Avitech MCC-8004 series User manual

User’s Manual
MCC-8004 series
Revision 1.0
(July 2009)

WARNING
Do not attempt to disassemble your MCC-8004 series device. Doing so may void
your warranty. There are no serviceable parts inside. Please refer all servicing to
qualified personnel.
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Table of Contents
Warranty............................................................................................... iv
Extended Warranty Options........................................................................v
Services and Repairs Outside the Warranty Period ...................................v
Regulatory Information....................................................................... vi
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement.......................... vi
European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices............................ vii
Statements of Compliance ................................................................ vii
Australia and New Zealand C-Tick Marking and Compliance Notice...... viii
Statement of Compliance ................................................................. viii
Preface ................................................................................................. ix
Welcome .................................................................................................... ix
About this Manual .......................................................................................x
1Getting Started............................................................................... 1
1.1 Package Contents ...............................................................................1
1.2 Product Features .................................................................................2
Specifications.......................................................................................3
Operating Features..............................................................................4
1.3 Identifying the Front Hardware Component.........................................4
1.4 Identifying the Rear Hardware Components .......................................5
1.5 Getting Your MCC-8004 Series Ready for Use...................................6
Basic Hardware Connections ..............................................................6
Cascading............................................................................................7
1.6 Using the Galaxy Program ................................................................10
Module Layout Window .....................................................................18
Galaxy Control Window .....................................................................18
Quick Keys – Change Window to/from Full Screen Mode;
Swap Window Contents.....................................................................70
Window Layout ..................................................................................70
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Option Window ..................................................................................72
Mouse Right-click Menu ....................................................................73
2Simplified Control Panel ............................................................. 94
2.1 Using the Simplified Control Panel (Optional) ...................................94
Preparing the MCC-8004 Series For Use With the SCP Keypad......94
Recalling Presets...............................................................................95
3Avitech ASCII Protocol................................................................ 98
3.1 Setting the RS-232 Port.....................................................................98
3.2 Setting the HyperTerminal’s COM Port .............................................99
3.3 Entering the ASCII Z Command Interface.......................................100
3.4 ASCII Z Command Format ..............................................................102
ZA.....................................................................................................102
ZB.....................................................................................................103
ZC.....................................................................................................103
ZE.....................................................................................................104
ZF.....................................................................................................104
ZI.....................................................................................................104
ZK.....................................................................................................105
ZL.....................................................................................................106
ZM.....................................................................................................107
ZN.....................................................................................................108
ZO.....................................................................................................109
ZP.....................................................................................................109
ZR.....................................................................................................109
ZT.....................................................................................................110
ZV.....................................................................................................111
ZW.....................................................................................................111
ZX.....................................................................................................112
4Firmware Upgrade ..................................................................... 113
4.1 Updating the Firmware ....................................................................113
DS80C400 (C2.1) Firmware ............................................................113
FPGA MB Digital Clock Firmware ...................................................115
FPGA MB Analog Clock Firmware ..................................................117
FPGA UB Firmware .........................................................................118
OSD Firmware .................................................................................120
4.2 Resetting to the Factory-default State .............................................121
AGlossary ..................................................................................... 122
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Warranty
Avitech International Corporation (herein after referred to as “Avitech”)
warrants to the original purchaser of the products manufactured in its facility (the
“Product”), that these products will be free from defects in material and
workmanship for a period of one (1) year or twelve (12) months from the date of
shipment of the Product to the purchaser.
If the Product proves to be defective during the one (1) year warranty period, the
purchaser’s exclusive remedy and Avitech’s sole obligation under this warranty
is expressly limited, at Avitech’s sole option, to:
(a) repairing the defective Product without charge for parts and labor; or
(b) providing a replacement in exchange for the defective Product; or
(c) if after a reasonable time is unable to correct the defect or provide a
replacement Product in good working order, then the purchaser shall be entitled
to recover damages subject to the limitation of liability set forth next.
Limitation of liability: Avitech’s liability under this warranty shall not exceed
the purchase price paid for the defective product. In no event shall Avitech be
liable for any incidental, special, or consequential damages, including without
limitation, loss of profits for any breach of this warranty.
If Avitech replaces the defective Product with a replacement Product as provided
under the terms of this Warranty, in no event will the term of the warranty on the
replacement Product exceed the number of months remaining on the warranty
covering the defective Product. Equipment manufactured by other suppliers and
supplied by Avitech carries the respective manufacturer’s warranty. Avitech
assumes no warranty responsibility either expressed or implied for equipment
manufactured by others and supplied by Avitech.
This Warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied, including
without limitation, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose, all of which are expressly disclaimed.
