Ross Abekas Mira User manual

Mira/Mira+
User Manual

Thank You For Choosing Ross
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Ross Video Code of Ethics
Any company is the sum total of the people that make things happen. At Ross, our employees are a special group. Our
employees truly care about doing a great job and delivering a high quality customer experience every day. This code of
ethics hangs on the wall of all Ross Video locations to guide our behavior:
1. We will always act in our customers' best interest.
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company or customer crisis - do what you know in your heart is right. (You may rent helicopters if necessary.)
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Document Information
• Ross Part Number: 4605DR-120-07.1
• Release Date: November, 2019.
Copyright
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FCC Compliance and User Information
The following information has been provided to clarify FCC requirements for operation of this device. These
requirements are found in the FCC rules for radio frequency devices, Part 15.
Compliance
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 or her own expense.
Important - Modifications & Shielded Cables
Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by Ross® Video Limited could void the FCC Compliance and
negate authority to operate the product.
This product was tested for FCC compliance under conditions that included the use of Ross® Abekas® peripheral devices
and Ross® Abekas® shielded cables and connectors between system components. It is important that Ross® Abekas®
peripheral devices are used, and shielded cables and connectors are used between system components to reduce the
possibility of causing interference to radios, television sets, and other electronic devices. Ross® Abekas® peripheral
devices and the properly shielded cables and connectors can be obtained directly from Ross® Abekas®, or through a
Ross® Abekas®-authorized dealer.
EMC Notices
Canada
This Class “ A ” digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe “ A ” est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Europe
This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of CE Directive 93/68/
EEC.
Warning: This equipment is compliant with Class A of CISPR32. In a residential environment this equipment may cause
radio interference.
Australia
This equipment has been tested to AS/NZS CISPR 22:2009 +A1:2010 and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
Digital device.
International
This equipment has been tested to CISPR 22:2008 and found to comply with the limits for a Class A Digital device.
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Important: This is a Class A product. In domestic environments, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the
user may have to take adequate measures.
Safety and First Aid
Ross® Abekas® equipment is designed to the highest standards of quality and reliability. However, no matter how these
systems are designed, operators and maintenance personnel can be exposed to electrical shock hazard when protective
covers are removed for maintenance or the installation of options. With this caution in mind, each operator and engineer
must observe all safety regulations, and have a clear understanding of first aid procedures related to electrical hazards.
Safety and Compliance Certifications
• Certified to IEC/EN-60950, EN-55032, and EN-55024
Power Information
To ensure safe operation and to guard against potential shock or risk of fire, ensure your AC power source for the system
is within the required voltage range and frequency.
• AC Voltage Input (Auto-Ranging): 100VAC through 240VAC
• Input AC Frequency Range (nominal) 47Hz — 63Hz
• Input AC Power Requirement at 110VAC: ~12A Maximum
• Input AC Power Requirement at 240VAC: ~6A Maximum
Operating Environment
The optimum operating environment is within the following ranges:
• Recommended Operating Temperature: 13°C to 35°C (55°F to 95°F)
• Recommended Operating Humidity: 20% to 80% non-condensing
Note: High temperature/humidity should be avoided at all times.
Safety Information
Important Safety Notices
This system complies with safety standard IEC/EN60950-1. To ensure safe option and to guard against potential shock
hazard or risk of fire, the following must be fulfilled:
• This system features auto-ranging power supplies. Ensure that your power source is within the correct range of
voltage and frequency, as required by the system.
• Each chassis in this system must be electrically grounded by connecting the input power cord(s) to a correctly wired
and grounded power outlet.
Warning: Completely disconnect all input AC power cords from the chassis before removing the top cover from the chassis.
Failure to do so will expose dangerous electric currents and voltages. Physical contact with these electric currents and
voltages is extremely dangerous and may result in severe physical injury or death! Only qualified service personnel should
remove the top cover from the chassis.
Warning Hazardous Voltages: Modules marked with this symbol may be removed while the system is operating (powered).
After removing a module, beware of dangerous electric currents and voltages that are exposed on the module receptacle
connector inside the chassis. Please keep fingers, tools, and foreign metal objects away from the exposed receptacle
connector while the chassis has input AC power applied. Physical contact with these electric currents and voltages is
extremely dangerous and may result in severe physical injury or death! Only qualified service personnel should remove these
modules.
