Page 1 Maestro Multi-Format Master Control Installation and Service Manual SOFTWARE VERSION 1.5.1 071842302 October 6, 2008...
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Page 3 Maestro Multi-Format Master Control Installation and Service Manual SOFTWARE VERSION 1.5.1 071842302 October 6, 2008...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Maestro/Concerto Frames ........
Page 6 Interfacing to Maestro ........
Page 7 Jupiter Router Service Application ........Maestro Configuration - Maestro Server ....... . .
Page 8 Maestro Applications Files ........
Page 9 Mono Mode............Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 10 Electrical............Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 11 Maestro Configuration ........
Page 12 Contents Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 13: Preface
Section 2 of the manual you are now reading.) The Maestro system can be controlled by the Grass Valley Encore or Jupiter Control System. Configuration information for the control system itself is contained in the control system’s documentation set: Encore Control System Release Notes series, 071 8153 xx.
Page 14 Preface CD 071 8274 xx. Includes Jupiter VM-3000 and Jupiter CM-4000 man- uals. These documents are also available on the Grass Valley web site. See page Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 15: Regulatory Notices
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Grass Valley, Inc. can affect emission compliance and could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Page 16: Canadian Certified Ac Adapter
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may no cause harmful inter- ference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesirable operation. This device Maestro User Manual...
Page 17: Certification
Safety of Information Technology Equipment, including Electrical Busi- ness Equipment (Second edition, 1991). CAN/CSA C22.2, No. 950-93 Safety of Information Technology Equipment, including Electrical Busi- ness Equipment. EN60950 Safety of Information Technology Equipment, including Electrical Busi- ness Equipment. Maestro User Manual...
Page 18 Regulatory Notices Maestro User Manual...
Page 19: Safety Summary
— A personal injury hazard is immediately accessible as you read DANGER the marking. — A personal injury hazard exists but is not immediately acces- WARNING sible as you read the marking. — A hazard to property, product, and other equipment is present. CAUTION Maestro User Manual...
Page 20: Symbols On The Product
— Prior to servicing, remove jewelry such as rings, watches, Remove jewelry and other metallic objects. — Do not touch exposed connections, components or Avoid exposed circuitry circuitry when power is present. Maestro User Manual...
Page 21: Cautions
— To prevent product overheating, provide equip- Provide proper ventilation ment ventilation in accordance with installation instructions. — Static sensitive components are present which Use anti-static procedures may be damaged by electrostatic discharge. Use anti-static procedures, equipment and surfaces during servicing. Maestro User Manual...
Page 22 (SMT) components and applica- tion specific integrated circuits (ASICS). As a result, circuit board repair at the component level is very difficult in the field, if not impossible. For war- ranty compliance, do not troubleshoot systems beyond the board level. Maestro User Manual...
Page 23: Section 1 - System Overview
Section System Overview The Maestro master control switcher is a multi-channel, digital video and audio switching system designed for network and broadcast master control room applications. System Features • Multiple-channel, multiple control panel operation • A/B/C/D Inputs from Encore- or Jupiter-controlled matrix router.
Page 24: Primary On-Air Transitions
• Key inputs can be inserted “upstream” (paired with the background video) or “downstream” (operated independently from background video) • Two independent 8-channel audio overs (Four 16-channel audio overs are available if a Sonata AES-to-MADI converter is used for audio overs). Maestro User Manual...
Page 25 System Features Figure 1. Single-Channel HD Maestro, Encore Controller, Concerto Router Graphics Video and audio sources Generator Key and fill signals Video server Encore-controlled video and audio router Automation computer using Maestro automation protocol A/B video and audio Key/Mix video and audio...
Page 26 Section 1 — System Overview Figure 2. Single-channel HD Maestro, Jupiter CM-4000 Controller, Trinix/Apex Router Studio PHILIP S Graphics Video and audio sources Generator Key and fill signals Video server Jupiter-controlled video and audio router Automation computer using Maestro automation protocol...
Page 27: Major Components
Maestro board must be mounted in the bottom slot. Note The original 7 RU Concerto rack frame is similar to the 8 RU Maestro/Con- certo frame, but due to power and space limitations is not recommended for Maestro systems.
Page 28 Section 1 — System Overview Figure 3. 8 RU Maestro/Concerto Frame with Two Maestro Channels S3 Reset switches and J2 Console ports Front view (duplicate Console ports on rear panel) (door removed) 8 RU (14 in.) Air intake openings Exhaust fans (4)
Page 29 Major Components Figure 4. Maestro Rear Panel, Showing 75- and 110-Ohm Audio Variants 8384_03 Maestro User Manual...
Page 30 Section 1 — System Overview Figure 5. 8 RU Maestro/Concerto Frame Rear Panel 8384_04 Maestro User Manual...
Page 31: Ru M/C Frame
Major Components 4 RU M/C frame One Maestro board max. Maestro board must be mounted in bottom slot (Slot 2) only. Figure 6. 4 RU M/C Frame Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 1 Controller Modules Slot 2 Slot 2 8384_17...
Page 32: Hardware Control Panel
Section 1 — System Overview Hardware Control Panel Maestro hardware control panels are available in two standard versions: the MAE-4X2STD-CP (shown in Figure 7) and the MAE-5X2STD-CP. The MAE-5X2STD-CP provides space for a second MAE-KEY-CP Keyer Control Sub Panel (described below) or other optional sub panels which may be developed in the future.
Page 33: Mae-Aud2-Cp Audio Control Sub Panel
Figure 9. SWLabSD SWLabHD This module is used to select the Maestro channel to be controlled from this panel. Enabling and disabling automation control for a particular channel is also done from this panel. On late-model control panels, the clock/timer displays and associated controls are also included.
Page 34: Mae-Asn-Cp Source Assignment Control Sub Panel
This sub panel is also used to perform the following functions: • Set a user-defined transition rate or timer value • Save and recall background button, keyer and audio mix over source assignments • Recall configured independent transitions Maestro User Manual...
Page 35: Mae-Src-Cp Source Control Sub Panel
• Select wipe effects • Select digital video effects • Create audio or video breakaways • Select any combination of upstream, downstream or DVE transition operations • Perform emergency actions such as fade to silence or fade to black (matte) Maestro User Manual...
Page 36: Mae-Key-Cp Keyer Control Sub Panel
Bank This panel is used to switch the keyers in/out of the video signal and to modify keyer parameters such as clip, gain and opacity. Operation of each of these sub panels is detailed in Section 7. Maestro User Manual...
Page 37: Gui Control Panel
The upper-right area is used to display the Audio Panel or the Keyer and Channel Control Panels. The upper-left corner is used to display the Source Assign Panel, the Application Settings panel or the video overlay option (showing Preset and Program video) and audio metering. Maestro User Manual...
Page 38: Configuration/Deployment Pc
This computer is used for loading software, configuration of the various system components, and system monitoring. Note In some systems, the configuration and /or deployment applications may be supplied on the GUI control panel PC. Specifications For mechanical, environmental, and electrical specifications, refer to Appendix A-Specifications. Maestro User Manual...
Page 39: Section 2 - Installation Planning
Note Due to headroom limitations, a Maestro board cannot be installed in the top slot of the 4RU Concerto frame In this manual, the term “channel” used by itself generally refers to an “on-air” channel, i.e., a video channel and its associated audio channels.
Page 40: Audio Channels And Groups
Control sub panel is used to select the channel to be controlled. Audio Channels and Groups The operation of the audio portion of the Maestro Processor is based upon an "audio group" concept. An audio group is defined as a set of related audio channels that can be presented to a listener simultaneously.
Page 41: Interfacing To Maestro
Table 2 on page 44. When less than the full 16 channels are used on a given Maestro input, the unused channels are simply skipped and left empty. To help in wiring and monitoring the operation of the Sonata AES-to-MADI converter, both the front and rear panels are grouped into 8-pair sections labelled A, B, C, and D.
Page 42 Section 2 — Installation Planning Figure 14. Sonata-to-Maestro Application with Fully-expanded Audio Inputs Audio outputs to other equipment Audio inputs from other equipment Audio router INPUTS OUTPUTS A, B, C, & D background audio sources (1-16 channels each, arranged as 8 AES pairs)
Page 43 Customer Requirements Two MADI inputs are provided on the rear panel of the Maestro chassis, numbered 1 and 2. MADI IN 1 is used for Background signals A, B, C, and D, each supporting 16 audio channels as 8 AES pairs. MADI IN2 is used for Audio Mix Over signals A, B, C, &...
Page 44 Section 2 — Installation Planning Figure 15. Sonata-to-Maestro Application Showing Minimum Audio Inputs Required for DVE Operation Audio outputs to other equipment Audio inputs from other equipment Audio router INPUTS OUTPUTS A, B, & C background audio sources When not in use, AES REF...
Page 45 Customer Requirements Table 1. Sonata-to-Maestro Background Input Mapping Sonata Input Connector Signal Name Maestro Input Input 1 (L&R) Background A Ch 1&2 Input 2 (L&R) Background A Ch 3&4 Input 3 (L&R) Background A Ch 5&6 Input 4 (L&R) Background A Ch 7&8 Input 5 (L&R)
Page 46 Mix Over D Ch 15&16 Audio Output Expansion Sonata converters may also be used to expand the Maestro audio output capabilities. Sonata converters are available to convert MADI to AES. Using the MADI Out connector on the rear panel, up to 16 channels of audio for...
Page 47 Video reference AES Reference Note The Maestro rear panel provides up to eight-channel output for Program, Clean Feed and Metering; however, no dedicated Preset output is provided. Using a Sonata MADI-to-AES converter provides a Preset audio output in addition to the 16-channel expansion of the Program, Clean Feed and Metering outputs.
Page 48 Sonata MADI-to-AES converter with the Maestro product the outputs must be connected according to Table 3. When less than the full 16 channels are used on a given Maestro input, the unused channels are simply skipped and left empty. Table 3. Maestro-to-Sonata Output Mapping Sonata Output Connector...
Page 49: Automation
As a minimum, at least one control panel (GUI or hardware control panel) must be included with each Maestro system. Manual Control via GUI Control Panel...
Page 50: Manual Control Via Hardware Control Panel
Section 2 — Installation Planning Manual Control via Hardware Control Panel Maestro hardware control panels are available in two standard versions: the MAE-4X2STD-CP (shown in Figure 17) and the MAE-5X2STD-CP. Figure 17. MAE-4X2STD-CP Hardware Control Panel The 4X2STD-CP includes the following: •...
Page 51 Customer Requirements Figure 18. Cabinet Cutout Dimensions for MAE-4X2STD-CP Hardware Control Panel. 8384_19 Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 52 Section 2 — Installation Planning Figure 19. Cabinet Cutout Dimensions for MAE-5X2STD-CP Hardware Control Panel 8384_18 Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 53: Router Control
Figure 32 on page 70. Typically, the key and fill signals arrive from a Maestro-controlled router, and the Key Fill Association table is used to configure the Key/Fill pairs. For example, if a character generator fill signal is selected for KF1, the CG’s cut signal will be routed automatically to KC1.
