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1. 46 AB Mixer 46 Audio 47 Easyplay 48 Animation 48 General 49 Fade rates 51 Delete 51 GPI Control of Audio Model Shuffle 51 Example 53 GPI Outputs Assign 53 Insert 54 Set up AudiO 54 Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 11 Table of Contents Easysound Stand alone User Manual Faders Setup 55 Audio A B Mix 56 Output Level 57 FTS Level 58 VO 1 Pair 1 2 Lev
2. 24 A Input B Input BGND Input 24 VO1 Input VO2 Input 26 VO1 Settings VO2 Settings 27 Embed OP Settings 28 Effects Send 28 AB Mix mode 29 Signal path for AB Mix mode 29 Two Voice Overs mode 30 Signal path for Two Voice Overs mode 30 Data 31 AB Mix mode 31 Two Voice Overs m006 31 Ignore PreSelect 32 Front Panel Control 33 Programme A B Mix 33 Front panel audio metering 34 Preview A B Mix Pair 1 2 34 Programme Two Voice Overs 35 Preview Two
3. 62 View Licence 63 Set time of day lt lt 63 System change No Yes 64 625 525 Line 64 Audio Control 64 Select reference 64 Reference timing 65 Serial COMMS setup 65 RCP Mirror 65 Restart System lt lt 65 Clean Restart 65 Configuration and Set Up 67 Page 12 Miranda Technologies Ltd Easysound Stand alone User Manual Table of Contents Ventilation 67 Power Requirements 67 Environment 67 Rear Panel ConnectiOrS 67 Serial Remote Control
4. 16 Output Selection 17 Easyplay 17 Audio playOUt 17 Audio Files 17 Getting Started 19 Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 9 Table of Contents Easysound Stand alone User Manual Applying Power 19 Boot Up Sequence 19 Mechanical Bypass 19 Front Panel Display 20 Front Panel Operations 20 Controls 20 VFD Display 20 Escape and Enter K yS 21 Left and Right Arrow Keys MP 21 Operating ModesS 21 Model mode configuration 22 Model mode 23 Set up Audio commands 24 Mode
5. 69 Control Panel 69 nz 70 USA ban REK HEE azade aa 70 SDI Control Port 70 AES inDU S 72 AES OUtD t 5 5 555 55 5 5 55 KH RE eee epee ee eee 73 AES GPI control 73 KBD and VGA Connections 75 Imagestore 2 3 connectionS 75 Imagestore HDTV connections 76 System Timing 77 aa ee 77 Timing Adjustment lt 78 Measurement and Test Equipment 78 SDI BGnd A Reference 78 Analogue Reference Black and Burst 79 Support 81 Product Support 81 Warranty and Non Warranty RepairS 81 Obsolescence 82 U of 6 5 ae ena naa ana 82 Service WISIS 82 Equipment LOaAS
6. Pin Signal Pin Signal Comment 1 AES_IN_3 14 AES_IN_3 Voice over 1 2 GND 15 GND 3 AES N 44 16 AES N 4 Voice over 1 4 GND 17 GND 5 AES IN 1 118 AES IN 1 A input 6 GND 19 GND 7 AES N 2 20 AES IN 2 A input 8 GND 21 GND 9 AES IN 5 22 AES IN 5 Voice over 2 or B input if AB Mixer fitted 10 GND 23 GND 11 AES IN 6 24 AES IN 6 Voice over 2 or B input if AB Mixer fitted 12 GND 25 GND 13 No connection Page 72 Miranda Technologies Ltd Easysound Stand alone User Manual Configuration and Set Up AES output The AES output port provides access to four digital AES audio channels identified as AES OUT 1to AES_OUT_4 Each self clocking output is available from the Easysound module over two wires using balanced differential signals Signal grounds are available for connection to cable screens where required The associated pin out connections are given in the following table Pin Signal Pin Signal Comment 1 AES OUT 1 14 AES OUT 1 Preview pair 1 2 GND 15 GND 3 AES OUT 2 16 AES OUT 2 Preview pair 2 4 GND 17 GND 5 AES OUT 3 18 AES OUT 3 PGM Pair 1 6 GND 19 GND 7 AES OUT 4 20 AES OUT 4 PGM Pair 2 8 GND 21 GND 9 12 No connection 22 25 No connection 13 5v AES GPI control The AES control port provides access to the GPI features of
7. Ti Easysound Standalone User Manual 02349 04 Jun 2004 Software version 2 18 Miranda Technologies Ltd Hithercroft Road Wallingford Oxfordshire OX10 9DG UK Tel 44 0 1491 820000 Fax 44 0 1491 820001 Email uksales miranda com Web www miranda com Preface Easysound Stand alone User Manual Copyright O 1999 2004 Miranda Technologies Ltd All rights are reserved and under the copyright laws this manual may not be reproduced in any form in whole or in part without the prior written consent of Miranda Technologies Ltd Printed in the UK Miranda Technologies Ltd Hithercroft Rd Wallingford Oxfordshire OX10 9DG Page 2 Miranda Technologies Ltd Easysound Stand alone User Manual Preface Preface Warranty Miranda Technologies Ltd offer a 24 months free parts and labour warranty on Oxtel Series eguipment from the date of the initial invoice providing there is no evidence of negligence abuse or failure to reasonably follow instructions given by the Company for its proper use During the warranty period Miranda Technologies Ltd will replace or repair at its cost Oxtel Series eguipment returned to the factory carriage and duty paid and insured by the sender Before returning any item for warranty repair a valid returns authorisation must be granted by Miranda Technologies Ltd All repaired goods will be delivered as instructed carriage and duty paid and insured by the sen
8. sp e SFOUP CHANNEL DE EMBED FROM GROUP 1 234 Note The B INPUT and VO 2 share resources ie the mix matite soinA B mix mode VO 2is NOT available PAR Teo gt EMBEDDER SDI EMBED AUDIO TO GROUP 1 234 VOICE OVER 1 VOICE OVER 1 AES INPUT CONNECTOR PIN OUT AES OUTPUT CONNECTOR PIN OUT ooo o o eo eooo AES 3IN PINS 1 amp 14 VOICE OVER 1 SES AIN PINS 3516 VOICE OVER 1 AES 1 OUT PINS 14 15 PREVIEW PAIR 1 2 AES 2 UT PINS 16117 PREVIEW PAIR 2 AES TIN PINS 5818 A INPUT ES S PESDA INPUT AES SOUT PINS 18119 PROGRAM PAIR 1 SES SIN PINS 9 amp 22 VOICE OVER 2 AES 4 DUT PINS 20121 PROGRAM PAIR 2 AES BIN PINS 11 amp 24 VOICE OVER 2 SEE PAGE 120 0F THE 182 USER MANUAL SEE PAGE 119 OF THE IS2USER MANUAL Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 29 Model Mode Easysound Stand alone User Manual Two Voice Overs mode Fx Send Enable Fx Send from Fx Send Gain Fx Return Yes No Enables the option use the arrow keys amp and P to selects the output source i e BGND Pair 1 BGND Pair 2 VOI Pair 1 VO2 Pair 1 VO2 Pair 2 BGND VOI Pair 1 BGND VO2 Pair 1 BGND VO2 Pair 2 100 lt 0 gt 28 Sets the gain of the output signal Pair I Pair 2 Sets the return
9. be performed where required but these are not covered by the standard warranty Service Visits On site assistance from a Miranda Technologies Ltd Field Service Engineer will be provided assuming adequate notice is given Service visits are normally chargeable and are not covered by the standard warranty Equipment Loans A variety of loan agreements are possible and can be arranged with the Engineering Support department through the helpdesk although it is not always possible to fulfil loan requests at short notice Training Customer training can be provided to match individual requirements Training can be carried out either at customer premises preferred option or at Miranda Technologies Ltd s facility in Oxfordshire where a dedicated demonstration room is available Page 82 Miranda Technologies Ltd Easysound Stand alone User Manual Support Courses can be tailored for either technical or operational staff and these courses can be ordered at the same time as the equipment or at any subsequent time Web Page Miranda Technologies Ltd s web page can be found at www miranda com Returns Procedure Should there be a need to return any Miranda Technologies Ltd product for upgrade or repair telephone the Helpdesk and request a return number The helpdesk will ask for details of the return including the unit s serial number reason for return and any fault information Make sure that these details are to hand wh
10. input path from the external effects unit Signal path for Two Voice Overs mode EFFECTS SEND MODE TWO VOICE OVERS VIDED IN A B MX MODE AES INPUT CONNECTOR PN OUT AES 3 IN FINS 1 amp 14 VOICE OVER 1 FINS 32 16 VOICE OVER 1 TIN FINS 5 amp 18 INPUT FINS 7 amp 20 AINPUTI BIN FINS 3 amp 22 VOICE OVER 2 FINS 11 amp 24 DICE OVER 2 SEE PAGE 119 OF THE IS2USER MANUAL Bp par NO pari Band YO pairt Bandai 1 EFFECTS SEND EWI EgndV 1 psi o Tali ir ond VO 2 pat 22 VO 2pair1 otea o AES OUTPUT CONNECTOR PIN DUT Q_Bond V0 2 pir1 YO 2pair2 AES 1 OUT PINS 14 815 PREVIEW FAIR 1 AES 2 OUT PINS 16 417 PREVIEW FAR 2 AES 3 OUT PINS 18 419 PROGRAM PAIR 1 AES 4 OUT PINS 20 8 21 PROGRAM PAIR 2 SEE PAGE 120 OF THE I82 USER MANUAL ER aes are ses tan PAR PAR GROUP oe CHANNEL 1 2 HANNEL 1 2 3 4 EFFECTS RETURN HES 30UT pon pai 1 AES 1 FAIR gr oe E e AES 2 PAIR mo oh f ot f ot AES 4 OUT pom pai 2 ml T JJ ek al so py OUP i NG 3 1 f 1 5 o oo eo 1f ENBEDDER s se oo BEHET se RRG 2 a sol DEEMEED FFOM co eo GIN oo J 3 H GROUP 1 234 00 08 4 IL oo 4 1 BGND INFUT VOICE OVER FAR EMBED AUDIO TO VOICE OVER 1 VOICE OVER 2 V
11. press enter and then set adjust the duck preset using amp and P keys Voice Over Preset the voice over preset enables you to adjust the level of the voice over audio when the voice over is on for example when the voice over is on the voice over audio comes up to OdB choose Pair 1 or Pair 2 press enter and then set adjust the VO preset using amp and J keys Background Audio Voice Over Preset Duck Preset Yoice Over Audio Voice Over Diagram Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 27 Model Mode Easysound Stand alone User Manual The above diagram shows the voice over parameters and how they affect the actual audio levels Embed OP Settings There are two outputs from the Easysound audio mixer programme this is the main audio output preview this enables you to monitor the various audio mixes and levels before they go to air You use the Embed OP Settings menu to specify the following output settings note that this option requires the ESSD licence Output Level output level enables you to specify the output levels for pairs or groups in a range from 100dB to 28dB choose Pair 1 or Pair 2 press enter and then set adjust the embed output gain using amp and gt Mute mute enables you to mute pairs or groups choose Pair 1 or Pair press enter then choose Mute On or Mute Off Embed Settings embed settings enables you to embed one of the four audio groups in the output video note that the progra
12. s SDI inputs accept serial digital video to EBU Tech 3267 E and SMPTE 259M standards clocked at 270MHz through screened BNC connectors There is a Return Loss greater than 15dB over the range SMHz to 270MHz Each input circuit is provided with automatic adaptive equalisation circuitry suitable for cable lengths of up to 250 metres typical for Belden 8281 or equivalent coaxial cable Both SDI outputs are to the same data structure and physical standard as the inputs and provide output amplitudes of 800mV 10 Output circuits will provide a signal whose transitions have a rise time of between 0 4 and 1 2 nanoseconds Each output is also fully equalised and regenerated Analogue Reference Video Input Wherever possible Easysound Standalone should be configured so that reference timing for synchronisation is taken from an analogue reference source to ensure uninterrupted output in the absence of a background signal Analogue signals such as PAL 625 NTSC 525 or component video with embedded sync are all suitable Power Requirements Easysound Standalone accepts power from a 90 132V or 180 264V 60Hz or 50Hz AC mains supply The mains supply input fuse is a T2A 2 Amp Anti surge and should always be replaced with a fuse of the same rating Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 85 Appendix 1 Easysound Stand alone User Manual Interfaces The Easysound Standalone employs five types of control and image interfaces and a su
