Crystal Vision Indigo Clip N Key User Manual

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Crystal Vision Ltd., Lion Technology Park, Station Road East, Whittlesford, Cambridge, CB22 4WL, England.

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Page 1 Clip N Key HD/SD clip and sting store Crystal Vision Ltd., Lion Technology Park, Station Road East, Whittlesford, Cambridge, CB22 4WL, England. Tel: +44(0) 1223 497049 Fax: +44(0) 1223 497059 sales@crystalvision.tv www.crystalvision.tv...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Clip N Key User Manual R1.55 Crystal Vision Contents Introduction Operating modes Input and output video standards External reference Audio Hardware installation Module configuration Rear modules and signal I/O Rear module connections with RM52 Rear module connections with RM34 General Purpose Interface (GPI)
Page 3 Clip N Key User Manual R1.55 Crystal Vision Engineering Image converter Using the image converter Updating Clip N Key software Upgrading the Clip N Key software Updating Clip N Key PC software Remote control Sony 9-pin remote protocol Video disk communications protocol (VDCP)
Page 4 Clip N Key User Manual R1.55 Crystal Vision Appendix 1 Clip N Key via VDCP protocol Specification Revision 1. VDCP extended protocol added. Reference and comms mode selection added to board edge. 21/07/09 Software version 1.33 Revision 2. RM52 RJ45 connection table added. Page 9.
Page 5: Introduction
VTR type outputs or studio automation systems. Alternatively, Clip N Key can be controlled using a PC running Crystal Vision’s own drag and drop software which will auto-convert images of most common file formats required by the Clip N Key and transfer them over 100 MB Ethernet directly onto the board via its dedicated rear module RJ45 Ethernet connection.
Page 6 Crystal Vision Introduction Clip N Key’s main features are: • Modular clip and sting store, available in two versions • Works with both HD and SD • Multi-port video store with DRAM and Flash memory • 4 GB version can store 30 seconds of moving HD video (15 seconds with key signal) and 150 seconds of moving SD video (75 seconds with key signal) •...
Page 7: Operating Modes
Crystal Vision Introduction 1.1 Operating modes Input and output video standards The Clip N Key will automatically switch between SD-SDI and HD-SDI inputs. The output timing is locked to the input (input 1 on the lower rear module RM52 of a Clip N Key V221).
Page 8: Hardware Installation
The Clip N Key V121 single height module uses the RM52 rear connector that will fit into all Crystal Vision rack frames. The Clip N Key V221 is a ‘double decker’ module that uses an RM52 plus RM34 rear module. The Clip N Key V221 takes up two frame slots.
Page 9: Rear Modules And Signal I/O
Crystal Vision Hardware installation Clip N Key V121/221 underside showing the Flash memory module fitted Link configuration and LEDs There are six jumper links and four surface-mounted LEDs on the Clip N Key motherboard. The surface-mounted LEDs are not visible from the front of the frame and are included for diagnostic purposes only.
Page 10: Rear Module Connections With Rm52
Crystal Vision Hardware installation Rear module connections with RM52 The RM52 is a single height module that is used for the Clip N Key V121 and as the lower rear connector for the Clip N Key V221. RM52 rear module connector...
Page 11: Rear Module Connections With Rm34
Crystal Vision Hardware installation Rear module connections with RM34 The RM34 is a single height module that is used as the upper rear connector for the Clip N Key V221. RM34 rear module connector Description RM52 + RM34 • 12 Clip N Key V221 modules per Indigo 4 frame •...
Page 12: Using Clip N Key Gpis
Crystal Vision Hardware installation Using Clip N Key GPIs There are a total of 225 presets available on the Clip N Key but it is only possible to call the first seven using the GPI inputs. The following table shows the binary weighted code required to recall presets 1 to 7.
Page 13 Crystal Vision Hardware installation plugs and frame ground is pin 6 in each case and +5V @500mA is pin 15 on Remote 2 and Remote 6. The +5V output is protected by self-resetting thermal fuses, which limit the total output current available from Remotes 1-4 to approximately 1A.
Page 14 Crystal Vision Hardware installation Indigo DT desk top box GPI connections GPI lines ‘a’ to ‘f’ of each card connect to the rear remote connector as follows: Slot no. ‘a’ pin ‘b’ pin ‘c’ pin ‘d’ pin ‘e’ pin ‘f’ pin...
Page 15: Pc Control
Crystal Vision PC control 3 PC control The Clip N Key is shipped with Crystal Vision’s own drag and drop software that allows easy board control and files conversion. 3.1 Resetting IP address The unit is shipped using the following IP address 10.0.0.201. To set it to the IP of your choice, in your web browser enter the address http://10.0.0.201/...
