Page 1 Zodiak DIGITAL PRODUCTION SWITCHER Installation and Service Manual SOFTWARE VERSION 4.0 071812506 NOVEMBER 2004...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Zodiak System Options........
Page 4 Cabling and Pinouts ..........Zodiak Control Surface Cabling and Control ......
Page 5 Tally Configuration........... Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 6 Grass Valley Group Web Site ........
Page 7 No DC Power to Zodiak Component ........
Page 8 Router Configuration ..........Zodiak Router Configuration Menus ....... . .
Page 9 Zodiak System Peripheral Bus II Configuration and Operation ... Zodiak Control Interface Cabling ........
Page 10 Contents Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 11: Preface
Other Documentation The Switcher Protocols Manual is available for developers and software engi- neers to use to design editor and other external interfaces to the Zodiak system. Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 12 Preface Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 13: Safety Summary
— A personal injury hazard is immediately accessible as you read DANGER the marking. — A personal injury hazard exists but is not immediately acces- WARNING sible as you read the marking. — A hazard to property, product, and other equipment is present. CAUTION Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 14: Symbols On The Product
ﬁrst aid and resuscitation is present. — Prior to servicing, remove jewelry such as rings, watches, Remove jewelry and other metallic objects. — Do not touch exposed connections, components or Avoid exposed circuitry circuitry when power is present. Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 15: Cautions
— To prevent product overheating, provide equip- Provide proper ventilation ment ventilation in accordance with installation instructions. — Static sensitive components are present which Use anti-static procedures may be damaged by electrostatic discharge. Use anti-static procedures, equipment and surfaces during servicing. Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 16 (ASICs). As a result, circuit board repair at the component level is very difﬁcult in the ﬁeld, if not impossible. For war- ranty compliance, do not troubleshoot systems beyond the board level. Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 17: Regulatory Notices
Changes or modiﬁcations not expressly approved by Grass Valley Group can affect emission compliance and could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Page 18: Fcc Emission Limits
Safety of Information Technology Equipment, including Electrical Business Equipment (Third edition, 1999). CAN/CSA C22.2, No. 60950-00 Safety of Information Technology Equipment, including Electrical Business Equipment. BSEN60950 Safety of Information Technology Equipment, including Electrical Business Equipment. Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 19: Section 1 - System Overview
Powerful digital video switching, mixing, and keying with E-MEM are standard features of Zodiak, in addition to internal Still Store capability. The switcher is available in 2.5-M/E or 3-M/E models with or without Transform Engines (internal DPMs).
Page 20: 3-M/E System Standard Features
DSK keyers, and • 13 Aux buses total plus switched Preview — up to eight Aux buses can be utilized for four Effects Send pairs. Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 21: Zodiak System Options
Introduction Zodiak System Options The options listed below are for all models of Zodiak, except those dedi- cated to M/E 3. Selected sets of options may be combined into packages for initial purchase. Individual options can be purchased and added to a Zodiak system at a later time.
Page 22: System Components
Section 1 — System Overview System Components A Zodiak system consists of a Main panel, Menu panel, Video Processor frame, CD-ROM (internal to the Menu panel), external USB-powered Zip drive, and two standard 1.4 MB 3.5 in. ﬂoppy disk drives (one in the Main...
Page 23: Main Panel
Subpanel Connectors to the Zodiak Video Processor frame and to other components of the Zodiak Control Surface are located on the rear of the Main panel. The Main panel provides power to the separate Menu panel. Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 24 Crosspoint Switch Board Main Power Supply M/E Switch Board Control Panel Processor Board Boot Dial Switch (0) Master Reset Button Redundant Power Supply Menu Reset Button RT Panel Reset Button Floppy Disk Drive (Main Panel Reset) Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 25: Menu Panel
Three 24-Crosspoint and two 32-Crosspoint Remote Aux panel types are available for Zodiak systems. Any combination of these aux panels can be used in a Zodiak system. See Section 2 – Installation of the Zodiak Installation and Service Manual for additional information.
Page 26: Video Processor Frame
A built-in fan system allows cooling of the frame. A fully loaded 3-M/E system is shown in Figure Figure 5. Fully Equipped Zodiak Video Processor Frame Front View (Door Removed) Single Board Floppy Drive Computer...
Page 27: Video Processor Power Supply
System Components Video Processor Power Supply The Zodiak Video Processor frame houses up to three slide-in modules rated at 400 watts each. (Figure 5 on page 26). Two hot-swappable power supply modules (primary and redundant) are standard with the 2.5-M/E system, and three power supply modules are standard with the 3-M/E system.
Page 28: Zodiak Facility Example
Section 1 — System Overview Zodiak Facility Example A basic facility conﬁguration example of a Zodiak system is shown in Figure 6. Numerous types of sources can be fed to the Video Processor frame. Each M/E, Keyer and Utility bus has internal video processing capability to correct color (including optional RGB color correction) and add effects.
Page 29: Functional Overview
Video Signal Flow The basic system architecture (Figure 7) of the Zodiak system has been designed for operational ﬂexibility. For example, all the outputs from every M/E and the PGM/PST are routed back to the video crosspoint matrix, making all these signals accessible to the entire system.
Page 30 Key Wipe Gen 4 Simple Aux/Send 6 Complex Wipe Gen Aux/Send 7 Aux/Return 6 Aux/Return 7 Aux Send 8 Aux/Return 8 Aux/Send 9 Aux/Return 9 M/E 1 PGM M/E 1 PVW M/E 2 PGM M/E 2 PVW Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 31 Key 2 Key Program B Key 3 Video Key 3 Key Program B A Video Background Generator B Video Preview B Bkg 1 Stillstore 1 Stillstore 2 Bkg 2 Stillstore 3 Stillstore 4 Program A Program B Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 32: System Control
Zodiak system control is designed for ﬂexibility and simplicity. Ethernet, serial, parallel, and USB are used for system component interconnections. Tally and GPI control are available. Windows 2000 drives the Menu panel touch screen. An overview of Zodiak system control is shown in Figure Figure 9. Zodiak System Control...
Page 33: Section 2 - Installation
Section Installation This section describes the installation and setup of Zodiak hardware. Pre-Installation Procedures Before you physically install the Zodiak system, familiarize yourself with the tools required, physical speciﬁcations, and safety and power require- ments covered in this section. System Survey Check all parts received against the packing list enclosed with your ship- ment, and examine the equipment for any shipping damage.
Page 34: Safety Requirements
CAUTION To avoid static damage to sensitive electronic devices, protect the Zodiak system from static discharge. Avoid handling frame modules in a high static environment.
Page 35: Zodiak Control Surface
Zodiak Control Surface Zodiak Control Surface The Zodiak system has a modular control panel consisting of several com- ponents (Figure 10). This approach provides ﬂexibility for mounting com- ponent panels in various environments, and allows the addition of specialized accessory control panels.
Page 36: Zip Drive
Main panel installation requires careful attention to the console support structure and the console cutout dimensions necessary to accommodate the mounting ﬂanges located on the front and sides of the tub (Figure 12). Figure 12. Mounting Flanges 0.43 in. Floppy 11 mm Disk Drive Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 37: Ventilation
The Main panel lid is held in the open position by two gas shock assem- blies. The ability of these devices to support the lid is compromised if the installed panel tilts toward the user at an angle greater than 15 degrees. Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 38 3.84 in. 5.38 in. 5.38 in. 7.13 in. 98 mm 137 mm 137 mm 181 mm 9.22 in. 234 mm 15.5 in. 394 mm 22.62 in. 575 mm 31.75 in. 807 mm 37.13 in. 943 mm Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 39: Power Supply
Pin 9 Pin 5 Menu Reset Reserved Reset is active low. This cable must be connected to Com 3 on the Menu panel and Com 1 on the Main Panel or it will not work. Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 40: Main Panel Options
Main panel. See M/E 3 Module Insertion on page 66 Module Removal on page 66 to install the Mix Effects (M/E 3) module. See Power Supply Installation on page 65 install the redundant power supply. Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 41: Keycap And Keycap Film Label Replacement
Main Panel Options Keycap and Keycap Film Label Replacement Zodiak panels have both small and large buttons. The small buttons have imprinted labels and the large buttons have removable keycaps and ﬁlm labels. The upgrade kit contains 36 replacement buttons and a single ﬁlm label for a large button.
Page 42 Force Fill Mask Mask Gain Bkgd Key 2 Effects Send Link Matte Video Uncal Fill Split Prior Wipe User Tran Key 3 Linear Chroma Preset Tran Pattern Clip Auto Preset Key 4 Tran Black 0000 Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 43 Key Split White Blank M/E 3 Keyers Subpanel Key Prior White Blank Freeze Fill White Blank Freeze Key White Blank Inhibit Mask White Blank Force Mask White Blank Int DPM White Blank Ext DPM White Blank Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 44 5. Re-insert the keycap so the base notches are on the front and back sides of the switch. 6. Turn on the Main panel power. Figure 19. Large Button Film Label Replacement Lens Film Label Base Insert keycap with notches on front and back sides. Switch Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 45: Remote Aux Panels
Data Sheet or Grass Valley Group Full Line Product Catalog. Online docu- mentation is available on the Grass Valley Group web site. The URL for the Grass Valley Group web site is found on the copyright page at the front of this manual.
