Avitech MCC-8001U User Manual

User’s Manual

MCC-8001U

Revision 1.3.2

(May, 2012)

WARNING

Do not attempt to disassemble your MCC-8001U device. Doing so may void your
warranty. There are no serviceable parts inside. Please refer all servicing to
qualified personnel.

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If you have any questions regarding the information provided in this guide, call
our technical support help line at 425-885-3863, or our toll free help line at
1-877-AVI-TECH. You can also email us at [e-mail]

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Table of Contents

Warranty ............................................................................................. iii

Extended Warranty Options ....................................................................... iv

Services and Repairs Outside the Warranty Period .................................. iv

Regulatory Information ....................................................................... v

Extended Warranty Options ....................................................................... iv

Services and Repairs Outside the Warranty Period .................................. iv

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement ........................... v

European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices ............................. vi

Statements of Compliance.................................................................. vi

Australia and New Zealand C-Tick Marking and Compliance Notice ....... vii

Statement of Compliance .................................................................. vii

Welcome .................................................................................................. viii

About this Manual ...................................................................................... ix

1 Getting Started .............................................................................. 1

1.1 Package Contents ............................................................................... 1

1.2 Product Features ................................................................................. 2

Specifications ....................................................................................... 3

Operating Features .............................................................................. 3

1.3 Identifying the Front Hardware Component ......................................... 4

1.4 Identifying the Rear Hardware Components ....................................... 5

1.5 Getting Your MCC-8001U Ready for Use ........................................... 6

Basic Hardware Connections .............................................................. 6

Cascading ............................................................................................ 7

1.6 Using the Phoenix-G Software ............................................................ 9

Setting Up COM Port ......................................................................... 10

Starting the Phoenix-G Configuration Software ................................ 11

Module Layout Window ..................................................................... 15

Phoenix-G Control Window ............................................................... 15

Mouse Right-click Menu .................................................................... 56

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2 Avitech ASCII Protocol ............................................................... 70

2.1 Setting the RS-232 Port ..................................................................... 70

2.2 Setting the HyperTerminal’s COM Port ............................................. 71

2.3 Entering the ASCII Z Command Interface ......................................... 72

2.4 ASCII Z Command Format ................................................................ 74

ZC ....................................................................................................... 75

ZL ....................................................................................................... 75

ZM ....................................................................................................... 76

ZN ....................................................................................................... 77

ZP ....................................................................................................... 77

ZR ....................................................................................................... 78

ZT ....................................................................................................... 78

ZX ....................................................................................................... 79

3 Firmware Upgrade ...................................................................... 80

3.1 Updating the Firmware ...................................................................... 80

8668 Firmware ................................................................................... 80

MCU (8051) Firmware ....................................................................... 83

3.2 Resetting to the Factory-Default State .............................................. 84

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Warranty

Avitech International Corporation (herein after referred to as “Avitech”)
warrants to the original purchaser of the products manufactured in its facility (the

“Product”), that these products will be free from defects in material and

workmanship for a period of one (1) year or fifteen (15) months from the date of
shipment of the Product to the purchaser. There is a three (3) month grace period
between shipping and installation.

If the Product proves to be defective during the one (1) year warranty period, the

purchaser’s exclusive remedy and Avitech’s sole obligation under this warranty

is expressly limited, at Avitech’s sole option, to:

(a) repairing the defective Product without charge for parts and labor; or
(b) providing a replacement in exchange for the defective Product; or
(c) if after a reasonable time is unable to correct the defect or provide a
replacement Product in good working order, then the purchaser shall be entitled
to recover damages subject to the limitation of liability set forth below.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: AVITECH’S LIABILITY UNDER THIS

WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID FOR
THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT. IN NO EVENT SHALL AVITECH BE
LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS
FOR ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY.

If Avitech replaces the defective Product with a replacement Product as provided
under the terms of this Warranty, in no event will the term of the warranty on the
replacement Product exceed the number of months remaining on the warranty
covering the defective Product. Equipment manufactured by other suppliers and

supplied by Avitech carries the respective manufacturer’s warranty. Avitech

assumes no warranty responsibility either expressed or implied for equipment
manufactured by others and supplied by Avitech.

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THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ALL OF WHICH ARE EXPRESSLY
DISCLAIMED.

This Hardware Warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure, or damage:
(a) caused by improper use of the Product or inadequate maintenance and care of
the Product;
(b) resulting from attempts by other than Avitech representatives to install,
repair, or service the Product;
(c) caused by installation of the Product in a hostile operating environment or
connection of the Product to incompatible equipment; or
(d) caused by the modification of the Product or integration with other products
when the effect of such modification or integration increases the time or
difficulties of servicing the Product.

Any Product which fails under conditions other than those specifically covered
by the Hardware Warranty, will be repaired at the price of parts and labor in
effect at the time of repair. Such repairs are warranted for a period of ninety (90)
days from date of reshipment to customer.

Extended Warranty Options

Avitech offers OPTIONAL Extended Warranty plans that provide continuous
coverage for the Product after the expiration of the Warranty Period. Contact an
Avitech sales representative for details on the options that are available for your
Avitech equipment.

Services and Repairs Outside the Warranty Period

Avitech make its best offer to repair a product that is outside the warranty period,
provided the product has not reached its end of life (EOL). The minimum charge
for such repair excluding shipping and handling is $200 (US dollars).

AVITECH INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION ● 8655 154th Ave NE ● Redmond, WA ● 98052 ● TOLL FREE 1 877 AVITECH

PHONE [phone] ● FAX [phone] ● [e-mail] ● www.avitechvideo.com

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Regulatory Information

NOTE: Marking labels located on the exterior of your device indicate the regulations that

your model complies with. Please check the marking labels on your device and refer to the
corresponding statements in this chapter. Some notices apply to specific models only.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment
is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.

Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to
meet FCC emission limits. Avitech is not responsible for any radio or television
interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or
by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. Unauthorized
changes or modifications could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices

Statements of Compliance

English

This product follows the provisions of the European Directive 1999/5/EC.

Danish

Dette produkt er i overensstemmelse med det europæiske direktiv 1999/5/EC.

Dutch

Dit product is in navolging van de bepalingen van Europees Directief
1999/5/EC.

Finnish

Tämä tuote noudattaa EU-direktiivin 1999/5/EC määräyksiä.

French

Ce produit est conforme aux exigences de la Directive Européenne 1999/5/EC.

German

Dieses Produkt entspricht den Bestimmungen der Europäischen Richtlinie
1999/5/EC.

