Adtec Soloist 2 User manual

Brand: Adtec

Model: Soloist 2

Type: User manual

Adtec Soloist 2 is a broadcast-grade MPEG 2 player designed for reliable and maintenance-free operation. It features high-quality video and audio outputs, multiple control interfaces, and the ability to play files from internal hard drives or external sources. Its powerful 32-bit RISC CPU and deterministic multitasking operating system ensure smooth playback and quick response times.

Soloist 2

Shown with optional CD or DVD data drive.

CAT-002-H-4.0

May 2001

Broadcast MPEG 2 Player

SOLOIST 2 Introduction

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Table Of Contents

i. Contact Information

ii. Safety Information

I. Soloist 2 Introduction

II. Symphony Basic Application

III. Technical

Control Interface Diagrams

Communications Diagrams

MPEG Encoding Parameters for Mirage/Soloist

MPEG Storage (Data rate) Table

CE Declaration

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Soloist 2 Introduction

The Soloist 2 represents years of engineering and market research culminating

into one simple, reliable, economical and powerful broadcast tool. At its core,

the Soloist 2 utilizes a high-speed 32-bit RISC CPU operating under ADTEC’s

own deterministic multitasking operating system. The core CPU is tightly

integrated with MPEG decoding, memory, drive host control and digital to

analog circuitry to provide the highest level of quality and reliability available.

The Soloist 2 will provide years and years of total maintenance free operation

without the need or knowledge of sophisticated computers and operating

systems.

Identifier Description

A Reset switch. Must be held for one second to initiate reset.

B Power LED, illuminates when AC power is applied to unit.

C Video LED, illuminates during video playback.

D Drive LED, illuminates during either SCSI or IDE host controller activity.

E Link LED, illuminates when the electrical 10 Base T Ethernet connection is made

correctly to a hub or server.

F Busy LED illuminates when Ethernet activity occurs.

G Drive bay for primary, IDE or SCSI

H Drive bay for secondary, IDE or SCSI

Soloist 2 Front with two removable hard drives

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Connector Description

A Chassis ground.

B AC line input, 3-pin computer power plug. Includes 6’ cable. (Auto range 70-240 VAC input)

C SOLO210BASET (10 Base T) and External SCSI 2 drive expansion port. Expansion port 2.

D SOLO2BALYC (Balanced audio, Y/C, RGB, YUV) expansion port. Expansion port 1.

E RS422A control port.

F Parallel control port.

G RS-232 communications port THRU. (Unlimited loop-through capabilities)

H RS-232 communications port IN. (Unlimited loop-through capabilities) Units require unique names to

address individually.

I Product label area.

J 10 Base T Ethernet Busy LED. (Only used when installed in Soloist 1 to Soloist 2 upgrade)

K 10 Base T Ethernet Link LED. (Only used when installed in Soloist 1 to Soloist 2 upgrade)

L 10 Base T Ethernet RJ-45 jack.

M Ethernet hardware address. (48 bit MAC address set in hardware. IP address set by user.)

N Balanced RIGHT audio output, 600 Ohm output impedance.

O Balanced LEFT audio output, 600 Ohm output impedance.

P Y/C output. 4 pin din connector.

Q Y output of Y/C on BNC connector or Composite video in RGB and YUV modes.

R C output of Y/C on BNC connector. R or RY signal for RGB or component modes

respectively.

S Video output number 1, 75 Ohm. G or GY signal for RGB and Composite modes

respectively.

T Video output number 2, 75 Ohm. B or BY signal for RGB and Composite modes

respectively.

U SYNC input, 75 Ohm, Black Burst or Digital TTL sync or Genlock

V Unbalanced LEFT audio output, 56K Ohm output impedance.

W Unbalanced RIGHT audio output, 56K Ohm output impedance.

Soloist 2 rear panel

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Physical

Rack Mount Applications:

The Soloist 2 was designed to be rack mounted and requires only one rack unit

(1RU). It does NOT require blank spaces above or below to remain within it’s

designed operating temperatures. The Soloist 2 integrates a built in fan with side

panel discharge, make sure the side discharge has at least 1” of clear space to

allow for airflow.

Non Rack Mount Applications:

The Soloist 2 can be tabletop or desk mounted as it ships with four rubber feet to

prevent skid or slipping on Formica finishes. In this application, make sure that

no heavy objects (over 25 pounds) are placed on top of the unit as this may

cause damage to the drives.

Power

Power Supply:

The Soloist 2 ships with a six (6) foot standard SJT power cord with a three (3)

pin US type plug. A European 3 PIN cord with plug is available on PAL

versions. The unit incorporates a universal input switch mode power supply. It

carries the CE, UL, CSA and TUV safety certifications. Valid input ranges from

70 to 240 volts AC (VAC), 50 Hz or 60 Hz and uses between 20 and 65 watts

based on the number and type of hard drive(s) used.

Video

Video Connections:

The SOLOIST 2 uses video industry standard BNC connectors for video and

SYNC connections. YC is available via two BNC connectors or a 4-pin din

connector. In addition, a four (4) pin din connector and two BNC connectors are

supplied for Y/C video out.