Page 46 Panel Address and Force High Tally Communications Bus DC Power Joystick Override FORCE HIGH TALLY PANEL TEST DC POWER MODE ADDRESS COMMUNICATIONS SHIELD JOYSTICK OVERRIDE Note All KAL-24AUX rear panels have similar layouts and connectors. Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 47 Thirty-two 24-Crosspoint Remote Aux panels can be daisy-chained on a single serial control port (Serial Port 4/J7) on the Zodiak Video Pro- cessor frame, but the total length of cable in the panel daisy-chain cannot exceed 1000 ft (320 M). Allow enough cable to reach each control panel connector, plus about 3 ft (approximately 1 m) extra.
Page 48 Verify that the power supply cord reaches the 24-Crosspoint Remote Aux Control panel and the AC source. Figure 26. KAL-24AUX Power Supply Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 49: 32-Crosspoint Remote Aux Panels
These panels are designed to select 64 external sources (32 unshifted and 32 shifted). The number of 32-Crosspoint Remote Aux panels that can be network connected to the Zodiak Video Processor frame is 40. Two panel conﬁgurations are available, identiﬁed by the number of rack units (RUs) each occupies in the standard 19 in.
Page 50 Joystick override programming is done in the Button Mapping menu accessed by touching Daily Setups User Prefs Button Mapping Remote Panel in the Zodiak Menu application. Refer to Remote Aux Panel Conﬁgura- tion on page 115. Figure 30. KAL-32AUX Joystick Override Connector Cable Wiring Momentary Contact Switches...
Page 51: Menu Panel Installation
Ports located on the rear of the Menu panel (Figure 32 on page 52) provide connections to the Zodiak Main panel, Video Processor frame, an external Zip drive, a PS/2 mouse and keyboard, an optional CD-ROM drive and other devices.
Page 52: Available Mounting Brackets
CAUTION When using either console mounting bracket, be sure to open the Main panel lid and check for sufﬁcient clearance between the Menu panel and the Main panel components. Without sufﬁcient clearance, the lever arm or joystick could damage the Touch Screen when the Main panel is opened. Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 53: Adaptable Mounting Bracket
52) allows connection to a Kalypso-style adjustable console bracket option (Figure or, for more ﬂexibility, a user-supplied articulated arm. Figure 34. Menu Panel Mounting with Adjustable Console Bracket Menu Panel Adjustable Console Bracket Main Panel Console Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 54 Bracket Bottom Mounts Hole Sizes and Spacing Bottom 3.96 in. 101 mm Mounting Bracket 1.00 in. / 25 mm 2 x 0.25 in. / 6.35 mm diameter 4.20 in. 6.57 in. 107 mm 167 mm Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 55: Flush Mount Kit Option
Figure 36. Flush Mount Kit Option 19 in. 483 mm 12.22 in. 310 mm Menu Panel Flush Mount Bezel Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 56 Flush Mount assembly to the Menu panel. Figure 37. Attaching Flush Mount Bezel to Menu Panel CD-ROM Drive (not used) Right Mounting Brackets Side Menu Panel Cabling Including External CD-ROM Bottom Exhaust Fan Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 57 2x 0.85 in. 22 mm If console thickness exceeds 10.31 in. 1.25 in. / 32 mm, route these 262 mm areas from far side. 4x R 0.0625 in. / 1.5 mm permitted 14.81 in. / 376 mm Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 58: Cabling And Pinouts
D-9 Male Pin 5 Pin 9 Chassis GND Chassis GND Pin 6 Pin 1 Menu Reset RI (Ring Indicator) Open circuit or Mark (-5 to -15 volts) is run. Space (+5 to +15 volts) is reset. Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 59: Zodiak System Control Via Pc
Zodiak system. Menu knobs are not available when running on a PC, but knob values can be input with the popup keypad. CAUTION Access to the PC should be controlled when the Zodiak system is in use, to prevent accidental changes to Zodiak system operations.
Page 60: Do Not Use Large Fonts With Menu On Pc
5. Exit the Zodiak Menu application and restart it. Do Not Use Large Fonts with Menu on PC When running the Zodiak Menu on a PC, the menu may not be drawn cor- rectly if the Large Fonts display setting is selected.
Page 61: Menu On Pc Knobs
Zodiak System Control via PC Menu on PC Knobs Knob controls are available to users of the Menu on PC application. From the Home menu, touch the button to display the controls Menu on PC Knobs (Figure 40). Figure 40. Menu on PC Knob Controls Clicking on the clockwise and counterclockwise arrows changes the asso- ciated knob value.
Page 62: Video Processor Frame Installation
Section 2 — Installation Video Processor Frame Installation The Zodiak Video Processor frame is a 7 rack unit chassis which mounts in a standard 19 in. (483 mm) rack (Figure 41). It has a built-in cooling system consisting of a fan/plenum mounted in the right section of the frame, and an air ﬁlter in the left section.
Page 63 Video Processor Frame Installation The Zodiak Video Processor frame houses components as shown in Figure 42. The Video Processor frame is shown below with the front door removed. Note The front door must remain in place and closed during normal system oper- ation to maintain maximum cooling efﬁciency.
Page 64: Power Supply
Power Supply 1 Power Supply 1 Power Supply The Zodiak Video Processor frame houses up to three slide-in power sup- plies rated at 400 watts each. See Figure Each power supply has its own AC input and it is recommended that each module’s AC input be connected to a separate AC supply circuit.
Page 65: Power Supply Installation
Verify that the upgrade kit includes: • One Mix Effects (M/E 3) module, • 36 replacement keycaps, one keycap legend titled , and M/E 3 • One Video Processor frame power supply. Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 66: Module Insertion
Main panel. M/E 3 CAUTION M/E Module heat sinks are required for Zodiak software version 2.1 and higher. Make sure they are installed on every module (including any spares). Running a Zodiak system without these heat sinks installed can result in overheating and damage to the M/E modules in your system.
Page 67 KlipCache feature is authorized. At that time, the Total Pages ﬁeld in the Still Store Cache menu will report 900 pages. Without the extra memory or option enabled 108 pages of memory are available. Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 68: Cabling And Pinouts
Table 9 on page 69 (Serial Ports), and Table 10 on page 69 (Tally Port). Conﬁgura- tion of these ports is done using the Zodiak Menu application (refer to Section 3-Conﬁguration). Table 8. Video Processor Frame GPI Inputs and Outputs Function...
Page 69 Reserved Tally 15 Reserved Pin 37 Pin 19 Tally 16 Reserved Tally 17 Tally Common Tally 18 Chassis GND Tally 19 Outputs are relay closures between the respective tally pin and Tally Common (pin 36). Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 70: Zodiak Control Surface Cabling And Control
Section 2 — Installation Zodiak Control Surface Cabling and Control Cabling The cabling of a standard Zodiak Control Surface is illustrated in Figure Refer to Table 11 for a list of supplied cables. Figure 46. Zodiak Control Surface Cabling Menu Panel Bottom View...
Page 71: Control Cabling
Zodiak Control Surface Cabling and Control Control Cabling A simple Zodiak system consisting of a Main panel, Menu panel, and Video Processor frame uses point-to-point connections and does not require con- nection to an external Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) (see Figure 46).
Page 72: Mouse And Keyboard Connection
(crossover) LAN cable or an Uplink port on the switch or hub. The LAN cables supplied with the Zodiak system are straight through cables. In order to swap the polarity of the TX and RX pairs in the...
Page 73: Lan Requirements
Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) (see Figure 48). A Zodiak system requires a LAN when components in addition to a Main panel, Menu panel, and Video Processor frame are connected or when external network access to a Still Store ﬁle system is desired. An appropri-...
Page 74: Ethernet Switches And Hubs
Video Processor frame. If a hub is used, connect the hub to the switch via the Uplink port, or through a peer-to-peer crossover cable. Reserve a port on Zodiak’s Ethernet switch if you will be utilizing a hub or switch. Note The number and type of components in your Zodiak system determines the size of the switch (number of ports) required.
Page 75 Zodiak Control Surface Cabling and Control Figure 49. Example Topography Requiring an Ethernet Switch Main Panel Video Processor Frame Ethernet Real Time Processor Panel LAN Hub 1 Menu LAN Menu Panel Facility Intranet Ethernet Menu System Processor Hub 1 PC with...
Page 76: Video
All Zodiak system video inputs and AUX outputs are conﬁgurable. For cabling conﬁguration ﬂexibility, each input can be mapped to any Zodiak panel source select button, and any Zodiak system video signal can be mapped to any AUX output connectors.
Page 77: Video Timing And Delay
Nominal Switcher Delay (A µs) plus the autotiming value (– B µs). This value is expressed by the Maximum Switcher Delay value (D µs). Delay values for a Zodiak system are given in Table Table 14. Zodiak System Video Delay Values Nominal Switcher Delay 49 µs...
Page 78: Tally Outputs
Section 2 — Installation Tally Outputs The Zodiak Tally system has 32 relays that interface source tally informa- tion to an external tally system through the Tally Port connector, J2 (see Table 10 on page 69). Tallies are a source attribute and relays are automati- cally assigned to a source when source deﬁnitions are deﬁned in the Eng...
Page 79: Section 3 - Configuration
Section ConÞguration Introduction This section provides system conﬁguration information for the Zodiak Digital Production Switcher. Refer to the latest Zodiak Release Notes for information speciﬁc to your current software version. Basic Conﬁguration Steps Power Up on page Network Conﬁguration on page Setting IP Addresses on page 84(if required).
Page 80: Power Up
Section 3 — Conﬁguration Power Up The Zodiak Video Processor frame and Main panel must be powered up for full system operation. The Menu panel receives its primary power from the Main panel. 1. Set the power switch on the Video Processor frame to On (Figure 51).
