GRASS VALLEY MAESTRO 1.4 RELEASE NOTES Instruction Manual

Maestro
MULTI-FORMAT MASTER CONTROL
Release Notes
SOFTWARE VERSION 1.400
071850604
October 24, 2007

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Version 1.400
October 24, 2007
Maestro Release Notes
Contents
Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Applicability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Interoperability Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Upgrade Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Features Added . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Caveats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Materials Supplied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Additional Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
DVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
General Purpose “Transition” Input/Output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Software Upgrade Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Purpose
This document provides software installation instructions for the 1.400
software release of the Maestro Master Control System. This release pro-
vides additional functions and corrects certain software problems associ-
ated with the previous release. However, some functions are not yet
available, as noted in the Release Notes Addendum, part no. 071850704.
The Release Notes Addendum also provides a list of software corrections
included with this release.
Applicability
All Maestro systems.

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Version 1.400
Interoperability Requirements
• Encore version 1.7 or newer, or
• Jupiter version 4.2 or newer, or
• Jupiter version 7.4.1c or newer (for LAN connection).
Upgrade Requirements
• The software installation procedure must be followed as described.
This includes uninstalling the previous version of software before
installing v1.4 software (as described on page 19).
• Some systems may require special Telnet procedures to complete the
update. Because of this possibility, installers should obtain a copy of
Field Modification Note 075079500, Maestro Processor Backup Battery, CP
Server, and CP FPGA Telnet Upgrade before proceeding.
Features Added
1. DVE is now supported. For more information, please see page 8.
2. GPI trigger input (“Action: Transition”) and GPO trigger output
(“Action: Transition in Progress”) for use with external devices is now
available. See page 10.
3. In previous software versions, there was a potential for conflict if both
an automation system and an Emergency Alert System wanted to
control the same resources. To avoid this problem, Maestro v1.400
restricts certain automation operations for any keyer(s)/audio over(s)
specified in the Background Buttons table as having a fixed assignment.
For more information, refer to the Maestro Automation Interface Protocol
Technical Reference Manual, part no. 071847204, September 21, 2007.
4. The automation keyer command
MAESTRO_KEYER_SOURCE_REQUEST
...now has an option to remove assignments (similar to MAESTRO_
AUDIO_MIXER_SOURCE_REQUEST). (Reference: CR 76352)
5. The Deployment Control Center now provides feedback to the user that
the system is creating a tar file drop down list. (Ref: CR 82213)

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Caveats
6. It is now possible to use Telnet and the VxWorks command
“ixGetBatteryStatus” to check the status of the NVRAM backup battery
on the Maestro rear panel. For more information, refer to Field
Modification Note 075079500, Maestro Processor Backup Battery, CP
Server, and CP FPGA Telnet Upgrade.
Caveats
1. The "Panel Server IP” address and the “Local IP” address for the
Maestro GUI must now use control LAN addresses only. In previous
releases, the GUI application would connect and run over the facility
LAN; this is no longer possible with version 1.400. To ensure that the
GUI application is set for the correct addresses, an address check step
has been added at the end of the software installation procedure
(page 27).
2. Network issues are presently the most common cause of problems in
the field. Network installation and configuration must follow Grass
Valley recommendations. Ref: CR 79518.
3. All Maestro processors connected to the same Maestro deployment PC
and comprising a single system (all processors interconnected via the
same facility and control LANs) must have the same software version
and configuration deployed to them. Having disparate software
versions/configurations deployed within a single system is not
supported and may result in communication/configuration
incompatibilities and system failure.

