Miranda NV9604 User manual

NV9604
Control Panel
User’s Guide
Miranda Technologies Inc.
3499 Douglas B. Floreani
Montreal, Quebec
Canada H4S 2C6

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NV9604 Control Panel—User’s Guide
•Revision: 1.0
•Software Version: 6.0.8
•Part Number: UG0042-00
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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.
Declaration of Conformance (CE)
All of the equipment described in this manual has been designed to conform with the required
safety and emissions standards of the European Community. Products tested and verified to meet
these standards are marked as required by law with the CE mark. (See Symbols and Their Mean-
ings on page v.)

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When shipped into member countries of the European Community, this equipment is accompanied
by authentic copies of original Declarations of Conformance on file in Miranda GVD offices in
Grass Valley, California USA.
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ufactures.
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Technical Support Contact Information
Miranda has made every effort to ensure that the equipment you receive is in perfect working order
and that the equipment fits your needs. In the event that problems arise that you cannot resolve, or
if there are any questions regarding this equipment or information about other products manufac-
tured by Miranda, please contact your local representative or contact Miranda directly through one
of the appropriate means listed here.
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Change History
The table below lists the changes to the Control Panel User’s Guide.
• User’s Guide Part # UG0042-00
• Software version: 6.0.8
Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS)
Miranda is in compliance with EU Directive RoHS 2002/95/EC governing the restricted use of cer-
tain hazardous substances and materials in products and in our manufacturing processes.
Miranda has a substantial program in place for RoHS compliance that includes significant invest-
ment in our manufacturing process, and a migration of Miranda product electronic components and
structural materials to RoHS compliance.
It is our objective at Miranda GVD to maintain compliance with all relevant environmental and
product regulatory requirements. Detailed information on specific products or on the RoHS pro-
gram at Miranda is available from Miranda Customer Support at
1-800-719-1900 (toll-free) or
1-530-265-1000 (outside the U.S.).
Rev Date ECO Description Approved By
1.0 18 Aug 10 17186 Initial release. Conforms to SE version 6.0.8 D. Cox

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Important Safeguards and Notices
This section provides important safety guidelines for operators and service personnel. Specific
warnings and cautions appear throughout the manual where they apply. Please read and follow this
important information, especially those instructions related to the risk of electric shock or injury to
persons.
Symbols and Their Meanings
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle alerts the user to the pres-
ence of dangerous voltages within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle alerts the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance/service instructions.
The Ground symbol represents a protective grounding terminal. Such a terminal must be connected
to earth ground prior to making any other connections to the equipment.
The fuse symbol indicates that the fuse referenced in the text must be replaced with one having the
ratings indicated.
The presence of this symbol in or on Miranda equipment means that it has been designed, tested
and certified as complying with applicable Underwriter’s Laboratory (USA) regulations and rec-
ommendations.
The presence of this symbol in or on Miranda equipment means that it has been designed, tested
and certified as essentially complying with all applicable European Union (CE) regulations and
recommendations.
Warning Any instructions in this manual that require opening the equipment cover or
enclosure are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of
electric shock, do not perform any service other than that contained in the operat-
ing instructions unless you are qualified to do so.

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General Warnings
A warning indicates a possible hazard to personnel which may cause injury or death. Observe the
following general warnings when using or working on this equipment:
• Heed all warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions.
• Do not use this equipment in or near water.
• This equipment is grounded through the grounding conductor of the power cord. To avoid elec-
trical shock, plug the power cord into a properly wired receptacle before connecting the equip-
ment inputs or outputs.
• Route power cords and other cables so they are not likely to be damaged.
• Disconnect power before cleaning the equipment. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners; use
only a damp cloth.
• Dangerous voltages may exist at several points in this equipment. To avoid injury, do not touch
exposed connections and components while power is on.
• Do not wear rings or wristwatches when troubleshooting high current circuits such as the power
supplies.
• To avoid fire hazard, use only the specified fuse(s) with the correct type number, voltage and
current ratings as referenced in the appropriate locations in the service instructions or on the
equipment. Always refer fuse replacements to qualified service personnel.
• To avoid explosion, do not operate this equipment in an explosive atmosphere.
• Have qualified service personnel perform safety checks after any service.
General Cautions
A caution indicates a possible hazard to equipment that could result in equipment damage. Observe
the following cautions when operating or working on this equipment:
• When installing this equipment, do not attach the power cord to building surfaces.
• To prevent damage to equipment when replacing fuses, locate and correct the problem that
caused the fuse to blow before re-applying power.
• Use only the specified replacement parts.
• Follow static precautions at all times when handling this equipment.
• This product should only be powered as described in the manual. To prevent equipment dam-
age, select the proper line voltage on the power supply(ies) as described in the installation doc-
umentation.
• To prevent damage to the equipment, read the instructions in the equipment manual for proper
input voltage range selection.
• Some products include a backup battery. There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by
a battery of an incorrect type. Dispose of batteries according to instructions.
• Products that have (1) no on/off switch and (2) use an external power supply must be installed
in proximity to a main power output that is easily accessible.

