Rear panel Pulse² - Ref. PLS350 5. CONNECTING THE PULSE² 5.1 Description 5.1.1 Rear panel Pulse² - Ref. PLS350 1. Power supply: 100-240 VAC 2.5A 50/60HZ / FUSE F4A 250 VAC; internal, autoswitchable; 110W 2. 3G/HD/SD-SDI: SDI #1 to #2 3.
  • Page 24 5.1.2 Front panel Pulse² - Ref. PLS350 5.1.2 Front panel Pulse² - Ref. PLS350 1. Front panel display: 4-line VFD 2. Menu scroll knob 3. Layer selection: - Frame: un-scaled layer for still frames - Logo 1/2: un-scaled, positionable layer for still logos - Layer A/B: scaled positionable layers for live sources 4.
  • Page 25 5.1.3 Rear panel Pulse² - Ref. PLS350-3G 5.1.3 Rear panel Pulse² - Ref. PLS350-3G 1. Power supply: 100-240 VAC 2.5A 50/60HZ / FUSE F4A 250 VAC; internal, autoswitchable; 110W 2. 3G/HD/SD-SDI: SDI #1 to #2 3. S/PDIF: audio inputs #1 to #2 4.
  • Page 26 5.1.4 Front panel Pulse² - Ref. PLS350-3G 5.1.4 Front panel Pulse² - Ref. PLS350-3G 1. Front panel display: 4-line VFD 2. Menu scroll knob 3. Layer selection: - Frame: un-scaled layer for still frames - Logo 1/2: un-scaled, positionable layer for still logos - Layer A/B: scaled positionable layers for live sources 4.
  • Page 27 6.1 RCS² requirement 6. CONTROLLING THE PULSE² The Pulse² can be controlled and operated either via the Front Panel, from your computer via the RCS², or via one of our Event Controllers. (Control of the Pulse² can also be integrated into automation and control systems, contact your local technical support for more details.) 6.1 RCS²...
  • Page 28 6.2 Connecting with the RCS² Enter the IP address of the device and then the remote port. Click on SET AS DEFAULT if you want the software to remenber your configuration. Click on Connect to start the connection. Once connected, you have access to this screen: In case of difficulties: - Verify that you are using the correct network cable and that it is free from defects.
  • Page 29 6.3 RCS² top menu 6.3 RCS² top menu 6.3.1 Setup The Setup page is where you will review and modify the device configuration, such as output resolutions, input settings, and more. 6.3.2 Edit The Edit mode is the place where you will manage preset creation. You will make input selections, manage your inputs, adjust the layer attributes such as size, position, effect, etc.
  • Page 30 7.1 Operating mode 7. OPERATING THE PULSE² FROM THE RCS² 7.1 Operating mode Before you start setting up your Pulse² for the first time, take some time to think about how you will be using it. The Pulse² offers a choice of two operating modes, which results in a versatile video production tool for live event staging and fixed installation applications.
  • Page 31 7.2.2 Audio Matrix mode This mode turns your Pulse² into a true 8 x 2 scaled matrix, while preserving seamless switching capabilities.Program 1 and Program 2 outputs can be set to different resolutions and rates. Switching between any of the inputs can be done with the various effects (Cut, Fade, Slides…) and synchronized on both outputs.
  • Page 32 7.2.3 Screens 7.2.3 Screens In the screen configuration, you will find the state of your screen. It indicates the screen resolution, the maximum number of layers you can use. You will find configuration for the Quick Frame and the background color too. The Quick Frame will be your emergency frame that can be displayed in front of every layer.
  • Page 33 7.2.6 Output management 7.2.6 Output management Into the output section, you will be able to manage your output resolutions, formats, sync types, test patterns, etc. On the SETUP > OUTPUT TAB, the following screen will appear: A short summary of each output settings appears on the main page.
