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Page 1: User Manual
Imagestore HDTV User Manual 02901-02 Dec-2002 Miranda Technologies Ltd. Hithercroft Road Wallingford Oxfordshire, OX10 9DG, Tel: +44 (0) 1491 820000 Fax: +44 (0) 1491 820001 Email: uksales@miranda.com Web: www.miranda.com... - Page 2 Copyright © 1999 - 2002 Miranda Technologies Ltd. All rights are reserved and, under the copyright laws, this manual may not be reproduced in any form, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of Miranda Technologies Ltd.
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Page 3: Preface
Preface Preface Warranty Miranda Technologies Ltd offer a 24 months free parts and labour warranty on Oxtel Series equipment from the date of the initial invoice, providing there is no evidence of negligence, abuse or failure to reasonably follow instructions given by the Company for its proper use. -
Page 4: Important Safety Notices
To avoid fire hazard, use only the fuse type and rating specified for Imagestore HDTV. 6. Do not operate in wet/damp conditions. To avoid electrical shock, do not operate Imagestore HDTV in wet or damp conditions. Page 4 Miranda Technologies Ltd... -
Page 5: Product Damage Precautions
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Preface 7. Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere. To avoid injury or fire hazard, do not operate Imagestore HDTV in an explosive atmosphere. Product Damage Precautions 8. Provide proper ventilation. To prevent Imagestore HDTV overheating, provide proper ventilation. -
Page 6: Scope Of The Manual
The manual includes all the information required to install, configure and operate Imagestore HDTV. Serial automation control protocol used by Miranda Technologies Ltd mixers, keyers and still-store products is outside the scope of this manual. Details of this protocol and other related issues are found in the appropriate documents shown in the following list. -
Page 7: Symbols And Conventions
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Preface Symbols and Conventions Front panel control of Imagestore HDTV is achieved using four keys in conjunction with prompts from the display. Where reference is made to a key the legend of the key will be shown in lowercase italics (escape or enter) or by the icons The two-line display provides a range of prompts in response to key presses. -
Page 8: International Addresses
Preface Imagestore HDTV User Manual International Addresses Canada Headquarters Asia Office Miranda Technologies Inc. Miranda Asia KK 3499 Douglas-B.-Floreani Mita Nexus Bldg. 2F Montréal. QC 1-3-33 Mita, Minato-Ku Canada H4S 2C6 Tokyo, Japan 108-0073 Tel: +1 514 333 1772 Tel:... -
Page 9: Manual Structure
Overview The overview provides an introduction to the Miranda Technologies Ltd Imagestore HDTV for new users and describes the functions and features offered by the product. It includes a simple technical concept of the unit and details the optional modules that are available to enhance the unit's capabilities. -
Page 10: Appendix 2 Glossary
Preface Imagestore HDTV User Manual Appendix 2 Glossary This appendix contains a guide to the terms and abbreviations found within this user guide. Appendix 3 Menu Tree This appendix contains a series of diagrams representing the front panel operation and configuration menu trees. -
Page 11: Table Of Contents
Front Panel Operations ------------------------------------------------------ 9 Installation----------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 Support -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 Appendix 1 Product Specification ----------------------------------------- 9 Appendix 2 Glossary --------------------------------------------------------10 Appendix 3 Menu Tree------------------------------------------------------10 Appendix 4 Custom Configuration Notes-------------------------------10 Table of Contents Overview Introduction ----------------------------------------------------------------------19 Applications ----------------------------------------------------------------------19 Concept ---------------------------------------------------------------------------19 Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 11... - Page 12 Table of Contents Imagestore HDTV User Manual Block Diagram ---------------------------------------------------------------- 20 Video Standards---------------------------------------------------------------- 21 Getting Started------------------------------------------------------------------ 21 Applying Power --------------------------------------------------------------- 21 Boot-Up Sequence ---------------------------------------------------------- 22 Facilities and Features-------------------------------------------------------- 22 Image Loading and Distribution ------------------------------------------ 22 Image Editing ----------------------------------------------------------------- 23 Transmission------------------------------------------------------------------ 23...
