Avitech Rainier 3G Plus User Manual

User Manual

Revision 1.0.0, (May, 2014)

Rainier 3G Plus

Multiviewing experience taken to the next level

User Manual

ABOUT THIS MANUAL

This manual contains information on how to use Avitech Rainier 3G Plus.
The following conventions are used to distinguish elements of text throughout the manual.

provides additional hints or information that require special attention.

identifies warnings which must be strictly followed.

Any name of a menu, command, icon or button displayed on the screen is shown in a bold typeset. For example: On
the Start menu select Settings.

To assist us in making improvements to this user manual, we welcome any comments and constructive criticism.
Email us at: [e-mail].

WARNING
Do not attempt to disassemble Rainier 3G Plus. Doing so may void the warranty. There are no user serviceable
parts inside. Please refer all servicing to qualified personnel.

TRADEMARKS

All brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

COPYRIGHT
The information in this manual is subject to change without prior notice. No part of this document may be
reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical for any purpose, without the
express written permission of Avitech International Corporation. Avitech International Corporation may have
patents, patent applications, trademarks, copyrights or other intellectual property rights covering the subject matter
in this document. Except as expressly written by Avitech International Corporation, the furnishing of this document
does not provide any license to patents, trademarks, copyrights or other intellectual property of Avitech International
Corporation or any of its affiliates.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

For 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, or email us at: [e-mail]

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Contents

About This Manual .................................................................................................................... ii

Technical Support ..................................................................................................................... ii

Warranty .................................................................................................................................... vi

Limitation of Liability ............................................................................................................... vi

Extended Warranty Options .................................................................................................... vi

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

Regulatory Information ........................................................................................................... vi

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

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

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

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

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

1.2 Product Features ............................................................................................................... 4

1.3 Specifications .................................................................................................................... 5

1.4 Connections to the Rainier 3G Plus ................................................................................ 7

2. Hardware Configuration ............................................................................................ 10

2.1 Installing New Card on Blank Slot ................................................................................. 10

2.2 Removing a Previously Installed Card .......................................................................... 11

3. Cascading .................................................................................................................. 13

3.1 Internal Cascading ........................................................................................................... 13

3.1.1 Example 1: Cascade 2 cards and duplicate display ........................................ 13

3.1.2 Example 2: Cascade 2 cards and independent quads .................................... 15

3.1.3 Example 3: Cascade 3 cards and independent quad ...................................... 17

3.1.4 Example 4: Cascade all 4 cards ......................................................................... 18

3.2 External Cascading ......................................................................................................... 20

3.2.1 Example 1: Take SDI output of any card to the next chassis’ cascade input22

3.2.2 Example 2: Assign any or multiple cards (internal cascade)

to the cascade output ......................................................................................... 27

4. Phoenix-Q Configuration .......................................................................................... 32

4.1 Connection Method ......................................................................................................... 32

4.2 Pinging the Rainier 3G Plus ........................................................................................... 32

4.3 Starting Up the Phoenix-Q Software .............................................................................. 33

4.4 Obtaining the UMD (Under Monitor Display) Data from Router .................................. 38

4.5 Window Layout ................................................................................................................ 42

4.5.1 Arranging Windows (by Group) ......................................................................... 42

4.5.2 Resizing Window ................................................................................................. 43

4.5.3 Full Screen Mode; Swap Window Contents...................................................... 43

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4.5.4 Visual Studio ........................................................................................................ 44

4.5.5 Available Windows .............................................................................................. 47

4.5.6 Copy Window Properties .................................................................................... 48

4.5.7 Undo/Redo Changes ........................................................................................... 50

4.5.8 Align Windows ..................................................................................................... 50

4.5.9 Copy Window Size ............................................................................................... 51

4.5.10 Remove Horizontal/Vertical Spacing ................................................................. 52

4.6 Log Window ..................................................................................................................... 52

5. Basic Setup Using the Phoenix-Q Software ............................................................ 54

5.1 File Menu .......................................................................................................................... 54

5.2 Edit Menu .......................................................................................................................... 56

5.3 View Menu ........................................................................................................................ 57

5.4 System Menu .................................................................................................................... 60

5.5 Help Menu ......................................................................................................................... 78

5.6 Briefing ............................................................................................................................. 80

6. Setting the Group/Card Properties ........................................................................... 81

6.1 Rainier 3G Plus – 1 / – Q Properties Setup ................................................................... 82

6.2 Rainier 3G Plus – PI Properties Setup ........................................................................... 99

6.3 Setting Group Parameters ............................................................................................ 101

Appendix A Using the LCD Panel .............................................................................. 104

A.1 Welcome Screen ............................................................................................................ 104

A.2 Navigating the Main Menu ............................................................................................ 106

A.3 Navigating the System Parameters Menu ................................................................... 111

Appendix B Setting Up Audio .................................................................................... 113

Sample illustration 1 ............................................................................................................. 121

Sample illustration 2 ............................................................................................................. 122

Sample illustration 3 ............................................................................................................. 123

Appendix C Setting Up the Alarm Sound .................................................................. 125

C.1 Alarm Sound Setup for No Video / Video Black / Video Freeze Occurrence ........... 125

C.2 Alarm Sound Setup for No Audio Occurrence ........................................................... 128

C.3 Import and Export Alarm Sound .................................................................................. 131

C.4 Special Layout ............................................................................................................... 133

Appendix D Setting Up Static IP ................................................................................ 134

Method 1: Change the IP Address of the Rainier 3G Plus Master Chassis .................... 134

Method 2: Change the IP Address of the Controlling Computer ..................................... 136

For Windows XP ............................................................................................................ 136

For Windows 7 ............................................................................................................... 136

Appendix E Resetting to the Factory-Default State .................................................. 137

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Appendix F Compatibility With Tally Interface Device ............................................. 138

F.1 Using the Pacific GPIO Box as GPI Interface.............................................................. 138

F.2 Sony Production Switcher ............................................................................................ 140

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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 1 year or 15 months from the
date of shipment of the Product to the purchaser. There is a 3 month
grace period between shipping and installation.

If the Product proves to be defective during the 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.

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 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 the Avitech equipment.

Services and Repairs Outside the Warranty Period

Avitech makes 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

● 15377 NE 90th Street Redmond, WA 98052 USA

● TOLL FREE 1 877 AVITECH

● PHONE [phone]

● FAX [phone]

● [e-mail]

● http://avitechvideo.com

Regulatory Information

Marking labels located on the exterior of the device indicate the
regulations that the model complies with. Please check the marking
labels on the 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.

European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices
Statements of Compliance

English

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

Dansk (Danish)

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

Nederlands (Dutch)

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

Suomi (Finnish)

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

Français (French)

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

Deutsch (German)

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

Ελληνικά (Greek)

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

Íslenska (Icelandic)

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

Italiano (Italian)

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

Norsk (Norwegian)

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

Português (Portuguese)

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

Español (Spanish)

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

Svenska (Swedish)

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

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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1. Getting Started

Avitech Rainier 3G Plus series

Utility Disc (software and user manual)

24 V DC Power Adapter

Standard Power Cord (USA customer only)

The Rainier 3G Plus Series is a modular card based multiviewer. Each card can receive up to 4 input
signals and up to 4 cards can be installed in the 1RU chassis. Users can monitor 4 SDI (3G/HD/SD)/
CVBS sources through HD 1080p output.

The Rainier 3G Plus-Q (Quad series) features a quad view or full screen view while the Rainier 3G
Plus-1 allows for fully free-scaling windows. A high degree of flexibility can be achieved through internal
cascading. This flexibility allows all 4 cards (up to 16 signals) to easily be displayed on one monitor, and/
or be duplicated to other monitors. The Rainier 3G Plus is also extremely scalable; users can easily
expand the system by cascading up to 10 chassis which allows for the monitoring of up to 160 signal
sources on multiple screens.

This chapter introduces the features and specifications as well as the external components of Rainier
3G Plus.

1.1 Package Contents

After unpacking the shipping carton, the following items can be found:

1

RS-485 Cascading Cable (optional –

when purchasing 2 or more Rainier 3G Plus-1)

D

Ear with screw

(already installed on Rainier 3G Plus upon

order for assembly on to rack mount)

DVI to HDMI® Adapter (optional)

D

Rack Tray Ear (left and right pc)

Ear-A (2 pcs)

Table 1-1 Package Contents

The following items are included if an optional rack mount kit is ordered, refer to the “Rack Mount
Assembly Reference Guide” for details.

2

Ear-B (2 pcs)

Used on 700/750/800mm rack depth

(27.56/29.53/31.49 inch)

Tray

Screw 3*4mm (4 pcs)

D

Screw 3*7mm (6 pcs)

Screw 3*5mm (12 pcs)

D

Screw 3*6mm (2 pcs)

Cable Tie 370*4.8mm (2 pcs)

Table 1-2 Optional Rack Mount Package Contents

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1.2 Product Features

 Automatic sensing of up to 16 SDI (3G/HD/SD)/CVBS input signals
 Independent operation, settings can be configured from the front LCD panel
 1920×1200 maximum output resolution
 Up to 14 presets/configurations can be saved and recalled per card
 Supports HDMI®, features 4 HDMI outputs
 Supports DVI, features 4 DVI outputs (through a HDMI to DVI adapter)
 Supports SDI, features 4 SDI outputs
 Supports cascading, features an SDI input for cascading (not available for Rainier 3G Plus-Q)
 Supports Avitech’s Phoenix-Q configuration interface through an Ethernet connection
 Supports TSL through Ethernet (IP) or serial interface (RS-232)
 Supports General Purpose Input/Output through an Ethernet connection
 Supports Avitech ASCII Protocol (AAP)

Robust Design:

 Passed Extensive Vibration Test: (MIL-STD-810G vibration test) method 514.6 for US

truck under random vibration while in operation

 Dual power supply with DC input (one main and one redundant, interchangeable)
 Field serviceable front fan module

 Video Control:

1. Rainier 3G Plus-1: Free-scaling windows, quad view, full screen view, adjustable safe area,
and aspect ratio control.

2. Rainier 3G Plus-Q: Quad view or full screen, adjustable safe area, and aspect ratio control.

3. Picture-in-Picture (PiP) overlay display (not available for the Quad series)

4. Video loss / video black / video freeze detection

5. Image/Gain: automatic or manual adjustment

6. Image crop and pan

 On Screen Display (OSD):

1. Border

 Features fully customizable image borders (color and width)
 Video borders

2. Labels

 BMP label
 UMD – (under monitor display)

3. Alarms

 Video loss
 Video freeze
 Video black
 Audio high

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 Audio low

Rainier 3G Plus – (Q card) / Rainier 3G Plus – (1 card)

Input

SDI/CVBS
(BNC connector)

Automatic sensing, the following input signals are supported:

 3G-SDI: 1080p60, 1080p59.94, 1080p50 (YUV 4:2:2 10-bit)
 HD-SDI: 1080p30, 1080p29.97, 1080PsF29.97 (segmented

frame), 1080p25, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF23.98, 1080i60,
1080i59.94, 1080i50, 1035i60, 1035i59.94, 720p60, 720p59.94,
720p50, 720p30, 720p29.97, 720p25

 SD-SDI: 480i60, 576i50
 CVBS: NTSC/PAL

Output

HDMI and DVI
(through HDMI to

DVI adapter)

Normal/VESA output timing; 8-bit/10-bit HDMI color depth;
user configurable:

 1920×1200 (WUXGA) 50Hz/60Hz
 1920×1080 (HD 1080) 50Hz/60Hz
 1680×1050 (WSXGA+) 50Hz/60Hz/75Hz
 1600×1200 (UXGA) 50Hz/60Hz/75Hz
 1600×900 (HD+) 60Hz
 1440×900 (WSXGA, WXGA) 50Hz/60Hz/75Hz
 1400×1050 (SXGA+) 50Hz/60Hz/75Hz
 1360×768 (WXGA) 50Hz/60Hz/75Hz
 1280×1024 (SXGA) 50Hz/60Hz/75Hz
 1280×768 (WSGA) 50Hz/60Hz/75Hz
 1280×720 (HD 720) 50Hz/59.94Hz/60Hz/75Hz
 1024×768 (XGA) 50Hz/60Hz/75Hz
 800×600 (SVGA) 50Hz/60Hz/75Hz

 Audio lost
 Out of Phase
 Metadata display (AFD) Active Format Description
 Closed caption detection

4. Tally

5. Audio meter

6. Digital clock / user logo (not available for Rainier 3G Plus- Quad Series)

7. External Linear Time Code (LTC) / SDI Embedded Time Code display

8. Safe area, aspect ratio detection

9. Screen background color is configurable

 Audio Output Control:

1. Supports 8 channel embedded audio

2. HDMI: 8 channels selectable between the 4 groups

3. Analog: 1/8 inch stereo headphone jack for audio monitoring

4. Audio loss / audio high / audio low / phase detection

1.3 Specifications

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Rainier 3G Plus – (Q card) / Rainier 3G Plus – (1 card)

 640×480 (VGA) 60Hz

Note: If the Rainier 3G Plus-1 is in cascade mode, the output resolution
can only support 720p/1080p at 50Hz/60Hz.

