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© October 2006
www.snellwilcox.com
Snell & Wilcox Ltd., Southleigh Park House, Eastleigh Road, Havant, Hants, PO9 2PE, United Kingdom.
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CVR550OPS
20/10/06
Kudos Plus
CVR550
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  • Page 1 Kudos Plus CVR550 Standards Converter Operator’s Manual © October 2006 www.snellwilcox.com Snell & Wilcox Ltd., Southleigh Park House, Eastleigh Road, Havant, Hants, PO9 2PE, United Kingdom. For General Enquiry’s contact: Tel: +44 (0) 2392 489000 Fax: +44 (0)23 9245 1411 For Technical assistance contact: Tel: +44 (0) 2392 489058 Fax: +44 (0) 2392 489057 Web: http://www.snellwilcox.com/support...
  • Page 2 CVR550 SECTION 0 Explanation of Safety Symbols Erklärung der Sicherheitssymbole This symbol refers the user to important information contained in Dieses Symbol weist den Benutzer auf wichtige Informationen the accompanying literature. Refer to manual. hin, die in der begleitenden Dokumentation enthalten sind. This symbol indicates that hazardous voltages are present inside.
  • Page 3 CVR550 SECTION 0 Simboli di sicurezza: Forklaring på sikkerhedssymboler Questo simbolo indica l'informazione importante contenuta nei Dette symbol gør brugeren opmærksom på vigtig information manuali appartenenti all'apparecchiatura. Consultare il manuale. i den medfølgende manual. Questo simbolo indica che all'interno dell'apparato sono presenti Dette symbol indikerer farlig spænding inden i apparatet.
  • Page 4 CVR550 SECTION 0 Símbolos de Segurança O símbolo triangular adverte para a necessidade de consultar o manual antes de utilizar o equipamento ou efectuar qualquer ajuste. Este símbolo indica a presença de voltagens perigosas no interior do equipamento. As peças ou partes existentes no interior do equipamento não necessitam de intervenção, manutenção ou manuseamento por parte do utilizador.
  • Page 5 CVR550 SECTION 0 Rack Mounting the Enclosure This product must not be rack mounted using only the front rack ears. When rack-mounting the product, one of the following methods of installation must be used: - • Place the unit on a suitably specified, and installed rack shelf and secure the product to the rack via the front rack ears or, •...
  • Page 6 CVR550 SECTION 0 Safety Standard This unit conforms to the following standards: Professional Video Equipment BS EN60950:1992 Specification for safety of information No: 60AA technology equipment, including electrical business equipment cULus Listed Professional Video Equipment File No. E193966 EMC Standards This unit conforms to the following standards: BS EN 55103-1 : 1997 Electromagnetic Compatibility, Product family standard for audio, video, audio-visual and entertainment lighting...
  • Page 7 CVR550 SECTION 0 About this Manual This manual covers the following product: CVR550 standards converter • Packing List The unit is supplied in a dedicated packing carton provided by the manufacturer and should not be accepted if delivered in inferior or unauthorised materials. Carefully unpack the carton and check for any shipping damage or shortages.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    CVR550 SECTION 0 Table of Contents SECTION Introduction Description..........................1.1 Features..........................1.2 Specifications ........................2.1 Installation Unpacking the CVR550 ......................3.1 Power Connections......................3.1 Removing and fitting a rear connecting panel ..............3.2 Input Connections .......................3.2 Output Connections ......................3.4 Communication Connections....................3.5 Opening and Closing the Front Panel.................3.6 Installing/Removing a Module.....................3.7 Matching the Front Panel to a Gateway Address ...............3.9 Operation...
  • Page 9 CVR550 SECTION 0 Operation (continued) Status ....................4.27 RollCall Control Templates for the CVR550.........4.29 Control ....................4.29 Proc Amp....................4.30 Noise Reduction ...................4.31 Enhance ....................4.32 Size.......................4.33 Decoder ....................4.34 Encoder ....................4.35 Genlock ....................4.36 Memories....................4.37 Audio Setup ..................4.38 RollTrack ....................4.40 GPI .......................4.41 Logging and Preset ................4.42 VBI......................4.43 Pattern ....................4.44 Border....................4.45...
  • Page 10 CVR550 SECTION 0 Product Support Procedure If you experience any technical or operational difficulties with a Snell & Wilcox product please do not hesitate to contact us or utilize our online form to request assistance. There is a lot of information you can give us that will enable us to diagnose your problem swiftly. Please read the following guidelines, as these suggestions will help us to help you.
  • Page 11 CVR550 SECTION 0 Product Support Request Form Name: * Company: Address Details: * Post/ZIP Code: Country: * Telephone: * Fax: Email: * Local S&W Center: * Product Name: * Switchers (i.e. Magic DaVE, Switchpack, Kahuna) File & Data Transfer Products (i.e. RollCall, Memphis & iCR) Product Type: * Video Products (i.e.
  • Page 12 CVR550 SECTION 0 Manual Revision Record Date Version No. Issue No. Change Comments 240801 First Issue 130202 N443 added + audio + Apert B Complete new manual issued 240602 For new front panel Complete new manual issued 091002 Field dominance data added New section 00 issued to V1.4...