- Page 13 Imagestore HDTV User Manual Table of Contents Cut AB------------------------------------------------------------------------37 Fade To A -------------------------------------------------------------------37 Fade To B -------------------------------------------------------------------37 Fade AB ---------------------------------------------------------------------37 Transition Type.------------------------------------------------------------37 Mix Rate. --------------------------------------------------------------------37 V-Fade-Colour.-------------------------------------------------------------38 Standard Colours -----------------------------------------------------38 Layer 0 (DSK 1, Midground)-----------------------------------------------39 Keyer Operations-------------------------------------------------------------40 Keyer Operations menu tree--------------------------------------------41...
- Page 14 Table of Contents Imagestore HDTV User Manual Set Masking ---------------------------------------------------------------- 47 Disable ------------------------------------------------------------------ 47 Setup -------------------------------------------------------------------- 47 Save Image----------------------------------------------------------------- 48 Unload Image -------------------------------------------------------------- 48 Image Load Mode--------------------------------------------------------- 48 Clean Load------------------------------------------------------------- 48 Cut Load---------------------------------------------------------------- 48 Layer 1 (DSK 2, Foreground) --------------------------------------------- 48...
- Page 15 Imagestore HDTV User Manual Table of Contents Enable Pickup --------------------------------------------------------------65 File Operations----------------------------------------------------------------66 File Operations menu tree-----------------------------------------------66 Copy Image From FD ----------------------------------------------------67 Erase Image ----------------------------------------------------------------67 Configuration Save--------------------------------------------------------67 Configuration Load--------------------------------------------------------67 Diagnostic Save -----------------------------------------------------------67 System Information ----------------------------------------------------------68 System Information menu tree -----------------------------------------68 Serial Number --------------------------------------------------------------69...
- Page 16 Table of Contents Imagestore HDTV User Manual Clean Restart -------------------------------------------------------------- 76 Update Software ---------------------------------------------------------- 76 Installation Ventilation------------------------------------------------------------------------ 77 Power Requirements ---------------------------------------------------------- 77 Environment --------------------------------------------------------------------- 77 Cabling---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 77 HDTV Rear Panel Connections -------------------------------------------- 78 PCI Connectors -------------------------------------------------------------- 78 RS422(A/B)----------------------------------------------------------------- 78 Oxtel RCP------------------------------------------------------------------- 79...
- Page 17 Imagestore HDTV User Manual Table of Contents Service Visits ------------------------------------------------------------------88 Equipment Loans-------------------------------------------------------------88 Training -------------------------------------------------------------------------88 Web Page ----------------------------------------------------------------------89 Returns Procedure -------------------------------------------------------------89 Transit Packaging ------------------------------------------------------------89 Appendix 1 Imagestore specifications ----------------------------------------------------91 HD-SDI Inputs and Outputs------------------------------------------------91 Reference Video Input ------------------------------------------------------91 Power Requirements --------------------------------------------------------91 Interfaces-----------------------------------------------------------------------91...
