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  • Page 1 Version 1.2.2, September 2012 The material contained in this manual consists of information that is the property of Evertz Microsystems and is intended solely for the use of purchasers of the MAGNUM Server. Evertz Microsystems expressly prohibits the use of this manual for any purpose other than the operation of the Servers.
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS OVERVIEW ............................1 1.1. MAGNUM SERVER SPECIFICATIONS ..................1 INSTALLING DEBIAN ETCH OS ......................2 INSTALLING THE MAGNUM SERVER ....................3 MAGNUM SERVER CONFIGURATION SHELL ................. 4 4.1. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ......................5 4.1.1. Setting the Host Name ......................5 4.1.2.
  • Page 4 4.4.13. Terminate Process ......................28 4.5. ABOUT THIS SERVER ......................29 4.6. LOGOUT ............................ 29 OPERATING THE MAGNUM SERVER .................... 30 5.1. REQUIREMENTS FOR USING THE WEB CONFIG TOOL ............30 5.2. GETTING STARTED: SETTING UP YOUR ROUTER SYSTEM ..........30 5.3.
  • Page 5 MAGNUM User Manual 5.6.5. Magnum Tab ........................120 5.6.5.1. Level Map ........................121 5.6.6. Profile Management ......................122 5.6.6.1. Editing a Single Profile ....................124 5.6.6.2. Simultaneously Editing Multiple Profiles ..............130 5.7. VIEWING REPORTS ........................ 132 5.7.1. Tieline Reports ........................133 5.7.2.
  • Page 6 MAGNUM User Manual Figures Figure 4-1: Main Server Control Menu ......................4 Figure 4-2: System Configuration Menu ..................... 5 Figure 4-3: Change Host Name ........................5 Figure 4-4: Change Date ..........................6 Figure 4-5: Change Time ..........................6 Figure 4-6: Change Time Zone ........................7 Figure 4-7: Change NTP Server .........................
  • Page 7 MAGNUM User Manual Figure 4-52: Details of Process ......................... 28 Figure 4-53: Terminate Process ....................... 29 Figure 4-54: About… ..........................29 Figure 5-1: Home Page ..........................30 Figure 5-2: Widgets Selector Menu ......................31 Figure 5-3: Devices Widget ........................31 Figure 5-4: Satellites Widget ........................
  • Page 8 MAGNUM User Manual Figure 5-50: Subscriptions Page ....................... 68 Figure 5-51: Add Subscription Dialog Box ....................69 Figure 5-52: Mirror Destinations Window ....................69 Figure 5-53: Add Mirror Dialog Box......................70 Figure 5-54: Mirror Group Filtering Toolbar ....................70 Figure 5-55: Add To Mirror Dialog Box ..................... 71 Figure 5-56: Destination Filtering Toolbar ....................
  • Page 9 Figure 5-118: Add Interface Dialog Box ....................119 Figure 5-119: Copy A Profile Dialog Box ....................119 Figure 5-120: Magnum Tab ........................120 Figure 5-121: Add Interface Dialog Box ....................121 Figure 5-122: Copy A Profile Dialog Box ....................121 Figure 5-123: Profile Management ......................
  • Page 10 Tables Table 5-1: Multi-Profile Toolbar ......................... 95 Table 5-3: Button Description ......................... 109 Table 5-7: Magnum Toolbar ........................120 Table 5-8: Advanced Routes Toolbar Controls ..................139 Table 5-9: Salvo Menu Controls ......................141 Table 5-10: Salvo Toolbar Controls ......................142 Page viii Revision 1.2.2...
  • Page 11 Sept 2012 Information contained in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, Evertz assumes no responsibility for the use thereof nor for the rights of third parties, which may be affected in any way by the use thereof. Any representations in this document concerning performance of Evertz products are for informational use only and are not warranties of future performance, either expressed or implied.
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  • Page 13: Overview

    For more information go to: http://www.linuxhelp.net/ or http://groups.google.com/group/linux.debian.user/. The actual process of installing the core MAGNUM server is simple. The files provided will be in type DEB or EFP, a package installer (a technique with various names such as RPM etc used by all Linux OS variations), on USB key or CD/DVD ROM.

  • Page 14: Installing Debian Etch Os

    IP information (Address, Netmask, Gateway, etc.) for each machine plus one for the virtual system. • A “name” for each machine (MAGNUMPRI/ MAGNUMSEC or something similar). Tip: Although each MAGNUM server PC requires at least one IP in order to facilitate  ease of use and reliability for router panel and 3 party connection to the system, a “virtual”...

  • Page 15: Installing The Magnum Server

    17. Repeat this process for the redundant server, if present. 3. INSTALLING THE MAGNUM SERVER Copy the two MAGNUM server files onto a USB stick. (There will be a large base file and a small update file). Insert the USB stick into the linux server (Note the location where it is automatically installed. It will install to sda(x), which will probably be sda1) To mount the USB drive: Type mkdir /mnt/usb and then press <enter>.

  • Page 16: Magnum Server Configuration Shell

    4. MAGNUM SERVER CONFIGURATION SHELL The server control tool enables the user to set up the MAGNUM server parameters. Launching the MAGNUM Server Configuration tool will reveal a number of operations that can be performed in order to properly set up your server.

  • Page 17: System Configuration

    MAGNUM User Manual 4.1. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Selecting the System Configuration option will reveal the screen displayed in Figure 4-2. The main function of the system configuration menu is to complete the set up of the server configuration. The System Configuration Menu allows the user to verify or change system level configuration, such as Date/Time, Hostname, etc;...

  • Page 18: Setting The Server Date

    MAGNUM User Manual 4.1.2. Setting the Server Date Selecting Date from the System Configuration menu will enable the user to set the date for which the server will reference. Select the current day, month and year from the calendar identified in Figure 4-4.

  • Page 19: Setting The Server Time Zone

    MAGNUM User Manual 4.1.4. Setting the Server Time Zone Selecting Time Zone from the System Configuration menu will enable you to set the current time zone for the region you are in. Toggle through the list of countries and zones to select your region. Refer to Figure 4-6.

  • Page 20: Syncing Time With Ntp Server

    MAGNUM User Manual Figure 4-8: Change Password Once the current password is entered, a new dialog box will appear as shown in Figure 4-9. This dialog box will prompt the user to enter the new password for the server. Type the new password into empty field and select OK to set the password.

  • Page 21: Restoring The Configuration

    MAGNUM User Manual Figure 4-11: Waiting for USB Device 4.1.9. Restoring the Configuration Selecting the Restore option from the System Configuration menu will enable the user to restore an old configuration. The dialog box in Figure 4-12 will appear when this option is selected. Choose the configuration that you wish to restore from the list provided and then select OK.

