Miranda Imagestore 2 User manual

Imagestore 2
User Manual
02359-11
©April-2005
Software version 2.20
Miranda Technologies Ltd.
UK
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.miranda.com

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Copyright © 1999 - 2005 Miranda Technologies Ltd. All rights are reserved
and, under the copyright laws, this manual may not be reproduced in any
form, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of Miranda
Technologies Ltd.
Printed in the UK.

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Preface
Warranty
Miranda Technologies Ltd offer a 24 months free parts and labour warranty
on Oxtel Series equipment from the date of the initial invoice, providing
there is no evidence of negligence, abuse or failure to reasonably follow
instructions given by the Company for its proper use.
During the warranty period, Miranda Technologies Ltd will replace or repair
at its cost, Oxtel Series equipment returned to the factory, carriage and duty
paid and insured by the sender.
Before returning any item for warranty repair, a valid returns authorisation
must be granted by Miranda Technologies Ltd.
All repaired goods will be delivered (as instructed) carriage and duty paid
and insured by the sender.
Any warranty, over and above that offered here, is the responsibility of the
local Miranda Sales Office or appointed Distributor.
Contact Information
For service, repair and warranty information and for returns authorisation
contact:
[email protected]

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Important Safety Notices
Injury Precautions
1. Use a proper power cable.
To avoid fire hazard, use only an appropriate power cable which
complies with the following:
For mains connection use only a 10amp IEC inlet lead
meeting EN60320 or equivalent.
Connection to the mains supply should be via a circuit
breaker or by a mains plug which meets the relevant local standards in
the country of installation.
2. Avoid electrical overload.
To avoid electric shock or fire hazard, do not apply a voltage to a
terminal that is outside the range specified for that terminal.
3. Ground the product.
Imagestore is grounded through the grounding conductor of the power
cable. To avoid electrical shock, the grounding conductor must be
connected to earth ground. Before making connections to the input or
output terminals of Imagestore, ensure that the product is properly
grounded.
4. Do not operate without the covers.
To avoid electrical shock or fire hazard, do not operate Imagestore with
its covers removed.
5. Use an appropriate fuse.
To avoid fire hazard, use only the fuse type and rating specified for
Imagestore.
6. Do not operate in wet/damp conditions.
To avoid electrical shock, do not operate Imagestore in wet or damp
conditions.

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7. Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere.
To avoid injury or fire hazard, do not operate Imagestore in an explosive
atmosphere.
Product Damage Precautions
8. Provide proper ventilation.
To prevent Imagestore overheating, provide proper ventilation.
9. Do not operate with suspected failures.
If you suspect there is damage to Imagestore, have it inspected by
qualified service personnel.
Certifications and Compliances
Imagestore has CE approval and complies with the standards detailed in
EN50082-1:1992 and BS EN 60950:1992 Amd 3.
Imagestore is fully Year 2000 millennium compliant.

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Scope of the Manual
The manual includes all the information required to install, configure and
operate Imagestore. Details are provided of the operation of the unit using the
front panel and the Oxtel RCP remote control panel.
Serial automation control protocol used by Miranda Technologies Ltd
mixers, keyers and still-store products is outside the scope of this manual.
Details of this protocol and other related issues are found in the appropriate
documents shown in the following list.
Associated Publications
Easysound User Manual Part No. 01005
Media Conversion Software Part No. 01033
Intelligent Panel Router User Manual Part No. 01034
Oxtel Series Automation Protocol Part No. 01035
Imagestore 3 / 2U User Manual Part No. 02954
Easysound Standalone User Manual Part No. 02349
Intuition User Manual Part No. 03457
Intuition Builder User Manual Part No. 03454
Electronic copies of the manuals are available from the Miranda website at:
http://www.miranda.com/library.en/Automation%20Protocol/
and
http://www.miranda.com/software.php

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Symbols and Conventions
Front panel control of Imagestore is achieved using four keys in conjunction
with prompts from the display.
Where reference is made to a key the legend of the key will be shown in
lowercase italics (escape or enter) or by the icons Wand X.
The two-line display provides a range of prompts in response to key presses.
Where reference is made to an actual display prompt this will be shown
italicised, e.g. Manual Override or image file erase.

