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- Page 1 Imagestore Intuition User Manual 03457-03 © Jul-2005 Software version 1.02.1 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 - 2005 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
To prevent Imagestore Intuition overheating, provide proper ventilation. 9. Do not operate with suspected failures. 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 –... -
Page 6: Scope Of The Manual
Imagestore 300 User Manual Part No. 03402 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
Imagestore Intuition User Manual Preface Symbols and Conventions Front panel control of Imagestore Intuition is achieved using the keys in conjunction with prompts from the display. Where reference is made to a key the legend of the key will be shown in... -
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
Overview The overview provides an introduction to the Miranda Technologies Ltd Imagestore Intuition for new users and describes the functions and features offered by the product. It includes a simple technical concept of the unit and details the optional modules that are available to enhance the unit's capabilities. -
Page 10: Index
Preface Imagestore Intuition User Manual Index Manual index. Page 10 Miranda Technologies Ltd... -
Page 11: Table Of Contents
Imagestore Intuition User Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents Preface Warranty --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 Important Safety Notices ------------------------------------------------------ 4 Injury Precautions ------------------------------------------------------------- 4 Product Damage Precautions ---------------------------------------------- 5 Certifications and Compliances-------------------------------------------- 5 Scope of the Manual------------------------------------------------------------ 6 Associated Publications ----------------------------------------------------- 6... - Page 12 Table of Contents Imagestore Intuition User Manual Presmaster System------------------------------------------------------- 19 Front panel -------------------------------------------------------------------- 20 Getting Started------------------------------------------------------------------ 21 Applying Power --------------------------------------------------------------- 21 Boot-Up Sequence ---------------------------------------------------------- 21 Facilities and Features-------------------------------------------------------- 22 Image Loading and Distribution ------------------------------------------ 22 Front Panel Operations Controls ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 23...
- Page 13 Imagestore Intuition User Manual Table of Contents Load System Codes ------------------------------------------------------31 System Information ----------------------------------------------------------32 System Information menu tree -----------------------------------------32 Serial Number --------------------------------------------------------------32 Operating System ---------------------------------------------------------32 IP Address ------------------------------------------------------------------33 Network Mask --------------------------------------------------------------33 Gateway Address ---------------------------------------------------------33 NTP Server -----------------------------------------------------------------33 RS232 Counters -----------------------------------------------------------33...
- Page 14 Table of Contents Imagestore Intuition User Manual Console Blanking --------------------------------------------------------- 43 Restart System ------------------------------------------------------------ 43 Clean Restart -------------------------------------------------------------- 43 Safe Shutdown ------------------------------------------------------------ 43 Installation Ventilation------------------------------------------------------------------------ 45 Power Requirements ---------------------------------------------------------- 45 Environment --------------------------------------------------------------------- 45 Rear Panel Connections ----------------------------------------------------- 46 PC Connectors --------------------------------------------------------------- 46...
- Page 15 Imagestore Intuition User Manual Table of Contents Transit Packaging ------------------------------------------------------------53 Menu Tree Index Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 15...
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Page 17: Overview
This section provides a basic overview of the concept of the unit and includes instructions for getting started. Imagestore Intuition (Product codes INT-001 and INTHD-001) are part of Miranda Technologies Ltd's professional broadcast equipment range of products and there primary use is as graphics generator used to insert templates (a combination of graphical objects) or animations (.OXIs) into a... - Page 18 Overview Imagestore Intuition User Manual The composited stream (virtual layers) then get loaded onto either the Midground or Foreground layer of an Imagestore. Each template can be individually controlled in the normal manor, CUT UP and DOWN. Each layer when loaded with a single template file (.tem) can contain up to 256 controllable objects (text boxes, images, animations, rolls, crawls etc.)
