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Play Next ..............................25 Loop Next ..............................25 Still ................................26 Pause................................26 Stop ................................26 Audio Control ..............................26 Video Control ..............................27 Active Mode Request............................27 Chapter Request............................27 Frame Request .............................27 ..........................28 ONFIGURATION OMMANDS Set Colorspace .............................28 Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine DVM-7400 User’s Manual Rev 1.5...
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Set Sync-On-Green............................28 Set Brightness .............................. 28 Set Contrast ..............................29 Set Saturation............................... 29 Set Aspect Ratio............................29 Set Test Pattern ............................30 Set User Name............................. 30 Set Password ............................... 30 ..........................31 ISCELLANEOUS OMMANDS Format Media ............................... 31 Set Baud Rate .............................. 31 Set Device ID ...............................
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Connecting the Hardware ..........................84 PC Configuration............................85 Device Configuration.............................87 Setting Device IP Addresses.........................87 Try It Out...............................88 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE / FAQ........................90 MECHANICAL INFORMATION..........................93 Mechanical Dimensions ..........................93 Surface Mounting............................94 Rack Mounting ..............................95 SPECIFICATIONS..............................97 INDEX...................................99 Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine DVM-7400 User’s Manual Rev 1.5...
Welcome! Thank you for purchasing The Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine™ DVM7400. The Digital Video Machine, or DVM for short, is designed to be an ultra reliable 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 video player –...
RGBHV or YUV analog on HD15 connector. *Note: The Ethernet option can be combined with any of the other options. (For example, the DVM7400/A/E includes both the Amplifier and Ethernet options) Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine DVM-7400 User’s Manual Rev 1.5...
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 Fax Support (407) 296-5801 M-F 9am-5pm (EST) Telephone Support (407) 296-5800 M-F 9am-5pm (EST) Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine DVM-7400 User’s Manual Rev 1.5...
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NOTE: If you have any trouble identifying any components mentioned is this guide, refer to the diagrams in the Controls and Indicators section. Controls and Indicators Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine DVM-7400 User’s Manual Rev 1.5...
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Test Button Status LED Socket Optional Ethernet Jack Parallel Control (/E option) Connector A/V Module Option Slot Power Input L/R Line-Level RS232 Audio Outputs Connector Volume Composite Video Control Output Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine DVM-7400 User’s Manual Rev 1.5...
NOTE: On some models, you may be required to flip open the DVM’s top panel to access the configuration DIP switches. Also, be sure to configure these switches before mounting the DVM or they may be inaccessible. Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine DVM-7400 User’s Manual Rev 1.5...
DVM will output PAL. NTSC Spare The fourth key of the 4-key bank is currently unused. The following two switches are located to the right of the bank of four described above. Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine DVM-7400 User’s Manual Rev 1.5...
These outputs are provided on RCA jacks that are color-coded. standard -10dbu unbalanced signal. The composite video type can be set to NTSC or PAL using a DIP-switch on the DVM’s side-panel. Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine DVM-7400 User’s Manual Rev 1.5...
37-pin connector can be used to supply power instead of the barrel jack. Any of the ground connections may be used for the return. Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine DVM-7400 User’s Manual Rev 1.5...
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DVM through pin 19. This is ideal for high vibration environments where a barrel connector is not secure enough to maintain a reliable connection. Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine DVM-7400 User’s Manual Rev 1.5...
RCA jack. S/PDIF output is a standard IEC-958 signal containing either Stereo (2- channel) or Dolby Digital AC3 (5.1 Channel) audio. Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine DVM-7400 User’s Manual Rev 1.5...
RGB/YUV Sync-On-Green. This setting can only be The third switch selects between RGB and changed using remote YUV colorspace on the component video commands. output. Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine DVM-7400 User’s Manual Rev 1.5...
Sync-On- The pinout of the HD-15 connector is identical to the HD-15 pinout of the Green. This setting Professional Video Option. can be changed using remote commands. Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine DVM-7400 User’s Manual Rev 1.5...
Synchronization section of this manual. Sync Type Blackburst C-Sync The second switch configures the DVM to receive either Blackburst or Composite Sync (C-Sync). Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine DVM-7400 User’s Manual Rev 1.5...