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Environmental Information
The equipment that you purchased required the extraction and use of natural resources for its production. It may
contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment.
To avoid the potential release of those substances into the environment and to diminish the need for the extraction of
natural resources, Ross Video encourages you to use the appropriate take-back systems. These systems will reuse or
recycle most of the materials from your end-of-life equipment in an environmentally friendly and health conscious
manner.
The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol invites you to use these systems.
If you need more information on the collection, reuse, and recycling systems, please contact your local or regional waste
administration.
You can also contact Ross Video for more information on the environmental performances of our products.
Company Address
Ross Video Limited — 8 John Street Iroquois, Ontario, Canada, K0E 1K0
Ross Video Incorporated — P.O. Box 880, Ogdensburg, New York, USA, 13669-0880
General Business Office: ([phone]
Fax: [phone]
Toll Free Technical Support (North America): 1-844-652-0645
Toll Free Technical Support (International): [phone]
Technical Support: ([phone]
After Hours Emergency: ([phone]
E-Mail (Support): [e-mail]
E-Mail (General): [e-mail]
Website www.rossvideo.com
Technical Support
At Ross Video, we take pride in the quality of our products, but if a problem does occur, help is as close as the nearest
telephone.
Our 24-Hour Hot Line service ensures you have access to technical expertise around the clock. After-sales service and
technical support are provided directly by Ross Video personnel. During business hours (eastern standard time), technical
support personnel are available by telephone. Outside of normal business hours and on weekends, a direct emergency
technical support phone line is available. If the technical support personnel who is on call does not answer this line
immediately, a voice message can be left and the call will be returned shortly. Our Technical support staff are available to
react to any problem and to do whatever is necessary to ensure customer satisfaction.
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Contents
Getting Started................................................................................................................................................ 11
Power On/Off................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 11
Windows® Login............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 11
Software........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 11
Server Configuration.......................................................................................................................................12
Channel Setup.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 12
To Configure the Hardware Channels.......................................................................................................................................................... 14
Video Formats...............................................................................................................................................................................................................15
UHDTV1 Support...........................................................................................................................................................................................15
To Configure the Video Format.................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Video Router Setup...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
To Connect to a Video Router......................................................................................................................................................................17
Audio Setup...................................................................................................................................................................................................................17
To Configure the Audio Setup...................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Audio Router Setup...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
To Configure the Audio Router..................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Timecode Setup............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 21
To Configure the Timecode...........................................................................................................................................................................21
Compression Setup.......................................................................................................................................................................................................23
To Configure Video Compression................................................................................................................................................................. 23
Channel Label Setup.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 24
To Assign Labels to Channel Transports......................................................................................................................................................24
Quad Viewer Setup.......................................................................................................................................................................................................24
Quad Viewer Display.....................................................................................................................................................................................24
Count Down Display......................................................................................................................................................................................25
To Configure the Quad Viewer..................................................................................................................................................................... 25
TSL Tally Setup............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 26
To Configure the TSL Tally Input..................................................................................................................................................................27
Replay Setup....................................................................................................................................................28
Control Surface Connection......................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
Server Setup for Replay...............................................................................................................................................................................................28
To Configure the Server for Replay..............................................................................................................................................................28
User Setup.................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 30
To Set the Audio Tracks for the Headphones..............................................................................................................................................30
To Set the Play List Auto-fill......................................................................................................................................................................... 30
To Set the Pre-roll Time................................................................................................................................................................................31
To Set the Auto Jog Feature........................................................................................................................................................................ 31
To Set the Default Fast Forward and Rewind Speeds................................................................................................................................ 32
To Set the Max Jog Speed...........................................................................................................................................................................32
To Set the Max Fast Jog Speed.................................................................................................................................................................. 32
To Set the Max Cruise Speed...................................................................................................................................................................... 33
To Set the Max Fast Cruise Speed.............................................................................................................................................................. 33
To Set the Max T-Bar Speed (VAR 2)......................................................................................................................................................... 34
To Set the Min T-Bar Speed (VAR 2).......................................................................................................................................................... 34
To Set the Max T-Bar Speed (VAR 3)......................................................................................................................................................... 34
To Set the Min T-Bar Speed (VAR 3).......................................................................................................................................................... 35
To Set the Auto-mark In-point Offset............................................................................................................................................................35
To Set the Auto-mark Out-point Offset......................................................................................................................................................... 36
To Set the Action of Camera Softkeys in CP Mode.................................................................................................................................... 36
To Set the Transition Type for Two Replay Channels..................................................................................................................................36
To Set the Duration of a Mix Transition....................................................................................................................................................... 37
To Set Whether Gang Mode is Selected for Live EE Record......................................................................................................................37
To Set Whether Gang Mode is Deselected if a Playout Channel is Selected............................................................................................. 38
To Set Whether Preferred Camera Angles are Used for Live EE Record................................................................................................... 38
To Set the Preferred Camera Angles........................................................................................................................................................... 38
To Set the Preferred Play List...................................................................................................................................................................... 39
To Set Whether a Clip is Automatically Loaded in CP Mode...................................................................................................................... 39
To Set Whether the Out-point of a Clip is Used in CP Mode...................................................................................................................... 39
To Set Whether Play List uses PGM/PVW.................................................................................................................................................. 40
To Set Whether a Mark Point is Saved to the Clip Register....................................................................................................................... 40
To Set the Amount Inactive Lists are Dimmed.............................................................................................................................................41