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Preface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Chapter Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
The PDF Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Terms, Conventions and Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Other Documentation and Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Chapter 2 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Panel Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Function Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Modes of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Single-Destination Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Under NV9602 Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Single-Destination Mode with Breakaway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Limited X-Y Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Under NV9602 Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Multi-Destination Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Under NV9602 Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Secondary Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Other NV9604 Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Chapter 3 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Installing Software and Documentation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Initialization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Setting the Panel ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Chapter 4 Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Adding a Panel to an NV9000 Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
NV9604 Panel Configuration Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Regions of the Configuration Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Configuration Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Commitment Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Panel Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Button Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Button Specification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Button Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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Chapter 5 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Modes of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Single-Destination Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Single-Destination Mode with Breakaway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Limited X-Y Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Multi-Destination Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Button Legends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Operating Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Source Shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Destination Shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Breakaway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Breakaway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Limited X-Y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Previous Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Salvo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Undefined. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Lock, Protect, and Release. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Takes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Case 1 —Stand-Alone Panel, Single-Destination Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Case 2 —Stand-Alone Panel, X-Y Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Case 3 —NV9602 Extension, Single-Destination Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Case 4 —NV9602 Extension, Single-Destination Mode, Breakaway . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Case 5 —NV9602 Extension, Limited X-Y Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Case 6 —NV9602 Extension, Multi-Destination Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Self-Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Chapter 6 Technical Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Power Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
NV9604 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Initial Panel State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Configuration Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
DHCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Chapter 7 Misc. Topics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

NV9604 Control Panel • User’s Guide 1
1. Preface
Chapter 1 is an introduction to the NV9604 User’s Guide. It presents the following topics:
•Chapter Structure
•The PDF Document
•Terms, Conventions and Abbreviations
Chapter Structure
The following chapters provide detailed information regarding the NV9604 Control Panel:
• Chapter 1, Preface, (this chapter) outlines ways to use this guide.
• Chapter 2, Introduction, provides a functional description of the NV9604.
• Chapter 3, Installation, provides installation, connection, and initialization instructions.
• Chapter 4, Configuration, provides configuration instructions.
This chapter is for configurers, primarily.
• Chapter 5, Operation, provides operating instructions.
This chapter is for operators, primarily.
• Chapter 6, Technical Details, provides electrical, mechanical, and environmental specifications,
product drawings, and default settings.
• Chapter 7, Misc. Topics, provides a glossary.
•Anindex is also provided for your reference.
The PDF Document
This guide is provided in PDF format, allowing you to use Acrobat’s “bookmarks” to navigate to
any desired location. You can also easily print a hardcopy. Please note:
• Use the Table of Contents or the bookmarks page to jump to any desired section.
• Many hyperlinks are provided within the chapters.
• Use the Index to jump to specific topics within a chapter. Each page number in the index is a
hyperlink.
• Use Acrobat’s ‘Go to Previous View’ and ‘Go to Next View’ buttons to retrace your complete
navigational path.

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1. Preface
Terms, Conventions and Abbreviations
• Use the ‘First Page’, ‘Previous Page’, and ‘Next Page’, and ‘Last Page’ buttons to go to the
first, previous, next, or last page within a PDF file.
• Use Acrobat’s extensive search capabilities, such as the ‘Find’ tool and ‘Search’ tool to perform
comprehensive searches as required.
Terms, Conventions and Abbreviations
The following conventions are used throughout this guide:
• The symbol Sdenotes either an example or a special message.
• Entries enclosed in single quotation marks or Capital Letters denote physical control panel but-
tons, configuration buttons, or menu items.
• Click ‘Apply’ to ...
• Press the SRC 12 button ...
The following terms and abbreviations are used throughout this guide:
• The term “control panel” refers to the NV9604 control panel and to NV96xx control panels, in
general.
• “High tally” means that a button is brightly illuminated. High-tally usually means that the but-
ton function is selected or active.
• “Low tally” means that a button is illuminated at low intensity. Most buttons assume a low tally
state until selected.
• “SE” is an abbreviation used in this document for NV9000-SE Utilities.
Other Documentation and Software
You should read and be familiar with the material presented in the following documents:
• NV9000 Quickstart Guide.
• NV9000-SE Utilities User’s Guide (or NV9000-SE Utilities help files).
• The router manuals for whatever routers you have in your system.
You should also be familiar with the NV9000-SE Utilities software and NV9000 router control sys-
tems.
Note To display the navigation buttons, right-click the Tool Bar area, and check
‘Navigation’.

