Imagestore HDTV User Manual 02901-1.13.6 May-2007 Software version 1.13.6 Miranda Technologies Ltd. UK Tel: +44 (0) 1491 820000 Fax: +44 (0) 1491 820001 Email: uksales@miranda.com Web: www.miranda.
Preface Imagestore HDTV User Manual Copyright © 1999 - 2007 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.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Preface Preface Warranty Miranda Technologies Ltd offer a 24 months free parts and labour warranty on Oxtel Series equipment 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.
Preface Imagestore HDTV User Manual Important Safety Notices Injury Precautions 1. Use a proper 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 equivalent. 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.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Preface 7. Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere. To avoid injury or fire hazard, do not operate Imagestore HDTV in an explosive atmosphere. Product Damage Precautions 8. Provide proper ventilation. To prevent Imagestore HDTV overheating, provide proper ventilation. 9. Do not operate with suspected failures. If you suspect there is damage to Imagestore HDTV, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.
Preface Imagestore HDTV User Manual Scope of the Manual The manual includes all the information required to install, configure and operate Imagestore HDTV. Serial automation control protocol used by Miranda Technologies Ltd mixers, keyers and still-store products is outside the scope of this manual. Details of this protocol and other related issues are found in the appropriate documents shown in the following list.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Preface Symbols and Conventions Front panel control of Imagestore HDTV is achieved using four keys in conjunction with prompts from the display. 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 . 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. Operate or Mix A Input.
Preface Imagestore HDTV User Manual Contacts For technical assistance, please contact your nearest Miranda Technical Support centre: Americas Telephone (9:00am - 9:00pm EST) +1-800-224-7882 techsupp@miranda.com Asia Telephone (9:30am - 5:30pm JST) +81-3-5730-2987 asiatech@miranda.com Europe, Middle East, Africa, UK Telephone (10:00am - 7:00pm CET) +44 (0) 1491 820222 eurotech@miranda.com France (only) Telephone (9:00am - 6:00pm CET) Telephone: +33 (0) 1 55 86 87 88 francetech@miranda.com www.miranda.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Preface Manual Structure Overview The overview provides an introduction to the Miranda Technologies Ltd Imagestore HDTV for new users and describes the functions and features offered by the product. It includes a simple technical concept of the unit and details the optional modules that are available to enhance the unit's capabilities. Front Panel Operations This section describes how to operate Imagestore HDTV using the frontpanel controls.
Preface Imagestore HDTV User Manual Installation This section contains details of the unit interconnections and interfaces. It describes all the set-up procedures required for a successful installation including reference source selection, internal timing and synchronisation setup. Support The support section describes the procedures for using the return-to-base warranty.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Preface Index This appendix provides blank pages that may be used to record useful unit configuration data.
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Imagestore User Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents Contents Preface 3 Warranty --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 Important Safety Notices ------------------------------------------------------- 4 Injury Precautions-------------------------------------------------------------- 4 Product Damage Precautions ---------------------------------------------- 5 Certifications and Compliances -------------------------------------------- 5 Scope of the Manual ---
Table of Contents Imagestore HDTV User Manual Introduction-----------------------------------------------------------------------29 Applications ----------------------------------------------------------------------29 Concept ---------------------------------------------------------------------------29 Block Diagram-----------------------------------------------------------------30 Video Standards ----------------------------------------------------------------31 Getting Started --------------------------
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Table of Contents Standard Colours --------------------------------------------------------- 43 Mix A Input -------------------------------------------------------------------- 44 Mix A Input menu tree --------------------------------------------------- 44 Mix B Input -------------------------------------------------------------------- 46 Mix B Input menu tree --------------------------------------------------- 46 AB Mixer -------------------------------------------------------
Table of Contents Imagestore HDTV User Manual Fade Keyer Down-----------------------------------------------------61 Fade Rate---------------------------------------------------------------61 Set Key Parameters --------------------------------------------------61 Source ----------------------------------------------------------------63 Type -------------------------------------------------------------------63 Sense -----------------------------------------------------------------63 Clip, Gain & Trans ----
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Table of Contents Cut Load------------------------------------------------------------- 69 Start Strap-------------------------------------------------------------- 70 Stop Strap-------------------------------------------------------------- 70 Start Timer ------------------------------------------------------------- 70 Stop Timer ------------------------------------------------------------- 70 Reset Timer------------------------------------------------------------ 70 Play Anima
Table of Contents Imagestore HDTV User Manual Easyplay ----------------------------------------------------------------88 Store n ----------------------------------------------------------------88 GPI Output ---------------------------------------------------------------------90 GPI Output Menu Tree ---------------------------------------------------90 GPI Output--------------------------------------------------------------90 Miscellaneous -----------------------------------------------------------------9
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Table of Contents Audio -------------------------------------------------------------------105 GPI Output ------------------------------------------------------------112 Miscellaneous --------------------------------------------------------112 Edit a GPI Macro ---------------------------------------------------------112 Insert Before----------------------------------------------------------112 Delete ------------------------------------------------------------------112 Insert A
Table of Contents Imagestore HDTV User Manual Network Mask ------------------------------------------------------------ 124 Gateway Address-------------------------------------------------------- 124 NTP Server---------------------------------------------------------------- 124 Animation Memory ------------------------------------------------------ 124 Images Used-------------------------------------------------------------- 124 Disk Space Used -------------------------------------------------------- 124
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Table of Contents Logging------------------------------------------------------------------------132 Logging menu tree-------------------------------------------------------132 Errors Only ----------------------------------------------------------------132 Media/Keying -------------------------------------------------------------132 Verbose --------------------------------------------------------------------132 System Setup ------------------------------------------------------
Table of Contents Imagestore HDTV User Manual Restart System ----------------------------------------------------------- 143 Factory Reset------------------------------------------------------------- 144 Safe Shutdown ----------------------------------------------------------- 144 Oxtel RCP-HD Operations 145 Introduction--------------------------------------------------------------------- 145 Controls ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 146 Display ----------------
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Table of Contents Transitions --------------------------------------------------------------------164 Rate -------------------------------------------------------------------------164 Mixer ------------------------------------------------------------------------165 Selecting the source ------------------------------------------------165 cut-----------------------------------------------------------------------165 trans -----------------------------------------------------------
Table of Contents Imagestore HDTV User Manual AddToMix--------------------------------------------------------------------- 174 SetOutputGain -------------------------------------------------------------- 174 OutputMix--------------------------------------------------------------------- 175 EndMix ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 175 Simple mix structure ------------------------------------------------------- 175 Input Bunches ---------------------------------------
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Table of Contents Keyer Management example --------------------------------------------193 Pitfalls-----------------------------------------------------------------------193 Installation 195 Ventilation-----------------------------------------------------------------------195 Power Requirements---------------------------------------------------------195 Environment--------------------------------------------------------------------195 Cabling --------------------------------
Table of Contents Imagestore HDTV User Manual Rear panel connections ------------------------------------------------ 208 Audio AES IN ------------------------------------------------------------- 209 Audio AES OUT---------------------------------------------------------- 210 Rear panel slots------------------------------------------------------------- 211 Support 213 Product Support--------------------------------------------------------------- 213 Warranty and Non-Warranty Repairs -------------------
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Table of Contents Pass-through Mixfiles --------------------------------------------------------227 16chn_pass.mix -------------------------------------------------------------227 16chn_AES_pass.mix -----------------------------------------------------227 16 Channel AB Mixfiles------------------------------------------------------227 16chn_AB.mix ---------------------------------------------------------------228 16chn_AB_eply.
Table of Contents Imagestore HDTV User Manual 7.1_ AES_eply.mix ------------------------------------------------------ 255 7.1_IntuitionVO.mix ----------------------------------------------------- 256 7.1 Mixfile Modes ----------------------------------------------------------- 256 Mode 1: Standard 7.1 AB mix ---------------------------------------- 256 Mode 2: AB Mix Left and Right Copy ------------------------------- 257 Mode 3: Left, Right and Centre Mix --------------------------------- 257 7.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Overview Overview Introduction This introduction provides a basic overview of the concept of the unit and includes instructions for getting started. An extensive range of options and upgrades are available for Imagestore HDTV and this section describes the purpose and features of each enhancement. More detailed and specific information regarding operation, configuration, installation and support are provided in later sections.
Overview Imagestore HDTV User Manual Still (.oxt), animated and Easytext (.oxa) images are typically stored in the unit's hard disk library. Images may be added to the library using the floppy disk drive but the files must be in an appropriate format. Miranda Technologies Ltd's Media Conversion Software is designed for this purpose and is supplied with each Imagestore HDTV.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Overview Video Standards Imagestore HDTV supports SMPTE 292M 1.485Gb/s at the following resolutions: 1920 x 1080i/59.94 Hz SMPTE 274M 1998 1920 x 1080i/50 Hz SMPTE 274M 1998 1280 x 720/59.94 Hz SMPTE 296M 2001 1280 x 720/50 Hz SMPTE 296M 2001 Standard SMPTE 274M 1920 x 1080/ 59.94/2:1 1920 x 1080/ 50/2:1 SMPTE 296M 1280 x 720/ 59.
Overview Imagestore HDTV User Manual Boot-Up Sequence Once power is applied Imagestore HDTV will boot automatically and the complete process takes about 30 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.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Overview Conversion software allows large animations and images to be saved across multiple floppy disks (span files .oxm), using loss-less compression to reduce the number of disks required. Miranda Technologies Ltd also provides an image transfer and management system for Imagestore HDTV. The Media Distribution System(MDS) uses a local area network to connect the workstation to a number of Miranda Technologies Ltd's image and audio insertion products.
Overview Imagestore HDTV User Manual With 256MB of playout memory, a logo of ¹/64 screen size can be animated for just over a minute. Larger screen sizes or smaller playout memory sizes affect the maximum animation time pro rata. Memory option 64 HDTV Rate Standard 1080i 59.94 Frame rate MB / frame 128 256 512 Max no. of frames 29.97 7.91 8.0 16.1 32.2 64.4 Duration (s) 1/16th frame > 4.3s 8.6s 17.2s 34.4s 1/64th frame > 17.0s 34.3s 68.8s 137.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Overview Imagestore HDTV is highly suited to automated broadcast environments and remote control options include RS422/RS232, as well as GPI and analogue fader inputs. Mechanical Bypass In the event of power loss to the Imagestore HDTV, or failure of an internal power supply, the mechanical video relay bypass option (VRB-HD-001) routes the serial digital “background signal” directly to the programme output.
Overview Imagestore HDTV User Manual are loaded, previewed, positioned and keyed in the same way as animations and static logos. Bugclock images behave like all other images with respect to positioning, transparency and masking controls. Previewing behaviour is the same as with other clips and images and will show the clock running where appropriate All existing GPI and automation commands, that apply to still images and animations, function identically for clocks.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Overview Option MEM-HD400V Description Image Library expansion to 400 frames with 2 x 128MB playout memory. MEM-HD1000V Image Library expansion to 1000 frames with 2 x 256MB playout memory. MEM-HD2000v Image Library expansion to 2000 frames with 2 x 512MB playout memory. MIX-HD-001 A/B video mixer IP2-HD-001 2 video input option. Replaces standard single input board. Note a maximum of 3 IP2-HD-001 boards can be fitted. IP2-HD2DVE 2 channel DVE board.
Overview Imagestore HDTV User Manual Checking Installed Options The Imagestore HDTV can display the internal options installed from the front panel display. Front Panel Display From the opening screen press the right arrow key to display Setup then press the enter key to display the Setup menu. Press the right arrow key until View Licenses appears on the second line of the display then press the enter key. Repeatedly pressing the key will now cycle the display through a list of the fitted options.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Front Panel Operations Front Panel Operations This section of the manual explains, on a task-by-task basis, the operation of an Imagestore HDTV using only the front panel controls. Each task is fully detailed, making reference to other sections unnecessary. Controls All of Imagestore HDTV's operational and configuration features can be monitored and controlled from the front panel of the unit using the pushbuttons and display.
Front Panel Operations Imagestore HDTV User Manual and right respectively. Using the appropriate arrow key will reveal those options. If an option is not licenced, e.g. Dual 2D DVE, it will not be displayed on the front panel menu. VFD tallies To highlight the state of either the AB Mixer (video/audio) or the keyers, additional symbols are shown on the top line of the VFD display at the right hand edge. These symbols represent: A source A B source B intermediate state, transition being processed.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Overview Opening screen The Imagestore HDTV menu has two branches: Operate Setup From the opening screen with Operate displayed press the enter key.
Front Panel Operations Imagestore HDTV User Manual Operate Set Inputs Select Operate, Set Inputs.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Overview 6/Key-2 Pass SDI Force Colour Field RGB 0 <> 100% The factory default setting for each input is to Pass-SDI. If the input is unused/unconnected it can be set to internally generate a colour field. Using the front panel control keys (⊳ enter) select the input you wish to modify. To adjust the colour field select Force Colour Field then press the enter key.
