evertz EMC-DCP, User Manual

Page 1: ...erial contained in this manual consists of information that is the property of Evertz Microsystems and is intended solely for the use of purchasers of the EMC DCP Evertz Microsystems expressly prohibits the use of this manual for any purpose other than the operation of the EMC DCP All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced without the express written permission of Evertz Mic...

Page 2: ...d a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the...

Page 3: ...servicing to qualified personnel CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric shock plug each power supply cord into separate branch circuits employing separate service grounds NEVER use flammable or combustible chemicals for cleaning components NEVER operate this product with any covers removed NEVER wet the inside of this product with any liquid NEVER bypass any fuse or replace any fuse with a value o...

Page 4: ... a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communica...

Page 5: ...ce either expressed or implied The only warranty offered by Evertz in relation to this product is the Evertz standard limited warranty stated in the sales contract or order confirmation form Although every attempt has been made to accurately describe the features installation and operation of this product in this manual no warranty is granted nor liability assumed in relation to any errors or omis...

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Page 7: ...ECTING EMC DCP TO QMC 2 SYSTEM 10 3 6 CONNECTING EMC DCP TO PKG9625SW OR PKGHD9625SW MINI MASTER CONTROL 10 3 7 CONFIGURING IP ADDRESS AND QLINK ADDRESS OF EMC DCP 11 3 8 SETTING UP ETHERNET CONTROL USING EMC SETUP 14 3 9 TESTING EMC DCP SETUP 18 3 10 EMC DCP LAYOUT FOR PKG9625SW AND PKGHD9625SW USERS 18 3 11 UPGRADING THE EMC DCP FIRMWARE USING A USB 21 3 12 UPGRADING THE EMC DCP FIRMWARE OVER TH...

Page 8: ...Setup v4 00 17 Figure 3 16 EMC DCP Layout for Mini Master Control 19 Figure 3 17 Getting into Update Mode on the EMC DCP 21 Figure 3 18 Update Mode of the EMC DCP 22 Figure 3 19 Confirmation of the Upgrade 23 Figure 4 1 EMC DCP Front View with Desktop Mount 26 Figure 4 2 EMC DCP Side View with Desktop Mount 27 Figure 4 3 EMC DCP Top View 28 Figure 4 4 EMC DCP Top Side View without Desktop Mount 28...

Page 9: ...n panel The second optional module contains an LCD display ideal for audio level monitoring and logo previews The panel is designed for use on a desktop in a console mounted in a rack or on a sliding tray in a rack The EMC DCP offers the same set of configurable features as the other QMC 2 control panels and can work with existing EMC or QMC 2 systems The EMC DCP also offers a number of optional f...

Page 10: ...r bricks 2 C Optional 4 3 LCD panel installed if LCD was ordered 1 D Optional 15 LCD buttons panel with 5 shaft encoders installed if ABP was ordered 1 or 2 E Optional EMC DCP RP for panel angle adjustments 1 F Installation Manual 1 G LED Button transparency sheet 1 Table 2 1 Packing List If items are missing from the EMC DCP please contact Evertz Service department at 1 905 335 7570 or service ev...

Page 11: ...W 1 maximum 2 5 m in length The DC cable of the voltage adapter should be connected to the DC power jack on the rear of the panel WARNING This equipment uses power mains connectors fitted with safety ground pins To reduce the risk of electric shock grounding of the ground pin of the mains plug must be maintained To completely disconnect this equipment from the AC mains disconnect the power supply ...

Page 12: ... 4 Revision 1 1 3 EMC DCP PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION 3 1 PANEL CONFIGURATIONS The EMC DCP can be ordered with various options Figure 3 1 to Figure 3 3 illustrate some of the different configurations for the EMC DCP Figure 3 1 Basic EMC DCP Panel ...

Page 13: ...EMC DCP EMC DESKTOP CONTROL PANEL Revision 1 1 Page 5 Figure 3 2 EMC DCP with 2 ABP options Figure 3 3 EMC DCP with LCD and ABP options ...

Page 14: ...ESKTOP CONTROL PANEL Page 6 Revision 1 1 3 2 EMC DCP PANEL TOP DESCRIPTION Figure 3 4 is used to describe the parts of the EMC DCP that will be referenced within this installation guide Figure 3 4 EMC DCP Top Panel ...

Page 15: ... of LCD displays This display type supports 255 different colours 8 Small LED buttons The functions of these buttons are configured using the EMCSetup software This button type supports the colours Red and Green and a combination of the two colours 9 Fan Status LEDs These LEDs indicate the status of the EMC DCP cooling fans 10 Cooling Fan unit This is the cooling fan unit of the EMC DCP It can be ...

