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2. 5 Repeat for each additional MC1 MK to add the buttons to the On Air Control interface for each MC1 MK Refer to Figure 4 4 for an example of a possible button mapping Notes on Using Multiple MC1 MK Cards When setting up the Channel Select buttons it is important that the sequence of devices be consistent Otherwise the buttons will appear to move around when toggling between interfaces This cannot be enforced automatically the user must be careful when setting up the buttons If the IP address of any MC1 MK cards changes then the Channel Select buttons will not work correctly Specifically the red background color that indicates the currently active device will not be correct It is highly recommended to use static IP addresses to avoid this problem If either of these problems occur they can easily be fixed by simply repeating the procedure Configuring the Channel Select Buttons on page 4 11 MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 MC1 MK Configuration 4 13 Using the Presmaster Protocol for VGPIs The Virtual GPI VGPI functionality of the Miranda Presmaster Automation Protocol can be used to trigger squeeze on off transitions on the MC1 MK using a specified SqueezeBack preset This section outlines how to associate a SqueezeBack preset with one of the four VGPIs that the MC1 MK can control For More Information on the Presmaster commands refer to the Miranda Presmaster Automation Protocol documentati
3. Enabled box is selected for this protocol Role is set to Server Port Number specified in the Port field is invalid or in use by another service Port in use Red Enabled box is selected for this protocol Role is set to Client Specified IP address and Port Number are invalid or in use by another device Cannot connect Red Enables the specified communication protocol lect pelected on the ethernet port Enabled Disables the specified communication protocol Cleared on the ethernet port When the check box is cleared any incoming data from the service is ignored Server MC1 MK function as a host or socket listener on the network Role Client MC1 MK functions as a service requester that initiates communications with a server 8 12 Appendix A DashBoard Menus MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Table 8 8 Remote Control Tab Items Parameter Menu Title Protocol Description Select this option if your device is connected to the card through a network and uses the Transmission Control Protocol TCP IP Select this option if your device is connected to the card through a network and uses the User Datagram Protocol UDP IP Ethernet Port When Role is set to Server specifies the TCP or UDP port numbers where the MC1 MK will listen on TCP ports 0 21 80 5253 and 6667 are unavailable for ethernet communications When Role is set to Client specifies the re
4. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 mn a a s a 0 0 0 0 Config Remote Control Tab Locate the NK Router row in the Ethernet Port area of the tab From the Role menu select Client From the Protocol menu select TCP NONA From the IP Address menu specify the T Bus address assigned to the MC1 MK Note that this is typically the default address of 254 which is the same as the NK IPS or any available unassigned T Bus address 8 From the Port menu specify the port number of the NK IPS Note that the standard port used by NK IPS is 5000 9 Select the Enabled box 1 When using Virtual Resource Management the T Bus address is set in the V Core Check all your NK devices to see which T Bus address es are assigned to your devices and ensure that you do not specify these addresses in the IP Address field for the MC1 MK MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Router Setup 3 5 Source Mapping Any router source can be mapped to any crosspoint button on the MC1 MK On Air Control interface using the options in the Video Inputs tab Each crosspoint button can have two inputs assigned the video source and an optional alpha source The alpha source is used only when selecting an external key Output Mapping Four SDI video signals are normally sent from the router to the MC1 MK These are Program Preset Key Video and Key Alpha In order for the MC1 MK to send the correct switch commands to the router it must know which router o
5. Client RossTalk 8 14 Appendix A DashBoard Menus Server MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Ethernet Tab Table 8 11 summarizes the Ethernet options for setting up network communications for your card The Ethernet tab is located at the bottom of the Config tab Menu Title Ethernet MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Method Table 8 11 Ethernet Tab Items Parameter Static Description User manually supplies the Ethernet settings This is the recommended setting DHCP Automates the assignment of the Ethernet settings IP Address HHH HHH HHH HHH The IP Address for the card Subnet Mask HHH HHH HHH HHH The subnet mask for the card Default Gateway HHH HHH HHH HHH The gateway for communication outside of the local area network LAN Apply Changes Applies and saves any changes made to the Ethernet Settings Cancel Cancels any setting changes and resets the Ethernet Settings to the previous values Ethernet Status read only Ethernet communications for the card are valid Link Down Ethernet communications for the card are invalid The ethernet cable may be disconnected on the rear module or the ethernet network may be down or experiencing problems No IP Address The following conditions are occurring The Method is set to DHCP The ethernet cable connected to card rear module is connected A valid
6. Configures the GPI O port as an output and reflects the on air status of the Key Video Configures the GPI O port as an output the tally active when any of the Keys are on air Configures the GPI O port as an output the tally is active when a SqueezeBack preset is on air The GPI O port is not configured and the tally MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 None has no effect Trigger This field is ignored when the port is 88 configured as a tally The default is Edge High Rising When asserted the Tally output is driven High Polarity Low Falling When asserted the Tally output is driven Low Appendix A DashBoard Menus 8 9 Remote Control Tab The Remote Control tab enables you to set up serial and ethernet communications between the MC1 MK and external devices Note that the default values for the Port Type Bit Rate Data Bits Parity and Stop Bits values change depending on the Protocol selected The Remote Control tab is located at the bottom of the Config tab Note A protocol can only be active on the serial port or on the ethernet port but not both Should you attempt to enable the same protocol on both ports the card automatically disables the first port the Enabled box is cleared Table 8 8 Remote Control Tab Items Menu Title Parameter Description Selected Enables the serial port on the Rear Module to Port Enabled communicate with a serial device Cleared Disables the serial port o
7. Defines switch requests as physical or virtual router crosspoints Button Map Defines switch requests as a button numbers which is specified by the Video Inputs tab Take Button on Panel MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Take No change to the TAKE button function Take Next When the ATMN button is toggled to ON and the Remote Control protocol is set to Presmaster this setting re configures the TAKE button to send a new tally to the automation system instead of performing a Take transition Refer to the section Pre Roll and Take Command on page 10 6 for more information Appendix A DashBoard Menus 8 19 a The default is 10 b The Disarm Preset Keyers option affects all Keyers unless EAS is enabled on the Remote Control tab in which case only Keyers 1 3 are affected c The default is 2 8 20 Appendix A DashBoard Menus MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Load Save Tab The menu items available in the Load Save tab enable you to reset menu parameters for the card to the factory default values The Load Save tab is located at the bottom of the Config tab Table 8 15 Load Save Tab Items Menu Title MH em Parameter Description Resets all DashBoard parameters and values Global Load Factory Settings Defaults excluding ethernet reference and output format settings to the factory default values Loading the Factory Defaults All parameters are reset exc
8. Figure 3 1 illustrates the connections between a RCP NKM a Ross router NK VRC and a primary NK IPS when setting up the MC1 MK Ross Video does not supply these cables To Additional RCP NKM panels RCP NKM ROSS Control Panel Model No RCP NKM ROSS Virtual Routing Core Model No NK VRC 3 4 O T BUS Ey En 0 Service ROSS E 5 6 7 8 Port IP Server A S Ee From Ethernet Network Switch Figure 3 1 Connections for the Primary NK IPS 3 2 Router Setup MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Connections for a Secondary NK IPS When using an automation device that requires a serial connection to communicate with your NK Series router you will also need to connect your device to a NK 3RD which then connects to a second NK IPS Figure 3 2 Note that this second NK IPS communicates via ethernet to the first NK IPS you setup in Figure 3 1 From Automation Device Model No NK 3RD i Service ROSS Port IP Server Model No NK IPS O To Ethernet Network Switch Figure 3 2 Connections for a Secondary NK IPS MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Router Setup 3 3 Communications Setup Communication between MC1 MK and the NK IPS is via an ethernet connection This section outlines how to configure the MC1 MK to communicate with the router via an ethernet protocol Before proceeding ensure
9. The DashBoard client software enables you to monitor and control openGear frames and cards from a computer DashBoard communicates with cards in the openGear frames through a Network Controller Card This controller card is required in order to use DashBoard to control and monitor openGear cards The MC1 MK includes two DashBoard interfaces Configuration and On Air Controls Both interfaces are accessed by expanding the MC1 MK node in the DashBoard Tree View and selecting the appropriate sub node The Configuration interface is intended for setup purposes such as specifying sources setting up serial and ethernet communications and bus mapping The On Air Controls interface includes operational controls such as configuring keyer sources loading media files to logo channels and performing transitions For More Information on configuring the Network Controller Card refer to the MFC OG3 Series User Manual e installing and using DashBoard refer to the DashBoard User Manual MC1 PANEL 16 The MC1 PANEL 16 is a stand alone control panel that provides all the basic user input of the MC1 MK card channel it is controlling Up to 10 channels can be configured independently allowing a single MC1 PANEL 16 to communicate and control 10 cards For More Information on configuring an MC1 PANEL 16 refer to the MCI PANEL 16 User Manual SNMP Monitoring The Network Controller Card in the openGear frame provides optional support for remot
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11. mute both channels with the option to still select mute input on individual basis from the Audio Shuffle menu adjust the gain applied to the audio input Audio Shuffling The MC1 MK provides the flexibility to modify the map of audio channels inside the SDI bit stream This is useful when the incoming feed has multiple languages with each language consisting of a channel pair Voice Over and EAS The MC1 MK enables flexible audio voice over mixing with a variable program audio duck level audio over gain control and preset mixing with transition control When Voice Over or EAS is active all channels are mixed If the source may contain more audio channels that you want mixed ensure to use the Mute setting for those channels 5 2 Audio Configuration MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 When setting up the gain and duck levels note that audio sources are layered with the EAS positioned downstream from the Voice Over channel For example applying a duck level when EAS is active also applies that value to the Voice Over channel if active and the other incoming audio sources That means when both Voice Over and EAS audio are in effect it is possible to duck the incoming audio twice o gt O o z o gt Figure 5 2 Audio Layering Audio Profiles You can define up to four audio profiles Each profile records the audio processing and shuffling settings for all 16 embedded channels including which audio sources
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13. KEY VIDEO IN KEY ALPHA IN OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4 REF IN ETHERNET SERIAL Figure 2 5 Cabling 8320AR 055 Rear Module 2 8 Physical Installation MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Video Connections Connect your input video signals to the BNCs on the rear module as required In the following figures the rear module depicted on the left is for the MC1 MK while the rear module on the right is for the MUX 8258 C Note that the location of your rear modules in the frame may differ than what is presented here Input Cabling Connect your MC1 MK input video signals as illustrated in Figure 2 6 Ross Video does not supply these cables From Router Key Video Out From Router Key Alpha Out From Router Preview Out OG3 FR Series Frame E SATION RISK OF SHOCK ior 4t B ee mon 00008 200 501 050 From Router Program Out Figure 2 6 openGear Frame Cabling Inputs and Outputs Input Mapping The default mapping includes router inputs but it is first necessary to configure the router outputs and crosspoints Inputs are mapped as outlined in the section Source Mapping on page 3 6 For More Information on e interpreting the type of router crosspoints refer to the section To establish communications between a router and the MC1 MK on page 3 4 MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Physical Installa
14. Monitor the upgrade An Upload Status dialog enables you to monitor the upgrade process Notice that each card is listed in the dialog with a m button This button is replaced with a Reboot button once the software file is loaded to that card Important Avoid clicking the individual Reboot buttons until all cards have successfully completed the file upload process and the OK button located in the bottom right corner of the dialog is enabled Click OK to reboot all the cards listed in the Uploading to Selected Devices dialog e The Reboot Confirm dialog displays indicating the number of cards that will reboot Click Yes to continue the upgrade process Note that clicking Cancel or No returns you to the Uploading to Selected Devices dialog without rebooting the card s The card s are temporarily taken offline during the reboot process The process is complete once the status indicators for the Card State and Connection return to their previous status MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 MC1 MK Configuration 4 15 4 16 MC1 MK Configuration MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Audio Configuration In This Chapter This chapter provides instructions for configuring the audio features of the MC1 MK using the options available in DashBoard This includes how to specify audio groups to embed applying duck and gain levels and specifying the Voice Over source The following topics are discussed e Audio Overv
15. Video Signal Level 800mV 10 DC Offset Outputs 0 50mV Rise and Fall Time 8320AR 033 Rear Module SD 900ps typical HD 150ps typical 8320AR 055 Rear Module SD 900ps typical HD 150ps typical Overshoot lt 10 typical 10m 33ft Cable RS 232 Serial Interface Maximum Cable Length Lengths RS 422 Serial Interface Maximum Cable Length Maximum ambient temperature 40 C 104 F Power Power Consumption 9 2 Appendix B Specifications 300m 984ft 22W MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Communication Specifications This section provides additional information on the different connector types of the MC1 MK rear module Serial COM Port When building cables to interface to the card Serial COM port it is recommended to use CAT 5 or CAT 5e cable with the standard wiring color coding 8320AR 033 Rear Module Table 9 2 shows the pin assignment of the Serial COM port located on the 8320AR 033 Rear Module AN Notice Pins 4 and 5 provide 12V 0 2A Do not connect these pins if unused these pins must be left unterminated floating Table 9 2 RJ 45 Pin Assignment 8320AR 033 RJ45 Pin RS 422 Null 8320AR 055 Rear Module Table 9 3 shows the pin assignment of the Serial COM port located on the 8320AR 055 Rear Module Table 9 3 RJ 45 Pin Assignment 8320AR 055 RJ45 Pin RS 422 Null
16. ecccceeseesceeseceeceteeeeeesceeeeeeeeseeeneenees Configuring the Audio Source for EAS sssr To set up an EAS source occccooccoccconcnonnnnoncconnnoonaconcconnncnnccnnnnnos Setting the EAS Duck and Gain Levels oooocconcnoninicninconcns To set the EAS duck level o oococcnncnicncnnonnnncnonoconnnconannonnons Resetting the Audio Gain Level During Transitions 0 To reset the audio gain level after a transition Creating an Audio Profile ccccccesecsecesceseeeeceeceeeeeeceseeeeeeseeeseeneeeaes To create an audio profile ccccecsecsecescesceeeeeeceeeeseeseeeses Configuring the Text Overlay In This Chapter eee ete Customizing the EAS Text Overlay eeeuueeeeeneiein iini To customize the EAS text overlay eee eneennen Stand alone MC1 MK In This Chapter uei atte seni eae ane OVAS Wi A Ts dT eta GG GG DDU Stand alone branding and logo insertion Stand alone Emergency A B MIXIN8B ooooooonionionionccnninncnnccnnoos Stand alone EAS insertion cocooooccnonoccononnnonnonononononnnncnnc rancios Stand alone SqueezeBack c ocooonooniononinonionoocnoononncnnnonncnnccnnoos MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Contents iii Stand alone audio voice over MIXING eeeceeesecsceesecseceseceeceseeseceeeeseenseeeeeeneenes 7 2 SA Fed gd ydr YF E O 7 3 SUD A A tae aad read EA ee 7 4 Input Cabling 406 A aie YG eae cock Mice eh RT 7 4 Communications Setup c
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19. 4 Select the GPI Tally tab located at the bottom of the Config tab 5 From the Function box for the GPI you are configuring select Timecode Input The Trigger and Polarity fields are ignored 2 18 Physical Installation MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Device Control The MC1 MK can communicate with a number of external devices such as EAS and automation systems For More Information on e how to set up communications with these devices refer to the Setup Sheets provided on the MCI MK Documentation Resources CD that came with your MC1 MK how to set up and configure communications with a router refer to the chapter Router Setup on page 3 1 MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Physical Installation 2 19 2 20 Physical Installation MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Router Setup In This Chapter This chapter provides instructions for the basic physical installation and communications setup of your router to the MC1 MK It is recommended to consult your router documentation for specific information on installing and configuring your router The following topics are discussed e Cabling e Communications Setup e Source Mapping MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Router Setup 3 1 Cabling This section briefly summarizes how to cable the NK Series router to communicate with the MC1 MK Note that your facility requirements may differ from what is presented here Connections for the Primary NK IPS
20. Configuration This section outlines additional communication setup such as how to configure edit permissions and reset the MC1 MK to the default values Configuring the Edit Permissions The Personality tab in DashBoard enables you to lock the card permission so that parameters are read only and cannot be changed To configure the card edit permissions 1 From the Tree View expand the node for the MC1 MK you want to access Select the Configuration node to display the interface in the right half of DashBoard 2 3 Select the Config tab 4 Select the Personality tab located at the bottom of the Config tab jernet Config Personality Tab 5 Choose an option from the Edit Permission menu Configuring the Input Signal Timing Display The Timing Display feature enables you to configure how the input signal timing is reported by DashBoard This information is displayed in the Bkgd A B Key Video and Key Alpha Timing fields of the Signal tab in the number of clocks and lines Negative values indicate the input signal timing is earlier than the reference Positive values indicate the input signal timing is later than the reference To configure the input signal timing for your card 1 From the Tree View expand the node for the MC1 MK you want to access 2 Select the Configuration node to display the interface in the right half of DashBoard 4 6 MC1 MK Configuration MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Select the Conf
21. Configuration MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Software Upgrades The card can be upgraded in the field using the Ethernet 10 100 port on the Rear Module and using the options available in DashBoard Refer to the section Ethernet Communications on page 2 12 for setting up ethernet communications To upgrade the software on a card 1 2 a O 0 OD Contact Ross Technical Support for the latest software version file Ensure the ethernet cable is connected to the Ethernet 10 100 port on the Rear Module Refer to the section Ethernet Cabling for the MC1 MK on page 2 12 for details From the Tree View expand the node for the MC1 MK you want to access Select the Configuration node to display the interface in the right half of DashBoard Select Upload located near the bottom of the Config tab to display the Select file Upload dialog Navigate to the bin file you want to upload Click Open If you are upgrading a single card click Finish to start the upgrade Proceed to 10 If you are upgrading multiple cards Click Next gt to display the Select Destination menu This menu provides a list of the compatible cards e Specify the card s to upload the file to by selecting the check box es for the cards you want to upload the file to e Verify the card s you want to upload the file to The Error Warning fields indicate any errors such as incompatible software or card type mismatch e Click Finish 10
22. For example assigning the same MC1 MK to the first Channel Select button regardless of the On Air Control interface ensures that the clicking the first Channel Select button displays the same MC1 MK To specify the number of Channel Select buttons 1 From the Tree View expand the node for the MC1 MK you want to access 2 Select the Configuration node to display the interface in the right half of DashBoard 3 Select the Config tab 4 Select the Personality tab located at the bottom of the Config tab 5 Specify the number of buttons to display in the On Air Control interface of that MC1 MK by typing the number into the Channel Select Buttons field 6 Repeat steps 1 4 for each MC1 MK you wish to configure To configure the first MC1 MK 1 Display the On Air Control interface of the first MC1 MK as follows From the Tree View expand the node for the first MC1 MK you want to access Expand the node for the first MC1 MK e Double click its On Air Control node 2 Return to the Tree View Assign the first MC1 MK to the first Channel Select button as follows e Select the On Air Control node and keep the mouse button pressed Drag the node over the first Channel Select button Notice the mouse pointer changes shape when over the target button Release the mouse button The Channel Select button updates to show the appropriate logo for the first MC1 MK 4 Repeat step 3 for the second MC1 MK but ensuring to assign the second MC1
