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  • Page 1 ASTERPIECE ANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    3.3.5 Using DHCP 3.3.6 GPI Macros Mixer ‘ini’ Files 3.4.1 Example HD_MIXER.INI Audio Transitions Frame Store 3.6.1 Frame Delay 3.6.2 Logo generation Internal DVE 3.7.1 DVE Initialisation File © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 2...
  • Page 3 7.5.5 Meter Characteristic 7.5.6 Meter Scale 7.5.7 Line Up 100 7.5.8 Peak Bar Configuring the Source Signals 7.6.1 Router Configuration 7.6.2 Source Names 7.6.3 Pre-roll 104 7.6.4 VTR Sources © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 3...
  • Page 4 PGM Follow Video Path Setup 8.8.1 Configuring the DSKs 8.8.2 DSK Operating Mode 8.8.3 Selecting the Follow Mode 8.8.4 Configuring the DVE Audio Setup 8.9.1 Preset Fader Position © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 4...
  • Page 5 Changing GPI Assignment 9.1.1 GPI Macros Programme Follow Meter Setup System Setup 9.4.1 Reset to Defaults Specification Appendix 1: Audio Mixer tables Contact Details Copyright and Disclaimer © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 5...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    These panels offer a varying range of features, and sizes, and are well established and familiar to a large customer base, therefore easing the introduction of Masterpiece into existing installations. © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 6...

  • Page 7: Hardware

    The power supply’s LEDs will show green if okay or red if failed. © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 7...

  • Page 8: Ventilation

    1.2.2.1 Removing the fan assembly To remove the Fan Assembly, pull the spring-loaded plunger and pull the assembly forward using the case handle. © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 8...

  • Page 9: Board Locations

    4 keyers have a duplicate path through which any external signal may be passed in order that the operator may perform a preview using a signal that is not currently © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 9...

  • Page 10: Audio Path

    The Programme audio output is embedded with the Programme video before leaving the mixer. The clean feed audio output is embedded with the clean feed video before leaving the mixer. © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 10...

  • Page 11: Control Panels

    Mix, fade and wipe transitions Split video and audio transitions DVE preview and control DVE/DSK path configuration Fade to Black and Silence Multi-channel control of up to 6 mixers © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 11...

  • Page 12: Tx510

    This mixer control panel provides the following: 10 source buttons for the PGM and PST busses 14 source buttons for AUX1 buss Setup and control of 2 DSKs © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 12...

  • Page 13: Pc Based 'Masterpiece' Soft Panel

    Split video and audio transitions DVE preview and control DVE/DSK path configuration Fade to Black and Silence Multi-channel control, one mixer for each COM port on the PC © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 13...

  • Page 14: Fader Panel

    L IF T T O Figure 10: TX Master Control Audio Fader Panel The fader panel provides the following: Eight motorised faders for indicating or controlling: Four audio overs PGM audio © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 14...

  • Page 15: Configuring The System

    DSK self or external keying mode Audio gain (+/-12db) control for levels 1 to 4 Audio track shuffling for levels 1 to 4 DVE selection, previewing and switching © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 15...
  • Page 16 Local or External (Aurora) router control Source names (local router only) Destination numbers (local router only) Number of audio levels 1 to 4 DVE/DSK path sequence Fade to Black position © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 16...

  • Page 17: System Interconnections

    Local control requires a direct connection from the mixer ‘router’ RS422 port to the router control port, which must be configured for General Switcher Protocol. This configuration maps the router sources directly to the channel buttons on the mixer © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 17...

  • Page 18: Video Connections

    Programme signal after mixing but before any key signals or DVE moves are applied. These are embedded with clean feed audio, which is a copy of Programme audio before any audio overs are added. © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 18...

  • Page 19: Audio Connections

    Preview output is provided on the mixer. An external DVE unit may be connected and controlled by Masterpiece, currently only the Snell & Wilcox Magic Dave is supported; for this purpose, video in and out connections are provided (EXT DVE), as well as a serial control connection (DVE).
  • Page 20 1 separate AES audio over for each of the 8 audio levels (audio overs 2 to 4 will not function) AES INPUT LEVEL AUDIO OVER Configuration 2 PRO-BEL_AUDIO_2.INI: © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 20...
  • Page 21 Configuration 4 PRO-BEL_AUDIO_4.INI: 2 audio overs for each of the 2 audio levels, all signals are separate AES inputs, including PGM and PST for levels 1 and 2 © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 21...
  • Page 22 Monitor1 and Monitor2 on the control panel; or a single stereo analogue output, in which case only Monitor1 will function. This selection is made using switches on the main mixer card (see section 3.8). © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 22...

