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1. Multiple MC 2ES 12 CHAPTER 4 RS 232 Interface 0 annnn ee 13 Connecting a PC and MC 2E via RS 232 Port 13 Cabling and Pinout 13 Communications 13 DBefallon zan pu UNA NAA as 14 Data FORME ad dida ops 14 Writing Data to the MC 2E 14 Receive from the MC 2E 15 Read Data from the MC 2E 15 Examples of Write and Read Commands 16 Ro 232 GOMMAands maa AA BANAL here 16 Command Groups 16 video OKO aaa Kasa BARA KA dee Se NANG 17 Audio 0X02 madaan nr Ve as 18 DV Format 0x03 rares BF NAY 18 MiS 0X05 RE o ae moe 18 MediaConverter MC 2E User Manual IX CHAPTER 5 RS 422 Interface 19 Supported TC Formats 19 Supported Editing Suites 20 NUE SGUD ear eee eee shine 21 Adobe Premiere Pro 2 0 21 Avid XPress DV 3 5 4 or higher 21 CHAPTER 6 Technical Specifications 23 MediaConverter MC 2E User Manual X MediaConverter MC 2E User Manual Xi MediaConverter MC 2E User Manual xii CHAPTER 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Focus Enhancements MediaConverter MC 2E The MC 2E is a format converter that bridges the gap between analog and digital audio video formats The MC 2E supports all major professional a2. instructions should be read before the product is operated e Retain Documentation Place documentation in a secure place for future reference on operating and safety instructions e Follow All Operating and Safety Instructions e Pay Attention to All Warnings Warnings are provided to protect the operator the equipment and content Electrical Precautions Do Not Expose to Moisture Do not use this product near water or in an environment where it is exposed to dampness or there is the possibility of it getting wet Do Not Remove Cover There are No User Serviceable Parts inside this unit Servicing should be done by qualified service personnel ON OFF Switch in Stand By Position The On Off switch Does Not Separate the Unit From the Main Power when it is in the stand by position Power Sources Use only power sources that match those indicated on the marking label If unsure of the type of power supply that is available consult your dealer or local power company Do Not Overload Power Outlets Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock Verify Power Plugs are Fully Inserted To prevent potential electrical shock to personnel verify that the MC 2E power cord plug is fully inserted into a grounded receptor and that the plug blades are not exposed ATTENTION POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISE
3. nominal into 600 Ohm load impedance Unbalanced RCA x 2 AES EBU XLR 2 2 7 V p p across a 110 Ohm load Audio and Video fully synchronized for all input sources NTSC 525 line 60Hz or PAL 625 line 50Hz BNC 75 Ohm 1 0V p p 4 pin Mini DIN 75 Ohm Y 1 0V p p C 627mV p p BNC 3 75 Ohm Y R Y B Y SMPTE level SDI BNC x 2 75 Ohm 10 bit resolution 270 MBit sec SMPTE 259M SDI Supports embedded audio for both SDI in and out IEEE 1394 FireWire 6 pin ports 2 17 1 4 in width x 1 7 8 in height x 6 1 8 in depth 440 mm width x 45 mm height x 155 mm depth 3 3 Ibs 1 5 kg 1U detachable rack mount brackets 12V 15W DC self locking 3 pin connection MediaConverter MC 2E User s Guide 23 MediaConverter MC 2E User s Guide 24 FOCUS enhancements MediaConverter MC 2E User s Guide MANL 1022 03
4. the product is in proper operating condition MediaConverter MC 2E User s Guide VII Operating Environment Location Install this device on a sturdy level surface away from moisture and dust e Heat Locate this device away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other electrical devices including amplifiers that generate heat e Wall or Ceiling Mounts This device should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling Any mounting of this device should follow its instructions and should use only mounting accessories recommended by Focus Enhancements Ventilation Do not block the ventilation openings in the MC 2E cabinet Overheating can occur and damage the device Do not place this device in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided MediaConverter MC 2E User s Guide viii Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 Introduction 1 Unpacking the MC 2E 2 Connecting the MC 2E 3 CHAPTER 2 LCD and Front Panel Controls 5 Menu Display and Navigation 5 Reset MC 2E to Factory Defaults 6 Control MENUS Zara 6 CHAPTER 3 IEEE 1394 FireWire Interface 11 PAL and NTSC MC 2Es 11 Betacams and other VIRS 11 PCs WINNIE sida ice EN ERE 11 Connecting a MC 2E to a Windows PC 12 Connecting
