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Encore Presentation System • User’s Guide • Rev 04 69
3. Hardware Installation
Installation
Use the following steps to install a triple screen Encore configuration:
1. Follow the unpacking procedures as listed in the “Unpacking and Inspection”
section on page 62.
2. In Appendix A, refer to the “Physical and Electrical Specifications” section on
page 367 for electrical and mechanical details.
3. In Chapter 2, refer to the “Video Processor Rear Panel” section on page 45 and
the “
Controller Rear Panels” section on page 58 for all connector locations.
4. For each VP, follow the rack mount procedures as outlined in the “Rack-Mount
Installation” section on page 62.
5. Ethernet Connections — a totally “local” network connection is recommended:
a. Connect the VPs and Controller to the Ethernet Switch.
b. Connect router(s) to the Switch.
c. As required, connect ScreenPRO-II, PresentationPRO-II and ImagePRO
systems to the Switch.
6. Direct Source Connections — if you elect to use direct connections, in place of
(or in addition to) router connections:
a. As an important prerequisite, complete your “Connection Charts” on
page 89 to streamline your source installation procedure.
b. Using information from the chart, connect the desired “direct” sources to
each M/E’s input connectors as required — on each Processor.
c. As required, connect unscaled background and DSK sources, as
provided from a PC’s single head graphics card.
7. D/A Connections —
a.
If your system includes analog, SDI or DVI D/As, connect video inputs to
the D/As as required.
b. Connect D/A outputs to the to the desired M/E input connectors.
8. Router Connections — if you elect to use router connections, in place of (or in
addition to) direct connections:
a. For Ethernet controlled routers:
• Ensure that the router(s) are connected to the same Ethernet
Switch as the Controller and VPs.
• Ensure that each router has an unique IP address.
b. To connect a single serial controlled router, use an RS-232 cable to
connect the router to the Controller’s
EXT COMM port. In Chapter 2,
refer to the “
Controller Rear Panels” section on page 58 for details.
4 Ethernet cables Customer supplied. Additional cables required for routers.
TBD Sources, routers, cables Analog, Video and/or DVI as required (customer supplied)
Table 3-3. Equipment List, Triple Screen Encore Configuration (Continued)
Qty. Item Note
Note
A VPx cannot be used in a single processor configuration.