  • Page 22: Rebooting The Server

    MAGNUM User Manual The current configuration will begin backing up and the following screen will be displayed: Figure 4-14: Backing Up Configuration Once the configuration has been successfully backed up the following screen will appear informing the user that the configuration has been saved: Figure 4-15: Backup Configuration 4.1.11.

  • Page 23: Forcing A Failover

    MAGNUM User Manual Figure 4-17: Enter Password to Shutdown Server 4.1.13. Forcing a Failover Selecting the Failover option from the System Configuration menu will enable the user to force a fail-over from the active server to the redundant server. Please note that a forced fail-over can only be done from the active server.

  • Page 24: Assigning A Subnet Mask For Eth1

    MAGNUM User Manual Figure 4-19: Enter New IP Address for eth1 4.2.2. Assigning a Subnet Mask for eth1 To assign a subnet mask for eth1, select the (eth1) Netmask option from the Networking Configuration menu. The dialog box in Figure 4-20 will appear when this option is selected. The user will be prompted to enter the desired subnet mask into the “New subnet mask for eth1”...

  • Page 25: Assigning A Broadcast Address For Eth1

    The Create Bond option enables the user to create an active/backup network configuration using two network ports on the MAGNUM Server. This feature allows the user to bond two adapters together to function as one. For example, if one of the adapters of the bond were to fail (link loss as result of cable failure, NIC failure, switch port failure, switch failure etc) the second adapter would automatically continue network connectivity.

  • Page 26: Cluster Configuration

    The bond between the interfaces can be removed by selecting the Delete Bond function. 4.3. CLUSTER CONFIGURATION The Cluster Configuration menu will enable the user to set the cluster information for primary and redundant MAGNUM Servers. (Host names and IP addresses, preferred hosts, and cluster IP addresses). Figure 4-25: Cluster Configuration Page 14...

  • Page 27: Host X) Host Name

    MAGNUM User Manual 4.3.1. (host x) Host Name To assign a host name to the primary host (Host 1), select the (host 1) Host Name option from the Cluster Configuration menu. The dialog box in Figure 4-26 will appear when this option is selected. The user will be prompted to enter the primary host name into the “Enter host name”...

  • Page 28: Preferred Host

    IP address, enter a new IP address into the “Enter the Cluster IP address” field and then select the OK button. The cluster IP address is the IP address assigned to the Active MAGNUM server so that all clients have a single address connected to them regardless of which MAGNUM Server is Active.

  • Page 29: Monitored Interfaces

    MAGNUM User Manual 4.3.5. Monitored Interfaces The Monitored Interfaces field, as shown in Figure 4-30, displays the network interface that will be monitored for Loss of Network Link. When this option is enabled the active server will automatically force a cluster fail-over if it detects a network link loss on the monitored interface.

  • Page 30: Interface Failure Timeout

    MAGNUM User Manual 4.3.6. Interface Failure Timeout The Interface Failure Timeout field, as shown in Figure 4-32, will display the time in seconds before a network interface monitored for Loss of Network Link is in a loss state. When this option is enabled the active server will automatically force a cluster fail-over if it detects a network link loss for the amount of time defined for the monitored interface.

  • Page 31: Server Debugging

    MAGNUM User Manual 4.4. SERVER DEBUGGING The Server Debugging menu enables the user to view the server debugging features. Figure 4-34: Server Debugging Main Screen 4.4.1. Viewing the Cluster Status To view the cluster status, select the Cluster Status option from the Server Debugging menu. The Cluster Status window will display the details of all the elements in the cluster and whether or not the cluster is running properly, as shown in Figure 4-35.

  • Page 32: Viewing The Ethernet Status

    MAGNUM User Manual 4.4.2. Viewing the Ethernet Status To view the status of the Ethernet connection, select the Interface option from the Server Debugging menu. The Interface window will display the details of the Ethernet interface status, as shown in Figure 4-36.

  • Page 33: Tcpdump

    MAGNUM User Manual 4.5.1 TCPDUMP Selecting the TCPDUMP menu item, as shown in Figure 4-38, enables the user to capture network traffic on a specific Ethernet interface to USB. To exit the TCPDUMP capture screen press the ‘ctrl+c’ key on your keyboard to stop the capture and save it to USB.

  • Page 34: Observing Network Traffic

    MAGNUM User Manual 4.4.4. Observing Network Traffic Selecting the Traffic menu item enables the user to view the network traffic on a specific Ethernet interface, as shown in Figure 4-40. To exit the Network Traffic screen press the ‘q’ key on your keyboard to quit the screen.

  • Page 35: Send Commands To Remote Machine

    MAGNUM User Manual 4.4.6. Send Commands to Remote Machine Select the Telnet menu item to test if devices on the network support a telnet connection. When the Telnet option is selected the Telnet field will appear as shown in Figure 4-42. Enter the host name or IP address into the “Enter host name or IP address”...

  • Page 36: Export Logs

    MAGNUM User Manual Figure 4-44: Viewing Logs Dialog Box 4.4.8. Export Logs Selecting the Export Logs menu option will allow the user to export logs to USB. When this option is selected, the user will be required to enter the password in order to export the log files. This is a Low level operation, Webconfig interface allows for an easy method of exporting logs from the active server.

  • Page 37: Export The Configuration

    MAGNUM User Manual 4.4.9. Export the Configuration Selecting the Export Config menu option will allow the user to export the configuration to USB. When this option is selected, the user will be required to enter the password in order to export the configuration. This is a Low Level operation, Webconfig interface allows for an easy method of exporting the configuration from the active server.

  • Page 38: Search For Running Processes

    MAGNUM User Manual Figure 4-48: Server Processes Page 4.4.11. Search for Running Processes Selecting the Search Processes menu item enables the user to search for the running processes. When this option is selected, the user will be prompted to enter a password in the Search Processes dialog box.

  • Page 39: Control Server Process

    Control Process screen will appear as shown in Figure 4-51. The user can toggle through the various control processes to view the specific process details or stop the process from running. This should only be used with the support of Evertz Technical personnel. Figure 4-51: Control Processes Page 27 Revision 1.2.2...

  • Page 40: Terminate Process

    Terminate Process screen will appear as shown in Figure 4-53. This should only be used with the support of Evertz Technical personnel. To return to the main Server Debugging screen toggle to the Exit option and press <enter>.

