Miranda NV5100MC Master Control User manual

NV5100MC
Master Control
MasterDiag User’s Guide
Miranda Technologies Inc.
3499 Douglas B. Floreani
Montreal, Quebec
Canada H4S 2C6

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NV5100MC MasterDiag User’s Guide
•Revision: 3.7
•Software Version: 6.3.4.0
•Part Number: UG0009-08
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Due to continued product development, the accuracy of the information in this document may
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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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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.
• Main telephone: [phone] (9 am to 9 pm PST)
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• Mail Shipping
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Note Return Material Authorization (RMA) required for all returns.

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Change History
The table below lists the changes to the Master Control MasterDiag User’s Guide.
• MasterDiag User’s Guide Part # UG0009-08
• Software version: 6.3.4.0
Rev Date ECO Description Approved By
1.0 15 Aug 05 — Original document —
2.0 22 Oct 07 — Revised format, added new features. D.Cox
3.0 13 Jun 08 14723 Software rewritten. Added features that support MCEs. D.Cox
3.1 26 Jul 08 14766 Conforms to software version 5.2.0. D.Cox
3.2 13 Jan 09 15478 Conforms to software version 5.5.0. New features were
introduced at version 5.3.0.
D.Cox
3.3 30 Mar 09 15705 Format change. D.Cox
3.4 28 Apr 09 15757 Conforms to software version 6.1.0. D.Cox
3.5 31 Aug 09 16036 Conforms to software version 6.2.0. D.Cox
3.6 11 Jan 10 16257 Conforms to software version 6.3.1. There is no
change to the document’s contents however.
D.Cox
3.7 28 Jun 10 17086 Conforms to software version 6.3.4. There is no
change to the document’s contents however.
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 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Chapter Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
The PDF Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Terms and Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Master Control System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MCPM Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
MCE Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
MasterDiag Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Chapter 2 MasterDiag Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
MasterDiag Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
File Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Communications Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Serial Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Ethernet Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Tools Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Advanced Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Erase. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Reset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Help Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
IP Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Renaming or Deleting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Changing an IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Chapter 3 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Setup and Diagnostic Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Software Versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Ethernet Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
System Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Software Update. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Updating in Serial Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Timing Diagnostic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
MCE Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Audio Diagnostic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Aux Bus B Video Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Aux Bus B Audio Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Logging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Set Log Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Registers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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Chapter 4 Misc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Diagnostic/Setup Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
MCPM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
MCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
PC Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

NV5100MC Master Control • MasterDiag User’s Guide 1
1. Introduction
MasterDiag is the software utility with which you specify the IP address of an MCPM, perform
diagnostics on an MCPM, and update software to an MCPM.
At software revision 5.1.0.0, MasterDiag introduced support for master control engines (MCEs)
which are the “next generation” of MCPMs (master control processor modules). At software revi-
sion 5.1.0.0, MasterDiag is entirely new software.
New features were incorporated at software revision 5.3.0.0. MasterDiag is now at revision 6.3.4.0.
Chapter 1 presents the following topics:
•Chapter Structure •Master Control System Overview
•The PDF Document •MCPM Summary
•Terms and Conventions •MCE Summary
•Prerequisites •MasterDiag Summary
Chapter Structure
This user’s guide provides operating instructions for the MasterDiag application. It includes the
following chapters:
• Chapter 1, Introduction, outlines effective ways to use this guide, provides a list of terms and
conventions, and presents an summary of the MCPMs.
• Chapter 2, MasterDiag Basics, provides orientation, editing, and basic operating instructions.
• Chapter 3, Operation, provides operating instructions.
• Chapter 4, Misc., provides miscellaneous information.
•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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Terms and Conventions
• 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 and Conventions
The following conventions are used throughout this guide:
• The symbol Sdenotes either an example or a special message.
• Entries enclosed in single quotes denote the names of control panel buttons or menu items or
the names of setup page items.
• Choose ‘Aux’ to ...
• Click or press the ‘Keyer 2’ button ...
The following terms and abbreviations are used throughout this guide:
• “MCPM” stands for Master Control Processing Module —the “transition processor.” “MCE”
stands for Master Control Engine. An MCE is a “next generation” MCPM.
• MasterConfig is the software that configures MCPMs and MCEs.
• MasterDiag is the software used to assign MCPMs and MCEs network addresses and perform
diagnostics.
• MasterLogo is the software that converts your graphic images into the format required by
MCPMs and MCEs.
Prerequisites
Before you begin using MasterDiag, please meet the following important prerequisites:
• Communication.
Your configuration PC’s COM port must support communication at 115.2 kbps. You will need a
straight-through RS-232 cable long enough to reach from that COM port to the front panel of
the MCPM with which you are working.
• MCPMs.
Be sure your MCPMs are installed properly and operating.
All MCPMs are pre-configured (with the same default configuration) before shipment. Use
MasterConfig to provide further configuration as you require, at any time. Refer to the
NV5100MC/NV5128-MC MasterConfig User’s Guide.
• User accounts for PCs used for master control set to ‘Standard User’ or better.
Master control software does not function properly when user accounts are set to ‘Restricted
User’ or its equivalent.
Note To display the navigation buttons, right-click the Tool Bar area, and check
‘Navigation’.