Front Panel Operations Imagestore HDTV User Manual Mix A Input Select Operate, Mix A Input.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Overview This option is used to select the SDI source that will become the Mix A Input for the AB Video mixer. A maximum of 3 inputs cards may be fitted to the Imagestore HDTV allowing selection from up to 6 inputs. The illustration below shows the maximum configuration. Using the front panel control keys (⊳ ) display the input source you wish to select then press the enter key. To go back a level press escape key.
Front Panel Operations Imagestore HDTV User Manual Mix B Input Select Operate, Mix B Input.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Overview This option is used to select the SDI source that will become the Mix B Input for the A/B Video mixer. Using the front panel control keys (⊳ ) display the input source you wish to select then press the enter key. To go back a level press escape key. Note This menu is only available if the AB Mixer option is installed.
Front Panel Operations Imagestore HDTV User Manual AB Mixer Select Operate, AB Mixer.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Overview Any Field (Def) Field 1 Field 2 The AB Mixer is an integral 2 input video switcher, which provides the background video source to the program keyers. The mixer can be configured for both cut and variable fade transitions from this menu. Using the front panel control keys (⊳ ) display the transition type you wish to select then press the enter key. Note Pressing the enter key will activate the transition. A CUT transition is an instant switch to the selected source.
Front Panel Operations Imagestore HDTV User Manual The options are: Cut AB Switches between the Mix A input and the Mix B input. Cut To A Selects the Mix A Input as the background video source. Cut To B Selects the Mix B Input as the background video source. Fade AB Fades between the Mix A input and the Mix B input. The rate, in fields, is set by the Mix Rate command. Fade To A Fades in the Mix A Input as the background video source. The rate, in fields, is set by the Mix Rate command.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Overview Mix Rate. Use this option to select the number of fields to action a Fade. Using the arrow control keys ⊳ adjust the value between 1 – 999 fields. Press the enter key to accept the value. Note At 1080i/59.94 60 fields = 1 second. V-Fade Colour. This option determines the colour used when performing a V-Fade transition. The colour is set by adjusting the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) values, from 0% to 100%, for each colour in turn.
Front Panel Operations Imagestore HDTV User Manual Set Cut Mode This option allows the user to determine exactly when cuts occur within a frame. This allows the cut behaviour of the Imagestore to be synchronised with external automation. The options are as follows: • Cuts occur on any field • Cuts occur on field 1 (default) • Cuts occur on field 2 Set Fade Mode This option allows the user to determine exactly when fades begin within a frame.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Overview Dual 2D DVE Select Operate, Dual 2D DVE. Dual 2D DVE menu tree Operate Dual 2D DVE Play Forward Play Backward Select Sequence DVE Mode Bypass None (Delay) A B over DSK 1 A B Mixer IP2-HD-2DVE is a dual-channel 2D DVE option capable of digital video effects on both the A and B input video streams, making it ideal for picturein-picture applications such as over the shoulder news transitions, as well as squeezes for credits, news flashes, sports results and schedules.
Front Panel Operations Note! Imagestore HDTV User Manual The Dual 2D DVE mode can only be licensed if the AB Mixer option is installed. Play Forward Plays the selected DVE sequence. Play Backward Plays the selected DVE sequence in reverse. Select Sequence Using the arrow control keys ⊳ select the appropriate DVE sequence between 0 – 99. Press the enter key to accept the value. Video and embedded audio delay through the DVEs The DVE delay is exactly 2 interlaced fields or 2 progressive frames. For 59.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Overview None (Delay) DVE mode in circuit but inactive. Video frame delay added. A B over DSK1 DVE mode in circuit and active. Video frame delay added. DVE to reveal DSK1 fill, from store or fill input. AB Mixer DVE mode in circuit and active. Video frame delay added.
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Imagestore HDTV User Manual Overview DSK 1 (Midground1) Imagestore HDTV has 2 downstream keying layers (DSKs) per channel, program and preview. The output from the AB Mixer forms the background video image on the program keyers, which can also accept a Fill and Key signal from either, inputs 3-6 or from the stores, as shown in the diagram below. The following section describes how to control layer DSK 1 Select Operate, DSK 1. 1 DSK 1 was labelled “Layer 0” in software versions before 1.
Front Panel Operations Imagestore HDTV User Manual DSK 1menus are split into 3 sub-headings: ♦ ♦ ♦ Keyer Operations Input Operations Store Operations Keyer Operations Select Operate, DSK 1, Keyer Operations.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Overview Keyer Operations menu tree Operate DSK 1 Keyer Operations Cut Keyer Up/Down Cut Keyer Up Cut Keyer Down Fade Keyer Up/Down Fade Keyer Up Fade Keyer Down Fade Rate (Value in fields 1 to 999) Set Key Parameters Source Self Separate None Type Full Linear Sense Normal Invert Clip, Gain & Trans Clip (Value 0 to 1023) Gain (Value 0 to 1023) Trans (Value 0 to 512) Cut To/From Black Cut From Black Cut To Black Fade To/From Black Fade From Black Fade To Black FTB Rate (Value in
Front Panel Operations Imagestore HDTV User Manual A CUT transition is an instant switch to the selected source. This is achieved between frames in the vertical interval so the active picture is allowed to finish before the new data is transmitted. A FADE transition is the gradual process of switching to the selected source with rates adjustable between 1 and 999 fields (16.65 seconds @ 60Hz) Symbols will appear on the top line of the VFD display indicating the status of the keyer.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Overview Fade Keyer Up Gradually displays the key input source of DSK 1 over the background video. The rate in fields is set by the Fade Rate command. Fade Keyer Down Gradually removes the displayed key input source of DSK 1 from the background video. The rate, in fields, is set by the Fade Rate command. Fade Rate The Fade Rate is adjusted using the arrow control keys ⊳ between 1 and 999 fields. Press the enter key to accept the value. Note At 1080i/59.
Front Panel Operations Imagestore HDTV User Manual Once generated, the Key signal controls the combining of the Background and Fill video signals. Oxtel series products support both Linear and Full keying. Key invert replaces the Key output with 1-Key, thereby inverting the action of the Key. Linear keying is used where the Fill signal has been pre-computed to match the Key signal. An example of this is where the output of a signal generator requires high quality keying.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Overview Full keying is where the Fill signal is multiplied by the derived key signal prior to being added to the modified Background signal. Source Self key When the source option is set to self, the key data is derived from the luminance content (Y value) of the "Fill" signal itself. Separate key When the source option is set to separate, the key data is derived from the luminance content (Y value) of the separate "Key" image.
Front Panel Operations Imagestore HDTV User Manual Clip, Gain & Trans Clip Clip is the level under which the key signal will be forced to black. In a keying process this will result in a total absence of fill video in areas where the incoming key signal is less than the clip level. Gain The gain level amplifies the key signal, forcing grey levels towards and up to white.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Overview Cut To Black Switches the output from DSK 1 from background video to black. Fade To/From Black Gradually changes the output from DSK 1 between black and background video plus fill and key signals. The rate in fields is set by the FTB Rate command. Fade From Black Gradually changes the output from DSK 1 from black to background video plus fill and key signals. The rate in fields is set by the FTB Rate command.
Front Panel Operations Imagestore HDTV User Manual Input Operations Select Operate, DSK 1, Input Operations. Input Operations menu tree Operate DSK 1 Input Operations Fill-1/Key-1 Fill-2/Key-2 Unload Input Fill-1(2)/Key-1(2) Sets the fill/key input source for DSK1 to Fill-1/Key-1 or Fill-2/Key-2. Note! The 4 or 6 video input options IP4 HD 001 / IP6 HD 001 must be fitted. Unload Input Unloads the input.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Overview Store Operations Select Operate, DSK 1, Store Operations.
Front Panel Operations Imagestore HDTV User Manual Stop Timer Reset Timer Play Animation Restart Animation Stop Animation Stop Anim Instant Load Image Selects a file from the image library to load into Store 0. Still images (.oxt). Animations (.oxa) Easytext (.oxa) Bugclock (.oxa) Easytext and Bugclock both require licenses. Set Position Determines the on screen position of the image. Horizontal Use the arrow control keys ⊳ to adjust the value between –1920 and 1920.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Overview Setup Sets the Masking values. Left Use the arrow control keys ⊳ to adjust the value. Press enter to accept or escape to cancel. Right Use the arrow control keys ⊳ to adjust the value. Press enter to accept or escape to cancel. Top Use the arrow control keys ⊳ to adjust the value. Press enter to accept or escape to cancel. Bottom Use the arrow control keys ⊳ to adjust the value. Press enter to accept or escape to cancel.
Front Panel Operations Imagestore HDTV User Manual old one. Warning: Loading a new image will fail, in this mode, if the sum of the resident image/animation and the new image/animation exceeds the image memory capacity. Use Clean Load mode when using such large animations. Start Strap Starts a loaded Easytext file. Stop Strap Stops a loaded Easytext file. The images (text) will freeze on screen. Start Timer Starts a loaded Bugclock timer. Stop Timer Stops a loaded Bugclock timer.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Overview DSK 2 (Foreground2) Select Operate, DSK 2. The commands for DSK 2 are identical to DSK 1. ♦ ♦ ♦ 2 Keyer Operations Input Operations Store Operations DSK 2 was labelled “Layer 1” in software versions before 1.
Front Panel Operations Imagestore HDTV User Manual Preview Select Select Operate, Preview Select. Preview Select menu tree Operate Preview Select Presmaster Preview Program o/p 1/A 2/B 3/Fill-1 4/Key-1 5/Fill-2 6/Key-2 DSK 1 Fill o/p DSK 2 Fill o/p AB Mixer o/p DSK 1 o/p DSK 1 Key o/p DSK 2 Key o/p This option allows the user to switch the preview output from is dedicated keyer output to any of the named signal paths.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Overview Using the front panel control keys (⊳ ) display the preview output source you wish to monitor then press the enter key. To go back a level press escape key.
Front Panel Operations Imagestore HDTV User Manual Audio Select Operate, Audio.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Overview Select Preview A Input B Input A/B Mix Voice-over Input Program Silence Test Tone Input Shuffles A-Input Channel 1 (1) 2 3 4 1 (2) 3 4 1 2 (3) 4 1 2 3 (4) (1) (2) 3 4 (1) 2 (3) 4 (1) 2 3 (4) 1 (2) (3) 4 1 (2) 3 (4) 1 2 (3) (4) (1) (2) (3) 4 (1) (2) 3 (4) (1) 2 (3) (4) 1 (2) (3) (4) (1) (2) (3) (4) 1 2 3 4 Channel 2 (1) 2 3 4 1 (2) 3 4 1 2 (3) 4 1 2 3 (4) (1) (2) 3 4 (1) 2 (3) 4 (1) 2 3 (4) 1 (2) (3) 4 1 (2) 3 (4) 1 2 (3) (4) (1) (2) (3) 4 Miranda Technologies Ltd Pag
Front Panel Operations Imagestore HDTV User Manual (1) (2) 3 (4) (1) 2 (3) (4) 1 (2) (3) (4) (1) (2) (3) (4) 1 2 3 4 Channel 3 (1) 2 3 4 1 (2) 3 4 1 2 (3) 4 1 2 3 (4) (1) (2) 3 4 (1) 2 (3) 4 (1) 2 3 (4) 1 (2) (3) 4 1 (2) 3 (4) 1 2 (3) (4) (1) (2) (3) 4 (1) (2) 3 (4) (1) 2 (3) (4) 1 (2) (3) (4) (1) (2) (3) (4) 1 2 3 4 Channel 4 (1) 2 3 4 1 (2) 3 4 1 2 (3) 4 1 2 3 (4) (1) (2) 3 4 (1) 2 (3) 4 (1) 2 3 (4) 1 (2) (3) 4 1 (2) 3 (4) 1 2 (3) (4) (1) (2) (3) 4 (1) (2) 3 (4) (1) 2 (3) (4) 1 (2) (3) (4) (1) (2) (3) (
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Overview Voice-over Channel 1 (1) 2 3 4 1 (2) 3 4 1 2 (3) 4 1 2 3 (4) (1) (2) 3 4 (1) 2 (3) 4 (1) 2 3 (4) 1 (2) (3) 4 1 (2) 3 (4) 1 2 (3) (4) (1) (2) (3) 4 (1) (2) 3 (4) (1) 2 (3) (4) 1 (2) (3) (4) (1) (2) (3) (4) 1 2 3 4 Channel 2 (1) 2 3 4 1 (2) 3 4 1 2 (3) 4 1 2 3 (4) (1) (2) 3 4 (1) 2 (3) 4 (1) 2 3 (4) 1 (2) (3) 4 1 (2) 3 (4) 1 2 (3) (4) (1) (2) (3) 4 (1) (2) 3 (4) (1) 2 (3) (4) 1 (2) (3) (4) (1) (2) (3) (4) 1 2 3 4 Channel 3 (1) 2 3 4 1 (2) 3 4 1 2 (3) 4 Miranda Technolog
Front Panel Operations Imagestore HDTV User Manual 1 2 3 (4) (1) (2) 3 4 (1) 2 (3) 4 (1) 2 3 (4) 1 (2) (3) 4 1 (2) 3 (4) 1 2 (3) (4) (1) (2) (3) 4 (1) (2) 3 (4) (1) 2 (3) (4) 1 (2) (3) (4) (1) (2) (3) (4) 1 2 3 4 Channel 4 (1) 2 3 4 1 (2) 3 4 1 2 (3) 4 1 2 3 (4) (1) (2) 3 4 (1) 2 (3) 4 (1) 2 3 (4) 1 (2) (3) 4 1 (2) 3 (4) 1 2 (3) (4) (1) (2) (3) 4 (1) (2) 3 (4) (1) 2 (3) (4) 1 (2) (3) (4) (1) (2) (3) (4) 1 2 3 4 B-Input Channel 1 (1) 2 3 4 1 (2) 3 4 1 2 (3) 4 1 2 3 (4) (1) (2) 3 4 (1) 2 (3) 4 (1) 2 3 (4)
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Overview 1 (2) (3) 4 1 (2) 3 (4) 1 2 (3) (4) (1) (2) (3) 4 (1) (2) 3 (4) (1) 2 (3) (4) 1 (2) (3) (4) (1) (2) (3) (4) 1 2 3 4 Channel 2 (1) 2 3 4 1 (2) 3 4 1 2 (3) 4 1 2 3 (4) (1) (2) 3 4 (1) 2 (3) 4 (1) 2 3 (4) 1 (2) (3) 4 1 (2) 3 (4) 1 2 (3) (4) (1) (2) (3) 4 (1) (2) 3 (4) (1) 2 (3) (4) 1 (2) (3) (4) (1) (2) (3) (4) 1 2 3 4 Channel 3 (1) 2 3 4 1 (2) 3 4 1 2 (3) 4 1 2 3 (4) (1) (2) 3 4 (1) 2 (3) 4 (1) 2 3 (4) 1 (2) (3) 4 1 (2) 3 (4) 1 2 (3) (4) (1) (2) (3) 4 (1) (2) 3 (4) Mira
Front Panel Operations Imagestore HDTV User Manual (1) 2 (3) (4) 1 (2) (3) (4) (1) (2) (3) (4) 1 2 3 4 Channel 4 (1) 2 3 4 1 (2) 3 4 1 2 (3) 4 1 2 3 (4) (1) (2) 3 4 (1) 2 (3) 4 (1) 2 3 (4) 1 (2) (3) 4 1 (2) 3 (4) 1 2 (3) (4) (1) (2) (3) 4 (1) (2) 3 (4) (1) 2 (3) (4) 1 (2) (3) (4) (1) (2) (3) (4) 1 2 3 4 Set Rates Fade A/B Fields 1 to 600 Fade to Silence Fields 1 to 600 Voice-over 1 Fields 1 to 600 Voice-over 2 Fields 1 to 600 Voice-overs Voice-over 1 Duck off, -99.5db – 28.0db Preset off, -99.5db – 28.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Overview Preset off, -99.5db – 28.0db Easyplay Store 1 Easyplay Load Easyplay Start Easyplay Stop Easyplay Unload Store 2 Easyplay Load Easyplay Start Easyplay Stop Easyplay Unload The optional Easysound digital audio mixer (ES-HD-8) when fitted within Imagestore HDTV adds voice-overs, jingles and other audio inserts over the programme soundtrack at transmission.
