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Installation and Operations Manual
L1102101
FEBRUARY 2005

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  • Page 1 Script Viewer News Installation and Operations Manual L1102101 FEBRUARY 2005...
  • Page 2 Germany, Europe +49 6150 104 782 +49 6150 104 223 Copyright © Thomson Broadcast and Media Solutions All rights reserved. Grass Valley Web Site www.thomsongrassvalley.com web site offers the following: Online User Documentation — Current versions of product catalogs, bro- chures, data sheets, ordering guides, planning guides, manuals, and release notes in .pdf format can be downloaded.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents This manual covers the entire SCRIPT Viewer system, which consists of SCRIPTedit, SCRIPTview, miniVIEWER, and integration with PVTV STUDIO. If you are using SCRIPTedit as a stand-alone product, or you are not using SCRIPT Viewer with the PVTV STUDIO system, then you can use this Table of Contents to find the sections that apply to your configuration.

  • Page 4: Congratulations On Your Purchase

    Congratulations on Your Purchase Your PVTV SCRIPT Viewer enables you to create, edit, and playback scripts using a dynamic, interactive teleprompting system. This manual covers the installation, configuration, and use of your SCRIPT Viewer system. Your PVTV SCRIPT Viewer should include these components: As part of ParkerVision’s STUDIO Products family, the SCRIPT Viewer is fully compatible with all PVTV STUDIO Products and can easily fit into existing ParkerVision camera systems.

  • Page 5: General Information

    General Information Important Identification Numbers Before you begin assembling and using your PVTV SCRIPT Viewer, please take a moment to find the Model and Serial number tag on your unit, and fill out the following information: ™ ARKER ISION MODEL # ________________ SERIAL # ________________ Microsoft, Windows NT, and/or other Microsoft products referenced herein are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

  • Page 6: For Your Safety

    Important Notices The following section describes important material and instructions regarding the installation and use of ParkerVision equipment. Please: • Read these instructions. • Heed all warnings. • Keep these instructions. • Follow all instructions. Safety Notices 1. Do not use this apparatus near water. 2.

  • Page 7: Script Viewer Components

    PVTV SCRIPT Viewer Components The following information introduces you to each of the PVTV SCRIPT Viewer’s components and their features. Computer System SCRIPT Viewer Processor Unit with rack mounts ParkerVision 15" monitor ParkerVision Keyboard SCRIPT Viewer Keypad Template ParkerVision Serial Mouse ParkerVision Security Key 15”...
  • Page 8 PVTV SCRIPT Viewer Components VGA Distribution Amplifier SCRIPT Viewer Display CameraMan Communication Cable (RS-485) SCRIPT Viewer Keypad VGA Cable Anti-Glare Hood T-Connector Power Supply SCRIPT Viewer adapter © 1999 ParkerVision, Inc. • Meet Your SCRIPT Viewer™ Page 5...

  • Page 9: Rackmount Rear Panel I/O Connections

    Rackmount Rear Panel I/O Connections Before you begin connecting your SCRIPT Viewer system, look at the rear panel of your SCRIPT Viewer CPU. AC Power Input - Used to supply power to COM 1 Port - Reserved for future use. Network Connection - RJ-11 eight -pin the SCRIPT Viewer CPU.

  • Page 10: Rack-Mounting The Cpu

    Rack-Mounting Your SCRIPT Viewer System The SCRIPT Viewer CPU contains the hardware and software for creating and editing SCRIPT Viewer files, as well as setting up and controlling the data displayed on the remote SCRIPT Viewer flat-panel displays. The following pages explain how to mount, connect, and install your SCRIPT Viewer system.

  • Page 11: Connection Block Diagrams

    Connection Block Diagrams The PVTV SCRIPT Viewer accommodates up to four flat-panel displays per Distribution Amplifier (DA). With additional DAs, it can control as many displays as you need. It also can be configured to work with or without CameraManSTUDIO. The next two pages illustrate how to connect SCRIPT Viewer in various system configurations.
  • Page 12 Connection Block Diagrams Connecting to Multi-Camera Systems Connecting SCRIPT Viewer to a multi-camera system is essentially the same as a single-camera system, except that you must use a T-Connector to daisy-chain the cameras. This allows each camera to have communications with the SCRIPT Viewer CPU. Connecting to PVTV STUDIO When used with PVTV STUDIO, SCRIPT Viewer can be controlled in three ways: 1) from the SCRIPTedit interface, 2) from within the...

