Wheatstone Corporation TV-1000 User manual

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The Wheatstone
Router Control System
Technical Manual
May 1998
TV-1000 Audio Consoles

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600 Industrial Drive, New Bern, NC. 28562
tel [phone] / fax [phone]
©1998 Wheatstone Corporation
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Table of Contents
1.0 SYSTEM OVERVIEW ........................................................................ 4
2.0 INSTALLATION ................................................................................. 5
2.1 CONSOLE INSTALLATION.....................................................................5
2.2 EVENT COMPUTER INSTALLATION.....................................................5
2.3 SMART SELECT SWITCH INSTALLATION ...........................................6
2.4 SYSTEM INTERCONNECTION ..............................................................6
2.5 HOUSE SWITCHER ................................................................................7
2.6 AUDIO CONNECTIONS..........................................................................8
2.6.1 STEREO LINE MODULE......................................................................8
2.6.2 MONO MIC/LINE MODULE..................................................................9
2.7 SYSTEM STARTUP ..............................................................................10
3.0 OPERATION ....................................................................................11
3.1 DEFINITIONS........................................................................................11
3.2 CONSOLE OPERATION ......................................................................14
3.2.1 INPUT CONFIGURATION .......................................................................17
3.3 EVENT COMPUTER OPERATION ......................................................18
3.3.1 INTRODUCTION .....................................................................................18
3.3.2 VIEWING AND EDITING EVENTS .........................................................22
3.3.3 CONFIGURING SOURCE INFORMATION............................................ 27
3.3.4 MAINTAINING FILES ..............................................................................31
4.0 HARDWARE CONFIGURATION .................................................... 38
4.1 SMART SELECT BUTTON MODULES................................................38
4.2 SMART SELECT BUTTON CONTROLLER.........................................39
4.3 SMART SELECT SWITCH MODULES ................................................39
4.4 SMART SELECT SWITCH CONTROLLER .........................................39
4.5 CONTROL SURFACE MODULES ........................................................40
4.6 DSC CONTROLLER..............................................................................40
5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................... 41
5.1 POWER PROBLEMS............................................................................41
5.2 COMMUNICATIONS PROBLEMS .......................................................41
5.3 OTHER PROBLEMS.............................................................................42
ADDENDA - ROUTER DEPENDENT TECH SHEETS:
CUSTOMER SUPPLIED COMPUTERS ....................................................43
DI-TECH SWITCHER..................................................................................44
BTS SWITCHER .........................................................................................46
UTAH SWITCHER.......................................................................................49
HORIZON SWITCHER ................................................................................53
SMS7000 SWITCHER .................................................................................56
ARTI INTERFACE .......................................................................................59
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ROUTER
CONTROL SYSTEM
PROGRAM
PREVIEW
7PM Nightly News7PM Nightly News
7PM Nightly News7PM Nightly News
7PM Nightly News
XMAS MassacreXMAS Massacre
XMAS MassacreXMAS Massacre
XMAS Massacre
STUDIO 7STUDIO 7
STUDIO 7STUDIO 7
STUDIO 7
Event Computer
SCROLL
SOURCE
123
VTR CAM NET
456
789
0
MO
FS REM STU
IN GRP SO
MODIFY
SAVE
NEW
DN UP
DN UP KEY
CH25CH25
CH25CH25
CH25
SCROLL
PREVIEW
PRE TAKE UNDO ARM
CHANNEL SOURCE
ENTERCLEAR
1.0SYSTEMOVERVIEW
TheWheatstoneTV-1000RouterControl
System provides automated control over
most of the audio switching in the console.
Smart Select buttons on the meterbridge
select1of8differentsourcestoprovidethe
inputsignalforitsassociatedInputmodule.
The actual switching of source audio is
doneinarackmountedSmartSelectSwitch
module (available for switching mono mic/
line or stereo line sources). A row of
alphanumeric displays above the fader
panels quickly shows the operator that the
right source has been selected. Within an
Input, Output, or Control module, most
switches are under the system control and
can be saved for recall at a later time. The
Smart Select buttons are also saved.
The System Access Panel, shown
to the left, gives the TV-1000
console operator access to the
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2.0INSTALLATION
This section describes the installation of the Wheatstone Router Control
System.
2.1 CONSOLE INSTALLATION
The Smart Select Buttons and the System Access Panel use a power supply
separate from that used by the rest of the console. This supply is available in a
failsafe version with two power supplies. Unpack the supply components and
mount the supplies in the equipment rack. Make sure that the power supply
switches are in the OFF position, and connect one end of the power cords to the
power supplies, and the other end of the cords to the AC supply.
