Preliminary User’s Manual Rainier 3G series Revision 1.0.
WARNING Do not attempt to disassemble your Rainier 3G device. Doing so may void your warranty. There are no serviceable parts inside. Please refer all servicing to qualified personnel. TRADEMARKS All brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. COPYRIGHT The information in this manual is subject to change without prior notice.
Table of Contents Warranty ............................................................................................. iv Extended Warranty Options ........................................................................ v Services and Repairs Outside the Warranty Period ................................... v Regulatory Information ...................................................................... vi Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement ..........................
Two Rainier 3Gs with redundant display (VGA cascade, monitor display failure back-up scheme) ..................17 Four Rainier 3Gs connected to two monitor displays ........................18 Six Rainier 3Gs connected to two monitor displays ..........................18 1.6 Getting Your Rainier 3G Ready for Use ............................................20 Basic Hardware Connections ............................................................20 Cascading ....................................................
3 Avitech ASCII Protocol ............................................................. 149 3.1 Setting the RS-232 Port ...................................................................149 Method 1: Via Ethernet Connection .................................................150 Method 2: Via Serial Connection .....................................................154 3.2 Entering the ASCII X Command Interface (via RS-232) .................158 3.3 Entering the ASCII X Command Interface (via IP) ................
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Preface Welcome Congratulations on purchasing the Avitech Rainier 3G. The Rainier 3G allows you to monitor up to eight 3G / HD / SD-SDI / PAL / NTSC sources in a single module via a full HD-SDI 1080p signal. Its built-in 8×8 crosspoint switch enables powerful multiviewing by efficiently managing inputs through flexible integration. You can easily expand the system by cascading up to eight Rainier 3G to allow the monitoring of up to 64 sources on either one or two screens.
1 Getting Started This chapter introduces you to the features and specifications as well as the external components of your Avitech Rainier 3G. It also guides you through the process of setting up your Rainier 3G for use. NOTE: Depending on the model you purchased the cabinet color and the look of the accessories may be different from the ones shown in this manual. 1.
Utility Disc (contains software and user’s manual) RJ-50 GPI Terminal Block ® DVI-to-HDMI Adapter (optional) DVI-to-VGA Adapter (optional) Proprietary DB26 to 16 BNC Breakout Cable (optional) Proprietary DB9 to 4 BNC Breakout Cable (optional) DVI-I Male-to-Female Cable (optional) ** Avitech TACP (optional) *** 2
Proprietary RJ-45 to RS-232 (DB9-FM) Cable (optional – refer to the “NOTE” below.) Ear with screw (already installed on Rainier 3G upon order for assembly on to rack mount) * This is an optional external power supply along with the associated dual power supply PCBA inside the Rainier 3G to achieve power redundancy. If this optional external power supply is connected power (AC or DC) can be unplugged on the Rainier 3G without affecting the power supply to the unit.
DB9-FM Pin RJ-45 Assignment 1 Pin Assignment 1 Tx Gnd 2 Tx 2 3 Rx 3 4 5 Gnd 4 Rx 5 Gnd 6 6 7 7 8 5V 8 5V 9 1.
Model Rainier 3GC-4E/4E Rainier 3GC-4A/4A Rainier 3GC-4D/4D Rainier 3GC-4A/4E Rainier 3GC-4A/4D Rainier 3GC-4E/4D Rainier 3GLC-4E/4E Rainier 3GLC-4D/4D Rainier 3GLC-4A/4A Rainier 3GLC-4A/4E Rainier 3GLC-4A/4D Rainier 3GLC-4E/4D HD/SD-SDI/ NTSC/PAL Input DVI/VGA/ HDMI Input Looping Output on SDI 8×8 SDI Crosspoint Switch 8 2 N/A Built-in 8 2 8 Built-in * N/A means not applicable Model Embedded Audio Analog Stereo Audio Rainier 3G-4E 4 N/A N/A Rainier 3G-4A N/A 4 N/A Rainier 3G-4D N
Model Embedded Audio Analog Stereo Audio Digital Audio N/A 4 4 4 N/A 4 Rainier 3G-4A/4D Rainier 3GL-4A/4D Rainier 3GC-4A/4D Rainier 3GLC-4A/4D Rainier 3G-4E/4D Rainier 3GL-4E/4D Rainier 3GC-4E/4D Rainier 3GLC-4E/4D Supports up to eight: – HD 3G/1.5G / SD-SDI / PAL / NTSC input sources per unit – HD 3G/1.
On-screen display of: – labels – 3D borders – closed caption (CC) for NTSC / PAL input signal – V-chip display (future option) – alarms (video loss, video freeze, black video, audio loss / audio high / – audio low detection) – VU / PPM ballistic scale meter (user-adjustable) – interpreted WSS, LTC and AFD metadata for aspect ratio adjustment, time code display and formatting. Communication control via IP or RS-232 [via proprietary RJ-45 to RS-232 (DB9-FM) cable].
Specifications Parts Inputs Specifications Video Automatic sensing via BNC 3G HD-SDI (1080p 60 Hz, 1080p 59.94 Hz, 1080p50 Hz) 4:2:2 1.5G HD-SDI (1080p 30 Hz, 1080p 29.97 Hz, 1080p 25 Hz, 1080p 24 sf (segmented frame), 1080p 23.98 sf, 1080i 59.94 Hz, 1080i 60 Hz, 1080i 50 Hz, 1035i 60 Hz, 1035i 59.94 Hz, 720p 59.94 Hz, 720p 60 Hz, 720p 50 Hz) SD-SDI (NTSC/480i 60 Hz, NTSC/480i 59.
Parts Audio input Specifications Analog 2-channel per video Available for Rainier 3G-4A / 4A/4A / 4A/4E / 4A/4D / Rainier 3GL-4A/4A / 4A/4E / 4A/4D / Rainier 3GC-4A/4A / 4A/4E / 4A/4D / Rainier 3GLC-4A/4A / 4A/4E / 4A/4D AES 4-channel per video (balanced and unbalanced) Available for Rainier 3G-4D / 4D/4D / 4A/4D / 4E/4D / Rainier 3GL-4D/4D / 4A/4D / 4E/4D / Rainier 3GC-4D/4D / 4A/4D / 4E/4D / Rainier 3GLC-4D/4D / 4A/4D / 4E/4D Embedded 8-channel per video Available for Rainier 3G-4E / 4E/4E / 4A/4E /
Expandability. Standalone operation (single Rainier 3G) with control via RS-232 cable / IP or; multiple operations (cascade up to eight Rainier 3G for monitoring of up to 64 sources on either one or two screens). Compact yet flexible. Internal two way and external cascade architecture. Router integration. Built-in 8×8 crosspoint switch. One Rainier 3G can fit in a single rack unit (RU) space for a maximum of eight HD / SD-SDI / NTSC / PAL inputs and two DVI / VGA inputs.
