Presmaster Configurator User Manual - 2.3

Presmaster
Configurator
User Manual
02717-01
 Jan-2002
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Presmaster Configurator Preface
Preface
Warranty
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Associated Publications
Description Part number

Presmaster User Manual 01232
Presmaster Integration Guide 01234
Presmaster Automation Protocol 01235

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Presmaster Configurator Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Preface 3
Warranty --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
Associated Publications-------------------------------------------------------- 4
International Addresses-------------------------------------------------------- 5
Table of Contents 7
Overview 13
Introduction ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 13
Applications ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 14
Installation 15
Running the software 21

Opening screen ----------------------------------------------------------------- 21
Prescontrol menu options. --------------------------------------------------- 22
File ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22
New --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22
Fetch system.conf--------------------------------------------------------- 22
Fetch fallback.conf -------------------------------------------------------- 22
Open local file -------------------------------------------------------------- 23
Print --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23
Put ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23
Save As ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 23
Exit ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23
View ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23

Table of Contents Presmaster Configurator
Equipment List ------------------------------------------------------------- 23

Channel Setup ------------------------------------------------------------- 23
Timecode Setup ----------------------------------------------------------- 24
Administrator Mode ------------------------------------------------------- 24
Support ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24
Get Log Files --------------------------------------------------------------- 24
Mode ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24
Prescontrol------------------------------------------------------------------ 24
Prespanel ------------------------------------------------------------------- 25
Help ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25
About ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25
Prespanel menu options.----------------------------------------------------- 26
File------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26
New--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26
Fetch saved Config. ------------------------------------------------------ 26
Fetch Orig Config.--------------------------------------------------------- 26
Open local file… ----------------------------------------------------------- 26
Put… ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26
Save As…------------------------------------------------------------------- 27
Exit---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 27
View ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 27
Shotbox Assign ------------------------------------------------------------ 27
Timecode Setup ----------------------------------------------------------- 27
Support ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 27
Get Log Files --------------------------------------------------------------- 27
Mode ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28
Prescontrol------------------------------------------------------------------ 28
Prespanel ------------------------------------------------------------------- 28
Help ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28
About ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28
Configuring the PC 29
WARNING ------------------------------------------------------------------ 29
Temporary network settings ------------------------------------------------- 30
WARNING ------------------------------------------------------------------ 30
Creating a new Prescontrol config file 33

IP address------------------------------------------------------------------------ 34
Equipment list ------------------------------------------------------------------- 35
Editing Imagestore entries ------------------------------------------------- 36
Port Parameters -------------------------------------------------------------- 37
IS2 Parameters --------------------------------------------------------------- 39
Adding a downstream Imagestore ----------------------------------------- 40
Adding additional equipment ------------------------------------------------ 43
Routers ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 43
Router set-up --------------------------------------------------------------- 45
Supported router drivers---------------------------------------------------- 45
Edit Sources ---------------------------------------------------------------- 47
Edit Router Source -------------------------------------------------------- 49
Source Name Import from .csv file ------------------------------------ 50
Export Excel File----------------------------------------------------------- 50
Automation--------------------------------------------------------------------- 51
Automation set-up --------------------------------------------------------- 52
Video Tape Recorders (VTR) --------------------------------------------- 53
VTR set-up ------------------------------------------------------------------ 54
Editing existing entries ------------------------------------------------------ 55
Removing existing entries-------------------------------------------------- 55
Channel configuration --------------------------------------------------------- 56
Program Bus ------------------------------------------------------------------ 57
SDI ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 57
AES --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 57
AES layers ------------------------------------------------------------------ 57
Preset Bus --------------------------------------------------------------------- 58
SDI ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 59
AES --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 59
AES layers ------------------------------------------------------------------ 59
AUX Bus------------------------------------------------------------------------ 60
SDI ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 61
AES --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 61
AES layers ------------------------------------------------------------------ 61
Monitor Router ---------------------------------------------------------------- 62
Program---------------------------------------------------------------------- 63
Preview ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 63

Source Select ----------------------------------------------------------------- 64

Source select icons ------------------------------------------------------- 65
Video Standard --------------------------------------------------------------- 65
Mixer / DSK’s ----------------------------------------------------------------- 66
DVE ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 66
Presets----------------------------------------------------------------------- 67
Position ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 67
Size --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 67
Reset ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 67
Aspect Free / Aspect Locked------------------------------------------- 67
Transition Duration-------------------------------------------------------- 67
Transition Profile ---------------------------------------------------------- 67
Automation----------------------------------------------------------------------- 68
Setting timecode --------------------------------------------------------------- 69
Transfering a Prescontrol configuration file. ----------------------------- 70
Creating a new Prespanel config file 71

Assign Channels to Shot Boxes -------------------------------------------- 73
Add ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 73
Shot Box Parameters ---------------------------------------------------- 73
Edit ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 74
Remove ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 74
Monitor Router ---------------------------------------------------------------- 74
Setting timecode --------------------------------------------------------------- 76
Transfering a Prespanel configuration file.------------------------------- 77
Get Log files 79
Administrator Mode 81
Software Updates -------------------------------------------------------------- 83
Warning---------------------------------------------------------------------- 83
Filename ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 84
Version Number -------------------------------------------------------------- 84