  • Page 41: About This Server

    Selecting the About option from the main menu will display the current Server, Configshell and Kernel version. Figure 4-54: About… 4.6. LOGOUT To safely logout of the MAGNUM Server Configuration tool, toggle to the Logout option and then select the OK button. Page 29 Revision 1.2.2...

  • Page 42: Operating The Magnum Server

    5. OPERATING THE MAGNUM SERVER 5.1. REQUIREMENTS FOR USING THE WEB CONFIG TOOL 1. Ensure the MAGNUM Server is installed and operational, and the IP Address is set correctly. 2. Ensure the computer is attached to the same network as the MAGNUM Server.

  • Page 43: Widget Selector Menu

    MAGNUM User Manual 5.3. WIDGET SELECTOR MENU The user can access the Widget Selector menu by clicking on the button. A panel will appear at the bottom of the page as illustrated in Figure 5-2. Figure 5-2: Widgets Selector Menu The menu enables the user to select the following widgets for display: Devices, Satellites, Panels, and Routes.

  • Page 44: Satellites Widget

    3 Party Router/Control System that Magnum may be interfacing with. The widget is also used to present the user with Names updates from the 3...

  • Page 45: Routes Widget

    Selecting the Routes icon will launch the Routes widget as illustrated in Figure 5-6. The Routes widget provides the user with a heads-up view of the current routes that are being made on the Magnum Control System. The route information is presented using the Global Names as defined in the Magnum Control System Names page.

  • Page 46: Figure 5-6: Routes Widget

    MAGNUM User Manual Figure 5-6: Routes Widget The user can move the Routes widget anywhere on the page by clicking on the widget and then dragging it to the desired location. The user can also resize the widget by dragging the window’s bottom right corner.

  • Page 47: Configuring The System

    Server License field will read “License Valid”; if a license is invalid or missing it will be indicated in this column. The License Virtual Panels column identifies the number of virtual panels that can connect to MAGNUM Server at one time. To access the server screen: 1.

  • Page 48: Figure 5-9: Add Server

    MAGNUM User Manual 3. To add a new server, click on the Add button and an Add Server dialog box will appear, as shown in Figure 5-9. Figure 5-9: Add Server 4. To add a new server, enter a unique server name and IP address into the fields provided. Once the information is entered, select the ADD button to add the server to the Server List.

  • Page 49: Figure 5-11: Changes Dialog Screen

    MAGNUM User Manual Figure 5-11: Changes Dialog Screen 7. To upload the changes to the server, select the Commit Changes button. Figure 5-12: Committing Changes Window Page 37 Revision 1.2.2...

  • Page 50: Defining The Routing Devices

    MAGNUM User Manual 5.4.2. Defining the Routing Devices 1. From the SYSTEM drop down menu, select the Devices option. 2. The Devices screen shown in Figure 5-13 will enable the user to Add, Delete, or Group devices. To group the devices displayed in the devices list, select the Group By… drop down menu.

  • Page 51: Figure 5-14: Group By "Type

    MAGNUM User Manual Figure 5-14: Group By “Type” Page 39 Revision 1.2.2...

  • Page 52: Figure 5-15: Group By "Location

    MAGNUM User Manual Figure 5-15: Group By “Location” Page 40 Revision 1.2.2...

  • Page 53: Figure 5-16: Server: Devices Tab

    MAGNUM User Manual 4. To add a new device, select the Add button. An Add Device screen will appear enabling the user to choose a device to add using the “Select a Device Type” drop down menu. Once the device type is selected, the corresponding device fields will appear which enable the user to enter the router parameters.

  • Page 54: Figure 5-17: Adding A Multiviewer Device

    MAGNUM User Manual 5. Adding a multiviewer device: PARAMETER DESCRIPTION Device Type The multiviewer type to be controlled. Short Name The name used to reference the multiviewer device Long Name A more descriptive title for the device. The network information of multiviewer that is required for the server to...
  • Page 55 MAGNUM User Manual 6. Adding a router by entering information in the Required and Optional information fields. Below is a list of the parameters and a description of their function: PARAMETER DESCRIPTION Device Type The router type to be controlled.

  • Page 56: Figure 5-18: Device Filter

    Tip: Remember your changes will not be lost, even if the web browser is closed. They  will be stored in the web host portion of the MAGNUM server, but will not be applied to the system until you select the “Upload Required” icon and click the “Commit Changes”...

  • Page 57: Edit Device Layout

    MAGNUM User Manual 11. If changes are required for device communication, the Advanced tab can be used to customize how Magnum communicates with a device. The Advanced tab should be used with the assistance of Evertz Server personnel. Figure 5-20: Edit Device Window – Advanced Tab 5.4.3.

  • Page 58: Figure 5-21: Eqx Layout - Slots Layout

    MAGNUM User Manual Figure 5-21: EQX Layout – Slots Layout To search for a device layout, use the filter toolbar to sort through the list of layouts. Enter a property into one of the blank fields or use the drop down menu to narrow down your search. As you type or select an item, the list of devices will be narrowed down to display only the properties that match the data being entered.

  • Page 59: Figure 5-23: Eqx - Source Order Tab

    MAGNUM User Manual Figure 5-23: EQX – Source Order Tab To search for a source device, use the filter toolbar to sort through the list of devices. Enter a property into one of the blank fields or use the drop down menu to narrow down your search. As you type or select an item, the list of devices will be narrowed down to display only the properties that match the data being entered.

  • Page 60: Figure 5-25: Eqx - Destination Order Tab

    MAGNUM User Manual Figure 5-25: EQX – Destination Order Tab To search for a device, use the filter toolbar to sort through the list of destination devices. Enter a property into one of the blank fields or use the drop down menu to narrow down your search. As you type or select an item, the list of devices will be narrowed down to display only the properties that match the data being entered.

  • Page 61: Figure 5-27: Eqx - Tielines

    MAGNUM User Manual The Tielines tab allows the user to define the XLINK connections from the router cross-points to the VIPX or MVPX rear plates. For a split cable connection the user defines the connections using the Link to A and Link to B cells.

  • Page 62: Xenon Layout

    MAGNUM User Manual 5.4.3.2. Xenon Layout The user can edit a Xenon device layout by selecting the icon. A new window will open where the user can update the device’s layout. The device layout page is used to define special cards such as XLINK outputs cards provide XLINK outputs for multiviewer connections.

  • Page 63: Emr Layout

    Audio Router. In Magnum 1.3.0 and above there are changes to how the audio systems are defined in the server, and how the routing occurs from a user interface. The AVIP/AVOP audio system appears as part of a large flat audio router where the individual ports can be named, and the names are not inherited from the video level.