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Version 1.400
Materials Supplied
Table 1. MAE-HD-SW Bill of Materials
MAE-HD-SW Maestro Software Upgrade
Quantity Description Part number
1CDROM, Maestro HD Software Program,
v1.400 (1.400.2537.887)
063825804
1 Release Notes, Maestro v1.400 071850604
1 Release Notes Addendum, Maestro v1.400 071850704
1 Maestro Documentation CD 071851704
Table 2. MAE-SD-SW Bill of Materials
MAE-SD-SW Maestro Software Upgrade
Quantity Description Part number
1CDROM, Maestro SD Software Program,
v1.3 (1.400.2537.887) 063825904
1 Release Notes, Maestro v1.400 071850604
1 Release Notes Addendum, Maestro v1.400 071850704
1 Maestro Documentation CD 071851704

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Additional Documentation
Additional Documentation
Release Notes/Addendums
Maestro v1.400 Release Notes Addendum 071850704*
Maestro v1.3 Release Notes 071850603 and Release Notes Addendum
071850703*
Maestro v1.2 Release Notes 071850602 and Release Notes Addendum
071850702*
Maestro v1.1 Release Notes 071850601 and Release Notes Addendum
071850701*
Field Modification Notes
Field Modification Note 075078901, DVE Option*
Field Modification Note 075079500, Maestro Processor Backup Battery, CP
Server, and CP FPGA Telnet Upgrade*
Manuals
Maestro Installation Planning Guide, v1.2, 071838401*
Maestro Installation and Service Manual, v1.2, 071842301*
Maestro User Manual, v1.2, 071848201*
Note The above manuals are presently being revised to include v1.3 and v1.4
enhancements.
Maestro Automation Interface Protocol Technical Reference Manual, v1.4,
071847204*
Concerto Multi-format Router Instruction Manual, 071813806†
Encore Installation and Service Manual, 071810304†
Jupiter CM-4000 Installation and Operating Manual, 071826104†
Jupiter VM-3000 Installation and Operating Manual, 071830503†
Sonata Series Planning and Installation Manual, 071860901
Engineering Change Orders
ECO 730P, Maestro v1.4 HD/SD software
*A copy of this publication is provided on the documentation CD supplied with this release.
†A copy of this publication is provided on the Router Products documentation CD supplied with
this release.

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Version 1.400
DVE
The DVE option allows one background bus (audio and video) and its
selected upstream keys to be in a squeeze window with another back-
ground bus and its selected upstream keys serving as the background. The
AUX bus is fully utilized with this release.
A DVE effect is entered by selecting the desired effect and pressing Take.
While the DVE effect is active, a variety of audio/video transitions may be
performed (also by pressing Take). A DVE effect is exited by selecting one
of the available exit modes and pressing Take.
When a DVE effect is active, the content of the squeeze window is the PGM
bus. The content of the background is the AUX bus.
An example is shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1. Example of a Maestro DVE Effect
Transition type (cut, fade, or wipe) and transition speed are selected using
the control panel.
The DVE hardware consists of a mezzannine board that mounts on the
main processor board (see Figure 2), and, in some cases, an AES-to-MADI
converter.

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DVE
Figure 2. Top View of Processor Showing DVE Mezzannine Board
The DVE option requires three background video sources (BGA, BGB, and
BGC).
The DVE option also requires three background audio sources:
• If the Maestro will use embedded audio, no additional hardware is
required for DVE operation.
• If the system includes a Grass Valley Apex audio router, no additional
hardware is required for DVE operation since Apex includes AES-
MADI conversion as a standard feature.
• If the Maestro will use AES audio inputs, then an optional 1 RU AES to
MADI Converter unit must be used to provide the third background
audio source. The planner should specifiy “SON-AU2MADI” (Sonata
AES 75 ohm unbalanced to MADI) or “SON-AB2MADI” (Sonata AES
110 ohm balanced to MADI) units. When these Sonata converters are
installed, the corresponding AES inputs on the Maestro rear panel are
not used.
For DVE installation and operating instructions, please refer to Field Mod-
ification Note 075078902, DVE Option.
For Sonata installation instructions, please refer to publication 071860901,
Sonata Series Planning and Installation Manual.
Screws
Screws