1.4 Identifying the Rear Hardware Components Ref Label / Component Description Video Input (SDI IN 1 / 2 / 3 BNC connectors for 3G / 1.5G HD / SD-SDI / composite video input sources. / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8) NOTE: It is highly recommended that you connect the composite video input source to SDI IN 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 ports for optimum image quality. RS-485 (IN) (OUT) RS-485 connectors for serial cascading input / output.
Ref Label / Component AUDIO IN-1 / 2 Description Each connector can include up to four analog stereo pairs / AES audio inputs via proprietary DB26 to 16 BNC breakout cable. NOTE: Refer to the next figure for the pin-out assignments. SDI OUT-1 / 2 BNC connector supports 3Gbps HD-SDI signal for long distance output to monitor display. NOTE: No video output from this port is possible when the item Output Timing in Phoenix-Q program is set at VESA.
Proprietary DB9 to 4 BNC Breakout Cable 13
Proprietary DB26 to 16 BNC Breakout Cable Each window can support four pairs of audio source (comprised of left and right channel on each pair, hence the 8-channel). The left and right channel of each pair must have the same source (e.g., embedded audio for both left and right channel). Setting the left channel as embedded audio and then setting the right channel as analog audio is not allowed. But different pairs can have different sources (e.g.
1.5 Application Scenarios The following figures are for illustration purposes only. Select the appropriate configuration based on your requirements.
One Rainier 3G with redundant display (monitor display failure back-up scheme) * CV stands for PAL / NTSC signal Two Rainier 3Gs connected to a dedicated monitor display 16
Two Rainier 3Gs connected to two monitor displays Two Rainier 3Gs with redundant display (VGA cascade, monitor display failure back-up scheme) 17
Four Rainier 3Gs connected to two monitor displays Four Rainier 3Gs connected to three monitor displays 18
Six Rainier 3Gs connected to two monitor displays 19
1.6 Getting Your Rainier 3G Ready for Use Basic Hardware Connections Perform the following steps to get your Rainier 3G series up and running: NOTE: The steps outlined next would depend on the type of configuration you wish to set up. 1. Connect up to eight BNC cables to the eight video SDI IN 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 ports for: – 3G HD-SDI video inputs or; – 1.5G HD-SDI video inputs or; – SD-SDI video inputs or; – composite video inputs.
2. Connect the proprietary RJ-45 to RS-232 (DB9-FM) cable to the RS-232 port for signal from the computer. And / or, connect the Ethernet cable to the IP port for using the computer’s Phoenix-Q software to perform setup on the Rainier 3G.
3. Connect one end of the DVI / VGA cable to the computer’s DVI port and the other end to the CASCADE IN-1 port of Rainier 3G for video input of computer signal (as background image). You may need to use a DVI-toVGA adapter. NOTE: Make sure that the resolution of the input source (as background image) is the same as the resolution of the OUTPUT-1 port for video output to the monitor display.
5. Make sure to assign a unique address to your Rainier 3G ID rotary dial when connecting to systems with two or more units. 6. Connect the AC power cord to the 110~250V power jack. Cascading In essence, except for the Rainier 3G-4E / -4A / -4D, your Rainier 3G / -3GL / -3GC / -3GLC (-4E/4E / -4A/4A / -4D/4D / -4A/4E / -4A/4D / -4E/4D) is an internally cascaded dual module. Cascading is the technique of “daisy-chaining” two or more Rainier 3G modules through a DVI display and a digital control backbone.
Internal Cascading (Dual Module Rainier 3G) When cascading internally: Scenario 1 – when OUTPUT-1 port connects to your monitor display. Make sure that the Cascade In setting for Module ID 1 (MID 1) in your Phoenix-Q program is set to Internal.
Scenario 2 – when OUTPUT-2 port connects to your monitor display. Make sure that the Cascade In setting for Module ID 2 (MID 2) in your Phoenix-Q program is set to Internal. In case you wish to connect a DVI-I male-to-male cable between as a way of cascading the two modules in a single Rainier 3G unit. Scenario 1 – OUTPUT-2 to CASCADE IN-1 ports. OUTPUT-1 port connects to the monitor display.
Then make sure that the Cascade In setting for Module ID 1 (MID 1) in your Phoenix-Q program is set to Internal; and the Cascade In setting Module ID 2 (MID 2) in your Phoenix-Q program is set to DVI-I Auto (Digital First). Scenario 2 – OUTPUT 1 to CASCADE IN-2 ports. OUTPUT-2 port connects to the monitor display.
Then make sure that the Cascade In setting for Module ID 1 (MID 1) in your Phoenix-Q program is set to DVI-I Auto (Digital First); and the Cascade In setting Module ID 2 (MID 2) in your Phoenix-Q program is set to Internal. Cascading Two or More Rainier 3G (External) To cascade two or more Avitech Rainier 3G, perform the following steps: 1.
IMPORTANT: When cascading two or more modules (up to eight maximum) make sure each module gets assigned a unique rotary ID or it will cause input conflicts. 2. To display video overlay from each module all units must be connected to each other via male-to-male short DVI cascading cable. Take a DVI cascading cable and connect one end to the OUTPUT-1 / -2 port on the Master (first) module (N) and the other end to the CASCADE IN-1 / -2 port of the next module in the chain (N+1). 3.
4. Connect one end of the DVI cable to OUTPUT-1 / 2 port of the last Rainier 3G cascaded and the other end to the monitor display (you may need to use a DVI to VGA adapter for monitor display with VGA input). or NOTE: The analog part of the CASCADE IN-1 / 2 port is bypassed (relays) in case the Rainier 3G has no power or is defective. A powered down or a defective unit in the chain will not compromise the whole system, other Rainier 3G in the chain will display properly.
5. Connect one end of the proprietary RJ-45 to RS-232 (DB9-FM) cable to the computer’s RS-232 port and the other end to the RS-232 port of Rainier 3G ID 0 (Master).
Or, connect the Ethernet cable between the Rainier 3G ID 0 (Master) IP port to the computer’s RJ-45 port.