Front Panel Operations Imagestore HDTV User Manual Audio playout 8 channels Audio delay output 48 channels The following signals appear as outputs from the mixer. Program embedder 16 channels Preview embedder 16 channels AES outputs 16 channels Metering input 16 channels Audio delay output 48 channels The data shuffler will read out any input into any one of 512 time slots which will then be fed to a gain multiplier and then into an accumulator.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Overview The HDTV audio model consists of an AB Mixer plus 2 cascaded voiceovers. A Input A/B Mixer Voice Over 1 Voice Over 2 B Input The configuration of inputs and outputs is controlled via a mix file. For further information refer to Audio Mix Files on page 169. A CUT transition is an instant switch to the selected source. This is achieved between frames in the vertical interval so the active picture is allowed to finish before the new data is transmitted.
Front Panel Operations Imagestore HDTV User Manual A FADE transition is the gradual process of switching to the selected source with rates adjustable between 1 and 600 fields (10 seconds @ 30 frames / second) Symbols will appear on the top line of the VFD display indicating the status of the audio. A B S Audio source A cut up (to air) Audio source B cut up (to air) intermediate state, transition being processed. Fade to Silent Cut A/B Alternatively cuts in the A or B input source from the AB Mixer.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Overview Fade to B Fades in the B input source from the AB Mixer. The rate, in fields (1 to 600) is set by the Set Rates, Fade A/B, command. Toggle Silence Alternatively swaps between program output and silence. The rate, in fields (1 to 600) is set by the Set Rates, Fade to Silence, command. Fade to Silence Fades down the output to silent. The rate, in fields (1 to 600) is set by the Set Rates, Fade to Silence, command. Fade from Silence Fades up the output from silent.
Front Panel Operations Imagestore HDTV User Manual A-Input B-Input A/B Mix Voice-over Input Program Silence Test Tone Input Shuffles Embedded audio consists of 4 groups each containing 4 mono channels. Imagestore HDTV in IS2 Emulation mode only deals with group 1 for both the A and B inputs. Input Shuffles allow the mono input channels (1 – 4) to be moved around within an output group. In this way; pair swaps, mono to stereo copies, and other audio manipulations can be achieved.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Overview If you select A-Input then Channel 1 the VFD display will show the following: The number in brackets indicates that channel 1 input will be included in Output Channel 1. Use the arrow control keys (⊳ enter) to select the number of output channels the input is to be included in. This can range from none to all 4 output channels. Set Rates Use this menu to change the rate, in fields the desired operation should take.
Front Panel Operations Imagestore HDTV User Manual The diagram shows the voice over parameters and how Duck and Preset affect the actual audio levels.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Overview Easyplay Start Starts the Easyplay .wav file. Easyplay Stop Stops the Easyplay .wav file. Easyplay Unload Unloads the Easyplay file from the current store. Note! .oxe audio files can be created from the AudioBuilder program supplied on the MCS CD.
Front Panel Operations Imagestore HDTV User Manual GPI Output Select Operate, GPI Output. GPI Output Menu Tree Operate GPI Output GPI Out 1 On GPI Out 1 Off ………………………………… GPI Out 7 On GPI Out 7 Off General Purpose Interface Input (GPI) ports may be used to trigger the execution of a series of Imagestore HDTV internal pre-programmed commands (GPI macros). To set up a GPI macro please read the section of this document entitled “GPI Setup” on page 98.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Overview “GPI Out … On” is selected. To stop a GPI macro that is currently running press the enter key while the appropriate “GPI Out … Off” is selected.
Front Panel Operations Imagestore HDTV User Manual Miscellaneous Select Operate, Miscellaneous. Miscellaneous menu tree Operate Miscellaneous GPI Macro Delay Emergency To Air Emergency From Air EAS On EAS Off These miscellaneous commands are used for setting the GPI macros delay (in fields) and for and instigating the emergency to air facility in the event of background video failure. GPI Macro Delay Use the front panel control keys (⊳ ) to adjust the delay value, in fields.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Overview Emergency To Air In the event of a background video failure an emergency message can easily be sent to air using this command. The emergency image must be stored in the image library under filename V000.oxt. When Emergency To Air is selected, Key Layer 1 on the program output channel is faded down over 25 fields. Image V000.oxt is then loaded and faded up over a further 25 fields.
Front Panel Operations Imagestore HDTV User Manual Setup Audio Setup Select Setup, Audio Setup.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Overview Meters 11 and 12 Meters 13 and 14 Meters 15 and 16 Follow Video A/B Mix On or Off Fade- to-Black On of Off Easyplay Follow DSK Use Voiceover Select Mixfile Select file Delays Delay Bank 1 Delay Bank 2 Delay Bank 3 Delay Bank 4 The audio setup commands are used to display audio meters, set the metering profile according to the audio mix file parameters, determine whether audio follows video, whether the unit is set to IS2 Emulation mode and to set the audio delays of th
Front Panel Operations Imagestore HDTV User Manual Meters 1 and 2 Displays 2 metering channels on the VFD display. Follow Video Use this option to select whether audio follows video during a video A B mix or Fade to Black. A/B Mix Set On or Off. If set On the system will perform both a video and audio A B mix.. Fade-to-Black Set On or Off. If set On the system will fade to silence as the keyer is faded to black. Easyplay The following are IS2 legacy options: Follow DSK Set On or Off.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Overview These files are stored in /etc/mixes. To change the audio configuration custom mixfiles may be written and stored in /home/mixes. Use this option to select a mixfile from either directory. The current mixfile with its directory location will be displayed on the VFD. Use the arrow control keys (⊳ enter) to select and confirm a new file. Select Yes/No. Once selected the following message is displayed "New setting takes effect on restart".
Front Panel Operations Imagestore HDTV User Manual GPI Setup Select Setup, GPI Setup. GPI Setup menu tree Setup GPI Setup GPI Inputs GPI In 1 On GPI In 1 Off …………………………………….. GPI In 9 On GPI In 9 Off GPI Outputs GPI Out 1 On GPI Out 1 Off ……………………………………..
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Overview General Purpose Interface (GPI) ports may be used either to trigger the execution of a series of Imagestore HDTV internal pre-programmed commands (input) or to monitor the status of the Imagestore HDTV (output). 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.
Front Panel Operations Imagestore HDTV User Manual Create a GPI Macro To create a macro, display the relevant GPI then press the enter key. If the GPI is unused >empty< will be displayed on the front panel. Pressing the enter key again to gain access to the entire Imagestore HDTV Operate menu. Using the arrow keys ⊳ display the first command to be added to the macro and press enter to add it. The display is now returned to the listing of the macro, showing the added command.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Overview Mix A Input 1/A 2/B 3/Fill-1 4/Key-1 5/Fill-2 6/Key-2 Mix B Input 1/A 2/B 3/Fill-1 4/Key-1 5/Fill-2 6/Key-2 AB Mixer Cut AB Cut To A Cut To B Fade AB Fade To A Fade To B Transition Type X-Fade V-Fade Wipe L-To-R Wipe R-To-L Wipe T-To-B Wipe B-To-T Mix Rate Wipe Softness V-Fade Colour Set Cut Mode Any Field Field 1 (Def) Field 2 Set Fade Mode Any Field (Def) Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 101
Front Panel Operations Imagestore HDTV User Manual Field 1 Field 2 Dual 2D DVE Play Forward Play Backward Run Sequence DVE Mode Bypass None (Delay) A B over DSK 1 AB Mixer DSK 1 Keyer Operations Cut Keyer Up/Down Cut Keyer Up Cut Keyer Down Fade Keyer Up/Down Fade Keyer Up Fade Keyer Down Fade Rate Set Key Parameters Source Self Separate None Type Full Linear Sense Normal Invert Clip, Gain & Trans Cut To/From Black Cut From Black Cut To Black Fade To/From Black Fade From Black Page 102 Miranda Technolog
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Overview Fade To Black FTB Rate Input Operations Fill-1/Key-1 Fill-2/Key-2 Unload Input Store Operations Load Image Set Position Set Masking Disable Setup Save Image Unload Image Image Load Mode Clean Load Cut Load Start Strap Stop Strap Start Timer Stop Timer Reset Timer Play Animation Restart Animation Stop Animation Stop Anim Instant DSK 2 Keyer Operations Cut Keyer Up/Down Cut Keyer Up Cut Keyer Down Fade Keyer Up/Down Fade Keyer Up Fade Keyer Down Fade Rate Set Key Paramet
Front Panel Operations Imagestore HDTV User Manual Separate None Type Full Linear Sense Normal Invert Clip, Gain & Trans Cut To/From Black Cut From Black Cut To Black Fade To/From Black Fade From Black Fade To Black FTB Rate Input Operations Fill-1/Key-1 Fill-2/Key-2 Unload Input Store Operations Load Image Set Position Set Masking Disable Setup Save Image Unload Image Image Load Mode Clean Load Cut Load Start Strap Stop Strap Start Timer Stop Timer Reset Timer Play Animation Restart Animation Stop Animat
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Overview Stop Anim Instant Preview Select Presmaster Preview Program o/p 1/A 2/B 3/Fill-1 4/Key-1 5/Fill-2 6/Key-2 DSK 1 Fill o/p DSK 2 Fill o/p AB Mixer o/p DSK 1 o/p DSK 1 Key o/p DSK 2 Key o/p Audio Cut A/B Cut to A Cut to B Fade A/B Fade to A Fade to B Toggle Silence Fade to Silence Fade from Silence Toggle VO Voice-over 1 Voice-over 2 Fade Up VO Voice-over 1 Voice-over 2 Fade Down VO Voice-over 1 Voice-over 2 Select Preview A Input Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 105
Front Panel Operations Imagestore HDTV User Manual B Input A/B Mix Voice-over Input Program Silence Test Tone Input Shuffles A-Input Channel 1 (1) 2 3 4 1 (2) 3 4 1 2 (3) 4 1 2 3 (4) (1) (2) 3 4 (1) 2 (3) 4 (1) 2 3 (4) 1 (2) (3) 4 1 (2) 3 (4) 1 2 (3) (4) (1) (2) (3) 4 (1) (2) 3 (4) (1) 2 (3) (4) 1 (2) (3) (4) (1) (2) (3) (4) 1 2 3 4 Channel 2 (1) 2 3 4 1 (2) 3 4 1 2 (3) 4 1 2 3 (4) (1) (2) 3 4 (1) 2 (3) 4 (1) 2 3 (4) 1 (2) (3) 4 1 (2) 3 (4) 1 2 (3) (4) (1) (2) (3) 4 (1) (2) 3 (4) (1) 2 (3) (4) Page 106
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Front Panel Operations Imagestore HDTV User Manual Easyplay Start Easyplay Stop Easyplay Unload GPI Output GPI GPI GPI GPI GPI GPI GPI GPI GPI GPI GPI GPI GPI GPI Out Out Out Out Out Out Out Out Out Out Out Out Out Out 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 On Off On Off On Off On Off On Off On Off On Off Miscellaneous GPI Macro Delay Emergency To Air Emergency From Air EAS On EAS Off Edit a GPI Macro Select the GPI to edit then press enter. The macro will be displayed one command line at a time.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Overview Insert After Inserts a new command after the displayed line. Output from GPI 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.