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Version 1.400
General Purpose “Transition” Input/Output
With this release, the GPIO connector on the Maestro rear panel can be used
to receive an “Action: Transition” signal from a controlling external device
(Figure 3), or to transmit an “Action: Transition in Progress” signal to a con-
trolled external device (Figure 4).
Maestro Controlled by External Device
Figure 3. GPI Connections to External Controlling Device
TTL
Trigger
Port
Maestro
GPI Port/Photocoupler
See Notes
1A
1B
Note 1
Connections between Maestro
GPIO Connector and controlling
external device are bipolar.
Note 2
Maximum current through Maestro photocoupler = 4.25 mA
"High" range for photocoupler = 3-10 V
"Transition" signal
Controlling external device

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General Purpose “Transition” Input/Output
Maestro Controlling External Device
When used to control an external device, all present Maestro systems
require installation of a leakage-current swamping resistor in the GPO cir-
cuit. This resistor is used to prevent leakage current from reaching the
external device when the Maestro GPO relay is open. The resistor is always
placed accross the input relay of the external device.
Figure 4 and Figure 5 show examples of connections to controlled external
devices containing a small mechanical or solid-state relay, along with a sug-
gested location and value for the swamping resistor. A supply voltage
greater than +5 V can be used (up to + 10 V), but in that case the power
rating of the resistor would need to be increased accordingly.
Figure 4. GPO Connections to External Controlled Device (Example1)
Figure 5. GPO Connections to External Controlled Device (Example 2)
Maestro
GPO Port/Relay
See Notes
1A
1B
Note 1
Connections between Maestro
GPIO Connector and controlled
external device are bipolar.
Note 2
Maximum current through Maestro relay = 250 mA
Maximum voltage for relay = 10 V
"Transition in Progress" signal
Controlled external device
+5 V
220 ohm
1/8 W
resistor
Maestro
GPO Port/Relay
See Notes
1A
1B
Note 1
Connections between Maestro
GPIO Connector and controlled
external device are bipolar.
Note 2
Maximum current through Maestro relay = 250 mA
Maximum voltage for relay = 10 V
"Transition in Progress" signal
Controlled external device
+5 V
220 ohm
1/8 W
resistor

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Version 1.400
It is also possible for one Maestro to control another. See Figure 6.
Figure 6. Maestro-to-Maestro GPIO Connections
The controlling Maestro would be configured to send a“Transition in
Progress” signal (i.e., by closing a GPO port relay) to indicate that the
Maestro has initiated a Take.
The controlled Maestro would be configured to accept a “Transition” signal
and respond by executing a Take command.
For pinouts of the GPIO connector, refer to the “GPIO” columns in Table 3.
For a representative schematic of the GPIO port, refer to Figure 7.
Controlling Maestro
GPO Port/Relay
See Notes
1A
1B
Note 1
Connections between Maestro
GPIO Connector and controlled
external device are bipolar.
Note 2
Maximum current through Maestro relay = 250 mA
Maximum voltage for relay = 10 V
"Transition in Progress" signal
Controlled Maestro
GPI Port/Photocoupler
See Notes
1A
1B
Note 3
Maximum current through Maestro photocoupler = 4.25 mA
"High" range for photocoupler = 3-10 V
"Transition" signal
220 ohm
1/8 W
resistor
+
-5 V
External
power

