Grass Valley Imagestore 750 User Manual v.2.0.1
Imagestore 750
User Manual
M872-9900-201
June-2009
Software version 2.0.1
Miranda Technologies Inc.
UK
Tel: +44 (0) 1491 820000
Fax: +44 (0) 1491 820001
Email: uksales@miranda.com
Web: www.miranda.com
Preface Imagestore 750 User Manual
Copyright © 1999-2009 Miranda Technologies Inc. All rights are reserved
and, under the copyright laws, this manual may not be reproduced in any
form, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of Miranda
Technologies Inc.
Printed in Canada.
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Preface
Warranty
Miranda Technologies Inc. warrants that the equipment it manufactures shall
be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2)
years from the date of shipment from the factory. If equipment fails due to
such defects, Miranda Technologies Inc. will, at its option, repair or provide a
replacement for the defective part or product.
Equipment that fails after the warranty period, has been operated or installed
in a manner other than that specified by Miranda, or has been subjected to
abuse or modification, will be repaired for time and material charges at the
buyer's expense.
All out-of-warranty repairs are warranted for a period of ninety (90) days
from the date of shipment from the factory. Miranda Technologies Inc.
makes no other warranties, expressed or implied, of merchantability, fitness
for a particular purpose or otherwise. Miranda's liability for any cause,
including breach of contract, breach of warranty, or negligence, with respect
to products sold by it, is limited to repair or replacement by Miranda, at its
sole discretion. The current pricing structure for this service is available
from Miranda Technologies Inc. technical support services. As of January 1st
2004, the above clauses in this statement have precedence over all other
previous versions of similar clauses.
In no event shall Miranda Technologies Inc. be liable for any incidental or
consequential damages, including loss of profits.
Contact Information
For service, repair and warranty information and for returns authorisation
contact:
eurotech@miranda.com
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Important Safety Notices
Injury Precautions
1. Use a proper power cable.
To avoid fire hazard, use only an appropriate power cable which
complies with the following:
There are no user-serviceable fuses in the Imagestore 750
Connection to the mains supply should be via a circuit
breaker or by a mains plug which meets the relevant local
standards in the country of installation.
2. Avoid electrical overload.
To avoid electric shock or fire hazard, do not apply a voltage to a
terminal that is outside the range specified for that terminal.
3. Ground the product.
Imagestore 750 is grounded through the grounding conductor of the
power cable. To avoid electrical shock, the grounding conductor must be
connected to earth ground. Before making connections to the input or
output terminals of Imagestore 750, ensure that the product is properly
grounded.
4. Do not operate without the covers.
To avoid electrical shock or fire hazard, do not operate Imagestore 750
with its covers removed.
5. Use an appropriate fuse.
To avoid fire hazard, use only the fuse type and rating specified for
Imagestore 750.
6. Do not operate in wet/damp conditions.
To avoid electrical shock, do not operate Imagestore 750 in wet or damp
conditions.
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7. Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere.
To avoid injury or fire hazard, do not operate Imagestore 750 in an
explosive atmosphere.
8. Use an appropriate CMOS battery.
There is risk of explosion if the CMOS battery is replaced by an
incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
Product Damage Precautions
9. Provide proper ventilation.
To prevent Imagestore 750 overheating, provide proper ventilation.
10. Do not operate with suspected failures.
If you suspect there is damage to Imagestore 750, have it inspected by
qualified service personnel.
Certifications and Compliances
Imagestore 750 equipment complies with:
• CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1:2003, Safety of Information Technology
Equipment, Including Electrical Business Equipment
• IEC 60950-1:2001 (A1, A2), Safety of Information Technology
Equipment, Including Electrical Business Equipment
NOTE: 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
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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.
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Scope of the Manual
The manual includes all the information required to install, configure and
operate Imagestore 750.
Serial automation control protocol used by Miranda Technologies Inc.
mixers, keyers and still-store products is outside the scope of this manual.
Details of this protocol and other related issues are found in the appropriate
documents shown in the following list.
Associated Publications
Oxtel Series Automation Protocol Part No. 01035
Presmaster User Manual Part No. 01232
MCS User Manual Part No. 01033
Textbuilder User Manual Part No. 02735
Intuition User Manual Part No. 03457
Electronic copies of the manuals are available from the Miranda website at:
http://www.miranda.com
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Symbols and Conventions
Front panel control of Imagestore 750 is achieved using a four-position
joystick in conjunction with prompts from the display.
Where reference is made to a joystick input the legend of the position will be
shown in lowercase italics (escape or enter) or by the arrow icons ⊳ and .
The two-line display provides a range of prompts in response to joystick
moves. Where reference is made to an actual display prompt this will be
shown italicised, e.g. Operate or Mix A Input.
These symbols denote ‘Refer to documentation’.