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24. IP Address could not be obtained The DHCP server may be down or is still powering up after a power outage HHA AH HE HA HH Indicates the MAC Address for the card Appendix A DashBoard Menus 8 15 Video Inputs Tab The menu items available in the Video Inputs tab enable you to map the video sources to crosspoint buttons on the On Air interface The tab is divided into three areas based on function mapping router outputs to the MC1 MK input BNCs mapping router inputs to the crosspoint rows and mapping router inputs to the shifted crosspoint rows The Video Inputs tab is located at the bottom of the Config tab Table 8 12 Video Inputs Tab Items Menu Title Router Output Master Control Inputs Crosspoints Button SHIFTED Crosspoints Button Bkgd A BNC 3 Parameter Bkgd B BNC 1 Key Vid BNC 2 Key Alpha BNC 4 Description Specifies the router output source connected to the specified MC1 MK input BNC A value of 0 means the MC1 MK will not attempt any router switches Positive values 1 32767 are interpreted as router inputs either physical or virtual depending on the settings specified in the Router tab Assigns Black as the source for the crosspoint button Router Crosspoint source as specified by the Router Input field The External Sources tab is now displayed in the On Air interface RTR Extra Crosspoint source as specified by the Router In
25. Installation Manual Iss 08 Stand alone MC1 MK 7 5 7 6 Stand alone MC1 MK MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Appendix A DashBoard Menus In This Appendix This appendix briefly summarizes the installation menus items and parameters available in the MC1 MK Configuration interface Default values are noted with an asterisk Some fields in the Device View vary in severity from green valid yellow caution to red alarm DashBoard reports the most severe alarm for a single field Alarm colors are noted within the tables as text set in brackets next to the menu parameter name The following topics are discussed Status Tabs Video Tab Audio Tab GPI Tally Tab Remote Control Tab Ethernet Tab Router Tab Video Inputs Tab SqueezeBack Tab Personality Tab Load Save Tab Router Tab Audio Tabs Presmaster VGPI Tab TFT EAS Setup Tab Sage EAS Setup Tab MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Appendix A DashBoard Menus 8 1 Status Tabs This section summarizes the read only information displayed in the Status tabs Signal Tab Tab Title Table 8 1 summarizes the read only information displayed in the Signal tab Table 8 1 Signal Tab Items Reference Status Parameters No Reference Red Description No signal detected on selected reference input Incompatible A reference signal is detected but the format is incompatible with the current output mode Unlocked A reference signal is d
26. MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Physical Installation In This Chapter This chapter provides an overview for the basic physical installation of your MC1 MK The following topics are discussed Before You Begin Card Overview Getting Started Cabling Overview Video Connections Ethernet Communications GPIO Tally Setup Linear Timecode Setup Device Control MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Physical Installation 2 1 Before You Begin Before you begin ensure that you are using DashBoard version 6 2 0 or higher The DashBoard Control System software and user manual are available to download from the Ross Video website Static Discharge Throughout this chapter please heed the following cautionary note ESD Susceptibility Static discharge can cause serious damage to sensitive A semiconductor devices Avoid handling circuit boards in high static environments such as carpeted areas and when synthetic fiber clothing is worn Always exercise proper grounding precautions when working on circuit boards and related equipment Unpacking Unpack each card you received from the shipping container and ensure that all items are included If any items are missing or damaged contact your sales representative or Ross Video directly Related Publications It is recommended to consult the following Ross documentation before installing and configuring your MC1 MK DashBoard User Manual Ross Part Number 8351DR 004 e
27. MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Appendix A DashBoard Menus 8 7 GPl Tally Tab The menu items available in the GPI Tally Setup tab enable you to configure the functions trigger and polarity of each GPI connected to the MC1 MK The GPI Tally Setup tab is located at the bottom of the Config tab GPI Configuration Menu Title 8 8 Appendix A DashBoard Menus Table 8 6 summarizes the GPI menu options in the GPI Tally Setup tab Function Parameter None Table 8 6 GPI Setup Menu Items Description The GPIO port is not configured and the GPI has no effect GPI Cut Key The key is cut on air or off air when this GPI input is triggered GPI Auto Key An auto transition is performed to bring the key on air or off air when this GPI input is triggered GPI Take A take transition is performed when this GPI input is triggered GPI Fade to Black A fade to black is performed when this GPI input is triggered GPI EAS Audio Over Configures the GPI port communicate with an EAS device to receive an EAS audio voice over when this GPI is triggered GPI Voice Over Configures the GPI port communicate with a device to receive an audio voice over when this GPI is triggered GPI SqueezeBack Effect The specified SqueezeBack preset is performed when this GPI input is triggered Timecode Input The GPIO port is used to communicate with an LTC device to input timecode The Trigger and
28. MK to the second Channel Select button 5 Assign each additional MC1 MK to a button in On Air Control node of the first MC1 MK Refer to Figure 4 4 for an example of a possible button mapping 4 12 MC1 MK Configuration MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Uy Basic Tree View x BAe gt ES Filter BU Master Control 1 Slot 0 MFC 8320 N Slot 2 MC1 MK Configuration R On Air Control lU Master Control 2 Slot 0 MFC 8320 N Slot 2 MC1 MK Configuration R On Air Control BU Master Control 3 Slot 0 MFC 8320 N Slot 2 MC1 MK Configuration R On Air Control BU Master Control 4 SS Slot 0 MFC 8320 N Effect 4 Slot 2 MC1 MK s por Configuration Eee z On Air Control ze a s ees sl a ll e BU Master Control 5 Slot 0 MFC 8320 N Slot 2 MC1 MK Configuration R On Air Control ym PE 1a E a aa aa in _ _ _ _ Figure 4 4 Example of Assigning Multiple MC1 MK to Channel Select Buttons To set up additional MC1 MK 1 Display the On Air Control interface of the next MC1 MK as follows e From the Tree View expand the node for the next MC1 MK e Double click its On Air Control node 2 Return to the Tree View 3 Drag the On Air Control node of the first MC1 MK to the first Channel Select button on the next MC1 MK On Air Control interface 4 Drag the On Air Control node of the second MC1 MK to the second Channel Select button on the next MC1 MK
29. OG3 FR Series Frames User Manual Ross Part Number 8300DR 005 MCI MK Operation Manual Ross Part Number MCIMKDR 004B MCI DB CLN Quick Start Guide Ross Part Number MCIDBCLNDR 002 MFC OG3 Series User Manual Ross Part Number 8300DR 004 MUX 8258 A 4C 8C User Manual Ross Part Number 8258DR 004 2 2 Physical Installation MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Card Overview This section provides an overview of the card components PA a aj a E 1 Figure 2 1 Components 1 CompactFlash Card 3 JP5 JP6 2 Board Reset Button SW1 4 Reference Termination JP7 CompactFlash Card The CompactFlash card provides 2GB MC1 MK or 4GB MC1 MK 4GB of flash memory for storage of media files such as stills and animations Board Reset Button SW1 Pressing this button resets the microprocessor and re initializes the card This is a hard reset of the card This should only be performed as advised by Ross Video Technical Support JP5 JP6 These jumpers are not yet implemented and must be left in the default position of Pin 2 center and Pin 3 bottom Reference Termination JP7 J7 is a 3 position jumper block used to configure the 75ohm termination on the local analog reference input on BNC 9 of the Rear Module Pin 1 left Pin 2 center position In this position the analog reference is terminated with an 75ohm resistor This configuration is to be used for point to point cabling
30. Select the GPI Tally tab located at the bottom of the Config tab resmaster VGPI TFT EAS Setup spege HI AA AAABAAB a hl FU FU FU FU Fu SPE PEE EE gggggggg Function Config GPI Tally Tab 5 To configure a port as a GPI Assign a transition event to a GPI by selecting the function next to the GPI in the GPI Tally area e Select a trigger for the GPI from the Trigger column Select a Polarity for the GPI from the Polarity column 6 To configure a port as a tally e Select what will drive the tally output when the input is on air by selecting the function next to the Tally in the GPI Tally area e Select the polarity of the tally from the Polarity column For More Information on the GPI Tally tab refer to the section GPI Tally Tab on page 8 8 MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Physical Installation 2 15 Linear Timecode Setup The MC1 MK provides the option to receive Linear Timecode LTC on the Serial COM port or via the GPI pins then decodes and keys the timecode over the Background video The outgoing video signal is rendered with a known and constant delay This section describes the two methods of cabling an LTC input to the MC1 MK via the Serial COM port or via one of the GPIO ports on the rear module Note that how you connect to the LTC device determines how you must configure the communications between the LTC device and your card Note If you are using an automation system
31. VOICE O Vitis 5 8 8 23 Audio Over Selection tab 5 8 5 9 8 23 Audio Shuffle tab oooooccnnninonionicniocnnononnconnonnnos 8 23 Audio tab ii iia 5 4 8 7 B Baud Rate selecting ooooooncnnncnnnnionionncnnccnnonnnnss 2 17 Bit Rate selecting oooooooonononncinnniocconncnnconnnnnnnos 8 11 BKGD A audio Status Lui Yg 8 3 equalization specification 9 9 2 Signal Loss alarm ceccescesseeseeseeeeeneeenes 8 6 MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 SAUS aa 8 2 timing status A 8 2 BKGD B audio status odere E EE 8 3 Signal Loss alarm 0oooonccnicnnnnoniocnioninnnonnnonno 8 6 STATUS esims nn AD AGO 8 2 timing StatUlS vi ne o 8 3 Buses SWAPPING ccoccoccoccoonconcoononncnononn nnr Y Ynn 4 7 Bypass mode iini ysyd cid 2 5 cC Cabling Older bd inicia 2 12 A Ain Dn oee Dn noy 2 14 INPULS lid 2 9 7 4 O 2 16 QUIPUES ii is 2 10 A Be nyd 2 11 A ete ig ee dicen YY 2 16 Serial specification ccceeeseeseeeeteeeeeeees 9 2 tallies GT GY eines 2 14 Card edge LEDS cooocononicnnoniconicnnononononncnnnonnonnnonnnos 2 4 CF Card Status field ooooococcconicnicnnccnocnioninnninncnnoo 8 4 Channel map audio 5 5 8 23 Channel Select buttons 4 11 4 12 4 13 4 14 Channels MAPPING audio 5 8 5 9 m ltiple ira 4 11 4 13 Checklist troubleshooting ooonoicnncio momm o 12 2 Clip at Black applying 4 3 8 5 Clip at White applying 4 3 8 5 Comm
32. as Cut Dissolve the Key and or Background A push button switch or an ON OFF switch may be directly connected between the port and the adjacent ground pin Alternatively an external device may drive a low level Minimum pulse duration is 1ms anything shorter will be filtered out Typically users will configure the GPI for Edge trigger This means that the action is carried out either on the falling edge button is pushed or rising edge button is released depending on which Polarity is selected Alternatively users may configure the GPI for Level trigger In this mode the action is carried out on both the rising and falling edges so there are effectively two states The Polarity control can be used to invert the behavior Regardless of the trigger type GPI commands may be overridden by other command inputs such as serial protocols The Edge option enables the GPI to act as a latching trigger Edge triggers are used when you want to toggle between settings This option enables the GPI to execute a specific function e Ifconfigured for Falling Edge the selected function is executed when the GPI input signal transitions from High to Low If configured for Rising Edge the selected function is executed when the GPI input signal transitions from Low to High Edge triggered GPI signals are sampled once per frame and the associated function is executed only once per frame The minimum pulse width is 1 millisecond e Typically the edge
33. automation device to control the MC1 MK This button is located on the On Air Control interface To define the automation switch requests 1 2 3 4 5 From the Tree View expand the node for the MC1 MK you want to access Select the Configuration node to display the interface in the right half of DashBoard Select the Config tab Select the Personality tab From the Automation Switch Request area select how a crosspoint switch is defined e Router Crosspoint The received value refers to a physical or virtual router crosspoint This is the default setting Button Map The received value refers to a specific MC1 MK crosspoint button on the DashBoard control panel Note that these crosspoint buttons are defined in the Video Inputs tab To define the TAKE button behavior for automation on BA a From the Tree View expand the node for the MC1 MK you want to access Select the Configuration node to display the interface in the right half of DashBoard Select the Config tab Select the Personality tab From the Take Button on Panel area define the behavior of the TAKE button for automation Take No change to the TAKE button behavior This is the default setting Take Next The TAKE button sends a new tally to the automation device instead of performing a Take transition The TAKE button in the On Air Control interface is now re named to TAKE NEXT The MC1 MK uses the same tally to inform the automation
34. bottom of the Config tab Table 8 13 SgueezeBack Tab Items Tab Title Parameters Description ackeround Only No keys are included in the SqueezeBack Included in effect SqueezeBack The specified number of keys are scaled with After Key the background The default is After Key 4 a _ Refer to the section SqueezeBack Setup on page 4 4 for more information MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Appendix A DashBoard Menus 8 17 Personality Tab Table 8 14 lists the available options in the Personality tab The Personality tab is located at the bottom of the Config tab Table 8 14 Personality Tab Items Menu Title Parameter Relative to Reference Description The BKGD Timing Key Video Timing and the Key Alpha Timing fields in the Signal tab displays the timing values relative to the reference A negative offset value indicates that the SDI signal is earlier than the analog reference A positive value indicates that the SDI signal is later than the analog reference Timing Timing Display Display Input to Output Number of Number of Crosspoint Crosspoint Buttons Buttons Unlocked The BKGD Timing Key Video Timing and the Key Alpha Timing fields in the Signal tab displays the timing values relative to the output A negative offset value indicates that the SDI BKGD input signal is earlier than the SDI OUT signal A positive value indicates that the SDI BKGD in
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36. change ftp ftp cs berkeley edu pub 4bsd README Impt License Change gt California Berkeley and its contributors 4 Neither the name of the University nor the names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior written permission THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE REGENTS AND CONTRIBUTORS AS IS AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED IN NO EVENT SHALL THE REGENTS OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT INDIRECT INCIDENTAL SPECIAL EXEMPLARY OR CON SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES LOSS OF USE DATA OR PROFITS OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY WHETHER IN CONTRACT STRICT LIABIL ITY OR TORT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE 11 2 Appendix D Software Licenses MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Dual GPL Free Type Portions of this software are copyright C 1996 2002 The FreeType Project www freetype org All rights reserved This project is also covered under the GPL v2 MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Appendix D Software Licenses 11 3 GPL GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 3 29 June 2007 Copyright C 2007 Free Software
37. communicates over an ethernet connection to the router and EAS The Ethernet 10 100 port on the Rear Module is also used for software upgrades and media file transfers The exact steps for connecting to your facility via an ethernet network depends on the network requirements of your facility Note that in addition to the Ethernet 10 100 port on the Rear Module you must also provide an ethernet connection to the openGear frame as outlined in the OG3 FR Series Frames User Manual Set up of ethernet connections between the devices such as a router and the MC1 MK are outlined in later chapters of this manual Important Ross Video strongly recommends installing your Master Control System on a network that is segregated from your facility LAN Ethernet Cabling for the MC1 MK Contact your IT Department before connecting to your facility network to ensure that there are no conflicts They will provide you with an appropriate value for the IP Address Subnet Mask and Gateway for the MC1 MK You will require a standard network CAT 5 cable to connect the MC1 MK to your facility network Figure 2 9 There is no need for a crossover cable as the MC1 MK includes an Auto MDIX ethernet PHY that will switch from straight to crossover automatically as needed Ross Video does not supply these cables OG3 FR Series Frame E bI a 240V 47 63Hz 450W gt BO NOT OPEN CAUTION RISK OF SHOCK O o o pm
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40. from previously loaded files c represents the memory dedicated to the frame sync buffers and related functions Note that this memory is unavailable for images and animations d represents the total playout memory Table 8 3 summarizes the read only information displayed in the Product tab Table 8 3 Product Tab Items Tab Title Product Parameters MC1 MK or MC1 MK 4GB Description Supplier Ross Video Ltd Board Rev Hit Indicates the board issue Product Serial Number HEHEHE Indicates the board serial number Rear Module it Indicates the type of Rear Module in this slot Software Rev build Indicates the software and build versions Firmware Rev 8 4 Appendix A DashBoard Menus HEHH Indicates the FPGA version number MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Video Tab Table 8 4 summarizes the options available in the Video tab The Video tab is located at the bottom of the Config tab Table 8 4 Video Tab Options Menu Title Parameters Description Select this option to use the reference source Frame 1 connected to the FRAME REF 1 port on the openGear frame Select this option to use the reference source Frame 2 connected to the FRAME REF 2 port on the openGear frame Reference Reference Input 3 Setup E Select this option to use the external reference source connected to REF IN on the Rear Module BNC 9 Use J7 on the card t
41. invert boxes are unselected for all audio groups a _ The default value is 0 Audio Profile Tab Table 8 21 summarizes the options on the Audio Profile tab Table 8 21 Audio Profile Tab Items Tab Title Parameters Description Enables you to assign a unigue identifier to the selected audio profile This name displays in the following tabs located in the On Air Edit Name Control interface Audio Profile Audio Processing tab Audio Shuffle tab Saves the current audio shuffle and processing Action Save Current Settings 5 settings to the selected profile a _ The first profile button name defaults to Profile 1 the second to Profile 2 the third to Profile 3 and the last button defaults to Profile 4 8 24 Appendix A DashBoard Menus MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Presmaster VGPI Tab The Presmaster VGPI tab provides configuration options for Virtual GPIs VGPIs when using the Miranda Presmaster protocol Table 8 22 provides a summary of the options in the Presmaster VGPI tab For More Information on e the Presmaster commands that the MC1 MK supports refer to Table 10 1 on page 10 2 Table 8 22 Presmaster VGPI Tab Items Tab Title Parameters Description An ARM command 0x0130 will enable disable SqueezeBack Preset 1 on the Preset bus A STATE command 0x0140 will enable disable SqueezeBack Preset 1 on the Program bus An ARM command 0x0130 will enable disab
42. is installed on a PC connected to your facility network The DashBoard software and user manual are available from the Ross Video website To launch DashBoard 1 Ensure that you are running DashBoard software version 5 1 or higher 2 Launch DashBoard by double clicking its icon on your desktop 3 Ensure that the openGear frame with the MC1 MK is displayed in the Basic Tree View If not consult the MFC OG3 Series User Manual and DashBoard User Manual 2 6 Physical Installation MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 To access the MC1 MK Configuration Interface 1 From the Tree View expand the node for the MC1 MK you want to access 2 Select the Configuration node to display the interface in the right half of DashBoard MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Physical Installation 2 7 Cabling Overview When installing the card in the openGear frame the 8320AR 033 Rear Module or the 8320AR 055 Rear Module is required This section provides an overview of the cabling designations for each rear module the MC1 MK supports 8320AR 033 Cabling This rear module occupies four slots in the frame and accommodates one card BKGD B IN KEY VIDEO IN BKGD A IN KEY ALPHA IN OUT 2 OUT 1 OUT 4 SERIAL COM OUT 3 REF IN ETHERNET Figure 2 4 Cabling 8320AR 033 Rear Module 8320AR 055 Cabling This rear module occupies four slots in the frame and accommodates one card BKGD A IN BKGD B IN
43. more than 18 router sources to switch between the Automation system polls the MC1 MK crosspoint rows to see if the router source is already assigned to a crosspoint button If it is not then the Automation system searches for a crosspoint that is assigned as RTR Extra and uses it to make the switch between router sources If you are not using an Automation system or have less than 18 router sources to switch you may wish to re map these buttons to other functions Otherwise it is recommended to keep the default mapping of one RTR Extra button per crosspoint row MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Router Setup 3 7 To map a crosspoint button in MC1 MK 1 From the Tree View expand the node for the MC1 MK you want to access Select the Configuration node to display the interface in the right half of DashBoard Select the Video Inputs tab located at the bottom of the Config tab In the provided list locate the crosspoint button you want to assign a video signal to Use the options in the Type menu to configure the crosspoint RAMAS If you selected Router in the Type menu use the Router Input and Alpha Input fields as required 7 Use the Name field to change the displayed name if required 3 8 Router Setup MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 MC1 MK Configuration In This Chapter This chapter provides instructions for configuring the MC1 MK using the options available in the DashBoard Control System The following topic
