Barco Event Master E2 Series, User Manual

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Source file
The adjusted and saved file that describes the settings for the processor to use.
System
A Event Master system is all processors and devices included in one configuration of the control software.
T-Bar
Also known as a Fader, the T-Bar is the lever on a switcher that manually controls the progress of an effect.
The position of the fader controls the amount of the BG (Background) Bus signal and the PVW (Preview) Bus
signal that contributes to the mix, wipe or key.
Z-order
All layers of an Event Master processor will be in a z-order, typically with the BG as the lowest.
3.5 Control overview
General
There are several ways to control Event Master Series Processors.
Settings and Diagnostics:
• Front Panel .
• Web interface running directly from an Event Master series processor.
Operational Set up and Programming:
• Event Master Toolset running on a Windows 7, 8.1, or 10 PC or Apple Mac with OSX.
• EventMaster Controller EC-30/EC-50 or EC-200/EC-210 .
Remote recall and non-Barco device connectivity:
• External ASCII protocol connected devices like PresetManager.
Not all of these do the same thing, below the immediate differences. Several of these all work at the same
time, providing multiple points of control.
Front Panel
The Event Master series processor front panel includes a power switch, a USB port and a dimmable display
that works in conjunction with the ADJUST knob and SEL and ESC buttons. Through the front panel menus
you can perform basic system functions such as factory reset, set network parameters and basic diagnostics.
A front-panel USB port is provided for downloading and restoring images and system configurations. Refer to
the chapter
“ Front panel ” , page 54 for more information about the about the Event Master Series processor
front panel menus.
Web interface
Via the local network and a computer the user can access a web page server running on Event Master series
processor. Basic system functions similar to the ones available from the front panel menus are accessible
through the web page server. Refer to the chapter
“ Settings Menu ” , page 253 for more information about the
Event Master Series Web interface.
Event Master Toolset (EMTS)
Event Master Toolset Software is an easy to use GUI running on Windows, MAC, or Linux. It provides all the
Event Master Series of product with control and configuration.
The software consists of several menus and tabs that enable you to configure your system, setup the input
sources and output destinations, manage the dedicated multiviewer and create your presentation
’ s overall
“ look ” .
General