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1. k File Name Display Resolution 1080p 50H2 Update To Module Flash 64 Making Adjustments 1 In the Option menu click Adjustment Style Master MEC_800711 1 Group fi Select ID or Add To Other Group oO 2 m 2 op ft ow Ss oe le ge z ie a Ie lig CSG a a ee aa is Sub ID D l G 2 G J g a Image Window amp Label Switch w L Ww L DI Minu BI M maez El E Image El E Images E T T mageh l F T Images E FF Image Pi IT TF Image Load File save File Fader Control Image Trim Position Fine Adjustment Size Fine Adjustment set Audio Source set Comes 65 2 The following screen appears Image Adjustment Select mage Window e Clc mc mc me mc mr mem Parameters Brightness Dan al el Sharpness fe a Saturation eu KI Ch Offset jo a Contrast 74 4 rl onse br we FE al a HD HEnh Gain gt venhThesh 4 HEnh Thresh 4 A Tal HLE Gain gt wenn F HLE Thresh HDE Gain lt HDE Thresh 4 Color Key Higher Sea Red CGreen C Blue bk 4 Color Rey Lower C All Red Green Blue 4 f Green Blue al ALL O Bed Green Blue Ll H Cancel Default 3 You can adjust the input signal such as Brightness 0 255 Saturation 0 127 Contrast 0 127 and Hue 128 127 parameters directly by using the sliders Click the Default button on the lower right portion of the screen to reset the values to2. Position 3 GND turns on main Tally for window 2 Position 4 GND turns on secondary Tally for window 2 Position 5 GND turns on main Tally for window 3 Position 6 GND turns on secondary Tally for window 3 Position 7 GND turns on main Tally for window 4 Position 8 GND turns on secondary Tally for window 4 Frame Lock Allows you to turn on with checkmark or off the output display to be synchronized with the input source When frame lock is enabled the modules help maintain image continuity to create a virtual canvas Click on the item to toggle between on off Importing Exporting Label Allows you to import label from export label to Microsoft Excel or Notepad to be edited externally Settings Set Output Mode Settings Set Output Mode Reconnect Serial Port Reconnect Serial Port System Parameter F Group Parameter k System Parameter Module Parameter Group Parameter F Import Et p Module Parameter Export Ext Label ANSI Import i txt Export Ext k Label ANSI All Fw HW Info 46 The convenient way is to export the file label as a BMP Label Unicode or Label ANSI txt file by assigning a filename when the next screen appears File name Label TXT Save as type Po os Edel TT Cancel By using Microsoft Notepad edit the text in the file starting with Group 1 and Module 1 When you are done editing the label highlig
3. video inputs e RJ 50 GPI terminal block adapter is provided for Tally or loading presets e Upto 26 presets configurations can be saved and recalled from the modules Flash EEPROM e Compatible with MCC 8004 modules 1 3 Identifying the Front Hardware Component AVITECH Ref Component Description Power LED Lights green when the MCC 8001U is powered on 1 4 Identifying the Rear Hardware Components 0 2 0 DVI I Output 3 DVI I Output 4 Vid ge IE d 100 2bovAc ELLA 4 2 DVI I Output 1 DVI I Output 2 WW ont RS 485 in put o 0 Ref Label Component Description OQ DVI I Output 1 2 3 4 DVI I connectors for output to display monitors Video Input 1 2 3 4 BNC connectors for HD SD SDI Composite video inputs e 12VDC Power connector for connecting the power adapter RS 232 RS 232 connector for signal from PC 100 250V AC Power jack for connecting the AC power cord ID Rotary dial to assign unique addresses in systems with two or more units a CPI RJ 50 connector for GP input output 6 RS 485 in out RS 485 connectors for serial cascading input output Dip switches For updating the firmware 1 5 Getting Your MCC 8001U Ready for Use Basic Hardware Connections Perform the following steps to get your MCC 8001U series up and running NOTE The steps outlined next would depend on the type of configuration you wish to set up Connect up to four BNC cables t
4. Image Window amp Label Switch W L W L DI Fini BI PF maez El TV Image3 TT Images p TT Images Pi T VT Images E FF Image E F Image Load File cave File Fader Control Adjustment Image Trim Position Fine Adjustment Size Fine Adjustment Get Audio Source Set Gon 4 Exit the Galaxy program and select Yes when prompted to save to flash memory Save System Files to Flash Allows you to save all configuration settings to flash memory If the system configuration has been changed save the changes first before continuing the other configuration settings The progress of saving to flash memory will be displayed 24 Turning On Off All Labels TSL To turn on off all labels TSL for all the modules regardless of the group it belongs to click ON OFF Return Group Index to Default One Module Per Group Save System Files To Flash All Meters All Labels All Clocks All TSL Module Cascade Series Advanced Clear Alarm Message Locked state Clear Tally Status MEC Properties Setup Module to Speaker ID Setup Group Module Cascade Series The DVI Switch function is not available for your MCC 8001U Use the Cascade Series function to change the ID number designation only this will not affect the actual physical connection of the MCC 8001U DVI Switch Module Cascade Series Group 1 Fr Circular mode A H DV Switch Cascade Seres Cascade ln DWI Output v xj v x DWI Output W A Pa
5. Upon clicking Group Parameter the menu appears as shown next Group Reset Label Border Tally Alarm COM A Safe rea TSL Output Timing Frame Lock Group Reset Allows you to refresh all modules belonging to the same group Label There are two hierarchies for setting the Label properties One can affect the entire group while the other affects a single window 21 For an Entire Group To set the label properties perform the following steps NOTE Make sure to turn on all labels see previous section before setting the label properties Select Settings gt Group Parameter gt Label to adjust the Font Color BG background Color and font Size for all labels in the group Label Properties Group f Align Left O Center T BMP Label OSD Position Total Characters 302 T Line 1 Line 2 Fil Background All Process Text Transparency Switch Transparency W a OF Cancel Update 28 For an Individual Window 1 Right click the mouse on a window and select Label to enter in the text Size Full Screen Check Signal Border TSL Aspect Auto Detect Safe rea Set Alarm 2 Keep in mind that each window supports one line of text up to 30 characters Label Properties Process C Alen Left f Center T BMP Label Total Characters 302 7 OSD Position Line 1 Input 7 Line 2 Line 3 Line 4 Font Color B G Color Ei Size fi OD Label Outs
6. a a MM E e AE IMITA MM A At Se A E A 10 01 Sid 1 Cancel Update 20 Advanced Upon clicking Advanced the following screen appears Software Parameter e Use Broadcast Load File Automated Backup Files to Hard Drive Backup Path C Avitech_M COABackU pi Browse No Signal size refer to e Use Broadcast Load File For loading preset switching resolution group reset When this option is enabled with checkmark the Galaxy program will broadcast the command to every module allowing for simultaneous execution of the command NOTE This feature should always be enabled Automated Backup Files to Hard Drive By default the Galaxy program will save all backup files to the C Avitech MCC BackUp folder You may change this by clicking Browse to select a different location to save the backup information No Signal size refer to When the window is unable to detect a signal this will serve as the basis for the Galaxy program to adjust the window size NTSC maximum window size is 816x465 PAL maximum window size is 816x560 Clear Alarm Message Locked State Use this function to remove all the alarm messages that were previously saved 26 Clear Tally Status When running Tally via RS 232 use this function in the Galaxy program to close it If not then use the ASCH Z command to close Tally via RS 232 Group Parameter The following setup affects all the modules in the selected group only
7. successful NOTE Shutdown and startup of MCC 8001U needs to be done to completely update the MCU 8051 firmware 3 2 Resetting to the Factory default State To reset your MCC 8001U to the factory default state perform the following Steps 1 Power off the MCC 8001U by unplugging the power cord 2 Push the number 2 dip switch located on the MCC 8001U rear panel downward to the ON position 3 Power on the MCC 8001U by plugging in the power cord for 20 seconds make sure that power 1s available 4 Power off the MCC 8001U again by unplugging the power cord 5 Push back the number 2 dip switch upward to the default position 6 Power on the MCC 8001U again by plugging in the power cord 80 DDC Display Data Channel Group screen Latest File Master Module Module File Preset File Rotary ID A Glossary VESA standard for communication between a monitor display and a video adapter Using DDC a monitor can inform a computer s video card about its properties such as maximum resolution and color depth to ensure that the user 1s presented with valid options for configuring the display A collective number of video or image windows showing on a monitor display Basically the Group defined here is the display device that is connected to the last module s DVI I Output port Since the MCC 8001U window is shown in full screen mode and connected directly to the monitor display so one module should be treated
