Machine Control. Harris IconMaster

The IconMaster is a cost-effective modular master control and branding solution beyond the conventional, offering the ability to combine critical master control functions with multi-layer integrated branding, all in a modular card format.

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Chapter 7

Machine Control

Connecting for Machine Control Use

Note

You cannot use this configuration on a network.

The serial connector RS-232-A on the ICONM-BO-V video breakout module is dedicated for machine control use. To connect the IconMaster system to a VTR, follow these steps.

1. Using a straight-through RS-232 serial cable, connect RS-232-A on the

ICONM-BO-V video breakout module to the serial connector on an

SPT-LSERIAL or an SPT-LXYTOXY serial protocol translator.

Note

If re-assigned to port B or port E, use a null-modem cable instead of this straight-through cable.

2. Using a coaxial cable, connect COAX on the SPT to COAX on the VTR specific SPT. (For example, if you are connecting to a Sony VTR, you would be using an SPT-LXYTOSONY.)

3. Using an RS-422 serial cable, connect the serial connector on the SPT to the

VTR.

4. Follow the VTR manufacturer’s instructions for other connections to the

IconMaster system.

Figure 7-1

shows a sample connection using a Sony tape machine.

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RS-422

RS-232

SPT-LSERIAL SPT -XYTOSONY

ICONM-BO-V Video Breakout Module

Sony control unit

Figure 7-1. Sample Sony Machine Control Connections

Edge Protocol Gateway

The Edge protocol gateway provides external connectivity to any Leitch/Harris routing system. It translates between Leitch/Harris and other manufacturers’ routing control systems. On an IconMaster system, the Edge would be connected to either a Panacea or a Platinum router to access third-party protocols and commands.

Before you can make any connections to an IconMaster, the Edge must already be configured as desired. If your Edge is already operational, you do not need to configure it. If, however, your Edge is not already operational, you must install and configure it as desired for your facility. See the Edge Protocol Gateway

Installation and Frame Configuration Manual for detailed information.

You can use an Edge to allow the IconMaster to “talk” to certain third party routing systems. See the Protocol Translation Functions Firmware Installation,

Configuration, And Operation Manual for a list of supported third-party protocols and commands.

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Key features

Modular design
SD or HD configurable
Internal or external routing
Multi-layer branding
Full-featured control panel
Flexible audio options
Support for CCS-P control
Machine control
Router control

Frequently asked questions

The IconMaster configuration utility software requires a separate Pentium III 1GHz (or equivalent) PC with 512 Mb RAM, 10 Gb fixed disk drive space, a 10/100 Ethernet card, and Microsoft® Windows® 2000 or Windows XP1 operating systems.

A complete IconMaster setup consists of a main control panel with one power supply, an MKE-3901 mixer/keyer module, an MGI-3903 IconLogo graphics module, and the IconMaster Soft Tools CD, including the IconMaster configuration utility.

Optional features for the IconMaster system include a fader bar, intelligent audio control panel, internal or external routing with 12 or 22 inputs, external routing with or without emergency backup routing, relay bypass with dedicated bypass input, 2-channel video squeezeback option, text crawl with dynamic data insertion, RSS and ODBC connectivity, EAS and Amber Alert (Emergency Alert System) insertion, fully-featured “soft” control panel, direct control of multiviewers, up to 66 GPI inputs and up to 61 GPI outputs via the use of an optional Ethernet to serial and GPI interface, and support for any multiviewer on the market, with special support for Harris CENTRIO and Predator Multiviewers.