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- Page 1 Digital Video Machine HD User's Manual DVMHD-8400...
- Page 3 Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine HD hardware and software. Errors can sometimes go undetected, however. If you find one, please bring it to our attention so that we can correct it for others. Alcorn McBride welcomes comments and suggestions on the content and layout of its documentation.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Input Control ..............................36 Status Outputs ..............................39 COMMAND PROTOCOL .............................40 ............................40 LAYBACK OMMANDS Search File..............................40 Play................................41 Loop Play ..............................41 Play File ................................41 Loop File ...............................42 Play Next ..............................42 Loop Next ..............................42 Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine HD User’s Manual Rev 1.0... - Page 6 Still ................................43 Pause ................................43 Stop................................43 Audio Mute ..............................43 Video Mute ..............................44 Status Request............................. 44 Clip Request..............................44 ..........................45 ONFIGURATION OMMANDS Set Colorspace............................. 45 Set Video Output Format..........................45 Set User Name............................. 46 Set Password ............................... 46 ..........................
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Page 7: Welcome
Welcome Thank you for purchasing The Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine™ HD. The Digital Video Machine HD, or DVMHD for short, is designed to be an ultra reliable HD video playback source for permanent installations. It can provide hours of superb digital video and audio. We’ve tried to think of everything you’d need in a stand-alone HD video player –... -
Page 8: Standard Features
Relay outputs provide indication of playback status • 2x16 LCD display and knob for navigation of system settings and playback features. • External sync input that supports both C-Sync and Blackburst sync sources Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine HD User’s Manual Rev 1.0... -
Page 9: Technical Support
Technical Support You can obtain information about specifying, installing, configuring, updating and programming your Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine HD from several sources: For… Contact… When?… Firmware Updates http://www.alcorn.com/support Any Time Knowledge Base http://www.alcorn.com/kb Any Time E-mail Support support@alcorn.com Any Time... -
Page 11: Getting Started
Playing a Test Video Every DVMHD comes with a Compact Flash card that is preloaded with an Alcorn McBride test clip. The card is already installed in the DVMHD’s Compact Flash socket. To get the DVMHD to play this test clip, please follow these step-by-step directions. -
Page 13: Hardware Information
LCD Display Compact Flash Status LEDs Menu Wheel Socket RS232 L/R Line-Level Power Connector Audio Outputs HD-SDI Input HDMI Ethernet Jack Analog Video Sync SPDIF Parallel Control Outputs Input Connector Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine HD User’s Manual Rev 1.0... -
Page 14: Display And Menu Wheel
‘Exit’ selection and push the menu wheel to return to the status screen. If you don’t select ‘Exit’, the menu interface will return to the Status screen automatically after 30 seconds of inactivity. Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine HD User’s Manual Rev 1.0... -
Page 15: Front-Panel Menu Map
(Contact / Voltage) Input Mode (Play, Encoded Play, Combo) NETWORK SETUP IP Address (192.168.0.254) Subnet Mask (255.255.255.0) Gateway (192.168.0.1) CLOCK SETUP Set Time Set Date Set DST Mode (None, USA, UTC) Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine HD User’s Manual Rev 1.0... -
Page 16: Indicator Leds
GPS satellites. Pulse green Received coordinates from GPS antenna Sync LED LED Status Meaning(s) No video sync detected on sync input Locked to external video sync. Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine HD User’s Manual Rev 1.0... -
Page 17: Configuration Dip Switches
You can implement a ground lift by setting this switch to the OFF position. After that, the DVMHD’s ground will be isolated from the chassis. Ground Ground Chassis Lift Left Bank Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine HD User’s Manual Rev 1.0... -
Page 18: R3 - 75Ω Video Sync Termination