  • Page 23: Control Connections

    OR, input to RS422 router (see section 7.6.4) FADER 1 RJ45 RS422 Connection to Fader Panel 1 FADER 2 RJ45 RS422 Connection to Fader Panel 2 © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 23...
  • Page 24 GPIO 1-16 25 PIN D GPI Outputs: Can be configured as ‘channel CONTROL SOCKET Open cues’, ‘bus active’ or ‘pre-roll’. Collector, +5V Off, 0V On © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 24...

  • Page 25: Pin Outs

    BYPASS Normally closed contact BYPASS Normally open contact BYPASS control + 12 Volts Control Panel 1/2 Figure 19: Control panel 1/2Connector Pin Number Function RX + TX - © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 25...
  • Page 26 AES Over 2+ AES Monitor 1- AES Monitor 1+ AES Over 3- AES Over 3+ AES Over 4- AES Over 4+ AES Over 5- AES Over 5+ © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 26...
  • Page 27 Dolby In- Dolby In+ OUT 1- OUT 1+ OUT 2- OUT2+ OUT3- OUT3+ Timecode 9 Way ‘D’ Figure 22: Timecode 9-Way "D" Connector Pin Number Function Timecode+ © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 27...
  • Page 28 GPIO 3 GPIO 4 GPIO 5 GPIO 6 GPIO 7 GPIO 8 GPIO 9 GPIO10 GPIO 11 GPIO 12 GPIO 13 GPIO 14 GPIO 15 GPIO 16 © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 28...
  • Page 29 Figure 24: Mixer/Key RS485 Control 9-way "D" Connector Pin Number Function Mixer/Keyer RS232 Debug 9 Way ‘D’ Figure 25: Mixer/Keyer RS232 Debug 9-way "D" Connector Pin Number Function © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 29...
  • Page 30 GND with an external device that can sink 20 mA. It looks as follows: GPIO - OUT GPIO - IN 168R RS485 on RJ45 Connectors Figure 27: RS485 on RJ45 Connector Pin Number Function - DEVICE Function - CONTROLLER © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 30...
  • Page 31 Function - DEVICE Function - CONTROLLER RJ45 to 9 way ‘D’ Connector adaptor cabling Figure 28: RJ45 to 9-way Connector Pin 9 way ‘D’ Pin RJ45 Function © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 31...

  • Page 32: Control Panel Connections

    By offering pin to pin compatibility with the ICON 8x1 switcher range, they can be used to provide an emergency bypass router facility for the TX 500. © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 32...
  • Page 33 The Automation Port connections provide MIP (manual intervention panel) compatability with legacy Compass/Sectant automation systems. These connections enable any equipment, requiring a closed contact to be interfaced to the panel ‘Automation’ buttons. © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 33...

  • Page 34: Tx 502 Panel Connections

    RS485 In – 9 way ‘D’ type fixed sockets Function Interconnecting cable – wiring detail 15 way plug to 9 way ‘D’ type plug Masterpiece TX502 Panel 1/2 © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 34...

  • Page 35: Audio Fader Panel Connections

    GPI/REM START NOT USED NOT USED NOT USED REMOTE START 1 REMOTE START 2 REMOTE START 3 REMOTE START 4 REMOTE START 5 REMOTE START SW COMMON © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 35...
  • Page 36 SWITCH COMMON SWITCH CATHODE 1 SWITCH CATHODE 2 SWITCH CATHODE 3 SWITCH CATHODE 4 SWITCH CATHODE 5 SWITCH CATHODE 6 SWITCH CATHODE 8 SWITCH CATHODE 7 LED COMMON © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 36...
  • Page 37 FADER COMMON 5 FADER ACTIVE 5 FADER COMMON 6 FADER ACTIVE 6 FADER COMMON 7 FADER ACTIVE 7 FADER COMMON 8 FADER ACTIVE 8 PFL COMMON PFL ACTIVE © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 37...

  • Page 38: Tx-2330 Configuration

    7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 CO NFIG 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 RES ET Figure 30: TX-2330 Control Card Switches and LED's © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 38...
  • Page 39 PGM bus until the next transition (Take). Note this makes the PGM button (in audio set up) on the Main TX panel obsolete Single audio over mode (Down)/Multi-over mode UP/OFF (Up) © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 39...

