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  • Page 1 A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual...
  • Page 3 Alcorn McBride for any damages resulting from such improper use or sale. Alcorn McBride Inc. reserves the right to make changes to these products, without notice, in order to improve their design or performance.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Parallel Control ..........................18 Parallel Inputs ..........................19 Parallel Outputs ..........................20 Using the Group Control Inputs ...................... 20 Using the Start SMPTE Input......................21 Using the Mute Input........................21 Timecode Control ..........................22 Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page v...
  • Page 6 BINLOOP CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE ....................43 Introduction to the Binloop Software ....................43 Requirements............................. 43 Installing the Binloop Software ......................43 Connecting your PC to the Binloop ....................44 Connecting with RS-232 Serial....................... 44 Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page vi...
  • Page 7 Connector Summary........................77 Digital Audio (AES/EBU)......................... 78 Show Control Port........................... 78 Programmer Port ..........................79 Ethernet ............................79 V-Sync ............................79 SMPTE ............................80 Parallel Control ..........................81 Control Card Jumpers........................82 Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page vii...
  • Page 8 Connecting to the Binloop....................... 91 Modifying the Binloop Configuration ....................92 Downloading the New Configuration ....................95 Note 2: Controlling the Binloop with an Alcorn McBride Show Controller........96 Preparation ............................. 96 Configuring the Binloop ........................97 Programming the Show Controller....................97 Testing the Show Control Script ....................
  • Page 9 Controller Card Firmware Update ....................112 INDEX................................ 113 Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page ix...

  • Page 11: Welcome

    The Getting Started section contains some simple operational examples and explains how to quickly get up and running with the A/V Binloop Uncompressed hardware. Later sections contain more detailed information on programming and operation, including how to integrate your Binloop into a control system and the various hardware configuration options that you’ll need to set...

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    • Installation These instructions assume that you have received your Binloop from Alcorn McBride with the Controller card and the appropriate reproducers already installed. For detailed instructions and information on installing the Binloop see the Installation Guidelines section later in this manual.

  • Page 13: Playing A Test Video

    SSD due to internal firmware and die changes by the drive manufacturer. Drives purchased from Alcorn McBride have been tested and confirmed to work in the A/V Binloop Uncompressed. To help you select a size that suits your needs, be sure to read over Appendix B: SSD Media Capacities.

  • Page 14: Formatting The Ssd

    3. Copy and Paste the Test Clip directory to the flash card. 4. Using the A/V Binloop Uncompressed software, index the drive by selecting the drive letter and clicking the “index” button. 5. Verify that the name of the test clip directory is VID00001.

  • Page 15: Playing Video

    At this point, channel #1 should be outputting video on the rear-panel connectors, and this should be apparent on your display. If it is not, please consult the Troubleshooting Guide for help. Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 5...

  • Page 17: About The Binloop

    About the Binloop What is the Binloop? Put simply, the A/V Binloop Uncompressed is a solid-state multi- channel video player that provides up to 8 separate channels of HD or 2K video, or up to 2 channels of UltraHD (3840x2160) or 4K (4096x2160) resolution.

  • Page 18: The Controller Card

    Binloop cage. For more information about CobraNet, including how to configure and use this feature, refer to the CobraNet section of this manual. The Dante/AVB Card Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 8...
  • Page 19 When this option is installed, two additional RJ-45 Ethernet jacks are located on the back of the Binloop cage. For more information about Dante, including how to configure and use this feature, refer to the Dan te section of this manual. Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 9...

  • Page 20: How The Binloop Works

    The sections that follow will cover the various systems you see in this diagram, so please use it as a visual reference. Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 10...

  • Page 21: Control System

    Control system is their boss. It is responsible for issuing configuration and playback commands to the reproducers, and is capable of doing so with tremendous precision. Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 11...

  • Page 22: A/V Sync System

    Video Format setting of the A/V Sync system must external sync source is match the video format of the Blackburst sync source. If it does not, present. the A/V Sync system will not attempt to lock to the source. Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 12...

  • Page 23: Smpte Interface

    Binloop, or with through the Binloop software. Please read on to learn more about these settings and how they can be used to configure the SMPTE Interface to meet your needs. Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 13...
  • Page 24 SMPTE Interface is first enabled. The timecode then continues to run until the End Time is reached. What happens at this point depends on the next setting; Loop Mode. Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 14...
  • Page 25 If you don’t want to use this feature, Self-Gen mode can be disabled completely so that the timecode within the Binloop always represents the timecode coming in on the SMPTE Input. Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 15...