8. switch 1 signifies ON while 0 signifies OFF NOTE Each video input will occupy a whole display so each video will be treated as one roup For example the MCC 8001U can accept two inputs at the same time so MCC 8001U will be recognized as two groups and for each group there will be only one module MM and one processing video PP If cascading three MCC 8001Us together the corresponding format for output 1 from the third MCC 8001U rotary ID 2 will be 050101 11 The following is a list of available ASCII Z commands for the MCC 8001U ZC Format Function Description Examples ZL Format Function ZC GGMMPP BJorder L abel RRRGGGBBB red ratio 000 255 green ratio 000 255 blue ratio 000 255 NoDimColor to set the border of the window with without 3D effect and the label s background color B order to signify the border of the window L abel to signify the label s background color NoDimColor to signify the border s 3D effect You can add NoDimColor to remove the border s 3D effect Just enter NDC to signify NoDimColor ZC 010101 B 000255000 sets the border color of group 1 module 1 window 1 as dim green with 3D effect ZC 010101 B 000255000 ndc sets the border color of group 1 module 1 window 1 as pure green but without 3D effect ZC 200101 L 255000000 sets the label background color of group 20 module 1 window 1 as dim RED with 3D effect ZC 020202 B 2
9. the factory default 66 Avitech ASCII Protocol The MCC 8001U supports the ASCII command prompt interface you can use HyperTerminal to control your MCC 8001U The serial port RS 232 on the MCC 8001U can also be used to interface with a third party controller for control over RS 232 This chapter familiarizes you with using the Avitech ASCII Protocol AAP of the MCC 8001U via Microsoft Windows HyperTerminal function as an example 2 1 Setting the RS 232 Port Before using the ASCII Z command interface make sure that the COM A RS 232 port on the MCC 8001U is set at Normal 8 bit data 1 stop bit no parity and no flow control The default baud rate is 57600 bps To correctly use the ASCII Z commands use the Galaxy program s default Group and Module Number for the MCC 8001U Refer to the Galaxy program s User Manual for details 67 NOTE e To set COM A to Normal Click Settings gt Group Parameter gt COM A When the next screen appears select Normal on the Mode drop down menu Then click OK e Disconnect the SCP keypad if that is connected Set Serial Port Communication EN Setting Com A PS pl Sei Baud Rate 57600 bps r Mode Normal r Detect Slave Module Mode Cancel 2 2 Setting the HyperTerminal s COM Port To set the HyperTerminal s COM Port perform the following steps l Click Start gt All Programs gt Accessories gt Communications gt HyperTerminal to startup the Win
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11. 2 port of MCC 8001U ID 0 you may need to use a USB to RS 232 converter cable for computer with USB input output only ID O ID 1 Connect to computer 5 Connect the power cables to the two MCC 8001U and make sure that power is available Connect to power Connect to power IMPORTANT When cascading with MCC 8004 module the MCC 8001U becomes slave to the MCC 8004 so make sure to set the baud rate of the MCC 8001U to 57600 bps before cascading see the later section for instructions on setting the baud rate 11 1 6 Using the Galaxy Program The Galaxy program is designed to be used with Avitech Multiviewer modules A small yet powerful program it uses very little system resource and will not take up much hard drive space best of all no installation is required This software can be used on your PC or laptop computer and may even be run through an external portable device but should not be run from a read only device such as an optical disc This section introduces the Galaxy program for setting up your system NOTE Make sure the MCC 8001U is powered on and connected properly to your computer see previous section before launching the Galaxy program To optimize the usage of your Avitech MCC 8001U perform the following steps to configure it using the Galaxy program 1 Use the serial cable to connect by configuring your computer s COM port to bel 10 2 Run the Galaxy program by double clicking the Galaxy V311
12. 55000000 ndc sets the border color of group 2 module 2 window 2 as red but without 3D effect ZC 030303 L 000000255 sets the label background color of group 3 module 3 window 3 as blue with 3D effect ZL GGMMPP 00 255 transparency 000000000 RRRGGGBBB signifies the text color 000000000 RRRGGGBBB signifies the label color TEXT label text string 50 ASCII characters maximum to set the label s transparency text and text color 12 Examples ZL GGMMPP 0 255000000 000000255 CNN News Station sets GGMMPP to no transparency text color red label color blue with text CNN News Station NOTE All windows will share the same label transparency setting That is upon changing one window s label transparency all other window s label transparency will also be changed simultaneously ZM Format ZM GGMMPP resolution number Function to change the output resolution the resolution number refers to the list of resolutions the MCC 8001U supports Description Vertical Frequency Resolution 50 Hz 1920 x 1200 C RSC S 3 Examples ZN Format Function Examples ZM 010000 10 sets all the modules in group 1 to display at 16001200 resolution at 60 Hz vertical frequency and automatically arrange all windows to the optimum size and position ZM 000000 9 sets all the modules in all the groups to have a 1280x1024 resolution at 60 Hz vertical frequency ZN GGMMPP option A larm
13. B order E xtend label background L abel R atio aspect S afe area V ideo format display 1 on 0 off to turn on off various options ZN GGMM00 L 0 turns GGMM s label off ZN GGMMPP B 1 turns GGMMPP border on ZN GGMMPP S 0 turns GGMMPP s safe area off NOTE Each ASCII command can only serve one purpose multiple options on one command will not be recognizable ZP Format Function ZP GGMMPP L oad filename GP load filename from RAM ZP GGMMPP S ave filename GP save filename to RAM ZP GGMMPP L oad load the configuration from EEPROM ZP GGMMPP S ave save the configuration to EEPROM ZP GGMMPP Load Latest load the latest configuration load a previously saved preset or save current layout to a preset 14 Description Examples ZR Format Function Examples ZT Format Function Description If the filename includes space s use double quotation marks to signify the complete filename If the filename is not specified when saving the file system will backup the file into memory ZP 000000 L 1 GP1 sets all the modules in all the groups to load the previously saved 1 GP1 preset file ZP 020000 S 2 GP2 saves the current layout of all modules in group 2 to a preset file 2 GP2 ZP 000000 S saves the file of all modules in all the groups into memory ZR GGMMPP SD width rate SD height rate HD width ratio HD height ratio to lo
14. Color Label Border and Flash NOTE Tally 1 and Tally 2 can trigger either Label or Border but there is only one border or label If both Tally 1 and Tally 2 are triggered simultaneously the display priority will be Tally 1 then Tally 2 32 Setting Alarm Properties Allows you to setup the notification when a signal is missing For an Entire Group To set the alarm properties select Settings gt Group Parameter gt Alarm to set the Process Video Alarm Switch adjust the Signal Type s Font Color and B G background Color for alarm in the group You can also lock the video alarm Alarm Properties Group jw Module Alarm Switch W Process Alarm Switch Borders GPO All Process Response time WV Video Alarm Switch Red Flash E ose All Signal In or Abnormal to Normal E E E no al Signal Out or TNomal to Abnormal Da 4 Da A 276 A Alarm Lock lv Video Io e Threshold Voltage T al H armar T a El W Signal Type Signal Type Fort Cor MY zenter cor D i i RS cos For an Individual Window To set the alarm properties for an individual window right click the mouse on the window and select Set Alarm e Module Process Alarm Switch to turn on the alarm setting make sure that both options are enabled with check mark e Video Alarm Switch to turn on off the no video signal You may set the image border to be Red or to Flash as warning 33 e GPO to assign a GPO contact closure to
