M-2100 DIGITAL MASTER CONTROL SYSTEM User Manual SOFTWARE VERSION 6.
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Contents Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Documentation Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Other Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Channel Control Operations Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Program and Preset Bus Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Preset Bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting Preset Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Backup Preset Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Previewing the Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Key Transitions with Wipe Selected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Non-Synchronous Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Modifying Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Key Modifier Mode Definition. . . . . . .
Contents Audio Ratio Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Audio Ratio Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Audio Level Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Breakaways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Windows List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tile Horizontally Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cascade Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . File Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Preface About This Manual This manual provides control panel overview and operating information for the Thomson Grass Valley M–2100 Digital Master Control System. This manual is designed for personnel responsible for operating M–2100 systems. Documentation Set The standard M–2100 user documentation set consists of a: • User Manual, • Installation and Service Manual, and • Release Notes. The User Manual contains background information about the M–2100, and describes operating procedures.
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Section 1 System Overview Introduction This section presents an overall system description of the Thomson Grass Valley M–2100 Digital Master Control System, its basic features, options and architecture for both the Standard Definition (SD) and High Definition (HD) versions. About the M–2100 The M–2100 Digital Master Control System is available in Standard (SD – 270 Mbps) and High Definition Television (HD – 1.485 Gbps) applications.
Section 1 — System Overview • Audio Inputs: 16 primary, 4 Audio only (Breakaway/Over) • Outputs: 2 PGM, 2 Clean Feed, 2 Look Ahead Preview/PST, 4 Aux Buses • Manual fader bar/lever arm (optional) • Standard dual power supplies — in both A/V/C Frame and MCP • Software enabled options (refer to M–2100 Hardware and Software Options on page 14 in this section) M–2100 High Definition Television Features 12 • 1.
About the M–2100 Standard Definition Versus High Definition Table 1 below summarizes the system feature set differences between the M–2100 Standard Definition model (2100-PRFRM) and the M–2100 High Definition model (2100-HDFRM). Table 1. Features Comparison Feature Standard Definition High Definition 525i at 59.94Hz; 625i at 50Hz Yes No 1080i video (50/59.94/60Hz) No Yes 720p video (59.
Section 1 — System Overview M–2100 Hardware and Software Options Table 2 provides brief descriptions of available options for the M–2100 Digital Master Control Systems. For updated information on available options and software upgrades, go to the Thomson Grass Valley web site at www.thomsongrassvalley.com. Table 2. M–2100 Options Model Number Description Module Options 2100–APM [SD and HD] Audio Processing Module (Note: Embedded audio processing requires 2100– EAP software option.
About the M–2100 Table 2. M–2100 Options Model Number Description 2100-ASA 2100-ASA-S [SD and HD] Automation Protocol Subscription Service. Allows automation controllers to subscribe to specific system information. 2100-ASA-S is a field service upgrade. 2100–BRD, –S [SD only] Border and drop shadows enabled per luminance/linear keyer; one line luminance filled border and two line luminance filled drop shadows.
Section 1 — System Overview System Description The M–2100 Digital Master Control System provides: • Multichannel operation from a single control point, • Extensive keying flexibility, • Control with open automation protocol or Manual Control Panel, and • Integration with Profile, SMS7000, and other control devices over the Facility LAN.
System Description Automation Control Open automation protocol enables complete control of the processing frames with or without the MCP. An automation interface protocol definition manual is available upon request. With automation, lever arm or manual Preroll/Transition control of any audio or video transition including background (program preset bus) wipes is possible.
Section 1 — System Overview Audio Processing Audio processing within the system is scalable from a standard single audio Processing Module (APM) to four APMs for SD, and three APMs for HD. Audio modules can be added as needed. Additional audio channels offer: • SAP processing, • Descriptive video services, • Radio reading services, • Additional languages, and • Multi-channel audio.
System Description Device Control Engine (DCE) An external 3 RU Device Control Engine (DCE) frame enables RS-422 serial machine control of up to 30 RS-422 controlled Sony or Ampex VTRs.
Section 1 — System Overview Basic Architecture The M–2100 Audio/Visual/Control Processing Frame (hereafter noted as the A/V/C Processing Frame, or simply A/V/C Frame) is the centerpiece of the system. The SD system has a 6 RU (Rack Unit) integrated processing frame. The HD system has a 10 RU integrated processing frame. Each channel is equal to one A/V/C Frame.
Basic Architecture As shown in Figure 4 on page 22, the SD Processor rear frame has connectors available for: • 16 primary serial digital video inputs, • 4 pairs of dedicated key cut and key fill inputs, • SqueezeBack background video input, • A looping analog color black signal (either PAL or NTSC) for required video reference, • 4 groups of three 50 pin D connectors for the AES3 balanced 110 Ohm audio I/Os, • 16 programmable GPIs (4 input/12 output), • 3 RS-422 control ports (1 automation int
Section 1 — System Overview SD Audio The audio/video processing system passes non-synchronous sources with an internal bypass circuit. Input autotiming range is +/- 1/2 line on all video inputs. All audio inputs are re-synchronized and phased locked to externally supplied reference signals.
Basic Architecture • Video Crosspoint Matrix including one Control Interface module, one Terminator module, and two Power Supply modules. The HD A/V/C processing frame connects to a Crosspoint Matrix as shown in the typical installation depicted in Figure 5. Figure 5.
Section 1 — System Overview As shown in Figure 6 on page 25, connections for the HD Processor frame and the Crosspoint Matrix have connectors available for: • 13 primary inputs which are connected to the separate Crosspoint Matrix, • 4 pairs of dedicated key cut and key fill inputs, • SqueezeBack background video input, • Analog Tri-Level Sync video reference, • 4 groups of three 50 pin D connectors for the AES3 balanced 110 ohm audio I/Os, • 16 programmable GPIs (4 input/12 output), • 3 RS-422
Basic Architecture HD Audio Audio processing within the system is scalable from a 20 input (16 primary and 4 audio only) single 48 kHz AES/EBU serial audio stream, (with internal processing of separate inputs) — up to three AES/EBU 48kHz audio streams per A/V/C processing frame. Figure 6.
Section 1 — System Overview Manual Control Panel (MCP) The M–2100 Manual Control Panel (MCP) provides an alternative/addition to automated control of the M–2100. Automation can be disabled at the MCP for each of the A/V/C Processors with the optional Channel Control subpanel. The control panel provides control of up to sixteen channels, and simultaneous access of up to four channels via a Local Area Network interface.
Basic Architecture MCP indicators include: • Non-synchronous detection, and • Tally indication of all sources including video and audio primaries, Key cut, and Key fill. Lever arm or manual Preroll/Transition control of any audio or video transition is available including background (program preset bus) wipes. Transitions include: Take, Fade/Fade, Take/Fade, Mix (crossfade/dissolve), Fade/Take. There are four wipe patterns; each has edge softness and pattern reverse capabilities.
Section 1 — System Overview Mini Master Control Panel (MMCP) The Mini Master Control Panel (Figure 9) is a compact panel for controlling the M–2100 Digital Master Control system. It offers control of up to eight channels from the panel, plus transition, key and audio functionality. There are 8 source select crosspoint buttons. 8129_05 Figure 9. Mini Master Control Panel The MMCP can be mounted in a rack, console or stand on a tabletop. Rear connections for the MMCP are shown in Figure 10. Figure 10.
M–2100 Typical System Application M–2100 Typical System Application The M–2100 is designed for smooth integration into an automated station environment. Figure 11 below represents a typical M–2100 application. Figure 11. Typical M–2100 System Application Character Generator Component Digital Video Tape Recorder (VTR) Still Store Analog Video Tape Recorder (VTR) Router Grafx 30 Analog Key Out Analog Video Out Component Component A to D Digital Video Digital Key Out See Note 1.
