Grass Valley Imagestore 750 User Manual v.2.0.1

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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

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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

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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---------------------------------------------------------------

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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-------------------------------------------------------------------

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Fade To B-------------------------------------------------------------------

67

Transition Type ------------------------------------------------------------

67

Mix Rate ---------------------------------------------------------------------

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V-Fade Colour -------------------------------------------------------------

68

Standard Colours-----------------------------------------------------

68

Set Cut Mode --------------------------------------------------------------

68

2D DVE (PGM) ---------------------------------------------------------------

69

2D DVE (PGM) Menu Tree ---------------------------------------------

69

Play Forward ---------------------------------------------------------------

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Play Backward--------------------------------------------------------------

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Run Sequence--------------------------------------------------------------

71

DVE Mode -------------------------------------------------------------------

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Bypass-------------------------------------------------------------------

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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)

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Clip --------------------------------------------------------------------

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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----------------------------------------------------------------

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Preview Select Menu Tree----------------------------------------------

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Clean Select -------------------------------------------------------------------

96

Clean Select Menu Tree -------------------------------------------------

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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----------------------------------------------------------------

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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------------------------------------------------------------

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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) ------------------------------------------------------

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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 ----------------------------------------------------------------

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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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------

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SYS 3.3V-------------------------------------------------------------------

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SYS 2.5V ------------------------------------------------------------------

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SYS 1.8V ------------------------------------------------------------------

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SYS 1.2V ------------------------------------------------------------------

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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 -----------------------------------------------------------------

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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---------------------------------------------------------

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Serial Type------------------------------------------------------------

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Serial Level ----------------------------------------------------------------

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Strict -----------------------------------------------------------------

176

Relaxed -------------------------------------------------------------

177

Store Memory -------------------------------------------------------------

177

Timecode Options -------------------------------------------------------

178

Timecode Source ---------------------------------------------------

178

Timecode Status ----------------------------------------------------

178

Intuition Set ----------------------------------------------------------------

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Def Keyer Assign ----------------------------------------------------

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None-----------------------------------------------------------------

178

DSK1 ----------------------------------------------------------------

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DSK2 ----------------------------------------------------------------

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DSK3 ----------------------------------------------------------------

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DSK4----------------------------------------------------------------

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Keyer Release -------------------------------------------------------

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Disabled ------------------------------------------------------------

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Enabled-------------------------------------------------------------

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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----------------------------------------------------------------

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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------------------------------------------------------------

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DSK3/DSK4 Control Setup ---------------------------------------

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Video Menu ------------------------------------------------------------------

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Mixer ------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Transition Type ------------------------------------------------------

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Rate --------------------------------------------------------------------

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DSKn------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Input Source ----------------------------------------------------------

192

Load File---------------------------------------------------------------

193

Position File-----------------------------------------------------------

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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-----------------------------------------------------------------

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Fade to Silence ------------------------------------------------------

204

Voice Overs-----------------------------------------------------------

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Inputs -----------------------------------------------------------------------

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A, B, VO1, VO2 ------------------------------------------------------

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Outputs ---------------------------------------------------------------------

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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 -----------------------------------------------------------------------

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DSK 4 -----------------------------------------------------------------------

212

Take----------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Black and Silence-----------------------------------------------------------

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Voice-Over 1 -----------------------------------------------------------------

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Voice-Over 2 -----------------------------------------------------------------

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Chan Sel ----------------------------------------------------------------------

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Audio Mix Files

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Introduction---------------------------------------------------------------------

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Mix Files ------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Sources -------------------------------------------------------------------------

217

Gain Types ---------------------------------------------------------------------

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ZERO_XP --------------------------------------------------------------------

218

UNITY_XP--------------------------------------------------------------------

218

A_DATA_XP/B_DATA_XP -----------------------------------------------

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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 -----------------------------------------------------------

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PROGRAM_GAIN ----------------------------------------------------------

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Destinations --------------------------------------------------------------------

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Mix File Commands ----------------------------------------------------------

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StartMix -----------------------------------------------------------------------

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AddToMix---------------------------------------------------------------------

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SetOutputGain --------------------------------------------------------------

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OutputMix---------------------------------------------------------------------

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EndMix ------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Simple mix structure -------------------------------------------------------