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Contacts
For technical assistance, please contact your nearest Miranda Technical
Support centre:
Americas
Telephone (9:00am - 9:00pm EST)
[phone]
[e-mail]
Asia
Telephone (9:30am - 5:30pm JST)
[phone]
[email protected]
Europe, Middle East, Africa, UK
Telephone (10:00am - 7:00pm CET)
[phone]
[email protected]
France (only)
Telephone (9:00am - 6:00pm CET)
Telephone: [phone]
[e-mail]
www.miranda.com

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Manual Structure
Overview
The overview provides an introduction to the Miranda Technologies Ltd
Imagestore for new users and describes the functions and features offered by
the product. It includes a simple technical concept of the unit and details the
optional modules that are available to enhance the unit's capabilities.
Front Panel Operations
This section describes how to operate Imagestore using the front-panel
controls of the Imagestore unit. Each manual function, feature and parameter
is fully described.
Oxtel Remote Control Panel Operations
This section provides an introduction to Miranda Technologies Ltd's
Oxtel-RCP for new users. It identifies the user controls and explains how
they are used. It describes the way the panel may be used to control more
than one Miranda Technologies Ltd unit through an Intelligent Panel Router
(IPR). The full range of remote control panel functions available, when used
with Imagestore, are detailed and a description is given of each feature.
AB Mixer
This section describes the AB Mixer integral AB video switcher which
provides cut and fade transitions with variable fade rates.
Squeezy DVE
This section describes Squeezy DVE which you can use to perform a range
of squeezes, pans, wipes and similar effects on full-motion SDI video in real
time.

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Easysound Audio
This section describes how to configure and operate the Easysound digital
audio mixer within Imagestore.
Emergency Alert System
This section describes the EAS functions.
Imagestore Intuition
This section describes how Imagestore is used in conjunction with Intuition.
Configuration
This section describes the setting up procedures for Imagestore using the
front panel controls. It identifies the procedure for saving these settings to
floppy disk and recovering the setting from that disk.
Installation and Integration
This section contains details of the unit interconnections and interfaces. It
describes all the set-up procedures required for a successful installation
including reference source selection, internal timing and synchronisation set-
up.
Support
The support section describes the procedures for using the return-to-base
warranty. It explains how to contact the Miranda Technologies Ltd technical
support team and outlines a series of preliminary unit checks that should be
made prior to calling.

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Appendix 1 Product Specification
This appendix provides a summary of the specifications of Imagestore.
Appendix 2 Glossary
This appendix contains a guide to the terms and abbreviations found within
this user guide.
Appendix 3 Menu Trees
This appendix contains a series of diagrams representing the front panel
operation and configuration menu trees.
Appendix 4 Custom Configuration Notes
This appendix provides blank pages that may be used to record useful unit
configuration data.

