Leitch Opus Master Control User manual

Product Guide
OPUS-BROCHURE
Edition B
Opus Master Control
Switcher

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About this Manual
Purpose This guide provides an overview of the features,
operational procedures, and specifications of the Opus
Master Control Switcher. It is intended to help anyone
responsible for system design customization. The
complete Opus manual is supplied with the product.
Writing Conventions
To enhance your understanding, the authors of this
manual have adhered to the following text conventions:
Bold Indicates field names, pushbutton
names, keys, labels and menu options
or selections
Italics Indicates keywords (indexed), first
instances of new terms and or
specialized words that needs emphasis
Courier Indicates computer or system
information as displayed on a screen.
hyperlink Indicates a jump to another location in
the document or elsewhere (such as a
website)

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Contents
Chapter 1: Installation....................................... 1
General Installation ......................................................1
Control Panel................................................................4
Layout ....................................................................4
Power Supplies.......................................................5
Timecode................................................................5
Frame Design and Installation .....................................6
Modules..................................................................8
Rear Connections...................................................9
Serial Ports .............................................................9
Alarm Ports ..........................................................10
X-Y Ports..............................................................11
External Interface using X-Y Ports......................12
Audio Connections..............................................13
Audio Monitoring................................................15
AES Audio 75 W Adapter....................................16
Embedded Audio.................................................18
Video Output .......................................................19
GPI/GPO Connections ........................................20
Audio Configuration ..................................................22
Frame and Control Panel Interconnections ..............23
Chapter 2: Operation .......................................25
Overview .....................................................................25
Preview, Program, and Preset ....................................26
Transition ...................................................................26
Transition Control...............................................27
Next Transition....................................................29
Transition Functions ...........................................30

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Breakaway ...................................................................31
Source Breakaway ................................................32
Transition Type Breakaway.................................32
Transition Take Breakaway .................................33
Keyer Control .............................................................34
Keyer Setup ..........................................................34
Keyer Selection and Attributes ............................35
Alphanumeric Displays/Potentiometer
Functions.......................................................36
Audio Control.............................................................39
Audio Over Setup ................................................39
Audio Channels and Configuration ....................40
Audio Control Operation ....................................41
Assignment & Setup ...................................................44
Clock and Timer .........................................................47
Clock and Timer Setup ........................................47
Machine Control.........................................................50
Monitor Control .........................................................51
Non-Sync Operation ..................................................52
System Timing ............................................................52
Password Protection...................................................52
Chapter 3: Configuration................................ 53
Primary Input .............................................................53
Network ......................................................................53
Keyer ...........................................................................53
Audio Over .................................................................54
Audio I/O....................................................................54
Transition....................................................................54
Breakaway ...................................................................54
Pre-Roll .......................................................................54
GPI ..............................................................................54
GPO.............................................................................55
Genlock.......................................................................55
Misc.............................................................................55
Embedded...................................................................55
Time Display...............................................................55
Effects..........................................................................55
Master Assign..............................................................55

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Chapter 4: Technical Specifications................57
SDTV....................................................................57
HDTV...................................................................57
Video Connections ..............................................57
GPI .......................................................................58
Audio....................................................................59
Audio Connections..............................................60
External References..............................................60
Control Panel Interfaces ......................................61
Power Consumption............................................61
Physical.................................................................62
Chapter 5: Diagrams and Illustrations ............63
Opus Master Control Panel (Front)...........................64
Opus Master Control Panel (Rear) ............................65
Opus Frame Rear Connections ..................................66
Single Frame & Panel Interconnections.....................67
Connecting Multiple Frames & Panels Using a Hub.68
Frame Module Locations and Functions ...................69
LED Status on Power Up............................................70
Video Functional Diagram (Overall).........................71
Module Interconnections...........................................72
Video Functional Diagram (Representative).............73
Audio Functional Diagram (Representative) ............74
MCS-MK I/O Submodule Locations (Top)...............75
MCS-MK I/O Submodule Locations (Bottom).........76
MCS-MK Signal Flow.................................................77
MCS-MK Block Diagram (Representative)...............78
MCS-FX-S (-2) Submodule Locations (Top) ............79
MCS-FX-S (-2) Block Diagram (Representative)......80
MCS-GP-E I/O Submodule Locations (Top) ............81
MCS-GP-E I/O Submodule Locations (Bottom) ......82
Embedded Audio Block Diagram ..............................83
MCS-HD16-AES Block Diagram (Representative)...84
Chapter 6: Ordering Information ....................85
Opus Systems..............................................................85
Opus Line Items..........................................................85
Opus Optional Items ..................................................85
Opus Field Options / Spares.......................................87

