Miranda NV5100MC Master Control User manual

NV5100MC

Master Control

SCP Operator’s Guide

M irand a Tech no logies In c.

3499 Douglas B. Floreani

Montreal, Quebec

Canada H4S 2C6

ii Rev 2.7 • 17 Feb 11

NV5100MC SCP Operator’s Guide

• Revision: 2.7

• Software Version: 6.3.4.0

• Part Number : UG0016-08

• No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form by photocopy, microfilm, xerography or

any other means, or incorporated into any information retrieval system, electronic or mechani-

cal, without the written permission of Miranda Technologies, Inc.

• The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice or obligation.

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Software Product (including but not limited to any images, photographs, animations, video,

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Inc. The Software Product is protected by copyright laws and international treaty provisions.

Customer shall not copy the printed materials accompanying the software product.

Notice

The software contains proprietary information of Miranda Technologies, Inc. It is provided under a

license agreement containing restrictions on use and disclosure and is also protected by copyright

law. Reverse engineering of the software is prohibited.

Due to continued product development, the accuracy of the information in this document may

change without notice. The information and intellectual property contained herein is confidential

between Miranda and the client and remains the exclusive property of Miranda. If you find any

problems in the documentation, please report them to us in writing. Miranda does not warrant that

this document is error-free.

FCC Statement

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.

Declaration of Conformance (CE)

All of the equipment described in this manual has been designed to conform with the required

safety and emissions standards of the European Community. Products tested and verified to meet

these standards are marked as required by law with the CE mark. (See Symbols and Their Mea n-

ings on page v.)

NV5100MC Master Control • SCP Operator’s Guide iii

When shipped into member countries of the European Community, this equipment is accompanied

by authentic copies of original Declarations of Conformance on file in Miranda GVD offices in

Grass Valley, California USA.

Trademarks

Miranda is a registered trademark of Miranda Technologies, Inc.

Brand and product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks, registered trademarks or

copyrights of their respective holders. All brand and product names mentioned in this manual serve

as comments or examples and are not to be understood as advertising for the products or their man-

ufactures.

Software License Agreement and Warranty Information

Contact Miranda for details on the software license agreement and product warranty.

Technical Support Contact Information

Miranda has made ever y effort to ensure that the equipment you r eceive is in perf ect working or der

and that the equipment fits your needs. In the event that problems arise that you cannot resolve, or

if there are any questions regarding this equipment or information about other products manufac-

tured by Miranda, please contact your local representative or contact Miranda directly through one

of the appropriate means listed here.

• Main telephone: 530-265-1000 (9 am to 9 pm PST)

Fax: 530-265-1021

In the Americas, call toll-free: +1-800-224-7882 (9 am to 9 pm EST)

In Europe, the Middle East, African or the UK, call +44 (0) 1491 820222 (9 am to 6 pm, GMT)

In France, call +33 1 55 86 87 88 (9 am to 5 pm, GMT + 1)

In Asia, call +852-2539-6987 (9 am to 5 pm, GMT + 8)

In China, call +86-10-5873-1814

• Emergency after hours: toll-free: +1-800-224-7882

Tel: +1-514-333-1772

• E-Mail:

In the Americas, support@miranda.com

In Europe, the Middle East, African or the UK, eurotech@miranda.com

In France, eur ote ch@miranda.com

In Asia, asiatech@miranda.com

In China, asiatech@miranda.com

• Website: http://www.miranda.com

• Mail Shipping

Miranda GVD Miranda GVD

P.O. Box 1658 125 Crown Point Court

Nevada City, CA 95959, USA Grass Valley, CA 95945, USA

No t e Return Material Authorization (RMA) required for all returns.

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Change History

The table below lists the changes to the Master Control SCP Operator’s Guide.

• SCP Operator’s Guide Part # UG0016-08

• Software version: 6.3.4.0

Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS)

Miranda is in compliance with EU Directive RoHS 2002/95/EC governing the restricted use of cer-

tain hazardous substances and materials in products and in our manufacturing processes.

Miranda has a substantial program in place for RoHS compliance that includes significant invest-

ment in our manufacturing process, and a migration of Miranda product electronic components and

structural materials to RoHS compliance.