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Page 19: Control
Overview Control Automation Imagestore Intuition is designed to sit within the Oxtel Series Automation 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. -
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
Imagestore Intuition User Manual Overview Getting Started Applying Power Before applying power, ensure that the floppy and CD drives do not contain a disk. The product should be connected to a mains supply via an appropriate circuit breaker. The Intuition chassis has 2 400W hot swap power supply modules. These modules are auto sensing and operate between 110 and 220V. -
Page 22: Facilities And Features
Overview Imagestore Intuition User Manual The unit may take a minute or so to boot-up. When the sequence is complete the LCD will display the follow. To turn the unit off, press the on/off switch and hold for a few seconds... -
Page 23: Front Panel Operations
Front Panel Operation Front Panel Operations This section of the manual explains, on a task-by-task basis, the operation of an Imagestore Intuition using only the front panel controls. Each task is fully detailed, making reference to other sections unnecessary. Controls All of Imagestore Intuition’s operational and configuration features can be... -
Page 24: Left And Right Arrow Keys
Where a single value is displayed the left arrow key may be used to reduce the displayed value and the right key may be used to increase it. Opening screen The Imagestore Intuition menu has two branches: Operate Setup... -
Page 25: 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 26: Layer N Keyer Operation
Front Panel Operation Imagestore Intuition User Manual Layer n Keyer Operation Select Operate, Layer n, Keyer Operations. Keyer Operations menu tree Operate Layer n Keyer Operations Cut Keyer Up Cut Keyer Down Fade Keyer Up Fade Keyer Down Fade Rate... -
Page 27: Cut Keyer Up
Imagestore Intuition User Manual Front Panel Operation A CUT transition is an instant switch to the selected layer. This is achieved between frames in the vertical interval so the active picture is allowed to finish before the new data is transmitted. -
Page 28: Layer N Store Operations
Front Panel Operation Imagestore Intuition User Manual Layer n Store Operations Select Operate, Layer n, Store Operations. Store Operations menu tree Operate Layer n Store Operations Load Image Unload Image Load Image Selects a file from the hard disk to load into layer n. -
Page 29: 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 29... -
Page 30: File Operation
Front Panel Operation Imagestore Intuition User Manual File Operation Select Setup File Operation. File Operations menu tree Setup File Operations Erase Image Configuration Save Configuration Load Diagnostic Save Load System Codes These options are used for basic library management. Erase Image Index through the images on the hard disk using the arrow control keys . -
Page 31: Configuration Load
Imagestore Intuition User Manual Front Panel Operation Configuration Load Copies the configuration file (conf.xml) from a floppy disk(s) to the hard disk Diagnostic Save Copies the diagnostic files to a floppy disk(s). Messages.old 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... -
Page 32: System Information
Front Panel Operation Imagestore Intuition User Manual System Information Select Setup, System Information. System Information menu tree Setup System Information Serial Number Operating System (Linux X.X.XX) IP Address Network Mask Gateway Address NTP Server RS232 Counters Time Zone Current Time... -
Page 33: Ip Address
Imagestore Intuition User Manual Front Panel Operation IP Address This menu displays the units IP Address number. To modify the address refer to page 40 Network Mask This menu displays the units Network Mask (sub-net mask) number. To modify the number refer to page 41. -
Page 34: Current Time
Front Panel Operation Imagestore Intuition User Manual 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 34 Miranda Technologies Ltd... -
Page 35: View Licences
Imagestore Intuition User Manual Front Panel Operation View Licences Select Setup, View Licences. This command will display on the front panel VFD all installed licences. Use the arrow control keys to scroll through the list. Intuition enable menu Serif text render... -
Page 36: Set Time-Of-Day Menu Tree
Front Panel Operation Imagestore Intuition User Manual Set Time-of-Day menu tree Setup Set Time-of-Day Year Month Hour Year Sets the year between 2000 - 2100 Month Sets the month between 1 - 12 Sets the day between 1 - 31... -
Page 37: Self Tests
Imagestore Intuition User Manual Front Panel Operation Self Tests Select Setup, Self Tests. This menu option displays the percentage of field time taken to complete the following. Press the enter key twice to display the figures. Rend Time taken to render all objects (text boxes, animations stills etc.) within all loaded templates, expressed as a percentage of a field. -
Page 38: System Setup
Front Panel Operation Imagestore Intuition User Manual System Setup Select Setup, System Setup. Use this menu tree to adjust the following: 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... -
Page 39: Set Standard
Imagestore Intuition User Manual Front Panel Operation Network Mask Gateway Address Restart-System Confirm? Clean-Restart Confirm? Update-Software Disk Inserted? Set Standard Use this option to select the appropriate video line standard. The video standards listed will depend on installed licenses and output card fitted. After... -
Page 40: Reference Offset
Front Panel Operation Imagestore Intuition User Manual ReferenceError! Bookmark not defined. Offset This menu displays the Reference offset in lines and µ-seconds where the offset range is ± ½ field. ± 312.5lines @ .018µS increments ± 262.5lines @ .018µS increments NTSC ±... -
Page 41: Network Mask
Imagestore Intuition User Manual Front Panel Operation Use the arrow control keys to increase or decrease the value of the first block (10). Pressing the enter key will accept the new value and index to the second block (96). Repeat the process until the all blocks have been modified. -
Page 42: Gateway Address
Front Panel Operation Imagestore Intuition User Manual Gateway Address This option displays the units Gateway Address and enables the user to modify it. The Gateway Address will be shown on the VFD display with a plus (+) and minus (-) symbol at either end indicating that the value can be adjusted between (0 and 255). -
Page 43: Time Zone
Imagestore Intuition User Manual Front Panel Operation Time Zone The time sent from a NTP server is referenced to GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). Using the arrow control keys adjust the offset in ± HH:MM:SS to your local time region from GMT. - Page 44 Front Panel Operation Imagestore Intuition User Manual Page 44 Miranda Technologies Ltd...
