Imagine Communications Nexio 2.1 Ingest Control Manager User Guide
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User Guide
Nexio® Ingest Control Manager
2.1
12/12/2016
Nexio® Ingest Control Manager 2.1 User Guide
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Contents
About This Guide ................................................................................................... 9
Intended Audience ................................................................................................................................... 9
Writing Conventions ................................................................................................................................. 9
Unpacking/Shipping Information ........................................................................................................... 10
Unpacking Imagine Communications Nexio Products ....................................................................... 10
What’s New in this Release .................................................................................................................... 10
Protect Servers ................................................................................................................................... 10
Virtual Subclip/Digitizing File Agency Fields ....................................................................................... 11
Customized Screen Layout ................................................................................................................. 11
Overall Server View IDs ...................................................................................................................... 11
Four Server Domains .......................................................................................................................... 11
Server View and VTR Mark In and Mark Out ..................................................................................... 11
Timecode Re-stripe ............................................................................................................................ 11
VTR Fast Cue ....................................................................................................................................... 11
X75 Proc Amp ..................................................................................................................................... 11
Router View Take/Done Command.................................................................................................... 12
EventBase Upgrades ........................................................................................................................... 12
ICM Architecture .................................................................................................. 13
Installation Information .......................................................................................................................... 13
Software Updates ............................................................................................................................... 13
ICM Specifications .................................................................................................................................. 14
Network Connections ......................................................................................................................... 14
Communication Ports ......................................................................................................................... 15
Router Connections ............................................................................................................................ 15
Proc Amp Timing ................................................................................................................................ 15
Time Reference .................................................................................................................................. 16
Planning an Installation .......................................................................................................................... 16
ICM File Structure ................................................................................................................................... 17
ICM System and User Settings ........................................................................................................... 17
Restoring Factory Settings .................................................................................................................. 17
Device Server LLM .............................................................................................................................. 18
Backing up ICM ....................................................................................................................................... 18
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Device Server LLM ............................................................................................... 19
Communication Settings ........................................................................................................................ 19
Default Settings .................................................................................................................................. 21
Network Settings .................................................................................................................................... 22
Closing the Device Server LLM ............................................................................................................... 23
VTR Test .................................................................................................................................................. 23
Router Configuration ........................................................................................... 25
Configuring Sources ................................................................................................................................ 25
Configuring Destinations ........................................................................................................................ 26
Adding Icons ........................................................................................................................................... 27
Administrative Settings ........................................................................................ 29
General Settings ..................................................................................................................................... 29
MediaBase Colors ............................................................................................................................... 29
EventBase Colors ................................................................................................................................ 30
Durations ............................................................................................................................................ 30
Maximum Server Record Duration ..................................................................................................... 31
Maximum Crash Record Duration ...................................................................................................... 32
Low Time Remaining Warning............................................................................................................ 32
EventBase Kill Days ............................................................................................................................. 33
Special Screen Layout Names ............................................................................................................. 33
Force All IDs Upper Case .................................................................................................................... 33
Auto Load Last EventBase At Boot ..................................................................................................... 33
External Controller Settings ............................................................................................................... 34
Application UDP ID ............................................................................................................................. 34
Video Standard ................................................................................................................................... 34
Server Record Termination Warning .................................................................................................. 35
Font Display ........................................................................................................................................ 35
Network Card Settings ............................................................................................................................ 36
Server Settings ........................................................................................................................................ 37
Network Settings ................................................................................................................................ 38
Protect Settings .................................................................................................................................. 38
Router Settings ................................................................................................................................... 39
Server Compression Settings .............................................................................................................. 39
Domain Settings ................................................................................................................................. 39
VTR Settings ............................................................................................................................................ 40
DPS 475/575 Settings ............................................................................................................................. 42
Finding the DCN and IP Addresses ..................................................................................................... 42
Configuring a DPS 475/575................................................................................................................. 42
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Storing Proc Amp Defaults ................................................................................................................. 44
X75 Settings ........................................................................................................................................ 44
Router Settings ....................................................................................................................................... 45
Monitor Tab ........................................................................................................................................ 46
External Controller Settings .................................................................................................................... 47
Configuring Server Controls ............................................................................................................... 47
Configuring VTR Controls ................................................................................................................... 49
Configuring Router Controls ............................................................................................................... 50
Configuring Proc Amp Controls .......................................................................................................... 50
Nexio Settings ......................................................................................................................................... 51
MediaBase Filter Settings ....................................................................................................................... 52
Virtual Subclip/Digitizing Text File Import Settings ................................................................................ 54
User Management .................................................................................................................................. 55
Special Screen Layouts ........................................................................................................................... 56
Getting Started .................................................................................................... 57
Starting ICM ............................................................................................................................................ 57
Logging On .............................................................................................................................................. 57
Main Screen Overview ............................................................................................................................ 58
ICM Toolbar ........................................................................................................................................ 59
Customizing Your Work Area ............................................................................................................. 59
Status Monitoring ................................................................................................................................... 60
Overall Server View ............................................................................................................................ 60
Overall VTR View ................................................................................................................................ 60
Remaining Server Space ..................................................................................................................... 61
MediaBase ........................................................................................................... 62
Loading and Updating MediaBase .......................................................................................................... 63
Using MediaBase Domains ................................................................................................................. 63
Organizing MediaBase ............................................................................................................................ 63
Sorting MediaBase ............................................................................................................................. 63
Filtering MediaBase ............................................................................................................................ 64
Working with Media ............................................................................................................................... 64
Loading a Clip ..................................................................................................................................... 64
Changing a Clip ID ............................................................................................................................... 65
Deleting a Clip ID ................................................................................................................................ 66
Using Server Channels ......................................................................................... 67
Server Timecode Window ...................................................................................................................... 67
Server Timecode Menus ..................................................................................................................... 68
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Search Dial .............................................................................................................................................. 69
Audio Level Monitors ............................................................................................................................. 70
Adjusting Audio Levels ....................................................................................................................... 70
Selecting a Server Channel ..................................................................................................................... 71
Using Fast Cue ........................................................................................................................................ 72
Working with Clip IDs ............................................................................................................................. 73
Adding an ID ....................................................................................................................................... 73
Recording to an ID .............................................................................................................................. 75
Loading an ID ...................................................................................................................................... 76
Trimming an ID ................................................................................................................................... 76
Protecting an ID .................................................................................................................................. 77
Editing ID Information ........................................................................................................................ 77
Timecode Re-Stripe ............................................................................................................................ 78
Adding Subclips....................................................................................................................................... 79
Adding a Subclip ................................................................................................................................. 79
Segmenting ............................................................................................................................................. 80
Server Segmenting Timecode Menus................................................................................................. 81
Adding a Virtual Subclip ..................................................................................................................... 82
Updating a Virtual Subclip .................................................................................................................. 83
Opening and Importing Virtual Subclip Lists ...................................................................................... 84
Deleting Virtual Subclips .................................................................................................................... 84
Creating Real Subclips ........................................................................................................................ 85
Time Zone Segmenting ........................................................................................................................... 86
Time Zone Segmenting and Batch Digitizing ...................................................................................... 86
Working with Videotape Recorders ..................................................................... 87
Search Dial .............................................................................................................................................. 87
VTR Timecode Window .......................................................................................................................... 88
VTR Timecode Menus ......................................................................................................................... 88
Selecting a VTR ....................................................................................................................................... 89
Using Fast Cue ........................................................................................................................................ 89
Digitizing ................................................................................................................................................. 90
Digitizing Timecode Window Menus .................................................................................................. 91
Adding a Virtual Clip ............................................................................................................................... 92
Updating Clip Information .................................................................................................................. 93
Deleting Clips ...................................................................................................................................... 94
Digitizing a Virtual Subclip ...................................................................................................................... 94
Status While Digitizing ........................................................................................................................ 96
Saving Batch Digitizing Files ............................................................................................................... 96
Opening Batch Digitizing Files ............................................................................................................ 96
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Using Proc Amps .................................................................................................. 97
Proc Amp Parameters ............................................................................................................................. 97
Proc Amp View ....................................................................................................................................... 98
Audio Level Control ............................................................................................................................ 98
Proc Amp Small View.......................................................................................................................... 98
X75 Proc Amp View ............................................................................................................................ 98
Selecting a Proc Amp .............................................................................................................................. 99
Using Routers ..................................................................................................... 100
Router Overview ................................................................................................................................... 100
Using the Routers ................................................................................................................................. 100
EventBase .......................................................................................................... 102
EventBase Overview ............................................................................................................................. 102
EventBase Toolbar ............................................................................................................................ 102
Loading an EventBase ....................................................................................................................... 103
Updating Eventbase ......................................................................................................................... 103
Filtering the EventBase ..................................................................................................................... 104
Working with Events ............................................................................................................................. 104
Adding Events ................................................................................................................................... 105
Updating Events ............................................................................................................................... 107
Deleting Events ................................................................................................................................. 108
Event Problem (Alarms) ................................................................................................................... 108
Scheduling Devices ............................................................................................................................... 108
Enabling a Device ............................................................................................................................. 109
Scheduling Server Channels ............................................................................................................. 109
Scheduling VTRs ............................................................................................................................... 113
Scheduling Proc Amps ...................................................................................................................... 114
Scheduling Routers ........................................................................................................................... 116
Scheduling Alarms ............................................................................................................................ 117
Using the NXEC-400 External Controller ............................................................ 118
Installing the NXEC-400 ........................................................................................................................ 118
Connecting the NXEC-400 ................................................................................................................ 118
Controller Buttons and Functions ........................................................................................................ 119
Server Commands ............................................................................................................................ 119
VTR Commands ................................................................................................................................ 119
Router Commands ............................................................................................................................ 120
Proc Commands ............................................................................................................................... 121
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Troubleshooting RS-422 Control ........................................................................ 122
SMPTE Comtrol Rocket Port Settings ................................................................................................... 122
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About This Guide
About This Guide
About This Guide provides an overview of this guide, describes guide conventions, and tells you where to look for specific information. This section also gives you important information on unpacking and shipping your Imagine Communications product.
This guide introduces and describes procedures for installing and using Nexio® Ingest Control Manager version 2.1.
Note: If the information in the release notes shipped with your product differs from the information in this guide, follow the instructions in the release notes.
Intended Audience
This guide is intended for users installing and operating Nexio® Ingest Control Manager (ICM).
The guide can be divided into two broad sections:
Section One: ICM Administration. The first part of the guide gives instructions on installation and administrative functions such as creating users, setting up routers, and configuring the system sources and destinations. A good understanding of the control flow is recommended. It is recommended that this section be reserved for program administrators.
Section Two: Using ICM. The rest of the guide provides instructions on using ICM for day-to-day functions. This part gives an overview of ICM features and gives instructions on using the EventBase and using manual controls of ICM. A thorough knowledge of the broadcast equipment controlled by the ICM is highly recommended before you begin using the ICM software. This section is recommended for those using ICM on a daily basis.
Writing Conventions
This guide uses the following writing conventions.
Convention
Bold
Italics
CAPS
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Definition
Indicates dialog box, property sheet, field, button, check box, list box, combo box, menu, submenu, window, list, and selection names.
Indicates e-mail addresses, names of books and publications, and first instances of new terms and specialized words that need emphasis.
Indicates a specific key on the keyboard, such as ENTER, TAB, CTRL, ALT,
DELETE.
Indicates variables or command-line entries, such as a DOS entry or something you type into a field.
Indicates the direction of navigation through a hierarchy of menus and windows.
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Convention Definition
About This Guide hyperlink Indicates a jump to another location within the electronic document or elsewhere.
Internet address Indicates a jump to a Web site or URL.
Note: text Indicates important information that helps to avoid and troubleshoot problems.
Indicates important information that if not followed can result in damage to the equipment or other property.
Caution text
Indicates information that if not followed can result in personal injury or loss of life.
Warning text
Unpacking/Shipping Information
Unpacking Imagine Communications Nexio Products
All Imagine Communications Nexio products have been carefully inspected, tested, and calibrated before shipment to ensure stable and trouble-free service.
1. Check the equipment for any visible damage that may have occurred during transit.
2. Confirm that you have received all items listed on the packing list.
3. Contact your Imagine Communications dealer if any item on the packing list is missing.
4. Contact the carrier if any item is damaged.
5. Remove all packaging material from the product and its associated components before you install the unit.
What’s New in this Release
This section gives a brief overview of the new features in this manual.
Protect Servers
The protect servers feature provides redundant records on two domains from a single record start. This is performed with dual records across domains as well as basic playback. For more information, see
Protect Settings (on page 38).
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Virtual Subclip/Digitizing File Agency Fields
About This Guide
When you import virtual subclip files you can now add additional Agency meta-file information. For
more information, see Virtual Subclip/Digitizing Text File Import Settings (on page 54).
Customized Screen Layout
You can now customize your screen layout, as well as create up to four pre-defined layouts. You can also
name your customized screen layout. See Special Screen Layouts (on page 56).
Overall Server View IDs
Four Server Domains
Four server domains are now fully supported. This feature allows you to span 16 server channels over
more than one domain. For more information, see Domain Settings (on page 39) and Using MediaBase
A new Domain Tree View enables you to view all domains. This view also assists in organizing the
MediaBase to find IDs by filters, agencies, the ID starting character, duration, and more.
Server View and VTR Mark In and Mark Out
In both the Server View and the VTR View you can now cue to the Mark In and Mark Out points by holding the SHIFT key down while clicking the IN and OUT buttons.
Timecode Re-stripe
This feature enables you to set a current clip’s timecode start. To re-stripe a clip’s timecode in the server channel timecode window, click Mark, then click Re-stripe. For more information, see Timecode
VTR Fast Cue
Fast Cue allows you to enter a timecode to immediately move the VTR to a desired location. For more
information, see Using Fast Cue (on page 72) and Using Fast Cue (on page 89).
X75 Proc Amp
ICM now supports the X75 processing amplifier (proc amp). We have added manual X75 control similar to the proc amp control in previous versions. ICM can recall saved presets in the X75 with EventBase for
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Router View Take/Done Command
The Router View now includes a Take/Done button. The Take/Done command applies the new routing
then closes the router view. For more information, see Using the Routers (on page 100).
EventBase Upgrades
In EventBase, you can disable the auto load last EventBase file. For more information, see Loading an
You can now create similar events to an existing event by using the Insert Events button. With the Insert
Events button, you do not need to re-enter the same event information when creating a new event.
Also, EventBase automatically suggests times as you insert an Event. For more information, see Inserting
In addition, you can sort EventBase by scheduled record times or any other field by clicking on the desired field header.
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ICM Architecture
ICM Architecture
This chapter gives an overview of components and instructions for planning and installing ICM. This chapter also gives ICM specifications, detailed requirements for network connections, communication devices, and device synchronization.
The Nexio® Ingest Control Manager (ICM) system consists of three applications:
ICM Client. The main application is the ICM client, which is discussed in the second half of this
manual. See Getting Started (on page 57 ).
Device Server. The Device Server is server-based software that allows communication to flow from the network to serial devices. The Device Server software can control up to 32 communication ports simultaneously. The current standard hardware configuration supports 16 RS-422 ports and 1
RS-232 port. See Device Server LLM (on page 19).
Router Configuration Utility. The Router Configuration Utility is an application that is run during initial set up and can be ran as changes are made to the routers. See Router Configuration (on page
Installation Information
ICM hardware ships with a System Wiring and Configuration Diagram that details site-specific information about the installation of your system. Refer to the System Wiring and Configuration
Diagram for hardware installation instructions.
ICM software is pre-installed on your hardware components. For system requirements information, see
ICM Specifications (on page 14).
Software Updates
From time to time, updates to ICM and its components are available. Updates contain new features and improvements to ICM. Updates to the Device Server contain support for new routers and improvements to the software that controls devices connected to ICM.
Always follow the upgrade instructions that come in the release notes of an update. The following upgrade instructions are intended for systems running versions 1.02 or greater. If you are running
Version 1.00, you must upgrade to version 1.02 before upgrading to this version.
To upgrade ICM:
1. Exit all applications, including ICM and the Device Server software.
2. Make a backup copy of the ICM folder, located at C:\Program Files\ICM\.
3. Insert the ICM CDROM into the machine.
4. Run the ICM installation executable Setup.exe.
5. Follow the instructions in the installer.
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6. Start the Device Server and Ingest Control Manager and verify that the version displayed in the about screen of Ingest Control Manager displays version 2.1.
The upgrade is now complete.
ICM Specifications
The following section gives specifications for ICM, including the number of channels, VTRs, routers and
Proc Amps that can be used. This section also gives important information about minimum system requirements, network connections, communication ports, and Proc Amp timing.