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Page 19: Overview
2U unit include simple logo insertion, still and animated images. Applications Imagestore HDTV is typically used to insert a still or animated logo, a channel identification, a programme schedule, an advertisement, an emergency image, or a combination of any two of those. Each of these resources may be brought on-air from the 40-image library (optionally 400 or 1000 image). -
Page 20: Block Diagram
Still (.oxt) and animated (.oxa) images are typically stored in the unit's hard disk library. Images may be added to the library using the floppy disk drive but the files must be in an appropriate format. Miranda Technologies Ltd's Media Conversion Software (MCS-002-HD) is designed for this purpose and is supplied with each Imagestore HDTV. -
Page 21: Video Standards
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Overview Video Standards Imagestore HDTV v1.02, supports SMPTE 292M 1.485Gb/s at the following resolutions: 1920 x 1080i/59.94 Hz SMPTE 274M 1998 1920 x 1080i/50 Hz SMPTE 274M 1998 1280 x 720/59.94 Hz SMPTE 296M 2001 Standard... -
Page 22: Boot-Up Sequence
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Boot-Up Sequence Once power is applied Imagestore HDTV will boot automatically and the complete process takes about 30 seconds. The unit first checks to see if there is a disk in the floppy drive and, if it finds one, it will attempt to boot from that disk. -
Page 23: Image Editing
Miranda Technologies Ltd also provides an image transfer and management system for Imagestore HDTV. The Media Distribution System (MDS) uses a local area network to connect the workstation to a number of Miranda Technologies Ltd's image and audio insertion products. Details of MDS are contained in a separate manual user guide. -
Page 24: Ab Mixer
Overview Imagestore HDTV User Manual With 256MB of playout memory, a logo of ¹/ screen size can be animated for just over a minute. Larger screen sizes or smaller playout memory sizes affect the maximum animation time pro rata. Memory option... -
Page 25: Mechanical Bypass
RS422/RS232, as well as GPI and analogue fader inputs. Mechanical Bypass In the event of power loss to the Imagestore HDTV, or failure of an internal power supply, the mechanical video relay bypass option (VRB-HD-001) routes the serial digital "background signal" directly to the programme output. -
Page 26: Front Panel Display
1000 Image library EAS1:0 Emergency Alert Service Emergency Alert System Imagestore HDTV supports EAS providing the relevant license is installed. The 2 EAS models supported are: ♦ Sage ENDEC Model 1822 ♦ TFT EAS 911T To configure a communication port to accept the EAS data stream refer to the Serial Comms Setup section on page 69. -
Page 27: Front Panel Operations
Front Panel Operation Front Panel Operations This section of the manual explains, on a task-by-task basis, the operation of an Imagestore HDTV using only the front panel controls. Each task is fully detailed, making reference to other sections unnecessary. Controls... -
Page 28: Escape And Enter Keys
Where a single value is displayed the left arrow key may be used to reduce the displayed value and the right key may be used to increase it. Opening screen The Imagestore HDTV menu has two branches: Operate Set-up From the opening screen with Operate displayed press the enter key. -
Page 29: Operate
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Front Panel Operation Operate Set Inputs Select Operate, Set Inputs. Set Inputs menu tree Operate Set Inputs Force Colour Field RGB 0 <> 100% Pass SDI Force Colour Field RGB 0 <> 100% Pass SDI 3/Fill-1 Force Colour Field RGB 0 <>... -
Page 30: Standard Colours
Front Panel Operation Imagestore HDTV User Manual 6/Key-2 Force Colour Field RGB 0 <> 100% Pass SDI The factory default setting for each input is to Pass-SDI. If the input is unused/unconnected it can be set to internally generate a colour field. -
Page 31: Mix A Input
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Front Panel Operation Mix A Input Select Operate, Mix A Input. Mix A Input menu tree Operate Mix A Input 3/Fill-1 4/Key-1 5/Fill-2 6/Key-2 Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 31... - Page 32 This option is used to select the SDI source that will become the Mix A Input for the A/B Video mixer. A maximum of 3 inputs cards may be fitted to the Imagestore HDTV allowing selection from up to 6 inputs. The illustration below shows the maximum configuration.
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Page 33: Mix B Input
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Front Panel Operation Mix B Input Select Operate, Mix B Input. Mix B Input menu tree Operate Mix B Input 3/Fill-1 4/Key-1 5/Fill-2 6/Key-2 Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 33... - Page 34 Front Panel Operation Imagestore HDTV User Manual This option is used to select the SDI source that will become the Mix B Input for the A/B Video mixer. Using the front panel control keys ( ) display the input source you wish to select then press the enter key.
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Page 35: Ab Mixer
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Front Panel Operation AB Mixer Select Operate, AB Mixer. AB Mixer menu tree Operate AB Mixer Cut To A Cut To B Cut AB Fade To A Fade To B Fade AB Transition Type V Fade... - Page 36 Front Panel Operation Imagestore HDTV User Manual The AB mixer is an integral 2 input video switcher, which provides the background video source to the program keyers. The mixer can be configured for both cut and variable fade transitions from this menu. Using the front...
