Harris ADC 100 User Manual

ADC 100 Device Server

User’s Guide

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C

ontents

Introduction

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

What is the Harris Automation System? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Using Harris Automation in the Broadcast Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

ADC Device Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Backup (Redundant) Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Air Client Workstations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Media Client Workstation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

File Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Additional Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

What is the ADC Device Server? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Broadcast Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Play Lists and Transmission Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Automated Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

GMT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Compilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

1

Installation

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Installing the NT Device Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Checkkey.exe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

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Installing the Server Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Installing the Configuration Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Command Line Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Upgrading from DOS to NT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

2

Configuration Manager

Configuring the Device Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

File Menu (Server) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

View Menu (Server) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Configuration Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Server Handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Configuring Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Logically Configuring Your Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Deleting Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Configuring Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Configuring a Protect Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Play List Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

Parameters Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

Options Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Lookahead Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Events to Log Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

Mix/Wipe Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19

Linking Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20

Media List Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20

Parameters Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20

Options Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21

Events to Log Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21

GMT List Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21

Parameters Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21

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Options Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21

Events to Log Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21

Compile List Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21

Parameters Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21

Options Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21

Lookahead Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21

Events to Log Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22

Compiler Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22

Changing the Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23

3

Video Disk Configuration

Video Disk Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

General Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Ports Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Prerolls/Postrolls Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

Storage Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Recording Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Segments Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

Archive Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

E to E Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

Reporting Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

Content Server Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15

Disk Status Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16

Diagnostics Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17

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VTR Configuration

VTR Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

General Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Diagnostics Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

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VTR Type Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

5

Cart Machine Configuration

Cart Machine Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

General Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Editor Parameters Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

ID Title Mismatch Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Tools Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

Diagnostics Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

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M/C Switcher Configuration

M/C Switcher Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

General Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Sources Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Destinations Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

System Inputs Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Effect Durations Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

Reporting Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

Backup Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6

Miscellaneous Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Cascade Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

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Switch-Only Device Configuration

Switch-Only Device Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

General Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

Prerolls/Postrolls Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4

GPI Sheet Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5

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Requester Configuration

Requester Device Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2

General Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2

Qualifiers Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3

Routing Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4

Destination Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5

Distributor Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

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Distributor Configuration

Distributor Device Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

General Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

Routing Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

Source Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3

Global Delete Targets Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5

Appendix A Supported Devices

Video Disks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

VTRs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

Cart Machines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2

M/C Switchers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2

Routers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3

Switch Only Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4

Audio Carts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4

Character Generators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4

SERCOM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5

Still Stores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5

Barcode Readers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5

GMT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6

Annotators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6

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2-7

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2-2

2-3

2-4

Configured Devices (1 of 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Configured Devices (2 of 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Device Configuration Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

List Assignments (1 of 2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

List Assignments (2 of 2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Configuring a Protect Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Configuring a Protect Disk (wrong) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

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Updated NT Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Additional ports of same video disk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

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Introduction

Overview

This chapter presents an introduction to the Harris ADC Device Server and how it works within the automation system. Also included in this overview is a brief description of the various chapters of this manual. Topics covered in this chapter include:

◆ About This Manual

◆ What is the Harris Automation System?

◆ Features

◆ System Components

◆ Automated Recording

About This Manual

The ADC Device Server User’s Manual contains the following chapters:

Introduction. This chapter, giving an overview of the ADC Device Server and its features. Also included is a brief description of optional Harris products.

Chapter 1, “Installation” on page 1-1, provides instructions for installing the ADC

Device Server and its client-side configuration software.

Chapter 2, “Configuration Manager” on page 2-1, covers in detail the configuration utility and the basic steps to get the ADC Device Server up and running. Most ADC

Device Server systems arrive with hardware already installed and configured. For these systems, little (if any) hardware installation and configuration is required. This chapter is particularly useful when adding new boards to computers and other components or when upgrading to the current ADC Device Server configuration.

Also included in this chapter is generic information on configuring different types of lists (play lists, media lists, GMT lists, and compile lists).

Chapter 3, “Video Disk Configuration” on page 3-1, describes the various configuration options for a typical video disk.

Chapter 4, “VTR Configuration” on page 4-1, describes the various configuration options for a typical video tape recorder (VTR).

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Chapter 5, “Cart Machine Configuration” on page 5-1, describes the various configuration options for a typical cart machine.

Chapter 6, “M/C Switcher Configuration” on page 6-1, describes the various configuration options for a typical master control switcher.

Chapter 7, “Switch-Only Device Configuration” on page 7-1, describes the various configuration options for a typical switch-only device.

Chapter 8, “Requester Configuration” on page 8-1, describes the various configuration options for a typical requester. Requesters and distributors work in conjunction with Harris’

GMT product to enhance the automation process. See “GMT” on page 11.

Chapter 9, “Distributor Configuration” on page 9-1, describes the various configuration options for a typical distributor. Requesters and distributors work in conjunction with Harris’

GMT product to enhance the automation process. See “GMT” on page 11.

Appendix A, “Supported Devices” on page A-1, contains a list of all currently supported devices. This list is continually updated, so be sure to check Harris’ website at www.harris.com for updates to the list of supported devices.

What is the Harris Automation System?

The Harris system automates television broadcast operations for the station, network, cable, newsroom and/or offline environments. It also provides a link between traffic, master control and engineering, establishing a method of organization and communication between oftenisolated television station departments.

Automation allows the control room to function at peak efficiency, minimizing operator errors through such features as automating the process of transferring traffic’s lists so the operator does not have to re-enter the same data from traffic’s logs. The master control operator also can perform several tasks at the same time, since the automation system performs many tasks that formerly were done manually.

The basic ADC Device Server system has a device server which is configured for at least one transmission list. The file server is located on a separate, dedicated computer. The client (user) computers connect to the Device Server and file server computers through a local area network (LAN) that uses a client-server configuration.

System configurations can range from a simple server connected to a switcher and three or four VTRs to a large system that manages video disk servers, several cart machines, many

VTRs and a wide variety of other devices.

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The following diagram presents a basic overview of automation system components:

Using Harris Automation in the Broadcast Environment

Three major activities are performed in the broadcast environment to prepare an event for air.

◆ The station’s Traffic department typically generates a dub list (new material to prepare for onair playout). Using the Harris Media Client (available separately), this list can be transformed into a label list for barcode labels and the tape details directly entered into the Harris database, as well as a dub list for spots to be entered into a video disk server.

◆ Traffic produces a schedule of the items to be played out during a specific time period. The automation system accepts the schedules from traffic through a traffic system interface, converts the schedules to playlists and stores the lists at the file server computer. Play lists can also be created and edited directly from the client workstations.

To prepare a list for playout, the play list is loaded into the ADC Device Server transmission window and becomes a transmission list. ADC Device Server activities are driven by transmission lists. There are two major types of transmission lists – play and compile lists.

Play lists are used for both playout and record events, although separate lists are used for each of these activities. Compile lists are used to take interstitial material and record it together on a separate tape to be played out by a single VTR. Compilation reduces the number of VTRs needed to play out the interstitial material to air.

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◆ While a play list is running, each event performs a specific task such as play, record, which includes threading and switching. After the event airs, the actual start time and duration of the event are written in the As-Run log (file). This log is typically returned to Traffic where changes in the original schedule can be compared and billing and recordkeeping updated.

System Components

The basic automation system is comprised of the following components:

◆ ADC Device Server

◆ Backup (Redundant) Server (suggested)

◆ Air Client Workstation(s)

◆ Media Client Workstation

◆ File Server

ADC Device Server

The ADC Device Server is the computer dedicated to communicating and controlling the broadcast devices and client workstations. The device server is the subject of this manual. The device server controls devices via an RS-422 connection. It also sends and receives frameaccurate information across the Local Area Network (LAN) from remote client workstations.

Backup (Redundant) Server

(Optional) Backup is an important part of automation. The ability to recover immediately from hardware failure in a broadcast environment is crucial. Protection against device server failure can be achieved through a backup (redundant) device server.

The backup device server is a computer which is identical to the main device server. If the main device server fails, the backup device server takes over the tasks handled by the main device server. The backup device server is configured the same way as the main device server.

If the main device server fails, the device connections can be manually transferred to the backup device server. The transfer is accomplished by an RS-422 switching device.

Air Client Workstations

The Air Client workstations are PC computers that run client application software. The workstations communicate with the Device Server through a local area network.

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The client workstations (and the control panels) are where users interact with the ADC Device

Server. A typical automation system comprises enough Air Client workstations to support several users. At an Air Client workstation, a user creates and edits playlists. Users that have the proper access rights can also control the transmission lists from the Air Client.

Hardware Control Panel

(Optional) The hardware control panel is a hardware device for controlling the playout of transmission lists. The hardware control panel contains backlit buttons. While each button has a specific function, buttons can be customized to meet specific needs. The Air Client supports multiple control panels, which may be required in multichannel systems.

Media Client Workstation

The Media Client workstation is used to prepare material for air. Media Client uses the dub list generated by Traffic. The operator then creates material records and writes the records to the database.

File Server

The file server stores the database and play list files. Through the use of a client, commands are sent to the file server. The file server then reports back to the client, at which time the client sends commands to the device server for execution.

The file server does not run any software. Its sole function is to free the device server to exclusively control devices. The device server reads the play list from the file server (via a network hub), then executes the play list.

Additional Options

Available options include:

◆ Additional Client (user) workstations

◆ Additional ADC Device Server devices

◆ Additional supported channels

◆ Additional control panels and customization of pushbutton functions

◆ GPI interface

◆ Media preparation

◆ Database conversion

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◆ Traffic interface

◆ Redundant device and database server (cloning)

◆ Redundant Device Server switch box

◆ ID/Title Mismatch software

◆ Air Protect

◆ Compilation

◆ Auto-record

◆ GMT

◆ Customization of other features

What is the ADC Device Server?

The device server is the heart of the automation system. The device server controls devices through RS-422 connections and General Purpose Interface (GPI). The device server communicates with remote clients through a Local Area Network (LAN) connection,

Physically, the ADC Device Server is either a 20-slot or 10-slot, rack mount PC. The device server is installed with ADC Device Server software (which is different than what is installed at the client computers). The server contains four-port serial boards (where the devices connect), GPI boards, timecode reader board, reference video board and a network board. A

20-slot server installed with four-port serial boards can control a maximum of 64 devices and provide 16 channels simultaneously. If more capacity is needed, additional device servers can be added to the system.

The ADC Device Server is configured remotely from any client on the Harris automation system containing the Remote Configuration Tool. The Configuration Tool contains common

Windows usability features, such as drag and drop and a point-and-click graphical interface.

The system is highly flexible and can be configured for most broadcast operations and equipment. The ADC Device Server controls most types and models of broadcast devices, including cart machines, video disk servers, external VTRs, still stores, character generators, routers, switchers, distributors and master control switchers. The ADC Device Server can also incorporate existing broadcast applications into the Harris system.

One of the ADC Device Server’s major strengths is its powerful software. The software interfaces with and controls the broadcast devices (instead of hardware interface boxes). The software can be easily modified to incorporate new models or types of devices.

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Automation system components (including the ADC Device Server) are connected through a local area network (LAN), in a client-server configuration. The ADC Device Server integrates the on-air playout system by using station reference video to maintain timing, by using station timecode to keep to the on air schedule and by controlling virtually any serially-controlled device (including satellite receivers), and any GPI (General Purpose Interface) controlled device. The Master Control operator can control the on air playout from a Harris control panel

(similar to a Master Control Switcher Panel). The system can also be started automatically by time of day, as well as remotely by GPI.

Features

Features provided by the Harris ADC Device Server include:

◆ Software-based System . Most automation systems use the SMPTE standard E/S

Bus to communicate and control broadcast devices. These systems use hardware interface boxes between the E/S Bus and the devices. Modification or customization of a system typically involves changes to the hardware, which can be a difficult process. The ADC Device Server instead uses software tools (objects) to communicate with broadcast devices in lieu of hardware interface boxes. With the ADC Device Server, modification to the system is simpler and throughput is faster.

◆ Object Oriented Programming . The ADC Device Server software is written using a modern programming technique called object oriented programming (OOP).

With OOP, broadcast devices are treated as software modules or objects. Each object can be easily modified and extended to support other makes and models of devices within the same family. Development of custom software modules is faster and more affordable.

◆ Real Time Control . The ADC Device Server provides frame accurate control.

◆ Future Proof . The Harris system is extendable to new devices, new applications

(for example, HDTV) and current applications (such as multichannel output, video disk servers and compiling). The system is designed to fully support future needs and requirements.

◆ Harris Application Programming Interface (API) . Harris’ Application

Programming Interface (API) is software that creates a bridge between external applications and the ADC Device Server. It allows external applications, such as a newsroom system, or custom modules to seamlessly link to the devices. The API allows system integrators or customers to develop applications that work directly with the ADC Device Server.

◆ Client/Server Architecture . The ADC Device Server utilizes a versatile implementation of client/server architecture. With this architecture, the workload

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◆ Multi-user . The local area network architecture allows for almost any number of users to access the ADC Device Server simultaneously.

◆ Automated Recording . Satellite or other feeds can be recorded through a record list. An optional secondary record event allows for recording and segmenting of live material for playback.

◆ Cart Machine Handling . ADC Device Server’s interface to cart machines is at the lowest possible level. This allows for greater control of the resources and more efficient operation. The interface displaces the cart machine’s operating system and application and related hardware (which reduces the cost of using the cart machine).

◆ Video Disk Expertise . The Harris disk protocol was introduced to be an industry standard for controlling disk systems. The protocol has since been adopted by companies such as Tektronix and Hewlett Packard. The protocol enables these disk devices to be used as multi-channel cart machine replacements.

◆ Compilation . With the compilation feature, spots can be compiled onto a single tape.