  • Page 64: Figure 5-31: Add Device

    MAGNUM User Manual The EMR Device is then created using the Add Device dialog box on the Devices Page. The default Primary IP address of the EMR (127.0.0.1:6555) is used and should not be changed. All EMR Cards at one location are added to a single EMR Device, regardless of frame layout. In situations where there are multiple EMRs in Multiple Locations (Such as two mobile trucks where the B unit is not always connected to the A truck) a second EMR Device is added with another IP address (127.0.0.1:6556).

  • Page 65: Figure 5-32: Emr Layout

    MAGNUM User Manual Figure 5-32: EMR Layout Page 53 Revision 1.2.2...

  • Page 66: Figure 5-33: Add Existing Device

    MAGNUM User Manual Figure 5-33: Add Existing Device Page 54 Revision 1.2.2...

  • Page 67: Figure 5-34: Slots Tab

    MAGNUM User Manual Figure 5-34: Slots Tab Other EMR Devices (Input Modules, Output Modules, ADMXs) are then added to the EMR device using the Add Devices button in the EMR Layout Page. Available EMR devices appear in the drop down list when selecting the “Select a Device Type”...

  • Page 68: Figure 5-35: Add Device

    MAGNUM User Manual PARAMETER DESCRIPTION Device Type The router type to be controlled. Short Name The name used to build default names for source destinations and tielines. Long Name A more descriptive title for the device. Define the number of the inputs available on the audio device to be...

  • Page 69: Figure 5-36: Select Admx

    MAGNUM User Manual Figure 5-36: Select ADMX The Source Order tab allows the user to see the logical port order of sources for the EMR device as defined within Magnum. Page 57 Revision 1.2.2...

  • Page 70: Figure 5-37: Source Order Tab

    MAGNUM User Manual Figure 5-37: Source Order Tab The Destination Order tab allows the user to see the logical port order of sources for the EMR device as defined within Magnum. Page 58 Revision 1.2.2...

  • Page 71: Figure 5-38: Destination Order Tab

    MAGNUM User Manual Figure 5-38: Destination Order Tab Since the AVIP/AVOP system is part of the flat EMR audio router, routes from an AVIP’s audio ports are actually EMR sources, and routes to an AVOPs audio ports are actually EMR Destinations. The correlation between the AVIP or AVOP and EMR is seen in the EMR Device Layout, under the Source or Destination tab.

  • Page 72: Adding Virtual Devices

    MAGNUM User Manual Figure 5-39: Tielines Tab 5.4.3.4. Adding Virtual Devices To create a virtual device, navigate to the SYSTEM menu and select the Devices menu item. From the Devices page select the Virtual tab. The Virtual Device Management page will appear enabling the user to add virtual devices.

  • Page 73: Figure 5-40: Virtual Device Management Tab

    MAGNUM User Manual Figure 5-40: Virtual Device Management Tab 2. Use the button to add a new virtual device. To remove a virtual device select an item from the Virtual Router drop down list and hit the button. 3. Once a physical device is selected and a virtual device is created, use the right and left arrows to move the DSTs and SRCs to and from the Virtual device.

  • Page 74: Figure 5-41: Destinations And Sources Added To Virtual Hardware

    MAGNUM User Manual Figure 5-41: Destinations and Sources Added to Virtual Hardware 4. To re-arrange the order of a destination or source, select the item in the field, and use the green up and down arrows on the right hand side of the screen to re-arrange the item in the list.

  • Page 75: Establishing Tielines

    MAGNUM User Manual 5.4.4. Establishing Tielines There are two Tieline types that can be created in the MAGNUM server: 1. A Normal tieline is added to a pool that can be utilized by any device downstream depending on availability. 2. A Reserved tieline is used to create a tieline group for downstream destinations and is NOT part of a pool.

  • Page 76: Figure 5-44: Add Tieline Dialog Box

    MAGNUM User Manual Figure 5-44: Add Tieline Dialog Box 3. The Add Tieline screen enables the user to choose the upstream (From) and downstream (To) of each tieline. It also enables the user to reserve the tieline for a given destination. It is not required but it is recommended that the user enter a Name into the Name field to easily identify the tieline.

  • Page 77: Global Source Availability

    MAGNUM User Manual 6. To remove a tieline, place a check mark in the box beside the tieline or tielines you wish to remove and then select the Delete button 7. To sort or filter the tielines, enter a property into one of the blank fields at the top. As you type, the list of tielines will be narrowed down to display only the ones that match the property being entered.

  • Page 78: Figure 5-46: Global Src Availability

    MAGNUM User Manual Figure 5-46: Global SRC Availability 4. To add a source to the selected destination, place a check mark beside the source that you wish to add (the source will be highlighted green when it is available). To remove a source from the selected destination, remove the check mark or leave the box blank beside the source that you do not want available (the source will be highlighted white when it is unavailable).

  • Page 79: Figure 5-48: Reverse Lookup Selection

    MAGNUM User Manual Figure 5-48: Reverse Lookup Selection 6. Selecting a reverse lookup option will open the Destination Availability dialog box as shown in Figure 5-49. The dialog box will display all the available destinations for the selected source. Figure 5-49: Reverse Destination Availability Lookup Dialog Box 7.

  • Page 80: Defining Subscriptions

    MAGNUM User Manual TIP: Sources from all routers that a given destination MAY have access to will  appear in the list. (Meaning if tielines exist connecting the selected DST to an upstream router all SRCs on both the local and upstream router will appear in the SRCs lists).

  • Page 81: Setting Mirrored Destinations

    MAGNUM User Manual Figure 5-51: Add Subscription Dialog Box 3. The Subscriptions will be added to the main subscription list. To remove a subscription, place a checkmark in the box beside the item you wish to remove and select the Delete button.

  • Page 82: Figure 5-53: Add Mirror Dialog Box

    MAGNUM User Manual 2. To create a new mirror group, select the Add button in the Mirror Groups window. An Add Mirror dialog box will appear enabling the user to create a new mirror, as shown in Figure 5-53. Enter a unique mirror name into the Name field and then select the Add button. Once you have finished adding all the desired mirror groups, select the Done button to apply changes to the mirror groups.

  • Page 83: Port Labels

    MAGNUM User Manual Figure 5-55: Add To Mirror Dialog Box 7. The Mirror Name will be listed in the Assigned Mirror Group column beside the corresponding destination. To remove a destination from a mirror group, place a check mark beside the destination and then select the Remove from Group(s) button.