To Set Control Surface Brightness............................................................................................................................................................... 41
To Set Control Surface Contrast...................................................................................................................................................................41
To Set Playout Channel Color...................................................................................................................................................................... 42
To Set the Saturation of the Playout Channel Borders................................................................................................................................42
To Set the Source of the Name that is Applied to New Clips......................................................................................................................43
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To Set the Initial Clip Name Options............................................................................................................................................................ 43
To Set the Clip Name Options......................................................................................................................................................................44
User Setup Files........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 44
To Save a User Setup File........................................................................................................................................................................... 44
To Load a User Setup File........................................................................................................................................................................... 44
To Name a Camera Input.............................................................................................................................................................................................45
Import................................................................................................................................................................46
Supported Media Files for Hardware Import................................................................................................................................................................46
Supported Transcode Import........................................................................................................................................................................................ 47
To Import Media Files...................................................................................................................................................................................................58
To Add a Watch Folder................................................................................................................................................................................................ 59
To Configure Mira Import............................................................................................................................................................................................ 60
Mira Explorer................................................................................................................................................... 63
Mira Explorer Login................................................................................................................................................................................................... 63
To Log In to Mira Explorer............................................................................................................................................................................64
Managing Accounts.......................................................................................................................................................................................................64
To Set Account Permissions......................................................................................................................................................................... 64
To Set Account Passwords........................................................................................................................................................................... 65
Physical Channel Setup............................................................................................................................................................................................... 65
To Assign Channel Transports to Physical Channels.................................................................................................................................. 65
Installing Mira Explorer on a Remote PC.................................................................................................................................................................. 66
To Install Mira Explorer on a Remote PC...................................................................................................................................................66
To Disable Abekas® Services........................................................................................................................................................................67
Channel Transport Control............................................................................................................................ 68
To Load a Clip.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 69
To Trim a Clip............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 70
To Play a Clip............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 70
To Eject a Clip.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 70
Clip Repeat Modes....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 70
Normal (Off)...................................................................................................................................................................................................71
Loop............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 71
Ping-Pong...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 71
Loop to Play.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 71
Recording a Clip........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 71
To Record a New Clip...................................................................................................................................................................................71
To Overwrite/Append to a Clip......................................................................................................................................................................73
Locking Channel Transport Control..............................................................................................................................................................................74
To Lock/Unlock a Channel Transport........................................................................................................................................................... 74
Keyboard Shortcuts.......................................................................................................................................................................................................74
Clip Library...................................................................................................................................................... 78
Search........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 78
Play Lists.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................79
To Create/Edit a Play List............................................................................................................................................................................. 79
To Air a Play List.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 80
Play List Commands..................................................................................................................................................................................... 81
Timecode Chase........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 81
To Create a TC Chase List...........................................................................................................................................................................81
To Air a TC Chase List................................................................................................................................................................................. 83
Folders...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................83
Clip Library Columns.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 83
Clip Metadata................................................................................................................................................................................................................83
To Edit the Label Metadata of a Clip........................................................................................................................................................... 84
To Edit the Attributes Metadata of a Clip..................................................................................................................................................... 84
To Edit the Timecode Metadata of a Clip.....................................................................................................................................................85
To Edit the Trim Metadata of a Clip............................................................................................................................................................. 86
Parent/Child Clips......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 87
To Create a Child Clip.................................................................................................................................................................................. 87
Deleting a Clip.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 87
To Delete a Clip............................................................................................................................................................................................ 87
Lock/Unlock Clips..........................................................................................................................................................................................................87
To Lock/Unlock a Clip................................................................................................................................................................................... 87
Replay Overview..............................................................................................................................................89
Required Equipment..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 89
Control Surface............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 89
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Softkey Buttons and Shift............................................................................................................................................................................. 90
T-Bar Area..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 91
Clip Control Area...........................................................................................................................................................................................91
Navigate Area................................................................................................................................................................................................92
Live EE Area................................................................................................................................................................................................. 92
Play List Area................................................................................................................................................................................................ 93
