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Firmware 1.06October 12, 2016

Users Manual

JLCooper Proton Switcher Control Surface

October 12, 2016 Users Manual 2

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Table of Contents

...........................................................................Welcome! 4

.......................................................................Introduction! 4...............................................................Supported Systems 4

.................................................................................Features 4

.................................................................Getting Started! 6..................................................................Direct Connection 6

............................................Connecting Through A Network 6

................Proton Switcher Control Surface Basic Setup! 7

..................Recommended Settings For A Single Controller 7.......................................Setting The Proton To ATEM Mode 7

............................................................Entering Setup Mode 8..........................................................Setting The IP Address 9

...........................................Setting The Destination Address 9.................................................Setting The Destination Port 9

............................................................Setting The Gateway 10.....................................................Setting The Subnet Mask 10.....................................................Saving The Configuration 10

................Using Your Proton Switcher Control Surface! 11...........................................................................Mix Effects 11

.........................................................Source Names Display 11........................................................................Program Bus 11

.........................................................................Preview Bus 11...................................................................................SHIFT 12

.............................Transition Control And Upstream Keyers 12..........................................................................................CUT 12

.......................................................................................AUTO 12..........................................................T-Bar and T-Bar Indicator 13

.............................................................Transition Type Buttons 13............................................................................PREV TRANS 13

..........................................................................Next Transition 13.....................................................................................ON AIR 13

.............................................................Downstream Keyers 14....................................................................................DSK TIE 14

..................................................................ON AIR 1, ON AIR 2 14...............................................................................DSK AUTO 14

.......................................................................Fade To Black 14..........................................................................................FTB 14

.......................................................................Using Macros 15

........................................Controlling The Auxiliary Outputs 15..............................................................................PARAMS 16

........................................................................Color Generator 16......................................Downstream Key (Downstream Keyer) 16

.............................................Upstream Key (Upstream Keyers) 17..................................USK Luma (Upstream Luminance Keyer) 17

...........................USK Chroma (Upstream Chrominance Keyer) 18......................................USK Pattern (Upstream Pattern Keyer) 18

.................................................................Media Player Source 18.............................................................................Audio Levels 19...........................................................................Audio Balance 19

.................................................................................WIPES 20...........................................................Transition Pattern Select 20

................................................................................Wipe Mask 20.........................................................................Dip Parameters 20

.................................................................................RATES 21........................................................................Transition Rates 21

.................................................................................SETUP 22................................................................................Brightness 22

....................................IP Address, Gateway and Subnet Mask 22.............................................................................Port & Mode 22

..............................................................Destination IP Address 23........................................................................Destination Port 23

..................................................................Input Source Labels 23.....................................................................................Macros 24

................................................................................Initialization 25......................................................................Firmware Update 25

.........................Updating The Firmware In Your Proton ! 26............Using The Proton Firmware Uploader For Windows 26

..............Using The Proton Firmware Uploader For MacOS 29.......................................................................................Setup 29

...............................................................................Connecting 29.................................................................................Uploading 30

........................................................................Troubleshooting 31

Configuring The Proton Switcher Control Surface For .........................................................Other Systems! 33

................................................................Self Test Mode! 35

....................................A Note About The LCD Displays! 35

..............................JLCooper Limited Factory Warranty! 36



WelcomeThanks for choosing the JLCooper Proton Switcher Control Surface to use with your switcher. Out of the box, this unit is designed to work with the Blackmagic Design ATEM Live Production Switchers. The Proton Switcher Control Surface can work concurrently with the ATEM Software Control, the Broadcast Panel and even other Proton Switcher Control Surfaces on the same network.

If you are using another switcher system, please refer to the section Configuring Your Proton Switcher Control Surface For Other Systems.

IntroductionThe Proton Switcher Control Surface is a control panel that allows essential control of the Blackmagic Design ATEM Live Production Switchers in a compact, desktop package.

Supported SystemsThe Proton Switcher Control Surface works with the following Blackmagic Design ATEM Live Production Switchers using the ATEM Switchers 6.9 Update:

• ATEM Television Studio

• ATEM 1 M/E Production Studio 4K

The Proton Switcher Control Surface has not been tested with the following Blackmagic Design ATEM Live Production Switchers:

• ATEM 2 M/E Broadcast Studio 4K

• ATEM 2 M/E Production Studio 4K

• ATEM Production Studio 4K

• ATEM 2 M/E Production Switcher

• ATEM 1 M/E Production Switcher

Features• Standalone control of supported Blackmagic Design ATEM Live Production Switchers without the need for a

separate computer.

• Can work concurrently with the ATEM Software Control, the Broadcast Panel and even other Proton Switcher Control Surfaces on the same network.

• Allows Program and Preview selection of external and internal sources.

• Provides control of Auxiliary Outputs*.*(In ATEM Live Production Switchers that have Auxiliary Outputs)

• Controls Cut, Mix, Dip,Wipe, DVE* and Stinger* transitions.*(In ATEM Live Production Switchers that are capable of DVE and Stinger transitions)

• Allows automatic and manual control of transitions using the dedicated hardware Transition Bar.

• Allows the selection of wipe patterns.





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Proton Panel

Getting StartedConnecting your Proton Switcher Control Surface to your ATEM Live Production Switcher is rather straightforward. The following two diagrams show the two most common scenarios.

Direct ConnectionIn this scenario, your Proton Switcher Control Surface is connected directly to your ATEM Live Production Switcher with a standard Ethernet cable. This usually referred to as a “Cat5” cable. This can be either a straight through cable or a crossover cable.

Connecting Through A NetworkIn this scenario, your Proton Switcher Control Surface is connected to your ATEM Live Production Switcher through an Ethernet Switch or Hub with a standard Ethernet cable. This usually referred to as a “Cat5” cable. This can be either a straight through cable or a crossover cable.

This may be a small isolated network or, it may be part of a larger network with other devices. This is also how the system is connected if you are also using the ATEM Software Control running on a computer or a Broadcast Panel.

