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Imagestore Intuition
Imagestore Intuition
Imagestore Intuition
Miranda Technologies Ltd.
UK
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03457-1.13.5
Dec-2006
Software version 1.13.5
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- Page 1 Imagestore Intuition Imagestore Intuition Imagestore Intuition User User Manual User User Manual Manual Manual 03457-1.13.5 Dec-2006 Software version 1.13.5 Miranda Technologies Ltd. Tel: +44 (0) 1491 820000 Fax: +44 (0) 1491 820001 Email: uksales@miranda.com Web: www.miranda.com...
- Page 2 Copyright © 1999 - 2006 Miranda Technologies Ltd. All rights are reserved and, under the copyright laws, this manual may not be reproduced in any form, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of Miranda Technologies Ltd.
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Page 3: Preface
Preface Preface Warranty Miranda Technologies Ltd offer a 24 months free parts and labour warranty on Oxtel Series equipment from the date of the initial invoice, providing there is no evidence of negligence, abuse or failure to reasonably follow instructions given by the Company for its proper use. -
Page 4: Important Safety Notices
To avoid fire hazard, use only the fuse type and rating specified for Imagestore Intuition. 6. Do not operate in wet/damp conditions. To avoid electrical shock, do not operate Imagestore Intuition in wet or damp conditions. Page 4 Miranda Technologies Ltd... -
Page 5: Product Damage Precautions
If you suspect there is damage to Imagestore Intuition, have it inspected by qualified service personnel. For further safety procedures refer to the Superserver 6023L-8R User’s manual, section 4 – System Safety. Certifications and Compliances The Superserver 6023L-8R complies with FCC Class B, CE, UL/CUL, TUV Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 5... -
Page 6: Scope Of The Manual
Imagestore 300+ User Manual Part No. 03753 Imagestore HDTV User Manual Part No. 02901 Intuition Builder User Guide Part No. 03454 Electronic copies of the manuals are available from the Miranda website at: http://www.miranda.com/library.en/Automation%20Protocol/ http://www.miranda.com/software.php Page 6 Miranda Technologies Ltd... -
Page 7: Symbols And Conventions
The two-line display provides a range of prompts in response to key presses. Where reference is made to an actual display prompt this will be shown italicised, e.g. Operate or Mix A Input. Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 7... -
Page 8: Contacts
Preface Imagestore Intuition+ User Manual Contacts For technical assistance, please contact your nearest Miranda Technical Support centre: Americas Telephone: +1-800-224-7882 techsupp@miranda.com Asia Telephone: +81-3-5730-2987 asiatech@miranda.com Europe, Middle East, Africa, UK Telephone: +44 (0) 1491 820222 eurotech@miranda.com France (only) Telephone: +33 (0) 1 55 86 87 88 francetech@miranda.com... -
Page 9: Manual Structure
Support The support section describes the procedures for using the return-to-base warranty. It explains how to contact the Miranda Technologies Ltd technical support team and outlines a series of preliminary unit checks that should be made prior to calling. -
Page 10: Index
Preface Imagestore Intuition+ User Manual Index Manual index. Page 10 Miranda Technologies Ltd... -
Page 11: Table Of Contents
Front Panel Operations------------------------------------------------------- 9 Installation ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 Support --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 Menu Tree ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 Index ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10 Table of Contents Overview Introduction ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 17 Concept -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17 Control ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19 Automation -------------------------------------------------------------------- 19 Imagestore system ------------------------------------------------------- 19 Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 11... - Page 12 Keyer Operations menu tree --------------------------------------------30 Cut Keyer Up-----------------------------------------------------------31 Cut Keyer Down -------------------------------------------------------31 Fade Keyer Up --------------------------------------------------------31 Fade Keyer Down-----------------------------------------------------31 Fade Rate---------------------------------------------------------------32 Cut From Black --------------------------------------------------------32 Cut To Black -----------------------------------------------------------32 Fade From Black ------------------------------------------------------32 Fade To Black ---------------------------------------------------------32 Page 12 Miranda Technologies Ltd...
