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Page 1 User Manual Vega-MV Router Multiviewer Video Routing and Multiviewer Outputs www.s-a-m.com...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Contents Contents 1 Information and Notices ..........7 1.1 Customer Support .
Page 3 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Contents 4.7.2 MV-VIP4 Rear Panel Modules (Part MV-RMVRO8) - Slots 2 to 5..46 4.8 Dust Blanking Rear Panel (MV-BRP) ....... . . 47 4.9 Vega-MV Power Supply Connectors .
Page 4 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Contents 7.6.8 Edit Object - Properties, Error (Video or Audio object) ....132 7.6.9 Edit Object - Properties, Tally (Video object)..... . . 133 7.6.10 Edit Object - Properties, VBI (Video object) .
Page 5 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Contents 11 MV-EXTPSU3 External Power Supply Shelf ......194 11.1 Front and Rear Views .
Page 6 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Contents or Will not launch after an update to the latest Java release ..229 D.3.2 Why does the Java applet: Report an error or Say 'Program Will Not Load' when launching the web interface?. . 230 D.4 Other Common Issues and Solutions .
Page 7: Information And Notices
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Customer Support Information and Notices 1.1 Information and Notices 1.1 Customer Support For details of our Regional Customer Support Offices please visit the SAM web site and navigate to: www.s-a-m.com/support/247-support-contact-details/ Customers with a support contract should call their personalized number, which can be found in their contract, and be ready to provide their contract number and details.
Page 8: Safety
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Page 10: Mains Power Supply
The AC mains voltage (240/100 volts) will be auto-detected, provided it is in the range 100-240V AC 50/60Hz. Fuses: • Vega-16MV, Vega-32MV: A 3.15A fuse is fitted. A spare fuse is located under a pull-out flap. • Power Supply Shelf: An 8A fuse is fitted.
Page 11: Lithium Batteries
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Lithium Batteries Safety 2.4 2.4 Lithium Batteries The Vega-MV unit’s MV-NET card contains a Lithium battery. CAUTION This equipment contains a lithium battery There is a danger of explosion if this is replaced incorrectly Replace only with the same type from the same manufacturer.
Page 12 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual EMC Standards: Safety 2.7 EMC Performance of Cables and Connectors: SAM products are designed to meet or exceed the requirements of the appropriate European EMC standards. In order to achieve this performance in real installations it is essential to use cables and connectors with good EMC characteristics.
Page 13: Product Introduction
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Application Areas Product Introduction 3.1 Product Introduction Vega-MV is a family of compact 1RU video routers with integrated multiviewers for small and medium scale applications. These are ideal for OB van and other space-restricted installations.
Page 14: Features
1RU frame. • Independent video routing for both SDI router outputs and multiviewer: • Vega-16MV: Fixed 16 x 16 video router with a second internal 16 x 16 crosspoint for multiviewer inputs. • Vega-32MV: Fixed 32 x 32 video router with a second internal 32 x 32 crosspoint for multiviewer inputs.
Page 15: Order Codes
User-friendly set-up via browser software. 3.3 Order Codes Order Code Description Vega MV: 1RU Vega-MV Router Multiviewer, VEGA-16MV with 16 x 16 video router and dual-head multiviewer. 1RU Vega-MV Router Multiviewer, VEGA-32MV with 32 x 32 video router and dual-head multiviewer. Other: MV-EXTPSU3 1RU External Redundant/Backup Power Supply Shelf.
Page 16: Vega-Mv Inputs And Outputs
Figure 2 Vega-16MV I/O Diagram Figure 2 shows inputs and outputs of a Vega-16MV, which contains a 16 x 16 video router. Vega-32MV is similar to Figure 2 but has 32 video inputs and outputs with a 32 x 32 router.
Page 17 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Vega-MV Inputs and Outputs Product Introduction 3.4 Input/ Output Description Other: Network connection for Router/Multiviewer. LAN 1 This is the main network connection for the unit. Network connection for NTP and for any firmware update LAN 0 of the unit’s MV-NET card.
Page 18: Functional Description
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Functional Description Product Introduction 3.5 3.5 Functional Description The Vega-MV comprises a video router and a multiviewer. Figure 3 shows the system architecture. Figure 3 Vega-MV Block Diagram The video inputs and router outputs support video standards up to 4K. The video inputs form both the router inputs and the multiviewer inputs.
Page 19 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Functional Description Product Introduction 3.5 Multiviewer Block: The multiviewer video inputs are routed from the Vega-MV video inputs via the MV Crosspoint block. There are no separate controls for the MV crosspoint. SDI sources from any video input can be assigned to any on-screen multiviewer tile.
Page 20: Vega-Mv Components
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Functional Description Product Introduction 3.5 3.5.1 Vega-MV Components A Vega-MV unit comprises various component parts. These are listed in Table 3 and shown in Figure 4, which shows how the components are inter-connected. Component Description “MV-NET”, Network and Control card MV-NET...
Page 21 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Functional Description Product Introduction 3.5 Figure 4 Vega-MV Block Diagram Issue 1 Revision 2 Page 21 © 2017 SAM...
Page 22: Using Gpi I/O
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual On-screen Notifications Product Introduction 3.6 3.5.2 Using GPI I/O Assignable GPI I/O are provided for external alarm indication and tally functions. These are available on the MV-NET rear panel. There are 8 GPI inputs and 4 GPI outputs. 3.5.3 Genlocking and Reference Genlocking of the unit is done to SD bi-level black and burst, or HD tri-level analogue sync signals via the video reference input.
Page 23: Captions And Umds
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual On-screen Notifications Product Introduction 3.6 3.6.2 Captions and UMDs Captions or Under Monitor Display (UMD) information are generated manually using browser software operating on a remote PC. They can also be generated automatically from remote sources via the LAN or via the RS232/422 port using TSL or other protocols.
Page 24: Vega-Mv Monitoring And Switching Signals
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Vega-MV Monitoring and Switching Signals Product Introduction 3.7 3.7 Vega-MV Monitoring and Switching Signals The Vega-MV comprises a router and a multiviewer in one box. The multiviewer can monitor up to 32 video inputs from an external router and is able to display source names and tallies on-screen when connected to the corresponding external router controller.
Page 25: Thermal Protection, Thermal Shutdown
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Thermal Protection, Thermal Shutdown Product Introduction 3.8 3.8 Thermal Protection, Thermal Shutdown The MV-NET card and the MV-1000PSU power supply module contain thermal shut down logic and protection circuits to prevent overheating. 3.8.1 MV-NET Card Thermal Protection The MV-NET card can react with a series of initiated responses intended to reduce the temperature and then the power consumption of the rack considerably and so slow any internal temperature rise due to abnormal cooling.
Page 26: Mv-1000Psu - Power Supply Module Thermal Protection
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual External Power Supply Shelf, MV-EXTPSU3 Product Introduction 3.9 3.8.2 MV-1000PSU - Power Supply Module Thermal Protection The MV-1000PSU power supply module is fitted in the Vega-MV frame and also in the Note: optional MV-EXTPSU3 backup power supply shelf. The MV-1000PSU power supply module thermal protection operates under the following conditions: 75°C ±5°C (TSW1) - temperature detection is on the heatsink of a power transistor...
Page 27: Vega-Mv Unit Hardware
A Vega-MV unit is not a modular product; it has defined routing and multiviewer capabilities. It is shipped from the factory in a fixed configuration. Table 6 lists the Vega-MV series components. Component Vega-MV Quantity Description Name Part Number Vega-16MV Vega-32MV MP-X1-R 1RU Routing Chassis Chassis MV-NET “MV-NET” Network and Control card MV-NET...
Page 28: Unit Front Panel
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Unit Front Panel Vega-MV Unit Hardware 4.2 4.2 Unit Front Panel The Vega-MV front panel has a display and some status/warning indicators. See Figure 9. A rotary knob and alpha-numeric OLED display is provided to access presets and unit status details.
Page 29: Front Panel Oled Display
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Unit Front Panel Vega-MV Unit Hardware 4.2 Color Description One or more of the onboard power supply voltages is outside its Flashing Red permitted voltage range. Optional External Backup Power Supply Shelf: External backup PSU not fitted or external PSU is not supplying 24 volt power.
Page 30: Unit Serial Number Label
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Unit Front Panel Vega-MV Unit Hardware 4.2 4.2.3 Unit Serial Number Label The unit’s serial number is shown on a label which is located inside of the front of the unit. The label can be viewed by removing the front panel: The label is on the inside right-hand side of the unit.
Page 31: Unit Rear
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Unit Rear Vega-MV Unit Hardware 4.3 4.3 Unit Rear A unit rear view is shown in Figure 12. Figure 12b is annotated with the rear connections, which are listed in Table 8 and described further in later sub-sections. a) Vega-MV Router Multiviewer Rear View 24 V DC Backup Power...
Page 32 1. Quad-link SDI copy of multiviewer HD-BNC SDI Copy 2 output 2. HD-BNC Video inputs. Video Inputs (32) 16-off Vega-16MV. (32-off Vega-32MV). Numbering is from right-to-left on rear. HD-BNC Router video outputs. Router Video Outputs (32) 16-off Vega-16MV. (32-off Vega-32MV).
Page 33: Lan 0 Default Ip Addresses
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Unit Rear Vega-MV Unit Hardware 4.3 4.3.1 LAN 0 Default IP Addresses Note: LAN 0 is for NTP connection. The LAN 0 default (MV-NET card) network details are: IP Address - 192.168.0.120 Subnet Mask Address - 255.255.255.0 Gateway Address - 192.168.0.1 DNS1 Address - 0.0.0.0 (not currently used) DNS2 Address - 0.0.0.0 (not currently used)
Page 34: Card Slots
Table 9 lists the Vega-MV components (front cards and rear panel modules) and their designated card slots. See Figure 15 for views of Vega-16MV cards and rear modules, and see Figure 16 for views of Vega-32MV cards and rear modules.
Page 35 Blanking Plate Blanking Plate Rear View MV-NET MV-CTL MV-VIP4 Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 0 Figure 15 Vega-16MV Front Cards and Rear Panel Modules Slot 3 Slot 4 Slot 5 MV-VIP4 MV-VIP4 MV-VIP4 PSU module Front View (Front panel removed)
Page 36 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Card Slots Vega-MV Unit Hardware 4.4 • See Section 10.5 “Fitting / Removing Cards and Rear Panels” on page 190 for Note: details of how to fit or remove cards and rear panels. • See Section 10.4 “Vega-MV Front Panel Opening”...
Page 37: Mv-Net Card And Rear Module - Slot 0
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual MV-NET Card and Rear Module - Slot 0 Vega-MV Unit Hardware 4.5 4.5 MV-NET Card and Rear Module - Slot 0 Slot 0 Slot 0 Figure 17 Vega-MV Slot 0 A Vega-MV contains one MV-NET card in front slot 0 and a MV-NET rear panel (MV-NRP) fitted at the rear.
Page 38: Mv-Net Rear Panel Module (Part Mv-Nrp1) - Rear Slot 0 Only