(Optional)



Proton Switcher Control Surface Basic SetupYour Proton Switcher Control Surface has an Ethernet port for communications. To use your Proton Switcher Control Surface with your ATEM Live Production Switcher, you will need to configure the IP Address of your Proton Switcher Control Surface.

Recommended Settings For A Single ControllerHere is the recommended IP setting of a simple system with an ATEM Live Production Switcher, a single Proton Switcher Control Surface and a computer running the ATEM Software Control application.

Device Device IP Address

Destination IP Address

Port

ATEM Switcher 192.168.10.240 - -

Proton 192.168.10.11 192.168.10.240 9910

Computer running ATEM Software

Control192.168.10.12 192.168.10.240 -

Recommended Network Settings for a Simple SystemRecommended Network Settings for a Simple SystemRecommended Network Settings for a Simple SystemRecommended Network Settings for a Simple System

Setting The Proton To ATEM ModeNormally, your Proton is configured from the factory to work out of the box with the ATEM Switcher. However, if the unit shows the following after power up, don’t panic!

This is simply an alternate operational mode of your Proton intended for third party developers. The place your Proton into the ATEM mode of operation, simply perform the following:

1. Press and hold the SETUP button and power cycle your Proton.2. Release the SETUP button after the setup menu appears.3. Turn the leftmost encoder knob until the display shows Port & Mode.4. Turn the encoder below the OpMode label until it shows ATEM.5. Press the button marked Enter.6. Power cycle your Proton.

Your Proton will now power up in the ATEM Mode of operation.



Entering Setup Mode

To configure your Proton Switcher Control Surface, simply press the SETUP button.

After pressing the SETUP button, the following will appear on the Upper Graphic Display:

Turn the Selector Knob (to the left of the Upper Graphic Display) one click clockwise and the following will appear on the Upper Graphic Display:



Setting The IP AddressTo change the IP address of your Proton Switcher Control Surface, simply turn the encoders below each of the 4 IP address values to the desired IP address. You can push the encoder knob or press the x10 button to increment or decrement the values by 10.

Setting The Destination AddressAfter setting the IP Address of your Proton Switcher Control Surface, configure the Destination IP Address. This is the IP Address of your ATEM Television Studio. You can find the IP Address of your ATEM Television Studio in the Blackmagic ATEM Setup or in the ATEM Software Control. You can push the encoder knob or press the x10 button to increment or decrement the values by 10.

Setting The Destination PortVerify that the Destination Port is set to 9910. To change the port that your Proton Switcher Control Surface uses to communicate with the host, simply turn the encoder below the Port label to the desired port number. You can push the encoder knob or press the x10 button to increment or decrement the port value by 10. You can press the x100 button to increment or decrement the port value by 100.

Note: You can press the x10 and x100 buttons simultaneously to increment or decrement the value by 1000.



Setting The Gateway

The Gateway address can be left as it is. You can push the encoder knob or press the x10 button to increment or decrement the values by 10.

Setting The Subnet Mask

The Subnet Mask should be 255.255.255.0 unless your network is setup differently. You can push the encoder knob or press the x10 button to increment or decrement the values by 10.

Saving The Configuration

After you are done configuring your Proton Switcher Control Surface, simply press the Enter button to store the configuration. You will need to power cycle your Proton Switcher Control Surface to load the new configuration.



Using Your Proton Switcher Control SurfaceYour Proton Switcher Control Surface duplicates many of the basic features of the ATEM Software Control and Broadcast Panel. This manual assumes that you are familiar with using the ATEM Television Studio or ATEM 1 M/E Production Studio 4K with the ATEM Software Control and/or Broadcast Panel. It also assumes that you have ATEM Television Studio or ATEM 1 M/E Production Studio 4K connected to your video sources and outputs.

For greater detail and the latest information, please consult the ATEM Live Production Switchers Installation And Operation Manual.

This manual was developed for the ATEM Television Studio and ATEM 1 M/E Production Studio 4K with ATEM firmware version 6.9. If you are using a different firmware/hardware version in your ATEM Television Studio or ATEM 1 M/E Production Studio 4K, some features covered in this manual may be different or not be available in your system.

Mix Effects

The Source Names Display, Program Buttons, Preview Buttons and Shift Button allow you to select the sources that are switched to the Program and Preview Buses.

Source Names DisplayThe Source Names Displays shows a short description of the Program and Preview Buttons below it. These can be the ATEM Television Studios or ATEM 1 M/E Production Studio 4K external inputs or internal sources (such as Black, Color Bars, Media Players) or. These labels can be modified in the Settings menu of the ATEM Software Control application.

When the SHIFT button is pressed, the sources associated of the Program and Preview Buttons will change to another set of sources. These are called Shifted Sources. The Source Names Displays will change to display the current set of sources.

Program BusThe Program Buttons are used to switch sources to the Program Bus. The source on the Program Bus is shown by a red illuminated button.

Preview BusThe Preview Buttons are used to switch sources to the Preview Bus. The source on the Preview Bus is shown by a green illuminated button. During a transition, the Preview Button illuminate red to show that it is mixed into the Program Bus.



SHIFTThe SHIFT Button allows you to change the sources associated with the Program and Preview Buttons.

With the ATEM Television Studio, when the Shift Button is off, the Program and Preview Buttons allow you to select external sources 1 - 6, Black and Color Bars. When the Shift Button is illuminated, the Program and Preview Buttons allow you to select Shifted Sources such as the Color Generators, Media Players and Downstream Keys.

With the ATEM 1 M/E Production Studio 4K, when the Shift Button is off, the Program and Preview Buttons allow you to select external sources 1 - 8. When the Shift Button is illuminated, the Program and Preview Buttons allow you to select Shifted Sources such as Black, Color Bars, the Color Generators, and the Media Players.

