3025EMC

Master Control Switching

& Channel Branding

System Manual

© Copyright 2012 - 2013

EVERTZ MICROSYSTEMS LTD.

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Version 3.0.3, January 2013

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the use of purchasers of the 3025EMC Master Control Switcher. Evertz Microsystems expressly prohibits the use of this manual
for any purpose other than the operation of the master control switcher.

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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is

intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated “Dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating and maintenance (Servicing) instructions
in the literature accompanying the product.

• Read these instructions

• Keep these instructions.
• Heed all warnings.
• Follow all instructions.
• Do not use this apparatus near water
• Clean only with dry cloth.
• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has
two blades with one wider than other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer
• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC – SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE
WARNING
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND ENSURE THAT NO
OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS ARE PLACED ON THE EQUIPMENT
WARNING
TO COMPLETELY DISCONNECT THIS EQUIPMENT FROM THE AC MAINS, DISCONNECT THE
POWER SUPPLY CORD PLUG FROM THE AC RECEPTACLE
WARNING
THE MAINS PLUG OF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD SHALL REMAIN READILY OPERABLE
 INFORMATION TO USERS IN EUROPE
NOTE

This equipment with the CE marking complies with both the EMC Directive (2004/108/EC) and the Low Voltage
Directive (2006/95/EC) issued by the Commission of the European Community.

Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European standards:
• EN60950 Product Safety
• EN55103-1 Electromagnetic Interference Class A (Emission)
• EN55103-2 Electromagnetic Susceptibility (Immunity)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to the
European Union EMC directive. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

EN60950 Safety EN504192 2005

EN55103-1: 1996 Emission Waste electrical products should not
EN55103-2: 1996 Immunity be disposed of with household
waste. Contact your Local Authority
for recycling advice

INFORMATION TO USERS IN THE U.S.A.

NOTE

FCC CLASS A DIGITAL DEVICE OR PERIPHERAL

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at their own expense.

WARNING

Changes or Modifications not expressly approved by Evertz Microsystems Ltd. could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.

Use of unshielded plugs or cables may cause radiation interference. Properly shielded interface
cables with the shield connected to the chassis ground of the device must be used.
Evertz Microsystems Ltd This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
Tested to comply with
FCC Standards
This device may cause harmful interference, and
This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
For Home or Office Use
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REVISION HISTORY

REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE

1.0 First Release Nov 2010

2.0 Added 3025EMC R1.4 functionality changes Aug 2011

2.1 Minor change to Emergency/Keyer Options Aug 2011

2.2 Added support for GPO Trigger in Macro Configuration Aug 2011

3.0 Added 3025EMC R1.5 functionality changes Nov 2011

3.0.1 Added EAN Alert notes to “Testing the Dasdec Decoder” section Dec 2011

3.0.2 Added 3025EMC R1.6 functionality changes June 2012

3.0.3 Updated 9000BHP-AUX to 9700BHP-AUX Jan 2013

Information contained in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, Evertz assumes no responsibility for the use thereof or for
the rights of third parties, which may be effected in any way by the use thereof. Any representations in this document concerning performance of
Evertz products are for informational use only and are not warranties of future performance, either expressed or implied. The only warranty offered
by Evertz in relation to this product is the Evertz standard limited warranty, stated in the sales contract or order confirmation form.

Although every attempt has been made to accurately describe the features, installation and operation of this product in this manual, no warranty is
granted nor liability assumed in relation to any errors or omissions unless specifically undertaken in the Evertz sales contract or order confirmation.
Information contained in this manual is periodically updated and changes will be incorporated into subsequent editions. If you encounter an error,
please notify Evertz Customer Service department. Evertz reserves the right, without notice or liability, to make changes in equipment design or
specifications.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. OVERVIEW............................................................................................................................................. 1
1.1. FEATURES & BENEFITS ............................................................................................................. 1
1.2. EMC SYSTEM OVERVIEW........................................................................................................... 3
1.3. THE EMC PLATFORM .................................................................................................................. 3
2. INSTALLATION...................................................................................................................................... 5
2.1. UNPACKING ................................................................................................................................. 5
2.2. INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE MODULES......................................................................... 5
2.2.1. Installing the Module Rear Plate........................................................................................ 5
2.2.2. Opening and Closing the Front Panel ............................................................................... 6
2.2.3. Installing a Module............................................................................................................. 6
2.2.4. Removing a Module .......................................................................................................... 6
2.3. MOUNTING ................................................................................................................................... 6
2.4. COOLING ...................................................................................................................................... 7
2.4.1. Fan Exhaust ...................................................................................................................... 7
2.5. SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................................................... 7
2.5.1. Changing the Fuses .......................................................................................................... 7
2.5.2. Replacing the Power Supply ............................................................................................. 8
2.6. POWER ....................................................................................................................................... 10
2.6.1. Connecting the Power ..................................................................................................... 10
2.6.2. Turning the Power On and Off......................................................................................... 11
2.6.3. Power Supply Status Indicators....................................................................................... 11
2.7. FRAME STATUS FAULT CONDITIONS .................................................................................... 12
2.8. EMC MODULE REAR PANEL OVERVIEW ............................................................................... 12
2.8.1. 3025EMC-IO-DIN ............................................................................................................ 14
2.8.2. 3025EMC-IO-XLINK ........................................................................................................ 14
2.8.3. 3025EMC-IO-BNC........................................................................................................... 14
2.9. INTERFACE DEFINITIONS ........................................................................................................ 14
2.9.1. QLINK.............................................................................................................................. 16
2.9.2. EXT DVE IN & EXT DVE OUT ........................................................................................ 16
2.9.3. AES / MADI INPUTS and OUTPUTS .............................................................................. 19
2.9.4. AUDIO ............................................................................................................................. 19
2.9.5. AUX IO-1 and AUX IO-2.................................................................................................. 20
2.10. CONNECTING THE LINEAR TIME CODE ................................................................................. 23
2.11. ETHERNET CONNECTIONS ...................................................................................................... 23
2.12. CONTROL PANEL INSTALLATION: QMC-CP-1000E, QMC-CP-E & QMC-CP2048E ............ 24
2.13. ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) PRECAUTIONS ......................................................... 25
2.14. MOUNTING ................................................................................................................................. 26
2.15. COOLING .................................................................................................................................... 26
2.16. USE OF SHIELDED CABLES .................................................................................................... 26
2.17. REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS .................................................................................................. 26
2.17.1. Power .............................................................................................................................. 27
2.17.2. Connecting the Control Panels using Ethernet................................................................ 27
2.18. CONTROL PANELS INSTALLATION: QMC-DCP AND EMC-DCP .......................................... 28
3. EMC CONFIGURATION....................................................................................................................... 29

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4. EMC CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE ................................................................................................. 32

4.1. SETTING UP IP AND QLINK ...................................................................................................... 33
4.1.1 SETTING UP QLINK ....................................................................................................... 37
4.2. CONFIGURING AN EMC CHANNEL.......................................................................................... 38
4.3. GENERAL CHANNEL INFORMATION ...................................................................................... 39
4.3.1. Channel Name and Description ....................................................................................... 39
4.3.2. QMC-Link Address .......................................................................................................... 40
4.3.3. Transition Timings ........................................................................................................... 40
4.3.4. Default Transition............................................................................................................. 42
4.3.5. Customizations ................................................................................................................42
4.3.6. MC Board Type ...............................................................................................................42
4.3.7. Options ............................................................................................................................42
4.3.8. Frame Delay ....................................................................................................................43
4.3.9. Video Transition Offset .................................................................................................... 43
4.4. VIDEO CONFIGURATION .......................................................................................................... 45
4.4.1. Video Standard ................................................................................................................45
4.4.2. Output ..............................................................................................................................46
4.4.3. Genlock Source ...............................................................................................................46
4.4.4. DVE .................................................................................................................................47
4.4.5. Auxiliary Output ...............................................................................................................47
4.4.6. Using Aux for Audio Monitoring ....................................................................................... 48
4.4.7. Input Timing Window Adjustment .................................................................................... 50
4.4.8. Logos ...............................................................................................................................51
4.5. AUDIO CONFIGURATION .......................................................................................................... 51
4.5.1. Input Parameters ............................................................................................................. 51
4.5.2. Metadata Router/Metadata Presets ................................................................................. 54
4.5.3. Operational Options ......................................................................................................... 57
4.6. AUDIO INPUT DEFAULTS/STORES.......................................................................................... 59
4.6.1. Bus Defaults ....................................................................................................................60
4.6.2. Audio Summing ...............................................................................................................60
4.6.3. Input Gain ........................................................................................................................60
4.6.4. Input Type ........................................................................................................................60
4.6.5. Ratio ................................................................................................................................60
4.6.6. Transition Time ................................................................................................................61
4.6.7. Foreground Ratio ............................................................................................................. 62
4.6.8. Stores ..............................................................................................................................62
4.7. AUDIO SHUFFLER .....................................................................................................................62
4.7.1. Shuffle Stores ..................................................................................................................65
4.8. KEYER .........................................................................................................................................66
4.8.1. Internal Keyer Routing / Priority ....................................................................................... 67
4.8.2. Options ............................................................................................................................67
4.8.3. Key Signal Settings.......................................................................................................... 68
4.8.4. Global Option ...................................................................................................................70
4.9. PORTS .........................................................................................................................................70
4.9.1. Protocol Settings.............................................................................................................. 71
4.9.2. Protocol............................................................................................................................71
4.9.3. Communications .............................................................................................................. 71
4.9.4. Qlink Over Ethernet ......................................................................................................... 72
4.9.5. Protocol Data Bytes ......................................................................................................... 72
4.9.6. Configuration Parameters ................................................................................................ 72
4.9.7. SNMP Trap Destinations IP Addresses ........................................................................... 72

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4.10. UPSTREAM ROUTER ................................................................................................................ 73

4.10.1. Upstream Destinations .................................................................................................... 74
4.10.2. Primary Sources .............................................................................................................. 75
4.10.3. Non-Quartz Upstream Routers ........................................................................................ 75
4.10.4. Options ............................................................................................................................ 75
4.10.5. Controlling an Upstream Router ...................................................................................... 75
4.11. AUDIO PROCESSING ................................................................................................................ 77
4.11.1. AP Board Configuration ................................................................................................... 79
4.11.2. INTELLIGAIN Routing ..................................................................................................... 81
4.11.3. UP MIX Routing ............................................................................................................... 82
4.11.4. DOWN MIX Routing ........................................................................................................ 83
4.12. AS-RUN/DIAGNOSTICS ............................................................................................................. 84
4.12.1 Logging General .............................................................................................................. 85
4.12.2 Port Logging Levels ......................................................................................................... 85
4.12.3 Video Diagnostic.............................................................................................................. 86
4.12.4 Audio Diagnostic.............................................................................................................. 86
4.12.5 System Log ..................................................................................................................... 86
4.13. SELECTIVE BYPASS ................................................................................................................. 89
4.14. WIPES ......................................................................................................................................... 90
4.14.1. Wipe Timing..................................................................................................................... 90
4.14.2. View Table ....................................................................................................................... 91
4.14.3. Multiple Transition Adjustments....................................................................................... 91
4.14.4. Wipe Characteristics........................................................................................................ 92
4.14.5. Panel Button Text ............................................................................................................ 92
4.15. TIME/DATE.................................................................................................................................. 93
4.16. GPI/O’S........................................................................................................................................ 94
4.16.1. GPI Control ...................................................................................................................... 95
4.16.2. GPI Scripts ...................................................................................................................... 99
4.16.3. GPO Control .................................................................................................................. 100
4.16.4. GPO SCRIPTS .............................................................................................................. 105
4.17. NAS ........................................................................................................................................... 107
4.18. EAS............................................................................................................................................ 108
4.18.1. EAS Vertical Position..................................................................................................... 110
4.18.2. EAS Font ....................................................................................................................... 110
4.18.3. EAS Height .................................................................................................................... 110
4.18.4. EAS Rate ....................................................................................................................... 111
4.18.5. EAS Colour Settings ...................................................................................................... 111
4.19. TEMPERATURE ....................................................................................................................... 112
4.19.1. Temperature Format ..................................................................................................... 112
4.19.2. Setting the Temperature Source ................................................................................... 113
4.19.3. Setting the Temperature ................................................................................................ 113
4.19.4. Setting the METAR Server Setup .................................................................................. 113
4.20. PROXY ...................................................................................................................................... 115
4.20.1. Proxy Server Setup ....................................................................................................... 115
4.20.2. Domain Name Server .................................................................................................... 116
4.21. USER TRANSITIONS ............................................................................................................... 116
4.21.1. Video & Keyer Timings .................................................................................................. 118
4.21.2. View Table ..................................................................................................................... 118
4.21.3. Multiple Transition Adjustments..................................................................................... 119
4.21.4. Audio & Voice-Over Timings ......................................................................................... 119
4.21.5. View Table ..................................................................................................................... 119

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5. CONFIGURING SOURCE NAMES AND ROUTER SIZE .................................................................. 120

5.1. CONFIGURING CURRENT SOURCE ...................................................................................... 121
5.1.1. Audio Parameters .......................................................................................................... 121
5.1.2. Keyer Parameters .......................................................................................................... 121
5.1.3. Pre-roll Parameters........................................................................................................ 122
5.1.4. Logo Parameters ........................................................................................................... 122
6. CONTROL PANELS ...........................................................................................................................123
6.1. SINGLE CHANNEL PANELS ................................................................................................... 123
6.1.1. QMC-CP-E ....................................................................................................................123
6.1.2. QMC-CP-1000E ............................................................................................................ 123
6.1.3. QMC-CP-2048E ............................................................................................................ 124
6.1.4. QMC-DCP & EMC-DCP ................................................................................................ 124
6.2. MULTI CHANNEL PANELS ...................................................................................................... 125
6.3. CONFIGURING THE CONTROL PANELS ............................................................................... 125
6.3.1. QMC CP1000E – Key Definition .................................................................................... 126
6.3.2. QMC-CP1000E LCD Properties ................................................................................... 129
6.3.3. QMC-CP-E Key Definition ............................................................................................ 130
6.3.4. QMC-CP-E LCD Properties .......................................................................................... 132
6.3.5. QMC-DCP – Dialog ....................................................................................................... 133
6.3.6. QMC-DCP – Panel Properties ....................................................................................... 137
6.3.7. QMC-DCP LCD Properties ........................................................................................... 137
6.3.8. QMC-DCP – Side Car ................................................................................................... 138
7. EMC OPTIONS ...................................................................................................................................139
7.1. INTERNAL MEDIA STORE ....................................................................................................... 139
7.1.1. Storage Capacity of Playout Cache ............................................................................... 139
7.1.2. Primer on Creating Logos .............................................................................................. 141
7.2. DVE FOR SQUEEZEBACKS .................................................................................................... 146
7.2.1. DVE Move Manager ...................................................................................................... 146
7.2.2. Creating a DVE Move .................................................................................................... 148
7.3. MACROS ...................................................................................................................................154
7.3.1. Macro Manager ............................................................................................................. 154
7.3.2. Creating or Editing a Macro ........................................................................................... 156
7.4. MARKETS ................................................................................................................................. 160
7.4.1. System Markets ............................................................................................................. 161
7.4.2. Creating / Editing Markets ............................................................................................. 161
7.5. NETWORK PANEL SETTINGS ................................................................................................ 163
7.6. AUTOMATION CONTROL ........................................................................................................ 164
8. CONFIGURATION ..............................................................................................................................165
8.1. SETTING UP THE TEMPERATURE PROBE (+TP OPTION) ................................................. 165
8.2. CONFIGURING THE EAS (+E OPTIONED UNITS ONLY) ...................................................... 167
8.2.1. Serial..............................................................................................................................167
8.3. EAS DECODER INTERFACE (EAS OPTIONED UNITS ONLY) ............................................. 167
8.3.1. Connecting the EMC to the EAS Decoder ..................................................................... 167
8.3.2. Connecting the Serial Port ............................................................................................. 168
8.3.3. Sage Decoder Configuration ......................................................................................... 169
8.3.4. TFT Decoder Configuration ........................................................................................... 170
8.3.5. DASDEC Decoder Configuration (SERIAL) .................................................................. 170
8.3.6. Connecting the Audio .................................................................................................... 171
8.3.7. Connecting the GPI Tally Control .................................................................................. 171

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8.4. TESTING THE SYSTEM ........................................................................................................... 171

8.4.1. Testing the Sage Decoder ............................................................................................. 171
8.4.2. Testing the TFT Decoder............................................................................................... 171
8.4.3. Testing the Dasdec Decoder (Serial) ............................................................................ 172
8.4.4. Testing the Dasdec Decoder (IP) .................................................................................. 172
9. APPLICATION NOTES ...................................................................................................................... 176
9.1. CONTOROL PANEL KEY TYPES ............................................................................................ 176
9.2. EMC-DCP (QMC-DCP) GPIO BUTTON TYPES....................................................................... 194
9.2.1. GPI/O TOGGLE ............................................................................................................ 194
9.2.2. GPI/O ASSERT ............................................................................................................. 194
9.2.3. GPO ACTIVATE ............................................................................................................ 195
9.2.4. GPI TALLY .................................................................................................................... 195
9.3. UPGRADING THE 3025EMC FIRMWARE ............................................................................... 195
9.3.1. Overture Media Manager .............................................................................................. 195
9.3.2. FTP Console ................................................................................................................. 195
9.3.3. SERIAL .......................................................................................................................... 196
9.4. CONFIRMING THE FIRMWARE/SOFTWARE VERSION AND ORDERING OPTIONS ......... 198
9.4.1. EMC-Setup Version Information .................................................................................... 198
9.4.2. Current Firmware Version ............................................................................................. 198
9.4.3. Determing the Installed Ordering Options ..................................................................... 199
9.5. DETERMINING THE I/O FRAME DELAY OF THE 3025EMC ................................................. 201
9.6. UP/DOWN TIMER CONFIGURATION ...................................................................................... 202
9.6.1. Up/Down Timer Parameter Configuration ..................................................................... 202
9.6.2. Starting the Up/Down Timer .......................................................................................... 204
9.6.3. Stopping the Up/Down Timer ........................................................................................ 204
9.6.4. Toggle the Up/Down Timer ........................................................................................... 205
9.7. METADATA ROUTING CONFIGURATION EXAMPLES......................................................... 206
9.8. SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................................... 211
9.8.1. Video Connections ........................................................................................................ 211
9.8.2. Switching Reference...................................................................................................... 212
9.8.3. Control ........................................................................................................................... 212
9.8.4. General Purpose Inputs/Outputs ................................................................................... 212
9.8.5. LTC Reader ................................................................................................................... 212
9.8.6. Physical (EMX6-FR) ...................................................................................................... 212
9.8.7. Physical (EMX3-FR) ...................................................................................................... 212
9.8.8. Electrical (EMX6-FR) ..................................................................................................... 212
9.8.9. Electrical (EMX3-FR) ..................................................................................................... 213
9.9. ORDERING INFORMATION ..................................................................................................... 213

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Figures
Figure 1-1: 3025EMC System Diagram ....................................................................................................... 3
Figure 1-2: 3025EMC General Block Diagram ............................................................................................ 4
Figure 2-1: Locating the Power Supply Mounting Screw ............................................................................. 9
Figure 2-2: Connecting the Power to the Frame ........................................................................................ 10
Figure 2-3: Power Supply Status Indicators ............................................................................................... 11
Figure 2-4: 3025EMC Rear Plates ............................................................................................................. 13
Figure 2-5: QLINK and EXT DVE Connections ......................................................................................... 15
Figure 2-6: VIDEO INPUT Connections ..................................................................................................... 16
Figure 2-7: VIDEO OUTPUT Connections ................................................................................................. 18
Figure 2-8: Breakout Panel ........................................................................................................................20
Figure 2-9: GPI Input Circuitry ...................................................................................................................22
Figure 2-10: GPO Output Circuitry ............................................................................................................. 22
Figure 2-11: QMC-CP-1000E Control Panel .............................................................................................. 25
Figure 2-12: QMC-CP-E Control Panel ...................................................................................................... 25
Figure 2-13: QMC-CP-2048E Control Panel .............................................................................................. 25
Figure 2-14: Rear of 1RU and 2RU Control Panel ..................................................................................... 26
Figure 3-1: 3025EMC System Diagram ..................................................................................................... 29
Figure 3-2: 3025EMC Multi-Channel System............................................................................................. 30
Figure 3-3: Functional Block Diagram ........................................................................................................ 31
Figure 3-4: Audio Block Diagram ...............................................................................................................31
Figure 4-1: Main EMCSetup Screen .......................................................................................................... 32
Figure 4-2: Channel Selection for IP Address Configuration ..................................................................... 34
Figure 4-3: IP Address Setup .....................................................................................................................34
Figure 4-4: ASCII Setup Window ...............................................................................................................35
Figure 4-5: Channel Type ..........................................................................................................................38
Figure 4-6: Main Tab ..................................................................................................................................39
Figure 4-7: Transition Adjustment Window ................................................................................................ 41
Figure 4-8: Video Transition Offset 0 ......................................................................................................... 43
Figure 4-9: Video Transition Offset 1 ......................................................................................................... 44
Figure 4-10: Video Transition Offset -1 ...................................................................................................... 44
Figure 4-11: Video Tab ..............................................................................................................................45
Figure 4-12: “Routed From” Drop Down Window ...................................................................................... 48
Figure 4-13: Configuring the Audio Monitoring Routing ............................................................................. 48
Figure 4-14: Audio Monitoring Location ..................................................................................................... 49
Figure 4-15: Input Timing Window Adjustment .......................................................................................... 50
Figure 4-16: Audio Tab .............................................................................................................................. 51
Figure 4-17: Dolby-E Metadata Routing..................................................................................................... 54
Figure 4-18: Audio Input Defaults / Stores Tab .......................................................................................... 59
Figure 4-19: Audio Shuffler Tab .................................................................................................................62
Figure 4-20: Voiceover Duck & Mix............................................................................................................ 63
Figure 4-21: VO4 Audio Clip Duck & Mix ................................................................................................... 64
Figure 4-22: Shuffle Stores ........................................................................................................................65
Figure 4-23: Keying Levels Tab .................................................................................................................66
Figure 4-24: Ports Tab ...............................................................................................................................70
Figure 4-25: Upstream Router Tab ............................................................................................................ 73
Figure 4-26: WinSetup for Special Interfaces on Evertz router .................................................................. 77
Figure 4-27: Audio Processing Tab............................................................................................................ 78
Figure 4-28: MADI I/O Connections for External Audio Processing ........................................................... 84
Figure 4-29: As-Run/Diagnostics Tab ........................................................................................................ 85
Figure 4-30: FTP Upload of syslog.conf file ............................................................................................... 87

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Figure 4-31: Selective Bypass Tab ............................................................................................................ 89

Figure 4-32: Wipes Tab ............................................................................................................................. 90
Figure 4-33: Transition Adjustment Window .............................................................................................. 91
Figure 4-34: Time/Date Tab ....................................................................................................................... 93
Figure 4-35: GPI/O’s Tab ........................................................................................................................... 94
Figure 4-36: Nas Configuration ................................................................................................................ 107
Figure 4-37: EAS Tab .............................................................................................................................. 109
Figure 4-38: No EAS option ..................................................................................................................... 110
Figure 4-39: Temperature Tab ................................................................................................................. 112
Figure 4-40: METAR Tab ......................................................................................................................... 114
Figure 4-41: Proxy Tab ............................................................................................................................ 115
Figure 4-42: User Transitions .................................................................................................................. 117
Figure 4-43: Transition Adjustment Window ............................................................................................ 118
Figure 5-1: EMC-Setup Source Table...................................................................................................... 120
Figure 6-1: QMC-CP-E Control Panel...................................................................................................... 123
Figure 6-2: QMC-CP1000E Control Panel ............................................................................................... 123
Figure 6-3: QMC-CP2048E Control Panel ............................................................................................... 124
Figure 6-4: EMC-DCP Panel ................................................................................................................... 124
Figure 6-5: System Panels Window ......................................................................................................... 125
Figure 6-6: QMC-CP-1000E Key Definition Tab ...................................................................................... 127
Figure 6-7: QMC-CP1000E LCD Properties Tab ..................................................................................... 129
Figure 6-8: QMC-CP-E Key Definition Tab .............................................................................................. 130
Figure 6-9: QMC-DCP Dialog Tab ........................................................................................................... 133
Figure 6-10: SNMP Setup Window .......................................................................................................... 135
Figure 6-11: SNMP Event Groups ........................................................................................................... 136
Figure 6-12: Panel Properties Tab ........................................................................................................... 137
Figure 6-13: Protocol Drop Down Menu .................................................................................................. 137
Figure 6-14: Side Car Tab ....................................................................................................................... 138
Figure 7-1: QMC DVE Manager .............................................................................................................. 147
Figure 7-2: Edit DVE Move Window ........................................................................................................ 148
Figure 7-3: Background/Source Tab ........................................................................................................ 150
Figure 7-4: Audio Tab .............................................................................................................................. 151
Figure 7-5: Options Tab ........................................................................................................................... 152
Figure 7-6: DVE Scaling .......................................................................................................................... 153
Figure 7-7: After Scale X/Y Position ........................................................................................................ 153
Figure 7-8: After Cropping X/Y Position ................................................................................................... 154
Figure 7-9: QMC Macro Manager Window .............................................................................................. 155
Figure 7-10: EMC Macro Sequence Editor .............................................................................................. 156
Figure 7-11: System Markets Window ..................................................................................................... 161
Figure 7-12: Edit Market Window............................................................................................................. 162
Figure 7-13: Network Panel Settings ....................................................................................................... 163
Figure 8-1: Temperature Probe Settings ................................................................................................. 165
Figure 8-2: AS Decoder Connection ........................................................................................................ 168
Figure 9-1: 3025EMC Webpage .............................................................................................................. 196
Figure 9-2: Serial Boot Sequence (Upgrade)........................................................................................... 197
Figure 9-3: 3025EMC Firmware Build Revision ....................................................................................... 198
Figure 9-4: EMC-Setup Comms Window Firmware Revision .................................................................. 199
Figure 9-5: 3025EMC Webpage Backdoor Tab....................................................................................... 200
Figure 9-6: 3025EMC Comms Window (Options) .................................................................................. 200
Figure 9-7: 3025EMC Video/Audio Delay Path with Dolby-E™ ............................................................... 202
Figure 9-8: Metadata Example 1 Overview.............................................................................................. 206
Figure 9-9: Metadata Routing Example 1 – PGM Decoder Configuration ............................................... 207

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Figure 9-10: Metadata Routing Example 1 – PST Decoder Configuration .............................................. 207
Figure 9-11: Metadata Routing Example 1 – Encoder #1 Configuration.................................................. 208
Figure 9-12: Metadata Routing Example 1 – Encoder #2 Configuration.................................................. 208
Figure 9-13: Metadata Router Example 1 – Metadata Routing Configuration ......................................... 209
Figure 9-14: Metadata Routing Example 2 .............................................................................................. 210
Figure 9-15: Metadata Routing Example 2 – Metadata Routing Configuration........................................ 210

Tables
Table 2-1: Serial Ports ...............................................................................................................................20
Table 2-2: RS-232 Pin Outs .......................................................................................................................20
Table 2-3: RS-422 Pin Outs .......................................................................................................................21
Table 2-4: AUX IO 1 GPI/O Logical Connector .......................................................................................... 21
Table 2-5: AUX IO 2 GPI/O Logical Connector (optional) .......................................................................... 21
Table 2-6: LTC IN Pin Definitions...............................................................................................................23
Table 2-7: Standard RJ45 Wiring Colour Codes ........................................................................................ 24
Table 2-8: Standard RJ-45 Wiring Colour Codes....................................................................................... 27
Table 4-1: Serial Comm Port Settings........................................................................................................ 33
Table 4-2: Serial Comm Port Settings........................................................................................................ 37
Table 4-3: Metadata I/O Configuration ....................................................................................................... 56
Table 4-4: GPI Functions ...........................................................................................................................99
Table 4-5: GPO Functions .......................................................................................................................105
Table 7-1: Storage Capacity for 2Gb Playout Cache ............................................................................... 140
Table 7-2: Storage Capacity for 8 Gb Playout Cache .............................................................................. 141
Table 7-3: Macro Events ..........................................................................................................................160
Table 8-1: Temperature Probe Extender Cable ....................................................................................... 166
Table 8-2: EAS Decoder Extender Cable ................................................................................................ 168
Table 9-1: Control Panel Key Types ........................................................................................................ 194
Table 9-2: J11 Serial Settings ..................................................................................................................196
Table 9-3: I/O Frame Delay with Dolby-E™ Options ............................................................................... 201
Table 9-4: Metadata Routing Example 1.................................................................................................. 209
Table 9-5: Metadata Routing Example 2.................................................................................................. 211

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1. OVERVIEW
The 3025EMC Master Control Switcher has been designed to meet the growing needs in today’s
master control environment. The 3025EMC platform provides a cost-effective solution for facilities
converting to SD, HD and 3 GB/s. The hardware platform runs solid, field-proven software to form a
foundation that meets the latest playout and branding needs. Other major features the platform
includes are: bypass & emergency inputs, hot-swappable hardware, and redundant power supplies.
Combined, these features create a reliable system for 24/7 year-round programming.

The 3025EMC offers a unique approach to SD/HD/3G master control with a number of options and a
broad selection of configurable control panels. It can be assembled to meet any need and size. A
3025EMC system is comprised of an upstream router feeding a number of processing channels. This
architecture allows systems to scale from a single channel up to a complex multichannel installation
with minimal effort. The feature rich 3025EMC can be easily controlled under automation or manual
control. The intelligent LCD pushbutton control panels give operators high flexibility in panel layout and
user-friendly functionality. The 3025EMC integrates seamlessly with the Evertz MVP® multi-viewer and
router product lines, allowing customers to have a complete "turn-key" master control solution.

1.1. FEATURES & BENEFITS

Video/Audio Transitions: The standard 3025EMC configuration includes a number of video & audio
transitions such as V-Fades, mixes, and split audio/video transitions. These transitions can be
controlled via the control panel or the automation system and can be customized at any time.

Audio, Dolby, and Voice-overs: The 3025EMC has powerful and flexible audio capabilities. With
standard support of 16 channels of embedded audio, it is easy to integrate into any station. Audio level
adjustments may be made from the panel at any time and stored on a source-by-source basis. Internal
audio shufflers allow routing from any input to any output. Also Evertz® award-winning IntelliGainTM can
be added to the 3025EMC (requires a 3025AP module) to provide Program Loudness control.

The 3025AP with built-in sample rate converters allow any mix of 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz sources to be
used and silently switched on-air. Optional Dolby-E™ Decoders and Dolby-E™ Encoders, allow the
3025EMC to handle Dolby 5.1 programming.

The 3025EMC can perform five independent 16 channel voice-overs, each can be mapped to any or
all output channels. The voice-overs can be a mixture of discrete audio inputs and de-embedded audio
inputs. Full "pre-hear" allows level and voice-over ratio to be set prior to going on-air. Voice-overs can
be taken to air combined with another transition or independently.

Keyers: The 3025EMC models come with standard four external key layers. They have a full range of
user adjustments stored and recalled on a source-by-source basis. Keyers may be taken on and off air
with other key levels or independently, and order/priority can be set.

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Channel Branding: The 3025EMC Internal Branding Engine has four internal layers for static or
animated "bugs" over the 3 GB/s, HD or SD video signal. The internal media generator also offers the
options for the use of audio chimes/snipes, dynamic text for lower thirds, and dynamic text crawls. The
size of each logo is variable and ranges from 1/25th to full screen. Various media formats (such as
Tiffs, TGA, Bitmaps, and WAV files) can be imported into the Evertz® Overture™ media software and
transferred to the 3025EMC via Ethernet. Media is stored into flash memory that can be quickly
recalled by the various control panels or automation. The internal key layers can optionally be
expanded to sixteen layers.

With the removable compact flash option you can have access for up to 8GB of on-line media storage
space. The Network Attached Storage option utilizes the Gigabit Ethernet of the 3025EMC to connect
a media server device. This option allows the 3025EMC to access virtually unlimited archived media
storage. This approach in addition to the Overture™ suite simplifies the workflow.

DVE: The 3025EMC offers an optional DVE feature. The 2-channel 2-D DVE or the 4-channel 2-D
DVE option provides live and dynamic visual effects, such as picture sizing, picture-in-picture with full
preview capabilities and positioning, and is fully integrated within the 3025EMC. The DVE is fully
assignable within the video-processing path of the 3025EMC. The DVE may be controlled manually or
from the automation system and is independent of the key and branding layers.

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1.2. EMC SYSTEM OVERVIEW

This section describes a simple overview of a 3025EMC of a typical system is shown below:

QMCSetup /
ETHERNET ETHERNET
Control Panel Network Switch Overture
(on PC)
ETHERNET
Emergency Alert ETHERNET
System SERIAL
(North America only)

Automation SERIAL
System

SERIAL
Temperature Probe

SERIAL
Router Controller QLINK

ETHERNET

3025EMC
Upstream Router VIDEO
Master Control VIDEO

Switcher

Figure 1-1: 3025EMC System Diagram

1.3. THE EMC PLATFORM

The 3025EMC is designed to support 3 Gb/s, HD and SD video formats, including: 525i/59.94, 625i/50,
720p/59.94, 720p/50, 1080i/59.94, 1080i/50, 1080p/50, and 1080p/59.94 (SMPTE-425M-A & SMPTE-
425M-B). Each 3025EMC processes a complete Program and Preset path using a Program and
Preset input. A third Emergency input allows users to quickly go to a safe feed in case of emergency.

The 3025EMC provides a Program output and a full "look-a-head" Preview of the next transition. It
provides two clean outputs, where video and audio are taken from either Program or Preview
processing path. The 3025EMC has built-in bypass relays, which provide maximum protection for the
Program and Clean feed in cases of failure. For audio, the 3025EMC provides support for 16 channels
of embedded audio on the Program, Preset, and Emergency inputs. Embedded audio is also taken
from the key, fill, dve and aux inputs to provide more audio mixing options.

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The 3025EMC (requires 3025AP module) offers IntelliGain™ as an option for Program Loudness
control. The 3025EMC board offers four MADI inputs and outputs to allow interfacing to other
hardware.

Figure 1-2: 3025EMC General Block Diagram

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2. INSTALLATION

2.1. UNPACKING
Carefully remove the equipment from the boxes and check against the Packing List supplied with each
unit. This shows what items have been shipped against your order and includes all options. Any error
should be reported to your supplier immediately. After you have unpacked the equipment please save all
the packing material as this could be useful in the future if the unit needs to be returned for maintenance.

Check each item supplied for transit damage. Any damage should be reported in detail to your supplier.
You must state the serial number of the unit (to be found on the rear or side of each unit).

Standard remote panels are mains powered and must be checked to ensure that they have been set to
the correct mains (line) voltage. Instructions are to be found later in this section on how to change the
voltage.

2.2. INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE MODULES

2.2.1. Installing the Module Rear Plate

In most cases, the 3000FR or EMX6-FR or EMX3-FR (to be referred as EMC) frame will already have
the modules and rear plates installed within the frame. However, when modules and rear plates need re-
positioning, or when additional modules are purchased, proper module/rear plate installation is required.

Each EMC module is shipped with a matching rear panel plate that houses the appropriate connectors
for that module.

To Install the Rear Plate:

1. Locate the specific slot in the frame and remove any filler plates.

2. Install the rear plate over the open slot by first fitting the plate then tightening the two lock-screws.

3. Tighten the screws after the main module is installed.

CAUTION: If any of the screws for the rear plate are missing, please contact
Evertz immediately for the specification and/or replacement. Using the
incorrect screw can cause thread stripping.

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2.2.2. Opening and Closing the Front Panel

In order to insert or remove modules you will have to open the front panel using the following
procedure:

1. Turn the two captive screws located on the front panel counter clockwise several turns until they
release completely from the front extrusions.

2. Carefully lower the front panel door so that the front edge of the door is lower than the rear of the
door.

2.2.3. Installing a Module

1. Orient the module vertically such that the smaller green/white card ejector is on the bottom, while
the larger black card ejector is on the top.

2. Align the card with the card guide corresponding to the slot number where you installed the rear
panel plate.

3. Carefully slide the module into the frame and press it completely into the rear panel connectors.

4. Use the upper card-ejector to latch the module into the slot.

5. Make sure that the connectors are fully seated in the rear panel.

6. When this is done, close the front panel and then tighten the screws that hold the rear panel in
place.

2.2.4. Removing a Module

1. Press the card ejector down to release the module.

2. Grasp the card using the upper card ejector and pull the module out from the frame.

3. Carefully place the module in a safe place, free from static discharge.

2.3. MOUNTING
The EMC frame is equipped with rack mounting rails and fits into a standard rack space. The 3000FR
requires a 19” x 10.5” x 14.5” (483 mm x 260 mm x 368 mm) space, the EMX6-FR requires a 19” x
10.5” x 15.75” (483 mm x 260 mm x 400 mm) space, and the EMX3-FR requires a 19” x 5.25” x 15.75”
(483 mm x 133 mm x 400 mm) space. To securely fasten the frame to the equipment rack, make sure
that all four mounting screws on each mounting rail are tightened securely.


Note: The EMX6-FR and EMX3-FR have front mounted cooling fans and require that
the area below is flush and that there is sufficient room to open the frame
completely to be able to remove the modules.

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After the unit has been installed in a rack, all cards in the frame should be checked to ensure they are
fully seated within the frame. This is best accomplished by simply pushing (simultaneously, with
moderate force) on each card’s top and bottom insertion/extraction levers. See section 2.2.3 for further
information. This step should be repeated any time the frame is shipped, or relocated within a facility.

2.4. COOLING
The EMC frame is designed to ensure adequate cooling for up to 600 watts (3000FR and EMX6-FR) or
360 watts (EMX3-FR) of processing power per frame. Fans at the front and rear of each power supply
module accomplish forced air-cooling. Adjacent equipment may be mounted immediately to the top
and bottom of the frame. Additional module cooling is provided by interior cooling channels to ensure
that even fully loaded frames mounted adjacent to each other will operate within the normal
temperature range.