13. 82 Training SA AA date 82 Web Page aa naa 83 Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 13 Table of Contents Easysound Stand alone User Manual Returns PIrrOC QdUrl 6 83 Transit Packagir g 83 Appendix 1 85 Product Specification 85 SDI Inputs and Outputs 85 Analogue Reference Video Input 85 Power Requiremern S 85 Interfaces 86 Mechanical 86 Page 14 Miranda Technologies Ltd Easysound Stand alone User Manual Introduction Introduction What is Easysound Standalone Easysound Standalone adds a powerful digital audio mixing capability to video mixing and channel branding equipment It can also extend an existing audio mixer to provide multi group multi lingual mixing as well as cinematic surround sound It also provides full group A B mixing plus full group voice over six AES EBU stereo pair inputs and four AES EBU stereo pair outputs optional embedded audio mixing automation control optional audio storage and playout for up to 200 minutes of digital stereo audio fron
14. Cut Set FTB A F V On Set FTB A F V Off Toggle FTB A F V Fade VO 1 Pair 1 On Fade VO 1 Pair 1 Off Toggle Fade VO 1 PR1 Fade VO 1 Pair 2 On Fade VO 1 Pair 2 Off Toggle VO 1 PR2 Fade VO 2 Pair 1 On Fade VO 2 Pair 1 Off Toggle VO 2 PRI Fade VO 2 Pair 2 On Fade VO 2 Pair 2 Off Toggle VO 2 PR2 Preview A Input Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 47 Common Commands Easysound Stand alone User Manual Preview B Input Preview A B Mix Preview VO 1 Input Preview VO Enabled Preview Programme Preview Silence Preview Tone Set FTS Rate n Set VO 1 Rate n Set VO 2 Rate n A IP Shuf Chan 1 A IP Shuf Chan 2 A IP Shuf Chan 3 A IP Shuf Chan 4 VO IP Shuf Chan 1 VO IP Shuf Chan 2 VO IP Shuf Chan 3 VO IP Shuf Chan 4 B IP Shuf Chan 1 B IP Shuf Chan 2 B IP Shuf Chan 3 B IP Shuf Chan 4 A IP PR1 Source A IP PR2 Source B IP PRI Source B IP PR2 Source Easyplay Load Clip Clip An Load Clip Clip B n Play Clip A Play Clip B Stop Clip A Stop Clip B Animation run PVW anim where n the fade rate of 0 999 where n the fade rate of 0 999 where n the fade rate of 0 999 where n an audio clip from 0 4000 where n an audio clip from 0 4000 Page 48 Miranda Technologies Ltd Easysound Stand alone User Manual Common Commands General O n JIR LL Y O 1 5 Miranda Technologies Ltd Common Commands Easysound Stand alone User Manual or LL Y O o D
15. Easysound Standalone is fully operational ESSA V2 18 Audio Set up Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 19 Getting Started Easysound Stand alone User Manual Front Panel Display Confirm that the front panel display is showing the boot menu shown below and if not press the escape key repeatedly until it is Pressing the right arrow key will move the enclosing brackets from manual to set up With set up selected press the enter key to display the Set up menu Press the right arrow key P until the words system information appear on the second line of the display Repeatedly pressing the enter key will now cycle the display through a list of the fitted options and a few system statistics When completed press the escape key a few times until the boot up menu reappears Front Panel Operations This section explains the operation of the Easysound Standalone using the front panel controls Controls All of Easysound Standalone operational and configuration features can be monitored and controlled from the front panel of the unit using the pushbuttons and display A simple menu driven procedure provides access to the operational configuration and set up options The front panel of Easysound Standalone contains a 34 floppy disk drive four push button control keys and a vacuum fluorescent display VFD Local control of the unit is menu driven using a combination of the push button keys together with options
16. and Easysound Standalone if connected to the same channel To allow independent control of the Imagestore for use with different audio groups select Ignore PreSelect from the ESSA front panel This instructs the ESSA to ignore PreSelect SDI group AES and shuffle commands issued from the controlling device i e Presmaster The settings are saved to the audio cfg file Page 42 Miranda Technologies Ltd Easysound Stand alone User Manual AES 6 Channel Mode Front Panel Controls To access the front panel AES mode commands select Audio then press the enter key Using the arrow keys amp and gt and the enter key index through the available commands ESSA V2 18 Audio Set up AES 6 Chan A B Mix Cut to A Cut to B Fade to A Fade to B Fade to Silence Fade from Silence Set Rates Fade A B 0 lt 50 gt 999 fields Fade to Silence 0 lt 50 gt 999 fields AES 6 Chan VO Fade to Silence Fade from Silence Fade up VO Fade down VO Set Rates Fade to Silence 0 lt 50 gt 999 fields Voice Over 0 lt 50 gt 999 fields Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 43 AES 6 Channel Mode Easysound Stand alone User Manual Page 44 Miranda Technologies Ltd Easysound Stand alone User Manual Common Commands Common Commands The following commands are common to all three modes and can be accessed from the Set up menu Set inputs The Set inputs option allows you choose between Input A and Input B Inpu
17. band 5 1 programmes A and B are connected to the Easysound Standalone as AES inputs 1 through 3 A and AES inputs 4 through 6 B The mixed output is available on AES outputs 1 through 3 AES output 4 is always silent For full connector details see the Configuration and Set up section of this manual Imagestore 5 1 Audio A 5 1 Audio Out 5 1 Audio B Connectivity between an Imagestore 2 3 and Easysound Standalone is via a loop through RS422 lead see illustration above Simultaneous control of the units is then achieved by Presmaster or Automation For independent control select Ignore Preselect from the front panel see page 42 Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 39 AES 6 Channel Mode Easysound Stand alone User Manual Set up Audio commands To access the set up commands select Set up Set up Audio Set up Set up Audio Mode Use this to switch between AES 6 Chan AB Mix and AES 6 Chan VO mode To choose a mode Select Set up Set up Audio Mode highlight the mode using the left and right arrow keys lt gt press enter press escape You are now ready to choose the available options in the selected mode AES O P Settings You use the AES O P Settings menu to specify the following output settings Output Gain output gain enables you to specify the output levels for pairs or groups in a range from 100dB to 28dB Mute mute enables you to mute the AES OVP press enter then choose Mute
18. displayed on the VFD The upper key of the group is identified on the panel as the escape key and the bottom key is identified as the enter key Left and right keys J gt are used to move a cursor left and right accordingly to select menu options VFD Display The alphanumeric VFD display is divided into two separate lines The upper row of characters indicating the function and the lower row indicating the current selection and any optional configuration changes that are available Page 20 Miranda Technologies Ltd Easysound Stand alone User Manual Getting Started Where there are more options available than there is room for on the display the symbol lt and the symbol gt are used to indicate that other options exist to the left and right respectively Using the appropriate arrow key will reveal those options Escape and Enter Keys The enter key is used to proceed to a menu option closer to the boot up menu Successive pressing of the key will bring the display to the start up menu The escape key is used to accept the menu item currently shown as selected by being enclosed in brackets Left and Right Arrow Keys lt 4 gt Left and right arrow keys J may be used to cursor left and right respectively along a displayed menu branch to select a function When a selection of parameters is offered these keys may be used to select a variable Where a single value is displayed the left arrow key may be used to reduce
19. rear panel AES Control Port of the Easysound Standalone and a further 8 through the SDI Control port These faders are used to manually control the rate at which the Easysound Standalone will execute a command and will override settings made through the front panel Analogue faders may be used to control fades and mixes A resistive linear potentiometer of at least 10KQ should have its fixed terminals connected between pin 7 5V and pin 15 Ground The variable output of the pot should connect to the appropriate fader input pin Screened cable should be used to connect the fader to the Easysound Standalone and the screen of the cable should only be connected to ground at the Easysound Standalone end of the cable to avoid earth loops and to restrict extraneous signal levels to less than 1 mV The Faders Setup menu includes the following options Audio A B Mix Output Level FTS Level VO 1 Pr 1 and Pr 2 Level VO 1 Pr 1 and Pr 2 Pset VO 1 Pr 1 and Pr 2 Duck VO 2 Pr 1 and Pr 2 Level VO 2 Pr 1 and Pr 2 Pset VO 2 Pr 1 and Pr 2 Level A and B Input Level VO Input Level A and B Input Trim VO Input Trim Each option is described in the following sections Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 55 Common Commands Easysound Stand alone User Manual Audio A B Mix When the appropriate fader is displayed see list below you can press enter to enable or disable the fader invert the polarity of the displayed fader prevent
