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  • Page 1 Digital Binloop User’s Manual...
  • Page 3 Alcorn McBride for any damages resulting from such improper use or sale. Alcorn McBride Inc. reserves the right to make changes to these products, without notice, in order to improve their design or performance.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Parallel Control ........................... 19 Parallel Inputs ..........................19 Parallel Outputs ..........................20 Using the Group Control Inputs ....................... 20 Using the Start SMPTE Input ......................21 Using the Mute Input........................21 Timecode Control ..........................22 Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page v...
  • Page 6 MIDI Show Control Protocol ......................42 General Structure ..........................42 Message Format..........................43 Message Examples ......................... 44 Acknowledge Message Format ....................... 45 BINLOOP CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE ....................47 Introduction to the Binloop Software ....................47 Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page vi...
  • Page 7 Balanced Audio..........................79 Unbalanced Audio and Analog Video....................80 Show Control Port..........................80 Programmer Port ..........................81 Ethernet ............................81 MIDI In ............................. 81 MIDI Out ............................82 V-Sync ............................. 82 SMPTE ............................82 Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page vii...
  • Page 8 Connecting to the Binloop........................ 99 Modifying the Binloop Configuration ....................100 Downloading the New Configuration ..................... 103 Note 2: Controlling the Binloop with an Alcorn McBride Show Controller ........ 104 Preparation ............................ 104 Configuring the Binloop ......................... 105 Programming the Show Controller ....................105 Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual...
  • Page 9 APPENDIX B - COMPACT FLASH MEDIA CAPACITIES................ 119 APPENDIX C - UPDATING FIRMWARE....................121 Reproducer Card Firmware ......................121 Controller Card Firmware ........................ 122 APPENDIX D – MENU WHEEL MAP ......................125 INDEX ................................. 127 Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page ix...

  • Page 11: Welcome

    User's Manual, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are here to help! You can contact us: On The Web: http://www.alcorn.com By E-mail: support@alcorn.com By Phone: (407) 296-5800 (M-F 9-6 EST) By Fax: (407) 296-5801 Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 1...

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    • Installation These instructions assume that you have received your Binloop from Alcorn McBride with the Controller card and the appropriate reproducers already installed. For detailed instructions and information on installing the Binloop see the Installation Guidelines section later in this manual.

  • Page 14: Playing A Test Video

    Flash device with your PC. The most common card reader connects to your PC using USB. These are widely available in consumer electronics stores, and can also be purchased from Alcorn McBride. Digital Binloop HD Test Video The Digital Binloop HD test video can be downloaded from the product support page on our website.

  • Page 15: Formatting The Compact Flash

    Compact Flash card will show up as an additional drive (i.e. Drive F:) in your computer. 3. Copy and Paste the Test Video to the flash card. 4. Verify that the name of the test clip is VID00001.MPG. Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 5...

  • Page 16: Playing Video

    At this point, channel #1 should be outputting video and audio on the rear-panel connectors, and this should be apparent on your display. If it is not, please consult the Troubleshooting Guide for help. Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 6...

  • Page 17: About The Binloop

    What’s inside the Binloop? The Binloop consists of four main types of components – 1. Card Cage 2. Controller Card 3. Reproducer Card(s) 4. CobraNet Card (optional) Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 7...

  • Page 18: The Card Cage

    For more specific information regarding the type of media content that the reproducer cards can play, refer to the chapter that covers Media Files. Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 8...

  • Page 19: The Cobranet Card

    When this option is installed, an additional RJ-45 Ethernet jack is located on the back of the Binloop cage. For more information about CobraNet, including how to configure and use this feature, refer to the CobraNet section of this manual. Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 9...

  • Page 20: How The Binloop Works

    The sections that follow will cover the various systems you see in this diagram, so please use it as a visual reference. Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 10...

  • Page 21: Control System

    Control system is their boss. It is responsible for issuing configuration and playback commands to the reproducers, and is capable of doing so with tremendous precision. Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 11...

  • Page 22: A/V Sync System

    Keep in mind that the Video Format setting of the A/V Sync system must match the video format of the Blackburst sync source. If it does not, the A/V Sync system will not attempt to lock to the source. Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 12...

