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  • Page 1 ADC 100 Device Server User’s Guide...
  • Page 3 1. License Harris hereby grants to you the right to use the Software only on a single CPU at a time, at a single location. You may make one copy of the Software in machine readable form, solely for backup purposes.
  • Page 4 Harris entire liability and your exclusive remedy as to the disk(s) shall be, at Harris option, either (a) return of the purchase price or (b) replacement of the disk that does not meet the foregoing limited warranty and which is returned to Harris with a copy of the receipt.
  • Page 5 State of California, excluding its conflict of laws provisions to the extent such provisions would apply the law of another jurisdiction. COPYRIGHT This manual is copyright © 1999 by Harris Corporation. ADC-100 software is copyright © 1990-1999 by Harris Corporation. All rights reserved. TRADEMARKS All brand names and product names used in this book are trademarks, registered trademarks, or trade names of their respective holders.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    What is the Harris Automation System? ........
  • Page 8 Parameters Tab ........... . 2-21 Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...
  • Page 9 Diagnostics Tab ........... . . 4-3 Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...
  • Page 10 GPI Sheet Tab ............7-5 Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...
  • Page 11 Annotators............A-6 Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...
  • Page 12 Contents Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...

  • Page 13: List Of Figures

    Configuring a Protect Disk (wrong) ........2-9 Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...
  • Page 14 List of Figures Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...

  • Page 15: List Of Tables

    Additional ports of same video disk......... 3-5 Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...
  • Page 16 List of Tables Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...

  • Page 17: Introduction

    Introduction Overview This chapter presents an introduction to the Harris ADC Device Server and how it works within the automation system. Also included in this overview is a brief description of the various chapters of this manual. Topics covered in this chapter include: ◆...

  • Page 18: What Is The Harris Automation System

    GMT product to enhance the automation process. See “GMT” on page 11. Appendix A, “Supported Devices” on page A-1, contains a list of all currently supported devices. This list is continually updated, so be sure to check Harris’ website at www.harris.com for updates to the list of supported devices.

  • Page 19: Using Harris Automation In The Broadcast Environment

    Using the Harris Media Client (available separately), this list can be transformed into a label list for barcode labels and the tape details directly entered into the Harris database, as well as a dub list for spots to be entered into a video disk server.

  • Page 20: System Components

    The transfer is accomplished by an RS-422 switching device. Air Client Workstations The Air Client workstations are PC computers that run client application software. The workstations communicate with the Device Server through a local area network. Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...

  • Page 21: Media Client Workstation

    Available options include: ◆ Additional Client (user) workstations ◆ Additional ADC Device Server devices ◆ Additional supported channels ◆ Additional control panels and customization of pushbutton functions ◆ GPI interface ◆ Media preparation ◆ Database conversion Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...

  • Page 22: What Is The Adc Device Server

    16 channels simultaneously. If more capacity is needed, additional device servers can be added to the system. The ADC Device Server is configured remotely from any client on the Harris automation system containing the Remote Configuration Tool. The Configuration Tool contains common Windows usability features, such as drag and drop and a point-and-click graphical interface.

  • Page 23: Features

    (including satellite receivers), and any GPI (General Purpose Interface) controlled device. The Master Control operator can control the on air playout from a Harris control panel (similar to a Master Control Switcher Panel). The system can also be started automatically by time of day, as well as remotely by GPI.

  • Page 24: Broadcast Devices

    (which reduces the cost of using the cart machine). ◆ Video Disk Expertise. The Harris disk protocol was introduced to be an industry standard for controlling disk systems. The protocol has since been adopted by companies such as Tektronix and Hewlett Packard.

  • Page 25: Play Lists And Transmission Lists

    When an event in the transmission list is activated, the event performs a predefined function such as Play, Record, Switch or Cue. The ADC Device Server supports multiple transmission lists; each list can be made up of several appended playlists. Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...