20. sudden jumps caused by accidental fader movements by doing a fader pickup the fader must be moved through the current position before you take control Unassigned Vid_ADC 1 Vid_ADC 2 Vid_ADC 3 Vid_ADC 4 Vid_ADC 5 Vid_ADC 6 Vid_ADC 7 Vid_ADC 8 AudioMeter 1 AudioMeter 2 AudioMeter 3 AudioMeter 4 AudioMeter 5 AudioMeter 6 AudioMeter 7 AudioMeter 8 Aud_ADC 1 Aud_ADC 2 Aud_ADC 3 Aud_ADC 4 Aud_ADC 5 Aud_ADC 6 Aud_ADC 7 Aud_ADC 8 Video FG Video FG FTB Video MG Video MG FTB no selection enable no yes invert no yes enable pickup no yes enable no yes invert no yes enable pickup no yes enable no yes invert no yes enable pickup no yes enable no yes invert no yes enable pickup no yes enable no yes invert no yes enable pickup no yes enable no yes invert no yes enable pickup no yes enable no yes invert no yes enable pickup no yes enable no yes invert no yes enable pickup no yes enable no yes invert no yes enable pickup no yes enable no yes invert no yes enable pickup no yes enable no yes invert no yes enable pickup no yes enable no yes invert no yes enable pickup no yes enable no yes invert no yes enable pickup no yes enable no yes invert no yes enable pickup no yes enable no yes invert no yes enable pickup no yes enable no yes invert no yes enable pickup no yes enable no yes invert no yes enable pickup no yes enable no yes invert no yes enable pickup no yes enable no yes invert no yes enab
21. the arrow keys amp gt to display the option file in line two of the display and press the enter key to bring up the file menu Use the arrow keys amp gt to display the configuration save option and press the enter key After a few moments the display will respond with the following message and the configuration disk will be saved Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 59 Common Commands Easysound Stand alone User Manual Configuration Load This procedure uses a 352 floppy disk previously created using the procedure described under Configuration Save The feature loads the configuration from the floppy disk that is in the front panel disk drive and configures the Easysound Standalone to conform to the settings on the disk Place the configuration disk in the front panel drive and select set up from the start up menu before pressing the enter key From the set up menu use the arrow keys amp gt to display the option file in line two of the display and press the enter key to bring up the file menu Use the arrow keys lt gt to display the configuration load option and press the enter key to start the loading process After a few moments the display will respond with a series of messages as it sequentially loads the configuration components Diagnostics to FDD This procedure requires a DOS formatted 3 2 floppy disk Label the disk Easysound Standalone Diagnostic and add the serial number of the unit together with the da
22. 100 Montreuil France Tel 33 0 1 55 86 87 88 Fax 33 0 1 55 86 00 29 Email eurosales miranda com Web www miranda com Page 8 Miranda Technologies Ltd Easysound Stand alone User Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents Preface 3 Warranty 3 Important Safety Notices 4 Injury Precautions 4 Product Damage Precautions 5 Certifications and ComplianceS 5 Scope of the Manual 6 Associated Publications 6 Symbols and Conventions 7 International Addr SS S 8 Table of Contents 9 Introduction 15 What is Easysound Standalone 15 Embedded and AES mixing 15 Extending an audio Mixer 15 Audio storage 16 Easysound Standalone Inputs 16 Audio Mixer Matrix
23. 5 1 Audio Out 5 1 Audio B Presmaster Imagestore ESSA Pin1 GND Pin 5 GND Pin5 GND Pin2 RX Pin 1 TX Pin 1 N C Pin 3 TX Pin 3 RX Pin 3 RX Pin 7 RX Pin 2 TX Pin 2 N C Pin 8 TX Pin4 RX Pin4 RX Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 75 Configuration and Set Up Easysound Stand alone User Manual Imagestore HDTV connections To connect an Easysound Standalone to an Imagestore HDTV use a RS422 lead wired as follows Imagestore HDTV ESSA Pinl GND Pin5 GND Pin 8 TX Pin 1 TX Pin 7 RX Pin3 RX Pin 3 TX Pin 2 TX Pin2 RX Pin 4 RX Connect the lead to the RS422 B port on the rear panel of the Imagestore HDTV Refer to the Imagestore HDTV User Manual to configure the port Presmaster can be connected directly to the Imagestore HDTV which will forward all the appropriate automation commands YO Y8 and all j commands to the ESSA Imagestore HDTV 5 1 Audio Out Page 76 Miranda Technologies Ltd Easysound Stand alone User Manual System Timing System Timing This final part of the section describes the way in which signals applied to processed by and output from Easysound Standalone are synchronised Propagation delays through the unit are discussed and the method used to adjust and set this particular type of delay is detailed To obtain the highest standard of performance from the Miranda Technologies Ltd Easysound Standalone it is hig
24. 9uS Once the requirement for propagation delay has been determined the arrow keys amp gt are used to set this desired value for Easysound Standalone and the enter key is used to apply the selection Where an oscilloscope and digital to analogue converter is available the analogue signal at the input and output should be viewed simultaneously during the adjustment By expanding the traces on the oscilloscope very accurate settings can be achieved Where the operation includes use of the B Fill and or Key inputs these inputs should be checked for their timing position with respect to the A BGnd input Should either signal be early with respect to the A BGnd input the maximum setting for propagation delay is effectively restricted by this period Although Page 78 Miranda Technologies Ltd Easysound Stand alone User Manual System Timing the Easysound Standalone will permit settings in excess of the maximum permissible the effective adjustment limit is reduced accordingly If either signal is late with respect to the A BGnd input then the lower propagation delay limit value is effectively increased accordingly For example if Key is 5uS late and B FILL is SUS early with respect to A BGnd then the valid adjustment range with EasySound is effectively reduced to 0 lines and 17 025uS through 0 lines and 58 899uS Analogue Reference Black and Burst Using the Black and Burst analogue input as reference the timing and sync
25. Easysound and Easyplay The functions of the module can be controlled by the GPI input and output ports once the ports have been configured Level transitions from external hardware on specific GPI input ports can be programmed to invoke user defined actions Status conditions can be allocated to GPI output ports and may be used externally In addition to internal pseudo faders external hardware faders may be connected to the appropriate AES control lines as described later in this section The pin out allocations of the AES control port are shown in the following table Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 73 Configuration and Set Up Easysound Stand alone User Manual ARS GPL Control Funeton Pin z 2 2 Page 74 Miranda Technologies Ltd Easysound Stand alone User Manual Configuration and Set Up KBD and VGA Connections Hardware interface listings deliberately exclude details of the unit s rear panel kbd and vga connectors The kbd and vga connections are solely for use by the Miranda Technologies Ltd development team and no user functions can be accessed via these ports Making any connection to these ports is a high risk activity that Miranda Technologies Ltd would strongly advise against Imagestore 2 3 connections To connect an Easysound Standalone and an Imagestore 2 Solo 2U or 3 toa Presmaster use a RS422 loop through lead The transmit lines from the ESSA must NOT be connected Imagestore
26. Miranda Technologies Ltd Easysound Stand alone User Manual Common Commands force bypass bypasses the Easysound Standalone SDI video processing using the mechanical bypass relay if it is fitted remove bypass removes the bypass set using force bypass see above Fade rates fade rate n set the FG keyer fade rate 0 999 frames FTB rate n set the FG keyer fade to black rate 0 999 frames Delete To delete a GPI Audio GPI input choose Delete from the GPI Inputs Assign menu You can then choose to delete any of the options described above AB Mixer Audio Easyplay Animation General Fade rates GPI Control of Audio Model Shuffle Shuffle values allow mono input channels to be moved around within an output group In this way pair swaps mono to stereo copies and other audio manipulations can be achieved Each output channel can take its input from one or many of the input channels and each input can be copied to multiple output channels A familiar set up is such 3 3 3 3 S S S amp aa Aa iS fol Bb Dp D TA 3 3 3 3 a DD D ez Nm w CINC Oo Cc Out Channel Ce C C QutChannel1 C Ji J e J OutChannel2 te Out Channel 3 Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 51 Common Commands Easysound Stand alone User Manual Audio shuffle parameters can now be changed by way of a GPI contact closure Due to the number of permutations of this mechanism 64K GPT s macros have b
27. OICE OVER 1 GROUP 1 234 E udi is always trom the input f when the vdeo amp kom the B put Page 30 Miranda Technologies Ltd Easysound Stand alone User Manual Model Mode Data Selecting Data allows the Easysound to pass and cut a data stream non audio signal carried in the AES path i e Dolby Digital or Dolby E The signal is passed through without applying any gain When a video AB cut transition is carried out the point at which the AES data is cut is dependant upon the transition point Use the Data menu to select the following options AB Mix mode Enable Data Path Yes No Enables the option Data Is Audio Yes No Switches AUDIO_USE bit Input Pair use the arrow keys amp and J to selects the input pair source i e A B Pair 1 A B Pair 2 VOI Pair 1 VOI Pair 2 Output Pair Preview Pair 1 Preview Pair 2 Programme Pair 1 Programme Pair 2 Transition Point 0 lt 50 gt 100 Sets the point at which the AES data is cut relative the video AB cut 0 start of transition 50 mid transition factory default 100 end of transition Two Voice Overs mode Enable Data Path Yes No Enables the option Data Is Audio Yes No Switches AUDIO_USE bit Input Pair use the arrow keys amp and J to selects the input pair source i e BGND Pair 1 BGND Pair 2 VOI Pair 1 Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 31 Model Mode Easysound Stand alone User Manual VO1 Pair 2 VO2 Pair 1 VO2 Pair 2 Out
28. On or Mute Off Page 40 Miranda Technologies Ltd Easysound Stand alone User Manual AES 6 Channel Mode 6 Channel VO Settings VO mode only 6 channel VO mode enables you to insert voice overs into your normal audio programme In VO mode you can insert the three AES stereo pairs voice overs into the background or programme audio Use the following menu to adjust the Duck level between 100 Odbs and the Preset value to 100 28dbs Duck Preset Voice Over Preset Background Audio Yoice Over Audio the duck preset enables you to adjust dip the level of the background audio sound when the voice over is on the level is measured in dBs for example when the voice over is on the background ducks by 12dB choose 1 amp 2 3 amp 4 5 amp 6 press enter and then set adjust the duck preset using amp and J keys the voice over preset enables you to adjust the level of the voice over audio when the voice over is on for example when the voice over is on the voice over audio comes up to OdB press enter and then set adjust the VO preset using and P keys Yoice Over Preset Duck Preset Voice Over Diagram The above diagram shows the voice over parameters and how they affect the actual audio levels Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 41 AES 6 Channel Mode Easysound Stand alone User Manual Ignore PreSelect PreSelect automation commands issued by Presmaster will affect both Imagestore 2 3