The EMX6-FR and EMX3-FR frames have additional fans mounted to the front door of the frame to
provide additional cooling.

CAUTION: For proper cooling, the frame must contain either two
3000PS/3000PS-QT/7800PS-QT power supplies, or one 3000PS/3000PS-
QT/7800PS-QT power supply and one 3000PS-FM power supply blank panel with
cooling fan.

2.4.1. Fan Exhaust

The cooling fans for the power supplies, located at the front of the frame, draw air in the front and
exhaust out the sides of the frame. The cooling fans for the modules, located at the rear of the frame,
draw air in the front and the exhaust out the rear of the frame.

CAUTION: To ensure adequate cooling, care should be taken to ensure that the
fan inlets and exhaust openings are free of obstructions.

2.5. SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service

personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any
servicing instructions in this section of the manual unless you are qualified to do
so.

2.5.1. Changing the Fuses

CAUTION: For continued protection against the risk of fire, replace only with the
same type and rating of fuse.

ATTENTION: Pour éviter les risques d’incendie, remplacer le fusible avec un

fusible de même calibre.

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The fuse holder is located inside the power entry module. To change the fuses, disconnect the line
cord from the power entry module and pull the fuse holder out from the power entry module using a
small screwdriver. The fuse holder contains two fuses, one for the line and one for the neutral side of
the mains connection. Pull out the blown fuse and place a fuse of the correct value in its place.

For 100-120 VAC operation, use ceramic time delay 5 x 20 mm fuses rated for 250 Volts with a 10
amps current rating. For 220-240 VAC operation use ceramic time delay 5 x 20 mm fuses rated for
250 Volts with a 6.3 amps current rating.

For your convenience there are spare fuses located in the vinyl pouch in the front of this manual.
Carefully reinsert the fuse holder into the power entry module.

2.5.2. Replacing the Power Supply

Each power supply is a complete assembly, and includes the power supply cooling fan and one frame-
cooling fan. In the event that the power supply or one of the fans malfunctions, you will need to
replace the power supply assembly with a spare one while the failed assembly is being repaired.

CAUTION: Do not run the frame for extended periods of time with one of the
power supplies removed. Proper cooling of the frame requires both power
supplies to be inserted into the frame, or one power supply and a power supply
blank panel.

The 3000PS, 3000PS-QT and 7800PS-QT power supplies are hot swappable and can be easily
replaced from the front without interrupting the signal integrity of the frame. Each power supply is
capable of supplying full power to the frame by itself, however we recommend running with both
supplies powered for power redundancy. On frames with only one power supply, a 3000PS-FM blank
power supply module with cooling fan must be inserted into the second power supply space. The
3000PS-FM contains a module-cooling fan and baffles to maintain proper airflow within the frame.

The power supply is secured into the frame by two machine screws through the rear panel (as shown
in Figure 2-1). These screws must be removed before the power supply can be extracted from the
front.

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Install
screw
here

Install
screw
here

FUSE: 100-120V: T10AH250V

220-240V: T6.3AH250V

THIS EQUIPMENT HAS MORE THAN ONE POWER

SUPPLY CORD. TO REDUCE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
GROUNDING OF THE CENTER PIN OF POWER SUPPLY
CORD PLUGS MUST BE MAINTAINED. DISCONNECT
BOTH POWER SUPPLY CORDS BEFORE SERVICING

Figure 2-1: Locating the Power Supply Mounting Screw

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CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, you must replace the mounting
screw after replacing the power supply.

2.6. POWER
The power entry modules contain a standard IEC power inlet connector, two 5 x 20 mm fuse holders,
and an EMI line filter.

CAUTION: The EMC frame is shipped with 10 Amp fuses rated for 100-120 VAC
operation. If you are operating the EMC System in a country with nominal 220-
240 VAC operation, replace the fuses with 6.3 Amp fuses rated for 220-240 VAC
operation. See section 2.5.1 for information on changing fuses.

2.6.1. Connecting the Power

FUSE: 100-120V: T10AH250V

220-240V: T6.3AH250V

THIS EQUIPMENT HAS MORE THAN ONE POWER

SUPPLY CORD. TO REDUCE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
GROUNDING OF THE CENTER PIN OF POWER SUPPLY
CORD PLUGS MUST BE MAINTAINED. DISCONNECT
BOTH POWER SUPPLY CORDS BEFORE SERVICING

Figure 2-2: Connecting the Power to the Frame

The EMC frame comes standard with one auto-ranging power supply that automatically senses the
input voltage over the range of 100 to 240 VAC. An additional power supply can be ordered to provide
fully redundant powering of the frame. When only one power supply is fitted, the frame will be fitted
with a fan module to ensure the thermal integrity of the frame cooling. In a frame that contains a
redundant power supply module, each power supply may be powered from a different AC mains
source, allowing complete AC supply redundancy.

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Power should be applied by connecting a three-wire, grounding-type power supply cord to the power
entry module on the rear panel of each power supply. For use in North America, the power cord
should be a minimum 18 AWG wire size; type SVT marked VW-1, maximum 2.5 m in length. For use
outside North America, use a power cord approved for the country of use with a minimum 1.00 mm2
wire size.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, grounding of the ground pin
of the main plug must be maintained.

2.6.2. Turning the Power On and Off

Each power supply is fitted with its own power switch. When the switch is turned off, the remaining
power supply will power the frame. To completely remove power from the frame, both power supplies
must be turned off.

2.6.3. Power Supply Status Indicators

Figure 2-3: Power Supply Status Indicators

Each power supply has two status indicator LEDs. The green PSU STATUS LED indicates the health of
the local power supply. The red FRAME STATUS LED indicates the health of the entire frame and is
operated by the frame status buss of the frame. The FRAME STATUS LED will be OFF under normal
conditions and ON when there are Frame Status Fault conditions. See section 2.7 for more information
about the frame status buss fault conditions.

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If one of the power supplies malfunctions, (power cord disconnected, power switch is off, fuse is blown,
rear fan is stopped, etc,) then its PSU STATUS LED will go Off, and the red FRAME STATUS LED on
both power supplies will turn ON. (If the power supplies are fitted with green FRAME STATUS LEDs
they will turn OFF) The PSU STATUS LED on the power supply that is functioning will remain ON. If
the frame is connected to VistaLINK® then the power supply fault will send a trap message from the
frame.

If there is a fuse failure, contact Evertz customer service regarding the

power supply immediately. The power supplies are short circuit protected
and should not blow the fuse under a short circuit condition.

2.7. FRAME STATUS FAULT CONDITIONS

The Frame is fitted with a global Frame Status monitoring buss that is connected to each of the power
supplies and to each of the modules. When a fault condition occurs on one of the power supplies, or
one of the modules, a Frame Status Fault condition is active on the frame status buss. When this
occurs, the red FRAME STATUS LED on the power supply will come on and the relay on the Frame
Status Tally terminal block will activate.

Power supplies, will assert a frame status fault when their PSU STATUS LED is off.

Each module has a large red LOCAL FAULT LED and a large green MODULE OK LED at the top of the
card edge. This green LED indicates good module health while the red LED indicates that there is a fault
condition on the module. Each module has its own criteria that determine when the red fault LED comes
on. When the red LOCAL FAULT LED is On the module can also assert a fault condition on the Frame
Status buss. On each module there is a jumper that disables sending local card fault information to the
Frame Status Buss. For more information about fault conditions on individual modules, and for the
location of the Frame Status Jumper on the module consult the individual chapter for the module. For
example, if a module requires video or audio for its functionality and the video or audio is not present, the
red LOCAL FAULT LED on the module will be On and the fault will be reported on the frame status buss
if the FRAME STATUS jumper on the module is set to the On position (default).

2.8. EMC MODULE REAR PANEL OVERVIEW

Figure 2-4 shows the rear panels of the 3025EMC units. Sections 2.9 to 2.11 describe the specific video,
audio, and control signal.

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1
2

QLINK QLINK
KEY
1 1
3
4 2
FILL EXT DVE OUT
1

EXT DVE OUT

FILL 1
KEY

AUX IO-1
2

KEY 1
3

EXT DVE IN
FILL
2

AUXIO-1
FILL 2

EXT DVE IN
KEY
3

FILL KEY 2
3
4

KEY
4
FILL 3

FILL
4
KEY 3
REF

FILL 4

AUX IO-2
KEY 4

AUXIO-2
IN1

PST

PGM
OUT1
VIDEO IN

FILL 1
MADI PGM2
IN1
OUT1
KEY 1
IN2 IN2
OUT2

FILL 2
IN3 PVW
REF
OUT3

IN4 KEY 2
OUT2
OUT4

PGM2 FILL 3
PVW2
PW

MADI
VIDEO OUT

PW2 KEY 3
IN3

VIDEO OUT
CLN2
VIDEO IN

AUX1 AUX 2
AUX2 CLN2

AUX 1
OUT3

EME
CLNOUT AUX1

AUX 3
IN4

3025EMC-IO-XLINK DVE 2
AUX2

DVE 1
PGM OUT
OUT4

PGM
BYP
MICROSYSTEMS LTD.
BYP
PGM OUT
ETH B ETH A ETH B ETH A CLN

CLN OUT

3025EMC-IO-BNC

MICROSYSTEMS LTD.

Figure 2-4: 3025EMC Rear Plates

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 Note: The EMC module REQUIRES 3 slots in any of the available frames. A slot
blocker is installed on the module to prevent installation of other modular products.

2.8.1. 3025EMC-IO-DIN
The 3025EMC-IO-DIN uses DIN 1.0/2.3 connectors for the video and audio connections.

2.8.2. 3025EMC-IO-XLINK
The 3025EMC-IO-XLINK uses an Evertz XLINK connector for the main video inputs. The 3025EMC-IO-
XLINK uses DIN 1.0/2.3 connectors for the remaining video and audio connections.

 Note: The XLINK cable to use for the 3025EMC-IO-XLINK is XLINK-BHP-5-EQX1FR.

Contact factory for assistance if you are using XLINK.

2.8.3. 3025EMC-IO-BNC
The 3025EMC-IO-BNC uses BNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A connectors for the video and audio
connections.

2.9. INTERFACE DEFINITIONS

The section describes the IO connections on the various EMC rear plates. Specific differences will be
highlighted.

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Figure 2-5: QLINK and EXT DVE Connections

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2.9.1. QLINK
In Figure 2-5, Q-Link is a dedicated control system specific to Evertz brand of Quartz products. The Q-
Link system works as a single transmission line with devices connected along the length of the cable. It
must be terminated at either end by 75Ω. The 3025EMC frame has pairs of looping connectors to allow
the frame to sit at one end of the link (with termination) or sit in the middle of the link with cables running
off in different directions.

In the case of the EMC, QLINK is used to interconnect Evertz routers (EQT, Xenon, and EQX) with the
EMC. This is the interface used by the EMC to control the Evertz upstream router. This a looped
input/out to allow for daisy chaining of multiple EMCs (up to 4) on a single QLINK connection to the
router.

2.9.2. EXT DVE IN & EXT DVE OUT

These inputs and outputs are for future use. They currently have no functionality and should not be
wired.

2.9.2.1. VIDEO INPUTS

Figure 2-6: VIDEO INPUT Connections

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 Note: For the 3025EMC-IO-XLINK, the XLINK connector carries all the video inputs
below except for the REF which is a DIN connector.

PGM: Program Bus input that is connected to upstream router output.

PST: Preset Bus input that is connected to upstream router output.

KEY 1:
FILL 1: First set of Key and Fill inputs that are connected to upstream router outputs or external
graphics device that outputs a key and fill signal.

KEY 2:
FILL 2: Second set of Key and Fill inputs that are connected to upstream router outputs or
external graphics device that outputs a key and fill signal.

KEY 3:
FILL 3: Third set of Key and Fill inputs that are connected to upstream router outputs or
external graphics device that outputs a key and fill signal.

AUX 1: This is the input for Key4 Key (also for DVE Background and/or voice-overs).
AUX 2: This is the input for Key4 Fill (also for DVE Background and/or voice-overs).
AUX 3: This is for DVE Background and/or voice-overs.

EME: Emergency input that can be connected to upstream router or external source.

DVE 1: DVE Background Input 1

DVE 2: DVE Background Input 2

REF: Reference input. A clean Bi-Level or Tri-Level analogue signal is connected and used
for internal timing.

PGM BYP: Program Output Bypass source.

CLN BYP: Clean Output Bypass source.

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2.9.2.2. VIDEO OUTPUTS

Figure 2-7: VIDEO OUTPUT Connections

PGM: Program Output with bypass protection.

PGM 2: Program Output 2. This is a copy of Program Output.

PRV: Preview Output.

PRV 2: Preview Output 2. This is a copy of Preview Output.

CLN: Clean Feed Output with bypass protection.

CLN 2: Clean Feed Output 2. This is a copy of Clean Feed output.

AUX 1: Auxiliary Output 1. This can be used as a second independent clean path.

AUX 2: Auxiliary Output 2. This is a copy of Auxiliary Output 1.

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2.9.3. AES / MADI INPUTS and OUTPUTS

IN 1: VO 1 AES 1 or MADI Input 1. This is for Voiceover 1 AES channels 1 and 2 when
configured as AES by default. If the 3025AP is used, then this input behaves as MADI,
this is used to interconnect other MADI based modules.

IN 2: VO 1 AES 2 or MADI Input 2. This is for Voiceover 1 AES channels 3 and 4 when
configured as AES by default. If the 3025AP is used, then this input behaves as MADI,
used to interconnect other MADI based modules.

IN 3: VO 2 AES 1 or MADI Input 3. This is for Voiceover 2 AES channels 1 and 2 when
configured as AES by default. If the 3025EMC-48x36-AESU is used then this input
becomes a MADI receiver.

IN 4: VO 2 AES 2 or MADI Input 4. This is for Voiceover 2 AES channels 3 and 4 when
configured as AES by default. If the 3025EMC-48x36-AESU is used then this input
becomes a MADI receiver.

OUT 1: MADI Output 1. This is used as a MADI transmitter and is connected to the 3025AP
module.

OUT 2: MADI Output 2. This is used as a MADI transmitter and is connected to the 3025AP
module.

OUT 3: MADI Output 3. This is used as a MADI transmitter and is connected to the 3025EMC-
48x36-AESU module.

OUT 4: MADI Output 4. This is used as a MADI transmitter and is connected to the 3025EMC-
48x36-AESU module.

If a 3025EMC channel is being used with a 3025AP and 3025EMC-48x36-AESU modular external
audio cards, then the MADI I/O connections as per Figure 4-28 should be made. The external audio
modules are exclusive, i.e. you can either use no external modules, one or both at any time

2.9.4. AUDIO

2.9.4.1. Audio Connections - Embedded (Serial Video)

The 3025EMC supports 16 channels of embedded audio from the PGM, PST, and Emergency video
inputs. The 3025EMC also supports 16 channels of embedded audio from up to five of the other video
inputs (Key 1, Fill 1, Key 2, Fill 2, Key 3, Fill 3, Aux 1, Aux 2, Aux 3, DVE 1 & DVE 2).

2.9.4.2. Audio Connections – Discrete

Contact the factory for more information regarding discrete audio I/O support for the 3025EMC.

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2.9.5. AUX IO-1 and AUX IO-2

There is one breakout panel provided with each EMC module. In order to access additional serial I/O
connections, connect the breakout panel (using the provided cable) to the AUXIO-1 connector. This will
allow the user to access LTC IN, GPIO, DB1, DB2, DB3, and DB4. See section 2.9.5.1 for a description
of the different ports. A secondary breakout panel can be added (optional) to AUXIO-2 connector; this
provides the user access to GPIO, DB5 and DB6.

Figure 2-8: Breakout Panel

2.9.5.1. Serial I/O on the Breakout Panel

The AUXIO-1 panel has four serial ports that can be used. The functions can be configured using EMC-
Setup. The ports are divided into two ports that are RS-232 and two that are RS-422. Before the serial
ports can be used they must be configured from the EMC-Setup program to have the controlling protocol
and baud rates set correctly. AUXIO-2 has two additional serial ports that can be used.

AUX I/O 1 Description AUX I/O 2 Description

DB1 Serial Port 1 (RS-422) DB1 Not used
DB2 Serial Port 2 (RS-422) DB2 Serial Port 5 (RS-422)
DB3 Serial Port 3 (RS-232) DB3 Serial Port 6 (RS-232)
DB4 Serial Port 4 (RS-232) DB4 Not used
Table 2-1: Serial Ports

Pin # Name Description

1 GND Chassis ground
RS-232 Transmit
2 TxD
Output
RS-232 Receive
3 RxD
Input
4
Sig RS-232 Signal
5
Gnd Ground
6
7 RTS RS-232 RTS Input
8 CTS RS-232 CTS Output
9

Table 2-2: RS-232 Pin Outs

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Pin # Name Description

1 GND Chassis ground
RS-422 Tx-(A)
2 Tx-
Output
RS-422 Rx+(B)
3 Rx+
Input
4 GND
5
6 GND
RS-422 Tx+(B)
7 Tx+
Output
RS-422 Rx-(A)
8 Rx-
Input
9 GND
Table 2-3: RS-422 Pin Outs

2.9.5.2. GPI/O Connections

GPI/O: The Breakout panel contains the 34 pin terminal block that allows 8 general-purpose
control inputs and 8 general-purpose outputs. The AUXIO-1 panel provides GPIs 1-8 and
GPOs 1-8 and AUXIO-2 panel provides GPIs 9-16 and GPOs 9-16. In each case the GPI
and GPO number matches the EMC-Setup configuration.

2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34
GND GPI GPI GPI GPI GND n/a n/a n/a n/a Vext GND GPO GPO GND GPO GPO
2 4 6 8 2 4 6 8
GND GPI GPI GPI GPI GND n/a n/a n/a n/a Vext GND GPO GPO GND GPO GPO
1 3 5 7 1 3 5 7
1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31 33
Table 2-4: AUX IO 1 GPI/O Logical Connector

2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34
GND GPI GPI GPI GPI GND n/a n/a n/a n/a Vext GND GPO GPO GND GPO GPO
10 12 14 16 10 12 14 16
GND GPI GPI GPI GPI GND n/a n/a n/a n/a Vext GND GPO GPO GND GPO GPO
9 11 13 15 9 11 13 15
1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31 33
Table 2-5: AUX IO 2 GPI/O Logical Connector (optional)

2.9.5.3. CONNECTING THE GENERAL PURPOSE INPUTS AND OUTPUTS

GPI interfacing with the EMC is possible through general-purpose inputs and outputs available on the
9700BHP-AUX breakout panels. The GPIs are active low with internal pull-up resistors (4.7k Ohms) to
+5 V. To make an input active, lower the signal to near ground potential (i.e. connect to shell or
chassis ground). This can be done with a switch, relay, TTL drive, GPO output, or using another similar
method. Figure 2-9 shows the input circuit for the general-purpose inputs.

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+ 5 Volts

4.7 kΩ
To Internal
Circuit

GPI

GND

Figure 2-9: GPI Input Circuitry

The GPOs are active low with internal pull-up (10kΩ) resistors to +5 V. When the output goes low, it is
able to sink up to 10 mA; when the output goes high, the signal will go high (+5 V). Do not draw more
than 100µA from the output. Figure 2-10 shows the circuit for the general-purpose output.

+ 5 Volts

10k Ω
10 Ω
GPO
From Internal
Circuit
GND

Figure 2-10: GPO Output Circuitry

The GPI and GPO functions are configured using EMC-Setup.

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2.9.5.4. Linear Timecode

LTC IN: This female XLR connector on the breakout panel is an input for SMPTE/EBU linear
time code for driving the internal clock for the insertion of “Breakfast” clock style logos.
When using an unbalanced input source, the signal should be applied to pin 3 of the
LTC IN connector. Normally, the unused input (pin 2) should be connected to ground
(pin 1).

Pin # Name Description

1 GND Signal Ground.
2 LTC IN+ LTC In + input
3 LTC IN- LTC in – input

Table 2-6: LTC IN Pin Definitions

2.10. CONNECTING THE LINEAR TIME CODE

The EMC has a linear time code (LTC) input used to provide time information for the analogue or digital
clock logos. Connect the LTC output from your house master time code source to the LTC IN XLR
connector on the breakout panel. When using an unbalanced input to the reader, the signal should be
applied to pin 3 of the LTC input connector. Normally, the unused input (pin 2) should be connected to
ground (pin 1).

2.11. ETHERNET CONNECTIONS

ETH A: This RJ-45 connector is an Ethernet port used for EMC configuration downloads, control
panels, high-speed firmware upgrades, logging, SNMP and FTP Media/DVE Move
transfers.

ETH B: This RJ-45 connector is an Ethernet port used for EMC configuration downloads, control
panels, high-speed firmware upgrades, logging, SNMP and FTP Media/DVE Move
transfers.

2.11.1.1. Connecting to an Ethernet Network

The EMC is designed to be used with 10Base-T (10 Mbps), 100Base-TX (100 Mbps) or Gigabit (1Gbps)
twisted pair Ethernet cabling systems. When connecting for 10Base-T systems, category 3, 4, or 5 UTP
cable as well as EIA/TIA – 568 100Ω STP cable may be used. When connecting for 100Base-TX
systems, category 5 UTP cable is required. The cable must be “straight-through” with a RJ-45 connector
at each end. Establish the network connection by plugging one end of the cable into the RJ-45
receptacle of the EMC Series Keyer and the other end into a port of the supporting hub.

The straight-through RJ-45 cable can be purchased or can be constructed using the pinout information
in Table 2-7. A colour coded wiring table is provided in Table 2-7 for the current RJ 45 standards
(AT&T 258A or EIA/TIA 258B colour coding shown). Also refer to the notes following the table for
additional wiring guide information.

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AT&T 258A or 10BaseT

Pin # Signal EIA/TIA 568A
Pin 1 EIA/TIA 568B or 100BaseT
1 Transmit + White/Green White/Orange X
2 Transmit – Green/White or White Orange/White or Orange X
3 Receive + White/Orange White/Green X
4 N/A Blue/White or Blue Blue/White or Blue Not used (required)
5 N/A White/Blue White/Blue Not used (required)
6 Receive – Orange/White or Orange Green/White or Green X
7 N/A White/Brown White/Brown Not used (required)
8 N/A Brown/White or Brown Brown/White or Brown Not used (required)
Table 2-7: Standard RJ45 Wiring Colour Codes

Note the following cabling information for this wiring guide:

• Only two pairs of wires are used in the 8-pin RJ 45 connector to carry Ethernet signals.
• Even though pins 4, 5, 7 and 8 are not used, it is mandatory that they be present in the cable.
• 10BaseT and 100BaseT use the same pins; a crossover cable made for one will also work with
the other.
• Pairs may be solid colours and not have a stripe.
• Category 5 cable must use Category 5 rated connectors.

The maximum cable run between the 3025EMC and the supporting hub is 300 ft (90 m). The maximum
combined cable run between any two end points (i.e. 3025EMC and PC/laptop via network hub) is 675
feet (205 m).

Devices on the Ethernet network continually monitor the receive data path for activity as a means of
checking that the link is working correctly. When the network is idle, the devices also send a link test
signal to one another to verify link integrity. The rear panel is fitted with two LEDs to monitor the Ethernet
connection.

10/100: This LED is ON when a 100Base-TX link is last detected. The LED is OFF when a 10Base-
T link is last detected. Upon power-up the LED is OFF as the last detected rate is not
known and therefore defaults to the 10Base-T state until rate detection is completed.

LN/ACT: This dual purpose Green LED indicates that the EMC has established a valid link to its
hub, and it determines whether the EMC is sending or receiving data. This LED will be
ON when the EMC has established a good link to its supporting hub. This gives you a
good indication that the segment is wired correctly. The LED will BLINK when the EMC is
sending or receiving data. The LED will be OFF if there is no valid connection.

2.12. CONTROL PANEL INSTALLATION: QMC-CP-1000E, QMC-CP-E & QMC-CP2048E

The QMC-CP-1000E, QMC-CP-E and QMC-CP2048E are fully programmable panels and therefore
the operation of the panel is entirely dependent upon its configuration. The QMC-CP-1000E has 16
physical buttons. The QMC-CP-1000E panel is ideal in applications emergency Program bus panel is
required.

The QMC-CP-E is a 2RU control panel that has 33 physical buttons. The QMC-CP-E panel can be
used for applications where a compact control panel is required.

The QMC-CP-2048E is a 2RU control panel that has 48 physical buttons. The QMC-CP-2048E panel
can be used for applications where multicast control or buddy panel operation is required.

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See section 6.3.1 for more information on the operation of the CP-1000E Control Panel.

Figure 2-11: QMC-CP-1000E Control Panel

Figure 2-12: QMC-CP-E Control Panel

Figure 2-13: QMC-CP-2048E Control Panel

2.13. ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) PRECAUTIONS

All semiconductor devices are sensitive to ESD. To prevent any damage or
degradation on components of the product caused by ESD, observe these
precautions when installing or removing modules from the frame.

1. Use a Safe Work Area. Avoid handling modules in areas that have a floor or work surface covering
capable of generating a static charge. Also nothing capable of generating or holding a static charge
should be allowed in the work area.

2. Handle ESD sensitive modules carefully. Do not slide modules over any surface. Do not touch
exposed connector pins. Pick-up modules by the edges of the modules, never by touching exposed
leads.

3. Transport and store sensitive components or assemblies in a static-protected bag or container.

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2.14. MOUNTING
The control panels are equipped with rack mounting rails and fit into a standard 19” 1RU or 2RU rack
space. To securely fasten the frame to the equipment rack, make sure that all four mounting screws
on each mounting rail are tightened securely.

2.15. COOLING
The control panel is designed to cool using normal convection air currents. There are no fans in the
control panels. Adjacent equipment may be mounted immediately to the top and bottom of the unit.

CAUTION: To ensure adequate cooling, care should be taken to ensure that

the air inlets and exhaust openings on the sides of the unit are free of
obstructions.

2.16. USE OF SHIELDED CABLES

In order to maintain the electromagnetic (EMI) shielding integrity of the control

 panel it is recommended that shielded cables be used to connect the signals to

the various modules wherever possible. For all ports using shielded cables
(Serial RS232/422, etc.) both ends of the shield must be grounded.

2.17. REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS

Figure 2-14: Rear of 1RU and 2RU Control Panel

The rear panel connections to the 1RU and 2RU panels are identical. The following sections provide an
overview of the connections.

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2.17.1. Power
The power entry module contains a standard IEC 320 power inlet connector, two 5 x 20 mm fuse
holders, and an EMI line filter. The control panel comes with an auto-ranging power supply that
automatically senses the input voltage over the range of 100 to 240 VAC.

Power should be applied by connecting a three-wire, grounding-type power supply cord to the power
entry module on the rear panel of each power supply. For use in North America, the power cord
should be a minimum 18 AWG wire size; type SVT marked VW-1, maximum 2.5 m in length. For use
outside North America, use a power cord approved for the country of use with a minimum 1.00 mm2
wire size.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, grounding of the ground pin
of the main plug must be maintained.

 For NEBS compliant installations, the AC power cord of the frame shall be
connected to an external surge protection device.

2.17.2. Connecting the Control Panels using Ethernet

The control panels for EMC are designed for connection using 10Base-T (10 Mbps), 100Base-TX (100
Mbps) Ethernet cabling systems. There are two Ethernet ports labelled ETHERNET A and ETHERNET
B, to provide for redundancy in the control system. As a result, either port may be used for connection to
the EMC modules without compromise. “Straight-Through” Ethernet cables may be used when
connecting the control panels to an Ethernet hub.

Straight-through RJ-45 cable can be purchased or can be constructed using the pinout information in
Table 2-8. A colour coded wiring table is provided in Table 2-8 for the current RJ-45 standards (AT&T
258A or EIA/TIA 258B colour coding shown).

Also refer to the notes following the table for additional wiring guide information.

AT&T 258A or 10BaseT

Pin # Signal EIA/TIA 568A
Pin EIA/TIA 568B or 100BaseT
1
1 Transmit + White/Green White/Orange X
2 Transmit – Green/White or White Orange/White or Orange X
3 Receive + White/Orange White/Green X
4 N/A Blue/White or Blue Blue/White or Blue Not used (required)
5 N/A White/Blue White/Blue Not used (required)
6 Receive – Orange/White or Orange Green/White or Green X
7 N/A White/Brown White/Brown Not used (required)
8 N/A Brown/White or Brown Brown/White or Brown Not used (required)
Table 2-8: Standard RJ-45 Wiring Colour Codes

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Note the following cabling information for this wiring guide:

• Only two pairs of wires are used in the 8-pin RJ-45 connector to carry Ethernet signals.
• Even though pins 4, 5, 7 and 8 are not used, it is mandatory that they be present in the cable.
• 10BaseT and 100BaseT use the same pins; a crossover cable made for one will also work with
the other.
• Pairs may be solid colours and not have a stripe.
• Category 5 cable must use Category 5 rated connectors.

Devices on the Ethernet network continually monitor the receive data path for activity as a means of
checking that the link is working correctly. When the network is idle, the devices also send a link test
signal to one another to verify link integrity.

10/100: This Amber LED is ON when a 100Base-TX link is last detected. The LED is OFF
when a 10Base-T link is last detected (the LINK LED is ON). Upon power-up the
LED is OFF as the last detected rate is not known and therefore defaults to the
10Base-T state until rate detection is completed.

LN/ACT: This dual purpose Green LED indicates that the control panel has established a
valid linkage to its hub, and whether the control panel is sending or receiving data.
This LED will be ON when the control panel has established a good link to its
supporting hub. This gives you a good indication that the segment is wired
correctly. The LED will BLINK when the control panel is sending or receiving data.
The LED will be OFF if there is no valid connection.

The control panels require a specific IP Address and Q-Link ID. The IP Address and Q-Link ID can either
be set using the front panel “setup” menus or using the DEBUG serial port on the rear of the unit.

The control panels can be upgraded using either serial or ftp. Both options are available through the
DEBUG serial port. The serial configuration options can be configured by connecting a straight-through
D9 serial cable to the DEBUG serial port and using a third party tool like Hyperterminal or TeraTerm with
serial settings 115200, 8, None, 2, None.

 Please note that Qlink Mode can’t be used with the 3025EMC. Only ETHERNET Mode
can be used.


Please note that the front panel setup will only be available while the control panel is
“Offline”, i.e. while the 3025EMC is NOT currently communicating with the control
panel.

2.18. CONTROL PANELS INSTALLATION: QMC-DCP AND EMC-DCP

For information on installing the QMC-DCP and EMC-DCP, please refer to the QMC-DCP/EMC-DCP
manual.

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3. EMC CONFIGURATION
This section describes the configuration of the 3025EMC Switcher. In most applications the 3025EMC
will be controlled by an automation system and several industry standard third party systems are
supported. A range of LCD button control panels can be added to the EMC, as a backup or simply for
manual control.

An upstream router is used to select the input sources available to the 3025EMC and this supports
Evertz routers as well as most third party routers currently on the market, using a serial RS422 control
port. The 3025EMC will function without the external router i.e. it can work as a simple A/B Switcher.

QMCSetup /
ETHERNET ETHERNET
Control Panel Network Switch Overture
(on PC)
ETHERNET
Emergency Alert ETHERNET
System SERIAL
(North America only)

Automation SERIAL
System

SERIAL
Temperature Probe

SERIAL
Router Controller QLINK

ETHERNET

3025EMC
Upstream Router VIDEO
Master Control VIDEO

Switcher

Figure 3-1: 3025EMC System Diagram

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A typical multi-channel system:

Control Panel Control Panel Control Panel Control Panel

IP Network Switch

3025EMC 3025EMC 3025EMC 3025EMC

Switcher Switcher Switcher Switcher

Automation System

Figure 3-2: 3025EMC Multi-Channel System

In a multi-channel system each EMC channel is independent of other channels. Each Automation
computer has its own link to the EMC channel that it is controlling. In this way no single point of failure
can stop transmission control of the majority of switcher channels.

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Clean Output 1
AUX Output 1
Program Input
Preset Input 2 channel DVE Program Output 1
Emergency Input Internal Program Output 2
Video External External External Logo
Key 1 Input Mixer Keyer 1 Keyer 2 Keyer 3 Layer

Audio Embedder
(up to 16)
Fill 1 Input Audio de-embedder
Key 2 Input 2 channel DVE Preview Output 1
Fill 2 Input Preview Output 2
Key 3 Input
Fill 3 Input
Storage
DVE Background Switch
Input 1
DVE Background
Input 2 Audio Mixer / Shuffler

GPI/GPO
QLink
Serial 1
Serial 2
Serial 3
Reference Serial 4
Timing Control
Serial 5
Serial 6
LTC In
Ethernet 1
AES to MADI MADI to AES AES to MADI MADI to AES
Ethernet 2
3025EMC-HDSD

MADI to AES AES to MADI MADI to AES AES to MADI

64 16

Voice Over 8 AES Rx AES Rx

Dolby E Dolby E
Dncoders (4) Encoders (4)

3025AP

Figure 3-3: Functional Block Diagram

PGM (16) PGM Video Out

PGM (16)
Output PVW (16)
De-embedders (7) PST (16) PVW Video Out
Delay 1 CLN (16)
EMG (16)
AUX (16) CLN Video Out
VO1 (16)
Audio Clip Audio
Stero VO2 (16) AUX Video Out
(Logo Store) Embedder
To PGM (16)
Mono VO3 (16)
MADI 1 (64) or Output PVW (16)
Mute VO4 (16)
VO1 (2) Input Input Delay 2 CLN (16) Output
Shuffler On Shuffler VO5 (16) Mixer
Gain Delay AUX (16) Shuffle
MADI 2 (64) or Error
VO1 (2)
Invert
MADI 3 (64) or PGM (16)
VO2 (2) PVW (16)
CLN (16)
MADI 4 (64) or
VO2 (2)

Figure 3-4: Audio Block Diagram

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4. EMC CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE

This section describes the software used to configure the 3025EMC switcher. Every 3025EMC is
supplied with the EMC-Setup software, which is a Windows PC configuration tool. The following screens
were taken from version 5.00.111c of EMC-Setup software.

Figure 4-1: Main EMCSetup Screen

 The version number of the setup application software can be found by selecting “Help”
then “About EMCSetup”.

The opening screen is broken down into the three major pieces that are required for an EMC system.
These sections are:
• Mixer Channels – The configuration of all the EMC channels in the overall system. Each
channel is added individually in this list.
• Sources – The source name table of the upstream router used in the system to feed video/audio
to the EMC channels. This is a global nametable that ALL EMC channels in the system will use.
• Panels – The configuration of the various switcher control panels used in the system to control
the channels defined in the Mixer Channels section.

EMC-Setup will create a configuration file that describes the whole EMC system. This section will
describe how to configure a basic configuration similar to Figure 3-1.

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4.1. SETTING UP IP AND QLINK

The 3025EMC has an Ethernet port compatible with a 10/100/1000 Base T networking running the
TCP/IP protocol. The 3025EMC will scroll the current IP Address and Q-Link ID on the front display of
the module. The factory would likely have set the IP address to a default address of 192.168.0.200 and
a default QLINK address of 0x0 (in HEX). Otherwise, it would have been set according to pre-
commissioning information that was provided to the factory prior to shipment.

To change the IP address, use the serial port. On the main EMC-Setup window, choose Options->
Communications. Set the communication to serial port. Choose the PC COM port you will connect a
serial cable to. Set the following comm port settings:

Baud Rate 115200

Parity None
Data Bits 8
Stop Bits 2
Table 4-1: Serial Comm Port Settings

Connect a straight through D9 serial cable with a rainbow cable (WA-S76 provided with packaging) and
connect to the header on the front of the unit (marked J11 Upgrade).

From the main EMC-Setup window, select System -> Comms Window and check that you can get an
Acknowledgment back (.A) from the EMC when you hit the Acknowledge button. Type the following in
the window:

.#98,N

This will return the current IP Address settings similar to below:

.A,Mac Address = 0:2:C5:11:0:30

.A,IP Address = 192.168.9.143
.A,TCP/IP Netmask = 255.255.255.0
.A,TCP/IP Gateway = 0.0.0.0
.A,Mac Address 2 = 00:02:C5:11:00:31
.A,IP Address 2 = 0.0.0.0
.A,TCP/IP Netmask 2 = 255.255.255.0
.A,TCP/IP Gateway 2 = 0.0.0.0

These are the current IP settings for IP 1 (marked ETHA on the rearplate) and IP 2 (marked ETHB on the
rearplate). ETHB might not currently be connected on your 3025EMC if a previous version of system
firmware was installed that did not support Dual Ethernet operation. IP Address 2 being set to “0.0.0.0”
means that ETHB is currently not enabled.

To set the IP addresses of the 3025EMC, from the main screen of the EMC-Setup application software
select MIXER CHANNELS and when prompted select NEW then select EMC3025 as the Channel’s
Frame Type.

The software will now add a 3025EMC Mixer Channel to the configuration. At this point select OK twice
to return to the main configuration window.

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Next, choose Network then IP Address Setup. You will then be presented with the following dialogue.

Figure 4-2: Channel Selection for IP Address Configuration

Next, choose Default COM Port and the select OK.

The following dialogue will now be displayed.

Figure 4-3: IP Address Setup

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Click Query Current to pull the current Port 1 configuration from the 3025EMC. Then set the IP Address,
Subnet Mask and Gateway to what are required (consult with Network Administrator if required). Then
click Update. You will be prompted to restart the 3025EMC after 30 seconds for the changes to be
effective.

Repeat for Port 2. There is no need to configure the Gateway for the second port as the gateway
address is shared between the two ports.

When finished wait for 30 seconds then reboot the unit as instructed.

The IP address may be changed using a third party tool like HyperTerminal or TeraTerm. Use the
following setups:

1. Set-up the serial console so that ASCII Sending is configured to ‘Echo typed characters locally’ and
ASCII Receiving is configured for ‘Append line feeds to incoming line ends’.

Figure 4-4: ASCII Setup Window

(PRIMARY IP)

2. Type ‘.$LOCALTCPIP,192.168.9.100’ or any appropriate IP Address for your local network

configuration. The EMC will respond with ‘Routemgr: set default gateway
.$LOCALTCPIP,192.168.9.100’.