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual MV-NET Card and Rear Module - Slot 0 Vega-MV Unit Hardware 4.5 4.5.2 MV-NET Rear Panel Module (Part MV-NRP1) - Rear Slot 0 only The rear panel provides connections for the video reference input, timecode Input, global GPI/O and serial port connections.
Page 39 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual MV-NET Card and Rear Module - Slot 0 Vega-MV Unit Hardware 4.5 Pin Number Signal Pin Number Signal GPI-In 1 GPI-In 8 GPI-In 2 GPI-In 3 GPI-Out 1 GPI-In 4 GPI-Out 2 GPI-Out 3 GPI-In 5 GPI-Out 4 GPI-In 6...
Page 40: Serial Comms Port Mode Of Operation
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual MV-NET Card and Rear Module - Slot 0 Vega-MV Unit Hardware 4.5 4.5.4 Serial Comms Port Mode of Operation The MV-NET card rear panel has a serial comms data port that can be configured for either RS232 or RS422 operation.
Page 41: Serial Comms Port Pin Assignments
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual MV-NET Card and Rear Module - Slot 0 Vega-MV Unit Hardware 4.5 4.5.5 Serial Comms Port Pin Assignments The 9-pin serial connector on the MV-NET rear panel is configured using jumpers on the MV-NET card. See section 4.5.4 for jumper configuration details. Figure 23 Serial Comms Connector The following table gives the pin assignments for the serial comms connector for RS 232 and for RS 422 modes of operation.
Page 42: Mv-Ctl Card And Rear Module - Slot 1
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual MV-CTL Card and Rear Module - Slot 1 Vega-MV Unit Hardware 4.6 4.6 MV-CTL Card and Rear Module - Slot 1 Slot 1 Slot 1 Figure 24 Vega-MV Slot 1 A Vega-MV contains one MV-CTL card in front slot 1 and a MV-CTL rear panel (MV-RMVCS8) fitted at the rear.
Page 43 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual MV-CTL Card and Rear Module - Slot 1 Vega-MV Unit Hardware 4.6 • One quad-link output is a copy of HDMI 1. (Four SDI HD-BNCs are “SDI Out 1-1”, “1-2”, “1-3” and “1-4”.) • The other quad-link is a copy of HDMI 2.
Page 44 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual MV-CTL Card and Rear Module - Slot 1 Vega-MV Unit Hardware 4.6 SDI Copy Output Four HD-BNC Connectors Video Standard for Display Output 1 Display Output 2 Multiviewer Display HDMI 1 Quad SDI Out 1 HDMI 2 Quad SDI Out 2 Active...
Page 45: Mv-Vip4 Card And Rear Module - Slots 2 To 5
Figure 27 Vega-MV Slots 2 to 5 A Vega-MV contains two or four Video Input Processing Cards (MV-VIP4 cards) in front slots 2 to 5 and corresponding MV-VIP4 rear panel modules fitted at the rear. Vega-16MV contains: • Two MV-VIP4 cards.
Page 46: Mv-Vip4 Front Modules - Slots 2 To 5
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual MV-VIP4 Card and Rear Module - Slots 2 to 5 Vega-MV Unit Hardware 4.7 4.7.1 MV-VIP4 Front Modules - Slots 2 to 5 • MV-VIP4 cards can be hot-swapped. Note: • Changes to card load-out are automatically detected by the MV-CTL card. An MV-VIP4 card is shown in Figure 28.
Page 47: Dust Blanking Rear Panel (Mv-Brp)
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Dust Blanking Rear Panel (MV-BRP) Vega-MV Unit Hardware 4.8 4.8 Dust Blanking Rear Panel (MV-BRP) Any unpopulated slots after the final card or router rear must be fitted with MV-BRP Note: blanking plate rear panels to ensure that the Vega-MV frame continues to conform to EMC standards and to ensure adequate cooling.
Page 48: Vega-Mv Power Supply Connectors
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Vega-MV Power Supply Connectors Vega-MV Unit Hardware 4.9 4.9 Vega-MV Power Supply Connectors • The IEC power inlet is the AC mains disconnection device for this unit. • The frame must be disconnected and isolated from the mains input and from any DC backup power supply before undertaking maintenance.
Page 49: Vega-Mv Installation
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Vega-MV Installation Vega-MV Installation Section contents: 5.1 Ventilation page 50 5.2 Rack Mounting page 51 5.3 FCC Compliance page 52 5.4 HDMI Cable Retention Options page 53 5.5 Vega-MV Power Supplies and Fuses page 55 5.5 Vega-MV Power Supplies and Fuses page 55 5.6 Vega-MV Frame Power Supplies...
Page 50: Ventilation
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Ventilation Vega-MV Installation 5.1 5.1 Ventilation 5.1.1 Vega-MV Ventilation is assisted by cooling fans located on the front panel of the Vega-MV unit. Figure 33 shows the locations of the fans, behind the front of the frame. FAN 5 FAN 4 FAN 3...
Page 51: Mv-Extpsu3 Backup Power Supply
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Rack Mounting Vega-MV Installation 5.2 5.1.2 MV-EXTPSU3 Backup Power Supply Ventilation air flow for the MV-EXTPSU3 backup power supply is front-to-back. See Section 11.3 “Ventilation” on page 196. • Maximum operating ambient temperature must be less than 40°C. •...
Page 52: Before Powering
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual FCC Compliance Vega-MV Installation 5.3 Figure 35 Mounting the Vega-MV frame in a 19” Rack 5.2.3 Before Powering Every new Vega-MV chassis is fitted with card retaining features. These are designed to keep the cards in place, even when the chassis is subject to harsh movements. However, if these have been removed to access cards and not replaced, cards may have jumped out of their mating connectors.
Page 53: Hdmi Cable Retention Options
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual HDMI Cable Retention Options Vega-MV Installation 5.4 5.4 HDMI Cable Retention Options Vega-MV units are fitted with Type A HDMI sockets. Unlike BNC connectors, HDMI connectors are typically non-locking and can be easily dislodged when fitted. To overcome this problem, all Vega-MV HDMI rear connectors have a number of features designed to allow the HDMI connectors to be securely retained.
Page 54: Hdmi Connector Without A Fixing System
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual HDMI Cable Retention Options Vega-MV Installation 5.4 5.4.2 HDMI Connector without a Fixing System HDMI rear panels are supplied with a bracket and cable tie for each HDMI port. The bracket is used to fasten standard HDMI connectors to the rear panel. The design of the bracket enables many different HDMI connector designs to be secured Figure 38 Brackets and Cable Ties Plug the HDMI connector into the HDMI socket.
Page 55: Vega-Mv Power Supplies And Fuses
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Vega-MV Power Supplies and Fuses Vega-MV Installation 5.5 5.5 Vega-MV Power Supplies and Fuses This equipment may have more than one power supply (AC Mains and 24V DC backup). To reduce the risk of electrical shock, disconnect all the power supply cords before servicing.
Page 56: Dc Backup Power Input Connector
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Vega-MV Frame Power Supplies Vega-MV Installation 5.6 Spare Fuse Fuse Figure 42 Vega-MV IEC Fuse Location 5.6.2 DC Backup Power Input Connector 24V DC backup power input connector for use with the MV-EXTPSU3 backup power supply.
Page 57: Powering Up (Unit Start Up)
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Powering Up (Unit Start Up) Vega-MV Installation 5.7 5.7 Powering Up (Unit Start Up) After power is applied to the unit, the unit starts up and carries out a boot cycle in approximately 70 seconds. Figure 44 Starting Booting Front panel during unit start up: Front panel OLED display during start up is outlined in Table 14.
Page 58 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Powering Up (Unit Start Up) Vega-MV Installation 5.7 HDMI Output during unit start up: The HMDI outputs show network setting information during unit start up. See Figure 45. Figure 45 HDMI Output During Unit Start Up After starting up: After starting up, the OLED display defaults to showing a general status display, similar to that shown in Figure 46.
Page 59: Front Panel Operation
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Front Panel Front Panel Operation 6.1 Front Panel Operation 6.1 Front Panel A rotary knob and alpha-numeric OLED display is provided on the Vega-MV front panel to access settings and unit status details. Three LED indicators report power supply and fan status, see Section 4.2.1 "Front Panel Status LEDs".
Page 60 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Front Panel Front Panel Operation 6.1 Display Screen: Description Setting Shows the internal temperature measured within the Temp: Vega-MV unit, on the MV-NET card. (ºC) Typical value = 40ºC Shows the maximum value of internal temperatures I/O: measured within the Vega-MV unit, on any card.
Page 61: Front Panel Operational Settings Screens
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Front Panel Operational Settings Screens Front Panel Operation 6.2 6.2 Front Panel Operational Settings Screens By default the OLED display will show the general status display, providing frame status, temperature and alarm information for the frame, see Section 6.1.1 "General Status Display" on page 59.
Page 62 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Front Panel Operational Settings Screens Front Panel Operation 6.2 Figure 51 Cyclic Operating Setting OLED Screens Issue 1 Revision 2 Page 62 © 2017 SAM...
Page 63 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Front Panel Operational Settings Screens Front Panel Operation 6.2 Display Screen: Description Setting Audio Monitoring: Audio volume level at the audio monitoring socket on unit Volume front panel. Brightness: OLED screen brightness. Normal Level OLED screen brightness in screen saver mode.
Page 64: Editing Settings
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Front Panel Operational Settings Screens Front Panel Operation 6.2 6.2.2 Editing Settings The rotary knob is used in conjunction with the OLED display to change a setting. The editing process is described below in Table 17. Pausing for more than 30 seconds at any point in the setting process will return the OLED Note: display to the default general status display.
Page 65 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Front Panel Operational Settings Screens Front Panel Operation 6.2 Example 1: Switching between DHCP and Manual IP setting The following example demonstrates how to change settings from DHCP to a manual IP address. To Switch from Using DHCP to Manual IP Settings: Example OLED Screen Text First change the IP address mode: Rotate the rotary knob to display the...
Page 66 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Front Panel Operational Settings Screens Front Panel Operation 6.2 To Switch from Using DHCP to Manual IP Settings: Example OLED Screen Text 12. Repeat steps 8. to 10. change other parameter settings (Eg MASK and GATE). VEGA 32 IP Address IP ADD 10.162.51.1 MASK 255.255.0.0...
Page 67: Web Interface
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Web Interface Web Interface Section contents: The Web Interface page 68 Workspace and the Web Interface page 72 Module Menu page 78 7.3.1 Setup Module - Module Properties Dialog page 80 7.3.2 Setup Selected Video Source - Source Properties Dialog page 102 7.3.3 Ext.
Page 68: The Web Interface
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual The Web Interface Web Interface 7.1 7.1 The Web Interface The Vega-MV unit is configured via a browser using web pages hosted by the Vega-MV unit’s MV-CTL card. Java must first be installed on the PC or Mac that is to be used. This is available as a free Note: download from: www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp...
Page 69 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual The Web Interface Web Interface 7.1 To access the Vega-MV web interface: Enter the Vega-MV unit’s IP Address (i.e. the IP address configured for the unit’s MV-CTL card) into a browser. (See Section 8.3 "Initial Network Setup" on page 152 for default IP address.) A large SAM logo splash screen appears and then the unit’s Java application launches into a new window and the main screen of the web interface is shown.
Page 70: Menu Bar