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Page 13: Table Of Contents Page
Disk Space Used---------------------------------------------------------- 40 RS232 Counters----------------------------------------------------------- 40 Time Zone ------------------------------------------------------------------ 40 Current Time --------------------------------------------------------------- 40 Running Since ------------------------------------------------------------- 40 View Licences ---------------------------------------------------------------- 41 Set Time of Day -------------------------------------------------------------- 41 Set Time-of-Day menu tree--------------------------------------------- 42 Year -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 42 Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 13... - Page 14 Serial Comms Setup ------------------------------------------------------48 Hostname--------------------------------------------------------------------48 IP Address-------------------------------------------------------------------49 Network Mask --------------------------------------------------------------49 Gateway Address----------------------------------------------------------50 NTP Server------------------------------------------------------------------51 Time Zone -------------------------------------------------------------------51 Slave Address --------------------------------------------------------------51 Console Blanking ----------------------------------------------------------52 Restart System -------------------------------------------------------------52 Factory Reset---------------------------------------------------------------52 Safe Shutdown -------------------------------------------------------------52 Installation Ventilation ------------------------------------------------------------------------53 Power Requirements ----------------------------------------------------------53 Environment----------------------------------------------------------------------53 Page 14 Miranda Technologies Ltd...
- Page 15 Product Support ---------------------------------------------------------------- 63 Warranty and Non-Warranty Repairs ----------------------------------- 64 Obsolescence----------------------------------------------------------------- 64 Upgrades ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 64 Service Visits------------------------------------------------------------------ 64 Equipment Loans ------------------------------------------------------------ 65 Training------------------------------------------------------------------------- 65 Web Page --------------------------------------------------------------------- 65 Returns Procedure ---------------------------------------------------------- 65 Transit Packaging------------------------------------------------------------ 65 Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 15...
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Page 17: Overview
Imagestore Intuition (Product codes INT+SD, INT+HD and INT+HD-SD) are part of Miranda Technologies Ltd's professional broadcast equipment range of products and there primary use is as a graphics generator used to insert templates (a combination of graphical objects) into the HD/SD SDI digital video signal through the FILL and KEY inputs of an Imagestore. - Page 18 Control over these objects is achieved via advanced Easytext and Intuition automation commands. Refer to the Oxtel Series Automation Protocol document for further information. Templates are created using Intuition Builder software. For further information on template authoring refer to the Intuition Builder User Manual. Page 18 Miranda Technologies Ltd...
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Page 19: Control
Protocol environment using extensions to the Easytext command set (Z) Automation is connected via the RS232 connector. Intuition is Imagestore compliant therefore can be controlled from a Presmaster or PresStation. The following diagrams show how the unit may be configured. Imagestore system Presmaster System Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 19... -
Page 20: Front Panel
In a Presmaster environment the Intuition MUST take the place of the downstream Imagestore. Front panel Limited control of Imagestore Intuition can be achieved via the front panel LCD. Refer to section, Front Panel Control. Page 20 Miranda Technologies Ltd... -
Page 21: Getting Started
To access the on/off switch it may be necessary to remove the cover panel. Pull on the inner handles (purple/gery in colour) to release the front from its catches. Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 21... -
Page 22: Facilities And Features
Intuition clips licence to be present. The main advantage for playing out video clips (compared with .oxi animations files) is the ability to play out synchronised audio. This is made possible by the inclusion of an audio-capable Bluefish card. Page 22 Miranda Technologies Ltd... -
Page 23: Supported Codecs And File Types
Clips should be generated at appropriate data rates dependent on video codec. Video Codec Maximum Data Rate mpeg 1 2,500 kbps mpeg 2 15,000 kbps 30,000 kbps Sorenson SVQ1 15,000 kbps Sorenson SVQ3 24,000 kbps Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 23... -
Page 24: Mpeg-2 Gop Structures
100%. If not then play out will fall behind and the clip will slow down (or step) in a way that may not be visible to the naked eye, although the audio will drop out completely. Page 24 Miranda Technologies Ltd... -
Page 25: Video Clip Size And Duration
(i.e. individual template layers that contain a very large number of objects) may be seen to run less well than in earlier versions of the software. It is therefore very important that all templates be tested with version 1.13 before going to air. Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 25... - Page 26 (twenty two in progressive standards). Since these software versions support video/audio clip playout, they do require the buffering needed for video clip decode initialisation. The pipeline is longer than for version 1.13.4 because the pre-buffering scheme is not supported. Page 26 Miranda Technologies Ltd...