A power supply cable connects the supply to the rear of the System Access
Panel. (Two cables are provided in the failsafe version.) Connect one end of the
cable with the single connector to the power supply output connector. The other
endofthesupplycablecannowbeconnectedtooneoftheconnectorsontherear
of the System Access Panel. If installing the second failsafe supply, connect it in
a similar manner, using the other connector on the rear of the System Access
Panel.NotethattheSmartSelectButtonbasketispoweredviaacableconnecting
a DB-15 connector on the basket to a DB-15 connector on the rear of the System
Access Panel.
Further connections to the console components of this system will be made at
a later point in the procedure.
A preliminary check can now be made by turning on the power supplies. The
SmartSelectButtonswill briefly light, and then go blank. The source displays will
allshowfourdots,whiletheSystemAccessPanelwillshow themessage “Router
CONTROL by WHEATSTONE!” in the preview and program windows. The
channel and source windows will remain blank, and the System Access Panel
LEDswillstayoff. Thepowersupply+5and+12indicatorswilllight. Afterverifying
correct operation, turn the power supplies off.
2.2 EVENT COMPUTER INSTALLATION
Unpack the Event Computer and mount it in the equipment rack. Connect one
endoftheline cordto thebackoftheEventComputerandtheother endto theAC
powersource. IftheEvent ComputerPOWER indicatorlights,pressthePOWER
switch to turn it off.
Unpackthecomputermonitor. Ifdesired,snaptheswivelbaseontothebottom
of the monitor. Place the monitor on the counter top where it will be used. Verify
that the video cable will reach to the VIDEO port on the back of the Event
Computer. Connect the monitor’s power cord to the AC power source. If the
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100 Ω
Female
DB-9
Connector
monitor power indicator LED at the lower right front corner of the monitor lights,
press the monitor POWER switch to turn it off. Connect the monitor video cable
to the VIDEO port at the back of the Event Computer.
Unpack the keyboard, plug it in, and place it in a convenient position on the
counter.
Further connections to the Event Computer will be made at a later point in the
procedure.
2.3 SMART SELECT SWITCH INSTALLATION
Unpack the Smart Select Switch rack cage. The unit contains the particular
configuration of mono and stereo switch boards that were ordered, plus a
controller board and one or two (if failsafe option purchased) power supplies.
Installtheunitintheequipmentrack. Unpackthepowersuppliesandinstallthem
in the equipment rack. Connect the power supply cord to the rear of the supply,
andconnecttheotherendofthecordtotheACpowersupply. Connectthecables
supplied between the power supplies and the cage. The unit will power up with
all LEDs off on the switch modules. The power supply LEDs will be on.
If your system includes two Smart Select Switch cages, install the second one
in the same manner.
When installation is complete, temporarily disconnect the cages from the AC
power supply.
2.4 SYSTEM INTERCONNECTION
To establish a communications link between the Event Computer and the
SmartSelect devices, several cablesmustbemade. In general, the linksrequire
ashielded,twistedpairofconductorsandoneadditionalconductor. Oneneatway
of accomplishing this is to use a cable with two shielded, twisted pairs, using any
oneoftheconductorsfromthesecondshieldedpairasthesingleconductor. The
first cable required is from the Event Computer to the first peripheral in the chain.
TheEventComputerendrequiresafemaleDB-25connector,whiletheperipheral
end requires a male DB-9 connector. The following chart indicates the required
connections:
DB-25 DB-9
28
14 3
44
59
7
6
20
13
19
22
23
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Female
DB-9
Connector
Female
DB-9
Connector
The remaining cables connect each peripheral in the chain to the next one.
TheyrequireamaleDB-9connectoroneachend. Thefollowingchartindicates
the required connections:
DB-9 DB-9
88
33
44
99
Usingthecablesdescribed,connectfrom the Event Computer COMM1 port to
one of the I/O ports on the first peripheral, and from the other I/O port of the first
peripheral to one of the I/O ports of the second peripheral, and so on until the last
peripheral is reached. Note that on all devices there is no difference between the
two I/O ports; either port may be used as an input, with the other port used as an
output.
2.5 HOUSE SWITCHER
Thedetailsofinterconnectingtothehouseswitcheraresystemdependent.See
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2.6 AUDIO CONNECTIONS
Using shielded, twisted pairs, connect the audio sources and destinations
together as required. The following charts indicate the audio I/O connections for
the Smart Select Switches.