  • Page 84: Figure 5-57: Port Labels

    MAGNUM User Manual Figure 5-57: Port Labels 1. The user can import or export port labels using the Import/Export function. To import port labels, navigate to the port labels page and select the Import/Export button. When the Import/Export CSV dialog box appears, select the Browse button and navigate to the desired file. Select the Open button in the dialog box and then click the Import button once the file is listed in the file field.

  • Page 85: Figure 5-59: Opening Labels.csv Dialog Box

    MAGNUM User Manual 2. To export a port label, select the Export button. The following dialog box will appear, as shown in Figure 5-59. Microsoft Office Excel is the default program that the .csv file will open in and export to.
  • Page 86  Please note that the keyboard copy (Ctrl + C) and paste (Ctrl + V) control can be used globally on almost any cell in the MAGNUM Server Interface.  Once complete be sure to click on the “Upload Required” icon to upload any changes.

  • Page 87: Port Attributes

    MAGNUM User Manual 5.4.9. Port Attributes Selecting the Port Attributes menu item from the SYSTEM drop down menu allows the user to config port attributes such as SD or HD, which can then be used by the control system to determine if a conversion device is required for that route.

  • Page 88: Figure 5-62: Import/Export Csv Dialog Box

    MAGNUM User Manual Figure 5-62: Import/Export CSV Dialog Box 2. To export a port attributes table, select the Export button. The following dialog box will appear, as shown in Figure 5-63. Microsoft Office Excel is the default program that the .csv file will open in and export to.

  • Page 89: Figure 5-65: Port Attributes - Destinations

    MAGNUM User Manual Figure 5-65: Port Attributes – Destinations Page 77 Revision 1.2.2...

  • Page 90: Port Properties

    MAGNUM User Manual 5.4.10. Port Properties Selecting the Port Properties menu item from the SYSTEM drop down menu allows the user to configure port properties for multiviewer devices such as Protocol IDs, Audio channels and levels, Data Services, etc. Figure 5-66: Port Properties Page 78 Revision 1.2.2...

  • Page 91: Figure 5-67: Spigot Properties Tab

    MAGNUM User Manual The Spigot Properties tab, as illustrated in Figure 5-67, enables the user to set Aspect Ratio, Protocol ID and Trigger Sources as well as enable/disable Trigger Source Types. Figure 5-67: Spigot Properties Tab The Audio Setup tab, as illustrated in Figure 5-68, enables the user to configure various audio parameters such as audio type, group, level bar and phase bar type, PPM type, error region, reference level.

  • Page 92: Figure 5-69: Data Services Tab

    MAGNUM User Manual Figure 5-69: Data Services Tab The Crop Setup tab, as illustrated in Figure 5-70, allows the user to set crop values. Figure 5-70: Crop Setup Tab The Nielsen Monitoring tab, as illustrated in Figure 5-71, enables the user to enter a remote IP address, and select an audio channel and code type.

  • Page 93: Virtual Ports

    MAGNUM User Manual Figure 5-72: I/O Settings 5.4.11. Virtual Ports Selecting the Virtual Ports menu item from the SYSTEM drop down menu allows the user to add virtual destinations and virtual sources. Virtual sources are a method of creating sources that span levels and frames.

  • Page 94: Figure 5-73: Virtual Sources

    MAGNUM User Manual Figure 5-73: Virtual Sources Page 82 Revision 1.2.2...

  • Page 95: Figure 5-74: Import/Export Csv Dialog Box

    MAGNUM User Manual 1. The user can import or export a virtual port using the Import/Export function. To import a virtual source, navigate to the virtual ports page and select the Import/Export button. When the Import/Export CSV dialog box appears, select the Browse button and navigate to the desired file.

  • Page 96: Figure 5-76: Add Virtual Port

    MAGNUM User Manual Figure 5-76: Add Virtual Port 4. To add a level to the source or destination, select the Add Level button. An Add Level dialog box will appear enabling the user to enter a unique level name into the Name field. Once all the desired levels have been entered select the Done button.

  • Page 97: Figure 5-78: Reverse Lookup

     Please note that the keyboard copy (Ctrl + C) and paste (Ctrl + V) control can be used globally on almost any cell in the MAGNUM Server Interface.  Once complete be sure to click on the “Upload Required” icon to upload any changes.

  • Page 98: Assigning Names

    MAGNUM User Manual 5.5. ASSIGNING NAMES A NameSet allows the user to create multiple names for the same source or destination within the system. To assign names to organize the sources and destinations select the Names item from the main toolbar.

  • Page 99: Figure 5-80: Auto-Generate Names Dialog Box

    MAGNUM User Manual Figure 5-80: Auto-Generate Names Dialog Box b. The user can assign a category which will be used in the naming process when the names are generated. Select a category from the drop down menu. If a category does not exist or if you would like to create a new category, select the New…...

  • Page 100: Figure 5-81: Import/Export Csv For Name Sets

    MAGNUM User Manual Figure 5-81: Import/Export CSV for Name Sets 4. To export a CSV file, select the Export button. The information displayed in the current name set list will be exported to an excel CSV file as shown in Figure 5-82.

  • Page 101: Figure 5-82: Name Sets Exported To Csv File

    MAGNUM User Manual Figure 5-82: Name Sets Exported to CSV File 5. Name Sync button has been replaced by the Magnum module, Names. This module when installed and configured will publish names to the Satellite dashboard widget for viewing and accepting the name updates.

  • Page 102: Destinations Tab

    MAGNUM User Manual 5.5.2. Destinations Tab To create Names for the destinations, navigate to the Destinations tab. 1. Select a device from the Device drop down menu. The device list will populate in the destinations tab. Figure 5-83: Names Destinations Tab 2.

  • Page 103: Figure 5-84: Auto-Generate Names - Destinations

    MAGNUM User Manual Figure 5-84: Auto-Generate Names - Destinations b. The user can assign a category which will be used in the naming process when the names are generated. Select a category from the drop down menu. If a category does not exist or if you would like to create a new category, select the New…...

  • Page 104: Adding A Nameset

    MAGNUM User Manual 3. To import or export a CSV file, select the Import/Export button. To import a file, select the Browse button and then navigate to the appropriate CSV file. Once the file is selected, click on the Import button and the data will be imported to the name set list.

  • Page 105: Categories Tab

    MAGNUM User Manual 5.5.4. Categories Tab The Categories tab enables the user to create and view nameset categories. A category is a prefix; it allows the user to quickly locate sources or destinations by using prefix keys on the control panel (i.e. CP- 2200E/CP2232E/CP2116E).