Program/Preview Button

ATEM Television StudioATEM Television Studio Program/Preview Button

ATEM 1 M/E Production Studio 4KATEM 1 M/E Production Studio 4KProgram/Preview Button Shift Released Shift Pressed

Program/Preview Button Shift Released Shift Pressed

1 Input 1 Color Generator 1 1 Input 1 Input 9

2 Input 2 Color Generator 2 2 Input 2 Input 10

3 Input 3 Media Player 1 3 Input 3 Black

4 Input 4 Media Player 1 Key 4 Input 4 Color Bars

5 Input 5 Media Player 2 5 Input 5 Color Generator 1

6 Input 6 Media Player 2 Key 6 Input 6 Color Generator 2

7 Black DSK 1 7 Input 7 Media Player 1

8 Color Bars DSK 2 8 Input 8 Media Player 2

Unshifted and Shifted SourcesUnshifted and Shifted SourcesUnshifted and Shifted SourcesUnshifted and Shifted SourcesUnshifted and Shifted SourcesUnshifted and Shifted SourcesUnshifted and Shifted Sources

Transition Control And Upstream KeyersThe ATEM Television Studio and ATEM 1 M/E Production Studio 4K allow various ways to switch between sources. Your Proton Switcher Control Surface allows you to quickly select the transition appropriate for the situation.

CUT

The Cut Button allows you to perform an immediate transition between the sources on the Program and Preview Busses. It does this irrespective of the Transition Type selected.

AUTOThe Auto Button allows to perform an automatic, timed transition between the sources on the Program and Preview Busses. It uses the selected transition (Mix, Dip or Wipe) at the rate specified in the RATES menu.

When used with the ATEM 1M/E, if the Stinger and DVE transition is selected with the ATEM Software Control, the Auto Button will cause the selected Stinger or DVE transition to take place.

During the Auto Transition, the Auto Button will illuminate red to indicate that a transition is in process. The bargraph next to the T-Bar will show the progress of the transition.



T-Bar and T-Bar Indicator

The Transition Bar or T-Bar allows the operator to manually control a transition. During a manual transition, the Auto Button will illuminate red to indicate that a transition is in process. The bargraph next to the T-Bar will show the progress of the transition.

When used with the ATEM 1M/E, if the Stinger and DVE transition is selected with the ATEM Software Control, the T-Bar will cause the selected Stinger or DVE transition to take place.

Transition Type ButtonsThe MIX, DIP and WIPE buttons allow you to specify the style of transition that takes place. The button of the selected transition type will be illuminated. The graphic above shows the Wipe transition selected.

When used with the ATEM 1M/E, to select the DVE transition, press the MIX and DIP buttons simultaneously. To select the STINGER transition, press the DIP and WIPE buttons simultaneously. When the DVE transition is selected, the MIX and DIP buttons are illuminated. When the STINGER transition is selected, the DIP and WIPE buttons are illuminated.

PREV TRANS

The PREV TRANS button allows you to preview a transition on the Preview Bus while leaving the Program Bus unaffected. The ATEM Television Studio does not support previewing a Fade To Black transition.

Next Transition

The BKGD and KEY1 buttons allow you to select sources that will transition to the Program Bus with the next transition.

ON AIR

The ON AIR button allows to immediately place or remove the Upstream Keyer on the Program Bus. This button illuminates red when the Upstream Keyer is shown on the Program Bus.



DVE Stinger

Downstream Keyers

DSK TIE

The DSK1 TIE and DSK2 TIE buttons allow you to place Downstream Key 1 and/or Downstream Key 2 on the Preview output. When a transition occurs, the selected source with Downstream Key 1 and/or Downstream Key 2 will be shown on the Program Bus. The transition style and rate is the same as a normal transition.

ON AIR 1, ON AIR 2

The ON AIR 1 and ON AIR 2 buttons allow you to immediately add or remove Downstream Key 1 or Downstream Key 2 video to/from the Program Bus. The ON AIR 1 and ON AIR 2 buttons illuminate red when the Downstream Key is being displayed on the Program Bus.

DSK AUTOThe DSK1 AUTO and DSK2 AUTO buttons allow you to add or remove Downstream Key 1 or Downstream Key 2 video to/from the Program Bus at a preset rate. The transition rate can be changed in RATES menu under Transition Rates. The buttons illuminate red when the Downstream Key is being displayed on the Program Bus The DSK1 AUTO and DSK2 AUTO buttons illuminate red when the Downstream Key is in the process of being added to or removed from the Program Bus. The ON AIR 1 and ON AIR 2 buttons illuminate red when the Downstream Key is being displayed on the Program Bus.

Fade To Black

FTBThe FTB button allows to perform an automatic, timed transition on the Program to and from Black. It uses the selected transition (Mix, Dip or Wipe) at the rate specified in the RATES menu.

During the transition, the FTB button will illuminate red to indicate that a transition is in process. The bargraph next to the T-Bar will show the progress of the transition.

After the transition the FTB button will flash red to indicate that the Program Bus is showing a Black screen. The Program Button will turn off to show that that source is no longer shown on the Program Bus.

The FTB button will flash red until it is pressed again to perform a transition from Black. The ATEM Television Studio does not support previewing a Fade To Black transition.



Using MacrosThe Macro buttons allows you to recall a series of button presses. This is useful for repeated, complex operations that require multiple keystrokes to perform.

Note: The macro functionality of your Proton is separate and not related to the macro functionality of the ATEM Software Control.

Using a Macro

Before using a macro, you will need to program a macro. This is detailed later in this manual. To playback a macro, simply perform the following:

1. Press the button above one of the Macro labels. The button will illuminate green.

2. The unit will playback the macro by stepping through the keypresses and delays defined in the macro.3. After the macro playback is complete, the button above the Macro label will illuminate extinguish.

If Loop is set to On, your Proton will restart the Macro and display ‘Looping’.

Controlling The Auxiliary OutputsNote: The ATEM Television Studio does not have Auxiliary Outputs so this function is not present when your Proton used with the ATEM Television Studio.

The Auxiliary Outputs of the ATEM 1 M/E Production Studio 4K can be controlled from the large graphic display. Simply turn the encoder below the Aux 1, Aux 2 or Aux 3 labels to change the source routed to the corresponding Auxiliary Outputs. Press the encoder knob for the selection to take effect.



