GRASS VALLEY zodiak, Installation And Service Manual

Page 1: ...Zodiak DIGITAL PRODUCTION SWITCHER Installation and Service Manual SOFTWARE VERSION 4 0 071812506 NOVEMBER 2004 ...

Page 2: ...abase Solutions to problems and troubleshooting efforts can be found by searching our Frequently Asked Questions FAQ database Software Downloads Software updates drivers and patches can be down loaded Region Voice Fax Address Web Site North America 800 547 8949 Support 530 478 4148 Sales 530 478 3347 Support 530 478 3181 Grass Valley P O Box 599000 Nevada City CA 95959 7900 USA www thomsongrassval...

Page 3: ...s A Warning 17 FCC Emission Limits 18 Certification and Compliance 18 Section 1 System Overview 19 Introduction 19 Features 19 2 5 M E System Standard Features 19 3 M E System Standard Features 20 Zodiak System Options 21 External Interfaces Supported 21 System Components 22 Control Surface 22 Main Panel 23 Menu Panel 25 Panel Options 25 Remote Aux Panels 25 Video Processor Frame 26 Video Processo...

Page 4: ...e Mounting Brackets 52 Adaptable Mounting Bracket 53 Adjustable Console Bracket Option or Articulated Arm 53 Flush Mount Kit Option 55 Cabling and Pinouts 58 Zodiak System Control via PC 59 PC Requirements 59 Hardware Installation 59 Software Installation 59 Configuration 59 Do Not Use Large Fonts with Menu on PC 60 Operation 60 Menu on PC Knobs 61 Video Processor Frame Installation 62 Power Suppl...

Page 5: ...irmation 98 Setting 32 Crosspoint Remote Aux Panel IP Address 99 Default IP Addresses 99 Setting the IP Address 99 Restoring the Default IP Address 101 Software Installation 102 Software Options 102 NetCentral Option 102 Hardware Reset Procedures 104 Main Panel and Menu Panel Reset 104 Video Processor Frame Reset 105 Engineering Setups 105 Source Definition 105 Source Types 107 Tally Outputs 108 N...

Page 6: ...sspoint Switch Board 138 M E Switch Board 138 Control Panel Processor Board 140 Power Supply Replacement 141 Fuse Replacement 142 Button LED Replacement 142 Button Labeling 143 Specifications 143 Button Label Replacement 144 Menu Panel Maintenance 146 Cleaning 146 Video Processor Frame Maintenance 146 Air Filter Cleaning 146 Removing and Replacing Modules 147 Field Upgrading of Modules 147 M E Mod...

Page 7: ...to Zodiak Component 184 No DC Power to Control Surface Component 185 No DC Power to Frame 185 No DC Power to Frame Component 187 Control Surface Troubleshooting 187 Main Panel Troubleshooting 187 Basic Functionality Checks 187 Main Panel Diagnostics 193 Lever Arm and Joystick Calibration 198 24 Crosspoint Remote Aux Panel Troubleshooting 203 Diagnostic Tests 203 Using the Test Mode Switches 204 Te...

Page 8: ...d Replaceable Units 231 Introduction 231 Field Replaceable Units 231 Critical Spares Kit List 233 Appendix C External Interfaces 235 Introduction 235 General External Device Interfacing 236 Device E MEM Level Assignment 238 VTR Configuration 239 Digital Disk Recorder Configuration 242 GPI Outputs 245 Configuration 245 PBus GPI Menu 246 GPI Out E MEM Level 246 GPI Inputs 247 Suite Prefs GPI In Sett...

Page 9: ...uirements 274 Control Interface Cabling 274 Video Cabling 274 Zodiak Required Settings 275 Krystal Required Settings 275 Source Number Mapping 276 Configuration 276 Peripheral Bus II 277 Zodiak System Peripheral Bus II Configuration and Operation 277 Zodiak Control Interface Cabling 277 E MEM Level Groups 277 Define Peripheral Bus II Device 278 Krystal and GVeous Peripheral Bus II Control 282 Conf...

Page 10: ...10 Zodiak Installation and Service Manual Contents ...

Page 11: ...diak Digital Production switcher and describes operating procedures This manual can be used while learning about Zodiak and for enhancing your basic knowledge of the system The Zodiak Installation and Service Manual contains information about installing configuring and maintaining the system The Zodiak Release Notes contain information about new features and system enhancements for a specific soft...

Page 12: ...12 Zodiak Installation and Service Manual Preface ...

Page 13: ...d to do so Safety Terms and Symbols Terms in This Manual Safety related statements may appear in this manual in the following form WARNING Warning statements identify conditions or practices that may result in per sonal injury or loss of life CAUTION Caution statements identify conditions or practices that may result in damage to equipment or other property or which may cause equipment crucial to ...

Page 14: ... or circuitry when power is present Indicates that dangerous high voltage is present within the equipment enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock Indicates that user operator or service technician should refer to product manual s for important operating mainte nance or service instructions This is a prompt to note fuse rating when replacing fuse s The f...

Page 15: ...d Disconnect both power supply cords prior to servicing Double pole neutral fusing Disconnect mains power prior to servicing Use proper lift points Do not use door latches to lift or move equipment Avoid mechanical hazards Allow all rotating devices to come to a stop before servicing Cautions The following caution statements identify conditions or practices that can result in damage to equipment o...

Page 16: ...cords Power cords for this equipment if provided meet all North American electrical codes Operation of this equipment at voltages exceeding 130 VAC requires power supply cords which comply with NEMA configurations International power cords if provided have the approval of the country of use Use correct replacement battery This product may contain batteries To reduce the risk of explosion check pol...

Page 17: ...be required to correct the interference at his own expense Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Grass Valley Group can affect emission compliance and could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Canadian EMC Notice of Compliance This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Reg...

Page 18: ... product complies with Class A E4 environment In a domestic envi ronment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures This product has been evaluated and meets the following Safety Certifica tion Standards Category Standard Designed tested for compliance with Safety ANSI UL60950 Safety of Information Technology Equipment including Elect...

Page 19: ...addition of a M E module and power supply to the Video Processor frame and keycap changes to the Main panel Reduced frame processor size 7 RU and power consumption along with a smaller panel sized to replace older analog Grass Valley Group switchers make this switcher system an ideal replace ment or addition to any existing or new facility Features 2 5 M E System Standard Features The standard fea...

Page 20: ...ction keyer 100 frame Still Store Redundant power supplies for the Main panel and Video Processor frame Four optional Transform Engines internal DPMs each on M E 1 and M E 2 Hot swapable Video Processor frame modules including frame power supplies Touch screen Menu Display and CD ROM internal to the Menu panel external USB powered Zip drive and two Floppy drives one in the Main panel and one in th...

Page 21: ...on any full function keyer Net Central II SNMP Agent Spare Video Processor frame power supply Four Transform Engines internal DPMs each for M E 1 M E 2 and M E 3 3 M E only 24 and 32 Crosspoint Remote Aux panels and Menu Panel Flush Mount and Adjustable Console Bracket mounting kits External Interfaces Supported All Zodiak systems have the following control interfaces Ethernet Facility LAN connect...

Page 22: ...acro 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Shift Shift Shift Key 1 Key 2 Key 3 Key 4 Utility Macro Key 1 Mix Key 4 Mix Key 3 Mix Key 2 Mix Trans Rate 0 Enter Effect Dis 1 2 3 Bank 1 Seq 4 5 6 Bank 0 7 8 9 Run Lock Learn Bank Undo Key 1 Lin Key Video Key Matte Fill Int DPM Key 2 Lum Key Freeze Key Freeze Fill Ext DPM Key 3 Chr Key Split Inhibit Mask Key Invert Key 4 Preset Pat...

Page 23: ... arm control of two full function mix effects and one PGM PST with three simple Downstream Keyers DSKs Figure 2 Zodiak Main Panel 2 5 and 3 M E Connectors to the Zodiak Video Processor frame and to other components of the Zodiak Control Surface are located on the rear of the Main panel The Main panel provides power to the separate Menu panel 8126_00_01_r0 PVW AUX Bus E MEM Subpanels 3 M E 1 Master...

Page 24: ...cessed by lifting the top of the Main panel Figure 3 Figure 3 Main Panel Inside View Main Power Supply M E Switch Board Redundant Power Supply Crosspoint Switch Board Floppy Disk Drive RT Panel Reset Button Main Panel Reset Menu Reset Button Master Reset Button Boot Dial Switch 0 Control Panel Processor Board 8096_00_07_r3 0 1 2 3 456 7 8 9 ...

Page 25: ...the standard adjustable console mounting bracket or an optional flush mount kit that allows for rack mounting or mounting into a console cutout Figure 4 Menu Panel Front View Connectors to the Zodiak Main panel Video Processor frame an external Zip drive and other devices are located on the bottom of the Menu panel Panel Options Remote Aux Panels Remote Aux panels provide control of selected Zodia...

Page 26: ...The standard 2 5 M E Zodiak Processor frame includes the following Floppy disk drive Control Processor Still Store DSK module M E module M E 1 and M E 2 Input Crosspoint Sync Generator module Two Video Processor frame power supplies and Air filter and Fan module The standard 3 M E Zodiak Processor frame includes the same modules as the 2 5 M E system in addition to the following M E module M E 3 a...

Page 27: ...odule s for which a separate supply circuit is not available can be connected to an uninterrupted power supply UPS Video Processor Frame Options Transform Engine Option The Zodiak Transform Engine option available per keyer provides the fol lowing internal DPM capability 2 D effects in 3 D space with perspective Page turn Border outline and extrude effects Independent drop shadow Glow and defocus ...

Page 28: ...keyer this facility also utilizes an external DPM system configured for Effects Send Figure 6 Basic Facility Configuration Example Program Monitor Preview Monitor Other Monitors Program Out Master Control Transmitter Video Key Effects Send Cam 1 Cam 2 Cam 3 Video Key Effects Return Synchronous Serial CPL Reference Black Aux Bus Outputs 8096_00_18_r4 Zodiak Main Control Surface Zodiak Control Monit...

Page 29: ...e entering the video processing circuitry Video processing is available for each separate M E background Key and Utility bus providing built in solarization posterization and mosaic effects In addition contrast bright ness and hue can be adjusted on a bus by bus basis Each full M E has four full function keyers with optional internal Trans form Engine effects Each keyer has access to its own simpl...

Page 30: ...4 Key A Video B Video Utility Video M E 2 Inputs Key 1 Video Key 1 Key Key 2 Video Key 2 Key Key 3 Video Key 3 Key Key 4 Video Key 4 Key A Video B Video Utility Video Deserializer and Reclock Serializer Delay1 Video or Key Signals Video Processor Transform Engines Mixer Key Wipe Gen 4 Simple Complex Wipe Gen Program Program Preview Preview Key 1 Video Key 1 Key Key 2 Video Key 2 Key Key 3 Video Ke...

Page 31: ... Generator Stillstore 2 Stillstore 3 Stillstore 4 Program A Program B PGM PST DSK Mixer Bkg 1 Bkg 2 Single Mix Effect 3 M E Switchers only M E 3 Outputs M E 3 Inputs Key 1 Video Key 1 Key Key 2 Video Key 2 Key Key 3 Video Key 3 Key Key 4 Video Key 4 Key A Video B Video Utility Video Key 1 Video Key 1 Key Key 2 Video Key 2 Key Key 3 Video Key 3 Key Key 4 Video Key 4 Key Key 1 Video Key 1 Key Key 2 ...

Page 32: ...9 Zodiak System Control Menu LAN USB Optional Keyboard Optional Mouse Menu Panel Zip Drive Optional Future Satellite Panels 1 2 NOTE Main Panel Menu LAN Panel LAN 10Base T or 100Base T Ethernnet Main Panel Point to Point Serial RS 422 Serial Async 8096_00_19_r3 Main Control Surface Floppy Drive Control Panel Processor System Processor Button Knob Control Serial Touch Screen Control Serial 8 GPI In...

Page 33: ...ns and safety and power require ments covered in this section System Survey Check all parts received against the packing list enclosed with your ship ment and examine the equipment for any shipping damage Immediately report any missing or damaged items to the carrier and to your Grass Valley Group Service Representative Line Voltage Zodiak components utilize autoranging power supplies which accomm...

Page 34: ...acitors to discharge before working on the system CAUTION To avoid static damage to sensitive electronic devices protect the Zodiak system from static discharge Avoid handling frame modules in a high static environment Use a grounding strap when handling modules and touch the frame before you remove any modules Installation Tasks After completing the Pre Installation procedures the recommended ins...

Page 35: ... 22 23 Shift Shift Shift Key 1 Key 2 Key 3 Key 4 Utility Macro Key 1 Mix Key 4 Mix Key 3 Mix Key 2 Mix Trans Rate 0 Enter Effect Dis 1 2 3 Bank 1 Seq 4 5 6 Bank 0 7 8 9 Run Lock Learn Bank Undo Key 1 Lin Key Video Key Matte Fill Int DPM Key 2 Lum Key Freeze Key Freeze Fill Ext DPM Key 3 Chr Key Split Inhibit Mask Key Invert Key 4 Preset Pattrn Key Over Force Mask Show Key B0 001 OPEN B0 001 OPEN M...

Page 36: ...nk 0 7 8 9 Run Lock Learn Bank Undo Key 1 Lin Key Video Key Matte Fill Int DPM Key 2 Lum Key Freeze Key Freeze Fill Ext DPM Key 3 Chr Key Split Inhibit Mask Key Invert Key 4 Preset Pattrn Key Over Force Mask Show Key B0 001 OPEN B0 001 OPEN M E 2 M E 2 M E 2 Delay 032 On On On Effects Send Uncal On Key 1 Key 2 Key 3 Key 4 Key Prior Bkgd DSK Link Mix Wipe User Trans Trans PVW Cut Auto Trans Preset ...