Media IP Address ------------------------------------------------------------ 84

Action---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 85
Copy onto Unit ------------------------------------------------------------- 85
Copy and Set to run version -------------------------------------------- 85
Set to run version---------------------------------------------------------- 85
Enable both ----------------------------------------------------------------- 85
Appendix A 91
Rear panel ports ---------------------------------------------------------------- 91
Appendix B 93
Sample Prescontrol config file----------------------------------------------- 93


Presmaster Configurator Overview
Overview
Introduction
Presmaster is a powerful master control switching and channel branding
system designed for automated, multi-channel environments.
One or more Presmaster 100 panels (Prespanels) can be connected to one or

more Presmaster Control Systems (Prescontrols), which in tern provide an
interface to Imagestores, external routers, automation systems and VTR’s.
Presmaster configurator is a Windows based software package designed to

help with the set-up and configuration of a Presmaster system installation.
Using the standard graphical user interface (GUI) this software provides step
by step on screen instructions simplifying the process.
Miranda Technologies Ltd. recommends using this software in conjunction

with the system interconnection diagram plus the various manufacturers
handbooks as much of the data contained within these documents will be
required.
The values entered into this program will directly influence system
performance and reliability. If in doubt at any stage please contact our
support department, details can be found in the Support section of this
manual.

Overview Presmaster Configurator
Applications
Presmaster configurator is designed to run under Microsoft
• Windows98.
• WindowsNT (version 4 ).
• Windows2000.
It is recommended that this software be installed on a network PC allowing

communication with both the Presmaster Control System (Prescontrol), and
the Presmaster 100 panel (Prespanel).

Presmaster Configurator Installation
Installation
To install the software place the Oxtel Series Presmaster software plus
documentation compact disc into the CD drive of a networked computer with
a web browser installed.
A html menu screen will automatically load (index.html) giving options to

install software and/or view on-line documentation.
To install Presconfigurator software click on the Install hyperlink.

Installation Presmaster Configurator
Click in the Run this program from its current location check box then click
OK to continue.
Follow the on-screen commands to launch the InstalShield Wizard.
When prompted, add your Name and Company details.

Click Next to continue or Cancel to abort or Back to return to the previous

command.
Continue to follow the on-screen commands and the Miranda program group
will be installed on your computer.

Uninstall
To remove the Presconfigurator Software from your PC click on Start
Settings Control Panel. Double click on the Add/Remove Programs icon.
Select Miranda Presmaster Confogurator then click on the Add/Remove

button.

The Uninstall wizard will now remove the software from your PC.
Click OK to continue.


Presmaster Configurator Running the Software
Running the software

To start the program double click on the Pres-configurator icon,
or select from Start, Programs, Miranda, Pres-configurator
Opening screen

Running the Software Presmaster Configurator
Prescontrol menu options.
File
New
Starts a new configuration file for up to 4 channels.

Channel1
Channel2
Channel3
Channel4
Fetch system.conf
Selects a system configuration file from a Prescontrol.

Fetch fallback.conf
Selects a fallback configuration file from a Prescontrol.

Open local file
Selects a configuration file held on a PC.

Print
Displays the system.conf configuration file and allows printing.

Put
Writes the system.conf configuration file back to a Prescontrol.

Save As
Saves a system.conf configuration file to a PC.

Exit
Terminates the program.
View
Equipment List
Lists the devices currently configured as being connected to the Prescontrol.

Channel Setup
Displays the setting for each channel A-D (0-3).

Timecode Setup
Allows selection of Leitch Offset and VITC timecode.

Administrator Mode
Allows editing of parameters from the main window.

Warning
This mode should only be used by experienced users.
Support
Get Log Files
Transfers log files from the Prescontrol to a PC.
Mode
Prescontrol
Set configuration file options for a Prescontrol.

Prespanel
Sets configuration file options for a Prespanel.
Help
About
Displays information about the software, version no. build no. and date.

Prespanel menu options.
File
New
Starts a new configuration file.

Fetch saved Config.
Selects a configuration file from a Prespanel.

Fetch Orig Config.
Selects the original configuration file from a Prespanel.

Open local file…
Selects a configuration file held on a PC.

Put…
Writes a configuration file back to a Prespanel.

Save As…
Saves a configuration file to a PC.

Exit
Terminates the program.
View
Shotbox Assign
Configures the channel select buttons CH1-6 and the 24 softkeys on the touch
screen on a Prespanel.
Timecode Setup
Allows selection of Leitch Offset and VITC timecode.
Support
Get Log Files
Transfers log files from the Prespanel to a PC.

Mode
Prescontrol
Sets configuration file options for a Prescontrol.

Prespanel
Sets configuration file options for a Prespanel.
Help
About
Displays information about the software, version no. build no. and date.

Presmaster Configurator Configuring the PC
Configuring the PC
Before you can transfer a configuration file to or from either a Prescontrol or
Prepanel it may be necessary to configure the PC’s network settings.
Presmaster uses TCP/IP protocol with IP addresses in the range of:
Control 172.16.x.x
Media 172.17.x.x
Media Alias 10.96.x.x (or 179.1.x.x for older systems)
To check whether your PC has access to the Presmaster Media network use
the ping command from a DOS window.
From a DOS window type:

Ping 172.17.x.x or
Ping 10.96.x.x (or 179.1.x.x for older systems)
where x.x is the number of the unit you wish to configure.
If your PC has access to the network a confirmation message is returned from

the unit. If not a Destination Host Unreachable message will be displayed.
WARNING
If the settings on your PC require changing, Miranda technologies Ltd

strongly recommends you seek advice from your IT department.