  • Page 106: Configuring The Interfaces

    Delete button. 5.6. CONFIGURING THE INTERFACES The MAGNUM Server based router control system has many advanced features. One of the most powerful is the ability to generate Profiles for panels. These profiles are essentially a collection of sources and destinations along with a new set of aliases for those sources and destinations.

  • Page 107: Figure 5-90: Add Multi-Profile Panel

    MAGNUM User Manual The following table provides descriptions of the toolbar button functions for the Multi-Profile Tab: Icon Description Add: To add a multi-profile panel, select the Add button from the main toolbar. An Add Multi-Profile Panel dialog box will appear as shown in Figure 5-90.

  • Page 108: Editing A Multi-Profile Interface

    MAGNUM User Manual Figure 5-91: Make Like Dialog Box 5.6.1.1. Editing a Multi-Profile Interface The following procedure will describe how to edit a multi-profile interface. The editing of the multi-profile interface is used to assign created profiles for access when this panel issued. If a multi-profile interface only has three of five profiles, only those three profiles will be presented to the user at the panel.
  • Page 109 MAGNUM User Manual 4. The Sources tab provides two top level menu options which include; Import/Export and Editing Mode: Menu Option Description The user can import or export the source / destination availability for a select profile using the Import/Export function.

  • Page 110: Figure 5-92: Interface Layout - Sources

    MAGNUM User Manual Figure 5-92: Interface Layout – Sources 6. Next, toggle to the Destinations tab as shown in Figure 5-93, and perform the same functions as described above for editing the sources tab. Figure 5-93: Interface Layout – Destinations Page 98 Revision 1.2.2...

  • Page 111: Figure 5-94: Interface Layout - Search Labels

    MAGNUM User Manual 7. The Search Labels tab allows the user to add and remove Source and Destination labels available to the selected profile. The Labels available and the assignment to available ports are done on the Port Labels page. If Search Labels are used they override selections made in the Category Tab.

  • Page 112: Figure 5-95: Interface Layout - Categories

    MAGNUM User Manual Figure 5-95: Interface Layout – Categories 9. To modify the profile settings, select the Settings tab. The profile settings for the selected profile will be displayed as shown in Figure 5-96. Figure 5-96: Interface Layout - Settings Page 100 Revision 1.2.2...
  • Page 113 Use this profile for Name Push: Placing a check mark in this box will force name updates from the MAGNUM server onto a device that supports local name updates. g. Use Tieline Attributes: Placing a check mark in this box will allow the panel to present the user with an attribute selection in order to use a specific tieline for a route.

  • Page 114: Single-Profile

    MAGNUM User Manual 5.6.2. Single-Profile The Single-Profile tab enables the user to view, add, edit and delete Single-Profile interfaces. Figure 5-97: Single-Profile The following table provides descriptions of the toolbar button functions for the Single-Profile Tab: Icon Description Add: To add a single-profile panel, select the Add button from the main toolbar.

  • Page 115: Editing A Single Profile

    MAGNUM User Manual Figure 5-98: Add Single-Profile Panel Dialog Box Figure 5-99: Make Like Dialog Box To search for a particular panel, use the filter toolbar to sort through the list of panels. Enter a property into one of the blank fields or use the drop down menu to narrow down your search. As you type or select an item, the list of devices will be narrowed down to display only the properties that match the data being entered.

  • Page 116: Figure 5-101: Single Profile - Sources Tab

    MAGNUM User Manual 2. An Interface Layout screen will appear identifying the name of the single profile panel that you selected, as shown in Figure 5-101. The Interface Layout screen enables the user to assign sources and destinations to the control panel buttons. This screen also allows the user to configure the key settings, panel reset settings, sub-panel defaults, joystick ports and key colours, which will be later discussed in the manual.

  • Page 117: Figure 5-102: Right Click Menu For Interfaces

    MAGNUM User Manual • Make Unavailable: Selecting this feature will make the source unavailable and remove it from the current display. If a source is made unavailable, it cannot be referenced to the control panel. • Insert Blank: Selecting this option will insert a blank source row and control panel key.

  • Page 118: Figure 5-103: Re-Order Availability - Drap & Drop Multiple Items

    MAGNUM User Manual Figure 5-103: Re-order Availability – Drap & Drop Multiple Items 5. Using the Key Settings window (located on the right side of the screen and shown in Figure 5-104), the user can assign a specific source to a particular control panel key. Highlight a key on the control panel by selecting the panel button with your mouse;...
  • Page 119 Data menu will adjust to accommodate the data related to the button type. For example, if the button Type is set to Destination, then the Data may be set to MAGNUM- DST-0008. The Legend function enables the user to uniquely label the button. Type a name...
  • Page 120 MAGNUM User Manual The following is a list of buttons that are used to configure the Control Panel. Description Button This will clear the preset string and add the name field string defined for this Add String key to it.

  • Page 121: Figure 5-105: Panel Reset Selection

    MAGNUM User Manual Primary Menu Allows access to a primary menu. Secondary Menu Allows access to a secondary menu. Setup Allows access to the Setup menu. Source Takes this source to a currently selected source. Allows the user to create a chop between two sources at a pre-determined Source Chop rate.

  • Page 122: Figure 5-106: 'Panel Reset' Setting Window

    MAGNUM User Manual Figure 5-106: ‘Panel Reset’ Setting Window 8. To configure the sub-panel defaults, navigate to the Subpanel Defaults window and use the window to configure your settings. Parameter Description Subpanel Use the Subpanel drop down menu to select the sub-panel number.

  • Page 123: Figure 5-108: Joystick Ports Window

    MAGNUM User Manual 9. To configure the joystick ports, expand the Joystick Ports window and configure your settings using the parameters listed below: Parameter Description Port Use the Port drop down menu to select the port number. Use the Levels menu to select the level that you wish to assign to the Level(s) joystick.

  • Page 124: Figure 5-109: Key Colors Window

    MAGNUM User Manual 10. To configure the button key colors, expand the Key Colors window and configure your settings using the parameters listed below: Parameter Description This parameter enables the user to set the key colors for the source buttons. To set the Off color, highlight the Source Off key and then select a color from the palette.

  • Page 125: Figure 5-110: Interface Layout Menu

    MAGNUM User Manual 11. The control menu at the top of the screen enables the user to navigate the menu structure created for the Interface. Table 5-4 will describe the functions of the menu, as shown in Figure 5-110: Figure 5-110: Interface Layout Menu...

  • Page 126: Editing Multiple Interfaces Simultaneously

    MAGNUM User Manual 12. If you wish to configure the destinations on the interface, select the Destinations tab from the Interface Layout screen, as shown in Figure 5-111 and follow the same procedures to edit destinations as outlined above for sources.