  • Page 13: Installing The Flat-Panel Display

    Installing the Flat-Panel Display Before you begin connecting cables, you need to mount the flat-panel displays on the cameras. The displays are designed to fit securely on the top of each camera, allowing it to pan and tilt with the motion of the camera. Installing the Anti-Glare Hood Your SCRIPT Viewer system comes with an Anti-Glare Hood.

  • Page 14: Attaching The Display

    Installing the Flat-Panel Display Attaching the Display To attach the display: 1. Using a CameraMan SHOT Director, or Camera Control Keypad, tilt the camera all the way UP. This will keep the camera from ratcheting while you are attaching the display.

  • Page 15: Connecting The Script Viewer System

    Connecting the SCRIPT Viewer System The VGA Distribution Amplifier (DA) is used by the SCRIPT Viewer system to distribute the SCRIPT Viewer data to the flat-panel displays. The DA can sit on a flat surface, or can be rack-mounted with the optional rack-mount unit from ParkerVision. This DA is required to drive the flat-panel displays, even if you are using only a single display.

  • Page 16: Connecting Script Viewer Cpu To The Cameras

    Connecting the SCRIPT Viewer System Connecting the SCRIPT Viewer CPU to the Cameras To get full functionality out of your PVTV SCRIPT Viewer, it is necessary to connect the CPU to your cameras. This RS-485 connection gives the reader the ability to control the text they see on the displays with a wireless keypad.

  • Page 17: Connecting Script Viewer To Pvtv Studio

    Connecting the SCRIPT Viewer System 7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 for each additional camera. Connecting SCRIPT Viewer to PVTV STUDIO To control SCRIPT Viewer from within PVTV STUDIO Interface: Œ 1. Locate the Network Communication port Œ on the rear panel of Ž...

  • Page 18: Connecting The Keyboard And Mouse

    Connecting the SCRIPT Viewer System Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse 1. Insert the mouse cable into Connector Œ on the CPU back panel. Œ 2. Insert the keyboard cable into Connector  on the CPU back panel. Ž You can control a script with a SCRIPT Viewer keypad or with the computer keyboard.

  • Page 19: Connecting The Script Viewer Keypad

    Connecting the SCRIPT Viewer Keypad Your PVTV SCRIPT Viewer comes with a Keypad that can be operated in either wireless RF or hard-wired mode. You will need to set the base address to use the keypad with SCRIPT Viewer. The remote keypad included with your SCRIPT Viewer system operates via RF (Radio Keypad Address Frequency), and is coded to communicate reliably with ParkerVision cameras.

  • Page 20: Powering Up

    Powering Up Now that you’ve connected all the components, you are ready to power up the system and begin configuring and using the software. Powering Up Your System To power up the SCRIPT Viewer system: 1. Turn on the 15” SCRIPTedit monitor. 2.

  • Page 21: Adjusting The Flat-Panel Display's Image

    Adjusting the Flat-Panel Display’s Image At this point, the SCRIPTedit software should be loaded and in view on the 15” monitor. The SCRIPTview software should be loaded on each flat-panel display. The following information enables you to adjust the image that appears on the flat-panel display. Each display should be adjusted as needed.

  • Page 22: Pvtv Script Viewer Software

    PVTV SCRIPT Viewer Software The SCRIPT Viewer system runs on the Windows NT platform and consists of a dual GUI interface divided into SCRIPTedit and SCRIPTview. SCRIPTedit is viewed on the local (editing) monitor, while SCRIPTview is viewed on the flat-panel display. To help you find your way through the software, you need to familiarize yourself with the menus and toolbars of the SCRIPT Viewer system.

  • Page 23: Introduction To Scriptedit

    Introduction to SCRIPTedit Opening SCRIPTedit SCRIPTedit should load automatically when your system boots up. If it does not, follow the steps below: 1. Click Start on the Windows task bar. 2. Select Programs. 3. Move the cursor to Startup. 4. Select SCRIPTedit from the submenu. If you open a script from the Viewer/File menu into SCRIPTview with SCRIPTedit open, then you are prompted to load that script into the SCRIPTedit window.