Page 54: Audio Mixers
All four audio mixers may also be utilized by installing a Sonata AES-to- MADI or analog-to-MADI converter. These 1RU converters accept up to 16 channels of audio per mixer and inputs this audio into Maestro via the MADI In connector on the rear panel. The planner should specify one of the...
Page 55: Digital Video Effects
For monitoring purposes, duplicate outputs are provided for the Program, Preview, Clean Feed 1, and Clean Feed 2 video outputs. Audio Maestro supports stereo and 5.1 surround audio monitoring. A system diagram for stereo monitoring is shown on page 75; a diagram for 5.1 sur-...
Page 56: General Purpose Inputs And Outputs (Gpio)
MI-3040 General Purpose/Tally Interface. Source Tally Mode (Stand-alone Tally) In source tally mode, Maestro will identify which of up to 16 specified sources is on air and turn on a tally light located next to that source. The tally light is connected to the rear-panel GPIO connector on the Maestro.
Page 57 Customer Requirements Figure 20. Hardware Connections for Source Tally Mode Transmitter Maestro GPIO Connector Figure 21 wiring detail Encore- or Jupiter-controlled router 16 maximum connections Sources Video and audio Control lines Tally light Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 58 Section 2 — Installation Planning Figure 21. Example of Wiring for Single Port Connection between Maestro and Tally Light Note 1 Connections between Maestro GPIO Connector and current source connectors are bipolar; e.g., GPIO "A" can be connected to either plus or minus source.
Page 59 100 V, 300 mA max. +5 V utility Ground utility connection connection MPK bus Jupiter controller MI-3040 General Purpose/ Tally Interface 40 relays Video and audio "Status In" (40 opto- Jupiter Control lines isolators) Tally light Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 60 Section 2 — Installation Planning Figure 23. Example of Wiring for Single Port Connection between Maestro and MI-3040 Note 1 Connections between Maestro GPIO Connector and MI-3040 "Status In" connectors are bipolar; e.g., GPIO "A" can be connected to either MI 3040 "A"...
Page 61: Maestro Controlled By Or Controlling An External Device
Customer Requirements Maestro Controlled By Or Controlling An External Device The GPIO connector on the Maestro rear panel can be used to receive an “Action: Transition” signal from a controlling external device (Figure 24), or to transmit an “Action: Transition in Progress” signal to a controlled...
Page 62 Connections between Maestro GPIO Connector and controlled external device are bipolar. Note 2 Maximum current through Maestro relay = 250 mA Maximum voltage for relay = 10 V Controlled external device Figure 26. GPO Connections to External Controlled Device (Example 2)
Page 63 Maestro processor may be located in same frame The controlling Maestro would be configured to send a "Transition in Prog- ress” signal (i.e., by closing a GPO port relay) to indicate that the Maestro has initiated a Take.
Page 64: Insertion Of Keys And Audio Overs
Appendix B-Insertion of Keys and Audio Overs via GPI Emergency Alert System Switching In US installations, the GPIO connector on the Maestro rear panel can be connected to an Emergency Alert System (EAS) receiver and configured to switch the EAS video and audio automatically to the Program output when a trigger signal is received.
Page 65: System Protection
A second power supply is available for the Processor frame as an option. Processor Backup Battery Each Maestro Processor rear panel is equipped with a plug-in, rechargeable lithium-ion battery used to back up on-board Synchronous DRAM. The battery is rated for approximately 36 hours or 500 power cycles.
Page 66 24 VDC @ 20 mA REAR PANEL PROCESSOR BOARD ALARM+ 321-5432-00 R567 100K 0603 SOT23_BEC 151-5001-00 MMBT3904 156-6534-01 SOT23_BEC 151-5021-00 PS2702 ALARM_N MMBT2222 ALARM- SO6P4 ALARM_VCC 8384_39 R568 0603 SOT23_BEC 65-040422-012 151-5001-00 DS15 (FRONT EDGE OF PCB) MMBT3904 0805 Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 67 The power supply alarm condition is also indicated by a red LED on the front of the supply. Hardware Control Panel Alarms Each of the Maestro hardware control panel sub panels includes a red LED indicator labeled “ALM”. This LED will be turned on for any of the fol- lowing events: •...
Page 68 Section 2 — Installation Planning The Maestro hardware control panel tub includes a SMPTE-type Alarm BNC that will indicate and alarm for any of the above conditions. In addi- tion, the Alarm BNC will indicate an alarm condition if the Control Panel Server fails to properly initialize or any of its voltages are out of range.
Page 69: Rack Space, Cooling, And Power Requirements
Rack Space, Cooling, and Power Requirements Rack Space, Cooling, and Power Requirements For mechanical, environmental, and electrical specifications, see Appendix A-Specifications. Cabling Requirements Figure 29. Single-channel HD Maestro, Encore Controller, Concerto Router Studio PHILIP S Graphics Video and audio sources...
Page 70 Section 2 — Installation Planning Figure 30. Single-channel HD Maestro, Jupiter Controller, Trinix/Apex Router Studio PHILIP S Graphics Video and audio sources Generator Key and fill signals Video server Jupiter-controlled video and audio router Automation computer using Maestro automation protocol...
Page 71 Cabling Requirements Figure 31. 8 RU Maestro/Concerto Frame with Two Maestro Processors (Channels) page 70 for detail page 71 for detail Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 72 Section 2 — Installation Planning Figure 32. Maestro Rear Panel, Showing 75- and 110-Ohm Audio Variants 8384_10 Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 73 Cabling Requirements Figure 33. 8 RU Maestro/Concerto Frame Rear Panel 8384_04 Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 74 Section 2 — Installation Planning Figure 34. Video, Audio, and Reference Connections 8384_23 Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 75 Cabling Requirements Figure 35. Example of Maestro-Concerto Interconnections (75 ohm AES) 8384_22 Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 76: Dolby E Metadata Connections
Sonata converter, in which case all three Background inputs BKGND C 7/8 (A, B, and C) must connect to the Sonata rather than directly Dolby E to the Maestro rear panel. BKGND C Dolby E Decoder BKGND C 9/10 DP -572...
Page 77 Channel 2 Channel 1 Right front Left front D-to-A converter 1 stereo pair ALARM PGM OUTS CF1 OUTS MTR OUTS MON OUTS BG A IN BG B IN OVER A IN OVER B IN MON IN Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 78 Left rear Right rear converter Stereo power amplifier D-to-A converter 3 stereo pairs ALARM PGM OUTS CF1 OUTS MTR OUTS MON OUTS BG A IN BG B IN OVER A IN OVER B IN MON IN Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 79: Monitor Follow
In the example shown in Figure 40, the operator is controlling eight Maestro channels from a single hardware control panel. During monitor follow operation, the monitor outputs of the channel being controlled are automatically switched to the control room monitors. Other router inputs, such as the off-air return, can be controlled as well.
Page 80: 110 Ohm Aes Audio Cables
Although the 110-ohm 25-pin audio connector can accommodate wiring for up to eight stereo pairs (16 channels), only four stereo pairs (8 channels) are supported by Maestro. Up to 16 channels of audio per input (Background A, Background B, Background C and Background D)are supported by the Sonata AES-to-MADI converter.
Page 81: Control Cables
Most control cables must be built locally. Exceptions include the CAT5 network cables, which are available from third-party suppliers, and certain RS-422 serial control cables, which can be purchased from Grass Valley. 44-pin Control Connectors Pinouts for 44-pin control connectors are shown in Table 7.
Page 82: Gpio Port
Connector pins description - CONN O/M PIN 22-30AWG CRIMP; part number - MC8022D/AA GPIO Port Figure 41. GPIO Port Circuitry. For Pinouts see page From GPIO Maestro rear panel logic connector Maestro logic 2.2 K, 0.1 W Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 83: 9-Pin Control Connectors
Control Cables 9-pin Control Connectors Table 8. Maestro Rear Panel, 9-pin Connector Pinouts Shielded 9-Pin D; Router Machine Console Automation Serial Tally† socket contacts Control* Control† Console TX Serial TX– Serial TX– Serial TX– Serial TX– D-9 Female Console RX...
Page 84: Factory Cables
Router Control port VM-3000 serial port Green T– R– White Black R– T– Ground R– Receive minus DB9P DB9P Receive plus = twisted pair (male) (male) Transmit plus T– Transmit minus JUP-CNTLRTRBTYES-Bus Controller/Tributary Adapter Cable01-041420- Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 85: Gui Panel Server Cabling
2. If the video overlay option is not installed, the equipment shown in slots 3 and 6 will not be present. The cable to the LCD touch screen will be the standard type (not "Y"). Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 86: Configuration/Deployment Pc
In any case, the PC is subject to perfor- mance specifications as stipulated by Grass Valley in the next section. Customer-Supplied PC Specifications (Minimum) A customer-supplied computer can be used as the configuration/deploy- ment PC;...
Page 87: Ip Network Requirements
68, the IP switch used in Maestro installa- tions should be divided into four VLANS (for Encore systems) or three VLANs (for Jupiter systems). For this application, Grass Valley recommends the following 10/100 Layer 3 managed switches: • Hewlett-Packard Procurve 2626 24-port switch, or •...
Page 88: Ordering Information
Top slot: accepts one Concerto board. Table 10. Processor Boards Main Processor Boards (Hardware + Software) MAE-SD Maestro SD Master Control board, with A/B video inputs, 4 AES audio streams (8 chan- Requires Main Board Rear Panel nels), 4 external keyers, S/W license MAE-HD...
Page 89 Designed for recessed table-top mounting. Includes dual power supplies below) Additional Sub Panels (for MAE-5X2STD-CP only) MAE-KEY-CP Maestro Keyer Control Sub Panel Second MAE-KEY-CP provides dedi- cated keyer controls for the upstream and downstream keyer banks if this is desired. (All eight keyers can be con- trolled from a single Keyer Control sub panel;...
Page 90: Pci Panel Server Board (Mae-Gui-Ps)
In this case, a dedicated PCI Panel Server board must be present on the network to service the GUI. If there are multiple GUIs, and they are to control multiple channels independently, then a PCI Panel Server must be ordered for each GUI. Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 91: Section 3 - Hardware Installation
Section Hardware Installation This section is intended for studio engineers who are actually installing a Maestro system. System integrators or others who are developing a system plan should refer to the previous section of this manual. Summary of Installation Procedure The following is a summary of the steps needed for installation of the Maestro Master Control Switcher.
Page 92 342. The Maestro Processor boards can be installed in any order in the 8 RU frame. For the 4 RU frame, the Maestro board must be mounted in the bottom slot (Slot 2) only. The rear-panel battery is installed at the factory and does not require activation by the end-user.
Page 93 1RU Sonata MADI Converter. Audio for background video buses and audio over mixers each require a separate Sonata converter for a total of two Sonata converters per Maestro transmission channel for full 16-channel audio support.
Page 94 The LANs are operated on separate cables and on separate networks (i.e., with different class C network numbers). Note The Maestro “Control LAN” should be connected to Maestro-related equip- ment only. It should not be part of a general-purpose LAN such as an IT net- work.
