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Configuring IconMaster
Overview
IconMaster Configuration Utility, or ICU, software is an easy-to-use Windows®-based application for setting up and configuring the IconMaster hardware system. It allows you to control configuration of input/output functions; audio, effects, and transitions; system components; and panel components through on-screen menu selections.
IMPORTANT! You may or may not have access to the ICU software. If you do not, you must ask your system administrator to perform these operations for you.
Quick Configuration Quick Reference Chart
This chapter presupposes that you are familiar with the layout of an IconMaster control panel. If you are not, please refer to your IconMaster Functional Operation and
Configuration Manual for more information.
Note: Changes made in the IconMaster Configuration Utility will not take effect on an
IconMaster Switcher until the database has been uploaded to the IconMaster frame. See
The quick reference chart on page 193 shows the control panel clusters, the functions that
fall within each cluster, and the IconMaster configuration utility dialog box that allows you to configure that particular function.
Installing ICU Software
In order to have a fully functioning IconMaster control panel, you must use ICU to configure it. Here are the steps involved in a full installation:
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Check the system requirements (page 133)
2
Assemble the tools you’ll need (page 133)
3
Configure the PC display (page 135)
4
Install the IconMaster configuration utility from CD to PC (page 133)
5
Check the Ethernet connections (page 134)
6
Start the configuration utility application (page 135)
7
Adjust network settings (page 136)
8
Adjust the operating standard (page 136)
9
Adjust the system timing (page 137)
Default Configuration Files
For your convenience, several default configuration files are included on the IconMaster
SoftTools CD included with your IconMaster control panel. You can use and modify these files.
These files are set up for an SD-525i/59 bilevel sync:
Default_SD_NSM_Embedded.xml
Default_SD_NSM_Discrete2ch.xml
Default_SD_Panacea_Embedded.xml
These files are set up for an HD-1080i/59 with trilevel sync
Default_HD_NSM_Embedded.xml
Default_HD_NSM_Discrete2ch.xml
Default_HD_Panacea_Embedded.xml
These files are “getting started” databases for you to use if you do not have a router database already configured for your system:
Pana16x4 SDIAES1.da4 (Panacea 16×4, SDI video with 1 AES audio)
Pana16x4 SDIAES2.da4 (Panacea 16×4, SDI video with 2 AES audio)
Pana16x4 SDIEMB.da4 (Panacea 16×4, SDI video with embedded audio)
Pana16x8 SDI-CQ.da4 (Panacea 16×8, Clean/Quiet, SDI video with embedded audio)
Pana16x16 SDIEMB.da4 (Panacea 16×16, SDI video with embedded audio)
Plat64x64 SDIAES.da4 (Platinum 64×64, SDI video with 1 AES audio)
Plat64x64 SDIEMB.da4 (Platinum 64×64, SDI video with embedded audio)
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System Requirements
The following minimum requirements are necessary to operate IconMaster configuration software.
Table 10-1 IconMaster Configuration Software System Requirements
Item
CPU
RAM
Hard disk space
Additional disk drives
Operating systems
*
Specification
266 MHz Pentium II
At least 256 MB
At least 30 MB free
CD-ROM or CD-RW
Windows® 2000, Windows XP, and
Windows Vista, with Microsoft® Internet
Explorer 5.0 or later
Port(s)
Display resolution
Ethernet
1024×768, high color (16 bit) or higher
Pointing device Mouse, trackball, touch screen, or other pointing device
*
Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Microsoft Internet Explorer are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
Tools You
Will Need
Icon Series SoftTools CD (P/N 178-000176-00)
PC matching system requirements
Installing the IconMaster Configuration Utility
1
If an existing version of the IconMaster configuration utility is installed on the PC, uninstall it, and then restart the PC.
2
Close all other applications running on the PC and insert the Installation CD into the PC
CD-ROM drive.
3
Double click Setup.exe if setup does not start automatically.
4
When the Welcome box appears, click Next.
5
When the Warning! box appears, click Next.
6
Accept the software license.
If you do not accept the license, installation will not continue.
7
If the Microsoft .NET framework box appears, follow the instructions, and then click Next.
8
When the Select Installation Type box appears, follow the onscreen instructions to install all four software applications (Content Editor, LogoCreator, IconLogo SoftPanel, and
IconMaster Configuration Utility).
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Figure 10-1 Selecting or Deselecting a Feature
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When the Setup Complete message appears, click Finish.
Removing IconMaster Configuration Software
To remove IconMaster Configuration software:
1
Go to the Windows Control Panel (Start
Settings Control Panel), and then select
Add/Remove Programs.
2
Select IconTools from the list.
3
Select Remove and follow the instructions provided on-screen.
CAUTION
Removing IconTools will also remove LogoCreator, Content Editor, and
IconLogo SoftPanel.
Ethernet
Connections
IconMaster uses Ethernet-based communication. Default IP addresses will function correctly in a “one frame and one control panel” configuration if they are both connected to the same switch that is not connected to a network server/router.
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Figure 10-2 Simple Non-Network IconMaster Configuration
Starting
ICU
To start the ICU application, select the IconMaster Configuration Utility icon by following this path:
Start
Programs Imagine Communications IconTools IconMaster
The IconMaster configuration software main menu will display. The main window of the
IconMaster configuration software provides a list of the main menu item groups. The groups that appear depend on whether you select frame configuration or panel configuration.
Configuring a PC Monitor for Best Display
For IconMaster software to show clearly and appropriately on a PC monitor:
1
Set the Display Properties for the monitor to 1024×768 pixel resolution (or larger) with regular or small fonts.
2
Go to the Start menu, and then select Settings
Control Panel Display Display
Properties
Settings.
3
Set the color palette to display either High (16-bit) or True (24-bit) color.
Frame Configuration Menu Groups
When you choose to create a new IconMaster Frame Configuration (File > New >
IconMaster Frame Configuration), four menu groups will appear. They are described in the following sections:
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Panel Menu
Group
When you choose to make a new Control Panel Configuration (File > New > Control Panel
Configuration), one menu group will appear. For information on this menu group, see
Initializing IconMaster
Once you have started the IconMaster configuration utility, you will need to make adjustments to the following settings:
Network settings
Operating standard
System timing
Network
Settings
The default IP address will function correctly in a “one frame and one panel” configuration if both frame and panel are connected to the same switch that is not connected to a network server or router. However, if you are connected to a network server or router, you will need to coordinate the IP address for the MKE-3901 module, the MGI-390x module, and/or the IconMaster control panel.
Notice that there are two different network settings selections within the main menu groups. One selection controls network settings for the frame (found in the System
Configuration menu group), and the other selection controls the network settings for the control panel (found in the Panel Configuration menu group).
If you have changed the IP address on the card edge of the MKE-3901 module, you must
make the same change in the Network dialog box (see page 176 for more information on
changing this setting).
To change the network settings of the IconMaster control panel, access the Panel Network
Configuration dialog box (see page 185 for more information on changing this setting).
Operating
Standard
The default operating standard for IconMaster is SD525 (270Mbit/sec). To change the
operating standard, access the Genlock and Standard (see page 168 for more information
on changing this setting).
Note: When changing between HD operating standards (for example, from 1080I to 720P), you must repower the IconMaster.
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System
Timing
Changing the system timing causes the IconMaster system to adjust the horizontal and vertical phase of the reference input so that the most number of inputs have their vertical timing value at zero. To make changes to the IconMaster timing, access the Genlock and
Standard dialog box (see page 168) to make changes to the IconMaster timing.
CAUTION
Do not do a system timing activity until the IconMaster has been downloaded with a valid configuration file with appropriately assigned primary inputs.
Unwanted on air operation may result.
Managing ICU Databases
Note: Instructions on enabling a router database for use with an IconMaster system begin
ICU uses XML databases to store configuration information about the different IconMaster setups you develop.
CAUTION
If you do not want your changes to appear in the active XML database, you should create a new XML database file before you make any changes.
You can create an ICU database from scratch or create one by opening an existing database, renaming it, and then manipulating existing information.
Creating an ICU Configuration File
1
Start IconMaster, as explained on page 135.
2
At the IconMaster Configuration Utility main menu window, select File
New. The New
Configuration dialog box will appear.
Figure 10-3 New Configuration Dialog Box
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Select the appropriate radio button to set up the type of configuration file you want to create.
Table 10-2 New Configuration Types
Configuration
IconMaster Frame
Configuration
Description
Specific configuration of inputs and outputs; transition, audio and effect buttons; machine control (including GPI/
GPO); genlock; router management; automation; license management; serial port; and multiviewers
Control Panel Configuration Specific configuration and panel network configuration functions for ICONM-RCP (12-button hardware panel)
Control Panel Configuration
(RCP-16)
Specific configuration and panel network configuration functions for (16-button hardware panel)
4
Depending on which selection you made in step 3, the applicable menu options will appear.
5
Click File
Save As, and then enter a name for the new database.
6
Click Save. This will become the currently active database, and its name will be displayed in the Title bar at the top of the ICU main menu window. Database files are saved in the
Documents and Settings
All Users Application Data Imagine
Communications
IconMaster directory on your local drive.
Opening an Existing ICU Configuration File
Database files are saved in the Documents and Settings
All Users Application
Data
Imagine Communications IconMaster directory on your local drive.
CAUTION
ICU for IconMaster 3.1 has been tested for backwards compatibility with Iconmaster 1.5.3 and IConmaster 2.X configuration databases.
However, re-verify all configuration settings before applying them to the IconMaster.
It is strongly recommended that you back up your old configuration file before using a new 3.1 configuration file.
1
Start IconMaster, as explained on page 135.
2
At the IconMaster Configuration Utility main menu window, select File
Open. The
Open A Configuration dialog box will appear.
3
Select a configuration file (XML file) from the displayed list. If the XML file resides in a different location, use standard Windows navigation techniques to move to the location of the file you want to display.
4
Highlight the name of the file you want, and then click Open.
Saving
Databases
Saving to a New Database
1
From the menu bar, click File, and then select Save As. The Save As dialog box will appear.
2
In the File Name drop-down list box, do either of the following:
Enter a name for the database that will hold the changes you just made.
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Highlight the name of an existing database (use standard Windows navigation procedures to select a location different from the default location). Be careful doing
this.
Saving to an existing database will cause the software to overwrite the original database settings. It will not append your new changes to the existing database.
3
Click Save.
4
(Optional) Upload the effects to the IconMaster frame. See
on page 139 for more information.