Page 16: Naming
Crystal Vision PC control Once the information has been entered click Store. You will then need to reboot the card to complete the update. The card can be rebooted by either using the reset page or withdrawing from the frame and reinserting.
Page 17: Reset
Crystal Vision PC control Reset The reset button allows the board to be rebooted remotely, such as is required when the IP address is changed. Note: Performing a reset will restore all current settings to their defaults but leave any configurations stored as presets unchanged.
Page 18: Installing Operating Software
Crystal Vision PC control 3.2 Installing Operating Software Run the ‘Setup.exe’ Click ‘Next’ Note: Clip N Key shares the same operating software as the MultiLogo. Installing this software will automatically place a shortcut for both Clip N Key and MultiLogo on the desktop.
Page 19 Crystal Vision PC control The software will now be installed to a folder on your computers C: drive. Should a different location be preferred, browse to that location before proceeding to the next step. Once the installer has completed click ‘Close’...
Page 20: Pointing The Logokeyer Software At The Boards
Crystal Vision PC control Pointing the LogoKeyer Software at the boards Upon installation a shortcut is placed on the desktop called Clip N Key. This shortcut needs to be pointed at the board’s IP address in order to communicate. To do this: 1.
Page 21: Recording From External Video Inputs
To aid easy identification of file status the file icons have been given a colour code. Green Files that have been converted to the Crystal Vision’s proprietary file format required by Clip N Key. These files may have been converted by drag and drop or by the image converter.
Page 22: Audio And Ancillary Data Controls
Crystal Vision PC control The recorder can be configured to record the fill only, key only or fill and key. Use the “Source” box to select which inputs are to be used as the fill and key. The number of frames to be recorded should be entered into the “Frames”...
Page 23: Animation Controls And Positioning The Graphics From The Memory Stores
Crystal Vision PC control Animation controls and positioning the graphics from the memory stores The Players tab contains the animation controls. These controls are used to set the manner in which the selected files are played out. The position of the graphics on-screen can also be controlled from here.
Page 24: Image Converter
Crystal Vision PC control Output format The output format in auto mode will follow the input format or, when an external reference is applied, the format of the external reference. In certain cases this is not desirable, such as when the output required is an HD format and the available reference is a composite Black and Burst.
Page 25 Crystal Vision PC control To make the necessary conversion, highlight the selected file. You are then required to select the proposed output file type from the three available types. These are: Video, Key and Video and Key. Output File types •...
Page 26 Crystal Vision PC control Note: If an individual name is not applied any previous file of the same default name will be overwritten. Output file format Once the file type and name has been input the format must be selected.
Page 27: Updating Clip N Key Software
‘Clip N Key’ directory. Save the Crystal Vision board update tool (cv_refresher.exe) and its associated files to your desktop. It may also be wise to save the binary file (merged.bin) to the same location to make it easy to retrieve.
Page 28: Updating Clip N Key Pc Software
Crystal Vision PC control Press the ‘Update Board’ button to update the board with the new software. Once the update has finished you should receive a message reading ‘Upload successful. Reboot board to allow changes to take effect’. Once the board has been upgraded you can copy back over the files needed. If you assign them back to the same storage spaces (Flash 1, Flash 2, Ram 1 etc) all your previous presets and player should be as before the software upgrade.
Page 29: Remote Control
Crystal Vision Remote control 4 Remote control Clip N Key supports both the Sony and VDCP controller protocols. The required protocol is selected by using Clip N Key’s internal web page. See Chapter 3.1 for information about accessing this web page.
Page 30: Video Disk Communications Protocol (Vdcp)
Crystal Vision Remote control Video disk communications protocol (VDCP) The following table lists the main commands that are available to control Clip N Key. Command Title 0x1x 0x01 PLAY 0x1x 0x00 STOP 0x1x 0x04 PAUSE 0x1x 0x02 RECORD 0x1x 0x08...
Page 31: Card Edge Operation
Crystal Vision Card edge operation 5 Card edge operation Once the start-up initialisation procedure is complete, the Clip N Key card status can be interrogated from the card edge. The front edge of the card provides power rail and input status monitoring by LEDs and a ten-digit visual status display.
Page 32: Reading Card Edge Leds
Crystal Vision Card edge operation 5.1 Reading card edge LEDs Card edge LEDs may be used in conjunction with status information from any connected remote status panel display or from Statesman if available. Refer also to the trouble shooting chapter for more help with solving problems and monitoring status information.