  • Page 26: Automated Recording

    This also allows multiple recordings to take place simulultaneously using the same list. The ADC Device Server controls input audio and video switching when the recording begins. Recordings can be made from program output or from external feeds, such as satellite. Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...

  • Page 27: Gmt

    Introduction Harris’ AutoSat™ system is available to automate acquisition and recording of satellite signals. AutoSat works as an integrated part of the Harris system, using a simple menu-driven system. Contact your Harris representative for more information on AutoSat. (Optional feature) Global Media Transfer (GMT) is Harris Automation's system for controlling media movement within a broadcast facility.
  • Page 28 Introduction Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...

  • Page 29: Installation

    32 MB RAM (64 MB recommended) CD-ROM drive 100 Mb compatible network card Installing the NT Device Drivers Insert the floppy disk or CD-ROM containing drivers for the Harris NT Device Server. This disk/CD-ROM is labeled: NT DRIVERS VERSION 1.01 Run Windows Explorer, then double click on the setup.exe file on the floppy.
  • Page 30 Make sure that the VREFSync driver is using interrupt 3 and that no other device is using this interrupt. Make sure that TimeCode driver is using interrupt 5 and that no other device is using this interrupt. Selec the I/O Port button to display the input/output port usage: Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...

  • Page 31: Checkkey.exe

    Confirm that you see the HarrisSer for each four port serial card configured in the system. Checkkey.exe After installation is complete, a program file CHECKKEY.EXE is installed in the \SERVER directory. Run this program to verify that it finds the VSYNC hardware. Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...

  • Page 32: Installing The Server Software

    Installation The first box should have a check mark in it and all the other boxes should be blank. If any other situation is present, the hardware has been misconfigured. Contact your Harris representative for further assistance. Installing the Server Software The Device Server software is installed on the device server.
  • Page 33 See “Command Line Parameters” on page 1-7 for details on how to change the server name by changing the command line parameter. 10. After installation is complete, store the installation floppies in a safe place. Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...

  • Page 34: Installing The Configuration Software

    Installation Installing the Configuration Software The configuration software is installed on any client on the Harris NOTE: network, NOT on the device server. If you already have a floppy diskette containing the files, skip to step 3. Copy the config.exe file to a temporary directory. This file is a self-extracting zip file.

  • Page 35: Command Line Parameters

    The NTCONFIG parameter indicates the name of the client running the configuration utility. This name must be unique on the Harris network. If the configuration utility is installed on more than one client, each client must have a unique name.
  • Page 36 NT version. When converting a DOS .ini file to an NT .ini file, you must reconfigure the preview A/V information or edit the ADC100NT.INI file to change the preview A/V information for each device. Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...
  • Page 37 Installation The ADC Device Server only runs on the Harris 4-Port Serial Cards. The SONY LMS object does not have the router built in anymore. Instead, a new device under routers exits. ◆ Configure the LMS device first. ◆ Configure the LMS Router under Router/Switchers.
  • Page 38 OLD DRIVER NAME NEW DRIVER NAME GVG Master 21 MCS GVG Master 21 Thomson 9920 Thomson 9920 MCS Probel System 2/3 Pro-Bel System 2L Probel System 2/3 Pro-Bel System 3L Oxtel ImageStore Keyer Only Oxtel ImageStore Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...

  • Page 39: Configuration Manager

    Configuration Manager The ADC Device Server is configured remotely from a client on the Harris automation network running the server configuration software. We call the remote client utility the Configuration Manager throughout this manual. Configuring the Device Server The only configuration setting on the device server is the server handle. It may be left blank, then configured from the Configuration Manager (next page).

  • Page 40: View Menu (Server)

    The Configuration Manager is an integral part of the Harris ADC Device Server, running on any client on the Harris Automation network. Do not run the Configuration Manager on the device server.

  • Page 41: Server Handle

    Configuring Devices Right click on the configured device, then choose Configured Devices. The following screen appears: Figure 2-1 Configured Devices (1 of 2) Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...