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Input Bunches ---------------------------------------------------------------

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Enhanced Mix File Commands--------------------------------------------

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Input Bunch Profiles -------------------------------------------------------

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MixDown ----------------------------------------------------------------------

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Monitor Profiles -------------------------------------------------------------

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Input Source Names (AddToMix) -----------------------------------------

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Output Source Names (OutputMix) --------------------------------------

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Mixfile Mapping----------------------------------------------------------------

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Emergency Alert System

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EAS Overview -----------------------------------------------------------------

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Imagestore EAS Option -----------------------------------------------------

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EAS Crawl Templates -------------------------------------------------------

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Triggering EAS ----------------------------------------------------------------

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Control of EAS via the Front Panel ---------------------------------------

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EAS Receivers --------------------------------------------------------------

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Baud Rates -------------------------------------------------------------------

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Load EAS (EAS On) -------------------------------------------------------

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Unload EAS (EAS Off)-----------------------------------------------------

240

EAS Logs -----------------------------------------------------------------------

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Graphics Co-Processor

241

Imagestore Intuition Control ------------------------------------------------

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Control ---------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Automatic Keyer Management --------------------------------------------

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Front Panel Menu-----------------------------------------------------------

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Def Keyer Assign---------------------------------------------------------

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Keyer Release ------------------------------------------------------------

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Keyer Status --------------------------------------------------------------

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Fill & Key Input------------------------------------------------------------

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Keyer Management Example --------------------------------------------

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VertigoXG -----------------------------------------------------------------------

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Web Interface

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Logging In-----------------------------------------------------------------------

249

Home-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Overview ------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Configuration Templates ----------------------------------------------------

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Front Panel Mirror-------------------------------------------------------------

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Logs ------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

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Media ----------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

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Backup Media ---------------------------------------------------------------

 

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System Information-----------------------------------------------------------

 

255

System Reset------------------------------------------------------------------

 

257

Tools -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

258

Create Diagnostics File ---------------------------------------------------

 

258

Create USB Upgrade Media ---------------------------------------------

 

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Create Device Capabilities File -----------------------------------------

 

260

Upgrade -------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

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Update Software ------------------------------------------------------------

 

261

Full Re-initialisation --------------------------------------------------------

 

262

Revert -------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

264

Installation

 

267

Rack Mount Instructions ----------------------------------------------------

 

267

Ventilation ----------------------------------------------------------------------

 

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Power Requirements --------------------------------------------------------

 

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Environment--------------------------------------------------------------------

 

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Restriction Access Location------------------------------------------------

 

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Imagestore 750 Rear Panel Connections ------------------------------

 

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Overview----------------------------------------------------------------------

 

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Serial Digital Video Inputs / Outputs -----------------------------------

 

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Video Relay Bypass -------------------------------------------------------

 

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REF IN ------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

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LAN 1-2 -----------------------------------------------------------------------

 

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Audio AES connector ------------------------------------------------------

 

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COM1 - COM4 --------------------------------------------------------------

 

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GPIO/LTC --------------------------------------------------------------------

 

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Connection of General Purpose Interfaces (GPIs)

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Input to GPI ---------------------------------------------------------------

 

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Output from GPI----------------------------------------------------------

 

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Connection LTC-------------------------------------------------------------

 

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Mains Input -------------------------------------------------------------------

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Support

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Product Support ---------------------------------------------------------------

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Warranty and Non-Warranty Repairs ----------------------------------

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Obsolescence----------------------------------------------------------------

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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-------------------------------------------------------

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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 --------------------------------------------------------

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16chn_emb_pass.mix -----------------------------------------------------

 

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16chn_AES_pass.mix -----------------------------------------------------

 

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32chn_AES_pass.mix -----------------------------------------------------

 

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16 Channel AB Mixfiles -----------------------------------------------------

 

298

16chn_AB.mix ---------------------------------------------------------------

 

299

16chn_AB_eply.mix --------------------------------------------------------

 

299

16chn_AES_AB.mix -------------------------------------------------------

 

299

16chn_AES_AB_eply.mix ------------------------------------------------

 

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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 ---------------------------------------------------------------

 

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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 -----------------------------------------------

 

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7.1 Mixfile Variants ---------------------------------------------------------

 

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