Page 16: ...NEL INPUT OUTPUTS The EMC DCP has a number of inputs and outputs available Please note that not all ports will be enabled at this time Some ports MAY be used for future features Figure 3 5 shows the inputs and outputs of the EMC DCP Figure 3 5 EMC DCP Inputs and Outputs ...

Page 17: ...d 3 4 CONNECTING EMC DCP TO 3025EMC SYSTEM The EMC DCP is an extension of the existing family of control panels for the EMC Master Control systems Like the previous QMC DCP the EMC DCP will communicate with the EMC over an Ethernet connection Error Reference source not found shows a basic EMC System configuration The EMC will still communicate with an upstream router via Q Link or Serial if router...

Page 18: ...a Cat 5 Ethernet cable from Ethernet A on EMC DCP to the network hub The user will then connect a Cat 5 Ethernet cable to the Network Port of the QMC 2 Use the EMCSetup software to setup the IP addresses network settings etc See section 3 8 Figure 3 7 Basic QMC 2 Configuration 3 6 CONNECTING EMC DCP TO PKG9625SW OR PKGHD9625SW MINI MASTER CONTROL Figure 3 8 shows a basic Mini Master Control config...

Page 19: ...DDRESS OF EMC DCP In order to set the IP Addresses of Ethernet ports A and B and the Q Link address the user will be required to enter the Setup Mode of the EMC DCP which can be accessed directly on the panel Figure 3 9 shows which shaft encoders the user MUST push AND simultaneously hold down for 10 seconds in order to enter Setup Mode ...

Page 20: ...nto EMC DCP Setup Mode After about 10 seconds the EMC DCP panel will turn RED and then it will switch to multi coloured mode In this mode the EMC DCP will display the various Setup Menu options in the top left corner of the panel see Figure 3 10 Figure 3 10 EMC DCP Setup Menus ...

Page 21: ...ask Sets the Subnet mask of the network for Ethernet A on the EMC DCP The format of this parameter is XXX XXX XXX XXX A Gateway Sets the Gateway Address of the network for Ethernet A on the EMC DCP The format of this parameter is XXX XXX XXX XXX B IP Sets the IP address of Ethernet B on the EMC DCP The format of this parameter is XXX XXX XXX XXX B Mask Sets the Subnet mask of the network for Ether...

Page 22: ...p the user must now configure the rest of the EMC system to see the panel This is done using the QMCSetup or newer EMCSetup software tool The user will first set an IP address for the EMC channel and configure the EMC to send Q Link packets over Ethernet select checkbox The settings are found under the Ports Tab of the EMC channel configuration see Figure 3 12 The user MUST enter an IP address tha...

Page 23: ...MC IP address Connect a serial cable from a PC to the EMC front serial connector Open the EMCSetup software tool and navigate to the Network menu in the top toolbar Select the IP Address Setup item from the Network drop down menu as shown in Figure 3 13 Figure 3 13 QMCSetup EMCSetup Windows Application Once the EMC IP Address window appears as shown in Figure 3 14 select the Query Current button T...

Page 24: ...EMC DCP EMC DESKTOP CONTROL PANEL Page 16 Revision 1 1 Figure 3 14 EMC QMC 2 IP Address Window The EMC must be rebooted for the IP address change to take effect ...

Page 25: ...p EMCSetup v4 00 Return to the EMC DCP configuration window The EMC channel and EMC DCP panel settings are sent over Serial or Ethernet to the EMC channel Once all the appropriate fields have been entered the setup is complete If the IP address of the EMC has not been set the EMC DCP setup will not take effect ...

Page 26: ...C 2 or9625SW and EMC DCP For 3025EMC or QMC 2 users the next0 step is to check the Q Link ID If the Q Link ID was set correctly the panel will display the button configuration set by the user using the QMCSetup software If not the panel may report No Q Link Comms The user should check the Q Link ID on the EMC DCP and on the EMC Setup configuration file 3 10 EMC DCP LAYOUT FOR PKG9625SW AND PKGHD96...

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Page 28: ...elects a CUT transition type The Cut transition is a hard switch that brings in the effect with a graduated change This button selects a MIX or FADE transition type This transition mixes the current effect with the next effect The current effect lessens while the next increases The process is linear so that the fade increase occurs at the same rate This button selects the CUT to FADE transition ty...

Page 29: ...11 UPGRADING THE EMC DCP FIRMWARE USING A USB In order to upgrade the firmware on the EMC DCP the user will need to download the latest EMC DCP firmware from the Evertz website www evertz com The firmware should be transfer onto a USB 2 0 memory stick onto the top level root directory The USB 2 0 memory stick is then plugged into any of the USB ports on the EMC DCP see Figure 3 5 The user will be ...