Configuring the PC Presmaster Configurator
Temporary network settings

In the event you need to modify the network settings of your PC to
communicate with a Presmaster media network, use the following procedure.
WARNING
The settings on your PC MUST be returned to their original values after

transferring a configuration file. Please note the original IP settings.
Connect your PC network cable into the media hub of the Presmaster
installation.
Select Start, Settings, Control Panel.
From the Control Panel window double click on the Network icon.

Presmaster Configurator Configuring the PC
Select TCP/IP then click on Properties
In the TCP/IP Properties window enter:

IP Address 10.96.200.5 (or 179.1.200.5 for older systems)
Subnet Mask 255.255.0.0
Click OK to continue or Cancel to abort.

Configuring the PC Presmaster Configurator
Reboot your PC.
Any previous network settings will be invalid but you should now be able to
communicate with the Presmaster system.
REMEMBER TO RESET THE IP ADDRESS AFTER TRANSFER.

Presmaster Configurator Prescontrol configuration
Creating a new Prescontrol

config file
Start the program and check that the software is in Prescontrol mode.
To create a new configuration file click on File then New. Select the number
of channels to be supported.

Prescontrol configuration Presmaster Configurator
IP address
Each Prescontrol is assigned 3 IP addresses (Internet protocol) by Miranda
Technologies Ltd. They consist of a control, media and media alias numbers
with the following prefixes.
Control 172.16.x.x
Media 172.17.x.x
Alias 10.96.x.x (or 179.1.x.x for older systems)
Enter the CONTROL IP address of the Prescontrol to be configured. This is

supplied with the product documentation or can be obtained by contacting
Customer Support on +44 1491 820222.
The Equipment List dialog box is then displayed and depending on the
number of channels selected up to 4 default Imagestore entries will be
displayed.

Equipment list
The Equipment List dialog box is used to add and configure all devices that
are connected to the Prescontrol.
Devices that can be added are:

• Routers
• Automation
• Imagestores (Version 2 only)
• Sony 9 –pin devices (VCR’s etc.)

Editing Imagestore entries

From the Equipment List dialog box select an is2 entry then click the Edit
button, or double click on the is2 entry.
The port number must match the port on the rear panel of the Prescontrol that
the Imagestore is connected to. Default port values are:
Imagestores Port 12 Upstream Channel 1 (A)

Port 13 Upstream Channel 2 (B)
Port 14 Upstream Channel 3 (C)
Port 15 Upstream Channel 4 (D)
For rear port identification refer to Appendix A.

The Prescontrol assumes is2 port-parameters of:
Baud Rate 57600

Parity none
Bits 8
Xon/Xoff false
Port Parameters
If you need to modify the default values, click on the Port Parameters
button.
Use the drop down boxes to adjust the values. Supported vales are:
Baud Rate 9600
19200
38400
57600
115200

Parity none
even
odd
Bits 8
7
Xon/Xoff false
true

IS2 Parameters
Each Imagestore has a maximum of 2 DSK (keying) layers.
If a DVE (squeeze) option is fitted tick the DVE check box.
Adjust the name and comment fields as necessary.

Adding a downstream Imagestore

To add another entry to the Equipment List dialog box select Add or use the
pop-up window option by clicking the right hand mouse button.

Click on the Device drop down box and select is2. The software will
automatically assign Port 20 as the default connection for Channel 1
the Imagestore is connected to. Default port values are:
Imagestores Port 20 Downstream Channel 1 (A)

Port 21 Downstream Channel 2 (B)
Port 22 Downstream Channel 3 (C)
Port 23 Downstream Channel 4 (D)
The Prescontrol assumes is2 port-parameters of:
Baud Rate 57600

Parity none
Bits 8
Xon/Xoff false

NOTE: Presmaster cannot control a DVE (squeeze) option if fitted to a

downstream Imagestore. Do not tick the DVE check box even if
the option is fitted.
Adjust the name and comment fields as necessary.

Adding additional equipment

To add additional equipment to the Equipment List dialog box select Add or
use the pop-up window option by clicking the right hand mouse button.
Routers
Click on the Device drop down box and select router. The software will
automatically assign Port 8 as the default connection.

NOTE: Port 8 is assigned assuming the router uses RS422 protocol. If

the router uses RS232 protocol select port 0.
the router is connected to.
NOTE: Port parameters can only be changed after the router has been
added to the Equipment list dialog box.
To change the port parameters double click on the router entry in the
Equipment List dialog box then click on the Port Parameters button. Use
the settings from the Supported router drivers (page 41) or refer to the
manufacturers handbook for full instructions.

Router set-up
Click on the Protocol drop down box and select the required router driver.
Supported router drivers

The serial port parameters given for each router are the default parameters.
Probel (SWP-02 General Switcher Protocol)

38400bps, 8 bit, 1 stop bit, even parity.
Probel_8 (SWP-08 General Remote Protocol)

Quartz
38400bps, 8 bits, 1 stop bit, no parity.
Leitch
38400bps, 8 bits, 1 stop bit, no parity.

Omnibus
Network VikinX (RS232 only)

19200bps, 8 bits, 1 stop bit, no parity
Sierra
Videotek
38400bps, 7 bit, 1 stop bit, Odd parity.
Philips (VENUS ES Switch))

38400bps, 8 Bit, 1 Stop Bit, Odd Parity.
GVG ( Grass Valley Group Native Protocol )

9600Kbps, 1 stop bit, no parity.
Add the number of inputs and outputs on the router plus the number of layers
and matrices. Refer to the router manufacturers handbooks.
Add comments if necessary.
From the Edit Router dialog box select Edit Sources.