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Contacts
For technical assistance, please contact your nearest Miranda Technical
Support centre:
Americas (9:00am - 9:00pm EST)
Telephone +1-800-224-7882
Fax: +1-514-335-1614
techsupp@miranda.com
Europe, Middle East, Africa, UK (9:00am - 6:00pm GMT)
Telephone +44 (0) 1491 820222
Fax: +44 (0) 1491 820002
eurotech@miranda.com
France (9:00am - 5:00pm GMT+1)
Telephone +33 1 55 86 87 88
Fax: +33 1 55 86 00 29
eurotech@miranda.com
Asia (9:00am - 5:00pm GMT+8)
Telephone +852-2539-6987
Fax: +852-2539-0804
asiatech@miranda.com
China
Telephone: +86-10-5873-1814
asiatech@miranda.com
www.miranda.com
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Manual Structure
Overview
The overview provides an introduction to the Miranda Technologies Inc.
Imagestore 750 for new users and describes the functions and features
offered by the product. It includes a simple technical concept of the unit and
details the optional modules that are available to enhance the unit's
capabilities.
Front Panel Operations
This section describes how to operate Imagestore 750 using the front-panel
controls. Each manual function, feature and parameter is fully described.
RCP Operations
This section provides an introduction to Miranda Technologies Ltd's Oxtel
Remote Control Panel (RCP). It identifies the user controls and explains how
they are used. It describes the way the panel may be used to control more
than one Imagestore unit through an Intelligent Panel Router (IPR). The full
range of remote control panel functions available when used with Imagestore
750 are detailed and a description is given of each feature.
Audio Mix files
The mix file is used to specify sets of audio sources or inputs to be mixed
together using certain rules and then assigning the result to a particular
destination or output. This section explains the function and terminology of
the mix file and how to create them.
Emergency Alert System
This section describes how to operate the Emergency Alert System.
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Graphics Co-Processor
This section describes how to configure the Imagestore 750 for use with a
Miranda Graphics Co-Processor, such as the Imagestore Intuition+ Graphics
Co-Processor and Miranda VertigoXG Graphics Processor.
Imagestore 750 Web Page
This section provides a description of the features available on the
Imagestore 750 Web Page, which is hosted on the unit.
Installation
This section contains details of the unit interconnections and interfaces. It
describes all the set-up procedures required for a successful installation
including reference source selection, internal timing and synchronisation setup.
Support
The support section describes the procedures for using the return-to-base
warranty. It explains how to contact the Miranda Technologies Inc. technical
support team and outlines a series of preliminary unit checks that should be
made prior to calling.
Imagestore Specifications
This appendix provides a summary of the specifications of Imagestore 750.
Standard Mixfiles
This section explains the operational differences implemented by each of the
Miranda Technologies supplied Audio Mix files.
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Dolby Decode/Encode
This section contains information relating to the Imagestore 750 Dolby
options (Dolby E decode/encode and Dolby Digital (AC3) encode).
Up-Mix
This section contains information relating to the Imagestore 750 Up-Mix
option (stereo to 5.1-surround).
Software Update
Instructions on how to format a bootable USB drive and how to load the
latest software via the USB drive or Imagestore web page.
Glossary
This appendix contains a guide to the terms and abbreviations found within
this user guide.
Menu Tree
This appendix contains a listing of the current menu tree.
Index
This appendix provides blank pages that may be used to record useful unit
configuration data.
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Table of Contents
Preface 3
Warranty --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
Important Safety Notices ------------------------------------------------------- 4
Injury Precautions-------------------------------------------------------------- 4
Product Damage Precautions ---------------------------------------------- 5
Certifications and Compliances -------------------------------------------- 5
Scope of the Manual ------------------------------------------------------------ 7
Associated Publications ------------------------------------------------------ 7
Symbols and Conventions ----------------------------------------------------- 8
Contacts---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9
Manual Structure --------------------------------------------------------------- 10
Overview ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
Front Panel Operations----------------------------------------------------- 10
RCP Operations-------------------------------------------------------------- 10
Audio Mix files ---------------------------------------------------------------- 10
Emergency Alert System--------------------------------------------------- 10
Graphics Co-Processor ---------------------------------------------------- 11
Imagestore 750 Web Page ------------------------------------------------ 11
Installation --------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
Support ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
Imagestore Specifications ------------------------------------------------- 11
Standard Mixfiles------------------------------------------------------------- 11
Dolby Decode/Encode ------------------------------------------------------ 12
Up-Mix -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12
Software Update ------------------------------------------------------------- 12
Glossary------------------------------------------------------------------------ 12
Menu Tree --------------------------------------------------------------------- 12
Index ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12
Table of Contents 13
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Overview 35
Introduction-----------------------------------------------------------------------35
Applications ----------------------------------------------------------------------35
Concept ---------------------------------------------------------------------------36
Main Inputs / Outputs --------------------------------------------------------36
Block Diagram-----------------------------------------------------------------38
Video Architecture------------------------------------------------------------39
Video Standards ----------------------------------------------------------------40
Getting Started ------------------------------------------------------------------41
Applying Power ---------------------------------------------------------------41
Boot-Up Sequence -----------------------------------------------------------41
Facilities and Features --------------------------------------------------------42
Image Loading and Distribution -------------------------------------------42
Image Editing ------------------------------------------------------------------42
Transmission ------------------------------------------------------------------42
Animated Images -------------------------------------------------------------42
AB Mixer ------------------------------------------------------------------------44
Timing, Control and Automation ------------------------------------------44
Mechanical Bypass ----------------------------------------------------------44
Emergency Alert System ---------------------------------------------------44