  • Page 13: Description

    CVR550 SECTION 1 Description The CVR550 superior four-field, four-line standards conversion delivering excellent linear An ergonomically designed front panel allows rapid results at an affordable price. access to key functions, with a LCD display providing information on signal parameters. The unit is fully RollCall compatible.

  • Page 14: Features

    CVR550 SECTION 2 Technical Profile Other Controls Features Luminance Noise Off, Low, Medium, High Reduce Signal Inputs Chrominance Noise Off, Low, Medium, High 2 via BNC connectors - SMPTE Reduce 259M –1997 Horizontal position ± half picture width continuously Composite 2 via BNC connectors variable AES/EBU Audio...

  • Page 15: Specifications

    CVR550 SECTION 2 Audio delay 1 – 160 ms Decoder Controls Tone Setup: Amplitude -30dBFS to 0dBFS in Input Standard Auto / Manual - NTSC, PAL, 1dB steps PALM, N443, PALN, SECAM, Frequency 100Hz to 10kHz in NTSCJ 100Hz steps On/Off Right Channel Ident Pulse On/Off...

  • Page 16: Installation

    CVR550 SECTION 3 Installation Unpacking the CVR550 Supply Voltage The unit is packed in a single carton. The contents of the flight case are as follows: The power supplies are auto switching for input voltages in the ranges of 100 V to 250 V nominal. Enclosures: No voltage adjustment procedure is required.

  • Page 17: Removing And Fitting A Rear Connecting Panel

    CVR550 SECTION 3 Removing and fitting a rear connecting panel Warning: Remove power from the unit when performing these operations Removing a rear connecting panel 1. At the rear of the enclosure remove the screws securing the rear panel to the mainframe. 2.
  • Page 18 CVR550 SECTION 3 AUDIO 25 Way D Connection Details 25 Way D Connector Ribbon Cable Description Standard Pin Assignment Pin Number Strand Number CHASSIS AES IN A Gnd GND1 AES IN A + AES IN A - AES IN B + AES IN B - AES IN B Gnd GND2...

  • Page 19: Output Connections

    CVR550 SECTION 3 OUTPUT CONNECTIONS Composite Outputs 1 & 2 COMPOSITE Two isolated composite outputs are available from these BNC connectors. OUTPUTS Output level is standard 1V p-p into 75 Ohms. SDI 1 & 2 These are the 2 SDI outputs of the unit via BNC connectors.

  • Page 20: Communication Connections

    CVR550 SECTION 3 COMMUNICATIONS CONNECTIONS Remote This 9 pin `D' connector on the rear panel allows the unit to be connected to the RollCall 485 network communications system. This connector may also be used as a RS422 port. For more information see REMOTE Section 5 Modes of Operation.

  • Page 21: Opening And Closing The Front Panel

    CVR550 SECTION 3 OPENING AND CLOSING THE FRONT PANEL To Open To Close Release the front panel by pulling the front panel Replace the front panel by pushing the front panel forward and downwards using the release handles rearwards and upwards using the release handles on either side of the front panel.

  • Page 22: Installing/Removing A Module

    CVR550 SECTION 3 INSTALLING/REMOVING A MODULE Internal View of Mainframe. Rear of Mainframe GPI/O COMPOSITE AES OUT AES IN 100-240V~ 60/50 Hz AUDIO REFERENCE INPUTS OUTPUTS 1.8A COMPOSITE T2A H 250V REMOTE Warning REFER TO USER MANUAL Before installing a new module into the enclosure BEFORE INSTALLING MODULES the Configuration Rules given below must be followed.
  • Page 23 CVR550 SECTION 3 Installing a New Module Warning Ensure that the power supply is switched OFF and the mains power connection at the rear of the unit is removed before these operations are attempted. 1. Before installing a new module consult the “Installing/Removing a Module”...

