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- Page 1 Installation, Programming and Operation KI-1981A MRC7601 Media Retrieval Controller Rauland-Borg Corporation Issued: 06/30/98 Page 1 of 48...
- Page 2 KI-1981A MRC7600 —Installation, Programming and Operations Manual Copyright 1998 by Rauland-Borg Corporation, all rights reserved. This document contains user’s information on technology that is proprietary to Rauland-Borg Corporation. Permitted transmittal, receipt, or possession of this document does not express license or imply any rights to use, sell, design or manufacture this information.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
ROGRAM Launching the TMRC Application..........................18 Main Window Description ............................18 Working in the Stand-alone Mode ..........................18 Working in the Remote Device Mode ...........................19 Downloading New Firmware to the MRC7601......................20 Step-by-Step .....................................21 MRC7601 RAM & EPROM Modes ..........................22 MRC7601 P ..............................22 ROGRAMMING Version Window................................22... - Page 4 KI-1981A MRC7600 —Installation, Programming and Operations Manual ® ..........................34 ELECENTER YSTEM ROGRAMMING Telecenter with E & M Interface ...............................34 ® Telecenter with Tip/Ring Interface ..........................35 OPERATIONS ..................................36 ......................36 STABLISHING ELINQUISHING LAYER ONTROL Paging the Media Center Operator..........................37 ...............................37 PERATING A LAYER CDI O ................................39...
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Page 5: General Information
KI-1981A MRC7600 —Installation, Programming and Operations Manual General Information The MRC7601 module is an interface that enables a user to operate a video cassette recorder (VCR), a Laser Disk Video Player, or a Philips CDI player from a remote ®... -
Page 6: Firmware And Software Revisions
MRC7600.The fixes are: MRC7600 The TMRC could fail to connect because the MRC7601 was not clearing the serial data buffer at log-in. Also, the MRC7601 could send extra characters after receiving the QUIT command. -
Page 7: Equipment List
MRC7601 Installation, operation, and programming manual (KI-1981) Associated Equipment The MR200 is a rack-mount chassis that holds up to 6-MRC7601 modules. The chassis installs in a standard 19-inch rack: it takes 3 ½ inches of vertical space and about ten inches of depth, including an inch for the wiring. -
Page 8: Related Manuals
KI-1981A MRC7600 —Installation, Programming and Operations Manual The TMRC Graphical User Interface is the installation program for the MRC7601. It may be either purchased (on a floppy disk media) or downloaded from the Rauland-Borg electronic bulletin board system. Related Manuals ®... -
Page 9: General Considerations
KI-1981A MRC7600 —Installation, Programming and Operations Manual General Considerations The MRC7601 does not include a Laser Disk serial cable or an E&M line module. These items must be purchased as necessary (see ‘Associated Equipment’ section). Sometimes the “TMRC attempting to connect…..” message box lost text when switched from an invalid Comm port to a valid Comm port. -
Page 10: E&M Interface And Backwards Compatibility
With earlier versions, digit 5 both STOPs and RELEASEs the VCR, and digit 0 is RELEASE only. If you are mixing MRC7601 and MR100 units in the same site, and the MR100 firmware is version 6.0 or earlier, be sure the school staff knows that they MUST hit 0 to release. -
Page 11: Telecenter
4. Insert the MRC7601 into its assigned chassis slot. 5. Connect power, Tip, Ring, and a ground wire from MRC7601 common to a CIO or SCC “Z” terminal. Correct Tip/Ring polarity and a common ground are essential for proper operation. -
Page 12: Telecenter
11. Insert the MRC7601 into its assigned chassis slot. 12. Connect power, Tip, Ring, and a ground wire from the MRC7601 common to a CIO or SCC “Z” terminal. Correct Tip/Ring polarity and a common ground are essential for proper operation. -
Page 13: Telecenter
(DB15); set the DIP switches on the back of the LDP to provide 4800 baud (see drawing 3, immediately below). 7b. (for VCRs/CDIs only) Plug the IR emitter cable into the jack on the MRC7601. Attach the IR emitter head to the VCR face directly over the sensor. Apply the foam pad overlay and adhesive backed foam cover (both provided). -
Page 14: Troubleshooting
Active - (Red LED On) +1.5 Active - (Red LED On) E to Z Always Tip and Ring Interface The voltage between the MRC7601 Tip and Ring terminals should be as follows. ® (These values are true for all Telecenter systems): Signal Systems... -
Page 15: Programming
The TMRC program enables a user to: Download MRC7601 Firmware Create and edit configuration files and then download these files to MRC7601 Troubleshoot the system via its terminal window Retrieve system diagnostics and save them to a file... -
Page 16: File Lists
(where XXX indicates the version). The two files are located in the root directory of the floppy diskette. The TMRC program is also available for download on the Rauland-Borg electronic bulletin board system. PC Requirements The TMRC software has been developed on a Windows™ platform and will run on machines running Microsoft Windows™... -