5. when controlling the VCR through RS 422 directly from AVID via a serial cable connected to the PC MAC To disable delete the Deck on the Firewire OHCI channel In addition manually set conversion direction directly at the converter This must also be done when using no deck control Set DV Dir Automat in the MediaConverter Expert Menu to OFF refer to Control Menus on page 6 During digital cut or previewing clips in the bin the Record Tool Window must be closed Otherwise AVID XPress experiences a delay of up to 5 seconds before the playback starts Set desktop play delay to 13 15 frames for PAL Test this setting 1t 1s affected by the speed of the computer Verify that the direction of the Audio channels in the Audio Tools of AVID XPress matches Record Preview or Digital Cut requirements Record Input Preview Output Digital Cut Output Set the Toggle Video Out Button above the Timeline to blue OFF MediaConverter MC 2E User s Guide 21 MediaConverter MC 2E User s Guide 22 AUDIO Analog Audio Sampling Input Output AUDIO Digital 1 O SYNC Audio Video VIDEO Analog Formats Composite I O S Video 1 0 Component I O VIDEO Digital I O DV DV CAM PHYSICAL Dimensions Weight Mounting Option POWER CHAPTER 6 Technical Specifications 48 or 32 kHz 20 bit resolution 2 channel Balanced XLR 2 4 dBu nominal 20 k Ohm input impedance Unbalanced RCA x 2 Balanced XLR 2 4dBu
6. 127 gt 127 gt T 0 Off 1 On 0 SMPTE 1 Betacam 2 Mil 0 Off 1 On 0 SMPTE 1 Betacam 2 Mil 3 CVBS over rear Y RS 232 Commands Read Value 0x81 Default 0 255 128 0 128 127 gt 127 0 gt 4 127 gt 127 1 gt 7 0 1 0 2 MediaConverter MC 2E User s Guide 17 4 4 3 Audio 0x02 Command Name Range Read Value Default 0x82 0x01 Audio Input 0 Unbalanced 0 6 1 Balanced 2 AES EBU 3 SDI Channel 12 4 SDI Channel 34 5 SDI Channel 56 6 SDI Channel 78 0x02 Analog Audio Out 0 4dB dB 4 0dB 18 14dB 0x08 Sample rate 0 48kHz 16 bit 3 32kHz 12 bit 0x09 Channel Decoding 0 Channel A Selection 7 Channel B 32kHZz 12 bit 4 4 4 DV Format 0x03 Command Name Range Read Value Default 0x83 0x01 DV System 1 DV DVCAM 1 0x02 DV Mode OS 0 DV Deck 1 Win 98 XP Mac OSX 2 Win2000 0x03 Mode select 0 Manual 1 Automatic on AV C command 4 4 5 Misc 0x05 Command Name Range Read Value Default 0x85 0x01 Working Mode O DV Decode O 1 1 DV Encode 0x02 LCD Backlight O Off 0 1 1 On e Misc commands are global to the MC 2E MediaConverter MC 2E User s Guide 18 9 1 CHAPTER 5 RS 422 Interface The MC 2E RS 422 Interface provides the ability to control a VTR that conforms to the Betacam protocol and employs the NLE file system Combined with the IEEE 1394 FireWir
7. E AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE DECOUVERT MediaConverter MC 2E User s Guide V Power Cord Protection e Routing Power Cords Route power supply cords so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them Avoid sharp angles in the cord particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit the product e Non Use Period During extended periods when the device is not used unplug it from the power source and retract the power cord Grounding or Polarization e Polarized If this product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other it will fit into the outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug e Grounded If this product is equipped with a three wire grounding type plug a plug having a third grounding pin it will only fit into a grounding type power outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug Outdo
8. FOCUS en LUD MediaConverter Model MC 2E FOCUS LE LIO gt MediaConverter Power User s Guide MANL 1022 03 Notices Legal Regulatory and Safety LEGAL THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY INFORMATION OF FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS AND ITS RECEIPT OR POSSESSION DOES NOT CONVEY ANY RIGHTS TO REPRODUCE OR DISCLOSE ITS CONTENTS OR TO MANUFACTURE USE OR SELL ANYTHING THAT IT MAY DESCRIBE OR USE IN WHOLE OR IN PART WITHOUT THE SPECIFIC WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION OF FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN EVERY EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE TO ENSURE THAT THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT IS COMPLETE AND ACCURATE AT THE TIME OF PRINTING HOWEVER THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE Copyright Copyright 2006 Focus Enhancements All Rights Reserved The material contained in this document is protected by copyright laws of the United States of America and other countries It may not be reproduced or distributed in any form by any means altered in any fashion or stored in a database or retrieval system without the express written permission of FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS Contacting FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS Office Hours Monday through Friday 8 00 AM to 5 00PM Central Time Email support FOCUSinfo com Telephone 763 398 1658 Fax 763 571 7688 Address Focus Enhancements Inc 1370 Dell Avenue Campbell CA 95008 MediaConverter MC 2E User s Guide Serial Number The serial number for this