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual The Web Interface Web Interface 7.1 7.1.1 Menu Bar Menu bar items: • Module - The Module Menu is used to configure global settings for the Vega-MV. See Section 7.3 "Module Menu" on page 78. The menu contains various configuration settings and actions, including: •...
Page 71: Lost Connection
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual The Web Interface Web Interface 7.1 7.1.3 Lost Connection During a unit restart, connection will be lost between the web interface and the unit. Figure 54 shows the message that appears at the web interface. Figure 54 Remote Communication Error Issue 1 Revision 2 Page 71...
Page 72: Workspace And The Web Interface
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Workspace and the Web Interface Web Interface 7.2 7.2 Workspace and the Web Interface Figure 55 shows the key features of the main screen of the web interface. Figure 55 Menu Bar Tool Bar Object and Source Explorer Editor Workspace...
Page 73 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Workspace and the Web Interface Web Interface 7.2 Video Output Selection: The Video Output selection buttons, at the bottom right of the screen, select which multiviewer display video output is to be configured. Click “1” to show multiviewer display output 1 in the workspace editor. Click “2”...
Page 74: Tile Object
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Workspace and the Web Interface Web Interface 7.2 7.2.1 Tile Object: Table 19 lists the types of on-screen objects. None Video Audio Text Logo Clock Timer Table 19 Tile Object Type The color of the tile as it appears in the Editor Workspace and in the Display Preview indicates the currently set object type, as listed in Table 20 Object Type Tile Color...
Page 75 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Workspace and the Web Interface Web Interface 7.2 Shaded area reserved for Border Tile Size Video Size Shaded area reserved for Shaded area reserved for UMD Audio Meter 1 Figure 57 Example - Shaded Areas For Information Displayed Outside of The Video Area. In the example in Figure 57, the shaded area on the left is the area reserved for Audio meter 1 and the shaded area at the bottom is the area reserved for the UMD.
Page 76: Object And Source Explorer
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Workspace and the Web Interface Web Interface 7.2 7.2.3 Object and Source Explorer Multiviewer on-screen objects (tiles) Source unassigned Source assigned to an object Sources Source assigned to currently selected object Layouts Figure 58 Object and Source Explorer The Objects folder contains the list of current objects and each object's given name.
Page 77: Edit Object Menu
Note: The number of tiles indicated will reflect the number of video sources supported by the model of Vega-MV. (16 for Vega-16MV, 32 for Vega-32MV.) The Edit Object menu is described in Section 7.6.1 "Edit Object Window" on page 120.
Page 78: Module Menu
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Module Menu Web Interface 7.3 7.3 Module Menu The Module Menu is used to configure global settings for the Vega-MV unit. Figure 59 Module Menu. Menu Option Description Automatically update tile layout to the display output and preview every time it is Auto update changed in the edit workspace.
Page 79 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Module Menu Web Interface 7.3 Opens the Set Time dialogue to adjust the clock and date settings. Set Time See Section 7.3.6 "Set Time" on page 114. Halt, Reboot, Reset Module: Vega-MV unit maintenance items. for shutting down, rebooting the system, or resetting input/output cards.
Page 80: Setup Module - Module Properties Dialog
See Section 7.3.1.4 "Audio Monitor Outputs Tab" on page 84. • External Audio Outputs (Not applicable to Vega-MV) See Section 7.3.1.5 "External Audio Outputs Tab (Not applicable to Vega-16MV or Vega-32MV)" on page 86. • GPIs See Section 7.3.1.6 "GPIs Tab - GPO Alarms Sub-Tab" on page 87.
Page 81 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Module Menu Web Interface 7.3 7.3.1.1 Boards Tab Figure 60 Module Menu - Boards Tab. Setting Description Select a board from the list to define sources. Select Board Card Configuration Show selected card configuration. Select source type from drop down list for each input.
Page 82 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Module Menu Web Interface 7.3 7.3.1.2 Screen Tab Figure 61 Module Menu - Screen Tab. Setting Description Set the display output resolution. Resolution Set the display output aspect ratio to match the display device. Aspect Ratio Lock the display output to the external reference connected to the Genlock...
Page 83 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Module Menu Web Interface 7.3 7.3.1.3 Sources Tab Figure 62 Module Menu - Sources Tab. Setting Description Enables the naming of sources. Note: These are not the names that get transferred to UMDs, Source Name they are simply user names to assist with identifying sources from within the Web interface.
Page 84 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Module Menu Web Interface 7.3 7.3.1.4 Audio Monitor Outputs Tab The Audio Monitor Outputs tab is used to select the video source audio pairs and/or external audio inputs to be monitored on the multiviewer audio stereo output jack and the SDI/HDMI multiviewer display outputs.
Page 85 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Module Menu Web Interface 7.3 Setting Description Stereo monitor out settings: Selects the Input Source and Pair Number to be output on Output 1+2 the stereo jack socket on the front of the Vega-MV unit frame. Select the Video input number for embedded audio.
Page 86 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Module Menu Web Interface 7.3 7.3.1.5 External Audio Outputs Tab (Not applicable to Vega-16MV or Vega-32MV) NOTE: This tab does not apply to Vega-16MV or Vega-32MV. The External Audio Outputs tab is not applicable to the Vega-MV products.
Page 87 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Module Menu Web Interface 7.3 7.3.1.6 GPIs Tab - GPO Alarms Sub-Tab Figure 65 Module Properties - GPIs Tab - GPO Alarms Tab. • The Global GPIs are located on the MV-NET Card GPI/O socket, 8 inputs and 4 outputs.
Page 88 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Module Menu Web Interface 7.3 7.3.1.7 GPIs Tab - GPI Inputs Sub-Tab Figure 66 Module Properties - GPIs Tab - GPI Inputs Tab. • The Global GPIs are located on the MV-NET Card GPI/O socket, 8 inputs and 4 outputs.
Page 89 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Module Menu Web Interface 7.3 7.3.1.8 Network Tab Figure 67 Module Properties - Network Tab. Setting Description Enter friendly name for Vega-MV unit MV-CTL card. Hostname Check to use DHCP for automatic acquisition of network settings. Use DHCP Un-check for entry of fixed network settings.
Page 90 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Module Menu Web Interface 7.3 7.3.1.9 Data-xx Tab The Data-xx tab is not used. 7.3.1.10 Protocols - Serial Port Tab Used to configure the RS232/422 port on the Vega-MV rear panel. To change these settings click on the Configure button. See section 9.1 for information on configuring port operation to either RS232 or RS422.
Page 91 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Module Menu Web Interface 7.3 Select the Flow Control, if required Flow Control For other protocols, determine what the serial port settings are Protocol for the device attached, and set them accordingly here. For details of the TSL Protocol Options available see on page TSL UMD For connection to a SAM router controller to get names and MV Connected to...
Page 92 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Module Menu Web Interface 7.3 TSL UMD in source name Assigns each TSL display address based on the name of the source set in the Sources tab (see section 7.3.1.3). The source name must contain either “UMD” or “umd” followed by a number indicating the display address.
Page 93 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Module Menu Web Interface 7.3 7.3.1.11 Protocols - SAM Router Network Tab (MV Connection to External Matrix) This tab is used for configuring the IP connections to SAM router controllers and the physical connections from SAM routers to the Vega-MV Router Multiviewer. When communication with a SAM router is established, the first row of UMDs in each video tile will acquire the applicable source names of the router according to the source that is feeding the destinations connected to the Vega-MV unit.
Page 94 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Module Menu Web Interface 7.3 7.3.1.12 MV Connection to External Matrix Sub-Tab - Controller Section The Controller list box at the top of the tab displays the details of any configured routers. The New, Edit and Delete buttons are used to set up SAM router controllers that use an IP connection to communicate with the Vega-MV.
Page 95 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Module Menu Web Interface 7.3 7.3.1.13 MV Connection to External Matrix Sub-Tab - MV Inputs Section Connections from the Router Controller to the Multiviewer There is a sub-tab for each type of information source for the multiviewer (see Figure 72): •...
Page 96 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Module Menu Web Interface 7.3 Figure 72 SAM Router Tabs: ‘Video Router’, ‘Ext Audio Router’, and ‘Data-xx Router’ Issue 1 Revision 2 Page 96 © 2017 SAM...
Page 97 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Module Menu Web Interface 7.3 Video Router Sub-tab: Connections from the Router Controller to the Multiviewer - see Table 31 Figure 73 SAM Router Network Tab - Video Router Sub-tab The settings for each multiviewer input are made in the same way as described in the following table: Column Description...
Page 98 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Module Menu Web Interface 7.3 Column Description Check box. Tick if the MV Input is connected to the router controlled by the selected router controller. Connected This must be ticked for each multiviewer input that is sourced from the router.
Page 99 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Module Menu Web Interface 7.3 7.3.1.14 Protocols - SAM Router Network Tab (Internal Matrix Controller) This tab is used for configuring the IP connections to a SAM router controller for control of the internal routing matrix within the Vega-MV. See Figure 74. Figure 74 Module Properties - Protocols - SAM Router Network Tab (Internal Matrix Controller) Set up the IP port to use for SAM SW-P-08 and SW-P-02 messages over IP.
Page 100 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Module Menu Web Interface 7.3 7.3.1.15 Protocols - TSL UMD V3.1/4.0 Tab Use this tab to configure various methods of mapping TSL UMD addresses to sources in the MV-CTL card. It is also used to configure TSL over ethernet (UDP/IP). The TSL addressing settings apply to both the TSL UMD serial port (if TSL UMD has been chosen as the protocol for the serial port), and the TSL over ethernet.
Page 101 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Module Menu Web Interface 7.3 Tick to apply an offset to the TSL address. Apply offset to the address This configures the relationship between TSL UMD addresses and the multiviewer inputs (when using the input number as the address), or the multiviewer source names (when using source names as the address).
Page 102: Setup Selected Video Source - Source Properties Dialog
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Module Menu Web Interface 7.3 7.3.2 Setup Selected Video Source - Source Properties Dialog 7.3.2.1 Source Properties - Audio Tab Use this tab to set up audio reference levels and audio alarms associated with a video source. Figure 76 Source Properties - Audio Tab Setting Description...
Page 103 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Module Menu Web Interface 7.3 Here the thresholds for Audio Loss, Audio Over and Antiphase alarms can be set, along with the alarm enabling of individual channels. The 16 channels listed here relate to the 16 embedded audio channels. Alarms section Example: Channels selected under Audio Loss will trigger an alarm when the...