Page 81: Power And Initialization Indications
Video Processor frame, and green lights on the Video Processor frame power supplies. When the Zodiak system powers up or is reset, the ﬁrst portions of the system activated are the PGM PST buses, transition, and keying controls. This permits rapid on-air recovery of basic system operations. Sources can be cut, mixed, and wiped, and keys taken on and off air while the rest of the system initializes.
Page 82: Network Configuration
The physical communication link between Zodiak components and other devices is done through Ethernet connections. Two LANs are designed into the Zodiak system for optimal operation of the switcher, the Panel LAN and Menu (also called the Facility) LAN. This is done to isolate the Main...
Page 83: Connecting To An Existing Network
Video Processor frame and the Menu panel. This switch is then connected to a full-featured Gateway or Router device connected to the Menu LAN. This allows the Zodiak system to talk via the Gateway device to the rest of the facility, represented as the IP Cloud.
Page 84: Setting Ip Addresses
Section 3 — Conﬁguration Setting IP Addresses The Zodiak system is shipped from the factory set with the default IP addresses given in Table 15. The table also gives the location to view or set the IP addresses. An IP address has two components: the network preﬁx and the host number.
Page 85: Fundamental Ip Routing Concept
If other devices are present on the network, ensure that each device has a unique IP address. If more than one Zodiak system resides on the same network, the IP address of each additional Zodiak system device must be changed before it is connected to the network.
Page 86: Changing Ip Addresses
Note that in the process of setting the IP address for a particular device, the IP addresses of the other Zodiak devices on the network will also be displayed and can be edited. Editing these values does not change the other devices’ IP addresses. It informs the device you are currently changing what the target and gateway IP addresses are for the other Zodiak devices on the network.
Page 87: Main Panel Ip Addresses
To use the web browser, you will need to know the current IP address of the Main panel available as described in the instructions below: 1. In the Zodiak Home menu, touch the Eng Setup button. 2. Touch System at the bottom of the screen.
Page 88 You Start Ctrl–Esc may also close the Zodiak menu to access the Windows desktop by touching the upper right banner, but this is not necessary. 7. In the web browser Address line, type the IP address of the Main panel given in the ﬁeld in the Conﬁg Menu Hardware pane as...
Page 89 Setting IP Addresses Figure 58. Zodiak Web Access Page – Main Panel 9. In the Main Panel Conﬁguration IP address ﬁelds (Figure 58), set the desired IP address as required for the Main panel in the Panel IP Address ﬁeld. This IP address should be on the same network (Panel LAN) as...
Page 90 (not shown). The M/E 2 E-MEM display will show the conﬁgu- ration menu as illustrated in Figure 60 on page 4. Press the Lock/Learn button (emphasized in gray in Figure 60 on page below in the readout display to enter the IP addressing function. Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 91 You can use the button to backspace Reverse if you make a mistake, or scroll with button) through the rest Next of the IP address selections until you reach MAIN_PNL_IP again. Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 92 (Figure 61 on page 91). 13. Open the Main panel lid and return the Boot Switch to position 0 (zero) and press the button to return to normal operation. RT Panel Reset Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 93: Video Processor Frame Ip Addresses
You Start Ctrl–Esc may also close the Zodiak menu to access the Windows desktop by touching the upper right banner, but this is not necessary. 3. In the web browser address line, type the IP address given in the Frame ﬁeld in the Conﬁg Menu Hardware pane as shown below and hit...
Page 94 IP addresses (Figure 64). Figure 64. Zodiak Web Access – Frame Network Addresses Page 5. In the Facility LAN section, in the IP Address ﬁeld, enter the desired IP address for the Video Processor frame on the Menu (Facility) LAN.
Page 95: Identify New Ip Addresses In Menu Panel
Identify New IP Addresses in Menu Panel Once the new IP addresses are set for the Main panel and Video Processor frame, the new IP addresses must be entered into the Zodiak Menu for proper communication with the Menu panel. To identify the frame and Main panel addresses in the Menu panel: 1.
Page 96 Figure 67. IP Address Warning Message 6. Touch the RT Panel data pad to bring up the numeric keypad. Enter the new Main panel IP address on the Panel LAN and touch . Touch Enter in the warning message. Continue Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 97: Menu Panel Ip Addresses
Setting IP Addresses 7. Shut down the Zodiak Menu application by touching the upper right banner, then restart the Zodiak Menu application to have these values take effect. Note When the Video Processor frame IP addresses have been changed, you must also restart Windows 2000 at some point to refresh the internal gateway routing tables created in software.
Page 98: Ip Address Confirmation
(expressed as X’s below) as follows, then select Return C:\>ping XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX • With the Zodiak Menu application running, double-press any of the DPOP buttons to conﬁrm the correct menu comes up on the Menu panel. • Change Main panel crosspoints and see video changes.
Page 99: Setting 32-Crosspoint Remote Aux Panel Ip Address
Typically, Zodiak systems are equipped with more than one Remote Aux panel. If more than one 32-Cros- spoint Remote Aux panel will be used on your Zodiak system, you will need to change each panels’ IP addresses so none are duplicated, and this must be done before you connect them to the network.
Page 100 Section 3 — Conﬁguration Figure 69. Panel Description Screen 3. Click on Panel Network . A Panel Network Conﬁguration screen similar to Figure 70 will appear, displaying the factory default settings. Figure 70. Panel Network Screen, Default Information Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 101: Restoring The Default Ip Address
Aux panel will reset. You should label the panel with its IP address and keep a record of all IP addresses for future reference. 6. Disconnect the PC, and connect the Remote Aux panel to the Zodiak Menu LAN network.
Page 102: Software Installation
(broadcast equipment such as a Zodiak system or a modular frame, etc.), using Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). The Zodiak NetCentral option provides support for NetCentral, but does not include the actual NetCentral product, which is available separately.
Page 103 Power Supplies, the Fans, the Modules, and the overall temperature are reported. Software is monitored for version match/mismatch status, option status, license status, and operating status. A list of all the SNMP trap messages possible from a Zodiak can be generated and printed at the Monitoring Station. NetCentral Installation Two software components are supplied to support Zodiak monitoring by NetCentral.
Page 104: Hardware Reset Procedures
It boots the pro- cessor with only the operating system and an FTP server, and does not launch the Zodiak application. Setting the Boot switch to 9 (nine) and pressing the button puts the Main panel in conﬁguration RT Panel Reset mode (after about 60 seconds).
Page 105: Video Processor Frame Reset
Reset Button Boot Switch Engineering Setups Zodiak inputs and outputs are connected to the rear of the Video Processor frame. These video signals need to be conﬁgured to your facility’s require- ments. Engineering setups deﬁne Zodiak system components and describe how Zodiak is cabled into a facility.
Page 106 Alternatively a source might be a pair of video and key signals asso- ciated with an external DPM, along with whatever added information is required to allow the Zodiak system to interact properly with that DPM. – (formerly Source ID) An unchanging numeric value associ- Engineering ID ated with a source.
Page 107: Source Types
Logical names and Logical nicknames can be used to label sources differently for varying conditions. The Zodiak system also provides a way to map Engineering source IDs to Logical source IDs, using the Source Patch feature. By default this mapping is one-to-one, but this feature can be used to quickly set up production ele- ments for use in a different facility.
Page 108: Tally Outputs
Peripheral Bus II controlled devices. Tally Outputs The Zodiak Tally system has 32 tally relays available on the rear of the Video Processor frame for interface to an external tally device. Tally infor- mation is an attribute of each source. Currently, the ﬁrst 32 sources deﬁned in Eng Setup will correspond to the 32 tally outputs respectively.
Page 109: Source Definition Menu
Name changes take effect immediately. This name appears in the Engineering Setup menus. If no Logical names are deﬁned, this name also appears on the Zodiak Main panel, Local and Remote Aux panels, and Menu panels. Direct Source Deﬁnition To deﬁne Direct sources:...
Page 110: External Device Source Definition
. Refer to Daily Setups User Prefs Button Mapping Section 5 of the Zodiak User Manual for speciﬁc button mapping instruc- tions. Mapped buttons can also be labeled using ﬁlm inserts as described in Section 4-Maintenance of this manual. Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 111: Output Configuration
Engineering Setups Output Conﬁguration Program and Preview Outputs Zodiak Program and Preview outputs are fed to dedicated BNCs on the rear of the Video Processor frame. These output destinations cannot be changed. The only conﬁguration necessary is deﬁning the clean feed outputs for the downstream keys that will appear on either of the Program outputs (PGM A and PGM B).
Page 112 PVW/AUX delega- Aux 1 – 9 tion subpanel. This is done in the Aux Deleg Mapping menu (accessed by touching ). Refer to the Zodiak Daily Setups User Prefs Aux Deleg Mapping User Manual in the User Prefs section for conﬁguration instructions.
Page 113 This is done in the Aux Bus menu, outside of Eng Setup. To access this menu touch from the Home menu. This menu is Aux Bus described in detail in the Zodiak User Manual. Figure 75. Aux Pair Example Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 114: Ports & Devices Menu
Peripheral Bus II (PBus2) devices. The external interfaces for each type of device are described in detail in Appendix C-External Interfaces at the end of this manual. Figure 76. Eng Setup – Ports & Devices Menu Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 115: Remote Aux Panel Configuration
Remote Aux Panel Conﬁguration After the optional Remote Aux panels are installed, powered up, and set to different addresses, they need to be conﬁgured to the Zodiak system. The following steps are involved. • Identify and name the Remote Aux panels in Engineering Setup, •...