9. anced factory default Balanced AES EBU SDI emb Ch 12 SDI emb Ch 34 SDI emb Ch 56 SDI emb Ch 78 Selects Audio Samplerate during DV Encoding DV Direction Audio Samplert DV Encode 48kHz 16bit mode Shows Audio Samplerate for DV Decoding mode 32kHz 12 bit 48kHz 16 bit factory default Only for DV out the internal Samplerate is always 48kHz 20 bits MediaConverter MC 2E User s Guide 6 Menu Displays DV Direction DV Decode Video System Ki NTSC studio Genlock off DV System DV DVCam DV Mode OS DV Deck Menu Expert Mode off Menu Expert On Mode Audio Channel Channel A DV Dir on Auto ve Control Menus Settings and Notes Only available in DV Decoding mode Select the Audio Channel during decoding in DV Decoding Mode at 32kHz 12 bits Channel factory default Channel B Select video standard PAL factory default Europe NTSC factory default US NTSC Japan Off factory default Automatic det Off frame sync is free running as time base corrector Automatic detection unit switches automatically between time base corrector mode or frame sync mode Select DV DVCam as DV System NTSC 4 1 1 sampling PAL 4 2 0 sampling Select the sync source the unit is connected to DV Deck factory default Win98 XP MacOSX Windows 2000 Use Win98 XP MacOSX for all three OS On Off fac
10. cessary to return the converter to Focus Enhancements MediaConverter MC 2E User s Guide ii To contact Focus Fnhancements Office Hours Monday through Friday 8 00 AM to 5 00PM Central Time Email support focusinfo com Telephone 763 398 1658 Fax 763 571 7688 Address Focus Enhancements Inc 1370 Dell Avenue Campbell CA 95008 www focusinfo com All materials shipped back to Focus Enhancements must be accompanied by a Return Materials Authorization RMA number Contact Focus Enhancements Technical Support to receive a RMA number Write the RMA number clearly on the shipping label Focus Enhancements Attn Technical Support RMA 1234567890 FIGURE 1 Focus Enhancements Mailing Label Regulatory and Safety Environmental Precaution Focus Enhancements Inc 1370 Dell Avenue Campbell CA 95008 Model Number MediaConverter MC 2E Date of Manufacture Reference the Serial Number label attached to the unit MediaConverter MC 2E User s Guide iii FCC Class A This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios and televisions use shielded cables and connectors This equipment has been tested and found to comply within the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable pr
11. e interface these features eliminate the need for an extra RS 422 port on the host computer Supported TC Formats When connected to RS 422 device the MC 2E continuously attempts to read the timecode from the attached device The timecode format may be e LTC e VITC e interpolated LTC e interpolated VITC When the MC 2E successfully reads the timecode an is shown in the lower right corner of the display This symbol DV Direction indicates that the attached RS 422 device is available and can be controlled from the PC via the MC 2E s IEEE 1394 interface Refer to the list of commands on the following page DV Decode MediaConverter MC 2E User s Guide 19 RS 422 Interface All mandatory Firewire FCP AVC Commands are translated into RS422 commands Command Comment Stop Play Pause Record Record Pause Cue Revi ew Slowest forward slowest backward Fastest forward Fastest backward Single step forward Single step backward Note Stop Record and Record Pause Automatically Switch Converter to Decode The Stop Record and Record Pause commands switch the MC 2E to Decode mode All other commands switch the converter to Encode mode To turn off this feature set the DV Dir Autom to OFF 5 1 1 Supported Editing Suites The Commands are tested to work with the following edit suites on a PC Adobe Premiere Pro 2 0 Avid XPress DV 3 5 4 or higher Canopus Storm Edit Canopus Edius Ulead softwa
12. equipment is located on the bottom of the unit Please write this serial number on the enclosed warranty card and keep it in a secure area Registering Products Technical Support and Warranty To register a Focus Enhancements product use the online form at http www focusinfo com rfi warranty asp For questions about technical support or warranty contact the seller distributor or contact Focus Enhancements by email support focusinfo com Unauthorized Use Focus Enhancements is not responsible for the unauthorized use of its equipment and will not make allowance or credit for unauthorized use or access Unauthorized Alterations and Modifications Alterations or modifications to Focus Enhancements equipment or software that is carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the product warranties and the user s right to operate the equipment Unauthorized Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself Opening or removing covers may expose dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Returning Materials End Users If the MC 2E was not purchased directly from Focus Enhancements it is necessary to contact the seller and determine what procedure is needed for repairing the converter Direct Sales VARs Distributors and Corporate Customers If the MC 2E has problems that cannot be corrected over the telephone by Focus Enhancements technical support it may be ne