Page 104 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Module Menu Web Interface 7.3 7.3.2.2 Source Properties - Alarm Tab The Alarm Tab allows each video and audio alarm to be configured, enabled and displayed. Figure 78 Source Properties - Alarm Tab. The properties section of this window allows each alarm to be set individually for onset and auto-clear delay, logging status and visibility in objects and lists.
Page 105 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Module Menu Web Interface 7.3 Notes for Various Alarm Types: Closed caption loss: This alarm will activate if closed captions are not present on the expected teletext page or closed captioning display service. For example: If the teletext is set up to monitor page 801 for captions, and there are no captions on this page then the alarm will activate.
Page 106 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Module Menu Web Interface 7.3 7.3.2.3 Source Properties - Overscan Tab The Overscan Tab (see Figure 79) allows adjustments to the amount of the image that is viewed in a tile when overscan is enabled within that tile. Each source can be individually adjusted.
Page 107 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Module Menu Web Interface 7.3 Notes for Various Alarm Types: Closed caption loss: This alarm will activate if closed captions are not present on the expected teletext page or closed captioning display service. For example: If the teletext is set up to monitor page 801 for captions, and there are no captions on this page then the alarm will activate.
Page 108 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Module Menu Web Interface 7.3 7.3.2.4 Source Properties - Copy Tab This allows audio and/or alarm settings that have been configured for the current source to be copied to other sources. Select which type(s) of settings are to be copied (Audio/alarm), then select the sources from list at the right that are to be copied to.
Page 109: Ext. Audio Source Properties (Not Applicable To Vega-Mv)
Web Interface 7.3 7.3.3 Ext. Audio Source Properties (Not applicable to Vega-MV NOTE: This screen does not apply to Vega-16MV nor to Vega-32MV. The External Audio Source Properties screen is not applicable to the Vega-MV products. (The tab is used for some other products on the same hardware platform as Vega-MV which have discrete audio inputs and outputs - to configure source audio channels.)
Page 110: Setup Audio Meter Properties
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Module Menu Web Interface 7.3 7.3.4 Setup Audio Meter Properties This screen sets the audio levels that the audio meter bars change color at. Figure 82 Set Audio Level Changeover Points. The settings are: Setting Description Select the audio scale type being set.
Page 111: Sdi I/O Router Dialog (For The Internal Router)
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Module Menu Web Interface 7.3 7.3.5 SDI I/O Router Dialog (for the Internal Router) Select ‘SDI IO Router’ in the Module menu to open the SDI I/O Router dialog, see Figure 83. Use Assign Assign Routing Control Grid (Shows a Routing Map)
Page 112 IN 1 to IN 16 grid: • ‘IN 1’ to ‘IN 16’ for a Vega-16MV • ‘IN 1’ to ‘IN 32’ for a Vega-32MV OUT 1 to OUT 16 Available router video outputs (router destinations) are shown along the top of the grid: •...
Page 113 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Module Menu Web Interface 7.3 Control Item Description Check box. Use Assign Tick to enable the Assign button. Button. Assign Click ‘Assign’ to apply any routing changes made in the routing control grid. When button is disabled (greyed out) routing changes take effect immediately. Button.
Page 114: Set Time
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Module Menu Web Interface 7.3 7.3.6 Set Time Click ‘Set Time’ in the Module menu. The clock and date display data can be derived from several sources; the system clock, NTP synchronisation, LTC, or VITC from a chosen SDI input. The clock source is set by selecting Set Time in the Module menu.
Page 115 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Module Menu Web Interface 7.3 To set the clock source, go to the Time tab and select the desired source - Manual, NTP, LTC or VITC. The setup procedures for each mode are: Setting Description In this mode, the time and date of the system clock will be shown and can be...
Page 116: Layout Menu
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Layout Menu Web Interface 7.4 7.4 Layout Menu The layout menu allows layouts to be created, saved, loaded and deleted. Layout settings can be chosen for new layouts. Figure 85 Layout Menu. Setting Description Offers to save the current layout before removing all objects from the New Layout editor workspace ready to create a new layout.
Page 117: Setup Layout
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Layout Menu Web Interface 7.4 7.4.1 Setup Layout Figure 86 Layout Properties. Setting Description Set the display background color. Background Tick the box and select a picture to be used as the background graphic. The picture must be in png format. Bitmap See section 10.2 for details on uploading background images to the Vega-MV unit MV-CTL card.
Page 118: Group Menu
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Group Menu Web Interface 7.5 7.5 Group Menu The group menu allows objects to be selected as a group. Objects can be selected individually to create a group by holding the [Ctrl] key down before clicking on them.
Page 119: Object Menu
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Object Menu Web Interface 7.6 7.6 Object Menu The settings for the tiles can be manipulated from the object menu. This is accessed either • Selecting the object and using the Object menu. • Right-clicking on the object tile to be edited.
Page 120: Edit Object Window
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Object Menu Web Interface 7.6 7.6.1 Edit Object Window The Edit Object menu is used to set up all the attributes of a tile. It can be opened using two methods: • Double-click on the object to edit. •...
Page 121: Edit Object - Type
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Object Menu Web Interface 7.6 7.6.2 Edit Object - Type Figure 89 Edit Object - Type Tab Setting Description Defines object type. Type Choose from None, Video, Audio, Text, Logo, and Clock. Name of the tile, can be up to 40 characters long. Name Size and position of the tile can be altered by entering figures here, and any adjustments will be reflected in the outline of the rectangles...
Page 122: Edit Object - Border
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Object Menu Web Interface 7.6 7.6.3 Edit Object - Border Figure 90 Edit Object - Border Tab. Setting Description number of pixels separating the edge of the video content from the tile Separator border. pixel width of the border.
Page 123: Edit Object - Properties
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Object Menu Web Interface 7.6 Figure 91 Edit Object - Parent Tab. Setting Description For the currently selected tile, select the parent object by name. Name Set the anchor point of the currently selected tile relative to the parent Anchor position object.
Page 124: Edit Object - Properties, Source (Video Or Audio Object)
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Object Menu Web Interface 7.6 7.6.6 Edit Object - Properties, Source (Video or Audio object) This sub-tab only exists within the Properties tab of Video and Audio type tiles. Figure 92 Edit Object - Properties - Sources Sub-Tab. Setting Description For a video tile, this selects the source of the video to display in the...
Page 125 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Object Menu Web Interface 7.6 Duration of display Text box. Enter the number of seconds that a message will be displayed after a change in the format or the resolution occurs. If Display resolution is ticked, then ‘Duration of display’ sets the number of seconds that the message will be displayed after a change in the format or resolution occurs.
Page 126: Edit Object - Properties, Audio (Video Or Audio Object)
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Object Menu Web Interface 7.6 7.6.7 Edit Object - Properties, Audio (Video or Audio object) This sub-tab only exists within the Properties tab of Video and Audio type tiles. It controls the audio meters that can be displayed in each window. There can be up to 4 meters per window, each pair of meters are controlled by separate sub-tabs within this section.
Page 127 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Object Menu Web Interface 7.6 Setting Description The purpose of this function is to allow many audio bars to be set up quickly and it is therefore best suited to cases when you want to display many consecutive channels using the same format.
Page 128 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Object Menu Web Interface 7.6 Setting Description Sets the display of the bar labels to either an enumerated format, or Bar Labels the labels as entered for the respective channels, or off. Rotate text tick box Rotates the label characters to the right by 90 degrees. Sets the color of the bar labels.
Page 129 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Object Menu Web Interface 7.6 Multi-channel Metering: The purpose of the Multi-channel metering function is to allow many audio bars to be set up quickly and it is therefore best suited to cases when you want to display many consecutive channels using the same format.
Page 130 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Object Menu Web Interface 7.6 Example Audio Meter Configuration: Configure four audio meters on a video tile with one meter in each corner as shown below in Figure 94 Audio Meter 1 tab Audio Meter 2 tab Size Controls Position Controls Size Controls...
Page 131 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Object Menu Web Interface 7.6 Audio Meter W and X Position and Size Configuration: Position (vertical slider, C1): 50 and Position (horizontal slider, D1): 5 Size (vertical slider, A1): 90 and Size (horizontal slider, B1): 10 Audio Meter 2 tab settings for meters on the right of the video tile (Meter Y &...
Page 132: Edit Object - Properties, Error (Video Or Audio Object)
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Object Menu Web Interface 7.6 7.6.8 Edit Object - Properties, Error (Video or Audio object) This sub-tab only exists within the Properties tab of Video and Audio type tiles. It determines the behavior of the tile when one of its enabled alarms gets triggered. Figure 95 Edit Object - Properties - Error Sub-Tab Setting Description...
Page 133: Edit Object - Properties, Tally (Video Object)
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Object Menu Web Interface 7.6 7.6.9 Edit Object - Properties, Tally (Video object) This sub-tab only exists in tiles that are of Video type. Figure 96 Edit Object - Properties - Tally Sub-Tab Setting Description Enabled tick box Turns the display of the tally on/off.
Page 134: Edit Object - Properties, Vbi (Video Object)
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Object Menu Web Interface 7.6 7.6.10 Edit Object - Properties, VBI (Video object) This sub-tab only exists in tiles that are of Video type. If VBI data is present on a video input and the video is an SDI source then the data can be displayed on the relevant video tile.
Page 135 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Object Menu Web Interface 7.6 Displays the teletext page or subtitles from the selected Page number Display service tick box in the tile if ticked. Page number text Selects which teletext page is to be viewed. D-VITC/Ancillary timecode: Enables the display of the vertical interval timecode (D-VITC or ATC).
Page 136: Edit Object - Properties, Wss (Video Object)
