Belden grass valley ICONTROL IC-BASE-EDITION-V3 User manual

Quick Start Guide
M226-0700-353
2016-11-21
ICONTROL
IC-BASE-EDITION-V3 & IC-BASE-EDITION-ENT-V3

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Title iControl Quick Start Guide
Part Number M226-0700-353
Revision 2016-11-21, 20:28

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Getting Started with iControl
This Quick Start Guide is designed to help you get iControl up and running for the first time,
on your IC-BASE-EDITION-V3, or IC-BASE-EDITION-ENT-V3 Application Server.
A new iControl system, as shipped, includes one or more iControl Application Servers and
related hardware accessories. It also ships with a document folder containing this Quick
Start Guide, Release Notes, as well as a Welcome letter with Setup & Configuration
checklists that provide a summary of the main steps that you must complete, to set up and
configure your iControl system. Follow this Quick Start Guide for detailed instructions, at
each of these steps.
Summary
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Step 1: Hardware Warranty and Ownership Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Step 2: Physical Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Step 3: Networking Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Step 4: Optional Networking Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Step 5: Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Overview
iControl is a high-level Element and Network Management System for television service
providers, content originators and broadcasters, used to perform wide-ranging video and
audio signal, device and facility monitoring and control over a TCP/IP network.
The central element of any iControl system is the iControl Application Server. The
Application Server is a compact, 1 RU server that interfaces to video, audio and other
hardware through a variety of configurable ports (RS-232, RS-422, ethernet), and connects
to a local LAN over TCP/IP.
iControl runs in a distributed network environment. Devices to be monitored or controlled
are either directly connected to the iControl Application Server, or accessible over a TCP/IP
connection. Each iControl Application Server runs several device control services, as well as
a lookup service.
Multiple Application Servers can coexist on a network, allowing large-scale distributed
systems to be defined and controlled. Using a Web browser, multiple users can connect to
any Application Server from any convenient desktop or portable computer.
iControl comprises a set of software components, the principal ones being:
•iCNavigator
•iCRouter Control
•iCCreator

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Overview
•iCWeb
Each of these core components can be started from iControl Launch Pad, which is a client
application, available from the iControl’s Startup page.
There are three other core iControl components, important for system administration, and
the smooth, integrated operation of iControl as a whole. You can access pages dedicated to
their functions from the Startup page. These other components are:
• iControl Admin
• iControl License management
•iControlReports
iControl’s Startup Page
iControl Launch Pad
For a more in-depth overview of iControl’s features, please refer to Chapter1: “Introduction
to iControl” in the iControl User Guide.

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System Requirements
Client Platform Requirements
You can connect to an iControl Application Server from any client PC or laptop on your
network, by using a standard Web browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, or
Google Chrome). Once you are connected to an Application Server, you can download
iControl client applications to your PC.
Grass Valley recommends the client platform meet the following system specifications for
optimal performance:
Network Requirements
Users can access the iControl Application Server from a client PC using a standard Web
browser . When a client logs in and launches an iControl module, the software is
automatically downloaded from the Application Server. Consequently, no other application
software is needed, which greatly simplifies installation and system maintenance.
Grass Valley recommends that the iControl Application Server (as well as the associated
equipment it controls) be installed on a dedicated LAN, using the existing security
infrastructure. A qualified system administrator should verify that the setup follows your
organization’s security standards.
Software Component Compatibility
The Dell PowerEdge R330 application server supports iControl versions 5.00 and later.
•Shouldyouwishtoinstall—or reinstall—a version of iControl between 6.00 and 7.20
on a Dell PowerEdge R330 application server, you must apply the R330 Compatibility
component upgrade R330-compatibility.zip, available from Grass Valley Technical
Support (see page 21), as well.
• If you must install iControl version 5.00 on a Dell PowerEdge R330 application server,
please contact Grass Valley Technical Support (see page 21).
• If you wish to add a Dell PowerEdge R330 application server to an existing Redundancy
Group, you must install component upgrade ICONTROL-19711.zip, available from
Grass Valley Technical Support (see page 21), on all non-R330 application servers in the
Redundancy Group.
iControl is compatible with several Grass Valley software components. The versions of these
software components recommended by Grass Valley for best performance and maximum
functionality are listed below:
• RCP-200 Remote Control Panel version 1.7 or later
Memory 8 GB RAM
Processor Intel Core i3 or better
Graphics Card Optimized for NVIDIA or ATI GeForce or Radeon family with 1 GHz clock
speed or faster, and minimum 128 MB memory.
Operating System Windows 10, Windows 8, or Windows 7