  • Page 24: The Scriptedit Menus And Toolbars

    The SCRIPTedit Menus and Toolbars The SCRIPTedit menus available in SCRIPTedit enable you to control the functionality of the SCRIPTedit software and the appearance of the screen. The toolbar icon is indicated next to the function, if applicable. File Menu and Toolbar Icons The following commands execute various functions in SCRIPTedit.

  • Page 25: Edit Menu And Toolbar Icons

    The SCRIPTedit Menus and Toolbars Edit Menu and Toolbar Icons Use the following shortcuts to help edit a Script. Select any of the following options from the Edit menu: Undo: Reverses the last action. Cut: Cuts the selected text and copies it to the clipboard. Copy: Copies the selected text to the clipboard.

  • Page 26: View Menu And Toolbar Icons

    The SCRIPTedit Menus and Toolbars View Menu and Toolbar Icons You can use the View menu or the Options dialog box accessed from the View menu to display or hide the SCRIPTedit toolbars described below. Click View, then select a toolbar from the menu items.

  • Page 27: Insert Menu And Toolbar Icons

    The SCRIPTedit Menus and Toolbars Insert Menu and Toolbar Icons Use this menu to insert information or commands into the script that tell the SCRIPT Viewer to perform a given action. Select any of the following options from the Insert menu: Cue Command: Opens the Insert Cue Command dialog box, where you can enter a startup delay time for the script - this will pause the script for a given length of time before beginning to scroll.

  • Page 28: Format Menu And Toolbar Icons

    The SCRIPTedit Menus and Toolbars Format Menu and Toolbar Icons Use the Format menu to change formatting, margins, alignment, or tab settings. Select any of the following options from the Format menu: Font: Displays the Font dialog box, where you can adjust the text’s typeface, font style, size, and color.

  • Page 29: Spelling Menu

    The SCRIPTedit Menus and Toolbars For information on the operation of SCRIPT Viewer’s spell-checking software, refer to the HighSpell online help option (located at the bottom of the Spelling menu). Spelling Menu PVTV SCRIPT Viewer comes with a built-in spell-checker and thesaurus called HighSpell. The Spelling menu provides access to the primary spell-checking functions in HighSpell.

  • Page 30: Viewer Menu And Toolbar Icons

    The SCRIPTedit Menus and Toolbars Viewer Menus and Toolbars PVTV SCRIPT Viewer consists of two software applications that work together: SCRIPTedit and SCRIPTview. The Viewer menu enables you to cue, pause, and make changes to the text scrolling in the SCRIPTview window. If you are working only in SCRIPTedit, and SCRIPTview is not running, then the Viewer menu will be unavailable.

  • Page 31: Scriptlist Menu

    The SCRIPTedit Menus and Toolbars Viewer Menus and Toolbars (continued) Toggle All Caps: When selected, changes the loaded script’s text to all capital letters. Reverse Text Scrolling: Changes the direction of the scrolling text. Show SCRIPTview Toolbar: When selected, displays a toolbar that allows you to •...

  • Page 32: Other Toolbar Icons

    The SCRIPTedit Menus and Toolbars Other Toolbar Icons Most of PVTV SCRIPT Viewer’s controls can be accessed via the menus and the toolbar icons. Some functions, however, can be accessed only through icons on the toolbar. SCRIPTview controls The following buttons do not affect the text on the editing monitor. Increase Font Size: Allows you to increase the font size of the text on the SCRIPTView monitor.

  • Page 33: The Script Viewer Keypad

    The SCRIPT Viewer Keypad Included with your SCRIPT Viewer system is a wireless RF keypad. This keypad gives the talent or studio personnel the ability to manipulate the SCRIPT Viewer format and scrolling capabilities.The keypad requires two (2) AA batteries. The address of the keypad must also be set.

  • Page 34: Customizing The Scriptedit Window

    SCRIPTedit Basics SCRIPTedit is a customized word-processing program used to create, edit, import, and run scripts. At this time, you should see SCRIPTedit loaded on your editing monitor, and SCRIPTview loaded on your viewer display. Customizing The SCRIPTedit Window Repositioning Toolbars SCRIPTedit toolbars can be placed anywhere in the Edit Field on the SCRIPTedit window.

  • Page 35: Creating A New Script

    SCRIPTedit Basics Creating A New Script To open a blank document in SCRIPTedit: 1. Do one of the following: • Click • Select New from the File menu. 2. Once the blank SCRIPTedit window is open, click your mouse in the text area and begin typing.

