Pulse² - Ref. PLS350-3GQUICK START GUIDE

Thank you for choosing Analog Way and the Pulse². By following these simple steps, you will be able to set up and use your powerful Dual Scaler Hi-Resolution Seamless Switcher based on Analog Way’s Midra™ platform within minutes. Discover the Pulse² capabilities and intuitive interface while configuring your first show and unleash your creativity for a new experience in show and event management.

• 1 x Pulse² (PLS350-3G)• 1 x Power supply cord• 1 x Ethernet cross cable (for device update)• 1 x Remote Control Software (RCS²)*• 1 x Set of 6 audio 5-pin screw terminals• 1 x Front Rack Ears (the parts are stowed in the packaging foam)• 1 x User Manual (PDF)*• 1 x Quick Start guide** User manual, quick start guide and the RCS² are available on www.analogway.com

Getting started:You may wish to reset the unit to factory settings to get started. Go to: Menu > Control > Reset/Erase > Default Values > Yes

1. Select the Output resolution that matches the native resolution of your display. You will next be able to choose the output rate.Menu > Output > Output format > 1920x1080 >Internal Ref > 60 Hz

2. Inputs can be configured automatically using the Auto Set All function. Menu > Intputs > AutoSet All > YesThis function 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 Pulse² has 6 layers available called: FRAME, LAYERS A & B, LOGOS 1 & 2 and a QUICK FRAME. Those layers are stacked and obscure underneath layers.

3. To display a source, select the LAYER A (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 is always a selected layer (blinking) and a selected source (blinking). To view on Preview or change the content of a different layer, simply select it. Only 1 layer can be seen on the Preview at once.

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

then select your source (it will also blink). Press TAKE to display the layer on the Program output.To see the layer beneath, you will need to clear or move the layers that are on top.

5. To clear the layer 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 want the Program and Preview to toggle/flipflop during each Take, enable this feature by going to Menu > Control > Functions > Preset Toggle.Once enabled, the old Program output will become the new Preview after each Take.

6. To record and display a Quick Frame follow the steps on page 4.See the next page which describes the button lighting color code and other front panel features.

Pulse² can be used to display:- sources seamlessly switched in the LAYER A. (Only 1 layer)- 1 layer and 1 Logo over the LAYER A.- 2 layer and 1 Logo over a Frame by resizing the LAYER A.

IMPORTANT: Simply selecting a menu item will not set it to that value. Be sure to press the ENTER button when setting the menu items.

CAUTION!If required, front handles of the device can be dismantled, but with caution. The removed screws must not be reintro-duced to their location without handles in place. Substantial damages can occur, including risk of electric shock from the mains voltage. Only use M4x12mm screws (supplied with the unit).

Go on our website to register your product(s) and be notified about new firmware versions:http://bit.ly/AW-Register

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

QUICK SETUP & OPERATION

PULS

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REF.

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350-

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01/15/2016 - PLS350-3G-QSGCode: 140161

For complete details and operations procedures, please refer to the Pulse² User’s Manual and our website for further information: www.analogway.com

This Analog Way product has a 3 year warranty on parts and labor, back to factory. This warranty does not include faults resulting from user negligence, special modifications, electrical surges, abuse (drop/crush), and/or other unusual damage. In the unlikely event of a malfunction, please contact your local Analog Way office for service.

The HDCP Encryption can be disabled on HDMI/DVI inputs or/and Program Output #1 / Program Output #2. This can be useful when your computer detects the HDCP compliance of your switcher and protects the content by encrypting the signal from this computer. This feature will disable the HDCP compliance on this specific HDMI/DVI input only.If you want to use HDCP content from your sources, be sure to use only HDCP compliant screens or projector. If it’s not the case, the output image could be disabled.Screen will go to black without displaying the HDCP input image, or concerned layers will output to grey.The output status can provide you all information about the output in real time. This feature is particularly useful when HDCP is used with long cable to be sure the communication is well handled.

The Autotake function performs a TAKE automatically each time an input is selected.

AUTO-LOCK allows to select an input only if a valid signal is detected on its current plug.

QUICK FRAME: full and individual frame that can be displayed on top of every layer.It is possible to store up to 8 frames in the device non volatile memory.- Select RECORD FRAMES in the frames menu.- A white rectangle will appear on your Program display, indicating the frame which will be captured and saved. (The Frame can be

captured in Preview too.)- To select the Quick frame, please go into the SCREEN menu, select QUICK FRAME menu and then choose a Frame slot. The

selected frame will be your QUICK FRAME.Now to display it, simply press the front panel button QUICK FRAME. It becomes solid RED.- To remove the QUICK FRAME, press the QUICK FRAME button on the front panel. It becomes solid green.

TIP: a long press on the BLACK button will clear all layers on Preview. Press TAKE to view your Program display turn to black.

The [Empty] term appears next to all unused slots

WARRANTY AND SERVICE

HOW TO USE THE AUTO-LOCK FUNCTION?

HOW TO DO AN AUTOTAKE?

HOW TO RECORD & DISPLAY A QUICK FRAME?

HOW TO DISABLE THE HDCP ENCRYPTION?

GOING FURTHER WITH THE PULSE²

HOME MENU (extract)

HOME MENU (extract)

HOME MENU (extract)

HOME MENU (extract)

OUTPUT #1

HOME MENU (extract)

CONTROL

LOGOS/FRAME

INPUTS

CONTROL

PREVIEW OUT

FUNCTIONS

RECORD FRAMES

INPUT #

FUNCTIONS

HDCP DETECTION

AUTOTAKE

FRAME #1 TO #8

HDMI OR DVI SETTINGS

AUTO-LOCK

DISABLED

AUTOMATIC

HDCP ENABLE

ENABLED OR DISABLED

ENABLED OR DISABLED

ENABLED OR DISABLED