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Software Component Compatibility
•Kaleido-Xversion7.60 or later
• Densité 3+ frame controller (CPU-ETH3) version 1.0.3 or later
• GV Node frame controller (CPU-ETH3) version 1.0.3 or later
• Densité CPU-ETH2 version 2.0.4 or later
• EdgeVision version 1.21 or later
• NV9000 version 6.3.0 build 1873 or later
• SE Utilities version 6.3.0 build 136 or later
Step 1: Hardware Warranty and Ownership Transfer
When you purchase a Dell server from Grass Valley Canada, you qualify for a 39-month
warranty with ProSupport (i.e., next business day on site) service level. This warranty, as well
as the ownership, are transferable to the client (you). Once the warranty is transferred, you
may call Dell USA any time for assistance. For customers in Canada, you may call Dell
Canada for assistance.
You can find the Warranty and Ownership Transfer form in the Support section of Dell's
website.
To perform the warranty and ownership transfer of your Dell server
1 Pull out the information tag, from your server’s front panel, and note the service tag
number.
The information tag is a slide-out label panel, located on the front of your server,
toward the center.
2 In your browser’s address bar, enter www.dell.com/support/assets-transfer.
(Alternatively, navigate to www.dell.com, and search for ownership transfer.)
3 Enter your service tag number to access the Warranty and Ownership Transfer form.
4 Complete the form, using the information listed below.
Step 2: Physical Setup
Grass Valley’s Application Server is the hardware at the heart of the iControl system,
providing control, monitoring, logging and interface services. As of iControl version 7.30, all
Application Servers configured with new systems are Dell PowerEdge model R330 (order
code IC-BASE-EDITION-V3, or IC-BASE-EDITION-ENT-V3). The Application Server is a
compact 1 RU server that interfaces to other iControl devices over TCP/IP. Users can connect
to the Application Server via TCP/IP from any desktop or portable computer.
Original owner Grass Valley Canada
Postal code H4S 2C6
Notes
• Hardware documentation for the Dell PowerEdge R330 is available from
dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
• Install the faceplate, after the server is placed in a rack.

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To install the iControl Application Server
1 Place the Application Server in a standard 19-inch rack, using the rails, screws and
washers provided.
Make sure that the unit has adequate ventilation.
2 If you purchased an 8-port Comtrol RocketPort card connect the 8-port breakout box
(see Connecting the 8-port Break-Out Box, below).
3 Connect power cords, and then turn the server on.
The power switch is located on the front panel.
4 [OPTIONAL] Install the Grass Valley faceplate onto the front of the Application Server by
sliding it onto the guide blocks on the side handles, then pushing it in until it clicks into
place.
Connecting the 8-port Break-Out Box
If you purchased an 8-port Comtrol RocketPort card (with breakout box), make sure you
have installed the RocketPort PCI card into the Application Server, by following the
procedure for installing an expansion card, in the Dell PowerEdge R330 Owner's Manual
(available from dell.com/poweredgemanuals).
To connect the 8-port breakout box
1 Plug the breakout box connector into the large port (PCI expansion slot) at the back of
the Application Server.
2 Connect cables from the devices to be controlled to the serial ports on the breakout
box.
IMPORTANT
An unexpected power disruption, such as might occur during a power
failure, can damage the file system on an Application Server. It is strongly
recommended that all Application Servers be connected to a standby power
source, such as a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply), as a preventive
measure.
Notes
• It is important to assign serial ports on both the Application Server and any
routers that will be participating in the iControl system to avoid conflicts
that might negatively affect system performance (see Configuring Serial
Ports, on page 13, for more information).