15. D IT Chipi f Chip2 TI Chip3 Chip4 Style MCC8001U 8668 ye DS80C400 021 Z Baudrate OC Delay Time fi D Browse Reset EEPROM Rainierdx1 y File Pathy OOOO MCC8001U MCU 8051 C Others 4911015 BootLoader 411015 CB Firmware Rainier4U1 MB 1601 KR fi Jr Ping 1D Firmware 5 Select the COM port number you are using to connect the MCC 8001U to the PC from the COM drop down menu 6 Click to select Chip 1 when using the MCC 8001U 1 or click to select Chip 1 and Chip 2 when using the MCC 8001U 2 or click to select Chip 1 Chip 2 Chip 3 and Chip 4 when using the MCC 8001U 4 7 Click the Browse button to specify the location of the firmware file and select MCC 8001U 4 hex NOTE Make sure that the point to point network connection method is being used Using this method would help prevent failure during the update firmware process 8 Click the Update button located on the left lower portion of the screen 8 9 When the next screen appears pull off the power cord from the power jack to shutdown the MCC 8001U then re attach the power cord to restart the MCC 8001U within 15 seconds NOTE Shutdown and startup of MCC 8001U needs to be completed within 15 seconds If not then an error message will appear on screen You will then need to redo steps 4 to 8 again to update the 8668 firmware MCU 8051 Firmware To update the MCU 8051 firmware perform the following steps 1 Run the Galaxy program
16. Driver Signing lets you make sure that installed drivers are compatible with Windows Windows Update lets you set up how Windows connects to Windows Update for drivers Hardware Profiles amp Hardware profiles provide a way for you to set up and store different hardware configurations Hardware Profiles See information about your computer system and change settings for hardware performance and automatic upda gt gt e Keyboard Mouse Network Connections 93 05 Regional and Scanners and Scheduled Language Cameras Tasks e System Taskbar and User Accounts Start Menu 5 The following screen should show Prolific USB to Serial Comm Port COM3 6 E Device Manager GR Computer Seo Disk drives ER Display adapters o Jl WD CD ROM drives aS Floppy disk controllers SS Floppy disk drives Ge Human Interface Devices CH IDE ATAJATAPI controllers D Ee Keyboards D Mice and other pointing devices e 8 Monitors E del Ports COM amp LPT po YY Communications Port COML AN Communications Pork COM as ECP Printer Port LPT1 Prolific USB to Serial Comm Port ir CO 3 ag Sound video and game controllers ae System devices H Universal Serial Bus controllers Double click on this item and the following screen appears Select the Port Settings tab and then click the Advanced button Prolific USB to Serial Comm Port COM3 Properties B ajx General Fort Settings Driver Bits per second ERM
17. Fader Control Adjustment Image Trim Position Fine Adjustment Size Fine Adjustment Set Audio Source Set Con 61 3 Enter a unique filename for the preset and select OK to save Save File Directory G dech VECS E BE x e Flash File Mame Display Resolution Update To Module Flash Cancel When using the GPI use the numbers 1 8 for your preset names The file extension GP will be automatically added to the file name Repeat the above steps for each additional presets After you are done creating presets load the file that you want to be the master layout which gets loaded when the MCC 8001U is powered on Close the Galaxy program and select Yes when prompted to save to flash 62 Loading File 1 In the Option menu click Load File Style Master MCC_8001U 1 Group k fi Select ID or Add To Other Group oO 2 m 2 op ft ow Ss oe le ge z ie a Ie lig CSG a a ee aa is Sub ID D l G 2 G J g a Image Window amp Label Switch w L Ww L DI Minu BI M maez El E Image El E Images E FP mageh l F T Images E FF Image ml IT TF Image save File Fader Control Adjustment Image Trim Position Fine Adjustment Size Fine Adjustment Set Audio Source set Com 63 2 Select a saved file then click OK to load the preset Load File ES E Group Group crop Group Group AILGP1 Cascade GP1 Features GP1 GQuad 169 GP1 Quad 43 GP1 Rainier 4017
18. I Data bits fe f Parity None sl Stop bits Dn H Flow control Nowe xl Advanced Restore Defaults 7 Make sure that the COM Port Number is set to COM1 then click OK Advanced Settings for COM1 Select lower settings to correct connection problems Select higher settings for faster performance Receive Butter Low 1 High 14 DA Transmit Buffer Low 1 J High 16 16 COM Port Humber COM w Cascading To cascade two Avitech MCC 8001U perform the following steps 1 Set the Rotary ID on the first Avitech MCC 8001U to 0 and set the Rotary ID on the second Avitech MCC 8001U to 1 can be other values as long as both are different from each other s setting IDO ID 1 IMPORTANT When cascading two or more modules up to 15 maximum make sure each module gets assigned a unique rotary ID or it will cause input conflicts 10 2 Connect one end of the RS 485 cable to the RS 485 out port of MCC 8001U ID 0 and the other end to the RS 485 in port of MCC 8001U ID1 RS 485 output ID 0 to RS 485 input ID 1 3 Connect one end of the DVI cable to the DVI I Output 1 2 3 4 port of MCC 8001U ID 1 and the other end to the monitor display you may need to use a DVI to VGA adapter for monitor display with VGA input IDO Connect to display monitor ID 1 4 Connect one end of the RS 232 cable to the computer s RS 232 port and the other end to the RS 23
19. Slave Module Mode Cancel 35 2 Select the Setting COM A option 3 Set the Baud Rate NOTE When cascading with the MCC 8004 the baud rate should set to 57600 bps 4 Select the Mode e Normal for configuring the serial port of the module with PC configuration and control e TSL for configuring the serial port of the module with TSL connection The initialization process is different so the same TSL connection for other Avitech products may not function correctly with the MCC 8001U without additional changes 5 After setting COM A you may be prompted to close the Galaxy program and power cycle shutdown and restart the module Safe Area Select Settings gt Group Parameter gt Safe Area and the following screen appears Safe Area jw Enable ue 26 ara 74 W Display 4 3 markers Cancel Update 36 The following should be noted when setting the safe area e Luminance is reduced outside the safe area e Enable can be enabled disabled for each source window By using the slider freely adjust the horizontal Left and Right and vertical Top and Bottom markers e Display 4 3 markers fixed 4 3 markers vertical yellow lines delineates the 4 3 area in a 16 9 window MMT TSL The MCC 8001U includes one RS 232 port that is used for connecting to a PC for configuration control and connecting to TSL controller One TSL port of the TSL controller is needed for connecting to th
20. TSL Aspect Auto Detect Safe Ores Set Alarm 53 Check Signal To display the video signal being fed into the selected window right click the mouse on a particular window and click Check Signal The following screen appears Signal Type SD_SDI_PAL Turning On Off the Label 1 The Option window has a check box that can be used to turn off the label L for each window Style gt Master MEC_800711 1 COM Group Jo fi Select ID or 4dd To Other Group o gt Eege Image Window amp Label Switch WHOL W zl Mjn Pl rage E El Images wi ia Imaged TT mages al TP Nmages es E Image E im Image Load File cave File Fader Control Adjustment Image Trim Position Fine Adjustment Size Fine Adjustment Get Audio Source 2 To turn off a label find the check box that represents the selected window and check to enable or un check to disable the Label 54 3 Upon right clicking on a particular window select Label and the following screen appears Refer to a previous section for details on setting the Label Properties Label Properties Process C Align Left f Center BMP Label Total Characters 304 7 O50 Position Line 1 Line 2 Line 3 Line 4 Font Color D B G Color E Size fi OD Label Outside BMP Label Font Type Fill Background All Process Text Transparency Switch Transparency ja d Cancel Update NOTE When o
21. User s Manual MCC 8001U Revision 1 0 July 2009 WARNING Do not attempt to disassemble your MCC 8001U device Doing so may void your warranty There are no serviceable parts inside Please refer all servicing to qualified personnel TRADEMARKS All brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies COPYRIGHT The information in this manual is subject to change without prior notice No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical for any purpose without the express written permission of Avitech International Corporation Avitech International Corporation may have patents patent applications trademarks copyrights or other intellectual property rights covering the subject matter in this document Except as expressly written by Avitech International Corporation the furnishing of this document does not give you any license to patents trademarks copyrights or other intellectual property of Avitech International Corporation or any of its affiliates TECHNICAL SUPPORT If you have any questions regarding the information provided in this guide call our technical support help line at 425 885 3863 or our toll free help line at 1 877 AVI TECH You can also email to support avitechvideo com Table of Contents WV ANE ANU a PP o E E E E E iii Extended Warranty Options cccccsssceccseseeeceeseeeceesseecseaseeessaseeess