Greek

To προϊόν αυτό πληροί τις προβλέψεις της Ευρωπαϊκής Οδηγίας 1999/5/EC.

Icelandic

Þessi vara stenst reglugerð Evrópska Efnahags Bandalagsins númer 1999/5/EC.

Italian

Questo prodotto è conforme alla Direttiva Europea 1999/5/EC.

Norwegian

Dette produktet er i henhold til bestemmelsene i det europeiske direktivet
1999/5/EC.

Portuguese

Este produto cumpre com as normas da Diretiva Européia 1999/5/EC.

Spanish

Este producto cumple con las normas del Directivo Europeo 1999/5/EC.

Swedish

Denna produkt har tillverkats i enlighet med EG-direktiv 1999/5/EC.

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Australia and New Zealand C-Tick Marking and
Compliance Notice

Statement of Compliance

This product complies with Australia and New Zealand's standards for radio
interference.

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Preface

Welcome

Congratulations on purchasing this Avitech MCC-8001U.
The MCC-8001U multiviewer is an image scaler / processor designed to accept

either one or two HD / SD-SDI / composite (PAL / NTSC) inputs. Offering
output resolutions up to 1920×1200 (50 / 60 Hz), it also provides on-screen
labels, borders, and tally indicators, offering a fully integrated on-screen display
for visual monitoring.

The MCC-8001U features 3D 10-bit comb filters (only applies to composite
inputs), which separate brightness and color signals more efficiently in a 3D
domain. It eliminates cross-color, cross-luminance, and dot-crawl distortion – all
of which detract from the visual monitoring experience.

Using the latest DCDi™ technology from Faroudja, DCDi is a video mode
algorithm that stands for Directional Correlation De-interlacing. Its function is to
help optimize a full screen mode regardless of the input format.

Your MCC-8001U can be used as a standalone unit, or cascaded (daisy-chained)
with MCC-8004 modules, providing facility-wide computer and video
monitoring capabilities (up to 15 modules).

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About this Manual

This manual contains comprehensive information about your Avitech
MCC-8001U to help you operate the device.

Throughout the manual, the following conventions are used to distinguish
elements of text.

NOTE: provides additional hints or information that requires special attention.

CAUTION: identifies important information which, if not followed, may result in loss of data

or damage to your device.

Any name of menu, command, icon or button that you can see on the screen is
shown in a bold typeset. For example:

On the Start menu, select Settings.

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1 Getting Started

This chapter introduces you to the features and specifications, as well as the
external components of your Avitech MCC-8001U. It also guides you through
the process of setting up your MCC-8001U for use.

NOTE:

 MCC stands for Media Control Center.
 Depending on the model you purchased, the cabinet color and the look of the

accessories may be different from the ones shown in this manual.

1.1 Package Contents

After unpacking the shipping carton, you should find these standard items:

Avitech MCC-8001U

RJ-50 GPI Terminal Block

12 V DC Power Adapter

Standard Power Cord (US customers only)

DVI Cascading Cable

(optional – when purchasing 2 or more MCC-8001U)

RS-485 Cascading Cable

(optional – when purchasing 2 or more MCC-8001U)

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Set of screws (optional)

Ear (optional – already installed on MCC-8001U upon

order for assembly on to rack mount)

Blank Panel (optional – already installed on MCC-8001U

upon order for assembly on to rack mount)

Utility Disc (contains software and user’s manual)

1.2 Product Features

 Automatic sensing of HD-SDI / SD-SDI and composite analog input.
 Minimal processing delay of less than one frame.
 Automatic detection of aspect ratio – 16:9 and 4:3.
 Up to 26 internal configuration presets.
 On-screen display of customized labels, borders, and video alarms (future

option).

 Supports direct TSL tally / UMD interface.
 Communication control via RS-232.
 Compatibility with Phoenix-G software for configuration, monitor layout,

and multiple-system control.

 Avitech ASCII Protocol (AAP) support.

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Specifications

Parts

Specifications

Inputs

Video

Automatic sensing via BNC
HD-SDI (1080i/59.94, 1080i/60, 1080i/50, 720p/59.94, 720p/60)
SD-SDI (NTSC/525i, PAL/625i, 525p/59.94, 625p/50)
Composite analog (NTSC, PAL)
Number of inputs:

(for MCC-8001U-1) one automatic detection HD / SD-SDI /
composite video (PAL / NTSC)
(for MCC-8001U-2) two automatic detection HD / SD-SDI /
composite video (PAL / NTSC)
(for MCC-8001U-4) four automatic detection HD / SD-SDI /
composite video (PAL / NTSC)

Output

Resolution from 1024×768 up to 1920×1200 (WUXGA) via DVI-I
connector, simultaneous DVI and RGB

Number of output: 1, 2, or 4

GPI

8 inputs

Data input / output
Serial port

Number of port: 1
Baud rate: up to 1 Mbaud
RS-232

RS-485

Number of ports: 2

Power supply

Consumption less than 30 watts
100 – 250 V, 50 / 60 Hz (external)
12 V DC

Housing

Metal

Dimension (W×D)

½ rack

203×254 mm (8×10 inch)

Weight

2.3 kg (5 lbs)

Environment
Temperature

Operating: 0 C (32 F) to 40 C (104 F)
Storage: –10 C (–4 F) to 50 C (122 F)

Humidity

0 % to 80 % relative, non-condensing

Safety regulations

FCC / CE / C-Tick, Class A, UL

Operating Features

 Standalone operation (single MCC-8001U) with control via RS-232 cable

or; multiple operations (up to 15 MCC-8001U-1 / MCC-8004 – 14 RS-485)
(up to 30 MCC-8001U-2 – 29 RS-485)
(up to 60 MCC-8001U-4 – 59 RS-485).

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 Two MCC-8001U can fit in a single rack unit space for a maximum of eight

video inputs.

 RJ-50 GPI terminal block adapter is provided for tally or loading presets.
 Up to 26 presets / configurations can be saved and recalled from the

module’s Flash EEPROM.

 Compatible with MCC-8004 modules.

1.3 Identifying the Front Hardware Component

Ref

Component

Description



Power LED

Lights green when the MCC-8001U is powered on.

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1.4 Identifying the Rear Hardware Components

Ref

Label / Component

Description



DVI-I Output #1 / 2 / 3 / 4

DVI-I connectors for output to monitor displays.



Video Input 1 / 2 / 3 / 4

BNC connectors for HD / SD-SDI / composite video
inputs.



12V DC

Power connector for connecting the power adapter.



RS-232

RS-232 connector for signal from the computer.