  • Page 24: Matching The Front Panel To A Gateway Address

    CVR550 SECTION 3 Matching the Front Panel to a Gateway Address If the CVR550 is to be used on a RollCall network with other equipment, it may be necessary to change the unit address to that of a vacant network slot in order to avoid confusion between units. If an address is already in use by the network the RollCall receive and transmit LEDs will flash alternately at a 1-second rate.

  • Page 25: Operation

    CVR550 SECTION 4 Operation THE CONTROL PANEL The spin-wheel Dedicated Push This LCD window Display Control allows Buttons displays the Buttons parameters and parameters and menus to be sub-menus that may displayed in the be selected by the push buttons and by Operating the CVR550 using the Front Panel Buttons and the Menu System USING THE FRONT PANEL PUSH BUTTONS Accessing the Menus...
  • Page 26 CVR550 SECTION 4 CONTROL PANEL - GENERAL INFORMATION Pressing the Home button displays the home status screen in the display window from any position in the menu hierarchy. The Previous button allows a return to the last menu item that was changed. Up to 20 changed menu items may be retraced using this function.

  • Page 27: Browse

    CVR550 SECTION 4 BROWSE The Browse function is used to view a RollCall Network. An example is shown below. ◀ ▶ TBS180 ◀ ▶ CVR550 ◀ ▶ Another module/unit Pressing the Browse button will enable a display This allows connections to be made to other that shows the RollCall network.
  • Page 28 CVR550 SECTION 4 Pressing the button adjacent to the required item The symbols used are shown below: allows a connection to be made. ◀ CVR550 This symbol represents a gateway to a module. A connection may be made to another CVR550 and then controlled from this CVR550 front panel This indicates that the unit is currently (soft and hard button control).
  • Page 29 CVR550 SECTION 4 CVR550OPS 20/10/06 www.snellwilcox.com Version 2 Issue 4...

  • Page 30: Input

    CVR550 SECTION 4 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ◀ ◀ ◀ ◀ Input… INPUT Composite a, b, SDI a and b This function allows the input parameters to be set. Press the appropriate button to select the required input source. Input A prolonged push of any of these buttons will reveal the Input Menu.
  • Page 31 CVR550 SECTION 4 ◀ ◀ ◀ ◀ Decoder ◀ ◀ ◀ ◀ Input Standards This function allows settings to be made to the The decoder employs an auto standard detection decoder section. system. It will auto detect any of the standards that are checked in the list of standards.

  • Page 32: Freeze

    CVR550 SECTION 4 ◀ ◀ ◀ ◀ PAL Line 23 PATTERN PAL Line 23 A momentary push of this button will toggle the Process As Video Pattern function ON or OFF i.e. the output will be Process as Data AutoDetect either the selected pattern or the processed Blank Line 23 picture.

  • Page 33: Proc Amp

    CVR550 SECTION 4 ◀ ◀ ◀ ◀ Black Level Proc Amp This selection reveals a numerical readout display for the Y pedestal or black level. A single push of this button will enable the current settings of the Proc Amp functions. By rotating the spinwheel the pedestal may be adjusted by ±100 mV in steps of 1 mV.
  • Page 34 CVR550 SECTION 4 ◀ ◀ ◀ ◀ Timing Timing Timing Enable Picture Position AutoDetect YC Timing ◀ Timing Enable When this item is selected the timing values will be enabled. ◀ Picture Position Selecting this item displays the position in nanoseconds.

  • Page 35: Output Standard

    CVR550 SECTION 4 ◀ ◀ ◀ ◀ 525 Standard Setup OUTPUT STANDARD 525 Standard Setup A single push of this button switches the output standard between 525 and 625 standards. NTSC The current output standard is indicated by the AutoDetect PALM NTSCJ color of the LED.

  • Page 36: Enhance

    CVR550 SECTION 4 ◀ ◀ ◀ ◀ H Enhance ENHANCE This allows Horizontal High Frequency and Horizontal Medium Frequency enhancement to be A momentary push of this button will toggle the applied to the processed signal. The non-linear Enhance function ON or OFF. process prevents enhancement of low amplitude signals typical of noise.

