UTAH SCIENTIFIC SCP Series User Manual

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SCP Series

Routing Switcher Control Panels

User’s Guide

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SCP Series • Routing Switcher Control Panels • User's Guide

• Document Number: 82101-0055

• Document Version: 2.3

• Date: October - 2004

• Printed in U.S.A.

Copyrights and Trademarks

• UTAH-200 and UTAH-300 are trademarks of Utah Scientific, Inc.

• Windows, Windows 95, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

• All other product names and any registered and unregistered trademarks mentioned in this guide are used for identification purposes only and remain the exclusive property of their respective owners.

Notice

Information contained in this user’s guide is subject to change without notice or obligation. While every effort has been made to ensure that the information is accurate as of the publication date, Utah Scientific, Inc. assumes no liability for errors or omissions. In addition, Utah Scientific, Inc. assumes no responsibility for damages resulting from the use of this guide.

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FCC Compliance (USA) and Digital Equipment Compliance (Canada)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A, digital device, pursuant to Part 15, Subpart B of the FCC Rules and the Canadian EMC Requirement (ICES-003). 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 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 their own expense. Shielded cables must be used to ensure compliance with the FCC Class A limits.

Declaration of Conformity

Utah Scientific

4750 Wiley Post Way Salt Lake City, Utah 84116-2878 USA

declare our sole responsibility that the SCP Series Routing Switcher Control Panels are in conformity with the following standards:

• EN50081-1 Generic Emission Standard

• EN50082-1 Generic Immunity Standard

• IEC-950 Product Safety

• C-UL 1950 Product Safety

• UL 1950 Product Safety

Following the provisions of the Directive(s) of the Council of the European Union:

• EMC Directive 89/336/EED

• Low Volta ge Electrical Directive 72/23/EEC

Utah Scientific, Inc. hereby declares that the product specified above conforms to the above Directive(s) and Standard(s).

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Important Safeguards and Notices

This section provides important safety guidelines for both the Operator and Service Personnel. Specific warnings and cautions are found throughout the guide where they apply, but may not appear here. Please read and follow the important safety information, noting especially those instructions related to risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons.

Safety Symbols

Please note the following important safety symbols:

• Hazardous Voltage symbol.

• Caution symbol: The product is marked with this symbol when it is necessary to refer to the manual to prevent damage to the product.

Warnings

Please observe the following important warnings:

• Any instructions in this guide that require opening the chassis, changing a power supply, or removing a board should be performed by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing unless you are qualified to do so.

• Heed all warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions.

• Do not use this product in or near water. Disconnect AC power before installing any options or servicing the unit unless instructed to do so by this manual.

• This product is grounded through the power cord grounding conductor. To avoid electric shock, plug the power cord into a properly wired receptacle before connecting the product inputs or outputs.

• Route power cords and other cables so that they are not likely to be damaged. Disconnect power before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners; use only a damp cloth.

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• Dangerous voltages exist at several points in this product. To avoid personal injury, do not

touch exposed connections and components while power is on. Do not insert anything into either of the system's two power supply cavities with power connected.

• Do not wear hand jewelry or watches when troubleshooting high current circuits, such as

the power supplies. During installation, do not use the door handles or front panels to lift the equipment as they may open abruptly and injure you.

• To avoid fire hazard, use only the specified correct type, voltage and current rating as

referenced in the appropriate parts list for this product. Always refer fuse replacement to qualified service personnel.

• Have qualified personnel perform safety checks after any service.

Cautions

Please observe the following important cautions:

• When installing this equipment, do not attach the power cord to building surfaces. To

prevent damage when replacing fuses, locate and correct the trouble that caused the fuse to blow before applying power.

• Use only specified replacement parts. Follow static precautions at all times when handling

this equipment.

• Slots and openings in the control panel enclosures are provided for ventilation. Do not

block them. Leave the back of the units clear to allow room for cabling — a minimum of 6 inches (15.25 cm) of clearance is recommended.

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Notices

Please observe the following important notes:

• When the following symbol is indicated on the chassis, please refer to the manual for additional information.

• For the SCP panels, refer to the “Connecting and Disconnecting Power” section on page 2-11 for important information regarding the power connector.

Company Information

Utah Scientific, Inc.

4750 Wiley Post Way, Suite 150

Salt Lake City, Utah 84116-2878 USA

• Telephone: +1 (801) 575-8801

• Fax: +1 (801) 537-3098

• Customer Support (Voice): +1 (800) 447-7204

• Customer Support (Fax): +1 (801) 537-3069

• E-mail (General Info): [email protected]

• E-mail (Customer Support): [email protected]

• After hours emergency: +1 (800) 447-7204

follow menu instructions for emergency service

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Warranty Policies

Hardware Warranty

Utah Scientific, Inc. warrants to the original purchaser that the Utah Scientific hardware is free from defects in materials and workmanship and will perform substantially in accordance with the accompanying written materials under normal use and service for a period of ten (10) years from the date of shipment. Any implied warranties on hardware are limited to ten (10) years. Some states/jurisdictions do not allow limitations on duration of an implied warranty, so the above limitation may not apply to certain specific purchasers.

Software Warranty

Utah Scientific warrants that the software will perform substantially in accordance with the accompanying written materials for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment.

Customer Remedies

For the first one (1) year after purchase of the software and the first ten (10) years after the date of purchase of the hardware, Utah Scientific’s and its suppliers’ entire liability and purchaser’s exclusive remedy shall be, at Utah Scientific’s option, either:

• Return of the price paid, or

• Repair or replacement of the software or hardware that does not meet the above warranties

and is returned to Utah Scientific under the returned materials authorization (RMA) process with freight and forwarding charges paid.

After the initial warranty periods, purchaser’s exclusive remedy is the repair or replacement of the hardware upon payment of a fixed fee to cover handling and service costs based on Utah Scientific’s then-current price schedule. The above warranties are void if failure of the software or hardware has resulted from an accident, abuse, or misapplication. Any replacement software or hardware will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or thirty (30) days, whichever is longer.

No other warranties. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Utah Scientific and its suppliers disclaim all other warranties, either express or implied, including, but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, with regard to the software, the accompanying written materials, and any accompanying hardware. This limited warranty gives the purchaser specific legal rights. These rights may vary in certain states/ jurisdictions.

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No liability for consequential damages. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall Utah Scientific or its suppliers be liable for any damages whatsoever (including without limitation, damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information, or any other pecuniary loss) arising out of the use of or inability to use Utah Scientific products, even if Utah Scientific has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Because some states/jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, the above limitation may not apply in those circumstances.

circumstances.

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Contents

1 Introduction

In This Guide ............................................................................................................ 1-1

How To Use This Guide ...........................................................................................1-2

Conventions ............................................................................................................. 1-2

Abbreviations ........................................................................................................... 1-3

Terms .......................................................................................................................1-3

Routing Switcher Basics .......................................................................................... 1-5

Switching Matrix ................................................................................................1-5

Router Levels ....................................................................................................1-6

Introducing the SCP Series Panels ............................................................................. 1-7

SCP 2/8 .......................................................................................................................1-7

SCP 32/8 ...........................................................................................................1-8

SCP 64/8 ...........................................................................................................1-8

SCP XY/16 ........................................................................................................1-9

SCP SX/16 ........................................................................................................1-10

SCP MX/16 ........................................................................................................ 1-11

2 Installation

In This Chapter ............................................................................................................2-1

Rear Panel Layout ....................................................................................................... 2-2

Panel Installation (U-Net) ............................................................................................ 2-3

Unpacking and Inspection ..................................................................................2-3

Installing the Panel .............................................................................................2-3

Connecting U-Net ........................................................................................................ 2-4

Setting the Panel Address ...........................................................................................2-6

Panel Installation (Ethernet) ........................................................................................2-7

Connecting the E-Net Panels .............................................................................2-8

SCP Ethernet Panel Configuration ....................................................................2-8

Connecting the panel to the terminal ................................................................. 2-8

Using the pcon utility .........................................................................................2-9

USI Panel Config Commands: ...........................................................................2-9

Connecting the panel to the network ................................................................. 2-10

Connecting and Disconnecting Power ........................................................................2-11

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3 SCP 2/8 Operations

In This Chapter ..................................................................................................... 3-1

About the SCP 2/8 ................................................................................................ 3-2

Displaying Level Status ........................................................................................ 3-5

Defaulting the Level Select Buttons .....................................................................3-6

Performing an All-follow Take .............................................................................. 3-6

All-follow with the Direct Source Select Buttons ................................................ 3-6

All-follow with the Group Select Buttons ............................................................3-7

Cancelling an All-follow Take ............................................................................. 3-8

Performing a Breakaway Take ............................................................................. 3-8

Breaking Away One Level From One Source ............................................. 3-8

Breaking Away Multiple Levels From One Source ..................................... 3-10

Breakaway with the Direct Source Select Buttons ...................................... 3-11

Breaking Away Multiple Levels from Different Sources .............................. 3-12

Cancelling a Breakaway Take .................................................................... 3-13

Using the Protect Mode ........................................................................................ 3-14

Setting a Protect ......................................................................................... 3-15

Setting a Lock ............................................................................................. 3-16

Clearing a Lock or Protect .......................................................................... 3-17

Using the Direct Protect Mode .................................................................... 3-18

Cancelling a Protect Mode Selection .......................................................... 3-19

Protect Mode Notes .................................................................................... 3-19

Changing Attributes .............................................................................................. 3-19

Using the Chop Mode ...........................................................................................3-21

Setting the Chop Mode Rate ....................................................................... 3-21

Performing an All-follow or Breakaway Chop ............................................. 3-22

Chop Mode Notes ....................................................................................... 3-22

Monitor Matrix Mode ............................................................................................. 3-23

Miscellaneous Panel Modes ................................................................................. 3-25

Changing Panel LED Intensity .................................................................... 3-25

Verifying the Software Version ...................................................................3-26

Verifying the Panel Node ............................................................................ 3-26

Verifying the Panel ID ................................................................................. 3-26

General Panel Notes ............................................................................................ 3-27

4 SCP 32/8 Operations

In This Chapter .....................................................................................................4-1

About the SCP 32/8 .............................................................................................. 4-2

Displaying Level Status ........................................................................................ 4-3

Defaulting the Level Select Buttons ...................................................................... 4-4

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Performing an All-follow Take ............................................................................... 4-4

Performing a Breakaway Take ............................................................................. 4-5

Breaking Away One Level From One Source .............................................4-5

Breaking Away Multiple Levels From One Source ......................................4-6

Breaking Away Multiple Levels From Different Sources .............................4-7

Canceling a Breakaway Take ..................................................................... 4-7

Monitor Matrix Mode ................................................................................................... 4-8

Changing Panel LED Intensity ....................................................................................4-10

Panel Lock .................................................................................................................. 4-10

General Panel Notes ...................................................................................................4-11

5 SCP 64/8 Operations

In This Chapter ...........................................................................................................5-1

About the SCP 64/8 ....................................................................................................5-2

Displaying Level Status ...............................................................................................5-5

Defaulting the Level Select Buttons ............................................................................5-5

Performing an All-follow Take .....................................................................................5-6

Performing a Breakaway Take .................................................................................... 5-6

Breaking Away One Level From One Source ....................................................5-6

Breaking Away Multiple Levels From One Source .............................................5-7

Breaking Away Multiple Levels From Different Sources ....................................5-8

Cancelling a Breakaway Take ...........................................................................5-9

Monitor Matrix Mode .................................................................................................... 5-9

Changing Panel LED Intensity .................................................................................... 5-11

About the Protect LED ................................................................................................. 5-12

Panel Lock ...................................................................................................................5-12

General Panel Notes ................................................................................................... 5-13

6 SCP XY/16 Operations

In This Chapter ............................................................................................................6-1

About the SCP XY/16 ..................................................................................................6-2

Displaying Level Status ...............................................................................................6-8

Selecting a Destination ................................................................................................ 6-9

Using the Direct Destination Select Buttons ......................................................6-9

Selecting a Destination in Mnemonic Mode ......................................................6-9

Selecting a Destination in Numeric Mode ..........................................................6-11

Cancelling a Destination Selection .................................................................... 6-11

Performing an All-follow Take ..................................................................................... 6-12

All-follow with the Direct Source Select Buttons ................................................6-12

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Performing an All-follow Take in Mnemonic Mode ............................................ 6-13

Performing an All-follow Take in Numeric Mode ............................................... 6-14

Cancelling an All-follow Take ............................................................................ 6-14

Performing a Breakaway Take ............................................................................. 6-15

Breaking Away One Level From One Source .................................................... 6-15

Breaking Away Multiple Levels From One Source ............................................ 6-16

Breakaway with the Direct Source Select Buttons ............................................6-17

Breaking Away Multiple Levels From Different Sources .................................... 6-18

Breakaway Take (Starting in All-Follow Mode) .................................................. 6-19

Cancelling a Breakaway Take ........................................................................... 6-20

Using the Protect Mode ........................................................................................ 6-20

Setting a Protect ................................................................................................ 6-21

Setting a Lock .................................................................................................... 6-22

Clearing a Lock or Protect ................................................................................. 6-24

Using the Direct Protect Mode .......................................................................... 6-25

Cancelling a Protect Mode Selection ................................................................ 6-26

Protect Mode Notes ........................................................................................... 6-26

Performing a Salvo Take ....................................................................................... 6-26

Changing Attributes ...............................................................................................6-27

Using the Chop Mode ........................................................................................... 6-29

Setting the Chop Mode Rate ...................................................................... 6-29

Performing an All-follow or Breakaway Chop .............................................. 6-30

Chop Mode Notes .......................................................................................6-30

Monitor Matrix Mode ..............................................................................................6-31

Miscellaneous Panel Modes ................................................................................. 6-33

Changing Panel LED Intensity .................................................................... 6-33

Verifying the Panel Node ............................................................................ 6-34

Verifying the Panel ID ................................................................................. 6-34

Verifying the Software Version ...................................................................6-35

General Panel Notes ............................................................................................ 6-35

7 SCP SX/16 Operations

In This Chapter .....................................................................................................7-1

About the SCP SX/16 ........................................................................................... 7-2

Displaying Level Status ........................................................................................ 7-8

Selecting a Destination ......................................................................................... 7-9

Selecting a Destination in Mnemonic Mode ................................................ 7-9

Selecting a Destination in Numeric Mode ................................................... 7-10

Destination Selection Notes ........................................................................7-11

Performing an All-follow Take ............................................................................... 7-11

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Performing an All-follow Take in Mnemonic Mode ................................................7-12

Performing an All-follow Take in Numeric Mode ......................................... 7-13

Cancelling an All-Follow Take .....................................................................7-13

Performing a Breakaway Take .................................................................................... 7-14

Breaking Away One Level From One Source .............................................7-14

Breaking Away Multiple Levels From One Source ......................................7-15

Breaking Away Multiple Levels From Different Sources .............................7-16

Breakaway Take (Starting in All-Follow Mode) ...........................................7-17

Cancelling a Breakaway Take .................................................................... 7-18

Using the Protect Mode ...............................................................................................7-18

Setting a Protect ..........................................................................................7-19