◆ Multiple Lists/List Types . The ADC Device Server can run up to sixteen lists at the same time from one Device Server. The lists can be playlists running independent channels or they can be a combination of play, compile and record lists, media and GMT lists.

◆ Air Protect . The ADC Device Server supports the simultaneous playing of two copies of media in two similar devices where one copy is an air copy and the other a protect copy. This feature is used to protect program or commercial material on tape, compiled tape or spot material recorded on duplicate video disk servers. A failure detected by the ADC Device Server of the on air device results in the automatic switching of the protect device to air. Operators have the ability to manually switch the protect device to the air feed for such failures as head clogs or audio/video problems.

◆ Windows NT® Operating System . The ADC Device Server runs on the Windows

NT operating system.

Broadcast Devices

The ADC Device Server is designed to interface to most devices commonly found in broadcast operations. Such devices include:

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◆ cart machines

◆ video disk servers

◆ external VTRs (VTRs not in cart machines)

◆ routing switchers

◆ master control switchers

◆ still stores

◆ character generators

◆ audio carts

◆ external encoders and decoders

◆ subtitling systems

◆ satellite systems

RS422 connections are used between the Device Server and the broadcast devices.

Some broadcast devices do not interface to RS422. These devices can be controlled through

GPI-type connections with relay contacts.

Play Lists and Transmission Lists

Play lists are files that contain the schedules of events to be played, recorded or compiled. In a play list, each event contains information such as start time, event type, material identification

(ID), title, segment number, duration, start of message and channel output.

Play lists can be created locally at the Air Client workstations or from traffic schedules. Play lists are stored at the file server and are available to all users on the system for viewing and editing. When a play list is ready for transmission, the list is loaded into the transmission window and becomes a transmission list.

The ADC Device Server supports multiple transmission lists. Each list can contain 2,500 events by default (this number can be expanded to a larger number if necessary. Contact

Harris.).

When an event in the transmission list is activated, the event performs a predefined function such as Play, Record, Switch or Cue. The ADC Device Server supports multiple transmission lists; each list can be made up of several appended playlists.

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During configuration of the devices, each transmission list (transmission window) is assigned specific broadcast devices. Devices are assigned to lists as resources. During playout of the transmission list, the devices assigned to the list are available to run the events in the list. Each transmission list controls a separate channel. This feature allows for simultaneous multichannel operations. In addition, cart machine VTRs can be assigned to two or more transmission lists for two (or more) channel operations controlled by the one cart machine. Or, the cart machine VTRs can be assigned different tasks. For example, two VTRs might be used for playout, one for record, and one for compile. Video disk servers with multiple ports can be shared between transmission lists.

The ADC Device Server plays each event in the list sequentialy until the operator intervenes or specific types of events, such as live events or time-triggered events, are encountered. An event runs according to where the event is located in the list or what time (if any) is entered for the event. If changes to the list are needed during playout, the user can directly edit an event in the list. (The only limitation on the time is the ability of the device to ready the material for air; e.g., sufficient time is allowed for cueing and pre-roll of the edited event).

Playout can be controlled by the control panel (software or hardware). Using the control panel buttons, it is possible to skip events, hold up the events past their EOM (end of message time), and recue events and then restart them. An on-air event can also be edited by either adding or subtracting a second to the event’s duration.

Automated Recording

An optional ADC Device Server record function provides for automated recording of material.

A recording can be set up for a specific date and time and set duration.

A record list is similar to a play list but just contains record events. Also like the playlist, the record list is loaded into a transmission window to run the events in the list.

A secondary record event, also an ADC Device Server option, is available for recordings scheduled for immediate play out. The secondary record event feature uses a playlist that has both record and play events. This feature can store program segment information (for future replay of a live event).

The ADC Device Server can use any VTR or video disk in the system for a recording. For long

VTR recordings that require several tapes or to create duplicate copies of a show, several VTRs can be assigned. This also allows multiple recordings to take place simulultaneously using the same list.

The ADC Device Server controls input audio and video switching when the recording begins.

Recordings can be made from program output or from external feeds, such as satellite.

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Harris’ AutoSat ™ system is available to automate acquisition and recording of satellite signals. AutoSat works as an integrated part of the Harris system, using a simple menu-driven system. Contact your Harris representative for more information on AutoSat.

GMT

(Optional feature) Global Media Transfer (GMT) is Harris Automation's system for controlling media movement within a broadcast facility. GMT works in conjunction with the on-air automation system. Each transmission list may ask GMT to find media that cannot be found in the devices assigned to the list. GMT finds and moves the media to a destination device

(usually a video disk server) assigned to the transmission list. The transmission list then airs this media. The main tasks of GMT are:

1.

Find media/material needed by an on-air transmission list.

2.

Copy that media to a videodisk server serving that transmission list.

3.

Monitor the movement of material.

4.

Log the movement of material.

5.

Provide automatic media duplication on multiple video disk servers for air protection.

By accomplishing these tasks, GMT extends the level of automation beyond the basic to-air system. By moving the media handling to the automation system, less manual operator intervention is required and better use of expensive videodisk server space is obtained.

Compilation

A group of spots or other interstitial material can be prerecorded together on a separate tape

(i.e., compiled) and then played out as a single item (rather than playing out each separately).

Each separate item of original material is logged in the asrun file as a separate entry.

With the compile feature, fewer tapes are required for playout of spots. The material is recorded on the tape in playout order. The problems associated with locating and cueing different spots placed on the same tape are avoided. Also, the quality of the playout material can be checked when the spots are being recorded/compiled.

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Installation

The ADC Device Server consists of a server and a client, each with communication software that allows the server and client to “talk” to each other. The software on each must be configured in order to communicate properly. See “Configuration Manager” on page 2-1 for details on how to configure the server and client.

System Requirements

The following are the minimum requirements to run Harris’ ADC Device Server software.

Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 4 or later

100 MHz CPU (133 MHz recommended)

32 MB RAM (64 MB recommended)

CD-ROM drive

100 Mb compatible network card

Installing the NT Device Drivers

Insert the floppy disk or CD-ROM containing drivers for the Harris NT Device Server.

This disk/CD-ROM is labeled:

NT DRIVERS

VERSION 1.01

1.

Run Windows Explorer, then double click on the setup.exe

file on the floppy. If using a CD-ROM, the CD is self-starting.

2.

Proceed through the various screens, at the end of which you will be prompted to restart the computer. Select Finish to restart the computer. Make certain the floppy is still in the drive when you select Restart . Remove the floppy after the system finishes rebooting.

3.

After restarting, select Start > Programs > Administrative Tools > Event Viewer to verify which Harris NT driver services have been started. You should see a service for

TimeCode , HarrisSer , HarrisGPI , and VREFSync .

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4.

Select Start > Programs > Administrative Tools > Windows NT Diagnostics , then the Resources tab can be used to check the IRQ and I/O settings used by these boards.

5.

Make sure that the VREFSync driver is using interrupt 3 and that no other device is using this interrupt. Make sure that TimeCode driver is using interrupt 5 and that no other device is using this interrupt.

6.

Selec the I/O Port button to display the input/output port usage:

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7.

Confirm that you see the HarrisSer for each four port serial card configured in the system.

Checkkey.exe

After installation is complete, a program file CHECKKEY.EXE is installed in the \SERVER directory. Run this program to verify that it finds the VSYNC hardware.

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The first box should have a check mark in it and all the other boxes should be blank. If any other situation is present, the hardware has been misconfigured. Contact your Harris representative for further assistance.

Installing the Server Software

NOTE: The Device Server software is installed on the device server. The Device

Server should be used exclusively as a device server, not running any other applications. Harris’ software is designed to use all possible resources on the device server, and performance deterioration will result if the device server is used to run additional software.

You will either have the server software on two floppy diskettes, or on an electronicallydelivered file titled server.exe

. This is a self-extracting executable file containing all the files necessary to install the server software.

To install the Device Server software, perform the following:

NOTE: If you already have the files on two floppy diskettes, skip to step 6.

1.

Copy the server.exe

file to a temporary directory. This file is a self-extracting zip file.

2.

Open a command prompt and cd into the directory containing the server.exe

file.

3.

Type server.exe -d to extract the file. The file extracts into two subdirectories, titled “Disk1” and “Disk2.”

4.

Copy the “Disk1” files onto a floppy diskette and label it “ADC NT Server Disk #1.”

5.

Copy the “Disk2” files onto a floppy diskette and label it “ADC NT Server Disk #2.”

6.

Go to the device server and insert Disk #1 into its floppy drive.

7.

Open a command prompt and type a:setup.exe

to begin the installation.

8.

InstallShield proceeds to install the software onto the server. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. The opening screen resembles the following:

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9.

Click Next to continue. One of the subsequent screens is worth mentioning here:

This screen does NOT appear if you are reinstalling the software. Only upon the first installation on your server does this screen appear. If you wish to RENAME your server after installation, you must make the change via the command line parameter. See “Command Line

Parameters” on page 1-7 for details on how to change the server name by changing the command line parameter.

10.

After installation is complete, store the installation floppies in a safe place.

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Installing the Configuration Software

NOTE: The configuration software is installed on any client on the Harris network, NOT on the device server. If you already have a floppy diskette containing the files, skip to step 3.

1.

Copy the config.exe

file to a temporary directory. This file is a self-extracting zip file.

2.

Copy the extracted files onto a floppy diskette and label it “ADC NT Configuration.”

3.

Insert the floppy disk into the client’s floppy drive.

4.

Open a command prompt and type a:setup.exe

to begin the installation.

5.

InstallShield proceeds to install the software onto the client. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.

6.

Enter a password when the following screen appears during installation:

Make sure to remember the password you enter. You will be required to re-type the same password on the next screen to confirm your password choice. If you forget the password or if it becomes compromised (i.e., the proper password no longer works), you must re-install the configuration utility.

CAUTION!

After installation is complete, store the floppy disks in a safe place. If you installed from a temporary directory on your hard drive, make sure to delete the temporary directory. If these files are left on the computer, anyone can override the password by simply reinstalling the configuration software and entering a new password.

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This password may be changed at any time from within the configuration utility. See

“Changing the Password” on page 2-23 for details on how to change the password.

Proceed to “Configuration Manager” on page 2-1 to configure the client for use.

Command Line Parameters

The configuration installation program creates a desktop shortcut containing the executable filename plus a command line parameter. Example:

C:\CONFIG\ADCNTCFG.exe NTCONFIG

The NTCONFIG parameter indicates the name of the client running the configuration utility.

This name must be unique on the Harris network. If the configuration utility is installed on more than one client, each client must have a unique name.

The device server installation also creates a desktop shortcut containing a command line parameter. Example:

C:\SERVER\adc100nt.exe MAIN

The MAIN parameter is the default name given to the device server. This name must be unique on the Harris network. We recommend you change this name to something different, to ensure that no two servers have the same name.

Command line parameters are limited to 16 characters.

Upgrading from DOS to NT

NOTE: This section applies only if you are upgrading from Harris’ ADC100 DOS Server to the ADC Device Server. If you are a new user, skip this section.

1.

When copying the .ini files from a DOS ADC100 server to an ADC Device Server, copy the files ADC100.INI to LISTCONF.INI and ADC100NT.INI. From a command prompt, type: copy ADC100.INI LISTCONF.INI

copy ADC100.INI ADC100NT.INI

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The legacy DOS .ini files do not contain the serial port configurations. In the ADC Device

Server, each serial device can be assigned to use any valid serial port. The advantage to this is that if a serial card or port is suspected to be bad, the device can use another port without having to reconfigure the device or any associated switching.

Make sure to configure each serial port after the server is brought up.

2.

The ADC Device Server supports extended device names. A device name may now be 16 characters long. This allows device names in large systems to be more informative (you can still use 5 character names if you wish). To use the extended device names, enter them into the device name field of the properties for the device being configured.

In order for the Air Client to use extended device names, the Air Client must be run with a command line switch of /NT :

ACLNT32 clientname main backup /NT

3.

On the ADC Device Server, list names (play lists, media lists, GMT lists, and compile lists) can be set for each list. These names can be used in the Air Client without having to configure the list names for each Air Client. In order for the Air Client to use them the Air Client must be run with a /NT command line switch. Using the /NT command line switch causes the Air

Client to read the list name from the ADC Device Server. Using list names on the Air Client does not disable the listname property for configuration. As a result, do not use list names on the Air Client if you are using the /NT option. This way, the Air Client inherits the list name from the device server.

ACLNT32 clientname main backup /NT

4.

You must configure your switchers before setting up any audio/video (A/V) information in any of the devices. This includes naming the switcher and entering a crosspoint name for each usable source and destination.

5.

The audio/video information is now configured under the list configurations (i.e., the A/V paths for a device are configured on each list that might use the device). This is because the information pertains to the switching for that list. The A/V information is still stored in the device part of the ini files.

6.

The audio/video information for the preview channel is now stored as list number 17. In the

DOS Server, the preview channel was always stored in the device under the last list plus one

(if the server had 6 lists the preview, A/V information was stored as list 7). If you ever added a list to the server the preview A/V information had to be reconfigured. This is not true in the

NT version.

When converting a DOS .ini file to an NT .ini file, you must reconfigure the preview A/V information or edit the ADC100NT.INI file to change the preview A/V information for each device.

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7.

The ADC Device Server only runs on the Harris 4-Port Serial Cards.

8.

The SONY LMS object does not have the router built in anymore. Instead, a new device under routers exits.

◆ Configure the LMS device first.

◆ Configure the LMS Router under Router/Switcher s.

◆ Invoke the Properties form for the LMS Router and select the Cart Machine page.

Configure the LMS Router to use the correct cart machine. The Enable Switcher

Monitor only applies to Beta Carts that have the monitoring built in.

9.