SDI
(BNC connector)

User configurable:

 1920×1080 50Hz/60Hz Progressive (4:2:2 YUV / 10-bit)
 1280×720 50Hz/60Hz Progressive (4:2:2 YUV / 10-bit)

Note:

1. If the Rainier 3G Plus-1 is in cascade mode, the output resolution can
only support 720p/1080p at 50Hz/60Hz.

2. Complying with the HDCP license, HDCP video cannot be converted
to SDI.

Rainier 3G Plus – (PI card)

Output

SDI
(BNC connector)

This card’s sole purpose is to convert a 1080p source signal to a 1080i
50/59.94/60 Hz output signal. Cascade input from control board can
also be routed to the PI card for conversion.

Rainier 3G Plus – (Control card)

Control interface
(serial connector)

For connecting to TSL port of the TSL controller for TSL interface

Cascade
(BNC connector)

For multimedia input coming from SDI Out port (cascadable to any other
Rainier 3G Plus – (1 card); but not cascadable to Rainier 3G Plus – (Q
card))

LTC
(BNC connector)

Linear (or Longitudinal) Time Code input
(encoding of SMPTE Time Code data in an audio signal)
Electrical: Single End
Impedance: >30k ohms
Sensitivity: 500 mV pk-pk (5V maximum)

Audio
(Headphone jack)

Analog Audio (audio out port)
Stereo

Power

Power consumption is 110 Watt (maximum)
Power Supply:

 24 V DC 120 Watt adapter

Dimensions/Weight

Dimensions: 439×310×44.4 mm (17.3×12.2×1.8 inch)
Weight: 4.2 kg (9.3 lb)

Environment/Safety

Temperature:

 Operating: 0 C (32 F) to 40 C (104 F)
 Storage: –10 C (14 F) to 50 C (122 F)

Humidity: 0% to 80% relative, non-condensing
Safety: FCC/CE/C-Tick/Class A
Pass MIL-STD-810G test method 514.6 for US truck under random

vibration while in operation

Table 1-3 Rainier 3G Plus – (Q Card) / Rainier 3G Plus – (1 Card) Specifications

Table 1-4 Rainier 3G Plus – (PI Card) Specifications

Table 1-5 Rainier 3G Plus – (Control Card) Specifications

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1.4 Connections to the Rainier 3G Plus

Front Panel

Rack Mount Ear

For fixing the chassis onto a server rack (ears are installed upon leaving
the factory)

Release Knob

Turn the knob counter-clockwise to loosen and clockwise to secure the
front panel to the chassis

LCD Panel

For displaying the configuration and control parameters

Control Buttons

Go to previous selection
Go to next selection

A quick press moves the cursor one character to the left, while a

long press deletes the character to the left of the current cursor
position (e.g., set password).

Moves the cursor one character to the right. Upon reaching the last

character, a space will be added (e.g., set password).

Enter next menu level or select item

Note: Refer to Appendix A for functions that can be changed by the
control buttons.

Release Screw

Turn the screw counter-clockwise to loosen and clockwise to secure the
front panel to the chassis

Rear Panel

(–1 card)

SDI/CVBS IN

BNC connector for SDI (3G/HD/SD) CVBS (NTSC/PAL) video sources

HDMI OUT

Connect to the monitor’s HDMI signal cable*

SDI OUT

BNC connector supports SDI (1080p/720p) signal output

* Complying with the HDCP license, HDCP video cannot be converted to SDI.

Figure 1-1 Rainier 3G Plus Front Components

Table 1-6 Rainier 3G Plus Front Component Description

Figure 1-2 Rainier 3G Plus – (Q Card) / Plus – (1 Card) Components

Table 1-7 Rainier 3G Plus – (Q Card) / Plus – (1 Card) Component Description

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Rear Panel

(PI card)

SDI OUT

BNC connector supports 1080i 50/59.94/60 Hz signal output

Rear Panel

(control card)

RS-485 IN/OUT

For serial cascading input/output control signals

LTC Audio In

For linear (or longitudinal) Time Code input
(encoding of SMPTE Time Code data in an audio signal)

Cascade In

(BNC)

BNC connector for multimedia input
(cascade from other Rainier 3G Plus (BNC) or from other video sources)

Note: Select the type of Cascade In signal through Phoenix-Q software as
only one is allowed at a time.

Serial

 Connects to TSL port of the TSL controller for TSL interface through

the proprietary RJ-45 to RS-232 (DB9-FM) cable

Note: This port is not available for connecting to a computer for
configuration and control (Phoenix-Q utility). Likewise, it cannot be used
for entering the Avitech ASCII Protocol (AAP) X command interface.

Ethernet (IP)

 For setup through Avitech Phoenix-Q utility through network

connection

 For entering the Avitech ASCII Protocol (AAP) X command interface
 For connecting to TSL port of the TSL controller for TSL interface

Headset

1/8 inch audio port for connecting headphones (stereo)

Dip Switches

Updates the firmware and resets the Rainier 3G Plus to the factory-default
setting.

Note: Dip Switch 2 is for factory reset, see Appendix E.

ID

Rotary dial to assign unique addresses in systems with 2 or more chassis.

Figure 1-3 Rainier 3G Plus – (PI Card) Components

Table 1-8 Rainier 3G Plus – (PI Card) Component Description

Figure 1-5 Rainier 3G Plus – (Control Card) Components

Table 1-9 Rainier 3G Plus – (Control Card) Component Description

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Rear Panel

(chassis)

Card Cover

Plate

Remove the cover plate to install any of the following:

 Rainier 3G Plus – (Q card)
 Rainier 3G Plus – (1 card)
 Rainier 3G Plus – (PI card)

Control Card

Cover Plate

Remove the cover plate to install the Rainier 3G Plus – (control card)

Power

(DC 24V)

Connects to the 24 V DC power adapter

Note: When connecting 2 power adapters for redundant power supply,
make sure the power adaptors are at least 10 cm away from each other.

Figure 1-6 Rainier 3G Plus Chassis Component

Table 1-10 Rainier 3G Plus Chassis Component Description

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2. Hardware Configuration

To prevent any damage to hardware components as well as to avoid any injuries, make sure to turn off
power coming from the power strip to Rainier 3G Plus before making any changes to the hardware
configuration.

This chapter discusses the process of installing a card into Rainier 3G Plus chassis.

2.1 Installing New Card on Blank Slot

The Rainier 3G Plus chassis accept any of the following cards:

 Rainier 3G Plus – (Q card)
 Rainier 3G Plus – (1 card)
 Rainier 3G Plus – (PI card)

Step 1. Remove the two screws securing the back plate.

Figure 2-1 Remove the 2 Back Plate Screws

Step 2. Remove the back plate.

Figure 2-2 Remove the Back Plate

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Step 3. Align both sides of the card to the rails, and slide all the way into the chassis.

Figure 2-3 Align the New Card to the Rail on Both Sides

Step 4. Secure the screws on both sides to fix the new card to the chassis.

Figure 2-4 Secure the Screws on Both Sides

2.2 Removing a Previously Installed Card

Step 1. Use a flat screwdriver to unscrew the left and right puller screws on the control board module.

Figure 2-5 Remove the Left and Right Puller Screws on Control Board

Step 2. Use the just removed puller screws and screw them to both sides of the card to be removed.

Figure 2-6 Screw the Left and Right Puller Screws to Old Card

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Step 3. Remove the left and right screws securing the card from the chassis.

Figure 2-7 Remove the Left and Right Screws

Step 4. Grasp both left and right puller screws and pull the card away from the chassis.

Figure 2-8 Pull the Left and Right Puller Screws

Step 5. Remove the puller screws on the just removed card and return them to the control board

module.

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3. Cascading

The following examples require a working knowledge of Phoenix-Q software.
For an in-depth understanding of Phoenix-Q, skip to chapters 4 and 5 for more information.

Cascading is the technique of “daisy-chaining” multiple Rainier 3G Plus through an HDMI/SDI display
and a digital control backbone. This connection allows the combined Rainier 3G Plus chassis to operate
as a single integrated system. Up to 10 different Rainier 3G Plus can be combined in this fashion to
create large and complex systems with the ability to simultaneously monitor multiple audio, video, and
computer signals on the same display.

Cascading in Rainier 3G Plus can be classified into 2 types:

 Internal cascading – achieved by grouping 2 or 3 or 4 cards within a single Rainier 3G Plus through

the Phoenix-Q configuration software (4 displays of any 4 multiple windows combination).

 External cascading – achieved by physically “daisy-chaining” 2 or more (up to 10) Rainier 3G Plus

chassis to increase windows on one screen (up to 160 – achieved by cascading 10 Rainier 3G Plus
with 4 windows from each of the 4 cards). Multiple cards allow multiple SDI signals on one display.

3.1 Internal Cascading

3.1.1 Example 1: Cascade 2 cards and duplicate display

Step 1. Make sure that the 4 card IDs belong to the same group. Verify this as shown on the Group

View tree found on the left panel of the Phoenix-Q software. To change the group setup, go to
SystemConfiguration.

Figure 3-1 Phoenix-Q Software: Group View Panel

Step 2. Right-click the group heading in the Group View panel (e.g., Display 001 1280×720@60Hz)

and then click Set Subgroup item in the menu.

Figure 3-2 Phoenix-Q Software: Group View Panel – Set Subgroup

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Step 3. Click to remove the checkboxes on the left. Then drag the Card IDs to the desired configuration

(both illustrations depicted below will work) and then click OK.

Figure 3-3 Phoenix-Q Software: Set Subgroup Configuration

There is no need to make any adjustments to the HDMI OUT item in Properties panel as the

software will automatically make the necessary adjustments.

Figure 3-4 Phoenix-Q Software: Properties – HDMI OUT (Display Source)

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The following figure illustrates the above setup.

