Adtec Soloist 2 Technical Manual

MIRAGE

BROADCAST MPEG 2 PLAYER

SOLOIST 2

BROADCAST MPEG 2 PLAYER

ADTEC, INC.

INNOVATIVE BROADCAST AUTOMATION

WWW.ADTECINC.COM

Sales/Customer Service/Technical Support

Adtec, Inc.

408 Russell Street

Nashville, TN 37206

(615) 256-6619

Fax: (615) 256-6593

Sales: (615) 256-6619

Technical Support: (615) 256-7753

Production/Engineering/Research & Development

Adtec, Inc

2231 Corporate Square Blvd.

Jacksonville, FL 32216

WWW.ADTECINC.COM

Table Of Contents

i. Contact Information

I. Quick Start-Up Guides

Mirage-Soloist 2 Quick Start-Up Guide

Ethernet Quick Start-Up Guide

II. Mirage Introduction

III. Soloist 2 Introduction

IV. Symphony

Locations

IFP (In Field Programming Guide)

Console

Using Console

Directory

The Directory provides a textual inventory of clips residing on the hard drive(s) in the Soloist. The file

Name, Drive, Disk (Partition), Spot number, Length, File size (MB), Data Rate (Mbs), Date encoded, and

Time encoded are provided.

LIST

Creating a Sequential Playback List

Under the List Tab in Console, Drag and Drop SPOT NAMES (MPEG clips) from the directory window

on the left to the List window on the right.

This List is now only on your Desktop PC.

SEND this list to the Soloist.

Press NV- SAVE to save the list to Non-Volatile Memory.

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

Soloist 2 / Mirage – Start-up Guide

QUICK START-UP GUIDE

SCHEDULE TAB

Creating a Schedule

Schedule adds the Weekday, Month, Date, Year, Hour, Minute, Second and Frame options to a list.

Make sure the Schedule Running Button is checked prior to sending the schedule or it will not

work.

Under the Schedule Tab in Console, Drag and Drop SPOT NAMES (MPEG clips) from the directory

window on the left to the Schedule window on the right.

Assign Date and Time to each clip.

SEND this schedule to the Soloist.

Press NV- SAVE to save the schedule to Non-Volatile Memory.

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

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.

Speed Button Descriptions

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

Soloist 2 / Mirage – Start-up Guide

QUICK START-UP GUIDE

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 volatile (erasable)

memory. The NV-Save must be clicked after the send command is issued.

The sequence is Send then NV-Save to save a list to Non-volatile memory.

Non-Volatile Memory (NV)

The configuration settings allow the user to customize the Soloist 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.

Soloist 2 / Mirage – Ethernet Setup

QUICK START-UP GUIDE

Check Connection with Unit (s)

1. Connect DB-9 or DB-25 adapter to open com port on PC.

2. Run telephone cord from adapter to COM IN on back of device.

3. Open Adtec’s Symphony-Net Software

4. Choose your device. (Soloist 2 or Mirage)

5. Create a location. Open Locations.

•

Click (+) sign and enter a location name.

•

Enter phone number if using a modem.

•

Enter port type.

•

Enter the Unit Names exactly as they are entered into your device.

•

Factory default unit names are SOLOIST (Soloist 2) and MIRAGE (Mirage)

•

Enter Baud Rate = 38,400; Data Bits = 8; Stop Bits = 1; and Parity = none

An Asterisk (*) is the wild card name for all units. Only use the (*) when connected to a single

unit, otherwise all units in the communications chain will receive your commands.

6. Save and close Location.

7. Open Terminal.

8. Open your location from

CONNECTIONS

drop down menu. (Bottom right corner of main

screen)

9. Type * _(enter). The response should be “0” or “OK”.

10. YOU are CONNECTED.

Using

Symphony-Net / Console

1. After creating your

LOCATION

.

2. Open Console Applet.

3. Open your location from

CONNECTIONS

drop down menu. (Bottom right corner of main

screen)

4. Click on

UNITS

drop down list and select your individual unit (The same name as in your

LOCATION.