Page 37: ...for both flush mount and surface mount installations Figure 14 through Figure 16 provide panel dimensions and connector layout Figure 13 Main Panel Mounting Options Front Left View WARNING The Main panel lid is held in the open position by two gas shock assem blies The ability of these devices to support the lid is compromised if the installed panel tilts toward the user at an angle greater than 1...

Page 38: ... 0 Enter Effect Dis 1 2 3 Bank 1 Seq 4 5 6 Bank 0 7 8 9 Run Lock Learn Bank Undo Key 1 Mix Key 4 Mix Key 3 Mix Key 2 Mix Key 1 Lin Key Video Key Matte Fill Int DPM Key 2 Lum Key Freeze Key Freeze Fill Ext DPM Key 3 Chr Key Split Inhibit Mask Key Invert Key 4 Preset Pattrn Key Over Force Mask Show Key Key 1 Mix Key 4 Mix Key 3 Mix Key 2 Mix Key 1 Lin Key Video Key Matte Fill Int DPM Key 2 Lum Key F...

Page 39: ...nd Com 1 on the Main panel is provided with the system Any cables required for GPI control must be provided by the customer Table 1 provides pinouts for the Main panel console ports and the GPI con nector pinouts are given in Table 2 1 This cable must be connected to Com 3 on the Menu panel and Com 1 on the Main Panel or it will not work Table 1 Main Panel COM1 and COM2 Ports Console Ports RS 232 ...

Page 40: ...ce the keycaps and the M E 3 keycap legend on the Main panel See Module Insertion on page 66 and Module Removal on page 66 to install the Mix Effects M E 3 module See Power Supply Installation on page 65 to install the redundant power supply Table 2 Main Panel GPI Inputs and Outputs GPI Pin Function Pin Function 1 Chassis GND 14 IN 1B 2 IN 1A 15 Chassis GND 3 IN 2A 16 IN 2B 4 Chassis GND 17 IN 3B ...

Page 41: ... replaced The M E 3 Key Bus Delegate Transi tion and Keyers subpanels with multiple button replacements are illus trated in detail You may also use the other M E subpanels as a guide To replace the small buttons 1 Turn off the Main panel power see Figure 3 on page 24 2 Using your fingers or adjustable jaw pliers pull the button straight up and out of the switch Figure 17 Note To prevent scratching...

Page 42: ...ey 3 Mix Key 2 Mix Key 1 Lin Key Video Key Matte Fill Int DPM Key 2 Lum Key Freeze Key Freeze Fill Ext DPM Key 3 Chr Key Key Split Inhibit Mask Key Invert Key 4 Preset Patter Key Prior Force Mask Show Key Key 1 M E 1 X Key Source Locate Key 2 M E 2 Y Key Wipe Size Key 3 M E 3 Z Box Mask Rotate Key 4 Ext DPM Center Pri Wipe Menu DSK 1 DSK 2 DSK 3 DSK 1 Cut DSK 2 Cut DSK 3 Cut DSK 1 Mix DSK 2 Mix DS...

Page 43: ...mory Subpanel M E 3 White PGM PST M E 3 Transition Subpanel Key 1 White DSK 1 Key 2 Green DSK 2 Key 3 Blue DSK 3 Key 4 Orange Blank Key Prior White Blank DSK Link White Blank Wipe White Blank User Trans White Blank Key 1 Mix White DSK 1 Mix Key 2 Mix Green DSK 2 Mix Key 3 Mix Blue DSK 3 Mix Key 4 Mix Orange Blank M E 3 Keyers Subpanel Key 1 White DSK 1 Key 2 Green DSK 2 Key 3 Blue DSK 3 Key 4 Oran...

Page 44: ... base out of the lens 3 Extract any existing film label from inside of the lens If the parts are wedged inside use sticky tape to remove them Avoid using sharp tools that can scratch the lens material 4 Insert the new film label and replace the lens on the base Orient the label so the notches in the base are located on the front and back 5 Re insert the keycap so the base notches are on the front ...

Page 45: ...te is found on the copyright page at the front of this manual 24 Crosspoint Remote Aux Panels These panels are designed to select 48 external sources 24 unshifted and 24 shifted Thirty two 24 Crosspoint Remote Aux panels can be daisy chained on a single serial control port on the Zodiak Video Processor frame Three panel configurations are available identified by the number of rack units RUs each o...

Page 46: ... 6 5 4 2 3 1 24 24 23 23 22 22 11 11 21 21 20 20 19 19 18 18 17 17 16 16 15 15 13 13 12 12 14 14 Pst Pst Pgm Pgm 3 M E M E 2 M E M E 1 M E M E Shift Shift 0619_04_67_r1 REMOTE AUX PANEL REMOTE AUX PANEL 10 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 2 3 1 24 24 23 23 22 22 11 11 21 21 20 20 19 19 18 18 17 17 16 16 15 15 13 13 12 12 14 14 Pst Pst Pgm Pgm 3 M E M E 2 M E M E 1 M E M E Shift Shift 3A 3A Aux Aux 2A 2A Aux Aux 1A ...

Page 47: ... daisy chain cannot exceed 1000 ft 320 M Allow enough cable to reach each control panel connector plus about 3 ft approximately 1 m extra Joystick Override A user fabricated cable external switch and a 9 pin D connector are required to implement camera joystick override Use shielded cable and connect the shield to the metal connector shell when fabricating the joystick override cable Refer to Figu...

Page 48: ...e equipment rack Verify that the power supply cord reaches the 24 Crosspoint Remote Aux Control panel and the AC source Figure 26 KAL 24AUX Power Supply Table 5 Cable Polarity Panel Connector D Connector Pins Factory Supplied Cable Plus 3 and 7 Red Minus 2 and 8 Black Shield 9 Shield 0619_04_66_r0 To Pin 9 of D Connector SHIELD To Pins 2 and 8 of D Connector To Pins 3 and 7 of D Connector To Next ...

Page 49: ... AC power Camera Joystick Override and LAN Figure 29 Figure 29 KAL 32AUX1 1 RU Rear View Note The rear panel layout is the same for both KAL 32AUX panels AC Power The 32 Crosspoint Remote Aux panels have internal power supplies which connect directly to facility AC power by supplied line cords KALYPSO REMOTE AUX PANEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 M E 1 M E 2 M E 3 Pgm Pst Hold 17 18 19 2...

Page 50: ...ton Mapping Remote Panel in the Zodiak Menu application Refer to Remote Aux Panel Configura tion on page 115 Figure 30 KAL 32AUX Joystick Override Connector Cable Wiring LAN The 32 Crosspoint Remote Aux panels employ Ethernet network con figuration Refer to Ethernet Switches and Hubs on page 74 for informa tion on system topography Each 32 Crosspoint Remote Aux panel must have a unique IP address ...

Page 51: ... side of the panel see Figure 31 When mounting the panel be sure to leave either the top or left side slots unobstructed for proper air intake The right side of the panel requires clearance for the fan exhaust and access to the CD ROM Cable Connections Ports located on the rear of the Menu panel Figure 32 on page 52 provide connections to the Zodiak Main panel Video Processor frame an external Zip...

Page 52: ...re the bracket angle The adjustable console bracket has a friction lock mechanism to allow the user to tilt the Menu panel to the desired horizontal position CAUTION When using either console mounting bracket be sure to open the Main panel lid and check for sufficient clearance between the Menu panel and the Main panel components Without sufficient clearance the lever arm or joystick could damage ...

Page 53: ...aptable Console Brackets Attach the adaptable bracket to the desired location as shown in Figure 35 with one of the five sets of screw hole pairs Figure 32 on page 52 The right side of the panel requires clearance for the fan exhaust and access to the CD ROM Adjustable Console Bracket Option or Articulated Arm A four hole pattern on the back of the panel Figure 32 on page 52 allows connection to a...

Page 54: ...l Mounting Brackets 2 06 in 52 mm 10 36 in 263 mm Bottom Mounts 6 57 in 167 mm 2 x 0 25 in 6 35 mm diameter Bottom Left Side Right Side Mounting Bracket 4 20 in 107 mm 3 96 in 101 mm 1 00 in 25 mm Upper back Lower back CD ROM Drawer Top Mount Mounting Bracket Hole Sizes and Spacing 8096_00_15_r0 Exhaust Fan ...

Page 55: ...onnects to one of the two USB ports on the Menu panel and receives its power through this cable The Menu panel normally receives its DC power from the Main panel via a 10 ft 3 m power cable If a longer distance between the Main panel and Menu panel is required the Menu panel can be powered by a separate power supply option Clearance for the exhaust fan on the right side of the panel and the inter ...

Page 56: ...th two mounting brackets as shown in Figure 37 Four 10 screws and eight nuts are included for attaching the Flush Mount assembly to the Menu panel Figure 37 Attaching Flush Mount Bezel to Menu Panel Mounting Brackets x2 x2 x4 Top Bottom Right Side Exhaust Fan CD ROM Drive not used 8096_03_04_r2 Menu Panel Cabling Including External CD ROM x4 ...

Page 57: ...are given in Figure 39 CAUTION Console thickness should not be less than 0 5 in 13 mm for proper support of the Menu panel Figure 38 Menu Panel Console Installation No Bezel Figure 39 Menu Panel Console Cutout Dimensions No Bezel Bottom Right Side x2 Top x4 x2 x4 8218_00_07_r0 Console thickness 1 25 in 32 mm maximum 0 5 in 13 mm minimum Exhaust Fan Menu Panel Cabling Including External CD ROM CD R...

Page 58: ...d with the system This cable activates the Menu panel reset button located inside the Main panel Table 6 provides pinouts for the Menu panel console ports Table 6 Menu Panel Console Ports Console Ports RS 232 Pin Menu Proc COM 3 Menu Proc COM 4 1 DSD DSD 2 RXD RXD 3 TXD TXD 4 DTR DTR 5 Chassis GND Chassis GND 6 DSR DSR 7 RTS RTS 8 CTS CTS 9 Menu Reset1 1 Open circuit or Mark 5 to 15 volts is run S...

Page 59: ...ce Pack 4 or higher Windows 2000 or Windows XP The PC must also support 10Base T or 100Base T Ethernet Hardware Installation Connect a Category 5 Ethernet cable from the PC to the Zodiak network via a properly configured network switch Software Installation Note The PC must be rebooted to complete the installation Close all open applica tions before doing the install 1 Insert the Zodiak Software C...

Page 60: ...d For Windows NT the Font Size setting is in the Display Control Panel Set tings tab no Advanced subdialog You can use a search of use larger or smaller display fonts to locate the appropriate instructions in Windows Help Operation Once configured any changes made on the Zodiak Menu running on the PC will affect the Zodiak system it is communicating with This means control can originate from the Z...

Page 61: ...touch the Menu on PC Knobs button to display the controls Figure 40 Figure 40 Menu on PC Knob Controls Clicking on the clockwise and counterclockwise arrows changes the asso ciated knob value On some parameters the Delta Click slider control can change how much the knob value changes per click Other parameters like menu item selections are not affected by the delta control ...

Page 62: ...tem consisting of a fan plenum mounted in the right section of the frame and an air filter in the left section Cooling air is drawn in at the left side of the frame through the filter and modules then expelled at the right of the fan plenum unit Figure 41 Video Processor Frame Rack Installation 17 in 432 mm 12 25 in 311 mm 22 13 in 562 mm Air Intake 19 in 483 mm 8096_00_12_r2 Air Exhaust Frame sup...

Page 63: ...n in place and closed during normal system oper ation to maintain maximum cooling efficiency Figure 42 Video Processor Frame Front View 8096_00_16_r2 ON OFF Control Processor DSK Still Store Slot 1 M E M E 1 2 Slot 2 Fan Module Floppy Drive M E M E 3 Slot 3 Input Crosspoint Sync Generator Slot 4 Power Supply Slots 3 Air Filter Air Filter Handle Fan 4 on Module P S Slot 2 P S Slot 1 P S Slot 3 P S ...

Page 64: ...s Aux Outputs Aux Outputs Aux Outputs PGM PGM PVW PVW M E 2 M E 2 M E 1 M E 1 Power Supply 1 Power Supply 1 AC AC Power Supply 2 Power Supply 2 AC AC Power Supply 3 Power Supply 3 AC AC Analog Analog Reference In Reference In 64 64 63 62 62 61 61 60 60 59 59 58 58 57 57 56 55 55 54 54 53 53 52 52 51 51 50 50 49 49 48 48 47 47 46 46 45 45 44 44 43 43 42 42 41 41 40 40 39 39 38 38 37 37 36 36 35 35 ...

Page 65: ...le Figure 44 Video Processor Frame Power Supplies Front View Video Processor Frame Options Video Processor frame options include a 2 5 M E to 3 M E upgrade kit a redundant power supply and a KlipCache 2 5 M E to 3 M E Upgrade Kit Upgrading a 2 5 M E to 3 M E involves the addition of a Mix Effects M E 3 module and power supply to the Video Processor frame and changing keycaps on the Main panel No r...

Page 66: ...tact with the modules above or below Ensure that you are inserting a module in an appropriate slot see Table 7 before applying pressure to seat the module The correct location of each module is indicated on the frame door by module name and each module is keyed to prevent installation in the wrong location For a module to be successfully inserted in any given slot the keyholes on the module must m...

Page 67: ...lace with the new DIMM provided CAUTION The Still Store DIMM requires a special access mode Installing DIMM dif ferent from those supplied with the option will render the Still Store inoper able 4 Replace the Control Processor module in the frame 5 Reset the Control Processor frame The extra memory becomes accessible when 3 0 or later software is installed and the KlipCache feature is authorized A...