  • Page 42: Configured Devices (2 Of 2)

    “DDsk.” If this is to be used as an air disk, you could rename “DDsk” to “Air.” This is done by typing in a new Device Name in the General tab. Right-click on the device and select Properties to access this tab. Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...

  • Page 43: Logically Configuring Your Devices

    Logically Configuring Your Devices The Harris automation system checks for material on play lists with configured devices in channel order (Channel 1, Channel 2, Channel 3, and so on, in order). Real devices should be configured on the lower channels, with virtual devices (requesters, distributors, and switch- only devices) configured on the higher channels.

  • Page 44: Configuring Lists

    To configure a list, do the following: Right click on the server, then select List Configurations (selecting File, List Configurations also accesses the same dialog box, similar to the following:) Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...

  • Page 45: List Assignments (1 Of 2)

    List Assignments (2 of 2) The first video disk has now been assigned to PlayList 1. Repeat this procedure for all configured devices. Once a device has been assigned to a list, that device is exclusive to that Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...

  • Page 46: Configuring A Protect Device

    If the operator notices a problem with the air device (such as poor picture quality) and wishes to manually switch to the protect device, this can be done by using Harris Automation’s Air Client. See the Air Client User’s Guide for details on how to manually switch to the protect device.

  • Page 47: Configuring A Protect Disk

    If you accidentally dropped the second video disk on PlayList 1 instead of Air (the video disk assigned to PlayList 1), it will appear like this: Figure 2-7 Configuring a Protect Disk (wrong) Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...

  • Page 48: Play List Parameters

    Rewind to First Program Segment: After a program plays, the automation system rewinds the tape to the first segment before ejecting it from the VTR. The tape is rewound to the SOM of the first segment minus the preroll. Default is disabled. Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...
  • Page 49 The valid range is 0- 29 frames. Default is 0. StandbyOn Seconds: The amount of time the automation system keeps the VTR in tension after cueing an event. The valid range is 10-59 seconds. Default is 30 seconds. Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...

  • Page 50: Options Tab

    Make sure both A and B channel A/V parameters are configured in all devices that are used. Default is disabled. Play ID Title Mismatches: (Optional feature) Allows mismatched events to play. Default is enabled. Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...
  • Page 51 When enabled, thread time is not used. When disabled, events are cued only within the thread times. Default is disabled. Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...

  • Page 52: Lookahead Tab

    Hours: Specify a time duration, in hours, for the lookahead window to check. The valid range is 0 to 23 hours. Default is 4 hours. This option has no effect unless the Duration Based Lookahead box is enabled. Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...

  • Page 53: Events To Log Tab

    Lookahead. Otherwise, this setting is used. Default is 50 events. Events to Log Tab For a detailed explanation of the following options, please see the Air Client user’s NOTE: guide. Following is a brief description of each of the following options: Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...
  • Page 54 P and T (but not A). No switching is done on these events unless this is changed. These events can be used as a key/audio over inputs to a master control switcher. Default is enabled. Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...
  • Page 55 The name of the source to switch to is entered in the title field. This name must also be in the source name table for the switcher that is supplying the video to the record device. Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...
  • Page 56 Back Timed System Event: Works in the same manner as secondary system except that this event type runs prior to the primary event by the time specified in the Time field. Default is enabled. Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...

  • Page 57: Mix/Wipe Tab

    Slow: Valid numbers are 0 to 999 frames. Default is 60 frames. Medium: Valid numbers are 0 to 999 frames. Default is 30 frames. Fast: Valid numbers are 0 to 999 frames. Default is 15 frames. Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...

  • Page 58: Linking Tab

    Linked column. List is Master and List is Keyed Master have no effect if no list is selected as a linked list. Media List Parameters Parameters Tab See the Play List “Parameters Tab” on page 2-10. Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...

  • Page 59: Options Tab

    See the Play List “Parameters Tab” on page 2-10. Options Tab See the Play List “Options Tab” on page 2-12. Lookahead Tab See “Count Lookahead” on page 2-15 under the Play List Lookahead tab. Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...