Setting a Lock .............................................................................................7-21

Clearing a Lock or Protect ..........................................................................7-22

Cancelling a Protect Mode Selection ..........................................................7-23

Protect Mode Notes ....................................................................................7-23

Performing a Salvo Take ............................................................................................7-23

Changing Attributes ....................................................................................................7-24

Using the Chop Mode ................................................................................................. 7-26

Setting the Chop Mode Rate .............................................................................7-26

Performing an All-follow or Breakaway Chop ....................................................7-27

Chop Mode Notes ..............................................................................................7-27

Monitor Matrix Mode..................................................................................................... 7-27

Using Direct Selection ................................................................................................. 7-30

Working with Direct Sources .............................................................................7-30

Working with Direct Destinations .......................................................................7-35

Working with Direct Protects and Attributes ...................................................... 7-37

Miscellaneous Panel Modes ........................................................................................7-41

Changing Panel LED Intensity ...........................................................................7-42

Verifying the Panel Node....................................................................................7-42

Verifying the Panel ID ........................................................................................7-42

Verifying the Software Version ..........................................................................7-43

Using E or L ....................................................................................................... 7-43

Using F or R ......................................................................................................7-43

Use One or Two Destinations ............................................................................7-44

Custom All-follow Mode .....................................................................................7-45

Enable/Disable Protect Mode ............................................................................7-46

Status at a Glance .............................................................................................7-47

General Panel Notes ................................................................................................... 7-48

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8 SCP MX/16 Operations

In This Chapter .....................................................................................................8-1

About the SCP MX/16 ........................................................................................... 8-2

Displaying Level Status ........................................................................................ 8-11

Level Status in Single Mode .............................................................................. 8-11

Level Status in Multi Mode ................................................................................ 8-12

A Word About Custom Status Labels ................................................................ 8-12

Selecting, Storing and Clearing Destinations ........................................................ 8-13

Selecting a Destination in Mnemonic Mode ....................................................... 8-13

Selecting a Destination in Numeric Mode ......................................................... 8-14

Selecting and Storing Destinations in Single Destination Mode ........................ 8-15

Selecting and Storing Destinations in Multi-destination Mode ........................... 8-16

Clearing a Destination Register ......................................................................... 8-17

Destination Selection Notes .............................................................................. 8-17

Performing an All-follow Take ............................................................................... 8-18

Performing an All-follow Take in Mnemonic Mode ............................................ 8-18

Performing an All-follow Take in Numeric Mode ............................................... 8-19

Performing an All-follow in Multi-destination Mode ............................................ 8-20

Cancelling an All-Follow Take ........................................................................... 8-21

Performing a Breakaway Take ............................................................................. 8-21

Breaking Away One Level From One Source ............................................ 8-21

Breaking Away Multiple Levels From One Source ..................................... 8-22

Breaking Away Multiple Levels From Different Sources ............................. 8-23

Breakaway Take (Starting in All-Follow Mode) ........................................... 8-24

Cancelling a Breakaway Take .................................................................... 8-25

Using the Protect Mode ........................................................................................ 8-26

Setting a Protect ......................................................................................... 8-27

Setting a Lock .............................................................................................8-28

Clearing a Lock or Protect .......................................................................... 8-29

Cancelling a Protect Mode Selection ......................................................... 8-30

Protect Mode Notes ....................................................................................8-31

Performing a Salvo Take ...................................................................................... 8-31

Changing Attributes .............................................................................................. 8-32

Using the Chop Mode ...........................................................................................8-34

Setting the Chop Mode Rate ...................................................................... 8-34

Performing an All-follow Chop in Single Destination Mode ........................ 8-35

Performing a Breakaway Chop in Single Destination Mode ....................... 8-35

Chop Mode Notes .......................................................................................8-36

Monitor Matrix Mode .............................................................................................8-36

Miscellaneous Panel Modes .................................................................................8-39

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Changing Panel LED Intensity ....................................................................8-40

Verifying the Panel Node ............................................................................8-40

Verifying the Panel ID .................................................................................8-40

Verifying the Software Version .................................................................... 8-41

Using E or L ................................................................................................ 8-41

Using F or R ................................................................................................8-42

Custom All-follow Mode ..............................................................................8-43

Enable/Disable Protect Mode ..................................................................... 8-44

Status at a Glance ......................................................................................8-45

General Panel Notes ................................................................................................... 8-46

Specifications

In This Appendix ......................................................................................................A-1

SCP 2/8 Specifications ............................................................................................A-2

SCP 32/8 Specifications .......................................................................................... A-2

SCP 64/8 Specifications .......................................................................................... A-3

SCP XY/16 Specifications .......................................................................................A-3

SCP SX/16 Specifications .......................................................................................A-4

SCP MX/16 Specifications .......................................................................................A-4

Maintenance Functions

In This Appendix .......................................................................................................... B-1

Changing Button Legends ...........................................................................................B-2

Using the Template ...........................................................................................B-2

Inserting Legends in Buttons .............................................................................B-4

Changing the Panel PROM .........................................................................................B-5

Button Parts List ..........................................................................................................B-6

Ordering Parts .............................................................................................................B-6

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In This Guide

This guide provides instructions for installing, configuring and operating the SCP Series of Routing Switcher Control Panels. The following chapters and appendices are included:

• Chapter 1, “Introduction” summarizes the guide, provides important terms, conventions, and

background information on the SCP panels.

Chapter 1

Introduction

• Chapter 2, “Installation” provides installation instructions for all panels in the SCP series.

• Chapter 3, “SCP 2/8 Operations” provides setup and operating instructions for the SCP 2/8, an

eight level, full source, dual destination panel.

• Chapter 4, “SCP 32/8 Operations” provides setup and operating instructions for the SCP 32/8, an

eight level, single destination, 32 source panel.

• Chapter 5, “SCP 64/8 Operations” provides setup and operating instructions for the SCP 64/8, an

eight level, single destination 64 source or dual destination 32 source panel.

• Chapter 6, “SCP XY/16 Operations” provides setup and operating instructions for the SCP XY/16,

a 16 level full XY panel (all sources and all destinations).

• Chapter 7, “SCP SX/16 Operations” provides operating instructions for the SCP SX/16, an

advanced 16 level full XY panel (all sources and all destinations).

• Chapter 8, “SCP MX/16 Operations” provides operating instructions for the SCP MX/16, a 16

level XY panel that operates in both single and multi-destination modes.

• Appendix A, “Specifications” lists control, physical, power and environmental specifications for all

SCP panels.

• Appendix B, “Maintenance Functions” provides a detailed procedure for changing button legends

and opening the panel to change the PROM.

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Introduction

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Destination

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How To Use This Guide

The chapters in this guide follow a logical sequence, from introduction through operations:

• Read this chapter (Chapter 1, “Introduction”) to familiarize yourself with the full line of SCP routing switcher panels.

• Follow the instructions in Chapter 2, “Installation” to install your SCP panel(s).

• Use chapters 3 through 8 to learn about setup and operations for your specific SCP routing switcher panel(s).

• Use the appendices for reference, when you need additional information about hardware and keycaps.

• Once you’re familiar with the panels, start with the Index when you need additional assistance on a specific subject.

Conventions

The following conventions are used throughout this guide:

• Buttons, knobs and connectors on the SCP panels are indicated in bold-faced upper and lower case text, using a sans-serif font. For example:

~Press TAKE to perform...

• On the SCP Panel LED displays, labels and commands are indicated in bold-faced upper and lower case text, using a sans-serif font. For example:

~ The label DST indicates...

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Abbreviations

The following abbreviations are used throughout this guide:

Table 1-1. Abbreviations

Term s

Abbreviation Description

ATR Audio Tape Recorder

CPU Central Processing Unit

DIP Dual Inline Package

DTR Digital Tape Recorder

I/O Input/Output

IP Internet Protocol

MX Bus UTAH router control communications bus

RMS Router Management System

RU Rack Unit

U-Net UTAH control panel communications network

UTP Unshielded Twisted Pair

VTR Video Tape Recorder

The following documentation terms are used throughout this guide:

Chapter 1

•“Operator” and “User” refer to the person using or operating the SCP panels.

•“System” refers to the interconnected routing switcher system (such as a UTAH-300) that

is controlled by the SCP panels.

•“Router” is short for routing switcher.

•“Chassis” refers to the metal enclosure that houses an SCP panel.

•“Input” refers to an audio or video signal that is connected to a routing switcher.

~ One video input represents a single output from an analog or digital video source.

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Introduction

•“Source” refers to an audio/video device whose output signals are connected to one or

•“Output” refers to an audio or video signal that is connected from a routing switcher to a

•“Destination” refers to an audio/video device that receives one or more signals from a

•“Router Level” refers to the specific type of audio/video element that a routing switcher

~ One analog audio input represents a single monophonic track from an analog audio

source.

~ One digital audio input represents two tracks (left and right) from a digital audio

source.

more routing switcher inputs. Examples of audio/video sources are the output signals originating from ATRs, VTRs, DTRs, cameras, video production switchers, audio mixers, graphics systems, and satellite feeds.

destination device.

routing switcher. Examples of audio/video destinations are the inputs of ATRs, VTRs, DTRs, video production switchers, additional routing switchers, audio mixers, graphics systems, and satellite feeds.

is capable of routing. For example, the UTAH-200 system can switch up to eight router levels, which can be any combination of Digital Video, Digital Audio, Analog Video (Composite or Component) or Analog Audio (Left and Right).

•“Control Panel” refers to current (and future) physical human interfaces (such as the SCP panels) that are used for system input/output routing assignments.

•“Display” refers to the many integral LED indicators on a control panel.

•“All-follow Take” refers to the most basic of routing switcher functions. You select a source, select a destination, and then press Take to instantly route the source to the input of the selected destination device. An “all-follow take” simply means that all assigned router levels switch simultaneously, and no router levels are broken away.

•“Breakaway Take” is a special Take in which a subset of all installed router levels are sent to a destination, or router levels from more than one source are sent to the destination. Each panel supports the ability to program “breakaway takes.”

•“Lock” refers to a special condition whereby a source-to-destination routing cannot be changed by any user. However, a Lock can be cleared by any panel.

•“Protect” refers to a special condition whereby a source-to-destination routing can only be changed by the user at the originating panel (the panel on which the Protect was entered). A Protect can be cleared from the panel that originally set the Protect (or by the RMS).

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Routing Switcher Basics

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Inputs

Outputs

VTR 2

VTR 6

VTR 2 Out

VTR 6 Out

VTR 2

VTR 6

Routing Switcher Basics

A routing switcher is a specialized form of broadcast switcher that allows you to connect large numbers of source and destination devices together electronically — without patching, without running cables across the floor, and without losing signal quality.

In any type of facility, whether it’s broadcast, industrial, or consumer, a routing switcher solves problems and reduces connectivity errors. Instead of running audio and video cables inefficiently throughout your facility (and re-running them each time a routing requirement changes), you simply connect all the “ins” and “outs” from each device to the routing switcher. From that point forward, all equipment interconnections are performed electronically — at the routing switcher's control panel — rather than at each device’s rear panel. Please note:

• Routing switchers can switch many router levels simultaneously (typically eight or 16).

For example, a simple route connects one router level from one source device (such as a VTR) to one destination device (such as a video monitor). A complex route connects multiple router levels from one source device (such as a satellite feed) to multiple destinations (such as a group of VTRs and monitors).

• Audio and video router levels can be switched individually or in groups. Any input can be

switched to any output (or group of outputs).

• You can switch in an “all-follow” mode (where audio and video switch together), or in a

“breakaway” mode (where audio is taken from one source and video from another).

• Routing switchers can be switched manually from control panels (such as the SCP series),

or automatically via computer control.

Switching Matrix

A switching matrix is the internal array of inputs, outputs and crosspoints that allows a routing switcher to perform the task of moving signals from sources to destinations. The figure below illustrates a simple 10x10 switching matrix — with 10 inputs and 10 outputs.

Chapter 1

Figure 1-1. Simple 10x10 Switching Matrix

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Note the following points regarding the illustration:

• Each VTR is fully-connected to the matrix — all audio/video inputs and all audio/video

• A crosspoint (represented by an X) is the internal intersection of an input and an output,

• When an entire audio/video array is connected in this manner, from all devices in your

• Even though the matrix size shown above is 10x10, in the UTAH-200 and UTAH-300

Router Levels

A “router level” represents one of many specific types of audio or video elements that a routing switcher is capable of handling. The UTAH-300, for example, can switch up to eight or 16 router levels, which can be any combination of Digital Video, Digital Audio, Analog Video or Analog Audio (Left and Right). Some systems can be configured with one router level, while others can be configured with multiple router levels.

outputs.

either audio or video. When a crosspoint is turned on, a connection is made between a selected source and one (or more) destinations. The act of turning a crosspoint on or off is known as a Tak e.

facility, you have full routing flexibility. Without re-patching or running new cables, a device can play back one moment (as a source), and record the next moment (as a destination).

routers, for example, you can configure much larger matrices.

While the diagram in the previous section shows only one router level, a multi-router level system is capable of routing any combination of the eight levels, each with its own matrix and crosspoints. The figure below illustrates a multi-router level 10x10 system.

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Figure 1-2. Multi-router Level 10x10 Routing Switcher System

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The size of the various router level matrices need not be consistent throughout the routing switcher. For example:

• A symmetrical matrix might have 32x32 digital video and digital audio.

• A non-symmetrical matrix might have 32x32 digital video, but only 16x16 analog audio.

Although the concept of a full multi-router level system (with its thousands of crosspoints) may seem complicated, the beauty of a routing switcher system is its operational simplicity. As a user, you need only think about sources and destinations. You can perform all operations using the SCP panels, with ease and convenience, without ever thinking about the underlying concepts, matrices, and electronics.

Introducing the SCP Series Panels

The SCP Series control panels from Utah Scientific are designed for easy and straightforward operation, using a minimum number of keystrokes for each switch or status operation. The panels connect to an SC-3 controller over high-speed U-Net communication lines (using standard RJ-45 connectors). All SCP panels are designed to switch either 8 or 16 levels (depending on the model), and each panel can be re-programmed over U-Net lines without the need to interrupt system operations, or remove the panel from service. Refer to the SC-3 Operations Guide for instructions on re-programming SCP panels.

Each rack-mountable panel houses a matrix of buttons and displays, and each includes an external (universal) power supply. Following are brief descriptions of each panel.

SCP 2/8

The SCP 2/8 is a 16 level, full source panel that is designed to operate as a single or dual bus control panel. Full access is provided to all sources and up to two user-defined destinations.

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Figure 1-3. SCP 2/8 Panel

The panel includes the following key features:

• Eight Character LED display for clear indication of selected source names and status.

• 16-level switching and eight-level breakaway capability that includes control within a

mixed analog/digital environment. “Attribute” switching is standard.

• Four “Direct Access” buttons for rapid switching of the most commonly used sources.

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• “Group Name” capability, for mnemonic flexibility and easy sorting when large numbers

• Output “Protect” and “Lock” modes that prevent unauthorized switching of a destination

Refer to Chapter 3 for complete setup and operating instructions.