The Help > About Server menu on the Device Configuration and List Configuration screens display the server name and version number of the server software. To display the version number of the Configuration Manager , use the Help > About menu option (in the first screen of the configuration program).

10.

Sometimes if the NT Server generates a runtime error and you restart it, it may still be running. If this appears to happen, invoke the Task Manager and see if a copy of

ADC100NT.EXE is already running. If it is, terminate that process before running

ADC100NT.EXE again.

11.

There is no manual VTR mode in any of the Odetics cart machines under NT. The architecture of these machines under NT prohibits this function.

12.

The Standard Video Disk drivers and Profile drivers treat the two heads as one video stream under NT. When assigning the STREAM to a list, both heads are moved as one pair. When configuring Audio/Video this is also done on the STREAM so that you only have to configure the STREAM once (but both heads will be automatically configured).

13.

Some devices have not been ported to NT. These devices had been replaced in DOS with newer device drivers. Only the newer device drivers are available under NT.

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Table 1-1 Updated NT Drivers

OLD DRIVER NAME

GVG Master 21

Thomson 9920

Probel System 2/3

Probel System 2/3

Oxtel ImageStore Keyer Only

NEW DRIVER NAME

MCS GVG Master 21

Thomson 9920 MCS

Pro-Bel System 2L

Pro-Bel System 3L

Oxtel ImageStore

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Configuration Manager

The ADC Device Server is configured remotely from a client on the Harris automation network running the server configuration software. We call the remote client utility the Configuration Manager throughout this manual.

Configuring the Device Server

The only configuration setting on the device server is the server handle. It may be left blank, then configured from the Configuration Manager (next page). It must be a unique number not assigned to any other device server on the Harris Automation network. The other configuration options (devices and lists) are remotely configured from any client on the Harris network that has the server configuration software loaded.

Launch the server application. Click File > Server Handle .

NOTE: The Server Handle can be configured remotely from the configuration

Manager if you desire.

File Menu (Server)

Server Handle

Choose a unique server handle. The server handle is used by the Harris automation system to distinguish different automation system components. Each component must have a unique handle.

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View Menu (Server)

Connections

Click View > Connections to see a list of connected servers.

The remainder of the configuration options are found in the Configuration Manager (discussed next).

NOTE: The remaining options are found in the configuration software, installed on a client. The configuration software should NOT be installed on the device server, as performance degradation will result.

Configuration Manager

NOTE: If using more than one Configuration Manager to configure the server, make sure that only one is running at a time.

The Configuration Manager is an integral part of the Harris ADC Device Server, running on any client on the Harris Automation network. Do not run the Configuration Manager on the device server . Running the Configuration Manager on a client benefits the mission-critical device server by freeing up valuable CPU time for the server.

Launch the Configuration

Manager .

Enter your password to gain access to the Configuration

Manager . The password must be between 1 and 16 characters, and may include letters and numbers. See “Changing the

Password” on page 2-23 for details on creating and/or changing your password. The password was created when you ran the installation program.

A screen similar to the next follows:

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Click on the server to select it.

Server Handle

Right-click on the highlighted server, then select File > Server Handle from the menu. If you entered a server handle in the server, you do not need to repeat it again here.

Configuring Devices

Right click on the configured device, then choose Configured Devices . The following screen appears:

Figure 2-1 Configured Devices (1 of 2)

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Drag a video disk server to channel 1:

1.

Click the plus sign (+) to the left of Video Disk Servers to expand the list.

2.

Click on the device to be configured to highlight it.

3.

Drag the highlighted item over to the left side, and drop it anywhere on the Channel 1 line.

The device is now configured as Channel 1:

Figure 2-2 Configured Devices (2 of 2)

Note that the number of Video Disk Servers available on the right side has decreased from 4 to

3, since one of the 4 available servers in our example has now been configured.

4.

Right-click on the configured device in the left column, then choose Properties . A dialog box with multiple configuration options appears. Use the left and right arrows in the upper right corner to scroll through the other tabs (some devices can have 10 or more tabs).

5.

You may want to rename the device. For example, the above Demo Video Disk has a default name of “DDsk.” If this is to be used as an air disk, you could rename “DDsk” to “Air.” This is done by typing in a new Device Name in the General tab. Right-click on the device and select

Properties to access this tab.

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Figure 2-3 Device Configuration Properties

NOTE: The above example is generic and meant for demonstration purposes only. The steps to access the configuration options are the same, regardless of the device; however, the individual options and tabs will vary depending on the device and make/model. Refer to the User Notes for your device for complete details on how to configure it.

Repeat steps 1-4 above for all devices to be configured. Once your devices are configured, they are ready to be added to lists.

Logically Configuring Your Devices

The Harris automation system checks for material on play lists with configured devices in channel order (Channel 1, Channel 2, Channel 3, and so on, in order). Real devices should be configured on the lower channels, with virtual devices (requesters, distributors, and switchonly devices) configured on the higher channels. (“Virtual” devices are in actuality programming code used by the automation system to process commands, whereas “real” devices are physical devices that connect to the device server via an RS-422 cable.)

We recommend that you configure VTRs and video disks first, then other physical (real) devices and lastly cart machines. Virtual devices such as requesters and distributors should be configured in unused channels, after all physical ports.

Deleting Devices

To delete a configured device, do the following:

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Display the configured devices (see Figure 2-2 on page 2-4).

2.

Drag a device from the left side to the right side to delete it (from the Configured pane to the

Available pane). A confirmation box appears asking if you wish to delete the device.

3.

Click OK to delete the device and return it to the list of available devices.

NOTE: If you delete a configured cart machine, the cart machine ejects tapes from VTRs and returns the tapes to their locations in the bins. As a result, a slight delay in deleting the cart machine may occur. The server eventually removes the device from its list of configured devices, with no further operator intervention required.

Configuring Lists

After devices have been configured, they may be assigned to a list. A list of available devices appears, based on what devices were configured earlier. See “Configuring Devices” on page 2-

3 for details on how to configure devices.

Four types of lists are available to choose from:

Play list . Sends commands from play list data files to air devices. Assign devices to Play

List for on-air playout.

Media list . Sends commands generated by Media Client to media preparation devices, such as VTRs, video disks, and cart machines. Assigning devices to Media List makes the device available exclusively to Media Client.

GMT list . Executes commands to and from GMT components. Only GMT components should be assigned to GMT List , as they will be unavailable to other lists.

Compile list . Use a compile list to combine several spots onto one tape. This reduces the number of devices required during playout. Without compilation, each spot is recorded onto a separate tape and each tape requires a separate playout device.

To configure a list, do the following:

1.

Right click on the server, then select List Configurations (selecting File , List Configurations also accesses the same dialog box, similar to the following:)

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Figure 2-4 List Assignments (1 of 2)

Note the names “Air” and “Protect” appear as available media. This is because we renamed

“Ddsk” to “Air” and another demo video disk to “Protect” for demonstration purposes.

2.

Drag “Air” from the right side onto PlayList 1 on the left side, then drop it onto PlayList 1 .

Your screen should resemble the following:

Figure 2-5 List Assignments (2 of 2)

3.

The first video disk has now been assigned to PlayList 1. Repeat this procedure for all configured devices. Once a device has been assigned to a list, that device is exclusive to that

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2-8 Configuration Manager list, and cannot be shared by another list. The only exception to this rule is a video disk with multiple streams. Each stream of a video disk can be assigned to a different list, thereby allowing multiple lists to share the same video disk. Example : The record stream could be assigned to a media list, and the playout stream assigned to the play list.

Configuring a Protect Device

A protect device (also known as an air protect device) is a duplicate device that runs in parallel with the air device. Typically a video disk, the protect disk plays out the identical material as the air disk, ready to step in if the air disk crashes. In this event, the air protect disk is broadcast.

The protect device automatically replaces the air device in the event that the air device loses its connection with the server.

If the operator notices a problem with the air device (such as poor picture quality) and wishes to manually switch to the protect device, this can be done by using Harris Automation’s Air

Client . See the Air Client User’s Guide for details on how to manually switch to the protect device.

To configure a protect device, do the following (our example uses two video disks; one as an air disk and one as a protect disk):

Make sure you have configured at least two video disks. See Figure 2-2 on page 2-4 for details on how to configure a device.

1.

Access the List Assignments dialog box again (highlight the server, then select File > List

Configurations or right-click, then select List Configurations ).

2.

Drag a second video disk from the Available Media (on the right side) directly onto the first video disk. In our example, the resulting display looks like this:

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Figure 2-6 Configuring a Protect Disk

The second disk is automatically configured as an air protect disk. The resulting display is similar to the following:

Note the word Protect in parentheses listed after the second video disk. This indicates that the protect disk was successfully configured onto the playlist.

If you accidentally dropped the second video disk on PlayList 1 instead of Air (the video disk assigned to PlayList 1 ), it will appear like this:

Figure 2-7 Configuring a Protect Disk (wrong)

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In Figure 2-7, the second video disk is not a protect disk (notice the word Protect does not appear in parentheses). To undo this, right-click on the second disk, then choose Unsassign .

This action unassigns the second disk and moves it back to Available Media on the right side.

To verify that the protect disk is correctly configured, make sure it appears indented under the air disk, and not flush left with the air disk. Examine Figures 2-6 (right) and 2-7 (wrong) to see the difference.

Play List Parameters

Parameters Tab

Name : Enter a name for the playlist.

Options

Rewind Spots : After a spot plays, the automation system rewinds the tape before ejecting it from the VTR. The tape is rewound to the SOM minus the preroll (on a multi-spot tape, the tape is rewound to the SOM minus the preroll of the last spot played). Default is enabled.

Rewind to First Program Segment : After a program plays, the automation system rewinds the tape to the first segment before ejecting it from the VTR. The tape is rewound to the

SOM of the first segment minus the preroll. Default is disabled.

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Rewind Compile Material : After the final spot on a compile tape plays, the automation system rewinds the tape before ejecting it from the VTR. The tape is rewound to the first commercial break (or “pod”) minus the preroll. Default is disabled.

Extended Time to Next : The Time to Next functionality has been enhanced on a transmission play list. Default is enabled.

The major Time to Next enhancements are:

◆ When the termination event is an O (hard start) event the Time To Next display includes the running short value.

◆ Zero duration up counters no longer stop the rippling.

◆ When in an up counter, if an O event exists as the termination event, the Time To

Next computation computes without any long or short value. It displays exactly how long until the hard timed start begins.

Thread Limited : A new list configuration, Thread Limited is available for controlling threading on a list. By enabling the Thread Limited option, non-threaded but blue

(registered) events count toward the total thread time as if they were threaded. Default is disabled.

Auto Restart When Cued : Allows a missing event to automatically start when cued. If disabled, the automation system marks the event as missing and does not automatically cue the event when located. Default is disabled.

Time Parameters

Preroll Seconds : Define the number of preroll seconds to be used for the selected list. The valid range is 0-59 seconds. Default is 3 seconds.

Preroll Frames : Define the number of preroll frames to be used for the selected list. The valid range is 0-29 frames. Default is 0.

Postroll Seconds : Define a length of time, in seconds, the automation system plays the current event beyond its duration if it has not yet switched to the next event. The valid range is 0-59 seconds. Default is 1 second.

Postroll Frames : Define a length of time, in frames, the automation system plays the current event beyond its duration if it has not yet switched to the next event. The valid range is 0-

29 frames. Default is 0.

StandbyOn Seconds : The amount of time the automation system keeps the VTR in tension after cueing an event. The valid range is 10-59 seconds. Default is 30 seconds.

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Options Tab

Options

Switch to Black : Switches to black on the output channel whenever the lists stops. Default is enabled.

Play Hard Hits : Enables a hard start event to be started by an operator pressing the play button on the Control Panel. When disabled, an operator is unable to start a hard start event unless they clear the hard start type. Default is disabled.

COntact Start : Enables the Transmission list to be started by a GPI (General Purpose

Interface) contact. The GPI contact is equivalent to selecting Play on the Control Panel.

Playlists 1 through 16 correspond to contacts 1 to 8 of Card One/Two, respectively.

Default is disabled.

Auto A-B Routing : Overrides an event’s channel settings (displayed in Transmission window's CH column in Air Client). During transmission, successive primary events are routed alternatively through switching channels A and B. This function is useful to ensure that two successive events are not played through the same channel (which is needed when transition effects such as mixes are defined between events). Make sure both A and

B channel A/V parameters are configured in all devices that are used. Default is disabled.

Play ID Title Mismatches : (Optional feature) Allows mismatched events to play. Default is enabled.

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Skip Bad Events : Enables the list to skip bad events. A “bad” event is an event that is unable to play, such as unavailable media or an event that causes an error during transmission (due to a tape jam or tape running short, etc.). If consecutive bad events are encountered, only the first bad event is skipped. In order to skip the following events you must use the Play button in the Control Panel . If this option is disabled, the list stops running when a bad event is encountered. To restart the list if this occurs, cut the bad event from the list and press Play . Default is enabled.

Station ID On Skip : When this option is enabled and a Skip command is issued, the system automatically switches to the Logo input (the Logo input is configured in the Device Server through the switcher’s device parameters. Default is disabled.

Release Tension When Cued : Places tape events into tension release when they are cued. The events are readied at the Standby On time before they are due to roll. Default is disabled.

Timed List : Enables the list to play Hard Start events at their specified start times. Default is enabled.

Update On-Air Time : Aafter each event plays, the system updates the event’s time to the actual time that the event was transmitted. This information is also written to the As-Run

Log (if logging is enabled). Default is enabled.

Auto Ripple Times : The system recalculates the projected start times for the events in the list dynamically during playout (up to the first hard start event encountered) and updates the event times accordingly. The calculation assumes that the Duration field for up-counting events is accurately set. Default is disabled.