2D DVE (PGM and PVW) --------------------------------------------------45
Clock Insertion ----------------------------------------------------------------45
Embedded Digital Audio Mixer --------------------------------------------46
Switching Dolby E Signals--------------------------------------------------46
Digital Audio Storage --------------------------------------------------------46
Options --------------------------------------------------------------------------47
Checking Installed Options-------------------------------------------------49
Front Panel Operations 51
Controls -------------------------------------------------------------------------51
Front Panel Display ----------------------------------------------------------51
Front Panel Tallies --------------------------------------------------------52
Escape and Enter Joystick Selections ----------------------------------52
Left and Right Joystick Arrows --------------------------------------------52
Opening Screen---------------------------------------------------------------53
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Operate--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 54
Set Inputs ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 54
Set Inputs Menu Tree ---------------------------------------------------- 54
Pass SDI -------------------------------------------------------------------- 56
Colour Field 1 -------------------------------------------------------------- 56
Colour Field 2 -------------------------------------------------------------- 56
Colour Field 3 -------------------------------------------------------------- 56
Test Pattern 1 -------------------------------------------------------------- 56
Test Pattern 2 -------------------------------------------------------------- 56
Input Masks ------------------------------------------------------------------- 57
Input Masks Menu Tree ------------------------------------------------- 57
Left---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 59
Right-------------------------------------------------------------------------- 59
Top --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 59
Bottom ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 59
Colour Fields ------------------------------------------------------------------ 60
Colour Fields Menu Tree ------------------------------------------------ 60
Standard Colours --------------------------------------------------------- 61
Mix A Input -------------------------------------------------------------------- 62
Mix A Input Menu Tree -------------------------------------------------- 62
Mix B Input -------------------------------------------------------------------- 64
Mix B Input Menu Tree -------------------------------------------------- 64
AB Mixer ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 65
AB Mixer Menu Tree ----------------------------------------------------- 65
Cut AB ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 67
Cut To A--------------------------------------------------------------------- 67
Cut To B--------------------------------------------------------------------- 67
Fade AB --------------------------------------------------------------------- 67
Fade To A------------------------------------------------------------------- 67
Fade To B------------------------------------------------------------------- 67
Transition Type ------------------------------------------------------------ 67
Mix Rate--------------------------------------------------------------------- 67
V-Fade Colour ------------------------------------------------------------- 68
Standard Colours----------------------------------------------------- 68
Set Cut Mode -------------------------------------------------------------- 68
2D DVE (PGM) --------------------------------------------------------------- 69
2D DVE (PGM) Menu Tree --------------------------------------------- 69
Play Forward --------------------------------------------------------------- 70
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Play Backward--------------------------------------------------------------70
Run Sequence--------------------------------------------------------------71
DVE Mode -------------------------------------------------------------------71
Bypass-------------------------------------------------------------------71
None (Delay) -----------------------------------------------------------71
Enabled------------------------------------------------------------------71
DVE Configurations -------------------------------------------------------72
DVE 1 Input -----------------------------------------------------------------73
DVE 2 Input -----------------------------------------------------------------73
2D DVE (PVW)----------------------------------------------------------------74
2D DVE (PVW) Menu Tree----------------------------------------------74
DVE Configuration -----------------------------------------------------------76
DVE Config Menu Tree --------------------------------------------------76
K1 K2 DVE K3 K4 ---------------------------------------------------------76
K1 DVE K2 K3 K4 ---------------------------------------------------------76
DVE K1 K2 K3 K4 ---------------------------------------------------------77
DSK 1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------78
Keyer Operations ----------------------------------------------------------79
Keyer Operations Menu Tree -------------------------------------------79
Cut Up/Down-----------------------------------------------------------81
Cut Up -------------------------------------------------------------------81
Cut Down ---------------------------------------------------------------81
Fade Up/Down---------------------------------------------------------81
Fade Up -----------------------------------------------------------------81
Fade Down -------------------------------------------------------------81
Fade Rate---------------------------------------------------------------81
Set Key Params -------------------------------------------------------82
Source ----------------------------------------------------------------84
Type -------------------------------------------------------------------84
Sense -----------------------------------------------------------------84
Masking --------------------------------------------------------------84
Disable----------------------------------------------------------------84
Setup------------------------------------------------------------------85
Left---------------------------------------------------------------------85
Right-------------------------------------------------------------------85
Top --------------------------------------------------------------------85
Bottom ----------------------------------------------------------------85
C, G & T (Clip, Gain & Transparency) ---------------------------85
Clip --------------------------------------------------------------------85
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Gain ------------------------------------------------------------------ 85
Transparency------------------------------------------------------- 86
Typical CGT Values ---------------------------------------------- 86
Cut To/Fr Blk ---------------------------------------------------------- 86
Cut From Blk ---------------------------------------------------------- 86
Cut To Blk -------------------------------------------------------------- 86
Fade To/Fr Blk -------------------------------------------------------- 86
Fade From Blk -------------------------------------------------------- 86