ICM specifications:
Maximum 16 Nexio server channels controlled via ethernet connection.
Maximum 16 serial-controlled devices (including VTRs and Routers) with the following protocols:
Sony serial protocol for VTRs: ICM supports VTRs that support the Sony protocol.
Harris routers (all makes and models)
Probel routers (General Remote Control Protocol)
Sony routers (Cart +)
GVG routers (GVG-7000)
BTS routers (ASCII)
Pesa routers (CPU Link Protocol #1)
N-Vision routers (NV9000)
Maximum 16 proc amps controlled through Ethernet, including DPS 475, DPS 575, and X75 proc amps.
Network Connections
The ICM hardware is equipped with two Ethernet connections:
The first connection has been factory-set to connect to the Nexio Ethernet switch.
The second network connection may go to the Ethernet switch of the proc amps.
Note: ICM has a factory default IP address of 192.168.90.131. It is recommended that you do not change this IP address unless required.
Although some routers are capable of connecting through Ethernet, ICM communicates with all routers
through serial communications ports (see Communication Ports (on page 15)).
Note: To maintain reliable network connections, it is crucial that you do not connect any Nexio server equipment to any other network hardware. The Nexio network must remain isolated at all times.
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Communication Ports
ICM Architecture
Videotape Recorder Connections
All connections made to videotape recorders (VTRs) should be made with high-quality, dual-pair, independently-shielded cable.
ICM uses the standard Sony 9-pin protocol for communication with all VTR brands and models. The female connectors provided on the serial port expander are configured to the SMPTE standard and allow for a 9-pin male to 9-pin male straight cable.
Note: The IconMaster RS-422 interface is hard-configured for DTE. However, the connector is a 9-pin female, which is normally DCE. Since the ICM is DTE, you may need to build a crossover cable.
Router Connections
ICM supports the following routers and their corresponding protocols:
Harris (all makes and models)
Probel (General Remote Control Protocol)
Sony (Cart +)
GVG (GVG-7000)
BTS (ASCII)
Pesa (CPU Link Protocol #1)
N-Vision (NV9000)
Router connections vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. Consult the manual that came with your router.
Note: Do not install additional communication ports on your system without consulting Imagine
Communications. Nexio serial ports have optimized performance. Conflicts and possible system failure may result if additional ports are installed.
Proc Amp Timing
Every input must have a timed signal applied that is exactly referenced to the black reference on the back of each server. This is true whether the channel is used for ingest or not. The black reference should be wired with an equal distance of cable from the reference source to each server.
Each ingest channel must use Serial Digital Interface (SDI Nexio VR-400 series) or composite (Nexio
VR-300 series) proc amps. In an editing suite environment, the use of an SDI from a VTR to a non-linear editor (Nexio VR-400 series) provides a good source, assuming the VTR is referenced and the input to the non-linear editor is timed to the back of the server.
CAUTION
Failure to use a proc amp on each ingest channel will result in a range of problems throughout your entire system.
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Source SDI proc amps do not provide adequate protection unless the following conditions are met:
Every source that can be routed to a server channel has a proc amp.
The router has been restricted not to accept other sources.
The SDI sources are referenced and timed to the back of the server.
Tip: Timing should be verified at the back of the server channel by temporarily removing the reference and input cables and applying them to a waveform monitor for timing.
You must time your proc amps exactly to the reference applied to the back of the server, whether you are using composite or SDI. If you are using Nexio servers, it is highly recommended to place a proc amp just upstream of the server inputs that will be ingesting.
CAUTION
Do not use Composite-to-SDI DA cards. The use of composite to SDI DA cards that do not have on-board synchronizers will corrupt your system and result in having to re-digitize every ID because they add about three lines of delay.
Time Reference
The Nexio® Ingest Control Manager maintains a locked clock with the Nexio servers. No external time reference is required within ICM. It is recommended to lock your Nexio servers to your facility’s time reference to ensure ICM executes events at the proper time.
Tip: If you experience time or date jumping, ensure that all automatic time updates on the computer have been turned off.
Planning an Installation
Before installing Ingest Control Manager it is recommended that you plot all hardware that ICM will be controlling to get a general idea of the best physical location for the server.
When planning your ICM installation, consider the following system requirements:
Adequate cooling
VGA, keyboard and mouse location
USB dongle access
External controller access
Distance and type of serial link to the routers
Distance to the VTRs
RS-422 control capabilities on VTRs
Distance to the Nexio Ethernet switch for server control
Distance to the proc amp’s Ethernet switch
Distance to quality control monitoring station
Speaker (optional) location and distance
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ICM Architecture
ICM File Structure
This section gives file locations for user and router settings, and gives instructions on re-setting the factory defaults.
ICM System and User Settings
The ICM software is contained in a single executable file called Icm.exe. This file is all that is required to run the ICM client after its installation.
Two configuration files are used to store all of your settings:
Icm.ini
. ICM stores all application settings in the configuration file Icm.ini. If Icm.ini becomes corrupted or if you want to restore factory settings, you can delete the configuration file
Icm.ini. On the next launch of the application, the default factory settings will be used. This file is created when settings are saved.
User.ini
. ICM stores all user settings in a separate configuration file called User.ini. Similarly to Icm.ini, you can remove User.ini to restore the factory settings and remove user settings. ICM recreates the file when new user settings are saved.
Tip: You can send the configuration file to Imagine Communications for troubleshooting purposes.
Restoring Factory Settings
You can restore your system to factory settings if you encounter system problems and are instructed to do so by Imagine Communications Customer Support. Use the following instructions to restore factory settings.
Note: You should back up the folders C:\Program Files\ICM and C:\Program Files\DS_LLM.
If you restore these folders after returning to factory settings, configuring ICM for your company will be quick and simple.
To restore factory settings:
1. Back up Icm.ini by making a copy and saving the copy to a new location.
Icm.ini is located in the same directory as Icm.exe. The default directory for both files is
C:\Program Files\ICM.
2. Delete Icm.ini.
ICM will now launch into factory mode. Once any setting is saved the Icm.ini file will be created.
Tip: To log in after deleting User.ini, enter the user name System with no password.
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Device Server LLM
ICM Architecture
The Device Server LLM uses a single executable called Ds_llm.exe. The device server settings are stored in a configuration file called Ds_llm.ini. These two files are required after a Device Server
LLM installation.
Note: The Device Server LLM will start in factory mode if the file Ds_llm.ini does not exist.
Backing up ICM
It is recommended that you back up your ICM system folders. With backup files, you can easily restore your settings, customization, and preferences if you need to do so.
Tip: To back up your system, copy the entire folders located at C:\Program Files\ICM and
C:\Program Files\DS_LLM. Ensure these copies are stored on media that will not be corrupted by system malfunction or by user error.
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Device Server LLM
Device Server LLM
The Device Server Lower Level Module (LLM) is an independent software server that bridges the gap between the network and serial devices. The ICM client communicates over internet protocol (IP) to all hardware devices.
ICM uses direct and indirect communication with devices. Direct communication is made to IP-ready devices such as the Nexio servers and proc amps. Indirect communication is sent over IP to the Device
Server LLM application for translation to serial devices such as routers, VTRs, and GPIs.
Similar to the Nexio Lower Level Module, the Device Server LLM functions as the hardware controller for
ICM. The Device Server LLM can manage IP communication for thirty-two simultaneous clients.
The Device Server contains the following functions:
Communication Settings (on page 19 )
The Device Server LLM has required configurations for proper operation. Use the Device Server LLM user interface to configure communication and network ports.
To start the Device Server LLM, double-click the DS_LLM icon on the desktop. The Device Server LLM startup screen appears. If no errors occur when Device Server LLM starts, the application starts in a minimized display. If an error occurs, a message appears.
Note: Do not close the Device Server when using ICM if you intend to control a VTR or router. If you attempt to use ICM without Device Server, the VTRs and routers will not function.
Communication Settings
ICM can configure devices on up to 32 communication ports, but can enable only 16 devices at a time.
Each port must be configured to the specific device it will be controlling.
Note: If you select more than 16 ports as Hardware Enabled, a port conflict can occur.
To configure communication settings:
1. In the Settings menu, click Communication Ports.
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The device server communication port settings window displays.
Device Server LLM
Figure 2-2 Device Server LLM Communication Port Settings
2. Switch to the tab of the port that you want to configure.
3. Enter the following information in the communication port tab:
Hardware Enabled. Determines if the port is active or not. If checked, the Device Server LLM opens the port upon the start of the program. If unchecked, the port is ignored.
Tip: You can create alternate configuration settings for devices in tabs 17-32. Uncheck Hardware
Enabled until you wish to use these settings.
Note: To prevent errors at the start of the program, only the ports available within your system should be checked.
Port Settings. The port settings area determines the format of the serial communication to the device. These settings must match the serial parameters of the device being connected. See
Default Settings (on page 21 ) for the default port settings.
Baud Rate. The speed of the serial link.
Parity. The type of parity, if any, that is used.
Data Bits. The size of the data byte.
Stop Bits. The number of stop bits to identify the end of a byte.
DTR Enabled. Enables the Data Terminal Ready (DTR) line during communications. A DTR signal indicates that the computer is ready to accept incoming transmission.
RTS Enabled. Enables the Request To Send (RTS) line. An RTS signal requests permission to transmit data.
Tip: In most cases these lines are not needed. Enable (check) DTR and disable (un-check)
RTS.
On SMPTE RS-422 connections DTR and RTS lines are not present. For all RS-422 devices, you must enable (check) DTR and disable (un-check) RTS.
DTR and RTS lines are usually only used with older non-Imagine Communications routers and will likely not be needed by your equipment. However, if the DTR and RTS lines are needed they are available on the RS-232 connector.
Review your router documentation if you are unable to get your router working using a simple RS-232 cable (pins 2,3 and 5).
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Broadcast Equipment. This area assigns the type of equipment that will be assigned to the communication port.
Type. The type of broadcast equipment that is connected to this port. The available choices include VTR and Router.
ID #. Identifies each device to the network clients. This ID number corresponds to the number used in the client configurations. Every ID # field must be unique for any given type or an error will occur when attempting to save the settings.
For example, you set a VTR in ICM to control VTR #3. In the Device Server, in the Type field select "VTR", and in the ID# field select "3".
Protocol. As you select different types of equipment under Type, the selections in Protocol change. Communication between ICM and the Device Server LLM uses a proprietary protocol. This protocol is translated in the Device Server LLM to the manufacturer’s protocol.
Note: If you do not see the protocol required to communicate with a given device, contact the factory for additional information.
4. Click Save.
5. Restart the Device Server LLM.
Changes made will not take effect until the Device Server LLM software is restarted.
Default Settings
Routers
The following default settings are used for Imagine Communications routers.
Imagine Communications Router Default Settings
Port Setting
Baud Rate
Data Bits
Parity
Stop Bits
Default
9600 (some routers use 38400)
8
None
1
Note: If you are operating non-Imagine Communications routers, refer to your router's manufacture manual for settings.
VTRs
The following default settings are used for VTRs.
VTR Default Settings
Port Setting
Baud Rate
Data Bits
Default
38400
8
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Parity
Stop Bits
Odd
1
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Network Settings
Similar to the ICM software, the Device Server LLM software can communicate with up to four networks simultaneously. This feature allows you to isolate networks when client applications are utilizing the
Device Server LLM resources from different networks. In most cases, only a single network connection is required.
The network settings window allows you to configure the Device Server LLM to know which ports are available for communication. Network settings is divided into four tabs, one for each network card.
To configure device server network settings:
1. In the Settings menu, click Communication Ports.
The Network Settings window displays.
Figure 2-3 Device Server LLM Network Settings
2. Select the network card you wish to configure.
3. Enter the following information in the network card tab:
IP address. Enter the IP address of the network card in the Device Server. This address is preset from the factory at 192.168.90.131. You do not need to change this setting unless your network IP scheme is different.
Port#. The port number is factory-fixed at 890.
4. Click Save.
5. Restart the Device Server LLM.
Change will not take effect until the Device Server LLM software is restarted.
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Closing the Device Server LLM
Device Server LLM
If you attempt to shut down the Device Server LLM, a warning appears. When the Device Server LLM is closed, all equipment connected to the server will not have network access.
Figure 1: Figure 2-4 Device Server LLM Close Warning
The Device Server LLM can be restarted with the ICM software running. The ICM application will not be able to use the Device Server LLM resources while the Device Server LLM is being restarted but will restore automatically when the Device Server LLM is started again.
VTR Test
The VTR Status window troubleshoots VTR configurations. The VTR Status window gives status and basic control of VTRs.
To verify the connection of a VTR:
1. Set the VTR to Remote mode.
2. In the Test menu, click VTR Test.
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The VTR Status window displays. Two-way serial communication to the VTR can be verified by the appearance of 00:00:00;00 in the appropriate VTR timecode box. If the timecode does not appear, ensure that the VTR is turned on.
Figure 2-5 VTR Status window
3. Insert a tape into the VTR that you are testing.
4. Click Play on the port associated with the desired VTR device.
The timecode displays when the VTR connection is correct.
5. Click Stop.
6. Click Done.
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Router Configuration
The Router Configuration utility assigns all sources and destinations in ICM to localize the router sources and destinations within ICM to your unique router configuration. ICM can control eight routers.
To launch the Router Configuration utility:
1. Navigate to the Router Configuration utility in the ICM directory C:\Program Files\ICM.
2. In the ICM folder, double-click the RTR_CONFIG.exe file.
The ICM Router Configuration utility window displays.
Figure 3-1 ICM Router Configuration Utility
3. Select the router you wish to configure.
4. Configure sources as needed (see Configuring Sources (on page 25)).
5. Configure destinations as needed (see Configuring Destinations (on page 26)).
6. Click Save.
The utility checks for conflicts before saving the data. If a conflict occurs on any of the eight routers, a message will appear with details about the conflict. The software will not save the data until all conflicts have been resolved.
7. Click Done.
Configuring Sources
The Sources (Inputs) tab allows you to configure the router inputs.
To configure a source:
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1. Select a record number (green number in the top right). A record number is a place holder and not necessarily a source.
Tip: A total of 1024 records can be assigned.
The Details for the selected record appear so that you can configure the selected source.
2. Enter the following information into the Details area:
Show This Source. Select this box to make the source visible throughout ICM.
Tip: To hide a source, deselect this box.
Icon. Select an icon to be associated with the source from the available list of icons. See Adding
Icons (on page 27 ) to add additional icons.
Source Description. This is a description of the source and provides additional information to the operators.
Physical Router Input #. Select the physical input number that the source is applied to on the back of the router.
Physical Router Input Label. This area provides for a short description of the source.
Some routers cannot be switched by physical input and output numbers. These routers require the controller to send a router label. The router input label is required to exactly match the label in the router configurations. For best results, match this field to that shown on the routing panels. Refer to your router manual for more information.
Active Levels. It is recommended that you leave all levels checked. Some routers allow for multiple levels to be controlled individually. If this source is not applied to all levels and you require that not all levels be changed, then de-select the levels that you do not want switched.
3. Click Save.
Configuring Destinations
The Destination (Outputs) tab works similar to the Sources (Inputs) tab.
To configure a destination:
1. Select a record number (red number in the top right). The record number is a place holder and not necessarily a destination.
Tip: A total of 1024 records can be assigned.
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The Details information is now accessible for configuring the destination.
Router Configuration
Figure 3-2 ICM Router Configuration Utility — Destination (Outputs) tab
2. Enter the following information into the Details area:
Show This Destination. Select this box to make the destination visible throughout ICM.
Tip: To hide a destination, deselect this box.
Icon. Select an icon to be associated with the destination from the available list of icons. See
Adding Icons (on page 27 ) to add additional icons.
Destination Description. This is a description of the destination and provides additional information to the operators.
Physical Router Output #. Select the physical output number that the source is applied to on the back of the router.
Physical Router Output Label. This area provides for a short description of the destination.
Some routers cannot be switched by physical input and output numbers. These routers require the controller to send a router label. The router output label must exactly match the label in the router configurations. For best results, match this field to that shown on the routing panels.
Refer to your router manual for more information.
3. Click Save.
Adding Icons
You can add customized icons so sources and destinations in your router display to give the user more information about the servers, devices, and programs they are using.
Note: If you use customized icons, ensure that you create secure backup copies of each icon. If, in the future, your ICM system must be restored to its default settings, these icons could be lost. If the icons are lost, any event using a router with customized icons may fail.
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To add an icon:
1. Close the Router Configuration utility.
2. Navigate to C:\Program Files\ICM\ICONS\.
The icons folder shows all factory-supplied icons and any added icons.
