Annotator Retired

Annotation Graphics Processor

Key Features

Offers live annotation capabilities plus high performance scaling and switching
Configurable Main and Confidence outputs
Hardware-based graphics and video processing
Intuitive graphical annotation interface
Integrated seven-input presentation switcher
Compatible with popular touchscreen displays

Model	Version Description	Part #
Annotator	Standard Version	60-968-01	Retired
Annotator SC	Scan Converted Output	60-968-03	Retired
Annotator SO	Second Scaled Output	60-968-05	Retired
Annotator DI/DVI	SDI/HD-SDI Input, DVI-D Output	60-968-12	Retired
Annotator DI/SC	SDI/HD-SDI Input, Scan Converted Output	60-968-13	Retired
Annotator DI/HDSDI	SDI/HD-SDI Input and HD-SDI Output	60-968-14	Retired
Annotator DI/SO	SDI/HD-SDI Input, Second Scaled Output	60-968-15	Retired
Annotator DI/3G-SDI	SDI/HD-SDI Input, 3G/HD-SDI Output	60-968-16	Retired

This product has been retired.

The Extron Annotator is a high performance, hardware-based annotation processor for video and computer-video sources. It allows the presenter to draw, point, or add text to electronic presentation materials using a touchscreen and/or a keyboard and mouse. The Annotator supports all common digital and analog video formats, from high resolution DVI, RGBHV, and optional HD-SDI to composite video. Input video is scaled and made available in a variety of output formats, including analog RGB and Extron MTP Twisted Pair, as well as optional DVI, 3G-SDI/HD-SDI, scan-converted video, or auxiliary scaled DVI-I. The Annotator is ideal for applications that require the overlay of graphics and text within AV presentations, including schools, law enforcement, medicine, telepresence, and live events.

Create Real Time Annotations with a User Friendly Interface

An intuitive graphical user interface enables real-time annotations with ease. The user friendly on-screen display provides quick access to essential annotation tools for drawing freehand or lines, adding rectangular or elliptical shapes, typing in text, and highlighting any area of the presentation. An enlarged arrow cursor is also available for pointing to objects on-screen. Additionally, a presenter can isolate a specific area of the presentation by creating a "spotlight" with the image darkened around it. Various customization tools are available, including sizing and coloring for text and graphics. Additional annotation options include the capability to zoom and pan within the image, freeze a live image, and save an image with annotation to a file.

Compatible with Popular Touchscreen Displays

Annotating over motion video or still images is easy using common touchscreen monitors, as well as any standard keyboard and/or mouse. Two USB ports are provided to support multiple touchscreens simultaneously. Up to 20 additional devices can be connected via USB hubs.

High Performance Video Processing

The Annotator employs hardware-based graphics and video processing that delivers the performance and operational reliability demanded in mission-critical applications. It features a high performance 30-bit scaling engine with the ability to scale standard definition video, high definition video, and computer-video signals up or down in resolution. It outputs RGB or component video with selectable output rates from 640x480 to 1920x1200 resolution, as well as HDTV up to 1080p/60.

Seven Input Presentation Switcher

To accommodate a variety of sources, the Annotator features a seven input switcher that accepts DVI, RGB computer video, HDTV, optional SDI/HD-SDI, S-video, and composite video. For increased system flexibility, the Annotator offers up to four simultaneous outputs, including two RGBHV or component video outputs, Extron MTP Twisted Pair output, and an optional output that can be ordered as DVI, 3G-SDI/HD-SDI, scan-converted video, or scaled DVI-I for supporting a touchscreen monitor.

Configurable Main and Confidence Outputs

One of the outputs from the Annotator can be a dedicated Confidence output for the presenter or system operator, with the remaining serving as Main outputs for the audience. The Confidence output can be configured so that only the presenter or system operator can view the annotation GUI. The presenter can also use the Confidence output to preview annotations before sending them live through the Main outputs.