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General Purpose “Transition” Input/Output
Table 3. Maestro Rear Panel, GPIO 44-pin ConnectorPinouts
Figure 7. GPIO Port Circuitry
Shielded 44-Pin D;
socket contacts Pin GPIO Pin GPIO
1 1A 23 10A
2 1B 24 10B
3 2A 25 GND
4 2B 26 11A
5 GND 27 11B
6 3A 28 12A
7 3B 29 12B
8 4A 30 GND
9 4B 31 13A
10 GND 32 13B
11 5A 33 14A
12 5B 34 14B
13 6A 35 GND
14 6B 36 15A
15 GND 37 15B
16 7A 38 16A
17 7B 39 16B
18 8A 40 GND
19 8B 41 NC
20 GND 42 NC
21 9A 43 LTC RX IN+
22 9B 44 LTC RX IN–
D-44 Female
Pin 1
Pin 15
Pin 29
Pin 44
Pin 16
Pin 30
V CC
From
Maestro
logic GPIO
rear panel
connector
To
Maestro
logic
V OUT
ON = 3-10 V, 4.25 mA max.
Input photocoupler
NEC PS2705-1
Maximum current through relay = 250 mA
Maximum voltage for relay = 10 V
Output relay
International Rectifier PVG613
2.2 K, 0.1 W
B
A
10K
Note: To prevent a ground loop, use pins
"A" and "B" only when connecting Maestro
to an external device. Do not connect a third
conductor as a common ground path (e.g.,
do not connect the connector shields).

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Maestro Configuration
The GPIO Definition table is used to configure the GPIO ports on the rear
panel of the Maestro. The table is located in the Input/Output Sets group
of the Maestro Configurator (“4th Step”). When the GPIO Definition table
is first opened, the editor will open a set panel. Create a name for the GPIO
table, select an Input Set, then select “New.” (The table is assigned to a
Maestro channel using the Channel Setup table.)
External Device Control of Maestro (Action: Transition)
In this application, an external device can send a Transition (Take)
command to the Maestro. See Figure 8.
Figure 8. GPIO Definition table for “Transition” Trigger to Maestro
Device Type
For this application, select “MaestroGPI.”
Identifier
The numbers in this column refer to the 16 ports on the GPIO connector.
Any port from 1 to 16 can be selected in any order.
Sub System
Select “Action.”
Purpose
“Transition” is the only choice when “MaestroGPI is the device type.
Trigger Type
Trigger Type can be “Level” or “Pulse.” If Pulse, the input pulse duration
must be one field or more.

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General Purpose “Transition” Input/Output
Trigger Duration
This column is not used in this application.
Trigger Sense
Select “High” if the external device is normally low and will send between
3 and 10 V to assert “Transition.” Select “Low” if the external device is nor-
mally high and will present zero V to assert “Transition.”
When finished configuring the table, select “Apply” or “OK.” The Name of
the GPIO Definition set will now appear in the set panel. The set is assigned
to the appropriate Maestro channel (Processor) using the Channel Setup
table.
Maestro Control of External Device (Action: Transition in Progress)
In this application, Maestro can send a Transition in Progress signal to an
external device. See Figure 9.
Figure 9. GPIO Definition table for “Transition” Trigger to Maestro
Device Type
For this application, select “MaestroGPO.”
Identifier
The numbers in this column refer to the 16 ports on the GPIO connector.
Any port from 1 to 16 can be selected in any order.
Sub System
Select “Action.”

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Purpose
“Transition in Progress” is the only choice when “MaestroGPO” is the
device type.
Trigger Type
“Level” is the only choice when “MaestroGPO” is the device type. When a
transition begins, the GPIO contact will go to the state selected in the
Trigger Sense column (described below).
Trigger Duration
This column is not used in this application.
Trigger Sense
Selections are:
•High-close the contact when a transition begins and open when the
transition is complete), or
•Low-open the contact when a transition begins and close when the tran-
sition is complete.
When finished configuring the table, select “Apply” or “OK.” The Name of
the GPIO Definition set will now appear in the set panel. The set is assigned
to the appropriate Maestro channel (Processor) using the Channel Setup
table.

