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Belden Miranda SSP-3801 Installation & Quick Start Manual

Belden Miranda SSP-3801 Installation & Quick Start Manual

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SSP-3801
HD/SD Solid-State Playout Card
Installation & Quick Start Guide
6 June 2013
www.miranda.com

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  • Page 1 SSP-3801 HD/SD Solid-State Playout Card Installation & Quick Start Guide 6 June 2013 www.miranda.com...
  • Page 2 Copyright Notice © 2013 Miranda Technologies Partnership. All rights reserved. Third Party Trademarks All other brand names, product names or trademarks belong to their respective holders. Usage Agreement Please read the following terms and conditions carefully. By using the SSP-3801 Installation &...
  • Page 3 Document Revision History After the original release date, this user manual may be updated with edits and then re- released. The following table tracks the versions of this document. Publication date Description June 6, 2013 Original publication of the document.
  • Page 4 Safety Compliance This equipment complies with the requirements of the following standards for Safety of Information Technology Equipment: • CSA C22.2 no. 60950-1-07 (2 Edition) • UL 60950-1 (2 Edition) • IEC/EN 60950-1 (2 Edition) Warning: An appropriately listed/certified main supply power cord must be used for the connection of the equipment to the main voltage at either 120V or 240V CAUTION:...
  • Page 5 WARNING The SSP-3801 contains Class 1 lasers, which are deemed safe under normal operating conditions. Standalone Equipment - Laser source(s) employed: CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF ONTENTS Introduction .......................... 1-1 SSP-3801 product description ......................1-2 Overview of the SSP-3801 card and its control interfaces ..........2-1 SSP-3801 channel card........................2-2 SSP-3801 front card-edge components ..................2-4 SSP-3801 rear connector panel ......................2-5 Densité frame’s local control panel....................2-7 SSP-3801 web interface ........................

  • Page 7: Introduction

    NTRODUCTION This guide is intended to provide you with basic SSP-3801 product information, as well as an orientation of its hardware and software components. This guides also includes instructions for performing a first-time installation of the SSP-3801 card into a Densité frame, as well as initial setup tasks to get the card up and running.

  • Page 8: Ssp-3801 Product Description

    Introduction SSP-3801 product description The SSP-3801 is a playout server on a card that can play back video and audio clips in a variety of playout applications. In addition to playing out program content, the SSP-3801 has also some branding capabilities and can insert some pre-rendered graphics, thanks to its built-in clip player, graphics stores and external fill &...
  • Page 9 Introduction Features and Benefits • Playout server on a Densité card: 4 channels per 3RU and low power consumption • Live input and on-board AB mixer, with audio capabilities • SDI and playback support for the following video formats: • 525i/59.94 (NTSC) •...
  • Page 10 SSP-3801 VERVIEW OF THE CARD AND ITS CONTROL INTERFACES Each SSP-3801 that is shipped consists of two (2) separate hardware components: • SSP-3801 channel card • SSP-3801 rear connector panel There are also two (2) user interfaces that available to configure and control the SSP-3801 once it is install in a standard Miranda 3RU Densité...

  • Page 11: Overview Of The Ssp-3801 Card And Its Control Interfaces

    Overview of the SSP-3801 card and its control interfaces SSP-3801 channel card Figure shows that the SSP-3801 is a playout server card consisting of two circuit boards assembled together. The main board carries the bulk of the electronics with a connector that interfaces with the SSP-3801 rear connector panel.
  • Page 12 Overview of the SSP-3801 card and its control interfaces Figure shows a functional block diagram of the SSP-3801 card. Figure 2-3. Functional block diagram of the SSP-3801 Installation & Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 13: Ssp-3801 Front Card-Edge Components

    Overview of the SSP-3801 card and its control interfaces SSP-3801 front card-edge components Figure and the table that follows identify and describe the SSP-3801’s front card-edge components. Genlock LED SSD LED Console Connector Status LED Select button Figure 2-4. SSP-3801 card’s front edge components Select button Pushing the S button enables/disables the Densité...