Output Control Area...................................................................................................................................................................................... 93
Rotary Dial Area............................................................................................................................................................................................94
Play Back Area..............................................................................................................................................................................................94
Replay Window............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 95
Playout Channels.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 96
Camera Inputs............................................................................................................................................................................................... 96
Lists and Menu..............................................................................................................................................................................................96
Softkeys......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 96
Modes of Operation...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 97
Live EE Mode................................................................................................................................................................................................97
Playback Mode.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 97
Clip Play Mode.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 98
Play List Mode...............................................................................................................................................................................................98
Vue Mark Mode............................................................................................................................................................................................. 99
Replay Events................................................................................................................................................100
To Create/Edit a Replay Event...................................................................................................................................................................................100
To Open a Replay Event on a Control Surface.........................................................................................................................................................102
To Open a Replay Event on Two Control Surfaces.................................................................................................................................................. 103
To Open an Existing Replay Event from a Control Surface...................................................................................................................................... 103
To Create/Edit a Replay Event Template...................................................................................................................................................................103
Replay Operation...........................................................................................................................................104
Loading Server Clips.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 104
To Import a Clip from the Clip Library........................................................................................................................................................104
Capture a Replay Event............................................................................................................................................................................................. 104
To Put a Playout Channel in Live Record (EE) Mode............................................................................................................................... 104
To Capture an Event for Live Replay......................................................................................................................................................... 105
Playback...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 106
To Playback an Event from Live Record....................................................................................................................................................106
Clipping........................................................................................................................................................................................................................107
To Save a Clip to the Clip Register............................................................................................................................................................107
To Name a Clip........................................................................................................................................................................................... 108
To Load a Clip from the Clip Register........................................................................................................................................................108
To Trim a Clip..............................................................................................................................................................................................109
Play List.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................110
To Create a Play List.................................................................................................................................................................................. 110
To Name a Play List................................................................................................................................................................................... 110
To Edit a Play List.......................................................................................................................................................................................111
To Copy and Paste Play List Items............................................................................................................................................................ 112
To Enable Aux Audio for a Play List.......................................................................................................................................................... 112
To Air a Play List........................................................................................................................................................................................ 113
Export/Melt.................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 115
To Export/Melt a Play List...........................................................................................................................................................................115
Mark.................................................................................................................................................................116
To Create a Mark Point.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 116
To View and Edit Marks............................................................................................................................................................................................. 116
Export..............................................................................................................................................................118
Supported Media Files for Export.............................................................................................................................................................................. 118
To Select an Export Destination.................................................................................................................................................................................119
To Export Media Files.................................................................................................................................................................................................120
Growing File Export.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 121
To Set NAS Permissions for Growing File Export......................................................................................................................................121
To Create Growing Export Files................................................................................................................................................................. 121
Remote Control Support.............................................................................................................................. 123
Remote Communications (RS-422)............................................................................................................................................................................123
To Configure a Room for the BVW-75 Protocol.........................................................................................................................................123
To Configure a Room for the Odetics Protocol.......................................................................................................................................... 124
To Configure a Room for the VDCP Protocol............................................................................................................................................ 126
To Configure a Room for the AMP Protocol.............................................................................................................................................. 127
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DashBoard...................................................................................................................................................................................................................129
Clip ID Support........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 129
Sony® MVS Series Switcher.......................................................................................................................................................................................129
Maintenance................................................................................................................................................... 130
Media Drives............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 130
Disk Space.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 130
Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................................................131
Specifications................................................................................................................................................ 133
Resources................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 133
Operating Temperature............................................................................................................................................................................................... 133
Ports................................................................................................................................................................134
Serial (RS422) Port.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 134
LTC Port...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 134
AES Audio Port...........................................................................................................................................................................................................134
Index.................................................................................................................................. 136
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Getting Started
The server consists of a 3RU computer with advanced video processing, storage, and streaming capabilities. The
server runs a standard Microsoft® Windows® operating system with the pre-installed Abekas® software applications for
interacting with the video processing hardware.
