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Imagestore 750
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  • Page 1 Imagestore 750 User Manual M872-9900-200 © September-2008 Software version 2.0 Miranda Technologies Inc. Tel: +44 (0) 1491 820000 Fax: +44 (0) 1491 820001 Email: uksales@miranda.com Web: www.miranda.com...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 1999-2008 Miranda Technologies Inc. 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 Inc. Printed in Canada.

  • Page 3: Preface

    Miranda's liability for any cause, including breach of contract, breach of warranty, or negligence, with respect to products sold by it, is limited to repair or replacement by Miranda, at its sole discretion. The current pricing structure for this service is available from Miranda Technologies Inc.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Notices

    To avoid fire hazard, use only the fuse type and rating specified for Imagestore 750. 6. Do not operate in wet/damp conditions. To avoid electrical shock, do not operate Imagestore 750 in wet or damp conditions. Page 4 Miranda Technologies Inc.

  • Page 5: Product Damage Precautions

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Preface 7. Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere. To avoid injury or fire hazard, do not operate Imagestore 750 in an explosive atmosphere. Product Damage Precautions 8. Provide proper ventilation. To prevent Imagestore 750 overheating, provide proper ventilation.

  • Page 6: Scope Of The Manual

    Presmaster User Manual Part No. 01232 MCS User Manual Part No. 01033 Textbuilder User Manual Part No. 02735 Intuition User Manual Part No. 03457 Electronic copies of the manuals are available from the Miranda website at: http://www.miranda.com Page 6 Miranda Technologies Inc.

  • Page 7: Symbols And Conventions

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Preface Symbols and Conventions Front panel control of Imagestore 750 is achieved using a four-position joystick in conjunction with prompts from the display. Where reference is made to a joystick input the legend of the position will be...

  • Page 8: Contacts

    Preface Imagestore 750 User Manual Contacts For technical assistance, please contact your nearest Miranda Technical Support centre: Americas (9:00am - 9:00pm EST) Telephone +1-800-224-7882 Fax: +1-514-335-1614 techsupp@miranda.com Europe, Middle East, Africa, UK (9:00am - 6:00pm GMT) Telephone +44 (0) 1491 820222 Fax: +44 (0) 1491 820002 eurotech@miranda.com...

  • Page 9: Manual Structure

    Overview The overview provides an introduction to the Miranda Technologies Inc. Imagestore 750 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.

  • Page 10: Graphics Co-Processor

    Preface Imagestore 750 User Manual Graphics Co-Processor This section describes how to configure the Imagestore 750 for use with a Miranda Graphics Co-Processor, such as the Imagestore Intuition+ Graphics Co-Processor and Miranda VertigoXG Graphics Processor. Imagestore 750 Web Page This section provides a description of the features available on the Imagestore 750 Web Page, which is hosted on the unit.

  • Page 11: Dolby Decode/Encode

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Preface Dolby Decode/Encode This section contains information relating to the Imagestore 750 Dolby options (Dolby E decode/encode and Dolby Digital (AC3) encode). Up-Mix This section contains information relating to the Imagestore 750 Up-Mix option (stereo to 5.1-surround).
  • Page 12 Preface Imagestore 750 User Manual Page 12 Miranda Technologies Inc.

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    Overview ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 9 Front Panel Operations ------------------------------------------------------ 9 RCP Operations --------------------------------------------------------------- 9 Audio Mix files------------------------------------------------------------------ 9 Emergency Alert System ---------------------------------------------------- 9 Graphics Co-Processor -----------------------------------------------------10 Imagestore 750 Web Page ------------------------------------------------10 Installation----------------------------------------------------------------------10 Support -------------------------------------------------------------------------10 Imagestore Specifications--------------------------------------------------10 Standard Mixfiles -------------------------------------------------------------10 Dolby Decode/Encode ------------------------------------------------------11...
  • Page 14 Table of Contents Imagestore 750 User Manual Overview Introduction ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 35 Applications---------------------------------------------------------------------- 35 Concept--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 36 Main Inputs / Outputs ------------------------------------------------------- 36 Block Diagram ---------------------------------------------------------------- 38 Video Architecture ----------------------------------------------------------- 39 Video Standards---------------------------------------------------------------- 40 Getting Started------------------------------------------------------------------ 41 Applying Power --------------------------------------------------------------- 41 Boot-Up Sequence ---------------------------------------------------------- 41...
  • Page 15 Imagestore 750 User Manual Table of Contents Opening Screen --------------------------------------------------------------53 Operate ---------------------------------------------------------------------------54 Set Inputs ----------------------------------------------------------------------54 Set Inputs Menu Tree ----------------------------------------------------54 Pass SDI---------------------------------------------------------------------56 Colour Field 1 --------------------------------------------------------------56 Colour Field 2 --------------------------------------------------------------56 Colour Field 3 --------------------------------------------------------------56 Test Pattern 1 --------------------------------------------------------------56 Test Pattern 2 --------------------------------------------------------------56...
  • Page 16 Table of Contents Imagestore 750 User Manual Play Forward --------------------------------------------------------------- 70 Play Backward ------------------------------------------------------------- 70 Run Sequence ------------------------------------------------------------- 71 DVE Mode ------------------------------------------------------------------ 71 Bypass ------------------------------------------------------------------ 71 None (Delay) ---------------------------------------------------------- 71 Enabled ----------------------------------------------------------------- 71 DVE Configurations------------------------------------------------------- 72 DVE 1 Input----------------------------------------------------------------- 73...
  • Page 17 Imagestore 750 User Manual Table of Contents Clip --------------------------------------------------------------------85 Gain -------------------------------------------------------------------85 Transparency -------------------------------------------------------86 Typical CGT Values-----------------------------------------------86 Cut To/Fr Blk-----------------------------------------------------------86 Cut From Blk-----------------------------------------------------------86 Cut To Blk --------------------------------------------------------------86 Fade To/Fr Blk --------------------------------------------------------86 Fade From Blk---------------------------------------------------------86 Fade To Blk ------------------------------------------------------------87 FTB Rate ---------------------------------------------------------------87...
  • Page 18 Table of Contents Imagestore 750 User Manual Preview Select Menu Tree---------------------------------------------- 95 Clean Select------------------------------------------------------------------- 96 Clean Select Menu Tree------------------------------------------------- 96 Monitor Select ---------------------------------------------------------------- 97 Monitor Select Menu Tree ---------------------------------------------- 97 Audio ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 99 Audio Menu Tree---------------------------------------------------------- 99 Cut A/B---------------------------------------------------------------- 110...
  • Page 19 Imagestore 750 User Manual Table of Contents GPI Output ----------------------------------------------------------- 119 Miscellaneous --------------------------------------------------------------- 120 Miscellaneous Menu Tree --------------------------------------------- 120 GPI Delay------------------------------------------------------------- 120 Emer To Air (Emergency To Air)-------------------------------- 121 Emer From Air (Emergency From Air)------------------------- 121 EAS On --------------------------------------------------------------- 121...
  • Page 20 Table of Contents Imagestore 750 User Manual 2D DVE (PVW)------------------------------------------------------ 135 DSK 1 ----------------------------------------------------------------- 135 DSK 2 ----------------------------------------------------------------- 135 DSK 3 ----------------------------------------------------------------- 136 DSK 4 ----------------------------------------------------------------- 136 Preview Select ------------------------------------------------------ 136 Clean Select --------------------------------------------------------- 136 Monitor Select ------------------------------------------------------- 136 Audio ------------------------------------------------------------------ 136...
  • Page 21 Imagestore 750 User Manual Table of Contents References---------------------------------------------------------------- 146 Ext Ref Locked ------------------------------------------------------ 146 Source----------------------------------------------------------------- 146 Standard -------------------------------------------------------------- 146 AES ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 147 Pair nL, Pair nR ----------------------------------------------------- 147 Clocks ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 147 74 MHz Clk----------------------------------------------------------- 147 54 MHz Clk----------------------------------------------------------- 147 27 MHz Clk----------------------------------------------------------- 147...
  • Page 22 Table of Contents Imagestore 750 User Manual SYS 3.3V------------------------------------------------------------------ 155 SYS 2.5V------------------------------------------------------------------ 155 SYS 1.8V------------------------------------------------------------------ 155 SYS 1.2V------------------------------------------------------------------ 155 DVE 12V ------------------------------------------------------------------ 155 DVE 2.5V------------------------------------------------------------------ 155 DVE 1.8V------------------------------------------------------------------ 155 DVE 1.2V------------------------------------------------------------------ 155 PSU A---------------------------------------------------------------------- 155 PSU B---------------------------------------------------------------------- 155 FAN 1 SPEED ----------------------------------------------------------- 156...
  • Page 23 System Setup Menu Tree --------------------------------------------- 166 Set Standard-------------------------------------------------------------- 170 Set Reference ------------------------------------------------------------ 170 Adjusting Reference Timing-------------------------------------- 171 Timing Delay Through the Imagestore 750 ------------------ 173 Pass Close Cap---------------------------------------------------------- 174 Serial Comms ------------------------------------------------------------ 175 Baud Rate ------------------------------------------------------------ 175 Protocol --------------------------------------------------------------- 175...
  • Page 24 Table of Contents Imagestore 750 User Manual DSK3 --------------------------------------------------------------- 179 DSK4 --------------------------------------------------------------- 179 Keyer Release ------------------------------------------------------ 179 Disabled ----------------------------------------------------------- 179 Enabled ------------------------------------------------------------ 179 Keyer Status --------------------------------------------------------- 179 Fill & Key Input ------------------------------------------------------ 180 Fill-1/Key-1 -------------------------------------------------------- 180 Fill-2/Key-2 -------------------------------------------------------- 180 Fill-3/Key-3 -------------------------------------------------------- 180...
  • Page 25 Imagestore 750 User Manual Table of Contents Rate -------------------------------------------------------------------- 193 DSKn ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 194 Input Source --------------------------------------------------------- 194 Load File -------------------------------------------------------------- 195 Position File ---------------------------------------------------------- 196 Horizontal Crop------------------------------------------------------ 197 Vertical Crop --------------------------------------------------------- 198 Save File-------------------------------------------------------------- 200 Clip Gain & Transparency ---------------------------------------- 201...
  • Page 26 Table of Contents Imagestore 750 User Manual Audio Mix Files Introduction -------------------------------------------------------------------- 217 Mix Files ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 219 Sources------------------------------------------------------------------------- 219 Gain Types -------------------------------------------------------------------- 220 ZERO_XP-------------------------------------------------------------------- 220 UNITY_XP ------------------------------------------------------------------- 220 A_DATA_XP/B_DATA_XP ---------------------------------------------- 221 A_XP/B_XP ----------------------------------------------------------------- 221 A_CUT_XP/B_CUT_XP -------------------------------------------------- 221 VO1_XP/VO3_XP---------------------------------------------------------- 221 VO1_PREVIEW_XP/VO3_PREVIEW_XP--------------------------- 221...
  • Page 27 Imagestore 750 User Manual Table of Contents Mixfile Mapping --------------------------------------------------------------- 236 Emergency Alert System EAS Overview----------------------------------------------------------------- 237 Imagestore EAS Option----------------------------------------------------- 237 EAS Crawl Templates ------------------------------------------------------- 238 Triggering EAS---------------------------------------------------------------- 240 Control of EAS via the Front Panel -------------------------------------- 241 EAS Receivers-------------------------------------------------------------- 241...
  • Page 28 Revert------------------------------------------------------------------------- 266 Installation Ventilation---------------------------------------------------------------------- 269 Power Requirements -------------------------------------------------------- 269 Environment ------------------------------------------------------------------- 269 Imagestore 750 Rear Panel Connections ------------------------------ 270 Overview --------------------------------------------------------------------- 270 Serial Digital Video Inputs / Outputs----------------------------------- 270 Video Relay Bypass ------------------------------------------------------- 271 REF IN------------------------------------------------------------------------ 272 LAN 1-2----------------------------------------------------------------------- 273...
  • Page 29 Imagestore 750 User Manual Table of Contents Connection LTC ------------------------------------------------------------ 282 Mains Input ------------------------------------------------------------------ 283 Support Product Support -------------------------------------------------------------- 285 Warranty and Non-Warranty Repairs---------------------------------- 285 Obsolescence --------------------------------------------------------------- 285 Upgrades --------------------------------------------------------------------- 285 Service Visits ---------------------------------------------------------------- 286 Equipment Loans----------------------------------------------------------- 286 Training ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 286...
  • Page 30 Table of Contents Imagestore 750 User Manual 12 channel pass-through ---------------------------------------------- 299 Group sensitive previewing ------------------------------------------- 299 Pass-through Mixfiles ------------------------------------------------------- 299 16chn_emb_pass.mix----------------------------------------------------- 299 16chn_AES_pass.mix ---------------------------------------------------- 300 32chn_AES_pass.mix ---------------------------------------------------- 300 16 Channel AB Mixfiles ----------------------------------------------------- 300 16chn_AB.mix -------------------------------------------------------------- 301 16chn_AB_eply.mix ------------------------------------------------------- 301 16chn_AES_AB.mix------------------------------------------------------- 301...
  • Page 31 Imagestore 750 User Manual Table of Contents Delay Banks for DVE Compensation ------------------------------- 327 8 Channel Pass-through ----------------------------------------------- 327 7.1 Mixfile Variants--------------------------------------------------------- 328 7.1_dualVO.mix---------------------------------------------------------- 328 7.1_VO_eply.mix -------------------------------------------------------- 328 7.1_ AES_eply.mix------------------------------------------------------ 328 7.1_IntuitionVO.mix ----------------------------------------------------- 329 7.1 Mixfile Modes----------------------------------------------------------- 329 Mode 1: Standard 7.1 AB mix ---------------------------------------- 329...
  • Page 32 Table of Contents Imagestore 750 User Manual Dolby Module Types ------------------------------------------------------ 351 Dolby Decode Module ------------------------------------------------- 351 Dolby E Encoder Module---------------------------------------------- 352 Dolby Digital Encoder Module --------------------------------------- 352 Dolby Processing Times ------------------------------------------------- 354 Dolby Module Firmware Upgrading------------------------------------ 355 Dolby Front Panel Display Items --------------------------------------- 355...
  • Page 33 Imagestore 750 User Manual Table of Contents Room Type---------------------------------------------------------------- 370 Dolby Mix Mode---------------------------------------------------------- 370 Lt/Rt Center Mix Level ------------------------------------------------- 371 Lt/Rt Surround Mix Level ---------------------------------------------- 371 Lo/Ro Center Mix Level ------------------------------------------------ 371 Lo/Ro Surround Mix Level--------------------------------------------- 372 Dolby Surround EX...
  • Page 34 Table of Contents Imagestore 750 User Manual Product Codes ---------------------------------------------------------------- 385 Up-Mix Kit Code ------------------------------------------------------------ 385 Up-Mix Upgrade Code ---------------------------------------------------- 385 Technical Specifications---------------------------------------------------- 386 Passthrough Mode--------------------------------------------------------- 386 Up-Mix Mode---------------------------------------------------------------- 387 From Metadata Mode ----------------------------------------------------- 387 AutoMAX Mode ---------------------------------------------------------- 388 Up-Mix Processing Times------------------------------------------------ 388...

  • Page 35: Overview

    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 750 and this section describes the purpose and features of each enhancement.

