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rëÉêÛë=dìáÇÉ _äÉåÇm olJff • Manual # 26-0507 000-00 • Revision A[...]
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2 BlendPRO-II • User’s Guide _äÉåÇmolJff= √ =rëÉêÛë=dìáÇÉ `çéóêáÖÜí © Barco, Inc. August 7, 200 6 All rights reserved. No pa rt of this docume nt may be copied, reproduce d or translated. It shall not otherwise be recorded, transmitted or stored in a retr ieval system without the prior written consent of Barco. kçíáÅ[...]
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BlendPRO-II • User’s Gu ide 3 agreed upon in the contract, al l guarantee claims of the purchaser will be rende red invalid. Not included in the guarantee coverage are system failures which are attributed to programs or special electronic circuitry prov id ed by the purchaser , e.g. interfaces. Normal wear as well as normal maintenance are not [...]
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4 BlendPRO-II • User’s Guide léÉê~íçêë=p~ÑÉíó=pìãã~êó The general safety informa tio n in this summary is for operating personnel. aç=kçí=oÉãçîÉ=`çîÉêë=çê=m~åÉäë There are no user-serviceable parts within the unit. Removal of the top cover will expose dangerous voltages. T o avoid personal injury , do not remo[...]
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BlendPRO-II • User’s Gu ide 5 qÉêãë=få=qÜáë=j~åì~ä=~åÇ=bèìáéãÉåí=j~êâáåÖ= t^okfkd Highlights an operating procedure, practice, condit ion, statement, etc., wh ich, if not strictly observed, could result in injury to or death of personnel. `^rqflk The exclamation point within an equilateral tria ngle is intended to aler[...]
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6 BlendPRO-II • User’s Guide `Ü~åÖÉ=eáëíçêó The table below lists the changes to the BlendPRO-II User ’s Guide. T ab le 0-1. Change History Rev Date ECO # Description Approved By A 8/7/06 1674 BlendPRO-II User ’s Guide M. Lettau[...]
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BlendPRO-II • User’s Gu ide 7 q~ÄäÉ=çÑ=`çåíÉåíë `Ü~éíÉê=N fåíêçÇìÅíáçå =K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K =K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K =K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K= V In This Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Chapter Structure . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]
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8 BlendPRO-II • User ’ s Guide Table of Contents ^ééÉåÇáñ=^= péÉÅáÑáÅ~íáçåëK=K=K=K=K=K =K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K =K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=PP In This Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Input Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]
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BlendPRO-II • User’s Gu ide 9 N K==fåíê çÇìÅ íáçå få=qÜáë=`Ü~éíÉê This chapter is designed to introduce you to the BlendPRO-II User ’s Guide. Areas to be covered are: • Chapter Structure • How to Use This G uide • Conventions • About the BlendPRO-II • Features • Application Qu es ti on s • Connectivity Diagra[...]
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10 BlendPRO-II • User ’ s Guide NK==fåíêçÇìÅíáçå Chapter Structure `Ü~éíÉê=píêìÅíìêÉ The following chapte rs provide instructions for all aspects of BlendPRO-II operations: • Chapter 1, “ I ntroduction ” provides a system overview , a list of features, and a system connectivity diagram. • Chapter 2, “ Hardware [...]
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BlendPRO-II • User’s Gu ide 11 NK==fåíêçÇìÅíáçå How to Use This Guide eçï=íç=rëÉ=qÜáë=dìáÇÉ Following are important tips for streamlining your use of this User’s Guide in its electronic “PDF” form. k~îáÖ~íáåÖ Use Acrobat Reader ’s “bookmarks” to navigate to the desired location. All ch apter files have[...]
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12 BlendPRO-II • User ’ s Guide NK==fåíêçÇìÅíáçå About the BlendPRO-II ^Äçìí=íÜÉ=_äÉåÇmolJff The BlendPRO-II is a “prese ntation” system co mponent that allo ws standard high- resolution images (as generated by multiple ScreenPro-II units) to be displayed in a multi- projector widescreen format. The system completely e[...]
