Extron Annotator 401 User manual

Brand: Extron

Model: Annotator 401

Type: User manual

User Guide

Annotator 401

Signal Processor

HDCP-Compliant Annotation Graphics Processor

68-2951-01 Rev. A

08 23

Safety Instructions

Trademarks

All trademarks mentioned in this guide are the properties of their respective owners.

The following registered trademarks(®), registered service marks(SM), and trademarks(TM) are the property of RGBSystems, Inc. or Extron

(see the current list of trademarks on the Terms of Use page at www.extron.com):

Registered Trademarks (®)

Extron, Cable Cubby, ControlScript, CrossPoint, DTP, eBUS, EDID Manager, EDID Minder, eLink, Flat Field, FlexOS, Glitch Free,

GlobalConfigurator, GlobalScripter, GlobalViewer, Hideaway, HyperLane, IPIntercom, IPLink, KeyMinder, LinkLicense, LockIt,

MediaLink, MediaPort, NAV, NetPA, PlenumVault, PoleVault, PowerCage, PURE3, Quantum, ShareLink, Show Me, SoundField,

SpeedMount, SpeedSwitch, StudioStation, SystemINTEGRATOR, TeamWork, TouchLink, V-Lock, VN-Matrix, VoiceLift, WallVault, WindoWall,

XPA, XTP, XTPSystems, and ZipClip

Registered Service Mark(SM) : S3 Service Support Solutions

Trademarks (™)

AAP, AFL (Accu-RATEFrameLock), ADSP(Advanced Digital Sync Processing), AVEdge, CableCover, CDRS(ClassD Ripple Suppression),

Codec Connect, DDSP(Digital Display Sync Processing), DMI (DynamicMotionInterpolation), DriverConfigurator, DSPConfigurator,

DSVP(Digital Sync Validation Processing), EQIP, Everlast, FastBite, Flex55, FOX, FOXBOX, IP Intercom HelpDesk, MAAP,

MicroDigital, Opti-Torque, PendantConnect, ProDSP, QS-FPC(QuickSwitch Front Panel Controller), RoomAgent, Scope-Trigger, SIS,

SimpleInstructionSet, Skew-Free, SpeedNav, Triple-Action Switching, True4K, True8K, Vector™ 4K, WebShare, XTRA, and ZipCaddy

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FCC Class A Notice

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital

device, pursuant to part15 of the FCC rules. The ClassA limits provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial

environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,

if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is

likely to cause interference. This interference must be corrected at the expense of the user.

ATTENTION:

• The Twisted Pair Extension technology works with unshielded twisted pair (UTP)

or shielded twisted pair (STP) cables; but to ensure FCC Class A and CE

compliance, STP cables and STP Connectors are required.

• La technologie extension paires torsadées fonctionne avec les câbles paires

torsadées blindées(UTP) ou non blindées(STP). Afin de s’assurer de la

compatibilité entre FCC ClasseA et CE, les câbles STP et les connecteurs STP

sont nécessaires.

NOTES:

• This unit was tested with shielded I/O cables on the peripheral devices. Shielded

cables must be used to ensure compliance with FCC emissions limits.

• For more information on safety guidelines, regulatory compliances, EMI/EMF

compatibility, accessibility, and related topics, see the Extron Safety and

Regulatory Compliance Guide on the Extron website.

VCCI-A Notice

この装置は、クラスＡ情報技術装置です。この装置を家庭環境で使用すると、電波妨害を引き

起こすことがあります。その場合には使用者が適切な対策を講ずるよう要求されることがあります。

ＶＣＣI－Ａ

Battery Notice

This product contains a battery. Do not open the unit to replace the battery. If the

battery needs replacing, return the entire unit to Extron (for the correct address, see the

Extron Warranty).

CAUTION: Risk of explosion. Do not replace battery with an incorrect type. Dispose of

used batteries according to the instructions.

ATTENTION: Risque d’explosion. Ne pas remplacer la pile par le mauvais type de

pile. Débarrassez-vous des piles usagées selon le mode d’emploi.

Conventions Used in this Guide

Notifications

The following notifications are used in this guide:

CAUTION: Risk of minor personal injury.

ATTENTION : Risque de blessuremineure.

ATTENTION:

• Risk of property damage.

• Risque de dommages matériels.

NOTE: A note draws attention to important information.

Software Commands

Commands are written in the fonts shown here:

^AR Merge Scene,,0p1 scene 1,1 ^B 51 ^W^C.0

[01] R 0004 00300 00400 00800 00600 [02] 35 [17] [03]

E X! *X1&*

X2)*

X2#*

X2! CE}

NOTE: For commands and examples of computer or device responses

mentioned in this guide, the character “0” is used for the number zero and “O”

is the capital letter “o.”