Page 17: Uninstalling Tmrc
KI-1981A MRC7600 —Installation, Programming and Operations Manual ¾ A status indicator tracks installation progress. ¾ Once all files have been successfully copied to the target directory, you may view the installation text file. Uninstalling TMRC The uninstall utility removes all icons and files created by the installation Wizard and reverses any changes made to system files. -
Page 18: Running The Tmrc Program
MRC7601 is available, while “Remote-device” mode is used only when your PC is connected to an active MRC7601. In either mode, the user can choose to open an existing (user-created) file, work with a default file, preview and print the default configuration, and/or view version information. -
Page 19: Working In The Remote Device Mode
If you receive a Comm error message, check the serial port setting. Make sure that the MRC7601 is connected to the selected Comm Port and is powered up. ¾... -
Page 20: Downloading New Firmware To The Mrc7601
(i.e. if the user unplugs the cable connecting the MRC7601 with the PC, it may take the TMRC PROGRAM up to 5 seconds to detect the loss of connection). Likewise, it may take the TMRC PROGRAM up to 5 seconds to detect the presence of the new device upon reconnection. -
Page 21: Step-By-Step
+H[ )LOH 'RZQORDG area at the bottom of the window will show transfer status. ¾ The LED located on the front of the MRC7601 board will remain lit during the entire download. ¾ +H[ )LOH 6XFFHVVIXOO\ 'RZQORDGHG If the download is successful, the message will pop up and the LED will flash the RAM firmware version number. -
Page 22: Mrc7601 Ram & Eprom Modes
MRC7601 remains in ROM mode, and the front LED continuously flashes on and off. In RAM mode, the MRC7601 has the full range of functionality described in this manual. In the ROM mode, however, the MRC7601 has very limited capabilities. It does not, for instance, have the ability to answer calls, to control audio-visual equipment, or to use the TMRC configuration window to change system settings. -
Page 23: Configuration Window
After receiving the Release digit (“0”), this timer determines the interval after which the MRC7601 will disconnect if it receives no additional digits. The valid range for the Release timer is 5 to 255 Sec. The default value is 10 seconds. (The VCR and CDI disconnect immediately after receiving the release digit “0.”) - Page 24 KI-1981A MRC7600 —Installation, Programming and Operations Manual continuously pressed, to transition from Slow to Medium speed. If this timer is set to 0, the CDI will transition into the medium speed upon start up. The valid range for this timer is 0 to 30,000 Msec. The default value is 500 Msec. Cursor Speed (Medium—Fast): the (Medium—Fast) Cursor Speed Timer is valid only in CDI mode.
- Page 25 VCR from a standard telephone keypad. Important: The MRC7601 only supports a limited number of new functions. You may need to experiment to determine whether a specific command is supported. Neither the MRR7800 nor the MRH7700 support user-defined VCR functions.
- Page 26 KI-1981A MRC7600 —Installation, Programming and Operations Manual Command Code ("P" plus Suffix) Rewind Pause Fast Forward Play Stop Magic Channel Up Channel Down Enter Cable Volume Down Volume Up Recall Display Record Program Mute Light Sleep Auxiliary 1 Power Scan Shift Auxiliary 2 Tuner...
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Page 27: Programming A Button: Step By Step
Rewind would be P12. Extended Commands require a three-digit "E" code, where the prefix "E" is coupled with any three-digit number issued by the Rauland-Borg technical service department. For example, the code for "RANVCR Panasonic AG1310" would be E362. -
Page 28: Editing Key Text: Step By Step
Descriptions appear adjacent to corresponding buttons in the Window . Descriptions are limited to a maximum of 10 alphanumeric characters, may be saved to disk (not download to or uploaded from the MRC7601), and are assigned in the following manner: Edit Key Text 1. - Page 29 Initialization tones: the set of DTMF tones sent to the media device upon the initial connection to the MRC7601. The user can enter up to 4 tones selections in the edit box. Typically, the tones command a media device to begin playing.
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Page 30: Terminal Emulation Window
Send/Receive MRC Data: when connected to the MRC7601 via a PC, the user can send the changes made on the PC to the MRC7601 by left clicking the “Send- MRC-Data” button or upload existing configuration in the MRC7601 by left clicking the “Receive-MRC-Data”... -
Page 31: Using Other Terminal Emulation Programs
Using Other Terminal Emulation Programs Any third party terminal emulation program (e.g. ProComm) can be used to communicate with the MRC7601. The proper port settings are 4800 baud, 8 Data bits, 1 Stop bit, no parity checking. Monitor Commands The following section describes the monitor commands that can be used for configuration and diagnostic purposes (RAM mode only). - Page 32 Basic Commands (unless otherwise indicated, all commands are available either in RAM or ROM mode) • Ctrl-A Ctrl-A: Log into the monitor mode of the MRC7601. If using the TMRC program, this sequence is automated (by the Login key). If using a third part communications package, like ProComm, the user has to type the above sequence to enter the monitor mode.