Uploading
Databases
Changes made in an ICU dialog box will not take effect until the saved database has been uploaded to the IconMaster frame. To upload changes:
1
Save your current configuration file.
2
From the menu bar, click Send CFG to frame. An information message will prompt you to confirm the upload of the configuration to the IconMaster frame.
3
Click Yes. The database will be uploaded to the IconMaster frame.
Most new settings will take effect on the IconMaster immediately. Changes that require a reboot include:
Standard change (also requires new firmware)
Upgrade license from IconMaster LITE to full IconMaster
A change of serial port settings
Changing an SD system from 8-channel audio operation to 16-channel audio operation
Input/Output Group Settings
The Input/Output group on the left side of the IconMaster configuration software screen includes the following dialog boxes: Primary Inputs, Audio Configuration, Audio Over
Matrix, and Aux Bus.
Figure 10-4 Input/Output Menu Group
This menu group controls system input and output configuration functions, as shown in
Figure 10-4
.
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Primary Input Settings
Figure 10-5 Primary Input Dialog Box
Using the Primary Input settings, you can perform the following actions:
Change the names of your sources
Manage router sources at the physical control panel (instead of always having to download a configuration from the ICU)
Change the router source number
Choose a preset quick select
Enable Program Bypass
Protect or unprotect the router A/B feeds to IconMaster
1
To change the Name of the input source, double-click the name in the cell, and then enter the new name. The length of the name is limited to 10 characters (including spaces), over 2 lines, with a maximum of 5 characters per line.
1
The Protected option allows a router destination to be locked to prevent inadvertent changes to the
A/B sources feeding the IconMaster. With the Protected feature enabled, only the IconMaster will be able to change the router destination at will, but other users will be prevented from changing that destination until the Protect is removed. The X-Y bus panel ID setting on the Router Configuration page must be set to a unique value.
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To allow control panel router source management, click the Dynamic check box to the right of the router source number. If you have selected “12 inputs” as the primary input mode, you will be able to allow control of 12 sources. if you have selected “22 inputs” as the primary input mode, you can allow control of 22 sources. To set the primary input
mode, you must use the System Configuration dialog box. See page 172 for instructions.
The Preset QS (Quick Select) assigns the sources you pre-configured in the Quick Select
Dialog Box (see page 155) to a primary input. To choose a preset quick select, click the
Preset QS drop-down list box that corresponds to the appropriate router source number, and then scroll down to the appropriate quick select number. Use of preset Quick Selects is not recommended if the Auto Take function of Quick Selects is enabled.
Note: The PGM Bypass option is not available on a system that does not include an
IconMaster breakout module.
To enable the PGM Bypass option, click the check box to the right of the PGM Bypass Input
Bus selection.
When the PGM Bypass option is selected, IconMaster can control an auxiliary output from the primary router (the router output for bypass will be a separate output with the same content as the IconMaster PGM output for this to operate correctly). This auxiliary output will follow the same source that is currently on-air. The router output can be linked to the
IconMaster’s emergency PGM input and, in the event of an IconMaster failure or loss of power, a bypass relay will instantly connect the auxiliary signal to the IconMaster’s PGM output BNC.
To protect router A/B feeds to IconMaster, click the Yes - Protected radio button. To
unprotect the feeds, click the No - Not Protected radio button.
To prevent operators from protecting a Destination and then not being able to find the panel that originated the protect, Imagine Communications’s physical router control panels incorporate an override feature. To override a Destination Protect that was set by
another panel or IconMaster, press and hold the control panel Protect key until it stops blinking (about 5 seconds). At the end of the 5-second period the Destination Protect key will no longer be lit, which means that the destination is no longer protected. For more information about this feature, see the pertinent router control panel installation, configuration, and operation manual.
Place a check beside Send Audio level to router for embed system if you want to route the embedded audio with the associated video. Otherwise, leave it blank.
This option will route up to four audio levels as assigned on this page. If all audio levels are required to be routed as defined in the Navigator routing database editor then go to the Router
Configuration page and select Switch all Audio in Database for Embedders.
Audio Configuration Settings
Using the Audio Configuration dialog box in ICU, you can designate the audio output for each audio input.
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Define audio profiles
Assign audio profiles
Figure 10-6 Audio Configuration Dialog Box
Note: The Audio Channel 8 Channels and 16 Channels selections are not available if the
IconMaster has been configured for HD operation.
Audio Profiles
To simplify configuration of inputs with similar audio settings and correct wiring or mapping problems, IconMaster provides one default and 15 user-definable audio profiles. An audio profile is a set of audio input to output mappings, which can be applied to any input source.
In the Audio Routing Setup, all inputs are assigned the Default profile.
Profiles that have a check in the Enable column are available for assignment.
To edit a profile:
1
Select one of the user-defined profiles at the top of this screen.
2
(Optional) Click in the Audio Profile field and type a new name to rename the profile.
3
Select the primary audio input type. Options are:
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Embedded audio is recovered from the specific SDI input.
In an SD IconMaster system, as in
Figure 10-6
, under Audio Channel, you can determine whether to use 8 or 16 audio channels. Then, for each primary audio input, each of the 8 or 16 audio input channels can be assigned to any or all of the 8 or 16 audio output channels.
NOTE: If the audio configuration for an SD Iconmaster is changed from 8 channel to 16
channels, or from 16 channels to 8 channels, you must reboot IconMaster to ensure that all audio channels are properly configured. After uploading the configuration file to the IconMaster, you can reboot the MKE using ICU's Reboot MKE button.
In an HD IconMaster system with embedded audio, as in
Figure 10-7
, for each primary audio input, each of the 16 audio input channels can be assigned to any or all of the 16 audio outputs.
Figure 10-7 Audio Dialog Box — HD with Embedded Audio
Discrete audio is available with the optional MKA-3901 audio module only. Discrete audio inputs are sample rate converted, and thus can only accept PCM audio.
NOTE: Due to sample rate converters, Dolby-E inputs via discrete audio are not
supported by IconMaster.
In a HD IconMaster system with discrete audio, as in
Figure 10-8
, for each primary audio input, each of the 8 audio input channels can be assigned to any or all of the 16 audio outputs.
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Figure 10-8 Audio Dialog Box — HD with Discrete Audio
If discrete audio inputs are used, all Audio Input Type settings should be manually assigned to either Processed or Unprocessed. The Automatic setting is not applicable to discrete audio inputs.
4
Under Audio Channel, select either 8 or 16 channels.
As the audio configuration state changes from 8 to 16 (or vice versa), the Audio Over Matrix
and Audio Cluster dialog boxes will also change accordingly. See page 146 and page 160
for more information.
5
Edit the Audio I/O Mapping grid.
This audio mapping will only be applied to the specified input.
IconMaster can recover up to 16 audio channels from each of the 12
1 or 22
2 primary embedded inputs. Alternatively, if the MKA-3901 module is present, IconMaster allows for up to 4 AES inputs from each of the 12 or 22 primary inputs. Each of the AES inputs has 2 audio channels for a total of 8 audio channels for each input.
6
To rename an audio input, in the Audio I/O Mapping grid, double-click on the name of the input, and then enter a new name.
A maximum of 6 characters is allowed.
7
Under Audio Input Type, for each AES audio input select one of the following:
Processed (default)—Full audio control is enabled. IconMaster ignores incoming C and
V bits (see
Table 10-3
), and full audio control is enabled. Operators have full control of audio gain, channel swapping, sum, mono, etc. The output AES channel status (C and
V) bits are forced to indicate valid PCM audio.
1
This is true for 12 input mode.
2
This is true for 22 input mode.
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Unprocessed —Audio is passed without modification (all audio settings are ignored).
This is the required setting to pass non-PCM audio, such as Dolby
®
E encoder/ decoder
1 and Dolby
®
AC-3, through IconMaster.
Full audio control is disabled. No gain or channel manipulation is allowed. The output
AES channel status (C and V) bits follow the incoming channel status bits.
Automatic —IconMaster monitors the incoming C & V channel status bits. If the incoming channel status bits indicate Valid PCM (C=0, V=0), then full audio control is enabled. If either channel status bit is set to 1, audio control is disabled. The output AES channel status bits (C and V bits) follow the incoming channel status bits.
Table 10-3 AES Channel Status Bits
Bit Function
indicates whether the AES channel contains VALID data.
0
Each AES channel pair includes two important channel status bits:
C Indicates whether the AES channel contains PCM sampled audio data
PCM audio, which can generally be gain adjusted, summed, swapped, mixed to mono, etc.
V Valid data
1
NON-PCM data, which should not be altered in any way.
Invalid data
0
1
The following outlines some common data types, and their C & V bit settings:
C bit V bit Meaning Typical Use
0
0
0
1
Valid PCM
Valid Non-PCM
Invalid PCM
Normal audio
Dolby-E, data carried as audio
1 1 Invalid Non-PCM
Audio with error (CRC, equipment, etc), which should NOT be converted to analog via D/A process.
Rarely seen
When changing the assignment from Processed to Unprocessed, all audio settings will return to their default values. When changing the assignment from Unprocessed to
Processed, all audio settings will be restored to the values currently set on the control panel.
Note: Audio profiles are assigned using ICU and can be dynamically assigned using ISCP,
ISCP-Lite or the RCP.
1
Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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Audio Over Matrix Settings
Figure 10-9 Audio Over Matrix Dialog Box
The Audio Over Matrix dialog box includes the settings for the Audio Over inputs 1 and 2.
Using this dialog box, you can assign the A/O inputs to the audio outputs and configure audio ducking.
IconMaster has 2 AES inputs dedicated to the audio overs. Each AES input has 2 audio channels. The number of outputs corresponds to the number of audio channels selected at
the Audio Configuration dialog box (see page 141). In an SD system, each of the 4 channels
can be assigned to any or all of the 8 or 16 Audio Outputs (depending on how SD audio is
configured. See page 146). In an HD system, each of the 4 channels can be assigned to any
or all of the 16 Audio Outputs.To change the assignment, select the check box that corresponds to the input/output combination required.
An audio output cannot be assigned to more than 1 audio input. An audio input can be assigned to more than 1 audio output.
The audio assignments can be different for A/O1 and A/O2.
As shown in
Figure 10-9
, audio over channels 1, 2, 3, and 4 are defaulted to Audio
Outputs 1, 2, 3, and 4, respectively.
Audio over ducking can be configured differently for A/O1 and A/O2.
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If Duck All Audio Output Channels is selected, any audio output that is not assigned an audio input will “fade down” the background audio on that channel during an audio over.