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Object Menu Web Interface 7.6 7.6.11 Edit Object - Properties, WSS (Video object) This tab only exists in tiles that are of Video type. If VBI data is present on a video input and the video is an SDI source then the WSS/AFD data can be used to control Aspect Ratio.
Page 137: Edit Object - Properties, Sag - Safe Area - (Video Object)
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Object Menu Web Interface 7.6 7.6.12 Edit Object - Properties, SAG - Safe Area - (Video Object) This sub-tab only exists in tiles that are of Video type. Figure 99 Edit Object - Properties - SAG Sub-Tab Setting Description Visible tick box...
Page 138: Edit Object - Properties, Text (Text Object)
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Object Menu Web Interface 7.6 7.6.13 Edit Object - Properties, Text (Text object) This sub-tab only exists in tiles that are of Text type. Figure 100 Edit Object - Properties - Text Sub-Tab Setting Description Enter up to four lines of text and set it to visible or hidden by ticking or Text...
Page 139: Edit Object - Properties, Logo Tab (Logo Object)
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Object Menu Web Interface 7.6 7.6.14 Edit Object - Properties, Logo Tab (Logo object) This tab only exists in tiles that are of Logo type. Figure 101 Edit Object - Properties - Logo Sub-Tab Setting Description Select one of the logo files from the drop down list.
Page 140: Edit Object - Properties, Clock (Clock Object)
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Object Menu Web Interface 7.6 7.6.15 Edit Object - Properties, Clock (Clock object) This sub-tab only exists in tiles that are of Clock type. Figure 102 Edit Object - Properties - Clock Sub-Tab Setting Description Tick for digital clock type, un check for analog type.
Page 141: Edit Object - Properties, Timer (Timer Object)
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Object Menu Web Interface 7.6 7.6.16 Edit Object - Properties, Timer (Timer Object) This sub-tab only exists in tiles that are of Timer type. The Timer properties tab is used to setup a timer to run based on the time of day or controlled by GPIs.
Page 142 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Object Menu Web Interface 7.6 Setting Description Timer Mode radio buttons: used to select which mode the timer works in. Timer Mode • Start at a certain time of day - triggers the timer at the time of day set in the Start at field.
Page 143 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Object Menu Web Interface 7.6 Setting Description Only applicable if Control with GPIs timer mode selected. GPI Setup Enable Pause and Resume GPIs using tick box: • Ticked: the timer is paused and resumed using GPI(s). •...
Page 144 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Object Menu Web Interface 7.6 Setting Description Only available if the Timer Mode is set to Start at a certain time of day at the top of Stop at the Timer tab. Stop at (hh:mm:ss) - sets the time of day the timer will stop at. Where hh = Hours in 24 hour format mm = Minutes...
Page 145 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Object Menu Web Interface 7.6 Example 2: Trigger the timer by a GPI and allow it to be paused and resumed by using individual GPIs. Initially it is to countdown from 00:00:30. • First, three GPIs have to be assigned as timer triggers; one trigger to Reset (Start) the timer, one to Pause it and one to Resume the timer.
Page 146: Edit Object - Umd Tab
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Object Menu Web Interface 7.6 7.6.17 Edit Object - UMD Tab Figure 104 Edit Object - UMD Tab Setting Description Text 1st line tick box Tick the box to make the UMD text for the first line visible. and text box Enter the UMD text to be displayed on the first line.
Page 147: Grid Menu
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Grid Menu Web Interface 7.7 7.7 Grid Menu The grid menu enables the Editor Workspace to be defined by a grid for ease of aligning tiles in a regular arrangement. The Size Object to Grid function in the main toolbar works in conjunction with this feature and automatically sizes the currently selected tile to the cell size of the grid that has been set.
Page 148: Help Menu
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Help Menu Web Interface 7.8 7.8 Help Menu The Help menu provides access to a list of the current status and firmware revisions of all cards and rears detected in the frame (Help > About). There is also access to a real-time log file (Help >...
Page 149: Help > Logging
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Help Menu Web Interface 7.8 7.8.2 Help > Logging This screen provides logging information on the System, the MV-CTL card and MV-VIP4 cards. For example, see Figure 107. A comprehensive log of the activities of the complete chassis is kept. This is accessible via the System tab.
Page 150: Getting Started
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Unpacking Getting Started 8.1 Getting Started Section contents: 8.1 Unpacking page 150 8.2 Checking Internal Cards page 151 8.3 Initial Network Setup page 152 8.4 Initial Unit Connections page 153 8.5 Set up Reference Input Format and Router Outputs page 154 8.6 Set Up Internal Router page 154...
Page 151: Checking Internal Cards
Check that each internal front card is securely pushed into its slot and has not moved or become dislodged in transit. (See Figure 109.) Six internal cards (Vega-32MV) Four internal cards (Vega-16MV) PSU module Figure 109 Front Cards (Front Door Open)
Page 152: Initial Network Setup
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Initial Network Setup Getting Started 8.3 The front panel assembly includes cooling fans for the frame. Important: To maintain adequate cooling, the Vega-MV frame must not be run for more than two minutes with the front panel open. To maintain adequate cooling, the Vega-MV frame must not be run for more than two minutes with the front panel open.
Page 153: Initial Unit Connections
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Initial Unit Connections Getting Started 8.4 Once your browser has loaded the unit’s configuration screen: Select Setup Module from the Module menu. Select the Network tab, enter the correct IP settings. And press the Apply button (see section 7.3.1.8 for further details). The Vega-MV will then close the configuration window and restart with a new IP address.
Page 154: Set Up Reference Input Format And Router Outputs
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Set up Reference Input Format and Router Outputs Getting Started 8.5 8.5 Set up Reference Input Format and Router Outputs Show the unit’s web interface. Go to the Module > SDI I/O Router page. Set the Expected Video Format to ‘Genlock In’.
Page 155: Initial Basic Checks
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Initial Basic Checks Getting Started 8.9 8.9 Initial Basic Checks Check tiles 1 and 2 (HDMI output 1) show video from inputs 1 and 2. Additionally for Vega-32MV, check tiles 17 and 18 (HDMI output 2) show video from inputs 17 and 18. Check that Router outputs 1 and 2 show video inputs 1 and 2 respectively.
Page 156: Connection To Other Equipment
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual RS232/RS422 Serial Port Connection to Other Equipment 9.1 Connection to Other Equipment Section contents: RS232/RS422 Serial Port page 156 Controlling LEDs from a GPI Output page 158 Configuring Vega-MV for TSL UMD Protocol page 159 Example: Setting up GPI input as a Tally page 161 Example: Interfacing with Kahuna 360 or 360 Compact...
Page 157 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual RS232/RS422 Serial Port Connection to Other Equipment 9.1 The mode of operation is set by means of jumpers (CN8, CN9 and CN10) on the MV-NET card. For card location see section 4.5. The pin assignment of the connector is given in section 9.1.1.
Page 158: D-Sub 9 Serial Interface, Rs232/Rs422
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Controlling LEDs from a GPI Output Connection to Other Equipment 9.2 9.1.1 D-sub 9 serial interface, RS232/RS422 The serial connector on the MV-NRP is configured using jumpers on the MV-NET card. See section 9.1 for jumper configuration details. Figure 114 RS232 and RS422 Connector.
Page 159: Configuring Vega-Mv For Tsl Umd Protocol
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Configuring Vega-MV for TSL UMD Protocol Connection to Other Equipment 9.3 9.3 Configuring Vega-MV for TSL UMD Protocol This section describes the procedure for configuring UMDs. The steps repeat some information that is in other sections of this manual. The TSL protocol uses display addressing to select the UMD to update.
Page 160 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Configuring Vega-MV for TSL UMD Protocol Connection to Other Equipment 9.3 Only the first line in the UMD gets updated by the TSL, so make sure it is the one switched on by ticking the “Text 1st line” in the UMD tab of the object properties (see section 7.6.5).
Page 161: Example: Setting Up Gpi Input As A Tally
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Example: Setting up GPI input as a Tally Connection to Other Equipment 9.4 9.4 Example: Setting up GPI input as a Tally In this example the first GPI input on the first rear video card is to be setup as the tally source for Source 2.
Page 162 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Example: Setting up GPI input as a Tally Connection to Other Equipment 9.4 Step 2 - Select the GPI to use as the tally source Go to the module properties (Module > Setup Module menu). Select the GPIs tab, followed by the GPI Inputs sub tab.
Page 163: Example: Interfacing With Kahuna 360 Or 360 Compact
The Vega-MV is connected to the Kahuna 360 mainframe using an RS 422 lead, see Figure See section 9.5.1.1 for cable details Figure 118 Example: Vega-16MV Connected to a Kahuna 360 Using an RS422 Cable Issue 1 Revision 2 Page 163 © 2017 SAM...
Page 164 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Example: Interfacing with Kahuna 360 or 360 Compact Connection to Other Equipment 9.5 9.5.1.1 RS422 Vega-MV to Kahuna 360 Connection Cable Figure 119 RS422 Connector as seen from the rear of the Vega-MV and Kahuna 360 Use a pin to pin RS422 cable, with a DE-9 male connector at each end, to connect the Vega-MV unit to the Kahuna 360.
Page 165: Setup The Kahuna 360 Protocol
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Example: Interfacing with Kahuna 360 or 360 Compact Connection to Other Equipment 9.5 9.5.2 Setup the Kahuna 360 Protocol The Kahuna 360 TSL UMD (output only) protocol is setup in the Engineering Configuration – Protocols menu. Use the Loaded Protocols parameter to select a free slot in the table, then use the Protocol Type parameter to select “Tally &...
Page 166: Kahuna 360 Peripherals Setup
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Example: Interfacing with Kahuna 360 or 360 Compact Connection to Other Equipment 9.5 Once you are happy with the setup, touch the {Activate} button on the Engineering Config - Protocols menu to activate the protocol (Figure 123). Figure 123 Engineering Configuration - Protocols Menu 9.5.3 Kahuna 360 Peripherals Setup The peripherals menu is used to configure the way the Vega-MV unit operates with the...
Page 167: Mv-Net Serial Port Setup
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Example: Interfacing with Kahuna 360 or 360 Compact Connection to Other Equipment 9.5 Setup the BNC Output from the Kahuna 360 mainframe that is connected to each of the Sources on the Vega-MV and set the UMD Address to On. If Display BNC Name is set to Yes the name given to the Physical Output BNC will be displayed.
Page 168 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Example: Interfacing with Kahuna 360 or 360 Compact Connection to Other Equipment 9.5 The IP Address of the Vega-MV is shown on the Boot-up Screen. Use a web browser to connect to the Vega-MV and enter set-up (see section Section 7 “Web Interface”...