  • Page 36: Concept

    Overview Imagestore 750 User Manual Concept Imagestore 750 is set up for operation where an A/B video mixer is followed by four keyers arranged in series as shown in the dual-channel arrangement below. PROGRAM CHANNEL KEYER1 KEYER2 KEYER3 KEYER4 MIXER...
  • Page 37 Imagestore 750 User Manual Overview • 4 RJ45 Serial Comms Ports • 4 RS485 Metadata inputs/outputs • GPIO/LTC port • Video Relay Bypass across 2 of the Outputs These Input / Output Connections are shown in the diagram below: SCSI-style connector...

  • Page 38: Block Diagram

    Overview Imagestore 750 User Manual Block Diagram Main signal paths within the Imagestore 750 unit are shown below: RELAY BYPASS AUDIO 16 Ch AES OUT AUDIO 16 Ch AES IN SCSI SCSI CONNR CONNR AUDIO PROCESSING EMBD AUDIO LINE FIFOS...

  • Page 39: Video Architecture

    Video Architecture Each of the 2 video channel blocks within the Imagestore 750 contains an AB Mixer and 4 Keyers, overlaying either internal or external media onto background video (from 4 stores and/or up to 3 external Fill/Key inputs).

  • Page 40: Video Standards

    PGM channel for partially branded output. Audio processing is done in parallel. Video Standards Imagestore 750 supports SMPTE 259M 270Mb/s and SMPTE 292M 1.485Gb/s at the following resolutions: 525i/59.94 Hz SMPTE 259M-1997...

  • Page 41: Getting Started

    Applying Power Before applying power, ensure that the USB port does not contain a USB stick. Each of the two power supply units (PSU) on the Imagestore 750 contains a power switch accessible by removing the front facia. The product should be connected to the mains via an appropriate circuit breaker on each circuit.

  • Page 42: Facilities And Features

    DOS formatted. Miranda Technologies Inc. also provides an image transfer and management system for Imagestore 750. The Xplorer software uses a local area network to connect the workstation to a number of Miranda Technologies Inc.'s image and audio insertion products. Details of Xplorer are contained in a separate manual user guide.
  • Page 43 The maximum animation length is dependent upon the screen-size of the images, the playout memory installed in the Imagestore 750 (512MB or 2GB) and the amount of that memory allocated to the associated keyer. There are four video stores, which may be used to hold text, stills or moving logos.

  • Page 44: Ab Mixer

    RS422/RS232, as well as GPI. Mechanical Bypass In the event of power loss to the Imagestore 750, or failure of both internal power supplies, the mechanical video relay bypass routes the serial digital “background signal” “A In” directly to the Program output “PGM” and “C In”...

  • Page 45: Dve (Pgm And Pvw)

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Overview 2D DVE (PGM and PVW) Both of the 2D DVE licence options provide the Imagestore 750 with independent control of DVE sequences on Program (PGM) and Preview (PVW) channels. The IS-750-DVE option enables a single DVE window per channel, and the IS-750-DVE-DUAL option enables two DVE windows per channel.

  • Page 46: Embedded Digital Audio Mixer

    Embedded Digital Audio Mixer The optional Easysound digital audio mixer (IS-750-Audio6 or IS-750- Audio16) can be enabled within Imagestore 750 and is designed to add voice- overs, jingles and other audio inserts over a program soundtrack at transmission. Easysound can also accept audio from AES/EBU sources, as well as embedded audio from the Imagestore's background video input.

  • Page 47: Options

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Overview Options Status information regarding the options included with each Imagestore 750 can be accessed from the front panel display, using the panel control keys as described later in this guide. The following table lists the options with their identifying codes and briefly describes the purpose.
  • Page 48 IS-750-DOLBY-ENCD-UPG +1 Dolby Digital (AC3) encoder upgrade IS-750-UMX-UPG +1 Up-Mix module upgrade The Imagestore 750 LOGO is a branding-only product. From a hardware perspective, it is identical to the standard Imagestore 750; however the following features are disabled: • AB mixing •...

  • Page 49: Checking Installed Options

    Up-Mix module options require that a Dolby carrier board also be fitted. Whist the carrier-board and module options may be retro-fitted to older Imagestore 750 units, please note if the RS485 ports are not present then metadata input/output will not be possible via these ports.
  • Page 50 Dolby Digital (AC3) encoder modules Upmix:n n x Up-Mix modules Note: C & D Inputs, clean feed and monitor feed are enabled by default for the Imagestore 750. They are disabled for the Imagestore 750 LOGO Inserter. Page 50 Miranda Technologies Inc.

  • Page 51: Front Panel Operations

    Front Panel Operations Front Panel Operations This section of the manual explains, on a task-by-task basis, the operation of an Imagestore 750 using only the front panel controls. Each task is fully detailed, making reference to other sections unnecessary. Controls All Imagestore 750 operational and configuration features can be monitored and controlled from the front panel of the unit using the joystick and display.

  • Page 52: Front Panel Tallies

    Front Panel Operations Imagestore 750 User Manual Where there are more options available than there is room for on the display, the symbols are used to indicate that other options exist to the left and right respectively. Using the appropriate joystick move will reveal those options.

  • Page 53: Opening Screen

    The Imagestore 750 menu has two branches: • Operate • Setup From the opening screen with Operate displayed press enter. Note: If the unit is purchased as an Imagestore 750 LOGO Inserter then the front panel will show ‘IS750L 2.0’. Miranda Technologies Inc. Page 53...

  • Page 54: Operate

    Front Panel Operations Imagestore 750 User Manual Operate Set Inputs Select Operate, Set Inputs. Set Inputs Menu Tree Operate Set Inputs Pass SDI Colour Field 1 Colour Field 2 Colour Field 3 Test Pattern 1 Test Pattern 2 Pass SDI...
  • Page 55 Imagestore 750 User Manual Front Panel Operations Test Pattern 1 Test Pattern 2 Pass SDI Colour Field 1 Colour Field 2 Colour Field 3 Test Pattern 1 Test Pattern 2 Fill-1 Pass SDI Colour Field 1 Colour Field 2 Colour Field 3...

  • Page 56: Pass Sdi

    Front Panel Operations Imagestore 750 User Manual The factory default setting for each input is Pass-SDI, although any of the three colour fields or two test patterns can be selected instead. Using the front panel control joystick controls ( enter) select the input you wish to modify and select the setting that you wish this input to take.

  • Page 57: Input Masks

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Front Panel Operations Input Masks Select Operate, Input Masks. Input Masks Menu Tree Operate Input Masks Left Right Bottom Left Right Bottom Left Right Bottom Left Right Bottom Fill-1 Left Miranda Technologies Inc. Page 57...
  • Page 58 Front Panel Operations Imagestore 750 User Manual Right Bottom Key-1 Left Right Bottom Fill-2 Left Right Bottom Key-2 Left Right Bottom This option allows a rectangular mask to be applied onto each physical SDI input. To adjust the input mask values for an input, select it using the joystick arrows , and press enter.

  • Page 59: Left

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Front Panel Operations Left Selects the left-most extent of the mask. Value ranges from 0 to Right. Right Selects the right-most extent of the mask. Value ranges from Left to the width of the active picture (which changes depending upon the video standard).

  • Page 60: Colour Fields

    Front Panel Operations Imagestore 750 User Manual Colour Fields Select Operate, Colour Fields. Colour Fields Menu Tree Operate Colour Fields Colour Field 1 RGB 0 <> 100% Colour Field 2 RGB 0 <> 100% Colour Field 3 RGB 0 <> 100%...

  • Page 61: Standard Colours

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Front Panel Operations Standard Colours Colour Red (%) Green (%) Blue (%) White Yellow Cyan Green Magenta Blue Black One of two built-in test patterns may also be selected to replace SDI input for A and B inputs.

  • Page 62: Mix A Input

    This option is used to select the input source (SDI, colour field or test pattern – see page 54) that will become the Mix A Input for the AB Video mixer. The standard inputs fitted to the Imagestore 750 allow selection from up to eight inputs. The illustration below shows the configuration.
  • Page 63 Imagestore 750 User Manual Front Panel Operations Using the front panel joystick arrows ( ) display the input source you wish to select then press enter. To go back a level press escape. Miranda Technologies Inc. Page 63...

  • Page 64: Mix B Input

    Front Panel Operations Imagestore 750 User Manual Mix B Input Select Operate, Mix B Input. Mix B Input Menu Tree Operate Mix B Input Fill-1 Key-1 Fill-2 Key-2 This option is used to select the input source (SDI, colour field or test pattern –...

  • Page 65: Ab Mixer

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Front Panel Operations AB Mixer Select Operate, AB Mixer. AB Mixer Menu Tree Operate AB Mixer Cut AB Cut To A Cut To B Fade AB Fade To A Fade To B Trans Type X Fade...
  • Page 66 Front Panel Operations Imagestore 750 User Manual variable fade transitions from this menu. Using the front panel joystick arrows ( ) display the transition type you wish to select and then press enter. Note: Pressing enter will activate the transition.

  • Page 67: Cut

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Front Panel Operations 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.

  • Page 68: V-Fade Colour

    Front Panel Operations Imagestore 750 User Manual 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. Using the joystick arrows , increase or decrease the field value then, when the desired value is reached press enter.

  • Page 69: Dve (Pgm)

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Front Panel Operations 2D DVE (PGM) Select Operate, 2D DVE (PGM). 2D DVE (PGM) Menu Tree Operate 2D DVE (PGM) Play Forward Play Backward Run Sequence (Value 0 to 97) DVE Mode Bypass None (Delay) Enabled...

  • Page 70: Play Forward

    Key-1 Fill-2 Key-2 Both of the 2D DVE licence options provide the Imagestore 750 with independent control of DVE sequences on the Program (PGM) channel. The IS-750-DVE option enables a single DVE window. The IS-750-DVE-DUAL option enables two DVE windows.

  • Page 71: Run Sequence

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Front Panel Operations Run Sequence Using the joystick arrows select the appropriate DVE sequence between 1 – 97. Press enter to accept the value and play the sequence. When sequence is selected this plays the previously selected sequence in reverse.

  • Page 72: Dve Configurations

    Front Panel Operations Imagestore 750 User Manual DVE Configurations The DVE Configuration menu option is described on page 76. The diagrams below show how the DVE Configuration option works with the DVE Mode, including exactly where the DVE pictures are inserted into the video path.

  • Page 73: Dve 1 Input

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Front Panel Operations DVE 1 Input Selects the input that is passed into the first DVE window. The setting applies independently for PGM and PVW channels. DVE input selection can be any of the ‘Set Input’ options (SDI video, colour field or test pattern) currently chosen for the video inputs (A, B, C, D, Fill-1, Key-1, Fill-2, Key-2), or AB Mixer output.

  • Page 74: Dve (Pvw)

    Front Panel Operations Imagestore 750 User Manual 2D DVE (PVW) Select Operate, 2D DVE (PVW). 2D DVE (PVW) Menu Tree Operate 2D DVE (PVW) Play Forward Play Backward Run Sequence (Value 0 to 97) DVE Mode Bypass None (Delay) Enabled...
  • Page 75 Key-1 Fill-2 Key-2 Both of the 2D DVE licence options provide the Imagestore 750 with independent control of DVE sequences on the Preview (PVW) channel. The IS-750-DVE option enables a single DVE window. The IS-750-DVE-DUAL option enables two DVE windows.

  • Page 76: Dve Configuration

    Front Panel Operations Imagestore 750 User Manual DVE Configuration Select Operate, DVE Config. DVE Config Menu Tree Operate DVE Config K1K2 DVE K3K4 K1 DVE K2K3K4 DVE K1K2K3K4 The DVE Configuration option positions the DVE outputs relative to the keyers within the video channel streams on both PGM and PVW. This setting works in conjunction with the DVE Mode (when it is enabled), as shown on the diagram on page 72.

  • Page 77: Dve K1 K2 K3 K4

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Front Panel Operations DVE K1 K2 K3 K4 DVE inserted before all keyers. This option gives four layers of keying downstream of the DVE. Miranda Technologies Inc. Page 77...

  • Page 78: Dsk 1

    Imagestore 750 User Manual DSK 1 Imagestore 750 has four 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 accept a ‘live’ external Fill and Key signal or image from the stores, as shown in the diagrams on page 72.

  • Page 79: Keyer Operations

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Front Panel Operations Keyer Operations Select Operate, DSK 1, Keyer Ops. Keyer Operations Menu Tree Operate DSK 1 Keyer Ops Cut Up/Down Cut Up Cut Down Fade Up/Down Fade Up Fade Down Fade Rate (Value in fields 1 to 999)
  • Page 80 Front Panel Operations Imagestore 750 User Manual Left Right Bottom C, G & T Clip (Value 64 to 940) Gain (Value 64 to 940) Trans (Value 0 to 512) Cut To/Fr Blk Cut From Blk Cut To Blk Fade To/Fr Blk...

  • Page 81: Cut Up/Down

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Front Panel Operations ∧ Image keyed up (to air) ∨ Image keyed down (from air) Intermediate state, transition being processed. Fade to Black Cut Up/Down Switches on (up) or off (down) the fill/key input source of DSK 1 over the background video.

  • Page 82: Set Key Params

    Linear keying is used where the Fill signal has been pre-computed to match the Key signal. In this case, the Fill has already been cut by its own key external to the Imagestore 750. Then the Imagestore 750 computes (1-Key) Page 82...
  • Page 83 Imagestore 750. Then the Imagestore 750 cuts a hole in the Fill with the Key and then cuts a hole in the Background with a computed (1-Key) signal. The cut Fill and cut Background are then added together.

  • Page 84: Source

    Front Panel Operations Imagestore 750 User Manual 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"...

  • Page 85: Setup

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Front Panel Operations Setup Sets the Masking values. Left Use the joystick arrows to adjust the value. Press enter to move to the next mask parameter or escape to cancel. Right Use the joystick arrows to adjust the value. Press enter to move to the next mask parameter or escape to cancel.

  • Page 86: Transparency

    Front Panel Operations Imagestore 750 User Manual Transparency Transparency controls the luminance content (grey scale value) of the key signal and therefore the amount of background video that will 'seep' through the keyed image. Typical CGT Values For optimum results set the CGT values to the following: •...

  • Page 87: Fade To Blk

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Front Panel Operations Fade To Blk Gradually changes the output of DSK 1 to black. The rate in fields is set by the FTB Rate command. FTB Rate The Fade to Black rate is adjusted using the joystick arrows between 1 and 999 fields.

  • Page 88: Input Operations

    Front Panel Operations Imagestore 750 User Manual Input Operations Select Operate, DSK 1, Input Ops. Input Operations Menu Tree Operate DSK 1 Input Ops Fill-1/Key-1 Fill-2/Key-2 Fill-3/Key-3 Unload Input Fill-1/Key-1 or Fill-2/Key-2 or Fill-3/Key-3 Sets the fill/key input source for DSK1 to Fill-1/Key-1, Fill-2/Key-2 or Fill- 3/Key-3.

  • Page 89: Store Operations

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Front Panel Operations Store Operations Select Operate, DSK 1, Store Ops. Store Operations Menu Tree Operate DSK 1 Store Ops Load Image Set Position Horizontal (-1920 to 1920) Vertical (-1080 to 1080) Save Image Unload Image...

  • Page 90: Load Image

    Front Panel Operations Imagestore 750 User Manual Load Image Selects a file from the image library to load into the appropriate Sstore. • Still images (.oxt) • Animations (.oxa) • Easytext (.oxa) • Bugclock (.oxa) Easytext and Bugclock both require licenses.

