The 3040P-L Playlist Playout System consists of the ST400 with a large LCD
display and Playlist software. The Playlist is stored in non-volati le memory in
the ST400.
The 3040P-L is ideal as an On-Air Automation System backup as it doesn’t need
a separate video output; simply connect the 3040P-L to the video server. The
3040P-L supports 2000 elements, which means there can be up to 50 playlists
of 40 clips each or one list with 2000 elements. The 3040PL-LT List Transfer
supports 5 lists x 400 elements.
Scroll the list of available clips in the video server. Build a stack of clips for
individual playout or list playout. While a playlist is playing, insert new clips
into the list or delete unwanted clips. Set the start time for each clip to play
from.
Definitions
Words surrounded by brackets in bold type, [ENTER], are keys on the ST400.
Words surrounded by brackets in bold italic type, {LOAD}, are softkeys on the
ST400.
[XXX] + [XXX] means hold the two keys down simultan eously.
III. INSTALLATION
A. Plug one end of a 9-conductor, RS422 serial cable into the VTR 1 (2,3,4,5)
connector on the rear of the ST400. (NOTE: VTR6 is for CAPTURE only.)
B. Plug the other end of the cable into the REMOTE connector on the Video
Server.
C. Connect Video Reference (Black Video) to the REF VIDEO connector on the
rear of the ST400.
D. Plug the power supply into an outlet, 90 VAC to 240 VAC.
Select “Louth” Protocol on the video server.
Check the other options in the SETUP MENU prior to using the ST400 to set the
Louth Port Address. Confirm proper Video Standard mode and other User
settable modes.
NOTE: If the video server supports 32-character CLIP IDs and you would like to
add their ID’s to the list, Extended IDs have to be turned ON in the menu (see
SETUP MENU section). Otherwise, you will be limited to 8-character CLIP IDs.
Set the Play Preroll value for every channel. The default value is 5 frames. For
Sony MAV-70 use 72 frames. For Profile Video Disk Family, use 40 frames.
Set Disk Preroll Update to ON or OFF, depending on the server controlled. (See
Setup Menu.)
The default setting is OFF. For most servers, set it to ON.
For “Seachange” and “360 Systems” servers, set Disk Preroll Update to OFF.
1. Press {LOAD} and select a list to edit. Then press [ENTER].
2. Press {EDIT} to get to the PLAYLIST EDIT SCREEN.
3. Press {PLAYLIST} to move the highlight bar back to the PLAYLIST.
4. Turn the Wheel to move the highlight bar on the PLAYLIST to the clip
above which the new clip will be inserted.
5. Press {CLIPLIST}, turn the Wheel clockwise to scroll forward, or
counterclockwise to scroll backward, through the list of available CLIP
IDs. When the desired CLIP ID is displayed, press {INSERT}.
OR
Enter desired CLIP ID using numeric keypad or PC keyboard. Then,
press [ENTER].
6. The screen now displays “Enter Start Time.”
Press [ENTER] to accept the default start time (00:00:00:00).
OR
Enter the start time with the numeric keypad and press [ENTER].
7. The screen now displays “Enter Duration.”
Enter the duration with the numeric keypad and press [ENTER].
8. To insert additional clips to the PLAYLIST, repeat steps 4 through 7.
C. Play the Playlist
(Press [ESC] to move from the Edit Screen to the Playlist Main Screen.)
1. Press {TOP} to cue the PLAYLIST to the beginning.
2. Press [PLAY] to play the PLAYLIST.
3. The next clip will load into the preview position.
4. The list will play continuously until a break or the end of the list is
reached.
5. [JOG], [SHUTTLE], [SLO-MO], [RWD] and [FFWD] functions are not
available while viewing the PLAYLIST. The playlist must be stopped
first.
6. To move to the clips farther down in the PLAYLIST, press {SKIP}. ({SKIP} is
only enabled during PLAY mode.)
A. Unload the list by pressing {UNLOAD} softkey.
B. Press {EDIT}.
C. Turn the wheel to position the highlight bar at the desired clip.
OR
Type in a clip name using numeric keypad or PC keyboard.
D. Press {LOAD} or [ENTER].
The selected clip is loaded.
The display shows Elapsed Time (ET) of the clip when a single clip is loaded.
X. SEARCH TO TIMECODE
When the list is stopped or the individual clip is loaded, it is possible to position
the clip to the specific timecode.
A. Press [RECUE] key.
B. Enter time using numeric keypad.
C. Press [ENTER] or [RECUE].
The clip is reloaded with the entered timecode or its start timecode.
XI. RECORD A CLIP
A. Unload a list from a channel by pressing {UNLOAD} softkey.
B. Select a vtr that has been configured as an Input Louth Port (see Menu).
C. Press [SHIFT] + [REC].
The display prompts to enter the clip name or accept the default name.
D. Enter the name using numeric keypad or PC keyboard if desired.
E. Press [ENTER].
F. The display shows default record duration.
G. Modify the record duration if desired.
H. Press [ENTER]. The clip gets created.
I. Press [REC] to record the clip.
This function allows clips to be recorded on the Video Server using an external
device for video input (SOURCE) and VTR6 on the 3040P-L to control that
device.