Page 169 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Example: Interfacing with Kahuna 360 or 360 Compact Connection to Other Equipment 9.5 Select the Screen tab to set the output screen Resolution and Aspect ratio. Figure 129 Module Properties - Screen Tab Select the Boards tab to check the Sources (inputs) to the Vega-MV. For example to make sure they are SDI/HDMI.
Page 170 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Example: Interfacing with Kahuna 360 or 360 Compact Connection to Other Equipment 9.5 11. From this screen select the Properties tab and then select the Tally tab Settings should be as shown in Figure 131 Figure 131 Edit Object - Properties Tab - Tally Tab 12.
Page 171 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Example: Interfacing with Kahuna 360 or 360 Compact Connection to Other Equipment 9.5 15. Finally, return to the Engineering Config - Protocols menu on the Kahuna 360. 16. Select the “TSL_UMD (Output Only)” entry in the Loaded Protocols list and touch the {Unload} button followed by the {Load} button.
Page 172: Connecting To Nucleus/2460/Nebula/Aurora
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Connecting to Nucleus/2460/Nebula/Aurora Connection to Other Equipment 9.6 9.6 Connecting to Nucleus/2460/Nebula/Aurora The Vega-MV accepts fixed or dynamic UMD (Under Monitor Display) names. The Vega-MV can display dynamic UMD tallies of the source names when it is connected to a Nucleus or Nebula controller.
Page 173: Rs 422 Connection
Stop Bit Flow Control Protocol 38400 None None Snell Router Table 62 Vega-MV Serial Port Settings. 9.6.1.2 Vega-MV Wiring Connections to Nucleus/2460/Nebula/Aurora Controller The cable wiring connections for Nucleus/2460/Nebula/Aurora are shown in Figure 135 • The connections shown in Figure 135 are not pin to pin.
Page 174: Tcp/Ip Network Connection
Data Bits Parity Stop Bit Flow Control Protocol 38400 None None Snell Router Table 64 Nucleus 2450 Serial Port Configuration 9.6.1.4 Nebula Settings • Use the Nebula editor to configure the Nebula RS485-1 or RS485-2 serial port. Protocol Baud Rate...
Page 175: Vega-Mv Settings For Rs 422 And Tcp/Ip Connections
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Connecting to Nucleus/2460/Nebula/Aurora Connection to Other Equipment 9.6 9.6.2.2 Vega-MV Settings • Configure the router controller network details (Setup Module > Protocols Tab > SAM Router Network Tab > New Button) Setting Description Tick this box if there is a main and backup router controller available Dual Controller in the router.
Page 176: Configuring Ip Connections To Sam Router Controllers
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Configuring IP Connections to SAM Router Controllers Connection to Other Equipment 9.7 9.7 Configuring IP Connections to SAM Router Controllers SAM router controllers may interface with the Vega-MV to provide source name and tally information.
Page 177 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Configuring IP Connections to SAM Router Controllers Connection to Other Equipment 9.7 New, Edit and Delete controls Figure 136 SAM Router Network Tab The New, Edit, and Delete buttons in the ‘SAM Router Network’ tab are for setting up SAM router controllers for use with the Vega-MV over IP.
Page 178 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Configuring IP Connections to SAM Router Controllers Connection to Other Equipment 9.7 Item Description Check box. Dual Controller Tick if there is a second, backup router controller in the system. Text box. Name Enter a name for the controller. This will be the name used in the list of all controllers when setting up the router table.
Page 179: Configuring Serial Port Connections To Sam Router Controllers
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Configuring Serial Port Connections to SAM Router Controllers Connection to Other Equipment 9.8 Configuring Serial Port Connections to SAM Router Controllers SAM router controllers may interface with the Vega-MV to provide source name and tally information.
Page 180 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Configuring Serial Port Connections to SAM Router Controllers Connection to Other Equipment Figure 139 Serial Ports Configuration Dialog This has created a SAM controller over a serial port connection for the Vega-MV. Other controllers can be created similarly. Issue 1 Revision 2 Page 180 ©...
Page 181: Configuring Each Multiviewer Input With A Router Controller
Column Item Description Column is not editable. MV Input Input number of the Vega-MV unit. Numbered from 1 to 16 (Vega-16MV) and 1 to 32 (Vega-32MV). Drop-down box. Controller Select the router controller which is controlling the source of this MV Input.
Page 182 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Configuring Each Multiviewer Input with a Router Controller Connection to Other Equipment 9.9 Column Item Description Matrix number of the router controlled by the selected Matrix Number controller. Matrix level of source signal in router. Matrix Level Router destination that is physically connected to the MV Input.
Page 183: Maintenance Tasks
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Maintenance Tasks 10 Maintenance Tasks Section contents: 10.1 Upgrading MV-CTL and MV-NET Firmware page 184 10.2 Uploading Graphics Files page 185 10.3 Multiviewer Layout Files page 186 10.4 Vega-MV Front Panel Opening page 188 10.5 Fitting / Removing Cards and Rear Panels page 190...
Page 184: Upgrading Mv-Ctl And Mv-Net Firmware
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Upgrading MV-CTL and MV-NET Firmware Maintenance Tasks 10.1 10.1 Upgrading MV-CTL and MV-NET Firmware From time to time, firmware updates may be made available. The current firmware version of the Vega-MV unit can be checked in the browser interface Help > About menu, see section 7.8.
Page 185: Uploading Graphics Files
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Uploading Graphics Files Maintenance Tasks 10.2 10.2 Uploading Graphics Files Graphics files may be uploaded to the Vega-MV unit MV-CTL card and assigned as logo tile objects and backgrounds for display. • Graphics files must be in png format. Note: •...
Page 186: Multiviewer Layout Files
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Multiviewer Layout Files Maintenance Tasks 10.3 10.3 Multiviewer Layout Files The Multiviewer layout settings for an MV-CTL card are stored in XML format on the MV-CTL card; it can be backed up and restored to the Multiviewer if required. The layout can also be used on a different MV-CTL multiviewer, if required.
Page 187: Restoring An Xml Layout File To A Multiviewer
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Multiviewer Layout Files Maintenance Tasks 10.3 10.3.2 Restoring an XML Layout file to a Multiviewer Use a client FTP program such as “FileZilla” or “SmartFTP” to open an FTP connection to an MV-CTL output controller card. Enter the IP address of the MV-CTL card in your FTP program.
Page 188: Vega-Mv Front Panel Opening
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Vega-MV Front Panel Opening Maintenance Tasks 10.4 10.4 Vega-MV Front Panel Opening To maintain adequate cooling, the Vega-MV frame must not be run for more than Important: two minutes with the front panel open. The front panel is mounted on an assembly that is fitted with a pair of short side-rails on either side.
Page 189 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Vega-MV Front Panel Opening Maintenance Tasks 10.4 To open the front panel: Pull the two knurled knobs on either side of the front panel. Pull the front panel out approximately 25mm (1 inch) Gently squeeze both side-rails together and remove the front panel, to gain access to the cards.
Page 190: Fitting / Removing Cards And Rear Panels
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Fitting / Removing Cards and Rear Panels Maintenance Tasks 10.5 10.5 Fitting / Removing Cards and Rear Panels A Vega-MV unit is not a modular product; it has defined routing and multiviewer capabilities and is shipped from the factory in a fixed configuration. The fitting and removal of front cards and rear panels is not an operational procedure.
Page 191: Vega-Mv - Removing Cards
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Fitting / Removing Cards and Rear Panels Maintenance Tasks 10.5 10.5.1 Vega-MV - Removing Cards To maintain adequate cooling, the Vega-MV frame must not be run for more than two Important: minutes with the front panel door open. All cards are hot-swappable.
Page 192: Vega-Mv - Fitting Cards
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Fitting / Removing Cards and Rear Panels Maintenance Tasks 10.5 10.5.2 Vega-MV - Fitting Cards To maintain adequate cooling, the Vega-MV frame must not be run for more than two Important: minutes with the front panel door open. All cards are hot-swappable.
Page 193: Replacing A Psu Module
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Replacing a PSU module Maintenance Tasks 10.6 10.6 Replacing a PSU module To maintain adequate cooling, the Vega-MV frame must not be run for more than two Important: minutes with the front panel open. The MV-1000PSU PSU module is fitted in the Vega-MV frame and also in the optional external 24 volt backup power supply (MV-EXTPSU3).
Page 194: Mv-Extpsu3 External Power Supply Shelf
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Front and Rear Views MV-EXTPSU3 External Power Supply Shelf 11.1 11 MV-EXTPSU3 External Power Supply Shelf An optional 1RU external power supply shelf, MV-EXTPSU3, is available to provide redundant / backup power for up to three Vega-MV units. An MV-EXTPSU3 houses up to three independent PSUs (see block diagram in Figure 146) for powering to up to three Vega-MV units.
Page 195: Connectors
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Connectors MV-EXTPSU3 External Power Supply Shelf 11.2 High-power D-type connector IEC Mains inlet AC IN C AC IN A AC IN B DC OUT B DC OUT A DC OUT C Slot A Slot B Slot C Figure 148 MV-EXTPSU3 Unit Rear 11.2 Connectors...
Page 196: Ventilation
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Ventilation MV-EXTPSU3 External Power Supply Shelf 11.3 11.3 Ventilation Air flow front-to-rear Figure 150 MV-EXTPSU3 AIr-Flow 11.4 Internal Modules The unit front may be removed once the two front knurled screw fasteners have been undone. Figure 151 shows the view with the front down.
Page 197: Cabling
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Cabling MV-EXTPSU3 External Power Supply Shelf 11.6 11.6 Cabling The unit may be ordered with one, two or three power supply modules fitted: A DC power cable is supplied with each power supply module. The cables are terminated in high-power D-sub connectors which are polarized to prevent incorrect insertion.
Page 198: Mv-Extpsu3 Installation
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Fuse location MV-EXTPSU3 Installation 12.1 12 MV-EXTPSU3 Installation Installation of Backup Optional Power Supply MV-EXTPSU3: WARNING: Check which external power supply shelf type you have: • MV-EXTPSU3 (new type). • MV-EXTPSU (old type). Note: MV-EXTPSU information (older backup supply unit): For information on the old MV-EXTPSU, please refer to the SAM “MV-Flex 1U and 3U Multiviewers User Manual”...
Page 199: Installation
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Installation MV-EXTPSU3 Installation 12.2 12.2 Installation The installation instructions below are for a MV-EXTPSU3 unit. • Do not rack-mount the 1RU MV-EXTPSU3 unit using only the front rack ears. Use a rack shelf. • If installing equipment immediately above or below the unit it is essential to ensure that the ventilation outlets are not obstructed.
Page 200: Connecting Mv-Extpsu3 To An Vega-Mv Unit
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Connecting MV-EXTPSU3 to an Vega-MV Unit MV-EXTPSU3 Installation 12.3 12.3 Connecting MV-EXTPSU3 to an Vega-MV Unit The MV-EXTPSU3 external power supply is capable of supplying up to 24A DC from each of its fitted MV-1000PSU PSU modules. Each DC output can power only one Vega-MV frame. WARNING: Each MV-EXTPSU3 DC output can provide up 24A DC.