3. Type ‘.$TCPGATE,192.168.9.1’ or any appropriate Gateway Address for your network

configuration. The EMC will respond with ‘Route-add: set default gateway(192.168.9.1),
interface[0].$TCPGATE,192.168.9.1

4. Type ‘.$TCPNETMASK,255.255.255.0’ or any appropriate Netmask Address for your network

configuration. The EMC will respond with similar to above.

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5. Type .#98,N’ and the EMC will respond and show you the network settings that you have just
configured.

(SECONDARY IP)

6. Type “.#93,S192.168.10.100,255.255.255.0” or any appropriate settings for the second IP address

and Netmask. The format of the command is “.#93,S[Address],[Netmask]”. The 3025EMC will
respond with the same command to confirm that the settings have been received.

Wait for 30 seconds and then reboot the unit for the settings to take effect.

 The Primary and Secondary IPs of the 3025EMC MUST be on different Subnets.

 The unit MUST be rebooted for the network settings/changes to take effect.

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4.1.1 SETTING UP QLINK

As mentioned in section 2.9.1, QLINK is a shared bus. If the 3025EMC is connected to an Evertz router
or has multiple control panels, it needs a unique identifier called QLINK ID. This allows the EMC to have
a unique identifier on the shared configuration where multiple panels can connect to multiple channels.
The factory would have set a default QLINK address of 0x0 (in HEX). Otherwise, it would have been set
according to pre-commissioning information that was provided to the factory prior to shipment

To change the QLINK address, use the serial port. On the main EMC-Setup window, choose Options->
Communications. Set the communication to serial port. Choose the PC COM port you will connect a
serial cable to. Set the following comm port settings:

Baud Rate 115200

Parity None
Data Bits 8
Stop Bits 2
Table 4-2: Serial Comm Port Settings

Connect a straight through D9 serial cable with a rainbow cable (provided with packaging) and connect
to the header on the front of the unit (marked J11 Upgrade).

From main EMC-Setup window, select System -> Comms Window and check that you can get an
Acknowledgment back (.A) from the EMC when you hit the Acknowledge button. Type the following in
the window:

.#90,dx where ‘x’ is the hex address that you want to set.
.#91,d to confirm the hex address (EMC will respond with ‘.A,x’).

Wait for 30 seconds and then reboot the EMC for the changes to be committed. After reboot has been
completed, the new QLINK address should appear on the card edge or can be checked using the
Comms Window and typing:

.#91,d to confirm that the hex address has been configured correctly.

The QLINK address configured must match the hex address for the EMC channel in the EMC-Setup
configuration (see section 4.3.2).


IMPORTANT: The user should keep a record of the IP address and QLINK address they
assign to each EMC channel. The QLINK addresses should be assigned in a numerical
order. (i.e. 0x00, 0x01, 0x02, etc.)

EMC Channel Number/Name IP Address QLINK Address

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4.2. CONFIGURING AN EMC CHANNEL

To start, double click on the Mixer Channels tab, and select NEW. The menu you will see is shown in
Figure 4-5. For setting up a 3025EMC channel, select EMC3025 and click on OK button.

Figure 4-5: Channel Type

A “Mixer Channel” window will open, as illustrated in Figure 4-6, enabling the user to configure the EMC
Channel’s parameters.

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4.3. GENERAL CHANNEL INFORMATION

This section describes the general parameters that are required for the channel behaviour.

Figure 4-6: Main Tab

4.3.1. Channel Name and Description

The “Channel Name” and “Description” fields enable you to add a name and description to the selected
channel.

 Please note: Channel Name should NOT EXCEED more than 10 characters in
order to appear correctly on the LCD buttons correctly.

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4.3.2. QMC-Link Address

The QMC-Link Address is required to be set to a value. QMC-Link (QLINK) is a proprietary protocol
that runs on shared serial bus that allows for multiple EMCs to exist on a single bus. This configured
value gives the EMC channel a unique ID (set in HEX notation) in a system with multiple channels.
EMC-Setup will automatically start at 0x00 and increment by 1 for every channel added in the
configuration. The QLINK address must also match the address configured on the EMC. See
section 4.1.

 IMPORTANT: There MUST always be a channel configured in the configuration

file with HEX ID 0x00.

4.3.3. Transition Timings

For each of the transition types (Cut, V-Fade, etc) set parameters for each of the four Speeds (Slow,
Medium, Fast, and Custom). The timing will be used later from the manual control panels. The timing
diagram graphic changes for each transition type to assist you in setting the timings.

Type: Enables you to select to the transition type. Types include: Cut, V Fade, Cut-Fade, Mix
and Fade-Cut.

Speed: Enables you to select the speed of the transitions. Speed options include: Slow,
Medium, Fast, and Custom.

Duration: Enables you to set the total duration.

Audio Lead / Audio Lag: Enables you to the set the amount of Audio Lead and Audio Lag.

4.3.3.1. View Table

Selecting this button will open the “Transition Adjustment” window as illustrated in Figure 4-7. This
window enables you to view your current transition details for each transition.

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Figure 4-7: Transition Adjustment Window

4.3.3.2. Multiple Transition Adjustments

The “Multiple Transition Adjustment” section enables you to adjust transition options at the same time.

Speed Group: Enables you to select the speed of multiple transitions. Options include:
Slow, Medium, Fast and Custom.

Value to Adjust: Enables you to select the desired values to be adjusted. Options include:
Total Duration, Audio Lead, Audio Dwell, Audio Lag.

 Please note: Dwell time is not applicable to all transition types.

New Value: Enables you to enter a new value to the designated transition type.

Click the “Update” button to update the transition details.

Select the “Save” button to ensure your changes are saved.

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4.3.4. Default Transition

This is the transition type that will be first displayed on a control panel at power up.

4.3.5. Customizations
Add a checkmark to this box to enable “Emergency used for Breakaway Audio” option. This feature is
not currently supported. This option may not appear in the Main Tab.

4.3.6. MC Board Type

This parameter displays the board type currently in use and should be EMC3025.

Single Panel Control: Add a checkmark to this box to enable “Single Panel Control.”

In a multiple panel control system the “Single Panel Control” option configures the channel that only a
single panel can control that channel at any time. This function operates in a most recent request
mode, i.e. the panel that most recently selected this channel will have control and all other panels will
no longer have control of this channel.

4.3.7. Options
Flip Flop: Enables you to select Bus, Keyers, and Overs to flip flop. If flip-flop is selected for the
bus, then the Preset bus will change (after the transition) to the source on the Program
bus before the transition. If flip-flop is selected for Keyers and Overs, they will change
after the transition has finished such that a keyer/voice-over going to On-Air will be
ready to come back to the Preset state at the next transition.

 Please note: Bus Flip-Flop will NOT occur if the transition was started by M2100
Automation.

 Please note: The Keyer Flip-Flop setting takes priority over the Keyer “Hold
Trans. Level” setting (see the Keyer configuration tab).

A/B Mode: When not in A/B Mode (normal mode), the Program Output will be routed from the
Program Input and the Preset Output will be routed from the Preset Input (assuming that
the Background Level is On and the EMC is not in transition). In A/B Mode the EMC will
flip-flop between A/B Mode (PGM In→PGM Out, PST In→PST Out) and B/A Mode
(PST In→PGM Out, PGM In→PST Out) after a transition. This mode is normally used
when there are issues with the switching of the upstream router or there are conversion
modules directly upstream of the EMC PGM/PST inputs.

Auto-select Background Level: With this option enabled the Background Level will be enabled
automatically when the Program and Preset sources are different.

Auto-select Keyer Enable: With this option enabled the Keyer Transition Enable state will be
enabled automatically when a Keyer is preset (level is enabled).

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4.3.8. Frame Delay

Frame Delay: Enables you to select a frame delay for the input to output of the EMC. This
allows users to fix the delay that the EMC will introduce in the program path.
When set to 0(hardware default), the EMC will use the minimum delay based on
the hardware fitted. Additional frames added in this drop-down menu will be in
addition to this minimum delay.

 NOTE: The default I/O frame delay (no Dolby-E processing) for the 3025EMC is 2
Frames.

4.3.9. Video Transition Offset

Video Transition Offset: The default value for the Video Transition Offset is 0. When this parameter
is 0 the video and audio transitions will start with defult timing. Using a V-Fade
transition as an example, both the audio and video will begin to fade at exactly the
same time with respect to when the transiton start command was received from
automation.

VIDEO TRANSITION
STARTS HERE

VIDEO

AUDIO TRANSITION
STARTS HERE
AUDIO

TX START RECEIVED
DURING FIRST 13mS
OF THE FRAME

M2100

ODD FIELD EVEN FIELD ODD FIELD EVEN FIELD

FRAME FRAME

Figure 4-8: Video Transition Offset 0

If the Video Transition Offset is 1 there will be an offset between the video
transition start and audio transition start. The audio transition will start at the
expected time with respect to the transition start and the video will start one field
(interlaced frame/progressive frame) later. The duration of the video and audio
transitions will not be affected, i.e. if the duration is 12 frames then the duration of
both video and audio transition will be 12 frames.

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VIDEO TRANSITION
STARTS HERE

VIDEO

AUDIO TRANSITION
STARTS HERE
AUDIO

TX START RECEIVED
DURING FIRST 13mS
OF THE FRAME

M2100

ODD FIELD EVEN FIELD ODD FIELD EVEN FIELD

FRAME FRAME

Figure 4-9: Video Transition Offset 1

If the Video Transition Offset is -1, the video transition starts with the expected
timing with respect to the start of the transition and the audio transition start one
field later.

VIDEO TRANSITION
STARTS HERE
VIDEO

AUDIO TRANSITION
STARTS HERE
AUDIO

TX START RECEIVED
DURING FIRST 13mS
OF THE FRAME

M2100

ODD FIELD EVEN FIELD ODD FIELD EVEN FIELD

FRAME FRAME

Figure 4-10: Video Transition Offset -1

The Video Transition Offset can be configured in a range from -4 to +4. The
setting is in fields for interlaced video standards and frames for progressive video
standards.

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4.4. VIDEO CONFIGURATION

Figure 4-11: Video Tab

4.4.1. Video Standard

This parameter enables you to select a desired video standard. This sets the video standard of the
EMC channel. This section allows for the configuration of the reference signal type of “HD Tri-level
Sync” or “Bi-level Sync” option.

Panel Transition on odd field: This option is only available for 720p/50 and 720p/59.94 video
standards and is for channels that are using Dolby-E. This forces transitions,
DVE Moves and Keyer On/Off air requests that are triggered from a control
panel to start on an odd 625i/525i field (720p frame).

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Automation Transition on odd field: This option is only available for 720p/50 and 720p/59.94 video
standards and is for channels that are using Dolby-E. This forces
transitions, DVE Moves and Keyer cuts (with video cut) that are triggered
from automation to start on an odd 625i/525i field (720p frame).

 NOTE: The 3G option MUST BE PURCHASED for 1080p video standards to

operate correctly.

4.4.2. Output
This section of the video configuration tab enables users to specific both Horizontal and Vertical
Blanking control. For each of the outputs (PGM, PRV and CLEAN), specific behavior can be set.

Under Horizontal Blanking control, the user can select:

Blanked: Entire horizontal area of video is blanked.

Bypass: Entire horizontal area of video is forwarded untouched by the EMC.

Embedded Audio: Only embedded audio is inserted in the horizontal area and the rest is blanked.

Under Vertical Blanking control, the user can select:

Blanked: Entire vertical area of video is blanked.

Selective Bypass: Selective lines of vertical area of video are forwarded untouched by the EMC.
The lines are selected under the Selective Bypass tab. The remaining vertical area is
blanked.

Bypass: Entire vertical area of video is forwarded untouched by the EMC.

NOTE: When the Video Standard is configured as 525i/59.94 and the PGM

 Vertical Blanking control is configured for Selective Bypass an option becomes

available to allow for closed captions on the first line of active video to be
bypassed, i.e. not be corrupted during DVE squeezebacks.

The “Mute on Error” selection will allow users to mute audio if an error is detected. This should be set
to NONE. There are other options for this that will be described later in the manual.

4.4.3. Genlock Source

This parameter enables you to select a genlock source for the EMC.

Backplate: This sets the REF input on the EMC rear plate as the genlock source.

Frame 1: This sets the REF A input on the frame (like 3000FR) as the genlock source.

Frame 2: This sets the REF B input on the frame (like 3000FR) as the genlock source.

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4.4.4. DVE
The section applies only if +DVE-2D (2 channel DVE) or +DVE-2D-2 (4 channel DVE) options are
ordered for the EMC. This configures the EMC to recognize the DVE and place it with the video
processing path of the EMC. Select the “Check Hardware” button to verify how many DVE channels
available. Based on the ordering option the correct configuration options are made available to the
user. This setting is saved with the channel configuration.

Non-default DVE Location: This check box allows the user to move the position of the DVE in the
video processing path from its default location before the Video Mixer. When checked,
the user can use the Location pull down menu to select the position. This configuration
setting will fix the position of the DVE functional block. This cannot be changed
dynamically via automation or manual control.

Frame Accurate DVE: This check box applies to interlaced video standards only. When this option is
enabled this forces the 3025EMC DVE hardware to only update the DVE effect on every
interlaced frame and not every interlaced field. The overall length of the DVE effect
scaling/cropping/position is not affected by this option.

4.4.5. Auxiliary Output

 Please note: These parameters are only available when either the “Auxiliary” or
“Clean Output” is selected as described in section 4.4.2.

This parameter enables the user to select where in the video processing path they would like to route
either the Auxiliary or Clean paths from.

The user will select the Aux or Clean output, and with the pull down menu designate from where in the
processing path the source will be taken (illustrated in Figure 4-9).

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Figure 4-12: “Routed From” Drop Down Window

Users can select whether they want to include the voiceovers onto either the Aux or Clean output.
They would need to checkmark the VO1- VO5 boxes to allow the audio to include VO1 – VO5.

Program Keyer 5 O/P will always include Voiceovers as this represents the PGM output of the mixer.
The other Program O/Ps allow for configuration of which voiceovers are included/mixed. This
functionality is not currently supported for the Preset O/Ps.

4.4.6. Using Aux for Audio Monitoring

When Auxiliary Ouptut is selected for configuration in the Video Tab an additional option will become
available. This is option is called “Use Aux for Audio Monitoring”.

Figure 4-13: Configuring the Audio Monitoring Routing

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When the audio monitoring option is enabled, three things will happen:

1. A dialogue box will open that will allow the user to configure what the default audio monitoring
routing will be of the 3025EMC when the unit is rebooted or after a configuration upload (default
state).

2. V/O 5 now becomes unavailable to be used as a normal voiceover.

3. The audio bars for the 3025EMC channel that are available on the LCD (optional) of the EMC-
DCP and QMC-DCP panels and on the software version of the QMC-DCP will change mode
and show the audio metering for the Aux Bus and not the Clean Bus.

The dialogue box allows the user to configure how audio channels from within the audio processing
pipeline will be routed to the auxiliary audio output channels.

AUDIO
PGM PGM PGM
DE-EMBEDDER
VIDEO PST PST PST
INPUTS EMG
EMG EMG
PGM
AUDIO VO1 AUDIO VO1 VO1
AUDIO AUDIO PVW
PRE VO2 GAIN VO2 VO2
SHUFFLE MIXER CLN
SHUFFLER CONTROL VO3
VO3 VO3
VO4 VO4 VO4

SAMPLE RATE
CONVERSION
(SRC)
DISCRETE
AUDIO
INPUTS LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION
1 2 3

AUDIO MONITORING ROUTING

AUX

Figure 4-14: Audio Monitoring Location

Location 1 – Output of the Preshuffler

Audio from the output of the pre-shuffler stage in the audio processing pipeline routes audio from
directly after the pre-shuffler. This is input audio before any processing (before shuffling, gain
adjustment and mixing). Program, Preset, Emergency and Voiceovers 1-4 apply as input buses at this
stage.

Location 2 – Mixer Input

Audio from the input to the mixer stage in the audio processing pipeline routes audio from directly
before the audio mixer. This is now audio after any applied gain adjustment and shuffling. Program,
Preset, Emergency and Voiceovers 1-4 apply as input buses at this stag.

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Location 3 – Mixer Output

This is audio from the output of the audio mixer. This is audio after any applied gain adjustment,
shuffling and mixing. Although CLN output is an option as a route this is not currently supported.

The video routing of the Auxiliary Bus still applies. The audio monitoring routing is selecting the audio
routing for the audio and has no effect on the video.

Further control of the audio monitoring adjustment can be made using any of the supported control
panels. See section 9.1 for more details.

 Please note: When Audio Monitoring is enabled V/O5 is no longer available to be

used as a Voiceover.

4.4.7. Input Timing Window Adjustment

The EMC requires video to be timed with respect to reference input with an accuracy of +/- ½ a video
line. This ensures clean video and audio transitions. The Input Timing Window Adjustment enables
you to set the horizontal position for the input timing window to account for an offset. Click the “Edit
Timing” button and the window illustrated in Figure 4-15 will appear where you can customize the
adjustment settings. The input timing window is only 1 video line wide.

Figure 4-15: Input Timing Window Adjustment

 IMPORTANT: The 3025EMC has an input timing window of +/- ½ video line with
respect to reference.

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4.4.8. Logos
Logo Key on Program Only: Checkmark this option to show On-Air media on the Program Bus
ONLY.

4.5. AUDIO CONFIGURATION

Figure 4-16: Audio Tab

4.5.1. Input Parameters

These parameters will determine the state that the EMC will default to when the power is cycled or the
EMC is reconfigured.

Users will set the audio format for the various inputs of the EMC.

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 Please note: Discrete AES for Program, Preset, Emergency and Voiceovers 3, 4
& 5 requires additional hardware. Contact factory for more information.

The 3025EMC has 3 16 channel fixed de-embedders, one each for the Program, Preset and
Emergency Inputs.

In addition to the Program, Preset and Emergency de-embedders there are also 5 additional 16
channels de-embedders that can be assigned by the user.

For VO1 (Voice-over 1) and VO2 (Voice-over 2), there are four options for the audio source for each of
the VO1 and VO2 buses. The options for the other buses vary depending on the VO selected.

Voiceover 1

AES: This configures the EMC to use the discrete AES audio that is connected to MADI
inputs 1 and 2. For more details see section 2.9.3.

AES AP: This configures the EMC to use the discrete AES audio that is connected to AES inputs
1 and 2 of the 3025AP module. This is required because the EMC MADI inputs 1 and 2
are being used as MADI receivers for the 3025AP interface.

Embedded: This configures the voiceover 1 bus to use de-embedded audio from a serial video
input. When this is configured the “De-embedder Source” drop-down menu becomes
available. Any of Key1, Fill1, Key2, Fill2, Key3, Fill3, Aux1, Aux2, Aux3, DVE1 and
DVE2 can be assigned to the voiceover 1 de-embedder.

AES MADI: This configures the 3025EMC to use discrete audio that is connected to the
corresponding inputs on the 3025EMC-48x36-AES audio module.

Voiceover 2

AES: This configures the EMC to use the discrete AES audio that is connected to MADI
inputs 3 and 4. For more details see section 2.9.3.

AES AP: This configures the EMC to use the discrete AES audio that is connected to AES inputs
3 and 4 of the 3025AP module. This is required because the EMC MADI inputs 3 and 4
are being used as MADI receivers for the 3025AP interface.

Embedded: This configures the voiceover 2 bus to use de-embedded audio from a serial video
input. When this is configured the “De-embedder Source” drop-down menu becomes
available. Any of Key1, Fill1, Key2, Fill2, Key3, Fill3, Aux1, Aux2, Aux3, DVE1 and
DVE2 can be assigned to the voiceover 2 de-embedder.

AES MADI: This configures the 3025EMC to use discrete audio that is connected to the
corresponding inputs on the 3025EMC-48x36-AES audio module.

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Voiceover 3

Embedded: This configures the voiceover 3 bus to use de-embedded audio from a serial video
input. When this is configured the “De-embedder Source” drop-down menu becomes
available. Any of Key1, Fill1, Key2, Fill2, Key3, Fill3, Aux1, Aux2, Aux3, DVE1 and
DVE2 can be assigned to the voiceover 3 de-embedder.

AES MADI: This configures the 3025EMC to use discrete audio that is connected to the
corresponding inputs on the 3025EMC-48x36-AES audio module.

Voiceover 5

Embedded: This configures the voiceover 5 bus to use de-embedded audio from a serial video
input. When this is configured the “De-embedder Source” drop-down menu becomes
available. Any of Key1, Fill1, Key2, Fill2, Key3, Fill3, Aux1, Aux2, Aux3, DVE1 and
DVE2 can be assigned to the voiceover 5 de-embedder.

AES MADI: This configures the 3025EMC to use discrete audio that is connected to the
corresponding inputs on the 3025EMC-48x36-AES audio module.

Voiceover 4

Embedded: This configures the voiceover 4 bus to use de-embedded audio from a serial video
input. When this is configured the “De-embedder Source” drop-down menu becomes
available. Any of Key1, Fill1, Key2, Fill2, Key3, Fill3, Aux1, Aux2, Aux3, DVE1 and
DVE2 can be assigned to the voiceover 4 de-embedder.

Audio Clip: When in this configuration VO4 is used to playout an audio wav file that is stored either
in the internally (Compact Flash) or on the Network Attached Storage (NAS). The
3025EMC will support 8ch 48 kHz 16 bit stereo OR 8ch 48 kHz 8 bit mono audio wav
files. Only these two types are supported. VO4 will go on-air (wav is faded in) or preset
(wav is cue’s). Only one wav file can be on-air at any time.

AES MADI: This configures the 3025EMC to use discrete audio that is connected to the
corresponding inputs on the 3025EMC-48x36-AES audio module.

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4.5.2. Metadata Router/Metadata Presets


Please note: Metadata Control/Metadata Presets are currently NOT fully
supported. Some settings might be required. See below for more information on
the metadata routing configuration.

SMPTE 2020
CONFIGURATION

PGM SMPTE 2020 SMPTE 2020 PGM

IN DE-EMBEDDER EMBEDDER OUT

SMPTE 2020 PST

PST SMPTE 2020 METADATA EMBEDDER OUT
IN DE-EMBEDDER ROUTING
SMPTE 2020 CLN
EMBEDDER OUT
PGM
PGM PATH DE DECODER
IN
DE ENCODER #1
TO AUDIO
EMBEDDER
PST
PST PATH DE DECODER
IN
DE ENCODER # 2
TO AUDIO
EMBEDDER
METADATA ROUTING
CONFIGURATION

Figure 4-17: Dolby-E Metadata Routing

The 3025EMC currently supports the following metadata routing options:

1. SMPTE 2020 VANC (Vertical Ancillary) metadata embedded into the input video signal routed
to SMPTE 2020 VANC metadata embedded into the output video signal.

2. Metadata from internal Dolby-E Decoders (installed on the 3025AP audio processing module)
routed to the SMPTE 2020 metadata embedded into the output video signal.

3. Metadata from internal Dolby-E Decoders routed to the internal Dolby-E Encoder(s).

The VANC (vertical ancillary) metadata embedder settings will only take effect if the Output Vertical
Blanking control settings do not blank the selected lines on the Program, Preset and Clean buses.

Insertion Line(Ch 1/2): The 3025EMC allows for SMPTE 2020 metadata insertion onto
two different lines of the Program, Preset and Clean outputs. This
setting configures which line will be used to embed metadata
channels one and two. If this is configured as “0 (off)” then
insertion of channels one and two will be disabled.

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Insertion Line(Ch 3/4): The 3025EMC allows for SMPTE 2020 metadata insertion onto
two different lines of the Program, Preset and Clean outputs. This
setting configures which line will be used to embed metadata
channels three and four. If this is configured as “0 (off)” then
insertion of channels three and four will be disabled.

Data Identification (DID): The SMPTE 2020 metadata de-embedders and embedders share
the same DID (ancillary data ID) and SDID (secondary ancillary
data ID). This setting configures the DID that will be used for both
reading and writing of metadata to and from the VANC of the
Program, Preset and Clean inputs/outputs. The default value for
the DID on the 3025EMC is 0x45.

VANC 1 SDID: This is the SDID for metadata channel one. This setting
configures the SDID that will be used for both reading and writing
of metadata to and from the VANC of the Program, Preset and
Clean inputs/outputs channel one. The default value for this
SDID on the 3025EMC is 0x01.

VANC 2 SDID: This is the SDID for metadata channel two. This setting
configures the SDID that will be used for both reading and writing
of metadata to and from the VANC of the Program, Preset and
Clean inputs/outputs channel two. The default value for this SDID
on the 3025EMC is 0x02.

VANC 3 SDID: This is the SDID for metadata channel three. This setting
configures the SDID that will be used for both reading and writing
of metadata to and from the VANC of the Program, Preset and
Clean inputs/outputs channel three. The default value for this
SDID on the 3025EMC is 0x03.

VANC 4 SDID: This is the SDID for metadata channel four. This setting
configures the SDID that will be used for both reading and writing
of metadata to and from the VANC of the Program, Preset and
Clean inputs/outputs channel four. The default value for this SDID
on the 3025EMC is 0x04.

Regardless of the metadata input and output settings the SMPTE 2020 metadata routing will always
take effect. The only settings that can affect VANC metadata routing are the following:

1. Insertion Line – If the insertion line is set to “0 (Off)” then metadata will not be embedded to
the Program, Preset and Clean outputs. If channels 1 and 2 are being inserted and the
DID/SDID of the metadata matches incoming metadata then new metadata will be inserted and
the existing metadata will be marked for deletion, i.e. the incoming metadata will be re-inserted
with a DID of 0x80 (mark for deletion).

2. VANC DID & SDID – These settings are common for de-embedding and insertion of SMPTE
2020 metadata. There are four de-embedders each for the PGM and PST inputs and also four
embedders each for the PGM, PST and CLN outputs. If the DID/SDID of the inputs does not
match the DID/SDID configured in the EMC-Setup configuration then the SMPTE 2020 data will
pass-through the 3025EMC untouched.

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3. VANC Blanking – If the bus is configured for blanked in the Vertical Blanking Controls dialogue
of the Video Tab (see section 4.4.2) then the SMPTE 2020 data will pass-through the
3025EMC untouched.

SMPTE 2020 de-embedding will read the data per the channel configuration for DID/SDID regardless
of the input line number.

4.5.2.1. Metadata Inputs

There are eight metadata inputs that can be configured (The Emergency settings are not currently
supported). These are PGM Meta 1, Meta 2, Meta 3 and Meta 4 and also PST Meta , Meta 2, Meta 3
and Meta 4.

4.5.2.2. Metadata Input Source

Metadata Input Source Description
If the source for the metadata input needs to be
SMPTE 2020, then this setting should be used. If
Meta 1 input is being configured then the VANC
VANC
source will be the metadata that corresponds to
the DID and VANC 1 SDID in the configuration.
For Meta 2 it would be DID and VANC 2 SDID etc.
Decoder 1 is the metadata output of Decoder 1
Decoder 1
which will normally be in the PGM Path.
Decoder 2 is the metadata output of Decoder 2
Decoder 2
which will normally be in the PST Path.
Decoder 3 Not currently supported.
Decoder 4 Not currently supported.
Presets 1 to 8 Not currently supported.
Serial 1 to 4 Not currently supported.
Table 4-3: Metadata I/O Configuration

4.5.2.3. Encoders
There are four encoders that can be configured here, but only encoder one and two are currently
supported. The other encoders are for future use.

4.5.2.4. Output Source

The metadata source that the encoder(s) will be using can be configured here. Normally encoder 1 will
be using Meta 1 and encoder 2 will be using Meta 2.

4.5.2.5. Serial Outputs

Not currently supported.

4.5.2.6. Output Source

Not currently supported.

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For examples on how the metadata routing would be used in different configurations, please refer to
the Application Notes section at the end of the manual.

 Please note: Metadata Presets are NOT currently supported.

 Please note: If Metadata Routing is not being used then the routing should be
configured for “Disabled”.

4.5.3. Operational Options

4.5.3.1. Change Input Parameters on Source

When the preset or program bus is changed from source to source the EMC can optionally change the
audio gain and shuffling of the input bus to the configuration determined by that source. This option
enables this function to be active, if the option is not checked then the audio parameters do not change
when source selections are made to the preset or program bus. When this mode is not active the gain
and shuffle settings are global for that bus regardless of the currently selected source.

4.5.3.2. Assign Default on No Source Parameter

If the above option is enabled then the audio settings can optionally be assigned to the default values if
a particular source has no audio parameters associated with it (see source dialog for more details).

4.5.3.3. Save Audio Changes to Source

The EMC user can optionally change the audio gain and shuffle on the program and preset bus, if this
option is checked then this value is saved to the selected source, so that the next time this source is
selected the same audio parameters are applied (if option 1 is selected).

4.5.3.4. Demote Pgm. Settings to Pst. on Take

The EMC will by default promote the audio parameters (gain) from the preset bus to the program bus
when carrying out a transition. For example if the preset bus is at -2dBr and the preset bus transitions
to the program bus then the program bus audio is set to -2dBr afterwards. If however this option is
checked the program bus will "Demote" its gain value to the preset bus prior to the transition and
therefore maintaining a constant gain value on the output.

4.5.3.5. Attenuate Voice Over

This option has been removed from the configuration.

4.5.3.6. Gang VO1 & VO2

This option has been removed from the configuration.

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4.5.3.7. Allow Phase 'Invert Left' with Auto Phase Correction

Not supported.

4.5.3.8. Allow Change To and From VO Shuffle 'None'

Not supported.

4.5.3.9. Manual Hot Cut Does Not Affect On-Air Voice Overs
A manual Hot Cut on the PGM bus normally forces any On-Air or Preset Voice Over to the off
condition. When ticked this option allows the On-Air Voice Over to remain on during Hot Cuts but
Preset VO's are forced to the off state. This control only affects manual Hot Cuts on the PGM bus.

For automation Hot Cuts an On-Air voice over remains On-Air but is preset ready to come Off-Air at
the next transition. Automation Hot Cut control of voice overs can be disabled by settings the GVG
M2100 Protocol Data Byte to 1.

4.5.3.10. Enable VO On Air Requests During Transitions

During a transition changes and to any item that could be part of the transition are blocked, including
applying and removing Voice Overs. When ticked this option will allow a Voice Over to be applied or
removed during a transition providing the transition does not already have the same Voice Over active.
This can be useful in Voice Over booths where the operator will press a button (connected to EMC GPI
input) to activate a Voice Over but may do this during other automation driven transitions.

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4.6. AUDIO INPUT DEFAULTS/STORES

These parameters will determine the state that the EMC will default to when the power is cycled or the
EMC is reconfigured.

Figure 4-18: Audio Input Defaults / Stores Tab

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4.6.1. Bus Defaults

Users set the defaults for each of the audio input types: Program, Preset, Emergency, VO1, VO2, VO3,
VO4 and VO5.

4.6.2. Audio Summing

This setting will perform an audio sum of the incoming audio channels. When set to Enabled, the audio
selected and its corresponding adjacent channel will be summed and applied to both channels. For
example, if enabled on A1, both A1 and A2 are summed and the result applied to both channels: A1 and
A2 as A1+A2.

4.6.3. Input Gain

The audio of each channel can have its input gain adjusted. This setting allows a relative dB value to be
selected to apply to the audio level incoming to the EMC audio mixer. For example, a value of -3dBr
means 3dB down from the level coming into the EMC. This gain stage allows the gain to be varied from
<120dBr to +12dBr.

4.6.4. Input Type

This parameter sets the incoming audio to either PCM or Data/Dolby. This is done on a channel per
channel basis. This option is only available on the PGM Bus. This option is normally used when Dolby-E
is required to “pass-through” the EMC’s audio mixer. Any channel pairs that are configured for
Data/Dolby will not transition with the rest of the channels; they will simply cut to avoid corruption of the
encoded data stream.

4.6.5. Ratio
Program, Preset, VO1, VO2, VO3, VO4 and VO5 each have an attenuation ratio setting. This is the ratio
of the audio that will be applied when a voiceover (or combination of voiceovers) is active.

Program: This is the ratio of program audio that will be mixed when a voiceover (or combination of
voiceovers) is applied. 100% means that 100% of the program audio will be mixed and
0% means that the program audio component of the audio mix will be silent. Only the
program channels that have been configured to “duck” will have the ratio applied to them.
See section 4.7 for more details on ducking.

Preset: This is the ratio of preset audio that will be mixed when a voiceover (or combination of
voiceovers) is applied. 100% means that 100% of the preset audio will be mixed and 0%
means that the preset audio component of the audio mix will be silent. Only the preset
channels that have been configured to “duck” will have the ratio applied to them. The
preset ratio will transition to program as part of a transition. See section 4.7 AUDIO
SHUFFLER for more details on ducking.

VO1: This is the ratio of VO1 audio that will be mixed when a voiceover (or combination of
voiceovers) is applied. 100% means that 100% of VO1 audio will be mixed and 0%
means that the VO1 audio component of the audio mix will be silent. Only the VO4
channels that have been configured to “mix” will have the ratio applied to them. See
section 4.7 for more details on mixing.

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VO2: This is the ratio of VO2 audio that will be mixed when a voiceover (or combination of
voiceovers) is applied. 100% means that 100% of VO2 audio will be mixed and 0%
means that the VO2 audio component of the audio mix will be silent. Only the VO2
channels that have been configured to “mix” will have the ratio applied to them. See
section 4.7 for more details on mixing.

VO3: This is the ratio of VO3 audio that will be mixed when a voiceover (or combination of
voiceovers) is applied. 100% means that 100% of VO3 audio will be mixed and 0%
means that the VO3 audio component of the audio mix will be silent. Only the VO3
channels that have been configured to “mix” will have the ratio applied to them. See
section 4.7 for more details on mixing.

VO4: This is the ratio of VO4 audio that will be mixed when a voiceover (or combination of
voiceovers) is applied. 100% means that 100% of VO4 audio will be mixed and 0%
means that the VO4 audio component of the audio mix will be silent. Only the VO4
channels that have been configured to “mix” will have the ratio applied to them. See
section 4.7 for more details on mixing.

VO5: This is the ratio of VO5 audio that will be mixed when a voiceover (or combination of
voiceovers) is applied. 100% means that 100% of VO5 audio will be mixed and 0%
means that the VO5 audio component of the audio mix will be silent. Only the VO5
channels that have been configured to “mix” will have the ratio applied to them. See
section 4.7 for more details on mixing.

The EMERGENCY Bus has a Program Attenuation ratio. This is the amount by which the program audio
channels will be ducked when the emergency is applied. 100% means that the program audio channels
will be mute and 0% means that the program channels will be at 100% of their input level (after input gain
adjustment). A value of 50% indicates would duck both the Program and Emergency audio by 50%.

4.6.6. Transition Time

This control is only applicable to the voice-overs. It determines the time that the voice over audio will
ramp up when this input is taken on air directly without transitioning it on or off in the normal way. This
field is expressed in frames.

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4.6.7. Foreground Ratio

This option has been removed from the configuration.

4.6.8. Stores
The EMC offers ten Audio Input Stores which can be applied to any bus. Not all settings apply to all
buses.

4.7. AUDIO SHUFFLER

This tab allows users to configure the audio shuffler. This allows the audio input channels (A1, A2, etc) to
be mapped to the audio output channels. Each 16 channel audio bus (PGM, PST, EMG, VO1, VO2,
VO3, VO4 and VO5) can be configured to have a default shuffle mapping, i.e. mapping that will be active
for each bus after a configuration upload OR after a power-cycle/reboot.

The default mapping for each bus is set using the “Audio Input” drop down menu. The number of inputs
the PGM, PST and Emergency buses have is always 16. The number of inputs that the voiceover buses
have available changes based on the Audio Input parameters that have been configured for that bus.
See section 4.5.1 for more details about Audio Input parameters.

Figure 4-19: Audio Shuffler Tab

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Voiceover 1: If VO1 is configured to take AES inputs then the shuffler will be 4 inputs by 16
outputs.
If VO1 is configured to take AES AP inputs then the shuffler will be 4 inputs by 16
outputs.
If VO1 is configured to take De-embedded inputs then the shuffler will be 16 inputs
by 16 outputs.
If VO1 is configured to take AES MADI inputs then the shuffler will be 8 inputs by
16 outputs.

Voiceover 2: Same as VO1.

Voiceover 3: If VO3 is configured to take De-embedded inputs the shuffler will be 16 inputs by
16 outputs.
If VO3 is configured to take AES MADI inputs then the shuffler will be 8 inputs by
16 outputs.

Voiceover 4: If VO4 is configured to take De-embedded inputs then the shuffler will be 16 inputs
by 16 outputs.
If VO4 is configured to take Audio Clip inputs then the shuffler will be 8 inputs by
16 outputs.
If VO4 is configured to take AES MADI inputs then the shuffler will be 8 inputs by
16 outputs.

Voiceover 5: If VO5 is configured to take De-embedded inputs the shuffler will be 16 inputs by
16 outputs.
If VO5 is configured to take AES MADI inputs then the shuffler will be 8 inputs by
16 outputs.

Each of the voiceover buses (when selected from the Audio Input drop-down menu) also has “Voiceover
options”.

Figure 4-20: Voiceover Duck & Mix

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This allows the user to configure the mixing and ducking channels for each voiceover.

For the previous example Figure 4-20, VO1 has been configured so that when VO1 is applied channels
A1 to A8 of the PGM/PST audio will be ducked (to the level specified in the PGM/PST ratio setting in the
Audio Input Defaults/Stores configuration tab). Only channels A1 to A8 of the VO1 bus will be mixed in
with the PGM/PST audio and these will be mixed in with the VO1 ratio specified in the Audio Inputs
Defaults/Stores configuration tab.

If voiceover 4 is configured to take its audio input from Audio Clip then this is special case which is
different to any other mixing and ducking scenario. If voiceover 4 is configured this way then the shuffler
mapping would look like the following.

Figure 4-21: VO4 Audio Clip Duck & Mix

When Audio Clips are used the VO4 channels that are mixed and the PGM/PST channels that are
ducked is determined automatically by the number of channels that are present in the audio wav file.