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Section 2 System Operations About this Section This section of the User Manual describes the basic operation of the M–2100 Manual Control Panel (MCP) and the optional subpanels available with it. The operations are described using step-by-step procedures. Also included are instructions for the Transition Logging Tool PC Software Application.
Section 2 — System Operations Introduction The M–2100 Manual Control Panel (MCP) shown in Figure 12, provides an alternative to automated control of the M–2100 Serial Digital Master Control System. A single Manual Control Panel (MCP) can control up to sixteen frames (or channels). Four channels selectable at any given time. Automation can be disabled at the MCP for each of the Audio/Video/ Control Processors (hereafter referred to as A/V/C Processors or frames).
Using Multichannel Control Using Multichannel Control A powerful feature of the M–2100 is the ability to control more than one processing channel (FCM). A Channel Control subpanel (2100-MCS) option (Figure 13) can be installed to allow you to: • Enable/disable automation for each channel; enable local machine control of Profiles, • Assign Channel Control buttons to specific Frame Controller Modules (FCMs), • Control chosen FCMs using MCP controls, and • Monitor channel status.
Section 2 — System Operations Primary and Secondary Channels Primary and Secondary channels may be assigned. They are defined as follows: • A Primary channel (high tally) is active and on-air. • A Secondary channel (low tally) is not active and not on-air. If the Primary channel is interrupted for any reason, the Secondary channel must be selected by an operator. A Channel Status display, associated with each channel, displays the configured channel name.
Using Multichannel Control Automation Enable Buttons These yellow buttons are used to enable/disable automation control of up to eight channels. If a channel has not been assigned to a button, that button has no effect. Auto Enable buttons (labeled Chan 1 through Chan 4) toggle high and off with repeated presses. The buttons operate independently of each other. Multiple buttons can be simultaneously pressed.
Section 2 — System Operations 4. Scroll the list of valid channel names displayed in the associated Channel Status display. Use the Fast Forward and Rewind buttons in the Machine Control subpanel to scroll forwards or backwards. 5. When the desired FCM name is found, and while continuing to hold the Channel Control button, press and release the Function button. 6. Release the Channel Control button. The FCM name is assigned to the associated Channel Control button.
Using Multichannel Control Channel Control Operations Summary Table 3 lists the different channel operational characteristics and errors and the resulting indications. Table 3.
Section 2 — System Operations Program and Preset Bus Operations Preset Bus The Preset bus (Pst) (Figure 14) is a row of sixteen source select crosspoint buttons. Each crosspoint button may be mapped to an input source from the rear of the Processor frame. The crosspoint buttons are initially configured at the factory so that the sources are associated in ascending numeric order from left to right. The left-most button corresponds to Source 1; the right-most button corresponds to Source 16.
Program and Preset Bus Operations Backup Preset Sources The M–2100 has the ability to maintain a backup source. A backup source can be taken to air on the Program bus if the primary source fails. You may enable another Preset source to act as a backup if you have checked the Enable Backup Input Select check box in the MCP form in Configuration Manager. If backup capability has not been enabled, simultaneous pressing of more than one Pst button results in only the leftmost having any effect.
Section 2 — System Operations fade-type transitions, Pgm button tally changes in the frame during which new video first appears on the Program output bus. For mixes and wipes, Pgm button tally changes when the transition is complete. If more than one Pgm button is pressed, only the left-most has an effect. Pgm buttons can select main audio/video (married) sources and/or sources for Audio Processor Modules 1–4. Backup sources cannot be chosen on the Program bus, only the Preset bus, as explained above.
Program and Preset Bus Operations 2. If SMS7000 communications are not active for a set time, the name displayed will be *NOLINK*. 3. If the proper SMS7000 destination name has not been entered into Configuration Manager, the name displayed will be *NODEST*. If a particular input has been configured, as from a Profile, the name displayed is one of the following: 1.
Section 2 — System Operations Non-Synchronous Source Indicators Panel indicators for non-synchronous sources are located directly above the Preset bus(Figure 14 on page 38). They display non-sync status for both audio and video on the Program/Preset buses. Two red lamp tallies display any non-sync status for audio and video as described in Table 5. Table 5.
Transition Controls and Operation Delegating an Aux Bus To delegate an Aux bus do the following: 1. Press one of the four Aux bus delegate buttons, Aux 1, Aux 2, Aux 3, or Aux 4. The button tallies high. 2. Press the appropriate Pvw/Aux source select crosspoint button, 1–16, to route that source to the Aux delegate button selected in Step 1. The button tallies high.
Section 2 — System Operations Transition Type In normal operation, Preset sources are transferred to the Program bus through a transition. Transitions allow you to replace the current Program output with the Preset source at a selected transition rate. There are five standard transition types, and one wipe (optional). The Transition Type and Transition Rate pushbuttons on the MCP are shown in Figure 17.
Transition Controls and Operation The transition rate applies the next time the Preroll Transition button is pressed, and is defined as the interval from the time the on-air video begins to be modified to the time the preset audio and video is on-air at full gain. Transition Rate buttons (Figure 17 on page 44) are labeled Slow, Medium, and Fast.
Section 2 — System Operations The following hot cut actions will apply to transitions on the M–2100: • Hot cuts from the Program bus will take precedence over any transition in progress, either from the MCP or automation. • Hot cuts from automation will not be accepted if any transition (from the MCP or automation) is in progress. • Hot cuts from the Preset bus will take precedence if the Enable Transition Interrupt check box has been selected in the MCP form in Configuration Manager.
Transition Controls and Operation Using Custom Transitions Having previously defined your custom transitions using the Configuration Manager, you select a custom transition type as you would a standard transition type. For example, if you set up a custom transition for Button Type Custom2, selecting the Fade/Fade transition button on the MCP invokes that custom transition (Figure 18). T F-F T-F Mix F-T W 0109_51 Figure 18.
Section 2 — System Operations Matte Duration Any matte duration times are considered part of the New video. When using SqueezeBack with matte transitions, the matte is disabled. Lever Arm Operation Note The lever arm is disabled when Custom Transitions are active. Changing from Custom to Standard Transition Types To revert to standard transition types from Custom Transition types, do the following: 1. In Configuration Manager, click on the Custom Transition button on the MCP form. 2.
Transition Controls and Operation Machine Control The Machine Control buttons can control a Device Control Engine (DCE) as explained in Using the Device Control Engine (DCE) on page 129 or a Profile Disk Recorder as explained in Using Machine Control with the Profile on page 146. Audio/Video Breakaways Transitions can be tailored to change only selected signals using the Breakaway transition selections (Figure 19). Normally, audio and video signals are transitioned simultaneously.
Section 2 — System Operations Breakaway Selection Examples Audio Only Breakaway Example #1 1. Select VTR2 on Preset. Tallies high. 2. Select Breakaway Audio Only. Tallies high. 3. Select RS3 on Preset. Tallies low. Audio Only tallies off. The next transition will take video from VTR2 and audio from RS3. 1. Press the Preroll/Transition button. 2. On Program bus, VTR2 tallies high and RS3 tallies low. Video Only Breakaway — Example #2 1. Select RS3 on Preset. Tallies high. 2. Select Breakaway Video Only.
Transition Controls and Operation Next Transition Buttons The Next Transition buttons (Figure 20) select whether the next transition will consist of Background only, Key only, or both. The two buttons are: • Next Transition Bkgd (Background) — when selected, the next transition will change only the Background video portions of the on-air signal, and • Next Transition Key — when selected, the next transition will change only the Key video portions of the on-air signal.
Section 2 — System Operations Holding the Key button down can have special effects, as described in Cutting Keys On or Off Air on page 69. (If a Key-cut occurs, releasing the Key button does not change its tally.) Preroll Transitions A preroll transition causes Preset sources to begin prerolls (if configured), then transition to the Program bus.