Front Panel Operations DSK DSK DSK DSK DSK DSK DSK DSK DSK DSK DSK DSK DSK DSK DSK DSK DVE DVE DVE DVE DVE EAS EAS Imagestore HDTV User Manual 1 FTB Disabled 1 FTB Enabled 2 FTB Disabled 2 FTB Enabled 1 Fader Disabled 1 Fader Enabled 2 Fader Disabled 2 Fader Enabled 1 Timer Zero 1 Timer Non-Zero 2 Timer Zero 2 Timer Non-Zero 1 Image Busy 1 Image Ready 2 Image Busy 2 Image Ready Active Bypass None Running Stopped Running Stopped Clear a GPI output To clear a GPI output select the appropriate GPI and pres
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Overview Faders Set Up Select Setup, Fader-Setup.
Front Panel Operations Imagestore HDTV User Manual DSK 1 FTB DSK 2 FTB DSK 1 Fader DSK 2 Fader DSK 1 HPos DSK 1 VPos DSK 2 HPos DSK 2 VPos DSK 1 Clip DSK 1 Gain DSK 1 Trans DSK 2 Clip DSK 2 Gain DSK 2 Trans DSK 1 AnimPos DSK 2 AnimPos Audio AB Mix Audio Output FTS Level VO1 Pr1 Level VO1 Pr1 Pset VO1 Pr1 Duck VO1 Pr2 Level VO1 Pr2 Pset VO1 Pr2 Duck VO Input Level A Input Level B Input Level VO Input Trim A Input Trim B Input Trim Show Fader Inputs Video ADC 1 Video ADC 2 Video ADC 3 Video ADC 4 Video ADC
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Overview Video ADC 8 Configuration Up to 8 external faders (potentiometers) may be connected thought the rear panel GPI port of the Imagestore HDTV. These faders are used to manually control the rate at which the Imagestore HDTV will execute a command and will override settings made through the front panel. Analogue faders may be used to control fades and mixes.
Front Panel Operations Imagestore HDTV User Manual Enable Control Select 1 to enable the fader or 0 to disable it. Invert Control Select 1 to invert the mode of the fader or 0 to disable it Enable Pickup Select 1 to enable pickup or 0 to disable it. Control and Pickup are used to determine how the fader will operate if reenabled. If both are disabled and the fader adjusted, when Control is enabled the fader position is read resulting in a jump to that position.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Overview File Operations Select Setup, File Operations.
Front Panel Operations Imagestore HDTV User Manual Erase Mixfile Confirm? These options are used for basic library management. Load Image File Copies an image from the inserted media3 to the image library. Supported formats: Stills .oxt Animations/Easytext .oxa Erase Image Index through the images within the image library using the arrow control keys ⊳ . One selected press enter to delete. Load Audio File Copies an audio file from the inserted media (floppy rive) to the sound library.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Overview changed and is a series of automation commands that reflect the status of the keyers / mixers. Configuration Load Copies the configuration file (conf.xml) from the inserted media to the hard disk Diagnostic Save Copies the diagnostic files to the inserted media. Messages.old Log file from previous uptime Messages.new Log file from current uptime Load System Codes Copies new licence codes (syscodes.txt), which enable software options onto the Imagestore HDTV.
Front Panel Operations Imagestore HDTV User Manual System Information Select Setup, System Information. System Information menu tree Setup System Information Serial Number Operating system (Linux X.X.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Overview RS422 A Counters RS422 B Counters Internal Temp -12V Supply +1.8V Supply +3.3V Supply +5.0V Supply +2.5V Supply +12V Supply Time Zone Current Time dd/mm/yyyy hh:mm:ss Running Since dd/mm/yyyy hh:mm:ss These options are used to view the following: Serial Number Displays the unit’s serial number on the VFD display. This number is factory set and cannot be adjusted. Operating System Shows the version number of the installed Linux operating system.
Front Panel Operations Imagestore HDTV User Manual IP Address This menu displays the unit’s IP Address number. To modify the address refer to page 71. Network Mask This menu displays the unit’s Network Mask (sub-net mask) number. To modify the number refer to page 71. Gateway Address This menu displays the unit’s Gateway Address number. To modify the number refer to page 142. NTP Server This displays the IP Address of the NTP Server. If the NTP Server address is set to 255.255.255.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Overview Slot 1-6 Displays what type of PCB in installed in the system. If no PCB is fitted the slot number will display ‘Empty’. If a PCB is fitted its type, HD Input, HD Output or HD Store including the revision number will be shown.
Front Panel Operations Imagestore HDTV User Manual -12V Supply Displays the voltage of the –12V supply rail. The -12V is not used however. +1.8V Supply Displays the voltage of the +1.8V supply rail. +3.3V Supply Displays the voltage of the +3.3V supply rail. +5.0V Supply Displays the voltage of the +5.0V supply rail. +2.5V Supply Displays the voltage of the 2.5V supply rail. +12V Supply Displays the voltage of the +12V supply rail.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Overview View Licences Select Setup, View Licences. This command will display on the front panel VFD all installed licenses. Use the arrow control keys ⊳ to iterate through the list. Set Time of Day Select Setup, Set Time of Day. Use this command to set the RTC (real time clock) in the Imagestore HDTV.
Front Panel Operations Imagestore HDTV User Manual Set Time-of-Day menu tree Setup Set Time-of-Day Year Month Day Hour Min Sec Year Sets the year between 2000 - 2100 Month Sets the month between 1 - 12 Day Sets the day between 1 - 31 Hour Sets the hour between 0 - 23 Min Sets the minutes between 0 - 59 Sec Sets the seconds between 0 - 59 Page 128 Miranda Technologies Ltd
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Overview Self Tests Select Setup, Self Tests. Use this menu to display an internally generated EAS test message.
Front Panel Operations Imagestore HDTV User Manual Animation Fill Imagestore HDTV has a self-test programme to verify the correct installation of store memory modules. The Animation Fill self test will generate an animation sequence to fill the store memory module of the given layer.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Overview DSK 2 As DSK 1 EAS Severity 1 Red scrolling banner displaying ‘A Primary Entry Point System has issued an Emergency Action Notification for the United States beginning at 1:27 pm and ending at 2:27 pm (IMST)’ Severity 2 Amber scrolling banner displaying ‘The Civil Authorities have issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for San Francisco, CA beginning at 1:31 pm and ending at 2:31 pm (IMST)’ Severity 3 Green scrolling banner displaying ‘A Broadcast station or cable system h
Front Panel Operations Imagestore HDTV User Manual Logging Select Setup, Logging. Use this menu to set the logging level used for the messages log file. Logging menu tree Setup Logging Errors Only Media/Keying Verbose Errors Only This logging level reports errors, including automation commands that were invalid when received. No valid automation commands get logged in this mode. Media/Keying In addition to errors, this logging level records all valid media and keying activity.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Overview System Setup Select Setup, System Setup. Use this menu tree to adjust the following: System Setup menu tree Setup System Setup Set Standard 1920x1080/59.94 1920x1080/50 1280x720/59.
Front Panel Operations Imagestore HDTV User Manual Automation Presmaster Easysound Intuition ENDEC Model 1822 TFT EAS 911T RS422 A Baud Rate 9600 19200 38400 57600 115200 Protocol Automation Presmaster Easysound Intuition ENDEC Model 1822 TFT EAS 911T RS422 B Baud Rate 9600 19200 38400 57600 115200 Protocol Automation Presmaster Easysound Intuition ENDEC Model 1822 TFT EAS 911T Timecode Options Timecode Source LTC VITC Page 134 Miranda Technologies Ltd
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Overview Timecode Status Intuition Setup Def Keyer Assign None DSK 1 DSK 2 Keyer Release Mode Disabled Enabled Keyer Status Keyer Status Fill & Key Input Fill/Key Hostname IP Address Network Mask Gateway Address NTP Server Time Zone Console Blanking Restart-System Confirm? Factory Reset Confirm? Safe Shutdown Set Standard Use this option to select the appropriate video standard.
Front Panel Operations Imagestore HDTV User Manual Select Reference Use this option to select the appropriate reference input source. PGM wrt (with respect to) HD/REF1 This is the recommended method of referencing Imagestore HDTV. The REF1 input, the upper of the 2 REF BNCs, is for a high definition tri-level sync and is terminated to 75Ω. PGM wrt SD/REF2 The REF2 input is for a standard definition black and burst analog sync. The input, the lower of the 2 REF BNCs, is terminated to 75Ω.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Overview Clean switching between the inputs is made possible by buffering the inputs in line FIFOs to co-time them before processing. The reference timing will adjust the active depth of the FIFOs to allow for wider timing differences between the input signals. The shortest video processing delay from any input through the Imagestore HDTV to the PGM output is approximately 1us and occurs when the input line FIFO depth is at its minimum.
Front Panel Operations Imagestore HDTV User Manual Timing delay through the Imagestore HDTV Refer to the Dual 2D DVE section if the DVE is installed. The delay through the unit can be up to 1 HD line. This consists of the input line FIFO depth plus a video processing delay of around 1us. The exact data delay depends on the adjustment of the reference timing. Each HD-SDI input has a one line input FIFO.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Overview Automation In all other cases where the Imagestore HDTV is being controlled by automation or a Presmaster system set the port to Automation. Timecode Options When physically connected, the LTC or VITC timecode source is used to adjust the internal clock once per minute. When a timecode source is not connected, the internal clock will be free running. The internal clock is also available as an Easytext data source.
Front Panel Operations Imagestore HDTV User Manual DSK1 Automatic Keyer Management enabled on DSK1 (Midground keyer). DSK2 Automatic Keyer Management enabled on DSK2 (Foreground keyer). Keyer Release Mode This option defines how the keyer is released from Intuition control. Disabled Disabled mode leaves the Imagestore keyer cut up when all Intuition keys are cut down. Enabled Enabled mode turns off the Imagestore keyer if all Intuition keys are cut down.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Overview around each character in turn indicating that each character can be adjusted as required. Use the arrow control keys ⊳ to increase or decrease the value of the first character. Pressing the enter key will accept the new value and index to the second character. Repeat the process until the all characters have been modified. Pressing the enter key to accept the change will then display the message ‘New setting takes effect on restart’. Restart the Imagestore HDTV.
Front Panel Operations Imagestore HDTV User Manual Network Mask This option displays the unit’s Network Mask (sub-net mask) number and enables the user to modify it. The Network Mask number will be shown on the VFD display with a plus (+) and minus (-) symbol at either end indicating that the value can be adjusted between (0 and 255). The number is in four blocks separated by full stops i.e. - >255<255.0.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Overview The factory default option is disabled and should only modified in consultation with your IT department. To adjust the number, refer to the IP Address section (see above). Pressing the enter key to accept the change will then display the message ‘Updating EEPROM’ shortly followed by ‘Please Restart For New Network Mask’. Restart the Imagestore HDTV.
Front Panel Operations Imagestore HDTV User Manual Factory Reset Restarts the systems returning the unit to factory default settings. Press enter to confirm. Note: All custom set parameters will be removed. Safe Shutdown This feature halts the operating system in a controlled manner by saving files to disk before shutting down.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Remote Control Panel Operation Oxtel RCPRCP-HD Operations Introduction This section provides a basic introduction to the Imagestore HDTV Remote Control Panel (Oxtel RCP-HD) and describes the features and facilities provided by the unit. Only connect the remote control panel to the Oxtel RCP port found amongst the PCI connections on the rear panel, refer to page 149. The RCP unit MUST be connected to the Imagestore HDTV before it is powered.