In the above example, if the wav file is 8 channels then all 8 channels PGM/PST channels A1 to A8 will
be ducked and VO4 channels A1 to A8 will be mixed.

Any VO4 channel that is configured for “N” specifies that that audio channel will not be mixed and the
corresponding PGM/PST audio channel will not be ducked.

The mixing and ducking options for VO4 (when configured for Audio Clips) will follow the input channel.
For example, if I had shuffled VO4 channels A1/A2 to output channels A9/A10 then the audio from inputs
A1/A2 will be shuffled to A9/A10 and so will the ducking and mixing.

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4.7.1. Shuffle Stores

There are also 16 user configurable shuffle stores available. The shuffle store configuration can be
exposed by selecting Shuffle Store from the Audio Input drop-down menu.

When a shuffle store has been configured it can be applied to any bus.

The difference between the Shuffle Stores and the Audio Input default shuffle mapping is that in the
Shuffle Store configuration audio channels from different buses can be shuffled between buses.

Figure 4-22: Shuffle Stores

In the above example, this store will apply this mapping to the bus that the shuffle store is applied to by
the user. In the same way that the voiceovers have a mixing and ducking mapping, the shuffle stores
also have voiceover mixing and ducking options. However, these only apply when the shuffle store is
applied to either the VO1, VO2, VO3, VO4 or VO5 bus.

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There is also the option to assign “same buss” as the input source. This forces the input for this channel
to come from the same bus to which the shuffle store has been applied.

 Please note: Shuffle Stores must be saved when configuration of each store is
completed. If not then changes will be lost.

4.8. KEYER

Figure 4-23: Keying Levels Tab

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4.8.1. Internal Keyer Routing / Priority

Each physical keyer (keyer 1 - 4) can select which fill and key signal can be applied to its input. The
four keying levels have a hardware determined priority where keyer 1 is the lowest priority (first to be
applied to the video chain) and keyer 4 has the highest priority (last keyer to be applied to the video
chain). However by changing which fill and key signal is routed to each of the physical keyers you can
change the priority of the four key and fill signals.

If any of the physical keyers are not being used then make sure they are selected to the "Not Enabled"
position, as this will prevent the keyers from being selected on the control panel or via the automation
system.

The position of the DVE in the video processing chain will be reflected in this diagram. The DVE position
can be changed by using the Non-Default DVE location in the Video Tab (see section 4.4.4).

4.8.1.1. Name
This name field will appear on any keyer function buttons on the EMC control panel. This name is edited
in two rows of five characters, this matches the display capability of the LCD buttons used on the EMC
control panels. The keyer name should ideally be only 5 characters in length as the second row of the
keyer level buttons are used to indicate whether the keyer is on-air or not.

4.8.2. Options

4.8.2.1. On-Air by Default

This option selects whether this keyer will be on-air if the EMC channel has a power cycle or re-
configuration.

 Please note: The Internal Branding Keyer is always On-Air. Any media that is
faded-in or cue’d will be visible without any keyer level or keyer on-air controls.

4.8.2.2. On-Air on Emergency

This option selects whether this keyer will be on-air if the EMC channel has its emergency input put on-
air.

4.8.2.3. Hold Transition Level

If the keyer is on preset, after the next keyer transition the keyer will automatically be placed into a
transitional state. On the next keyer transition the keyer will be placed into a completely off-air and
non-transitional state. This is similar to the “Flip-Flop” but is only designed to bring a keyer on-air for a
specified single event.

4.8.2.4. Off-Air on Hot Cut

This option selects whether this keyer will be taken off-air if the program bus is changed by a "Hot-
Cut".

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4.8.2.5. Allow Key Transitions During

When the EMC is put into the emergency mode the EMC can have the option of allowing key
transitions whilst in the mode or not. If key transitions are required then tick this box.

4.8.2.6. Force Keyers When On

When the EMC is put into the emergency mode the keyer settings can be forced to a known state
using the "On-Air on Emergency" option for each keyer. If this is required then tick this box.

4.8.2.7. Restore Keyer Settings After

When the EMC is put into the emergency mode the EMC makes a note of which keyers are on-air
before the mode and will optionally restore these settings when the EMC comes out of the emergency
mode. If this restoration is required then tick this box.

4.8.2.8. Auto Toggle

This setting forces the M2100 control of the EMC to be toggled with the Emergency enable/disable.

4.8.2.9. Hold on Transition

When checked, Emergency will stay on-air regardless of transitions. If disabled, Emergency will go off-
air with the next transition.

4.8.2.10. Force VOs off

This option allows for the VOs to be turned OFF when the Emergency Mode is turned ON.

4.8.3. Key Signal Settings

4.8.3.1. Gain
This control is the equivalent to the softness level in an analogue keyer. The edit box sets the amount
of gain applied to the key signal of this keyer. It is nominally set to a value of 75 (34%) for a key signal
in the range 16-235. This setting should be set according to the key signal range.

75 for range 16-235

65 for range 1-254

It should always be in the range of 16 - 235.

4.8.3.2. Clip (Offset)

This control is the equivalent to the clip level in an analogue keyer. The edit box sets the mid point of
the key signal for this keyer. This value is the default value set for the EMC and is used after a power
cycle or re-configuration; the user can optionally change this value via the control panel. This control is
expressed as an 8 bit digital video value (between 16 and 235). It is nominally set to a value of 125
(50%) for a non-inverted key signal in the range 16-235. This setting should be set according to the
key signal range and inverting state.

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125 for range 16-235 non-inverted

131 for range 16-235 inverted

127 for range 1-254 non-inverted

129 for range 1-254 inverted

It should always be in the range of 16 - 235.

4.8.3.3. Additive / Multiplicative Mode

This keyer can either operate in an additive mode or in a multiplicative mode. Note for additive keying
the foreground signal is not multiplied by the key. Thus care is needed to ensure that the fill signal is
black outside the area intended to be keyed. If this condition is met then additive keying will normally
give better results, especially from artifacts around the edges.

4.8.3.4. Self Key

This mode is used if there is no key signal associated with the fill signal. When this option is used the
fill signal is applied internally to the key input. All other key setting options still apply.

4.8.3.5. Key Inverted

The key signal applied to the EMC should use the lowest value when background is required and the
highest value where maximum keying is required. If the key signal is inverted to this, then this check
box can be ticked to convert the signal into the form required.

4.8.3.6. Fill Signal Settings

Use Matte as Keyer Foreground.

Each physical keyer has a matte (flat field colour generator) this can be used instead of the fill signal
as the keyers foreground. Check this check-box for this operation.

4.8.3.7. Matte Colour

The colour of the Matte is determined by the three edit boxes, these determine the Y, Cr and Cb
values of the colour and are shown and edited as zero indexed 8-bit digital video values between 0
and 219. The following gives examples of primary colours and the values needed to generate them.

Black: Y = 0, Cb = 0, Cr = 0
White: Y = 219, Cb = 0, Cr = 0
Yellow: Y = 219, Cb = 136, Cr = 0
Blue: Y = 219, Cb = 120, Cr = 0
Red: Y = 219, Cb = 0, Cr = 120
Cyan: Y = 219, Cb = 0, Cr = 136

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4.8.4. Global Option

4.8.4.1. Change Keying Levels on Source

When the preset or program bus is changed from source to source the EMC can optionally change the
keying levels applied to that bus to the configuration determined for that source (in the source table).
This option enables this function to be active. This is not currently supported.

4.9. PORTS
This tab enables the user to edit the configuration of the Q-link and serial ports. Each EMC channel has a
Q-link port and six serial ports. Each of which can be set to handle any one of a number of protocols.

Figure 4-24: Ports Tab

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4.9.1. Protocol Settings

4.9.1.1. Port
The combo-box determines the particular port the following parameters relate to.

 The six serial ports used by the EMC are found on the breakout panels that are
connected to AUX I/O 1 and AUX I/O 2. See section 2.9.5 for details.

Serial 1 (DB1 on breakout panel): This port would typically be used for serial upstream router control.

Q-Link 1 (not used for EMC): This port does not exist on the EMC and must be set to “no protocol”.

 IMPORTANT: Q-Link1 is not supported on the EMC and should be set to “No
Protocol”.

Serial 2 (DB2 on breakout panel): This port is typically used for automation control. The majority of
automation vendors control the EMC by using GVG M2100 Control Protocol with Quartz
extensions.

Q-Link 2 (labelled QLINK on EMC rear IO): This port is used to connect Evertz based routers using
QLink. These routers include EQT, Xenon, 7700R, EQX and SC-2000.

Serial 3 (DB2 on breakout panel): This port is typically using to connect the EMC to non-Evertz routers
and router controllers.

Serial 4 (DB2 on breakout panel): This port can be configured to interface with an EAS device (North
America Only).

The above serial port assignments are suggestions only. Q-Link 2 is fixed for upstream router
control via Q-Link (serial over coax).

4.9.2. Protocol
This combo-box selects the protocol for the currently selected port. If this port is not in use then assign
the protocol to "No Protocol".

4.9.3. Communications
Mode: The serial ports of the EMC are set to two modes: RS-422 and RS-232. Serial ports 1
and 2 are fixed to RS-422. Serial ports 3 and 4 are fixed to RS-232. Serial port 5 is
RS422 and Serial Port 6 is RS232.

Baud Rate: This sets the baud rate for the port.

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Parity: This sets the data parity for the port.

Bits: This sets the number of data and stop bits for the port.

4.9.4. Qlink Over Ethernet

This section sets up the communication of the EMC and the control panels.

Enable Qlink: Check this option to enable Q-Link over Ethernet. This setting will allow the EMC to
communicate to the control panels over Ethernet.

Status Messages: Check this option to send status messages as broadcast messages over the
network. This option should NOT be used.

IP Addr: This should be configured to be the same as the IP address of the EMC channel.

Enable Command Retries: Check this option to enable command retries. This option should always
be ENABLED.

Default Timeouts: Check this option to enable and set default timeouts.

4.9.5. Protocol Data Bytes

These bytes are used to allow any configuration required for the protocol in use. Protocol bytes are
controls that are used to enable / disable functionality of the protocol that is selected. They are displayed
and edited in decimal (unless Show Hex Values is checked). Values should be between 0 and 255.

 Note: For a list of the supported Protocol Data Bytes press “F1”.

4.9.6. Configuration Parameters

This sets the mode to configure this channel. If set to “Use global communications settings”, when
downloading configurations to the channel, the system will use the communications settings configured
in the main menu (Options->Communications) of EMC-Setup. If set to “Serial”, then the serial port will be
used to download configuration to the EMC channel. If set to “Network”, the IP address set in the IP
Addr dialogue box will be used to upload configuration to the EMC channel.

4.9.7. SNMP Trap Destinations IP Addresses

This section sets the SNMP trap destination for the EMC. The “Enable” check box enables SNMP traps
to be forward to the IP address configured in the next box.

 Note: When enabling Q-Link 2 the 3025EMC will require a reboot for the settings
to take effect.

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4.10. UPSTREAM ROUTER

The EMC has been designed to work with an upstream router. Two outputs of the router are used to feed
the program and preset inputs to the EMC and a control mechanism (Serial or Q-link) is used by the
EMC to control the switching of these outputs. Other inputs into the EMC can be fed from the upstream
router as well. The EMC input range is then only limited by the size of the upstream router.

If embedded audio is used then only the video routing level/s are used. If AES is being used then the
upstream routing system should 'marry' the video and audio crosspoints for both sources and
destinations, and the audio control level/s should be different to the video control level to allow
video/audio only transitions.

 NOTE: If embedded audio is used, users MUST set to the audio level to be the
same as the video level.

Figure 4-25: Upstream Router Tab

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Control Upstream Router: This check-box should be ticked if the EMC is required to control the
upstream router. If the EMC is set to A/B Mode (see 4.3.7), then this check box
should be left unchecked. This would mean either automation or the operator is
responsible for switching the proper sources to the destinations that are feeding
the EMC.

Port Number: This combo-box selects the port that is controlling the upstream router, the correct
protocol and port parameters should be configured for the upstream router in
section 4.9.

Switch Delay: Normally a transition will be completed immediately when a switch update has
been received by the EMC from the upstream router. The Switch Delay settings
tells the EMC how long to wait for the update before the transition is completed,
i.e. if the update hasn’t been received only wait this long then finish the transition.
If the “Force Delay” checkbox is ticked then this forces the Switch Delay to take
effect regardless of the switch update being received from the upstream router.

 IMPORTANT: If a port other than Q-LINK 2 is configured to control the upstream

router then Q-LI NK 2 MUST be configured to ‘No Protocol’ in the Ports Tab.

4.10.1. Upstream Destinations

This section allows the destination number of the program, preset and any additional bus fed from an
upstream router to be defined. The EMC allows the 14 main video inputs to be controlled from the
upstream router. In addition EMC allows four additional spare router outputs to be controlled from EMC
control panels for purposes such as monitoring, quality control or routing the PGM and CLEAN Bypass
Inputs.

4.10.1.1. Destination
This number relates to the destination needed to switch the upstream router. Enter the special value of
“9999” to disable control, i.e. no upstream destination for this input.

4.10.1.2. Video Level/s

This determines the levels to switch in order to control the video of the upstream router. Select or de-
select levels as required e.g. for an SDI only installation just select level 1.

4.10.1.3. Audio Levels

This determines the levels to switch in order to control the audio of the upstream router. For an SDI
router with embedded audio select level 1, otherwise select level 2 and/or 3 for AES.

4.10.1.4. RS422 Level

This byte determines the level to switch in order to control the RS422 of the upstream router. This is only
used if machine control is required for preset and program buses.

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 Note that the RS422 level should NEVER be the same as the video and audio levels
as this will cause issues during a transition.

4.10.2. Primary Sources

This feature is to support panels in a multi-channel system. In a multi-channel system, some channels
may have specific sources that will be used. These are defined as primary sources. If a single panel is
configured to control the multi-channel system, when the panel selects the channel, its program and
preset busses will be configured to match the Primary sources configured here.

There are 32 primary sources that can be configured on the EMC.

4.10.3. Non-Quartz Upstream Routers

When the EMC controls non-Evertz routers, then these settings must be used. These settings are used
based on the protocol used by the EMC to communicate to the third party router or router control system.

Force Delay: This control will be greyed out if the upstream router is an Evertz router controlled over Q-
Link. If not checked, the EMC will wait for the router response OR the Switch Delay time
and complete the transition as soon as the first of these occurs. If ticked this forces the
Switch Delay to always be used before the EMC completes the transition.


Note: If required the Force Delay can be used for Evertz Routers. To enable, set any
control port other than Q-Link2 as the Port Number, enable the Force Delay
checkbox then set the Port Number back to Q-Link2.

Interrogate Mode: For some upstream protocols it may be necessary to interrogate the preset and
program bus to make sure that any switch request has been carried out. This is the case when the
protocol does not issue unsolicited route updates, if so then this combo-box should select the
"interrogate route required" option.

4.10.4. Options
Disable Same Source Automation Cuts: For normal cuts the audio is faded to silence, then the
upstream router is switched, then the audio is faded up again. Also for mixes the audio
will mix between the sources. In both cases this can cause an undesirable dip in the audio
for same source automation cuts. If this is an issue with a particular automation system
then tick this box to disable same source automation cuts. This then causes the EMC to
check for a same source cut or mix and abort the transition if this is true.

4.10.5. Controlling an Upstream Router

The EMC can control an upstream router to increase the number of sources available to the PGM and
PST inputs. The EMC must be configured to control the upstream router and this involves several
separate settings:

1. Decide whether you will use a serial connection or Q-Link (Evertz routers only)

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2. Configure the upstream router

3. Tell the EMC which serial port it is to use, the protocol, and which upstream router
destinations it is to control.
4. Define the source names for the upstream router.
5. Test the upstream router

4.10.5.1. Decide on the Connection, Serial or Q-Link

Serial RS232 or RS422 can be used with nearly all upstream routers. Serial is the best approach but the
EMC must support the same control protocol as the upstream router. The protocol is not supported by
the EMC a protocol translator will be required. Contact the factory for the appropriate translator.

The Q-Link system can be used but this is only applicable where the upstream routing system has a
small number of devices (4 or less) on the Q-Link due to timing constraints. The EMC must be configured
to use Q-Link-2.

4.10.5.2. Configure the Upstream Router

If the upstream router is an Evertz router using an RS232/422 serial port, set the router serial port to
either RS232 or RS422 and confirm in the router configuration that the serial port is configured for “-1
Quartz Standard” protocol using the Frame, Properties dialog. Connect with the appropriate serial cable.
Please refer to the router user’s manual for more information on configuring the router.

If the upstream router is a non-Evertz router using a RS232/422 serial port, then you will need to refer to
the manufacturer’s manual to check whether the port is in RS232 or RS422 mode and which protocol is
being used. Connect with the appropriate serial cable.

If the upstream router is an Evertz router using Q-Link, then a special master control (QMC-MCS)
interface must be added to the router setup file using WinSetup. Add a QMC-MCS interface and assign
it a Q-Link address. This Q-Link is used when configuring the Q-Link-2 port (see section 4.9) and is filled
in as a Protocol Data Byte.

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Figure 4-26: WinSetup for Special Interfaces on Evertz router

 Write down the QLINK address specified for the QMC-MCS interface. This address is
used by the EMC to communicate to the router over the shared QLINK bus.

4.11. AUDIO PROCESSING

This tab enables the user to view and edit the Dolby-E settings. The EMC with the 3025AP module
currently supports 2 Dolby Cat552 decoder modules and 2 Dolby Cat559 encoder modules.

To support Dolby-E decoding on the PGM and PST inputs requires a pair of Cat552 decoder modules.

The Additional Options can be enabled here.

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Figure 4-27: Audio Processing Tab

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4.11.1. AP Board Configuration

No AP Board (Default): With this configured none of the 3025AP module setting will be exposed
to the user.

Zero Module AP: With this configured the Dolby-E decoder and encoder settings are not
exposed to the user. The Additional Options (Upmix, Downmix and
Intelligain) do become available. As each additional option is checked the
configuration options for each become exposed to the user.

Four Module AP: With this configured the Dolby-E decoder and encoder settings are now
exposed to the user. The Additional Options (Upmix, Downmix and
Intelligain) do become available. As each additional option is checked the
configuration options for each become exposed to the user.

Eight Module AP: The eight Dolby-E module option (4 encode and 4 decode) is not
currently available.

4.11.1.1. Dolby-E Decode Module Config

Module: Use the drop-down menu to select if Module 1 or Module 2 is being
configured.

State: Select if the Module is present (on) or not present (off).

 IMPORTANT: For Dolby-E decoded audio to transition correctly modules must be

enabled, i.e. there must be a Dolby-E decoder in both the PGM and PST input paths.

Source Input Bus: Select if the Dolby-E source for Decoder Module 1/Module 2 will be from
the Program Bus or the Preset Bus.

 NOTE: For normal operation, Module 1 should be configured for PGM and Module 2
should be configured for PST.

Source Input Pair: Select on which audio pair of the PGM/PST input embedded audio the
Dolby-E will be present on the input to the EMC.

Destination Audio Start: Configure on which pair the decoded audio will start.

Destination Pairs: Configure how many pairs of the decoded audio will be used. For
example, 5.1+2 would be 4 pairs.

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4.11.1.2. Dolby-E Encode Module Config

Module: Use the drop-down menu to apply configuration settings to Module 1 or Module 2.

State: Set the state of each Dolby-E encoding module to either Present (on) or Absent (off).

Input Bus: Configure the audio bus (PGM, PST, CLN or AUX) from where the audio source for the
Dolby-E Encoder module will be routed.

Input Encoded Channel: Configure the audio channels that will be Dolby-E encoded. This can also
be done using the “Visualize” settings which allows the user to see all of the
current DE encoder input routes together.

Destination Bus: Configure the audio buses (PGM, PST, CLN and AUX) and channel pairs to
which the encoded Dolby-E will be embedded.

Metadata Source: Configure if the Dolby-E encoder will be using its own internal metadata or if the
encoder will be using metadata routed from the PGM/PST Dolby-E decoder
modules. If Internal is selected then more options become available to the user.


NOTE: If the 3025AP has been configured to accept configuration via MADI IN then
the Metadata Source and Video Standard will be set on the 3025AP automatically (via
MADI) when the configuration file is uploaded to the 3025EMC channel.

Frame Rate: This is fixed and is dependent on the video standard that the EMC is configured to use.

Encoder Config Stream Type: Available only when using Internal metadata. There are 7 different
internal metadata configurations that can be configured here.

Reversion Mode: If the 3025AP board has been configured to accept configuration
over MADI then the Reversion Mode of the 3025AP can be
configured here to be either:

Last Used: If valid metadata is lost at the input of the Dolby-E Encoder then
the last good frame of metadata will be used by the Encoder.

Internal: If valid metadata is lost at the input of the Dolby-E Encoder then
the Encoder will revert to a pre-determined internal program
configuration mode.

4.11.1.3 Dolby Presence Options

Detect Dolby Presence at: Use the drop-down menu to configure the decoder module that
you want to configure. Normally Decoder 1 will be in the PGM
path and Decoder 2 will be in the PST path.

Disable encoder if no Dolby present at decoder: When this option is used the encoded Dolby-E can
be removed from the PGM path automatically if Dolby-E is lost at
the PGM input.

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For Module 1 (PGM Path): If Dolby-E is lost on the PGM Input to the EMC, e.g. content changes to
include PCM tracks only or there is a hot-cut on the PGM bus to a source that
isn’t Dolby-E, the EMC will automatically remove the Dolby-E at the PGM
output and use the corresponding PGM audio.

For Module 1 (PST Path): If Dolby-E is lost on the PST Input to the EMC, e.g. content
changes to include PCM tracks only or there is a hot-cut on the PGM bus to a
source that isn’t Dolby-E, the EMC will configure itself to remove the Dolby-E
at the PGM output and use the corresponding PGM audio with the next
transition.

On loss of Dolby: For Module 1, if Dolby-E is lost on the PGM Input then a Shuffle Store can
automatically be triggered on the PGM Bus. Use the drop-down menu to either
configure “No Action” or select the required Shuffle Store.

For Module 2, if Dolby-E is lost on the PST Input then a Shuffle Store can
automatically be triggered on the PST Bus. Use the drop-down menu to either
configure “No Action” or select the required Shuffle Store.

On detection of Dolby: For Module 1, if Dolby-E is detected on the PGM Input then a Shuffle
Store can automatically be triggered on the PGM Bus. Use the drop-down
menu to either configure “No Action” or select the required Shuffle Store.

For Module 2, if Dolby-E is detected on the PST Input then a Shuffle Store can
automatically be triggered on the PST Bus. Use the drop-down menu to either
configure “No Action” or select the required Shuffle Store.

To use a 3025EMC channel with a 3025AP module for audio processing the following connections
need to be made…

EMC MADI 1 OUT → 3025AP MADI 1 IN

EMC MADI 2 OUT → 3025AP MADI 2 IN

3025AP MADI 1 OUT → EMC MADI 1 IN

3025AP MADI 2 OUT → EMC MADI 2 IN

For details on configuring the 3025AP refer to the 3025AP manual.

 NOTE: If Dolby-E Decoding is not required then the Dolby-E Decoders should NOT be
enabled and ALL Dolby-E detection logic should be turned OFF.

4.11.2. INTELLIGAIN Routing

To enable the Intelligain routing on the 3025EMC (requires the +IG option on the 3025AP audio
processing board) the IntelliGain checkbox in the Additional Options dialogue of the Audio Processing
Tab of the 3025EMC channel configuration MUST be checked.

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4.11.2.1. Intelligain Options

Module: Select in the drop-down menu if routing for intelligain module 1 (8 channels) or
module 2 is being configured.

Enable: Intelligain module Enabled/Disabled.

Source Input Bus: Select which output bus the audio channels for the Intelligain module will be
coming from. Possible options are Program, Clean and Aux. Selecting Preset is
INVALID.
Input Group: Each IntelliGain block applies the Intelligain setting to 8 sequential channels at
any time. Use this setting to configure which 8 channels will have Intelligain
applied.

Destination: Configure to which output bus and channels the audio channels from the
Intelligain module will be routed to.

The Intelligain parameters are configured directly on the 3025AP (audio processing) module. Refer to
the 3025AP for more details on this configuration.

4.11.3. UP MIX Routing

To enable the Up Mix routing on the 3025EMC (requires the +UMX option on the 3025AP audio
processing board) the Up Mix checkbox in the Additional Options dialogue of the Audio Processing
Tab of the 3025EMC channel configuration MUST be checked.

4.11.3.1. Up Mix Options

Module: Select in the drop-down menu if routing for upmixing module 1 (2 input channels
and 6 output channels) or module 2 is being configured.

Enable: Up Mix module is Enabled/Disabled.

Source Input Bus: Similar to the Dolby-E decoders, the Up Mix modules are located at the input of
the 3025EMC audio path. Normal operation would be to configure module 1 to be
in the PGM path and module 2 to be in the PST path.

Input Pair: Configure (for each module) which audio channel pair will be routed to the input
channels of the Up Mix processing block.

Output Pair: Configure (for each module) to which audio channels the output of the Up Mix
processing block (six channels) will be routed. These should be the same for
module 1 and module 2.

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4.11.4. DOWN MIX Routing

To enable the Down Mix routing on the 3025EMC (requires the +DMX option on the 3025AP audio
processing board) the Down Mix checkbox in the Additional Options dialogue of the Audio Processing
Tab of the 3025EMC channel configuration MUST be checked.

Module: Select in the drop-down menu if routing for upmixing module 1 (6 input channels
and 2 output channels) or module 2 is being configured.

Enable: Up Mix module is Enabled/Disabled.

Source Input Bus: Similar to the Dolby-E encoders, the Down Mix modules are located at the output
of the 3025EMC audio path. Possible source buses are PGM, AUX and CLN. It is
NOT possible to use PST as a source for Down Mix.

Input Pair: Configure (for each module) which audio channels (6 sequential channels) will be
routed to the input channels of the Down Mix processing block.

Output Pair: Configure (for each module) to which audio channel pair the output of the Down
Mix processing block (six channels) will be routed.

For more details on configuring the IntelliGain, Up Mix and Down Mix processing on the 3025 platform
please refer to the 3025AP manual.

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MADI 1 OUT MADI 1 IN

MADI 1 IN MADI 1 OUT

3025AP
MADI 2 OUT MADI 2 IN

MADI 2 IN MADI 2 OUT

3025EMC

MADI 3 OUT MADI 1 IN

MADI 3 IN MADI 1 OUT

3025EMC-48x32
AESU
MADI 4 OUT MADI 2 IN

MADI 4 IN MADI 2 OUT

Figure 4-28: MADI I/O Connections for External Audio Processing

4.12. AS-RUN/DIAGNOSTICS
This tab enables the user to configure the diagnostic features within the EMC. These are used to locate
problems or to provide a work around for video and audio issues.

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Figure 4-29: As-Run/Diagnostics Tab

4.12.1 Logging General

QMC Logging Port: Not required. This is handled by the Syslog feature.

QMC Logging Level: Not required. This is handled by the Syslog feature.

4.12.2 Port Logging Levels

This is not required and is handled by the Syslog feature.

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4.12.3 Video Diagnostic

Disable Blanking: The TV line immediately after the RP-168 switch point should not contain any
embedded audio. This is to allow downstream equipment time to recover the
data stream after a switch without introducing audio clicks and pops. To further
enhance this protection the EMC blanks this line just prior to the audio de-
embedder i.e. this box is un-checked. In some situations this blanked line might
contain audio so the EMC blanking protection can be turned off by checking this
box.

Disable SMPTE-12M-2 ATC Bypass: SMPTE 12M-2 recommends that for HD video standards
Ancillary Timecode (ATC) should be present in the Horizontal Ancillary (HANC)
space. By default the 3025EMC will move ATC from the Vertical Blanking area
(VANC) to the HANC and will not blank the VANC timecode. If the blanking is
required this option should be checked.

4.12.4 Audio Diagnostic

Disable FIFO Mute: The HD/SD audio de-embedder uses a FIFO to store samples and then deliver
them to the EMC audio processing logic. If the FIFO logic generates an error
then the audio output is normally muted i.e. this box is un-ticked. To help locate
a problem it is possible to turn off this error muting by ticking this box.

Disable Control Word Muting: The embedded audio stream should contain an audio control word
(control data). The EMC can mute the audio if this control word is missing i.e.
box un-checked. As this is commonly the case this tick box should normally be
ticked.

Disable Mute on Audio Error: The EMC looks for errors on its AES inputs and when an error
is detected in either the left or right data then both the left and right (the entire
AES stream) is normally muted. i.e. box un-ticked. AES errors that are detected
are Parity, Bi-Phase, Framing, Validity, Unlock (PLL error), and CRC. In some
situations it is possible to have just the left or right data with an error condition
but the other half of the stream is OK. This could be the validity bit not set or one
half in Professional Mode and the other half in Consumer Mode. In this case
disable audio muting by ticking this box.

4.12.5 System Log

IP Address: This is the IP address of the PC running the syslog application.

Syslog Freeware application can be found at:

 http://sourceforge.net/projects/syslog-win32/files/syslog-win32/0.3/syslog-win32-
0.3.exe/download

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The system logging IP address is only required if the syslog over IP is needed. The Serial logging, IP
logging (enable/disable) and the logging level is configured using a syslog.conf file that is present in the
“config” folder of the EMC’s CF card. A syslog.conf will be loaded to the CF prior to the EMC leaving the
factory.

The EMC is constantly monitoring the content of the syslog.conf file and will reconfigure the logging
automatically based on the content of this file, i.e. to change the logging levels you only need to transfer
an updated syslog.conf file to the EMC channel. An EMC-Setup upload is not required to the EMC to
change the logging configuration.

The syslog.conf file is transferred to the EMC CF card using ftp (file transfer protocol). Using a Command
Prompt this is how the syslog.conf would be transferred to the EMC.

- Open an anonymous ftp connection to the EMC channel, ftp –A [ip address].
- Type “cd /config”.
- Type “put [space] then drag the syslog.conf file into the Command Prompt window.
- When the transfer is complete type “quit” to close the ftp connection to the EMC.

Figure 4-30: FTP Upload of syslog.conf file

The syslog.conf file can be edited using a text editor (e.g. Notepad). A copy of the current syslog.conf file
can be copied from the EMC’s CF card by using the “get” command when connected to the EMC via ftp.
A syslog file with all of the available logging ports/functions will look like the following:

# this is an example syslog configuration file

#ftp.emerg syslog,console
#netlink.alert syslog,console
#netcmd.crit syslog,console

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#com1.err syslog,console
#qlink2.warning syslog,console
#com1.notice syslog,console
#com2.info syslog,console
#com3.debug syslog,console
#com4.* syslog,console
#com5.* syslog,console
#com6.* syslog,console
#asrun.* syslog,console
#tsnsorsoft.* syslog,console
#eas.* syslog,console
#m2100_server.* syslog,console
#nas.* syslog,console

Notice that every line in the syslog.conf file has a “#” characters at the beginning of the line. This
character tells the EMC to ignore this line.

Each line in the syslog file has a port/operation, a logging level and a destination. For example,

“#com4.* syslog,console”

Configure the EMC channel to log all logging levels for serial port 4 to both the serial console (console)
and the syslog (IP). The serial logging (console) is logged to the EMC debug serial port (J11) which can
be found on the front edge of the board.

The possible port/operation options are as follows…

ftp – file transfer protocol operations.

netlink – Ethernet based control panels connects/disconnects.
netcmd – commands received from Ethernet based control panels, i.e. manual operations.
com1 – logging for serial port 1.
com2 – logging for serial port 2.
com3– logging for serial port 3.
com4 – logging for serial port 4.
com5 – logging for serial port 5.
com6 – logging for serial port 6.
qlink2 – logging for the Evertz Router Upstream Control port.
asrun – this is needed for debugging complex issues and enables logging of custom logging that needs
to specifically enabled on the EMC channel.
tsnsorsoft – this is for logging communications between the EMC and the temperature probe (if fitted).
eas – this is for logging communications between the EMC and eas equipment (IP or serial).
M2100_server – this is for logging M2100 serial communications between the EMC and Overture RT.
nas – this is for logging network attached storage connection related events.

The supported logging levels are as follows. The higher the level of logging, the more data that will be
logged. “.*” specifies all possible logging data for the port/operation…

emerg – LOWEST LOGGING LEVEL

alert
crit
err
warning
notice

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info
debug – HIGHEST LOGGING LEVEL


If logging of the raw tx/rx Serial or Q-Link data is required for logging purposes
then “.*” should be used as the logging level. For example, to debug M2100
automation control related issues.

4.13. SELECTIVE BYPASS

The EMC allows the lines in the vertical period to be either blanked or bypassed. The recommended
setting for Vertical Blanking Selective Bypass is lines 6 & 7 (SD) or lines 7 & 8 (HD) to be blanked. For
more information regarding the Vertical Blanking configuration see section 4.4.2.

Figure 4-31: Selective Bypass Tab

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4.14. WIPES

Figure 4-32: Wipes Tab

Preset: The EMC supports up to 5 pre-defined wipes. Each pre-defined preset has a legend name that
will be used on the control panel.

4.14.1. Wipe Timing

Speed: The user can specify 4 wipe speeds (Slow/Medium/Fast/Custom). These can then be
configured to appear on the control panels.

Duration: Enables you to set the total duration.

Audio Lead / Audio Lag: Enables you to the set the amount of Audio Lead and Audio Lag.

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4.14.2. View Table

Selecting this button will open the “Transition Adjustment” window as illustrated in Figure 4-33. This
window enables you to view your current transition details for each transition.

Figure 4-33: Transition Adjustment Window

4.14.3. Multiple Transition Adjustments

The “Multiple Transition Adjustment” section enables you to adjust transition options at the same time.

Speed Group: Enables you to select the speed of multiple transitions. Options include:
Slow, Medium, Fast and Custom.

Value to Adjust: Enables you to select the desired values to be adjusted. Options include:
Total Duration, Audio Lead and Audio Lag.

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New Value: Enables you to enter a new value to the designated preset.

Click the “Update” button to update the transition details.

Select the “Save” button to ensure your changes are saved.

4.14.4. Wipe Characteristics

Use this section to specify wipe type (horizontal/vertical/diagonal), border width and softness, and wipe
direction.

4.14.5. Panel Button Text

Legend: This is the text that will appear on the LCD button for the particular Wipe.

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4.15. TIME/DATE
This tab enables the user to the set the time, date, and time zone.

Figure 4-34: Time/Date Tab

Source: Select a source using the drop down menu. Options include: Manual, Use this computer’s
time & date, and NTP Server.

 NOTE: If LTC has been connect to the AUX-IO-1 breakout panel (see section
2.9.5.4) then, the source will ALWAYS be LTC IN.

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Date: This field sets the date.

Time: This field sets the time.

Time Zone: Select a time zone using the drop down menu.

Server IP: This field sets the NTP Server IP address. The NTP server will be the source for the time
related media and logging.

4.16. GPI/O’S
This tab enables the user to configure the General Purpose Inputs and Outputs parameters.

Figure 4-35: GPI/O’s Tab

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4.16.1. GPI Control

GPI: This is the GPI number that function will be assigned to. GPIs 1 to 16 can be configured
here.

Type: A GPI can trigger a number of functions. The list of functions is described in Table 4-4.

Parameter 1: The parameter 1 option is used for some functions. See function list for details.

Parameter 2: The parameter 2 option is used for some functions. See function list for details.

Delay: This option is not currently supported.

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Function Description Parameter 1 Parameter 2

Not Used No function is defined. N/A N/A
Transition Take Initiates a transition N/A N/A
Selects the
Background Level N/A N/A
background level
Keyer 1 Level Selects keyer 1 level N/A N/A
Keyer 2 Level Selects keyer 2 level N/A N/A
Keyer 3 Level Selects keyer 3 level N/A N/A
Keyer 4 Level Selects keyer 4 level N/A N/A
Keyer 1 Level On- Selects keyer 1 on-air
N/A N/A
Air while held active
Keyer 2 Level On- Selects keyer 2 on-air
N/A N/A
Air while held active
Keyer 3 Level On- Selects keyer 3 on-air
N/A N/A
Air while held active
Keyer 4 Level On- Selects keyer 4 on-air
N/A N/A
Air while held active
Select the Emergency
Emergency Enable Input on-air while held N/A N/A
active.
Selects voice-over 1
Voice Over 1 Level N/A N/A
level
Selects voice-over 2
Voice Over 2 Level N/A N/A
level
Selects voice-over 3
Voice Over 3 Level N/A N/A
level
Selects voice-over 4
Voice Over 4 Level N/A N/A
level
Selects voice-over 5
Voice Over 5 Level N/A N/A
level
Selects voice-over 1
Voice Over 1 On-Air N/A N/A
on-air while held active
Selects voice-over 2
Voice Over 2 On-Air N/A N/A
on-air while held active
Selects voice-over 3
Voice Over 3 On-Air N/A N/A
on-air while held active
Selects voice-over 4
Voice Over 4 On-Air N/A N/A
on-air while held active
Selects voice-over 5
Voice Over 5 On-Air N/A N/A
on-air while held active
Selects voice-over 1 Voice Over Ratio
Voice Over 1 Ratio ratio to be that defined N/A
in parameter 1 0 → 100
Selects voice-over 2 Voice Over Ratio
Voice Over 2 Ratio ratio to be that defined N/A
in parameter 1 0 → 100

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Selects voice-over 3 Voice Over Ratio

Voice Over 3 Ratio ratio to be that defined N/A
in parameter 1 0 → 100
Selects voice-over 4 Voice Over Ratio
Voice Over 4 Ratio ratio to be that defined N/A
in parameter 1 0 → 100
Selects voice-over 5 Voice Over Ratio
Voice Over 5 Ratio ratio to be that defined N/A
in parameter 1 0 → 100
Audio Shuffle Not Supported N/A N/A
0→15: All Buses
16→31:PGM Only
32→47: PST Only
Recalls one of the 48→63: EMG Only
Predefined Shuffle
predefined shuffle 64→79: VO1Only N/A
Store
stores. 80→95: VO2 Only
96→111: VO3 Only
112→127: VO4 Only
128→143: VO5 Only
Recalls one of the Shuffle store number.
VO Shuf Store + VO number. 1 for VO1, 2
predefined shuffle 0→15: Shuffle Stores
Extensions for VO2
stores. 1 to 16.
Reset audio gain and
Audio Defaults shuffle for all buses to N/A N/A
default.
Reset all VO buses
Voice Over Default
back to default N/A N/A
Shuffle
channel shuffle.
Dolby Encode Pair Not Currently
N/A N/A
Override Supported.
Selects a slow
Slow Transition N/A N/A
transition speed.
Selects a medium
Medium Transition N/A N/A
transition speed.
Selects a fast
Fast Transition N/A N/A
transition speed.
Selects a custom
Custom Transition N/A N/A
transition speed.
Selects the transition
Cut Transition N/A N/A
type.
Selects a V-Fade
V Fade Transition N/A N/A
transition.
Selects a Cut
Cut Fade Transition N/A N/A
transition.
Selects a Mix
Mix Transition N/A N/A
transition.