6. Connect one end of the DVI / VGA cable to the computer’s DVI port and the other end to the CASCADE IN-1 port of Rainier 3G for video input of computer signal (as background image). You may need to use a DVI-toVGA adapter. NOTE: Make sure that the resolution of the input source (as background image) is the same as the resolution of the OUTPUT-1 / 2 port for video output to the monitor display.
1.7 Using the Phoenix-Q Configuration Software The Phoenix-Q configuration software is designed for all Avitech multiviewers. This program requires no installation and should not be run from a “read-only” device, such as an optical disc. This section introduces the Phoenix-Q software for setting up your system. NOTE: Make sure the Rainier 3G is powered on and connected properly to your computer before launching the Phoenix-Q software.
Method 1: Change the IP Address of the Controlling Computer 1. On your computer click Start, and then right-click the mouse on My Network Places, and click Properties.
2. When the next screen appears right-click the Local Area Connection icon and click Properties.
3. When the next screen appears click to highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click Properties.
4. When the next screen appears click the radio button to select Use the following IP address:, and then enter the IP address: 192 . 168 . 0 . x (where x is any value from 1 – 4 or 6 – 253), and Subnet mask: 255 . 255 . 255. 0. 5. Click OK to exit.
Method 2: Change the IP Address of the Rainier 3G Master Unit 1. Run the Phoenix-Q software by double-clicking the “Phoenix-Q.exe” file (located in the included utility disc) and the following screen will appear.
2. Change the IP address by first clicking the default IP Address: 192.168.0.5 entry in the IP Connection List window.
3. Click the Change Connection Properties button. 4. When the Connection Properties window appears enter the new IP address, Subnet mask, and Gateway. Then click OK to exit.
5. Click OK when the next screen appears. Pinging the Rainier 3G If you decide to use the Ethernet cable to connect make sure you can ping the unit at “192.168.0.5” (factory-default IP address). 1. Enter the factory-default IP address “192.168.0.5” in the window.
2. Click Ping on the Communication window. 3. The following window will appear to signify a successful communication. Click OK to exit.
Setting Up COM Port If you use the serial cable to connect configure your computer’s COM port to be 1 – 15. Perform the following steps to specify COM port communication: 1. Upon starting up the Phoenix-Q configuration software click System Communication.
2. Make sure to specify the same COM port setting as your controlling computer.
3. Next, select the desired Baud Rate.
4. Then, click Add to List to allow the newly configured serial port to appear on the Serial Port Connection List window. 5. Click Apply, and then Cancel to exit.
Starting Up the Phoenix-Q Configuration Software To optimize the usage of your Avitech Rainier 3G perform the following steps to configure it using the Phoenix-Q configuration software: 1. Run the Phoenix-Q software by double-clicking the “Phoenix-Q.exe” file (located in the included utility disc) and the following screen will appear.
2. For Ethernet communication set the IP address using any of the below two (2) methods: Method 1 – using the default IP address (e.g., 192.168.0.5). NOTE: Click Add to allow IP Address: 192.168.0.5 to appear in the IP Connection List window in case it has been removed.
Method 2 – enter the correct IP address (e.g., 210.100.100.228) to match the value of the controlling computer. Next, click the Add To List button to allow the newly configured IP address to appear on the IP Connection List window. Or, when using serial communication, make sure to specify the correct COM and Baud Rate setting (see a previous section) then click the Add To List button to allow the newly configured serial port to appear on the Serial Port Connection List window. 3. Then click Apply.
4. Select the type of connection by clicking the IP Port or Serial Port checkbox. Then click Connect.
5. Your computer will start to search for your Rainier 3G(s) and the following screen will appear. NOTE: Make sure the cascaded Rainier 3G have different rotary ID settings (e.g., 1 – 2 – 3) on their rear panels.
The Group View window will list the module(s) found and will initially be listed under Idle Group. NOTE: If you have two or more modules cascaded they should also be detected. Make sure that the slave unit’s baud rate and resolution is the same as the master unit.
6. Click SystemConfiguration.
The Group Setup window will appear.
7. To assign the grouping drag the Idle Device on the left panel to the desired Group # on the right panel (e.g., Group 001). Or, click the One Device Per Group button to assign a device to each group or click All Devices in Group 1 to assign all devices to belong to Group 1.
After dragging the module would be displayed as belonging to your assigned grouping. Perform the same for the other Idle Device(s).
8. Click OK to exit the Group Setup window. Phoenix-Q will save the configuration file “System.agi” to the device’s flash memory.
The next figure shows a sample initial connection screen. The “[1.1]” appearing before the device name signifies the frame ID and module ID number. Hence “[1.2]” would signify frame ID 1 and module 2.
9. To allow the Phoenix-Q software to get the UMD (under monitor display) data from the router (when necessary) click SystemDisconnect. Then click OK to confirm system disconnection via Phoenix-Q software.
The process of disconnecting will appear onscreen. After system has completely disconnected, click SystemOptions.
10. On the Options screen click External Device and make sure that Device Enable is set to On.
11. Make sure that the IP Address corresponds to the IP address of the computer running the tpcGW utility. If not, click the IP Address button “…” and when the IP Address screen appears, enter the correct value. Then click OK to exit.
12. Lastly, make sure that the Port Number shown is correct. If not, enter the value directly or click the up / down arrow button. Then click OK to exit the Option screen setup. IMPORTANT: Make sure the value appearing for both IP Address and Port Number must be similar to the value entered in the tpcGW utility to be able to successfully connect to the router. 13. To allow the Phoenix-Q software to connect to the router, use the tpcGW utility (refer to the tpcGW Utility Quick Reference Guide for details).
Window Layout Arranging Windows (by Group) To quickly setup the layout for your video windows right-click the mouse on the on the Group # tab to access the Group Layout menu. Select from 2×2 up to 10×10 as possible grid positions on the monitor display. NOTE: The layout size available for your particular model will depend on the monitor display’s resolution as well as the smallest window size limitation.
Resizing Window To resize a single window to one of the preset sizes perform the following steps: 1. Right-click the mouse on a particular window and select Size, followed by the desired preset size selection. 2. Alternatively, resize a window by dragging the border of a window to the desired size. Keep in mind that there is a scaling limitation for each window that limits the maximum scalable size to 816×465 pixels for NTSC video and 816×560 for PAL video.
Quick Keys – Change Window to / from Full Screen Mode; Swap Window Contents Two quick keys are available that allow you to quickly bring a window to / from full screen mode, as well as swap the contents from one window to another, by performing the following steps: 1. To change to full screen mode double-click the mouse on a window. Double-click again to return from full screen mode. 2.