If Duck Only Output Channels with A/O Assigned is selected, only the audio outputs that are assigned an audio input will “fade down” the background audio and perform the audio over.
Note: Logo audio matrix settings are configured in the IconLogo soft gui tool. See the
“Audio Menu Page” section of your IconLogo documentation for more information.
Aux Bus (Auxiliary Bus Configuration) Settings
The Auxiliary Bus Configuration dialog box (
Figure 10-10
) configures the IconMaster auxiliary bus routing. This makes it possible to control additional router destinations with the Aux bus. The IconMaster control panel provides for the selection of 1 of 12 Aux buses.
Figure 10-10 Auxiliary Bus Configuration Dialog Box
Any destinations can be used for the Aux buses.
Configuring Aux Buses in Static Mode
When not in Router Database mode (see page 170), follow these steps to configure the Aux
Buses:
1
Select one of the Aux buses listed (1 through 12) from the Aux Bus drop-down list box.
The name associated with that Aux bus item will appear in the Aux Name box.
To change the name(s) of the Aux bus configurations, double-click in the Aux Name box, and then enter a new name for the aux bus (a maximum of 6 characters is allowed).
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After the changes have been uploaded to the IconMaster frame, this name will appear in the LCD button that is on the extreme right side of the Aux bus. (See your Iconmaster
Functional Operation and Configuration Manual for the LCD button location.) If multiple
Aux bus ports are assigned individual names (e.g., Aux 1 is renamed Aux A, Aux 2 is renamed AuxCtrl), you can toggle the Aux bus LCD button to scroll through the various buses. Any Aux buses labeled “Unused” will not appear on the LCD button display.
2
if it is not already selected, click the Enable checkbox.
Any aux buses that are not enabled will not appear in the LCD button display on the RCP, and will be grayed out in the ISCP.
The router source levels will be set automatically, to the defaults in
Figure 10-10
.
3
To change the name of a router source configuration, click on the appropriate name box, and then enter a new name for the associated source (a maximum of 8 characters is allowed).
4
To change the level assigned to each Aux bus, click on the appropriate level box, and then choose the required level from the drop-down box. There is a maximum of 16 levels (0 to
15). Selecting Unused will disable an Aux bus from use.
5
The number in the Dest column should be set to the router destination being used for each of the Aux buses. To change the assignment, double-click on the Dest field to be changed, and then enter the new assignment. Press Enter to complete the change.
Any router input can be assigned to any of the 12 Aux bus sources (labeled Src 1 to Src 12).
This is possible for each aux bus independently. To change the assignment, double-click the
Src field to be changed, and then enter the new assignment. Press Enter to complete the change.
Note: It is strongly encouraged that any Aux busses that are not in use be disabled using the Enable checkbox at the top of each Aux bus page, for Aux busses 1–12.
Configuring Aux Buses in Router Database Mode
To configure the Aux buses using an external router in Router Database mode (see
page 170 for information), the Aux Bus dialog box will appear slightly different, as in
Figure 10-11
.
Figure 10-11 Aux Bus in Router Database Mode
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To configure the Aux Bus in Router Database mode, follow the first three steps above, and then continue as follows:
1
For each input number, in the Router Levels row at the top of the grid, pick a level.
2
Pick a destination for that router source from the DEST row at the bottom of the grid.
3
In the Source Input grid, click a field to open a menu, and then click on an item in the router database.
The field updates with the destination information for that cross-point.
Repeat these steps as necessary to complete the grid. All unused fields in the grid should be set to Unused.
When you select a source that is not in the database, all the sources will be listed. However, these sources will not have cross-points. To enter the cross-point, click Manual, and then type in the cross-point.
The label does not represent the cross-point. It is just there as a reminder.
Functional Group Settings
The Functional group on the left side of the IconMaster configuration software screen includes the following dialog boxes: Transition, Effects, Quick Select, Audio Cluster, and
Keyer.
Figure 10-12 Functional Menu Group
This menu group controls the functional configuration of the IconMaster, as shown in
Figure 10-12
.
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Transition
Settings
Figure 10-13 Transitions Dialog Box
Setting Transition Rates
Unless otherwise stated, the range is from 1to 300 frames.
Table 10-4 Transition Settings
Transition type
Video Frame Rate
Silent Transition rate
Fade to Black (FTB)
Transition Rate
Description/Option
Slow
Medium
Fast
Cut (range from 0 to 300 frames)
Fades out the audio at a faster rate than the video transition, to eliminate a distracting segue during the audio transition
“Dissolves” a video picture to black
Default
30 frames
16 frames
8 frames
1 frame
10 frames
10 frames
Silence to follow FTB is normally used for transitions. With this option selected, the “fade to silence” during the video fade to black occurs at the rate you have set in the FTB
Transition Rate. To enable this transition, select the Silence to Follow FTB check box on the Transitions window. The default value is disabled (unchecked).
Setting Audio Transition Types
Note: The manual use of a cut button always overrides the selection on the Transition function bus.
The Audio Transition Type can be either V-Fade or Follow Video. Choose the appropriate radio button for your selection, as follows:
Effects
Settings
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Choose the default V-Fade selection to fade the first source to silence, and then fade up the new source. During this operation, the “V” button on the Transition Functions bus is half-illuminated.
Choose the Follow Video option to have the audio transition type always follow the video transition type automatically.
Preventing and Enabling Closed Captioning
Select the VBI (vertical blanking interval) Closed Caption check box to prevent closed captioning on line 21 in 525 from being squeezed during an effect.
If the Closed Caption check box is not selected, the default value is line 20.
Figure 10-14 Effects Dialog Box
Using the Effects dialog box in ICU, you can perform the following actions:
Create an Effect
Edit an Effect name
Disable and/or re-enable an Effect
Reset an Effect
Set a second channel for preview operations
Select a channel to edit
Change a background source
Change a crop size
Change the position of a channel
Change the squeeze ratio of a channel
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Preloaded Effects in Default Configuration Files
For your convenience, several default configuration files are included on the IconMaster
SoftTools CD included with your IconMaster. These configuration files include the following preconfigured effects:
Effect 1 = SQ-BRT, 1chl 35% window in upper right, with external background
Effect 2 = SQ-BLT, 1chl 35% window in upper left, with external background
Effect 3 = SQ-R, 1chl 75% H, 100%V on right side, with external background
Effect 4 = SQ-L, 1chl 75% H, 100%V on left side, with preset background
Effect 5 = SQ-URT, 1ch 75% L-Bar window in upper right with preset background
Effect 6 = SQ-ULT, 1ch 75% L-Bar window in upper left with preset background
See page 132 for a list of files that are included.
Before You Begin
Before you begin, ensure that you observe the following:
Each effect should be viewed as a sequence of events, like a filmstrip.
Each effect must be defined horizontally and vertically (the default position of 0,0 is defined as the upper left corner of the screen).
All effects start with the Program full size. This is defined as Start A.
Note: For both single channel and 2 channel effects, the sequence will end with either
Program as the only full size on-screen image.
For a single channel effect, do not select the Dual Channel Effect check box.
Segment 1 defines the position and size at the end of the first transition.
There is an entry only for Program.
The background may be External Background or Preset.
The end of the effect is set by Program.
For a single channel effect, the effect must end as a full-size Program or Preset.
For a 2-channel effect, select the Dual Channel Effect check box.
Segment 1 defines the position and size at the end of the first transition.
There is an entry for both Program and Preset.
The background may be External Background or Preset.
The end of the effect is set by End A and End B.
The effect must end as one of these options:
A full-size Program and a zero size Preset
A full-size Program and a full-size Preset fully on screen.
If you Preview Effect on PST in your effect, you can choose to preview the effect before you send it to air. If you select Dual Channel Effect, you cannot preview the effect before you send it to air.
Up to 16 different effects can be set up.
For an effect in SD, there may be potential discrepancies in horizontal and vertical blanking between analog and digital systems. It is recommended that a crop be added to the effect setup. IconMaster includes the following default values for the crop settings:
Left 2
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Right 2
Top 1
Bottom 1
These default values prevent the appearance of a black border when the effect is underway.
Creating an Effect
An effect is made up of a sequence of events or segments. To create and store additional segments in your effect, click Add. Then, with the new segment number selected in the
Segments field, you can modify what the effect looks like for that segment.
To create and store a multi-segment effect:
1
Double-click one of the cells in the Effects column, and then optionally, rename the effect
(a maximum of 6 characters is allowed).
2
Select Segment 1 in the Segments field for the effect being edited. When a segment is highlighted in the Segments field, the squeeze and crop fields are enabled.
3
Select Enable Crop, and then make your required numeric settings (0 to 100) for Top,
Bottom, Left and Right.
4
Set the destination of your Squeeze effect in the first segment by changing the percentage numbers in the Ratio and Position columns.
(Select Maintain Aspect Ratio if you need the horizontal and vertical values to be kept at a constant ratio.)
Note: Positions can be negative, for off screen positions above or to the left of the viewable screen area.
5
Click Add to create Segment 2 of your effect, and then select new values for Ratio and
Position.
6
Continue for segments 3 and 4 as applicable.
Up to 4 segments are available for each effect.
The Reset button deletes all of the settings for the effect being edited. When you select the
Reset button, a pop-up confirmation window appears, verifying that you want to reset the manual effect.
Editing an Effect Name
1
Under the Name column in the Effects box, double-click on the name of the effect you want to change.
2
Enter a new name for the effect (a maximum of 6 characters is allowed).
Enabling an Effect
Click the empty check box to the left of the name of the effect you want to enable. As a result, the Enabled check box will have a check mark in it to indicate the selected effect is enabled.
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Disabling an Effect
Click the check box to the left of the name of the effect you want to disable. As a result, the
Enabled check box will appear empty to indicate the selected effect is disabled.
Resetting an Effect
1
Highlight the effect you want to reset.
2
Click the Reset button at the bottom of the Enabled/name columns. An information message will “ask” if you want to reset the selected effect.
3
Click Yes. The effect will be reset to its default value.
Setting the Second Channel for Preview Operations
To use the second channel of the effects engine to preview effects on the Preset video
output, select the Preview Effect on PST check box. The Background Source will be forced to External Background and cannot be changed. In addition, the Preview will apply to all 16 effects.
The second channel can only be used in 1 mode; in other words, Dual Channel Effect in the Channel section and Preview Effect on PST are mutually exclusive.