Transition Controls and Operation Second Press (and Subsequent) Transitions During a preroll, a repeat press of the Preroll/Transition button forces the Preset bus to begin the transition. • First half of Fade transition: Pressing the Preroll/Transition button again forces the first half of the transition to complete. The Program output is held in transition matte/silent until the newly transitioned source is ready to air, and the Preroll/Transition button is released.
Section 2 — System Operations • For mix and wipe transitions, immediately complete the transfer of Preset sources to the Program bus at full gain. If flip/flop operation has been configured as enabled: • For mix and wipe transitions, Preset bus output cuts to the previous Program output when the transition is complete. • For all other transition types, Preset bus output cuts to the previous Program output as soon as Preset video/audio first appears on Program output.
Transition Controls and Operation Using the Hold Button Pressing and holding down the Hold button (Figure 21 on page 52) suspends the start of video/audio transitions. Whether pressed before a preroll transition begins, or during the preroll, the transition is held at the start of the transition (and end of preroll, if any) until released. Hold affects main audio/video sources and/or AP 2 – 4 sources in Audio Breakaway Audio modes. Pressing and holding Hold has the following effects: 1.
Section 2 — System Operations FTB Operation Options While fading to black/silent, the following conditions apply: 1. Press FTB again to reverse the fade. Program selections are not changed. 2. Pressing any Pgm button will halt the FTB transition and immediately cut to the selected married Program selection. FTB tallies off. Audio and Video Only buttons tally off. 3. Pressing Preroll/Transition has no effect. 4. Pressing Hold has no effect. After the fade to black is complete: 1.
Transition Controls and Operation 2. If FTB is initiated while there is a preroll in progress (but prior to the beginning of the video/audio transition): a. The current on-air source is faded to black/silent as described above. b. All pending prerolls are cancelled. c. The transition is cancelled. Preroll/Transition tallies off. 3. If FTB is initiated while a video/audio transition is in progress: a. The on-air signal is cut to black/silent. b. Any pending prerolls are cancelled. c.
Section 2 — System Operations Lever Arm Transitions The Transition Lever Arm is part of the Wipe/Lever Arm Control subpanel option shown in Figure 22. Figure 22. Wipe/Lever Arm subpanel Wipe / Lever Arm Control Manual Soft 0115_22 Reverse Using the Lever Arm The Transition Lever Arm manually controls a transition according to the transition controls selected. The lever arm may be used to start a transition, reverse it, or even return to the original position without completing the transition.
Transition Controls and Operation Take — Cuts the Preset bus selection to the Program bus. A full, limit-to- limit lever arm action is required to complete the take. Fade/Fade — Move the lever arm off-limit to fade Program video/audio to full matte/silent at center position. Continue arm travel in the lit arrow direction to switch Preset to Program and fade Program bus video/audio to on-air.
Section 2 — System Operations Note Although the lever arm calibration is done at the MCP, the calibration data is stored on the FCM. If you are using multiple FCMs with one MCP, you must calibrate the lever arm for each FCM. 1. Move the lever arm to the top limit position. Ensure that the Manual button tallies off. 2. Press and hold the Manual button and it will tally on. 3. Press and release the Function button, and Manual will tally off. Release the Manual button. 4.
Transition Controls and Operation Selecting Wipe Patterns The M–2100 provides four basic wipe patterns for use in transitions. In Normal mode (Reverse button tallies off), the white area of the button indicates where the new video will be appearing. Refer to Figure 23 below. The four wipe patterns are the following: • Horizontal wipe (Pattern No. 10) • Vertical wipe (Pattern No. 0) • Bottom-left diagonal wipe (Pattern No. 4) • Top-left diagonal wipe (Pattern No. 14) Figure 23.
Section 2 — System Operations is pressed while it already tallies low, and if softness adjustments are made, it will continue to tally low when released. However, if no adjustments are made it will tally off upon release. Upon initialization, the Opacity/Softness knob is set to maximum hardness and the Soft button is turned off. Reverse Button When the Reverse button is on, the black areas on the pattern buttons indicate where the new video will be coming from.
Transition Controls and Operation The top/left button presses take precedent in the case of a multiple wipe selection (two or more Wipe Pattern buttons are pressed simultaneously). The following examples, identified by Wipe Pattern No.
Section 2 — System Operations 5. The softness of the wipe edge can be adjusted when softness is on (refer to Table 6) by turning the Opacity/Softness knob while still in the wipe pattern selection mode. Table 6.
Function Button The GPI buttons can be configured to perform one of the following actions when the assigned button is pressed: • Clear Segment Time display on MCP, • Assign an output relay (GPI Outputs 1–12) to perform a programmed action, • Arm opto-inputs (trigger a programmed M–2100 action from GPI Optoinputs 1–4), • Enable Automation for single channel systems, • Enable Key Follower mode, or • Enable SAP mode with GPI 1 (mute or unmute AP 2 Channel 1 Pgm audio when AP 2 is slaved to AP 1) (Th
Section 2 — System Operations Keyer Controls and Operation The Keyer Control subpanel (Figure 26) is a standard feature installed in the M–2100 MCP. It offers control of the following keying functions covered in this section: • Using Keys, including selecting key sources, previewing keys, modifying keys, and setting key parameters, • Using SqueezeBack and Crop functions, • Using Framestore (HD only), and • Creating Chroma Keys (SD only).
Keyer Controls and Operation Keying Overview Video keyers allow you to insert additional video into the video background. They are commonly used to insert station logos, or text from character generators, or picture-in-picture feeds from still stores, production switchers, or digital video effects equipment. Keys can be configured from an external source or be a self-key. They can be filled with matte if desired and the matte parameters adjusted with controls on the Keyer Control subpanel.
Section 2 — System Operations Selecting and Transitioning Keys Any combination of keyers (from 1 to all 4 keyers) can be selected at a time, to appear on either, or both, the Program and Preset buses. Select a key by pressing and releasing a Key Select button (Key 1, Key 2, Key 3, Key 4 shown in Figure 27) whose previous tally was off. Switch tally goes low (selected but not active) or high (selected and active), depending on the state of the Next Transition Key button.
Keyer Controls and Operation If configured, selecting a key automatically recalls associated key modifier settings (Border, Drop Shadow, Clip, Gain, and Matte values) previously used for that key selection. To set keyer default parameters, refer to Section 4 – Configuration of the M– 2100 Installation and Service Manual. Cutting Keys On or Off Air Keys can be cut on and off air at any time except when audio/video is actually transitioning. To cut a key immediately on or off air: 1.
Section 2 — System Operations Key Transitions with Wipe Selected Keys are transitioned to air as determined by the state of the Transition Type buttons, unless the Wipe button is selected. If Wipe is selected: • Key Only Transitions — a mix transition is automatically selected. The Transition Type Mix button tallies high; Wipe tallies low. • Key and Background Transition — Background video executes a wipe transition; key video executes a mix transition. Wipe tallies high; Mix does not tally.
Keyer Controls and Operation Keys can be modified using the following potentiometer knobs on the Keyer Control subpanel (Figure 26 on page 66): • Hue, • Saturation, • Brightness, • Clip/Foreground, • Gain/Background, and • Opacity/Softness. Keys can only be modified when in modifier mode as defined below.
Section 2 — System Operations When selected, the Matte button will tally low if it was off, or stay low tally if it was already selected. If an adjustment was made, the Matte button will always remain selected (low tally) when the button is released. It may be held down during these adjustments. If no adjustments are made, the Matte button toggles between off and low (selected) on button release. Note The Matte modifier button is not active with Framestore (HD systems).
Keyer Controls and Operation Border and Shadow Buttons The Border and Shadow buttons (Figure 28 on page 70) are operable if the Border and Dropshadow software enabled option has been purchased and enabled. Selecting the Border button adds a one-line border to the key. Selecting the Shadow button adds a two-line drop shadow to the key. These buttons have an affect only if the selected keyer is in key modifier mode.