  • Page 36: Formatting The Text

    SCRIPTedit Basics Formatting The Text To change text formatting, margins, alignment, or tab settings, use the Font, Paragraph, and Tab dialog boxes from the Format menu. You can also use the toolbar for some formatting shortcuts. Before you apply formatting, select the text you want changed: •...
  • Page 37 SCRIPTedit Basics Setting Paragraph Characteristics You can use the Paragraph dialog box to set margins and to change the text alignment in the SCRIPTedit window. To set margins and indentations (using the Paragraph dialog box): 1. Select Paragraph from the Format menu. This opens the Paragraph dialog box. 2.
  • Page 38 SCRIPTedit Basics Setting Tabs You can use the Tab dialog box to set tabs in the SCRIPTedit window. To set tabs (using the Tabs dialog box): 1. Select Tabs from the Format menu. 2. Enter the tab setting (in inches) in the Tab stop position box. 3.

  • Page 39: Saving A Script

    SCRIPTedit Basics Saving a Script To save under the current file name: 1. Click 2. Select Save from the File menu. To save a script under a different file name: 1. Select Save As from the File menu. This opens the Save As dialog box. 2.
  • Page 40 SCRIPTedit Basics Preview the Script 1. Click on the SCRIPTedit toolbar to preview a script before printing. 2. To zoom in, click the cursor anywhere in the text. The cursor changes from a hand to a magnifying glass. 3. Click again to zoom in more. 4.

  • Page 41: Loading A Script Into Scriptview

    SCRIPTview Basics Your SCRIPT Viewer system operates using two software applications - SCRIPTedit, which was previously explained, and SCRIPTview, which actually scrolls the text for the talent. You can access the SCRIPTview controls using the Viewer menu, and/or icons on the toolbar. Loading a Script into SCRIPTview To load a script after opening, creating or editing a script: 1.
  • Page 42 SCRIPTview Basics The miniVIEWER Window The miniVIEWER is available in SCRIPTedit. Any format changes made to the current script with the MiniViewer toolbar will not be saved to the original file. They are Œ executed at runtime only and then cleared when the file is closed. ...

  • Page 43: The Miniviewer Window

    SCRIPTview Basics The SCRIPTView Toolbar To display or hide the SCRIPTview toolbar, select Show SCRIPTview Toolbar from the View menu. If the toolbar is active, this option is checked on the menu. Click the appropriate toolbar button to format or control the script on the SCRIPTview display or the miniVIEWER. Place the cursor over a button to view a description of the function.

  • Page 44: Scriptview Commands

    SCRIPTview Commands Now that are acquainted with the MiniViewer and the basic SCRIPTview commands, you can begin adding script commands to your scripts. Script commands allow you to apply script actions (i.e., cue, play, pause, etc.) at certain points in your script. Script commands can even trigger events in your live production if you’re using PVTV STUDIO, ParkerVision’s automated live production system.

  • Page 45: Setting Scriptview Options

    Setting SCRIPTview Options Select Options from the Viewer menu to display the SCRIPTview Options dialog box. This dialog box enables you to configure various aspects of your SCRIPT Viewer. Text Settings On the previous page, you learned about how to insert script commands into your script. SCRIPT Viewer also enables you to change how each command appears on the SCRIPTview monitor.
  • Page 46 Setting SCRIPTview Options Speed Control • Delay Adjustment: The number of units to adjust the script delay each time that the speed adjustment is made. • Script Delay: The number of micro-seconds delay between scan lines. A lower number represents higher speeds. •...
  • Page 47 Setting SCRIPTview Options Vertical Line Spacing The Vertical Line Spacing tab enables you to increase and decrease the spacing between lines displayed on the viewer. The increase is a percentage of the current line height. To change the Vertical Line Space: 1.

  • Page 48: Testing Pvtv Script Viewer - Studio Functionality

    Testing PVTV SCRIPT Viewer - STUDIO Functionality This section is intended to guide you through a basic functional test of the optional PVTV SCRIPT Viewer teleprompting system, and its operation within PVTV STUDIO. If your system does not include PVTV STUDIO, proceed to the next topic. For complete operational instructions on PVTV STUDIO, refer to the PVTV STUDIO Installation and Configuration Manual.
  • Page 49 Testing PVTV SCRIPT Viewer - STUDIO Functionality 5. Return to the mouse controlling PVTV STUDIO. On the left GUI monitor, about ¾ down the left side you will see another miniVIEWER window. Double-click this window. Another Network Status dialog box appears. 6.