Create Professional Quality Presentations

For more effective, professional presentations, the Annotator includes glitch-free switching between video and RGB inputs with selectable cut or fade to black transitions. The Annotator also features a PIP picture-in-picture mode that allows a video source and an RGB source to be shown on one display. The PIP window can be dynamically positioned anywhere in the image.

Multiple Options for Control and Operation

The Annotator features front panel controls for quick access to functions. Remote configuration and control are available via RS-232 serial and Ethernet control. It is housed in a 1U, full rack width enclosure and can easily be integrated into many environments.

Features

Offers live annotation capabilities plus high performance scaling and switching — The Annotator allows a presenter to draw, point, or add text in real time over live video and computer-video presentations.

Inputs: Two RGB or HD component video on 15-pin HD; universal input on BNCs for RGB, HD component video, S-video, or composite video; component video, S-video, or composite video on BNCs; S-video or composite video on BNCs; DVI-D; and optional SDI/HD-SDI

Outputs: Simultaneous scaled outputs on BNCs, 15-pin HD, and Extron MTP Twisted Pair output; optional fourth output for DVI-D, 3G-SDI/HD-SDI, scan-converted video, or auxiliary scaled DVI-I

Configurable Main and Confidence outputs — The outputs can be configured as separate Main and Confidence outputs with individually controlled visibility of annotation and OSD graphics

Hardware-based graphics and video processing — The Annotator features a fully hardware-based system architecture designed to deliver the performance and operational reliability essential for mission-critical applications.

Intuitive graphical annotation interface — A user friendly on-screen display enables quick and easy annotation. Essential annotation tools are available for drawing freehand or lines, adding rectangular or elliptical shapes, typing in text, highlighting an area of an image, and pointing to an object on-screen. Customization options are available for text and graphics including point size and color.

Integrated seven-input presentation switcher — The Annotator allows for switching between DVI, RGBHV, component video, and S-video or composite video sources. An input for SDI/HD-SDI is available as an option.

Auto Input Format Detection — For each input, the Annotator can be set to detect the incoming signal format, automatically reconfiguring itself to provide the appropriate decoding and signal processing. This feature can reduce the number of required outputs for a matrix switcher, lowering system cost while improving manageability.

DVI, RGB, HDTV, and standard definition video upscaling and downscaling — DVI, RGB computer video, high definition video, and standard definition video sources can all be scaled to the desired output resolution. The Annotator features an advanced scaling engine with high quality upscaling and downscaling of high resolution computer-video signals.

Compatible with popular touchscreen displays — The Annotator supports touchscreen displays from third-party manufacturers, and also can be used with a standard keyboard and mouse.

Optional SDI/HD-SDI input — SDI or HD-SDI signals from cameras or other professional video equipment can easily be integrated into presentations with the optional SDI/HD-SDI input board.

Four simultaneous annotated video outputs — Two high resolution RGB or component video outputs are available, as well as Extron MTP Twisted Pair and an optional output that can be configured as DVI, 3G-SDI/HD-SDI, or scan-converted video.

Extron MTP Twisted Pair output — The Annotator provides built-in transmission of high resolution video signals over twisted pair cables for long distance transmission to a remote display. A compatible Extron MTP Series Twisted Pair Receiver is required.

Optional DVI, 3G-SDI/HD-SDI, scan-converted, or secondary scaled DVI-I output — In addition to the RGBHV and twisted pair outputs, a flexible output expansion port can be populated to support optional DVI, 3G-SDI/HD-SDI, scan converter, or scaler output boards. When populated, these boards serve as a third Main output and offer additional system capabilities, such as recording or digital signal transmission. The scaler output board delivers secondary scaled digital and analog video to provide an optimized resolution to support a touchscreen monitor.

Selectable output rates from 640x480 to 1920x1200, including HDTV 1080p/60 and 2K — Available output rates include computer video up to 1920x1200, HDTV rates up to 1080p/60, and 2K.