Router Configuration
Figure 2: ICM Icons Folder
3. Copy the new icon to this folder.
The icon is now available to the Router Configuration program and will display as an options the next time the utility is started.
Note: Factory-installed icons should not be removed or replaced from this directory or problems may occur because these files are registered to ICM in the registry.
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Administrative Settings
The Settings menu is used to configure the system from factory default. This menu can be accessed by administrators.
The settings made in this chapter are applied and saved to the ICM configuration file Icm.ini.
Note: Settings for General Purpose Interface (GPI) devices are planned for a future release.
General Settings
General settings are used to configure overall settings for ICM, including display colors, default durations, external controller settings, and maximum VR record duration. General settings are configured in the General Settings window.
Tip: You can access the General Settings window by clicking General Settings in the Settings menu when you are logged on as the administrator.
MediaBase Colors
The administrator can select the colors of different ID types as they appear in the MediaBase.
To configure the MediaBase colors:
1. In the Settings menu, click General Settings.
2. Click the MediaBase Colors tab.
Figure 3: General Settings — MediaBase Colors
3. Click Change next to the ID type you wish to modify.
A color wheel displays.
4. Select the desired color.
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5. Click Apply and Save.
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EventBase Colors
The administrator can select the colors for the status of different events in the EventBase.
To configure the EventBase colors:
1. In the Settings menu, click General Settings.
2. Click the EventBase Colors tab.
Figure 4: General Settings — EventBase Colors
3. Click Change next to the event status you wish to modify.
A color wheel displays.
4. Select the desired color.
5. Click Apply and Save.
Durations
The durations settings are options presented to the ICM operator when they are creating clips. The administrator can edit the duration choices to suit the station.
The administrator can edit two types of durations:
Default Durations in Drop Down Lists. A list of times that display for the ICM operator. These times
allow the operators to quickly select frequently-used durations. See Adding an ID (on page 73 ) for
use of default durations.
Server Segmenting Split Durations. These five durations are the split times presented to the
operator when splitting an ID in the segmenting form. See Segmenting (on page 80) for use of
segmenting split durations.
To configure the Durations settings:
1. In the Settings menu, click General Settings.
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2. Click the Durations tab.
Administrative Settings
Figure 5: General Settings — Durations Settings
3. Enter the durations used most frequently in the Default Durations In Drop Downs and Server
Segmenting Split Durations areas.
4. Click Apply and Save.
Maximum Server Record Duration
The administrator can restrict the maximum duration that an operator can schedule a record on a single ID.
This feature allows you to limit the maximum record length. When performing an open-ended record, the clip will end when it reaches its maximum record duration. This helps avoid filling up the entire raid set by mistake.
For instructions on performing an open-ended record, see Adding an ID (on page 73).
To configure the Maximum Server Record Duration setting:
1. In the Settings menu, click General Settings.
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2. Click the Other tab.
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Figure 6: Other Settings — Maximum Server Record Duration
3. Select the desired duration from the Maximum Server Record Duration list.
4. Click Apply and Save.
Maximum Crash Record Duration
The maximum crash record duration is the longest period that can be backed up by a crash record. You can set a maximum crash record duration through the Settings — Other tab.
To set a maximum crash record duration:
1. In the Settings menu, click General Settings.
2. Click the Other tab.
3. Enter the desired duration in the Maximum Crash Record Duration list.
4. Click Apply and Save.
Low Time Remaining Warning
The low time remaining warning displays an indicator on the main toolbar when the time remaining on a domain is below the time specified in this setting. ICM updates the status for this warning every 30 seconds.
To configure the Low Time Remaining warning:
1. In the Settings menu, click General Settings.
2. Click the Other tab.
3. Select a warning time in the Low Time Remaining Warning list.
4. Click Apply and Save.
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EventBase Kill Days
Administrative Settings
The Default EventBase Kill Days setting in the General — Other tab allows you to set the defaults that display on the EventBase’s Add and Update Event forms.
To create EventBase Kill Day defaults:
1. In the Settings menu, click General Settings.
2. Click the Other tab.
3. In the Default EventBase Kill Days field, enter the default number of days. The Kill Days value is the number of days a clip ID can remain on the server before being flagged for removal.
4. Click Apply and Save.
Special Screen Layout Names
When a screen layout is saved using the Save Special Screen Layout option on the Settings menu (see
allows the administrator to change this number to a meaningful name.
To name a special screen layout:
1. On the Settings menu, click General Settings.
2. Click the Other tab.
3. In the Special Screen Layout Names area, type a name in the appropriate screen number box.
4. Click Apply and Save.
Force All IDs Upper Case
When enabled, all IDs that you type are forced to upper case regardless of the "Caps Lock" status on the keyboard. If disabled, the "Caps Lock" key controls the case of the IDs that you type.
To enable or disable Force All IDs Upper Case:
1. On the Settings menu, click General Settings.
2. Click the Other tab.
3. In the Force All IDs Upper Case area, select Enable or Disable.
4. Click Apply and Save.
Auto Load Last EventBase At Boot
When enabled, the EventBase file that was used last automatically loads and starts to execute when the
ICM program is launched. If disabled, no EventBase file loads when the ICM program is launched.
To enable or disable Auto Load Last EventBase at Boot:
1. On the Settings menu, click General Settings.
2. Click the Other tab.
3. In the Auto Load Last EventBase At Boot area, select Enable or Disable.
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4. Click Apply and Save.
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External Controller Settings
The external controller setting on this tab enables the device and determines its port. For more information about the NXEC-400 controller, its installation and functions, see Using the NXEC-400
External Controller (on page 118).
To define the port for an external controller:
1. In the Settings menu, click General Settings.
2. Click the Other tab.
3. In External Controller Settings, select Enable.
4. Select the desired port from the drop-down list. for more information on the ports to use for the
external controller, see Connecting the NXEC-400 (on page 118).
5. Click Apply and Save.
Application UDP ID
Every application that communicates to servers must have a unique UDP ID. If this ICM client is the only application communicating with servers, leave this selection in the default mode, UDP1.
In large server environments multiple ICM servers may be used. In such cases, each ICM server should be assigned a unique UDP number. Use the following instructions to apply a unique UDP ID to ICM.
To apply a unique application UDP ID code:
1. In the Settings menu, click General Settings.
2. Click the Other tab.
3. Select the desired code from the Application UDP ID Code list.
4. Click Apply and Save.
Video Standard
The video standard, NTSC or PAL, is usually defined during ICM installation and server configuration.
You can also define the video standard in then General Settings — Other tab.
To apply the video standard for ingest:
1. In the Settings menu, click General Settings.
2. Click the Other tab.
3. Click the preferred video standard, NTSC or PAL.
4. Click Apply and Save.
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Server Record Termination Warning
Administrative Settings
The Server Record Termination Warning allows you to select whether you want to receive a warning message if the action you are going to perform would terminate the recording that is in progress.
To enable or disable the Server Record Termination Warning:
1. On the Settings menu, click General Settings.
2. Click the Other tab.
3. In the Server Record Termination Warning area, select Enable or Disable.
If the Server Record Termination Warning checkbox is checked, you will receive a warning message before the recording is terminated.
If the Server Record Termination Warning checkbox is unchecked, you will not receive a warning message before the recording is terminated.
4. Click Apply and Save.
Font Display
The administrator change the font display for the server and VTR timecode windows, data entry (for clip
IDs and descriptions), and the EventBase and MediaBase displays.
Note: ICM is configured to use default fonts and sizes. It is recommended that you do not change font display settings unless required. Changing font display may cause problems.
To change the font display:
1. In the Settings menu, click General Settings.
2. Click the Fonts tab.
Figure 7: General Settings — Fonts
3. Click Change Font next to the display you wish to modify.
The Font settings dialog box displays.
4. Select the following information in the Font settings dialog box:
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Font Style
Size
Script
5. Click OK.
6. Click Apply and Save.
Administrative Settings
Network Card Settings
The Nexio® Ingest Control Manager is designed to work on systems with up to four network cards. This feature allows you to isolate different systems or different types of devices on multiple networks. In most cases only one network card is installed and should be set to the same IP address as in the Device
Server settings (see Network Settings (on page 22)).
Note: It is recommended that you restart the ICM application if any changes have been made to network card settings. For ICM to access the hardware, each network card that is attached must have an
IP address entered into the corresponding IP address field.
To configure the Network Card settings:
1. In the Settings menu, click Network Card Settings.
The Network Card Settings window displays.
Figure 8: Network Card Settings
2. Enter the network card IP addresses in the Card Address box.
The default IP address for network card 1 is 192.168.90.131.
Tip: If your system is utilizing only a single network card, you can leave the remaining fields blank.
3. Click Apply and Save.
When an IP address is keyed into the field, ICM attempts to utilize the card when the program starts. If the network connection is not plugged into a network port an error displays.
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Administrative Settings
The administrator changes the server settings through the Server Settings window. Server settings are broken down in to 16 tabs, each representing a single server channel. The 16 channels in ICM can be assigned to server channels on a channel-by-channel basis.
If you have a four-channel server, you can limit the channels that ICM can access. Channels that are not assigned to ICM cannot be monitored or controlled from ICM. This configuration is ideal when you have playback and ingest in a single video sever.
To configure the server settings:
1. In the Settings menu, click Server Settings.
The Server Settings window displays.
Figure 9: Server Channel Settings
2. Enter the following information into the Server Settings window:
Label. The label that appears throughout ICM to identify the server channel.
Key Lock. This selection prevents the server channel from being controlled from the Server view.
Check the key lock for channels that require only monitoring from ICM and are controlled elsewhere.
3. Enter Network Settings. See Network Settings (on page 38) for setting definitions.
4. Enter Protect Settings. See Protect Settings (on page 38) for setting definitions.
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5. Enter Router settings. See Router Settings (on page 39) for setting definitions.
6. Click Apply and Save.
Administrative Settings
Network Settings
Apply the following settings to the server channel:
Network Card. The network card in ICM that is connected to the Nexio server.
IP Address. The IP address of the Nexio server. Each server must have an unique IP address. Each
Nexio server follows the same IP structure: 192.168.90.X.
Tip: In most cases this is the same IP address that is used in the Device Server: 192.168.90.131.
Port #. The port number is factory fixed at 331.
Codec Type. Defines the codec as standard definition (SD) or high definition (HD).
Codec Function. Configures the codec function: play/record, play only, record only. This setting should be set to match your codec’s capabilities.
Channel #. Assigns the channel to be controlled on the server. Codecs 1-6 are supported.
Domain. Designated the domain which this server belongs to. ICM supports up to four domains running simultaneously.
Every server channel is required to belong to one of four domains. The server’s IP subnet must match on all matching domains. The first three digits of each domain’s IP address must be unique from any other domains.
Protect Settings
Protect settings create redundant records on two domains from a single record spot.
With protect settings, you can add dual record and dual playback abilities to the server channel configuration. Dual record and playback performance can be spanned over domains. This allows simultaneous record or playback on a domain’s A and B sides.
Protect Settings include:
Protect Server. Use to select a protect server channel. The protect server channel is the channel that tracks the main channel that is configured in the tab.
Record Protect. Use to define the protect recording option for the protect server selected. The available options are:
Off. No protect when main channel goes into record.
On All. Protect channel will also go into record when the main channel goes into record.
On EventBase Only. Protect only EventBase recordings. All other types will not be protected.
On Server View Only. Protect only recordings started in the Server View. All other types will not be protected.
On Digitize View Only. Protect only recordings started in the Digitize View. All other types will not be protected.
On Server and Digitize Views. Protect recordings started in the Server View and the Digitize
View. All other types will not be protected.
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Review Protect. Use to define the protect playout options for the protect server selected. The available options are:
Off. No protect when main channel goes into play.
On All. Protect channel will also go into play when the main channel goes into play.
Router Settings
The following settings configure where the server channel is connected on the router:
Router #. The router where the server channel is connected.
Input #. The physical input number on the router.
Output #. The physical output number on the router.
Label. Some routers cannot be addressed by their physical inputs and outputs but require a short label for the sources and destinations. In this case enter in the label exactly as to how it corresponds within the routers control system.
Server Compression Settings
ICM uses the following default Nexio compression settings applied to a channel:
DV
HD 50Mbps — 300Mbps
MPEG
MPEG 4Mbps — 50Mbps
You cannot change the compression settings of the Nexio channel through ICM. If you need to change the compression setting on a channel (or see what the current settings are on a channel), you must use the Nexio Wizard on the Nexio server.
Domain Settings
Each server channel is required to be configured for one of four domains. The administrator configures the domain settings through the Domain tab on the Server Settings window.
Each domain must have an IP address in which its first three digits are unique from any other domains.
When you use a domain for more than one server, the first three digits must remain constant. You will receive an error if you configure a server to a domain in use by other server and do not keep the same first three IP subnet values. For example, you will receive an error if:
You configure Server 1 for 192.168.90.1 and select domain 1,
Server 2 for 192.168.90.2 and select domain 1,
and Server 3 for 192.168.91.1 (B side) and select domain 1.
ICM recognizes that Server 3 cannot belong to the same domain as Server 1 and Server 2 because the IP addresses are in a different subnet.
Tip: Most systems belong to the IP subnet 192.168.90.XXX.
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To configure the domain settings:
1. In the Settings menu, click Server Settings.
2. Click the Domains tab.
The Domain settings tab displays.
Administrative Settings
Figure 10: Server Settings window — Domains tab
3. Enter name of the domain in the Domain Name field.
4. Click Enable if this domain uses Unicode character encoding. ICM supports both non-Unicode and
Unicode domains running simultaneously.
Note: Consult with Imagine Communications before enabling Unicode. For systems in North America it is recommended that you operate ICM with Unicode disabled.
5. Click Apply and Save.
VTR Settings
The administrator configures the videotape recorder (VTR) settings through the VTR Settings window.
VTR settings are broken down into 16 identical tabs. Each tab represents a single VTR. All VTR communication is sent over IP to the Device Server.
To configure the VTR settings:
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1. In the Settings menu, click VTR Settings.
The VTR Settings window displays.
Administrative Settings
Figure 11: VTR Settings
2. Enter the following information in the VTR Settings window:
Label. The label that will appear throughout the program to identify the VTR.
Key Lock. This setting prevents the VTR from being controlled from the VTR view. Check the key lock for VTRs that require monitoring only from ICM.
Network Card. The network card within the ICM system that is connected to the Device Server
LLM.
IP Address. The IP address of the Device Server LLM.
Tip: In most cases this is the default IP address used in the Device Server LLM:
192.168.90.131.
Port #. Factory fixed at 890.
VTR #. The physical VTR connected to the Device Server LLM.
Router Settings. These settings configure where the VTR is connected on the router.
Router #. The router where the VTR is connected.
Input #. The physical input number on the router.
Output #. The physical output number on the router.
Label. Some routers cannot be addressed by their physical inputs and outputs but require a short label for the sources and destinations. In this case enter in the label exactly as to how it corresponds within the routers control system.
3. Click Apply and Save.
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DPS 475/575 Settings
Administrative Settings
The following administrative tasks are performed through the Proc Amp Settings window:
Configuring each proc amp. See Configuring a DPS 475/575 (on page 42 ).
Storing the proc amp unity. See Storing Proc Amp Defaults (on page 44).
Communication to and from the proc amps is performed only over IP. Refer to the manual that came with your system for setting up multiple proc amps on a single network.
Finding the DCN and IP Addresses
Before configuring the proc amp, you must find their DCN and IP addresses. Use the following instructions to find these addresses. For more detailed instructions, refer to the manual that came with your proc amp.
To find the proc amp DCN and IP addresses:
1. In the proc amp’s Main menu, rotate the dial to System Config, press Enter.
2. Rotate the dial to Setup and press Enter.
The display lists the machine name, DCN address, and IP address.
Figure 12: Proc amp IP and DCN addresses
3. Rotate the dial to DCN Address to view the DCN address.
4. Rotate the dial to Device IP to view the IP address.
Configuring a DPS 475/575
The administrator configures the processing amplifier (proc amp) settings through the DPS 475/575
Settings window. This window is divided into 16 tabs; each tab configures a single proc amp.
For instructions on configuring an X75 proc amp, see X75 Settings (on page 44).
To configure a proc amp:
1. In the Settings menu, click Proc. Amp Settings.
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The DPS 475/575 Settings window displays.
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Figure 13: DPS 475/575 Settings
2. Enter the following information into the desired proc amp tab:
Label. The label that displays throughout the program to identify this proc amp.
Key Lock. Key lock allows operators to monitor the proc amp but not control it within the ICM software.