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Page 27: Front Panel Operations
Using the appropriate arrow key will reveal those options. Escape and Enter Keys ( The escape key is used to proceed to a menu option closer to the boot-up menu. Successive pressing of the key will bring the display to the start-up Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 27... -
Page 28: Left And Right Arrow Keys
Opening screen The Imagestore Intuition menu has two branches: Operate Setup From the opening screen with Operate displayed press the enter key Page 28 Miranda Technologies Ltd... -
Page 29: Operate
Imagestore Intuition+ User Manual Front Panel Operation Operate Select Operate, Operate menu tree Operate Layer 1 Layer 2 Layer 3 Layer 4 Layer 5 Layer 6 …………………………………….. Layer 16 Select one of the 16 layers to operate. Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 29... -
Page 30: Layer N Keyer Operation
Layer n Keyer Operations Cut Keyer Up Cut Keyer Down Fade Keyer Up Fade Keyer Down Fade Rate (Value in fields 1 to 999) Cut from Black Cut to Black Fade from Black Fade to Black Page 30 Miranda Technologies Ltd... -
Page 31: Cut Keyer Up
Fade Rate command. Fade Keyer Down Gradually removes the template loaded into layer n from the output signal. The rate in fields is set by the Fade Rate command. Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 31... -
Page 32: Fade Rate
The rate in fields is set by the FTB Rate command. Fade To Black Gradually changes the Layer n output from the loaded template to black. The rate in fields is set by the FTB Rate command. Page 32 Miranda Technologies Ltd... -
Page 33: Layer N Store Operations
Clean Load Cut Load Play Animation Stop Animation Stop Anim Instant Load Image Selects a file from the hard disk to load into layer n. Templates (.tem) Unload Image Unloads the image from layer n. Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 33... -
Page 34: Image Load Mode
Play Animation Starts the animation from where it was stopped using the Stop Anim Instant function. Stop Animation Stops the animation at the end of the sequence. Stop Anim Instant Stops the animation instantly. Page 34 Miranda Technologies Ltd... -
Page 35: Setup
Imagestore Intuition+ User Manual Front Panel Operation Setup Select Setup. Setup menu tree Setup File Operations System Information View Licences Set Time-of-Day Self Tests System Setup Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 35... -
Page 36: File Operation
Copies the configuration file (conf.xml) to a floppy disk(s). The configuration file is updated every 512 fields (10.24sec PAL, 8.53sec NTSC) and is a series of automation commands that reflect the status of the layers. Page 36 Miranda Technologies Ltd... -
Page 37: Configuration Load
Log file from previous uptime Messages.new Log file from current uptime Load System Codes Copies new licence codes (syscodes.txt), which enable software options on Imagestore Intuition. The file is generally loaded from a floppy disk. Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 37... -
Page 38: System Information
IP Address Network Mask Gateway Address NTP Server Slave Address Bluefish Card Disk Space Used RS232 Counters Time Zone Current Time dd/mm/yyyy hh:mm:ss Running Since dd/mm/yyyy hh:mm:ss These options are used to view the following: Page 38 Miranda Technologies Ltd... -
Page 39: Serial Number
This menu displays the units Gateway Address. To modify the number refer to page 50. If the gateway address is set to 255.255.255.255, then the menu displays "Disabled" NTP Server This displays the IP Address of the NTP Server. Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 39... -
Page 40: Slave Address
This shows the time offset in hours, minutes and seconds (±HH:MM:SS) from GMT. Current Time Displays the date and time. Running Since Indicates date and time when the unit was last powered up (i.e. absolute time not elapse time). Page 40 Miranda Technologies Ltd... -
Page 41: View Licences
HD Intuition (also requires HD Output card) Intuition SD SD standards on an Intuition HD (requires Intuition HD) Intuition Clips Enables playout of clips files through templates. Set Time of Day Select Setup, Set Time of Day. Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 41... -
Page 42: Set Time-Of-Day Menu Tree
Sets the month between 1 - 12 Sets the day between 1 - 31 Hour Sets the hour between 0 - 23 Sets the minutes between 0 - 59 Sets the seconds between 0 - 59 Page 42 Miranda Technologies Ltd... -
Page 43: Self Tests
Time taken to send composited field (see above) to the output board, expressed as a percentage of a field. Time taken to mix the audio content into a field, expressed as a percentage of a field. Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 43... -
Page 44: System Setup
System Setup menu tree Setup System Setup Set Standard 625 Line 525 Line 1920x1080/59.94 1920x1080/50 1280x720/59.94 1280x720/50 Select Reference Output Key Mode Full Key Linear Key Serial Comms Setup RS232 Baud Rate 9600 19200 38400 57600 115200 Page 44 Miranda Technologies Ltd... -
Page 45: Set Standard
A Genlock signal is used to synchronise Intuition to the connected Imagestore providing both units are connected to the same source. SD Intuition requires a BI-Level sync whereas HD Intuition requires a TRI-Level sync. To display the Timecode Source press the enter key. Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 45... -
Page 46: Reference Standard
Keying is the process of inserting one video signal (referred to as the Fill signal) into another video signal (referred to as the Background signal) according to a third signal (referred to as the Key signal). There are two separate processes to consider Page 46 Miranda Technologies Ltd... - Page 47 Fill video signals. Oxtel series products support both Linear and Full keying. Key invert replaces the Key output with 1-Key, thereby inverting the action of the Key. Linear keying is used where the Fill signal has been pre-computed to match the Key signal. Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 47...