Computer responses and directory paths that do not have variables are written in the font

shown here:

Reply from 208.132.180.48: bytes=32 times=2ms TTL=32

C:\Program Files\Extron

Variables are written in italics form as shown here:

ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx —t

SOH R Data STX Command ETB ETX

Selectable items, such as menu names, menu options, buttons, tabs, and field names are

written in the font shown here:

From the File menu, select New.

Click the OK button.

Specifications Availability

Product specifications are available on the Extron website, https://www.extron.com.

Extron Glossary of Terms

A glossary of terms is available at https://www.extron.com/technology/glossary.aspx.

viiAnnotator 401 • Contents

Contents

Introduction ...............................................1

About this Guide .................................................. 1

Product Description ............................................. 1

Features ............................................................. 1

Application Diagram ............................................ 4

Installation .................................................. 5

Installation Overview ........................................... 5

Rear Panel Features ............................................ 5

Connection Details .............................................. 6

TP Cable Termination for Ethernet

Communication .............................................. 6

Remote RS-232 Control Wiring ....................... 7

LockIt Lacing Bracket Installation ..................... 7

Operation.................................................... 8

Front Panel Features ............................................ 8

Operation ............................................................ 9

Powering Up ................................................... 9

Pairing the Annotator 401 to USB Extender

Plus Receivers ............................................... 9

Front Panel Lockout (Executive Mode) ........... 11

Resetting ....................................................... 11

Front Panel Menu System .................................. 13

Menu Overview .............................................. 13

Menu Navigation ........................................... 14

Quick Setup................................................... 15

Picture Controls ............................................. 15

Input Configuration ........................................ 16

Output Configuration ..................................... 17

Image Capture/Recall .................................... 19

Advanced Configuration ................................ 20

View Comm Settings ..................................... 21

Exit Menu ...................................................... 22

On-screen Annotation ...............................23

Touchpanel Compatibility and Conﬁguration ...... 23

USB Port Connections ..................................... 23

Touchpanel Calibration ..................................... 24

Annotator Toolbars and Buttons ....................... 24

Default Annotation Buttons ........................... 25

Product Conﬁguration Software ................. 27

Software/Firmware Installation .......................... 27

Connecting to PCS ........................................... 29

Device Discovery Panel .................................. 29

TCP/IP Panel ................................................. 30

Offline Device Preview ................................... 31

Software Overview ............................................ 32

Software Menu .............................................. 32

Device Menu ................................................. 34

SIS Conﬁguration and Control ..................36

Host Control Ports ............................................. 36

Verbose Mode ............................................... 36

Simple Instruction Set Control ........................... 37

Host-to-Unit Instructions ............................... 37

Device-Initiated Power-Up Message ............. 37

Error Responses ............................................ 37

Timeout ......................................................... 37

Using the Command and Response Table ..... 37

Symbol Definitions ......................................... 38

Command and Response Table for SIS

Commands ...................................................... 45

Annotator 401 • Contents viii

Internal Web Page ....................................64

Accessing the Internal Web Page ...................... 64

Web Pages Panel ............................................. 65

Device Info ..................................................... 65

Device Status ................................................ 66

Network Settings ........................................... 66

Inputs and Outputs ....................................... 67

Firmware ...................................................... 67

Roles and Permissions ................................. 69

Licensed Third-Party Software .......................... 69

Equipment Mounting ................................. 70

Mounting the 401 .............................................. 70

Tabletop Use ................................................. 70

Mounting Kits ............................................... 70

Furniture Mounting......................................... 71

Annotator 401 • Introduction 1

Introduction

This section gives an overview of the Annotator 401 and its features. Topics include:

• About this Guide

• Product Description

• Features

• Application Diagram

About this Guide

This guide contains information to install, configure, and operate the Extron Annotator 401

HDCP-compliant annotation graphics processor.

NOTE: Throughout this guide, the general terms “scaler" and “Anntotator" are used

interchangably to refer to Annotator 401.

Product Description

The Extron Annotator is a high performance, hardware-based annotation processor that

enables users to draw, point, or type over live presentations. Presenters can annotate

using any combination of a touch display, keyboard, or mouse. An intuitive on-screen menu

allows for quick and easy annotation. Annotated images may be captured and saved to

internal memory, a removable USB flash drive, or a network location. The unit is HDCP 2.3

compliant and supports HDMI signals from 480i up to 4K/60 @ 4:4:4. Dual HDMI outputs

provide selectable annotation, menu, and cursor visibility.