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This Hardware Warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure, or damage:
caused by improper use of the Product or inadequate maintenance and care
of the Product;
resulting from attempts by other than Avitech representatives to install,
repair, or service the Product;
caused by installation of the Product in a hostile operating environment or
connection of the Product to incompatible equipment; or
caused by the modification of the Product or integration with other products
when the effect of such modification or integration increases the time or
difficulties of servicing the Product.
Any Product which fails under conditions other than those specifically covered
by the Hardware Warranty, will be repaired at the price of parts and labor in
effect at the time of repair. Such repairs are warranted for a period of ninety (90)
days from date of reshipment to customer.
Extended Warranty Options
Avitech offers OPTIONAL Extended Warranty plans that provide continuous
coverage for the Product after the expiration of the Warranty Period. Contact an
Avitech sales representative or details on the options that are available for your
Avitech equipment.
Services and Repairs Outside the Warranty Period
Avitech make its best offer to repair products that is outside the warranty period,
provided the product has not reached its end of life (EOL). The minimum charge
for such repair excluding shipping and handling is $200 (US dollars).
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Regulatory Information
NOTE: Marking labels located on the exterior of your device indicate the regulations that
your model complies with. Please check the marking labels on your device and refer to the
corresponding statements in this chapter. Some notices apply to specific models only.
Federal Communications Commission (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.
Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to
meet FCC emission limits. Avitech is not responsible for any radio or television
interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or
by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. Unauthorized
changes or modifications could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices
Statements of Compliance
English
This product follows the provisions of the European Directive 1999/5/EC.
Danish
Dette produkt er i overensstemmelse med det europæiske direktiv 1999/5/EC.
Dutch
Dit product is in navolging van de bepalingen van Europees Directief
1999/5/EC.
Finnish
Tämä tuote noudattaa EU-direktiivin 1999/5/EC määräyksiä.
French
Ce produit est conforme aux exigences de la Directive Européenne 1999/5/EC.
German
Dieses Produkt entspricht den Bestimmungen der Europäischen Richtlinie
1999/5/EC.
Greek
To προϊόν αυτό πληροί τις προβλέψεις της Ευρωπαϊκής Οδηγίας 1999/5/EC.
Icelandic
Þessi vara stenst reglugerð Evrópska Efnahags Bandalagsins númer 1999/5/EC.
Italian
Questo prodotto è conforme alla Direttiva Europea 1999/5/EC.
Norwegian
Dette produktet er i henhold til bestemmelsene i det europeiske direktivet
1999/5/EC.
Portuguese
Este produto cumpre com as normas da Diretiva Européia 1999/5/EC.
Spanish
Este producto cumple con las normas del Directivo Europeo 1999/5/EC.
Swedish
Denna produkt har tillverkats i enlighet med EG-direktiv 1999/5/EC.
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Australia and New Zealand C-Tick Marking and
Compliance Notice
Statement of Compliance
This product complies with Australia and New Zealand's standards for radio
interference.
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Preface
Welcome
Congratulations on purchasing this Avitech MCC-8004 series.
The MCC-8004 series Multiviewer is a multi-image video processor designed to
accept either four HD / SD-SDI / composite (PAL / NTSC) inputs. Offering
output resolutions up to 1920×1200 (50/60 Hz), it also provides labels, borders,
alarms, optional audio meters, as well as support for Asian and European
character, offering a fully integrated on-screen display (OSD) for visual
monitoring.
Allowing you to display up to 120 video inputs on a single monitor (display
group), digital and analog video as well as audio signals can be combined in a
single display.
The MCC-8004 series offer outstanding scalability and flexibility because
individual modules can be combined to create the desired configuration.
Modules can be added or removed as the application requires. This flexible
architecture eliminates single points of failure that can cripple an entire system.
Component failures can be absorbed with simple built-in software-based
procedures.
Using the latest DCDi™ technology from Faroudja, DCDI is a video mode
algorithm that stands for Directional Correlation De-interlacing. Its function is to
help optimize full screen mode regardless of the input format.
Your MCC-8004 series can be used as a standalone unit, or cascaded
(daisy-chained) with ACC-8000 or VCC-8000 series modules to provide highly
complex monitoring applications (up to 15 modules).
NOTE: No DVI cascade is available for the MCC-8004Q.
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About this Manual
This manual contains comprehensive information of your Avitech MCC-8004
series to help you operate the device.
Throughout the manual, the following conventions are used to distinguish
elements of text.
NOTE: provides additional hints or information that requires special attention.
CAUTION: identifies important information which, if not followed, may result in loss of data
or damage to your device.
Any name of menu, command, icon or button that you can see on the screen is
shown in a bold typeset. For example:
On the Start menu, select Settings.