Page 201: Disconnecting Mv-Extpsu3 From A Vega-Mv Router Multiviewer
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Disconnecting MV-EXTPSU3 from a Vega-MV Router Multiviewer MV-EXTPSU3 Installation 12.4 Disconnecting MV-EXTPSU3 from a Vega-MV Router Multiviewer WARNING: Each MV-EXTPSU3 DC output can provide up 24 A DC. There are three power supply module slots in a MV-EXTPSU3. To disconnect a whole MV-EXTPSU3 unit, do the following procedure for each slot.
Page 202: Mv-Extpsu3 Maintenance Tasks
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Removing a Power Supply Module MV-EXTPSU3 Maintenance Tasks 13.1 13 MV-EXTPSU3 Maintenance Tasks MV-EXTPSU3 External Backup Power Supply Frame: Up to three MV-1000PSU power supply modules can be fitted in an MV-EXTPSU3 frame. They are all removed and fitted in the same way. 13.1 Removing a Power Supply Module The procedure to remove an MV-1000PSU module into an MV-EXTPSU3 slot is: Disconnect the MV-EXTPSU3 slot from any Vega-MV unit.
Page 203: Appendix A Hydra Open Protocol
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Introduction Hydra Open Protocol A.1 Appendix A Hydra Open Protocol A.1 Introduction The Vega-MV contains a selection of the commands defined in the Barco Hydra Open Protocol. They have been adapted to control the Vega-MV in as close as possible way as they would control a Hydra, with the aim being to enable existing scripts already used with a Hydra to be utilized.
Page 204: Transactions
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Transactions Hydra Open Protocol A.4 A.4 Transactions A transaction contains a number of commands to be executed by the Vega-MV. It sits inside a PACKET tag and has the following format: <TRANSACTION SERIAL=”serial” MODE=”mode”> …...
Page 205: Commands - Summary
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Commands Hydra Open Protocol A.5 …and the complete response is: <XML> <PACKET MODULE=”MV” VERSION=”1.0”> <TRANSACTIONRESULT SERIAL=”serial” ERROR=”error”> <COMMANDRESULT SERIAL=”serial” ERROR=”error”> … </COMMAND> …more <COMMANDRESULT> and </COMMANDRESULT> tags if more than one command was sent </TRANSACTIONRESULT>...
Page 206: Object Related Commands
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Commands Hydra Open Protocol A.5 A.5.2 Object related commands These commands adjust the settings of objects (tiles). In general, an object is referenced by its username. i.e. In the examples given below, a line such as: <OBJECT ID=”object1”>...
Page 207 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Commands Hydra Open Protocol A.5 A.5.2.3 Adjust Background Adjust the background color a text object Send/Receive Description <COMMAND ID="adjustbackground" SERIAL="example"> <MODULE ID="module1"> Send <OBJECT ID="text1">green</OBJECT> </MODULE> </COMMAND> <COMMANDRESULT SERIAL="example" ERROR="0"> Receive </COMMANDRESULT> Table 78 Adjust Background For each text object, specify the color of the background.
Page 208 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Commands Hydra Open Protocol A.5 A.5.2.5 Hide Text Hide a text object Send/Receive Description <COMMAND ID=”hidetext” SERIAL=”example”> <MODULE ID=”module1”> <OBJECT ID=”text1”>1</OBJECT> Send <OBJECT ID=”text2”>0</OBJECT> </MODULE> </COMMAND> <COMMANDRESULT SERIAL=”example” ERROR=”0”> Receive </COMMANDRESULT> Table 80 Hide Text For each text object stated, use 0 in the character data to make the object visible, 1 to hide it.
Page 209: Source Related Commands
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Commands Hydra Open Protocol A.5 A.5.3 Source related commands Source numbers are 0 based and therefore start a 0. Note: A.5.3.1 Set Source Name Set the UMD text for a source Send/Receive Description <COMMAND ID=”setsourcename” SERIAL=”example”> <MODULE ID=”module1”>...
Page 210 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Commands Hydra Open Protocol A.5 Send/Receive Description <COMMAND ID=”setsourcetally” SERIAL=”example”> <MODULE ID=”module2”> <SOURCE ID=”8”> <TALLY ID=”1”> <STATE>0</STATE> </TALLY> Send <TALLY ID=”2”> <STATE>1</STATE> </TALLY> </SOURCE> </MODULE> </COMMAND> <COMMANDRESULT SERIAL=”example” ERROR=”0”> Receive </COMMANDRESULT> Table 83 Set Source Tally For each source, specify the source number (0 to n), tally number (0 to 2), and tally state (0 or 1).
Page 211 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Commands Hydra Open Protocol A.5 Send/Receive Description <COMMANDRESULT SERIAL=”example” ERROR=”0”> <MODULE ID=”module2”> <SOURCE ID=”9”> <TALLY ID=”0”> <STATE>0</STATE> </TALLY> <TALLY ID=”1”> <STATE>1</STATE> </TALLY> <TALLY ID=”2”> Receive <STATE>0</STATE> </TALLY> </SOURCE> <SOURCE ID=”18”> <TALLY ID=”1”> <STATE>1</STATE> </TALLY> </SOURCE>...
Page 212: Module Related Commands
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Commands Hydra Open Protocol A.5 A.5.4 Module related commands A.5.4.1 Load a layout Load a layout and send it to the screen Send/Receive Description <COMMAND ID=”loadlayoutandupdate” SERIAL=”example”> <MODULE ID=”module1”> <LAYOUT ID=”test”> Send </LAYOUT </MODULE> </COMMAND>...
Page 213 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Commands Hydra Open Protocol A.5 A.5.4.3 Set audio monitor output Set the source of an audio monitor output channel. There are two variations of this command. Variant 1: Set the source of the audio monitor output to an SDI embedded input. Send/Receive Description <COMMAND ID=”setaudiomonitorsource”...
Page 214 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Commands Hydra Open Protocol A.5 A.5.4.4 Set the source of embedded audio outputs on the SDI/HDMI video outputs There are two variations of this command. Variant 1: Set the source of the audio monitor output to an SDI embedded input. Send/Receive Description <COMMAND ID=”setaudioembeddedsource”...
Page 215 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Commands Hydra Open Protocol A.5 A.5.4.5 Enable/Disable HDCP This enables/disables HDCP on HDMI inputs and outputs. Send/Receive Description <COMMAND ID=”sethdcp” SERIAL=”example”> <MODULE ID=”module1”> <STATE>0</STATE> Send </MODULE> </COMMAND> <COMMANDRESULT SERIAL=”example” ERROR=”0”> Receive </COMMANDRESULT> Set the STATE tag's character data to 0 to disable HDCP or 1 to enable it. Issue 1 Revision 2 Page 215 ©...
Page 216: Parameter Values
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Parameter Values Hydra Open Protocol A.6 A.6 Parameter Values Some of the values applied are text values relating to a particular attribute of an object. For example colors are set using color names. The text values available are listed here. A.6.1 Color Values Colors available for setting objects that can have their color attribute set are: Available Color Values...
Page 217: Appendix B Technical Specification
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Physical Technical Specification B.1 Appendix B Technical Specification This chapter provides tabular overviews about the technical details of a Vega-MV Router Multiviewer, the components and their interfaces. The following table contains data relating to the Vega-MV Router Multiviewer. B.1 Physical Physical Specification Mechanical...
Page 218: Inputs
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Inputs Technical Specification B.3 B.3 Inputs Signal Inputs Video MV-VIP4: SDI Video Inputs: 8 video inputs per MV-VIP4 card: SDI Input SD-SDI (SMPTE259M 270Mb): 525/60, 625/60 Standards: HD-SDI (SMPTE292M, 1.5Gbps) 3G-SDI (SMPTE424M Level A Mapping, 3Gbps) 6G-SDI (SMPTE ST-2081 6Gbps): On a pair of 3G inputs.
Page 219: Outputs
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Outputs Technical Specification B.4 B.4 Outputs Router Outputs SDI Video Router 8 video outputs per MV-VIP4 card. Outputs: Video standards supported: See SDI Video Inputs. Table 91 Router Signal Outputs Multiviewer Display Outputs Outputs MV-CTL Card: •...
Page 220: Router Switching Timing
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Router Switching Timing Technical Specification B.5 B.5 Router Switching Timing Video line switching timing according to SMPTE RP168-2009. Video Standard Switching Line SD 50 Hz field rate Line 10 (525 line) SD 59.94 Hz field rate Line 6 (625 line) Line 7...
Page 221: Connections
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Connections Technical Specification B.7 B.7 Connections Front & Rear Panels Front Panel • Power supply and fan failure LED indicators on front panel • 1 x OLED display and rotary control knob • 1 x USB-2 type A port - Not currently used •...
Page 222: Network Defaults
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Network Defaults Technical Specification B.8 B.8 Network Defaults B.8.1 LAN 0 Defaults LAN 0 Default Network Settings 192.168.0.120 IP Address Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Address 192.168.0.1 Gateway Address 0.0.0.0 DNS1 Address 0.0.0.0 DNS2 Address Table 98 LAN 0 Default Network Details B.8.2 LAN 1 Defaults LAN 1 Default...
Page 223: Multiviewer
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Multiviewer Technical Specification B.9 B.9 Multiviewer Alarms Video Inputs Loss of sync, loss of luminance, freeze frame Audio Inputs Loss of embedded or external audio, over-level, out of phase channel pairs Metadata Inputs Loss of VITC (SDI only), loss of V-Chip (composite only), Teletext (analog only), subtitles, video non-sync detection Alarm Indication Visual (in display), GPI, LAN, SNMP traps...
Page 224: Software
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Software Technical Specification B.10 B.10 Software Switching of router outputs and multiviewer inputs is independently controllable. Controlled via: • SAM RollCall Control Panel. • SAM Luna panels Vega-MV Router Multiviewer Software Version 1.1.21 or later Software Table 101 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer Issue 1 Revision 2...
Page 225: Appendix C Mv-Extpsu3 Specification
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Mechanical MV-EXTPSU3 Specification C.1 Appendix C MV-EXTPSU3 Specification This chapter provides tabular overviews about the technical details of a MV-EXTPSU3 Power Supply Shelf. C.1 Mechanical Item Description Rack height Dimensions 445 mm (W) x 500 mm (D) x 45 mm (H) Weight Frame with three power supply modules: 7.75 kg...
Page 226: Appendix D Trouble Shooting
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Problem solving Trouble Shooting D.1 Appendix D Trouble Shooting This appendix contains the following sub-sections: Problem solving page 226 Changing IP Address of an MV-CTL Card (Vega-MV unit CPU) page 228 Java Issues page 229 Other Common Issues and Solutions page 231 Fault Identification and Basic Problem Solving...
Page 227: Front Panel Led Status Display
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Problem solving Trouble Shooting D.1 D.1.1 Front Panel LED Status Display Once the Vega-MV unit has booted the front panel LEDs will display fan and PSU status as described in Table 102. The time taken to complete the boot cycle will depend principally on the number of video cards fitted.
Page 228: Changing Ip Address Of An Mv-Ctl Card (Vega-Mv Unit Cpu)
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Changing IP Address of an MV-CTL Card (Vega-MV unit CPU) Trouble Shooting D.2 D.2 Changing IP Address of an MV-CTL Card (Vega-MV unit CPU) A simple PC utility is available from SAM Customer Support to enable a Vega-MV unit’s MV-CTL IP addresses (LAN 1) to be found and edited, see page 7 for contact details.
Page 229: Java Issues
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Java Issues Trouble Shooting D.3 D.3 Java Issues D.3.1 Java applet: Takes a long time to launch from the browser or Will not launch due to security issues or Will not launch after an update to the latest Java release If the PC running the browser application has recently had a Java update and the Vega-MV web pages no longer run any more in the browser, then please refer to Appendix F for a work-round.