22. aaeees IV Services and Repairs Outside the Warranty Period a01nn0nnnn0nnnannnneannns Iv Regulatory Informati0N oooonccocnconcciccnncnncconononancnnnnonnronannnnnronaronannenannns V Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement V European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices 0 00nn000nn0aann vi Statements Of Compliance occccoccnccoccncconnnoconnnonannnonanncnonnnonanonenanenes vi Australia and New Zealand C Tick Marking and Compliance Notice vil Statement Of Complance eee cecceceeececeeeeeceeeeeseeeeseeeeesaeeesaeeeees vii E e PAP viii Ee seran oa tala Vi ADOUFIIS Mana EE Ix T en aCe plano DE 1 a WR Package COMINGS ended essen nates eras 1 1 2 Product TEE 2 Ree EE 3 Operating Features 4 1 3 Identifying the Front Hardware Component 4 1 4 Identifying the Rear Hardware Components occcoooccccncccnnnccnnccnnnncconnnos 5 1 5 Getting Your MCC 8001U Ready for US ooccoocccccccoccncococcocononcnnnnnos 6 Basic Hardware Connections occcccocccnconoccnnononcnncnnnnononnnnnnnnnonnononnnninnos 6 e cacl a Renn een ee ee A E A 10 1 6 Using the Galaxy Program cooccccccccccncccoccncononcnnonnnnononnononononcnnnnnanenoos 12 Module Layout WiNdOW oooocccccoccnccoccnccnccnnnncnnnnncnononcnconcncnnnrncnnnnnnnnoos 16 Galaxy Control WINDOW suse conocia ivi ear 17 Mouse Right click Men 53 2 Avitech ASCII Brotocol NENNEN ENEE NNN NENNEN EEN 67 2 1 Setting the RS 232 POM EE 67 2 2 Se
23. alarm so that the alarm creates a voltage supports up to 5 V on the contact when it is triggered e All Process Response Time to set the no video alarm response time from 0 23 to 23 seconds e Alarm Lock once the signal gets lost but re gains it back afterwards the warning will still be shown on the screen This feature is to notify you a problem happened but no one noticed it right away e Signal Type sets the signal s font and background color When this option is enabled the video s signal type will be displayed on the monitor display II mmm E Signal Type 34 To clear the alarm lock message select Settings gt System Parameter gt Clear Alarm Message Locked State Return Group Index to Default One Module Per Group Save System Files To Flash All Labels All TSL Module Cascade Series Advanced Clear Alarm Message Locked state Clear Tally Status NOTE For MCC 8001U 2 4 the GPO alarm will be activated when any of the two four modules lose the signal source Setting COM Port By default the COM port 1s set to normal and baud rate set to 57600 bps to configure the serial port of the module with PC for configuration and control To set the COM port perform the following steps 1 Select Settings gt Group Parameter gt COM A The following screen appears Set Serial Port Communication EN Setting Com A Baud Rate 57600 bps Mode Normal r Detect
24. as one group For MCC 8001U 2 there are two sub modules in this case and should be treated as two groups Contains the layout that gets loaded every time the module is powered on Connects to the PC via RS 232 cable to function as the controlling module when cascading more than one module the module s sys file contains the module ID model name IP address Tally configuration data the preset s gpx file contains the layout label border configuration data A circular dip switch used to set a unique ID to each Selector Switch MCC 8001U module The rotary ID selector switch s range spans from 0 9 and then from A F For the Galaxy program to recognize specific modules in a group each module in a group setting HAS to have a unique ID number When ran the program will detect a module s specific ID and add unity to it Therefore if a module has an ID of 1 the program will detect it as ID2 while an ID of 2 will be detected as ID3 and so forth 01 Slave Module Sub ID System File Module that is cascaded with and controlled by the master module Used in identifying the sub module s unique ID For MCC 8001U 2 there are two sub modules Sub ID 1 is to identify the Video Input 1 and DVI I Output 1 ports while Sub ID 2 is to identify the Video Input 2 and DVI I Output 2 ports the system agi file contains the group number and group cascading module s configuration data 82
25. by double clicking the Galaxy V311 exe file Click Others when the following screen appears Communication Modes r Serial Port ls Fast P Rainierda dd 4alw 4dlv Ce Automatically Search Iw MS ell Ge 7 User Define User Define bp C Automatically Search 2 When the following screen appears select CB RS232 and on the Style drop down menu select MCC8001U MCU 8051 Update BIOS CB RS232 com 1 Ip LS 3 rth E Style MCCS001U MCU 8051 te E d lay Time D a DS80C400 02 1 Baudrate Delay Time 1 Browse i Rainier4x1 y a esou sees MCC8001U MCU 8051 C Otherd 4211015 BootLoader 2411015 CB Firmware B hb Jr 0 151 ww T Firmware 3 Select the COM port number you are using to connect the MCC 8001U to the PC from the COM drop down menu 9 Click the Browse button to specify the location of the firmware file and select AT MCC8001 MCU hex NOTE Make sure that the point to point network connection method is being used Using this method would help prevent failure during the update firmware process Push the number 1 dip switch located on the MCC 8001U rear panel a n 1 b 11 ON downward to the ON position Click the Update button located on the left lower portion of the screen Push back the number 1 dip switch upward to the default position Reboot unplug and re plug the power cord the MCC 8001U when MCU 8051 firmware update 1s
26. ck and adjust the video ratio ZR GGMM01 4 3 16 9 sets GGMMO1 SD video ratio as 4 3 HD video as 16 9 ZR 000000 16 9 43 sets all windows SD video ratio as 16 9 HD video as 4 3 ZR GGMMPP 7 12 7 12 sets GGMMPP s SD and HD video ratio as 7 12 ZR GGMMPP 0000 disables the function by setting the width rate or height rate 0 ZT GGMMPP 1 Tally 1 2 Tally 2 1 on 0 off color index number turn on or off the Tally for a window or all the windows in a group The color index number is a list of colors that the Tally can be Designate the action of the Tally The following table shows the color index 9 Index Color Red Green Examples ZT 000000 2 1 6 activate Tally 2 for all the window s in all the module s for all the group s with pink color ZT 01020310 close Tally 1 for group 1 module 2 window 3 NOTE Upon changing a Tally color the same color is applied to the other Tally of the same module ZX Format ZX GGMMPP label text include the quotation marks font size where 0 is the current font size 1 4 are the available font size background extend 0 is do not extend 64 is extend outside video 0 is inside video 128 is outside video Function to change the label text and font size as well as specify the inner outer video Examples ZX 000000 Input 1 Input 1 will appear as the label for all the window s in all the module s of all the group s ZX 000000 3 s
27. dows HyperTerminal function Set the HyperTerminal s COM port to the following settings same as R e S 232 port setting Baud Rate 57600 Data Bits 8 Parity None Stop Bits 1 Flow Control None 68 2 3 Entering the ASCII Z Command Interface To startup the ASCII Z command interface perform the following steps 1 Connect the HyperTerminal s COM port PC to the MCC 8001U RS 232 port and make sure that power supply is available 2 Connect the power cord to the MCC 8001U so that it will use the default baud rate 57600 bps to transmit the startup signal Djs e13 0l8 AXl10xx family bootloader v2 0 0 1 Execute Runtim 2 Download pi via R5232 3 Download runtime via Ethernet 4 Download new bootloader via Ethernet Please input 1 2 3 or 4 to execute above Wait runtime code Starting up Initializing 12 bus in DC EST DC RIIT I2C_MASTER_MODE OK Initializing GCONFIG Read EEPROM data EEPROM DATA 21 bc 03 80 30 00 Ge 00 00 21 23 00 f2 05 10 e id 19 87 00 ff ff ff ff 10 03 00 a c 00 ff ff tt ff Initializing software timer module 0Kt Module ID is 0x3 UB_FPGAConfigure 0k Initializing high speed UART 0K Initializing file system 0K Initializing ethernet and TCP UDP command server UK MAC Address 0 23 21 0 M e IIP Address 192 168 0 151 Initializing R5 232 command server 0K RS 232 COM port is working in Normal mode at 57600bps Initializi
28. e Galaxy program will combine all available modules into one large group To quickly divide modules into different groups each module can be treated as a group For example if cascading four modules then it will be divided into four groups When the next screen appears click OK to finalize the changes WARNING A This action will be setting one module per group ceel The configuration progress will be shown on screen Writing Preset Files to Module IF 210 100 100 119 7 I1D 2 Flash Wating hE 22 Or another method for creating new groups 1s 1 Right click the mouse on the module you wish to add to the new group Then click Set ID To gt New Group Option Style Slave ML A001 U 4 Group K 1 K Select ID or Add To Other Group C m2 e TO tig E CS ge RS Er GE Kr GE re Gil Wi Bog la fio bl Set IDS Sidi To Cao TOL New Group P y 4 Input i Tf Image2 Hl y LI Image Ed p F Images Fj FT Images lo FM Imageb Hi TY Image FM Image Load File Save File Fader Control Adjustment Image Trim Position Fine Adjustment Size Fine Adjustment set Audio Source set Cone 2 Repeat for all additional modules you can either add additional modules to the new group or create additional groups 23 3 To switch between the different groups use the Group drop down menu Style gt Master MOC_8007U 1 Select ID or Add To Other Group S H e c e is