13. et before cleaning The product should be cleaned only with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth Never clean with furniture wax benzine insecticides or other volatile liquids since they may corrode the cabinet Servicing Unplug the device from the power outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions e When the power supply cord or plug is damaged e If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product e Ifthe product has been exposed to rain or water e Ifthe product does not operate normally when following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions The incorrect adjustment of other controls can result in damage and often requires extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation e Ifthe product has been dropped or damaged in any way e When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance Accessories and Replacement Parts Use only attachments and accessories recommended by Focus Enhancements Use only replacement parts specified by the Focus Enhancements or of comparable quality and characteristics as the original parts Unauthorized substitution of parts can result in fire electrical shock other hazards and loss of warranty Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that
14. her PAL or NTSC versions 3 1 1 Betacams and other VTRs When using a PC to transcode video signals from a VTR such as a Betacam to a DV VTR or vice versa select the desired video standard using the LCD and menu control buttons on the front panel refer to LCD and Front Panel Controls on page 5 3 1 2 PCs with NLE During the initialization of the DVCodec the IEEE 1394 configuration ROM is set to either PAL or NTSC depending on the setting of the dip switch 1 on the back of the MC 2E If the dip switch 1s not set to match the Videonorm being used some NLEs will not work MW EIE 1 NTSC PAL 2 4 ID0 7 DV Settings MediaConverter MC 2E User s Guide 11 IEEE 1394 FireWire Interface 3 2 Connecting a MC 2E to a Windows PC These instructions are for PCs equipped with an OHCI compatible IEEE 1394 Firewire interface 1 Connect the DV Interface of the MC 2E to the PC using the 4 pin to 6 pin IEEE 1394 cable provided with the MC 2E 2 Power On both the PC and MC 2E The Windows PC recognizes the MC 2E as new attached hardware and depending on the Windows OS lists it as a Generic Device The device listing is located in the Win dows Device Control screen 3 Set the DV OS mode e Go to the DV Mode OS menu e Choose the mode setting Win 98 XP Mac OSX Windows 2000 DV Deck 3 3 Connecting Multiple MC 2Es Multiple MC 2Es can be connected to a PC through the Fire Wire interface Each media converter mu
15. lar 4 3 1 Writing Data to the MC 2E The data format is as follows Write MC 2E Start Command Group Command Data Checksum Start byte OxAA Command Group Command Data Value Checksum Command Group Command Data logical anded with OxFF e Checksum for data transfer is the total of the Command Group Command and Data bytes e Overflow or carry bits are ignored MediaConverter MC 2E User s Guide 14 Data format 4 3 2 Receive from the MC 2E The data format is as follows Receive MC 2E Start Command Group Command Data Return Checksum Start byte OxAA Command Group Command Data Values Checksum Command Group Command Data logically anded with OxFF e The checksum is the total of the byte values received e Overflow or carry bits are ignored The MC 2E returns the data as it was sent for verification by the Host e If the MC 2E receives a command requesting a status time code or other parameter value it returns the value using the data byte position e Ifthe MC 2E receives only a command that does not request any information the MC 2E returns the original command value e Ifthe MC 2E receives a command that is not implemented or is out of range it returns OxFF 4 3 3 Read Data from the MC 2E The data format is as follows Read MC 2E Start Command Group Command Data Checksum Start byte OxAA Command Group Command Data Checksum Command Group Command Data