Selecting a Channel to Edit (Adding a Second Channel to an
Effect to Squeeze the PGM and PST Video)
To add a second channel to an effect to squeeze the PGM and PST video, select the Dual
Channel Effect check box, select the Preset radio button, and then follow the procedure as described above. You can edit the effect after you have created it, by first selecting the appropriate channels box.
Changing a Background Source
Note: If Preview Effect on PST is selected, you will not be able to select a background source.
For each effect, the background source can be changed through the pull-down
Background Source box.
For a single channel effect, your choices are
Preset
External Background
For a 2-channel effect, when neither channel is full size, the Background Source will be forced to External Background and cannot be changed.
Changing a Crop Size
1
In the Crop box, check the Enable Crop check box. The Left, Right, Top, and Bottom spin boxes will be enabled.
2
Enter the new percentage for each crop value. The range of values ranges from 0 to 100%.
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Starting and Ending With a Background Transition
Place a check in the box to start or end with a background transition.
Changing the Position of a Channel
1
Select the appropriate segment in the Segments field for the effect being edited. When a segment is highlighted in the Segments field, the Position spin box is enabled.
1
Under the Squeeze
Position box, click the H (horizontal) or V (vertical) position box.
1
2
Enter the new percentage for the position value. The range of values ranges from -100% to
+100%.
Changing the Squeeze Ratio of a Channel
1
Select the appropriate segment in the Segments field for the effect being edited. When a segment is highlighted in the Segments field, the Ratio spin box is enabled.
2
Unclick the Maintain Aspect Ratio check box.
3
Under the Squeeze
Ratio box, click the H (horizontal) and/or V (vertical) box, and then enter a new ratio value(s). The range of values ranges from 0% to +100%. You can see a thumbnail view of the ratio of the squeeze on the Effects dialog box.
4
Under the Squeeze
Position box, click the H (horizontal) and/or V (vertical) box, and then enter a new position value(s). The range of values ranges from -100% to +100%. You can see a thumbnail view of the position of the squeeze on the Effects dialog box.
Creating L-Bars
1
Select the appropriate segment in the Segments field for the effect being edited.
When a segment is highlighted in the Segments field, the Ratio spin box is enabled.
2
Under the Squeeze
Ratio box, click the H (horizontal) and/or V (vertical) box, and then enter a new ratio value(s).
The range of values ranges from 0% to +100%. Setting the H value to 0 will set the L-bars to appear at the top left corner of the display. You can see a thumbnail view of the ratio of the squeeze on the Effects dialog box.
Creating Wipes
1
Select the appropriate segment in the Segments field for the effect being edited.
When a segment is highlighted in the Segments field, the Ratio spin box is enabled.
2
Under the Squeeze
Position box, click the H (horizontal) box, and then enter a position value of 100.
This value will cause a wipe effect on screen.
Quick Select
Settings
Quick Select recalls the stored appearance of either the PST or the PGM monitor.
A Quick Select is a snapshot of the state of the various portions of your system. The Quick
Select dialog box has four tabs which allow you to select combinations of the following items:
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Both external keys
Both audio overs
Logo Key 3 through Logo Key 6 states and/or contents (not available with IconMaster
Lite license)
Aux bus functions
Transition functions
To configure a Quick Select:
1
Choose whether you will recall the PST state or the PGM state.
Regardless of which state you will recall, the complete set of data is stored.
Recall Saved PST State: Recalls whatever is on the Preset monitor at the time that the
Quick Select is made
Recall Saved PGM State: Recalls whatever is on the Program monitor at the time when the Quick Select is made
The PST/PGM state selection is a global selection that is made for all Quick Selects.
2
Go through the four tabs of the Quick Selects dialog box, making selections for Quick
Selects 1-8. Each row in the table represents a single Quick Select.
The contents of these tabs are described in the following sections.
Quick Selects for External Keys
Quick Selects for Internal Logo Keys
By default, all options on these tabs are selected, except for the Auto Take option on the
Transitions tab.
3
When you are satisfied with your Quick Selects choices, save and upload to your IconMaster frame.
Back at your Control Panel, after the revised ICU file has been uploaded, when you store and recall Quick Selects, the snapshots that are captured will reflect the settings made on these screens.
Quick Selects for External Keys
The External Keys tab of the Quick Select Configuration dialog box has options for recalling both the visual and audio portions of the two external keyers.
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Figure 10-15 External Keys Quick Select Dialog Box
When you enable External Keys selections, you recall the state of the settings assigned to the keyer at the time the quick select was saved. You can enable or disable selected keyers, which will remove those keyer functions from the corresponding quick select.
When there is a check mark for Ext Key 1 and Ext Key 2 for a Quick Select, that quick select will store and recall the visual conditions of that keyer, including its transparency, screen location, etc.
When there is a check mark for Ext A/O 1 and Ext A/O 2 for a Quick Select, that quick select will store and recall those external audio overs.
Click Select All to select both external logo keys and both audio overs on that Quick Select.
Click Select All again to unselect all components of both external logo keys and both audio overs for that Quick Select (row).
Quick Selects for Internal Logo Keys
Each of the four internal logo keys can have its state and/or its content saved as part of a
Quick Select.
Note: If you have an IconMaster Lite license key, options for Internal Keys will be unavailable.
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Figure 10-16 Logo Keys Quick Select Dialog Box
For Logo Keys 3- 6, you can choose to store the state and/or content as part of the Quick
Select. Selecting the Select All box will store state and content for all keyers for that quick select.
Table 10-5 Settings for Each Internal Keyer
Keyer Setting
Keyer (3 - 6) state
Keyer (3 - 6) content
Function
Whether the keyer is on or off
The Logo #, Transparency, processing, etc. that are applied to that internal keyer
Select All will select all internal logos for that quick select. Each of the check boxes in the quick select row indicated whether the function listed at the top of the dialog box will be recalled during that quick select operation.
If you select the Allow On-air Changes to Keyers check box, when the data stored in this
Quick Select is recalled, the keyers will be updated on the PGM monitor. If this check box is not selected, Then when the Quick Select is recalled, the contents of the keys that are currently on the PGM monitor will not change. This will not change the state of the keys, though, and the keys can still come off air. This setting is a global setting that applies to all
Quick Selects, for example to protect station branding.
Quick Selects for Aux Buses
For each Quick Select, you can choose to recall the contents of any or all of the 12 Aux buses.
Note: To avoid excess router switching traffic during a quick select recall, deselect all unnecessary Aux busses in quick selects that are in use.
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Figure 10-17 Aux Bus Keys Quick Select Dialog Box
Click Select All to select all the Aux Buses for that particular Quick Select. Click Select All again to unselect all the Aux Buses.
Quick Selects for Transitions
The Transition tab of the Quick Select Configuration dialog box lists various components of a transition.
Figure 10-18 Transitions Quick Select Dialog Box
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By selecting a Transition check box, you recall the state of the transition settings, as described in
Table 10-6
.
Table 10-6 Quick Selects Options for Transitions
Quick Select Option
Background Transition
Background Source
Effects
Transition Rate
Transition Type
Saves and recalls the state of the BKGD button on the control panel
The source that is on the Preset bus (whether the background is on or off)
All effects that are set on the transition
The preset duration for transitions
The shape of the transition
Click Select All to enable all transition features for that quick select. Click Select All again to unselect all transition features for that Quick Select.
If Auto Take is selected, when the Quick Select is recalled to the PST, and a take is activated to send the PST content to the PGM. The previously shown PST content is not preserved. If
Auto Take is not selected, you can achieve the same effect by pressing Take on the Control
Panel.
Note: A breakaway transition cannot be saved in a Quick Select.
Audio Cluster Settings
Figure 10-19 Audio Cluster Dialog Box
1
An Audio Cluster is a group of audio channels whose gain can be adjusted as a group. A cluster can have up to 16 audio channels. The number of outputs corresponds to the
number of audio channels selected at the Audio Configuration dialog box (see page 141).
Typically, a cluster is a grouping of similar audio channels, such as MAIN+SAP or SURROUND
(6 channels).
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This dialog box is for use with the optional IconMaster audio control panel.
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In the Audio Cluster dialog box, you can setup up to 8 audio clusters by selecting the audio channels you wish to group together. A specific audio channel can appear in more than one cluster. (For example, in
Figure 10-19
audio channels 3 and 4 appear in Clust2; audio channels 7 and 8 appear in Clust4.) The cluster name can be edited by selecting the name field, and then typing a new name.
The default setting is for an audio cluster to be the same as an AES audio channel pair. This means cluster 1 is AES channel pair 1, cluster 2 is AES channel pair 2, etc.
Audio Cluster gain is adjusted directly from the IconMaster RCP control panel’s optional audio control panel.
Keyer
Settings
The Keyer dialog box allows you to give a name to the external keyers. These names are displayed on the keyer LCD displays of the RCP control panel.
Figure 10-20 Keyer Dialog Box
Changing a Keyer Input Source Name
To change the Name of the input source, double-click the name in the cell, and then enter a new name. The length of the name is limited to 10 characters (including spaces), over 2 lines, with a maximum of 5 characters per line.
Control Group Settings
The Control group on the left side of the IconMaster configuration software screen includes the following dialog boxes: Machine Control and GPI-GPO.
Figure 10-21 Control Menu Group
This menu group controls the machine control and GPI-GPO configuration functions, as shown in
Figure 10-21
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Machine Control Settings
The Machine Control dialog box allows you to set the appropriate control functions for automation.
Figure 10-22 Machine Control Dialog Box
Using the Machine Control functions, you can perform the following actions:
Coordinate GPI/GPO and machine control events
Select the automation type
Select the machine control settings
Temporarily disable selected machine control settings
The Source column indicates the selected source. This column is read-only; you cannot make changes here.
The Name column indicates the selected sources’ name. This column is read-only; you cannot make changes here.
Configuring GPI/GPO Events to Machine Control
If you configure GPI or GPO events to machine control, you must ensure both GPI/GPO and
Machine Control settings are set up correctly. See
Figure 10-23
for the coordinating
GPI-GPO and Machine Control settings.
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Note: GPOs and GPIs can use the external interfaces. When using an external interface, 48 additional GPOs and 48 additional GPIs are available.
Figure 10-23 Coordinating Machine Control and GPI/GPO Settings
Selecting Automation Types
The Type column indicates if the input you have selected (1 through 12) will trigger GPOs
(GPI Outputs), Serial protocol, or—through the Disabled option— normal functionality of the selecting source. The GPO configuration is common for all input types. If you have selected a GPO that is already configured in the GPI-GPO dialog box, a message will warn you that this action will affect the settings of your previously configured GPO.