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Selects a Fade-Cut
Fade Cut Transition N/A N/A
transition.
Audio Follow Video Selects the audio
N/A N/A
Transition mode.
Audio Only Selects the audio
N/A N/A
Transition mode.
Audio Lag Selects the audio
N/A N/A
Transition mode.
Audio Lead Selects the audio
N/A N/A
Transition mode.
Selects fade to
black/silence and held
Fade to Black N/A N/A
in black/silence while
held active
Selects bypass and
Bypass QMC held in bypass while N/A N/A
held active
Mix Lead Active Not supported
Mix Lag Active Not supported
Source number ZERO
Selects the source
based, i.e. for
Preset Source defined by parameter N/A
PSTSRC 1 set this to
1 to the preset bus
0.
Selects the source Source number ZERO
Program Source defined by parameter based, i.e. for PGM N/A
1 to the program bus SRC 1 set this to 0.
Logo Selection Not supported on EMC N/A N/A
Selects the DVE ready 0: Primary DVE
DVE Level N/A
for the next transition 1: Secondary DVE
Selects the DVE on-air 0: Primary DVE
DVE On-Air N/A
while held active 1: Secondary DVE
Selects the next DVE DVE Move. 1 for 0: Primary DVE Move
Select DVE Move move as defined by move 1, 2 for move 2,
parameter 1 etc. 1: Secondary DVE Move
Selects the DVE onto
DVE Move. 1 for 0: Primary DVE Move
the Program bus using
Start DVE Move move 1, 2 for move 2,
the move defined by 1: Secondary DVE Move
etc.
parameter 1
Selects the DVE DVE Background. 0 for
DVE Background
background as defined source 1, 1 for source N/A
Source
by parameter 1 2, etc.
1: Primary PGM
Runs the currently 2: Primary PVW
Execute Current
selected DVE on the N/A
DVE Move 3: Secondary PGM
specified bus
4: Secondary PVW
Trigger Manual GPI Not supported.

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The corresponding
numbered “GPI Tally”
button on a QMC-
Panel GPI Tally N/A N/A
DCP/EMC-DCP will
tally the status of this
EMC GPI.
Starts the macro as
Macro. 1 for macro 1,
Start Macro defined by parameter N/A
2 for macro 2, etc.
1
Stops the macro as
Macro. 1 for macro 1,
Stop Macro defined by parameter N/A
2 for macro 2, etc.
1
Use the GPI script that
is configured for the
MG Script GPI. The script is N/A N/A
stored on the EMC’s
compact flash.
Table 4-4: GPI Functions

4.16.2. GPI Scripts

A maximum of 32 GPI related scripts can be loaded onto the EMC’s CF card (in the logos folder).
There are 16 scripts that specify a media action for the gpi closed state (i.e. pin grounded) and 16
scripts that specify an action for the gpi open state (i.e. pin high).

The GPI scripts can be created using a text editor (e.g. Notepad) and should have no file extension.
The naming of the GPI closed scripts should be the following format…

gpi-xx-close where “xx” specifies the GPI number zero based, i.e. 00 is GPI 1 and 15 is GPI 16. The
leading zero is required for GPIs <10, i.e. gpi-04-close is valid and gpi-4-close is invalid.

The naming of the GPI open scripts should be the following format…

gpi-xx-open where “xx” specifies the GPI number zero based, i.e. 00 is GPI 1 and 15 is GPI 16. The
leading zero is required for GPIs <10, i.e. gpi-04-open is valid and gpi-4-open is invalid.

Within the GPI script you can configure the following actions…

cmd media_in(“xx”) where “xx” specifies the name of the media that you want to fade-in (up
to a maximum of 16 characters).

cmd media_cue(“xx”) where “xx” specifies the name of the media that you want to cue (up to a
maximum of 16 characters).

cmd media_all_out this will fade-out all media.

cmd media_out(“xx”) where “xx” specifies the name of the media that you want to fade-in (up
to a maximum of 16 characters).

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Multiple actions can be configured in the same gpi, however each action must be a separate line item.

4.16.3. GPO Control

GPO: This is the GPO number that function will be assigned to. GPOs 1 to 16 are supported.

Type: An EMC function can trigger a GPO. The list of functions is described in Table 4-5.

Parameter 1: The parameter 1 option is used for some functions. See function list for details.

Parameter 2: The parameter 2 option is used for some functions. See function list for details.

Delay: Not currently supported.

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Function Description Parameter 1 Parameter 2

Not Used No function is defined. N/A N/A
Active when in
In Transition N/A N/A
transition
Active when
Background Level background level is N/A N/A
selected
Active when keyer 1
Keyer 1 Level N/A N/A
level is selected
Active when keyer 2
Keyer 2 Level N/A N/A
level is selected
Active when keyer 3
Keyer 3 Level N/A N/A
level is selected
Active when keyer 4
Keyer 4 Level N/A N/A
level is selected
Keyer 1 Level On- Active when keyer 1 is
N/A N/A
Air On-Air
Keyer 2 Level On- Active when keyer 2 is
N/A N/A
Air On-Air
Keyer 3 Level On- Active when keyer 3 is
N/A N/A
Air On-Air
Keyer 4 Level On- Active when keyer 4 is
N/A N/A
Air On-Air
Active when
Emergency Enable N/A N/A
emergency is On-Air
Active when Voice
Voice Over 1 Level N/A N/A
Over 1 Level is On.
Active when Voice
Voice Over 2 Level N/A N/A
Over 2 Level is On.
Active when Voice
Voice Over 3 Level N/A N/A
Over 3 Level is On.
Active when Voice
Voice Over 4 Level N/A N/A
Over 4 Level is On.
Active when Voice
Voice Over 5 Level N/A N/A
Over 5 Level is On.
Active when Voice
Voice Over 1 On-Air N/A N/A
Over 1 is On-Air.
Active when Voice
Voice Over 2 On-Air N/A N/A
Over 2 is On-Air.
Active when Voice
Voice Over 3 On-Air N/A N/A
Over 3 is On-Air.
Active when Voice
Voice Over 4 On-Air N/A N/A
Over 4 is On-Air.
Active when Voice
Voice Over 5 On-Air N/A N/A
Over 5 is On-Air.

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Active when voice- Voice Over Ratio

Voice Over 1 Ratio over 1 ratio is same as N/A
defined in parameter 1 0→100
Active when voice- Voice Over Ratio
Voice Over 2 Ratio over 2 ratio is same as
defined in parameter 1 0→100 N/A
Active when voice- Voice Over Ratio
Voice Over 3 Ratio over 3 ratio is same as N/A
defined in parameter 1 0→100
Active when voice- Voice Over Ratio
Voice Over 4 Ratio over 4 ratio is same as
defined in parameter 1 0→100 N/A
Active when voice- Voice Over Ratio
Voice Over 5 Ratio over 5 ratio is same as
defined in parameter 1 0→100 N/A
Dolby Encode Pair
GPI ONLY N/A N/A
Override
Active when this
Slow Transition transition speed is N/A N/A
selected
Active when this
Medium Transition transition speed is N/A N/A
selected
Active when this
Fast Transition transition speed is N/A N/A
selected
Active when this
Custom Transition transition speed is N/A N/A
selected
Active when this
Cut Transition transition type is N/A N/A
selected
Active when this
V Fade Transition transition type is N/A N/A
selected
Active when this
Cut Fade Transition transition type is N/A N/A
selected
Active when this
Mix Transition transition type is N/A N/A
selected
Active when this
Fade Cut Transition transition type is N/A N/A
selected
Audio Follow Video Active when this audio
N/A N/A
Transition mode is selected
Audio Only Active when this audio
N/A N/A
Transition mode is selected

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Audio Lag Active when this audio

N/A N/A
Transition mode is selected
Audio Lead Active when this audio
N/A N/A
Transition mode is selected
Active when in fade to
Fade to Black N/A N/A
black/silence
Bypass QMC Active when in bypass N/A N/A
Active with the source Source is ZERO
defined by parameter based. Bus number. 0 for
1 is selected on the PST bus during
Preroll Source Source number. 0 for
preset bus and a transition, or 1 for the
transition is active, or source 1, 1 for source program bus.
on the program bus 2, etc.
Mix Lead Active Not supported
Mix Lag Active Not supported
Active when the
source defined by
Source number ZERO
Preset Source parameter 1 is N/A
based.
selected on the preset
bus
Active when the
source defined by
Source number ZERO
Program Source parameter 1 is N/A
based.
selected on the
program bus
Active for the program Bit Number.
source currently in 2 sources = 0
use. Multiple GPOs 4 sources = 0&1
Program Source can be combined in
8 sources = 0&1&2 N/A
Binary Coded binary mode. e.g. 4 x
GPO for 16 sources. 16 sources =
Parameter 1 specifies 0&1&2&3
the bit number
Not Supported on
Logo Selection
EMC
Active when the DVE 0: Primary DVE
DVE Level Level Key on control N/A
panel is selected 1: Secondary DVE
Active when the DVE 0: Primary DVE
DVE On-Air N/A
is on the Program bus 1: Secondary DVE
Active when the
DVE Move. 1 for
currently selected DVE
Current DVE Move move 1, 2 for move 2, N/A
move is the same as
etc.
parameter 1
DVE Background Not currently
Source supported.

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Active when the

DVE Move. 1 for
currently selected DVE
DVE Move Selected move 1, 2 for move 2, N/A
move is the same as
etc.
parameter 1
Used with
corresponding “GPI/O
Toggle” & “GPO
Activate” buttons on
Manual GPO QMC-DCP/EMC-DCP N/A N/A
panels.
Also used for GPO
trigger for preroll takes.
Macro Trigger
Macro Trigger
Number of frames for
Used with GPO 4 = enable
GPO to stay active
Trigger Macro and for low when triggered.
GPO System Event
debugging ATC ATC Debug
switching 4 = enable for GPO #3 ATC Debug
ONLY.
N/A
Active when the Macro
Macro. 1 for macro 1,
Start Macro is the same as N/A
2 for macro 2, etc.
parameter 1
Active when the PGM
Dolby decoder loss Dolby E Decoder Set to 0 for Decoder 1.
of signal doesn’t detect Dolby N/A
Set to 1 for Decoder 2.
E.
GPO ON when
specified encoder is
Dolby Encoder either on-air or primed Set 0 for Encoder 1.
Active to transition off-air. N/A
Set 1 for Encoder 2.
GPO OFF at all other
times.
Genlock signal is Not currently
present supported.
Video signal is Not currently
present supported.
Active when
Automation On automation button on N/A N/A
panel is On.
Active when an EAS
EAS Active message is being N/A N/A
displayed by the EMC
Use the GPO script
that is configured for
MG Script the GPO. The script is N/A N/A
stored on the EMC’s
compact flash.

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GPO active when in

A/B Mode State A/B mode.
N/A N/A
GPO not active when
in B/A mode.
Table 4-5: GPO Functions

4.16.4. GPO SCRIPTS

There is only one GPO related script that can be loaded onto the EMC’s CF card (in the logos folder).
Within this script the GPOs are configured to be active based on the state of named media.

The GPO script can be created using a text editor (e.g. Notepad) and should have no file extension.
The naming of the GPO script should be the following format…

gpo_config_script

Each GPO can only be configured to trigger (become active) based on any media being on-air or
specific named media being on-air.

Here is an example of what the content of a gpo script that specifies that GPO 2 will trigger when any
media is on-air and GPO 3 will trigger when a media named “ETV_1” is on-air. GPOs 2 and 3 in the
GPI/O tab would need to be configured for MG Script.

obj gpo_config("1")
{
gpo_act="logo_status"
}
obj gpo_config("2")
{
gpo_act="specific_logo_status"
media_name="EVTV_1"
}

The GPOs are specified in the gpo script zero based. So, a gpo script that will trigger all 16 GPOs
when any media is on-air would look like this (all GPOs in the GPI/O tab would need to be
configured for MG Script for this to work)…

obj gpo_config("0")
{
gpo_act="logo_status"
}
obj gpo_config("1")
{
gpo_act="logo_status"
}
obj gpo_config("2")
{
gpo_act="logo_status"
}
obj gpo_config("3")

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{
gpo_act="logo_status"
}
obj gpo_config("4")
{
gpo_act="logo_status"
}
obj gpo_config("5")
{
gpo_act="logo_status"
}
obj gpo_config("6")
{
gpo_act="logo_status"
}
obj gpo_config("7")
{
gpo_act="logo_status"
}
obj gpo_config("8")
{
gpo_act="logo_status"
}
obj gpo_config("9")
{
gpo_act="logo_status"
}
obj gpo_config("10")
{
gpo_act="logo_status"
}
obj gpo_config("11")
{
gpo_act="logo_status"
}
obj gpo_config("12")
{
gpo_act="logo_status"
}
obj gpo_config("13")
{
gpo_act="logo_status"
}
obj gpo_config("14")
{
gpo_act="logo_status"
}
obj gpo_config("15")
{
gpo_act="logo_status"
}

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4.17. NAS
This section configures the Network Attached Storage (+NAS) option. These parameters will point the
EMC to the network drive to connect to with the appropriate parameters.

Figure 4-36: Nas Configuration

Local Media Name: Enter a local media name in this field. Adding a name here enables the NAS.
The name is only used in the configuration file.

Server IP: This field sets the server IP address. This is the IP address of the network
attached server.

Mount Path: Enter a mount path in this field. This is the directory on the network attached
storage where the media (i.e. static, animations, etc.) is stored.

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User ID: Enter a user ID name in this field. This is the user id required to log into the
network attached storage. This is typically provided by the local IT administrator.

Group ID: Enter a group ID name in this field. This is the group id required to login into
network attached storage. This is typically provided by the local IT administrator.

 NOTE: The (+NAS) option is required to use Network Attached Storage.


IMPORTANT: A name MUST be provided for the NAS device to enable NAS. After
configuration upload to the EMC, wait for approximately 2 minutes then reboot
the 3025EMC.

4.18. EAS
This section configures the Emergency Alert System (+E) option. The +E option is only available in
North America. A typical system would use an EAS device externally to the EMC. The EAS device will
send the EAS alert text over a serial or IP interface based on the device. This tab configures the
properties of the EAS crawl itself. To set up an EAS system, please refer to section 8.2.1.

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Figure 4-37: EAS Tab

The 3025EMC will use the IP Address if the 3025EMC channel that has been configured in the Ports tab
(see section 4.8.3) to query if the EMC has the (+EAS) option. Figure 4-33 shows an example of what
the EAS configuration dialogue will be displayed is the (+EAS) option was successfully found on the
device.

If the option is not found or if the software is unable to connect to the EMC to verify then the following will
be displayed:

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Figure 4-38: No EAS option

The first thing that should be done when the EMC has connected to the channel is click “Update”. This
uploads the list of true type font (TTF) files that are currently present in the EMC’s static storage. TTF
files are required to render the EAS crawl text. Whenever the EMC configuration is reopened the EAS
tab will prompt the user to update the font list by notifying the user of “Update Required”. This is to check
that the list of TTFs has not been updated since the last configuration upload to the EMC.

The TTF files are located on the CF card in the “logos” folder or are located on the NAS.

 IMPORTANT: The TTF file specified MUST be present on the CF Card/NAS or the
EAS crawl will NOT be visible.

4.18.1. EAS Vertical Position

The EAS Vertical Position option is used to set the vertical position of the EAS scrolling text
message. The EAS Vertical Position value is the video line where the top of the scrolling message
will be placed. The range for placement is from 21 to 379 as set by the FCC rules.

4.18.2. EAS Font

The EAS Font option is used to set the font that will be used for the EAS scrolling text message.
When the user selects Update the list of available fonts on the EMC will appear.

4.18.3. EAS Height

The EAS Height option is used to set the font size that will be used for the EAS scrolling text
message.

The EAS height is the vertical size of the font measured in lines of video.

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4.18.4. EAS Rate

The EAS Rate option is used to set the speed with which the scrolling text moves from right to left
across the screen measured in seconds.

The default is 8 seconds. The parameter is adjusted in 1 second increments.

4.18.5. EAS Colour Settings

There are three different levels of EAS messages – warning messages, watch messages and test
messages. Each message typically has a different background and foreground colour associated with
it so that the viewer will immediately know the severity of the EAS alert.

In order to change colour settings for the background and foreground parameters, select the colour
palette on the right of the EAS screen and the “Choose a Colour” dialog box will appear. In this dialog
box the user can select a colour using Swatches, HSB, and RGB formats.

 Note: A common reason for not seeing EAS crawls is that the EAS height, rate,
colour and vertical position have not been set correctly.

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4.19. TEMPERATURE
This section configures the temperature parameters. This is the source used for temperature graphics
that are used on the EMC. An optional air temperature probe is available (+TP) and can be used as a
source for the temperature. Please refer to section 8.1 to set up the temperature probe.

Figure 4-39: Temperature Tab

4.19.1. Temperature Format

This drop-down menu is used to set the format of the temperature.

Fahrenheit: Select Fahrenheit if the temperature entered is in degrees Fahrenheit.

Celsius: Select Celsius if the temperature entered is in degrees Celsius.

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 Note: The Temperature Format setting is only used by the EMC when the Temperature
Source is set to “Manual.”

4.19.2. Setting the Temperature Source

This drop-down menu is used to select the source of the temperature.

METAR: Select METAR to take the temperature from METAR data acquired via the Internet.

Probe: Select Probe to take the temperature from the optional temperature probe. See section
8.1 for more information on using the temperature probe.

Txt File: Select Txt File to have a text file that is loaded into compact flash to be the source that
provides the temperature. The text file is a normal ASCII text file that is called
“temperature.txt”. The filename is case-sensitive. The format of the information in the
file is a single line of ASCII text as follows:

T,73,F

T represents this is temperature information, 73 is the actual temperature value, and F represents the
units either C (for Celsius) or F (for Fahrenheit). The file content is case-sensitive.

NMEA0813: Select NMEA0183 to have an NMEA 0183 protocol based device provide the
temperature (NMEA0813 requires a serial connection to an available serial port).

Manual: Select Manual to manually set the temperature via the Set Temperature menu item.

4.19.3. Setting the Temperature

This option is used to set the temperature when the Temperature Source is set to Manual. The slider
provides a range of -40 to +140.

4.19.4. Setting the METAR Server Setup

METAR is widely used in the aviation industry to obtain meteorological data from airports. The EMC
can extract the temperature from the data and use it for media displaying temperature. The use of this
feature requires a connection to the Internet.

 Please note that the METAR is a PASSIVE FTP session.

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Figure 4-40: METAR Tab

METAR Server IP: Enter the IP address of the METAR server you would like to use. A known IP
address for one METAR server is 205.156.51.200.

Airport ID: Enter the airport code for the airport you would like to obtain the temperature from.
The Airport ID must be entered in all upper case letters. For example for KIAG
(Niagara Falls International Airport), the following file gets downloaded to the
device:

ftp://205.156.51.200/data/observations/metar/stations/KIAG.TXT

 IMPORTANT: The airport call letters MUST be in CAPITALS. The METAR site is
case sensitive.

Poll Interval: Enter how often you would like the EMC to obtain the temperature. Temperature
logos will be immediately updated each time the temperature is retrieved from the
METAR server.

Poll Interval at Failure: Enter how long you would like the EMC to wait before trying to retrieve the
temperature from the METAR server after a failed attempt.

Use Proxy: This is selected if EMC requires a proxy to access the METAR site (Internet). See
section 4.20 to set up the proxy.

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4.20. PROXY
This section configures the proxy server parameters. In the case where the crawl/dynamic text option is
enabled (+TXT) or metar is being used the data source for these objects can be fed using RSS feeds
and or metar. These feeds are typically on the outside of most corporate firewalls. These parameters
allow the EMC to use the company’s proxy server to externally access the data.

Figure 4-41: Proxy Tab

4.20.1. Proxy Server Setup

Use Proxy Server: Select Yes to enable the Proxy Server. Select No to disable the Proxy Server.

Proxy Server IP: This field sets the Proxy Server IP address. This is the company’s proxy server
used to access external websites. This should be provided by the IT
administrator.

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Port: This field enables the user to select the port. This is the port to use on the company’s
proxy server used to access external websites. This should be provided by the IT
administrator.

User ID: This field enables the user to enter a user name to access the proxy server. This should
be provided by the IT administrator.

Password: This field enables the user to enter a password to access the proxy server. This should
be provided by the IT administrator.

4.20.2. Domain Name Server

Primary: This field sets the primary domain name server (or DNS) IP address. This should be
provided by the IT administrator.

Secondary: This field sets the secondary domain name server IP address. This should be provided by
the IT administrator.

4.21. USER TRANSITIONS

This section configures the user to configure the five User Transitions (duration, lag, dwell, lead) for each
of the four speeds (slow, medium, fast, and custom). User Transitions are custom transitions that the
user can use instead of using the default Audio-Follows-Video. This feature allows users to configure a
particular transition type for video and another type for audio.

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Figure 4-42: User Transitions

User Transition: Select a user transition (1 to 5) from the drop down menu and check the “Enabled”
box in order to enable the transition.

Transition Name: Provide a name for the transition using the text field.

Speed: Select a transition speed using the drop down menu.

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4.21.1. Video & Keyer Timings

Type: Enables you to select to the transition type. Types include: Cut, V Fade, Cut-Fade, Mix,
and Fade-Cut.

Duration: Enables you to set the total duration.

Fall / Dwell / Rise: Enables you to the set the fall, dwell, and rise options.

4.21.2. View Table

Selecting this button will open the “Transition Adjustment” window as illustrated in Figure 4-43. This
window enables you to view your current transition details for each transition.

Figure 4-43: Transition Adjustment Window

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4.21.3. Multiple Transition Adjustments

The “Multiple Transition Adjustment” section enables you to adjust transition options at the same time.

Speed Group: Enables you to select the speed of multiple transitions. Options include: Slow,
Medium, Fast, or Custom.

Value to Adjust: Enables you to select the desired values to be adjusted. Options include: Total
Duration, Audio Lead, Audio Dwell and Audio Lag.

 Please note: Dwell time is not applicable to all transition types.

New Value: Enables you to enter a new value to the designated transition type.

Click the “Update” button to update the transition details.

Select the “Save” button to ensure your changes are saved.

4.21.4. Audio & Voice-Over Timings

Type: Enables you to select the transition type. Types include: Cut, V Fade, Cut-Fade, Mix,
and Fade-Cut.

Mode: Enables mode the audio transition will behave: Audio-follow-video, Audio Lead, or
Audio Lags.

Duration: Enables you to set the total duration.

Audio Lead / Audio Lag: Enables you to the set the amount of Audio Lead and Audio Lag.

4.21.5. View Table

Please refer to section 4.21.2 for more information.

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5. CONFIGURING SOURCE NAMES AND ROUTER SIZE

The EMC will typically interface with an upstream router. This section describes how to configure the
sources and router size that is available to the EMC.

In the main EMC-Setup window, select Sources and you will see the following window:

Figure 5-1: EMC-Setup Source Table

This dialog box creates the source definitions and other parameter that may be associated with the
source. The options are:

Add: Add a set of sources.

Insert: Insert a source to the list.

Delete: Delete a source from the list.

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To start, the user must select Add button to add the number of sources that will be available to the EMC.
In the dialog box, enter the number of sources.

 Note: The maximum number of sources that an EMC can currently access on the
upstream router is 240.

5.1. CONFIGURING CURRENT SOURCE

The user now must select a source from the list that has been populated with the number of sources
available to EMC.

Router Index: This is the actual router index on the upstream router for the selected source. Sources
may not necessarily in contiguous blocks on the upstream router. This maps the
logical source of the EMC to the physical input port on the upstream router.


Note: A Router Index MUST only be used once in the EMC Source List. If there are
repeated indexes used this can result in incorrect source status tally on control panels
and to M2100 automation.

Identification: This the name of the source and how it will appear on LCD buttons of the control
panels. By selecting the Auto-assign box, the name entered will be copied
automatically to the LCD legend.

5.1.1. Audio Parameters

These are audio parameters the user may want to define on a per source basis.

Video Only: Check this option for sources that do not have any discrete audio associated with
them; this prevents the EMC requesting audio routes of the upstream router when they
are not required. When this option is checked all other audio options are disabled.

Shuffle: This drop-down combo box selects any audio shuffling stores configure in section 4.7
applied to the EMC when this source is selected to the preset or program bus. If no
change is required when this source is selected set this to the first selection
"Unchanged".

Format: This drop-down combo box selects the audio format type for the EMC when this source
is selected to the preset or program bus. If no change is required when this source is
selected then set this to the first selection "Unchanged".

5.1.2. Keyer Parameters

For each source, parameters can be given that change the keying levels that are selected on the preset
and or program bus when this source is selected. The options are to:

Unchanged: Leave the keyer level as it is.

Take Off: Take the selected Keyer Off-Air if this source is selected.

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Put On: Take the selected Keyer On-Air if this source is selected.

5.1.3. Pre-roll Parameters

Preroll: This is the time required (in frames) before the device is at the correct playing speed and
can be put on-air. If a preroll time is defined for a source then the 'Preroll & Transition
Take' key will wait for this period of time after the take key has been pressed to start the
transition.

Control: If the EMC is required to trigger the play command to the device the control method,
either serial or GPO control can be defined. If the control method is GPO then the
corresponding GPO must be configured for “Manual GPO”. If the control method is
Machine Control then the corresponding serial port should be configured for Sony VTR
Protocol.

5.1.4. Logo Parameters

These parameters are not applicable to an EMC system.

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6. CONTROL PANELS
The EMC system supports a range of manual control panels that can be used individually or in pairs. A
system can consist of a single panel dedicated to a single EMC channel. Others can consist of a single
(or multiple) control panels controlling multiple EMC channels. The EMC can be connected to various
types of control panels (QMC-CP-E, QMC-CP-1000E, QMC-CP-2408E, QMC-DCP and EMC-DCP) to
allow manual operation. All the control panels are fully software configurable using EMC-Setup.

6.1. SINGLE CHANNEL PANELS

Typically, for single channel panels customers can use any of the available panels.

6.1.1. QMC-CP-E
This 2RU control panel is typically used for facilities that are looking for a simple control panel that allows
for Program and Preset bus selection, Keyer, DVE, and VO selection, and TAKE. As with all the control
panels for the EMC, the LCD buttons are fully configurable to suit the customer application. The LCD
buttons also offer different colours to show status.

Figure 6-1: QMC-CP-E Control Panel

6.1.2. QMC-CP-1000E
The 1RU control panel is typically used for facilities that are looking for Program Bus only control panel.
With the facility typically under full automation control, the QMC-CP-1000E offers users a simple panel to
perform Program Bus hot cuts in cases of emergency. As will all the control panels for the EMC, the
LCD buttons are fully configurable to suit the customer application. The LCD buttons also offer different
colours to show status.

Figure 6-2: QMC-CP1000E Control Panel

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6.1.3. QMC-CP-2048E
The 2RU control panel is typically used for facilities have a QMC-CP-1000E and QMC-CP-E panel and
are looking for additional buttons for menus, etc. The QMC-CP-2048E is known as a buddy panel.
When configured as such, the QMC-CP-2048E is logically associated with the QMC-CP-1000E or QMC-
CP-E to allow for users to expand controls. As with all the control panels for the EMC, the LCD buttons
are fully configurable to suit the customer application. The LCD buttons also offer different colours to
show status.

Figure 6-3: QMC-CP2048E Control Panel

6.1.4. QMC-DCP & EMC-DCP

The 19” wide desktop control panels are typically used for facilities that require a high level of manual
intervention. These are facilities that tend to live events. Also, the QMC-DCP is used for facilities that
require a traditional full size master control panel.

Figure 6-4: EMC-DCP Panel

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The QMC-DCP offers a number of options. The +LCD option places a 4.3” LCD screen onto the panel.
This LCD panel is used for audio metering, logo preview, and multi-viewer layout preview. The +ABP
option adds 5 shaft encoders and 15 additional LCD buttons. As with all the control panels for the EMC,
all the buttons on the QMC-DCP are fully configurable to suit the customer application. The LCD buttons
also offer different colours to show status

6.2. MULTI CHANNEL PANELS

For systems that require multi-channels panels, typically the QMC-DCP is used. However, if the QMC-
CP-1000E or the QMC-CP-E is combined with the QMC-CP-2048E (“buddy panel”), they too can be
used for such systems.

6.3. CONFIGURING THE CONTROL PANELS

To configure the control panels, on the main EMC-Setup page select the Panels button. A System
Panels window will appear.

Figure 6-5: System Panels Window

The choices on this window are:

New: Create a new control panel. This will open up a New Panel window:

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The available panel types are listed when you pull down the menu.

For the EMC, the only panel types that are supported are: QMC-DCP (EMC-DCP), QMC-CP1000E,
QMC-CP2000E, and QMC-CP2048E. The others are invalid panel types that will not work with the
EMC.

Edit: Edit the selected control panel.

Copy: Copy the selected control panel. This action will insert a copy of the selected panel into
the list and automatically increment the QLINK address.

Delete: Delete the selected control panel.

Export: Save the selected control panel configuration to an external file located on PC that will
have a .pan extension.

Import: Load the selected control panel configuration from an external file located on PC that
will have a .pan extension.

6.3.1. QMC CP1000E – Key Definition

When the QMC-CP-1000E panel is selected, the following configuration window will appear:

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Figure 6-6: QMC-CP-1000E Key Definition Tab

This is the configuration of the panel and the LCD button layout it will use. Under the Key Definition tab
you have the following:

Name: This allows for a name to be configured for the panel.

QLink Address (in Hex): This is the Q-Link Address of the panel. Similar to QLink addressing for
the EMC to communicate with an Evertz router, the panels use the same
scheme to interact with the EMC channels. This Q-Link address has to
match the Q-Link set on the control panel itself.

Description: This allows for a description to be configured for the panel.

6.3.1.1. Key Parameters

This section is used to configure the behavior of the panel buttons. On the QMC-CP-1000E the 16
buttons are shown on the lower half of the configuration window. When selecting one of the buttons,
the Key Parameters will allow the user to set the behavior of the key:

Type: This sets the button to a particular function type. The list of function types is available
later in this manual.

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Number: This is secondary choice based on the “Type” selection. For example, if the user
selected “Channel” to be the button’s function type, the field selects the channel
number.

Legend: This edit box displays affects what is displayed in the LCD of the button. If this edit box
is left empty and the key is a source or channel key then it will obtain its legend from the
relevant name table. I.e. source LCD button legend. This edit box allows a two row 5+5
character legend to be used. If only 1, 2 or 3 characters are used on any one line,
spaces can be added before in order to centre justify the legend when it is displayed in
the LCD display.

Mode: This sets the mode of the button:

• Static – The button is static and doesn’t change.
• Changed by primary menu – The button will change when a primary menu is selected.
• Changed by secondary menu – The button will change when a secondary menu is
selected.

Parking Position: This is a key that can be used as a ‘parking’ space to reflect and copy the
functionality of a particular key. In order to copy a key functionality to this position, select
the key to copy and then press ‘p’ or ‘P’, this then moves the key type and number to
the parked key (not affecting the copied key). To move the parked key to another key,
select the key to be changed and press either ‘u’ or ‘U’. After each ‘u’ key press the key
number is automatically incremented if the key type is a source key.

6.3.1.2. Default Parameters

These are the default parameters of the control panel that require configuration for establishing
communications to the EMC, communications to “buddy panels” if required, and default power up
behaviour.

Channel: This is the channel the panel will control when it powers up.

Automation Mode: This is the operational mode that the panel will be in when the EMC is in
automation mode. The panel can be either: Panel enabled, Panel disabled, or Limited
functions.

Panel enabled: All key types are available to the user regardless of the M2100
automation control being enabled or disabled.

Panel disabled: When M2100 automation control of the EMC is enabled, the only
keys that will function on the panel are Panel Lock, Channel and
Menu keys.

Limited Functions: When M2100 automation control of the EMC is enabled, only
limited keys will function on the panel which are Panel Lock,
Channel, Menu, Auto Toggle, Audio Shuffling key types and Latch
Gain Adjust key types.

Networking: The “Use Ethernet instead of QLink” box MUST be checked in order for the panel to talk
to the EMC. The IP address that is filled in MUST match the IP address of the panel.

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Buddy Panel Address: In some applications, two panels might be required to work with one
another. If this is the case then this address field should be set to the address of the
panel that this panel is required to work with. The other panel will also need this field set
as the communication is bi-directional.

Tally remains when protected: This checkbox allows the user to configure if the panel will show
tally (status) when the panel is in a “channel protect mode”.

6.3.2. QMC-CP1000E LCD Properties

The LCD Properties tab allows users to configure the colour for various behaviors of the LCD buttons.
By default different key types use a 'standard set' of colours, but the user can change these colours on
an individual panel basis.

There are a number of standard key types that have colour configuration capability; these are shown in
greyed-out edit boxes within this section. Any key type not covered by these types will be configured by
the "Other Off" or "Other On" settings.

Figure 6-7: QMC-CP1000E LCD Properties Tab

Key Type: This selects the key type that requires a colour change, when changing the selection the
current colour setting will change in the Colour selector.

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Colour Selector: This will change the colour of the currently selected key type, when changing the
selection the colour setting shown in the greyed-out edit box will change to show the result of
the change.

Restore: This will restore all the key type colours to the Evertz standard.

Save Default: This will save the current colour settings as the default for any LCD panels that are
created subsequently.

Disable Learn mode on Primary Source Keys: This option allows for learn mode programming of
Primary Source Keys to be enabled/disabled on this panel.

6.3.3. QMC-CP-E Key Definition

When the QMC-CP-E panel is selected, the following configuration window will appear:

Figure 6-8: QMC-CP-E Key Definition Tab

This is the configuration of the panel and the LCD button layout it will use. Under the Key Definition tab
you have the following:

Name: This allows for a name to be configured for the panel.

QLink Address (in Hex): This is the QLink Address of the panel. Similar to Q-Link addressing for
the EMC to communicate with an Evertz router, the panels use the same scheme to
interact with the EMC channels. This Q-Link address has to match the Q-Link set on
the control panel itself.

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Description: This allows for a description to be configured for the panel.

6.3.3.1. Key Parameters

This section is used to configure the behavior of the panel buttons. On the QMC-CP-2000E the 33
buttons are shown on the lower half of the configuration window. When selecting one of the buttons,
the Key Parameters will allow the user to set the behavior of the key:

Type: This sets the button to a particular function type. The list of function types is available
later in this manual.

Number: This is secondary choice based on the “Type” selection. For example, if the user
selected “Channel” to be the button’s function type, the field selects the channel
number.

Legend: This edit box displays affects what is displayed in the LCD of the button. If this edit box
is left empty and the key is a source or channel key then it will obtain its legend from the
relevant name table. I.e. source LCD button legend. This edit box allows a two row 5+5
character legend to be used. If only 1, 2 or 3 characters are used on any one line,
spaces can be added before in order to centre justify the legend when it is displayed in
the LCD display.

Mode: This set mode of the button:

• Static – The button is static and doesn’t change.
• Changed by primary menu – The button will change when a primary menu is
selected.
• Changed by secondary menu – The button will change when a secondary menu is
selected.

6.3.3.2. Default Parameters

These are the default parameters of the control panel that require configuration for establishing
communications to the EMC, communications to “buddy panels” if required, and default power up
behaviour.

Channel: This is the channel the panel will control when it powers up.

Automation Mode: This is the operational mode that the panel will be in when the EMC is in
automation mode. The panel can be either: Panel enabled, Panel disabled or Limited
functions. See section 6.3.1.2 for more details regarding these modes.

Networking: The “Use Ethernet instead of QLink” box MUST be checked in order for the panel to
talk to the EMC. The IP address that is filled in MUST match the IP address of the
panel.

Buddy Panel Address: In some applications, two panels might be required to work with one
another. If this is the case then this address field should be set to the address of the
panel that this panel is required to work with. The other panel will also need this field set
as the communication is bi-directional.

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Tally remains when protected: This checkbox allows the user to configure if the panel will show
tally (status) when the panel is in a “channel protect mode”.

Parking Position: This is a key that can be used as a ‘parking’ space to reflect and copy the
functionality of a particular key. In order to copy a key functionality to this position, select
the key to copy and then press ‘p’ or ‘P’, this then moves the key type and number to the
parked key (not affecting the copied key). To move the parked key to another key, select
the key to be changed and press either ‘u’ or ‘U’. After each ‘u’ key press the key number
is automatically incremented if the key type is a source key.

Configure Primary Menu:

Primary Menus are defined as main menus on the control panel. These typically represent major
functional categories of controls.

Configure Secondary Menu:

Secondary Menus are defined as sub-menus to the Primary Menus on the control panel. These
typically represent minor functional categories of controls.

6.3.4. QMC-CP-E LCD Properties

The LCD Properties tab allows users to configure the colour for various behaviors of the LCD buttons.
By default different key types use a 'standard set' of colours, but the user can change these colours on
an individual panel basis.

There are a number of standard key types that have colour configuration capability; these are shown in
greyed-out edit boxes within this section. Any key type not covered by these types will be configured by
the "Other Off" or "Other On" settings.

Key Type: This selects the key type that requires a colour change, when changing the
selection the current colour setting will change in the Colour selector.

