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Imagestore 750
User Manual
M872-9900-103
© September-2008
Software version 1.14.1
Miranda Technologies Inc.
UK
Tel: +44 (0) 1491 820000
Fax: +44 (0) 1491 820001
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.miranda.com
Preface Imagestore 750 User Manual
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Copyright © 1999-2008 Miranda Technologies Inc. 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 Inc.
Printed in Canada.
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Preface
Warranty
Miranda Technologies Inc. warrants that the equipment it manufactures shall
be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2)
years from the date of shipment from the factory. If equipment fails due to
such defects, Miranda Technologies Inc. will, at its option, repair or provide a
replacement for the defective part or product.
Equipment that fails after the warranty period, has been operated or installed
in a manner other than that specified by Miranda, or has been subjected to
abuse or modification, will be repaired for time and material charges at the
buyer's expense.
All out-of-warranty repairs are warranted for a period of ninety (90) days
from the date of shipment from the factory. Miranda Technologies Inc.
makes no other warranties, expressed or implied, of merchantability, fitness
for a particular purpose or otherwise. Miranda's liability for any cause,
including breach of contract, breach of warranty, or negligence, with respect
to products sold by it, is limited to repair or replacement by Miranda, at its
sole discretion. The current pricing structure for this service is available
from Miranda Technologies Inc. technical support services. As of January 1
st
2004, the above clauses in this statement has precedence over all other
previous versions of similar clauses.
In no event shall Miranda Technologies Inc. be liable for any incidental or
consequential damages, including loss of profits.
Contact Information
For service, repair and warranty information and for returns authorisation
contact:
eurotech@miranda.com
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Important Safety Notices
Injury Precautions
1. Use a proper power cable.
To avoid fire hazard, use only an appropriate power cable which
complies with the following:
There are no user-serviceable fuses in the Imagestore 750
Connection to the mains supply should be via a circuit
breaker or by a mains plug which meets the relevant local standards in
the country of installation.
2. Avoid electrical overload.
To avoid electric shock or fire hazard, do not apply a voltage to a
terminal that is outside the range specified for that terminal.
3. Ground the product.
Imagestore 750 is grounded through the grounding conductor of the
power cable. To avoid electrical shock, the grounding conductor must be
connected to earth ground. Before making connections to the input or
output terminals of Imagestore 750, ensure that the product is properly
grounded.
4. Do not operate without the covers.
To avoid electrical shock or fire hazard, do not operate Imagestore 750
with its covers removed.
5. Use an appropriate fuse.
To avoid fire hazard, use only the fuse type and rating specified for
Imagestore 750.
6. Do not operate in wet/damp conditions.
To avoid electrical shock, do not operate Imagestore 750 in wet or damp
conditions.
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7. Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere.
To avoid injury or fire hazard, do not operate Imagestore 750 in an
explosive atmosphere.
Product Damage Precautions
8. Provide proper ventilation.
To prevent Imagestore 750 overheating, provide proper ventilation.
9. Do not operate with suspected failures.
If you suspect there is damage to Imagestore 750, have it inspected by
qualified service personnel.
Certifications and Compliances
Imagestore 750 equipment complies with:
• CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1:2003, Safety of Information Technology
Equipment, Including Electrical Business Equipment
• IEC 60950-1:2001 (A1, A2), Safety of Information Technology
Equipment, Including Electrical Business Equipment
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in
which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.
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Scope of the Manual
The manual includes all the information required to install, configure and
operate Imagestore 750.
Serial automation control protocol used by Miranda Technologies Inc.
mixers, keyers and still-store products is outside the scope of this manual.
Details of this protocol and other related issues are found in the appropriate
documents shown in the following list.
Associated Publications
Oxtel Series Automation Protocol Part No. 01035
Presmaster User Manual Part No. 01232
MCS User Manual Part No. 01033
Textbuilder User Manual Part No. 02735
Intuition User Manual Part No. 03457
Electronic copies of the manuals are available from the Miranda website at:
http://www.miranda.com
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Symbols and Conventions
Front panel control of Imagestore 750 is achieved using a four-position
joystick in conjunction with prompts from the display.
Where reference is made to a joystick input the legend of the position will be
shown in lowercase italics (escape or enter) or by the arrow icons W and X.
The two-line display provides a range of prompts in response to joystick
moves. Where reference is made to an actual display prompt this will be
shown italicised, e.g. Operate or Mix A Input.