  • Page 37: Size

    CVR550 SECTION 4 ◀ ◀ ◀ ◀ Aspect Ratio SIZE This function allows the input to output aspect ratio to be changed. A momentary push of this button will toggle the Size function ON or OFF. Aspect Ratio A prolonged push of this button will reveal the size Var.
  • Page 38 CVR550 SECTION 4 Border ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ◀ Color When selected the border will be of a color set by This allows the Border (the unused area outside the Set Color ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ function. the picture) to be configured. Set Color ▶...

  • Page 39: Audio

    CVR550 SECTION 4 Audio ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ◀ Source Chain A/B Left/Right This menu allows various audio functions to be set This menu allows any of the input audio sources to be selected for processing. Audio Source Chain A/B Left Source Chain A/B Right Output A...
  • Page 40 CVR550 SECTION 4 ◀ Gain L and Gain R ◀ ◀ ◀ ◀ Tone Setup This function allows the gain of the left and right This allows the characteristics of the tone used in channels to be adjusted independently. the Default Audio function, to be set. Gain L/R Tone Setup Gain L/R...
  • Page 41 CVR550 SECTION 4 ◀ ◀ ◀ ◀ Delay Offset ◀ ◀ ◀ ◀ Output Status In addition to the delay compensating for the video This function allows the status of output A and path through the system, an extra audio delay output B to be displayed.

  • Page 42: Noise Reduce

    CVR550 SECTION 4 ◀ ◀ ◀ ◀ Noise Setup… NOISE REDUCE Noise Setup This item allows Recursive noise reduction to be applied to the Luminance and Chrominance Recursive Threshold Sparkle Filter channels. Median Filter Split Screen... A momentary push of this button will toggle the Noise Reducer function ON or OFF.
  • Page 43 CVR550 SECTION 4 ◀ ◀ ◀ ◀ Split Screen… This function allows the effects of noise reduction to be easily seen by splitting the screen in half. One half will show the picture with noise reduction and the other half without noise reduction. Split Screen Split Screen Off Left Right...

  • Page 44: Memories

    CVR550 SECTION 4 Name…▶ MEMORY This will reveal a list of the memory locations and allow the naming of the selected memory location. ◀ Memories Name This function allows a number of setups of the CVR550 to be saved, recalled, cleared and Name M1 Name M2 renamed.

  • Page 45: Genlock

    CVR550 SECTION 4 ◀ (PAL/PALN/SECAM/NTSC/PALM) SC Phase GENLOCK This function allows the relative phasing between the reference subcarrier and the output signal A momentary push of this button will toggle the subcarrier to be adjusted. Rotating the spin-wheel Genlock function ON or OFF. will adjust this value and the numerical display shows the phasing in degrees.

  • Page 46: Setup

    CVR550 SECTION 4 ◀ Min Blanking 525 SETUP When selected the blanking width will be reduced to the minimum allowed by CCIR 624 for the 525 Pressing this button will reveal the CVR550 main standard. menu that allows other functions to be accessed. ◀...

  • Page 47: Gpi

    CVR550 SECTION 4 ◀ Pass Vertical Data (active on analog outputs) ◀ OFF No response. ◀ Memory 1 to 8 SDI Channel The unit will revert to the setup stored in the selected memory location. Encoder ◀ 1 Close (GPI 1 Close) and 2 Close (GPI 2 Close) Processing This function determines what happens when the selected GPI input condition changes from open to...
  • Page 48 CVR550 SECTION 4 ◀ ◀ ◀ ◀ VI Blanking ◀ VI Blank 625 This function is used to select which lines of the This function reveals a menu that allows individual Vertical Blanking Interval are to be blanked and 625 standard vertical interval lines to be selected. which ones are to be passed through unprocessed.

  • Page 49: Rolltrack

    CVR550 SECTION 4 ◀ ◀ ◀ ◀ RollTrack To save the new text, press the OK button. It should be noted that this is the only way to save the new text as any other button function will return This function allows information about the status of to the previous menu without modifying the original the unit to be communicated to other RollTrack text.

  • Page 50: Logging

    CVR550 SECTION 4 Output ▶ ◀ ◀ ◀ ◀ Logging Information about various parameters can be For details see page 4.11 made available to a logging device that is attached ◀ Features to the RollCall™ network. Selecting this item shows the seven parameters Features that are available for logging.

  • Page 51: Status

    CVR550 SECTION 4 ◀ ◀ ◀ ◀ Status Display 1, 2 Status ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ When these are selected the display window will This menu allows information about the status of be as shown in the examples below. the unit to be displayed. Status Display 1 Status Status Display...
  • Page 52 CVR550 SECTION 4 ◀ ◀ ◀ ◀ GPI Delay ◀ ◀ ◀ ◀ Software Version GPI Delay Software Version Software Version GPI Delay 18 ms x.x.x This function will display the total processing delay Selecting this item reveals a display showing the through the unit in milliseconds.