Image freeze control — A live image can be frozen using the annotation GUI, the freeze button on the front panel, or through RS-232 serial and Ethernet control.

Image capture — An image can be captured as a snapshot of the live video output, including annotations, and stored as a BMP file on the Annotator or downloaded to a PC for archiving.

Auto-Image™ — When activated at the press of a button on the annotation GUI or the front panel, the unit automatically optimizes the image by analyzing and adjusting to the video input signal. This can save time and effort in setting up a newly connected source, particularly in presentation environments where different guest presenter laptops with various output resolutions will be connected.

Auto Input Memory — When activated, the Annotator automatically stores size, position, and picture settings based on the incoming signal. When the same signal is detected again, these image settings are automatically recalled from memory.

EDID Emulation provides selectable resolutions and refresh rates to ensure reliable operation — The Annotator provides a means for specifying the rate of the incoming signal, ensuring proper communication with the video source.

Seamless switching — Seamless cut and fade to black transition effects are available to enhance presentations by eliminating distractions during switching.

PIP - picture-in-picture — Allows a video source to be displayed within an RGB image, or vice versa, with dynamic, fully adjustable window positioning for the PIP window. PIP mode is available through RS-232 serial and Ethernet control.

Picture controls for brightness, contrast, color, tint, detail, and horizontal and vertical positioning, sizing, and zoom — 16 user memory presets are available for each input to store all image settings.

Front panel security lockout — This feature locks out all front panel functions except for input selection; all functions however, are available through RS-232 control.

Automatic 3:2 and 2:2 pulldown detection — The Annotator offers advanced film mode processing techniques that help maximize image quality for NTSC, PAL, and HDTV 1080i sources that originated from film.

Motion adaptive 1080i deinterlacing — The Annotator provides high performance deinterlacing for 1080i signals from HD sources including cable or satellite set-top boxes, delivering optimized image quality through advanced motion compensation.

Aspect ratio control — The aspect ratio of the video output can be controlled by selecting a FILL mode, which provides a full screen output, or a FOLLOW mode, which preserves the original aspect ratio of the input signal.

Quad standard video decoding — The Annotator uses a digital, four-line adaptive comb filter to decode NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, and SECAM for integration into systems worldwide.

Ethernet monitoring and control — The Annotator can be controlled and proactively monitored over a LAN, WAN, or the Internet. An intuitive Web interface is provided for such common functions as input switching.

RS-232 control — Using serial commands, the Annotator can be controlled and configured via the Extron Windows®-based control program, or integrated into a control system. Extron products use the SIS™ - Simple Instruction Set command protocol, a set of basic ASCII code commands that allow for quick and easy programming.

Rack-mountable 1U, full rack width metal enclosure

Highly reliable, energy-efficient internal universal power supply — The 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, international power supply provides worldwide power compatibility with high demonstrated reliability.

INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
	MBD 149	1U, Full Rack Width, Rack Mount and Through-Desk Kit for Four-Piece Enclosure	70-077-03

INCLUDED ACCESSORIES

MBD 149

1U, Full Rack Width, Rack Mount and Through-Desk Kit for Four-Piece Enclosure

70-077-03

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
	UTM 100 Series	Under Table Mounts for 1U and 2U Full Rack Width Products
	SYF BNCF	15-pin HD Female to BNC Female Mini High Resolution Cables

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

UTM 100 Series

Under Table Mounts for 1U and 2U Full Rack Width Products

SYF BNCF

15-pin HD Female to BNC Female Mini High Resolution Cables

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IN1606

Six Input HDCP-Compliant Scaling Presentation Switcher

IN1608 xi

Eight Input HDCP-Compliant Scaling Presentation Switcher with DTP Extension

IN1804 Series

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IN1806

Six Input 4K/60 Seamless Presentation Switcher

IN1808 Series

Eight Input 4K/60 Seamless Presentation Switchers

RGB-HDMI 300 A

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Specifications

Annotator Series

Video input

Number/signal type

2 RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, component video (Y, R-Y, B-Y; progressive or HD)
1 RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, component video (Y, R-Y, B-Y; interlaced, progressive, HD), S-video, composite video
1 component video (Y, R-Y, B-Y; interlaced), S-video, composite video
1 S-video, composite video
1 single link DVI-D
1 optional SDI, HD-SDI