Tension After Up Counter : The next Standby On time (in seconds) worth of events that follow an up-count event are tensioned on. If this option is disabled, the events are tension released and the next event may only be tensioned on manually by pressing Ready in the

Control Panel . Default is disabled.

Thread After Break : Controls whether or not events are threaded following a break. If this parameter is disabled, no events are threaded after the break. The events must then be individually threaded once the list reaches the break, or the Program Run button must be pressed after the break event is reached. Default is enabled.

Keep List Threaded : This option keeps as many devices threaded as possible, at all times. If an event is inserted into the list to be played, the event is immediately cued and subsequent events unthreaded as necessary. When enabled, thread time is not used.

When disabled, events are cued only within the thread times. Default is disabled.

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Done Count

The number of completed events that display in the Transmission List window on the Air

Client. The valid range is from 1 to 20 events. Default is 4 events.

Thread Time

The amount of time a cart machine loads and threads a tape in a VTR prior to its scheduled on-air time. The valid range is from 0 to 23:59:59:29 (23 hours, 59 minutes, 59 seconds, and 29 frames). Default is 2 minutes. If the Keep List Threaded box is enabled, that setting overrides the Thread Time setting here.

Lookahead Tab

Duration Based Lookahead

Duration Based Lookahead : The Lookahead window is the area of the play list where the automation system checks for event errors, missing media, and other possible problems.

To base the lookahead on a time duration (such as 4 hours, for example), check this box.

Default is disabled. When this option is left disabled, the Count Lookahead box to the right is used by the automation system.

Hours : Specify a time duration, in hours, for the lookahead window to check. The valid range is 0 to 23 hours. Default is 4 hours. This option has no effect unless the

Duration Based Lookahead box is enabled.

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Minutes : Specify a time duration, in minutes, for the lookahead window to check. The valid range is 0 to 59 minutes. Default is 0. This option has no effect unless the

Duration Based Lookahead box is enabled.

Duration Based Lookahead Toggle

When the Duration Based Lookahead box (above) is enabled, enabling the Duration Based

Lookahead Toggle allows the operator to hit the F8 key to toggle back and forth between the setting chosen above and either an alternate time or the full list.

Enable Toggle Lookahead : Check this box to enable. This setting has no effect unless the

Duration Based Lookahead box is enabled (above). EnablingDefault is disabled.

Toggle Hours : Set an alternate time for toggling back and forth from the default setting chosen above. Use the F8 key to toggle back and forth between the default time setting and the alternate time chosen here. The valid range is from 0 to 23 hours. Default is 4 hours.

Toggle Minutes : Set an alternate time for toggling back and forth from the default setting chosen above. Use the F8 key to toggle back and forth between the default time setting and the alternate time chosen here. The valid range is from 0 to 59 minutes.

Default is 0.

Toggle to Alternate Time : Select this option to cause the F8 key to toggle between the

Duration Based Lookahead setting and the alternate time set in the Toggle Hours and

Toggle Minutes box to the right.

Toggle to Full List : Select this option to cause the F8 key to toggle between the Duration

Based Lookahead setting and the full list.

Count Lookahead

Look Ahead : Select how many events the lookahead should check. Default is 50 events. If

Duration Based Lookahead (above) is enabled, that setting overrides the setting here in Count

Lookahead . Otherwise, this setting is used. Default is 50 events.

Events to Log Tab

NOTE: For a detailed explanation of the following options, please see the Air Client user’s guide. Following is a brief description of each of the following options:

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Secondary Events to Log

GPI Contact : Inserts a GPI contact closure secondary event to the list. For each event, an on time (offset) and duration value must be entered. An offset indicates how long after the start of the primary event the contact closure should occur. The duration value sets the duration of the pulse or length of closure of the contact. The offset is entered in the event’s on-air field and duration in the DUR field. The GPI closure may be longer than the associated primary event. Default is enabled.

Back Timed GPI : Backtimed GPI is similar to a standard GPI event, except that the offset is measured backwards in time from the start of the associated primary event. For example, a backtimed GPI event with an offset of 5 seconds fires the GPI contact 5 seconds before the start of the associated primary event. A backtimed GPI event cannot be attached to an event following a primary upcount event. In this case, the system would not be able to calculate when to begin the GPI event. Default is enabled.

Sec. Audio/Video : Secondary Audio/Video event; plays material, in addition to the primary event on air, for use in effects such as keys, audio overs and mixes. Default is enabled.

Back Timed Sec. Audio/Video : Same as Sec. Audio/Video except the secondary’s on-air time is the amount of time before the primary event begins. In the event Type field, these events are inserted with types P and T (but not A). No switching is done on these events unless this is changed. These events can be used as a key/audio over inputs to a master control switcher. Default is enabled.

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Keyer On/Off : Allows events to have an offset from the beginning of the event to be specified. Define a secondary Keyer event in which a hole is cut in the associated primary event’s video output and is filled with the output of the Keyer source. Default is disabled.

Transition Key : Similar to Keyer On/Off (above), except that the keyer is brought up at the start of its associated primary event with the same transition type. This type of secondary event has a configuration dialog box similar to Keyer On/Off ; however, for the transition key, the value of the offset cannot be set. It is possible to define a transition key event so it lasts as long as the primary event. To do this, make the duration field blank. If the key hold option is on, the key is held over the transition in the same way as an ordinary secondary keyer event. Default is disabled.

Audio Over On/Off : The Audio Over secondary event is used to add another audio source over the primary audio/video source. The audio over source may replace the primary audio source or be mixed with it. Default is disabled.

Transition Audio Over : Allows you to specify a secondary audio event to coincide with the primary event in the same manner as a transition keyer event, as described in Keyer On/Off

(above). This event has a set of options that are identical to the audio over on/off secondary event, except that the ontime option is missing (the ontime for a transition audio over event is set to 0). In order to have the secondary audio event end at the same time as its primary event, make the duration field blank. Default is disabled.

Data Event : This type of secondary event is associated with a device but does not generate any video output. Instead, the action specified by the event is performed at the time the event would be put on air, had the event been associated with a video device.

For video disk servers, a data event is used to control and automate the deletion of spots from the server. The use of this event with video disk servers requires an accurate scheduler or traffic program. If the events are not used carefully, spots may be accidentally deleted in the video disk server. Secondary data events are used to command serial devices requiring a simple command that does not need to run a countdown on the time of an event. Default is enabled.

Barter Spot : Barter spot events are associated with a primary event and are logged to the asrun log when the primary event runs to completion and is logged. Barter spot events are treated as comments by the automation system and are not played. Default is disabled.

Record Switcher : A secondary event that performs extra switching for inputs. During a recording, this switches to the secondary event’s source. The name of the source to switch to is entered in the title field. This name must also be in the source name table for the switcher that is supplying the video to the record device.

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The event is only performed if the primary event’s device has the A/V data parameters configured to specify the switcher number that has the matching name in its source name table. Default is disabled.

Switcher Cross Point : This is a secondary event that performs extra switching for outputs.

While an event plays, this function switches to the secondary event’s source:destination.

This type of secondary event allows the control of multiple crosspoints during one primary event. Default is disabled.

Secondary Record : This type of secondary event allows for the automatic recording and segmenting of live program material for immediate playback to air. Unlike most record events, this event is used in a list that combines record and playback activities. A secondary record event is attached to each primary event that is being recorded. Default is enabled.

Break Sync : Break sync contains an estimated time of day a pod will run, a deviation time and a time for a window of opportunity for the operator to react to the event.

This event is normally used on a list that contains only pods/breaks of commericals. The pods are separated by either an upcount event or by this Break sync event. The pods are triggered to run by an external contact closure (GPI) or by clicking Play on the control panel. In normal operation, a contact closure/play button is detected and the next pod on the list is played. The break sync event is marked DONE immediately. The pod plays out until either an upcount event, break sync event or the end of the list is encountered.

Default is enabled.

Comment : Use this secondary event to enter notes into the playlist. Comments are ignored during transmission. Any text may be inserted into the title field of a comment. Default is disabled.

System Event : Allows the traffic system to schedule device (resource) assignments during the execution of a transmission list. Like all secondary events, this type of event is attached to a primary event. When this event type is run, it is able to move unowned device heads to the list running this event or release device heads in order to make them available to another list. It is up to the traffic department to schedule the assignment and release of heads so that two lists will not conflict in their usage of these heads. Default is enabled.

Back Timed System Event : Works in the same manner as secondary system except that this event type runs prior to the primary event by the time specified in the Time field. Default is enabled.

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Mix/Wipe Tab

Enable Mix/Wipe Support

Play Mixes/Wipes Early : Causes the list to pull back any events with the effect type of Mix,

Wipe, or Mixed Transition.

A Wipe effect requires a Wipe number. Each brand of Master Control Switcher may have its own set of Wipes. Each event can have its own wipe number. These are displayed and edited in Effect Number # field in the playlist editors of the Air Client. When the event is played, the Wipe number in the event is passed to the switcher when the Wipe transition is started. The Wipe number is solely dependent on the Master Control Switcher being used and is not interpreted by the automation as anything but a number. Default is disabled.

Effect durations in frames

Set the frame values for slow, medium, and fast effect durations. Effect durations are the amount of overlap time between the end of one spot and the beginning of the next spot.

Slow : Valid numbers are 0 to 999 frames. Default is 60 frames.

Medium : Valid numbers are 0 to 999 frames. Default is 30 frames.

Fast : Valid numbers are 0 to 999 frames. Default is 15 frames.

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NOTE: The effect duration settings must match the switcher’s settings on certain switchers. Refer to your switcher’s user manual.

Linking Tab

Master List Links

List is Master : For linked lists where the sectional lists must be complete (i.e., have all spots that are on the primary list, with the exceptions). Default is disabled.

List is Keyed Master : Use this option when the secitonal lists are sparse and the exceptions have keys to control them when they run. Default is disabled.

To link a list, select a list from the Available column, then click the Add to <– button to move it to the Linked column. List is Master and List is Keyed Master have no effect if no list is selected as a linked list.

Media List Parameters

Parameters Tab

See the Play List “Parameters Tab” on page 2-10.

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Options Tab

See the Play List “Options Tab” on page 2-12.

Events to Log Tab

See the Play List “Events to Log Tab” on page 2-15.

GMT List Parameters

Parameters Tab

See the Play List “Parameters Tab” on page 2-10.

Options Tab

See the Play List “Options Tab” on page 2-12.

Events to Log Tab

See the Play List “Events to Log Tab” on page 2-15.

Compile List Parameters

Parameters Tab

See the Play List “Parameters Tab” on page 2-10.

Options Tab

See the Play List “Options Tab” on page 2-12.

Lookahead Tab

See “Count Lookahead” on page 2-15 under the Play List Lookahead tab.

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Events to Log Tab

See the Play List “Events to Log Tab” on page 2-15.

Compiler Tab

Options

Skip Missing Material : The compiler leaves space for events in a pod that are not currently available to be compiled. It then continues to compile the pod around the missing material. If you enable this option and then later change the duration of any of the missing items of material you will have to recompile the remainder of the pod after the event whose duration changed. Default is disabled.

Log Errors : Check this box to cause all compile errors to be recorded into a logfile. Default is disabled.

Time Parameters

SOM : Specify a Start Of Message (SOM) value for the compile tape. Default is 00:01:00:00.

Tape Length : This is the duration of the compile tape. Default is 01:30:00:00.

Break Gap : The distance between the end of black on one pod and the start of black on the next pod. Default is 00:30:00:00.

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Black In : The amount of pre-black to record on the tape before recording the first compiled event. Default is 00:00:00:00.

Black Out : The amount of post-black to record on the tape after recording the last event in a compiled pod. Default is 00:00:00:00.

Changing the Password

The password can be changed at any time from within the Configuration Manager . The only requirement is that each password must be a minimum of one character and a maximum of 16 characters.

◆ Letters, numbers, and spaces are permitted.

◆ No special characters are allowed.

◆ The password is case sensitive.

To change the password, do the following:

1.

Select File | Change Password . The following dialog box appears:

2.

Enter a new password, then confirm it in the second box.

NOTE: The password displays as a series of asterisks on the screen for security purposes.

The password is stored in encrypted form in the system registry.

3.

Click OK when finished.

Upon next launch, enter the new password to gain access.

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Video Disk Configuration

The following example is a generic video disk. Your video disk may have slightly different options. If necessary, refer to the User Notes for your device for complete details on how to configure it.

Right-click on the configured device (see Figure 2-2 on page 2-4 and Figure 2-5 on page 2-7), then choose Properties . A dialog box with multiple tabs appears. Use the left and right arrows at the upper right to scroll through the other tabs. Each tab is discussed in order here:

Video Disk Parameters

General Tab

Device Name

The device name identifies the disk port. The default name for standard video disks is DISK. Enter the name by using up to 16 characters. When an event is threaded, an extra character - the head number - is added to the end of the name.

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The name is also used to identify the disk port used to execute secondary data events. If a disk port’s name matches the ID of a secondary data event, the event is executed. Such secondary data events include those that delete spots, transfer an archived spot, delete protect spots, or undelete protect spots.

ID Match Name:

The ID match name identifies the disk port in secondary events, where the device name is played in the ID field. The default name is the same name you selected as the device name. Enter the name by using up to four characters. When an event is threaded, a fifth character - the head number - is added to the name.

The name is also used to identify the disk port used to execute secondary data events. If a disk port’s name matches the ID of a secondary data event, the event is executed. Such secondary data events include those that delete spots, transfer an archived spot, delete protect spots, or undelete protect spots.