  • Page 91: Clean Load

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Front Panel Operations Clean Load Clean load removes the existing image from the store before loading the new file. The image/animation will NOT be displayed until it is fully loaded. Cut Load Cut load is similar to Clean Load but the existing image remains active until the new file is loaded.

  • Page 92: Restart Anim

    Front Panel Operations Imagestore 750 User Manual Restart Anim Restarts the animation from the beginning of the sequence. Stop Animation Stops the animation at the end of the sequence. Stop Anim Now Stops the animation instantly. Page 92 Miranda Technologies Inc.

  • Page 93: Dsk 2

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Front Panel Operations DSK 2 Select Operate, DSK 2. The commands for DSK 2 are identical to DSK 1. • Keyer Operations • Input Operations • Store Operations DSK 3 Select Operate, DSK 3. The commands for DSK 3 are identical to DSK 1.

  • Page 94: Dsk 4

    Front Panel Operations Imagestore 750 User Manual DSK 4 Select Operate, DSK 4. The commands for DSK 4 are identical to DSK 1. • Keyer Operations • Input Operations • Store Operations Page 94 Miranda Technologies Inc.

  • Page 95: Preview Select

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Front Panel Operations Preview Select Select Operate, Preview Select. Preview Select Menu Tree Operate Preview Select Presmaster PVW Program o/p PGM AB Mix PGM DVE o/p PGM DSK1 o/p PGM DSK2 o/p PGM DSK3 o/p This option allows the user to switch the preview output to any of the named signal paths.

  • Page 96: Clean Select

    Front Panel Operations Imagestore 750 User Manual Clean Select Select Operate, Clean Select. Clean Select Menu Tree Operate Clean Select Program o/p SDI A SDI B SDI C SDI D AB Mix PGM DVE o/p PGM DSK1 o/p PGM DSK2 o/p...

  • Page 97: Monitor Select

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Front Panel Operations Monitor Select Select Operate, Monitor Select. Monitor Select Menu Tree Operate Monitor Select Program o/p Preview o/p SDI A SDI B SDI C SDI D PGM AB Mix PVW AB Mix PGM DVE o/p...
  • Page 98 Front Panel Operations Imagestore 750 User Manual SDI Key-2 Colour 1 Colour 2 Colour 3 Colour 4 Pattern 1 Pattern 2 PGM DVE1 PGM DVE2 PVW DVE1 PVW DVE2 This option allows the user to switch the monitor feed output to any of the named signal paths.

  • Page 99: Audio

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Front Panel Operations Audio Select Operate, Audio. Audio Menu Tree Operate Audio Cut to A/B Cut to A Cut to B Fade to A/B Fade to A Fade to B Toggle Silence Fade to Sil Fade from Sil...
  • Page 100 Front Panel Operations Imagestore 750 User Manual A/B Mix VO Input VO Mix Program Silence Test Tone Passthrough Clean Select Embedded Input A Input B Input A/B Mix VO Input VO Mix Program Silence Test Tone Passthrough Monitor Select Embedded Input...
  • Page 101 Imagestore 750 User Manual Front Panel Operations (3) (4) (1) (2) (3) (1) (2) (3) (4) (2) (3) (4) (1) (2) (3) (4) Channel 2 (1) (2) (2) (3) (3) (4) (1) (2) (3) (1) (2) (3) (4) (2) (3) (4)
  • Page 102 Front Panel Operations Imagestore 750 User Manual (1) (2) (2) (3) (3) (4) (1) (2) (3) (1) (2) (3) (4) (2) (3) (4) (1) (2) (3) (4) Voice-over Channel 1 (1) (2) (2) (3) (3) (4) (1) (2) (3) (1) (2)
  • Page 103 Imagestore 750 User Manual Front Panel Operations (3) (4) (1) (2) (3) (1) (2) (3) (4) (2) (3) (4) (1) (2) (3) (4) Channel 3 (1) (2) (2) (3) (3) (4) (1) (2) (3) (1) (2) (3) (4) (2) (3) (4)
  • Page 104 Front Panel Operations Imagestore 750 User Manual Channel 1 (1) (2) (2) (3) (3) (4) (1) (2) (3) (1) (2) (3) (4) (2) (3) (4) (1) (2) (3) (4) Channel 2 (1) (2) (2) (3) (3) (4) (1) (2) (3)
  • Page 105 Imagestore 750 User Manual Front Panel Operations (3) (4) (1) (2) (3) (1) (2) (3) (4) (2) (3) (4) (1) (2) (3) (4) Channel 4 (1) (2) (2) (3) (3) (4) (1) (2) (3) (1) (2) (3) (4) (2) (3) (4)
  • Page 106 Processor 2 Processor 3 Processor 4 The Imagestore 750 Easysound digital audio mixer option (IS-750-Audio6 or IS-750-Audio16) adds voice-overs, jingles and other audio inserts over the program soundtrack at transmission. The de-embedder is capable of handling all four groups (16 channels) from video inputs and the embedder is capable of handling all four groups (16 channels) to the Program, Preview, Clean Feed and Monitor outputs.
  • Page 107 Imagestore 750 User Manual Front Panel Operations Easysound option (IS-750-Audio6) and the remaining embedded channels (5-16) are enabled with the extended Easysound embedded option (IS-750- Audio16). A further sixteen pairs (32 discrete channels) of AES inputs and outputs are also available. These may be used as prime sources, voice-overs or as delays.
  • Page 108 The outputs of the accumulator will then be shuffled again to route the correct mixes to the correct outputs. The Imagestore 750 audio model consists of an AB Mixer plus two cascaded voice-overs. Page 108...
  • Page 109 Imagestore 750 User Manual Front Panel Operations Input Voice Voice Mixer Over 1 Over 2 Input The configuration of inputs and outputs is controlled via a mixfile. For further information refer to Audio Mix Files on page 217. A CUT transition is an instant switch to the selected source. By default this is...

  • Page 110: Cut A/B

    Front Panel Operations Imagestore 750 User Manual Cut A/B Alternatively cuts in the A or B input source from the AB Mixer. Cut to A Cuts in the A input source from the AB Mixer. Cut to B Cuts in the B input source from the AB Mixer.

  • Page 111: Toggle Vo

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Front Panel Operations Toggle VO Voice-over n Alternates between voice-over 1 or voice-over 2 (where ‘n’ is the voice over number, 1 or 2). The rate, in fields (1 to 999) is set by the Set Rates, Voice- over n command.
  • Page 112 Front Panel Operations Imagestore 750 User Manual Note: The Preview Select behaviour depends critically on how the preview modes were set up within the current mixfile, and some modes may not be available. The available preview modes are documented in the header of each standard mixfile.

  • Page 113: Clean Select

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Front Panel Operations Clean Select Select from the list the point you wish to preview on the Clean Feed output. • Embedded Input • A Input • B Input • A/B Mix • VO Input •...

  • Page 114: Input Shuffles

    This will only have the desired effect on the audio system when running the Imagestore 750 with either of the standard Imagestore 2 emulation mixfiles (is23.mix, is23eply.mix). Units running other standard mixfiles will behave differently and shuffles may act on groups of inputs and outputs.

  • Page 115: Set Rates

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Front Panel Operations The top line represents an input channel (or input bunch), and the bottom line represents the output channels (or output bunches) to which the input is included. In this case, input channel 1 (or input bunch 1) is included onto output channel 2 (or output bunch 2).

  • Page 116: Duck

    Front Panel Operations Imagestore 750 User Manual The diagram shows the voice over parameters and how Duck and Preset affect the actual audio levels. Duck The Duck option enables you to adjust (dip) the level of the background audio sound when the voice over is on – the level is measured in dBs (for example, when the voice over is on, the background ducks by –12dB)

  • Page 117: Md Preset

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Front Panel Operations Easyplay Stop Stops the Easyplay .wav file. EPlay Unload Unloads the Easyplay file from the current store. Note: .oxe and .oxw audio files can be created from the AudioBuilder program supplied on the MCS CD.

  • Page 118: Gpi Output

    Front Panel Operations Imagestore 750 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 2 On GPI Out 2 Off GPI Out 3 On...

  • Page 119: Gpi Output

    GPI Out 16 Off General Purpose Interface Input (GPI) ports may be used to trigger the execution of a series of Imagestore 750 internal pre-programmed commands (GPI macros). To set up a GPI macro please read the section of this document entitled “GPI Setup”...

  • Page 120: Miscellaneous

    Front Panel Operations Imagestore 750 User Manual Miscellaneous Select Operate, Miscellaneous. Miscellaneous Menu Tree Operate Miscellaneous GPI Delay Emer To Air Emer From Air EAS On EAS Off These miscellaneous commands are used for setting the GPI macros delay (in fields), for and instigating the emergency-to-air facility in the event of background video failure, or for showing Emergency Alerts (EAS).

  • Page 121: Emer To Air (Emergency To Air)

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Front Panel Operations Emer To Air (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.

  • Page 122: Eas Off

    Front Panel Operations Imagestore 750 User Manual • EASNone.oxa No Priority for NTSC or PAL • EASNoneHD1080.oxa No Priority for 1080i • EASNoneHD720.oxa No Priority for 720p The render time of the text will depend on the length of the string. Maximum length = 1990 characters.

  • Page 123: Setup

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Front Panel Operations Setup Configuration Select Setup, Configuration. Configuration Menu Tree Setup Configuration Import Config Export Config Last Config This menu is used to import and export different system configurations required for different user applications. For example a unit may be switched between SD and HD standards by creating two configurations and then importing the appropriate configuration file when a change is required.

  • Page 124: Import Config

    The standard restart behaviour of volatile settings is defined within the device capabilities; however behaviour can be modified via the Configurator tool, a Windows application accompanying the Imagestore 750 software release. Such granularity of management over system state gives a high level of control over system restart behaviour.

  • Page 125: Export Config

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Front Panel Operations During the restart, the last imported configuration (or the active configuration if there was no import) is validated against the device capabilities and the resulting state becomes the new “active configuration”. The active configuration is subsequently modified on an ongoing basis by changes to persistent states (and volatile states which are flagged to persist).

  • Page 126: Audio Setup

    Front Panel Operations Imagestore 750 User Manual Audio Setup Select Setup, Audio Setup. Audio Setup Menu Tree Setup Audio Setup Audio Metering Meters 1 - 4 Meters 5 - 8 Meters 9 - 12 Meters 13 - 16 Meters 17 - 20...
  • Page 127 Imagestore 750 User Manual Front Panel Operations Meters 11 & 12 Meters 13 & 14 Meters 15 & 16 Meters 17 & 18 Meters 19 & 20 Meters 21 & 22 Meters 23 & 24 Meters 25 & 26 Meters 27 & 28 Meters 29 &...

  • Page 128: Audio Metering

    Front Panel Operations Imagestore 750 User Manual Delay Bank 2 Delay Bank 3 Delay Bank 4 Delay Bank 5 Delay Bank 6 Delay Bank 7 Delay Bank 8 The audio setup commands are used to display audio meters, set the metering...

  • Page 129: A/B Mix

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Front Panel Operations A/B Mix Set On or Off. If set On the system will perform an audio AB mix that follows the video AB mixer position. If the video transition type is set as V-Fade then the audio will transition through silence at the half way point of the mix.

  • Page 130: Delays

    Front Panel Operations Imagestore 750 User Manual Delays Audio sources that require an internal delay can be routed through a delay bank where the delay period can then be set between 0 and 32767 samples. 1 sample = 48KHz clock period = 20.833uS, maximum delay = 682.5mS This option sets an internal audio delay within the systems for any of the 8 audio banks which are defined within the audio mix file.

  • Page 131: Gpi Setup

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Front Panel Operations 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 2 On GPI In 2 Off GPI In 3 On...
  • Page 132 Front Panel Operations Imagestore 750 User Manual GPI In 11 Off GPI In 12 On GPI In 12 Off GPI In 13 On GPI In 13 Off GPI In 14 On GPI In 14 Off GPI In 15 On GPI In 15 Off...

  • Page 133: Input To Gpi

    General Purpose Interface (GPI) ports may be used either to trigger the execution of a series of Imagestore 750 internal pre-programmed commands (input) or to monitor the status of the Imagestore 750 (output). The sixteen GPI ports are identified as GPI 1 through GPI 16. All sixteen GPI ports may be configured for both input and output.

  • Page 134: Gpi Channels

    To create a macro, display the relevant GPI then press enter. If the GPI is unused >Empty< will be displayed on the front panel. Press enter again to gain access to the entire Imagestore 750 Operate menu. Using the joystick arrows display the first command to be added to the macro and press enter to add it.

  • Page 135: Gpi Macro Command List

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Front Panel Operations GPI Macro Command List The GPI macro command list is identical to the Operate menu. Set Inputs See page 54 for details of the menu options. Input Masks See page 57 for details of the menu options.

  • Page 136: Dsk 3

    Front Panel Operations Imagestore 750 User Manual DSK 3 The menu options are identical to DSK 1. See pages 79, 88 and 89 for details. DSK 4 The menu options are identical to DSK 1. See pages 79, 88 and 89 for details.

  • Page 137: Delete

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Front Panel Operations Delete Deletes the displayed command line. 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.
  • Page 138 Front Panel Operations Imagestore 750 User Manual DSK1 Key On DSK2 Key Off DSK2 Key On DSK3 Key Off DSK3 Key On DSK4 Key Off DSK4 Key On DSK1 Tmr 0 DSK1 Tmr Non 0 DSK2 Tmr 0 DSK2 Tmr Non 0...

  • Page 139: Clear A Gpi Output

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Front Panel Operations Audio FTS Off Audio FTS On VO1 Begin Off VO1 Begin On VO2 Begin Off VO2 Begin On VO1 At Off VO1 At On VO2 At Off VO2 At On Follow FTB Off...

  • Page 140: File Operations

    Front Panel Operations Imagestore 750 User Manual File Operations Select Setup, File Ops. File Ops Menu Tree Setup File Ops Load Image Media Inserted? Erase Image No, Yes Load Audio Media Inserted? Erase Audio No, Yes Conf To USB Media Inserted?

  • Page 141: Load Image

    Yes to delete. Load Audio Copies an audio file from the inserted media (USB stick) to the sound library. Supported formats: • Imagestore 750 audio file (multi channel) .oxe • Imagestore 2 format audio file .oxw • WAV audio file .wav...

  • Page 142: Conf From Usb

    Log file from previous session Load Licences Copies new licence codes (syscodes.txt) from the inserted USB stick, which enable software options on the Imagestore 750 after a restart. Load Mixfile Copies new custom mixfiles (all files ending in .mix) from the inserted USB media to the hard disk.

  • Page 143: Input Status

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Front Panel Operations Input Status Select Setup, Input Status. Input Status Menu Tree Setup Input Status A Input Video Standard Input Status Audio Type Channel n (1-16) B Input Video Standard Input Status Audio Type Channel n (1-16)
  • Page 144 Front Panel Operations Imagestore 750 User Manual Key-1 Input Video Standard Input Status Fill-2 Input Video Standard Input Status Key-2 Input Video Standard Input Status Reference Ext Ref Locked Source Standard Pair 1L Pair 1R Pair 2L Pair 2R Pair 3L...

  • Page 145: A Input

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Front Panel Operations Pair 13R Pair 14L Pair 14R Pair 15L Pair 15R Pair 16L Pair 16R Clocks 74 MHz Clk 54 MHz Clk 27 MHz Clk These options are used to view the following: A Input Video Standard Shows the current video signal standard on the A input, or “Unknown”...