29. Voice Overs Pair 1 2 35 Page 10 Miranda Technologies Ltd Easysound Stand alone User Manual Table of Contents GPI File Mode 37 General Purpose Interface 37 Audio faders 38 AES 6 Channel Mode 39 Set up Audio commands 40 Mode 40 AES O P Settings 40 6 Channel VO Settings VO mode only 41 Ignore PreSelect 42 Front Panel Controls 43 AES 6 Chan A B Mix 43 AES 6 Chan VO 43 Common Commands 45 Set INpUtS 45 Input A 45 GPI inputs aSsign 45 AES Control port 45 Input to GPI 46 Insert
30. age 18 Miranda Technologies Ltd Easysound Stand alone User Manual Getting Started Getting Started Applying Power Before applying power ensure that the floppy disk drive does not contain a disk Easysound Standalone does not have a power on off switch and power is applied immediately when the IEC plug is connected to mains power The product should be connected to the mains via an appropriate circuit breaker The 2RU version ES2U SA has 2 IEC inlets as it has redundant power supplies Boot Up Sequence Once power is applied Easysound Standalone boots automatically and the complete process takes about 50 seconds The unit first checks to see if there is a disk in the floppy drive and if it finds one it will attempt to boot from that disk Miranda Technologies Ltd issues specialised floppy disks for use as part of the boot up sequence when software upgrades are being implemented No other disk should ever be present in the floppy disk drive during the boot sequence The boot sequence is complete when the following top level boot up menu appears on the front panel VFD display Mechanical Bypass In the event of power loss to the Easysound Standalone or failure of an internal power supply the mechanical bypass option routes the serial digital background signal directly to the programme output This feature is an emergency failsafe and is completely non synchronous in operation During boot up the bypass is maintained until
31. airs in a range from 6dB to 6dB this is particularly useful for quiet audio sources note that the adjustment of the input level occurs after the trim choose Pair 1 or Pair 2 press enter and then set adjust the input trim using lt and gt Phase phase enables you to invert the phase of pairs or groups choose Pair 1 or Pair 2 press enter and then choose normal or inverted Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 25 Model Mode Easysound Stand alone User Manual Level Input Source level enables you to adjust the input level for pairs or groups in a range from 100dB to 28dB choose Pair 1 or Pair 2 press enter and then set adjust the level using amp and P keys input source enables you to choose the incoming audio from the AES streams or the audio embedded with the video input choose group 1 2 3 or 4 or AES VO1 InputVO2 Input Use the VOI Input and VO2 Input menu to specify the following settings note that VO2 Input is not available in AB Mix Shuffle Mute Trim Phase Level Input Source shuffle enables you to move mono channels around within a group and therefore perform pair swaps mute enables you to mute pairs or groups choose Pair 1 or Pair 2 press enter and then choose Mute On or Mute Off trim enables you to boost or attenuate pairs in a range from 6dB to 6dB choose Pair 1 or Pair 2 press enter and then set adjust the input trim using and P keys phase enables you to inve
32. ce source to be located some distance from the Easysound Standalone and it is possible that the synchronisation of the SDI input signals and the Black and Burst reference may be displaced by several video lines Where this preferred form of timing is chosen the Easysound Standalone Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 77 System Timing Easysound Stand alone User Manual timing adjustment is given a second parameter to allow for the potential line discrepancy Timing Adjustment The timing adjustments available for Easysound Standalone do not affect the automatic synchronisation of input and output signals The set up adjustment simply controls the value of propagation delay through the Easysound Standalone Where analogue reference is selected an additional parameter providing for a line correction factor becomes available The following paragraphs discuss the adjustments in detail Measurement and Test Eguipment The timing adjustments for Easysound Standalone can be accurately set using either a digital video signal analyser or a good quality oscilloscope together with a SDI digital to analogue converter The following description describes the use of an oscilloscope and converter to adjust the timing SDI BGnd A Reference When the SDI A BGnd input signal has been chosen as a reference the set up display offers an adjustment range where the value of propagation delay the ranges from 0 lines and 12 025uS to 0 lines and 63 89
33. codes txt transfer the email file syscodes txt to a blank DOS formatted floppy disk insert the floppy disk in the Easysound Standalone floppy drive choose Load System Codes from the Setup File front panel menu To create and install system codes create a file called syscodes txt using a text editor edit the file to include the required entry entries from the list below and then transfer the file to a floppy disk insert the floppy disk in the Easysound Standalone floppy drive choose Load System Codes from the Setup File front panel menu The SYSCODES TXT file can include one or more of the following entries IP_ADDRESS sets up the machine s IP address for Ethernet access via Miranda Technologies Ltd s MDS system SUBMASK sets up the machine s IP submask for Ethernet access via Miranda Technologies Ltd s MDS system default 255 255 0 0 HOSTNAME sets up the machine s host name this name is displayed on the root menu of the Oxtel RCP panel and on the front panel scrolling screen note that this command is not currently used for Ethernet naming GATEWAY set the machines gateway address default 0 0 0 0 Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 61 Common Commands Easysound Stand alone User Manual LICENCE installs a licence code provided by Miranda Technologies Ltd a four character ID such as ENET LICENCE_CLR clears an installed licence code off the machine MPEG IP ADDRESS for IS3 systems
34. d as Control Panel RS232 and RS422 Control Panel The Control Panel D type 9 way connection is used ONLY to connect Miranda Technologies Ltd remote control panel Oxtel RCP and the pin format is shown in the following table Pin Control Panel RCP s Jaw 8 paaB _________ 9 Iipvoupi Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 69 Configuration and Set Up Easysound Stand alone User Manual RS232 Point to point serial automation control can be achieved using the RS232 serial interface The port conforms to the normal conventions for a standard PC serial D type 9 pin port and the pin format is shown in the following table Pin RS232 2 Rx 3 Tx 5 GND 1 4 6 9 Not Used RS422 Serial automation can be achieved using the RS422 serial interface This port conforms to the pin format shown in the following table Pin RS422 1 Tx 2 Tx 3 Rx 4 Rx 5 GND 6 9 Not Used SDI Control Port The SDI Control Port is used to connect external faders GPI s and linear time code A full listing of the pin format for this connection is shown in the following table Page 70 Miranda Technologies Ltd Easysound Stand alone User Manual Configuration and Set Up Pin SDI Control Port Function LTC input LTC gnd analogue fader spare not used analogue fader spare not used analogue fader spare n
35. d press the enter key to apply it Reference timing When the Reference timing option is displayed you can adjust the timing from 7 lines 63 703uS to 7 lines 6 3 703uS Serial comms setup When the Serial comms setup option is displayed you can view or change the Protocol RS 232 or RS 422 or baud rate 19200 38400 57600 or 115200 The current setting is enclosed in brackets To change the setting use the arrow keys lt gt so that the new setting is shown within the brackets and press the enter key to apply the selection RCP Mirror The RCP Mirror option enables you to disable or enable it Restart System To re boot the unit without removing the power a warm re boot use the arrow keys lt gt so that the brackets enclose the YES option and then press enter again Clean Restart The clean restart feature provides for the erasure of all configuration file settings and returns Easysound Standalone to the original factory settings Video and audio GPI settings and all image files are retained To clean restart the unit use the arrow keys amp gt so that the brackets enclose the YES option and press enter again Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 65 Common Commands Easysound Stand alone User Manual Page 66 Miranda Technologies Ltd Easysound Stand alone User Manual Configuration and Set Up Configuration and Set Up This section of the User Manual provides step by step description of the setting
36. der Any warranty over and above that offered here is the responsibility of the local Miranda Sales Office or appointed Distributor Contact Information For service repair and warranty information and for returns authorisation contact oxtelsupport miranda com Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 3 Preface Easysound Stand alone User Manual Important Safety Notices Injury Precautions 1 Use aproper power cable To avoid fire hazard use only an appropriate power cable which complies with the following For mains connection use only a 10amp IEC inlet lead meeting EN60320 or eguivalent Connection to the mains supply should be via a circuit breaker or by a mains plug which meets the relevant local standards in the country of installation 2 Avoid electrical overload To avoid electric shock or fire hazard do not apply a voltage to a terminal that is outside the range specified for that terminal 3 Ground the product Easysound Standalone is grounded through the grounding conductor of the power cable To avoid electrical shock the grounding conductor must be connected to earth ground Before making connections to the input or output terminals of Easysound Standalone ensure that the product is properly grounded 4 Do not operate without the covers To avoid electrical shock or fire hazard do not operate Easysound Standalone with its covers removed 5 Use an appropriate fuse To avoid fire hazard use only th