Edit Sources
The software will assign as many sources as inputs specified in the previous
window.
To enter default parameters click on the Setup Defaults button.

Tick the Setup Default Source Names check box and select the required
audio source.
Default values are now displayed.

Edit Router Source
To edit the router source information highlight a source then click the Edit
button in the Edit Router Source dialog box or double click on the source.
Identification
Source # Router source number
Name Text that will be displayed in the Source ident displays on
the Prespanel. Maximum 8 characters.
Audio
Select the audio source and SDI group in the range 1 – 4 (see settings from
Setup Source Defaults dialog box, page 43).

Misc
VTR port Enter the port number of the VCR if connected to the
Prescontrol. Default port setting is 16.
PGM GPI Option not currently available.
AUX GPI Option not currently available.
Close the Edit Router Source dialog box. Then Click OK to save setting
and continue or Cancel to abort from the Edit Router dialog box.
It the router entries were saved they will now be displayed in the Equipment
List dialog box.
Source Name Import from .csv file
To assist with the naming of router sources an import facility is available for
comma separated variable (.csv) files, which can be generated in Microsoft
Excel. To import a file click on the Source Name Import from .csv file
button. Use the Open dialog window to locate and load the file. The file must
only contain the source names in column A. No other data is necessary
including a column heading.
Export Excel File
To export the router source information as a Microsoft Excel compatible

.csv file, click on the Export Excel File button and use the Save As dialog
window to save the file.

Automation
To add an automation entry to the Equipment List dialog box select Add or
use the pop-up window option by clicking the right hand mouse button.
Click on the Device drop down box and select automation. The software will
automatically assign Port 4 as the default connection for channel 1
automation.
the automation is connected to. Default port values are:
Automation Port 4 Channel 1 (A)

Port 5 Channel 2 (B)
Port 6 Channel 3 (C)
Port 7 Channel 4 (D)
To change the port setting click on the Port drop down box and assign the
new connector number.


NOTE: Port Parameters can only be changed after automation has been
added to the Equipment list dialog box.
To change the port parameters double click on the automation entry in the
Equipment List dialog box then click on the Port Parameters button.
Refer to page 33 for full instructions.
For settings refer to the automation manufacturers handbook.
Automation set-up
Only the tx220 protocol is supported. To enable automation when the

Prescontrol is powered up or rebooted tick the Start Enable check box.
Add comments if necessary.

Video Tape Recorders (VTR)

To add a VTR entry to the Equipment List dialog box select Add or use the
pop-up window option by clicking the right hand mouse button.
Click on the Device drop down box and select sony-9pin. The software will
automatically assign Port 16 as the default connection.
the VTR is connected to. To change the port setting click on the Port drop
down box and assign the new connector number.
NOTE: Port Parameters can only be changed after the sony-9pin has
been added to the Equipment list dialog box.

To change the port parameters double click on the sony-9pin entry in the
Equipment List dialog box then click on the Port Parameters button.
Refer to page 33 for full instructions.
For baud rate settings refer to the sony-9pin manufacturers handbook.
VTR set-up
For Preroll and Frame Rate data refer to the manufacturers handbook.
Add comment if necessary.
The VTR entry will now appear in the Equipment List dialog box.

Editing existing entries

To modify an existing entry in the Equipment List dialog box either
♦ Double click on the entry

♦ Highlight the entry then click on the Edit button.
♦ Highlight the entry then use the right hand mouse button to open the
pop-up window.
Each of the dialog boxes used to add the device will be displayed allowing
the user to modify the fields.
Removing existing entries

To remove an existing entry from the Equipment List dialog box either
♦ Highlight the entry then click on the Remove button.

♦ Highlight the entry then use the right hand mouse button to open the
pop-up window.
A warning message will then be displayed confirming removal of the

selected device.

Channel configuration
From the Equipment List dialog box click the Channels >> button.
The Channel Configuration Form dialog box will now be displayed.

To assist with channel configuration it may be necessary to refer to the router

manufacturers handbook plus the system interconnection diagram.
Program Bus
SDI
SDI Router Port Prescontrol rear panel port to router
(default port 8)
SDI Output Router output to Imagestore input A
SDI Layer no Router layer number of the SDI output to
Imagestore input A
SDI Matrix Router matrix number of the SDI output to
Imagestore input A
Refer to router manufacturers handbook.
AES
Tick the Use AES Router check box if using a separate audio router.
AES Router Port Prescontrol rear panel port to router

(default port 8)
AES Output Router output to Imagestore AES input A
Miranda Technologies Ltd recommend SDI and
AES outputs use the same number
AES Matrix Router matrix number of the AES output to
Imagestore AES input A
AES layers
Use this section to select the layers within the SDI router reserved for AES
audio. Refer to router manufacturers handbook.
NOTES
♦ Fields with a –1 entry will be ignored.
♦ Numbers are indexed from 0 to n-1 where n=maximum number of router
inputs.
♦ When using multiple AES layers, all 8 must be the same size and in the
same matrix.

Preset Bus
Select Same as Program radio button to use program bus defaults.

