Avitech Rainier-4d Manual de usuario

Preliminary User’s Manual Rainier 3G series Revision 1.0.2 (May, 2012)

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88 Setup Speaker ID Upon clicking Setup Speaker ID the following screen will appear. Use this function to set up the speaker to monitor the audio sour

89 1. Click SystemExport Label (.txt) and when the next screen appears assign a filename. Then click Save. 2. Using Microsoft® Notepad open the ex

90 3. Then edit the text in the file (highlighted in red as shown below). When you are done editing the label save the txt file and import it. The on

91 The Options screen that contains the following will appear. SystemGeneral The default backup path “C:\Avitech\Backup\” that contains the system co

92 Or click the select folder button “…” and when the Select Folder screen appears select from the existing folders or click the Make New Folder butto

93 GeneralNew Device Detected Click the drop-down button (use the mouse to click the cell’s rightmost portion) to select Open Group Setup window that

94 GeneralLayout Display Click the drop-down button (use the mouse to click the cell’s rightmost portion) to select Center or Upper left corner that

95 GeneralDisplay Device ID (Group View) To display the device ID information in the Group View panel, make sure that Display Device ID (Group View)

96 Play Alarm SoundNo Video Make sure that Play Alarm Sound when No Video occurs is Enabled (set at On). Click the select folder button “…” and when

97 Play Alarm SoundNo Audio Make sure that Play Alarm Sound when No Audio occurs is Enabled (set at On). Click the select folder button “…” and when

ix Preface Welcome Congratulations on purchasing the Avitech Rainier 3G. The Rainier 3G allows you to monitor up to eight 3G / HD / SD-SDI / PAL / NTS

98 Play Special Layout (No Video) Make sure that Play Special Layout when No Video occurs is Enabled (set at On). Click the drop-down button (use the

99 Display Type: Fullscreen Sample scenario 1 – a single window loses video signal Regardless of the present monitor display’s window layout the fulls

100 Sample scenario 2 – window #2 has regained video signal out of the three windows that lost video signal Allows window #2 that has regained video s

101 Make sure that the IP Address corresponds to the IP address of the computer running the tpcGW utility. If not, click the IP Address button “…” and

102 Lastly, make sure that the Port Number shown is correct. If not, enter the value directly or click the up / down arrow button. Then click OK to ex

103 Firmware Version 1. Click Firmware Version. You should see a pop-up box showing the Rainier 3G firmware version. 2. Click Export. 3. When the

104 2.2 Upgrade Firmware Control Board Firmware 1. Upon clicking Upgrade Firmware the following screen will appear. Make sure to select Rainier 3G o

105 2. The following screen will appear. Make sure the radio button for CB is selected and on the IP Address portion use the factory-default setting

106 4. Click the Update button located on the lower left portion of the screen. The progress of update would be shown onscreen. 5. When the next sc

107 3. When the following screen appears click to select the radio button for Others and on the IP Address portion use the factory-default setting “1

108 NOTE: Shutdown and startup of Rainier 3G needs to be done to completely update the MB FPGA firmware. The following screen shows a successful MB FP

109 3. When the following screen appears click to select the radio button for Others and on the IP Address portion use the factory-default setting “1

110 The following screen will be displayed upon successful upgrade of upper board firmware. About Click About. You should see a pop-up box showing th

111 2.3 Setting the Group / Module Properties To start setting the properties of the Rainier 3G click to select the module on the Group View window (

112 NOTE: Some of the items appearing on the Properties window may or may not be available for your Rainier 3G.

113 Properties Options (click on the item to set) Description Device No setting allowed Displays the device selected. Connection Properties Set the N

114 Properties Options (click on the item to set) Description Resolution Set the display resolution. NOTE: Make sure that the resolution of the input

115 Properties Options (click on the item to set) Description Label B-G Transparency 0 to 8 Use the slider to set the background transparency level (d

116 Properties Options (click on the item to set) Description Serial Event / Tally 1 / 2 / 3 Event / LED 1 / 2 / 3 On / Off Turn on or off the LED in