Figure 3-5 Cascade 2 Cards and Duplicate Display Illustration

3.1.2 Example 2: Cascade 2 cards and independent quads

Step 1. Make sure that the 2 card IDs belong to the same group, while the other 2 card IDs are each

assigned a group by themselves. Verify this as shown on the Group View tree found on the left
panel of the Phoenix-Q software. To change the group setup, go to SystemConfiguration.

Figure 3-6 Phoenix-Q Software: Group View Panel

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There is no need to make any adjustments to the HDMI OUT item in Properties panel as the

software will automatically make the necessary adjustments.

Figure 3-7 Phoenix-Q Software: Properties – HDMI OUT (Display Source)

The following figure illustrates the above setup.

Figure 3-8 Cascade 2 Cards and 2 Independent Quad Illustration

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3.1.3 Example 3: Cascade 3 cards and independent quad

Step 1. Make sure that card IDs 1, 2, and 4 belong to the same group, while card ID 3 is assigned to a

group by itself. Verify this as shown on the Group View tree found on the left panel of the
Phoenix-Q software. To change the group setup, go to SystemConfiguration.

Figure 3-9 Phoenix-Q Software: Group View Panel

There is no need to make any adjustments to the HDMI OUT item in Properties panel as the

software will automatically make the necessary adjustments.

Figure 3-10 Phoenix-Q Software: Properties – HDMI OUT (Display Source)

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The following figure illustrates the above setup.

Figure 3-11 Cascade 3 Cards and 1 Independent Quad Illustration

3.1.4 Example 4: Cascade all 4 cards

Step 1. Make sure that all 4 card IDs belong to the same group. Verify this as shown on the Group

View tree found on the left panel of the Phoenix-Q software. To change the group setup, go to
SystemConfiguration.

Figure 3-12 Phoenix-Q Software: Group View Panel

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There is no need to make any adjustments in the HDMI OUT item in Properties panel as the

software will automatically make the necessary adjustments.

Figure 3-13 Phoenix-Q Software: Properties – HDMI OUT (Display Source)

The following figure illustrates the above setup.

Figure 3-14 Cascade 4 Cards Illustration

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3.2 External Cascading

To prevent input conflicts, when cascading 2 or more Rainier 3G Plus (up to 10 maximum), make sure each
Rainier 3G Plus gets assigned a unique rotary ID.

Step 1. Set the rotary ID on the first Rainier 3G Plus to 0, set the rotary ID on the second Rainier 3G

Plus to 1, set the rotary ID on the third Rainier 3G Plus to 2, and so forth (can be other values
except F as long as they are different from each other’s setting).

Step 2. To display video overlay from each Rainier 3G Plus, all units must be connected to each other

through BNC cables. Connect one end to the HDMI/SDI OUT port on the first Rainier 3G Plus’
last card (there can be up to 4 cards in a single Rainier 3G Plus), and the other end to the
CASCADE IN (BNC) port of the next Rainier 3G Plus’ in the chain.

Step 3. Cascading through the RJ-45 (RS-485) port is used to loop communication from one Rainier

3G Plus to the next. The data stream carries control and configuration information. Connect one
end of RS-485 cascading cable to the RS-485 OUT of the first Rainier 3G Plus and the other
end to RS-485 IN of the next Rainier 3G Plus in the chain.

Step 4. Connect one end of a HDMI/BNC cable to the HDMI/SDI OUT port on the last cascaded Rainier

3G Plus and the other end to the group output monitor.

Step 5. Connect the computer that is running the Phoenix-Q software to the Master Rainier 3G Plus by

using a straight-through or a cross-over RJ-45 cable from the computer to the IP port on the
Rainier 3G Plus. Make sure to be able to ping the Master Rainier 3G Plus’ IP address.

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The following illustration shows a typical setup of cascaded Rainier 3G Plus.

Figure 3-15 Cascaded Rainier 3G Plus Illustration

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To be able to display all 32 input source windows (16 from each chassis) on one monitor, make sure to
assign all 8 cards (4 from each chassis) to the same group.
Likewise, assigning card(s) to another group will display the second group’s window on a second monitor.

3.2.1 Example 1: Transfer SDI output of any card to the next chassis’ cascade input

Below, we provide examples for cascading input signals from 1, 2, 3, or 4 cards:

Card ID 1 output to the next chassis’ cascade input.

Figure 3-16 Phoenix-Q Properties: HDMI OUT (Display Source) Setting

 If we select “Card 1” for “HDMI 1” (as shown in Figure 3-16), then only the 4 windows of

card ID 1 plus the 16 windows of chassis ID 2 will be displayed.

Figure 3-17 SDI Output of Card ID 1 to the Next Chassis’ Cascade Input Illustration 1

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 If we select “Card 2” for “HDMI 1,” then only the 8 windows of card ID 1 and 2 plus the 16

windows of chassis ID 2 will be displayed.

Figure 3-18 SDI Output of Card ID 1 to the Next Chassis’ Cascade Input Illustration 2

 If we select “Card 3” for “HDMI 1,” then only the 12 windows of card ID 1, 2, and 3 plus

the 16 windows of chassis ID 2 will be displayed.

Figure 3-19 SDI Output of Card ID 1 to the Next Chassis’ Cascade Input Illustration 3

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 If we select “Card 4” for “HDMI 1,” then all 16 windows of card ID 1, 2, 3, and 4 (chassis

ID 1) plus the 16 windows of chassis ID 2 will be displayed.

Figure 3-20 SDI Output of Card ID 1 to the Next Chassis’ Cascade Input Illustration 4

Card ID 2 output to the next chassis’ cascade input.

 If we select “Card 1” for “HDMI 2” then only the 4 windows of card ID 1 plus the 16

windows of chassis ID 2 will be displayed.

 If we select “Card 2” for “HDMI 2” then only the 8 windows of card ID 1 and 2 plus the 16

windows of chassis ID 2 will be displayed.

 If we select “Card 3” for “HDMI 2” then only the 12 windows of card ID 1, 2, and 3 plus

the 16 windows of chassis ID 2 will be displayed.

 If we select “Card 4” for “HDMI 2” then all 16 windows of card ID 1, 2, 3, and 4 (chassis

ID 1) plus the 16 windows of chassis ID 2 will be displayed.

Figure 3-21 SDI Output of Card ID 2 to the Next Chassis’ Cascade Input Illustration 5

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Card ID 3 output to the next chassis’ cascade input.

 If we select “Card 1” for “HDMI 3” then only the 4 windows of card ID 1 plus the 16

windows of chassis ID 2, will be displayed.

 If we select “Card 2” for “HDMI 3” then only the 8 windows of card ID 1 and 2 plus the 16

windows of chassis ID 2 will be displayed.

 If we select “Card 3” for “HDMI 3” then only the 12 windows of card ID 1, 2, and 3 plus

the 16 windows of chassis ID 2 will be displayed.

 If we select “Card 4” for “HDMI 3” then all 16 windows of card ID 1, 2, 3, and 4 plus the

16 windows of chassis ID 2 will be displayed.

Figure 3-22 SDI Output of Card ID 3 to the Next Chassis’ Cascade Input Illustration 6

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Card ID 4 output to the next chassis’ cascade input.

 If we select “Card 1” for “HDMI 4” then only the 4 windows of card ID 1 plus the 16

windows of chassis ID 2 will be displayed.

 If we select “Card 2” for “HDMI 4” then only the 8 windows of card ID 1 and 2 plus the 16

windows of chassis ID 2 will be displayed.

 If we select “Card 3” for “HDMI 4” then only the 12 windows of card ID 1, 2, and 3 plus

the 16 windows of chassis ID 2 will be displayed.

 If we select “Card 4” for “HDMI 4” then all 16 windows of card ID 1, 2, 3, and 4 (chassis

ID 1) plus the 16 windows of chassis ID 2 will be displayed.

Figure 3-23 SDI Output of Card ID 4 to the Next Chassis’ Cascade Input Illustration 7

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3.2.2 Example 2: Assign multiple internally cascaded cards to the cascade output

To be able to display all 48 input source windows (16 from each of the 3 chassis) in one monitor, make sure
to assign all 12 cards (4 from each of the 3 chassis) to the same group.
Likewise, assigning card(s) to another group will display the second group’s window on a second monitor.

For the purpose of this example, we will focus on the Phoenix-Q setting for chassis ID 2.

 To display the input source signals of card ID 1 from chassis ID 2 –

select “Card 1” for “HDMI 4”

Only the 4 windows of (chassis ID 2 : card ID 1) + 16 windows of chassis ID 1 + 16 windows of
chassis ID 3 will be displayed.

Figure 3-24 Assign Any or Multi-cards to the Cascade Output Illustration 1

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 To display the input source signals of card ID 1 and 2 from chassis ID 2 –

select “Card 2” for “HDMI 4”

Only the 8 windows of (chassis ID 2 : card ID 1 and 2) + 16 windows of chassis ID 1 + 16
windows of chassis ID 3 will be displayed.

Figure 3-25 Assign Any or Multi-cards to the Cascade Output Illustration 2

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 To display input source signals of card ID 1 and 2 and 3 from chassis ID 2 –

select “Card 3” for “HDMI 4”

Only the 12 windows of (chassis ID 2 : card ID 1 and 2 and 3) + 16 windows of chassis ID 1 + 16
windows of chassis ID 3 will be displayed.

Figure 3-26 Assign Any or Multi-cards to the Cascade Output Illustration 3

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 To display the input source signals of all 4 cards from chassis ID 2 –

select “Card 4” for “HDMI 4”

All 16 windows of (chassis ID 2 : card ID 1 and 2 and 3 and 4) + 16 windows of chassis ID 1 + 16
windows of chassis ID 3 will be displayed.

Figure 3-27 Assign Any or Multi-cards to the Cascade Output Illustration 4

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 To bypass all input source signals of all 4 cards from chassis ID 2 –

select “Cascade In” for “HDMI 4”

Only the 16 windows of chassis ID 1 + 16 windows of chassis ID 3 will be displayed.

Figure 3-28 Assign Any or Multi-cards to the Cascade Output Illustration 5

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4. Phoenix-Q Configuration

1. Make sure the Rainier 3G Plus is powered on and properly connected to the computer through an
Ethernet cable before launching the Phoenix-Q software.

2. DO NOT use the serial cable to connect the Rainier 3G Plus to the computer. The serial port is for
connecting to a TSL controller/interface.

The Avitech Phoenix-Q program requires no installation. Just copy the system files to the computer’s
hard drive. This chapter introduces the Phoenix-Q software for setting up the Rainier 3G Plus.

4.1 Connection Method

Connect the Rainier 3G Plus to the controlling computer through an Ethernet cable (IP address).
Before connecting the computer to the Rainier 3G Plus, the computer will need to be changed to a static

IP, and its subnet mask must be set to a similar range as the Rainier 3G Plus (e.g., ”192.168.0.5” –
factory-default setting). Or, the IP address of the Rainier 3G Plus Master chassis must be changed to a
similar range as the controlling computer. See Appendix D for details on setting up an IP connection.

4.2 Pinging the Rainier 3G Plus

Make sure to be able to ping the chassis at “192.168.0.5” (factory-default IP address).

Step 1. Run the Phoenix-Q software by double-clicking Phoenix-Q.exe.
Step 2. Enter the factory-default IP address 192.168.0.5. Then click Ping.

Figure 4-1 Enter the IP Address to Ping

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Step 3. The following window will appear to signify a successful communication. Click OK to exit.