100-250V AC

Power jack for connecting the AC power cord.



ID

Rotary dial to assign unique addresses in systems
with two or more units.



GPI

RJ-50 connector for GP input / output.



RS-485 (in) (out)

RS-485 connectors for serial cascading input / output.



Dip switches

The left dip switch is for updating the firmware,
while the right dip switch is for returning the
MCC-8001U to the factory-default setting.

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1.5 Getting Your MCC-8001U Ready for Use

Basic Hardware Connections

Perform the following steps to get your MCC-8001U set up and running:

NOTE: The steps outlined next would depend on the type of configuration you wish to set

up.

1. Connect up to four BNC cables to the four Video Input 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 ports for

HD / SD-SDI / composite video inputs.

2. Connect the RS-232 cable to the RS-232 port for signal from the computer

and for using the computer’s Phoenix-G software to perform setup on the
MCC-8001U.

3. Connect the DVI-I cable to the DVI-I Output #1 / 2 / 3 / 4 port for video output

to the monitor display.

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4. Make sure to assign a unique address to your MCC-8001U ID rotary dial

when connecting to systems with two or more units.

5. Connect the RJ-50 cable to the GPI port for GP input / output.

6. Connect the AC power cord to the 100-250V AC power jack.

Cascading

To cascade two or more Avitech MCC-8001U, perform the following steps:

1. Set the Rotary ID on the first Avitech MCC-8001U to 0, set the rotary ID on

the second Avitech MCC-8001U to 1, set the rotary ID on the third
MCC-8001U to 2, and so forth (can be other values as long as they are
different from each other’s setting).

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IMPORTANT: When cascading two or more modules (up to 15 maximum), make sure each

module gets assigned a unique rotary ID, or it will cause input conflicts.

2. Module interface is cascaded through RJ-45 (RS-485) which is used to loop

communication from one module to the next. The data stream carries control
and configuration information. Take the RS-485 cascading cable and
connect one end to the RS-485 (out) of the Master (first) module (N) and the
other end to RS-485 (in) of the next module up (N+1). Refer to the sample
module combination as follows:

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3. Connect one end of the DVI cable to the DVI-I Output #1 / 2 / 3 / 4 port of the

last cascaded MCC-8001U and the other end to the monitor display.

4. Connect one end of the RS-232 cable to the computer’s RS-232 port and the

other end to the RS-232 port of MCC-8001U ID 0 (Master module).

5. Connect the power cables to the Avitech multiviewer modules and make

sure that power is available.

IMPORTANT: When cascading with MCC-8004 module, the MCC-8001U becomes slave

to the MCC-8004 so make sure to set the baud rate of the MCC-8001U to 57600 bps before
cascading (see the later section for instructions on setting the baud rate).

1.6 Using the Phoenix-G Software

The Phoenix-G configuration software is designed for all Avitech multiviewer
modules. This program requires no installation, and should not be run from a
“read-only” device, such as an optical disc. This section introduces the
Phoenix-G software for setting up your system.

NOTE: Make sure the MCC-8001U is powered on and connected properly to your

computer (see previous section) before launching the Phoenix-G software.

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Setting Up COM Port

Configure your computer’s COM port to be 1 – 10. Upon starting up the
Phoenix-G configuration software, make sure to specify the same COM port
setting as your controlling computer.

Or, click to select Automatically Search (may be slower on some system).

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Starting the Phoenix-G Configuration Software

To optimize the usage of your Avitech MCC-8001U, perform the following
steps to configure it using the Phoenix-G software:

1. Run the Phoenix-G software by double-clicking the “Phoenix-G-V31x.exe”

file. When the following screen appears, under Serial Port select

Automatically Search, then click the MCC8001 checkbox.

NOTE: The MCC-8001U does not support IP as the communication mode.

2. Click OK and your computer will start to search for your MCC-8001U.

NOTE:

 If you have two or more modules cascaded, they should also be detected.
 Make sure that the slave module’s baud rate and resolution is the same as the master

module’s baud rate.

3. Upon finding your device, the following screen will appear to confirm

connection to your MCC-8001U.

For standalone module

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For cascaded modules

NOTE: Make sure the cascaded modules have different rotary ID settings (e.g., 1 – 2 – 3)

on their rear panels.

4. Click OK and the following screens appear: Module Layout window,

Phoenix-G control window, and Option window.

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 Module Layout window contains the bird’s eye view of the module layout

belonging to each ID in the system. In this example, the left window
displays the layout belonging to ID:1 on the Phoenix-G control window;
the middle window displays the layout belonging to ID:2; while the right
window displays the layout belonging to ID:3.

 Phoenix-G control window is for creating and configuring the layout.

NOTE: When entering the Phoenix-G software for the first time, the layout for ID: 2 and ID:

3 will be covered by ID: 1.

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On the title bar the following items can be found:

 Logo icon Avitech Phoenix-G: proprietary logo and the name of the

software.

 1280×1024 (60Hz): shows the current output resolution and frequency.
 Baud: 57600 bps: shows the current COM port baud rate (default is

115200 bps).

 Option window is for: group and window / label setup; save / load file;

and adjust image.

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Module Layout Window

Layout Menu

Select from 2×2, 3×3, or 4×4 (left to right or top to bottom) as possible grid
positions on the Module Layout window.

Phoenix-G Control Window

Select Menu

Open Option Menu

This toggles the Option window display on / off.

Dock Option Menu

This returns the Option window display to its default position on the right side of
the Phoenix-G control window. This option is not available (grayed-out) if the
previous item Open Option Menu is disabled.

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Settings Menu

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Set Output Mode

Changing the output resolution affects all the modules in the selected group. If
you have more than one group, make sure you select the correct Group on the
drop-down menu. The MCC-8001U default output resolution is 1280×1024 /
60 Hz.

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1. Click Settings, and then click Set Output Mode.

2. When the following screen appears, set the output resolution to match the

monitor display’s. Select the Refresh Frequency, select the Mode from the
drop-down menu, and then click OK. You will notice that the selected
resolution is displayed on the title bar of your Phoenix-G software.

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Reconnect (COM Port)

When you have unplugged the serial cable and re-connected it, click Reconnect
(COM Port) to continue the configuration process.

System Parameter

The following setup affects all the modules of all the groups. Upon clicking
System Parameter, the menu appears as shown below:

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Return Group Index to Default

This allows you to return all groups to their default setting as well as
combine all modules into one group. Click OK when the next screen appears
to complete the configuration change.