16. logical anded with OxFF e MC 2E reads back the data as it was sent for control purposes If the command value requests a status or time code or other value the data byte contains this value e The MC 2E returns OxFF as return value 1f the command is invalid or the data is out of range e Checksum for data read is the total of the Command Group Command and Data bytes e Overflow or carry bits are ignored MediaConverter MC 2E User s Guide 15 RS 232 Interface 4 3 4 Examples of Write and Read Commands Write a Video Contrast Value 32 Write OxAA 0x01 0x02 0x20 0x23 Receive OxAA 0x01 0x02 0x20 0x23 Read Back a Video Contrast Value Read OxAA 0x81 0x02 0x00 0x83 Receive OxAA 0x81 0x02 0x20 OxXX 4 4 RS 232 Commands 4 4 1 Command Groups Name description Video Video input output setting Video Read Audio Audio input output settings Audio Read DV Format DV Format settings DV Format Read Misc Miscellaneous settings Misc Read MediaConverter MC 2E User s Guide 16 4 4 2 Video 0x01 Command 0x02 0x03 0x04 0x06 Name Contrast Saturation Hue degrees Video Input Video System H Offset pixels V Offset lines Genlock YUV Level In For mat SMPTE Betacam MII 75 Ohm Genlock YUV Level Out For mat SMPTE Betacam MII Range 0 255 0 128 127 gt 127 0 CVBS 1 Y C 2 YUV 3 SDI 4 CVBS over rear Y 0 PAL 1 NTSC 2 NTSC Japan
17. nd consumer Video and Audio In and Output Formats This rack mountable box features analog video and audio I O balanced and unbalanced digital video SDI and digital audio AES EBU support and standard DV DV CAM over the FireWire IFEE 1394 interface Also the MC 2E can convert Composite or S Video Y C signals to Component YUV and vice versa The MC 2E supports embedded SDI audio 1 e audio inserted in the SDI stream as ancillary data for both SDI input and output This allows a single cable to carry both video and audio signals On the MC 2E the first four stereo pairs of the SDI input are selectable as an audio input source The SDI output always contains the selected audio stereo input in the first stereo pair of the SDI stream Note SMPTE 272M Definition for Embedded Audio Embedded audio defined in the SMPTE 272M spec contains up to 16 channels of up to 20 bit audio data sampled at 48 kHz The audio sampling clock is locked to the video signal These 16 channels are selectable in stereo pairs for a total of 8 available stereo pairs In addition the MC 2E has Genlock functionality that permits the seamless integration of the system into a professional studio environment MediaConverter MC 2E User s Guide 1 Introduction 1 1 Unpacking the MC 2E Unpack the MC 2E and verify that all components are present and not damaged Note Missing or Damaged Components If there are missing or damaged items contact F
18. ocus Enhancements Support for assistance Email support focusinfo com Telephone 763 398 1658 The standard MC 2E system includes e MediaConverter MC 2E unit e AC Adapter 12V LA with power cord e DV Cable 4 pin to 6 pin 6 ft 1 8 m e Mounting Brackets 2 19 in screws 4 e Rubber Feet 4 e MediaConverter MC 2E User s Guide MediaConverter MC 2E User s Guide 2 Connecting the MC 2E 1 2 Connecting the MC 2E Controls Power LCD Menu Controls On Off Display Next TM men onto MediaConverter k KAY MC 2E Front View wa vA In Out Out Audio Unbalanced In Input Output RCA Connectors S Video Y C DV DVCAM ae gt 6 pin FireWire 4 pin Mini DIN Connectors IEEE 1394 Out In Composite Video CVBS BNC Connectors i RS232 SDI Video Sub D 9 pin BNC Connectors Female Connector In Out Rear View Balanced Audi mO 038 057 7 WI OOO in UN ww 4 NTSC PAL e A Mm 24 100 7 va i sy EEE 1394 DV Settings de U E Y wWRY AES EBU Out AE EBU hn Input Output Out Out In Input DV DVCAM In AES EBU Left Right 6 pin FireWire Genlock Digital Audio Balanced Audio IEEE 1394 External Reference Sync XLR Connectors XLR Connectors BNC Connectors RS422 Out PUPAE Sub D 9 pin sa Left Right Balanced Audio Analog Components Y Er ES XLR Connectors BNC Connectors DV Settings Female Connector Switch 1 NTSC PAL Switches 2 4 Unit ID
19. or Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the MC 2E verify that the antenna or cable system is grounded This provides some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Refer to Article 310 of the National Electric Code ANSI NFPA 70 for information about the proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding connectors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See Fig A Electric Service Equipment Power Service Grounding Electrode System Figure A National Electric Code Lightning and Power Surges During electrical storms or when left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug the MC 2E from the power source and disconnect the antenna or cable system MediaConverter MC 2E User s Guide VI Power Lines Do not locate an outside antenna system in the vicinity of overhead power lines electric light or power circuits or where it can fall onto such lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal Optical Precaution The use of optical instruments with this device will increase hazards to the eyes hazard Maintenance and Moving Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outl
