Barco E2 Gen 2 User manual

E2 Gen 2
Screen Management System
Event Master
E2 Gen 2 Setup
Quick Start Guide
Note: Refer to the Event Master Devices User’s Guide (R5905948) for detailed
system specifications, descriptions, and operation instructions.
Any item contained in this document may change without notice.
8ADJUST knob
9SEL and ESC buttons
10 Power switch
7Display
6USB port
MVRMVR
5
3
1 2
4
7
6
8 109
1Inputs
2Multiviewers
3PC with Event Master
control software
5Outputs
4Ethernet switch
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IMPORTANT!
Read Installation Instructions before connecting equipment to themains power supply.

After the E2 boots up, run the Event Master control software and follow the
sequence of instructions listed in this Quick Start Guide to complete the
system setup and configuration.
7.
Note: Should the system not fully boot correctly, press and hold the SEL and
ESC buttons while applying power to the unit. Release these buttons when a
menu appears asking to Factory Reset the unit. Perform the Factory Reset and
the unit will boot normally.
Connect AC power to the unit. If power redundancy is desired, connect
power to both power plugs.
3.
Connect to a computer that has the Event Master control software
installed, via an Ethernet cable. A switch is optional if additional devices will
be connected.
4.
Return to Factory Default (Optional) – For a new event, back up your system
if desired, then perform a complete factory reset. For a continuing (or multi-
day) event, this step is not required.
System Initialization
Restoring the System (Optional) – Insert a USB drive with a previous backup
file into the USB Port. On the Backup and Restore Menu, press {Restore System}
and follow the prompts.
Backing up the System (Optional) – Insert a USB drive into the USB Port. On
the Backup and Restore Menu, press {Backup System} to back up the system
setup and all memory registers.
Factory Reset, System Backup and Restore – Operations can be performed
from the Events Master Control software or from the front panel.
Power up the E2, the PC, and all monitors and peripherals.5.
Verify that no error messages appear on the E2 front panel.6.
Ensure that the unit is physically secured in a rack or is placed on a flat
surface with stable support. If the unit is installed in a rack, it is mandatory
that the rear brackets are also installed.
1.
System Setup
Connect all sources, displays, and peripherals to the E2 according to your
event’s requirements.
2.
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Event Master Cards
Important Notes:
– All Gen 2 input and output cards each support two 4K/UHD signals.
– Input connectors have an LED that turns green when a valid sync has been
detected.
– Card configurations vary based on model; your configuration may be dierent.
– E2 Gen 2 power supplies (red handle) are not backward compatible with
E2 Gen 1 or S3 power supplies (black handle).
Expansion Cards
– 2 high-speed CXP connectors
– Up to 12 10-Gbit channels
Caution: Cards are not hot-swappable.
Input Cards Output Cards MVR
Expansion
Cards
Tri-Combo Input Cards and
Output Cards
– 1 DP 1.2 connector
– Formats up to 4096x2160@60
(30 bits)
– 4K/UHD supported
– HDCP 1.3 & EDID 1.3
– 1 HDMI 2.0 connector
– Formats up to 2560x1600@60
and 3840x1200@60 (30 bits)
– 4K/UHD supported
– HDCP 1.4 and 2.2 compatible
– EDID 1.3
– 4 SDI BNC connectors
– SD/HD/12G formats
HDMI 2.0 Input Cards and
Output Cards (including MVR)
– HDMI 2.0 specification
– 4K/UHD supported
– Up to UHD@60p 4:2:2 12 bit
– 4 high-speed (Dual Link Type) inputs
or 2 UHD@60p inputs per card
– HDCP 1.x or HDCP 2.2
– HDCP 2.2 only when an HDCP 2.2
compliant signal chain is present
– Custom EDID
– User selectable bit depth
and color space
Quad Channel DisplayPort Input Cards
and Output Cards
– DisplayPort 1.2 specification
– 4K/UHD supported
– Formats up to 4096x2160@60 (30 bits)
– EDID 1.4 compatible
– HDCP 1.3 on all connectors
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Link Connections
Check the cable orientation for keying. The cable fits in only one orientation.1.