Network Card. The network card within the ICM system that is connected to the proc amp network.
DCN Address. Every proc amp has a unique, factory-set DCN address. This address must be entered to gain access to the proc amp (this field is not case sensitive). Refer to Finding the DCN
and IP Addresses (on page 42).
IP Address. The IP address of the proc amp. Typically, this IP address is not the same as that of
the network card. Refer to Finding the DCN and IP Addresses (on page 42).
Port #. The port is factory-fixed at 4750.
Router Settings. This area is used to enter information on how the proc amp is connected to the routers. Router settings include:
Router. Select the physical router that corresponds to the Device Server LLM.
Input # / Output #. Enter the physical input or output on the router.
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Label. Some routing switches cannot switch physical numbers. These routers require the label as set by your routing software. Enter the string of characters that is entered into the routing system (this string is case sensitive).
Save as Default. Each proc amp can have a unique unity. See Storing Proc Amp Defaults (on
3. Click Apply and Save.
Storing Proc Amp Defaults
Each proc amp can have a unique default. You can use the default settings when you schedule of events.
To store the unity of the proc amp:
1. Set the proc amp to the desired defaults.
2. In the Settings menu, click Proc. Amp Settings.
3. Click Save as Default.
4. Click Apply and Save.
The current state of the proc amp is now stored as a default setting.
To view the parameters that can be saved, see to Proc Amp Parameters (on page 97).
X75 Settings
The administrator configures the X75 proc amp settings through the X75 Settings window. The X75
Settings window also displays 16 tabs, in which each tab configures a single X75 proc amp.
Note: The X75 must have firmware version 1.7.118 or higher for full ICM control.
To configure an X75 proc amp:
1. In the Settings menu, click X75 Settings.
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The X75 Settings window displays.
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Figure 14: Proc Amp Settings
on the X75 tab.
3. Click Apply and Save.
Router Settings
Communication to and from the router is performed through the Device Server ::<. The administrator configures router settings through the Router Settings window.
The Router Setting screen contains 8 tabs for 8 individual routers, and a Monitor tab. The Monitor tab allows you to route the current display in ICM to a quality control monitor (see Monitor Tab (on page
To configure the Router settings:
1. In the Settings menu, click Router Settings.
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The Router Settings window displays.
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Figure 15: Router Settings
2. Enter the following information into the Router Settings window:
Label. The label that displays throughout the program to identify this router.
Key Lock. Future.
Network Card. The network card within the ICM system that is connected to the Device Server.
IP Address. The IP address of the Device Server LLM.
ICM does not communicate with routers directly over IP. Routers are connected to the serial ports, which are controlled by the Device Server LLM. When ICM communicates with a router, it sends a command over IP to the Device Server LLM. This is why the IP address of the server is required, instead of the router.
Port #. The port number is factory-fixed at 890.
Router #. Designates the physical router that corresponds to the router in the Device Server
LLM.
3. Click Apply and Save.
Monitor Tab
ICM has a helpful feature which automatically routes the source of the current ICM display to a quality control monitor. This feature allows the operator to see whatever the ICM is controlling without constantly changing the router.
Through the Monitor tab, a quality control station can be set beside the ICM system. If the operator clicks on the Server View the selected server channel will be routed to the quality control monitor.
To configure the Monitor tab:
1. In the Settings menu, click Router Settings.
The Router Settings window displays.
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2. Click the Monitor tab.
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Figure 16: Router Settings — Monitor Tab
3. Enter the following information into the Monitor tab:
Enable Auto Switching. This enables the auto-switching feature to send cross-point changes to the router as the focus within ICM changes.
Router. The router number to which the quality control monitor is connected.
Output #. The physical router output of the QC monitor.
Label. Some routers cannot be addressed by their physical outputs and require a short label for the sources and destinations, In this case, enter in the label exactly as to how it corresponds within the router’s control system.
4. Click Apply and Save.
External Controller Settings
ICM has been designed to work with an external controller, the NXEC400. The administrator configures the external controller through the External Controller Settings window. You must restart ICM after making changes to the external controller.
You can configure controls for the following devices through the External Controller window:
Server channel
Videotape Recorder (VTR)
Router
Proc Amp
Configuring Server Controls
Nexio server channels in the ICM system can be controlled with an external controller. The server controls are loaded into the external controller when an server channel window is selected.
You can modify the controller functions or use the default server controls. See Server Commands (on
page 119) for a list of the default controller functions for server channels.
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To configure external controller settings for server control:
1. In the Settings menu, click External Controller Settings.
2. Click the Server Keys tab.
The following keys can be configured:
Button Disabled
First Frame
Frame -1
Record
Frame +1
Last Frame
Mark IN
Mark OUT
Eject
Rewind
Play Reverse
Pause
Fast Forward
Play
Stop
Search / Var
Move Next Server
Move Previous Server
Goto IN
Goto OUT
Load ID
Add ID
Fast Cue
Add Subclip
Trim Front
Trim Back
ID Information
Protect
Segmenting
Display TC / Label
17G ch1 - 17G ch4
2g ch1 - 2g ch2
8p ch3 - 8p ch4
P14 ch1- P14 ch4
Nexio #13 - Nexio #16
3. Configure the keys by doing the following: a. Click the key you wish to configure.
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4. Restart ICM.
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Configuring VTR Controls
You can control VTR devices in ICM with an external controller. The VTR controls are loaded into the external controller when a VTR window is selected.
You can modify the controller functions or use the default VTR controls. See VTR Commands (on page
119) for a list of the default controller functions for VTRs.
To configure the external controller settings for VTR control:
1. In the Settings menu, click External Controller Settings.
2. Click the VTR Keys tab.
3. Configure the keys by doing the following: a. Right-click on the key you wish to configure. b. Select the function you would like to associate with the key. The following functions are available:
Button Disabled
Frame -1
Record
Frame +1
Pre-Roll
Mark IN
Mark OUT
Eject
Rewind
Pause
Fast Forward
Play
Stop
Search / Var
Move Next VTR
Move Previous VTR
Goto IN
Goto OUT
Digitize
Display TC / Label
Standby On/Off
blkfrme
VTR #2 - VTR #16
4. Click Apply and Save.
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5. Restart ICM.
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Configuring Router Controls
You can also control routers through ICM with an external controller. Router controls are loaded into the external controller when the router view is selected.
You can modify the controller functions or use the default router controls. See Router Commands (on
page 120) for a list of the default controller functions for routers.
To configure external controller settings for router control:
1. In the Settings menu, click External Controller Settings.
2. Click the Router tab.
3. Configure the keys by doing the following: a. Right-click on the key you wish to configure. b. Select the function you would like to associate with the key:
Button Disabled
Move Next Router
Move Previous Router
Move Next Source
Move Previous Source
Move Next Dest.
Move Previous Dest.
Take
Router 1 - Router 8
4. Click Apply and Save.
5. Restart ICM.
Configuring Proc Amp Controls
You can also control proc amps through ICM with an external controller. Proc amp controls are loaded into the external controller when the Proc Amp or X75 views are selected.
You can modify the controller functions or use the default proc amp controls. See Proc Commands (on
page 121) for a list of the default controller functions for proc amps.
To configure external controller settings for proc amp control:
1. In the Settings menu, click External Controller Settings.
2. Click the Proc tab.
3. Configure the keys by doing the following: a. Right-click on the key you wish to configure. b. Select the function you would like to associate with the key:
Button Disabled
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Enter
Exit
Default
Remote
Video In
Audio In
Frz Mode
Take
Bypass
Keyer
TSG
N/R
Luma
Black
Chroma
Hue
Memory
Option
User 1
User 2
Move Next Proc.
Move Prev Proc.
Proc #1 - Proc #16
4. Click Apply and Save.
5. Restart ICM.
Administrative Settings
Nexio Settings
The administrator can create customized headings for up to four user-defined fields. The customized headings display at the top of columns in the MediaBase and as description headings in the clip ID information window.
Customized headings allow you to add descriptive information such as the user who created the clip, whether it is an A-take or B-take, or other descriptions you desire. The administrator creates the customized column headings through the Nexio Settings window.
Note: Customized headings can only be viewed through ICM. If you wish these descriptions to be see in other Nexio applications such as NXOS, you must modify the settings on each Nexio server in addition to the ICM server.
To create customized clip information headings:
1. In the Settings menu, click Nexio Settings.
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The Nexio Settings window displays.
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Figure 17: Nexio Settings
2. Enter the desired column headings in the User Field box.
3. Click Save.
The new headings now display as column headings in the MediaBase. The new headings also display on the clip ID Information window.
Figure 18: ID Information window with customized headings
MediaBase Filter Settings
The MediaBase filter settings allow the administrator to assign filter criteria to the MediaBase to reduce the amount of IDs shown in the ICM MediaBase. Any user can turn filters on or off, but the filters must be set by an administrator using the MediaBase Filter window.
Eight MediaBase filters can be applied. Each filter can have eight criteria that filter IDs. Each tab on the
MediaBase Filter Settings window represents a filter.
To configure the MediaBase Filter settings:
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1. In the Settings menu, click MediaBase Filter Settings.
The MediaBase Filter Settings window displays.
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Figure 19: MediaBase Filter Settings
2. Enter a descriptive name for the filter in the Filter Name box.
3. Select the information type from the Column list (this is the column in the MediaBase):
ID
Description
Duration
Kill Date
Start TC
Status
Family
ID Type
Agency
Type
Record Date
Video Format
Codec Record
User Name
User Field #1 - User Field #4
4. Enter the filter criteria in the Filter Text box.
For example, if all CNN feeds start with an ID called CNN, then select ID for the column and type
CNN* in the filter text field.
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Tip: The asterisk is a wild card that allows for any characters to be allowed. In the above example,
CNN* allows for all IDs starting with CNN.
5. Select further filter criteria as needed by repeating steps 3 and 4 above. Any information type, such as ID, can be used more than once within a filter.
6. Click Apply and Save.
Virtual Subclip/Digitizing Text File Import
Settings
File Import allows you to import virtual subclip files to be used for segmenting and digitizing media from a third-party editing system. Imported files must be text-based files.
Figure 20: Virtual Subclip/Digitizing Text File Import Settings
To create file import settings:
1. In the Settings menu, click Virtual Subclip/Digitizing Text File Import Settings.
The Virtual Subclip/Digitizing Text File Import Settings window displays.
2. In the Text File ID / Description Byte Position and Length area, enter the following information:
ID Start Byte. Select the byte position of the clip ID.
ID Length. Select the length of the ID.
Description Start Byte. Select the byte position of the clip description.
Description Length. Select the length of the description.
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3. In the Text File Timecode Byte Position and Format area, enter the following information:
SOM Start Byte. Select the byte position of clip’s start of material.
SOM Timecode Format. Select the clip’s timecode format.
EOM or Duration Start Byte. Select the byte position of the clip’s end of material or duration.
EOM or Duration Timecode Format. Select the clip’s timecode format.
4. In the Text File Other Meta-File Byte Position and Length area, you can enter the following to import additional meta-file information:
Agency Start Byte. Select the byte position of the Agency.
Agency Length. Select the length of the Agency.
Type Start Byte. Select the byte position of the Type.
Type Length. Select the length of the Type.
Tape # Start Byte. Select the byte position of the Tape #.
Tape # Length. Select the length of the Tape #.
Store Room Start Byte. Select the byte position of the Store Room.
Store Room Length. Select the length of the Store Room.
Bin Start Byte. Select the byte position of the Bin.
Bin Length. Select the length of the Bin.
Note: Only the Agency and Type fields will be transferred to MediaBase when creating new IDs.
5. Click Apply and Save.
User Management
The User Management window is where the administrator can create and modify settings for users.
A registered user can have one of three privilege levels:
Operator. The Operator can control every aspect of the software except changing system settings and deleting items from the MediaBase. Operators can replace (overwrite) material within
MediaBase when the server is configured to allow deleting a loaded ID.
Master Operator. The Master Operator can perform all operator tasks. In addition to sharing operator permissions, the Master Operator can delete items from the server MediaBase.
Administrator. The highest level is Administrator level. This level allows you to control all aspects of the software including deleting from MediaBase and making changes to the system settings. Only an administrator can add or remove users.
To create a new user:
1. In the Settings menu, click User Management.
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The User Management window displays.
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Figure 21: User Management window
2. Select a user number.
3. Enter a user name and password.
Tip: Each user should have a unique name and a password.
4. Select the user privilege:
Operator. An operator can perform all functions in ICM except delete items from the MediaBase and change system configurations. The operator cannot access the Settings menu.
Master Operator. The master operator can perform all functions in ICM except change system configurations. The master operator cannot access the Settings menu.
Administrator. An administrator can perform all functions and configurations in ICM.
5. Click Apply and Save.
Tip: If the administrator can no longer access the system, delete the User.ini file located in the same folder as Icm.exe. Start ICM by logging in as System with no password.
Special Screen Layouts
You can save up to four customized screen layout for users. It is recommended that you save commonly used configurations of the work area to simplify tasks for ICM operators.
To save a customized work area:
1. Configure your work area as you wish it to be recalled.
2. In the Settings menu, click Save Special Screen Layout.
3. Click a number to be associated with the layout option.
A dialog box confirms that the screen layout has been saved.
Note: The administrator can apply a label to each of the four screen layouts using the Other tab in
the General Settings window. See Special Screen Layout Names (on page 33 ).
Tip: To load an administrator-defined work area, in the User menu click Load Special Screen Layout.
Select one of the four administrator-defined layouts.
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Getting Started
This chapter gives you an overview of Nexio® Ingest Control Manager (ICM) and its functions.
ICM has been designed to provide you with both manual and automated control of a variety of broadcast equipment for the purpose of ingesting (recording) incoming feeds. ICM can communicate with up to 16 Nexio server channels (also VR-300 or 400 series), 16 RS-422 serial tape decks (VTRs), 16 proc amps (DPS-475/575 and X75), as well as 8 routers of different sizes and different manufacturers. All this hardware can be controlled and monitored simultaneously from within ICM.
Under no circumstances should changes be made to the installed Windows environment, by doing tasks including but not limited to:
Installing software
Installing virus protection
Setting up network shares
Screen savers
Changing system settings
Providing internet access
Setting up email accounts
Note: Failure to heed this may result in reduced performance and possibly result in system failure.
Starting ICM
The ICM software has been designed to automatically start when the system is booted. Shortcuts on the desktop are also provided, should you need to restart the program.
When ICM is first started it loads the MediaBase (server inventory) on each domain. The time it takes to load the MediaBase varies with the number of items currently in your system.
Tip: It is recommended that you wait until the MediaBase has loaded before continuing to other tasks.
Logging On
When the program first launches the User Logon screen displays. You can logon and logout through the
User Logon screen. The User Logon Screen can also be accessed on the main toolbar on the far right side.
Tip: User passwords are case sensitive.
To make any changes or control any hardware, the ICM software requires that you are logged in. If no user is logged in to the system, ICM allows you only to view monitoring windows. If the you attempt to control or change anything a message appears indicating that you do not have the correct privileges.
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Tip: If you click on the ICM interface before the logon window appears, you will be automatically logged on as an operator.
To log on:
1. Enter your user name.
2. Enter your password.
3. Click OK.
The current user is displayed in the top right side of the main toolbar.
Main Screen Overview
The main screen provides you with a work space for controlling all aspects of ICM. Menus are provided along the top to quickly access all aspects of the program. ICM has been designed to work with a standard keyboard.
Tip: You can save a customized screen layout for your preferred work area. See Customizing Your Work
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Figure 22: ICM Main Screen
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ICM Toolbar
The ICM toolbar includes the following information and shortcuts:
Time and Date
Open New Server View
Open New Segmenting View
Open New VTR View
Open New Digitizing View
Open Router View
Open Proc Amp View
Open X75 View
Open MediaBase View
Open EventBase
Open User Log In/Out View
Current User and Privileges
Customizing Your Work Area
You can save a customized screen layout for future use. An ICM administrator can also define up to four
commonly used screen layouts. See Special Screen Layouts (on page 56) for instructions.
Tip: To load an administrator-defined work area, in the User menu click Load Special Screen Layout.
Select one of the four administrator-defined layouts.
To save your custom work area:
1. Configure your work area as you wish it to be recalled.
2. In the User menu, click Save User Screen Layout.
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A dialog box confirms that the screen layout has been saved.
Tip: To load your custom screen layout, click Load User Screen Layout in the User menu.
Getting Started
Status Monitoring
ICM provides three tools for monitoring your system status: Overall Server View, Overall VTR View, and
Remaining Server Space.