SDI
Router Port Prescontrol rear panel port to router
(default port 8)
SDI Output Router output to Imagestore input B
SDI Layer no Router layer number of the SDI output to
Imagestore input B
SDI Matrix Router matrix number of the SDI output to
Imagestore input B
AES
Tick the Use AES Router check box if using a separate audio router.

(default port 8)
AES Output Router output to Imagestore AES input B
AES Matrix Router matrix number of the AES output to
Imagestore AES input B
AES layers
Values from Program Bus will be displayed.
NOTES
♦ Program and Preset router configurations have the same number of
layers matrices.

AUX Bus
Select the No AUX Router radio button if this feature is not required.
Select Same as Program radio button to use program bus defaults.

SDI
(default port 8)
SDI Output SDI Router output that the AUX bus will control.
SDI Layer no Router layer number of the SDI output that the
AUX bus will control.
SDI Matrix Router matrix number of the SDI output that the
AES
Tick the Use AES Router box if using a separate audio router.

(default port 8)
AES Output AES Router output that the AUX bus will control.
AES Matrix Router matrix number of the AES output that the
AES layers
Values from Program Bus will be displayed.
NOTE

Monitor Router
Use this option if you wish to route the program and preview outputs from an
Imagestore back into the router for remote monitoring.


(default port 8)
(default port 8)
Program
Program Input SDI Router input from the Imagestore program
output.
SDI Layer no Router layer number of the SDI input from the
Imagestore program.
SDI Matrix Router matrix number of the SDI input from the
Imagestore program.
AES Input AES Router input from the Imagestore AES
program output.
SDI Layer no Router layer number of the AES input from the
Imagestore AES program.
SDI Matrix Router matrix number of the AES input from the
Imagestore AES program.
Refer to router manufacturers data.
Preview
Preview Input SDI Router input from the Imagestore preview
output.
SDI Layer no Router layer number of the SDI input from the
Imagestore preview.
SDI Matrix Router matrix number of the SDI input from the
Imagestore preview.
AES Input AES Router input from the Imagestore AES
preview output.
SDI Layer no Router layer number of the AES input from the
Imagestore AES preview.
SDI Matrix Router matrix number of the AES input from the
Imagestore AES preview.
Refer to router manufacturers data.

For router output definition refer to the Monitor Router section in Creating a
new Prespanel config.
NOTE
Source Select
To allocate router sources click on the Source Select button.
Prescontrol can only allocate up to 100 source inputs from the router. If you
are using a router with more than 100 you will need to select from the
available sources which ones to use.
To select a source click on an entry in the left hand column and transfer it to
the right hand column using the following icons.

Source select icons
Selects a single entry.
Selects all entries.
Deselects a single entry.
Deselects all entries.
Moves entry up the list.
Moves entry down the list.
Click OK to continue.
Video Standard
Select from PAL, NTSC or other frame and sync rates.

Mixer / DSK’s
Enter the Prescontrol rear panel port that the Imagestore is connected to
(default port 12 channel 1).
If an additional (downstream) Imagestore is connected in cascade mode tick
the Has Additional Imagestore box.
Enter the Prescontrol rear panel port that the cascaded Imagestore is
connected to (default port 20 channel 1).
DVE
6 preset DVE (Digital Video Effects) can be configured if the DVE
(Squeeze) option is fitted to the Imagestore.
To configure the presets click on the Edit Presets button.

The Squeeze Preset dialog box is then displayed.

Presets
Select the preset to edit, 1-6.

Position
X position to centre of squeeze image relative to screen width

(50%=screen centre).
Y position to centre of squeeze image relative to screen height
(50%=screen centre).
Use the slider control to the right of the boxes to adjust the value or type in
the value by clicking the cursor in the required field.
Size
W width of squeeze image relative to screen width (100%=full screen).

H height of squeeze image relative to screen height (100%=full screen).
Use the slider control to the right of the boxes to adjust the value or type in
Reset
Resets the squeeze image to full screen, centrally placed,

X=50, Y=50, W=100, H=100.
Aspect Free / Aspect Locked
Controls the aspect ratio of the squeeze image relative to the screen size.
Transition Duration
Sets the number of frames the DVE will take to complete the task. There are
3 modes, Slow, Medium and Fast. The transition mode used is set by the
Prespanel. Use the up and down arrows to adjust the value (0-999) or type in
Transition Profile
Smooth Sets smooth velocity profiles.

Linear Sets linear velocity profiles.

Automation
If automation is required click the Enabled check box.
Select from the drop down dialog box the Prescontrol rear panel port that the
automation system is connected to. Default ports are:
Automation Port 4 Channel 1 (A)
Port 5 Channel 2 (B)
Port 6 Channel 3 (C)
Port 7 Channel 4 (D)
If another channel requires configuring select the Next button , otherwise the
following message will be displayed.
The basic configuration is now complete.
To expand the configuration tree click on the + symbol next to the

Prescontrol IP address number.

Setting timecode
To enable time code support select View Timecode setup.
The Timecode Setup Form dialog box is displayed.
Select the appropriate time code.

Transfering a Prescontrol configuration

file.
To transfer a completed configuration file select file Put.
Enter the Media IP address of the

Prescontrol you wish to transfer the
system.conf configuration file to.
Press Connect to send or Close to

abort.
After the file has been transferred

reboot the Prescontol.
Using the front panel switches select System Restart? then press the enter
key.

Presmaster Configurator Prespanel Configuration
Creating a new Prespanel

config file
Start the program and check that the software is in Prespanel mode.
The software defaults to Prescontrol mode. To configure a Prespanel select

Mode then Prespanel.
To create a new configuration file click on File then New.