1.8 Resetting to the Factory-Default State To reset your Rainier 3G to the factory-default state perform the following steps: 1. Power-off the Rainier 3G by unplugging the power cord. 2. Push the number 2 dip switch located on the Rainier 3G rear panel downward to the ON position. 3. Power-on the Rainier 3G by plugging in the power cord (make sure that power is available). 4. Push back the number 2 dip switch upward to the default position.
2 Using the Phoenix-Q Software This chapter introduces you to the Phoenix-Q software for setting the features of your Rainier 3G; as well as familiarizes you with the menus appearing on the Phoenix-Q software. NOTE: Some items appearing on the menus of the Phoenix-Q software may not yet be available (grayed-out) as of the writing of this preliminary User Manual. 2.
2. Click Save Preset. 3. When the next screen appears enter a unique filename for the preset, and select OK to save. When using a keypad, use the numbers 0 – 9 for your preset names. When using the GPI, use the numbers 1 – 8 for your preset names. The file extension GP# will be automatically added to the filename. 4. Repeat the above steps for each additional preset. 5.
NOTE: You can delete a file appearing on the Save window by right-clicking the filename and clicking Delete. NOTE: To delete all the files appearing on the window right-click anywhere inside the window (except on the filename itself) and click Delete All. When the confirmation window appears click OK to proceed.
Loading File 1. Click Load Preset. 2. Select a saved file and then click OK to load the preset. NOTE: Just like the Save window you can delete a file appearing on the Load window by right-clicking the filename and clicking Delete. To delete all the files appearing on the window right-click anywhere inside the window (except the filename itself) and click Delete All. When the confirmation window appears click OK to proceed.
Exit This option allows you to close the Phoenix-Q software and all the changes would be automatically saved to the configuration file “System.agi” in the device’s flash memory. Edit Menu Undo This option allows you to undo the previous step. Redo This option allows you to redo the previous step that was undone.
Font Type Upon clicking Font Type the following screen appears that allows you to set the Font, Font style, and Size. After setting click OK. NOTE for Windows 7: When using the Phoenix-Q in a different language other than English the Font “Arial” might not appear as the default font-type. This may cause the label appearing in the window to appear askew. Perform the following steps to return the default font type to Arial.
1. Click Control Panel in Windows 7 operating system and when the following screen appears click Appearance and Personalization.
2. On the next screen click Change Font Settings under Fonts.
3. On the next screen click Font settings.
4. On the next screen click to unselect the Hide fonts based on language settings checkbox. Then click OK to exit. 5. On your Phoenix-Q software click to select Arial as the default Font and click OK.
View Menu Toolbars and Docking Windows This option allows you to enable (with checkmark) or disable the display of the Standard toolbar, Available Windows panel, Log Window panel, Group View panel, Properties panel, Briefing panel, as well as Customize.
Upon clicking Customize the following screen will appear. The Customize window allows you to customize the look of the menus and commands appearing on the Phoenix-Q software. Click the particular folder (Commands, Toolbars, Menu, and Options) and then make the necessary changes. Click Close when finished to exit. Status Bar This option allows you to show (with checkmark) or hide the Status Bar appearing on the bottom of the Phoenix-Q software.
Application Look This option allows you to select the overall design and theme of the Phoenix-Q software. Try to click and select the various options available and view the changes afterwards (for example, the “dot” in front of the option Visual Studio.NET 2005 signifies that it is currently selected).
System Menu Connect / Disconnect This option allows you to Connect the computer and Rainier 3G via Ethernet or serial port connection; or to Disconnect it. Before connecting make sure that the correct configurations are entered under the item Communication. Reconnect When you have unplugged the IP cable or serial cable and re-connected it click Reconnect to continue the configuration process.
Configuration Upon clicking Configuration the following screen appears. The Group Setup window will appear to allow you to assign the groupings. Create the configuration of a particular group (for example move the module to another group as so desired by dragging the module listed under Group 001 to Group 003) and then click OK. Phoenix-Q will save the configuration file “System.agi” to the device’s flash memory. NOTE: This item is only available when the computer is connected to the Rainier 3G(s).
Communication Upon clicking Communication the following screen will appear. This option allows you to select the mode of connection (via IP Port “Ethernet” or Serial Port) between the computer and Rainier 3G. NOTE: This item is not available when the computer is presently connected to the Rainier 3G multiviewer(s).
To manually restore a preset perform the following steps: 1. Set the Rainier 3G(s) to the factory-default value. 2. Make sure that the rotary ID of the multiviewer unit(s) being restored matches the old unit(s) (if the same unit is not being restored) and that the form of communication is the same (IP or RS-232). 3. Click SystemRestoreConfiguration and Files.
4. The following screen will appear. The Date window shows various folders with the date (automatically generated) when preset(s) were saved. The Present Configuration window shows the present setup of the Rainier 3G.
5. Click to select a restore point (e.g., Backup_2011_08_08_13_29_13). System will automatically compare the setup listed in Present Configuration window with the setup listed in Preview Configuration window (e.g., Identical, Different, New Device). NOTE: When the setup of the Present Configuration window is different from the setup in the Preview Configuration window (e.g.
7. The following screen will appear. 8. When the following screen appears reboot the Rainier 3G(s) to complete the “restore” process.
Setup Speaker ID Upon clicking Setup Speaker ID the following screen will appear. Use this function to set up the speaker to monitor the audio source by assigning the Speaker ID number (1 to 32) for each frame ID. Click to assign One group per speaker or to assign All group in one speaker. Then click OK to exit. NOTE: This item is only available when the computer is connected to the Rainier 3G(s). Import / Export Label (.
1. Click SystemExport Label (.txt) and when the next screen appears assign a filename. Then click Save. 2. Using Microsoft® Notepad open the exported text file. The first row of text provides a guide to the two (2) types of labels (A for ANSI / B for BMP Label). Change the label type as desired by typing A or B after the dash “–” (highlighted in red as shown below).
3. Then edit the text in the file (highlighted in red as shown below). When you are done editing the label save the txt file and import it. The on screen labels will be updated. Options NOTE: This item is not available when the computer is connected to the Rainier 3G(s).
The Options screen that contains the following will appear. SystemGeneral The default backup path “C:\Avitech\Backup\” that contains the system configuration, preset files, system log data, and firmware version information is shown. To change the backup path, type in the desired path in the Value column.