Overall Server View
The Overall Server View screen monitors the status of all the server channels in a small screen area. This screen is updated every few seconds.
To open the Overall Server View screen, in the View menu click Overall Server View.
Figure 23: Overall Server View
The following information is given in the Overall Server View:
Server. The server identification.
Timecode. The current timecode of the server channel. The timecode display verifies that the server is operating correctly.
Status. The status of the server:
Servers in play display their status in green.
Servers in record display their status in red.
All other servers display their status in gray.
ID. The current clip ID.
Overall VTR View
The Overall shows you an overall view of the current status of all VTRs.
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To open the Overall VTR View screen, click Overall VTR View from the View menu.
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Figure 24: Overall VTR View
The following information is given in the Overall VTR View:
VTR. The server identification.
Timecode. The current timecode of the VTR channel. The timecode display verifies that the VTR is operating correctly.
Status. The status of the VTR:
VTRs in play display their status in green.
VTRs in record display their status in red.
All other VTRs display their status in gray.
Remaining Server Space
You can monitor the amount of storage available on the server through the Remaining Space screen.
The Remaining Space screen displays the space left on the Nexio SAN.
To open the Remaining Space view, click Remaining Space from the View menu.
Figure 25: Remaining Space Window
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MediaBase
This chapter gives an overview of the MediaBase and instructions on using the MediaBase with ICM.
MediaBase displays the inventory of media that resides in the server. You can find the media servers in the four domain trees in the left navigation pane. All media IDs are represented by a single entry in the
MediaBase. Different types of ID are represented by different colors.
To open the MediaBase view, click Open MediaBase View on the toolbar.
Figure 26: MediaBase View
MediaBase contains the following information:
Domain. Gives the domain on which the media resides. For more information, see Using MediaBase
ID. A unique identifier for the media. Every ID must be unique.
Description. A text description of the material associated with the ID.
Duration. The playback duration of the ID.
Kill Date. On or after this date, the ID will appear red in the MediaBase. The ID can still be accessed, as it is simply flagged red for possible manual deletion.
Start TC. The timecode number associated with the first frame of the ID.
Status. This column indicates the status of the ID.
Family. Displays the ID of the parent video (IDs that hold the actual media).
ID Type. The type of ID, for example parent (clip) or child (subclip).
Agency. A 15-character field for assigning the ID to a member of an agency.
Type. A 5-character field to further group IDs.
Tip: Information can be entered in the Type and Agency fields at the time of recording or afterwards by opening the ID properties window.
Record Date. The date when the ID was created.
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Video Format. This field shows the video format, for example MPEG or DV.
Codec Record. This field give the server and server channel used during the recording.
User Name. This gives the user that created the clip, based on user logon information.
User Fields #1 - 4. These are additional fields that are defined by your administrator. See Nexio
Settings (on page 51) for more information.
Loading and Updating MediaBase
The ICM extracts MediaBase inventory from the server channel when ICM is first started. ICM then monitors MediaBase to reflect any changes to the inventory.
ICM reads the contents of MediaBase from any operational server channel. If a server is shut down
(LLM), ICM looks to the next server on the same domain. If you start ICM when the first server is not started, MediaBase connects to the next available server on the same domain. If no servers are available on a given domain, MediaBase is not loaded for that domain.
It is recommended that you allow the MediaBase to fully load before using ICM.
Tip: If the ICM MediaBase gets out of sync with the server system, you can refresh MediaBase by exiting and restarting ICM.
Using MediaBase Domains
Tip: You can apply protection settings that will create redundant records on a second domain. For more
information, see Protect Settings (on page 38).
Organizing MediaBase
You can organize MediaBase by sorting or filtering MediaBase through the left navigation pane or through the main menu.
Sorting MediaBase
MediaBase can be sorted by any of the columns in either ascending or descending order.
Tip: You can click a column header to toggle the sorting between ascending to descending order.
To sort MediaBase:
1. In the MediaBase menu, click Sort MediaBase.
2. Click one of the following sorting options:
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Sort by ID
Sort by Description
Sort by Duration
Sort by Kill Date
Sort by Start
Sort by Status
Sort by Family
Sort by ID Type
Sort by Agency
Sort by Type
Sort by Record Date
Sort by Video Format
Sort Ascending
Sort Descending
MediaBase
Filtering MediaBase
MediaBase filters provide a way of viewing only a selection of media IDs that meet a criteria. Your ICM administrator can program up to eight different types of filters.
To turn a MediaBase filter on or off:
1. In the MediaBase menu, click Filter MediaBase.
2. Click one of the filters displaying in the menu.
Tip: To turn a MediaBase filter off, click Filter MediaBase, click All Off.
3. To view the entire MediaBase again, click All on the MediaBase Tree.
Working with Media
You can perform the following tasks through MediaBase:
Load and play clip IDs
Change clip ID information
Delete clip IDs (when logged in as an administrator)
Loading a Clip
To load a clip from MediaBase:
1. Click Open MediaBase view.
2. Click Open new Server view.
3. In the Server view, select the server channel you wish to use. For more information about using the
Server view, see Using Server Channels (on page 67).
4. Drag the desired item from MediaBase to the Server View to immediately load it.
Tip: If you drag an item from MediaBase to a Server View’s play button, the ID will load and begin to play.
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Changing a Clip ID
MediaBase
You can add or edit the ID information of IDs that already exist in MediaBase. You can also rename an ID on systems that support greater than eight-character IDs. IDs can even be renamed while the ID is being recorded.
To change ID information:
1. Click Open MediaBase view.
2. Double-click on the ID that requires editing.
The ID Information dialog box displays. This dialog box allows you to change some of the parameters on an ID.
Figure 27: ID Information view
3. Edit the ID information as needed. The following information can be added or edited in the
MediaBase ID Information window:
ID. This is the clip’s ID name. You can rename an clip ID in ICM if it is not already in use.
Description. This is a short description of the clip.
Kill Date. This is the date for which the clip is set to expire.
Agency. The category of this ID. A list displays existing agencies.
Tip: You can create a new agency category by entering it into this field.
Type. A category identifier similar to the Agency field.
User Fields # 1 - 4. Additional fields that are defined by your administrator. See Nexio Settings
(on page 51) for more information.
4. Click OK.
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Deleting a Clip ID
You must have Master Operator or Administrator privileges to delete a clip ID using ICM. When you delete a clip ID, the ID is permanently removed from MediaBase.
Tip: You cannot delete a clip that is protected.
To delete an ID:
1. Click Open MediaBase view.
2. Select the ID in MediaBase.
3. Press Delete on your keyboard.
A message displays to confirm.
4. Click Yes.
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Using Server Channels
This chapter gives an overview of the ICM server channel interface and explains how to use ICM to create and modify IDs on server channels.
You can use the instructions in this chapter if you need to make one-time adjustments that are not added to an event schedule.
The server view gives information about a server channel. The controls on the server view are similar to the front of a videotape recorder and allow for basic control over the active channel. All server channel windows display a blue title bar.
Tip: To open the server view window, click Open Server View or select Server View from the View menu.
Figure 28: Server Channel View
The active channel displays in the window’s blue title bar.
Server Timecode Window
The server timecode window displays the current clip's ID parameters.
Parameters shown in the server timecode window include:
Mark In. A pointer to mark the beginning of material for trimming or making subclips.
Mark Out. A pointer to mark the end of material for trimming or making subclips.
ID. A unique ID # representing the media on the server.
Description. A description that describes more detail about the media ID.
SOM. The starting timecode position of the ID.
EOM. The ending timecode position of the ID.
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Duration. The duration field is represented by two timecode values. The left value indicates the length of the ID and the right indicates the time remaining in the ID relative to the current position.
Also, below the duration field is a progress bar to give a visual representation of the current location within the ID.
Timecode. The large timecode numbers represent the current timecode location of the ID.
Timecode Menus. The timecode menus give functions for controlling the channel. See Server
Timecode Menus (on page 68) for menu descriptions.
Server Timecode Menus
The Server view has menus located within the Timecode window to allow for additional control over the channel. The main menu contains buttons to access the five menus: ID, Mark, Subclip, Goto, and Trim.
Figure 29: Server Timecode Main Menu
The ID menu contains the following functions:
Add. Add a new ID.
Load. Load a new ID on the currently active channel.
Protect. Change the protect status of the currently loaded ID. For information on protected IDs, see
Protecting an ID (on page 77).
The Mark menu contains the following functions:
Re-stripe. Re-stripes the timecode. This feature enables you to set a clip’s timecode to start at
00:00:00;00, for example, after ingest or trimming. See Timecode Re-Stripe (on page 78 ).
Fast Cue. Opens the Fast Cue window, which allows you to quickly jump to any timecode within the
clip. See Using Fast Cue (on page 72) for instructions.
Subclip. Open a form to create a subclip of the currently loaded ID.
In. Store the current timecode position as an in point for a trim or subclip.
Out. Store the current timecode position as an out point for a trim or subclip.
The Subclip menu contains the following functions:
In. Store the current timecode position as an in point for a trim or subclip.
Out. Store the current timecode position as an out point for a trim or subclip.
Add. Open a form to create a subclip of the currently loaded ID.
Seg. Open a form to create multiple subclips of the currently loaded ID (segmenting).
The Goto menu contains the following functions:
In. Cue the currently loaded ID to the position indicated by Mark In.
Out. Cue the currently loaded ID to the position indicated by Mark Out.
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Fast Cue. Opens the Fast Cue window, which allows you to quickly jump to any timecode within the
clip. See Using Fast Cue (on page 72) for instructions.
The Trim menu contains the following functions:
In. Store the current timecode position as an in point for a trim or subclip.
Out. Store the current timecode position as an out point for a trim or subclip.
Front. Permanently remove all the material from the front of the loaded ID (everything from the
SOM to Mark In will be deleted).
Back. Permanently remove all the material from the back of the loaded ID (everything from the
Mark Out to EOM will be deleted).
Search Dial
The search dial in the Server view works similar to one found on a conventional VTR. The three different modes for the search dial (Shuttle, Jog, and Var) offer the standard controls for speed and searching options. ICM pauses the server when the mouse is released to make it easier for you to search through material quickly.
Tip: You can easily return to a mark in or out point by holding down the SHIFT key while clicking the IN or OUT buttons in the Server view.
To use the search dial:
1. Click Open Server View.
2. Select the desired channel with the loaded clip ID. See Loading an ID (on page 76) for more
information.
3. Click one of the following the search modes:
Shuttle. The Shuttle control allows you to move forward or backward over the clip at different speeds. When Shuttle is selected, the farther you turn the search knob, the faster the playback speed.
Jog. The Jog control allows you to roll over the clip one frame at a time.
Var. The Var (variable clip speed) control allows you to vary the clip’s speed as it plays out.
4. Drag the mouse over the search dial to move through the clip.
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Audio Level Monitors
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The Server view has audio control and monitoring for both the input and output of a given server channel. Audio level monitoring is provided in the Server Timecode imecode window.
Figure 30: Server View — Audio Level Monitors
The audio level monitors automatically change between monitoring the input or output of the server channel based on the current status of the server channel.
The audio input can be monitored while the server is ready to start recording, is in record, and is in electronic-to-electronic (E-to-E) mode. In E-to-E mode, audio input is passed directly through to the output.
Tip: To place the server channel in E-to-E mode, press Stop twice.
The server monitors the output of the server channel, except when it is in E-to-E mode. In or Out is displayed above the audio meters to indicate the current mode.
For optimal quality it is recommended that you keep the audio levels toward the top of the yellow section with some peaks into the red.
Adjusting Audio Levels
To change the audio levels:
1. Click Open Server View.
2. Click the Audio Levels button.
The audio levels controls display next to the audio monitor.
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Figure 31: Audio Level Control
3. Select the channels you wish to change.
4. Drag the sliders to modify the audio levels.
Tip: Click U at the bottom of a channel to jump to unity as set by your engineering department.
Selecting a Server Channel
The Server view gives you manual control over a server channel. Manual control of the server channel works similar to a standard VTR. Every server view can be selected to control one of sixteen server channels.
You can monitor and control multiple server channels by opening more than one server view at the same time. A total of eight server views can be opened simultaneously.
To select a server channel:
1. Open the Server view window by clicking Open New Server View in the toolbar or selecting Server
View in the View menu.
The Server View window displays.
Figure 32: Server View
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2. Do one of the following:
Select the desired channel from the VR Channel list.
Click the arrow in the bottom right of the server view, then click the desired channel button.
Tip: You can scroll down the list to view other channels.
Figure 33: Server View — Channel Buttons
The active channel displays as a bright blue button.
Tip: To hide the server channel buttons, either double-click on the desired channel or click the arrow in the lower right of the main server view.
Using Fast Cue
Fast Cue allows you to enter a timecode to immediately move the server to a desired location within a clip.
To use Fast Cue:
1. Click Open Server View.
2. Select the desired server.
3. In the Server Timecode Main menu, click Goto, then click Fast Cue.
The Fast Cue window displays.
Figure 34: Fast Cue window
4. Enter the desired timecode in the timecode field, or click the up and down arrows to scroll to the desired number.
The server automatically cues to the timecode entered.
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Tip: Click the timecode 00:00:00;00 button to cue the server to the start timecode, and click the lower timecode button to re-cue the server to its original timecode.
Working with Clip IDs
This section describes basic tasks you can perform with clips in the server channel view.
Adding an ID
To add a new ID:
1. In the timecode Main menu, click ID, click Add.
The Add ID dialog box displays.
Figure 35: Add ID Dialog Box
2. Enter the following information in the Add ID dialog box:
ID. The unique identifier for the new ID.
Duration. (Optional) The length of the ID. Select a duration from the list or enter one in this
field. See Durations (on page 30) for instructions on creating these defaults.
Description. (Optional) Additional information on the material being recorded.
Open-ended Rec. Click this button to make an open-ended recording. Open-ended recordings must be manually stopped. If the recording is not stopped it will automatically stop when the hard drives are full.
Your administrator can limit the duration of an open-ended recording. See Maximum Server
Record Duration (on page 31 ).
Tip: A duration of 00:00:00:00 is considered open-ended.
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Loop Rec. Click this button to make a loop recording. Loop recordings allow you to continuously record material without running out of hard drive space. The size of the loop is determined by the duration field.
When starting a loop recording, the material being recorded is only available for the duration of the loop. Material is replaced by new material after the duration has passed.
When subclips are made from a loop recording while the loop record is in progress, the material within the subclip is protected.
Kill Date. Designates the kill date for the material. When a clip reaches its Kill Date, it is flagged for the administrator by turning red. The clip can then be manually deleted by an administrator.
The clip is not automatically deleted. i. Click the Kill Date box to display the calendar.
Figure 36: Defining Expiry Date Calendar ii. Click the date that this clip ID will expire. iii. Click OK.
Agency. The category of this ID.
Type. A category identifier similar to the Agency field.
User Fields #1 to 4. Additional fields that are defined by your administrator. See Nexio Settings
(on page 51)for more information.
3. Click OK.
ICM performs tests to ensure the ID can be added. If the ID exists a warning displays.
If an ID already exists and is protected, a warning displays and you will not be allowed to overwrite it.
This only occurs on ICM systems in which LLM is configured to write-protect a loaded clip. A similar message displays when a user tries to load an ID on a codec that has an incompatible codec.
After adding an ID, the newly created ID is loaded and ready to start recording.
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If the server channel does not have the record firmware ready, you may get a screen similar to the image below while the server channel is being prepared for the recording.
Figure 37: Adding the ID — Downloading Record Firmware
Recording to an ID
The following instructions show you how to perform a manual record. Recording to IDs is usually performed automatically through the EventBase schedule.
To perform a manual record:
1. Click Open Server View.
ID (on page 76) for instructions.
3. Move the mouse over Record.
4. Click and hold the left mouse button then tap the right button.
Tip: When performing a manual record, a double-mouse click is used to prevent accidental recordings.
Crash Record
Crash Record places a server channel into record as fast as possible and automatically creates an ID. The automatic ID created is a number that increments automatically.
To start a crash record:
1. Select the server channel on the server view.
2. Press CTRL+ALT+Q.
Once the feed has started to record the operator can update the description and other data. You can change the ID name during the recording.
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Loading an ID
You can load an existing ID in one of two ways. You can drag the ID from MediaBase to a Server View or use the following instructions.
To load an ID:
1. Click Open Server View.
2. In the server timecode window, select the ID menu, then click Load.
The Load ID dialog box displays.
Figure 38: Load ID dialog box
3. Enter the desired ID.
4. Click OK.
If the ID exists, the ID will be loaded. If the ID does not exist, the user will be presented with a message.