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2. Introduction
Chapter 2 provides a functional description of the NV9604. It presents these topics:
•Summary
•Panel Organization
•Modes of Operation
•Other NV9604 Functions
Summary
The NV9604 is a 1RU control panel, slightly over 9″deep, overall. It has 32 backlit function but-
tons.
The NV9604 can operate either by itself as a stand-alone panel or as a extension of an NV9602
control panel. By itself, it can operate in one of two modes. As an extension to an NV9602, it can
operate in any of the 4 modes configured for that particular NV9602. See Modes of Operation, fol-
lowing.
The panel is organized as shown in figures 2-1 and 2-2:
Figure 2-1. NV9604 Front
When the panel is stand-alone, the function buttons either select sources or select destinations.
When the panel is used as an NV9602 extension, the buttons can execute a small set of additional
functions. (When the panel is used as an extension of an NV9602) physical source selection buttons
represent one of two sets of sources. Physical destination selection buttons (if present) represent
one of two sets of destinations. An operator can toggle between the two sets.
At the rear are power, serial, and network connectors:
Figure 2-2. NV9604 Rear
The ports labeled 10base2 and RS-422 are non-operational and are covered. Only the serial port
and the Ethernet port are available.
SThe AC connector has a compartment in which you can find a spare fuse.
(The Ethernet port is 10baseT. The NV9000 supports 10baseT as well as 100baseT.)
Function Buttons
Ethernet Serial port (RS-232)Power (AC)

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Panel Organization
Panel Organization
Function Buttons
The NV9604 has an array of 32 function buttons. There is a limited set of button functions when
the panel is stand-alone. When it is an NV9602 extension, the buttons’ functions are slightly differ-
ent in each of the 4 operating modes of the NV9602. (See Modes of Operation, next.)
When the panel is an NV9602 extension, source buttons represent one of two sets of sources. Des-
tination buttons (if present) represent one of two sets of destinations. The panel can be configured
with a ‘Source Shift’ button that toggles between the two source sets and a ‘Destination Shift’ but-
ton that toggles between the two Destination sets.
When the panel is stand-alone, each source button represents a single source and each destination
button represents a single destination.
Each button has three operational levels: high and low tally (green or amber), and off. Configurers
can adjust the high- and low-tally levels in increments of 10%. Buttons that are turned off are said
to be dark. (Physically, they are actually white or gray.)
SGenerally, green represents a source or a source function and amber represents a destination or
a destination function.
The function buttons each have clear plastic keycaps under which you may place plastic inserts for
button legends. It is a simple matter to change button legends.
Modes of Operation
By itself, the NV9604 operates in one of 2 modes:
•Single-Destination Mode.
•Limited X-Y Mode.
An NV9602 can operate in one of 4 modes:
•Single-Destination Mode.
•Single-Destination Mode with Breakaway.
•Limited X-Y Mode.
•Multi-Destination Mode.
As a NV9602 extension, the NV9604 can operate in any mode configured for the NV9602. The
NV9604 has limited use when the NV9602 is in multi-destination mode.
The modes (or behavioral models) are determined at configuration for both the NV9604 and the
NV9602. The operator cannot switch between different modes.
Single-Destination Mode
In single destination mode, the panel’s destination is the configured default destination and there
are no destination buttons. Takes are performed on all levels.