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Table of Contents
Preface 3
Warranty--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
Important Safety Notices ------------------------------------------------------ 4
Injury Precautions------------------------------------------------------------- 4
Product Damage Precautions---------------------------------------------- 5
Certifications and Compliances-------------------------------------------- 5
Scope of the Manual------------------------------------------------------------ 6
Associated Publications ----------------------------------------------------- 6
Symbols and Conventions ---------------------------------------------------- 7
Contacts --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8
Manual Structure ---------------------------------------------------------------- 9
Overview ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 9
Front Panel Operations------------------------------------------------------ 9
Oxtel Remote Control Panel Operations -------------------------------- 9
AB Mixer------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9
Squeezy DVE ------------------------------------------------------------------ 9
Easysound Audio-------------------------------------------------------------10
Emergency Alert System---------------------------------------------------10
Imagestore Intuition----------------------------------------------------------10
Configuration------------------------------------------------------------------10
Installation and Integration-------------------------------------------------10
Support -------------------------------------------------------------------------10
Appendix 1 Product Specification----------------------------------------11
Appendix 2 Glossary --------------------------------------------------------11
Appendix 3 Menu Trees ----------------------------------------------------11
Appendix 4 Custom Configuration Notes-------------------------------11
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Overview 25
Introduction----------------------------------------------------------------------25
Applications----------------------------------------------------------------------25
Concept---------------------------------------------------------------------------26
Imagestore Solo----------------------------------------------------------------26
Swap-Preview Mode (IS2 - Solo) ----------------------------------------27
Cascade Mode (IS2 only)--------------------------------------------------28
Getting Started------------------------------------------------------------------29
Applying Power---------------------------------------------------------------29
Boot-Up Sequence ----------------------------------------------------------29
Facilities and Features--------------------------------------------------------30
Image Loading and Distribution ------------------------------------------30
Image Editing -----------------------------------------------------------------30
Transmission--------------------------------------------------------------------31
Animated Images ------------------------------------------------------------31
Polyphoto, Playlist and Image Clean-Up-------------------------------31
Clock Insertion----------------------------------------------------------------32
Squeezy Digital Video Effect (DVE)-------------------------------------32
AB Mixer -----------------------------------------------------------------------33
Embedded Digital Audio Mixer -------------------------------------------33
Digital Audio Storage--------------------------------------------------------33
Timing, Control and Automation------------------------------------------33
Remote Control Panels-----------------------------------------------------34
Mechanical Bypass----------------------------------------------------------34
Options -------------------------------------------------------------------------34
Checking Installed Options ---------------------------------------------35
Front Panel Operations 37
Controls---------------------------------------------------------------------------37
VFD Display-------------------------------------------------------------------37
VFD tallies (mixer/keyer states) ---------------------------------------38
Escape and Enter Keys ----------------------------------------------------38
Left and Right Arrow Keys (WX)----------------------------------------38

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Common Mode Operations --------------------------------------------------38
Erasing Image Files ---------------------------------------------------------39
Setting A/Bgnd, Fill and Key Inputs--------------------------------------40
Emergency to Air-------------------------------------------------------------41
Operating Modes---------------------------------------------------------------42
Swap/Preview Mode (IS2 - Solo)-------------------------------------------43
Program Operations-----------------------------------------------------------43
Cut Swapping Images-------------------------------------------------------43
Fade Swapping Images-----------------------------------------------------44
Cut Up/Down------------------------------------------------------------------44
Fade Up/Down----------------------------------------------------------------45
Fade to Black On/Off--------------------------------------------------------46
Fade Transition Rates-------------------------------------------------------47
Preview Operations------------------------------------------------------------48
Loading Images---------------------------------------------------------------48
Live Input--------------------------------------------------------------------49
Loading from FDD---------------------------------------------------------49
Library Images -------------------------------------------------------------51
Image Load Mode------------------------------------------------------------51
Wipe Load-------------------------------------------------------------------51
Clean Load------------------------------------------------------------------51
Cut Load---------------------------------------------------------------------51
Saving Images----------------------------------------------------------------52
Grabbing Images-------------------------------------------------------------53
Editing Images----------------------------------------------------------------54
Adjusting Clip, Gain and Transparency------------------------------55
Set Position-----------------------------------------------------------------56
Masking Images -----------------------------------------------------------56
Key Parameters------------------------------------------------------------57
Setting the Preview Output ------------------------------------------------59
Cascade Mode Operations (IS2 Only) ------------------------------------61
Midground and Foreground Programme Operations----------------62
Cut Up/Down and Fade UP/Down ------------------------------------62
Cut Up/Down and Fade UP/Down ------------------------------------63
Switching Fade to Black On and Off----------------------------------63
Loading Images------------------------------------------------------------64