Trimming an ID
Trimming material off the front or back of IDs permanently removes the material and allows a clip to play to air. You can only trim an ID while the ID is loaded.
To trim an ID:
1. Click Open Server View.
ID (on page 76) for instructions.
3. In the timecode Main menu, click Mark.
4. Mark the new in and/or out points.
5. In the timecode Main menu, click Trim.
6. Do one of the following:
Click Front to trim the front.
Click Back to trim the back.
When pressing either Front or Back, a warning will appear like the one below.
Figure 39: Trim ID Warning
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If all timecode values are valid the trim occurs. The duration field within the timecode window reflects the new duration.
Protecting an ID
You can protect an ID from being deleted or recorded over. If the ID that is currently loaded has its protect turned on, the protect light on the server view will be red.
Tip: To protect or remove protection from an ID, click Protect on the Server Timecode ID menu.
The protect button toggles to show the protected state of the loaded ID.
Note: You cannot click on the protection light in the server interface to change the protection status.
Figure 40: ID Protect light
Editing ID Information
You can use the ID Information window to reveal or edit additional information about the currently loaded ID.
The ID Information window contains the following clip data:
ID. The name of the currently loaded ID.
Record Date. The date this ID was created.
Description. A description for the ID.
Kill Date. The date the ID will be flagged as expired in the MediaBase.
Agency. The category of this ID. A list displays existing agencies.
Type. A category identifier similar to the Agency field.
Start TC. The starting timecode position.
End TC. The ending timecode position.
Duration. The length of the ID.
ID Attributes. Indicates if the ID is a parent or subclip, and if the ID has any subclips or other data associated with it.
Owner. The user name of the clip ID creator.
User Fields # 1 to 4. Additional fields that are defined by your administrator. See Nexio Settings (on
page 51) for more information.
To enter or change ID information:
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2. Select the desired channel with the loaded clip ID. See Loading an ID (on page 76) for more
information.
3. In the timecode ID menu, click Info.
The ID information window displays.
Figure 41: ID Information Window
4. Enter the following information in the ID Information window:
ID. The name of the currently loaded ID.
Description. A description for the ID.
Kill Date. The date the ID will be flagged as expired in MediaBase.
Agency. The category of this ID. A list displays existing agencies.
Tip: You can create a new agency category by entering it into this field.
Type. A category identifier similar to the Agency field.
User Fields # 1 to 4. Boxes for descriptive information programmed by the ICM administrator.
See Nexio Settings (on page 51)for more information.
5. Click OK.
Timecode Re-Stripe
Timecode re-stripe allows you to change an IDs start of media (SOM) timecode. You can re-stripe an IDs timecode after it has ingested or while it is recording.
To re-stripe an IDs timecode:
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3. In the Server Timecode menu, click Mark, then click Re-Stripe.
The Re-Stripe window displays.
Figure 42: Re-Stripe window
4. Enter the timecode you wish to re-stripe the SOM to.
5. Select Drop Frame or Non-Drop Frame.
6. Click Re-Stripe.
Adding Subclips
Subclips allow you to create a new clip out of a portion of an existing clip.
There are two ways to create subclips in ICM:
Create a single subclip through the server view (see Adding a Subclip (on page 79 )).
Create multiple subclips through Segmenting (see Segmenting (on page 80)).
Adding a Subclip
To create a single subclip:
1. Click Open Server View.
2. Select the desired channel and load the ID from which you will be creating a subclip. See Loading an
ID (on page 76) for instructions.
3. Click In to mark the In point.
4. Click Out to mark the out point.
5. In the Subclip menu on the server view, click Add.
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The Create Subclip dialog box displays.
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Figure 43: Create Subclip dialog box
6. Enter the following information into the Create Subclip dialog box:
Subclip ID. A unique identifier for the subclip that will be created.
Description. (Optional) A detailed description of the contents of this new subclip.
Agency. (Optional) This field is used to categorize IDs. A drop down list displays existing agencies. A new agency can be started by typing one in.
Type. (Optional) This field is similar to the Agency field and can be used to further distinguish between IDs.
Start TC. (Optional) The timecode value that will be the starting point of the new subclip.
End TC. (Optional) The timecode value that will be the ending point of the new subclip.
Duration. (Optional) The duration of the subclip to be created.
Parent ID. (Optional) The ID to which the material belongs.
Expiry Date. (Optional) The date the ID will be flagged as expired in the MediaBase.
7. Click OK.
The ICM performs tests to ensure the ID can be added.
If the ID already exists a message appears. If the ID has subclips or is protected you cannot replace it.
Otherwise, you can replace the existing ID.
Segmenting
ICM has extended basic subclip creation to a more sophisticated level. Through segmenting, you can take a single clip and create many subclips quickly and easily. You can also perform multi-station
segmenting (see Time Zone Segmenting (on page 86)).
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The Segmenting view is used to create and view subclips and virtual subclips. The Segmenting view contains basic information about the loaded ID in the timecode window and a list of virtual subclips.
Virtual subclips are pointers to timecode positions on the currently loaded ID. They do not appear in
MediaBase and can only be viewed and edited with the segmenting view. After creating virtual subclips, you can create real subclips which are available to all users in MediaBase.
Figure 44: Segmenting View — Virtual Subclips List
Tip: Click the Size button to extend the digitizing screen and display more clip information columns.
Use the virtual subclips list to navigate through the subclips:
Click on a subclip in the list to jump to its beginning or end.
Click the ID, Description, or SOM columns to jump to the start of media (SOM).
Click the EOM column or any column right of the EOM column to jump to the end of media (EOM).
Right-click on a virtual subclip to display more navigation options.
Server Segmenting Timecode Menus
The Server Segmenting view contains menus in the timecode window to allow for additional control.
The Server Segmenting Timecode Main Menu contains buttons to access five additional menus: Server,
Mark, Split, File, and Caption.
Figure 45: Main Menu
The Server menu includes the following functions:
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Main. Returns you to the Main Menu.
VR #. Selects which server channel this segmenting session is working with.
>>. Scroll server list to the right.
<<. Scroll server list to the left.
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The Mark menu includes the following functions:
Main. Returns you to the Main Menu.
In. Store current timecode location as an in point.
Out. Store current timecode location as an out point.
Add. Add a virtual subclip using the in and out points.
Update. Update the currently selected virtual subclips timecode pointers.
Fast Cue. Opens the Fast Cue window, which allows you to quickly jump to any timecode within the
clip. See Using Fast Cue (on page 72) for instructions.
The Split menu includes the following functions:
Main. Returns you to the Main Menu.
Split Duration #. Shows available split durations.
The File menu includes the following functions:
Main. Returns you to the Main Menu.
Open. Open a virtual subclip (.vsc) file.
Import. Import a virtual subclip (.vsc) file.
Save. Saves a virtual subclip (.vsc) file.
Clear. Clear all the virtual subclips on the grid.
Open TXT. Opens a text-based file from a third-party application. For settings information, see
Virtual Subclip/Digitizing Text File Import Settings (on page 54).
The Caption menu includes the following functions:
Main. Returns you to the Main Menu.
View. Not available in this version.
Open. Not available in this version.
Adding a Virtual Subclip
Virtual subclips can be created any time the server has a valid ID loaded. This means you can create virtual subclips even while the server is in record. Hundreds of virtual subclips can be created.
There are two ways to create virtual subclips:
Adding the clip through the Segmenting View. See Adding a Virtual Subclip (Segmenting) (on page
Splitting the ID through the Split menu. See Splitting an ID (on page 83).
When virtual subclips are created, the ID field is automatically filled.
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To create virtual subclips:
1. Click Open Server View.
2. Select the desired channel and load the ID to be segmented. See Loading an ID (on page 76) for
instructions.
3. Click Open Segmenting View.
4. In the timecode Main menu, click Mark.
5. Click In at the mark in point.
6. Click Out at the mark out point.
7. Click Add.
The virtual subclip displays in the grid.
8. In the timecode File menu, click Save.
Splitting an ID
Splitting IDs can be helpful when you need to create subclips from IDs with a long duration. A maximum of 100 virtual subclips can be made using the split command.
To split an ID:
1. Click Open Server View.
2. Select the desired channel and load the ID to be segmented. See Loading an ID (on page 76) for
instructions.
3. On the Server Timecode Main Menu, select Seg from the Subclip menu on the server view.
4. In the Segmenting Timecode Main menu, click Split.
The Split menu shows five timecode values.
5. Click a timecode value to determine the number of virtual subclips to be made.
Tip: You can customize the five split durations. See Durations (on page 30 ).
6. In the timecode File menu, click Save.
Updating a Virtual Subclip
The ID Information window allows you to edit all the information related to a virtual subclip.
Tip: You can edit the ID and description of a virtual subclip by entering the information in the Virtual
Subclips list.
To update virtual subclip information:
1. Click Open Segmenting View.
2. Double-click on the clip in the Virtual Subclips list.
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The ID Information window displays.
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Figure 46: Virtual Subclips — ID Information Window
3. Edit the information as needed.
4. Click OK.
Updating Mark In and Mark Out Points
To update mark in and mark out points:
1. Select the clip that requires the update.
2. In the timecode Main menu, click Mark.
3. Click In to select the new mark in point.
4. Click Out to select the new mark out point.
5. Click Update.
The timecode values associated with the selected virtual subclip are updated.
Opening and Importing Virtual Subclip Lists
Virtual subclip lists are small files that allow you to quickly restore subclips in your system or another system that is sharing the same material.
There are two methods to open a virtual subclip file:
In the File menu, click Open. This loads the file with the same ID names that were saved.
In the File menu, click Import. The import feature loads the file with incremental ID names of the currently loaded ID. Use Import when you are sharing your virtual subclip file with another station
(refer to Time Zone Segmenting (on page 86)).
Deleting Virtual Subclips
To delete a clip from the list:
1. Click any column of the clip to be deleted.
2. Right-click, click Delete.
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After a number of virtual subclips have been created, you can turn them into real subclips.
To create real subclips:
1. Click Open Segmenting View.
2. In the Virtual Subclips list, select the clips that you would like turned into real subclips.
Figure 47: Selected Virtual Subclips
3. Click Subclip.
ICM validates the clips to ensure they can be created into real subclips. If any problems occur, a message displays.
When all virtual subclips are valid a final warning displays.
Figure 48: Creating Subclips Warning
4. Click Yes to create the subclips in the MediaBase.
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Time Zone Segmenting
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Time zone segmenting is a powerful feature for organizations that have more than one location recording the same material at the same time. Using the segmenting feature, a single operator can clip a news feed, save the virtual subclip, then send the file to all other systems.
When multiple systems use time-of-day timecode for recording, they can experience a time zone offset.
The virtual subclip stores the time zone in which it was created, allowing an automatic time zone adjustment to a different timecode. When a virtual subclip is loaded, ICM checks the time zone and applies an offset, as needed, to all timecode values.
Time Zone Segmenting and Batch Digitizing
The virtual subclip file is also compatible with batch digitizing. This means one system can record to tape while another is recording to server. Either location can clip the feed and send the file for either segmenting or batch digitizing.
As the segmenting and batch digitizing file formats are identical, it does not matter if the feed was recorded on tape or server — the file can still be shared.
For example, one station can use the file for segmenting the feed while another digitizes a few key elements from the feed that were recorded to tape.
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Working with Videotape Recorders
This chapter gives instructions for modifying the settings for videotape recording (VTR) devices. Use the instructions in this chapter to familiarize yourself with functions that you can perform with ICM and
VTRs, and to make one-time adjustments that are not added to an event schedule.
Before performing any of these functions make sure that you have connected:
Your VTR deck's video cable to a video server
The VTR deck's RS-422 cable to RocketPorts, and have launched the Device Server (DS_LLM)
Note: The first connector on the RocketPort interface is Com 3.
The VTR view gives information about videotape recorders. The controls on the VTR view are similar to the front of a VTR and allow for basic control over the deck. The active VTR is represented in the top red title bar. When working with VTRs, all related forms show a red title bar.
To open the VTR view, do one of the following:
Select View > VTR View.
Click the Open VTR View button.
Figure 49: VTR View
Search Dial
The search dial in the VTR view works similar to one found on a conventional VTR. The three different modes for the search dial (Shuttle, Jog and Var) offer the standard controls for speed and searching. ICM pauses the VTR when the mouse is released to make it easier for you to search through material quickly.
Tip: You can easily return to a mark in or out point by holding down the SHIFT key while clicking the IN or OUT buttons in the VTR view.
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To use the search dial:
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1. Click Open VTR View.
2. Select the desired VTR with the loaded clip ID.
3. Click one of the following the search modes:
Shuttle. The Shuttle control allows you to move forward or backward over the tape at different speeds. When Shuttle is selected, the farther you turn the search knob, the faster the playback speed.
Jog. The Jog control allows you to roll over the tape one frame at a time.
Var. The Var (variable clip speed) control allows you to vary the tape’s speed as it plays out.
4. Drag the mouse over the search dial to move through the tape.
VTR Timecode Window
The VTR View timecode window displays a few parameters about the state of the deck.
The Timecode window has the following parameters:
Mark In. A pointer to mark the beginning of material.
Mark Out. A pointer to mark the end of material.
Timecode. The large timecode numbers represent the current timecode location of the VTR.
VTR Timecode Menus
The VTR View has menus located within the Timecode window for controlling the active VTR. The VTR
Timecode Main Menu contains buttons for marking Goto In, Goto Out, Mark In, Mark Out, Fast Cue, and
Digitize.
Figure 50: VTR Timecode Main Menu
The VTR timecode menu includes the following functions:
Goto In. Cues the VTR to the mark in point.
Goto Out. Cues the VTR to the mark out point.
Mark In. Stores the current VTRs timecode as an in point.
Mark Out. Stores the current VTRs timecode as an out point.
Fast Cue. Opens the Fast Cue window, which allows you to enter a timecode to immediately move
the VTR to a desired location. See Using Fast Cue (on page 89) for instructions.
Digitize. Shows the Digitizing window.
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Selecting a VTR
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The VTR view gives you manual control over a VTR. Manual control of the VTR works similar to the controls found on a standard VTR.
You can monitor and control multiple VTRs by opening more than one VTR view at the same time. A total of eight VTR Views can be opened simultaneously.
To select a VTR, do one of the following:
Select the desired VTR from the VTR list.
Click the arrow in the bottom right of the VTR View, then click the desired channel button.
Tip: You can scroll down the list to view other VTRs.
Figure 51: VTRs
The active VTR displays as a bright red button.
Tip: To hide the VTR buttons, either double-click on the desired VTR or press the arrow button in the lower right of the main VTR View.
Using Fast Cue
Fast Cue allows you to enter a timecode to immediately move the VTR to a desired location.
To use Fast Cue:
1. Click Open VTR View.
2. Select the desired VTR.
3. In the timecode Main menu, click Goto, then click Fast Cue.
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The Fast Cue window displays.
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Figure 52: Fast Cue window
4. Enter the desired timecode in the timecode field, or click the up and down arrows to scroll to the desired number.
The VTR automatically cues to the timecode entered.
Tip: Click the timecode 00:00:00;00 button to cue the VTR to the start timecode, and click the lower timecode button to re-cue the VTR to its original location in the media.
Digitizing
This section gives instructions on digitizing media. Digitizing is the recording of video and audio source material as a digital signal. When you digitize media, you ingest it into a digital system such as a non-linear editing system or a digital video server system. Digitizing through ICM generally refers to ingesting video or audio media from a live feed or pre-recorded from a VTR.
ICM batch digitizing allows you to mark a number of in and out points on a tape, assign IDs and other parameters, then automatically digitize them onto the server.
Note: You cannot digitize on a server that is currently recording or playing media.
Up to eight sessions of batch digitizing can occur simultaneously. Hundreds of in and out points can be stored in a single batch-digitizing list.
When digitizing media, you:
1. Create virtual clips. See Adding a Virtual Clip (on page 92).
2. Digitize the virtual clips to make them available to all users in MediaBase. Digitizing a Virtual Subclip
The Digitizing view is similar to the Segmenting view. The bottom portion of the windows contains a list of clips to be digitized.
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Tip: To open the Digitizing view, click Open New Digitizing View. You can also click Open VTR View, select the desired VTR, then click Digitize in the timecode Main menu.
Figure 53: Digitizing View
Tip: Click the Size button to extend the digitizing screen and display more clip information columns.
Digitizing Timecode Window Menus
The Digitizing view has menus located within the Timecode window to allow for additional control. The
Digitizing Timecode Main Menu contains buttons to access five additional menus: VTR, Mark, Split, File, and Caption.
Figure 54: Main Menu
The VTR menu includes the following functions:
Main. Returns you to the Main Menu.
