Harris ADC 100 User Manual
ADC 100 Device Server
User’s Guide
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Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide
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ontents
Introduction
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
What is the Harris Automation System? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Using Harris Automation in the Broadcast Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
ADC Device Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Backup (Redundant) Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Air Client Workstations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Media Client Workstation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
File Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Additional Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
What is the ADC Device Server? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Broadcast Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Play Lists and Transmission Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Automated Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
GMT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Compilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
1 Installation
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Installing the NT Device Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Checkkey.exe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
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Installing the Server Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Installing the Configuration Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Command Line Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Upgrading from DOS to NT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
2 Configuration Manager
Configuring the Device Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
File Menu (Server) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
View Menu (Server). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Configuration Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Server Handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Configuring Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Logically Configuring Your Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Deleting Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Configuring Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Configuring a Protect Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Play List Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Parameters Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Options Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Lookahead Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Events to Log Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Mix/Wipe Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Linking Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Media List Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Parameters Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Options Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Events to Log Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
GMT List Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Parameters Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
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Options Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Events to Log Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Compile List Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-21
Parameters Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Options Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Lookahead Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-21
Events to Log Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Compiler Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-22
Changing the Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
3 Video Disk Configuration
Video Disk Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
General Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Ports Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Prerolls/Postrolls Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Storage Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8
Recording Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Segments Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-11
Archive Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
E to E Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Reporting Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Content Server Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Disk Status Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Diagnostics Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
4 VTR Configuration
VTR Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
General Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Diagnostics Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
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VTR Type Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
5 Cart Machine Configuration
Cart Machine Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
General Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Editor Parameters Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
ID Title Mismatch Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Tools Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Diagnostics Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
6 M/C Switcher Configuration
M/C Switcher Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
General Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Sources Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Destinations Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
System Inputs Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Effect Durations Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Reporting Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Backup Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Miscellaneous Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Cascade Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
7 Switch-Only Device Configuration
Switch-Only Device Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
General Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Prerolls/Postrolls Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
GPI Sheet Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
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8 Requester Configuration
Requester Device Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
General Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Qualifiers Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Routing Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Destination Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Distributor Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
9 Distributor Configuration
Distributor Device Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
General Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Routing Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Source Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-3
Global Delete Targets Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
Appendix A Supported Devices
Video Disks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
VTRs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Cart Machines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
M/C Switchers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Routers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
Switch Only Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4
Audio Carts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4
Character Generators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4
SERCOM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5
Still Stores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5
Barcode Readers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5
GMT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6
Annotators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6
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List of Figures
2-1 Configured Devices (1 of 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
2-2 Configured Devices (2 of 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
2-3 Device Configuration Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
2-4 List Assignments (1 of 2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
2-5 List Assignments (2 of 2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
2-6 Configuring a Protect Disk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
2-7 Configuring a Protect Disk (wrong) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
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1-1 Updated NT Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
3-1 Additional ports of same video disk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
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Introduction
Overview
This chapter presents an introduction to the Harris ADC Device Server and how it
works within the automation system. Also included in this overview is a brief
description of the various chapters of this manual. Topics covered in this chapter
include:
◆ About This Manual
◆ What is the Harris Automation System?
◆ Features
◆ System Components
◆ Automated Recording
About This Manual
The ADC Device Server User’s Manual contains the following chapters:
Introduction. This chapter, giving an overview of the ADC Device Server and its
features. Also included is a brief description of optional Harris products.
Chapter 1, “Installation” on page 1-1, provides instructions for installing the ADC
Device Server and its client-side configuration software.
Chapter 2, “Configuration Manager” on page 2-1, covers in detail the configuration
utility and the basic steps to get the ADC Device Server up and running. Most ADC
Device Server systems arrive with hardware already installed and configured. For
these systems, little (if any) hardware installation and configuration is required. This
chapter is particularly useful when adding new boards to computers and other
components or when upgrading to the current ADC Device Server configuration.
Also included in this chapter is generic information on configuring different types of
lists (play lists, media lists, GMT lists, and compile lists).
Chapter 3, “Video Disk Configuration” on page 3-1, describes the various
configuration options for a typical video disk.
Chapter 4, “VTR Configuration” on page 4-1, describes the various configuration
options for a typical video tape recorder (VTR).
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Chapter 5, “Cart Machine Configuration” on page 5-1, describes the various configuration
options for a typical cart machine.
Chapter 6, “M/C Switcher Configuration” on page 6-1, describes the various configuration
options for a typical master control switcher.
Chapter 7, “Switch-Only Device Configuration” on page 7-1, describes the various
configuration options for a typical switch-only device.