Page 95 12. (Optional) Install tally connections. For more information, see page 13. Power up the system. a. The Maestro/Concerto frame is powered up by connecting the power cords. b. The hardware control panel is powered up by connecting the power cords.
Page 96 Section 3 — Hardware Installation Figure 44. Maestro Rear Panel, Showing 75- and 110-Ohm Audio Variants 8384_10 Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 97 Summary of Installation Procedure Figure 45. 8 RU Maestro/Concerto Frame Rear Panel 8384_04 Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 98 Section 3 — Hardware Installation Figure 46. Video, Audio, and Reference Connections 8384_23 Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 99 Summary of Installation Procedure Figure 47. Video, Audio, and Reference Connections (Shown with Integrated Concerto Router) 8384_22 Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 100 Channel 2 Channel 1 Right front Left front D-to-A converter 1 stereo pair ALARM PGM OUTS CF1 OUTS MTR OUTS MON OUTS BG A IN BG B IN OVER A IN OVER B IN MON IN Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 101 Left rear Right rear converter Stereo power amplifier D-to-A converter 3 stereo pairs ALARM PGM OUTS CF1 OUTS MTR OUTS MON OUTS BG A IN BG B IN OVER A IN OVER B IN MON IN Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 102 Section 3 — Hardware Installation Figure 50. Control/Facility LAN Connections and Console Connector on Hardware Control Panel Side view Bottom view Reset Status Alarm Config OK Power OK Power Supply 1 Alarm Power Supply 2 Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 103: Tally
Tally The GPIO connector on the Maestro rear panel can be configured to provide an indication as to which Maestro input has been selected for the Program (Air) output. The GPIO connector can be connected, directly or indirectly, to a tally light associated with the input.
Page 104: Installing The Video Overlay Option
Section 3 — Hardware Installation Installing the Video Overlay Option The video overlay option boards may be installed in the Grass Valley sup- plied GUI PC only. If this option was purchased separately from the GUI PC, follow the instructions below to install the video overlay option.
Page 105: Touch Screen Calibration
1. Go to the Windows desktop and launch the TouchWare application. 2. Select CalibrateTouch your finger on the target that appears. 3. Continue touching all targets that appear until calibration is complete. 4. Test the touchsceen calibration. Repeat the above steps if needed. Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 106: Using A Customer-Supplied Pc As A Configuration/Deployment Computer
Valley. See page 1. Connect to LANs as shown on page 2. Install the Grass Valley NetConfig, Maestro Deployment, and Maestro Configuration Editor applications. Refer to release notes provided with software for software installation instructions. Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 107: Section 4 - Software Installation
PC. If using the Jupiter Router Control System, the Jupiter Router Service must be installed on the Jupiter server (if using the Jupiter Router Control System) which should not be the same PC on which the Maestro Configuration Editor and Deployment Control Center applications are installed.
Page 108: Software Upgrade Procedure
Note In some installations, the “deployment PC” will be the same as the GUI PC. Requirements • A period of time when the Maestro system can be taken off-line (exter- nally bypassed). • Windows XP Service Pack 2. • In order to upgrade the Maestro software, the Maestro configuration computer will need access to the installation CD or downloaded instal- lation files.
Page 109: Installing The Maestro Software Package
It is recommended that all default values be used during the installation. 1. Make a copy of the current configuration set: a. Launch the Maestro Configuration Editor by going to “Start > All Programs > Thomson > Maestro Configuration Editor.”...
Page 110 Select Start > Run. A window similar to that shown in Figure 53 should appear. Figure 53. Run Dialog Box c. Enter “E:\MaestroInstall.exe” where E: is the CD Drive. d. Click the button. Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 111 If you enter “Setup.exe” in the Run dialog box instead of ‘MaestroInstall.exe,” the window in Figure 54 appears and the prior Maestro software version must be manually removed through Add/Remove Programs in the Windows Control Panel. If this window appears, click the OK button and return to...
Page 112 Section 4 — Software Installation Figure 56. Maestro Software Package Installation Complete 7. Select Finish Installation of the Maestro Software Package on the PC is now com- plete. Note If the installation fails to complete and you see the error message “Error 1001 -- the specified service already exists,”...
Page 113: Manually Removing The Maestro Jupiter Router Service Software
Software Upgrade Procedure Manually Removing the Maestro Jupiter Router Service Software Perform this procedure only if you see the error message “Error 1001 -- the specified service already exists” referred to in the Note on page 110. 1. Go to “Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Services.”...
Page 114 Section 4 — Software Installation Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 115: Section 5 - Software Configuration
In some systems, the configuration and /or deployment applications may be supplied on the GUI control panel PC. GUI PC If the GUI control panel PC was purchased from Grass Valley, the required software will have been installed at the factory. Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 116: Checking The Gui Control Panel For Proper Lan Settings
Checking the GUI Control Panel for Proper LAN Settings Beginning with Maestro software version 1.4, the “Panel Server IP” address and the "Local IP” address for the Maestro GUI must use control LAN addresses only. In releases prior to 1.4, the GUI application would connect and run over the facility LAN;...
Page 117: Activating And Configuring The Video Overlay Driver
GUI PC If the GUI PC and video overlay option were purchased at the same time from Grass Valley, the video overlay PCI card and driver will have been installed at the factory. If the GUI video overlay option was purchased separately, the video overlay card and driver must be installed by the end user.
Page 118 1600x1200 NTSC or 1600x1200 PAL according to the appropriate video standard. 5. Right click on windows #3 and #4 and set them to SDI input. Video should now appear in the PGM and PST overlay windows in the Maestro GUI. Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 119: Network Configuration
(Encore installation) and Figure 60 (Jupiter instal- lation) for the following discussion. Figure 59. Example of Maestro/Encore System with VLAN Switch Encore-controlled video and audio router A/B/C/D video and audio (Sonata AES-to-MADI Converter may be required for AES audio on more than PGM/PST busses)
Page 120 Section 5 — Software Configuration Figure 60. Example of Maestro/Jupiter system with VLAN switch Jupiter-controlled video and audio router Crosspoint CM-4000 Controller A/B video and audio (Sonata AES-to-MADI Converter may be required for AES audio on more than PGM/PST busses)
Page 121 85.) Note The Maestro facility LAN should not be on the same network as the Encore facility LAN or a general-purpose LAN such as an IT network. The Maestro control LAN should not be on the same network as the Encore control LAN.
Page 122: Network Planning
It is suggested that the MAC address of each LAN port be recorded here for future reference. Note Maestro Processor and control console rear panels typically have a label with a single MAC address, the address being that of the facility LAN (LAN1) port. Table 15. Maestro Facility LAN Address Worksheet...
Page 123: Maestro Control Lan
Note Maestro Processor and control console rear panels typically have a label with a single MAC address, the address being that of the facility LAN (LAN1) port. The address of the control LAN (LAN2) port is that same address incre- mented by one hexadecimal number.
Page 124: Example Of Configuration Process For Hp 2626 Or 2650 Switch
Example of Configuration Process for HP 2626 or 2650 Switch As described on page 85, Grass Valley recommends the HP 2626 or 2650 IP switch for use in Maestro applications. This switch should be divided into five VLANS (for Encore systems) or four VLANs (for Jupiter systems).
Page 125 IP routing (forwarding) must be enabled (see Step 10) to permit the inter- network communication needed for Maestro to communicate properly with a Jupiter or Encore LAN-based control system. 1. Connect a Windows PC serial port to the switch’s Console port using the HP-provided null modem cable.
Page 126 Section 5 — Software Configuration ProCurve Switch 2626# 5. Type “config” <enter> (without the quotes). 6. Configure the first Maestro VLAN (e.g., the Maestro Facility LAN): a. Type “vlan 2” <enter> b. Type “name MaestroFAC” <enter> c. Type “ip address 192.168.0.1 255.255.255.0” <enter>...
Page 127 Network Configuration 11. Set the name of the switch: a. Type “hostname ‘GV Maestro Switch 1’” <enter> b. Type “wr mem” <enter> 12. Check the configuration settings: a. Type “wr t” <enter>. You should see a display similar to the...
Page 128: Setting Network Addresses For Maestro Pcs
Section 5 — Software Configuration Setting Network Addresses for Maestro PCs At Configuration/Deployment PC Note If the PC was purchased as part of the Maestro system, the factory default login for the administrator is with password maestro maestro. factory default username is with no password.
Page 129: Setting Maestro Facility Lan Addresses For Other Maestro Components
1. Starting at a PC with HyperTerminal 6.3 software (or equivalent), connect a straight-through RS-232 serial cable from the PC’s RS-232 port to the Console (9-pin serial) connector of the first Maestro component to be set (e.g., the GUI PCI Panel Server card). In most cases this cable will have a male connector on the PC end and a female connector on the Maestro end.
Page 130 Section 5 — Software Configuration Setting Maestro GUI PCI Panel Server Card “FAC” Port (if present - see page 1. Follow the Preliminary Terminal Setup procedure on page 127. 2. Prepare to press a key on the PC keyboard. Then press the RESET button on the rear of the PCI Panel Server.
Page 131 120. 11. By convention, all other entries on this menu should remain as shown Step 6 above. 12. To complete the boot process, type @ [ENTER] ...in response to the [VxWorks Boot} prompt. Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 132 Section 5 — Software Configuration Setting Maestro Control Panel (if present) Facility LAN Port 1. Follow the Preliminary Terminal Setup procedure on page 127. 2. Prepare to press a key on the PC keyboard. Then press the RESET button on the bottom rear of the hardware control panel. (For the...
Page 133 120. 11. By convention, all other entries on this menu should remain as shown Step 6 above. 12. To complete the boot process, type @ [ENTER] ...in response to the [VxWorks Boot} prompt. Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 134 Section 5 — Software Configuration Setting Maestro Frame Processor Facility LAN (LAN1) Port(s) 1. Follow the Preliminary Terminal Setup procedure on page 127. 2. Prepare to press a key on the PC keyboard. Then press the RESET button S3 on the Frame Processor (this is a small black momentary switch on the front edge of processor board, just left of the 9-pin D connector).
Page 135: Using Grass Valley Netconfig
@ [ENTER] ...in response to the [VxWorks Boot} prompt. Using Grass Valley NetConfig As previously described, the Maestro facility LAN addresses can also be set using the Grass Valley NetConfig application. 1. At the configuration/deployment PC, use the Grass Valley NetConfig application to discover all LAN devices present.
Page 136: Control System Configuration
“IP.” The Name is arbitrary (used only by Encore). The IP address is that of the Maestro Processor facility LAN port. A similar entry is also required in this table for the Maestro Deployment • Maestro does not support duplicate level names; i.e., each level name as originally created using the control system must be unique.
Page 137: Lan Connection (Es Lan Protocol)
Control System Configuration If there is more than one Maestro channel, each must be connected to a separate VM/CM port and be listed on a separate row of the MPK Devices table. LAN Connection (ES LAN Protocol) MPK Devices Table When a LAN connection to Jupiter is used, the Jupiter MPK Devices table must list each Maestro frame processor (i.e., each Maestro channel) as a...