  • Page 23: Smpte Interface

    Binloop, or with through the Binloop software. Please read on to learn more about these settings and how they can be used to configure the SMPTE Interface to meet your needs. Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 13...
  • Page 24 The Loop mode setting determines what the timecode generator does when the End Time is encountered. If the SMPTE module is configured to loop, the timecode jumps back to the Start Time. If loop mode is disabled, the timecode stops running. Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 14...
  • Page 25 Reader to self-generate timecode for a period of 1-8 seconds, or indefinitely. If you don’t want to use this feature, Self-Gen mode can be disabled completely so that the timecode within the Binloop always represents the timecode coming in on the SMPTE Input. Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 15...

  • Page 27: Controlling The Binloop

    Binloop’s Show Control port. Once you have done this, read on to the Control Protocols section of this manual to obtain the full list of commands you can send to the Binloop. Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 17...

  • Page 28: Midi Control

    Since the UDP commands use the AMI/Pioneer Protocol, they are ASCII based and are terminated with a carriage return (hexadecimal value 0x0D). The complete list of supported commands can be found in the AMI/Pioneer Protocol section of this manual. Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 18...

  • Page 29: Parallel Control

    *These functions are identical to the front-panel control buttons of the Binloop. **GND can be any one of the ground pins on the Binloop’s Parallel Control Connector. This includes pins 16, 17, 18, and 19. Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 19...

  • Page 30: Parallel Outputs

    (instead of play and loop). Activating the ‘Loop Inhibit’ input simultaneously with a ‘Play Group’ input causes the associated file to play through once (instead of loop indefinitely). Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 20...

  • Page 31: Using The Start Smpte Input

    Reproducers. This input mimics the behavior of the front panel mute button. When this input is active, all reproducer audio outputs are muted. The audio will remain muted until this input is released. Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 21...

  • Page 32: Timecode Control

    For more information about using this method of control, please refer to the Binloop Configuration Software section of this manual. If you would like to configure the Binloop to automatically play upon power up, please see the Application Notes section of this manual. Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 22...

  • Page 33: Control Protocols

    This command will return the firmware version of the SMPTE module. Comments: It is possible for the SMPTE firmware to be corrupted. If this occurs, this command will return a hardware error (E01). Command: Response: SMPTE Vx.xx Example: Command: Response: SMPTE V1.23 Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 23...

  • Page 34: Get/Set Unit Id

    This command will get or set the unit IP address. Parameters: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx represents a standard IPv4 IP address. Get Command: Response: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Example: Command: Response: 192.168.0.254 Set Command: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxxIP Response: Example: Command: 192.168.0.254IP Response: Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 24...

  • Page 35: Get/Set Subnet Mask Number

    This command will get or set the IP address of the network gateway. Parameters: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is a standard IPv4 IP gateway address. Get Command: Response: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Example: Command: Response: 192.168.0.1 Set Command: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxxGW Response: Example: Command: 192.168.0.1GW Response: Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 25...

  • Page 36: Enable Smpte

    Enable SMPTE command. Command: Response: Idle SMPTE Description: This command will pause the SMPTE clock immediately. Comments: When paused, the SMPTE clock can be resumed by sending an Enable SMPTE command. Command: Response: Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 26...

  • Page 37: Get/Set Smpte Time

    This command will get or set the operating mode of the SMPTE module. Parameters: x = mode number: 0 = read 1 = generate 2 = generate with V-sync Get Command: Response: Example: Command: Response: Set Command: Response: Example: Command: Response: Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 27...

  • Page 38: Get/Set Smpte Frame Rate Mode

    This command will get or set the SMPTE preroll time. Parameters: hh = hours mm = minutes ss = seconds ff = frames Get Command: Response: hh:mm:ss.ff Example: Command: Response: 00:01:30.10 Set Command: hh:mm:ss.ffPT Response: Example: Command: 00:01:30.10PT Response: Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 28...

  • Page 39: Get/Set Smpte Start Time

    This command will get or set the SMPTE end time. Parameters: hh = hours mm = minutes ss = seconds ff = frames Get Command: Response: hh:mm:ss.ff Example: Command: Response: 01:00:00.00 Set Command: hh:mm:ss.ffET Response: Example: Command: 01:00:00.00ET Response: Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 29...