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Software Upgrade Procedure
Software Upgrade Procedure
CAUTION Portions of this procedure will interrupt video and audio signals passing
through the system. Users of this equipment should consult with Grass
Valley Technical Support personnel before proceeding.
Maestro Deployment PC
Note In some installations, the “deployment PC” will be the same as the GUI PC.
Requirements
• A period of time where the Maestro system can be taken off-line (exter-
nally bypassed).
• Windows XP Service Pack 2.
• In order to upgrade the Maestro software, the Maestro configuration
computer will need access to the installation CD or downloaded instal-
lation files.
• The configuration from the existing operational Maestro system will be
used to complete the Maestro upgrade.
Checking the Boot ROM Versions
Version 1.4 requires the Processor and hardware control panel boot ROMs
to be current. (Older versions of the boot ROMs will operate under v1.4 but
this would require the deployment PC and system software to be active at
all times.)
1. In the Maestro Deployment Control Center window, select the
Processor with the boot ROM you wish to check. The row for the
selected Processor will have a dark background.
2. Select the Telnet button.
Note Only one Telnet session to a Processsor can be open at a time.
3. In the Telnet window, type:

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d 0x50004710 [Enter]
If the Boot ROM is current, the first two rows of the display will indicate
a date of December 14, 2006:
50004710: 576f 726b 7335 2e35 2e31 0044 6563 2031 *Works5.5.1.Dec 1*
50004720: 3420 3230 3036 2c20 3037 3a32 383a 3037 *4 2006, 07:28:07*
• If the Boot ROM version checks OK, go to Step 4 below.
• If you see an older date, or no date at all, the Boot ROM should be
updated. Contact Grass Valley Technical Support for update
instructions.
4. If there is another Processor (channel) in the system, repeat Step 1
above and following. If not, go to Step 5.
5. In the Maestro Deployment Control Center window, select the control
panel with the boot ROM you wish to check.
For a hardware control panel, this will actually be a CP Panel Server
board. For a GUI control panel, this will actually be a PCI Panel Server
board.
6. Select the Telnet button.
Note Only one Telnet session to a Panel Server can be open at a time.
7. In the Telnet window, type:
d 0x50004710 [Enter]
If the Boot ROM is current, the first two rows of the display will indicate
a date of December 14, 2006:
50004710: 576f 726b 7335 2e35 2e31 0044 6563 2031 *Works5.5.1.Dec 1*
50004720: 3420 3230 3036 2c20 3037 3a32 383a 3037 *4 2006, 07:28:07*
• If the Boot ROM version checks OK, go to Step 8 below.
• If you see an older date, or no date at all, the Boot ROM should be
updated. Contact Technical Support for update instructions.
8. If there is another control panel in the system, repeat Step 5 above and
following. If all boot ROMs check OK, go to Installing the Maestro
Software Package below.

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Software Upgrade Procedure
Installing the Maestro Software Package
Perform this procedure only after checking the Boot ROM versions.
Note It is recommended that all default values be used during the installation.
1. Make a copy of the current configuration set:
a. Launch the Maestro Configuration Editor by going to “Start > All
Programs > Thomson > Maestro Configuration Editor.”
b. Use “File > Open” to open the current configuration set.
c. Use “File > Save As” to create a copy of the set.
As a suggestion, add “v13” to the name.
d. Use “File > Save As” again to create another copy of the set.
As a suggestion, add “v1400” to the name.
e. Close all Maestro applications.
2. The previous version of Maestro must be uninstalled:
CAUTION If you are uninstalling v1.3 software, you must use the Administrator account
(login). If you are uninstalling v1.2 or prior software, you must use the
account (login) used when that software was installed.
a. Using the Windows Control Panel, select Add or Remove
Programs.
b. Remove the Maestro Software Package.
This will not remove user data.
c. Close the Windows Control Panel.
3. Insert the new Maestro software CD.
A popup will appear that asks if the install should continue. Click on
Next. Go to Step 4.
If the installation does not automatically start, the process will have to
be started manually:
a. Select Start > Run.
A window similar to that shown in Figure 10 should appear.

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Figure 10. Run Dialog Box
b. Enter “D:\setup.exe” where D: is the CD Drive.
c. Click the OK button.
A popup will appear that asks if the install should continue; select Next.
Go to Step 4.
4. A popup will indicate the default destination folder. Select Next.
5. For Setup Type, select Complete.
6. When the “Ready to Install” menu appears, select Install.
The window shown in Figure 11 will appear.