1. Introduction to seamless switching

2. Presentation Overview Day 1
Image Processing Theory Athena™ Processor Specs Athena™ Product Suite comparison ImagePRO Operation PresentationPRO-II Operation ScreenPRO-II Operation MatrixPRO switcher Operation Encore Controller Show design with the Athena™ Processor Suite

3. Image Processing Theory
What is seamless switching
The “Old Days”
“Bang boxes” glitchy switching while projector resynced
Down conversion Folsom
Smart switchers
Sent signal to Projector to load a file, file would be created for every source and every screen
Scalers
Folsom 2200
Enabled projector to be set to one Resolution
Incoming image is sized to the output resolution
ScreenPRO/ScreenPRO Plus
Athena™ Processor

4. Image Processing Theory
Mixers , Scalers and Unscaled layers
Single scaler
Must clear or freeze a scaler to perform a transition
Can change size and position of incoming source to create a PIP (Picture in Picture)
Can apply borders and shadows to a pip
Mixer
Two scalers combine to create a smooth transition between two sources
BG (background)/DSK (downstream key)
Unscaled, must be same resolution as output
Cannot change size of incoming source
Logo
Captured from a scaler or BG/DSK
Top most layer
Show with examples from Encore

5. Athena™ Processor Specs
10-bit Processing
1024 steps for each color
Low Video Processing Delay
1 ½ video frames max delay
1:1 pixel sampling or over sampling capabilities
1:1 provides best image quality
Over/under sampling allows sampling of non standard signals
Motion Adaptive De-interlacing
Image Cropping
Aspect Ratio Correction
Supports output for 2048x1080 (Digital Cinéma Format)
Max input frequency of 162 MHz

6. Athena™ Suite comparison
Feature
ImagePRO
PresentationPRO-II
ScreenPRO-II
Encore VP
Scalers
Inputs
Rem. Cont.
Layers
Border/shadow
Keying
Preview 1 4
Encore NO 10
YES 2 6 12 18 5 8

7. ImagePRO Operation
Connections
Plug in power
Plug in sources

8. ImagePRO Connectivity Diagram

9. ImagePRO Operation
Starting from scratch
Perform a Factory Reset

10. ImagePRO Operation Settings Set output resolution Turn on Test Patern
Save configuration
Turn on Test Patern
Adjust monitor or Projector

11. Output Menu Options Format Selection Timing adjust
Allows you to select from one of the many output formats loaded into the system
Select this option and then use the wheel to scroll through options. Press the select key when you find the one you need. You should set the output to match the native resolution of the display device.
Timing adjust
Allows you to adjust or manipulate the pixel and line counts of the output format selected.
Composite/ S-Video Adjust
Option only available for NTSC and S-Video.
Includes Hue, Saturation and Pedestal adjustments

12. Output Menu Options Sync Settings Underscan Colorspace Gamma Sharpness
Includes setting for C-Sync or H and V Sync
Underscan
Range is 0% to 15% to allow for underscan typically for NTSC recording
Colorspace
RGB or YPbPr for analog outputs
Gamma
Adjusts the Gamma associated with the current output. Range from 1.00 to 3.00 in .1 steps
Sharpness
For NTSC outputs adjusts the scalers sharpen or softening amount. -10 is softest, +10 is sharpest
Flicker Reduce
For interlaced sources, set to reduce any flicker in the image

13. Output Menu Options Genlock Submenu Five settings to select from Type
Freerun- No Genlock engaged
Input Video- Locks to sync from source
H+V Sync- Lock source are external H & V pulses
Csysnc- Lock source is an external Composite Sync input
Blk Burst- Genlock source is an external Black Burst Signal
Type
Selects the genlock mode. Available types: V Lock, HV Lock, HVSc Lock (Full genlock)
SDI output requires that HV Lock be selected id Genlock is required.
H Phase
Allows the H timing to be adjusted relative to Genlock H sync.
SC Phase
Sets the Subcarrier phase, relative to Genlock source. Only Valid when using Black Burst source or a Composite video input. Composite output required.

14. Output Menu Options Last step is to Save Configuration.
This will save into non volatile memory and will stay even if unit loses power.
If not saved, the setting will not be remembered on next power cycle.
Reset Configuration resets to default values for the output format selected.

15. Test Pattern Hot Key
Brings up the test pattern and Raster Box options.
The testpaterns are:
H Ramp
V Ramp
100% Color Bars
75% Color Bars (SMTPE)
16 X 16 and 32 X 32 Grid
Burst (One on/ One off)
50% Gray and Gray Steps 1 and 2
Raster Box is a “broken” box that allows you to see the last pixel of image being generated by ImagePRO. Useful for setting up the display device.