29. e first module of each group To setup the configuration perform the following steps 1 Select Settings gt Group Parameter gt COM A 37 2 On the Mode drop down menu select TSL The Baud Rate will automatically adjust to 38400 bps according to TSL specifications Set Serial Port Communication EN Setting Com A T ASes2 ASde2 F R5485 57600 bps Detect Slave Module Mode Sc T Keypad time control Cancel 3 Save and exit the Galaxy program this can also be done once all the parameters have been configured 38 By default all windows are enabled for the TSL protocol This can be changed for an individual window on a group basis or at the system level by clicking Settings gt System Parameter sa Avitech Galaxy 1280x1024 60Hz Baud 57600 bps Select ESE Set Output Mode Reconnect Serial Port System Parameter F Group Parameter Module Parameter Import Eet Export Ext 39 5 Click All TSL then select ON OFF Return Group Index to Default One Module Per Group Save System Files To Flash All Meters All Labels All Clocks Module Cascade Series Advanced Clear Alarm Message Locked state Clear Tally Status MEC Properties Setup Module to Speaker ID Setup Group For an Entire Group l Ze Select Settings gt Group Parameter gt TSL Ensure that Enable is selected with checkmark If it is unchecked only static labels will be dis
30. e limitation of liability set forth next Limitation of liability Avitech s liability under this warranty shall not exceed the purchase price paid for the defective product In no event shall Avitech be liable for any incidental special or consequential damages including without limitation loss of profits for any breach of this warranty If Avitech replaces the defective Product with a replacement Product as provided under the terms of this Warranty in no event will the term of the warranty on the replacement Product exceed the number of months remaining on the warranty covering the defective Product Equipment manufactured by other suppliers and supplied by Avitech carries the respective manufacturer s warranty Avitech assumes no warranty responsibility either expressed or implied for equipment manufactured by others and supplied by Avitech This Warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied including without limitation any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose all of which are expressly disclaimed iii This Hardware Warranty shall not apply to any defect failure or damage e caused by improper use of the Product or inadequate maintenance and care of the Product e resulting from attempts by other than Avitech representatives to install repair or service the Product e caused by installation of the Product in a hostile operating environment or connection of the Produc
31. ech ASCII Protocol AAP support Specifications Specifications Automatic sensing via BNC HD SDI 1080i 59 94 1080i 60 1080i 50 720p 59 94 720p 60 720p 50 SD SDI NTSC 5251 PAL 6251 525p 59 94 625p 50 Composite analog NTSC PAL Number of inputs for MCC 8001U 1 one automatic detection HD SD SDI composite video PAL NTSC for MCC 8001U 2 two automatic detection HD SD SDI composite video PAL NTSC for MCC 8001U 4 four automatic detection HD SD SDI composite video PAL NTSC NOTE Input source for 720p supports 60 Hz only Resolution from 1024X768 up to 1920X1200 WUXGA via DVI I connector simultaneous DVI and RGB Number of output 1 2 or 4 Data input output Serial port Number of port 1 Baud rate up to 1 Mbaud RS 232 422 supporting TSL RS 485 Number of ports 2 Power supply Consumption less than 30 watts 100 250 V 50 60 Hz external 12 V DC Dimension WxD 203X254 mm 8X10 inch Weight 2 3 kg 5 lbs Environment Temperature Operating 0 C 32 F to 40 C 104 F Storage 10 C 4 F to 50 C 122 F Humidity 0 to 80 relative non condensing Safety regulations FCC CE C Tick Class A UL Operating Features e Standalone operation single MCC 8001U with control via RS 232 cable or multiple operation up to 15 MCC 8001U MCC 8004 14 RJ 485 cascade maximum e Two MCC 8001U can fit in a single rack unit space for a maximum of eight
32. ect Then click Restore Check Module Information Path CMvitech_VOC BackUp Browse Forces Check result 51 If incorrect click Browse to select the correct location Then click OK to continue Select directory Current drive ler ss Current directory ON y 4vitech_ OC 5 System Volume Information we BackUp Sy WINDOWS DELL Sy backup tool y Documents and Settings ES tool y Dome y Intel y NVIDIA y Program Files y RECYCLER New Folder Delete Folder L om Cancel 3 Click OK when the next screen appears to continue Restore ES f BackUp Path C MAvitech_VEC BacklUp Browse f Use Saved File Hew Path Delete Path cancel 4 Click OK when the next screen appears to restart the Galaxy program WARNING Restore Information Success Please Restart Galaxy l 52 Read Galaxy Information 1 Click Help then click About Read BIOS Version Update BIOS Update Signal Type Format Module Signal State Backup All Information Restore Module Information Copr Module Preset Preset to ASCII aot 2 You should see a pop up box showing the Galaxy program information AVITEGH Mouse Right click Menu Module Controller Galaxy 3 11 2009 O04 20 To change the properties of an individual window right click the mouse on the particular window to access the window s menu Check Signal Label Border
33. ets all window s label font size to 3 ZX 000000 Outside video 128 Set all windows label as Outside video with outside video 6 El Firmware Upgrade This chapter familiarizes you with updating the firmware of your Avitech MCC 8001U as well as resetting it to the factory default value 3 1 Updating the Firmware The firmware for MCC 8001U is divided into eo 8668 firmware e MCU 8051 firmware IMPORTANT e When both firmware needs to be updated make sure to perform 8668 firmware update first e Disconnect all cascaded modules connect only one module at a time 8668 Firmware To update the 8668 firmware perform the following steps 1 Connect the power cable to the 100 240V AC power jack on the rear panel of the MCC 8001U and the other end to an electrical outlet 2 Use a serial RS 232 cable and connect one end to the MCC 8001U rear panel s RS 232 port and the other end to the computer s serial port side 3 Run the Galaxy program by double clicking the Galaxy V311 exe file Click Others when the following screen appears Communication Modes Seral Port be Fast Rainierdaz4d 4a1v 4d1 w Ce Automatically Search If MOO C User Define E ID a ZC User Define C Automatically Search 4 When the following screen appears select CB RS232 and on the Style drop down menu select MCC8001U 8668 Update BIOS Ge CB RS232 COM i D I
34. exe file When the following screen appears under Serial Port select Automatically Search then click the MCC8001 check box Communication Modes Serial Port E 8 E User Define E Rainierda 4d 4a1v 4d1 y e Automatically Search W MCCSoo7 IP f User Define f Automatically Search Cancel Others NOTE The MCC 8001U does not support IP as the communication mode 3 Click OK and your computer would start to search for your MCC 8001U NOTE e f you have two or more modules cascaded they should also be detected e Make sure that the slave module s baud rate and resolution is the same as the master modules 12 4 Upon finding your device the following screen appears to confirm connection to your MCC 8001U Configuration Report Com 1 ID MCC 80m0 For standalone module Configuration Report Ho Cancel For cascaded modules NOTE Make sure the cascaded modules have different rotary ID settings eg 1 2 3 on their rear panels 13 5 Click OK and the following screens appear Module Layout window Galaxy control window and Option window Module Layout mn Avitech Galaxy 1280x1024 60Hz Baud 57600 bps nn OD oe z DE Select ID or Add To Other Group kt WHK 2 yg o te oi C C Sub ID e Image Window amp Label Switch wW L WoL DI Soa BBO Load File Save File Adjustment e Module Layout window contains the bi