  • Page 60: Events To Log Tab

    Tape Length: This is the duration of the compile tape. Default is 01:30:00:00. Break Gap: The distance between the end of black on one pod and the start of black on the next pod. Default is 00:30:00:00. Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...

  • Page 61: Changing The Password

    The password displays as a series of asterisks on the screen for security purposes. NOTE: The password is stored in encrypted form in the system registry. Click OK when finished. Upon next launch, enter the new password to gain access. Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...
  • Page 62 2-24 Configuration Manager Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...

  • Page 63: Video Disk Configuration

    The device name identifies the disk port. The default name for standard video disks is DISK. Enter the name by using up to 16 characters. When an event is threaded, an extra character - the head number - is added to the end of the name. Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...
  • Page 64 The ADC Device Server shortens the duration of any event that is longer than what is reported from the disk. This feature is not typically needed for normal on-air operations since the Harris database has the exact durations. Default is disabled (unchecked).

  • Page 65: Ports Tab

    The output board is used for playout. This is the video port number in the video disk that the Harris serial board port logs into. Typically, only one video port is assigned to a list. A value of 0 closes the video port and makes it available to another communications port.
  • Page 66 To configure two video disk ports from the same disk to the same list: Assign both disk ports to the list as primary ports (air disk ports) not as protect ports. Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...
  • Page 67 When configured this way, any editing within or before any threaded and cued events, and all events below the edit point, are ejected and rethreaded in the proper order. This assures that playout toggles ports for every other event. Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...

  • Page 68: Prerolls/Postrolls Tab

    When enabled, this settings overrides other configured postroll settings. Device postroll, if enabled, must be set to at least 4 frames. This feature allows the list to use one postroll for VTRs, cart machines, and other devices, and a different postroll for video Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...
  • Page 69 300 frames. This feature should not be used unless specified by the disk manufacturer or Harris (refer to device-specific information). Four frames is the minimum preroll allowed. Preroll is sent to the video disk port when initialized or configured. All play and record commands are executed at a given time after receipt of the command Disk preroll provides the preroll the disk requires for frame-accurate playout.

  • Page 70: Storage Tab

    (since all space available numbers are estimates due to variable rates of compression on different video images). This parameter has no effect unless Automatically Delete From Disk When Full is enabled. Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...

  • Page 71: Recording Tab

    IDs on a record list. The video disk records every frame into the proper ID. The record list can be made into a playlist and played out. The play output is exactly the same as what was recorded. Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...
  • Page 72 Secondary Record Device Events. This is useful in caching to record only IDs that are commercials as they are short and not program material (program material normally has a segment number). Default is disabled. Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...

  • Page 73: Segments Tab

    “spot01,” “spot02,” and “spot03.” If the disk has a maximum of 32 characters allowed for an ID, the ID is truncated on the disk if the ID takes up 30 or more characters (2 characters are lost to allow for the 2 segment characters). Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...

  • Page 74: Archive Tab

    This occurs only if an event is placed on the playlist seconds before it is to go on air. Normally, every spot is transferred from archive to the playout disk when the spot reaches the lookahead area of the list (which usually happens hours before playout). Default is disabled (unchecked). Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...

  • Page 75: E To E Tab

    Frames to Send EE Off Early. Enter the number of frames that the EE OFF command should be sent early. Default is 3. This box is ignored unless the Send Disk EE Mode Commands box is enabled (checked). Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...

  • Page 76: Reporting Tab

    If a specific problem or suspected bug is noticed, turn on this setting. If a disk diagnostic message appears when the problem occurs, the diagnostic code associated with the message should be reported to Harris. Default is disabled (unchecked). Items Automatically Deleted or Recorded. This setting should only be used to verify or test that the disk is functioning properly.

  • Page 77: Content Server Tab

    The Harris Automation GMT (Global Media Transfer) system is a more sophisticated closed loop system that can do multiple transfers if required, and log what happens and report errors.