Page 68: ...e 8 Video Processor Frame GPI Inputs and Outputs GPI Pin Function Pin Function 1 Chassis GND 20 IN 1B 2 IN 1A 21 IN 2B 3 IN 2A 22 IN 3B 4 IN 3A 23 IN 4B 5 IN 4A 24 Chassis GND 6 IN 5B 25 IN 5A 7 IN 6B 26 IN 6A 8 IN 7B 27 IN 7A 9 IN 8B 28 IN 8A 10 Chassis GND 29 OUT 1B 11 OUT 1A 30 OUT 2B 12 OUT 2A 31 OUT 3B 13 OUT 3A 32 OUT 4B 14 OUT 4A 33 Chassis GND 15 OUT 5B 34 OUT 5A 16 OUT 6B 35 OUT 6A 17 OUT...

Page 69: ...e Tally Port Tally Port Pin Function Pin Function 1 Tally 1 20 Tally 20 2 Tally 2 21 Tally 21 3 Tally 3 22 Tally 22 4 Tally 4 23 Tally 23 5 Tally 5 24 Tally 24 6 Tally 6 25 Tally 25 7 Tally 7 26 Tally 26 8 Tally 8 27 Tally 27 9 Tally 9 28 Tally 28 10 Tally 10 29 Tally 29 11 Tally 11 30 Tally 30 12 Tally 12 31 Tally 31 13 Tally 13 32 Tally 32 14 Tally 14 33 Reserved 15 Tally 15 34 Reserved 16 Tally...

Page 70: ...w Main Panel Rear View Zip Drive Frame Rear View Frame AC In GPI Link LED SAT Panel 1 Unused SAT Panel 2 Unused COM 2 Cross Over Button COM 1 COM 3 USB External CD ROM Drive Option Mouse DC In Menu Power USB with DC Power 115V 230V PS 1 PS 2 PS 3 Keyboard Reset Button LAN LAN Cross Over Button GPI Tally Diag Serial 1 Power Supply 1 AC Power Supply 2 AC Power Supply 3 AC Serial 2 Serial 3 Serial 4 ...

Page 71: ... supplied cables for a 2 5 M E frame Main Panel to Menu Panel DC Power 8 pin DIN male to male 10 ft 3 m 1 Menu Panel to ZIP 250 USB USB A to B cable 6 ft 1 8 m 1 Menu Panel to Main Panel 9 pin D male to female serial 10 ft 3 m 1 Panel LAN Menu LAN Category 5 100 Base T 100 ft 30 m 2 Menu LAN USB Optional Keyboard Optional Mouse Menu Panel Zip Drive Optional Future Satellite Panels 1 2 NOTE Main Pa...

Page 72: ... Menu and Main panel Pressing the Cross Over button will either swap or answer the polarity of the TX and RX pairs Although the cables and Cross Over buttons for each system have been set up for proper polarity at the factory changes to the button position can occur during handling or installation The button itself will not indicate what state the polarity is in Correct polarity can only be determ...

Page 73: ...atively affecting Zodiak system operation Refer to Table 13 on page 73 for Ethernet specifications For a complete explanation of networking requirements refer to Network Configuration on page 82 Note All Ethernet components must be supplied by the customer Table 13 Ethernet Specifications Cables1 1 The system will work at 10Base T with reduced performance 100Base T components are highly recommende...

Page 74: ...d connect the hub to the switch via the Uplink port or through a peer to peer crossover cable Reserve a port on Zodiak s Ethernet switch if you will be utilizing a hub or switch Note The number and type of components in your Zodiak system determines the size of the switch number of ports required Refer to the following examples of system topography and the accompanying worksheet to determine the n...

Page 75: ...rnet Devices Facility Internet 1 x PC with Still Store Graphics 1 x PC running Zodiak Menu application 1 x Total Number of Ports Required Facility Intranet PC with Still Store Graphics 8096_00_21_r3 Real Time Processor Main Panel 10BaseT Facility LAN 100BaseT Facility LAN 10 100BaseT Facility Intranet 32 XPT Remote Aux Panel Option 32 XPT Remote Aux Panel Option 32 XPT Remote Aux Panel Option 32 X...

Page 76: ...deo Processor frame are numbered 1 through 64 Each receives a 270 MHz serial digital video signal All video inputs are software configurable and each input can be mapped to any Zodiak panel source select button For correct operation of the autotimer circuits inputs should arrive at the switcher 10 microsec onds of the reference input Outputs The Zodiak frame provides dedicated program and preview ...

Page 77: ...ough the switcher is expressed as the Nominal Switcher Delay A µs Inputs that reach the switcher at the latest point in the autotiming window B µs will have a total delay that equals the length of switcher processing This value is expressed as the Minimum Switcher Delay C µs Inputs that reach the switcher at the earliest point in the autotiming window will have a total delay equal to the Nominal S...

Page 78: ...ssigned to a source when source definitions are defined in the Eng Setup Sources menu during initial system configuration The nominal rating specification for each relay is 2 A 30 V Currently the tally output numbers follow the corresponding source numbers defined in Eng Setup The first 32 sources defined will therefore be assigned to the corresponding 32 tally relays Refer to Direct Source Def in...

Page 79: ...otes for information specific to your current software version Basic Configuration Steps 1 Power Up on page 80 2 Network Configuration on page 82 3 Setting IP Addresses on page 84 if required 4 Software Installation on page 102 if required 5 Hardware Reset Procedures on page 104 6 Engineering Setups on page 105 7 Daily Setups on page 134 8 Other Configuration Settings on page 135 9 Panel Adjustmen...

Page 80: ... Processor frame to On Figure 51 Figure 51 Video Processor Frame Front Power Switch Door Open CAUTION The front door of the Zodiak Video Processor frame must remain closed during normal system operation for proper cooling airflow 2 Set the power switches in the Main panel tub to On Figure 52 Figure 52 Main Panel Power Switches ON OFF Video Processor Frame Power Switch 8125_01_02_r0 Main Power Supp...

Page 81: ... on and off air while the rest of the system initializes The Menu panel system is the last item to initialize after system power up The first screen displays the Grass Valley Group logo and the menu software version and then the entire system is fully operational Systems display their software versions on the Versions menu Touch the Status Diags button in the Home menu refer to Figure 53 Note If a...

Page 82: ...ther devices in your facility if required A standalone Zodiak network with default IP addresses is illustrated in Figure 54 In this configuration both the Main panel and the Menu panel are connected directly to the Video Processor frame each on a separate LAN The IP addresses given are the default IP addresses set at the factory The two networks Panel LAN and Menu LAN use the Video Processor frame...

Page 83: ... Menu panel on the Menu LAN to communicate with the external gateway device This allows information packets not destined for the Panel or Menu LAN to be forwarded for further routing The IP address of the external Gateway device must be configured from an external source usually by a Network Administrator The default Gateway IP addresses for the Video Processor frame and Menu panel have been set a...

Page 84: ...the factory have been chosen to make Zodiak configuration easy Numbers were chosen to work with other Grass Valley Group devices in a default standalone network configuration Table 15 Default IP Addresses Device IP Address Address Set Viewed In Video Processor Frame IP Address 192 168 54 18 Menu or Facility LAN Web browser IP Address 192 168 55 18 Panel LAN Gateway IP 192 168 54 1 External Gateway...

Page 85: ...e any changes are made Fundamental IP Routing Concept In summary there are two devices situated on either side of the Video Pro cessor frame the Main panel sometimes referred to as the Real Time or RT panel and the Menu panel If you change the host IP address of one end node then you must update the other end node s IP address table so that it knows how to reach the node you just changed For examp...

Page 86: ...ich are updated dynamically when devices are restarted Before starting any IP address changes determine the required IP addresses for each Zodiak device including the Gateway values from Con necting to an Existing Network on page 83 or with your system adminis trator Write these values down for reference You will need to know each device s values for setting the IP addresses Follow the instruction...

Page 87: ... will need to know the current IP address of the Main panel available as described in the instructions below 1 In the Zodiak Home menu touch the Eng Setup button 2 Touch System at the bottom of the screen 3 Touch the Config button in the System pane on the left to bring up the current IP addresses of the Video Processor frame Frame IP and the Main panel RT Panel IP displayed in the Hardware pane F...

Page 88: ...right banner but this is not necessary 7 In the web browser Address line type the IP address of the Main panel given in the RT Panel IP field in the Config Menu Hardware pane as shown below and hit Return 192 168 55 8 This should bring up the Main Panel Message Log page shown in Figure 57 8 From the Main Panel Message Log page select the Main Panel Network Addresses link on the left to bring up th...

Page 89: ... allows the Video Processor frame to act as the gateway between the Main panel and the Menu panel 12 In the Frame IP Address field enter the correct IP address of the Video Processor frame on the Panel LAN This value does not change the actual Video Processor frame IP address It informs the Main panel of the target IP address of the frame for proper communication 13 In the Menu IP Address field en...

Page 90: ... Reset button to place the Main panel in a configuration mode The panel will take about a minute to change to the other mode 3 Close the panel and locate the E MEM subpanels in M E 1 and M E 2 Figure 60 The E MEM subpanel readout display in M E 1 will indicate the message Main Menu Select to show that the panel is now in a calibration mode not shown The M E 2 E MEM display will show the configu ra...

Page 91: ... corner of the Main panel Figure 60 This is the currently assigned IP Address of the Main panel on the Panel LAN 6 To change this value use the Master E MEM keypad Figure 62 to enter the desired address You can use the Reverse button to backspace if you make a mistake or scroll with Next Run button through the rest of the IP address selections until you reach MAIN_PNL_IP again Undo Learn Lock Bank...

Page 92: ...sk should always remain at 255 255 255 0 unless you are instructed otherwise by your system administrator 11 Press Next Run button to go to the GATEWAY entry The Gateway should match the Video Processor frame IP address you have entered in Step 8 The Video Processor frame acts as the gateway between the Main and Menu panels 12 Scroll through and confirm the values you have entered Press the Save 8...

Page 93: ...current IP addresses of the Video Processor frame Frame IP and the Main panel RT Panel IP displayed in the Hardware pane Figure 56 on page 87 4 Note the value of the Frame IP for the next steps To set the Video Processor frame and associated IP addresses with a web browser do the following 1 Connect a mouse and keyboard to the Menu panel if they are not already connected as described in Zodiak Con...

Page 94: ...Addresses link on the left of the screen to bring up the Frame NetworkAddresses configuration screen with the current IP addresses Figure 64 Figure 64 Zodiak Web Access Frame Network Addresses Page 5 In the Facility LAN section in the IP Address field enter the desired IP address for the Video Processor frame on the Menu Facility LAN ...

Page 95: ... floppy disk to restore the default IP addresses See Section 5 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 10 After you have confirmed and recorded the new IP addresses press the Save New Settings button 11 Reset the frame by pushing the Video Processor frame Reset button on the front of the Control Processor DSK Still Store module Figure 65 Figure 65 Frame Reset Button Location Identify New IP Addresses in M...

Page 96: ... the Video Processor frame on the Menu LAN Facility LAN and touch Enter The system will show the following warning message Figure 67 after entering the Frame IP and RT Panel values Touch Continue to go on Figure 67 IP Address Warning Message 6 Touch the RT Panel data pad to bring up the numeric keypad Enter the new Main panel IP address on the Panel LAN and touch Enter Touch Continue in the warnin...

Page 97: ...Menu panel IP addresses using the standard Windows 2000 inter face You may use the touch screen to access the Windows settings but you will need to use a mouse and keyboard connected to the Menu panel for entering the IP address values To set the Menu panel addresses do the fol lowing 1 Go to the following location in Windows 2000 Start Settings Network and Dial up Connections 2 Touch the Local Ar...

Page 98: ...ommand a space then the exact device IP address expressed as X s below as follows then select Return C ping XXX XXX XXX XXX With the Zodiak Menu application running double press any of the DPOP buttons to confirm the correct menu comes up on the Menu panel Change Main panel crosspoints and see video changes If you change IP addresses and lose communication with one or more devices refer to Section...

Page 99: ...rosspoint Remote Aux panel affects its default IP addresses Earlier version panels generally shipped before November 2004 had V0 0 2a software and current version panels have V1 6 5 software The default IP addresses for these panels are listed in Table 15 on page 84 The 32 Crosspoint Remote Aux panels can also be updated in the field with software provided on CD Default IP addresses can also be re...

Page 100: ... Section 3 Configuration Figure 69 Panel Description Screen 3 Click on Panel Network APanel Network Configuration screen similar to Figure 70 will appear displaying the factory default settings Figure 70 Panel Network Screen Default Information ...

Page 101: ...remain at their defaults 5 Check the Do reset box at the bottom of the screen then click on Save New Settings The new IP addresses will be saved and the Remote Aux panel will reset You should label the panel with its IP address and keep a record of all IP addresses for future reference 6 Disconnect the PC and connect the Remote Aux panel to the Zodiak Menu LAN network 7 Repeat this procedure on al...

Page 102: ...ation procedures refer to the Release Notes shipped with the software update Software Options NetCentral Option The NetCentral III system is a suite of software modules residing on one or more centrally located computers These modules work together to monitor and report the operational status of devices broadcast equipment such as a Zodiak system or a modular frame etc using Simple Network Managem...

Page 103: ...ed on the Zodiak Software CD Install Agent on Zodiak System SNMP must be installed on the Zodiak Menu panel before the NetCentral Agent software can be installed The SNMP is available on the official Microsoft Windows OS CD provided with your system Use the CD to install SNMP Note SNMP messages originating from Grass Valley Group equipment conform to the SNMPv1 protocol IETF RFC 1157 These message...

Page 104: ...uces error messages Recycling power during a software installation necessitates a software reload followed by a proper system reset using the RT Panel Reset Main pane button The rotary Boot switch next to the Master Reset button has a 0 zero default setting which is used for normal software updates and system operation Setting the Boot switch to position 1 one allows for loading boot software in t...

Page 105: ...itch Engineering Setups Zodiak inputs and outputs are connected to the rear of the Video Processor frame These video signals need to be configured to your facility s require ments Engineering setups define Zodiak system components and describe how Zodiak is cabled into a facility Engineering setups are intended to be used and maintained by technical staff and are designed to be set once and seldom...