PARAMSMost of the switcher parameters can be viewed and set using the Parameters menu. Press the PARMS button and your Proton will enter the Parameters menu. The PARMS button will illuminate blue to indicate you are in the Parameters menu. To exit, press the PARMS button when you are done and your Proton will exit the Parameters menu. The PARMS button will extinguish to indicate you have exited the Parameters menu.

Color Generator

The Color Generator menu allows you to specify the parameters of the two built in color generators.

Gen

Hue

Sat

Lum

This selects the internal color generator to modify.This sets the color hue of the selected internal color generator.This sets the color saturation of the selected internal color generator.This sets the luminance of the selected internal color generator.

To change the values, simply turn the encoder below each parameter to the desired value. You can push the encoder knob or press the button labelled x10 to increment or decrement the value by 10. You can press the button labelled x100 to increment or decrement the value by 100.


Downstream Key (Downstream Keyer)The DSK menus allow you to set the parameters of the downstream keyers.

DSK

Masked

PreMult

Invert

Clip

Gain

Top

Bottom

Left

Right

FillSrc

KeySrc

This selects the downstream keyer to modify.This allows you to crop the key using the Top, Bottom, Left and Right values in the following page.Configures the key to use a premultiplied key.Inverts the selected key. This only applies when the key is not a premultiplied key.This adjusts the threshold of the key.This adjusts the softness of the key edge.This sets the top cropping of the key.This sets the bottom cropping of the key.This sets the left side cropping of the key.This sets the right side cropping of the key.This sets the source of the Fill material.Note: When Media Player 1 or Media Player 2 is selected, the Key Source is set to Media Player 1 Key or Media Player 2 Key by the ATEM switcher.This sets the source of the Key.

To change the values, simply turn the encoder below each parameter to the desired value.



When the Masked value is set to ‘On’, the Top, Bottom, Left and Right values allow you to crop the key.



Upstream Key (Upstream Keyers)The Upstream Keyer menu pages allow you to configure settings for the Upstream Keyer. These are common settings that apply to luminance (Luma), chrominance (Chroma) and pattern keying.

The Upstream Keyer menu pages allow you to set the type of Upstream keying and the sources associated with the Upstream Keyer.

KeyType

FillSrc

KeySrc

Top

Bottom

Left

Right

This sets the type of keying for Upstream Keyer. Valid selections are Luma, Chroma and Pattern. Each one of these keyer types have their own menu pages for settings.Note: Only Upstream Keyer 1 is supported. Note: DVE is not supported.This sets the fill source of the Upstream Keyer.Note: When Media Player 1 or Media Player 2 is selected, the Key Source is set to Media Player 1 Key or Media Player 2 Key by the ATEM switcher.This sets the key source of the Upstream Keyer. You must enable PreMult option in the Key Luma menu.This sets the top edge cropping of the key. This sets the bottom edge cropping of the key.This sets the left side cropping of the key.This sets the right side cropping of the key.

To change the values, simply turn the encoder below each parameter to the desired value.

When the Masked value is set to ‘On’, the Key Base b menu page allows you to set the cropping of the Upstream Keyer. The Top, Bottom, Left and Right values can be adjusted.

USK Luma (Upstream Luminance Keyer)This menu changes the parameters for the Upstream Keyer when it is configured for Luminance Keying.

PreMult

Invert

Clip

Gain

Configures the key to use a premultiplied key.Inverts the selected key. This only applies when the key is not a premultiplied key.This adjusts the threshold of the key.This adjusts the softness of the key edge.



Left/Right-4.00 0.00 +4.00

Left/Right-4.00 0.00 +4.00

Left/Right-4.00 0.00 +4.00

+3.00

Top/Bottom

-3.00

BreakingNews

+3.00

Top/Bottom

-3.00

+3.00

Top/Bottom

-3.00

Mask Values for 4:3 Aspect VideoMask Values for 4:3 Aspect VideoMask Values for 4:3 Aspect VideoMask Values for 4:3 Aspect Video

Left/Right-16.00 0.00 +16.00

Left/Right-16.00 0.00 +16.00

Left/Right-16.00 0.00 +16.00

+9.00

Top/Bottom

-9.00

BreakingNews

+9.00

Top/Bottom

-9.00

+9.00

Top/Bottom

-9.00

Mask Values for 16:9 Aspect VideoMask Values for 16:9 Aspect VideoMask Values for 16:9 Aspect VideoMask Values for 16:9 Aspect Video



USK Chroma (Upstream Chrominance Keyer)This menu changes the parameters for the Upstream Keyer when it is configured for Chrominance Keying

Hue

Gain

Y-Surp

Lift

Narrow

This selects the hue that will be replaced.This adjusts how much color near the selected color hue that is replaced.This adjusts the black level of the removed region.This adjusts how low saturation values of the keyed color are excluded from the key.This reduces the colors that are excluded from the key. Use this if wanted colors in the fill source are similar to the chroma key color. Enabling this can also help you determine the best hue for the scene.



USK Pattern (Upstream Pattern Keyer)This menu changes the parameters for the Upstream Keyer when it is configured for keying on a pattern.

InvPat

Size

Sym

Pattern

Soft

X Pos

Y Pos

Inverts the pattern.This adjusts the size of the selected pattern.This adjusts the shape of the selected pattern. When a rectangular or circle pattern is selected, it allows you to alter the aspect ratio. This selects the pattern used for keying.This allows you to change the edge of the key. A value of 0% specifies a hard edge.This adjust the horizontal position of the pattern center.This adjust the vertical position of the pattern center.



Media Player Source

This allows you to specify the clip from the Media Pool that is assigned to the two Media Players.

MP1 Src

MP2 Src

This selects the still image or video clip from the Media Pool that is loaded to Media Player 1.This selects the still image or video clip from the Media Pool that is loaded to Media Player 1.Note: The ATEM Television Studio only supports still images.

To select the still image or video clip loaded into Media Player 1 or Media Player 2, simply turn the encoder below each parameter to the desired value.