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48. or on the last card of a daisy chain topology This is the default position Figure 2 2 1 2 3 o o o Pin Position 1 2 Figure 2 2 J7 Default Position e Pin 2 center Pin 3 right position In this position the 75ohm terminator is removed and the analog reference is not terminated This configuration is used in a daisy chain cabling topology where only the last card is to be terminated MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Physical Installation 2 3 Card edge LEDs ERROR OK BKGD A STAT BKGD B STAT KEY VIDEO STAT KEY ALPHA STAT REF STAT 2 4 Physical Installation This section describes the card edge LEDs that are used to monitor communication Figure 2 3 ERROR OK LED DS1 BKGD A STAT LED DS2 BKGD B STAT LED DS3 KEY VIDEO STAT LED DS4 KEY ALPHA STAT LED DS5 REF STAT LED DS6 lt Reset Button Card Ejector Figure 2 3 Card edge Controls Table 2 1 LEDs on the Card edge Display and Description When this LED is green the card is in normal operation with no errors When this LED is red the card is experiencing internal errors When this LED is off there is no power to the card When this LED is green the BKGD A video input is valid When this LED is red the BKGD A input is not present or is invalid When this LED is green the BKGD B video input is valid When this LED is red the BKGD B input is not present or is invalid When
49. pre squeezed effects with standard transitions Stand alone audio voice over mixing Flexible audio voice over mixing is provided with a variable program audio duck level audio over gain control and preset mixing with transition control 7 2 Stand alone MC1 MK MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 System Integration This section provides a system diagram that illustrates one way to integrate your MC1 MK into a Master Control System when not using a router Please note that this is only an example and your facility needs may differ from what is presented here BKGD A BKGD B Key Video MC1 MK Key Alpha AS CAN Ethernet Serial Ethernet thy A ME a chscreen Lili pd EZ Housed in the OG3 FR series frame Figure 7 1 Stand Alone MC1 MK MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Stand alone MC1 MK 7 3 Setup The stand alone MC1 MK is cabled much like described in the chapter Physical Installation on page 2 1 except for the inputs Input Cabling Connect your MC1 MK input video signals as illustrated in Figure 7 2 Ross Video does not supply these cables Source for MC1 MK Key Video Input Source for MC1 MK Key Alpha Input Source for MC1 MK BKGD B Input OG3 FR Series Frame E ETHERNET SERIAL Source for MC1 MK BKGD A Input Figure 7 2 openGear Frame Cabling Inputs Communications Setup Before proceeding ensure that the MC1 MK is setup f
50. signal timing is reported relative to the reference or the output Provides an overlay engine capable of displaying one layer of text in real time V Fade Take Fade Fade Take or Cross fade between video sources Stand alone SqueezeBack Stand alone audio voice over mixing Clean audio switching for embedded audio at 48kHz Fade to Black function Provides keyer controls such as clip and gain key invert and transparency Audio processing for 16 embedded audio channels Audio shuffling from any embedded input or mute or tone for each embedded output Configure up to 4 audio profiles that can be recalled on any crosspoint Fully compliant with openGear specifications and installs in the openGear frames 5 year transferable warranty 1 Or three if EAS is used in this case one channel is reserved for EAS 1 2 Introduction MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Functional Overview This section provides a functional block diagram for the MC1 MK card only BKGD A Input BNC 3 LINE SYNC BNC 1 LINE SYNC KEY VIDEO Input BNC 2 LINE SYNC BKGD B Input KEY ALPHA Input BNC 4 LINE SYNC BLACK VIDEO CROSSPOINT LOGO 1 ALPHA VIDEO LOGO 2 ALPHA VIDEO LOGO 3 ALPHA VIDEO EAS GENERATOR TEXT CRAWL 19694 ALPHA Local Reference BNC 9 GENLOCK Frame Reference 1 Frame Reference 2 BYPASS RELAY on Rear Module Audio Processing KEYER 1 BKGDA
51. that requires a serial connection you will need to connect your LTC device using the GPIO connectors Serial Setup Use the Serial COM port when the LTC device drives a balanced pair following the recommended voltage amplitude defined in the SMPTE 12M specification The LTC signal pair must be connected to the Serial COM port on the Rx and Rx input pins Ross Video does not supply this cable For More Information on the Remote Control tab refer to the section Remote Control Tab on page 8 10 Cabling for the Serial COM port You will need a cable with an RJ 45 connector on one end connects to the Serial COM port on the MC1 MK rear module Refer to the user manual for your LTC device for specific pinout information and the required port to use Refer to Table 9 4 on page 9 4 for cabling details Notice Pins 4 and 5 on the 8320AR 033 rear module provide 12V 0 2A Do not connect these pins if unused these pins must be left unterminated floating To configure serial communications for an LTC input 1 From the Tree View expand the node for the MC1 MK you want to access 2 Select the Configuration node to display the interface in the right half of DashBoard 3 Select the Config tab 4 Select the Remote Control tab located at the bottom of the Config tab 2 16 Physical Installation MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 TFT EAS Setup m 2 Config Remote Control Tab 5 Select Timec
52. tiara 2 17 M MAC Address enni 2 13 8 15 Mapping CTOSSDOIDtS rense goire 3 7 7 5 QUUPUIS Y WD 2 9 2 10 3 6 OVENI EW iu Y I Y YD ees 3 6 7 5 RTR Extra buttons 0 00 eeeeeeseeeeeeneeeeeeees 3 7 MC1 MK 4GB oo eecesseseeseteeseseeeeneneees 1 2 1 7 2 3 Menu GPI Tally Setup ooooconocnionconcnonononononanonnnonnonoo 8 8 Output Setup a roto 8 5 OVETVI EW dead 1 5 parameters resetting oooocincninnninnionccnnonncnnnoos 4 7 Tally Setup cinta ii 8 9 Miranda Presmaster protocol 1 5 10 1 Module Rear I O oia 2 5 Multiple channels ooooonconccnnicnnnonicnicnonnss 4 11 4 13 N Network Cabling ie neice Yd a Renee 2 12 communication Setup cocoooccnionicnioninnninncnnoo 2 12 NTSC Pass Tine Lluc 4 3 8 6 O Output Setup Options c oooococcoonoccnoconononnninnonnnonnon nooo 8 5 Output audio viii 8 7 Outputs Cabling aioe x tee analisis 2 10 Clip at Black feature 4 3 Clip at White feature c ooooooncccncnicnicnicncncnonnnnnss 4 3 Configuration notes oo eeeeeeseeeeeeeceteeeeeeees 9 6 CONfI PUTING as vie ie ANE AR 4 3 dithering applying 4 3 impedance specification nen 9 2 MAPPING oo eeeeeeeecesecesceeeeeeceseeeeeeneenees 2 10 3 6 NTSC Pass Line 21 feature 0 4 3 reference format compatibility 9 6 reference Selecting catas 8 5 return loss specification eeeeon 9 2 Specifications visa id 9 2 TIMING St fUS coooccnco
53. your local or regional waste administration You can also contact Ross Video for more information on the environmental performance of our products Company Address Ross Video Limited ROSS Iroquois Ontario KOE 1K0 Canada General Business Office Fax Technical Support After Hours Emergency E mail Technical Support E mail General Information Website Ross Video Incorporated P O Box 880 Ogdensburg New York USA 13669 0880 1 613 652 4886 1 613 652 4425 1 613 652 4886 1 613 349 0006 techsupport rossvideo com solutions rossvideo com http www rossvideo com Contents Introduction 1 In This Chapter A a 1 1 A Word of Thanks ie I AS 1 1 Product summary e do 1 2 Functional Overview serne CG opto GR TD CI Y hohe OT GN eee 1 3 SystemIntegration gt ind 1 4 Interface Y DY FL 1 5 DashBoard Control System c eccceccesseescesceseeeseeseecsecscesaecaeceecnseceseneseneeseeneeenes 1 5 MG TARA NET a O ici 1 5 NIT 1 5 Serial Protocol de od Re 1 5 Documentation Terms and Conventions cccccccscessecssesseceeceseeseeeeceeeeeceseeneecaeceseeseceseestens 1 7 DOS ii A A FE CC Tud 1 7 Conventions a ida 1 7 Physical Installation 2 Tn This Chapter A as 2 1 Before You Begi si aia 2 2 Related ae ben ci dis 2 2 Card e e Wd 2 3 Card edge LEDs 2 4 Getting started A a tia 2 5 Installing the openGear Frame oooooonocnoccnoconnnonnnononnnonncon
54. 1 to 4 DSK Image Existence Ext 0x0834 Y respectively a flag byte set if specified file is loaded on the corresponding logo and the filename Current VGPI State Ext 0x0940 v MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Appendix C Serial Protocols 10 5 Table 10 2 Supported Presmaster Tallies Included in ENQ STAT 0x02 Tally ID Supported Set Panel to Channel on PCS Ext 0x0840 Get Which Channel a Panel is Ext 0x0841 connected to Automation Control Status Ext 0x0842 Current Shot Box Selected on Panel Ext 0x0843 Tally Sent when a Panel Acquires a Channel Ext 020845 Tally Sent when a Panel Drops a Channel Ext 0x0846 Tally Sent Back from Intuition to Show which Files if any Ext 0x0847 are Missing in a Template Automation Assist Command Ext 0x0928 Pre Roll and Take Command Table 10 3 outlines the additional tallies available when the Take Button on Panel setting in the Personality tab is set to Take Next Table 10 3 Additional Tallies Sent when the operator disables automation using Automation Disabled POB OFO the ATMN button on the MC1 MK interfaces Sent when the operator enables automation using Automation Enabled FP 6B 01 01 the ATMN button on the MC1 MK interfaces Sent on completion ofa TAKE operation and after Take Next Released FF 6B 03 00 the Take Next Asserted tally Automation must be enabled on the MC1 MK Sent when th
55. 4 3 tabs OVELVICW c ccocoocccconacononnnconnnnononancnnnnanonnnss 8 2 Stop Bits selecting oooooononincninniocconnconos 2 17 8 11 Subnet Mask Address 2 13 8 15 T Tab FAS lista 8 26 8 28 Ethernet inicia acai 8 15 GPl Tally SetUp iuris 8 8 Hardware caidas 8 3 Eoad SaV iia tp 8 21 Personality viii ad 8 16 Product it aia 8 4 ROUuter eii ia aid 8 22 8 25 Serial cl alas 8 10 Signal viii 8 2 8 3 SUS brasas 8 2 Video i ti Yn R E eons 8 5 Tally cabling ica 2 14 configuration 0 ee eeeeeeeseeteeeseeeeenes 2 15 4 5 A cnt YTI GGH 8 9 OVELVIEW nrectensccheness ng Ne RD Cg 9 5 DOlarity isie gwneu isis 8 9 setup optiODnS een GG 8 9 Terms documentation oooooocccnnonccononcnonnnncnnnnacinnnss 1 7 Text overlay EAS 6 2 6 3 8 26 8 28 TGA format uii Y iia dic 1 2 Timecode input GPI ueu 8 8 Timing display configuring eenn 4 6 8 18 OUUPUIS StatUs acia eens 8 3 Teferen6e ne arenes ania 9 6 SDI OUl puts cuneta 9 6 signal statll8 un ecient eases 8 3 StatUS Am Gu nn i GNU dn ciRE ENS 8 2 Timing Display field 4 6 8 2 8 18 Transitions audio gain level resetting 5 11 buses SWAPPING cooooococonccnniononnnonncnnocnncnnonanonos 4 7 Keyers uu se SAS MIS 4 8 MTG A eee seh A th ee tae SF 2 15 Ed ap ee ee 8 8 GPS he cd 8 8 li ica 8 8 Troubleshooting o oononoocnnonnonincninnconconnonnconnnn nono 12 2 U Upgrades software 0 ccccec
56. 59 94Hz 1080i 59 94Hz 576i 59 94Hz 720p 50Hz 1080i 50Hz 9 6 Appendix B Specifications MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Appendix C Serial Protocols In This Appendix This appendix provides additional information on the serial communications protocols used with the MC1 MK The following topics are discussed e Miranda Presmaster Control System Protocol MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Appendix C Serial Protocols 10 1 Miranda Presmaster Control System Protocol The MC1 MK supports a subset of Miranda Presmaster Control System automation commands and automation tallies Ensure the ATMN button is toggled to ON to enable your automation device to control the MC1 MK This button is located on the On Air Control interface For More Information on the Miranda Presmaster protocol refer to the Miranda Presmaster Automation Protocol Manual the location of the ATMN button on the On Air Control interface refer to the MC1 MK Operation Manual Commands Table 10 1 summarizes the automation commands supported by the MC1 MK Command Simple Commands SET TRANS TYPE Table 10 1 Supported Commands Supported Only transition types 01 05 are supported transition types 06 19 are used to select the SgueezeBack transition type ENO STAT Results in the return of the following tallies current crosspoint state on the Program and Preset buses voice over sta
57. 8 Appendix B Specifications 9 In This ADpendixx Gu osc gehen ae E E NIG ee 9 1 Technical Special e 9 2 Communication Specifications aa E e E E E E EA R E 9 3 Se al OOM Pot A A in de ioe 9 3 S320AR 033 Rear Modiil amp iia E E YF RE 9 3 8320AR 055 Rear Module ooooocooocooocconncoonnnonnconononnncnnncconononnconn nooo non FL FI Fyn 9 3 LTC Serial Cabling RequirementS ooonconcnoccconconnconcononononn non nono non nonn non non Ynn Fn non 9 4 8320AR 033 Rear Module ccoooonoconoccconocinnnconncconononnconnnconnononccnnnnonnncn nono nonnnnca nacio 9 4 S3ZOAR 055 Rear Module taa debo 9 4 Ethernet Pot ida 9 4 GPIO Connections ii a Ne eae 9 5 iv Contents MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Tally Connections it AAA ea eae 9 5 Video Characteristics ss abia 9 6 Video Processing ii hse hited ela eee ents FY AG YW 9 6 Output Format Reference Compatibility 0 0 c cc cccccsessecsceeseeseceeceteeeeeeeeeseeeneeaes 9 6 Appendix C Serial Protocols 10 EN den dition tak OO 10 1 Miranda Presmaster Control System Protocol csccescesscesceeecesceeeeeeceseeeeeeseeeseeeeeaees 10 2 Commands tu ueu Tdd O FY GU GN IG FR IO Dd 10 2 Automation Switch Request eisrean n E O R R E 10 4 Falles E E E Aout ae EY 10 5 Pre Roll and Take Command sss eessseesessesesseseseesesetstsesteressesessesresessesessesesseens 10 6 Appendix D Software Licenses 11 In Fhis AppendiX tai Rea YR 11 1 BD E GR GN FO FN GC AD O UD oos 11 2 Dual G
58. An alarm is triggered when a missing or an Selected invalid signal is detected on the BKGD A input The alarm is suppressed when a missing or an Cleared invalid signal is detected on the BKGD A input An alarm is triggered when a missing or an Selected invalid signal is detected on the BKGD B input The alarm is suppressed when a missing or an Cleared invalid signal is detected on the BKGD B input An alarm is triggered when a missing or an Signal Loss Selected invalid signal is detected on the Key Video Alarm input source Key Video The alarm is suppressed when a missing or an Cleared invalid signal is detected on the Key Video input An alarm is triggered when a missing or an Selected invalid signal is detected on the Key Alpha input source Key Alpha The alarm is suppressed when a missing or an Cleared invalid signal is detected on the Key Alpha input a _ The default value is Program b The default value is Preview c The default value is Clean Feed 1 8 6 Appendix A DashBoard Menus MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Audio Tab Table 8 5 summarizes the audio output options in the Audio tab This Audio tab is located at the bottom of the Config tab Table 8 5 Audio Menu Items Menu Title MH em Parameter Description Embedded Selected The specified audio group is embedded into Enable the output Cleared The specified audio group is not embedded MC1
59. BKGD B KEY VIDEO KEYER 2 KEY ALPHA BKGDA E BKGD B KEY ALPHA BKGDA BKGD B KEYER 3 BKGD A BKGD B KEY VIDEO KEYER 4 KEY ALPHA KEY ALPHA PGM PRV Local Area Network Serial Port GPI O Figure 1 1 Simplified Block Diagram MC1 MK Card MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 CROSSPOINT CARD CONTROL OUT 1 BNC 5 O OUT 2 BNC 6 OUT 3 BNC 7 OUT 4 BNC 8 O Introduction 1 3 System Integration This section provides a system diagram that illustrates one way to integrate your MC1 MK into a Master Control System Please note that this is only an example and your facility needs may differ from what is presented here gt P BKGDA iP Proview BKGD Preview gt Key Video Key Video MC 1 M K Clean Feed 1 Key Alpha gt Key Alpha Gann Sinemet Clean Feed 2 SDI In ANLG Audio int MUX 8258 PD CAN CAN Bus SDI Out Ethernet ap E Housed in the OG3 FR series frame F a da a A Touchscreen Figure 1 2 System Integration MC1 MK 1 4 Introduction MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Interfaces The MC1 MK is intended to be controlled primarily via an automation system such as the Miranda Presmaster Secondary control is available via the DashBoard Control System client software as well as through GPI signals Optional SNMP monitoring is also available DashBoard Control System
60. DashBoard Control System client software e LTC and Timecode both refer to Linear Timecode unless otherwise noted e MC1 MK refers to all versions of the MC1 MK unless otherwise noted MC1 MK 4GB refers only to the MC1 MK with 4GB DDR playout memory e MUX 8258 C refers to the MUX 8258 4C and MUX 8258 8C unless otherwise noted Network Controller card refers to the MFC OG3 N MFC 8322 N and the MFC 8321 N unless otherwise noted openGear frame refers to all versions of the DFR 8321 series and OG3 FR series frames and any available options unless otherwise noted e Operator and User refers to the person who uses the MC1 MK Self Key is a key in which the luminance or brightness values of the key source is used as the alpha for the key e SgueezeBack Preset refers to one of the four presets available to transition to pre squeezed effects to reveal another video source or graphic System and Video System refers to the mix of interconnected digital and analog production equipment in which the MC1 MK operates e VGPI refers to the Virtual GPI feature of the Miranda Presmaster Automation protocol Conventions The following conventions are used The Operating Tips and Note boxes are used throughout this manual to provide additional user information MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Introduction 1 7 1 8 Introduction
61. DataSafe nor when porting configuration data from a setup file or another card These settings are also not affected when you load the factory default values For More Information on setting up an EAS with the MCI MK refer to the MC1 MK setup sheet for your device This setup sheet is available on the MCI MK Documentation Resources CD that accompanied your MC1 MK the TFT EAS Setup tab refer to Table 8 23 on page 8 26 e the Sage EAS Setup tab refer to Table 8 24 on page 8 28 To customize the EAS text overlay 1 From the Tree View expand the node for the MC1 MK you want to access 2 Select the Configuration node to display the interface in the right half of DashBoard 3 Select the EAS Setup tab for your device If the EAS Setup tab is unavailable verify that you have correctly installed your EAS device and it is communicating with the MC1 MK 2 Drop Sha EAS Setup Tab TFT EAS 6 2 Configuring the Text Overlay MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 4 From the Preview area select the type of event message you want to customize The following will occur once you select a category button The EAS Setup tab settings display the stored values for the selected category A test EAS message automatically displays on the Preset bus the Key 4 button is now lit on the Preset bus This enables you to verify your changes to the EAS text overlay 5 Use the Top Row slider to adjust the vertical positio
62. ISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PROGRAM INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF DATA OR DATA BEING RENDERED INACCURATE OR LOSSES SUSTAINED BY YOU OR THIRD PARTIES OR A FAILURE OF THE PROGRAM TO OPERATE WITH ANY OTHER PROGRAMS EVEN IF SUCH HOLDER OR OTHER PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSI BILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES 17 Interpretation of Sections 15 and 16 If the disclaimer of warranty and limitation of liability provided above cannot be given local legal effect according to their terms reviewing courts shall apply local law that most closely approximates an absolute waiver of all civil liability in connection with the Program unless a warranty or assumption of liability accompanies a copy of the Program in return for a fee MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Appendix D Software Licenses 11 7 IG The authors make NO WARRANTY or representation either express or implied with respect to this software its quality accuracy merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose This software is provided AS IS and you its user assume the entire risk as to its quality and accuracy This software is copyright C 1991 1998 Thomas G Lane All Rights Reserved except as specified below Permission is hereby granted to use copy modify and distribute this software or portions thereof for any purpose without fee subject to these conditions 1 If any part of the source code for this software is distributed then this READ
63. Installation Manual Iss 08 Arms the voice over state on the Preset bus for the next Take All command Only VO number 0 is supported Appendix C Serial Protocols 10 3 Command VO_STATE Table 10 1 Supported Commands Supported Immediately sets the voice over state on the Program bus Only VO number 0 is supported Avoid using VO number 1 as it is reserved for EAS audio voice over VO_PRESET Sets the voice over preset level Expressed in 1 10 dB steps with unity at 0x0800 The allowable range is 30 0x06D4 to 10 0x0864 VO number 0 is the ON AIR Voice Over Gain and VO number is the EAS gain VO_DUCK 0x0025 Sets the voice over duck level Expressed in Expressed in 1 10 dB steps with unity at 0x0800 The allowable range is 30 0x06D4 to 0 0x0800 VO number 0 is the ON AIR Voice Over ducking and VO number 1 is the EAS ducking ENQ_DSK_IMG 0x0034 Inquire DSK image exists causes return of four tallies one for each logo Includes a tally for DSK 127 VO RATE 0x0038 VO_SHUFFLE 0x0026 VGPI ARM 0x0130 Supports a maximum of four VGPIs VGPI 0 to VGPI 3 This command will be ignored when the specified SgueezeBack Preset is on Program When in Arm Up state the command includes the specified SgueezeBack Preset in the transition the INCL SGUEEZE button is lit on the On Air Control interface When in Arm down Disarm state the command excludes the specified
64. MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Appendix B Specifications 9 3 LTC Serial Cabling Requirements When building cables to interface to the card Serial COM port and an LTC device it is recommended to use CAT 5 or CAT 5e cable with the standard ethernet wiring color coding 8320AR 033 Rear Module Table 9 4 shows the pin assignment of the Serial COM port on the 8320AR 033 Rear Module Table 9 4 Interface Cable for LTC Input 8320AR 033 RJ45 Pin RS 422 Serial LTC Signal COM Rx Port 8320AR 055 Rear Module Table 9 4 shows the pin assignment of the Serial COM port on the 8320AR 055 Rear Module Table 9 5 Interface Cable for LTC Input 8320AR 055 RJ45 Pin RS 422 Serial LTC Signal COM Rx Port 4 5 n c 6 Rx LTC 7 GND GND 8 GND GND Ethernet Port The Ethernet port on the Rear Module is used to connect to an ethernet network for communications software upgrades using DashBoard media file management via an FTP client and for viewing thumbnails network to ensure that there are no conflicts They will provide you with an appropriate value for the IP Address Subnet Mask and Gateway for the card Note Contact your IT Department before connecting the card to your facility 9 4 Appendix B Specifications MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 GPIO Connections When configured as a GPI a port behaves as an input and can be used to trigger actions such
65. ME file must be included with this copyright and no warranty notice unaltered and any additions deletions or changes to the original files must be clearly indicated in accompanying documentation 2 If only executable code is distributed then the accompanying documentation must state that this software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group 3 Permission for use of this software is granted only if the user accepts full responsibility for any undesirable consequences the authors accept NO LIABILITY for damages of any kind 11 8 Appendix D Software Licenses MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 LGPL GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 3 29 June 2007 Copyright C 2007 Free Software Foundation Inc lt http fsf org gt Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies of this license document but changing it is not allowed This version of the GNU Lesser General Public License incorporates the terms and conditions of version 3 of the GNU General Public License supplemented by the additional permissions listed below 0 Additional Definitions As used herein this License refers to version 3 of the GNU Lesser General Public License and the GNU GPL refers to version 3 of the GNU General Public License The Library refers to a covered work governed by this License other than an Application or a Combined Work as defined below An Application is any work that makes use of an int