  • Page 146: Audio Type

    Front Panel Operations Imagestore 750 User Manual Audio Type Channel n Shows the audio type on each embedded audio channel (1 to 16) of the A input, or “Unknown” if the signal is unrecognised. “Unlocked” is shown if no signal is connected. The possible audio options if the audio is locked are: •...

  • Page 147: Aes

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Front Panel Operations Pair nL, Pair nR Shows whether the AES input contains a valid AES signal or not. For each individual entry, if the input is a valid AES signal the front panel will show one of the following possible audio options: •...

  • Page 148: Audio Module Status

    Front Panel Operations Imagestore 750 User Manual Audio Module Status Select Setup, Audio Mod Stat. Audio Mod Stat Menu Tree Setup Audio Mod Stat Module 1 Status Module 2 Status Module 3 Status Module 4 Status Module 1 Type Module 2 Type...

  • Page 149: Module N Type

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Front Panel Operations Module n Type Displays type of the audio module or “Not Fitted” if no module is fitted. Module types can be: • Dolby Decoder • Dolby D Encoder • Dolby E Encoder • Up-mix If the module type is unknown the front panel will display “Unknown”...

  • Page 150: System Information

    Front Panel Operations Imagestore 750 User Manual System Information Select Setup, System Info. System Info Menu Tree Setup System Info Serial Number IP Address Hostname Network Mask Gateway Add NTP Server Op System (Linux X.X.XX) File Sys Type Animation Memory (DSK 1)

  • Page 151: Serial Number

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Front Panel Operations RS485 3 Counters RS485 4 Counters Time Zone Current Date yyyy-mm-dd Current Time hh:mm:ss Running Since yyyy-mm-dd hh:mm Temperature PSUA 12V PSUB 12V SYS 5V SYS 3.3V SYS 2.5V SYS 1.8V SYS 1.2V DVE 12V DVE 2.5V...

  • Page 152: Ip Address

    Front Panel Operations Imagestore 750 User Manual IP Address This menu displays the unit’s IP Address number. To modify the address refer to page 181. Hostname This section of System Information shows the unit’s Hostname. To modify the Hostname please refer to page 181.

  • Page 153: Animation Mem

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Front Panel Operations Animation Mem This menu displays the size of animation memory allocated to each of the four stores. Please note that the total store memory available can be split up according to user requirements, as described on page 177.

  • Page 154: Rs485 N Counters

    Front Panel Operations Imagestore 750 User Manual RS485 n Counters These menus display port errors for ports RS485 1, RS485 1, RS485 3 and RS485 4 in the same form as for COM n Counters. Time Zone This shows the time offset in hours and minutes (±HHMM) from GMT. To modify the time zone refer to page 184.

  • Page 155: Sys 3.3V

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Front Panel Operations SYS 3.3V Displays the voltage of the +3.3V supply rail. SYS 2.5V Displays the voltage of the +2.5V supply rail. SYS 1.8V Displays the voltage of the +1.8V supply rail. SYS 1.2V Displays the voltage of the +1.2V supply rail.

  • Page 156: Fan 1 Speed

    Front Panel Operations Imagestore 750 User Manual FAN 1 SPEED Displays the speed of fan 1 in RPM. FAN 2 SPEED Displays the speed of fan 2 in RPM. FAN 3 SPEED Displays the speed of fan 3 in RPM.
  • Page 157 Imagestore 750 User Manual Front Panel Operations Note: Presmaster alarm tolerances are as follows: ±10% for 12V ±5% for other voltages Fan speeds 5000 to 15000 rpm Miranda Technologies Inc. Page 157...

  • Page 158: View Licences

    Front Panel Operations Imagestore 750 User Manual View Licences Select Setup, View Licences. This command will display on the front panel display all installed licenses. Use the joystick arrows to iterate through the list. The licence options are listed on page 49.

  • Page 159: Set Time

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Front Panel Operations Set Time Select Setup, Set Time . Use this command to set the RTC (real time clock) in the Imagestore 750. Set Time-of-Day Menu Tree Setup Set Time Year Month Hour Year Sets the year between 2000 - 2100...

  • Page 160: Hour

    Front Panel Operations Imagestore 750 User Manual Hour Sets the hour between 0 - 23 Sets the minutes between 0 - 59 Sets the seconds between 0 - 59 Page 160 Miranda Technologies Inc.

  • Page 161: Self Tests

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Front Panel Operations Self Tests Select Setup, Self Tests. Use this menu to run from a selection of hardware and software tests. Self Tests Menu Tree Setup Self Tests DSK 1 Image Border Animation Fill DSK 2...

  • Page 162: Dsk 1

    Displays a full screen test pattern of 4 pixel width coloured borders Animation Fill Imagestore 750 has a self-test program 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.

  • Page 163: Dsk 2 / Dsk3 / Dsk4

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Front Panel Operations DSK 2 / DSK3 / DSK4 As DSK 1 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)’...

  • Page 164: Logging

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Logging Select Setup, Logging. Use this menu to set the logging level used for the messages log file, which can be viewed via the Imagestore 750 Web Page – (see page 255 for details) Logging Menu Tree Setup Logging...

  • Page 165: Video Delay

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Front Panel Operations Video Delay Select Setup, Video Delay. Use this menu to set the video delay for each available output channel. Video Delay Menu Tree Setup Video Delay Program Preview Clean Feed Program Add a video delay to the Program output of 0 to 16 frames.

  • Page 166: System Setup

    Front Panel Operations Imagestore 750 User Manual System Setup Select Setup, System Setup. Use this menu tree to adjust the following: System Setup Menu Tree Setup System Setup Set Standard 625 Line 525 Line 1080i/59.94 1080i/50 720/59.94 720/50 Set Reference...
  • Page 167 Imagestore 750 User Manual Front Panel Operations Protocol Automation Presmaster Intuition ENDEC 1822 TFT EAS 911T RCP Classic Serial Type RS232 RS422 COM 2 Baud Rate 9600 19200 38400 57600 115200 Protocol Automation Presmaster Intuition ENDEC 1822 TFT EAS 911T...
  • Page 168 Front Panel Operations Imagestore 750 User Manual TFT EAS 911T RCP Classic Serial Type RS232 RS422 COM 4 Baud Rate 9600 19200 38400 57600 115200 Protocol Automation Presmaster Intuition ENDEC 1822 TFT EAS 911T RCP Classic Serial Type RS232 RS422...
  • Page 169 Imagestore 750 User Manual Front Panel Operations Keyer Release Disabled Enabled Keyer Status Keyer Status Fill&Key Input Fill-1/Key-1 Fill-2/Key-2 Fill-3/Key-3 Send Wakeup Hostname IP Address Network Mask Gateway Add NTP Server Logging Server Local Logging Disabled Enabled Time Zone Software Reset...

  • Page 170: Set Standard

    Restart the Imagestore 750 by selecting ‘Software Reset’ or ‘Restart System’. Note: Changing the standard will probably invalidate the current reference offset.

  • Page 171: Adjusting Reference Timing

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Front Panel Operations Adjusting Reference Timing Warning: Reference timing should always be adjusted off-air since it can result in loss of picture in downstream equipment. Errors may occur in the SD-SDI or HD-SDI stream whilst the adjustment is taking place.
  • Page 172 Front Panel Operations Imagestore 750 User Manual The reason for this is that ancillary data such as timecode, captions and audio metadata may be missed by downstream equipment if they are not seen on the same line number that they were input on. Note that reference adjustment affects the line number marking of the output stream.

  • Page 173: Timing Delay Through The Imagestore 750

    Then add 10 to 20 micro-seconds to give some buffering in the line FIFOs. Timing Delay Through the Imagestore 750 Refer to the 2D DVE section if the DVE is installed.

  • Page 174: Pass Close Cap

    Front Panel Operations Imagestore 750 User Manual Pass Close Cap Close caption information is usually passed through the Imagestore whatever this particular option is set to. The reason that the option exists is that when the standard is set as NTSC (525), close caption information is found within the active picture (lines 20/21), and so it will be destroyed when graphics are keyed over these lines.

  • Page 175: Serial Comms

    DSK4 will not be understood by the Presmaster Control System. Intuition If an Intuition unit is connected to the Imagestore 750 (for control via pass- through commands) then the connected port must be set to Intuition. Miranda Technologies Inc.

  • Page 176: Eas

    For more detail on EAS please see page 237. RCP Classic If an IS300-RCP unit is connected to the Imagestore 750 then the connected port must be set to RCP Classic. Please see page 187 for details of RCP operation.

  • Page 177: Relaxed

    If the same STX is sent continually by automation in relaxed mode, then it is much harder for automation to know which command may have failed. Store Memory The standard amount of memory available for the Imagestore 750 stores is 512MB, however 2GB is available with the option.

  • Page 178: Timecode Options

    This option enables Automatic Keyer Management which sets the selected keying layer for Intuition control. When the Intuition keyer is cut up the Imagestore 750 will perform a ‘Load Live’ on that layer and display the composited stream. As additional Intuition layers are cut up the Imagestore will continue to display the composited stream.

  • Page 179: Dsk2

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Front Panel Operations DSK2 Automatic Keyer Management enabled on DSK2. DSK3 Automatic Keyer Management enabled on DSK3. DSK4 Automatic Keyer Management enabled on DSK4. Keyer Release The Keyer Release Mode option defines how the keyer is released from Intuition control.

  • Page 180: Fill & Key Input

    Front Panel Operations Imagestore 750 User Manual Fill & Key Input This option determines which external fill/key is routed to the assigned keyer during Automatic Keyer Management. Fill-1/Key-1 Routes Fill-1 and Key-1 inputs to the assigned keyer. Fill-2/Key-2 Routes Fill-2 and Key-2 inputs to the assigned keyer.

  • Page 181: Hostname

    Pressing enter to accept the change will then display the message ‘New setting takes effect on restart’. Restart the Imagestore 750 by selecting ‘Software Reset’ or ‘Restart System’ IP Address This option displays the unit’s IP Address number and enables the user to modify it.

  • Page 182: Network Mask

    Pressing enter to accept the change will then display the message ‘Updating EEPROM’ shortly followed by ‘Restart to apply new setting’. Restart the Imagestore 750 by selecting ‘Software Reset’ or ‘Restart System’. Gateway Address This option displays the unit’s Gateway Address and enables the user to modify it.

  • Page 183: Ntp Server

    Restart the Imagestore 750 by selecting ‘Software Reset’ or ‘Restart System’. NTP Server This option allows the clock in the Imagestore 750 to be set from a Network Time Protocol server located on the network. The clock is checked once every 1024 seconds;...

  • Page 184: Time Zone

    Front Panel Operations Imagestore 750 User Manual Time Zone Use this option to set the time zone offset from GMT (+/-) in hours, minutes and seconds. Software Reset This option safely restarts the system software and reloads the firmware. A restart is needed after certain settings (such as video standard) are changed.

  • Page 185: Factory Reset

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Front Panel Operations Factory Reset This option restarts the system returning the unit to factory default settings. To confirm the factory reset select “Yes” and press enter to confirm. Note: Use this option with extreme care as all custom set parameters will be removed.
  • Page 186 Front Panel Operations Imagestore 750 User Manual Page 186 Miranda Technologies Inc.

  • Page 187: Rcp Operations Introduction

    RCP Operations RCP Operations Introduction This section provides a basic introduction to the Imagestore 750 Remote Control Panel (IS300-RCP) and describes the features and facilities provided by the unit. Note that keyer control can be configured for two possible modes: •...
  • Page 188 The remote control panel may be connected to any of the four serial ports on the rear panel (see page 278). The serial protocol must be set as ‘RCP Classic’ (see page 176). The RCP may be connected to the Imagestore 750 at any time. Page 188 Miranda Technologies Inc.

  • Page 189: Controls

    The LCD display provides interactive access to the control menus of the connected Imagestore 750. The top level menu display of the Oxtel RCP will be shown shortly after power is supplied and can be reached at any time by repeatedly pressing the Esc key.

  • Page 190: Alphanumeric Keypad

    RCP Operations Imagestore 750 User Manual 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. When DSK3 and DSK 4 are selected to be controlled six of the alphanumeric keys will be used to enable the control required.

  • Page 191: Dsk3/Dsk4 Control Setup

    Imagestore 750 User Manual RCP Operations DSK3/DSK4 Control Setup Press the DSK34 soft key. Select the DSK numbers that are desired to be controlled using the RCP where: 12 = Control of DSK 1 and 2 Only 1234 = Control of DSK 1, 2, 3 and 4 Press the OK soft key.

  • Page 192: Video Menu

    RCP Operations Imagestore 750 User Manual Video Menu The Video Menu key provides access for setting the Mixer, DSK1, DSK2 and FTB parameters via the LCD. Mixer Transition Type Press the Mixer soft key. Note that the contents of all four...

  • Page 193: Rate

    Imagestore 750 User Manual RCP Operations 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. Miranda Technologies Inc. Page 193...

  • Page 194: Dskn

    RCP Operations Imagestore 750 User Manual DSKn Operations for DSK1, DSK2, DSK3 and DSK4 illustrated for DSK1. Input Source Press the DSKs soft key Press the relevant DSK soft key. Note that all four DSKS will be shown on the display even if only DSK 1 and DSK2 are enabled.

  • Page 195: Load File

    Imagestore 750 User Manual RCP Operations Load File Press the relevant DSK soft key Press the relevant DSK soft key. Note that all four DSKS will be shown on the display even if only DSK 1 and DSK2 are enabled.

  • Page 196: Position File

    RCP Operations Imagestore 750 User Manual Position File Press the relevant DSK soft key Press the relevant DSK soft key. Note that all four DSKS will be shown on the display even if only DSK 1 and DSK2 are enabled.

  • Page 197: Horizontal Crop

    Imagestore 750 User Manual RCP Operations Horizontal Crop Press the relevant DSK soft key Press the relevant DSK soft key. Note that all four DSKS will be shown on the display even if only DSK 1 and DSK2 are enabled.

  • Page 198: Vertical Crop

    RCP Operations Imagestore 750 User Manual Adjust the images horizontal crop values by using the rotary pots above each heading. Press the OK soft key to accept the changes. Vertical Crop Press the relevant DSK soft key Press the relevant DSK soft key.
  • Page 199 Imagestore 750 User Manual RCP Operations 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. Miranda Technologies Inc. Page 199...

  • Page 200: Save File

    RCP Operations Imagestore 750 User Manual Save File Press the relevant DSK soft key Press the relevant DSK soft key. Note that all four DSKS will be shown on the display even if only DSK 1 and DSK2 are enabled.

  • Page 201: Clip Gain & Transparency

    Imagestore 750 User Manual RCP Operations Clip Gain & Transparency Press the relevant DSK soft key Press the relevant DSK soft key. Note that all four DSKS will be shown on the display even if only DSK 1 and DSK2 are enabled.

  • Page 202: Keying Modes

    RCP Operations Imagestore 750 User Manual Keying Modes Press the relevant DSK soft key Press the relevant DSK soft key. Note that all four DSKS will be shown on the display even if only DSK 1 and DSK2 are enabled.

  • Page 203: Keying Rates

    Imagestore 750 User Manual RCP Operations By pressing the Sense soft key the box below the right hand pot will toggle between: Normal and Invert Press OK to accept the changes. Keying Rates Press the relevant DSK soft key Press the relevant DSK soft key.