Page 106: ...able name that can also be associated with a Logical ID If both a Logical name and a Logical nickname are spec ified the nickname will not appear Logical nicknames only appear when the Logical ID is blank The Logical nicknames reside in Suite Prefs Source Patch A table mapping Logical IDs to Engineering IDs This makes it possible to use effects in different environments For example effects created...

Page 107: ...o edit them Source Patch can also be used to quickly swap out a defective device during a show without having to reconfigure the Engineering sources In this case Logical names seen by the production personnel would be identical for that content even though the actual device playing the material changed The source definition tells the system which physical inputs or internal signals to use when a p...

Page 108: ...nel Naming Guidelines It is not necessary to define an Engineering name Logical name and Logical nickname for every Zodiak source It is generally a good practice to create the least number of names possible This ensures consistency in the various menu displays and reduces the time needed to enter and edit the names If you can create short Engineering names that work for both the production staff a...

Page 109: ...gure 73 Figure 73 Source Definition Menu Touch the Engineering Name data pad to bring up a keypad to enter the desired name Name changes take effect immediately This name appears in the Engineering Setup menus If no Logical names are defined this name also appears on the Zodiak Main panel Local and Remote Aux panels and Menu panels Direct Source Definition To define Direct sources 1 Touch a Source...

Page 110: ...ic keypad or use a standard keyboard connected to the Menu panel 6 If desired define Clip Hi and Clip Lo values used when a fixed linear key is selected for that source with the labeled soft knobs and data pads These can be changed by selecting an adjustable linear key through the switcher controls When you are done defining a source the corresponding Description field for each source will show th...

Page 111: ... Eng Setup Outputs menu Other Aux Bus attributes such as bus to panel delegation and Aux Pair configuration are covered in menus outside of Eng Setups and will be referred to in this section Also refer to Appendix C External Interfaces at the end of this manual for a complete Aux Bus configuration example using Aux pairs Mapping Aux Bus Physical Outputs To map the Aux Bus physical outputs touch th...

Page 112: ...s menu Aux Pairs are two physical Aux Buses that have been configured to send a video and associated key signal to an external device such as a DPM usually for an effects send effect Pairing of the video and key signal to be used on the Aux bus is defined in the Sources menu as explained ear lier The Aux Pair can be defined in the Outputs menu and also be named and configured for shaping or unshap...

Page 113: ...nShaped and Auto buttons are used with the effects send function and are not active at this time In the example shown in Figure 75 Logical Aux Bus 1 has been assigned to physical Aux Bus 1 and paired with physical Aux Bus 2 This is indicated by the gray area around the two buses changing to show they are grouped The Aux Bus name also shows the pair as DPMCh1 Logical Aux 1A and DPMCh1 Logical Aux 1...

Page 114: ...ernal devices such as DDRs VTRs editors 24 Crosspoint Remote Aux panel options Tally contribution devices Krystal and GVeous DPMs GPI devices and Peripheral Bus II PBus2 devices The external interfaces for each type of device are described in detail in Appendix C External Interfaces at the end of this manual Figure 76 Eng Setup Ports Devices Menu ...

Page 115: ...anels map the Aux buses to be controlled by the delegation buttons on each panel Program joystick overrides if appropriate Identify Remote Aux Panels The Eng Setup System menu is used to identify the type of Remote Aux panel and its name and IP or Serial device address This menu is reached by touching Eng Setup System Aux Panel Add Panel Figure 77 Figure 77 Eng Setup System Menu Aux Panels 1 Touch...

Page 116: ...ith the DIP switches on the Remote Aux panel If a 32 Crosspoint panel touch the IP Address data pad Figure 78 and enter the IP address of the Remote Aux panel being configured Refer to Setting 32 Crosspoint Remote Aux Panel IP Address on page 99 for information on determining and setting IP addresses 4 Touch the Done button 5 Repeat this procedure with all the Remote Aux panels to be used with you...

Page 117: ...ping After a Remote Aux panel has been identified it will be available for button mapping The Button Mapping menu accessed by touching Daily Setups User Prefs Button Mapping is used to map the sources associated with each source selection button This menu is also used to program joystick override operation see Joystick Override For multi destination panels the Aux Deleg Mapping menu accessed by to...

Page 118: ...using the Button Mapping menu Joystick over ride selections are available at the bottom of the scrolling button mapping list 1 Select the Remote Aux panel to be programmed by touching the Remote Panels data pad and then selecting the remote Aux panel from the list Figure 80 The red Status box indicates the Remote Aux panel is not communicating with the Zodiak If communication is taking place the S...

Page 119: ...n for the joystick override contact pin to be programmed JSO1 JSO14 for a 32 Crosspoint panel JS01 JSO8 for a 24 Crosspoint panel Figure 81 Button Selection for Joystick Override 3 In the right Sources pane touch the button for the camera source associated with the camera shader wired to that contact pin 4 Repeat for all the joystick override contacts to be programmed ...

Page 120: ... configuring a tally calculation the user chooses the starting video path point called a tributary to trace back to its origin The main On Air tally video output point is Pgm Pst PGM A but Pgm Pst PGM B Pgm Pst C and Pgm Pst D are included in case these alternate programmable clean feed outputs have keys or utility buses that don t contribute to the PGM A output The On Air tally calculations are e...

Page 121: ...ally calculations Program mable clean feed allows the exclusion of video signals from the main output PGM A that appear on the other program output PGM B To include both program outputs in the tally calculation use both as calcula tion starting points to tally all the On Air sources The Bus Selection tally calculator indicates which sources are selected on a specified set of switcher buses The tal...

Page 122: ...ally calculation Methods or types Output Look Ahead and Bus Selection Zodiak has five independently running tally calculators For example the system can calculate On Air tally Look Ahead tally and M E output tallies for three M Es at the same time The first of the five tally calculators is reserved for On Air tally calculation Up to four tributaries can be included as the basis for each tally calc...

Page 123: ...ered for User 1 User 2 and User 3 The first tally calculator has a fixed name so the Calculation Name data box is grayed out and the calculation name is automatically set to On Air Since the On Air Calculator is restricted the buttons for the other methods are disabled Also the On Air system tally is always on and can not be shut off Adifferent setup is shown in Figure 83 The calculator is User de...

Page 124: ...ugh which the tributary is traced upstream to its source If a tributary has not been defined or has been cleared the data box displays The Tributaries for a given Tally Calculator must all terminate in the same M E or Aux system The Tributary data boxes when touched pop up a picker menu as shown in Figure 84 Figure 84 Tally Out Popup Menu The title to the popup pane shows the calculator identifier...

Page 125: ...pane When the popup is entered for a tributary that has no assignment the None button is shown lit If the popup is entered where there is already a tribu tary assignment the assigned output button is shown lit Pressing any button in the picker selects that output and exits the popup Pressing the None button in the source or aux picker clears the tributary setting it to and exits the popup Pressing...

Page 126: ...iguration After a tributary choice has been assigned subsequent pop ups gray out the already selected choice s This is shown in Figure 86 In this example Tributary 1 was Pgm A so in the popup for Tributary 2 Pgm A is grayed out Figure 86 TallyPopupTrib2 Menu ...

Page 127: ...is Look Ahead Aux is grayed out in the Level pane because there is no look ahead point on an aux bus Then when a Tributary data box is touched the following popup in Figure 87 appears The available point in the video chain for look ahead preview is called LAP Figure 87 Tally LAP Popup Menu ...

Page 128: ...tion of the five tally calculations and each relay in the group can be associated with a different source For example the relays could be con figured for On Air tally with the first relay tallying source 14 the second tal lying source 47 etc Combining tally calculations when configuring tally relay groups can often minimize external wiring and conserve relays For example if an aux bus feeds the re...

Page 129: ...y control Touch the Tally Calculator to be assigned to the relay group All buttons toggle on and off independently so you can select more than one calculator to be applied to the relay group The text in the buttons is formatted such that the upper line shows the Calculator Identification and the bottom line shows the Calculator Name Touch a numbered Relay button from the list and then assign a Sou...

Page 130: ...n the group respec tively to sources 1 32 33 64 65 96 or 97 128 CAUTION When a Quick Assign button is pressed it will immediately assign the relays To reassign the relays requires each button to be individually selected and reassigned one at a time The Test Relay button when toggled On causes the selected relay to flash on and off at a rate of 1 Hz as an aid in setup and troubleshooting The test f...

Page 131: ...options This code needs to be entered on the specific Zodiak system for which the code was generated to enable the options The Install Options menu has changed in appearance see Figure 90 Figure 90 Install Options Menu The Authorization Code carries with it the configuration of options you have purchased When you enter an authorization code those optional fea tures are automatically enabled in sof...

Page 132: ...ound To enter a new Auth Code 1 Touch the New Auth Code for Perm Temp data box 2 In the popup keyboard carefully enter the authorization code When the keyboard popup is dismissed the results of the new Auth Code i e the enabled options appear in the New column 3 Touch a Option Group button If the entered Auth Code is temporary you may select any of the Temp Option Groups to install the new Auth Co...

Page 133: ...ailable disk locations You may save this to the local hard drive C or a Zip disk Also saving to Zip disk is highly recommended so the configuration is available in the unlikely event that a system hard drive failure should occur In the Save Engineering Setup pane touch the File Name data pad and name the file with the alphanumeric keypad Touch the Save button to save the file to the hard drive you...

Page 134: ...ences onto disk so the system can be easily restored to a known state This can be accomplished using Zodiak Profiles not to be confused with a Profile VDR and the Daily Setups Disk menu In particular the following items will help you restore the system to a known state for troubleshooting and testing Suite Preferences Suite Profile E MEM Level Grouping Default Keyframe Video Settings and Source Me...

Page 135: ...uts of the switcher This is done in the DSK menu From the Home menu touch DSK This will bring up the DSK Clean Feed menu shown in Figure 92 Select the keys you wish to appear on the Program Out A and Program Out B signals Touch the corresponding Keyer to enable it Any combination is selectable In the example shown the Program Out A has all three downstream keyers enabled and the Program Out B has ...

Page 136: ... is aligned using a software tool provided by the display manufacturer using standard Windows 2000 procedures To calibrate the Menu panel display press My Computer Control Panel Pointer Devices Press the Calibration tab and then press the Calibrate button Follow the instructions displayed on the screen and when done touch OK Display Settings The Windows 2000 Display settings have been set to facto...

Page 137: ... manual The Safety Summary describes all of the pertinent safety issues and recommended precautions for working with the Zodiak Digital Production Switcher Main Panel Maintenance The Main panel in the Zodiak Digital Production Switcher requires no routine maintenance Cleaning If the Main panel requires cleaning use a damp not wet cloth Do not spray anything directly on the panel surface Replacing ...

Page 138: ...nd pulling the cable up and out of the connector 4 Support the board as you remove the 20 screws that secure the Crosspoint Switch board to the Main panel lid Carefully remove the board 5 Install the replacement board by reversing Step 4 through Step 2 and turn the power back on to the Main panel 6 Make sure you have not left any spare hardware or tools inside the panel and the replacement board i...

Page 139: ...ly pushing the cable connector s left and right ejector tabs outward and pulling the cable up and out of the connector 7 Disconnect the Joystick cable attached to the M E Switch board by pulling the Joystick cable connector down and out of the board connector Note The Joystick cable connector is clearly labeled on the bottom right of the M E Switch board 8 Support the board as you remove the 20 sc...

Page 140: ...E Switch board by simultaneously pushing the cable connector s left and right ejector tabs outward and pulling the cables up and out of the connectors 5 Disconnect the connectors from the power supplies 6 Remove the two screws on the middle of the board and retain 7 Remove the two screws on the back wall of the metal enclosure and retain 8 Carefully slide the board forward and out of the tub 9 Ins...

Page 141: ...Main panel Figure 3 on page 24 2 Disconnect the AC line cord on the rear of the Main panel Figure 16 on page 39 3 Disconnect the power supply connector that is attached to the side of the Control Panel Processor board 4 Using your fingers or a flat blade screwdriver remove the four captive screws securing the power supply to the tub 5 Remove the power supply 6 Install the replacement power supply ...

Page 142: ...ach fuse 3 Replace the metal cover and screws Turn power back on to the panel A green LED indicates that the fuse is working properly Button LED Replacement The large and small buttons on the Main panel use long life Light Emitting Diodes LEDs which make lamp failure unlikely If an LED fails to illumi nate it should be replaced To remove and install an LED 1 Turn off the Main panel power supplies ...

Page 143: ...anspar ency film using a laser printer then cut to size You may want to custom label the Source selection buttons on Remote Aux panels Custom labeling may also be appropriate for the Remote Aux panel delegation buttons Specifications The following specifications Figure 96 can be used to size the film label lens chips and match the look of the standard Zodiak system buttons Figure 96 Zodiak System ...

Page 144: ...are similar but their differences affect the procedures used when changing button labels Note Use care when removing keycaps from a control panel The keycaps have small parts inside that can fall out and possibly drop into inaccessible areas Note To prevent scratching button parts wrap plier jaws with tape before use Main and 24 Crosspoint Aux Panel Button Label Replacement 1 Pull the keycap out o...

Page 145: ...k sides of the switch 32 Crosspoint Aux Panel Button Label Replacement 1 Pull the keycap out of the panel using your fingers or adjustable jaw pliers Figure 98 Figure 98 32 Crosspoint Aux Panel Button Label Replacement 2 Extract the diffuser and any existing film from inside of the lens If the parts are wedged inside you can use sticky tape to remove them Avoid using sharp tools that can scratch t...

Page 146: ...th its door open for an extended period of time Failure to observe this precaution may result in improper air flow and cause components to overheat Air Filter Cleaning The Video Processor frame contains a removable air filter that reduces the accumulation of dust on the circuit boards The air filter should be removed and cleaned periodically To clean the frame air filter 1 Open the door of the Vid...