Options

Stop Disk Play/Record on Init : A stop command is issued to the disk whenever the Device

Server is started or the port is re-initialized. When disabled, the Device Server connects to the video disk port if it can. If it cannot, the port must manually be re-initialized on the

Device Server (under System, Diagnostics). When disabled, it is the operator’s responsibility to check the port status in the Device Status Window and the IDs in the

Device Storage Window and re-initialize if required. Default is enabled (checked).

Back to Back Play : When performing back to back play of short spots (for example, five second spots), the preroll and postroll of the lists should be kept as short as possible. The postroll time must be compatible with the VTR, switcher and effect minimum postroll times. Also, the ADC Device Server allows a video disk that has started cueing to continue cueing during preroll as long as cueing finishes before playout time. If disabled, the second head status line never threads (staying offline). This option should typically be left enabled. Default is enabled (checked).

Update Event Durations From Disk : The ADC Device Server reads from the video disk the duration of every item in the disk. This duration is displayed at the Device Storage window. The ADC Device Server shortens the duration of any event that is longer than what is reported from the disk. This feature is not typically needed for normal on-air operations since the Harris database has the exact durations. Default is disabled

(unchecked).

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Ports Tab

Port Usage

Video Input Port In Disk . The video port number in the video disk that the Harris serial board port logs into. The video input port number you enter depends on the disk system being used. Input ports are used for recording. Typically, only one video port is assigned to a list. A value of 0 closes the video port and makes it available to another communications port. The valid range is from 0 to 16. Default is 1.

This must be configured for a video port number that is available in the video disk for the disk to record. A zero in the port number specifies no port, and it cannot record. The status will be OFFLINE if configured to zero. The disk port should only be configured to zero if the port is not to be used for recording, or you want to CLOSE the port so another controller’s communication port can take control of that video port number. Normally this should have the same value as the VIDEO OUTPUT PORT if not zero

Video Output Port In Disk . The video output port is typically the same as the input port.

The output board is used for playout. This is the video port number in the video disk that the Harris serial board port logs into. Typically, only one video port is assigned to a list. A value of 0 closes the video port and makes it available to another communications port.

The valid range is 0 to 16. Default is 1.

This is normally a unique number for each video disk to specify which video port to use for playing. This must be configured for a video port number that is available in the video disk for the disk to play. A zero in the port number specifies no port (disabling play). The status is OFFLINE if configured to zero. The disk port should only be configured to zero if

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NOTE: A single disk port can only play or record at a given time (not both). The ADC-100

NT changes from input to output port and back when required, but will not change until it has finished its current task and is in STANDBY. For example it can be scheduled to record a news feed for an hour, then play that news program the next hour on the same port providing there is at least 10 seconds (disk dependent) from the time it ends recording to the time it is scheduled to begin play out. If play out must begin sooner, or during recording, then a different disk port of that video disk must be used to play out the news that is recorded

Disk Port Is Air Protected . Applies only to ports that use the air protect feature. This should only be enabled on the Air disk port, not the Protect disk port. When enabled, the disk port generates an error 10 frames after the disk does not respond that it is playing or the disk stops communicating (which causes the air protect software to switch to the protect disk). When disabled, disks have a 35 frame time out before an error will be generated.

Close Disk Port When Not In Use . The default is disabled. This feature is rarely used. It should only be enabled when the disk port is used by different controllers at different times (for example the ADC-100/NT and a Turbo product). A television station might use it so the day shift plays out from the disk port and the night shift records new material into the port (however, this is limiting because if a spot needs to be recorded into the disk during the day, the port is busy for playout).

Disk To Use As Storage Port . Select a disk to be used for storing clips. Typically this will be the same disk being configured. Default is Self.

Additional Port Of Same Disk . Default: None (not used). This device parameter is only used when you want to assign two video ports from the same video disk to the same play list.

There are only two situations where this is useful: (1) You want to do mixed effects from one piece of material in the disk to the next piece of material in the disk. (2) You want to play spots smaller than Preroll + Postroll + 10 frames + disk cue time. In situation #1 you must have two different video ports from the same disk because you need two streams of simultaneous video do the mix. In situation #2 two ports can allow the next port to get cued and ready simultaneously thus allowing a very short spot to play and the next event will be cued on the other port.

To configure two video disk ports from the same disk to the same list:

1.

Assign both disk ports to the list as primary ports (air disk ports) not as protect ports.

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In this parameter of each of the two ports, select the name of the disk of the other ports. This allows the list to control both ports, but the first port will think it can play all the material.

When the list asks the first port to cue the events on the list, the first disk port, knowing it has a pointer to an additional disk port, only threads every other event. It then passes the other events to the additional port for threading.

Use the same procedure to configure two protect disks, each protecting one of the air disk ports. Thus, when loading a playlist with four disk events and pressing program run you will see:

Table 3-1 Additional ports of same video disk

EVENT

#

DEVICE STATUS

PROTECT

DEVICE

PROTECT

STATUS

ID

3

4

1

2

Disk1:1

Disk2:1

Disk1:2

Disk2:2

Cued

Cued

Stop

Stop

Disk 3:1

Disk4:1

Disk3:2

Disk4:2

Cued

Cued

Stop

Stop

SPTA

SPTB

SPTC

SPTC

When configured this way, any editing within or before any threaded and cued events, and all events below the edit point, are ejected and rethreaded in the proper order. This assures that playout toggles ports for every other event.

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Prerolls/Postrolls Tab

Instant Prerolls

Use Instant Prerolls . This function has a default of zero seconds, four frames. The values can range from four frames to 59 seconds. Instant Preroll provides instant play/skip capability to the device. When enabled, Instant Play Preroll is activated by pressing the

Instant button on the control panel. The preroll must be set to at least the minimum switcher preroll or the disk port may start playing before the switcher switches. The preroll also must be set to at least four frames greater than the Disk Preroll and Number of

Frames to Send Play Early (described below). Four frames is the minimum preroll allowed by the ADC-100. If not configured properly, the list may stop. If Instant Preroll is set longer than the List Preroll, instant play is actually a delayed play. The ADC-100/NT operations rely on list preroll settings configured through the Options menu, in Configure

Lists .

The Instant feature is designed for coming out of a live or upcounting event as fast as possible when the next event has a near instant preroll. If you are using a master control switcher, the preroll must not be shorter than the shortest preroll supported by the switcher.

Device Postroll

Use Postroll . Default: Disabled, zero seconds, four frames. Range: four frames to 59 seconds. When enabled, this settings overrides other configured postroll settings. Device postroll, if enabled, must be set to at least 4 frames. This feature allows the list to use one postroll for VTRs, cart machines, and other devices, and a different postroll for video

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Seconds . Select a value of up to 59 seconds.

Frames . Select a value of at least 4 frames.

NOTE: The Seconds and Frames values have no effect unless the Use Postroll box is enabled

(checked).

Prerolls

Disk Prerolls . This has a default of zero seconds. The values can range from zero frames to

300 frames. This feature should not be used unless specified by the disk manufacturer or

Harris (refer to device-specific information). Four frames is the minimum preroll allowed.

Preroll is sent to the video disk port when initialized or configured. All play and record commands are executed at a given time after receipt of the command

Disk preroll provides the preroll the disk requires for frame-accurate playout. It gives the disk more time to get the required video on air on the correct frame. Disk preroll must be set to the same value as Number of Frames to Send Play Early (discussed below).

Frames To Send Play Early . The default is 0 and should not need to be changed unless the disk has a fixed latency of greater than one frame for the play command. This setting determines when (number of frames) the video disk port should receive the play/record command before playout or recording is performed. A setting of zero sends the play or record command to the disk port the frame before the command is performed. The setting should never be greater than four frames less than List Preroll or Instant Preroll or the disk port will not play and the list will stop. If Disk Prerolls is used, the Frames setting should be the same value unless a frame or two of switcher timing compensation is required.

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Storage Tab

Storage and Disk Space

Automatically Delete From Disk When Full . The automation system ensures that the specified amount of free disk space is maintained. Material is deleted from the disk automatically, based on a first-entered, last-played formula. Example :

A disk has 1000 spots on it, numbered 1 through 1000. Spot 23 is played, at which point it is assigned a new number of 1001. Spot 65 is then played, at which point it is assigned a new number of 1002. Each time a spot is played, it is incremented using this same sequence. As a result, spots that have been on the disk the longest without ever being played have the lowest numbers, and are deleted first. If material must be deleted on the disk, the lowest number would be deleted first, then the second lowest number, then the third lowest, etc. Default is disabled (unchecked).

Spots that are registered in the Lookahead are also never automatically deleted.

Disk Space to Keep Free (Mins) . The default is 10 minutes. The range is from 0 to 32,000 minutes. This parameter attempts to keep the disk with at least the entered number of minutes of disk space free. This prevents trying to record something larger than the available amount of time, then having to delete the unfinished (truncated) item. For playout, the default value is typically used. Set this to the size of the largest ID you expect to record if Automatically Delete From Disk When Full is enabled. This parameter should be used in time delay and record event applications. It is not recommended to set the value below four minutes (since all space available numbers are estimates due to variable rates of compression on different video images). This parameter has no effect unless Automatically Delete From Disk When Full is enabled.

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Delete IDs After Play . Deletes a played event from the video disk. This is typically only enabled for testing or when recording for a one-time playout. Default is disabled

(unchecked).

For testing, this allows a short list of spots, repeated continuously, to record or cache. The spots are then continuously deleted. For actual on-air playout, the setting automatically deletes from a disk when it is full. This keeps the disk filled with the most current spots to reduce multiple recording or caching of a spot repeated more than once. This function only deletes a spot if it is completely played out, and was recorded by this port.

Recording Tab

Allow Recording

Recording of Record Events . Allows recording of record events or other types of recordings.

When disabled, the disk port will not record. Recording with segment play enabled is equivalent to performing an insert edit or assemble record, depending on the SOM (if the video disk server supports this function).

Back to Back Recording . For secondary record events, this parameter must be disabled. This option should only be enabled if your video disk server supports this function.

Refer to the documentation on your disk to verify if your disk supports back-to-back recording. This setting is useful when setting up a disk to perform continuous time delay applications. To set this up, enable this parameter and then place a sequence of continuous

IDs on a record list. The video disk records every frame into the proper ID. The record list can be made into a playlist and played out. The play output is exactly the same as what was recorded.

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Record Only No Playout . When enabled, this port will not play any material. This was added to the software so a port can be assigned to a playlist for recording, with a separate port assigned for playout. Without enabling this parameter, if one port goes down, the other port will try to do both (record and playout). Since it cannot do both at the same time, the list will not work properly. Default is disabled.

Disable Recording With Segments . If enabled, the disk port will not record any event with a segment number in it. Default is disabled (unchecked).

Record Only Segments . Record only events with non-blank segment fields.

Prevent Recordings Greater Than (Mins) . Specify a maximum length (in minutes) for any recording.

Prevent Recordings Less Than (Mins) . Specify a minimum length (in minutes) for any recording.

Only Record Events with ID in . The disk will only record IDs whose first character is between or equal to the limits. For example if only IDs starting with a ’9’ are to be recorded, enter a ’9’ in both boxes. To record only IDs whose first character of the ID is from ’0’ to ’5’ inclusive, place ’0’ and ’5’ in the two parameters. Note that ’A’ to ’Z’ and ’a’ to

’z’ are permitted, and uppercase letters are sorted before lower case letters, and uppercase letters are sorted after numbers.

The ID qualifier is useful where some IDs are recorded and others not, and the Duration and Segment qualifiers cannot distinguish between them. The traffic system can designate a certain range of IDs that will be cached or recorded only. Any combination of record qualifiers may be used, or they all may be disabled. The recording qualifiers are effective on record events and caching, and Secondary Record Device Events. This is useful in caching to record only IDs that are commercials as they are short and not program material (program material normally has a segment number). Default is disabled.

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Segments Tab

Segment Play and Record Options

Enable Segment Play/Record with ID . This is only enabled to play a part of an ID. It is similar to playing segments of a program or show. Enable this function only if your video disk server supports this function. When enabled, the disk port uses the event’s SOM (start of message) to play or record individual segments of program material. For example, enable this setting if you want to play a program or news item in several parts. However, the different video disk devices implement this feature in various ways. For further details, refer to the documentation on your video disk device. Default is disabled (unchecked).

This feature must be enabled to play or record individual segments of program material.

(The HP AMS can only start at the beginning of the file for play and record. The Profile can start play or insert recording at any time into the file.) If the SEGMENT field in an event is not blank then the video disk can only play or record that event if this option is enabled. If you always want to start at the beginning of every ID, or your disk does not support segments, then do not enable this feature.

Modify Segment IDs (# of Characters) . Up to two characters can be added to IDs. Useful for multi-segment recording, this option causes the ID on a video disk to be appended with either 1 or 2 characters to distinguish the segments. Example :

If Modify Segment IDs (# of Characters) were set to 2, a 3-segment ID titled “spot” would reside on the video disk as “spot01,” “spot02,” and “spot03.” If the disk has a maximum of

32 characters allowed for an ID, the ID is truncated on the disk if the ID takes up 30 or more characters (2 characters are lost to allow for the 2 segment characters).

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If you never use more than 9 segments in any ID, select 1 character (which allows up to 9 segments). If you select 2 characters here, a maximum of 99 segments is allowed. Valid numbers are 0, 1, and 2. Default is 0.

Archive Tab

Archive Configuration

Disk Has Archive . Default is enabled. It is recommended to keep this parameter enabled even if a disk does not have an archive. Archives require ADC-100 to check if a disk can get an ID from an archive. If a communication error has occurred such that an ID in the disk is not known by the ADC-100, it checks with the disk if needed (if disabled, it depends on the disk keeping the Device Storage Window to be up-to-date at all times).

When enabled, there can be a much larger communication load between ADC-100 and the disk if many red events are in the play list, but the ADC-100 can handle virtually any load.