Figure 4-2 IP Address Pinged Successfully

4.3 Starting Up the Phoenix-Q Software

Step 1. Run the Phoenix-Q software by double-clicking Phoenix-Q.exe.
Step 2. Make sure to set the correct IP address (see Appendix D for details).
Step 3. Select the IP Port checkbox (Serial Port is for connecting to a TSL controller/interface only).

Then click Connect.

Figure 4-3 Phoenix-Q Software: Select the Ethernet Connection Method

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The computer will start to search for the Rainier 3G Plus.

When cascading the Rainier 3G Plus make sure each chassis has a different rotary ID setting selected
(e.g., 1 – 2 – 3) on their rear control board.

1. If there are 2 or more chassis cascaded they should also be detected.

2. Make sure that the cascaded chassis’ baud rate and resolution is the same as the master chassis.

Figure 4-4 Phoenix-Q Software: Connection Progress

The Group View window will list the card(s) found and will initially be listed under Idle Group.

Figure 4-5 Phoenix-Q Software: Idle Group

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Step 4. Click SystemConfiguration.

Figure 4-6 Phoenix-Q Software: Click “System””Configuration”

The Group Setup window will appear.

Figure 4-7 Phoenix-Q Software: Group Setup

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Step 5. To assign the grouping drag the Idle Device on the left panel to the desired Group # on the

The Rainier 3G Plus – (PI card) must be assigned a group by itself.

right panel (e.g., Group 001).

Figure 4-8 Phoenix-Q Software: Assign Group # to Idle Device

You may also click the One Device Per Group button to assign a card to each group or click

All Devices in Group 1 to assign all cards to Group 1.

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After dragging/assigning the card, it will be displayed as belonging to the assigned group.

After group setup has been completed, every time the IP address of the master chassis has been changed

(see Appendix D), perform the simple step of entering Group Setup window and then clicking “OK” to exit

(there is no need to re-assign grouping). This will help maintain system integrity when running ASCII X
command.

Figure 4-9 Phoenix-Q Software: Idle Device Assigned to Group 001

Step 6. Repeat the previous step for any additional Idle Device(s). Next, click OK to exit the Group

Setup window. Phoenix-Q will save the configuration file “System.agi” to the device’s flash

memory.

Figure 4-10 Phoenix-Q Software: Update Configuration Progress

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The next figure shows sample idle devices assigned to groups.

The “[1.1]” appearing before the card name signifies the chassis ID and card ID number. Hence
“[1.2]” would signify chassis ID 1 and card ID 2.
The “(O:H)” appearing after the card name signifies that audio “O”utput is to the “H”DMI OUT
port. “(O:S)” would signify that audio “O”utput is to the “S”DI OUT port.

Figure 4-11 Phoenix-Q Software: Chassis and Card ID; Audio Output

Place the mouse pointer over a specific card ID to show various information such as “Master

IP” / “Chassis ID #” / “Card ID #” / “Audio Output” reference guide.

Figure 4-12 Phoenix-Q Software: Device Information and Reference

4.4 Obtaining the UMD (Under Monitor Display) Data from Router

Step 1. Click SystemDisconnect.

Figure 4-13 Phoenix-Q Software: Click “System””Disconnect”

Then click OK to confirm system disconnection through Phoenix-Q software.

Figure 4-14 Phoenix-Q Software: Confirm Disconnection

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The progress of disconnection will appear on screen.

Figure 4-15 Phoenix-Q Software: Disconnection Progress

Step 2. Click SystemOptions.

Figure 4-16 Phoenix-Q Software: Click “System””Options”

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Step 3. On the Options screen click External Device and make sure that Device Enable is set On.

Figure 4-17 Phoenix-Q Software: Enable External Device

Step 4. Make sure that the IP Address corresponds to the IP address of the computer running the

tpcGW utility. If not, click the IP Address button “

…

” and when the IP Address screen appears,

enter the correct value. Then click OK to exit.

Figure 4-18 Phoenix-Q Software: Enter Correct IP Address

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Step 5. Make sure that the Port Number shown is correct. If not, enter the value directly or click the

Make sure the values appearing for both IP Address and Port Number are similar to the values entered in
the tpcGW utility, otherwise you will not be able to successfully connect to the router.

up/down arrow buttons to change the value. Then click OK to exit the Option screen setup.

Figure 4-19 Phoenix-Q Software: Enter Correct Port Number

Step 6. To allow the Phoenix-Q software to connect to the router, use the tpcGW utility

(refer to the tpcGW Utility Quick Reference Guide for details).

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4.5 Window Layout

The layout size available for the particular model will depend on the monitor’s resolution as well as the
smallest window size limitation.

4.5.1 Arranging Windows (by Group)

For a quick layout setup of the video windows, right-click the Group ### (e.g., Group 001) tab to access
the Group Layout menu. Select from 2×2 up to 13×13 as possible grid positions on the monitor.

Figure 4-20 Phoenix-Q Software: Group Layout

Upon selecting Custom Layout, specify the Window Ratio (Normal / 4:3 / 16:9). If Normal is selected,
then set the Horizontal and Vertical number of windows (2 to 8) as possible grid positions on the
monitor. If 4:3 or 16:9 is selected, then only set the Horizontal number of windows (2 to 8).

Figure 4-21 Phoenix-Q Software: Set Custom Layout

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4.5.2 Resizing Window

To reposition a window, drag the center of a window and drop to a new position. It will be updated on the
monitor. Or, upon selecting a window, use the left/right/up/down arrow buttons on the keyboard.

Perform the following steps to resize a window:

Method 1. Right-click a window, and then select Size. Click the desired preset size.

Figure 4-22 Phoenix-Q Software: Select a Preset Size

Method 2. Resize a window by dragging the border of a window to the desired size. Keep in mind that

there is a scaling limitation for each window that limits the minimum scalable size to 128×80
pixels for NTSC/PAL video.

4.5.3 Full Screen Mode; Swap Window Contents

Full Screen Mode

Double-click a window to enter full screen mode. Double-click again to return from full
screen mode.

Swap Window

Move cursor to the bottom left hand corner of a window until a letter S appears.

Figure 4-23 Phoenix-Q Software: Swap Window

Click the letter S to select a source window and then click again at a destination window

where to swap the contents from the source. This will swap all the contents and properties
of the source window to the destination window.

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4.5.4 Visual Studio

For a quick global view of monitors installed in the studio, use the Visual Studio tab to easily glance at
the present set ups.

Step 1. To configure the appearance of the monitors in the Visual Studio tab, right-click anywhere

inside the Visual Studio tab and click “Visual Studio Setting.”

Figure 4-24 Visual Studio: Click “Visual Studio Setting”

Step 2. Click to select the particular Group ### (card ID) on the left column.

Click the destination Visual Studio ### (group) on the right column.

Click the right arrow button .
Select other Group ### (card ID) to belong to a Visual Studio ### group.
Multiple Group ### (card ID) can be assigned to the same Visual Studio ### group.
Finally, click “OK” to exit the “Visual Studio Setup” window.

To remove a particular Group ### from the previously assigned Visual Studio ### on the right
column; click to select it. Then, click the left arrow button .

Figure 4-25 Visual Studio: Assigning Visual Groups

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Step 3. On the Visual Studio tab select the desired layout by right-clicking anywhere and clicking

If more than one card ID was assigned to a Visual Studio group, initially the card IDs appearing on the

Visual Studio tab may be stacked on top of each other. Select a “Layout” to display the other card IDs.

“Layout.” Select from 2×2 up to 10×10 as possible grid positions, or specify a fixed 1 row by “N”
columns or “N” rows by 1 column (with “N” being the number of displays).

Figure 4-26 Visual Studio: Select the “Layout”

Quick Information

Positioning the cursor on top of a window will provide quick information for the window. A

prompt “Double-click  (window label)” will allow you to quickly bring up the particular
group’s layout view in the main window of Phoenix-Q.

Magnification

Figure 4-27 Visual Studio: Window Quick Information

Right-click anywhere on a window to select from the 3 available magnifications.

Figure 4-28 Visual Studio: Select the Magnification

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Color Setup

Auto Arrange

To set the border color and label color (font and background), right-click anywhere on a
window and click Color Setting.

Figure 4-29 Visual Studio: Set the Border and Label Color

Allow the system to automatically arrange the layout of the windows appearing in the Visual
Studio tab.

Figure 4-30 Visual Studio: “Auto Arrange”

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4.5.5 Available Windows

Image windows that are disabled (turned off) reside in a tab called “Available Windows.”

Figure 4-31 Properties Tab: Turn Off Image Window

To turn image window back on (re-enable), use any of the below 2 methods:

Method 1. Select the desired image window to be turned on and in the “Properties” tab click “Image

Enable” “On”.

Figure 4-32 Properties Tab: Turn On Image Window

Method 2. Drag the window to be enabled to the “Group xxx” tab.

Action (drag window to an empty location) will allow the selected window to appear in the
previously empty space.
Action (drag window on top of another window) will cause the former occupant window to
be disabled (turned off) and moved to "Available Windows" tab .

Figure 4-33 Properties Tab: Turn On Image Window

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Placing the mouse pointer on top of a window residing in the “Available Windows” tab displays

Right-click an item (with icon) on the Properties window (except with icon) and click the following to
quickly apply the settings to –

1. all the windows (CardAll)

2. to a particular window (CardImage 1/2/3/4)

3. all the cards belonging to the same (Group)

4. to the entire (System)

information about the image window.

Figure 4-34 Available Windows Tab: Image Window Information

4.5.6 Copy Window Properties

Figure 4-35 Phoenix-Q Software: Right-click Item to Quickly Apply Settings to Card/Group/System

The properties of a window can be copied to another window on the same card, as well as between
cascaded chassis.

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Right-click a window, select Copy to, and click the following to quickly apply the settings to –

1. all the windows (CardAll)

2. to a particular window (CardImage 1/2/3/4)

3. all the cards belonging to the same (Group)

4. to the entire (System).

Figure 4-36 Phoenix-Q Software: Right-click Window and Click “Copy”

The properties that can be copied include the following:

 Window size:

1. width, and

2. height

 Label:

1. on/off switch

2. type (ANSI or BMP label)

3. font color, and

4. background color

 Aspect ratio:

1. on/off switch

2. sync type, and

3. fit image size

 Safe area:

1. on/off switch

2. horizontal and vertical markers

 Meter:

1. on/off switch

2. layout and alarm trigger

3. group

4. width

5. vertical coordinates, and

6. VU/PPM switch

 Image border:

1. on/off switch

2. width, and

3. color

 Video border:

1. on/off switch

2. width, and

3. color

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Close a particular window by clicking Close. The Window would appear as an icon on the Available
Windows pane. To activate the window just drag the window into the main area.

Other computer applications that are currently running which use the same Ctrl key + left mouse button
hot-key may disable multiple window selection in your Phoenix-Q software. Close the other programs
before using the Ctrl key + left mouse button in Phoenix-Q.

Figure 4-37 Phoenix-Q Software: Right-click Window and Click “Close”

4.5.7 Undo/Redo Changes

Click the to undo the previous step; while click the to redo the previous step that was
undone.

To undo or redo multiple actions click the drop-down arrow symbol
beside the undo/redo button, then click to highlight the actions to be undone or redone. Use the scrollbar
to highlight more than 6 actions.

The following actions will clear the list of undo/redo actions:

 load/save preset file
 set display resolution
 group reset
 change group setup
 set to default state

4.5.8 Align Windows

Align a set of windows horizontally or vertically. Choose how the windows will be lined up in relation to
each other. For example, clicking the Align Right button ( ) aligns the right edges of the

windows with each other.
To align a set of windows horizontally/vertically:

Step 1. Select the windows by clicking the first window with the left mouse button and the succeeding

windows using the keyboard’s Ctrl key + left mouse button.