Blackburst. If you want to connect a C-Sync generator to the DVMHD, you’ll need to set this switch to the ON position for C-Sync operation. Blackburst C-Sync Right Bank Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine HD User’s Manual Rev 1.0... -
Page 19: Power Connector
Show Controller, Computer, or other control device using a straight- Digital Video Machine. through (not null-modem) 9-pin cable. The connector pin assignments are listed in the table below. Function TXD (data from DVMHD) RXD (data to DVMHD) Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine HD User’s Manual Rev 1.0... -
Page 20: Input/Output Control: 20-Pin Connector
Input/Output Control section of this manual. This setting can be configured using the front-panel or via Serial or Ethernet command. A wiring harness that mates to this connector is included with the DVMHD. Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine HD User’s Manual Rev 1.0... -
Page 21: Control Interfaces
(hexadecimal value 0x0D). The complete list of supported commands can be found in the Command Protocol section as well. For your convenience, Alcorn McBride distributes an application called AMI Terminal, which allows you to control the DVMHD via RS-232 with the click of a button. -
Page 22: Playlist Control
2PL (where 2 is the number of another playlist). When another playlist is launched, execution of the current playlist will be terminated and the new playlist will begin immediately. Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine HD User’s Manual Rev 1.0... -
Page 23: Special Playlist Commands
When using the ‘U’ command, always include an ‘I’ command before the next Loop Play or W command, unless this is the desired behavior. Of course, you can always terminate the loop or wait with a Stop command. Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine HD User’s Manual Rev 1.0... -
Page 24: Example Playlist
If advanced by the user, video #37 plays followed by video #5. Once video #5 finishes, the “<” character causes the playlist to loop back to the beginning. This means that video #1 will start playing once again. Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine HD User’s Manual Rev 1.0... -
Page 25: Using Playlist Builder
Using Playlist Builder For convenience, Alcorn McBride provides a free Windows application for making playlists using a graphical interface. This program is called Playlist Builder, and it can be downloaded from the software section the Alcorn McBride website at http://www.alcorn.com. -
Page 26: Scheduler Control
The Digital Video Machine HD obtains schedule information from a file on the Compact Flash card named schedule.scl. This file is created using either a text editor (i.e. Notepad) or a free Alcorn McBride application called Schedule Builder. The remainder of this section contains information on how to make this schedule file using either method. - Page 27 In this example, the DVMHD will play file #1 on 1/1/2010 at exactly 2:46PM. It will then play the file again 30 minutes later (3:16PM) and will continue to repeat until 3:00AM on 1/3/2010. Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine HD User’s Manual Rev 1.0...
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Page 28: Fields In Detail
D:01/01/2001 D:01-1-2001 I: End Time The End Time is the hour and minute your event stops being active. See the T: Start Time section for syntax. Examples: I:1:30 I:Sunset I:Sunrise Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine HD User’s Manual Rev 1.0... - Page 29 The Repeat Period defines how long to wait. It is multiplied or indexed according to the presence of a Repeat Set field. (See the Repeat Set and Repeat Number sections for details) Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine HD User’s Manual Rev 1.0...
- Page 30 One event executes per minute. If you want to execute more than one event, you should launch a playlist with the schedule event. Playlists can execute an unlimited number of commands once they are triggered. Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine HD User’s Manual Rev 1.0...
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Page 31: Schedule Builder
Schedule Builder To make creating schedules more convenient, Alcorn McBride provides a free Windows application for making schedules using a graphical interface. This program is called Schedule Builder, and it can be downloaded from the software section the Alcorn McBride website at http://www.alcorn.com. - Page 32 Once you are finished creating the schedule, all you need to do is save the schedule file as schedule.scl and copy it to the Digital Video Machine’s Compact Flash card. Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine HD User’s Manual Rev 1.0...