5. YOU are CONNECTED.

Soloist 2 / Mirage – Ethernet Setup

QUICK START-UP GUIDE

Upgrade Firmware Through IFP

It may be necessary for you to upgrade to a more recent version of firmware in order to make the Ethernet

Feature work properly.

1.

Open Adtec’s Symphony-Net Software (July Version or Later)

2.

Choose your device. (Soloist 2 or Mirage)

3.

Open IFP Applet.

4.

Select Boot Key Mode* or Non Boot Key Mode

5.

Select Units (Left Window) to upgrade firmware

6.

Browse Hard Drive for S19 File to upload

a.

Date will appear under top window. Make sure that it is the appropriate date

code.

7.

Click Program Application Button

8.

Monitor Progress in right hand window.

*The boot key (9-pin key with pins 4 and 9 soldered together) must be placed on the unit prior uploading

firmware. The unit must then be reset and the user must verify the alternating video and drive lights on

the front panel. After the unit receives new firmware, the boot key must be removed and the unit must be

reset.

Boot Key

NOTE: If you are using a July Version or later Version of Firmware before upgrading, you do not have

to use the Boot Key. You can connect to the Soloist through the Com Port and upgrade the Firmware.

This is very useful for upgrading your Soloist over a modem. The unit can still play function while the

firmware is being loaded. However, you will have to Reset the unit in order for the new firmware to take

effect.

Soloist 2 / Mirage – Ethernet Setup

QUICK START-UP GUIDE

Install Feature Keys

Feature Keys will enable special feature of the Soloist2. Otherwise the unit may flash the video and drive

lights simultaneously. It is possible to change this setting through Terminal Mode, but it is recommended

to use the Console’s Interface.

1. Open Adtec’s Symphony-Net Software (July Version or Later)

2. Choose your device. (Soloist 2 or Mirage)

3. Open Console Applet.

4. Connect to unit (s) by selecting the CONNECTION area in the bottom right corner of the

screen.

5. Select Unit in top left-hand corner. There should already be a location for unit (s) to

program.

6. Select FEATURES tab. The features of the selected unit should appear along with the

Permanent and Temporary Locks.

7. Enter the appropriate FEATURE key for each feature to be enabled. Remember to press

<ENTER>. The feature should turn from Disabled (RED) to Enabled (GREEN)

immediately.

8. Repeat above step for each Feature to enable and repeat process for each unit (s) to be

changed.

Be aware that there is an email form from Adtec that will automate this process. If you have multiple

units and they are daisy-chained together through the RS-232 port, you may consider this option. All

features of the units will be updated automatically.

NOTE:

This option has a problem with email

received from AOL.

Set HOSTMODE Properties

Adtec refers to the LAN functions of a unit as the HOSTMODE properties of the unit. These properties

give an individual identity to the unit when you access the unit via Ethernet. Each command is further

explained in the Command Interface Manual. The commands may be executed from Soloist Console in

the Symphony software or directly from terminal.

1. Set Hostmode of Unit. The first soloist is usually set as the SERVER and the rest are

Clients.

2. Set the IPAddress of the Unit. This is four-digit decimal form. ###.###.###.###

3. Set the IPMask of the Unit. This is four-digit decimal form. ###.###.###.###

4. Set the GatewayIPAddress of the unit if applicable. This is only used when a gateway is

involved. The soloist can support up to 4 gateway addresses.

5. Set the HostIPAddress of the unit if applicable. This is used when you want the clients to

mirror the server. The soloist can support up to 4 Host addresses.

6. Set the HostTimer of the unit. This is applicable in a mirror setting only. It is the delay

in seconds between the clients querying the server for new information.

7. Set the ServerUserPassword. Default is SOLOIST, NONE. Both must be in CAPS.

8. Set the ClientUserPassword. Default is SOLOIST, NONE. Both must be in CAPS.

Soloist 2 / Mirage – Ethernet Setup

QUICK START-UP GUIDE

Power Off

The Soloist(s) must be powered down in order for the new HOSTMODE properties to take effect. Once

you power up the Soloist(s), the new properties will take effect.

Ping

After power up, you will need to PING the unit(s) to see if they will respond. Ping is a useful command

that will address the unit via its new IPAddress and respond with the time that it took the unit to respond.

The PING command is further explained in the Command Interface Manual.

