Analog way Pulse User manual

QUICK START GUIDE
What’s in the box
Quick install and setup
Thank you for choosing Analog Way and the Pulse.By following these simple steps, you will be able to setup and use
your powerful Dual Scaler Hi-Resolution Seamless Switcher within minutes. Discover the Pulse extensive capabilities
and intuitive interface while conguring your rst show, and unleash your creativity for a new experience in show and
event management by Analog Way.
Pulse - Ref. PLS300
1 x Pulse (PLS300)
1 x Power supply cord
2 x DVI-I male to HD15 female and DVI-D female cable
1 x HD15 to 5 BNC cable
1 x Ethernet cross cable (for device update)
1 x Set of 3 audio 5 pin screw terminals
4 x M4x12mm screws
1 x RCS (Remote Control Software for PC only) *
1 x User Manual (PDF version) *
1 x Quick Start Guide *
* Download on our website: www.analogway.com
Getting started:
You may wish to reset the unit to factory settings to get started.
Go to: Menu -->Control --> Default Values -->Yes.
1. Select the Output resolution that matches the native
resolution of your display. You will next be prompted to
choose enable follow mode if desired and output rate.
Menu -->Output -->Output format -->1024x768 -->
Internal Ref -->60 Hz.
2. InputscanbeconguredautomaticallyusingtheAuto Set
All function.
Menu -->Intputs -->AutoSet All.
It will scan each input and detect the sync type that is
plugged in. You can still do an Autoset or manual setup
per input.
The Pulse has 4 layers available called: [BACKGROUND
FRAME], [BACKGROUND LIVE], [PIP] and [LOGO]. Each
layer will obscure your view other layers below.
3. To display a source, Select the [BACKGROUND LIVE]
layer (it will begin to blink) then, select a source (it will
also blink). Press [TAKE] to transition your source from
preview to program output.
There will always be a layer selected (blinking) and a source
selected (blinking) to the selected layer (blinking). To view on
preview or change the contents of a different layer, simply select
it. Only 1 layer can be seen on the preview at a time.
4. To display a PIP, select the PIP layer (it will begin to blink)
then select your source (it will also blink). Press [TAKE] to
display the PIP on program output.
To see the layer beneath, you will need to clear or move the
layers that are on top.
5. To clear the PIP or any other layer, select the layer (it will
blink) then, select [BLACK]. Press [TAKE] to remove the
layer from the program output.
*TIP* If you would like the Program and Preview to toggle/
ipop during each Take, enable this feature by going to
Menu -->Control -->Preset Toggle.
Once enabled, everything on the Program output will become
the Preview during each Take.
6. To display a logo or frame (framestore) follow the steps
on page 4.
See the next page which describes the button lighting color
code and other front panel features.
PLS300 can be used to display:
-sources seamlessly switched in the Background Live layer.
- 1 PIP and 1 Logo over the Background Live layer.
-2 PIPs and 1 Logo over a Background Frame by resizing the
Background Live layer.
IMPORTANT: Simply selecting a menu item will not set it to
that value. Be sure to press the ENTER button when para-
metering the menu items.
WARNING !
If required, front handles of the device can be dismantled,
but with caution.
The original screws removed must not be reintroduced to
their location without handles in place.
Substantial damages can occur, including risk of elec-
tric shock from the mains voltage.
Only M4x12mm screws can be used.
(They are supplied with the unit)

Pulse - Ref. PLS300
Front Panel Description
EXIT/MENU: Home Menu or back one level
ENTER: Validates the menu or command
Select a custom transition
Press to select a layer, then choose an input.
LOGO: Display a partial screen Logo
PIP: Display a live source
Bkgnd Live: Display a live source
Bkgnd Frame: Display full screen frame in this layer
Recall a custom stored preset (4 memories available).
To store a preset, use Menu ->Preset.
#1 to #6: Press to access analog source #1 to #6
DVI 1 to DVI 2: Press to access DVI #1 or DVI #2
SDI 1 to SDI 2: Press to access SDI #1 or SDI #2
BLACK: Clear the active layer
Hold for 3 seconds for stand-by Mode
Freeze the input linked to the current
layer on MAIN
CONTROL
EFFECT
LAYERS
PRESET
INPUT SELECTION
STAND-BY
FREEZE
INPUT SETUP
1-Press the [EXIT/MENU] button from the Home menu (all functions must be
conrmed by the [ENTER] button)
2-Press INPUT and AUTOSET ALL
3-If the acquisition has failed, check all connections and perform a manual setup
4-For a comprehensive Input Setup, please refer to user’s Manual
5-For a manual input setup, press the [EXIT/MENU] button:
a) Press INPUT,
b) Select an input from Input #1 up to SDI #2, then
c) Select TYPE.