Units can be rack mounted with

out blank panels between them.

The Soloist 2 can be configured for

Composite, YC, Component

(Separate SYNC), and RGB

(SYNC). See Configuration for

more specifics.

Sync on Green for RGB and Sync

on Y for Component is available

with the SOLO2SYNCGREEN

hardware option.

Caution: The 4-pin din and two

BNC connectors are the same

electrical YC signal, both CAN

NOT be connected at the same

time!

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Audio

Audio Connections:

The Soloist 2 ships standard with RCA jack, Unbalanced (Hi impedance -10 dB,

56 K Ohm) audio connectors for left and right channels. Removable Screw

Terminal (RST) connectors are supplied to facilitate low impedance (+4 dB, 600

Ohm) balanced audio.

Communications

Control Connectors:

The SOLOIST 2 incorporates control via Parallel, Serial RS232, Serial RS422A,

and Ethernet (Telnet and/or FTP). The Parallel port utilizes a DB9 male

connector, the RS422A port utilizes a DB9 female connector, and the RS232

ports utilize RJ-11 telephone connectors. The Ethernet uses RJ-45 connection

through your existing Lan/Wan system. For specific information regarding the

protocol and pin out, see the Technical section.

Communications Connections:

The SOLOIST 2 provides multi drop loop-through RS232 to allow a single PC

communications port or serial controller access to multiple units. Two RJ-11

connectors make up the In and Thru connections. Adapters are provided to

connect the SOLOIST 2 directly to a 9-pin PC communications port. Ethernet

communication is facilitated via the RJ-45 connector on the Ethernet port of the

Soloist 2. The Ethernet port is provided on the Soloist 2; however, it is up to the

customer to provide cabling and connection to their Lan/Wan system. Please

consult your Network Administrator before installing the Soloist 2 in a Lan/Wan

environment.

The Soloist 2 can easily be

controlled via serial, parallel, or

Ethernet interfaces.

An unlimited number of units can

be controlled from one (1) RS232

serial port.

Storage (Hard Drives)

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This section is intended to give an orientation of the Symphony Screens.

Symphony Main Screen

1. Pull Down Menu

2. Modem Lights

3. Connection Information

4. Messages

1. Product Bar

2. Applet Icons

3. Connection Pull-down

Click Applets one time! Double-

clicking Applets will cause the

Application to open twice.

Terminal

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Terminal provides a text-based (character, not line based) editor to send or

retrieve data.

1. Click Terminal Icon once to start.

2. Terminal Screen – Click in Black area to begin typing commands.

3. Click the Scroll Up to view data not visible. Terminal will

store up to 256 lines of information. Make sure to click again prior to

entering new terminal commands

DO NOT use the <BACKSPACE>

key; typing errors will result. If

you do not type the correct

response, hit <ENTER> and start

over.

Symphony Terminal is similar to

Windows HyperTerminal.

The Commands used in Terminal

are the same commands as found in

the Command Interface portion of

the Mirage-Soloist Technical

Manual. Please refer to this

document for further descriptions

of Terminal Commands.

Location

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A Location contains information for connecting to a unit(s). This includes

information on names, phone (modem) number, port type, and the names of

each unit(s) at the Location. The Location area also has a section for storing site

contact information and pager settings.

Speed Bar

Open Save Close Add Loc Del Loc Previous Next Config Connect Contact

Contact Sheet

1. Multiple Locations

2. Location Information

3. Unit Names at Location

For information on creating a

Location to use in Symphony,

please refer to the Connection

guide in this document.

For more detailed information on

Location, please refer to the

Location Section of the Mirage-

Soloist Technical Manual.

Pager Settings work with Duet

MPEG2 Digital Ad-Inserter only.

Console

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Console is the Graphical User Interface (GUI) for the Mirage and Soloist 2. It

will allow the user to see the inventory of the Soloist in the Directory, Configure

the unit. Play a sequential list and play a Schedule according to Time and Date.

Control Panel

1. Control Panel

2. Console Applet

For more detailed information on

Console, please refer to the

Console Section of the Mirage-

Soloist Technical Manual.

Console Continued

Directory:

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The Directory provides a list of MPEG files on the hard drive(s) in the Mirage

or Soloist 2. The file Name, Drive, Disk (Partition), Spot number, Length, File

size (MB), Data Rate (Mbs), Date encoded, and Time encoded is provided.

Speed Bar

1. Directory Tab

2. Directory Information

3. Find a File

4. Get Button – Get Directory

from Mirage/Soloist

5. Play – Play a File. (Double-

Clicking on a File will also

play that file)

This page is also printable with the

use of the print button at the top of

the page.

For more detailed information on

Directories in Console, please refer

to the Console Section of the

Mirage-Soloist Technical Manual.

Console Continued

Configuration:

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Use Configuration to configure your Mirage or Soloist 2. The tabs at the top of

Configuration are: Communications, Audio/Video, Transport, Time,

Networking, Features, and Manufacture.