Page 30: ... in the third row of LCD buttons The VFD Display 1 will show the firmware versions found on the USB 2 0 Memory stick that is plugged into the EMC DCP The user will use the Refresh button to update the list Use the UP or DOWN arrows to scroll the list of available firmware and scroll to the desired firmware release VFD Display 2 will show the selected firmware To start the update press the Start bu...

Page 31: ... to be corrupt The user should exit the Update Mode download the firmware again and repeat the instructions outlined in this section If the message is Update OK the user will need to select Yes to begin the upgrade of the firmware If the user does not want to install the firmware select No and they will be returned to Update Mode see Figure 3 18 If the user selected Yes the EMC DCP will proceed to...

Page 32: ...lso be updated via the network To do this you need to connect to the EMC DCP webpage using the Mozilla Firefox web browser To confirm that the configuration PC is able to connect to the EMC DCP simply enter the IP address of the EMC DCP either NIC A or NIC B Figure 3 20 EMC DCP Webpage To access the upgrade webpage for the EMC DCP simply add a upgrade to the IP address Figure 3 21 EMC DCP Upgrade ...

Page 33: ...x x x x efp upgrade file must be used If the EMC DCP is to be used with a PKG9625SW system then the emcdcp switcher update x x x x efp upgrade file must be used When the appropriate upgrade file has been selected click Install The result of the upgrade process will be shown at the bottom of the page under the status header To complete the install process click Reboot to reboot the panel Please not...

Page 34: ...safety directive EMI RFI Complies with FCC Part 15 Class A EU EMC Directive 4 1 2 Physical The panel is designed for use on a desktop for mounting in a console mounted in a rack or on a sliding tray in a rack Figure 4 1 to Figure 4 5 shows the overall dimensions of the unit with and without the Desktop mount Dimensions 19 W x 5 6 H x 12 8 D 483mm W x 142mm H x 325mm D Weight 8 lbs 3 5Kg Figure 4 1...

Page 35: ...EMC DCP EMC DESKTOP CONTROL PANEL Revision 1 1 Page 27 Figure 4 2 EMC DCP Side View with Desktop Mount ...

Page 36: ...EMC DCP EMC DESKTOP CONTROL PANEL Page 28 Revision 1 1 Figure 4 3 EMC DCP Top View Figure 4 4 EMC DCP Top Side View without Desktop Mount ...

Page 37: ...e View without Desktop Mount 4 2 SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only To reduce risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing instructions in this section of the manual unless you are qualified to do so ...

Page 38: ... 2 1 x EQMC DCP2 MB 2 Desktop Mount Bracket LH 3 6 x HMMP38FCNSS M3x8mm Flat DIN 4 4 x HMS388 075 M3x12 Flat Head 5 4 x HBMSJ5012 BLK Black Rubber Bumper 6 4 x HMMM3X6MFLATZC M3x6mm Flat 7 1 x EQMC DCP2 BR 1 Desktop Mounting Front Brace 8 1 x EQMC DCP2 MB 1 Desktop Mounting Bracket RH Note Prior to assembly remove and discard screws from pre assembled unit as illustrated in Figure 5 1 10 screws in...

Page 39: ...EMC DCP EMC DESKTOP CONTROL PANEL Revision 1 1 Page 31 Figure 5 2 shows the side screws that need to be removed and discarded A total of 4 screws Two from each side ...

Page 40: ...TROL PANEL Page 32 Revision 1 1 Figure 5 2 Side Screws Figure 5 3 shows the top two corner screws at the back of the panel that need to be removed A total of 2 screws Figure 5 3 Top Two Corner Screws at the Back of the Panel ...

Page 41: ...l that need to be removed A total of 4 screws Figure 5 4 Bottom Screws at the Back of the Panel 5 1 DESKTOP MOUNT ASSEMBLY Once all ten screws are removed you can start assembling the new parts First install the Front Brace Part 7 and use 4 X M3x8mm Flat Din screws Part 3 shown in Figure 5 5 Figure 5 5 Front Brace ...

Page 42: ...side Each side needs 1X M3x8mm 2X M3x12mm and 2X M3xmm screws In this manual only the left side bracket assembly will be described see Figure 5 6 Figure 5 6 Bracket Assembly The last step is to place the rubber feeds two on each side Make sure they are centered with the holes provided see Figure 5 7 Figure 5 7 Rubber Feeds Figure 5 8 shows the fully assembled unit ...

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