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Page 48: Full Key
This option displays the units Hostname and enables the user to modify it. The Hostname will be shown on the VFD display with brackets > and < around each character in turn indicating that each character can be adjusted as required. Page 48 Miranda Technologies Ltd... -
Page 49: Ip Address
‘Updating EEPROM’ shortly followed by ‘New setting takes effect on restart ’. Restart the Imagestore Intuition. Network Mask This option displays the units Network Mask (sub-net mask) number and enables the user to modify it. Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 49... -
Page 50: Gateway Address
The number is in four blocks separated by full stops i.e. ->255<255.255.255+ The factory default option is disabled and should only be modified in consultation with your IT department. To adjust the number, refer to the IP Address section (see above). Page 50 Miranda Technologies Ltd... -
Page 51: Ntp Server
Imagestore in addition to the Fill and Key signal. Using the arrow control keys enter the IP address. (See IP Address). The number is in four blocks separated by full stops i.e. Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 51... -
Page 52: Console Blanking
Restarts the system returning the unit to factory default settings. Press enter to confirm. Note: All custom set parameters will be removed. Safe Shutdown This feature halts the operating system in a controlled manner by saving files to disk before shutting down. Page 52 Miranda Technologies Ltd... -
Page 53: Installation
The Imagestore Intuition will tolerate operating temperature in the range 0°C to 35°C with humidity of between 5 and 90%, non-condensing. The unit is more tolerant in storage and may be stored at temperatures ranging from -10°C to +70°C. Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 53... -
Page 54: Rear Panel Connections
Installation Imagestore Intuition+ User Manual Rear Panel Connections PC Connectors Intuition+ SD Video Connectors Page 54 Miranda Technologies Ltd... -
Page 55: Fill And Key
Word Clock Output - Unbalanced AES/EBU Channels 5&6 Output + AES/EBU Channels 3&4 Output - AES/EBU Channels 3&4 Output + AES/EBU Channels 1&2 Output - AES/EBU Channels 1&2 Output + Connector type: High Density 15 pin female D type. Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 55... -
Page 56: Intuition+ Hd Video Connectors
SMPTE 274M 1998 1920 x 1080i/50 Hz SMPTE 274M 1998 1280 x 720/59.94 Hz SMPTE 296M 2001 1280 x 720/50 Hz SMPTE 296M 2001 Input Link A Input not supported. Genlock Input Analogue composite sync Page 56 Miranda Technologies Ltd... -
Page 57: Digital Audio I/O
Word Clock Output - Unbalanced AES/EBU Channels 5&6 Output + AES/EBU Channels 3&4 Output - AES/EBU Channels 3&4 Output + AES/EBU Channels 1&2 Output - AES/EBU Channels 1&2 Output + Connector type: High Density 15 pin female D type. Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 57... -
Page 58: Rs232
Refer to the SuperServer 6023L-8R User’s Manual section 5-8, page 5-16. Connect the FILL output to the FILL connector on the rear of an Imagestore processor. Connect the KEY output to the KEY connector on the rear of an Imagestore processor. Page 58 Miranda Technologies Ltd... -
Page 59: Front Panel Symbols
LED will light up red and the unit will emit a constant tone alarm. PSU LED The right hand LED will be lit green when power is applied to the unit. Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 59... -
Page 60: Oxtel Series Automation Connections
Please note that ports 0: - 3: are factory configured as RS232. If configured as RS422 swap jumpers on the PCB by referring to page 27 of the Presmaster Integration guide. (# 01234). Connector type: 9 pin female D type Page 60 Miranda Technologies Ltd... -
Page 61: Pcs-003
Imagestore Intuition+ User Manual Installation PCS-003 PCS-002 PM-2 Interconnecting cable The Presmaster to Intuition cable is a male to female 9 way D RS232 with pins 2 and 3 swapped. Pin 5 (GND) is a straight through connection. Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 61... - Page 62 Installation Imagestore Intuition+ User Manual Page 62 Miranda Technologies Ltd...