  • Page 78: Disk Status Tab

    Self in the NT Server), which causes the copy command to be sent to itself. Disk Status Tab The Disk Status tab is informational only. No user-configurable settings are available in this tab. Click the Refresh tab to update the displayed information. Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...

  • Page 79: Diagnostics Tab

    This option allows you to manually force the port to be an output port, overriding the default configuration. Port Status Manually take the port offline and online. Click the appropriate tab (Off Line or On Line). Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...
  • Page 80 3-18 Video Disk Configuration Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...

  • Page 81: Vtr Configuration

    Enter a name for the VTR to help you identify the VTR during event transmission. The name can have up to 16 characters. The device name has no relation to the ID of any tape inserted in the VTR. Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...
  • Page 82 SOM by the specified number of frames at the end of preroll. The Edit Compensation values should be left at 2 unless you are experiencing problems. If you intend to change these values, contact your Harris representative. Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...

  • Page 83: Diagnostics Tab

    ID of a secondary data event, the event is executed. Such secondary data events include those that delete spots, transfer an archived spot, delete protect spots, or undelete protect spots. Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...

  • Page 84: Vtr Type Tab

    This tab displays information about the VTR, including the model number, protocol ID, cassette size, analog/digital, and whether or not extended errors are reported. Refresh Click the Refresh button to update the information display. Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...

  • Page 85: Cart Machine Configuration

    Cart Machine Parameters General Tab Device Name Enter a name (using up to 16 characters) for the cart machine. This name is used to identify the cart machine during event transmission. Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...

  • Page 86: Editor Parameters Tab

    A negative value causes the tape to come up to speed before the SOM by the specified number of frames at the end of preroll. Editor Parameters Tab Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...

  • Page 87: Id Title Mismatch Tab

    The Edit Compensation values should be left at 2 unless you are experiencing problems. If you intend to change these values, contact your Harris representative. Four Channel Audio: Enable audio recording on four channels instead of the normal two channels.

  • Page 88: Tools Tab

    ID: Enter the ID of the tape to be inserted or removed. Title: Enter the title of the tape to be inserted or removed. Bin Location (A1-A40): Select the slot in the cart machine to add the tape to or remove the tape from. Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...

  • Page 89: Diagnostics Tab

    Cart Machine Configuration Diagnostics Tab Reinitialize Device Click the Reinitialize button to reinitialize the device. Confirm your selection when prompted. Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...
  • Page 90 Cart Machine Configuration Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...

  • Page 91: M/C Switcher Configuration

    Enter a name (using up to 16 characters) for the switcher. This name is used by the automation system to identify the switcher. Systems with multiple switchers should have each switcher assigned a unique name. Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...

  • Page 92: Sources Tab

    If the adjustment is negative, the switcher switches the entered number of frames earlier. The default value of zero is usually sufficient. Sources Tab Crosspoint Name Click the Add button to enter a source crosspoint name and number: Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...

  • Page 93: Destinations Tab

    The Crosspoint Name is a mnemonic to help the operator identify the crosspoint. The Number is the physical connection number of the crosspoint. Destinations Tab Crosspoint Name Click the Add button to enter a destination crosspoint name and number: Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...

  • Page 94: System Inputs Tab

    0. These options are not used by the automation system unless the corresponding list settings are enabled for Black Input and StationID. See Switch to Black and Station ID on Skip under the “Options Tab” on page 2-12. Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...

  • Page 95: Effect Durations Tab

    Slow: Specify a number from 0 to 999. Default is 60. Medium: Specify a number from 0 to 999. Default is 30. Fast: Specify a number from 0 to 999. Default is 15. Reporting Tab Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...

  • Page 96: Backup Tab

    Both switchers must receive the same inputs. During playout, the backup switcher switches whenever the main switcher switches The default is None (no backup switcher configured). Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...