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Software Component Compatibility
Step 3: Networking Setup
Before you can begin operations, you must configure the Application Server, to make it
available on your local network. Specifically, you must:
• Connect to the Application Server from a client PC
• Log on to the Application Server’s iControl admin page and configure the server’s
TCP/IP settings:
• Ethernet interface
•Networkgateway
• Domain Name Service settings
•HostnameandIPaddress
• When connecting an Application
Server to other serial devices, such as
Symphonie or Quartet frames, use a
straight-through RS-422 cable.
Should you need to create a custom
cable, refer to the pinout assignment
diagram:
Notes (continued)
IMPORTANT
Ethernet Port Labels on Dell PowerEdge R330 Application Servers
The physical Ethernet ports on the back of the Dell PowerEdge R330 are
labeled Gb1 and Gb2. The physical (cabling) port called Gb1 corresponds to
logical port eth0. Likewise, the physical port called Gb2 corresponds to
logical port eth1. In all iControl-related documentation, when speaking of
cabling and physical ports, we use the logical port names. For example, if a
procedure instructs you to connect a cable to eth0, you must connect the
cable to the physical port labeled Gb1, on the Dell PowerEdge R330.
Logical Ethernet port usage
The Application Server is shipped with the eth0 port turned on, in a default
configuration that permits an initial connection. You must use eth0 as your
main network interface. The other Ethernet port (eth1) is also configurable,
but is intended for specialized use, such as connecting Grass Valley Densité
frames and some third-party devices (e.g., SNMP devices) as long as they are
on the same local subnet as eth1. The eth1 network interface is disabled by
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• Apply your changes and perform a readiness check
Configuring the Application Server’s Network Settings
To configure your Application Server’s network settings
1 Configure a client PC or laptop to access the application server in its default
configuration (see Configuring TCP/IP Settings on a Client PC, on page 9).
2 Using a crossover Ethernet cable, connect your client PC or laptop to the eth0 port, on
the Application Server.
3OpeniControl admin on your client PC or laptop (see Opening iControl admin, on
page 8).
4IntheiControl admin page, under System settings, click Network interfaces.
The Network interfaces page appears.
5UnderSystem, perform the following:
a Type the host name by which you would like this Application Server to be known
on your network.
b If required, add DNS servers to the list of IP addresses in the DNS Servers list.
6UnderEth0, configure Ethernet interface settings:
a Select the Activate at boot-time check box.
b Type the IP address you would like to use for this Application Server.
c Type the appropriate network mask.
d Type the desired gateway address, if required.
Note: If you do not select the Activate at boot-time check box, the eth0
interface will revert to its previous values the next time the system restarts.
Note: Typically the IP addresses for all devices on a LAN begin with the
same two data groups, and the remaining two are assigned by the system
administrator.
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Opening iControl admin
7ClickApply.
8OntheiControl admin page, click Reboot and shutdown, under Other.
The Reboot and shutdown page appears.
9ClickReboot.
The Application Server restarts with its new network settings.
10 Disconnect the client PC that was used to configure the Application Server. Remember
to restore the previous network settings on the PC.
11 Connect the Application Server to its designated network. Use a standard Ethernet
cable plugged into the Application Server’s eth0 port (see step 2 on page 7).
Opening iControl admin
To open iControl admin
1 On your client PC, open a browser window, and then type your Application Server’s
IP address, in the address bar.
The iControl Startup page appears.
Note: Ask your system administrator for the IP address of the network
gateway that this Application Server will use. If a gateway is not required,
then leave Default Gateway empty.
IMPORTANT
You may lose communication to the Application Server