Chapter 8, “Requester Configuration” on page 8-1, describes the various configuration
options for a typical requester. Requesters and distributors work in conjunction with Harris’
GMT product to enhance the automation process. See “GMT” on page 11.
Chapter 9, “Distributor Configuration” on page 9-1, describes the various configuration
options for a typical distributor. Requesters and distributors work in conjunction with Harris’
GMT product to enhance the automation process. See “GMT” on page 11.
Appendix A, “Supported Devices” on page A-1, contains a list of all currently supported
devices. This list is continually updated, so be sure to check Harris’ website at
www.harris.com for updates to the list of supported devices.
What is the Harris Automation System?
The Harris system automates television broadcast operations for the station, network, cable,
newsroom and/or offline environments. It also provides a link between traffic, master control
and engineering, establishing a method of organization and communication between oftenisolated television station departments.
Automation allows the control room to function at peak efficiency, minimizing operator errors
through such features as automating the process of transferring traffic’s lists so the operator
does not have to re-enter the same data from traffic’s logs. The master control operator also
can perform several tasks at the same time, since the automation system performs many tasks
that formerly were done manually.
The basic ADC Device Server system has a device server which is configured for at least one
transmission list. The file server is located on a separate, dedicated computer. The client (user)
computers connect to the Device Server and file server computers through a local area
network (LAN) that uses a client-server configuration.
System configurations can range from a simple server connected to a switcher and three or
four VTRs to a large system that manages video disk servers, several cart machines, many
VTRs and a wide variety of other devices.
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The following diagram presents a basic overview of automation system components:
Using Harris Automation in the Broadcast Environment
Three major activities are performed in the broadcast environment to prepare an event for air.
◆ The station’s Traffic department typically generates a dub list (new material to prepare for onair playout). Using the Harris Media Client (available separately), this list can be transformed
into a label list for barcode labels and the tape details directly entered into the Harris database,
as well as a dub list for spots to be entered into a video disk server.
◆ Tr af fi c p ro d uc es a s ch ed ul e o f th e i te ms t o be played out during a specific time period. The
automation system accepts the schedules from traffic through a traffic system interface, converts the schedules to playlists and stores the lists at the file server computer. Play lists can
also be created and edited directly from the client workstations.
To pr ep ar e a li s t f or p la yo ut , t he pl ay li s t i s l oa de d i nt o t he AD C D ev ic e S er ve r tr an s mi ss io n
window and becomes a transmission list. ADC Device Server activities are driven by
transmission lists. There are two major types of transmission lists – play and compile lists.
Play lists are used for both playout and record events, although separate lists are used for each
of these activities. Compile lists are used to take interstitial material and record it together on a
separate tape to be played out by a single VTR. Compilation reduces the number of VTRs
needed to play out the interstitial material to air.
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◆ While a play list is running, each event performs a specific task such as play, record, which
includes threading and switching. After the event airs, the actual start time and duration of
the event are written in the As-Run log (file). This log is typically returned to Traffic where
changes in the original schedule can be compared and billing and recordkeeping updated.
System Components
The basic automation system is comprised of the following components:
◆ ADC Device Server
◆ Backup (Redundant) Server (suggested)
◆ Air Client Workstation(s)
◆ Media Client Workstation
◆ File Server
ADC Device Server
The ADC Device Server is the computer dedicated to communicating and controlling the
broadcast devices and client workstations. The device server is the subject of this manual. The
device server controls devices via an RS-422 connection. It also sends and receives frameaccurate information across the Local Area Network (LAN) from remote client workstations.
Backup (Redundant) Server
(Optional) Backup is an important part of automation. The ability to recover immediately
from hardware failure in a broadcast environment is crucial. Protection against device server
failure can be achieved through a backup (redundant) device server.
The backup device server is a computer which is identical to the main device server. If the
main device server fails, the backup device server takes over the tasks handled by the main
device server. The backup device server is configured the same way as the main device server.
If the main device server fails, the device connections can be manually transferred to the
backup device server. The transfer is accomplished by an RS-422 switching device.
Air Client Workstations
The Air Client workstations are PC computers that run client application software. The
workstations communicate with the Device Server through a local area network.
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The client workstations (and the control panels) are where users interact with the ADC Device
Server. A typical automation system comprises enough Air Client workstations to support
several users. At an Air Client workstation, a user creates and edits playlists. Users that have
the proper access rights can also control the transmission lists from the Air Client.