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BlendPRO-II • User’s Gu ide 13 NK==fåíêçÇìÅíáçå Features cÉ~íìêÉë The BlendPRO-II system includes t he following advanced features: • Blending of up to four ScreenPro-II units. • User programmable data doubling, edge-feathering, and output gamma. • Simultaneous digital and analog outputs. • Real-time command syn c hroni[...]
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14 BlendPRO-II • User ’ s Guide NK==fåíêçÇìÅíáçå Connectivity Diagram `çååÉÅíáîáíó=aá~Öê~ã The figure below illustra tes a sample connectivity diagram: Figure 1-1. T ypical BlendPRO-II Application (sample) Please note the following points regarding the system: • The maximum system configura tion of four ScreenPRO-II [...]
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BlendPRO-II • User’s Gu ide 15 O K = = e ~ êÇï~ êÉ = l êá É å í ~ í á ç å få=qÜáë=`Ü~éíÉê This chapter provides d et aile d diagrams of the system’s front and rear p anels. The following topics are discussed: • BlendPRO-II Front Panel • BlendPRO-II Rear Panel[...]
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16 BlendPRO-II • User ’ s Guide 2. Hardware Orientation BlendPRO-II Front Panel _äÉåÇmolJff=cêçåí=m~åÉä The figure below illustra tes the BlendPRO-II front p anel: Figure 2-1. BlendPRO-II Front Panel There are no user controls on the front pane l of the BlendPRO-II chassis. All operating procedures are performed through the ScreenP R[...]
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BlendPRO-II • User’s Gu ide 17 2. Hardware Orientation BlendPRO-II Rear Panel _äÉåÇmolJff=oÉ~ê=m~åÉä The figure below illustra tes the BlendPRO-II rear p anel : Figure 2-1. BlendPRO-II Rear Panel Following are descriptions of each r ear panel connector and section: 1) Genlock In One BNC connector is provided fo r a Genlock In put , whi[...]
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18 BlendPRO-II • User ’ s Guide 2. Hardware Orientation BlendPRO-II Rear Panel 3) Serial Port One 9-pin D con nector is provided for RS-232 serial communica tions with BlendPRO-II, typically for diagnostic purposes. The port is configured as a DCE, 1 15K Baud, 8 data bit, 1 stop bit, and no parity bits. The port can be connected to a standard P[...]
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BlendPRO-II • User’s Gu ide 19 2. Hardware Orientation BlendPRO-II Rear Panel 6) Outputs Section The figure below illustra tes the Output s Se ction : Figure 2-3. BlendPRO-II Output s Section The Output s Section includes four digital and four analog outp uts: ~ DVI — the four DVI digital output s are per DDWG 1.0 specifications. All four are[...]
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20 BlendPRO-II • User ’ s Guide 2. Hardware Orientation BlendPRO-II Rear Panel[...]
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BlendPRO-II • User’s Gu ide 21 PK==fåëí ~ää~íáçå få=qÜáë=`Ü~éíÉê This chapter provides d et aile d instructions for installing the BlendPRO-II hardw are. The following topics are discussed: • Safety Precautions • Unpacking and Inspection • Site Prep aration • Cable and Ad ap ter Information • Rack-Mount Installation [...]
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22 BlendPRO-II • User ’ s Guide 3. Installation Safety Precautions p~ÑÉíó=mêÉÅ~ìíáçåë= For all BlendPRO-II inst allation procedures, observe the followin g important safety and handling rules to avoid damage to yourself and the equipment: • T o protect users from electric shock, ensu re that the power supplies fo r each unit conn[...]
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BlendPRO-II • User’s Gu ide 23 3. Installation Rack-Mount Installation o~ÅâJjçìåí=fåëí~ää~íáçå BlendPRO-II units are designed to be rack mounted and are supplied with front ra ck-mount hardware. Please note the following important points: • Rear rack-mount brackets are available as a kit, and are recommended for use when units [...]