  • Page 40: Get/Set Smpte Loop Mode

    This command will get or set the current SMPTE power up mode. Parameters: x = mode number: 0 = SMPTE Disabled on power up 1 = SMPTE Enabled on power up Get Command: Response: Example: Command: Response: Set Command: Response: Example: Command: Response: Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 30...

  • Page 41: Get/Set Smpte Restart Mode

    This command will get or set the current SMPTE idle mode. Parameters: x = mode number: 0 = SMPTE output is active when idle 1 = Mute SMPTE output when idle Get Command: Response: Example: Command: Response: Set Command: Response: Example: Command: Response: Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 31...

  • Page 42: Get/Set Video Format

    0 – Use Reproducer Default Delay (16 Frames) 1-127 – Delay (in frames) Get Command: Response: Set Command: nnnSD Response: Example: Set S-Play Delay to 16 frames: 16SD Set S-Play Delay to the Reproducer Default: Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 32...

  • Page 43: Search Clip

    Rxx – Reproducer address between R1-R8 Gxx – Group address between G1-G13 * - Wildcard address for all reproducers Response: Example: Search File 1 on Reproducer #2: 1R2SE Loop pre-searched file: R2LP Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 33...

  • Page 44: Play Clip

    Gxx – Group address between G1-G13 * - Wildcard address for all reproducers Response: Examples: Loop File 3 on Reproducer #1: 3R1LP Loop File 4 on Group #2: 4G2LP Loop File 52 on All Reproducers: 52*LP Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 34...

  • Page 45: Synchronously Play Clip

    If you plan to synchronously loop files on multiple reproducers, the video clips MUST be identical in length (down to the frame). If they are not, the clips will not remain in sync after the loop point. Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 35...

  • Page 46: Play Next

    Rxx – Reproducer address between R1-R8 Gxx – Group address between G1-G13 * - Wildcard address for all reproducers Response: Example: Play File #2 on Reproducer 1: 2R1PL Queue File #3 to loop after file #2 finishes: 3R1LN Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 36...

  • Page 47: Stop Playback

    Rxx – Reproducer address between R1-R8 Gxx – Group address between G1-G13 * - Wildcard address for all reproducers Response: Example: Pause Reproducer #1: R1PA Resume Reproducer #1: R1PL Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 37...

  • Page 48: Mute/Unmute Video

    Rxx – Reproducer address between R1-R8 Gxx – Group address between G1-G13 * - Wildcard address for all reproducers Response: Example: Mute Audio on Reproducer #1: 0R1AD Unmute Audio on Reproducer #1: 1R1AD Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 38...

  • Page 49: Get/Set Video Colorspace

    Rxx – Reproducer address between R1-R8 Gxx – Group address between G1-G13 * - Wildcard address for all reproducers Response: Example: Set Reproducer #1 to 1080i @ 29.97fps: 1080I29R1VO Set Reproducer #1 to 720p @ 59.94fps: 720P59R1VO Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 39...

  • Page 50: Get Reproducer Firmware Version

    P00 – Error (Fault) P01 – Stopped P04 – Playing P05 – Stilled P06 – Paused Example: Request status of Reproducer #1: R1?P Example Responses: Reproducer is Playing: Reproducer is Stopped: Reproducer has an Error: Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 40...

  • Page 51: Get Reproducer Filename

    Rxx – Reproducer address between R1-R16 Response: xxxxxxxx.xxx Example: Request clip filename of Reproducer #1: R1?C Example Responses: Filename is SND00020.S24: SND00020.S24 Filename is VID00001.MPG: VID000001.MPG Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 41...

  • Page 52: Midi Show Control Protocol

    MIDI Show Control continues to use an "open- loop" design in order that standard MIDI practices may continue to be successfully utilized in applications using all types of standard Channel and system messages. Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 42...

  • Page 53: Message Format

    *Although they are showed in this table in hexadecimal form, both the Track and Clip are ASCII numbers. 2 Bytes make up the Track number, and 3 bytes make up the Clip number. **SMPTE commands do not require the Track or Clip bytes. Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 43...

  • Page 54: Message Examples

    Since the clip number field is only 3 digits, the maximum file number supported by the MIDI protocol is 999. That means that you can only send a loop command for clips 1-487 (999-512=487). Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 44...