  • Page 27: Controlling The Binloop

    Binloop’s Show Control port. Once you have done this, read on to the Control Protocols section of this manual to obtain the full list of commands you can send to the Binloop. Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 17...

  • Page 28: Ethernet Control

    3 dry-contact relay outputs and 2 TTL level outputs that indicate the status of the Binloop. All of these signals are available on the DB-37 Parallel Control connector located on the back of the Binloop. Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 18...

  • Page 29: Parallel Inputs

    *These functions are identical to the front-panel control buttons of the Binloop. **GND can be any one of the ground pins on the Binloop’s Parallel Control Connector. This includes pins 16, 17, 18, and 19. Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 19...

  • Page 30: Parallel Outputs

    2 to play and loop file #2. Activating ‘Play Group 4’ will cause all members of group 4 to play and loop file #4. Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 20...

  • Page 31: Using The Start Smpte Input

    The Parallel Control connector also contains an input that can Mute the audio output on all of the Reproducers. When this input is active, all reproducer audio outputs are muted. The audio will remain muted until this input is released. Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 21...

  • Page 32: Timecode Control

    Binloop Configuration Software section of this manual. If you would like to configure the Binloop to automatically play upon power up, please see the Application Notes section of this manual. Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 22...

  • Page 33: Control Protocols

    DBAP5 V1.00 Get Hardware Version Description: This command will return hardware revision and hardware configuration version number. Command: Response: FPGA Vx.xx PCB Rev X Example: Command: Response: FPGA V1.00 PCB Rev B Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 23...

  • Page 34: Get Smpte Firmware Version

    This command will get or set the unit IP address. Parameters: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx represents a standard IPv4 IP address. Get Command: Response: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Example: Command: Response: 192.168.0.254 Set Command: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxxIP Response: Example: Command: 192.168.0.254IP Response: Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 24...

  • Page 35: Get/Set Subnet Mask Number

    This command will get or set the IP address of the network gateway. Parameters: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is a standard IPv4 IP gateway address. Get Command: Response: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Example: Command: Response: 192.168.0.1 Set Command: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxxGW Response: Example: Command: 192.168.0.1GW Response: Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 25...

  • Page 36: Enable Smpte

    Enable SMPTE command. Command: Response: Idle SMPTE Description: This command will pause the SMPTE clock immediately. Comments: When paused, the SMPTE clock can be resumed by sending an Enable SMPTE command. Command: Response: Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 26...

  • Page 37: Get/Set Smpte Time

    This command will get or set the operating mode of the SMPTE module. Parameters: x = mode number: 0 = read 1 = generate 2 = generate with V-sync Get Command: Response: Example: Command: Response: Set Command: Response: Example: Command: Response: Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 27...

  • Page 38: Get/Set Smpte Frame Rate Mode

    This command will get or set the SMPTE preroll time. Parameters: hh = hours mm = minutes ss = seconds ff = frames Get Command: Response: hh:mm:ss.ff Example: Command: Response: 00:01:30.10 Set Command: hh:mm:ss.ffPT Response: Example: Command: 00:01:30.10PT Response: Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 28...

  • Page 39: Get/Set Smpte Start Time

    This command will get or set the SMPTE end time. Parameters: hh = hours mm = minutes ss = seconds ff = frames Get Command: Response: hh:mm:ss.ff Example: Command: Response: 01:00:00.00 Set Command: hh:mm:ss.ffET Response: Example: Command: 01:00:00.00ET Response: Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 29...

  • Page 40: Get/Set Smpte Loop Mode

    Parameters: x = mode number: 0 = SMPTE Disabled on power up 1 = SMPTE Enabled on power up Get Command: Response: Example: Command: Response: Set Command: Response: Example: Command: Response: Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 30...

  • Page 41: Get/Set Smpte Restart Mode

    = mode number: 0 = SMPTE output is active when idle 1 = Mute SMPTE output when idle Get Command: Response: Example: Command: Response: Set Command: Response: Example: Command: Response: Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 31...

  • Page 42: Get/Set Video Format

    0 – Use Reproducer Default Delay (60 Frames) 1-127 – Delay (in frames) Get Command: Response: Set Command: nnnSD Response: Example: Set S-Play Delay to 16 frames: 16SD Set S-Play Delay to the Reproducer Default: Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 32...

  • Page 43: Search Clip

    – 4K Group, F1 or F2 * - Wildcard address for all reproducers Response: Example: Search File 1 on 4K Group #2: 1F2SE Play pre-searched file on 4K Group #2 F2PL Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 33...