SCP 32/8

The SCP 32/8 is an eight level, single destination, 32 source panel that is designed for fast access to a limited number of sources. All programming is performed with the SC-3.

The panel includes the following key features:

• 16-level switching and eight-level breakaway capability that includes control within a

of sources are available.

by other control panels.

Figure 1-4. SCP 32/8 Panel

mixed analog/digital environment.

• Large pushbuttons provide simple source switching capability, and all button labels have removable inserts for custom labels as required.

• All buttons are backlit for superb legibility, under all light conditions. The backlight intensity is user adjustable.

Refer to Chapter 4 for complete setup and operating instructions.

SCP 64/8

The SCP 64/8 is a 16-level panel with eight level breakaway capability. The panel provides the same basic functionality as the SCP 32/8 — plus several additional features.

Figure 1-5. SCP 64/8 Panel

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In addition to the basic SCP 32/8 feature set, the SCP 64/8 can function either as a single destination 64 source panel or as a dual destination 32 source panel. A bright status LED is provided for alerting the user to any “Lock” or “Protect” conditions.

Refer to Chapter 5 for complete setup and operating instructions.

SCP XY/16

The SCP XY/16 is a 16 level XY panel that provides full access to all sources and all destinations connected to your routing switcher, including the monitor bus.

Figure 1-6. SCP XY/16 Panel

The panel includes the following key features:

• Individual group name capability for both sources and destinations. Monitor output

switching is standard.

• Eight LED displays are provided for sources, plus one display for the destination. LED

intensity is fully adjustable.

• Full 16-level switching capability that includes control within a mixed analog/digital

environment.

• “Direct Access” buttons for eight sources and four destinations. Full output protection

modes are provided.

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Refer to Chapter 6 for complete setup and operating instructions.

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SCP SX/16

The SCP SX/16 is an advanced 16 level XY panel that includes the core features of the SCP XY/16, plus many additional features.

The panel includes the following key features:

• Switchable operations between “XY” mode and “Direct Source” mode.

• A special “All-follow Take Level Exclusion” mode allows the user to exclude certain

• Individual source/destination color coding.

• Audio/video attribute switching is standard, without requiring an extra level.

Figure 1-7. SCP SX/16 Panel

levels from an All-follow Take function.

• Salvos (essentially multiple source/destination functions grouped under one key) can be performed from the panel.

Refer to Chapter 7 for complete setup and operating instructions.

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SCP MX/16

The SCP MX/16 is a 16 level XY panel that includes the core features and button layout of the SCP SX/16, plus the ability to operate in single or multi-destination modes.

Figure 1-8. SCP MX/16 Panel

The panel includes the following key features:

• Switchable operations between single and multi-destination modes (with the ability to use

up to 16 pre-assigned destinations). Up to eight destinations can be displayed at once.

• Destinations can be selected without using the RMS.

• Breakaway operations up to 16 levels.

• Single or multi-destination takes.

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• Audio/video attribute switching, plus numeric or mnemonic operations.

• Salvo operations.

Refer to Chapter 8 for complete setup and operating instructions.

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In This Chapter

This chapter provides installation instructions for all panels in the SCP series. The following topics are discussed:

• Rear Panel Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

• Panel Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

• Unpacking and Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

• Installing the Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

• Connecting U-Net. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

• Setting the Panel Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

• Panel Installation (Ethernet) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7

• Connecting the E-Net Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

• SCP Ethernet Panel Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8

• Connecting the panel to the terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8

• Using the pcon utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

• USI Panel Config Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

• Connecting the panel to the network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

• Connecting and Disconnecting Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

In This Chapter

Chapter 2

Installation

Refer to Appendix A for connector pinout diagrams, and details on individual SCP panel power supplies.

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Rear Panel Layout

This section describes the rear panel layouts of all SCP panels. Even though panel height differs between units, the connector arrangement is identical on all panels.

The figure below illustrates the rear panel layout of the SCP 2/8, SCP 32/8, and SCP 64/8 routing switcher control panels.

Figure 0-1. Rear Panel Layout, SCP 2/8, SCP 32/8, and SCP 64/8

The figure below shows the rear panel layout of the SCP XY/16, SCP SX/16 and SCP MX/16 panels.

Figure 0-2. Rear Panel Layout, SCP XY/16, SCP SX/16 and SCP MX/16

1) U-Net Connectors 3) Panel ID DIP Switch 5) Power Connector

2) Status LEDs 4) Expansion Port

1) U-Net Connectors

The two RJ-45 U-Net connectors are used for inter-system panel communications. U-Net uses category five, 10Base-T cable running on four twisted pairs. Up to 32 control panels can be connected and synchronized to your routing switcher’s main frame via U-Net.

~ One of the two U-Net ports (either one can be used) connects via U-Net cable to the

main frame’s U-Net port, or to the previous SCP panel in your system.

~ The remaining U-Net port connects to the next standalone control panel, or it is

terminated with a special U-Net Terminator plug (if it is the last panel in the chain).

Refer to the “Connecting U-Net” section on page 2-4 for instructions.

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2) Status LEDs

The two Status LEDs are designed for factory use only.

3) Panel ID DIP Switch

The 8-position Panel ID DIP Switch is used to set a control panel’s unique ID number or “address.” This number allows the routing switcher to address panels individually, for control purposes and also for mapping special source and destination configurations to each panel. Refer to the “Setting the Panel Address” section on page 2-6 for instructions.

4) Expansion Port

The 9-pin “D” RS-422 Expansion Port is designed for factory use only.

5) Power Connector

The Power Connector is used to connect the external Universal Power Supply. Refer to the “Connecting and Disconnecting Power” section on page 2-11 for instructions.

Panel Installation (U-Net)

This section provides instructions for installing control panels in your facility.

Panel Installation (U-Net)

Chapter 2

Caution

To avoid damage to the system, do not connect the power supply until the hardware is fully installed.

Unpacking and Inspection

When you receive your SCP control panel(s), inspect each shipping carton for signs of damage. Contact your dealer and the shipper immediately if you suspect any damage has occurred during shipping. Check the contents of each box to be sure that all parts are included. If any items are missing, contact your dealer immediately. After unpacking, please save the packing materials for future shipping convenience.

Installing the Panel

Control panels are typically located in edit suite consoles, at various locations in the machine room or transmission room, in studio control rooms, in screening rooms or conference rooms — any place where you are required to route or monitor audio and video signals

Use the following steps to install each control panel:

1. Determine the location for each SCP control panel in your facility.

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• Ensure that each location is within five feet of an AC outlet. This distance is the

length of the DC power cord.

• Select a location that allows for easy cabling and minimum interconnecting U-Net

cable lengths.

2. Install each control panel in the destination equipment rack or console. Note that the left and right mounting holes at the front of each panel support the entire weight of the unit.

Figure 0-3. SCP Panel Mounting Holes

Because of this front support method, ensure that all screws are tightened securely as you install each panel.

Note: Provide sufficient space behind each panel for running your cables and for

performing maintenance if required.

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each panel that you want to install.

This completes the installation of each SCP control panel. Please continue with the procedure for connecting U-net.

Connecting U-Net

In this procedure, you will interconnect each SCP control panel to the main frame (in “daisy-chain” fashion) using the rear chassis U-Net connectors. U-Net uses category five, 4-pair UTP (unshielded twisted pair) cable with RJ-45 connectors. Up to 32 control panels can be connected to the main frame via U-Net.

Note: When control panels are daisy-chained together, the total length of the entire

cable run can not exceed 1000 feet.

• U-Net Cables are not supplied. You can purchase Ethernet cables, or you can construct a custom cable. See Appendix A, “Specifications” for cable specifications and pinouts.

• One U-Net Terminator plug is supplied per SCP panel.

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Use the following diagram for reference throughout the procedure.

To additional Control Panels,

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From Routing Switcher Main Frame or the last Control Panel in the current chain

or Terminate (if the last panel in the chain

Figure 0-4. U-Net Interconnection Diagram

Use the following steps to interconnect control panels:

Connecting U-Net

Chapter 2

1. Locate the U-Net connector on your switcher main frame, or alternately, locate the last

control panel in the current daisy chain (of control panels).

2. If you are going to connect to the last control panel in the current chain, remove the U-Net

Terminator plug from one of the panel’s two U-Net connectors.

3. Using a customer-supplied U-Net Cable, connect either U-Net connector on your new

SCP control panel to the Main Frame’s U-Net connector — or to the open U-Net connector on the last panel in the current chain.

4. Using another U-Net Cable, connect the new control panel’s open U-Net connector to

either U-Net connector on your next SCP control panel.

5. Repeat step 4 for each additional SCP control panel.

6. On the last control panel in the chain, connect the U-Net Terminator plug to the open

U-Net connector.

This completes the interconnection of each control panel.

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Setting the Panel Address

One 8-position Panel ID DIP Switch is provided on the rear panel of each control panel for setting the panel’s ID number. The figure below illustrates the DIP switch, and shows the value of each switch (in binary notation).

Figure 0-5. Panel ID DIP Switch Values

The following rules apply:

• Every control panel must have a unique ID number. This number allows it to be properly identified by both the routing switcher.

• ID numbers between 1 and 250 can be selected.

• ID numbers 0 and 251 through 255 are reserved.

• The numbers printed above the switch represent the range of the switch bank. The “Binary Va lu e s ” from Left to Right are 128, 64, 32, 16, 8, 4, 2 and 1. To “build” an ID number

~ To include the printed value, slide the switch up, towards the printed label.

~ To exclude the printed value, slide the switch down, away from the printed label.

~ Add the values of all the “up” switches together to obtain the desired ID.

The table below provides several examples.

Table 0-1. ID Number Examples

ID Switch Positions

1 8 up, 1-7 down

2 7 up, 1-6, 8 down

12 5-6 up, 1-4, 7, 8 down

14 5-7 up, 1-4, 8 down

24 4-5 up, 1-3, 6-8 down

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Set the ID for each panel according to its position in the chain, or according to the panel numbering conventions used at your facility. Once you have set the ID, you may wish to make a label that includes the ID, and place it on the rear panel surface.

Repeat the procedure for each control panel in your system.

Panel Installation (Ethernet)

Control panels are typically located in edit suite consoles, at various locations in the machine

room or transmission room, in studio control rooms, in screening rooms or conference rooms

— any place where you are required to route or monitor audio and video signals

Use the following steps to install each control panel:

1. Determine the location for each SCP control panel in your facility.

Installation

• Ensure that each location is within five feet of an AC outlet. This distance is the length of

the DC power cord.

• Select a location that allows for easy cabling and minimum interconnecting U-Net cable

lengths.

Panel Installation (Ethernet)

Chapter 2

2. Install each control panel in the destination equipment rack or console. Note that the left

and right mounting holes at the front of each panel support the entire weight of the unit.

Because of this front support method, ensure that all screws are tightened securely as you

install each panel.

Note: Provide sufficient space behind each panel for running your cables and for

performing maintenance if required.

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each panel that you want to install.

This completes the installation of each SCP control panel. Please continue with the procedure

for connecting the Ethernet panel.

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Connecting the E-Net Panels

Each panel contains only one E-Net port, and must be attached to the control system using a hub on which the SC3/SC4 is located. There is only one E-Net port on the rear of the panel, and therefore needs to be run directly from its location directly to the hub.

E-Net cables and E-NET hubs/switches are not supplied. The cable is a standard off the shelf (straight through) E-Net cable.

Each panel contains a unique IP address and node number. The IP address must be set to the same subnet as the SC3/SC4 controller, otherwise a gateway address is required.

192.168.221.xxx

SCP Ethernet Panel Configuration

In order to configure the Ethernet panels for your intranet, follow the steps below:

1. Connect a terminal or terminal emulator to the panel serial port.

2. Run the pcon utility to configure the panel network connection.

3. Reset the panel.

4. Connect the panel Ethernet port to the network.

5. Repeat steps 1-4 for all SCP Ethernet panels in the system.

Connecting the panel to the terminal

In order to run the pcon utility you must successfully connect the panel serial port to a terminal or terminal emulator program on a PC. The physical connection is made by using a regular 9-pin-D serial cable. Connect the male connector of the cable to the SCP Ethernet panel and the female connector to the terminal or PC. Set the terminal serial connection for 19200 baud, with 8 data bits, no parity and one stop bit.

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Panel Installation (Ethernet)

Using the pcon utility

At the terminal prompt, type in the pcon command as shown.

/> pcon

You will see the pcon commands listed as below and a new prompt.

USI Panel Config Commands:

IP <IP address> - set panel IP address

GATE <gateway address> - set gateway IP address*

MASK <IP net mask> - set IP net mask 255.255.255.0

HIP1 <host 1 IP address> - set controller 1 IP address**

HIP2 <host 2 IP address> - set controller 2 IP address (for redundancy)

ID <UNet node ID> - set unique panel node ID

NET <Net Address> - set network address XX.XXX.XXX.0

RESET - Reset the panel and apply the new settings

SHOW - display current settings

HELP - display this message

EXIT - exit program

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*Gateway is set up with the LAN gateway. If no LAN gateway exists, it should then be set to

the default of the IP address subnet and address 1.

ie: 192.168.221.1

The NET address generally contains the same subnet numbers as the panel IP, with the last number set to zero.

**The Host address is the IP address of the SC3/SC4.

Note: SC3 control systems with redundant cards have two addresses and will need (2)

Host addresses.

SC4 chassis with redundant cards only contain (1) IP address.

When the SC4 is in control, the second host address should be set to 0.0.0.0.

Node address is the address that is used to re-program the panel from the Configurator software, and must be unique with no other panels having the same number.

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Note: Enter IP addresses and mask in the format nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn

Commands are not case sensitive.

cmd>

You must set the IP, GATE, MASK, HIP1, HIP2 and ID parameters correctly in order to use the panel in the system. The IP, GATE and MASK values must be set for the panel to work on your intranet. These values can be obtained from your network administrator. The IP address must be a unique address for each device on the network.

Set the HIP1 and HIP2 parameters to the IP addresses of the SC-3 boards. If you are not using a redundant controller then set the HIP2 value to 0.0.0.0.

The U-Net node ID must be set to a unique number between 1 and 254 inclusive. This number must be different from all other Ethernet and U-Net panels.

As you set each parameter the settings will be saved and the current settings will be displayed. When you are satisfied that all are correct, type in the RESET command. This will reboot the panel and make the current settings active. After a reset you must run pcon again to edit the network parameters.

Connecting the panel to the network

After resetting the panel, as the panel is booting up, the Ethernet cable can be connected. The LINK light on the back of the panel will light up if the connection is good. Within a few seconds the panel should be active. It can then be reprogrammed via RMS and used to control the router as configured on the SC-3. Refer to the SC-3 user documentation for further information on configuring the controller for U-Net functionality.

If the panel does not seem to work properly, make sure the LINK light is illuminated, run the pcon utility and use the SHOW command to verify the network parameters. Verify that the controller is configured to work with SCP panels. You can also use the ping command to verify that the network connection to the controller is good. At the terminal prompt enter the ping command and the IP address of the controller as shown below. When entering the command, replace the IP address below with the IP address of your controller.