117 Properties Options (click on the item to set) Description Check Audio – SPDIF / Sound Stereo / Mono Left / Mono Right Select Stereo or Mono Left /

1 1 Getting Started This chapter introduces you to the features and specifications as well as the external components of your Avitech Rainier 3G. It a

118 Properties Options (click on the item to set) Description Screen Logo / Picture Click the “open” button to select the bitmap file to upload as

119 Properties Options (click on the item to set) Description Clock / B-G Transparency 0 to 8 Set the background transparency level of the clock. 0 si

120 Properties Options (click on the item to set) Description Clock / Time / SNTP Properties Set the SNTP time server IP address for synchronizing th

121 Properties Options (click on the item to set) Description Clock / Time / Broadcast Sync Time On / Off Enable or disable the broadcast sync time fu

122 Properties Options (click on the item to set) Description Clock / Label Background Color Specify the clock label’s background color. Click Others

123 Properties Options (click on the item to set) Description NOTE: This item is only available when you select On for the previous item Display Signa

124 Properties Options (click on the item to set) Description Label / Display Type D-Name S-Name UMD D-Name / S-Name D-Name / UMD S-Name / UMD D-Name

125 Properties Options (click on the item to set) Description Aspect Auto Detect / Sync Type Default / AFD Upon selecting Default, the aspect ratio wi

126 Properties Options (click on the item to set) Description Meter / Layout & Alarm Trigger Upon clicking Change, the following screen appears.

127 Properties Options (click on the item to set) Description Meter / Ballistics PPM / VU Select the meter’s ballistics. Meters which monitor audio le

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128 Properties Options (click on the item to set) Description Border / Color / Line 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 Change the border color as each pixel / lin

129 Properties Options (click on the item to set) Description Alarm / Audio Alarm / Response Time / Signal In / Out 0.25 to 49.75 Set the Signal In /

130 2.4 Copy Window Properties The properties of a window can be copied to another window on the same module, as well as between cascaded modules. 1.

131  Border – on / off switch – width and – color 2. Select a window to copy the properties to and right-click on the window and then select Paste.

132 NOTE: You can also close a particular window by clicking Close. The Window would appear as an icon on the Available Windows pane. To activate the

133 To undo or redo multiple actions click the drop-down arrow symbol beside the undo / redo button, then highlight and click the actions to be un

134 2. To indicate how you want the windows to line up with each other click one of the following buttons. The alignment follows the position of the

135 2.7 Copy Window Size This function allows a set of windows to copy the width, height, and size of a window appearing onscreen. For example, click

136 2.8 Using the Zoom Tool By default the main display area of your Phoenix-Q program is shown at a 50 % magnification; meaning the entire layout (s

137 Otherwise, the icons would be disabled (grayed-out). Click the first icon to activate alarm sound alert when either No Video or No Audio occurs. A

3 Proprietary RJ-45 to RS-232 (DB9-FM) Cable (optional – refer to the “NOTE” below.) Ear with screw (already installed on Rainier 3G upon ord

138 2.10 Set Group Parameters The settings here only affect the modules included in a particular group. Upon right-clicking a particular Group # (e.g

139 Display Redundancy Upon clicking Display Redundancy the following sample screen appears.

140 Click the checkbox to enable or disable “cascade in” for each ID number. Use the mouse to change the ID number designation only (drag by using the

141 Example The DVI output of the last module of each group is feeding the monitor display. The VGA output of the last module of each group is also co

142 The following setting is shown to affect the above sample scenario. Take note that the Display Redundancy Mode item must be enabled.

