Imagestore Manual

Imagestore Manual

User ManualSoftware version 1.13.7. Miranda Technologies Ltd.Fax. Email. Web:Preface. Imagestore 300 User Manual. All rights are reservedTechnologies Ltd. Printed in the UK. Page 2. Miranda Technologies Ltd. Preface. Warranty. Miranda Technologies Ltd offer a 24 months free parts and labour warrantyDuring the warranty period, Miranda Technologies Ltd will replace or repairBefore returning any item for warranty repair, a valid returns authorisationAll repaired goods will be delivered (as instructed) carriage and duty paidAny warranty, over and above that offered here, is the responsibility of theContact Information. For service, repair and warranty information and for returns authorisationMiranda Technologies Ltd. Page 3. Important Safety Notices. Injury Precautions. Use a proper power cable. To avoid fire hazard, use only an appropriate power cable whichFor mains connection use only a 10Amp IEC inlet leadConnection to the mains supply should be via a circuitAvoid electrical overload. To avoid electric shock or fire hazard, do not apply a voltage to aGround the product. Imagestore 300 is grounded through the grounding conductor ofBefore makingDo not operate without the covers. To avoid electrical shock or fire hazard, do not operate Imagestore 300Use an appropriate fuse. To avoid fire hazard, use only the fuse type and rating specified for. Imagestore 300. To avoid electrical shock, do not operate Imagestore 300 in wet or dampPage 4. Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere. To avoid injury or fire hazard, do not operate Imagestore 300 in anProduct Damage Precautions. Provide proper ventilation. To prevent Imagestore 300 overheating, provide proper ventilation. Do not operate with suspected failures. If you suspect there is damage to Imagestore 300, have it inspected byCertifications and Compliances. Imagestore 300 is designed to comply with the standards detailed in:Page 5. Scope of the Manual.

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The manual includes all the information required to install, configure andSerial automation control protocol used by Miranda Technologies LtdDetails of this protocol and other related issues are found in the appropriateAssociated Publications. Oxtel Series Automation Protocol. MCS User Manual. Textbuilder User Manual. Part No. 01035. Part No. 01033. Part No. 02735. Electronic copies of the manuals are available from the Miranda website at:Miranda Technologies Ltd. Symbols and Conventions. Front panel control of Imagestore 300 is achieved using four keys inWhere reference is made to a key the legend of the key will be shown inThe two-line display provides a range of prompts in response to key presses. Where reference is made to an actual display prompt this will be shownMiranda Technologies Ltd. Page 7. Contacts. For technical assistance, please contact your nearest Miranda Technical. Support centre. Americas. Telephone (9:00am - 9:00pm EST). Asia. Telephone (9:30am - 5:30pm JST). Europe, Middle East, Africa, UK. Telephone (10:00am - 7:00pm CET). France (only). Telephone (9:00am - 6:00pm CET)Page 8. Manual Structure. Overview. The overview provides an introduction to the Miranda Technologies Ltd. Imagestore 300 for new users and describes the functions and featuresIt includes a simple technical concept of the unit andFront Panel Operations. This section describes how to operate Imagestore 300 using the front-panelOxtel RCP Operations. This section provides an introduction to Miranda Technologies Ltd's OxtelRCP. It identifies the user controls and explains how they are used. ItTechnologies Ltd unit through an Intelligent Panel Router (IPR). The fullAudio Mix files. The mix file is used to specify sets of audio sources or inputs to be mixedThis section explains the function and terminology ofDigital Video Effects. This section describes the Squeezy DVE option, which is used to perform aMiranda Technologies Ltd. Page 9. Emergency Alert System.

This section describes the EAS functions. Imagestore Intuition. This section describes how to configure the Imagestore 300 for use with. Intuition. Installation. This section contains details of the unit interconnections and interfaces. ItSupport. The support section describes the procedures for using the return-to-baseSpecification. This section provides a summary of the specifications of the Imagestore 300. Glossary. This appendix contains a guide to the terms and abbreviations found withinStandard Mixfiles. This section explains the operational differences implemented by each of the. Miranda Technologies supplied Audio Mix files. Page 10. Software Update. Instructions on how to format a USB stick and to load the latest software. Menu Tree. This appendix contains the menu tree representing the front panel operationIndex. An index of the contents of the user manual. Page 11. Page 12. Table of Contents. PrefaceTable of Contents. Miranda Technologies LtdTable of Contents. Imagestore 300 User ManualFront Panel OperationPage 14. Table of ContentsMiranda Technologies Ltd. Page 15. Page 16. Page 17. Imagestore 300 User ManualPage 18. Page 19. Imagestore 300 User ManualPage 20. What is the effect on the Imagestore? ----------------------141. Units fitted with Easysounds (eg Presmaster channels)142Miranda Technologies Ltd. Page 21. Keyer Operations menu tree (Basic Swap-PVW mode) ------- 147IS300-RCP OperationsPage 22. Table of ContentsAudio Mix FilesMiranda Technologies Ltd. Page 23. Digital Video EffectsPage 24. Table of ContentsEmergency Alert SystemImagestore IntuitionMiranda Technologies Ltd. Page 25. InstallationConnection of General Purpose Interfaces (GPIs) ----------------- 217. IS2 Mode AES input connector pin-out ------------------------ 220. IS2 Mode AES output connector pin-out ---------------------- 221. Page 26. Table of ContentsImagestore SpecificationGlossary. Standard Mixfiles. Imagestore 300 User ManualPage 28.