Fade To Blk------------------------------------------------------------ 87
FTB Rate --------------------------------------------------------------- 87
Input Operations----------------------------------------------------------- 88
Input Operations Menu Tree ------------------------------------------- 88
Fill-1/Key-1 or Fill-2/Key-2 or Fill-3/Key-3 ---------------------- 88
Unload Input ----------------------------------------------------------- 88
Store Operations ---------------------------------------------------------- 89
Store Operations Menu Tree ------------------------------------------- 89
Load Image ------------------------------------------------------------ 90
Set Position ------------------------------------------------------------ 90
Horizontal ----------------------------------------------------------- 90
Vertical --------------------------------------------------------------- 90
Save Image ------------------------------------------------------------ 90
Unload Image --------------------------------------------------------- 90
Load Mode ------------------------------------------------------------- 90
Clean Load---------------------------------------------------------- 91
Cut Load------------------------------------------------------------- 91
Start Strap-------------------------------------------------------------- 91
Stop Strap-------------------------------------------------------------- 91
Start Timer ------------------------------------------------------------- 91
Stop Timer ------------------------------------------------------------- 91
Reset Timer------------------------------------------------------------ 91
Play Animation -------------------------------------------------------- 91
Restart Anim----------------------------------------------------------- 92
Stop Animation-------------------------------------------------------- 92
Stop Anim Now ------------------------------------------------------- 92
DSK 2--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 93
DSK 3--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 93
DSK 4--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 94
Preview Select---------------------------------------------------------------- 95
Preview Select Menu Tree---------------------------------------------- 95
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Clean Select -------------------------------------------------------------------96
Clean Select Menu Tree -------------------------------------------------96
Monitor Select -----------------------------------------------------------------97
Monitor Select Menu Tree -----------------------------------------------97
Audio ----------------------------------------------------------------------------99
Audio Menu Tree ----------------------------------------------------------99
Cut A/B ---------------------------------------------------------------- 110
Cut to A---------------------------------------------------------------- 110
Cut to B---------------------------------------------------------------- 110
Fade A/B -------------------------------------------------------------- 110
Fade to A-------------------------------------------------------------- 110
Fade to B-------------------------------------------------------------- 110
Toggle Silence ------------------------------------------------------- 110
Fade to Sil ------------------------------------------------------------ 110
Fade from Sil--------------------------------------------------------- 110
Toggle VO ------------------------------------------------------------ 111
Voice-over n------------------------------------------------------- 111
Fade up VO ---------------------------------------------------------- 111
Voice-over n------------------------------------------------------- 111
Fade down VO------------------------------------------------------- 111
Voice-over n------------------------------------------------------- 111
Preview Select ------------------------------------------------------- 111
Clean Select---------------------------------------------------------- 113
Monitor Select ------------------------------------------------------- 113
Input Shuffles -------------------------------------------------------- 114
Set Rates ------------------------------------------------------------- 115
Fade A/B ----------------------------------------------------------- 115
Fade to Sil --------------------------------------------------------- 115
Voice-over n------------------------------------------------------- 115
Voice-overs----------------------------------------------------------- 115
Duck----------------------------------------------------------------- 116
Preset --------------------------------------------------------------- 116
Easyplay -------------------------------------------------------------- 116
Store n -------------------------------------------------------------- 116
MD Preset ------------------------------------------------------------ 117
Processor n------------------------------------------------------- 117
GPI Output ------------------------------------------------------------------- 118
GPI Output Menu Tree ------------------------------------------------- 118
GPI Output------------------------------------------------------------ 119
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Miscellaneous----------------------------------------------------------------120
Miscellaneous Menu Tree ---------------------------------------------120
GPI Delay -------------------------------------------------------------120
Emer To Air (Emergency To Air) --------------------------------121
Emer From Air (Emergency From Air) -------------------------121
EAS On ----------------------------------------------------------------121
EAS Off ----------------------------------------------------------------122
Setup-----------------------------------------------------------------------------123
Configuration-----------------------------------------------------------------123
Configuration Menu Tree-----------------------------------------------123
Import Config ---------------------------------------------------------124
Export Config---------------------------------------------------------125
Last Config------------------------------------------------------------125
Audio Setup ------------------------------------------------------------------126
Audio Setup Menu Tree ------------------------------------------------126
Audio Metering-------------------------------------------------------128
Meters 1 - 4 --------------------------------------------------------128
Meters 1 and 2 ----------------------------------------------------128
Follow Video----------------------------------------------------------128
A/B Mix--------------------------------------------------------------129
Fade-to-Black -----------------------------------------------------129
Easyplay------------------------------------------------------------129
Select Mixfile ---------------------------------------------------------129
Delays------------------------------------------------------------------130
GPI Setup---------------------------------------------------------------------131
GPI Setup Menu Tree---------------------------------------------------131
Input to GPI----------------------------------------------------------------133
GPI Channels --------------------------------------------------------134
Create a GPI Macro -----------------------------------------------------134
GPI Macro Command List ---------------------------------------------135
Set Inputs -------------------------------------------------------------135