Remote Control Panel Operation Imagestore HDTV User Manual Controls The Oxtel RCP-HD comprises a backlit LCD display, dedicated push-button (switches with legends), and potentiometers. It also includes four option buttons (soft keys) used to control the main level and sub level LCD menus.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Remote Control Panel Operation Input Router Select 1-6 Keys The six keys to the right of the Esc key are the router control keys and are used to determine the input channels for the AB Mixer. Alphanumeric Keypad The alphanumeric keypad comprises keys 0 to 9YZ_ and the Enter key. These keys are not normally illuminated and become illuminated only when a procedure is selected that requires their use. Setup Menu Feature not yet available.
Remote Control Panel Operation Imagestore HDTV User Manual Video Menu The Video Menu key provides access for setting the Mixer and DSK parameters via the LCD. Mixer Transition type Press the Mixer soft key. Press the Trans soft key. Select the appropriate transition type, X Fade or V fade. The select option will appear on screen. Press the OK soft key to accept the changes.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Remote Control Panel Operation Rate Press the Mixer soft key. Press the Rate soft key. Adjust the rates using the rotary pots above each heading. Press the OK soft key to accept the changes.
Remote Control Panel Operation Imagestore HDTV User Manual DSK# Input source Press the relevant DSK soft key Press the Input soft key Select the appropriate input source: Fill 1 Key 1 = (Inputs 3 and 4) Fill 2 Key 2 = (Inputs 5 and 6) Empty = Input from store The selected source will now be shown on screen. Press the Ecs key to go back up the menu tree.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Remote Control Panel Operation Load file Press the relevant DSK soft key Press the File soft key To load an image, press the Load soft key. Use the arrow control soft keys < > to locate the file in the image library. Once displayed press the OK soft key to load it. The LCD display will return to the File screen showing the new file name.
Remote Control Panel Operation Imagestore HDTV User Manual Position file Press the relevant DSK soft key Press the File soft key To position an image, press the Pos. soft key. To adjust the images on-screen position, use the rotary pots above each heading. Press the OK soft key to accept the changes.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Remote Control Panel Operation Horizontal Crop Press the relevant DSK soft key Press the File soft key To position an image, press the Pos. soft key. Press the HCrop soft key Adjust the images horizontal crop values by using the rotary pots above each heading. Press the OK soft key to accept the changes.
Remote Control Panel Operation Imagestore HDTV User Manual Vertical Crop Press the relevant DSK soft key Press the File soft key To position an image, press the Pos. soft key. Press the VCrop soft key Adjust the images vertical crop values by using the rotary pots above each heading. Press the OK soft key to accept the changes.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Remote Control Panel Operation Save file Press the relevant DSK soft key Press the File soft key To save a modified image press the Save soft key. Press OK soft key to replace the file in the image library.
Remote Control Panel Operation Imagestore HDTV User Manual Clip Gain & Transparency Press the relevant DSK soft key Press the Edit soft key To adjust the Clip, Gain and Transparency press the CGT soft key. Adjust the values using the rotary pots above each heading. Press the OK soft key to accept the changes.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Remote Control Panel Operation Keying Modes Press the relevant DSK soft key Press the Edit soft key To adjust the key modes press the Mode soft key. Adjust the keying modes by pressing the appropriate soft key. By pressing the Srce.
Remote Control Panel Operation Imagestore HDTV User Manual Fade to Black rate Press the FTB soft key Adjust the FTB rates by using the rotary pots above each heading.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Remote Control Panel Operation Audio Menu The Audio Menu key provides access for setting the Mixer, Inputs and Voiceover parameters via the LCD. Transitions A/B Mix Press the Trans soft key. Press the A/B soft key. Select the AVF soft key to toggle whether audio follows video. Press the Cut or Fade soft key to perform an audio A/B mix. The fade rate is shown on the LCD and controlled via the central rotary pot. Press the OK soft key to accept the changes.
Remote Control Panel Operation Imagestore HDTV User Manual Fade to Silence Press the Trans soft key. Press the FTS soft key. Select the AVF soft key to toggle whether audio follows video. Press the Cut or Fade soft key to perform a Fade to Silence. The fade rate is shown on the LCD and controlled via the central rotary pot. Press the OK soft key to accept the changes.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Remote Control Panel Operation Voice Overs Press the Trans soft key. Press either VO1 or VO2 soft key. Select the AVF soft key to toggle whether audio follows video. Press the Cut or Fade soft key to activate the voice over. The fade rate is shown on the LCD and controlled via the right hand rotary pot. The Duck and Preset levels are also displayed on screen and controlled via the rotary pots above each heading. Press the OK soft key to accept the changes.
Remote Control Panel Operation Imagestore HDTV User Manual Inputs A, B, VO1, VO2 Press the Input soft key. Press the appropriate A B VO1 or VO2 soft key. To Mute the input press the Mute soft key. Muted is then displayed on the LCD. To Invert the input press the Phase soft key. Inverted is then displayed on the LCD The input level (volume) is shown on the LCD and controlled via the right hand rotary pot. Press the OK soft key to accept the changes.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Remote Control Panel Operation Outputs Program Press the O/put soft key. The Program output level (volume) is shown on the LCD and controlled via the left hand rotary pot. To index through the named signal preview points press the Prev+ and Prev- soft keys Press the OK soft key to accept the changes.
Remote Control Panel Operation Imagestore HDTV User Manual Transitions The buttons grouped under the Transitions banner control the AB Mixer, Key layers 0 (DSK1) and 1 (DSK2) and transition rates. Those along the bottom of the panel marked Rate to Take mirror the signal path through Imagestore HDTV. Once a rate has been set use the Mixer button to set the background video source then use DSK1 and DSK2 to insert stills, animations or live inputs.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Remote Control Panel Operation Mixer The AB Mixer is an integral 2 input video switcher, which provides the background video source to the program keyers, DSK1 and DSK2. The mixer can be configured for cut, trans (variable fade transitions) or none (no option illuminated). Pressing the Mixer button will toggle through the options. Selecting the source The Input router select buttons numbered Input 1-6 control the source into the AB Mixer.
Remote Control Panel Operation Imagestore HDTV User Manual DSK 1 DSK1 is the first keying layer (midground). Use this button to control how the loaded image is inserted over the background video. DSK1 can be configured for cut, trans (variable fade transitions) or none (no option illuminated). Pressing the DSK 1 button will toggle the options. To load an image into the keyer use the Video Menu button as described previously.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Remote Control Panel Operation Take Pressing the Take button will activate all armed DSK’s and the Mixer, sending the transition to air. Black and Silence Pressing the Black and Silence button will send the total output of Key Layer 0 and 1 to black.
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Imagestore HDTV User Manual Audio Mix Files Audio Mix Files Introduction This section explains the mix file structure used to create the audio mix files for Imagestore HDTV. Please see the Standard Mixfiles section on page 221 for the extended information and in-depth functionality of the standard mixfiles. The conceptual mixer arrangement used in Imagestore HDTV is based on the Imagestore 2 Easysound audio model. This is an A/B mixer followed by a number of cascaded voice-overs.
Audio Mix Files Imagestore 2 Voice-over 1, Pair 1 Voice-over 1, Pair 2 Imagestore HDTV User Manual Imagestore HDTV Voice-over 1 Voice-over 2 The audio board in Imagestore HDTV contains a 512 x 512 cross-point multiplier switcher where all inputs and outputs are configurable and where cross-point are controlled by the GainType field of the AddToMix command.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Audio Mix Files Sources Sources are any input signals that may be added to a mix. For example the right-hand channel of the first pair of audio group three, de-embedded from the SDI A input, this signal has the name A_G3_P1_R. All inputs are considered equal and are available at all times. A complete list of input sources can be found on page 180. Note: If the embedded audio option has not been purchased, the deembedder sources will be silent.
Audio Mix Files Imagestore HDTV User Manual ZERO_XP The ZERO_XP gain type will pass the input signal with –∞ dB gain. UNITY_XP The UNITY_XP gain type will pass the input signal with no gain change. A_DATA_XP/B_DATA_XP The DATA_XP gain type result in zero or unity gains. The changeover occurs instantaneously at a pre-defined point during A/B transitions. Only one A_DATA_XP and B_DATA_XP should be used in any particular mix.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Audio Mix Files A_UNITY_XP/B_UNITY_XP The A_UNITY_XP gain type will pass the input signal with no gain change. It follows any source changes applied to the A and B audio paths to provide accurate input previewing and is insensitive to A B transitions. Mute and Trim gains will be reflected. VO1_UNITY_XP/VO3_UNITY_XP The VO1_UNITY_XP and VO3_UNITY_XP gain types will pass the input signals for voiceovers 1 and 2 with no gain change.
Audio Mix Files Imagestore HDTV User Manual the left-hand channel of AES output pair 5 (AES_O_P5_L) or one of the 16 metering points. A full list of output destinations can be found on page 181. Mix File Commands The mix file is constructed from a series of commands, which are used to create mixes. The order of the commands is important. Commands can be separated from their arguments by one or more spaces or tabs. Comments can be included in the mix file on a line starting with a ‘#’ character.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Audio Mix Files OutputMix OutputMix Maps the AddToMix inputs of the current mix to the specified output (destination). This command must be used after the last AddToMix commands for the current mix and before EndMix. EndMix Ends the current mix. This command can only be used after StartMix. Simple mix structure This example show the mix structure needed to create a stereo data path.
Audio Mix Files Imagestore HDTV User Manual configurations. Four Input Bunches are available and these correspond to the four mono input channels that were available on Imagestore 2. When a command is sent that was intended to target a certain input channel, it will be interpreted as a command to target the corresponding Input Bunch and all audio channels in the Input Bunch will be similarly controlled.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Audio Mix Files Enhanced Mix File Commands Whilst the basic set of mixfile commands is sufficient to configure the Imagestore HDTV, there are some extensions to these commands that provide advanced functionality. Input Bunch Profiles AddToMix AddToMix sources assigned in the mixfile and are usually fixed, however, there may be a need to change sources during operation. Typically, this rerouting is known as ‘input shuffles’.
Audio Mix Files Imagestore HDTV User Manual InputProfile field is a way of externally controlling the contents of the mix. The following example shows a mix. If the InputProfile of GainType A_XP bunch 0 is externally set to 0 then the AddToMix source A_G1_P1_L will be added to the OutputMix source AES_O_P1_L, however, if the value of GainType A_XP bunch 0 is externally set to 4 then AddToMix source A_G1_P1_R will be included in the mix.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Note Audio Mix Files if the MixDown field is present, the InputProfile field should also be present. Where an InputProfile is not specified a value of 0 is used. Example: AddToMix B_G1_P1_R B_XP 0/2 This command line specifies that when the input source is included in the mix it will be attenuated by 50% before being added.
Audio Mix Files Imagestore HDTV User Manual Input Source names (AddToMix) Slot No.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 256 to 319 320 AES_I_P5_L AES_I_P5_R AES_I_P6_L AES_I_P6_R AES_I_P7_L AES_I_P7_R AES_I_P8_L AES_I_P8_R PLAY_1 PLAY_2 PLAY_3 PLAY_4 PLAY_5 PLAY_6 PLAY_7 PLAY_8 DELAY1_I_1 to DELAY4_I_64 TEST_TONE Audio Mix Files 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 Left Right Left Right Left Right Left Right 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 to 64 Easyplay playout Input from delay 1 kHz, 0 dBFS test tone Output Source names (OutputMix) Slot No.
Audio Mix Files 64 PVW_G1_P1_L 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 192 196 200 204 208 212 216 220 224 228 232 236 PVW_G1_P1_R PVW_G1_P2_L PVW_G1_P2_R PVW_G2_P1_L PVW_G2_P1_R PVW_G2_P2_L PVW_G2_P2_R PVW_G3_P1_L PVW_G3_P1_R PVW_G3_P2_L PVW_G3_P2_R PVW_G4_P1_L PVW_G4_P1_R PVW_G4_P2_L PVW_G4_P2_R AES_O_P1_L AES_O_P1_R AES_O_P2_L AES_O_P2_R AES_O_P3_L AES_O_P3_R AES_O_P4_L AES_O_P4_R AES_O_P5_L AES_O_P5_R AES_O_P6_L AES_O_P6_R AES_O_P7
Imagestore HDTV User Manual 240 244 248 252 256 to 319 METER_13 METER_14 METER_15 METER_16 DELAY1_O_1 to DELAY4_O_64 Audio Mix Files Output to delay 13 14 15 16 1 to 64 Mixfile mapping The standard IS2 mixfiles (IS23.mix and IS23eply.
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Imagestore HDTV User Manual Emergency Alert System Emergency Alert System Imagestore HDTV supports the Emergency Alert System providing the relevant EAS-HD-001 licence is installed. Imagestore HDTV monitors its RS232 port for a serial string received from an EAS receiver. When a message is received its priority is established and the text is written and stored into one of the following default Easytext crawl templates: Priority 1 Priority 2 Priority 3 No priority Note: EASHigh.oxa EASMed.oxa EASLow.