  • Page 44: Loop / Resume

    Using a Search command along with a timed Play/Resume command works well for synchronous playback too. Examples: Play File 3 on Reproducer #1: 3R1PL Play File 4 on Group #2: 4G2PL Play File 52 on All Reproducers: 52*PL Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 34...

  • Page 45: Loop Clip

    Examples: Synchronously Play File 2 on Group 1: 2G1SP Synchronously Play File 2 on 4K Group 1: 2F1SP Synchronously Play File 2 on All Reproducers: 2*SP Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 35...

  • Page 46: Synchronously Loop Clip

    – 4K Group, F1 or F2 * - Wildcard address for all reproducers Response: Example: Play File #2 on Reproducer 1: 2R1PL Queue File #3 to play after file #2 finishes: 3R1PN Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 36...

  • Page 47: Loop Next

    – 4K Group, F1 or F2 * - Wildcard address for all reproducers Response: Examples: Stop Reproducer #1: R1RJ Stop Group #2: G2RJ Stop 4K Group #1: F1RJ Stop All Reproducers: Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 37...

  • Page 48: Still Playback

    Rxx – Reproducer address between R1-R8 Gxx – Group address between G1-G13 – 4K Group, F1 or F2 * - Wildcard address for all reproducers Response: Example: Pause Reproducer #1: R1PA Resume Reproducer #1: R1PL Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 38...

  • Page 49: Mute/Unmute Video

    Gxx – Group address between G1-G13 – 4K Group, F1 or F2 * - Wildcard address for all reproducers Response: Example: Mute Audio on Reproducer #1: 0R1AD Unmute Audio on Reproducer #1: 1R1AD Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 39...

  • Page 50: Set Hd Video Format

    Rxx – Reproducer address between R1-R8 Response: REPRO-2KU Vx.xx Example: Request firmware version of Reproducer #1: R1?V Example Responses: Reproducer with V1.00: REPRO-2KU V1.00 Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 40...

  • Page 51: Get Reproducer Status

    Rxx – Reproducer address between R1-R8 Response: xxxxxxxx.xxx Example: Request clip name of Reproducer #1: R1?C Example Responses: Clip number is 128: Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 41...

  • Page 53: Binloop Configuration Software

    Installing the Binloop Software If you have Internet access, we recommend downloading the latest version from the Alcorn McBride website at http://www.alcorn.com. Once you locate the installation file, simply run it on your Windows PC and follow the on-screen instructions.

  • Page 54: Connecting Your Pc To The Binloop

    Binloop over Ethernet using the Binloop’s default settings. Please refer to the Application Notes section if you would like more information on this. Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 44...

  • Page 55: Running Binloop Software

    Binloop window. A window will appear that will allow you to choose your preferred connection method. If you intend to communicate with RS-232, you must select the Serial option and specify the COM port in your PC that is connected with the Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 45...
  • Page 56 Click on the Detect button. If the connection is working properly, the Version box will display the current version of the Binloop’s controller card. If this is not the case, please refer to the Troubleshooting Guide for assistance. Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 46...

  • Page 57: Controlling The Binloop With The Binloop Software

    6. Click on the Play button to start the video. The status LED of reproducer 1 will turn green. 7. Click on the Stop button to stop the video. Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 47...

  • Page 58: Navigating Through The Menus

    Clicking on OK without selecting a file does not initiate any action. Clicking on Cancel closes the window without opening any file or changing any settings. Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 48...
  • Page 59 Binloop application. Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 49...

  • Page 60: Binloop Menu

    Settings…Unit… Reproducer Card Slots The Unit Configuration window permits the user to select the number Many previous generations of of reproducers in the Binloop. The A/V Binloop Uncompressed has 8 Binloop products are supported slots. by the Binloop Software. Control Port Protocol The Control Port Protocol determines the protocol that is used on the Show Control Port.
  • Page 61 This window will change depending on whether you have Preroll Time where SMPTE the SMPTE interface configured to Generate or Read SMPTE. Generation can begin earlier the first time it is started. Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 51...
  • Page 62 SMPTE In connector. Generate SMPTE This button configures the SMPTE interface to Generate timecode. This timecode is used internally to process the timecode triggers, and is also fed to the SMPTE Out connector. Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 52...
  • Page 63 Version – Get Version This allows you to get the current firmware version of the SMPTE interface on your Binloop’s Controller card. Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 53...
  • Page 64 Clicking Play again will start playback over from the beginning. Pause This causes the currently playing file to stop and blank the screen. Clicking Play will cause it to continue playback from where it was paused. Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 54...
  • Page 65 Search You can Search a video file so that when you click Play it will begin playing immediately. Since the A/V Binloop Uncompressed does not support playing video from an offset, the offset value should always be 00:00:00.00.
  • Page 66 Here you can set the IP for the Reproducer. Reproducer Gateway Here you can set the Gateway for the Reproducer. Reproducer Subnet Mask Here you can set the Subnet Mask for the Reproducer. Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 56...
  • Page 67 Detect and after a brief moment each Reproducer will report their current status. A Not Installed message appears if no Reproducer is installed in the slot. Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 57...