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Page 37: Cut To A
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Front Panel Operation The options are: Cut To A Selects the Mix A Input as the background video source. Cut To B Selects the Mix B Input as the background video source. Cut AB Switches between the Mix A input and the Mix B input. -
Page 38: V-Fade-Colour
Front Panel Operation Imagestore HDTV User Manual V-Fade-Colour. This option allows the user to change the V fade colour from the default factory setting of black to any colour of their choice by adjusting the RGB values. The colour is set by adjusting the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) values from 0% to 100% for each colour in turn. -
Page 39: Layer 0 (Dsk 1, Midground)
Front Panel Operation Layer 0 (DSK 1, Midground) Imagestore HDTV has 2 keying layers per channel (program and preview). The output from the AB Mixer forms the background video image on the program keyer, which can also accept a Fill and Key signal from either, inputs 3-6 or from the stores, as shown in the diagram below. -
Page 40: Keyer Operations
Front Panel Operation Imagestore HDTV User Manual Select Operate, Layer 0. Layer 0 menus are split into 3 sub-headings: ♦ Keyer Operations ♦ Input Operations ♦ Store Operations Keyer Operations Select Operate, Layer 0, Keyer Operations. Page 40 Miranda Technologies Ltd... -
Page 41: Keyer Operations Menu Tree
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Front Panel Operation Keyer Operations menu tree Operate Layer 0 Keyer Operations Cut Keyer Up Cut Keyer Down Set Key Parameters Source Self Separate None Type Full Linear Sense Normal Invert Clip, Gain & Trans Clip... -
Page 42: Cut Keyer Up
Front Panel Operation Imagestore HDTV User Manual A FADE transition is the gradual process of switching to the selected source with rates adjustable between 1 and 300 fields (5 seconds @ 60Hz) Cut Keyer Up Displays the fill/key input source of Key Layer 0 over the background video. -
Page 43: Clip, Gain & Trans
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Front Panel Operation Clip, Gain & Trans These commands set the opacity levels for the fill/key source for Key Layer Clip Clip is the level under which the key signal will be forced to black. In a keying process this will result in a total absence of fill video in areas where the incoming key signal is less than the clip level. -
Page 44: Fade Rate
Front Panel Operation Imagestore HDTV User Manual Fade Rate The Fade Rate is adjusted using the arrow control keys between 1 and 300 fields. Press the enter key to accept the value. Note At 1080i/59.94 60 fields = 1 second. -
Page 45: Input Operations
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Front Panel Operation Input Operations Select Operate, Layer 0, Input Operations. Input Operations menu tree Operate Layer 0 Input Operations Load Input Fill-1/Key-1 Fill-2/Key-2 Unload Input Load Input Sets the fill/key input source for Key Layer 0. Select between Fill-1/Key-1 or Fill-2/Key-2. -
Page 46: Store Operations
Front Panel Operation Imagestore HDTV User Manual Store Operations Select Operate, Layer 0, Store Operations. Store Operations menu tree Operate Layer 0 Store Operations Load Image Set Position Horizontal (-1920 to 1920) Vertical (-1080 to 1080) Set Masking Disable Setup... -
Page 47: Load Image
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Front Panel Operation Load Image Selects a file from the image library to load into Store 0. Still images (.oxt). Animations (.oxa) Set Position Determines the on screen position of the image. Horizontal Use the arrow control keys to adjust the value between –1920 and 1920. -
Page 48: Save Image
Front Panel Operation Imagestore HDTV User Manual Use the arrow control keys to adjust the value. Press enter to accept or escape to cancel. Bottom Use the arrow control keys to adjust the value. Press enter to accept or escape to cancel. -
Page 49: Preview Select
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Front Panel Operation Preview Select Select Operate, Preview Select. Preview Select menu tree Operate Preview Select Preview o/p Program o/p 3/Fill-1 4/Key-1 5/Fill-2 6/Key-2 Store 0 Fill o/p Store 1 Fill o/p AB Mixer o/p Layer 0 o/p... - Page 50 Front Panel Operation Imagestore HDTV User Manual Using the front panel control keys ( ) display the preview output source you wish to monitor then press the enter key. To go back a level press escape key. Page 50 Miranda Technologies Ltd...