Take care in adjusting these values as it immediately changes the loaded clip in the Media Player. If a Media Player is routed to the Program Bus, this change will be visible on the Program Output.



Audio Levels

The Audio Levels pages allow you to change the audio levels of various sources and the Program Output.

Input1

Input2

Input3

Input4

Input5

Input6

Input7

Input8

Input9

Input10

MP1

MP2

Master

Ext

RCA

XLR

This adjusts the audio level of Input 1.This adjusts the audio level of Input 2.This adjusts the audio level of Input 3.This adjusts the audio level of Input 4.This adjusts the audio level of Input 5.This adjusts the audio level of Input 6.This adjusts the audio level of Input 7.*This adjusts the audio level of Input 8.*This adjusts the audio level of Input 9.*This adjusts the audio level of Input 10.*This adjusts the audio level of Media Player 1.**This adjusts the audio level of Media Player 2.**This adjusts the audio level of the Program Output.This adjusts the audio level of the External AES/EBU Audio Input.*This adjusts the audio level of the External RCA Audio Input.*This adjusts the audio level of the External XLR Audio Input.** If present in switcher.** Only with switchers that are able to play video clips.

To change the audio level of a source, simply turn the encoder below each parameter to the desired value.

Audio Balance

The Audio Balance pages allow you to change the stereo balance of various sources.

Input1

Input2

Input3

Input4

Input5

Input6

Input7

Input8

Input9

Input10

MP1

MP2

Ext

RCA

XLR

This adjusts the stereo balance of Input 1.This adjusts the stereo balance of Input 2.This adjusts the stereo balance of Input 3.This adjusts the stereo balance of Input 4.This adjusts the stereo balance of Input 5.This adjusts the stereo balance of Input 6.This adjusts the stereo balance of Input 7.*This adjusts the stereo balance of Input 8.*This adjusts the stereo balance of Input 9.*This adjusts the stereo balance of Input 10.*This adjusts the stereo balance of Media Player 1.**This adjusts the stereo balance of Media Player 2.**This adjusts the stereo balance of the External AES/EBU Audio Input.*This adjusts the stereo balance of the External RCA Audio Input.*This adjusts the stereo balance of the External XLR Audio Input.** If present in switcher.** Only with switchers that are able to play video clips.

To change the stereo balance of a source, simply turn the encoder below each parameter to the desired value.



WIPESThis menu allows you to set the how Wipe and Dip transitions are performed. Press the WIPES button and your Proton will enter the Wipe and Dip transitions menu. The WIPES button will illuminate blue to indicate you are in the Wipe and Dip transitions menu. To exit, press the WIPES button when you are done and your Proton will exit the Wipe and Dip transitions menu. The WIPES button will extinguish to indicate you have exited the Wipe and Dip transitions menu.

Transition Pattern SelectThis menu allows you to select the specific pattern that is used during a Wipe transition.

Select This allows you to select the pattern used during a Wipe transition.

To change the pattern, simply turn the encoder below the Select label to the desired pattern.

Wipe Mask

This menu allows you to configure the specifics of how a Wipe transition is performed.

Rate

Pattern

Width

FillSource

Symm

Softness

X Pos

Y Pos

Reverse

FlipFlop

This sets the rate at which the Wipe transition occurs.This sets the pattern that is used in the Wipe transition.This sets the edge thickness of the pattern.

This sets the source used for the edge of the pattern.

This adjusts the shape of the selected pattern. When a rectangular or circle pattern is selected, it allows you to alter the aspect ratio.This allows you to change the edge of the key. A value of 0% specifies a hard edge.This adjust the horizontal position of the pattern center.This adjust the vertical position of the pattern center.Inverts the pattern.This allows you to change the direction of the Wipe transition.When FlipFlop is off, each transition occurs in the same direction.When FlipFlop is on, each transition occurs in the opposite direction.



Dip Parameters

This menu allows you to set the how a Dip transition is performed.

SourceThis allows you to set the source of the video that occurs during a Dip transition.

To change the video source, simply turn the encoder below the Source label to the desired source. This can be any external video input or internal source.



RATESThis menu allows you to set the rate at which most transitions are performed. Press the RATES button and your Proton will enter the Transition Rates Menu. The RATES button will illuminate blue to indicate you are in the Transition Rates Menu. To exit, press the RATES button when you are done and your Proton will exit the Transition Rates Menu. The RATES button will extinguish to indicate you have exited the Transition RATES menu

Transition Rates

This menu allows you to set the rate at which most transitions are performed. These do not affect the transition that occur when using the T-Bar or the CUT button.

Wipe

FTB

DSK 1

DSK 2

Dip

Mix

This sets the rate that a Wipe transition occurs when the AUTO button is pressed.This sets the rate that a Fade To Black transition occurs when the FTB button is pressed.This sets the rate that Downstream Key 1 is added over the top of the Program Output when the DSK1 AUTO button is pressed.This sets the rate that Downstream Key 2 is added over the top of the Program Output when the DSK2 AUTO button is pressed.This sets the rate that a Dip transition occurs when the AUTO button is pressed.This sets the rate that a Mix transition occurs when the AUTO button is pressed.

To change the values, simply turn the encoder below each parameter to the desired value. You can push the encoder knob or press the button labelled x10 to increment or decrement the value by 10.



SETUPThis menu allows you to setup the various Proton specific settings of the unit. This menu also contains various utility and maintenance items.

BrightnessThis menu allows you to change the illumination of the buttons and displays.

Btn Off

Btn On

LCDs

This sets the illumination of the buttons when they are not selected or active.This sets the illumination of the buttons when they are selected or active.This sets the illumination of the upper and lower LCD.

To change the illumination values, simply turn the encoder below each parameter to the desired value. You can push the encoder knob or press the button labelled x10 to increment or decrement the value by 10.

IP Address, Gateway and Subnet MaskThese menus allows you to set the network settings of your Proton.