These symbols denote ‘Refer to documentation’.
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Contacts
For technical assistance, please contact your nearest Miranda Technical
Support centre:
Americas (9:00am - 9:00pm EST)
Telephone +1-800-224-7882
Fax: +1-514-335-1614
techsupp@miranda.com
Europe, Middle East, Africa, UK (9:00am - 6:00pm GMT)
Telephone +44 (0) 1491 820222
Fax: +44 (0) 1491 820002
eurotech@miranda.com
France (9:00am - 5:00pm GMT+1)
Telephone +33 1 55 86 87 88
Fax: +33 1 55 86 00 29
eurotech@miranda.com
Asia (9:00am - 5:00pm GMT+8)
Telephone +852-2539-6987
Fax: +852-2539-0804
asiatech@miranda.com
China
Telephone: +86-10-5873-1814
asiatech@miranda.com
www.miranda.com
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Manual Structure
Overview
The overview provides an introduction to the Miranda Technologies Inc.
Imagestore 750 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.
Front Panel Operations
This section describes how to operate Imagestore 750 using the front-panel
controls. Each manual function, feature and parameter is fully described.
RCP Operations
This section provides an introduction to Miranda Technologies Ltd's Oxtel
Remote Control Panel (RCP). It identifies the user controls and explains how
they are used. It describes the way the panel may be used to control more
than one Imagestore unit through an Intelligent Panel Router (IPR). The full
range of remote control panel functions available when used with Imagestore
750 are detailed and a description is given of each feature.
Audio Mix files
The mix file is used to specify sets of audio sources or inputs to be mixed
together using certain rules and then assigning the result to a particular
destination or output. This section explains the function and terminology of
the mix file and how to create them.
Emergency Alert System
This section describes how to operate the Emergency Alert System.
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Graphics Co-Processor
This section describes how to configure the Imagestore 750 for use with a
Miranda Graphics Co-Processor, such as the Imagestore Intuition+ Graphics
Co-Processor and Miranda VertigoXG Graphics Processor.
Imagestore 750 Web Page
This section provides a description of the features available on the
Imagestore 750 Web Page, which is hosted on the unit.
Installation
This section contains details of the unit interconnections and interfaces. It
describes all the set-up procedures required for a successful installation
including reference source selection, internal timing and synchronisation set-
up.
Support
The support section describes the procedures for using the return-to-base
warranty. It explains how to contact the Miranda Technologies Inc. technical
support team and outlines a series of preliminary unit checks that should be
made prior to calling.
Imagestore Specifications
This appendix provides a summary of the specifications of Imagestore 750.
Standard Mixfiles
This section explains the operational differences implemented by each of the
Miranda Technologies supplied Audio Mix files.
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Software Update
Instructions on how to format a bootable USB drive and how to load the
latest software.
Glossary
This appendix contains a guide to the terms and abbreviations found within
this user guide.
Menu Tree
This appendix contains a listing of the current menu tree.
Index
This appendix provides blank pages that may be used to record useful unit
configuration data.
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Imagestore User Manual Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Preface 3
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
Symbols and Conventions ---------------------------------------------------- 7
Contacts --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8
Manual Structure ---------------------------------------------------------------- 9
Overview ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 9
Front Panel Operations ------------------------------------------------------ 9
RCP Operations --------------------------------------------------------------- 9
Audio Mix files------------------------------------------------------------------ 9
Emergency Alert System ---------------------------------------------------- 9
Graphics Co-Processor -----------------------------------------------------10
Imagestore 750 Web Page ------------------------------------------------10
Installation----------------------------------------------------------------------10
Support -------------------------------------------------------------------------10
Imagestore Specifications--------------------------------------------------10
Glossary ------------------------------------------------------------------------11
Standard Mixfiles -------------------------------------------------------------10
Software Update--------------------------------------------------------------11
Menu Tree ---------------------------------------------------------------------11
Index-----------------------------------------------------------------------------11
Table of Contents 13
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Overview 33
Introduction ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 33
Applications---------------------------------------------------------------------- 33
Concept--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 34
Main Inputs / Outputs ------------------------------------------------------- 34
Block Diagram ---------------------------------------------------------------- 37
Video Architecture ----------------------------------------------------------- 38
Video Standards---------------------------------------------------------------- 39
Getting Started------------------------------------------------------------------ 40
Applying Power--------------------------------------------------------------- 40
Boot-Up Sequence ---------------------------------------------------------- 40
Facilities and Features-------------------------------------------------------- 41
Image Loading and Distribution ------------------------------------------ 41
Image Editing ----------------------------------------------------------------- 41
Transmission------------------------------------------------------------------ 41
Animated Images ------------------------------------------------------------ 41