66. Output Signal Path Verify that destination equipment is operating correctly and receiving a valid signal Unit Exchange Exchanging a suspect unit with a unit that is known to be working correctly is an efficient method for localizing problems to individual units Software Upgrades If you encounter problems when upgrading your card software verify the following Your network settings on the card are valid Refer to Table 8 11 on page 8 15 for a list of settings Ethernet communication is properly configured The file you are attempting to load is a bin file that is for the card you are upgrading 12 2 Appendix E Service Information MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Warranty and Repair Policy The MC1 MK is warranted to be free of any defect with respect to performance quality reliability and workmanship for a period of FIVE 5 years from the date of shipment from our factory In the event that your MC1 MK proves to be defective in any way during this warranty period Ross Video Limited reserves the right to repair or replace this piece of equipment with a unit of equal or superior performance characteristics Should you find that this MC1 MK has failed after your warranty period has expired we will repair your defective product should suitable replacement components be available You the owner will bear any labor and or part costs incurred in the repair or refurbishment of said equipment beyond the FIVE 5 year wa
67. PL EreS Type Ge dI NG GW in Tw 11 3 E E cesses NN 11 4 O DW AA AY T8 11 8 DEG PT LG RD NG RODA 11 9 MT GG GW DR GW Y A WY YT WW YY 11 11 DD coves tates ember teases RAE AA A 11 12 Appendix E Service Information 12 In This Appendix meeen eie o E EE CH EE E E E RER RERNE E 12 1 Troubleshooting Checklist igor 12 2 Software Upgrades cinc dado 12 2 Warranty and Repair Policy cecesesseescesceesceseeeeeeseeacecsecscenseceecaeeeeenseseeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeesaeenees 12 3 In Gase Of Problem Sinio nne E cc 12 3 Index IX MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Contents v vi e Contents MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Introduction In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections e Product Summary e Functional Overview e System Integration Interfaces Documentation Terms and Conventions A Word of Thanks Congratulations on your purchase of the Ross Video MC1 MK Master Control Switcher The MC1 MK is part of a full line of Ross Video products which are backed by over 25 years of engineering and design expertise You will be pleased at how easily your new card fits into your overall working environment Equally pleasing is the product quality reliability and functionality Should you have a question pertaining to the installation or operation of your MC1 MK please contact us at the numbers listed in the section Contact Us located at the back of this manual Our technical support staff is always avail
68. Polarity settings are ignored Trigger Performs the function when a transition edge is detected on the GPI input The Low to High or High to Low active edge is set by the Polarity control Performs the function when a voltage level is driven on the GPI input The voltage level High or Low is set by the Polarity control MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Table 8 6 GPI Setup Menu Items Menu Title Parameter High Rising Description Sets the polarity of the edge or level trigger In the case of edge trigger a Low to High transition starts the function In the case of level trigger a high level starts the function Polarity Low Falling Tally Configuration Sets the polarity of the edge or level trigger In the case of the edge trigger a High to Low transition starts the function In the case of level trigger a low level starts the function The menu items available in the GPI Tally tab enable you to configure each Tally Table 8 7 Tally Setup Menu Items Menu Title Item Parameter Tally Bkgd Tally Key Video Tally Key Alpha Function Tally Key Tally Tally Any Key Tally SqueezeBack Description Configures the GPI O port as an output and reflects the on air status of the specified BKGD Configures the GPI O port as an output and reflects the on air status of the Key Video Configures the GPI O port as an output and reflects the on air status of the Key Alpha
69. Preset bus will be turned off automatically The user must manually select keyers to be included in the next transition Select this setting to enable the Exclude SqueezeBack Transition option to take effect No Change Disarm The Preset Bus state does not change Exclude SqueezeBack Transition Selected If the Disarm Preset Keyers option is enabled selecting Exclude SqueezeBack Transition will stop keys from being disarmed at the end of a SqueezeBack transition If the Disarm Preset Keyers option is disabled this option has no effect Cleared Disables this feature Reset Audio Gain Channel Select Buttons Crosspoints amp Keyers FTB Button Switch Request Selected Audio gain will be set back to 0dB during a transition Cleared Crosspoints amp Keyers Shown Disables this feature Specifies the number of Channel Select buttons to display on the On Air Control interface for the MC1 MK Displays the entire On Air Control interface in DashBoard including the crosspoint buses and keyers Crosspoints amp Keyers Hidden FTB Enabled Displays only the Config tabs and the audio meters of the On Air Control interface in DashBoard The crosspoint buses and keyers do not display in DashBoard The Fade to Black FTB button functions as expected FTB Disabled Router Crosspoint The FTB button has no impact when pressed The button is grayed out and unavailable
70. S nseri niesie HI III II I HIN Overview of the Graphic Files 000 0 cc ecceeeeeeeeeseeteeeeeeeeeees Managing the Graphic Files 0 cccsceesesseceeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenes Configuring the Channel Select Buttons 9 nn To specify the number of Channel Select buttons To configure the first MC1 MK cccceceeceeseeeeeeseeseeeseeneeees To set up additional MC1 MK oc eececeeseeeeeeeeeeeseeeseeseeenes Notes on Using Multiple MC1 MK Cards ccoococccccicccncnoninnonos Using the Presmaster Protocol for VGPIS csccescesseeseeeteeteenseeeees Assigning a VGPI to a SqueezeBack Preset To assign a SgueezeBack Preset to an VGPI e Software Upgrades como it To upgrade the software on a card Audio Configuration In This Chapters ib Sete Audio OverVi Wear o A E EEE dydd Audio Process MB it Audio Shutting een FWG a FYS sveeseeess Voice Over and EAS ie eie india n Audio Pro lesu E SN LA Specifying Embedded Audio Groups ocoooooccoccconoononnnonnonnnonncnnnonncnnncn nono To specify which audio groups to embed Audio Shui ici a To map the audio channels oooonncnincninnnncnocnnonconconncanonnncnnnnoos Audio Process MB Ae YF To configure the audio proc amps ooooooccioccconoonconnonncononanonnonnos Voice Over Setup isa ities ls BERRA i REA To set up the voice over SQUICS cooooooconncnionconcconconoonncononnnonnonnos Setting up the Audio for EAS
71. S Text Attributes EAS Duck Level dB OK Green Text color and background color do not match text can be read on screen EAN not visible Yellow Text color and Background color match for EAN messages text cannot be read on screen Warnings not visible Yellow Text color and Background color match for Warnings text cannot be read on screen Watches not visible Yellow Text color and Background color match for Watches text cannot be read on screen Emergencies not visible Yellow Text color and Background color match for Emergencies text cannot be read on screen Statements not visible Yellow Text color and Background color match for Statements text cannot be read on screen This gain is applied to normal input audio on the Program bus while an EAS alert is active Gain dB 30 to 104 This adjusts the overall output gain on the Program bus while an EAS alert is active applies to the input audio and the EAS input audio The default value is 10 0 Refer to the section Audio Overview on page 5 2 for details on audio layering The default value is 10dB The default value is 0 aes MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Appendix A DashBoard Menus 8 27 Sage EAS Setup Tab The Sage EAS Setup tab enables you to customize the EAS text overlay received by your SAGE EAS The text overlay is automatically assigned to Logo channel 4 in Key 4 therefore do no
72. SqueezeBack Preset in the transition INCL SQUEEZE button is unlit on the On Air Control interface VGPI STATE 0x0140 When no SgueezeBack Preset is on Program and this command is in the Up state selects the effect type of VGPI and transitions the selected effect on Program When a SgueezeBack Preset is on Program and this command is in the Down state the VGPI which has the same effect as the current one will be handled and the current effect will be off air or on Preview In other cases the command will be ignored SET _PCS CHN 0x0040 GET_PCS_CHN 0x0041 AUTO TALLY ENA 0x0042 SET_ PAN SHOTBOX 0x0043 GET PAN SHOTBOX 0x0044 CHECK MEDIA 0x0047 DISCONN PAN 0x0048 a The Presmaster protocol must be enabled on the Remote Control tab in DashBoard Refer to the section Using the Presmaster Pro tocol for VGPIs on page 4 14 for details Automation Switch Request The Automation Switch Request feature uses Simple Commands 0x09 0x0B and 0x0D and is applicable when operating with an Automation system This feature defines the crosspoint switch as a router crosspoint number or as an MC1 MK button map number 10 4 Appendix C Serial Protocols MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 In order to access button 20 an extended message must be provided as specified in the Presmaster protocol specification For example FF 09 7F 00 14 would be sent for the Program b
73. TSC Pass Line seiis nenii e 4 3 NTSC Pass Line 21 8 6 Output Format setup ccoooonocccccccnoncnonacinnninnnons 8 5 Output Setup options oooooocooccocnonnocnnononanonnnonos 8 5 Output Timing field 8 3 OVELVIE Wia tects ei A teehee Dn FYD 1 5 Personality tab ccesceeseeecceceseeeseeeeeseeeeeenes 4 6 Playout RAM field 8 4 Power consumption field 9 9 98 8 3 product information cceeceseeeereeteeeeeees 8 4 RAM Available field ooooooonononnninnnicnicnn os 8 4 Rear Module field cceeeeeceeseeseereeeeeeees 8 4 Reference Format field 8 2 Reference Setup Options e n eeeenen 8 5 Reference Status field e e 8 2 Remote Control tab e e eueeuneeeenh 8 10 selecting reference input 8 5 Serial Number field oooooononconicnnnnnnnncnionocnno 8 4 signal information eseeeeeeseeeseeseeeeeenes 8 2 Signal Loss Alarm setup ceseseeeeeees 8 6 software upgrades 0 eeeeeceeseeseesteeteeeeeeeeens 4 15 SAUS ls 8 2 Video tab uni YN 4 2 4 3 Voltage field uu ROF 8 3 Dashboard launching ooooononionnnincnnnniccnonnonnconnos 2 6 Data Bits selecting ooooocionnnnonininicomo 2 17 8 11 DC Offset specification ooooocnnoninnnnnniononnninnonnnos 9 2 Default Gateway ccecccecseeseeseeseeeteeseeeeeneeneees 8 15 Device control sorres seesi seser ieee 2 19 DHCP ninia ias 2 13 8 15 Disarm Preset Keyers oooococnoccoonnoniccnocnconc
74. This chapter briefly outlines the extra steps required to setup an MC1 MK card The following topics are discussed e Overview e System Integration e Setup e Source Mapping MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Stand alone MC1 MK 7 1 Overview The MC1 MK is available without a routing matrix while still providing access to four live inputs on the card to be used as sources to switch between and access to the four internal logo channels The stand alone MC1 MK can be used for any combination of the following Stand alone branding and logo insertion Stand alone Emergency A B mixing e Stand alone EAS insertion e Stand alone SqueezeBack e Stand alone audio voice over mixing Stand alone branding and logo insertion Four downstream keyers offer the flexibility to add multiple layers of animated logo insertion and branding Branding content is brought to air from the on board internal media store and the external key and fill inputs for external graphic support Stand alone Emergency A B mixing The MC1 MK supports embedding Emergency Alert EAS audio Stand alone EAS insertion The MC1 MK provides an overlay engine that is capable of displaying an EAS horizontal text crawl in real time By default the overlay is automatically loaded into Logo 4 and associated with Keyer 4 of the MC1 MK Stand alone SqueezeBack You can still perform smooth on air SqueezeBack transitions to reveal another source or graphic and transition to
75. V Measured input voltage Current mA Current consumption of card in milliAmperes Power W Calculated power of the card Indicates the FPGA core temperature Hardware A warning is displayed in DashBoard when the FPGA Core Temperature reaches 85 C If the FPGA Temp HEC HHF temperature reaches 100 C the card will automatically shut down to avoid permanent damage and will have to be reset rebooted or power cycled to resume normal operation Indicates the card fan speed If the Stalled Fan alarm is enabled on the Personality tab this field reports when the card fan is not operating correctly FPGA Fan RPM Green MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Appendix A DashBoard Menus 8 3 Tab Title CPU Usage Table 8 2 Hardware Tab Items Parameters x xx y yy z zz Description CPU Load average where x xx represents in the last minute y yy represents the last five minutes e z zz is the last fifteen minutes RAM Available HHH CPU Memory Used Total CPU Memory CF Card Status Hardware of GB used Displays the amount of memory used on the CompactFlash card Missing CompactFlash card is not present Unreadable An error has occurred such as incompatible CompactFlash card or an error reading the card Playout RAM Product Tab Displays RAM memory usage where a represents the memory in use b represents the memory cache
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77. able for consultation training or service MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Introduction 1 1 Product Summary The MC1 MK includes the following features Compliance with SDI SMPTE 292M 1 485Gbps and SMPTE 259M 270Mbps Four separate stills animations in use at any time Logos 1 to 4 each logo may also have an optional Alpha channel Alpha 1 to 4 2GB of DDR playout memory with support for TGA PNG and JPG formats MC1 MK only 4GB of DDR playout memory with support for TGA PNG and JPG formats MCI MK 4GB only Support of popular formats such as 10801 and 720p Eight bi directional ports that are user programmable to be a GPI or a Tally Support for VGPIs when using the Miranda Presmaster Automation Protocol Four SDI inputs that include two background inputs A B External Key Video and External Key Alpha Four SDI outputs that may be configured as Program Preview or Clean Feeds Bypass relay from BKGD A BNC 3 to Output 1 BNC 5 protects your on air feed when the device is taken off line and ensures critical program content is not lost Ethernet 10 100Mbit connectivity for easy upgrades in the field and for transferring files Reports status and configuration remotely via the DashBoard Control System Provides remote serial control of the card using the Miranda Presmaster protocols Three options for specifying the card reference Supports SNMP alarms for the input and reference signals Specify how the input
78. an electrical or electronic device or assembly is susceptible to damage from an ESD event Important Safety Instructions Caution This product is intended to be a component product of the DFR 8300 and OG3 FR series frames Refer to the DFR 8300 and OG3 FR Series Frame User Manual for important safety instructions regarding the proper installation and safe operation of the frame as well as its component products Warning Certain parts of this equipment namely the power supply area still present a safety hazard with the power switch in the OFF position To avoid electrical shock disconnect all A C power cords from the chassis rear appliance connectors before servicing this area Warning Service barriers within this product are intended to protect the operator and service personnel from hazardous voltages For continued safety replace all barriers after any servicing This product contains safety critical parts which if incorrectly replaced may present a risk of fire or electrical shock Components contained with the product s power supplies and power supply area are not intended to be customer serviced and should be returned to the factory for repair To reduce the risk of fire replacement fuses must be the same time and rating Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Warning This product includes an Ethernet Port which allows this product to be A connected to a local area netwo
79. and ventilation verify that all unused slots are covered with Rear Modules or Blank Plates Note Verify that the card aligns with the Rear Module before fully tightening any of the slot screws To install a card in the openGear frame 1 Ensure that the openGear frame is properly installed 2 Ensure the Rear Module is properly installed 3 Hold the card by the edges and carefully align the card edges with the rails in the frame 4 Fully insert the card into the frame until the card is properly seated in the Rear Module Installing the MC1 PANEL 16 Install and configure your MC1 PANEL 16 as outlined in the MCI PANEL 16 Quick Start Guide that came with your panel Refer to the MCI PANEL 16 User Manual for configuration details Installing the Rack Mount PC Install and configure your rack mount PC as outlined in the MCI DB CLN Quick Start Guide that came with your system Installing the Touchscreen Display The interactive touchscreen display provides all of the menu interaction for the MC1 MK including functions such as configuration crosspoint selection and performing transitions Ensure that the touchscreen is connected to the PC via a USB cable It is recommended to use a touchscreen with 1680x1050 resolution Refer to the documentation that came with your touchscreen for specific installation and setup instructions Using DashBoard to Access the MC1 MK Before proceeding ensure that the DashBoard client software
80. are re mapped gain to the input s embedded audio source pass mode enabled or disabled mute enabled or disabled which channels are inverted or not MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Audio Configuration 5 3 Specifying Embedded Audio Groups The Audio tab enables you to specify which audio group is embedded in the output To specify which audio groups to embed 1 From the Tree View expand the node for the MC1 MK you want to access 2 Select the Configuration node to display the interface in the right half of DashBoard 3 Select the Config tab 4 Select the Audio tab located at the bottom of the Config tab Config Audio Tab 5 Enable the embedding of each audio group by selecting the associated Enable check box 5 4 Audio Configuration MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Audio Shuffling The MC1 MK provides the ability to change the color scheme of the audio group buttons in the On Air Control interface This allows you to assign a unique color to each group allowing you to quickly identify the groups on the interface Operating Tip The settings on the Audio Shuffle tab are included when saving audio profiles To map the audio channels 1 From the Tree View expand the node for the MC1 MK you want to access 2 Select the Configuration node to display the interface in the right half of DashBoard 3 Select the Audio tab 4 Select the Audio Shuffle tab located at the bottom of the Aud
81. by Ross Video Limited beyond the warranty period without charge for the life of the equipment MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Appendix E Service Information 12 3 12 4 Appendix E Service Information MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Index A Alarm audio idas 8 3 BROD Asian A 8 6 BKGD Brain cients 8 6 CompactFlash card ee 8 4 EAS Text Attributes 8 27 8 29 hardware status coooccnnnnonincnconcnononnconnonnonnnon nono 8 3 Key Alpha cocinada 8 6 Key VideO tencia Tid 8 6 memory USAGE ue Wi WYT FC 8 4 power CONSUMPTION eeuuuuen nenu 8 3 reference signal uei Ye GWY O TRO 8 2 signal loss eeeueuuueuuueuisun nien ninne 4 3 8 6 Stalled fa ici 8 18 A ian Hearn shes 8 2 video signal cui EF FI YET DH FFF Sg 8 2 Apply Changes button ooooonconocnonconnoonconcnnnnnnonos 8 15 Audio alarms a eu O i CO 8 3 channel Map uii ie iii 5 5 channel mapping eeeieiieeene 5 8 5 9 duck level EAS iu sect GG GW grw 8 7 EAS un YR GR RF 5 9 5 10 embedded groups enabling 5 4 8 7 gann att ahaha kt eked cnt node Go 5 7 gain level transitions eeeneneen 5 11 gam EAS ne i Wi hte 8 7 groups embedding oooocococnoccnoccocnnononnnonnnnnnonos 5 1 input St tUS sses sreseris tse riran eseri iaaa 8 3 AI VELE GN ees 5 7 PTOCESSING ii ii 5 7 8 24 profiles creating oooooconncinnnninomo 5 12 8 24 A e enata DF ee 8 23 Synchronous siii inii 8 3
82. ccccecseessesecseecseceseeeceeceeceseseeseeeeatenes 4 6 Configuring the Input Signal Timing Display ce eeeeseseeeeeeecseeeeeteeeeeeeereeees 4 6 To configure the input signal timing for your Card eeeseeseeeeeceseeeeeeeeeeneenees 4 6 Loading the Factory Defaults ccccceeceesececcesecesceseeeeeenceseecaeesceaececeesrseseeeeeaes 4 7 To reset the card to the factory default settings in DashBoard e e e 4 7 Auto Swapping of Program and Preset BUSES ccccessesssesseesecseeeseeeseeseeneenseens 4 7 To swap the buses after a transitiOn cccececsceeseeseceeeeecesceseeeeeeseeseecsecseeaeeneenseens 4 7 To configure the Preset Keyers Option cccccecseessessecsecesececeseeeceecnecnseeseeneeenes 4 8 Disabling the Fade to Black Button ccccecceeseescesceeseceeecseceseesececnseeesenseeeeeeseenes 4 8 To disable the FTB button ee ars areen ea aii aa anian oiae EEE Enets eas 4 8 Automation Switch R gu stS cerere nnen E i RR EEEE EROR 4 9 To define the automation switch requests ccccescesceescesceeeeesceseeesecsseeseeneeneeees 4 9 To define the TAKE button behavior for automation ceseseeeeteeeeeeeeteeees 4 9 MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Specifying the Number of Available Crosspoints To specify the number of available crosspoints Using Multiple MC1 MK CalrdS oocoonooniocncononnnnnncononnconnonccon non Hn Hn nn nu Updating the ICON
83. ccnonconconcnnncnnonanonos 9 6 MAPPING 5 a 2 9 A E eee 8 5 return loss specification e eeeen 9 2 SPECI CATIONS ii 9 2 Status LEDS 0d 2 4 CITING Mee E Me Mies catia OA ts Hae cata At 9 6 timing SUS Li 4 6 Installing rear module oncoconnninnncnnnincnnroinns 2 5 Inverting audio oe eeceseeseceeceseeeeeeeceseeeneeneeaes 5 7 A i Fd Ud 2 13 8 15 J J7 Reference termination euueueeueuennn 2 3 8 5 JPEG format AAE E E E R 1 2 JUMP OLS ww TF EW FF YF E R 2 3 K Key Alpha alarm enabling ce eeeeseeseceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 8 6 NE eI Huno 8 2 Stas TE 8 2 timing status cooocoocccocnonononcoononnnonnonnconnonncnn non nns 8 3 Key order SqueezeBack effects 4 4 Key Video alarm enabling cece eeseeeeceeceeeeeseeeeeeeeees 8 6 Status TEL o Um Fd gydd 8 2 timing Status ci ok ees Se ee 8 3 L LEDs input Status cintia 2 4 OVELVIEW asista Denese RW o 2 4 reference status ici 2 4 Level GPL cn i y ry cave oa 8 8 Linear Timecode see LTC Load Factory Defaults e 9 en 4 7 8 21 Load Save tab 0oooococccnnncccconncccnonccononnoronnncon 4 7 8 21 LOSS POWER Lun in Tn tebe E 2 5 Low Falling GPI cccccsceccesssesserseersesseeneconeneess 8 9 LTC Cable connections 0 0 eeeeeeceteeeeeeseeeeeeeenes 2 16 CAD LIM atar 2 16 serial communication setup eeen 8 11 MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 serial USING Vecina 2 16 Using GPIS