Power On/Off
The system powers on with the single power button located at the front of the chassis. When the power button is pressed
the system will boot up and launch Windows®.
To power the system off, perform the standard Windows® Shutdown procedure or press and hold the power button for 10
seconds.
Warning: Even with the system powered off, hazardous voltages are present inside the chassis. Disconnect both the primary
and secondary power supplied before opening up the chassis.
Windows® Login
The server comes with the Microsoft® Windows® operating system and all the required software pre-installed.
Refer to the Windows® help system for information on changing the password.
Note: Once you have logged in to the system, the video channels and serial control are all active. If you are using an external serial
controller, that controller can now be used to control the video channels (including loading and playing clips).
Software
The server comes pre-installed with all the software needed for operation and setup.
•Mira Explorer — provides a graphical interface to the operation of the server.
•Mira Import — allows you to import media files into the server.
•Mira Config — allows you to configure the hardware of the server.
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Server Configuration
The Mira Config application allows you to configure various aspects of the hardware in your server. This includes video
input and output, audio, timecode, compression and serial communications. The number of channels and inputs and
outputs you have depend on the hardware installed in your server.
Important: Not all settings are available on all servers or require a option to be purchased or installed.
Note: Not all of the settings are required for replay operation.
Channel Setup
The hardware channels can be set up in a number of ways, depending on the task you need the server to perform. These
configurations are applied to all the channels in a group (ChA-D, ChE-H, ChI-L) and can be used for simple background
video, keyed video, MultiScreen, Stereoscopic 3D, super slow motion, instant replay (2D), instant replay (3D), and
instant replay (super slow motion).
Note: The following table shows channel allocations for the first four channels on the server (ChA-D) but the remaining groups are
configured in the same way. The exception being those configurations that use more than 4 channels.
Table 1: Video-Only / Video+Key Modes
Mode Description
V V V V Four (4) background channel transports (no alpha). This is the setting to use for UHDTV1 operation.
VK V V One (1) keyer channel transport (video+alpha) and two (2) background channel transports. Channel
A carries the video and channel C carries the alpha.
VK V V (With dissolves) One (1) keyer channel transport (video+alpha) and two (2) background channel transports. Channel
A carries the video and channel C carries the alpha. This configuration also allows the two video (V)
channels to playout a Play List with mix transitions.
V V VK Two (2) background channel transports and one (1) keyer channel transport (video+alpha). Channel
B carries the video and channel D carries the alpha.
VK VK Two (2) keyer channel transports (video+alpha). Channel A carries the video and channel C carries
the alpha for the first key and channel B carries the video and channel D carries the alpha for the
second key.
Table 2: ISO / Replay Modes
Mode Description
ISO2 Two (2) 2D cameras are recorded to the same clip ID on channels A and B. Channels C and D are
the replay channels.
ISO3 Three (3) 2D cameras are recorded to the same clip ID on channels A-C. Channel D is the replay
channel.
ISO4 Four (4) 2D cameras are recorded to the same clip ID. There are no replay channels.
ISO4 Four (4) 2D cameras are recorded to the same clip ID on channels A-D. Channels E and F are
using for background channel transports. Channels G and H are replay channels. This configuration
requires all eight (8) channels.
ISO4 Four (4) 2D cameras are recorded to the same clip ID on channels A-D. Channels E (video) and
F (alpha) are using for a keyer channel transport. Channels G and H are replay channels. This
configuration requires all eight (8) channels.
ISO5 Five (5) 2D cameras are recorded to the same clip ID on channels A-E. Channel F is using for a
background channel transport. Channels G and H are replay channels. This configuration requires all
eight (8) channels.