2.6.1 STEREO LINE MODULE
Lower DB-25 Function
13
n/c
25 Channel 5 LT shield
12
Channel 5 LT low
24
Channel 5 LT high
11
Channel 5 RT shield
23
Channel 5 RT low
10
Channel 5 RT high
22
Channel 6 LT shield
9
Channel 6 LT low
21 Channel 6 LT high
8
Channel 6 RT shield
20 Channel 6 RT low
7
Channel 6 RT high
19
Channel 7 LT shield
6
Channel 7 LT low
18
Channel 7 LT high
5
Channel 7 RT shield
17
Channel 7 RT low
4
Channel 7 RT high
16 Channel 8 LT shield
3
Channel 8 LT low
15 Channel 8 LT high
2 Channel 8 RT shield
14 Channel 8 RT low
1
Channel 8 RT high
Upper DB-25
Function
13 n/c
25
Channel 1 LT shield
12
Channel 1 LT low
24
Channel 1 LT high
11
Channel 1 RT shield
23 Channel 1 RT low
10
Channel 1 RT high
22
Channel 2 LT shield
9
Channel 2 LT low
21
Channel 2 LT high
8
Channel 2 RT shield
20 Channel 2 RT low
7
Channel 2 RT high
19
Channel 3 LT shield
6
Channel 3 LT low
18
Channel 3 LT high
5
Channel 3 RT shield
17 Channel 3 RT low
4
Channel 3 RT high
16
Channel 4 LT shield
3
Channel 4 LT low
15
Channel 4 LT high
2
Channel 4 RT shield
14 Channel 4 RT low
1
Channel 4 RT high
Stereo Line Module
Upper DB-25
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DB-9
Function
5
n/c
9
n/c
4
n/c
8
output, LT shield
3
output, LT low
7
output, LT high
2
output, RT shield
6
output, RT low
1
output, RT high
2.6.2 MONO MIC/LINE MODULE
Stereo Line Module
Female DB-9
Connector
DB-9
Function
5
n/c
9
n/c
4
n/c
8
output, LT shield
3
output, LT low
7
output, LT high
2
output, RT shield
6
output, RT low
1
output, RT high
Mono Mic/Line Module
Female DB-9 Connector
Mono Mic/Line Module
Upper DB-25 Female
Connector
See the TV-1000 manual for the audio I/O connections to the console, and see
the appropriate equipment manuals for connection to the house switcher and other
equipment.
Upper DB-25
Function
13
n/c
25
Channel 1 shield
12
Channel 1 low
24
Channel 1 high
11
Channel 2 shield
23
Channel 2 low
10
Channel 2 high
22
Channel 3 shield
9
Channel 3 low
21
Channel 3 high
8
Channel 4 shield
20
Channel 4 low
7
Channel 4 high
19
Channel 5 shield
6
Channel 5 low
18
Channel 5 high
5
Channel 6 shield
17
Channel 6 low
4
Channel 6 high
16
Channel 7 shield
3
Channel 7 low
15
Channel 7 high
2
Channel 8 shield
14
Channel 8 low
1
Channel 8 high
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2.7 SYSTEM STARTUP
The following procedure can be used for an initial check of the system.
Reconnect the Smart Select Switch cages to the AC power source. Turn on the
Smart Select Button / System Access Panel power supplies. The TV-1000
console power supply must also be connected and turned on for this test. Press
thePOWERswitches onthemonitorandthe EventComputer. Thecomputerwill
go through a series of tasks that will take close to a minute before the program
starts. When the startup process is complete, the following things should have
occurred:
(1) the Smart Select Switch LEDs will light to indicate input selection
according to the information defining the first event in the
schedule (see sections on event editing and scheduling);
(2) the Smart Select Buttons will similarly light up according to the
event data;
(3) the Source Displays will indicate the alphanumerics assigned as
defaults for the first event;
(4) the System Access Panel program and preview windows will
display the title of the first event list;
(5) the channel and source windows will remain blank;
(6) the System Access Panel LEDs will remain off;
(7) the house switcher, if connected and in operation, will have
received commands to effect crosspoint selections based on the
event data;
(8) if this is the original power-up of the system, the console surface
switches will be set to select source 1 and stereo mode on all
inputs, with all other switches off—if the system has been run
previously, the console surface will be set as it was the last time
it was powered;
(9) the Event Computer monitor will display the opening screen.
In the event of problems, refer to the troubleshooting section of this manual.
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3.0 OPERATION
The following section describes in detail the functions and operation of the
WheatstoneRouterControlSystem. Somekeydefinitionsaregivenfirst,followed
by a description of operation from the console. Last, operation of the Event
Computer is described.
3.1 DEFINITIONS
Within a definition, a term written in UPPER CASE is one which is defined
elsewhere in this section.
DEFAULT-ThistermreferstotheinitialdataforanyEVENT. Eachaffected
channel is set up for a given source, 1 through 8, to be selected, and the
alphanumerics appropriate to that DEFAULT source are displayed.