This feature is normally only disabled for testing and troubleshooting to reduce communications, as the system can generally handle the load and automatically detects if an archive is present.

Backup Play From Archive . Enable this parameter if the disk port supports this function

(most video disks do not support this function). When the parameter is enabled, and if the disk uses an archive system as the source for spots, the disk plays a spot directly from the archive if it is cued for playout before the spot is transferred from archive to the playout disk. This occurs only if an event is placed on the playlist seconds before it is to go on air.

Normally, every spot is transferred from archive to the playout disk when the spot reaches the lookahead area of the list (which usually happens hours before playout). Default is disabled (unchecked).

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E to E Tab

E to E Options

Send Disk EE Mode Commands . Default: Disabled. These commands are only supported on certain video disks. Do not enable unless you are sure they are supported in your version.

When enabled, ADC NT sends EE commands to the disk when it starts and stops playing.

This effectively makes the video disk a video player and insert switcher if the input to the port is a primary video feed, and the video disk is controlled by a ‘break away’ list. Once the video disk receives an EE command, it enters an EE controlled mode where it no longer controls the internal switcher. If EE commands are then disabled, the video disk software must be stopped and restarted so it will control the internal switcher automatically again.

Frames to Send EE On Early . Enter the number of frames that the EE ON command should be sent early. Default is 2. This box is ignored unless the Send Disk EE Mode Commands box is enabled (checked).

Frames to Send EE Off Early . Enter the number of frames that the EE OFF command should be sent early. Default is 3. This box is ignored unless the Send Disk EE Mode Commands box is enabled (checked).

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Reporting Tab

Enable Reporting For

Disk Specific Warnings . Displays diagnostic messages used for software development and debugging. If a specific problem or suspected bug is noticed, turn on this setting. If a disk diagnostic message appears when the problem occurs, the diagnostic code associated with the message should be reported to Harris. Default is disabled (unchecked).

Items Automatically Deleted or Recorded . This setting should only be used to verify or test that the disk is functioning properly. When enabled, diagnostic messages are only written to the error log at a client computer (if the client is configured to write error log files) when a spot is deleted, recorded or played from this disk port. Default is disabled (unchecked).

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Content Server Tab

Content Server Handles and Port

The Content Server is a simple, open loop function that allows a playout video disk interface to send network copy commands to the air disk port to try to copy the material needed from another video disk or a content server disk. The Harris Automation GMT

(Global Media Transfer) system is a more sophisticated closed loop system that can do multiple transfers if required, and log what happens and report errors. The Content

Server function can only request material from one disk to the air disk (it does not know if the material is even in the content disk). The material either gets copied across soon after it enters in the look ahead, or the operator needs to make sure it is made available to the system. When the material arrives in the play list the event turns blue; until then the event stays red. When a clip gets a copy command from the Content Server function, the ID is placed in the Device Storage Window with a status of R, and the clip is shown in Black

(not assigned to this device yet in the play list). The Copy Command is sent periodically if the material does not show up in the disk in the event it is recorded into the Content

Server Disk. The Record Qualifiers may be configured to limit which Ids a Content Server

Copy command is made for

Local Fibre Channel Handle . Default: zero - not used. Assign the same number that has been assigned as the Content Servers Fibre Channel Handle , below.

The Content Server function allows program, or spot, material to be shared between multiple video disks connected by a Fibre Channel Network. This function may be used for Air and Protect operations, as well as standard operations. The Content Server acts as a source device for all configured playout/protect disks located on the Fibre Channel by ensuring that all material(required for playout) located on it is transferred to the

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Content Servers Fibre Channel Handle . Enter the same number that has been assigned as the

Content Server (source disk).

Disk To Use as Communications Port . Set this to match the ADC NT port number that the copy commands will be sent to (Example: for a Profile, this value should be left at 0 (or

Self in the NT Server), which causes the copy command to be sent to itself.

Disk Status Tab

The Disk Status tab is informational only. No user-configurable settings are available in this tab. Click the Refresh tab to update the displayed information.

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Diagnostics Tab

Diagnostics

Reinitialize .

ReVerify .

Make Input Port . Specify the port as a port for recording material. This should never be needed as the software automatically changes the port type for record or play out as needed. This option allows you to manually force the port to be an input port, overriding the default configuration.

Make Output Port . Specify the port as a port for playing out material. This should never be needed as the software automatically changes the port type for record or play out as needed. This option allows you to manually force the port to be an output port, overriding the default configuration.

Port Status

Manually take the port offline and online. Click the appropriate tab ( Off Line or On Line ).

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VTR Configuration

The following example is a generic video tape recorder (VTR). Your VTR may have slightly different options. If necessary, refer to the User Notes for your device for complete details on how to configure it.

Right-click on the configured device (see Figure 2-2 on page 2-4 and Figure 2-5 on page 2-7), then choose Properties . A dialog box with multiple tabs appears. Use the left and right arrows at the upper right to scroll through the other tabs. Each tab is discussed in order here:

VTR Parameters

General Tab

Device Name

Enter a name for the VTR to help you identify the VTR during event transmission.

The name can have up to 16 characters. The device name has no relation to the ID of any tape inserted in the VTR.

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Options

Standbyoff for Tension Release : This parameter forces the software to issue a Standby Off command to the VTR. In Sony Betacam decks, a tension release command is used. The setting on this parameter does not affect digital and one inch VTR’s - these VTR’s always receive the Standby Off command when issued. Default is disabled (unchecked).

Eject on Initialization : A stop command is issued to the VTR whenever the Device Server is started or the port is re-initialized. Default is disabled (unchecked).

Keep Media in VTR : A tape inserted in a VTR is retained by the VTR (not ejected). The tape can then only be manually ejected. This feature allows the VTR to behave as if it has a storage location to hold a tape - like a cart machine.

Use caution when selecting this parameter for VTRs that are used as record decks for the compiler.

Default is disabled (unchecked).

Edit Compensation

This parameter adjusts the sync play value for external VTRs (Sony and Ampex protocols). The Sync Adjust setting has a default of zero and should never have to be changed. However, if it needs to be changed, the value can be changed from -20 to 20 frames. A positive value causes the tape to come up to speed past the SOM by the specified number of frames at the end of preroll. A negative value causes the tape to come up to speed before the SOM by the specified number of frames at the end of preroll.

The Edit Compensation values should be left at 2 unless you are experiencing problems. If you intend to change these values, contact your Harris representative.

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Diagnostics Tab

Inject Tape

ID: The device name identifies the VTR port. The default VTR name is VTR1. Enter the name by using up to four characters. When an event is threaded, a fifth character - the head number - is added to the name.

Compile ID

The name is also used to identify the disk port used to execute secondary data events. If a disk port’s name matches the ID of a secondary data event, the event is executed. Such secondary data events include those that delete spots, transfer an archived spot, delete protect spots, or undelete protect spots.

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VTR Type Tab

VTR Type

This tab displays information about the VTR, including the model number, protocol ID, cassette size, analog/digital, and whether or not extended errors are reported.

Refresh

Click the Refresh button to update the information display.

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Cart Machine Configuration

The following example is a generic cart machine. Your cart machine may have slightly different options. If necessary, refer to the User Notes for your device for complete details on how to configure it.

Right-click on the configured device (see Figure 2-2 on page 2-4 and Figure 2-5 on page 2-7), then choose Properties . A dialog box with multiple tabs appears. Use the left and right arrows at the upper right to scroll through the other tabs. Each tab is discussed in order here:

Cart Machine Parameters

General Tab

Device Name

Enter a name (using up to 16 characters) for the cart machine. This name is used to identify the cart machine during event transmission.

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Options

Eject on Initialization : A stop command is issued to the cart machine whenever the Device

Server is started or the port is re-initialized. Default is disabled (unchecked).

Enable VTR 1-6: This parameter allows you to select which VTRs are available for use. In the Enable VTR window, if a VTR is not selected, the VTR is not used by the ADC Device

Server (or the cart machine). This is useful when using a cart machine VTR for some other operation or when the device is broken. To start using a deselected VTR, make sure this

VTR is selected in the Enable VTR window. Default is 4 VTRs enabled.

Keep Media in VTR : A tape inserted in a VTR is retained by the VTR (not ejected). The tape can then only be manually ejected. This feature allows the VTR to behave as if it has a storage location to hold a tape - like a cart machine.

Sync Adjust

This parameter adjusts the sync play value for external VTRs (Sony and Ampex protocols). The Sync Adjust setting has a default of zero and should never have to be changed. However, if it needs to be changed, the value can be changed from -20 to 20 frames. A positive value causes the tape to come up to speed past the SOM by the specified number of frames at the end of preroll. A negative value causes the tape to come up to speed before the SOM by the specified number of frames at the end of preroll.

Editor Parameters Tab

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Edit Compensation

VTR 1-6 : Click on a desired VTR to edit its compensation properties. The following box appears:

The Edit Compensation values should be left at 2 unless you are experiencing problems. If you intend to change these values, contact your Harris representative.

Four Channel Audio : Enable audio recording on four channels instead of the normal two channels. Default is disabled (unchecked).

ID Title Mismatch Tab

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Options

Auto Change SOM and Duration : The SOM and Duration are automatically changed to reflect the database record. The following box appears:

Delimiter Position : Set a delimiter position from between 0 and 20 spaces. This number depends on the number of characters allowed in the ID field of the Sony barcode label.

Default is 5.

Tools Tab

Insert and Remove Tapes

NOTE: This tab is used only for demo devices. Since no tape is actually being used with a demo device, the tape ID and title are entered here. With an actual device, this action is unnecessary, as the automation system can read this information off either a barcode or from the database record.

ID : Enter the ID of the tape to be inserted or removed.

Title : Enter the title of the tape to be inserted or removed.

Bin Location (A1-A40) : Select the slot in the cart machine to add the tape to or remove the tape from.

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Diagnostics Tab

Reinitialize Device

Click the Reinitialize button to reinitialize the device. Confirm your selection when prompted.

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M/C Switcher Configuration

The following example is a generic Master Control (M/C) switcher. Your switcher may have slightly different options. If necessary, refer to the User Notes for your device for complete details on how to configure it.

Right-click on the configured device (see Figure 2-2 on page 2-4 and Figure 2-5 on page 2-7), then choose Properties . A dialog box with multiple tabs appears. Use the left and right arrows at the upper right to scroll through the other tabs. Each tab is discussed in order here:

M/C Switcher Parameters

General Tab

Device Name

Enter a name (using up to 16 characters) for the switcher. This name is used by the automation system to identify the switcher. Systems with multiple switchers should have each switcher assigned a unique name.

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Dimensions

Input Crosspoints : Specify the input crosspoint on a cascaded switcher to which the device’s setting is connected. The valid range is 0 to 32768. Default is 16.

Output Crosspoints: Specify the output crosspoint on a cascaded switcher to which the device’s setting is connected. The valid range is 0 to 32768. Default is 1.

Latency

Switcher Latency : This parameter adjusts the latency of the switcher. The adjustment can range from -10 to +10 frames. If the adjustment is positive, the switcher switches the entered number of frames later. If the adjustment is negative, the switcher switches the entered number of frames earlier. The default value of zero is usually sufficient.

Sources Tab

Crosspoint Name

Click the Add button to enter a source crosspoint name and number:

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The Crosspoint Name is a mnemonic to help the operator identify the crosspoint. The

Number is the physical connection number of the crosspoint.

Destinations Tab

Crosspoint Name

Click the Add button to enter a destination crosspoint name and number:

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System Inputs Tab

System Inputs

Use the following parameters to indicate which crosspoints carry the black, colorbars, station

ID and initial input signals.

Black Input, Colorbars, StationID, Initial Input : Specify a number from 0 to 32768. Default is

0. These options are not used by the automation system unless the corresponding list settings are enabled for Black Input and StationID . See Switch to Black and Station ID on Skip under the “Options Tab” on page 2-12.

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Effect Durations Tab

Effect durations in frames

Slow : Specify a number from 0 to 999. Default is 60.

Medium : Specify a number from 0 to 999. Default is 30.

Fast : Specify a number from 0 to 999. Default is 15.

Reporting Tab

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Enable reporting for

Errors , Warnings , Crosspoint Changes : This parameter allows the switcher to generate an error whenever the switcher does not respond to a communication request. Place a check mark in each box to enable reporting (default is disabled for all).

Backup Tab

Backup Switcher

Backup Switcher : Select from the dropdown list of available backup switchers. Use this parameter when installing a redundant switcher to act as backup if the main switcher fails. In the Configure Backup Switcher window, enter the number of the port that has the backup switcher connected to it (i.e., the device server channel number).

The main and backup switchers do not need to be the same model, but the backup should have dimensions large enough to back up all of the main switcher’s crosspoints. Both switchers must receive the same inputs. During playout, the backup switcher switches whenever the main switcher switches

The default is None (no backup switcher configured).

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Miscellaneous Tab

Audio Mode

Stereo/Mono Control : Select either stereo or mono for audio recording. Default is disabled

(unchecked).

Cascade Tab

Click the Add button to enter cascade data for the switcher:

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Cascade Data

Output Active Line : This setting specifies which of the switcher’s crosspoints the cascaded switcher is connected to. The valid range is 0 to 32768. Default is 0.

Cascade Device : Select a cascade device from the dropdown list.

Cascade Crosspoint In : The crosspoint on the cascaded switcher to which the Output Active

Line setting (above) is connected. The valid range is 0 to 32768. Default is 0.

Cascade Crosspoint Out : The out crosspoint on the cascaded switcher to which the signal is to be routed. The valid range is 0 to 32768. Default is 0.