If the cable resists full insertion, do not force it; pull the cable out, check its
orientation, and reinsert it.
3.
Fully insert the cable into the connector on the Link Card.2.
4. Make sure that the latch is properly engaged.
5. Always use the release when removing the cable.
Improper insertion or removal of Link cables can damage the connectors and is not
covered under the product warranty.
Example: Linking a pair of E2s
Be sure that you properly align the Link cable
connectors prior to insertion. Connectors
should insert easily with almost no resistance,
until the lock is about to engage.
Be sure that the lock engages fully to ensure
proper contact. Make sure that you use the
locking mechanism and then push each
cable until it locks in place.
1. Connect the Link cables provided with each
E2 between the Link connectors as follows:
• VP ID 0, Link Card slot 1, Link 1 >> VP ID 1, Link Card slot 1, Link 2
• VP ID 0, Link Card slot 1, Link 2 >> VP ID 1, Link Card slot 1, Link 1
• VP ID 0, Link Card slot 2, Link 1 >> VP ID 1, Link Card slot 2, Link 2
• VP ID 0, Link Card slot 2, Link 2 >> VP ID 1, Link Card slot 2, Link 1
Connect all devices to network Ethernet.3.
Make sure that the E2s have dierent IP addresses.2.
4. Start the Event Master Toolset version 4.0 or higher.
The default IP address for each unit is the same; one of them must be changed.
If the system does not discover your device, you may manually add it. See "How to
manually add a device into the selected system" in the user’s guide.
6. Drop one of the E2s in the EM GUI.
7. Drop the second E2 in the EM GUI.
The EM GUI presents the options of adding the second unit as a new system, as
a master, or a as a slave.
5. Make sure that each E2 is discovered (with a dierent Unit ID) on the network.
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Event Master Control Software Flowchart
C1: Discover
C2: Connect
C3: System Parameters
(Native Rate, Genlock Mode, and Preset Conflict Mode)
C4: Add
Backgrounds
C5: Add
Inputs
C6: Add
Outputs
(Turn on Test
Patterns)
C7: Add MVR
Outputs
C8: Add Screen
Destinations
Add Layers to
Destinations
C9: Add Aux
Destinations
P2: Select
thumbnails
for
Inputs
P3: Create
Sources from
Inputs P5: Drop Layers
into Screen
Destinations
&
Sources into
Layers
P6: Drop
Inputs /
Backgrounds
into Aux
Destinations
P8: Create
Presets
P7: Create
User Keys
P4: Drop
Backgrounds
into
Screen
Destinations
P1: Select
thumbnails
for
Backgrounds
Multiviewer Menu
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Configuration Menu
C7: Add Multiviewer Outputs – Select connectors from the MVR slot and define
them as an MVR Output. Repeat for all Outputs and save.
C8: Add Screen Destinations – Select the corresponding output connector(s) from
the same card and add them to Screen Destinations via drag and drop. From the
Adjust tab, add the number of desired layers and per-form any necessary adjust-
ments. Repeat for all Screen Destinations and save.
(Optional - Output Test Patterns) - Under the Adjust and Output tabs select the test
patterns on one or more outputs, to assist with external device setup.
C1: Discovery – When the Event Master control software loads, it automatically
discovers the devices connected to the network. These devices are listed on the
left-hand side of the configuration screen.
C2: Connect – Click on the device you want to connect and drag it in the middle
area. The software should automatically establish communication with the unit. If
connection between the PC and the E2 is not achieved, re-check the wire con-
nection. On the Configuration Menu, ensure that the IP settings match with the E2
settings that are available from the front panel. You can also connect to the E2 by
typing the IP address manually.
C3: System Parameters – Select the desired Native Rate, Genlock Mode, and Preset
Conflict Mode.
C4: Add Backgrounds – Select and define input connectors as a back-ground.