  • Page 55: Acknowledge Message Format

    In response to a MIDI command, the Binloop will send an acknowledge message. The format of the acknowledge message is as follows: F0 7F <ID> <msc> F7 Data Byte Entry/Description <ID> = unit address + 9 <msc> = 02 Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 45...

  • Page 57: Binloop Configuration Software

    This software can be installed directly from the CD/USB drive that was packaged with the Binloop. If you have Internet access, we recommend downloading the latest version from the Alcorn McBride website at http://www.alcorn.com. Once you locate the installation file, simply run it on your Windows PC and follow the on-screen instructions.

  • Page 58: Connecting Your Pc To The Binloop

    Binloop over Ethernet using the Binloop’s default settings. Please refer to the Application Notes section if you would like more information on this. Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 48...

  • Page 59: Running Binloop Software

    Before we get started, you’ll need to configure your PC’s connection with the Binloop. To do this, click on the icon at the top of the Binloop window. A window will appear that will allow you to choose your preferred connection method. Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 49...
  • Page 60 Click on the Detect button. If the connection is working properly, the Version box will display the current version of the Binloop’s controller card. If this is not the case, please refer to the Troubleshooting Guide for assistance. Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 50...

  • Page 61: Controlling The Binloop With The Binloop Software

    5. In the Reproducer 1 Controls window, use the buttons to control the playback. 6. Click on the Play button to start the video. The status LED of reproducer 1 will turn green. 7. Click on the Stop button to stop the video. Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 51...

  • Page 62: Navigating Through The Menus

    Clicking on Cancel closes the window without opening any file or changing any settings. Save The Save option causes one of two actions. If you are using a file which was previously saved, choosing this option will immediately save the file Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 52...
  • Page 63 Windows. If you have made any changes to the settings, you will be asked if you want to update the unit and if you want to save the file with the current settings before you exit the Binloop application. Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 53...

  • Page 64: Binloop Menu

    Unit Groups You can place the Binloop into a Group with other Binloops and address them as a single group. The Unit Groups selects which groups this Binloop is a member of. Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 54...
  • Page 65 Preroll Time where SMPTE interface. This window will change depending on whether you have Generation can begin earlier the SMPTE interface configured to Generate or Read SMPTE. the first time it is started. Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 55...
  • Page 66 SMPTE In connector. Generate SMPTE This button configures the SMPTE interface to Generate timecode. This timecode is used internally to process the timecode triggers, and is also fed to the SMPTE Out connector. Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 56...
  • Page 67 Version – Get Version This allows you to get the current firmware version of the SMPTE interface on your Binloop’s Controller card. Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 57...
  • Page 68 This setting is intended for other Binloop systems that support independent audio-only playback from the left or right channel. This feature is not supported by the Digital Binloop HD, so leave this setting on Stereo or Mono. Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 58...
  • Page 69 Group. Reproducers can be simultaneously commanded This provides the ability for one Play command to trigger synchronized using any of the Binloop’s multi-channel video playback. control interfaces. Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 59...
  • Page 70 Reproducer will report their current status. A timeout message appears if no Reproducer is installed in the slot. Any errors that exist will be reported in the lower part of this window. Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 60...

  • Page 71: View Menu

    Status Bar at the bottom. Window Menu The Window button is a standard Windows control that allows you to open a New Window for Triggers, Cascade or Tile windows, and Arrange Icons. Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 61...

  • Page 72: Help Menu

    Help Menu The Help sub-menu shows a window containing current revision information. Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 62...

  • Page 73: Timecode Trigger List

    Add, Duplicate, Edit, or Delete triggers. Triggers Window Clicking Add brings up a window that allows you to add a trigger. Time This is the timecode value at which you want the trigger to occur. Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 63...
  • Page 74 Group selected in the Location. This field is disabled when All Reproducers is selected. Socket This field is used for older Binloop systems that have multiple flash memory sockets. This value is not relevant for the Digital Binloop HD. Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 64...
  • Page 75 For Binloops that support audio playback, this option is used to trigger independent audio playback on the left or right channel. The Digital Binloop HD does not support this type of audio playback, so leave this setting on ‘Stereo or Mono’ at all times. Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 65...