VTR. Selects which VTR this digitizing form is using.
>>. Scrolls the VTR list to the right.
<<. Scrolls the VTR list to the left.
The Mark menu includes the following functions:
Main. Returns you to the Main Menu.
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In. Stores the current timecode location as an in point.
Out. Stores the current timecode location as an out point.
Add. Adds a clip using the in and out points.
Update. Updates the currently selected clip’s timecode pointers.
Fast Cue. Opens the Fast Cue window, which allows you to quickly jump to any timecode within the
clip. See Using Fast Cue (on page 89) for instructions.
The Split menu includes the following functions:
Main. Returns you to the Main Menu.
Split Duration #. Shows available split durations.
The File menu includes the following functions:
Main. Shows the Main Menu.
Open. Opens a virtual subclip (.vsc) file.
Save. Saves a virtual subclip (.vsc) file.
Clear. Clears all the virtual subclips on the grid.
Open Txt. Opens a text (.txt) file of the digitized subclip.
The Caption menu includes the following functions:
Main. Returns you to the Main Menu.
View. Not available in this version.
Open. Not available in this version.
Adding a Virtual Clip
Virtual clips are pointers to timecode positions on the currently loaded tape. Virtual clips can be created with the VTR in any state. This means you can create clips even while the VTR is in record. You can create hundreds of clips.
Tip: You can create virtual clips before marking in and out points. To do this, right-click in the Digitizing view, then click Add Blank. The blank virtual clip is added to the Digitizing list.
To create virtual clips:
1. Click Open VTR View.
2. Select the desired VTR.
3. Click Digitize.
The Digitizing view displays.
4. In the timecode Main menu, click Mark.
5. Click In at the Mark In point, and click Out at the Mark Out point.
6. Click Add.
The digitizing list displays the newly created virtual subclip ID. The ID field is automatically filled when clips are made.
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Tip: After the grid is populated with clips, you can make changes to a clip by selecting it then right-clicking to display a menu.
After creating virtual clips, you can select which clips to turn into server IDs and then digitize them to make them available to all users in the MediaBase by placing a check mark on the line item.
Updating Clip Information
You can update clip information after it has been created. The ID Information dialog box allows you to edit all the parameters of the clip.
Tape #, Store Room and Bin are provided for tracking purposes and are not transferred to the server or
MediaBase. These fields are stored with the batch-digitizing file.
Tip: You can change a clip ID and description by selecting the clip in the grid and entering the needed edits.
To update clip information:
1. Click Open New Digitizing View.
The Digitizing view displays.
2. Select the desired VTR.
3. Double-click the clip that requires the update.
The clip’s ID Information dialog box displays.
Figure 55: ID Information dialog box
4. Edit the clip parameters as needed.
5. Click OK.
Updating Mark In and Mark Out Points
To update mark in and mark out points:
1. Click Open New Digitizing View.
The Digitizing view displays.
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2. Select the desired VTR.
3. Select the clip that requires the update.
4. Use the VTR View to shuttle, jog, or var to the desired in point.
Working with Videotape Recorders
Tip: If you know the timecode of the in/out points you want, you can use Fast Cue to immediately
jump to that location. See Using Fast Cue (on page 89 ) for instructions.
5. In the timecode Main menu, click Mark, then click In to select the new mark in point.
6. Use the VTR View to shuttle, jog, or var to the desired out point.
7. Click Out to select the new mark out point.
8. Click Update.
The timecode values associated with the selected virtual subclip are updated.
Deleting Clips
To delete a clip from the list:
1. Click Open New Digitizing View.
The Digitizing view displays.
2. Select the desired VTR.
3. Select the clip to be deleted.
4. Right-click, click Delete.
Digitizing a Virtual Subclip
The ICM software has been designed to automatically digitize all the clips without manual intervention.
After clips have been created, you can digitize them into the server.
Tip: It is recommended that you start a digitizing session by first selecting the VTR using the VTR View and then selecting Digitize from the Main timecode menu.
To digitize a virtual subclip:
1. Click Open VTR View.
2. Select the desired VTR.
3. Click Digitize.
The Digitizing view displays.
4. Select the clip that you would like to digitize.
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A checkmark displays beside each selected clip.
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Figure 56: Selected Clips for Digitizing
5. Select the server channel to be used to record the clips from the list at the bottom of the form.
6. Click Route to route the VTR to the server.
Note: Check the server and VTR settings before routing the devices and ensure that your use of the channel will not send a conflicting message with a current operation.
7. Click Use VTR Timecode to match the clip IDs SOM with the mark in point of the VTR.
8. Click Digitize.
The ICM software validates the clips by making blank clips in MediaBase. Messages appear if any problems occur. If all the clips selected are valid a final warning displays.
Figure 57: Digitizing Warning
9. Click Yes to start the digitize session.
The status area gives the operator an indication as to how the batch digitizing session is progressing.
After all the clips have been digitized, the status indicates Digitizing Complete.
A warning displays if you attempt to digitize on a server that is currently playing or recording.
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Status While Digitizing
Working with Videotape Recorders
If ICM runs into any problems digitizing a clip, the clip is flagged with an error and the next clip in the list begins the digitize process. Examples of the status display in the timecode window are shown below.
Figure 58: Digitizing Status Messages
Saving Batch Digitizing Files
You can save and load batch digitizing clip lists. Batch digitizing lists are small files that allow you to quickly restore digitized media to your system or to a shared system.
Tip: To save a digitizing list, click Save from the File menu.
Opening Batch Digitizing Files
The file format used for batch digitizing is identical to that used for segmenting. This means that files can
be interchanged (refer to Time Zone Segmenting (on page 86)).
You can import text files through the Digitizing View and Segmenting View. For instructions on creating settings for different file configurations, see Virtual Subclip/Digitizing Text File Import Settings (on page
Tip: To load a saved batch-digitizing file, open the Digitizing view, then click Open in the File menu.
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Using Proc Amps
This chapter gives an overview of the ICM processing amplifier (proc amp) interface and gives instructions on using ICM to modify proc amp settings. ICM supports DPS-475, 575 and X75 proc amps.
You can use the instructions in this chapter if you need to make one-time adjustments that are not added to an event schedule.
ICM has taken full advantage of the powerful features of the DPS-475, 575, and X75 proc amps. ICM provides full manual control of up to 16 proc amps; every function that can be performed through the front panel of the proc amp can also be preformed through ICM.
Figure 59: Proc Amp
Tip: You can add a proc amp adjustment to a scheduled event through EventBase. See EventBase (on
Proc Amp Parameters
Proc amp parameters are uploaded and downloaded every time events are being executed. This is an extensive list that includes audio delay for feeds with lip sync problems. The purpose of using this list is to provide the highest quality recording possible under an automated environment.
The proc amp parameters include:
Video Source
DigiDuplex (On/Off)
Noise Reduction (On/Off)
Video AGC (On/Off)
Luma Level
Black Level
Chroma Level
Hue
Audio 1 Source
Audio 2 Source
Auto Track (On/Off)
Audio Delay 1
Audio Delay 2
Audio Gain 1R
Audio Gain 1L
Audio Gain 2R
Audio Gain 2L
Tip: You can store default proc amp settings. See DPS 475/575 Settings (on page 42).
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Using Proc Amps
The proc amp view matches the front panel of a proc amp and can control up to 16 proc amps. The active proc amp channel displays as a bright button. For instructions on using your proc amp, refer to the user manual that came with your proc amp.
To open the Proc Amp View window, click Open Proc. Amp. View or select Proc. View from the View menu.
Audio Level Control
You can access the audio level controls through four faders on the ICM. The checkmark to the left of each fader allows you to group channels together for mirroring fader action.
Proc Amp Small View
You can use a small view of the proc amp screen to monitor levels without occupying additional screen space.
Figure 60: Proc Amp Small View
Tip: To toggle between the small and large views, click the arrow between the rack screws on the left hand side.
X75 Proc Amp View
The X75 proc amp is controlled through the X75 Proc Amp window. This view shows the controls found on an X75 proc amp, and allows you to control the device through the ICM interface. The manual X75 control is similar to the proc amp controls found in the Proc View.
Note: X75 must have firmware version 1.7.118 or higher for full ICM control. Contact Imagine
Communications to learn where you can download this version or higher.
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ICM can recall saved presets in the X75 at an event’s start and end with EventBase. To configure X75
presets, see Storing Proc Amp Defaults (on page 44).
Figure 61: X75 Proc Amp window
To open the X75 Proc Amp window, click Open X75 View or select X75 View from the View menu.
Selecting a Proc Amp
To select a proc amp:
1. Click Open Proc Amp View on the toolbar.
2. Click on the arrow between the rack screws on the right hand side.
The Proc View is extended, displaying the 16 proc amp channels.
Figure 62: Selecting a Proc Amp
3. Click on the desired proc channel.
The active channel displays as a bright button.
Tip: To change to another proc amp, click on the desired proc amp.
4. Change the proc amp as needed.
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Using Routers
This chapter gives an overview of the ICM router controls and gives instructions on using ICM to modify settings manually for router control.
Router Overview
ICM’s routing interface, the Router view, can change the cross points on as many as eight routers.
Figure 63: Router View
To open the Router View window, click Open Router View or select Router View from the View menu.
The router source icons and descriptions allow you to quickly select the correct sources and
for instructions.
Your administrator can also restrict the use of sources or destinations. If you require changes to your routing tables, contact your administrator.
Using the Routers
Routing is set up through the Router View dialog box. Through the Router view, you can change any router destination that is provided in the destination list. You can also select from any source in the source lists.
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Note: The administrator determines which sources and destination are presented to users in the
The Routers view allows you to:
Select which one of the eight routers that require the cross-point change (switch).
View and select available sources on the selected router (inputs).
View and select the available destinations on the selected router.
To make a cross-point change:
1. Select the router icon from the toolbar.
The router view displays, showing the last command sent to the router.
Figure 64: Router View
2. Select a router from the Router drop-down list.
The router field should be selected first because it affects which sources and destinations are displayed.
3. Select a source from the Source drop-down list.
Tip: An icon is assigned to each source and destination to make it easier to quickly identify them.
You can change the items that are presented and the way they are presented. See Adding Icons (on
4. Select a destination from the Destination drop-down list.
5. Click Take to make the cross-point change.
Tip: Click Take/Done to make the change and close the form.
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EventBase
This chapter gives an overview of the ICM EventBase and gives instructions on using EventBase to make scheduled events through ICM.
EventBase Overview
EventBase is where all recurring tasks are stored. All features in ICM that have been discussed in previous chapters can be automated based on the date and time.
EventBase gives an overview of the scheduled events. Each event can use different types and quantities of hardware to achieve its goal.
Figure 65: EventBase Window
Open the EventBase view by clicking Open EventBase View on the toolbar or by clicking View in the
Eventbase menu.
EventBase displays the following information:
From. This is the starting date of the event (first time).
To. This is the closing date of the event (last time).
Days. These are the days of the week on which the event will occur.
Active. This indicates the status of the event.
Description. A description to indicate the purpose of the event.
Start Time. The time when the first command is sent to a piece of hardware.
End Time. The time when the last piece of hardware is released.
Duration. The overall duration of the event.
Devices. A list of the hardware required for the event.
EventBase Toolbar
The EventBase toolbar includes the following information and shortcuts:
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Add Event. Opens the Add Event window to add an event.
Open EventBase. Open an EventBase file.
Save EventBase. Save an EventBase file.
Delete Event. Delete an event in the EventBase.
Export EventBase to Text. Export the Eventbase to a text file.
Filter Event List. Filter the EventBase.
Filter By Date. Filter the EventBase by date.
Current File. Currently active EventBase file.
Loading an EventBase
When ICM is started, the last EventBase file that was in use is automatically loaded. This auto load feature ensures that no events are missed in the case of a power failure or troubleshooting restart. The current EventBase file name and path displays on the EventBase toolbar.
Note: The auto load feature can be disabled using the Other tab in the General Settings dialog box. See
Auto Load Last EventBase At Boot (on page 33).
To load an EventBase:
1. In the File menu, click Open EventBase.
The Open EventBase window displays.
2. Select the desired EventBase (.ebf) file.
3. Click Open.
The EventBase window displays the selected EventBase. All events that showed prior to loading the new
Eventbase are removed from the display.
Updating Eventbase
The EventBase record contains structured information about scheduled events. ICM continuously monitors EventBase to update the record, even when the EventBase window is closed. The EventBase record is saved in the EventBase (.ebf) file.
Tip: To save an EventBase file, click Save on the EventBase toolbar.
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EventBase Logs
EventBase
All EventBase activity is stored in a daily text file for logging and troubleshooting purposes. You can find the EventBase logs at the following location:
C:/Harris ICM Logs/YYYYMMDD.txt where YYYY is the year, MM is the month, and DD is the day.
Filtering the EventBase
EventBase can be filtered in four ways:
All Events. The All Events option displays every event in EventBase.
Today Only. This will display only events that will occur today.
Date. This will display only the events that occur on the date shown in the date selector to the right of the filter list.
Old Events. This will show events that are no longer active and will never be executed.
Filtering by Date
To filter EventBase by Date:
1. Load the desired EventBase (see EventBase Toolbar (on page 102)).
2. Select Date in the Filter Event list.
3. Click the Filter Date list.
The Filter Date Calendar displays.
Figure 66: Filter Date Calendar
4. Select the desired filter date.
EventBase displays the scheduled events for the date you selected.
Working with Events
This section gives instructions on performing basic tasks with events. For instructions on configuring
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Adding Events
You can add events to EventBase through the Add Event window.
Tip: If you need to add multiple events that have similar information, you can use the Insert Event
feature. See Inserting Events (on page 107).
To add an event to the EventBase:
1. Load the desired EventBase (see EventBase Toolbar (on page 102)).
2. Do one of the following:
Click Add Event.
Double-click on a blank event in EventBase.
In the Eventbase menu, click Add.
The Add Event window displays.
Figure 67: Add Event window
3. Enter Scheduling Details . The left side of the Add Event window determines the event schedule.
Enter the following information:
Date Scheduling. This is the start (from) and end (to) dates of the event. Events can be scheduled up to ten years in advance.
Active Days. The days of the week on which the event occurs.
Overall Time. This field displays the overall start time, end time and duration. These fields are automatically filled in, as you will see when working with the devices.
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Description. A brief description of the purpose of the event. The description displays only in the
EventBase.
Active. Indicates the status of the event:
Yes. The event is scheduled to execute.
No. The event displays in EventBase but does not execute.
Skip Once. The event skips a single occurrence and then change its state to Yes.
One Time. The event executes then deletes from EventBase.
Enabled Devices. This area shows all the enabled devices required to perform the event.
This is only a display.
4. Enter Device information. The right side of the Add Event window determines the devices and
device configurations that are required to perform the event. See Scheduling Devices (on page 108)
for instructions on device configuration for scheduled events.
5. Click Add Event.
information.
6. Click Save on the EventBase toolbar.
Conflict Checking
Before an event is added to EventBase, ICM checks that enough information has been given to accomplish the event and verifies that the information correct. If information is missing or incorrect, a message appears to indicate the problem.
ICM also performs conflict checking to protect existing events from interruption. ICM searches through existing events in the local EventBase for hardware conflicts that may exist from a previously scheduled event.
Conflict checking is performed on a device-to-device basis. If, for example, a device is used for only 30 minutes in a one-hour event, ICM recognizes this and allows the hardware to be scheduled for other tasks after the first task has completed.
When recording through Eventbase, if a protected (loaded) clip ID is encountered, Eventbase goes into increment mode rather than simply not recording.
If a conflict exists, you receive a server scheduling conflict warning.
Figure 68: Server Scheduling Conflict warning
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Tip: You can prevent other events from scheduling a hardware device by adding an event that sends
"None" as a command. You may do this if, for example, you are using hardware for other purposes
(under manual control) and need to prevent an event schedule in that period of time.
Inserting Events
You can easily add multiple events that have similar information to an existing event with the Insert
Event feature.
To insert an event:
1. Load the desired EventBase (see Loading an EventBase (on page 103)).
2. Double-click the event that you wish to duplicate.
The Update Event window displays.
3. Modify the event information as needed for the duplicate event.
4. Click Insert Event.
Updating Events
You can update an event through the Update Event window.
To update existing events within the EventBase:
1. Load the desired EventBase (see Loading an EventBase (on page 103)).
2. Double-click the event that needs to be updated.
The Update Event window displays.
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Figure 69: Update Event window
3. Edit the event as needed.
4. Click Update to apply the changes.
ICM performs conflict checking on updated events.