  • Page 40: Configuration File

    Finally, the TX-2330 control must be put into Test Mode using switch 6, which is accessible via the front edge, after which a reset must be performed. The Masterpiece will be operational while in this mode, however, any changes made in © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 40...

  • Page 41: Backing Up

    From the Command Prompt, the user must first check communication with the TX500 by ‘Pinging’ its IP address: If successful, the following command sequence will result in the TX500Series1.cfg file being copied onto the users C: drive: © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 41...
  • Page 42 Password: *+”}.? The resulting screen will show the available files, which may be saved by right mouse clicking on the highlighted file and selecting ‘Copy to folder’. © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 42...

  • Page 43: Configuring An Ip Address

    ; 0=Auto, ; 1=10M Half Duplex, 2=10M Full Duplex, ; 3=100M Half Duplex, 4=100M Full Duplex (default) EthernetCFG=4 [AUTOMATION] Port=3002 Nagling=0 [DEBUG] GenMsgPort=3004 RTIPDiag=0 [DEVICENAMES] RemotePortSwitching=0 MixerID=TXMixer1 Port1ID=PanelPt1 © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 43...
  • Page 44 VideoSBDelay=8 AudioSBDelay=8 VideoEMBEDAudioSBDelay=16 AudioEMBEDAudioSBDelay=16 VideoDVESBDelay=24 AudioDVESBDelay=24 ResetVideoMixerPort=0 ResetDVEPort=0 ManualLagMode=0 HDMixerDVE=0 AudioPreviewMode=0 AudioGainMode=0 UseExtendedAudioMsgPort1=0 UseExtendedAudioMsgPort2=0 [SYSTEMSETUP] AudioMixer=1 VideoMixer=1 DSKs=2 AudioRouter=1 VideoRouter=1 DVE=0 PanelPort1=1 PanelPort2=0 [CHANNELNAMES] Port1ExtDisplayMode=0 Port2ExtDisplayMode=0 [GPIMACROS] © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 44...
  • Page 45 (except for a single zero when the value is zero). This is not currently used so should be set to 0.0.0.0. © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 45...
  • Page 46 All names are a maximum of 8 characters and are used in the automation protocol (SW-P-32 command 0x19) for the remote panel switching function. ’EnableMixerName=1’ allows the name of the mixer (‘MixerID’) to be sent to the panel ports. © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 46...
  • Page 47 DVE in the video signal path and is expressed in multiples of 5ms. The ‘AudioDVESBDelay’ is the time when the audio mixer switches back to its © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 47...
  • Page 48 Adjusting the PST bus audio will only change the PST bus audio. Adjusting the AUX1 bus audio will change the AUX1/AUX2 busses for the selected AUX1 bus channel but will only change the PST/PGM busses if the © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 48...
  • Page 49 Note: Setting any of these values to ‘Not present’ (0), even if there is, will force the Status Poll message to report ‘no issues’ with that device even if the mixer has lost comms or disconnected. © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 49...
  • Page 50 GPI Macro requires prior knowledge of the Automation command protocol SW-P-32. If the ‘Source Specific’ mode is selected then the GPI Macro can show the status © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 50...
  • Page 51 The Off command is executed when the macro is turned ‘off’ and should ideally be the reverse conditions of the On command, followed by the de-illumination of the © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 51...

  • Page 52: Remote Logging Screen

    NO FUNCTION IF SYSTEM3/AURORA CONTROL AND NO DVE SELECTED Displays data received/transmitted on RS422 Router Port 2 (RS422 router control) NO FUNCTION IF DEDICATED MACHINE CONTROL (NO RS422 ROUTER) © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 52...

  • Page 53: Using Dhcp

    HD_MIXER.INI and there are a number of subsidiary “ini” files such as PRO- BEL_AUDIO_1.INI. All the configuration files are located on the SD flash card located on the mixer card. © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 53...

  • Page 54: Example Hd_Mixer.ini

    = 0x252797BC ;This is a generic licence that ;will work with a Beta release. standard definition licence = 0x00000001 high definition licence = 0x00000001 © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 54...
  • Page 55 ; Keyer opacity parameters are optional. They can be used to make a keyer ; translucent - on top of any alpha-channel transparency already in the key. ; The opacity may range from 1.0% to 100.0% © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 55...
  • Page 56 ; however, that no frame store features can be enabled without ; "[Configuration] frame store fitted" being set to TRUE. frame delay enabled = TRUE logo generator enabled = TRUE © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 56...
  • Page 57 ; behaviour bit 0 Keyer On indication (outputs 0..3 indicate on/off state of keyers. bit 1 Voice Over indication (outputs 4..7 indicate on/off state of voice overs. © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 57...
  • Page 58 = 0x0003 ; "DAC amplitude" selects the output of the audio DAC. ; Values may range from 14.5 to 24.5 dBu. DAC amplitude = 24.0 dBu © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 58...