Or click the select folder button “…” and when the Select Folder screen appears select from the existing folders or click the Make New Folder button to create a new folder. Then click OK to exit. GeneralDuring Program Startup Click the drop-down button (use the mouse to click the cell’s rightmost portion) to select Open Communication window that allows the Phoenix-Q program to automatically open the Communication window upon startup.
GeneralNew Device Detected Click the drop-down button (use the mouse to click the cell’s rightmost portion) to select Open Group Setup window that allows the Phoenix-Q program to automatically open the Group Setup window when a new device has been detected. IMPORTANT: To prevent error when detecting the new device it is highly recommended to return the new device to its default setting before connecting it to the present setup.
GeneralLayout Display Click the drop-down button (use the mouse to click the cell’s rightmost portion) to select Center or Upper left corner that allows the preview window to be displayed in the center (sample figure after next) or upper left corner.
GeneralDisplay Device ID (Group View) To display the device ID information in the Group View panel, make sure that Display Device ID (Group View) is enabled (set at On). Click the drop-down button [use the mouse to click the Display Device ID (Group View) cell’s rightmost portion] to select On.
Play Alarm SoundNo Video Make sure that Play Alarm Sound when No Video occurs is Enabled (set at On). Click the select folder button “…” and when the Alarm Sound screen appears click the select folder button to choose another alarm sound to play when no video occurs. Click Play to hear a sampling of the alarm sound selected. Then click OK to exit.
Play Alarm SoundNo Audio Make sure that Play Alarm Sound when No Audio occurs is Enabled (set at On). Click the select folder button “…” and when the Alarm Sound screen appears click the select folder button to choose another alarm sound to play when no audio occurs. Click Play to hear a sampling of the alarm sound selected. Then click OK to exit.
Play Special Layout (No Video) Make sure that Play Special Layout when No Video occurs is Enabled (set at On). Click the drop-down button (use the mouse to click the Display Type cell’s rightmost portion) to select Quad or Fullscreen.
Display Type: Fullscreen Sample scenario 1 – a single window loses video signal Regardless of the present monitor display’s window layout the fullscreen layout would be displayed onscreen and the single window without video signal would occupy the fullscreen to warn the user that the particular window has no video signal.
Sample scenario 2 – window #2 has regained video signal out of the three windows that lost video signal Allows window #2 that has regained video signal to be removed from the screen. Click the drop-down button (use the mouse to click the Auto Restore cell’s rightmost portion) to select On. When Auto Restore is disabled (set at Off) then right-click the window and select Close to allow the window layout to revert back to what it was before signal loss occurred.
Make sure that the IP Address corresponds to the IP address of the computer running the tpcGW utility. If not, click the IP Address button “…” and when the IP Address screen appears, enter the correct value. Then click OK to exit.
Lastly, make sure that the Port Number shown is correct. If not, enter the value directly or click the up / down arrow button. Then click OK to exit the Options screen setup. IMPORTANT: Make sure the value appearing for both IP Address and Port Number must be similar to the value entered in the tpcGW utility to be able to successfully connect to the router.
Firmware Version 1. Click Firmware Version. You should see a pop-up box showing the Rainier 3G firmware version. 2. Click Export. 3. When the following screen appears assign a filename and click Save to save the data.
2.2 Upgrade Firmware Control Board Firmware 1. Upon clicking Upgrade Firmware the following screen will appear. Make sure to select Rainier 3G on the Device Type drop-down menu and then click Start.
2. The following screen will appear. Make sure the radio button for CB is selected and on the IP Address portion use the factory-default setting “192.168.0.5” to connect the Rainier 3G to the computer. 3. Click the Browse button to specify the location of the firmware file and select “Rainier-3G-CB-FW.
4. Click the Update button located on the lower left portion of the screen. The progress of update would be shown onscreen. 5. When the next screen appears pull off the power cord from the power jack to shutdown the Rainier 3G series. Next, re-attach the power cord to restart the Rainier 3G series. MB FPGA Firmware To update the MB (main board) FPGA firmware perform the following steps: 1. On the Phoenix-Q configuration software click HelpUpgrade Firmware. 2. The following screen will appear.
3. When the following screen appears click to select the radio button for Others and on the IP Address portion use the factory-default setting “192.168.0.5” to connect the Rainier 3G series to the computer. 4. Click to select the MB FPGA checkbox. 5. Click to select MB1 and MB2 to update both main boards FPGA or select the particular main board to update. 6. Click the Browse button to specify the location of the firmware file and select “AT-Rainier-3G-FPGA.pof.” 7.
NOTE: Shutdown and startup of Rainier 3G needs to be done to completely update the MB FPGA firmware. The following screen shows a successful MB FPGA firmware upgrade. UB Firmware To update the UB (upper board) firmware, perform the following steps: 1. On the Phoenix-Q configuration software click HelpUpgrade Firmware. 2. The following screen will appear. Make sure to select Rainier 3G on the Device Type drop-down menu and then click Start.
3. When the following screen appears click to select the radio button for Others and on the IP Address portion use the factory-default setting “192.168.0.5” to connect the Rainier 3G series to the computer. 4. Click to select the UB (Firmware to CB) checkbox. 5. Click to select MB1_Chip1, MB1_Chip2, MB2_Chip1, and MB2_Chip2 to update all 8668 chips or select the particular chip to update. 6. Click the Browse button to specify the location of the firmware file and select “fli8668_rd3_8668_board_ext.hex.” 7.
The following screen will be displayed upon successful upgrade of upper board firmware. About Click About. You should see a pop-up box showing the Phoenix-Q software information.
2.3 Setting the Group / Module Properties To start setting the properties of the Rainier 3G click to select the module on the Group View window (left panel) and the Properties window (right panel) would list the parameters available for setup.
NOTE: Some of the items appearing on the Properties window may or may not be available for your Rainier 3G.
Properties Device Options (click on the item to set) No setting allowed Description Displays the device selected. Set the Network Connection Properties by entering the IP address, Subnet mask, and Gateway. Or, set the Baud rate when using the Serial Port to connect. Connection Properties NOTE: This item is available for slave module only.
Properties Options (click on the item to set) Resolution Description Set the display resolution. NOTE: Make sure that the resolution of the input source (as background image) is the same as the resolution of the OUTPUT-1 / 2 ports for video output to the monitor display. Output Timing Normal / VESA Normal output timing is designed for some brands of monitor display that do not support the VESA standard.