  • Page 76: A Word About Trigger Latency

    Use the Synchronized Play command for playing groups of Reproducers, which must start playback in perfect synchronization (i.e. multi-channel music tracks or video wall presentations). Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 66...

  • Page 77: Cobranet

    24bit rates per bundle for a maximum of 4 bundles. The CobraNet interface does support 8 channels of 20bit audio per bundle. A diagram and pin out of the cable is shown in the following diagram. Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 67...

  • Page 78: Reproducer Configuration

    Note: the second, slave CobraNet interface for reproducers 9-16 must be connected to the same CobraNet network as the first, master CobraNet interface for reproducers 1-8 for proper operation. Reproducer Configuration Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 68...

  • Page 79: Cobranet Configuration

    A Note about Downloading the CobraNet configuration – When downloading the CobraNet configuration, please first disconnect the CobraNet interface otherwise the configuration download may timeout and fail. Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 69...

  • Page 80: Cobranet Advanced Configuration

    Bundle Assignments – The bundle number is assigned to the communications channel as well as the audio channels to be carried with in the bundle. Note: Left and right stereo channels are identified as individual channels in a bundle. Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 70...

  • Page 81: Bundle

    Bundle numbers 0-255 are defined as “Multicast” point-to-many channels and bundles 256-65279 are “Unicast” or point-to-point transmissions. For additional information on CobraNet, contact Cirrus Logic support at the link below: http://www.cirrus.com/en/support/cobranet/ Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 71...

  • Page 83: Hardware Description

    Generator/Reader is idling and ready to begin SMPTE generation or external SMPTE synchronization. Mute (Red) - This LED is illuminated when the Mute button on the unit has been pressed. This indicates that the audio outputs of all reproducers are muted. Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 73...

  • Page 84: Control Buttons

    When this button is in the mute position, the reproducer status LED’s will be red to indicate that they are muting the audio output. The Mute status LED will also be illuminated in this case. Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 74...

  • Page 85: Display And Menu Wheel

    ‘Exit’ selection and push the menu wheel to return to the status screen. To see a complete map of this menu interface, refer to Appendix D - Wheel Menu Map. Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 75...

  • Page 86: Reproducer Status Led

    2. If the reproducer is playing, pressing this button will cause it to manual for further details on stop playing. file naming. 3. If the reproducer is in a fault condition (status LED flashing red), pressing this button will clear the fault. Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 76...

  • Page 87: Connectors

    Balanced Outputs DB25/F x 2 Balanced Stereo Audio Outputs 1-4, 5-8 AES/EBU & S/PDIF I/O DB37/F x 2 AES/EBU or S/PDIF Digital Audio I/O CobraNet RJ-45 CobraNet Audio Network Ethernet RJ-45 Ethernet Control Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 77...
  • Page 88 Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 78...

  • Page 89: Digital Audio (Aes/Ebu)

    Reproducers. Refer to the table below. Balanced Reproducer Left Right Analog Output # Slot 3, 16 6, 19 1 - 4 9, 22 12, 25 3, 16 6, 19 5 - 8 9, 22 12, 25 Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 79...

  • Page 90: Unbalanced Audio And Analog Video

    The Show Control serial port is intended for applications where the Binloop is to be controlled remotely via an RS-232 capable control system. This could be an Alcorn McBride show controller, a PC, or practically any device with an RS-232 serial port. Since this interface is designed to be flexible, it supports a variety of different serial protocols.

  • Page 91: Programmer Port

    The MIDI In connector accepts standard MIDI protocol commands for control of the Binloop. Please refer to the section titled Controlling the Binloop for details on how to use the MIDI port. Signal MIDI In + MIDI In - Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 81...

  • Page 92: Midi Out

    4dBV using the front-panel menu of the Binloop. For backward compatibility with previous Binloop systems, an alternate V-Sync input is also provided on this connector. Signal SMPTEIN + SMPTEIN - VSYNCIN SMPTEOUT- SMPTEOUT+ Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 82...

  • Page 93: Parallel Control

    Stop sounds selected by inputs 20-27 (else play). Inhibit the looping of sounds selected by inputs 20-27 High = SMPTE Locked, Low = not locked High = Video Sync locked, Low = no sync detected 35-37 (not used) Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 83...