Page 138: Maestro Configuration - Maestro Server
Section 5 — Software Configuration Maestro Configuration - Maestro Server The Maestro Configuration Editor retrieves router level, input names, and output names from the control system (Encore or Jupiter). Therefore the control system should be fully configured, operating, and connected to the Maestro system before proceeding with Maestro configuration.
Page 139: Configuration Editor Guidelines
Maestro Configuration - Maestro Server Note The “Help” pull-down button on the top of the Configuration Editor screen may or may not indicate the software version that is currently active. The Deployment Control Center screen (page 249) should be used to check the active software version.
Page 140: Entry/Edit Within A Table
• In some cases, spaces are not allowed. In tables where this is the case, the editor will not allow them to be entered. When creating a name for a Maestro configuration file, it’s a good prac- tice to use letters and numbers only. If you want to use punctuation or...
Page 141: Saving
Maestro Configuration - Maestro Server Saving • Press to save the changes in memory (they are not saved to disk "Apply" until you select File > Save). If you attempt to close the Configuration File before Applying your changes, a pop up message will appear asking you to confirm or abandon the changes before editing a new file.
Page 142: Sorting
Section 5 — Software Configuration Sorting The Maestro Input table columns can be sorted alphabetically (or numeri- cally) by clicking on the column headings. To sort the column in reverse, click the column heading a second time. Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 143: Configuration Set Naming Rules
Maestro Configuration - Maestro Server Configuration Set Naming Rules When creating a name for a Maestro configuration set, the following rules should be observed: • The following characters are OK: Letters A through Z Numbers 0 through 9 At sign @ Apostrophe ’...
Page 144: 1St Step: Connections
If there are entry errors (such as blank fields) they will be indicated at this time. Notice that when this table is completed, the control system server IP is indicated along the top of the editor screen and the “Connect to Server” Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 145 Maestro Configuration - Maestro Server button is enabled. By selecting “Connect to Server” the editor will retrieve configuration data already entered on the router control system. Continue by selecting another table to edit, or Save the set as built so far by selecting “File >...
Page 146: Rcs Connection
For Jupiter control using a LAN connection - select “ES-Control (LAN).” Other selections: Mock - for factory testing IP Address Encore control - enter the facility LAN (typically EN1) address for the primary Encore SCB. Jupiter control using serial connection - no entry. Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 147 Baud Rate Encore - no entry. Jupiter serial connection - select the baud rate for the Maestro “Router Con- trol” port connection to the VM/CM serial port. The normal rate is “38400.” This must agree with the VM/CM value established during Jupiter config- uration.
Page 148 ES-Control RCS Device Name Encore - no entry. Jupiter - Select the name of the appropriate configuration set to be used with Maestro. The source of these names is the Jupiter MPK Devices table (as described on page 135). If you do not see the names expected on the drop-down list, it may be that the connection to the control system server has not been established.
Page 149: Network Description
Figure 67. Network Description Table (Example) Name In the Name field, create a name for the first board. For example, “Channel 1” for the Processor in the Maestro/Concerto frame. The name can be up to 16 characters, subject to Microsoft Windows file- name rules.
Page 150 This will be the address entered in the table on page 120. Control LAN IP Address Enter a corresponding IP address for use on the control LAN. This will be the address entered in the table on page 121. Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 151: Automation Connection
Compile Current Configuration on page 246. Automation Connection This table is only used when Maestro will be controlled by an automation system sending commands to the Maestro. When Automation Connection is selected, the editor will open a “set panel.”...
Page 152 (page 232). Multiple Channels If additional Maestro channels will be controlled by an automation system, and for some reason the connection protocol will be different from one channel to another, then additional Connection sets must be created. Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 153: 2Nd Step: Defines
Figure 71. Set Panel Figure 72. Category Menu Category Name Create a name for each of the Maestro category buttons. These are the buttons on the Source Assignment sub panel. Examples are “VTR,” “Pro,” “CG,”, “SERV,” “CAM,” etc. The category names can be up to 16 characters, subject to Microsoft Windows filename rules.
Page 154: Level
When this item is selected, the editor will first open a set panel. Dependencies The term “dependencies” refers to the need for Maestro to be able to retrieve configuration data from other Maestro tables or from the router control system (Encore or Jupiter).
Page 155 Maestro Configuration - Maestro Server Examples Embedded For Embedded audio, the audio is contained within the video signal. There- fore there are no entries on the audio rows. See Figure Figure 73. Example of Level Set For Embedded Audio Systems...
Page 156 Section 5 — Software Configuration Encore AES For Encore AES audio systems, AES digital audio pairs may be entered as shown in Figure Figure 74. Example of Level Set For Encore Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 157 Maestro Configuration - Maestro Server Jupiter AES For Jupiter, an AES digital audio channel may be shown as a single level named “A1.” As an example, this level could be selected for the “A1(VENUS_1)” Signal on the table. See Figure Figure 75.
Page 158: 3Rd Step: Audio Sets
AES (discrete) audio. If the Grass Valley Sonata AES-to-MADI converter or the Grass Valley Apex audio router is used with Maestro, up to 16 channels of AES audio per source are supported. With an embedded audio infrastructure, 16 channels of audio per source are supported in Maestro without any additional hard- ware.
Page 159 A mono audio group will reserve two channels in the table, as every audio channel in the Maestro processor is really a pair of channels for I/O pur- poses (AES, embedded, etc). If only one mono audio group is defined, it always uses the first channel of an audio pair.
Page 160 The hardware will automatically revert to normal operation if a normal audio signal is fed to the Maestro Processor. If it is desired to force pass-through, this can be configured by setting the Force Pass-through mode in the Audio Output table to "true."...
Page 161 Force Pass-through to “true” will disable all audio level adjustments even on valid audio signals. This setting is used to force the Maestro Processor to pass all digital audio data without mixing, fading, or any other processing. It is normally used only when it is desired to pass a non-audio signal such as Dolby E or Dolby AC-3 through the Processor.
Page 162: Audio Input
181.) Figure 77. Audio Set - Audio Input Table (Example) Channel The numbers refer to the 16 audio channels handled by the Maestro Pro- cessor. Group Name Create an name for the first audio input group, e.g., “Main Stereo.” These names should resemble the group names previously created for the output table.
Page 163 Previous versions were hard coded in a 1:1 channel mapping. Many different Audio Input tables are allowed; theoretically, every source feeding the Maestro switcher could have a different Audio Input table. It is recommended that a small set of standard audio input tables be created and used for most sources.
Page 164 This is especially useful for embedded sources where the audio and video are locked together. When an external audio router is used, some mapping functions can be done in the router rather than in the Maestro product. Careful planning must be done to determine where the mapping is best done in a given installation.
Page 165 Maestro Configuration - Maestro Server Standard Input Mapping (1:1) The Audio Input table is really a matrix of inputs and outputs representing the 16 input and 16 output channels. Each cell in the table can contain a gain value in dB. A value of "0" means a unity gain value for that input/ output combination.
Page 166 VTR or disk server that have many different programs with different audio channels but is always connected to the Maestro as a stereo pair of channels. For example, it is standard in many facilities to use the left channel only for mono programs.
Page 167 Maestro Configuration - Maestro Server Audio Group Substitution The Audio Input table can be used to pre-configure an audio group substi- tution. In Figure 80 three stereo audio groups are defined. The source may have normal stereo for the main program and the Cantonese output, but the Mandarin channel is not available.
Page 168 Here the original stereo program is down-mixed to a mono version and sent out the Mandarin output. The values of -6 dB are used so that the mono sum will be at unity gain. Figure 81. Stereo to Mono Down Mix Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 169 Maestro Configuration - Maestro Server Figure 82, only the main stereo signal is available, with no surround sound and no Mandarin or Cantonese versions. The table is used to up-mix the stereo to the surround outputs, as well as down-mix the stereo program to both the Mandarin and Cantonese mono outputs.
Page 170: Recommended Audio Mapping Values
Others prefer to always have something in the center or dialog channel. In Figure 85 Figure 86 are shown two other approaches to mono up- mixing. Figure 84. Mono to Center Surround and Stereo Up Mix Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 171 Maestro Configuration - Maestro Server Figure 85 shows the mono source mapped to the left front and right front outputs equally. Figure 85. Mono to Left and Right Front Surround and Stereo Up Mix Figure 86 shows mapping to all three front speakers.
Page 172 The gain values are adjusted lower in this case to present a consistent sound level. Figure 88. Stereo to Left Front, Right Front and Center Surround Up Mix Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 173 Maestro Configuration - Maestro Server Surround Sources • Surround-to-stereo (down-mixing one of two different ways) • Surround-to-surround (1:1 mapping) • Surround-to-mono (complete mono down-mix two different ways) The following examples show two different approaches for down-mixing stereo sources to stereo and mono outputs.
Page 174 In both cases the Low Fre- quency Effects or LFE channel is left out of the down-mix which is recom- mended. Figure 90. Left Only/Right Only Down Mix Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 175: Audio Options
When the Audio Options table is first opened, the editor will open a set panel. Create a name for the Audio Options set, then select “New.” (The set is assigned to a Maestro channel using the Channel Setup table.) See Figure Figure 91.
Page 176 No mode This mode bypasses the sample rate converters full-time providing a full 24- bit-accurate path into the Maestro Processor. This mode can be used for both audio and non-audio signals as long as all signals are synchronous with the reference applied to the Maestro Processor.
Page 177 Maestro Configuration - Maestro Server Note All non-audio signals are required to be synchronous with the reference applied to the Maestro processor as they do not pass through the sample- rate converters. Embedded Audio Options Choices are: • Embed (default) •...
Page 178 Setting this value below -20 dB is not recommended. The preferred monitor reference level is between -12 dB and -20 dB. In a digital system, main- taining maximum signal-to-noise ratio requires that normal listening levels are within 20 dB of digital full scale (dBFS). Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 179 • 5.1 Surround with Mono in L-R This option allows the user to select the type of monitor speakers connected to the Maestro processor. Three different options are provided. The Maestro processor will automatically map the audio group being moni- tored to the monitor speaker configuration.
Page 180 • External Decode Without Metadata • External Decode with Metadata Pass Through This option allows the user to select how the Maestro product will support and process Dolby E type signals. Although several options are shown in this menu, only Pass Through mode is currently supported.
Page 181 This mode was created based upon some customer and press information that this mapping is the default behavior in the industry and what most customers expect from Maestro. However this is contrary to Dolby recom- mendations. The drill-down remapping selections presented to the operator when this...
Page 182 • No This option allows the user to select what happens when a Dolby E type signal routed through Maestro in a pass-through mode is selected on the audio monitor speakers. Dolby E and other non-audio signals sound very loud and harsh (white noise) when heard on speakers. This option causes the Maestro hardware to detect the presence of a non-audio signal which then mutes the audio monitor outputs.
Page 183: 4Th Step: Input/Output Sets
Maestro Configuration - Maestro Server 4th Step: Input/Output Sets Input This table defines which router inputs are available to the Maestro, and specifies the Category/Number button combination that will appear on the Source Assign keypad. When the Audio Options table is first opened, create a name for the set, then select “New.”...