One Module Per Group

By default, the Phoenix-G software will combine all available modules into
one large group. To quickly divide modules into different groups, each
module can be treated as a group. For example, if cascading four modules, it
will divide into four groups. When the next screen appears, click OK to
finalize the changes.

The configuration progress will be shown on the screen.

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An alternative method for creating a new group is:

1. Right-click the mouse on the module you wish to add to the new group.

Then click Set ID# toNew Group.

2. Repeat for all additional modules (you can either add additional modules

to the new group or create additional groups).

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3. To switch between the different groups, use the Group drop-down menu.

4. Exit the Phoenix-G software and select Yes when prompted to save to

flash memory.

Save System Files to Flash

This allows you to save all configuration settings to flash memory. If the
system configuration has been changed, save the changes first before
continuing the other configuration settings. The progress of saving to flash
memory will be displayed.

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Turning On / Off All Labels / TSL

To turn on / off all labels / TSL for all the modules, regardless of the group it
belongs to, click ON / OFF.

Advanced

Upon clicking Advanced, the following screen appears:

 Use Broadcast Load File

For loading presets / switching resolution / group reset. When this option
is enabled (with checkmark), the Phoenix-G software will broadcast the
command to every module, allowing for simultaneous execution of the
command.

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NOTE: This feature should always be enabled.

 Automatically Backup Files to Hard Drive

When enabled (with checkmark), the Phoenix-G software will save all
backup files to the computer hard drive’s “c:\Avitech_VCC\Backup\”
folder. You may change this by clicking Browse to select a different
location to save the backup information.

 No Signal Size Refer to

When the window is unable to detect a signal, this will serve as the basis
for the Phoenix-G software to adjust the window size. NTSC: maximum
window size is 816×465. PAL: maximum window size is 816×560.

Clear Alarm Message (Locked State)

Use this function to remove all the alarm messages that were previously
saved.

Clear Tally Status

When running tally via RS-232, use this function in the Phoenix-G software
to close it. Alternatively, use the ASCII Z command to close tally via
RS-232.

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Group Parameter

The following setup affects all the modules in the selected group only. Upon
clicking Group Parameter, the menu appears as shown below:

Group Reset

This allows you to refresh all modules belonging to the same group.

Label

There are two hierarchies for setting the Label properties. One can affect the
entire group, while the other affects a single window.

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For an Entire Group

To set the label properties, perform the following steps:

NOTE: Make sure to turn on all labels (see previous section) before setting the label

properties.

Select SettingsGroup ParameterLabel to adjust the Font Color, B-G
(background) Color, and font Size for all labels in the group.

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For an Individual Window

1. Right-click the mouse on a window and select Label to enter text.

2. Keep in mind that each window supports one line of text, (up to 30

characters).

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 OSD Position: allows you to change the vertical position of the label by

clicking above or below the blue line (default is 1).

 Label Outside: allows you to place the label outside of the window.
 Fill Background: allows the label background to fill the entire width of the

window.

 Text Transparency Switch: allows you to set the transparency level of the

entire label, including the background.

 BMP Label: allows you to activate the Universal fonts for labels by

performing the following steps:

1. Click to enable the BMP Label checkbox (with checkmark).

2. Click the BMP Label Font Type button.

3. When the Font window appears, set the Font, Font style, and Size.
Then click OK.

4. On the Line 1 window enter a label in the desired language by first
selecting the language on the Windows taskbar.

5. Repeat the above steps for all the other windows.

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Setting Border Properties

Borders are turned on by default. To turn off the border perform the
following steps:

For an Entire Group

1. Select SettingsGroup ParameterBorder, and then change the Border

Width to 0.

2. You can also change the border color.

 Each pixel / line can be a different color

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 3D border

For an Individual Window

To change the border properties for an individual window, right-click the
mouse on the window and select Border, then select the desired color and
size.

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Activating Tally

The RJ-50-to-GPI terminal block allows for a total of eight inputs to activate
tally, two per window. You can also use the serial port with ASCII, TSI, or
TSL to activate tally. To change the appearance of tally, perform the
following steps:

1. Select SettingsGroup ParameterTally. The following window

appears:

Tally 1 and 2 are triggered by GPIO. MCC-8001U only supports Tally 1
and Tally 2.

2. The settings that can be adjusted include Tally Color, Label, Border, and

Flash.

NOTE: Tally 1 and Tally 2 can trigger either Label or Border, but there is only one border or

label. If both Tally 1 and Tally 2 are triggered simultaneously, the display priority will be
Tally 1 then Tally 2.

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Setting Alarm Properties

This allows you to setup the notification when a signal is missing.

For an Entire Group

To set the alarm properties, select SettingsGroup ParameterAlarm to set
the Process / Video Alarm Switch, adjust the Signal Type’s Font Color and B-G
(background) Color for alarm in the group. You can also lock the video
alarm.

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For an Individual Window

To set the alarm properties for an individual window, right-click the mouse
on the window and select Set Alarm.

 Module / Process Alarm Switch: to turn on the alarm setting, make sure

that both options are enabled (with checkmark).

 Video Alarm Switch: to turn on / off the “no video” signal. You may set

the image border to the color Red, or to Flash, as warning.

 GPO: to assign a GPO contact closure to alarm so that the alarm creates a

voltage (supports up to 5 V) on the contact when it is triggered.

 All Process Response Time: to set the “no video” alarm response time

from 0.23 to 23 seconds.

 Alarm Lock: once the signal is lost, and is re-gained, the warning will still

be shown on the screen. This feature is to notify you a problem happened
but no one noticed it right away.

 Signal Type: sets the signal’s font and background color. When this

option is enabled, the video’s signal type will be displayed on the
monitor.

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To clear the alarm lock message, select SettingsSystem ParameterClear
Alarm Message (Locked State).

NOTE: For MCC-8001U-2 / -4, the GPO alarm will be activated when any of the two / four

modules lose the signal source.

Setting COM Port

This allows you to configure the serial port of the module with the computer
for configuration and control. To set the COM port, perform the following
steps: (By default, the COM port is set to normal and baud rate set to 115200
bps.)

1. Select SettingsGroup ParameterCOM A. The following screen

appears.

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2. Select the Setting COM A option (if available).

3. Set the Baud Rate.

NOTE: When cascading with the MCC-8004, the baud rate should set to 57600 bps.

4. Select the Mode.

 Normal – for configuring the serial port of the module with the

computer configuration and control.

 TSL – for configuring the serial port of the module with TSL

connection. The initialization process is different, so the same TSL
connection for other Avitech products may not function correctly
with the MCC-8001U without additional changes

5. After setting COM A, you may be prompted to close the Phoenix-G

software and power cycle (shutdown and restart) the module.