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Page 45: Installation
Imagestore Intuition into a broadcast system. Ventilation Imagestore Intuition is ventilated front to back and through its side panels. It is essential that these holes remain clear of any obstruction. Power Requirements The Intuition chassis has 2 400W hot swap power supply modules. These modules are auto sensing and operate between 110 and 220V. -
Page 46: Rear Panel Connections
Installation Imagestore Intuition User Manual Rear Panel Connections PC Connectors Video Connectors Page 46 Miranda Technologies Ltd... -
Page 47: Rs232
Imagestore Intuition User Manual Installation RS232 The RS232 connector is used as the Automation interface. Pin No. Signal Name RS232 Ground Connector type: 9 pin male D type. Refer to the SuperServer 6023L-8R User’s Manual section 5-8, page 5-16. Genlock Sync... -
Page 48: Front Panel Symbols
Installation Imagestore Intuition User Manual Connect the FILL out put to the FILL connector on the rear of an Imagestore processor. Connect the KEY out put to the KEY connector on the rear of an Imagestore processor. Front panel Symbols PSU Fail LED The left hand LED is the power fail LED. -
Page 49: Oxtel Series Automation Connections
Imagestore Intuition User Manual Installation Oxtel Series Automation Connections Presmaster Generic RS232/RS422 ports Port ID Label Desc Type RS232(422) Serial control port. RS232/422 RS232(422) Serial control port. RS232/422 RS232(422) Serial control port. RS232/422 RS232(422) Serial control port. RS232/422 Pin No... -
Page 50: Interconnecting Cable
Installation Imagestore Intuition User Manual 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. Page 50 Miranda Technologies Ltd... -
Page 51: 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 52: 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 53: 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 54 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 55 Imagestore Intuition User Manual Menu Tree ····Cut Keyer Down Menu Tree ····Fade Keyer Up ····Fade Keyer Down ····Fade Rate ···Store Operations ····Load Image Intuition 1.02 ····Unload Image ·Operate ··Layer 4 ··Layer 1 ···Keyer Operations ···Keyer Operations ····Cut Keyer Up ····Cut Keyer Up ····Cut Keyer Down...
- Page 56 Menu Tree Imagestore Intuition User Manual ····Fade Keyer Up ····Fade Keyer Down ····Fade Keyer Down ····Fade Rate ····Fade Rate ···Store Operations ···Store Operations ····Load Image ····Load Image ····Unload Image ····Unload Image ··Layer 10 ··Layer 7 ···Keyer Operations ···Keyer Operations ····Cut Keyer Up ····Cut Keyer Up...
- Page 57 Imagestore Intuition User Manual Menu Tree ····Fade Rate ···Store Operations ···Store Operations ····Load Image ····Load Image ····Unload Image ····Unload Image ··Layer 16 ··Layer 13 ···Keyer Operations ···Keyer Operations ····Cut Keyer Up ····Cut Keyer Up ····Cut Keyer Down ····Cut Keyer Down ····Fade Keyer Up...
- Page 58 Menu Tree Imagestore Intuition User Manual ····1280x720/59.94 ···Console Blanking ····1280x720/50 ···Restart System ···Select Reference ···Clean Restart ···Serial Comms Setup ···Safe Shutdown ····RS232 ·····Baud Rate ······9600 ······19200 ······38400 ······57600 ······115200 ·····Protocol ······Automation ···IP Address ···Network Mask ···Gateway Address ···NTP Server ···Timezone...
- Page 59 INTHD-001, 17 transition, 27 IP Address, 32, 33, 38, 40, 41, 42 TRI-Level, 39 KEY, 17, 47, 48 VFD, 9, 23, 27, 32, 35, 39, 40, 41, Keyer, 26 Layer, 25, 26, 28 VGA, 43 Miranda Technologies Ltd Page 59...
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