Rear of Soloist showing the Ethernet Port

NOTE: Your Soloist may be configured differently.

Mirage Intro

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ADTEC, Inc. USA

INTRO

Mirage Introduction

The Mirage represents years of engineering and market research culminating

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

Mirage 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 Mirage 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 IDE host controller activity.

E Drive bay for primary, IDE

Mirage Front with included removable IDE hard drive.

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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). Expansion port 2.

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

E Parallel control port.

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

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

address individually.

H Power cord strain relief connections

I 10 Base T Ethernet Busy LED.

J 10 Base T Ethernet Link LED.

K 10 Base T Ethernet RJ-45 jack.

L Ethernet hardware address. (48 bit address set in hardware, IP address selected in firmware configuration)

M Balanced RIGHT audio output, 600 Ohm output impedance. (Only included with SOLO2BALYC

option)

N Balanced LEFT audio output, 600 Ohm output impedance. (Only included with SOLO2BALYC

option)

O Y/C output. 4 pin din connector. (Only included with SOLO2BALYC option)

P Video output number 1, 75 Ohm.

Q Video output number 2, 75 Ohm.

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

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

Mirage rear panel with optional Balanced Audio/YC and 10 Base T Ethernet options

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Physical Concerns

Rack Mount Applications:

The Mirage 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 Mirage 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 Mirage 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 Concerns

Power Supply:

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

pin US type plug. Optionally, a European 3 PIN cord with plug is available. 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 drives used.

Audio and Video Concerns

Video Connections:

The MIRAGE uses video industry standard BNC connectors for video

connections.

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Units can be rack mounted with

out fill panels between them.

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The Mirage can be configured for

Composite and optional YC video

Audio Connections:

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

56 K Ohm) audio connectors for left and right channels. If the SOLOBALYC

option is purchased, removable screw terminal (RST) connectors will be

supplied to facilitate low impedance (+4 dB, 600 Ohm) balanced audio. In

addition, a four (4) pin din connector.

Communications Concerns

Control Connectors:

The MIRAGE incorporates Parallel and Serial RS232 control. The Parallel port

utilizes a DB9 male connector and the RS232 ports utilize RJ-11 telephone

connectors. For specific information regarding the protocol and pin out, see the

Technical section.

Communications Connections:

The MIRAGE 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 Through connections. Adapters are provided to

connect the MIRAGE directly to a 9-pin or 25-pin PC communications port.

Hard Drive Concerns

The Mirage ONLY recognizes drives formatted using FAT 16. The DOS

FDISK utility limits the partition size to 2 Gigabytes; however, the Mirage can

partition and format drives with up to 4 Gigabyte FAT 16 partitions. The Mirage

can see up to 32 partitions per physical drive (128 Gigabytes/Drive). The Mirage

chassis can facilitate one (1) IDE hard drive mounted in 5.25” removable bay.

Summary:

The MIRAGE was designed to replace VCR’s and Laser (Video) Disk Players.

It will provide many years of high quality reliable video and audio. Should you

require technical support or supplies contact ADTEC at 615-256-6619 or

www.adtecinc.com.

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The Mirage can easily be

controlled via serial or parallel

interfaces.

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An unlimited number of units can

be controlled from one (1) RS232

serial port.

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FAT 16 is the only file system the

Mirage recognizes. The Mirage

partitioned and formatted drives

can be seen in Win 95 and NT.

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The Mirage ONLY uses IDE hard

drives.

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MPEG Encoding Parameters

Item Spec Type Notes

MPEG 1 ISO-11172-2 System Data rates from 0.5 Mbs to 5 Mbs

MPEG 2 ISO-13818 Program Data rates from 1 Mbs to 8 Mbs ***

GOP NA NA Adjustable from 1 to 15, Full IBP, IP or I only.

GOP markings are preferred.

