Duet, Duet SDI PDF
Duet, Duet SDI PDF
Duet, Duet SDI PDF
- Introduction
Inside:
- Quick Start
--Introduction
Configuring the Duet
--Quick
AudioStart
Connections /Control
--Configuring the Duet
Triggering Insertions
--Audio Connections
Duet CCMS Mode /Control
- Triggering Insertions
- Duet CCMS Mode
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User Defined CBD Network ...................... 25 COMMERCIAL AUDIO AVERAGING ...............................34
13. HOST MODE (NETWORKING) .............................. 25 Auto-Average .........................................34
Host Mode............................................. 26 Manual Setup .........................................34
IP Address ............................................ 26 CONTROL LIMITATIONS...........................................34
IP MASK ............................................... 26 SYMPHONY AUTO LEVEL CONTROL OPTIONS ...................34
Host 1 IP Address................................... 26 AUDIO LEVEL MATCHING FOR DUETS: .........................34
Gate 1 IP Address .................................. 27 AUDIO LEVEL CONTROL CONFIGURATION COMMANDS .................35
14. ETHERNET MULTICAST TRANSFER (EMT) ................ 27 AUDIOLVLCONTROL ..........................................35
EMT Settings ......................................... 27 AUDIOLVLENABLED...........................................35
EMT Examples ....................................... 28 AUDIOLVLSENSITIVITY......................................35
15. DUPLICATE DRIVE ........................................... 28 AUDIOLEVELRESET:..........................................35
Settings ................................................ 28 AUDIOLVLNETWORK .........................................35
16. SDI AUDIO (DUET-SDI ONLY) ........................... 28 SPOTAUDIOLEVEL.............................................36
SDI Audio Group # ................................. 28
SDI Equalization .................................... 29
Audio Decode ........................................ 29
CHAPTER 5 TRIGGERING INSERTIONS................... 38
Audio Encode......................................... 29
17. BYPASS LINES (OPTION)................................... 29 GENERAL PURPOSE INPUT (GPI) .........................................38
18. WHITELINE CONTROL (OPTION) .......................... 29 AUDIO DTMF ...............................................................38
DTMF SINGLE ENDED WIRING .................................38
DTMF DIFFERENTIAL WIRING...................................38
CHAPTER 4 AUDIO CONNECTIONS AND CONTROL ... 30
COMPOSITE BASE BAND (CBB) DTMF ..................................39
WHITELINE TRIGGERING...................................................39
AUDIO CONNECTIONS ..................................................... 30
BALANCED STEREO OR DUAL MONO AUDIO SYSTEMS
(RECOMMENDED)................................................. 30
CHAPTER 6 DUET CCMS MODE ............................. 40
BALANCED MONO AUDIO SYSTEMS ............................ 31
UN-BALANCED STEREO OR DUAL MONO HI-Z SYSTEMS .... 31 DUET SETUP FOR CCMS MODE ...........................................40
UN-BALANCED MONO HI-Z SYSTEMS .......................... 31 TRACE MESSAGES FOR CCMS ............................................40
CONFIGURING THE NETWORK AUDIO ATTENUATION ......... 32 INSERT VERIFICATION (LEGACY AND CCMS NATIVE MODE) 40
STANDARD AUDIO SETTINGS ............................................. 32 Appendix A Contacting Customer Support.......................................... 44
DUET............................................................... 32
DUET-SDI ........................................................ 33 Appendix B Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ................................... 47
AUDIO LEVEL CONTROL (ALC) SYSTEM ................................. 33 Appendix C - Duet Technical Reference ............................................... 49
NETWORK AUDIO AVERAGING .................................. 33 Appendix D Duet SDI Technical Reference ........................................ 51
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Appendix E Ad Insertion Enterprise Solution ..................................... 53
Appendix E Ad Insertion Enterprise Solution ..................................... 54
Appendix E-1 Traffic & Billing Central.................................................. 55
Appendix E-1 Traffic & Billing Central.................................................. 56
Appendix E-2 Connected Headend ...................................................... 56
Appendix E-2 Connected Headend ...................................................... 57
Appendix E-3 Satellite Serviced Headend ............................................ 57
Appendix E-3 Satellite Serviced Headend ............................................ 58
Appendix E-4 Disconnected Headend .................................................. 59
Appendix F Creating Compatible MPEG 2 Files..................................... 59
Appendix F Creating Compatible MPEG 2 Files..................................... 60
Appendix G The Configuration Variables ............................................ 62
Appendix H Firmware Updates ......................................................... 68
Appendix I Channel Cue Directory .................................................... 69
Appendix J Duet Log Trace Messages .................................................. 74
Appendix K Wiring for the Power Relay .............................................. 78
Appendix L CCMS Schedule Format ................................................... 79
Appendix M Verification Status Codes ................................................. 80
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Chapter 1 Introduction
Benefits
Generate Revenue from Local Commercial Inserts:
Overview The Duet is known by operators as the money machine
The Duet and Duet-SDI are MPEG2 digital commercial with a typical return on investment (ROI) within the first
inserters which seamlessly play scheduled MPEG2 ads into an week of operation.
