Miranda PresStation User Manual
PresStation
User Manual
03251-04
© April-2007
Software version 4.5
Miranda Technologies Ltd.
UK
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Fax: +44 (0) 1491 820001
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form, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of Miranda
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Preface
Warranty
Miranda Technologies Ltd offer a 24 months free parts and labour warranty
on Oxtel Series equipment from the date of the initial invoice, providing
there is no evidence of negligence, abuse or failure to reasonably follow
instructions given by the Company for its proper use.
During the warranty period, Miranda Technologies Ltd will replace or repair
at its cost, Oxtel Series equipment returned to the factory, carriage and duty
paid and insured by the sender.
Before returning any item for warranty repair, a valid returns authorisation
must be granted by Miranda Technologies Ltd.
All repaired goods will be delivered (as instructed) carriage and duty paid
and insured by the sender.
Any warranty, over and above that offered here, is the responsibility of the
local Miranda Sales Office or appointed Distributor.
Contact Information
For service, repair and warranty information and for returns au thorisation
contact:
oxtelsupport@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:
For mains connection use only a 10amp IEC inlet lead
meeting EN60320 or equivalent.
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.
PresStation 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 connection s to the input or
output terminals of PresStation, ensure that the product is properly
grounded.
4. Do not operate without the covers.
To avoid electrical shock or fire hazard, do not operate PresStation with
its covers removed.
5. Use an appropriate fuse.
PresStation is not mains powered equipment and therefore has no
external fuses.
6. Do not operate in wet/damp conditions.
To avoid electrical shock, do not operate PresStation in wet or damp
conditions.
7. Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere.
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To avoid injury or fire hazard, do not operate PresStation in an explosive
atmosphere.
Product Damage Precautions
8. Provide proper ventilation.
To prevent PresStation overheating, provide proper ventilation.
9. Do not operate with suspected failures.
If you suspect there is damage to PresStation, have it inspected by
qualified service personnel.
Certifications and Compliances
PresStation has CE approval and complies with the standards detailed in
EN50082-1:1992 and BS EN 60950:1992 Amd 3.
Scope of the User Manual
This User Manual includes all the information you will need to get started
using PresStation and using all the facilities available from the PresStation
control panel.
For technical, set-up and specific product information refer to the
publications listed below.
Associated Publications
Presmaster Integration Guide Part No. 01234
Presmaster Automation Guide Part No. 01235
Presmaster Configurator Manual Part No. 02717
Presmaster User Manual Part No. 01232
Imagestore User Manual Part No. 02359
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Contacts
For technical assistance, please contact your nearest Miranda Technical
Support centre:
Americas
Telephone (9:00am - 9:00pm EST)
+1-800-224-7882
techsupp@miranda.com
Asia
Telephone (9:30am - 5:30pm JST)
+81-3-5730-2987
asiatech@miranda.com
Europe, Middle East, Africa, UK
Telephone (10:00am - 7:00pm CET)
+44 (0) 1491 820222
eurotech@miranda.com
France (only)
Telephone (9:00am - 6:00pm CET)
Telephone: +33 (0) 1 55 86 87 88
francetech@miranda.com
www.miranda.com
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How to find your way around this User
Manual
he PresStation User Manual provides a general introduction to the
PresStation system and describes all the facilities available from the
PresStation panel and control unit. The following list indicates which
chapter you should go to, to find out more details about each section.
T
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What does each chapter include?
1 Introducing PresStation describes all of the PresStation features and
facilities.
2 Getting started describes the general concepts of PresStation and the
layout and design of the PresStation control panel.
3 Doing a simple presentation describes how to cut between different
sources to change your current output (that is, what is currently going to
air).
4 Doing a presentation with a transi ti o n describes how to preview the next
source before going to air.
5 More about transitions describes the different types of transitions you can
make from the PresStation control panel and how to chan ge the settings of
the transition buttons.
6 Choosing a transition ra te describes how to choose and adjust the rate at
which a transition is made.
7 Choosing and changing your source describes how to choose, change and
edit the sources associated with the, PGM and PST source buttons.
8 Inserting a picture or logo describes how use PresStation to insert
channel branding stills and in-vision clocks and timers.