  • Page 59: Audio Transitions

    For either of these functions to work, the frame store must be indicated as present in the [configuration] section of the application initialisation file (usually HD_MIXER.INI). See section 0 above. © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 59...

  • Page 60: Frame Delay

    The logos to be used are defined in the logo initialisation file (usually LOGO.INI) on the SD card. This file defines the files to be copied into the Frame Store’s high © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 60...
  • Page 61 GPIs 5-8 control logo selection just as in mode 1. GPI 0 sets an animated logo to the beginning of the animation sequence. GPI 1 pauses the animation sequence. GPI 2 starts the animation sequence. © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 61...
  • Page 62 SWITCH COMMON 9 and GND FROM EXTERNAL SUPPLY LED 2 - LED 4 - LED 6 - LED 8 - LED COMMON + +5Volts FROM EXTERNAL SUPPLY © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 62...
  • Page 63 ; screen. Any movement of a logo must be caused to stop before this can ; happen. ; Memory parameters ; memory_width ; memory_height ; rectangle_width ; rectangle_height ; memory_offset_x ; memory_offset_y ; memory_velocity_x © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 63...
  • Page 64 ; an animation is running, the logo generator will step through the images ; in the order given. logo 1 enabled = TRUE persistence frame_location_x = 10 frame_location_y = 20 frame_velocity_integer_x frame_velocity_numerator_x frame_velocity_denominator_x = 0 frame_velocity_integer_y © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 64...
  • Page 65 30 frames by the end of which it will have looped back to rest on the first frame; the first frame will then be displayed for 60 frames before the animation cycles again. © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 65...
  • Page 66 = 30 …{other parameters}… filename = B:\LOGOS\probel01.tga filename = B:\LOGOS\probel02.tga filename = B:\LOGOS\probel03.tga filename = B:\LOGOS\probel04.tga filename = B:\LOGOS\probel05.tga …{more filenames}… filename = B:\LOGOS\probel30.tga © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 66...

  • Page 67: Internal Dve

    ; transition. Built-in transitions are numbered from 100 onwards as detailed ; in the table below. ; Built in functions may be provided with the following optional parameters: © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 67...
  • Page 68 ; consecutive spaces; and, file names should end with the suffix .seq. ; Sequence files may be conveniently generated by using a PC utility such as ; the Snell DVE Move Editor. ; The total number of keyframes that may be specified in user-defined ;...

  • Page 69: Switches

    DIL switches on the front edge of the board are used for the following Note: - by default, all the processor switches should be in the OFF position: © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 69...

  • Page 70: Monitoring Output Selection

    Monitoring Output Selection SET SWITCH 2 TO ON & 1 TO OFF FOR ANALOGUE OUTPUT SET SWITCH 1 TO ON & 2 TO OFF FOR AES OUTPUT © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 70...

  • Page 71: Control Selection

    PSU2 ‘FAN’ LED should show green when the fan module is plugged in and running ok, or red when it is removed or a fan has failed. © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 71...

  • Page 72: Single Colour Leds

    MIXER 2 Yellow Not used at present MIXER 3 Yellow Not used at present MIXER 4 Yellow Not used at present MIXER 5 Yellow Not used at present © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 72...

  • Page 73: Definitions Of All Processor Leds

    In the audio initialisation file: A file name not specified A file name is specified but is not of the correct type The file name specified cannot be found © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 73...

  • Page 74: Power Up Led Sequence

    Therefore LED 5 will flash continuously during this process. If this sequence is not completed, or the LEDs flash in an error code, refer to the table above for details. © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 74...

  • Page 75: Fader & Control Panel Configuration

    The buttons are configured by moving ribbon cables inside the control panel to different connectors, as documented in this section. When used for internal use the buttons have the following purpose: © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 75...

  • Page 76: 2235 Fader Panel

    The half second delay (SW5 UP: DELAY IN) is used to stop a second panel in a two-panel system from juddering in response to a slow manual fade on the first © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 76...
  • Page 77 Hyper Terminal Set SW3 position 0 down and re-power the unit, or press the rest button, a test menu will appear on the PC © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 77...
  • Page 78 To enter a new ‘clock divide up’ value for fader 2 (lag) the user must enter 2,2,30, for instance, to increase the drive to that fader from the example shown. © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 78...