  • Page 68: View Menu

    Status Bar at the bottom. Window Menu The Window button is a standard Windows control that allows you to open a New Window for Triggers, Cascade or Tile windows, and Arrange Icons. Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 58...

  • Page 69: Help Menu

    Help Menu The Help sub-menu shows a window containing current revision information. Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 59...

  • Page 70: Timecode Trigger List

    Add, Duplicate, Edit, or Delete triggers. Triggers Window Clicking Add brings up a window that allows you to add a trigger. Time This is the timecode value at which you want the trigger to occur. Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 60...
  • Page 71 Reproducer Group, or All Reproducers. Number This is either the Number of the individual Reproducer or Reproducer Group selected in the Location. This field is disabled when All Reproducers is selected. Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 61...
  • Page 72 The A/V Binloop Uncompressed does not support this type of audio playback, so leave this setting on ‘Stereo or Mono’ at all times. Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 62...

  • Page 73: A Word About Trigger Latency

    Use the Synchronized Play command for playing groups of Reproducers, which must start playback in perfect synchronization (i.e. multi-channel music tracks, video wall presentations, or 4K playback). Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 63...

  • Page 75: Cobranet

    CobraNet; however, feel free to contact Alcorn McBride for additional details. CobraNet uses standard Ethernet packets and network infrastructure (controllers, hubs, repeaters, switches, cabling, etc.). Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 65...

  • Page 76: Reproducer Configuration

    Reproducer Configuration Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 66...

  • Page 77: Cobranet Configuration

    A Note about Downloading the CobraNet configuration – When downloading the CobraNet configuration, please first disconnect the CobraNet interface otherwise the configuration download may timeout and fail. Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 67...
  • Page 78 Bundle Assignments – The bundle number is assigned to the communications channel as well as the audio channels to be carried with in the bundle. Note: Left and right stereo channels are identified as individual channels in a bundle. Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 68...

  • Page 79: Bundle

    Bundle numbers 0-255 are defined as “Multicast” point-to-many channels and bundles 256-65279 are “Unicast” or point-to-point transmissions. For additional information on CobraNet, contact Cirrus Logic support at the link below: http://www.cirrus.com/en/support/cobranet/ Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 69...

  • Page 80: Dante

    IP packets. For complete details please visit www.audinate.com. Dante Controller The Dante interface is configured and controlled with the Dante Controller program. This is a Windows program is accessible through Binloop.exe configuration program. Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 70...

  • Page 81: Primary And Redundant Network

    Network Config tab. On the rear panel of the Binloop the Primary Network RJ45 jack is labeled ‘A’. The Secondary Network RJ45 jack is labeled ‘B”. Primary Redundant Audio Audio Network Network Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 71...

  • Page 83: Hardware Description

    SMPTE synchronization. Mute (Red) - This LED is illuminated when the Mute button on the unit has been pressed. This indicates that the audio outputs of all reproducers are muted. Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 73...

  • Page 84: Control Buttons

    5. Release the buttons and wait for the Binloop to initialize. The first boot after defaults are loaded will take a bit longer than a regular boot sequence. Do not be alarmed. Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 74...

  • Page 85: Display And Menu Wheel

    ‘Exit’ selection and push the menu wheel to return to the status screen. To see a complete map of this menu interface, refer to Appendix D - Wheel Menu Map. Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 75...

  • Page 86: Reproducer Status Led

    2. If the reproducer is playing, pressing this button will cause it to manual for further details on stop playing. clip naming. 3. If the reproducer is in a fault condition (status LED flashing red), pressing this button will clear the fault. Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 76...

  • Page 87: Connectors

    Parallel Control DB37/F Control and I/O AES/EBU & S/PDIF I/O DB37/F x 2 AES/EBU or S/PDIF Digital Audio I/O CobraNet/Dante RJ-45 (2 for Dante) CobraNet/Dante Audio Network Ethernet RJ-45 Ethernet Control Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 77...