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Page 33: Gps Control
Typically, this command is a ‘Play’ command, so when the vehicle drives into a GPS waypoint a video is automatically triggered to play. GPS Playlists can be easily created using an Alcorn McBride’s free Windows application called GPS Builder. -
Page 34: Using Gps Builder Software
DVMHD Integration – This application contains a complete list of built-in commands for the DVMHD. There is no need to enter them manually, and all command parameters (i.e. File Name, etc.) are described in plain English. Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine HD User’s Manual Rev 1.0... -
Page 35: Main Spreadsheet
Clicking on the button located in this field will reveal a helpful utility for setting the Tolerance based on the size of the zone or speed of travel. Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine HD User’s Manual Rev 1.0... -
Page 36: Map Display
If you click a specific location on the map, the Latitude and Longitude of that location will appear below the map. These coordinates can then be copied and pasted into the spreadsheet. Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine HD User’s Manual Rev 1.0... -
Page 37: Gps Device Setup
However, for your convenience Alcorn McBride stocks and sells GPS accessories that have been verified to be compatible with GPS Builder and the DVMHD. Be sure to contact Alcorn McBride to get the latest information and availability for these accessories. -
Page 38: Creating A Gps Playlist
Copy the playlist to the Compact Flash card you’re going to use in the DVMHD, along with all of the videos referenced in the playlist. Proceed to the next section to learn how to use this playlist in your DVMHD. Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine HD User’s Manual Rev 1.0... -
Page 39: Configuring The Dvmhd For Gps Operation
Direction field in GPS Builder. When you do this, the GPS trigger becomes Omni-directional. If the vehicle enters the specified coordinates, the trigger will occur no matter what direction the vehicle is traveling. Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine HD User’s Manual Rev 1.0... -
Page 40: Input/Output Control
Input Control interface is configured to use. Currently, the available modes are as follows: Play Mode Encoded Play Mode Combo Mode Detailed information about these modes can be found in the following sections. Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine HD User’s Manual Rev 1.0... -
Page 41: Play Mode
Play File – Bit 4 … Play File – Bit 5 … Play File – Bit 6 … Play File – Bit 7 Most significant bit of clip number (MSB) Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine HD User’s Manual Rev 1.0... - Page 42 Loop This input is intended to be held during activation of the Play File inputs. Doing so causes the specified video or playlist to loop indefinitely from beginning to end. Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine HD User’s Manual Rev 1.0...
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Page 43: Status Outputs
Set Relay Output command can be sent via Serial or Ethernet command at any time. Please refer to the Command Protocol section for details on the Set Relay Output command. Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine HD User’s Manual Rev 1.0... -
Page 44: Command Protocol
Command Protocol The Serial, Ethernet, Playlist, Scheduler, and GPS control interfaces use the Pioneer Alcorn McBride Enhanced protocol. This protocol implements nearly all of the Pioneer Laser Disc player command set, but adds commands to access advanced features of the DVMHD as well. This section discusses the most commonly used commands in detail. -
Page 45: Play
For synchronous applications, you should use the Search command in conjunction with the Play command. Examples: Play file 215: 215PL Play file 4: 4PL or “vid00004.mpg”PL Play files alcorn.mpg: “alcorn.mpg”PL Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine HD User’s Manual Rev 1.0... -
Page 46: Loop File
ASCII file number between 0-99999. <filename> is an ASCII file name surrounded by quotation marks. Message Response: Example: Play File 1: Loop File 2 when File 1 is complete: Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine HD User’s Manual Rev 1.0... -
Page 47: Still
This command can be used to mute and unmute the audio. Command bytes: Parameters: n is 0 (Mute) or 1 (Unmute). Message Response: Comments: Muting the audio will cause the front-panel status LED to turn red. Examples: Mute Audio: Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine HD User’s Manual Rev 1.0... -
Page 48: Video Mute
<Filename> is the filename of the video or playlist that is active Examples: Response when vid00001.mpg is active: vid00001.mpg Response when ply00400.lst is active: ply00400.lst Response when alcorn.mpg is active: alcorn.mpg Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine HD User’s Manual Rev 1.0... -