Page 184 • Level set - from Maestro 2nd Step “Level” (page 152) • Category set - from Maestro 2nd Step “Category” (page 151) • Audio Input Configuration set - from Maestro 3rd Step “Audio Input” (page 160) Category Select a category for each input (from page 151).
Page 185 Internal - not presently used Embedded - audio signal carried with video Direct - signal is wired directly to Maestro key cut, key fill or audio mix over inputs MADI - signal is input from a Sonata converter or Apex audio router in...
Page 186: Interconnection
Figure 94. Interconnection Table (Example) Dependencies A Maestro Level set must already exist (page 152). Maestro RCS Interconnection This column shows a software-generated list of all Maestro inputs. This list refers to the connectors on the rear panel. Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 187 (page 152). For each field, select the name of the router output that will be associated with the Maestro input for the row. For Jupiter systems, these names correspond to the output names in the CP Output Set previously assigned to the Maestro system (page 134).
Page 188 Section 5 — Software Configuration Note If a source for key cut, key fill or audio overs is directly connected to a Maestro input (see Source Types on page 183), there should be no Intercon- nection definition for that input.
Page 189: General Purpose Input/Output (Gpio) Definition
General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) Definition GPIO connectors allow external devices to trigger Maestro events (Keyers on/off air, audio overs on/off air, etc.) or for Maestro to trigger external events such as source tally and bus tally. GPIO actions are triggered by contact closures on the GPIO connector on the Maestro rear panel.
Page 190 2.2 K, 0.1 W The “GPIO Definition” table is used to configure the GPIO connector on the rear panel of the Maestro. The GPIO connector presently supports the fol- lowing applications: • Maestro controlled by or controlling an external device, including...
Page 191 Maestro Configuration - Maestro Server Maestro Controlled By Or Controlling An External Device The GPIO connector on the Maestro rear panel can be used to receive an “Action: Transition” signal from a controlling external device (Figure 96), or to transmit an “Action: Transition in Progress” signal to a controlled...
Page 192 Connections between Maestro GPIO Connector and controlled external device are bipolar. Note 2 Maximum current through Maestro relay = 250 mA Maximum voltage for relay = 10 V Controlled external device Figure 98. GPO Connections to External Controlled Device (Example 2)
Page 193 Maestro processor may be located in same frame The controlling Maestro would be configured to send a“Transition in Prog- ress” signal (i.e., by closing a GPO port relay) to indicate that the Maestro has initiated a Take.
Page 194 Maestro Configuration The GPIO Definition table is used to configure the GPIO ports on the rear panel of the Maestro. The table is located in the Input/Output Sets group of the Maestro Configurator (“4th Step”). When the GPIO Definition table is first opened, the editor will open a set panel.
Page 195 GPIO Definition set will now appear in the set panel. The set is assigned to the appropriate Maestro channel (Processor) using the Channel Setup table. Maestro Control of External Device (Action: Transition in Progress) In this application, Maestro can send a Transition in Progress signal to an external device. See Figure 101.
Page 196 When the GPIO Definition table is first opened, the editor will open a set panel. Create a name for the GPIO table, select an Input set, then select “New.” (The table is assigned to a Maestro channel using the Channel Setup table.) See Figure 102.
Page 197 Maestro Configuration - Maestro Server Figure 102. GPIO Definition Table for Source Tally Mode Device Type Select “MaestroGPO.” Identifier The numbers in this column refer to the 16 GPIO ports on the connector. Any port from 1 to 16 can be selected in any order.
Page 198 When the GPIO Definition table is first opened, the editor will open a set panel. Create a name for the GPIO table, then select “New.” See Figure 103. (The table is assigned to a Maestro channel using the Channel Setup table as described on page 232.) Figure 103.
Page 199 Purpose When “Bus Tally” has been selected, these selections refer to the various Maestro input busses. Select the input that is to be associated with the GPIO port being configured. In the example shown, when Maestro input “Bus A” is contributing to the channel output, GPIO port 1 on the rear panel will be activated.
Page 200 As described in the Jupiter manual, each opto-isolator input of the MI- 3040 is associated on this table with the corresponding router output. For example, if Maestro “Bus A” has been associated with GPIO 1 (as shown on page...
Page 201: Monitor Follow
In the example shown in Figure 104, the operator is controlling eight Maestro channels from a single hardware control panel. During monitor follow operation, the monitor outputs of the channel being controlled are automatically switched to the control room monitors.
Page 202 IP Address. Any router input may be switched to any router output. These router inputs do not neces- sarily need to be connected to Maestro outputs although many of them will be Maestro-related as in the examples below.
Page 203 IP address. The RCS Level is selected from a list of all router levels defined in the router control system and made available for use in Maestro. RCS Input...
Page 204 “WXYZ-SD” is under the control of the control panel at IP address 192.168.197.63. PGM, PST and Clean Feed video as well as Audio Monitor are output from the SD Maestro channel. Off-Air Return and SD Network Feeds are not Maestro outputs;...
Page 205 IP address 192.168.197.63. PGM HD, PST HD and Clean Feed HD video as well as three AES audio pairs (for 5.1 surround sound) are output from the HD Maestro channel. Off-Air Return and HD Network Feeds are not Maestro outputs; however they are switched to the monitors whenever the channel “WXYZ-HD”...
Page 206: 5Th Step: Input-Based Sets
The Background Button set is assigned to a channel using the Channel Setup table, as described on page 232. Figure 108. Background Buttons Set (Example) Dependencies Input set Mnemonics (from Step 4 “Input,” page 181). Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 207 Maestro Configuration - Maestro Server Background Button This column shows a software-generated list of Maestro buttons including all eight keyers and all four audio mixers. This list includes all selectable LCD push buttons to which sources can be assigned. Purpose Selections are: •...
Page 208 If such replaced sources were needed later, the operator would have to re- assign them before they could be used. Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 209: Key Fill Association
Maestro Configuration - Maestro Server Key Fill Association Maestro can be configured so that when a graphic source is selected the system will automatically select the appropriate key mode (SELF KEY or external) and, for external mode, route the appropriate cut signal to the associated key cut connector.
Page 210: Automation Input
Select the Mnemonic of the input to be indexed (from page 181). Automation Source Number Enter an index number for the source (1-65535). The automation source number must match the index number assigned to the same source in the automation system. Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 211: Quick Pick
Maestro Configuration - Maestro Server Quick Pick This table is used to assign inputs to the five “Quick Pick” buttons on the control panel. The set is assigned to a channel using the Channel Setup table, as described page 232.
Page 212: 6Th Step: Effects Configuration
Wipe Transition Name Create a name for this wipe transition. As a suggestion, the name should be similar to the wipe transition type selected in the next step. Wipe Transition Type Choices are shown in Figure 113. Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 213 Maestro Configuration - Maestro Server Figure 113. Wipe Transition Types Left to Right Right to Left Left/Right to Middle Middle to Left/Right Top to Bottom Bottom to Top Top/Bottom to Middle Middle to Top/Bottom Upper Left Box to Upper Right Box to...
Page 214 Choices range from 0 to 255. The larger the number, the wider the border. A sample Wipe Transition set with all 20 wipe styles defined is shown in Figure 114. Figure 114. Wipe Transition Set (Example) Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 215: Dve Configuration
Note If the optional DVE mezzanine board is not installed, DVE effects are not avail- able in Maestro. An optional DVE mezzanine board must be installed on each channel (Maestro processor) on which DVE is desirable. Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 216 DVE operation since Apex includes AES to MADI conversion as a standard feature. • If Maestro will use AES audio inputs and the Audio router is not an Apex, an optional 1 RU AES to MADI Converter unit must be used to provide the third background audio source.
Page 217 Maestro Configuration - Maestro Server For DVE installation and operating instructions, please refer to Field Mod- ification Note 075078902, DVE Option. For Sonata installation instructions, please refer to publication 071860901, Sonata Series Planning and Installation Manual. When DVE Configuration is selected, the editor will open a set panel. After naming the table, select “New.”...
Page 218 • Pst<Pgm<Aux - This exit mode rotates the sources on all three busses in the direction indicated by the “>.” This is a cut-only transition. The selected transition rate and type are disabled. Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 219 Maestro Configuration - Maestro Server Figure 118. DVE Active Effect Selections To make any or all of the choices above available once an effect is active, click on the desired effect(s)) (Hold down the key while clicking to CTRL make multiple selections) and click on the “>>” button to move the selec- tions to the “Current Effects”...
Page 220 Keyframe Program Active values of 0, 0, 100, 80. This will create a squeeze window that occupies 100% of the screen width and 80% of the screen height beginning at the upper left corner of the screen. Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 221 Maestro Configuration - Maestro Server Figure 120. DVE Keyframe Program Active Configuration In the drop-down dialog box for Keyframe Program Active, enter the numbers that define the size and position of the squeeze window for the named DVE effect. Other DVE examples shown in...
Page 222 Exit->Aux as the exit mode with the ‘Ticker” effect. See figure Figure 121. Keyframe Program Exit Settings (examples) 0, 0, 0, 0 100, 0, 0, 0 0, 100, 0, 0 100, 100, 0, 0 Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 223 Maestro Configuration - Maestro Server Available Audio Modes When an effect is active, audio from one or both on-air video sources may be selected. The audio mode may be selected before entering the effect or while the effect is active by selecting the Audio Only exit mode. The avail- able audio modes include the following: •...
Page 224: Automation Dve Association
The Automation DVE Association must reference a DVE Configuration set. When creating an Automation DVE Association set, make sure the desired DVE configuration set is selected as shown in Figure 124. Figure 124. Automation DVE Configuration Set Selection Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 225: Transition Configuration
Figure 126. Figure 126. Control Panel Transition Buttons Maestro also includes the ability to create configured transitions in the Maestro Configuration Editor. With configured transitions, full control over the rates and transition styles is separately defined for video and audio signals. It is possible to create transitions in which video and audio begin and end their transitions independently of one another.
Page 226 Section 5 — Software Configuration Independent transitions are configured with two tables in the Maestro Con- figuration Editor - the Transition Configuration table and the Transition Association table. The Transition Configuration table is used to define the video and audio transition parameters for each configured transition.
Page 227 Maestro Configuration - Maestro Server Figure 127. Transition Configuration Table Wipe Transition Sets If one or more wipe transition sets have been defined, a wipe set may be selected for use in video signal transitions. The defined sets are displayed in the drop-down list box under the graphical display area.
Page 228 If CrossFade or Wipe is the selected transition type for a video signal, this field is disabled (greyed out) as it is not applicable. If CrossFade is the selected transition type for an audio signal, this field is disabled (greyed out) as it is not applicable. Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 229 Maestro Configuration - Maestro Server ‘To New’ Delay Duration If Wipe is the selected video type or CrossFade is the selected video or audio type, this is the number of frames of delay after the transition begins before the transition to the new source begins.
Page 230 In this transition, video cuts from the old source to the new source imme- diately upon execution of the transition. The audio cross fades from the old to the new source in 45 frames (1 1/2 seconds in the 60 [59.94] Hz standard). Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 231 Maestro Configuration - Maestro Server Figure 129. Audio Cross Fade - Video Cut Transition In this transition, audio begins to cross fade immediately from the old to the new source upon execution of the transition. The cross fade takes 45 frames to complete (1 1/2 seconds in the 60 [59.94] Hz standards) after which video...