Input Masks-----------------------------------------------------------135
Colour Fields ---------------------------------------------------------135
Mix A Input ------------------------------------------------------------135
Mix B Input ------------------------------------------------------------135
AB Mixer---------------------------------------------------------------135
2D DVE (PGM) ------------------------------------------------------135
2D DVE (PVW) ------------------------------------------------------135
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DSK 1 ------------------------------------------------------------------ 135
DSK 2 ------------------------------------------------------------------ 135
DSK 3 ------------------------------------------------------------------ 136
DSK 4 ------------------------------------------------------------------ 136
Preview Select ------------------------------------------------------- 136
Clean Select---------------------------------------------------------- 136
Monitor Select ------------------------------------------------------- 136
Audio ------------------------------------------------------------------- 136
GPI Output------------------------------------------------------------ 136
Miscellaneous-------------------------------------------------------- 136
Edit a GPI Macro--------------------------------------------------------- 136
Insert Before --------------------------------------------------------- 136
Delete ------------------------------------------------------------------ 137
Insert After ------------------------------------------------------------ 137
Output from GPI---------------------------------------------------------- 137
Create a GPI Output ---------------------------------------------------- 137
Clear a GPI Output ------------------------------------------------------ 139
Show GPI Inputs --------------------------------------------------------- 139
File Operations -------------------------------------------------------------- 140
File Ops Menu Tree ----------------------------------------------------- 140
Load Image---------------------------------------------------------------- 141
Erase Image -------------------------------------------------------------- 141
Load Audio ---------------------------------------------------------------- 141
Erase Audio --------------------------------------------------------------- 141
Conf To USB-------------------------------------------------------------- 141
Conf From USB ---------------------------------------------------------- 142
Diags Save ---------------------------------------------------------------- 142
Load Licences ------------------------------------------------------------ 142
Load Mixfile --------------------------------------------------------------- 142
Erase Mixfile -------------------------------------------------------------- 142
Input Status ------------------------------------------------------------------ 143
Input Status Menu Tree ------------------------------------------------ 143
A Input---------------------------------------------------------------------- 145
Video Standard ------------------------------------------------------ 145
Input Timing ---------------------------------------------------------- 145
Audio Type ----------------------------------------------------------- 146
B/C/D Input ---------------------------------------------------------------- 146
Fill-1/Key-1/Fill-2/Key-2 Input ----------------------------------------- 146
References ---------------------------------------------------------------- 146
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Ext Ref Locked-------------------------------------------------------146
Source -----------------------------------------------------------------146
Standard---------------------------------------------------------------146
AES--------------------------------------------------------------------------147
Pair nL, Pair nR------------------------------------------------------147
Clocks-----------------------------------------------------------------------147
74 MHz Clk -----------------------------------------------------------147
54 MHz Clk -----------------------------------------------------------147
27 MHz Clk -----------------------------------------------------------147
Audio Module Status -------------------------------------------------------148
Audio Mod Stat Menu Tree --------------------------------------------148
Module n Status ----------------------------------------------------------148
Module n Type ------------------------------------------------------------149
System Information---------------------------------------------------------150
System Info Menu Tree-------------------------------------------------150
Serial Number ------------------------------------------------------------151
IP Address -----------------------------------------------------------------152
Hostname ------------------------------------------------------------------152
Network Mask-------------------------------------------------------------152
Gateway Add--------------------------------------------------------------152
NTP Server ----------------------------------------------------------------152
Op System-----------------------------------------------------------------152
File Sys Type -------------------------------------------------------------152
Animation Mem -----------------------------------------------------------153
Images Used --------------------------------------------------------------153
Disk Space Used---------------------------------------------------------153
Current MixFile -----------------------------------------------------------153
COM n Counters ---------------------------------------------------------153
RS232A Counters, RS232B Counters ------------------------------153
RS485 n Counters -------------------------------------------------------154
Time Zone -----------------------------------------------------------------154
Current Date --------------------------------------------------------------154
Current Time --------------------------------------------------------------154
Running Since ------------------------------------------------------------154
Temperature --------------------------------------------------------------154
PSUA 12V -----------------------------------------------------------------154
PSUB 12V -----------------------------------------------------------------154
SYS 5V ---------------------------------------------------------------------154
SYS 3.3V-------------------------------------------------------------------155
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SYS 2.5V ------------------------------------------------------------------ 155
SYS 1.8V ------------------------------------------------------------------ 155
SYS 1.2V ------------------------------------------------------------------ 155
DVE 12V ------------------------------------------------------------------- 155
DVE 2.5V ------------------------------------------------------------------ 155
DVE 1.8V ------------------------------------------------------------------ 155
DVE 1.2V ------------------------------------------------------------------ 155
PSU A ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 155
PSU B ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 155
FAN 1 SPEED ------------------------------------------------------------ 156
FAN 2 SPEED ------------------------------------------------------------ 156
FAN 3 SPEED ------------------------------------------------------------ 156
FAN 4 SPEED ------------------------------------------------------------ 156