9 GPI Macros describes how to invoke a stored macro on the upstream
Imagestore. Uses include the Squeezy DVE option to perform a range of
squeezes, pans and wipes in real time.
10 Controlling multiple channels describes how to control multiple
channels from the PresStation control panel.
11 Voice overs and audio control describes how to adjust the output gain
and how to add voice overs to your output source.
12 Intuition describes how to control an Intuition.
13 Controlling an MVP describes how to setup and control an Evertz or
Miranda Kaleido K2 MVP
14 Prescontrol commands explain the front panel menu structure of the
Prescontrol unit.
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15 Installation describes the functions of the rear panel connectors.
16 Where to get help tells you who to contact and what to do if you have
any problems with PresStation.
17 Appendix 1 describes how to upgrade software via a web browser.
Conventions used in this User Manual
The following typestyle conventions are used thro ughout the User Manual:
♦ boldface is used for emphasis and button names
♦ italics are used for screen titles, references to other parts of the guide,
new terms and LEDs
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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 User Manual----------------------------------------------------- 5
Associated Publications ----------------------------------------------------- 5
Contacts --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6
How to find your way around this User Manual-------------------------- 7
What does each chapter include?------------------------------------------- 8
Conventions used in this User Manual------------------------------------- 9
1 Introducing PresStation 19
What is PresStation?----------------------------------------------------------19
Multi-channel control --------------------------------------------------------19
Channel branding ------------------------------------------------------------19
Video and audio switching -------------------------------------------------20
Control system----------------------------------------------------------------20
2 Getting Started 21
What is the PresStation Control Panel? ----------------------------------21
The PresStation buttons and displays ----------------------------------22
Dialogue buttons-----------------------------------------------------------22
Function buttons-----------------------------------------------------------22
Rotary knob-----------------------------------------------------------------23
The PresStation VGA screen----------------------------------------------24
How to display a PresStation menu/dialogue-----------------------26
How to adjust a setting on the VGA screen-------------------------28
Selecting a channel----------------------------------------------------------29
Selecting a source -----------------------------------------------------------30
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Automation -------------------------------------------------------------------- 31
Front Panel Control---------------------------------------------------------- 32
Alarms --------------------------------------------------------------------------35
3 Doing a Simple Presentation 37
How to cut to a different programme source ----------------------- 38
4 Doing a Presentation with a Transition 39
What is a transition?----------------------------------------------------------- 39
How to choose your preview (PST) source-------------------------40
And do a simple cut-------------------------------------------------------40
5 More about Transitions 41
The transition buttons---------------------------------------------------------42
The Transition Types and Rates screen----------------------------------43
How to change a transition type setting ----------------------------- 44
Audio and video only transitions--------------------------------------------45
Disable Fade and Silent buttons ----------------------------------------- 47
6 Choosing a Transition Rate 49
Adjusting the specified rates ------------------------------------------------49
How to change a transition rate ---------------------------------------50
7 Choosing and Changing Your Source 51
The Source Select screen ---------------------------------------------------52
How to change to a different group-----------------------------------53
How to change a source-------------------------------------------------53
How to edit a source------------------------------------------------------54
Name-------------------------------------------------------------------------54
Machine ---------------------------------------------------------------------54
Audio Type------------------------------------------------------------------55
Audio Source---------------------------------------------------------------55
Adjusting the level of the input channels----------------------------55
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Muting a channel ----------------------------------------------------------55
Inverting the input phase ------------------------------------------------55
Changing the output source --------------------------------------------56
Always Show Source----------------------------------------------------------57
Example:---------------------------------------------------------------------57
Enabling Always Show Source.-------------------------------------------58
Enable Always Show Source-------------------------------------------59
Always Show Source follows PST or PGM -------------------------59
Always Show Source bus source to use-----------------------------59
8 Inserting a Picture or Logo 61
The DSK Settings screen-----------------------------------------------------62
How to load an image----------------------------------------------------63
How to take an image to air---------------------------------------------63
How to remove an image------------------------------------------------64
How to load a live image-------------------------------------------------64
Rates, CGT and Keying-------------------------------------------------------65
Fade Rates --------------------------------------------------------------------65
How to adjust a fade time -----------------------------------------------66