  • Page 127: Figure 5-113: Multiple Panel Interface Layout

    MAGNUM User Manual 3. The Interface Layout screen will appear enabling the user to edit all of the selected panels at once. Edit the panels using the same instructions as listed in section 5.6.2.1. Figure 5-113: Multiple Panel Interface Layout 4.

  • Page 128: Figure 5-114: Availability - 'Uncommon' In Multi-Panel Selection

    MAGNUM User Manual Figure 5-114: Availability – ‘Uncommon’ in Multi-Panel Selection 5. To review the panels that you have selected, select the paper scroll icon at the top of the screen beside the ‘multiple panels’ text. Selecting this icon will display a Panel List dialog box (as shown in Figure 5-115) that lists all of the panels in the selected group.

  • Page 129: Symphony

    MAGNUM User Manual 5.6.3. Symphony The Symphony section enables the user to setup the Symphony protocol for 3 party access. The user can select a previously created profile and assign it to the Symphony interface from the Profile Availability selection box. The sources and destinations contained within the profile will be made available to the 3 party system for control using the Symphony protocol.

  • Page 130: Quartz

    Selecting the Quartz menu item from the INTERFACES menu enables the user to configure a Quartz interface to the MAGNUM Server that acts like a Quartz device. Quartz is an integer based protocol, the integers are derived from the order column within the configured Quartz interface.

  • Page 131: Level Map

    MAGNUM User Manual Figure 5-118: Add Interface Dialog Box To create a new quartz interface, follow the instructions listed below: 1. The user can add a quartz interface by entering a unique identifier name into the Name field. 2. In the Port field, enter the port that will be used for the Quartz interface.

  • Page 132: Magnum Tab

    MAGNUM User Manual 5.6.5. Magnum Tab Selecting the Magnum menu item from the INTERFACES menu enables the user to configure a Magnum Protocol interface into to the MAGNUM Server. This is a JSON RPC protocol interface. Figure 5-120: Magnum Tab...

  • Page 133: Level Map

    To create a new quartz interface, follow the instructions listed below: 6. The user can add a Magnum interface by entering a unique identifier name into the Name field. 7. In the Port field, enter the port that will be used for the Magnum interface.

  • Page 134: Profile Management

    MAGNUM User Manual 5.6.6. Profile Management The Profile Management section enables the user to create, edit or remove profiles. A profile is a list of sources, destinations and a nameset which can be applied to panels, protocol interfaces etc. Figure 5-123: Profile Management Page 122 Revision 1.2.2...

  • Page 135: Figure 5-124: Add Profile

    MAGNUM User Manual Icon Description Add: To add a profile, select the Add button from the main toolbar. An Add Profile dialog box will appear as shown in Figure 5-124. Edit: To edit profile(s), place a check mark in the box beside the profile(s) that you wish to edit and then select the edit icon.

  • Page 136: Editing A Single Profile

    MAGNUM User Manual 5.6.6.1. Editing a Single Profile The following section will describe how to edit a single profile. 1. To edit a profile, select the edit icon beside the corresponding profile that you wish to edit, as shown in Figure 5-126.

  • Page 137: Figure 5-127: Edit Profile - Sources Tab

    MAGNUM User Manual Figure 5-127: Edit Profile – Sources Tab 4. The user can use the Nameset Name drop down menu to select and load another Nameset. Once the Nameset is loaded the user can to edit the sources to be available or unavailable.

  • Page 138: Figure 5-128: Edit Profile - Destinations Tab

    MAGNUM User Manual Figure 5-128: Edit Profile – Destinations Tab 6. The Search Labels tab allows the user to add and remove Source and Destination labels available to the selected profile. The Labels available and the assignment to available ports are done on the Port Labels page.

  • Page 139: Figure 5-129: Edit Profile - Search Labels Tab

    MAGNUM User Manual Figure 5-129: Edit Profile – Search Labels Tab 7. The user can also add a new category or edit one of the current categories associated with the selected profile. Select the Category tab to edit the category settings; the Source Categories will be listed on the left side of the screen and the Destination Categories will be listed on the right side of the screen.

  • Page 140: Figure 5-130: Edit Profile - Categories Tab

    MAGNUM User Manual Figure 5-130: Edit Profile - Categories Tab 8. To modify the profile settings, select the Settings tab. The profile settings for the selected profile will be displayed as shown in Figure 5-131. Page 128 Revision 1.2.2...

  • Page 141: Figure 5-131: Edit Profile - Settings

    MAGNUM User Manual Figure 5-131: Edit Profile - Settings 9. Below is a list of the parameters that can be edited in the settings tab: a. Set Password: The Set Password field enables the user to assign a password to the selected profile.

  • Page 142: Simultaneously Editing Multiple Profiles

    Use this Profile for Name Push: Place a check mark in this box, to force the name updates from the MAGNUM server onto a device that supports local name updates. h. Use Tieline Attributes: Place a check mark in this box, to allow the panel to present the user with an attribute selection in order to use a specific tieline for a route.

  • Page 143: Figure 5-132: Selecting Multiple Profiles

    MAGNUM User Manual Figure 5-132: Selecting Multiple Profiles 3. The Edit Profile: multiple profiles page will appear and the user will be presented with a list of Sources and Destinations. The user can change the availability of the Sources and Destinations by single clicking the desired row.

  • Page 144: Viewing Reports

    MAGNUM User Manual Figure 5-133: Editing Multiple Profiles 5. If you are unhappy with the changes you have made to the profile, you can revert back to the original profile settings by selecting the Revert button at the top right of the screen.

  • Page 145: Tieline Reports

    MAGNUM User Manual 5.7.1. Tieline Reports Using the Reports drop down menu, navigate to the Tielines menu item. There is a report for tieline usage which, amongst other things; displays a tieline, what source is on it and who is currently using it.

  • Page 146: Devices Report

    MAGNUM User Manual 5.7.2. Devices Report Selecting the Devices menu item from the REPORTS drop down menu will display the current device information. The report for the Devices will display the device name, related components and the status of the device (whether it is connected or not). If changes were made but are not displayed, press the REFRESH button to retrieve the latest information.

  • Page 147: Subscription Report

    MAGNUM User Manual 5.7.3. Subscription Report Selecting the Subscriptions menu item from the REPORTS drop down menu will display the current device information. The report for the subscriptions will display the subscription name, level, subscribed destination(s) and the subscribed source. If changes were made but are not displayed, press the REFRESH button to retrieve the latest information.