Features

• Inputs: One female HDMI Type A connector

• Outputs: Two female HDMI Type A connectors

• 4K/60 4:4:4 hardware annotation processor with high-performance scaling —

The Annotator 401 allows a presenter to draw, point, or add text in real-time over live

video and graphics presentations.

• Dual HDMI outputs with selectable annotation, menu, and cursor visibility —

Two HDMI outputs are available to drive the main display and a confidence monitor.

• Intuitive, graphical, and customizable annotation user interface — A user-

friendly on-screen display facilitates quick and easy annotation. Essential annotation

tools enable drawing freehand or lines, adding rectangular or elliptical shapes, typing

text, highlighting an area of an image, pointing to an object, and using the screen as a

whiteboard. Customization options are available for text and graphics, including point or

font size and color.

• Capture and store images to a USB flash drive, internal memory, or a network

location — An image can be captured as a snapshot of the live video output, including

annotations, and saved to internal memory, a removable USB flash drive, or archived in

a network location.

Annotator 401 • Introduction 2

• Directly print captured images using a network printer — The Annotator 401

supports direct connection to a printer on the network, enabling captured images to be

sent directly to the printer without requiring a PC.

• Integrated USB Extender Plus transmitter — Enables remote use of annotation

peripherals. Paired with a USB Extender Plus receiver, signals can be sent up to 1,980

feet (600 meters) through a Gigabit Ethernet network or up to 330 feet (100 meters)

point-to-point over a CATx cable.

• Universal USB driver ensures out of the box compatibility with most

touchpanels — Universal driver support eliminates the need for custom drivers for

most touch interfaces.

• Supports the existing drivers in the Extron HID Module library

• Input and output support for resolutions up to 4K/60 @ 4:4:4 with selectable

output data rate

• Accepts HDMI signals from 480i up to 4K/60 @ 4:4:4

• Selectable output rates from 640x480 to 4096x2160 @ 4:4:4

• Supported HDMI specification features include data rates up to 18 Gbps and

HD lossless audio formats

• Advanced Extron Vector™ 4K scaling engine — The Vector 4K scaling engine is

specifically designed for critical-quality 4K imagery, with best-in-class image upscaling

and downscaling.

• Supports 32 total device connections and annotation for multiple users —

Allows up to 32 pointing device connections via USB hubs. It is ideal for collaboration

applications requiring on-screen annotation from multiple users.

• Supports IP network connectivity to multiple Extron USB Extender Plus Series

receivers — Using a Gigabit Ethernet switch, the Annotator 401 can support up to four

receivers via an IP network.

• Supports USB 3.2 specifications and data rates up to USB 5Gbps, as well as

previous standards

• Seamless presentation of signals sourced from upstream devices — Signals

sourced from an upstream switcher can be transitioned using cut to black, fade to

black, seamless cut, or seamless fade for clean, professional-looking presentations.

• 30-bit signal processing — Vector 4K video processing is performed at 30 bits per

pixel to maximize grayscale and color accuracy. This maintains color fidelity and detail

present in native 30-bit source content and reduces issues such as banding that can

result from loss of color depth.

• High performance, motion-adaptive deinterlacing for signals up to 1080i — The

Extron exclusive scaling engine features highly accurate, motion-adaptive deinterlacing

for all interlaced signals up to 1080i, delivering optimized image quality. It ensures

absolute detail and fidelity in the reconstructed progressive video frames, such as

1080p/24 content.

• HDCP 2.3 compliant — Ensures display of content-protected media and

interoperability with other HDCP-compliant devices.

• User-selectable HDCP authorization — Allows individual inputs to appear HDCP

compliant or non-HDCP compliant to the connected source, which is beneficial if the

source automatically encrypts all content when connected to an HDCP-compliant

device. Protected material is not passed in non-HDCP mode.

Annotator 401 • Introduction 3

• Key Minder® continuously verifies HDCP compliance for quick, reliable

switching — Key Minder authenticates and maintains continuous HDCP encryption

between input and output devices to ensure quick and reliable switching in professional

AV environments, while enabling simultaneous distribution of a single source signal to

one or more displays.

• EDID Minder® automatically manages EDID communication between

connected devices — EDID Minder ensures that all sources power up properly and

reliably output content for display.

• Supports custom EDID and output resolutions — User-defined output resolutions

up to 600 MHZ pixel clock can be supported by uploading custom EDID files or

capturing EDID from a display or other destination device.

• Aspect ratio control — The aspect ratio of the video output can be controlled by

selecting a FILL mode, which provides a full screen output, or a FOLLOW mode, which

preserves the original aspect ratio of the input signal.

• HDCP Visual Confirmation — When HDCP-encrypted content is transmitted to

a non-HDCP compliant display, a full-screen green signal is sent to the display for

immediate visual confirmation that protected content cannot be viewed on that display.