Safe Area

Select SettingsGroup ParameterSafe Area and the following screen
appear.

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The following should be noted when setting the safe area:

 Luminance is reduced outside the safe area.
 Enable – can be enabled / disabled for each source window. By using the

slider, freely adjust the horizontal (Left and Right) and vertical (Top and
Bottom) markers.

 Display 4:3 markers – fixed 4:3 markers (vertical yellow lines) delineates

the 4:3 area in a 16:9 window.

TSL

The MCC-8001U includes one RS-232 port that is used for connecting to a
computer for configuration control, and connecting to TSL controller. One
TSL port of the TSL controller is needed for connecting to the first module of
each group. To setup the configuration, perform the following steps:

1. Select SettingsGroup ParameterCOM A.

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2. On the Mode drop-down menu, select TSL. The Baud Rate will

automatically adjust to 38400 bps (according to TSL specifications).

3. Save and exit the Phoenix-G software – this can also be done once all the

parameters have been configured.

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4. By default, all windows are enabled for the TSL protocol. This can be

changed for an individual window, on a group basis, or at the system
level by clicking SettingsSystem Parameter.

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5. Click All TSL, and then select ON / OFF.

For an Entire Group

1. Select SettingsGroup ParameterTSL.

2. Ensure that Enable is selected (with checkmark). If it is unchecked, only

static labels will be displayed.

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3. Specify the Display Address (ranges from 0 to 126). The address should

match the TSL controller configured address corresponding to the router
output feeding the corresponding Avitech input.

4. If you want to display dynamic labels, click the radio button to select TSL

Only. If you want to display both the static and dynamic labels, click the
radio button to select Allow Both Static & Dynamic.

5. To display 8 or 16 dynamic characters (if the TSL implementation allows

it), click the radio button to select the corresponding options. This
concludes the TSL setup on the group level.

For an individual window

Perform the above same steps for each window by right-clicking the mouse
on each individual window, then clicking TSL to set the TSL Display Address.

NOTE: When dynamic labels are displayed, bitmap fonts cannot be used for displaying

static and / or dynamic labels.

Output Timing

There are two output timings namely Normal and VESA. Normal output
timing is designed for some brands of monitor displays that do not support
the VESA standard. The default setting for output timing is Normal.

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Frame Lock

This allows the output display to be synchronized with the input source.
When frame lock is enabled (On), the modules help maintain image
continuity to create a virtual canvas. Default setting for Frame Lock is Off.

NOTE: Before switching to a different input source on the MCC-8001U, make sure Frame

Lock has been turned Off.

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Module Parameter

The following setup affects the selected module only. Upon clicking Module
Parameter, the menu appears as shown below:

Output Timing

There are two output timings namely Normal and VESA. Normal output
timing is designed for some brands of monitor displays that do not support
the VESA standard. The default setting for output timing is Normal.

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Activating Tally

The RJ-50-to-GPI terminal block allows for a total of eight inputs to activate
tally, two per window. You can also use the serial port with ASCII, TSI, or
TSL to activate tally. To change the appearance of tally, perform the
following steps:

1. Select SettingsModule ParameterTally. The following window

appears:

Tally 1 and 2 are triggered by GPIO.

2. The settings that can be adjusted include Tally Color, LED, Label, Border,

and Flash.

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GPI Definitions

Eight positions can be found on the RJ-50-to-GPI terminal block that are
assignable to either activate tally (two per video input) or to load presets, but
each pin can only be assigned to one task. To assign the definition of each
GPI, perform the following steps:

1. Upon clicking GPI Definitions, the following screen appears:

2. After you have finished assigning tasks to each GPI, click OK to finalize

the changes.

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NOTE:

 The RJ-50-to-GPI terminal block adapter has eight positions that can each be used for

setting tally and loading presets.

 By default, the terminal block is used to turn on / off the tally for each window:

– Position 1 + GND = turns on main tally for window 1.
– Position 2 + GND = turns on secondary tally for window 1.
– Position 3 + GND = turns on main tally for window 2.
– Position 4 + GND = turns on secondary tally for window 2.
– Position 5 + GND = turns on main tally for window 3.
– Position 6 + GND = turns on secondary tally for window 3.
– Position 7 + GND = turns on main tally for window 4.
– Position 8 + GND = turns on secondary tally for window 4.

Make sure that the RJ-50 GPI terminal block is inserted into the GPI port on
the rear panel. The sample pictures below illustrate tapping the wire on
position 1 to turn on the main tally for window 1.



Frame Lock

This allows you to turn on (with checkmark) or off the output display to be
synchronized with the input source.

When frame lock is enabled, the

modules help maintain image continuity to create a virtual canvas

. Click on

the item to toggle between on / off.

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Importing / Exporting Label

This allows you to import label from / export label to Microsoft® Excel or
Notepad to be edited externally.

The most convenient way is to export the file (label) as a Label (ANSI) txt file
by assigning a filename when the next screen appears.

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Using Microsoft® Notepad, edit the text in the file, starting with Group 1 and
Module 1. When you are done editing the label (highlighted in red as shown

below), save the txt file and import it. The on screen labels will be updated.

To export all firmware / hardware information to a text file, click Export (.txt) and
assign a filename when the next screen appears.

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Click Save. The next screen shows the text file opened using Notepad.

Help Menu

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Read BIOS Version

To find out the MCC-8001U module firmware version, perform the following
steps:

1. Click Help, and then click Read BIOS Version.

2. When the following screen appears, click Export.

3. Assign a filename and click Save to save the data.

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Backing Up Presets

To backup a preset, perform the following steps:

1. Click Help, and then click Backup All Information.

2. The following warning message appears, click OK to continue.

3. The following message appears when back-up is successful, click OK to

continue.

This will backup all saved presets and system configuration files to your
computer hard drive’s “c:\Avitech_VCC\Backup\COM_1\xxxx#_#” folder.

WARNING: Everything in the Backup folder will be erased. If you have previously backed

up presets, they will all be written over when you backup presets again. If you want to keep
the old presets, move the entire Backup folder to a temporary directory (e.g., c:\temp).

This will create the following directories:

– “c:Avitech_VCC\Backup\”
– “c:Avitech_VCC\Temporary”

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Restoring Presets

To manually restore a preset, perform the following steps:

1. Set the MCC-8001U to the factory-default value (refer to Chapter 3

Resetting to the Factory-Default State for details).

2. Make sure that the rotary ID of the MCC-8001U being restored matches the

old module (if the same module is not being restored), and that the form of
communication is the same (RS-232 only).