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24 BlendPRO-II • User ’ s Guide 3. Installation Power Installation mçïÉê=`çêÇLiáåÉ=sçäí~ÖÉ=pÉäÉÅíáçå BlendPRO-II is rated to operate with the following supplies: • Input Power: 100-240 V AC, 47-63 Hz • Power Consumption: 80 watts maximum BlendPRO-II performs line voltage selection automatically , and no user controls [...]
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BlendPRO-II • User’s Gu ide 25 3. Installation Signal Installation páÖå~ä=fåëí~ää~íáçå The figure below illustra tes a sample BlendP RO-II system, which uses the maximum four ScreenPRO-II units. Use this figure for referenc e during the signal installation process. If required, refer to the “ BlendPRO-II Rear Panel ” section on[...]
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26 BlendPRO-II • User ’ s Guide 3. Installation Signal Installation without IP connections to the outside wo rld. Use st anda rd Ethernet cables in conjunction with an Ethernet switch. 3. Connect a DVI output from each ScreenPRO-II unit (up to the maximum of 4) to the DVI inputs on BlendPRO-II. 4. Connect the DVI or analog output s from BlendPR[...]
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BlendPRO-II • User’s Gu ide 27 3. Installation Signal Installation c. (If your system includes three ScreenPRO-IIs) — Connect the second ScreenPRO-II’s GENLOCK LOOP connector to the GENLOCK IN connector on the Sc reenPRO-II with the next highest numbered ID . d. (If your system includes four ScreenPRO-IIs) — Connect the third ScreenPRO-II[...]
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28 BlendPRO-II • User ’ s Guide 3. Installation Format Connection Table cçêã~í=`çååÉÅíáçå=q~ÄäÉ Use the following table to connect BlendPRO -II’s analog RGB output to various analog projector inputs (3 wire, 4 wire and 5 wire). Using a customer supplied VGA to 5 x BNC breakout cable, multiple co mbinations are possible. Cel ls[...]
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BlendPRO-II • User’s Gu ide 29 QK==léÉê ~íáçå få=qÜáë=`Ü~éíÉê This chapter provides detailed operating inst ructions for the BlendPRO-II. The following topics are discussed: • Control Overvi ew[...]
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30 BlendPRO-II • User ’ s Guide 4. Operation Control Overview `çåíêçä=lîÉêîáÉï All BlendPRO-II setup and ope rating procedures are performed through the ScreenPRO-II Controller . There are no user controls on the BlendPRO-II unit itself. Import ant Refer to the “ ScreenPRO- II Controller User ’ s Guid e ” for complete setup a[...]
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BlendPRO-II • User’s Gu ide 31 RK==réÖê ~ÇáåÖ=p çÑí ï ~ê É få=qÜáë=`Ü~éíÉê This chapter provides inst ructions for upgradi ng BlendPRO-II system software. The following topics are discussed: • Software Upgrade Overview[...]
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32 BlendPRO-II • User ’ s Guide 5. Upgrading Software Software Upgrade Overview pçÑíï~êÉ=réÖê~ÇÉ=lîÉêîáÉï All software upgrade procedures are perform ed through the ScreenPRO-II Controll er. There are no user controls provided on the BlendPRO-II unit itself. Please note: • Code comp atibility — when the ScreenPRO-II Contro[...]
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BlendPRO-II • User’s Gu ide 33 ^K==péÉÅáÑáÅ~íáçåë få=qÜáë=^ééÉåÇáñ This appendix provide s detailed technical spec ifications fo r the BlendP RO-II. The following topics are discussed: • Input Specifications • Output Specifica tions • User Control Specifications • Physical and Electr ical Sp ecifications • Commu[...]
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34 BlendPRO-II • User ’ s Guide ^K==péÉÅáÑáÅ~íáçåë Input Specifications fåéìí=péÉÅáÑáÅ~íáçåë= The table below lists BlendPRO-II input specifications. lìíéìí=péÉÅáÑáÅ~íáçåë The table below lists BlendP RO-II output specifications. T ab le A-1. BlendPRO-II Input Specifications Parameter Det ail Specifi[...]