DEFAULT (MODULE) INPUT - The module in a given position in the
console can affect the contents of the Source Display. A text file is used to
selectwhich oftheinputs of amoduleis thedefaultinput forthatmodule. If the
default input is selected, the Source Display follows the Smart Select Button
selection. If any other input is selected for that module, the display shows the
defaulttext for that input, as stored in thesamefile. Seethe section on INPUT
CONFIGURATION.
DUAL FUNCTION KEYS - To facilitate channel and source selection, the
WheatstoneSystemAccessPanelkeypad,keyszerothroughnine,aredouble
function keys. The first time, in the channel or source selection process, that
one of these keys is pressed, it is interpreted as the alpha prefix, such as “IN”
forchannelentryor“VT”forsourceentry. Whenthekeyispressedagainduring
selectionofthesamesource,thekeyrepresentsadigit. Thekeysarestamped
with both the digit and the channel or source prefix information.
EVENT - This term refers to any of a number of unique system setups. It is
analogous to the terms “program” or “show” in the case of live production.
EVENTCOMPUTER-ThisisthemaincontrollerfortheWheatstoneRouter
ControlSystem. It consists of a PC compatible, harddrive,3 1/2" floppy drive,
RS-485serialport,RS-232serialport,andVGA. AVGAmonitoranda101key
keyboard are included.
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EVENT LIST - As new events are added, they are stored on this list, which
is sorted according to the EVENT NUMBER.
EVENTNUMBER-AnumbergeneratedbythesystemwhenanewEVENT
is created to identify the event.
HOUSE SWITCHER - This term refers to any routing switcher provided by
a manufacturer other than Wheatstone Corporation, to which the Wheatstone
Router Control System will interface.
LIVE EDIT - This is the process of changing the setup for a single channel
without affecting the rest of the EVENT setup. A channel and source must be
selected. If the channel in question is connected to the HOUSE SWITCHER,
the new source is assigned to Smart Select Button # 8 for that channel. Since
channels not connected to the house switcher have a maximum of eight
sourcesavailabletothem,itiseasiertochangeoneofthesechannelsbysimply
pressing the appropriate Smart Select Button for that channel. Any changes
accomplished by this function are not remembered.
MATRIX ID - This term refers to the labelbywhich a source is known tothe
HOUSE SWITCHER.
PREVIEW - This function allows the user to check, or PREVIEW, the setup
for the next event in line (the PREVIEW EVENT), without affecting the status
of the current PROGRAM EVENT.
PREVIEW BY KEY - This is the process of selecting the next PREVIEW
EVENT by its EVENT NUMBER.
PREVIEW EVENT - This term refers to the EVENT that is next in line after
thecurrentevent. ThiseventinmaybeselectedusingtheSCROLLPREVIEW
orPREVIEWBYKEYfunctions. WhenanEVENTisTAKEN,thesystemisthen
set up for the event that was named in the preview window, that is, the
PREVIEW EVENT.
PREVIEW LOADING - This is the process of sending the data for the
PREVIEW EVENT to the SYSTEM ACCESS PANEL, the SMART SELECT
BUTTONS, and the SMART SELECT SWITCHES by pressing the PRE key.
This is done so that a take can occur as quickly as possible.
PROGRAMEVENT -ThistermreferstotheEVENTthatisthecurrent,“on-
air”event. Forexample,iftheprogramwindowreads“7PMNIGHTLYNEWS”,
then the system is set up for the news show that occurs at the 7 P.M. time slot,
as programmed by the operator.
SAVE - This function allows allows the user to save changes to the current
PROGRAM event, or to create a new event that is a copy of the current
PROGRAM event.
SCROLLPREVIEW-ThisistheprocessofselectinganEVENTtobecome
thenew PREVIEW EVENT. The upkeyselects items later intheEVENT LIST
(events having a higher EVENT NUMBER), while the down key selects items
earlier in the EVENT LIST (events having a lower event number).
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SCROLL SOURCE - This is one method of selecting a new source for
assignment to a channel when doing a LIVE EDIT. The up key selects items
laterintheSOURCELIST,whilethedownkeyselectsitemsearlierinthesource
list.
SMARTSELECTBUTTON-Themodules,locatedintheTV-1000console,
that enable the console operator to select a new source for an input channel.
The sources are predefined for each EVENT, and may represent sources
available from the SMART SELECT SWITCHES or from the HOUSE
SWITCHER, depending on which type of source is connected to the module’s
corresponding console channel. Each module has eight buttons, allowing
selectionof one of eight sources for each module. Ifthemodule represents an
output from the house switcher, any inputs available to the switcher for that
switcher output may be preassigned to one of the Smart Select Buttons.
Additionally, button 8 of a house switcher channel can be assigned “on the fly”
by using the LIVE EDIT function. Communications from the EVENT COM-
PUTERtotheSmartSelectButtonisestablishedthroughaSmartSelectButton
Controller module.