CGT------------------------------------------------------------------------------66
How to adjust the clip, gain or transparency------------------------66
Keying ---------------------------------------------------------------------------67
How to choose a Key Source-------------------------------------------68
How to choose a Key Mode---------------------------------------------68
How to choose Key Invert-----------------------------------------------68
Position Size and Cropping--------------------------------------------------68
Position -------------------------------------------------------------------------70
How to adjust the position-----------------------------------------------70
Cropping------------------------------------------------------------------------71
How to adjust the cropping----------------------------------------------71
Options and Saving------------------------------------------------------------72
Real Time Update------------------------------------------------------------72
Save without Crop -----------------------------------------------------------72
Save with Crop----------------------------------------------------------------73
Preview Touch Screen------------------------------------------------------73
Delete from IS2---------------------------------------------------------------73
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HD Load Live Input 1 & 2 --------------------------------------------------73
Accept with saving----------------------------------------------------------- 73
File type Icons ------------------------------------------------------------------ 74
9 GPI Macros (Virtual GPIs) 75
The Edit Squeezy screen ----------------------------------------------------77
How to edit a preset position------------------------------------------- 78
Entering a GPI on the Imagestore ------------------------------------ 79
GPI----------------------------------------------------------------------------80
GPIO A -------------------------------------------------------------------------81
GPIO B -------------------------------------------------------------------------82
PresStation GPIOs ----------------------------------------------------------83
Outputs (0-23) ------------------------------------------------------------- 83
Inputs (24-31)-------------------------------------------------------------- 84
Prescontrol --------------------------------------------------------------------84
Outputs (0-23) ------------------------------------------------------------- 84
Inputs (24-31)-------------------------------------------------------------- 84
10 Controlling Multiple Channels 85
The Channel Select screen-------------------------------------------------- 85
How to save a configuration--------------------------------------------88
How to display version details about PresStation and Prescontrol
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------89
How to configure the PresStation panel-----------------------------90
How to save your new setup-------------------------------------------92
11 Using Audio 93
Adjusting the output gain-----------------------------------------------------93
Preview / Monitor--------------------------------------------------------------- 94
Adding voice overs ------------------------------------------------------------ 95
Specifying the voice over settings ----------------------------------------- 95
Duck Level---------------------------------------------------------------------96
Preset Level-------------------------------------------------------------------96
V/O Rate -----------------------------------------------------------------------96
Programme output select --------------------------------------------------97
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Configuring the Audio meters -----------------------------------------------98
Presets------------------------------------------------------------------------100
Default----------------------------------------------------------------------100
Full Scale------------------------------------------------------------------100
dBU 18--------------------------------------------------------------------- 100
PPM ------------------------------------------------------------------------100
Manual------------------------------------------------------------------------ 101
On---------------------------------------------------------------------------101
dBFS Top------------------------------------------------------------------101
dBFS Bot ------------------------------------------------------------------ 101
Text Top -------------------------------------------------------------------101
Red Div --------------------------------------------------------------------101
Options------------------------------------------------------------------------101
L – R balance-------------------------------------------------------------101
Peak hold------------------------------------------------------------------ 102
Peak hold mode --------------------------------------------------------- 102
Decay (ms/db)------------------------------------------------------------102
Configuring the meter labels------------------------------------------ 102
Changing the preview/monitor button names in the audio control
dialog----------------------------------------------------------------------- 106
Audio Monitoring Architecture-------------------------------------------107
Audio adjustment----------------------------------------------------------- 108
Input level ----------------------------------------------------------------- 108
Wav file level ------------------------------------------------------------- 108
Monitoring level---------------------------------------------------------- 108
12 Intuition 110
13 Controlling a MVP 114
Setting up control of a Miranda Kaleido--------------------------------- 114
Additional configuration for a Kaleido KX.------------------------------117
Setting up control of an Evertz MVP------------------------------------- 117
14 Prescontrol Front Panel Menu Commands 120
PCS Front Panel control screen------------------------------------------121
Information--------------------------------------------------------------------- 122
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Serial Port data------------------------------------------------------------- 123