Page 116 IP addresses. 4. Touch the Done button. 5. Repeat this procedure with all the Remote Aux panels to be used with your Zodiak system. Figure 78. Add Aux Panel Menu Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 117: Remote Aux Panel Button Mapping
Daily Setups User Prefs Aux Deleg Mapping aux buses to delegation buttons. Refer to the separate Zodiak User Manual for speciﬁc button mapping instructions. Mapped buttons can also be labeled, using ﬁlm inserts (see Button Labeling on page 143). Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 118: Joystick Override
(Figure 80). The red Status box indicates the Remote Aux panel is not communicating with the Zodiak. If communication is taking place, the Status box will be green. After selection you will be returned to the Button Mapping menu (Figure 81 on page 119).
Page 119 Figure 81. Button Selection for Joystick Override 3. In the right Sources pane touch the button for the camera source associated with the camera shader wired to that contact pin. 4. Repeat for all the joystick override contacts to be programmed. Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 120: Tally Configuration
M/E’s PGM A, B, C and D. The tally would indi- cate what contributes to the M/E's program outputs but not anything down stream of it. The tally would be the same whether or not the M/E was On Air. Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 121 M/E. For example, a Bus Selection tally calculation could be set up to indicate which source is selected on the Pgm-Pst A bus, permitting audio-follow-video selections to be run by the tally system. Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 122: Tally Calculation Definition Menu
82). Figure 82. Tally Summary Menu The Zodiak tally calculator may use a method other than Output On Air to compose its list of tallied sources. There are 3 tally calculation Methods or types; Output, Look Ahead, and Bus Selection.
Page 123 The Method pane has three button choices so you can select between Output , and is a toggling button with a red LED. If Look Ahead Bus Selection Calc Off is activated, the tally calculator is shut off, and (Off), is printed Calc Off Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 124 Level are shown in non-editable data boxes. The starting point for the tally calculation is selected in the picker pane, titled Output, when the switcher outputs are listed. This illustration shows two outputs on Zodiak for an M/E. Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 125 Pressing the button in the source or aux picker clears the tributary, setting it to --- None and exits the popup. Pressing the button exits the menu without Cancel changing the tributary assignment. Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 126 After a tributary choice has been assigned, subsequent pop-ups gray out the already selected choice(s). This is shown in Figure 86. In this example, Tributary 1 was Pgm A, so in the popup for Tributary 2, Pgm A is grayed out. Figure 86. TallyPopupTrib2 Menu Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 127 Then when a Tributary data box is touched, the following popup in Figure 87 appears. The available point in the video chain for look-ahead preview is called LAP. Figure 87. Tally LAP Popup Menu Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 128: Tally Relays
On Air tally cal- culation. This permits Auto Start, etc. to function normally, but the On Air relay closures will include the source feeding the replay recorder. Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 129: Assignment Of Tally Relays To Sources
Source Deﬁnition menu). Tally relays map to Engineering Sources, not Logical Sources, to ensure tally is consistent regardless of source patching. The Source name will display in the non- Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 130 1 Hz as an aid in setup and troubleshooting. The test ﬂash mode persists as long as the button is on and is automatically Test Relay shut off when the Tally menu is exited. Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 131: Install Options
Customers who have purchased options should have received an authori- zation code for those options. This code needs to be entered on the speciﬁc Zodiak system for which the code was generated to enable the options. The Install Options menu has changed in appearance, see Figure Figure 90.
Page 132: To Enter A New Auth Code
5. Check Option Operation. Authorizations can be checked by touching . In particular, check that the correct number of Eng Setup nstall Options Chroma Keys are enabled. Contact Grass Valley Group Customer Service if you have any problems with your authorization code. Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 133: Save Load Menu
Save the ﬁle to the hard drive you have chosen or the Zip drive. Refer to the Zodiak User Manual for more details on saving ﬁles. Figure 91. Engineering Setup Save-Load Menu Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 134: Daily Setups
The Zodiak system supports Suite Preferences and User Preferences. The engineer in charge of a Zodiak system may wish to create and save a standard set of Suite and User Preferences onto disk so the system can be easily restored to a known state.
Page 135: Other Configuration Settings
Keyer to enable it. Any combination is selectable. In the example shown, the Program Out A has all three downstream keyers enabled, and the Program Out B has been conﬁgured with no downstream keyers (clean feed). Figure 92. DSK Clean Feed Menu Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 136: Panel Adjustments
1. Open My Computer\Control Panel\Display. 2. Press the Settings tab and then press the Advanced button. 3. Press the Monitor tab and adjust the frequency rate. Refresh frequency should be set at 60 Hz or 75 Hz. Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 137: Section 4 - Maintenance
Zodiak Digital Production Switcher. Main Panel Maintenance The Main panel in the Zodiak Digital Production Switcher requires no routine maintenance. Cleaning If the Main panel requires cleaning, use a damp (not wet) cloth. Do not spray anything directly on the panel surface.
Page 138: Crosspoint Switch Board
(Figure 3 on page 24). 2. Using a 1/8 in. Hex wrench, remove the three Lever Arm handles on the Main panel Transition subpanels (Figure 93). Figure 93. Main Panel Lever Arms Transition Subpanels (3) Transition Lever Arm Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 139 8. Support the board as you remove the 20 screws that secure the M/E Switch board to the Main panel lid. Carefully remove the board. 9. Install the replacement board by reversing Step 8 through Step 2 turn the power back on to the Main panel. Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 140: Control Panel Processor Board
IP addresses for the Main panel. You may need to reset your IP addresses if you are not using the standard factory defaults and then reload the current version of software you are running to the Main panel. Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 141: Power Supply Replacement
Step 2 and turn the power back on to the Main panel. 7. Make sure you have not left any spare hardware or tools inside the panel and the replacement power supply is cabled correctly. Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 142: Fuse Replacement
2. Using your ﬁngers or adjustable jaw pliers, pull the keycap up and out of the panel (Figure 95). Figure 95. LED Replacement Keycap Insert keycap with notches on front and back sides. Rear of panel Switch Insert LED with flat side oriented as shown. Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 143: Button Labeling
6. Turn on the Main panel power supplies. Button Labeling Many buttons on Zodiak system panels can be labeled by inserting ﬁlm with printed legends (lens chips) under their keycap lenses. The Zodiak Main panel and the 24-Crosspoint Remote Aux panels are shipped with blank source selection buttons.
Page 144: Button Label Replacement
Section 4 — Maintenance Button Label Replacement Different button designs are used on various Zodiak control surface panels. The following buttons have a design which provides for label replacement: • Large buttons (used on Main and 24-Crosspoint Aux Panels), and •...
Page 145 3. Insert the new ﬁlm label and diffuser into the lens, label ﬁrst, and replace the lens on the base. 4. Re-insert the keycap into the switch. The keycap ﬁts into the switch in any orientation. Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 146: Menu Panel Maintenance
4. Rinse the ﬁlter thoroughly with fresh water, and air dry completely. 5. When the ﬁlter is completely dry, reinstall it into the frame with the metal netting to the right. Close the door of the frame. Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 147: Removing And Replacing Modules
Control Pro- cessor board will shut down the power. CAUTION M/E Module heat sinks are required for Zodiak software version 2.1 and higher. Make sure they are installed on every module (including any spares).
Page 148: M/E Module Heat Sink Installation
M/E modules in your system. 1. Locate the Dual M/E modules in Slot 2 of the Zodiak Video Processor frame in both 2.5-M/E and 3-M/E systems and Slot 3 in 3-M/E systems (Figure 100).
Page 149 Video Processor Frame Maintenance Figure 100. Zodiak Video Processor Frame Control Module (Slot 1) M/E (M/E 1 & 2) (Slot 2) M/E (M/E 3) (Slot 3) 3. Conﬁrm that the assembly number of the module is a 671-6347-00 or - 10 version, letter version E1 or earlier.
Page 150 7. Reset the Video Processor frame by pushing the RESET button on the front of the Control module (Figure 101 on page 150). This completes the necessary modiﬁcations. You may now install the new software. Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 151: Control Processor Sbc Submodule Replacement
Video Processor Frame Maintenance Control Processor SBC Submodule Replacement The SBC1000 is compatible with Zodiak software version 2.2 or later. Control Processors shipped from the factory with the SBC1000 submodule already installed will have a part number ending in -02 and above. The sub- module replacement procedure is for Control Processors with part numbers ending in -00 and -01.
Page 152: Sbc1000 Installation
Use the procedure below to install the new SBC1000 or replace the original submodule (for using older software versions, v2.0 or earlier). CAUTION Removing the Video Processor Frame Control Module causes loss of Zodiak system control, and reinserting the module causes a reset that takes the Zodiak system outputs to black.
Page 153 14. Return the Control Processor module to its original location in the frame. You may plug the module back into the frame while it is powered up. The module will reset and take the Zodiak system outputs to black. 15. Discard the original Frame Recovery ﬂoppy disk labeled with part number 063-8067-01 that shipped with your system.
Page 154: Power Supply Maintenance
Section 4 — Maintenance Power Supply Maintenance For proper operation, the Zodiak Video Processor frame must have one power supply for the 2.5-M/E and two power supplies for the 3-M/E installed and operating at all times. Frame power supplies are not designed to be serviced in the ﬁeld.
Page 155: Section 5 - Troubleshooting And Diagnostics
Some assemblies have special ﬁeld installation instructions. Grass Valley Group Web Site The URL for the Grass Valley Group web site can be found on the copyright page at the front of this manual. Visit the web site for documentation, soft-...