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Image Load Mode---------------------------------------------------------66
Setting Transition Rates-------------------------------------------------67
Setting the Preview Output ---------------------------------------------67
Editing Images-------------------------------------------------------------69
Oxtel RCP Operations 71
Introduction----------------------------------------------------------------------71
Controls ------------------------------------------------------------------------72
Display--------------------------------------------------------------------------72
Push Button Switches-------------------------------------------------------72
ESC Key---------------------------------------------------------------------73
Menu Keys------------------------------------------------------------------73
Load--------------------------------------------------------------------------73
Save--------------------------------------------------------------------------73
Edit----------------------------------------------------------------------------73
Play List ---------------------------------------------------------------------73
Setup-------------------------------------------------------------------------74
Next Del ---------------------------------------------------------------------74
Alphanumeric Keypad----------------------------------------------------74
Fade to Black --------------------------------------------------------------74
Previous (Prev)------------------------------------------------------------75
Next---------------------------------------------------------------------------75
Take and Swap------------------------------------------------------------75
Cut/Fade --------------------------------------------------------------------76
Rate --------------------------------------------------------------------------76
FG Keyer and MG Keyer------------------------------------------------76
Channel Set ----------------------------------------------------------------76
Soft-Keys--------------------------------------------------------------------76
Rotary Controls------------------------------------------------------------76
Swap/Preview Mode Operations-------------------------------------------77
Transmission Control -------------------------------------------------------77
Program Fade to Black --------------------------------------------------77
Program Image "On Air/Off Air"----------------------------------------78
Exchanging Program and Preview Images-------------------------78
Selecting Transition Speed---------------------------------------------78
Cut or Fade Selection----------------------------------------------------78
Loading Images --------------------------------------------------------------79

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Loading from the Image Library----------------------------------------79
Loading a Live Image ----------------------------------------------------80
Grabbing an Image -------------------------------------------------------80
Saving Images----------------------------------------------------------------81
Saving Entire or Masked Images--------------------------------------81
Erasing a Library Image -------------------------------------------------81
Editing Images----------------------------------------------------------------82
Editing Position or Key---------------------------------------------------82
Masking----------------------------------------------------------------------83
Flicker (optional)-----------------------------------------------------------83
Clip, Gain and Transparency-------------------------------------------84
Polyphoto-----------------------------------------------------------------------84
Add to Current Playlist ------------------------------------------------------84
Playlist --------------------------------------------------------------------------85
Set Up---------------------------------------------------------------------------86
RCP Parameters ----------------------------------------------------------86
Transition Rates -----------------------------------------------------------87
Preview Output Set -------------------------------------------------------87
Cascade Mode Operations---------------------------------------------------88
Transmission Controls ------------------------------------------------------88
Program Fade to Black --------------------------------------------------88
Foreground/Midground Images "On Air"-----------------------------88
Selecting Transition Speed ---------------------------------------------89
Cut/Fade Selection--------------------------------------------------------89
Loading Images to Foreground and Midground ----------------------89
Load from the Image Library--------------------------------------------89
Loading a Live Image ----------------------------------------------------90
Saving Images----------------------------------------------------------------90
Editing Images----------------------------------------------------------------90
Set-Up---------------------------------------------------------------------------91
Connecting through an IPR--------------------------------------------------91
Channel Set Display---------------------------------------------------------91
Panel ----------------------------------------------------------------------------92
Current--------------------------------------------------------------------------92
New------------------------------------------------------------------------------92
Selecting a New Channel --------------------------------------------------93
Rotary------------------------------------------------------------------------93
Up and Down---------------------------------------------------------------93