FAN 5 SPEED ------------------------------------------------------------ 156
Main Board ID ------------------------------------------------------------ 156
I/O Board ID--------------------------------------------------------------- 156
DVE Board ID------------------------------------------------------------- 156
Store SPD ----------------------------------------------------------------- 156
Delay SPD----------------------------------------------------------------- 156
View Licences --------------------------------------------------------------- 158
Set Time ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 159
Set Time-of-Day Menu Tree ------------------------------------------ 159
Year ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 159
Month ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 159
Day -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 159
Hour------------------------------------------------------------------------- 160
Min -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 160
Sec -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 160
Self Tests --------------------------------------------------------------------- 161
Self Tests Menu Tree --------------------------------------------------- 161
DSK 1----------------------------------------------------------------------- 162
Image Border -------------------------------------------------------- 162
Animation Fill--------------------------------------------------------- 162
DSK 2 / DSK3 / DSK4 -------------------------------------------------- 163
EAS ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 163
Severity 1 ------------------------------------------------------------- 163
Severity 2 ------------------------------------------------------------- 163
Severity 3 ------------------------------------------------------------- 163
Prod Tests ----------------------------------------------------------------- 163
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Logging------------------------------------------------------------------------164
Logging Menu Tree------------------------------------------------------164
Errors Only ----------------------------------------------------------------164
Media/Keying -------------------------------------------------------------164
Verbose --------------------------------------------------------------------164
Video Delay ------------------------------------------------------------------165
Video Delay Menu Tree ------------------------------------------------165
Program --------------------------------------------------------------------165
Preview ---------------------------------------------------------------------165
Clean Feed ----------------------------------------------------------------165
System Setup ----------------------------------------------------------------166
System Setup Menu Tree ----------------------------------------------166
Set Standard --------------------------------------------------------------170
Set Reference ------------------------------------------------------------170
Adjusting Reference Timing --------------------------------------171
Timing Delay Through the Imagestore 750 -------------------173
Pass Close Cap ----------------------------------------------------------174
Serial Comms -------------------------------------------------------------175
Baud Rate-------------------------------------------------------------175
Protocol ----------------------------------------------------------------175
Presmaster---------------------------------------------------------175
Intuition -------------------------------------------------------------175
EAS------------------------------------------------------------------176
RCP Classic -------------------------------------------------------176
Automation---------------------------------------------------------176
Serial Type------------------------------------------------------------176
Serial Level ----------------------------------------------------------------176
Strict -----------------------------------------------------------------176
Relaxed -------------------------------------------------------------177
Store Memory -------------------------------------------------------------177
Timecode Options -------------------------------------------------------178
Timecode Source ---------------------------------------------------178
Timecode Status ----------------------------------------------------178
Intuition Set----------------------------------------------------------------178
Def Keyer Assign----------------------------------------------------178
None-----------------------------------------------------------------178
DSK1 ----------------------------------------------------------------178
DSK2 ----------------------------------------------------------------179
DSK3 ----------------------------------------------------------------179
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DSK4---------------------------------------------------------------- 179
Keyer Release ------------------------------------------------------- 179
Disabled ------------------------------------------------------------ 179
Enabled------------------------------------------------------------- 179
Keyer Status --------------------------------------------------------- 179
Fill & Key Input ------------------------------------------------------ 179
Fill-1/Key-1 -------------------------------------------------------- 179
Fill-2/Key-2 -------------------------------------------------------- 180
Fill-3/Key-3 -------------------------------------------------------- 180
Hostname------------------------------------------------------------------ 180
IP Address----------------------------------------------------------------- 180
Network Mask ------------------------------------------------------------ 181
Gateway Address-------------------------------------------------------- 181
NTP Server---------------------------------------------------------------- 182
Logging Server ----------------------------------------------------------- 182
Local Logging------------------------------------------------------------- 183
Time Zone ----------------------------------------------------------------- 183
Software Reset ----------------------------------------------------------- 183
Restart System ----------------------------------------------------------- 183
Factory Reset------------------------------------------------------------- 184
Safe Shutdown ----------------------------------------------------------- 184
RCP Operations 185
Introduction--------------------------------------------------------------------- 185
Controls ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 187
Display -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 187
Push Button Switches ------------------------------------------------------- 187
Esc Key ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 187
Alphanumeric Keypad ----------------------------------------------------- 188
Setup Menu ------------------------------------------------------------------ 188
RCP Setup------------------------------------------------------------ 188
DSK3/DSK4 Control Setup --------------------------------------- 189
Video Menu ------------------------------------------------------------------ 190
Mixer ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 190
Transition Type ------------------------------------------------------ 190
Rate -------------------------------------------------------------------- 191
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DSKn------------------------------------------------------------------------192