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1. Introduction
Master Control System Overview
Master Control System Overview
Miranda’s master control system —a multi-channel switcher —might include one or more
NV5100MC frames and one or more NV5128-MC frames. The frames are similar 8RU assemblies
with 16 I/O card slots that can operate in conjunction with other switchers, routers, an NV9000
router control system, and other products.
Each frame holds one or more MCEs or MCPMs and optionally a multi-format router. The MCPMs
and MCEs are the modules that actually perform the master control switching. Each MCPM and
MCE is considered a channel.
MCPMs, MCEs, and control panels communicate on an Ethernet LAN. When an operator presses
control panel buttons (the ‘Transition’ button, for example), the control panel issues commands to
an MCPM (or MCE). The MCPM (or MCE) responds with status and (unless a problem exists)
executes the command. When a command is successfully executed, the MCPM or MCE notifies the
panel, which updates its displays and indicators accordingly.
Figure 1-1 shows the relationships in a master control system:
Figure 1-1. Master Control Network
Master control can work in conjunction with the NV9000 router control system. In such a configu-
ration, a channel (MCPM or MCE) has access to the entire router input space, with the ability to
assign any router source dynamically to control panel buttons.
Most control panels can control one or more channels at any time —but usually one at a time.
Operators can select which channel(s) to control. Channel changes take about a second. We say that
the panel attaches the newly selected channel, and the channel’s own source layout, transition rates,
and video effect presets are available for use.
Each MCPM or MCE can also be operated under automation. An MCPM or MCE can be con-
trolled by multiple control panels.
Presently, the master control system includes these panels:
•FFCP
—Full-function control panel.
•CFCP
—Compact full-function control panel.
•PCGUI
—Old software control panel.
•SCP
—Simple control panel.
•FECP—Full-size enhanced control panel.
•CECP
—Compact enhanced control panel.
•CECPM1
—Modified compact enhanced control panel.
•CECPGUI—New software control panel.
NV5128-MC
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MCPM Summary
• Aux/Preview GUI —A configuration option of the CECP GUI.
MCPM Summary
MCPMs (master control processing module) are the devices that perform master control switching
and mixing. There are several types of MCPMs:
All MCPMs have common characteristics, such as audio meter outputs, GPIO, clean-feed outputs,
and emergency bypass capability, but also have many differences.
All MCPMs have a reset switch, a bypass toggle (for the emergency bypass relay) and an diagnos-
tic port at their front. The diagnostics port is a DE9, RS-232.
For initial setup, you must connect your PC to the MCPM’s RS-232 diagnostic port.
MCPM-SD 2-slot modules that process standard definition (SD) video. Provides 3 keyers,
2 logos, 1 squeezeback layer, 4 AES outputs, and 8 analog audio outputs in
addition to program output. Inputs are from the NV5128 motherboard.
MCPM-HD,
MCPM-HD2
4-slot modules that process high definition (HD) video. Provides 3 keyers, 2
logos, 1 squeezeback layer, 4 AES outputs, and 8 analog audio outputs in addi-
tion to program output. Inputs are from the NV5128 motherboard. Two slots
can be filled with router output cards.
MCPM-SDHD 4-slot modules that process either HD or SD video, as a field-programmable
option. Provides 3 keyers, 2 logos, 1 enhanced squeezeback layer, 4 AES out-
puts, and 8 analog audio outputs in addition to program output. Inputs are from
the NV5128 motherboard. One of the slots can be occupied by a router output
card.
MCPM-MK-SD 1-slot modules that process standard definition (SD) video. Provides 3 keyers,
1 logo, but no squeezeback. Inputs are from the NV5128 motherboard. These
modules are also named “mixer/keyers” or “branding engines.”
MCPM-MK-HD 2-slot modules that process high definition (HD) video. Provides 3 keyers, 1
logo, and no squeezeback. Inputs (up to 16) are from the module’s backplane,
not the NV5128 motherboard. These modules are also named “mixer/keyers”
or “branding engines.”
MCE A 1- to 3-slot module that processes either HD or SD video. MCEs are consid-
ered “next generation” processors and have new architecture. See MCE Sum-
mary, next section.