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History -----------------------------------------------------------------------93
Numeric Keypad-----------------------------------------------------------93
Applying a New Channel---------------------------------------------------94
AB Mixer (MIX-2000) 95
Controlling the video switcher-----------------------------------------------95
Using AB Mixer with the Oxtel RCP ---------------------------------------96
Imagestore front panel--------------------------------------------------------97
Cut A/B -------------------------------------------------------------------------97
Fade A/B-----------------------------------------------------------------------98
Transition Type---------------------------------------------------------------98
Set mix rate--------------------------------------------------------------------99
Wipe softness--------------------------------------------------------------- 100
Colour V fade --------------------------------------------------------------- 100
GPIs----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 101
GPI inputs-------------------------------------------------------------------- 101
GPI outputs------------------------------------------------------------------ 101
RS422 and RS232 automation interfaces------------------------------ 101
Analogue faders-------------------------------------------------------------- 102
Squeezy DVE 105
Squeeze modes-------------------------------------------------------------- 105
Squeeze presets ------------------------------------------------------------- 108
Controlling Squeezy DVE-------------------------------------------------- 108
Using Squeezy with the Oxtel RCP-------------------------------------- 109
Imagestore front panel------------------------------------------------------ 110
GPIs----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 111
Automation control system------------------------------------------------- 112
Analogue faders-------------------------------------------------------------- 113

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Easysound Audio 115
What is Easysound?---------------------------------------------------------115
Easysound Inputs ------------------------------------------------------------115
Audio Mixer Matrix --------------------------------------------------------- 116
Output Selection------------------------------------------------------------116
Easyplay----------------------------------------------------------------------116
Audio playout---------------------------------------------------------------- 117
Audio Files------------------------------------------------------------------- 117
Controlling Easysound ------------------------------------------------------118
Model mode--------------------------------------------------------------------119
Model mode configuration-------------------------------------------------- 120
Mode --------------------------------------------------------------------------120
Audio Follow Video --------------------------------------------------------121
A Input/B Input--------------------------------------------------------------121
VO1 Input/VO2 Input ------------------------------------------------------122
VO1 Settings/VO2 Settings----------------------------------------------123
Embed OP Settings-------------------------------------------------------- 125
Effects Send-----------------------------------------------------------------125
AB Mix and VO mode --------------------------------------------------126
Two Voice Overs mode------------------------------------------------127
Data----------------------------------------------------------------------------127
AB Mix and VO mode --------------------------------------------------128
Two Voice Overs mode------------------------------------------------128
Front Panel Control----------------------------------------------------------129
Programme ------------------------------------------------------------------129
Front panel audio metering -------------------------------------------130
Preview -----------------------------------------------------------------------130
Audio model mode with the Oxtel RCP---------------------------------131
AB Mix and Voice Over Mode-------------------------------------------131
I/P ------------------------------------------------------------------------------132
A/B-----------------------------------------------------------------------------132
VO -----------------------------------------------------------------------------133
O/P-----------------------------------------------------------------------------133
Two Voice Over Mode ----------------------------------------------------133

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I/P------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 134
VO1 and VO2--------------------------------------------------------------- 134
O/P ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 135
Automation control system------------------------------------------------- 135
GPI File mode----------------------------------------------------------------- 136
GPI inputs-------------------------------------------------------------------- 136
GPI outputs------------------------------------------------------------------ 136
Analogue faders-------------------------------------------------------------- 137
Easysound and Easyplay external interfaces------------------------- 138
Configuration---------------------------------------------------------------- 138
Rear panel connections -------------------------------------------------- 139
AES input ----------------------------------------------------------------- 139
AES output---------------------------------------------------------------- 141
AES GPI control------------------------------------------------------------ 141
Cross-connecting GPIs--------------------------------------------------- 143
Caution -------------------------------------------------------------------- 143
Connection of external analogue faders--------------------------- 143
Input to GPI--------------------------------------------------------------- 143
Output from GPI------------------------------------------------------------ 144
GPI Control of Audio Model Shuffle ----------------------------------- 144
Example: ------------------------------------------------------------------ 146
Installing Easysound -------------------------------------------------------- 147
Emergency Alert System 149
EAS Receivers ------------------------------------------------------------- 149
Baud Rates------------------------------------------------------------------ 150
Load EAS (EAS On)------------------------------------------------------- 150
Unload EAS (EAS Off)---------------------------------------------------- 150
EAS logs --------------------------------------------------------------------- 150
Imagestore Intuition 151
Imagestore Intuition Control----------------------------------------------- 153
Control-------------------------------------------------------------------------- 154