Input Source ----------------------------------------------------------192
Load File---------------------------------------------------------------193
Position File-----------------------------------------------------------194
Horizontal Crop ------------------------------------------------------195
Vertical Crop----------------------------------------------------------196
Save File --------------------------------------------------------------198
Clip Gain & Transparency-----------------------------------------199
Keying Modes --------------------------------------------------------200
Keying Rates ---------------------------------------------------------201
Fade to Black Rate ------------------------------------------------------202
Audio Menu ------------------------------------------------------------------203
Transitions -----------------------------------------------------------------203
A/B Mix-----------------------------------------------------------------203
Fade to Silence ------------------------------------------------------204
Voice Overs-----------------------------------------------------------205
Inputs -----------------------------------------------------------------------206
A, B, VO1, VO2 ------------------------------------------------------206
Outputs ---------------------------------------------------------------------207
Program ---------------------------------------------------------------207
Transitions --------------------------------------------------------------------208
Rate -------------------------------------------------------------------------209
Mixer ------------------------------------------------------------------------209
Selecting the source ------------------------------------------------209
Cut ----------------------------------------------------------------------210
Trans -------------------------------------------------------------------210
DSK 1 -----------------------------------------------------------------------211
Cut ----------------------------------------------------------------------211
Trans -------------------------------------------------------------------211
DSK 2 -----------------------------------------------------------------------211
DSK 3 -----------------------------------------------------------------------211
DSK 4 -----------------------------------------------------------------------212
Take----------------------------------------------------------------------------212
Black and Silence-----------------------------------------------------------212
Voice-Over 1 -----------------------------------------------------------------213
Voice-Over 2 -----------------------------------------------------------------213
Chan Sel ----------------------------------------------------------------------213
Audio Mix Files 215
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Introduction--------------------------------------------------------------------- 215
Mix Files ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 217
Sources ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 217
Gain Types --------------------------------------------------------------------- 218
ZERO_XP -------------------------------------------------------------------- 218
UNITY_XP-------------------------------------------------------------------- 218
A_DATA_XP/B_DATA_XP ----------------------------------------------- 219
A_XP/B_XP ------------------------------------------------------------------ 219
A_CUT_XP/B_CUT_XP -------------------------------------------------- 219
VO1_XP/VO3_XP ---------------------------------------------------------- 219
VO1_PREVIEW_XP/VO3_PREVIEW_XP --------------------------- 219
EPLAY_XP ------------------------------------------------------------------- 220
A_UNITY_XP/B_UNITY_XP --------------------------------------------- 220
VO1_UNITY_XP/VO3_UNITY_XP ------------------------------------- 220
A/B_PRESHUFFLE_UNITY_XP ---------------------------------------- 220
Output Gain Types ----------------------------------------------------------- 221
PROGRAM_GAIN ---------------------------------------------------------- 221
Destinations -------------------------------------------------------------------- 221
Mix File Commands ---------------------------------------------------------- 221
StartMix ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 222
AddToMix--------------------------------------------------------------------- 222
SetOutputGain -------------------------------------------------------------- 222
OutputMix--------------------------------------------------------------------- 222
EndMix ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 222
Simple mix structure ------------------------------------------------------- 223
Input Bunches --------------------------------------------------------------- 223
Enhanced Mix File Commands -------------------------------------------- 226
Input Bunch Profiles ------------------------------------------------------- 226
MixDown ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 227
Monitor Profiles ------------------------------------------------------------- 228
Input Source Names (AddToMix) ----------------------------------------- 229
Output Source Names (OutputMix) -------------------------------------- 232
Mixfile Mapping---------------------------------------------------------------- 234
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Emergency Alert System 235
EAS Overview -----------------------------------------------------------------235
Imagestore EAS Option -----------------------------------------------------235
EAS Crawl Templates -------------------------------------------------------236
Triggering EAS ----------------------------------------------------------------238
Control of EAS via the Front Panel ---------------------------------------239
EAS Receivers --------------------------------------------------------------239
Baud Rates -------------------------------------------------------------------239
Load EAS (EAS On) -------------------------------------------------------239
Unload EAS (EAS Off)-----------------------------------------------------240
EAS Logs -----------------------------------------------------------------------240
Graphics Co-Processor 241
Imagestore Intuition Control ------------------------------------------------243
Control ---------------------------------------------------------------------------245
Automatic Keyer Management --------------------------------------------245
Front Panel Menu-----------------------------------------------------------246
Def Keyer Assign---------------------------------------------------------246
Keyer Release ------------------------------------------------------------246
Keyer Status --------------------------------------------------------------246
Fill & Key Input------------------------------------------------------------246
Keyer Management Example --------------------------------------------246
VertigoXG-----------------------------------------------------------------------247
Web Interface 249
Logging In-----------------------------------------------------------------------249
Home-----------------------------------------------------------------------------250
Overview ------------------------------------------------------------------------250
Configuration Templates ----------------------------------------------------251
Front Panel Mirror-------------------------------------------------------------252
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Logs------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 253