37. e fuse type and rating specified for Easysound Standalone 6 Do not operate in wet damp conditions To avoid electrical shock do not operate Easysound Standalone in wet or damp conditions Page 4 Miranda Technologies Ltd Easysound Stand alone User Manual Preface 7 Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere To avoid injury or fire hazard do not operate Easysound Standalone in an explosive atmosphere Product Damage Precautions 8 Provide proper ventilation To prevent Easysound Standalone overheating provide proper ventilation 9 Do not operate with suspected failures If you suspect there is damage to Easysound Standalone have it inspected by gualified service personnel Certifications and Compliances Easysound Standalone has CE approval and complies with the standards detailed in EN50082 1 1992 and BS EN 60950 1992 Amd 3 Easysound Standalone is fully Year 2000 millennium compliant Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 5 Preface Easysound Stand alone User Manual Scope of the Manual The manual includes all the information reguired to install configure and operate Easysound Standalone unit using the front panel Associated Publications Easysound User Manual Part No 01005 Imagestore User Manual Part No 02359 Oxtel Series Automation Protocol Part No 01035 Imagestore HDTV User Manual Part No 02901 Page 6 Miranda Technologies Ltd Easysound Stand alone User Manual Preface Symbols and C
38. ed digital AES audio store and player note that the host unit must be fitted with an Easysound card and must be connected via Ethernet to Miranda Technologies Ltd s Windows NT based Media Distribution System Audio files used with Easyplay must be 16 bit 48kHz WAV format or Miranda Technologies Ltd s own OXW format The audio store can store up to 40 minutes optionally 200 minutes of digital audio which can be sub divided into a number of audio files Audio playout Easyplay has a single layer of audio insertion and the host unit s image keyer triggers playout The audio playout starts as soon as the audio file is brought to air and makes a contribution to the programme output when voice over 1 pair 1 is on Audio playout continues until the audio file ends voice over is faded down the audio file is faded cut or swapped from the programme output Audio Files Audio files used with Easyplay must be 16 bit 48kHz WAV format or Miranda Technologies Ltd s own OXW format Miranda Technologies Ltd Media Distribution System MDS software is able to create these OXW files from 16 bit 48kHz stereo WAV format files The MDS can also edit these files and create the necessary image to audio linking Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 17 Introduction Easysound Stand alone User Manual Easysound Strand alone Product code ESSA is part of Miranda Technologies Ltd s professional broadcast equipment range of products P
39. een enabled to contain lists of single channel shuffle operations This can be achieved in the usual GPI input assign method using the following sub menus A IP Shuf Chan 1 A IP Shuf Chan 2 A IP Shuf Chan 3 A IP Shuf Chan 4 VO IP Shuf Chan 1 VO IP Shuf Chan 2 VO IP Shuf Chan 3 VO IP Shuf Chan 4 B IP Shuf Chan 1 B IP Shuf Chan 2 B IP Shuf Chan 3 B IP Shuf Chan 4 If entered each of these options prompts the user to select a value between 0 and 15 to indicate which audio outputs will have a contribution from the selected input The following grids fully show the relationship between the value selected 0 15 and the output channels the audio is copied to OP1 4 Page 52 Miranda Technologies Ltd Easysound Stand alone User Manual Common Commands Example Assigning a value of 15 to VO IP Shuf Chan 1 will copy the mono audio feed coming into channel 1 of the voice over input to all 4 output channels GPI Outputs Assign A GPI port may used as an output to trigger external devices and its active status on is defined by the output being internally pulled to ground by a Darlington configured transistor such that an active low will be represented by 0 7V Lamps or relays attached to an output GPI may use the GPI 12V supply pin 8 but the maximum current drawn from this supply should not exceed 500mA Where a GPI output is used to dr
40. el 58 VO 1 Pair 1 2 Pse t 58 VO 1 Pair 1 2 Duck 58 VO 2 Pair 1 2 Level 58 VO 2 Pair 1 2 PS 58 VO 2 Pair 1 2 Duck 58 A B Input Level 58 VO Input Level 58 A B Input Trim 59 VO Input Trim 59 File 59 Configuration Save 59 Configuration Load 60 Diagnostics to FDD 60 Load System CodeS 60 Installing system codes 61 What are licence codes 62 Example SYSCODES TXT file 62 System Information
41. en contacting the helpdesk Mark the return number clearly on any packaging as well as on the return paperwork Any subsequent correspondence should reference this return number Transit Packaging When returning equipment ensure that it is adequately packaged using good quality materials Particularly ensure that the unit is tightly packed within a strong carton preferably the original and avoid common polythene or polystyrene chips since the product may contain static sensitive devices Some components such as hard drives may be susceptible to damage by physical shock and caution is required when removing the equipment from racks Units received at Miranda Technologies Ltd with obvious damage not described on the accompanying documentation or not notified to Miranda Technologies Ltd by the customer are assumed damaged in transit and this is chargeable Customers are strongly advised to insure the equipment against damage in transit when returning it to Miranda Technologies Ltd Should a unit be received from Miranda Technologies Ltd in a damaged state either new or repaired this should be reported to both the courier and Miranda Technologies Ltd immediately Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 83 Support Easysound Stand alone User Manual Page 84 Miranda Technologies Ltd Easysound Stand alone User Manual Appendix 1 Appendix 1 Product Specification SDI Inputs and Outputs The Easysound Standalone
42. es enable no yes invert no yes enable pickup no yes enable no yes invert no yes enable pickup no yes enable no yes invert no yes enable pickup no yes enable no yes invert no yes enable pickup no yes enable no yes invert no yes enable pickup no yes enable no yes invert no yes enable pickup no yes enable no yes invert no yes enable pickup no yes enable no yes invert no yes enable pickup no yes enable no yes invert no yes enable pickup no yes enable no yes invert no yes enable pickup no yes enable no yes invert no yes enable pickup no yes enable no yes invert no yes enable pickup no yes enable no yes invert no yes enable pickup no yes enable no yes invert no yes enable pickup no yes enable no yes invert no yes enable pickup no yes enable no yes invert no yes enable pickup no yes enable no yes invert no yes enable pickup no yes enable no yes invert no yes enable pickup no yes enable no yes invert no yes enable pickup no yes Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 57 Common Commands Easysound Stand alone User Manual FTS Level See Output Level above for a full list of options VO 1 Pair 1 2 Level See Output Level above for a full list of options VO 1 Pair 1 2 Pset See Output Level above for a full list of options VO 1 Pair 1 2 Duck See Output Level above for a full list of options VO 2 Pair 1 2 Level See Output Level above for a full list of options VO 2 Pair 1 2 Pset See Output Le
43. hly recommended that the user be acquainted with the concepts of synchronisation and timing An understanding of the timing relationships within the Miranda Technologies Ltd Easysound Standalone and the equipment with which it interfaces enables the user to determine the optimum timing of the overall system Overview Where signals from more than one source are to be processed it is essential that these signals are precisely synchronised and perfectly in phase prior to processing Within certain specified tolerances described later Easysound Standalone is able to automatically re synchronise the signals that are applied to its three signal inputs As signals pass through Easysound Standalone or any other equipment they are unavoidably subjected to a propagation delay The value of the delay may vary depending on the mode configuration of the unit Rather than exhibiting a non quantifiable propagation delay Easysound Standalone is provided with a timing adjustment that enables the integrator or user to set a specifically determined propagation delay through the unit This timing adjustment may be used to match an Easysound Standalone to the propagation delays of other Easysound Standalones or of other broadcast equipment Miranda Technologies Ltd always recommends the use of a separate analogue Black and Burst reference signal for timing all the equipment within a system Where this method of timing is used it is common for the referen
44. hronisation adjustment has to be given a much wider range B amp B signals have typically been looped through a number of cascaded equipment and extensive propagation delays are possible The full range of the adjustment is from 7 lines 63 666US to 7 lines 63 444uS When setting up Easysound Standalone to operate with the B amp B reference that signal and an analogue version of a PGM or PVW output signal should be viewed on two traces of an oscilloscope View the frame pulse of the each and adjust the timing setting until the two frame pulses occur within the same line With this achieved view both an analogue copy of the BGnd A signal and an analogue output signal Adjust the propagation delay as described taking care not to alter the line value Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 79 System Timing Easysound Stand alone User Manual Page 80 Miranda Technologies Ltd Easysound Stand alone User Manual Support Support Product Support Miranda Technologies Ltd s support desk exists to provide timely help and advice to Miranda Technologies Ltd users and telephone support is available for the entire life of the product The support desk may be contacted using any of the following methods Telephone 44 1491 820222 Monday to Friday 0900 1730 U K times Fax 44 1491 820002 at all times E mail oxtelsupport miranda com at all times Where the query relates to a specific Easykey make a note of the unit s