Page 156: Precautions
Zodiak Web Access Web browser access is available to check status of several important com- ponents in the Zodiak system. Use any web browser able to access the Zodiak network, including the Menu panel Windows 2000 application (keyboard and mouse required).
Page 157: Current Software Versions
Zodiak Web Access Current Software Versions The Versions link will bring up the current software versions installed and date of installation in the Zodiak Video Processor frame, Main panel (RT Panel), and Menu panel as shown in the screen in Figure 105.
Page 158: Power Supply Status
109) reports the status of the Analog Reference In signal connected to the rear of the Video Processor frame as Reference Signal ( ), Reference Lock ( ), and Ref- Present Not Present Good erence Type ( 60Hz/525lines 50Hz/625lines Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 159: Frame Board Status
Frame Board Status The Frame Board Status section (Figure 110) gives the status of each of the modules installed in the Zodiak Video Processor frame, the module ID, hardware revision, power and state. Figure 110. Frame Board Status Frame Message Log...
Page 160: Frame Network Addresses
Video Processor frame on the Facility (Menu) LAN and Panel LAN. If you need to change IP addresses, refer to Section 3-Conﬁguration in this manual for complete details. Figure 112. Frame Network Addresses Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 161: Frame Date And Time
Selecting the RT Panel link brings up the status screens for the Main panel. The following status screens are available for the Main panel. These screens may also be accessed by entering the Main panel IP address in the address line of the web browser. Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 162: Main Panel Message Log
The Zodiak Panel Message Log (Figure 114) displays the status log for the Main panel. Figure 114. Zodiak Main Panel Message Log Main Panel Network Addresses Selecting the Main Panel Network Addresses link brings up the Main Panel Conﬁguration screen shown in Figure 115.
Page 163: Main Panel Date And Time
Press the button to store the new values. Save New Settings Figure 116. Main Panel Date and Time Screen Zodiak Frame Selecting the Zodiak Frame link returns you to the Video Processor frame status screens. Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 164: Frame Software Diagnostics Tools
ﬁle copy process. The time required to transfer the ﬁles varies depending on the amount of data being saved, and may take a couple minutes. The Zodiak Main panel can be operated during the ﬁle transfer process. However, it is recommended not to exit from the browser menu while the ﬁles are being copied.
Page 165: Diagnostics Data Collection
If the Video Processor frame crashes, extensive data detailing the current state of the frame software is automatically logged onto the frame hard drive. This data can help the Grass Valley engi- neering team quickly address the problem. The information is retained indeﬁnitely, but is overwritten should another frame crash occur.
Page 166: Commonly Reported Problems
Problem Page Number No Communication Between Main Panel and Frame or System Lockup page 166 No DC Power to Zodiak Component page 184 Lever Arm and/or Joystick Needs Calibration page 198 No Communication Between Main Panel and Frame or System Lockup...
Page 167: Check Network Connections
• The green MENU and PANEL LINK LEDs on the Control Pro- cessor/DSK/Still Store module in slot 1 of the frame are lit and the green TX and RX LEDs are blinking to indicate LAN activity (see Figure 151 on page 211). Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 168: Ping Devices
The Zodiak installation program loads and the Zodiak Software Update Tool screen appears (Figure 121). Figure 121. Zodiak Install Screen 1 3. Select Install software on a Zodiak system and the Next> button to bring up the selections shown in Figure 122. Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 169 All selected targets pinged OK correct, including the gateway addresses between the Main and Menu panel, and that all devices are communicating properly. Touch the button and exit the Zodiak Installation application and Cancel restart the Zodiak Menu application. Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 170 Command Prompt in the next section to ping devices separately. Ping Devices With Command Prompt If one or all of the devices failed to ping properly from the Zodiak Install application, try pinging the devices using the Command Prompt in Win- dows.
Page 171: Drain Nv Ram Procedure
Suite, and User conﬁguration data, and also has data for all the E-MEM reg- isters. This data is stored as ﬁles on the Video Processor frame hard disk, and is loaded on bootup. Errors in this data could cause Zodiak system problems, which may be overcome, perhaps only temporarily, by draining the NV RAM.
Page 172 Load a User Proﬁle and check that the User Preferences settings are correct. d. Load a bin of E-MEMs and run them to check that they operate correctly. e. Load Source Memory and test their defaults. Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 173: Panel And Frame Recovery Procedures
CAUTION See your network System Administrator or Facility Engineer before making any IP address changes. Make sure you know what the IP addresses should be for your facility (including any Subnet mask) of all Zodiak devices before changing them. These procedures, described later in detail, include the following steps: •...
Page 174 Zodiak from the main network before proceeding. Shut Down Windows 2000 If the Zodiak application is still running on the Menu panel, shut it down by touching the top right banner. If Windows 2000 is running on the Menu panel, press the button and shut down the computer.
Page 175 7. After removing Disk 2, with the rotary Boot Switch still set to 1, press button. RT Panel Reset 8. Leave the Main panel rotary Boot Switch set to position 1 and proceed to the following section, Reformat Hard Drive and Restore Video Processor Frame IP Address. Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 176 Restart Windows 2000. Restart Windows 2000 1. Restart Windows 2000 by pressing the Menu Reset button (middle button) inside the Main panel (Figure 125 on page 175). 2. Proceed to the following section, Reinstall Software. Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 177 Mouse and Keyboard Connection on page 72 of this manual for instructions on installing a mouse and keyboard. 1. Press the Zodiak Install icon on the Windows 2000 desktop to open the Software Update Tool and the following screen appears (Figure 127).
Page 178 (Figure 129). Figure 129. Zodiak Software Install Screen 2 4. Select the Menu system , Main Panel , and Frame boxes in the Zodiak System Components screen. Before starting the software update, you will need to verify that each Zodiak device is communicating and set up with the proper default IP address for software loading by performing a ping test.
Page 179 Tool to exit. Contact Grass Valley Group Customer Support. Contact numbers are provided on the copyright page at the front of this manual. 13. When the Ping test is successful, touch the Start Update button. A Zodiak Download Status screen appears (not shown) and installation begins.
Page 180 16. When Menu panel initialization completes (which may occur before the Video Processor frame initializes) a Windows log on window appears. You do not have to enter a user name or password; simply touch The Zodiak Menu application will then load, run, and display its startup screen (Figure 131).
Page 181 Set Eng Setups Menu Panel IP Addresses The default IP addresses for the Main panel and Video Processor frame must now be entered into the Zodiak Menu for proper communication with the Menu panel. To set the Video Processor frame and Main panel addresses in the Menu panel: 1.
Page 182 133). Enter Continue 8. Touch the top right banner of the Zodiak application to shut it down. 9. Restart the Zodiak application by double-clicking on the Zodiak menu application on the Windows desktop. This will reset the IP address values.
Page 183 If the default network conﬁguration that is now in place does not ﬁt the existing Ethernet conﬁguration for your facility, the IP addresses may be reconﬁgured to conform to your facility. Proceed to Changing IP Addresses on page Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 184: No Dc Power To Zodiak Component
Zodiak component by blown fuses, defective or loose cabling, or, in the case of the Video Processor frame, high temperature thermal shut- down. DC power to each Zodiak component in the system is clearly indicated on every module or panel board. Use the block diagram in Figure 134 to trou- bleshoot loss of DC power to any component in the system.
Page 185: No Dc Power To Control Surface Component
No DC Power to Control Surface Component The Main panel has two power supplies, the Main and Redundant, that supply power to the Zodiak control surfaces. Power from these supplies is processed on the Control Panel Processor board inside the Main panel tub then distributed to the Crosspoint Switch and M/E Switch boards in the tub, and the standalone Menu panel through an external power connector.
Page 186 Frame Thermal Shutdown If the Video Processor frame shuts down completely, a thermal shutdown may have occurred. Thermal shutdown capability is built into the Zodiak Control Processor module in the Video Processor frame. When the ambient operating temperature of the device reaches a high limit, the switcher will shut itself off by shutting down the main power switch on the Control Pro- cessor module.
Page 187: No Dc Power To Frame Component
Control Surface Troubleshooting If you are experiencing functional difﬁculty with one of the control panels in the Zodiak control surface, refer to the procedures below. Main Panel Troubleshooting The Main panel buttons and displays illuminate when the system is oper- ating properly (there is no lamp saver or sleep mode).
Page 188 Main panel to the other Zodiak devices. For a quick check of system communication status with other devices, check the version of Zodiak software running on the Main panel by bringing up the Version screen on the Menu panel as described in the steps below.