  • Page 79: Tx520 Operator Settings

    Exiting the system configuration menu returns the operator to the home page, not back to the configuration access page. © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 79...

  • Page 80: Page Title

    For systems with multi-level audio, any one of, up to, four pages each displaying two audio levels at a time can be displayed. With these, the title bar provides more information regarding the audio levels. The page is titled with: © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 80...

  • Page 81: Page And Home Buttons

    The timer modes shown on the plasma display are configurable. For details of how to configure them, see section 6.1.5.1. The subsequently available modes are either stop-watch or timer mode. © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 81...
  • Page 82 At the start of each transition the timer always counts up from the zero. The <SEG HOLD> button stops the count from being zeroed at the start of each transition. © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 82...
  • Page 83 (the <START/STOP> button automatically toggles from stop to start). Duration = currently remaining count - (time of day - time of transition). © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 83...

  • Page 84: Screens Accessible From The Home Page

    The above are all operational features and are detailed in the operators guide. <Confg> allows entry to the system configuration menu page via the PIN page. © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 84...

  • Page 85: Tx510 Operator Settings

    In addition to the ‘soft’ buttons permitting the operator to access other control screens, the timer home page provides a stopwatch/ timer display, its associated controls and a station clock. © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 85...

  • Page 86: Audio Monitoring Home Page

    ‘CHANNEL1’ is the first level name and ‘A1’ is the channel routed to it, ‘CHANNEL2’ is the second level and ‘A2’ is the channel routed to it, © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 86...

  • Page 87: Viewing Multi-Level Audio Metering

    6.1.5 Stop watch and Timer Modes The timer modes shown on the display are configurable. The subsequently © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 87...
  • Page 88 A push button provides stop watch <reset>. If selected while counting up the count is reset to zero and the count continues. If selected while counting down, the preset count down time is reloaded and the count continues. © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 88...
  • Page 89 The push button is then removed from the display and the duration is displayed as the remaining count which is automatically started (the <COUNT> push button automatically toggles from stop to start). © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 89...

  • Page 90: Screens Accessible From The Home Page

    The following diagram shows the home page menu tree structure, detailing the screens which are directly, and indirectly, accessible from the main home page. © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 90...
  • Page 91 <Audio Rtg> this page is only available for multi-level audio systems and allows entry to the audio channel routing viewing and editing pages. <Confg> allows entry to the system configuration menu page via the PIN page (see chapter 5). © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 91...

  • Page 92: Tx520 System Configuration

    The following diagram shows the pages which are accessible from the system configuration menu. Each menu item is displayed as a unique page, although some menu items may have access to further sub-menus for selecting the various © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 92...
  • Page 93 SETUP SETUP DISP DISP FLLOW FLLOW ASIGN ASIGN SETUP SETUP SYSTEM CONFIGURATION PAGE MENU TREE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION PAGE MENU TREE options for example the <SRC ASIGN> page. © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 93...
  • Page 94 Pressing the <HOME> button, below the display on the right hand side, from any of these pages will return you to the system configuration page, while pressing it from the system configuration page returns to the home page. © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 94...

  • Page 95: Changing The Configuration

    PGM bus to be activated The <PAGE> button is inactive, while the <HOME> button returns the display to the system configuration page. © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 95...

  • Page 96: Changing Transition Rates

    Note: When using the TX 500 with Pro-Bel automation systems, it is important to ensure that Flip Flop mode is NOT active as the action of selecting sources on the PST bus inserts manual events into the schedule. © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 96...

  • Page 97: Configuring Fade To Black Options

    Not implemented at present. Pressing the <FTB COLOR> button provides the ability to set the TX 500 to fade to a colour rather than to black. Colours available are Black, Red, Green or Purple. © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 97...

  • Page 98: Configuring The Display

    The button <TOD/TIMER> provides toggle operation, allowing either stop watch mode or segment/remaining timer mode to be available on the home page, with the current setting indicated by inverse text. © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 98...

  • Page 99: Display Saver

    Meter Characteristic <METER CHAR> - is used to select the meter type (operation) for the audio meters. Pressing the button toggles between the two available options, PPM and © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 99...

  • Page 100: Meter Scale

    © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 100...