  • Page 50: The Keyboard Overlay

    The Keyboard Template Overlay Included with your SCRIPT Viewer system is a quick-reference keyboard template overlay designed to provide an at-a-glance lookup of function editing and operation hot keys. Positioning the Overlay Place the overlay on the SCRIPT Viewer keyboard, with the ESC key fitting inside the hole on the far left side of the overlay.

  • Page 51: Appendix A: Specifications

    Appendix A: Specifications SCRIPT Viewer System Specifications: SCRIPT Viewer Display Specifications: Processor ..Intel Pentium MMX™ Type ... . LCD-TFT (AM) Operating System. . . Microsoft Windows NT 4.0™ w/Service Pack 3 Format .

  • Page 52: Appendix B: Warranty Information

    Appendix B: Warranty Information ParkerVision 90-Day Limited Warranty Product Warranty Registration Form • ParkerVision warrants to the end user that this product will be free from • The warranty period begins the day your ParkerVision product is received. defects in material and/or workmanship for a 90-day period commencing •...

  • Page 53: Appendix C: Closed-Caption Installation & Operations

    Appendix C: Closed-Caption Installation and Operation SCRIPTviewer provides support for both Link and EEG closed-caption devices. Connect the Closed-Caption Device to SCRIPTviewer Install your CC device close enough to the SCRIPTviewer to be able to attach it’s control port to Serial Port 1 on the SCRIPTviewer CPU. (Fig. C-1) Fig.
  • Page 54 Appendix C: Closed-Caption Installation and Operation Setting the CC Device Defaults • Encoder Model - the type of CC device being used. Currently, Link & EEG devices are supported. • Encode Caption On - the channel being used for CC output. •...

  • Page 55: Appendix D: Standard Ap Newscenter Installation & Operations

    Appendix D: Standard AP NewsCenter Installation and Operation Support for AP NewsCenter is provided via a specialized FTP client and a standard TCP/IP network connection. Refer to the NewsCenter manuals for installation and configuration of your AP NewsCenter system. Accessing the AP NewsCenter System from SCRIPT Viewer 1.
  • Page 56 Appendix D: Standard AP NewsCenter Installation and Operation Converting AP NewsCenter rundowns into SCRIPT Viewer Scripts 1. Select AP Conversion from the ScriptList menu in the ScriptEditor. (Fig. D-3) 2. Enter the Conversion Directory in which to store the converted scripts. (Fig. D-4) Note that this is not the same as the Conversion Directory shown in the Setup dialog.

  • Page 57: Appendix E: Avstarinstallation & Operations

    Appendix E: AvStar Installation and Operation Set Up the AvStar Conversion Options 1. Select AvStar Setup from the ScriptList menu in the ScriptEditor. (Fig. E-1) Fig. E-1 2. The Conversion Setup dialog controls the Avstar- CG options and directory monitoring refresh rates. If you do not have a CG in your system select Inhibit CG page creation.
  • Page 58 Appendix E: AvStar Installation and Operation Support for AvStar is provided via a specialized FTP client and a standard TCP/IP network connection. Refer to the AvStar manuals for installation and configuration of your AvStar system. You will need to provide a SERVER name, USER name & PASSWORD (if any) to SCRIPTviewer in order to connect to the AvStar system.

  • Page 59: Appendix F: Advanced Ap Installation & Operations

    Appendix F: Advanced AP NewsCenter Installation and Operation Support for AP NewsCenter is provided via a specialized FTP client and a standard TCP/IP network connection. Refer to the NewsCenter manuals for installation and configuration of your AP NewsCenter system. Set Up the AP NewsCenter Conversion Options 1.
  • Page 60 Appendix F: Advanced AP NewsCenter Installation and Operation Accessing the AP NewsCenter Systemfrom SCRIPT Viewer 1. Select AP Conversion from the ScriptList menu in the ScriptEditor (Fig. F-3). This will open the Advanced AP Integration window. Fig. F-3 2. The user must point to a Show Directory address. After locating and selecting the AP Rundown file , double-click on it to load it in the Advanced AP Integration dialog window.
  • Page 61 © 1999 ParkerVision, Inc. Literature Part Number L1102101 Ref# LPMSVNUS Revision A...

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