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BlendPRO-II • User’s Gu ide 35 ^K==péÉÅáÑáÅ~íáçåë User Control Specifications rëÉê=`çåíêçä=péÉÅáÑáÅ~íáçåë The table below lists BlendPRO-I I user control specifications. mÜóëáÅ~ä=~åÇ=bäÉÅíêáÅ~ä=péÉÅáÑáÅ~íáçåë= The table below lists BlendPRO-II physi cal and electrical specifications. [...]
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36 BlendPRO-II • User ’ s Guide ^K==péÉÅáÑáÅ~íáçåë Communications Specifications `çããìåáÅ~íáçåë=péÉÅáÑáÅ~íáçåë= The table below lists BlendPRO-I I communications specifications. ^ÖÉåÅó=péÉÅáÑáÅ~íáçåë= The table below lists BlendPRO-II agency specifications. T ab le A-5. BlendPRO-II Communicat[...]
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BlendPRO-II • User’s Gu ide 37 ^K==péÉÅáÑáÅ~íáçåë Pinouts máåçìíë= The following topics are discu ssed in this section: • Analog 15-pin D Connector • DVI Connector Pinouts • Ethernet Connector • Serial Connector ^å~äçÖ=NRJéáå=a=`çååÉÅíçê The figure below illustra tes the analog 15-pin D connector: Figure[...]
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38 BlendPRO-II • User ’ s Guide ^K==péÉÅáÑáÅ~íáçåë Pinouts asf=`çååÉÅíçê=máåçìíë The figure below illustra tes the DVI-I connector: Figure A-2. DVI-I Connector The table below lists DVI-I Connector pinouts. Please note: • T .M.D.S = Transition Minimized Differential Signal • DDC = Display Data Channel T a ble A-8. [...]
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BlendPRO-II • User’s Gu ide 39 ^K==péÉÅáÑáÅ~íáçåë Pinouts bíÜÉêåÉí=`çååÉÅíçê The figure below illustra tes the Ethernet connector: Figure A-3. Ethernet Connector The table below lists Ethernet connector pinouts. T a ble A-9. Ethernet Connector Pinouts Pin Signal Wire Color 1 TX Data + White / Orange 2 TX Data - Orange[...]
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40 BlendPRO-II • User ’ s Guide ^K==péÉÅáÑáÅ~íáçåë Pinouts pÉêá~ä=`çååÉÅíçê The figure below illustra tes the Serial connector: Figure A-4. Serial Connector The table below lists Serial connector pinouts. T a ble A-10. Serial Connector Pinouts Pin RS-232 Signal Descri ption 1 CD Carrier Detect 2 RXD Received Data 3 TXD T[...]
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BlendPRO-II • User’s Gu ide 41 _K==`çåí~Åí=fåÑçêã~íáçå få=qÜáë=^ééÉåÇáñ The following topics are discu ssed in this Appendix: • Wa rr a nt y • Return Material Au thorization (RMA) • Contact Information t~êê~åíó All video products are designed and tested to the highest quality standards and are backed by a ful[...]
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42 BlendPRO-II • User ’ s Guide _K==`çåí~Åí=fåÑçêã~íáçå Contact Informat io n `çåí~Åí=fåÑçêã~íáçå Barco Media and Ent ert ainment 1 1 101 Trade Center Drive Rancho C ordova, Californ ia 9567 0 USA • Phone: (916) 859-2 500 • Fax: (916) 859-2515 • Websites: ~ www .folsom.c om ~ www . event s.barco .com Sales Cont[...]
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BlendPRO-II • User’s Gu ide 43 fåÇÉ ñ ^ About BlendPRO-II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 AC connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 power cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Acrobat usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 navigating and searching . . . . . . . . . .[...]
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44 BlendPRO-II • User ’ s Guide Index c FCC st atement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Features, BlendPRO-II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Front p anel connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 d Genlock termination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Guarantee and compensation . . . . . . . . . .[...]
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BlendPRO-II • User’s Gu ide 45 Index Sales contact information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Serial connector pinout s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Signal installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Site preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]
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46 BlendPRO-II • User ’ s Guide Index[...]