Colour Selector: This will change the colour of the currently selected key type, when changing the
selection the colour setting shown in the greyed-out edit box will change to show
the result of the change.

Restore: This will restore all the key type colours to the Evertz standard.

Save Default: This will save the current colour settings as the default for any LCD panels that are
created subsequently.

Disable Learn mode on Primary Source Keys: This option allows for learn mode programming of
Primary Source Keys to be enabled/disabled on this panel.

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6.3.5. QMC-DCP – Dialog

When the QMC-DCP panel is selected, the following configuration window will appear:

Figure 6-9: QMC-DCP Dialog Tab

This is the configuration of the panel and the LCD button layout it will use. Under the Key Definition tab
you have the following:

Name: This allows for a name to be configured for the panel.

QLink Address (in Hex): This is the QLink Address of the panel. Similar to QLink addressing for
the EMC to communicate with an Evertz router, the panels use the same
scheme to interact with the EMC channels. This QLink address has to match
the QLink set on the control panel itself.

Description: This allows for a description to be configured for the panel.

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6.3.5.1. Key Parameters

This section is used to configure the behavior of the panel buttons. On the QMC-DCP (EMC-DCP) the
98 buttons (113 with the +ABP option) are shown on the lower half of the configuration window. When
selecting one of the buttons, the Key Parameters will allow the user to set the behavior of the key:

Type: This sets the button to a particular function type. The list of function types is available later in
this manual.

Number: This is secondary choice based on the “Type” selection. For example, if the user
selected “Channel” to be the button’s function type, the field selects the channel
number.

Legend: This edit box displays affects what is displayed in the LCD of the button. If this edit box
is left empty and the key is a source or channel key then it will obtain its legend from the
relevant name table. I.e. source LCD button legend. This edit box allows a two row 5+5
character legend to be used. If only 1, 2 or 3 characters are used on any one line,
spaces can be added before in order to centre justify the legend when it is displayed in
the LCD display.

Mode: This set mode of the button:

• Static – The button is static and doesn’t change.
• Changed by primary menu – The button will change when a primary menu is
selected.
• Changed by secondary menu – The button will change when a secondary menu is
selected.

Parking Position: This is a key that can be used as a ‘parking’ space to reflect and copy the
functionality of a particular key. In order to copy a key functionality to this position, select
the key to copy and then press ‘p’ or ‘P’, this then moves the key type and number to
the parked key (not affecting the copied key). To move the parked key to another key,
select the key to be changed and press either ‘u’ or ‘U’. After each ‘u’ key press the key
number is automatically incremented if the key type is a source key.

Configure Primary Menu: Primary Menus are defined as main menus on the control panel. These
typically represent major functional categories of controls.

Configure Secondary Menu: Secondary Menus are defined as sub-menus to the Primary
Menus on the control panel. These typically represent minor functional categories of
controls.

6.3.5.2. Default Parameters

These are the default parameters of the control panel that require configuration for establishing
communications to the EMC, communications to “buddy panels” if required, and default power up
behaviour.

Channel: This is the channel the panel will control when it powers up.

Automation Mode: This is the operational mode that the panel will be in when the EMC is in
automation mode. See section 6.3.1.2.

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Buddy Panel Address: In some applications, two panels might be required to work with one
another. If this is the case then this address field should be set to the address of the panel that this
panel is required to work with. The other panel will also need this field set as the communication is bi-
directional.

Tally remains when protected: This checkbox allows the user to configure if the panel will show
tally (status) when the panel is in a “channel protect mode”.

Network: The “Ethernet instead of QLink” box MUST be checked in order for the panel to talk to
the EMC. The IP address that is filled in MUST match the IP address of the panel.

SNMP This allows the user to create SNMP events to recall from the QMC-DCP panel.

6.3.5.3. SNMP Setup

The SNMP Setup window will show the list of currently created SNMP Events. The user can create or
edit an event with following parameters:

Figure 6-10: SNMP Setup Window

Display Name: This is the name of the SNMP event. This will also show up on the LCD button.

OID: This is the Object Identifier uniquely identifies the managed object you want to set in a
product’s MIB. For example, on the 7812UDX, the aspect ratio control has a unique OID.

Target IP: This is the target IP address for accessing the product’s OID. Some products have a direct
IP connection to handle SNMP. Others may go through a frame controller (like the
7700FC) to handle the SNMP parameters.

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Value: This is the value you are setting to the OID of the product’s MIB.

6.3.5.4. SNMP Event Group

The SNMP Event Group window will show the user to group a number of SNMP events into a single
group. This Event Group can be triggered directly from the QMC-DCP.

Figure 6-11: SNMP Event Groups

 Note: There is a MAXIMUM of 25 SNMP Event Groups that can be configured.

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6.3.6. QMC-DCP – Panel Properties

Similar to the EMC ports the QMC-DCP has a number of serial ports that can be configured to control
other devices.

Figure 6-12: Panel Properties Tab

Figure 6-13: Protocol Drop Down Menu

6.3.7. QMC-DCP LCD Properties

The LCD Properties tab allows users to configure the colour for various behaviors of the LCD buttons.
By default different key types use a 'standard set' of colours, but the user can change these colours on
an individual panel basis.

There are a number of standard key types that have colour configuration capability; these are shown in
greyed-out edit boxes within this section. Any key type not covered by these types will be configured by
the "Other Off" or "Other On" settings.

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Key Type: This selects the key type that requires a colour change, when changing the selection the
current colour setting will change in the Colour selector.

Colour Selector: This will change the colour of the currently selected key type, when changing the
selection the colour setting shown in the greyed-out edit box will change to show the
result of the change.

Restore: This will restore all the key type colours to the Evertz standard.

Save Default: This will save the current colour settings as the default for any LCD panels that are
created subsequently.

6.3.8. QMC-DCP – Side Car

The QMC-DCP allows for JLCooper Fader Master to be connected (via serial) to offer a manual control
for audio. The Side Car configuration tab allows for the user to configure various controls to the sliders
and functions to the buttons on the Fader Master panel.

Figure 6-14: Side Car Tab

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7. EMC OPTIONS

7.1. INTERNAL MEDIA STORE

The 3025EMC comes equipped with an internal media store. This internal media store comes with four
layers for static, animated, time, date, and temperature graphics. The internal media store also stores
audio .wav files. The four layers can be multi-layered; such that multiple graphics can be placed on top
of each other. For support for crawls and dynamic text graphics the +TXT option must be installed. To
increase the number of logo layers from four to 16, the +EMG option must be installed.

The EMC uses two types of memory to take a graphic or audio file to air. The EMC uses playout cache
to take the graphic or audio file to air. This memory is considered to be in-line memory and is similar to
DRAM on a PC. The playout cache temporally stores the graphic to use on air. If the graphic is not on
air, it will remain in the playout cache to be recalled later or until another graphic is called and space is
required on the playout cache. The EMC comes with a default of 2GB of playout cache. This can be
upgraded to 8GB with the factory installed option +PC8G.

The second memory type is compact flash or off-line memory. This is where the graphic and audio files
are stored. Graphic and audio files are loaded onto the compact flash from an external PC running
Overture Suite. The files are then transferred from the compact flash to playout cache when required.
The EMC has a 2GB compact flash which can be upgraded to 8GB with the +CF8G option. For users
requiring larger off-line storage, the +NAS option allows users to mount a network drive onto the EMC.
This network storage is another storage source for the EMC to look for graphic or audio files to load into
playout cache and take to air.

 Note: The customer has to provide the network storage device for the +NAS option.
This device has to support NFSv3 and Windows File sharing.

The graphic file formats that are supported by the EMC are: .PNG, .JPG, .GIF, .TGA, .TIF, .MOV, and
.AVI. The audio file format that is supported is .WAV files. Users use Overture Media Designer import
the files and convert them .EVL (Evertz Vector Logo) file format that is used by the EMC. Users also use
Overture Media Manager to load logos onto the EMC. Please refer to the Overture Suite Users Manual
on details on the creation and management of graphic and audio files on the EMC.

7.1.1. Storage Capacity of Playout Cache

Table 7-1 and Table 7-2 provide storage capacity information in regards to the maximum quantity and
maximum animation values for the available playout cache.

 Note: The animation capacity is based on and calculated using 30 frames per second;
however, the 625 standard is calculated using 25 fps.

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Maximum
Logo Size Total Pixels Overture Size Maximum Quantity
Animation (sec)
YCbR RGB YCbR RGB YCbR RGB
format Format format Format format Format
525
38880
1/9 228 152 9206 13808 307 460
(240×162)
87480
¼ 513 342 4091 6137 136 205
(360×243)
349920
Full 2050 1367 1023 1534 34 51
(720×486)
625
46080
1/9 270 180 7767 11651 311 466
(240×192)
103680
¼ 608 405 3452 5178 138 207
(360×288)
414720
Full 2430 1620 863 1295 35 52
(720×576)
720p
102480
1/9 600 400 3493 5239 116 175
(427×240)
230400
¼ 1350 900 1553 2330 52 78
(640×360)
921600
Full 5400 3600 388 583 13 19
(1280×720)
1080i
230400
1/9 1350 900 1553 2330 52 78
(640×360)
518400
¼ 3038 2025 690 1036 23 35
(960×540)
2073600
Full 12150 8100 173 259 6 9
(1920×1080)

Table 7-1: Storage Capacity for 2Gb Playout Cache

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Maximum
Logo Size Total Pixels Overture Size Maximum Quantity
Animation (sec)
YCbR RGB YCbR RGB YCbR RGB
format Format format Format format Format
525
38880
1/9 228 152 36822 55234 1227 1841
(240×162)
87480
1/4 513 342 16366 24548 546 818
(360×243)
349920
full 2050 1367 4091 6137 136 205
(720×486)
625
46080
1/9 270 180 31069 46603 1243 1864
(240×192)
103680
1/4 608 405 13808 20713 552 829
(360×288)
414720
full 2430 1620 3452 5178 138 207
(720×576)
720p
102480
1/9 600 400 13970 20955 466 699
(427×240)
230400
1/4 1350 900 6214 9321 207 311
(640×360)
921600
full 5400 3600 1553 2330 52 78
(1280×720)
1080i
230400
1/9 1350 900 6214 9321 207 311
(640×360)
518400
1/4 3038 2025 2762 4143 92 138
(960×540)
2073600
full 12150 8100 690 1036 23 35
(1920×1080)

Table 7-2: Storage Capacity for 8 Gb Playout Cache

7.1.2. Primer on Creating Logos

The 3025EMC hardware executes the keying and display of logos, however, the user is responsible for
composing the image design. Unfortunately, the image created by the artist is not always generated
the same when it is keyed into and displayed on the video. These following sections will introduce the
user to some basic principles associated with keying graphical information on video. It will also provide
some guidelines when preparing logos to get the best quality possible.

Evertz Overture™ software imports the user’s image, formats it, and sends it to the EMC hardware. If
the user is already familiar with the creating images for use on video, please refer to the summary in
section 7.1.2.9 for a brief overview.

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7.1.2.1. Introduction
The user will require two items in order to insert an image into the video. One is the image or artwork
to be displayed, called the “fill”. The second is a black and white image, called a “key”, that is used to
tell the hardware where to display the image and where to display the background or video signal.
Where the key is black, the video signal will be visible. Where it is white, the fill will be visible. Grey
areas will display a "mixed" value that is partially the background video and partially the logo image
depending on the brightness of the key's gray value.

7.1.2.2. Types of Keys

Overture™ software can take an image and extract a key signal out of the image based on a colour
that is selected as the background colour. This is called "chroma keying" because the colour selected
will be the used to create the key. The software takes an image and a selected colour and then creates
a key that is either black (in areas where the image matches the selected colour) or white (otherwise).

The resulting key is a black and white image with hard edges between the background/foreground.
This is called a "hard key" because of the resulting hard edge between fill and background. The
Overture™ software will "soften" the edges so as to not violate any video bandwidth restrictions.

This "self key" technique may work fine for simple, few colour images, but if the background has subtle
changes or it bleeds into the foreground image, the edge between the background and fill will be
jagged and will not always follow the contour of the fill.

For better results the user can supply a key image that is created at the same time as the source
image with the keying effect in mind. Copying the fill image and converting the foreground area to a
gray level that is proportional to the desired mix value creates a key. Softening (sloping) the edges of
the key will in turn control the "hardness" of the background/fill transition.

The key file must have the following characteristics:

1. It must be the same Horizontal and Vertical size as the fill.

2. The image in the key file must have the same Horizontal and Vertical location as the image in
the fill file.
3. The file formats must be the same.
4. The key file must be black and white only. This means that Red, Green and Blue must have the
same numbers everywhere in the file.

7.1.2.3. Translucency and Drop Shadows

Many times it is desirable to have the whole logo or an area of the logo translucent. This means that
both the fill and background are visible in a mixed proportion (i.e. 60% fill and 40% background). For
instance, a drop shadow around an object consists of a background mixed with a colour (usually dark
gray). It is not imperative that the overall transparency is correct when the artwork is being designed.
The overall transparency of the logo can be adjusted in three places: in the original key image, in the
Overture™ software and in the EMC hardware. For best results, ensure the original key has the proper
scaling, particularly when there are various regions of differing translucency.

If the user is drawing a separate key and fill, translucent regions can be created by placing gray over
the desired areas. Bright gray will include more fill than background and dark gray will include more
background.

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If the image does not have an associated key file, the Overture™ software enables the user to select a
colour to use as a match colour (chroma key). All areas of the logo with this colour will have a
translucent/drop shadow effect. Of course it is up to the designer to ensure that the drop shadow
colour only exists in the areas where a translucent effect is desired. Otherwise, in some areas,
unintended holes in the fill will appear. If the user wants more than one degree of translucency in the
same logo, separate key and fill files must be used. For these reasons, it is recommended to always
use separate key and fill files.

7.1.2.4. File Formats

Modern graphics and images can come in a wide variety of file formats. The following criteria must be
addressed to determine what is best for this application. First of all, images are only as good as their
source. A highly compressed JPEG image or a 4 bpp (4 bits or 16 colours per pixel) will not have the
same quality as a full colour (24 bpp) image. The most accurate (to the final representation when being
displayed in video) format is a RGB image (as compared to CMYK or a lossy compressed format).

Overture™ can support a variety of image formats, including Tiff, TGA, and BMP. All files must be
saved with 24bit colour values. These were picked to encourage the user to use file formats that
provide the best results.

7.1.2.5. Sharp Edges and Skinny Lines

The final product, when combined with the video, has certain limitations that are not present when the
image was created with today's modern graphics software. Although sharp edges (or fast colour
changes) and small skinny lines can be created and displayed on a computer monitor, they may not be
as visually appealing after being output to video and displayed on a regular TV monitor. The artifacts
will be flickering on horizontal lines, banding on vertical edges or a combination on diagonal edges.
This is due to limitations that exist in video that are different from the computer world (this is beyond
the scope of this help file). For example, if the user draws a simple image using Windows Paint, the
result will have illegal edges as described. If the user uses higher-end drawing packages, they will
have an option to turn on a filter that automatically smoothes edges between the different areas of the
drawing (this may be called "Anti-Aliasing" or "Feathering"). To ensure that the image has properly
shaped edges, zoom in on a sharp edge. Ensure that there are at least 2 pixels (horizontally and
vertically) of transition between the two areas.

The above puts limits on the smallest size that an object can take. A small 1 pixel wide line cannot be
properly reproduced. Ensure that all lines are at least 2 pixels wide and their edges are shaped.

7.1.2.6. Logo Size

To determine the size that the logo should be created the total size of the picture and the size of the
logo that will be inserted will need to be calculated. For example, high definition video picture area is
about 1000 lines high and 2000 pixels wide. If the user wishes to insert a logo that is 1/32 the size of
the picture, then they should draw an image that is 1000/32=32 lines high and 2000/32=63 pixels wide.
Before starting, the user must configure the drawing package to create a drawing area of this size.

Warning: Creating images that are larger or smaller and then re-scaling them will

 produce an image of poorer quality, than if the user was to create the image at the
proper 1:1 scaled size. The mathematical process of squeezing/expanding may
create unacceptable results, particularly on edges.

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The EMC hardware has minimum image memory sizes. If the user maintains within one memory block
size, it will maximize the number of logos that can be held in the hardware. The minimum size is 512
pixels wide by 270 pixels high for the 1080i version of the Logo Inserter.

7.1.2.7. Positioning the Logo

Upon importing the image, ensure the logo is as close as possible to the actual insertion point. The
user can use the Overture™ software to roughly position the logo on the screen and once the logo is
downloaded to the hardware, the user can fine-tune the position using the control panel.

7.1.2.8. Edges between the Fill and Background

There are a couple of artifacts that may occur on the edge between a logo and the background that are
not obvious at first but, once the user is aware of the occurrence, the user can create the image with
knowledge of how to avoid them.

The following provides an example of edges between the fill and background:

The following is the background image:

The following is the fill image used:

The image has the following key:

The following image displays the fill over the

background with a black border outlining the fill:

This occurs because the fill image has a transition from the fill colour to black and it overlaps the key
that also has a transition (from the fill to the background). A small portion of the black around the fill
shape sneaks through at the transition edge. This may or may not be a desirable effect.

Please be advised that if the fill has a shaped but sharp edge, and the key has a shaped but sharp
edge, the resulting image will have a predominantly sharp edge and edge-ringing issues may occur, as
described earlier. This is due to the fact that the key shapes the already shaped edge creating an even
faster edge.

If the above does not produce the desired result, the following can be performed:

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The following background image is used:

The following is the key image used:

The following fill image is larger than the key, as

shown in the adjacent image:

The following image shows the fill image without

the black border being produced:

The key in this example provides the proper edge shape for the fill.

If the user is not providing a key file, it is hard to remove an edge effect. A technique for doing this is to
surround the fill with a colour that is slightly different, but unique, from the image. Rather than having
black, or another contrasting colour peeking around the image, a subtle colour difference will be
produced that will not be visible.

7.1.2.9. Summary: Primer for Creating Logos

The following is a summary of some of the guidelines for preparing a logo file to use on EMC:

1. Best results are achieved when the user supplies both the fill and the key as two separate files.
2. Ensure that the Horizontal and Vertical sizes of both the fill and key files are the same.
3. Ensure that the position of both the fill and the key within the file is the same.
4. Ensure that the key file only contains luminance values (i.e. R=G=B).
5. Please draw the logo on a background that is close to, but distinct from, the edge of the logo.
6. Draw logos at proper 1:1 scale (i.e. do not resize after drawing).
7. Try to keep the logo under the size of one block of memory. This will save memory space in the
Logo Inserter hardware (512 pixels wide by 270 pixels high). Anti-alias all edges within the logo.
Try not to anti-alias the outer edges (where the keying will take place). This will create a logo
without a black border.
8. Keep all lines thicker than 2 pixels wide and 2 lines high. The line will flicker and/or have an odd
edge, if they are too thin.
9. Format the logo and key into a 24 bit per pixel RGB bitmap image.
10. Field one is dominant and starts on a Y/C co-located sample. This means that the first pixel of
the first line will be in the first field and the first pixel will be a Y, Cr, Cb co-located sample.

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7.2. DVE FOR SQUEEZEBACKS

The 3025EMC has two options for enabling a DVE for squeezebacks. The +DVE-2D options provides
two channels of 2D DVE moves (one channel on the Program path and one channel on the Preview
path) through the 3025EMC. The +DVE-2D-2 options provides four channels of 2D DVE moves (two
channels on the Program path and two channels on the Preview) path through the 3025EMC.

The DVE option provides digital video effects Size, Position, Squeeze and Crop. The normal DVE
background (DVE 1) is derived from a separate input to the 3025EMC, although this can also be
configured to be one of the other inputs to the 3025EMC.

 Note: The EMC automatically adds 2 frames of I/O delay to account for the DVE
functionality.

7.2.1. DVE Move Manager

There are two methods to create DVE moves for the EMC. Users can use Overture Media Designer to
create primary and secondary DVE moves that are used by the EMC. Users also use Overture Media
Manager to load the DVE moves onto the EMC. Please refer to the Overture Suite Users Manual on
details on the creation and management of DVE moves on the EMC.

The other method is to use EMC-Setup’s DVE Move Manager. This is selected on the main EMC-Setup
screen.

The DVE Move Manager window will open. It will connect to the EMC (over serial or Ethernet based on
comms setting) and show the current list of available DVE moves. There is an offline manager if you
want to create the DVE moves offline.

 Note: A maximum of 64 DVE Moves can be created per EMC channel.

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Figure 7-1: QMC DVE Manager

The choices available to select in this window are:

New: Create a new DVE move.

Delete: Delete the selected DVE move.

Edit: Edit the selected DVE move.

Copy: Copy the selected DVE move.

Save: Save the DVE moves to an external file located on the PC that will have a .dve
extension.

Load: Load the DVE moves from an external file located on the PC that have a .dve extension.

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7.2.2. Creating a DVE Move

When choosing either New or Edit from the main DVE manager, the user will see the main DVE move
creation window (screen capture from EMC-Setup 5v71). This is where the DVE move is created.

Figure 7-2: Edit DVE Move Window

The functionality of the parameters used for a DVE move is as follows:

Name: This is the name of the DVE move. This is the name that will show up on the control panels.
A maximum of 10 characters can be used. 5 characters for the top row of the key and 5 for
the bottom row.

Description: This is a more in depth description of the DVE move.

Transition Time: This is how long the DVE move will take. This value is fields for interlaced video
standards and frames for progressive standards.

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7.2.2.1. Start Frame

This configures the start position of the DVE move. These settings are based on the video standard
configured on the EMC. The DVE move editor has a box on the right side of the Start Frame section to
allow users to see what they are doing with editing the start frame parameters.

Position: This is the X and Y co-ordinates of the starting position of the DVE. The (0, 0) co-
ordinate represents the top left corner of the DVE move after the video has been
cropped.

Horizontal Size: The horizontal size of the start frame can be defined by editing a specific number of
pixels or a percentage of the full horizontal pixel length.

Vertical Size: The vertical size of the start frame can be defined by editing a specific number of lines or a
percentage of the total number of vertical lines.

Full Screen: This checked if you want the starting frame to be full screen.

Start from Current Position: This checked if you want the starting frame to from the current position
of the video. This move could be a continuation of another DVE move

Crop Frame: This allows the user to crop a portion of the start frame.

7.2.2.2. End Frame

This configures the end position of the DVE move. These settings are based on the video standard
configured on the EMC. The DVE move editor has box on the right side of the End Frame section to
allow users to see what they are doing with editing the end frame parameters.

Position: This is the X and Y co-ordinates of the end position of the DVE. The (0, 0) co-ordinate
represents the top left corner of the DVE move after the video has been cropped.

Horizontal Size: The horizontal size of the end frame can be defined by editing a specific number of
pixels or a percentage of the full horizontal pixel length.

Vertical Size: The vertical size of the end frame can be defined by editing a specific number of lines or a
percentage of the total number of vertical lines.

Full Screen: This checked if you want the ending frame to be full screen.

Crop Frame: This will allow the user to crop a portion of the end frame.

7.2.2.3. Border

 Note: DVE Border is currently NOT supported.

This allows the user to define border around the DVE move. The border of the DVE can be sharp with
no colours, or with a soft edge with a colour. This section configures the parameter for the border.

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Horizontal Size: The horizontal size of the border can be defined by editing a specific number of
pixels or a percentage of the full horizontal pixel length.

Vertical Size: The vertical size of the border can be defined by editing a specific number of lines
or a percentage of the total number of vertical lines.

Inside Softness: The inside of the border can have a softness applied to it. A value of 0% indicates
no softness and a sharp inside edge for the DVE move.

Colour: A colour can be given to the border by specifying a particular Y, Cb, and Cr value
or by selecting the Choose button for a colour palette.

Outside Softness: The outside of the border can have a softness applied to it. A value of 0%
indicates no softness and a sharp outside edge for the DVE move.

7.2.2.4. Background/Source
For both a Primary DVE and Secondary DVE the user can configure both the foreground and
background sources that will be used. In the below example, when the DVE Move is previewed the DVE
Background Source will be DVE 1 (DVE 1 I/P) and the DVE Foreground Source will be PST.

Figure 7-3: Background/Source Tab

Foreground Input: When the DVE is triggered this is the 3025EMC input that will be used for the DVE
A or DVE B foreground. If the foreground input is configured for PGM/PST then the
foreground will be PST if the move is previewed and PGM if the move is taken on-
air. Other possible sources are KEY/FILL 1, 2 & 3, DVE 1 & 2, EMG and AUX 1, 2
& 3.

Source: If a source change is required on the specified input then the required upstream
router source is configured here. Whenever the DVE move is either pre-selected or
triggered this source will be routed to the specified foreground input selected. This
will only happen if:

(1). A Source is specified in this dialogue.

(2). The upstream destination for the specified input has been configured in the
channel upstream router tab.

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(3). If the 3025EMC is controlling the upstream router.

(4). If the foreground input is NOT PGM/PST. The DVE engine purposely does not
have access to route the PGM/PST source as part of a DVE move.

Background Input: When the DVE is triggered this is the 3025EMC input that will be used for the DVE
A or DVE B background. If the background input is configured for PGM/PST then
the background will be PST if the move is previewed and PGM if the move is taken
on-air. Other possible sources are KEY/FILL 1, 2 & 3, DVE 1 & 2, EMG and AUX 1,
2 & 3.

Source: If a source change is required on the specified input then the required upstream
router source is configured here. Whenever the DVE move is either pre-selected or
triggered this source will be routed to the specified foreground input selected. This
will only happen if:

(1). A Source is specified in this dialogue.

(2). The upstream destination for the specified input has been configured in the
channel upstream router tab.
(3). If the 3025EMC is controlling the upstream router.
(4). If the foreground input is NOT PGM/PST. The DVE engine purposely does not
have access to route the PGM/PST source as part of a DVE move.

If both DVE A and DVE B are on-air at the same time (possible when either DVE-2D or DVE-2D-2
options have been purchased) and the background inputs are different then whichever DVE, A or B,
currently has priority the background source for this DVE will be used.

7.2.2.5. Audio Source

This control allows the user to specify the audio background source for the DVE move. This control will
define if additional audio will be mixed with the Program or Preset sources.

Figure 7-4: Audio Tab

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Foreground Source: This is fixed to either Program (Take DVE-A) or Preset Input (Preview DVE-A) for
either a DVE-A or DVE-B move. The ratio is set to a percentage of the overall audio. A
value of 0% is will indicate that the audio from PGM/PST will be muted during the DVE
move.

Background Source: This is selectable from None, V/O1, V/O2, V/O3 or 4 for a DVE-A or DVE-B
Move. The ratio is set to a percentage of the overall audio. A value of 0% will indicate
that the audio from the Background Source will be muted during a DVE move. None
specifies that no audio effects will take place during the DVE move, i.e. the PGM/PST
audio will be unchanged as a result of the move taking place.

Audio Transition Rate: This is the transition rate that the audio is mixed during the Primary DVE move.
This is represented in term of fields for interlaced and frames for progressive. This would
normally be less than the transition rate of the DVE moves itself.

If Reverse Move: Either start fading the audio at the start of the move reverse or end of the move
reverse.

Shuffler Layout: This allows for a stored shuffle profile to be applied to the Background audio
during the DVE move.

7.2.2.6. Options
One of the options for the DVE move is to link moves together. This control allows for the DVE move to
trigger other DVE moves when it’s completed.

Figure 7-5: Options Tab

Next Move: Select which DVE move to trigger once this DVE move is completed

Delay: This is the delay (fields or frames depending on the video standard) to wait before triggering the
next DVE move. 0 will select the next move only.

Take Off-air At End of Move: This will take the DVE Move off air when it is completed.

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Take Off-Air on move reverse: This will configure the Move to go off-air at the end of the move reverse
or not. Previously a DVE that returned to full screen on reverse would go off-air automatically, however
now if a move is to go off-air on move reverse this checkbox is required.

DVE move off: When this is set all of the DVE Start Frame and End Frame settings will become
unavailable. This setting configures the DVE move to go off-air when the DVE move is executed.

7.2.2.7. DVE SCALING AND CROPPING

Both the start and end frames of the DVE move can have scaling applied. By default when a DVE move
is created using the DVE Move Manager in EMC-Setup both the start frame and end frame will be full
screen, i.e. X=100% and Y=100%.

In order to scale the Foreground source for the DVE (as configured in the DVE Move) the user must
apply a horizontal scale percentage/number of pixels (X) and a vertical scale percentage/number of
pixels(Y).

Figure 7-6: DVE Scaling

The number of fields/frames that the DVE move takes to scale from the start position to the end position
is configured in the move as the Transition Time.

If there is NO CROPPING configured then the X/Y position is the position of the TOP LEFT CORNER
after scaling.

Figure 7-7: After Scale X/Y Position

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Cropping can either be performed on a full screen DVE or on a DVE that has already been scaled.

If cropping is performed then the X/Y Position is the X/Y Position of the TOP CORNER OF THE
CROPPED DVE and NOT of the scaled DVE. Cropping can either be performed as a
percentage/number of pixels of the full screen (both start and end frame) or performed as a
percentage/number of pixels of the scaled DVE (end frame only).

Figure 7-8: After Cropping X/Y Position

 Note: If the DVE has been scaled ONLY then the X/Y position is based on the top
left corner of the scaled DVE.

 Note: If the DVE has been scaled and cropped then the X/Y position is based on
the top left corner of the cropped DVE.

7.3. MACROS
The 3025EMC offers a feature called Macros. Macros allow users to define a timeline of actions and
assign it to a macro number. This macro number can be recalled using the control panel, automation or
GPI. The macro is an ideal tool to simplify a number of secondary events into a single action that can be
used by either automation or operators.

7.3.1. Macro Manager

To create Macros, users need to use EMC-Setup Macro Manager. This is selected on the main EMC-
Setup screen. There is an online or an offline Macro Manager if you want to create macros. The offline
will create a file with an .MRO extension. The online Macro Manager will connect directly to the EMC
and manage them directly, i.e. no configuration upload to the EMC channel required.

The Macro Manager window will open. It will connect to the EMC (over serial or Ethernet based on
comms setting) and show the current list of available macros.

 Note: A maximum of 255 Macros can be created per EMC channel. Each Macro can
consist of up to 1000 separate actions.

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Figure 7-9: QMC Macro Manager Window

The choices available to select in this window are:

New: Create a new macro.

Delete: Delete the selected macro.

Edit: Edit the selected macro.

Import: Import macros from to an external file located on PC that will have an .mro extension.

Export: Export an external file located on PC that has an .mro extension.

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7.3.2. Creating or Editing a Macro

When choosing either New or Edit from the main Macro Manager window, the user will see the main
Macro Sequence Editor. This is where the Macro is created.

Figure 7-10: EMC Macro Sequence Editor

The Macro Sequence Editor builds a macro as a series of macro events in a timed sequence. Each
macro event is added to the list of Macro Event with an offset relative to the start of the macro (time = 0).
The time offset for each macro event is based on frames. As an example, a macro event can be set to
start at time 0 (i.e. start as soon as the macro is called) or an offset from time 0 (i.e. start after some
period of frames). Each macro event is based on the start offset.

The Name field is the text that will be displayed on the Macro Selection keys on the control panels. A
maximum of 10 characters can be specified. 5 for the top 5 characters and 5 for the bottom.

The Macro Events is the list of events that the macro will perform in a timed manner. Users have an
option to:

Copy: This copies the selected event.

Delete: This deletes the selected event.

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7.3.2.1. Edit / New Item

This is list of the available events that can be called. These events are typical actions that exist on the
EMC that can be recalled by automation or GPIs. Each event will have a function, argument, start offset,
and parameter (beside start offset). The start offset is a value based on the start of the macro event.
Users can Add or Update Selected events to the Macro Events table.

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Function Description Argument Parameter

Select a Primary DVE move
DVE-A Move on PGM DVE Move 1 to 64 None
on Program Bus
Select a Secondary DVE
DVE-B Move on PGM DVE Move 1 to 64 None
move on Program Bus
Select a Primary DVE move
DVE-A Move on PVW DVE Move 1 to 64 None
on Preset Bus
Select a Secondary DVE
DVE-B Move on PVW DVE Move 1 to 64 None
move on Preset Bus
Set the priority of the DVE
Move if Primary and
DVE-A is highest, DVE-B is
DVE Priority Secondary are used. The None
highest
highest priority will be on
top.
Take Primary DVE move
DVE-A Off-air None None
Off Air.
Take Secondary DVE move
DVE-B Off-air None None
Off Air.
This puts the Primary DVE
DVE-A Transitional None None
move in a transitional state.
This puts the Secondary
DVE-B Transitional DVE move in a transitional None None
state.
Remove Primary DVE from
DVE A PGM
PGM.
Remove Primary DVE from
DVE A PVW
PST.
Remove Secondary DVE
DVE B PGM
from PGM.
Remove Secondary DVE
DVE OFF DVE B PVW None
from PST.
Remove ALL active DVEs
ALL PGM
from PGM.
Remove ALL active DVEs
ALL PVW
from PST.
Remove ALL active DVEs
ALL DVE
from both PGM & PST.
Extended Audio On Air Not Supported.
Extended Audio Off Air Not Supported.
KEY-1, KEY-2, KEY-3,
Keyer On Air Take the Keyer layer On Air None
KEY-4
KEY-1, KEY-2, KEY-3,
Keyer Off Air Take the Keyer layer Off Air None
KEY-4
Select Logo Not Supported
Take the Voice Over layer SO-1, SO-2, SO-3, SO-4,
Voice-overs On Air None
On Air SO-5

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Take the Voice Over layer SO-1, SO-2, SO-3, SO-4,

Voice-overs Off Air None
Off Air SO-5
Recall an audio shuffle
PGM Shuffle Store Shuffle Store 1 to 16 None
store on to Program bus
Recall an audio shuffle
PST Shuffle Store Shuffle Store 1 to 16 None
store on to Preset bus
Recall an audio input store
PGM Audio Input Store Store 1 to 10 None
on to Program bus
Recall an audio input store
PST Audio Input Store Store 1 to 10 None
on to Preset bus
Reset audio input settings
PGM Audio Input Settings
to default on the Program None None
Default
bus
PST Audio Input Settings Reset audio input settings
None None
Default to default on the Preset bus
Recall an audio shuffle
VO1 Shuffle Store Shuffle Store 1 to 16 None
store on for Voice Over 1
Recall an audio shuffle
VO2 Shuffle Store Shuffle Store 1 to 16 None
store on for Voice Over 2
Media Items 1 to 100. This
is by the location in the
Media Select Logo Select Media
media list that the item
appears.
Media Cue Cue Selected Media None
Media Fade In Fade in Selected Media None
Media Fade Out Fade Out Selected Media None
Media Fade Out All Not Supported None
VO3 Shuffle Store Recall an audio shuffle Shuffle Store 1 to 16 None
store on for Voice Over 3
VO4 Shuffle Store Recall an audio shuffle Shuffle Store 1 to 16 None
store on for Voice Over 4
VO5 Shuffle Store Recall an audio shuffle Shuffle Store 1 to 16 None
store on for Voice Over 5
PGM Audio Ratio Set the ratio for PGM bus Ratio from 1 to 100%. None
audio channels.
PST Audio Ratio Set the ratio for PST bus Ratio from 1 to 100%. None
audio channels.
VO1 Audio Ratio Set the ratio for VO1 bus Ratio from 1 to 100%. None
audio channels.
VO2 Audio Ratio Set the ratio for VO2 bus Ratio from 1 to 100%. None
audio channels.
VO3 Audio Ratio Set the ratio for VO3 bus Ratio from 1 to 100%. None
audio channels.
VO4 Audio Ratio Set the ratio for VO4 bus Ratio from 1 to 100%. None
audio channels.
VO5 Audio Ratio Set the ratio for VO5 bus Ratio from 1 to 100%. None
audio channels.

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Dolby Encoder On Take a Dolby Encoder On- Encoder Number None

Air
Dolby Encoder Off Take a Dolby Encoder Off- Encoder Number None
Air
Set a Dolby Encoder to be
Dolby Encoder Level On On-Air after the next Encoder Number None
transition
Set a Dolby Encoder to be
Dolby Encoder Level Off Off-Air after the next Encoder Number None
transition
Trigger an EMC GPO.
EMC GPO must be
configured as “GPO
GPO Trigger SYSTEM EVENT”. GPO Number None.
Parameter 1 is always 4
and Parameter 2 is the
active length in frames.
Enable the Dolby-E
Dolby Encoder Auto On Encoder On/Off auto-detect Encoder Number and Bus None
functionality.
Disable the Dolby-E
Dolby Encoder Auto Off Encoder On/Off auto-detect Encoder Number and Bus None
functionality.
Must be in Emergency
Soft Reset Perform a soft reset of the Mode OR Just do it with no None
channel from the panel. safeguard.
Run GPI Script Run a pre-configured GPI Open 1-15 or Closed 1-15 None
script
Set the Level ON for Up Up Mix, Down Mix 1 or
UDX Level ON Mix, Down Mix 1 or Down None
Down Mix 2.
Mix 2.
Set the Level OFF for Up Up Mix, Down Mix 1 or
UDX Level OFF Mix, Down Mix 1 or Down None
Down Mix 2.
Mix 2.
Set On-Air for Up Mix, Up Mix, Down Mix 1 or
UDX On-Air None
Down Mix 1 or Down Mix 2. Down Mix 2.
Set Off-Air for Up Mix, Up Mix, Down Mix 1 or
UDX Off-Air None
Down Mix 1 or Down Mix 2. Down Mix 2.
Table 7-3: Macro Events

7.4. MARKETS
The 3025EMC offers a feature called Markets. This feature is typically used in multi-channel systems to
group similar channels together. Markets allow the user to control multiple channels at once. This is
useful for manually operating a simulcast.

 Note: Automation systems can NOT control markets. Markets are only available
for manual operation.

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7.4.1. System Markets

To create or edit Markets, the user selects the Markets button on the main EMC-Setup page. The
System Market window will open up.

Figure 7-11: System Markets Window

The choices available to select in this window are:

New: Create a new market.

Edit: Edit the selected market.

Copy: Copy selected market.

Delete: Delete the selected market.