45. ion is displayed you can use the arrow keys lt P to select YES and then press the enter key to display the options described below 625 525 Line The 625 525 setting must be set to the appropriate TV standard where PAL 625 line and NTSC 525 line The current setting will be shown enclosed by brackets To change the setting use the arrow keys to select the new setting and press the enter key to apply it Audio Control When the Audio Control option is displayed you can choose to restart now or later one of the following items GPI file Model AES 6 Channel Select reference To operate as part of a broadcast system or to operate stand alone Easysound Standalone digital video frames must be synchronised to a reference source Miranda Technologies Ltd recommends the use of a common analogue black and burst reference source Once the initial phase lock has been set up phase locked loop circuits within Easysound Standalone automatically maintain the synchronisation Page 64 Miranda Technologies Ltd Easysound Stand alone User Manual Common Commands The alternative to a common analogue reference source is to use the background SDI signal as the source of timing This may be more suitable where the unit is used within a simple presentation system The current setting Analogue Black and Burst or SDI Bgnd is enclosed in brackets To change the setting use the arrow keys amp J to display the new setting an
46. ive a relay coil reverse voltage protection diodes should be incorporated into the circuitry to protect the Easysound Standalone from voltage transients Only GPI 1 to GPI 7 may be assigned as a GPI Output but each GPI may have a condition assigned whether it is set on or off i e GPI Out x On or GPI Out x Off Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 53 Common Commands Easysound Stand alone User Manual Insert To insert a GPI output choose GPI outputs assign GPI x The following options are then available NOT DEFINED mixer at A mixer at B Audio AB mix at A Audio AB mix at B Audio follow AB on Audio follow AB off Audio FTS on Audio FTS off VOI1 Pair off VOI1 Pairl on VOI1 Pair2 off VOI1 Pair2 on VO2 Pairl off VO2 Pairl on VO2 Pair2 off VO2 Pair2 on Audio follow FTB on Audio follow FTB off FTE at off FTB at on keyer at off keyer at on FTB fader disd FTB fader enbld keyer fader disd keyer fader enbld Set up Audio programme fade to black is turned off programme fade to black is turned on image in programme keyer is not to air image in programme keyer is to air fade to black fader is disabled fade to black fader is enabled main image fader is disabled main image fader is enabled See the various mode chapters Page 54 Miranda Technologies Ltd Easysound Stand alone User Manual Common Commands Faders Setup Up to 8 external faders potentiometers may be connected thought the
47. k earth RS232 D type 9 way female RS 232 serial port for point to point automation RS422 485 D type 9 way male RS 422 serial port for automation VGA D type 9 way male Miranda Technologies Ltd development use only KBD Keyboard connector Miranda Technologies Ltd development use only Ethernet Twisted pair and Access to Ethernet for media coaxial LAN transfers connectors D type 9 way male Internal use only Control Panel D type 9 way female Connection for Miranda Technologies Ltd RCP 200E orRCP 201 AES Control D type 25 way female Connection for EasySound or Port EasyPlay GPI s and Faders SDI Control D type 25 way Connection for Imagestore Port female GPI s Faders and timecode AES Output D type 25 way male EasySound or EasyPlay audio outputs AES Input D type 25 way male EasySound or EasyPlay audio inputs REF BNC type female Connection for black and burst analogue timing signal PVW BNC type female SDI optionally analogue preview output Page 68 Miranda Technologies Ltd Easysound Stand alone User Manual Configuration and Set Up Identification Connector Type BNC type female SDI programme output G A Copy BNC type female Re clocked re equalised copy of BGnd A input signal BGnd A BNC type female Background SDI video input BO BNC type female B input signal Serial Remote Control Easysound Standalone features three serial remote control ports identifie
48. le pickup no yes enable no yes invert no yes enable pickup no yes enable no yes invert no yes enable pickup no yes enable no yes invert no yes enable pickup no yes enable no yes invert no yes enable pickup no yes enable no yes invert no yes enable pickup no yes enable no yes invert no yes enable pickup no yes enable no yes invert no yes enable pickup no yes enable no yes invert no yes enable pickup no yes enable no yes invert no yes enable pickup no yes Page 56 Miranda Technologies Ltd Easysound Stand alone User Manual Common Commands Video AB Audio AB Output Level enable no yes invert no yes enable pickup no yes enable no yes invert no yes enable pickup no yes When the appropriate fader is displayed see list below you can press enter to enable or disable the fader invert the polarity of the displayed fader prevent sudden jumps caused by accidental fader movements by doing a fader pickup the fader must be moved through the current position before you take control Unassigned Vid_ADC 1 Vid_ADC 2 Vid_ADC 3 Vid_ADC 4 Vid_ADC 5 Vid_ADC 6 Vid_ADC 7 Vid_ADC 8 Aud_ADC 1 Aud_ADC 2 Aud_ADC 3 Aud_ADC 4 Aud_ADC 5 Aud_ADC 6 Aud_ADC 7 Aud_ADC 8 Video FG Video FG FTB Video MG Video MG FTB Video AB Audio AB no selection enable no yes invert no yes enable pickup no yes enable no yes invert no yes enable pickup no yes enable no yes invert no yes enable pickup no y
49. mmary of these is given in the following table RS422 RS232 Automation serial control interfaces Ethernet Panel GPI s Faders Image Loading and Transfer optional Serial Interface for Remote Control Panel Nine GPI s with input and output macro editor Seven analogue fader inputs Mechanical If the unit is contained within a IRU chassis it will have the following mechanical specification Height Width Depth Weight 44mm 1 75 482mm 19 with mounting ears 442mm 16 75 without ears 444mm 17 55 with rear connectors 423mm 16 75 without connectors 7 0kg If the unit is contained within a 2RU chassis it will have the following mechanical specification Height Width Depth Weight Cooling 88mm 3 46 482mm 19 with mounting ears 442mm 16 75 without ears 444mm 17 55 with rear connectors 423mm 16 75 without connectors 10 5kg 23 11bs Forced air via internal fans Page 86 Miranda Technologies Ltd
50. mme audio is always copied to AES outputs 3 and 4 choose the appropriate group Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 or Group 4 and press enter to embed the settings for the chosen group Effects Send Effects Send allows you to select an audio path within Easysound Standalone to route to an external special effects unit Use the Effects Send menu to select the following options Page 28 Miranda Technologies Ltd Easysound Stand alone User Manual Model Mode AB Mix mode Fx Send Enable Fx Send from Fx Send Gain Fx Return Yes No Enables the option use the arrow keys amp and P to selects the output source i e A Pair 1 A Pair 2 VOI Pair 1 B Pair 1 B Pair 2 AB Mix Pair 1 AB Mix Pair 2 AB Pair 1 VOI AB Pair 2 VOI 100 lt 0 gt 28 Sets the gain of the output signal Pair I Pair 2 Sets the return input path from the external effects unit Signal path for AB Mix mode EFFECTS SEND MODE WITH A B MIX OPTION GROUP SOURCE SELECT GROUPPAR 1 PAIR 2 A AES 1 PAIR AES 2 PAIR gt soi SROUP enaner di DE EMBED FROM GROUP 1 2 3 4 B pair 2 Pp AM mis pai 2 AB mik VO pai 2 e 2 AB min pat g o oS AES SPAR 8 AES B PAIR fo VO pairt AJB mis VD 1 pair AES 3 PAIR CHANNEL 1 2 EFFECTS RETURN AES 30UT pam pair 1 AES 4 F gt AES 40UT pam pair 2 ooo 0000 e ooo E ooo
51. nda s Media Conversion Software Easysound Standalone Inputs Easysound Standalone has six AES EBU digital stereo audio inputs available from a single rear panel connector of the host unit The inputs are identified as AES IN 1 to AES IN 6 Pre selection enables you to choose the inputs where AES IN 1 and AES IN 2 may be replaced by embedded SDI digital audio signals from the background or A input video stream AES IN 5 and AES IN 6 may be replaced by embedded digital audio signals from the embedded SDI digital audio signals from the B input video stream Once you have chosen pre selected the inputs the six selected stereo pairs twelve discrete audio channels are taken to an audio mixer Audio Mixer Matrix Up to twelve mono or six stereo audio channels may be directed to the audio mixer matrix The audio mixer matrix is effectively a twelve input eight output mixing matrix A total of ninety six fader controls are situated with one at each matrix cross over point Page 16 Miranda Technologies Ltd Easysound Stand alone User Manual Introduction Output Selection Easysound has four AES EBU stereo output channels available from a single rear panel connector of the host unit For further details see Rear panel connections below The AES EBU stereo outputs at AES OUT 3 and AES OUT 4 of the AES EBU will be re embedded into the SDI Programme digital video output stream Easyplay Easyplay operates as a combin
52. ns PCBx or CPLDx where x the revision number Firmware filename in the format essaOx exo Easyplay Licence Enabled Audio GPI file ID Pass Embedded Audio Audio Board Hardware ver a130 Audio DSP Code ver 3014 Software build date date and time Internal temp in degrees centigrade 12V Supply volts 5V Supply volts 3 3V Supply volts 5V Supply volts 5V Analog Supply volts 12V Supply volts PLL Volts volts Current time date and time Running since date and time In A0 4 4 4W 4W W II HH HH OH View Licence When the View Licence option is displayed simply use the arrow keys to switch between the installed licences Set time of day When the Set time of day option is displayed you can display or adjust the current setting of the internal battery backed clock With the date and time first displayed the month setting may be changed using the left and right arrow keys J When adjusted correctly press the enter key to move to the day setting The arrow keys gt are now used to adjust the day and further presses of the enter key will allow changes to be made to the year hour minutes and seconds in a similar manner Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 63 Common Commands Easysound Stand alone User Manual System The System options allows you to re configure the parameters described in the following sections System change No Yes When the System change No Yes opt
53. only PASS_CAPTIONS PASS_CAPTIONS ON PASS_CAPTIONS OFF enables support for line 21 close captions A valid licence code can only be obtained from Miranda Technologies Ltd What are licence codes Licence codes are issued by Miranda Technologies Ltd to enable you to use various software options You can look at any installed licences using the on screen information see System Information On Screen Information in the user manual Licence codes are held on the main system PCB and are typically linked to a specific machine serial number Example SYSCODES TXT file The following example of a SYSCODES TXT file sets the IP submask and hostname and then installs a licence code IP_ADDRESS 179 1 2 3 SUBMASK 255 255 255 0 HOSTNAME Logo 1 LICENCE ASD4 EFGT 54YP ZZ0OV L9UW System Information The system information facility allows you to monitor the status of the fixed settings and options of the unit Each time the enter key is pressed the following item of system information will be displayed The status information is looped and repeated pressing of the enter key will result in the same information being re displayed Pressing the escape key several times will return the display to the start up menu Serial No Output type PGM SDI or PVW SDI Page 62 Miranda Technologies Ltd Easysound Stand alone User Manual Common Commands IP Address 10 96xx CPU Memory in Mb Hardware revisio
