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Introduction
Overview
The IconMaster modular master control switcher provides, in a modular format, the ability to combine critical master control functions with multi-integrated branding. IconMaster is based on our industry-leading NEO modular platform. It is the only control that can be combined with other advanced applications to create a complete, self-contained channel release system.
This manual is part of a two-part set. Hardware installation and configuration procedures are provided in one manual, and control panel operation and configuration procedures are provided in the other manual. This manual provides detailed information on installing and configuring the hardware components in your IconMaster system. A complete setup will include
Installing the IconMaster control panel
Installing optional NEO modules
Mounting a NEO frame in a rack
Configuring NEO modules
Connecting internal or external routers
Connecting external Ethernet to serial and GPI interface devices
Configuring control panel components (this information is provided in a separate manual)
Control panel operations (this information is provided in a separate manual)
Optional software installation and operation (this information is provided in a separate manual)
Each of these topics is covered in the IconMaster manual set. In some cases, however, you will be referred to another manual for more detailed information.
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Product Description
Figure 1-1 IconMaster RCP Control Panel (with Optional Audio Control Panel)
The IconMaster ICONM-RCP features a 12-input desk-mount or rack-mount control panel with LED buttons for bus selection and transitions as well as fully-configurable LCD buttons.
An “intelligent” audio control panel, and touch-screen configuration and control are available as options.
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Figure 1-2 IconMaster ICONM-RCP16 Control Panel (with Optional Audio Control Panel)
The IconMaster ICONM-RCP16 features a 16-input desk-mount or rack-mount control panel with LED buttons for bus selection and transitions as well as fully-configurable LCD buttons. An “intelligent” audio control panel, and touch-screen configuration and control are available as options.
IconMaster is both SD and HD-ready. You can migrate from an SD master control to an HD master control via a straightforward configuration setting.
With IconMaster, flexibility is a core feature. With assignable, two-channel, squeeze back position, you have the power to choose. Internal or external routing is offered with 12 or 22 inputs, and with or without emergency bypass routing.
IconMaster features four internal and two external key layers for branding. Features supported include static and animated logos, analog and digital clock capability, crawls, EAS
(Emergency Alert System) and Amber Alert. The IconMaster is also available without internal logo branding layers. This product, IconMaster Lite, has two external key and fill inputs, and two Audio Over inputs. (The MGI-3903 IconLogo branding module is available as an upgrade for IconMaster Lite.)
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Product Features
Main
Features
SD or HD configurable with no hardware changes
Upgrade from IconLogo branding to IconMaster Master Control
Assignable (two-channel) squeezeback position option
Desk- or rack-mount control panel
Industry-standard buttons with LEDs for bus selection and transitions
User configurable LCD buttons
Fader bar option
Multi-channel modular design
Two NEO-slot solution, or three slots with addition of audio monitoring option
(embedded audio with external routing)
Up to six channels in 3RU
Operate multiple channels from single panel
Full next-event preview
6 keyers
2 external, key/fill
4 internal branding keys
Static and animated logos
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Analog and digital clocks
Text crawls and EAS/Amber Alert option
Flexible audio options
8 channels discrete AES audio
16 channels embedded audio
2 audio overs with dedicated EAS inputs
Passes non-PCM audio such as Dolby
® while processing PCM channels
-E and Dolby
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AC-3 on selected channels
Full-channel audio assignment and processing
Internal audio logo playback by attaching .WAV files to a logo
Dynamic assignable audio profiles
Full support for CCS-P (i.e., Navigator and NUCLEUS) control
Machine control
Router control over Ethernet or serial RS-232/422
Drive under monitor displays using serial tally protocol
Aux bus support of multi-level sources and destinations
On-screen logo positioning
Internal logo memory storage expanded to 4 Gb (via the MGI-3903)
Primary/secondary assignment and control of up to eight IconMaster channels for slaved operation
Timer/clock on RCP
RCP available as SNTP time server from clock module reference
Assignable names to programmable Quick Select macro functions, and to GPO events
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Not available on IconMaster Lite models.
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Optional
Features
Fader bar
Intelligent audio control panel
Internal or external routing with 12, 16, 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
Support for any multiviewer on the market, with special support for HView SX Hybrid and Predator Multiviewers
IconMaster Components
A complete IconMaster setup consists of main components, optional items, NEO modules, and routers.
Main Components
Hardware Components
A main control panel with one power supply (For redundant power supply operation, two power supply units may be used)
A 3RU NEO frame with redundant power supplies
An MKE-3901 mixer/keyer module
An MGI-390x IconLogo graphics module
Software Components
Icon Series Soft Tools CD, which includes
IconMaster Configuration Utility (ICU)
Content Editor
LogoCreator
IconLogo Soft Panel
Optional Items
An additional power supply (for redundant power supply operation)
An audio control panel
An MKE-3901-FX effects optional submodule (for MKE-3901 module)
An MKA-3901 balanced audio module
An ICONM-BO-V video breakout module
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A balanced (ICONM-BO-VAB) or a coaxial (ICONM-BO-VAC) audio/video breakout module
NEO 3901RES-E resource module for CCS-P control and display
An internal router, such as NEO NSM routers
An external router, such as Platinum, Integrator, or Panacea
A general purpose interface box, such as a JLCooper Electronics eBOX™ Quad Serial to
Ethernet Interface
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System
Setup
The types of components and options you purchased will determine the complexity of your installation and configuration.
Chapter 2, Installation
includes the sequences of events for
the most common IconMaster installation situations. Please see page 9 for a listing of these
scenarios.
About this Manual
This IconMaster manual involves hardware installation and configuration. Control panel operation, as well as icon software installation, configuration, and operation, are covered in a separate manual.
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