Video

Resolution

NTSC

NA 720-480, 30 fps

352-480, 30 fps

352-240, 30 fps

Full D1

Half D1

SIF

Color Frequency: 3,579,545 Hz

Video

Resolution

PAL

NA 720-576, 25 fps

352-576, 25 fps

352-288, 25 fps

Full D1

Half D1

SIF

Color Frequency: 4,433,618.75 Hz

Video

Resolution

PAL-M

NA 720-480, 30 fps

352-480, 30 fps

352-240, 30 fps

Full D1

Half D1

SIF

Color Frequency: 3,575,611.49 Hz

Video

Resolution

PAL-N

NA 720-576, 25 fps

352-576, 25 fps

352-288, 25 fps

Full D1

Half D1

SIF

Color Frequency: 3,582,056.25 Hz

Audio

Sampling

NA Mono, Dual Mono,

Stereo or Joint Stereo

Sampling rates of 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz.

Audio ISO-11172-3

Layer 1 Data rates supported for Layer 1 are 32 Kbits/s

to 448 Kbits/s in 32 K steps.

Audio ISO-11172-3

Layer 2 Data rates supported for Layer 2 are 64, 96, 112,

128, 160, 192, 224, 256, 320, 384 Kbits/s. Free

formatted or variable audio bit rates are not

compatible.

*** The Mirage is limited to a maximum of 8 Mbs total Program

Stream data rate for MPEG 2. Do not set the video data rate to 8

Mbs as the audio will add to this number and the Mirage will not

register the files!

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The terminal directory command

supports a unified listing that will

show all files with attributes. Type:

<unit name> dir u

The Mirage will respond with a

complete unified listing of all files.

MPEG files with higher than 8 Mbs

data rates will be displayed and

commented as such.

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Declaration of Conformity

Manufacturers Name: ADTEC, Inc.

Manufacturer Address: 408 Russell Street, Nashville, TN. 37206 USA

Responsible Person: Kevin Ancelin, Vice President Operations

Product Model Number: Mirage

Description of Product: ADTEC’s Mirage MPEG 2 player was designed to

store and decode MPEG1 and MPEG2 video. The device is essentially an

embedded computer containing the following features:

• Real-time 32 bit operating system

• IDE hard drive control

• File system

• Serial inputs and outputs

• ASCI command control support (Terminal Mode)

• Parallel inputs and outputs

• Ethernet

• Embedded Motorola CPU with DRAM

• NTSC and PAL video outputs

• Universal input power supply

• Real Time Clock

Directive Complied: EMC 89/336/EEC

Conforming Standards:

• EN 55022: 1994 Radiant and Conducted Emissions Testing

• EN 50082-1: 1992 Generic Immunity

• IEC 801-2: 1991 Electrostatic Discharge, Immunity Testing

• IEC 801-3: 1984 Radiant Electromagnetic Fields, Immunity Testing

• IEC 801-4: 1988 Electrical Fast Transient/Burst, Immunity Testing

I, the undersigned hereby declare that the Mirage conforms to the above

Directives and Standards.

Manufacturer:

Signature Date

Name Kevin Ancelin Title VP Operations

SOLOIST 2 Intro

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ADTEC, Inc. USA

INTRO

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 address set in hardware, IP address selected in firmware configuration)

N Balanced RIGHT audio output, 600 Ohm output impedance. (Only included with SOLO2BALYC

option)

O Balanced LEFT audio output, 600 Ohm output impedance. (Only included with SOLO2BALYC

option)

P Y/C output. 4 pin din connector. (Only included with SOLO2BALYC option)

Q Y output of Y/C on BNC connector. (Only included with SOLO2BALYC option)

R C output of Y/C on BNC connector. (Only included with SOLO2BALYC option)

S Video output number 1, 75 Ohm.

T Video output number 2, 75 Ohm.

U SYNC input, 75 Ohm, Black Burst or Digital TTL sync. Genlock input (firmware upgrade

required)

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

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

Soloist 2 rear panel with optional Balanced Audio and 10 Base T Ethernet options

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ADTEC, Inc. USA

INTRO

Physical Concerns

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 Concerns

Power Supply:

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

pin US type plug. Optionally, a European 3 PIN cord with plug is available. 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 drives used.

Audio and Video Concerns

Video Connections:

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

SYNC connections.

\

Units can be rack mounted with

out fill panels between them.

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The Soloist 2 can be configured for

Composite, YC, Component

(Separate SYNC), and RGB

(SYNC). See Configuration for

more specifics.

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