  • Page 204: Fade To Black Rate

    RCP Operations Imagestore 750 User Manual Fade to Black Rate Press the FTB soft key Adjust the FTB rates by using the rotary pots above each heading. Press OK to accept the changes The Audio menu for the DSKs is identical in format to that for the Mixer.

  • Page 205: Audio Menu

    Imagestore 750 User Manual RCP Operations 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.

  • Page 206: Fade To Silence

    RCP Operations Imagestore 750 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.

  • Page 207: Voice Overs

    Imagestore 750 User Manual RCP Operations Voice Overs Press the Trans soft key. Press either VO1 or VO2 soft key. 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.

  • Page 208: Inputs

    RCP Operations Imagestore 750 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.

  • Page 209: Outputs

    Imagestore 750 User Manual RCP Operations 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...

  • Page 210: Transitions

    RCP Operations Imagestore 750 User Manual Transitions Page 210 Miranda Technologies Inc.

  • Page 211: Rate

    Imagestore 750 User Manual RCP Operations The buttons grouped under the Transitions banner control the AB Mixer, Key layers DSK1 and DSK2 and transition rates. Those along the bottom of the panel marked Rate to Take mirror the signal path through Imagestore 750.

  • Page 212: Cut

    RCP Operations Imagestore 750 User Manual pressed the source will be swapped and the dim button will turn bright and the bright button dim. If cut is selected the AB Mixer is armed and the resultant transition is previewed through the preview channel. When the Take button is pressed a Cut AB transition is actioned and the video source will change on the program output.

  • Page 213: Dsk

    Imagestore 750 User Manual RCP Operations DSK 1 DSK1 is the first keying layer. 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).

  • Page 214: Dsk 4

    RCP Operations Imagestore 750 User Manual The DSK 3 button will remain illuminated whilst the image in on-air unless the control of DSK3 and DSK4 has been disabled using “Setup Menu, DSK34, 12I”, DSK 4 DSK4 is the forth keying layer. See controls for DSK 1. DSK 4 can only be used if enabled using “Setup Menu, DSK34, 1234”,...

  • Page 215: Voice-Over 1

    Imagestore 750 User Manual RCP Operations Voice-Over 1 Pressing the Voice-Over 1 button will activate an Easyplay file or external voice over on groups 1 and 2, depending on the unit’s license. Voice-Over 2 Pressing the Voice-Over 2 button will activate an external voice over on groups 3 and 4.
  • Page 216 RCP Operations Imagestore 750 User Manual Page 216 Miranda Technologies Inc.

  • Page 217: Audio Mix Files Introduction

    (External AES, Embedded or Metering). The Imagestore 750 comes pre-loaded with a set of Mix Files for common audio configurations, selectable from the front panel. This section explains the function and terminology of the mix file and how to create them.
  • Page 218 By using the same conceptual model, backwards compatibility with the Easysound audio automation protocol can be maintained; however, there are a few subtle differences. Internally, the Imagestore 750 has two voice-overs as opposed to the two stereo pairs in Imagestore 2. A mapping is performed: Imagestore 2...

  • Page 219: Mix Files

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Audio Mix Files Mix Files The mix file is used to specify sets of audio sources or inputs to be mixed together using certain rules and then assigning the result to a particular destination or output. Each of these sets of sources is referred to as a ‘mix’.

  • Page 220: Gain Types

    Audio Mix Files Imagestore 750 User Manual Gain Types Each input source must be assigned a cross-point gain type whenever it is added to a mix. The gain type defines the behaviour of the particular input as used in the conceptual model.

  • Page 221: A_Data_Xp/B_Data_Xp

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Audio Mix Files A_DATA_XP/B_DATA_XP gain type result in zero or unity gains. The changeover occurs DATA_XP instantaneously at a pre-defined point during A/B transitions. Only one should be used in any particular mix. An A_DATA_XP B_DATA_XP example mix file using a stereo data path can be found in the examples section.

  • Page 222: Eplay_Xp

    Audio Mix Files Imagestore 750 User Manual EPLAY_XP gain type only becomes active when Easyplay is playing an EPLAY_XP audio clip. A_UNITY_XP/B_UNITY_XP gain type will pass the input signal with no gain change. It A_UNITY_XP follows any source changes applied to the A and B audio paths to provide accurate input previewing and is insensitive to A B transitions.

  • Page 223: Output Gain Types

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Audio Mix Files Output Gain Types Each output can be assigned a cross-point gain type. The gain type defines the behaviour of the particular output as used in the conceptual model. If no gain type is specified, the output audio will be UNITY (unchanged).

  • Page 224: Startmix

    Audio Mix Files Imagestore 750 User Manual StartMix StartMix “<MixName>” Creates a new mix with the name MixName. The name can be up to 256 characters. Sources added to this mix will be accumulated. This command can only be used as the first command or immediately after...

  • Page 225: Simple Mix Structure

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Audio Mix Files Simple mix structure This example show the mix structure needed to create a stereo data path. # Creates a stereo data path using AES input 1 as A, # AES input 2 as B and AES output 1 as the result.
  • Page 226 Audio Mix Files Imagestore 750 User Manual B_DATA_XP_1 B input data path input bunch 1 B_DATA_XP_2 B input data path input bunch 2 B_DATA_XP_3 B input data path input bunch 3 B_DATA_XP_4 B input data path input bunch 4 A_XP_1...
  • Page 227 Imagestore 750 User Manual Audio Mix Files A_UNITY_XP_1 A Input bunch 1 A_UNITY_XP_2 A Input bunch 2 A_UNITY_XP_3 A Input bunch 3 A_UNITY_XP_4 A Input bunch 4 B_UNITY_XP_1 B Input bunch 1 B_UNITY_XP_2 B Input bunch 2 B_UNITY_XP_3 B Input bunch 3...

  • Page 228: Enhanced Mix File Commands

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Enhanced Mix File Commands Whilst the basic set of mixfile commands is sufficient to configure the Imagestore 750, there are some extensions to these commands that provide advanced functionality. Input Bunch Profiles AddToMix <Source> <GainType> <InputProfile>...

  • Page 229: Mixdown

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Audio Mix Files field is a way of externally controlling the contents of the InputProfile mix. The following example shows a mix. If the A_XP bunch 0 is externally set to 0 then InputProfile GainType source A_G1_P1_L will be added to the...

  • Page 230: Monitor Profiles

    Audio Mix Files Imagestore 750 User Manual Note: If the field is present, the field should MixDown InputProfile also be present. Where an is not specified a value InputProfile of 0 is used. Example: AddToMix B_G1_P1_R B_XP This command line specifies that when the input source is included in the mix it will be attenuated by 50% before being added.

  • Page 231: Input Source Names (Addtomix)

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Audio Mix Files These two commands are equivalent. In both cases, the commands specify that the output of the current mix should only be routed to METER_5 when the MonitorProfile of MonitorType 2 (conventionally Meters) is set to 1.
  • Page 232 Audio Mix Files Imagestore 750 User Manual C_G1_P2_R Right C_G2_P1_L Left C_G2_P1_R Right C_G2_P2_L Left C_G2_P2_R Right C_G3_P1_L Left C_G3_P1_R Right C_G3_P2_L Left C_G3_P2_R Right C_G4_P1_L Left C_G4_P1_R Right C_G4_P2_L Left C_G4_P2_R Right D_G1_P1_L SDI-D de-embedder Left D_G1_P1_R Right D_G1_P2_L...
  • Page 233 Imagestore 750 User Manual Audio Mix Files AES_I_P9_L Left AES_I_P9_R Right AES_I_P10_L Left AES_I_P10_R Right AES_I_P11_L Left AES_I_P11_R Right AES_I_P12_L Left AES_I_P12_R Right AES_I_P13_L Left AES_I_P13_R Right AES_I_P14_L Left AES_I_P14_R Right AES_I_P15_L Left AES_I_P15_R Right AES_I_P16_L Left AES_I_P16_R Right PLAY_1...

  • Page 234: Output Source Names (Outputmix)

    Audio Mix Files Imagestore 750 User Manual Output Source Names (OutputMix) Output Name Description Group Pair Channel PGM_G1_P1_L SDI Program Embedder Left PGM_G1_P1_R Right PGM_G1_P2_L Left PGM_G1_P2_R Right PGM_G2_P1_L Left PGM_G2_P1_R Right PGM_G2_P2_L Left PGM_G2_P2_R Right PGM_G3_P1_L Left PGM_G3_P1_R Right...
  • Page 235 Imagestore 750 User Manual Audio Mix Files CLF_G3_P1_L Left CLF_G3_P1_R Right CLF_G3_P2_L Left CLF_G3_P2_R Right CLF_G4_P1_L Left CLF_G4_P1_R Right CLF_G4_P2_L Left CLF_G4_P2_R Right MON_G1_P1_L SDI Monitor Embedder Left MON_G1_P1_R Right MON_G1_P2_L Left MON_G1_P2_R Right MON_G2_P1_L Left MON_G2_P1_R Right MON_G2_P2_L Left...

  • Page 236: Mixfile Mapping

    Audio Mix Files Imagestore 750 User Manual AES_O_P11_R Right AES_O_P12_L Left AES_O_P12_R Right AES_O_P13_L Left AES_O_P13_R Right AES_O_P14_L Left AES_O_P14_R Right AES_O_P15_L Left AES_O_P15_R Right AES_O_P16_L Left AES_O_P16_R Right METER_1 to METER_64 Metering Points 1 - 64 DELAY1_O_1 to 16...

  • Page 237: Emergency Alert System

    Sage ENDEC Model 1822 • TFT EAS 911 The EAS option provides a mechanism for the Imagestore 750 to receive the EAS message data from an external EAS receiver and generate the required crawl and voiceover. It also provides additional “branding” capabilities, including full macro programmability and keyer control.

  • Page 238: Eas Crawl Templates

    Imagestore 750; this data includes the alert level and crawl data. An EAS alert message can be up to 2048 characters in length. 2. The Imagestore 750 requires a GPI trigger to initiate and terminate the EAS alert. This GPI could come directly from the EAS receiver, from automation, or be a manually initiated trigger.
  • Page 239 • Always use TextBuilder or IMM to transfer modified files to the Imagestore 750 so that all of the associated fonts are also installed. • Do not change the data-source name “EAS_TEXT” associated with the text crawl element in an EAS template.

  • Page 240: Triggering Eas

    To set the relevant GPI refer to page 134 and for automation commands refer to the Oxtel Series Automation Protocol manual. When an EAS alert is triggered “on” on the Imagestore 750 by GPI or automation, the following occurs: •...

  • Page 241: Control Of Eas Via The Front Panel

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Emergency Alert System As the Imagestore 750 retains the last EAS message received (unless it is restarted), the EASNone.oxa crawl will only be seen when the EAS mode is activated and no EAS crawl has been received or an EAS message is received with no alert level.

  • Page 242: Unload Eas (Eas Off)

    When verbose logging is enabled, all EAS transactions are recorded in the standard Imagestore 750 log files. Access to the log file can be gained by viewing the Imagestore 750 Web Page – (see page 255 for details) Page 242...

  • Page 243: Graphics Co-Processor

    Oxtel Series Automation protocol interface. However, if an additional automation port is not available then the Imagestore 750 can be placed in a mode where it can forward commands to the Co-Processor, as shown in the Intuition example below: Here, Imagestore Intuition can simultaneously transmit templates or animation files loaded through numerous virtual keying layers.
  • Page 244 If it is connected and controlled via an Imagestore then only 12 layers are available. For example, if an Imagestore 750 receives a command to load a graphic into layer 0x4, it will forward this command onto the Intuition to load the graphic into the first Intuition keying layer.

  • Page 245: Imagestore Intuition Control

    16 keying layers, four in Imagestore and twelve in Intuition. Imagestore Intuition Control The Imagestore 750 has to be configured to operate with an Intuition. From the front panel select: Setup > System Setup > Serial Comms > COM1- 4 > Protocol > Intuition.
  • Page 246 Graphics Co-Processor Imagestore 750 User Manual Load Image Save Image Image Load Mode Start Animation Stop Animation Select Animation Frame Update Text Field Change Box Size and Position Change Text Font and Colour Render Box Change Image Run Strap Set Text Background to Matte...

  • Page 247: Control

    Automatic Keyer Management Without automatic keyer management, automation has to drive the Imagestore 750 / Intuition combination as follows: • Send a command to load an image on the Intuition (via the Imagestore).

  • Page 248: Front Panel Menu

    Graphics Co-Processor Imagestore 750 User Manual To make automation control of the Intuition easier, there are several menu options which allow you to configure the Imagestore to perform automatic keyer management. These options allow the Imagestore to automatically perform load live, cut up an Imagestore keying layer when it receives a command and to cut up an Intuition layer.

  • Page 249: Vertigoxg

    Intuition based on the automation commands it forwards. If the operator changes the layer status of the Intuition using the front panel, the Imagestore 750 will not be aware of any change and therefore will not be able to perform automatic keyer management correctly.
  • Page 250 Graphics Co-Processor Imagestore 750 User Manual Page 250 Miranda Technologies Inc.

  • Page 251: Web Interface

    Imagestore 750 Web Page, which is hosted on the unit. Logging In The Imagestore 750 web page can be viewed from a standard web browser (provided that the computer is on the same subnet as the Imagestore). • Start by typing in the IP address of the unit into the location bar which will bring up the following screen.

  • Page 252: Home

    Web Page Imagestore 750 User Manual • Log into the Imagestore web page with the web user password (“miranda”). Home The home page that will greet you is shown below. Overview The web interface provides the following menu options on the left hand side of the home page.

  • Page 253: Configuration Templates

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Web Page • Front Panel • Logs • Media • System Information • System Reset • Tools • Upgrade • LOGOUT Configuration Templates This page provides some configuration templates to aid the design of complex audio models via the Configurator tool.

  • Page 254: Front Panel Mirror

    Web Page Imagestore 750 User Manual Clicking on any link jumps to a description of the configuration template, and allows the template to be downloaded and viewed. Front Panel Mirror This shows a front panel mirror applet that allows the user full control of the front panel and is useful for setting up the unit remotely.

  • Page 255: Logs

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Web Page Logs This web page allows the user to view and save the current and previous message log files. To view the messages log from the current session select the “messages” link. This log will continue updating as new messages are added to the log and can be used for trouble shooting.

  • Page 256: Media

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Media This selection allows the media that is stored on the Imagestore 750 to be browsed, and also to be backed up. Please note that the web page is read-only and so files can not be uploaded onto an Imagestore 750.

  • Page 257: Backup Media

    Backup Media To create a backup of all of the media on the Imagestore 750, press the "Backup" button. Please note that this option may take some time to complete depending on how much media is stored on the unit.
  • Page 258 Web Page Imagestore 750 User Manual This option allows diagnostics information to be viewed relating to the following: • Licences • Network Information • Release Notes – (includes software update procedure) • Running Processes • Interrupt Statistics • Serial Configuration •...

  • Page 259: System Reset

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Web Page System Reset Select ‘System Reset’ from the left hand side of the web page. This option can be used to trigger a restart of the Imagestore system. This is identical to selecting “Restart System” from the front panel...

  • Page 260: Tools

    Create Diagnostics File This option creates a diagnostics tarball file that gathers up information on all aspects of system state. It is particularly helpful for Miranda Support when diagnosing a system issue because it captures a snapshot of the full system in addition to the normal messages log files.

