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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Broadcast MPEG 2 Player MPEG 2 Player User Manual...
  • Page 3 Sales/Customer Service/Technical Support Adtec, Inc. 408 Russell Street Nashville, TN 37206 (615) 256-6619 Fax: (615) 256-6593 Sales: (615) 256-6619 Technical Support: (615) 256-7753 Manufacturing and Engineering Adtec, Inc 2231 Corporate Square Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32216 WWW.ADTECINC.COM...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Location Console Directory Configuration List Schedule File Manager Connecting Symphony Software with a Mirage/Soloist In Field Programming (IFP) for Mirage/Soloist 2 Firmware Upgrade VII. Ethernet Connection Guide for Mirage/Soloist 2 VIII. Technical Control Interface Diagrams Communications Diagrams MPEG Storage (Data rate) Table...

  • Page 7: Soloist 2 Introduction

    MPEG decoding, memory, drive host control and digital to analog circuitry to provide the highest level of quality and reliability available. The Soloist 2 will provide years and years of total maintenance free operation without the need or knowledge of sophisticated computers and operating systems.
  • Page 8 RS-232 communications port IN. address individually. Product label area. Only used when installed in Soloist 1 to Soloist 2 upgrade 10 Base T Ethernet Busy LED. ( Only used when installed in Soloist 1 to Soloist 2 upgrade 10 Base T Ethernet Link LED. ( 10 Base T Ethernet RJ-45 jack.
  • Page 9 Non Rack Mount Applications: out blank panels between them. The Soloist 2 can be tabletop or desk mounted as it ships with four rubber feet to prevent skid or slipping on Formica finishes. In this application, make sure that no heavy objects (over 25 pounds) are placed on top of the unit as this may cause damage to the drives.
  • Page 10 RJ-45 connector on the Ethernet port of the Soloist 2. The Ethernet port is provided on the Soloist 2; however, it is up to the customer to provide cabling and connection to their Lan/Wan system. Please consult your Network Administrator before installing the Soloist 2 in a Lan/Wan environment.
  • Page 11 The Soloist 2 ONLY supports FDISK and SCANDISK utilities support partition sizes of 2 Gigabytes; SCSI-2 (50-pin narrow) and IDE however, the Soloist 2 can also partition and format drives with up to 4 Gigabyte hard drives. Wide 68- pin drives are NOT supported.

  • Page 12: Mirage Introduction

    The Mirage represents years of engineering and market research culminating into one simple, reliable, economical and powerful video tool. At its core, the Mirage utilizes a high-speed 32-bit RISC CPU operating under ADTEC’s own deterministic multitasking operating system. The core CPU is tightly integrated with MPEG decoding, memory, drive host control and digital to analog circuitry to provide the highest level of quality and reliability available.
  • Page 13 Video output number 2, 75 Ohm. Unbalanced LEFT audio output, 56K Ohm output impedance. Unbalanced RIGHT audio output, 56K Ohm output impedance. Mirage rear panel with optional Balanced Audio/YC and 10 Base T Ethernet options Mirage Intro- Page 2 of 5 ADTEC, Inc. USA Mirage...
  • Page 14 Video Concerns Video Connections: The Mirage incorporates Composite and YC video. The MIRAGE uses video industry standard BNC connectors for composite Video and a 4 pin din for YC connections. Mirage Intro- Page 3 of 5 ADTEC, Inc. USA Mirage...
  • Page 15 Mirage. The Ethernet port is provided on the Mirage; however, it is up to the customer to provide cabling and connection to their LAN/Wan system. Please consult your Network Administrator before installing the Mirage in a LAN/Wan environment. Mirage Intro- Page 4 of 5 ADTEC, Inc. USA Mirage...

  • Page 16: System Requirements

    Insert the CD or floppy disks (older releases) into the computer’s CD ROM drive. Click Start Icon on your desktop. Click Run and Browse CD or floppy for the Setup.exe file Launch Symphony.exe file Follow the installation steps. Installing Symphony-Page 1 of 1 ADTEC, Inc. USA...
  • Page 17 This section is intended to give an orientation of the Symphony Screens used by the Mirage and Soloist 2. It will show the basic features and icons of each screen. For a more in depth look at each section of Symphony software, please refer to the Technical Manual for the Mirage and Soloist 2.

