For easy operation while viewing movies or television, the system offers an advanced multi-language on-screen display that overlays onto HD and 3D video signals to depict system control and setup prompts.

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Unlike previous models, the 500 has HDMI in and out and an onscreen menu for setup and control.

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Users can also revoke privileges or setup time based access control straight from their smartphones.

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Three years ago Mandel added a control room to house his imaging setup, which includes three computers and three monitors.

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Upon establishing one unit as the master, users are able to control many performance attributes of the multi-monitor setup in unison through the single monitor.

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Fits Right In: With its easy-to-read display and easy-to-stack design, the control console will look good in your home-entertainment setup.

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You can even integrate the Butt Probe into a modular synth setup, using other modules or a sequencer to control the filter.

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The setup uses a splittable controller and a processing unit to enable seamless motion control and spacial tracking on any title and system.

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