Section 2 — System Operations External and Linear Buttons The External and Linear buttons determine the key source and whether the key is linear or based on luminance values. These buttons are operable only in key modifier mode. If the External button is pressed, the keyer is configured for an external key (key source is from an external device). When disabled, the keyer is configured for a self key. The External button toggles low/off on a button push.
Keyer Controls and Operation Opacity/Softness This knob is used to adjust opacity of the key. If so delegated, it can also control the Wipe edge softness. Recalling and Initializing Key Parameters Key Recall Whenever a key is selected, the set of parameters associated with that key when it was last selected is re-applied. There is only one set of parameters associated with each keyer at any given time. Keyer Defaults To set keyer defaults: 1. Press and hold the Function button. 2.
Section 2 — System Operations Linear/Luminance Key Unity Clip and Gain Default A keyer must be in modify mode. 1. Press and hold the Function button. 2. Press and release the Linear button. The tally of the Linear button remains unchanged. The Key Clip and Gain parameters are set to default values. Reset Key Parameters You can reset the current keyer parameters by pressing and holding the Function button and then pressing the appropriate Key Select button.
Keyer Controls and Operation values using the procedure above, you may go into Configuration Manager and lock them or define them as black and they can no longer be changed from the MCP. Configuring the Transition Matte A transition matte is where the Program video is held between transitions, that is, between where the old video is transitioning out, and the new video is transitioning in. The Preroll/Transition button is used to setup the Transition Matte, using the following procedure. 1.
Section 2 — System Operations Using SqueezeBack and Crop SqueezeBack and Crop are special key-type effects used in the television broadcast industry. Broadcasters typically use SqueezeBack/Crop patterns to issue sports scores or current weather conditions on-air without interrupting the current on-air programming. In general, the SqueezeBack function acts like a keyer. The SqueezeBack pattern can be cut on/off-air, just like a key.
Keyer Controls and Operation Figure 30. SqueezeBack Button on Keyer Control subpanel LED Indicators CG 2 DPM Logo 0109_22 CG 1 SqueezeBack Factory Built SqueezeBack Patterns There are four factory-initialized SqueezeBack patterns that you may select or they may be configured to suit your own needs.
Section 2 — System Operations Viewing the Current SqueezeBack Pattern The current SqueezeBack pattern can be viewed on the LAP monitor under any one of following three conditions: 1. SqueezeBack is not on-air and the next transition will take it to air. SqueezeBack must be selected and active and not on-air. That is, SqueezeBack tallies high and Sqz Back status tallies off. 2. SqueezeBack is on-air and the next transition will not take it off air.
Keyer Controls and Operation b. For any other transition type, the Squeeze-back transition occurs at the rate selected by the Transition Rate. 5. Deselect SqueezeBack by pressing and releasing the Sqz Back button. SqueezeBack can occur simultaneously with background and key transitions. If the SqueezeBack background signal becomes non-sync or is dropped, the result is similar to keys becoming non-sync.
Section 2 — System Operations Chroma Keyer Expert Level Control Panel Installation The chroma keyer is accompanied by special PC application software, called the Chroma Keyer Expert Level Control Panel, that is used to set up the parameters for your chroma keyer. The Chroma Keyer Expert Level Control Panel software must be installed on a PC connected to the Manual Control Panel.
Keyer Controls and Operation Initialize Chroma Keyer Expert Level Control Panel Perform these steps the first time you launch the application. 1. Click on the application icon to open the main screen. Right click on the top (blue bar) of the application window and select the Panel Configuration. selection (Figure 32) to bring up the Panel Configuration display (Figure 33 on page 84). Figure 32. Panel Configuration Selection 2.
Section 2 — System Operations Figure 33. Chroma Key Expert Panel Configuration If the chosen port is not available or not functional, an error message will appear (Figure 34). Figure 34.
Keyer Controls and Operation About Auto Setup Mode The auto setup mode is used to graphically select a color to suppress. The Next Transition key button must be enabled (tally high) and the chroma keyer must be selected and active (Key Select button tally high). You can setup a chroma key manually, or fine-tune the chroma key by using the Chroma Key Expert Level Panel application. Entering Auto Setup Mode Press and hold the Function button. Then press a Key Select button.
Section 2 — System Operations Note If using Auto Setup Mode, all values in Secondary Color and Suppress Mask tab forms are turned off. 1. Prepare a key for transition, just as you would for a luminance key. (That is, have the Next Transition key button enabled, Key Select button 1 or 3 selected and the key source selected on the Preset bus.) 2. Press and hold the Function button, then press and release the Key Select button. 3.
Keyer Controls and Operation Fine-Tuning the Chroma Key Use the Chroma Keyer Expert Level Control Panel tabbed forms to finetune a chroma key, or to create one without using Auto Setup. Note None of the adjustments on the Secondary Color, Key Adjust, and Suppression Mask tab forms are available at the MCP, or with Auto Setup. About Background/Foreground Suppression The chroma keyer includes background and foreground suppression techniques.
Section 2 — System Operations General Tab Set the following chroma key parameters using the General tab (Figure 35): 1. Set Primary (Background) Chroma Suppression. This control adjusts how much background color is suppressed (as adjusted in Auto Setup). 2. Set Primary Luma Suppression. Use adjustment to pull brightness out of the background. 3. Set Foreground Coring. Set controls as follows: a. Off — no coring b. Fixed — cores the background up to black level. (Set core level to 0mV.) c.
Keyer Controls and Operation Secondary (Foreground) Color Tab Set the following chroma key parameters using the Secondary Color tab (Figure 36): 1. Adjust Secondary Suppression (also called foreground suppression). These adjustments only affect the image area where the Primary suppression is not affecting the image. Click the On radio button to enable the slider controls. 2. Set Secondary Hue Angle. This adjustment varies the foreground hue angle by +/- 90° relative to the Primary Hue angle. 3.
Section 2 — System Operations Key Adjustment Tab Set the following chroma key parameters using the Key Adjust tab (Figure 37): Table 9 shows the possible CK Number and Keyer Tally Status color combinations. Table 9.
Keyer Controls and Operation Note These adjustments are the same as the ones used for the dual luminance keyer in Configuration Manager. 1. Select Multiplicative or Additive key. Choose which one looks better. 2. Set Key S-Shaping. Click On button for key S-shaping, or Off button for a linear adjustment. 3. Select Shadow S-Shaping. Select On or Off. Choose which one looks better. 4. Select Noise Suppression. Try to suppress noise in the foreground (results may vary).
Section 2 — System Operations Suppression Mask Tab Set the following chroma key parameters using the Suppression Mask tab (Figure 38): 1. Click on the Suppression Mask On button to enable the adjustments. 2. Select an area where you don’t want the chroma key adjustment to take effect — for example, the blue eyes of a person in the front of a blue screen. Select the area by moving the box to the area you want to suppress. 3. Set the Mask Type. Select Normal or Invert.
Keyer Controls and Operation Chroma Keyer Setup Tab Use this form to manage your chroma key configurations. You can take a complete snapshot of chroma key parameters, give it a name, and save them to the M–2100 database on the PC, for recall at a later time. Up to five of these snapshots may be stored in Chroma Key Memory Registers. These registers are stored on the Primary FCM. All Chroma Key Register Names stored in the database are displayed in the Setups list box. Figure 39.
Section 2 — System Operations Modify an Existing Setup 1. Select the name in the Setups list. Click the Load>> button. The name displays in the Active Setup Name text box 2. Make the necessary parameter changes. 3. The Active Setup Name status box displays modified in red. 4. Click the <
Keyer Controls and Operation Framestore Keyer Module (for HD systems) The Framestore Keyer Module option (2100–HDFKM) stores still video and key images in an HD system. Up to 4 pages may be stored, in either 1080i or 720p modes of operation. Each page consists of one frame of video (luminance and chrominance), and one frame of key (luminance only). Video may be grabbed into the Framestore from the associated keyer input.