Emergency Alert System Imagestore HDTV User Manual Baud Rates Baud rates are automatically set when the appropriate EAS unit is selected. Load EAS (EAS On) Setting EAS On will load the EAS message into memory. It will cut down the DSK1 keyer if active and load the EAS template (as specified by the priority of the stored message) and bring the crawl to air. (The render time of the text will depend on the length of the string.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Intuition Imagestore Intuition We recommend controlling an Imagestore Intuition directly from automation as it uses the same Oxtel Series Automation protocol interface. However, if an additional automation port is not available then the Imagestore can be placed in a mode where it can forward commands to the Intuition, as shown below. Imagestore Intuition can simultaneously transmit templates or animation files loaded through numerous virtual keying layers.
Intuition Imagestore HDTV User Manual Imagestore HDTV has only two keying layers. The Intuition has up to 16 (virtual) keying layers. How do we address both units via the Imagestore control port? The Imagestore keying layer parameter in the command protocol is represented by a single character, this is currently set to 0 (DSK1, midground) or 1 (DSK2, foreground) to address the keying layer in the Imagestore HDTV. The character range has been extended from 0x0 to 0xF to address the keying layers above 1.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual 0xD 0xE 0xF Intuition 0xB 0xC 0xD Using this method of load and control commands we can now address up to 16 keying layers, 2 in Imagestore and 14 in Intuition. Imagestore Intuition Control The Imagestore HDTV has to be configured to operate with an Intuition. From the front panel select: Setup > System Setup > Serial Comms Setup > RS232 or RS422 > Protocol > Intuition. The control port is used to forward selected commands to the Intuition (@19.2k).
Intuition Imagestore HDTV User Manual ID: A ID: C ID: D ID: E ID: F Erase Store Set key source Set key linear or full Set key normal or invert Set clip grain transparency Keyer Keyer Keyer Keyer Keyer Control The commands are sent in a ‘fire and forget’ mode to the Intuition. Responses are ignored, thus no processing has to be done via the Imagestore. The purpose of this is so the Imagestore does not have to act like a fully functional automation system while performing its on-air functions.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Intuition 2) Perform Load Live on one of the Imagestore Keying layers. This allows the Intuition output to be fed in to the keying layer. 3) Cut up the Imagestore keying layer assigned to load live so the Intuition output is visible. 4) Cut up one of the Intuition layers. Intuition layer now visible 5) Cut down one of the Intuition layers 6) Cut down the Imagestore layer assigned to load live. 7) Turn off load live.
Intuition Imagestore HDTV User Manual composited stream. As additional Intuition layers are cut up the Imagestore will continue to display the composited stream. None No Automatic Keyer Management set. Imagestore will ignore the Intuition output. DSK1 Automatic Keyer Management enabled on DSK1 (Midground keyer). DSK2 Automatic Keyer Management enabled on DSK2 (Foreground keyer). Keyer Release Mode This option defines how the keyer is released from Intuition control.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Intuition Keyer Management example Example of what automation has to send to cut up two of layers on the Intuition. Default Keyer Assign= DSK1 (midground) Keyer Release = Enabled. 1) Cut up one of the Intuition layers.
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Imagestore HDTV User Manual Installation Installation This section of the User Manual provides a step by step description of the setting up procedures required for integration of Imagestore HDTV into a broadcast system. Ventilation Imagestore HDTV is ventilated through its side panels and it is essential that these holes remain clear of any obstruction.
Installation Imagestore HDTV User Manual system it is recommended to leave approx. 300mm of slack in the cables to draw the unit out of the rack enough to expose the front lid.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Installation HDTV Rear Panel Connections PCI Connectors RS422(A/B) Pin No. Signal Name RS422 1 Ground 2 TX- 3 RX+ 4 Ground 5 Ground 6 Ground 7 TX+ 8 RX- 9 Ground Connector type: 9 pin female D type.
Installation Imagestore HDTV User Manual Oxtel RCP Pin No. Signal Name 1 Ground 2 RX- 3 TX+ 4 Ground 5 Ground 6 Ground 7 RX+ 8 TX- 9 +12V Connector type: 9 pin female D type. RS232 Pin No. Signal Name RS232 1 DCD 2 RX 3 TX 4 DTR 5 Ground 6 DSR 7 RTS 8 CTS 9 RI Connector type: 9 pin male D type.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Installation GPI Pin No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Signal Name LTC_IN Ground (Static) ANA_IN7 ANA_IN5 ANA_IN3 ANA_IN1 +5V +12V GPI8 GPI6 GPI4 GPI2 Ground LTC_IN + Ground ANA_IN6 ANA_IN4 ANA_IN2 ANA_IN0 REF_RET GPI9 GPI7 GPI5 GPI3 GPI1 Connector type: 25 pin female D type Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 199
Installation Imagestore HDTV User Manual VGA and KBD Connections The VGA and KBD connections are solely for use by the Miranda Technologies Ltd development team and no user functions can be accessed via these ports. VGA Pin No.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Installation KBD Pin No. Keyboard 1 KBDATA PS/2 Mouse MSDATA 2 MSDATA MSDATA 3 GND GND 4 IOVSB IOVSB 5 KBCLK MSCLK 6 MSCLK MSCLK Connector type: 6 pin PS2. LAN 2 Use LAN 2 (not LAN 1) as the Ethernet connection to the Imagestore HDTV Pin No. Signal Name RJ45 1 TX+ 2 TX- 3 RX+ 4 NC 5 NC 6 RX- 7 NC 8 NC Connector type: RJ45. The LAN2 connector has 2 integral LED indicators.
Installation Imagestore HDTV User Manual REF 1 / 2 REF 1 HD Tri-level sync, REF 2 SD analog sync, LTC or VITC. Connector type: 75Ω BNC. Connection of LTC or VITC Where linear timecode is provided for Imagestore HDTV it should conform to ANSI/SMPTE standard 12M-1995. The input level should be between one and two volts peak-to-peak. Mains Input Imagestore HDTV can have up to 2 130W PSU’s fitted, each fed from its own IEC connector. The PSU’s are auto-ranging from 90-132V and 180-264V AC.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Installation HD-SDI source inputs The minimum configuration for an Imagestore HDTV is a single input card and an output card. Each input / output is via a 75Ω BNC connector. The + sign represents a copy input or output, therefore PGM + is a copy program output. Extra cards can be added to the system to give a maximum number of 6 inputs (2 per card). Each card is supplied with a series of labels to enable it to individually identified.
Installation Imagestore HDTV User Manual Video Relay Bypass The mechanical video relay bypass option (VRB-HD-001) may be fitted which routes the main HD-SDI input source through the system in the event of a power failure. BNC no. Signal Name IN HD-SDI Input >A To A input >PGM From PGM output OUT HD-SDI Output The board should be placed in the spare slot next to the output card as it derives its power from this card.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Installation Connection of General Purpose Interfaces (GPI’s) General Purpose Interface ports may be used either to trigger the execution of a series of internal pre-programmed commands (input) or to monitor the status of the Imagestore HDTV (output). The process of assigning command macros to an individual GPI port is described in the Front Panel commands section of this section.
Installation Imagestore HDTV User Manual Audio connections AES IN (1:8) The AES input port is used to connect the eight digital AES/EBU audio input channels identified as AES_IN_1 to AES_IN_8. Each input source should be connected to the Imagestore HDTV over two wires using balanced (differential) signals and a grounded shield. Signal and associated pin-out connections are given in the table on page 206.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Installation AES OUT (1:8) The AES output port provides access to eight digital, AES audio output channels, identified as AES_OUT_1 to AES_OUT_8. Each self-clocking output is available from the Imagestore HDTV 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 table on page 207.
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Imagestore HDTV User Manual Installation Audio AES IN Pin No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Signal Name AES_IN_8+ Ground AES_IN_7AES_IN_6+ Ground AES_IN_5AES_IN_4+ Ground AES_IN_3AES_IN_2+ Ground AES_IN_1Ground AES_IN_8AES_IN_7+ Ground AES_IN_6AES_IN_5+ Ground AES_IN_4AES_IN_3+ Ground AES_IN_2AES_IN_1+ Ground Connector type: 25 pin female D type Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 209
Installation Imagestore HDTV User Manual Audio AES OUT Pin No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Signal Name AES_OUT_8+ Ground AES_OUT_7AES_OUT_6+ Ground AES_OUT_5AES_OUT_4+ Ground AES_OUT_3AES_OUT_2+ Ground AES_OUT_1Ground AES_OUT_8AES_OUT_7+ Ground AES_OUT_6AES_OUT_5+ Ground AES_OUT_4AES_OUT_3+ Ground AES_OUT_2AES_OUT_1+ Ground Connector type: 25 pin male D type Page 210 Miranda Technologies Ltd
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Installation Imagestore HDTV User Manual The previous diagram shows the positions of the optional video and audio input boards and the video relay bypass board. To add or replace a plug in circuit board first switch the unit off by removing both IEC mains leads and remove any cabling necessary for access. To remove a blanking panel undo the 2 off M3 retaining screw positioned top and bottom.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Support Support Product Support Miranda Technologies’ support desk exists to provide timely help and advice to users and telephone support is available for the entire life of the product. The support desk may be contacted at any of the following locations. Americas Telephone (9:00am - 9:00pm EST) +1-800-224-7882 techsupp@miranda.com Asia Telephone (9:30am - 5:30pm JST) +81-3-5730-2987 asiatech@miranda.
Support Imagestore HDTV User Manual Warranty and Non-Warranty Repairs Miranda Technologies Ltd provides all products that are sold new with a twoyear, 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.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Support 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.
Support Imagestore HDTV User Manual 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.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Imagestore Specifications Imagestore Specifications HD-SDI Inputs and Outputs The Imagestore HDTV inputs accept serial HD-SDI video streams conforming to the following standards: ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ 1920 x 1080i/59.94 Hz 1920 x 1080i/50 Hz 1280 x 720/59.94 Hz 1280 x 720/50 Hz SMPTE 274M 1998 SMPTE 274M 1998 SMPTE 296M 2001 SMPTE 296M 2001 through screened 75Ω BNC connectors. There is a Return Loss of < -15dB, over the range 5MHz to 1500MHz.
Imagestore Specifications Imagestore HDTV User Manual Interface Type Description RS422/RS232 Automation serial control interfaces. Ethernet Image Loading and Transfer (optional). Panel Serial Interface for Remote Control Panel. GPI's Nine GPI's with input and output macro editor. Faders Seven analogue fader inputs. Mechanical The unit is contained within a 2RU chassis with the following mechanical specification. Height: 88mm (3.46") Width: 482mm (19") with mounting ears, 442mm (17.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Glossary Glossary ADC AES BGnd CGT DAC DSK EAS EBU En/Dis FDD FG FIFO FTB GPI HD-SDI HDTV Hz JPEG LTC Mb/s MG MHz mV NTSC PAL PCB Analogue to Digital Converter Audio Engineering Society Background Clip, Gain and Transparency Digital to Analogue Converter Down Stream Keyer Emergency Alert System European Broadcasting Union Enable or Disable Floppy Disk Drive Foreground First-In-First-Out (a data buffer) Fade to Black General Purpose Interface High Definition Serial Digital Int
Glossary PGM PIN PLL PST PVW RCP RS422/232 SDI SMPTE TARGA VFD VITC Page 220 Imagestore HDTV User Manual Programme Personal Identification Number Phase Locked Loop Preset Preview Remote Control Panel Types of serial data communication standards Serial Digital Interface Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers Image-file format developed by Truevision Inc.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Standard Mixfiles Standard Mixfiles Introduction A set of mixfiles are now provided as standard with the Imagestore software and are stored in /etc/mixes. Customised mixfiles may also be added to the Imagestore via the front panel, and these are stored in /home/mixes. The preferred mixfile can be selected via the front panel (see page 96) and this will configure the audio engine the next time the Imagestore is restarted.
Standard Mixfiles Imagestore HDTV User Manual Dual AES voice overs Embedded output 16chn_AB_eply.mix 16 channel embedded AB mixing Single AES voice over + Easyplay Embedded output 5.1_dualVO.mix 5.1 surround embedded AB mixing Dual AES voice overs Embedded output 5.1_VO_eply.mix 5.1 surround embedded AB mixing Single AES voice over + Easyplay Embedded output 5.1_AES_dualVO.mix 5.1 surround AES AB mixing Dual AES voice overs AES output 5.1_AES_VO_eply.mix 5.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Standard Mixfiles AES output 7.1_IntuitionVO.mix 7.1 surround embedded AB mixing 8 channel AES voice over (Intuition+) Embedded output test_eply.mix Play currently selected Easyplay file on all embedded and AES channels testtone_all.mix Play in-built test tone on all embedded and AES channels is23.mix is23eply.mix 16chn_emb_pass.mix 16chn_AES_pass.mix 16chn_AB.mix 16chn_AB_eply.mix 5.1_dualVO.mix 5.1_VO_eply.mix 5.1_AES_dualVO.