143 In case one monitor display fails a preset combining all the inputs of both groups can be recalled through the looping cable. In case the other mo

144 The following setting is shown to affect the above sample scenario. Import / Export Label (.txt) This allows you to import label from / export la

145 1. Click SystemExport Label (.txt) and when the next screen appears assign a filename. Then click Save. 2. Using Microsoft® Notepad open the e

146 3. Then edit the text in the file (highlighted in red as shown below). When you are done editing the label save the txt file and import it. The o

147 2. When the Add Process window appears enter the Process name, specify the Time (H : M : S), then select the previously saved preset File. Click

4 DB9-FM RJ-45 Pin Assignment Pin Assignment 1 1 Tx 2 Tx 2 Gnd 3 Rx 3 4 4 Rx 5 Gnd 5 Gnd 6 6 7 7 8 5 V 8 5 V 9 1.2 Product Feat

149 3 Avitech ASCII Protocol The Rainier 3G supports the ASCII command prompt interface. The serial port (RS-232) and Ethernet port (IP) on the Rainie

150 Method 1: Via Ethernet Connection To configure the Rainier 3G’s COM (RS-232) port from the computer’s Ethernet port, perform the following steps:

151 2. Make sure to specify the correct IP address of the Rainier 3G that you want to connect to.

152 3. Then click the Add to List button.

153 4. Click the Change Connection Properties button. 5. Select the desired Baud rate for the Rainier 3G’s Serial Port. And then click OK to exit.

154 6. Click Apply, and then Cancel to exit. Method 2: Via Serial Connection To configure the Rainier 3G’s COM (RS-232) port from the computer’s ser

155 2. Make sure to specify the same COM port setting as your controlling computer.

156 3. Next, select the correct Baud Rate.

157 4. Then, click the Change Connection Properties button. 5. Select the desired Baud rate for the Rainier 3G’s Serial Port. And then click OK to

5 Model HD/SD-SDI/ NTSC/PAL Input DVI/VGA/ HDMI Input Looping Output on SDI 8×8 SDI Crosspoint Switch Rainier 3GC-4E/4E Rainier 3GC-4A/4A Rainier 3GC-

158 6. Click Apply, and then Cancel to exit. 3.2 Entering the ASCII X Command Interface (via RS-232) To startup the ASCII X command interface, perf

159 2. Open the computer’s serial communication program (e.g., Microsoft® Windows HyperTerminal). After setting the correct COM port and baud rate se

160 4. Key in the desired ASCII command (e.g., XW 001001002 300 200 600 500). 5. Upon finishing, disable the Rainier 3G’s RS-232 command mode by se

161 3.3 Entering the ASCII X Command Interface (via IP) Packing ASCII Command Function: transmit the bundled ASCII X command into the module Applicab

162 3.4 ASCII X Command Format The ASCII X command is comprised of the following parts: Header Group/Module/Window Assignment Parameter 1 Parameter 2

163 Examples: XA 001009000 2 1 Set group 1 module 9 to a 2×2 map position 1,2,3,4 (quad). XA 001002002 3 2 Place group 1 module 2 window 2 to a 3×3 m

164 Examples: XC 001001001 B 000255000 sets the border color of group 1, module 1, window 1, as green with 3D effect. XC 002002002 B 255000000 ndc se

165 XK NOTE: “000” is the fixed value for PPP in XK command. Format 1: XK GGGMMMPPP P[reset] S[et]/L[oad] Preset ID (1 – 8) HH MM SS Function: to s

166 Format 4: XK GGGMMMPPP C[alibrate] [time period] (in seconds – use the second module) [0 (do not sync time to master module) / 1 (sync time to ma

167 ID Time Zone 6 (GMT-07:00) Mountain Time (US and Canada) 7 (GMT-06:00) Central America 8 (GMT-06:00) Central Time (US and Canada) 9 (GMT-06:00) Me

6 Model Embedded Audio Analog Stereo Audio Digital Audio Rainier 3G-4A/4D Rainier 3GL-4A/4D Rainier 3GC-4A/4D Rainier 3GLC-4A/4D N/A 4 4 Rainier 3G

168 ID Time Zone 38 (GMT+03:00) Kuwait, Riyadh 39 (GMT+03:00) Moscow, St. Petersburg, Volgograd 40 (GMT+03:00) Nairobi 41 (GMT+03:30) Tehran 42 (GMT+0