Prespanel Configuration Presmaster Configurator
The Assign Channels to Shot Boxes dialog will be displayed.
This assigns the Channel Select buttons CH1 – CH6 and the 24 soft keys on
the Prespanel to a Prescontrol channel.
NOTE: Channel Select buttons CH1-CH6 are equivalent to the first 6

screen softkeys.

Assign Channels to Shot Boxes
Add
From the Assign Channels to Shot Boxes window click on the Add button.
Shot Box Parameters
Shot Box
Assigns the Channel Select button on the Prespanel.

0 =CH1, 1=CH2, 2=CH3, 3=CH4, 4=CH5, 5=CH6……23=CH24
Ip Address
The CONTROL IP address of the Prescontrol associated with the channel.

Channel
The channel on the Prescontrol to be associated with the Channel Select

button:
0=A (Channel 1)
1=B (Channel 2)

2=C (Channel 3)
3=D (Channel 4)
Edit
To modify an existing shot box entry either double click on the required
number or highlight the entry then click on the Edit button.
Remove
To remove an existing shot box entry select the required shot box number
then click on the Remove button.
A warning message will then be displayed confirming removal of the

selected entry.
Monitor Router
This feature will only be required if the Monitor Router section of the
Channel Configuration Form was enabled in the Prescontrol configuration.
Tick the Enabled check box only if the SDI video monitors are connected
through the router.
Program Output SDI Router output that connects to the program
monitor.
Preview Output SDI Router output that connects to the preview
monitor.

Tick the Use AES Router check box only if the AES audio monitors are
connected through the router.
Program AES Output AES Router output that connects to the program
audio monitor.
Preview AES Output AES Router output that connects to the preview
audio monitor.
The basic configuration is now complete.

Setting timecode
To enable time code support select View Timecode setup.
The Timecode Setup Form dialog box is displayed.
Select the appropriate time code.

Transfering a Prespanel configuration

file.
To transfer a completed configuration file select file Put.
Enter the Media IP address of the Prespanel you wish to transfer the config
file to.
Press Connect to send or Close to

abort.
After the file has been

transferred reboot the
Prespanel.

To restart the Prespanel without disconnecting the power, simultaneously

press the 3 buttons shown below.

Presmaster Configurator Get Log Files
Get Log files

Kernel log file are generated by both the Prescontrol and Prespanel. These
log files monitor system performance and record error messages, which may
be helpful in determining system faults or problems.
To retrieve log files select Mode Get Log Files.
The GetLogForms dialog box is then displayed.

Get Log Files Presmaster Configurator
Enter the Media IP address of the unit you wish to transfer files from. Once
the connection has been established the log files will then be displayed.
To transfer a file, highlight it with the mouse then click on the right mouse
button to open the pop-up window. Selecting Save will open the Save As
dialog box. Select a suitable directory on the PC then click on Save to
transfer the file or Cancel to abort.
To view the log file open with a suitable text editor.

Presmaster Configurator Administrator Mode
Administrator Mode
Administrator mode allows editing of all parameters from the main screen. It
is a very powerful editing tool that should only be used by experienced users.
To enter administrator mode select View Administrator Mode.
The main screen changes to display the Edit Parameters Value section in
the lower right hand panel.

Administrator Mode Presmaster Configurator
Any value can now be edited from the main screen. Highlight an entry in the
Name column with the mouse and the corresponding value is displayed in the
Edit Parameter Values section. Type in the new value then click on the Set
button to accept the change.
Alternatively extra sections can be added to the TreeView (left hand panel).
To add an extra section highlight the entry in the Treeview that the new
section is to appear under, then click the right mouse button to open the pop-
up window. Selecting Add Child Section will add a new_section. Type in
the name of the new field.
The new field will have no parameters associated with it. To add parameters
select the new field in the left hand panel. Move the mouse to the empty right
hand panel then click the right hand mouse button.
The New Parameters dialog box is then displayed.
Add the name and value.
To delete entries highlight the object in either panel then click on the right
hand mouse button. Select Delete or Delete Section to remove the entry.

Software Updates
Updating system software can only be performed in Administrator mode and
should only be carried out by experienced users. If in doubt, contact Miranda
Technologies Ltd support desk for further help and information.
Warning
This mode is only for updating to interim releases. Full software releases
should only be carried out by Miranda Technologies Ltd support staff.
Select the mode according to the unit to be updated, i.e. Precontrol to update
a control unit and Prespanel to update a panel.
To enter Software Update mode select Support Software Update.
Enter the Media IP address of the unit to be updated.

Press Connect to communicate with the unit or Cancel to abort.
The Software Update window will now be displayed.
Filename
Use the browse feature to locate on a local or networked PC the
presmaster_X_XX.tgz file, where X_XX is the version number of the
software to be installed.
Version Number
Use the drop down box to display all the previous/current installed software
versions on the unit.
Media IP Address
Displays the media IP Address on the connected unit.

Action
Copy onto Unit
Use in conjunction with the Filename option to copy a compressed .tgz file
onto the unit.
Copy and Set to run version
Use in conjunction with the Filename option to copy a compressed .tgz file
onto the unit and set it to run the version. The unit will load the new software
after rebooting.
Set to run version
Use in conjunction with the Version Number option to reinstall a previous

version of software. The unit will reload the previous software version after
rebooting.
Enable both
If the unit is configured as a panel only system tick the Enable Both check
box.
Press Update to continue installation or Cancel to abort.
The file will now be transferred to unit. If either, Copy and Set to run
version or Set to run version have been selected the Presmaster unit must be
rebooted for the new software to take effect.