It is our objective at NV to maintain compliance with all relevant environmental and product regu-

latory requirements. Detailed information on specific products or on the RoHS program at Miranda

is available from Miranda Customer Support at

1-800-719-1900 (toll-free) or

1-530-265-1000 (outside the U.S.).

Re v Date ECO De scription Approved By

1.0 12 Ju l 07 — New do cument. D.Co x

2.0 13 Ju n 08 1472 3 Conform t o ECO 14 319 (softw are releas e) D.Co x

2.1 08 Ju l 08 1476 6 Conform t o ECO 14 663 (softw are releas e) D.Co x

2.2 14 Jan 09 15478 Panel is at software version 5.4.0. No functional

changes in ei th er th e p anel or the us er’s g ui de.

D.Co x

2.3 28 Ap r 0 9 1575 7 Format chan ge. Panel i s at s oft ware v ersi on 6. 1.0 w it h

no fun ction al chan ges in ei ther th e p anel or t he us er’s

guid e.

D.Co x

2.4 28 Au g 09 1603 6 Conforms to s oft ware rel ease 6.2 .0 (machine co nt rol

and pre-roll).

D.Co x

2.5 08 Jan 19 1625 7 Conforms to s oft ware rel ease 6.3.1 (Intui ti on XG

support, automatic gang mode).

D.Co x

2.6 28 Ju n 10 1708 6 Conforms to s oft ware rel ease 6.3.4 . (T here are n o

important changes to this guide.)

D.Co x

2.7 17 Feb 11 1744 7 Conforms to s oft ware rel ease 6.3 .6. D.Co x

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Important Safeguards and Notices

This section provides important safety guidelines for operators and service personnel. Specific

warnings and cautions appear throughout the manual where they apply. Please read and follow this

important information, especially those instructions related to the risk of electric shock or injury to

persons.

Symbols and Their Meanings

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle alerts the user to the pres-

ence of dangerous voltages within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to

constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle alerts the user to the presence of important

operating and maintenance/service instructions.

The Ground symbol represents a protective grounding terminal. Such a terminal must be connected

to earth ground prior to making any other connections to the equipment.

The fuse symbol indicates that the fuse referenced in the text must be replaced with one having the

ratings indicated.

The presence of this symbol in or on Miranda equipment means that it has been designed, tested

and certified as complying with applicable Underwriter’s Laboratory (USA) regulations and rec-

ommendations.

The presence of this symbol in or on Miranda equipment means that it has been designed, tested

and certified as essentially complying with all applicable European Union (CE) regulations and

recommendations.

Wa r nin g

Any instructions in this manual that require opening the equipment cover or

enclosure are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of

electric shock, do not perform any service other than that contained in the operat-

ing instructions unless you are qualified to do so.

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General Warnings

A warning indicates a possible hazard to personnel which may cause injury or death. Observe the

following general warnings when using or working on this equipment:

• Heed all warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions.

• Do not use this equipment in or near water.

• This equipment is grounded through the grounding conductor of the power cord. To avoid elec-

trical shock, plug the power cord into a properly wired receptacle before connecting the equip-

ment inputs or outputs.

• Route power cords and other cables so they are not likely to be damaged.

• Disconnect power before cleaning the equipment. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners; use

only a damp cloth.

• Dangerous voltages may exist at several points in this equipment. To avoid injury, do not touch

exposed connections and components while power is on.

• Do not wear rings or wristwatches when troubleshooting high current circuits such as the power

supplies.

• To avoid fire hazard, use only the specified fuse(s) with the correct type number, voltage and

current ratings as referenced in the appropriate locations in the service instructions or on the

equipment. Always refer fuse replacements to qualified service personnel.

• To avoid explosion, do not operate this equipment in an explosive atmosphere.

• Have qualified service personnel perform safety checks after any service.

General Cautions

A caution indicates a possible hazard to equipment that could result in equipment damage. Observe

the following cautions when operating or working on this equipment:

• When installing this equipment, do not attach the power cord to building surfaces.

• To prevent damage to equipment when replacing fuses, locate and correct the problem that

caused the fuse to blow before re-applying power.

• Use only the specified replacement parts.

• Follow static precautions at all times when handling this equipment.

• This product should only be powered as described in the manual. To prevent equipment dam-

age, select the proper line voltage on the power supply(ies) as described in the installation doc-

umentation.

• To prevent damage to the equipment, read the instructions in the equipment manual for proper

input voltage range selection.