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Modes of Operation
When the panel is an NV9602 extension, operators can use a ‘Source Shift’ button on the NV9602
to toggle between two sets of sources.
Takes occur as soon as a source button is pressed.
Under NV9602 Control
The single destination is the one configured for the NV9602. The default destination for the
NV9604 is ignored.
Single-Destination Mode with Breakaway
This mode is an extension of single-destination mode that includes level buttons on the NV9602
panel. This mode is not available when the NV9604 is stand-alone.
Here too, the single destination is configured as the default destination for the NV9602. The default
destination for the NV9604 is ignored. There are no destination buttons.
The NV9602’s level buttons selected the levels on which the take is to occur. Takes occur on all
levels when either no levels are selected or when all levels are selected.
Operators can use a ‘Source Shift’ button to toggle between two sets of sources.
Levels selected on the NV9602 affect sources selected on either the NV9602 or NV9604.
Limited X-Y Mode
In limited X-Y mode, takes occur from a single source to a single destination. Destinations are
selectable.
Takes are all level. Pressing a source button completes the take.
When the panel is an NV9602 extension, operators can use a ‘Source Shift’ button to toggle
between two sets of sources. Similarly, operators can use a ‘Destination Shift’ button to toggle
between two sets of destinations.
Under NV9602 Control
Both sources and destinations can be selected on the NV9604. The ‘Source Shift’ button and the
‘Destination Shift’ button of the NV9602 affect source and destination selections on the NV9604.
Multi-Destination Mode
This mode is not available when the NV9604 is stand-alone. In this mode, source buttons of the
NV9602 are configured with destinations as well as sources.
Each NV9602 source button completes a route to an individual destination. If each button had a dif-
ferent destination, it would be possible to route to 38 destinations. The typical NV9602 configura-
tion would have fewer destinations.
The NV9604’s source buttons do not support multi-destination operations. The only button func-
tions available in this mode are salvo buttons.
Takes are all-level.
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Other NV9604 Functions
Under NV9602 Control
The NV9604 can be used only for salvo buttons when it is under control of a NV9602 configured in
multi-destination mode.
Secondary Modes
The NV9604 of itself has no secondary modes.
The NV9604 has a limited self-test capability, but no setup mode in which to change its panel ID.
To change the panel ID, you must use NV9000-SE Utilities. See Self-Test on page 28.
Other NV9604 Functions
The NV9604 can be configured to perform the following additional functions:
• Previous source.
• System salvos.

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3. Installation
Chapter 3 provides installation and connection instructions. It presents the following topics:
•Package Contents
•Installation
•Installing Software and Documentation
•Installation
•Testing
Package Contents
If you have ordered one or more NV9604 control panels from Miranda, inspect the shipping con-
tainer for damage. If you find any container damage, unpack and inspect the contents. If the con-
tents are damaged, notify the carrier immediately.
As you unpack the shipping container, look for the packing slip and compare it against the contents
to verify that you received everything as ordered. If anything is missing (or if you find equipment
damage unrelated to shipping), please contact technical support. Refer to Technical Support Con-
tact Information on page iii.
Depending on your order, the NV9604 items that can ship include:
• One or more NV9604 control panels.
• An AC power cord.
The package does not contain network cables, serial cables, or mounting screws.
You do not need to take any special precautions regarding ESD.
This document does not address the shipment or installation of any other equipment or software
that can be used in conjunction with the NV9604 (including the NV9000 system controller, NV915
system controller, other NV96xx control panels, EC9700 GUI, EC9710 GUI, and configuration
programs such as UniConfig or NV9000-SE Utilities).
This document does briefly address the use of NV9000-SE Utilities and the Panel IP Configuration
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Installation
Installation
Follow these steps to install a NV9604 control panel:
1 Mount, and secure, the panel in the rack.
The NV9604 is designed to mount in a 19″rack. Rack-mounting is not a requirement.
2 We assume that you have an Ethernet switch connected to the “Panel and Router Network” port
of your system controller. Connect an Ethernet cable from that switch to the RJ-45 port at the
rear of the NV9604.
3 Connect power.
Installing Software and Documentation
This document is available through the Miranda web site.
You must use NV9000-SE Utilities to configure the NV9604 control panel. Contact Miranda if you
need to obtain the latest version of this NV9000 configuration software.
You may use the Panel IP Configuration Utility if you want to your NV9604 to have a static IP
address (with respect to the NV9000) or to use DHCP. The panel, as it comes from the factory,
defaults to DHCP.
Initialization
Your NV9604 will go through a brief initialization sequence as it starts up.
If your panel has been configured and has a panel ID, it will reach its operating state in a few sec-
onds. If the panel ID is wrong, the second button in the lower row will light:
When the panel ID is correct and the panel is connected to the NV9000, the first button in the lower
row will light momentarily:
While the panel establishes communication with the NV9000, both of those buttons will light:
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Setting the Panel ID
Otherwise, the second button will remain amber, indicating a panel error. These are the potential
panel errors:
You can now prepare an NV9604 configuration in NV9000-SE Utilities and upload the configura-
tion to the NV9604. You need a panel ID to create a NV9604 configuration. When you upload the
configuration, the panel ID you entered in NV9000-SE Utilities designates the actual panel to
which the upload will occur. If no actual panel has that ID, the upload cannot occur.
Setting the Panel ID
SIt is not possible to set the panel ID of an NV9604 at the panel itself. You must use NV9000-SE
Utilities to set the panel ID.
Follow these steps to set the panel ID.
1 If you have more than one NV9604 to set up, choose one of them.
2 Apply power to the panel. Connect one panel to the appropriate panel/router network of your
NV9000 (or NV915) system.
3 In NV9000-SE Utilities, click ‘System Management’ in the navigation pane. Click the “+” sign
next to the icon for the applicable system in the ‘System management’ tree at the left. Doing
that expands the information “tree” associated with the system. Then click the
‘Control Panels ...’ entry in the tree.
Error Solution
The panel ID is incorrect Set the panel ID in NV9000-SE Utilities.
The panel is disconnected from the NV9000 Make sure that the panel is connected to an Ethernet
switch that supports 10baseT and that the Ethernet
switch is connected to the NV9000’s panel and
router net.
The panel has a panel ID already assigned to
another panel.
Set the panel ID in NV9000-SE Utilities.