If your PC is on a different subnet than the Application Server’s new address,
you will need to change the PC’s network settings to further communicate
with the Application Server after it has rebooted.
Note: If your Application Server still has its factory-default network settings,
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2ClickiControl admin.
The system prompts you for a user name and password.
3 Type the following credentials, and then click Log in.
•Username:admin
• Password: icontrol
The iControl admin page appears.
Configuring TCP/IP Settings on a Client PC
You will use a client PC to configure the new Application Server. The client PC must have
network settings that will allow it to communicate with an iControl Application Server in its
default state.
To configure the TCP/IP settings of a client PC or laptop
1 Press the Windows key on your keyboard, type “control panel” and then press Enter.
2 In the search box, type “adapter” and then, under Network and Sharing Center, click
View network connections.
Notes
• If your Web browser cannot find the Application Server, make sure the PC’s
network settings are correct (see Configuring TCP/IP Settings on a
Client PC, on page 9).
•ClicktheiControl logo—visible on all
iControl pages—to returnto the Startup
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Disabling Superfluous Lookup Services
3InNetwork Connections, right-click the network adapter you wish to configure (e.g.,
Local Area Connection, or Ethernet), and then click Properties. If the system prompts you
for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide
confirmation.
The Properties window for the selected network adapter opens.
4OntheNetworking tab, under This connection uses the following items, click
Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), and then click Properties.
The Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window opens.
5TakenoteofthePC’s current settings.
6OntheGeneral tab, click Use the following IP address.
The default IP address of a new Application Server is 10.0.3.6.
7 Type an IP address in the same range (e.g., 10.0.3.10), in the IP address box.
The default subnet mask of a new Application Server is 255.255.0.0.
8Type255.255.0.0, in the Subnet mask box.
9ClickOK.
10 In Local Area Connection Properties, click Close.
Step 4: Optional Networking Setup
Once the Application Server is plugged into and available on your network, you may need
to configure additional settings to permit it to operate in that environment.
• Disable superfluous Lookup Services (see Disabling Superfluous Lookup Services,
below).
• Configure alarm discovery locations (see Specifying Service and Alarm Discovery
Locations, on page 12).
• Activate serial ports (see Configuring Serial Ports, on page 13).
• Activate the iControl Services Gateway (see Activating the iControl Services Gateway,
on page 15).
• Configure date and time settings (see Configuring an Application Server’s Date and
Time, on page 17).
• Add mappings to client workstations’ hosts files (see Configuring Client Workstations
for Better Streaming Performance, on page 18.
Disabling Superfluous Lookup Services
iControl uses a lookup service for discovery over a network. By default, each iControl
Application Server runs a lookup service that registers and makes available information
Notes
• The factory-default IP address and subnet mask settings for an Application
Server appear on a sticker, on the top cover of the chassis.
• Remember to return the PC to its original network settings once you have
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about the devices on its network. It also registers with all lookup services that are running
on other Application Servers on the same subnet.
If you have multiple Applications Servers and/or multiple subnets in your iControl network,
you should disable superfluous lookup services.
To turn an Application Server’s lookup service off
1OpentheiControl admin page (see Opening iControl admin, on page 8).
2 In iControl admin, under iControl services, click Services management.
The Services management page appears.
3ClickConfigure RMID, near the bottom of the page.
The RMID configuration page appears.
IMPORTANT
The lookup service should only be activated on a maximum of two
Application Servers per subnet.