  • Page 95: Media Files

    MPEG2 video stream and an MPEG1 audio stream. 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 Digital Binloop HD. Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 85...

  • Page 96: File Naming

    If you have duplicate file numbers (i.e. two files associated as file #1), the Binloop would consistently choose only one of those files when told to play the associated number. Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 86...

  • Page 97: 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 Binloop HD’s video outputs and encoding content. Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 87...

  • Page 98: 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 Binloop HD’s video outputs and encoding content. Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 88...

  • Page 99: 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 Binloop HD’s video output and encoding content. Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 89...

  • Page 100: Audio Formats

    Dolby® Digital EX, Pro Logic® II, MLP and DTS® *AC3 audio streams are not decoded in the Binloop. They are only streamed from the digital audio outputs of the Binloop, and must be decoded using an external AC3 decoder or receiver. Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 90...

  • Page 101: File System Limitation - 4Gb File Size

    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 Binloop User’s Manual Page 91...

  • Page 103: Installation Guidelines

    The shield of the cable between the Binloop and the EQs tied at the EQs, the shield of the cable between the EQs and the Amps tied at the Amps. Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 93...

  • Page 104: A Word On Temperature

    Binloop is mounted without proper ventilation or mounted directly above or below a piece of equipment that normally runs hot (i.e. power amplifier). Remember, high temperature is the enemy of all electronic equipment. Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 94...

  • Page 105: Output Connections

    WARNING: The following information should only be used when a card (Controller, or Video Reproducer) has failed and must be returned to Alcorn McBride Inc. Removing a card carelessly could result in further damage, which would not be covered under your warranty. PLEASE BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL!!! 1.
  • Page 106 9. Place the card-in-the-bag on a stable surface. 10. Carefully place the cover back onto the unit. Make sure that it is facing the right direction (The Alcorn McBride logo should be right-side up and the buttons should fit through the holes).

  • Page 107: Specifications

    MP@HL AP@L3 Microsoft VC1 (WMV9) & Resolution: 1080i, 720p, 576p, 480p, 576i, 480i Digital Output: HDMI, HD-SDI (SMPTE-292M) with embedded audio Analog Output: CVBS Composite SD Output (Simultaneous) Component Video (YPbPr or RGsB) Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 97...

  • Page 108: Audio

    Timing Stability: 7 ppm Dropout Tolerance: Configurable (None, Infinite, or 1-8 seconds) Input: Transformer Isolated Input Impedance: 600 balanced Output: Balanced 2-10 VPP selectable 0dBV to +4dBV selectable Output Impedance: 10 maximum Load Impedance: Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 98...

  • Page 109: Application Notes

    Binloop. If there were no triggers stored in the Binloop, this list will be empty. If you have reached this point without receiving any communication errors, you have successfully established a connection with the Binloop. Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 99...

  • Page 110: Modifying The Binloop Configuration

    Just make sure that the number of reproducer slots is configured for 8, and that the Standard controller card is selected. Once you have verified these settings, click OK to exit this screen. Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 100...
  • Page 111 Play command. This delay is exactly 2 seconds. When you add this delay to the video length, you end up with an End Time of 01:02:41.00. After that, click OK to exit this screen. Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 101...
  • Page 112 Segment is set to 1 (this assumes that you have named your video as video #1, as instructed in the Playing a Test Video section). Click on OK to add the trigger to the trigger list. Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 102...

  • Page 113: Downloading The New Configuration

    When the clock reaches 01:00:02.00, every reproducer in the Binloop with a video #1 will start playing video. When the SMPTE clock reaches 01:02:41.00, it will loop back to 01:00:00.00 and repeat the process. Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 103...

  • Page 114: Note 2: Controlling The Binloop With An Alcorn Mcbride Show Controller

    Note 2: Controlling the Binloop with an Alcorn McBride Show Controller While the Binloop has some very powerful features that allow it to operate as a stand-alone device in many circumstances, there are inevitably applications where an external control system is required.