Presmaster Configurator Support
Support
Product Support
Miranda Technologies Ltd's support desk exists to provide timely help and
advice to Miranda Technologies Ltd users and telephone support is available
for the entire life of the product. The support desk may be contacted using
any of the following methods.
Telephone: +(44) 1491 820222
(Monday to Friday, 0900-1730 (U.K. times))
Fax: +(44) 1491 820002 (at all times)
E-mail: [email protected] (at all times)
Where the query relates to a specific Presmaster Control, make a note of the
unit's serial number (on the rear panel) and the software version (displayed on
the front panel at boot-up).
Warranty and Non-Warranty Repairs

Miranda Technologies Ltd provides all products that are sold new with a
three-year, return-to-base warranty. Products that are purchased as “ex-
demo” may have a limited warranty and reference should be made the
original acknowledgement of order or the Product Certificate for warranty
details.
A repair service for warranty and non-warranty products provides a typical
turnaround time of ten working days. The procedure for returning a unit to
Miranda Technologies Ltd is given later in this section.
Obsolescence
Obsolete products will be supported for a minimum of 3 years from the date
of obsolescence. Miranda Technologies Ltd will continue to provide support
beyond this period, but will not replenish service stock and is therefore
unable to guarantee the availability of every component used.

Support Presmaster Configurator
Upgrades
Software upgrades are regularly available as part of a continuing commitment
to product improvement. Most software upgrades can be performed remotely
and customers are kept informed of software and hardware upgrades via
Release Notes that are e-mailed to the nominated contact.
Hardware upgrading is normally carried out at Miranda Technologies Ltd’s
factory and involves full re-testing and QA checks. Refurbishment can also
be performed where required but these are not covered by the standard
warranty.
Service Visits
On-site assistance from an Miranda Technologies Ltd Field Service Engineer
will be provided assuming adequate notice is given. Service visits are
normally chargeable and are not covered by the standard warranty.
Equipment Loans
A variety of loan agreements are possible and can be arranged with the
Engineering Support department through the helpdesk although it is not
always possible to fulfil loan requests at short notice.
Training
Customer training can be provided to match individual requirements.
Training can be carried out either at customer premises (preferred option) or
at Miranda Technologies Ltd’s facility in Oxfordshire where a dedicated
demonstration room is available.
Courses can be tailored for either technical or operational staff and these
courses can be ordered at the same time as the equipment or at any
subsequent time.

Presmaster Configurator Support
Web Page
Miranda Technologies Ltd’s web page can be found at www.miranda.com.
Returns Procedure
Should there be a need to return any Miranda Technologies Ltd product for
upgrade or repair, telephone the Helpdesk and request a "return number".
The helpdesk will ask for details of the return including the unit’s serial
number, reason for return and any fault information. Make sure that these
details are to hand when contacting the helpdesk.
Mark the “return number” clearly on any packaging as well as on the return
paperwork. Any subsequent correspondence should reference this “return
number”.
Transit Packaging
When returning equipment ensure that it is adequately packaged using good
quality materials. Particularly ensure that the unit is tightly packed within a
strong carton (preferably the original) and avoid common polythene or
polystyrene chips, since the product may contain static sensitive devices.
Some components, such as hard drives, may be susceptible to damage by
physical shock and caution is required when removing the equipment from
racks.
Units received at Miranda Technologies Ltd with obvious damage, not
described on the accompanying documentation, or not notified to Miranda
Technologies Ltd by the customer, are assumed damaged in transit and this is
chargeable. Customers are strongly advised to insure the equipment against
damage in transit when returning it to Miranda Technologies Ltd. Should a
unit be received from Miranda Technologies Ltd in a damaged state (either
new or repaired), this should be reported to both the courier and Miranda
Technologies Ltd immediately

Support Presmaster Configurator

Presmaster Configurator Appendix A
Appendix A
Rear panel ports

Appendix A Prespanel Configurator

Presmaster Configurator Appendix B
Appendix B
Sample Prescontrol config file

prescontrols
{
172.16.1.1
{
channels="1"
chan_a
{
field_rate="50"
frame_rate="25"
chan_name="Channel A"
automation_port="^4"
chan_proc
{
mixer_port="^12"
mixer_has_dve="true"
dsks="4"
dsk0
{
has_dve="true"
layer="0"
port="^12"
}
dsk1
{
has_dve="true"
layer="1"
port="^12"
}
dve

Appendix B Prespanel Configurator
{
squeezes
{
slow_ms="500"
med_ms="250"
fast_ms="100"
preset1
{
x_pos="0.500000"
y_pos="0.500000"
x_size="0.500000"
y_size="0.500000"
smooth_profile="true"
}
preset2
{
x_pos="0.200000"
y_pos="0.200000"
x_size="0.200000"
y_size="0.200000"
}
preset3
{
x_pos="0.800000"
y_pos="0.800000"
x_size="0.200000"
y_size="0.200000"
}
preset4
{
x_pos="0.800000"
y_pos="0.200000"
x_size="0.200000"
y_size="0.200000"