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The control panels page appears:
4 Observe the ‘Panel Network Errors’ list in that window. You should see a network error mes-
sage for the NV9604 you have connected.
This example shows a panel ID of 0. Usually, NV9604 panels from the factory have an ID of 0.
5 Right-click that list entry. You will get a message allowing you to change the panel ID:
6 Click ‘Change ID’. A window appears in which you can enter a new panel ID:
7 Change the panel ID to a suitable value. Make a note of the value.
8 Now click ‘Configuration’ in the navigation pane. Under ‘Configuration’, choose ‘Control Pan-
els’.
9 Click ‘Add Control Panel’ in the ‘Control Panels’ page to create an NV9604 control panel con-
figuration. It is important to give it the panel ID you just assigned to the NV9604. You do not
have to complete the configuration at this time.
Panel Error
Message

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Testing
10 Return to the ‘System Management’ page for your system. Click ‘Write Configuration ...’ to
write the updated configuration to the NV9000. The NV9000 will now include a panel configu-
ration for, and an panel ID for, the NV9604.
If you view the system’s control panel page, the ‘Current Panel Status’ list shows the panel you
just added.
11 Repeat steps 2 through 10 for any additional NV9604s.
SYou must set the panel ID of only one NV9604 at a time. If you connect multiple NV9604s
(that do not have proper panel IDs) to the NV9000, it cannot determine to which NV9604 you
want to assign a panel ID.
SYou can also right-click the panel entry in the ‘Current Panels’ list (under ‘System Manage-
ment’) if you want to change its ID again. If you change its ID, you will have to create another
panel configuration with that panel ID. The easiest way to do that is to create a copy of the old
configuration that has the new panel ID.
Testing
A panel test function is available when the NV9604 is disconnected from the system controller.
Run the test to determine the health of your NV9604. See Self-Test on page 28 for detail.
These are points to consider after you install your NV9604 control panel(s):
1 Do the buttons illuminate? When an NV9604 powers up, one or more of its buttons are sup-
posed to turn green or amber. Did it pass the panel test mentioned above?
2 When the NV9604 powers up and it is connected to the system controller, it should initialize
completely. (That takes a few seconds.) The NV9000 system should load whatever configura-
tion exists for that panel and the buttons appropriate for its configuration should light.
If the panel has a single high-tally amber button lit (the second button in the lower row), there is
a problem.
SThe NV9604, by default, acquires its IP address through DHCP on the NV9000’s panel/
router network. You can use the Panel IP Configuration Utility to force the panel to have a
static IP address.
3 Is the NV9000 system controller actually running? With the typical noise levels in a facility, it
can sometimes be difficult to tell. Use the ‘System’ pages of NV9000-SE Utilities to make the
determination.
4 Is NV9000-SE Utilities installed and operating? If so, can you upload a configuration to the
specified panel?
5 Does the configuration actually work? Is it useful? Can the operator perform takes and perform
other operations?
6 If the NV9604 is intended to be an extension to an NV9602, ensure that in its configuration, the
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Testing
You can test a take using the NV9602/NV9604 pair. Press a destination or a source on the
NV9604 to see if the destination or source is identified in the display of the NV9602.