Page 49: Configuration Commands
DVMHD does not natively support a 24p output, it will play 24p encoded videos and perform a pull down conversion to properly display the video. Examples: Set Video Output Format to 720p: 720P59VO Set Video Output Format to 1080i: 1080i29VO Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine HD User’s Manual Rev 1.0... -
Page 50: Set User Name
Command Bytes: Parameters: None Message Response: Comments: The Message Response is received when the format is complete. All flash cards are formatted using the FAT32 file system. Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine HD User’s Manual Rev 1.0... -
Page 51: Set Device Id
Message Response: Examples: Send the ASCII string “Start”: “Start”SS Send the ASCII string “Start” terminated by a CR: “Start”h0dSS Send the hexadecimal characters 0x01 0x02 0x03: h01h02h03SS Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine HD User’s Manual Rev 1.0... -
Page 52: Set Relay Output
X parameter is used to return them to default operation Message Response: Examples: Turn ON Play Relay 1PRL Turn OFF Fault Relay: 0FRL Return Play Relay to default operation: XPRL Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine HD User’s Manual Rev 1.0... -
Page 53: Command Protocol Summary
Pause Picture goes black Stop Picture remains Audio Mute n=0(Mute), n=1(Unmute) Video Mute n=0(Black Screen), 1=(Normal) Status Request n=0(Error), 1(Stopped), 4(Playing), 5(Stilled/Searched), 6(Paused) Clip Request <filename> <filename> = ASCII filename Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine HD User’s Manual Rev 1.0... -
Page 54: Configuration Command List
Set DST Enable n=1(DST On),n=0(DST Off) Get DST Enable n=1(DST On),n=0(DST Off) Set DST Type nnnDT nnn = USA, UTC, or AUS Get DST Type nnn = USA, UTC, or AUS Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine HD User’s Manual Rev 1.0... -
Page 55: Command Error Codes
Make sure you have named and encoded the video file according to the specifications covered in the Media Files section of this manual. Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine HD User’s Manual Rev 1.0... - Page 56 Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine HD User’s Manual Rev 1.0...
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Page 57: Media Files
The combinations of video and audio formats you choose to use are entirely up to you, as long as you use formats that are supported by the DVMHD. Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine HD User’s Manual Rev 1.0... -
Page 58: File Naming
A playlist named PLY00000.LST will automatically start running after power up. Regarding the schedule feature, this method does not apply. Instead, the schedule file SCHEDULE.SCL is automatically launched upon power up. Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine HD User’s Manual Rev 1.0... -
Page 59: Video Formats
29.97fps output will work nicely. However, playing a 25fps (PAL) video on a 29.97fps(NTSC) output usually produces undesirable results. Keep this in mind when configuring the DVMHD’s video output and encoding content. Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine HD User’s Manual Rev 1.0... -
Page 60: H.264/Mpeg-4 Video Specifications
29.97fps output will work nicely. However, playing a 25fps (PAL) video on a 29.97fps(NTSC) output usually produces undesirable results. Keep this in mind when configuring the DVMHD’s video output and encoding content. Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine HD User’s Manual Rev 1.0... -
Page 61: Vc-1 Video Specifications
29.97fps output will work nicely. However, playing a 25fps (PAL) video on a 29.97fps(NTSC) output usually produces undesirable results. Keep this in mind when configuring the DVMHD’s video output and encoding content. Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine HD User’s Manual Rev 1.0... -
Page 62: Audio Formats
You can also send a command to Loop File #1, and the entire file will loop from start to finish just as you would expect. Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine HD User’s Manual Rev 1.0... -
Page 63: Transferring Files To The Dvmhd
Also, there are many different FTP software packages out there. In this example, we’re going to use a very common free FTP client program called FileZilla. • Download and Install the FileZilla software from http://filezilla-project.org/ Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine HD User’s Manual Rev 1.0... - Page 64 You can now use this interface to drag and drop files to/from the DVMHD from your PC. The status of the transfer is displayed at the bottom of the window. Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine HD User’s Manual Rev 1.0...
- Page 65 • When you are finished transferring files, click the Disconnect button at the top of the FileZilla program. Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine HD User’s Manual Rev 1.0...