• Some products include a backup battery. There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by

a battery of an incorrect type. Dispose of batteries according to instructions.

• Products that have (1) no on/off switch and (2) use an external power supply must be installed

in proximity to a main power output that is easily accessible.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Chapter Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

The PDF Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Terms, Conventions and Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Chapter 2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Master Control System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

NV9000 Router Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Control Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

MCPMs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Other Miranda Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Tally Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

DC21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

EBCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

TLA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Intuition XG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

MCPM Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Video Effects and Audio Overs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Transition Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

MCPM Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

MCE Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Control Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Chapter 3 The Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

SCP Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Panel Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Panel Knobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Functional Sections of the SCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Main Source Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Main Source Button Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

“Hot Cuts” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Breakaway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Flip-Flop Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Modifiable Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Layer Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Video Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

XG Layers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Audio Overs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Other Layer Topics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Menu Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Fixed Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Customer’s Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Scroll/Set Knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Transition Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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Audio Levels Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Program Knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Preset Knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Over Ratio Knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Monitors Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Monitor A Knob and LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Monitor B Knob and LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

GPI/Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Chapter 4 Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Fixed Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

List Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Source Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Main Source Selection Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Over Source Selection Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Video Effect Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Panel Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

System Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Panel Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Panel Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Manage Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Version Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Panel Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Update Config . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

“Are you sure?” Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Menu Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Breakaway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Transition Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Transition Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Audio Monitors and Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Audio Level and Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

GPI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

GPI Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

GPI Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

GPI Input and Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Emergency Bypass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Emergency Bypass Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Emergency Bypass Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Bank Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Salvo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Channel Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Channel Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

No Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Gang Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Channel Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Channel Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Router Pre-Select Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Router Category Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Router Source Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

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Machine Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Fast Forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Rewind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Cue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Preroll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Abort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Intuition XG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Panel Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Audio Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Automation Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Fade to Black . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Flip-Flop Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Dolby E or “FBA” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Dolby-E Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Dolby-E Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

System Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Default Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Default Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Trans(ition) Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Breakaway Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Video Effects Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Monitor A Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Meters Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

User Buttons Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Other Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Audio Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Source Select Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Audio Levels Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Chapter 5 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Performing Transitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Basic Transition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Pre-Roll Transition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Using Breakaways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Selecting Transition Rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Machine Control Transitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Fade to Black . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Working with Keyers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Intuition XG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Performing Keyer Transitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Choosing Keyer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Working with Logos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Performing Logo Transitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Choosing Logo Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Working with Squeezeback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Performing Squeezeback Transitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Enhanced Squeezeback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Choosing a Squeezeback Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Machine Control Transitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

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Working with Audio Overs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Adjusting Audio Overs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Performing Over Transitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Choosing Over Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Special Audio Overs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Machine Control Transitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Intuition XG Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Working with Monitors and Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Working with Audio Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Mapping Sources to Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Main Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Over Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Machine Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Working with Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Automatic Gang Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Channel Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

No Channel Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Ganging Channels Together . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

MCEs and Ganged Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Machine Control and Ganged Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Intuition XG and Ganged Channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Working with Machine Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Pre-Roll Transitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Working with Intuition XG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

XG Layer Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

XG Keyer Control Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Layers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Performing XG Layer Transitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Previewing XG Layer Transitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Using the Panel Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Using Flip-Flop Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Understanding Non-Sync Bypass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Understanding LOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Panel Startup and Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

MCPMs and MCEs Not Connected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Internal Panel Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

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Chapter 6 Misc. Topics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Fan Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Button Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Product Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Features Not Supported by the SCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Intuition XG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Preview and Aux Buses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Audio Macros. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Lever Arm Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Individual Audio Channel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Video Effect Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Other Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Future Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Control Inputs and Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Default Panel Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

General Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Logging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

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Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

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1. Preface

Chapter 1 provides an introduction to the SCP Operator’s Guide. It presents the following topics:

• Chapter Structure

• The PD F Document

• Terms, Conventions and Abbreviations

Chapter Structure

This is an operator’s guide. The following chapters provide information regarding the Simple Con-

trol Panel (SCP) in the master control system:

• Chapter 1, Pref ace, (this chapter) outlines easy ways to use this guide and provides a list of

terms and conventions.

• Chapter 2, Introduction, describes how the SCP relates to the master control system and pro-

vides installation and connection instructions.

• Chapter 3, The Control Panel, discusses the features and functions of the SCP.

• Chapter 4, Menus, provides a more detailed discussion of the SCP menus.

• Chapter 5, Operation, provides operating instructions.