  • Page 101: Router Configuration

    ‘<LOCAL>’ control mode, in this case, refers to any router under direct control of the TX Series controller using Pro-Bel general switcher protocol (SW-P-02). The router will be a separate framed router such as Sirius or Freeway connected via © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 101...
  • Page 102 It is also possible for the automation system to remotely assign source associations to channels, this is detailed in SW-P-32 (Automation Control © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 102...

  • Page 103: Source Names

    Two buttons are provided to move the focus rectangle around the screen display. The source name, highlighted with a rectangle is the one currently being edited. © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 103...

  • Page 104: Pre-Roll

    S009 S010 S011 S012 S013 S014 S015 S016 S017 S018 S019 S020 The <PAGE> button is inactive, whilst the <HOME> button returns to the source setup page. © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 104...

  • Page 105: Vtr Sources

    The focus rectangle wraps around the first and last source names to allow a continual cycling. The <PAGE> button is inactive, whilst the <HOME> button returns to the source © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 105...

  • Page 106: Vtr Destinations

    VTR1 port 1 = PST, VTR2 port = Aux 1 or 2, VTR3 port = RS422 router control. The <PAGE> button is inactive, whilst the <HOME> button returns to the source setup page. © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 106...

  • Page 107: Router Destinations

    The diagram below shows typical router destination numbers for a system with a local SDV and AES router configured as two ‘TX Series’ levels. © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 107...

  • Page 108: Pgm Follow

    PGM follow destinations to be selected. PGM FOLLOW ASSOCIATIONS PGM FOLLOW ASSOCIATIONS PGM1 PGM1 PGM2 PGM2 VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO PGM1 PGM1 PGM2 PGM2 AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 108...
  • Page 109 Once selected, the associated source can be changed using the shaft encoders below the display. © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 109...

  • Page 110: Video Path Setup

    DSK 2 DSK 2 DSK 3 DSK 3 DSK 2 DSK 2 PRESENT PRESENT DSK 3 DSK 3 PRESENT PRESENT DSK 4 DSK 4 NOT PRESENT NOT PRESENT © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 110...

  • Page 111: Dsk Operating Mode

    The follow mode acts in the same manner as the audio-over follow, following a PST/PGM video transition, a DVE move or both. The four buttons <DSK1 FOLW> © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 111...

  • Page 112: Dve Positioning In The Programme Path

    Note: It is recommended that the number of keyers available to the system is set before going on to configure the DVE position, as adding or removing keyers may cause the DVE to be removed from the circuit. © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 112...
  • Page 113 FTB in relation to the keyers is shown alongside the Up/Down buttons. When FTB is before DSK 1, it is positioned on the mixer output. © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 113...

  • Page 114: Audio Setup

    <SYS RESET> key again. Once the system has been reset the user is notified that the system has been reset and it indicates the number of audio levels now in the system. © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 114...

  • Page 115: Edit Names

    The <PAGE> button is inactive, whilst the <HOME> button returns to the audio setup page. 7.10.3 Preset Fader Position This setting currently has no effect on the function of the TX 500. © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 115...

  • Page 116: Audio Over Follow

    Additionally, the <SPEAKER MONITORING> button is removed from the screen. When indicating <ON> the audio monitoring controls are enabled and function as normal. The <SPEAKER MONITORING> function is also available. © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 116...

  • Page 117: Speaker Monitoring

    The GPI bound by the rectangle indicates the one to be edited. The focus rectangle wraps around the © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 117...

  • Page 118: Changing Gpi Assignment

    GPI Macros To add extra functionality to the TX520 panel it is possible to add simple Automation commands via Macro commands that are triggered from GPI inputs. © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 118...

  • Page 119: Pgm Follow

    <SYS VERSN> button displays the installed system software version information page. The <PAGE> button is inactive, whilst the <HOME> button returns to the system configuration page. PORT LOCAL ASSIGN (MULTIPORT) ASSIGN TX 520 © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 119...
  • Page 120 Medium = 25 frames Fast = 12 frames Audio metering Characteristic = PPM Scale = DIGITAL (DBFS) Line up level = -18.06 DBFS line up Peak bars = OFF © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 120...
  • Page 121 Local router destinations These values are displayed counting from one: Video PGM bus Video PST bus Video AUX1 bus Video AUX2 bus Audio PGM bus Audio PST bus © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 121...
  • Page 122 The speaker level selection is not assigned and awaits status from the main control system The software lock on the audio monitoring section of the control panel is off Audio overs © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 122...
  • Page 123 The dedicated machine control port assignment for each channel is defaulted to ‘- -’ indicating no machine control The AURORA VTR lockout mode is defaulted to 0, no lockout © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 123...
  • Page 124 Note that the screen shot shown here does not represent the latest code versions. SYSTEM VERSION INFORMATION OVERALL SYSTEM VERSION V03.08 PANE L : SP384/08 SP385/08 V03.08 V03.08 MAIN : SP697/01k SP697/01k V01.00 V01.00 AUDIO : © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 124...