• HDMI to DVI Interface Format Correction — Automatically enables or disables

embedded audio and InfoFrames, and sets the correct color space for proper

connection to HDMI and DVI displays.

• Auto Input Memory — When activated, the unit automatically stores size, position,

and picture settings based on the incoming signal. When the same signal is detected

again, these image settings are automatically recalled from memory.

• Output Standby Mode — Can be set to automatically mute video and sync output to

the display device when no active input signal is detected. This allows the projector or

flat panel display to automatically enter into standby mode to save energy and enhance

lamp or panel life.

• AFL™ - Accu-RATE Frame Lock — A patented technology exclusive to Extron that

locks the output frame rate to a designated input to eliminate stuttering caused by

frame rate conversion.

• Image freeze control — A live image can be frozen using RS-232 serial control, USB,

Ethernet control, or the annotation GUI.

• Picture controls for horizontal and vertical positioning and sizing

• User presets — Memory presets are available for each input to store and recall

optimized image settings.

• Automatic 3:2 and 2:2 pulldown detection — Advanced film mode processing

techniques that help maximize image quality for content sources that originated from

film.

• Internal video test patterns for calibration and setup — Provides video test

patterns and audio pink noise to facilitate proper system setup and calibration of display

devices.

• Integrated audio delay — Embedded audio is passed through to all outputs, and it is

automatically delayed to compensate for latency introduced by the video processing.

• Front panel security lockout — Locks out all front panel functions except for input

selection; however, all functions are available through Ethernet, USB, or RS-232 control.

• Ethernet monitoring and control — Enables control and proactive monitoring over a

LAN, WAN, or the Internet.

• Built-in Web pages — Allows the use of a standard browser for monitoring over an

intuitive Web interface.

Annotator 401 • Introduction 4

• RS-232 control port — Enables the use of serial commands for integration into a

control system. Extron products use the SIS™ - Simple Instruction Set command

protocol, a set of basic ASCII commands that allow for quick and easy programming.

• Front panel controls with LCD display — Front panel buttons and an LCD menu

system with navigation controls ensure simplified operation and provide quick access to

configuration settings.

• Front panel USB configuration ports — Enables easy configuration without having

to access the rear panel.

• Easy setup and commissioning with Extron’s PCS - Product Configuration

Software — Conveniently configure multiple products using a single software

application.

• Rack-mountable 1U, half rack width metal enclosure

• Includes LockIt® HDMI cable lacing brackets

• Internal Extron Everlast™ power supply — Provides worldwide power compatibility,

with high-demonstrated reliability and low power consumption for reduced operating

cost.

• Extron Everlast Power Supply is covered by a 7-year parts and labor warranty

Application Diagram

The following diagram shows a typical application for the Annotator 401.

POWER

12V

1.0A MAX

INPUT

OUTPUTS

POWER

12V

1.3A MAX

SIG LINK

DTP2 IN

RS-232 IR

Tx Rx Tx RxG

AUDIO

OVER DTP2

INPUTS

POWER

12V

1.3A MAX

SIG LINK

DTP2 OUT

OVER DTP2

RS-232 IR

Tx Rx Tx RxG

AUDIO

POWER

12V

1.0A MAX

IR/S

Tx Rx RTS CTS

COM 1

Tx Rx

COM 2

VCG

VOL RELAYS

1 2C

1 23 4 G

DIGITAL I/O

PWR OUT =6W

eBUS

+V +S -S G

LAN

ANNOTATOR 401

ANNOTATION GRAPHICS PROCESSOR

CONFIG

500 mA

ADJUST

ANNOTATOR 401

100-240V --AMAX 50-60Hz

LAN

USB EXT

RESET

PAIR

150 mA

REMOTE

DEVICESOUTPUTSINPUT

HDMI

RS-232

Tx Rx G

AV Control

Network

HDMI

Extron

Annotator 401

HDCP-Compliant Annotation

Processor with USB Extension

USB Flash Drive (for image capture)

Extron

IPCP Pro 255Q xi

IP Link Pro Quad Core

Control Processor

HDMI

Laptop

Ethernet

USB

Ethernet

Touchscreen

Display

Extron

TLP Pro 1025T

10" Tabletop

TouchLink Pro

Touchpanel

Extron

DTP2 T 211

Transmitter

Extron

DTP2 R 211

Receiver

Extron

USB Extender Plus R

Twisted Pair Receiver

for USB Peripherals

CATx

Cable up to 330' (100 m)

Figure 1. Typical Application Diagram of the Annotator 401

Annotator 401 • Installation 5

Installation

This section details the installation of the Annotator 401, including:

• Installation Overview

• Rear Panel Features

• Connection Details

Installation Overview

Follow these steps to install and set up the Annotator 401 for operation:

1. Turn off all of the equipment. Ensure that the video source and the output display are all

turned off and disconnected from the power source.

