Barco Encore User manual

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Folsom Image Processing Tools
It's no secret that Folsom switchers have led -and at times re-defined- the industry for
several years. Revolutionary switchers like ScreenPRO, PresentationPRO and Encore have
been part of the most prolific rental and staging venues around the world.
Folsom has been at the leading edge of image processing technology and has recently
introduced the next generation of high-performance seamless switchers: the
PresentationPRO-II and the ScreenPRO-II.
What everyone may not yet know is that Folsom offers a complete range of signal
converters, routers and matrix switchers that complement those products. ImagePRO is
an all-in-one signal processor that can convert any video format to any other video
format. The MatrixPRO line of digital and analog matrix switchers handle signal
distribution needs for a variety of venue configurations.
All the images you see above were created with some or all of these products. Isn't it
time for you to get to know more about Folsom's Image Processing products?

Total Show Control: The Encore Presentation System
The Encore Presentation System is the most advanced video
processing and presentation control system on the market today.
The system provides source selection, advanced windowing
features, seamless switching, video effects and integrated control
for professional video presentations. Encore's modular, scaleable
architecture allows the system to support a wide variety of show
configurations. The system can efficiently support from 1-32
screens with any combination of independent display or
seamless wide-screen display elements.
The Encore Video Processor incorporates universal inputs that
accept both analog and digital video. Motion adaptive de-
interlacing is provided for both standard and HD source video.
Incoming videos are processed by Barco Folsom's proprietary
Athena scaler. This scaler supports smooth real-time PIP
movements and re-sizing based upon user specified Key Frames.
The basic Encore configuration supports six independent PIP or
Key images or three transitioning PIP images. Seamless transition
effects, Z-order control, window borders, drop shadows and a
variety of keying effects are fully supported. Two unscaled
background channels provide a high resolution backdrop that
also supports seamless transition effects. Down Stream Key (DSK)
effects are supported by a third unscaled high-resolution input
channel.
Two different Encore System Controllers models are offered to
meet the varying demands of rental and staging professionals.
The Encore Controller SC is designed for applications involving 24
input videos and can control shows with from 1-6 screens. The
Encore Controller LC is designed for advanced applications
involving up to 64 input videos and from 1-32 screens. Both
controllers are capable of controlling external routers for external
source selection and Encore Video Processor units to provide
high-performance real-time video effects. The controllers can
also be used with Barco's Events Manager software to
synchronize operation with external devices and to run pre-
programmed show sequences. The controllers use an embedded
Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) to provide high reliability,
rapid power-up and true real-time performance for critical video
processing sequences.
Encoe Presentation System Key Features
Supports up to 12 Independent windows or 6 windows
with seamless transitions
(2) Native High Resolution Background channels provide
background video with seamless transition effects
Special Effects
A full range of transition effects (dissolve, wipe, etc.)
Smooth PIP Move & Sizing controlled via Key Frames
Adjustable PIP Aspect Ratio
PIP Borders, including Drop Shadows and Soft Edge
PIP Clone (Mirror and Offset)
Keying
Luminance Key
Split Key (Key Alpha and Fill)
Reverse Key (Key on Background)
Color Key (Graphics)
Alpha Mixing
(1) Native High Resolution Down Stream Key channel
independent of PIP/KEY processing channels
Video Processing
10-bit Processing
1:1 Pixel Sampling
Motion Adaptive De-interlacing (SD & HD)
3:2 and 2:2 Pull Down Detect
Image Cropping
Aspect Ratio Correction
Athena Proprietary High-Performance Scaling
Low Video Delay - Less than 3 Input Fields
Z-order Control (Priority layers) for overlapping PIP or Key
Images
Each Mixer Layer is dynamically re-assignable as a mixing
(transitioning) PIP, or as two individual (SPLIT)
nontransitioning PIP or Key Images.
The Encore Video Processor