  • Page 261: Create Usb Upgrade Media

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Web Page Note: Please ensure that the Create Diagnostics File option is run immediately after witnessing a system fault and provided to Miranda Support for analysis. Once the diagnostics archive has been created a link will appear allowing the user to save the file.

  • Page 262: Create Device Capabilities File

    Web Page Imagestore 750 User Manual • Select the update ZIP file from the “Choose File” dialog • Tick the “Media Inserted” checkbox and click “Create” • Monitor the progress on the Imagestore front panel until it shows “DONE! Press Any Key”...

  • Page 263: Update Software

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Web Page Update Software This option allows the Imagestore 750 to be upgraded from version 2.0 to a higher software version. It does not allow software version 2.0 to be downgraded – (this requires a bootable USB stick).

  • Page 264: Full Re-Initialisation

    Web Page Imagestore 750 User Manual • You may monitor the update progress on the front panel which will run through several parts ending with the message “DONE!” • After the software has installed, the Imagestore will automatically power cycle and boot the new software.
  • Page 265 Imagestore 750 User Manual Web Page To perform a full software re-initialisation: • Click on the “Browse” button in the “Full Re-initialisation” section, and then select the required CPIO file • Click on the “Full Re-initalisation” button after confirming with the “Are you sure?”...

  • Page 266: Revert

    Web Page Imagestore 750 User Manual Warning: Do not power off the device if you see a progress bar. Doing so will interrupt programming of the firmware, which will render the unit inoperable. Upgrades can take up to 15 minutes depending on the features and software versions.
  • Page 267 Imagestore 750 User Manual Web Page Warning: Do not power off the device if you see a progress bar. Doing so will interrupt programming of the CPU FPGA platform flash, which will render the unit inoperable. Upgrades can take up to 15 minutes depending on the features and software versions.
  • Page 268 Web Page Imagestore 750 User Manual Page 268 Miranda Technologies Inc.

  • Page 269: Installation

    Imagestore 750 into a broadcast system. Ventilation Imagestore 750 is ventilated “front to back”. Air enters the unit through the front, and exhaust air leaves the unit through the rear of the unit and through slots in the side at the rear.

  • Page 270: Imagestore 750 Rear Panel Connections

    Installation Imagestore 750 User Manual Imagestore 750 Rear Panel Connections Overview The rear panel connections are broadly arranged in 2 rows; Top row: • 4 BNC serial digital video outputs • 8 BNC serial digital video inputs • 1 BNC Analogue reference inputs •...

  • Page 271: Video Relay Bypass

    SDI video Key-3 input or D input. Video Relay Bypass Two mechanical video relay bypasses are fitted which route SDI inputs to outputs in the event of a power failure and also while the Imagestore 750 unit is starting up. Miranda Technologies Inc.

  • Page 272: Ref In

    Installation Imagestore 750 User Manual The relays link “A IN” to “PGM OUT” and “C/FILL 3 IN” to “PVW OUT”, as per the table below: Input Output A IN relay-bypassed to PGM Out C/FILL 3 IN relay-bypassed to PVW Out...

  • Page 273: Lan

    The reference must therefore be the same frame rate as the video SDI inputs. Imagestore 750 operating in HD mode may use a tri-level or bi-level sync. Imagestore 750 operating in SD mode, may only use a bi-level sync.
  • Page 274 Installation Imagestore 750 User Manual Page 274 Miranda Technologies Inc.

  • Page 275: Audio Aes Connector

    AES_OUT_1 to AES_OUT_16. This provides for 32 mono audio channels in and 32 out. Each “AES” channel should be connected to the Imagestore 750 over two wires using balanced (differential +/-) signals and a grounded shield. Signal and associated pin-out connections are given in the following table.
  • Page 276 Installation Imagestore 750 User Manual Signal Signal AES_IN_1 (+) AES_IN_1 (-) AES_IN_2 (+) AES_IN_2 (-) AES_IN_3 (+) AES_IN_3 (-) AES_IN_4 (+) AES_IN_4 (-) AES_IN_5 (+) AES_IN_5 (-) AES_IN_6 (+) AES_IN_6 (-) AES_IN_7 (+) AES_IN_7 (-) AES_IN_8 (+) AES_IN_8 (-) AES_IN_9 (+)
  • Page 277 Imagestore 750 User Manual Installation AES_OUT_10 (+) AES_OUT_10 (-) AES_OUT_11 (+) AES_OUT_11 (-) AES_OUT_12 (+) AES_OUT_12 (-) AES_OUT_13 (+) AES_OUT_13 (-) AES_OUT_14 (+) AES_OUT_14 (-) AES_OUT_15 (+) AES_OUT_15 (-) AES_OUT_16 (+) AES_OUT_16 (-) A 1RU audio break-out box is available for both 110R and 75R AES signals.

  • Page 278: Com1 - Com4

    Installation Imagestore 750 User Manual COM1 - COM4 For serial comms RJ45 connectors are provided, software-selectable as RS422 or RS232. Pin No. Signal Name RS422 Signal Name RS232 Connector type: 8 pin RJ45. Page 278 Miranda Technologies Inc.

  • Page 279: Gpio/Ltc

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Installation GPIO/LTC Imagestore 750 with Dolby options has additional RS485 serial ports on the rear, which are dedicated to Dolby metadata. Dolby Metadata is transmitted on a serial RS485 link as an intermittent and asynchronous serial data stream, bursts of data occur at the video frame rate.
  • Page 280 Installation Imagestore 750 User Manual Configured as Input or Output 115.2K baud 1 start bit, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit No parity • Two extra RS232 port for future use. The table below shows pin-outs for the GPIO 44-way D-type connector.
  • Page 281 RS232A_RX (reserved for future use) RS232B_RX (reserved for future use) Connector type: 44 pin female D type Miranda offers a 44-way GPIO adapter to assist connecting to this connector, GPIO-44TBA. Note: For details on the 25-way GPIO port on earlier Imagestore 750 units, please refer to User Manual v1.14.0 or v1.14.1.

  • Page 282: Connection Of General Purpose Interfaces (Gpis)

    The General Purpose Interface port 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 750 (output). The process of assigning command macros to an individual GPI port is described in the Front Panel commands section on page 134.

  • Page 283: Mains Input

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Installation Mains Input Imagestore 750 can have two 350W PSUs fitted, each fed from its own rear IEC connector. The power supplies are auto-ranging from 100-120V and 200-240V AC. Miranda Technologies Inc. Page 283...
  • Page 284 Installation Imagestore 750 User Manual Page 284 Miranda Technologies Inc.

  • Page 285: Support

    The support desk may be contacted at any of the locations listed on page 8. Warranty and Non-Warranty Repairs Miranda Technologies Inc. provides all products that are sold new with a two-year, return-to-base warranty. Products that are purchased as “ex-demo” may have a limited warranty and reference should be made the original acknowledgement of order or the Product Certificate for warranty details.

  • Page 286: Service Visits

    Web Page Miranda Technologies Inc.’s web page can be found at www.miranda.com. Returns Procedure Should there be a need to return any Miranda Technologies Inc. product for upgrade or repair, telephone the Helpdesk and request a "return number". Page 286...

  • Page 287: Transit Packaging

    Miranda Technologies Inc.. Should a unit be received from Miranda Technologies Inc. in a damaged state (either new or repaired), this should be reported to both the courier and Miranda Technologies Inc. immediately.
  • Page 288 Support Imagestore 750 User Manual Page 288 Miranda Technologies Inc.

  • Page 289: Imagestore Specifications

    110m – (Belden 8281 or Belden 1694A). All outputs have amplitudes of 800mV (± 10%). Imagestore 750 will delay the video path by no more than one line, excluding any in-circuit DVE delay. Power Requirements Imagestore accepts power from a 110V or 230V, 60Hz or 50Hz, AC mains supply.

  • Page 290: Mechanical

    Imagestore Specifications Imagestore 750 User Manual Interface Type Description COM (RS232/RS422) Automation serial control interfaces Ethernet Image Loading and Transfer / automation GPIs 16 GPIs with input and output macro editor RS485 Dolby Metadata serial interfaces (4 off) Mechanical The unit is contained within a 1RU chassis with the following mechanical specification.

  • Page 291: Oxtel Rcp

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Imagestore Specifications Oxtel RCP Mechanical • Height 132.5mm (5.22") • Width 216.0mm (8.50") • Depth 67.1mm (2.64") • Weight 1.3Kg (2.86lbs) • Cooling none • Panel cut-out 208mm x 128mm (8.07" x 5.04") Environmental • Operating temp. 0°C to 40°C •...
  • Page 292 Imagestore Specifications Imagestore 750 User Manual Page 292 Miranda Technologies Inc.

  • Page 293: Standard Mixfiles

    Please refer to the Oxtel Automation Protocol document for more detail of these commands, or contact Miranda Support for further information. The following list gives a brief description of each of the standard mixfiles.
  • Page 294 Standard Mixfiles Imagestore 750 User Manual Dual AES voice overs Embedded output 16chn_AB_eply.mix 16 channel embedded AB mixing Single AES voice over + Easyplay Embedded output 16chn_AES_AB.mix 16 channel AES AB mixing Embedded and AES output 16chn_AES_AB_eply.mix 16 channel AES AB mixing...
  • Page 295 Imagestore 750 User Manual Standard Mixfiles Embedded output 7.1_VO_eply.mix 7.1 surround embedded AB mixing Single AES voice over + Easyplay Embedded output 7.1_AES_eply.mix 7.1 surround AES AB mixing Easyplay (no AES VO) AES output 7.1_IntuitionVO.mix 7.1 surround embedded AB mixing...
  • Page 296 Standard Mixfiles Imagestore 750 User Manual AES 1–2 AES 5–6 16chn_emb_pass.mix A Video Not Used 16chn_AES_pass.mix AES 1–8 Not Used 16chn_AB.mix A Video B Video 16chn_AB_eply.mix A Video B Video 16chn_AES_AB.mix AES 1-8 AES 9-16 16chn_AES_AB_eply.mix AES 1-8 AES 9-16 32chn_AES_pass.mix...
  • Page 297 Imagestore 750 User Manual Standard Mixfiles 16chn_AES_AB_eply. Used for Not Used Easyplay 32chn_AES_pass.mix Not Used Not Used 5.1_dualVO.mix AES 1 AES 2 5.1_VO_eply.mix Used for AES 1 Easyplay 5.1_AES_dualVO.mix AES 7 AES 8 5.1_AES_VO_eply.mix Used for AES 7 Easyplay 5.1_IntuitionVO.mix AES 1–3...

  • Page 298: Imagestore 2/3 Emulation Mixfiles

    Standard Mixfiles Imagestore 750 User Manual 16chn_AB_eply.mix PGM Video 16chn_AES_AB.mix PGM Video AES 1-8 16chn_AES_AB_eply.mix PGM Video AES 1-8 32chn_AES_pass.mix AES 1-16 5.1_dualVO.mix PGM Video 5.1_VO_eply.mix PGM Video 5.1_AES_dualVO.mix PGM Video AES 1-3 5.1_AES_VO_eply.mix PGM Video AES 1-3 5.1_IntuitionVO.mix PGM Video 7.1_dualVO.mix...

  • Page 299: Program Output Meter Tracking

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Standard Mixfiles Program output meter tracking Program output meters 5-8 track the master output level. Voice-over preview meter tracking Voice-over input previewing tracks the gain applied to the voice-over inputs without the voice-over being on-air. 12 channel pass-through Embedded audio on groups 2-4 passes through to output groups 2-4 regardless of which input group is active for the AB mix.

  • Page 300: 16Chn_Aes_Pass.mix

    Standard Mixfiles Imagestore 750 User Manual 16chn_AES_pass.mix This mixfile is designed for 16 channel AES pass-through. It collects audio from AES inputs 1-8 and outputs it to AES outputs 1-8, preview (embedded) and meters 1-16. No gain modification, mutes, shuffles or any form of audio stream manipulation is possible before audio is output –...

  • Page 301: 16Chn_Ab.mix

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Standard Mixfiles 16chn_AB.mix This mixfile is designed for 16 channel embedded AB mixing, with dual AES (8 channel) voice overs and embedded output. It collects embedded audio from the A and B inputs for standard AB mixing. Dual voice over insertion is possible on the first 8 channels of the AB mix.

  • Page 302: 16Chn_Aes_Ab_Eply.mix

    Standard Mixfiles Imagestore 750 User Manual 16chn_AES_AB_eply.mix This mixfile is designed for 16 channel AES AB mixing, with Easyplay onto AES and embedded output. It collects audio from the AES input pairs 1-8 and 9-16 for standard AB mixing. All 8 channels of Easyplay can be inserted (on a one-to-one basis) onto the first 8 channels of the AB mix output (controlled by the first voice over).

  • Page 303: Versatile Voice-Over Shuffling

    DVE effect. As with other mixfiles, each group of output channels is given its own delay bank of four channels. Details about how to adjust these delays is provided in the Automation Protocol Document available from the Miranda Technologies website. Miranda Technologies Inc. Page 303...

  • Page 304: 10 Channel Pass-Through

    Standard Mixfiles Imagestore 750 User Manual 10 Channel Pass-through The remaining channels of embedded audio are passed through to allow for other content (e.g. Dolby E streams and alternate languages) to be embedded on the program output via the delay banks. It is also possible to route a copy of the pass-through audio to the preview outputs by using preview mode 8.

  • Page 305: 5.1_Aes_Dualvo.mix

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Standard Mixfiles 5.1_AES_dualVO.mix This mixfile is designed for 5.1 surround AES AB mixing with dual AES voice-overs 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. The mixfile provides 5.1 AB mixing onto AES outputs 1-3.
  • Page 306 Standard Mixfiles Imagestore 750 User Manual The four input and output bunches have been mapped to allow for independent gain control and muting as follows… 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.

  • Page 307: Mode 2: Left And Right Copy

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Standard Mixfiles Note: The above diagram shows the only permitted shuffle configuration for this mix mode. 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.
  • Page 308 Standard Mixfiles Imagestore 750 User Manual Stereo left input Stereo right input 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...
  • Page 309 Imagestore 750 User Manual Standard Mixfiles PGM input: jg105: jg11a: PST input: jg305: jg31a: 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, right to right •...
  • Page 310 Standard Mixfiles Imagestore 750 User Manual Stereo left input Stereo right input Stereo left input Stereo right input Page 310 Miranda Technologies Inc.
  • Page 311 Imagestore 750 User Manual Standard Mixfiles Stereo left input Stereo right input Stereo left input Stereo right input Miranda Technologies Inc. Page 311...

  • Page 312: Mode 3: Left, Right And Centre Copy

    Standard Mixfiles Imagestore 750 User Manual 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.
  • Page 313 Imagestore 750 User Manual Standard Mixfiles undesired behaviour or silence. The automation commands required to set the Imagestore to this mix mode are as follows: PGM input: j01514 j01524: PST input: j03514: j03524: The ‘jg’ automation command should now be used to set up the shuffles in the matrix.
  • Page 314 Standard Mixfiles Imagestore 750 User Manual 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) •...