3. If the backup content is somewhere else other than at the

“c:\Avitech_VCC\Backup\COM_1\xxxx#_#”, copy the backup data
“xxxx#_#” into the “c:\Avitech_VCC\Backup\COM_1\” location.

4. Run the Phoenix-G software and select Yes when prompted whether to

restore the module using the backup data.

5. Click Help, and then click Restore Module Information. You should see a

progress bar showing the preset being loaded into the MCC-8001U.

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6. When the following screen appears, the checking result confirms that

everything is normal. If that is the case then click Cancel to exit restoring of
preset(s). You may skip steps 7 and 8.

NOTE: You can click to enable the Forces checkbox (located on the upper right corner)

that allows the backup information to be written to all the module(s) flash memory. The
Restore button will then be enabled so you can click on it.

If the checking results shows an Abnormal report, confirm if the backup Path
is correct. Then click Restore.

NOTE: You can click to enable the Forces checkbox (located on the upper right corner)

that allows the backup information to be written to all the module(s) flash memory.

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The progress of the restore process will be shown.

If the backup Path is incorrect, click Browse to select the correct location.
Then click OK to continue.

7. Click OK when the next screen appears to continue.

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8. Click OK when the next screen appears to restart the Phoenix-G software.

NOTE: If upon clicking Restore Module Information on the Help menu and the following

error message appears, click OK.

On the next screen, click Browse.

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On the next screen, click Browse again to specify the correct backup Path.

Read Phoenix-G Information

1. Click Help, and then click About.

2. You should see a pop-up box showing the Phoenix-G software information.

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Mouse Right-click Menu

To change the properties of an individual window, right-click the mouse on the
particular window to access the window’s menu.

Check Signal

To display the video signal being fed into the selected window, right-click the
mouse on a particular window, and click Check Signal. The following screen
appears.

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Turning On / Off the Label

1. The Option window has a checkbox that can be used to turn off the label (L)

for each window.

2. To turn off a label, find the checkbox that represents the selected window

and check to enable or un-check to disable the Label.

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3. Upon right-clicking on a particular window, select Label, and the following

screen appears.

NOTE: When output resolution is set to 800x600, the label size can support up to size 2 (36

pixels) only.

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Turning On / Off the Border

This allows you to change the properties for the border. Upon right-clicking on a
particular window, select Border, and the following screen appears.

Displaying Static / Dynamic Labels

This allows you to display static / dynamic labels by right-clicking on a
particular window, select TSL, and the following screen appears.

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Aspect Auto Detect

This allows you to set the input signal’s aspect ratio for a particular window. If
the input signal is a different aspect ratio than the monitor display in which it is
displayed, you may change the monitor’s aspect ratio to display the signal,
without deformation.

1. Click the mouse to select Enable and then select the desired aspect ratio.

2. Then click OK. The available selection for HD-SDI is 16:9; while for SD-SDI

/ Composite, you can switch between 4:3 and 16:9.

Setting the Safe Area

This allows you to adjust the safe area for all four margins.

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Setting the Alarm Properties

This allows you to setup the notification when a signal is missing.

Saving to a Flash File

There are two instances that you will need to use the save to flash feature:

 After creating the master layout and you want the MCC-8001U to load it

again when the unit is power cycled (shutdown and restart).

 After you are done saving presets and you want to save all the presets that

were created into the internal flash memory of the module. If this action is
skipped, the module will lose all the presets that were created.

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To save to flash, perform the following steps:

1. Click Save File in the Option window.

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2. Click Update to Module Flash, and then click OK.

Or, close the Phoenix-G software and select Yes when prompted to save.

Saving a Preset

All the presets you create are stored in the MCC-8001U and not in the computer
that is running the Phoenix-G software. In order to write all the presets into the
internal flash memory of the MCC-8001U after creating it, you will need to save
to flash. To save a preset, perform the following steps:

1. Configure the layout to how you want it to display.

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2. Click Save File in the Option window.

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3. When the next screen appears, enter a unique filename for the preset, and

select OK to save.

When using the GPI, use the numbers 1 – 8 for your preset names.

The file extension GP# will be automatically added to the file name.

4. Repeat the above steps for each additional preset.

5. After you are done creating presets, load the file that you want to be the

master layout, which gets loaded when the MCC-8001U is powered on.

6. Close the Phoenix-G software and select Yes when prompted to save to

flash.

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Loading File

1. In the Option menu, click Load File.

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2. Select a saved file, and then click OK to load the preset.

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Making Adjustments

1. In the Option menu, click Adjustment.

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2. The following screen appears.

3. You can adjust the input signal such as Brightness (0 – 255), Saturation (0 –

127), Contrast (0 – 127), and Hue (–128 – 127) parameters directly by using
the sliders. Click the Default button on the lower right portion of the screen to
reset the values to the factory-default.

NOTE: The Hue parameter can only be adjusted when using composite video.

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2 Avitech ASCII Protocol

The MCC-8001U supports the ASCII command prompt interface. You can use
HyperTerminal to control your MCC-8001U. The serial port (RS-232) on the
MCC-8001U can also be used to interface with a third-party controller for
control over RS-232. This chapter familiarizes you with using the Avitech
ASCII Protocol (AAP) of the MCC-8001U via Microsoft® Windows®
HyperTerminal function as an example.

2.1 Setting the RS-232 Port

Before using the ASCII Z command interface, make sure that the COM A
(RS-232) port on the MCC-8001U is set at Normal (8-bit data, 1 stop bit, no
parity, and no flow control). The default baud rate is 115200 bps (should be set at
57600 bps). To correctly use the ASCII Z commands, use the Phoenix-G
software’s default Group and Module Number for the MCC-8001U.

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NOTE:

 To set COM A to Normal. Click SettingsGroup ParameterCOM A. When the next

screen appears, select Normal on the Mode drop-down menu. Then click OK.

 Disconnect the SCP keypad if that is connected.

2.2 Setting the HyperTerminal’s COM Port

To set the HyperTerminal’s COM port, perform the following steps:

1. Click StartAll ProgramsAccessoriesCommunications

HyperTerminal to startup the Windows® HyperTerminal function.

2. Set the HyperTerminal’s COM port to the following settings (same as

RS-232 port setting):

 Baud Rate: 57600
 Data Bits: 8
 Parity: None
 Stop Bits: 1
 Flow Control: None

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2.3 Entering the ASCII Z Command Interface

To startup the ASCII Z command interface, perform the following steps:

1. Connect the HyperTerminal’s COM port (computer) to the MCC-8001U

RS-232 port, and make sure that power supply is available.