Media ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 254
Backup Media --------------------------------------------------------------- 255
System Information----------------------------------------------------------- 255
System Reset------------------------------------------------------------------ 257
Tools ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 258
Create Diagnostics File --------------------------------------------------- 258
Create USB Upgrade Media --------------------------------------------- 259
Create Device Capabilities File ----------------------------------------- 260
Upgrade------------------------------------------------------------------------- 260
Update Software ------------------------------------------------------------ 261
Full Re-initialisation -------------------------------------------------------- 262
Revert ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 264
Installation 267
Rack Mount Instructions ---------------------------------------------------- 267
Ventilation ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 268
Power Requirements -------------------------------------------------------- 268
Environment-------------------------------------------------------------------- 268
Restriction Access Location------------------------------------------------ 268
Imagestore 750 Rear Panel Connections ------------------------------ 269
Overview---------------------------------------------------------------------- 269
Serial Digital Video Inputs / Outputs ----------------------------------- 269
Video Relay Bypass ------------------------------------------------------- 270
REF IN ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 271
LAN 1-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 272
Audio AES connector ------------------------------------------------------ 274
COM1 - COM4 -------------------------------------------------------------- 277
GPIO/LTC -------------------------------------------------------------------- 278
Connection of General Purpose Interfaces (GPIs) ----------------- 281
Input to GPI --------------------------------------------------------------- 281
Output from GPI---------------------------------------------------------- 281
Connection LTC------------------------------------------------------------- 281
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Mains Input -------------------------------------------------------------------282
Support 283
Product Support ---------------------------------------------------------------283
Warranty and Non-Warranty Repairs ----------------------------------283
Obsolescence----------------------------------------------------------------283
Upgrades ---------------------------------------------------------------------283
Service Visits-----------------------------------------------------------------284
Equipment Loans -----------------------------------------------------------284
Training------------------------------------------------------------------------284
Web Page --------------------------------------------------------------------284
Returns Procedure------------------------------------------------------------284
Transit Packaging-----------------------------------------------------------285
Imagestore Specifications 287
SDI Inputs and Outputs ---------------------------------------------------287
Power Requirements-------------------------------------------------------287
Interfaces ---------------------------------------------------------------------287
Mechanical -------------------------------------------------------------------288
Environmental ---------------------------------------------------------------288
Oxtel RCP ----------------------------------------------------------------------289
Mechanical -------------------------------------------------------------------289
Environmental ---------------------------------------------------------------289
Power Requirements-------------------------------------------------------289
RTC Battery --------------------------------------------------------------------289
Standard Mixfiles 291
Introduction ---------------------------------------------------------------------291
Imagestore 2/3 Emulation Mixfiles ----------------------------------------296
is23.mix & is23eply.mix ---------------------------------------------------296
Program output meter tracking ---------------------------------------297
Voice-over preview meter tracking-----------------------------------297
12 channel pass-through -----------------------------------------------297
Group sensitive previewing --------------------------------------------297
Pass-through Mixfiles --------------------------------------------------------297
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16chn_emb_pass.mix ----------------------------------------------------- 297
16chn_AES_pass.mix ----------------------------------------------------- 298
32chn_AES_pass.mix ----------------------------------------------------- 298
16 Channel AB Mixfiles ----------------------------------------------------- 298
16chn_AB.mix --------------------------------------------------------------- 299
16chn_AB_eply.mix -------------------------------------------------------- 299
16chn_AES_AB.mix ------------------------------------------------------- 299
16chn_AES_AB_eply.mix ------------------------------------------------ 300
5.1 Channel Mixfiles --------------------------------------------------------- 300
Introduction------------------------------------------------------------------- 300
Mix Modes ----------------------------------------------------------------- 300
Versatile Voice-over Shuffling ---------------------------------------- 301
Preview Modes and Metering----------------------------------------- 301
Delay Banks for DVE Compensation ------------------------------- 301
10 Channel Pass-through --------------------------------------------- 302
5.1 Mixfile Variants --------------------------------------------------------- 302
5.1_dualVO.mix ---------------------------------------------------------- 302
5.1_VO_eply.mix--------------------------------------------------------- 302
5.1_AES_dualVO.mix -------------------------------------------------- 303
5.1_AES_VO_eply.mix ------------------------------------------------- 303
5.1_IntuitionVO.mix ----------------------------------------------------- 303
5.1 Mix Modes--------------------------------------------------------------- 303
Mode 1: Standard 5.1 AB mix ---------------------------------------- 303
Mode 2: Left and Right Copy ----------------------------------------- 305
Mode 3: Left, Right and Centre Copy------------------------------- 310
5.1 Mixfile Voice-over Topology and Operation --------------------- 313
Dual External Voice-overs --------------------------------------------- 313
Easyplay and External Voice-over----------------------------------- 317
6-channel External Voice-over (Intuition+) ------------------------ 321
7.1 Channel Mixfiles --------------------------------------------------------- 324
Introduction------------------------------------------------------------------- 324
Mix Modes ----------------------------------------------------------------- 324
Versatile Voice-over Shuffling ---------------------------------------- 325
Preview Modes and Metering----------------------------------------- 325
Delay Banks for DVE Compensation ------------------------------- 325
8 Channel Pass-through ----------------------------------------------- 325
7.1 Mixfile Variants --------------------------------------------------------- 326
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