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Barco Event Master E2 Series User Manual

Barco Event Master E2 Series
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User's Guide
Event Master Devices

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Barco Event Master E2 Series Specifications

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BrandBarco
ModelEvent Master E2 Series
CategoryDJ Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

1 Introduction

1.1 About this guide

Provides an overview of the manual's content and scope for operating Event Master units and controllers.

1.4 The 4K screen management system

Introduces the capabilities of the Event Master E2 and S3-4K presentation systems.

2 Safety

2.1 General considerations

Outlines general safety guidelines for operating and installing Event Master devices.

2.2 Important safety instructions

Provides critical warnings and cautions to prevent personal injury and device damage.

3 General

3.1 Event Master devices overview

Introduces the Event Master series processors and controllers, detailing various models.

3.2 Event Master series processors features

Details the technical specifications and features of Event Master processor models.

3.3 Event Master controllers features

Outlines the connectivity and user control features of Event Master controller models.

3.4 Terms and definitions

Defines key terminology used throughout the manual for Event Master systems.

3.5 Control overview

Describes the various methods available for controlling Event Master Series Processors.

3.7 Installation requirements

Specifies the necessary environmental conditions and physical requirements for operating Event Master devices.

4 Hardware orientation

4.1 Front panel

Details the components and controls found on the front panel of Event Master processors.

4.2 Rear panel

Describes the connectivity options and ports located on the rear panel of Event Master processors.

4.8 Tri-Combo Input Card

Details the features and specifications of the Tri-Combo Input Card.

4.14 Expansion Link Card

Describes the Expansion Link Card used for connecting multiple Event Master units.

4.16 VPU Card

Explains the function and capabilities of the VPU (Video Processing Unit) cards.

5 Front Panel Menu orientation

5.1 Power-up initialization

Guides through the initial power-on sequence and status display of the Event Master unit.

5.2 Front Panel menu tree

Illustrates the hierarchical structure of the front panel menus for system navigation.

5.3 Using menu system

Explains the conventions for navigating and interacting with the Event Master device menus.

5.6 About the System menu

Details settings within the System Menu, such as DHCP status, Ethernet, and configuration management.

5.8 System menu > USB device (Backup/Restore)

Explains how to backup and restore unit configurations using a USB drive.

5.9 System menu > Ethernet

Guides on configuring network settings like IP address and DHCP status.

5.11 System menu > Diagnostics

Outlines how to use diagnostics options to check unit functionality and card operations.

5.16 Restoring Factory Default Settings

Describes procedures for resetting the Event Master unit to its factory default state.

5.17 Firmware Upgrade

Provides instructions on how to upgrade the Event Master unit's firmware.

6 EM GUI orientation

6.1 General requirements

Lists the minimum and recommended hardware and software specifications for Windows and macOS.

6.2 Download of Event Master Toolset Software

Guides on how to download the Event Master Toolset Software from Barco's website.

6.3 Software installation

Provides instructions for installing the EM GUI software on Windows and Apple MAC systems.

6.5 Screen layout presentation

Details the organization of the user interface, including the Menu Navigation bar and Working area.

6.7 Configuration Menu

Introduces the Configuration menu for editing Presentation Systems, including adding/removing devices and modifying parameters.

6.13 Configuration Menu > Adjustment > Input Configuration

Guides on assigning input connectors and adjusting signal parameters for incoming signals.

6.15 Configuration Menu > Adjustment > Output Configuration

Details how to assign output connectors to configurations and adjust signal parameters for display devices.

6.16 Configuration Menu > Adjustment > Destination Configuration

Covers assigning output configurations to destinations and defining screen/auxiliary outputs.

6.20 Configuration Menu > Linking

Explains how to link multiple Event Master units to expand system capabilities.

6.21 Programming Menu

Introduces the Programming page where users define sources, layers, backgrounds, and presets.

6.30 Programming Menu > Adjustment area > Presets configuration

Explains how to store and recall destination setups, looks, and memory.

6.37 Multiviewer (MVR) Menu

Explains how to set up Multiviewer outputs and layouts.

6.45 Settings Menu

Provides access to the Event Master processor web app for diagnostics, FAQ, and firmware updates.