  • Page 18: Terminal

    Terminal Terminal provides a text based editor to send or retrieve data. It is a way for users to enter specific commands directly into the Mirage or Soloist 2. DO NOT use the <BACKSPACE> key; typing errors will result. If you do not type the correct response, hit <ENTER>...

  • Page 19: Location

    Location, please refer to the Location Section of the Mirage- Open Save Close Add Loc Del Loc Previous Next Config Connect Contact Soloist Technical Manual. Contact Sheet Pager Settings work with Duet MPEG2 Digital Ad-Inserter only. Symphony Screens-Page 3 of 11 ADTEC, Inc. USA...

  • Page 20: Console

    Version 4.0 Console Console is the Graphical User Interface (GUI) for the Mirage and Soloist 2. It will allow the user to see the inventory of the Soloist in the Directory, Configure the unit. Play a sequential list and play a Schedule according to Time and Date.

  • Page 21: Directory

    The Directory provides a list of MPEG files on the hard drive(s) in the Mirage or Soloist 2. The file Name, Drive, Disk (Partition), Spot number, Length, File size (MB), Data Rate (Mbs), Date encoded, and Time encoded is provided.
  • Page 22 SYMPHONY – NET DIGITAL SOFTWARE Version 4.0 Console Continued Configuration: Use Configuration to configure your Mirage or Soloist 2. The tabs at the top of Configuration are: Communications, Audio/Video, Transport, Time, Networking, Features, and Manufacture. For more detailed information on...

  • Page 23: Configuration

    Playing File will Flash in Green and be centered. List to Play Inventory For more detailed information on using a List in Console, please refer to the Console Section of the Mirage-Soloist Technical Manual. Symphony Screens-Page 7 of 11 ADTEC, Inc. USA...