Connectors

2 female 15-pin HD: RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, component video
5 female BNC: RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, component video, S-video, composite video
3 female BNC: component video, S-video, composite video
2 female BNC: S-video, composite video
1 female DVI-I: DVI-D
1 female BNC: optional SDI, HD-SDI

Nominal level

1 Vp-p for Y of component video and S-video, and for composite video
0.8 Vp-p for SDI
0.7 Vp-p for RGB and for R-Y and B-Y of component video
0.3 Vp-p for C of S-video

Minimum/maximum levels

Analog: 0.0 V to 2.0 Vp-p with no offset

Impedance

75 ohms

Horizontal frequency

Autoscan 15 kHz to 100 kHz

Vertical frequency

Autoscan 24 Hz to 120 Hz

Resolution range

640x480 to 1920x1200*, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p, digitized pixel for pixel; higher resolutions are undersampled.
*Reduced blanking

Return loss

<-30 dB @ 5 MHz

DC offset (max. allowable)

0.5 V

Video processing

Digital sampling

30 bit, 10 bits per color; 13.5 MHz standard (video), 165 MHz standard (RGB, YUVp, DVI)

Colors

1 billion, 1024 per color channel

Encoder (for scan converted output)

10 bit digital

Horizontal filtering (for scan converted output)

3 levels

Vertical filtering (for scan converted output)

3 levels

Encoder filtering (for scan converted output)

3 levels

Video output

Number/signal type

2 buffered scaled RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, or HD component video (Y, R-Y, B-Y)
1 MTP
1 optional output in one of the following formats:
• single link DVI-I (for unique scaled output)
• DVI-D
• 3G/HD-SDI
• interlaced RGsB, component video, S-video, composite video

Connectors

6 female BNC: RGB or component video
1 female 15-pin HD: RGB or component video
1 female RJ-45: output to an MTP device
1 slot for an optional output card with one of the following options:
• 1 female DVI-I (analog and digital, unique scaled output)
• 1 female DVI-I (digital output)
• 1 female BNC (3G/HD-SDI output)
• 3 female BNC (interlaced RGsB, component, S-video, composite video output)

Nominal level

1 Vp-p for Y of component video and S-video, and for G of RGsB
0.8 Vp-p for SDI
0.7 Vp-p for RGB and for R-Y and B-Y of component video
0.3 Vp-p for C of S-video

Minimum/maximum levels

0.0 V to 1.0 Vp-p

Impedance

75 ohms

Scaled resolution

640x480^6,8,9, 800x600^6,8,9, 852x480^6,8,9, 1024x768^6,8,9, 1024x852^6,8,9, 1024x1024^6,8,9, 1280x768^6,8,9, 1280x800^6,8,9, 1280x1024^6,8,9, 1360x765^6,8,9, 1360x768^6,8,9, 1365x768^6,8,9, 1365x1024^6,8,9, 1366x768^6,8,9, 1400x1050^6,8, 1440x900^6,8,9, 1600x1200^6,8, 1680x1050^6,8, 1920x1200^6,8
HDTV: 480p^7,8, 576p⁶, 720p^3,4,5,6,7,8, 1080i^6,7,8, 1080p^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8}, 1080p CVT⁸, 2048x1080^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8}
SDTV: NTSC, PAL (with optional scan converter output card)

¹ = 23.98 Hz, ² = 24 Hz, ³ = 25 Hz, ⁴ = 29.97 Hz, ⁵ = 30 Hz, ⁶ = 50 Hz, ⁷ = 59.94 Hz, ⁸ = 60 Hz