20. otection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on correct the interference by one or more of the following e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that used by the receiver e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Symbols In the MC 2E Unit This symbol indicates the presence of an uninsulated Dangerous Voltage within the product s enclosure that may constitute a risk of electric shock to persons In the MC 2E Documentation This symbol indicates important information Oue S This symbol indicates information about features functions operations that is of interest to the user MediaConverter MC 2E User s Guide IV Documentation This manual is written with the assumption that the user is familiar with analog and digital video audio signals and hardware Read Retain and Follow Instructions All the safety and operating
21. re batch digitizing is not implemented Q Note Various Editing Suites May Interpret Timecode Differently The timecode which is inserted in the DV data stream and can be read via the editing software may have a difference of up to two frames from the original timecode of the RS422 device The average difference is from zero to one frame MediaConverter MC 2E User s Guide 20 Supported TC Formats 5 1 2 NLE Setup 5 1 2 1 Adobe Premiere Pro 2 0 9 1 2 2 Before starting Premiere the DV 1394Pro SDI should be set to its working settings DV Encode Decode Working Direction or the right OS setting Do Not Switch the Converter Off and On when Premiere is open In Windows Record Settings Device Control Options select the manufacturer Focus Enhancements and the deck as Standard For details refer to Connecting a MC 2E to a Windows PC on page 12 Set Preroll to 5 seconds Timecode Offset should be set to 0 or 4 1 4 Frames Test the value on the system to insure it is the best choice Lock the deck and the MediaConverter to the same external sync Avid XPress DV 3 5 4 or higher Before starting AVID the MediaConverter should be set to 1ts working settings e g Encode Decode Working direction and the correct DV Mode OS setting Do Not Switch the MediaConverter Off and On when AVID XPress DV is open This may cause problems re configuring the attached unit s driver Disable the Firewire Control in the Deck Configuration
22. s 0 7 Dip Switch 1 Connect PC or video audio equipment For details about the IEEE 1394 interface refer to IEEE 1394 FireWire Interface on page 11 For details about the DV Settings dip switch refer to Connecting a MC 2E to a Windows PC on page 12 For details about the RS 232 interface refer to RS 232 Interface on page 13 For details about the RS 422 interface refer to RS 422 Interface on page 19 Note Do Not Power Up the MC 2E or any attached PCs or video audio equipment until all connections have been made 2 Power on devices in the following order e PC e Video Audio equipment e MediaConvertor MediaConverter MC 2E User s Guide 3 MediaConverter MC 2E User s Guide 4 CHAPTER 2 LCD and Front Panel Controls Use the front Power Switch to power on the MC 2E The three Menu Control buttons and the LCD panel are used to manually control the MC 2E unit LCD Menu Display Display consists of two lines Function Title Selected Parameter value FOCUS enhancements Menu Control Next Power On Off Menu Controls Next advances to next functions and moves backward and forward through the parameters values 2 1 Menu Display and Navigation The LCD display has two lines of text e Function Title appears on the top line and indicates the function of that screen e Parameter value appears on the bottom and is a value that may be selected for the function shown in the top line Press Nex
23. st have a unique unit ID 0 through 7 These IDs are set using the dip switches 2 3 and 4 on the back panel NW kasal las 1 NTSC PAL 2 4 IDO 7 DV Settings MediaConverter MC 2E User s Guide 12 CHAPTER 4 RS 232 Interface The RS 232 interface provides the ability to e Directly control the MC 2E using a Terminal program such as HyperTerminal and the MC 2E s RS 232 Command Set e Update the MC 2E s firmware 4 1 Connecting a PC and MC 2E via RS 232 Port 41 1 Cabling and Pinout To connect directly to the MC 2E via the RS 232 PORT use a one to one cable with a female connector for the PC side and a male connector for the MC 2E side The pinning of the cable is as follows 4 1 2 Communications Baud Rate 57600 8 bit 1 stop bit no parity MediaConverter MC 2E User s Guide 13 RS 232 Interface 4 2 Operation Using RS 232 commands 1t 1s possible to read back the settings stored in the MC 2E The MC 2E stores parameters in the non volatile storage which preserves them in the case of power off and allows their use at power on e The commands sent via RS232 override the current MC 2E front panel control settings e Parameters set through the front panel controls override the parameters previously entered via the RS232 interface e Firmware upgrades via RS232 do not change these settings 4 3 Data format Values in this section are in decimal with hexadecimal values shown as OxAA or simi