  • Page 125: Tx510 System Configuration

    Each menu item is displayed as a unique page, although some menu items may have access to further sub-menus for selecting advanced options, for example the <SRC ASIGN> page. © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 125...
  • Page 126 <GPI SETUP> displays the ‘GPI setup’ page (section 7.11) <PGM FLLOW> displays the 'programme follow setup' page (section 7.12) <PPM SETUP> displays the audio meter setup page (section ) © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 126...

  • Page 127: Changing The Configuration

    <TRANS RATES> button. This page allows the system transition rates to be modified, and set, and also enables flip-flop operation of the PGM bus to be activated © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 127...

  • Page 128: Changing The Transition Rates

    Note: When using the TX 510 with Pro-Bel automation systems, it is important to ensure that Flip Flop mode is NOT active as the action of selecting sources on the PST bus inserts manual events into the schedule. © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 128...

  • Page 129: Configuring Fade To Black Options

    <COLOR UP> and <COLOR DOWN> buttons. Pressing the <HOME> button returns the display to the system configuration page, saving any changes that have been made. © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 129...

  • Page 130: Setting Up The Panel

    Additionally, the <SPEAKER MONITORING> button is removed from the screen. When indicating <ON> the audio monitoring controls are enabled and function as normal. The <SPEAKER MONITORING> function is also available. © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 130...

  • Page 131: Speaker Monitoring

    This function requires a multi channel control subcard to be fitted onto the main control panel processor and provides control for up to six sets of TX Series © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 131...

  • Page 132: Configuring The Source Signals

    <SRC ASIGN> button. The controls allow for the assignment of the router, providing the sources and the source names, along with other related control and setup facilities. © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 132...
  • Page 133 The following diagram shows the sub-menu pages that are accessible from the source assign screen. The sub-menus associated with these buttons are shown in the following pages with their descriptions. © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 133...

  • Page 134: Router Configuration

    The first panel is used to control the Video crosspoints (PGM, PST and AUX 1), while the second panel is used for Audio crosspoints (PGM, © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 134...
  • Page 135 It is also possible for the automation system to remotely assign source associations to channels, this is detailed in SW-P-32 (Automation Control Protocol). © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 135...

  • Page 136: Source Names

    From this screen the system can be configured to use either local, <LOCAL> , or external <EXT AUTO> source names. The currently selected option is shown as inverse text. Pressing the <HOME> button returns the screen to the Source Setup page. © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 136...

  • Page 137: Edit Names

    The characters available for the source names are: Space character ' ' 0123456789 ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 137...

  • Page 138: Vtr Sources

    TX/RX3 - provide the RS422 router control to its remote control port. In the diagram above, VTR1 is connected to source (input) 15 of the RS-422 router © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 138...

  • Page 139: Vtr Destinations

    Aux bus. Once a destination number has been modified, an <UPDATE> button appears above the <HOME> button. Pressing <UPDATE> accepts any changes that have been © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 139...

  • Page 140: Pre-Roll

    The range of values selected/ displayed may 'jump' or miss destination numbers as © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 140...

  • Page 141: Pgm Follow

    PGM follow destinations to be selected. Selecting the required PGM follow button opens the relevant follow association editor page. © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 141...
  • Page 142 As an example in the diagram above, for PGM 1 Video bus, sources VTR1 to VTR3 have PGM 1 follow associations. If source 'VTR1' is routed on the programme bus then source '14' will be routed to the programme follow © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 142...

  • Page 143: Video Path Setup

    <CAPTN> and effects <FX>. The current status is shown on the screen under the heading ‘Mode’, alongside the keyer. If the keyer has been removed, the mode is set to N/A, indicating that it is not available. © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 143...

  • Page 144: Selecting The Follow Mode

    To add a DVE into the system, open the Video Setup screen by selecting the <VIDEO SETUP> button from the System Configuration screen, then press the <VIDEO ORDER> button. © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 144...
  • Page 145 Once the DVE appears in the system mimic diagram, it can be moved up and down in the programme chain by using the <DVE UP> and <DVE DOWN> keys. © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 145...
  • Page 146 FTB function in relation to the keyers. When FTB is before DSK 1, it is positioned on the PGM/ PST mixer output. © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 146...