Page 189 Data is being transferred from the CPU to Satellite Panel 2. RxD2 Green LED on Data is being received from Satellite Panel 2 to CPU. Main Panel Backplane LAN LINK Green LED on Ethernet controller recognizes Panel LAN frame connection. (Figure 137 on page 191) Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 190 Figure 135. Main Panel Interior Crosspoint and Switch Board Indicator LEDs Crosspoint Switch Board M/E Switch Board Main Power Supply Control Panel Processor Board Cover Control Panel Processor Board Redundant Power Supply Floppy Disk Drive Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 191 Figure 136. Main Panel Control Panel Processor Status Indicators Figure 137. Main Panel Backplane LAN LINK LED MENU COM 1 POWER CROSS PANEL 1 PANEL 2 OVER COM 2 LINK MENU COM 1 POWER CROSS PANEL 1 PANEL 2 OVER COM 2 Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 192 Section 5 — Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Figure 138. Main Panel Control Processor Board (Cover Removed) Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 193: Main Panel Diagnostics
Tests Fault and Ethernet communication LEDs on Control Panel Processor Diagnostics board. Power Supply Diagnostics Tests Main Panel power supplies for presence and voltage. Serial Channel Diagnostics Tests Satellite Ports 1 and 2 at rear of Main panel on Control Panel Proces- sor board. Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 194 139) will change to indicate that the panel is now in a diagnostic mode. The displays will indicate the following: • M/E 1 – Zod Diagnostics • M/E 2 – Diagnostics version number • M/E 3 (PGM/PST) – Com port used by diagnostics Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 195 Figure 139 on page 195 for an illustration of Main panel display locations. 5. When ﬁnished with all of the diagnostic tests, press Q to quit. 6. Remove the null modem cable from port Com 1. Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 196 An error message will be dis- the front of the Control Panel Pro- played on the terminal if all cessor board through all positions switch positions are not within 10 seconds. See Figure 135 detected. on page 190. Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 197 Loopback rates. The Main panel diagnostics V Identify Diagnostics and version and the revision num- Observe terminal display. Version ber of the Control Panel Proces- sor will be reported. Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 198: Lever Arm And Joystick Calibration
Tran Enter Undo Rate Bank M/E 2 E–MEM Keypad 3. The display will change to bring up the ﬁrst calibration routine, M/E 3 (PGM/PST for 2.5-M/E systems), as shown in Figure 141 on page 199. Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 199 3000 MoveToLower Press Stop Hold Lock Lock Next Input Learn Learn Bank Bank Reverse Effects Bank Effects Bank Rewind Tran Enter Tran Trim Undo Undo Rate Rate Bank Bank Enter Master E-MEM Display Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 200 M/E 2 E-MEM display to move to the M/E 2 and the M/E 1 lever arm calibration routines (Figure 144). Figure 144. Move to Next Calibration Procedure To enter next calibration, select Next E-MEM Next Lock Learn Bank Effects Bank Tran Enter Undo Rate Bank Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 201 10. The ﬁrst calibration routine is for the X axis. Move the joystick to its left and right limits to set the minimum and maximum X axis values. The joystick values will appear in the Master E-MEM display. Select the button under to move to the Y axis calibration routine. Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 202 8200 y 8000 z 8500 Center Press Stop Hold Lock Lock Next Input Learn Learn Bank Bank Reverse Effects Bank Effects Bank Rewind Tran Enter Tran Trim Undo Undo Rate Rate Bank Bank Enter Master E-MEM Display Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 203: 24-Crosspoint Remote Aux Panel Troubleshooting
Tran Enter Undo Rate Bank This completes the calibration routines available for the Zodiak Main panel, 15. Return the Main panel Boot Switch to position 0 and press the RT Panel button (Figure 136 on page 191) to reboot the control panel and Reset return to normal operation.
Page 204: Using The Test Mode Switches
Pin 1 on source button 1 … pin 8 on source button 8 0 0 1 1 Program Joystick Override Translation Table (see text) 1 0 1 1 Panel selects only Near side 0 1 1 1 Panel selects only Far side Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 205: Menu Panel Troubleshooting
Basic Functionality Checks 1. Reset the Menu panel by doing the following: a. If the Zodiak application is running, close it by touching the upper right banner. b. If possible, shut down Windows 2000 properly in the Start menu.
Page 206 4. If one of the devices did not report a software version in Step 3 above, check Menu panel communication with other Zodiak devices with the steps below. When the Menu panel is not communicating with the Zodiak frame, a message will appear in the upper right banner of Frame is disconnected the menu screen.
Page 207: Menu Panel Calibration
The Menu panel is composed of a Single Board Computer (SBC) with an internal hard drive. It may be helpful to use the Windows 2000 Disk Defragmenter utility in System Tools periodically to defragment the hard drive and allow the computer to run more efﬁciently. Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 208: Video Processor Frame Troubleshooting
• V AC green LED on (AC line voltage is present). • V DC green LED on (DC output to Video Processor frame is present). Note Earlier version power supplies have only one LED which indicates AC power status. Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 209: Video Path Troubleshooting
No DC Power to Zodiak Component on page 184. Video Path Troubleshooting The video path in the Zodiak Digital Processor frame is designed to provide extremely ﬂexible signal routing from input to output. Video paths are conﬁgured through software under the Engineering Setup menu of the Zodiak application during initial installation of the system.
Page 210 Indicates system has booted successfully and all programmable parts on FPGA PGM OK Green LED on the module are conﬁgured properly. +5 V Green LED on (Figure 152 on page 212) +3.3 V Green LED on Designated power present. +1.8 V Green LED on Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 211: Frame Leds And Test Points
212) LED0 Green LED on LED1 Green LED on LED2 Green LED on Not used LED3 Green LED on LED4 Green LED on Frame LEDs and Test Points Figure 151. Frame Control Processor Module LEDs Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 212 Section 5 — Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Figure 152. Dual M/E Module LEDs GRASS VALLEY GROUP DUAL MIX EFFECTS 671-6347- Figure 153. Input/Xpt/Sync Gen Module LEDs Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 213: Local Area Network Troubleshooting
Network Conﬁguration on page 82 for a detailed description of the IP addressing requirements of the system. Note that all Zodiak devices requiring an IP address also have requirements for knowing the other device’s IP addresses that they communicate with. This is a key factor in troubleshooting a system.
Page 214 To issue the command: ping 1. If the Zodiak application is currently running on the Menu panel, exit the application by touching the upper right message area of the Zodiak menu. 2. Launch the Command Prompt application from the Windows menu.
Page 215: Section 6 - Functional Description
Section Functional Description Introduction This section provides a functional description of the Zodiak Video Pro- cessor frame and modules and control panels and associated circuit boards, including their respective power supply assemblies. The intent is to provide information adequate to allow maintenance technicians to isolate problems to the frame module level and the Main panel circuit board level.
Page 216: Video Processor Power Supplies
P/S Slot 2 P/S Slot 3 P/S Latch Video Processor Power Supplies Built-in power supplies provide DC power to the Zodiak Video Processor frame. The Zodiak Video Processor frame houses up to three slide-in modules rated at 400 watts each (see Appendix A-Speciﬁcations).
Page 217: Video Processor Frame Power Distribution
M/E Module (M/E 3) Input/Crosspoint/Sync Generator Video Processor Frame Modules A brief overview of each of the Video Processor frame modules is given here. Refer also to the simpliﬁed block diagram shown in Figure 7 on page Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 218: Control Processor/Dsk/Still Store Module
Processor status parameters such as temperature and power supply status are reported in the web browser interface to the frame. Refer to Frame Status on page 157 for details on user access to Frame status. Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 219 Video Processor Frame Modules Still Store Effects The Zodiak Still Store is internal to the system and provides two video inputs and four outputs. Inputs and outputs are internal Zodiak system sources, which can be mapped to any desired Source Select buttons.
Page 220 • One RS-232 Diagnostic serial port labeled Diag (J3). Ethernet The Video Processor frame connects to two separate LANs in the Zodiak system, the Panel LAN for communication with the Main panel and the Menu (also called the Facility) LAN for communication with the Menu panel.
Page 221: Dual Mix/Effects (M/E) Modules
Video Processor Frame Modules Dual Mix/Effects (M/E) Modules In a Zodiak system, the mix/effects circuitry for M/E 1 and M/E 2 resides on the Dual M/E module in slot 2 (see Figure 154 on page 216). In a 3-M/E system, a second M/E module containing M/E 3 only is installed in slot 3.
Page 222: Input/Crosspoint/Sync Generator Module
DPM via designated Aux Buses. The Aux Bus pair must be deﬁned as video/video or video/key sig- nals, and shaped or unshaped in the Zodiak Menu application. Input/Crosspoint/Sync Generator Module The Input/Crosspoint/Sync Generator module resides in slot 4 of the...
Page 223 Zodiak system. Each background generator has background wash and texture capability in addition to complete hue, brightness and saturation control from the Matte menu in the Zodiak Menu application. Sync Generator Section The Sync Generator section of the module takes a black reference signal from the Analog Reference In BNC on the rear of the Video Processor frame and generates the timing signals used throughout the Zodiak system.
Page 224: Zodiak Main Panel
Section 6 — Functional Description Zodiak Main Panel The Zodiak Main panel provides real time button, knob, and lever arm control of up to three full function mix/effects (PGM/PST with full M/E capability). The 3-M/E panel is identical to the 2.5-M/E panel except for keyer and wipe functionality in the PGM/PST rows.
Page 225: Main Panel Power Supplies
Zodiak Main Panel Main Panel Power Supplies Two power supply modules are standard with each Zodiak Main panel. The Main power supply is mounted inside the panel tub on the left and the Redundant supply is mounted on the right (Figure 155 on page 224).
Page 226: Floppy Disk Drive
(Figure 155 on page 224). It contains the source select push buttons and control circuitry for the PVW/AUX, M/E and PGM/PST key and back- ground buses, and the Key Bus Delegate and Preview subpanels. Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 227: M/E Switch Board
M/E 1, M/E 2 and M/E 3 (PGM/PST). Any analog information from panel circuitry is ﬁrst processed in A–D converters before passing to the microcontrollers. Power and status indicator LEDs are provided on the board (Figure 135 on page 190). Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 228: Zodiak Menu Panel
Section 6 — Functional Description Zodiak Menu Panel The Zodiak Menu panel is a standalone touch screen that allows ﬁngertip control of the Zodiak Menu application for custom user conﬁguration of special effects and matte settings not requiring real time operation. A stan- dard keyboard and mouse supplied by the customer can also be connected for control.