Standard Mixfiles Imagestore HDTV User Manual 5.1_AES_VO_eply.mix 5.1_IntuitionVO.mix 7.1_dualVO.mix 7.1_VO_eply.mix 7.1_AES_eply.mix AES 1–3 A Video A Video A Video AES 1–4 6 6 8 8 8 AES 4–6 B Video B Video B Video AES 5–8 6 6 8 8 8 16chn_emb_pass.mix 16chn_AES_pass.mix 16chn_AB.mix 16chn_AB_eply.mix 0 0 2 1 No No No Yes 5.1_dualVO.mix 5.1_VO_eply.mix 2 1 No Yes 5.1_AES_dualVO.mix 5.1_AES_VO_eply.mix 2 1 No Yes 5.1_IntuitionVO.mix 7.1_dualVO.mix 7.1_VO_eply.mix 1 2 1 No No Yes 7.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Standard Mixfiles is23.mix is23eply.mix 16chn_emb_pass.mix 16chn_AES_pass.mix 16chn_AB.mix 16chn_AB_eply.mix 5.1_dualVO.mix 5.1_VO_eply.mix 5.1_AES_dualVO.mix 5.1_AES_VO_eply.mix 5.1_IntuitionVO.mix 7.1_dualVO.mix 7.1_VO_eply.mix 7.1_AES_eply.
Standard Mixfiles Imagestore HDTV User Manual IS2/3 Emulation Mixfiles is23.mix & is23eply.mix For the IS2/3 emulation mixfiles, a ‘group’ refers to a collection of four mono inputs. Mixing occurs between the group currently selected for Program (PGM) and the group selected for Preset (PST). Further still, selectable cross-points for each channel allow mapping of both groups for the mix.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Standard Mixfiles Pass-through Mixfiles These mixfiles are intended for use in situations where all audio is being processed externally to the Imagestore. All 16 channels of audio within the SDI stream are routed via the delay banks so that audio is synchronised with video if the Imagestore is providing DVE effects. A separate delay bank is used for each audio group. 16chn_pass.mix This mixfile is designed for 16 channel embedded pass-through.
Standard Mixfiles Imagestore HDTV User Manual • PGM input preview All of these modes output audio to the preview output and meters 1-16. No gain modification, mutes, shuffles or any form of audio stream manipulation is possible before audio is re-embedded to the output – (other than the delay adjustment to synchronise with video DVE). 16chn_AB.mix This mixfile is designed for 16 channel embedded AB mixing, with dual AES (8 channel) voice overs and embedded output.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Standard Mixfiles 5.1 Channel Mixfiles Introduction A set of related mixfiles are now provided to cater for 5.1 surround mixing within the Imagestore audio engine. There are variations for AES and embedded mixing, with Easyplay and/or external AES voice-over insertion. All of the 5.
Standard Mixfiles Imagestore HDTV User Manual voice-over control via VO2. Dual voice-over versions offer independently controllable voice-overs on both VO1 and VO2. In addition to the PresMaster control, the shuffles required to manipulate each of the voice-over effects can be triggered from sources such as automation and GPI macros. The Easyplay versions of the mixfiles allow six Easyplay channels to be inserted onto the output of the AB mixer via voice-over 1.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Standard Mixfiles j608: 5.1 Mixfile Variants The following variants of 5.1 surround mixfile ship as standard with the Imagestore software. The names are as will appear on the front panel. 5.1_dualVO.mix This mixfile is designed for 5.1 surround embedded AB mixing with dual AES voice-over onto embedded output. It collects audio from the first 6 channels of the A and B inputs and mixes these to the program output, incorporating dual voice-over insertion.
Standard Mixfiles Imagestore HDTV User Manual 5.1_AES_VO_eply.mix This mixfile is designed for 5.1 surround AES AB mixing with single AES voice-over and Easyplay onto AES output. It collects audio from AES input pairs 1-3 for the A input channels, and AES input pairs 4-6 for the B input channels. All 8 channels of Easyplay can be inserted on a one-to-one basis onto the first 8 channels of the AB mix output, and this is controlled by the first voice-over.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Standard Mixfiles Stereo left and right Centre channel Surround left and right LF channel When using the group select command to change the active mode of this mixfile all four inputs must be switched. Failure to do this will result in undesired behaviour or silence.
Standard Mixfiles Imagestore HDTV User Manual Mode 2: Left and Right Copy In this mix mode any stereo input can be routed to any stereo output or to any surround stereo output.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Standard Mixfiles When using the group select command to change the active mode of this mixfile all four inputs must be switched. Failure to do this will result in undesired behaviour or silence. The automation commands required to set the Imagestore to this mix mode are as follows: PGM input: PST input: j01512: j03512: j01522: j03522: The ‘jg’ automation command should now be used to set up the shuffles in the matrix.
Standard Mixfiles Stereo left input Stereo right input Imagestore HDTV User Manual X X X X Surround right output Surround left output Stereo right output Stereo left output The following diagrams give examples of further shuffles that may be set up within this mix mode: • left to left, right to right • left to right, left to surround right, right to left, right to surround left • left to all outputs (mono left) • right to all outputs (mono right) Page 236 Miranda Technologies Ltd
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Stereo left input Stereo right input X X X X X X Surround right output Surround left output Stereo right output Stereo left output Miranda Technologies Ltd Stereo right output Stereo left output Stereo left input Stereo right input Standard Mixfiles Page 237
Surround right output Surround left output Stereo right output Stereo left output Surround right output Surround left output Stereo right output Stereo left output Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 238 X X X X Stereo left input Stereo right input XX X X Stereo left input Stereo right input Imagestore HDTV User Manual Standard Mixfiles
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Standard Mixfiles Mode 3: Left, Right and Centre Copy In this mix mode any stereo input can be routed to any stereo output or to the centre output channel. An example use-case for this facility is during advertising breaks when the left and right audio needs to be summed onto the centre channel. The routing possibilities are shown below.
Standard Mixfiles Imagestore HDTV User Manual undesired behaviour or silence. The automation commands required to set the Imagestore to this mix mode are as follows: PGM input: PST input: j01514 j03514: j01524: j03524: The ‘jg’ automation command should now be used to set up the shuffles in the matrix.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Standard Mixfiles X X X Stereo left output Stereo right output Centre channel X Stereo left input Stereo right input The following diagrams give examples of further shuffles that may be set up within this mix mode: • left to left, left to right, left to centre (mono left) • right to left, right to right, right to centre (mono right) Stereo left input Stereo right input X X X Centre channel Stereo right output Stereo left output Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 241
Standard Mixfiles Stereo left input Stereo right input Imagestore HDTV User Manual XX X Centre channel Stereo right output Stereo left output 5.1 Mixfile Voice-over Topology and Operation The 5.1 mixfiles use a consistent voice over topology to enable easy control of both Easyplay and external VO insertion.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Standard Mixfiles VO1 left Stereo left VO1 right Stereo right VO1 VO2 left Centre Stereo left VO2 right Stereo right VO2 Centre A small selection of possible shuffle possibilities are presented below: • left to left, left to centre, right to right, right to centre (VO1 & VO2) • left to left, left to right, left to centre (VO1), right to left, right to right, right to centre (VO2) • left to left, right to right (VO1), left to centre, right to centre (VO2) Mirand
Standard Mixfiles Imagestore HDTV User Manual X X X X X X X X X X X X X Centre channel Stereo right output Stereo left output Page 244 Centre channel VO1 left input VO1 right input VO2 left input VO2 right input Stereo right output X Stereo left output VO1 left input VO1 right input VO2 left input VO2 right input Miranda Technologies Ltd
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Standard Mixfiles X VO1 left input VO1 right input VO2 left input VO2 right input X X X Centre channel Stereo right output Stereo left output Voice-over shuffles are easily configurable via automation, GPI or the PresMaster GUI. Below is an example of setting a VO shuffle via automation: First it is prudent to clear any existing shuffles to prevent any undesired effects. jg200: jg210: jg220: jg230: Next the crosspoints in the matrix are set.
Standard Mixfiles Imagestore HDTV User Manual Easyplay and External Voice-over The shuffles for VO1 (in the dual external voice-over case) are now replaced by Easyplay. However, the one remaining external voice-over uses an identical mapping to that described for VO2 in the preceding section.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Play channels 1, 3, 5 Play channels 2, 4, 6 Standard Mixfiles XX X XX X Play channels 5, 6 Play channels 3, 4 Play channels 1, 2 Examples of different Easyplay configurations are shown in the following diagrams: • Easyplay left, right, LF (channels 1, 2, 6) • Easyplay centre, surround left, surround right (channels 2, 4, 5) Play channels 1, 3, 5 Play channels 2, 4, 6 X X Play channels 5, 6 Play channels 3, 4 Play channels 1, 2 Miranda Technologies Ltd X Page 247
Standard Mixfiles Imagestore HDTV User Manual X X X Play channels 1, 3, 5 Play channels 2, 4, 6 Play channels 5, 6 Play channels 3, 4 Play channels 1, 2 Following is an example of setting an Easyplay shuffle via automation. First it is prudent to clear any existing shuffles to prevent any undesired effects. jg200: jg210: Next the crosspoints in the matrix are set. The following commands set the shuffle configuration shown in the previous diagram.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Standard Mixfiles VO2 left input VO2 right input Centre channel Stereo right output Stereo left output An example shuffle for the mapping above is illustrated below, giving left to left, right to right, left and right summed to centre.
Standard Mixfiles Imagestore HDTV User Manual For other examples of VO2 shuffles please refer to the previous section. The physical inputs used for this voice-over vary depending on which mixfile variant is in use. See page 229 for more details Note Following is an example of setting the shuffle for the external voice-over via automation. First it is prudent to clear any existing (VO2) shuffles taking care not to accidentally disable the shuffles that modify Easyplay.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Standard Mixfiles The input bunch mapping is as follows: 3 5 2 4 6 Centre , Surround Left Surround Right, LFE channel Clips channels 2,4,6 1 Stereo Left, Stereo Right Clips channels 1,3,5 Note that six crosspoints in the VO1 portion of the matrix are used to enable/disable each external channel.
Standard Mixfiles Clips channels 1,3,5 Clips channels 2,4,6 Imagestore HDTV User Manual XX X XX X Surround Right, LFE channel Centre , Surround Left Stereo Left, Stereo Right Since an Intuition template can control each audio channel input, it is likely that all six channels will set active for the majority of the time. Following is an example of setting the shuffle for the external voice-over via automation. First it is prudent to clear any existing shuffles to prevent any undesired effects.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Note Standard Mixfiles It is not recommended to use VO preset level unless this is desired globally for the VO. This is because each input bunch to the voiceover is used to represent three input channels, whereas each output bunch is used to represent two channels. 7.1 Channel Mixfiles Introduction A set of related mixfiles are now provided to cater for 7.1 surround mixing within the Imagestore audio engine.
Standard Mixfiles Imagestore HDTV User Manual required to tweak each mix mode can be triggered from a number of sources including automation, the front panel, a PresMaster and GPI macros. Please see page 256 for more details. Versatile Voice-over Shuffling The voice-over shuffling for 7.1 surround mixfiles operates in the same way as the voice-over shuffling for 5.1 surround mixfiles (see page 229).
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Note Standard Mixfiles Preview mode 8 is not part of the standard preview modes but can be activated (using the automation or GPI) with the ‘j6’ command: j608: 7.1 Mixfile Variants The following variants of 7.1 surround mixfile ship as standard with the Imagestore software. The names are as will appear on the front panel. 7.1_dualVO.mix This mixfile is designed for 7.1 surround embedded AB mixing with dual AES voice-over onto embedded output.
Standard Mixfiles Imagestore HDTV User Manual AES inputs are used for the A and B inputs. The output of the AB mixing is routed to AES outputs 1-4. 7.1_IntuitionVO.mix This mixfile is designed for 7.1 surround embedded AB mixing with a single 8 channel voice-over insertion onto embedded output. It collects audio from the first eight channels of the A and B inputs, and mixes these to the program output, incorporating a single 8-channel voice-over insertion.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual PST input: Standard Mixfiles j03510: j03520: The ‘jg’ automation command should now be used to set up the default shuffles in the matrix. Each command sets one crosspoint. PGM input: PST input: jg101: jg112: jg124: jg138: jg301: jg312: jg324: jg338: Stereo Left & Right Surround Left & Right and Rear Left & Right X X Centre channel LF channel Note: X X The above diagram shows the only permitted shuffle configuration for this mix mode.
Standard Mixfiles Imagestore HDTV User Manual 7.1 Mixfile Voice-over Topology and Operation The 7.1 mixfiles use a consistent voice over topology to enable easy control of both Easyplay and external VO insertion. However, there is an important distinction between configurations for dual external VO, Easyplay with single external VO, and 8-channel external VO (Intuition+) insertion. The physical inputs used for each of the variants are detailed on page 253.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Standard Mixfiles Play channels 1, 3, 5, 7 Play channels 2, 4, 6, 8 Play channels 7,8 Play channels 5, 6 Play channels 3, 4 Play channels 1, 2 Note that eight crosspoints in the VO1 portion of the matrix are used to enable/disable each Easyplay channel. The cross-points required to activate all Easyplay channels are shown below.