2. If desired, mount the device (see Equipment Mounting on page70).

3. Connect the cables and configure the unit (see “Rear Panel Features” starting below).

4. Plug in the power supply, and turn on the display and input.

Rear Panel Features

ANNOTATOR 401

ANNOTATION GRAPHICS PROCESSOR

CONFIG

500 mA

ADJUST

ANNOTATOR 401

100-240V 0.7 AMAX 50-60Hz

LAN

USB EXT

RESET

PAIR

150 mA

REMOTE

DEVICESOUTPUTSINPUT

HDMI

RS-232

Tx Rx G

A B C D E

A B D EC F G H I

A Power port F Pair button and status LED

B HDMI input G Reset button and status LED

C HDMI outputs H LAN (Ethernet) port

D USB-A ports I Remote RS-232 port

E USB Ext port

Figure 2. Annotator 401 Rear Panel Features

A Power port— Plug a standard IEC power cord into this connector to connect the unit

to a 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz power source.

B HDMI input — Connect an HDMI or DVI (with an adapter) input device to the HDMI

input (see LockIt Lacing Bracket Installation on page7 for details on using the

included lacking bracket).

C HDMI outputs — Connect an HDMI or DVI (with an adapter) output device to one of

the HDMI outputs (see LockIt Lacing Bracket Installation).

Annotator 401 • Installation 6

D USB-A ports (see figure2 on page5) — Connect up to thirty-two touchpanel

devices (using USB hubs) or a USB mouse and keyboard to these ports.

E USB Ext port — Connect the Annotator 401 to an USB Extender Receiver via a

shielded twisted pair (STP) cable.

F Pair button and status LED — Press the button to pair the Annotator with a USB

Extender Receiver (see Pairing/Tying the Annotator 401 to the USB Maxtrix

Controller on page11).

G Reset button and status LED — This recessed button initiates three levels of reset on

the Annotator. To initiate the different reset levels, use a pointed object such as a small

Phillips screwdriver or stylus to press and hold the button while the switcher is running

or while it is being powered up (see Resetting on page11 for details).

H LAN (Ethernet) port — Plug a network cable into this port to connect the unit

to a network (via a switch, hub, or router) or to a single computer (see TP Cable

Termination for Ethernet Communication on page6). The port has two LEDs:

• Link LED — Lights green steadily to indicate a LAN connection.

• Signal LED — Blinks amber to indicate LAN signal activity.

I Remote RS-232 port — Connect a host device, such as a computer or control

system, to switcher via this 3-pole captive screw connector for serial RS-232 control

(see Remote RS-232 Control Wiring on page7).

Connection Details

For connectors that require additional wiring details or recommendations, see the following

sections pertaining to the type or connection.

TP Cable Termination for Ethernet Communication

It is vital that your Ethernet cable be the correct cable type and that it be properly terminated

with the correct pinout. Ethernet links use Category (CAT) 3, 5e, or CAT 6, unshielded

twisted pair (UTP) or shielded twisted pair (STP) cables, terminated with RJ-45 connectors.

Ethernet cables are limited to a length of 328 feet (100 meters).

The cable can be terminated as either a patch cable or a crossover cable (see figure 5) and

must be properly terminated for the application:

• Patch (straight-through) cable — Connection of the device to an Ethernet hub,

router, or switch that also hosts a controlling computer.

• Crossover cable — Direct connection between the switcher and a controlling

computer.

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RJ-45

Connector

Insert T

wisted

Pair Wires

Pins:

A cable that is wired as TIA/EIA T568A at one

end and T568B at the other (Tx and Rx pairs

reversed) is a "crossover" cable.

A cable wired the same at both ends is called

a "straight-through" cable because no pin/pair

assignments are swapped.

T568B T568A T568B T568B

Straight-through Cable

(for connection to a switch, hub, or router)

End 1 End 2

Pin Wire Color Pin Wire Color

1 white-orange 1 white-orange

2 orange 2 orange

3 white-green 3 white-green

4 blue 4 blue

5 white-blue 5 white-blue

6 green 6 green

7 white-brown 7 white-brown

8 brown 8 brown

Crossover Cable

(for direct connection to a PC)

End 1 End 2

Pin Wire Color Pin Wire Color

1 white-orange 1 white-green

2 orange 2 green

3 white-green 3 white-orange

4 blue 4 blue

5 white-blue 5 white-blue

6 green 6 orange

7 white-brown 7 white-brown

8 brown 8 brown

Figure 3. RJ-45 Pin Assignment for Ethernet Communication

USB-A ports

USB Ext port

Pair button and status LED

Reset button and status LED

LAN (Ethernet) port

Remote RS-232 port

Annotator 401 • Installation 7

Remote RS-232 Control Wiring

Use a female 9-pin D connector to bare wire RS-232 cable or a universal

control cable (UC50’ or UC100’) to connect your computer or control

system to the RS-232 port (see figure4 to wire this 3-pole connector).