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1. Introduction
MCPM Summary
Figures 1-2 and 1-3 shows the front of the older MCPMs:
Figure 1-2. MCPM Front, MCPM-SD, -HD, and -HD2
D
I
A
G
SD
MASTER
CONTROL
PROCESSOR
RESET
ASS
ON
OFF
BYP
Reset Switch
Bypass LED
Bypass Switch
Console Port
Diagnostic Port
PS Alarm LED (Red)
Alarm LED (Red)
Active LED (Yellow)
Health LED (Green)
Backup Battery
Low Battery LED (Red)
Power LED (Green)
MCPM-SD
RESET
BYPASS
D
I
A
G
ON
OFF
HD
MASTER
CONTROL
PROCESSOR
Remove
these
modules
first
Reset Switch
Bypass LED
Bypass Switch
Console Port
Diagnostic Port
PS Alarm LED (Red)
Alarm LED (Red)
Active LED (Yellow)
Health LED (Green)
Backup Battery
Low Battery LED (Red)
Power LED (Green)
MCPM-HD, -HD2

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MCE Summary
Figure 1-3. MCPM Front, MCPM--SDHD, -MK-SD, and -MK-HD
MCE Summary
MCEs (master control engines) are the “next generation” of MCPMs —devices that perform master
control switching and mixing.
SNot all features of the MCE product line are available yet. Refer to the NV5100MC Master
Control Reference Manual for information regarding features that are and are not included.
The MCE is an extendable product, occupying up to 3 card slots, with a full set of features. There
are 4 modules in the MCE card set:
• MCE-CORE. The minimum MCE comprises this single (full-size) card that performs core mas-
ter control functions.
•MCE-PVW.Thepreview module provides functions that allow the use of the “next generation”
preview bus. (The preview bus supports video, but not audio, at this time.)
•MCE-AXM.Theaudio expansion module supports Dolby E and additional audio functions.
The AXM provides (up to 8) Dolby E decoders for the program and preset buses and audio out-
puts at its backplane.
•MCE-DVE.Thedigital video effect cards are mezzanine (small) cards that can be added to the
core and the preview cards for additional video effects.
MCEs have inputs and outputs similar to those for MCPMs, such as audio meter outputs, GPIO,
clean-feed outputs, and emergency bypass capability. All MCEs have a reset switch, a bypass tog-
Remove this
module first
RESET
BYPASS
ON
OFF
D
I
A
G
SD / HD
MASTER CONTROL
PROCESSOR
Reset Switch
Bypass LED
Bypass Switch
Console Port
Diagnostic Port
PS Alarm LED (Red)
Alarm LED (Red)
Active LED (Yellow)
Health LED (Green)
Power LED (Green)
MCPM-SDHD
SD
MIXER
KEYER
RESET
BYPASS
ON
OFF
Reset Switch
Bypass LED
Bypass Switch
Console Port
Diagnostic Port
Alarm LED (Red)
Active LED (Yellow)
Health LED (Green)
MCPM-MK-SD
RESET
BYPASS
D
I
A
G
ON
OFF
D
I
A
G
HD
MIXER
EYER
Reset Switch
Bypass LED
Bypass Switch
Console Port
Diagnostic Port
PS Alarm LED (Red)
Alarm LED (Red)
Active LED (Yellow)
Health LED (Green)
Power LED (Green)
MCPM-MK-HD