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Page 51: Miscellaneous
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Front Panel Operation Miscellaneous Select Operate, Miscellaneous. Miscellaneous menu tree Operate Miscellaneous Delay Emergency To Air Emergency From Air These miscellaneous commands are used for setting the GPI macros delay (in fields) and for and instigating the emergency to air facility in the event of background video failure. -
Page 52: Emergency To Air
Front Panel Operation Imagestore HDTV User Manual Emergency To Air In the event of a background video failure an emergency message can easily be sent to air using this command. The emergency image must be stored in the image library under filename V000.oxt. -
Page 53: Set-Up
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Front Panel Operation Set-Up GPI Inputs Select Set-Up, GPI Inputs. GPI Inputs menu tree Set-Up GPI Inputs GPI In 1 On Show Clear GPI In 1 Off Show Clear …………………………………….. GPI In 9 On Show Clear... -
Page 54: Input To Gpi
General Purpose Interface (GPI) ports may be used either to trigger the execution of a series of Imagestore HDTV internal pre-programmed commands (input) or to monitor the status of the Imagestore HDTV (output). The nine GPI ports are identified as GPI 1 through GPI 9. The first seven ports, GPI 1 through 7, may be configured as either input or output ports whilst the remaining two, GPI 8 and GPI 9 may only be configured as inputs. -
Page 55: Set
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Front Panel Operation The Set menu offers the following range of Imagestore HDTV commands, appropriate to the configured mode. Using the arrow keys display the first command to be added to the macro and press enter to add it. The display is now returned to the listing of the macro, showing the added command. - Page 56 Front Panel Operation Imagestore HDTV User Manual 4/Key-1 5/Fill-2 6/Key-2 AB Mixer Cut To A Cut To B Cut AB Fade To A Fade To B Fade AB Transition Type V Fade X Fade Mix Rate Fields 1 - 300 V Fade Colour 0 <>...
- Page 57 Imagestore HDTV User Manual Front Panel Operation Fade Keyer Up Fade Keyer Down Fade Rate (Value in fields 1 to 300) Cut From Black Cut To Black Fade From Black Fade To Black FTB Rate (Value in fields 1 to 300)
- Page 58 Front Panel Operation Imagestore HDTV User Manual Separate None Type Full Linear Sense Normal Invert Clip, Gain & Trans Clip (Value 0 to 1023) Gain (Value 0 to 1023) Trans (Value 0 to 512) Fade Keyer Up Fade Keyer Down...
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Page 59: Show
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Front Panel Operation Save Image Unload Image Image Load Mode Clean-Load Cut-Load Preview Select Preview o/p Program o/p 3/Fill-1 4/Key-1 5/Fill-2 6/Key-2 Store 0 Fill o/p Store 1 Fill o/p AB Mixer o/p Layer 0 o/p... -
Page 60: Gpi Outputs
Front Panel Operation Imagestore HDTV User Manual GPI Outputs Select Set-Up, GPI Outputs. GPI Outputs menu tree Set-Up GPI Outputs GPI Out 1 On Show Clear GPI Out 1 Off Show Clear …………………………………….. GPI Out 7 On Show Clear GPI Out 7 Off... -
Page 61: Output From Gpi
500mA.Where a GPI output is used to drive a relay coil, reverse voltage protection diodes should be incorporated into the circuitry to protect the Imagestore HDTV from voltage transients. Only GPI 1 to GPI 7 may be assigned as a GPI Output but each GPI may have a condition assigned whether it is set on or off, i.e. -
Page 62: Show
Front Panel Operation Imagestore HDTV User Manual L1 FTB Disabled L1 FTB Enabled L0 Fader Disabled L0 Fader Enabled L1 Fader Disabled L1 Fader Enabled L0 Timer Zero L0 Timer Non-Zero L1 Timer Zero L1 Timer Non-Zero L0 Image Busy... -