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Switch-Only Device Configuration

Switch Only devices are used in the ADC Device Server for a variety of purposes. The first is to enable an event to be put into the transmission list which will switch a crosspoint on a switcher and then count down some predetermined time and roll the next event. By enabling the AUTO UPCOUNT on an event which is associated with a switch only device, the event will count down to zero and then hold the list while counting up. This allows a user to switch to a live or other feed, and count time until a PLAY or SKIP is issued to the transmission list.

A switch only can be configured with a physical relay such that it can be used to control a contact closure driven device. There are a variety of ways to use the physical relay. The first way is to use a switch only with a relay, as a primary event on the list.

On these kinds of events the contact closure occurs at preroll time. This allows a device such as a parallel-connected VTR to be started at preroll by the list.

Another way to use a switch only with a relay closure is as a secondary event. A secondary event causes the relay to close at a designated time either before or after the primary event starts running. The duration of the closure can be controlled directly by the event. This can be used to tag a primary event with a video overlay, such as station bug. This can also be used to generate a tone at some predetermined time before entering a commercial break or returning to program material.

The following example is a generic switch-only device. Your switch-only device may have slightly different configuration options. If necessary, refer to the User Notes for complete details on how to configure it.

Right-click on the configured device (see Figure 2-2 on page 2-4 and Figure 2-5 on page 2-7), then choose Properties . A dialog box with multiple tabs appears. Each tab is discussed in order here:

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Switch-Only Device Parameters

The Switch Only device parameters configure the ADC Device Server to switch to a switcher crosspoint and/or trigger a GPI (general purpose interface) contact closure. GPI is an option to the standard ADC Device Server system (requires a GPI board to be installed in the Device

Server).

Switch Only devices are used to:

◆ Incorporate material from external sources, such as network and satellite feeds, cameras and presenters;

◆ Trigger events involving devices not supported by RS422 or RS232 protocols, through a GPI

(general purpose interface).

A Switch Only event inserted in a list can be set up to switch a crosspoint, count down a predetermined amount of time and roll the next event. By entering Auto Upcount for the event associated with a Switch Only device, the event counts down to zero and then holds the list while counting up. A live feed can be switched away from by issuing a Play or Skip command to the transmission list. This is done manually, through the control panel.

When a primary event in a list has an ID that matches the ID of the Switch Only device, the event and device become associated (if the Switch Only device is assigned to the list). The event goes through the transmission process like other types of events. The event (and device) goes through preroll, switches at the end of preroll, counts down a duration, rolls the next event and then goes through postroll. You can also Skip the event and roll the next event.

A Switch Only device can be used as a secondary event which is bound to another event. A secondary event can close a GPI relay at a designated time before or after the primary event goes to air. The duration of the closure can be controlled directly by the event. The event can also be used to tag a primary event with a video overlay (such as a station bug) or generate a tone at some predetermined time before entering a commercial break or returning to program material. This type of usage requires an external device that is controlled by a GPI closure.

Many such devices are available on the open market.

There are two types of secondary GPI events that can be put on a list to control physical contact closure – GPI Contact or Back-Timed GPI. The type of GPI you use depends on the timing of the secondary event. GPI Contact runs a contact after the primary event runs. Back-

Timed GPI runs a contact before the primary event runs. Both GPI events are associated with a

Switch Only device whose ID matches the ID of the secondary event.

Switch Only events with the same ID may be played back to back as primary events. There are no restrictions as long as these events are both primary events. Since Switch Only events have no SOM, these events are always contiguous and will always play back to back.

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General Tab

Device Name

Enter a name (using up to 16 characters) for the switcher. This name is used by the automation system to identify the switcher. Systems with multiple switchers should have each switcher assigned unique name.

Switch Only Names

Assign unique names for each Switch Only.

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Prerolls/Postrolls Tab

Instant Prerolls

Use Instant Prerolls

Instant Preroll provides instant play/skip capability to the device. It allows the device to have its own short preroll for manual intervention in the list. The feature is designed for coming out of a live or upcounting event as fast as possible when the next event has a near-instant preroll. When using a master control switcher, the preroll must not be shorter than the shortest preroll supported by the switcher.

When Use Instant Prerolls is enabled, values for preroll seconds and frames must be entered. The preroll value must be at least 4 frames. These values do not have any effect if the Use Instant Prerolls box is left unchecked.

Switch Only

Select a Switch Only device configured in the previous tab. The settings chosen in the

Prerolls/Postrolls tab must be repeated for each Switch Only device. Default is disabled for each device.

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GPI Sheet Tab

GPI Card

Indicates which GPI card is connected to the device activated by this event

Contact Number

Specifies the contact number (i.e., relay number) on the GPI card to which the external device is connected. The contacts are numbered 0 to 7 by the GPI board and 1 to 8 by the

ADC Device Server. You must add 1 to the GPI board number when you enter the contact number. For example, a device wired to pins 2 (COM 2) on the board should be entered as having Contact number 3

Pulse Width

Specifies the duration of the GPI contact, in frames (i.e., the length of time the contacts are closed), for primary GPI events. The GPI contact closes when the event goes into preroll.

For secondary events, the contact duration is specified by the event itself.

Pulse Offset

Specifies the contact closure offset (in frames) for the primary/secondary event associated with a Switch Only device. The contact can be closed at any time during preroll. When the value is set to zero, the contact closure is closed, starting at preroll, for the duration specified for Pulse Width. When the value is greater than zero, the contact is closed when the number of frames remaining in preroll reaches this value. The Pulse Offset value is backtimed from the end of preroll, not from the beginning of preroll. The value must not

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Switch Only

Select a Switch Only device. The settings chosen in the GPI tab must be repeated for each

Switch Only device. Default is disabled for each device.

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Requester Configuration

A requester is a software object assigned to a transmission list that forwards the ID of a missing media event to distributors. The distributor responds to the requester and, if the distributor’s source device contains the missing media, forwards the ID to the

GMT list. The GMT list moves the media to the destination device specified in the requester. A requester can request media based on a push model (for preloading of media) or a pull model (for a static or running playlist).

Most system configurations only require one requester per transmission list; however, additional requesters may be added to segregate the types of material, such as commercials and programs, that will be requested from distributors.

Systems using air and protect devices require an additional requester per transmission list; one for each device.

The following example is a generic requester. Your requester may have slightly different configuration options. If necessary, refer to the User Notes for your device for complete details on how to configure it.

Right-click on the configured device (see Figure 2-2 on page 2-4 and Figure 2-5 on page 2-7), then choose Properties . A dialog box with multiple tabs appears. Use the left and right arrows at the upper right to scroll through the other tabs. Each tab is discussed in order here:

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Requester Device Parameters

General Tab

Device Name

The name of the requester. The default is REQSTxx where xx is the position of the requester within the server’s device list. This position is also known as the channel number. You may change the device name to any name you wish. There is a 16 character maximum.

Weighting

Weighting is used to tell the requester to weight, by time, all requests. The requester adds this time to an event’s projected on-air time and the result is the time that the media is expected to be needed. Weighting allows some level of prioritization of requests from different requesters on the same or different transmission lists.

Push Requester Parameters

Play Events : Off-air simulated (or “faked”) playing of the moved event. Used for generating an As-run log entry.

Register Events When Moved : The requester not only removes the "REQUESTED" status, but causes the list to turn the event BLUE after the operation. This provides an indicator to the operator. If both Register Events When Moved and Play Events are enabled AND you have used an available GMT list to load the push list into (as opposed to a standard

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Requester Configuration 8-3 transmission list) then not only will each event turn BLUE, it will be marked PLAY and then DONE (each event is run in a “fake” manner so that a DONE status appears and the event is as-run logged).

Qualifiers Tab

Select the qualifications that this requester uses to determine if it should make requests for media. Specify events with or without segments, events that run less than a specific duration, and qualify events based upon the range of the ID. Usually you will need to set the request qualifiers if you have multiple requesters on a transmission list, and these requesters are requesting media from different sources.

Program - Spots

Events With Segments Only : Events must have segments in order to be recorded. Single spots will not be recorded if this option is enabled. Default is disabled.

No Events With Segments : The opposite of the above option. Multi-segment IDs cannot be recorded if this option is enabled. Default is disabled.

NOTE: If both of the above boxes are left at their default settings (both disabled), you can record both single spot IDs and multi segment IDs.

No Events Greater Than (Mins)

Select a maximum number of minutes allowed for an event. Default is 5 minutes.

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No Events Less Than (Mins)

Select a minimum number of minutes allowed for an event. Default is 0 minutes.

Only Record Events with ID in _ to _.

Select a range (minimum and maximum) for allowable IDs to be recorded. Any IDs that fall outside the specified range will not be recorded.

Routing Tab

Routing Modes

Use this tab to define the potential delivery mode for material to a destination device.

Baseband : Real time video signal (either analog or digital). Baseband includes SDI and

SPIT modes. Default is enabled.

Fibre : JPEG or MPEG compressed data files. Fibre mode is typically used when both the source and destination devices are video disks. Fibre transfers are typically non-realtime.

Default is disabled.

Archive : Usually a SCSI connection between the archive system and the video disk server.

This mode is used when the source device is a digital archive device (e.g., a StorageTek or

Ampex DST) under control of an Avalon Archive Manager. Default is disabled.

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Destination Tab

Specify the destination device (the device that receives the requested material). This device should be a record port of a video disk server. Other devices are not supported in this release.

Server

This is the server name that the destination device is physically connected to. Choose the correct server from the dropdown menu.

Device

Choose the device name associated with the destination device from the dropdown menu.

Fibre Handle

This is the unique fibre address assigned to the destination video disk. Each video disk on a fibre network must have a unique address. Valid entries are 0 through 99.

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Distributor Tab

Specify which GMT Distributor that this requester communicates with to acquire material.

The chosen distributor may reside on the same device server as the requester, or may be on a different device server.

Server

Choose the server from the dropdown menu where the distributor identified in the Device field (below) resides.

Device

Choose the name of the distributor from the dropdown list that requests the distributor representing the primary source of material from this requester.

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Distributor Configuration

A distributor is a software object assigned to specific output connections of a device.

A distributor can be assigned to any type of device: baseband, fibre channel or archive. Several distributors can be assigned to some types of devices to handle multiple requests or move several different spots at a time. Most video file servers, for example, are able to move multiple spots simultaneously on a single fibre channel.

When a distributor receives an ID from a requester, it parses duplicate requests, transport and routing limitations and format mismatches. If the device contains the media requested by the requester, it forwards the missing media event’s ID to a GMT list. If the distributor does not contain the requested media, the event’s ID is passed to the next distributor. If no other distributor is available, an error message is passed to the requester. Errors are displayed in the transmission list window.

The following example is a generic distributor. Your distributor may have slightly different configuration options.

Right-click on the configured device (see Figure 2-2 on page 2-4 and Figure 2-5 on page 2-7), then choose Properties . A dialog box with multiple tabs appears. Use the left and right arrows at the upper right to scroll through the other tabs. Each tab is discussed in order here:

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Distributor Device Parameters

General Tab

Device Name

The name of the distributor. The default is DISTRxx where xx is the position of the distributor within the server’s device list. This position is also known as the channel number. You may change the device name to any name you wish. There is a 16 character maximum.

Routing Tab

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Routing

Select one of the three available routing options (the default is Baseband ):

Baseband : Real time video signal (either analog or digital). Baseband includes SDI and

SPIT modes. Default is enabled.

Fibre : JPEG or MPEG compressed data files. Fibre mode is typically used when both the source and destination devices are video disks. Fibre transfers are typically non-realtime.

Default is disabled.

Archive : Usually a SCSI connection between the archive system and the video disk server.

This mode is used when the source device is a digital archive device (e.g., a StorageTek or

Ampex DST) under control of an Avalon Archive Manager. Default is disabled.

Source Tab

Specify the device supplying material and also to link to additional distributors. The source device can be a cart machine, a standalone VTR or a play port of a video disk server.

Server

This is the server name that the destination device is physically connected to. Choose the correct server from the dropdown menu.

Device

Choose the device name associated with the destination device from the dropdown menu.

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Fibre Handle

This is the unique fibre address assigned to the destination video disk. Each video disk on a fibre network must have a unique address. Valid entries are 0 through 99.

Wait until missing media is available

GMT waits for the missing media on the source device specified on the distributor. The missing media is placed on the GMT list and stays red until the media is found. Typically used on a VTR.

With this option disabled, the missing media is skipped and media searching passes down to the next available distributor (or returns an error to the play list).

NOTE: This option is only available with baseband and archive routing. Fibre mode is not supported. See “Routing” on page 9-3.

Next Distributor

Specify an additional distributor for locating material. For example, you may have multiple distributors, each associated with a different cart machine. If a distributor cannot process a request because the requested material is not within its source device (i.e., the ID is not in the cart machine), it can pass the request to the next distributor in the chain which may be able to locate the material. All linked distributors must reside on the same device server and be assigned to the same GMT list. It is recommended to link the last distributor back to the first distributor to form a closed loop so that any distributor on the linked list can be the initial distributor (as pointed to by a requester in a multi-requester environment).

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Global Delete Targets Tab

Add

Click the Add button to display a dialog box allowing you to enter crosspoints.

NOTE: (1) The Global Delete target should be a video disk.

(2) The only allowable routing mode is fibre mode.

(3) If Delete Target specifies a VTR, cart machine or archive destination, or if the routing mode is baseband or archive, the Global Delete command is ignored.

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The following devices are supported by the Harris ADC Device Server at this time. As the list is in a constant state of flux, we recommend that you visit our website at www.harris.com for periodic updates to this list.