84. ce This is useful when a graphics stations is providing the video and needs to know when to trigger a play of an animation To configure a tally for SqueezeBack 1 oo PS o ON Set up your tally as outlined in the section GPI Tally Cabling on page 2 14 From the Tree View expand the node for the MC1 MK you want to access Select the Configuration node to display the interface in the right half of DashBoard Select the Config tab Select the GPI Tally tab located at the bottom of the Config tab To configure a tally port e Select Tally SgueezeBack from the Function column for the tally you wish to configure e Select the polarity of the tally from the Polarity column Configuring GPI Control of SgueezeBacks You can trigger a SqueezeBack using a GPI trigger To configure a GPI for SqueezeBacks 1 oo A O N Set up your GPI as outlined in the section GPI Tally Cabling on page 2 14 From the Tree View expand the node for the MC1 MK you want to access Select the Configuration node to display the interface in the right half of DashBoard Select the Config tab Select the GPI Tally tab located at the bottom of the Config tab To configure a GPI Select the GPI SgueezeBack in the Function column for the SgueezeBack you wish to trigger using the GPI you set up in 1 e Select the polarity of the tally from the Polarity column MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 MC1 MK Configuration 4 5 Additional
85. competition with respect We will cooperate with and help other friendly companies o o NoD We will go above and beyond in times of crisis f there s no one to authorize the required action in times of company or customer crisis do what you know in your heart is right You may rent helicopters if necessary MC1 MK Installation Manual Copyright Patents Ross Part Number MC1MKDR 004A 08 e Release Date March 23 2015 2015 Ross Video Limited Ross openGear and any related marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Ross Video Ltd All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies PATENTS ISSUED and PENDING All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Ross Video While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document Ross Video assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein Patent numbers US 7 034 886 US 7 508 455 US 7 602 446 US 7 802 802 B2 US 7 834 886 US 7 914 332 US 8 307 284 US 8 407 374 B2 US 8 499 019 B2 US 8 519 949 B2 US 8 743 292 B2 GB 2 419 119 B GB 2 447 380 B and other patents pending Important Regulatory and Safety Notices to Service Personnel gt Pe B
86. device the state of the ATMN button of the MC1 MK as outlined in the section Pre Roll and Take Command on page 10 6 Specifying the Number of Available Crosspoints This number is in addition to the Shift button To specify the number of available crosspoints 1 2 3 4 5 From the Tree View expand the node for the MC1 MK you want to access Select the Configuration node to display the interface in the right half of DashBoard Select the Config tab Select the Personality tab Use the Number of Crosspoints slider to specify the number of crosspoint buttons to display in the Active Channel On Air Control interface and MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 MC1 MK Configuration 4 9 the number of active crosspoint buttons on the MC1 MK chassis Buttons that are unavailable are unlit on the physical panel 4 10 MC1 MK Configuration MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Using Multiple MC1 MK Cards When using multiple MC1 MK Master Control Switchers it may be desirable to control any MC1 MK from a DashBoard console To facilitate switching between multiple MC1 MK cards a row of dedicated Channel Select buttons is provided in the upper left of the On Air Control interface You can change the icons displayed in the Channel Select Buttons the Basic Tree View node and the Home tab by updating the corresponding graphic files stored on the MC1 MK card This section outlines how to update the icons for an MC1 MK and ho
87. dio Profiles sh Upload Audio EAS Tab 4 Use the options in the Embedded Audio Source area to specify which video source the embedded audio will be used for the EAS 5 To map a channel From the associated Ch Source menu select an audio source to include in the EAS output e Note that if the selected source is not present on the input video silence is embedded 6 To reset the settings of a group to pass the input channels to the output channels in a direct 1 1 configuration click Pass for the specific group MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Audio Configuration 5 9 7 To mute a group click Mute for the specified group 8 To pass all groups click Pass in the All Groups area 9 To mute all groups click Mute in the All Groups area 10 Repeat steps 5 to 7 for each group chamnel pair you wish to configure for the SDI input Setting the EAS Duck and Gain Levels The MC1 MK supports two types of EAS devices TFT EAS 911 and SAGE EAS However only one of the two available types can be selected at a time and the selected device includes an EAS Setup tab in the Device View of DashBoard This section outlines the option to specify how much the Program bus audio level is reduced when an EAS alert is active Note that if both Voice Over and EAS audio are in effect the incoming audio is ducked twice To set the EAS duck level 1 Ensure that you have configured a port on the MC1 MK rear module for the EAS p
88. e monitoring of your frame using Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP which is compatible with many third party monitoring tools For More Information on e the available SNMP monitoring features refer to the Management Information Base MIB file that came with your openGear card s SNMP Monitoring refer to the MFC OG3 Series User Manual Serial Protocols The MC1 MK serial interface provides a communication link between a computer based editing or automation system and the MC1 MK For More Information on e setting up an automation system with the MC1 MK refer to the MC1 MK setup sheet for your device This setup sheet is available on the MCI MK Documentation Resources CD that accompanied your MC1 MK MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Introduction 1 5 the Miranda Presmaster protocol refer to the Miranda Presmaster Automation Protocol Manual 1 6 Introduction MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Documentation Terms and Conventions This section briefly summarizes the terms and conventions used throughout this manual Terms The following terms are used Auto Select Key is a key in which two video signals are required to insert the key The Key Alpha is used to cut the hole in the video and Key Video is used to fill the hole Board or Card refers to both the MC1 MK and MC1 MK 4GB including all components and switches unless otherwise noted e DashBoard refers to the
89. e operator presses the TAKE button on the On Air Control interface or MC1 PANEL 16 control panel Automation must be enabled on the MC1 MK Take Next Asserted FF 6B 03 01 10 6 Appendix C Serial Protocols MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Appendix D Software Licenses In This Appendix This appendix provides third party software license information for your MC1 MK card This product includes multiple software components which are individually licensed under one or more of the following licenses included in this appendix This appendix contains the following sections BSD Dual GPL Free Type GPL UG e LGPL MIT zlib MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Appendix D Software Licenses 11 1 BSD Copyright c 1991 1993 The Regents of the University of California All rights reserved This code is derived from software contributed to Berkeley by Kenneth Almquist Redistribution and use in source and binary forms with or without modification are permitted provided that the following conditions are met 1 Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice this list of conditions and the following disclaimer 2 Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and or other materials provided with the distribution 3 lt BSD Advertising Clause omitted per the July 22 1999 licensing
90. e the valid range a vertical shift will occur The BKGD A input signal is not available MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Table 8 1 Signal Tab Items Tab Tile Parameters Bkgd B Timing Same parameters as above Key Video Timing Same parameters as above KeyAlphaTiming Same parameters as above Indicates the timing of the output signals relative to the reference Output Timing Clocks lines Displays the audio status for each of the four audio groups where 1 4 indicates the group and indicates the status of the group as follows Bkgd A Audio 1 2 3 4 an s indicates the presence of synchronous audio on the group an x indicates that audio is not present an a indicates the presence of asynchronous audio on the group Bkgd B Audio Same parameters as above Key Video Audio Same parameters as above Key Alpha Audio Same parameters as above a _ The inputs on the card are line synchronized Therefore in order to avoid vertical shifts of the video the input signals must be timed within approximately 0 5 line Hardware Tab Table 8 2 summarizes the read only information displayed in the Hardware tab Table 8 2 Hardware Tab Items Tab Title Parameters Description OK Green Normal operation no hardware errors and the HW Status correct rear module is installed Incomp I O Module Red Card is connected to the wrong rear module Voltage
91. eeeeees 2 11 reference source selecting 4 2 router COMMUNICATION oooocccnnoncnnonacinonnanonnnos 3 4 RTR Extra buttons cooococcniccnicnnoniccniononnninnonnos 3 7 signal loss alarm 4 3 talla 2 14 text overlay EAS sanngirni 6 2 video format selecting e eeenenu 4 2 video outputs configuring s s s 4 3 Shuffle audio ii dz 8 23 Shuffling audio ccceeessseesceeceeeeeceeseeeeeeeeaes 5 5 Signal information read only ceececseeseeseseeeees 8 2 level specification ooooocionionicnncnnncnconicononnonnos 9 2 loss alarm enabling cceceseseeteereeeees 4 3 loss alarm setup ceecceceesseeseeeereeeseeeenees 8 6 SUA CUS in een Y i YC Y E S 8 2 CUMING yin SEW FF 4 6 8 3 9 6 SMPTE standards 0 cceccesseeseeceeseceeceseeereeeeeees 9 2 Software Upgrades cceecceseeseeeeeseeeeeseenseesees 4 15 Specifications OVEIVIEW cola 9 2 serial digital video inputs cesses 9 2 serial digital video outputs oooooononionincninno oo 9 2 SMPTE standards eceesesseeseeseeeeeeeeeneees 9 2 SqueezeBack effect o 8 17 SqueezeBack effects key order specifying o ooocococcnonconnocncnncononanonos 4 4 SqueezeBack tab 4 4 8 17 Static discharge amis iii 2 2 Static ethernet setup ooooooonionicnncnnonnconcnnno 2 13 8 15 MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Station LoS uds 4 11 Status signal loss alarm oooooononnnnnncnocnnocnocnonnnonnonnonnos
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93. ept those listed in Table 8 16 Table 8 16 Excluded Parameters From a Reset Interface Parameter that is not reset Video Reference Input Video Output Format Configuration Ethernet All parameters EAS Setup Off button is selected All logo channels are set to None On Air If the time counter was running before the reset it Time counter E a will continue counting without resetting to 00 00 00 a The Ethernet Port settings in the Remote Control tab are reset to the factory default values b The remaining parameters in the EAS Setup tab are not reset c The logo properties one for each image animation are not reset Each image stored on the CompactFlash has properties associated with it These properties are not affected by loading the factory defaults MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Appendix A DashBoard Menus 8 21 Router Tab The Router tab provides additional configuration options for routers Table 8 17 provides a Menu Title Router Setup summary of the options in the Router tab Password Parameter Table 8 17 Router Tab Items Description Enter the password for the NK IPS if this feature is enabled on your device Physical Router references the physical connections for its crosspoints Virtual Router references the virtual connections for its crosspoints Address 1 254 Specifies the T Bus address of the MC1 MK Delay Specifies the
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95. ere there are not sufficient resource converters available on the router e Positive numbers 1 and up are assumed to be valid router crosspoints For an NK series router the maximum value is 32767 For other routers it may be larger or smaller The MC1 MK does not validate the number so you must ensure that the correct value is entered Crosspoint Mapping The MC1 MK is shipped with a factory default mapping for the available inputs to the crosspoint buttons on the DashBoard control panel Table 3 1 outlines the default crosspoint mapping However you can also change the sources assigned to the router destinations that are associated with the MC1 MK using the options in the Video Inputs tab For More Information on the menu items in the Video Inputs tab refer to Table 8 12 on page 8 16 Table 3 1 Default Crosspoint Mapping Crosspoint Button Unshifted Row Shifted Row Black Black b Router 1 Router 7 Router 2 Router 8 Router 3 Router 9 Router 4 Router 10 Router 5 Router 11 Router 6 Router 12 Logo 1 Logo 3 Ol OINI OO a BR OJN Logo 2 Logo 4 RTR Extra 1 RTR Extra 2 SHIFT SHIFT _ Mapping the RTR Extra Buttons By default there are two RTR Extra buttons with one mapped to each row These buttons are provided for when your Automation system requires switches between more router sources than can be mapped to the MC1 MK crosspoint buttons When you have
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97. etected by the card is not locked to it HHH Indicates the reference format detected Bkgd A Status HH Green Normal operation Alarm suppressed Green An alarm condition exists but is silenced Incompatible Yellow Signal present but format does not match the video output format configuration of the card Unsupported Yellow Signal detected by format is not recognized No Signal Red No signal present on the input Bkgd B Status Same parameters as above Key Video Status Same parameters as above Key Alpha Status Same parameters as above Bypass Relay Normal not in bypass Green BKGD A is available for processing and OUT 1 is driven by the card Active in bypass Red BKGD A bypasses the card and is looped passively on OUT 1 through the relay Note BKGD A cannot be detected by the card in this state Timing Display Relative to Reference The Input Timing fields display the input signal timing values relative to the selected analog reference Input to Output The Input Timing fields display the input signal timing values relative to the SDI output of the card 8 2 Appendix A Bkgd A Timing DashBoard Menus HH Clocks lines Indicates the timing of the BKGD A input signal as specified in the Timing Display feature The BKGD A input signal is within the valid range The BKGD A input signal is outsid
98. ettings to pass the default All Groups input channels to the output channels Mutes all groups on the output a The Voice Over tab defaults to Key Video while the EAS tab defaults to Key Alpha b Default is embedded 1 1 mapping e g G1C1 OUT is mapped to G1C1 IN Audio Shuffle Tab Table 8 19 summarizes the options on the Audio Shuffle tab Table 8 19 Audio Shuffle Tab Items Tab Title Parameters Description Selects the display color of the buttons on the Audio Shuffle tab in the On Air Control interface for the specified group Background Color Selects the display color of the text on the Foreground Color buttons of the Audio Shuffle tab in the On Air Control interface for the specified group MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Appendix A DashBoard Menus 8 23 Audio Processing Tab Table 8 20 summarizes the options on the Audio Processing tab Table 8 20 Audio Processing Tab Items Tab Title Parameters Description Adjusts the gain of the specified channel of audio Ch Gain dB z 12 ae TONE Select zero 0 when using non PCM audio data Inverts the audio signal of the specified Selected channel Ch Invert e Audio signal of the specified channel is not Cleared inverted Use for non PCM audio data Resets the gain value to 0 and disables the invert box is unselected for the specified group Resets all gain values to 0 and disables the All Groups
99. he following in mind when configuring your video inputs and outputs The SDI output timing is fixed on the MC1 MK and is set to approximately 0 5 lines after the reference Each video input has a line sync that can support a full line of SD or HD video including horizontal blanking All video inputs must be timed with the reference The input tolerance is approximately 0 5 line Exceeding this tolerance will result in the output shifting of 1 line The Timing status fields in the Signal tab displays a Yellow indicator when operating outside the range of the line sync In such cases a vertical shift of 1 line or more may occur e All of the video inputs must be the same video format as specified in the Video tab for the card If the formats do not match the card reports an error in the DashBoard Signal Status area and on the card edge LEDs The Program and Preset sources can be any of the four internally generated Logo channels or external inputs or an internally generated black Each of the four outputs can be configured as Program Preset or one of four Clean Feeds All of the outputs can be enabled to add dither clip to SMPTE black or allow super black or clip to SMPTE white or allow super white Output Format Reference Compatibility Depending on the reference format you use the card will only be able to operate in certain formats as outlined in Table 9 6 Table 9 6 Output Reference Compatibility Output 720p
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102. iew e Specifying Embedded Audio Groups e Audio Shuffling e Audio Processing e Voice Over Setup Setting up the Audio for EAS e Resetting the Audio Gain Level During Transitions e Creating an Audio Profile version 6 2 0 or higher The DashBoard Control System software and user manual are available to download from the Ross Video website Note Before proceeding ensure that you are running DashBoard software MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Audio Configuration 5 1 Audio Overview The MC1 MK provides the ability to independently configure the audio channel map and gain of each input up to 16 that can be selected on the crosspoint bus and to adjust the gain or mute individually each of the 16 embedded channels The audio processing and shuffle settings are retained on a per crosspoint basis In addition audio settings can be saved to one of four audio profiles that can be applied to any crosspoint during a TAKE transition For More Information on Workflow automation protocol support for audio refer to the section Commands on page 10 2 Figure 5 1 provides a simplified workflow diagram of the MC1 MK audio processing Figure 5 1 Audio Processing Workflow Audio Processing On a channel pair basis you can sum the two inputs and apply to both outputs swap the input pairs send left channel only to both output channels in the pair send right channel only to both output channels in the pair
103. ig tab Select the Personality tab located at the bottom of the Config tab Configure how the signal timing is reported by selecting an option from the Timing Display menu Loading the Factory Defaults If required the card menu parameters can be reset to the factory default values using the option available in the Load Save tab All parameters are reset except those listed in Table 8 16 on page 8 21 To reset the card to the factory default settings in DashBoard 1 2 3 4 5 From the Tree View expand the node for the MC1 MK you want to access Select the Configuration node to display the interface in the right half of DashBoard Select the Config tab Select the Load Save tab located at the bottom of the Config tab From the Global Settings area click Load Factory Defaults to display the Confirm dialog Click Yes to load the factory default values for all menu parameters or No to cancel the load and close the dialog Auto Swapping of Program and Preset Buses A personality option is provided that allows the user to specify the behavior of the Program and Preset buses after a transition You can choose to have the Program and Preset bus flip flop after a transition default setting or have the Preset bus unchanged after a transition To swap the buses after a transition 1 2 3 4 5 From the Tree View expand the node for the MC1 MK you want to access Select the Configuration node to display the interface
104. in the voice over output e Note that if the selected source is not present on the input video silence is embedded 6 To reset the settings of a group to pass the input channels to the output channels in a direct 1 1 configuration click Pass for the specific group 7 To mute a group click Mute for the specified group Note that this overrides the gain setting for the group 8 To pass all groups click Pass in the All Groups area 9 To mute all groups click Mute in the All Groups area 10 Repeat steps 5 to 7 for each group channel pair you wish to configure 5 8 Audio Configuration MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Setting up the Audio for EAS You must first setup communications between your EAS device and the MC1 MK For More Information on setting up an EAS with the MC1 MK refer to the MC1 MK setup sheet for your device This setup sheet is available on the MCI MK Documentation Resources CD that accompanied your MC1 MK the TFT EAS Setup tab refer to Table 8 23 on page 8 26 e the Sage EAS Setup tab refer to Table 8 24 on page 8 28 Configuring the Audio Source for EAS This section outlines how to configure the embedded audio sources for the EAS audio transitions To set up an EAS source 1 From the Tree View expand the node for the MC1 MK you want to access 2 Select the Audio tab 3 Select the EAS tab located at the bottom of the Audio tab Voice Over WEAS Audio Shufile Audio Processing Au
105. in the right half of DashBoard Select the Config tab Select the Personality tab located at the bottom of the Config tab From the Post Transition Behavior area select the first Toggle Program Preset Bus box MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 MC1 MK Configuration 4 7 Specifying the Preset Keyers Behavior The Preset Keyers personality option allows the user to specify the behavior of the keyers and the Audio Over on the Preset bus after a transition Note This affects all Keyers unless EAS is enabled on the Remote Control tab When EAS is enabled only Keyers 1 3 are affected To configure the Preset Keyers option 1 From the Tree View expand the node for the MC1 MK you want to access 2 Select the Configuration node to display the interface in the right half of DashBoard 3 Select the Config tab 4 Select the Personality tab located at the bottom of the Config tab Preset Keyers controls the state of the keys and audio over on the preset bus at the end of a transition Preset Keyers o Toggle Program Preset Bus Remove from Preset Bus No Change Disarm Personality Tab Preset Keyers Options 5 From the Post Transition Behavior area select the one of the following Preset Keyers options Toggle Program Preset Bus The keyers will automatically flip flop between Program and Preset after a transition Remove from Preset Bus The keyers on the Preset bus will be turned off automatical
106. io tab resmast ter VGPI TFT EAS Setup Refresh Upload Reboot Audio Audio Shuffle Tab 5 To change the color of an audio group button on the On Air Control interface e Select the associated Background Color menu for the audio group button you want to configure The Audio Group Button Color dialog displays MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Audio Configuration 5 5 t VGPI TFT EAS Setup Audio Shuffle Tab Audio Group Button Color Dialog e Specify a color for the button Click Live to preview the color scheme and apply it but not close the dialog or OK to apply the new color scheme and close the dialog 6 To change the color of an audio group button on the On Air Control interface e Select the associated Foreground Color menu for the audio group button you want to configure The Audio Group Button Text Color dialog displays e Specify a color for the button text Click Live to preview the color scheme and apply it but not close the dialog or OK to apply the new color scheme and close the dialog 5 6 Audio Configuration MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Audio Processing The MC1 MK provides the ability to adjust the gain of each of the 16 embedded channels You can also choose to sum every adjacent pair of audio groups with the first channel on the Odd Channel numbers e g Channels 1 and 2 3 and 4 5 and 6 etc Operating Tip The settings on the Audio Processing tab are included when savi