Section 2 — System Operations • Commanding the target device to generate a matte of a specified color to fill around the downloaded image, and • Saving files to disk. Supported Target Devices Target framestore devices supported by Framestore Loader include the Grass Valley 110-HD Production Switcher (equipped with the Ethernet option) and the Grass Valley M-2100 HD Master Control Switcher (equipped with the Framestore option).
Keyer Controls and Operation Using Framestore Framestore is controlled with the Keyer Control subpanel (Figure 40). The three Framestore functions are: • Capture live video (Grab button), • View pages of Framestore video (Page button), and • Transfer stored images between the Framestore and a PC. Note The Matte modifier button in the Keyer Control subpanel is not active with Framestore. The Framestore Loader software application sends full HD frames of video to/from Framestore pages.
Section 2 — System Operations To capture video, or video/key: 1. Enable Framestore by pressing either the Key 2 or Key 4 (depending on location of Framestore module in the frame) Key Select button. 2. Select the External button if you are capturing video and key. 3. To view the key, select the Next Transition Key button. 4. Hold down the Key Select button (Keyer 2 or Keyer 4) and press the Page (Border) button to step through the pages to find the page where you want the new video stored. 5.
Keyer Controls and Operation Framestore Loader Application Main Application Window When the Framestore Loader application is launched, the main application window appears on the PC (Figure 41). Figure 41. Framestore Loader Main Menu An image display area is located in the upper left side of the window. This area will contain a background matte (black by default) until an image is opened. Information about the currently opened image appears below the displayed image.
Section 2 — System Operations Debug — Clicking on the Enable Debug Trace check box opens a separate debug window. The debug window is closed by clearing the check box. This feature is not used during normal system operation, but may be useful for field diagnostics. Version Number — Clicking on the tri-color icon on the upper left of the title bar and then clicking on About FsLoader displays the Framestore Loader application version and copyright information.
Keyer Controls and Operation 3. Click on the Configure button. The Select Target dialog box displays (Figure 43 on page 101). Figure 43. Select Target Dialog Box 4. Enter a Hostname or an IP Address for the target device. The IP Address must be associated with an FCM name in the PC HOSTS file in C:\winnt\system32\drivers\etc\ for proper recognition by the PC. Note Leaving the fields blank and pressing OK or Apply will enter the Hostname and IP Address of the PC itself.
Section 2 — System Operations Downloading an Image From PC to Target 1. In the main application window, select the appropriate HD standard (720p or 1080i) by clicking on a Line Rate radio button. 2. Click on the Select Image button. The Open File dialog box appears (Figure 44). Figure 44. Open File Dialog Box 3. Select a file from the list displayed by clicking on the file’s name. To view all allowed file types, select Image Files (*tif, *.hd, *.bmp) from the Files of Type drop-down list.
Keyer Controls and Operation 4. Click Open. A status bar indicates the progress of the image load. When loading is complete, the image is displayed on the main application window, along with the file’s path and image size (Figure 45). Figure 45. Opened Image 5. If desired, you can reposition or preview the image with the Reposition and Preview Image buttons. See Repositioning an Image on page 106 and Previewing an Image on page 108 for instructions.
Section 2 — System Operations 6. Click on the Upload/Download button. The Image Transfer dialog box appears (Figure 46 on page 104). Figure 46. Image Transfer Dialog Box, Download Selected 7. If not already selected, choose the type of framestore target device (M– 2100HD) by clicking on its Model select radio button. 8. If not already selected, click on the Download to Framestore radio button. 9. Select the desired Framestore (Keyer 2 or Keyer 4) by clicking on its the Framestore select radio button. 10.
Keyer Controls and Operation 14. Click OK when all the selections are complete. This will close the Image Transfer dialog box and begin the transfer. The Image Transfer Status bar indicates the progress of the transfer. You may click Cancel at any time to terminate the transfer. However, any material transferred before cancelling the transfer will have already been written to the framestore page. The transfer does not affect normal 2100-HD operation (unless of, course, the framestore page is in use). 15.
Section 2 — System Operations 5. If necessary, enter the network address of the target device (see Selecting the Target Framestore Device on page 100). 6. Click OK when all the selections are complete. The framestore image will be uploaded into the Framestore Loader application. The Image Transfer Status bar indicates the progress of the transfer. 7. Upon a successful transfer, the message Operation completed OK appears. Click OK to close this message box.
Keyer Controls and Operation c. Type positive or negative absolute pixel values in the horizontal and vertical text boxes to position the image. The entered values are applied to the image’s placement by typing Enter, clicking in the other axis text box, or by clicking on the Apply button. Figure 48. Repositioned Image 4. If not satisfied with the result, click on the Reset button to return the image to the default position in the top, left-hand corner of the screen and try again. 5.
Section 2 — System Operations Previewing an Image You can use Framestore Loader to preview and image. Preview displays a full size version of the image on the PC screen. To preview an image: 1. Go to the Framestore Loader Main menu (Figure 41 on page 99). 2. Click on the Preview Image button to see a full size version (Figure 49). Figure 49. Preview Image 3.
Keyer Controls and Operation 2. Click on the Background Matte check box to open the Select Matte Color dialog box (Figure 50). Figure 50. Select Matte Color 3. The matte color can be selected in two ways: a. You can choose a pre-defined matte color by clicking on one of the labeled radio buttons. b. You can create a custom matte color by entering Y, Cb, and Cr Hex values in the labeled window areas.
Section 2 — System Operations Saving an Image to Disk To save the image currently loaded and displayed by Framestore Loader to disk, do the following: 1. Go to the Framestore Loader Main menu (Figure 41 on page 99). 2. Click on the Save Image to Disk button. The Save As dialog box will be displayed (Figure 51). Figure 51. Save As Dialog Box 3. Type in a file name and select a file type (.tif, .bmp, .hd), Note To save in .hd format, the image must be a full raster. Most .tif and .
Audio Controls and Operation Audio Controls and Operation This section covers the controls and operation of the standard Audio Control subpanel and the optional Audio Monitor subpanel in the M–2100 MCP. One Audio Processor (AP 1) is standard equipment. Audio Processors AP 2, AP 3, and AP 4 (SD systems only) are optional.
Section 2 — System Operations Audio Processor Delegation Audio Processor 1 (AP 1), the standard audio processor, is always under MCP control except during an AP Breakaway operation. It has no delegation button, as it is always delegated by default. To delegate control of the Audio Control subpanel or MCP to Audio Processors 2-4, the Audio Processor delegation buttons (AP 2, AP 3, AP 4) (Figure 53) are used.
Audio Controls and Operation High Tally State In high tally state, the crosspoint buttons, level adjustments (including setting of unity gain), and monitoring selections of the MCP are delegated to the single selected Audio Processor only, regardless of slave status. High tally is a push-and-hold function. To delegate panel control to a specific AP, push and hold the associated AP button. It will high tally indicating any of the adjustments or selections made on the panel will apply only to that AP.
Section 2 — System Operations vious Over (for this AP) is dropped. An Audio Over can only be selected from one of the four Audio Only sources in the Audio Control subpanel. Just one Over can be selected; two or more cannot be summed together. Selecting another Over drops the first. Re-selecting a selected Over drops the Over (toggle action). If more than one of the Audio Only buttons are pushed simultaneously, the lower numbered one (left side priority) is honored.
Audio Controls and Operation Audio Breakaway Audio (ABA) Control The system is in the Audio Breakaway Audio (ABA) mode when control is delegated to one Audio Processor, AP 2–4. The following operations are enabled for the selected Audio Processor: To Change or Select an Over Select the desired Pst or Pgm button in the Audio Control subpanel. Any previously selected Over is dropped. Re-selecting the same Over drops it (toggle off).
Section 2 — System Operations • If the source selected on either bus of AP 1 is not embedded, an attempt to switch to an embedded source on this bus on any of AP 2–AP 4 will be honored only if currently no other AP 2–AP 4 selects an embedded source on this bus. • If a transition on AP 1 includes an embedded source on the Program bus (or also Preset bus if flip-flop is enabled), then these APs will be included in the transition.