  • Page 315: 5.1 Mixfile Voice-Over Topology And Operation

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Standard Mixfiles 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. However, there is an important distinction between configurations for dual external VO, Easyplay with single external VO, and 6-channel external VO (Intuition+) insertion which are presented below.
  • Page 316 Standard Mixfiles Imagestore 750 User Manual VO1 left Stereo left VO1 right Stereo right Centre VO2 left Stereo left VO2 right Stereo right Centre A small selection of possible shuffle possibilities are presented below: • Left to left, left to centre, right to right, right to centre (VO1 and VO2) •...
  • Page 317 Imagestore 750 User Manual Standard Mixfiles VO1 left input VO1 right input VO2 left input VO2 right input X X X VO1 left input VO1 right input VO2 left input X X X VO2 right input Miranda Technologies Inc. Page 317...
  • Page 318 Standard Mixfiles Imagestore 750 User Manual VO1 left input VO1 right input VO2 left input VO2 right input Voice-over shuffles are easily configurable via automation, GPI or the Presmaster GUI. Below is an example of setting a VO shuffle via...

  • Page 319: Easyplay And External Voice-Over

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Standard Mixfiles 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.
  • Page 320 Standard Mixfiles Imagestore 750 User Manual Play channels 1, 3, 5 Play channels 2, 4, 6 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)
  • Page 321 Imagestore 750 User Manual Standard Mixfiles Play channels 1, 3, 5 Play channels 2, 4, 6 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.
  • Page 322 Standard Mixfiles Imagestore 750 User Manual VO2 left input VO2 right input An example shuffle for the mapping above is illustrated below, giving left to left, right to right, left and right summed to centre. VO2 left input VO2 right...

  • Page 323: 6-Channel External Voice-Over (Intuition+)

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Standard Mixfiles Note: 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 302 for more details Following is an example of setting the shuffle for the external voice-over via automation.
  • Page 324 Standard Mixfiles Imagestore 750 User Manual The input bunch mapping is as follows: Clips channels 1,3,5 Clips channels 2,4,6 Note that six crosspoints in the VO1 portion of the matrix are used to enable/disable each external channel. The cross-points required to activate all...
  • Page 325 Imagestore 750 User Manual Standard Mixfiles Clips channels 1,3,5 Clips channels 2,4,6 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.

  • Page 326: 7.1 Channel Mixfiles

    Standard Mixfiles Imagestore 750 User Manual Note: 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 voice-over is used to represent three input channels, whereas each output bunch is used to represent two channels.

  • Page 327: Versatile Voice-Over Shuffling

    Details about how to adjust these delays is provided in the Automation Protocol Document available from the Miranda Technologies website. 8 Channel Pass-through The remaining channels of embedded audio are passed through to allow for other content (e.g.

  • Page 328: 7.1 Mixfile Variants

    Standard Mixfiles Imagestore 750 User Manual on the program output via the delay banks. It is also possible to route a copy of the pass-through audio to the preview outputs by using preview mode 8. Note: Preview mode 8 is not part of the standard preview modes but can be activated (using the automation or GPI) with the ‘j6’...

  • Page 329: 7.1_Intuitionvo.mix

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Standard Mixfiles input pairs 1-4 for the A input channels, AES input pairs 5-8 for the B input channels. All eight channels of Easyplay can be inserted on a one-to-one basis onto the first eight channels of the AB mix output, and this is controlled by the first voice-over.

  • Page 330: Mode 2: Ab Mix Left And Right Copy

    Standard Mixfiles Imagestore 750 User Manual undesired behaviour or silence. The automation commands required to set the Imagestore to this mix mode are as follows… PGM input: j01510: j01520: PST input: j03510: j03520: The ‘jg’ automation command should now be used to set up the default shuffles in the matrix.

  • Page 331: Mode 3: Left, Right And Centre Mix

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Standard Mixfiles Mode 3: Left, Right and Centre Mix In this mix mode any stereo input can be routed to any stereo output or to the centre output channel. This is functionally identical to 5.1 surround mix mode 2.
  • Page 332 Standard Mixfiles Imagestore 750 User Manual Stereo left Easyplay channel 1 Stereo right Easyplay channel 2 Surround left Easyplay channel 3 Surround right Easyplay channel 4 Easyplay channel 5 Centre Easyplay channel 6 Rear left Easyplay channel 7 Rear right...

  • Page 333: 8-Channel External Voice-Over (Intuition+)

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Standard Mixfiles Play channels 1, 3, 5, 7 X X X Play channels 2, 4, 6, 8 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.
  • Page 334 Standard Mixfiles Imagestore 750 User Manual The mapping of external AES channels is shown below: Stereo left Clips channel 1 Stereo right Clips channel 2 Surround left Clips channel 3 Surround right Clips channel 4 Clips channel 5 Centre Clips channel 6...
  • Page 335 Imagestore 750 User Manual Standard Mixfiles Clips channels 1,3,5,7 X X X X X X Clips channels 2,4,6,8 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.

  • Page 336: Test Mixfiles

    Standard Mixfiles Imagestore 750 User Manual Note: 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 voice-over is used to represent four input channels, whereas each output bunch is used to represent two channels.

  • Page 337: Dolby Decode/Encode

    Encode of Dolby E and Dolby Digital (AC3) Introduction The Dolby decode/encode options for Imagestore 750 add integral decode of Dolby E, plus encode of Dolby E or Dolby Digital. The Up-Mix option (covered separately on page 383) also adds integral up-mix from stereo to 5.1 surround audio.

  • Page 338: Dolby Digital (Ac3)

    Dolby Decode/Encode Imagestore 750 User Manual Dolby Digital (AC3) Dolby Digital is a process used to carry multi-channel audio in a stereo audio signal. This is sometimes termed “AC3”, after the coding technology used. The high quality compression achieved takes advantage of human hearing.

  • Page 339: Dolby Handling On Legacy Systems

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Dolby Decode/Encode Dolby Handling on Legacy Systems A standard Imagestore 750 (i.e. without Dolby modules) is able to pass and switch between Dolby E data-streams; however Dolby Digital data is only passed, not switched. Audio processing is always carried out in parallel to the video keying. The...
  • Page 340 Dolby Decode/Encode Imagestore 750 User Manual The diagram below shows the audio processing of a legacy Imagestore 750 handling both PCM audio and Dolby E (AB-mix and AB-switch respectively): Page 340 Miranda Technologies Inc.

  • Page 341: Dolby Handling With Dolby Options Installed

    Dolby encode and decode functionality. This is described in the remainder of this chapter. When Dolby Encode/Decode options are added to an Imagestore 750, this provides the facility to internally decode and encode Dolby within the 1RU unit, as per the following diagram: Miranda Technologies Inc.

  • Page 342: Configurator Tool Overview

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Configurator Tool Overview The Configurator tool for Windows XP is now distributed on the Miranda Conversion Software (MCS) CD. This is a graphical utility for defining audio and Dolby configurations, in addition to general system configuration.

  • Page 343: Main Features Overview

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Dolby Decode/Encode Main Features Overview The Imagestore 750 Dolby encode/decode options provide an integrated, compact and flexible “Dolby encode-/decode-capable” 1RU channel branding box. With Dolby decodes and encodes being done internally within the Imagestore unit, it is possible to mix/cross-fade between Dolby inputs and apply PCM voice-overs before encoding back to Dolby audio.

  • Page 344: Decode And Encode Combinations

    Decode and Encode Combinations There can be a total of up to four Dolby decoder/encoder modules installed within an Imagestore 750. The module combinations cover use cases for decode of Dolby E, and encode of Dolby E or Dolby Digital.
  • Page 345 Imagestore 750 User Manual Dolby Decode/Encode Miranda Technologies Inc. Page 345...
  • Page 346 Dolby Decode/Encode Imagestore 750 User Manual In the next example, audio processing is performed on both baseband audio (PCM coded) and on Dolby audio (via Dolby Decode/Encode modules). Additionally, incoming input Dolby metadata is AB-switched and used to re- encode with – (the switched metadata is also available in a serial form). A mixture of encode and decode modules can be used.
  • Page 347 Imagestore 750 User Manual Dolby Decode/Encode Miranda Technologies Inc. Page 347...

  • Page 348: Product Codes

    The Dolby carrier board option (IS-750-DOLBY-CARRIER-BOARD) may be purchased to make an Imagestore 750 “Dolby-ready”. Dolby Kit Codes The Dolby kit codes apply to new factory-built Imagestore 750 units and provide: • A Dolby carrier board fitted within the unit Capability of fitting up to four Dolby modules in total •...

  • Page 349: Example Product Codes

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Dolby Decode/Encode In most cases, Dolby upgrade codes can be fitted in the field. Please contact your Miranda Customer Support for advice. Example Product Codes The figure below depicts basic Decode/Encode use cases: The above cases are covered by the following kits: •...
  • Page 350 Dolby Decode/Encode Imagestore 750 User Manual The IS-750-DOLBY-DEC2-ENCE product code includes: • Dolby carrier board • RS485 serial I/O ports • Two decoder modules • One Dolby E encoder module This leaves space for one further module to be fitted at a later date.

  • Page 351: Technical Specifications

    Dolby Decode/Encode Technical Specifications Inside an Imagestore 750 that is fitted with a Dolby kit, there is a Dolby carrier card fitted which contains four available slots for Dolby modules. There are no specific slots for Encode or Decode modules because the Imagestore 750 detects the modules’...

  • Page 352: Dolby E Encoder Module

    Dolby Decode/Encode Imagestore 750 User Manual Oxtel automation commands exist for controlling the module’s decoding mode. Please see page 382 for details. Dolby E Encoder Module Dolby part number: CAT559E The Dolby CAT559E module provides Dolby-E encoding. It takes in up to 8 channels of audio, as well as a metadata bitstream, and outputs a stereo pair.
  • Page 353 Imagestore 750 User Manual Dolby Decode/Encode Control of encoding or pass-through may be set via automation commands. Please see page 382 for details. The Dolby AC3 encoder has automatic data rate modes: • Auto 384 • Auto 448 The data rate is adapted to the channel coding (1/0, 2/0, …, 3/2 ) where 384kbps and 448kbps are the maximum rates.

  • Page 354: Dolby Processing Times

    Decode Dolby Digital Decode Dolby E Encode Dolby Digital Encode The Imagestore 750 has built-in video delays that allow the user to compensate for this delay. This is covered in more detail on page 377. Page 354 Miranda Technologies Inc.

  • Page 355: Dolby Module Firmware Upgrading

    Dolby Decode/Encode Dolby Module Firmware Upgrading Firmware for the Dolby modules is included within the Imagestore 750 software. A module’s firmware will be upgraded automatically during a software update, but only when an update is required. However, it is worth noting that Dolby module firmware upgrades are relatively slow compared with other parts of the software/firmware upgrade process.

  • Page 356: Audio Module Status / Type

    Dolby Decode/Encode Imagestore 750 User Manual Audio Module Status / Type These options are used to view the status and type of the optional audio modules fitted. The module status shows whether the module is fitted, and if so whether it has an error or not.

  • Page 357: Configuring Dolby Via Route Manager

    Manager is now the recommended method for designing audio configurations. The Route Manager is part of the Configurator tool, which ships within the Miranda Conversion Software (MCS) CD. MixFiles and Dolby Options Mixfiles are still used “under-the-hood” to define the structure of the audio processing circuit, including the inter-connection of Dolby decoders and encoders.

  • Page 358: Configurator

    Dolby Decode/Encode Imagestore 750 User Manual Configurator Within the Configurator tool, the user can set up the following: • Draw the audio configuration • Connect up audio inputs to various blocks AB mix blocks Voice-over blocks Dolby modules Up-Mix modules Delays •...

  • Page 359: Dolby Metadata

    Metadata can accompany the audio input into an Imagestore 750 and be routed though, or it can be supplied separately for use directly at the audio outputs. Metadata is routed through the Imagestore 750, connected between various metadata sources and destinations.
  • Page 360 Dolby Decode/Encode Imagestore 750 User Manual The composition of these eight channels is what Dolby Metadata terms “Program Configuration”, and metadata handling within the Imagestore 750 includes the following Program Configurations for Dolby E: Dolby E Main Output Channel Assignment...

  • Page 361: Metadata Sources

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Dolby Decode/Encode • Low Frequency Effects channel • Left channel (front) • Right channel (front) • Centre channel (front) • Surround channel (centre rear) • Left Surround channel (rear, left) • Right Surround channel (rear, right) •...

  • Page 362: Metadata Destinations

    Dolby Decode/Encode Imagestore 750 User Manual Metadata Destinations Metadata passing through the Imagestore can be supplied to a number of possible destinations: • External RS485 Ports (4) • Dolby encoder module (4) • Internal Metadata AB-switch Metadata Routing All audio configurations that use Dolby and metadata have an accompanying metadata configuration.

  • Page 363: Embedded Sdi Ab-Mixing - (No Metadata)

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Dolby Decode/Encode 5.1 Embedded SDI AB-Mixing – (No Metadata) The following diagram shows a simple 5.1 channel AB mix, with SDI inputs and SDI output. Miranda Technologies Inc. Page 363...

  • Page 364: Metadata Direct Routing

    Dolby Decode/Encode Imagestore 750 User Manual Metadata Direct Routing Next we insert metadata at the output. In this case a Dolby E encoder module is added into the configuration, and fed by external metadata from a serial RS485 communication port; however the metadata it could equally have been input from any other available metadata source.

  • Page 365: Metadata Indirect Ab-Switched Routing

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Dolby Decode/Encode Metadata Indirect AB-Switched Routing Next metadata is sourced from one of two RS485 inputs, depending on the position of the audio AB mixer. The metadata sources are cut at the half-way point of an audio AB mix.

  • Page 366: Metadata User-Defined Presets

    Dolby Decode/Encode Imagestore 750 User Manual Metadata User-Defined Presets There are four user-defined metadata presets available in the Imagestore 750. The metadata presets form a complete list of all Metadata parameters. There are four internal Metadata sources, called “banks” or “processors”.

  • Page 367: Metadata Parameters

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Dolby Decode/Encode Metadata Parameters Some metadata parameters are briefly described in this section. For full description of Dolby Metadata, refer to Dolby Metadata documentation: • SMPTE RDD 6-2008, “Description and Guide to the Use of the Dolby E Audio Metadata Serial Bitstream”...

  • Page 368: Modes & Levels Tab

    Dolby Decode/Encode Imagestore 750 User Manual Modes & Levels Tab The following section describes some of the parameters found within the “Modes & Levels” tab in Metadata Mode. Description This allows the user to enter a custom text description for the selected “program”.

  • Page 369: Center Mix Level

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Dolby Decode/Encode Center Mix Level This indicates nominal down mix level of the centre (C) channel with respect to Left (L) and Right (R) channels. • 0.707 (-3 dB) • 0.595 (-4.5 dB) • 0.500 (-6 dB) Note: This option is only enabled for Dolby E.

  • Page 370: Mix Level

    Dolby Decode/Encode Imagestore 750 User Manual The Dialogue Normalization parameter indicates the average dialog loudness during the program. It is used by the section of the sound reproduction system responsible for setting the reproduction level. Mix Level The mix level indicates the absolute acoustic sound pressure level of an individual program during the final audio mixing session.

  • Page 371: Lt/Rt Center Mix Level

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Dolby Decode/Encode Lt/Rt Center Mix Level This setting indicates the nominal down mix level of the centre channel with respect to the left and right channels in a Lt/Rt down-mix. • 1.414 (+3.0dB) • 1.189 (+1.5dB) •...