Table of ContentsSoftware UpdateMenu TreePage 29. Page 30. Introduction. This introduction provides a basic overview of the concept of the unit andAn extensive range of options and upgrades are available for Imagestore 300More detailed and specific information regarding operation, configuration,Imagestore 300 (Product code IS300) is part of Miranda Technologies Ltd'sThe capabilities of this 2U unitApplications. Imagestore 300 is typically used to insert stills, animated logos, channelEAS messages or a combination of any two of those. Each of these resourcesA dedicated remote control panel is available and one or more remoteQuad multi channel voice-overs can be performed using Easysound, anThe Easyplay upgrade provides forMiranda Technologies Ltd. Page 31. Concept. Imagestore 300 operates where the two keyers are arranged in seriesThis configuration allows two images to be keyedA fail-safe mechanical Video Relay Bypass option (IS300-MBP) is availableStill (.oxt), animated and Easytext (.oxa) images are typically stored in theImages may be added to the library using a USBMiranda Technologies Ltd's Media Conversion Software is designed for thisAn Ethernet interface option (IS300-NET) provides for the rapid loading ofImagestore using Miranda Technologies Ltd's Imagestore Media ManagerFiles may also be transferred using a FTP program. Block Diagram. Page 32. Getting Started. Applying Power. Imagestore 300 does not have a powerThe productIn the eventBoot-Up Sequence. Once power is applied Imagestore 300 will boot automatically and theThe boot sequence is completeMiranda Technologies Ltd. Page 33. Image Loading and Distribution. The entry-level Imagestore 300 provides storage for up to forty full-screenThis can be upgraded to 400, 1000 or 2000Each animated clip is counted as oneWith large or long duration animationsImagestore 300 can import TARGA and JPEG images directly from external. USB drives to the image library.

Images, animations, easytext, clocks and audio files saved to USB drivesMiranda Technologies Ltd units) can also be loaded in the same way. Miranda Technologies Ltd also provides an image transfer and managementThe Imagestore Media Manager software (IMM)Technologies Ltd's image and audio insertion products. Details of IMM areImage EditingTransmissionAnimated Images. Imagestore 300 provides image animation, for applications such as movingThe image motion system providesPage 34. The maximum animation length is dependent upon both the screen-size of theMoving images are constructed from component images using the animationComponent images are imported into the animation builder utility from 32-bit. Targa image files thus allowing components to originate from almost anyAB Mixer. The AB Mixer integral AB video switcher is designed to be fed by anThe switcher provides cuts, wipesEmbedded Digital Audio Mixer. The optional Easysound digital audio mixer (IS300-ES) can be fitted within. Imagestore 300 and is designed to add voice-overs, jingles and other audioEasysound can acceptDigital Audio Storage. Easyplay is the digital audio storage and playout option (IS300-EP) for. Imagestore. With Easyplay, broadcasters can associate sounds to image files,Imagestore and the system may be networked with the Media Distribution. System. Page 35. Timing, Control and Automation. Imagestore is designed to be easy to install. One-line long FIFOs areOther valuable set-up and control features include a menu-driven front panel. VFD display, a General Purpose Interface (GPI) macro editor and a facility toImagestore is highly suited to automated broadcast environments and remoteMechanical Bypass. In the event of power loss to the Imagestore 300, or failure of an internalClock Insertion.

The Bugclock option allows Imagestore 300 to insert customised in-visionFully customised clocks can be producedBugclock images behave like all other images with respect to positioning,Previewing behaviour is the same as withAll existing GPI and automation commands, that apply to still images andPage 36. A Bugclock image uses a single layer of the system it runs on. This meansSqueezy is a dual-channel 2D or 3D DVE option capable of digital videoEmergency Alert System. Imagestore 300 supports Emergency Alert Systems providing the relevantThe 2 EAS models supported are. Sage ENDEC Model 1822Serial Comms Setup section on page 145. Page 37. Options. Status information regarding the options included with each Imagestore 300The following table lists the options with their identifying codes and brieflyOption. DescriptionPage 38. Checking Installed Options. The Imagestore 300 can display installed options on the front panel display. Front Panel Display. From the opening screen press the right arrow key to display Set-Up thenPress the right arrow key until View Licences appears on the second line ofRepeatedly pressing the key will nowLicence Code. Option. AB Mixer. Ethernet. Image Lib:40. Image Lib:400. Image Lib:1000. Image Lib:2000. Emergency Alert. Easytext. Easytext Character Gen. Dual 2D DVEDual 3D DVEEasysound. Digital Audio Mixer. Easyplay:2. Stereo Digital Audio playout. Easyplay:8Audio Lib:40Audio Lib:400Audio Lib:1000Audio Lib:2000Audio Embed. Embedding on SDI output. Bugclock. In vision Digital and Analogue clocks. Extended Audio. Extension to the automation protocol. Easysound Mixfile. To replace factory default mix fileMiranda Technologies Ltd. Page 39. Page 40. Front Panel Operation. This section of the manual explains, on a task-by-task basis, the operation ofEach task is fullyControls.