  • Page 97: Miscellaneous Tab

    M/C Switcher Configuration Miscellaneous Tab Audio Mode Stereo/Mono Control: Select either stereo or mono for audio recording. Default is disabled (unchecked). Cascade Tab Click the Add button to enter cascade data for the switcher: Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...

  • Page 98: Cascade Data

    Line setting (above) is connected. The valid range is 0 to 32768. Default is 0. Cascade Crosspoint Out: The out crosspoint on the cascaded switcher to which the signal is to be routed. The valid range is 0 to 32768. Default is 0. Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...

  • Page 99: Switch-Only Device Configuration

    Right-click on the configured device (see Figure 2-2 on page 2-4 and Figure 2-5 on page 2-7), then choose Properties. A dialog box with multiple tabs appears. Each tab is discussed in order here: Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...

  • Page 100: Switch-Only Device Parameters

    Switch Only events with the same ID may be played back to back as primary events. There are no restrictions as long as these events are both primary events. Since Switch Only events have no SOM, these events are always contiguous and will always play back to back. Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...

  • Page 101: General Tab

    Enter a name (using up to 16 characters) for the switcher. This name is used by the automation system to identify the switcher. Systems with multiple switchers should have each switcher assigned unique name. Switch Only Names Assign unique names for each Switch Only. Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...

  • Page 102: Prerolls/Postrolls Tab

    Use Instant Prerolls box is left unchecked. Switch Only Select a Switch Only device configured in the previous tab. The settings chosen in the Prerolls/Postrolls tab must be repeated for each Switch Only device. Default is disabled for each device. Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...

  • Page 103: Gpi Sheet Tab

    Pulse Width. When the value is greater than zero, the contact is closed when the number of frames remaining in preroll reaches this value. The Pulse Offset value is backtimed from the end of preroll, not from the beginning of preroll. The value must not Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...
  • Page 104 See “Instant Prerolls” on page 7-4. Switch Only Select a Switch Only device. The settings chosen in the GPI tab must be repeated for each Switch Only device. Default is disabled for each device. Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...

  • Page 105: Requester Configuration

    2-7), then choose Properties. A dialog box with multiple tabs appears. Use the left and right arrows at the upper right to scroll through the other tabs. Each tab is discussed in order here: Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...

  • Page 106: Requester Device Parameters

    BLUE after the operation. This provides an indicator to the operator. If both Register Events When Moved and Play Events are enabled AND you have used an available GMT list to load the push list into (as opposed to a standard Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...

  • Page 107: Qualifiers Tab

    If both of the above boxes are left at their default settings (both disabled), you can NOTE: record both single spot IDs and multi segment IDs. No Events Greater Than (Mins) Select a maximum number of minutes allowed for an event. Default is 5 minutes. Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...

  • Page 108: Routing Tab

    Archive: Usually a SCSI connection between the archive system and the video disk server. This mode is used when the source device is a digital archive device (e.g., a StorageTek or Ampex DST) under control of an Avalon Archive Manager. Default is disabled. Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...

  • Page 109: Destination Tab

    Choose the device name associated with the destination device from the dropdown menu. Fibre Handle This is the unique fibre address assigned to the destination video disk. Each video disk on a fibre network must have a unique address. Valid entries are 0 through 99. Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...

  • Page 110: Distributor Tab

    Choose the server from the dropdown menu where the distributor identified in the Device field (below) resides. Device Choose the name of the distributor from the dropdown list that requests the distributor representing the primary source of material from this requester. Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...

  • Page 111: Distributor Configuration

    2-7), then choose Properties. A dialog box with multiple tabs appears. Use the left and right arrows at the upper right to scroll through the other tabs. Each tab is discussed in order here: Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...

  • Page 112: Distributor Device Parameters

    This position is also known as the channel number. You may change the device name to any name you wish. There is a 16 character maximum. Routing Tab Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...