  • Page 53: Rollcall Control Templates For The Cvr550

    CVR550 SECTION 4 RollCall Control Templates for the CVR550 CONTROL Input Select This allows any of the 5 sources of video input signal to be selected for processing. Input Standard The decoder employs an auto standard detection system. It will auto detect any of the composite or SDI standards that are checked in the list of Input Standards.

  • Page 54: Proc Amp

    CVR550 SECTION 4 Proc Amp Note that for this and other screens the following applies: symbol represents the Preset function and will return the function to the default setting. symbols at the ends of the scroll bar allow the value to be adjusted in discrete steps. The numerical value will be shown above the scroll bars and selecting Preset will return the setting...

  • Page 55: Noise Reduction

    CVR550 SECTION 4 Noise Reduction This screen allows various forms of noise reduction to be applied to the signal. Y Noise Reduction Y Enable When enabled the Y noise reduction system will be active. Default is to Off. This item allows Recursive noise reduction to be applied to the luminance channel.

  • Page 56: Enhance

    CVR550 SECTION 4 Enhance Linear Enhance Selecting Enhance Enable will enable the settings of the Vertical and Horizontal enhance functions. Vertical Enhance This allows Vertical enhancement to be applied to the processed signal. The non-linear process prevents enhancement of low amplitude signals typical of noise.

  • Page 57: Size

    CVR550 SECTION 4 Size This function allows the picture size to be changed in various ways. Size Selecting the Size Enable function will enable the settings of the Horizontal Size, Vertical Size, Zoom, Horizontal Pan, Vertical Tilt and Variable Aspect Ratio functions.

  • Page 58: Decoder

    CVR550 SECTION 4 Decoder This function allows settings to be made to the color decoding section of the decoder. Auto Gain Control When this item is enabled the luminance gain will vary relative to the input peak white amplitude. This will maintain the output signal at a normalised level even though the input signal level may be above or below standard level.

  • Page 59: Encoder

    CVR550 SECTION 4 Encoder This screen allows various parameters of the encoding section to be set up. Encoder Options VITS 625 (on analog outputs only) When this function is selected the 625 standard VITS lines are inserted in the vertical interval. Minimum Blanking 625 When selected the blanking width will be reduced to the minimum allowed by CCIR 624 for the 625...

  • Page 60: Genlock

    CVR550 SECTION 4 Genlock This function allows various modes of genlock to be enabled. Genlock Genlock Enable When selected the unit will lock to an incoming reference signal. When not selected the output signal will be free-running. In this mode the frequency accuracy will be ±10 ppm.

  • Page 61: Memories

    CVR550 SECTION 4 Memories This function allows a number of particular setups of the CVR550 to be saved and recalled. There are 8 memory locations available. To change the memory name, type the new name in the text area and then select (return).

  • Page 62: Audio Setup

    CVR550 SECTION 4 Audio Setup Tone Frequency This allows the frequency of the tone signal to be set. The range of adjustment is from 100 Hz to 10 000 Hz in steps of 100 Hz. Preset is to 400 Hz. Tone Level This allows the amplitude of the tone signal to be set.
  • Page 63 CVR550 SECTION 4 Audio A and Audio B These items allow various audio functions to be set up for the 2 audio processing chains. Audio A (B) Destination Selecting items in this menu allows the processed signal to be embedded into any one of the 8 pairs of the SDI signal.

  • Page 64: Rolltrack

    CVR550 SECTION 4 RollTrack 1-5 RollTrack 6-10 This function allows information about the status of the unit to be communicated to other RollTrack compatible modules connected to the network. This message can then be used to cause another unit to perform a specific action. Up to 10 RollTrack communication channels to compatible modules may be selected from the RollTrack 1-5 and 6-10 screens.

  • Page 65: Gpi

    CVR550 SECTION 4 This screen allows the 2 GPI inputs to be configured. GPI 1 and GPI 2 Open This function determines what happens when the selected GPI input condition changes from closed to open. No response. Memory 1 to 8 The unit will revert to the setup stored in the selected memory location.

  • Page 66: Logging And Preset

    CVR550 SECTION 4 Logging And Preset Logging Information about the 5 listed parameters can be made available to a logging device that is attached to the RollCall™ network. Preset Unit Selecting this item sets all functions that are available at user level to their factory default values.