2. Connect the power cord to the MCC-8001U so that it will use the 57600 bps

baud rate to transmit the startup signal.

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3. Press Enter to login to the ASCII Z command interface. When the

HyperTerminal’s command prompt “>” symbol appears, you can start

entering ASCII Z commands.

4. To logout of the ASCII Z command interface, type exit and press Enter.

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2.4 ASCII Z Command Format

The ASCII Z command is comprised of the following parts:

Header

Group/Module/Window Assignment

Parameter 1

Parameter 2

. . .

The following is a list of rules to follow when entering the ASCII Z command:

 It is acceptable to enter commands in small or capital letters, and the five

columns are separated by a space.

 Header = z + command character
 Group/Module/Window Assignment (GGMMPP) = is comprised of six Arabic

numerals. This is used in designating the device’s Group/Module/Window
Assignment.

Group = is comprised of the first two numbers (01 – 99), 00 is used to

pertain to all groups.

Module = is comprised of the middle two numbers (01 – 15), 00 is used to

pertain to all modules.

Window Assignment = is comprised of the last two numbers (01 – 04), 00 is

used to pertain to all window assignments.

 Parameter 1 of color assignment (RRRGGGBBB) = is comprised of nine

Arabic numerals, this is used in designating the color.

 Parameter 2 of on / off switch = “1” signifies ON while “0” signifies OFF.

NOTE: Each video input will occupy a whole display, so each video will be treated as one

group. For example, the MCC-8001U can accept two inputs at the same time, so
MCC-8001U will be recognized as two groups, and for each group there will be only one
module (MM) and one processing video (PP). If cascading three MCC-8001Us together,
the corresponding format for output #1 from the third MCC-8001U (rotary ID #2) will be:

050101.

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The following is a list of available ASCII Z commands for the MCC-8001U:

ZC

Format: ZC GGMMPP B[order]/L[abel] RRRGGGBBB (red ratio 000 – 255,

green ratio 000 – 255, blue ratio 000 – 255) (NoDimColor)

Function: to set the border of the window (with / without 3D effect) and the

label’s background color.

Description: B[order] to signify the border of the window.

L[abel] to signify the label’s background color.

[NoDimColor] to signify the border’s 3D effect. You can add
[NoDimColor] to remove the border’s 3D effect. Just enter NDC to
signify NoDimColor.

Examples: ZC 010101 B 000255000

sets the border color of group 1, module 1, window 1, as dim green
with 3D effect.

ZC 010101 B 000255000 ndc

sets the border color of group 1, module 1, window 1, as pure
green but without 3D effect.

ZC 200101 L 255000000

sets the label background color of group 20, module 1, window 1,
as dim RED with 3D effect

ZC 020202 B 255000000 ndc

sets the border color of group 2, module 2, window 2, as red but
without 3D effect.

ZC 030303 L 000000255

sets the label background color of group 3, module 3, window 3, as
blue with 3D effect.

ZL

Format: ZL GGMMPP 00–255 (transparency) 000000000 (RRRGGGBBB

signifies the text color) 000000000 (RRRGGGBBB signifies the
label color) “TEXT” (label text string 32 ASCII characters
maximum)

Function: to set the label’s transparency, text, and text color.

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Examples: ZL GGMMPP 0 255000000 000000255 “ CNN News Station ”

sets GGMMPP to no transparency, text color red, label color blue,
with text “ CNN News Station ”.

NOTE: All windows will share the same label transparency setting. That is, upon changing

one window’s label transparency, all other window’s label transparency will also be
changed simultaneously.

ZM

Format: ZM GGMMPP ## (resolution number)
Function: to change the output resolution, the resolution number refers to the

list of resolutions, that MCC-8001U supports.

Description:

Resolution

Vertical Frequency

50 Hz

60 Hz

75 Hz

800 × 600

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1024 × 768

31 2 11

1280 × 720

30

15

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1280 × 768

32

22

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1280 × 1024

29 9 12

1360 × 768

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20

21

1400 × 1050

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50

1440 × 900

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1600 × 1200

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10

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1680 × 1050

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40

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1920 × 1080 (1080p)

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26

N/A

1920 × 1200

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N/A

Examples: ZM 010000 10

sets all the modules in group 1 to display at 1600×1200 resolution
at 60 Hz vertical frequency and automatically arrange all windows
to the optimum size and position.

ZM 000000 9

sets all the modules in all the groups to have a 1280×1024
resolution at 60 Hz vertical frequency.

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ZN

Format: ZN GGMMPP option (A[larm]/B[order]/E[xtend label background]/

L[abel]/R[atio aspect]/S[afe area]/V[ideo format display]) 1 (on) / 0

(off)

Function: to turn on / off various options.
Examples: ZN GGMM00 L 0

turns GGMM’s label off.
ZN GGMMPP B 1
turns GGMMPP border on.

ZN GGMMPP S 0

turns GGMMPP’s safe area off.

NOTE: Each ASCII command can only serve one purpose; multiple options on one

command will not be recognizable.

ZP

Format: ZP GGMMPP L[oad] “filename.GP#”

load “filename” from RAM

ZP GGMMPP S[ave] “filename.GP#”

save “filename” to RAM

ZP GGMMPP L[oad]
load the configuration from EEPROM
ZP GGMMPP S[ave]
save the configuration to EEPROM

ZP GGMMPP Load Latest

load the latest configuration

Function: load a previously saved preset or save current layout to a preset.
Description: If the filename includes space(s), use double quotation marks to

signify the complete filename.
If the filename is not specified when saving the file, system will
backup the file into memory.

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Examples: ZP 000000 L “Group 1.GP1”

sets all the modules in all the groups to load the previously saved
Group 1.GP1 preset file.

ZP 020000 S “Group 2.GP2”

saves the current layout of all modules in group 2 to a preset file
Group 2.GP2.

ZP 000000 S

saves the file of all modules in all the groups into memory.

ZR

Format: ZR GGMMPP SD (width rate) SD (height rate) HD (width ratio) HD

(height ratio)

Function: to lock and adjust the video ratio.
Examples: ZR GGMM01 4 3 16 9

sets GGMM01 SD video ratio as 4:3, HD video as 16:9.
ZR 000000 16 9 4 3
sets all windows’ SD video ratio as 16:9, HD video as 4:3.
ZR GGMMPP 7 12 7 12
sets GGMMPP’s SD and HD video ratio as 7:12.

ZR GGMMPP 0 0 0 0

disables the function by setting the width rate or height rate = 0.

