AW-VDC-LC - Video editing software Analog Way - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Smart Graphics™ module for Crestron touchscreens
Compatibility	Analog Way LiveCore™ image processors, 3-Series Crestron® control systems with Ethernet connection
Supported Panels	TSX Series, TSD2020, TPMC-V Series, DGE-1, DGE-2, Smart Graphics™ XPanel and Web XPanel, Windows Surface Pro
Version	4.01
Modules Included	AW Multi Display Composer, AW Video Perspective Renderer (optional), AW Frames/Logos Configurator (optional), AW Text Entry (optional)
Key Features	Visualize screens with layers size/position; live source thumbnails; drag & drop or select & click source selection; recall Presets/Master Presets; compatible with Perspective Layer screens; change background instantly; configure Monitoring mosaic; configure Confidence screen(s) layout; customizable Smart Graphics™ modules
Required Firmware	LiveCore™ firmware 4.00.51 or above
Required Software	SIMPL Windows 4.09.04.01+, VTPro-e 6.2.00.03+, Smart Graphics™ 2.15.02.09+, Device database 96.00.003.00+, Crestron database 70.00.001.00+, Simpl+ cross compiler 1.3+
License Requirement	License key required; enter via Analog Way logo in XPanel or set in Crestron driver
Package Contents	Smart Graphics™ modules installable via Windows setup, Crestron driver, two SIMPL+ example programs, two XPanel projects, help files in English
Dimensions	Software only; no physical dimensions
Weight	Software only; no weight
Power	No power consumption (runs on Crestron processor)
Maintenance	No specific maintenance required; keep software updated
Spare Parts / Repairability	Not applicable; software can be reinstalled via setup
Safety	Standard electrical safety for Crestron equipment; no additional hazards
General Info	AW VideoComposer integrates LiveCore™ image processors into a single point of control Crestron® touch-screen application; includes basic and advanced example programs for different configurations

Frequently Asked Questions - AW-VDC-LC Analog Way

What is AW VideoComposer?

AW VideoComposer is a set of Smart Graphics™ modules for Crestron touchscreens that controls Analog Way LiveCore™ image processors. It allows video composing with features like drag-and-drop source selection, preset recall, and live thumbnail visualization.

Which Crestron processors are compatible?

The software is compatible with 3-Series Crestron® control systems with Ethernet connection. It also requires a Smart Graphics™ compliant panel such as TSX, TSD2020, TPMC-V, DGE, or XPanel.

What LiveCore devices are supported?

Any Analog Way LiveCore™ image processor is supported, including models like NeXtage 08/16 and Ascender 16/32/48 - 4K.

How do I install the software?

The package includes a Windows setup application that installs the Smart Graphics™ modules automatically. The Crestron driver and example programs are also included.

How do I obtain a license?

You need to purchase a license from your Analog Way sales representative or reseller. The license key can be entered by clicking the Analog Way logo on the XPanel main page or by setting it directly in the Crestron driver.

Can I control multiple screens with one touchpanel?

Yes, version 4.01 supports multiple screens sharing the same source list in one page. The AW Multi Display Composer module replaces the old single-display module.

What are the source selection methods?

Two modes are available: drag & drop (drag a source onto a layer) or select & click (select a source and click the target layer).

Is iPad or Android supported?

No, Apple iPad, Apple iPhone, and Android devices are not supported yet. Only the listed Crestron panels and XPanel on Windows are supported.

Are there example programs to get started?

Yes, the package includes two SIMPL+ example programs (basic and advanced) and two XPanel projects that demonstrate configurations for one or two screens with monitoring.

Can I customize the appearance of the modules?

Yes, all Smart Graphics™ modules can be customized to match the look and feel of your application. The Video Compositing module can be configured to match your exact screen configuration (pixel area, layers, etc.).

USER MANUAL AW-VDC-LC Analog Way

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Descripon

AW VideoComposer gives system integrators and developers all the tools they need to easily incorporate LiveCore™ image processors video composing into a single point of control Crestron® touch-screen applicaon.

Version 4.01 adds new features, such as the support of mulple screens sharing the same source list in one page, and the capability to assign sources to video layers either with drag and drop gesture, or just by selecng a source and clicking the target layer.

These new features require new Smart Graphics™ module named AW Mul Display Composer. This new module replaces old AW Video Compositor module (no backward compatibility).

Package content

The package contains the following components:

- The Smart Graphics™ modules. They can be installed easily via the Windows setup applicaon provided. There are 4 dierent Smart Graphics™ modules automacally installed:

○ AW Mul Display Composer
○ AW Video Perspective Renderer (oponal)
○ AW Frames/Logos Congurator (oponal)
○ AW Text Entry (oponal)

• The Crestron driver for the LiveCore™ image processors
- Two SIMPL+® example programs (one basic and one advanced)
- Two XPanel projects (one basic and one advanced) running with the SIMPL+® sample programs provided
• Help les in English

Key features

• Visualize all your screens with layers size and posion (PRG or PRW)
- Use the touchscreen to resize or adjust layer posion
- Visualize live sources with their dynamic thumbnail
• 2 modes for source selecon: drag & drop or select & click
- Recall Presets or Master Presets and start seamless transions
- Also compatible with Perspective Layer screens
- Change the nave background instantly
- Congure the Monitoring mosaic with a simple ick of the nger
- Congure Condence screen(s) layout and load Presets
- All Smart Graphics™ modules can be customized to match the look and feel of your applicaon
- Video Compositing Smart Graphics™ module can be congured to match your exact screens conguraon (pixel area, layers, ...)
- Comparable with 3-Series Crestron® control systems with Ethernet conneccon
- Compatible with any LiveCore™ seamless switcher