IP Address

Gateway

Subnet Mask

This sets the IP Address of your Proton. This is different from the IP Address of your ATEM Switcher.This sets the IP Address of the gateway or router of your network.You will not need to us this unless you are communicating through a router.If you are connecting your Proton to an ATME switcher within a local network, this can be ignored. If you are directly connecting your Proton to an ATME switcher, this can be ignored.This sets the subnet mask of your Proton. It should match the subnet of your network. If you are directly connecting your Proton to an ATME switcher, this can be set to 255.255.255.0.

To change the values, simply turn the encoder below each parameter to the desired value. You can push the encoder knob or press the button labelled x10 to increment or decrement the value by 10.

Port & ModeThis menu allows you to set the operational mode of your Proton.

Port

Mode

OpMode

This sets the UDP or TCP port of your Proton. When the OpMode is set to ATEM, this value is automatically set.Note: In ATEM Mode, this value will increment after every power cycle.When the OpMode is set to Host, this value is set by the user.This sets the communications mode of your Proton.When the OpMode is set to ATEM, this value is automatically set to UDP.This sets the operational mode of your Proton.To use your Proton with an ATEM Switcher, set this to ATEM.To use your Proton with a third-party application, set this to Host.

To change the values, simply turn the encoder below each parameter to the desired value. You can push the encoder knob or press the button labelled x10 to increment or decrement the port value by 10. You can press the button labelled x100 to increment or decrement the port value by 100.

Note: You can press the x10 and x100 buttons simultaneously to increment or decrement the port value by 1000.



Destination IP Address

Destination PortThis menu allows you to set the port of ATEM Switcher that your Proton will communicate with.

Dest IP Address

Dest Port

This sets the IP Address that your Proton uses to find the ATEM Switcher.

This sets the Port that your Proton uses to find the ATEM Switcher. Normally, this will be 9910. You will not need to change this unless you are communicating through a router.

To change the values, simply turn the encoder below each parameter to the desired value. You can push the encoder knob or press the button labelled x10 to increment or decrement the port value by 10. You can press the button labelled x100 to increment or decrement the port value by 100.

Note: You can press the x10 and x100 buttons simultaneously to increment or decrement the port value by 1000.

Input Source LabelsThis menu allows you to change the short label of the Input Sources.

Clear

x10

LowerCaseUpperCaseSymbols

Enter

Clears the short label of an Input Source.Increment or decrement the character by 10.

This allows you to select between lower case, upper case and symbol characters.

Saves the short label of an Input Source.

To change the short label of an Input Source, simply press the Program button of the Input Source you wish to change. The short label will then appear on screen. Use the 4 encoder knobs to change the characters of the label.

To clear the label, press the CLEAR button.

If you select the wrong, Input Source to label, simply press the intended Program button of the Input Source you wish to change. The previous label will be left unchanged.

When you are done entering the label, press the ENTER button.

If you make a mistake, simply press the SETUP button to exit without saving.



MacrosThis menu allows you to record a series of button presses for later playback. This is useful for repeated, complex operations that require multiple keystrokes to perform.

Note: The macro functionality of your Proton is separate and not related to the macro functionality of the ATEM Software Control.

Learn

Step

Insert Dly1

Insert Dly2

Macro

Loop

Dly1

Dly2

Pressing this button allows you to record a series of button presses. The sequence of button presses is stored in one of five macros. The Learn button illuminates red when your Proton is recording button presses. To stop recording , simply press the Learn button again and the button will extinguish.This allows a macro to be played back one operation at a time. This makes it easier to review the steps of the macro.This allows you to insert a delay between operations. The duration is set by DLY1.This allows you to insert a delay between operations. The duration is set by DLY2.This selects the macro to program.This allows you to set loop playing a macro on/off. Displays Loop status,This sets the duration of DLY1 in seconds and frames. Press knob for x10.The maximum delay is 127 frames (4 seconds, 7 frames at 30fps).This sets the duration of DLY2 in seconds and frames. Press knob for x10.The maximum delay is 255 frames (8 seconds, 15 frames at 30fps).

Accessing the Macro Menu

1. Press SETUP to enter the SETUP menu.2. Turn the encoder knob to the left of the display so the Macros menu appears.

Defining a Macro

To define a macro, perform the following:

1. Select the specific macro (1, 2, 3, 4) that you wish to program. To do this, turn the encoder above the Macro label.

2. Press the button above the Learn label. The button will illuminate red.3. Press the first button you wish to program into the macro.4. To insert a delay between keystrokes, press either of the buttons directly above the Delay1 or Delay2

labels. The duration of delays are set by the encoders directly below the Delay1 or Delay2 labels.5. Continue adding buttons and delays until you are finished.6. To complete the Macro, press the button above the Learn label to extinguish the button.

Reviewing a Macro

To review the sequence of a macro, perform the following:Note: Reviewing a macro will send cause that sequence of operations to be performed. You should not review a macro if you are in a live production situation.

1. Press the button above the Step label. The button will illuminate green.2. The unit will step through the defined operations. The Loop value will show if the macro will loop.3. When the review is complete, the button above the Step label will illuminate extinguish.

Using a Macro

To playback a macro, perform the following:

1. Press the button above one of the Macro labels. The button will illuminate green.2. The unit will playback the macro by stepping through the keypresses and delays defined in the macro.3. After the macro playback is complete, the button above the Macro label will illuminate extinguish.

If Loop is set to On, your Proton will restart the Macro and display ‘Looping’.



InitializationThis menu allows you to reset the settings for your Proton.

Unit Reset

T-Bar Calib

Execute

This resets all your Proton specific values to factory defaults. This does not modify any values in your ATEM Switcher.

This allows you to calibrate the positional sensing of the T-Bar.

This will cause the unit reset or T-Bar calibration to be performed.

Firmware UpdateThis menu allows you to update the firmware of your Proton.

Enter This starts the process of updating the firmware in your Proton.

To update the firmware in your Proton, you will need to use the Proton Firmware Updater. This is covered in mer detail in the following section.