RS-232

Tx Rx G

REMOTE

TransmitReceive

ReceiveTransmit

GroundGround

Figure 4. Remote RS-232 Pin Assignments

1. Wire the unterminated end of the RS-232 cable to the three pins of the 3-pole captive

screw connector as described below. Connect the transmit, receive, and ground wires

of the cable to the three pins on the connector, starting at the left:

• Connect the transmit wire to pin 1 which plugs into the Rx (receiver) port.

• Connect the receive wire to pin 2 which plugs into the Tx (transmit) port.

• Connect the ground wire to pin 3 which plugs into the G (ground) port.

2. Plug the 3-pole connector into the remote RS-232 port on the rear panel of the device.

3. Connect the other end of the cable to the appropriate computer or control system port.

LockIt Lacing Bracket Installation

HDMI signals run at a very high frequency and are especially prone to errors caused by bad

video connections, too many adapters, or excessive cable length. To avoid the loss of an

image or jitter, follow these guidelines:

• Limit or avoid the use of adapters.

• Use only cables specifially intended for HDMI or DVI signals.

To securely fasten an HDMI cable to a device:

1. Plug the HDMI cable into the panel connection (see the image below, 1).

2. Loosen the HDMI connection mounting

screw from the panel enough to allow

the LockIt lacing bracket to be placed

over it (2). The screw does not have to

be removed.

3. Place the LockIt lacing bracket on the

screw and against the HDMI connector,

then tighten the screw to secure the

bracket (3).

4. Place the LockIt lacing bracket on the screw and against the HDMI connector, then

tighten the screw to secure the bracket (3).

ATTENTION:

• Do not overtighten the HDMI connector mounting screw. The shield to which it

fastens to is very thin and can easily be stripped.

• Ne serrez pas trop la vis de montage du connecteur HDMI. Le blindage auquel

elle est attachée est très fin et peut facilement être dénudé.

5. Loosely place the included tie wrap around the HDMI connector and the LockIt lacing

bracket (4).

6. While holding the connector securely against the lacing bracket, use pliers or similar

tools to tighten the tie wrap, then remove any excess length (5).

Annotator 401 • Operation 8

Operation

This section describes the operation of the Annotator401. Topics include:

• Front Panel Features

• Operation

• Front Panel Menu System

Front Panel Features

ANNOTATOR 401

ANNOTATION GRAPHICS PROCESSOR

CONFIG

500 mA

ADJUST

ANNOTATOR 401

100-240V 0.7 AMAX 50-60Hz

LAN

USB EXT

RESET

PAIR

150 mA

REMOTE

DEVICESOUTPUTSINPUT

HDMI

RS-232

Tx Rx G

A B C D E

A B D EC F G H I

Figure 5. Front Panel Features

A Configuration port — Connect the host to the front panel USB-C Config port. To

enter SIS commands, use a secure communication utility that supports Secure Shell

(SSH). Enter 203.0.113.22 for the IP address where requested and 22023 as the port

number.

B USB-A port — Connect an external drive to store or recall captured images, or

connect a user interface device to this port.

C LCD screen — This LCD screen displays two rows of menu, control response, and

configuration text.

D Menu navigation buttons — These two buttons give access to menu commands (see

Front Panel Menu System on page13).

• Menu button — Gives the user direct access to a series of seven menus.

• Next button — Allows the user to cycle through the submenus and to exit the

menu cycle.

E Adjustment knobs — These two rotary knobs ([ {) are used with the menu

navigation buttons to adjust submenu settings.

Annotator 401 • Operation 9

Operation

Powering Up

When applying power to the Annotator 401, the unit undergoes a start-up self testing

sequence, and then the LCD screen displays the default display cycle.

Defaut display cycle

When in use, but not in any menu mode, the LCD screen defaults to cycling through the

input/output configuration currently installed. The displayed content may vary, depending

on the input video signal type. The default display cycle shows the output resolution and the

refresh rates for the currently selected input (see figure6 for a typical default display cycle).

2 sec.

sec.

Default Display Cycle

Video In: HDMI

0.0kHz 0.0Hz 1080p @60Hz

Output Rate

sec.