SMARTSELECTSWITCH-Thisisoneofuptoeighteenmodulescontained
in a separate rack mount cage. There are two module types available: the
stereo line module and the mono mic/line module. Each module is a 1 of 8
source selector, with LEDs to indicate the source selected. Communications
fromtheEVENTCOMPUTERtotheSmartSelectSwitchisestablishedthrough
a Smart Select Switch Controller module, located to the right of the last Smart
Select Switch module in the cage. A system may employ one or two Smart
Select Switch cages.
SOURCE DISPLAYS - These are four digit, 5X7 dot matrix, alphanumeric
displays, located in a row above the fader modules. The exact number of
displaysisdependentonconsolesize,numberofmodules,anddesirednumber
of display positions, but generally would include one display at each input
position,and possibly afewat auxiliary positions. Theinformationdisplayed is
the name of the current source, in the case of input channels, but is not limited
to this use. The display contents are defined in the EVENT definitions. The
system is capable of having different display contents for each Smart Select
Buttonassociatedwiththatchannel. Inthecaseofconsolepositionsthatdonot
haveSmartSelect Buttons, only one display word is madeavailableperevent.
The contents of group and output displays may be changed from the System
Access Panel.
SOURCE LIST - This is a list, in alphanumeric order, containing all of the
source names available for display in the SOURCE DISPLAYS. Included are
sources specifically related to the HOUSE SWITCHER, as well as general
sources available for all other channels. The list also includes MATRIX ID
information. Thislistcanbeeditedbytheuser;seethesectiononCONFIGUR-
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SYSTEM ACCESS PANEL - This is a module in the TV-1000 console that
enables the console operator to call up a predefined group of source assign-
ments, also known as an EVENT, and to perform limited editing of the event
data. The module contains display WINDOWS to show the names of the
current PROGRAM and PREVIEW events, as well as channel and source
informationusedduringaLIVEEDIT. ThemodulealsohasfourLEDindicators
toshowthestatusofvariousmodulefunctions,andatotaloftwentyfourkeypad
switches for function selection and data entry.
TAKE - This is the process of changing the system setup from the one
definedbythecurrentPROGRAMEVENTtotheonedefinedbythenextevent
in line, the PREVIEW EVENT. The preview event then becomes the new
PROGRAM EVENT.
UNDO - This function is the opposite of TAKE, and allows a chance to
recover from a premature or erroneous EVENT take. For example, assume
eventAisthePROGRAMEVENTandeventBisthePREVIEWEVENT. Atake
makes event B the program event. An UNDO would then make event A the
program event and event B the preview event once again. There is only one
level of UNDO. If UNDO has been done and a subsequent take has not been
done, the UNDO function will do nothing.
WINDOWS-TheSystemAccessPanelhasfourdisplaywindows,oneeach
for channel, source, preview, and program. The program window shows the
titleoftheEVENTforwhichthesystemiscurrentlyconfigured,andthepreview
window shows either the title of the current PROGRAM event, or the title of an
event that has been selected for PREVIEW. When performing a LIVE EDIT,
the channel window shows the name of the channel for which the source is to
be altered, and the source window shows the name, and MATRIX ID, if
applicable, of the new source being selected.
3.2 CONSOLE OPERATION
INITIALCONDITIONS-Inordertodescribetheoperationofthesystem,we
must start with a known condition. The assumption, unless otherwise noted,
is that the last operation performed was a TAKE. Therefore, the program
window contains the name of the program event, the preview window also
contains the name of the program event, the Source Displays contain the
default alphanumerics for the program event, the Smart Select Buttons are lit
accordingto thedefaultdata fortheprogram event,theSmart SelectSwitches
aresetaccording to the default datafortheprogramevent, the house switcher
has received the default data for the program event, and the console surface
switchesaresetaccordingtothedatafor theprogram event. Thechannel and
source windows are blank, and the System Access Panel LEDs are off.
PREVIEWING AN EVENT - After first selecting an event for preview by
scrolling or by key (see below), pressing the PREPRE key on the System Access
Panelinitiates a PREVIEW. The Source Displays will showthesource names
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NOTE: Inthesectionsthat
follow, reference to control
buttons and keys on the
RouterControlPanelandthe
Event Computer keyboard
will always be printed in out-
line type. That is, if a button
or key under discussion has
the legend “ENTER” printed
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for the preview event. These displays will be flashing, as will the preview
windowdisplay,to indicate that the systemisinthe preview mode. This allows
theoperator tocheckthe sourcenamesof thepreviewevent withouttakingthe
event. PressingPREPREagainwillexitfromthepreviewmode. Itisnotnecessary
to exit from the preview mode before performing another function; this will be
done automatically.