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1 Getting Started
This chapter introduces you to the features and specifications as well as the
external components of your Avitech MCC-8004 series. It also guides you
through the process of setting up your MCC-8004 series for use.
NOTE:
MCC stands for Media Control Center.
ook of theDepending on the model you purchased, the cabinet color and the l
accessories may be different from the ones shown in this manual.
1.1 Package Contents
After unpacking the shipping carton, you should find these standard items:
Avitech MCC-8004 series Standard P stomers only)ower Cord (US cu
RS-485 Cascading Cable DVI Cascading Cable
(optional – when pu MCC-8004 series) (optional – w re MCC-8004)rchasing 2 or more hen purchasing two or mo
RJ-50 GPI Terminal Block Utility Disc (con user’s manual)tains software and
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assembly on to rack mount)
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1.2 Product Features
Automatic sensing of HD-SDI / SD-SDI and composite analog input.
Up to 26 internal configuration presets.
On-screen display of labels, borders, and video alarms.
Supports direct TSL Tally / UMD interface.
Eight GPI for Tally or recall of preset.
Communication control via RS-232 or IP.
Compatibility with Galaxy software for configuration, monitor layout, and
multiple-system control.
Avitech ASCII Protocol (AAP) support.
DCDi™ processing (MCC-8004P, MCC-8004Q, MCC-8004U).
Fixed quad-split display (MCC-8004Q).
32 channels of embedded audio with phase correlation (MCC-8004Q).
Audio meters for embedded audio with phase, AES (balanced/unbalanced),
analog audio – option.
NOTE:
Embed digital audio streams into high definition digital video signals.
AES (Audio Engineering Society) – Officially known as AES3, it is a digital audio
standard used for carrying digital audio signals between various devices. AES was
designed primarily to support PCM (pulse-code-modulated) encoded audio in either DAT
(digital audio tape) format at 48 kHz or compact disc format at 44.1 kHz.
Analog audio is superior to digital audio due to the absence of fundamental error
mechanisms which are present in digital audio systems, including aliasing, quantization
noise, and supposed limitations in dynamic range.
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Specifications
Parts Specifications
Video Automatic sensing via BNC
HD-SDI (1080i/59.94, 1080i/60, 1080i/50, 720p/59.94, 720p/60,
720p/50)
SD-SDI (NTSC/525i, PAL/625i, 525p/59.94, 625p/50)
Composite analog (NTSC, PAL)
Number of inputs:
(for MCC-8004a / aL / aA / aAL) four automatic detection composite
video (PAL/NTSC)
(for MCC-8004d / dL / dE / dEL / dA / dAL / dD / dDL / P / PL / PE /
PEL / PA / PAL / PD / PDL) four automatic detection SD-SDI /
composite video (PAL/NTSC)
(for MCC-8004Q / QL) four automatic detection HD / SD-SDI
(for MCC-8004U / UL / UE / UEL / UA / UAL / UD / UDL) four
automatic detection HD / SD-SDI / composite video (PAL/NTSC)
NOTE: Input source for 720p supports 60 Hz only.
Inputs
Loop Available for MCC-8004aL / aAL / dL / dEL / dAL / dDL / PL / PEL /
PAL / PDL / QL / UL / UEL / UAL / UDL
Output Resolution from 800×600 up to 1920×1200 (WUXGA) via DVI-I
connector, simultaneous DVI and RGB
Number of output: 2
Analog Available for MCC-8004aA / aAL / dA / dAL / PA / PAL / UA / UAL Audio
AES Available for MCC-8004dD / dDL / PD / PDL / UD / UDL
Embedded Available for MCC-8004dE / dEL / dA / dAL / dD / dDL / PE / PEL /
PA / PAL / PD / PDL / Q / QL / UE / UEL / UA / UAL / UD / UDL
GPI 8 inputs
Serial port Number of port: 1
Baud rate: up to 1 Mbaud
RS-232 / 422 supporting TSL
Data input / output
RS-485 Number of ports: 2
DCDi™ processing Available for MCC-8004P / PL / PE / PEL / PA / PAL / PD / PDL / Q
/ QL / U / UL / UE / UEL / UA / UAL / UD / UDL
Power supply Consumption less than 30 watts
Input: 100~240 V, 50/60 Hz; Output: 12 V DC (external)
Housing Metal
483×254 mm (19×10 inch)
Dimension (W×D)
Weight 3.6 kg (8 lbs)
Temperature Operating: 0 °C (32 °F) to 40 °C (104 °F)
Storage: –10 °C (–4 °F) to 50 °C (122 °F)
Environment
Humidity 0 % to 80 % relative, non-condensing
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Parts Specifications
Safety regulations FCC / CE / C-Tick, Class A
Operating Features
Standalone operation (single MCC-8004 series) with control via RS-232
cable / IP or;
multiple operation (up to 15 MCC-8004/ACC-8000/ VCC-8000 via 14
RJ-485 and DVI (except MCC-8004Q) cascade maximum).