Page 63: Faders Set Up
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Front Panel Operation Faders Set Up Select Set-Up, Faders-Set-Up. Faders Set-Up menu tree Set-Up Faders Set-Up AB Mixer Fader Null ADC 1 ADC 2 ADC 3 ADC 4 ADC 5 ADC 6 ADC 7 ADC 8... -
Page 64: Configuration
Configuration Up to 8 external faders (potentiometers) may be connected thought the rear panel GPI port of the Imagestore HDTV. These faders are used to manually control the rate at which the Imagestore HDTV will execute a command and will override settings made through the front panel. -
Page 65: Fader
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Front Panel Operation Fader Sets the ADC (Analogue to Digital) channel the fader is connected to. ADC Channels Fader ADC No. Signal name GPI Pin No ADC 1 ANA_IN0 ADC 2 ANA_IN1 ADC 3 ANA_IN2 ADC 4... -
Page 66: File Operations
Front Panel Operation Imagestore HDTV User Manual File Operations Select Set-Up, File Operations. File Operations menu tree Set-Up File Operations Copy Image From FD Disk Inserted? Erase Image Confirm? Configuration Save Disk Inserted? Configuration Load Disk Inserted? Diagnostics Save Disk Inserted? -
Page 67: Copy Image From Fd
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Front Panel Operation These options are used for basic library management. Copy Image From FD Copies an image from the floppy disk(s) to the image library. Supported formats: Stills .oxt Animations .oxa Span files .oxm Erase Image... -
Page 68: System Information
Front Panel Operation Imagestore HDTV User Manual System Information Select Set-Up, System Information. System Information menu tree Set-Up System Information Serial Number Slot 1 (card type and Rev #) Slot 2 (card type and Rev #) Slot 3 (card type and Rev #) -
Page 69: Serial Number
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Front Panel Operation Serial Number Displays the units serial number on the VFD display. This number is factory set and cannot be adjusted. Slot 1-6 Displays what type of PCB in installed in the system. If no PCB is fitted the slot number will display ‘Empty’. -
Page 70: View Licences
This command will display on the front panel VFD all installed licenses. Use the arrow control keys to increment through the list. Set Time of Day Select Set-Up, Set Time of Day. Use this command to set the RTC (real time clock) in the Imagestore HDTV. Page 70 Miranda Technologies Ltd... -
Page 71: Set Time-Of-Day Menu Tree
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Front Panel Operation Set Time-of-Day menu tree Set-Up Set Time-of-Day Year Month Hour Year Sets the year between 2000 - 2100 Month Sets the month between 1 - 12 Sets the day between 1 - 31... -
Page 72: Self Tests
Set-Up Self Tests Severity 1 Severity 2 Severity 3 Severity 1 Red scrolling banner displaying ‘Imagestore HDTV rev# EAS Internal Self Test’ Severity 2 Amber scrolling banner displaying ‘Imagestore HDTV rev# EAS Internal Self Test’ Severity 3 Green scrolling banner displaying ‘Imagestore HDTV rev# EAS Internal Self Test’... -
Page 73: System Set-Up
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Front Panel Operation System Set-Up Select Set-Up, System-Set-Up. Use this menu tree to adjust the following: System-Set-Up menu tree Set-Up System Set-Up Set Standard 1920x1080/59.94 1920x1080/50 1280x720/59.94 Serial Comms Setup RS232 Baud Rate 9600 19200 38400... - Page 74 Front Panel Operation Imagestore HDTV User Manual TFT EAS 911T RS422 A Baud Rate 9600 19200 38400 57600 115200 Protocol Automation ENDEC Model 1822 TFT EAS 911T RS422 B Baud Rate 9600 19200 38400 57600 115200 Protocol Automation ENDEC Model 1822...
