The "Edit Resource" form allows one to define an OXTEL MC PRESMASTER resource. The fields required for its configuration are following described:
READ-ONLY INFO
Code - The path of the resource that you are editing is displayed.
Type - Shows the type the resource belongs to (e.g. MAST).
Number - Ordinal number that differentiates the resource from others of the same type.
RESOURCE PROPERTIES
Name - A brief description that identifies the resource must be inserted.
Driver - The PM100 driver is fixed for this resource.
E19 Resource ID - Optionally, insert the ID of the resource created under the Resource Editor module for this resource. This identification number is used, for example, to check the storage space usage of the resource.
RESOURCE PARAMETERS
Transition speed - Set the three transition speeds in milliseconds (slow, medium and fast) related to the time the DVE (Digital Video Effects) will take to complete a given task.
Use the up and down arrows to adjust the value or type of the required fields.
Number of channels - Specify how many input and output channels (fixed to 1) will be managed by the device (this information is used to edit the channels in the resources tree).
Disable audio shuffling - This option enables/disables the mapping of audio channels between events. Suppose you have experienced a "timeout" error on PresMaster's Set Audio Mode command (probably due to audio shuffling not supported in Master Control). In that case, you might want to check this option to disable the audio shuffling feature.
NB: By creating this resource, they will automatically create four DSK resources, all connected to MC OXTEL PRESMASTER, resources that will have to be opportunely configured.
Once compiled, click the [Confirm] button to add the MASTER CONTROL resource to the Resources tree. Afterwards, it will be possible to configure the following:
Device users: Select the resource and click the [Users] button.
Grass Valley/Oxtel MC PresMaster resource editor - User
Indicate to which user and to which module or program the relevant resource must be activated by specifying the following:
READ-ONLY INFO
Resource - Code of the resource channel.
Name - Name of the resource channel.
ID Number - Identification number of the resource channel.
USER INFORMATION
PC Name - Indicate the specific workstation (user) for which the resource will be allowed. Once selected, it will be automatically retrieved and displayed the ID number and PC name corresponding to the selected user.
Function - Indicate the module (function) on which the user mentioned above will be allowed to use the resource in question
USER PARAMETERS
Com Number - If the device is directly controlled with a serial wire, indicate the COM port on the PC to which the device is connected.
Via UDP - If the device is controlled via UDP through Etere Sarvaji, indicate here the IP address and local port the device host uses for listening.
COM configuration: - Available configurations include: Baudrate (default= 38400), Parity (default=Even), Databits (default=8) and Stopbits (default=1).
The resource must be set with the default data displayed here.
Windows Server 2012 / 2016 and Windows 10 Client
Suppose you are running on a higher Windows OS, e.g. Windows Server 2012, 2016 or Windows 10 Client. In that case, you might experience PresMaster not receiving the proper "TAKE" command from Etere Automation when switching Main / Clone Automation is performed.
In the Automation log, you can find an error message similar to the example listed below:
“Oct 15 08:25:35 0815_0531 ctrl: AUTOMATION_RX_TASK_04: (cvm_trigger) Take received without anything armed”
To overcome this problem, you can set the value of the "Take_delay" element to "200" (millisecond) as indicated below. By default, the value is set to "0".
NB: If you are running on a previous version of Windows OS, e.g. Windows XP, set the value to "0".
422 - Device (out): Indicate the no. of the device to be activated when you open the resource.(-1=not installed)
Controller (in): Indicate the no. of the controller to be activated when you open the resource.(-1=not installed)
NB: Only in special cases where you have a centralized video router, which allows one to commute serial ports, set the data referred to above to 422.
SERIAL PORTS CONNECTION
Presmaster pin out - The remaster has eight serial ports (numbered from 0 to 7) to connect with automation, image stores, routers, VTRs, etc. The first four ports (0-3) can be configured as 232 or 422; the latest four ports (4-7) are 422.
All ports have a DB9 F connector, so the wires on the Presmaster side must have a DB 9 M connector.
The port assignment is performed in the file system. conf on the presmaster. Oxtel supplies a program for the editing of that file (Presconf). The port pinout is the following:
Pin 422 232
1 Gnd CD
2 Rx- Rx
3 Tx+ Tx
4 GND DTR
5 Gnd Gnd
6 Gnd DSR
7 Rx+ RTS
8 Tx- CTS
9 Gnd RI
Presmaster and 232 Controllers
If you use a 232 port to control a device which already has its control 232 port, the wire is the standard 232 crossed by the difference that the Presmaster side connector must be male instead of female.
Presmaster Device (DB9M)
1-4-5-6-9 Gnd ------ 1-9 Gnd
2 Rx- ---------------- 2 Tx-
3 Tx+ --------------- 3 Rx+
7 Rx+ --------------- 7 Tx+
8 Tx- ----------------- 8 Rx-
Presmaster and 422 Controllers
On the other hand, if the device has only one 422 port with the same beta pin out, the wire must be the following:
Presmaster Controller (Automation multiport 422)
1-4-5-6-9 Gnd 1-9 Gnd
2 Rx- 8 Tx-
3 Tx+ 7 Rx+
7 Rx+ 3 Tx+
8 Tx- 2 Rx-
Presmaster and Other Controllers
In other cases, the wire is set with the Presmaster's and device's pinout.
NB: Some issues have been experienced on Leitch routers controlled on 422 port (said issues probably depend on the electricity level); therefore, managing them on 232 port is suggested.
Presmaster and ImageStore
The wires for connection between Presmaster (422) and ImageStore have the following pinout:
Presmaster (DB9M) Imagestore (DB9F)
1-4-5-6-9 Gnd ----------------- 5 Gnd
2 Rx- ---------------------------- 1 Tx-
3 Tx+ --------------------------- 3 Rx+
7 Rx+ --------------------------- 2 Tx+
8 Tx- ---------------------------- 4 Rx-