Hardware Control Panel
(Optional) The hardware control panel is a hardware device for controlling the playout of
transmission lists. The hardware control panel contains backlit buttons. While each button has
a specific function, buttons can be customized to meet specific needs. The Air Client supports
multiple control panels, which may be required in multichannel systems.
Media Client Workstation
The Media Client workstation is used to prepare material for air. Media Client uses the dub
list generated by Traffic. The operator then creates material records and writes the records to
the database.
File Server
The file server stores the database and play list files. Through the use of a client, commands
are sent to the file server. The file server then reports back to the client, at which time the client
sends commands to the device server for execution.
The file server does not run any software. Its sole function is to free the device server to
exclusively control devices. The device server reads the play list from the file server (via a
network hub), then executes the play list.
Additional Options
Av ai la bl e op ti on s in cl ud e:
◆ Additional Client (user) workstations
◆ Additional ADC Device Server devices
◆ Additional supported channels
◆ Additional control panels and customization of pushbutton functions
◆ GPI interface
◆ Media preparation
◆ Database conversion
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◆ Tr af fi c i nt er fa ce
◆ Redundant device and database server (cloning)
◆ Redundant Device Server switch box
◆ ID/Title Mismatch software
◆ Air Protect
◆ Compilation
◆ Auto-record
◆ GMT
◆ Customization of other features
What is the ADC Device Server?
The device server is the heart of the automation system. The device server controls devices
through RS-422 connections and General Purpose Interface (GPI). The device server
communicates with remote clients through a Local Area Network (LAN) connection,
Physically, the ADC Device Server is either a 20-slot or 10-slot, rack mount PC. The device
server is installed with ADC Device Server software (which is different than what is installed
at the client computers). The server contains four-port serial boards (where the devices
connect), GPI boards, timecode reader board, reference video board and a network board. A
20-slot server installed with four-port serial boards can control a maximum of 64 devices and
provide 16 channels simultaneously. If more capacity is needed, additional device servers can
be added to the system.
The ADC Device Server is configured remotely from any client on the Harris automation
system containing the Remote Configuration Tool. The Configuration Tool contains common
Windows usability features, such as drag and drop and a point-and-click graphical interface.
The system is highly flexible and can be configured for most broadcast operations and
equipment. The ADC Device Server controls most types and models of broadcast devices,
including cart machines, video disk servers, external VTRs, still stores, character generators,
routers, switchers, distributors and master control switchers. The ADC Device Server can also
incorporate existing broadcast applications into the Harris system.
One of the ADC Device Server’s major strengths is its powerful software. The software
interfaces with and controls the broadcast devices (instead of hardware interface boxes). The
software can be easily modified to incorporate new models or types of devices.
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Automation system components (including the ADC Device Server) are connected through a
local area network (LAN), in a client-server configuration. The ADC Device Server integrates
the on-air playout system by using station reference video to maintain timing, by using station
timecode to keep to the on air schedule and by controlling virtually any serially-controlled
device (including satellite receivers), and any GPI (General Purpose Interface) controlled
device. The Master Control operator can control the on air playout from a Harris control panel
(similar to a Master Control Switcher Panel). The system can also be started automatically by
time of day, as well as remotely by GPI.
Features
Features provided by the Harris ADC Device Server include:
◆ Software-based System. Most automation systems use the SMPTE standard E/S
Bus to communicate and control broadcast devices. These systems use hardware
interface boxes between the E/S Bus and the devices. Modification or
customization of a system typically involves changes to the hardware, which can
be a difficult process. The ADC Device Server instead uses software tools (objects)
to communicate with broadcast devices in lieu of hardware interface boxes. With
the ADC Device Server, modification to the system is simpler and throughput is
faster.
◆ Object Oriented Programming. The ADC Device Server software is written using
a modern programming technique called object oriented programming (OOP).
With OOP, broadcast devices are treated as software modules or objects. Each
object can be easily modified and extended to support other makes and models of
devices within the same family. Development of custom software modules is
faster and more affordable.
◆ Real Time Control. The ADC Device Server provides frame accurate control.
◆ Future Proof. The Harris system is extendable to new devices, new applications
(for example, HDTV) and current applications (such as multichannel output,
video disk servers and compiling). The system is designed to fully support future
needs and requirements.