}
preset5
{
x_pos="0.200000"
y_pos="0.500000"
x_size="0.370000"
y_size="0.980000"
}
preset6
{
x_pos="0.500000"
y_pos="0.450000"
x_size="0.290000"
y_size="0.300000"
}
}
}
dsk2
{
has_dve="false"
layer="0"
port="^20"
}
dsk3
{
has_dve="false"
layer="1"
port="^20"
}
}
routers
{
router_mix_a="^8"
router_op_mix_a="0"
router_aes_a="0.0.0.0^0"

router_op_aes_a="-1"
router_mix_b="^8"
router_op_mix_b="0"
router_aes_b="0.0.0.0^0"
router_op_aes_b="-1"
router_aux="0.0.0.0^0"
router_op_aux="-1"
router_aes_aux="0.0.0.0^0"
router_op_aes_aux="-1"
router_mon="0.0.0.0^0"
layers
{
router_layer_sdi_a="0"
router_layer_aes_a_0="-1"
router_layer_sdi_b="0"
router_layer_aes_b_0="-1"
router_layer_sdi_aux="-1"
router_layer_aes_aux_0="-1"
router_layer_mon_sdi_a="-1"
router_layer_mon_aes_a="-1"
router_layer_mon_sdi_b="-1"
router_layer_mon_aes_b="-1"
}
matrix
{
router_matrix_sdi_a="0"
router_matrix_aes_a="-1"
router_matrix_sdi_b="0"

router_matrix_aes_b="-1"
router_matrix_sdi_aux="-1"
router_matrix_aes_aux="-1"
router_matrix_mon_sdi_a="-1"
router_matrix_mon_aes_a="-1"
router_matrix_mon_sdi_b="-1"
router_matrix_mon_aes_b="-1"
}
}
chan_sources
{
source0="0"
source1="1"
source2="2"
source3="3"
source4="4"
source5="5"
source6="6"
source7="7"
}
}
ports
{
port12
{
device_type="is2"
has_dve="true"
dsk_layers="2"
name="IS-A1"
comment="channel A imagestore"
}
port20
{
device_type="is2"
dsk_layers="2"
has_dve="false"
name="IS-A2"

comment="channel A downstream"
}
port8
{
device_type="router"
device_protocol="probel"
inputs="8"
outputs="8"
num_layers="1"
num_matrices="1"
comment="SDI router"
sources
{
source0
{
name="NEWS"
audio_use_aes="false"
audio_source="1"
machine="0.0.0.0^0"
pgm_tally_gpi="-1"
aux_tally_gpi="-1"
}
source1
{
name="SOAPS"
audio_source="1"
machine="0.0.0.0^0"
pgm_tally_gpi="-1"
aux_tally_gpi="-1"
}
source2
{
name="COMEDY"
audio_source="1"
machine="0.0.0.0^0"

pgm_tally_gpi="-1"
aux_tally_gpi="-1"
}
source3
{
name="SPORT"
audio_source="1"
machine="0.0.0.0^0"
pgm_tally_gpi="-1"
aux_tally_gpi="-1"
}
source4
{
name="VTR-1"
audio_source="1"
machine="^16"
pgm_tally_gpi="-1"
aux_tally_gpi="-1"
}
source5
{
name="SAT-1"
audio_source="1"
machine="0.0.0.0^0"
pgm_tally_gpi="-1"
aux_tally_gpi="-1"
}
source6
{
name="OB-1"
audio_source="1"
machine="0.0.0.0^0"
pgm_tally_gpi="-1"

aux_tally_gpi="-1"
}
source7
{
name="OB-2"
audio_source="1"
machine="0.0.0.0^0"
pgm_tally_gpi="-1"
aux_tally_gpi="-1"
}
}
}
port4
{
device_type="automation"
device_protocol="tx-220"
control_at_startup="true"
comment="automation"
}
port16
{
device_type="sony-9pin"
preroll_ms="250"
frame_rate="30"
comment="VTR-1"
}
}
}
}

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Windows98, WindowsNT, Windows2000 and MicrosoftExcel are

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Description Part number

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USA Office Latin America Office

UK Office European Sales Centre

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Running the software 21

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Equipment List ------------------------------------------------------------- 23

Creating a new Prescontrol config file 33

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Source Select ----------------------------------------------------------------- 64

Creating a new Prespanel config file 71

Get Log files 79

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Media IP Address ------------------------------------------------------------ 84

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One or more Presmaster 100 panels (Prespanels) can be connected to one or

Presmaster configurator is a Windows based software package designed to

Miranda Technologies Ltd. recommends using this software in conjunction

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It is recommended that this software be installed on a network PC allowing

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A html menu screen will automatically load (index.html) giving options to

To install Presconfigurator software click on the Install hyperlink.

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Follow the on-screen commands to launch the InstalShield Wizard.

When prompted, add your Name and Company details.

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Click Next to continue or Cancel to abort or Back to return to the previous

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Select Miranda Presmaster Confogurator then click on the Add/Remove

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Running the software

or select from Start, Programs, Miranda, Pres-configurator

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Prescontrol menu options.

Starts a new configuration file for up to 4 channels.

Selects a system configuration file from a Prescontrol.

Selects a fallback configuration file from a Prescontrol.

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Open local file

Selects a configuration file held on a PC.

Displays the system.conf configuration file and allows printing.

Writes the system.conf configuration file back to a Prescontrol.

Saves a system.conf configuration file to a PC.

Terminates the program.

Lists the devices currently configured as being connected to the Prescontrol.

Displays the setting for each channel A-D (0-3).

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