Version Details-------------------------------------------------------------- 124
System-------------------------------------------------------------------------- 124
Front panel inputs------------------------------------------------------------ 125
I/P Addresses--------------------------------------------------------------- 125
Change Name -------------------------------------------------------------- 126
15 Installation 128
Ventilation---------------------------------------------------------------------- 128
Power Requirements-------------------------------------------------------- 128
Environment------------------------------------------------------------------- 128
Rear Panel connectors ----------------------------------------------------- 129
GPIOA and GPIOB ----------------------------------------------------- 129
USB------------------------------------------------------------------------- 129
RS422---------------------------------------------------------------------- 130
LAN------------------------------------------------------------------------- 131
COM1 (RS232)---------------------------------------------------------- 131
VGA ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 132
PS2 (Keyboard / mouse)---------------------------------------------- 132
Audio OUT---------------------------------------------------------------- 133
Audio IN ------------------------------------------------------------------- 133
Power in------------------------------------------------------------------- 133
Mechanical ------------------------------------------------------------------ 134
Panel Cut-out --------------------------------------------------------------- 134
16 Support 136
Product Support-------------------------------------------------------------- 136
Warranty and Non-Warranty Repairs--------------------------------- 136
Obsolescence--------------------------------------------------------------- 136
Upgrades--------------------------------------------------------------------- 137
Service Visits---------------------------------------------------------------- 137
Equipment Loans ---------------------------------------------------------- 137
Training----------------------------------------------------------------------- 137
Web Page-------------------------------------------------------------------- 138
Returns Procedure--------------------------------------------------------- 138
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Transit Packaging----------------------------------------------------------138
Contact information--------------------------------------------------------139
17 Appendix 1 140
Software updates------------------------------------------------------------- 140
Installing software------------------------------------------------------------140
Login---------------------------------------------------------------------------140
Password --------------------------------------------------------------------- 141
Apply patch ------------------------------------------------------------------ 141
Set Active Version --------------------------------------------------------- 142
Reset-------------------------------------------------------------------------- 143
18 Index 144
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PresStation User Manual Introducing PresStation
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1 Introducing PresStation
What is PresStation?
resStation is a powerful master-control switching and branding system
designed for automated, multi-channel environments. It is designed to
control the Imagestore automated master control and channel branding
system used by many of the world’s largest broadcaster s for mor e than 800
transmission channels worldwide.
PresStation includes a variety of features including:
♦ multi-channel control (up to 24 channels can be controlled by a single
operator)
♦ channel branding (including animated logo and clock insertion, Squeezy
DVE and networked image distribution (using the Imagestore Media
Manager software)
♦ video and audio switching
♦ a robust and scalable control system
Multi-channel control
With a PresStation system you can control up to 200 transmission channels
from a single panel or you can simply operate a single transmission channel
manually.
Channel branding
PresStation can control up to four keying layers per channel, which you can
use to insert stills and animations including logos and in-vision clocks and
timers. You can use the Squeezy DVE option for picture-in-picture
applications such as over the shoulder news transitions as well as squeezes
for schedules, credits, news flashes an d sp orts results. You can also use the
windows-based (2000 and XP) Imagestore Media Manage software to
browse and distribute remote image and audio files via the Ethernet.
P
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Video and audio switching
The PresStation switcher can control up to 10 source inputs fed from an
external dedicated router or a large station router shared amongst multiple
channels. For example, you can scroll through the inputs of a large router and
access 10 feeds at any one time. You can switch by cutting, fading and
wiping auto-transitions. PresStation also enables you to control full group
digital audio mixing and two stereo voice-overs. You can also store and play
out up to 400 minutes of digital stereo audio inserts and voice-overs if you
have the Easyplay option fitted to your Imagestore system.
Control system
PresStation includes a robust and highly scalable control system. Each
PresStation control panel must be connected to one (or up to 6) Presmaster
Control Unit(s) PCS-001 to provide interfacing to:
♦ Imagestore or Intuition channel-branding systems
♦ external router(s)
♦ automation system(s)
♦ Sony 9 pins
Each Presmaster Control Unit PCS-001 can control up to 4 channels, so by
linking 6 Presmaster Control Units to a single panel up to 24 transmission
channels can be controlled by the user.
Each Presmaster Control Unit PCS-001 can control up to two Imagestores or
one Imagestore and one Intuition (in series) per transmission channel (and up
to 8 in total (2 x 4 channels)) to provide up to four keying layers. Each
Imagestore provides two independent keying layers and storage for up to
4000 animations, stills or clocks.