◆ Harris Application Programming Interface (API). Harris’ Application
Programming Interface (API) is software that creates a bridge between external
applications and the ADC Device Server. It allows external applications, such as a
newsroom system, or custom modules to seamlessly link to the devices. The API
allows system integrators or customers to develop applications that work directly
with the ADC Device Server.
◆ Client/Server Architecture. The ADC Device Server utilizes a versatile
implementation of client/server architecture. With this architecture, the workload
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is distributed as needed. The Device Server computer performs real-time work
while the client computers are available for non-real-time work such as editing
playlists, media verification and as-run logging.
◆ Multi-user. The local area network architecture allows for almost any number of
users to access the ADC Device Server simultaneously.
◆ Automated Recording. Satellite or other feeds can be recorded through a record
list. An optional secondary record event allows for recording and segmenting of
live material for playback.
◆ Cart Machine Handling. ADC Device Server’s interface to cart machines is at the
lowest possible level. This allows for greater control of the resources and more
efficient operation. The interface displaces the cart machine’s operating system
and application and related hardware (which reduces the cost of using the cart
machine).
◆ Video Disk Expertise. The Harris disk protocol was introduced to be an industry
standard for controlling disk systems. The protocol has since been adopted by
companies such as Tektronix and Hewlett Packard. The protocol enables these
disk devices to be used as multi-channel cart machine replacements.
◆ Compilation. With the compilation feature, spots can be compiled onto a single
tape.
◆ Multiple Lists/List Types. The ADC Device Server can run up to sixteen lists at
the same time from one Device Server. The lists can be playlists running
independent channels or they can be a combination of play, compile and record
lists, media and GMT lists.
◆ Air Protect. The ADC Device Server supports the simultaneous playing of two
copies of media in two similar devices where one copy is an air copy and the other
a protect copy. This feature is used to protect program or commercial material on
tape, compiled tape or spot material recorded on duplicate video disk servers. A
failure detected by the ADC Device Server of the on air device results in the
automatic switching of the protect device to air. Operators have the ability to
manually switch the protect device to the air feed for such failures as head clogs
or audio/video problems.
◆ Windows NT® Operating System. The ADC Device Server runs on the Windows
NT operating system.
Broadcast Devices
The ADC Device Server is designed to interface to most devices commonly found in broadcast
operations. Such devices include:
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◆ cart machines
◆ video disk servers
◆ external VTRs (VTRs not in cart machines)
◆ routing switchers
◆ master control switchers
◆ still stores
◆ character generators
◆ audio carts
◆ external encoders and decoders
◆ subtitling systems
◆ satellite systems
RS422 connections are used between the Device Server and the broadcast devices.
Some broadcast devices do not interface to RS422. These devices can be controlled through
GPI-type connections with relay contacts.
Play Lists and Transmission Lists
Play lists are files that contain the schedules of events to be played, recorded or compiled. In a
play list, each event contains information such as start time, event type, material identification
(ID), title, segment number, duration, start of message and channel output.
Play lists can be created locally at the Air Client workstations or from traffic schedules. Play
lists are stored at the file server and are available to all users on the system for viewing and
editing. When a play list is ready for transmission, the list is loaded into the transmission
window and becomes a transmission list.
The ADC Device Server supports multiple transmission lists. Each list can contain 2,500
events by default (this number can be expanded to a larger number if necessary. Contact
Harris.).
When an event in the transmission list is activated, the event performs a predefined function
such as Play, Record, Switch or Cue. The ADC Device Server supports multiple transmission
lists; each list can be made up of several appended playlists.
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During configuration of the devices, each transmission list (transmission window) is assigned
specific broadcast devices. Devices are assigned to lists as resources. During playout of the
transmission list, the devices assigned to the list are available to run the events in the list. Each
transmission list controls a separate channel. This feature allows for simultaneous multichannel operations. In addition, cart machine VTRs can be assigned to two or more
transmission lists for two (or more) channel operations controlled by the one cart machine. Or,
the cart machine VTRs can be assigned different tasks. For example, two VTRs might be used
for playout, one for record, and one for compile. Video disk servers with multiple ports can be
shared between transmission lists.
The ADC Device Server plays each event in the list sequentialy until the operator intervenes
or specific types of events, such as live events or time-triggered events, are encountered. An
event runs according to where the event is located in the list or what time (if any) is entered for
the event. If changes to the list are needed during playout, the user can directly edit an event
in the list. (The only limitation on the time is the ability of the device to ready the material for
air; e.g., sufficient time is allowed for cueing and pre-roll of the edited event).