The GPO option offers sources 1 to 13 and the Serial offers device IDs 0 to 31. When
Serial is selected, the Device ID value becomes the same for all functions.
Selecting Machine Control Settings
If you have selected GPO or Serial as automation type, the Machine Control columns (Play,
Stop, Cue, Mark, Blank, Rewind, and Fast Forward) are enabled, and you may select values from the drop-down list boxes.
Disabling Machine Control Settings
Select the Disabled check box to temporarily disable any Machine Control settings you have made. (This is the default setting for the Automation Type.)
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Preroll Functions
Using the Preroll functions, you can perform the following actions:
Enable the preroll status
Set or reset the preroll duration
Enabling Preroll Status
The Enabled check box enables the preroll status for that output. If you select Enabled, but have Disabled selected under Type, no action will occur.
Setting/Resetting Preroll Duration
The Preroll Duration (Frames) sets the duration of the preroll from 0 to 600 frames. The default value is 60.
To make all of the preroll times match the preroll time of the selected item, press Set All
Durations Equal to Current Record’s Duration.
Note: If dynamic router control is selected for the Primary Input, then Machine Control is not allowed for that input.
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GPI Settings
To use external GPIs, you must first enable them on the ICU Network page (see page 176),
and configure the JLCooper eBOX (see their documentation for details).
Note: If configuring an IconMaster LITE, fewer GPI and GPO selections are available.
IconMaster LITE has 8 GPI and 7 GPO.
Figure 10-24 GPI Settings Dialog Box
Using the GPI dialog box, you can perform the following actions:
Add or delete a General Purpose Interface input (GPI)
Assign a trigger to a GPI source (GPI sources are assignable to Quick Selects, Bus selections, and different transition types and rates)
Coordinate GPI and machine control events
Specify polarity of the GPI
Set up the trigger function
Choose what interface the GPI comes from
The operational polarity for open and closed settings varies depending on the source of your GPI triggers.
When using an Internal GPI from the IconMaster breakout box, if the polarity is set to open/edge, when the defined GPI is closed, the function is triggered. If the polarity is set to close/edge and the defined GPI is opened, the function is triggered.
When using an eBOX GPI (represented in
as an ExtGPI in the GPI
Number column), if the polarity is set to open/edge, the defined GPI is opened from closed, the function is triggered. When the polarity is set to close/edge and the defined
GPI is closed, the function is triggered.
Adding a GPI
To add a GPI:
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Click Add GPI at the bottom of the GPI dialog box.
A new row appears in the GPI table.
2
Click the GPI Number field to open a drop-down menu, and then choose a GPO.
3
Click the Assignment field to open a drop-down menu, and then choose one of the many possible triggers.
Table 10-7 GPI Assignment Options
Options
Disabled
PST input (1 - 12)
Audio Trans
Take Button
FTB Button
AO to Air
Key (1 - 6) Button
Quick Select (1 - 8) Button
PGM input (1 - 12)
Video Trans
Preroll Button
FTS Button
Key to Air
BKGD Button
A/O (1 - 2) Button
Automation Hold
Any changes you make to each GPO Assignment drop-down menu automatically are reflected in the GPO drop-down box in the Keyer dialog box.
Note: Key to Air and AO to Air allow a keyer or Audio Over to be active on air as long as the GPI is active. These are recommended for use with EAS systems, where the EAS alert system can drive a GPI on the IconMaster to enable the Audio Over content coming from the EAS system.
4
Type a source in the SRC field.
5
In the Polarity column, set the GPO to Open or Closed.
6
Set the trigger function to Edge or Level.
The examples below provide a scenario where a GPI source is used to select between 2 assignments (A and B), and when using an eBOX as the trigger source:
If Open polarity is used for the Level option:
When the Polarity = Closed (not set) and Trigger = Level, select source A.
When the Polarity = Open (set) and Trigger = Level, select source B.
If Open polarity is used for the Edge option:
When the polarity changes from Closed to Open and Trigger = Edge, switch from source A to source B. Nothing happens when the polarity changes back from Open to Closed.
When the polarity changes again from Closed to Open and Trigger = Edge, switch from source B to source A. Nothing happens when the polarity changes back from
Open to Closed.
Deleting a GPI
To delete a GPI, highlight the entry you want to remove, and then click the Delete GPI button.
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GPO Settings
To use external GPOs, you must first enable them on the ICU Network page (see page 176),
and configure the JLCooper eBOX (see their documentation for details).
Figure 10-25 GPO Settings Dialog Box
Using the GPO (GPI out) dialog box, you can perform the following actions:
Add or delete a General Purpose Interface output (GPO)
Name a GPO
Assign a trigger to a GPO source
Specify the polarity
Set the duration
Setting Operation Precedence
If an IconMaster GPO is assigned on the GPO page of ICU, it will take precedence over the
GPO operations if the same GPO is assigned to an RCP soft LCD button. In this case, the
RCP soft LCD button will have no effect. Thus, if you wish to assign a GPO to an RCP soft
LCD button, the GPO’s setting on the GPI-GPO page of ICU should be set to Disabled.
Adding a GPO
To add a GPO:
1
Click Add GPO at the bottom of the GPO dialog box.
A new row appears in the GPO table.
2
Click the GPO Number field to open a drop-down menu, and then choose a GPO.
3
Enter a logical name in the Name column.
This name will be shown on the RCP panel, remind operators what the GPO will do.
4
Click the Assignment field to open a drop-down menu, and then choose one of the many possible triggers.
Any changes you make to each GPO Assignment drop-down menu automatically are reflected in the GPO drop-down box in the Keyer dialog box.
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Click the SRC field to open a drop-down menu, and then choose a source.
6
In the Polarity column, set the GPO to Open or Closed.
7
In the Duration column, type the duration of the GPO.
The maximum duration is 900 ms. To have the GPO stay on, leave the Duration cell empty or set it to 0.
If you configure GPO events to machine control, on the Machine Control dialog box, you must ensure that machine control is enabled for that GPO is enabled under the Type column, and that Preroll is Enabled for sources that have a GPO trigger assigned. See
page 162 for more information.
Deleting a GPO
To delete a GPO, highlight the row you want to remove, and then click Delete GPO.
System Config Group Settings
The System Config group on the left side of the IconMaster configuration software screen includes the following dialog boxes: Genlock and Standard, Router Configuration, System
Config, Automation Config, Network, License Management, Serial Port, Multiviewer, Clock and Timer, and Logging Server.
Figure 10-26 System Configuration Menu Group
This menu group controls the genlock/standard, router, system, automation, network, license management, serial port, clock and timer, and multiviewer configuration functions, as shown in
Figure 10-26
.
Genlock and
Standard
Settings
The Genlock and Standard dialog is a very specific function dialog box. Using this box, you can perform the following actions:
Select an operating standard
Select a genlock source type
Set the timing for the IconMaster system
Get the timing report for the IconMaster system
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Figure 10-27 Genlock Dialog Box
Selecting an Operating Standard
To select an operating standard, select the required standard from the Operation
Standards pull-down menu.
Note: When changing between HD operating standards (for example, from 1080I to 720P), you must repower the IconMaster.
Selecting a Genlock Source Type
Select either Composite or Tri-Level from the Genlock Source Type pull-down menu. The default Genlock Source Type is Composite.
Adjusting the IconMaster System Timing
Note: Do not initiate a timing setup until all source inputs and destinations have been assigned in the primary inputs page, the appropriate configuration file has been applied to the IconMaster, and all input signals are applied and stable.
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Press the Set Auto-Timing Operation button, and then click Yes after confirming all keyers are in an off-air state.
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This action causes the IconMaster system to adjust the horizontal and vertical phase of the reference input so that the most number of inputs have their vertical timing value at zero.
The results of this function are not displayed in the Timing Results area. Ensure that the external keys are taken off-air before you run the Set Timing procedure.
2
Allow the Timing operation to run for 1 minute.
3
Press the Get Auto-Timing Results button to retrieve the new timing reading from the
IconMaster.
Note: The system phase values let you know how much the reference input had to be delayed so that the video inputs would be within a 1 video line of the reference input.
The Get Timing results are not a real-time indication of each input's timing offset. If an input's timing has changed, you must activate Set Timing again to retrieve the current results.
These results will be displayed in the Timing Results area. If external keys are on air when the Timing operation is initiated, the Timing results will show an error message, indicating that the timing setup was not run, and that the external keys must be taken off-air before
Set Timing is run again.
4
Adjust the V phase timing for any source that is reported as not timed.
For example, if, after executing the Set Timing and Get Timing commands, you read a V phase value that equals 50, reduce the V phase timing of that input source by 50 lines.
5
Repeat steps 1 to 4 after adjusting the V phases of the sources, until all of the V phase values for the inputs are zero (i.e., the system is fully timed).
Router Configuration Settings
Figure 10-28 Router Configuration Dialog Box
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The Routing Configuration dialog box (
Figure 10-28
) is used to set up the type of router which IconMaster uses as its primary source router.
Router Mode
If the IconMaster is configured with NSM type NEO module routers, select the Internal
(NSM) Router setting. If any type of external router is used (Panacea, Integrator,
Platinum, or third party), select External Router.
External Router
Choose either of the following:
Select Serial Port if you have a serial connection between the IconMaster and the router.
Select Ethernet if you have an Ethernet connection between the IconMaster and the router. When you choose this option, the selections for a router name and the
IP addresses for primary and secondary controllers will become available.
If Ethernet is selected, serial port E is automatically released, and a pop up appears from ICU.
In circumstances when you have primary and secondary router addresses configured, failover will take place.
Router Database
If the IconMaster is configured with static inputs (router sources are assigned to
IconMaster inputs, without the operator ability to change the router assignments), then do not use the Router Database settings. However, if you wish to use the dynamic routing features of IconMaster, or to use an existing router database to select your
IconMaster sources (regardless of Dynamic Routing use), select the Using Routing
Database checkbox.
Selecting Sorted will optionally sort the router database alphanumerically.
If Using Routing Database is selected, you will need to create a router database and then send this database to the IconMaster through the Navigator application.
You cannot use the native RouterMapper DA4 database; you must convert it into
an XML format through CCS Navigator™. See page 199 for detailed instructions.
Switch All Audio in Database for Embedders allows a configuration to switch up to
15 levels of audio as defined in the router configuration of an imported Navigator router database.
Set the value in the Router Transition Delay spin box as appropriate for your router.