Select the Adjust tab and perform any additional adjustments. Repeat for all Back-
grounds and save. Max of 8 connectors of the same type can be assigned per
Background (Except for DVI & HDMI).
C5: Add Inputs – Select and define input connectors as Inputs. Select the Adjust tab
and perform any additional adjustments. Repeat for all Inputs and save. Max. of 4
connectors of the same type can be assigned per input.
C6: Add Outputs – Select and define output connectors as Outputs. Select the
Adjust tab and perform any necessary adjustments. Repeat for all Outputs and save.
Max. of 4 connectors of the same type can be assigned per output.
Configuration Menu
C1
C2
C3
C6 C8,9
C7
C4
C5
C9: Add Aux Destinations – Select the corresponding output connector(s) from the
same card and add them to Aux Destinations. Select the Adjust tab and perform any
necessary adjust-ments. Repeat for all Aux Screen Destinations and save.
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P3: Create Source Files – Under the Input tab create any additional source files
(optional). Select the Adjust tab and perform any additional adjustments and press
Save. Repeat for all Inputs/Sources and save.
P4: Drop Backgrounds onto Screen Destinations – Under the Background tab select
a Background and drop it to a Screen Destinations. Repeat for all Backgrounds and
save.
P5: Drop Layers & Sources – Under the Layer tab select a layer and drop it to a
Screen Destination. Select a Source under the Input tab and drop it into the layer.
Alternatively, select a source and drag it to the destination to automatically show
the layer with the selected source. Select the Adjust tab and perform any additional
adjustments. Repeat for all layers and sources and save.
P6: Drop Inputs/Backgrounds to Aux Destinations – Under the Input or Background
tabs select an Input \ Background and drop it to the Aux Destinations. Select the
Adjust tab and perform any additional adjustments. Repeat for all Backgrounds and
save.
P7: User Keys – Select a layer and under Adjust and User Keys tabs click on the
Enables to save. Repeat for all desired User Keys and save.
P8: Presets – Select Screen(s) and under Adjust and Preset tabs create a new preset
or manage existing ones. Repeat to create multiple Presets.
P1
P3
P2
P4
P6
P7
P5
P8
Programming Menu
Programming Menu
P1: Select thumbnails for Backgrounds – Press Refresh All, or select the thumbnails
to represent the Backgrounds.
P2: Select thumbnails for Inputs &Stills – Press Refresh All, or select the thumbnails
to represent the Inputs and Stills.
M1: Select MVR Sources – From the dropdown menus select the Inputs,
Backgrounds, and Destinations you want to view and drop them into Multiviewer
Outputs. Overlapping is not allowed. An MVR source may be used twice.
A maximum total of 63 windows can be used for Inputs and 63 windows can be
used for Outputs.
Multiviewer (MVR) Menu
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Multiviewer (MVR) Menu
(Continued)
M2: Adjust Window – Adjust the size, position and the color parameters associated
with each window. Repeat for all Inputs and save.
S1: Options – On the Options tab click on the boxes to select system wide user
preferences such as Layer positioning.
Settings Menu
S3: Dashboard – Provides status information regarding the cards and other system
diagnostic information.
S2: Tools – Allows users to perform Backup and Restore operations or download
the latest software from the Barco website.
Multiviewer (MVR) Menu
M2
M1
Settings Menu
Dashboard a quick glance of your E2
Expansion
0Ready √Run Diagnostics
Expansion
1Ready √Run Diagnostics
Input
2Ready √Run Diagnostics
Input
3Ready √Run Diagnostics
Input
4Ready √Run Diagnostics
Input
5Ready √Run Diagnostics
Input
6Ready √Run Diagnostics
Input
7Ready √Run Diagnostics
Input
8Ready √Run Diagnostics
Input
9Ready √Run Diagnostics
Input
10 Ready √Run Diagnostics
Expansion
Slot ID Card Status Actions
Inputs Outputs Other
S3
S1
S2
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