Extron

ANNOTATOR 401

NOTE: The input and output rates shown

in the default display cycle may dier,

depending on the type of video

signal active.

Apply

Power

LCD display lights (with text)

60-1731-01

FW v1.0

LCD display lights (with text)

sec.

Figure 6. Typical Default Cycle

Pairing the Annotator 401 to USB Extender Plus Receivers

Pairing the Annotator 401 to a Single Receiver

The Annotator 401 does not work with a USB Extender Plus recevier until both devices are

paired to one another.

To pair the Annotator 401 to a recevier platform:

1. Ensure the both devices are either connected to the same subnet on your network, or

that the devices are directly connected to each other via CATx cable (see figure7).

USB EXTENDER Plus R

CONFIG

PAIR

STATUS

LINK

HOST

ANNOTATOR 401

ANNOTATION GRAPHICS PROCESSOR

CONFIG

500 mA

ADJUST

USB EXTENDER Plus R

CONFIG

PAIR

STATUS

LINK

HOST

USB EXTENDER Plus R

CONFIG

PAIR

STATUS

LINK

HOST

ANNOTATOR 401

ANNOTATION GRAPHICS PROCESSOR

CONFIG

500 mA

ADJUST

ANNOTATOR 401

ANNOTATION GRAPHICS PROCESSOR

CONFIG

500 mA

ADJUST

Extron

Annotator 401

HDCP-Compliant Annotation

Processor with USB Extension

USB Extender Plus

Receiver

Extron

Annotator 401

HDCP-Compliant Annotation

Processor with USB ExtensionUSB Extender Plus

Receiver

Gigabit Network

Switch

330'

330' 330'

Max distance = 660'

Max distance = 1980'

Extron

Annotator 401

HDCP-Compliant

Annotation Processor

with USB Extension

USB Extender Plus

Receiver

Gigabit Network

Switch

330' 330'

Gigabit Network

Switch 330' 330' 330' 330'

Gigabit Network

Switch

Gigabit Network

Switch

Gigabit Network

Switch

Figure 7. Pairing to a Single Receiver

2. Press and hold the rear panel PAIR button on the Annotator (see figure2, F on

page5) for one second. The PAIR LED on the Annotator starts blinking rapidly.

Annotator 401 • Operation 10

3. Within 10 minutes of initiating the pairing mode on the Annotator, press and hold the

PAIR button on the recevier for one second. The LINK LED on the receiver starts

blinking slow to fast.

4. Once the LEDs are solid, the link is established between the Annotator and the USB

Extender Plus Receiver. This pairing process should take no more than 3 seconds.

NOTE: Once paired, the Annotator 401 and the receiver can be powered down and

disconnected from one another. Once reconnected with a twisted pair cable and

powered on, the pairing process does not need to be performed again.

Cancelling the pairing operation

The pairing operation can be canceled by performing one of the following methods:

• Wait until the 10 minutes between the two endpoints has expired.

• Press and hold the PAIR button on the Annotator for one second. The PAIR LED should

turn off.

Unpairing the units from one another

If, for any reason, the extender needs to have its pairing removed, this can be done by

pressing and holding the PAIR button on either the Annotator 401 or receiver for 10

seconds or longer. Once the PAIR LED on the Annotator turns off and the LINK LED on

the receiver begins to blink slowly, the units are unpaired from one another and the pairing

button can be released.

Pairing/Tying the Annotator 401 to Mulitple Receivers

Up to four receviers can be tied to one Annotator 401 using PCS. The devices must be

connected to a network switch (see figure8). The PC running PCS communciates with all

USB Extenders via IP and makes ties via MAC addressing.

NOTE: Un-pairing from multiple receviers can only be accomplished via PCS (see the

Annotator 401 Help File for more details).

ANNOTATOR 401

ANNOTATION GRAPHICS PROCESSOR

CONFIG

500 mA

ADJUST

USB EXTENDER Plus R

CONFIG

PAIR

STATUS

LINK

HOST

USB EXTENDER Plus R

CONFIG

PAIR

STATUS

LINK

HOST

USB EXTENDER Plus R

CONFIG

PAIR

STATUS

LINK

HOST

USB EXTENDER Plus R

CONFIG

PAIR

STATUS

LINK

HOST

Extron

Annotator 401

HDCP-Compliant Annotation

Processor with USB Extension

USB Extender Plus

Receiver

Gigabit Network

Switch

PC running PCS

USB Extender Plus

Receiver

USB Extender Plus

Receiver

USB Extender Plus

Receiver

Figure 8. Pairing to Multiple Receivers

Annotator 401 • Operation 11

Pairing/Tying the Annotator 401 to the USB Maxtrix Controller

The Annotator 401 can be configured in a USB

Matrix switching application using a USB Plus Maxtrix

Controller through PCS (see image on the right). See

the USB Plus Matrix Controller Help File for details on

how to add, configure, and upload the devices, and

to create ties between the transmitters and receviers.