Properties Options (click on the item to set) Description Label B-G Transparency 0 to 8 DVI Output Parameters / Cable Driving / Pre-emphasis On / Off Prevents display abnormalities when connecting a long DVI cable from the OUTPUT-1 / 2 port of the last cascaded module to the monitor display. DVI Output Parameters / Hot Plug / Re-sync On / Off Allows the re-synching of the connected monitor display during hot-plugging.
Options (click on the item to set) Description Serial Event / Tally 1 / 2 / 3 Event / LED 1 / 2 / 3 On / Off Turn on or off the LED in case a serial event occurs. Serial Event / Tally 1 / 2 / 3 Event / Label On / Off Turn on or off the label in case a serial event occurs. Serial Event / Tally 1 / 2 / 3 Event / Border On / Off Properties NOTE: Tally 1 / 2 / 3 can trigger either Label or Border, but there is only one border or label.
Properties Options (click on the item to set) Check Audio – SPDIF / Sound Stereo / Mono Left / Mono Right Check Audio – SPDIF / Audio Delay (millisecond) 0 to 170 Set the duration (millisecond) of audio delay for SPDIF audio signal check function (via proprietary DB9 to 4 BNC breakout cable). Check Audio – SPDIF / Volume Control On / Off Enable or disable SPDIF audio signal’s volume control check function (via proprietary DB9 to 4 BNC breakout cable). Check Audio – SPDIF / Volume 0 to 3.
Properties Options (click on the item to set) Description Screen Logo / Picture Click the “open” button to select the bitmap file to upload as the screen logo (e.g., 1920×1200 image would take approximately 180 seconds or more depending on the system’s resource allocation). Screen Logo / Picture / Position / X / Y Specify the location of the screen logo appearing on screen by setting the X and Y coordinates. Clock / Enable On / Off Enable or disable the display of clock on screen.
Properties Clock / B-G Transparency Options (click on the item to set) Description 0 to 8 Set the background transparency level of the clock. 0 signifies total transparency. Clock / Size / X/Y Specify the location of the clock appearing on screen by setting the X and Y coordinates. Clock / Size / Width / Height Specify the size of the clock appearing on screen by setting the Width and Height values.
Properties Options (click on the item to set) Description Set the SNTP time server IP address for synchronizing the clock with an external SNTP time server. Clock / Time / SNTP Properties NOTE: This item is only available when you select SNTP. Clock / Time / Pause On / Off Clock / Time / Count Up / Down Allows you to pause / resume the time count. Select the counting method: Up (forward) or Down (reverse). NOTE: This item is only available when you select Counter.
Properties Options (click on the item to set) Clock / Time / Broadcast Sync Time On / Off Enable or disable the broadcast sync time function. NOTE: This item is only available when you select RTC and SNTP. Clock / Time / Sync Time (Day:Hour: Minute) Clock / Time / Preset Time / Select Index (For Counter) Description Set the update frequency. NOTE: This item is only available when you select RTC and SNTP.
Properties Options (click on the item to set) Clock / Label Background Color Description Specify the clock label’s background color. Click Others for more color choices (Standard tab) or customize the color (Custom tab) by setting the Hue / Saturation / Luminance as well as the Red / Green / Blue values.
Properties Options (click on the item to set) Description NOTE: This item is only available when you select On for the previous item Display Signal Format. Input Source 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8 Select the input signal source of the window (e.g., if you select the value 1 for the four windows, then the four windows would be displaying the same input signal 1). Size / X / Y Specify the location of the window appearing on screen by setting the X and Y coordinates.
Properties Options (click on the item to set) Description Label / Display Type D-Name S-Name UMD D-Name / S-Name D-Name / UMD S-Name / UMD D-Name / S-Name / UMD Display the “Destination Name.” Display the “Source Name.” Display the “under monitor display.” Display both the D-Name and S-Name Display both the D-Name and UMD. Display both the S-Name and UMD Display all (D-Name, S-Name, UMD). On / Off Activate or deactivate the universal fonts for the window’s on screen label.
Options (click on the item to set) Description Aspect Auto Detect / Sync Type Default / AFD Upon selecting Default, the aspect ratio will follow your settings on the next two (2) items: HD-SDI (fixed at 16:9) and SD-SDI (4:3 / 16:9). Upon selecting AFD, the "protected area" that will be shown onscreen takes priority.
Properties Options (click on the item to set) Description Upon clicking Change, the following screen appears. Meter / Layout & Alarm Trigger The Rainier 3G is capable of displaying embedded audio as VU (volume unit) meters inside the video window. Embedded audio is divided into four groups, with a master and secondary channel for each group. This allows you to display the left and right VU meters of either the master or secondary channel on the left and right side of the window just as the menu depicts.
Options (click on the item to set) Description Meter / Ballistics PPM / VU Select the meter’s ballistics. Meters which monitor audio levels are typically one of two varieties: VU (Volume Unit) or PPM (Peak Program Meters). Though both perform the same function, they accomplish the function in very different manners. A VU meter displays the average volume level of an audio signal. A PPM displays the peak volume level of an audio signal.
Properties Options (click on the item to set) Border / Color / Line 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 /5/6 Description Change the border color as each pixel / line can be a different color. Image Adjustment / Brightness 0 to 255 Adjust the brightness quality of the input signal. Image Adjustment / Saturation 0 to 127 Adjust the saturation quality of the input signal. Image Adjustment / Contrast 0 to 127 Adjust the contrast quality of the input signal. –128 to 127 Adjust the hue quality of the input signal.
Properties Options (click on the item to set) Description Alarm / Audio Alarm / Response Time / Signal In / Out 0.25 to 49.75 Set the Signal In / Out alarm response time, such as when inputting the signal or change of status from “abnormal” to “normal.
2.4 Copy Window Properties The properties of a window can be copied to another window on the same module, as well as between cascaded modules. 1. To copy the properties right-click a window and select Copy.
Border – on / off switch – width and – color 2. Select a window to copy the properties to and right-click on the window and then select Paste.
NOTE: You can also close a particular window by clicking Close. The Window would appear as an icon on the Available Windows pane. To activate the window again just use the mouse to drag the window into the main area. 2.5 Undo / Redo Clicking the the allow you to undo the previous step; while clicking allow you to redo the previous step that was undone.
To undo or redo multiple actions click the drop-down arrow symbol beside the undo / redo button, then highlight and click the actions to be undone or redone. Click the scrollbar to highlight more than 6 actions. The following actions will clear the list of undo / redo actions: Load / save preset file Set display resolution Group reset Change group setup Set to default state 2.6 Align Windows You can align a set of windows horizontally or vertically.