- Page 33 Laser Disk mode. After receiving the Release digit (“0”), this timer determines the interval after which the MRC7601 disconnects, if no more digits are received. The valid range for the Release timer is 5 to 255 Sec. The default value is 10 seconds.
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Page 34: Telecenter ® System Programming
Telecenter with E & M Interface For E&M applications, the only change has to do with ending tones for Laser Disk Video Players (see next paragraph). The MRC7601 is backward compatible with ® existing Telecenter E&M media retrieval systems and firmware. -
Page 35: Telecenter With Tip/Ring Interface
Command mode. This is not true for the MRC7601. When the MRC7601 receives the Release digit, it stays in the Command mode. In systems that have Laser Disks connected to both MR100 and MRC7601 units, program the “0*”... -
Page 36: Operations
KI-1981A MRC7600 —Installation, Programming and Operations Manual Operations This section gives detailed instructions on controlling a video player from a telephone. The two illustrations at the back of this manual summarize these functions. Establishing/Relinquishing Player Control Important: All Administrative Phones can control Media Lines. If your Dialing Staff Phone is not programmed to access a Media Line directly, call the Media Center to have the desired line assigned to your phone. -
Page 37: Paging The Media Center Operator
¾ The Inactivity Timer will cause the MRC7601 to auto release after a programmed period of inactivity (typically 120 minutes). 5. To resume sending control signals, call that Media Line back from the same phone, as in Step 2. - Page 38 KI-1981A MRC7600 —Installation, Programming and Operations Manual Laser-Disk Player Operation There are two LDP modes, “Numeric” and “Command,” and users will quickly discover that the telephone keypad invokes completely different options within each. The Numeric mode (discussed immediately below) offers the user the ability to enter time, frame or chapter numbers.
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Page 39: Cdi Operations
KI-1981A MRC7600 —Installation, Programming and Operations Manual To Select a Frame or Time − − In the Command mode, dial 8 [Frame Number] *. For example, to select Frame 41222, dial 841222*: 8 Go to the numeric mode and interpret the keypad entries as a frame number. 351 Frame 351 (CAV format) or 3:51 (CLV format). -
Page 40: Cursor Operation
Quit Cursor Operation The cursor scrolls at three speeds across the TV screen. The MRC7601 starts at the slowest rate and then jumps to faster rates after programmable time intervals. From the MRH7700, you simply hold down the arrow button and the cursor scrolls and accelerates across the screen. -
Page 41: Media-Center Telephone
KI-1981A MRC7600 —Installation, Programming and Operations Manual Media-Center Telephone #24 Media-Center Control Function This function allows a display phone to review and, if necessary, terminate a user’s control of a Media Line. (The Media Center phone must be assigned the “Admin” Class of Service.) Dialing #24 will display the first video player’s status in the following manner: VCR 717 = 105... -
Page 42: Using A Starplus Phone In The Media-Center
KI-1981A MRC7600 —Installation, Programming and Operations Manual Press the #. When you have gone through the entire list of player lines, the words End List will appear in the display, and the system will ignore any subsequent key entries. To end the review at any point, hang up. Using a StarPlus Phone in the Media-Center The #24 function can be performed from any StarPlus Executive Display phone ®... -
Page 43: Appendix A: Illustrations
KI-1981A MRC7600 —Installation, Programming and Operations Manual Appendix A: Illustrations Page 43 of 48 (06/30/98) -
Page 44: Telecenter
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Page 46: Appendix B: Ldp, Vcr, Cdi Connection Illustrations
KI-1981A MRC7600 —Installation, Programming and Operations Manual Appendix B: LDP, VCR, CDI Connection Illustrations The following are large-format copies of drawings found in chapter 2: Design and Installation: &$87,21 '2 127 &211(&7 72 67$1'$5' 7(/(3+21( 3257 0867 86( ( 0 7& //0 &... - Page 47 KI-1981A MRC7600 —Installation, Programming and Operations Manual ® Telecenter IV Plus (Drawing 1) &$87,21 '2 127 &211(&7 72 67$1'$5' 7(/(3+21( 3257 0867 86( ( 0 25 060 5,1* $:* )7 0$; 3,1 )(0$/( &211(&725 9 %86 72 3*1' 1(;7 05&...
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