6.47 Settings Menu > Web App area > Dashboard

Offers access to card diagnostics software for inputs, outputs, expansion, and other components.

6.48 Settings Menu > Web App area > Tools

Provides access to software management, backup, and restore functions.

6.49 Settings Menu > Web App area > Tools > Manage Software

Guides on installing new software versions for Event Master processors.

6.50 Settings Menu > Web App area > Tools > Backup & Restore

Explains how to store and restore system settings and presets.

7 System Setup

7.1 Setup Prerequisites

Lists essential requirements and familiarization needed before setting up Event Master processors.

7.2 System setup sequence

Provides a step-by-step guide to the entire Event Master series processor setup procedure.

7.3 Power up and Status check

Guides on powering up the unit and checking the system status via front panel and software.

7.4 Return to factory default

Details the procedure for resetting the Event Master series processor to its factory default settings.

7.5 Communication setup

Explains how to establish communication between the processor and the local network.

7.6 Restoring the system

Guides on restoring the system configuration from a previously saved USB drive backup.

7.9 Backing up the system

Guides on backing up the system configuration to a USB drive.

7.10 Configuration Menu > Initial Setup

Details the initial setup process for running EMTS software and configuring the processor.

7.12 Configuration Menu > Add Inputs

Explains how to add and configure inputs for the Event Master system.

7.13 Configuration Menu > Add Outputs

Guides on adding and configuring outputs for the Event Master system.

7.14 Configuration Menu > Add Screen Destinations & Layers

Details how to add screen destinations and assign layers for outputs.

7.15 Configuration Menu > Layer optimization

Explains how to optimize layer usage within the Event Master processor for performance.

7.16 Configuration Menu > Add Aux Destinations

Guides on adding auxiliary destinations from defined outputs.

7.17 Configuration Menu > MVR Outputs

Details how to adjust MVR (Multiviewer) outputs for the system.

8 Updating firmware

8.1 Upgrading firmware using the USB port

Provides a detailed procedure for upgrading Event Master series processor software via the USB port.

9 General operation example

9.1 Event requirements

Outlines the necessary inputs and outputs for a typical event scenario.

9.3 Control Software Operation

Explains the workflow for setting up the E2, creating presets, and using user keys with the control software.

9.4 Configuration Menu

Details the steps for defining system components like inputs, backgrounds, outputs, and destinations.

9.5 Programming Menu

Describes how to assign layers, backgrounds, adjust parameters, and drop sources into layers.

9.6 Multiviewer (MVR) Menu

Guides on setting up Multiviewer layouts for the MVR monitors.

10 Controller Orientation

10.1 General description

Introduces Event Master controllers and their models: EC-30, EC-50, EC-200/EC-210.

10.2 EC-30 front panel overview

Details the components and controls found on the front panel of the EC-30 controller.

10.3 EC-30 backside overview

Describes the connectors and power supply on the rear of the EC-30 controller.

10.4 EC-50 front panel overview

Details the components and controls on the front panel of the EC-50 controller.

10.5 EC-50 backside overview

Describes the connectors and power supply on the rear of the EC-50 controller.

10.6 EC-200/EC-210 front panel overview

Details the components and controls on the front panel of the EC-200/EC-210 controllers.

10.7 EC-200/EC-210 backside overview

Describes the connectors and power supply on the rear of the EC-200/EC-210 controllers.

10.12 Assign buttons with contextual displays

Describes the assign buttons and contextual displays for mapping functions to controller buttons.

10.13 T-Bar

Explains the functionality and usage of the manual transition T-bar.

10.14 Transition buttons

Details the All Trans and Cut buttons for triggering transitional effects between destinations.

10.24 Panel Lock button (EC-200/EC-210 only)

Explains how to lock the console buttons and touchscreens for security.

10.25 Save Button (EC-200/EC-210 only)

Replicates the Save button functionality from the EMTS GUI.

11 Controller Configuration

11.1 General

Provides an overview of Event Master controllers and their support for Event Master series devices.

11.2 EC-30 controller connection

Details the prerequisites and connection steps for the EC-30 controller to a host computer.