NOTE: To adjust input Size or Pos, use the Layer Menus.
To adjust Blanking, use the Auto-Centering or Blanking adjustments in the
Image menu.
Transition the pre-selected sources onto
the MAIN output with the selected effects
TAKE
OPERATIONS OVERVIEW
WORKING IN MIXER MODE
1- Select an INPUT.
2- On the preview screen, the input appears
3- Select an [EFFECT] (open/close)
4- Press [TAKE]to view the result on the Main screen
5- Try enabling the ‘Preset Toggle’ from the Control menu to have your preview
replaced by program during each Take
WORKING WITH PIPs IN MIXER MODE
1- Press the [PIP] button. On the preview screen, the PIP (layer) appears as a
color rectangle
2- Select an input. On the preview screen, the input appears in the layer rectangle
3- Adjust the PIP (layer) with Layer menu (Pos & Size or Zoom by Toggle function)
4- Select a transition (open/close) or an effect into Layer menu HOME MENU
5- Press [TAKE] to view the result on the main screen
6- To remove layer, press [BLACK] then [TAKE]
7- For another PIP setup, repeat from step #1
OUTPUT SETUP
1-Press the [EXIT/MENU] button from the Home menu (all functions must be
conrmed by the [ENTER] button)
2-Press OUTPUT
3-Press OUTPUT FORMAT
4-On Format line, select the display’s native resolution
5-Control or adjust your display device (Monitor or Video Projector)
6-If necessary, select TEST PATTERN in the Output menu
BUTTON COLOR USAGE
#1 = Source is on the main outputs
Solid red: #2 = Freeze enable
#3 = Stand-by button
#4 = Preset Selection
Solid green: #1 = Source is on Preview
#2 = Function available for modication
Blinking red: Layer/source selected, and is currently active on
the main output
Blinking green: Layer/source selected, and is not currently active
one the main output
LAYER HIERARCHY
Logo
Live PIP
Live Background
Background Frame

Pulse - Ref. PLS300
Rear Panel Description
RS-232 communication port
on a DB9 female connector
Power supply: IEC/EN/UL/CSA
60950-1, internal, autoswitchable
Universal Analog Computer TV/HDTV inputs #1 to #4
3G-SD/HD-SDI inputs #1 & #2:
female BNC
DVI connectors: DVI-D inputs #1 and #2 on the DVI-I
digital pins, and Universal Analog inputs #5 & #6 on
the DVI-I analog pins. Use the included break-in cable
Outputs #1 & #2: female HD15,
DVI-I (simultaneous analog and
digital outputs)
Main Audio Output (balanced)
IP-LAN connector 3.5mm Jack Stereo
Connector input
(unbalanced)
AUDIO INPUTS CONNECTIONS
MCO male connectors
Inputs #1 to #4: Unbalanced connection
Inputs #5 to #6: Unbalanced connection
Main Output: Balanced connection
Input #7 (AUX): Balanced connection
L+
L-
R+
R-
UNBALANCED
LEFT
RIGHT
GROUND
4
4
L+
L-
R+
R-
BALANCED
L+
R+
L-
R-
GROUND(S)
HOME MENU
The Home Menu is the system’s top level menu, from which all others menus can be
accessed. To access a menu, press the [MENU] button. To navigate in the Home
Menu, please use the knob. To conrm, please use the [ENTER] button. You can also
return to the Home Menu by pressing the [EXIT] button.
- INPUT: congure the 10 individual input types and resolutions
- MAIN OUT: in Mixer mode, set format and rate
- PREVIEW OUT: in Mixer mode, set format and rate
- PRESET: store and use presets
- IMAGE: change source image settings of an input
- KEYING/TITLING: access keying and titling controls and parameters for the
selected layer
-LAYER: adjust Layer size, position, border transparency or Transition
- LOGOS/FRAMES: store (record), and manage layers and frames. To display a
frame or logo, use the frame or logo layer (see next page)
- AUDIO: access all audio input and output parameters
- CONTROL: access device software information, LAN settings, reset factory settings,
amongst other user oriented functions (see next page)
-VIRTUAL T-Bar: access the Virtual T-Bar
HOW TO ADJUST A SOURCE?