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Page 75: Set Standard
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Front Panel Operation Set Standard Use this option to select the appropriate video standard. Note Unload all images before changing between video standards especially interlaced and progressive. Serial Comms Setup This sets the baud rate and protocol for each of the 3 communication ports on the rear panel. -
Page 76: Network Mask
Front Panel Operation Imagestore HDTV User Manual modified. Pressing the enter key will then display the new number and prompt for confirmation. Press enter to accept or escape to reject. Network Mask This option displays the units Network Mask (sub-net mask) number and enables the user to modify it. -
Page 77: Installation
-10°C to +70°C. Cabling Imagestore HDTV has a 2-piece lid to enable the PSU’s and disk drives to be accessed without removing the unit from the rack. When cabling up the system it is recommended to leave approx. 300mm of slack in the cables to draw the unit out of the rack enough to expose the front lid. -
Page 78: Hdtv Rear Panel Connections
Installation Imagestore HDTV User Manual HDTV Rear Panel Connections PCI Connectors RS422(A/B) Pin No. Signal Name RS422 Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Connector type: 9 pin female D type. Page 78 Miranda Technologies Ltd... -
Page 79: Oxtel Rcp
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Installation Oxtel RCP Pin No. Signal Name Ground Ground Ground Ground +12V Connector type: 9 pin female D type. RS232 Pin No. Signal Name RS232 Ground Connector type: 9 pin male D type. Miranda Technologies Ltd... -
Page 80: Gpi
Installation Imagestore HDTV User Manual Pin No Signal Name LTC_IN - Ground (Static) ANA_IN7 ANA_IN5 ANA_IN3 ANA_IN1 +12V GPI7 GPI5 GPI3 GPI1 Ground LTC_IN + Ground ANA_IN6 ANA_IN4 ANA_IN2 ANA_IN0 REF_RET GPI8 GPI6 GPI4 GPI2 GPI0 Connector type: 25 pin female D type... -
Page 81: Vga And Kbd Connections
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Installation VGA and KBD Connections The VGA and KBD connections are solely for use by the Miranda Technologies Ltd development team and no user functions can be accessed via these ports. Pin No. Signal Name Green... -
Page 82: Kbd
Installation Imagestore HDTV User Manual Pin No. Keyboard PS/2 Mouse KBDATA MSDATA MSDATA MSDATA IOVSB IOVSB KBCLK MSCLK MSCLK MSCLK Connector type: 6 pin PS2. Pin No. Signal Name RJ45 Connector type: RJ45. The LAN connector has 2 integral LED indicators. The green LED indicated 100Mbps speed and the yellow LED detects ‘LINK’... -
Page 83: Ref 1
REF 2 VITC or LTC. Connector type: 75Ω BNC. Connection of LTC Where linear timecode is provided for Imagestore HDTV it should conform to ANSI/SMPTE standard 12M-1995. The input level should be between one and two volts peak-to-peak. Mains Input Imagestore HDTV can have up to 2 130W PSU’s fitted, each fed from its... -
Page 84: Hd-Sdi Source Inputs
Installation Imagestore HDTV User Manual HD-SDI source inputs The minimum configuration for an Imagestore HDTV is a single input card and an output card. Each input / output is via a 75Ω BNC connector. The + sign represents a copy input or output, therefore PGM + is a copy program output. -
Page 85: Video Relay Bypass
7 (+5V) and pin 15 (Ground). The variable output of the pot should connect to the appropriate fader input pin. Screened cable should be used to connect the fader to the Imagestore HDTV. The screen of the cable should be connected to ground only at the Imagestore HDTV end of the cable to avoid "earth loops"... -
Page 86: Connection Of General Purpose Interfaces (Gpis)
General Purpose Interface ports may be used either to trigger the execution of a series of internal pre-programmed commands (input) or to monitor the status of the Imagestore HDTV (output). The process of assigning command macros to an individual GPI port is described in the Front Panel commands section of this section. -
Page 87: Support
Warranty and Non-Warranty Repairs Miranda Technologies Ltd provides all products that are sold new with a two- year, return-to-base warranty. Products that are purchased as “ex-demo” may have a limited warranty and reference should be made the original acknowledgement of order or the Product Certificate for warranty details. -
Page 88: Obsolescence
Obsolescence Obsolete products will be supported for a minimum of 3 years from the date of obsolescence. Miranda Technologies Ltd will continue to provide support beyond this period, but will not replenish service stock and is therefore unable to guarantee the availability of every component used. -
Page 89: Web Page
Miranda Technologies Ltd’s web page can be found at www.miranda.com. Returns Procedure Should there be a need to return any Miranda Technologies Ltd product for upgrade or repair, telephone the Helpdesk and request a "return number". The helpdesk will ask for details of the return including the unit’s serial number, reason for return and any fault information. - Page 90 Support Imagestore HDTV User Manual Page 90 Miranda Technologies Ltd...