  • Page 113: Source Tab

    This is the server name that the destination device is physically connected to. Choose the correct server from the dropdown menu. Device Choose the device name associated with the destination device from the dropdown menu. Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...
  • Page 114 GMT list. It is recommended to link the last distributor back to the first distributor to form a closed loop so that any distributor on the linked list can be the initial distributor (as pointed to by a requester in a multi-requester environment). Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...

  • Page 115: Global Delete Targets Tab

    (2) The only allowable routing mode is fibre mode. (3) If Delete Target specifies a VTR, cart machine or archive destination, or if the routing mode is baseband or archive, the Global Delete command is ignored. Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...
  • Page 116 Distributor Configuration Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...

  • Page 117: Appendix A Supported Devices

    Supported Devices The following devices are supported by the Harris ADC Device Server at this time. As the list is in a constant state of flux, we recommend that you visit our website at www.harris.com for periodic updates to this list.

  • Page 118: Cart Machines

    Thomson PROCART Ported Untested M/C Switchers GVG 100 Series Ported Untested BTS MCS 2000 Ported Untested GVG Master21 DOS Only MCS GVG Master21 Ported Untested Utah MC 500 Ported Untested BTS Saturn Ported Untested Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...

  • Page 119: Routers

    Untested Telect Router Ported Untested Adcom Router Ported Untested NVision 1308 Router Ported Untested NVision 3064 Router Ported Untested NVision 3128 Router Ported Untested NVision 3512 Router Ported Untested BTS Mars Router Ported Untested Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...

  • Page 120: Switch Only Device

    Not working under DOS Chyron Scribe Ported Chyron MAXINE Ported Chyron Text Codi Ported Tested (Weather Channel) as part of TADD Collage CG Ported Chyron Infinite! Ported Digital Graphix Deko Ported Aston CG Ported Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...

  • Page 121: Sercom

    No DOS Support Flash File Still Store Ported Flash File SS 2Chan Ported To be tested Leitch LogoMotion Ported Tested Oxtel ImageStore Ported Barcode Readers Sony BVRB-10 Barcode Ported PCWand Model 300 Ported Tested Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...

  • Page 122: Gmt

    Requester Ported Tested Distributor Ported Tested Avalon Archive Manager Ported Tested Annotators Harris Annotator No DOS Support Harris GPI Anno No DOS Support Harris GPIA Anno No DOS Support Demo Annotator No DOS Support Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...
  • Page 123 Lookahead tab, 2-21 Break gap, 2-22 Options tab, 2-21 Break, thread after, 2-13 Parameters tab, 2-21 Broadcast environment, using in, 3 Components, 4 Components, device server, 3 Configuration utility, 2-1 Configuration tips, 2-5 Cart machine Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...
  • Page 124 Configuration software, 1-6 Routing tab, 9-2 NT device drivers, 1-1 Source tab, 9-3 Requirements, 1-1 DOS to NT upgrade issues, 1-7 Server software, 1-4 Dub list, 3 Instant prerolls,use, 3-6 Duration based lookahead, 2-14 Introduction, 1 Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...
  • Page 125 System inputs, 6-4 Postroll, 3-6 System Inputs tab, 6-4 Pre-black, 2-23 Master control (M/C) switcher Prerolls, 3-7 Overview, 6-1 Prerolls, use instant, 3-6 Media Client, 3 Protect disk, configuring, 2-8 Media list Descrtiption, 2-6 Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...
  • Page 126 Using in a broadcast environment, 3 Barcode readers, A-5 Cart machines, A-2 Character generators, A-4 Video disk GMT, A-6 Additional port of same disk, 3-4 M/C switchers, A-2 Allow recording, 3-9 Routers, A-3 Archive tab, 3-12 Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...
  • Page 127 Use instant prerolls, 3-6 Use postroll, 3-6 Video input port in disk, 3-3 Video output port in disk, 3-3 VREFSync driver, 1-2 Configuration overview, 4-1 Diagnostics tab, 4-3 Edit compensation, 4-2 Eject on initialization, 4-2 Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...
  • Page 128 Index Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide...

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