Page 229 Appendix SpeciÞcations Table 25. Zodiak System Speciﬁcations Power Video Processor Frame Power Supply 100-125 VAC or 200-250 VAC autorange, 50-60 Hz power factor corrected Power Consumption 2.5-M/E: 300 W (typical) 3-M/E: 400 W (typical) Main Panel Power Supply 100-125 VAC or 200-250 VAC autorange, 50-60 Hz power factor corrected...
Page 230: Appendix A - Specifications
Appendix A — Speciﬁcations Table 25. Zodiak System Speciﬁcations - (continued) Output Impedance 75 ohm Ancillary Data Included in each M/E and DSK Program output DC Offset on Output < 50 mV across 75 ohm termination Number of Bits Number of Outputs...
Page 231: Appendix B - Field Replaceable Units
The lists given here are for general guidelines only and are subject to change at any time. They do not reﬂect current pricing or availability information. Always check the Grass Valley Group web site for product updates before ordering replacement parts.
Page 232 30.48 m (100 ft) straight through cable, RX/TX polarity is swapped using Cross Over button. Menu Recovery CD 063808700 Used to restore Menu hard drive Software Software CD 0638069XX Contains the currently released Zodiak software. Updates also available on-line. Manuals Documentation CD 0718140XX CD ROM containing Zodiak documentation in pdf format. Release Notes 0718127XX Contain information on the current software release.
Page 233: Critical Spares Kit List
Reload conﬁgurations saved to Zip disk. Input/Xpt/Sync Gen Module 671642300 Power Supply 620001500 Do not slam or force power supply into slot. Main Panel Control Panel Processor 671634300 May need to reconﬁgure IP addresses if not using factory defaults. Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 234 Appendix B — Field Replaceable Units Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 235: Appendix C - External Interfaces
Introduction This appendix provides specialized information for interfacing external devices to the Zodiak system using GPI, Serial, CPL, Peripheral Bus II, and editor control interfaces. In particular, this appendix gives information on how to conﬁgure and deﬁne the external devices from an engineering standpoint.
Page 236: General External Device Interfacing
• Control cabling, • Video cabling, • Deﬁning the device in the Zodiak Eng Setup, Ports & Devices menu (Device Name, Device Type, Protocol, Port, IP Address), • Deﬁning Zodiak source deﬁnition and button mapping if the device is used as an input to the switcher, and •...
Page 237 After deﬁnition, operation of the devices varies according to the individual type of device. The device descriptions in the following sections will provide information on what other menus to refer to for operation or inter- face. Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 238: Device E-Mem Level Assignment
For more information on deﬁning E-MEM levels refer to Section 4 – Menus Overview in the Zodiak User Manual. Figure 158. Daily Setups, Suite Prefs, E-MEM Prefs Menu Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 239: Vtr Configuration
Video Processor frame. Connect the VTR with a standard RS-422 9-pin serial cable to any unused serial port (Serial 1 – Serial 4) on the rear of the Zodiak Video Processor frame...
Page 240 Appendix C — External Interfaces 4. Touch Create in the Navigate pane (lower right). This will bring up the Device Details pane (Figure 160). Figure 160. Ports & Devices – VTR Conﬁguration Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 241 BNC then conﬁgured as a switcher source in the Eng Setup, Sources menu. Basic transport functions (Rewind, Play, Stop, Fast Fwd) can be controlled from the Zodiak Menu application and switcher E-MEM with the External Devices menu. Refer to the Zodiak User Manual for operation instructions.
Page 242: Digital Disk Recorder Configuration
Digital Disk Recorder Conﬁguration Digital Disk Recorder (DDR) devices can be connected to communicate with the Zodiak system with a serial connection on one of the four serial ports on the rear of the Video Processor frame. Connect the DDR with a standard RS-422 9-pin serial cable to any unused serial port (Serial 1 –...
Page 243 Digital Disk Recorder Conﬁguration 4. Touch Create in the Navigate pane (lower right). This will bring up the Device Details pane (Figure 163). Figure 163. Ports & Devices – DDR Details Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 244 BNC then conﬁgured as a switcher source in the Eng Setup, Sources menu. Basic transport functions (Rewind, Play, Stop, Fast Fwd) can be controlled from the Zodiak Menu application and switcher E-MEM with the External Devices menu. Refer to the Zodiak User Manual for operation instructions.
Page 245: Gpi Outputs
GPI Outputs GPI Outputs GPI Output contact closures are used by the Zodiak system for simple trigger control of external devices. There are eight GPI outputs available on the rear of the Video Processor frame. See Table 8 on page 68 for cabling information and pinout and voltage speciﬁcations.
Page 246: Pbus & Gpi Menu
Access this menu by pressing the button on the Home menu. PBus & GPI Refer to the Zodiak User Manual for how to operate the E-MEM Learn and Recall of GPIs. GPI Out E-MEM Level GPI outputs are assigned by default to E-MEM level...
Page 247: Gpi Inputs
GPI Inputs GPI Inputs Eight GPI inputs on the rear of the Video Processor frame can be connected to external devices to trigger an action on the Zodiak switcher. See Table 8 on page 68 for cabling information and pinout speciﬁcations.
Page 248 Action pane, a GPI In can Trigger Trans be programmed to trigger a cut or mix switcher transition on an M/E bank or the PGM/PST bus with the menu shown in Figure 168. Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 249 ( – When PGM-PST is chosen in the M/E pane, the key buttons in the Tran- sition pane will change to – DSK 1 DSK 3. Figure 168. GPI In Menu – Trigger Transition Action Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 250 Disable All touch the GPI you wish to enable or disable with the numbered pad on the left. Touch the button to return to the GPI In menu. Done Figure 169. GPI In Enables Menu Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 251: Router Interface
(called a take). A router destination can in turn be connected to a Zodiak input and be conﬁgured as a routed Zodiak source (called switcher source in this discussion and in the Zodiak menus). The router acts as a pre- selector for the switcher source, and so increases the number of inputs...
Page 252: Features
The names of router sources originate from the router system, and their text cannot be changed from the Zodiak system. If a routed Zodiak source has no connection to the router, an appears in place of the router source name.
Page 253 Figure 171. Router Select Menu The Switcher Source pane on the left is a scrolling list of switcher sources (only sources conﬁgured as routed Zodiak sources appear). Each button displays the Switcher Source ID number and source name. The box next to each source shows the names of the router source and router destination.
Page 254: R-Mem
• – The source cannot be changed by another control panel when it On Air is on-air, but may be changed manually from the Zodiak system. The source will also not be changed by an R-MEM recall (red). Note External router system panels can place protections on router destinations.
Page 255: Features
Video Interface Cabling Connect each SMS 7000 destination to an available input connector on the Zodiak Video Frame. You will need to know the module and J number of each input connector used for each destination when you conﬁgure the Zodiak source (see below).
Page 256: Zodiak Router Configuration Menus
3. If necessary, go to Conﬁguration / Destination and add any new destinations that will be used for the Zodiak system. You will need to specify the proper levels if a destination is a video /key pair and note the names and connector numbers.
Page 257: Primary And Secondary Router Communications
Primary and Secondary Router Communications The Zodiak system will initially use the primary router IP address for com- munications. If the primary control system fails to respond, the Zodiak system will attempt to use the secondary IP address for router communica- tions, and if successful will continue using it in the future.
Page 258: Eng Setup Source Menu
1. Select the Zodiak source to be conﬁgured with the router on the scrolling Source list. 2. Touch the Video Input data pad and enter the number of the Zodiak input that will be used with the router video destination.
Page 259 Router Interface 4. Touch the Router type button to identify it as a routed Zodiak source. Note The adjacent status indicator is green when a router is detected, and red when there is no response. If red, you should check the Zodiak or router system conﬁguration or the physical Ethernet connections.
Page 260: E-Mem Control Of R-Mem
CAUTION Make sure the R-MEM enable group you choose is only enabled when you actually need to use it during effect recalls. Confusing source selection button changes can occur otherwise. Using E-MEM Auto Recall can help control when groups are enabled. Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 261: 24-Crosspoint Remote Aux Panels
24-Crosspoint Remote Aux Panels 24-Crosspoint Remote Aux Panels The Zodiak switcher communicates with the optional 24-Crosspoint Remote Aux panels through a serial connection. You may connect a 24- Crosspoint Remote Aux panel to any of the four serial ports (Serial 1 –...
Page 262 • Identify and name the Remote Aux panels in Engineering Setup, • Map sources to Remote Aux panel buttons in Daily Setups, and • Program joystick overrides, if appropriate. Refer to Remote Aux Panel Conﬁguration on page 115 for details. Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 263: Dpm Cpl Interface
This section covers conﬁguration of Control Point Language (CPL) control of external DPM devices. CPL control is only available from two serial ports (CPL 1/J8 and CPL 2/J9) on the rear of the Zodiak Video Processor frame. Devices such as Grass Valley Group GVEous and Krystal DPMs offer the highest performance when conﬁgured to a Zodiak system via CPL.
Page 264: Video Cabling
Each channel is dedicated to an odd-num- bered GVeous input, so Zodiak Aux bus pairs 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 6 and 7, 8 and 9, 10 and 11 (3-M/E only) or 12 and 13 (3-M/E only) should therefore...