Page 230: Why Does The Java Applet: Report An Error Or Say 'Program Will Not Load' When Launching The Web Interface
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Java Issues Trouble Shooting D.3 On a PC without access to the internet: With Java's default security settings, when an application is launched from a browser it tries to check whether the application's certificate has been revoked. After failing to connect to the internet (about 30 seconds), it asks whether you want to run the application or not, indicating that it was unable to check the certificate.
Page 231: Other Common Issues And Solutions
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Other Common Issues and Solutions Trouble Shooting D.4 D.4 Other Common Issues and Solutions This section lists some common operating issues and their solutions. Initially, check that your Vega-MV has: • Powered up correctly. •...
Page 232: Command Response Issue
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Other Common Issues and Solutions Trouble Shooting D.4 D.4.4 Command Response Issue Unit fails to respond correctly to commands • The following commands in the Module Menu can be used to try and rectify an unresponsive unit: •...
Page 233: Program Will Not Load' Message
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Other Common Issues and Solutions Trouble Shooting D.4 D.4.7 ‘Program Will Not Load’ Message Why does the message ‘Program Will Not Load’ appear when launching the web interface? The web interface use Java. This message is issued by the Java application and is caused by the caching of an incompatible version of the applet.
Page 234: Digital Audio And Analogue Bar Graphs
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Other Common Issues and Solutions Trouble Shooting D.4 D.4.9 Digital Audio and Analogue Bar Graphs Can I use analog bar graphs for digital inputs? Yes. The range colors, break points and level references are set for the scale type and NOT for the source assigned.
Page 235: Fault Identification And Basic Problem Solving
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Fault Identification and Basic Problem Solving Trouble Shooting D.5 D.5 Fault Identification and Basic Problem Solving The Vega-MV products are designed for robust operation in TV studio and OB van production conditions. However, issues can still arise and this sub-section is designed to help identify and solve any problems, when possible resolving them on-site.
Page 236: First Stage - "Other Common Issues And Solutions
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Fault Identification and Basic Problem Solving Trouble Shooting D.5 D.5.3 First Stage - “Other Common Issues and Solutions” The first stage when facing an issue is: • Section D.4 “Other Common Issues and Solutions” on page 231. Review the information in this section which lists some common issues and provides solutions.
Page 237 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Fault Identification and Basic Problem Solving Trouble Shooting D.5 D.5.4.1 Procedure 1 - Checking Status LEDs The first thing to check with any fault scenario is correct power supply operation. This includes: • An adequate mains supply. •...
Page 238 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Fault Identification and Basic Problem Solving Trouble Shooting D.5 State Description All fans working. One or more fan failures detected. FLASH RED (See Note 1 below.) Critical fan failure (i.e. more than 2 fans failed) or Over Temperature.
Page 239 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Fault Identification and Basic Problem Solving Trouble Shooting D.5 D.5.4.2 More Diagnoses Using a known working MV-EXTPSU3 unit: The external power supply frame, MV-EXTPSU3, may power a Vega-MV frame which has a faulty internal PSU or no internal PSU fitted. If a known working MV-EXTPSU3 is used and is connected to a Vega-MV frame, then the P1 LED should be lit Green.
Page 240 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Fault Identification and Basic Problem Solving Trouble Shooting D.5 State Description PSU DC output is OK. DC OK GREEN PSU DC output is less than approximately 18 VDC. (See Note 1.) PSU AC OK. AC OK GREEN Mains AC Supply is not present (Most likely)
Page 241 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Fault Identification and Basic Problem Solving Trouble Shooting D.5 Check chassis fuse is the correct rating. (See 5.5 “Vega-MV Power Supplies and Fuses” on page 55 for fuse types). Replace the chassis fuse if the original is blown or if it is not the correct rating. Steps b) to e) above have checked the mains supply, cable and fuses.
Page 242 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Fault Identification and Basic Problem Solving Trouble Shooting D.5 MV-NET card D5 LED “HOT-SWAP” LED Figure 158 Locating MV-NET card’s D5 LED; 1U chassis: (horizontally-mounted MV-NET card) D5 towards rear left-hand side; 3U chassis: (vertically-mounted card) D5 towards rear bottom. Explanation of diagnosis: Note: If the PSU’s AC OK and DC OK LEDs are both lit,...
Page 243 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Fault Identification and Basic Problem Solving Trouble Shooting D.5 D.5.4.3 Procedure 2 - Front Panel P1 LED is RED or Flashing The first indication of DC power supply problems will be via the front panel P1 LED which operates as follows: •...
Page 244 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Fault Identification and Basic Problem Solving Trouble Shooting D.5 'Low-power' LED (D7, “LO_PWR”). (See “Locating MV-NET card’s D6 and D7 LEDs” in the note below.) Locating MV-NET card’s D6 and D7 LEDs: Note: Look from the front of the chassis, back along the component side of the MV-NET card. LED D6 and D7 will be visible towards the middle of the card, see Figure 159.
Page 245: 3Rd Stage, Fault Identification - Firmware Revisions
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Fault Identification and Basic Problem Solving Trouble Shooting D.5 D.5.5 3rd Stage, Fault Identification - Firmware Revisions Following D.5.4 “2nd Stage, Fault Identification - Power Supplies” on page 236 above, if all power supplies appear to be OK, the two most likely causes of a malfunctioning chassis are: •...
Page 246 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Fault Identification and Basic Problem Solving Trouble Shooting D.5 Firmware Updates and Java Updates: Note: There have been instances of the MV browser interface not working after a new firmware update. This is due to problems with a recent Java update carried out on the browsing PC. (This is especially the case when Java updates are set to be carried out automatically on a PC and so the user can unaware that they have occurred).
Page 247 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Fault Identification and Basic Problem Solving Trouble Shooting D.5 2.2) Click on Save All. A Log file Save window appears, see Figure 162. Enter a file name for the log file. Browse to a directory to save the Log file. Figure 162 Log file Save Window After capturing the About listing (Step 1) and saving the log file (Step 2), the final step involves saving the layout file being used when faults are observed:...
Page 248: Last Stage - Reporting A Fault
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Fault Identification and Basic Problem Solving Trouble Shooting D.5 Step 3. Save the Layout file: 3.1) Go to Layout > Save layout (or Save layout as). Layouts are saved as .XML files and can be accessed by using Windows Explorer or an FTP client, such as FileZilla.
Page 249: Appendix E Audio Input Channel Numbering
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Audio Input Channel Numbering Audio Input Channel Numbering E.1 Appendix E Audio Input Channel Numbering E.1 Audio Input Channel Numbering Audio enters a Vega-MV as embedded audio. Each router video input can carry sixteen embedded channels of audio, 1-16 for video input 1, 17-32 for video input 2 etc.
Page 250: Configuring Audio Metering
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Configuring Audio Metering Audio Input Channel Numbering E.2 E.2 Configuring Audio Metering This section describes configuring audio metering for a Vega-MV Router Multiviewer. To create a layout that only contains the channels that exist (1-32 and 65-96), the fastest method is to edit the tile and use the Multi-channel metering option as shown below.
Page 251 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Configuring Audio Metering Audio Input Channel Numbering E.2 Though you cannot edit actual channel numbers, there is a facility to add custom names to each audio channel. From the Main menu select Module > Audio channel names > External audio channels tab.
Page 252: Appendix F Work-Round For Java Update Issues
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Work-round Work-round for Java Update Issues F.1 Appendix F Work-round for Java Update Issues Every effort is made to ensure compatibility between the Vega-MV web interface and the latest Java release. However, occasionally, a new release of Java can cause problems, for example not being able to browse the Vega-MV web pages.
Page 253 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual Work-round Work-round for Java Update Issues F.1 Figure 166 Previous Java SE Runtime Environment 8u77 versions Click on the Accept License Agreement radio button at the top of the page to accept the license agreement (see Figure 166). And click the link to the right of “Windows x86 Online”...
Page 254: Appendix G User Fault Report
Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual User Fault Report Appendix G User Fault Report This appendix contains a User Fault Report to be used in the case of a fault with a Vega-MV unit. The User Fault Report should be filled in by the user if a fault is observed. The report aims to: Record information about a fault.
Page 255 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual User Fault Report Sheet of 4 Vega-MV User Fault Report Customer: Report No: Date: Time: Product: Serial Number: Fault Severity Level (1 to 5, see below): Fault Severity Level Descriptions Severity 1 – Product is not operational or, if operational, there is serious risk to on-air performance. Severity 2 –...
Page 256 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual User Fault Report Sheet of 4 Hardware serial numbers/ Description Card TYPE: Serial No: OTHER: Please indicate other hardware and/or serial numbers: (if not applicable strike through) Power Supply: Serial No: Power Supply: Serial No: Fan(s): Other: Further Investigation/Fault Diagnosis Instructions...
Page 257 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual User Fault Report Sheet of 4 Remedial Action and Fault Report Customer: Report No: Date: Time: Product: Serial Number: Severity Level: RMA No: Return Unit for repair: Return Component for repair: Remedial Action Required: Replacement Hardware serial numbers/ Description ITEM (PCB, Power Supply etc): Serial No:...
Page 258 Vega-MV Router Multiviewer - User Manual User Fault Report Sheet of 4 Engineering Report: Charges Parts Labour Carriage Total Warranty Repair? Y/N: Charge to Customer? Y/N: Report closed by Service Dept. Date: Closed By: Report closed by customer Date: Closed By: Issue 1 Revision 2 Page 258 ©...
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1 Information and Notices

2 Safety

3 Product Introduction

4 Vega-MV Unit Hardware

5 Vega-MV Installation

6 Front Panel Operation

7 Web Interface

8 Getting Started

9 Connection to Other Equipment

10 Maintenance Tasks

11 MV-EXTPSU3 External Power Supply Shelf

12 MV-EXTPSU3 Installation

13 MV-EXTPSU3 Maintenance Tasks

Appendix A Hydra Open Protocol

Appendix B Technical Specification

Appendix C MV-EXTPSU3 Specification

Appendix D Trouble Shooting

Appendix E Audio Input Channel Numbering

Appendix F Work-Round for Java Update Issues

Appendix G User Fault Report

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