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108. ital device Notice This is a Class A product In domestic environments this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may have to take adequate measures Maintenance User Serviceable Parts Routine maintenance to this openGear product is not required This product contains no user serviceable parts If the module does not appear to be working properly please contact Technical Support using the numbers listed under the Contact Us section on the last page of this manual All openGear products are covered by a generous 5 year warranty and will be repaired without charge for materials or labor within this period See the Warranty and Repair Policy section in this manual for details Environmental Information The equipment that you purchased required the extraction and use of natural resources for its production It may contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment To avoid the potential release of those substances into the environment and to diminish the need for the extraction of natural resources Ross Video encourages you to use the appropriate take back systems These systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials from your end of life equipment in an environmentally friendly and health conscious manner The crossed out wheelie bin symbol invites you to use these systems If you need more information on the collection reuse and recycling systems please contact
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110. le SgueezeBack Preset 2 on the Preset bus A STATE command 0x0140 will enable disable SgueezeBack Preset 2 on the Program bus An ARM command 0x0130 will enable disable SgueezeBack Preset 3 on the Preset bus A STATE command 0x0140 will enable disable SgueezeBack Preset 3 on the Program bus An ARM command 0x0130 will enable disable SgueezeBack Preset 4 on the Preset bus A STATE command 0x0140 will enable disable SgueezeBack Preset 4 on the Program bus SgueezeBack Effect 1 SgueezeBack Effect 2b Function SqueezeBack Effect 3 SqueezeBack Effect 44 The default value for VGPI 0 The default value for VGPI 1 The default value for VGPI 2 The default value for VGPI 3 pao oS MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Appendix A DashBoard Menus 8 25 TFT EAS Setup Tab The TFT EAS Setup tab enables you to customize the EAS text overlay received by your TFT EAS 911 The text overlay is automatically assigned to Logo channel 4 in Key 4 therefore do not use Logo 4 and Keyer 4 for any other purpose when EAS is enabled Table 8 23 TFT EAS Setup Tab Items Menu Title EAS Settings Parameter Off Description Disables the setup mode removes test message from the PST output EAN Preview Warnings Watches Emergencies Statements From Top Note that if Key 4 is in use with other content it will be re configured Refer to the FCC s EAS regulati
111. length of time in frames that the MC1 MK will wait after sending a command to the router before it assumes the router output is switched Note that setting this value too low will result in on air glitches Router Level a _ The default value is 3 8 22 Appendix A DashBoard Menus Selected Cleared Selected Cleared Specifies the router level s to include for every transition the MC1 MK executes between router sources MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Audio Tabs The Audio tab includes five sub tabs that enable you to configure the Voice Over and EAS sources set up audio shuffling apply audio proc amps and saving audio settings to one of four presets to recall later Voice Over and EAS Tabs Table 8 18 summarizes the options for the Voice Over and EAS tabs Table 8 18 Voice Over and EAS Tab Items Tab Title Parameters Description Maps the embedded audio from the Key Video Key Video i Embedded Audio source as the audio over source Source Key Alpha Maps the embedded audio from the Key Alpha Md video source as the audio over source Mute Mutes the channel on the input Group Ch gt Embeds the specified Group and Channel pair Ch Source Hz Tone kHz Tone Embeds the selected test tone Resets the specified group settings to pass the default input channels to the output channels Mutes the specified group on the output Resets all group s
112. ly after a transition The operator must manually select the keyer s to be included in the next transition If you select this option enabling the Exclude SgueezeBack Transition feature will stop keys from being disarmed at the end of a Sgueeze transition No Change The Preset bus is unchanged after a transition Disabling the Fade to Black Button You can disable the functionality of the Fade to Black FTB button on the On Air Control interfaces and the physical button on the MC1 PANEL 16 chassis Once disabled pressing the button has no effect Note Ensure that FTB is not selected or in use before disabling its function Disabling the button while it is selected active locks the on air output to black To disable the FTB button 1 From the Tree View expand the node for the MC1 MK you want to access 2 Select the Configuration node to display the interface in the right half of DashBoard 3 Select the Config tab 4 Select the Personality tab 5 To disable the FTB button select the Disable FTB option You may need to scroll to the bottom of the tab to located this option 4 8 MC1 MK Configuration MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Automation Switch Requests When the MC1 MK interfaces with an Automation System you can choose how the MC1 MK defines automation switch requests This feature applies to the Program bus Preset bus and external sources Ensure the ATMN button is toggled to ON to enable your
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114. mote port number to which the MC1 MK will try to connect When Role is set to Client specifies the port number of the external device IP Address Only applicable when Role is set to Client Specifies the IP address of the external device The default is 0 0 0 0 and this must be changed to the actual IP address of the external device a The default values for the Serial Port parameters bit rate data bits parity and stop bits are protocol dependent b Each ethernet protocol is listed as a separate row in the Ethernet Port area of the tab c The default values vary by device type Default Values This section provides the default values for the Serial and Ethernet menus on the Remote Control tab Serial Port Table 8 9 lists the default values for the Serial Port menus Table 8 9 Serial Port Default Values Protocol M 2100 Bit Rate 38400 Data Bits Stop Bits Flow Control Timecode 38400 Presmaster 38400 TFT EAS 911 9600 SAGE EAS Char Gen 9600 RossTalk MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 115200 Appendix A DashBoard Menus 8 13 Ethernet Port Table 8 10 lists the default values for the Ethernet Port menus Table 8 10 Ethernet Port Default Values Protocol IP Address Protocol M 2100 Enabled Server Presmaster Server NK Router Client TFT EAS 911 Client SAGE EAS Char Gen
115. n of the EAS text overlay Note that this setting is not applicable to the Emergency Alert High Priority categories as these messages are fixed to the top of the screen 6 Use the Text Size slider to adjust the font size of the text overlay from smallest 1 to largest 10 Note that actual text size is dependent on the video format 7 Selecta text color and or background color for the text overlay using the provided fields The EAS Text Attributes field reports an error when the text color and the background color match size and or may disable transparency The exact length depends on the characters used in the message widths of each font character Note When using very long EAS messages the MC1 MK may use a smaller font 8 To apply a drop shadow to the text overlay select the Drop Shadow box 9 Use the Pan Speed slider to specify the speed of the EAS text crawl across the screen 10 Use the Repeat Count 11 Repeat step 4 to step 10 for each message category you want to configure 12 Select Off from the Preview to disable the EAS text crawl The Preset bus no longer displays a test EAS message and the Key 4 button on the Preset bus is no longer lit MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Configuring the Text Overlay 6 3 6 4 Configuring the Text Overlay MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Stand alone MC1 MK In This Chapter The MC1 MK card can be used without an NK router for stand alone applications
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117. n the Rear Module Select this option if the card is connected to an RS 232 external device that uses the RS 232 TIA EIA 232 transmission standard Select this option if the card is connected to an external device that uses the RS 422 TIA EIA 422 transmission standard In this mode the Rx receive end is terminated with a 1200hm resistor on the card Select this option if the card is connected to an external device that uses an unterminated RS 422 transmission standard In this mode the Rx receive end is not terminated on the card This mode is used to daisy chain several card Rx ports where only the last one would be terminated This setting is recommended Port Type when the Protocol is set to Timecode RS 422 unterm Serial Port Select this option if the card is connected to an external device that uses the standard RS 422 transmission standard with a null pinout In this mode the Rx and Tx are swapped on the card port and the Rx receive end is terminated with a 120ohm resistor on the card RS 422 NULL Select this option if the card is connected to an external device that uses the standard RS 422 unterminated transmission standard with a null pinout In this mode the Rx and Tx are swapped on the card port and the Rx receive end is not terminated on the card This mode is used to daisy chain several card Rx ports where only the last one would be terminated RS 422 NULL unterm No transmission sta
118. ndard is specified 8 10 Appendix A DashBoard Menus MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Menu Title Parameter Table 8 8 Remote Control Tab Items Description This option is not fully implemented for the AS x MELOO MC1 MK and should not be used Select this option if you are communicating Timecode with an LTC device Refer to the section Linear Timecode Setup on page 2 16 Select this option if the external device Piesmaster connected to the Serial COM port requires the Miranda Presmaster protocol to communicate with the MC1 MK Select this option if the external device Protocol a connected to the Serial COM port reguires the AED EA TFT Inc TM EAS 911 protocol to communicate with the MC1 MK Select this option if the external device connected to the Serial COM port reguires the PACE EASE har GN Sage EAS Generic Character Generator protocol to communicate with the MC1 MK Select this option to use the RossTalk text based protocol that enables control of RossTalk Ross Video equipment Refer to the Ross Talk Commands Setup Sheet available on the Gear Documentation Disc for details a Serial Port 9600 19200 Selects the bit rate for the external device ee kau connected to the Serial COM port 57600 115200 Data Bits 7 Sets the number of data bits transmission gx character length None Parity Even Sets the Parity type Odd Stop Bits Sets
119. ng The default value is 10dB The default value is 0 eae Sp MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Appendix A DashBoard Menus 8 29 8 30 Appendix A DashBoard Menus MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Appendix B Specifications In This Appendix This appendix provides information on the specifications for your MC1 MK Note that specifications are subject to change without notice The following topics are discussed e Technical Specifications e Communication Specifications Video Characteristics MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Appendix B Specifications 9 1 Technical Specifications This section includes the technical specifications for the MC1 MK Table 9 1 MC1 MK Technical Specifications Category Parameter Specification Number of Inputs 4 SDI Data Rates and SMPTE Standards Accommodated SMPTE 259M 270Mbps SMPTE 292M 1 485Gbps Impedance 75ohms Serial Digital Video Inputs Return Loss 8320AR 033 Rear Module SDI IN 1 15dB to 1 485GHz SDI IN 2 4 gt 15dB to 1 485GHz 8320AR 055 Rear Module gt 15dB Equalization using Belden 1694A cable Number of Outputs 8320AR 033 Rear Module 8320AR 055 Rear Module SD 120m HD 100m SD 300m HD 140m 4 Impedance 75ohms Return Loss 8320AR 033 Rear Module SDI OUT 1 15dB to 1 485GHz SDI OUT 2 4 gt 15dB to 1 485GHz 8320AR 055 Rear Module gt 13dB Serial Digital
120. ng audio profiles To configure the audio proc amps 1 From the Tree View expand the node for the MC1 MK you want to access 2 Select the Configuration node to display the interface in the right half of DashBoard 3 Select the Audio tab 4 Select the Audio Processing tab located at the bottom of the Audio tab Refresh Upload Reboot Audio Audio Processing Tab 5 To apply a gain to a channel use the associated Ch slider to select a value between 72dB and 12dB 6 To invert a channel select the associated Ch Invert box To reset the gain and invert values for a group select the associated Reset button 8 Ifrequired repeat steps 5 to 6 for each channel in the group MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Audio Configuration 5 7 Voice Over Setup This section outlines how to configure the embedded audio sources for the Voice Over feature for audio transitions To set up the voice over source 1 From the Tree View expand the node for the MC1 MK you want to access 2 Select the Audio tab 3 Select the Voice Over tab located at the bottom of the Audio tab Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 uf Group 4 Ch 1 r r CO cu Pass Pass Mute Mute Audio Voice Over Tab 4 Use the options in the Embedded Audio Source area to specify which video source the embedded audio will be used for the voice over 5 To map a channel From the associated Ch Source menu select an audio source to include
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123. o enable or disable a 750hm terminator on the External Reference input Refer to the section Card Overview on page 2 3 for information on configuring J7 480i 59 94 720p 59 94 10801 59 94 Output Format The format of the output signal of the card 576i 50 720p 50 1080i 50 Program Assigns the source to the Program output Preview Assigns the source to the Preview output Clean Feed Assigns the source to one of the Clean Feeds Same parameters as above Output Setup Same parameters as above Same parameters as above Disabled Dithering is disabled Enabled low Dithering is enabled and set to 2bits Dithering Enabled med Dithering is enabled and set to 3bits Enabled high Dithering is enabled and set to 4bits Selected Enables the card to clip to SMPTE black on all Clip at Black outputs Cleared SuperBlack is not clipped allows super black Selected Enables the card to clip to SMPTE white on all Clip at White outputs Cleared SuperWhite is not clipped allows super white MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Appendix A DashBoard Menus 8 5 Table 8 4 Video Tab Options Menu Title Parameters Description Line 21 passes through unaltered This setting NTSC Pass Line Selected should only be used when closed captioning Output Setup 21 or other data is present on Line 21 Cleared Line 21 is treated as active video
124. ocinan dedicadas 7 4 To specify the stand alone setup for MC1 MK cccccsccesesseeeteeteceeeeereneeeseeeneenes 7 4 Source Mapping A ia 7 5 Output Mapping usaste NF 7 5 To disable the default router output mapping coocononincnconiononononnconccnnonnocncnnnnanonno 7 5 Crosspoint Map Bue besa rosita 7 5 To change the crosspoint map for the MC1 MK ooooonccniccnoconocoonconccnnonnocncnnncnnonnos 7 5 Appendix A DashBoard Menus 8 Tin This Apr Ai i 8 1 MUS TA e nd mu eee eae eee ed Y Td 8 2 Signal e e el a 8 2 Hardware Tab BAREA EE EE A EAEE A I SEEE EATE 8 3 Product Fab Y o dla 8 4 Vido PAD A A EAE TO 8 5 NN 8 7 AAA AA A A A ENT 8 8 GPI Configurations oct A oh YF eR 8 8 Tally Configuration a ias 8 9 Remote Control Tab eU dee dad 8 10 Default Values ANA REE EEEE T E TEE E TE 8 13 Senal Port a SE 8 13 Ethernet Port E ida 8 14 Ethernet abia A Y DD a Y EE CR IT 8 15 Video Inputs Tab ne EIA A E E E E A 8 16 SdUeezeBack Tab n GG ence eaten oes stat Reagan Sie A E E 8 17 Personality Tab oeie stan dia 8 18 L0dd Save O Aa 8 21 Loading the Factory Defaults 0 c cc ccceccccsccseeesecseceseeseeeeceseeeceeeeaeeesecaeeaeeneeaees 8 21 Router Tab A GN YN 8 22 Audio Fabs sn Pet se Re ee iaa 8 23 VoiceOver and EAS Taba an a 8 23 Audio sHuffle Tab ii tdi 8 23 Audio Processing Tab cita 8 24 Audio Profile Tabs lora as FFY FF EFA 8 24 Presmaster V GPI Vadis 8 25 TET EAS Setup Tab ceu 0 da 8 26 Sage EAS Setup Tab iaa 8 2
125. ode from the Protocol box 6 Select RS 422 unterm from the Port Type box Select the Port Enabled box Note that when the Port is disabled any incoming data on the serial port is discarded by the card The Bit Rate Data Bits Parity and Stop Bits fields are ignored GPI Setup The GPI ports are available on four 3 pin connectors located on the Rear Module Ross Video does not supply these cables Note When using a GPI port for LTC the LTC interface must be TTL compatible where V IH is 2 0V 5 0V and V IL is 0 0V 0 8V For More Information on e the GPI Tally tab refer to the section GPI Tally Tab on page 8 8 Cabling for a GPI Port Use one of the GPIO ports when the LTC device drives a single ended TTL compatible signal The left and right pins are the two GPI O signals while the center pin is the common Ground GND Refer to the section GPI Tally Cabling on page 2 14 for cabling details To configure GPI communications for an LTC input Note Ensure that only one GPI port is configured as an LTC input at one time If you attempt to configure a second GPI port for timecode communications the first GPI will be automatically assigned to None 1 From the Tree View expand the node for the MC1 MK you want to access 2 Select the Configuration node to display the interface in the right half of DashBoard 3 Select the Config tab MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Physical Installation 2 17
126. on the Presmaster VGPI commands the MC1 MK supports refer to Table 10 1 the options in the Presmaster VGPI tab refer to Table 8 22 on page 8 25 the location of the ATMN button on the On Air Control interface refer to the MC1 MK Operation Manual Assigning a VGPI to a SgueezeBack Preset When you select the Miranda Presmaster protocol on the Remote Control tab the Presmaster VGPI tab is automatically displayed in the Device View of DashBoard This Presmaster VGPI tab enables you to assign one of four Virtual GPIs VGPIs to a specific SgueezeBack preset Note that these VGPIs are not associated with the physical GPIO ports on the rear module For More Information on e enabling the Presmaster protocol refer to the openGear Miranda Presmaster Setup Sheet available on the MC1 MK Documentation Resources DVD To assign a SgueezeBack Preset to an VGPI 1 From the Tree View expand the node for the MC1 MK you want to access 2 Select the Configuration node to display the interface in the right half of DashBoard 3 Select the Presmaster VGPI tab If the Presmaster VGPI tab is unavailable verify that you have correctly installed your device and it is communicating with the MC1 MK Assign a specific SgueezeBack Preset for each VGPI using the Function menus Ensure the ATMN button is toggled to ON to enable your automation device to control the MC1 MK This button is located on the On Air Control interface 4 14 MC1 MK
127. onality Tab 5 Select the Reset Audio Gain box to reset the audio gain level after a transition MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Audio Configuration 5 11 Creating an Audio Profile From the Audio tab in the Configuration interface you can create up to four user defined audio profiles A profile captures all the audio settings except the Voice Over or EAS settings currently in use Each profile displays as a selectable button on the Audio Processing tab and Audio Shuffle tab of the On Air Control interface For More Information on e recalling audio profiles refer to the MCI MK Operation Manual To create an audio profile 1 Specify which audio group is embedded for output as outlined in the section Specifying Embedded Audio Groups on page 5 4 2 Re map your audio channels as outlined in the section Audio Shuffling on page 5 5 If required adjust the gain for your audio channels as outlined the section Audio Processing on page 5 7 4 Select the Audio Profiles tab in the main Audio tab Audio Shuffle Audio Processing yyfuidioProfilessay Refresh Upload Audio Audio Profiles Tab 5 In the Edit Name field for the audio profile type a unique identifier for your profile This becomes the button label on the Audio Processing tab and Audio Shuffle tab of the On Air Control interface 6 Click the Save Current Settings button to save your settings 5 12 Audio Configuration MC1 MK Installa
128. onccnnonnnos 4 8 Dithering configuring ooonicccionicnnanincninnonno 4 3 8 5 Documentation terms ccccecesseeseessereeeteeeeensees 1 7 E EAS MAIN ii 8 29 audio level setting 5 10 audio Setup NG YG cds 8 23 text overlay e eeeeennenee 6 2 8 26 8 28 EAS Duck Level 5 10 8 7 EAS SOU nuu GT ea RF TN FF En 5 9 Edge GPM A ces AR WR 8 8 9 5 Edit permissions ccccescesseeseeeeeeeeeeseeeeeneensees 4 6 IX 2 Index Effects SgueezeBack oocoonconncnocccocionconncononnncnnonos 4 4 Embedded audio ooooccnncccnnnnnccononacinnncnonanaronos 5 1 8 7 Embedded Audio Selection tab 5 8 5 9 Emulation commands c ccesceseeeeeeseeeeeeeeeees 10 1 ESD Susceptibility cccceeseesseeteeteeeeeeteeeeees 2 2 Ethernet Apply Changes button 8 15 communication Setup n 2 12 8 15 CONNECTIONS nee Gu GG ee GT 2 12 Default Gateway selecting a 8 15 DHCP option cocoonocccccnnononnnonnnononnnonncnnnonncnnoons 2 13 IP Address selecting 8 15 MAC Address selecting a 8 15 static option oo eecececeseeseeseceeceteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenes 2 13 Status field circa 8 15 Subnet Mask Address selecting a 8 15 F Factory defaults loading 00 0 0 cceeeeseeeeeeeeeees 8 21 Fan alarm enabling ccceeeseeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeeees 8 18 Features product isece iri 1 2 Files Channel Select button graphic
129. ons at 47 C F R Part 11 for more information on message categories Adjusts the vertical position of the EAS text overlay the range depends on the video format Text Size Specifies the text size where 1 is smallest and 10 is largest The actual text size depends on the video format The default is 5 Red Green Blue Text Color Amber Yellow Cyan Black Specifies the foreground color of the text White Red Green Blue Background Color Amber Yellow Cyan Black Transparent 8 26 Appendix A DashBoard Menus Specifies the background color behind the text Each message category has a unigue default value as follows Red Emergency Alert and All Warnings Blue All Watches Amber All Emergencies Transparent All Statements MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Menu Title Table 8 23 TFT EAS Setup Tab Items Item Parameter Description EAS Settings Audio Ducking During EAS Events Drop Shadow Selected Applies a visual effect that makes the text appear three dimensional Cleared Disables this feature Pan Speed Determines how fast the EAS message scrolls across the screen from left to right where 5 is the fastest speed and 1 is the slowest The default value is dependent on the video format as follows 1 for SD video formats 2 for HD video formats EA