TAKING AN EVENT - To prevent accidental takes, the ARMARM key must be
pressed to arm the take function. Press ARMARM and the ARM LED will flash,
indicatingthatthepanelisreadytoactonatake(oranundo). ThenpressTAKETAKE
when you are ready, and the take process will occur, updating the Source
Displays, the preview and program windows, the Smart Select Switches and
Buttons, the console surface switches, and the house switcher, and turning off
theARMLED. IfTAKETAKEisnotpressed,theARMLEDwillgo outafter aboutten
seconds,indicatingthatthesystemisnolongerreadytoperformatakeorundo.
UNDOING AN EVENT - Should the operator take an event prematurely, or
take the wrong event, press ARMARM and UNDOUNDO. This will return the system to
itsstatuspriorto thelast take,with thelastprogrameventbeingonceagainthe
currentprogramevent,andthelastpreviewevent(theonejusttaken)becoming
the preview event once again. As in the take process, the ARM LED begins
flashingwhenARMARMis pressed,andgoesoff when UNDOUNDOispressed,orwhen
the arm timeout occurs.
PREVIEWSCROLL -Therearetwowaysof selectingan eventfor preview.
One way is to use the preview scroll keys. The key ("UP") will select the
nexteventintheeventlist,anddisplayitsnameinthepreviewwindow. Thekey
may be pressed repeatedly to advance through the event list to the desired
event, or the key may be held down, allowing the program to scroll through the
list on its own. The key ("DOWN") works in a similar manner. Please note
that changing the previewed event means that any preview data loaded to the
SourceDisplaysbypressingthe PREPREkey is nolongervalid. Oncethedesired
previewevent isselected,press thePREPREbutton. After aslightdelay, whilethe
new preview data is loaded, the preview mode is entered, and the new data is
now ready for use. If this is not done, the new data will still be loaded when the
ARMARMkey is pressed prior to the next take. If PREPREis not pressed, and TAKETAKE
is pressed immediately after ARMARM, the take will be delayed while the data is
being loaded.
PREVIEWBYKEY-Thesecondwayofselectingaprevieweventotherthan
the next one in line is to use the KEYKEYkey. To use this feature, you must know
the unique event number for the event in question. To learn how to determine
the event number you need, please see the section describing the Event
Computeroperation. Asanexample,supposeyouhaveaneventcalled“FUND
RAISER” that has an event number of 142. To call this event up for preview,
press KEYKEY. The KEY LED will flash. The preview window display changes to
promptyouforthethreedigiteventnumber. Usethenumerickeypadabovethe
left side of the preview window to enter the digits 1, 4, and 2. If the number
requiredislessthan100,youonlyneedentertwodigits,oronedigitfornumbers
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belowten. Afterenteringtherequireddigits,pressENTERENTERonthekeypad.The
preview window will now show the title of the desired event, and the KEY LED
will stop flashing. As noted in the above section (PREVIEW SCROLL), you
should use PREPREto make sure the data for the new preview event is loaded to
avoid delays at take time.
SMART SELECT BUTTONS -The Smart Select Buttonsareprovidedas a
wayofquicklyselectinga newsourceforagivenchannelwithoutchangingthe
source assignedto anyotherchannel. When aneventissetup withtheEvent
Computer,the primary sourceforeach channelissetup asthedefaultsource.
This means that when an event is taken, the Smart Select source selected as
the default source is the one that will be connected, via the Smart Select
Switchesorthehouseswitcher,totheinputofthatchannel. Thealphanumerics
for that same source will be displayed in the Source Display above the fader,
if the corresponding module's default input has been selected, and the
corresponding Smart Select Button indicator will light. When the operator
wants to select one of the other seven available sources, it is only necessary
topushtheappropriatebutton. TheSmartSelectSwitchorhouseswitcherwill
update, the new button indicator will light, and the Source Display will update,
depending on the input selected on the corresponding module.
LIVE EDIT - For channels connected to the house switcher, the live edit
function provides a way of selecting a source other than the ones defined for
Smart Select Buttons 1 through 8 for that channel in the event data.
CHANNEL SELECT - Assume that a new source is to be assigned to
channel 36 of the console. Press the dual function key IN/7IN/7. The channel
display shows “IN”. Press the 33key, and the display changes to “IN3”. Press
the 66key and the display changes to “IN36”. Press ENTERENTERand the display
flashes, indicating a valid channel entry. If an error is made prior to pressing
ENTERENTER,pressCLEARCLEARandstartover.IfENTERENTERispressedandthentheerror
is discovered, press CLEARCLEARthree times, then start over.
