Introduction, 1 what is the ochestra, 2 useful terms and definitions – Analog Way Orchestra2 User Manual
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1.1 What is the Orchestra²
1. INTRODUCTION
Orchestra² is a powerful intuitive and ergonomic remote controller designed to manage several switchers
such as Eikos, Eikos LE, OPS300, OPS200, Pulse, Pulse LE, SmartVu, SmartVu LE, Smart MatriX, Smart
MatriX LE, Smart Edge, Smart Edge FX, Smart Quad, Di-VentiX II or Eikos², Saphyr, SmartMatrix², Pulse²,
QuickMatrix and QuickVu systems, independently or simultaneously in any kind of combination, including
Soft Edge Blending.
Orchestra² can control up to 6 independent screen configurations in different locations (single display or
multiple projectors in Soft Edge Blending mode) and store up to 64 presets per screen configuration.
Orchestra² controls the effects and functionalities of the Di-VentiX II, Eikos, Eikos LE, OPS300, OPS200, Pulse,
Pulse LE, SmartVu, SmartVu LE, Smart MatriX, Smart MatriX LE, Smart Edge, Smart Edge FX, Smart Quad
and Eikos², Saphyr, SmartMatrix², Pulse², QuickMatrix and QuickVu systems.
NOTE: Orchestra² offers the control of matrices in order to multiply the number of live sources, whatever the
Analog Way switcher number of inputs is.
Designed with a 16/9 TFT color touch screen for easy preview of all configurations, Orchestra² is especially
dedicated to facilitate setting up and programming of multi-screen events and presentations. It perfectly fits
your every day or prestigious shows where speed and easiness of configuration are required.
The numerous user friendly, customizable and configurable presets enable the set up of your screen
configuration, so that they are easily accessible during your presentation. Any last minute modification is easy
thanks to the direct input/output selection access. Also equipped with a USB port, the complete configuration
of your events can be saved for future use.
With its new Interface Human Machine, Orchestra² will help you manage multi-screen and multi-location live
presentations with total peace of mind.
SCREENS:
a “Screen” on the Orchestra² is a containing element, which corresponds to a projection surface.
A Screen generally contains a device, such as an Eikos, Eikos LE, OPS300, OPS200, Pulse, Pulse LE, SmartVu,
SmartVu LE, Smart MatriX, Smart MatriX LE, Smart Edge, Smart Edge FX, Smart Quad, Di-VentiX II, Eikos²,
Saphyr, SmartMatrix², Pulse², QuickMatrix or a QuickVu, though a screen could well be composed of several
devices, in Soft Edge configuration for example.
PRESET:
a “Preset” on the Orchestra², is a capture (or a recall) of the state of a Screen. In other words, presets
allow to record or recall the state of sources and elements in a Screen at any given moment.
LAYERS:
a “Layer” is an image display element (such as a Background, a PIP, or a Logo) that has an associated
visual priority — either in front of another layer or behind.
BACKGROUND FRAME:
a “Background Frame” is a full screen image which is selected from one of the memory
slots available. A Frame can be flash captured from any video or computer source plugged into the machine.
BACKGROUND LIVE:
a “Background Live” is a live (animated video or motion content) full screen image which
is selected from one of the available sources of the slave device.
PIP:
a “PIP” refers to Picture-in-Picture. It is a source (typically of reduced size) that is positioned over another
background image or another PIP. PIPs can be reduced, enlarged, bordered and shadowed. They can overlap
one another, depending on their visual priority.
1.1 What is the Ochestra²
1.2 Useful terms and definitions