AB Mixer ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 43
Timing, Control and Automation------------------------------------------ 43
Mechanical Bypass---------------------------------------------------------- 43
Emergency Alert System--------------------------------------------------- 43
2D DVE (PGM and PVW)-------------------------------------------------- 44
Clock Insertion---------------------------------------------------------------- 44
Embedded Digital Audio Mixer ------------------------------------------- 45
Switching Dolby E Signals ------------------------------------------------- 45
Digital Audio Storage-------------------------------------------------------- 45
Options ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 45
Checking Installed Options ------------------------------------------------ 47
Front Panel Operations 49
Controls ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 49
Front Panel Display---------------------------------------------------------- 49
Front Panel Tallies-------------------------------------------------------- 50
Escape and Enter Joystick Selections---------------------------------- 50
Left and Right Joystick Arrows ------------------------------------------- 50
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Opening Screen --------------------------------------------------------------51
Operate ---------------------------------------------------------------------------52
Set Inputs ----------------------------------------------------------------------52
Set Inputs Menu Tree ----------------------------------------------------52
Pass SDI---------------------------------------------------------------------54
Colour Field 1 --------------------------------------------------------------54
Colour Field 2 --------------------------------------------------------------54
Colour Field 3 --------------------------------------------------------------54
Test Pattern 1 --------------------------------------------------------------54
Test Pattern 2 --------------------------------------------------------------54
Input Masks--------------------------------------------------------------------55
Input Masks Menu Tree--------------------------------------------------55
Left ----------------------------------------------------------------------------57
Right --------------------------------------------------------------------------57
Top----------------------------------------------------------------------------57
Bottom------------------------------------------------------------------------57
Colour Fields ------------------------------------------------------------------58
Colour Fields Menu Tree ------------------------------------------------58
Standard Colours----------------------------------------------------------59
Mix A Input ---------------------------------------------------------------------60
Mix A Input Menu Tree---------------------------------------------------60
Mix B Input ---------------------------------------------------------------------62
Mix B Input Menu Tree---------------------------------------------------62
AB Mixer------------------------------------------------------------------------63
AB Mixer Menu Tree------------------------------------------------------63
Cut AB------------------------------------------------------------------------65
Cut To A ---------------------------------------------------------------------65
Cut To B ---------------------------------------------------------------------65
Fade AB ---------------------------------------------------------------------65
Fade To A -------------------------------------------------------------------65
Fade To B -------------------------------------------------------------------65
Transition Type ------------------------------------------------------------65
Mix Rate ---------------------------------------------------------------------65
V-Fade Colour--------------------------------------------------------------66
Standard Colours -----------------------------------------------------66
Set Cut Mode---------------------------------------------------------------66
2D DVE (PGM) ---------------------------------------------------------------67
2D DVE (PGM) Menu Tree ---------------------------------------------67
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Play Forward --------------------------------------------------------------- 68
Play Backward ------------------------------------------------------------- 68
Run Sequence ------------------------------------------------------------- 69
DVE Mode ------------------------------------------------------------------ 69
Bypass ------------------------------------------------------------------ 69
None (Delay) ---------------------------------------------------------- 69
Enabled ----------------------------------------------------------------- 69
DVE Configurations------------------------------------------------------- 70
DVE 1 Input----------------------------------------------------------------- 71
DVE 2 Input----------------------------------------------------------------- 71
2D DVE (PVW) --------------------------------------------------------------- 72
2D DVE (PVW) Menu Tree --------------------------------------------- 72
DVE Configuration----------------------------------------------------------- 74
DVE Config Menu Tree-------------------------------------------------- 74
K1 K2 DVE K3 K4--------------------------------------------------------- 74
K1 DVE K2 K3 K4--------------------------------------------------------- 74
DVE K1 K2 K3 K4--------------------------------------------------------- 75
DSK 1--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 76
Keyer Operations --------------------------------------------------------- 77
Keyer Operations Menu Tree ------------------------------------------ 77
Cut Up/Down ---------------------------------------------------------- 79
Cut Up------------------------------------------------------------------- 79
Cut Down--------------------------------------------------------------- 79
Fade Up/Down -------------------------------------------------------- 79
Fade Up ---------------------------------------------------------------- 79
Fade Down------------------------------------------------------------- 79
Fade Rate -------------------------------------------------------------- 79