The router transition delay can be a value between 1 and 15. For Platinum routers, typically a value of “5” is required. With most other routers, the default setting of “1” will suffice. Assessment of the performance of your channel release system should be performed to ensure that the router transition delay meets your station’s requirements.
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System Configuration Settings
The 22 Inputs option is grayed out because
“External Router” is set to No on the
Router Configuration
Figure 10-29 System Configuration Dialog Box
The System Configuration dialog box includes settings for various IconMaster system parameters, each of which is detailed below.
Processing Priority
The Processing Priority settings affect how the IconMaster routes internal video and audio signals. Use the drop-down boxes in the A/V Path group to change Keyer priority settings and assign the FX priority.
The IconMaster has a separate Clean output which can be assigned as well. The video and audio pick positions for the Clean output can be set in the Processing Priority settings.
If the Disable FX checkbox is checked, the IconMaster FX squeezeback effects engine will be disabled.
Primary Input Mode
This setting affects whether 12 or 22 primary inputs are available to IconMaster.
If 12 Inputs is selected, the 12 primary source input buttons will select between all available input sources.
If 22 Inputs is selected, the primary source buttons will be split into one group of inputs numbered 1 – 11, and another group numbered 12 – 22. The far right primary source button will be used as the SHIFT button. When set to 22 Inputs mode, the
SHIFT button toggles between 1 – 11 and 12 – 22.
These modes are only available on ICONM-RCP devices, not on ICONM-RCP16.
Note: It is strongly suggested that you retime the IconMaster system if you change from 12 to 22 input mode. This will ensure the additional 10 inputs are correctly timed into
IconMaster. See page 168 for information on setting the timing for an IconMaster system.
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Fast Reset Behavior
Note: Fast Reset is not available on ICONM-RCP16 control panels.
This setting allows you to quickly reset audio gain and/or PROC parameter settings for an IconMaster input source, internal or external keyer, Audio Over, or audio control item on the Audio Control Panel.
There are three separate operations that are enabled when the Fast Reset function is selected: SET, CLEAR, and RECALL. If the SET function is enabled, the parameter will not be reset, but its current value will be saved as the source’s user-saved reset value.
This is the value that will be used during a RECALL operation. If the CLEAR function is enabled, the user-saved reset value will be cleared (back to factory value), and the keyer’s parameters will also be reset back to this factory value. If the RECALL function is enabled, the user-saved reset value set up through a SET operation will be applied.
Reset values can be either a factory reset values (0 dB gain, and default keyer values), or can be user-saved reset values, which are saved on a source-by-source basis for audio gains and on a keyer-by-keyer basis for keyer settings.
If Audio Gain + Proc is selected, the IconMaster will reset the audio gains of the selected source or audio configuration item to unity. It also resets all PROC audio input parameters to their original default values.
If Audio Gain is selected, the IconMaster will reset the audio gains of the selected source or audio configuration item to unity, but it will not reset any of the PROC audio input parameters.
When fast resetting a keyer, all keyer parameters will be reset to their defaults.
When fast resetting an Audio Over, the Audio Over mix ratio will be reset to 50/50.
Take Button
This setting affects the system behavior when the TAKE button is pressed during a transition.
VANC Data in FTB
This setting affects whether the PGM output includes VANC data from the PGM input source when the system is in the Fade to Black mode.
PGM Bus Hot-Punch
This setting defines what the IconMaster will do when a PGM bus source is hot-punched. By default, the IconMaster will drop all keys, audio overs, and all effects.
By un-checking these settings, the IconMaster can be configured to retain the on-air keys, audio overs, and effects in progress.
EAS Audio
These settings affect how IconMaster responds to EAS (Emergency Alert System) triggers received.
If set to None, no audio will be altered during an EAS event.
If set to On Audio Over 1 or On Audio Over 2, the selected audio over keyer will be turned ON during an EAS event, and turned OFF when the event completes. The
Ratio setting adjusts the A/O ratio for the selected AO keyer during the EAS event.
Note: Use of On Audio Over 1 or On Audio Over 2 as part of an EAS event may result in an undesired on-air operation if the EAS receiver terminates the EAS message to the
IconMaster before the completion of the EAS audio message. Consider using a GPO from the EAS receiver, connected to a GPI using the Key Enable GPI function to maintain an active Audio Over while the EAS receiver is transmitting the EAS audio message.
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Audio Over Ratio Behavior
This setting allows you to specify the way the audio over ratio is interpreted by
IconMaster. The default value for Audio Over ratio is 50%, which means full level mix for both AO and PGM. The 50% or 100% mix also applies to Logo Audio Overs.
If 50% Mix is selected as a mode of operation, at 50% ratio the Audio Over and
PGM audio each make up 50% of the mix, and the level of each will be -3 dB.
Figure 10-30 Audio Over Ratio in 50% Mix Mode
If 100% Mix is selected as a mode of operation, at 50% ratio the mix will be
100% of Audio Over and 100% of PGM, and will decrease respectively as you move “left” or “right” of the 50% mark.
Figure 10-31 Audio Over Ratio in 100% Mix Mode
Automation Configuration Settings
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Figure 10-32 Automation Configuration Dialog Box
The Automation Configuration dialog box allows you to choose between logical
IconMaster inputs or physical router inputs.
When you select Logical IconMaster Inputs, the Automation system will only be able to switch PST and PGM bus inputs that have been assigned (through the Primary Input dialog box) to inputs 1 to 12 or 1 to 22 (depending on your configuration).
When you select Physical Router Inputs, you can switch unassigned sources directly from a router to any four IconMaster PST and PGM bus inputs ranging from 1 to 12 (or 1 to 22) that you will select from the Dynamic Inputs to Use drop down list boxes. When you select an input, IconMaster will check to see if that particular input has been assigned already to any of the PGM or PST bus buttons. If not, it will assign your source the to first, or top left, drop-down input box, which corresponds to inputs 1-12 (or 1-22) on the PGM or
PST bus.
Currently, Asynchronous Status Reporting and Automation Log are not supported.
If you want the automation system to change sources even while under hold, place a check beside Update while in hold.
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Network Settings
Figure 10-33 Network Dialog Box
The Network dialog box contains the network address settings that are necessary for the
ICU program to communicate with the IconMaster’s MKE-3901 module, and for the
MKE-3901 to communicate with IconMaster’s RCP control panels. It also contains selections for external interface devices (such as the JLCooper Electronics eBOX® Quad Serial to
Ethernet Interface
1
) and their corresponding network address settings.
You can rename each frame that contains IconMaster components by clicking in the
Iconmaster Channel Name field, and then typing the new name. A maximum of 8 characters is allowed for a host name.
The default network IP address of the IconMaster’s MKE-3901 module is 192.168.100.252.
If this address has not been changed on the MKE-3901 module, then this setting should not be changed.
If you have changed the IP address of the MKE-3901 using the module’s card-edge display, enter the new IP address in the IP Address field.
If you are communicating correctly with the MKE-3901 module, and wish to change the IP address using the ICU software, select the New IP Address checkbox, and then enter a new IP address in the field to the right. The Subnet Mask and Gateway settings can also be set in this way.
Note that after changing the MKE-3901 module’s IP address, you will need to power cycle the IconMaster's MKE-3901 module, and put the new address into the IP
Address field above.
You can connect to two external input/output devices through the boxes labeled External
IO 1 and External IO 2.
1 eBOX is a trademark of JLCooper Electronics.
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1
Select the Enable External IO Module checkbox, and then select the external device type from the drop-down list box.
2
In the corresponding list boxes, enter an IP address and a port number for the external device.
3
(Optional) Enable the External IO Admin Password checkbox, and then enter the appropriate system administrator pasword.
If the External IO 1 or External IO2 is enabled, additional GPO and GPI functions will
become available in the GPO and GPI pages on page 165 and page 167.
See the JLCooper instruction manual for information on configuring the eBOX for use with
IconMaster.
License Management Settings
The License Management dialog box contains information about license keys installed on your IconMaster systems.
Figure 10-34 License Management Dialog Box
The following licenses are available for Iconmaster:
ICONL-UPG: This licence option enables the INTERNAL keyers functionality of the
Iconmaster, if an MGI3902 or MGI3903 board is installed.
ICONM-CEN: This licence enables Iconmaster to integrate with multiviewers. See
Multiviewer Configuration Settings
ICONM-CLS: If this license is enabled and you have a Magellan Logging Server purchased separately), IconMaster can be configured to send standarrdized operational logs to the server. See
information.
To add a license key:
1
In the License Management dialog box, click Get License.
The IconMaster Serial Number field updates. If a license key is currently installed on the
MKE-3901 board, the License Key field also updates.
2
Provide the IconMaster serial number to your Customer Service representative.
There are two ways to provide the serial number and receive your license key:
By phone: Contact your Sales representative.
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By faxing or mailing a form to Imagine Communications: This form is available by clicking License Form. The form includes information on where it should be sent.
(Acrobat Reader is required.)
3
Enter the provided key in the License Key field.
Your license should be recognized immediately. You must restart the IconMaster frame when the system is converted from IconMaster Lite to IconMaster.
Serial Port Configuration Settings
Note: The JL Cooper external interfaces include configuration options for RS232 or RS422 operation, and are configured on the external interface, not within ICU.
Figure 10-35 Serial Port Configuration Dialog Box
The IconMaster currently supports several serial port direct connections; however, you can expand the number of available serial ports with the ICONM-BO-V video breakout module
(described in
ICONM-BO-V Video Breakout Module
on page 32) or an external interface
device such as the JLCooper eBOX. The Serial Port Configuration dialog box allows you to reassign the serial ports’ functions. If the Serial port baud rate, bits, parity or stop bits are changed, the IconMaster will require a restart.
Figure 10-36 ICONM-BO-V Serial Ports
Note: Because of real-time response considerations, certain functions will always be assigned to ICONM-BO-V serial ports C and D. You cannot change the functions for these ports.
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To change the serial port function of serial port A, B, or E on the ICONM-BO-V breakout module, highlight the name of the breakout module’s serial port you want to configure, and then select a function from the Option drop-down list box.
Note: In previous releases of IconMaster Configuration Utility, serial port A could be configured for Automation, Multiviewer, or Machine Control. With release 3.2.1, only
Machine Control is allowed.
To change the serial port function on a port on the external interface device, highlight the name of the external interface port, and then select a option from the drop-down list box.
You must restart IconMaster if you change Serial port baud rate, bits, parity, or stop bits.
Note: To ensure proper functionality, you should verify the IconMaster hardware configuration for RS-422 or RS-232 for use of internal serial ports.