Video Disks

Standard Video Disk

Demo Video Disk

Profile Video Disk

Caching Video Disk

Demo Cache Vid Disk

2-Port Vid Disk

3-Port Vid Disk

4-Port Vid Disk

5-Port Vid Disk

Demo 5-Port Vid Disk

8-Port Vid Disk

10-Port Vid Disk

Quantel Clip Box

HP Buffer Video Disk

Extended ID Video Disk

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Cart Machines

Sony BetaCart

Sony Flexicart

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Sony DVC-80 Cart

Sony BVC-80 Cart

Sony DVC-300 Cart

Sony BVC-400 Cart

Sony BVC-400B Cart

Sony DVC-500 Cart

Sony BVC-500 Cart

Sony DVC-1000 Cart

Sony BVC-1000S Cart

Sony BVC-1000A Cart

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Odetics TCS90

Odetics TCS90M

Odetics TCS90LEM

Odetics TCS90A

Odetics TCS2000

Odetics PROPHET

MARC SMART CART

MARC 100-MII Cart

MARC 400-MII Cart

MARC 800-MII Cart

MARC 1200-MII Cart

MARC 100-D3 Cart

MARC 400-D3 Cart

MARC 800-D3 Cart

MARC 1200-D3 Cart

Thomson PROCART

M/C Switchers

GVG 100 Series

BTS MCS 2000

GVG Master21

MCS GVG Master21

Utah MC 500

BTS Saturn

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GVG MCS 1600

VideoTek Prodigy

Sony MCS DVS-M1000

Tektronix/GVG M2100

Pro-Bel TX-220

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Routers

Datatek D4300A

GVG Tenxl

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GVG Horizon

GVG 440

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USI AVS Series

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Datatek D2400

BTS Venus

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Sony DVS-V6464

Panasonic AU-CSW25

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Sony 12X1

Pesa 2400E

Leitch Xplus Series

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Quartz Router

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Untested

Untested

Untested

Untested

Untested

Untested

Untested

Untested

Untested

Untested

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Untested

Untested

Untested

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A-4 Supported Devices

NVision 1055 Router

Pro-Bel System 2L

Pro-Bel System 3L

Switch Only Device

Switch Only Device

Ported

Ported

Ported

Ported

Untested

Untested

Untested

Tested On Air

Audio Carts

Digicart Audio Cart

Sony Mini Disk

Enco DAD

Orban Airtime

Ported

Ported

Ported

Ported

Tested

Tested

Tested

On Air

Character Generators

Chyron MAX!>

Chyron MAX! 2Chan

Chyron Codi

(Weather Channel) as part of TADD

Presto CG

Quanta Delta CG

Chyron Scribe

Chyron MAXINE

Chyron Text Codi

(Weather Channel) as part of TADD

Collage CG

Chyron Infinite!

Digital Graphix Deko

Aston CG

Ported

Ported

Ported

Ported

Not working under DOS

Ported

Ported

Ported Tested

Ported

Ported

Ported

Ported

(Does not support IDNAME)

Tested On

On

Air

Air

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Supported Devices A-5

SERCOM

Serial Com Device

BFE Timer

CPT Timer

4CH Cavena

DPM 700

16Ch Irdeto

Wegener

IBT VPS 9601

10 Ch Serial Com Device

10 Ch NDS ESS Device

Oxtel ImageStore Keyer Only

IBT VPS 9701

IBT VPS 9702

SCREEN SRV2

Still Stores

Sony SSCU-1000

Leitch Still Store

Leitch Still Store 2Chan

BTS VIDIFONT

Quantel Still Store

Quantel PictBox 2C

Bronto Still Store

Ampex ESS-3

Flash File Still Store

Flash File SS 2Chan

Leitch LogoMotion

Oxtel ImageStore

Barcode Readers

Sony BVRB-10 Barcode

PCWand Model 300

Ported

Ported

Ported

Ported

Ported

Ported

Ported

Ported

Ported

Ported

Ported

Ported

Ported

Ported

Ported

Ported

Tested

Tested

Tested

Ported

Ported

Ported

No DOS Support

Ported

Ported

Ported

No DOS Support

Ported

Ported

Ported

Ported

To be tested

Tested

Tested

On Air

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A-6 Supported Devices

GMT

RDRO

Requester

Distributor

Avalon Archive Manager

Annotators

Harris Annotator

Harris GPI Anno

Harris GPIA Anno

Demo Annotator

Ported

Ported

Ported

Ported

Untested

Tested

Tested

Tested

No DOS Support

No DOS Support

No DOS Support

No DOS Support

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I

ndex

A

About this manual, 1

ADC Device Server optional equipment, 5

Additional port of same disk, 3-4

Air Client workstation (optional), 4, , 5

Air protect disk, 2-8

Air protect, disk port, 3-4

Allow recording, video disk, 3-9

Archive

Backup play from, 3-12

Archive tab, 3-12

Audio, four channel, 5-3

Auto A-B routing, 2-12

Automated recording, 10

Secondary record event, 10

Auto-ripple times, 2-13

B

Back to back play, 3-2

Back to back recording, 3-9

Backup play from archive, 3-12

Backup server (optional), 4

Backup switcher, 6-6

Barter spot, 2-17

Baseband, 9-3

Bin location (cart machine), 5-4

Black in, 2-23

Black out, 2-23

Break gap, 2-22

Break, thread after, 2-13

Broadcast environment, using in, 3

C

Cart machine

Bin location, 5-4

Configuration overview, 5-1

Diagnostics tab, 5-5

Edit compensation, 5-3

Editor Parameters tab, 5-2

Eject on initialization, 5-2

Enable VTR 1-6, 5-2

Four channel audio, 5-3

General tab, 5-1

ID title mismatch, 5-4

ID Title Mismatch tab, 5-3

Insert and remove tapes (demo devices only), 5-4

Keep media in VTR, 5-2

Reinitialize device, 5-5

Tools tab, 5-4

Cascade data (M/C switcher), 6-8

Changing the password, 2-23

Checkkey.exe, 1-3

Close disk port when not in use, 3-4

Command line parameters, 1-7

Communications port, disk to use, 3-16

Compilation, 11

Compile list

Description, 2-6

Compile list parameters

Compiler tab, 2-22

Events to Log tab, 2-22

Lookahead tab, 2-21

Options tab, 2-21

Parameters tab, 2-21

Components, 4

Components, device server, 3

Configuration utility, 2-1

Configuration tips, 2-5

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Configuring devices, 2-3

Configuring lists, 2-6

Deleting devices, 2-5

Overview, 2-2

Password, 2-23

Configuring a video disk, 3-1

Configuring the server, 2-1

Contact start, 2-12

Content server tab, 3-15

Control panel (optional), 5

Count lookahead, 2-15

Crosspoints, 6-2

D

Delete from disk, automatically when full,

3-8

Deleting devices, 2-5

Device drivers, 1-1

Device name

Cart machine, 5-1

Master control switcher, 6-1

Video disk, 3-1

VTR, 4-1

Device server components, 3

Device server, illustration, 3

Device server, what is it?, 2

Devices, configuring, 2-3

Devices, deleting, 2-5

Disk has archive, 3-12

Disk port is air protected, 3-4

Disk prerolls, 3-7

Disk specific warnings, 3-14

Disk to use as storage port, 3-4

Distributor

General tab, 9-2

Global Delete Targets tab, 9-5

Overview, 9-1

Routing tab, 9-2

Source tab, 9-3

DOS to NT upgrade issues, 1-7

Dub list, 3

Duration based lookahead, 2-14

E

E to E tab, 3-13

Edit compensation, 4-2, , 5-3

Effect durations in frames, 6-5

Eject on initialization, 4-2

Enable segment play/record, 3-11

F

Features, 7

Four channel audio, 5-3

Frames to send play early, 3-7

G

GMT list

Description, 2-6

GMT list parameters

Events to Log tab, 2-21

Options tab, 2-21

Parameters tab, 2-21

H

Hardware, optional, 5

How to configure a

Device, 2-3

List, 2-6

I

ID match name, 3-2

ID title mismatch, 5-4

Input crosspoints, 6-2

Insert and remove tapes (demo devices only), 5-4

Installation, 1-1

Checkkey.exe, 1-3

Command line parameters, 1-7

Configuration software, 1-6

NT device drivers, 1-1

Requirements, 1-1

Server software, 1-4

Instant prerolls,use, 3-6

Introduction, 1

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Index I-3

About this manual, 1

Compilation, 11

Features, 7

Secondary record event, 10

Using in a broadcast environment, 3

K

Keep list threaded, 2-13

Keep media in VTR, 4-2

Keyer on/off, 2-17

L

Latency, 6-2

List, keep threaded, 2-13

Lists, configuring, 2-6

Local fibre channel handle, 3-15

Logically configuring your devices, 2-5

Lookahead, duration based, 2-14

M

M/C switccer

Backup switcher, 6-6

M/C switcher

Audio mode, 6-7

Backup tab, 6-6

Cascade data, 6-8

Cascade tab, 6-7

Destinations tab, 6-3

Dimensions, 6-2

Effect durations in frames, 6-5

Effect Durations tab, 6-5

General tab, 6-1

Latency, 6-2

Miscellaneous tab, 6-7

Reporting tab, 6-5, , 6-6

System inputs, 6-4

System Inputs tab, 6-4

Master control (M/C) switcher

Overview, 6-1

Media Client, 3

Media list

Descrtiption, 2-6

Media list parameters

Events to Log tab, 2-21

Options tab, 2-21

Parameters tab, 2-20

Mix/wipe support, 2-19

N

NT device drivers, 1-1

O

Object oriented programming, 7

On-air time, update, 2-13

Only record events with ID in, 3-10

Optional equipment

Air Client workstation, 4, , 5

Backup server, 4

Control panel, 5

Hardware and software, 5

Output crosspoints, 6-2

Overview, 1

P

Password, changing, 2-23

Play hard hits, 2-12

Play list

Description, 2-6

Play list parameters

Events to Log tab, 2-15

Linking tab, 2-20

Lookahead tab, 2-14

Mix/Wipe tab, 2-19

Options tab, 2-12

Parameters tab, 2-10

Play lists, 9

Post-black, 2-23

Postroll, 3-6

Pre-black, 2-23

Prerolls, 3-7

Prerolls, use instant, 3-6

Protect disk, configuring, 2-8

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R

Recording, allow on video disk, 3-9

Recording, back to back, 3-9

Reinitialize device (cart machine), 5-5

Release tension when cued, 2-13

Reporting tab, 6-6

Requester

Distributor tab, 8-6

General tab, 8-2

Overview, 8-1

Qualifiers tab, 8-3

Routing tab, 8-4

Requirements, 1-1

Rewind compile material, 2-11

Rewind spot, 2-10

Rewind to first program segment, 2-10

Routing

Baseband, 9-3

S

Secondary record event, 10

Secondary record events, 3-9

Security

Protecting the password, 1-6

Segment play/record, enable, 3-11

Send disk EE mode commands, 3-13

Server, configuring, 2-1

Skip bad events, 2-13

Software, optional, 5

Spot, rewind, 2-10

Standbyoff for tension release, 4-2

Station ID on skip, 2-13

Stop disk play/record on init, 3-2

Supported devices

Annotators, A-6

Audio carts, A-4

Barcode readers, A-5

Cart machines, A-2

Character generators, A-4

GMT, A-6

M/C switchers, A-2

Routers, A-3

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SERCOM, A-5

Still stores, A-5

Switch-only, A-4

Video disks, A-1

VTRs, A-1

Switch to black, 2-12

Switcher latency, 6-2

Switch-only

General tab, 7-3

GPI Sheet tab, 7-5

Overview, 7-1

Prerolls/Postrolls tab, 7-4

System components, 4

System inputs, 6-4

Black input, 6-4

Colorbars, 6-4

Initial input, 6-4

StationID, 6-4

System requirements, 1-1

T

Tension after up counter, 2-13

Tension, release when cued, 2-13

Thread after break, 2-13

Threaded, keep list, 2-13

Traffic department, 3

Transfer switch, 4

Transmission lists, 9

U

Update event durations from disk, 3-2

Update on-air time, 2-13

Upgrading from DOS to NT, 1-7

Use instant prerolls, 3-6

Use postroll, 3-6

Using in a broadcast environment, 3

V

Video disk

Additional port of same disk, 3-4

Allow recording, 3-9

Archive tab, 3-12

Index I-5

Automatically delete from disk when full, 3-8

Back to back play, 3-2

Backup play from archive, 3-12

Close disk port when not in use, 3-4

Configuration parameters, 3-1

Content Server tab, 3-15

Content server tab, 3-15

Diagnostics tab, 3-17

Disk has archive, 3-12

Disk port is air protected, 3-4

Disk prerolls, 3-7

Disk Status tab, 3-16

Disk to use as communications port, 3-

16

Disk to use as storage port, 3-4

E to E tab, 3-13

Enable reporting, 3-14

Enable segment play/record, 3-11

Frames to send play early, 3-7

General tab, 3-1

Local fibre channel handle, 3-15

Only record events with ID in, 3-10

Overview configuration, 3-1

Ports tab, 3-3

Prerolls/Postrolls tab, 3-6

Recording tab, 3-9

Reporting, 3-14

Reporting tab, 3-14

Segments tab, 3-11

Stop disk play/record on init, 3-2

Storage tab, 3-8

Update event durations from disk, 3-2

Use instant prerolls, 3-6

Use postroll, 3-6

Video input port in disk, 3-3

Video output port in disk, 3-3

VREFSync driver, 1-2

VTR

Configuration overview, 4-1

Diagnostics tab, 4-3

Edit compensation, 4-2

Eject on initialization, 4-2

General tab, 4-1

Keep media in VTR, 4-2

Standbyoff for tension release, 4-2

VTR Type tab, 4-4

W

Warnings, disk specific, 3-14

What is the ADC Device Server?, 2

Wipe effect, 2-19

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