One MCC-8004 series can fit in a single rack unit space for a maximum of
four video inputs.
RJ-50 GPI terminal block adapter is provided for Tally or loading presets.
Up to 26 presets/configurations can be saved and recalled from the module’s
Flash EEPROM.
Compatible with ACC-8000 and VCC-8000 modules.
1.3 Identifying the Front Hardware Component

Ref Component Description
Lights green when the MCC-8004 series is powered
on.
Power LED

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1.4 Identifying the Rear Hardware Components
Ref Label/Component Description
In 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 BNC connectors for HD / SD-SDI / composite video
inputs.
Audio Inputs Connector for up to four analog stereo pairs / AES
audio inputs.
Analog Out VGA connector for output to monitor display.
Audio monitoring
cascade 9
BNC connector for audio cascading input.
Audio monitoring output
10
BNC connector for analog audio output.
Keypad RS-232 connector for signal from optional TACP
(Touch-screen Control Panel) or numerical
Simplified Control Panel (SCP) keypad.
RS-232 RS-232 connector for signal from PC.
In/out 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 BNC connectors for HD / SD-SDI / composite video
input loop (passive for analog video, active for digital
video).
Cascade In DVI-I connector for multimedia input
(cascade from other MCC-8004 / ACC-8000 /
VCC-8000 series device).
DVI-I Out DVI-I connector for output to monitor display.
GPI RJ-50 connector for GP input/output.
   
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Ref Label/Component Description
IP Ethernet connector for using the computer’s Galaxy
program to perform setup on the MCC-8004 series.
Dip switches The left dip switch is for updating the firmware while
the right dip switch is for returning the MCC-8004 to
the factory-default setting.
ID Rotary dial to assign unique addresses in systems
with two or more units.
RS-485 (in) (out) RS-485 connectors for serial cascading input/output.
100-250V AC Power jack for connecting the AC power cord.
1.5 Getting Your MCC-8004 Series Ready for Use
Basic Hardware Connections
Perform the following steps to get your MCC-8004 series up and running:
NOTE: The steps outlined next would depend on the type of configuration you wish to set
up.
1. Connect up to four BNC cables to the four video Input 1 / 2 / 3 / 4ports for
HD / SD-SDI / composite video inputs.
2. Connect the RS-232 cable to the RS-232 port for signal from PC.
3. Connect the Ethernet cable to the IP port for using the computer’s Galaxy
program to perform setup on the MCC-8004 series.
4. Connect the DVI-I cable to the DVI-I Out port for video output to the monitor
display.
5. Make sure to assign a unique address to your MCC-8004 series ID rotary dial
when connecting to systems with two or more units.
6. Connect the RJ-50 cable to the GPI port for GP input/output.
7. Connect the AC power cord to the 100-250V AC power jack.
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Cascading
To cascade two Avitech MCC-8004 series, perform the following steps:
1. Set the Rotary ID on the first Avitech MCC-8004 series to 0and set the
Rotary ID on the second Avitech MCC-8004 series to 1(can be other values
as long as both are different from each other’s setting).
ID 0
ID 1
IMPORTANT: When cascading two or more modules (up to 15 maximum), make sure each
module gets assigned a unique rotary ID, or it will cause input conflicts.
2. Connect one end of DVI cable to the DVI-I Out port of MCC-8004 series ID 0
and the other end to the Cascade In port of MCC-8004 series ID 1.
DVI output (ID 0) to DVI cascade (ID 1)
ID 0
ID 1
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3. Connect one end of the RS-485 cable to the RS-485 (out) port of MCC-8004
series ID 0 and the other end to the RS-485 (in) port of MCC-8004 series ID1.
ID 0
ID 1
RS-485 output (ID 0) to RS-485 input (ID 1)
4. Connect one end of the DVI cable to the DVI-I Out port of MCC-8004 series
ID 1 and the other end to the monitor display.
ID 0
ID 1
Connect to monitor display
Or for monitor display with VGA input, connect one end of the VGA cable to
the Analog Out port of MCC-8004 series ID 1 and the other end to the
monitor display.
Connect to monitor display
ID 1
ID 0
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5. Connect one end of the RS-232 cable to the computer’s RS-232 port and the
other end to the RS-232 port of MCC-8004 series ID 0.
Connect to computer
ID 0
ID 1
6. If the computer application uses multimedia input, connect one end of the
DVI cable to the computer’s DVI port and the other end to the Cascade In
port of MCC-8004 series ID 0.
ID 0
ID 1
Connect to computer
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