  • Page 14: Ssp-3801 Rear Connector Panel

    Overview of the SSP-3801 card and its control interfaces SSP-3801 rear connector panel Like other Densité cards, the SSP-3801 card interfaces with a separate rear connector panel that must be fixed to the rear of the Densité frame. Figure demonstrates that the rear connector panel contains all of the required the input/output connectors.
  • Page 15 Overview of the SSP-3801 card and its control interfaces Reference Two (2) reference connectors: Ref In and Ref Loop. The analog reference input can be a black burst or tri-level sync (in both 50Hz and 59.94Hz formats) signal. Note that the SSP-3801 also supports the internal Densité digital reference (URS) provided by the REF-1801 card located in slot 10.

  • Page 16: Densité Frame's Local Control Panel

    Overview of the SSP-3801 card and its control interfaces Densité frame’s local control panel Like all other cards installed in a Densité frame, the SSP-3801 card is connected to the frame’s controller card, which handles all interaction between the cards and the outside world.

  • Page 17: Ssp-3801 Web Interface

    Overview of the SSP-3801 card and its control interfaces SSP-3801 web interface The SSP-3801 provides its own web-based user interface, which allows you to remotely perform configuration, maintenance and control tasks, as well as monitor the state and health of the SSP-3801 card. Some of the specific tasks that you may perform using the SSP-3801 web interface are: •...
  • Page 18 SSP-3801 NSTALLING THE IN A ENSITÉ FRAME The SSP-3801 is a 4 slot channel card that is intended to be installed in a standard Miranda Densité 3 frame. The SSP-3801 is shipped in two (2) pieces: a rear connector panel and a channel card.

  • Page 19: Installing The Ssp-3801 In A Densité 3 Frame

    Installing the SSP-3801 in a Densité 3 frame Installing the SSP-3801 rear connector panel The SSP-3801 rear connector panel must be installed in the Densité frame before the channel card can be inserted. WARNING All Densité cards and rear panels can be installed with the frame power on. As a safety precaution however, we recommend turning off power to the Densité...

  • Page 20: Installing The Ssp-3801 Channel Card

    Installing the SSP-3801 in a Densité 3 frame Installing the SSP-3801 channel card Once a matching rear connector panel has been installed, install the SSP-3801 channel card as follows: Open the front panel of the frame. Slide the SSP-3801 channel card into the slot and push gently on the handle to seat the connectors (figure 3-3).

  • Page 21: Cabling The Ssp-3801 Card

    Installing the SSP-3801 in a Densité 3 frame Cabling the SSP-3801 card Cabling the SSP-3801 depends upon your intended use. Note that the scope of this document is limited to setting up the SSP-3801 card for basic start-up functionality. As such, you should ensure that the following connections are made to the rear connector panel of the SSP-3801 card.

  • Page 22: Start Up The Ssp-3801 Card

    Installing the SSP-3801 in a Densité 3 frame Start up the SSP-3801 card Once the SSP-3801 rear connector panel and channel card have been installed, power up the Densité frame and ensure that the SSP-3801 card is running properly. If it is not already done, power up the Densité frame with the SSP-3801 channel card properly inserted.

  • Page 23: Ssp-3801 Initial Configuration Procedures

    4 SSP-3801 INITIAL CONFIGURATION PROCEDURES This chapter provides you with instructions for performing the initial configuration tasks required to get the SSP-3801 running so that you can verify for proper installation, as well as perform basic playout operations. The following table summarizes the tasks that you must perform to configure a brand new, factory-configured SSP-3801 card.

  • Page 24: Verify And Record Some Of The Ssp-3801 Default Settings

    SSP-3801 initial configuration procedures Verify and record some of the SSP-3801 default settings In preparation for other configuration tasks, we recommend that you verify and ensure some of the SSP-3801 settings are set to their default values, as well as taking note of the SSP- 3801 card’s current IP address.

  • Page 25: Log Into The Ssp-3801 Card's Web Interface

    SSP-3801 initial configuration procedures Log into the SSP-3801 card’s web interface The SSP-3801 web interface provides you with remote access to all of the parameters and settings specific to a particular card. The following instructions demonstrate how to log into the SSP-3801 web interface from any client computer that is on the same network as the SSP-3801 card.

  • Page 26: Configure The System Identity Settings

    SSP-3801 initial configuration procedures Configure the System Identity settings Use the SSP-3801 web interface’s System Identity page to configure the SSP-3801 card’s identity, network, integration service and HTTP settings: Open and log into the SSP-3801 card’s web interface (see page 4-3).
  • Page 27 SSP-3801 initial configuration procedures In the Integration Service section, choose Miranda’s Skylight or None as the integration service. If you select Skylight: Enter the Skylight URL. Click the Register button and enter the code provided by Skylight. In the HTTP section’s Proxy Server setting, enter the HHTP Proxy server to use. If none is used, then leave this field empty.