Page 232 Since the audio and video signal transitions are configured independent of one another, there is total flexibility in the transition definitions. Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 233: Transition Associations
Maestro Configuration - Maestro Server Transition Associations After configuring independent transitions, the transitions are assigned a unique identifying number, the transition association number, by which the configured transitions will be recalled from the control panel or acti- vated by automation.
Page 234: 6Th Step: Channel Sets
Section 5 — Software Configuration 6th Step: Channel Sets The term “channel” used here refers to the output of a single Maestro Pro- cessor, i.e., one video channel and up to 16 associated audio channels. Channel Setup Figure 132. Channel Setup Table (Example) Channel Name Create a name for this Processor.
Page 235 236). Channel Processor Select a Processor previously defined in the Network Description table (page 147). Video Standard Enter the desired video standard for the Maestro channel process. Selec- tions are: • 480I_59.94_4x3 • 575I_50_4x3 • 1080I_59.94_16x9 • 1080I_50_16x9 • 720P_59.94_16x9 •...
Page 236 Quick Pick Set Select a Quick Pick set as previously defined (page 209). Wipe Transition Set Select a Wipe Transition set as previously defined (page 210). DVE Set Select a DVE set as previously defined (page 213). Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 237 Maestro Configuration - Maestro Server Automation DVE Association Select an Automation DVE Association set as previously defined (page 222). GPIO Definition Set Select a GPIO Definition set as previously defined (page 187). Transition Association Set Select a Transition Association Set as previously defined (page 231).
Page 238: Channel Delegation
Section 5 — Software Configuration Channel Delegation This table defines the set of Maestro channels (Processors) that will be avail- able on the Channel Control sub panel. The channels are grouped in “banks” of four channels each. For example, a given frame containing four channels could be accessed by pressing “Bank 1,”...
Page 239 Maestro Configuration - Maestro Server Channel Select a Channel Name as previously defined on the Channel Setup table (page 232). This channel name will appear on the LCD button to which the channel is assigned. Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 240: Channel Delegation (Control) Sub Panel
Figure 135. Channel Delegation Sub Panel table (Example) Button Number These numbers correspond to the 16 fixed-legend buttons. Assigned Functionality Choices are: • Channel Bank - Each channel bank consists of four channels, corre- sponding to the four LCD “CHAN” buttons. Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 241 Maestro Configuration - Maestro Server Note Each Channel Bank button will display up to four channel IDs on the LCD but- tons. WIth four or fewer channels, only one channel bank button needs to be assigned. Up to 12 channel bank buttons are available.
Page 242: 7Th Step: General
If there is no hardware control panel, this will be the name of the PCI Panel Server board. Channel Delegation Set Select a previously defined Channel Delegation set (page 236). Channel Delegation Sub Panel Configuration Set Select a previously defined Channel Delegation Sub Panel set (page 238). Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 243: Gui Configuration
GUI PC. If this is done, the GUI becomes a slave to the hardware control panel and exactly mirrors the state of that control panel only. In this case, the GUI PC would be incapable of independently controlling Maestro channels. Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 244: Compiling The Completed Set
After all the configuration tables are created or edited and saved, the con- figuration file must be compiled before it can be downloaded to the Maestro hardware and activated as the running configuration using the Deployment Control Center (as described in the next section of this manual).
Page 245: Configuration Editor Shortcut Icons
Maestro Configuration - Maestro Server Configuration Editor Shortcut Icons The shortcut icons perform the functions described. Create New Configuration Closes any open configuration file, prompts to save changes if there are unsaved changes in the open file (see Figure 139) and creates a new blank configuration.
Page 246 This diagram is shown in Figure 141. Figure 141. Configuration Workflow Diagram Note The configuration table names are links that, when clicked, will either open that table or the dependency/set list if there are multiple tables. Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 247 Maestro Configuration - Maestro Server Validate Current Configuration If there are unsaved changes in the current configuration, the dialog box in Figure 142 opens prompting for a Yes/No response to saving the file. If there are errors in the configuration, the validation report in Figure 143 produced listing all errors.
Page 248: Configuration Files
A successful compile of a configuration set creates an XML file for each Maestro component in the Network Descrip- tion table. These are the files that are deployed to the Maestro hardware with the Deployment Center. Figure 144. Configuration Editor Compile Channel Data Configuration Files When a configuration is saved, an .xml file with the name of the saved file...
Page 249 Maestro Configuration - Maestro Server Figure 145. Saved Configuration Files When a configuration file is compiled, a subdirectory with the same name as the saved configuration is created. This subdirectory contains individual .xml files for each component in the Network Description table as seen in Figure 144.
Page 250: Re-Compiling A Prior Version Configuration File
Section 5 — Software Configuration These are the files that are downloaded and applied to the Maestro compo- nents using the Deployment Control Center application. See Section 6-Deployment Control Center for information on deploying a Maestro configuration. Re-compiling a Prior Version Configuration File...
Page 251 Figure 147. Deployment Control Center Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 252: Section 6 - Deployment Control Center
Deployment Control Center The Deployment Control Center application is used to download and apply software updates, FPGA code updates and configuration files to the Maestro hardware. The hardware that may need these updates are the fol- lowing: • Maestro Processor Boards •...
Page 253: Software Application Files
Note It is highly recommended that a PCI Panel Server card be installed in the Maestro GUI PC if you intend to use the GUI Control Console application for controlling Maestro channel processors. See Section 3 - Hardware for more information.
Page 254: Software Application Box
Section 6 — Deployment Control Center Note The removal of Maestro software does not remove the .tar files created by the installation of that software version. It is possible that several sets of .tar files may be present in the MaestroEmbedded directory. You may want to manu- ally delete the oldest of those files;...
Page 255 For more information, including specific down- load procedures, refer to the release notes supplied with the software. If there is a Maestro board installed in a Maestro/Concerto+ frame that is not defined in the Network Description table for the active configuration, button appears in the lower left corner.
Page 256: Function Buttons
However, some boards may stop at “Loading” before reaching the “Started” state. In this case, the board may need to be manually reset with the reset button on the board or reset through the Deployment Center application. See Board Communication on page 255. Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 257: Log View
The control center always tries to push the board to the “Started” state. If the user wants to manually stop the system, press the “Stop/Unload” button. The board AutoStart flag will be turned off. Press the "Reset Auto- Start” button to reset it. Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 258: Log Options
Service Info Press the button. This will display information useful to Grass Service Info Valley Technical Support in diagnosing issues with a Maestro board. Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 259: Updating The System Configuration And Software
Show Log process. 3. In the Configuration box: a. Verify that the Folder field has the correct path to the Maestro configuration directory. (Default = C:\Thomson) b. In the “File:” drop down field, select the Maestro configuration set to be activated.
Page 260 5. Click the button (lower right corner of menu). Select All Alternatively, each board can be updated independently by clicking on the "Board Name" field or all at the same time by using the "Select All" button. Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 261 Apply Pending button is clicked to activate the “pending” configuration. 7. Verify that the new Configuration and Application versions are “Running” as seen in Figure 152. 8. Proceed to Checking the Boot ROM Versions on page 261. Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 262 Section 6 — Deployment Control Center Figure 152. Maestro Deployment Control Center Software Version Status Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 263: Checking The Boot Rom Versions
Note The procedure documented in this section can only be done after upgrading to v1.5 or higher of the Maestro Software Package and updating the software following the instructions in the prior section. Previous software versions do not support checking the Boot ROM version in the manner described below.
Page 264 If not, go to Step 5. In the Maestro Deployment Control Center window, select the control panel for which you wish to check the Boot ROM version. For a hardware control panel, this will be a CP Panel Server board. For a GUI control panel, this will be a PCI Panel Server board.
Page 265: Updating Fpgas/Cplds
Update and Apply procedure described above. The remaining FPGAs on the Processor are updated using the procedure below. a. In the board Status section of the Maestro Deployment control center, select the Processor to update. b. Right-click on the “Running” FPGA field for this Processor. See Figure 155.
Page 266 A Current version may have a smaller number than the corre- sponding Loaded version. If FPGA/CPLD updates were performed with Maestro software versions 1.500, there will be no available FPGA/CPLD updates with v1.5.1 c. Check the “Select All” box if there are available updates.
Page 267 (“current”) version of gateware is available for those components the menu will indicate the new version number and display a check box. c. Check the “Select All” box. d. Select Update You will be asked to confirm the update. Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 268 An error message may indicate that a module (sub panel) on the hardware control panel “reported an incorrect module ID.” In this case, refer to Field Modification Note 075079500, Maestro Processor Backup Battery, CP Server, and CP FPGA Upgrade.
Page 269: Battery Charging Status
158. Figure 158. Maestro Deployment Control Center Battery Charging Status Display Placing the cursor over the battery status icon for a Maestro component dis- plays hover text which indicates the battery status and battery charger status for that particular component.
Page 270 Section 6 — Deployment Control Center Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 271: Section 7 - Operation
Section Operation This section describes operation of the Maestro Master Control System. Except where noted, the following discussion applies to both the hardware control panel and the GUI control panel. Powering Up the System For power on instructions, see Step 13 on page 93.
Page 272: Touchscreen Calibration
(“MCPanel”) and the Alt+Tab other applications. You can also use the “Windows” key plus to display the taskbar. Touchscreen calibration If the cursor does not track properly on the touchscreen, see page 103. Maestro User Manual...
Page 273: System Buttons (Gui Only)
PS) on page 88 and Control LAN IP Address on page 148. Local IP - Control LAN IP address of the PC associated with the GUI. For more information, refer to the table entry for the “Maestro GUI PC PCI expansion slot LAN card” on page 121.
Page 274: Video Overlay Option (Gui Only)
Selecting a Source on the Program, Preset and Aux (Background) Buses Maestro has three main buses: Program (Air), Preset and Aux (optional). Preset is used to prepare sources to be put on Program. Aux is used to select a second video source for DVE effects if the optional DVE mezzanine board is installed.
Page 275 • Sources can be assigned one at a time to buttons by • Selecting on of the Quick Pick sources and selecting an available (green illumination) button on the Preset bus or by following these steps 1. Press Send 2. Select the desired source (category and number), and Maestro User Manual...
Page 276: Clearing A Source
Upon selecting a destination, the assignment is made and the lamp Send goes out. If a Quick Pick button is selected and no assignment is made within 5 seconds, the key extinguishes and the operation is cancelled. Send Maestro User Manual...
Page 277: Assigning An Audio-Only Source
Other transition types (e.g., V-fade, fade-cut, and cut-fade) remain available. Note In order to be synchronous with the reference input, sources must be timed within +/- 1/2 line of the reference. Maestro User Manual...
Page 278: Transition Setup
3, 0 and 0. Entering 3 only would result in a 3 frame transition. 2. Press the button. Send 3. Press the button. Trans/D The transition rate entered appears in the Rate window above the Take button. Maestro User Manual...