Step 2. To indicate how the windows will be lined up with each other click one of the following buttons.

The alignment follows the position of the last window selected.

 top
 middle

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 bottom

To undo alignment of windows just click the Undo button repeatedly according to the number of
windows that were aligned with the last selected window.

Other computer applications that are currently running which use the same Ctrl key + left mouse button
hot-key may disable multiple window selection in the Phoenix-Q software. Close the other program first
before using the Ctrl key + left mouse button in Phoenix-Q.

To prevent distortion on the window's image (for "interlaced" input signal), make sure the height of the
image (excluding label and border) IS NOT smaller than one-half of the vertical active region of input source
(e.g., if resolution is set at 1080i 50Hz then the image’s height must not be less than 540 pixels).

To undo window’s size modification just click the Undo button repeatedly according to the number of
windows that were modified except the last selected window.

By default the main display area of the Phoenix-Q program is shown at a 50 % magnification; meaning the
entire layout (single or multiple windows) is visible at one-half magnification within the main display area.
However, set a custom level of magnification for viewing windows. Zoom in (100 %) to get a closer look at
image detail; zoom out to (25 %) view a larger portion of the image or the entire image.

 left
 center
 right

4.5.9 Copy Window Size

This function allows a set of windows to copy the width, height, and size of a window appearing on
screen. For example, clicking the Make Same Width button ( ) would cause the

selected windows to have the same width.
To modify the window size:

Step 1. Select the windows by clicking the first window with the left mouse button and the succeeding

windows using the keyboard’s Ctrl key + left mouse button.

Step 2. To indicate how the windows will appear on screen, click one of the following buttons. The

window’s size will follow the width/height/size of the last window selected.

 copy width
 copy height

 copy size

Figure 4-38 Phoenix-Q Software: Set Custom Level Magnification for Viewing Windows

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4.5.10 Remove Horizontal/Vertical Spacing

Other computer applications that are currently running which use the same Ctrl key + left mouse button
hot-key may disable multiple window selection in the Phoenix-Q software. Close the other programs before
using the Ctrl key + left mouse button in Phoenix-Q.

1. “Remove Horizontal Spacing” button is disabled (grayed-out) if any of 2 consecutive windows selected
are overlapped horizontally (x-axis perspective).

2. “Remove Vertical Spacing” button is disabled (grayed-out) if any of 2 consecutive windows selected
are overlapped vertically (y-axis perspective).

Eliminate the space between a set of windows horizontally or vertically. Choose how the windows will
line up in relation to each other. For example, clicking the Remove Vertical Spacing button

( ) eliminates the vertical space between a set of windows.
To position a set of windows side-by-side by removing the horizontal/vertical space:

Step 1. Select the windows by clicking the first window with the left mouse button and the succeeding

windows using the keyboard’s Ctrl key + left mouse button.

Step 2. To eliminate the vertical/horizontal spacing between the windows click one of the following

buttons. The position of the last window selected do not change but the other window(s)
changes position to remove any vertical/horizontal spacing in-between.

 horizontal
 vertical

4.6 Log Window

Aside from viewing the various system messages in Phoenix-Q, export the log messages as a text file.
This is most helpful when monitoring incidences of video loss/freeze/black, audio high/low/lost,
metadata display (AFD) Active Format Description and closed caption detection.

Step 1. Right-click anywhere inside Log Window and when the menu appears, click Export.

Figure 4-39 Log Window: Right-click “Export”

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Step 2. Assign a filename and click Save to store the data.

Refer to the computer’s hard drive (C:/Avitech/Backup/Backup_date_time/Log/ folder) for various system
log messages text file.

Figure 4-40 Phoenix-Q Software: Save Log Window Information

Figure 4-41 Phoenix-Q Software: Location of Auto-save Log File

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5. Basic Setup Using the Phoenix-Q Software

Some items appearing on the menus of the Phoenix-Q software may not be available (grayed-out).

1. The file extension GP# will be automatically added to the filename of a group’s preset.

2. Click to select Save Global Preset (with checkmark) to save a group preset that can be applied to all the
groups. The file extension GLB will be automatically added to the filename.

This chapter introduces the Phoenix-Q software for setting the features of the Rainier 3G Plus; as well
as familiarizing the menus appearing on the Phoenix-Q software.

5.1 File Menu

Figure 5-1 Phoenix-Q Software: File Menu

All the presets created are stored in the Rainier 3G Plus flash memory, not on the computer. After
creating a preset “save to flash” in order to write all the presets into the internal flash memory of the
Rainier 3G Plus. To save a preset, perform the following steps:

Step 1. Configure the window layout to how it is to be displayed.
Step 2. Click Save Preset.
Step 3. Enter a unique filename for the preset, and select OK to save. Repeat these steps for each

additional preset.

Figure 5-2 Phoenix-Q Software: Enter Unique Filename for Preset

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Delete a file appearing on the Save window by right-clicking the filename and clicking Delete.

To delete all the files appearing on the window right-click anywhere inside the window (except on a
filename) and click Delete All. When the confirmation window appears, click OK to proceed.

Figure 5-3 Phoenix-Q Software: Delete File in Save Window

Figure 5-4 Phoenix-Q Software: Delete All Preset Files Confirmation

Step 4. After creating presets, click Load Preset to load the file to be the master layout which is

automatically loaded when the Rainier 3G Plus is powered on.

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Step 5. Select a saved file and then click OK to load the preset.

Just like the Save window delete a file appearing on the Load window by right-clicking the filename and
clicking Delete. To delete all the files appearing on the window right-click anywhere inside the window
(except filename itself) and click Delete All. When the confirmation window appears, click OK to proceed.

Edit Menu

Undo

Click Undo to cancel the previous step.

Redo

Click Redo to repeat the previous step that was cancelled.

Font Type

Click Font Type to set the Font, Font style, and Size.

Opening a preset file with “GP#” as the filename extension loads a single group preset; while
opening a preset file with “GLB” as the filename extension loads a preset that applies to all
groups (global preset).

Figure 5-5 Phoenix-Q Software: Load Preset File

Step 6. Click Exit to close the Phoenix-Q software and all the changes would be automatically saved to

the configuration file “System.agi” in the device’s flash memory.

5.2 Edit Menu

Figure 5-6 Phoenix-Q Software: Edit Menu

Table 5-1 Phoenix-Q Software: Edit Menu Description

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For Windows 7: When using the Phoenix-Q in a different language other than English the Font “Arial”
might not appear as the default font-type. This may cause the label appearing in the window to appear
askew. Perform the following steps to return the default font type to Arial.

View Menu

Toolbars and
Docking Windows

Enable (with checkmark) or disable the display of any of the toolbars or
windows as well as Customize the display. *See figure 5-9

Status Bar

When enabled (with checkmark) the status bar is displayed on the bottom
of the Phoenix-Q software. Click to enable or disable.

Application Look

Click Application Look to select the overall design and theme of the
Phoenix-Q software. *See figure 5-11

Font Type: Click Font Type to select the Font, Font style, and Size. Then, click OK.

Figure 5-7 Phoenix-Q Software: Set Font Properties

Step 1. Click Control Panel and when next screen appears click Appearance and Personalization.
Step 2. On the next screen click Change Font Settings under Fonts.
Step 3. On the next screen click Font settings.
Step 4. On the next screen click to unselect the Hide fonts based on language settings checkbox.

Then click OK to exit.

Step 5. On the Phoenix-Q software click to select Arial as the default Font and click OK.

5.3 View Menu

Figure 5-8 Phoenix-Q Software: View Menu

Table 5-2 Phoenix-Q Software: View Menu Description

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Toolbars and Docking Windows:
Enable (with checkmark) or disable display of Standard toolbar, Available Windows panel, Log

Window panel, Group View panel, Properties panel, Briefing panel, as well as Customize display.

Figure 5-9 Phoenix-Q Software: “Toolbars and Docking Windows” Menu

Customize:

Click Customize to design the look of the menus and commands appearing on the Phoenix-Q
software. Click the particular folder (Commands, Toolbars, Menu, and Options) and then make
the necessary changes. Click Close when finished to exit.

Figure 5-10 Phoenix-Q Software: “Customize the Toolbars” Window

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Application Look:

Click Application Look to select the overall design and theme of the Phoenix-Q software. Click on the
themes title to view the theme.

Note: The “dot” to the left of Visual Studio.NET 2005 signifies that it is the currently selected theme.

Figure 5-11 Phoenix-Q Software: “Application Look” Menu

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5.4 System Menu

System Menu

Connect or
Disconnect

Connect the computer and Rainier 3G Plus through an Ethernet

connection; click Disconnect to break the connection between the
computer and the Rainier 3G Plus. Before connecting make sure that the
correct configurations are entered under the item Communication.

Reconnect

Upon unplugging the Ethernet cable and re-connecting it, click

Reconnect to continue the configuration process.

Configuration

Click Configuration to assign the groupings. Create the configuration of a
particular group (for example move the card to another group by dragging
the card listed under Group 001 to Group 003) and then click OK.
Phoenix-Q will save the configuration file “System.agi” to the device’s
flash memory.

Communication

Click Communication to select the IP Port “Ethernet” mode of
connection between the computer and Rainier 3G Plus.

Note: This item is not available when the computer is connected to the
Rainier 3G Plus.

Simulation

Note: For factory testing only, this item is not available.

Restore

To restore a preset follow the steps outlined in figures (5-13 to 5-16).

Setup Speaker ID

Use Setup Speaker ID to set up which speakers monitor audio sources.

Import

Import image labels or alarm sound file from a .txt file. See figures (5-19 to
5-22) for details.

Export

Export image labels or alarm sound parameters to be edited externally.
See figures (5-19 to 5-22) for details.

Options

Clicking Options opens up a popup window to customize a number of
default settings for Phoenix-Q. These settings are organized into the
following categories; System, General, External Device, and
Communication. See figures (5-23 to 5-39) for details.

Figure 5-12 Phoenix-Q Software: System Menu

Table 5-3 Phoenix-Q Software: System Menu Description

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Restore: To manually Restore a preset perform the following steps.
Step 1. Set the Rainier 3G Plus to the factory-default value (see Appendix E for details).
Step 2. When using a backup file from a Rainier 3G Plus chassis to restore a different Rainier 3G Plus

chassis, make sure that the hardware is exactly the same, and that the rotary ID setting of the
chassis being restored matches the old chassis’ setting.

Step 3. Click SystemRestoreConfiguration and Files.

Figure 5-13 Phoenix-Q Software: Click “System””Restore””Configuration and Files”

Step 4. The Date window shows various folders with the date (automatically generated) when the

preset(s) were previously saved. The Preview Configuration window shows the setup of the
just selected folder. The Present Configuration window shows the present setup of the
Rainier 3G Plus.

Figure 5-14 Phoenix-Q Software: ”Restore” Window

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Step 5. Click to select a restore point (e.g., Backup_2013_03_18_18_00_01). System will

When the setup of the Present Configuration window is different from the setup in the Preview
Configuration window (e.g., upon selecting Backup_2013_03_15_17_20_41 folder in the Date window)
then restore is not allowed by the system and the Restore button remains grayed-out.

automatically compare the setup listed in Present Configuration window with the setup listed
in Preview Configuration window (e.g., Identical, Different, New Device).

Step 6. Click Restore. The progress of restoration will be shown.