  • Page 34 7.2.7 Input management Custom format The device offers the possibility to create your own output format: Choose CVT mode (restricted settings) or FULL mode (full settings) and start to create your format by adjusting the Horizontal Vertical pixels, frame rates and reduced blanking. Click on CHECK to verify if your format is a valid signal.
  • Page 35 7.2.7 Input management - STATUS: format and size of the input, - CONTROL: Black: select Black to transform your input in a uniform color (black), Freeze: use this button to freeze the specific input, - EDID: choose the EDID for the selected plug. Under the HDCP section, you can: - Enable/disable the HDCP communication feature - Read the HDCP status, If the HDCP status says Active, this output connection is currently utilizing HDCP to...
  • Page 36 7.2.7 Intput management Under the ASPECT RATIO section: - ASPECT IN: forces a particular aspect ratio for the source. (5:4, 4:3, etc). This setting has no effect when set to native, - PREDEFINED CROP: choose a specific cropped ratio if you use a source with black bands on top/bottom or left/right, - ASPECT OUT: define the way the image will be displayed into a layer (full screen, centered, cropped or 1:1),...
  • Page 37 7.2.8 Logo/frame management Keying setup can be done either by setting directly color references and tolerances or by using the color grab assistant. - INVERT BUTTON: at any time you can choose to invert the actual keying using this button. DSK TITLING: after your keying, the DSK titling feature allows you to play with the transparency of your deleted pixels.
  • Page 38 7.2.8 Logo/frame management Select the area you want to save using the adjustable white square. Once it is ok, simply click on execute to save the logo. How to save a frame: Choose first Program or Preview, click on FREEZE if you want to freeze your output.
  • Page 39 7.2.10 Audio management 7.2.10 Audio management The audio section permits the management of level, balance, and other audio settings for each input. Before modifying the audio settings, be sure to check the audio input mapping. Each video input has one audio source mapped to it.
  • Page 40 Depending on the device you will use after the analog way device, adjust carefully the analog gain. Basically, for a 0 level, the default value is 4 dBu.
  • Page 41 7.2.11 Service management 7.2.11 Service management Into the service section, you will find tools to warn you if the unit has a problem. Under TEMPERATURE, there is the alarm tab. If any fan FPGA or board are faulty, it will be displayed. TECHNICAL SUPPORT: Display the different technical support contacts depending on your area.
  • Page 42 7.3.1 Layer management 7.3 Edit 7.3.1 Layer management When you enter into the Edit menu, you will encounter by default this window. On this example, we have the Screen 1 Program and the Screen 1 Preview. The following example can be applied for any other output configurations.
  • Page 43 7.3.2 Layer adjustments In this example, 2 inputs are affected to 2 layers into the Screen 1 Preview. The TAKE button on the bottom right side allows sending your configuration, made on the Preview screen, to the Program screen. With each press of the TAKE button, the Preview screen is transitioned to the Program screen. By default, PRESET TOGGLE mode is disabled.
  • Page 44 7.3.3 Effects Position/Size Adjust the size horizontally (X) or vertically (Y), then adjust the width and the height of your layer. You can use the cursor or directly enter a value. To keep the aspect ratio by using the cursor, please enable the KEEP ASPECT RATIO button.
  • Page 45 7.3.4 Background frame Layer layout The layer layout gives you access to several predefined layouts with 2 or 1 PIP already sized and placed into the output. It can help you to quickly set up 2 PIPs side by side for example. Once clicking on the layout button, you have access to the presets with 2, 1 PIPs or all layouts.
  • Page 46 7.3.5 Preset load and save management - KEEP ASPECT RATIO BUTTON: enabling this feature will keep the layer aspect ratio during resizing, - WIREFRAME MODE: allows to enable/disable the layer thumbnails on your RCS², - SHOW LAYER OUT OF SCREEN: enable/disable the possibility to display a layer out of the screen into the RCS², - TRAP LAYERS ON SCREEN:...
  • Page 47 7.4 Live 7.4 Live The Live mode is designed for easy live operation of the device after you have created some presets. On the right, you will find all your saved presets under the tab called “MASTER MEMORIES”. A simple drag and drop on the screen will load your preset into the screen (Program or Preview).