169 ID Time Zone 70 (GMT+11:00) Magadan, Solomon Island, New Caledonia 71 (GMT+12:00) Auckland, Wellington 72 (GMT+12:00) Fiji, Kamchatka, Marshall Is

170 XL Format: XL GGGMMMPPP (when PPP is 099 = clock) “TEXT” (label text string 32 ASCII characters maximum) [font size = 0 (maintain current size an

171 Resolution Vertical Frequency 50 Hz 60 Hz 75 Hz 1360 × 768 38 20 21 1400 × 1050 34 35 50 1440 × 900 46 45 51 1600 × 1200 39 10 52 1680 × 1050 41

172 XO Format 1: For initializing the audio and setting the window’s meter source: XO GGGMMMPPP I[nitialize] 1 – 4 (Lgroup – for SDI input’s embedded

173 Description: If the filename is not specified when saving the file, system will backup the file into flash memory. Examples: XP 001000000 L Group

174 XS Format: XS GGGMMMPPP L[abel] / M[eter) 0 (fully transparent) – 8 (not transparent) Function: to set the label or meter’s transparency. Exampl

175 XV Format: XV GGGMMMPPP 1 (on) / 0 (off) [percentage of volume level] 0 – 400 NOTE: “000” is the fixed value for PPP in XV command. Function: t

7  On-screen display of: – labels – 3D borders – closed caption (CC) for NTSC / PAL input signal – V-chip display (future option) – alarms (video lo

WARNING Do not attempt to disassemble your Rainier 3G device. Doing so may void your warranty. There are no serviceable parts inside. Ple

8 Specifications Parts Specifications Inputs Video Automatic sensing via BNC 3G HD-SDI (1080p 60 Hz, 1080p 59.94 Hz, 1080p50 Hz) 4:2:2 1.5G HD-SDI (10

9 Parts Specifications Audio input Analog 2-channel per video Available for Rainier 3G-4A / 4A/4A / 4A/4E / 4A/4D / Rainier 3GL-4A/4A / 4A/4E / 4A/4D

10  Expandability. Standalone operation (single Rainier 3G) with control via RS-232 cable / IP or; multiple operations (cascade up to eight Rainier

11 1.4 Identifying the Rear Hardware Components Ref Label / Component Description  Video Input (SDI IN 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8) BNC connector

12 Ref Label / Component Description  AUDIO IN-1 / 2 Each connector can include up to four analog stereo pairs / AES audio inputs via proprietary DB2

13 Proprietary DB9 to 4 BNC Breakout Cable

14 Proprietary DB26 to 16 BNC Breakout Cable Each window can support four pairs of audio source (comprised of left and right channel on each pair, he

15 1.5 Application Scenarios The following figures are for illustration purposes only. Select the appropriate configuration based on your requirement

16 One Rainier 3G with redundant display (monitor display failure back-up scheme) * CV stands for PAL / NTSC signal Two Rainier 3Gs connected to a d

17 Two Rainier 3Gs connected to two monitor displays Two Rainier 3Gs with redundant display (VGA cascade, monitor display failure back-up scheme)

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18 Four Rainier 3Gs connected to two monitor displays Four Rainier 3Gs connected to three monitor displays

19 Six Rainier 3Gs connected to two monitor displays

20 1.6 Getting Your Rainier 3G Ready for Use Basic Hardware Connections Perform the following steps to get your Rainier 3G series up and running: NOT

21 2. Connect the proprietary RJ-45 to RS-232 (DB9-FM) cable to the RS-232 port for signal from the computer. And / or, connect the Ethernet cable t

22 3. Connect one end of the DVI / VGA cable to the computer’s DVI port and the other end to the CASCADE IN-1 port of Rainier 3G for video input of c

23 5. Make sure to assign a unique address to your Rainier 3G ID rotary dial when connecting to systems with two or more units. 6. Connect the AC p

