Analog Way Eikos User Manual

Warning, Quick start, Eikos - eks500

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QUICK START

What’s in the box

Quick install and setup

Thank you for choosing

Analog Way

and the

Eikos

. By following these simple steps, you should be able to setup

and use your powerful Multi Layer Hi-Res. Mixer Seamless Switcher within minutes. Discover the

Eikos

extensive

capabilities and intuitive interface while configuring your first show, and unleash your creativity for a new experience in

show and event management by

Analog Way

.

Eikos - EKS500

1 x

Eikos

(Ref. EKS500)

1 x Power supply cord

2 x DVI male to HD15 female and DVI-D female breakout cable

1 x HD15 to 5 BNC cable

1 x Ethernet cross cable (for device update)

1 x Set of 11 audio 5 pin screw terminals

1 x Quick Start guide *

1 x User Manual *
1x RCS - Remote Control Software (PC only) *
*
Download on our website:

www.analogway.com

WARNING !

If required, front handles of the device can be dismantled,

but with caution.

The original screws removed must not be reintroduced to

their location without handles in place.

Substantial damages can occur, including risk of elec-

tric shock from the mains voltage.

Only

M4x12mm screws can be used.

(They are supplied with the unit)

Getting started:

You may wish to reset the unit to factory settings to get started.

Go to:

Menu --> Control --> Default Values --> Yes

.

1.

Select the Output resolution that matches the native

resolution of your display. You will next be prompted to

choose enable follow mode if desired and output rate.

Menu --> Output --> Output format --> 1024x768 -->

Internal Ref --> 60 Hz

.

2.

InputscanbeconfiguredautomaticallyusingtheAuto Set

All function.

Menu --> Intputs --> AutoSet All --> Yes

.

It will scan each input and detect the sync type that is

plugged in. You can still do an Autoset or manual setup

per input.

The Eikos has 6 (up to 7 in Quadravision Mode) layers

available called:

[BACKGROUND FRAME]

,

[BACKGROUND

LIVE]

, up to 3x

[PIP]

in Quadravision Mode and 2x

[LOGO]

.

Each layer will obscure your view other layers below.

3. To display a source, select the

[BACKGROUND LIVE]

layer (it will begin to blink) then, select a source (it will

also blink). Press

[TAKE]

to transition your source from

preview to program output.

There will always be a layer selected (blinking) and a source

selected (blinking) to the selected layer (blinking). To view on

preview or change the contents of a different layer, simply

select it. Only 1 layer can be seen on the preview at a time.

4. To display a PIP, select the PIP layer (it will begin to blink)

then select your source (it will also blink). Press

[TAKE]

to

display the PIP on program output.

To see the layer beneath, you will need to clear or move the

layers that are on top.

5. To clear the PIP or any other layer, select the layer (it will

blink) then, select

[BLACK]

. Press

[TAKE]

to remove the

layer from the program output.

*TIP*

If you would like the Program and Preview to toggle/

flipflop during each Take, enable this feature by going to

Menu --> Control --> Preset Toggle

.

Once enabled, everything on the Program output will become

the Preview during each Take.

6. To display a logo or frame (framestore) follow the steps

on page 4.

See the next page which describes the button lighting color

code and other front panel features.

Eikos can be used to display (in Mixer Mode):

-

sources seamlessly switched in the Background Live layer.

-

2 PIPs and 2 Logos over the Background Live layer.

-

3 PIPs and 2 Logos over a Background Frame by resizing the

Background Live layer

.

IMPORTANT:

Simply selecting a menu item will not set it to

that value. Be sure to press the ENTER button when para-

metering the menu items.

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