  • Page 48 Use the loop button to load again your timeline when it’s finished. Take a look at the global time of your timeline thanks to the clock on the right of the toolbar. Note: To control the Pulse², Analog Way also provides Crestron and AMX modules. For more details, see appendices.
  • Page 49 8.1.1 Menu navigation 8. OPERATING THROUGH THE FRONT PANEL 8.1 Front panel 8.1.1 Menu navigation To access the Pulse² menu, press the EXIT/MENU button in the control section. To highlight items in the menu which will appear on the VFD screen, turn the scroll knob left or right to the desired menu item.
  • Page 50 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.
  • Page 51 8.2.2 Input selection settings You can find several settings for each input (some settings are specific to some signal type): - INPUT STATUS: display the input status, - AUTOSET: launch an automatic setup on the inputs, FREEZE: freeze the input, - ACTIVE PLUG: choose the active plug of the input, - TYPE:...
  • Page 52 8.2.4 Output selection settings - DVI as HDMI: DVI output content as HDMI. Audio is included, - HDCP DETECT: enable or not the HDCP detection on the output, - CENTERING PIC: display the centering test pattern, - TEST PATTERN: choose to display one of the available test pattern. All changes have to be validated by pressing the ENTER button in order to be saved NOTE: The output status can provide you all information about the output in real time.
  • Page 53 8.2.8 Working with layers functions - Size Templates: adjust a specific size (Fullscreen, 1/2, 1/3, ...), - Transparency: adjust the layer transparency, - Border: choose the border and adjust its properties, - Opening and Closing effect: adjust the Open/Close effect type and duration, - Smooth move: enable/disable smooth move, - Status:...
  • Page 54 8.2.9 Opening transitions and closing live layers - Quick Frame: one of the 8 frames available. 8.2.9 Opening transitions and closing live layers When transitioning live layers, depending on how many scalers are in use, the Pulse² TAKE function will act in one of 3 different ways when transitioning the next preset (Preview) to the current preset (Program): •...
  • Page 55 8.2.11 Layers with transitions & borders - WIPE: • Numerous wipes can be selected horizontal and vertical, from the center or outside, in circle, Zoom in and out, • Horizontal: from left, center -or- vertical: from up, down, center, - SLIDE: •...
  • Page 56 8.2.12 Capturing frames - BORDER: The border has to be setting up in the Layer Menu: Press Layer# button > go in border menu > select and set your border with color and size Press TAKE to view the result on the Program screen. NO BORDER EDGE BORDER SHADOW BORDER (4 possible orientations)
  • Page 57 8.2.13 Working with frames Attempting to use a frame at a different resolution will result in a partial frame display or a frame which does not fill the screen. During the capture, the output is outlined by a white border and includes the pixels into the white rectangle. 8.2.13 Working with frames Frames are mainly used as backgrounds in a typical show or event setup, and can be recorded from any of the Pulse²...
  • Page 58 8.2.17 Capturing logos To set up your logo you have several features available: - Position / Size Adjustment - Keying type - Luma / Chroma key - Cut out color. Select the logo number you want to save and wait until the unit finishes saving. Your logo is now saved and you can use it through the logo button.
  • Page 59 8.2.19 Logos input setup menu Select the animated logo #8 and wait until the unit finishes saving. Your animation is now saved and you can use it through the background logo button. Only one animated logo can be saved in the Pulse². 8.2.19 Logos input setup menu In the logos/frames menu, the logos can be deleted in the Erase menu: Logos/Frames menu >...
  • Page 60 8.2.24 Working with audio 8.2.24 Working with audio Into the audio menu, you will find some audio adjustments: • Audio mode: - NO AUDIO: the audio of your device is switched off - PRESET MODE: the standard mode of use of the device You have two possibilities: ▪...
  • Page 61 8.2.25 Special features 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: Layer button > source number button Layer Frame Image live...