SOURCE SELECT - Assume that VT51 is the source to be assigned to the
channel. Press the dual function key VTR/1VTR/1. The Source Display will show
“VT”. Press the 55key and see “VT5”. Press the 11key and see “SnnnVT51”,
where“nnn”isathreedigitmatrixidcodeforthehouseswitcher. PressENTERENTER
and the display flashes, indicating selection of a valid source. CLEARCLEARcan be
used, as above, to allow reentry after errors. If the source is one that is not in
a group whose prefixes are found on the dual function source keys (11through
66),thentheSCROLLSOURCEkeysmustbeusedtoscrollthroughthesource
list to find the appropriate source name. Even if the source is one that can be
selectedusingthedualfunctionkeys,thescrollfunctioncanoptionallybeused
to select that source.
TAKE THE SELECTION - Once a valid channel and source have been
selected,presstheSAVESAVEkey. Thechannelandsourcewindowsstopflashing.
The source selected has now been assigned to Smart Select Button 8 for that
channel. When the operator is ready, Smart Select Button 8 is pressed to
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complete the source assignment. The house switcher will update, as will the
Source Display. If the house switcher uses substitute names for sources, the
Source Display will show the name tallied by the house switcher.
The live edit feature can also be used to change the alphanumerics of the
Source Displays at the group and output positions. Use the appropriate dual
function key to start the channel selection process, and use the SCROLL
SOURCE keys to find the desired alphanumeric.
SAVINGCHANGESTOANEVENT-ThekeysequenceMODIFYMODIFY, SAVESAVE,
will save the current status of the console, including console surface switches
and Smart Select Buttons, to the current program event. Any changes made
using the live edit feature will not be saved.
CREATING A NEW EVENT - The key sequence NEWNEW, SAVESAVE, will save
thecurrentstatusoftheconsoletoanewevent. Atemporarynameisassigned
to the new event, and displayed in the program window. The temporary name
will be of the format "Event Number nnn" where nnn is the next available event
number. Thenamemaybechangedfromthecomputerkeyboard. Instructions
todothis are foundinthesection VIEWING AND EDITINGEVENTSunderthe
subtitle CHANGING THE EVENT TITLE.
3.2.1 INPUT CONFIGURATION
Aconfigurationfile,DSC-CHAN.CFG,isusedtoindicatewhichinputforagiven
module on the console is wired to the Smart Select System, or to the House
Switcher. Thisinputisconsideredthedefaultforthatmodule,andthecorresponding
Source Display contents will follow the Smart Select Button for that channel. If a
differentinputisselected,the Source Display will display alternate information as
stored in the file.
The following paragraphs describe the file format and give instructions on how
to alter the factory configuration.
Here are some typical lines from the file:
Ø 1> ØØ
>X>
Ø
>
Ø 5> Ø 1> I
>1>INP1>INP2>INP3>INP4>
Ø 6> Ø 2> I
>2>INP1>INP2>INP3>INP4>
16>12>M>EXT1>EXT2>EXT3>EXT4>AUX1>AUX2>AUX3>AUX4>AUX5>AUX6>
AUX7>AUX8>MST1>MST2>SUB1>SUB2>SUB3>SUB4>SUB5>SUB6>
SUB7>SUB8
The first line is for a channel that does not have a display. The " Ø 1" indicates
that the information is for the module at position 1 in the console. The " ØØ "
indicates that the channel is not mapped to a Smart Select System channel. The
"X"indicatesthatthe position doesn't have a display. The " Ø "indicatesthatthere
are no default inputs, or none that need to be considered. This description can
apply to any module that has no external inputs or to any position that has no
display. The ">" characters are used to delineate the line into fields for easier
reading on the screen or on paper.
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On the second line, the " Ø 5" indicates that the information is for the module at
position5 intheconsole. The " Ø 1"indicates thatthechannel ismappedto Smart
Selectchannel1,correspondingtotheinputIN Ø 1ineventlistingsdisplayedwhen
using the program's event editing feature. The " I " indicates that the module is an
input module. The "1" indicates that input 1 of this module is wired to follow the
SmartSelect Buttons. If the module has input 2selected,theSource Display will
indicate "INP2", if input 3 is selected the display will be "INP3", and if input 4 is
selected the display will be "INP4". If the desired text is less than 4 characters,
it must be padded with spaces to be exactly 4 characters in length.
Line 3 is only slightly different in effect than line 2. If input 1 is selected, the
display will be "INP1", while if input 2 is selected, the display will follow the Smart
SelectButtons. Note thatthisline appliestothe moduleinconsole position6and
is mapped to Smart Select channel 2 (IN Ø 2).
The fourth line shows how to handle a monitor module in position 16 if the
position also has a display. Since the monitor module has 24 inputs, this line is
longer than the previous lines, to show the alternate display text for all 24 inputs.