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MCE Summary
gle (for the emergency bypass relay) and an diagnostic port at their front. The diagnostics port is a
DE9, RS-232.
Notable differences between the MCEs and older MCPMs include:
• MCEs have 16-channel audio. MCPMs have 8-channel audio.
• An MCE’s audio monitoring and metering includes all 16 channels. The output is embedded
(except for the outputs on the AXM backplane). MCPMs provide up to 8 monitor and metering
channels and those are not embedded, but are present on DB25 connectors.
• MCE audio and video connectors are 1.0/2.3 DIN connectors; MCPM audio and video connec-
tors are BNCs.
• MCEs have 2 clean feed outputs and 2 aux outputs.
There are other differences.
Figure 1-4 shows the front of an MCE assembly and its associated backplanes:
Figure 1-4. MCE (Core and AXM)
ALARM
POWER
MCE
AXM
RESET
ON
OFF
MCE
CORE
BYPASS
ALARM
POWER
MCE AXM
META
DATA
OUT
AES
OUT
1-8
AES
OUT
9-16
AES
OUT
17-24
Reset Switch
Bypass LED
Bypass Switch
Console Port
Diagnostic Port
PS Alarm LED (Red)
Alarm LED (Red)
Active LED (Yellow)
Health LED (Green)
Power LED (Green)
BYP
IN
PST
OUT
PGM
OUT
AUX
A
OUT
AUX
B
OUT
MTR
OUT
A
OUT
B
OUT
CLN
A
OUT
CLN
B
OUT
MON
MON
SRC
A
IN
SRC
B
IN
10/100BT
RS-422
VID
REF
IN
AUX
Front View of
Assembly MCE-CORE
Backplane
MCE-AXM
Backplane
Aux:
Dolby Metadata,
GPIO
Dolby E Metadata
Output 1–8
Program Audio Output
(AES) 1–8
Preset Audio Output
(AES) 1–8
Monitor A Output (AES)
1–8
Automation
Port
Ethernet
Port
Video Reference
Source In,
A & B
Aux Out,
A & B
Monitor Out,
A & B
Clean-Feed Out,
A & B
Program Out
Bypass In
Preset Out
Meter Out

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MasterDiag Summary
MasterDiag Summary
MasterConfig is the software with which to configure an MCPM or MCE. MasterDiag is diagnostic
and setup software only. Use MasterDiag to do the following:
• Assign an IP address to the MCPM or MCE. The IP address identifies the MCPM or MCE on
the master control network.
• Update software and firmware to the MCPM or MCE. It is probable that you will want to install
a software update at some point.
• Perform diagnostic and service functions.
Changes to the MCPM or MCE require a reset:
• After are software update.
• After a new Ethernet settings.
SMCPM and MCE data reside in MCPM (or MCE) flash. When the MCPM or MCE is reset, its
configuration is copied from flash to RAM.
SMCE logos reside in flash. Older MCPMs store logos in RAM, except for logo 1. (Thus, an
MCE does not require an upload of logos after a reset.)

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Chapter 2 describes the menus and structure of MasterDiag and provides some orientation. It pre-
sents the following topics:
•MasterDiag Overview
•Menus
•IP Addresses
MasterDiag Overview
The MasterDiag application is used to assign an IP address to an MCPM, perform diagnostics on an
MCPM, and update software to an MCPM.
SMCEs are specific types of MCPMs.
For the most part, customers need MasterDiag only when assigning an IP address to an MCPM or
when (occasionally) updating software.
The diagnostic pages that MasterDiag provides are generally for Miranda technicians. Under cer-
tain circumstances, an Miranda technician might ask you to run some diagnostics. The sections in
this manual describing diagnostic pages might then be helpful.
When you first launch MasterDiag, it displays a welcome page among several other setup pages
and the MCPM list:
MCPM
List