35. hted in red below save the txt file and import it The on screen labels will then be updated E Label TXT Notepad Blies E COMPORT gt E sSubib Mcc_8ocLu 4 COMPORT IT SubIb MccC_8001U 4 COMPORT 3 If subro 1 mcc_soolu 4 JD SubID 2 WC SOOLU A J subtp MCC_8001U 4 COMPORT 3 subtp WC BOOLU A 4 Help Menu sin Avitech Galaxy 1280x1024 60Hz Baud 57600 bps Select Settings Read BIOS Version Backup All Information Restore Module Informatian Read BIOS Version To find out the Avitech MCC 8001U module firmware version perform the following steps 1 Click Help then click Read BIOS Version Read BIOS Version Backup All Information Restore Module Information About 48 2 When the following screen appears click Export E Display BIOS Version BIOS Version COM 1D1 MCU BIOS 1 00 g2 08 05 2008 Subid1 BIOS 1 04 20 08 08 2008 COM1 IB2 MCU BIOS 41 00 92 12 08 2008 Subid1 BIOS V1 04 20 02 23 2009 COM ID3 MCU BIOS 1 00 92 12 08 2008 Subid1 BIOS 1 04 20 02 23 2009 Subid2 BIOS V 1 04 20 02 23 2009 Subid3 BI105 1 04 20 02 23 2009 Subid4 BIOS V1 04 2 3 Assign a filename and click Save to save the data Export All Information 5 Intel NVIDIA Program Files tool Documents and Settings WINDOWS 5 Going32 File name IL Patrie Save as type Pos Pie TT Cancel Backing Up Presets To backup a p
36. ide Ape He cane ane Fill Background All Process Text Transparency Switch Transparency r IAE E Cancel Update 29 OSD Position allows you to change the vertical position of the label by clicking above or below the blue line default is 1 Label Outside allows you to place the label outside of the window Fill Background allows the label background to fill the entire width of the window Text Transparency Switch allows you to set the transparency level of the entire label including the background BMP Label allows you to activate the Asian fonts for labels by performing the following steps l 2 3 4 Click to enable the BMP Label checkbox with check mark Click the BMP Label Font Type button When the Font window appears set the Font Font style and Size Then click OK To enter a label for the window right click the mouse on a particular window and on the menu that appears click Label On the Label Properties Process window make sure to enable the BMP Label checkbox with check mark On the Line 1 window enter a label in the desired language by first selecting the language on the Windows taskbar Chinese Taiwan vw EN English United States Show the Language bar EN a kE Va 338 Repeat the above steps for all the other windows 30 Setting Border Properties Borders are turned on by default to turn off the border perform the following Steps For an Entire G
37. k fi Select ID or Add To Other Group oO i e ob tog gs ol if yz kod a J a lu 3 13 LS BS Moa da Sub ID B 1 AE DEA ES Image Window amp Label Switch wo L Ww L DI Minu BI PF maae E E T Image E IT Images T PP Images E T T Imageb E FF Image E TT Image Load File Fader Control Adjustment Image Trim Position Fine Adjustment Size Fine Adjustment set Audio Source set Comes 59 2 Click Update to Module Flash then click OK Save File Directory G dech WEES E BE x e Flash File Name Display Resolution Update To Module Flash ok Cancel Or close the Galaxy program and select Yes when prompted to save saving a Preset All the presets you create are stored in the MCC 8001U and not in the computer that is running the Galaxy program In order to write all the presets into the internal flash memory of the MCC 8001U after creating it you will need to save to flash To save a preset perform the following steps 1 Configure the layout to how you want it to display 60 2 Click Save File on the Option window Style gt Master MEC_800711 1 Group fi Select ID or Add To Other Group Le 2 m 2 ob too Ss Os a z a a a ae P om G l a la G di ia le Sub ID fe O 2 G 3 g a Image Window amp Label Switch WoL Wwe L DI Fini BI Image El oO I Image3 y E Images p T T Image5 Pi E T Images E T Image E TT Image Load File Save File
38. l W Border Serial s Tally 1 W LED 1 4 Label jw Border Tally 2 W LED2 I Label I Border Update Tally 1 and 2 are triggered by GPIO while Tally 3 is triggered via serial communication The settings that can be adjusted include Tally Color Label Border and Flash 44 GPI Definitions Eight positions can be found on the RJ 50 to GPI terminal block that are assignable to either activate Tally two per video input or to load presets but each pin can only be assigned to one task To assign the definition of each GPI perform the following steps 1 Upon clicking GPI Definitions the following screen appears GP Definitions f Outputs T Syne to Master load preset F Independent load preset Talus Presets Clock Triggers Alarm Trigger Subid 1 Ce Talle Preset e Tall Preset E Count Up Subid f Tally Preset e Tal Preset Count Down Subida Ce Talp Preset f Tale Preset O Pause Subidd f Tall Preset f Tale Prezete Next Preset Time Triggers Group Cancel 2 After you have finished assigning tasks to each GPI click OK to finalize the changes 45 NOTE e The RJ 50 to GPI terminal block adapter has eight positions that can each be used for setting Tally and loading presets e By default the terminal block is used to turn on off the Tally for each window Position 1 GND turns on main Tally for window 1 Position 2 GND turns on secondary Tally for window 1
39. le for SD SDI Composite you can switch between 4 3 and 16 9 setting the Safe Area Allows you to adjust the safe area for all four margins Refer to a previous section on setting the Safe Area Safe Area T WwW Enable Lisa 26 ara 7a i Display 4 3 markers Cancel Update 5 setting the Alarm Properties Allows you to setup the notification when a signal is missing Refer to a previous section on setting the alarm properties Alarm Properties Process lf Module Alarm Switch i Process Alarm Switch Borders All Process Response time M Video Alarm Switch Red Flash na All Signal In or Abnormal to Normal Coa E FS A Signal Out or Normal to Abnormal Da 4 Da A 276 A Alarm Lock lf Video a E i Threshold Voltage al A armar Ta H ed Type Fort Cor MY C sione teepe cor D M RS WG RS cos Saving to a Flash File There are two instances that you will need to use the save to flash feature e After creating the master layout and you want the MCC 8001U to load it again when the unit is power cycled shutdown and restart e After you are done saving presets and you want to save all the presets that were created into the internal flash memory of the module If this action 1s skipped the module will lose all the presets that were created 58 To save to flash perform the following steps l Click Save File on the Option window Style Masher MCC_8001U 1 Group
40. le grid positions on the Module Layout window 16 Galaxy Control Window select Menu w Open Option Menu Dock Option Menu Toggles the Option window display on with check mark off Open Option Menu Dock Option Menu Returns the Option window display to its default position on the right side of the Galaxy control window This option is not available grayed out if the previous item Open Option Menu is disabled settings Menu Settings JEl Set Output Mode Reconnect Serial Port System Parameter H Group Parameter V Module Parameter Import Ext V Export Ext V 17 Set Output Mode Changing the output resolution affects all the modules in the selected group If you have more than one group make sure you select the correct Group on the drop down menu The MCC 8001U default output resolution is 1280x1024 60 Hz Image Window amp Label Switch WoL Ww L DI Finu BI PF magee p E Image es EI Images El F T Images El T VT Imageb E FF Image E TT Image Load File Save File Fader Control Adjustment Image Trim Position Fine Adjustment Size Fine Adjustment set Audio Source set Cort 18 1 Click Settings then click Set Output Mode h sl y EN l CAEN E fF ees Avitech Galaxy 1280x1024 60Hz Baud 5 600 bps Select Help Reconnect Serial Port System Parameter Group Parameter Module Parameter Import txt Export Ext 2 When the foll
41. ng R5 485 command server OK 69 3 Press Enter to login to the ASCII Z command interface When the HyperTerminal s command prompt gt symbol appears you can start entering ASCII Z commands Del ol 3 ala el Welcome to AVITECH ASCII Command Shell Version 2 0 Initializing 0 K gt 4 4 To logout of the ASCII Z command interface type exit and press Enter Del ol 3 ala el Welcome to AVITECH ASCII Command Shell Version 2 0 Initializing 0 K gt ex1t Bye gt 70 2 4 ASCII Z Command Format The ASCII Z command is comprised of the following parts The following is a list the rules to follow when entering the ASCII Z command It is acceptable to enter commands in small or capital letters and the five columns are separated by a space Header z command character Group Module Window Assignment GGMMPP is comprised of six Arabic numerals This is used in designating the device s Group Module Window Assignment Group is comprised of the first two numbers 01 99 00 is used to pertain to all groups Module is comprised of the middle two numbers 01 15 00 is used to pertain to all modules Window Assignment is comprised of the last two numbers 01 04 00 is used to pertain to all window assignments Parameter 1 of color assignment RRRGGGBBB is comprised of nine Arabic numerals this is used in designating the color Parameter 2 of on off