Basic example: conguraon and sengs

The basic example provided within the package has been designed to control a LiveCore™ image processor device (Ascender or NeXtage) with one single screen and one Monitoring output. Before running this sample, please make sure your conguraon (as well as the IP addresses) matches the diagram below:

graph TD
    A["Screen1"] --> C["LiveCore processor 192.168.2.140"]
    B["Monitoring"] --> C
    D["Crestron controller 192.168.2.150"] --> E["LAN"]
    F["XPanel compliant display"] --> E

Advanced example: conguraon and sengs

The advanced example provided within the package has been designed to control a LiveCore™ Ascender image processor with two 1080p screens, one 1080p Condence screen and one Monitoring output. Before running this sample, please make sure your conguraon (as well as the IP addresses) matches the diagram below:

graph TD
    A["Screen1"] --> D["LiveCore (Ascender)<br>192.168.2.140"]
    B["Screen 2"] --> D
    C["Screen 3<br>(Confidence)"] --> D
    E["Monitoring"] --> D
    F["XPanel compliant display"] --> G["Crestron controller<br>192.168.2.150"]
    D --> H["LAN"]
    H --> I["Monitor"]

The example uses few presets that should be created with the WebRCS before running it:

• Preset #1 to #4 (for Screen 1)
• User Preset #91 to #94 (for Screen 1)
• Preset #51 to #54 (for Screen 2)
• Condence Preset #1 to #4 (Screen Condence – Screen #3)
  • Monitoring Preset #1 to #4

Of course, you can reuse this example as much as necessary to implement your own soluon.

Demonstraon

A video demonstraon of VideoComposer is available on Analog Way TV: hps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnoggW-ynxk

License

Before using AW VideoComposer you need to purchase a license. For pricing informaon, please contact your Analog Way sales representave or reseller. The license key can be entered by clicking the Analog Way logo on the XPanel example main page:

LICENSE NUMBER

CLICK THE EDIT ZONE AND USE PC KEYBOARD TO ENTER LICENSE, THEN PRESS "ENTER" BUTTON

ENTER

You can also set the license string directly into the Crestron driver (module LiveCore_Main_Module_PL parameter).

Requirements

• Any Analog Way LiveCore™ image processor
  • A 3-series Crestron processor with Ethernet conneccon
• A Smart Graphics™ compliant panel such as TSX Series (TSW, TST, ...), TSD2020, TPMC-V Series (V12, V15, V24), DGE-1, DGE-2, Smart Graphics™ XPanel and Web XPanel, windows surface pro (windows 8.1 with adobe air 3.5). Apple iPad, Apple iPhone and Android are not supported yet
  Note: Due to limited performances, TSX panels are not recommended to handle a large number of layers, especially if dynamic snapshots are required in the user interface.

Recommended soware versions:

Soware	Versions
LiveCoreTM rmware	4.00.51 or above
SIMPL Windows	4.09.04.01 or above
VTPro-e	6.2.00.03 or above
Smart GraphicsTM	2.15.02.09 or above
Device database	96.00.003.00 or above
Crestron database	70.00.001.00 or above
Simlp+ cross compiler	1.3 or above

Sample diagram 1 (one screen)

Conguraon with one single screen and one monitoring output

Screen #1

Monitoring

LiveCore™ series

NeXtage 08

Ref. NXT0802

NeXtage 16

Ref. NXT1604

Ascender 16 - 4K

Ref. ASC1602-4K

Ascender 32 - 4K

Ref. ASC3204-4K

Ascender 48 - 4K

Ref. ASC4806-4K

graph TD
    A["Crestron 3-Series controller"] -->|Ethernet| B["LAN"]
    C["CRESTRON"] -->|Ethernet| B
    B --> D["All-in-one Touchscreen PC"]
    D --> E["Computer with Gaming Console"]
    D --> F["Desktop with Smart Home"]
    D --> G["Desktop with Smart Home"]
    D --> H["Desktop with Smart Home"]
    D --> I["Desktop with Smart Home"]
    D --> J["Desktop with Smart Home"]
    D --> K["Desktop with Smart Home"]
    D --> L["Desktop with Smart Home"]
    D --> M["Desktop with Smart Home"]
    D --> N["Desktop with Smart Home"]
    D --> O["Desktop with Smart Home"]
    D --> P["Desktop with Smart Home"]
    D --> Q["Desktop with Smart Home"]
    D --> R["Desktop with Smart Home"]
    D --> S["Desktop with Smart Home"]
    D --> T["Desktop with Smart Home"]
    D --> U["Desktop with Smart Home"]
    D --> V["Desktop with Smart Home"]
    D --> W["Desktop with Smart Home"]
    D --> X["Desktop with Smart Home"]
    D --> Y["Desktop with Smart Home"]
    D --> Z["Desktop with Smart Home"]

Sample diagram 2 (2 screens)

Conguraon with two screens and one monitoring output

graph TD
    A["Screen #1"] --> B["LiveCore™ series"]
    C["Screen #2"] --> B
    B --> D["Crestron 3-Series Controller"]
    D --> E["Crestron Touchscreen"]
    B --> F["Monitoring"]
    D --> G["User Interface"]
    style A fill:#4CAF50,stroke:#388E3C
    style C fill:#4CAF50,stroke:#388E3C
    style B fill:#4CAF50,stroke:#388E3C
    style D fill:#FFA500,stroke:#388E3C
    style E fill:#FFA500,stroke:#388E3C