/> ping 192.168.4.221

If the panel cannot “ping” the controller successfully, it will not be able to work in the system. Contact your network administrator to troubles.

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Each SCP control panel requires a wall-mounted Universal Power Supply that connects to the panel with a DC power cord and locking connector. One Universal Power Supply is provided with each control panel. The length of the DC cord is 5 feet

Note: The Universal Power Supply and the associated DC Power Cord is typically the

only method by which you can connect and disconnect SCP control panel power. The control panel does not have a power switch, and it is intended to be left on indefinitely. If the Universal Power Supply includes a switch, it can be used to connect and disconnect power only if required.

Use the following diagram for reference throughout the procedure:

Connecting and Disconnecting Power

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Figure 0-6. Universal Power Supply Connection

Use the following steps to connect control panel power:

1. Connect the female end of the supplied AC Power Cord to the Universal Power Supply.

Note: Universal Power Supplies may differ depending upon the model of SCP panel in

use. Some supplies may have the AC cord permanently connected. Be sure to check how your specific model is configured.

2. Connect the male end of the AC Power Cord to a stable power source.

3. On the rear of each control panel, locate the Power connector.

4. Connect the supply’s DC cable to the SCP panel’s DC Power connector, and secure the

locking ring finger tight. If the AC source’s breaker is on, the panel should immediately power up.

Note: Depending upon the model, some Universal Power Supplies may include a

small Power Switch. Be sure to check how your specific model is configured. If this is the case, toggle the switch to the ON position to enable panel power.

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Repeat this procedure for each control panel in your system.

Use the following steps to disconnect control panel power (only if required):

1. On the rear of each control panel, locate the Power connector.

2. If the panel’s Universal Power Supply does not have a switch, unscrew the locking ring, and carefully disconnect the supply’s DC cable.

3. If the panel’s Universal Power Supply does include a switch, simply toggle the switch to the OFF position.

Repeat this procedure for each control panel in your system.

Refer to Appendix A for connector pinout diagrams, and details on individual SCP panel power supplies. Refer to Appendix B for instructions on opening a panel to change the PROM, if required.

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In This Chapter

This chapter provides setup and operating instructions for the SCP 2/8, an eight level, full source, dual destination XY panel. The following topics are discussed:

• About the SCP 2/8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 3-2

In This Chapter

SCP 2/8 Operations

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• Displaying Level Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 3-5

• Defaulting the Level Select Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 3-6

• Performing an All-follow Take . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 3-6

• Performing a Breakaway Take . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 3-8

• Using the Protect Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 3-14

• Changing Attributes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 3-19

• Using the Chop Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 3-21

• Monitor Matrix Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 3-23

• Miscellaneous Panel Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 3-25

• General Panel Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 3-27

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About the SCP 2/8

The SCP 2/8 is a 16 level XY panel that is designed to operate as a single or dual bus control panel. Only eight of the 16 levels can be broken away. Full access is provided to all sources and up to two user-defined destinations. Refer to the “SCP 2/8” section on page 1-7 for a brief description of the panel’s main features.

The figure below illustrates the main buttons and sections of the SCP 2/8 panel.

Note: For simplicity, numeric labels are shown on the level, source, destination and

group buttons below. Your labels will differ depending upon the level, source, destination and group assignments in your facility. As shown below, buttons without labels have no functions assigned.

Figure 0-1. SCP 2/8 Panel

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1) Source Display 4) Direct Source Select Section 7) Attribute Button

2) Destination Select Button 5) Level Select Section 8) Group Select Section

3) Protect Button 6) Level Shift Button 9) Take Button

1) Source Display

The panel’s multi-function Source Display is an eight-segment LED readout that shows the current source associated with a selected level. The buttons in the Level Select Section (plus the Level Shift button) determine which specific level is shown. The display is also used for all-follow and breakaway assignments, attribute selection, protect mode selection, and chop mode rate selection.

2) Destination Select Button

The Destination Select button switches between the two assigned destinations. Each destination is programmed (assigned) from the routing switcher’s RMS tool (Router Management System). The lit half of the button indicates the selected destination.

Note: When you press the Destination Select button, the selected source (and the

associated level) may change accordingly.

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Level 1

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3) Protect Button

The Protect button, when lit Red, indicates that either a Lock or a Protect has been enabled for the selected destination.

•In the “Protect” mode, all other panels are prevented from routing sources to a destination — or to a selected level of a destination.

•In the “Lock” mode, all panels (including the current panel) are prevented from routing sources to a destination — or to a selected level of a particular destination.

When you press Protect, the button blinks and allows you to modify the current mode. Refer to the “Displaying Level Status” section on page 3-5 for operating instructions.

4) Direct Source Select Section

Each of the four buttons in the Direct Source Select Section can be pre-programmed with a favorite (or frequently used) source. By pressing a Direct Source button, the source is “taken” and immediately routed to the selected destination, level information (for the selected level) appears in the Source Display, and the button lights to indicate that a direct source is in use.

Note: The button will light only if all valid levels match the selected source in an

all-follow take situation. If a Direct Source button is used in a breakaway take, the button will not light after Take is pressed, because all valid levels are now different.

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On the SCP 2/8 panel, each of the four buttons is dedicated to its assigned source, but any of the available sources on the entire routing switcher can be assigned. Each Direct Source button is programmed from the routing switcher’s RMS tool.

5) Level Select Section

Each of the four buttons in the Level Select Section is divided in half, and each half can be lit independently. Only one of the eight half-button segments can be blinking, but any number of segments can be lit steadily.

Figure 0-2. Typical Level Select Section Display

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The top half of a button displays its level 1-4 assignment, while the bottom half displays the button’s level 5-8 assignment (for example, Video, Audio1, Audio2, Timecode, etc.). The Level Shift button switches between the two groups of levels (1-4 and 5-8).

The buttons in the Level Select Section perform two functions:

• Status Display

• Breakaway Selection

6) Level Shift Button

The Level Shift button switches the buttons in the Level Select Section between the two groups of levels (1-4 and 5-8). The lit portion of the Level Shift button indicates the levels that can currently be selected — for either checking status or including a level in a pending breakaway take.

In the “all-follow” and “breakaway” modes, the blinking button is associated with the source shown in the Source Display. This association tells you that the indicated level from the indicated source is currently connected to the selected destination. See the “Displaying Level Status” section on page 3-5 for details.

In the “breakaway” mode, the buttons allow you to select the level(s) that you want to include in a pending breakaway take. A half-button segment that is lit steadily is already included in the pending breakaway take selection. The blinking button segment indicates the most recently selected level. Refer to the “Performing a Breakaway Take” section on page 3-8 for more information.

7) Attribute Button

The Attribute button allows you to change various audio and video attributes of the routing switcher’s output signal, and route those changes to the desired destination. For example, by entering the Attribute Mode, you could mute analog audio on a particular level, or change the digital video data rate. All attribute parameters must be pre-mapped on the RMS. Refer to the “Changing Attributes” section on page 3-19 for instructions.

8) Group Select Section

The buttons in the Group Select Section allow you to select source “group” names and extensions. A “group” represents a category of devices, and up to 20 source groups can be programmed from the routing switcher’s RMS tool and used on the SCP 2/8 panel. Each group can contain up to 1000 sources, providing you with a convenient and simple way to address large numbers of devices.

For example, if your facility has 100 VTRs, you could select VTR 98 with two easy steps:

• Select the group name (VTR).

• Select the desired extension (98).

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The Group Select Section itself includes a keypad for entering extensions (up to three digits) in the mnemonic mode, and for entering complete source and destination identifications in the numeric mode).

Figure 0-3. Keypad Location

Note: The buttons marked A through F are also used for entering valid “letter”

extensions (if programmed as such from the RMS) such as VTR-23A.

9) Take B u tt o n

Press the Take button to conclude a pending procedure on the panel, such as an All-follow take, a Breakaway take, an Attribute selection or a Protect take.

Figure 0-4. Take Button

The button blinks to indicate that a procedure is pending.

Displaying Level Status

Whether your panel is in “breakaway” or “all-follow” mode, the four buttons in the Level Select Section provide an easy way to check which levels from which sources are currently

being routed to the selected destination.

Use the following steps to display level status:

1. Press Level Shift to select the group of levels that you wish to “status” (either 1-4 or 5-8).

The lit portion of the button indicates the selected group.

2. In the Level Select Section, press the desired level button. In the Source Display, the

source currently associated with that level appears. This level-to-source “pairing” indicates that the selected level from the displayed source is currently routed to the selected destination.

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3. Press another Level Select button to check its status, or repeat the procedure from step 1

to select a level in the opposite group. Only one level can display status at a time.

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Please note:

• The level mapping of each panel can differ, depending upon how each panel is configured from the RMS. For example, if levels 7 and 8 are invalid on the particular destination device, those levels may be rendered inactive on your panel, and thus would not light.

• After an all-follow take is performed, the status of all levels will be identical. After a breakaway take is performed, the status of each level may differ.

Defaulting the Level Select Buttons

In preparation for an all-follow or a breakaway take, the Level Select Section buttons should be returned to the default “all-follow” mode. This can be performed with two simple checks:

• Press the blinking Level Select button. If all Level Select buttons turn off and the button segment that you pressed blinks, your panel was already in the all-follow mode. To return to the mode, press the blinking Level Select button again.

• Press the blinking Level Select button. If the button segment turns off and another button segment begins to blink, you have just cancelled one breakaway level. Continue pressing the blinking Level Select button segment, and if necessary, press Level Shift to switch level groups. When all button segments light (and the button that you pressed continues to blink), the default “all-follow” mode has been restored.

Performing an All-follow Take

An “all-follow take” is one in which all assigned signal levels switch simultaneously, and no signal levels are broken away. There are two ways to perform an all-follow take on the panel:

• All-follow with the Direct Source Select buttons

• All-follow with the Group Select buttons

Each selection method is described below.

All-follow with the Direct Source Select Buttons

Use the following steps to perform an all-follow take using the Direct Source Select buttons.

1. Ensure that the desired “direct” sources are pre-programmed from the RMS, and that all Direct Source Select buttons are properly labeled.

2. Ensure that the buttons in the Level Select Section are in the default “all-follow” mode. Refer to the “Defaulting the Level Select Buttons” section on page 3-6 for instructions.

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3. Press the Destination Select button to choose the desired destination.

4. Press the desired Direct Source Select button.

Figure 0-5. Direct Source Select Section

The button lights, the source is automatically selected, and its name appears in the Source Display. There is no need to press Take.

Once the all-follow take has been performed, all buttons in the Level Select Section will status the source that was just chosen.

All-follow with the Group Select Buttons

Use the following steps to perform an all-follow take using the Group Select buttons.

1. Ensure that the desired source “groups” are programmed from the RMS, and that all panel

group buttons are properly labeled.

2. Ensure that the buttons in the Level Select Section are in the default “all-follow” mode.

Refer to the “Defaulting the Level Select Buttons” section on page 3-6 for instructions.

3. Press the Destination Select button to choose the desired destination.

4. In the Group Select Section, press the button for the desired group of devices (for

example, EDIT, VTR, MON, CAM, etc.). In the Source Display, the “question mark” readout appears, with the selected group name showing as the prefix.

Figure 0-6. Source “Question Mark” Display, Awaiting Extension

5. Using the keypad buttons (within the Group Select Section), enter the extension of the

desired device. One, two, or three digits can be selected, and leading zeros do not need to be entered. Once the first digit of the extension is entered, the Take button blinks to let you know that a “take” is pending.

Note: The first press of a Group Select button chooses the group. After the first press,

the keypad buttons activate, allowing you to choose the extension with the second, third and fourth presses. If you press a keypad button a fifth time, the cycle repeats and a group name is selected again (as if it was the first press).

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6. With a valid extension entered, press Take to conclude the procedure. The Take button stops blinking and the new source assignment appears in the Source Display on all valid levels.

Refer to the “Cancelling an All-follow Take” section on page 3-8 for additional important information.

Cancelling an All-follow Take

To cancel the all-follow take procedure, press any unused or invalid button (such as the blank button below Attribute) at any time prior to pressing Take. This safely cancels the data entry procedure and returns the Source Display back to its previous assignment.

Note: If you press Take but the source ID is invalid, the Take button stops blinking

and all levels revert to their previous assignments — without taking the new source.

Performing a Breakaway Take

A “breakaway take” is a special Take in which a subset of all available signal levels are sent to a destination. The following topics are discussed in this section:

• Breaking away one level from one source

• Breaking away multiple levels from one source

• Breakaway with the Direct Source Select Buttons

• Breaking away multiple levels from different sources

• Breakaway take, starting in all-follow mode

Breaking Away One Level From One Source

Use the following steps to break away one level from one source.

1. Ensure that the desired source “groups” are programmed from the RMS, and that all panel group buttons are properly labeled.

2. Ensure that the buttons in the Level Select Section are in the default “all-follow” mode. Refer to the “Defaulting the Level Select Buttons” section on page 3-6 for instructions.

3. Press the Destination Select button to choose the desired destination.

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Source

4. Press the Level Shift button to choose the group (1-4 or 5-8) that contains the level that

you want to break away. When breaking away just one level, its easier to choose the group prior to entering the breakaway mode.

5. In the Level Select Section, press the blinking button. All Level Select buttons turn off

and the button that you pressed blinks. In the Source Display, the “dots” display appears — indicating that the level is now awaiting data.

Figure 0-7. Source “Dots” Display, Awaiting Data Entry

The Level Select Section is now in the breakaway mode.

~ If the blinking button is the level that you want to break away, no further action is

necessary in the Level Select Section. Please continue with step 6 below.

~ If the blinking button is not the level that you want to break away, press the Level

Select button for the desired level. The button blinks and the previously blinking button lights steadily. Press the steadily lit button to toggle it off, leaving only the desired level button blinking.

6. In the Group Select Section, press the button for the desired group of devices (for

example, EDIT, VTR, MON, CAM, etc.). In the Source Display, the “question mark” readout appears with the selected group name written as the prefix.

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7. Using the keypad buttons (within the Group Select Section), enter the extension of the

desired source device — up to three digits. Once the first digit of the extension is entered, the Take button blinks to let you know that a “take” is pending.

Note: Remember that the first press of a Group Select button chooses the group, and

the next three keypad presses select the extension. The cycle repeats if you press a keypad button again.

8. With a valid extension entered, press Take to conclude the procedure. The Take button

stops blinking, the buttons in the Level Select Section return to the default “all-follow” mode, the single source level is routed to the destination, and new status is shown in the Source Display for the selected level.

Refer to the “Cancelling a Breakaway Take” section on page 3-13 for additional important information.

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Breaking Away Multiple Levels From One Source

Use the following steps to break away multiple levels from one source.

1. Ensure that the desired source “groups” are programmed from the RMS, and that all panel group buttons are properly labeled.

2. Ensure that the buttons in the Level Select Section are in the default “all-follow” mode. Refer to the “Defaulting the Level Select Buttons” section on page 3-6 for instructions.

3. Press the Destination Select button to choose the desired destination.

4. Press the Level Shift button to choose the group (1-4 or 5-8) that contains the first level that you want to break away.