  • Page 148: Panels Report

    REFRESH button to retrieve the latest information. Figure 5-138: Panels Reports Tab 5.8. CONTROLS The user can use the Quick Route or Advanced Route pages to route the destination and sources using the MAGNUM Web Configuration Tool. Figure 5-139: Controls Menu Page 136 Revision 1.2.2...

  • Page 149: Quick Routes

    MAGNUM User Manual 5.8.1. Quick Routes To access quick routes, select the Quick Routes option from the CONTROLS menu. The Quick Single Route page will appear enabling the user to select a profile, destination, source and level. 1. From the Profile drop down menu select one of the profiles from the list to filter and use names and available sources/destinations that are contained within that profile.

  • Page 150: Advanced Routes

    MAGNUM User Manual 5.8.2. Advanced Routes The Advanced routes page displays the status of all cross-points for the entire system at a current point in time. Upon selecting the Advanced Routes menu option from the CONTROLS drop down menu, the advanced routes screen will appear as shown in Figure 5-141.

  • Page 151: Figure 5-142: Route Tools Dialog Box

    MAGNUM User Manual Copy: Selecting this button will copy the selected cell value onto the next line. Route Tools: Place a check mark beside the destinations that you wish to route on and then select the Route Tools button. A dialog box will appear as illustrated in Figure 5-142. The tool...

  • Page 152: Salvos Builder

    MAGNUM User Manual Figure 5-144: Advanced Routes – Virtual Tab 5.8.3. Salvos Builder To access the Salvos Builder, navigate to the CONTROL menu and select the Salvos Builder from the drop down menu. 1. Select a salvo from the salvo folder on the left hand side of the screen. Depending on the salvo selected, the physical destination information for that salvo will be displayed under the Physical tab on the right.

  • Page 153: Figure 5-145: Salvos Builder

    Delete: To remove a salvo from the salvo folder, highlight the salvo in the list and select the delete icon. Fire Salvo: Executes the selected salvo on the MAGNUM Server. Table 5-9: Salvo Menu Controls Page 141 Revision 1.2.2...

  • Page 154: Table 5-10: Salvo Toolbar Controls

    MAGNUM User Manual 3. The Physical tab on the left side of the screen enables the user to configure the destinations for the selected salvo. Icon Description Fill Table: Selecting this button enables the user to refresh the current routes for the entire table with the latest destination information extracted from the selected salvo.

  • Page 155: Building A Salvo

    MAGNUM User Manual Figure 5-147: Salvo Filter Toolbar 5.8.3.1. Building a Salvo 1. To build a salvo, select a profile from the profile drop down menu, and the Nameset and salvo availability for that profile will be displayed on the main screen, as shown in Figure 5-148.

  • Page 156: Figure 5-150: Saving The Salvo

    MAGNUM User Manual 3. Use the up and down arrows to toggle to the desired source and then select the source. Once you have selected the source, the Video column will populate with the video information for the selected source.

  • Page 157: Figure 5-152: Selected Salvo Contents

    MAGNUM User Manual Figure 5-152: Selected Salvo Contents 7. Pressing the New button will clear the salvo from the screen and return the user back to the selected profile’s list of destinations so that new salvos can be created. Any available salvos will be listed in the left window and can be viewed by selecting the salvo name.

  • Page 158: Multiviewer

    MAGNUM User Manual 5.8.4. Multiviewer To access the Multiviewer page, navigate to the CONTROL menu and select Multiviewer from the drop down menu. The Multiviewer page will open as illustrated in Figure 5-154. This page allows the user to view the layouts are maybe present on multiviewer outputs. The Multiviewer control page will display layouts that have been created and saved in the Maestro Design Tool as “Scripts”.

  • Page 159: Server Administration

    When using multiple users in Magnum system, users can lock pages so that other cannot make changes at the same time to the same properties. The “Lock” icon in the top right corner of the Magnum Web interface allows users to lock page. If another user is on same page the lock icon will flash and a user notification will appear.

  • Page 160: Figure 5-156: Add User Dialog Box

    MAGNUM User Manual Figure 5-156: Add User Dialog Box 2. Once all the fields are filled in, select the Add button. If you have added all the desired users, select the Done button to save the changes and return back to the main User Management screen.

  • Page 161: Creating Group Accounts

    MAGNUM Server.  Display Name: This name will be shown as your group username when you are logged into the MAGNUM server. It will be displayed in the top right hand corner beside the logout button. Page 149...

  • Page 162: Figure 5-160: Add User Dialog Box

    MAGNUM User Manual Figure 5-160: Add User Dialog Box 7. Once all the fields are filled in, select the Add button. If you have added all the desired groups, select the Done button to save the changes and return back to the main User Management screen.

  • Page 163: Configuration Management

    MAGNUM User Manual  Once complete be sure to click on the “Upload Required” icon to upload any changes. 5.9.3. Configuration Management The Configuration Management section enables the user to download the configuration. The configuration Management page will keep the 100 most recent snapshots.

  • Page 164: Figure 5-164: Filter Toolbar

    MAGNUM User Manual Please Note: Using the reset button will completely delete all router control system  information including deleting all routers, panels, names, tielines, all configuration information. Do not use this button unless it is your intent to completely delete your entire system and start from absolutely no configuration.

  • Page 165: Setting The Preferences

    MAGNUM User Manual Figure 5-166: Opening config.zf Window 5.9.4. Setting the Preferences The Preference settings screen enables the user to change the colour scheme and branding options of the MAGNUM Server interface. Figure 5-167: Preference Settings Page 153 Revision 1.2.2...

  • Page 166: License Management

    2. If you wish to brand your MAGNUM Server interface with an image or logo, you can upload an image file (ie. .jpeg or .png of your company logo). Click on the Browse… button and navigate to the image you wish to upload.

  • Page 167: Figure 5-168: License Management

    2. A generated number will appear in the Server ID column, as shown highlighted in Figure 5-169. 3. Once the Server ID has been regenerated, the user must submit the ID number to Evertz Service in order to acquire an authorized license.

  • Page 168: Help Tab

    MAGNUM User Manual 5.10. HELP TAB The Help menu displays the current version of the MAGNUM server and retrieve logs. 5.10.1. Viewing the Version Information To view the version information, select the About item from the Help drop down menu. The About screen will display the software version, as shown in Figure 5-170.

  • Page 169: Retrieving Logs

    MAGNUM User Manual 5.10.2. Retrieving Logs To download the server logs, select the Retrieve Logs menu item from the HELP drop down menu. By selecting the Download button the user can download a zip file containing all of the server logs.
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