Page 147: ...Module Removal on page 66 in Section 2 Installation All frame modules can be removed and replaced without powering down the frame however removing the Control Pro cessor board will shut down the power CAUTION M E Module heat sinks are required for Zodiak software version 2 1 and higher Make sure they are installed on every module including any spares Running a Zodiak system without these heat sink...

Page 148: ...3 U45 and U46 on the component side of the module Self adhesive heat sinks should be installed on the top of each IC See Figure 100 3 Locate the four smaller PLCC socketed ICs labeled U54 U55 U66 and U67 to the right of the larger ICs above Self adhesive heat sinks should be installed on the top of each of these ICs See Figure 100 4 For a 3 M E system remove the M E module in slot 3 of the frame a...

Page 149: ...he ICs on this module may be quite hot when the module is first removed from the frame Let the module cool if necessary before proceeding 4 On the module from Slot 2 2 5 M E and 3 M E systems a Locate ICs U12 U13 U45 and U46 highlighted in Figure 101 b Install one of the four larger sized heat sinks on the top of each of these ICs by removing the protective backing from the heat sink and pressing ...

Page 150: ...heat sink and pressing it firmly onto the IC c Locate ICs U55 and U67 highlighted in Figure 101 d Install one of the four smaller sized heat sinks on the top of each of these ICs by removing the protective backing from the heat sink and pressing it firmly onto the IC 6 Plug each module back into its original location in the Video Processor frame This can be done while the frame is powered up 7 Res...

Page 151: ...ure 102 will help you verify which submodule is currently installed on your Control Processor Original submodules are not labeled but can be identified without removing the module from the frame by locating the yellow or orange capacitors mounted on the underside of the submodule SBC1000 submodules are labeled as illustrated on the right of the figure and can be identified by removing the Video Pr...

Page 152: ...ons of the Video Processor frame Main panel and Menu panel will be shown If not contact Customer Service to acquire the current software version Make sure to install the new software kernel when prompted in the software installation routine 2 Once software version is installed or verified remove the Control Processor module from slot 1 top slot of the Video Processor frame The module can be remove...

Page 153: ...9 Check the alignment 10 Seat the SBC1000 submodule 11 Use the four 10 Torx screws to secure the corners of the submodule 12 Connect the four cables see Figure 104 Cable 3 must be connected before cable 2 and cable 2 before cable 1 Figure 104 Cable Connector Location for SBC1000 and Original Submodules 13 Make a note of this change in your documentation for future reference 14 Return the Control P...

Page 154: ...e the entire module To install or remove a Video Processor frame power supply see Power Supply Installation on page 65 and Power Supply Removal on page 65 Replacement Parts Lists Refer to Appendix B Field Replaceable Units in this manual for a list of replacement parts for the Zodiak system A complete and updated Field Replaceable Units FRUs list is also maintained on the Grass Valley Group web si...

Page 155: ...ce and parts replacement procedures Before replacing any part in the field refer to Appendix B Field Replaceable Units for lists of Field Replaceable Units FRUs and Critical Spares and accompanying parts replacement notes Note If a module or assembly has recently been replaced in the field check Appendix B Field Replaceable Units for replacement notes for that assembly Some assemblies have special...

Page 156: ...us of several important com ponents in the Zodiak system Use any web browser able to access the Zodiak network including the Menu panel Windows 2000 application keyboard and mouse required To access the status screens type the Video Processor frame IP address in the browser s Address field as 192 168 54 18 for example to view the fol lowing information Software Versions now installed on the Zodiak...

Page 157: ...led and date of installation in the Zodiak Video Processor frame Main panel RT Panel and Menu panel as shown in the screen in Figure 105 These ver sions should all be the same Figure 105 Zodiak Software Versions Frame Status Selecting the Frame Status link brings up the Current Frame Status screen shown in Figure 106 Figure 106 Current Frame Status Screen ...

Page 158: ...7 Power Supply Status Frame Fan Status The Frame Fan Status section Figure 108 shows the status of the Frame Fan Card Present or Not Present the four fans in the frame On Off and the frame temperature Normal Below Normal or Above Normal Figure 108 Frame Status Screen Video Sync Status The Video Sync Status section Figure 109 reports the status of the Analog Reference In signal connected to the rea...

Page 159: ... Figure 110 gives the status of each of the modules installed in the Zodiak Video Processor frame the module ID hardware revision power and state Figure 110 Frame Board Status Frame Message Log Selecting the Frame Message Log link brings up a screen with messages present in the frame log as shown in Figure 111 Figure 111 Frame Message Log ...

Page 160: ...rk Addresses The Frame Network Addresses screen shows the currently assigned IP addresses for the Video Processor frame on the Facility Menu LAN and Panel LAN If you need to change IP addresses refer to Section 3 Configuration in this manual for complete details Figure 112 Frame Network Addresses ...

Page 161: ... and time in the fields provided Press the Save New Settings button to store the new values Figure 113 Frame Date and Time RT Panel Selecting the RT Panel link brings up the status screens for the Main panel The following status screens are available for the Main panel These screens may also be accessed by entering the Main panel IP address in the address line of the web browser ...

Page 162: ...twork Addresses Selecting the Main Panel NetworkAddresses link brings up the Main Panel Configuration screen shown in Figure 115 This screen shows the currently assigned IP addresses for the Main panel on the Panel LAN and the Frame and Menu IP addresses that are used as gateways for the Main panel If you need to change IP addresses refer to Section 3 Configuration in this manual for complete deta...

Page 163: ...and Time link brings up the screen shown in Figure 116 You may set the current date and time in the fields provided Press the Save New Settings button to store the new values Figure 116 Main Panel Date and Time Screen Zodiak Frame Selecting the Zodiak Frame link returns you to the Video Processor frame status screens ...

Page 164: ...team will need these files for efficient troubleshooting Figure 117 Status Versions Menu Pressing the Grab SW Diag Data button opens a file browser window After selecting the destination for the files pressing the Save SW Diag Data button on this browser menu initiates the file copy process The time required to transfer the files varies depending on the amount of data being saved and may take a co...

Page 165: ...are have an additional internal diagnostic tool available that can force the logging of the state of the frame software at any time To accomplish this the frame software must be halted and a frame reset will be required to resume system operation CAUTION The Diagnostics Data Collection tool should only be used under the guidance of Grass Valley Customer Service or the Zodiak engineering team The t...

Page 166: ...ot switch inside the Main panel Figure 120 are set to 0 zero and then reset the frame by pressing the Control SS DSK module Reset button on the front of the frame and the Main panel by pressing the RT Panel Reset button Table 16 Commonly Reported Problems Problem Page Number No Communication Between Main Panel and Frame or System Lockup page 166 No DC Power to Zodiak Component page 184 Lever Arm a...

Page 167: ...ces If using a hub or switch in the network verify power and communication at these devices The green Link LED on the Main panel rear LAN connection is lit If the LINK LED is not lit push the Cross Over button to the left of the LAN connector Wait about 10 seconds and if the LED does not light push the Cross Over button again to return it to the previous state The green MENU and PANEL LINK LEDs on...

Page 168: ...ndows Command Prompt For a quick check of communication that requires no mouse or keyboard ping the devices with the Zodiak Install application first Ping Devices With Zodiak Install Application 1 If the Zodiak Menu application is currently running exit the application by touching the upper right message area of any Zodiak menu 2 When the desktop appears double click the Zodiak Install icon The Zo...

Page 169: ...omponents boxes Touch the Ping All button at the top right to ping all devices If all devices ping the All selected targets pinged OK message will appear If not a No reply to Ping will appear for a particular device Note Do not press the Start Update button This will begin a software update An All selected targets pinged OK message verifies that all IP addresses are correct including the gateway a...

Page 170: ...n from the Windows Start Programs Accessories Command Prompt menu 2 At the prompt enter the ping command followed by the IP address of the device and press enter 3 Ping the Frame on the Menu LAN first by entering the ping command and the IP address 192 168 54 18 is the factory default 4 If this is not successful try pinging the Menu panel itself 192 168 54 8 is the factory default If this is unsuc...

Page 171: ...returns your system to its fully operation state Note Without backup files you will need to re enter all the Engineering Suite and User settings and rebuild all your effects To Drain the Zodiak NV RAM 1 Reset the Video Processor Frame using the engineering Boot setting a Turn the Control Processor Still Store DSK module S2 Boot switch to position 1 Position 1 boots the control processor operating ...

Page 172: ... frame again using the operation boot dial setting a Turn the Video Processor frame Control Processor Still Store DSK module S2 boot dial switch to position 0 b Press the Reset button and allow at least 30 seconds for the system to reboot 4 Once system communication is resumed restore your backup files in the following order a Reload your backup Engineering Setup file and make sure it is correct b...

Page 173: ... troubleshooting purposes These procedures should only be used after all other troubleshooting pro cedures have been attempted The recovery procedures use the recovery Boot floppy disks that were pro vided with the Zodiak system The floppy disks completely reformat the Main panel disk on chip and Video Processor frame hard drive and restore the default IP addresses set at the factory Reformatting ...

Page 174: ...ad Menu on page 133 Disconnect From Network This recovery procedure will restore the Zodiak Main panel and Video Pro cessor frame to factory default IP addresses Table 17 on page 178 If the Zodiak system is connected to your facility network and these default addresses will cause conflicts disconnect the Zodiak from the main network before proceeding Shut Down Windows 2000 If the Zodiak applicatio...

Page 175: ...t Disk 2 6 Press the RT Panel Reset button This part of the process will take approximately three minutes for the reformatting to complete The green light on the floppy disk drive will go on and off twice There is no other indication that the process has completed so be sure and wait at least three minutes before removing Disk 2 7 After removing Disk 2 with the rotary Boot Switch still set to 1 pr...

Page 176: ...t the hard drive The green light on the floppy disk drive will go on and off three times There is no other indication that the process has completed so be sure and wait at least five minutes before removing the disk 4 When the process is complete remove the disk and with the rotary Boot switch still set to position 1 press the Control Processor DSK Still Store module Reset button Allow 45 seconds ...

Page 177: ...to open the Software Update Tool and the following screen appears Figure 127 Note You may also use the CD ROM supplied with each system containing the latest software Insert the CD into the CD ROM drive on the side of the Menu panel and allow the CD to auto run to this point Figure 127 Zodiak Software Update Tool 2 Select the Install Software on a Zodiak system radio button and then touch the Next...

Page 178: ...oading by performing a ping test 5 Select the Ping All button at the top right of the screen If communication succeeds an All selected targets Pinged ok message will appear Proceed to Step 13 If you do a ping test and a device fails to respond that device will be identified with a No reply to Ping message Note You can test whether a single device is communicating with its individual Ping button 6 ...

Page 179: ...n verified select the Ping All button again If a device still fails to ping properly it could be disconnected from the network powered down or have cabling problems see Section 5 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics CAUTION All selected devices should Ping successfully before proceeding If the ping test for a selected device fails continuing installation will cause the Update Tool to exit Contact Grass...

Page 180: ... initialization completes which may occur before the Video Processor frame initializes a Windows log on window appears You do not have to enter a user name or password simply touch OK The Zodiak Menu application will then load run and display its startup screen Figure 131 Figure 131 Zodiak Startup Screen ...

Page 181: ... 2 Press the top left banner to bring up the Home menu 3 From the Home menu press the Eng Setup menu selection button 4 Press the System category menu selection button at the bottom of the screen see Figure 132 Figure 132 Eng Setups Config Menu 5 Touch the Config selection button in the System pane on the left of the screen 6 In the Hardware pane touch the Frame IP data pad to bring up the numeric...

Page 182: ...me to Main panel communication change crosspoints and make sure video changes 1 To verify Main panel to Menu panel communication Panel Gateway DPOP some buttons such as any of the Wipe buttons on the Main panel to make sure the proper menus come up on the Menu panel 2 To verify Menu LAN communication make changes on a menu in the Menu panel such as select a matte key in one of the M E keyers and m...

Page 183: ...o not overwrite the files in case you want to revert to a previous version Note It is recommended that you verify that your effects run properly If there are differences you will need to edit or rebuild the effect Reconfigure IP Addresses If the default network configuration that is now in place does not fit the existing Ethernet configuration for your facility the IP addresses may be reconfigured...

Page 184: ...block diagram in Figure 134 to trou bleshoot loss of DC power to any component in the system Figure 134 Troubleshooting No Power to Zodiak Component YES NO Contact Customer Support NO No DC power to control surface or component Power Restored Temperature normal Frame fans are running page 186 No DC Power to Zodiak Component NO YES Check for blown fuses page 185 No DC power to Video Processor frame...

Page 185: ...r is lit replace the fuse as follows a Power down the Main panel by turning off both power supplies inside the panel b Remove the Control Panel Processor board cover by removing the three front screws holding it in place c Replace the fuse and turn power back on to both supplies If power is not restored or if the fuse blows again check cabling for shorted connections d If power is restored turn of...

Page 186: ...s seating completely 2 Make sure the power switch is on Frame Thermal Shutdown If the Video Processor frame shuts down completely a thermal shutdown may have occurred Thermal shutdown capability is built into the Zodiak Control Processor module in the Video Processor frame When the ambient operating temperature of the device reaches a high limit the switcher will shut itself off by shutting down t...

Page 187: ...n replace the entire module Control Surface Troubleshooting If you are experiencing functional difficulty with one of the control panels in the Zodiak control surface refer to the procedures below Main Panel Troubleshooting The Main panel buttons and displays illuminate when the system is oper ating properly there is no lamp saver or sleep mode Basic Functionality Checks Perform the steps below in...

Page 188: ...creen should report the Zodiak software version running on each device communicating in the Zodiak system Video Processor frame Main panel and Menu panel d Check that all reported software versions are identical If one of the software versions is different reload the correct software version to that device using the Software Installation Procedure described in the current version of the Zodiak Rel...