11.3 EC-50 controller connection

Outlines the connection procedure for the EC-50 controller to a host computer and external screen.

11.4 EC-200/EC-210 controller connection

Provides connection details for EC-200/EC-210 controllers to the network and host computer.

11.7 Assigning resources to the desk

Guides on assigning resources from the Event Master Toolset to controller buttons.

12 Controller Operation

12.1 General Overview

Introduces the layout and functionality of EC-30, EC-50, and EC-200/EC-210 controllers for live situations.

12.2 EC-200/EC-210 Firmware Upgrade

Details methods for updating the firmware of the EC-200/EC-210 controller.

12.3 How to power down and restart the EC-200/EC-210

Explains the procedure for safely powering down and restarting the EC-200/EC-210 controllers.

12.4 How to select destinations

Guides on using destination buttons to select screens, AUXes, and destination groups.

12.5 How to use the Layer buttons

Explains how to use layer buttons for selection, transition, and assignment of sources.

12.7 How to use assign buttons

Details how to use user-mappable assign buttons for quick recall of memories or resources.

12.9 How to use transition buttons

Describes the All Trans and Cut buttons for triggering transitional effects between destinations.

12.10 How to use the T-bar

Explains the functionality and usage of the manual transition T-bar.

12.11 How to use the Custom Function Buttons

Details how to use the 4 custom function buttons for various system or layer functions.

10.24 Panel Lock button (EC-200/EC-210 only)

Explains how to lock the console buttons and touchscreens for security.

10.25 Save Button (EC-200/EC-210 only)

Replicates the Save button functionality from the EMTS GUI.

13 Preventive maintenance actions

13.1 E2 maintenance actions

Lists yearly maintenance tasks for the E2 unit, including battery checks.

13.2 S3 maintenance actions

Lists yearly maintenance tasks for the S3 unit, including battery checks.

13.3 EX maintenance actions

Lists yearly maintenance tasks for the EX unit.

13.6 EC-200/EC-210 maintenance actions

Lists yearly maintenance tasks for EC-200/EC-210 units, including battery check and dust removal.

14 E2 Maintenance

14.1 E2 Unit Overview

Identifies the orientation and main components of the E2 unit.

14.2 Process Overview

Provides a flowchart illustrating the service process and component relationships.

14.3 Spare Parts Serviceable by All Users

Lists E2 spare parts that can be serviced or replaced by the user.

14.4 Rear I/O and Link Cards

Details the rear I/O and Link cards, including concerned parts and removal instructions.

14.6 Tri-Combo Input and Tri-Combo Output Card Disassembly and Assembly

Details the procedure for disassembling and assembling Tri-Combo Input and Output cards.

14.7 Front Cover Assembly

Guides on removing and installing the front cover assembly.

14.9 3RU Fan Tray

Details the procedure for removing and installing the 3RU Fan Tray.

14.11 VPU Card(s)

Explains how to remove and install VPU cards.

14.15 VFD Display Assembly

Provides instructions for removing and installing the VFD display assembly.

14.18 Solid-State Memory

Explains how to remove and install the solid-state memory.

14.19 System Battery

Guides on removing and installing the system battery.

14.20 CPU Module

Details the procedure for removing and installing the CPU module.

14.21 Power Supply

Provides instructions for removing and installing the power supply unit.

14.22 System-Power Board

Guides on removing and installing the system-power board.

15 S3 Maintenance

15.1 S3 unit Overview

Identifies the orientation and main components of the S3 unit.

15.2 Process Overview

Provides a flowchart illustrating the service process and component relationships.

15.3 Spare Parts Serviceable by All Users

Lists S3 spare parts that can be serviced or replaced by the user.

15.4 Rear I/O, Link and VPU Cards

Details the rear I/O, Link, and VPU cards, including concerned parts and removal instructions.

15.5 Rear I/O, VPU and Link card Heatsink Fan

Provides instructions for removing and installing the heatsink fan for rear I/O, VPU, and Link cards.

15.6 Tri-Combo Input and Tri-Combo Output Card Disassembly and Assembly

Details the procedure for disassembling and assembling Tri-Combo Input and Output cards.

15.7 Front Cover Assembly

Guides on removing and installing the front cover assembly.