• Chapter 6, Misc. Topics, presents a glossary, specifications, and miscellaneous instructions and

information.

An Index is also available for your reference.

The PDF Document

This guide is provided in PDF format, allowing you to use Acrobat’s “bookmarks” to navigate to

any desired location. You can also easily print a hardcopy. Please note:

• Use the Table of Contents or the bookmarks page to jump to any desired section.

• Many hyperlinks are provided within the chapters.

• Use the Index to jump to specific topics within a chapter. Each page number in the index is a

hyperlink.

• Use Acrobat’s ‘Go to Previous View’ and ‘Go to Next View’ buttons to retrace your complete

navigational path.

• Use the ‘First Page’, ‘Previous Page’, and ‘Next Page’, and ‘Last Page’ buttons to go to the

first, previous, next, or last page within a PDF file.

Note To display the navigation buttons, right-click the Tool Bar area, and check

‘Navigation’.

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• Use Acrobat’s extensive search capabilities, such as the ‘Find’ tool and ‘Search’ tool to perform

comprehensive searches as required.

Terms, Conventions and Abbreviations

The following conventions are used throughout this guide:

• The symbol S denotes either an example or a special message.

• Entries enclosed in single quotes denote the names of control panel buttons and knobs, or menu

items.

• Choose ‘Aux’ to ...

• Press ‘Keyer 2’ button ...

• If a sequence of menu selections is required, the symbol “>” separates each step.

From the main menu, press AUDIO > MONITOR A to access ...

The following terms and abbreviations are used throughout this guide:

• The terms “panel,” control panel,” and “SCP” refer to the “Simple Control Panel” that is the

subject of this guide.

• The terms “PC GUI,” “CECP GUI ,” “A ux/Preview GUI,” “FFCP,” “CFCP,” “ CECP,” CECP

M1,”and “FE CP” refer to other master control panels.

• “MCPM” stands for Master Control Processing Module — the “transition processor” that

installs in the master control frame. One MCPM provides one master control channel.

• “MCE” stands for Master Control Engine — the “next generation” transition processor. An

MCE as a type of MCPM and provides one master control channel.

• MasterConfig is the software that configures MCPMs.

• MasterDiag is the software used to assign MCPMs network addresses and perform diagnostics.

• MasterLogo is the software that converts your graphic images into logos in the format required

by an MCPM. It also uploads logos to MCPMs.

• The MCS Panel Configuration Editor is the software that configures the SCP.

“The editor” and “the configuration editor” are abbreviations for this software.

• “High tally” means that a button is brightly illuminated — at full intensity.

• “Low tally” means that a button is illuminated at low intensity. Most buttons assume a low tally

state until selected. Some buttons are not illuminated.

• Intuition XG is a single- or dual-channel graphics processor. The term “Intuition XG” can

encompass all the hardware and software involved in the Intuition XG component of master

control.

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Prerequisites

Please observe the following important prerequisites:

• Equipment and software properly installed.

• Video monitors properly set.

Ensure that your control room’s program and preview monitors are properly set, according to

the requirements of your facility.

• NV9000 requirements met.

If you are using a master control system in conjunction with an NV9000 router control system,

ensure that your NV5100MC and NV5128-MC frames and the NV9000 are communicating

with each other and configured as required. This connection allows an NV9000 “salvo” to

change your program and preview monitors automatically — whenever you change channels on

the master control switcher.

Refer to the NV9000-SE Utilities User’s Guide for instructions on programming system salvos.

• MCPM channels properly configured.

Ensure that each MCPM has been configured (using MasterConfig). Refer to the MasterConfig

User ’s Guide for details.

• All control panels properly configured.

The SCP must be configured using the MCS Panel Configuration E ditor.

• User accounts for PCs used for master control set to ‘Standard User’ or better.

Master control software does not function properly when user accounts are set to ‘Restricted

User’ or its equivalent.

Refer to the NV5100MC Master Control Reference Manual for general and detailed information.

Options

The Master Control Tally Processor is an option. It provides 32 GPI inputs and 32 GPI outputs. It

can monitor master control events and trigger master control events.

The Master Control (DC21) Device Controller is an option but is required if your master control

system is to perform machine control. It also has 32 GPI inputs and 32 GPI outputs and has 4 serial

ports.