54. onventions Front panel control of Easysound Standalone is achieved using four keys in conjunction with prompts from the display ESSA V2 18 Audio Set up Where reference is made to a key the legend of the key will be shown in lowercase italics escape or enter or by the icons and gt The two line display provides a range of prompts in response to key presses Where reference is made to an actual display prompt this will be shown italicised e g Audio Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 7 Preface Easysound Stand alone User Manual International Addresses Canada Headguarters Miranda Technologies Inc 3499 Douglas B Floreani Montreal OC Canada H4S 2C6 Tel 1 514 333 1772 Fax 1 514 333 9828 Email amersales miranda com Web www miranda com USA Office Miranda MTI 35 Airport Road Suite 250 Morristown NJ USA 07960 Tel 1 973 683 0800 Fax 1 973 683 1157 Email amersales miranda com Web www miranda com Asia Office Miranda Asia KK Mita Nexus Bldg 2F 1 3 33 Mita Minato Ku Tokyo Japan 108 0073 Tel 81 3 5730 2988 Fax 8 1 3 5730 2973 Support 8 1 3 5730 2987 Email asiasales miranda com Web www miranda com UK Office Miranda Technologies Ltd Hithercroft Road Wallingford Oxfordshire OX10 9DG UK Tel Fax Email Web 44 0 1491 820000 44 0 1491 820001 uksales miranda com www miranda com European Sales Centre Miranda Europe 222 226 rue de Rosny 93
55. ot used analogue fader main FTB input analogue fader voltage source V output GPI voltage source 12V output MO J 9 QI J ND ms BR WwW bd GPI 8 input user assigned o GPI 6 input output user assigned pt GPI 4 input output user assigned ek N GPI 2 input output user assigned bek w GPI ground connection A lt LTC input Nn analogue fader ground return an analogue fader transparency input ee J analogue fader gain input oo analogue fader clip input Ke analogue fader main fade input N not connected N GPI 9 input user assigned N N GPI 7 input output user assigned N w GPI 5 input output user assigned Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 71 Configuration and Set Up Easysound Stand alone User Manual Pin SDI Control Port Function 24 GPI 3 input output user assigned 25 GPI 1 input output user assigned AES inputs The AES input port is used to connect the six digital AES EBU audio channels identified as AES_IN_1 to AES_IN_6 Each input source should be connected to the Easysound module over two wires using balanced differential signals and a grounded shield Signal and associated pin out connections are given in the following table
56. put Pair Preview Pair 1 Transition Point Preview Pair 2 Programme Pair 1 Programme Pair 2 0 lt 50 gt 100 Sets the point at which the AES data is cut relative the video AB cut 0 start of transition 50 mid transition factory default 100 end of transition Ignore PreSelect PreSelect automation commands issued by Presmaster will affect both Imagestore 2 3 and Easysound Standalone if connected to the same channel To allow independent control of the Imagestore for use with different audio groups select Ignore PreSelect from the ESSA front panel This instructs the ESSA to ignore PreSelect SDI group AES and shuffle commands issued from the controlling device i e Presmaster The settings are saved to the audio cfg file Page 32 Miranda Technologies Ltd Easysound Stand alone User Manual Model Mode Front Panel Control To access the front panel Model mode commands select Audio then press the enter key Using the arrow keys amp and P and the enter key select Programme or Preview then select from the following options Audio Functions Programme Preview Programme A B Mix Cut to A Cut to B Fade to A Fade to B Fade to Silence Fade from Silence Fade Up VO VO One Pair 1 VO One Pair 2 Fade Down VO VO One Pair 1 VO One Pair 2 Easplay Load Foregnd Clip select file Play Foregnd Clip Stop Foregnd Clip Load Midgnd Clip select file Play Midgnd Clip Stop Midgnd Clip Output Metering P
57. re 4 channel groups from 2 AES pairs or 1 group embedded and VO1 input is 2 AES pairs Set up Audio commands To access the set up commands select Set up Set up Audio Set up Set up Audio Mode Use this to switch between AB Mix and Two Voice Overs mode To choose a mode Select Set up Set up Audio Mode highlight the mode using the left and right arrow keys amp gt press enter press escape You are now ready to choose the available options in the selected mode A Input B Input BGND Input Use the A Input and B Input menu to change the channel input parameters For example you can adjust the channel levels invert the phase and shuffle the channels using the following options for the A Input and or B Input note that BGND Input is used in Two Voice Over mode Page 24 Miranda Technologies Ltd Easysound Stand alone User Manual Model Mode Shuffle shuffle enables you to move mono channels around within a group and therefore perform pair swaps to choose the appropriate input channel 1 2 3 or 4 for the shuffle setting use lt and gt Channel 1 Shuffle 1 2 3 4 End On Channel 1 Shuffle 1 2 3 4 End The above display can be shown for each channel 1 to 4 for each of the three group inputs Mute mute enables you to mute pairs or groups choose Pair 1 or Pair 2 press enter and then choose Mute On or Mute Off Trim trim enables you to boost or attenuate individual p
58. review 4 chans Program 4 chans Preview pair 1 Preview pair 2 Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 33 Model Mode Easysound Stand alone User Manual Program pair 1 Program pair 2 Set Rates Fade A B 0 lt 50 gt 999 fields Fade to Silence 0 lt 50 gt 999 fields Voice Over 0 lt 0 gt 999 fields Front panel audio metering 1l BIB IR MH To display audio meters on the front panel select Output Metering then select from the list the point use wish to meter The output is un calibrated and for indication purposes only Preview A B Mix Pair 1 2 A Input B Input VO Input A B Mix Preview Mix Mix and VO PGM Copy Silence Page 34 Miranda Technologies Ltd Easysound Stand alone User Manual Model Mode Programme Two Voice Overs Preview Two Voice Overs Pair 1 2 Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 35 Model Mode Easysound Stand alone User Manual Page 36 Miranda Technologies Ltd Easysound Stand alone User Manual GPI File Mode GPI File Mode To select GPI File mode go to Set up System Audio Control then press the enter key Use the arrow keys amp P to select GPI File mode then press enter Reboot the unit if instructed ESSA V2 18 Set up Note When in GPI File mode Easysound Standalone cannot be controlled manually from the front panel General Purpose Interface The nine GPI ports are identified as GPI 1 through GPI 9 The first seven ports GPI 1 thro
59. rmation refer to the diagram on page 65 To assign GPIs you use the GPI Inputs Assign menu Select one of the nine GPI ports identified as GPI 1 to GPI 9 On or Off or one of the 9 audio GPI ports identified as Audio GPI 1 to Audio GPI 9 On or Off All 9 GPI ports and all 9 audio GPI ports can be configured as input ports The menu then includes a sub list of GPI actions Note that sub list entries are enclosed in square brackets To display a sub list press enter and then use the left and right arrow keys to scroll through the list of entries To select an entry press enter To go back to the top level list press escape Insert To insert a GPI input choose GPI inputs assign GPI x Insert To insert an audio GPI input choose GPI inputs assign Audio GPI x Insert The following options are available for both GPIs and Audio GPIs AB Mixer cut A cut B toggle cut A B fade A fade B toggle fade A B set mix rate 0 lt gt 999 set mix type X fade V fade Wipe L to R Wipe R to L Wipe T to B Wipe B to T Page 46 Miranda Technologies Ltd Easysound Stand alone User Manual Common Commands Audio Audio Fade to A Audio Fade to B Toggle AB Fade Audio Cut to A Audio Cut to B Toggle AB Cut Set AB A F V on Set AB A F V off Toggle AB A F V Mute A On Mute A Off Mute VO On Mute VO Off Mute B On Mute B Off Output Fade Down Output Fade Up Toggle Output Fade Output Cut Down Output Cut Up Toggle Output
60. rt the phase of pairs or groups choose Pair 1 or Pair 2 press enter and then choose normal or inverted level enables you to adjust the input levels for pairs or groups in a range from 100dB to 28dB choose Pair 1 or Pair 2 press enter and then set adjust the level using amp and P keys input source enables you to choose the incoming audio from the AES streams or the audio embedded with the video input choose group 1 2 3 or 4 or AES note that the input source option is only available for VO2 VOI can only be used Page 26 Miranda Technologies Ltd Easysound Stand alone User Manual Model Mode with AES and so the input source option is not displayed VO1 Settings VO2 Settings Audio model mode enables you to insert voice overs into your normal audio programme In A B Mix mode you can insert two stereo pair voice overs into the mix In Two Voice Over mode you can insert four stereo pair voice overs into the background or programme audio Each voice over has two parameters which need to be set duck level and VO level these are described below You use the following menu to specify the VO1 and VO2 settings note that VO2 Settings is not available in AB Mix mode Duck Preset the duck preset enables you to adjust dip the level of the background audio sound when the voice Over is on the level is measured in dBs for example when the voice over is on the background ducks by 12dB choose Pair 1 or Pair 2
