Extron electronics Annotator 401 User manual

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Annotator401 • Setup Guide
The Extron Annotator401 Annotation Graphics Processor is a scaling product that allows a presenter to draw, point, or type on
live video or computer source content using a touchpanel, mouse, or keyboard.
This setup guide allows you to easily and quickly set up and congure your Annotator401 using step-by-step instructions. It
covers performing basic operations using the front panel controls.
NOTE: For full installation, configuration, menus, and operation details - including using Extron Simple Instruction Set (SISTM)
commands and Product Configuration Software (PCS), see the Annotator401 User Guide at www.extron.com.
Rear Panel Features
ANNOTATOR 401
ANNOTATION GRAPHICS PROCESSOR
CONFIG
MENU
NEXT
500 mA
ADJUST
ANNOTATOR 401
100-240V --A MAX 50-60Hz
LAN
USB EXT
RESET
PAIR
250 mA
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2
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REMOTE
DEVICESOUTPUTSINPUT
HDMI
1
HDMI
2
HDMI
RS-232
Tx Rx G
A B C D E
A B D EC F G H I
Figure 1. Rear Panel Features
Power and video input connections Outputs and control connections
AAC power connector
BHDMI input connector
CHDMI output connectors (2)
DUSB-A connectors (2)
EUSB EXT RJ-45 connector
FPairing button and Status LED
GReset button and LED
HRJ-45 LAN connector
IRS-232 3-pole captive screw
connector
Installation
Mounting and Cabling
Step 1 — Mounting (optional)
a. Turn off or disconnect all equipment power sources.
b. Place the Annotator401 on top of a flat surface using the provided rubber feet, mount it under a table using an optional kit
for under desk mounting, or attach it to a rack shelf using an optional rack shelf-mounting kit (available at www.extron.com).
Step 2 — Connecting input
Connect digital video source to the HDMI input connector (see gure1, Babove).
Step 3 — Connecting outputs
Connect suitable video displays to one or both of the two HDMI output connectors (C).
Step 4 — Connecting control devices
a. For control through Ethernet, connect a LAN or WAN to the RJ-45 connector (H). The default IP address is 192.168.254.254.
The default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.
b. For serial RS-232 control, connect a host device to the 3-pole captive screw connector (I). The default baud rate is 9600.
c. For control through USB, connect a host device to the front panel USB-C port (see figure2, Aon the next page).
Step 5 — Connecting user interface devices or touchpanels
Connect user interface devices (such as a mouse, keyboard, or touchpanels) to the Annotator401 using either of the rear panel
USB ports (see gure1, D). Alternatively the front panel USB port (see figure2, B) can also be used to connect a user interface
device.
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Annotator 401 • Setup Guide (Continued)
Step 6 — Connecting power
Plug in a standard IEC power cord from a 100 to 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz power source into this power receptacle (see figure1, Aon
the previous page).
Front Panel Overview
ANNOTATOR 401
ANNOTATION GRAPHICS PROCESSOR
CONFIG
MENU
NEXT
500 mA
ADJUST
ANNOTATOR 401
100-240V --A MAX 50-60Hz
LAN
USB EXT
RESET
PAIR
250 mA
1
2
3
REMOTE
DEVICESOUTPUTSINPUT
HDMI
1
HDMI
2
HDMI
RS-232
Tx Rx G
A B C D E
A B D EC F G H I
Figure 2. Front Panel Overview
AFront panel USB-C configuration port — Connect a computer to this USB-C port (cable not supplied), for device
configuration, control, and firmware upgrading.
BFront panel USB-A port — Connect an external drive to store or recall captured images, or connect a user interface interface
devices.
CLED display — This 16x2 screen displays device settings and menu configuration information.
DMenu navigation buttons (MENU and NEXT) — These buttons allow navigation through the LCD menu system of the
Annotator401.
FADJUST knobs — These are used with the menu navigation buttons to adjust the device settings and picture controls.
Configuring the Annotator401
The Annotator401 can be congured either via front panel menus or through a host connected via RS-232, USB, or LAN
connection. Through a host connection, the Annotator401 can be congured using PCS, Toolbelt, embedded webpages, or SIS
commands.
Front Panel Menu System
The scaler has a menu system consisting of seven submenus that can be accessed using the front panel Menu and Enter
buttons. The menus are:
Quick Setup • Picture Controls • Input Configuration • Output Configuration
Image Capture/Recall• Advanced Configuration • View Comm Settings
To use any menu, press the MENU button to access the Quick Setup menu, then repeatedly press the MENU button to cycle
through the list to the desired menu. Press NEXT to enter the desired submenu, and continue the following steps.
NOTES:
• Press MENU at any time to exit a submenu and return to the main menu.
• For detailed information on the menus, see the Annotator401 User Guide, available at www.extron.com.
Congure the outputs, then the input, as follows:
1. Within the Output Configuration menu, use either ADJUST knob to configure the output resolution and refresh rate, the
HDMI format, the HDCP Notification (Green, Black, or User Image), and the input AFLTM - Accu-Rate Frame Lock.
2. From the Test Pattern menu, select the Alternating Pixels (Alt. Pixels) test pattern and view the display to confirm the
display is sampling the signal properly.
3. From the Test Pattern menu, change the test pattern to Crop, and adjust the display size, position, or overscan settings
until all four sides of the crop pattern are visible. Set the test pattern to Off when done making adjustments to the display.
4. Within the Input Configuration menu, press the applicable input button, then press NEXT to cycle to the desired submenu.