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Specifying Service and Alarm Discovery Locations
4ClickDo not start Lookup Service with RMID, if you do not want this Application
Server to run the Lookup Service.
5ClickAccept.
Specifying Service and Alarm Discovery Locations
To operate iC Web on client PCs on a subnet other than the one used by the iControl
Application Server, you must add the IP address of an Application Server running a lookup
service.
To add a lookup location for service and alarm discovery
1OpentheiControl admin page (see Opening iControl admin, on page 8).
2 In iControl admin, under iControl services, click Lookup locations.
The Lookup location page appears.
3UnderService and alarm discovery, type the IP address and (optionally) the name of
an Application Server that is running a lookup service.

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4ClickAdd lookup.
The new lookup location appears in the Service and alarm discovery table.
Configuring Serial Ports
The iControl Application Server communicates with devices in your network over both
serial and TCP/IP connections. Once these connections are made physically (using the
appropriate cabling), the corresponding ports must be configured.
In its standard configuration, the iControl Application Server has two built-in RS-232 ports
(one internal, one external). An 8-port expansion card with breakout box optionally can be
purchased to accommodate eight RS-422 serial ports.
The built-in RS-232 serial ports are designated as follows:
The RS-422 serial ports on the optional RocketPort 8-port serial breakout box are
designated as follows:
To configure serial ports for an Application Server
1OpentheiControl admin page (see Opening iControl admin, on page 8).
2 In iControl admin, under iControl services, click Services management.
The Services management page appears.
Port designation Connector location
S0 COM 1 rear panel
S1 COM 2 internal
Port Designation
TTY COM
R0 3
R1 4
R2 5
R3 6
R4 7
R5 8
R6 9
R7 10
Note: The numbers stamped onto the breakout box case (if any) do not
correspond to the port number.
ttyR4 (COM 7)
ttyR5 (COM 8)
ttyR6 (COM 9)
ttyR7 (COM 10)
ttyR0 (COM 3)
ttyR1 (COM 4)
ttyR2 (COM 5)
ttyR3 (COM 6)

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Configuring Serial Ports
3ClickConfigure Ports, near the bottom of the page.
The Serial ports configuration page appears, showing all available ports and their
current assignments.
4 For each port you wish to activate, select the appropriate assignment, from the
corresponding list.
Port assignment Description
None Configures the port to communicate with standard RS-422 devices
(e.g., routers)
Imaging Connection
Manager
Configures the port to communicate with Grass Valley’s
Symphonie or Quartet frames and their Imaging series cards
VTR Controller Configures the port to communicate with a VTR
Tandberg Alteia Configures the port to communicate with a device using the Alteia
Remote Control Protocol
Note: It is good practice to activate only the required ports. Otherwise, the
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5 Once you have made all required port assignments, click Accept.
The Services management page reappears, with a new row for each of the newly
assigned ports.
6 For each of the services corresponding to the newly assigned serial ports:
aIntheAutoStart column, select the Auto check box.
This will cause the services to start automatically, whenever the Application Server
restarts.
bIntheStart/Stop/Restart column, click Start.
7ClickApply.
The page reloads with the ports you have activated showing a green background.
8ClickiControl Stop, then iControl Start, to activate new serial port services (Auto must
be selected).
Activating the iControl Services Gateway
The iControl Services Gateway is software that enables external devices to access resources
(via XML) on an iControl network. If any of the following situations apply, you should
activate the iControl Services Gateway on your Application Server:
• You wish to use an RCP-100 or RCP-200 remote control unit, as a client to the
Application Server.
Notes
• Assigning multiple ports to an Imaging Connection Manager or
VTR Connection service creates a new row for each port, identified by the
port number.
• Assigning multiple ports to the Tandberg Alteia service does not create
more than one row.
• A green background indicates services that are running. Blue indicates
services that are stopped.
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Activating the iControl Services Gateway
• You wish to use the Line Selection function of the Line Scope option for the VCP and
SCP series of video probes, in iC Web.
• You wish to display decoded VBI or CC, from VCP or SCP probes, in iC Web.
• You wish to use third-party applications, to control Densité or Imaging cards via
iControl.
To activate the iControl Services Gateway
1OpentheiControl admin page (see Opening iControl admin, on page 8).
2 In iControl admin, under iControl services, click Services management.
The Services management page appears.
3LocatetheiControl Services Gateway row in the list of services.
4IntheAutoStart column, select the Auto check box.
This is to ensure that the iControl Services Gateway will restart automatically if the
Application Server is rebooted.
5IntheStart/Stop/Restart column, click the left-most button (corresponding to Start).
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After a few seconds, the Web page will reload, and the iControl Services Gateway row
will be green (indicating that the service is active).
Configuring an Application Server’s Date and Time
By default, the Application Server’s date and time are based on the time set in the operating
system. You may choose to peg the server’s time to the time of another server. The other
server must either be running an NTP (Network Time Protocol) server, or have the time
protocol enabled in its inetd super-server daemon.
To synchronize an Application Server’s system time to that of another server
1OpentheiControl admin page (see Opening iControl admin, on page 8).
2 In iControl admin, under System settings, click Date and time.
The Date and Time page appears.
3IntheTime zone area, select the desired time zone from the list, and then click Save.
4IntheTime settings area:
If you wish to synchronize your Application Server’s time to a remote NTP server:
aIntheTime settings area, enable NTP synchronization.
Three NTP server IP address fields appear.
b Type appropriate IP addresses, in the NTP server IP address fields, and then click
Apply.
If you do NOT want to synchronize to a remote NTP server:
aIntheTime settings area, disable NTP synchronization.
b Configure the desired date and time for this Application Server, and then click
Apply.
Notes
• For your system to use NTP for synchronization you must have the
ntpdate NTP client program installed.
• Before beginning this procedure, make sure the remote Application Server
whose time you would like to synchronize to, is online and functioning.

