Barco E2 Gen 2 User Manual

E2 Gen 2
Screen Management System
Event Master
E2 Gen 2 Setup
Quick Start Guide
Note: Refer to the Event Master Devices User’s Guide (R5905948) for detailed
system specifications, descriptions, and operation instructions.
Any item contained in this document may change without notice.
8 ADJUST knob
9 SEL and ESC buttons
10 Power switch
7 Display
6 USB port
MVRMVR
5
3
1 2
4
7
6
8 109
1 Inputs
2 Multiviewers
3 PC with Event Master
control software
5 Outputs
4 Ethernet switch
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IMPORTANT!
Read Installation Instructions before connecting equipment to the mains power supply.

Barco E2 Gen 2 Specifications

General

Genlock	Yes
Color Depth	10-bit
Power Supply	100-240V AC, 50/60Hz
Output Resolution	Up to 4K @ 60Hz
Maximum Resolution	4096x2160
Processing Capacity	8 inputs
Processing Latency	Less than 1 frame
Network Connectivity	Ethernet
Control Interface	Web UI, API
Redundancy	Dual power supply
HDCP	HDCP 2.2
Operating Temperature	0 to 40 °C
Storage Temperature	-20 to 60 °C
Dimensions	440 x 44 mm
Video Inputs	4x HDMI, 4x DisplayPort, 4x SDI
Video Outputs	4x HDMI, 4x DisplayPort, 4x SDI

Summary

E2 Gen 2 Setup

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E2 Gen 2 System Setup Guide

Details system setup for the E2 Gen 2 Screen Management System.

System Setup and Initialization

System Setup Steps

Steps for physically securing, connecting, powering, and verifying the E2 unit.

System Initialization Options

Procedures for factory reset, system backup, and system restore.

Event Master Cards

Expansion Cards Specifications

Details for Expansion Cards with CXP connectors.

Tri-Combo Input and Output Cards

Specifications for Tri-Combo Input/Output Cards with DP and HDMI.

Quad Channel DP Input/Output Cards

Specifications for Quad Channel DisplayPort Input and Output Cards.

HDMI 2.0 Input/Output Cards

Specifications for HDMI 2.0 Input/Output Cards, including MVR.

Important Notes on Cards

Key information regarding card signals, LEDs, configuration, and power supplies.

Link Connections

Link Cable Connection Guide

Instructions for checking orientation, inserting, and securing link cables.

Linking a Pair of E2s Example

Detailed steps for connecting and configuring two E2 units via Link ports.

Event Master Control Software Workflow

Software Configuration Steps (C1-C9)

Flowchart outlining discovery, connection, system parameters, and adding inputs/outputs.

Software Programming Steps (P1-P8)

Flowchart detailing background selection, source creation, and layer management.

Multiviewer Menu

Process for viewing inputs, backgrounds, and destinations in Multiviewer Outputs.

Configuration Menu Details

C1: Discovery Explanation

How the software automatically discovers network-connected devices.

C2: Connect Explanation

Steps to connect to a device via drag-and-drop or manual IP entry.

C3: System Parameters Explanation

How to select Native Rate, Genlock Mode, and Preset Conflict Mode.

C4: Add Backgrounds Explanation

Defining input connectors as backgrounds and adjusting settings.

C5: Add Inputs Explanation

Defining input connectors as inputs and adjusting settings.

C6: Add Outputs Explanation

Defining output connectors as outputs and adjusting settings.

C7: Add Multiviewer Outputs Explanation

Defining MVR slot connectors as MVR outputs.

C8: Add Screen Destinations Explanation

Adding output connectors to Screen Destinations and setting layers.

C9: Add Aux Destinations Explanation

Adding output connectors to Aux Destinations and adjusting settings.

Programming Menu Operations

P1: Select Background Thumbnails

Selecting visual representations for backgrounds.

P2: Select Input & Still Thumbnails

Selecting visual representations for inputs and stills.

P3: Create Source Files

Creating additional source files for inputs.

P4: Assign Backgrounds to Destinations

Dropping backgrounds onto screen destinations.

P5: Assign Layers and Sources

Assigning sources to layers and dropping them into destinations.

P6: Assign to Aux Destinations

Dropping inputs or backgrounds to auxiliary destinations.

P7: Configure User Keys

Setting up user keys for layers.

P8: Create and Manage Presets

Creating new presets or managing existing ones.

Multiviewer (MVR) Menu Operations

Selecting MVR sources and configuring windows.

Multiviewer and Settings Menus

M2: Adjust Multiviewer Window

Adjusting size, position, and color parameters for multiviewer windows.

S1: Options Menu

Selecting system-wide user preferences, like layer positioning.

S2: Tools Menu

Performing backup/restore operations and downloading software.

S3: Dashboard Information

Viewing status and diagnostic information for cards and system.