Sync

Input type

RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RGBcvS, and component video (tri-level or bi-level)

Output type

RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, and component video (tri-level or bi-level)

Standards

NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, SECAM
Optional SDI/HD-SDI: SMPTE 259M-C, SMPTE 292M

Input level

2.75 V to 5.0 Vp-p for RGBHV or RGBS
0.6 Vp-p for component video tri-level sync
0.3 Vp-p for component video bi-level sync or RGsB

Output level

5.0 Vp-p for RGBHV or RGBS
0.6 Vp-p for component video tri-level sync
0.3 Vp-p for component video bi-level sync or RGsB

Input impedance

Horizontal: 75 ohms
Vertical: 510 ohms

Output impedance

75 ohms

Polarity

Positive or negative (selectable)

Control/remote — signal processor

Serial control port

2 RS-232/RS-422, female 9-pin D connectors (rear panel)
1 RS-232, 2.5 mm mini stereo jack (front panel)

Baud rate and protocol

9600 (default), 19200, 38400, 115200 baud, adjustable; 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity

Serial control pin configurations

9-pin D connector

RS-232: 2 = Tx, 3 = Rx, 5 = GND
RS-422: 2 = Tx-, 3 = Rx-, 5 = GND, 7 = Rx+, 8 = Tx+

2.5 mm mini stereo jack

Tip = Tx, ring = Rx, sleeve = GND

Ethernet control port

1 RJ-45 female connector

Ethernet data rate

10/100Base-T, half/full duplex with autodetect

Ethernet protocol

ARP, ICMP (ping), IP, TCP, UDP, DHCP, HTTP, SMTP, Telnet

Ethernet default settings

Link speed and duplex level = autodetected
IP address = 192.168.254.254
Subnet mask = 255.255.0.0
Gateway = 0.0.0.0
DHCP = off

Web server

Up to 200 simultaneous sessions
40 MB nonvolatile user memory

Program control

Extron control/configuration program for Windows^®Extron Simple Instruction Set (SIS^™)
Microsoft^® Internet Explorer^®,Telnet

Control/remote — annotation

Number/signal type

20 USB devices (via hubs)
2 serial devices
1 PS/2 mouse
1 PS/2 keyboard

Connectors

2 USB type A
2 RS-232, female 9-pin D (shared with standard control)
2 female PS/2

General

Power supply

Internal
Input: 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz

Power consumption

30 watts

Ambient temperature/humidity

Storage: -40 to +158 °F (-40 to +70 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing
Operating: +32 to +122 °F (0 to +50 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing

Cooling

Convection, vented on sides and top

Thermal dissipation

97 BTU/hr

Mounting

Rack mount

Yes, with included brackets.

Furniture mount

Yes, with optional under-desk or through-desk mounting kit

Enclosure type

Metal

Enclosure dimensions

1.7" H x 17.5" W x 12.0" D (1U high, full rack wide)
(4.3 cm H x 44.4 cm W x 30.5 cm D)
(Depth excludes connectors and knobs.)

Product weight

6.8 lbs (3.1 kg)

Shipping weight

11 lbs (5 kg)

DIM weight

12 lbs (6 kg)

Vibration

ISTA 1A in carton (International Safe Transit Association)

Regulatory compliance

Safety

CE, c-UL, UL

EMI/EMC

CE, C-tick, FCC Class A, ICES, VCCI

Product warranty

3 years parts and labor

NOTE	All nominal levels are at ±10%.

NOTE	Specifications are subject to change without notice.

(8.0-032312-D11)

Annotator Retired

Create Real Time Annotations with a User Friendly Interface

Compatible with Popular Touchscreen Displays

High Performance Video Processing

Seven Input Presentation Switcher

Configurable Main and Confidence Outputs

Create Professional Quality Presentations

Multiple Options for Control and Operation

Features

Specifications

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