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Configuring Client Workstations for Better Streaming Performance
Configuring Client Workstations for Better Streaming Performance
Any Windows 10, Windows 8, or Windows 7 workstation with access to an Application
Server can be used to operate iControl, without the need for special client-side software.
Application Servers use the Darwin Streaming Server to stream video thumbnails from
some network devices to iControl applets running on client PCs. For example, when you
open a video card’s control panel from iC Navigator, the control panel displays a thumbnail
representation of the current video signal. For such streaming to work properly, a client PC
must be able to resolve the host name (and reverse resolve the IP address) of the
Application Server from which the applet was launched. For better streaming performance,
you should make sure that every client PC has all available Application Servers and
Allégro-1 systems listed in its hosts file.
To add mappings to a client workstation’s hosts file
1OntheclientPC, open the hosts file (no extension) in a text editor.
In Windows, the hosts file is located in C:\WINDOWS\System32\drivers\etc.
2 For each Application Server and Allégro-1 that the PC will be accessing, add a line of
the form:
AAA.BB.CC.DD HostName.yourDomain.com
where AAA.BBB.CC.DD is the IP address of the Application Server or Allégro-1.
3 Save, and close the hosts file.
Step 5: Documentation
Grass Valley makes its iControl documentation suite available to clients in two different
formats—PDF and online help (HTML)—, depending on the document in question. All
documents are available locally, on the iControl Application Server. You can also obtain the
latest version of the documentation from the Documentation Library section of Grass
Valley’s website.
A subset of the documentation suite is available in HTML format:
•iControlUserGuide
• iRouter User Guide
•iControlSoloUserGuide
Since all online help is sourced directly from the Grass Valley website, it always displays the
latest information. The HTML links visible on the iControl Documentation page and the
Help (or ?) buttons/menus available from the iControl Navigator, iControl Router Control,
and iControl Solo client applications all link to online help on the website. When clicking
these links, you will need to log in to the website only once every 24-hour period using your
Grass Valley Support account profile.
To access documentation from iControl’s Startup page
•ClickRelease Notes if you wish to read the Release Notes.
The Release Notes page appears.
•ClickDocumentation if you wish to access any other iControl documentation.
The Documentation page appears.
• Click any of the links (circled, here, in yellow) to open a PDF version of a document.