  • Page 28: Configure The Timing Settings

    SSP-3801 initial configuration procedures Configure the Timing settings Use the SSP-3801 web interface’s Time page to configure the SSP-3801 card’s Timing settings: Open and log into the SSP-3801 card’s web interface (see page 4-3). Select the C > T menu command. ONFIGURATION Figure 4-3.

  • Page 29: Configure The Reference Settings

    SSP-3801 initial configuration procedures Configure the Reference settings Use the SSP-3801 web interface’s Reference page to configure the SSP-3801 card’s reference settings: Open and log into the SSP-3801 card’s web interface (see page 4-3). Select the C > R menu command. ONFIGURATION EFERENCE Figure 4-4.

  • Page 30: Configure The Input / Output Settings

    SSP-3801 initial configuration procedures Configure the Input / Output settings Use the SSP-3801 web interface’s Input / Output page to configure the SSP-3801 card’s reference settings and then optionally test the card’s playout to ensure proper operation: Open and log into the SSP-3801 card’s web interface (see page 4-3).

  • Page 31: Verify The Accuracy Of The Ssp-3801 Card's Settings

    SSP-3801 initial configuration procedures Verify the accuracy of the SSP-3801 card’s settings Once you have completed the configuration procedure, we recommend that you verify the summary of the card’s settings to ensure accuracy and best possible performance. To view the SSP-3801 card’s current settings: Open and log into the SSP-3801 card’s web interface (see page 4-3).

  • Page 32: Upgrading The Ssp-3801 Card's Software

    SSP-3801 initial configuration procedures Upgrading the SSP-3801 card’s software We recommend using the SSP-3801 web interface’s software upgrade function to ensure that the SSP-3801 is running the latest version of its software. To perform a software upgrade on the SSP-3801 card: Open and log into the SSP-3801 card’s web interface (see page 4-3).

  • Page 33: Need Further Assistance

    EED FURTHER ASSISTANCE Technical Support For technical assistance, please contact the Miranda Technical support centre nearest you: Americas Office hours: 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. (EST) Telephone: +1-800-224-7882 Fax: +1-514-335-1614 e-mail:support@miranda.com Asia Office hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (GMT+8) Telephone: +852-2539-6987 Fax: +852-2539-0804 e-mail:...
  • Page 34 Need further assistance? Related Documentation To access the most recent updates to this document, or to access other Miranda user documentation, please visit the MI (http://www.miranda.com/support/). RANDA UPPORT ORTAL Customer Service and Sales For customer service or sales information, please contact a Miranda Technologies Partnership’s sales office.
  • Page 35 A - D PPENDIX ENSITÉ OCAL ONTROL SSP-3801 ANEL MENUS FOR The following table identifies the menu items, parameters and settings that are displayed on the Densité frame’s local control panel when the SSP-3801 is selected. Instructions for how to use the local control panel’s buttons are provided on page 2-7.

  • Page 36: Densité Local Control Panel Menus For Ssp-3801

    Densité Local Control Panel menus for SSP-3801 COM 1 TATUS ERIAL TATUS OUNTERS • RX:0 • TX:0 • FE:0 • PE:0 • BRK:0 • OE:0 COM2 OUNTERS • RX:0 • TX:0 • FE:0 • PE:0 • BRK:0 • OE:0 • IDEO NPUTS NPUT...
  • Page 37 Densité Local Control Panel menus for SSP-3801 TATUS ERIAL UMBER > SSP-3801 3QRP ACKPLANE EFERENCE XTERNAL SDI PGM IN • THERNET ONDED NABLE • PTIONS ISABLE 1 > 000.000.000.000 AMESERVER 2 > 000.000.000.000 AMESERVER DHCP S TATUS ISABLE NABLE IP A DDRESS ETWORK DDRESS...
  • Page 38 Densité Local Control Panel menus for SSP-3801 COM 2 • 1200 BPS ERIAL ORTS • 1800 BPS • 2400 BPS • 4800 BPS • 9600 BPS • 19200 BPS • 38400 BPS • 57600 BPS • 115200 BPS • RS422 TANDARD •...

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