Playout can be controlled by the control panel (software or hardware). Using the control panel
buttons, it is possible to skip events, hold up the events past their EOM (end of message time),
and recue events and then restart them. An on-air event can also be edited by either adding or
subtracting a second to the event’s duration.
Automated Recording
An optional ADC Device Server record function provides for automated recording of material.
A recording can be set up for a specific date and time and set duration.
A record list is similar to a play list but just contains record events. Also like the playlist, the
record list is loaded into a transmission window to run the events in the list.
A secondary record event, also an ADC Device Server option, is available for recordings
scheduled for immediate play out. The secondary record event feature uses a playlist that has
both record and play events. This feature can store program segment information (for future
replay of a live event).
The ADC Device Server can use any VTR or video disk in the system for a recording. For long
VTR recordings that require several tapes or to create duplicate copies of a show, several VTRs
can be assigned. This also allows multiple recordings to take place simulultaneously using the
same list.
The ADC Device Server controls input audio and video switching when the recording begins.
Recordings can be made from program output or from external feeds, such as satellite.
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Harris’ AutoSat™ system is available to automate acquisition and recording of satellite
signals. AutoSat works as an integrated part of the Harris system, using a simple menu-driven
system. Contact your Harris representative for more information on AutoSat.
GMT
(Optional feature) Global Media Transfer (GMT) is Harris Automation's system for controlling
media movement within a broadcast facility. GMT works in conjunction with the on-air
automation system. Each transmission list may ask GMT to find media that cannot be found
in the devices assigned to the list. GMT finds and moves the media to a destination device
(usually a video disk server) assigned to the transmission list. The transmission list then airs
this media. The main tasks of GMT are:
1. Find media/material needed by an on-air transmission list.
2. Copy that media to a videodisk server serving that transmission list.
3. Monitor the movement of material.
4. Log the movement of material.
5. Provide automatic media duplication on multiple video disk servers for air protection.
By accomplishing these tasks, GMT extends the level of automation beyond the basic to-air
system. By moving the media handling to the automation system, less manual operator
intervention is required and better use of expensive videodisk server space is obtained.
Compilation
A group of spots or other interstitial material can be prerecorded together on a separate tape
(i.e., compiled) and then played out as a single item (rather than playing out each separately).
Each separate item of original material is logged in the asrun file as a separate entry.
With the compile feature, fewer tapes are required for playout of spots. The material is
recorded on the tape in playout order. The problems associated with locating and cueing
different spots placed on the same tape are avoided. Also, the quality of the playout material
can be checked when the spots are being recorded/compiled.
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1 Installation
The ADC Device Server consists of a server and a client, each with communication
software that allows the server and client to “talk” to each other. The software on each
must be configured in order to communicate properly. See “Configuration Manager”
on page 2-1 for details on how to configure the server and client.
System Requirements
The following are the minimum requirements to run Harris’ ADC Device Server
software.
Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 4 or later
100 MHz CPU (133 MHz recommended)
32 MB RAM (64 MB recommended)
CD-ROM drive
100 Mb compatible network card
Installing the NT Device Drivers
Insert the floppy disk or CD-ROM containing drivers for the Harris NT Device Server.
This disk/CD-ROM is labeled:
NT DRIVERS
VERSION 1.01
1. Run Windows Explorer, then double click on the setup.exe file on the floppy. If using
a CD-ROM, the CD is self-starting.
2. Proceed through the various screens, at the end of which you will be prompted to
restart the computer. Select Finish to restart the computer. Make certain the floppy is
still in the drive when you select Restart. Remove the floppy after the system finishes
rebooting.
3. After restarting, select Start > Programs > Administrative Tools > Event Viewer to verify
which Harris NT driver services have been started. You should see a service for
TimeCode, HarrisSer, HarrisGPI, and VREFSync.
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4. Select Start > Programs > Administrative Tools > Windows NT Diagnostics, then the Resources tab
can be used to check the IRQ and I/O settings used by these boards.
5. Make sure that the VREFSync driver is using interrupt 3 and that no other device is using this
interrupt. Make sure that TimeCode driver is using interrupt 5 and that no other device is
using this interrupt.
6. Selec the I/O Port button to display the input/output port usage:
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