Page 279: Transition Type Selection
The tally status is indicated by the illumination color of the button. These tally colors will change depending upon the transition status and effect status of the control panel. All selected sources will be tallied in one of the following colors: Maestro User Manual...
Page 280: Red
282.The transition duration is automatically displayed in the Rate display above the key. Take Each transition causes all information contained on the Preset bus to be transferred to the Program bus, and vice versa. When a transition occurs, Maestro User Manual...
Page 281: Selecting Transition Effects
If Wipe effects are not defined for the current channel, no Wipe effect selection is possible. Wipe transitions are selected using the buttons in the Effect buttons group shown in Figure 162. Maestro User Manual...
Page 282 To reverse the direction of the wipe name list, press (this button Forward may be labelled on some control panels), then press Wipe Select Wipe again. Effect The wipe names are from the Wipe Transitions table (see page 210). Maestro User Manual...
Page 283 Middle Box to Corners Corners to Middle Box Plus to Corners Corners to Plus Upper Left Diagonal Upper Right Diagonal Lower Left Diagonal Lower Right Diagonal to Lower Right to Lower Left to Upper Right to Upper Left Maestro User Manual...
Page 284: Dve Effects
As DVE effects are selected, a preview of the effects can be seen on the PST monitor. 4. Select the desired second video source on the Aux bus. The video source on the Pgm bus will also be used in the effect unless the entry mode for the selected effect is Pst. Maestro User Manual...
Page 285 • P+A - audio from both sources at full level. Some sample DVE effects are shown below in Figure 166. These are exam- ples only and may not reflect the type of DVE effects available for use by all Maestro operators. Maestro User Manual...
Page 286 This effect style is commonly used to display the credits as one program is ending while simultaneously running a pro- motion for an upcoming program or a commercial spot on the other side of the screen. Maestro User Manual...
Page 287 • Press the DVE button in the Next Transition button group. The light on the button will extinguish indicating that DVE effects are not active for the next tarnation. The buttons will also DVE Effect DVE Audio Mode illuminate in blue to indicate their inactive state. Maestro User Manual...
Page 288: Exiting A Dve Effect
(Aux) with the video selected on the Pst bus. The selected transition type and rate are disabled. • SwapPgmAux - This is a cut-only transition that swaps the background (Aux) and squeeze window (pgm) video. The selected transition rate and type are disabled. Maestro User Manual...
Page 289 If AudioOnly is the selected exit mode, press the button to DVE Audio Mode change the audio mode for the effect. Pressing while in the AudioOnly Take exit mode only changes the audio on air with the effect and not the video effect. Maestro User Manual...
Page 290: Selecting Configured Independent Transitions
Figure 167. Independent Configured Transitions in the Configuration Editor When independent transitions have been defined and assigned a unique transition association number, they may be activated with the Source Assignment sub-panel from the hardware or GUI control panel. Maestro User Manual...
Page 291 1. Press the button. Recall 2. Press the button. The numeric keypad buttons will be Trans/D illuminated. 3. Enter the transition association number of the desired independent transition using the numeric keypad buttons. Maestro User Manual...
Page 292 Automation commands allow the setup of dynamic transitions not already configured. This will result in “CUSTOM” in the Rate display and the blue rate and transition buttons as seen in Figure 170. Figure 170. Rate and Transition Buttons with an Independent or Custom Transition Activated Maestro User Manual...
Page 293: Audio/Video Breakaway
Note Dynamic splits (i.e. user-created splits using control panel buttons) are NOT supported in Maestro due to control panel limitations and the inability to communicate all necessary information to the operator. Furthermore, given the restrictions imposed on systems utilizing embedded audio, multiple source splits would not be possible.
Page 294: Video Breakaway
“as configured” desired source. If a breakaway is desired with the new source, the steps above must be repeated. Maestro User Manual...
Page 295: Audio Breakaway
Aux Monitor Point Amin EMRG BCST Clean Feed Off-Air 0 VU Mix 1 Mix 2 Mix 3 Mix 4 Lf Rf C Lfe Ls Rs Lt Rt Mono Lt-Rt Stereo Home Options Monitor Reset - 3 4 . 1 Maestro User Manual...
Page 296: Audio Breakaway - All Audio Groups From A Single Source
Audio depressed) will result in the de-selection of all breakaways on that bus and the selection of the “as configured” desired source. If a breakaway is desired with the new source, the steps above must be repeated. Maestro User Manual...
Page 297: Audio Breakaway - One Or More Audio Groups From Multiple Sources
Audio Output Group Name and <Status> - screen. Audio output group names come from the Audio Output Set defined in the Maestro Configuration Editor. The first line of text is the audio group name. The second line of text is the group status. The <Status>...
Page 298 Releasing the Source Control button at any time during the Audio Audio Breakaway process will result in all operations to that point in the process being cancelled and the Source Control button illumination Audio will be extinguished. Maestro User Manual...
Page 299 Once the source is selected, its button number and name appear in light blue text under Step 1) Select Breakaway Source. The second step, 2) Select Breakaway Group(s), will now be highlighted in yellow text. Maestro User Manual...
Page 300 In the example in Figure 176, the Main Stereo, Dolby 5.1 and Dolby + 2 groups from the Server 2 source will be broken away and will be switched. The Spanish and French groups will not be switched. Maestro User Manual...
Page 301 Multi-Source Audio Breakaway - Confirm Breakaway Error Screen Figure 177 will appear with Step 3 highlighted in red to indicate the error condition. To correct the error condition, select the correct source as indicated under step 1 in the screen. Maestro User Manual...
Page 302 (without the Video or Audio Source Control button depressed) will result in the de-selection of all breakaways on that bus and the selection of the “as configured” desired source. If a breakaway is desired with the new source, the steps above must be repeated. Maestro User Manual...
Page 303: Audio Controls
This panel is designed using the "audio groups" concept to simplify the handling of multiple audio channels avail- able in the Maestro product (the "audio groups" concept is explained in detail in the software configuration section of the Installation and Service manual).
Page 304: The Home Screen
The home screen is the top level screen and is intended to be used for 95% of all operations. The left side soft buttons select the monitor point in the Maestro signal path. The right side soft buttons select the audio group desired. The soft buttons at the bottom provide level control and other functions that can appear on a home screen corresponding to the audio group selected.
Page 305 The source of the channel names is the Channel Name column of the Audio Output table (see page 156). Note Due to space limitations, these names are likely to be truncated on this dis- play. Maestro User Manual...
Page 306: Audio Monitor Point Cluster
The eight soft buttons on the left side of the VGA display are used to select the monitor point in the Maestro audio processing hardware. The names in the soft buttons are system-generated (fixed). In a sense they can be...
Page 307 When the soft button is selected, the Clean Feed output monitor Clean Feed point is selected. The audio monitor is switched to the program output, as are the meters displayed in the center of the VGA display. Maestro User Manual...
Page 308: Audio Group Selection Cluster
Output table (see page 156).There can be anywhere from 1 to 16 different audio groups in a Maestro system. Only one audio group at a time can be selected. If more than six audio groups are defined, then the bottom-most button provides page switching.
Page 309 Version 1.3 added the ability to automatically detect Dolby E or other non- audio signals in the Maestro Processor. When a Dolby E signal is presented to the Processor, the signal is handled as a stereo pair, but with gain, mixing and other processing functions disabled.
Page 310: Level Controls Cluster
If a Dolby E signal is applied to any of the audio pairs of the a Dolby 5.1 surround group, it will be detected and the Maestro Processor will pass the signal intact on that pair while turning the audio group soft button RED as it does for stereo group types.
Page 311: Status Display
Above the audio meters is a text status display. The first line always shows <Monitor Point> / <Audio Group>. The second line shows the status of the Maestro input source name that is selected on either the Program or Preset buses or the audio mix-over Program or Preset bus. Everything that is con- trolled, monitored, or metered by this panel is a combination of these three things.
Page 312: Mono
Future software releases will expand upon the options and displays in the stereo drill-down screens for stereo audio groups. If a Dolby E or other non-audio type signal is presented to the Maestro Pro- cessor, the level controls as well as the remapping buttons are inhibited.
Page 313 - The surround audio is mixed-down into a Left-only/ Stereo Mixdown Right-only stereo mix and sent to the left front and right front output channels only. All other channels are muted. Maestro User Manual...
Page 314 Some users prefer to have the fuller sound created when all three front speakers reproduce a monophonic signal. This mode maps the 5.1 channels normally, but favors all three front channels of the group when mono type Maestro User Manual...
Page 315: Audio Monitor Controls
Future software releases will expand upon the options and displays in the surround drill-down screens for 5.1 audio groups. If a Dolby E or other non-audio type signal is presented to the Maestro Pro- cessor, the level controls as well as the remapping buttons are inhibited.
Page 316: 5.1 Mode
Processor will map the signals to the speakers as normal stereo or mono sources. If the Maestro is configured with only a stereo pair of monitor speakers, then all 5.1 sources are mixed down to normal stereo. Lt-Rt Mode...
Page 317: Mono Mode
Audio Controls Mono Mode In this mode the Maestro Processor will create a monophonic version of the audio source selected regardless of the original format and present it to either the center speaker or the left and right speakers depending upon the Monitor Speaker Configuration selected.
Page 318: Option Screen
Audio Options table(see PPM Meter Reference Level and VU Meter Reference Level on page 175). Brightness A Brightness control is located in the lower left corner of the VGA display. This control only functions on the hardware control panel. Maestro User Manual...
Page 319: Audio Monitor Source Tally
182, the active source on the Aux bus is currently contributing to the Program content (for example, as part of an on-air DVE effect). On the Source Control panel, the button for that source on the Aux bus would also be tallied with red illumination. Maestro User Manual...
Page 320 Preset content (for example, as part of a DVE effect preset to go on air with the next transition). On the Source Control panel, the button for that source on the Aux bus would also be tallied with yellow illumination. Maestro User Manual...
Page 321 The audio associated with the Aux source will be contributing to the Program content on the next transition as it will become the active PGM source on the next transition; therefore, Aux audio is currently Preset and the button area background color is yellow. Maestro User Manual...
Page 322: Dynamic Channel Mapping
GUI). Static channel maps configured via the Audio Input Set tables in the Maestro Configuration Editor are the default channel maps for their asso- ciated sources. If a predefined mapping between audio input groups and audio output groups does not exist, or, the operator wishes to alter existing static channel mappings, dynamic channel mapping makes that possible.
Page 323 Audio Output Group Name - output group names come from the Audio Output Set defined in the Maestro Configuration Editor. The first line of text is the audio group name. The second line of text is the group status. The <Status> line will be blank unless the named audio group is not defined for the selected source.
Page 324 Turning the knob to the left scrolls the list down. Pressing the button above the knob resets the list to the default position in which the first audio group is aligned with the top right button. Maestro User Manual...
Page 325: Channel Mapping Process
Dynamic channel mapping performed while breakaways are not active (i.e. audio from a single source) will be automatically stored and recalled as part of Source Memory. To return to the Home screen on the Audio Control display, press the Home button. Maestro User Manual...