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Page 63: Support
Support Product Support Miranda Technologies support desk exists to provide timely help and advice to users and telephone support is available for the entire life of the product. The support desk may be contacted at any of the following locations. -
Page 64: Warranty And Non-Warranty Repairs
Imagestore Intuition+ User Manual Warranty and Non-Warranty Repairs Miranda Technologies Ltd provides all products that are sold new with a two- year, return-to-base warranty. Products that are purchased as “ex-demo” may have a limited warranty and reference should be made the original acknowledgement of order or the Product Certificate for warranty details. -
Page 65: Equipment Loans
Miranda Technologies Ltd’s web page can be found at www.miranda.com. Returns Procedure Should there be a need to return any Miranda Technologies Ltd product for upgrade or repair, telephone the Helpdesk and request a "return number". The helpdesk will ask for details of the return including the unit’s serial number, reason for return and any fault information. - Page 66 Miranda Technologies Ltd. Should a unit be received from Miranda Technologies Ltd in a damaged state (either new or repaired), this should be reported to both the courier and Miranda Technologies Ltd immediately.
- Page 67 ····Stop Animation ····Fade From Black ····Stop Anim Instant ····Fade To Black ··Layer 2 ···Store Operations ···Keyer Operations ····Load Image ····Cut Keyer Up ····Unload Image ····Cut Keyer Down ····Image Load Mode ····Fade Keyer Up ·····Clean Load Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 67...
- Page 68 ····Fade To Black ··Layer 5 ···Store Operations ···Keyer Operations ····Load Image ····Cut Keyer Up ····Unload Image ····Cut Keyer Down ····Image Load Mode ····Fade Keyer Up ·····Clean Load ····Fade Keyer Down ·····Cut Load ····Fade Rate ····Play Animation Page 68 Miranda Technologies Ltd...
- Page 69 ····Cut Keyer Up ····Unload Image ····Cut Keyer Down ····Image Load Mode ····Fade Keyer Up ·····Clean Load ····Fade Keyer Down ·····Cut Load ····Fade Rate ····Play Animation ····Cut From Black ····Stop Animation ····Cut To Black ····Stop Anim Instant Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 69...
- Page 70 ····Fade Keyer Up ·····Clean Load ····Fade Keyer Down ·····Cut Load ····Fade Rate ····Play Animation ····Cut From Black ····Stop Animation ····Cut To Black ····Stop Anim Instant ····Fade From Black ··Layer 13 ····Fade To Black ···Keyer Operations Page 70 Miranda Technologies Ltd...
- Page 71 ····Fade Rate ····Play Animation ····Cut From Black ····Stop Animation ····Cut To Black ····Stop Anim Instant ····Fade From Black ··Layer 16 ····Fade To Black ···Keyer Operations ···Store Operations ····Cut Keyer Up ····Load Image ····Cut Keyer Down Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 71...
- Page 72 ··System Information ···Gateway Address ··View Licences ···NTP Server ··Set Time-of-Day ···Time Zone ··Self Tests ···Slave Address ··· Rend Comp Blit ···Console Blanking ··· Rend Mix Blit ···Restart System ··System Setup ···Factory Reset ···Set Standard ···Safe Shutdown Page 72 Miranda Technologies Ltd...
- Page 73 Slave, 38, 40, 45, 51 Gateway Address, 38, 45, 50 SMPTE 259M, 55 Genlock, 45, 46, 55, 56 SMPTE 274M 1998, 46, 56 GMT, 40, 51 SMPTE 296M 2001, 46, 56 hot swap power supply, 21, 53 source, 47 Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 73...
- Page 74 SuperServer, 21, 58 Time Zone, 40, 51 Symbols, 7, 59 transition, 31 syscodes, 37 Transparency, 47 temperature, 53 TRI-Level, 45 template, 17, 18 VFD, 9, 27, 31, 39, 41, 45, 49, 50 templates, 17, 22 VGA, 52 Page 74 Miranda Technologies Ltd...
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