For more detailed information on

Configuration in Console, please

refer to the Console Section of the

Mirage-Soloist Technical Manual.

For more detailed information on

Commands in Console, please refer

to the Command Interface Section

of the Mirage-Soloist Technical

Manual.

Console Continued

LIST:

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A List is used to create a sequence for file playback.

Creating a Sequential Playback List

1. Under the List Tab in Console, Drag and Drop SPOT NAMES (MPEG

files) from the directory window on the left to the List window on the

right.

2. This List is now only on your Desktop PC.

3. SEND this list to the Soloist. The SEND command automatically saves

the list.

CONFIGURATION

The configuration will play a large

role in how the list is executed, be

sure that the configuration variables

match the desired functionality for

the list.

Recommended Configuration

settings for Lists are:

Setting Option

Repeat All

Startup On

Remember to NV-SAVE the new

configuration

1. Playing File will Flash in

Green and be centered.

2. List to Play

3. Inventory

For more detailed information on

using a List in Console, please refer

to the Console Section of the

Mirage-Soloist Technical Manual.

Console Continued

SCHEDULE :

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Schedules are lists that include Time and Date.

Creating a Schedule

Schedule adds the Weekday, Month, Date, Year, Hour, Minute, and Seconds

options to a list. Make sure the Schedule Running Button is checked prior to

sending the schedule or it will not work.

1. Under the Schedule Tab in Console, Drag and Drop SPOT NAMES

(MPEG files) from the directory window on the left to the Schedule

window on the right.

2. Assign Date and Time to each file.

3. SEND this schedule to the Soloist. This saves the schedule as well.

The Schedule Linking Feature

Once the first program in your schedule is assigned a time, single click in its link

box to the left, drag through all additional programs in your schedule. Start

times will be automatically assigned. This feature is particularly useful when a

schedule of lists is required on a repeating or day-to-day basis.

CONFIGURATION

The configuration of the unit will

play a large role in how the

schedule is executed, be sure that

the configuration variables match

the desired functionality for the list.

Recommended Configuration

settings for schedules are:

Setting Option

Repeat

Off

Startup

Off

1. Inventory of Mirage or

Soloist 2

2. Schedule to play

For more detailed information on

Scheduling through Console, please

refer to the Console Section of the

Mirage-Soloist Technical Manual.

Console Continued

Speed Button Descriptions:

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Configuration Speed Button Table

Speed

Button

Function

NV-Erase Clear the Non Volatile (Flash) memory

NV-Load Load (Get) the Non Volatile (Flash) memory settings and

display to desktop

NV-Save Save (Send) the Non Volatile (Flash) memory settings from

the desktop to Soloist

Defaults Set unit configuration to default, must save after default has

been selected

List & Schedule Speed Button Table

Speed

Button

Function

NV-Erase Clear the Non Volatile (Flash) memory

NV-Load Load the Non Volatile (Flash) memory settings into

Volatile Memory

NV-Save Save (Send) the Non Volatile (Flash) memory settings from

the desktop to Soloist

Clear Clear the list or schedule from the Volatile Memory only

Get Get the list or schedule from the non-volatile memory and

display on the desktop

Send Send the list or schedule from the desktop to the Soloist 2

volatile (erasable) and Flash (Non-Volatile) memory.

Non-Volatile Memory (NV)

The configuration settings allow

the user to customize the Mirage or

Soloist 2 to perform exactly as

desired. There is no need to set

switches for specific characteristics

to be defined. The non-volatile

memory is in the form of a Flash

ROM. It can be re-written to an

infinite number of times. Once the

NV-Save speed button is selected,

the user will be prompted "You are

about to save the Configuration in

the Soloist to the non-volatile

memory…ARE YOU SURE?" click

Yes to proceed or No to cancel.

Once yes is clicked, the Soloist will

now react with the configuration

characteristic defined and saved in

the non-volatile memory. Saving

the Configuration in memory

protects your data from a power

failure.

File Manager

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Left Window

1. File Manager Icon

2. Inventory of Drive

3. Left Window

(Environment)

1. Import

2. Find

3. Location Name

4. Unit(s) Name(s)

5. Drive

6. Partitions of Drives

For more detailed information on

File Manager, please refer to the

File Manager Section of the

Mirage-Soloist Technical Manual.

IFP

In Field Programming (IFP) allows

the user to reprogram the Flash-

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ROM of the Mirage or Soloist 2. This allows the user to upgrade firmware

without replacing a chip or sending the unit back to the factory.

IFP Screen

Firmware Files are in the Form:

Soloist2.S19 (Soloist 2)

Mirage.S19 (Mirage)

1. IFP Menu Screen

2. IFP Applet

1. Browse Bar – Browse

your hard drive for the

current Firmware to

upload.

2. Program Application Bar

3. Units to be upgraded

4. Transfer Log

For more detailed information on

IFP, please refer to the IFP Section

of the Mirage-Soloist 2 Technical

Manual.

Symphony Basic

Introduction

Symphony-Net was designed to

provide a communications link to

ADTEC manufactured products. A

Location is required to make a

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