Updating The Firmware In Your ProtonUsing The Proton Firmware Uploader For Windows

To use the Proton Firmware Uploader, simply launch the software. After the utility launches, you will see the following screen:

Before you can upload firmware to your Proton, you will need to select the firmware file that you wish to upload to the unit. To do that, click on File and Open. This will cause the following File Open Dialog Box to appear:

Simply select the appropriate firmware file you wish to upload to the unit and click on Open. The Proton Firmware Uploader will now show the firmware file in the Firmware File box as shown below:



To begin uploading the firmware file to the unit, click on the Load and Start button. The Proton Firmware Uploader will now establish a connection to the unit and start to upload the firmware data to the unit.

You will see a visual confirmation on the unit that the unit is in the process of updating the firmware.

• The unit will display Firmware Update Taking Place.

You will also see the following activity in the Proton Firmware Uploader window:

• Progress will be shown on the progress bar.

• Data being sent to the unit is shown in the white list box.

• The connection status will be shown at the bottom of the window.



When the Proton Firmware Uploader has completed transferring the firmware data, the utility will disconnect from the unit.

You will see the following status in the Proton Firmware Uploader window:

• The progress bar will be all the way to the right.

• The list box will have the entry Done! Unit is ready to use.

• The connection status will change to Not Connected.

The unit will begin updating the firmware in the unit. This will only take a second or two but it's important that the unit not be disturbed of powered down during this time.

After the unit has completed updating the firmware, the unit will reboot and display the normal power up message with the new firmware version.



Using The Proton Firmware Uploader For MacOSThe firmware for the JLCooper Proton can be updated from your Macintosh™ computer. You will need a firmware file, supplied by JLCooper and the Proton Firmware Updater application which can be downloaded from the JLCooper website.

SetupThe firmware file will have a name similar to “Proton v1xx” with the extension “.hex”. After downloading, the Proton Firmware Updater application should be placed in the Applications folder.

Before running the Firmware Updater, you need to set your Proton’s IP Address. This is covered in the Proton Switcher Control Surface Basic Setup section of this manual. Also, you need to put your Proton in Firmware Update Mode. To do this, press the Setup button. Then turn the Selector knob to the left of the upper graphic display until the display shows “Firmware Update”. Press the Enter button and you should see “Firmware Update in progress. Do Not remove power”.

There are two ways to launch the Proton Firmware Updater. First, you can just double-click its icon, just as you would with any other application.

Or you can drag the hex firmware file over the Proton icon and release the mouse.

ConnectingThe first screen you will see after launching is for entering your Proton’s IP address. This is the address you entered when setting up your Proton. See the Proton Switcher Control Surface Basic Setup section of this manual for more information.

The firmware updater remembers the last address you entered, so if you have run it previously and you haven’t changed your Proton’s address since then, the correct address will already be showing. Once you have entered the address, click on Connect to Proton.



Uploading

A connection should be established pretty quickly, then you will be taken to the following screen, where you can choose the hex file to upload.

The name of the last hex file you chose will be displayed. If you haven’t chosen a file yet the words “Choose a Firmware File” will be shown instead. As with the IP Address, the Firmware Updater remembers the last hex file chosen. If you launched the Updater by dragging a hex file onto the Updater’s icon, then that file will already be loaded and ready for updating.

Once a file is chosen, the Update Proton Firmware button will become enabled. Click on it to actually send the hex data to your Proton.

The Updater will keep you informed of it’s progress.

When the update is complete, your Proton will restart, and the Updater will display this screen. Click Finish to quit.



Troubleshooting

Updating your Proton’s firmware should be a trouble free process. There are only a couple of reasons you might encounter any issues.

If the Updater isn’t able to connect to your Proton immediately, it displays the spinning gear until it either succeeds or times out.

If it times out without establishing a connection, you will see this screen.

The most likely causes of this error are an incorrect IP address, your Proton is not powered on, your Proton isn’t connected to your computer, or your Proton is not in Update Firmware Mode. Click Try Again to return to the IP Address screen, then try to resolve any of these issues and click on Connect to Proton.

If an error occurs during the actual updating process, you will see this message.



This is very unlikely to happen, but the most probable cause would be a corrupted hex file. Try downloading it again from JLCooper then click on Try Again. This will take you back to the IP Address screen where you can start the process over. Make sure to choose the newly downloaded hex file when asked.

Whether you Try Again or Quit, make sure and toggle your Proton’s power after an Update Failure. This will restore the previous version of your Proton’s firmware. An Update Failure will not affect your Proton. It will continue to operate as it was before the update attempt.

If the issue persists contact JLCooper Support (JLCooper Support Request). Be sure and include the error code, which will appear just below the words Firmware Update Failed.



http://jlcooper.com/_php/support_request.php


Configuring The Proton Switcher Control Surface For Other SystemsYour Proton Switcher Control Surface has an Ethernet port for communications. The Expansion port is intended to extend the unit functionality by adding peripherals. Currently, this port is not currently used.

Your Proton Switcher Control Surface is capable of the following communications modes:

ATEM UDPThis is the default mode of operation. In this mode of operation, the unit controls a Blackmagic Design ATEM Live Production switcher.

HOST TCP/IP

In this mode of operation, your Proton Switcher Control Surface acts as a TCP server. The unit waits on the network for a host to initiate a socket connection. Your Proton Switcher Control Surface does not utilize the ATEM protocol. Instead, it sends simple three-byte messages when a button is pressed, an encoder is turned or the T-Bar is moved. It also responds to messages that allow the host to dynamically modify the button illumination, write text and graphics to the displays and control the bargraph.

HOST UDP

In this mode of operation, your Proton Switcher Control Surface communicates via UDP. Your Proton Switcher Control Surface does not utilize the ATEM protocol. Instead, it sends simple three-byte messages when a button is pressed, an encoder is turned or the T-Bar is moved. It also responds to messages that allow the host to dynamically modify the button illumination, write text and graphics to the displays and control the bargraph.

Because your Proton Switcher Control Surface is intended to work with the Blackmagic Design ATEM Live Production switchers, the unit ships from the factory in ‘ATEM Mode’. To use your Proton Switcher Control Surface with your host application, the unit will need to be switched to ‘Host Mode’.

Your Proton Switcher Control Surface can be switched to ‘Host Mode’ by pressing the SETUP button.