  • Page 115: Configuring The Binloop

    Binloop’s configuration. Programming the Show Controller Alcorn McBride Show Controllers are designed to be programmed initially by a PC, and then operate independently of the PC once the programming is complete. We call this program a ‘Script’, and it is created and transferred using the WinScript...
  • Page 116 Protocol Wizard. The following screen will appear, prompting you to select the protocol for the device connected to this port. Select Alcorn_McBride_Digital_Binloop_HD_(8_Channel) from the list and click OK. The Port Configutation should look like this when finished. Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 106...
  • Page 117 PlayClip sequence and select Start: none. This will open a window that will allow you to specify a trigger to start the PlayClip sequence. Select button1 as the input name, and then click the OK button. Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 107...
  • Page 118 Event – This is the action that is to be taken at the specified time. In this case, we are using the Binloop Play event which instructs one or more channels of the Binloop to play a file. Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 108...
  • Page 119 If no errors are found the screen will look like this. After the compiling process is successful, the following window will appear prompting you to download the compiled script to the show controller. Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 109...

  • Page 120: Testing The Show Control Script

    Maybe you want to trigger playback from a motion sensor wired into the controller? Having a Show Controller in your system provides all kinds of possibilities. Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 110...

  • Page 121: Note 3: Connecting To The Binloop Using Ethernet

    Ethernet crossover cable, like the red one included with the Binloop packaging. This cable allows you to connect the PC directly to the Binloop without the need for a switch or hub. Cross Over Cable Binloop-HD (RED) Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 111...

  • Page 122: Changing The Network Settings Of Your Pc

    6. Enter 255.255.255.0 in the Subnet mask box 7. Enter 192.169.0.1 as the Default gateway 8. Click OK to apply the new IP Address to your PC. 9. Click OK once again to exit the connection properties screen. Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 112...

  • Page 123: Configuring The Network Settings Of The Binloop

    If you believe that these settings may have been altered, you should verify them using the front-panel menu wheel interface of the Binloop. Browse to the Network Setup screen and make sure that all of the settings match these values. Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 113...

  • Page 124: Connecting Over Ethernet With The Binloop Software

    If it does, select Yes and then click OK to exit the Connection Settings screen. We can now verify the Ethernet connection by uploading the configuration from the Binloop to your PC. To do this, click on the icon or select Binloop Upload From Binloop… Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 114...
  • Page 125 If you wish, you may click Upload to transfer the Binloop’s configuration to your PC over the Ethernet connection. You can also use all of the features of the Binloop software to change configuration settings, and control the Binloop over Ethernet. Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 115...

  • Page 127: Appendix A - Troubleshooting Guides

    Faulty or loose cables configuration for affected reproducer using the front-panel b) Color space configured menu interface or the Binloop incorrectly for display software. c) Change Colorspace setting of display (if possible) Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 117...
  • Page 128 Faulty reproducer 4) Audio Output distorted - a) Same as (3) above a) Same as (3) above. multiple outputs. b) Interconnect ground loop. b) Power cycle Binloop. c) Faulty controller Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 118...

  • Page 129: Appendix B - Compact Flash Media Capacities

    ‘seam’ them together using the Play Next command. 15Mbps CBR (Average Quality) Compact Flash Size Capacity (Gigabytes) (Minutes) 30Mbps CBR (Highest Quality) Compact Flash Size Capacity (Gigabytes) (Minutes) Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 119...

  • Page 131: Appendix C - Updating Firmware

    OS.NEW to FACTORY.NEW. This causes the update to occur without the file name changing to OS.SAV after the update is complete. This allows you to update an entire cage of reproducer cards with a single Compact Flash card containing the FACTORY.NEW file. Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 121...

  • Page 132: Controller Card Firmware

    16. Watch the Binloop display to verify that the firmware version corresponds to the update firmware version. 17. Wait for the READY LED to turn on, indicating that the Binloop has powered up properly. Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 122...
  • Page 133 21. Click on the Update button at the bottom of the window and wait for the update to complete. You have now successfully updated the Control System and the SMPTE Interface of the DBAP4 controller card to the latest versions. Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 123...

  • Page 135: Appendix D - Menu Wheel Map

    Appendix D – Menu Wheel Map Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 125...

  • Page 137: Index

    Video Outputs........77, 80 Message Format ........43 Video Reproducer ........95 MIDI In..........77, 81 Windows Vista........... 47 MIDI Out ..........77, 82 Windows XP ..........47 Mute ........73–74, 83, 97 Alcorn McBride Binloop User’s Manual Page 127...

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