Extron Electronics Annotator Setup Guide - Manual (Page 3)

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Sequence of crosses for
setting touch accuracy
Enabling or disabling Executive mode 1 from the front panel
To enable Executive mode 1 or 0, press and hold the Size and Position buttons simultaneously for 2 seconds. The display indicates
that Executive mode is either enabled or disabled. When the Annotator is in Executive mode 0 (unlocked), this selects mode 1
(locked) and if in Executive mode 1, this selects mode 0 (unlocked).
When either Executive mode (1 or 2) is enabled and a front panel action is attempted (other than input switching, video freeze,
and auto image), the LCD displays the status for 2 seconds. Executive mode 2 can only be enabled or disabled by SIS commands.
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Configuring the Annotator
The Annotator has six front panel configuration menus with another menu available where optional boards are installed.
To use any menu, press the Menu button to access the Main menu, then repeatedly press the Menu button to cycle through the list
to the desired menu. Press Next to enter the desired submenu, and follow the steps below.
User
Presets
Menu Output
Configuration
Exit Menu
Press NEXT
View Comm
Settings
Advanced
Configuration
Input
Configuration
Menu Menu Menu Menu
NOTE: Press Menu at any time to exit a submenu and return to the main menu.
For d etailed information on the menus, see the Annotator User Guide, available online at www.extron.com.
Configure the outputs, then the inputs, as follows:
1. Within the Output Configuration menu, use either Adjust knob to configure the output rate and resolution, the output signal
type, and the sync polarity.
2. From the Advanced Configuration menu, Test Pattern submenu, select the Alternating Pixels (Alt. Pixels) test pattern. Adjust
your display's active pixels, total pixels (clock), and pixel phase settings for optimal picture quality.
3. From the Advanced Configuration menu, change the test pattern to Crop, and adjust your display settings until all four sides
of the crop pattern are visible.
4. Use the Advanced Configuration menu to set the Aspect ratio (Fill or Follow). Rotate either Adjust knob to the desired setting.
5. Within the Input Configuration menu, press the applicable input button, then press Next to cycle to the desired submenu.
Rotate the right Adjust knob ({) to change the input values (for example, Input type, Film detection and so on) as required.
Use this menu to make any desired advanced adjustments including Horizontal and Vertical Start, Pixel Phase, Total Pixels,
Active Pixels, and Active Lines;
6. or Perform Auto-Image ™ . Auto-Image is a quick way to size an input to fit the current output window. To perform Auto-Image
on an input, press the Auto Image button. Press it again to confirm.
7. Use the Advanced Configuration menu to change image transition effect and RGB delay. Rotate either Adjust knob to select.
Touch Panel Configuration
If a USB or RS-232 touch panel screen is part of the system, a supporting module must be uploaded to the Annotator using SPPCP.
1. Connect to the Annotator via telnet using the SPPCP program.
2. Under the Tools menu, open the Device Module Configuration tool.
3. Select USB or RS-232 as applicable, and find the touch panel device in the list of available modules.
4. Select Add Module, and close the Tools menu when the upload is complete.
If your model is not listed, contact your Extron representative.
Touch Panel Calibration
If a touch panel screen is attached to the Annotator, the touch accuracy can be calibrated
using the Calibrate Panels setting in the Advanced configuration menu.
1. Within the Advanced configuration menu press Next to cycle to Calibrate Panels.
2. Press size and observe the touch panel screen. A cross appears in the upper left corner.
3. Tap the screen at the cross, which then moves to the top right corner.
4. Repeat by tapping the cross as it reappears in each corner, in sequence (see image at right).
5. After tapping the fourth cross, the unit saves the calibration data and restarts the sequence.
6. Repeat for each connected touch screen. Press any front panel button to exit the sequence and save the data.
Annotation Graphics Overview
The Annotator output can include 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 2-button mouse attached to the rear PS/2 or USB port.
To open the tool bar, click on the green arrow at 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. See page 4 for details.
To close the toolbar, click on the arrow again.
NOTE: By default, the tool bar closes after 10 seconds of inactivity. This duration can be modified using SIS commands.