5. In the Level Select Section, press the blinking button. All Level Select buttons turn off and the button that you pressed blinks. In the Source Display, the “dots” display appears — indicating that the level is now awaiting data. The section is now in the breakaway mode.

~ If the blinking button is one of the levels that you want to break away, please continue

~ If the blinking button is not one of the multiple levels that you want to break away,

with step 6.

press the Level Select button for the desired level. The button blinks and the previously blinking button lights steadily. Press the steadily lit button to toggle it off, leaving only the desired level button blinking.

6. To add additional levels, press each desired Level Select button to add it to the breakaway group. Each new button that you press blinks, and the previously blinking button lights steadily. As required, use the Level Shift button to change groups.

In the sample breakaway selection below, levels 1 and 3 are pending for a breakaway take, and level 3 was the last button pressed (because it is blinking).

Figure 0-8. Sample Breakaway Mode Display

Note: You can remove levels from the breakaway group simply by toggling Level

Select buttons. Pressing a steadily lit button toggles it off. Pressing the blinking

button toggles it off, and causes the last-selected button to blink.

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7. In the Group Select Section, press the button for the desired group of devices (for

example, EDIT, VTR, MON, CAM, etc.). In the Source Display, the “question mark” readout appears with the selected group name written as the prefix.

8. Using the keypad buttons, enter the extension of the desired source device — up to three

digits. Once the first digit of the extension is entered, the Take button blinks to let you know that a “take” is pending.

Note: Remember that the first press of a Group Select button chooses the group, and

the next three keypad presses select the extension. The cycle repeats if you press a keypad button again.

9. With a valid extension entered, press Take to conclude the procedure. The Take button

stops blinking, the buttons in the Level Select Section return to the “all-follow” mode, all selected source levels are routed to the destination, and new status is available in the Source Display for each selected level.

Refer to the “Cancelling a Breakaway Take” section on page 3-13 for more information.

Breakaway with the Direct Source Select Buttons

The four Direct Source Select buttons can be used to simplify the breakaway take procedure as follows.

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1. Ensure that the desired “direct” sources are pre-programmed from the RMS, and that all

Direct Source Select buttons are properly labeled.

2. Ensure that the buttons in the Level Select Section are in the default “all-follow” mode.

Refer to the “Defaulting the Level Select Buttons” section on page 3-6 for instructions.

3. Press the Destination Select button to choose the desired destination.

4. Using the Level Shift button in conjunction with the buttons in the Level Select Section,

choose the levels that you want to break away. Refer to the “Breaking Away Multiple Levels From One Source” section on page 3-10 for more detailed instructions.

Note: You can select and deselect levels as needed — you can even toggle off a

previously “enabled” level. However, if you toggle off the last remaining level, you will exit the breakaway selection mode and return to previous status.

5. Press the desired Direct Source Select button. The source is automatically routed to

the enabled levels, and new status is available in the Source Display for each selected level. There is no need to press Take .

Refer to the “Cancelling a Breakaway Take” section on page 3-13 for additional information.

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Breaking Away Multiple Levels from Different Sources

Use the following steps to break away two or more levels from different sources.

1. Ensure that the desired source “groups” are programmed from the RMS, and that all panel group buttons are properly labeled.

2. Ensure that the buttons in the Level Select Section are in the default “all-follow” mode. Refer to the “Defaulting the Level Select Buttons” section on page 3-6 for instructions.

3. Press the Destination Select button to choose the desired destination.

4. Using the Level Shift button in conjunction with the buttons in the Level Select Section, choose the levels that you want to break away from the current source. Refer to the “Breaking Away Multiple Levels From One Source” section on page 3-10 for more detailed instructions on selecting levels.

Note: You can select and deselect levels as needed — you can even toggle off a

5. In the Group Select Section, press the button for the desired group of devices (for example, EDIT, VTR, MON, CAM, etc.). In the Source Display, the “question mark” readout appears with the selected group name written as the prefix.

previously “enabled” level. However, if you toggle off the last remaining level, you will exit the breakaway selection mode and return to previous status.

6. Using the keypad buttons, enter the extension of the desired source — up to three digits.

7. Once the first source has been entered for the first set of levels, repeat steps 4 through 6 (as often as required) for each additional set of levels and sources that you want to add to the multiple breakaway. You can breakaway up to 8 levels from 8 different sources.

Note: If you change your mind, pressing a blinking Level Select button (for the first

time) returns that level to the “dots” display, allowing you to re-enter a source. Pressing the button while the “dots” display is active toggles the level off.

8. With all valid sources entered, press Take to conclude the procedure. The Ta k e button stops blinking, the buttons in the Level Select Section return to the “all-follow” mode, all selected source/level combinations are routed to the destination, and new status is available in the Source Display for each selected level.

Refer to the “Cancelling a Breakaway Take” section on page 3-13 for more information.

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Breakaway Take (Starting in All-Follow Mode)

Use the following steps to start a breakaway take in the “all-follow” mode, and then select your desired breakaway sources as required.

1. Ensure that the desired source “groups” are programmed from the RMS, and that all panel

group buttons are properly labeled.

2. Ensure that the buttons in the Level Select Section are in the default “all-follow” mode.

Refer to the “Defaulting the Level Select Buttons” section on page 3-6 for instructions.

3. Press the Destination Select button to choose the desired destination.

4. In the Group Select Section, select the all-follow source. Press the button for the desired

group of devices (for example, EDIT, VTR, MON, CAM, etc.). In the Source Display, the “question mark” readout appears, with the selected group name showing as the prefix.

5. Using the keypad buttons, enter the extension of the desired device. One, two, or three

digits can be selected, and leading zeros do not need to be entered.

6. Using the Level Shift button in conjunction with the Level Select Section buttons,

choose the levels that you want to break away. See the “Breaking Away Multiple Levels From One Source” section on page 3-10 for detailed instructions on selecting levels.

7. In the Group Select Section, select the breakaway source by pressing the button for the

desired group of devices. In the Source Display, the “question mark” readout appears with the selected group name written as the prefix.

8. Using the keypad buttons, enter the extension of the desired breakaway source device.

9. With a valid extension entered, press Take to conclude the procedure.

Refer to the “Cancelling a Breakaway Take” section on page 3-13 for additional information.

Note: You can also break away multiple levels and sources. See the “Breaking Away

Multiple Levels from Different Sources” section on page 3-12 for details.

Cancelling a Breakaway Take

To cancel the breakaway take procedure, two methods are available:

• Press any unused or invalid button (such as the blank button below Attribute) at any time prior to pressing Take, or prior to pressing a Direct Source Select button.

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• Toggle all blinking Level Select buttons off.

Both methods safely cancel the data entry procedure.

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Using the Protect Mode

Pressing the red Protect button activates the “Protect Mode” and causes the button to blink — indicating that the mode is active. In this mode, you can set a Lock or a Protect, or you can clear either of the two modes (if appropriate for the current panel).

Note: Because the Protect button by itself does not differentiate between a Protect or

a Lock, you can enter the mode to verify what type of protect is enabled, and on what levels.

In the Protect Mode, you can perform one of three functions to the selected destination:

• Setting a “Protect” prevents all other panels from routing sources to a destination — or to a selected level. Only the current panel (that is, the one that originally set the Protect) can perform takes, and only the current panel (and the RMS) can clear the Protect.

The Protect mode is indicated by the “LOCKOTHR” label in the Source Display.

Figure 0-9. Protect Mode Source Display Label

• Setting a “Lock” prevents all panels (including the current panel) from routing sources to a destination — or to a selected level of a particular destination. Any panel (including the RMS) can clear the Lock.

The Lock mode is indicated by the “LOCKALL” label in the Source Display.

Figure 0-10. Lock Mode Source Display Label

• Setting a “Clear” removes either the enabled Lock or Protect. When you set the Clear mode, it is indicated by the “CLRLOCK” label in the Source Display.

Figure 0-11. Clear Mode Source Display Label

Each procedure is discussed in detail in the following sections.

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Setting a Protect

Use the following steps to set a Protect for a destination. This mode prevents all other panels from routing sources to a destination or to a selected level.

1. Ensure that the buttons in the Level Select Section are in the default “all-follow” mode.

Refer to the “Defaulting the Level Select Buttons” section on page 3-6 for instructions.

2. Press the Destination Select button to choose the destination on which you want to set

or change the Protect.

3. Press the red Protect button. The button blinks to indicate that the Protect Mode is

active. In the Source Display, one of two labels will appear:

• If there are no Protects or Locks currently set, the display will be blank.

•If a Protect or a Lock is currently set, the appropriate label will appear.

4. If you want to set a Protect for all levels, please continue with step 5.

If you want to set a Protect on selected levels, use the Level Shift button in conjunction with the buttons in the Level Select Section to choose the levels that you want to select. Refer to the “Breaking Away Multiple Levels From One Source” section on page 3-10 for more detailed instructions on selecting levels. The “dots” display appears.

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5. Press Keypad Button 1 to set the Protect mode for all levels, or for the selected levels.

Figure 0-12. Keypad “Set Protect” Button Location

In the Source Display, the “LOCKOTHR” label appears.

6. Press Take to send the new Protect mode to the selected destination.

7. To exit the Protect Mode, press the blinking Protect button. The button will remain lit if

the current destination has a Protect or a Lock enabled.

With the Protect mode set, please note:

• All other panels are prevented from routing sources to the destination.

• Only the current panel (the one that originally set the Protect) can perform takes.

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• Only the current panel (and the RMS) can clear the Protect.

Refer to the “Cancelling a Protect Mode Selection” section on page 3-19 for additional important information.

Setting a Lock

Use the following steps to set a Lock for a particular destination. This mode prevents all panels (including the current panel) from routing sources to a destination.

1. Ensure that the buttons in the Level Select Section are in the default “all-follow” mode. Refer to the “Defaulting the Level Select Buttons” section on page 3-6 for instructions.

2. Press the Destination Select button to choose the destination on which you want to set or change the Lock.

3. Press the red Protect button. The button blinks to indicate that the Protect Mode is active. In the Source Display, one of two labels will appear:

• If there are no Protects or Locks currently set, the display will be blank.

•If a Protect or a Lock is currently set, the appropriate label will appear.

4. If you want to set a Lock for all levels, please continue with step 5.

If you want to set a Lock on selected levels, use the Level Shift button in conjunction with the buttons in the Level Select Section to choose the desired levels. The “dots” display appears.

5. Press Keypad Button 2 to set the Lock mode for all levels, or for the selected levels.

Figure 0-13. Keypad “Set Lock” Button Location

In the Source Display, the “LOCKALL” label appears.

6. Press Take to send the new Lock mode to the selected destination.

7. To exit the Protect Mode, press the blinking Protect button. The button will remain lit if the current destination has a Protect or a Lock enabled.

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Using the Protect Mode

Keypad Buttons

Source

Clear

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With the Lock mode set, please note:

• All panels (including the current one) are prevented from routing sources to the

destination.

• All panels (and the RMS) can clear the Lock.

Refer to the “Cancelling a Protect Mode Selection” section on page 3-19 for additional important information.

Clearing a Lock or Protect

The Lock and Protect modes can each be cleared (removed) entirely, or selected levels can be cleared individually. Note that if the selected destination has a Protect enabled, only the current panel (the one that originally set the Protect) can clear it. If the selected destination has a Lock enabled, any panel can clear it.

Use the following steps to clear a Lock or a Protect:

1. Ensure that the buttons in the Level Select Section are in the default “all-follow” mode.

Refer to the “Defaulting the Level Select Buttons” section on page 3-6 for instructions.

2. Press the Destination Select button to choose the destination on which you want to

clear the Lock or Protect. Remember that you must be working from the panel that originally set the Protect in order to clear it.

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3. Press the red Protect button. The button blinks to indicate that the Protect Mode is

active. In the Source Display, the appropriate Lock or Protect label appears.

4. To clear all levels, please continue with step 5.

To clear selected levels, use the Level Shift button in conjunction with the buttons in the Level Select Section to choose the levels that you want to clear.

5. Press Keypad Button 3 to set the Clear mode for all levels, or for the selected levels.

Figure 0-14. Keypad “Clear Lock” Button Location

In the Source Display, the “CLRLOCK” label appears.

6. Press Take to send the Clear mode to the selected destination.

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7. To exit the Protect Mode, press the blinking Protect button. The button will remain lit if the current destination has a Protect or a Lock enabled.

Refer to the “Cancelling a Protect Mode Selection” section on page 3-19 for additional important information.

Using the Direct Protect Mode

As an easy shortcut, you can use several buttons in the Direct Source Select Section to set any of the three Protect modes.

1. Ensure that the buttons in the Level Select Section are in the default “all-follow” mode. Refer to the “Defaulting the Level Select Buttons” section on page 3-6 for instructions.

2. Press the Destination Select button to choose the desired destination.

3. Press the red Protect button. The button blinks to indicate that the Protect Mode is active. In the Source Display, one of two labels will appear:

• If there are no Protects or Locks currently set, the display will be blank.

•If a Protect or a Lock is currently set, the appropriate label appears.

4. In the Direct Source Select Section (with Protect Mode enabled), the functions of the first three buttons are changed as follows:

•Press Direct Source Select Button 1 to set a Protect.

•Press Direct Source Select Button 2 to set a Lock.

•Press Direct Source Select Button 3 to set a Clear.

The figure below illustrates the button functions.

Figure 0-15. Direct Source Select Button Functions in Protect Mode

5. To exit the Protect Mode, press the blinking Protect button. There is no need to press Take using the “direct” method.

Refer to the “Cancelling a Protect Mode Selection” section on page 3-19 for additional important information.

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Cancelling a Protect Mode Selection

If you need to cancel a Protect Mode procedure, two methods are available:

• If any “breakaway” Protect Mode selections are pending, press any unused or invalid

button (such as the blank button below Attribute) at any time prior to pressing Take. Then press the blinking Protect button to exit the mode.

• If there are no “breakaway” Protect Mode selections pending, press the blinking

Protect button to exit the mode.

Protect Mode Notes

Please note the following important point regarding the Protect Mode in general.

•When the Protect Mode is enabled and you are selecting between the three modes (prior

to pressing Tak e ), you can not switch directly between Lock and Protect. You must first clear the Lock or Protect by sending a Clear take, and then choose the alternate mode.

Changing Attributes

The Attribute Mode allows you to change various audio and video attributes of the routing switcher’s output signals, and route those changes to the desired destination with a Ta k e. Attribute changes are performed in “breakaway” fashion to the target signal levels only. For example, changes in audio attributes would only be performed on selected audio levels, while changes to the video data rate would only be performed to the digital video level.

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Note: Audio attributes always apply to analog stereo pairs, as pre-defined in the RMS.

For example, if Level 1 is defined as Channel 1 Left and Level 2 is defined as Channel 2 Right in the RMS (and both are defined as a stereo pair), when an attribute change is made to either Level 1 or 2, the change may affect one or both portions of the stereo pair. In addition, status will be displayed the same for both levels, even if the attribute change was performed to one half of the stereo pair only.

Use the following steps to change audio and video attributes.

1. Ensure that all stereo pairs are properly defined in the RMS.

2. Ensure that the buttons in the Level Select Section are in the default “all-follow” mode.

Refer to the “Defaulting the Level Select Buttons” section on page 3-6 for instructions.