42. o the four Video Input 1 2 3 4 ports for HD SD SDI Composite video inputs Connect the RS 232 cable to the RS 232 port for signal from PC and for using the computer s Galaxy program to perform setup on the MCC 8001U you may need to use a USB to RS 232 converter cable for computer with USB input output only see the next section on installing the USB to RS 232 converter cable driver Connect the DVI I cable to the DVI I Output 1 2 3 4 port for video output to the monitor display you may need to use a DVI to VGA adapter for monitor display with VGA input Make sure to assign a unique address to your MCC 8001U ID rotary dial when connecting to systems with two or more units Connect the RJ 50 cable to the GPI port for GP input output Connect the AC power cord to the 100 250V AC power jack Installing the USB to RS 232 Converter Cable Driver Perform the following steps to install the driver l Upon connecting the USB to RS 232 converter cable to the USB port on your computer the computer s Plug n Play feature will detect the new device and request for the device driver Place the Driver and User s Guide Transfer Series mini disc on the optical drive and the autorun program would automatically start If you need to start the program manually run the autorun exe program of the driver disc The Driver and User s Guide window appears on screen Select by clicking the mouse on the USB to RS 232 Cable Pr
43. oduct Driver and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the driver installation The User Manual is also included on the driver disc Drvier and User s Guide Eroducal iv en ENEE User s Guide E Hi ECH USB 2 0 TO R5232 Cable Product Driver Miss User s Guide TIET USB TO 2 x RS232 Cable Product Driver ee IW q User s Guide EHHH ax USB TO R5232 Converter Product Driver EHEN e User s Guide E Hi ECH USB 2 0 TO RS232 Converter Product Driver taes Users Guide H ARH USB 2 0 Easy Link Net Cable Product Driver B gaer User s Guide w H Hi HHRH o 4 After successfully installing the device driver the computer can now detect the USB to RS 232 converter cable device name To check click Start gt Control Panel Double click the System icon and when the System Properties screen appears select the Hardware tab and then click the Device Manager button Control Panel File Edit View Favorites Tools Help O Back E 7 Search Ey Folders Address System Properties V Control System Restore Automatic Updates Remote L General Computer Name Hardware Advanced Device Manager VA 2 amp Automatic Date and Time Display Updates l The Device Manager lists all the hardware devices installed See Also on your computer Use the Device Manager to change the properties of any device Device Manager Drivers
44. offering a fully integrated on screen display for visual monitoring The MCC 8001U features 3D 10 bit comb filters only applies to composite inputs which separate brightness and color signals more efficiently in a 3D domain It eliminates cross color cross luminance and dot crawl distortion all of which detract from the visual monitoring experience Using the latest DCDi technology from Faroudja DCDI is a video mode algorithm that stands for Directional Correlation De interlacing It s function 1s to help optimize full screen mode regardless of the input format Your MCC 8001U can be used as a standalone unit or cascaded daisy chained with MCC 8004 modules to provide facility wide computer and video monitoring capabilities up to 15 modules viii About this Manual This manual contains comprehensive information of your Avitech MCC 8001U to help you operate the device Throughout the manual the following conventions are used to distinguish elements of text NOTE provides additional hints or information that requires special attention CAUTION identifies important information which if not followed may result in loss of data or damage to your device Any name of menu command icon or button that you can see on the screen is shown in a bold typeset For example On the Start menu select Settings Getting Started This chapter introduces you to the features and specifications as well as the external c
45. omponents of your Avitech MCC 8001U It also guides you through the process of setting up your MCC 8001U for use NOTE e MCC stands for Media Control Center e Depending on the model you purchased the cabinet color and the look of the accessories may be different from the ones shown in this manual 1 1 Package Contents After unpacking the shipping carton you should find these standard items DVI I Output 4 Video Input DVI to VGA Adapter Standard Power Cord US customers only RJ 50 GPI Terminal Block RJ 45 Looping Cable optional when purchasing 2 or more MCC 8001U USB to RS 232 converter cable with driver disc Ear optional already installed on MCC 8001U upon order for assembly on to rack mount y Blank Panel optional already installed on MCC 8001U Set of screws optional upon order for assembly on to rack mount Utility Disc contains software and user s manual 1 2 Product Features e Automatic sensing of HD SDI SD SDI and composite analog input e Minimal processing delay of less than one frame e Automatic detection of aspect ratio 16 9 and 4 3 e Up to 26 internal configuration presets e On screen display of customized labels borders and video alarms future option e Supports direct TSL Tally UMD interface e Communication control via RS 232 e Compatibility with Galaxy software for configuration monitor layout and multiple system control e Avit
46. owing screen appears set the output resolution to match the display monitor s Select the Refresh Frequency select the Mode from the drop down menu then click OK You will notice that the selected resolution is displayed on the top bar of your Galaxy program set Output Mode Refresh Frequency 7 50Hz 60Hz ta ei Mode 128041024 Cancel 19 Reconnect Serial Port When you have unplugged the serial cable and re connected it click Reconnect Serial Port to continue the configuration process sa Avitech Galaxy 1780x1074 60Hz Baud 57600 bps Select Zeie Set Output Mode Reconnect Serial Port System Parameter Group Parameter Module Parameter Import Ext Export ext 20 System Parameter The following setup affects all the modules of all the groups Upon clicking System Parameter the menu appears as shown next Return Group Index to Default One Module Per Group Save System Files To Flash All Labels All TSL Module Cascade Series Advanced Clear Alarm Message Locked state Clear Tally Status Return Group Index to Default Allows you to return all groups to their default setting as well as combine all modules into one group Click OK when the next screen appears to complete the configuration change WARNING A This action will remove all Group index information All Modules will belong to Group 1 cane 21 One Module Per Group By default th
47. play to be synchronized with the input source When frame lock is enabled On the modules help maintain image continuity to create a virtual canvas Default setting for Frame Lock is Off Group Reset Label Border Tally Alarm COM 4 Safe rea TSL Output Timing V w OFF NOTE Before switching to a different input source on the MCC 8001U make sure Frame Lock been turned Off Frame Lock n 42 Module Parameter The following setup affects the selected module only Upon clicking Module Parameter the menu appears as shown next Output Timing GPI Definitions Frame Lack Output Timing There are two output timings namely Normal and VESA Normal output timing is designed for some brands of display monitors which do not support the VESA standard The default setting for output timing is Normal Normal YESA 43 Activating Tally The RJ 50 to GPI terminal block allows for a total of eight inputs to activate Tally two per window You can also use the serial port with ASCII TSI or TSL to activate the Tally To change the appearance of the Tally perform the following steps 1 Select Settings gt Module Parameter gt Tally The following window appears Tally Properties Module e Clear Tally status Show Get Tally Color Tally E S SEI LED 1 LED 2 LED 3 w Flash m Set GFI Serial Tally E vent m GFI GFI 1 w LED W Label W Border GFI 2 W LED 2 W Labe
48. played TSL Properties Display Address Modes Fixed Brightness Ce TSL Only 7 Allow Both Static amp Dynamic Display First 8 Characters Display All 16 Characters Cancel 40 3 Specify the Display Address ranges from 0 to 126 The address should match the TSL controller configured address corresponding to the router output feeding the corresponding Avitech input 4 Ifyou want to display dynamic labels then click the radio button to select TSL Only If you want to display both the static and dynamic labels click the radio button to select Allow Both Static amp Dynamic 5 To display 8 or 16 dynamic characters in case the TSL implementation allows it click the radio button to select the corresponding options This concludes the TSL setup on the group level For an individual window Perform the above same steps for each window by right clicking the mouse on each individual window then clicking TSL to set the TSL Display Address Check Signal Label Border Aspect Auto Detect Safe Area Set Alarm NOTE When dynamic labels are displayed bitmap fonts cannot be used for displaying static and or dynamic labels Output Timing There are two output timings namely Normal and VESA Normal output timing is designed for some brands of display monitors which do not support the VESA standard The default setting for output timing is Normal Normal YESA 41 Frame Lock Allows the output dis