RS-232 pinouts are different between Port A and Ports B and E. See
on page 32 for wiring details.
Multiviewer Configuration Settings
To use a compatible Imagine Communications multiviewer (HView SX Hybrid or PredatorII) with IconMaster, a valid license is required. See
on page 177 for more information. If controlling a third party multiviewer via TSL protocol
version 3.1, then a multiviewer license is not required.
IconMaster supports the following multiviewers:
HView SX Hybrid (previously CENTRIO)
PredatorII
Third party multiviewers via TSL protocol version 3.1 (choose “other” as device type)
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Figure 10-37 Multiviewer Configuration Settings Dialog Box
For each multiviewer display the IconMaster will be controlling, create a profile which defines the multiviewer system, display output, and (optionally) the layout to display. Within the layout, you can define the PIP and UMD numbers that correspond to the IconMaster inputs (sources) and also the IconMaster outputs.
Table 10-8 Multiviewer Profiles Table in Multiviewers Configuration
Item
Enabled
Device Type
Always Active
Profile Name
Description
Activates playout from IconMaster to this multiviewer
Select one of the following:
HView SX Hybrid (CENTRIO)
Predator II
Other
If selected, this profile will become the active profile, if no other profile is currently controlling the selected multiviewer display endpoint (multiviewer IP address and display number)
File name of the profile to be called
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Table 10-8 Multiviewer Profiles Table in Multiviewers Configuration
Item Description
Connection Type Options are based on the device type selection, and can include Ethernet and serial
HView SX Hybrid (CENTRIO) only supports Ethernet connection
Other (device type option) only supports serial connection
UMD Refresh
Interval
Delete
Determines the rate at which IconMaster will poll, measured in seconds
Clears the contents of the row, and contents of other associated tables (
and
)
For each row in the Multiviewers Profiles table, you can also configure other data, as displayed in
Table 10-9 Other Data Table in Multiviewers Configuration
Item
Connection
Destination
Port
Display
Layout Name
Description
For HView SX Hybrid, the IP address of the Ethernet connector on the hardware device
The comm port the multiviewer connects through (leave blank if the multiviewer does not use a port)
The display number (ID) to control (value between 1 and 4) corresponding to the physical multiviewer Display output DVI
1/2 or HD_SDI 1–4)
The name of the layout to be loaded (If the layout name is blank, the multiviewer will not be commanded to change layouts, thus leaving the existing layout on-screen; PIPs and
UMDs will still be refreshed)
For each row in the Multiviewers Profile table, you can also configure PIP and UMD data, as displayed in
Table 10-10 PIP & UMD Table in Multiviewers Configuration
Item
Input
PIP
UMD
Description
These items are defined in your multiviewer profile.
For each of PGM, PST, Clean, and every input source, enter the PiP associated with the text label that will be the recipient of the UMD data.
For each of PGM, PST, Clean, and every input source, enter the UMD address for that item.
These settings activate under monitor text labels and tally lights using a serial tally protocol.
As a result, UMD text labels and serial tally indicators will be enabled on a multiviewer output device such as SuiteView.
Normally this will indicate, for example, the PIP on a video wall that is currently on the PGM monitor, PST Monitor, and/or Clean monitor.
IconMaster supports TSL protocol version 3.1.
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Clock and
Timer
For the clock and timer to be available, a button needs to be defined for each. See
Figure 10-38 Clock and Timer Settings Dialog Box
The Clock and Timer dialog box includes settings for IconMaster's real-time clock and segment timer functions, each of which is detailed in
.
Table 10-11 Clock and Timer Settings Options
Item Description
CLOCK Enable Enables IconMaster to synchronize its internal real-time clock with an external clock source.
IconMaster uses the SNTP protocol across Ethernet to query an NTP time server.
CLOCK Source Enter the IP address of an NTP time server, as well as a time zone offset. NTP time server provides UTC time, and requires the client (IconMaster) to provide a local time offset. By default, IconMaster will re-sync its clock every 60 minutes. This can be changed by editing the
Re-Sync Interval field.
If using IconMaster's RCP as the clock source, the RCP must be connected to an external LTC timecode time-of-day source. Enter the RCP's IP address as the SNTP Server IP Address. In this status, the local time offset (Time Zone) setting will be ignored by IconMaster.
NOTE:
IconMaster does not maintain its real-time clock when power cycled. The NTP server (or
RCP) must always be available when IconMaster powers up and during operations.
Press the CLOCK button on IconMaster's RCP to Re-Sync IconMaster's clock with the NTP server.
The DST Start and End time should be identically set to 02:00. One hour will be automatically adjusted from the 02:00.
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Table 10-11 Clock and Timer Settings Options
Item
Daylight Savings
Time
Description
IconMaster can automatically adjust for daylight savings time, if configured. If configuring a custom DST adjustment window, IconMaster will add one hour between the start and end times defined.
NOTE: if configuring a custom DST window, the dates may need to be changed annually.
If using IconMaster's RCP as the clock source, settings will be ignored by IconMaster, so just select Disable DST.
CLOCK Display IconMaster can display the clock in either 12h or 24h formats. When configured for 12h format, IconMaster can display AM/PM indicators. The Frame Count can also be optionally displayed.
TIMER Enable Enables IconMaster's segment timer functionality. When enabled, IconMaster will reset the segment timer to zero on each transition of the BKGD source.
Reset Timer There are two options: FX and Keyer/AO. Check one or both of these options, and
IconMaster will reset the segment timer on each FX transition and/or all keyer (video and
Audio Over) transition.
Clock and Timer are managed by the MKE card(s). They are not local to an RCP but they can change depending on what MKE the RCP is connected to. If the LTC output of a RCP is set to track the timer, it will NOT reset at a segment end if the panel is not connected.
The clock display of an RCP connected to a MKE that has never synced up with an NTP server will be --:--:--.--.
The text on the clock will be inverted if an RCP connected to a MKE has failed to resync with NTP server. In this situation, the MKE is free running (relying on its own clock).
The LTC output is only available on the HRCP RoHS compliant version of the HRCP (855T
RCP). The LTC output on the RCP is frame drop in 29.9, no frame drop in 25.
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Logging Server Configuration
For the logging server to be available, you need a license. See
on page 177. For information on Logging Server installation and operation, and
sample logs, see
Figure 10-39 Logging Configuration Dialog Box
Enter the IP address of the logging server.
When the bandwidth limit is set to 0 (default), there is no limit to the volume of messages sent. If you enter another number in this field (measured in kbytes per second) that is now much data will be sent. A message backlog will be created, and messages will be sent when there is bandwidth available.
The dwell-time value determines how often a range control such as a fader bar, knob, or slider will send feedback to the logging server.
Along the left side of the Filters table are listed various sources that can provide data to the
Logging Server. Place checks beside the areas of the interface that you would like to send items to the logging server.
The various system log message severities are listed across the top of the Filters table. When you select a source, severity levels for that source become available for selection. Check or uncheck severity levels to determine the types of information that will be sent to the logging server. For more information, see
Interpreting IconMaster Messages in the
Panels Group Settings
The Panel configuration menu group appears when you have selected “Control Panel
Configuration” as your type of configuration.
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Figure 10-40 Panel Menu Group
This menu group controls the panel-specific configuration and panel network configuration functions, as shown in
Figure 10-40
. The functions controlled by this item group are described in the following sections.
Note: When uploading a new panel configuration, the control panel will disconnect from any IconMaster channel currently under control, and will automatically connect to Channel
1. Similarly, all Primary and Secondary channel groups will be disconnected, and must be re-established.
Panel Network Configuration Settings
Note: See
on page 191 for information on how to complete the Master
Assignment section of this screen when in Group mode.
Figure 10-41 Panel Network Configuration Dialog Box
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The Panel Network Configuration dialog box contains the network address settings that are necessary for the IconMaster control panels to communicate with the IconMaster
MKE-3901 modules.
To change or set the name of the IconMaster control panel (up to 8 characters in length), click in the Control Panel Host Name field, and then type the new name. The factory default for the IconMaster control panel is 192.168.100.251, and will be shown in the
Control Panel IP Address field.
To change the IP address of the IconMaster control panel, select the New IP Address check box, and then enter the new IconMaster Control Panel IP Address.
To change the Subnet Mask, enter the new IP address in the Subnet field.
To change the Gateway IP address, enter the new IP address in the Gateway field.
When you are not in Group mode, the Master Assignment section of the dialog box allows you to enter the names and IP addresses of up to 8 MKE-3901 modules that the
IconMaster control panel can communicate with. To change or set the name of an
IconMaster MKE-3901 module, click in the Host Name field, and then type the new name, up to a maximum of 8 characters.
Similarly, to change or set the address of the IconMaster MKE-3901 module, click in the IP
Address field, and then type in the new IP address.
If you have configured the IconMasters to interface with multiviewers, you can assign up to three profiles to be automatically recalled and controlled when the RCP connects to the
IconMaster. These profiles are setup and named for each IconMaster individually. See
page 179 to configure the profiles.
When the RCP connects to the given IconMaster, it will recall the profile defined in the
Multiviewer Profile 1 Name field. Optionally, the operator may choose to recall profiles 2 and 3 at connect time, and may change to these display profiles anytime during operations.
If a Profile Name field is blank, no profile operations will be initiated by connecting an RCP to the IconMaster. If no multiviewer profiles are configured on the RCP, but “Always Active” profiles are enabled on the IconMaster MKE-3901 module, the MKE-3901 will continue to maintain an active connection to the “Always Active” multiviewers, providing PiP, UMD, and layout updates as necessary.
Button Configuration Settings
Using the Button Configuration dialog box, you can assign specific functions to the configurable clusters and to the transition cluster on the IconMaster main control panel.
Depending on whether your control panel is model ICONM-RCP or ICONM-RCP16, you will have different options.
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ICONM-RCP
Configurable cluster
Configurable cluster
Transition cluster
Figure 10-42 Button Configuration Dialog Box - ICONM-RCP
The available functions for each group of buttons are shown in
Table 10-12
.
Note: Always ensure that channel buttons are allocated left to right, with Channel 1 on the left most button of Cluster 1.