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2 Getting Started
What is the PresStation Control Panel?
ou use the PresStation Control Panel to control a Presmaster Control
Unit PCS-001. It has two different types of control:
♦ dedicated buttons and displays (for the most frequently used actions and
most frequently required pieces of information) .
♦ an external VGA monitor and mouse for viewing and changing a varied
range of settings.
Y
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The PresStation buttons and displays
The PresStation control panel includes a variety of dedicated buttons and
displays, which you can use to operate PresStation manually.
Dialogue buttons
The white round buttons are known as dialogue buttons and are used to
display PresStation menus and/or dialogues on the VGA screen.
When you press a dialogue button it lights up green to show that it is active
and the associated menu or dialogue is displayed on the VGA screen. To
switch it off, simply press it again and the green light goes out (see How to
display a PresStation menu/dialogue below for further details).
Function buttons
The square buttons are known as function buttons and are used to perform an
action/function.
Some function buttons also have associated displays for additional, dedicated
information.
Dialogue
b
uttons
Function
buttons
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Rotary knob
The large black dial in the centre of the PresStation Panel is known as the
rotary knob.
You use this to adjust the settings on some of the PresStation menus/screen
displays (see How to adjust a setting on the touch screen below).
To adjust the sensitivity of the Jog wheel refer to page 84.
The rotary knob is only active when the blue LED (positioned at 2 o’clock) is
illuminated.
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The PresStation VGA screen
PresStation uses an external VGA monitor to view and change settings,
which do not need permanent space on the control panel. The main screen, as
shown below gives an overview of the system in terms of: Imagestores
connected, bugs loaded, current DVE (squeeze) preset, voice-overs levels and
audio metering with peak hold indicators.
This dynamic screen constantly changes to reflect the current status of the
system. Items in use will be highlighted red and features not connected will
be greyed out.
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For example, the next screen shows the downstream Imagestore B option is
not fitted/configured and fade to black (FTB) and fade to silence (FTS) are
active.
As well as providing an overview, short cuts to other menu screens can be
achieved by clicking the mouse on the following boxes:
♦ VO 1
♦ VO 2
♦ Out gain
♦ Imagestore A DSK 1 and DSK 2
♦ Imagestore B DSK 3 and DSK 4 (optional)
♦ DVE (optional)
♦ Alarm
♦ Meters
♦ Logo
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When any of these regions are selected the corresponding menu screen is
displayed.
Clicking on the Imagestore A DSK 1 box will display the following screen.
How to display a PresStation menu/dialogue
To display any of the PresStation menu/dialogue screens, simply press one of
the white, round buttons (known as dialogue buttons) on the PresStation
Panel. When you press a dialogue button, the button lights up in green and
the associated menu/dialogue is displayed on the VGA screen.
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For example, if you press the PGM dialogue button (to the right of the red
programme bus buttons) the following screen is displayed.
To select an item, simply click with the mouse and the item automatically
changes colour to show that it is selected.
To go back to the previous screen (Main screen) press the PGM dialogue
button again or click on the region to the left of ALARM known as the ‘Title
Bar’ (note that the green PGM dialogue button light also goes out) .
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How to adjust a setting on the VGA screen
On some screen screens you can adjust settings using the rotary knob (found
to the right of the Transitions buttons). For example, from the Transition
Types and Rates screen below you can adjust the transition times.
To adjust a transition time, click on the appropriate button (Slow, Medium or
Fast) and then turn the rotary knob. As you turn the knob you will see the
current settings go up or down depending on which way you turn the knob.
See the relevant sections in this manual for details about how to change the
settings etc. for items you select from the VGA screen.
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Selecting a channel
You can use the Channel Select buttons (numbered Chan 1 to Chan 6) to
switch between the various channels controlled by one PresStation panel.
The name of the channel currently being controlled is shown on the screen
display next to the Channel Select button.
See Chapter 10 Controlling Multiple Channels for more information.
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Selecting a source
PresStation allows you to select from up to 10 sources at any one time. These
can be chosen from the range of sources the router has available for the
current channel. The name of each source is displayed above the two rows of
ten buttons. You can also change the source by pressing the Source button
and then choosing the new source from the Source Select screen (displayed
on the VGA screen). See Chapter 7 Choosing and Changing Your Source for
more information.
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