  • Page 62 8.2.25 Special features useful to choose the transparency value of your keying. Keying/Titling menu > Type menu > Select your keying type Once your keying mode is selected, the Pulse² provides you some keying advance setting: For Luma Key: • Luma Keying is used to key from a particular luminous intensity. It produces a hard edged key based on intensity, which is most suitable for titling effects.
  • Page 63 8.2.25 Special features - Manual Setting: Select Chroma Key menu > Manual Settings menu • R,G,B: these controls allow you to manually select a hue, defined by its Red, Green, and Blue values as you can find in Windows (Paint software). •...
  • Page 64 8.3.1 Source Input selection 8.3 Settings in native Matrix mode 8.3.1 Source Input selection Same as Mixer mode 8.3.2 Input selection settings Same as Mixer mode 8.3.3 Working with layers Same as Mixer mode Settings Layer A Position Size Zoom Transparency Border Opening effects...
  • Page 65 8.3.5 Output selection settings Video Out - For Pulse² - Ref. PLS350-3G only Display mode Presentation Availability OUT #1 Output #1 Menu > Video Out > Connection > Output #1 Output #2 OUT #2 Menu > Video Out > Connection > Output #2 Matrix mode only Output #1 &...
  • Page 66 8.3.6 Working with native Matrix mode 8.3.6 Working with native Matrix mode To activate the native Matrix mode: Mode Menu > 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, you have to use the Matrix # buttons first.
  • Page 67 8.5 Menu tree 8.5 Menu tree MIXER MODE MATRIX MODE OUTPUT #1 OUTPUT #1 FORMAT:1920X1080 FORMAT:1920X1080 RATE: 50.00HZ RATE: 50.00HZ LOCK: INTERNAL LOCK: INTERNAL | PROG.|PRVW. |SCR#1 |SCR#2 ---------+---------+---------- ---------+----------+--------- Logo2 |Logo#1|Logo#8 LayerA|Input1 |SDI 2 Logo1 |Logo#1|Logo#7 LayerB|DVI 1 |DVI 2 LayerA|Input1|Input8 Frame |Frame1|Frame8 OUTPUT #2...
  • Page 68 8.5 Menu tree MODE MIXER MODE MATRIX MODE OUTPUT1 / OUTPUT2 SYNC W/OUT1 (O1) (O1) Only for OUTPUT 2 (O2) For OUTPUT 2, only displayed when OUTPUT2 OUTPUT STATUS is not synchronized with OUTPUT1 (O3) Depending on the output format OUTPUT FORMAT (O2) (O4) Only for interlaced output format...
  • Page 69 8.5 Menu tree FORMAT CUSTOM 1 FORMAT CUSTOM 2 FORMAT CUSTOM 3 FORMAT CUSTOM 4 FORMAT CUSTOM 5 FORMAT CUSTOM 6 FORMAT CUSTOM 7 FORMAT CUSTOM 8 FORMAT CUSTOM 9 FORMAT CUSTOM 10 OUTPUT RATE (O2) INTERNAL REF 23.97HZ (O3) 24HZ (O3) (O3)
  • Page 70 8.5 Menu tree FOLLOW X1 FOLLOW X2 GAMMA FLICKER FILTER (O4) ANALOG TYPE RGBS RGsB (SOG) RGB HV DVI TYPE AUTO RGB FULL (0-255) RGB LIMITED (16-235) DVI AS HDMI HDCP DETECTION CENTERING PIC TEST PATTERN V GREY SCALE H GREY SCALE V COLOR BAR H COLOR BAR GRID...
  • Page 71 8.5 Menu tree Video Out: only for the Pulse² - Ref. PLS350-3G VIDEO OUT CONFIG. MODE (V4) RECORDING MODE (V1) Displayed in matrix mode (V2) Depending on the output format OUTPUT 1 PLUG (V3) Only for interlaced output format OUTPUT 2 PLUG (V4) Only if the config.