24 Internal Cascading (Dual Module Rainier 3G) When cascading internally:  Scenario 1 – when OUTPUT-1 port connects to your monitor display. Make su

25  Scenario 2 – when OUTPUT-2 port connects to your monitor display. Make sure that the Cascade In setting for Module ID 2 (MID 2) in your Phoenix-

26 Then make sure that the Cascade In setting for Module ID 1 (MID 1) in your Phoenix-Q program is set to Internal; and the Cascade In setting Module

27 Then make sure that the Cascade In setting for Module ID 1 (MID 1) in your Phoenix-Q program is set to DVI-I Auto (Digital First); and the Cascade

ii Two Rainier 3Gs with redundant display (VGA cascade, monitor display failure back-up scheme) ... 17 Four Rainier 3Gs connected to tw

28 IMPORTANT: When cascading two or more modules (up to eight maximum) make sure each module gets assigned a unique rotary ID or it will cause input c

29 4. Connect one end of the DVI cable to OUTPUT-1 / 2 port of the last Rainier 3G cascaded and the other end to the monitor display (you may need to

30 5. Connect one end of the proprietary RJ-45 to RS-232 (DB9-FM) cable to the computer’s RS-232 port and the other end to the RS-232 port of Rainier

31 Or, connect the Ethernet cable between the Rainier 3G ID 0 (Master) IP port to the computer’s RJ-45 port.

32 6. Connect one end of the DVI / VGA cable to the computer’s DVI port and the other end to the CASCADE IN-1 port of Rainier 3G for video input of c

33 1.7 Using the Phoenix-Q Configuration Software The Phoenix-Q configuration software is designed for all Avitech multiviewers. This program require

34 Method 1: Change the IP Address of the Controlling Computer 1. On your computer click Start, and then right-click the mouse on My Network Places,

35 2. When the next screen appears right-click the Local Area Connection icon and click Properties.

36 3. When the next screen appears click to highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click Properties.

37 4. When the next screen appears click the radio button to select Use the following IP address:, and then enter the IP address: 192 . 168 . 0 . x (

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38 Method 2: Change the IP Address of the Rainier 3G Master Unit 1. Run the Phoenix-Q software by double-clicking the “Phoenix-Q.exe” file (located i

39 2. Change the IP address by first clicking the default IP Address: 192.168.0.5 entry in the IP Connection List window.

40 3. Click the Change Connection Properties button. 4. When the Connection Properties window appears enter the new IP address, Subnet mask, and Ga

41 5. Click OK when the next screen appears. Pinging the Rainier 3G If you decide to use the Ethernet cable to connect make sure you can ping the un

42 2. Click Ping on the Communication window. 3. The following window will appear to signify a successful communication. Click OK to exit.

43 Setting Up COM Port If you use the serial cable to connect configure your computer’s COM port to be 1 – 15. Perform the following steps to specify

44 2. Make sure to specify the same COM port setting as your controlling computer.

45 3. Next, select the desired Baud Rate.

46 4. Then, click Add to List to allow the newly configured serial port to appear on the Serial Port Connection List window. 5. Click Apply, and t

47 Starting Up the Phoenix-Q Configuration Software To optimize the usage of your Avitech Rainier 3G perform the following steps to configure it using

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48 2. For Ethernet communication set the IP address using any of the below two (2) methods: Method 1 – using the default IP address (e.g., 192.168.0.

49 Method 2 – enter the correct IP address (e.g., 210.100.100.228) to match the value of the controlling computer. Next, click the Add To List button

50 4. Select the type of connection by clicking the IP Port or Serial Port checkbox. Then click Connect.

51 5. Your computer will start to search for your Rainier 3G(s) and the following screen will appear. NOTE: Make sure the cascaded Rainier 3G have d

52 The Group View window will list the module(s) found and will initially be listed under Idle Group. NOTE:  If you have two or more modules cascade

53 6. Click SystemConfiguration.