Intuition XG is an option that can be enabled for specific MCEs. Intuition XG adds rich branding to

master control because it includes sophisticated design tools and a powerful graphics processors.

If Intuition XG is integrated with master control, at least one SWB input card (and backplane mod-

ule) is required.

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2. Introduction

Chapter 2 provides an introduction to the SCP Operator’s Guide. It presents the following topics:

• Purpose

• Master Control System Overview

• MCP M Ove rview

• MCE Summary

• Control Panel Features

Purpose

The SCP (Simple Control Panel) is one of the hardware control panels available in the master con-

trol system. These are its distinguishing characteristics:

• Small size. The SCP is a 3RU rack-mountable panel, 19.0″ × 5.22″ × 3.17″. Its compactness

allows it to be mounted where space is at a premium.

• The SCP is intended for use in a facility where master control is automated.

• Lower cost.

• A designated set of buttons can be configured as main sources, video effects, or audio overs as

required by your facility.

• Operators can switch between two banks of main sources.

Master Control System Overview

Miranda’s master control system — a multi-channel switcher — might include one or more

NV5100MC frames and one or more NV5128-MC frames. The frames are similar 8RU assemblies

with 16 I/O card slots that can operate in conjunction with other switchers, routers, an NV9000

router control system, and other products.

Each frame holds one or more MCPMs or MCEs and optionally a multi-format router. The MCPMs

and MCEs are the modules that actually perform the master control switching. Each MCPM or

MCE is considered a channel.

MCPMs, MCEs, and control panels communicate on an Ethernet LAN. When an operator presses

control panel buttons (the ‘Transition’ button, for example), the control panel issues commands to

an MCPM or MCE. The MCPM or MCE responds with sta tus and (unless a pr oblem e xists) exe-

cutes the command. When a command is successfully executed, the MCPM or MCE notifies the

panel, which updates its displays and indicators accordingly.

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Figure 2-1 shows the relationships in a master control system:

Fi g ur e 2 -1. M a s t e r Co nt ro l N etw o rk

Master control can work in conjunction with the NV9000 router control system. In such a configu-

ration, a channel has access to the entire router input space, with the ability to assign any router

source dynamically to control panel buttons.

Most control panels can control one or more channels at any time — but usually one at a time.

Operators can select which channel(s) to control. When you change channels, control panel updates

take about a second. We say that the panel attaches the newly selected channel, and the channel’s

own source layout, transition rates, and layer presets are available for use.

Each MCPM and MCE can also be operated under automation. An MCPM or MCE can be con-

trolled by multiple control panels.

NV9000 Router Control System

A master control system can be viewed as a part of an NV9000 system. Alternatively, the NV9000

can be regarded as provider of inputs to the master control system.

In either case, master control allows router outputs as master control inputs and allows an operator

(or automation) to take any router source to the master control output.

An MC system used in conjunction with an NV9000 system must be connected to the NV9000 (in

the control section of the master control frame).

Control Panels

Presently there are 5 hardware control panels and 2 software control panels (GUIs):

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NV5128-MC-FFCP “Full Function” Control Panel. A fairly large console having pushbuttons

that support various fixed and configurable functions, an LCD touchscreen,

and several audio control knobs. The FFCP can be mounted in a recess in a

desktop or work surface.

NV5128-MC-CFCP Compact “Full Function” Control Panel. A console similar to the FFCP, but

smaller, with fewer buttons and more flexibility. The CFCP can be mounted

in a 19″ rack. It can also be mounted in a recess in a desktop or work sur-

face.

NV5128-MC-SCP Simple Control Panel. The SCP is a 3RU rack-mount unit. Although it has

function buttons and audio control knobs, it has no touchscreen: the menu

items are encoded in the button legends.

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MCPMs

MCPMs (master control processing module) are the devices that perform master control switching

and mixing. There are several types of MCPMs:

NV5128-MC-GUI (Old) software control panel, also called the PC GUI. This panel runs on a

PC and has a graphical user interface, hence the name “GUI.” This GUI is a

software emulation of the FFCP. This GUI is designed to operate with (or

without) a touch-sensitive screen.

NV5100MC-GUI (New) software control panel, also called the “CECP GUI.” This panel also

runs on a PC and has a graphical user interface. This GUI is a software emu-

lation of the CECP. This GUI is designed to operate with (or without) a

touch-sensitive screen.