  • Page 72 8.5 Menu tree ADJUST (V4) H POS V POS H SIZE V SIZE GAMMA (V4) FLICKER FILTER (V3) SHARPNESS (V4) UNDER/OVERSCAN (V4) CENTERING PIC (V4) TEST PATTERN (V4) V GREY SCALE H GREY SCALE V COLOR BAR H COLOR BAR GRID SMPTE V-GRADIENT...
  • Page 73 8.5 Menu tree INPUTS CONFIG STATUS (I1) Displayed when input is a multiplug input. (I2) Displayed when a valid input signal is detected AUTOSET ALL (I3) Displayed when it is an analog plug and when the signal is computer HV type SYNC.
  • Page 74 8.5 Menu tree ANALOG SETTINGS DVI-D SETTINGS SDI SETTINGS HDMI SETTINGS TYPE (I5) SDTV COMPOSITE AUTO (I6) SDTV YC (I6) NTSC VIDEO RGBS (I6) VIDEO RGsB (I6) SECAM VIDEO YUV (I6) COMPUTER SOG (I6) COMPUTER BW (I6) COMPUTER HV (I6) COMPUTER C TTL (I6) COMPUTER C ANA...
  • Page 75 8.5 Menu tree CHANNEL 1 CHANNEL 2 CHANNEL 3 CHANNEL 4 EDID (I8) EDID current preferred timing NONE 1920x1080 50Hz => Change 640X350 85HZ 640X400 85HZ 720X400 85HZ 640X480 59,94HZ 640X480 72HZ 640X480 75HZ 640X480 85HZ 720X480 59,94HZ 720X576 50HZ 800X600 50HZ 800X600 56HZ 800X600 60HZ...
  • Page 76 8.5 Menu tree 1280X768 120HZ RB 1280X800 50HZ 1280X800 60HZ RB 1280X800 60HZ 1280X800 75HZ 1280X800 85HZ 1280X800 120HZ RB 1280X960 50HZ 1280X960 60HZ 1280X960 85HZ 1280X960 120HZ RB 1280X1024 50HZ 1280X1024 60HZ 1280X1024 75HZ 1280X1024 85HZ 1280X1024 120HZ RB 1360X768 50HZ 1360X768 60HZ 1360X768 120HZ RB...
  • Page 77 8.5 Menu tree 1680X1050 75HZ 1680X1050 85HZ 1680X1050 120HZ RB 1920X1080 23,976HZ 1920X1080 24HZ 1920X1080 25HZ 1920X1080 29,97HZ 1920X1080 30HZ 1920X1080 50HZ 1920X1080 59,94HZ 1920X1080 60HZ 1920X1200 50HZ 1920X1200 60HZ RB 2048X1080 23,976HZ 2048X1080 24HZ 2048X1080 25HZ 2048X1080 29,97HZ 2048X1080 30HZ 2048X1080 50HZ 2048X1080 59,94HZ 2048X1080 60HZ...
  • Page 78 8.5 Menu tree STEP BACK SAVE PRESET SAVE FROM ->[ MAIN ]<- SAVE TO [ MEM1 ] SAVE PRESET FROM CURRENT->MEM1 ->NO LOAD PRESET LOAD FROM >[SCR1]< [MEM1] LOAD TO [SCR1] [MAIN] LOAD PRESET FROM [SCR1][MEM1] -> [SCR1][MAIN] ->NO ERASE PRESET PRESET MEMORY 1 (P3) PRESET MEMORY 2...
  • Page 79 8.5 Menu tree AUTO CENTERING IMAGE (G1) (G2) (G1) Displayed when a valid input is affected to a layer BLANKING ADJUST (G3) (G2) Displayed for computer analog signal, EDTV and HDTV analog video H POS (G3) Displayed for analog signal (G4) Displayed for computer analog signal V POS (G5) Displayed for video signal...