  • Page 24: Schedule

    Start Inventory of Mirage or times will be automatically assigned. This feature is particularly useful when a Soloist 2 schedule of lists is required on a repeating or day-to-day basis. Schedule to play...
  • Page 25 Get the list or schedule from the non-volatile memory and display on the desktop Send Send the list or schedule from the desktop to the Soloist 2 volatile (erasable) and Flash (Non-Volatile) memory. Symphony Screens-Page 9 of 11 ADTEC, Inc. USA...
  • Page 26 (Environment) Import Left Window Find Location Name Unit(s) Name(s) Drive Partitions of Drives For more detailed information on File Manager, please refer to the File Manager Section of the Mirage-Soloist Technical Manual. Symphony Screens-Page 10 of 11 ADTEC, Inc. USA...
  • Page 27 Version 4.0 In Field Programming (IFP) allows the user to reprogram the Flash-ROM of the Mirage or Soloist 2. This allows the user to upgrade firmware without replacing a chip or sending the unit back to the factory. Firmware Files are in the Form: Soloist2.S19 (Soloist 2)
  • Page 28 Creating a Symphony-Net Location 1. Connect DB-9 adapter to open COM port on PC. 2. Run silver satin telephone type line from adapter to COM IN on back of Mirage or Soloist 2. 3. Open Adtec’s Symphony-Net Software 4. Choose your device. (Soloist 2 or Mirage)
  • Page 29 Symphony. • Enter the Unit Names exactly as they are entered into your device. • Factory default unit names are SOLOIST (Soloist 1 and Soloist 2) and MIRAGE (Mirage) • Enter Baud Rate if necessary. • Factory default for the Baud Rate = 38,400; Data Bits = 8; Stop Bits = 1;...
  • Page 30 Symphony Connection Guide QUICK START-UP GUIDE Using Symphony-Net / Console 1. After creating your LOCATION. 2. Open Console Applet. 3. Open your location from CONNECTIONS drop down menu. (Bottom right corner of main screen.) 4. Click on UNITS drop down list and select your individual unit (The same name as in your LOCATION.).
  • Page 31 Symphony Connection Guide QUICK START-UP GUIDE 5. Once connected, data will appear immediately on the Control Panel and in the Directory behind Control Panel. 6. CONGRADULATIONS, YOU are CONNECTED. ** A quick way to check if your connected is to type * <space> then <ENTER> in the TERMINAL MODE.
  • Page 32 Select Boot Key Mode* or Non Boot Key Mode, If Necessary (* See Note at end of Section). If you are uploading firmware directly and the Software cannot find the Mirage or Soloist 2, it will prompt you for a Boot Key.
  • Page 33 Soloist 2 / Mirage – IFP QUICK START-UP GUIDE Select Units (Left Window) to upgrade firmware Browse Hard Drive for S19 File to upload (File will be of the form *.S19) Date will appear under top window. Make sure that it is the appropriate...
  • Page 34 Monitor Progress in right hand window. The Log will tell you if your programming was successful or not. 10. Remember to Reset your Mirage or Soloist 2. The new Firmware will not take effect till your unit has been Reset.
  • Page 35 Soloist 2 / Mirage – IFP QUICK START-UP GUIDE Boot Key IFP technique *The boot key (9-pin key with pins 4 and 9 soldered together) must be placed on the unit prior uploading firmware. The unit must then be reset and the user must verify the alternating video and drive lights on the front panel.
  • Page 36 7. Go to the Configuration Section of Console. Please refer to the Mirage, Soloist 2, or Duet Startup guide for more information on connection. For the most in depth documentation on this procedure, you need to refer to the manual. This is just a Start-up Guide.
  • Page 37 Feature Key Section of Console Set HOSTMODE Properties Adtec refers to the LAN functions of a unit as the HOSTMODE properties of the unit. These properties give an individual identity to the unit when you access the unit via Ethernet. Each command is further explained in the Command Interface Manual.
  • Page 38 Soloist 2 / Mirage – Ethernet Setup QUICK START-UP GUIDE Symphony-Net Console showing Network *NOTE: Remember to set the IP Address and the SubNet Mask in your encoder or the PC that you will be talking to the units with. There must be a valid IP and SubNet in the PC and the addresses must coincide with the address in your units.
  • Page 39 Ground The Parallel control interface utilizes a male DB9 connector. It was incorporated to allow a direct interface with ADTEC’s Active64-16, Telecaster 4A and Lite- Ning controllers. It may also be used a GPI and tally interface to facilitate simple playback and status functions.
  • Page 40 The SOLOBALYC option provides balanced audio and super VHS (Y/C) outputs. The Balanced audio output is provided by a three (3) pin removable screw terminal (RST) connector. Pin Number Designation Description Positive audio signal Ground (Reference) Negative audio signal Technical-Page 2 of 6 ADTEC, Inc. USA...
  • Page 41 Receive No Connect The Soloist 2 and Mirage also support Communication through the Ethernet ports RJ –45 connector with the help of Telnet Software. This enables users to connect to the Soloist or Mirage over their existing Lan/Wan network and send schedules as well as FTPing video.
  • Page 42 Computer to unit. 6 (RCV -) 6 (RCV -) 6 (RCV -) 2 (TRX -) 4, 5, 7, 8 Not Used 4, 5, 7, 8 Not Used Technical-Page 4 of 6 ADTEC, Inc. USA...
  • Page 43 25 pin housing Short to 4 and 5 inside 25 pin housing No Connect Ground 9-19 No Connect Short to 4 and 20 inside 25 pin housing No Connect No Connect 23-25 No Connect Technical-Page 5 of 6 ADTEC, Inc. USA...
  • Page 44 Technical and S IRAGE OLOIST 2 BROADCAST MPEG 2 PLAYER Version 4.0 Technical-Page 6 of 6 ADTEC, Inc. USA...
  • Page 45 INNOVATIVE BROADCAST AUTOMATION INNOVATIVE BROADCAST AUTOMATION Adtec, Inc. 2231 Corporate Square Blvd. Jacksonville, FL. 32216 MPEG data rate and storage calculations Typically MPEG data rates are labeled in Mega Bits per Second (Mbs). To convert Mbs to Mega Bytes per Second, divide the data rate in Mbs by eight (8).
  • Page 46 The Soloist 2 does not play DVD files. It does not play Dolby AC3 (Dolby Digital) audio. It was designed to play high performance MPEG 2 fixed bit rate files and decode them to analog NTSC, PAL, PAL-M or PAL-N video formats.

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