Standard Mixfiles Imagestore HDTV User Manual Following is an example of setting an Easyplay shuffle via automation. First it is prudent to clear any existing shuffles to prevent any undesired effects. jg200: jg210: Next the crosspoints in the matrix need to be set. The following commands set the shuffle configuration shown in the previous diagram. jg20f: jg21f: 8-channel External Voice-over (Intuition+) This option allows for 7.1 surround external voice-over insertion.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual 3 5 7 2 4 6 8 Surround Left, surround Right Centre, Rear Left Rear Right, LFE channel Clips channels 2,4,6,8 1 Stereo Left, Stereo Right Clips channels 1,3,5,7 Standard Mixfiles Note that eight crosspoints in the VO1 portion of the matrix are used to enable/disable each external channel.
Standard Mixfiles Clips channels 1,3,5,7 Clips channels 2,4,6,8 Imagestore HDTV User Manual 3 X 7 5 X X1 X X2 X4 X6 X8 Rear Right, LFE channel Centre, Rear Left Surround Left, surround Right Stereo Left, Stereo Right Since an Intuition template can control each audio channel input, it is likely that all eight channels will set active for the majority of the time. Following is an example of setting the shuffle for the external voice-over via automation.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Note Standard Mixfiles It is not recommended to use VO preset level unless this is desired globally for the VO. This is because each input bunch to the voiceover is used to represent four input channels, whereas each output bunch is used to represent two channels. Test Mixfiles The test mixfiles are useful during audio trouble-shooting and system configuration. They should not be used when on-air. test_eply.
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Imagestore HDTV User Manual Software Update Software Update This software update procedure requires two files: a ZIP file (ishd-updatev6.zip) and a CPIO archive (ishd-1.13.6.cpio). The ZIP file will be used to create a bootable floppy disk containing the HTTP server, and the CPIO archive will provide the software update when the Imagestore is booted from the floppy disk. Create Bootable Floppy from Update ZIP File This ZIP file is used to create a bootable floppy that contains a HTTP server.
Software Update Imagestore HDTV User Manual • From a networked PC (on the same subnet as the Imagestore), open a web browser and type in the IP address of the Imagestore • Log into the Imagestore web page with the web administrator password (default “miranda”). • Go to the ‘Create Update Media’ section of the web page and click ‘Browse’.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Software Update Update Software with CPIO Archive The CPIO archive file is uploaded to a networked PC and will be used to upgrade the connected Imagestore HDTV when it is booted off the floppy disk created in the previous section. • Insert the bootable floppy disk and power up the Imagestore HDTV. • Wait for the VFD to display its IP Address number "Visit HTTP Server at XX.XX.XX.XXX".
Software Update Imagestore HDTV User Manual • Click on the Browse button and select the CPIO file. • Click on Update. • After the software has installed remove the floppy disk and power cycle the Imagestore HDTV. • When Imagestore restarts the new software will be running. If a new hard disk has been installed click on the InitHD button. Warning Page 268 The ‘InitHD’ option reformats the hard disk, so all existing media and configurations will be lost.
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Menu Tree IS-HDTV 1.11.
Menu Tree None (Delay) A B over DSK 1 AB Mixer DSK 1 Keyer Operations Cut Keyer Up/Down Cut Keyer Up Cut Keyer Down Fade Keyer Up/Down Fade Keyer Up Fade Keyer Down Fade Rate Set Key Parameters Source Self Separate None Type Full Linear Sense Normal Invert Clip, Gain & Trans Cut To/From Black Cut From Black Cut To Black Fade To/From Black Fade From Black Fade To Black FTB Rate Page 270 Imagestore HDTV User Manual Input Operations Fill-1/Key-1 Fill-2/Key-2 Unload Input Store Operations Load Image Set Pos
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Fade Keyer Down Fade Rate Set Key Parameters Source Self Separate None Type Full Linear Sense Normal Invert Clip, Gain & Trans Cut To/From Black Cut From Black Cut To Black Fade To/From Black Fade From Black Fade To Black FTB Rate Input Operations Fill-1/Key-1 Fill-2/Key-2 Unload Input Store Operations Load Image Set Position Set Masking Disable Setup Miranda Technologies Ltd Menu Tree Save Image Unload Image Image Load Mode Clean Load Cut Load Start Strap Stop Strap Start Ti
Menu Tree Cut to A Cut to B Fade A/B Fade to A Fade to B Toggle Silence Fade to Silence Fade from Silence Toggle VO Voice-over 1 Voice-over 2 Fade Up VO Voice-over 1 Voice-over 2 Fade Down VO Voice-over 1 Voice-over 2 Select Preview A Input B Input A/B Mix Voice-over Input Program Silence Test Tone Input Shuffles A-Input Channel 1 (1) 2 3 4 1 (2) 3 4 1 2 (3) 4 Page 272 Imagestore HDTV User Manual 1 2 3 (1) (2) 3 (1) 2 (3) (1) 2 3 1 (2) (3) 1 (2) 3 1 2 (3) (1) (2) (3) (1) (2) 3 (1) 2 (3) 1 (2) (3) (1) (2
Imagestore HDTV User Manual (1) 2 3 1 (2) 3 1 2 (3) 1 2 3 (1) (2) 3 (1) 2 (3) (1) 2 3 1 (2) (3) 1 (2) 3 1 2 (3) (1) (2) (3) (1) (2) 3 (1) 2 (3) 1 (2) (3) (1) (2) (3) 1 2 3 Channel 4 (1) 2 3 1 (2) 3 1 2 (3) 1 2 3 (1) (2) 3 (1) 2 (3) (1) 2 3 1 (2) (3) 1 (2) 3 1 2 (3) (1) (2) (3) (1) (2) 3 (1) 2 (3) 1 (2) (3) Miranda Technologies Ltd 4 4 4 (4) 4 4 (4) 4 (4) (4) 4 (4) (4) (4) (4) 4 4 4 4 (4) 4 4 (4) 4 (4) (4) 4 (4) (4) (4) Menu Tree (1) (2) (3) 1 2 3 Voice-over Channel 1 (1) 2 3 1 (2) 3 1 2 (3) 1 2 3 (1) (
Menu Tree 1 (2) 3 1 2 (3) 1 2 3 (1) (2) 3 (1) 2 (3) (1) 2 3 1 (2) (3) 1 (2) 3 1 2 (3) (1) (2) (3) (1) (2) 3 (1) 2 (3) 1 (2) (3) (1) (2) (3) 1 2 3 Channel 4 (1) 2 3 1 (2) 3 1 2 (3) 1 2 3 (1) (2) 3 (1) 2 (3) (1) 2 3 1 (2) (3) 1 (2) 3 1 2 (3) (1) (2) (3) (1) (2) 3 (1) 2 (3) 1 (2) (3) (1) (2) (3) 1 2 3 B-Input Channel 1 (1) 2 3 1 (2) 3 1 2 (3) 1 2 3 (1) (2) 3 Page 274 Imagestore HDTV User Manual 4 4 (4) 4 4 (4) 4 (4) (4) 4 (4) (4) (4) (4) 4 4 4 4 (4) 4 4 (4) 4 (4) (4) 4 (4) (4) (4) (4) 4 4 4 4 (4) 4 (1) 2
Imagestore HDTV User Manual (1) (2) (3) 4 (1) (2) 3 (4) (1) 2 (3) (4) 1 (2) (3) (4) (1) (2) (3) (4) 1 2 3 4 Channel 4 (1) 2 3 4 1 (2) 3 4 1 2 (3) 4 1 2 3 (4) (1) (2) 3 4 (1) 2 (3) 4 (1) 2 3 (4) 1 (2) (3) 4 1 (2) 3 (4) 1 2 (3) (4) (1) (2) (3) 4 (1) (2) 3 (4) (1) 2 (3) (4) 1 (2) (3) (4) (1) (2) (3) (4) 1 2 3 4 Set Rates Fade A/B Fade to Silence Voice-over 1 Voice-over 2 Voice-overs Voice-over 1 Duck Preset Voice-over 2 Duck Preset Easyplay Miranda Technologies Ltd Menu Tree Store 1 Easyplay Load Easyplay
Menu Tree Setup Audio Setup Audio Metering Meters 1 to 4 Meters 5 to 8 Meters 9 to 12 Meters 13 to 16 Meters 1 and 2 Meters 3 and 4 Meters 5 and 6 Meters 7 and 8 Meters 9 and 10 Meters 11 and 12 Meters 13 and 14 Meters 15 and 16 Follow Video A/B Mix Fade-To-Black Easyplay Follow DSK Use Voiceover Select Mixfile Delays Delay Bank 1 Delay Bank 2 Delay Bank 3 Delay Bank 4 GPI Setup GPI Inputs GPI In 1 On GPI In 1 Off Page 276 Imagestore HDTV User Manual GPI In 2 On GPI In 2 Off GPI In 3 On GPI In 3 Off GPI
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Show GPI Inputs Faders Fader Setup AB Mixer Fader Enable Control Invert Control Enable Pickup DSK 1 FTB Fader Enable Control Invert Control Enable Pickup DSK 2 FTB Fader Enable Control Invert Control Enable Pickup DSK 1 Fader Fader Enable Control Invert Control Enable Pickup DSK 2 Fader Fader Enable Control Invert Control Enable Pickup DSK 1 HPos Fader Enable Control Miranda Technologies Ltd Menu Tree Invert Control Enable Pickup DSK 1 VPos Fader Enable Control Invert Control
Menu Tree Enable Pickup DSK 2 Clip Fader Enable Control Invert Control Enable Pickup DSK 2 Gain Fader Enable Control Invert Control Enable Pickup DSK 2 Trans Fader Enable Control Invert Control Enable Pickup DSK 1 AnimPos Fader Enable Control Invert Control Enable Pickup DSK 2 AnimPos Fader Enable Control Invert Control Enable Pickup Audio AB Mix Fader Enable Control Invert Control Enable Pickup Audio Output Fader Page 278 Imagestore HDTV User Manual Enable Control Invert Control Enable Pickup FTS Level
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Fader Enable Control Invert Control Enable Pickup A Input Level Fader Enable Control Invert Control Enable Pickup B Input Level Fader Enable Control Invert Control Enable Pickup VO Input Trim Fader Enable Control Invert Control Enable Pickup A Input Trim Fader Enable Control Invert Control Enable Pickup B Input Trim Fader Enable Control Invert Control Enable Pickup Show Fader Inputs Video ADC 1 Video ADC 2 Video ADC 3 Video ADC 4 Video ADC 5 Video ADC 6 Video ADC 7 Miranda Tech
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Imagestore HDTV User Manual Disabled Enabled Keyer Status Keyer Status Fill & Key Input Fill-1/Key-1 Fill-2/Key-2 Hostname IP Address Miranda Technologies Ltd Menu Tree Network Mask Gateway Address NTP Server Time Zone Console Blanking Restart System Factory Reset Safe Shutdown Page 281
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Imagestore HDTV User Manual Index Index .oxa, 30, 32, 68, 120 .
Index Erase, 119, 120 Ethernet, 30, 37, 38, 218 Fade, 40, 48, 50, 59, 60, 61, 65, 74, 80, 84, 85, 87, 95, 96, 148, 158, 165, 166, 167, 219 FADE, 49, 60, 84 Fader, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118 Faders, 115, 204, 218 FIFO, 34, 137, 138, 219 Fill, 42, 44, 46, 57, 61, 62, 63, 66, 72, 129, 130, 150 FILL, 187 Follow, 95, 96 FTS, 160 gain, 33, 64, 82, 100, 204 Gain, 59, 61, 64, 116, 156, 173, 219 Gateway, 124, 135, 142 GMT, 126 GPI, 34, 35, 36, 90, 92, 98, 99, 100, 112, 113, 114, 117, 185, 199, 205, 218, 219, 275,
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Network Time Protocol, 143 NTP, 124, 143 Operate, 7, 41, 42, 44, 46, 48, 53, 57, 58, 59, 66, 67, 71, 72, 74, 90, 92, 100 Operating System, 123 Options, 36, 38, 134, 139 PGM, 133, 136, 137, 181, 203, 204, 220 Phase, 162, 219, 220 Pickup, 115, 118 Play, 53, 54 Position, 67, 68, 152 Preset, 81, 88 Prev-, 163 Prev+, 163 Preview, 72, 75, 81, 82, 85, 178, 179, 182, 220 Program, 72, 75, 81, 82, 163, 181 PSU, 31, 37, 195, 202, 218 Rate, 34, 48, 50, 59, 60, 61, 65, 133, 134, 149, 164 Rat
Index Transistion, 148 Transitions, 159, 164 Transparency, 61, 64, 156, 219 Unload, 66, 67, 69, 130, 135, 186 Vertical, 67, 68, 154, 220 VFD, 32, 34, 39, 40, 60, 84, 95, 96, 114, 118, 123, 127, 135, 139, 141, 142, 220 Page 286 Imagestore HDTV User Manual VGA, 143, 200 VITC, 35, 135, 139, 202, 220 VO, 74, 85 Voice-over, 75, 87, 171 Voice-Over, 167 Voice-overs, 80, 87 XP, 171, 173 Year, 5, 128 Miranda Technologies Ltd