  • Page 80 8.5 Menu tree ASPECT OUT CENTERED FULL SCREEN CROPPED SHARPNESS MEDIUM HIGH COLORIMETRY BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST COLOR COMPONENT LEVEL (G3) GREEN BLUE LOW LATENCY (G6) 2:2 PULLDOWN (G7) 3:2 PULLDOWN (G8) RESET SETTINGS RESET THE PLUG TO ITS DEFAULT VALUES? ->NO [...]...
  • Page 81 8.5 Menu tree KEYING/TITLING TYPE (A4) (K1) Displayed when a valid input is affected to a layer (K2) Only displayed for Type = Luma key or Lumakey NONE +Titling (K3) Only displayed for Type = chroma key or chromakey LUMAKEY +Titling (K4) Only displayed for Type = Lumakey +Titling or CHROMAKEY...
  • Page 82 8.5 Menu tree SCREEN SETTINGS SCREEN 1 SCREEN 2 BACKGROUND COLOR GREEN BLUE QUICK FRAME FRAME 1 FRAME 2 FRAME 3 FRAME 4 FRAME 5 FRAME 6 FRAME 7 FRAME 8 AUTO TAKE PRESET TOGGLE [...]...
  • Page 83 8.5 Menu tree LAYER (Y1) LAYER COPY MODE (Y2) (Y1) Displayed when a valid input is affected to a layer NO COPY (Y2) Only displayed in matrix mode (Y3) Not available for frame and logos CLONE MODE (Y4) Only slide and wipe (Y5) Only wipe COPY &...
  • Page 84 8.5 Menu tree V SIZE TRANSPARENCY COLOR OPENING EFFECT CLOSING EFFECT TYPE CLEAN CUT (Y3) FADE SLIDE WIPE DIRECTION LEFT TO RIGHT (Y4) RIGHT TO LEFT (Y4) BOTTOM TO TOP (Y4) TOP TO BOTTOM (Y4) VERTICAL FROM CENTER (Y5) HORIZONTAL FROM CENTER (Y6) HV FROM CENTER (Y6)
  • Page 85 8.5 Menu tree LOGOS/FRAMES CAPTURE SOURCE (P1) (P1) Matrix mode only (P2) Displayed depending on the switcher mode PROGRAM (P2) (P3) Only displayed with a valid preset (F1) Displayed in mixer and matrix mode PREVIEW (P2) (F2) Displayed in mixer mode (F3) Displayed in matrix mode SCREEN 1 (P3)
  • Page 86 8.5 Menu tree TOLER. L BLACK L WHITE MANUAL SETTING R KEY G KEY B KEY TOLER. L BLACK L WHITE CUT OUT COLOR (F6) RECORDING TIME (F7) STORE LOGO 1 (F8) LOGO 2 (F8) LOGO 3 [EMPTY] (F1)(F8) LOGO 4 [EMPTY] (F1)(F8) LOGO 5 [EMPTY] (F1)(F8)
  • Page 87 8.5 Menu tree AUDIO AUDIO MODE (A1) Displayed if the audio mode is different of “no audio” NO AUDIO (A2) Displayed if the audio mode is “routing mode” (A3) Displayed if the audio mode is “Preset mode” PRESET MODE (A4) Displayed if the switcher is on mixer mode (A5) Displayed if the switcher is on matrix mode ROUTING MODE (A6) Displayed if the audio input is analog...
  • Page 88 8.5 Menu tree MAIN AUDIO (A3)(A4) PRELIST AUDIO (A3)(A4) OUT1 MAIN (A3)(A5) OUT2 MAIN (A3)(A5) PRESETMODE (A3) BREAKAWAY TOP LAYER FOLLOW MASTER MUTE STEREO ANALOG LEVEL MASTER VOLUME BALANCE SOURCE NONE INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 SDI 1 SDI 2...
  • Page 89 8.5 Menu tree SOURCE NONE INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 SDI 1 SDI 2 LEVEL BALANCE CONTROL VERSIONS VERS: 1.0.0 VARIABLE SET : 1 -------------------- CALIMERO MAIN MICRO : -------------------- CAMELYA DESIGN: SOFTWARE: IHS: TSTP: --------------------...