Ethernet activity occurs. Link (Green) Activity (Yellow) RJ-45 Jack This manual contains sections with more information about Ethernet Control as well as File Transfers using the DVM’s FTP interface. Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine DVM-7400 User’s Manual Rev 1.5...
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This is similar to the “Search to Address” command in chapter addressing mode used in Pioneer Laser Disc protocol. The maximum file number is 99999. Examples: Select file 215: 215SE Select file 4: 4SE or “vid00004.mpg”SE Select file alcorn.mpg: “alcorn.mpg”SE Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine DVM-7400 User’s Manual Rev 1.5...
If the file is a Playlist, all of the clips in the Playlist will be played and then the entire Playlist will be restarted. Command bytes: Message Response: Example: Select File 35: 35SE Loop Currently Selected File: Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine DVM-7400 User’s Manual Rev 1.5...
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: 2LN Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine DVM-7400 User’s Manual Rev 1.5...
Remember that the volume level set using this command is limited by the level set using the Volume Control knob on the rear-panel of the DVM. Examples: Mute Audio: Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine DVM-7400 User’s Manual Rev 1.5...
This command causes the DVM to report the current frame number of the actively playing clip. Command bytes: Message Response: nnnnnnn Response Data: nnnnn is a 7-digit ASCII number that represents the frame number Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine DVM-7400 User’s Manual Rev 1.5...
This command configures the Brightness of the DVM’s video outputs. Command Bytes: nnnBN Parameters: nnn is a numeric value between 0-100 that represents the Brightness setting. 50 is the default setting. Message Response: Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine DVM-7400 User’s Manual Rev 1.5...
<password> represents a string of ASCII characters that make up the password Comments: This string of characters is case-sensitive, and must be between 4 and 32 characters in length. Message Response: Examples: Set password to “1234”: 1234PW Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine DVM-7400 User’s Manual Rev 1.5...
If you need the DVM to power-up at a different baud rate, you can insert this command into an auto-executing playlist. Examples: Set RS-232 port to 2400 baud: Set RS-232 port to 19200 baud: Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine DVM-7400 User’s Manual Rev 1.5...
3 = Display Audio Information Screen 4 = Display Activity Log Comments: The OSD screens are translucent, so the video is still visible in the background. Message Response: Examples: Display Activity Log: Turn OFF OSD: Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine DVM-7400 User’s Manual Rev 1.5...
Is the Compact Flash inserted? Formatted? A recommended brand? Search Error Selecting the correct file? Is the file on the card? Is it named correctly? Fatal System Error Contact Alcorn Support to diagnose this failure Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine DVM-7400 User’s Manual Rev 1.5...
Active Mode Request n=1(Stopped), 4(Playing), 5(Stilled), 6(Paused) Chapter Request nnnnn nnnnn = file number <filename> <filename> = ASCII filename Frame Request nnnnnnn nnnnnnn = current video frame of clip being played Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine DVM-7400 User’s Manual Rev 1.5...
<Username> = ASCII user name (up to 32 characters) Get FTP User Name <Username> Set FTP Password <Password>PW <Password> = ASCII password (up to 32 characters) Get FTP Password <Password> Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine DVM-7400 User’s Manual Rev 1.5...
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On-Screen Display (OSD) n = 0 OSD Off n = 1 System Info Screen n = 2 Video Info Screen n = 3 Audio Info Screen n = 4 Activity Log Screen Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine DVM-7400 User’s Manual Rev 1.5...
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(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 DVM via RS-232 with the click of a button.
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(hexadecimal value 0x0D). The complete list of supported commands can be found in the Command Protocol section. For your convenience, Alcorn McBride distributes an application called AMI Terminal, which allows you to control the DVM using UDP with the click of a button.
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If a Playlist contains a command to play the number or name of another Playlist, execution of the current Playlist will be terminated at that point, and the new Playlist will begin. Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine DVM-7400 User’s Manual Rev 1.5...
Playlists may contain references to other Playlists, but as soon as such a reference is encountered the new Playlist begins execution, and the old one is abandoned. Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine DVM-7400 User’s Manual Rev 1.5...
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 DVM-7400 User’s Manual Rev 1.5...
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.
The Digital Video Machine obtains any schedule information from a file on the Compact Flash card named schedule.scl. This file is created using either a text editor (ie. 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.