3. Press the Destination Select button to choose the desired destination.

4. Press the Attribute button. The button blinks to show that the Attribute Mode is active.

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5. Use the Level Shift button in conjunction with the buttons in the Level Select Section to choose the levels on which you want to change attributes. The “dots” display appears.

6. Using keypad buttons 0 through 9 and buttons A through D, select the desired attributes that you wish to change. The table below lists each selection. Note that the Attribute

Name column lists how each attribute appears in the Source Display.

Table 0-1. Attribute Selections

Keypad Button Attribute Name Description

1 SWAP Swaps audio left and right signals.

2 MIX Mixes left and right signals together, and

3 MONOLEFT Sends the left channel out both the left

4 MONORGHT Sends the right channel out both the left

5 INVTLEFT Inverts the phase of the left channel.

6 INVTRGHT Inverts the phase of the right channel.

7 MUTELEFT Mutes the left channel, and sends

8 MUTERGHT Mutes the right channel, and sends

9 MUTEALL Mutes both the left and right channels.

A DV143 Reclocks video data rate to 143 Mhz.

B DV177 Reclocks video data rate to 177 Mhz.

C DV270 Reclocks video data rate to 270 Mhz.

D DV360 Reclocks video data rate to 360 Mhz.

NORMAL

Resets the selected level to normal. Removes any attribute changes.

sends a “mixed” signal out each port.

and right ports.

“normal” on the right channel.

“normal” on the left channel.

7. Press Take to complete the procedure. The Attribute button stops blinking, and the new attributes are routed to the selected levels of the destination.

Note: Video data rate changes are specific to the UTAH-300 routing switcher, in which

the data rate must be “set” for the output modules. Refer to the UTAH-300 User’s Guide for additional information.

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Using the Chop Mode

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The Chop Mode allows you to toggle between two Takes. When you initiate the mode, the panel alternates between the two sources continuously, at a predetermined rate. The “chop” continues until you cancel it, or until another user on another panel cancels it. The mode is typically used for color-matching cameras, phasing sources, or matching video levels. The Chop Mode can be used in both “all-follow” and “breakaway” conditions.

Setting the Chop Mode Rate

Use the following steps to set the Chop Mode rate (that is, the rate at which the system toggles between the two selected sources).

1. Press and hold the Tak e button.

Using the Chop Mode

2. Using keypad buttons 0 through 9, select the number for the desired chop rate. The table

below lists each selection.

Table 0-2. Chop Rate Selections

Keypad Button Chop Rate (seconds)

0Off

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2.50

3.75

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72.5

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95.0

When you select a number, the current chop rate appears in the Source Display.

Figure 0-16. Chop Mode Display

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3. Release the Take button to complete the procedure. The panel is now set to chop between

two selected sources at the chosen rate.

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Performing an All-follow or Breakaway Chop

Use the following steps to activate the Chop Mode between two All-follow Take or Breakaway Take sources:

1. Program the first All-follow Take or Breakaway Take in the normal manner. Refer to the “Performing an All-follow Take” section on page 3-6 or the “Performing a Breakaway Tak e” section on page 3-8 for instructions.

2. Program the second All-follow or Breakaway Take in the normal manner — to the same destination as the first Take. Instead of pressing Tak e to conclude the procedure, press and hold the Take button for two seconds.

This action places the panel in the Chop Mode, and the system switches between both sources on all selected levels continuously (at the current toggle rate). The label in the Source Display now alternates between the two selected sources. These alternating labels are your only indications that the system is in Chop Mode.

3. To cancel the Chop Mode, press any button on the panel.

Note: The mode is also automatically cancelled when any other panel sends a normal

Tak e (or a breakaway Ta ke ) to the destination that is currently chopping.

Chop Mode Notes

Note the following important points regarding the Chop Mode:

• Locks and Protects apply in the normal manner. Refer to the “Using the Protect Mode” section on page 3-14 for full details.

• If the Chop Mode is active in “breakaway” condition on a specific signal level, you can perform another breakaway Take to a signal level that is not chopping — without affecting the levels that are chopping. This action can be performed on any other panel except the one that initiated the Chop Mode.

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Monitor Matrix Mode

The Monitor Matrix mode allows you to conveniently monitor each signal level’s outputs — without affecting the router’s actual destinations. Each level has a separate Monitor Matrix output that is typically routed to physical audio and video monitors in the control room (or machine room). When the SCP 2/8 panel is in Monitor Matrix mode, and when a particular destination device is chosen, you can monitor that destination visually and aurally. You have the ability to see and hear the source that is routed to the destination, but you can not determine what the actual source is from the SCP 2/8 panel itself.

Because the SCP 2/8 is a dual-destination panel, one of the two destinations can be assigned to the Monitor Matrix function from the RMS. This is accomplished by typing the keyword “MMTRX” into one of the panel’s two available destination entry boxes on the RMS itself. Once the panel is programmed in this manner, when you switch to the Monitor Matrix destination, the entire SCP 2/8 panel functions in the special Monitor Matrix mode — allowing you to monitor any of the router’s 20 groups of available destinations.

Note: The following important rules apply when the Monitor Matrix mode is selected

on the SCP 2/8 panel:

• The buttons in the Group Select Section (which are normally source selection buttons),

become destination selection buttons.

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• The normal procedure for taking a source becomes the process for taking a destination.

• The Source Display becomes a Destination Display.

• The buttons in the Level Select Section function in the normal way, allowing you to view

the Monitor Matrix output on all levels — or on selected levels. Typically, a Monitor Matrix “take” is an all-follow take, but you can split the monitor as required. This would allow you, for example, to see the video routed to destination one (e.g., VTR--021), but hear the audio routed to destination two (e.g., SATELITE).

• The Protect and Attribute modes are not valid during the Monitor Matrix mode.

• The buttons in the Direct Source Select Section are not valid.

Use the following steps to enable and utilize the Monitor Matrix mode:

1. Ensure that the Monitor Matrix mode is properly enabled from the RMS for your specific

panel, with the keyword “MMTRX” entered. The feature will not operate otherwise.

2. On the panel, ensure that the correct portion of the Destination Select button is clearly

labeled (for example, MMTRX or Mon Mtrx).

3. Ensure that the desired destination “groups” are programmed from the RMS.

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4. Ensure that the buttons in the Level Select Section are in the default “all-follow” mode. Refer to the “Defaulting the Level Select Buttons” section on page 3-6 for instructions.

5. Press the Destination Select button to choose the Monitor Matrix destination.

6. In the Group Select Section (which now applies to destinations rather than sources) press the button for the desired group of destination devices (for example, EDIT, VTR, MON, CAM, etc.). In the Source Display (which is now a destination display), the “question mark” readout appears, with the selected group name showing as the prefix.

7. Using the keypad buttons, enter the extension of the desired destination device. One, two, or three digits can be selected, and leading zeros do not need to be entered.

8. If you want to break away a level (for purposes of monitoring split destinations), perform the following steps:

•Use the Level Shift button in conjunction with the Level Select Section buttons to

•In the Group Select Section, select the breakaway destination by pressing the button

choose the levels that you want to break away. See the “Breaking Away Multiple Levels From One Source” section on page 3-10 for instructions on selecting levels.

for the desired group of devices. In the Source Display, the “question mark” readout appears with the selected group name written as the prefix.

• Using the keypad buttons, enter the extension of the desired breakaway destination.

9. With a valid extension entered, press Tak e to conclude the procedure.

The selected destination is now routed to the Monitor Matrix output, allowing you to monitor the audio and video signals that are routed to the destination’s input. Repeat the procedure from step 6 to monitor additional destinations as required.

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Miscellaneous Panel Modes

Adjust LED Intensity

Verify

Software Version

Verify Panel ID

Hold

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This section provides instructions for the following miscellaneous panel modes:

• Changing Panel LED Intensity

• Verifying the Software Version

• Verifying the Panel Node

• Verifying the Panel ID

Use the following figure for reference during the procedures listed above. Note that the keypad buttons are highlighted in white for clarity only.

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Panel Node

Figure 0-17. Keypad Buttons used for Miscellaneous Panel Modes

Changing Panel LED Intensity

Use the following steps to change the intensity of the panel LEDs.

1. Press and hold the Level Shift button.

2. While holding, press one of the first seven keypad buttons, as shown in Figure 0-17.

Button 1 is the brightest setting; button 7 is the dimmest setting.

Note: Even on the dimmest setting the LEDs are never completely off.

3. Release the Level Shift button to complete the procedure.

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Verifying the Software Version

Use the following steps to verify the panel’s current software version.

1. Press and hold the Level Shift button.

2. While holding, press Direct Source Select Button 2 as shown in Figure 0-17. In the Source Display, the panel’s software version appears.

3. Release the Level Shift button to complete the procedure.

Verifying the Panel Node

Use the following steps to verify the panel node address, as assigned on the SCP 2/8’s rear panel DIP switch.

1. Press and hold the Level Shift button.

2. While holding, press Direct Source Select Button 3 as shown in Figure 0-17. In the

Source Display, the panel’s node address appears.

Figure 0-18. Panel Software Version Display

Figure 0-19. Panel Node Address Display

3. Release the Level Shift button to complete the procedure.

Verifying the Panel ID

Using the RMS, you can enter a panel ID (or “name”), up to 32 characters in length.

Note: Since the Source Display is only eight characters long, it is recommended that

you truncate Panel IDs for the SCP 2/8.

Use the following steps to verify the panel ID.

1. Press and hold the Level Shift button.

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2. While holding, press Direct Source Select Button 4 as shown in Figure 0-17. In the

Source

Panel #9

Source Display, the panel’s ID appears.

Figure 0-20. Panel ID Display

3. Release the Level Shift button to complete the procedure.

General Panel Notes

Note the following important points regarding the SCP 2/8 panel in general:

• When the SCP 2/8 panel is being re-programmed from the RMS, the label

“REPROGRM” appears in the Source Display. The panel is inactive during the reprogramming mode.

• If the panel’s U-Net connection is lost, the Source Display will show all dashes, and all

blinking will stop in the Level Select Section.

• With the SCP 2/8 (and with other SCP panels), multiple panels may be able to address the

same destination. In this case, changes made to a destination from another remote panel will track on the SCP 2/8, even though the changes were not made on the local panel itself. Changes made on your panel will also track on a remote panel (that is assigned to the same destination). Each panel will display the same status information in regards to levels and sources.

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In This Chapter

This chapter provides setup and operating instructions for the SCP 32/8, an eight level, single destination, 32 source panel. The following topics are discussed:

• About the SCP 32/8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 4-2

SCP 32/8 Operations

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• Displaying Level Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 4-3

• Defaulting the Level Select Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 4-4

• Performing an All-follow Take . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 4-4

• Performing a Breakaway Take . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 4-5

• Monitor Matrix Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 4-8

• Changing Panel LED Intensity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 4-10

• Panel Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4-10

• General Panel Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 4-11

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About the SCP 32/8

The SCP 32/8 is an eight level, single destination, 32 source panel that is designed for fast access to a limited number of sources. Because the panel is dedicated to a single destination (and typically located near the destination itself), the destination is not electronically displayed on the panel. It is the user’s responsibility to make a note of the destination. Refer to the “SCP 32/8” section on page 1-8 for more information on the panel’s main features.

The figure below illustrates the main buttons and sections of the SCP 32/8 panel.

Note: For simplicity, numeric labels are shown on the level and source buttons below.

Your labels will differ depending upon the level and source assignments in your facility. Note also that buttons without labels have no functions assigned.

Figure 0-1. SCP 32/8 Panel

1) Level Select Section 2) Level Shift Button 3) Source Section

1) Level Select Section

Figure 0-2. Typical Level Select Section Display

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Displaying Level Status

The buttons in the Level Select Section perform two functions:

• Status Display

In the “all-follow” and “breakaway” modes, the blinking button is associated with a lit source button (in the Source Section). This association tells you that the indicated level from the indicated source is currently connected to the destination. See the “Displaying Level Status” section on page 4-3 for details.

• Breakaway Selection

2) Level Shift Button

3) Source Section

The Source Section provides 32 buttons, each of which represents a single source. All 32 sources are programmed (assigned) from the routing switcher’s RMS tool (Router Management System). When a source button is pressed, either the “all-follow take” or the “breakaway take” is sent to the dedicated destination. There is no TAK E button required.

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Note: An “all-follow” take can include up to 16-levels, depending upon how your

specific panel is mapped.

Displaying Level Status

Whether your panel is in “breakaway” or “all-follow” mode, the four buttons in the Level Select Section provide an easy way to check which levels from which sources are currently

being routed to the destination.

Use the following steps to display level status:

1. Press Level Shift to select the group of levels that you wish to “status” (either 1-4 or 5-8).

The lit portion of the button indicates the selected group.

2. In the Level Select Section, press the desired level button. The source button currently

associated with that level lights in the Source Section.

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This level-to-source “pairing” indicates that the selected level from the associated source is currently routed to the destination.

3. Press another Level Select button to check its status, or repeat the procedure from step 1 to select a level in the opposite group. Only one level can display status at a time.

Please note:

• After an all-follow take is performed, the status of all levels will be identical. After a breakaway take is performed, the status of each level may differ.

Defaulting the Level Select Buttons

In preparation for an all-follow or a breakaway take, the buttons in the Level Select Section should be returned to the default “all-follow” mode. This can be performed with two simple checks as follows:

Performing an All-follow Take

An “all-follow take” is one in which all assigned signal levels switch simultaneously, and no signal levels are broken away.

Use the following steps to perform an all-follow take on the SCP 32/8:

1. Ensure that the buttons in the Level Select Section are in the default “all-follow” mode. Refer to the “Defaulting the Level Select Buttons” section on page 4-4 for instructions.

2. Press the desired button in the Source Section. All assigned levels from the selected source are routed to the destination.

Once the all-follow take has been performed, all buttons in the Level Select Section will status the source that was just chosen.

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Performing a Breakaway Take

A “breakaway take” is a special Take in which a subset of all available signal levels are sent to a destination. The following topics are discussed in this section:

• Breaking away one level from one source

• Breaking away multiple levels from one source

• Breaking away multiple levels from different sources

• Canceling a breakaway take

Breaking Away One Level From One Source

Use the following steps to break away one level from a source and route it to the destination:

1. Ensure that the buttons in the Level Select Section are in the default “all-follow” mode.

This is the preferred starting point for a breakaway take. Refer to the “Defaulting the Level Select Buttons” section on page 4-4 for instructions.

2. Press the Level Shift button to choose the group (1-4 or 5-8) that contains the level that

you want to break away. When breaking away just one level, its easier to choose the group prior to entering the breakaway mode.

3. In the Level Select Section, press the blinking button. All Level Select buttons turn off

and the button that you pressed blinks. The section is now in the breakaway mode.

~ If the blinking button is the level that you want to break away, no further action is

necessary in the Level Select Section. Please continue with step 4 below.

~ If the blinking button is not the level that you want to break away, press the Level

4. In the Source Section, press the desired button to complete the procedure. Only the

selected level from the source (that you just pressed) is routed to the destination.