Note that only 1 character is used to indicate the default input. Use "A" for input
10, "B" for input 11, etc.
To edit the file, any text editor may be used, as long as it has a text-only mode
so that no text formatting information is added to the file. The editing should be
done while the Event Computer is not running its program. Best results are
obtainedbyhavingthetexteditorinoverwritemode. Thefactory-providedfilewill
have the file lines in numeric order according to console position. Do not change
this order. To change the default input number, position the text editor's cursor
at the appropriate location and type the desired designation. Use a zero for a
channelthathasadisplaybutnoSmartSelectButtons. Ifusingalettertoindicate
aninputhigherthan9,useuppercaselettersonly. Donotuseaninputdesignation
higher than the number of inputs available on the module. When typing new
displaytext,alwaysuseexactlyfourcharacters. Anyprintablecharactersmaybe
used, including the ">" character.
Before editing this safe, save a copy. If you experience any problems with the
edited file, at least you have a usable file as backup.
3.3 EVENT COMPUTER OPERATION
3.3.1 INTRODUCTION
TheEventComputerservesasthemastercontrollerfortheWheatstoneRouter
ControlSystem,aswellastheuserinterfaceforcreating,editing,scheduling,and
maintainingevent data. Thissection containsadetailedexplanationof theEvent
Computer functions and operation.
INSTALLATION - The Event Computer is shipped with the required
softwareinstalled,andtheuserwillnotnormallyneedtodeal with this subject.
There are, however, two exceptions. First, any future software updates will
requireinstallation; details, of course,wouldbeprovided at that time. Second,
inthe event ofcatastrophicfailure, suchasharddisk failure,thesoftwaremust
be reinstalled after the hardware repairs have been made. The system is
shippedwiththedisksanddocumentationforthe operatingsystem. This must
be installed first, following the instructions provided. Since the Wheatstone
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install program will overwrite the operating system AUTOEXEC.BAT and
CONFIG.SYS files, choose the operating system install options that leave the
choices up to the install program. When the operating system installation is
complete,puttheECOM1000installdiskinthefloppydriveandtypeA:INSTALL
to begin. The procedure is automatic, and requires no user input to run to
completion. Consult the factory if any install problems occur.
BACK UP YOUR FILES - SincetheECOM1000install program overwrites
allevent,source,andutilityconfigurationfiles,makesureyoubackupyourdata
periodically. See details in the section on MAINTAINING FILES.
THE ECOM1000 PROGRAM - The ECOM1000 program is a multitasking
program, having the ability to perform more than one operation at a time. This
allows one operator to perform routine event editing and scheduling while a
second operator can be working the console. Certain restrictions to multitask-
ingapplyduringfilemaintenance. SeethesectiononMAINTAININGFILESfor
details.
TASKPRIORITY-Theprioritytaskhandledbytheprogramistheoperation
of the console System Access Panel, Smart Select Buttons and Switches,
consolesurfaceswitches,andtransmissionofcommandstothehouseswitcher.
The System Access Panel keys, the Smart Select Buttons, and the console
surface switches are constantly interrogated, allowing operator input to be
acted upon quickly. During the idle times between these interrogations and
actions, the Event Computer keyboard is interrogated, and this operator input
is then also acted upon.
SPECIAL KEYS - The program makes use of several control keys for its
operation. These will be designated as, for example, Ctrl-VCtrl-V, or Ctrl-EnterCtrl-Enter, in
the instructions. The first example is entered by holding down either CtrlCtrlkey
(therearetwoofthemonthekeyboard)whilepressingtheVVkey. Inthesecond
example, press EnterEnterinstead of the VVkey. The program makes use of other
special keys, too. The EscEsckey is used to cancel an operation; use this if you
have started to do something, but have decided for some reason not to finish
it. Among function keys F1F1through F12F12, F1F1is used in the program. The TabTab
key is used, as are the CommaComma, InsertInsert, DeleteDelete, HomeHome, EndEnd, Page UpPage Up, and
Page DownPage Downkeys, the fourarrowkeys, forup,down, left,andrightmovement,
and the Backspace key. The function of this last key is NOT the same as the
left arrow key previously mentioned, so take care not to confuse the two. The
numeric keypad, at the right side of the keyboard, has keys whose function
depends on the status of the Num LockNum Lock key; these keys should not be used
unless you become familiar with the way they work relative to the Num Lock
function. In any event, their use is not required.
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HELP SCREENS -
Theprogram providesageneral purposehelpscreen,availableat anytime
bypressingtheF1F1key. Iftheuseriscurrentlyinthefilemaintenancefunctions,
F1F1providesasecondhelpscreenthatdealsspecificallywithfilemaintenance.
General Help Screen
File Maintenance
Help Screen