NOTE: Basic Transport functions are supported on VTR6 to control a Tape
Recorder.
{IN}Sets the current location on the SOURCE as the IN point.
[SHIFT] + {IN} Manually enter the IN point using a numeric keypad.
{OUT} Sets the current location on the SOURCE as the OUT
point.
[SHIFT] + {OUT} Manually en ter the OUT point using a numeric keypad.
{DEST} Select VTR [1], [2], [3], [4] or [5] for the record
location.
(VTR must be configured as an input port).
{CAPTURE} After entering the IN, OUT and DESTINATION information,
press this softkey. The screen shown above will be
displayed; enter the CLIP ID (maximum of 8 characters or
32 characters, if Extended IDs are on).
When [ENTER] is pressed, the SOURCE VTR will go to the
PREROLL VALUE that has been assigned and the
DESTINATION VTR (on the Video Server) will go into
record.
NOTE: If a Playlist is loaded when trying to CAPTURE, a warning message to
unload lists will be displayed.
XIII. PLAYLIST TRANSFER TOOL (-LT ONLY)
The 3040P Playlist Transfer Tool is an option for the 3040P-L-LT Playlist Playout
Controller that provides the ability to tran sfer a playlist from a computer into
the 3040P over a serial connection. The playlist may be transferred from a
computer into List 1, List 2, List 3, List 4, or List 5 on the 3040P.
Playlist transfer from a computer to the 3040P requires special software on the
3040P and a special software application for the computer called “3040P Playlist
Transfer Tool”. To verify that the 3040P supports playlist transfers, press the
MENU key to view the product model number in the upper right-hand corner of
the display. It should show “3040P-L-LT” as the model number.
The Windows based “3040P Playlist Transfer Tool” is available from DNF
Controls. Follow the installation instructions provided with this software.
All playlist transfers are initiated from the computer using the “3040P Playlist
Transfer Tool” connected to the 3040P over a serial connection. The 3040P will
accept a playlist from the computer only when all channels are stopped. If any
channel is playing out a list, the 3040P will NOT allow a playlist transfer.
Refer to the ”3040P Playlist Transfer Tool_TextFiles.pdf” document for
instructions to create a playlist using a text editor.
1. Launch the 3040P Playlist Transfer Tool on the computer.
2. Using the mouse, click on the “LTP PORT” to drop down a com port
selection menu.
3. Click on the com port that is connected to the 3040P.
NOTE: The LTP Waiting to Communicate indicator will turn GREEN
during playlist transfer to show communication between the computer
and 3040P.
4. Click on the TRANSMIT button. A file selection dialog box will be
displayed.
5. Select a file from any directory on the computer, then click on OPEN.
A VIEW LIST button, and LIST 1 – 5 buttons will be displayed.
6. Click on VIEW LIST to view the playlist prior to transferring.
OR
Click on LIST #1 to transfer the list into playlist #1 on the 3040P.
OR
Click on LIST #2 through #5 to transfer the list into playlist #2 through
#5, respectively, on the 3040P.
OR
Click on ABORT to abort the transfer process and return to the main
screen.
7. If LIST #1, #2, #3, #4, or #5 is selected, the playlist transfer process
will begin automatically and immediately. No action is required on the
3040P. If any 3040P channel is in PLAY, the transfer process will abort
and an error message will be displayed on the computer.
The “LTP Waiting to Communicate indicator” will turn GREEN when the
transfer process begins to show communication between the computer
and 3040P.
The Transfer Progress bar will show the transfer statu s.
Shown on the 3040P display:
“List Transfer “
“ Downloading List xx “ where xx = playlist number on
3040 P, 1 Æ 5
“ From file: nnnnnnnn.nnn “ where nnnnnnnn.nnn is the
file name on the computer
“Receiving yyy of zzz elements ” where zzz = total number of
playlist elements to transfer
yyy = current playlist element
being transferred
When the transfer has successfully completed, “LIST TRANSFER
SUCCESSFUL” will be displayed on the 3040P’s screen. Otherwise, an
error message will be displayed on the 3040P’s screen.
A. Press [MENU].
B. Use wheel to highlight desired option.
C. Press {CHANGE} to modify option.
D. Make selection.
E. Press {BACK} to return to Menu.
F. Press [ESC] to abort change.
1 No Connection 14 GPI #5 Cue Element
2 No Connection 15 GPI #6 Next Element
3 No Connection 16 GPI #7 Last Element
4 No Connection 17 No Connection
5 No Connection 18 Ground
6 No Connection 19 +5V
7 No Connection 20 +5V
8 No Connection 21 No Connection
9 Ground 22 No Connection
10 GPI #1 Play 23 No Connection
11 GPI #2 Stop 24 No Connection
12 GPI #3 Skip 25 No Connection
13 GPI #4 List Top 26 Ground
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for a period of one (1) year from the date of sale to the original purchaser from DNF
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