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Page 91: Appendix 1
800mV (± 10%). Reference Video Input The Imagestore HDTV will lock to the HD-SDI signal on input 1/A. Power Requirements Imagestore accepts power from a 110V or 220V, 60Hz or 50Hz, AC mains supply. -
Page 92: Mechanical
Appendix 2 Imagestore HDTV User Manual Interface Type Description RS422/RS232 Automation serial control interfaces. Ethernet Image Loading and Transfer (optional). Panel Serial Interface for Remote Control Panel. GPI's Nine GPI's with input and output macro editor. Faders Seven analogue fader inputs. -
Page 93: Appendix 2 Glossary
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Appendix 2 Appendix 2 Glossary Analogue to Digital Converter Audio Engineering Society BGnd Background Clip, Gain and Transparency Digital to Analogue Converter Down Stream Keyer Emergency Alert Service European Broadcasting Union En/Dis Enable or Disable Floppy Disk Drive... - Page 94 Appendix 2 Imagestore HDTV User Manual NTSC Nation Television Standards Committee Colour TV system used in; USA, Canada, Mexico and Japan Phase Alternate Line Printed Circuit Board Programme Personal Identification Number Phase Locked Loop Preview Remote Control Panel RS422/232 Types of serial data communication standards...
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Page 95: Appendix 3 Menu Tree
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Appendix 3 ···Fade To B ···Fade AB Appendix 3 ···Transition Type ···Mix Rate ···V Fade Colour ··Layer 0 ···Keyer Operations Menu Tree ····Cut Keyer Up ····Cut Keyer Down ····Set Key Parameters Imagestore HD V1.02 ·····Source ·Operate Self ··Set Inputs... - Page 96 Appendix 3 Imagestore HDTV User Manual Full ····Set Linear ····Show ·····Sense ····Clear Normal ···GPI In 2 On Invert ····Set ····Clip, Gain & Trans ····Show ····Fade Keyer Up ····Clear ····Fade Keyer Down ···GPI In 2 Off ····Fade Rate ····Set ····Cut From Black ····Show...
- Page 97 Imagestore HDTV User Manual Appendix 3 ····Show ····Show ····Clear ····Clear ···GPI In 8 On ···GPI Out 5 On ····Set ····Set ····Show ····Show ····Clear ····Clear ···GPI In 8 Off ···GPI Out 5 Off ····Set ····Set ····Show ····Show ····Clear ····Clear ···GPI In 9 On ···GPI Out 6 On...
- Page 98 Appendix 3 Imagestore HDTV User Manual ····Enable Control ····Fader ····Invert Control ····Enable Control ····Enable Pickup ····Invert Control ···L0 HPos ····Enable Pickup ····Fader ···L0 AnimPos ····Enable Control ····Fader ····Invert Control ····Enable Control ····Enable Pickup ····Invert Control ···L0 VPos ····Enable Pickup ····Fader ···L1 AnimPos...
- Page 99 Imagestore HDTV User Manual Appendix 3 1920x1080/59.94 1920x1080/50 1280x720/59.94 ···Serial Comms Setup RS232 Baud Rate 9600 19200 38400 57600 115200 Protocol Automation ENDEC Model 1822 TFT EAS 911T RS422 A Baud Rate 9600 19200 38400 57600 115200 Protocol Automation ENDEC Model 1822...
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Page 101: Custom Configuration Notes
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Appendix 4 Appendix 4 Custom Configuration Notes Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 101... - Page 102 Appendix 4 Imagestore HDTV User Manual Page 102 Miranda Technologies Ltd...
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