2. To indicate how you want the windows to line up with each other click one of the following buttons. The alignment follows the position of the last window selected. Top Middle Bottom NOTE: To undo alignment of windows just click the Undo button repeatedly according to the number of windows that were aligned with the last selected window. To align a set of windows vertically: 1.
2.7 Copy Window Size This function allows a set of windows to copy the width, height, and size of a window appearing onscreen. For example, clicking the Make Same Width button ( ) would cause the selected windows to have the same width. To modify the size of windows: 1. Select the windows by clicking the first window with the left mouse button and the succeeding windows using the keyboard’s Ctrl key + left mouse button. 2.
2.8 Using the Zoom Tool By default the main display area of your Phoenix-Q program is shown at a 50 % magnification; meaning the entire layout (single or multiple windows) is visible at one-half magnification within the main display area. However, you can set a custom level of magnification for viewing windows. Zoom in (100 %) to get a closer look at image detail; zoom out to (25 %) view a larger portion of the image or the entire image. 2.
Otherwise, the icons would be disabled (grayed-out). Click the first icon to activate alarm sound alert when either No Video or No Audio occurs. Also, click the third icon to activate special screen layout alert when No Video occurs. When an alarm sounds and you want to shut it off click the second icon. When the special screen layout alert occurs and you want to deactivate it click the last icon.
2.10 Set Group Parameters The settings here only affect the modules included in a particular group. Upon right-clicking a particular Group # (e.g., Group 001) heading portion the following menu will appear. Group Reset This allows you to refresh all modules belonging to the same group. Set to Default This allows you to return all modules belonging in the same group to its default setting (1280×1024 resolution, 60 Hz vertical frequency, Normal output timing, and default preset layout).
Display Redundancy Upon clicking Display Redundancy the following sample screen appears.
Click the checkbox to enable or disable “cascade in” for each ID number. Use the mouse to change the ID number designation only (drag by using the symbol); this will not affect the actual physical connection of the Rainier 3G. IMPORTANT: Make sure the ID number designation matches the actual physical connection of the cascaded Rainier 3G.
Example The DVI output of the last module of each group is feeding the monitor display. The VGA output of the last module of each group is also connected to the background input of the first module of the other group. During normal operation the input of the first module of each group is disabled (switched to default black background).
The following setting is shown to affect the above sample scenario. Take note that the Display Redundancy Mode item must be enabled.
In case one monitor display fails a preset combining all the inputs of both groups can be recalled through the looping cable. In case the other monitor display fails another preset addressing this situation can be recalled. The same concept can be extended to more than two groups.
The following setting is shown to affect the above sample scenario. Import / Export Label (.txt) This allows you to import label from / export label to Microsoft® Notepad to be edited externally.
1. Click SystemExport Label (.txt) and when the next screen appears assign a filename. Then click Save. 2. Using Microsoft® Notepad open the exported text file. The first row of text provides a guide to the two (2) types of labels (A for ANSI / B for BMP Label). Change the label type as desired by typing A or B after the dash “–” (highlighted in red as shown below).
3. Then edit the text in the file (highlighted in red as shown below). When you are done editing the label save the txt file and import it. The on screen labels will be updated. 2.11 Briefing This function allows you to cycle between presets for a slideshow effect. 1. Use the mouse to right-click the title bar and when the menu appears click Add.
2. When the Add Process window appears enter the Process name, specify the Time (H : M : S), then select the previously saved preset File. Click OK to continue. Continue adding new processes as necessary. 3. On the drop-down menu you can select Auto Play, Auto Play (Repeat), Manual, or Manual (Repeat). Click play to start viewing the slideshow.
3 Avitech ASCII Protocol The Rainier 3G supports the ASCII command prompt interface. The serial port (RS-232) and Ethernet port (IP) on the Rainier 3G can also be used to interface for control over RS-232 / IP. This chapter familiarizes you with using the Avitech ASCII Protocol (AAP) of the Rainier 3G. 3.
Method 1: Via Ethernet Connection To configure the Rainier 3G’s COM (RS-232) port from the computer’s Ethernet port, perform the following steps: 1. On the Phoenix-Q configuration software, click SystemCommunication. NOTE: This item is not available when the computer is connected to the Rainier 3G multiviewer(s).
2. Make sure to specify the correct IP address of the Rainier 3G that you want to connect to.
3. Then click the Add to List button.
4. Click the Change Connection Properties button. 5. Select the desired Baud rate for the Rainier 3G’s Serial Port. And then click OK to exit.
6. Click Apply, and then Cancel to exit. Method 2: Via Serial Connection To configure the Rainier 3G’s COM (RS-232) port from the computer’s serial port, perform the following steps: 1. On the Phoenix-Q configuration software, click SystemCommunication. NOTE: This item is not available when the computer is connected to the Rainier 3G multiviewer(s).
2. Make sure to specify the same COM port setting as your controlling computer.
3. Next, select the correct Baud Rate.
4. Then, click the Change Connection Properties button. 5. Select the desired Baud rate for the Rainier 3G’s Serial Port. And then click OK to exit.
6. Click Apply, and then Cancel to exit. 3.2 Entering the ASCII X Command Interface (via RS-232) To startup the ASCII X command interface, perform the following steps: 1. Connect the COM port (computer) to the Rainier 3G RS-232 port, and make sure that power supply is available.
2. Open the computer’s serial communication program (e.g., Microsoft® Windows HyperTerminal). After setting the correct COM port and baud rate setting, the following sample screen may appear. 3. Enable the Rainier 3G’s RS-232 command mode by sending “*1 + 0x0D” 3-bytes to the Rainier 3G’s RS-232 port. In HyperTerminal, key in “*1” and then press the Enter key.
4. Key in the desired ASCII command (e.g., XW 001001002 300 200 600 500). 5. Upon finishing, disable the Rainier 3G’s RS-232 command mode by sending “*0 + 0x0D” 3-bytes to the Rainier 3G’s RS-232 port. In HyperTerminal, key in “*0” and then press the Enter key.
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3.4 ASCII X Command Format The ASCII X command is comprised of the following parts: Header Group/Module/Window Assignment Parameter 1 Parameter 2 ... The following is a list of rules to follow when entering the ASCII X command: It is acceptable to enter commands in small or capital letters, and the five columns are separated by a space. Header = X + command character Group/Module/Window Assignment (GGGMMMPPP) = is comprised of six Arabic numerals.