EventBase
Deleting Events
To delete an event from the EventBase:
1. Load the desired EventBase (see Loading an EventBase (on page 103)).
2. Select the event to be deleted.
3. Press Delete on your keyboard or click Trash on the EventBase toolbar.
Event Problem (Alarms)
As events are executed, they are checked to make sure they have started correctly. Ten to fifteen seconds after commands have been sent, ICM checks to ensure the hardware is in the correct state.
If the hardware is not in the correct state, an alarm displays. This alarm can also issue an audio alarm through the ICM speakers (optional hardware).
Figure 70: Event Problem Alarm
Scheduling Devices
A single event can control all hardware types that are required to perform the task. This allows
EventBase to save and execute the different requirements that each event may use. A single event can typically use a two router changes, a proc amp configuration, and a server channel for recording.
Tip: An event can control up to two servers, two VTRs, four routers, one alarm, one GPI and two proc amps.
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Enabling a Device
EventBase
Before a device can be used, it must be enabled. Use the following instructions to enable a device.
To enable a device:
1. In the Add Event window, select the type of device required:
Server. Select the server tab to enable a server channel.
VTR. Select the VTR tab to enable a videotape recorder (VTR) channel.
Router. Select the Router tab to enable a router.
Proc Amp. Select the Proc Amp tab to enable a processing amplifier (proc amp).
GPI. Select the GPI tab to enable a general purpose interface (GPI) device. This feature is planned for a future release.
Alarm. Select the Alarm tab to enable an event alarm.
2. Click Enable.
The device is activated. You can now set device-specific parameters.
Scheduling Server Channels
The server tabs define the scheduled server configurations for an event and the commands that are sent to the server channel.
Server ID Tab
The server ID name for this event is entered into the ID tab.
You can specify the same or different server IDs for different days of the week.
If the server ID is the same for every recording, enter the server ID name in the Every Day ID box.
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If this event uses different server IDs on different days of the week, enter the server IDs in the appropriate days of the Daily ID section. When the event is executed, ICM uses the server ID entered in the current day of the week.
Figure 71: Add Event — Server ID Tab
Server Commands
The server command tab is where you define the commands sent to the server.
Figure 72: Server — Command Tab
The Command tab contains the following information:
Server. Defines the server channel to be used for this event.
Command. Determines the command to be issued to the server channel. The commands that can be sent include:
None. Issues no command to the server.
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Tip: If you need to reserve server time for a manual operation, you can use this command to reserve the time. Enter the duration of the reservation and enter None on the Command tab.
This prevents other users from scheduling an event that uses this hardware at the same time.
Record. Initializes the server to record at the start time.
Loop Record. Places the server channel in an endless loop recording. The duration specified is the size of the loop.
Tip: To automatically stop the loop, you can schedule a second server command to send a stop command.
Exact Record. Performs a frame-accurate record. Use exact record when you are performing network time-shifting.
To accomplish a frame-accurate record, the server begins recording 5-10 seconds before the scheduled start time. After the scheduled start time has passed the ID is trimmed to the exact start time and exact end time.
When performing an Exact Record, keep the following in mind:
Frame accuracy depends on the compression scheme used. The system looks for an "I" frame when trimming.
The exact record cannot be performed on IDs starting with the timecode 00:00:00;00 (a record starting at midnight). You can only perform exact records from 00:00:15;00 to
23:59:59;45.
Use Exact Record to time-shift material and Exact Play to play back. Time-shifting occurs when you frame-accurately record material at a specified time and shift it to playout at a later time. Time-shifting is primarily used for recording a network feed and then playing it back at a later time.
To use Exact Record for time shifting, you must configure your server to record time-of-day time-code.
Play. Initializes the server to play at the start time.
Exact Play. Similar to the exact record, the server loads the ID to be played 5-10 seconds prior to the start time and then places the server in play at the scheduled start time. Similar to a pre-roll with VTRs, this feature is ideal for time shifting.
Stop. Issues a stop command to the server.
Pause. Issues a pause command to the server.
Rewind. Issues a rewind command to the server.
Fast Forward. Issues a fast forward command to the server.
Record Description. Allows for a description on the server event. This description is transferred into
MediaBase for Nexio systems.
Agency. Lists agencies for further definition of the event. A new agency can be added by typing in this field.
Kill Date. The date the ID will be flagged as expired in MediaBase. The kill date works in terms of the number of days since the date the media is recorded.
Type. Lists existing agency types. A new agency can be added by typing in this field.
Increment. Defines the action to take if the ID already exists in the server when it starts recording.
Increment commands ICM to increase the last character until a unique ID is found and then start the recording under the unique ID. Increment finds a unique ID within milliseconds.
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When the last portion of the ID is modified, you can still easily find material in the MediaBase by sorting by ID and watching the record date.
Overwrite. Defines the action to take if the ID already exists in the server when it starts recording.
Overwrite gives ICM the permission to delete the ID and then recreate it again. This will self-purge an ID. If you choose Overwrite and an ID is protected or has subclips, ICM automatically switches to
Increment for that particular occurrence.
CAUTION
When using Overwrite, you could delete needed media.
Scheduling a Server Channel
To schedule a server channel:
1. In the Add Event window, enable the desired server. See Enabling a Device (on page 109).
2. Enter the following information in the server tab:
Start Time. Enter the time of day that the commands must be sent to the server (server start time).
Duration. Click the drop-down list to select a default time or enter the duration that the server channel is reserved for this event. Your administrator can create a customized list of commonly
used default durations. See Durations (on page 30).
ID Tab. The ID tab contains the server ID for this event.
Every Day ID. Enter the server ID in this field if the event server ID is the same on all days.
Daily ID. Enter the different server IDs when the ID varies during the week.
Command Tab. Enter the command that will be sent to the server. See Server Commands (on
page 110 ) for command definitions.
Audio Tab. The Audio tab contains audio input level controls for the event. When you set the input faders at the start of a recording, the Audio tab ensures that every time this event is executed the input levels match these settings.
On-line. Check On-line to match the faders to the current fader position on the server. If you adjust the faders in On-line mode, the faders on the server are adjusted.
Off-line. Check Off-Line to adjust the faders without affecting the current fader position on the server.
Unity. Click the Unity buttons to move the fader to the unity position.
3. Click Add Event.
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Scheduling VTRs
The VTR device section is the area to set the specific commands that will be sent to a VTR.
EventBase
Figure 73: VTR Device tab
VTR Commands
The following commands can be scheduled for a VTR:
Record. Sends a record command.
Play. Sends a play command.
Stop. Sends a stop command.
Pause. Sends a pause command.
Rewind. Sends a rewind command.
Fast Forward. Sends a fast forward command.
Cue To Timecode. Issues a command for the VTR to cue to the timecode specified in the timecode field.
Standby On. Sends a standby on command.
Standby Off. Sends a standby off command.
Eject. Sends an eject command.
None. Sends no command.
Scheduling a VTR
To schedule a VTR:
1. In the Add Event window, enable the VTR device. See Enabling a Device (on page 109).
2. Enter the following information in the VTR tab:
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Start Time. Enter in the time of the day the command should be sent to the VTR (VTR start time).
Duration. Enter the duration of time the VTR will be occupied.
VTR. Select the VTR for this event from the list.
Start Command. Select the command to be issued to the VTR at the start time. See VTR
Commands (on page 113) for a list of commands and their definitions.
End Command. Select a command to issue at the end of the event (start time + duration). See
VTR Commands (on page 113) for a list of commands and their definitions.
3. Click Add Event.
Scheduling Proc Amps
The Proc Amp devices section is the area to set the specific commands that will be sent to a processing amplifier (proc amp).
Figure 74: Devices — Proc Amp tab
Proc Amp Tabs
The following tabs are included on the Proc Amp tab:
General. Contains the proc amp settings for this event:
Lock Key Pad While in Use. Prevents the levels from being adjusted while the proc amp is in use.
The keypad is locked for the duration of the event. When the event has completed, the key lock is released.
Restore Proc to Unity After Event. Automatically restores the proc amp to unity at the end of the event.
Self Setup to Bars ( Gimme Bars). Automatically sets the Luma, Black, Chroma and Hue if 75% bars are present at the input. This option issues a self-setup to bars at the start time. If bars are
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Make Adjustments. Displays the proc amp view for manual control. See Using Proc Amps (on
Download Current Settings. Downloads the current settings from the proc amp to be stored with this event.
Video / Audio Tab. Allows you to monitor the custom downloaded settings. No adjustments can be made on these tabs.
Scheduling a Proc Amp
To schedule a proc amp:
1. In the Add Event window, enable the proc amp. See Enabling a Device (on page 109).
2. Enter the following information in the Proc Amp tab:
Start Time. Enter the time of the day the command should be sent to the proc amp.
Duration. Enter the duration for which the proc amp will be occupied.
Proc Amp. Select the proc amp for this event.
Use Default. Restores the selected proc amp to the station’s unity. Your administrator can set
each proc amp to a different unity. See Storing Proc Amp Defaults (on page 44) for instructions.
Use Settings Below. Automatically downloads the current state on the proc amp and stores the settings with the event. The next time the event is scheduled, the same parameters are loaded in preparation for the event.
commands and their definitions.
4. Click Add Event.
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Scheduling Routers
EventBase
The router device section is the area to set the specific commands that will be sent to a router. Up to four cross-point changes can occur under a single event. This feature allows for multiple routing of analog, SDI, HD, etc all under a single event.
Figure 75: Devices — Router tab
To schedule a router:
1. In the Add Event window, enable the router. See Enabling a Device (on page 109).
2. Enter the following information in the Router tab:
Start Time. Enter the time of the day the command should be sent to the router.
Duration. Enter the duration that the router destination will be occupied.
Router. Select the router that will be used for this event.
Source. Select the source (input) that will be used for the event.
Destination. Select the destination (output) that will be used for the event.
3. Click Add Event.
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Scheduling Alarms
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The alarm device is a convenient way to create reminders for manual tasks such as changing a tape.
Figure 76: Alarm tab
To schedule an alarm:
1. In the Add Event window, enable the alarm. See Enabling a Device (on page 109).
2. Enter the following information in the Alarm tab:
Start Time. Enter the time of the day the alarm is presented.
Duration. (Optional) If an alarm is required at the end of the event, then specify a duration.
Start Alarm Type. There are three choices in this field:
Audio/Visual. Presents the operator with a message on the screen and an audio alarm from
ICM speaker system (sold separately).
Visual Only. Displays an alarm without sound.
None. Displays no alarm.
Start Alarm Description. Enter a brief message that is presented to the operator.
End Alarm Type. Defines the alarm to occur at the end of the event (start time + duration).
3. Click Add Event.
When the alarm command is sent, the a screen similar to the following displays.
Figure 77: Alarm Event
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Using the NXEC-400 External
Controller
The NXEC-400 external controller can be used for media scrubbing, marking in and out points, and other functions carried out in the ICM interface. The NXEC-400 controller has default functions for transport control.
Figure 78: NXEC-400 External Controller
Installing the NXEC-400
To install the NXEC-400 controller, you must connect the controller and modify the general settings in
ICM. For instructions on modifying the general settings for use with an external controller, see External
Controller Settings (on page 34).
Connecting the NXEC-400
To connect the NXEC-400 to your machine, plug the controller into a COM port.
Note: On the ICM server, COM ports 1 and 2 are attached to the motherboard. Use one of these ports for the NXEC-400 controller.
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Controller Buttons and Functions
The external controller has different functions for the servers, VTRs, routers, and proc amps. The functions accessible with the controller is dependent on the active window. For example, when the server channel window is selected, the external controller loads server channel controls and functions.
This section describes the default functions of the external controller when controlling the server channels, VTRs, routers, and proc amps.
Server Commands
Server channels can be controlled with the external controller when the server windows are selected.
You can customize the server commands on your external controller. See External Controller Settings
(on page 47) for instructions on doing this.
Server commands found on the NXEC-400 controller include:
Eject. Removes the loaded ID from the server channel.
Goto. Toggles the controller display between server channel name and ID timecode.
1. Goes to the first frame.
2. Opens Fast Cue window.
3. Opens ID Information window.
4. Selects the previous server channel.
5. Selects the next server channel.
Enter. Goes to the last frame.
6/Rewind. Rewinds the current ID.
7/RPlay. Plays the current ID in reverse.
8/Stop. Stops the current action of the ID.
9/FPlay. Plays the current ID.
10/FFwd. Fast forwards the current ID.
Mark In. Marks an in point.
Preview. Goes to the next in point.
Frame-1. Moves the loaded ID back one frame.
Shuttle Select. Toggles the search knob between shuttle and var (variable) control.
Frame+1. Moves the loaded ID ahead one frame.
Autoedit. Goes to the next out point.
Mark Out. Marks an out point.
VTR Commands
VTRs can be controlled with the external controller when a VTR window is selected. You can customize
the VTR commands on your external controller. See External Controller Settings (on page 47) for
instructions on doing this.
The default VTR commands on the NXEC-400 controller include:
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Eject. Ejects the current media from the VTR.
Goto. Toggles the external controller display between the VTR label and current media timecode.
1. Selects VTR 1.
2. Selects VTR 2.
3. Selects VTR 3.
4. Selects the previous VTR.
5. Selects the next VTR.
Enter. Places the VTR in or takes the VTR out of standby mode.
6/Rewind. Rewinds the current media.
7/RPlay. Pre-rolls the current media.
8/Stop. Stops the current action of the media.
9/FPlay. Plays the current media.
10/FFwd. Fast forwards the current media.
Mark In. Marks an in point.
Preview. Goes to the next in point.
Frame-1. Moves the current media back one frame.
Shuttle Select. Toggles the search knob between shuttle and var (variable).
Frame+1. Moves the current media ahead one frame.
Autoedit. Goes to the out point.
Mark Out. Marks the out point.
Router Commands
Routers can be controlled with the external controller when the router view is selected. You can also
The default router commands on the NXEC-400 controller include:
Eject. Takes the signal on the current setting (applies current settings).
Goto. Takes the signal on the current setting.
1. Selects the previous router.
2. Selects the next router.
3. Selects the previous source.
4. Selects the next source.
5. Selects the previous destination.
Enter. Selects the next destination.
6-10, Rewind, RPlay, Stop, FPlay, FFwd. These buttons have no assigned function.
Mark In. Selects router 1.
Preview. Selects router 2.
Frame-1. Selects router 3.
Shuttle Select. Selects router 4.
Frame+1. Selects router 5.
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Autoedit. Selects router 6.
Mark Out. Selects router 7.
Using the NXEC-400 External Controller
Proc Commands
Proc amps can be controlled with the external controller when the proc amp or X75 view is selected.
You can also customize proc amp commands on your external controller (see External Controller
The default proc amp commands on the NXEC-400 controller include:
Eject. Sends the Enter command.
Goto. Sends the Exit command.
1. Selects proc amp #1.
2. Selects proc amp #2.
3. Selects proc amp #3.
4. Select previous proc amp.
5. Select next proc amp.
Enter. This button has no assigned function.
6-10, Rewind, RPlay, Stop, FPlay, FFwd. These buttons have no assigned function.
Mark In. Selects the luma level.
Preview. Selects the black (setup) level.
Frame-1. Selects the chroma level.
Shuttle Select. Selects the hue level.
Frame+1. Selects Video In.
Autoedit. Selects Audio In.
Mark Out. Selects Frz Mode.
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Troubleshooting RS-422 Control
These instructions show you how to troubleshoot Comtrol port settings for RS-422 control. Use the following instructions to verify that the settings for your RS-422 control port are correct.
SMPTE Comtrol Rocket Port Settings
The ICM chassis contains two SMPTE Comtrol Rocket ports that control the RS-422 devices. Each
Comtrol port card has 8 dip switches that need to be set correctly. The following instructions show you how to make the needed settings.
CAUTION
Use static protection equipment when following these instructions.
To verify the Comtrol port jumper settings:
1. Ensure that the ICM chassis is unplugged from all power supplies.
2. Remove the top cover of the chassis.
Figure 79: ICM chassis with Comtrol port cards
3. Using static protection equipment, remove the Comtrol port cards from top two PCI slots of the ICM chassis.
Tip: You will need to unscrew the power supply from the chassis to remove the Comtrol cards.
4. Change all 8 dip switches to the On position. In the On position, the tab of the switch is closest to the board face.
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Figure 80: Comtrol port card with dip switches in On position
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5. Re-install the Comtrol port cards in the top two PCI slots.
Tip: Use caution to ensure the boards are firmly in place.
6. Return any removed parts such as the power supply attachments to their original placement.
7. Re-attach the chassis cover.
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