Table 10-12 Button Clusters, Functions, and Selections
Button Group
Cluster 1 and Cluster 2
Function
Frame Select
Selections
CH 1, CH 2, CH 3, CH 4, CH 5, CH
6, CH 7
GPO Output control GPO1, GPO2, GPO3, GPO4, GPO5,
GPO6, GPO7, GPO8, GPO9, GPO10,
GPO11, GPO12, GPO13
Quick Selects QS 1, QS 2, QS 3, QS 4, QS 5, QS 6,
QS 7, QS 8
Fast Reset
(cluster 2)
Clocks & Timers
Fade to Silence
Fade to Black
SET, CLEAR, RECALL (appear in
Parameter Adjustment Control cluster)
TIMER, CLOCK
SIL
FTB
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Button Group
Transition Cluster
Function
Transition Rates
Breakaway
Automation Hold
Effects
Fade Types
Machine Control
None
Selections
SLOW, MED, FAST, CUT
AUDIO, VIDEO
HOLD
FX
FXI (effects inhibit automation ignore)
TAKEFADE, FADETAKE, FADEFADE,
CROSSFADE
CUE, FF, MARK, PLAY, REW, STOP
None
Note: Changing any of the Transition Cluster functions will require the replacement of the text film on the corresponding IconMaster control panel button. See the IconMaster
Operation and Configuration Manual for more information.
To assign a function to a button, click the graphical button in the dialog box. A pop up window will display a graphical image of the current function assigned to the button, as well as a drop-down menu. The drop-down menu will list the available functions that can be assigned to the selected button. Select the new function from the drop down menu then click OK to accept the change, or Cancel to exit.
The newly assigned function name will appear on the graphical button. Each function can only be assigned to 1 button at a time. If the drop-down menu does not list the function you want to assign, either the function is not available for that button, or the function is already assigned to another button.
Note: Frame Select buttons must be assigned starting with the far left button on Cluster 1.
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ICONM-RCP16
Configurable cluster 1
Configurable cluster 2
Transition cluster
Figure 10-43 Button Configuration Dialog Box - ICONM-RCP16
The available functions for each group of buttons are shown in
Table 10-12
.
Note: Always ensure that channel buttons are allocated left to right, with Channel 1 on the left most button of Cluster 1.
Table 10-13 Button Clusters, Functions, and Selections
Button Group
Cluster 1 and Cluster 2
Function
Frame Select
GPO Output control GPO1, GPO2, GPO3, GPO4, GPO5,
GPO6, GPO7, GPO8, GPO9, GPO10,
GPO11, GPO12, GPO13
Quick Selects QS 1, QS 2, QS 3, QS 4, QS 5, QS 6,
QS 7, QS 8
Clocks & Timers
Fade to Silence
Fade to Black
Internal Key
(cluster 2)
Selections
CH 1, CH 2, CH 3, CH 4, CH 5, CH
6, CH 7
TIMER, CLOCK
SIL
FTB
KEY3 - KEY6
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Table 10-13 Button Clusters, Functions, and Selections (Continued)
Button Group
Transition Cluster
Function
Transition Rates
Breakaway
Automation Hold
Effects
Fade Types
Machine Control
None
BKGD
PANEL-LOCK
Trans/Hotkey
Selections
SLOW, MED, FAST, CUT
AUDIO, VIDEO
HOLD
FX
FXI (effects inhibit automation ignore)
TAKEFADE, FADETAKE, FADEFADE,
CROSSFADE
CUE, FF, MARK, PLAY, REW, STOP
None
Transition
Hotkey
Note: Changing any of the Transition Cluster functions will require the replacement of the text film on the corresponding IconMaster control panel button. See the IconMaster
Operation and Configuration Manual for more information.
To assign a function to a button, click the graphical button in the dialog box. A pop up window will display a graphical image of the current function assigned to the button, as well as a drop-down menu. The drop-down menu will list the available functions that can be assigned to the selected button. Select the new function from the drop down menu then click OK to accept the change, or Cancel to exit.
The newly assigned function name will appear on the graphical button. Each function can only be assigned to 1 button at a time. If the drop-down menu does not list the function you want to assign, either the function is not available for that button, or the function is already assigned to another button.
Frame Select buttons must be assigned starting with the far left button on Cluster 1.
LTC Configuration
Figure 10-44 LTC Configuration Dialog Box
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To configure your LTC output, choose the source you want the output to follow, which can be either Timer or Clock.
MKE Group
Without additional configuration, IconMaster hardware can connect to up to eight
MKE-3901 modules in master/slave configurations. You can add more MKE-3901 modules on the MKE Group dialog box.
Figure 10-45 MKE Group Dialog Box
Click Enable to include the hierarchy of channels and groups in the configuration file when it is sent to the IconMaster Control Panel. If this box is not checked, the switcher will be configured for Channel control only.
To add devices for control, click Add to create a new entry in the MKE List table, and then complete the fields in that row, as described in
Table 10-14 MKE List Table
Item
ID
MName
Description
An unique identifier for the device
A descriptive identifier for the device
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Item
Multi Profile 1
Multi Profile 2
Multi Profile 3
Description
The first Multiviewer profile associated with the device
The second Multiviewer profile associated with the device
The third Multiviewer profile associated with the device
To remove a device from the list, select the row and then click Delete.
Each device in the MKE List appears in the MKE in Group table. To switch between controlled devices, MKEs are divided into groups.
To add devices to a group, follow theses steps.
1
In the Group List table, enter a descriptive name for the group in the Name field, and then check Enabled.
2
In the MKEs in Group list, place a check in the Enabled column for each device you want in that group.
3
Place a check in the Primary MKE beside the device you want to use as the master device in that group.
Only one device can be the primary device. To assign a different device as the primary device, remove the check beside the device that is already selected before selecting another device.
Note: If you are configuring an ISCP, the rest of the configuration for IconMaster group control is done within the IconMaster Software Control Panel wizard in CCS Navigator.
4
If you are configuring a hardware control panel, click Panel Configuration.
Figure 10-46 Panel Network Configuration in Group Mode
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In the Master Assignment section of the dialog box, under Host Name, choose a group or channel as created on the MKE Group screen from the drop-down menu.
If the item selected is a channel, the IP Address and Multiviewers fields update to display information associated with the selected channel or group.
If the item selected is a group, the IP Address is 255.255.255.255.
(For other settings on this screen, see
Panel Network Configuration Settings
6
On the Button Configuration screen, assign buttons on Configurable Clusters 1 and 2 to the different groups as required (see
Quick Configuration Quick Reference Chart
This section provides a quick reference chart for the main control panel functions. It shows the control panel clusters (as illustrated in
on page 193), the functions that
fall within each cluster, and the ICU dialog box that allows you to configure that particular function.
ICONM-HCP Control Panel and ISCP
Configurable cluster 1
Parameter adjustment control cluster
Configurable cluster 2
AUX (Auxiliary) bus
PGM (Program) bus
LCD character input source display
PST (Preset) bus
Configurable Transition functions
Figure 10-47 Primary Busses on the Main Control Panel
Transition controls
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Table 10-15 Busses, Functions, and Configuration Utilities Relationships
Control Panel Item
Configurable cluster 1 and 2
Configurable cluster 2
Parameter adjustment control cluster
Aux bus
Program bus)
Functions
Fade to Black (FTB)
Fade to Silence (SIL)
CLOCK, TIMER
Quick Select (QS1•••QS8)
GPO output control
(GPO1•••GPO13)
Frame select (CH1•••CH8)
Fast Reset
Source Select (SRCSEL)
Keyer control (KEYER)
Transition control (TRANS)
Audio control (AUDIO)
Effects control (FX)
Quick Selects (Q-SEL)
Preconfigured auxiliary bus preview
(AUX)
PGM
PST (Preset) bus PST
Setup Information
Button Configuration (page 186)
System Configuration (page 173)
Audio Configuration (page 141)
System Configuration (page 172)
System Configuration (page 172)
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Table 10-15 Busses, Functions, and Configuration Utilities Relationships (Continued)
Control Panel Item
Configurable transition functions
Transition control cluster
Functions
Hold
Transition Rate
Slow
Medium
Fast
Cut
Breakaway
Audio
Video
Transition Effects
FX
Transition Type
Take-fade
Fade-take
Fade-fade
Cross-fade
Machine Control Type
Cue
FF
Mark
Play
Rewind
Stop
External keys
Key 1•••Key 2
Internal keys
Key 3•••Key 6
Audio Over
Audio-over 1•••Audio-over 2
Background (BKGD)
Transition “hot” button
Preroll
Take
Fader bar
Setup Information
Button Configuration (page 186)
Button Configuration (page 186)
Button Configuration (page 186)
Button Configuration (page 186)
Button Configuration (page 186)
Button Configuration (page 186)
Audio Configuration (page 141)
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ICONM-HCP-16 Control Panel
Configurable cluster 1 Parameter adjustment control cluster Configurable cluster 2
Optional audio control panel
AUX (Auxiliary) bus
PGM (Program) bus
LCD character input source display
PST (Preset) bus
Configurable
Transition functions
Transition “hot” button Transition controls
Figure 10-48 Primary Busses on the ICONM-HCP-16 Control Panel
Table 10-16 Busses, Functions, and Configuration Utilities Relationships
Control Panel Item
Configurable cluster 1 and 2
Configurable cluster 2
Parameter adjustment control cluster
Functions
Fade to Black (FTB)
Fade to Silence (SIL)
CLOCK, TIMER
Quick Select (QS1•••QS8)
GPO output control
(GPO1•••GPO13)
Frame select (CH1•••CH8)
Internal keys
Key 3•••Key 6
Source Select (SRCSEL)
Keyer control (KEYER)
Transition control (TRANS)
Setup Information
Button Configuration (page 186)
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Table 10-16 Busses, Functions, and Configuration Utilities Relationships (Continued)
Control Panel Item
Aux bus
Program bus)
Functions
Audio control (AUDIO)
Effects control (FX)
Quick Selects (Q-SEL)
External keys
Key 1•••Key 2
Audio Over
Audio-over 1•••Audio-over 2
Preconfigured auxiliary bus preview
(AUX)
PGM
Setup Information
Audio Configuration (page 141)
Audio Configuration (page 141)
PST (Preset) bus
Configurable transition functions
PST
System Configuration (page 172)
System Configuration (page 172)
Button Configuration (page 186)
Button Configuration (page 186)
Transition control cluster
Hold
Transition Rate
Slow
Medium
Fast
Cut
Breakaway
Audio
Video
Transition Effects
FX
Transition Type
Take-fade
Fade-take
Fade-fade
Cross-fade
Machine Control Type
Cue
FF
Mark
Play
Rewind
Stop
Background (BKGD)
PANEL-LOCK
Transition “hot” button
Preroll
Take
Button Configuration (page 186)
Button Configuration (page 186)
Button Configuration (page 186)
Button Configuration (page 186)
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