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Opus Product Guide 1
Chapter 1
Installation
General Installation
The basic Opus master control switcher consists of a frame
and a control panel. A general installation overview is
shown below:
1. Mount the Opus processor unit (frame) in an enclosure
that provides power and cooling facilities. The frame is
designed for mounting in a standard equipment rack
(width 19 in., depth 24-30 in.). Rear support is recom-
mended if Opus is subject to vibration and stress.
When installed with a Leitch routing switcher, it is rec-
ommended that the user mount the processing unit
nearby because of the cables interconnecting the two
units.
2. Install the Opus control console in a desk or table top at
the actual operational location. It is recommended that
the console be angled toward the operator to provide
better readability of the displays and front panel mark-
ings (see Figure 1-1).

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3. Connect the control panel Ethernet port (ENET2) to
the Ethernet port (ENET2) on the frame’s rear panel.
This connection can be made via a hub using a straight
through Ethernet cable or directly using a crossed Ether-
net cable.
Figure 1-1. Console Cutout Dimensions
Caution
The console should not be mounted in such a way as to block the
ventilation holes on the chassis.
4. Connect the sync input connector on the frame to a
valid reference signal using the reference input.
5. Connect the AC power input receptacles on the frame
and control panel to the power source. Normal installa-
tion precautions should be adopted.
6. Connect an AES audio reference to either the balanced
or BNC input on the frame.
7. Video and audio connections:

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Inputs: On the frame connect sources to inputs 1
through 16 (video & audio), to the key and fill inputs
(video only), and to the audio over inputs (audio only).
Outputs: Connect one of the outputs of the Opus
master control to your transmitter path, the other may
be used as an on-air monitor. In order to use the
Program Special feature the connection must be made
to a Program Special output.
Figure 1-2 and Figure 1-3 show the layout measurements of
the Opus control panel.
Figure 1-2. Opus Control Panel Overall
Dimensions (top)
Figure 1-3. Opus Control Panel Overall Size

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Control Panel
The Opus Master Control Switcher control panel is made
up of source selections, transition control, and monitoring
functions.
Layout
Figure 1-4. Opus Control Panel (front)
Figure 1-5. Opus Control Panel (rear)

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Power Supplies The Opus control panel is fitted with two power supplies.
The redundancy system is designed so that one power sup-
ply is active at any given time. Upon failure of one power
supply, the change over is instantaneous. The first supply to
be powered up will become active.
Figure 1-6. Opus Control Panel Power Supply
Timecode The control panel will accept an input of linear time (LTC).
An internal dip switch allows selection of SMPTE or EBU
timecode. The timecode input is used to drive the panel
clock function. The clock function will be internally driven
if the timecode is not present (the clock function defaults to
internal operation). The time code output allows an exter-
nal device to show the timer display. The timecode input
should be unity speed forward direction linear timecode.

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Figure 1-7. Timecode Connections
Frame Design and Installation
Frame Design Opus frames are designed for forced horizontal air flow
cooling. The frame must be mounted in such a way as to
create unrestricted air movement and no frame or wiring
should be placed where it restricts air flow to the exhaust
section. For maximum efficiency and reliability, Opus
should be operated only in ambient temperatures of 20°C to
35°C ( 68°F to 95°F).
Figure 1-8. Opus Air Flow

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Frame Installation
Figure 1-9. Frame Installation