Note: If your Proton Switcher Control Surface is already in the Host Mode, you will need to hold the SETUP button while powering on the unit to enter Setup Mode.

After pressing the SETUP button, the Illumination menu will appear on the Upper Graphic Display.

Turn the Selector Knob (to the left of the Upper Graphic Display) one click clockwise and the following will appear on the Upper Graphic Display:

To change the IP address of your Proton Switcher Control Surface, simply turn the encoders below each of the 4 IP address values to the desired IP address. You can push the encoder knob or press the x10 button to increment or decrement the values by 10.

Turn the Selector Knob one more click clockwise and the following will appear on the Upper Graphic Display:



To change your Proton Switcher Control Surface Operational Mode to ‘Host Mode’ simply turn the encoder below the OpMode label until the value is ‘Host’.

Your Proton Switcher Control Surface can communicate to the host via TCP or UDP. To change the Proton Switcher Control Surface Communication Mode simply turn the encoder below the Mode label to the desired mode of operation.

To change the port that your Proton Switcher Control Surface uses to communicate with the host, simply turn the encoder below the Port label to the desired port number. You can push the encoder knob or press the x10 button to increment or decrement the port value by 10. You can press the x100 button to increment or decrement the port value by 100.


After you are done configuring your Proton Switcher Control Surface, simply press the Enter button to store the configuration. You will need to power cycle your Proton Switcher Control Surface to load the new configuration.



Self Test ModeTo verify the operation of the various buttons and displays, your Proton Switcher Control Surface has a built in Test Mode. To enter this Test Mode, simply press and hold the unlabelled button immediately to the left of the BKGD button while powering on the unit.

When the unit is in the Test Mode, the following will occur:

• The Upper Display will flash the text “Graphics Test”.

• The Lower Display will show the power up text including the firmware version.

• The buttons will illuminate white at approximately 10% brightness.

• Pressing a button will cause it to illuminate at 100% brightness.

• Releasing a button will cause it to fully extinguish

You can exit the Test Mode by simply power cycling the unit.

A Note About The LCD DisplaysThe graphic displays in this unit use a liquid crystal technology. Because of this fact, the displays are susceptible to a phenomenon known by a few terms: Image Persistence, Image Retention or Image Sticking. This is also inaccurately referred to as Image Burn In.

This occurs when a static image is displayed over a prolonged period of time. All LCDs are susceptible to Image Persistence to varying degrees. The degree of this behavior depends on the image pattern, the duration of the fixed image, the internal temperature and natural liquid crystal material production variations.

This phenomenon is due to electrically charged particles (ions) that are normally present in the liquid crystal material. These ions can collect at the LCD panel electrodes. These ions cause a parasitic electric field which prevents the liquid crystal molecules from returning to their normal relaxed state. The result is observed when the screen image is changed and an inverted residual image of the previous image can be seen. This is known as Image Retention.

This phenomenon is purely cosmetic and does not affect the performance characteristics of the displays or unit as a whole.

Luckily, this phenomenon is temporary and reversible in most cases. Usually, Image Persistence can be removed by simply turning the unit off periodically for a period of time.

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JLCooper Limited Factory WarrantyJLCooper Electronics ("JLCooper") warrants this product to be free of defects in materials or workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase. This warranty is non-transferable and the benefits apply only to the original owner. Proof of purchase in the form of an itemized sales receipt is required for warranty coverage. To receive service under warranty, it is recommended that customers first submit a support request at:


Customers can also email JLCooper factory service ([email protected]) or call 310-322-9990 to obtain service instructions. Details, including specific model, serial number, date and place of purchase and a complete description of the problem will be required. If it is determined that the product needs to be returned to the factory for service, a Return Form will need to be completed and an RMA number will be issued. Please do not return products without first receiving an RMA number.

Upon issuance of return authorization, the product should be packed in the original shipping materials and shipped prepaid and insured to: Service Department, JLCooper Electronics, 142 Arena Street, El Segundo, CA 90245. Please include the following: copy of the sales receipt, your name and address (no P.O. Boxes, please), a brief description of the problem, and any other related items discussed with the service department and considered necessary to evaluate the product or effect a repair.

The return authorization number must be clearly written on the outside of the package. JLCooper will at its option, without charge for parts or labor, either repair or replace the defective part(s) or unit. Carriage, insurance, customs duties, impounds, tariffs, taxes, surcharges, brokerage fees and other shipping costs are not covered by this warranty. JLCooper's normal repair turn around time at the factory is approximately 7 business days from receipt of product to return shipping. Your actual turn around time will also include return transit time. Actual turn around time will vary depending upon many factors including the repeatability of the reported complaint, the availability of parts required for repair, the availability of related products needed to evaluate the product, etc. Priority services are available at additional cost. These should be discussed with the service technician at the time the return authorization is issued.

This warranty provides only the benefits specified and does not cover defects or repairs needed as result of acts beyond the control of JLCooper including but not limited to; abuse, failure to operate in accordance with the procedures outlined in this owner's manual; nor does it cover damage from accident, negligence, using incorrect power supply, modification, alteration, improper use, unauthorized servicing, tampering, ingress of foreign matter; nor for damage from natural or man-made events such as, but not limited to flooding, lightning, electrostatic discharge, tornadoes, earthquake, fire, etc.

THE DURATION OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER IMPLIED OR EXPRESS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN. JLCOOPER HEREBY EXCLUDES INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: LOSS OF TIME, INCONVENIENCE, DELAY IN PERFORMANCE OF THIS WARRANTY, THE LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT OR COMMERCIAL LOSS, AND FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. JLCOOPER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OR LOSS RESULTING FROM THE NEGLIGENT OR INTENTIONAL ACTS OF THE SHIPPER OR HIS CONTRACT AFFILIATES. THE CUSTOMER SHOULD CONTACT THE SHIPPER FOR PROPER CLAIMS PROCEDURES IN THE EVENT OF DAMAGE OR LOSS RESULTING FROM SHIPMENT. THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.





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