  • Page 88: Digital Audio (Aes/Ebu)

    The Show Control serial port is intended for applications where the Binloop is to be controlled remotely via an RS-232 capable control system. This could be an Alcorn McBride show controller, a PC, or practically any device with an RS-232 serial port. Since this interface is designed to be flexible, it supports a variety of different serial protocols.

  • Page 89: Programmer Port

    Binloop. For more details about using external video sync with the Binloop, refer to the A/V Sync System chapter in the About the Binloop section of this manual. Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 79...

  • Page 90: Smpte

    4dBV using the front-panel menu of the Binloop. For backward compatibility with previous Binloop systems, an alternate V-Sync input is also provided on this connector. Signal SMPTEIN + SMPTEIN - VSYNCIN SMPTEOUT- SMPTEOUT+ Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 80...

  • Page 91: Parallel Control

    Idle SMPTE (refresh) Reserved (leave unconnected) Reserved (leave unconnected) Reserved (leave unconnected) High = SMPTE Locked, Low = not locked High = Video Sync locked, Low = no sync detected 35-37 (not used) Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 81...

  • Page 92: Control Card Jumpers

    W1 is the 75 ohm termination jumper for V-sync, and should be installed. JP2, JP3, and JP4 are used to switch the Show Control port between RS232 and RS422 POS 1-2 = RS232 POS 2-3 = RS422 Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 82...

  • Page 93: Media Files

    A/V Binloop Uncompressed. File Types The A/V Binloop Uncompressed stores clips as a sequence of still image files in a directory. These images can be either in the Targa format, or in Alcorn McBride’s AMT file format. Use the free file conversion function of Alcorn McBride’s MediaFlow...

  • Page 94: File Naming

    File Naming Clip Naming Each clip on the A/V Binloop Uncompressed is stored in its own directory on the SSD and referenced by a clip number. That clip number is taken from the last characters of the directory name. For instance, an SSD loaded with three clips could have the...
  • Page 95 30 seconds. Frame file numbers within a directory should start at 0 and be consecutive. The following screenshot shows an example of the first few files in a clip directory: Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 85...

  • Page 96: Installation Guidelines

    Unlike consumer-grade SSD’s, these data-center class SSD’s run special firmware designed for the demanding 24/7/365 environment that your Binloop is designed for. For this reason, please only use SSD’s supplied by Alcorn McBride, or you will see performance issues. Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual...

  • Page 97: Removing A Card From The Cage

    WARNING: The following information should only be used when a card (Controller, or Video Reproducer) has failed and must be returned to Alcorn McBride Inc. Removing a card carelessly could result in further damage, which would not be covered under your warranty. PLEASE BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL!!! 1.
  • Page 98 12. Pack the card-in-the-bag in a box, padded to protect against damage. Please be sure to obtain an RMA number from your distributor (if outside USA) or from Alcorn McBride before returning product. Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 88...

  • Page 99: Specifications

    RS-232C at 9600 baud (9th-bit parity) Video Formats: Targa or AMT Image Sequences Resolution: 2Kp (2048x1080),1080p, 720p Frame Rates (fps): 59.94, 50, 47.952, 29.97, 25, 23.976 Digital Output: HDMI, 3G/HD-SDI (SMPTE-292M/SMPTE- 424M) Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 89...

  • Page 100: Audio

    Dropout Tolerance: Configurable (None, Infinite, or 1-8 seconds) Input: Transformer Isolated Input Impedance: 600Ω balanced Output: Balanced 2-10 VPP selectable 0dBV to +4dBV selectable Output Impedance: 10Ω maximum Load Impedance: 10KΩ Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 90...

  • Page 101: Application Notes

    Binloop. If there were no triggers stored in the Binloop, this list will be empty. If you have reached this point without receiving any communication errors, you have successfully established a connection with the Binloop. Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 91...

  • Page 102: Modifying The Binloop Configuration

    Just make sure that the number of reproducer slots is configured for 8, and that the Standard controller card is selected. Once you have verified these settings, click OK to exit this screen. Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 92...
  • Page 103 SMPTE interface will generate. First, set the Preroll Time to 00:59:55.00 and the Start Time to 01:00:00.00. Because we only have one trigger, to loop continuously, SMPTE End Time is not relevant. Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 93...
  • Page 104 Segment is set to 1 (this assumes that you have named your clip as clip #1, as instructed in the Playing a Test Video section). Click on OK to add the trigger to the trigger list. Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 94...