ZT

Format: ZT GGMMPP 1 [tally 1] / 2 [tally 2] 1 (on) / 0 (off) # (color index

number)

Function: turn on or off tally for a window or all the windows in a group. The

color index number is a list of colors that the tally can be.

Description: Designate the action of tally. The next table shows the color index.

Index

Color

1

Null

2

Red

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Index

Color

3

Green

4

Yellow

5

Blue

6

Pink

7

Light Blue

8

White

Examples: ZT 000000 2 1 6

activate tally 2 for all the window(s) in all the module(s) for all the
group(s) with pink color.
ZT 010203 1 0
close tally 1 for group 1, module 2, window 3.

NOTE: Upon changing a tally color, the same color is applied to the other tally of the same

module.

ZX

Format: ZX GGMMPP “label text” (supports ASCII characters only – include

the quotation marks) # (font size (where 0 is the current font size,
1 – 4 are the available font size) + background extend (0 is do not
extend, 64 is extend) + outside video (0 is inside video, 128 is
outside video)

Function: to change the label text and font size as well as specify the inner /

outer video.

Examples: ZX 000000 "Input 1"

Input 1 will appear as the label for all the window(s) in all the

module(s) of all the group(s).

ZX 000000 3

sets all window’s label font size to 3.
ZX 000000 “ Outside video ” 128
Set all windows’ label as “ Outside video ” with outside video.

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3 Firmware Upgrade

This chapter familiarizes you with updating the firmware of your MCC-8001U,
as well as resetting it to the factory-default value.

3.1 Updating the Firmware

The firmware for MCC-8001U is divided into:

 8668 firmware
 MCU (8051) firmware

IMPORTANT:

 When both firmware needs to be updated make sure to perform 8668 firmware update

first.

 Disconnect all cascaded modules; connect only one module at a time.

8668 Firmware

To update the 8668 firmware, perform the following steps:

1. Connect the power cable to the 100-240V AC power jack on the rear panel of

the MCC-8001U and the other end to an electrical outlet.

2. Use a serial (RS-232) cable and connect one end to the MCC-8001U rear

panel’s RS-232 port and the other end to the computer’s serial port.

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3. Run the Phoenix-G software by double-clicking the “Phoenix-G-V31x.exe”

file. Click Others when the following screen appears.

4. When the following screen appears, select CB (RS232 / IP) and on the Style

drop-down menu, select MCC8001U-8668.

5. Select the COM port number you are using to connect the MCC-8001U to

the computer from the COM drop-down menu.

6. Click to select Chip 1 when using the MCC-8001U-1 or,

click to select Chip 1 and Chip 2 when using the MCC-8001U-2 or,
click to select Chip 1, Chip 2, Chip 3, and Chip 4 when using the
MCC-8001U-4

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7. Click the Browse button to specify the location of the firmware file and

select “MCC-8001U-4.hex.”

8. Click the Update button located on the lower left portion of the screen.

9. When the next screen appears; pull off the power cord from the power jack

to shutdown the MCC-8001U. Next, re-attach the power cord to restart the
MCC-8001U within 15 seconds.

NOTE: Shutdown and startup of MCC-8001U needs to be done to complete the 8668

firmware update.

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MCU (8051) Firmware

To update the MCU (8051) firmware, perform the following steps:

1. Run the Phoenix-G software by double-clicking the “Phoenix-G-V31x.exe”

file. Click Others when the following screen appears.

2. When the following screen appears, select CB (RS232 / IP) and on the Style

drop-down menu, select MCC8001U-MCU (8051).

3. Select the COM port number you are using to connect the MCC-8001U to

the computer from the COM drop-down menu.

4. Click the Browse button to specify the location of the firmware file and

select “AT-MCC8001-MCU.hex.”

5. Push the number 1 dip switch located on the MCC-8001U rear panel

downward to the ON position.

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6. Click the Update button located on the lower left portion of the screen.

7. Push back the number 1 dip switch upward to the default position.

8. Reboot (unplug and re-plug the power cord) the MCC-8001U when MCU

(8051) firmware update is successful.

NOTE: Shutdown and startup of MCC-8001U needs to be done to completely update the

MCU (8051) firmware.

3.2 Resetting to the Factory-Default State

To reset your MCC-8001U to the factory-default state, perform the following
steps:

1. Power-off the MCC-8001U by unplugging the power cord.

2. Push the number 2 dip switch located on the MCC-8001U rear panel

downward to the ON position.

3. Power-on the MCC-8001U by plugging in the power cord for 20 seconds

(make sure that power is available).

4. Power-off the MCC-8001U again by unplugging the power cord.

5. Push back the number 2 dip switch upward to the default position.

6. Power-on the MCC-8001U again by plugging in the power cord.

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A Glossary

DDC (Display VESA standard for communication between a monitor display
Data Channel) and a video adapter. Using DDC, a monitor can inform a

computer’s video card about its properties, such as maximum
resolution and color depth, to ensure that the user is presented
with valid options for configuring the display.

Group (screen) A collective number of video or image windows showing on a

monitor display. Basically, the Group defined here is the display
device that is connected to the last module's DVI-I Output port.
Since the MCC-8001U window is shown in full screen mode
and connected directly to the monitor display, so one module
should be treated as one group. For MCC-8001U-2, there are
two sub modules in this case and should be treated as two
groups.

Latest File Contains the layout that gets loaded each time the module is

powered on.

Master Module Connects to the computer via RS-232 cable, to function as the

controlling module when cascading more than one module.

Module File the module’s *.sys file contains the module ID / model name /

IP address / tally configuration data.

Preset File the *.gpx preset file contains the layout / label / border

configuration data.

Rotary ID A circular dip switch used to set a unique ID to each
Selector Switch MCC-8001U module. The rotary ID selector switch's range

spans from 0 – 9 and then from A – F. For the Phoenix-G to
recognize specific modules in a group, each module in a
group setting must have a unique ID number. When ran, the
program will detect a module’s specific ID and add unity to it.
Therefore, if a module has an ID of 1, the program will detect
it as ID2 while an ID of 2 will be detected as ID3, and so forth.

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Slave Module Module that is cascaded with / and controlled by the master

module.

Sub ID Used in identifying the sub module’s unique ID. For

MCC-8001U-2, there are two sub modules. Sub ID 1 is to
identify the Video Input 1 and DVI-I Output #1 ports; while Sub ID
2 is to identify the Video Input 2 and DVI-I Output #2 ports.

System File the system *.agi file contains the group number and group

cascading module’s configuration data.