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In this example, the DVM 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 DVM-7400 User’s Manual Rev 1.5...
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 DVM-7400 User’s Manual Rev 1.5...
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Repeat Set field. (See the Repeat Set and Repeat Number sections for details) Periods can be one of the following: Sunrise, Sunset Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine DVM-7400 User’s Manual Rev 1.5...
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 DVM-7400 User’s Manual Rev 1.5...
For convenience, 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. Here is a step-by-step guide to get started making schedules with Schedule Builder.
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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 DVM-7400 User’s Manual Rev 1.5...
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The DVM accepts a listed in the GPS Playlist. When a match is found, the command is executed. standard NMEA-0183 GPS Playlists can be easily created using a Alcorn McBride’s free Windows data stream at default application called GPS Builder.
DVM Integration – This application contains a complete list of built-in commands for the DVM. There is no need to enter them manually, and all command parameters (ie. File Name, etc.) are described in plain English. Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine DVM-7400 User’s Manual Rev 1.5...
When setting the tolerance, just keep in mind that GPS coordinates are only updated once per second. This update must happen at least once inside the zone for the GPS trigger to occur. Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine DVM-7400 User’s Manual Rev 1.5...
However, if this is not the case, click on the ‘GPS Setup’ button located at the top of the screen. This screen allows you to specify the COM port and baud rate of the GPS device. Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine DVM-7400 User’s Manual Rev 1.5...
The Blue PS/2 port is only used to supply power to the GPS Sensor. There are also USB adapters that use the PC’s USB port for both power and communication. Contact Alcorn McBride to get the latest information about what types of GPS interfaces are available.
First, make sure that the DVM GPS Mode DIP switch is in the OFF (UP) position. It’s DIP Switch #2 on the 2-key DIP switch block. Connect the Alcorn McBride GPS harness (comes with the DVM GPS kit) to the DB- 37 port and the RS-232 port of the DVM.
The diagram below shows the proper connection using the Alcorn McBride GPS Kit. The DVM is compatible with any serial GPS sensor which outputs a NMEA-0183 data stream at default 4800 baud. You can change the baud rate using the BR command in your GPS playlist.
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The only exception to this rule is when a Playlist is currently running and is in an Uninterruptible state. In this situation, the file input will be completely ignored (see the Playlist section for more information). Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine DVM-7400 User’s Manual Rev 1.5...
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1N914 or 1N4148, to the file select inputs. For example, the following circuit allows switches to select files 1 to 15: Using a terminal block to hold the diodes makes the wiring neater. Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine DVM-7400 User’s Manual Rev 1.5...
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15 files and the control contacts like Play, Stop, etc… without touching a diode or your soldering iron. Look for the Input Expander at www.alcorn.com for details. Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine DVM-7400 User’s Manual Rev 1.5...
Please refer to the Command Protocol section for details on how the “Relay” command works, and to the Playlist section for an example playlist demonstrating the use of the “Relay” command. Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine DVM-7400 User’s Manual Rev 1.5...
All you have to do is to provide a Digital Betacam or D-1 master and they do the rest! Prior Alcorn customers have had good results using the services listed on the Alcorn McBride website at www.alcorn.com, but there are many others available. Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine DVM-7400 User’s Manual Rev 1.5...
Compact Flash Media The Digital Video Machine can use almost any ATA compatible Compact Flash media. There are some manufacturers of ATA Compact Flash that Alcorn McBride has identified to be more compatible than others. For a complete list of preferred manufacturers, please visit the Knowledge Base on the Alcorn McBride website at http://www.alcorn.com/kb/index.html.
Turn on the unit, and wait for the green LED to go out. Press the test button to play the lowest numbered file. If it plays, you did everything correctly. If not, check the trouble shooting section for potential problems. Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine DVM-7400 User’s Manual Rev 1.5...
• Type “quit” to end the FTP session. • At this point the DVM will check to see if a new schedule file was transferred and load it if found. Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine DVM-7400 User’s Manual Rev 1.5...
Track number 0 MPG Video file PLY00002.LST Playlist Number 2 ALCORN.MPG File Name “ALCORN.MPG” Video file SHOW1.LST Playlist Name “SHOW1” SCHEDULE.SCL The file used for real-time clock scheduled play. PLY00000.GPS GPS Playlist Number 0 (autoexec). Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine DVM-7400 User’s Manual Rev 1.5...