  • Page 105: Downloading The New Configuration

    After it finished initializing, the SMPTE clock will start running. When the clock reaches 01:00:02.00, every reproducer in the Binloop with a video #1 will start playing video and continue to loop this video. Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 95...

  • Page 106: Note 2: Controlling The Binloop With An Alcorn Mcbride Show Controller

    In addition to making A/V products like the Binloop, Alcorn McBride also specializes in making Show Control systems to easily manage applications like these.

  • Page 107: Configuring The Binloop

    Binloop’s configuration. Programming the Show Controller Alcorn McBride Show Controllers are designed to be programmed initially by a PC, and then operate independently of the PC once the programming is complete. We call this program a ‘script’, and it is created and transferred using the WinScript Live application mentioned earlier in the application note.
  • Page 108 “V4Pro-AVblUC”. Port Configuration Next, we need to tell WinScript Live that an A/V Binloop Uncompressed is connected to Port 1 of the show controller. Click on Resources! Devices to open up the devices form.
  • Page 109 (i.e. “Preshow main video”, or something like that). Click Finish to and you will have added the A/V Binloop Uncompressed to your list of Devices… Creating a Sequence Next, let’s add a new sequence called PlayClip. Click on the Sequences tab, then double-click on the empty cell just below the cell that contains Default.
  • Page 110 Creating the Input Trigger We have now created a sequence that we will eventually program to start playing a file in the A/V Binloop Uncompressed. Before we get to that part, let’s first configure this sequence to be triggered by pressing Button #1 of the V4Pro.
  • Page 111 Time – This field specifies when to execute the event in relation to the when the sequence is started. We want our Play event to happen Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 101...
  • Page 112 Control! Download Script. The script is then compiled and checked for errors. If no errors are found the screen will look like this. Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 102...

  • Page 113: Testing The Show Control Script

    Maybe you want to trigger playback from a motion sensor wired into the controller? Having a Show Controller in your system provides all kinds of possibilities. Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 103...

  • Page 115: Note 3: Connecting To The Binloop Using Ethernet

    Ethernet crossover cable, like the red one included with the Binloop packaging. This cable allows you to connect the PC directly to the Binloop without the need for a switch or hub. Cross Over Cable Binloop-UC (RED) Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 105...

  • Page 116: Changing The Network Settings Of Your Pc

    6. Enter 255.255.255.0 in the Subnet mask box 7. Enter 192.169.0.1 as the Default gateway 8. Click OK to apply the new IP Address to your PC. 9. Click OK once again to exit the connection properties screen. Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 106...

  • Page 117: Configuring The Network Settings Of The Binloop

    If you believe that these settings may have been altered, you should verify them using the front-panel menu wheel interface of the Binloop. Browse to the Network Setup screen and make sure that all of the settings match these values. Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 107...

  • Page 118: Connecting Over Ethernet With The Binloop Software

    Settings screen. We can now verify the Ethernet connection by uploading the configuration from the Binloop to your PC. To do this, click on the icon or select Binloop! Upload From Binloop… Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 108...
  • Page 119 If you wish, you may click Upload to transfer the Binloop’s configuration to your PC over the Ethernet connection. You can also use all of the features of the Binloop software to change configuration settings, and control the Binloop over Ethernet. Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 109...

  • Page 120: Appendix A - Troubleshooting Guides

    1) No Video Output - no a) Reproducer a) Cycle power on unit. fault indicated. Status microprocessor hung up and/or Mute indicator off or due to “hot-carding” of CF always lit. Reproducer does cards. not respond. Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 110...

  • Page 121: Appendix B - Updating Firmware

    OS.NEW to FACTORY.NEW. This causes the update to occur without the file name changing to OS.SAV after the update is complete. This allows you to update an entire cage of reproducer cards with a single SSD containing the FACTORY.NEW file. Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 111...
  • Page 122 #2. Select the .AMU and click Open. 10. Click on the Update button, and wait for the “All updates finished successfully” message in the log. You have now successfully updated the DBAP5 controller card. Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 112...
  • Page 123 Upload Configuration ........ 58 Menu Wheel ..........75 Mute ........73–74, 82, 91 USB-to-Serial ........44 NTSC ............92 Video Reproducer ........89 PAL ............92 Windows Vista .......... 43 Parallel Control.......... 77 Alcorn McBride A/V Binloop Uncompressed User’s Manual Page 113...

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