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Page 66: Synchronization
DVMHD would reject the sync signal and generate its own instead. The DVMHD would indicate this by turning OFF the yellow sync LED. The DVMHD’s video format can be changed at any time using the front-panel configuration menu or Serial/Ethernet commands. Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine HD User’s Manual Rev 1.0... -
Page 67: Synchronizing Multiple Dvmhd's
Sharing Video Sync Between DVMHD’s The first step in sharing video sync between DVMHD’s is to obtain a Video Sync generator. Although Alcorn McBride does not manufacture this product, they are commonly available from many different manufacturers. Once you have a generator, sharing video sync is just a matter of wiring the sync generator to the DVMHD’s. -
Page 68: Triggering Synchronized Dvmhd's Simultaneously
Accomplishing this requires a control system with enough RS-232 control ports or Ethernet capability to interface to each DVMHD as well as the ability to accept an external video sync source. Alcorn McBride specializes in designing and manufacturing these types of controllers. Each of our show controllers has feature sets that allow them to support different applications. - Page 69 Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine HD User’s Manual Rev 1.0...
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Page 70: Power Up Operation
Check the Compact Flash card for an OS.NEW file. If found, the firmware is updated and the file is renamed to OS.SAV. • Launch schedule (schedule.scl) • Launch GPS Playlist #0 (PLY00000.GPS) • Launch Playlist #0 or Video #0 (Playlist gets priority) Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine HD User’s Manual Rev 1.0... - Page 71 Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine HD User’s Manual Rev 1.0...
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Page 72: Updating Firmware
Wait firmware update to finish (usually takes 30 seconds or so). • You’re done. If you wish to verify the version, you can power off the DVMHD and repeat the first step in this procedure. Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine HD User’s Manual Rev 1.0... - Page 73 Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine HD User’s Manual Rev 1.0...
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Page 74: Troubleshooting Guide / Faq
Constant Bitrate (CBR) instead of Variable Bitrate (VBR). It’s also very important that the DVMHD’s Compact Flash memory is fast enough to maintain the high transfer speeds required for playback. Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine HD User’s Manual Rev 1.0... - Page 75 Is the unit damaged? If you can put another Digital Video Machine in the circuit, you can rule out the possibilities of a damaged unit. Remember to use the same Compact Flash card. Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine HD User’s Manual Rev 1.0...
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Page 77: Mechanical Information
Mechanical Information Mechanical Dimensions Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine HD User’s Manual Rev 1.0... -
Page 78: Surface Mounting
The Digital Video Machine is capable of being mounted to a flat surface, like a wall or kiosk, with an optional surface mounting kit. Surface Mount Kit, Part Number 231-101290 Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine HD User’s Manual Rev 1.0... -
Page 79: Rack Mounting
You can mount one or two Digital Video Machines in a 1U rack mount space. We have 2 kits available that will allow you to do either. Rack Mount Kit, 1 Unit, Part Number 230-103487 Rack Mount Kit, 2 Unit, Part Number 230-103488 Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine HD User’s Manual Rev 1.0... -
Page 81: Specifications
Operating Temperature: C (32 F) to 38 C (100 F), free air circulation. Operating Humidity: 0-90% relative humidity, non-condensing Shock Resistance: 20 g max Vibration (with removable Compact Flash Card) Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine HD User’s Manual Rev 1.0... -
Page 83: Index
Dynamic Range ........... 75 Contact Closure..........4 E-mail..............5 Voltage ...............4 Encoding............55, 69 IP Address............50 Error Codes ............51 Knowledge Base.............5 Ethernet ......3, 4, 9, 17, 40, 50, 59, 75 Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine HD User’s Manual Rev 1.0... - Page 84 Wait ..............19 Technical Support ..........5 Playlist Builder..........18, 21 Test Video.............. 7 PLY00000.GPS ............ 65 Time..............50 PLY00000.LST ......... 18, 54, 65 Time Zone............50 Power ............4, 15, 75 Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine HD User’s Manual Rev 1.0...
- Page 85 Unbalanced Audio........4, 9, 15, 75 Video Output ............15 Video Output Format ........45, 50 USB ..............75 Username ............46, 50 Video Sync ............14 VC-1............. 4, 53, 54, 57 YPbPr ............4, 15, 50 Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine HD User’s Manual Rev 1.0...
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