Figure 5-15 Phoenix-Q Software: ”Restore” Progress

Step 7. Reboot the Rainier 3G Plus to complete the “Restore” process.

Figure 5-16 Phoenix-Q Software: Reboot Device

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Setup Speaker ID: When there are 2 or more cascaded chassis ID, use Setup Speaker ID to assign

This item is only available when the computer is connected to the Rainier 3G Plus.

each card ID to output to a chassis ID headset output. Make sure to first assign 2 or more
chassis ID cards to the same group.

Figure 5-17 Phoenix-Q Software: Click “System””Setup Speaker ID”

Figure 5-18 Phoenix-Q Software: Card Speaker ID

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Import and Export Labels / Alarm Sound

1. “Label” settings here will affect all the labels of the Groups in the System.

2. These items are only available when the computer is connected to the Rainier 3G Plus.

3. Refer to Appendix C for complete details on using the “Import”/”Export”“Alarm Sound” function.

Figure 5-19 Phoenix-Q Software: Click “System””Import/Export Label (.txt)”

To change the label, the label must be exported to be edited externally. Follow the steps below to
change the Rainier 3G Plus’ labels. The most convenient way is to export the file (label) as:

 ANSI – up to 30 characters; can contain the English characters A–Z, a–z, 0–9, or
 BMP Label (Unicode – up to 15 characters; useful for displaying text other than the English

language) txt file

Step 1. Click SystemExport (.txt)Label and assign a filename. Then click Save.

Figure 5-20 Phoenix-Q Software: Export Label

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Step 2. Open the exported text file. The first row of text provides a guide to the 2 types of labels (A for

ANSI / B for BMP Label). Change the label type as desired by typing A or B after the dash “–”
(highlighted below).

Figure 5-21 Phoenix-Q Software: Change Label Type

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Step 3. Then edit the text in the file (highlighted as shown below). When done editing the label save the

txt file and import it. The on screen labels will be updated.

Figure 5-22 Phoenix-Q Software: Change Label Text

Options: Opens a popup window with system configuration settings.

Figure 5-23 Phoenix-Q Software: Click “System””Options”

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 GeneralGeneralBackup Path

The default backup path “C:\Avitech\Backup\” contains the system configuration, preset files,
system log data, and firmware version information. To change the backup path, type the desired
path in the Value column (only available when Phoenix-Q is not connected to chassis).

Figure 5-24 Options: “System””General””Backup Path”

Or click the select folder button “…” and when the Select Folder screen appears choose from the
existing folders or click the Make New Folder button to create a new folder. Then click OK to exit.

Figure 5-25 Phoenix-Q Software: Select Folder Window

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 GeneralGeneralDuring Program Startup

To prevent errors when detecting new devices, it is highly recommended to return the new device to its
default setting before connecting it to the present setup.

Click the drop-down button (click the cell’s rightmost portion) to select Open Communication
window that allows the Phoenix-Q program to automatically open the Communication window
upon startup.

Figure 5-26 Options: “System””General””During Program Startup”

 GeneralGeneralNew Device Detected

Click the drop-down button (click the cell’s rightmost portion) to select Open Group Setup window
that allows the Phoenix-Q program to automatically open the Group Setup window when a new
device has been detected.

Figure 5-27 Options: “System””General””New Device Detected”

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 GeneralGeneralLayout Display

Click the drop-down button (click the cell’s rightmost portion) to select Center or Upper left corner
that allows the preview window to be displayed in the center or upper left corner of the monitor.

Figure 5-28 Options: “System””General””Layout Display”

 GeneralGeneralDisplay Device ID (Group View)

To display the device ID information in the Group View panel, make sure Display Device ID
(Group View) is enabled (set On). Click the drop-down button [click the Display Device ID (Group
View) cell’s rightmost portion] to select On.

Figure 5-29 Options: “System””General””Display Device ID (Group View)”

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 GeneralGeneralVideo Black Threshold Unit

IRE is a unit used in the measurement of composite video signals. Its name is an abbreviation of Institute of

Radio Engineers. mV stands for millivolt.

Set the level (in IRE or mV) below which the signal will be considered to be black. Click the drop­down button [click the Video Black Threshold Unit cell’s rightmost portion] to select IRE or mV.

Figure 5-30 Options: “System””General””Video Black Threshold Unit”

 GeneralGeneralHDMI Audio Output Follow SDI / SPDIF Audio Output

To make the HDMI audio output the same as the SDI audio output (Properties portion – Card
ParametersHeadphone (Local)Source), make sure HDMI Audio Output Follow SDI /
SPDIF Audio Output is enabled (set On). Click the drop-down button [click the HDMI Audio
Output Follow SDI / SPDIF Audio Output cell’s rightmost portion] to select On.

Figure 5-31 Options: “System””General””HDMI Audio Output Follow SDI / SPDIF Audio Output”

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Upon selecting On the following reminder will appear. Click OK to close the window.

Not applicable when Rainier 3G Plus is cascaded with Rainier 3G.

Figure 5-32 Reminder Upon Enabling ”HDMI Audio Output Follow SDI / SPDIF Audio Output”

 GeneralGeneralAudio Output from Full Screen Window

To allow all audio outputs to switch to the window that just entered full screen mode, make sure
Audio Output From Full Screen Window is enabled (set On). Click the drop-down button [click
the Audio Output from Full Screen Window cell’s rightmost portion] to select On.

Audio output will return to the previous window source upon exiting from full screen mode.

Figure 5-33 Options: “System””General””Audio Output From Full Screen Window”

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 GeneralGeneralSpecial Audio Link Between Cascaded Device

To allow the audio signal to pass through a cascaded Rainier 3G Plus and a Rainier 3G (both
devices must belong to the same group), make sure Special Audio Link Between Cascaded

Device is enabled (set On). Click the drop-down button [click the Special Audio Link Between
Cascaded Device cell’s rightmost portion] to select On.

Figure 5-34 Options: “System””General””Special Audio Link between Cascaded Device”

 GeneralVisual Studio Name

To change the Visual Studio group’s name, click the Visual Studio group name to change, and then
type the Visual Studio group’s new name (up to 30 characters).

Figure 5-35 Options: “System””General””Visual Studio Name”

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 GeneralDisplay NameType

To allow a user to change the group’s displayed name, click the drop-down button [click the Type
cell’s rightmost portion] and select Custom.

Figure 5-36 Options: “System””General””Type”

 GeneralDisplay NameCustom Name

To change the group’s name, click the Group name to change, then type the group’s new name (up

to 30 characters).

Figure 5-37 Options: “System””General””Custom Name”

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 GeneralPlay Special Layout (No Video)Enable

To set the Phoenix-Q to alert the user when a video signal is interrupted or lost, Enable (set On)
Play Special Layout (No Video) by clicking the drop-down button (clicking the Enable cell’s
rightmost portion) and selecting On.

 GeneralPlay Special Layout (No Video)Display Type

To select the type of display when a video signal is lost, click the drop-down button (click the
Display Type cell’s rightmost portion) to select Quad or Full screen.

Figure 5-38 Options: “System””Play Special Layout (No Video)””Display Type”

Display Type: Quad/Full screen
The following sample scenarios may occur.
Note: the following scenarios will only occur if Play Special Layout (No Video) is Enabled (set On).

Sample scenario 1 – a single window loses video signal
Regardless of the present monitor’s window layout, the quad/full screen layout would be displayed
and the single window without video signal would occupy the top-left position/full screen to warn
the user that the particular window has no video signal.

Sample scenario 2 – three windows lose video signal
Regardless of the present monitor’s window layout, the quad layout would be displayed and the 3
windows without video signal would occupy the top-left, top-right, and bottom-left positions to warn
the user that the 3 windows have lost video signal.
If Full screen is selected for Display Type, the last window that lost its video signal would occupy
the full screen to alert the user to the problem.

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 GeneralPlay Special Layout (No Video)Auto Restore
Auto Restore

Allows the window layout to revert back to where it was before signal loss occurred. Click the drop-down
button (use the mouse to click the Auto Restore cell’s rightmost portion) to select On. If Auto Restore
is disabled (set Off) and a window loses its video signal, simply right-click the window and select Close
to allow the window to revert back to where it was before signal loss occurred.

The following sample scenarios may occur:
Note: The following scenarios will only occur if Play Special Layout (No Video) and Auto Restore are
Enabled (set On).

Sample scenario 1 – all windows regain video signal
If Auto Restore is set On, all windows will revert to the original layout.

Sample scenario 2 – window #2 has regained video signal out of the three windows that lost
video signal
If Auto Restore is set On, window #2 (which has regained video signal) will be removed from the
screen. When Display Type is set to Quad then window #3 would occupy the place vacated by
window #2. If Full screen is selected for Display Type, then the last window that lost its video
signal would occupy the whole screen.

Figure 5-39 Options: “System””Play Special Layout (No Video)””Auto Restore”

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 External DeviceDevice Enable

To allow the Phoenix-Q software to get the UMD (under monitor display) data from the router (when
necessary) click External Device, then click Communication, and make sure that Device Enable
is set On.

Figure 5-40 Options: “External Device””Communication””Device Enable”

 External DeviceIP Address

Make sure that the IP Address corresponds to the IP address of the computer running the tpcGW

utility. If not, click the IP Address button “

…

” and when the IP Address screen appears, enter the

correct value. Then click OK to exit.

Figure 5-41 Options: “External Device””Communication””IP Address”

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 External DevicePort Number

To be able to successfully connect to the router, make sure the values for both the IP Address and the Port
Number are similar to the value entered in the tpcGW utility.

Upon clicking OK to exit the Options setup, the following message appears. Click OK to close the
message.

Make sure that the Port Number shown is correct. If not, enter the value directly or change the
value by clicking the up/down arrow button. Then click OK to exit the Options screen setup.

Figure 5-42 Options: “External Device””Communication””Port Number”

Figure 5-43 Options: “Audio Output Auto-Off” Message When Exiting Options Setup

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5.5 Help Menu

Help Menu

Firmware Version

Click to export as a .txt file.

Upgrade Firmware

Click Upgrade Firmware to bring the device’s firmware up-to-date
(see “Firmware Upgrade Reference Guide” for details).

About

Click About to see a pop-up window which displays information about the
Phoenix-Q software. i.e., version number.

Figure 5-44 Phoenix-Q Software: Help Menu

Table 5-4 Phoenix-Q Software: Help Menu Description

Export Current Firmware Version

Follow the steps below to export the current version of the Rainier 3G Plus’ firmware.

Step 1. Click Firmware Version.

Step 2. Click Export.

Figure 5-45 Phoenix-Q Software: Firmware Version

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Step 3. Assign a filename and click Save to store the data.

Click “System”



”Disconnect” first before firmware upgrade.

Figure 5-46 Phoenix-Q Software: Save Firmware Version Information

Upgrade Firmware: Click Upgrade Firmware to bring the device’s firmware up-to-date (see “Firmware

Upgrade Reference Guide for Rainier 3G Plus” for details).

About: Click About to see a pop-up box showing the Phoenix-Q software information.

Figure 5-47 Phoenix-Q Software: Version Information

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5.6 Briefing

This function cycles between presets for a slideshow effect.

Step 1. Right-click the title bar and when the menu appears, click Add.

Figure 5-48 Briefing: Click “Add”

Step 2. Enter the Process name, specify the Time (H : M : S), then select the previously saved preset

File. Click OK to continue. Continue adding new processes.