Set Key Params ------------------------------------------------------ 80
Source --------------------------------------------------------------- 82
Type ------------------------------------------------------------------ 82
Sense ---------------------------------------------------------------- 82
Masking-------------------------------------------------------------- 82
Disable --------------------------------------------------------------- 82
Setup ----------------------------------------------------------------- 83
Left -------------------------------------------------------------------- 83
Right ------------------------------------------------------------------ 83
Top-------------------------------------------------------------------- 83
Bottom --------------------------------------------------------------- 83
C, G & T (Clip, Gain & Transparency)--------------------------- 83
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Clip --------------------------------------------------------------------83
Gain -------------------------------------------------------------------83
Transparency -------------------------------------------------------84
Typical CGT Values-----------------------------------------------84
Cut To/Fr Blk-----------------------------------------------------------84
Cut From Blk-----------------------------------------------------------84
Cut To Blk --------------------------------------------------------------84
Fade To/Fr Blk --------------------------------------------------------84
Fade From Blk---------------------------------------------------------84
Fade To Blk ------------------------------------------------------------85
FTB Rate ---------------------------------------------------------------85
Input Operations-----------------------------------------------------------86
Input Operations Menu Tree--------------------------------------------86
Fill-1/Key-1 or Fill-2/Key-2 or Fill-3/Key-3 ----------------------86
Unload Input -----------------------------------------------------------86
Store Operations ----------------------------------------------------------87
Store Operations Menu Tree -------------------------------------------87
Load Image ------------------------------------------------------------88
Set Position ------------------------------------------------------------88
Horizontal------------------------------------------------------------88
Vertical ---------------------------------------------------------------88
Save Image ------------------------------------------------------------88
Unload Image----------------------------------------------------------88
Load Mode -------------------------------------------------------------88
Clean Load ----------------------------------------------------------89
Cut Load -------------------------------------------------------------89
Start Strap --------------------------------------------------------------89
Stop Strap --------------------------------------------------------------89
Start Timer -------------------------------------------------------------89
Stop Timer--------------------------------------------------------------89
Reset Timer ------------------------------------------------------------89
Play Animation --------------------------------------------------------89
Restart Anim -----------------------------------------------------------90
Stop Animation --------------------------------------------------------90
Stop Anim Now--------------------------------------------------------90
DSK 2 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------91
DSK 3 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------91
DSK 4 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------92
Preview Select ----------------------------------------------------------------93
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Preview Select Menu Tree---------------------------------------------- 93
Clean Select------------------------------------------------------------------- 94
Clean Select Menu Tree------------------------------------------------- 94
Monitor Select ---------------------------------------------------------------- 95
Monitor Select Menu Tree ---------------------------------------------- 95
Audio---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 97
Audio Menu Tree---------------------------------------------------------- 97
Cut A/B---------------------------------------------------------------- 107
Cut to A --------------------------------------------------------------- 107
Cut to B --------------------------------------------------------------- 107
Fade A/B ------------------------------------------------------------- 108
Fade to A ------------------------------------------------------------- 108
Fade to B ------------------------------------------------------------- 108
Toggle Silence ------------------------------------------------------ 108
Fade to Sil------------------------------------------------------------ 108
Fade from Sil -------------------------------------------------------- 108
Toggle VO------------------------------------------------------------ 108
Voice-over n ------------------------------------------------------ 108
Fade up VO---------------------------------------------------------- 109
Voice-over n ------------------------------------------------------ 109
Fade down VO ------------------------------------------------------ 109
Voice-over n ------------------------------------------------------ 109
Preview Select ------------------------------------------------------ 109
Clean Select --------------------------------------------------------- 110
Monitor Select ------------------------------------------------------- 110
Input Shuffles-------------------------------------------------------- 111
Set Rates------------------------------------------------------------- 112
Fade A/B----------------------------------------------------------- 112
Fade to Sil--------------------------------------------------------- 112
Voice-over n ------------------------------------------------------ 112
Voice-overs ---------------------------------------------------------- 112
Duck ---------------------------------------------------------------- 113
Preset -------------------------------------------------------------- 113
Easyplay-------------------------------------------------------------- 113