Page 189: ... Panel 2 5A 250V fuse is blown MENU FUSE Red LED on 12 V to Menu panel 8A 250V fuse is blown Control Panel Processor cover removed Figure 138 on page 192 N A 3 3V Green LED on 3 3 V present from Control Processor board 2 7V Green LED on 2 7 V present from Control Processor board 1 8V Green LED on 1 8 V present from Control Processor board FAULT Red LED on Fault detected on Control Processor board ...

Page 190: ... N A 5V Green LED on 5 V present from Control Processor board RESET Red LED on System reset in process FPGA FAULT Red LED on FPGA did not boot properly HOST FAULT Red LED on Fault detected from host Control Panel CPU Table 18 Main Panel Status Indicators continued Board Name Indicator LED Status Status Meaning Action Group Name Main Power Supply M E Switch Board Redundant Power Supply Crosspoint S...

Page 191: ...LED 8125 _01_09_r0 B 12V A 12V B 5V A 5V FAIL FAIL FAIL FAIL BOOT SWITCH MASTER RESET XPT FUSE M E FUSE LOCAL FUSE PNL 1 FUSE PNL 2 FUSE MENU FUSE FUSES LOCATED UNDER COVER MENU RESET RT PANEL RESET OK OK OK OK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 8125_01_12_r0 GPI LAN COM 1 CROSS OVER MENU POWER SAT PANEL 1 SAT PANEL 2 COM 2 GPI COM 1 MENU POWER SAT PANEL 1 SAT PANEL 2 COM 2 LAN LINK CROSS OVER ...

Page 192: ...er Removed 8125 _01_11_r0 MSB LSB 5V 3 3V 3 3V 2 7V 2 7V 1 8V TP14 TP15 TP16 TP17 TP18 TP19 TP20 TP21 RESET HDD TxD RxD LINK COLDET 10M 100M TxD1 RxD1 TxD2 RxD2 FAULT 1 8V OFF BATTERY ON JP1 XPT FUSE M E FUSE LOCAL FUSE PNL 1 FUSE PNL 2 FUSE MENU FUSE S 5 A 2 5 0 V S 5 A 2 5 0 V S 5 A 2 5 0 V S 5 A 2 5 0 V S 5 A 2 5 0 V S 8 A 2 5 0 V ...

Page 193: ...erTerminal The Effects Memory readout and the Transition Rate displays in each M E on the Main panel are also used to view parameters for some of the diagnostics Diagnostic testing will inter rupt operations so the Main panel should be off air during these tests Refer to Table 19 for an overview of the diagnostic tests available Table 19 Main Panel Diagnostics Overview Test Group Test Purpose Butt...

Page 194: ...n select Configure to bring up the communication settings screen Set the communication values to those listed in Table 20 4 Select the ASCII Setup box in Settings and under ASCII Setup check the box for Echo typed characters locally Local Echo ON This enables the letters you type to display on the terminal screen 5 Select VT100 Emulation from the pull down menu under Settings 6 Open the Main panel...

Page 195: ...agnostic test within the test area to perform and press Enter to begin the test Press Enter to exit a diagnostic Use the X key to move up in the menu structure in any of the routines Complete instructions for each test are given on the terminal screen as the tests progress During the tests you will be asked to view both the terminal display and the M E E MEM and Transition Rate displays on the Mai...

Page 196: ...Transition Rate display Figure 139 on page 195 Press joystick but ton for beep The calibrated low high and current value will be displayed Calibration data is either factory default or latest calibrated val ues Refer to Lever Arm and Joystick Calibration on page 198 L Test Levers Move each lever arm to its upper and lower limit View correspond ing M E E MEM display for values The calibrated values...

Page 197: ... B 5V Supply Terminal will indicate PASS if power supply present and 5V is good L Test All Supplies and Voltages Results of all power supply readings will be reported in tab ular form on terminal User will be asked to confirm power sup ply indicators are correct S Serial Channel Diagnostics 1 Test Satellite Panel 1 Channel Internal Loopback Observe terminal display Terminal will report DONE PASS o...

Page 198: ...M display and buttons to step through the calibration process see Figure 140 During the procedure the Master E MEM display in the lower right corner of the panel will show the current minimum and maximum values for the selected lever arm or joystick positions 2 To enter calibration mode push the 8 button under Calib on the M E 2 E MEM keypad as shown in Figure 140 The M E 1 E MEM display will chan...

Page 199: ...s Undo Learn Lock Bank 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Run Seq Bank 0 Effects Dis Bank 1 Tran Rate Enter E MEM ME3 Cal Next 8125_01_15_r1 Undo Learn Lock Bank 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Stop Next KF Seq Bank 0 Effects Dis Bank 1 Tran Rate Hold Input Reverse Rewind Run Master E MEM Display Mi 3000 Mx 14200 Trim Enter 0 Select Cal M E being calibrated Master E MEM display shows minimum and maximum values values shown ar...

Page 200: ... the M E 2 and the M E 1 lever arm calibration routines Figure 144 Figure 144 Move to Next Calibration Procedure Undo Learn Lock Bank 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Run Seq Bank 0 Effects Dis Bank 1 Tran Rate Enter E MEM 8125_01_17_r1 Undo Learn Lock Bank 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Stop Next KF Seq Bank 0 Effects Dis Bank 1 Tran Rate Hold Input Reverse Rewind Run Master E MEM Display MoveToUpper Press Master E MEM di...

Page 201: ... The first calibration routine is for the X axis Move the joystick to its left and right limits to set the minimum and maximum X axis values The joystick values will appear in the Master E MEM display Select the 8 button under Sho to move to the Y axis calibration routine Undo Learn Lock Bank 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Run Seq Bank 0 Effects Dis Bank 1 Tran Rate Enter E MEM 8125_01_18_r1 Undo Learn Lock ...

Page 202: ...splayed Undo Learn Lock Bank 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Run Seq Bank 0 Effects Dis Bank 1 Tran Rate Enter E MEM 8125_01_19_r1 Undo Learn Lock Bank 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Stop Next KF Seq Bank 0 Effects Dis Bank 1 Tran Rate Hold Input Reverse Rewind Run Master E MEM Display Jx 8000_8200 Mv2All Sho Press Master E MEM display shows approximate center values then actual range as you move the joystick Select Sho t...

Page 203: ... to reboot the control panel and return to normal operation 24 Crosspoint Remote Aux Panel Troubleshooting Diagnostic Tests A series of built in diagnostic tests are built into the 24 Crosspoint Remote Aux panel There are two ways to enter a diagnostic test Setting the rear panel TEST MODE switches to something other than zero see Table 22 column 2 Pressing a combination of front panel switches se...

Page 204: ... 5th Panel Button The test will be activated for as long as all the buttons are held down Table 22 Remote Aux Panel Test Modes Test Number Test Mode 1 2 4 8 5th Panel Button Test 0 0 0 0 0 Normal Operation 1 1 0 0 0 SHIFT Button Lamp Press button to light lamp 2 0 1 0 0 24 Lamp Walk Each lamp lights in sequence Both high and low tally are displayed 3 1 1 0 0 23 Display Controlled Enabled Buses Sin...

Page 205: ...e Menu panel on the Control Panel Processor board inside the Main panel at the Menu fuse location Figure 136 on page 191 Power to the Menu panel 12V is provided by the Control Panel Processor inside the Main panel tub via an external power cable 3 Check the version of Zodiak software running on the Menu panel by bringing up the Version screen on the Menu panel as described in the steps below This ...

Page 206: ... may do this without interrupting the software update c Click on the Local Area Connection icon to bring up the Local Area Status Dialog Box then press the Properties button d Click on the Internet Protocol TCP IP line in the list window to bring up the Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties dialog box e Verify the IP address assigned is correct for a device on the Facility LAN and verify the Subnet ...

Page 207: ...unable to select items in the Menu with the touch screen the Menu panel may need to be calibrated The Menu panel calibration proce dure is described in detail on Touch Screen Calibration on page 136 Menu Panel Hard Drive The Menu panel is composed of a Single Board Computer SBC with an internal hard drive It may be helpful to use the Windows 2000 Disk Defragmenter utility in System Tools periodica...

Page 208: ...l selecting crosspoints will not change video To verify that the frame is communicating over the Menu and Panel LAN check for blinking green TX and RX MENU and PANEL LEDs on the Control Proc Still Store DSK module Figure 151 on page 211 For a more detailed communication troubleshooting procedure refer to No Communication Between Main Panel and Frame or System Lockup on page 166 3 Check the frame m...

Page 209: ...rovide extremely flexible signal routing from input to output Video paths are configured through software under the Engineering Setup menu of the Zodiak application during initial installation of the system Although Engi neering Setup is not intended to be changed in the course of operation ver ification of signal routing input to output is important to troubleshooting loss of or trouble with vide...

Page 210: ...seT mode 100 Green LED on Indicates ethernet transfer from Menu LAN is in 100BaseT mode PNL 10 Green LED on Indicates ethernet transfer from Panel LAN is in 10BaseT mode 100 Green LED on Indicates ethernet transfer from Panel LAN is in 100BaseT mode SERIAL PORTS TX1 TX4 RX1 RX4 Green LED on Indicates either transmit or receive activity from the four RS 232 serial ports HDLC1 TX1 Green LED on Indic...

Page 211: ...3 TX3 RX 2 TX2 RX 1 TX1 LIN K RX RX TX LIN K RX TX DTR TX RTS 100 10 100 10 LIN K LIN K RX TX FLT RE SET TPVID1 TPVID2 TPVID3 TPVID4 TP2 TP3 TP4 POWER 1 8V 3 3V 5V FAU LT RES ET MENU MEN PNL PANEL SERIAL PORTS HDLC2 HDLC1 DIAG ACTIVITY GND RX TX 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 1 8V 3 3V 5V FLT RX 4 TX4 RX 3 TX3 RX 2 TX2 RX 1 TX1 LIN K RX RX TX LIN K RX TX DTR TX RTS 100 10 100 10 LIN K LIN K...

Page 212: ...3V TP3 1 8V FPGA PGM OK 5V 3 3V 1 8V TP1 GND TP4 5V TP2 3 3V TP3 1 8V FPGA PGM OK 5V 3 3V 1 8V GRASS VALLEY GROUP INPUT XPT 671 6423 SYNC GEN 2 8125_01_08r0 2 V 1 8V 8 V LE D0 LE D1 LE D2 LE D3 LE D4 LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 8V 5V 3 3V 2 5V 2V 1 8V 8V 27MHZ HBLK VBLK F ID V INT 3 3V 2 5V 5 V 8 V 3 3 V 2 5 V 2 V 1 8 V 8 V L E D 0 L E D 1 L E D 2 L E D 3 L E D 4 5 V 8 V LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 8V 5V 3 3V 2 5...

Page 213: ...locations are on and blinking Check cabling for loose connections Verify that any changes made to the physical LAN since installation such as re wiring have been done properly Verify IP Addressing Refer to Network Configuration on page 82 for a detailed description of the IP addressing requirements of the system Note that all Zodiak devices requiring an IP address also have requirements for knowin...

Page 214: ...on is currently running on the Menu panel exit the application by touching the upper right message area of the Zodiak menu 2 Launch the Command Prompt application from the Windows Start Programs Accessories Command Prompt menu 3 At the prompt enter the ping command followed by the IP address of the device and press enter ping IP address ...

Page 215: ...ntable unit with a built in cooling system Cooling consists of a Fan module containing four fans mounted in the right side of the frame and an air filter on the left side The cooling air is drawn through the air filter on the left and is drawn horizontally over the frame modules by the fans It then exits out the right side of the chassis The Fan module runs on 48 V and is fused on the 48 V inputs ...

Page 216: ... module has its ownAC input and its own cooling fan It is recommended that each module s AC input be connected to a separateAC supply circuit Any module s for which a separate supply circuit is not available can be connected to an uninterrupted power supply Frame Power Supply Module Indicators Voltage LEDs on the front of the Frame Power Supply modules indicate the following status for each power ...

Page 217: ...n page 65 The modules plug into a backplane where they receive DC power and the signals from each module are distrib uted throughout the system All frame modules have metal guide pins to prevent errors when inserting modules The modules are listed in Table 24 and shown in Figure 154 on page 216 In some cases like modules for example The M E modules have the same guide key position Like modules can...

Page 218: ...fan failure Power supply indicators for Present AC Good and DC Good for each power supply up to three in the 2 5 M E and three in the 3 M E High temperature indicators and 4 bit Rotary switch for various switcher functions The module also has a hard drive which can be accessed from the Menu Facility LAN for storage of system configuration and a floppy drive for use with an emergency recovery boot ...

Page 219: ... shaping The outputs from the DSK are fed to two dedicated Program PGM A and B and two dedicated Preview PVW A and B output BNCs on the rear of the switcher frame Clean feed configuration of both Program outputs can be defined in the DSK menu in the Zodiak Menu Panel application Tally Outputs The Tally section of the module provides 32 output relays that interface Zodiak source tally status to an ...

Page 220: ...e 10 100BaseT Ethernet LAN interface to the Menu panel and the Main panel It is important to note that the TX and RX pairs between the frame and both control panels must be swapped for proper operation This is normally done using peer to peer crossover cables The cables supplied with the Zodiak system are straight through cables and polarity of the TX and RX pairs is swapped using the Cross Over b...

Page 221: ...A and B background video and Utility video if selected from the Input Crosspoint Sync Gen module The signals are combined in FPGA Field Programmable GateArray circuits according to control signals from the Main and Menu panel based on the effects defined by the switcher operator The video processor section of the module performs the following func tions Chroma Keying Posterization and solarization...

Page 222: ...t matrix where they may be re entered into another M E or selected as the final Program outputs Effects Send Effects Send capability is provided by up to four Aux Bus pairs 2 pairs in a 2 M E system and 4 pairs in a 3 M E system from the M E modules which are sent to and returned from an external DPM via designated Aux Buses The Aux Bus pair must be defined as video video or video key sig nals and...