Figure 5-49 Phoenix-Q Software: “Add Process” Window

Step 3. On the drop-down menu select Auto Play, Auto Play (Repeat), Manual, or Manual (Repeat).

Click play to start the sequence.

Figure 5-50 Briefing: Select Type of Playback

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6. Setting the Group/Card Properties

Some of the items appearing on the Properties window may not be available for the Rainier 3G Plus.

To set the properties of the Rainier 3G Plus, click to select the Card on the Group View window (left
panel) and the Properties window (right panel) will list the parameters available for setup.

Figure 6-1 Phoenix-Q Software: Properties Window

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6.1 Rainier 3G Plus – 1 / – Q Properties Setup

Connection

Properties

Change . . .

Click Change to set the network Connection Properties by entering the
IP address, Subnet mask, and Gateway. Or, set the Baud rate when
using the Serial Port to connect.

Note: This item is available for slave (cascaded) chassis only.

Serial Port –

TSL V3.1

On
Off

Enable/Disable TSL V3.1 for the configuration of the RS-232 port with a
TSL connection.

Note: The RS-232 port is not for connecting to a computer for
configuration (Phoenix-Q utility). Likewise, it cannot be used for entering
any Avitech ASCII commands.

When configuring, connect the (Master Rainier 3G Plus) to the controlling
computer through an Ethernet connection and then connect the (Master
Rainier 3G Plus) RS-232 port to the TSL router.

Note: To implement TSL, aside from selecting “On” for “Serial Port-TSL
V3.1,”

 “TSL UMD Properties” must be “On” and “Display Address / Option”

must be configured.

 “LabelDisplay Type” for the particular Window must be set as

“UMD” or “D-Name/UMD”

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TSL UDP Parameter

Enable/Disable TSL V3.1 for configuration of IP port with TSL connection.
Make sure to enter the correct UDP Port (User Datagram Protocol) value

that matches the connected router.

Note: To implement TSL, aside from selecting “Enable”
 “TSL UMD Properties” must be “On” and “Display Address / Option”

must be configured. (Refer to Appendix F for details on using “TSL

UMD Properties” to set Compatibility With Tally Interface Device.)

 “LabelDisplay Type” for the particular Window must be configured

“UMD” or “D-Name/UMD”

When TSL UDP Parameter is enabled, Serial Port – TSL V3.1 will automatically be disabled.

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HDMI OUT

(Display Source)

HDMI 1/2/3/4

(Card 1/2/3/4,
cascade in)

Select the display source for the output to each card’s HDMI OUT port.
Select another card’s VIDEO IN source as the output to another card’s

HDMI OUT port. Or, use the source signal coming into the chassis’
CASCADE IN port as output to a card.

Note:

1. Only 720p and 1080p 50Hz/60Hz input source signal from another
Rainier 3G Plus is allowed when cascading (Cascade In).

2. When the Rainier 3G Plus contains a (PI card) it will automatically be
removed from the list since its function is different from a -1 / -Q card.
A Rainier 3G Plus-PI card must be assigned a group by itself.

Headphone
Parameters

Mute

(On / Off)

Turn on/off the audio signal to the audio output port.

Sound

Stereo
Mono Left
Mono Right

Select whether audio output is coming from one side or both sides of the
headphone.

Volume (dB)

(–64 up to 12)

Set the volume level of audio output.

Analog gain (%)

(0.0, 14.6, 28.6,

42.9, 57.1, 71.4,

85.7, 100.0)

Adjust the proper volume level (previous item) and proper audio analog
amplifier's gain (this item) to achieve the best SNR (signal-to-noise ratio).
Signal-to-noise ratio is a measure used in comparing the level of a desired
signal to the level of background noise.

Power Alarm

Parameters

Enable

(On / Off)

Turn on/off the power alarm feature that is triggered when either one of
the power sources is cut-off.

Time Lag

(Always on, 1
5, 10, 30 minutes,
1, 2, 6, 12, 24
hours)

Set the time interval between when the power source is cut-off and when
power alarm is shown on screen.

Display Time
(Seconds)

(1 to 120)

Set the length of time that the power alarm remains on screen.

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Card

Parameters

Resolution

Set the display
resolution

Note:

1. Make sure that the resolution of the input source (as background
image) is the same as the resolution of the HDMI OUT / SDI OUT ports for
video output to the monitor.

2. Only 720p and 1080p 50Hz/60Hz output resolution is available when
cascading.

3. Only 1080i 50Hz/59.94Hz/60Hz output resolution is available for a
Rainier 3G Plus PI card.

Input Source

(Card 1/2/3,
cascade in)

Select the source of the video signal for conversion to a 1080i signal. You

can select another card’s 1080p source signal or, use the 1080p source

signal coming into the chassis’ CASCADE IN port.

Note: This item is only available for Rainier 3G Plus – (PI card).

Output Timing

Normal
VESA

Normal output timing is designed for some brands of monitor that do not
support the VESA standard.

Note: Only 1080p 50/60 Hz and 720p 50/60 Hz is supported on SDI OUT
port upon setting Normal. No video output from this port is possible when
set at VESA. The HDMI OUT port supports both Normal and VESA.

Special Control
Mode (HOB 1×2)

Allows the proportional display of Titan 9000-HOB 1×2 wall display
windows in the Visual Studio tab.

Note: This item is only available for Titan 9000-HOB card.

Color Correction
(Cascade In / SDI
Out)

(On / Off)

Turn on the encoder (signal in/out stage) to completely fix any color
anomaly that may appear on color edge. Select off to disable this function.

Note:

1. Make sure to turn this function off when cascading with non-Rainier 3G
Plus and non-Titan 9000 cards.

2. (For Rainier 3G Plus-Q card)
Make sure to turn this function off when another card is selected as output
in “HDMI Out (Display Source)” and not the Rainier 3G Plus-Q card itself.

Background Color

Set the card’s background color.

Note: Not applicable for Rainier 3G Plus-Q card.

Meter
Transparency

(1 up to 8)

Use the slider to set the transparency (default is 8, no transparency) of the
meter appearing on screen.

Label B-G
Transparency

(1 up to 8)

Use the slider to set the background transparency level (default is 8, no
transparency) of the label appearing on screen.

HDMI Audio Mute

(On / Off)

Turn on or off HDMI signal’s embedded audio output.

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Card

Parameters

Video Alarm Lock

(On / Off)

Turning on video alarm lock allows the alarm during occurrence of “NO

VIDEO / VIDEO BLACK / VIDEO FREEZE” to remain on screen even

after video image signal has resumed streaming from the input source.
This feature is most useful when the operator is away and wants to keep
track of any occurrences of “no video / video black / video freeze.”

Note: To remove “NO VIDEO” text on screen click “Erase Alarm” button.

Audio Alarm Lock
(On / Off)

Turning on audio alarm lock allows the alarm during occurrence of “NO

AUDIO / OUT OF PHASE” to remain on screen even after audio signal

has resumed streaming from the input source. This feature is most useful
when the operator is away and wants to keep track of any occurrences of
“no audio / out of phase.”

Note: To remove “NO AUDIO” text on screen click “Erase Alarm” button.

TSL UMD

Properties

(Image 1/2/3/4)

Enable

(On / Off)

Allow the UMD (under monitor display) to be shown.

Display Address

(0 up to 126)

Set the display address for each image. The address should match the
TSL controller’s configured address connected to the router output
feeding the corresponding Avitech input.

To set Display Addresses for all images, right-click any Display
Address, click Quick Setting, and set the starting and ending number
(0-126) to be displayed for each image (e.g., Set 100 as the Start
Number for Image 1 and set 126 as the End Number. Then 100 would
be shown as the Display Address for Image 1, 101 for Image 2, and so
forth.)

Option

First 8 Characters
All 16 Characters

Select to display 8 or 16 dynamic characters of the UMD label (if the TSL
implementation allows it).

Tally

Enable

(On / Off)

Enable tally for one window or all the windows in a group.

Flash

(On / Off)

Enable flashing tally for one window or all the windows in a group.

Tally Color

(LED1/2/3)
Select the preferred tally color. Click Others for more color choices

(Standard tab) or customize the color (Custom tab) by setting the Hue/

Saturation/Luminance as well as the Red/Green/Blue values.

Event

Submenu of Tally. (Serial Event)

LED 1/2/3

(On / Off)

Turn on or off the LED alerts caused by a serial event.

Label

(On / Off)

Turn on or off the label alerts caused by a serial event.

Note: Tally 1/2/3 can trigger either Label alerts or Border alerts, but there
is only one border or label on the monitor. If tally 1/2/3 alerts are triggered
simultaneously, the display priority will be tally 1, tally 2, and then tally 3.

Border

(On / Off)

Turn on or off the border alerts caused by a serial event.

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Signal Format

Color

Font Color

Select the font color on the signal. Click Others for more color choices
(Standard tab) or to customize the color (Custom tab) by setting the Hue/

Saturation/Luminance and Red/Green/Blue values.

B-G Color

Select the background color on the signal. Click Others for more color
choices (Standard tab) or to customize the color (Custom tab) by setting
the Hue/Saturation/Luminance and Red/Green/Blue values.

Headphone

(Local)

Enable

(On / Off)

Enable audio output from this card to the headphones that are connected
to the audio output connector.

Source

Select the source of the audio signal for the headphones. Select window
1/2/3/4 embedded audio, or pass through embedded audio.

Channel

Select the source of audio signal to be played on headphone. This item
depends on your selection in the item above (Source).

(Group 1/2/3/4 CH1/CH2 / CH3/CH4)

Audio Delay

(0 to 2700)
millisecond

Allows adjustment of headphone audio output to optimize the relative
timing of the audio and video signals on the monitor wall display. Use the
slider to adjust the audio monitoring delay until the headphone audio
output and video are well synchronized on the monitor wall display.

Note: By default, the audio signal is approximately 5.56 ms.

Embedded Audio

SDI Out Type

(Pass through embedded audio, or Local)
Select the source of embedded audio signal that will be outputted through

SDI/HDMI OUT ports; choose whether the signal will be Local (from the
card’s VIDEO IN ports) or Pass through embedded audio (from
cascaded signal source).

Note: Refer to Appendix B for details on when item is available for setup.

HDMI Out Type

(Pass through embedded audio, or Local)

Note: Refer to Appendix B for details on when item is available for setup.

Source

Select the source of embedded audio signal; Select from the windows’

VIDEO IN ports. (Window 1/2/3/4 embedded audio)

Primary Group

Assign the primary embedded audio group to one of the groups (Group
1/2/3/4).

Secondary Group

Assign secondary embedded audio group to one of the groups (Group
1/2/3/4). User Logo

Only applicable for Rainier 3G Plus-1 card and Rainier 3G Plus-PI card.

Enable

(On / Off)

Allow the display of a user logo.

Display

Foreground
Background

Set the user logo as a part of the image in the window (foreground) or as a
background on the image window (background).

Hide –
Full screen mode

(On / Off)

Allow the display of user logo during full screen mode.

Note: Only available when Foreground was selected for the previous
item “Display”.

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User Logo

Only applicable for Rainier 3G Plus-1 card and Rainier 3G Plus-PI card.

Picture
Upload

Click the cell’s rightmost portion “open” button to select bitmap file to
upload as the user logo (e.g., 1920×1200 image would take

approximately 180 seconds or more depending on the system’s resource

allocation).

Note:

1. A higher quality image file will take longer to load (e.g., 1920×1200
image would take approximately 180 seconds or more depending on the
system’s resource allocation).