Page 326: Audio Output Group Substitution
This scenario requires a down mix of the stereo input group to the mono output groups. Given the available audio groups in Maestro (mono, stereo, Dolby 5.1, Dolby 7.1 and Dolby E Pass Through), there is a known set of possible channel mappings and down-mix, up-mix definitions.
Page 327 Monitor Reset - 3 4 . 1 In this scenario, both a down mix to mono and an up mix to multi-channel surround groups would be required. These mappings are built into Maestro and require no configuration. Maestro User Manual...
Page 328: Un-Mapping Channels
Dolby 5.1 <Source> <Status> Dolby + 2 Dolby + 2 <Source> <Status> Amin EMRG BCST Spanish <Status> French <Status> Scroll Default Scroll Lt-Rt Stereo Mono Un-Map Input Mapping Output Home Options Monitor Reset - 3 4 . 1 Maestro User Manual...
Page 329: Keyer Section
Main Stereo input group) have been un-mapped. Keyer Section The Maestro can accept up to four key signal inputs. (Each can have an associated “cut” signal if desired.) The keyers are used to insert video into a Preset source and follow the source when it is transitioned to Program.
Page 330: External/Self Keys
Maestro keyer. (For configuration information, see page 207.) If Maestro has automatically selected external key mode, you can still select Key Cut if desired, but doing so will usually result in an inferior key.
Page 331: Key Source Assignment Memory (Board Setup Save/Recall)
The current key inputs ("CG1," etc.) can be saved as set. The set is given a number from 0 to 99, stored, and recalled when needed. See Save Assign- ment Set (Board Setup Save/Recall) on page 339. Maestro User Manual...
Page 332: Upstream Keyer Operation
Another key source can now be set up, etc. When the last key is on Pro- gram, toggle OFF the Preset key. To remove the last key from Program, perform a transition. Then toggle OFF the Preset key. Maestro User Manual...
Page 333: Adding One Key To Another (No Background Change)
The transition types fade-cut, cut-fade and fade-fade will take the key to black with the background video before re-displaying it on Program To take out the key, de-select the Preset button and perform a transition. Maestro User Manual...
Page 334: Downstream Keyer Operation
If the buttons are both lit, the next transition will Upstream Downstream apply to both upstream and downstream keyers, and will also affect the background. Therefore the key should be used to check the status of all Shift Maestro User Manual...
Page 335 Downstream Keyer Operation keys (upstream and downstream) to determine what will occur when the transition is made. Maestro User Manual...
Page 336: Audio Mixer Operation
Mix labels.) Mix to Clean Feed Maestro provides a clean feed output which is a subset of the elements con- tained in the program output stream. Clean feeds are commonly used to transmit just the main program video and audio content without any keys, transitions, audio overs, etc.
Page 337 LCD button) or an automation-controlled or manual take. To remove an audio mix over from inclusion in the clean feed output, press button above the mix over to be removed. The Mix To Clean Feed Mix To Maestro User Manual...
Page 338: Mix-Over Ratio Selection
Preset bus is monitored, with the mix-over ratio appearing on the left-most position of the level controls along the bottom of the VGA dis- play. The control allows the user to adjust the mix-over ratio while moni- toring the actual mix on the Preset bus. Maestro User Manual...
Page 339: Channel Control Selection
Channel Control Selection Channel Control Selection The Channel Control sub panel is used to select the Maestro channel (Pro- cessor) for control. The term “channel” used here refers to a video channel and its associated audio channels. The buttons on this panel (except the clock/timer controls) are configured using the Channel Delegation and Channel Delegation Control menus (see page 236.
Page 340: Clock/Timer
Alternatively, the clock will use the linear time code (LTC) arriving on the rear-panel GPIO connector. The choice of which time code to use is made during the Maestro Board Update process. Drop-frame time is indicated by a semi-colon between seconds and frames.
Page 341: Save Assignment Set (Board Setup Save/Recall)
Save Assignment Set (Board Setup Save/Recall) Save Assignment Set (Board Setup Save/Recall) Maestro can store up to 100 source assignment sets (board setups) for later recall. This allows rapid re-assignment of sources during the broadcast day. Entire panel setups (...
Page 342 Section 7 — Operation Maestro User Manual...
Page 343: Appendix A - Specifications
Appendix Specifications Mechanical Table 22. Maestro Mechanical Specifications Depth Width Height Weight Rack Units Main frames 4 RU Maestro/Concerto Frame 19 in. / 483 mm 19 in. / 483 mm 7 in. / 178 mm 35 lb. / 16 kg 8 RU Maestro/Concerto+ Frame 20.5 in.
Page 344: Environmental
20.5 inches (521 mm) The Maestro 8 RU frame ventilation system draws cooling air through openings on the left side. Warm air is exhausted through four fans located on the right side. The left and right sides must therefore be keep clear of obstructions.
Page 345: Electrical
Unless specified otherwise, the following specifications apply to a single channel (i.e., one video plus associated audio channels) Table 24. Electrical Specifications Power 8 RU Maestro/Concerto Frame 100-240 V, 10-5 A, 50/60 Hz, auto-sensing 4 RU Maestro/Concerto Frame 100-240 V, 5-2.5 A, 50/60 Hz, auto-sensing...
Page 346 75 ohm (BNC connectors) 110 ohm (25-pin D connectors) Audio Inputs Signal Type 48 kHz AES3. All AES inputs will accept synchronous/asynchronous sig- nals from 30 to 50 kHz sample rate. Dolby E must be synchronous with video reference Maestro Installation Planning Guide...
Page 347 B to the Program, Clean Feed 1, and Monitor outputs. Note: the func- tions of this connector are not yet implemented. EAS switching Via TTL trigger from EAS receiver to Maestro GPIO port. 3-10 VDC, 4.25 mA maximum Linear Time Code Input Balanced, Hi-Z, accessed thru DB-44 “GPIO”...
Page 348: Operating Transitions
Appendix A — Specifications Operating Transitions For a summary of operating transitions, please see Primary On-air Transi- tions on page Maestro Installation Planning Guide...
Page 349: Appendix B - Insertion Of Keys And Audio Overs Via Gpi
Emergency Alert System Switching In USA installations, the GPIO connector on the Maestro rear panel can be connected to an Emergency Alert System (EAS) receiver and configured to switch the EAS video and audio automatically to the Program output when a trigger signal is received.
Page 350: Maestro Configuration
“Input Photocoupler” section of Figure 41 on page 80. Maestro Configuration Maestro Input Table Like all other Maestro sources, the EAS video and audio sources must be entered on the Maestro Input table, where they are assigned a category/ number, a mnemonic, and an audio input configuration.
Page 351: Gpio Definition Table
GPIO Definition Table The “GPIO Definition” table is used to configure the GPIO ports on the rear panel of the Maestro and identify the associated keyer and mixer. The table is located in the Input/Output Sets group of the Maestro Configurator (“4th Step”).
Page 352 Audio Over 3 and 4 (Mix 3 and 4) are only avail- able when a Sonata AES-to-MADI converter is installed. In the example shown, when the trigger level is received, Maestro will switch Keyer 8 and Audio Over 2 (Mix 2) to Program.
Page 353: Background Buttons Table
Emergency Alert System Switching Background Buttons Table The EAS video and audio sources must be assigned to a Maestro keyer and mixer respectively. For automatic EAS operation, these assignments must be permanent. In the example described above, the EAS video is wired to the “Key Fill 4”...
Page 354 Appendix B — Insertion of Keys and Audio Overs via GPI Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 355: Glossary
AC-3 Alta “Dolby Digital (AC-3) is intended for the transmission of audio into the home through Project name for Maestro Master Control digital television broadcast (either high or Switcher. standard definition), DVD, or other media. Dolby Digital can carry anywhere from a sin- Avitech gle channel of audio up to a full 5.1-channel...
Page 356 Digital Video Broadcasting -Asynchronous Serial Interface. delegation The process of restricting control of a specific channel to a particular control panel. Digital signal processor. Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 357 Thomson uses only 5 conductors. (In Jupi- facility LAN ter systems, “ESbus” usually refers to VTR The Maestro “facility LAN” is a utility net- control.) work for TCP/IP connection to Maestro-re- EScontrol lated equipment only.
Page 358 Protocol for sending messages to multiple re- matrix bus ceivers at the same time on TCP/IP net- works, by use of a multicast address. CROSSPOINT BUS Multiple Document Interface. MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface. Serial interface bus used in Triton switchers. Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 359 THREE STAGE WITCHING GV Series 7000 Signal Management System Protocol via RS-232, RS-422, SLIP, or Ether- net. Maestro commands to an Encore control system use this protocol. Peripheral Component Interconnect, a local computer bus standard developed by Intel node Corporation. Most PCs include a PCI bus in...
Page 360 However, segments can be joined by repeat- GV Router Control Language Protocol (En- ers. core Control System Protocol via RS-232, RS- 422, SLIP, or Ethernet.) Note: Maestro com- server mands to an Encore control system use N 1. Hardware: a computer that provides...
Page 361 Full-matrix control of switcher, where source is described as (x) and destination is de- tributary scribed as (y). Term used in ES documentation for an in- telligent device (such as a VTR or control panel) connected to an ES Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 362 Glossary Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 363 Audio controls defined Audio drill-down screens preset Audio group selection program Audio home screen tally indicators Audio Input table Bus tally Audio level controls Button-per-input Audio monitor controls Defined Audio monitor point selection Audio options screen Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 364 Emergency Alert System Switching Cursor E-NET 1/2 touchscreen calibration ESbus Cursor Movement Defined ESnet button defined CUT button Exclusion CUT-FADE defined EXT COM Extended crosspoint bus Defined Damage claim External key Defined Delegation Defined Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 365 Startup Logical level name system buttons defined video overlay option Logical level number GUI Configuration table defined GUI PC specifications for customer-supplied unit defined connector Hardware address defined Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 366 Preset Defined assigning a source MTR OUT Program D connector multicasting assigning a source PROGRAM OUT D connector Properties Naming Rules PS1/2 Network Description table alarm LEDs on hardware control panel Network Requirements Node Defined Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 367 Saving a set switch. See IP switch Synchronous DRAM defined Segment Defined Serial Tally TAKE D connector button Server Tally defined GPIO Definition table Set, saving tally Setup save/recall GPIO connector pinouts SI-3000 Three-stage switching SI 3000 Maestro Installation and Service Manual...
Page 368 Ventilation requirements Vertical Interval Time Code Video breakaway Video reference VID-REF 1/2 (connector) VITC defined VM-3000 VM 3000 voltage settings web site documentation web site Grass Valley Wipe effects Wipe Transitions table X-Y selection Defined Maestro Installation and Service Manual...

GRASS VALLEY Maestro Installation And Service Manual

Preface

Regulatory Notices

Safety Summary

Section 1 - System Overview

Section 2 - Installation Planning

Section 3 - Hardware Installation

Section 4 - Software Installation

Section 5 - Software Configuration

Section 6 - Deployment Control Center

Section 7 - Operation

Appendix A - Specifications

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