Audio Controls and Operation An audio breakaway, or the audio component of a married source, or an Audio Only, can be Stereo, L-Mono or R-Mono. To enable one of the modes, select the audio source in the delegated AP and press the Right (R-Mono), Left (L-Mono) or both buttons (Stereo). When this source is selected on a bus, the tally of the Left and Right buttons indicate the selection in effect the last time this source was updated. LMono or R-Mono high tallies the respective button.
Section 2 — System Operations If Pgm Trim/Level is enabled, the Pgm Level knob (and Ratio knob for the Program source if an Over is selected) is enabled. Pst Trim/Level enables adjustments using the Pst Level control. There is a level setting associated with each source on each bus, including the Only sources. Note If one of the level controls has not been enabled, turning it will result in a chirping sound, indicating it is not functional.
Audio Controls and Operation There is no method to adjust the Program or Preset level of all Audio Processors simultaneously (gang adjust) in Normal mode. Setting Audio Unity Gain The level of any audio crosspoint on any AP can be set to unity gain (0 dB) with the following procedure. Be sure to follow the button presses in the order they are given here. 1. Press and hold the AP button for the AP you wish to delegate. 2. Press and hold the Function button. 3.
Section 2 — System Operations The Primary/Over LED display shows the ratio of an Over to the Primary on either the Program or Preset bus for the delegated Audio Processor. Its bar graph display shows the relative values of Over to Primary audio. This display is delegated to Program or Preset with the following rules: • If there is not an Over selected on either bus, it is blank. • If the Over ratio adjustment is being performed, the display is delegated to this adjustment.
Audio Controls and Operation Cut Transition—Cut in Over only Conditions: • No change in audio Main sources • No Over currently on Program bus • Over is on Preset bus If the ratio associated with the Over source is greater than 50%, then the ratio is set to 50% immediately at cut-in time and is transitioned to the final ratio Over the fade to under period. This yields the effect of a constant Over level, with the main level fading under to its final level which is dictated by the ratio setting.
Section 2 — System Operations At the effective time of the transition cut (considering preroll, transition hold and transition now), the old Program Over source begins to ratio down to zero. This ratio transition occurs Over the FTU (fade-to-under) interval. At the end of this interval, the Program bus Over source is removed (its button lamp tallies low). The audible result is the fading out of the Over source and the fading back to full level of the Program main source over the FTU interval.
Audio Controls and Operation Cut Transition—Cut to New Over and Change Main Source Conditions: • Change in audio Main source • Over currently on Program bus • Over is on Preset bus Identical to cut an Over on and change main source: this audio cut is treated as a fade-fade and the ratios are not changed during the transition.
Section 2 — System Operations Over the FTU interval the ratio is transitioned from current ratio to zero, at which time the tally will be removed. The audible result is that over the FTU interval the Over source is faded down and the main source is faded up to full level. The tally of the removed Over will be delayed by the FTU interval.
Audio Controls and Operation Audio Level Monitoring Audio levels can be monitored locally on the MCP using the Transition Delay Time display above the Preroll/Transition button (Figure 56). Figure 56. Transition Delay Time Display -12 Transition Delay Time display showing audio level Transition Preroll Transition Hold Fade To Black Normally, audio monitoring in the Transition Delay Time display is delegated to Audio Processor 1.
Section 2 — System Operations Stereo Versus Left Versus Right When the selected audio channel is L-Mono or R-Mono, then that is the audio level setting displayed. When there is stereo audio, and both channels are set to the same audio level, the audio level setting is calculated based on one channel (as opposed to sum of the channel audio levels). When the stereo audio channel left and right audio levels are different, the level settings for both channels are displayed at 1/2 second intervals.
Audio Controls and Operation Audio Monitor Subpanel The optional Audio Monitor subpanel (Figure 57) provides control of the two external audio monitoring outputs, Monitor 1 and Monitor 2, available from audio connectors on the rear of the frame. The monitor source can be selected from Pst, Pgm or Off-Air and the volume adjusted or dimmed. Figure 57.
Section 2 — System Operations These buttons operate in the following fashion as radio buttons: • Selection of one deselects any of the other two that might be selected. • Buttons can be either off or high tally. • One of these buttons for a monitor must always be on. • Selecting a button that is already selected does not change the selection. Monitor Level Controls These control knobs are always enabled.
Using the Device Control Engine (DCE) Using the Device Control Engine (DCE) This section describes how to use the Device Control Engine (DCE) option with the M–2100. Installation and configuration information is contained in Section 2 – Installation of the M–2100 Installation and Service Manual. The DCE is a 3 RU electronics frame option which controls video tape recorders (VTRs). The DCE supports both Sony and Ampex RS-422 serial protocols. There are 6 serial ports provided in the standard configuration.
Section 2 — System Operations Main and Backup DCE Sources Unlike Profiles, which are configured as main/backup pairs, DCE backup sources are selected from the MCP. Therefore, sources configured for DCE machine control and selected as Main and Backup from the MCP, work as follows: • If any Aux (1–4) is the configured Machine Control bus, and if the Pst Main source is selected to the Aux (1–4) bus, the Machine Control button group can control that source.
Using the Device Control Engine (DCE) Play The Play button can be used while in Stop, Fast Forward, or Reverse mode. When the machine reaches the end of a tape, the machine either stops or rewinds depending on machine configuration. Play tallies off in either case. Stop Press the Stop button to place the machine into Stop or Still mode. The type of stop that will occur can be configured as either a full stop or a still (standby) when the DCE controlled crosspoint is programmed in Configuration Manager.
Section 2 — System Operations Forward Step/Fast Forward The Fast Forward button can be used while in Stop, Play, Fast Forward, or Rewind mode. Momentarily pressing the button steps the machine one frame forward (Forward Step mode). The button tallies high while the button is held. Stop Button tally is not affected. If the Fast Forward button is held for one second or greater the machine fastforwards. If the button is released, the VTR continues to fast-forward.
Using the Device Control Engine (DCE) Standby/Cue The term Standby denotes that the VTR has its heads spun up and it is ready to play. If the VTR being controlled is not in Standby mode, the Standby/Cue button tallies off. When a tape is in motion, Standby/Cue tallies low and the button has no effect. If the VTR is in Stop mode: If Standby/Cue tallies off, and is then pressed, the VTR will be brought to Standby mode and the button will tally low.
Section 2 — System Operations Using Routers The purpose of router integration is to allow input expansion. Sources that are available on the router can be assigned to crosspoints on the MCP. For the purposes of this discussion, the term sources is used to refer to sources that are available on the router. Integration between the Router and Profile and the M–2100 is accomplished through the optional Router/PDR Control subpanel and settings made in the Configuration Manager application during installation.
Using Routers Assigning Router Sources to Crosspoints The Name Preselect keypad may be used to assign router sources to crosspoints on the MCP’s Preset or Aux buses. There are some configuration parameters that must be set using the Configuration Manager application before router sources can be assigned to M–2100 crosspoints. These configuration parameters are summarized below. Note Name Preselect Keypad buttons do not tally.
Section 2 — System Operations Assignment Procedure Perform the following steps to assign a router source to an M–2100 crosspoint: 1. Check that the Clip button in the Function keypad is off to assign the subpanel to Router control. 2. Press the Clear button in the Function keypad to clear the Preselect display. (You may use the Clear button at any time if you make a mistake or wish to start over.) 3.
Using Profile Disk Recorders 4. If the source name is valid (green light is on), press a configured crosspoint on the assigned Preset or Aux bus to complete the assignment. The name that was entered in the Preselect display is then transferred to the Source Name display above the selected crosspoint and the crosspoint changes to that video. The Preselect display clears so the next source name can be entered.