7.4.2. Creating / Editing Markets

The Edit Market window will open up if the user selects New or Edit from the System Markets window.
These parameters allow the user to define the Markets.

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Figure 7-12: Edit Market Window

Name: Enter a name for the Market. This will be used by the control panels. Maximum length for
the market name is 10 characters.

Description: Enter a useful description that will help you identify this Market.

Channels: Use the arrow button (--> and <--) to move already defined channels from the Available
Channels box.

Available Channels: This lists all the channels that have already been defined in the Mixer Channels
dialog.

Tally Channel: Tick this box for the channel that will be the master tally back for the Market. Only one
channel can be the tally channel for a market.

The channels that are part of the market can be changed from the control panels and saved on a per
panel basis. This also applies to the Tally channel.

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7.5. NETWORK PANEL SETTINGS

A very important step for creating an EMC system is to assign channels that will bring online and poll the
panels. The EMC control panels require an EMC channel that will both upload the panel configuration
and poll the panel to keep it online. The Network Panel Settings under the main EMC-Setup window
allows the user to configure this control.

Figure 7-13: Network Panel Settings

Default: This box will be set by default until configured by the user, the default behavior is for
Channel 0x00 to upload the configuration to the panel and send it online poll messages.
If this box is unchecked, the user can select which channels upload configuration and
online poll which panels.


NOTE: If the channel that brings up a panel is taken off-line, the panel(s) assigned
to that channel will also go off-line. It is recommended to configure (when
possible) a Secondary channel to keep the panel online.

Secondary: This is the secondary channel that will keep a panel online with online polls. If the primary
channel goes off-line, then the panel will be maintained in an online state by this
secondary channel.

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Resend nametable on Channel Selection: When a channel is selected it will resend the nametable to
the panel that requested to control this channel. The nametable consists of
channel names, source names and market configuration.

Panels retain markets after initialization: This is used in conjunction with the above checkbox.
Because the nametable contains the market configuration, when the nametable
is resent to the panel any changes that were made to the markets manually on
the panel will be erased unless this setting is enabled.

7.6. AUTOMATION CONTROL

The 3025EMC can be connected to automation and scheduling systems to allow fully automatic
operation. The Switcher currently supports a protocol based on the GVG/Tektronix M2100 protocol,
which is Quartz RCP–37 protocol. This protocol has been tested with the following third party equipment:

Manufacturer Product
Aveco Automation system, Astra
Etere Automation system
Florical Automation system
Harris-D Series
(formerly DAL or Drake Automation system, A7500
Automation and Encoder)
Harris (Louth) Automation system, Louth NT version
Ibis Automation system
Pebble Beach Automation system
Philips Automation system, MSL4000
Probel Automation system , Compass, Morpheus
SGT Automation system
Shanghai TV Custom automation system
Sundance Automation system

Some automation vendors will control all of the functionality available via the Quartz RCP-37, however,
some just support the standard commands from the original GVG protocol. Please contact your
automation vendor for more information. The EMC supports logging to help locate Automation/manual
control problems.

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8. CONFIGURATION

8.1. SETTING UP THE TEMPERATURE PROBE (+TP OPTION)

The EMC is available with an optional temperature probe that is used to input data for display in a
temperature logo. Consult the temperature probe manual for information on installing the temperature
probe. Connect the temperature probe power adapter to the probe unit. Connect the temperature probe
to an available RS-232 port (AUX-IO1 DB3 or DB4, AUX-IO2 DB3) of the breakout panel connected on
the EMC.

The temperature probe ships with an adapter cable to convert its RJ45 connector to a standard 9 pin D
connector. The RJ45 plugs into the temperature probe. You will need to create a straight-through 9 pin
male to female cable of the desired length according to the diagram in Table 8-1 to connect the probe to
the 3025EMC. The serial port on the 3025EMC must be set for RS-232 operation, Temperature Probe
(Protocol), 1200 Baud Rate, No Stop Bits, 8 Data bits and 1 Stop bit.

Figure 8-1: Temperature Probe Settings

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3025EMC End Temperature Probe End

9 pin D Belden 9 pin D
Pin Pin
Male 9729 Female
1 1
TxD 2 -------1a------ RxD 2
RxD 3 -------1b------ TxD 3
4 Rx Gnd 4
Gnd 5 ---drain 1---- Gnd
6 6
7 7
Power +V 8 -------2a------ Power +V 8
9 9
Frame Frame
Shield ---drain 2---- Shield
Gnd Gnd

Table 8-1: Temperature Probe Extender Cable

 The temperature probe cable should not exceed 1000 feet.

Because the Temperature Probe operates at a relatively low serial baud rate (1200), it can take a few
minutes for the communications between the EMC and temperature probe to initialize fully.

For debugging the EMC and probe connection the “tsnsorsoft” logging can be enabled in the syslog.conf
file. This will display serial or IP logging of the comms between the EMC and the temperature probe. For
more details on logging configuration see section 4.10.5.

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8.2. CONFIGURING THE EAS (+E OPTIONED UNITS ONLY)

8.2.1. Serial
When the EAS option (+E) is added to the EMC, it has the ability to key Emergency Alert messages
received from a Sage, TFT, Trilithic or DASDEC EAS Decoder over a serial or IP connection
(dependent on EAS device). The Emergency Alert Messages are inserted over program video and
program audio. In order to insert the audio you will have to convert the analog audio from the decoder
to AES and connect it to the AES Inputs of the EMC. See chapter 8.3 for more information on
connecting and configuring the EAS decoder.

8.2.1.1. TCP/IP
Alternately, the EMC can be configured to receive EAS messages and audio over TCP. The EMC
firmware implements the DVS/168 protocol, referred to informally as EAS over TCP/IP. FTP is used to
send text files to insert as crawls and WAV files to play as audio clips.

EAS over TCP/IP (EAS over Ethernet) is supported with Trilithic's EASy Plus box and DASDEC. For
further details, refer to the step-by-step instructions in the Trilithic “EASyPlus” Setup Tech Note.

8.3. EAS DECODER INTERFACE (EAS OPTIONED UNITS ONLY)

The EMC with the EAS option fitted is the perfect solution for on-air insertion of channel branding bugs
and Emergency Alert System messages. The EMC is designed to interface with serial port based EAS
decoders and to Ethernet based EAS decoders. The emergency alerts from these decoders are
inserted over the program video and/or audio.

This section describes how to connect the Sage, TFT or DASDEC serial port based EAS decoders to
the EMC, how to configure those decoders and the EMC and to perform tests to verify the system is
functioning properly. The Setup of the Trilithic over serial is similar to the Sage serial setup (however,
we do not have a Trilithic Decoder Configuration section at this time).

For instructions on configuring the Trilithic EAS decoder for operation over TCP refer to the Technical
Note titled, “Trilithic EASyPlus Setup”. For using the DASDEC device over TCP, refer to the DASDEC
guide (section 8.3.4).

8.3.1. Connecting the EMC to the EAS Decoder

Make sure that the basic video and audio connections are wired. You will also have to route the output
program video to an appropriate monitor to view the on-screen scrolling messages generated by the
EMC’s built in character generator. Please ensure that your EMC is out of the broadcast path when
testing functionality. Figure 8-2 gives a simplified connection overview.

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3025EMC
Program
Output

Video
Inputs Preset
Output

MADI IN 1 – VO1 1&2

EAS MADI IN 2 – VO1 3&4

7720ADC-A4
DECODER MADI IN 3 – VO2 1&2
MADI IN 4 – VO2 3&4

Tally O/P GPI – VO Enable

Text CG RS232 – Serial 3,4

RS232 or 6

Figure 8-2: AS Decoder Connection

8.3.2. Connecting the Serial Port

Connect a straight-through RS232 cable (shipped with unit) to serial 3, 4 or 6 (if the additional AUX I/O
breakout is connected to the EMC). The other end of the cable will connect to the EAS decoder. (See
the section specific to your encoder manufacturer). For a permanent installation, you will require a
custom length cable that fits between the EAS decoder unit and the EMC. You can purchase any off the
shelf 9 pin straight-through serial cable, or you may make this cable yourself according to the cable
drawing in Table 8-2. This cable should not exceed 50 feet. Note that an RS232 serial port on the
EMC must be used.

3025EMC End EAS Decoder End

9 pin D Belden 9 pin D
Pin Pin
Male 9729 Female
1 1
TxD 2 -------1a------ RxD 2
RxD 3 -------2b------ TxD 3
4 Rx Gnd 4
Sig Gnd 5 ---drain 1---- Sig Gnd
6 Tx Gnd 6
RTS 7 -------1b----- CTS 7
CTS 8 -------2a------ RTS 8
9 9
Frame Frame
Shield ---drain 2---- Shield
Gnd Gnd
Table 8-2: EAS Decoder Extender Cable

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If you are using a Sage model EAS decoder please see section 8.3.3 for port configuration information.
If you are using a TFT model EAS decoder please see section 8.3.4 for port configuration information. If
you are using a DASDEC model EAS decoder please see section 8.3.5.

8.3.3. Sage Decoder Configuration

The Sage provides six serial ports that can be used for a variety of purposes. Each serial port is wired
like a standard PC 9-pin connector. Refer to the Sage manual for specific port pin outs. (They are
contained in section 12 of their manual at the time of this writing.) Plug the female end of the straight-
through RS232 cable into the COM 2 port of the Sage decoder. If this port is already in use, you may
use the COM 6 port.

The Sage port must be configured to output the type of data that the EMC is expecting. To configure the
sage decoder, follow the steps outlined below.

1) Press Menu
2) Scroll down to Devices
3) Press Enter
4) Scroll down to COM2 or COM6 (depending on the COM port you connected to)
5) Press Enter
6) Scroll down to Device Type
7) Press Enter
8) Scroll down to Generic CGEN
9) Press Enter
10) Enter Password
11) Scroll up to Go Back
12) Press Enter

Your Sage is now configured to work with the EMC. Proceed to section 8.3.6 to connect the audio and
GPI controls, to configure the EMC and verify that the connections are functioning as expected.

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8.3.4. TFT Decoder Configuration

The TFT unit has a number of communications ports on the rear of the unit marked as COM 1 to COM 3
and J103 and J104. The baud rate is fixed at 9600 within the EMC and it is configured to communicate
using the Alternate TFT I/F for Trilithic EAS Systems ALT1 option. This means you must plug the female
end of the straight through RS232 cable into the COM 2 port of the TFT decoder and configure the port
accordingly. The serial port is wired like a standard PC 9-pin connector. This will require that your TFT
unit be equipped with the Four Port Expander Board option. If your unit is not so equipped, please
contact TFT and order this field installable option.

The TFT port must be configured to output the type of data that the EMC is expecting. To do this, follow
these steps on the TFT unit.

1) Press Password
2) Enter Primary Password
3) Press Password
4) Enter Setup Password
5) Scroll down to item 18 Enable Character Generator Interface
6) Press Enter
7) Scroll down to Alt1 Alternate TFT I/F for Trilithic EAS Systems
8) Press Enter
9) Scroll down to item 27 Enable CG Text for RWT
10) Press Enter
11) Scroll up or down to Yes
12) Press Enter
13) Press Exit

Your TFT unit is now configured to work with the EMC. Proceed to section 8.3.5 to connect the audio
and GPI controls, to configure the EMC and verify that the connections are functioning as expected.

8.3.5. DASDEC Decoder Configuration (SERIAL)

The DASDEC unit will likely only have one 9-pin serial port on the rear of the unit. Connect a straight
through serial cable between the serial port on the back of the DASCDEC and the required RS232 serial
port of the 3025EMC.

To configure the DASDEC follow these steps:

1. Connect to the unit using the web based configuration tool. The Default username and password
is normally “Admin” and “dasdec” respectively.

2. When logged in, choose Setup then Video CG.

3. Under Serial Port Configuration select Sage Generic CG.

4. Under Sage Generic CG Attribute Settings configure the Serial Baud Rate to 9600, and the
Serial Port Flow Control to None.

5. Accept the changes then choose the Encoder tab then ensure that Send EAS is selected.

6. Configure the appropriate Alert Codes and FIPS locations as required.

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7. Under the Alert Origination Action Table ensure that SAGE_GENCG is available as a Serial
Protocol.

8.3.6. Connecting the Audio

The emergency audio from the Sage or TFT decoders must be converted to an AES audio stream before
it can be used with the EMC. You can use the Evertz 7720ADC-A4 Analogue Audio to AES Converter
module, or other suitable device to do this. Connect the AES1 output from the 7720ADC-A4 into the
MADI IN1, 2, 3, or 4 audio inputs on the EMC.

8.3.7. Connecting the GPI Tally Control

The EAS decoders give out a tally control to indicate when an EAS alert message is being broadcast.
This tally output must be connected to one of the GPI inputs on the EMC to signal it to ‘duck insert’ the
emergency audio into the program audio. For the sake of simplicity in this description connect the tally
output from the decoder to the GPI 1 input on the EMC. The corresponding GPI should be configured for
either “Voice over 1 On-Air” or “Voice over 2 On-Air” depending on which MADI input is used. Ensure
that the required Voiceover is configured to use AES as the Format.

8.4. TESTING THE SYSTEM

 Please ensure all output video from the EMC is out of your on-air broadcast path
for this test.

8.4.1. Testing the Sage Decoder

On the Sage decoder:
1) Press Week
2) Enter Password
3) Press Enter

The video monitor should now show a scrolling EAS weekly test message. If you do not see the test
message, double check your video connections and ensure that you have the correct video standard
selected in the EMC. Double check that you have configured the correct Sage port and the correct
Device Type for the correct port and that the serial cable is valid and connected to the correct ports.
Check the Evertz Web site at www.evertz.com for any new firmware releases for the EMC. Check that
you are running the most up to date firmware in your Sage decoder at www.broadcast.harris.com.

Evertz tested this configuration with the Sage decoder model 1822 with firmware version 5.111

8.4.2. Testing the TFT Decoder

On the TFT decoder:
1) Press Weekly Test button

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The monitor should now show a scrolling EAS weekly test message. If you do not see the test message,
double check your video connections and ensure that you have the correct video standard selected in
the EMC. Double check that you have configured the correct CG Interface Type and that the serial cable
is valid and connected to the correct ports. Check the Evertz Web site at www.evertz.com for any new
firmware releases for the EMC. Check that you are running the most up-to-date firmware in your TFT
decoder Phone: 1-800-347-3383.

Evertz tested this configuration with the TFT decoder model EAS 911 with firmware version T.838.

8.4.3. Testing the Dasdec Decoder (Serial)

From the DASEC web configuration:
1) From the Encoder→Send EAS tab click Send EAS Alert.
2) If prompted, click Yes, Send Alert!.

The monitor should now show a scrolling EAS weekly test message. If you do not see the test
message, double check your video connections and ensure that you have the correct video standard
selected in the EMC. Double check that you have configured the correct CG Interface Type and that
the serial cable is valid and connected to the correct ports. Check the Evertz Web site at
www.evertz.com for any new firmware releases for the EMC. Check that you are running the most up-
to-date firmware in your TFT decoder.

8.4.4. Testing the Dasdec Decoder (IP)

This section outlines the procedure to configure the Evertz 3025EMC with the DASDEC “RP189” which
supports EAS over Ethernet. Refer to the 3025EMC manual for details regarding EAS configuration
menus.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Connect a standard CAT-5 network cable from the RJ45 port at the back of the EAS box into a
routing hub or other network-switching device. You will likely need assistance from a network
administrator to ensure that there will not be an IP conflict as the default IP address of the
DASDEC will likely be 192.168.0.200.

2. Once the EAS box is powered up, booted and operational (status green) it can be accessed via a
web browser from any remote computer on the LAN.

3. When prompted use “Admin” (no quotes) as the default username and “dasdec” as the default
password. Click the Login button to start the web configuration session.

4. To configure the IP address of the EAS box, select Setup then Network and you will be presented
with the network configuration dialogue. The current Main NIC IP address will be shown. Make
the necessary changes to the IP address and subnet mask and then click Accept
Changes/Restart Network.

5. To add the 3025EMC as a device, select Setup then Net Alerts. Under the Configure EAS Net
Clients heading, ensure that the “Alert Forwarding to EAS_NET devices” and “Encoder
Originated Alerts Sent to EAS_NET devices” options are both checked.

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6. Next, click “Add EAS_NET Client Interface”. Select a new EAS_NET client and configure the
following parameters (most settings will not need to be modified).

a. Client Interface Name – Evertz

b. ENABLE Client Interface – Enabled
c. Send EAS NET prior to alert playout – Disabled
d. Send National Alerts (EAN/EAT) – Disabled (a firmware upgrade might be required for the
DASDEC unit to support EAN/EAT alerts)
e. Remote EAS NET Host IP Address – Enter the IP address of the 3025EMC
f. EAS_NET Event Transfer Protocol – DVS168
g. Remote EAS NET Host Port – 4098
h. Check to disable alert FTP to DVS/EARS device – Unchecked
i. EAS_NET User – easftp
j. EAS_NET Password – easftp
k. Short file names – Enabled
l. Pre-transfer batch FTP command mode – Disabled
m. Non-Passive, regular FTP port connection – Disabled
n. Omit Audio file send – Disabled
o. (Audio File Sample Size – 8 Bits/Sample
p. Audio File Sample Rare – 8000 Sample/sec (the 3025EMC only supports 8bit/8kHz at this
time)
q. DVS168 4-byte Duration Format – Minutes
r. Other settings can be set to default
s. Click Accept Changes to add the 3025EMC as a EAS_NET client

“Evertz” will now appear as the name of a configured EAS_NET client

7. Next to configure the Encoder select Setup then Encoder. From the General/Main Encoder
Configuration tab, in the “Configure Available EAS Types for Encoder Alert Origination Interfaces”
dialogue ensure that the RMT Required Monthly Test and RWT Required Weekly Test EAS
Codes are available. The EAS Station ID starts with the abbreviation for the state, followed by a
series of numbers. This ID is used with all correspondences between the Cable Head End and
the FCC.

8. A FIPS location must be added to the Encoder. If the FIPS pool is empty then EAS alerts can not
be generated. Choose a FIPS State and County (for test) and then click Add. The FIPS that you
specified will now appear in the list of available FIPS for the encoder interface.

9. Navigate to the Required Tests/Setup Encoder Weekly Test Options and ensue that a FIPS
location has been added for the One-Button Weekly Test.

10. To configure the 3025EMC for EAS over IP follow the steps below:

a. From the EAS Tab of the EMC channel configuration in EMC Setup, click the EAS
tab.

If the message “Failed to confirm EAS purchase option with the hardware” then check the IP
Address is correct in the Options, Communications dialogue and also confirm that the EAS
options is installed on the EMC.

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• Type “.#98,V” from the EMC Setup Comms window and look for the EAS option in the MG add-
on options.

OR

• Check the 3000EMC Backdoor Page from the EMC web browser and confirm that the EAS
option is present.

a. Configure the EAS Vertical Position, EAS Font, EAS Height and EAS Rate accordingly. A
True Type Font (ttf) file must be present in the logos folder of the EMC CF card (or on the
NAS).
b. Configure the EAS Colour Settings for the Watch, Warning and Test foreground and
background colours.
c. From the Audio Input Defaults/Stores tab, select VO4 and configure the channel gain and
ratio accordingly.
d. In the same location configure the PGM Ratio to be 0%.
e. From the Audio Tab of the channel configuration, check that the V/O4 Bus in the Input
Parameters dialogue is configured to use Audio Clips as the Format.
f. In the Audio shuffler Tab select V/O4 from the Audio Input drop-down menu and configure
how the audio channels from the audio clip will be mapped. “N” configures that audio channel
not to duck and not to mix in the alert tone audio.
g. Upload the configuration file to the 3025EMC Channel.

Triggering an EAS Test Message using the One-Button EAS

NOTE: National Emergency Action Notification (EAN) Alerts, EAN/EAT:

For both DASDEC and Trilithic EAS devices supporting DVS168: In order to enable
“Send alert text for National Alerts EAN/EAT” so that the EAN/EAT text messages
can be sent to the downstream device (Evertz keyer via IP), you must check this


option in the EAS device setup page. Without this checkmark the EAN/EAT crawl will
not be activated.

For DASDEC, the “Send alert text for National Alerts EAN/EAT” setting can be found
under DASDEC's Web Browser page in SETUP-->NET ALERTS-->EAS NET
-->Send National Alerts (EAN/EAT). Enabled. For Trilithic devices, please check the
vendor's documentation.

NOTE: DVS-168 Digital E.A.S. Protocol IP based EAS implementations, where an

 audio wav file is sent to the Evertz keyer, will not suffice for National EAN alerts.
Analog or digital audio from the EAS device must be used to connect audio to the
Evertz keyer.

11. To trigger a test message, select Encoder then Send EAS. From this tab then select One Button
EAS to open the Encode/Send One Button Weekly Test dialogue page. The “View alert header
and standard translation” diagnostics checkbox should be checked as this will show you the
message that the 3025EMC will display as an EAS Crawl. Click “Send Preconfigured Weekly
Test!” to trigger the One-Button EAS test.

**Note** The One Button Weekly Test can be triggered from a single click or front panel button press.

Triggering an EAS Test Message using the General EAS

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12. The EAS Test can also be triggered from the General EAS/Send any EAS Alert dialogue box.
Select the appropriate EAS Alert Code (RWT or RMT) and make the appropriate FIPS Location
Codes available. The “View alert header and standard translation” diagnostics checkbox should
be checked to view the message details. Add the Alert Audio Message as required. Click “Send
EAS Alert”, confirm the message details are correct in the EAS Test Dialogue then click “Yes,
Send Alert!” to trigger the EAS Test.

Triggering a Standard EAS Message using the General EAS

13. Other EAS messages can also be triggered (Warning/Watch messages). Navigate to the Setup
then Encoder page. Next, select General (Main Encoder) to show the configuration dialogue for
the Main Encoder.

14. From the Configure Available EAS Types for Encoder Alert Origination Interfaces heading add a
warning or watch EAS code, for example, AVW:AVALANCHE WARNING. Ensure that this is
available as a configured EAS Code.

15. Navigate to the Encoder settings page then General EAS (Encode/Send any EAS Alert) tab.
From the Select Alert EAS Code drop-down menu select the Warning/Watch code required (for
this example the AVW: AVALANCHE WARNING). Next, from the available FIPS code locations,
select the FIPS code locations that this watch/warning will apply to. Also, configure any Audio
Alert Messages at this time.

16. Next, click “Send EAS Alert”, confirm the message details are correct in the EAS Test Dialogue
then click “Yes, Send Alert!” to trigger the EAS Test.

17. The V/O4 bus will activate automatically on the 3025EMC if there is associated EAS audio and
will also duck the appropriate number of audio channels accordingly. The crawl text will play-out
using the appropriate text and background bar font and colour as configured using QMC/EMC
Setup.

18. The V/O4 bus will deactivate automatically when the EAS audio has been played out fully.

19. Both the WAV and TXT files that contain the EAS message crawl and audio source content will
be removed from the 3025EMC CF card after the EAS message has been played out.

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9. APPLICATION NOTES

9.1. CONTOROL PANEL KEY TYPES

TYPE NUMBER FUNCTION OTHER OPTIONS
Lock Panel Lock Lock ALL buttons on N/A
the control panel.
Aux Lock Lock the Bus Route
key types
Last Menu Last Menu N/A N/A
Menu Menu Number Select the Primary Legend: Maximum of 10
Menu characters. 5 top row and 5
bottom row.
Secondary Menu Menu Number Select the Primary Legend: Maximum of 10
Menu characters. 5 top row and 5
bottom row.
Enable N/A With this key N/A
configured in a menu
user will be unable to
route the PGM and
PST bus unless this
key is held.
Learn Mode N/A Allows the user to re- N/A
programme PGM/PST
sources when this key
is used with the
“Source Preset” key.
Automation On/Off N/A Toggles M2100 N/A
automation control of
the EMC between
enabled and disabled.
Bypass Toggle N/A Toggles the status of N/A
the PGM O/P 1 and
CLN O/P 1 bypass
relays.
Channel Channel Name Selects the currently N/A
controlled channel.
Market Key Market Put the panel in a N/A
mode that allows for
multiple channels to be
controlled at the same
time.
Channel Preset Not Supported
Current N/A Displays the channel N/A
Channel Display that is currently being
controlled by the panel.

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Channel Parking N/A This is a LOCAL N/A

disable button. When
pressed the key will
change to red and all
non-menu keys will be
disabled. This can be
removed by selecting
any channel or market.

Channel Protect Protect Current This is a GLOBAL N/A

Channel disable button. When
pressed the key on the
local panel will change
to red and the
corresponding button
on all other Ethernet
control panels will
change to orange.
ONLY the local channel
will have control over
the specific channel all
other panels will have
no control over the
channel. This can be
removed by either
PRESSING the
channel protect button
on the local channel
(red) or HOLDING
down the channel
protect button on any
other panel (orange).

GPI/O Lock N/A Lock the GPI/Os while N/A

this setting is active.
GPI/O Toggle EMC GPI & EMC GPO See Section 9.2 for Only available on QMC-DCP &
DCP GPI & DCP GPO more details. EMC-DCP.
GPI/O Assert EMC GPI & EMC GPO See Section 9.2 for Only available on QMC-DCP &
DCP GPI & DCP GPO more details. EMC-DCP.
GPO Activate EMC GPO & DCP See Section 9.2 for Only available on QMC-DCP &
GPO more details. EMC-DCP.
GPI Tally EMC GPI & DCP GPI See Section 9.2 for Only available on QMC-DCP &
more details. EMC-DCP.
On-Air Enabled N/A Route PGM sources Without this button held-down
when using only preset sources can be
“Preset/Program changed using
Source” key type. Preset/Program Source” key
type.

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Upstream Dest Key Input Displays the current N/A

source that is routed to
the corresponding EMC
input.
I/P using Source Route the
Preset corresponding
destination that feeds
the specified input to
the EMC.
Release Key Not Supported
Save N/A Used with Market and N/A
DVE Move Selection
keys to save changes
to Markets and DVE
moves.
Tally Key N/A Used to change the N/A
tally channel within a
market. Used with
Channel key type.
Colour Keyers Not Currently N/A
Adjustment Hue Supported
DVE Not Currently
Supported
Wipe Not Currently
Supported
Colour Keyers Not Currently N/A
Adjustment Supported
Luminance DVE Not Currently
Supported
Wipe Not Currently
Supported
Colour Keyers Not Currently N/A
Adjustment Supported
Saturation DVE Not Currently
Supported
Wipe Not Currently
Supported
Buddy Panel Menu N/A Change the Menu on N/A
Update the buddy panel
associated to this
panel.
Buddy Panel Menu N/A Change the Menu on N/A
Follow the buddy panel
associated to this panel
and the local panel.
T –Bar Action N/A Toggle the T-Bar (if N/A
fitted) on/off.
Side Car Layout Layout # (1-4) Change the layout of N/A
the side car (if fitted).

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Trigger SNMP Event Event # (1-255) Trigger a pre-defined Only available on QMC-
SNMP event. DCP & EMC-DCP.
Trigger SNMP Event Group # (1-25) Trigger a pre-defined Only available on QMC-
Group SNMP event group. DCP & EMC-DCP.
Shift Decimal Number. Shift Down. Example, if you have 250
Total number of keys to Internal Branding media
scroll through. files the number to scroll
through would be 255.

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Shift Up Decimal Number. Shift Up. Example, if you have 250
Total number of keys Internal Branding media
to scroll through. files the number to scroll
through would be 255.
Channel Shift Not Supported
Source Preset Source Selection Used with Learn Mode N/A
to programme
PGM/PST sources.
Also used with
Upstream Destination
key type to change
inputs routed to EMC
inputs.
Preset/Program Source Selection Change the Note: PGM can only be
Source Preset/Program Source changed if the “On-Air
selection. Enable” key is held-down.
Preset Source Source Selection Change the Preset N/A
Source.
Program Source Source Selection Change the Program N/A
Source.
Emergency Select N/A Toggle Emergency N/A
Enable.
Bus Route Bus Selection Used with “Path” key to N/A
route either the Clean
or Aux Bus.
Path Key CLN or AUX Used with “Bus Route” N/A
to select the Bus that
will be routed.
Preset Source Source Selection This key will If this key is used it is
Overflow automatically re- recommended that a
purpose itself so that minimum of 2 of these keys
the current PST Source are configured.
in the upstream router
can always be shown
on the panel.
Program Source Source Selection This key will If this key is used it is
Overflow automatically re- recommended that a
purpose itself so that minimum of 2 of these keys
the current PGM are configured.
Source in the upstream
router can always be
shown on the panel.
Primary Source Selection. Change the Primary Note: PGM can only be
Preset/Program Preset/Program Source changed if the “On-Air
Source selection. Enable” key is held-down.
Preset Input Input A or Input B Displays from which A is Program Input and B is
input the Preset Bus is Preset Input.
taking its source from.
Program Input Input A or Input B Displays from which A is Program Input and B is
input the Program Bus Preset Input.
is taking its source
from.

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Preset/Program Source Selection This key will Note: PGM can only be
Source Overflow automatically re- changed if the “On-Air
purpose itself so that Enable” key is held-down.
the current PGM/PST
Source in the upstream
router can always be
shown on the panel.
Main/Reserve Inputs Not Supported
Upstream Dest (SP-1) Source Selection These keys allow the Could also be used to route
Source user to control a the PGM Bypass Input
destination on the destination. Configured in
upstream router that is the “Upstream Router Tab”.
not feeding an EMC
input.
Upstream Dest (SP-2) Source Selection These keys allow the Could also be used to route
Source user to control a the PGM Bypass Input
destination on the destination. Configured in
upstream router that is the “Upstream Router Tab”.
not feeding an EMC
input.
Upstream Dest (SP-3) Not Supported
Source
Upstream Dest (SP-4) Not Supported
Source
Emergency Source Source Selection Select the source that N/A
is routed to the
Emergency Input of the
EMC.
Transition Type Scrolling or Static Select the transition N/A
Selection type for the next
transition.
Transition Speed Scrolling or Static Selects the transition N/A
Selection speed for the next
transition.
Transition Take N/A Start a transition N/A
(tx_start).
Background Level N/A Configure if the PST N/A
video/audio will
transition with the next
transition start.
Keyer Trans Enable N/A Configure if the Keyers Note: This does NOT apply
will transition with the to the Internal Branding
next transition start. Keyer (EMG).
User Transition User Transition Select a pre-defined N/A
Select Selection user transition.
Fade to Black/Silence N/A Fade the PGM Bus to N/A
black video and audio
silence

Preroll and N/A If the current source Note: This key can be used
Transition Take has a pre-roll also start a transition for no

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associated to it this will pre-roll sources.

trigger a take with pre-
roll.
Preview Transition N/A Preview a WIPE Note: Only works for WIPE
transition on the PST transitions.
Bus only.
Multi Transition Take Not Supported
Multi Transition Take Not Supported
Preroll
A/B Mode Current N/A Displays the current N/A
State internal upstream
switch mode, A/B or
B/A.
Transition Start Hold N/A While this key is held N/A
ON this will stop any
pending transition from
starting until the key is
released.
Keyer 1 Level N/A Puts the selected N/A
keyer on the PST Bus
OR makes an on-air
keyer transitional (go
off-air with next
transition).
Keyer 2 Level N/A Puts the selected N/A
keyer on the PST Bus
OR makes an on-air
keyer transitional (go
off-air with next
transition).
Keyer 3 Level N/A Puts the selected N/A
keyer on the PST Bus
OR makes an on-air
keyer transitional (go
off-air with next
transition).
Keyer 4 Level N/A Puts the selected N/A
keyer on the PST Bus
OR makes an on-air
keyer transitional (go
off-air with next
transition).
Keyer 1 On-Air N/A Toggles the on-air N/A
state if the selected
keyer.
Keyer 2 On-Air N/A Toggles the on-air N/A
state if the selected
keyer.
Keyer 3 On-Air N/A Toggles the on-air N/A
state if the selected
keyer.

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Keyer 4 On-Air N/A Toggles the on-air N/A

state if the selected
keyer.

Keyer Gain Up Current Keyer or Adjust the Selected If this button is

Specified Keyer. Keyer Gain Up OR the configured directly
Current keyer (see above a rotary dial then
“Keyer” button type) this button configures
Gain Up. the function of this dial
as Keyer Gain
Up/Down.
Keyer Gain Down Current Keyer or Adjust the Selected If this button is
Specified Keyer. Keyer Gain Up OR the configured directly
Current keyer (see above a rotary dial then
“Keyer” button type) this button configures
Gain Up. the function of this dial
as Keyer Gain
Up/Down.
Keyer Clip Up Current Keyer or Adjust the Selected If this button is
Specified Keyer. Keyer Clip Up OR the configured directly
Current keyer (see above a rotary dial then
“Keyer” button type) Clip this button configures
Up. the function of this dial
as Keyer Clip Up/Down.
Keyer Clip Down Current Keyer or Adjust the Selected If this button is
Specified Keyer. Keyer Clip Up OR the configured directly
Current keyer (see above a rotary dial then
“Keyer” button type) Clip this button configures
Up. the function of this dial
as Keyer Clip Up/Down.
Keyer Key Type Modes Select the mode for the N/A
currently selected keyer.
Keyer Scrolling or specified Select the current keyer N/A
keyer. that will be adjusted.
Keyer Transparency Current Keyer or Adjust the Selected If this button is
Up Specified Keyer. Keyer Transparency Up configured directly
OR the Current keyer above a rotary dial then
(see “Keyer” button this button configures
type) Clip Up. the function of this dial
as Keyer Transparency
Up/Down.
Keyer Transparency Current Keyer or Adjust the Selected If this button is
Down Specified Keyer. Keyer Transparency Up configured directly
OR the Current keyer above a rotary dial then
(see “Keyer” button this button configures
type) Clip Up. the function of this dial
as Keyer Transparency
Up/Down.

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Keyer Default Scrolling or specified Set the Clip, Gain & N/A
keyer. Transparency settings
for the keyer back to the
default settings specified
in the configuration.

Logo Selection Logo number/position Make internal media Note: The media is
controllable from the ordered alphabetically.
panel.
Logo Position Left N/A Adjust the X position of If this button is
the currently selected configured directly above
media to the left. a rotary dial then this
button configures the
function of this dial as
Logo Position Left/Right.
Logo Position Right N/A Adjust the X position of If this button is
the currently selected configured directly above
media to the right. a rotary dial then this
button configures the
function of this dial as
Logo Position Left/Right.
Logo Position Up N/A Adjust the Y position of If this button is
the currently selected configured directly above
media Up. a rotary dial then this
button configures the
function of this dial as
Logo Position Up/Down.
Logo Position Down N/A Adjust the Y position of If this button is
the currently selected configured directly above
media Down. a rotary dial then this
button configures the
function of this dial as
Logo Position Up/Down.
Logo Take N/A Fade-in ALL media that N/A
is currently cue’d.
Logo Channel Not Supported.
MG Logo Layer Not Supported
MG Layer Shift Not Supported
MG Control Keys 1 Select Logo Select media (using N/A
Logo Selection)
Cue Logo Cue current media N/A
Fade In Logo Fade In current media N/A
Fade Out Logo Fade Out current media N/A
Fade All Out Fade Out ALL media N/A
Current Logo Displays the name of the N/A
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MG Control Keys 2 MG Logo Gain Up Adjust current media If this button is

gain level up. configured directly
MG Logo Gain Down Adjust current media above a rotary dial then
gain level down. this button configures
MG Layer Up Adjust current media the function of this dial
layer up. as media gain up/down
MG Layer Down Adjust current media or layer up/down.
layer down.
MG MSK Control N/A (scrolling) NO TRAN Media will NOT change
state with a transition.
CUE→PGM Any cue’d media will
fade-in with the next
transition.
PGM→CUE Any on-air media will
fade-out back to a cue’d
state with the next
transition.
PGM→CAC Any on-air media will
fade-out back to a
cached state with the
next transition.
Audio Level Not currently supported Always AFV (Audio
Follow Video).
Voiceover1OnAir N/A Toggles the on-air state N/A
of VO1.
Voiceover2OnAir N/A Toggles the on-air state N/A
of VO2.
Voiceover3OnAir N/A Toggles the on-air state N/A
(EMC) of VO3.
Voiceover4OnAir N/A Toggles the on-air state Note: If VO4 is assigned
(EMC) of VO4. to audio clips then this
will take VO4 off-air
ONLY.
Voiceover5OnAir N/A Toggles the on-air state N/A
(EMC) of VO5.
Voiceover1Level N/A Toggles the level state N/A
of VO1 (transitional on
or off air).
Voiceover2Level N/A Toggles the level state N/A
of VO2 (transitional on
or off air).
Voiceover3Level N/A Toggles the level state N/A
(EMC) of VO3 (transitional on
or off air).
Voiceover4Level N/A Toggles the level state Note: If VO4 is assigned
(EMC) of VO4 (transitional on to audio clips then this
or off air). will only remove cue’d.
Voiceover5Level N/A Toggles the level state N/A
(EMC) of VO5 (transitional on
or off air).