Once the breakaway take has been performed, the buttons in the Level Select Section return to the default “all-follow” mode.

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Level 1

Level 5

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Breaking Away Multiple Levels From One Source

Use the following steps to break away two or more levels from a source:

1. Ensure that the buttons in the Level Select Section are in the default “all-follow” mode. This is the preferred starting point for a breakaway take. Refer to the “Defaulting the Level Select Buttons” section on page 4-4 for instructions.

2. Press the Level Shift button to choose the group (1-4 or 5-8) that contains the first level that you want to break away.

3. In the Level Select Section, press the blinking button. All Level Select buttons turn off and the button that you pressed blinks. The section is now in the breakaway mode.

~ If the blinking button is one of the levels that you want to break away, please continue

~ If the blinking button is not one of the multiple levels that you want to break away,

4. To add additional levels, press each desired Level Select button to add it to the breakaway group. Each new button that you press blinks, and the previously blinking button lights steadily. As required, use the Level Shift button to change groups.

In the sample breakaway selection below, levels 1 and 3 are pending for a breakaway take, and level 3 was the last button pressed (because it is blinking).

with step 4.

Figure 0-3. Sample Breakaway Mode Display

Note: You can remove levels from the breakaway group simply by toggling Level

Select buttons. Pressing a steadily lit button toggles it off. Pressing the blinking

button toggles it off, and causes the last-selected button to blink.

5. In the Source Section, press the desired button to complete the procedure. All selected levels from the source (that you just pressed) are routed to the destination.

Once the breakaway take has been performed, the buttons in the Level Select Section return to the default “all-follow” mode.

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Performing a Breakaway Take

Breaking Away Multiple Levels From Different Sources

The SCP 32/8 does not allow you to break away multiple levels from different sources in one single operation. However, this function can easily be accomplished in two or more passes, by selecting a different level and a different source with each breakaway pass.

Use the following steps to break away two or more levels from two or more sources:

1. Follow the procedure for breaking away one level from one source, as outlined in the

“Breaking Away One Level From One Source” section on page 4-5.

2. Repeat step 1 as many times as required, each time selecting a different level and a

different source to route to the assigned destination.

Canceling a Breakaway Take

If you are in the midst of the Breakaway Mode and need to cancel it for any reason (in order to return to the default “all-follow” mode), use the following steps:

1. If only one Level Select button is blinking, press it to cancel the breakaway mode and

return to the all-follow mode. Use the Level Shift button as necessary to change groups.

2. If more than one Level Select button is lit, press each steadily lit button to toggle it off,

then press the remaining blinking button to return to the all-follow mode. Use the Level Shift button as necessary to change groups.

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Monitor Matrix Mode

The Monitor Matrix mode allows you to conveniently monitor each signal level’s outputs — without affecting the router’s actual destinations. Each level has a separate Monitor Matrix output that is typically routed to physical audio and video monitors in the control room (or machine room). When the SCP 32/8 is assigned as a Monitor Matrix panel, and when a particular destination device is chosen, you can monitor that destination visually and aurally. You have the ability to see and hear the source that is routed to the destination, but you can not determine what the actual source is from the SCP 32/8 panel itself.

Because the SCP 32/8 is a single-destination panel, if you want to use the Monitor Matrix feature, the panel must be dedicated to that function from the RMS. This is accomplished by typing the keyword “MMTRX” into the panel’s destination entry box on the RMS itself. Once the panel is programmed in this manner, the entire SCP 32/8 panel functions in the special Monitor Matrix mode — allowing you to monitor any of the assigned destinations.

Note: The following important rules apply when the Monitor Matrix mode is

dedicated to the SCP 32/8 panel:

• The buttons in the Source Section (which are normally source selection buttons), become destination selection buttons.

• The normal procedure for taking a source becomes the process for taking a destination.

• The buttons in the Level Select Section function in the normal way, allowing you to view the Monitor Matrix output on all levels — or on selected levels. Typically, a Monitor Matrix “take” is an all-follow take, but you can split the monitor as required. This would allow you, for example, to see the video routed to destination one (e.g., VTR--021), but hear the audio routed to destination two (e.g., SATELITE).

Use the following steps to enable and utilize the Monitor Matrix mode:

1. Ensure that the Monitor Matrix mode is properly enabled from the RMS for your specific panel, with the keyword “MMTRX” entered. The feature will not operate otherwise.

2. Ensure that the panel is clearly labeled as a Monitor Matrix panel.

3. Ensure that the desired destinations are programmed from the RMS (into the Source Section buttons).

4. Ensure that the buttons in the Level Select Section are in the default “all-follow” mode. Refer to the “Defaulting the Level Select Buttons” section on page 4-4 for instructions.

5. To perform an all-follow Monitor Matrix take, press the desired button in the Source Section. Remember that the buttons now apply to destinations rather than sources.

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6. If you want to break away a level (for purposes of monitoring split destinations), perform

the following steps:

• Press the Level Shift button to choose the group (1-4 or 5-8) that contains the level

that you want to break away.

•In the Level Select Section, press the blinking button. All Level Select buttons turn

off and the button that you pressed blinks. The section is now in the breakaway mode

• If the blinking button is the level that you want, no further action is necessary in the Level Select Section. If the blinking button is not the level that you want, press the desired Level Select button and toggle the previous button off. Continue to add (or remove) levels as desired.

•In the Source Section, press the desired “destination” button to perform the “breakaway” Monitor Matrix take.

For both all-follow and breakaway procedures, the selected destination is now routed to the Monitor Matrix output, allowing you to monitor the audio and video signals that are routed to the destination’s input. Repeat the procedure from step 4 to monitor additional destinations as required.

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Changing Panel LED Intensity

The SCP 32/8 includes a simple mode that allows you to change the intensity of the panel LEDs. Use the following steps to change LED intensity:

1. Press and hold the Level Shift button.

2. While holding, press one of the first seven source buttons, as shown below.

Figure 0-4. Panel Brightness Adjustment

The first button is the brightest setting; the seventh button is the dimmest setting.

Note: Even on the dimmest setting the LEDs are never completely off.

3. Release the Level Shift button to complete the procedure.

Panel Lock

Software Release 2.06 allows the user to lock the panel so no takes can be made. The panel will still status changes made from other sources.

• The user Locks the panel (Reference Figure 4-5) by pressing and holding the Level Shift Button and then pressing the Level 1 Button in sequence.

•To Unlock the panel repeat the sequence above.

Figure 0-5. Panel Lock Sequence

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Note the following important points regarding the SCP 32/8 panel in general:

• If the panel’s U-Net connection is lost, all blinking will stop in the Level Select Section.

• With the SCP 32/8 panel (and with other SCP panels), multiple panels may be assigned to

the same destination. In this case, changes made to a destination from another remote panel will track on the SCP 32/8, even though the changes were not made on the local panel itself. Changes made on your panel will also track on a remote panel (that is assigned to the same destination). Each panel will display the same status information in regards to levels and sources.

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This chapter provides setup and operating instructions for the SCP 64/8. The following topics are discussed:

• About the SCP 64/8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 5-2

SCP 64/8 Operations

• Displaying Level Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 5-5

• Defaulting the Level Select Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 5-5

• Performing an All-follow Take . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 5-6

• Performing a Breakaway Take . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 5-6

• Monitor Matrix Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 5-9

• Changing Panel LED Intensity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 5-11

• About the Protect LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 5-12

• Panel Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 5-12

• General Panel Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 5-13

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About the SCP 64/8

The SCP 64/8 is a 16-level panel with eight level breakaway capability. Using the RMS, the panel can be configured in one of two modes — either a single-destination, 64 source panel or a dual-destination, 32 source panel. If you send either one or two destinations to the panel from the RMS, the panel runs in either the single or dual destination mode, respectively. Refer to the “SCP 64/8” section on page 1-8 for a description of the panel’s main features.

The two figures below illustrate the main buttons and sections of the SCP 64/8 panel. Both configurations are shown. All buttons and sections are identical on both configurations except where noted.

Note: For simplicity, numeric labels are shown on the level, source and destination

buttons below. Your labels will differ depending upon the level, source and destination assignments in your facility.

Figure 0-1. SCP 64/8 Panel, Dual Destination Configuration

Figure 0-2. SCP 64/8 Panel, Dual Source Configuration

1) Level Select Section 3) Destination Select Button 5) Protect LED

2) Level Shift Button 4) Source Section 6) Source Select Button

1) Level Select Section

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Level 1

Level 5

Level 2

Level 6

Level 3

Level 7

Level 4

Level 8

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Lit

The figure below illustrates a typical Level Select Section.

Figure 0-3. Typical Level Select Section Display

The buttons in the Level Select Section perform two functions:

• Status Display

• Breakaway Selection

In the “breakaway” mode, the buttons allow you to select the level(s) that you want to include in a pending breakaway take. A half-button segment that is steadily lit is already included in the pending breakaway take selection. The blinking button segment indicates the most recently selected level. Refer to the “Performing a

Breakaway Take” section on page 5-6 for more information on breakaway takes.

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2) Level Shift Button

3) Destination Select Button

The Destination Select button (Dual Destination panels only) switches between the two assigned destinations. Each destination is programmed (assigned) from the routing switcher’s RMS tool (Router Management System). The lit half of the button indicates the selected destination.

Note: When you press the Destination Select button, the selected source (and the

associated level) may change accordingly.

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Src 1-32

Src 33-64

Source Labels 1-32

Source Labels 33-64

Dest 1

Dest 2

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Destination 2 Source Labels

4) Source Section

The Source Section provides 32 buttons, each of which represents a single source. All 64 sources are programmed (assigned) from the routing switcher’s RMS tool (Router Management System). When a source button is pressed, either the “all-follow take” or the “breakaway take” is sent to the destination. There is no TAK E button required.

Note: An “all-follow” take can include up to 16-levels, depending upon how your

Please note:

• For single-destination, 64 source panels, the labels for sources 1-32 are located on the

• For dual-destination, 32 source panels, the labels for destination 1’s sources (1-32) are

specific panel is mapped.

top half of each button, while labels for sources 33-64 are located on the bottom half. The appropriate half segment lights when selected.

Figure 0-4. Source Label Scheme, Single Destination Panel

located on the top half of each button, while labels for destination 2’s sources (1-32) are located on the bottom half of each source button. The appropriate half segment lights when selected.

Figure 0-5. Source Label Scheme, Dual Destination Panel

5) Protect LED

The Protect LED, when lit, indicates that a “Protect” or a “Lock” has been set for the selected destination — from another location. Protects and Locks can not be initiated on the SCP 64/8, but if one has been set elsewhere, its status can be displayed. Refer to the “About the Protect LED” section on page 5-12 for more information.

6) Source Select Button

The Source Select button (Single Destination panels only) switches the source buttons between sources 1-32 and 33-64. All sources are programmed (assigned) from the routing switcher’s RMS tool (Router Management System). The lit half of the button indicates the active group of sources.

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Displaying Level Status

Whether your panel is in “breakaway” or “all-follow” mode, the four buttons in the Level Select Section provide an easy way to check which levels from which sources are currently

being routed to the destination.

Use the following steps to display level status. The instructions apply to both single and dual-destination panels, except where noted.

1. For dual-destination panels only, press the Destination Select button to select the

destination for which you want to check status.

2. Press Level Shift to select the group of levels that you wish to “status” (either 1-4 or 5-8).

The lit portion of the button indicates the selected group.

3. In the Level Select Section, press the desired level button. The source button currently

associated with that level lights in the Source Section. This level-to-source “pairing” indicates that the selected level from the associated source is currently routed to the (selected) destination.

4. Press another Level Select button to check its status, or repeat the procedure from step 2

to select a level in the opposite group. Only one level can display status at a time.

Please note:

• The level mapping of each panel can differ, depending upon how each panel is configured

from the RMS. For example, if levels 7 and 8 are invalid on the particular destination device, those levels may be rendered inactive on your panel, and thus would not light.

• After an all-follow take is performed, the status of all levels will be identical. After a

breakaway take is performed, the status of each level may differ.

Defaulting the Level Select Buttons

In preparation for an all-follow or a breakaway take, the buttons in the Level Select Section should be returned to the default “all-follow” mode. This can be performed as follows:

• Press the blinking Level Select button. If all Level Select buttons turn off and the

button segment that you pressed blinks, your panel was already in the all-follow mode. To return to the mode, press the blinking Level Select button again.

• Press the blinking Level Select button. If the button segment turns off and another

button segment begins to blink, you have just cancelled one breakaway level. Continue pressing the blinking Level Select button segment, and if necessary, press Level Shift to switch level groups. When all button segments light (and the button that you pressed continues to blink), the default “all-follow” mode has been restored.

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Performing an All-follow Take

An “all-follow take” is one in which all assigned signal levels switch simultaneously, and no signal levels are broken away.

Use the following steps to perform an all-follow take on the SCP 64/8. The instructions apply to both single and dual-destination panels, except where noted.

1. Ensure that the buttons in the Level Select Section are in the default “all-follow” mode. Refer to the “Defaulting the Level Select Buttons” section on page 5-5 for instructions.

2. For dual-destination panels only, press the Destination Select button to choose the desired destination.

3. For single-destination panels only, press the Source Select button to choose the desired group of sources (1-32 or 33-64).

4. Choose the desired source in the Source Section. All assigned levels from the selected source are routed to the destination.

Once the all-follow take has been performed, all buttons in the Level Select Section will status the source that was just chosen.

Performing a Breakaway Take

A “breakaway take” is a special Take in which a subset of all available signal levels are sent to a destination. The following topics are discussed in this section:

• Breaking away one level from one source

• Breaking away multiple levels from one source

• Breaking away multiple levels from different sources

• Cancelling a breakaway take

Breaking Away One Level From One Source

Use the following steps to break away one level from a source and route it to the (selected) destination. The instructions apply to both single and dual-destination SCP 64/8 panels, except where noted.

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2. For dual-destination panels only, press the Destination Select button to choose the

desired destination.

3. Press the Level Shift button to choose the group (1-4 or 5-8) that contains the level that

you want to break away. When breaking away just one level, its easier to choose the group prior to entering the breakaway mode.

4. In the Level Select Section, press the blinking button. All Level Select buttons turn off

and the button that you pressed blinks. The section is now in the breakaway mode.

~ If the blinking button is the level that you want to break away, no further action is

necessary in the Level Select Section. Please continue with step 5 below.

~ If the blinking button is not the level that you want to break away, press the Level

5. For single-destination panels only, press the Source Select button to choose the desired

group of sources (1-32 or 33-64).

6. In the Source Section, press the desired button to complete the procedure. Only the

selected level from the source (that you just pressed) is routed to the destination.

Once the breakaway take has been performed, the buttons in the Level Select Section return to the default “all-follow” mode.

Breaking Away Multiple Levels From One Source

Use the following steps to break away two or more levels from a source. The instructions apply to both single and dual-destination SCP 64/8 panels, except where noted.

1. Ensure that the buttons in the Level Select Section are in the default “all-follow” mode.

This is the preferred starting point for a breakaway take. Refer to the “Defaulting the Level Select Buttons” section on page 5-5 for instructions.