Page 223: ...ual Mix Effect modules based on control panel selections Background Generators Two separate internal background generators are available as primary sources in the Zodiak system Each background generator has background wash and texture capability in addition to complete hue brightness and saturation control from the Matte menu in the Zodiak Menu application Sync Generator Section The Sync Generator...

Page 224: ...re it is regu lated and distributed to other control surface components The Main panel also referred to as the Real Time or RT panel has three major circuit boards listed below and shown in Figure 155 Control Panel Processor board Crosspoint Switch board and M E Switch board Figure 155 Main Panel Boards and Power Supplies Main Power Supply M E Switch Board Redundant Power Supply Crosspoint Switch ...

Page 225: ...air out the rear of the Main panel and Separate AC input Control Panel Processor Board The Control Panel Processor board mounted in the Main panel tub between the two power supplies Figure 155 on page 224 provides the control center for Main panel communication and operation The board is protected by a metal cover that can be easily removed for troubleshooting or replacing fuses An on board comput...

Page 226: ...sing of 5 V and 12 V from Main and Redundant power supplies to other required voltages and distribution to on board areas and other boards in the panel and the Menu panel and Four GPI output relays and four GPI opto inputs for interfacing to external devices Floppy Disk Drive The floppy disk drive mounted on the Control Panel Processor board in the Main panel tub is provided for running an emergen...

Page 227: ...ns and lamps for re entry crosspoints and Aux Bus delega tion M E Transition subpanel pushbutton and lamp controls and lever arms Joystick control and transform pushbuttons and lamps Shaft encoders for Clip and Gain Effects Memory pushbuttons and alphanumeric displays M E Keyer subpanel LEDs pushbutton and lamp controls Fade to Black pushbutton and alphanumeric display and DSK subpanel and LEDs Po...

Page 228: ...nterfaces to the Menu panel include the following Pentium class Single Board Computer SBC board running Windows operating system on internal hard drive RJ 45 Ethernet connection to Video Processor frame and Main panel over Menu Facility LAN Passive crossover switch for swapping Menu panel to Frame Ethernet cable TX and RX polarity Built in CD ROM drive for installation of Zodiak software and other...

Page 229: ...8 Fig X1 1 Table X1 1 Truck Profile Serial Digital Video Inputs Number 64 non looping Type of Connectors 75 ohm BNC SMPTE 259M Nominal Amplitude 800 mV peak to peak terminated Return Loss 15 dB 5 MHz to 270 MHz Channel Coding Conforms to SMPTE RP 259M Ancillary Data Passed from A background to program outputs Input Impedance 75 ohm self terminating Autotiming Range 14 microseconds Maximum Cable Le...

Page 230: ...tions KAL 24AUX1 Remote Aux Panel 2 0 in 51 mm 19 0 in 482 mm 1 75 in 45 mm 2 25 lb 1 02 kg 1 KAL 24AUX2 Remote Aux Panel 2 5 in 64 mm 19 0 in 482 mm 3 5 in 89 mm 4 5 lb 2 04 kg 2 KAL 24AUX3 Remote Aux Panel 2 5 in 64 mm 19 0 in 482 mm 5 25 in 133 mm 6 75 lb 3 06 kg 3 KAL 32AUX1 Remote Aux Panel 5 25 in 133 mm 19 0 in 482 mm 1 75 in 44 mm 2 06 lb 0 93 kg 1 KAL 32AUX2 Remote Aux Panel 4 25 in 108 m...

Page 231: ... and Control Panel surfaces that can be replaced in the field and ordered from Customer Service are listed in Table 27 Refer to the Replacement Notes and References column for any special replacement instructions and links or references to other manual sections Table 27 FRU List and Replacement Notes and References Name Part Number Replacement Notes and References Video Processor Frame Control Pro...

Page 232: ...OC on the Control Panel Processor Menu Panel Menu Panel Assembly 660003204 CD ROM Drive 119801700 In Menu panel Hard Drive 119807600 Windows2000 installed no Zodiak applications Fan 119634100 Power Cable 174444710 From main panel to menu panel 9 pin D Male to Female Cable 174812700 From main panel to menu panel USB Zip Drive 119802900 250 MB Zip drive connected to menu panel Floppy Disk Drive EA25...

Page 233: ... any special replacement or installation instructions and for links or references to other manual sec tions Table 28 Critical Spares Kit Name Part Number Notes Video Processor Frame Control Prod DSK Still Store Module 671634602 Reload configurations saved to Zip disk Input Xpt Sync Gen Module 671642300 Power Supply 620001500 Do not slam or force power supply into slot Main Panel Control Panel Proc...

Page 234: ...234 Zodiak Installation and Service Manual Appendix B Field Replaceable Units ...

Page 235: ...nd on the device type and its application Some external devices may be providing input sources to the Zodiak DPMs VTRs DDRs while others may be receiving commands from the switcher to perform various operations GPI outputs PBus II In addition external devices can control or trigger switcher operations Editors GPI inputs Remote Aux Buses Installation and configuration information for each device ty...

Page 236: ... the external device to match those of the switcher when required The Zodiak system uses a software Device Definition object to define the capabilities of each device interfaced with the system External Device Def initions contain the information required for that external device e g IP address Configuration of most devices begins by defining the device in the Zodiak Eng Setup Ports and Devices me...

Page 237: ...e rear of the Video Processor frame can be assigned and named and required serial parameters set with the Baud Rate and Parity buttons Figure 157 Ports Devices Port Configuration Menu After definition operation of the devices varies according to the individual type of device The device descriptions in the following sections will provide information on what other menus to refer to for operation or ...

Page 238: ...y Setups Suite Prefs E MEM Prefs This menu shown in Figure 158 will show the current level assign ment for each type of device Note External devices such as VTRs and DDRs do not have default E MEM level assignments so these levels must be defined by the user For more information on defining E MEM levels refer to Section 4 Menus Overview in the Zodiak User Manual Figure 158 Daily Setups Suite Prefs...

Page 239: ...cessor frame Figure 43 on page 64 with the pinout described in Table 9 on page 69 Define the VTR as an external device in the Eng Setup Ports Devices menu as follows 1 In the Eng Setup Ports Devices menu touch New Device in the Edit Device List data pad at the bottom left 2 Touch VTR from the Device type list The BVW 75 protocol the only one available is automatically selected Figure 159 Figure 15...

Page 240: ...ak Installation and Service Manual Appendix C External Interfaces 4 Touch Create in the Navigate pane lower right This will bring up the Device Details pane Figure 160 Figure 160 Ports Devices VTR Configuration ...

Page 241: ...Note If you wish to edit the Device Type you must delete the device by touching Remove Device and begin again A defined Device type cannot be edited Once the VTR has been defined and configured in the Ports Devices menu it can be connected to an external input BNC then configured as a switcher source in the Eng Setup Sources menu Basic transport functions Rewind Play Stop Fast Fwd can be controlle...

Page 242: ... on the rear of the Zodiak Video Processor frame Figure 43 on page 64 with the pinout described in Table 9 on page 69 Define the DDR as an external device in the Eng Setup Ports Devices menu as follows 1 In the Eng Setup Ports Devices menu touch New Device in the Edit Device List data pad at the bottom left 2 Touch DDR from the Device type list The Odetics protocol the only one available is automa...

Page 243: ...nstallation and Service Manual 243 Digital Disk Recorder Configuration 4 Touch Create in the Navigate pane lower right This will bring up the Device Details pane Figure 163 Figure 163 Ports Devices DDR Details ...

Page 244: ...Details menu Note If you wish to edit the Device Type you must delete the device by touching Remove Device and begin again A defined Device type cannot be edited Once the DDR has been defined and configured in the Ports Devices menu it can be connected to an external input BNC then configured as a switcher source in the Eng Setup Sources menu Basic transport functions Rewind Play Stop Fast Fwd can...

Page 245: ...tion button touch the All GPI Outputs button in the Device List pane Figure 165 on page 246 To configure GPI outputs follow the steps below 1 Touch a GPI number 1 8 from the Physical GPI Configuration pane to define it Give the GPI output a name by touching the GPI Name data pad to bring up the alphanumeric keypad 2 In the Ctrl Delay Fields data pad enter the number of fields that indicate how lon...

Page 246: ...the PBus GPI menu to be triggered as part of an E MEM recall in the GPI Out menu and enabled or disabled in the Enables menu Access this menu by pressing the PBus GPI button on the Home menu Refer to the Zodiak User Manual for how to operate the E MEM Learn and Recall of GPIs GPI Out E MEM Level GPI outputs are assigned by default to E MEM level MISC1 as shown in Figure 158 on page 238 Use this E ...

Page 247: ...GPI inputs on the Video Processor frame Various actions can be performed on the switcher when a GPI contact closes from an external device including selecting a source on a bus recalling an E MEM triggering a transition and running a previously set up effect The GPI input can be given a name for easy identification The GPI In menu is reached via Daily Setups Suite Prefs and touching the GPI In Set...

Page 248: ...EM action button is selected the menu will appear similar to the one shown in Figure 167 Figure 167 GPI In Menu Recall E MEM Action 4 In the E MEM Recall pane enter the register number you wish to recall in the Register data pad Indicate the E MEM levels to be enabled by touching the buttons below the Register data pad Touch Select All to enable all levels When the Master E MEM button is selected ...

Page 249: ...ich to do the transition In the Transition pane touch either the Main transition button transition control area with lever arm or an independent key control K1 K4 When PGM PST is chosen in the M E pane the key buttons in the Tran sition pane will change to DSK 1 DSK 3 Figure 168 GPI In Menu Trigger Transition Action ...

Page 250: ...s button next to the GPI In Name data pad Figure 166 on page 247 This will bring up the GPI In Enables menu Figure 169 You may select the Disable All button to disable all GPI inputs at once or touch the GPI you wish to enable or disable with the numbered pad on the left Touch the Done button to return to the GPI In menu Figure 169 GPI In Enables Menu ...

Page 251: ...signal switching is non deterministic as compared to source selec tions performed on a production switcher For this reason it is better to choose the desired router source in advance then switch it on air using switcher controls rather than select a different router source while it is on air An external router can be configured into levels to allow the switching of multiple signals simultaneously ...

Page 252: ...nnot be changed from the Zodiak system If a routed Zodiak source has no connection to the router an X appears in place of the router source name If the router connection exists but no source has yet been selected for that destination which can occur during bootup No Src appears Features Interfaces to the Grass Valley Group SMS 7000 routing system Zodiak system configuration of routed Zodiak source...

Page 253: ... protection set by the Zodiak system green for None yellow for Protect and red for On Air The Router Sources pane on the right is a scrolling list of all the available router sources Communication with an external routing system is required before router sources will appear on this list The router source button of the currently selected switcher source is automatically selected and colored gold To...

Page 254: ...t be changed by another control panel but may be changed from the Zodiak system yellow On Air The source cannot be changed by another control panel when it is on air but may be changed manually from the Zodiak system The source will also not be changed by an R MEM recall red Note External router system panels can place protections on router destinations The first panel placing a protection control...

Page 255: ...n different networks via a gateway router If a gateway router is not used the SMS 7000 router must be on the same subnet at the Zodiak system Refer to Network Configuration in the Zodiak Installation and Service Manual Video Interface Cabling Connect each SMS 7000 destination to an available input connector on the Zodiak Video Frame You will need to know the module and J number of each input conne...

Page 256: ...ctor numbers 4 Send this configuration to SMS 7000 system 5 Make sure the destinations to be used by Zodiak do not have any protects set on the SMS 7000 system Protects set on the router cannot be overridden by the Zodiak system Zodiak Router Configuration Menus Eng Setup Router Device Setup Menu The Router Device Setup menu is used to set the IP Address es the Zodiak system will use to communicat...

Page 257: ...e Primary IPAddress data pad and enter the primary address of the router with the pop up keypad 2 Touch the Secondary IP Address data pad and enter the secondary IP address of the router if appropriate If the router has only one control system leave this address set to the blank default Primary and Secondary Router Communications The Zodiak system will initially use the primary router IP address f...

Page 258: ...tton to go to this menu Figure 173 Figure 173 Eng Setup Source Definition Menu 1 Select the Zodiak source to be configured with the router on the scrolling Source list 2 Touch the Video Input data pad and enter the number of the Zodiak input that will be used with the router video destination 3 If the routed source will have an associated key signal touch the appropriate Key Input button then touc...

Page 259: ... the Router Destinations menu The Zodiak Video Processor frame receives a list of destination from the router and displays them on this menu Figure 174 Router Destination Selection Menu 6 Touch the button for the desired destination to assign it to the previously selected Zodiak router source Alternatively you can touch the Router Destination data pad on this menu and enter the exact name of the r...

Page 260: ...fs E MEM Prefs Figure 175 Figure 175 E MEM Prefs Menu By default R MEM is not assigned to any enable group To assign touch the R MEM Level data pad and then choose the enable group you wish to use from those displayed CAUTION Make sure the R MEM enable group you choose is only enabled when you actually need to use it during effect recalls Confusing source selection button changes can occur otherwi...

Page 261: ...2 Crosspoint Remote Aux panels communicate via the Menu LAN and do not require device definition in this menu Refer to 32 Crosspoint Remote Aux Panels on page 49 for installation and configuration instructions To configure a serial port for a 24 Crosspoint Remote Aux panel do the fol lowing 1 Touch the Remote Aux Panel button in the Device List in the Eng Setup Ports Devices menu Figure 176 The De...

Page 262: ...enu and return to the Ports Devices menu Once the 24 Crosspoint Remote Aux panel has been installed powered up and has a serial port configured the following Remote Aux panel configu ration is necessary in other menus Identify and name the Remote Aux panels in Engineering Setup Map sources to Remote Aux panel buttons in Daily Setups and Program joystick overrides if appropriate Refer to Remote Aux...