  • Page 90 8.5 Menu tree CONNECTION (C1) Only displayed in UDP (C2) Displayed if at least one custom format is not valid RS232 / LAN (C3) Displayed if the custom format is valid (C4) Displayed if no custom formats are valid. RS232 RS232 BAUD RATE 1200 BAUDS 2400 BAUDS...
  • Page 91 8.5 Menu tree STANDBY BAUD RATE SET MESSAGE ON SET MESSAGE OFF CLEAR MESSAGE ON CLEAR MESSAGE OFF STANDBY DATE/TIME YEAR MONTH HOUR MINUTE SECOND HDCP SUMMARY IN1 DVI-D: IDLE IN2 DVI-D: IDLE IN3 DVI-D: IDLE IN3 HDMI: IDLE IN4 DVI-D: IDLE IN4 HDMI: IDLE IN5 HDMI: IDLE IN6 HDMI: IDLE...
  • Page 92 8.5 Menu tree MATRIX TK MODE TAKE BOTH TAKE CUR.SCREEN LCD BRIGHTNESS KEY BRIGHTNESS RESET/ERASE RESET LAYERS RESET THE LAYERS POSITION AND SIZE? ->NO ERASE MEMORIES ERASE ALL THE IMAGE SETTINGS? ->NO ERASE PRESETS ERASE ALL THE PRESET MEMORIES? ->NO ERASE CUST.FRMT (C4) ERASE ALL THE...
  • Page 93 8.5 Menu tree DEFAULT VALUES RESET THE DEVICE TO ITS DEFAULT VALUES? ->NO TECH. SUPPORT THE AMERICAS TECHSUPPORT@ANALOGWAYUSA.COM TEL: +1 212 269 1902 --------------------- EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA TECHSUPPORT@ANALOGWAY.COM TEL: +33 (0)1 81 89 08 76 --------------------- ASIA, PACIFIC TECHSUPPORT@ANALOGWAYASIA.COM TEL: +65 6292 5800...
  • Page 94 9. 1 Dashboard (RCS²) 9. MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT 9.1 Dashboard (RCS²) On the RCS², you have access to a chart with general information on the unit. Please click on the Dashboard button: On this chart, you will find under the INFO tab, the Device name, the Serial number of your product, the actual firmware and the software version of the RCS².
  • Page 95 The Pulse² is fully HDCP compliant, meaning that you will be able to use the Pulse² to accept HDCP protected sources and route them to any HDCP protected outputs. As Analog Way is a licenced HDCP adoptor, this also means that the Pulse² is prevented from displaying any HDCP protected images on any non-HDCP compliant outputs (as is the case for all licenced HDCP compliant devices).
  • Page 96 • Analog Way’s direct employees are solely authorized to make this determination. • Analog Way reserves the right to refuse for repair and service a product for which the warranty is void. • In no way shall Analog Way be responsible for direct or indirect loss of profit or consequential damages resulting from any defect in this product.

  • Page 97: Contact Information

    UNITED STATES SINGAPORE SINGAPORE The Americas Europe, Middle East & Africa Asia Pacific Analog Way SAS - Headquarters Analog Way Inc. Analog Way Pte Ltd Tel.: +33 (0)1 81 89 08 60 Tel.: +1 212 269 1902 Tel.: +65 6292 5800...
  • Page 98 13.1 Crestron 2 & 3 series 13. APPENDICES 13.1 Crestron 2 & 3 series Midra™ Driver Using this driver, software developers and integrators can easily provide powerful solutions for remotely controlling any Midra™ series Switchers through Crestron 2-series or 3-series Control Systems®. The package includes: - The precompiled driver modules that can be used for recalling presets, selecting source inputs, changing PIP content, configuring audio inputs and outputs…,...
  • Page 100 Follow us PLS350-04/30/2014 Pictures and drawings non-contractual. Specifications subject to change without prior notice.

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