Rotate the ADJUST knobs to change the input settings (for example: Aspect Ratio, EDID, HDCP Authorize, or Auto Memory)
as required.
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Touchpanel Calibration
If a touchpanel screen is attached to the Annotator401, the touch accuracy can be calibrated using the Calibrate Panels
setting in the Advanced Conguration menu.
1. Press NEXT to cycle to Calibrate Panels submenu.
2. Within the Calibrate Panels menu, select Yes using the ADJUST knobs and press NEXT.
3. Observe all connected touchpanel screens. On all screens, a crosshair appears at the top left
(see image at right). To start the sequence, tap the crosshair on one of the panel screens you
need to calibrate.
4. The crosshair re-appears at the top right corner. Tap the crosshair. The crosshair re-appears in
the lower right.
5. Repeat by tapping the crosshair as it reappears in each other corner, in sequence, and then tap
the crosshair when it appears in the center of the screen.
6. After tapping the fifth (central) crosshair, the unit saves the calibration data and restarts the
sequence by showing the top left crosshair on all connected touchpanels.
7. Repeat for each connected touchpanel screen. Press the NEXT or MENU button to exit the
sequence and save the data.
NOTE: If the Annotator does not respond to touches on the connected touchpanel, the default USB driver may not support
the panel and a custom USB module must be uploaded to the Annotator401 using PCS. Refer to “Annotaton Settings” in
the Annotator401 User Guide for more information.
Command and Response Table for SIS Commands
NOTE: The following table is a partial list of SIS commands and output resolutions. For a complete listing of SIS commands,
see the Annotator401 User Guide.
Command Name SIS Command SIS Response Additional Description
Video mute
Mute video to black X@*1B VmtX@*1]Mutes video and displays black video.
Mute video and sync X@*2B VmtX@*2]Mutes video and sync on HDMI output X@.
Unmute video/sync X@*0B VmtX@*0]Displays selected input on HDMI output X@.
View output state X@*B
Verbose mode 2/3
X4@]
Vmt X@*X4@]
View mute status of HDMI output X@.
Audio mute
Audio mute on X@*1Z AmtX@*1]Mutes audio on output X@.
Audio mute off X@*0Z AmtX@*0]Unmutes audio on output X@.
View discrete mute X@Z
Verbose mode 2/3
X1)]
AmtX@*X1)]
View audio mute status for output X@
Executive mode (front panel lockout)
Enable 1X Exe1]Lock out entire front panel.
Disable 0X Exe0]
View front panel lock status X
Verbose mode 2/3
X2(]
ExeX2(]
Show executive mode status.
KEY: X@ = Output selection 0= All outputs 1= HDMI 1 2= HDMI 2
X1) = Off/On 0= Off 1= On
X2( = Executive mode status 0= Disable (default) 1= Executive Mode 1 (front panel is locked)
X4@ = Video mute 0= Unmute (default) 1= Mute video to black 2= Mute video and sync

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Annotation Graphics Overview
The Annotator401 output includes a graphical toolbar, which is used for annotation. The toolbar slides in from the right side, and
can be accessed through a touch screen, or by using a compatible mouse attached to a USB port.
To open the toolbar, click on the green arrow at the top right of the screen. The menu bar slides into view and, when
enabled, the toolbar stays visible down the right side of the display and allows for selection of various tools and controls.
To close the toolbar, click on the arrow again or allow it to time-out.
NOTE: By default, the toolbar closes after 10 seconds of inactivity. This duration can be modified using SIS commands.
Pointer — This changes the cursor to an extra large
arrow of the currently selected color.
Undo — This undoes the last 15 completed annotations
or a Clear action.
Freehand — This allows freehand drawing on the
display.
Redo — If selected while using the Undo function, it
recreates the last undone annotation.
Line — This creates a straight line between two points.
Clear — This clears the screen of all unsaved
annotations. This action can be undone with the Undo
function.
Arrow — This creates a straight line with an arrowhead.
Tools — This opens a secondary palette with advanced
tools: Capture, Freeze, Mute, Whiteboard, Spotlight,
Zoom, and Pan.
Rectangle — This creates a rectangle with edges
parallel to the raster.
Capture — This takes a snapshot image of the current
program output, including annotations. Captured images
can be saved to the unit, PC, USB flash drive, or network
drive.
Ellipse — This creates an ellipse between the primary
and the opposite corner.
Freeze — This freezes the live video. Re-select to
unfreeze the video.
Text — This creates on-screen text at any point
selected. Press the <Enter> key to commit the text to
the screen.
Mute — This mutes the video input and displays a black
screen. Annotations and menus are still visible. Re-select
to unmute.
Highlighter — This creates a semi-transparent line
allowing the video to show through.
Whiteboard — This creates a white screen for
annotations. Re-select to disable the whiteboard.
Size Select — This adjusts size of the annotation tool,
such as text size, after selecting the Text tool.
Spotlight — This creates a no-fill ellipse to focus on a
specific area of the screen, while the brightness of the
outer area is greatly reduced.
Eraser — This erases any (unsaved) annotations on the
screen. The size is defined by the size tool.
Zoom — This zooms in on a specific area of the screen.
Using the cursor, create a rectangle at that area. Create
a rectangle of less than 100 pixels to reset zoom to
default.
Color — This allows up to 16 colors to be selected for
any drawing function (fill or outline), text, or pointer.
Pan — Select this while an image is zoomed in, to
move the focus to a new area. Place the cursor on a
zoomed image and drag to the new area.
Fill — Select this when selecting rectangle or ellipse,
to draw a solid shape filled with the selected color.