WORKING WITH PLS300
The features of PLS300 can be controlled by the external
remote control as:
- Orchestra - Ref. ORC50
- Axion2 - Ref. ARC200
- Remote Control Software - Ref. RCS (supplied)
- Triple Remote Control Keypad - Ref. TRK-800
- Remote Control Keypad - Ref. RK-300
AUDIO OUTPUT
Right
Left
Ground
IMAGE (A3)
HOME MENU (extract)
Auto Centering(R1)
Blanking Adjust (R2)
Cropping (R2)
Optimize (R1)
Under/Over (R3)
Aspect IN
Aspect OUT
Colorimetry
Advanced (R2)
2:2 Pulldown (R7)
3:2 Pulldown (R8)
Reset settings
Force 4:3 (R9)
H position
H position
V position
V position
H size
H size
Phase
Underscan
Native
LetterBox_2_35
Centered
Contrast
Red Level (R5)
Component Level (R2)
Pillar Box
1_1
Hue (R6)
Blue Level (R5)
Motion Correct.(R11) *
V size...
V size...
H Total
Overscan
LetterBox_1_78
Full screen
Brightness
Anamorphic
Cropped
Color
Green Level (R5)
(A3) displayed when an
input is active
(R1) Analog Computer Input
(R2) Analog Input
(R3) Video Input
(R4) EDTV/HDTV Input
(R5) RGB or YUV or YC or CV
(R6) NTSC Input
(R7) Interlaced 50 Hz
(R8) Interlaced 60 Hz
(R9) SDTV
The Menu allows to improve the thres-
hold of the comb lter.
0% means no adjustments and 100%
is the max. The setting is manual with
a visual correction.
The result is the removal of the alia-
sing in the moving picture.
*Motion Correction
MCO Male connector for
input. DVI #1 & #2 and AUX

Going further with the Pulse
For complete details and operations procedures, please refer to the Pulse User’s Manual and our website for further
information: www.analogway.com
Version : 3.60 - 23/09/11 - M8.0
Code : 140107
How to do an AutoTake?
How to record & display a still Frame?
How to disable the HDCP encryption?
How to use the Auto-Lock Function?
Warranty
This Analog Way product has a 3 year warranty on parts and labor, back to factory. This warranty does not include faults
resulting from user negligence, special modications, electrical surges, abuse (drop/crush), and/or other unusual damage.
[AUTO-LOCK] allows to select an input only if a signal is connected.
HOME MENU (extract)
HOME MENU (extract)
HOME MENU (extract)
HOME MENU (extract)
HOME MENU (extract)
LOGOS / FRAMES
INPUT
CONTROL
MAIN OUT
PREVIEW OUT
CONTROL
Record Frames
DVI1 or DVI2
Auto-Lock
HDCP Detection
AutoTake
Frame #1 to #6
HDCP enable
Disabled
Automatic
Frame: Full and individual picture.
Logo: Part of picture like a graphic symbol which represent a company or organisation.
It is possible to store up to 6 frames and 6 logos in the PLS300 non volatile memory.
► Select RECORD FRAMES in the Logos/Frames menu.
► A white rectangle will appear on your main display, indicating the Frame which will be captured.
► Select an empty frame memory to store the frame into. Your frame will now be stored.
► To recall a frame: press the [BKGND/FRAME] button, select a frame number (#1 to #6), then press the
[TAKE] button. Your Background Frame will appear on your main screen, under any other active layers. Be
sure to clear or move any other layers to expose the Background Frame layer.
► To remove the Background Frame, press [BLACK] button, then [TAKE] button.
► Once you have recall a frame, you can recall live layers on the top of it.
TIP : A long press on the [BACKGROUND FRAME] button will set all other layers to black/clear on the preview. Press
[TAKE] to view your selected frame.
The HDCP Encryption can be disabled on DVI inputs #1 to #2 or/and Main Output / Preview Output. This can be useful
when you have a computer which is detecting the HDCP compliance of your switcher and protecting the content by
encrypting the signal from this computer. This feature will disable the HDCP compliance on this specic DVI input only.
If you want to use HDCP content from your sources, be sure to use only HDCP compliant screens or projector. If it’s
not the case, the output image could be disabled. When displaying HDCP protected sources on non HDCP compliant
equipment, the following message will be displayed on the device screen: « Due to HDCP content, non HDCP screens
cannot display protected sources ».
Screen will go to black without displaying the HDCP input image, or partially layer out on HDCP content.
The output status can provide you all information about the output in real time. This feature is particularly useful when
HDCP is used with long cable to be sure the communication is well handled.
The Autotake function performs a TAKE automatically each time an input is selected.
The [Empty] term appears next to all unused slots
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Enabled or disabled
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Enabled or disabled