ISO6 Six (6) 2D cameras are recorded to the same clip ID on channels A-F. Channels G and H are replay
channels. This configuration requires all eight (8) channels.
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Mode Description
ISO7 Seven (7) 2D cameras are recorded to the same clip ID on channels A-G. Channel H is the replay
channel. This configuration requires all eight (8) channels.
ISO8 Eight (8) 2D cameras are recorded to the same clip ID on channels A-H. There are no replay
channels. This configuration requires all eight (8) channels.
ISO9 Nine (9) 2D camera are recording to the same clip ID on channels A-I. Channels J-L are replay
channels. This configuration requires all twelve (12) channels.
ISO10 Ten (10) 2D camera are recording to the same clip ID on channels A-J. Channels K-L are replay
channels. This configuration requires all twelve (12) channels.
ISO11 Eleven (11) 2D camera are recording to the same clip ID on channels A-K. Channel L is the replay
channels. This configuration requires all twelve (12) channels.
ISO12 Twelve (12) 2D camera are recording to the same clip ID on channels A-L. There are no replay
channels. This configuration requires all twelve (12) channels.
Table 3: Multi-Screen Modes
Mode Description
2X VK A 2-wide MultiScreen video stream with alpha. The MultiScreen is a single channel transport used for
media files that are of a non-standard size (3840×1080).
3X VK + 2V A 3-wide MultiScreen video stream with alpha and two (2) background channel transports. The
MultiScreen is a single channel transport used for media files that are of a non-standard size
(5760×1080). This configuration requires all eight (8) channels.
3X VK + 1VK A 3-wide MultiScreen video stream with alpha and one (1) keyer channel transport. The MultiScreen
is a single channel transport used for media files that are of a non-standard size (5760×1080). This
configuration requires all eight (8) channels.
4X VK A 4-wide MultiScreen video stream with alpha. The MultiScreen is a single channel transport used
for media files that are of a non-standard size (7680×1080). This configuration requires all eight (8)
channels.
Table 4: Stereo 3D Modes
Mode Description
3D Modes
VV VV Two (2) background channel transports consisting of a left-eye and right-eye video stream for 3D
production. Channel A carries the left-eye and channel C the right-eye video stream for the first
channel transport and channel B carries the left-eye and channel D the right-eye video stream for the
second channel transport.
3D ISO2 Two (2) background channel transports consisting of a left-eye and right-eye video stream for 3D
production with two (2) replay channels. Channel A carries the left-eye and channel C the right-eye
video stream for the first channel transport and channel B carries the left-eye and channel D the right-
eye video stream for the second channel transport. Channel E carries left-eye and channel G the
right-eye video stream for the first replay channel, and channel F carries the left-eye and channel
H the right-eye video stream for the second replay channel. This configuration requires all eight (8)
channels.
3D ISO3 Three (3) background channel transports consisting of a left-eye and right-eye video stream for 3D
production with one (1) replay channel. Channels A,B,E carry the left-eye and channels C,D,G the
right-eye video stream. Channel F carries left-eye and channel F the right-eye video stream for the
replay channel. This configuration requires all eight (8) channels.
Table 5: Super Slow Motion Cameras Modes (The SSM option must be installed.)
Mode Description
SSM-2X ISO2 Three (3) 2-times slow motion channel transports with two (2) video links for each channel transport
and two (2) replay channels.
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Mode Description
SSM-3X ISO3 Two (2) 3-times slow motion channel transports with two (2) video links for each channel transport
and two (2) replay channels.
2X Super Slow Motion Camera One (1) 2-times slow motion channel transport.
3X Super Slow Motion Camera One (1) 3-times slow motion channel transport.
4X Super Slow Motion Camera One (1) 4-times slow motion channel transport.
6X Super Slow Motion Camera One (1) 6-times slow motion channel transport. This configuration requires all eight (8) channels.
8X Super Slow Motion Camera One (1) 8-times slow motion channel transport. This configuration requires all eight (8) channels.
To Configure the Hardware Channels
The number of hardware channels on your server depends on the hardware configuration you purchased.
1. Launch the Mira Config application.
You may be prompted to allow the program to make changes on the computer, click Yes.