Section 2 — System Operations Profile Clip Names In the Router/PDR Control subpanel, Profile clips with names longer than 8 characters will appear in the Preselect display truncated with a ~ symbol followed by a number (n). If a number of clips have the same first six characters the clips will be listed as clname~1, clname~2, etc. up to nine. When the number of clips with the same first six characters exceeds nine, the format will change to clname~~.
Using Profile Disk Recorders Main and Backup Profile Setup You can configure multiple Profiles with the M–2100. The Configuration Manager application on the PC supports up to 32 Profiles. Two of those 32 Profiles can be controlled by one M–2100 MCP at a time — one designated as the Main Profile — and the other as the Backup Profile (Figure 60 on page 139). In the Configuration Manager application, you assign two Main Profile channels to two crosspoint buttons.
Section 2 — System Operations Connecting Multiple FCMs to One or More Profiles(s) Only one FCM is assigned to control a Profile channel at any given time.
Using Profile Disk Recorders Playing Profile Clips Profile control functionality provides the operator and the automation system with a means to stack clips for sequential airing, or to view the names/durations of clips scheduled to go on-air. The Router/PDR Control subpanel (Figure 59 on page 134) is used to assign Profile clips to MCP crosspoints. The subpanel is used in conjunction with the Preset bus or Aux bus to make the assignments.
Section 2 — System Operations Clip Stack Display and Keypads The Clip Stack display (Figure 61 on page 141) consists of six stacked 8character displays showing the next six Profile clips that are ready to be aired. The current on-air clip is displayed only on the Source Name display above the Program bus. Each Clip Stack display entry is associated with one of the buttons in the Clip Stack keypad (Next, Next+1, etc.).
Using Profile Disk Recorders The Next/Next+n buttons will indicate by their tally state where clips can be inserted, replaced or deleted. Empty locations will be at the bottom of the Clip Stack Display and the corresponding Next/Next+n button will not tally (no delete). For insert and replace operations, the Next/Next+n buttons associated with the first empty location and the occupied clip locations will show low tally.
Section 2 — System Operations 2. Select the Insert Clip button to enter Insert Clip mode. (Insert Clip button high tallies.) 3. Press one of the Next buttons (tallied either high or low) in the Clip Stack Keypad. This replaces the clip name associated with the Next button with the clip name shown in the Preselect Display and moves the associated clip (and those below it) down one position. Insert Clip is a toggle function, when it is at high tally, press again to exit Insert Clip mode.
Using Profile Disk Recorders Profile Control Example In this example you will add a clip name, PSA0012A, into the Next position in the Clip Stack Display. Table 11. Profile Control Example Button Press Button Location Action Clip Function Keypad Enter Profile mode. Name Preselect Keypad enabled for clip name entry. Clear Function Keypad Preselect Display and Valid indicator are cleared. Insert Clip Function Keypad Puts Clip Stack Display in insert mode.
Section 2 — System Operations Using Machine Control with the Profile Use the Machine Control buttons to control Profiles manually. Control is enabled for a source if so configured, and if that source is selected on the appropriate configured bus. Only one bus (Preset or any Aux) can be configured as the machine control selection bus. Profiles may also be controlled automatically during transitions.
Using Profile Disk Recorders All of the Machine Control buttons and tally operate the same way they do for a VTR, with the exception being the use of the Mark-in and Standby buttons as described below: • Since Profile clips are typically played in their entirety, there is no need to mark-in a clip to its initial playback position. • The Standby Function does not apply to a Profile since there are no heads that spin-up or spin-down after a period of time.
Section 2 — System Operations Reverse Step/Rewind Momentarily pressing the Rewind button steps the clip one frame backward. The tally blinks while the button is held. If the button is held for one second or greater the clip will begin to fastrewind and will continue to rewind even if the button is released. If the button continues to be held for approximately one more second, a faster rewind speed is activated. While the button is held, it high tallies.
Using the Transition Logging Tool Auto Preroll Transition An Auto Preroll Transition mode is available using the Rewind and Fast Forward buttons. This mode enables Profile linked sources (clips) to transition from Preset to Program automatically based on remaining time. When the remaining time of the current source times out, a Profile linked Pst source in Auto Preroll mode will begin rolling automatically to Program.
Section 2 — System Operations Installing the Application The Transition Logging Tool application comes on the software CD supplied with the M–2100 system or software upgrade. Instructions for installing the software are given in Section 3 – Software Installation and Maintenance in the M-2100 Installation and Service Manual. Using the Window Controls The Window Menu (Figure 63) has the standard Windows manipulation controls. You can display multiple windows in either Tile Horizontally or Cascade modes.
Using the Transition Logging Tool File Menu Choose any of the following tasks from the File menu (Figure 64). Figure 64. Transition Logging File Menu New Opens a new Main Application logging window. Save Durations Record As A Duration Record is the currently viewed record. Save the viewed data to a file for use by an external application. It saves the Duration Records in text (.txt) format, or the delimited format (.spr) for use in spreadsheet applications.
Section 2 — System Operations Exit Close the Transition Log Tool. Getting Help Several forms of help are available. From the menu bar Help drop-down selection, you can invoke: Search For Help On — Access the Windows 95 Help Topics dialog box to enter the online help system. About TransLog — Get the software application version number and copy- right notice. Context sensitive help is available for most online screens, menus, and dialog boxes.
Using the Transition Logging Tool Initiating/Stopping Transition Logging The FCM Logging Control dialog box (Figure 65) is used to enable or disable background logging for each available channel (FCM) in your system. Figure 65. FCM Logging Control Dialog Box The FCM Logging Control dialog box displays the status for each FCM as one of the following: Available — The FCM is not currently logging, and had not been previously selected for logging.
Section 2 — System Operations Logging Disrupted Error Messages You can get error messages when logging to the database if the logging is disrupted for some reason other than the Stop button being pressed for the desired FCM. The following message may be displayed: Logging Disrupted This error condition can be invoked if the logging FCM is re-booted, or power is interrupted, etc. To recover from this error condition click the Start button for the disrupted FCM.
Using the Transition Logging Tool To refine your records selection, you can focus on a range of records based on time and date. Click on the View/Time and Date menu to invoke the Show Log Time and Date dialog box (Figure 66 on page 156). The left pane lists all configured channel names. You can branch to year/ month/day records in a similar fashion as you would expand file directories using Microsoft Explorer. The requested transition records are displayed in the right pane of the main application window.
Section 2 — System Operations 3. Make sure the correct window of time is selected. The window of time is a combination of left pane FCM year/month/day selections, plus selections made in the Show Log Time and Date dialog box. The current window of time selected is displayed at the lower left of the FCM window in the Status bar. The Status bar display begins with the term Filter= . and includes the viewing Log dates, and possibly the times as well.
Using the Transition Logging Tool 3. Click the > button in the Start box to set/display the day. 4. Set the time by highlighting the displayed time and typing over it. Enter a End time/date: 1. Select the month and year from their respective drop-down list boxes. 2. Select a day from the displayed calendar. 3. Click the > button in the End box to set/display the day. 4. Set the time by highlighting the displayed time and typing over it.
Section 2 — System Operations All — View records based on all control types. Automat — View records where the event was started automatically via the automation system. CntlPnl — View records where the event was started manually by the Control Panel. TMATTE — View records where the transition resulted in a Transition Matte condition. LOS — View records where the transition resulted in a Loss Of Signal condition. FTB — View records where the transition resulted in a Fade-To-Black (FTB) condition.
Using the Transition Logging Tool The source types are listed below. • All - Select all sources. • Main Video • Video Key 1 • Video Key 2 • Video Key 3 • Video Key 4 • AP 1 Audio Source • AP 1 Audio Over • AP 2 audio source • AP 2 audio Over • AP 3 audio source • AP 3 audio Over • AP 4 audio source • AP 4 audio Over • Squeeze Back Uncheck All — Unchecks all checked source types. This is a convenience feature to aid in the selecting of one or two selections.