The Aux/Preview GUI is a configuration option for the CECP GUI. It is not

a separate product.

NV5100MC-CECP Compact Enhanced Control Panel. A console similar in many functions to

the CFCP, but having a different form. The CECP mounts on a desktop or

work surface. It has a larger touchscreen, and additional features such as

preview and aux buses and a joystick. All buttons have LCD legends and

color-coding. The CECP M1 is a variant of the CECP that has two metering

inputs and no joystick or preview bus.

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-FECP

“Full-size” enhanced control panel. A console similar in size and function

to the FFCP, but with features that support Miranda’s “next generation” of

master control such as preview and aux buses and a joystick. The FECP

mounts on a desktop or work surface. All but 2 buttons have LCD legends

and color-coding.

MCPM-SD 2-slot modules that process standard definition (SD) video. Provides 3 keyers,

2 logos, 1 squeezeback layer, 4 AES outputs, and 8 analog audio outputs in

addition to program output.

MCPM-HD,

MCPM-HD2

4-slot modules that process either high definition (HD) video. Provides 3 key-

ers, 2 logos, 1 squeezeback layer, 4 AES outputs, and 8 analog audio outputs in

addition to program output. Two slots can be filled with router output cards.

MCPM-SDHD 4-slot modules that process either HD or SD video, as a field-programmable

option. Provides 3 keyers, 2 logos, 1 enhanced squeezeback layer, 4 AES out-

puts, and 8 analog audio outputs in addition to program output. One of the slots

can be occupied by a router output card.

MCPM-MK-SD 1-slot modules that process standard definition (SD) video. Provides 3 keyers,

1 logo, but no squeezeback. These modules are also named “mixer/keyers” or

“branding engines.”

MCPM-MK-HD 2-slot modules that process high definition (HD only) video. Provides 3 key-

ers, 1 logo, and no squeezeback. Unlike other MCPMs, this model accepts

inputs (16) from its backplane, not the frame’s motherboard. These modules

are also named “mixer/keyers” or “branding engines.”

MCE A 1- to 3-slot module that processes either HD or SD video, as a field-pro-

grammable option. MCEs are considered “next generation” processors and

have new architecture. See MCE Summary

, on page 11.

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Other Miranda Products

Listed here are products that relate to nv5100mc.

Tally Processor

Miranda offers a third-party “tally processor”— a 1RU device that provides 32 optically isolated

inputs and 32 relay outputs, also optically isolated. The tally processor can sense master control

events such as main source selections and transitions, trigger master control events, and control

various devices in your system. A master control network can include multiple tally processors.

DC21

The DC21 is another third-party device — a 1RU device appear ing very muc h like the Tally Proces-

sor — that performs machine control.

Each of its 4 serial ports uses one of 3 machine control protocols: Sony, Odetics, or VDCP.

Its GPOs can be configured to control up to 16 devices with start and stop pulses. GPOs not used

for master control might be programmed to respond to GPI and device control events.

EBCP

The emergency bypass control panel (EBCP) is a simple one: it is a 1RU panel that has two large

button switches. One says “Main” and the other says “Bypass.” Pressing the red “Bypass” button

places an MCPM or MCE in bypass mode. Pressing the green “Main” button enables normal mode.

(The panel controls only the MCPM to which it is connected.)

TLA

The transition lever arm (TLA) is an extension of a hardware control panel that allows an operator

to perform manual transitions by moving a lever from one extent to the other. The operator can vary

the speed, duration, and direction of the transition at will. The TLA can be used only with the FFCP

or CFCP.

Intuition XG

As a master control subsystem, Intuition XG is a combination of the following:

• Vertigo XG — a single- or dual-channel HD/SD graphics processor. This processor stores XG

media clips and transmits the clips (fill and key) when directed by an MCE.

The MCE treats the video as it does any key source and mixes the video from the with program

or preset output. In fact, the MCE uses its keyers to process the XG layers.

• XMedia software for configuration and for composing, rendering, and previewing graphics.

Panel operators will generally not need to understand or use this software.

You might find ‘XG layer’ buttons on the panel’s preset and program button rows and an ‘XG

keyer control’ among the menu buttons.

The SCP has limited Intuition XG support: although it supports transitions involving XG clips, it

does not have the means by which to select XG clips. You must use another control panel for that.

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