  • Page 372: Lo/Ro Surround Mix Level

    Dolby Decode/Encode Imagestore 750 User Manual • 0.841 (-1.5dB) • 0.707 (-3.0dB) • 0.595 (-4.5dB) • 0.500 (-6.0dB) • 0.000 (-inf dB) Note: The meaning of this field is only defined as described if the audio coding mode is 3/0, 3/1 or 3/2. If the audio coding mode is 1/0, 2/0, 2/1 or 2/2 then the meaning of this field is Reserved.

  • Page 373: Dolby Headphone Mode

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Dolby Decode/Encode Note: The meaning of this field is only defined as described if the audio coding mode is 2/2 or 3/2. If the audio coding mode is 1/0, 2/0, 3/0, 2/1 or 3/1 then the meaning of this field is Reserved.

  • Page 374: Copyright

    Dolby Decode/Encode Imagestore 750 User Manual Copyright If this attribute is set then the information in the bitstream is indicated as protected by copyright. Otherwise it is not indicated as protected. Original Bitstream This attribute indicates whether the bitsteam is original or a copy of another bitstream.

  • Page 375: Surround Attenuation

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Dolby Decode/Encode minimal impact when the Dolby Digital program is decoded to 5.1 channels, but provides a Lt/Rt output that can be Pro Logic® decoded to L, C, R, and S, if desired. However, for some phase-critical material (such as music) this phase shift is audible when listening in 5.1 channels.

  • Page 376: Profile

    Dolby Decode/Encode Imagestore 750 User Manual Profile This field indicates the RF compression word of the AC-3 bitstream associated with the specified program. The setting allows the program provider (or broadcaster) to implement a large dynamic range reduction (heavy compression) in a way which assures that a monophonic downmix will not exceed a certain peak level.

  • Page 377: System Delays

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Dolby Decode/Encode System Delays Dolby Delays As already stated on page 354, Dolby decoding and encoding takes time to perform. The table below lists the audio delay incurred (in video frames) for various Dolby decode/encode use cases:...

  • Page 378: Metadata Delays

    For correct operation, the user must set up the unit to match the audio, video and metadata frame delays. Video Delay Blocks The Imagestore 750 has three video output delays which are positioned downstream of the keyers. They are assigned to the Program, Preview and Clean Feed video outputs.
  • Page 379 Imagestore 750 User Manual Dolby Decode/Encode Each delay block can provide from 1 to 32767 audio samples of delay, where the audio sample rate is 48KHz. This gives over 16 video frames of delay per audio delay block, although the actual delay in frames depends upon the frame rate for the current video standard as follows: •...

  • Page 380: Automation Control

    Dolby Decode/Encode Imagestore 750 User Manual Automation Control Automation commands can be used to control some aspects of the audio modules and to change internal metadata source values. The internal sources of Metadata are termed a “banks”, and there are four available banks.

  • Page 381: Dolby E Encoder Modules

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Dolby Decode/Encode • Set Program Dolby Headphone mode • Set Program AD converter type • Set Program High pass filter enable • Set Program low pass filter enable • Set Program LFE low pass filter enable •...

  • Page 382: Dolby Digital Encoder Modules

    Dolby Decode/Encode Imagestore 750 User Manual Dolby Digital Encoder Modules Note: This only applies to the CAT559D encoder module. The Dolby Ditigal (AC3) encoder function may be set via the q2 automation command. This allows the encoder to be set into one of the following modes: •...

  • Page 383: Up-Mix

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Up-Mix Up-Mix This section contains information relating to the Imagestore 750 Up-Mix from stereo to 5.1 surround. Introduction Up-Mix is the solution for dealing with 2-channel audio in a 5.1-channel environment and the Up-Mix audio option adds integral up-mix functionality into the Imagestore 750.

  • Page 384: Up-Mix Configurations

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Up-Mix Configurations There can be up to four Up-Mix modules installed within an Imagestore 750. Product codes allow various combinations to be built up. Up-Mix can be positioned before or after the AB mix engine, as required.

  • Page 385: Product Codes

    Up-mix kit • IS-750-UMX-UPG Up-mix upgrade The complete set of Imagestore 750 Product Codes is listed on page 47. Up-Mix Kit Code The IS-750-UMX product code is available at factory build time and provides the Up-Mix kit option. This comprises of: •...

  • Page 386: Technical Specifications

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Technical Specifications Inside an Imagestore 750 that is fitted with an Up-Mix kit, there is a carrier card fitted which contains four available slots for Up-Mix or Dolby modules. There are no specific slots for Up-Mix modules because the Imagestore 750 detects the modules’...

  • Page 387: Up-Mix Mode

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Up-Mix Up-Mix Mode In this mode, a multi-channel audio signal is synthesized from a stereo audio input. UpMix Stereo 5.1 Audio UpMix Mode From Metadata Mode In this mode, the control of up-mixing or passthrough is steered by metadata.

  • Page 388: Automax Tm Mode

    Type Video Frames Up-Mix The Imagestore 750 has built-in video delays that allow the user to compensate for this delay. This is covered for Dolby modules on page 377, and exactly the same principles apply to Up-Mix. Up-Mix Module Firmware Upgrading Firmware for the Up-Mix modules is included within the Imagestore 750 software release.
  • Page 389 Each Up-Mix module firmware upgrade can take 3-4 minutes to complete. Therefore the overall software upgrade time could be extended by up to 16 minutes. Please monitor progress on Imagestore 750 front panel and do not power down the unit too early since this may render it inoperable.

  • Page 390: Configuring Up-Mix Via Route Manager

    Configuring Up-Mix via Route Manager The Route Manager is part of the Configurator tool, a Windows graphical user interface tool which ships within the Miranda Conversion Software (MCS) CD. This allows the engineering user to configure various aspects of the Imagestore, including the audio setup.

  • Page 391: Connecting Up-Mix Modules

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Up-Mix Connecting Up-Mix Modules The following diagram shows how an Up-Mix module might be inserted within the Route Manager tool. In this example, the inputs may be in stereo or 5.1 surround. Connecting Metadata to Up-Mix Modules Next we need a way to control the Up-Mix module dependent on whether the input is stereo or 5.1 surround.
  • Page 392 Up-Mix Imagestore 750 User Manual Page 392 Miranda Technologies Inc.

  • Page 393: Metadata

    This is explained in the Dolby section on page 359. Metadata Monitoring/Processing The Imagestore 750 may route metadata from any one of its internal metadata sources. This includes using user-defined metadata presets to set up the metadata audio channel mode, parameters of which can then be modified via automation.

  • Page 394: Automation Control

    Up-Mix Imagestore 750 User Manual The preset metadata parameters for are defined within the Configurator tool and transferred to the unit via a configuration file. Once transferred, individual user-defined preset files can then be loaded into the internal metadata “banks” via automation.

  • Page 395: Software Update

    This file is not required when updating software via the Imagestore web page on a running unit. Update Methods There are two possible mechanisms for upgrading the Imagestore 750: • Update via a bootable USB key that contains an HTTP server •...

  • Page 396: Update Via Imagestore Web Page

    Update via Imagestore Web Page The web page upgrade method is only available when upgrading from Imagestore 750 software v2.0 or later. This is the fastest and easiest method for upgrading an Imagestore 750. This method utilises the CPIO archive, and is described on page 263.

  • Page 397: Notes On Upgrading From V1.14.1 To V2.0

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Software Update corrupted. If the unit has problems powering up after such an event, then the Software Update Recovery process can be performed as follows: • To the right of the Joystick on the unit front panel is a small hole, behind which there is a button.
  • Page 398 Software Update Imagestore 750 User Manual DVE21 Input (Operate, 2D DVE (PVW), DVE 2 Input) • For each image on a layer: Image keyer source (Operate, DSKn, Keyer Ops, Set Key Params, Source) Image keyer type (Operate, DSKn, Keyer Ops, Set Key...
  • Page 399 Imagestore 750 User Manual Software Update • Reference offset for each standard (Setup, System Setup, Set Reference) • Pass close caption enable/disable (Setup, System Setup, Pass Close Cap) • Serial port settings for each comm. port: Baud rate (Setup, System Setup, Serial Comms, COM n,...
  • Page 400 Software Update Imagestore 750 User Manual Page 400 Miranda Technologies Inc.

  • Page 401: Glossary

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Glossary Glossary Analogue to Digital Converter Audio Engineering Society BGnd Background Clip, Gain and Transparency Digital to Analogue Converter Down Stream Keyer Emergency Alert System European Broadcasting Union FIFO First-In-First-Out (a data buffer) Fade to Black...
  • Page 402 Glossary Imagestore 750 User Manual Preview Remote Control Panel RS422/RS232 Types of serial data communication standards Serial Digital Interface SD-SDI Standard Definition Serial Digital Interface SMPTE Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers TARGA Image-file format developed by Truevision Inc.

  • Page 403: Menu Tree

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Menu Tree Colour Field 2 Menu Tree Colour Field 3 Test Pattern 1 Test Pattern 2 Key-1 IS-750 2.0 Pass SDI Operate Colour Field 1 Set Inputs Colour Field 2 Colour Field 3 Pass SDI Test Pattern 1...
  • Page 404 Menu Tree Imagestore 750 User Manual Blue Bottom Mix A Input Left Right Bottom Fill-1 Fill-1 Key-1 Left Fill-2 Right Key-2 Mix B Input Bottom Key-1 Left Right Fill-1 Bottom Key-1 Fill-2 Fill-2 Left Key-2 Right AB Mixer Cut AB...
  • Page 405 Imagestore 750 User Manual Menu Tree Play Forward Play Backward AB Mixer Run Sequence Fill-1 DVE Mode Key-1 Bypass Fill-2 None (Delay) Key-2 Enabled DVE 2 Input DVE 1 Input AB Mixer AB Mixer Fill-1 Fill-1 Key-1 Key-1 Fill-2 Fill-2...
  • Page 406 Menu Tree Imagestore 750 User Manual Invert Play Animation Masking Restart Anim Disabled Stop Animation Setup Stop Anim Now Left DSK 2 Right Keyer Ops Cut Up/Down Bottom Cut Up C, G & T Cut Down Clip Fade Up/Down Gain...
  • Page 407 Imagestore 750 User Manual Menu Tree Input Ops Full Fill-1/Key-1 Linear Fill-2/Key-2 Sense Fill-3/Key-3 Normal Unload Input Invert Store Ops Masking Load Image Disabled Set Position Setup Horiz Left Vertical Right Save Image Unload Image Bottom Load Mode C, G & T...
  • Page 408 Menu Tree Imagestore 750 User Manual Reset Timer FTB Rate Play Animation Input Ops Restart Anim Fill-1/Key-1 Stop Animation Fill-2/Key-2 Stop Anim Now Fill-3/Key-3 DSK 4 Unload Input Keyer Ops Store Ops Cut Up/Down Load Image Cut Up Set Position...
  • Page 409 Imagestore 750 User Manual Menu Tree PGM AB Mixer o/p PVW DVE2 PGM DVE o/p Audio PGM DSK1 o/p Cut A/B PGM DSK2 o/p Cut to A PGM DSK3 o/p Cut to B Monitor Select Fade A/B Program o/p Fade to A...
  • Page 410 Menu Tree Imagestore 750 User Manual Silence (1) 2 (3) 4 Test Tone (1) 2 3 (4) Passthrough 1 (2)(3) 4 Monitor Select 1 (2) 3 (4) Embedded Input 2 (3)(4) A Input (1)(2)(3) 4 B Input (1)(2) 3 (4)
  • Page 411 Imagestore 750 User Manual Menu Tree (1)(2)(3) 4 (1)(2)(3)(4) (1)(2) 3 (4) (1) 2 (3)(4) Channel 3 1 (2)(3)(4) (1) 2 (1)(2)(3)(4) 1 (2) 3 2 (3) 4 Voice-over 3 (4) Channel 1 (1)(2) 3 (1) 2 (1) 2 (3) 4...
  • Page 412 Menu Tree Imagestore 750 User Manual 1 (2) 3 (1) 2 3 (4) 2 (3) 4 1 (2)(3) 4 3 (4) 1 (2) 3 (4) (1)(2) 3 2 (3)(4) (1) 2 (3) 4 (1)(2)(3) 4 (1) 2 3 (4) (1)(2) 3 (4)
  • Page 413 Imagestore 750 User Manual Menu Tree Easyplay GPI Out 7 On Store 1 GPI Out 7 Off Easyplay Load GPI Out 8 On Easyplay Start GPI Out 8 Off Easyplay Stop GPI Out 9 On EPlay Unload GPI Out 9 Off...
  • Page 414 Menu Tree Imagestore 750 User Manual Meters 25 - 28 Meters 59 & 60 Meters 29 - 32 Meters 61 & 62 Meters 33 - 36 Meters 63 & 64 Meters 37 - 40 Follow Video Meters 41 - 44...
  • Page 415 Imagestore 750 User Manual Menu Tree GPI In 10 On GPI Out 13 On GPI In 10 Off GPI Out 13 Off GPI In 11 On GPI Out 14 On GPI In 11 Off GPI Out 14 Off GPI In 12 On...
  • Page 416 Menu Tree Imagestore 750 User Manual Input Timing Pair 13L Key-1 Input Pair 13R Video Standard Pair 14L Input Timing Pair 14R Fill-2 Input Pair 15L Video Standard Pair 15R Input Timing Pair 16L Key-2 Input Pair 16R Video Standard...
  • Page 417 Imagestore 750 User Manual Menu Tree COM 3 Counters DSK 1 COM 4 Counters Image Border RS232A Counters Animation Fill RS232B Counters DSK 2 RS485 1 Counters Image Border RS485 2 Counters Animation Fill RS485 3 Counters DSK 3 RS485 4 Counters...
  • Page 418 Menu Tree Imagestore 750 User Manual Serial Comms 38400 COM 1 57600 Baud Rate 115200 9600 Protocol 19200 Automation 38400 Presmaster 57600 Intuition 115200 ENDEC 1822 Protocol TFT EAS 911T Automation RCP Classic Presmaster Serial Type Intuition RS232 ENDEC 1822...
  • Page 419 Imagestore 750 User Manual Menu Tree Intuition Set Def Keyer Ass None DSK 1 DSK 2 DSK 3 DSK 4 Keyer Release Disabled Enabled Keyer Status Keyer Status Fill&Key Input Fill-1/Key-1 Fill-2/Key-2 Fill-3/Key-3 Send Wakeup Hostname IP Address Network Mask...
  • Page 420 Menu Tree Imagestore 750 User Manual Page 420 Miranda Technologies Inc.

  • Page 421: Index

    Imagestore 750 User Manual Index Index .oxa, 38, 42, 90 Day, 159 .oxt, 38, 42, 90 Delay, 69, 71, 74, 120, 128 A Input, 7, 62, 67, 99, 100 Delays, 127, 130 AB Mixer, 44, 49, 52, 65, 78, Diagnostic, 142...
  • Page 422 Index Imagestore 750 User Manual Fill, 62, 64, 78, 82, 83, 84, 88, 90, macro, 44, 120, 133, 134, 136 161, 162, 194 MCS, 6, 39, 45, 70, 117 FILL, 243 Mechanical, 44, 290 Follow, 127, 128, 129 Mechanical Bypass, 44...
  • Page 423 Imagestore 750 User Manual Index RCP, 9, 187, 188, 189, 291, 402 Strap, 89, 91 Reference, 166, 170 Supply, 154, 155, 156 RGB, 57, 58, 60 System, 46, 150, 166, 184, 185, RS232, 44, 153, 154, 166, 167, 238, 241...

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