Section 2 — System Operations View Records Based on Source Names From the View/Columns/SourceNames dialog box (Figure 69), select a source name to be included in the transition records view. The source names may be factory supplied (as shown below), created in Configuration Manager, or linked source names (Router or Profile). Figure 69. View SourceName Selection You can search for source names with the Source Name Selection field.
Using the Transition Logging Tool Search Operator Descriptions Use the operators given in Table 12 to narrow your search field criteria. Table 12.
Section 2 — System Operations Sorting Transition Records Use the Sort Menu (Figure 70) to select sorting criteria, in alpha numeric form, for the viewed transition records. Figure 70. Sort Menu Place a checkmark next to the desired menu item you wish to sort by. A checkmark next to Ascending causes that column of data to be sorted from earliest-to-latest values. Uncheck Ascending to sort in descending order (latest-to-earliest values). Only one menu item may be checked at a time.
Using the Transition Logging Tool Using the Comments Editor Select a Comment, then click on Edit/Comments to invoke the Comments Editor dialog box (Figure 71). Comments (located in the Main Application window Comments column (Figure 63 on page 150) may be either created or edited. A maximum of forty characters may be used. Note A right pane field must be selected in order to invoke the Comments Editor or the selection is grayed-out. Figure 71. Comments Editor To Edit a Comment 1.
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Glossary 1080i An abbreviated term for a high definition digital video signal as defined by SMPTE 274M. 1080i signals have 1920 pixels per horizontal line, 1080 active lines, and are interlace with two fields per frame. 720p An abbreviated term for a high definition digital video signal as defined by SMPTE 296M. 720p signals have 1280 pixels per horizontal line, 720 active lines, and are progressive scan. Analog Use of a continuously variable signal to convey information.
Glossary Audio Processing Channels (APs) One AP is supplied in the standard configuration. It is named AP–1. There are three optional Audio Processing Channels. They are named AP–2, AP–3, and AP–4. Each channel consists of an additional Audio Matrix/Mixer module. Background Video The Program or Preset video. Called background because it is the full frame video which is a background to all keys, except if SqueezeBack is enabled and used. See SqueezeBack™.
Glossary 2) A Manual Control Panel button that is lit, but not at full brightness. This usually indicates that the function is preset, rather than on-air. Component Video A video signal that keeps color and luminance information separate. RGB; Y, R-Y, B-Y; and Y, Cr, Cb are examples of component video. Button Tally Transitions Most buttons will transition from tally off to on, and from on to off, when the button is pressed down. Some buttons allow special operations while they are held down.
Glossary Digital Use of discrete signal levels that correspond to logic 1 or 0 to convey information. Digital Television (DTV) The digital television broadcasting system that replaces analog television. DTV includes both HDTV and SDTV broadcast in digital form using MPEG-2 compression for video, AC-3 compression for multi-channel audio, and 8-VSB modulation for digital terrestrial transmission. Dissolve A mix between two pictures in which one gradually replaces the other.
Glossary G Fill In video keying, the fill insert video is the video inserted into the hole cut by the key source. Gain The Clip and Gain adjustments control the key control signal amplitude, offset, and edge quality of a key effect. The Gain control affects the amplitude and the hardness/softness of the edge. The Clip control affects the offset of the key signal.
Glossary I Knobs Any of the rotating adjustments on the MCP. There no physical stops for these, so when a logical limit of rotation is reached (in either direction), a “chirp” sound is emitted to alert the operator (if so configured). If the operator continues to attempt to rotate past a limit, the panel will emit continued chirps. Interlace A system of video scanning where the odd and even numbered lines of a picture are presented consecutively as two separate interleaved fields.
Glossary Loss Of Signal (LOS) Matte Matte The LOS matte, if configured, may be automatically invoked if an On-Air video signal is lost. This matte may be custom defined by the user; otherwise the default color of black is used. Also known as matte fill. This flat color signal is one of the two choices of fill for a key and has adjustments for hue, saturation and luminance values. Matte background refers to a full screen matte fill used as a program or preset background.
Glossary MPEG-2 A video compression mechanism employed by DTV to fit the digital data into an existing 6 MHz bandwidth transmission channel. A picture element. A pixel is a digital sample of the color intensity values of a picture at a single point. Preroll O On-Air Refers to signals being output from the switcher PGM bus. P PANIC Programmable Application Non-specific Integrated Circuit. PC/API Personal Computer/Application Programming Interface.
Glossary Primary Channel All MCP control information is passed to the Frame that has been selected as Primary using the Channel Control Subpanel. The Primary Channel supplies all MCP Tally except for the Channel Control Subpanel. This tally can be the result of operator MCP activity as well as automation control of the Primary Channel. If there is no Primary Channel, there can be no Secondary Channels, and MCP tally (with the exception of the Channel Control Subpanel) goes dark.
Glossary Serial Digital Video Passing video data bits in serial form (one bit after another), along a single wire. High Definition serial digital (1080i and 720p as defined by SMPTE 292M) operates at 1.485 GHz (2 x 74.25 MHz x 10 bits). In comparison, Standard Definition serial digital video (SMPTE 259M) operates at 270 MHz (2 x 13.5 MHz x 10 bits). Serializer A device that converts parallel digital information to serial. Shaped Video Any video that has been shaped, or multiplied, by a key signal.
Glossary Television An electric transmission and reception of transient visual images, usually together with associated sound. Television generally involves the broadcast of information from one location to many locations. U Unshaped Video Any video that has not been shaped by a key signal. Fill inputs to the M–2100 can be shaped or unshaped. Unshaped fill inputs are shaped during key processing. Transition A change from one video/audio to another video/audio.
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Index A B A/V/C Processing frame, HD Frame Module Locations 23 overview 22 A/V/C Processing Frame, SD Frame Module Locations 20 overview 20 Audio Breakaway Audio 115 Embedded Audio Source 115 monitoring 125 Ratio Control 119 Ratio Profiles 120 Audio Control Left buttons 116 left/right channel adjustment 118 PGM LVL controls 117 PST LVL controls 117 Right buttons 116 Audio Monitoring AIR Button 127 DIM Buttons 128 Monitor Level Controls 128 PGM Button 127 PST Button 127 Audio Only 113 Audio Only PGM Button
Index D Device Control Engine 19 operation 129 documentation online 2 Drop Shadow Button 73 Dual Keyer Module 14 E External button 74 F FAQ database 2 Framestore features 95 operation 97 software 96 frequently asked questions 2 FTB Audio/Video Only 50 breakaway 57 operation options 56 FTB (Fade To Black) button 55 Function button calibrating lever arm 60 inverting audio phase 117 set keyer defaults 75 setting audio unity gain 112 SqueezeBack selections 80 to assign channel control 35 uses for 65 using au
Index options 14 Standard Definition features list 11 Typical System Application 29 Video 25 Machine Control 146 buttons 147 Forward Step/Fast Forward 148 Play 147 Reverse Step/Rewind 148 Stop 147 MANual Button 58 Manual Control Panel 26, 32 Subpanel locations 26 Matte Button 71 Mattes configuring crosspoints 76 protecting 76 setting default settings 72 Mini Master Control Panel (MMCP) 17, 28 multichannel 16 control 33 N Name Preselect Keypad clip names 143 Next Transition button 51 Non-synchronous source
Index System PC 15 T Wipe Patterns 61 Wipe Preview 62 Wipes without lever arm subpanel 63 Transition Delay Display 54 Transition Lever Arm 58 calibration 59 Transition logging 15 Transition Logging Tool 149 Current Logging Transition Record Viewing Errors 155 Date Formats 149 File Menu 151 Getting Help 152 Initiating/Stopping Transition Logging 153 Logging Disrupted Error Messages 154 Making Logging Status Changes 153 Opening Multiple Windows 154 Show Log Time and Date 156 Starting the Application for th
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