  • Page 67: Vbi

    CVR550 SECTION 4 This function allows the user to select which vertical interval lines to pass through to the output and which lines to blank. Note that this function is only valid when the unit is being operated in the synchronizer mode (output line standard the same as input line standard).

  • Page 68: Pattern

    CVR550 SECTION 4 Pattern This function allows various patterns to be used as the output signal. Pattern Enable When this item is active a pattern, selected from the list, will become the output signal. CVR550OPS 20/10/06 www.snellwilcox.com Version 2 Issue 4 4.44...

  • Page 69: Border

    CVR550 SECTION 4 Border Size The Size Enable function applies the settings of the Input Top/Bottom Blank Lines functions. It also applies the settings of the Horizontal Size, Vertical Size, Zoom, Horizontal Pan, Vertical Tilt and Variable Aspect Ratio functions (see page 4.29).

  • Page 70: Status

    CVR550 SECTION 4 Status This screen displays information about the unit. Unit Temperature The internal temperature of the unit is continuously monitored. This item will display one of the following messages. Internal temperature within design limits. Near Limit Internal temperature approaching the upper design limit.
  • Page 71 CVR550 SECTION 4 Status (Display Information) Display Information This item allows the type of data that is displayed in the Information area to be chosen. Default When this item is selected the display window will show details about the Input Signal, Reference signal and the output as shown in the example below.

  • Page 72: Help

    CVR550 SECTION 4 Help Information Window Definitions This area shows abbreviated data about the status of the unit. Examples of abbreviations used are as follows: First Line Item 1: In (Input Selection) CVBS A Composite input A selected. CVBS B Composite input B selected.

  • Page 73: Modes Of Operation

    CVR550 SECTION 5 Modes of Operation The unit may be operated and controlled by three different methods. 2. Via the RollCall menu Structure 1. Via the dedicated front panel buttons (The CVR550 is supplied in this mode) Menus may be selected by the push buttons adjacent to the display and further menu selections Various selections may be made directly by a made by rotating a spinwheel and pressing the...
  • Page 74 CVR550 SECTION 5 Via a PC using the RollCall Templates The CVR550 may be controlled from a suitable RollCall compatible unit connected to the RollCall network. This configuration is shown below: Control via Active Front panel CVR550 Front Panel CVR550 adjust hold for home...

  • Page 75: Rollcall Control Via A

    CVR550 SECTION 5 RollCall CONTROL via a PC For full details please see the operator’s manual for the IQSPCR, RollCall™ Software Installation Guide & Operational Overview IQSPCR is a PC application that runs under Windows 3.1x or 95. It allows full remote control of RollCall for this and other compatible units.
  • Page 76 CVR550 SECTION 5 Connect the RS232/RS422 converter to COM1 or COM2 of the PC and connect this via RS422 cable to the 9 pin ‘D’ on the IQ modular unit. This interface is specifically designed for third party connections into the system. This allows PC’s or any other serial device access to any of the units within the system.
  • Page 77 CVR550 SECTION 5 Software Installation Overview ROLLCALL.EXE: This program allows control of RollCall compatible units. Each unit has a ‘control template’ window for control of that device. The user can configure the program for USER, ENGINEER or SUPERVISOR access levels with password protection.

  • Page 78: Advanced Front Panel Controls

    CVR550 SECTION 5 Advanced Front Panel Controls 1. Restart the front panel by holding down the enhance and size buttons together. 2. Select Yes to the front panel question “Restart panel! Are you sure?” 3. Hold down the enhance button to enter the setup mode. 4.
  • Page 79 CVR550 SECTION 5 standby mode and although not currently active are SETUP Sub-Menus locked to this control panel and may not be These are selected by pressing the button adjacent controlled by any other panel. to the desired function. The unit name (second text line of the control window display) may be displayed by scrolling Note that all these sub-menus include a SAVE through the list using the button adjacent to the ì...
  • Page 80 CVR550 SECTION 5 Default Unit Network On power-up the default unit will be automatically This function allows the front panel to be `hidden' connected, its menus retrieved and will be ready from the network system. In the Hide mode this for active control.
  • Page 81 CVR550 SECTION 5 Lock Controls From the main menu select Set Password This item allows the front panel to be locked-out To enter the Supervisor level and set up a such that it is inoperative. This function can only be password proceed as follows: entered in the Supervisor access mode.

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