Front Panel Lockout (Executive Mode)

Front panel lockout mode disables all front panel controls, locking out users from those

functions. RS-232, USB, and LAN controls are still available while in executive mode.

Putting the Annotator in lock mode enhances security by protecting against inappropriate or

accidental changes to settings.

• Executive Mode (Disabled) — Front panel is fully unlocked (default).

• Executive Mode (Enabled) — Front panel is completely locked.

NOTE: Front panel can only be enabled or disabled via SIS commands (see Front

panel lockout (executive mode) on page51 or PCS (see the Annotator 401 Help

File).

Resetting

The rear panel RESET button (see figure2, G on page5) initiates three level of resets.

Use a pointed stylus, ballpoint pen, or small screwdriver to access the recessed button.

See the Reset Mode Summary on page12 page for a summary of the resets.

ATTENTION:

• Review the reset modes carefully. Using the wrong reset mode may result in

unintended loss of flash memory programming, port reassignment, or processor

reboot.

• Analysez minutieusement les différents modes de réinitialisation. Appliquer

le mauvais mode de réinitialisation peut causer une perte inattendue de la

programmation de la mémoire flash, une reconfiguration des ports ou une

réinitialisation du contrôleur.

RESET RESET

RESET

Release, then immediately

press and release again. Reset LED

ashes in conrmation.

Reset all IP Settings

Reset to Factory Defaults

Press and hold the

Reset button.

Run Factory Boot Code

Reset LED ashes twice

(Reset all IP Settings), or three

(Reset to Factory Defaults) times.

Press and hold

for 6 (Reset all IP

Settings) or

9 (Reset to Factory

Defaults) seconds.

Apply Power

100-240V --AMAX 50-60Hz

ANNOTATOR 401

INPUT

HDMI

Release Reset button.

Figure 9. Resetting the Annotator 401

mode 5 reset

Resetting

Annotator 401 • Operation 12

Reset Mode Summary

Activation Result Purpose/Notes

Run Factory Boot Code

Hold down the recessed Reset button while

applying power to the unit

NOTE: After a this reset is performed,

update the Annotator401 firmware

to the latest version. Do not operate

the firmware version that results from

this mode reset. If you want to use

the factory default firmware, you must

upload that version again (see Update

Firmware on page35 for details on

uploading firmware).

The Annotator401 reverts to the factory default

firmware. Event scripting does not start if the

device is powered in this mode. All user files

and settings (drivers, adjustments, IP settings)

are maintained.

NOTE: If you do not want to update

firmware, or you performed this

reset by mistake, cycle power to the

Annotator401 to return to the firmware

version that was running prior to the

this reset. Use the 0Q SIS command to

confirm that the factory default firmware

is no longer running (look for asterisks

following the version number.)

This mode reverts to the factory

default firmware version for a single

power cycle if incompatibility issues

arise with user-loaded firmware.

Reset all IP Settings

Hold down the Reset button for about 6

sec. until the Power LED blinks twice (once

at 3 sec., again at 6 sec.). Then release and

press Reset momentarily (for <1 sec.) within

1 second.

NOTE: Nothing happens if the

momentary press does not occur

within 1 second.

This mode does the following:

• Enables ARP capability.

• Sets the IP address back to factory

default (192.168.254.254).

• Sets the subnet back to factory default

(255.255.255.0).

• Sets the default gateway address to the

factory default (0.0.0.0).

• Sets port mapping back to factory

default.

• Turns DHCP off.

• Turns events off.

This mode enables you to set IP

address information using ARP and

the MAC address.

Reset to Factory Defaults

Hold down the Reset button for about 9

sec. until the Power LED blinks three times

(once at 3 sec., again at 6 sec., again at

9 sec.). Then release and press Reset

momentarily (for <1 sec.) within 1 second.

NOTE: Nothing happens if the

momentary press does not occur

within 1 second.

This mode performs a complete reset to

factory defaults (except the firmware).

• Does everything the Reset all IP Settings

reset mode does.

• Resets all IP options.

• Removes scheduling settings.

• Removes/clears all files from the unit.

• Removes all password information.

This mode is useful if you want to

start over with configuration and

uploading, and also to replace events.

In the event of a complete system

reset, the admin password converts

to the default, which is extron (see

the Annotator Help File to change

the password using PCS or Roles

and Permissions on page69

to change the passwords using the

internal web page).

Reset Mode Summary

Reset to Factory Defaults

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