ScreenPRO-II and PresentationPRO-II: The next generation
of seamless switchers
PresentationPRO-II is offered in two models: the
PresentationPRO-II SDI and the PresentationPRO-II HD.
Each model combines an eight input universal video router,
Barco’s high performance proprietary Athena scaler, and a full-
featured control panel in a single integrated package. The eight
universal analog inputs accept standard component and
composite analog video formats (NTSC, PAL, SECAM), computer
resolutions up to UXGA, analog HD formats including 720p,
1080I, 1080p, and Plasma display resolutions. The Barco Athena
scaler features 1:1 pixel sampling, motion adaptive de-
interlacing for both standard and high definition sources, 3:2 and
2:2 pull down detection, low video delay and aspect ratio
correction. The operator can also capture and store three LOGO
images for use as full-screen image or down stream key source.
Each unit incorporates one output that provides all output
interface functions. Output resolutions supported include
computer resolutions up to 1600x1200, analog HDTV resolutions
including 720p, 1080p, and Plasma display resolutions.
PresentationPRO-II SDI also features both an SDI and DVI input.
The DVI input provides a dedicated unscaled high-resolution
background or downstream key source (DSK). A DVI output is
also provided. On PresentationPRO-II HD, an HD-SDI input
replaces the SDI input.
The ScreenPRO II Seamless Switcher is a multi-layer video
display system that combines seamless switching with a variety
of flexible video effects.
ScreenPRO II uses four image layers (Unscaled Background, up
to two scaled PIPs or Keys, and an unscaled Downstream Key)
to produce sophisticated effects, including transitioning
backgrounds, transitioning PIPs, wipes, dissolves and keys.
Two inputs are scaled and mixed to provide mixing within a PIP
(Picture-in-Picture) or, alternately, two independent PIPs or Keys
displayed on a Background. In addition, two unscaled high-
resolution input channels provide seamlessly transitioning
backgrounds, or alternately, a high resolution background and
high resolution Downstream Key (DSK). An internal 8X2 analog
video router provides universal analog sources to each scaler
channel. In addition, up to two optional SD/HD SDI inputs are
available for the scaled channels.
ScreenPRO II supports input and output resolutions up to UXGA.
High quality motion adaptive de-interlacing is performed on
Standard Definition and High Definition video sources.
ScreenPRO II features a low video processing delay of three
input fields maximum.
ScreenPRO II is packaged as a 3RU rack-mount unit.
PresentationPRO-II Key Features
Barco Proprietary Processing
Low Video Delay - Less than 3 Input Fields
Capture and Storage of two LOGO images for use as full-
screen image or Down Stream Key source
Digital Input/Output (PresentationPRO-II Digital only)
DVI Input - supports native high resolution
background/luminance key channel
10-bit Processing
1:1 Pixel Sampling
Motion Adaptive De-interlacing (SD-SDI, Analog YUV and
HD-SDI)
3:2 and 2:2 Pull Down Detect (SD)
Image Cropping
Aspect Ratio Correction
ScreenPRO-II Key Features
Transitioning PIP or KEY on a transitioning Background
Native High Resolution Background channels independent
of the PIP/KEY processing channel
PIP Effects
PIP size from 1/8 to 8X source resolution
Adjustable PIP Aspect Ratio
PIP Borders, including Drop Shadows and Soft Edge
Keying
Luminance Key
Split Key (Key Alpha and Fill)
RGB Color Key
Z-order Control (Priority layers) for overlapping PIPs or
KEYs
PresentationPRO-II
ScreenPRO-II

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Incorporating Folsom's Athena proprietary high performance image processing
technology, the ImagePRO is available in three models; ImagePRO, ImagePRO-SDI and
our fully loaded model ImagePRO-HD.
The ImagePRO line has an advanced feature set that includes: universal inputs, aspect
ratio conversion, memory presets, test patterns, vertical lock (Genlock), picture
adjustments, motion adaptive de-interlacing, and 3:2 and 2:2 pulldown detection to
name a few.
The MatrixPRO Digital Series offers three models of serial digital matrix switchers for
routing of SDI and HDSDI video signals: 8X8, 16X16 HD-SDI and 16X16 SDI. The HD-SDI
models allow users to route either HD-SDI or SDI signals. The SDI unit will only pass
SDI signals. Each input and output is individually isolated. These inputs can be
switched to any one or all outputs with no crosstalk or signal noise between channels.
All models are SMPTE 259M compliant for inputs. The HD-SDI models are also SMPTE
292 M compliant for input sources.
The MatrixPRO routers are designed to work effortlessly with our other Barco Video
Processing products like the Encore as well as stand-alone for custom applications.
Matrix Pro
The MatrixPRO is a line of wideband matrix switchers used for routing analog RGBHV
video signals. The MatrixPRO series offers four models: 12x4, 12x8, 16x8, and 16x16.
All inputs are universal and can accept computer (up to 1600x1200), composite, s-
video, component video, HDTV, RGBHV and stereo audio. Each model provides for
switching of RGBHV signals and two channel stereo audio (balanced and unbalanced).
Each input and output is individually isolated and buffered. These input(s) can be
switched to any one or all outputs with no crosstalk or signal noise between channels.
RDA-144
The RDA-144 consists of four high-bandwidth RGBHV distribution amplifiers packaged
in a rack-mount enclosure with internal power supply. Each of the four distribution
amplifiers accepts one high-resolution RGBHV input and provides four buffered
outputs. Input and output connections are made via BNC connectors on the rear of the
unit.
The RDA-144 Re-configurable Distribution Amplifier can be used whenever it is
necessary to distribute high bandwidth video signals. The unit provides a convenient
way to distribute video when configuring individual Folsom ScreenPro units to support
multi-screen applications.
Video format conversions include:
4:3 to 16:9
NTSC to PAL
HDSDI to SDI
UXGA to NTSC
HDSDI to NTSC
NTSC to HDSDI
HDSDI to PAL
PAL to SDI
SDI to VGA
NTSC to VGA