Store n ------------------------------------------------------------- 113
GPI Output------------------------------------------------------------------- 115
GPI Output Menu Tree------------------------------------------------- 115
GPI Output ----------------------------------------------------------- 116
Miscellaneous--------------------------------------------------------------- 117
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Miscellaneous Menu Tree--------------------------------------------- 117
GPI Delay------------------------------------------------------------- 117
Emer To Air (Emergency To Air)-------------------------------- 118
Emer From Air (Emergency From Air)------------------------- 118
EAS On --------------------------------------------------------------- 118
EAS Off --------------------------------------------------------------- 119
Setup ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 120
Audio Setup------------------------------------------------------------------ 120
Audio Setup Menu Tree------------------------------------------------ 120
Audio Metering ------------------------------------------------------ 122
Meters 1 - 4 ------------------------------------------------------- 122
Meters 1 and 2 --------------------------------------------------- 122
Follow Video --------------------------------------------------------- 123
A/B Mix ------------------------------------------------------------- 123
Fade-to-Black----------------------------------------------------- 123
Easyplay ----------------------------------------------------------- 123
Select Mixfile--------------------------------------------------------- 123
Delays ----------------------------------------------------------------- 124
GPI Setup -------------------------------------------------------------------- 125
GPI Setup Menu Tree -------------------------------------------------- 125
Input to GPI --------------------------------------------------------------- 127
GPI Channels-------------------------------------------------------- 128
Create a GPI Macro ---------------------------------------------------- 128
GPI Macro Command List--------------------------------------------- 129
Set Inputs------------------------------------------------------------- 129
Input Masks ---------------------------------------------------------- 129
Colour Fields--------------------------------------------------------- 129
Mix A Input ----------------------------------------------------------- 129
Mix B Input ----------------------------------------------------------- 129
AB Mixer -------------------------------------------------------------- 129
2D DVE (PGM)------------------------------------------------------ 129
2D DVE (PVW)------------------------------------------------------ 129
DSK 1------------------------------------------------------------------ 129
DSK 2------------------------------------------------------------------ 129
DSK 3------------------------------------------------------------------ 130
DSK 4------------------------------------------------------------------ 130
Preview Select ------------------------------------------------------ 130
Clean Select --------------------------------------------------------- 130
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Monitor Select ------------------------------------------------------- 130
Audio ------------------------------------------------------------------ 130
GPI Output ----------------------------------------------------------- 130
Miscellaneous ------------------------------------------------------- 130
Edit a GPI Macro -------------------------------------------------------- 130
Insert Before--------------------------------------------------------- 130
Delete ----------------------------------------------------------------- 131
Insert After ----------------------------------------------------------- 131
Output from GPI --------------------------------------------------------- 131
Create a GPI Output---------------------------------------------------- 131
Clear a GPI Output ----------------------------------------------------- 133
Show GPI Inputs -------------------------------------------------------- 133
File Operations ------------------------------------------------------------- 134
File Ops Menu Tree ---------------------------------------------------- 134
Load Image --------------------------------------------------------------- 135
Erase Image-------------------------------------------------------------- 135
Load Audio---------------------------------------------------------------- 135
Erase Audio -------------------------------------------------------------- 135
Config Save -------------------------------------------------------------- 135
Config Load--------------------------------------------------------------- 136
Diags Save --------------------------------------------------------------- 136
Load Licences ----------------------------------------------------------- 136
Load Mixfile--------------------------------------------------------------- 136
Erase Mixfile-------------------------------------------------------------- 136
Input Status------------------------------------------------------------------ 137
Input Status Menu Tree------------------------------------------------ 137
A Input --------------------------------------------------------------------- 138
B Input --------------------------------------------------------------------- 138
C Input --------------------------------------------------------------------- 138
D Input --------------------------------------------------------------------- 138
Fill-1 Input----------------------------------------------------------------- 138
Key-1 Input --------------------------------------------------------------- 138
Fill-2 Input----------------------------------------------------------------- 139
Key-2 Input --------------------------------------------------------------- 139
Ref Standard ------------------------------------------------------------- 139
Ref Source---------------------------------------------------------------- 139
Ext Ref--------------------------------------------------------------------- 139
74 MHz Clock ------------------------------------------------------------ 139
54 MHz Clock ------------------------------------------------------------ 139
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