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 DVM-7400 User’s Manual Rev 1.5...
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The DVM would indicate this by turning OFF the yellow LED. The DVM’s video format can be changed at any time using the configuration DIP switches located on the side of the machine. Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine DVM-7400 User’s Manual Rev 1.5...
Check your work by verifying that the yellow LED is illuminated on every machine except the Master. If you’ve successfully completed these steps, you’re ready to move on to the next section about triggering these DVM’s to play in sync. Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine DVM-7400 User’s Manual Rev 1.5...
DVM as well as the ability to accept an external video sync source. It just so happens that Alcorn McBride specializes in designing and manufacturing these types of controllers. All of our Show Controllers have different features that allows them to support different applications.
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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 DVM-7400 User’s Manual Rev 1.5...
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Wait for LED to go out completely. • You’re done. Use the Version command to verify that the DVM’s firmware has actually been updated to match the version on the website. Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine DVM-7400 User’s Manual Rev 1.5...
You will be able to connect as many devices as you have ports available on the switch. By connecting additional hubs, switches and router to available ports, the network can grow as needed. Device 1 Device 2 Ethernet Switch Small Local Network Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine DVM-7400 User’s Manual Rev 1.5...
Internet, you will need a router. Please be aware that you may also need an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and network administrator to maintain the security of your systems. Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine DVM-7400 User’s Manual Rev 1.5...
For example, put network devices like routers, servers and gateways that need an IP address down low in the address range (i.e 192.168.1.1 through 192.168.1.99) and devices to control such as the PC, in the high address (i.e Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine DVM-7400 User’s Manual Rev 1.5...
Enter the subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 if it is not already filled in. • Skip the Gateway IP address or fill in the address as shown below. • Nothing else is needed. Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine DVM-7400 User’s Manual Rev 1.5...
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• You computer must be rebooted to change the IP parameters. You can follow the map below if you prefer. Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine DVM-7400 User’s Manual Rev 1.5...
192.168.000.001 Setting Device IP Addresses The default IP address of most Alcorn McBride equipment is 192.168.0.254. This may need to be changed to work in your network. In this example, we will set all the other units on the network according to the configuration requirements. i.e.
AMITerm window and the connected device will respond with the message in the same window. At this point the network is complete and you need only address the unit to complete the connection. Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine DVM-7400 User’s Manual Rev 1.5...
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Q: I am trying to play a high bit-rate MPEG2 file, but the DVM seems to have trouble playing it. The video is playing slow and I am seeing distortion or ‘blocking’. What am I doing wrong? Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine DVM-7400 User’s Manual Rev 1.5...
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Is the Compact Flash Card damaged? Do you have a second Compact Flash card you can temporarily use to make sure the Compact Flash Card isn’t just damaged? Go through the file Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine DVM-7400 User’s Manual Rev 1.5...
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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 DVM-7400 User’s Manual Rev 1.5...
Surface Mounting Surface Mount Kit, Part Number 230-100979 Part Number Description 306-100711 Mounting Flange 500-000566 Screw, 6-32 x 3/8, Pan Head, Black Ox, SS Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine DVM-7400 User’s Manual Rev 1.5...
You can mount one or two DVM7400 Digital Video Machines in a 1U rack mount space. Rack Mount Kit, 1 Unit, Part Number 302-101062 Rack Mount Kit, 2 Unit, Part Number 302-101060 Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine DVM-7400 User’s Manual Rev 1.5...
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Rear Panel BNC for SMPTE-259M SDI Digital Video Rear Panel BNC for Composite/Blackburst Sync input Rear Panel HD-15F for RGBHV/YUV Analog Video Ethernet (optional) . 10/100BaseT FTP, ARP, UDP protocols Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine DVM-7400 User’s Manual Rev 1.5...
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Rack Mounting Bracket Kit, 1 Unit, Part Number 302-101062 Rack Mounting Bracket Kit, 2 Unit, Part Number 302-101060 Mating Connector and Housing for DB-37F, Solder Cup, Part Number 320-100376 Compact Flash Card Media – contact factory Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine DVM-7400 User’s Manual Rev 1.5...
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