Page 265: Zodiak Required Settings
Name (for each Krystal source) DPM Physical Source Type GVeous Required Settings Table 32 lists the GVeous menu settings for interfacing to the Zodiak. Table 32. GVeous Settings Menu Setting Aux or Editor port - ON LINC - OFF Protocol - CPL Remote Enable Baud-38.4kb...
Page 266 GVeous. Figure 177. Ports & Devices – Deﬁne Device – GVeous 5. Select Create in the Navigate pane (lower right). This will bring up the Device Details pane (Figure 178). Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 267: Configure And Assign Aux Buses
Figure 178. Ports & Devices – Device Details – GVeous Conﬁgure and Assign Aux Buses In the Device Details pane for a DPM device, Zodiak Aux buses can be assigned to provide the inputs to available DPM channels. Up to ﬁve DPM channels can be fed by Zodiak Aux buses.
Page 268 13 (3-M/E) will have effects send capability and will allow shaping/unshaping of the signal pair. 4. Name each Aux bus or Aux bus pair by touching the Logical Aux Bus Name data pad and entering an appropriate name. Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 269: Aux Bus Menu
Aux Bus. This allows you to change the sources of both sides of an effect from this menu as their are no buttons for this function on the Zodiak Main panel. Figure 180. Aux Bus Menu – GVeous Device Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 270: Aux Delegation Mapping
(Aux Buses 1 and 2 in this case) are set to be controlled by the button Aux 1 on the Main panel. Aux Bus pairs for the DPM Channel 2 are set for control by the button. Aux 3 Figure 181. Aux Delegate Mapping – GVeous Device Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 271: Assign Cpl Port
Baud Rate and Parity values are grayed out for CPL as these are propri- etary values. 3. Touch the Done button in the lower right to return to the Ports & Devices menu. Figure 182. Ports & Devices – Conﬁgure CPL Port Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 272: Define Gveous Source
Figure 183. Eng Setup – Deﬁne GVeous Source 6. Touch the Device data pad below the Source Type to bring up the Deﬁned Devices selections (not shown). Select the desired device in this menu if it appears. Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 273: E-Mem Level Groups
GVeous CPL control is associated with the E-MEM level group on the MISC 1 Zodiak Main panel by default. This can be changed in the Suite Prefs – E-MEM Prefs menu. Refer to Device E-MEM Level Assignment on page 238.
Page 274: Krystal Cpl Interface
• Krystal control of Zodiak Aux buses for source selection (keyframable). Krystal Combiner Requirements If the Zodiak system feeds a background video input to an optional Krystal Combiner, a serial digital delay device is needed to time the background video to the video passing through the Krystal DPM.
Page 275: Zodiak Required Settings
Krystal DPM Outputs Each Krystal Video Processor frame has three video outputs: Key/Depth, Preview, and Program. How you connect these outputs to the Zodiak system depends on the Krystal options available (Combiners, Graphics, etc.) and your speciﬁc facility conﬁguration. See the Krystal 4300 Installation and Service Manual for more information.
Page 276: Source Number Mapping
Appendix C — External Interfaces Source Number Mapping The mapping of Zodiak sources to DPM sources are shown in Table Table 35. Zodiak Source ID to DPM Source Mapping DPM Source Zodiak Source Zodiak Source Number Name ID Number Black...
Page 277: Peripheral Bus Ii
Zodiak System Peripheral Bus II Conﬁguration and Operation Zodiak Control Interface Cabling Connect the peripheral device(s) with a standard RS-422 9-pin serial cable to any unused serial port (Serial 1 – Serial 4) on the rear of the Zodiak Video Processor frame (Figure 43 on page...
Page 278: Define Peripheral Bus Ii Device
12 characters for the device. 5. Select Create in the Navigate pane (lower right). This will bring up the Device Details pane for the PBus device (Figure 186). Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 279 10. In the Physical Serial Port Assignment pane, touch the serial port the peripheral device is connected to on the rear of the Video Processor frame. The name of the peripheral device should now appear next to the serial port. Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 280 Baud and Set Defaults 38.4k parity to None 12. Touch Done (lower right) to return to the Ports & Devices menu. Figure 187. Ports & Devices – Conﬁgure PBus Port Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 281 Once peripheral devices has been deﬁned in the Ports & Devices menu, the devices can be selected in the PBus & GPI menu to be controlled by an E-MEM recall or test ﬁred. Refer to the Zodiak User Manual for operation information.
Page 282: Krystal And Gveous Peripheral Bus Ii Control
• Under Peripheral Bus II control, GVeous correctly recognizes Zodiak registers 0 through 39. Higher Zodiak registers are not processed cor- rectly by GVeous, even though the Zodiak system sends the correct reg- ister number out Peripheral Bus II. • Under Peripheral Bus II control, GVeous correctly handles Peripheral Bus II Learns only when the GVeous current register is 0 through 62.
Page 283: Kaleidoscope Peripheral Bus Ii Control
Bus II control. Capabilities The Zodiak interface with Kaleidoscope supports Learn and Recall opera- tions. When a register is learned on Zodiak, the current Kaleidoscope effect number can be learned. Recalling that Zodiak register will then Recall and Run the Kaleidoscope effect.
Page 284: Lance Design Tdc-100 Controller Peripheral Bus Ii Control
Recalling that register on the Zodiak will recall the TCD-100 register and cue the enabled devices. Triggers from the Zodiak system can then be issued to control the devices. Control Cabling Connect the P-BUS IN port on the TDC-100 frame with a standard RS-422 9-pin serial cable to any unused serial port (Serial 1 –...
Page 285: Editor Interface
• E-MEM Recall and Run trigger, and • Wipe Select. In addition, as of Release 1.2.0, the Zodiak system does not respond with the same timing as a Grass Valley Group Model 4000 switcher. Edit con- troller adjustments need to be made to make Zodiak changes line up with other commands issued by the edit controller.
Page 286: Editor Installation And Configuration
Appendix C — External Interfaces Editor Installation and Conﬁguration 1. Connect the editor with a standard RS-422 9-pin serial cable to any unused serial port (Serial 1 – Serial 4) on the rear of the Zodiak Video Processor frame (Figure 43 on page...
Page 287: Define Editor Device
2. Touch the Device Name data pad to bring up the alphanumeric keypad and enter a name of up to 12 characters for the editor. 3. Touch the Assigned Serial Port data pad to bring up the Port Conﬁguration menu (Figure 190). Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 288 6. Touch Done to exit the menu when the conﬁguration is complete. The deﬁned editor name and its port assignment should now appear in the Editor 1 ﬁeld in the Device List in the Ports & Devices menu. Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 289: Tally Contribution
Connect the external tally device with a standard RS-422 9-pin serial cable to one of the unused serial ports on the rear of the Zodiak Video Processor frame (Figure 43 on page...
Page 290 5. Touch Done to exit the menu and return to the Ports & Devices menu. For a complete explanation of types of tally information available and the Contribution Tally protocol, refer to the Kalypso/Zodiak Protocol Manual available on-line in .pdf format or orderable in hard copy from GVG Cus- tomer Service (GVG part # 071-8063-XX).
Page 291 24-Crosspoint Remote Aux panel cable power supply polarity replacement parts Ethernet specifications standard features polarity supplied Zip drive Adaptable Mounting Bracket cabling installation control surface Adjustable Console Bracket option Main panel installation Menu panel air filter system Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 292 32-Crosspoint Remote Aux Panel Ethernet diagnostics parallel frame software tools Peripheral Bus II (PBus2) Main panel serial Menu panel system Digital Disk Recorders (DDRs) tally serial configuration dimensions Control Panel Processor board Main panel functional description Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 293 Krystal Control Processor/DSK/Still Store module CPL interface GPI and tally relays Peripheral Bus II Fan module Peripheral Bus II Main panel remote aux panels Control Panel Processor board tally contribution power supplies VTRs replacement Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 294 Input/Crosspoint/Sync Gen module override functional description troubleshooting status indicators joystick override inputs 24-Crosspoint Remote Aux panel cabling 32-Crosspoint Remote Aux panel cabling timing delay button mapping video Install Options menu installation 24-Crosspoint Remote Aux panel Kaleidoscope Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 295 CD-ROM Main panel cleaning Boot switch connections button labeling console cutout installation cabling Cross Over button cleaning described and illustrated connections diagnostics Cross Over button dimensions date, setting Flush Mount option described and illustrated Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 296 Menu Reset button Remote Aux troubleshooting parallel ventilation control module PC control of Zodiak System Control Processor/DSK/Still Store PC requirements Dual M/E for Zodiak control Peripheral Bus II (PBus2) field upgrade E-MEM levels groups Input/Crosspoint/Sync Gen installation and configuration...
Page 297 Lever Arm and/or Joystick Needs Calibration source direct Main panel external Menu panel source definition No Communication Between Main Panel and types Frame Zodiak Installation and Service Manual...
Page 298 Index No DC Power to Zodiak system field upgrade tally general description video path replacing Video Processor frame options web browser pinouts power distribution power supply description functional description upgrade kit maintenance keycap replacement status Main panel reformat hard drive...

GRASS VALLEY Zodiak Installation And Service Manual

Preface

Safety Summary

Regulatory Notices

Section 1 - System Overview

Section 2 - Installation

Section 3 - Configuration

Section 4 - Maintenance

Section 5 - Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

Section 6 - Functional Description

Appendix A - Specifications

Appendix B - Field Replaceable Units

Appendix C - External Interfaces

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