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Modules
Note: All standard
modules (and any optional
modules ordered) are fully
installed when the unit is
shipped to the customer.
The Opus frame is fitted with 3 power supply modules for
redundancy.
Table 1-1. Opus Processor Modules
Standard Definition High Definition Function
64X-S16MB 64X-HDMB Primary 16x16 router
MCS-SD16-MK
(MCS-BC-Sx2) Optional
MCS-HD16-MK
(MCS-BC-Hx2) Optional
Video Mixer/Keyer
Optional Border
64X-S16MB 64X-HDMB Secondary 16x16 Router
MCS-FX-S Optional
OR
MCS-FX-S-2
MCS-FX-H Optional
OR
MCS-FX-H-2
Video Effects
Single Channel
OR
Dual Channel
MCS-GP-E
OR
MCS-GP-E-S
MCS-GP-E
OR
MCS-GP-E-H
GPI/O
OR
GPI/O + Audio De/Embed
MCS-HD16-AES
MCS-AD-DLY (with effects)
OR
MCS-2A
MCS-HD16-AES
MCS-AS-DLY (with effects)
OR
MCS-2A
AES Audio Processor
(Audio Delay w/Effects)
OR
Analog Processor

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Rear Connections
Figure 1-10. Opus Frame Rear Connections
Serial Ports
Note: Both RS-232 and
RS-422 cables must be
shielded.
The serial ports on the frame allow external control of Opus
by computer and automation systems via serial connections
through RS-232 or RS-422 (the serial port on the control
panel is for factory test only). The ports are configured
using jumper packs on the logic module.
Please refer to Table 1-2 for RS-232 and RS-422 functions.

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Alarm Ports The 15-pin alarm port reports alarms as they occur in the
frame. The following illustration outlines the pin assign-
ments for this connector.
Figure 1-11. Alarm Port Assignments
The alarm port provides contact closure for the following
alarm conditions:
Note: In systems with
multiple power supplies, the
alarm will be asserted if any
PS (power supply) fails.
• PS Fail Alarm asserted in the event of a power
supply failure.
• Fan Fail Alarm asserted in the event of a failure
of one of the frame cooling fans.
• AUX 1 Reserved for future use.
Table 1-2. RS-232 and RS-422 Functions
Pin RS-232 Function RS-422 Function
1 Frame Ground Frame Ground
2RxD (Data received by router) Ts (Data sent by router)
3 TxD (Data sent by router) Rb (Data received by router)
4Data Terminal Ready*Rc (Receiver Common)
5 Ground Ground
6Data Set Ready (DSR)*Tc (Transmit Common)
7 Request to Send (RTS)** Tb (Data sent by router)
8Clear to Send (RTS)** Ra (Data received by router)
9 Frame Ground Frame Ground
*Pins 4 and 6 connected internally.
** Pins 7 and 8 connected internally.

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• AUX 2 Reserved for future use.
The alarm port provides both normally open and normally
closed contacts for each alarm condition. The relay is ener-
gized (closed) when the alarm is not asserted and the frame
is powered but de-energized (opened) when the alarm is
asserted or the frame power is OFF.
Note: The relay is
energized when power is
applied in order to detect a
power loss and to allow the
alarm to be asserted.
The alarm relay circuitry has been designed so that the
relays are energized when the alarm condition does not
exist. The relay will de-energize and cause the correspond-
ing alarm to be asserted if a relay fails or if the circuit con-
trolling a relay fails. All four alarm relays will become de-
energized and all four alarm conditions will be asserted if
the frame loses power.
Figure 1-12. Alarm Port
X-Y Ports The X-Y control bus is the high speed serial interface which
interconnects Leitch routers and control panels. The X-Y
control bus links multiple routers and control panels in a
bus topology. Figure 1-13 highlights the control line (the
bus) that daisy-chains each device together. The extreme
ends of the bus must be terminated.

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Figure 1-13. X-Y Control Bus Interface
The X-Y coaxial control port allows control panels and
router frames to be interconnected using standard 75 Ω
video coax cables. The ends of the X-Y bus must be termi-
nated using standard 75 Ωvideo terminators.
External Interface using X-Y Ports
Machine Control The X-Y port can be used with a Serial Protocol Translator
(SPT) for machine control. An SPT is needed for each
machine (up to a maximum of 16).
External Router Control
The X-Y port can be used with any Leitch router to expand
the input source capability of Opus. The configuration is set
using RouterMAPPER (version 5.00 or higher). The Opus
control panel shows the source status of any reassigned
inputs.