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Dolby Encoder Level Encoder 1 to 8 Toggle the level state of N/A

the specified Dolby E
Encoder (transitional on
or off air).
Dolby Encoder On Encoder 1 to 8 Toggle the on-air state of N/A
the specified Dolby E
Encoder,
Dolby Encoder Auto Encoder 1 to 4 (PGM This will toggle if the Note: The logic settings
Detect or PST) auto-detect logic for the are configured in the
specified Dolby E “Audio Processing” tab
Encoder is enabled or of EMC-Setup.
disabled.
Extended Audio OnAir Not Supported
Extended Audio Level Not Supported
Audio Ratio Up Not Supported
Audio Ratio Down Not Supported
Extended Audio Ratio Not Supported
Up
Extended Audio Ratio Not Supported
Down
Audio Gain Up Selection or Currently Adjust the audio gain If this button is
Selected (using “Audio level up. configured directly above
Input” key type). a rotary dial then this
button configures the
function of this dial as
audio gain up/down.
Audio Gain Down Selection or Currently Adjust the audio gain If this button is
Selected (using “Audio level down. configured directly above
Input” key type). a rotary dial then this
button configures the
function of this dial as
audio gain up/down.
Audio Input Format Not Supported
Audio Input N/A (scrolling) Scroll through the audio N/A
inputs so that
adjustments can be
made accordingly.
Duration Up N/A Adjust the length of the Note: This will adjust and
transition (frames) up. be saved to the currently
selected transition speed
ONLY.
Duration Down N/A Adjust the length of the Note: This will adjust and
transition (frames) down. be saved to the currently
selected transition speed
ONLY.
Dwell Time Up N/A Adjust the transition Note: Dwell only applies
dwell time (frames) up. to some transition types.
Dwell Time Down N/A Adjust the transition Note: Dwell only applies
dwell time (frames) to some transition types.
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Audio Lag Time Up N/A Adjust the audio lag time N/A
(frames) up.
Audio Lag Time Down N/A Adjust the audio lag time N/A
(frames) down.
Audio Lead Time N/A Adjust the audio lead N/A
Up time (frames) up.
Audio Lead Time N/A Adjust the audio lead N/A
Down time (frames) down.
Audio Input Shuffle Not Supported
Audio Default Not Supported
Audio Gain +1/4dB Selected Input Pair Adjust the audio gain N/A
level of the selected pair
up.
Audio Gain -1/4dB Selected Input Pair Adjust the audio gain N/A
level of the selected pair
down.
Audio Shuffle Scroll Not Supported
Audio Lead Lag Not Currently Supported
Latch Gain Control All or Selected Bus Select the audio Note: Multiple channels
channels that will be can be selected.
affected by latch gain
adjustments.
Latch Gain Adjust Up All or Selected Bus Adjust the selected Note: Either adjust
channels gain up. discretely or to the
lowest value of all
selected channels.
Latch Gain Adjust All or Selected Bus Adjust the selected Note: Either adjust
Down channels gain down. discretely or to the
lowest value of all
selected channels.
Display Channel Gain Selected Bus & Channel Display the current input N/A
gain of the audio
channel.
Discrete Audio Default All or Selected Bus All Settings Both Gain and Shuffle
settings back to default.
Gain Only Gain back to
default.
Shuffle Only Shuffle back to
default.
Phase Not Supported.
Program Audio Gain Selected Pair or Adjust the audio input N/A
Up Selected Group gain up.
Program Audio Gain Selected Pair or Adjust the audio input N/A
Down Selected Group gain down.
Preset Audio Gain Selected Pair or Adjust the audio input N/A
Up Selected Group gain up.
Preset Audio Gain Selected Pair or Adjust the audio input N/A
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EMG Audio Gain Selected Pair or Adjust the audio input N/A
Up Selected Group gain up.
EMG Audio Gain Selected Pair or Adjust the audio input N/A
Down Selected Group gain down.
Program Ratio Up N/A Adjust the program audio Note: Only applies when
(EMC) ratio up. a VO is applied.
Program Ratio Down N/A Adjust the program audio Note: Only applies when
(EMC) ratio down. a VO is applied.
Preset Ratio Up N/A Adjust the preset audio Note: Only applies when
(EMC) ratio up. a VO is applied.
Preset Ratio Down N/A Adjust the preset audio Note: Only applies when
(EMC) ratio down. a VO is applied.
Voiceover1RatioUp N/A Adjust VO1 ratio up. N/A
(EMC)
Voiceover1RatioDown N/A Adjust VO1 ratio down. N/A
(EMC)
Voiceover2RatioUp N/A Adjust VO2 ratio up. N/A
(EMC)
Voiceover2RatioDown N/A Adjust VO2 ratio down. N/A
(EMC)
Voiceover3RatioUp N/A Adjust VO3 ratio up. N/A
(EMC)
Voiceover3RatioDown N/A Adjust VO3 ratio down. N/A
(EMC)
Voiceover4RatioUp N/A Adjust VO4 ratio up. N/A
(EMC)
Voiceover4RatioDown N/A Adjust VO4 ratio down. N/A
(EMC)
Voiceover5RatioUp N/A Adjust VO5 ratio up. N/A
(EMC)
Voiceover5RatioDown N/A Adjust VO5 ratio down. N/A
(EMC)
Voiceover1Gain Up Selected Pair or Group Adjust VO1 input gain up. Note: If multiple
channels are set then
tally will not show on the
button.
Voiceover1Gain Down Selected Pair or Group Adjust VO1 input gain Note: If multiple
down. channels are set then
tally will not show on the
button.
Voiceover2Gain Up Selected Pair or Group Adjust VO2 input gain up. Note: If multiple
channels are set then
tally will not show on the
button.
Voiceover2Gain Down Selected Pair or Group Adjust VO2 input gain Note: If multiple
down. channels are set then
tally will not show on the
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Voiceover3Gain Up Selected Pair or Group Adjust VO3 input gain Note: If multiple
(EMC) up. channels are set then
tally will not show on the
button.
Voiceover3Gain Down Selected Pair or Group Adjust VO3 input gain Note: If multiple
(EMC) down. channels are set then
tally will not show on the
button.
Voiceover4Gain Up Selected Pair or Group Adjust VO4 input gain Note: If multiple
(EMC) up. channels are set then
tally will not show on the
button.
Voiceover4Gain Down Selected Pair or Group Adjust VO4 input gain Note: If multiple
(EMC) down. channels are set then
tally will not show on the
button.
Voiceover5Gain Up Selected Pair or Group Adjust VO5 input gain Note: If multiple
(EMC) up. channels are set then
tally will not show on the
button.
Voiceover5Gain Down Selected Pair or Group Adjust VO5 input gain Note: If multiple
(EMC) down. channels are set then
tally will not show on the
button.
Stereo Mode Not Supported
Program Input Phase Not Supported
Preset Input Phase Not Supported
EMG Input Phase Not Supported
Voiceover1Input Not Supported
Phase
Voiceover2Input Not Supported
Phase
Voiceover3Input Not Supported
Phase (EMC)
Voiceover4Input Not Supported
Phase (EMC)
Voiceover5Input Not Supported
Phase (EMC)
Aux Select which Aux Audio Aux Monitor Ch 1&2… N/A
Monitor Destinations Channel Pair will be Aux Monitor Ch 15&16
controlled.
Aux Pre-Shuffle Mono Route pre-shuffler Mono Define the bus and N/A
Sources Sources to the selected mono channel.
Aux Monitor Destination
Aux Pre-Mix Mono Route pre-mixer Mono Define the bus and N/A
Sources Sources to the selected mono channel.
Aux Monitor Destination
Aux Post-Mix Mono Route post-mixer Mono Define the bus and N/A
Sources Sources to the selected mono channel.
Aux Monitor Destination

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Aux Pre-Shuffle Stereo Route pre-shuffler Define the bus and N/A
Sources Stereo Sources to the stereo channels.
selected Aux Monitor
Destination
Aux Pre-Mix Stereo Route pre-mixer Stereo Define the bus and N/A
Sources Sources to the selected stereo channels.
Aux Monitor Destination
Aux Post-Mix Stereo Route post-mixer Stereo Define the bus and N/A
Sources Sources to the selected stereo channels.
Aux Monitor Destination
Default Input Audio Not Supported
Shuffle Store All Busses/Selected BusMap the pre-defined N/A
and Shuffle Store
audio shuffle store to the
Number selected bus (es).
Shuffle Detection Key Assign to either PGM orKey will tally with the If a user legend is
PST Bus. name of the last shuffle defined to the key such
store recalled against as “Shuf None” this will
that bus and will also be displayed if not
tally if a manual/M2100 shuffle store is
audio shuffle matches a active/matching to be
pre-configured shuffle displayed in the Shuffle
store audio mapping. Detection Key.
Audio Input All Buses/Selected Bus Select the required bus N/A
(Bus + Channel) and Audio Channel and audio channel.
Audio Gain Adjust Adjust Up/Adjust Down Adjust the audio input Note: Channel selection
(Currently Selected) gain of the selected using “Audio Input (Bus
channel. + Channel)” key type.

Mono Mix Toggle Current Selection Toggle the Mono Mix Note: Channel selection
state of the selected using “Audio Input (Bus
channel. + Channel)” key type.
Audio Input Mute Bus and Channel Toggle the selected N/A
Toggle Number audio channel mute and
un-mute state.
Audio Bus Mute Key Bus, Mute Enable/Mute Toggle the selected N/A
Disable audio bus mute and un-
mute state.
Audio Input Store Bus and Store Number Apply a pre-configured Note: These are
Recall audio bus store to the configured in the “Audio
selected bus. Input Defaults/Stores”
tab of EMC-Setup.
Audio Inp. Store Item Bus N/A
Default Sets the audio bus back
to default as configured
in EMC-Setup.
Wipe Preset Scrolling or Preset Select a wipe preset. Note: Wipe Presets are
Number 1 to 5 configured in the
“Wipes” tab of EMC-
Setup.
Wipe Type (scrolling) Select the wipe type. N/A

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Wipe Width Up N/A Adjust the wipe width up. N/A

Wipe Width Down N/A Adjust the wipe width N/A
down.
Wipe Softness Up N/A Adjust the wipe softness N/A
up.
Wipe Softness Down Adjust the wipe softness N/A
N/A down.
Wipe Direction (scrolling) Adjust the wipe direction N/A
to either normal, inverted
or flip-flop.
Wipe Angle Up N/A Adjust the wipe angle up. N/A
Wipe Angle Down N/A Adjust the wipe angle N/A
down.
Wipe Special Mid Wipe Point, Wipe Configure the wipe N/A
Mode, Run Wipe Mode special settings.
DVE Level Normal/Primary DVE or Set the level of the DVE. N/A
Secondary DVE Transitional on or off air.
DVE On-Air Normal/Primary DVE or Set the on-air state of the N/A
Secondary DVE DVE.
DVE Move Normal Move Number (1 to 63) Select a Primary DVE Note: When a move is
Primary move by number. Where selected any crosspoint
this Primary move is in changes configured in
the DVE Table. the move will take place
immediately when the
move is selected.

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DVE Move Secondary Move Number (1 to 63) Select a Secondary Note: When a move is
DVE move by number. selected any crosspoint
changes configured in
the move will take place
immediately when the
move is selected.
DVE Left N/A Adjust the X position of Note: This can only be
the DVE end frame done when a move is
position to the left. previewed (NOT on-air).

Note: This only applies

to Primary DVE Moves.
DVE Right N/A Adjust the X position of Note: This can only be
the DVE end frame done when a move is
position to the right. previewed (NOT on-air).

Note: This only applies

to Primary DVE Moves.
DVE Up N/A Adjust the Y position of Note: This can only be
the DVE end frame done when a move is
position up. previewed (NOT on-air).

Note: This only applies

to Primary DVE Moves.
DVE Down N/A Adjust the X position of Note: This can only be
the DVE end frame done when a move is
position down. previewed (NOT on-air).

Note: This only applies

to Primary DVE Moves.
DVE Size Up N/A Adjust the size of the Note: This can only be
DVE end frame up by % done when a move is
with respect to the full previewed (NOT on-air).
raster size.
Note: This only applies
to Primary DVE Moves.
DVE Size Down N/A Adjust the size of the Note: This can only be
DVE end frame down by done when a move is
% with respect to the full previewed (NOT on-air).
raster size.
Note: This only applies
to Primary DVE Moves.
DVE Crop Up Not Currently Supported
DVE Crop Down Not Currently Supported
Preview DVE Normal/Primary DVE or Preview (PST Bus) the N/A
Secondary DVE selected DVE Move.
Take DVE Normal/Primary DVE or Take (On-Air) the N/A
Secondary DVE selected DVE Move.

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DVE Crop In Not Currently Supported

DVE Crop Out Not Currently Supported
DVE Border Width Up Not Supported
DVE Border Not Supported
Width Down
DVE Border Not Supported
Softness Up
DVE Border Not Supported
Softness Down
DVE Border Not Supported
Width In
DVE Border Not Supported
Width Out
DVE Background Source Number Change the crosspoint Note: The current DVE
Source assignment for the Background input for
current DVE Background the DVE might not
source. always be DVE1 IN.
Dual DVE Priority DVE A Highest/DVE-B Change the DVE Priority Note: This setting only
Highest to DVE A or DVE B. takes effect if BOTH
DVEs are active.
Machine Control Stop N/A Sony VTR Control N/A
Machine Control Play N/A Sony VTR Control N/A
Machine Control Rew N/A Sony VTR Control N/A
Machine Control FFWD N/A Sony VTR Control N/A
Machine Control N/A Sony VTR Control N/A
Record
Machine Control Pause N/A Sony VTR Control N/A
Machine Control N/A Sony VTR Control N/A
Shuttle FWD
Machine Control N/A Sony VTR Control N/A
Shuttle BWD
Machine Control Cue N/A Sony VTR Control N/A
Machine Control Time N/A Sony VTR Control N/A
In
Machine Control Time N/A Sony VTR Control N/A
Out
Machine Control Time N/A Sony VTR Control N/A
Display
Machine Control Time N/A Sony VTR Control N/A
Preroll
Machine Control Port Serial 1,2,3 or 4 Sony VTR Control Note: If no Port is
selected commands will
be sent to the last port
configured to Sony 9-
Pin Protocol by default.
Macro Selection Macro # 1 to 255 Select a Macro. N/A

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Macro Execute N/A Execute selected Macro. N/A

Selected
Macro Stop N/A Stop current Macro. N/A
Macro Execute # Macro # 1 to 255 Execute Macro. N/A
UDX Level Up Mix, Down Mix 1 or Control the Level of the N/A
Down Mix 2 Up Mix and Down Mix.
UDX On-Air Up Mix, Down Mix 1 or Control the On-Air State N/A
Down Mix 2 of the Up Mix and Down
Mix.
Table 9-1: Control Panel Key Types

9.2. EMC-DCP (QMC-DCP) GPIO BUTTON TYPES

9.2.1. GPI/O TOGGLE

Example QMC GPI 1 / QMC GPO 1 Button Assignment

Pressing this button (when configured as above) will put on and hold on EMC GPO 1 until the button is
pressed again. For this feature to be functional then EMC GPO 1 MUST be configured to “Manual GPO”
in the EMC-Setup GPI/O configuration tab.

The button will tally when the corresponding EMC GPI is triggered but ONLY if GPI 1 is configured to be
“Panel GPI Tally”.

Example PANEL GPI 1 / PANEL GPO 1 Button Assignment

Pressing this button (when configured as above) will put on and hold on GPO 1 on the EMC-DCP. The
same button will tally when GPI 1 on the EMC-DCP is activated.

9.2.2. GPI/O ASSERT

Example QMC GPI 1 / QMC GPO 1 Button Assignment

Pressing and releasing this button will trigger EMC GPO 1 for 500ms. Pressing and holding this button
will trigger EMC GPO 1 for as long as the button is held active. For this feature to be functional EMC
GPO 1 MUST be configured to “Manual GPO” in the EMC-Setup GPI/O configuration tab.

The button will tally when the corresponding EMC GPI is triggered but ONLY if GPI 1 is configured to be
“Panel GPI Tally”.

Example PANEL GPI 1 / PANEL GPO 1 Button Assignment

Pressing and releasing this button will trigger GPO 1 on the EMC-DCP for 500ms. Pressing and
holding will trigger GPO 1 on the panel for as long as the button is held. The same button will tally
when GPI 1 on the EMC-DCP is activated.

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9.2.3. GPO ACTIVATE

The corresponding EMC GPO will be active while the button is pressed and held. The EMC GPO MUST
be configured for “Manual GPO”.

The corresponding DCP GPO will be active while the button is pressed and held.

9.2.4. GPI TALLY

The corresponding EMCGPI will tally this button when the GPI is active. The EMC GPI Must be
configured to be “Panel GPI Tally”.

The corresponding DCP GPI will tally this button then the GPI is active.

9.3. UPGRADING THE 3025EMC FIRMWARE

There are three ways to upgrade the firmware on the 3025EMC, either using Overture Media Manager
software, ftp console or serial.

9.3.1. Overture Media Manager

1. Left Click on the 3025EMC device that you want to upgrade and then select View Media.

2. When the media list has been retrieved from the EMC, left click File then select “Upgrade…”

3. Navigate to the firmware required (.bin extension), confirm the filename and then select “Open”.

4. An upgrade dialogue box will be displayed that will confirm the firmware location, version and
build and creation date and time.

5. Confirm that the hardware status of the EMC is “Ready to Upgrade” and confirm if you want t
2.0.3he unit to reboot automatically when the upload of the new firmware file is completed.

6. Click “Upgrade” to proceed with the upgrade or “Cancel” to return to the Overture Media
Manger main dialogue window.

7. The progress of the firmware upload can be monitored using the Transfer Queue status in the
Status Window dialogue at the bottom of the Media Manager main window.

9.3.2. FTP Console

1. Open an anonymous ftp connection to the EMC (e.g. ftp 192.168.9.100 –A).

2. Type “cd app”.

3. Type “hash”.

4. Type “put “ and then drag the required firmware .bin file into the ftp console and press “Enter”.

5. The transfer of the firmware file to the app directory of the 3025EMC will proceed.

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6. Confirm that the transfer was completed successfully.

7. When completed, the unit will need to be re-booted in order for the new firmware loading process
to be completed.

The recommended way to reboot the 3025EMC is by using the webpage interface.

Figure 9-1: 3025EMC Webpage

 The 3025EMC requires a reboot to complete the firmware upgrade process.

Ensure that it is safe to reboot the unit before proceeding with the system reboot!!

9.3.3. SERIAL
1. Connect a straight through D9 serial cable with a WA-S76 rainbow cable (provided with
packaging) and connect to the header on the front of the unit (marked J11 Upgrade). Use the
following serial settings:

Baud Rate 115200

Parity None
Data Bits 8
Stop Bits 2
Table 9-2: J11 Serial Settings

2. Ensure that the Run/Upgrade jumper (J22) is set for Upgrade.

3. Using a third party tool like HyperTerminal or TeraTerm, ensure that if you press “Enter” you get
a “.E” back from the EMC to confirm that the serial connection has been configured correctly.

4. Reboot/power-cycle the unit.

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5. Immediately as the card begins the booting sequence press “CTRL+x” and ensure that
“PPCBOOT>” shows as the boot prompt.

Figure 9-2: Serial Boot Sequence (Upgrade)

6. Next, type “upgrade” and press “Enter”. Confirm that the EMC responds with “upload product
firmware now”.

7. You now need to send the file to the EMC using Xmodem Protocol. Navigate to the
firmware.bin file and then confirm and the serial upload process will begin.

8. When complete type “boot” and press “Enter” and the unit will boot using the new firmware.

 It is recommended that the serial upgrade is performed only if Ethernet upgrade is

unavailable. The serial upgrade process will take approximately 45 minutes.

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9.4. CONFIRMING THE FIRMWARE/SOFTWARE VERSION AND ORDERING OPTIONS

It is common for a service engineer to ask for the current EMC firmware version, EMC-Setup
configuration software version and ordered options for the unit. It is important to know how to obtain this
information.

9.4.1. EMC-Setup Version Information

To confirm the current version of EMC-Setup that you are using, from the EMC-Setup main window
select “Help” then “About EMC-Setup”.

9.4.2. Current Firmware Version

This can be confirmed either by using the webpage.

Figure 9-3: 3025EMC Firmware Build Revision

OR by typing “.#98,V” in the Comms Window of EMC-Setup as illustrated in Figure 9-4.

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Figure 9-4: EMC-Setup Comms Window Firmware Revision

 You can also obtain the current network configuration of the EMC from the
Comms Window by typing “.#98,N”.

9.4.3. Determing the Installed Ordering Options

You can obtain details of the currently installed options either from the webpage.

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Figure 9-5: 3025EMC Webpage Backdoor Tab

OR by typing “.#98,V” in the Comms Window of EMC-Setup as illustrated in Figure 9-6.

Figure 9-6: 3025EMC Comms Window (Options)

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9.5. DETERMINING THE I/O FRAME DELAY OF THE 3025EMC

Depending on the configuration of the 3025EMC, the video/audio processing delay through the system
changes. Assuming no additional frames have been added in the channel configuration (see section
4.3.8). The default delay with no Dolby-E Decoding or Encoding enabled is 2 video frames.

The DVE ordering options (either DVE-2D, DVE-2D-2 or No DVE) and the DVE configuration (see
section 4.4.4 for details on DVE Configuration) do not affect the frame delays through the channel.

For details of the frame delays refer to Table 9-3 below:

VIDEO STANDARD & DELAY

Configuration 720p 1080i 625i 525i
No Dolby-E
Modules Enabled 2F 2F 2F 2F
(Default)
No Dolby-E
Modules Enabled 3F 3F 3F 3F
(+1 Frame Delay)
Dolby-E Decoders
Only Enabled 3F 2F 2F 2F
(Default)
Dolby-E Decoders
Only Enabled 4F 3F 3F 3F
(+1 Frame Delay)
Dolby-E Decoders
& Encoder(s)
5F 3F 3F 3F
Enabled
(Default)
Dolby-E Decoders
& Encoder(s)
6F 4F 4F 4F
Enabled
(+1 Frame Delay)
Dolby-E
Encoder(s) Only
3F 2F 2F 2F
Enabled
(Default)
Dolby-E
Encoder(s) Only
4F 3F 3F 3F
Enabled
(Default)
Table 9-3: I/O Frame Delay with Dolby-E™ Options

Up to a maximum of 5 additional frames of I/O (video/audio) delay can be added to the system. These
can be added to the system regardless of the Dolby-E configuration. In the above table only +1 frame of
user added delay has been shown.

Regardless of the frame delay through the channel, video/audio lip sync is maintained at the output.

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 IMPORTANT: When using Dolby-E decoding or encoding at 720p video standards

an even number of frames I/O delay should always be used.

Audio Path

A
U Audio Input Audio Ouptut
Delay Delay A
D
(Variable Delay) (Variable Delay) U
I
D
O
I
Audio O
D Mixer
E Dolby-E™
Dolby-E™ Dolby-E™ E
| Encoder Extra
Decoders Encoder Delay M
E Delay
(Fixed Delay) (Fixed Delay) B
M (Variable Delay) E
B
D
E
D
D Video E
D Mixer R
E Video Output
R DVE Processing
Delay
(1 Frame Delay)
(Variable Delay)
Video Path

Figure 9-7: 3025EMC Video/Audio Delay Path with Dolby-E™

9.6. UP/DOWN TIMER CONFIGURATION

In 3025EMC Release 1.6 or later Up/Down timers are now supported. Time, Data and Temperature
objects can be rendered on-air by the internal graphics engine without the +TXT option being enabled on
the hardware.

There are a maximum of two up/down timer objects that can be used simultaneously on the 3025EMC.

Before the timers can be used on the 3025EMC the template(s) need to be designed using the Overture
Suite Media Designer software. When the templates have been compiled and transferred over the
3025EMC (and the required ttf file) the timers can be used. For more details on how the digital timer
templates are designer please refer to the Overture Suite v3 manual.

The following controls are available on the 3025EMC for Up/Down Timers…

- set the up/down parameters (timer #, direction and time).

- reload the up/down timer
- start the up/down timer
- stop the up/down timer
- toggle the up/down timer

For the purposes of documentation, the name of timer 1 is “timer1” and the name of timer 2 is “timer2”. In
practice the timers do not have to use this naming convention and normal naming rules will apply, i.e. the
media name can’t exceed sixteen characters and the template and ttf (true type font) need to be in the
same storage location (CF or NAS).
9.6.1. Up/Down Timer Parameter Configuration

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The Up/Down timer configuration is configured by using the following playlist script command…

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cmd udt_param(“a timer b direction xx min yy sec”)

cmd udt_reload(“z”)

where

- “a” is the timer that is the timer that is being set. This can be either 1 (timer 1) or 2 (timer 2).
- “b” is the timer direction. This can be either 2 (up) or 1 (down). Down is the default.
- “xx” is the minute parameter for the time of the timer element. For a down timer this will be the time that
the timer will start from. For an up timer this will be the time that the timer finishes.
- “yy” is the seconds parameter for the time of the timer element. If there are no seconds then this should
be set to 00.
- “z” is the timer that is to be initialized to the specified parameters.
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In either case (up or down direction) the timer will not go off-air automatically when the timer either
reaches 00:00 or the end time specified. A reload is always required to apply the timer parameters. A
reload will also reset the timer to the initial time parameter specified.

9.6.1.1. Example 1 Timer 1, Up Timer, 14 minutes 25 seconds

For this, the playlist to initialize the timer with these parameters would be as follows…

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# VSSL PLAYLIST

cmd udt_param(“1 timer 2 direction 14 min 25 sec”)

cmd udt_reload(“1”)
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9.6.1.2. Example 2 Timer 2, Down Timer, 30 minutes 00 seconds

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# VSSL PLAYLIST

cmd udt_param(“2 timer 1 direction 30 min 00 sec”)

cmd udt_reload(“2”)
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9.6.2. Starting the Up/Down Timer

Starting the Up/Down timer is configured by using the following playlist script commands…

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cmd udt_param(“a timer b direction xx min yy sec”)

cmd udt_reload(“z”)
cmd media_in(“timer”)
cmd udt_start(“d”)

where

- “timer” is the name of the up/down timer template. The template name is limited to sixteen characters.
- “d” is the up/down timer to be started. This is either 1 (timer 1) or 2 (timer 2).

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 IMPORTANT: The media must be faded-in/cue’d BEFORE the up/down timer

object is started.

9.6.3. Stopping the Up/Down Timer

Stopping the Up/Down timer is configured by using the following playlist script command…

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cmd udt_stop(“s”)

where

- “s” is the up/down timer to be stopped. This is either 1 (timer 1) or 2 (timer 2).

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9.6.3.1. Example Stop Counting Down After 20 Seconds

This is an extension to the previous example in section 9.6.1.2.

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# VSSL PLAYLIST

cmd udt_param(“2 timer 1 direction 30 min 00 sec”)

cmd udt_reload(“2”)
cmd media_in(“timer2”)
cmd udt_start(“2”)
cmd wait_for(“20 s”)
cmd udt_stop(“2”)
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In this example, timer 2 is reloaded (reset) to be a down timer starting at 30 minutes 00 seconds. The
timer starts at 30 minutes 00 seconds and counts down for 20 seconds at which point it stops and
displays 29 minutes 40 seconds (29:40).

9.6.3.2. Stop Counting Down After 20 Seconds Then Go Off-Air

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# VSSL PLAYLIST

cmd udt_param(“2 timer 1 direction 30 min 00 sec”)

cmd udt_reload(“2”)
cmd media_in(“timer2”)
cmd udt_start(“2”)
cmd wait_for(“20 s”)
cmd udt_stop(“2”)
cmd wait_for(“1 s”)
cmd media_out(“timer2”)
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In this example, timer 2 is reloaded (reset) to be a down timer starting at 30 minutes 00 seconds. The
timer starts at 30 minutes 00 seconds and counts down for 20 seconds at which point it stops and
displays 29 minutes 40 seconds (29:40). The timer fades out when the timer reaches 29 minutes 40
seconds. It is recommended that a “wait_for” of approximately one 1 second is used as this will ensure
that the final time of the timer is displayed on-screen before the timer element is taken off air.

9.6.4. Toggle the Up/Down Timer

Toggling the Up/Down timer is configured by using the following playlist script command…

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cmd udt_toggle(“t”)

where

- “t” is the up/down timer to be toggled. This is either 1 (timer 1) or 2 (timer 2).

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This command will toggle the up/down timer between start and stop states.

 IMPORTANT: Hours are NOT currently supported in the time format for Up/Down
Timers.

9.7. METADATA ROUTING CONFIGURATION EXAMPLES

9.7.1.1. Example 1 – Dolby E Decoders Metadata to Internal Dolby E Encoders

A9/A10 A9/A10
PGM PGM
PGM Path A11/A12 A11/A12
A9/A10 DE Encoder A7/A8
DE A13/A14 A13/A14 #1
Decoder
A15/A16 A15/A16

AUDIO AUDIO
MIXER EMBEDDER
A9/A10
PST
PST Path A11/A12
A9/A10 PGM
DE A13/A14
Decoder DE Encoder A9/A10
A15/A16 #2

METADATA
ROUTER

Figure 9-8: Metadata Example 1 Overview

In this example, DE is present on embedded audio channels A9/A10 of the PGM and PST video inputs of
the 3025EMC channel. The DE decoders in the PGM and PST paths of the 3025EMC are configured to
output four audio channel pairs. The configuration of the DE decoders would be as follows (Audio
Processing Tab of EMC-Setup).

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Figure 9-9: Metadata Routing Example 1 – PGM Decoder Configuration

Figure 9-10: Metadata Routing Example 1 – PST Decoder Configuration

The DE encoders are configured so that re-encoded DE will be embedded to PGM audio channels
A7/A8 and A9/A10. This requires the use of both encoder #1 and encoder #2. For the purpose of this
example DE will also be embedded to CLN audio channels A7/A8 and A9/A10.

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Figure 9-11: Metadata Routing Example 1 – Encoder #1 Configuration

Figure 9-12: Metadata Routing Example 1 – Encoder #2 Configuration

For the metadata routing the metadata routing should first be configured as disabled. This will have the
effect of turning the SMPTE 2020 embedding of metadata OFF. For this example no SMPTE2020
routing will be enabled, i.e. any metadata will bypass the VANC metadata processing of the 3025EMC.
When the routing is disabled the Metadata Routing dialogue will look like below…

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Figure 9-13: Metadata Router Example 1 – Metadata Routing Configuration

As per above the insertion line for metadata channels (1/2) and (3/4) have been configured as (Off)
which disables the insertion of SMPTE 2020 metadata at the embedder stage of the 3025EMC
output(s). In addition to this, all of the metadata router inputs have been configured to use no input
source and all of the encoders have been configured to use no metadata router output.

The following changes need to be made to enable routing of metadata from the DE decoders to the DE
encoders, i.e. configure the routes of the metadata routing block on the 3025EMC…

METADATA INPUT METADATA OUTPUT

PGM Meta 1 Decoder 1
PST Meta 1 Decoder 2
Encoder 1 Meta 1
Encoder 2 Meta 1
Table 9-4: Metadata Routing Example 1

This will configure encoder 1 and encoder 2 (PGM & CLN) to use metadata from the DE decoders. Note
that during a transition the 3025EMC will use the metadata from the PST path decoder. This is managed
automatically by the 3025EMC, however the PST Meta 1 input does need to be configured correctly (as
per the above table) to ensure that the correct metadata is used during a transition.

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9.7.1.2. Example 2 - Dolby E Decoders Metadata to Internal Dolby E Encoders & SMPTE 2020
Embedders

A9/A10 A9/A10
PGM PGM
PGM Path A11/A12 A11/A12
A9/A10 DE Encoder A7/A8
DE A13/A14 A13/A14 #1
Decoder
A15/A16 A15/A16

AUDIO AUDIO
MIXER EMBEDDER
A9/A10
PST
PST Path A11/A12
A9/A10 PGM
DE A13/A14
Decoder DE Encoder A9/A10
A15/A16 #2

PGM
METADATA PVW
SMPTE 2020 EMBEDDER
ROUTER
CLN

Figure 9-14: Metadata Routing Example 2

For this example, the configuration of the DE decoders and encoders is identical to the previous
example. The difference here is that we want to metadata from the decoders to be embedded to the
PGM, PVW and CLN outputs of the 3025EMC (remember that SMPTE 2020 metadata is not inserted on
the AUX output of the 3025EMC.

We will assume just for this example that we want all four SMPTE 2020 embedders to use metadata
channel one. We will also assume that line 12 will be used for metadata channels 1/2 and line 13 will be
used for metadata channels 3/4.

As before, configure the metadata routing to disabled and then enable SMPTE 2020 insertion on lines
12 and 13 for metadata channels 1/2 and 3/4 respectively.

Figure 9-15: Metadata Routing Example 2 – Metadata Routing Configuration

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For the purposes of the example, we will also assume that the data identification (DID) and secondary
data identification (SDID) of the four metadata channels are 0x45 and 0x01, 0x02, 0x03 and 0x04.
Remember that there are twelve SMTPE 2020 embedder channels (four each for the PGM, PST and
CLN buses) but the DID an SDID settings for the channels are common across all three buses. For
example, if PGM metadata channel one (VANC 1) is 0x45 and 0x01 for the DID and SDID respectively
then VANC 1 for PST and CLN will also be also use 0x45 and 0x01.

The following metadata routing settings are required:

METADATA INPUT METADAT OUTPUT

PGM Meta 1 Decoder 1
PST Meta 1 Decoder 2
Encoder 1 Meta 1
Encoder 2 Meta 1
PGM Meta 2 Decoder 1
PGM Meta 3 Decoder 1
PGM Meta 4 Decoder 1
PST Meta 2 Decoder 2
PST Meta 3 Decoder 2
PST Meta 4 Decoder 2
Table 9-5: Metadata Routing Example 2

This configures all four metadata channels to use metadata from the DE decoders. VANC insertion has
already been enabled by setting the insertion lines for channels 1/2 and 3/4. Because the VANC insertion
has been enabled the SMPTE 2020 embedder will use the meta 1, 2, 3 and 4 sources as configured in
the table above.

9.8. SPECIFICATIONS

9.8.1. Video Connections

Inputs: Program, Preset, Keyer-1 Fill, Keyer-1
Key, Emergency, Keyer-2 Fill, Keyer-2
Key, Keyer-3 Fill, Keyer-3 Key, DVE
Background 1, 2, AUX 1, 2 & 3
Standards: SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 424M
Signal Level: 800mV p-p nominal
Impedance: 75Ω terminating
Return Loss: 15dB typical (5 MHz – 1485MHz)
Cable Equalization: Belden 1855A, 300m @ 270MHz, 100m @ 1.5Gb/s, 100m @3G
Connectors: DIN 1.0/2.3 or BNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A
Timing Window: ±½ line w.r.t. Reference input

Outputs:
3 Standard (dual): Program, Preview, Clean & Aux
Standards: Same as input
Signal Level: 800mV p-p ±10%
Impedance: 75Ω terminating
Return Loss: 15dB typical (5MHz – 1485MHz)
DC Offset: 0 ±0.5V

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Connectors: DIN 1.0/2.3 or BNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A

9.8.2. Switching Reference

Reference Input: Analog 525/625 or Tri-level
Signal Level: 1V p-p ±3dB
Connector: DIN 1.0/2.3 or BNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A

9.8.3. Control
Q-Link: DIN 1.0/2.3 or BNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A
Serial: 6 serial (3 RS-232/3 RS-422)
DB9 female (on two breakout panels)
Ethernet: Dual 10/100/1000BT, 8-pin RJ45

9.8.4. General Purpose Inputs/Outputs

Inputs: 16 (standard)
Outputs: 16 (standard)
Type: Opto-isolated, active low
Connector: Terminal block (on breakout panel)

9.8.5. LTC Reader

Standard: SMPTE 12M-1
Frame Rate: 25 and 30 Fps nominal
Connectors: 3-pin female XLR type connector (on breakout panel)
Level: 0.2V to 4V p-p, balanced or unbalanced

9.8.6. Physical (EMX6-FR)

Height: 10.5” (266 mm)
Weight: 19” (483 mm)
Depth: 14.5” (368 mm)
Module: 15 single slot modules
Weight: Approx. 17.4lbs (7.9kg) with 2 power supplies, no slots occupied
Approx. 32lbs (14.5kg) with 2 power supplies, all slots occupied

9.8.7. Physical (EMX3-FR)

Height: 5.25” (133mm)
Width: 19” (483mm)
Depth: 15.75” (400mm)
Module: 5 single slot modules

9.8.8. Electrical (EMX6-FR)

AC Mains Input: Auto ranging, 100 – 200 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Max. Oper Current: 9.5A (@115V AC nominal)
4.0A (@220V AC nominal)
Single Channel: Approx. 90W

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Connector: IEC 60320 – 1 per power supply

9.8.9. Electrical (EMX3-FR)

AC Mains Input: Auto ranging, 100-200V AC, 50/60Hz
Max. Oper Current: 4.6A (@100V AC nominal)
1.85A (@240V AC nominal)
Single Channel: Approx. 90W
Connector: IEC 60320 - 1 per power supply

EMC: Complies with FCC Part 15, Class A

Complies with EU EMC directive 89/336/EEC

9.9. ORDERING INFORMATION

3025EMC: Master Control Switcher

Main Processing Modules:

3025EMC-HD: HD/SD Master Control with Channel Branding Module
3025EMC-3G: 3G/HD/SD Master Control with Channel Branding Module
3025EMC-IO-DIN: DIN I/O Rear Module for 3025EMC
3025EMC-IO-XLINK: XLINK I/O Rear Module for 3025EMC
3025EMC-IO-BNC: BNC I/O Rear Module for 3025EMC

Main Processing Module Options:

+EMG Media Graphics expansion
+DVE-2D Two channel 2D DVE
+DVE-2D-2 Four channel 2D DVE
+TXT Texting option for crawls and CGs
+TP Air Temperature probe
+PC8G Upgrade of playout cache to 8GB
+CF8G Upgrade of compact flash to 8GB
+E Support for EAS crawl insertion (North America only)
+NAS Support for network attached storage

Audio Processing Module:

3025AP: 3025EMC Audio Processing Module

Audio Processor Module Options:

+DD2 Dual Dolby-E Decoders
+DE2 Dual Dolby-E Encoders
+ IG Intelligain
+ DMX Audio Downmixing
+ UMX Audio Upmixing

Frames:
EMX6-FR: Frame for 3025EMC modules. Up to five 3025EMC modules
+PS Redundant power supply
EMX3-FR: 3RU frame for 3025EMC modules

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+78PQT: Redundant power supply

Control Panels:
EMC-DCP: EMC Control Panel
QMC-CP-1000E: EMC Auxiliary Control Panel - Fully programmable panel with 16 integral
10 character LCD buttons and Ethernet. 1RU rack mount
QMC-CP-E: EMC Control Panel - Standard panel with 33 fully programmable
10-character LCD buttons and Ethernet. 2RU rack mount
QMC-CP-2048E: QMC Buddy Panel - Three rows of 16 integral 10 character LCD buttons
which can used in conjunction with other QMC control panels for
extended control. 2RU rack mount with Ethernet
QMC-DCP-SW: Software version of EMC-DCP

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