2. Click the Channels tab.
3. Select the video processing mode and how you want the channels grouped.
4. Select the default alpha (key) output that is used on a VKA channel transport when no alpha channel is present in the
clip.
•Output BLACK on key output — the key (alpha) channel outputs a full frame of internally generated black.
•Output WHITE on key output — the key (alpha) channel outputs a full frame of internally generated white.
Use this selection if the output is going to a switcher as an auto-select key. The full-frame white alpha will force
the entire video image onscreen.
5. Click Apply.
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Video Formats
When working in 3G video formats, or outputting for UHDTV1, the available formats and number of channels depends
on the hardware you have installed in your server.
JPEG 2000 AVC-Intra DVCPRO HD
1080i 4/8* 4/8/12* 4/8*
1080p Not Supported 4/8/12* Not Supported
3G Level A Not Supported Supported Not Supported
3G Level B Supported Not Supported Not Supported
UHDTV1 0/1* 1/2/3* Not Supported
* Video channels supported by the 4-channel, 8-channel, and 12-channel servers.
UHDTV1 Support
To output a UHDTV1 video signal the video server requires at least 8 server channels for the JPEG 2000 video
processing board or 4 channels for the AVC-Intra video processing board.
When operating in UHDTV1 the server records and plays four (4) 3G video signals (quads) that make up the UHDTV1
video. You can preview all four streams at once from the Quad Viewer in a single down sampled 1080i output.
Note: The Replay Event and File Export features are not available for UHDTV1 at this time.
JPEG 2000
If your server has the JPEG 2000 video processor board, you require 8 video channels to operate in UHDTV1. In
UHDTV1 all 8 HD channels are converted into a single UHDTV1 channel transport (ChA). This single UHDTV1
channel transport can be used for playout or record operations.
AVC-Intra
If your server has the AVC-Intra video processor board, you require either 4, 8, or 12 channels to operate in UHDTV1.
The number of UHDTV1 channels depends on the number of HD channels the server has. Each UHDTV1 channel
transport can be used for playout or record operations.
•4-Channel ― all 4 channels are converted to a single (1) UHDTV1 channel transport (ChA).
•8-Channel ― all 8 channels are converted to two (2) UHDTV1 channel transports (ChA, ChB).
•12-Channel ― all 12 channels are converted to three (3) UHDTV1 channel transports (ChA, ChB, ChC).
To Configure the Video Format
The server can only operate in one video format at a time. All channel transports will play and record in the same format.
Note: Not all video resolutions and frequencies are compatible. Some selections will be grayed out if they are not compatible.
1. Launch the Mira Config application.
You may be prompted to allow the program to make changes on the computer, click Yes.
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2. Click the Video tab.
3. In the Video Reference Frequency area, select the frequency you want the server to operate in.
4. In the Video Resolution area, select the video resolution you want the server to operate in.
5. In the Video Reference Source area, select the type of input reference signal that the server is using. This is the
video signal that is connected to the Analog REF IN BNC on the back of the server.
Note: You should only use Free Run when the server is not receiving video from, or outputting video to, another device.
Important: If you select Tri-Level External Reference or Bi-Level External Reference with no valid reference signal
coming into the server, you will get corrupt video on all outputs.
Tip: Although there is only a single reference input to the server, each video processor board reports its reference independently.
Video Board 1# Reference applies to channels A-D, Video Board 1# Reference applies to channels E-H, and Video Board 3#
Reference applies to channels I-L.
6. In the 4K Composition Mode area (4K resolution only) select the UHDTV1 encoding method you want to use.
•Quad Split ― for UHD-QSD encoding.
•Interleaved 2SI ― for UHD-2SI encoding.
7. In the Horizontal Phase area, select a timing offset for the video output relative to the reference timing.
8. In the Net Video area, select whether the server can share clips with another servers on the same network (Enable
Network Video). All servers must have the same hardware and be operating in the same video format.
Tip: Clips from another server can be loaded and included in a local Play List. Clips are not copied between servers. The clip is
played across the network between servers. The network connection must be maintained to use the clip on a remote server.
9. Click Restart Mira. A confirmation dialog box is displayed.
10. Click Restart Mira to restart the server application and services with the new setting.
11. Click OK when the restart has completed to dismiss the window.
Video Router Setup
You can connect the server to an external router and control the sources feeding the server.