All of Imagestore 300's operational and configuration features can beThe front panel of Imagestore 300 contains four push-button control keys andThe upper key of the group is identified on the panelVFD Display. The alphanumeric VFD display is divided into two separate lines. The upperWhere there are more options available than there is room for on the display,Miranda Technologies Ltd. Page 41. Imagestore 300 User ManualUsing the appropriate arrow key will reveal thoseIf an option is not licensed, e.g. Dual 3D DVE, it will not be displayed on theVFD talliesFade to Silent. Escape and Enter Keys. The escape key is used to proceed to a menu option closer to the boot-upLeft and Right Arrow Keys (? ). Left and right arrow keys.Page 42. Opening screen. The Imagestore 300 menu has two branches. Operate. Setup. From the opening screen with Operate displayed press the enter key. Page 43. Set Inputs. Select Operate, Set Inputs. Set Inputs menu tree. Set InputsForce Colour FieldForce Colour FieldPass SDI. Force Colour FieldPass SDI. Force Colour FieldMiranda Technologies Ltd. The factory default setting for each input is to Pass-SDI. If the input is. Using the front panel control keys (.The colour field is set by adjusting the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) values, fromUsing the arrow keys ?, increase orStandard Colours. Colour. White. Red (%)Page 45. Select Operate, AB Mixer. AB Mixer menu tree. Cut AB. Cut To A. Cut To B. Fade AB. Fade To A. Fade To B. Transition Type. X Fade. V Fade. Wipe L-to-R. Wipe R-to-L. Wipe T-to-B. Wipe B-to-T. Mix Rate. Fields 1 to 999. Wipe Softness. V-Fade ColourMiranda Technologies Ltd. Set Cut Mode. Any Field. Field 1 (Def). Field 2. The AB mixer is an integral 2 input video switcher, which provides theNote. Pressing the enter key will activate the transition. A CUT transition is an instant switch between the A and B inputs.

This isA FADE transition is the gradual process of switching between the A and BA Wipe transition exposes the new source from either left or right, top orMiranda Technologies Ltd. Page 47. The front panel display will identify the background video source. Either AThe options are. Switches between the A and B input. Selects the A Input as the background video source. Selects the B Input as the background video source. Fades between the A and B input. The rate, in fields, is set by the Mix RateFade To A. Fades in the A Input as the background video source. The rate, in fields, is setFade To B. Fades in the B Input as the background video source. The rate, in fields, is setTransition Type. Use this option to select the transition type. Page 48. Use this option to select the number of fields to action a Fade. Using theWipe Softness. Use this option to define the profile of the wiped edge from (0) hard edge toPress the enter key to accept the value. V-Fade Colour. This option determines the colour used when performing a V-Fade transition. The colour is set by adjusting the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) values, from 0%Using the arrow keys ?, increase orMiranda Technologies Ltd. Page 49. Standard Colours. Note. Red (%)Set Cut Mode. This option allows the user to determine exactly when cuts occur within aThe options are as follows. Cuts occur on any field. Cuts occur on field 1 (default). Cuts occur on field 2. Page 50. Select Operate, Dual 2D DVE. Dual 2D DVE menu tree. Play Forward. Play Backward. Run Sequence. DVE Mode. Bypass. None (Delay). A B over DSK 1. AB Mix. B over DSK 1Firmware Upgrade. Media Inserted? Page 51. If the 3D DVE option has been licensed Dual 3D DVE willDual 2D DVE is a dual-channel 2 or 3D DVE option capable of digital videoUsing the DVE editor software up to 100 sequences can be loaded onto the. Imagestore 300 for later playback. The DVE editor software and manual isNote. The Dual 2D DVE mode can only be licensed if the AB MixerPlay Forward.

Plays the selected squeeze sequence. Plays the selected squeeze sequence in reverse. Using the arrow control keys.DVE ModeBypass. Squeeze mode out of circuit (bypassed) therefore no video frame delayPage 52. Squeeze mode in circuit but inactive. Video frame delay added. DVE inputs A and B are squeezed back to reveal the output of DSK 1. AB Mix. B over DSK 1. DVE inputs AB Mixer and B are squeezed back to reveal the output of DSKMiranda Technologies Ltd. Page 53. Imagestore 300 User ManualThe backgroundBehind. DVE inputs A and B are fed through DSK 1. Squeezed output will appearFirmware Upgrade. Use this option to upgrade the DVE board firmware. Copy the file onto a. USB stick, insert the stick into one of the front USB connectors then followPage 54. This will remove all stored sequences. Use the DVE editorMiranda Technologies Ltd. Page 55.