15.9 3RU Fan Tray

Details the procedure for removing and installing the 3RU Fan Tray.

15.17 Power Supply

Provides instructions for removing and installing the power supply unit.

15.28 CPU Module

Details the procedure for removing and installing the CPU module.

15.29 Solid-State Memory

Guides on removing and installing the solid-state memory.

15.30 System Battery

Details the procedure for removing and installing the system battery.

15.31 VFD Cable

Guides on removing and installing the VFD cable.

15.32 Keyboard Cable

Details the procedure for removing and installing the keyboard cable.

15.33 3RU Fan Cable

Guides on removing and installing the 3RU fan cable.

15.34 Ethernet Cable

Details the procedure for removing and installing the Ethernet cable.

15.35 Genlock Cable

Guides on removing and installing the genlock cable.

16 EX Maintenance

16.1 EX unit Overview

Identifies the orientation and main components of the EX expansion box.

16.3 Spare Parts Serviceable by All Users

Lists EX spare parts that can be serviced or replaced by the user.

16.4 Event Master Cards

Details the Event Master cards that can be installed in the EX chassis.

16.7 Power Supply

Provides instructions for removing and installing the power supply unit in the EX chassis.

16.8 CPU Module

Details the procedure for removing and installing the CPU module in the EX chassis.

16.9 System Battery

Guides on removing and installing the system battery in the EX chassis.

16.10 Motherboard

Explains the process of removing the motherboard from the EX chassis.

16.11 Motherboard Fansink

Guides on removing and installing the motherboard fansink on the EX motherboard.

17 EC-30 Maintenance

17.1 Servicing

States that the EC-30 controller has no user-serviceable parts and refers to RMA section for service.

18 EC-50 Maintenance

18.1 Servicing

States that EC-50 parts are rarely changed, but work light and fuse are user-replaceable.

19 EC-200/EC-210 Maintenance

19.1 Servicing

States that EC-200/EC-210 parts are rarely changed, but work light is user-replaceable.

20 Environmental information

20.1 Disposal information

Provides guidelines for proper disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment and batteries.

20.2 RoHS compliance

Lists the names and contents of hazardous substances in compliance with Chinese Mainland RoHS regulations.

A Specifications

A.1 Specifications of E2

Details the technical specifications for the E2 Event Master processor, including video, audio, and connectivity.

A.2 Specifications of E2 Jr.

Outlines the technical specifications for the E2 Jr. Event Master processor.

A.3 Specifications of E2 Gen 2

Details the technical specifications for the E2 Gen 2 Event Master processor.

A.4 Specifications of S3–4K

Outlines the technical specifications for the S3-4K Event Master processor.

A.5 Specifications of S3–4K Jr.

Details the technical specifications for the S3-4K Jr. Event Master processor.

A.6 Specifications of EX

Outlines the technical specifications for the EX expansion box.

A.7 Specifications of EC-30

Provides connectivity and dimension specifications for the EC-30 controller.

A.8 Specifications of EC-50

Details connectivity and dimension specifications for the EC-50 controller.

A.9 Specifications of EC-200

Outlines features, connectivity, and dimensions for the EC-200 controller.

A.10 Specifications of EC-210

Details features, connectivity, and dimensions for the EC-210 controller.

A.24 Specifications of standard connections

Lists standard connection specifications for DisplayPort and DVI interfaces.

A.25 Standard connector pinouts

Provides pinout details for DisplayPort, DVI, HDMI, Ethernet, and MicroCross connectors.

B Remote Control Protocol

B.1 Event Master series processor ASCII remote control

Details the ASCII remote control commands for managing Event Master processors via telnet.

B.2 Event Master series processor JSON RPC remote control

Explains how to use JSON RPC and APIs for controlling Event Master processors via web application.

C Troubleshooting

C.1 Troubleshooting List

Provides solutions for common problems encountered with Event Master units, including unit not starting or communication issues.

D Third Party Software Acknowledgements

D.1 Third Party Software list

Lists third-party software components used and their associated licenses.

E Warranty

E.1 About Warranty and RMA

Provides an overview of Barco's 3-year warranty terms and Return Material Authorization (RMA) conditions.

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