130. oonconoos 2 17 parity Selecting iia 2 17 setup OPTIONS 02 ceeeeceseesecseceeceteeeeeeteeeeeeeeeaes 8 10 stop bits selecting ceceseeeeseeeeeeseeeeeees 2 17 Remote Control tab oo cccecccceseeseeeteeseeeeeeeeeees 8 10 Repair and warranty policy 12 3 Reset button on card oo ee ecccceesscesssceeettseceeseee 2 3 menu parameters oo eeeeeeeeeseceeeeeteeeneeeeeeenes 4 7 Return loss specification ccccseseeeteeseeeteetees 9 2 Rise and fall time specification 9 2 Router communication setup e e 3 4 crosspoint mapping cococoonocioccconconconncnnonos 3 7 7 5 mapping SOULCE cncoccnccnconinnninnonnnonnconononinnnnnos 3 6 RTR Extra buttons ooooooonciocionionoconcononnnonnnnnos 3 7 RS 232 communication cooooonnccnoninnccononnconocnnonnnnnos 2 17 RS 422 communication coooooncnnoninncinnconcnnncnnonnnnos 2 17 RTR Extra buttons niscentrie 3 7 S Selecting A E 2 15 output video format 4 2 polarity tally eu 2 15 4 5 port TY Pe an cscs cdscncss Ascedices FYN dded coses 2 17 Teference AN 8 5 Serial Bit Rate e e RYG dd E 8 11 communication setup eee 3 4 8 10 Data Bus Id A eee 8 11 inputs specifications ooooonionionnconicnnonononinnnnno 9 2 outputs specifications oooooononicnnncnicninnnonnonnos 9 2 Parity tne I Y DG Ad oY 8 11 Port Enabled option 8 10 Port Type option 8 10 port pin assignment eects 9 3 9 4 Protocol option oooococnnoninonioniocnoonconcnnnon c
131. or communication without a router To specify the stand alone setup for MC1 MK 1 From the Tree View expand the node for the MC1 MK you want to access 2 Select the Configuration node to display the interface in the right half of DashBoard 3 Select the Remote Control tab located at the bottom of the Config tab 4 Locate the NK Router row in the Ethernet Port area of the tab 5 Verify that its associated Enabled box is clear unchecked 7 4 Stand alone MC1 MK MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Source Mapping Next you will map your sources to the crosspoint buttons on the MC1 MK On Air Control interface using the options in the Video Inputs tab Each crosspoint button can have two inputs assigned the video source and an optional alpha source The alpha source is used only when selecting an external key Output Mapping This section enables you to disable the router output mapping for the MC1 MK Refer to the section Video Connections on page 2 9 for output cabling details To disable the default router output mapping 1 From the Tree View expand the node for the MC1 MK you want to access 2 Select the Configuration node to display the interface in the right half of DashBoard 3 Select the Video Inputs tab located at the bottom of the Config tab 4 For each of the four SDI signals enter zero 0 in the Router Output field This disables the router functionality Crosspoint Mapping The MC1 MK is shipped with a facto
132. oth channels of an audio pair Phase Reverse bits apply to the second channel of the pair only Crosspoint selection applies to either a crosspoint number or to a router input as defined by the Automation Switch Reguest Refer to the section Automation Switch Reguest on page 10 4 gt When using a router input the Audio Mode applies to all crosspoints mapped to the specified router input gt When the specified router input is not mapped to any crosspoint the command is ignored Takes effect the next time the specified crosspoint is selected on a TAKE or hot punch transition SET_AO RATE SET_U FADE TIMES Extended Commands IS2 TUNNEL 0x0001 TAKE VIDEO 0x0010 Video and audio are switched together DSK_ARM 0x0006 DSK STATE 0x0007 Enables you to activate deactivate a specified key using a fade or a cut transition on the Program bus The transition rate used will always be determined by the automation rate as specified by the Simple Command 0x03 LOAD PREV IMG LOAD_IMG 0x0033 Load file into specified DSK DSK 0 to 3 load specified file into DDR for Logo 1 to 4 respectively DSK 127 7Fh pre loads file into the DDR only for fast recall into usable Logo 1 to 4 when needed A tally is sent regardless of the outcome The expected tally is now returned if the file is already loaded On a failure to load a file a tally is returned with a zero length filename MC1 MK
133. ponent or to implement a Standard Interface for which an implementation is available to the public in source code form A Major Component in this context means a major essential component kernel win dow system and so on of the specific operating system if any on which the executable work runs or a compiler used to produce the work or an object code inter preter used to run it The Corresponding Source for a work in object code form means all the source code needed to generate install and for an executable work run the object code and to modify the work including scripts to control those activities However it does not include the work s System Libraries or general purpose tools or generally avail able free programs which are used unmodified in performing those activities but which are not part of the work For example Corresponding Source includes interface definition files associated with source files for the work and the source code for shared libraries and dynamically linked subprograms that the work is specifically designed to require such as by intimate data communication or control flow between those subprograms and other parts of the work The Corresponding Source need not include anything that users can regenerate automatically from other parts of the Corresponding Source 11 4 Appendix D Software Licenses MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 The Corresponding Source for a work in source code form is that same work
134. put field However the router input is automatically updated whenever the Automation requests a crosspoint that is not already mapped Logo Assigns the specified logo channel as the source for the crosspoint button Logo Alpha Assigns the specified logo alpha channel as the source for the crosspoint button Bkgd A Assigns Bkgd A as the source for the crosspoint button Select when not using a router Bkgd B Assigns Bkgd B as the source for the crosspoint button Select when not using a router Router Input Assigns the router input source to the crosspoint button Only applies when Type is set to Router or RTR Extra Alpha Input Assigns the router source that MC1 MK takes on the alpha input when an external Auto Select Key is selected Only applicable when Type is set to Router or RTR Extra Name Use this field to enter a label for the crosspoint a Refer to Table 3 1 on page 3 7 for information on the default crosspoint mapping b Ifthe Type is not set to Router the Router Input and Alpha Input fields are ignored But the Name field is updated with the default value of the source selected in the Type menu e g If you selected Logo 1 in the Type field the Name field will display Logo 1 8 16 Appendix A DashBoard Menus MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 SqueezeBack Tab Table 8 13 summarizes the SqueezeBack setup options The SqueezeBack tab is located at the
135. put signal is later than the SDI OUT signal Specifies the number of crosspoint buttons to display in each Program and Preview bus row Applies to the On Air Control interface and the MC1 PANEL 16 if using The MC1 MK also sends the button number for crosspoint tallies All menu items are unlocked and can be edited Card Lock Edit Permission All menu items except this one are locked and read only The card can still be controlled by GPI and or external device commands if these features were enabled prior to locking The FPGA Fan field in the Hardware tab reports when the fan on the card surface is not operating correctly Disables this feature After a transition the Preset bus switches to the former Program bus selections Selected Enable Fan Stalled Fan Alarm Cleared Selected Post st Toggle Program Transition Preset Bus Behavior Cleared The Preset bus will not change after a transition The user must manually select the next Preset source 8 18 Appendix A DashBoard Menus MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Menu Title Post Transition Behavior Channel Select Buttons On Air Control FTB Disabling Automation Switch Request Preset Keyers Parameter Toggle Program Preset Bus Table 8 14 Personality Tab Items Description Keyers will toggle between Program and Preset after a transition Remove from Preset Bus After a transition the keyers on the
136. puts c ooooociocincciononnconncnnocnncononnncnnonnos 3 6 Crosspoint Mapping accord 3 7 Mapping the RTR Extra Buttons 0 ccccceseeeccescecceeecesceeeeeeceseecsecsecaeceeneseeeneeenes 3 7 To map a crosspoint button in MCI MK ou eeeceeceescesseeseceseceeeeseeeceeenecnseeseeneeeaes 3 8 MC1 MK Configuration 4 O 4 1 Selecting the UIC A ida 4 2 To select the video format and reference source oooonoccoocconcoocconononoanonnnonncnn non cnnnnos 4 2 To configure your video OUtPUTS cc eccsceeseceseeseeeeceeeeceseeeeeeeeeeeeseeseeeseeeeeaeenaes 4 3 To set up the signal loss alarm feature e uueuennrnnnrnn nnr YIII IH I IH HN 4 3 SgueezeBack Setup eu Go ios 4 4 Specifying the Key Order veers eddi DY a 4 4 To specify the key order of the SqueezeBackS ceeeceesceescesceeseeeeesseeseeeeeseenees 4 4 Configuring a Tally for a SqueezeBack ccceceescceeceseeeseeeeeeeceeceeeeeneeneeeaeeneeenees 4 5 To configure a tally for SqueeZeBack cccccesecseceseeeecesceeecesceeeeeeeeneeeseeeeeneenaes 4 5 Configuring GPI Control of SqueezeBackKs ooooonncnnninnnioniocnconconconnconocnncnnonanonnnonos 4 5 To configure a GPI for SqueeZeBacks ececceeseeseeseesceeeceseeseceeceeenseeeeeneeeatenes 4 5 Additional Configuration 20 2 2 ce Gw eee eevee rire 4 6 Configuring the Edit Permissions ccceeceessesseessescecsecesecseceseeseceeesecnseeeeeneeeaes 4 6 To configure the card edit perMisSiONS
137. quired boxes in the Signal Loss Alarm area as needed MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 MC1 MK Configuration 4 3 SqueezeBack Setup The MC1 MK can be used to perform on air SqueezeBack transitions to reveal another video source or graphic If you wish to include a SqueezeBack with your transitions you must first specify the key order using the SqueezeBack tab a sub tab of the Config tab For More Information on e the options in the SqueezeBack tab refer to Table 8 13 on page 8 17 Specifying the Key Order You can select the SqueezeBack point in the mixer tree There are five possible options The figures below shows some of the options This setting is applied to all SqueezeBacks BKGD A B 1 BKGD A B BKGD A B Reveal Source Reveal Source Reveal Source Figure 4 1 Background Only Figure 4 2 After Key 2 Figure 4 3 After Key 4 To specify the key order of the SqueezeBacks 1 From the Tree View expand the node for the MC1 MK you want to access 2 Select the Configuration node to display the interface in the right half of DashBoard 3 Select the SqueezeBack tab located at the bottom of the Config tab Config SqueezeBack Tab 4 Use the Included in SqueezeBack menu to specify the key order 4 4 MC1 MK Configuration MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Configuring a Tally for a SqueezeBack You can configure an on air tally for the reveal source This tally will be raised regardless of the configured sour
138. r to the MCI MK Operation Manual for details Once new files are transferred to the MC1 MK via FTP they will immediately be used However DashBoard software caches the images and may not display the new icons right away Refreshing the card click the Refresh button or restarting DashBoard generally fixes this problem Configuring the Channel Select Buttons The Channel Select buttons are located in the upper left corner of each card s On Air Control interface Until these are configured by the user they appear as empty buttons Clicking the empty buttons has no effect You can specify the number of Channel Select buttons to a maximum of 10 that display in the interface using an option in the Personality tab These buttons allow you to toggle between the On Air Control interfaces of multiple MC1 MK Master Control Switchers Selecting a button displays the corresponding MC1 MK On Air Control interface in DashBoard A lit button indicates that the corresponding On Air Control interface is the currently active card in DashBoard MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 MC1 MK Configuration 4 11 Prior to configuring the Channel Select buttons each MC1 MK should be given a custom set of icon station logo graphics as described in the previous section Channel Select buttons will operate with the default logos but it may be confusing to the operator It is highly recommended to consistently assign MC1 MK cards to the Channel Select buttons
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140. rk LAN Only connect to networks that remain inside the building Do not connect to networks that go outside the building EMC Notices United States of America FCC Part 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A Digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may 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 Notice Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Ross Video Limited could void the user s authority to operate this equipment CANADA This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe A est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada EUROPE This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of CE Directive 93 68 EEC INTERNATIONAL This equipment has been tested to CISPR 22 1997 along with amendments A1 2000 and A2 2002 and found to comply with the limits for a Class A Dig
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142. rotocol you are using From the Tree View expand the node for the MC1 MK you want to access Select the Configuration node to display the interface in the right half of DashBoard Select the Config tab ao PY DN Select the EAS Setup tab for your device If the EAS Setup tab for your device is unavailable verify that you have correctly installed your EAS device and it is communicating with the MC1 MK 6 Use the EAS Duck Level slider to specify the amount dB to reduce the audio level on the Program bus during an EAS alert 5 10 Audio Configuration MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Resetting the Audio Gain Level During Transitions An option in the Personality tab enables you to specify whether the audio gain level is reset to the factory default value of 0dB during transition When enabled this option ramps the audio gain level to the default level as the Preview bus is transitioned When disabled this option keeps the audio gain level at the current level after the transition completes the audio gain is not adjusted To reset the audio gain level after a transition 1 2 3 4 From the Tree View expand the node for the MC1 MK you want to access Select the Configuration node to display the interface in the right half of DashBoard Select the Config tab Select the Personality tab located at the bottom of the Config tab iming Stalled Fan eset Bus Video Inputs fresh Upload Reboot Config Pers
143. rranty period In no event shall Ross Video Limited be liable for direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages including loss of profits incurred by the use of this product Implied warranties are expressly limited to the duration of this warranty This User Manual provides all pertinent information for the safe installation and operation of your openGear Product Ross Video policy dictates that all repairs to the MC1 MK are to be conducted only by an authorized Ross Video Limited factory representative Therefore any unauthorized attempt to repair this product by anyone other than an authorized Ross Video Limited factory representative will automatically void the warranty Please contact Ross Video Technical Support for more information In Case of Problems Should any problem arise with your MC1 MK please contact the Ross Video Technical Support Department Contact information is supplied at the end of this publication A Return Material Authorization number RMA will be issued to you as well as specific shipping instructions should you wish our factory to repair your MC1 MK If required a temporary replacement frame will be made available at a nominal charge Any shipping costs incurred will be the responsibility of you the customer All products shipped to you from Ross Video Limited will be shipped collect The Ross Video Technical Support Department will continue to provide advice on any product manufactured
144. ry default mapping using the available router sources to the crosspoint buttons on the DashBoard control panel When configuring a stand alone MC1 MK you must change the default sources assigned to the crosspoints of the MC1 MK To change the crosspoint map for the MC1 MK 1 2 3 4 5 From the Tree View expand the node for the MC1 MK you want to access Select the Configuration node to display the interface in the right half of DashBoard Select the Video Inputs tab located at the bottom of the Config tab In the provided list locate the crosspoint button you want to assign a video signal to Use the options in the Type menu to configure the crosspoint as follows e Black Assigns black as the source for the crosspoint button Logo Assigns the specified logo channel as the source for the crosspoint button Logo Alpha Assigns the specified logo alpha channel as the source for the crosspoint button Bkgd A Assigns Background A source connected to BNC 3 on the rear module as the source for the crosspoint button Bkgd B Assigns Background B source connected to BNC 1 on the rear module as the source for the crosspoint button Use the Name field to change the displayed name if required Repeat steps 4 6 for each crosspoint If you are using an automation system set the Automation Switch Request feature to Button Map as outlined in the section Automation Switch Requests on page 4 9 MC1 MK
145. s are discussed Selecting the Sources e SqueezeBack Setup e Additional Configuration Using Multiple MC1 MK Cards Using the Presmaster Protocol for VGPIs Software Upgrades Note Before proceeding ensure that you are running DashBoard software version 6 2 0 or higher The DashBoard Control System software and user manual are available to download from the Ross Video website MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 MC1 MK Configuration 4 1 Selecting the Sources This section provides information for selecting the video format and the reference source for your card For More Information on e configuring your video inputs and outputs refer to the section Video Characteristics on page 9 6 e assigning MC1 MK inputs to router outputs refer to the section Crosspoint Mapping on page 3 7 the Signal Loss Alarm options refer to the Table 8 4 on page 8 5 e the type of messages displayed in the Timing fields refer to Table 8 1 on page 8 2 To select the video format and reference source 1 From the Tree View expand the node for the MC1 MK you want to access Select the Configuration node to display the interface in the right half of DashBoard Select the Config tab P Dm Select the Video tab located at the bottom of the Config tab GPI Tally Config Video Tab 5 Select a reference source from the Reference Input menu 6 Select the card output video format from the Output Format men
146. se 00009 ETHERNET SERIAL o OO o OO To Ethernet Network To Ethernet Network Figure 2 9 MC1 MK Ethernet Connection To set up ethernet communications for the MC1 MK 1 From the Tree View expand the node for the MC1 MK you want to access 2 Select the Configuration node to display the interface in the right half of DashBoard 3 Select the Config tab 4 Select the Ethernet tab located at the bottom of the Config tab 2 12 Physical Installation MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Presmast ter VGPI TFT EAS Setup GPl Tally Remote Control yythemetiy _ Video Inputs Refresh Upload Config Ethernet Tab 5 Ifyou are manually configuring the ethernet settings Select Static Enter the IP Address Subnet Mask and Default Gateway settings for the card Ross Video recommends using a static IP Address 6 Ifyou want network settings to be automatically obtained select DHCP 7 Click Apply Changes to save the new settings MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Physical Installation 2 13 GPIO Tally Setup The MC1 MK has eight bi directional pins labeled GPI O 1 8 on the terminal block of the Rear Module Ports are user programmable to be either an input GPT or an output Tally using the GPI Tally Setup tab in DashBoard Electrically the ports are setup for contact closure to ground with 4 75kohm pull up resistor to 5V so they default to a logical high s
147. seecsessestecseceseeeeeereees 4 15 Vv Video Caldo 2 9 2 10 7 4 Index IX 5 configuration MENUS ccceeeeeteeeseeeeteeeees 8 5 format Selecting ooooncnnninnnnonincniononnconnonnons 4 2 inputs specifications ceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 9 2 Outputs specifications eueeneeenn 9 2 Voice over Setup sine YT cenit 5 8 8 23 Voltage status field oo eccceseesecseceeeeteeeeeeeees 8 3 WwW Warranty and repair policy eeeeeeseeeeeeeeee 12 3 IX 6 Index MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Notes Contact Us Contact our friendly and professional support representatives for the following Name and address of your local dealer e Product information and pricing Technical support e Upcoming trade show information Telephone alias After Hours Emergency JEPS Email Telephone General Fax Information Email Website Visit Us Visit our website for e Company information and news 1 613 652 4886 1 613 349 0006 techsupport rossvideo com 1 613 652 4886 1 613 652 4425 solutions rossvideo com http www rossvideo com Related products and full product lines Online catalog e Testimonials
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151. t required In the event of problems with your MC1 MK the following basic troubleshooting checklist may help identify the source of the problem If the frame still does not appear to be working properly after checking all possible causes please contact your openGear products distributor or the Technical Support department at the numbers listed under the Contact Us section 1 Visual Review Performing a quick visual check may reveal many problems such as connectors not properly seated or loose cables Check the card the frame and any associated peripheral equipment for signs of trouble Power Check Check the power indicator LED on the distribution frame front panel for the presence of power If the power LED is not illuminated verify that the power cable is connected to a power source and that power is available at the power main Confirm that the power supplies are fully seated in their slots If the power LED is still not illuminated replace the power supply with one that is verified to work Reference Signal Status Verify that the analog reference blackburst or tri level is supplied on one of the three reference inputs Check the Reference Input and the Output Format settings Also check the status of the reference by navigating to the Reference Status field located on the Signal tab in DashBoard Input Signal Status Verify that source equipment is operating correctly and that a valid signal is being supplied
152. t use Logo 4 and Keyer 4 for any other purpose when EAS is enabled Table 8 24 Sage EAS Setup Tab Items Menu Title SAGE Generic Character Generator Settings Preview From Top Parameter Off Description Disables the setup mode removes test message from the PST output Low Priority Medium Priority High Priority Refer to the FCC s EAS regulations at 47 C F R Part 11 for more information on message categories Adjusts the vertical position of the EAS text overlay the range depends on the video format Text Size Specifies the text size where 1 is smallest and 10 is largest The actual text size depends on the video format The default is 5 Text Color Red Green Blue Amber Yellow Cyan Black Specifies the foreground color of the text Background Color White Red Green Blue Amber Yellow Magenta Cyan Black Specifies the background color behind the text Each message category has a unigue default value as follows Red High Priority Yellow Medium Priority Green Low Priority Drop Shadow 8 28 Appendix A DashBoard Menus Selected Applies a visual effect that makes the text appear three dimensional Cleared Disables this feature MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Menu Title Table 8 24 Sage EAS Setup Tab Items Parameter Descrip