Page 263: ...ion covers CPL control of a GVeous system Also refer to the GVeous documentation set for additional information not given here CPL Interface Functionality The following interface functions are supported GVeous effect recall via E MEM CPL effect run control GVeous control of ZodiakAux buses for source selection keyframable and Effects Send GVeous Requirements The GVeous system must be equipped with...

Page 264: ...es 1 through 69 Because Zodiak Still Store output sources are numbered 121 through124 GVeous cannot directly change Still Store sources Use the Zodiak E MEM system to change Still Store sources during a GVeous effect Table 29 Zodiak Aux Buses and GVeous Channels Zodiak Aux Bus Pairs GVeous Input GVeous Channel Aux 1A 1 Video 1A Aux 1B 2 Key if in V K mode 1B Aux 2A 3 Video 2A Aux 2B 4 Key if in V ...

Page 265: ...tal Mode Aux Pair if desired not a requirement Aux Bus Pairs Select Aux Bus for each output Aux Bus for B Channel of any paired Aux Buses used by Krystal B Channel is Key Eng Setups Ports Devices define the device then use for each source above Define Device Device Name Enter descriptive name of GVeous system Assigned Serial Port CPL 1 or CPL 2 Device Type DPM Protocol DVEous 64 Src or DVEous 128 ...

Page 266: ...n the Device Type list and DVEous 128 Src or DVEous 64 Src in the Protocol pane Note If you are configuring a Krystal DPM select Krystal 4 Touch the Device Name data pad to bring up the alphanumeric keypad and assign a name for the GVeous Figure 177 Ports Devices Define Device GVeous 5 Select Create in the Navigate pane lower right This will bring up the Device Details pane Figure 178 ...

Page 267: ...If Aux buses have not yet been configured you will need to configure the Aux buses then assign them to DPM channels with the steps below If Aux buses are already configured proceed to Step 6 of this procedure 1 In the Ports Devices Device Details menu Figure 178 on page 267 touch the Config Outputs button below the Aux Buses data pad or touch the Outputs button at the bottom of the screen to acces...

Page 268: ...put 1 above and touch the Paired button in the Logical Aux Mode data pad Aux Buses 1 and 2 will be paired as shown in Figure 179 A name can be given to the pair The video source selected on Aux Bus 1 will be sent to the Aux Bus 1 output while the key associated with the source will be sent out Aux Bus 2 simultaneously Only Aux pairs 1 and 2 3 and 4 6 and 7 8 and 9 10 and 11 and 12 and 13 may be pa...

Page 269: ...ical cabling is done for each assignment Aux Bus Menu If you have defined any Aux Bus pairs you will need to define the B Channel as either a video or key signal in the Aux Bus menu Key is the default Select the Aux Bus button from the Home menu to bring up the Aux Bus menu shown in the example in Figure 180 In the Logical Aux Bus pane on the left define the B Channel key signal by touching either...

Page 270: ...ce you may leave the Aux Delegation at the defaults To assign an Aux Delegation button to control an Aux bus or Aux bus pair touch an Aux Bus button number Aux 1 9 from the Aux Delegation pane in the middle of the screen then touch an Aux bus from the list in the Logical Aux Buses pane on the right As shown in Figure 181 the paired Aux buses feeding the DPM Channel 1 Aux Buses 1 and 2 in this case...

Page 271: ...L port the GVeous is connected to on the rear of the Video Processor frame CPL 1 J8 or CPL 2 J9 CPL 1 J8 and CPL 2 J9 are the only ports available serial ports will be grayed out The name assigned to the Gveous should now appear next to the CPL port Baud Rate and Parity values are grayed out for CPL as these are propri etary values 3 Touch the Done button in the lower right to return to the Ports ...

Page 272: ...of the physical BNC connector on the rear of the frame for the GVeous source with the Video Input data pad on the right of the screen using either the keypad or the soft knob on the right 3 Select the key signal to be associated with the GVeous source with the Key Input data pad or soft knob 4 If a key signal is defined select the type of key in the Key data pad For a Linear key select either Shap...

Page 273: ...trol is associated with the MISC 1 E MEM level group on the Zodiak Main panel by default This can be changed in the Suite Prefs E MEM Prefs menu Refer to Device E MEM Level Assignment on page 238 Interface Operation Test After completing the cabling and configuration you should be able to Learn a Zodiak system E MEM specifying a GVEous effect Recall that E MEM register with the GVEous effect Run t...

Page 274: ... Effect Manager Otherwise arrange ments must be made for signal control routing external to the Krystal and switcher control systems Video Cabling Currently no Effects Send capability is enabled in the Zodiak software In software version 1 2 0 ZodiakAux bus outputs can be connected to Krystal inputs and controlled by the Krystal see Configure and Assign Aux Buses on page 267 The Krystal outputs ar...

Page 275: ...ttings The system settings required for Krystal are summarized in Table 34 Table 33 Zodiak Configuration Settings for Krystal Menu Pane Category Setting Eng Setups Outputs for each Zodiak output going to Krystal Mode Aux Pair if desired not a requirement Aux Bus Pairs Select Aux bus for each output Aux Bus for B Channel of any paired Aux Buses used by Krystal B Channel is Key Eng Setups Ports Devi...

Page 276: ...iguration The configuration steps for the Krystal DPM is essentially the same as those used for GVEous except you choose Krystal as the DPM device type See GVEous Configuration Procedure on page 265 through Interface Operation Test on page 273 for specific instructions Table 35 Zodiak Source ID to DPM Source Mapping DPM Source Number Zodiak Source Name Zodiak Source ID Number 0 Black 118 1 through...

Page 277: ...een trig gers 0 through 15 can be sent to a peripheral device Each peripheral device supporting the Peripheral Bus II protocol will have its own set of trigger commands defined by the manufacturer Refer to the documenta tion provided with the peripheral device for specific information about its capabilities Zodiak System Peripheral Bus II Configuration and Operation Zodiak Control Interface Cablin...

Page 278: ...t Devices menu Figure 185 2 Touch the New Device button in the Device List pane to bring up the Device Attributes pane 3 Touch PBus Device in the Device Type list Figure 185 Ports Devices Define PBus 2 Device 4 Touch the Device Name data pad to bring up the alphanumeric keypad and assign a name of up to 12 characters for the device 5 Select Create in the Navigate pane lower right This will bring u...

Page 279: ...tch that of the peripheral device in the PBus Address data pad with the keypad or soft knob 8 Enter a Trigger Name for each Trigger 0 15 according to what action will be triggered on the peripheral device as defined by the external device manufacturer Touch the Trigger Name data pad to bring up the keypad for entering a name 9 Touch the Assigned Serial Port data pad at the top of the screen to bri...

Page 280: ... the correct baud Rate and Parity required for communicating with the peripheral device Touch the Set Defaults button to set the default values to 38 4k Baud and parity to None 12 Touch Done lower right to return to the Ports Devices menu Figure 187 Ports Devices Configure PBus Port ...

Page 281: ...onnected to a single serial port Note each PBus device is assigned to the same serial port with a unique PBus address coordinating to each of the four external devices Figure 188 Ports Devices PBus II Device Assignment Once peripheral devices has been defined in the Ports Devices menu the devices can be selected in the PBus GPI menu to be controlled by an E MEM recall or test fired Refer to the Zo...

Page 282: ...s issued by the Zodiak system are formatted correctly These limitations do not apply for Krystal Under Peripheral Bus II control GVeous correctly recognizes Zodiak registers 0 through 39 Higher Zodiak registers are not processed cor rectly by GVeous even though the Zodiak system sends the correct reg ister number out Peripheral Bus II Under Peripheral Bus II control GVeous correctly handles Periph...

Page 283: ... must be equipped with the Serial I O option Control Cabling Connect the Kaleidoscope System Controller Editor Port with a standard RS 422 9 pin serial cable to any unused serial port Serial 1 Serial 4 on the rear of the Zodiak Video Processor frame Figure 43 on page 64 with the pinout described in Table 9 on page 69 Kaleidoscope Configuration Specific settings are required on the Kaleidoscope sys...

Page 284: ...ystem can then be issued to control the devices Control Cabling Connect the P BUS IN port on the TDC 100 frame with a standard RS 422 9 pin serial cable to any unused serial port Serial 1 Serial 4 on the rear of the Zodiak Video Processor frame Figure 43 on page 64 with the pinout described in Table 9 on page 69 TDC 100 Configuration See Table 39 for required menu settings on the TDC 100 system Pe...

Page 285: ...control Software version Switcher model features and Wipe Select You may also use the GVG Model 4000 editor protocol but capabilities will be limited to the following Source select for A B Key 1 2 Aux buses Transition Mode Rate and Triggers All Stop E MEM Recall and Run trigger and Wipe Select In addition as of Release 1 2 0 the Zodiak system does not respond with the same timing as a Grass Valley...

Page 286: ...the following serial communications settings Note You must use the 38 4 baud rate which is the default setting on the Zodiak system for proper operation with an editor Changing the baud rate to dif ferent values can cause Zodiak frame communications failures with the editor The Editor protocol for controlling the Zodiak Digital Production Switcher is given in a separate Kalypso Zodiak Protocol Man...

Page 287: ...button in the Device List pane Figure 189 to bring up the Device Details pane Figure 189 Ports Devices Editor Configuration 2 Touch the Device Name data pad to bring up the alphanumeric keypad and enter a name of up to 12 characters for the editor 3 Touch the Assigned Serial Port data pad to bring up the Port Configuration menu Figure 190 ...

Page 288: ...me of the editor should now appear next to the serial port 5 Set the Baud Rate and Parity to the same values as the editor if they are not at the correct values Table 41 on page 286 Touch the Set Defaults button to set the default values to 38 4k Baud and Odd parity 6 Touch Done to exit the menu when the configuration is complete The defined editor name and its port assignment should now appear in...

Page 289: ...e of the unused serial ports on the rear of the Zodiak Video Processor frame Figure 43 on page 64 with the pinout described in Table 9 on page 69 To configure a serial port to output Tally Contribution information do the following 1 Touch the Tally Contribution button in the Device List in the Eng Setup Ports Devices menu Figure 191 The Device Name will default to Tally Contribution and cannot be ...

Page 290: ...tton to set the default values to 76 8k Baud and parity of None 5 Touch Done to exit the menu and return to the Ports Devices menu For a complete explanation of types of tally information available and the Contribution Tally protocol refer to the Kalypso Zodiak Protocol Manual available on line in pdf format or orderable in hard copy from GVG Cus tomer Service GVG part 071 8063 XX ...

Page 291: ... address 99 3 M E configuration 26 power supply 27 216 replacement parts 154 standard features 20 A Adaptable Mounting Bracket installation 53 Adjustable Console Bracket option installation 53 air filter 146 architecture system 29 autotiming 77 Aux bus configuration 111 B background generators 223 BNC inputs 76 outputs 76 board Control Panel Processor 225 Crosspoint Switch 226 M E Switch 227 Boot ...

Page 292: ...tally 71 USB 71 Control Panel Processor board functional description 225 fuse illustration 192 removing and replacing 140 status indicators 189 Control Processor DSK Still Store module functional description 218 relay fuse 209 reset button and boot switch 176 status indicators 210 control surface cabling and control 70 defined 22 installation 35 troubleshooting 187 cooling Video Processor frame 62...

Page 293: ...al Bus II 282 interfaces supported 21 235 Krystal CPL interface 274 Peripheral Bus II 282 Peripheral Bus II 277 remote aux panels 261 tally contribution 289 VTRs 239 F facility configuration example 28 Fan module fan status 158 fuses 186 troubleshooting 186 FAQ database 2 155 FCC emission control 17 limits 18 features 2 5 M E 19 3 M E 20 system 19 field replaceable units FRU list of 231 web site 1...

Page 294: ...ll Options menu 131 installation 24 Crosspoint Remote Aux panel 45 32 Crosspoint Remote Aux panel 49 CD ROM and Zip drive 39 control surface 35 Main panel 36 Menu panel 51 pre installation procedures 33 recommended tasks 34 Remote Aux panel 45 Video Processor frame 62 Zip drive 36 interfaces supported external interfaces 21 IP address 32 Crosspoint Remote Aux panel restoring default 101 setting 99...

Page 295: ...Over button 72 date setting 163 described and illustrated 23 diagnostics 193 dimensions 37 flange 36 functional description 224 installation 36 IP address changing from panel 90 changing with web browser 87 restoring 174 viewing 162 LED replacement 142 maintenance 137 message log 162 options 25 40 pinouts 39 power supply functional description 225 replacement 141 reformat hard drive disk on chip 1...

Page 296: ...in panel 40 Menu panel Flush Mount option 55 panel 25 Remote Aux panel 45 system 21 Video Processor frame 27 65 outputs Aux bus 111 BNC 76 Program Preset 111 video 76 P panel 2 5 M E Main 23 3 M E Main 23 Main 23 Menu 25 Remote Aux 25 parallel control 71 PC control of Zodiak System 59 PC requirements for Zodiak control 59 Peripheral Bus II PBus2 E MEM levels groups 277 installation and configurati...

Page 297: ...tware download from web 2 source direct 109 external 110 source definition 105 types 107 specifications 229 switch Boot Main panel 174 Boot Video Processor frame 176 Ethernet 74 LAN 73 sync generator 223 system architecture 29 control 32 71 external interfaces 21 features 19 options 21 power up 80 supplied cables 71 T tally connector port pinouts 69 control 71 outputs 78 108 219 relay fuse 209 tro...

Page 298: ...tion 62 IP address changing 93 restoring 176 viewing 160 maintenance 146 modules field upgrade 147 general description 215 replacing 147 options 27 65 pinouts 68 power distribution 217 power supply description 27 functional description 217 maintenance 154 status 158 reformat hard drive 176 RGB Color Correction option 27 software diagnostics tools 164 thermal shutdown 186 209 time of day setting 16...