54 The Group Setup window will appear.

55 7. To assign the grouping drag the Idle Device on the left panel to the desired Group # on the right panel (e.g., Group 001). Or, click the One D

56 After dragging the module would be displayed as belonging to your assigned grouping. Perform the same for the other Idle Device(s).

57 8. Click OK to exit the Group Setup window. Phoenix-Q will save the configuration file “System.agi” to the device’s flash memory.

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58 The next figure shows a sample initial connection screen. The “[1.1]” appearing before the device name signifies the frame ID and module ID number

59 9. To allow the Phoenix-Q software to get the UMD (under monitor display) data from the router (when necessary) click SystemDisconnect. Then cli

60 The process of disconnecting will appear onscreen. After system has completely disconnected, click SystemOptions.

61 10. On the Options screen click External Device and make sure that Device Enable is set to On.

62 11. Make sure that the IP Address corresponds to the IP address of the computer running the tpcGW utility. If not, click the IP Address button “…”

63 12. Lastly, make sure that the Port Number shown is correct. If not, enter the value directly or click the up / down arrow button. Then click OK to

64 Window Layout Arranging Windows (by Group) To quickly setup the layout for your video windows right-click the mouse on the on the Group # tab to ac

65 Resizing Window To resize a single window to one of the preset sizes perform the following steps: 1. Right-click the mouse on a particular window

66 Quick Keys – Change Window to / from Full Screen Mode; Swap Window Contents Two quick keys are available that allow you to quickly bring a window t

67 1.8 Resetting to the Factory-Default State To reset your Rainier 3G to the factory-default state perform the following steps: 1. Power-off the Ra

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68 2 Using the Phoenix-Q Software This chapter introduces you to the Phoenix-Q software for setting the features of your Rainier 3G; as well as famil

69 2. Click Save Preset. 3. When the next screen appears enter a unique filename for the preset, and select OK to save.  When using a keypad, use

70 NOTE: You can delete a file appearing on the Save window by right-clicking the filename and clicking Delete. NOTE: To delete all the files appear

71 Loading File 1. Click Load Preset. 2. Select a saved file and then click OK to load the preset. NOTE: Just like the Save window you can delete a

72 Exit This option allows you to close the Phoenix-Q software and all the changes would be automatically saved to the configuration file “System.agi”

73 Font Type Upon clicking Font Type the following screen appears that allows you to set the Font, Font style, and Size. After setting click OK. NOTE

74 1. Click Control Panel in Windows 7 operating system and when the following screen appears click Appearance and Personalization.

75 2. On the next screen click Change Font Settings under Fonts.

76 3. On the next screen click Font settings.

77 4. On the next screen click to unselect the Hide fonts based on language settings checkbox. Then click OK to exit. 5. On your Phoenix-Q software

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78 View Menu Toolbars and Docking Windows This option allows you to enable (with checkmark) or disable the display of the Standard toolbar, Availabl

79 Upon clicking Customize the following screen will appear. The Customize window allows you to customize the look of the menus and commands appearin

80 Application Look This option allows you to select the overall design and theme of the Phoenix-Q software. Try to click and select the various opti

81 System Menu Connect / Disconnect This option allows you to Connect the computer and Rainier 3G via Ethernet or serial port connection; or to Disco

82 Configuration Upon clicking Configuration the following screen appears. The Group Setup window will appear to allow you to assign the groupings. Cr

83 Communication Upon clicking Communication the following screen will appear. This option allows you to select the mode of connection (via IP Port “E

84 To manually restore a preset perform the following steps: 1. Set the Rainier 3G(s) to the factory-default value. 2. Make sure that the rotary ID

85 4. The following screen will appear. The Date window shows various folders with the date (automatically generated) when preset(s) were saved. The

86 5. Click to select a restore point (e.g., Backup_2011_08_08_13_29_13). System will automatically compare the setup listed in Present Configuration

87 7. The following screen will appear. 8. When the following screen appears reboot the Rainier 3G(s) to complete the “restore” process.