Examples: XA 001009000 2 1 Set group 1 module 9 to a 2×2 map position 1,2,3,4 (quad). XA 001002002 3 2 Place group 1 module 2 window 2 to a 3×3 map position 2. XA 001002000 6 13 Place group 1 module 2 to a 6×6 map position 13,14,15,16. XA 001000000 2 1 Set all modules in group 1 to quad. XA 001000000 Automatically arrange all windows in group 1 to the optimum size and position. XA 000000000 Automatically arrange all groups’ windows to the optimum size and position.
Examples: XC 001001001 B 000255000 sets the border color of group 1, module 1, window 1, as green with 3D effect. XC 002002002 B 255000000 ndc sets the border color of group 2, module 2, window 2, as red but without 3D effect. XC 003003003 L 000000255 sets the label background color of group 3, module 3, window 3, as blue with 3D effect. XC 002002099 B 255000255 sets the digital clock border color of group 2, module 2, as pink.
XK NOTE: “000” is the fixed value for PPP in XK command. Format 1: XK GGGMMMPPP P[reset] S[et]/L[oad] Preset ID (1 – 8) HH MM SS Function: to set the time and method of counting (free run mode only). Examples: XK GGGMMMPPP P S 1 11 22 33 sets GGGMMMPPP’s preset time ID1 = 11:22:33. XK GGGMMMPPP P L 1 sets GGGMMMPPP’s time to be the same as preset time of ID1. Format 2: XK GGGMMMPPP B[roadcast] HH[our] MM[inute] SS[econd] FF[rame number*] Function: to broadcast the master clock’s time.
Format 4: XK GGGMMMPPP C[alibrate] [time period] (in seconds – use the second module) [0 (do not sync time to master module) / 1 (sync time to master module)] Function: to set the calibration time and sync time to master module. Examples: XK GGGMMMPPP C 3600 0 execute calibration in 3,600 seconds and do not sync clock to master module. XK GGGMMMPPP C 60 1 execute calibration in 60 seconds and sync clock to master module.
ID Time Zone 6 (GMT-07:00) Mountain Time (US and Canada) 7 (GMT-06:00) Central America 8 (GMT-06:00) Central Time (US and Canada) 9 (GMT-06:00) Mexico City 10 (GMT-06:00) Saskatchewan 11 (GMT-05:00) Bogota, Lima, Quito 12 (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US and Canada) 13 (GMT-05:00) Indiana (East) 14 (GMT-04:00) Atlantic Time (Canada) 15 (GMT-04:00) Caracas, La Paz 16 (GMT-04:00) Santiago 17 (GMT-03:30) Newfoundland 18 (GMT-03:00) Brasilia 19 (GMT-03:00) Buenos Aires, Georgetown 20
ID Time Zone 38 (GMT+03:00) Kuwait, Riyadh 39 (GMT+03:00) Moscow, St.
ID Time Zone 70 (GMT+11:00) Magadan, Solomon Island, New Caledonia 71 (GMT+12:00) Auckland, Wellington 72 (GMT+12:00) Fiji, Kamchatka, Marshall Island 73 (GMT+13:00) Nuku'alofa Examples: XK GGGMMMPPP D 1 32 turn on GGGMMMPPP’s daylight saving time, and set Bucharest as the clock’s time zone. XK GGGMMMPPP D 1 59 turn on GGGMMMPPP’s daylight saving time, and set Taipei as the clock’s time zone. XK GGGMMMPPP D 0 turn off GGGMMMPPP’s daylight saving time.
XL Format: XL GGGMMMPPP (when PPP is 099 = clock) “TEXT” (label text string 32 ASCII characters maximum) [font size = 0 (maintain current size and label inside video) / 1 – 4 (font size and label inside video) / 128 (maintain current size and label outside video) / 129 – 132 (equivalent to font size 1 – 4 and label outside video)] Function: to set the label’s text, font size, and inside / outside video. Examples: XL 000000000 “ CNN News Station ” sets all window labels with text “ CNN News Station.
Vertical Frequency Examples: Resolution 50 Hz 60 Hz 75 Hz 1360 × 768 38 20 21 1400 × 1050 34 35 50 1440 × 900 46 45 51 1600 × 1200 39 10 52 1680 × 1050 41 40 53 1920 × 1080 28 26 N/A 1920 × 1200 37 36 N/A XM 001000000 10 0 sets all the modules in group 1 to display at 1600×1200 resolution at 60 Hz vertical frequency, and VESA output timing mode.
XO Format 1: For initializing the audio and setting the window’s meter source: XO GGGMMMPPP I[nitialize] 1 – 4 (Lgroup – for SDI input’s embedded audio, group 1 – 4) 1 – 4 (Rgroup – for SDI input’s embedded audio, group 1 – 4) / 5 (or AES) 1 (VU ballistics) / 2 (PPM). IMPORTANT: DO NOT select the same SDI group number for Lgroup and Rgroup. Examples: XO GGGMMMPPP I 1 5 1 sets GGGMMMPPP Lgroup = 1 Rgroup = AES and VU ballistics.
Description: If the filename is not specified when saving the file, system will backup the file into flash memory. Examples: XP 001000000 L Group 1.GP1 sets all the modules in group 1 to load the previously saved Group 1.GP1 preset file XP 002000000 S Group 2.GP2 saves the current layout of all modules in group 2 to a preset file Group 2.GP2 XP 001000000 S LatestAll saves the current layout of all modules in group 1 into “Latest” and “Module.sys” system files.
XS Format: XS GGGMMMPPP L[abel] / M[eter) 0 (fully transparent) – 8 (not transparent) Function: to set the label or meter’s transparency. Examples: XS 001002000 L 8 sets all window labels of group 1, module 2 to no transparency. XS 001000000 M 3 sets all modules’ meter in group 1 to transparency level 3. NOTE: All windows will share the same label transparency setting. That is, upon changing one window’s label transparency, all other window’s label transparency will also be changed simultaneously.
XV Format: XV GGGMMMPPP 1 (on) / 0 (off) [percentage of volume level] 0 – 400 NOTE: “000” is the fixed value for PPP in XV command. Function: to set the S/PDIF audio’s volume level. Examples: XV GGGMMM000 0 turns GGGMMMPPP’s S/PDIF audio to mute. XV GGGMMM000 1 50 turns GGGMMMPPP’s S/PDIF audio volume to half of input.