61. serial number on the rear panel and the software version displayed on the front panel at boot up Warranty and Non Warranty Repairs Miranda Technologies Ltd provides all products that are sold new with a two year return to base warranty Products that are purchased as ex demo may have a limited warranty and reference should be made the original acknowledgement of order or the Product Certificate for warranty details A repair service for warranty and non warranty products provides a typical turnaround time of ten working days The procedure for returning a unit to Miranda Technologies Ltd is given later in this section Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 81 Support Easysound Stand alone User Manual Obsolescence Obsolete products will be supported for a minimum of 3 years from the date of obsolescence Miranda Technologies Ltd will continue to provide support beyond this period but will not replenish service stock and is therefore unable to guarantee the availability of every component used Upgrades Software upgrades are regularly available as part of a continuing commitment to product improvement Most software upgrades can be performed remotely and customers are kept informed of software and hardware upgrades via Release Notes that are e mailed to the nominated contact Hardware upgrading is normally carried out at Miranda Technologies Ltd s factory and involves full re testing and QA checks Refurbishment can also
62. t A B When the Input A or Input B option is displayed you can choose one of the following SDI Video Colour Red 0 100 Green 0 100 or Blue 0 100 GPI inputs assign General Purpose Interface GPI ports may be used either to trigger the execution of a series of Easysound Standalone internal pre programmed commands input or to monitor the status of the Easysound Standalone output AES Control port The nine GPI ports are identified as GPI 1 through GPI 9 The first seven ports GPI 1 through 7 may be configured as either input or output ports whilst the remaining two GPI 8 and GPI 9 may only be configured as inputs Any GPI assigned to input may have a macro associated with it that contains up to 10 command lines When triggered the commands within the macro execute sequentially If the GPI is assigned as an output it may only have a single status associated with it Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 45 Common Commands Easysound Stand alone User Manual Input to GPI Where a GPI port is used as an input the command macro is activated when either the connection is made GPI X On or switched off GPI X Off relative to the GPI ground pin pin 13 on the GPI 25way D type connector To start a macro associated with GPI 1 On make connection between pins 25 GPIO and 13 GPI GND To start a macro associated with GPI 1 Off break connection between pins 25 GPIO and 13 GPI GND For connector info
63. t panel diagnostics 000 Embedded and AES mixing Easysound Standalone can be integrated with video mixing and channel branding eguipment including the entire Imagestore range to provide full group A B mixing plus a full group voice over or two stereo pair voice overs The audio mixer is configured using the front panel display From the front panel you can change the group and adjust phase inversion input level ducking and track shuffling Automation control is achieved via the network LAN RS422 and RS232 interfaces as well as by programmable GPI s and analogue faders Extending an audio mixer Easysound Standalone adds audio support to Imagestore HDTV and can extend the optional audio mixer integrated within Imagestore Solo Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 15 Introduction Easysound Stand alone User Manual Imagestore 2 and Imagestore 3 to handle multi group multi lingual audio as well as cinematic multi channel surround sound Audio storage Up to 200 minutes of digital audio voice overs can be stored and played out with the Easyplay option for Easysound Standalone The stored audio is output as an AES EBU stereo pair as AES3 which can be mixed with any of the other inputs to the mixer Easyplay provides 40 minutes of audio storage which can be increased to 200 minutes with the MEM 200A option Audio files are loaded from a floppy disk drive or over the Ethernet interface in 16 bit 48KHz WAV format using Mira
64. te The feature saves diagnostic data to the floppy disk that is in the front panel disk drive The Miranda Technologies Ltd support team may request a copy of this diagnostic data to assist in resolving customer queries Place a DOS formatted blank disk in the front panel drive and select set up from the start up menu before pressing the enter key From the set up menu use the arrow keys amp P to display the option file in line two of the display and press the enter key to bring up the file menu Use the arrow keys amp P to display the diagnostics to FDD option and press the enter key to start the saving process Load System Codes The Load System Codes feature is used to provide for the entry of licence codes that enable specific options The Miranda Technologies Ltd support team will provide full installation and operation instructions at the time of issue of a licence Licences are typically issued as files and may be provided on a 312 disk or via e mail If received by e mail transfer the file or files to a Page 60 Miranda Technologies Ltd Easysound Stand alone User Manual Common Commands blank DOS formatted disk and place the disk in Easysound Standalone s FDD Installing system codes To install system codes from a supplied floppy disk insert the floppy disk in the Easysound Standalone floppy drive choose Load System Codes from the Setup File front panel menu To install system codes from an email file sys
65. the displayed value and the right key may be used to increase it Operating Modes The operation of Easysound Standalone is dependent on its operating mode configuration Features available in one mode may not be relevant in an alternate mode The modes are Model mode GPI File mode AES 6 Channel mode Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 21 Getting Started Easysound Stand alone User Manual Model mode configuration To configure Easysound in model mode from the front panel select Set up System Audio Control highlight the mode using the left and right arrow keys amp gt press enter press escape You are now ready to choose the available options in the selected mode Page 22 Miranda Technologies Ltd Easysound Stand alone User Manual Model Mode Model mode The audio model provides the following two audio modes AB Mix mode Two Voice Over mode Note that these two modes accommodate the majority of audio configurations Voice Over Input BNN TN Voice Over Output AB Mix and VO mode Voice Over 1 Voice Over 2 Input Input BGND Input Voice Over 1 m Voice Over 2 Output Two Voice Over mode Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 23 Model Mode Easysound Stand alone User Manual In AB Mix mode the A and B inputs are 4 channel groups from 2 AES pairs or 1 group embedded and the VO input is 2 AES pairs In Two Voice Over mode the BGND input and VO2 input a
66. ugh 7 may be configured as either input or output ports whilst the remaining two GPI 8 and GPI 9 may only be configured as inputs Any GPI assigned to input may have a macro associated with it that contains up to 10 command lines When triggered the commands within the macro execute sequentially If the GPI is assigned as an output it may only have a single status associated with it To program the GPI s refer to the Common Commands section of this manual Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 37 GPI File Mode Easysound Stand alone User Manual Audio faders Easysound Standalone includes 8 audio fader inputs on the AES Control Port connector each of which you can adjust invert or pickup independently The faders can be assigned to control specific functions from the Easysound A further 8 can be connected through the SDI Control port To program the Audio Faders refer to the Common Commands section of this manual Page 38 Miranda Technologies Ltd Easysound Stand alone User Manual AES 6 Channel Mode AES 6 Channel Mode To select AES 6 Channel mode go to Set up System Audio Control then press the enter key Use the arrow keys amp J to select AES 6 Channel then press enter Reboot the unit if instructed ESSA V2 18 Audio Set up AES 6 Channel mode is intended for Presmaster and Imagestore installations where full AB audio mixing of decoded base band 5 Iprogramming is reguired The two base
67. up procedures required for integration of Easysound Standalone into a broadcast system Ventilation Easysound Standalone is ventilated through its side panels It is essential that the ventilation holes in its sides remain clear of any obstruction Power Requirements The unit uses a mains supply input circuit that auto senses whether the applied AC mains voltage is 110V or 240V and responds accordingly The unit is tolerant of both 50Hz and 60Hz AC supplies and under normal conditions its power consumption will not exceed 50 watts A 20mm mains input fuse rated at 2 Amp slow blow forms part of the mains connection inlet and is accessible from the rear of the unit Environment The Easysound Standalone will tolerate operating temperatures in the range 0 C to 40 C with humidity of between 20 and 80 non condensing The unit is more tolerant in storage and may be stored at temperatures ranging from 10 C to 70 C Rear Panel Connections Easysound Standalone can have up to nineteen rear panel connectors four are installed when the EasySound EasyPlay option is fitted and an earth bonding stud A description of the purpose of each connector is given in the following table Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 67 Configuration and Set Up Easysound Stand alone User Manual Identification Connector Type 110 240V AC IEC with integral fuse Mains supply PSU1 2 2RU 2x IEC plus fuses ND Stud Earth Bonding connect to rac
68. vel above for a full list of options VO 2 Pair 1 2 Duck See Output Level above for a full list of options A B Input Level See Output Level above for a full list of options VO Input Level See Output Level above for a full list of options Page 58 Miranda Technologies Ltd Easysound Stand alone User Manual Common Commands A B Input Trim See Output Level above for a full list of options VO Input Trim See Output Level above for a full list of options File The file facility allows you to save the Easysound Standalone configuration to both a floppy disk and the unit s hard disk The process saves all the GPI assignments the fader enable disables the mode setting and system configuration and can be used to re instate the settings Files created by a diagnostic save are sometimes requested by the Miranda Technologies Ltd Customer Support staff to aid in resolving customer queries The following options are available from the File menu Configuration Save This procedure requires a DOS formatted 312 floppy disk Label the disk Easysound Standalone Configuration and add the unit s serial number and location of the unit plus the date This feature saves the current configuration to both the internal hard disk and to a floppy disk that is in the front panel disk drive Place the 352 disk in the front panel drive and select set up from the start up menu before pressing the enter key From the set up menu use

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