153. tate For More Information on e on the pinouts for the GPI O ports refer to the section GPIO Connections on page 9 5 GPl Tally Cabling The GPI ports are available on four 3 pin connectors located on the Rear Module The 3 pin mating connectors are provided with the Rear Module The default state for the GPI O contacts is active low signaling This way if the card is removed from the openGear frame no external events will be inadvertently asserted by the card This also means that if a GPI cable is absent from the Rear Module no GPI or Tally will be triggered and executed inadvertently by the card 8320AR 033 Cabling Refer to Figure 2 10 for GPI designations when using the 8320AR 033 Rear Module Ground GND Pin 3 Pin 1 GPIO 2 GPIO 1 Pin 3 O O g Pin 1 GPIO 6 E GPIO 5 A Pin3 P GF Pin 1 GPIO 8 GPIO7 Figure 2 10 GPI Connections 8320AR 033 Rear Module 8320AR 055 Cabling Refer to Figure 2 11 for GPI designations when using the 8320AR 055 Rear Module E GPIO 6 ll GPIO 5 r GPIO 4 o GPIO 3 GPIO 7 TG GPIO 2 GB 8 L GPIO 1 Figure 2 11 GPI Connections 8320AR 055 Rear Module 2 14 Physical Installation MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 To set up GPI Tally communications for the MC1 MK 1 From the Tree View expand the node for the MC1 MK you want to access 2 Select the Configuration node to display the interface in the right half of DashBoard 3 Select the Config tab 4
154. ted product user manual Installing the MC1 MK Card This section provides a brief overview of the required Rear Modules and physical installation of the MC1 MK Power Fail Relay There is a power fail relay from the BKGD A input to Output 1 on the Rear Module The purpose of this relay is as follows When the card is removed from the frame the relay passes video from the BKGD A input to the OUT 1 of the card This allows the card to be serviced without interrupting the video signal e Ifthe card loses power or the frame loses power the video still passes through When the card boots the relay will be left in Bypass mode until the card can generate a valid output Once the card is up and functional the relay is disabled To install a rear module in an openGear frame 1 Remove the Blank Plates from the rear of the selected card frame slots 2 Seat the bottom of the Rear Module in the seating slot at the base of the backplane of the frame 3 Align the top hole of the Rear Module with the screw hole on the top edge of the frame backplane 4 Using a Phillips screwdriver and the supplied screw fasten the Rear Module to the backplane Do not over tighten 5 The Rear Module Label is self adhesive Remove the wax sheet before affixing the label 6 Affix the supplied Rear Module Label to the BNC area of the Rear Module MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Physical Installation 2 5 7 To ensure proper frame cooling
155. ter version applies to it you have the option of following the terms and conditions either of that published version or of any later version published by the Free Software Foundation If the Library as you received it does not specify a version number of the GNU Lesser General Public License you may choose any version of the GNU Lesser General Public License ever published by the Free Software Foundation If the Library as you received it specifies that a proxy can decide whether future versions of the GNU Lesser General Public License shall apply that proxy s public statement of acceptance of any version is permanent authorization for you to choose that version for the Library 11 10 Appendix D Software Licenses MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 MIT Copyright 1987 1988 by MIT Student Information Processing Board Permission to use copy modify and distribute this software and its documentation for any purpose is hereby granted provided that the names of M I T and the M I T S I P B not be used in advertising or publicity pertaining to distribution of the software without specific written prior permission M LT and the M LT S I P B make no representations about the suitability of this software for any purpose It is provided as is without express or implied warranty MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Appendix D Software Licenses 11 11 zlib Copyright C 1995 1998 Jean loup Gailly and Mark Adler This software is pro
156. tes and the current transition type The following tallies are not returned DSK states transition rate auxiliary bus source SET TRANS RATE Sets the transition rate in frames Range is between 1 and 99 inclusive Default rate is set to 60 frames Upon setting a rate a tally is also sent SET DSK1_ STATE SET DSK2 STATE SET PRG_VID SRC Refer to the section Automation Switch Reguest on page 10 4 SET PRG AUD SRC Audio follows video SET_PRESET_ VID SRC Refer to the section Automation Switch Request on page 10 4 SET PRESET AUD SRC SET_AUX VID SRC Audio follows video Refer to the section Automation Switch Request on page 10 4 SET_AUX_AUD SRC Audio follows video TAKE_ALL TAKE AUDIO AO_STATE AO SRC SRC_TABLE_SET MIXER_POLL Always returns 0xFF 0x1E AO LEVEL 10 2 Appendix C Serial Protocols MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Command PRG_LEVEL Table 10 1 Supported Commands Supported SRC_CHN_LEVEL DSK_CLIP_LEVEL DSK_GAIN_LEVEL SRC_GAIN SET_AUTO_STATE START_AUDIO LEAD Audio leading fixed at 1 frame ABORT AUDIO LEAD START AUDIO LAG ABORT AUDIO LAG DSK1_ SETTING DSK2 SETTING SET AUDIO MODE Supports 4 pairs plus mute and phase inversion Select from any of the 8 possible input pairs and of the 16 embedded channels Mute bits apply to b
157. that the NK IPS is set up for ethernet communications by referring to its user manual For More Information on the Remote Control tab refer to Table 8 8 on page 8 10 the Router tab refer to Table 8 17 on page 8 22 To establish communications between a router and the MC1 MK 1 From the Tree View expand the node for the MC1 MK you want to access 2 Select the Configuration node to display the interface in the right half of DashBoard 3 Select the Router tab Router Tab 4 Ifyou have locked your NK IPS from its interface you must enter the required password in the Password field in the Router tab of DashBoard 5 Specify how crosspoints are interpreted by selecting an option from the Virtual menu Select Virtual if you are using an NK VRC as outlined in Figure 3 1 6 Specify the length of time in frames that the MC1 MK will wait after sending a command to the router by entering a value in the Delay field 7 Specify the T Bus address to be used by the MC1 MK in the Address field To specify the communications protocol for MC1 MK 1 From the Tree View expand the node for the MC1 MK you want to access 2 Select the Configuration node to display the interface in the right half of DashBoard 3 4 Router Setup MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 3 Select the Remote Control tab located at the bottom of the Config tab RS 422 unterm IP Address blec 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 62 136 230 0 0 0 0
158. the number of stop bits transmission 2 None Data flow is continuous between the MC1 MK and the serial device it is communicating with Flow Control The MC1 MK notifies the serial device when Sw it is experiencing a data overflow and to stop MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 sending data The MC1 MK will notify the serial device when to re start sending data Appendix A DashBoard Menus 8 11 Table 8 8 Remote Control Tab Items Menu Title Parameter Description Inactive Green Enabled box is not selected for this protocol Enabled box is selected for this protocol Role is set to Client Specified IP address and Port number are valid MC1 MK has successfully established connection to the given IP address and port Connected Green Enabled box is selected for this protocol Role is set to Server Listening Green Specified Port number is valid MC1 MK is ready to accept connections on the specified port Enabled box is selected for this protocol Role is set to Client MC1 MK attempts to connect periodically to Remote Control Reconnecting Yellow the specified IP address and Port number The interval between connection attempts start at 10 seconds increases by 10 seconds to a maximum of 60 seconds Enabled box is selected for this protocol Role is set to Client MC1 MK is attempting to connect to the specified IP address and Port Number b Ethernet Port Connecting Yellow
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160. this LED is green the external Key Video input is valid When this LED is red the external Key Video input is not present or is invalid When this LED is green the external Key Alpha video input is valid When this LED is red the external Key Alpha video input is not present or is invalid When this LED is green the reference signal is valid When this LED is red the reference signal is not present or is invalid MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Getting Started The MC1 MK includes a system of openGear cards installed in an openGear frame that communicate via DashBoard to external devices such as routers and Emergency Alert Systems EAS This section provides information for setting up the frame cards and DashBoard before you can proceed to cabling and communicating with external devices Installing the openGear Frame The openGear frame is a 2RU high density modular frame designed to accommodate up to 20 openGear cards The Network Controller card the MC1 MK and the MUX 8258 are installed in the frame slots When you are facing the openGear frame front the Network Controller card is located in the furthest slot to the right This card features an ethernet interface which allows the openGear cards to be monitored and controlled using DashBoard For More Information on physically installing your frame refer to the OG3 FR Series User Manual configuring an openGear card refer to the associa
161. tion SAGE Generic Character Generator Settings Audio Ducking During EAS Events Pan Speed Determines how fast the EAS message scrolls across the screen from left to right where 5 is the fastest speed and 1 is the slowest The default value is dependent on the video format as follows 1 for SD video formats 2 for HD video formats Repeat Count 1 to 10 Specifies the number of times to display the entire text crawl before taking it off air EAS Text Attributes EAS Duck Level dB OK Green Text color and background color do not match text can be read on screen Low Priority not visible Yellow Text color and Background color match for Low Priority messages text cannot be read on screen Medium Priority not visible Yellow Text color and Background color match for Medium Priority messages text cannot be read on screen High Priority not visible Yellow 30 to 04 Text color and Background color match for High Priority messages text cannot be read on screen This gain is applied to normal input audio on the Program bus while an EAS alert is active Gain dB 30 to 10 This adjusts the overall output gain on the Program bus while an EAS alert is active applies to the input audio and the EAS input audio The default value is 10 0 The default value is 2 Refer to the section Audio Overview on page 5 2 for details on audio layeri
162. tion 2 9 Output Cabling Connect your output video signals as illustrated in Figure 2 7 Ross Video does not supply these cables OG3 FR Series Frame E v 2 o o o 00 240V 47 63Hz 450W oo O oe 0 00 ooo E bc ic 0 00 ooo 909 Ei b Gl Gal ETHERNET SERIAL Output 3 Figure 2 7 openGear Frame Cabling Inputs and Outputs Output Mapping By default the following MC1 MK outputs are mapped as follows Table 2 2 MC1 MK to Router Mapping MC1 MK Input Router Source Output 1 BNC 5 Program Output 2 BNC 6 Program Output 3 BNC 7 Preview Output 4 BNC 8 Clean Feed 1 For More Information on output mapping refer to the section Selecting the Sources on page 4 2 2 10 Physical Installation MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Reference Cabling Connect the reference source for MC1 MK as illustrated in Figure 2 8 Ross Video does not supply this cable OG3 FR Series Frame E alo pr dE CAUTION RISK OF SHOCK g IDO NOT OPEN a 00 240V 47 63Hz 450W gt aA O aoa 00 a O00 000 Eo o o o To Reference Source Figure 2 8 Cabling Reference Input MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Physical Installation 2 11 Ethernet Communications The MC1 MK
163. tion Manual Iss 08 Configuring the Text Overlay In This Chapter The text overlay feature of the MC1 MK is capable of displaying one layer of text in real time that contains EAS text crawls This chapter provides a summary of using the text overlay feature of the MC1 MK Refer to the Setup Sheet for your EAS device for information on installing and configuring your device to communicate with the MC1 MK The following topics are discussed e Customizing the EAS Text Overlay MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Configuring the Text Overlay 6 1 Customizing the EAS Text Overlay The MC1 MK provides an overlay engine that is capable of displaying an EAS horizontal text crawl in real time EAS messages are grouped into categories in the EAS Setup tab as determined by the EAS device you are using The EAS Setup tab provides options for customizing the appearance of each message category such as font size and color background color and pan speed Refer to the FCC s EAS regulations at 47 C F R Part 11 for more information on message categories The overlay is automatically loaded into Logo 4 and associated with Keyer 4 of the MC1 MK therefore do not use Logo 4 and Keyer 4 for any other purpose when EAS is enabled e Leave Logo 4 assigned to Keyer 4 to ensure that EAS text crawls output properly Ensure that the Included in Squeeze menu is not set to After Key 4 Note The settings in the EAS Setup tab are not restored using
164. triggered GPI is driven by external equipment that generates one pulse per event Level triggers are used when you want to assert a particular state for a setting You define the on air state of the function as being either Level High or Level Low Therefore if the on air state of the Key is defined as Level High for example when the GPI is a Level High signal the Key will stay on air If a Level Low is received the Key will be taken off air If configured for Active Low the selected function is executed when the GPI input signal is driven Low e If configured for Active High the selected function is executed when the GPI input signal is driven High Tally Connections When configured as a Tally a port becomes an output providing a status indicator Typically this is used to indicate which input s are on air at any given moment Each tally output on the card can be configured to be active when any of the four inputs are on air They can be configured as Active High or Active Low The Trigger type Edge or Level is only relevant for GPI inputs and has no effect on Tally outputs The tally outputs defaults to a logical high level when inactive When the tally becomes active for example the signal is on air then the output is driven low MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Appendix B Specifications 9 5 Video Characteristics This section provides additional information for configuring video sources Video Processing Keep t
165. u Ensure that it is the same format as in the input video format Operating Tip Use the Signal tab to monitor the Signal status including the reference and the Background sources Refer to the section Signal Tab on page 8 2 for more information 4 2 MC1 MK Configuration MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 To configure your video outputs 1 POL OS N From the Tree View expand the node for the MC1 MK you want to access Select the Configuration node to display the interface in the right half of DashBoard Select the Config tab Select the Video tab located at the bottom of the Config tab From the Output Setup area locate the Output BNC you want to configure Select the output type for the four SDI outputs on the rear module from the Output field From the Dithering field select the type of dithering you want to apply to all outputs Enable the Clip at White or Clip at Black feature s as required Refer to Table 8 4 on page 8 5 for details on these features Enable the NTSC Pass Line 21 when using NTSC 4801 video format and when Line 21 contains closed captions To set up the signal loss alarm feature 1 2 3 4 From the Tree View expand the node for the MC1 MK you want to access Select the Configuration node to display the interface in the right half of DashBoard Select the Video tab located at the bottom of the Config tab Enable or disable the alarms by selecting or clearing the re
166. unication ethernet ooonoconnnnncnnnccononanonns 2 13 CompactFlash graphic files 0 cece eeeeeeceseeeeesseeeeseeeeees 4 11 status field ceo ts 8 4 Components 0Vervi W ceccesceesceseeeeeeseeeeeseenees 2 3 Configuration interface oooooconnninninonionconninnonnnnnnons 2 7 Configuration Menus QU PUL SUD cincel 8 5 OVERVIEW nn sete eR sR 8 5 reference Setup ceci int GM rides 8 5 Configuring OUIS in EG ER 4 2 4 3 transition buttons 0 0 eee eeeeseeteeeeeeteeeeeeeeees 4 6 video notes On FF i Hen 9 6 Consumption POWET coocooccoccocnoononnnnononncnnnonncnnnonnnos 9 2 CPU Usage field neu Wydir Gun 8 4 Crosspoints MAPPING oo E E 3 7 7 5 RTR Extra buttons oreinen 3 7 Current consumption field eee eeeeeeseeeeeeees 8 3 D DashBoard audio status field 0 0 ceeeceeeeeeeeescereeeeeeees 8 3 CF Card Status field eee euueueeeeeueeeenu 8 4 Index IX 1 Clip at Black cuicos 4 3 8 5 Clip at White e e 4 3 8 5 Configuration interface e e 2 7 configuration Menus 0 00 ceceeesceeeeeereeteeenes 8 5 CPU Usage field ccoo do 8 4 Current consumption field 8 3 Dithering configuring eee 4 3 8 5 Ethernet Status field 8 15 FPGA Core Temperature field 8 3 GPI Tally tab 8 8 8 9 hardware information ccccceeseeseeeeeeees 8 3 input signal loss alarm 8 6 input status fields 0 0 ee eececeeseeeeeeeteeenes 8 2 N
167. us Ensure that the Switch Request feature in the Personality tab is set as required for your setup Refer to the section Automation Switch Requests on page 4 9 for details Tallies Table 10 2 summarizes the automation tallies supported by the MC1 MK Table 10 2 Supported Presmaster Tallies Included in ENQ STAT 0x02 Tally ID Supported Refer to the section Automation Switch Program Video Source Request on page 10 4 Program Audio Source Audio follows video Refer to the section Automation Switch Preset Video Source Request on page 10 4 Preset Audio Source Audio follows video Refer to the section Automation Switch Aux Video Source Request on page 10 4 Aux Audio Source Audio follows video Take Complete Take Audio V O State Sent on change in voice over state U Fade Rate Transition Type Transition Rate Mixer Poll Always returns OxFF 0x5E Source Audio Parameters 6E DSK Clip Value 67 DSK Gain 68 DSK State Ext 0x0806 VO Arm State Ext 0x0813 Y Y VO Parameters Ext 0x0826 Sent whenever a new image file has loaded via automation or otherwise Reports DSK 0 to 3 when loaded file into DDR for Logo Y Image Load State Ext 070933 1 to 4 respectively Reports DSK 127 7Fh when file is pre loaded into DDR only this can only originate via automation Response to the ENQ DSK_IMG command Includes DSK 0 to 3 Logo
168. utputs correspond to the four SDI signals This section enables you to specify this information Note When interfacing the MC1 MK to an NK Series router with Resource Management it may be necessary to limit the number of router outputs controlled by the MC1 MK If there are less than four format converters available then the external key inputs of the MC1 MK must be set to zero 0 Otherwise a resource conflict may arise and this could prevent the Program or Preset bus from switching For More Information on e output cabling refer to the section Video Connections on page 2 9 To map router output sources to MC1 MK inputs 1 From the Tree View expand the node for the MC1 MK you want to access 2 Select the Configuration node to display the interface in the right half of DashBoard 3 Select the Video Inputs tab located at the bottom of the Config tab Router 9 8 a a m A 2 E Router 9 louter 9 Router 10 louter 10 touter 10 louter 11 louter 11 louter 11 Router 12 Router 12 UE emote Control jernet SqueezeBack Personality oad Save Config Video Inputs Tab 3 6 Router Setup MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 4 For each of the four SDI signals enter the router output number in the Router Output field The MC1 MK will use this value when sending switch commands to the router e A value of zero 0 disables the router functionality Use this option in situations wh
169. vided as is without any express or implied warranty In no event will the authors be held liable for any damages arising from the use of this soft ware Permission is granted to anyone to use this software for any purpose including commercial applications and to alter it and redistribute it freely subject to the follow ing restrictions 1 The origin of this software must not be misrepresented you must not claim that you wrote the original software If you use this software in a product an acknowl edgment in the product documentation would be appreciated but is not required 2 Altered source versions must be plainly marked as such and must not be misrepresented as being the original software 3 This notice may not be removed or altered from any source distribution Jean loup Gailly Mark Adler jloup gzip org madler alumni caltech edu The data format used by the zlib library is described by RFCs Request for Comments 1950 to 1952 in the files ftp ds internic net rfc rfc1950 txt zlib format rfc1951 txt deflate format and rfc1952 txt gzip format 11 12 Appendix D Software Licenses MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Appendix E Service Information In This Appendix This appendix contains the following sections Troubleshooting Checklist Warranty and Repair Policy MC1 MK Installation Manual Iss 08 Appendix E Service Information 12 1 Troubleshooting Checklist Routine maintenance to this openGear product is no
170. w to assign a MC1 MK Master Control Switcher to a Channel Select button Updating the Icons It is intended for users to update the icon graphics for each MC1 MK with their own versions particularly if they have more than one MC1 MK For example you may wish to identify each MC1 MK by using a specific station logo This section summaries the graphic files used by a card Overview of the Graphic Files The graphic files are stored on the CompactFlash of the MC1 MK in a top level directory on the card named ross Note that the underlying file system ext3 is case sensitive and that both the directory and the filenames are lower case Inside the ross directory there are three files containing icons station logos in various sizes Table 4 1 When replacing the content of these files ensure that the image dimensions remain the same For best results also ensure that these images have a transparent background Table 4 1 Image Files for Multi Channel Setups Filename Image Dimensions Used for station logo icon png 16 x 16 pixels Basic Tree View node icon station logo small png 50 x 50 pixels Channel Select button icon station logo large png 450 x 250 pixels On Air Controls Home tab icons Managing the Graphic Files Use an FTP client to connect to the MC1 MK and replace the graphic files stored on the card This is exactly the same procedure as is used to load other graphics files to logo channels on the MC1 MK Refe
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