Page 33: Menu Tree
Crystal Vision Card edge operation Menu tree Clip N Key board edge menu structure Tip: To reach the top menu (Status) push the button repeatedly until reached. Status menu From the Status top menu press ENTER then SCROLL to access the Status menu options.
Page 34: Board Mode
Crystal Vision Card edge operation Board Mode From the Board Mode top menu press ENTER then SCROLL to access the second serial port comms mode setting. Menu Comment serial port Rotate SCROLL/ADJ to show the 2 serial port comms mode setting.
Page 35: Using The Front Control Panel
6.1 Module selected This operational guide assumes that the panel has been set up according to the panel setup procedure described in the Crystal Vision Control Panel manual. Note: It is ESSENTIAL that the panel setup procedure is followed and any old or unknown passwords cleared prior to using the panel for the first time.
Page 36: Updating The Display
Crystal Vision Using the front control panel Note: Please refer to the Crystal Vision Control Panel manual for details of the Panel Setup, Lock Panel and Diagnostic menus. Selecting a Clip N Key To select a particular card in a frame, press the DEVICE key to go to the Device menu.
Page 37: The Clip N Key Active Panel Menu Structure
Crystal Vision Using the front control panel 6.2 The Clip N Key active panel menu structure At any time the main top-level menu (Home) is obtained by pressing the HOME key. From the Home menu further selections can be made. Active function keys are indicated by illuminated, integrated LEDs.
Page 38: Status Menu
Crystal Vision Using the front control panel Status Menu The status menu contains useful information about the board. Clip N Key status menu Description From the Home menu, press F1 to select the Status menu, which is then traversed by rotating the shaft control.
Page 39: Trouble Shooting
Crystal Vision Trouble shooting 7 Trouble shooting Trouble shooting may be performed by using the card edge or remote status panel display. 7.1 Card edge status LEDs Board edge LEDs provide status reporting and may be useful when fault finding.
Page 40: Basic Fault Finding Guide
Crystal Vision Trouble shooting Basic fault finding guide The Power OK LED is not illuminated Check that the frame PSU is functioning – refer to the appropriate frame manual for detailed information There is no video output Check that a valid SD/HD is present and that any cabling is intact...
Page 41 Crystal Vision Appendix 1 8 Appendix 1 Clip N Key via VDCP protocol Parameter less transport commands VDCP Command No Play 0x1x 0x01 Stop 0x1x 0x00 Pause 0x1x 0x04 Record 0x1x 0x02 The following parametered commands are also implemented VarPlay/Shuttle...
Page 42 Crystal Vision Appendix 1 An error code will be set in the Port Status Byte 0x3c if the file is active. Get Clip Length 0x3x 0x14 This will be implemented using the existing 0x3x 0x14 Command Rename ID 0x2x 0x1d This changes the name of a clip from the existing name to a new eight or less letter ID.
Page 43 Crystal Vision Appendix 1 If data byte 1 is key only these bytes contain the file ID of the key. This will be played from the key or preset output of the board. If data byte 1 is audio only these bytes will be the file ID for the audio file.
Page 44 Crystal Vision Appendix 1 Play Once 0x00 Loop 0x01 Bounce 0x02 Data Bytes 0x03 to 0x0a First Clip ID If Data Byte 1 is Fill Only or Fill and Key then these bytes contain the Fill File ID. This will be played from the main (Program output of the Board) If Data Byte 1 is Key Only these contain the file ID of the key.
Page 45 Crystal Vision Appendix 1 Jump To Beginning of Clip Jump To End Of Clip New command; 0x9x 0x08. This will have 1 Data byte. Data Byte 0x01 Operation Value Jump to start 0x00 Jump to end 0x01 Jump To Mark In 0x2x 0x25...
Page 46 Crystal Vision Appendix 1 Status 0x3x 0x05 The following status bits are implemented Port Status 0x01 Bit 0x00 Stopped Bit 0x01 Not Used Bit 0x02 Play Or Record Bit 0x03 Still Bit 0x04 Bit 0x05 Var Play Bit 0x06 Not Used...
Page 47 Crystal Vision Specification 9 Specification General Clip N Key V121 Dimensions 100mm x 266mm module with DIN 41612 connector Weight 200g Power consumption 12.5W Clip N Key V221 Dimensions ‘Double decker’ 100mm x 266 mm module with DIN 41612 connector...
Page 48 Crystal Vision Specification Relay bypass Input to main output (switched) Processing Vertical data Passes entire SDI stream, including HANC and VANC Video store 4 GB version: 2 x 2GB multi-port video store DRAM HD video can store 30 seconds in 50Hz and 25 seconds in 59.94Hz SD video can store 150 seconds in 50Hz and 150 seconds in 59.94Hz...