Note: The router must support the Evertz® Quartz or Probel SW-P-08 protocol.
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To Connect to a Video Router
You can change which destinations are coming into the server from the router, as well as which sources on the router are
routed to those destinations.
1. Launch the Mira Config application.
You may be prompted to allow the program to make changes on the computer, click Yes.
2. Click the Video Router tab.
3. In the Router Protocol area, select the protocol you want to use to communicate with the router.
•Probel SW-P-08 — select this option of your router uses the Snell Advanced Media® SW-P-08 protocol.
•Quartz — select this option if your router uses the Evertz® Quartz protocol.
4. In the Router Levels field, select the number of levels that the router is using.
5. In the Router IP Address field, enter the IP address of the router you want to control.
6. In the Router Port Number field, enter the port on the router you want to connect to.
7. Click Connect to Router to connect to the router.
8. In the Video Router Destinations area, select which destinations on the router are connected to each video
channel input on the server. This is the physical connection from one BNC to the other.
9. In the Change Router Sources area you can change which sources are being routed to the destinations that are
assigned to each video channel input on the server.
Tip: Router sources can also be changed in a replay event using the Control Surface.
10. Click Apply.
Audio Setup
You can select the number of audio tracks to record, which sources audio will use, and which audio channel to monitor
from the analog audio out headphone jack. The number of AES digital audio inputs and outputs depends on the model of
server you purchased.
To Configure the Audio Setup
Select the number of tracks to record and which tracks are sent to the headphones jacks.
1. Launch the Mira Config application.
You may be prompted to allow the program to make changes on the computer, click Yes.
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2. Click the Audio tab.
3. In the Audio Tracks area, select the number of audio tracks to record.
•2 track audio — record two tracks of audio.
•4 track audio — record four tracks of audio
•8 track audio — record eight tracks of audio. This option is not available when the server is operating in an SD
video format(525/480i or 625/576i).
•16 track audio — (software option) record sixteen tracks of audio. This option is not available when the server
is operating in an SD video format(525/480i or 625/576i).
4. In the Audio Tracks in an ISO Clip area, select the number of audio tracks to record per input channel when
recording in ISO mode.
5. In the Audio Muting Policy area, select how the audio output (AES, embedded, and analog audio out) is muted
during playback.
•Mute everything except 100% play speed and JOG STEP — audio is muted at all play speeds except 1×
(100%) and during single-frame jogging.
•Mute everything except 100% play speed. Mute JOG STEP — audio is muted at all play speeds except
1× (100%).
•Mute when speed is not in the range 85% through 115% of play speed — audio is muted at all play
speeds except in the range of 85% to 115% play speed.
•Mute when playback speed exceeds 200% play speed. — audio is muted only when play speed exceeds
2× (200%).
6. In the Analog Audio Monitor area, select the channel transport audio that you want to monitor on the analog
audio output headphone jack. Only audio tracks 1 and 2 are available on the analog audio output port.
7. Click Apply.
Audio Router Setup
There are two integrated audio routers built into the server. An input router that sends audio from an audio input to any
channel transport, and an output router that sends the audio from a channel transport to any audio output. The number
of audio inputs and outputs depends on the options you have installed in your server. Audio sources and destinations
include embedded audio and AES audio on the TASCAM® AES-59 DB25 ports on the back of the server.
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To Configure the Audio Router
The Audio Input Router tab allows you to set the audio tracks that get recorded into clips stored on the server and the
Audio Output Router tab allows you to set which audio is played from clips stored on the server.
1. Launch the Mira Config application.
You may be prompted to allow the program to make changes on the computer, click Yes.
2. Click the Audio Router tab.
Tip: If the audio routing on an input or output has been changed, a dot is shown next to the name on the tab.
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3. Click the Audio Input Router tab.
4. Click on the tab for the channel transport that you want to route audio tracks to.
5. In the ChX Recorder Track 1 row, select the source channel input (ChX Input) and the audio track (Track #)
from the input that you want to record on track 1 of the clip.
6. Repeat this step for all of the remaining recorder tracks.
Tip: Click NORMANIZE ALL ChX Input Routes to reset all the input audio tracks to their default recorder track assignment.
7. Click the Audio Output Router tab.
8. Click on the tab for the channel output in which you want to route audio tracks.
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