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The welcome page gives a synopsis of what you can do and where to start. The welcome page dis-
appears after you click any other setup page.
This is the MasterDiag window (with the ‘Software Versions’ page active):
Figure 2-1. MasterDiag Window (Sample)
Following are descriptions of each main window feature:
1 Menu Bar
The menu bar provides access to setup and diagnostic functions. See Menus on page 11 for
details.
2 Title Bar
The title bar identifies the application as MasterDiag. If you have many windows open on your
desktop, it can help you locate MasterDiag.
3 Work Area
The work area contains 8 setup pages. However, when MasterDiag is in Serial Mode, only 6 of
those pages are visible:
Ethernet Mode Serial Mode
Software Versions Software Versions
Ethernet Settings Ethernet Settings
Memory Memory
System Status System Status
Software Update Software Update
Timing Diagnostic*Timing Diagnostic*
Logging
Registers
You can choose serial mode or Ethernet mode from the Communications Menu.
STiming Diagnostics are available for the MCE only.
1 3
4
2
1Menu Bar 2Title Bar 3Work Area 4List Area

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Menus
4 List Area
MasterDiag does not display the list area in serial mode.
The list area displays a list of MCPMs (including MCEs). The list is expandable and collapsible
as if it were tree-structured. (The list is sometimes called a master control tree.) The list
includes IP addresses and names for MCPMs.
SBe aware that the MCPM list contains IP addresses by which MasterDiag attempts to com-
municate with MCPMs. The list can include entries for MCPMs that do not exist or that
have been taken out of service.
SWhen you launch MasterDiag for the first time, the list will be empty unless someone has
populated it.
If you highlight an IP address in the list, or the name of an MCPM, it becomes the “current” or
“default” address. If the IP address corresponds to an actual MCPM, your commands and the
settings you make apply to the device at that specific IP address until you select another
address.
You can adjust the width of the list area by dragging its right-hand border. You can add, rename,
and delete entries in the list area.
In Ethernet Mode, MasterDiag displays, at the top of each page, the IP address and type of the
MCPM you have selected.
Menus
This is the basic Menu Bar:
Each menu is described in the sections following.
•File Menu
•Communications Menu
•Tools Menu
•Advanced Menu
•Help Menu
File Menu
The ‘File’ menu has no commands except ‘Exit’: (There are no files to open or save.)
Click ‘Exit’ to quit MasterDiag. You can also press Alt-F4 or click the ×in the title bar to quit
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Menus
Communications Menu
This is the ‘Communications’ menu:
From the drop-down list, choose either ‘Ethernet’ or ‘Serial’. Choosing ‘Ethernet’ puts MasterDiag
in Ethernet mode. Choosing ‘Serial’ puts MasterDiag in serial mode.
Serial Mode
When MasterDiag is in serial mode, it communicates with the selected MCPM through your PC’s
COM port and the diagnostic port on the front of the MCPM.
In serial mode, MasterDiag hides the list area and also disables certain options.
When you choose serial mode, MasterDiag presents a dialog in which you choose a COM port:
The ‘Comm. Port’ drop-down list includes an entry for each COM port on your configuration PC.
You must choose a COM port through which your PC you will communicate with the MCPM.
(Many PCs have only one port, in which case the usual choice is COM1.)
There is no choice for Baud rate. The drop-down menu has only one entry: 115,200Baud.
SSerial communication requires a serial cable between your PC and the RS-232 port at the front
of the MCPM. Serial communication is required, initially, to give the MCPM an IP address. It
can also be used if Ethernet is not available.
SMCEs require a special cable, DE91on one end and a 3-pin Phoenix connector on the other
because the diagnostic port comprises 3 terminals of a 6-pin Phoenix connector. NVISION
might, in the future, provide the cable, but does not yet.
Ethernet Mode
Choose ‘Ethernet’ to switch MasterDiag to “Ethernet” mode. Doing so activates the list area. When
MasterDiag is in Ethernet mode, it can communicate over the master control network with any of
the MCPMs and MCEs on the network.
1. DE9 connectors are often called DB9s.