49. rd s eye view of the module layout belonging to each ID in the system In this example the left window displays the layout belonging to ID 1 on the Galaxy control window the middle window displays the layout belonging to ID 2 while the right window displays the layout belonging to ID 3 Module Layout Dm np na Ho 14 e Galaxy control window is for creating and configuring the layout NOTE When entering the Galaxy program for the first time the layout for ID 2 and ID 3 will be covered by ID 1 On the blue information bar portion can be found the following items e Logo icon Avitech Galaxy proprietary logo and the name of the software e 12801024 60Hz shows the current output resolution and frequency e Baud 57600 bps shows the current COM port baud rate 15 e Option window is for group and window label setup save load file and adjust image Refer to a later section for details Style Masher MCC_8007U 1 COM Group 07 ki fi D Select ID or Add To Other Group Image Window amp Label Switch WoL Ww L DI Finu BI PF magee El ja I Image E E Images E F T Images al T T Imageb E FF Image Bw TT Image Load File Save File Fader Control Adjustment Image Trim Position Fine Adjustment Size Fine Adjustment set Audio Source Set Cort Module Layout Window Layout Menu Module Layout Layout Select from 2x2 3x3 or 4x4 left to right or top to bottom as possib
50. reset perform the following steps 1 Click Help then click Backup All Information Read BIOS Version Update BIOS Update Signal Type Format Module Signal State Backup All Information Restore Module Information Copy Module Preset Preset to ASCII About 49 2 The following warning message appears click OK to continue A Old informations will be deleted Go 3 The following message appears when back up is successful click OK to continue Backup Successfully This will backup all saved presets and system configuration files to c Avitech MCC Backup XXXxX _ WARNING Everything in the Backup folder will be erased If you have previously backed up presets they will all be written over when you backup presets again If you want to keep the old presets move the entire Backup folder to a temporary directory e g c temp This will create the following directories c Avitech MCC Backup c Avitech MCC Temporary 50 Restoring Presets To manually restore a preset perform the following steps 1 Click Help then click Restore Module Information You should see a progress bar showing the preset being loaded into the MCC 8001U Read BIOS Version Update BIOS Update Signal Type Format Module Signal State Backup All Information Restore Module Information Copy Module Preset Preset to ASCII About 2 When the following screen appears confirm if the backup Path is corr
51. roup 1 Select Settings gt Group Parameter gt Border and then change the Border Width to 0 Border Properties Group W Enable Ze Linel Line Lined O Lined Line Lineb IT All Line Select Color Pixel Cancel 2 You can also change the border color e Each pixel line can have a different color Ze Linel Co Line Line Lined f Line f Lineb All Line Select Color e 3D border 31 For an Individual Window To change the border properties for an individual window right click the mouse on the window and select Border then select the desired color and size Activating Tally The RJ 50 to GPI terminal block allows for a total of eight inputs to activate tally two per window You can also use the serial port with ASCII TSI or TSL to activate the tally To change the appearance of the tally perform the following steps 1 Select Settings gt Group Parameter gt Tally The following window appears Tally Properties Group jw Clear Tally status wd Show Set Tally Color o Ch i le LED 1 LED 2 LED 3 Flash Set GFI Serial Tally Event GPI GPI1 W LED 1 jw Label lw Border GFI 2 W LED 2 Label Border Serial Tally 1 W LED Label W Border Tally 2 W LED 2 TC Label Border ly 3 LJ LEL Lal Cancel Tally 1 and 2 are triggered by GPIO MCC 8001U only supports Tally 1 and Tally 2 2 The settings that can be adjusted include Tally
52. t to incompatible equipment or e caused by the modification of the Product or integration with other products when the effect of such modification or integration increases the time or difficulties of servicing the Product Any Product which fails under conditions other than those specifically covered by the Hardware Warranty will be repaired at the price of parts and labor in effect at the time of repair Such repairs are warranted for a period of ninety 90 days from date of reshipment to customer Extended Warranty Options Avitech offers OPTIONAL Extended Warranty plans that provide continuous coverage for the Product after the expiration of the Warranty Period Contact an Avitech sales representative or details on the options that are available for your Avitech equipment Services and Repairs Outside the Warranty Period Avitech make its best offer to repair products that is outside the warranty period provided the product has not reached its end of life EOL The minimum charge for such repair excluding shipping and handling is 200 US dollars Regulatory Information NOTE Marking labels located on the exterior of your device indicate the regulations that your model complies with Please check the marking labels on your device and refer to the corresponding statements in this chapter Some notices apply to specific models only Federal Communications Commission FCC otatement This equipment has been tested and found
53. to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits Avitech is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices Statements of Compliance English This product follows the provisions of the European Directive 1999 5 EC Danish Dette produkt er 1 overensstemmelse med det europ iske direktiv
54. tting the HyperTerminal s COM Port 68 2 3 Entering the ASCII Z Command Interface 69 ZA ASCII Z Command Ge E 71 EEN 72 7A E P Bereta Se secs A AE ee ae eee ee 72 ZM i clea ce SA cate te See cia eae ee lace te 73 INIA a 74 E 74 Ee 75 A O O E E ote 75 ZX onasan ee insite ale tule aa een ub atest leat 76 3 Firmware Hotel geseet geet ege Ee eEe EE ee 77 3 1 Updating the FrmWa a sia 17 lee len a 17 MCU 8051 Fri airis 79 3 2 Resetting to the Factory default Gtaie ccceccseeeeeeaeeeeeeneeees 80 A MSIOSS ANY EE 81 ij Warranty Avitech International Corporation herein after referred to as Avitech warrants to the original purchaser of the products manufactured in its facility the Product that these products will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one 1 year or twelve 12 months from the date of shipment of the Product to the purchaser If the Product proves to be defective during the one 1 year warranty period the purchaser s exclusive remedy and Avitech s sole obligation under this warranty is expressly limited at Avitech s sole option to a repairing the defective Product without charge for parts and labor or b providing a replacement in exchange for the defective Product or c if after a reasonable time is unable to correct the defect or provide a replacement Product in good working order then the purchaser shall be entitled to recover damages subject to th
55. utput resolution is set to 800x600 the label size can support up to two 36 pixels only 99 Turning On Off the Border Allow you to change the properties for the border Upon right clicking on a particular window select Border and the following screen appears Refer to a previous section for details on setting the Border Properties Border Properties Process W Enable Ze Linel Line f Lined Lined Line Lineb IT All Line Select Color Pixel Cancel Displaying Static Dynamic Labels Allows you to display static dynamic labels by right clicking on a particular window select TSL and the following screen appears Refer to a previous section for details on setting the TSL Properties TSL Properties Modes Fixed Brightness e TSL Only 7 Allow Both Static amp Dynamic Ce Display First 8 Characters Display All 16 Characters Cancel 56 Aspect Auto Detect Allows you to set the input signal s aspect ratio of a particular window If the input signal is of a different aspect ratio than the display monitor in which it is displayed you may change the monitor s aspect ratio to display the signal without deformation 1 Click the mouse to select Enable and then select the desired aspect ratio Aspect Auto Detect Enable 50 501 Composite HD SDI fe 4 3 16 9 e 16 9 Cancel 2 Then click OK The available selections for HD SDI is 16 9 whi
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