16. ImagePRO Operation Settings Input adjustment 1:1 Pixel sampling
Save configuration

17. Input Menu Options Input Format
Indicates the current input video format that the unit is seeing read as H active X V Vertical Refresh in Hz.
When Auto Acquire is active/ on, the input video format will be detected in the following order:
Last used configuration for the selected channel
Any saved input configurations
Custom library formats created by user
Standard library from Factory/ Best Guess. If the input is “best guessed” then it will be displayed with asterisks.
When Auto Acquire is off, the unit will attempt to lock to user selected format. If no match is found the display will read “ Invalid Signal”.

18. Input Menu Options Type Selection YPbPr Colorspace Selection
Options are: RGB, YPbPr, NTSC/PAL/SECAM, SDI, and DVI
With Auto Acquire “ON”, the option will be limited to the type of signal detected (Analog or Digital). With Auto Acquire off, user can select any option. If valid you will get a active selection in the format window, otherwise the window will read “Invalid Signal”.
YPbPr Colorspace Selection
RGB, SMPTE, BETA, or M-II. Select the one for your type of input
Auto Acquire
On or Off. When On, the unit will Auto Acquire when ever that channel is selected. You may need to turn Auto Acquire off to adjust some input timings (Advanced Users)

19. Input Menu Options Sampling Timing Adjust Submenu
Two settings Over sample (Default) or 1:1. Over sample is available for Analog inputs only
Timing Adjust Submenu
If Sampling is set to Over sample, your options are limited to Basic Left, Right, Top and Bottom size adjustments.
If 1:1 is selected, Timing Adjustments move to Advanced totals, starts and active settings for Horizontal Pixels and Vertical Lines.
We recommend that you use the output raster box in the test patterns to insure that you are sampling correctly and that your display is “seeing” the signal correctly.

20. Input Menu Options 1:1 Sample Overview
In order to scale an image, it must first be digitized. This is the process of converting Analog signals into Pixels stored in the ImagePRO image memory. The default mode, Over Sampling, produces more samples than what there are in the original image.
By using a 1:1 approach, you sample the signal at the same rate as the original. This reduces artifacts when the image is reconstructed at the new resolution.
To set up the 1:1 sample, you use the AUTO CONFIG option in the timing adjust sub menu. The input signal should have non-black data on all four sides (Windows Desktop). Move Cursor to AUTO CONFIG and press select. The rest is….Automatic.

21. Input Menu Options Contrast and Brightness Color Balance Gamma
Adjust the Contrast (Whites) and Brightness (Blacks)
Range is 75% - 125% where 100% is default
Color Balance
If signal is RGB, you have Contrast and Brightness control for Red, Green and Blue.
If signal is composite, component or S-Video, you will have Hue and Saturation
Gamma
Allows the user to specify the Gamma associated with the current input. Range is 1.00 to 3.00

22. Input Menu Options Aspect Ratio Letterbox Processing Submenu
Allows the user to set the aspect ration of the selected input. Standards are 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 5:4 and 16:9. User can also set a custom ratio by selecting Custom and then adjusting Ratio Option.
Letterbox
On or Off. Will force a 16:9 (1.77:1) letterbox for inputs. Will not allow that input to fill entire screen.
Processing Submenu
Options include Sync Select for RGB signals (C or H/V), DeIntic (de-interlacing option), Motion Mode and Pull Down Detect for sources derived from a film source.

23. ImagePRO Operation Settings Transition types Zoom and Pan
Can be saved as a custom ‘view’

24. ScreenPRO-II Operation
Modes of operation
Basic
Reduced features
Easier switching with less layers
Works as simple switcher
Advanced
Full features
All layers available
Use Misc/User Pref menu to change modes

25. ScreenPRO-II Operation
Connections
Power
Signals
Projector/Monitor
SDI Input
Analog Inputs
DVI BG/DSK Inputs

26. ScreenPRO-II Operation
Factory Reset
Factory

27. ScreenPRO-II Operation
Output Setup

28. ScreenPRO-II Operation
Source Aquisition

29. ScreenPRO-II Operation
Source Aquisition

30. PresentationPRO-II Operation
Modes of operation
Basic
Reduced features
Easier switching with less layers
Works as simple switcher
Advanced
Full features
All layers available
Use Misc/User Pref menu to change modes

31. PresentationPRO-II Operation
Connections
Power
Signals
Projector/Monitor
SDI Input
Analog Inputs
DVI BG/DSK Inputs

32. PresentationPRO-II Operation
Factory Reset
Factory

33. PresentationPRO-II Operation
Output Setup

34. PresentationPRO-II Operation
Source Aquisition

35. PresentationPRO-II Operation
Source Aquisition

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