  • Page 147: Audio Setup

    If the Preset fader position is set to <POST> , the PST bus fader is positioned after the audio over fader. When configured in this way, the PST bus, when contributing © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 147...

  • Page 148: Audio Over Follow

    TX 510 system reset page is displayed. After pressing the <RESET> button, there is a 10 second countdown in which to accept the change by pressing the <CONFM> button. © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 148...

  • Page 149: Edit Names

    The example below shows the names for an eight channel (4 level stereo) audio system. This page provides the channel name editor, which allows the name of each channel to be edited on-screen. © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 149...

  • Page 150: Lead Rate

    PGM bus audio. The lead rate is set using either of the rotary encoders underneath the display, while the rate is indicated by the status bar and a numeric readout. © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 150...

  • Page 151: Configuring The Gpis

    This function operates in conjunction with the channel pre-roll time setting (see section 8.6.6) and is used to start machines that require a GPI start trigger. © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 151...

  • Page 152: Gpi Macros

    <PPM Setup> button on the System Configuration page opens the PPM Setup page. The four buttons provided on the screen are used to configure the operation of the audio meters on the home page and are as detailed below. © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 152...

  • Page 153: System Setup

    The values in the TX 510 database can be reset to the factory defaults by using the system reset page. To access this page from the system configuration page, press the <SYS SETUP> button. © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 153...

  • Page 154: Reset To Defaults

    Wipe softness = off Wipe direction = normal (forward) DSK default settings The default settings are, for all four DSKs, for true linear 'keying': DSK Clip = 100% © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 154...
  • Page 155 DSK 4 Not Fitted DSK1 keying mode = DSK caption DSK2 keying mode = DSK caption DSK3 keying mode = Not present DSK4 keying mode = Not present © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 155...
  • Page 156 All the channel names are defaulted to be their number as an eight character ASCII string. Channel numbering starts at one, for example channel 1 = 'CHANNEL1' and channel 2 = 'CHANNEL2'. © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 156...
  • Page 157 System Version Overall sys vers. V03.08 Panel : SP384/08 SP385/08 V03.08 V03.08 Main : SP697/01k SP697/01k V01.00 V01.00 Home Audio © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 157...
  • Page 158 9.4.1.2 Selecting the Mixer type The <MIXER TYPE> button available on the System setup page provides toggle action, selection of either the S&W/ ICON vision mixers frames. © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 158...

  • Page 159: 10 Specification

    Line 8 completely blanked out. Audio inputs and outputs Inputs: Number and type: Mixer: Over 1 to 8. 110Ω Electronic balanced and floating to AES 3 – 1992. Outputs: © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 159...
  • Page 160 15-way D-type socket Ethernet 10/100Base-T on RJ45 connector Mains Input 100-240VAC~0.6A 50/60Hz Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C Dimensions 2RU x 405cm deep excl connectors etc. 19 inch wide. © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 160...

  • Page 161: 11 Appendix 1: Audio Mixer Tables

    +1.0. The default value of level is 1.0 for the programme input and output, but is 0.0 for the preset input, the over inputs and preview inputs. © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 161...
  • Page 162 These are illustrated below: Note: In these tables the y-axis is scaled from 0 to 70,000 reflecting the internal values used by the system. © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 162...
  • Page 163 Use of the inverse of the standard fader law (table 9) is illustrated bellow. The magnitude of the mid-fade hump may be reduced by selecting a more nearly linear look-up table or increased by selecting a more nearly logarithmic look-up table. © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 163...
  • Page 164 –80 dB to 0 dB and –60 dB to 0 dB respectively. All the logarithmic tables include a small linear portion near zero to ensure that zero values of level are mapped to a zero absolute multiplier. © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 164...

  • Page 165: 12 Contact Details

    1-631-549-5159 ext 3 from 9am – 5pm 1-888-847-7089 after 5pm 1-631-549-5141 (FAX) E-mail address - us.support@snellgroup.com 24/7 support is available with additional purchase of a Support Contract. © 2010 Snell Limited Masterpiece User Manual Issue 8 Rev 0 Page 165...

  • Page 166: 13 Copyright And Disclaimer

    Information in this manual and software are subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Snell Limited. The software described in this manual is furnished under a license agreement and may not be reproduced or copied in any manner without prior agreement with Snell Limited.

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