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System Setup

Ethernet Port

Connect to Ethernet Switch on an isolated

network.  Used for communications with

devices such as Video Processors, video

routers, matrix switchers, ScreenPRO-II,

PresentationPRO-II and ImagePRO. Also

used for downloading code.

Quick Start Guide

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Barco Media and Entertainment

11101 Trade Center Drive
Rancho Cordova, CA
95670 • USA

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P/N 26-0313003-00, Rev A

ID Setup and Remote Enable

— Set up individual

Video Processor, ScreenPRO-II, PrePRO-II and
ImagePRO IDs. Enable remote control on all units.

Before you begin, ensure that your system is properly
cabled.  Use the sample “configuration” charts in
Chapter 3 of the User’s Guide.

AC

Connect to AC

power source

1

Peripheral Power Up, Status Check

— Power up 

routers and peripherals.  Use

Status Menu

to check

code compatibility.  Download code (if required).

2

Return to Factory Default

— Perform a complete

factory reset on all devices.  This procedure resets all
router tables and source mappings.

3

Touch Screen Calibration

— Calibrate the

Controller’s Touch Screen display(s).

4

Restore from Flash Memory Card

— If you backed

up to Flash Memory, restore the configuration at this
point.  No further setup steps are necessary.

5

Programming EDID

— For your background and DSK

sources, program EDID to ensure proper
communications to your PCs at the preferred resolution.

6

Destination Setup

— Set up single screen, wide

screen, stack and ScreenPRO-II destinations. Note that
“stacking” is only available with the Controller LC.

7

Router Setup

— Set up your system’s routing

switcher(s), including type, communications, output
patching, and designating Aux outputs.

8

Aux Destination Setup

— Set up your system’s

Auxiliary destinations, including Aux, ImagePRO Aux
and PresentationPRO-II Aux destinations as required.

9

Input Patching

— Associate (patch) specific router

inputs to specific source buttons on the Controller.
Assign tally connections as desired.

10

Output Format Setup

— Configure the output format

for each Video Processor and ScreenPRO-II.  Always
match the native resolution of the display or projector.

11

Genlock Setup

— Set up Genlock for each destination

selected on the

Output Menu

.

12

Sync Setup

— Set up sync parameters for the monitors

and projectors connected to the system.

13

Projector Setup

— Set up your projectors for both

single screen and wide screen destinations.

14

Background Setup

— Set up the Controller’s two 

background sources for all single, wide screen, stack
and ScreenPRO-II destinations.

15

Input Setup

— Set up your system’s inputs for single,

wide screen, stack and ScreenPRO-II destinations.
Both “quick” and “detailed” methods are outlined.

16

DSK Setup

— Set up the Controller’s DSK source.

Choose between “none,” DVI, analog or a captured
frame grab.

17

18

Save the Setup

— On the 

System Keypad

, press

SAVE

to save the state of the Controller in non-volatile

memory.

19

Backup to Flash Memory Card

— Back up your 

system configuration to a customer-supplied Flash
Memory Card.

20

System setup is comprised of 20 sequences,
each of which includes many steps.  For 
error-free installation, always refer to the

associated section in Chapter 6 of the User’s Guide.
The circled sequence numbers are identical.

ETHERNET

CONSOLE

TALLY

KEYBOARD

USB B

MultiMedia Card

EXT COMM

100-240 V

47-63Hz, 2.75A

Keyboard Port

Connect to customer-supplied PS/2
keyboard.  Enables certain numeric

entry and “naming” functions.

USB Port

Not Used

MultiMedia Card

Insert customer-supplied

Flash Memory Card (min.

512 MB).  Enables storage,

recall and transfer of

system configurations.

Ext Comm Port

For serial

communications

with external devices

such as routers

Console Port

For serial

communications and

downloading code

Tally Connector

Connect to 8 external devices for

relay closure control.  Refer to 

Appendix A for connector pinouts.

D/A Setup

— Set up your system’s Distribution

Amplifiers, including type, number of outputs, and
output patching.

Encore Controller — Rear Panel: Models SC and LC

Note

:  Use MMC or MMCPlus cards.

Do not use SD cards.

Summary of Contents for Encore

Page 1: ...buttons on the Controller Assign tally connections as desired 10 Output Format Setup Configure the output format for each Video Processor and ScreenPRO II Always match the native resolution of the di...

Page 2: ...ansition to or from Program Split buttons control the mode of each mixer 10 10 10 11 Layer Functions Section Buttons in this section apply to the active blinking layer enabling you to change the layer...

Page 3: ...E ACQUIRE Destination 1 Color Space RGB Brightness 100 0 Gamma 1 0 ADJ Adjust the highlighted parameter Selects the Input Menu Selects the Output Menu Selects the Status Menu Selects the Effects Menu...

Page 4: ...modification Solid Source on Preview layer not active for modification Each source button is an input that can be assigned to a PIP Key or Aux destination Note Top and bottom rows change functions in...

Page 5: ...s one or more group buttons to enable the assigned destination s and toggle all other groups off Activates all assigned groups Hold and press Group to clear one Group Clear All to clear all Activate d...

Page 6: ...to AC power source Unit ID Sets the Processor s unique ID Physical 0 15 logical 1 16 Layer A Analog In Connect to analog source or analog router Layer A HD SDI In Connect to HD SDI source or HD SDI ro...

Page 7: ...1 x Bgnd 1 6 6 x SDI 1 6 1 x DSK 7 8 7 8 LCD Destination 2 Destination 3 9 10 In Out 16 x 16 MatrixPRO RGBHV Router 16 x 16 MatrixPRO SDI Router Controller SC or LC Encore Video Processor 1 3 M E PG...

Page 8: ...ocessor 1 3 M E PG 2 PVW PG 1 Non stack system up to 6 layers 3 x 3 M E Video Processors 1 x SDI Router 1 x RGBHV Router 4 destinations 1 3 Projector wide screen 2 3 Aux Monitors 4 ImagePRO Aux Progra...

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