24. t to advance through the functions i e the top line of the display Press either or to cycle through the various parameters values available for that particular function The value displayed in the menu screen is the active value Whatever value shown in the display when the menu function changes is the value saved The saved value is used until it is changed The MC 2E stores its last settings and should the unit be powered down uses them when it powers up MediaConverter MC 2E User s Guide 5 LCD and Front Panel Controls 2 1 1 Reset MC 2E to Factory Defaults To reset the MC 2E to its factory default settings press the Next and buttons at the same time Factory default it The front panel LCD displays the message please wait 2 2 Control Menus Menu Displays Settings and Notes Only occurs during initialization of MC 2E MediaConverter V1 0 04 15 2006 Only occurs during initialization of MC 2E FOCUS MC 2E MediaConverter ET ACTER Occurs during initialization of MC 2E and when Initialization in Transition the system changes DV Direction D fact faul DV Direction ecode factory default DV Decode Encode meer Video Input Only Available in DV Encode Mode DV Encode x CVBS Select the type of DV encoding CVBS factory default Y C Y U V SDI SMPTE259M C CVBS ov rear Y Only Available in DV Encode Mode DV Direction Audio Input DV Encode x Unbal A Select the type of DV encoding Unbal
25. tory default Use On to access additional menus Only available in Menu Expert mode On Off factory default On the DVCodec switches its direction depending on the incoming NLE application s control command Play switches the direction to Encode Encode activated by Play Pause Shuttle RW Shuttle FW Frame advance and Frame reverse Stop switches to decode Decode activated by Stop Fast Forward Rewind Record Record Pause Off all direction settings must be entered manually MediaConverter MC 2E User s Guide 7 LCD and Front Panel Controls Expert Menu Displays TC source RS 422 VTR Ctrl Master DV H Offset Pixel H offset 0 v Offset Lines v Offset 0 Genlock termin 75 Ohm Y U V In format SMPTE EBU Y U V Out format SMPTE EBU MediaConverter MC 2E User s Guide 8 Settings and Notes Only available in Menu Expert mode RS 422 factory default Time code source when in DV Encoding Mode If a VTR is connected via RS 422 its time code is translated into DV time code If no VTR is connected the time code is free running Only available in Menu Expert mode DV factory default When receiving AV C commands via Firewire they are translated into RS 422 commands Only available in Menu Expert mode 0 factory default 127 increments between 0 and 127 When in Studio Genlock mode set the value for the horizontal delay between the genlock source and
26. video output Only available in Menu Expert mode 0 factory default 7 increments between 0 and 7 When in Studio Genlock mode set the value for the vertical delay between the genlock source and video output Only available in Menu Expert mode 75 Ohms factory default High Z Set the termination of the genlock input to either 75 Ohms or High z This is necessary when the genlock signal is routed to more than one unit Only available in Menu Expert mode SMPTE EBU factory default EU Betacam factory default U S MII Select the level format of the component input Only available in Menu Expert mode SMPTE EBU factory default EU Betacam factory default U S MII CVBS Y C rear Select the level format of the component output Control Menus Menu Displays Settings and Notes Men Espere el Aad OGUEGUE Only available in Menu Expert mode Sa he j OdB factory default on OdB 14dB 4dB increment between 14db and 4dB Simultaneously select the Audio output level for all audio output MediaConverter MC 2E User s Guide 9 MediaConverter MC 2E User s Guide 10 3 1 CHAPTER 3 IEEE 1394 FireWire Interface The MC 2E s EEE 1394 FireWire Interface provides the ability to attach the converter to a computer either a Windows PC or MAC There are two 6 pin IEEE 1394 ports on the MC 2E one on the front panel and one on the back PAL and NTSC MC 2Es The MC 2E is available in eit
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