2. To fill the entire screen of the monitor, the size (pixel count) of user logo
picture must be same as monitor resolution. In case the file size is larger
than the card’s output resolution (see Card ParametersResolution)
the system will automatically detect it and prevent it from displaying as the
user logo picture.

Position

X Y

Specify the location of the user logo appearing on screen by setting the X
and Y coordinates.

Clock

Only applicable for Rainier 3G Plus-1 card and Rainier 3G Plus-PI card

Enable

(On / Off)

Allow the display of a clock on the screen.

Border Enable

(On / Off)

Allow the display of a border on the digital clock.

Hide –
Full screen mode

(On / Off)

Hide or display the clock during full screen mode.

Clock Font Color

Set the color of any font on the clock. Click Others for more color choices
(Standard tab) or customize the color (Custom tab) by setting Hue/

Saturation/Luminance as well as Red/Green/Blue values.

Clock Background
Color

Set the background color of the clock. Click Others for more color choices
(Standard tab) or customize color (Custom tab) by setting Hue/

Saturation/Luminance as well as Red/Green/Blue values.

Clock Background
Transparency

(0 to 8)

Set the background transparency level of the clock. 0 signifies total
transparency, 8 signifies no transparency.

Size

X Y

Specify the location of the clock on the screen by setting the X and Y
coordinates.

Width
Height

Specify the size of the clock on the screen by setting the Width and
Height values.

Time

Source

RTC
SNTP
LTC
Counter

Sync to Master

Activate the Time Code feature by selecting RTC, LTC or Counter.
Synchronize with the clock of the Master card by selecting Sync to
Master. The SNTP Time Code feature allows the card to synchronize the
clock with an external SNTP time server. The IP port on the rear of the
chassis can simultaneously control and receive Time Code information.

Note: Sync to Master is only available for modules belonging to the same
group.

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Clock

Only applicable for Rainier 3G Plus-1 card and Rainier 3G Plus-PI card

RTC Properties

Change . . .

Set the time appearing on the real time clock.

Note: This item is only available when selecting RTC in Source.

SNTP Properties

Change . . .

Set the SNTP time server IP address for synchronizing the clock with an
external SNTP time server.

Note: This item is only available when selecting SNTP in Source.

Pause

(On / Off)

Allows the pausing/resumption of the time count.

Note: This item is only available when selecting Counter in Source.

Count

(Up / Down)

Select the counting method: Up (forward) or Down (reverse).

Note: This item is only available when selecting Counter in Source.

Reset Counter

Allows resetting of the counter.

Note: This item is only available when selecting Counter in Source.

Format

12-hour
24-hour

Select the clock display format.

Note: This item is not available when selecting Counter in Source.

Display Frame

(On / Off)

Enable the video’s frame per second (fps) value to be shown on screen.

Note: This item is only available when selecting LTC in Source.

Daylight Saving
Time

(On / Off)

Enable the Daylight Saving Time function.

Note: This item is not available when selecting Counter in Source.

Time Zone

Specify the desired time zone shown on a particular monitor.

Note: This item is not available when selecting Counter in Source.

Broadcast Sync
Time

(On / Off)

Allows the card to synchronize the clock with an external SNTP time
server.

Note: This item is only available when selecting SNTP in Source.

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Clock

Only applicable for Rainier 3G Plus-1 card and Rainier 3G Plus-PI card

Sync Time

(Day:Hour:Minute)

Set the amount of time between each clock synchronization.

Note: This item is only available when selecting SNTP in Source.

Preset Time

Select Index
(For Counter)

Select which index preset time to use. (1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8)

Note: This item is only available when selecting Counter in Source.

Index 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8

Change . . .

Set the preset time displayed for each input source.

Note: This item is only available when selecting Counter in Source.

Label:Clock

Display

(On / Off)

Allow the display of the clock’s label (default label is “Clock”).

BMP Label

(On / Off)

Allow the display of universal fonts for the on screen clock.

Text

To change the content of label string, directly type in the desired content.

Size

1/2/3/4

Specify the clock label’s size.

Label Font Color

Specify the clock label’s font color. Click Others for more color choices
(Standard tab) or customize the color (Custom tab) by setting the Hue/

Saturation/Luminance as well as the Red/Green/Blue values.

Label Background
Color

Specify the clock label’s background color. Click Others for more color
choices (Standard tab) or customize the color (Custom tab) by setting
the Hue/Saturation/Luminance as well as the Red/Green/Blue values.

The following table shows the Properties setting for each window in the Rainier 3G Plus-1 / -Q cards.

Image

Enable

(On / Off)

Show or hide the selected window on the monitor. Upon selecting Off, the
hidden window will appear on the Available Windows panel (see below).
To show the window again just click and drag the icon into the main
screen (can also select and drag multiple windows).

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Image

Display Signal
Format

(On / Off)

Allow the display of window’s input signal format.

C.C Detect
(On / Off)

Allow detection of closed captioning. “NO C.C” would be displayed if

detection is enabled but input signal is without closed captioning.

Display AFD

(On / Off)

AFD (Active Format Description) codes are intended to guide DTV
receivers and/or intermediate professional video equipment regarding the
display of video of one aspect ratio on a display of another aspect ratio.

The Rainier 3G Plus can then use this information, together with
knowledge of the display shape and user preferences, to choose a
presentation mode.

Note: Only available when On is selected in Display Signal Format.

Size

Not applicable for Rainier 3G Plus-Q card

X
Y

Specify the location of the window appearing on screen by setting the X
and Y coordinates.

Width
Height

Specify the size of the window appearing on screen by setting the Width
and Height values. To directly input the values, use the left/right buttons
(Width) and up/down buttons (Height), or use the keyboard’s Ctrl +
left/right arrow (Width) and Ctrl + up/down arrow (Height) keys.

Note: To prevent distortion on the window's image (for "interlaced" input
signals), make sure the height of the image (excluding the label and
border) IS NOT smaller than one-half of the vertical active region of the

input source (e.g., if resolution is set at 1080i 50Hz then the image’s

height must not be less than 540 pixels)

Lock Position

(On / Off)

Lock or unlock the position of the window appearing on screen.

Label

Display

(On / Off)

Show the label appearing on the window. Keep in mind that each window
supports one line of text.

Display Type

Destination Name
(D-Name)

UMD
D-Name / UMD

Display the destination name.

Display the under monitor display.
Display both the destination name and under monitor display.

BMP Label
(On / Off)

Allow the use of universal fonts for the window’s on screen label.

Label

Destination Name

Input the text string appearing in the window’s label (up to 32 characters).

Size

(1/2/3/4)

Specify the window’s label size.

Font Color

Specify the window label’s font color. Click Others for more color choices
(Standard tab) or customize the color (Custom tab) by setting the Hue/

Saturation/Luminance as well as the Red/Green/Blue values.

Background Color

Specify the window label’s background color. Click Others for more color
choices (Standard tab) or customize the color (Custom tab) by setting
the Hue/Saturation/Luminance as well as the Red/Green/Blue values.

Fill Background

(On / Off)

Allow the label background to fill the entire width of the window.

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Image

Position

(Top / Bottom)

Place the label on top/bottom of the window.

Outside

(On / Off)

Place the label inside/outside the window.

Note: This is not allowed when the image height is less than 80 lines.

Aspect Auto Detect

Enable
(On / Off)

Allow automatic detection of the input signal’s aspect ratio. For HD-SDI
input signal, the aspect ratio will be 16:9. For SD-SDI/composite, the
aspect ratio setting can be 4:3/16:9.

Sync Type

Default
AFD

Upon selecting Default, aspect ratio will be fixed at 16:9 for HD-SDI and
4:3/16:9 for SD-SDI/Composite. Upon selecting AFD, the "protected
area" shown on screen takes priority

Fit Image Size

(On / Off)

Upon selecting On, and if the previous item Sync TypeDefault was
selected; the image will fit the window size (fixed at 16:9 for HD-SDI or
4:3/16:9 for SD-SDI/Composite).

If the previous item Sync TypeAFD was chosen; image will fit window
size based on affixed AFD code (if included).

Meter

Meter Enable

(On / Off)

Allow the audio meter for the particular window to appear on screen.

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Image

Layout and
Alarm Trigger

Change . . .

Audio meter scale:

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Image

 Switch: turn on/off any of the following meters

 METER1_L
 PHASE1
 METER1_R

 METER3_L
 PHASE3
 METER3_R

 METER2_L
 PHASE2
 METER2_R

 METER4_L
 PHASE4
 METER4_R

 Group: Meter’s 1 & 2 and Meter’s 3 & 4 can be assigned to any of

4 groups. However, (1 & 2) and (3 & 4) cannot share same Group.

 Phase Meter: 90 deg (default); When monitoring a stereo signal,

the coherence between the 2 channels (i.e., how similar they are)
greatly affects its mono compatibility. The phase meter indicate the
relative phase of the 2 channels and thereby provide some
measure of mono compatibility. Phase meter reading in the upper
half of the scale indicate acceptable mono compatibility, whereas
lower half readings warn of a potential compatibility problem.

 Alignment:

–20 dBFS in SMPTE digital unit or 4 dBu in VU unit (default);
user adjustable; also known as the safe range.

 Alarm: 0 to –9.9 dBFS (default);

0 to –20 dBFS depending on “alignment” setting;
the “alarm” range is equivalent to the upper half of 0 dBFS minus
previous item “alignment” setting.

 Headroom: –10 to –19.9 dBFS (default);

–20.7 to –41.58 dBFS depending on “alignment” setting the
“headroom” range is equivalent to the lower half of 0 dBFS minus
“alignment” setting; also known as the headroom before alarm

range is reached.

dBFS (decibels relative to full scale)
VU (volume unit)

The Rainier 3G Plus is capable of displaying embedded audio as VU
meters inside the video window. Embedded audio is divided into four
groups (CH1 to CH4), with a master (Meter 1/2) and secondary channel
(Meter 3/4) for each group. This allows the display of the left and right VU
meter of either the master or secondary channel on the left and right side
of the window just as the menu depicts. Adjust the Phase (Out of phase
slider), VU (one slider), Sound (High/Low sliders). If there is no audio
detected, NO VU meters will be shown.

Audio Meters & Groups:
Along with the video signal(s), each input signal may contain up to sixteen

channels (8 pairs) of embedded audio.
Typically, 48kHz, 20-bit audio; (extendable to 48kHz, 24-bit audio).

Use the Group setting to select which group of embedded audio to
monitor. In accordance with SMPTE standards incoming audio may be
embedded in up to 4 groups with each group containing 4 channels. For
example; a simple stereo signal would typically use: Channels 1 & 2 which
can also be thought of as Meter 1-Left and Meter 1-Right. The Rainier 3G
Plus is capable of displaying 8 Channels (2 Groups) at a time. Meters 1/2
are always displayed on the left side of the screen and Meters 3/4 are
always displayed on the right side of the screen. However, associate any
Group to any set of meters which, for instance; would allow Group 2 to be
displayed on the left side of the screen.

Recap:
Any of the 4 Groups can be assigned to Meters 1 & 2 and any of the 4

Groups can be assigned to Meters 3 & 4.

Note: Upon changing audio source entering VIDEO IN port; make sure to
refresh audio meters by either re-selecting “On” option in “Meter Enable”
menu. Or, by physically disconnecting and then reconnecting signal cable
entering VIDEO IN port. Refreshing audio meters is necessary for Meters
3 & 4 to display correct dynamic meter bars.

Outside

(On / Off)

Allow the location of the audio meter to be outside the video area.
Note: This is not allowed when the image width is less than 128 pixels.

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