2. For dual-destination panels only, press the Destination Select button to choose the

desired destination.

3. Press the Level Shift button to choose the group (1-4 or 5-8) that contains the first level

that you want to break away.

4. In the Level Select Section, press the blinking button. All Level Select buttons turn off

and the button that you pressed blinks. The section is now in the breakaway mode.

~ If the blinking button is one of the levels that you want to break away, please continue

with step 5.

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~ If the blinking button is not one of the multiple levels that you want to break away,

5. To add additional levels, press each desired Level Select button to add it to the breakaway group. Each new button that you press blinks, and the previously blinking button lights steadily. As required, use the Level Shift button to change groups.

In the sample breakaway selection below, levels 1 and 3 are pending for a breakaway take, and level 3 was the last button pressed (because it is blinking).

Note: You can remove levels from the breakaway group simply by toggling Level

Figure 0-6. Sample Breakaway Mode Display

Select buttons. Pressing a steadily lit button toggles it off. Pressing the blinking

button toggles it off, and causes the last-selected button to blink.

6. For single-destination panels only, press the Source Select button to choose the desired group of sources (1-32 or 33-64).

7. In the Source Section, press the desired button to complete the procedure. All selected levels from the source (that you just pressed) are routed to the destination.

Once the breakaway take has been performed, the buttons in the Level Select Section return to the default “all-follow” mode.

Breaking Away Multiple Levels From Different Sources

The SCP 64/8 does not allow you to break away multiple levels from different sources in one single operation. However, this function can easily be accomplished in two or more passes, by selecting a different level and a different source with each breakaway pass.

Use the following steps to break away two or more levels from two or more sources. The instructions apply to both single and dual-destination SCP 64/8 panels.

1. Follow the procedure for breaking away one level from one source, as outlined in the “Breaking Away One Level From One Source” section on page 5-6.

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2. Repeat step 1 as many times as required, each time selecting a different level and a

different source to route to the assigned destination.

Cancelling a Breakaway Take

If you are in the midst of the Breakaway Mode and need to cancel it for any reason (in order to return to the default “all-follow” mode), use the following steps. The instructions apply to both single and dual-destination SCP 64/8 panels.

1. If only one Level Select button is blinking, press it to cancel the breakaway mode and

return to the all-follow mode. Use the Level Shift button as necessary to change groups.

2. If more than one Level Select button is lit, press each steadily lit button to toggle it off,

then press the remaining blinking button to return to the all-follow mode. Use the Level

Shift button as necessary to change groups.

Monitor Matrix Mode

When the SCP 64/8 panel is in Monitor Matrix mode, and when a particular destination device is chosen, you can monitor that destination visually and aurally. You have the ability to see and hear the source that is routed to the destination, but you can not determine what the actual source is from the SCP 64/8 panel itself.

Because the SCP 64/8 can be configured as a single or dual-destination panel, two Monitor Matrix modes are possible:

• When configured as a single destination panel, if you want to use the Monitor Matrix

feature, the panel must be dedicated to that function exclusively, from the RMS.

• When configured as a dual destination panel, one of the two destinations can be assigned

to the Monitor Matrix function from the RMS.

In each case, the assignment of the Monitor Matrix function is performed on the RMS by typing the keyword “MMTRX” into one of the panel’s available destination entry boxes. Once the panel is programmed in this manner, the entire SCP 64/8 panel functions in the special Monitor Matrix mode — allowing you to monitor any of the panel’s available destinations.

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Note: The following important rules apply when the Monitor Matrix mode is selected

• The buttons in the Source Section (which are normally source selection buttons), become destination selection buttons.

• The normal procedure for taking a source becomes the process for taking a destination.

• The Protect LED is not valid during the Monitor Matrix mode.

Use the following steps to enable and utilize the Monitor Matrix mode:

1. Regardless of the mode (single or dual-destination), ensure that the Monitor Matrix mode is properly enabled from the RMS for your specific panel, with the keyword “MMTRX” entered. The feature will not operate otherwise.

2. Ensure that the panel is properly labeled:

• For a dual-destination panel, ensure that the correct portion of the Destination

(or dedicated) on the SCP 64/8 panel:

Select button is clearly labeled (for example, MMTRX or Mon Mtrx).

• For a single destination panel, ensure that the panel is clearly labeled as a Monitor

Matrix panel.

3. Ensure that the desired destinations are programmed from the RMS (into the Source Section buttons).

4. Ensure that the buttons in the Level Select Section are in the default “all-follow” mode. Refer to the “Defaulting the Level Select Buttons” section on page 5-5 for instructions.

5. For a dual-destination panel only, press the Destination Select button to choose the Monitor Matrix destination.

6. For single-destination panels only, press the Source Select button to choose the desired group of destinations (1-32 or 33-64).

7. To perform an all-follow Monitor Matrix take, in the Source Section (which now applies to destinations rather than sources) press the button for the desired destination device.

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8. If you want to break away a level (for purposes of monitoring split destinations), perform

the following steps:

• Press the Level Shift button to choose the group (1-4 or 5-8) that contains the level

that you want to break away.

•In the Level Select Section, press the blinking button. All Level Select buttons turn

off and the button that you pressed blinks. The section is now in the breakaway mode

•In the Source Section, press the desired “destination” button to perform the “breakaway” Monitor Matrix take.

Changing Panel LED Intensity

The SCP 64/8 includes a simple mode that allows you to change the intensity of the panel LEDs. Use the following steps to change LED intensity. The instructions apply to both single and dual-destination SCP 64/8 panels.

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1. Press and hold the Level Shift button.

2. While holding, press one of the first seven source buttons, as shown below.

Figure 0-7. Panel Brightness Adjustment

The first button is the brightest setting; the seventh button is the dimmest setting.

Note: Even on the dimmest setting the LEDs are never completely off.

3. Release the Level Shift button to complete the procedure.

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About the Protect LED

When a “Protect” or a “Lock” has been set elsewhere for the selected destination, the Protect LED lights.

Figure 0-8. Protect LED, Lit State

Protects and Locks can not be initiated or cleared from the SCP 64/8, but if one has been set elsewhere, its status can be displayed. Refer to the “Terms” section on page 1-3 for basic definitions of Lock and Protect.

When the Protect LED is lit, the selected source-to-destination routing can not be changed on the SCP 64/8 panel. If you attempt to make a “take” on the panel, no action is taken. However, on the initiating panel (the panel that programmed the Lock or Protect), the panel’s display flashes with a PROTECT warning, indicating that another panel has attempted a “take.”

Note: On the SCP 64/8 Dual Destination version, one destination may be protected

while the other may not. The Protect LED would light accordingly in this case.

In a Protect or Lock situation, if you need to perform a take to the protected destination, consult with your facility engineer to determine the “initiating” panel, and more important, to determine if the destination is still in use.

Panel Lock

Software Release 2.06 allows the user to lock the panel so no takes can be made. The panel will still status changes made from other sources.

• The user Locks the panel (Reference Figure 5-9) by pressing and holding the Level Shift Button and then pressing the Level 1 Button in sequence.

•To Unlock the panel repeat the sequence above.

Figure 0-9. Panel Lock Sequence

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Note the following important points regarding the SCP 64/8 panel in general:

• If the panel’s U-Net connection is lost, all blinking will stop in the Level Select Section.

• With the SCP 64/8 (and with other SCP panels), multiple panels may be assigned to the

same destination. In this case, changes made to a destination from another remote panel will track on the SCP 64/8, even though the changes were not made on the local panel itself. Changes made on your panel will also track on a remote panel (that is assigned to the same destination). Each panel will display the same status information in regards to levels and sources.

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This chapter provides setup and operating instructions for the SCP XY/16, a 16 level XY panel (all sources and all destinations). The following topics are discussed:

• About the SCP XY/16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 6-2

SCP XY/16 Operations

• Displaying Level Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 6-8

• Selecting a Destination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 6-9

• Performing an All-follow Take . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 6-12

• Performing a Breakaway Take . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 6-15

• Using the Protect Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 6-20

• Performing a Salvo Take . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 6-26

• Changing Attributes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 6-27

• Using the Chop Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 6-29

• Monitor Matrix Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 6-31

• Miscellaneous Panel Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 6-33

• General Panel Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 6-35

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About the SCP XY/16

The SCP XY/16 is a 16 level XY panel that provides full access to all sources and destinations connected to your routing switcher (including the monitor bus). Refer to the “SCP XY/16” section on page 1-9 for a brief description of the panel’s main features.

The figure below illustrates the main buttons and sections of the SCP XY/16 panel.

Note: For simplicity, numeric labels are shown on the level, source, destination and

group buttons below. Your labels will differ depending upon the level, source, destination and group assignments in your facility. As shown below, buttons without labels have no functions assigned.

Figure 0-1. SCP XY/16 PanelSections

1) Destination Display 6) Direct Source Select Section 11) Group Select Section

2) Destination Select Button 7) Salvo Button 12) Display Type Button

3) Direct Destination Select 8) Level Shift Button 13) Take Button

4) Protect Button 9) Attribute Button 14) Scroll Buttons

5) Source Display Section 10) Clear Button

1) Destination Display

The Destination Display is an eight-segment LED readout that shows the currently selected destination. The display can be switched between numeric and mnemonic (alphanumeric) modes using the Display Type button.

The figure below illustrates a typical mnemonic destination display.

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Figure 0-2. Mnemonic Destination Display

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In the mnemonic mode, the display typically shows up to five characters plus a three-digit extension, signifying a group name plus a specific device within that group.

In the numeric mode, the display typically shows up to three digits, signifying a device’s numeric identification (ID) as programmed with the RMS (Router Management System).

Figure 0-3. Numeric Destination Display

During the destination selection procedure, two other types of displays are used:

• A display consisting of all “dots” indicates the first step in the destination selection procedure. At this point, the panel is waiting for data entry.

Figure 0-4. Destination “Dots” Display, Awaiting Data Entry

• A display in which a question mark appears indicates that a group name has been selected, but an extension has not yet been entered.

Figure 0-5. Destination “Question Mark” Display, Awaiting Extension

Note: Each of the four examples illustrated above also apply to the eight Source Level

Status Dis plays — mnemonic, numeric, dots and question mark.

2) Destination Select Button

The Destination Select button begins, concludes or cancels the procedure for selecting a destination manually (rather than via a direct selection). When pressed initially, the button blinks to indicate that the panel is in the “destination select” mode. Please note:

•If the Destination Select button is pressed while an invalid destination is displayed, the button stops blinking, the Destination Display returns to its default state prior to pressing the button, and the current destination is retained.

•If the Destination Select button is pressed while a valid destination is displayed, the button stops blinking, the new destination is accepted, and the display updates with the new destination name.

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Each of the four buttons in the Direct Destination Select Section can be pre-programmed with a favorite (or frequently used) destination. By pressing a Direct Destination button, the destination is automatically selected, its name appears in the Destination Display, and the button lights to indicate that a direct destination is in use.

On the SCP XY/16 panel, each of the four buttons is dedicated to its assigned destination, but any of the available destinations on the entire routing switcher can be assigned. Each Direct Destination button is programmed from the routing switcher’s RMS tool.

4) Protect Button

The Protect button, when lit Red, indicates that either a Lock or a Protect has been enabled for the selected destination.

•In the “Protect” mode, all other panels are prevented from routing sources to a destination — or to a selected level of a destination.

•In the “Lock” mode, all panels (including the current panel) are prevented from routing sources to a destination — or to a selected level of a particular destination.

When you press Protect, the button blinks and allows you modify the current mode. Refer to the “Using the Protect Mode” section on page 6-20 for more information and complete operating instructions.

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5) Source Display Section

The Source Display Section provides status for all 16 levels of a given destination. You can easily view the sources assigned to each level, check each level’s validity, and select various levels for a pending breakaway take.

Figure 0-6. Source Display Section

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• The eight Source Level Status Displays provide status for up to 16 levels. Each

display is an eight-segment LED readout that shows the current source associated with that level, in either the numeric or mnemonic (alphanumeric) modes. The Display Type button is used to change display modes. The Level Shift button switches the eight displays between the two groups of levels (1-8 and 9-16).

• The eight Level Select buttons are divided in half, and each segment can be lit

independently. The top half displays the button’s level 1-8 assignment, while the bottom half displays the button’s level 9-16 assignment (for example, Video, Audio1, Audio2, Timecode, etc.).

• The buttons perform two functions.

~A lit segment always indicates a valid level — one that can be selected for a

breakaway take. If a segment is not lit, that level is not valid for the current destination, and can not be included in a breakaway take. If all 16 levels were valid, all buttons would be fully lit.

~ Pressing a valid Level Select button allows you to include that level in a

breakaway take, and assign a source to that level for routing to the destination.

• The eight unused buttons in the Source Display Section are reserved for future use.

6) Direct Source Select Section

Each of the eight buttons in the Direct Source Select Section can be pre-programmed with a favorite (or frequently used) source. By pressing a Direct Source button, the source is “taken” and immediately routed to the selected destination, all associated level information appears in the Source Display Section, and the button lights to indicate that a direct source is in use.

Note: The button will light only if all valid levels match the selected source in an

all-follow take situation. If a Direct Source button is used in a breakaway take situation, the button will not light after Take is pressed, because all valid levels are now different.

On the SCP XY/16 panel, each of the eight buttons is dedicated to its assigned source, but any of the available sources on the entire routing switcher can be assigned. Each Direct Source button is programmed from the routing switcher’s RMS tool.

7) Salvo Button

A Salvo is a group of “Ta ke s” or commands that are stored in the RMS and programmed in the RMS. Salvos are similar to “macro” keys that you can program on a PC. For example, a Salvo Take might be programmed to route bars and tone to 10 different VTRs — at the touch of one button.

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Pressing the Salvo button on the SCP XY/16 panel allows you to run one of 32 pre-defined command lists. The panel simply chooses the Salvo number and issues the “Take” command. Refer to the “Performing a Salvo Take” section on page 6-26 for complete instructions.

8) Level Shift Button

The Level Shift button switches the displays in the Source Display Section between the two groups of levels (1-8 and 9-16). The lit portion serves two functions:

• It indicates the levels that are currently shown on the eight Source Displays — for status purposes.

• It indicates the group of levels that can be chosen with the Level Select buttons — for including a level in a pending breakaway take.

9) Attribute Button

10) Clear Button

The Clear button, when pressed during a data entry mode (such as the source or destination selection procedure), safely cancels the mode and returns the panel to a normal “status” condition with no buttons blinking. If an entry was in progress, the Destination Display or the array of eight Source Displays return to their previous assignment(s). The Clear button effectively allows you to begin an entry procedure again.

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11) Group Select Section

The buttons in the Group Select Section allow you to select source and destination “group” names (and extensions). The twenty buttons are divided in half. The top half displays the button’s source group name, while the bottom half displays the button’s destination group name.

Figure 0-7. Group Select Button Naming Scheme

A “group” represents a category of devices, and up to 20 source and 20 destination groups can be programmed from the routing switcher’s RMS tool, and used on the SCP XY/16 panel. Each group can contain up to 1000 sources or destinations, providing you with a convenient and simple way to address large numbers of devices.