analog or a digital (SDI) main channel feed. The commercial Insert Commercials with Confidence: The Duet is a
inserters integrate with popular Traffic and Billing software proven ad inserter that delivers reliable operation in over
solutions. When used with Adtecs adManage system, they provide 20,000 network channels worldwide.
turnkey content management, alarm monitoring, schedule
importing and as-run log verifications. Economically Scale to Hundreds of Channels: Unlike
The Duet-SDI inserts MPEG 2 commercials into a serial some competitive products, the Duet is a completely
digital video (SDI) main channel feed with embedded AES-EBU integrated single-channel commercial inserter that can be
audio. Designed for cable and broadcast operations with mixed replicated to a distributed system with hundreds of
SDI and analog systems, the Duet-SDI will provide SDI concurrent channels.
with analog video and audio output. Integrate With Your Enterprise: The Duet can be used
with the Adtec adManageTM system for turnkey content
management, alarm monitoring, schedule import and as-
Applications
run log verifications.
Cable Digital Commercial Insertion: The Duet can scale
to hundreds of channels with the same incremental cost.
(See Appendix D for a system illustration.)
Feature Highlights
Broadcast Digital Commercial Insertion: The Duet can Locally insert broadcast quality MPEG 2 commercials into
store thousands of MPEG 2 commercials that can be cued an analog or digital (SDI) channel source.
via GPI, DTMF, VBI or a timed schedule. Scale the system to hundreds of channels with the same
incremental cost.
Store thousands of broadcast quality MPEG 2 commercials.
Efficiently distribute media with multicast Ethernet
transfers.
Switch SDI with embedded AES-EBU audio.
Cue via DTMF, GPI, VBI and Time.
Support NTSC, PAL, PALM and PALN
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Availability Whats Included
Models The following items are included with the Duet and Duet-SDI:
Model Description
Accessory Kit: Includes two drive bay keys, three audio
DUET MPEG2 ad inserter with one 80GB removable
plugs, one tally plug, one cue plug, one power cord strain
drive.
relief with screws, one ground cable with screw, four rack
DUET-2 MPEG2 ad inserter with two 80GB drives (one
mount screws with washers, one BOOT key for firmware
removable, one fixed).
updates and one RESET key to restore factory default
DUET-DVD MPEG2 ad inserter with one 80GB fixed drive
settings.
and one DVD/CD drive.
DUET-SDI MPEG2 ad inserter with one 80GB removable Modem Kit to connect the Duet to an external dialup
drive with SDI in/out. modem (Adtec PN: modemaccessory). The kit includes a
DUET-SDI-2 MPEG2 ad inserter with two 80GB drives (one DB-25 connector to an included RJ-11 telephone line.
removable, one fixed) with SDI in/out. Communication Kit to connect the Duet to an external PC
DUET-SDI-DVD MPEG2 ad inserter with one 80GB fixed drive over a serial port (Adtec PN: COMKIT). The kit includes an
and one DVD/CD drive with SDI in/out. RJ-11 line to a DB-9F connector.
Adtec Startup CD includes Symphony Pro Cable for
Options configuration and control of the Duet and Duet-SDI.
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Front Panel of the Duet
Drive Activity Removable hard drive activity light Down Scrolls through a menu when navigating or
Drive Power Removable hard drive power light changes the value when editing and item
(Decreases LCD brightness)
CBB Composite Baseband Input from satellite receiver with an Video Out 2 Video output 2, 75 Ohm. No relay bypass, preview
input range 6 to 10 MHz and terminates to 75 video output only.
Ohms. Used for cue tone extraction on analog WARNING: Do not connect this output to the
delivered networks only: neither audio nor video is modulator
extracted from this signal. Net IN Network Video In (From IRD/IRT) Must be a
DTMF DTMF audible cue tone positive signal, low Z unbalanced. crystal-controlled signal.
Range 20 dB to +0 dB. (must be cue tones only
without any audio noise) Audio Out Left/Right Unbalanced LEFT and RIGHT audio output of
Ground used for External Cue GPI and Aux GPI. commercial insert only, 56K Ohm output
GND impedance. (typically used with Video
GPI External Cue General Purpose Input (GPI) used to trigger
a commercial insertion or switch to Auxiliary video.
Output 2).
See GND. RS422A Warning Do Not Connect. This is used internally by the
Aux Vid IN Auxiliary video in. Terminates to 75 Ohms. Duet.
Aux Audio IN Auxiliary audio in corresponding to Aux Vid IN. Parallel Warning Do Not Connect. This is used internally by the
Duet.
Aux GPI Auxiliary General Purpose Input (GPI) used to trigger a
commercial insertion or switch to Auxiliary video. RS232-THRU THRU port for RS-232 comm port (loop-through)
See GND. See the Appendix on Configuration RS232-IN IN port for RS-232 comm (loop-through)
Variables for other options.
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Back Panel of the Duet SDI
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6. Connect Cue/Trigger Method: Connect one of the
following:
Chapter 2 Quick Start Ext. Cue GPI: General Purpose Input that is contact
Before you install or configure the Duet or Duet-SDI, closed with GND to trigger an insert (supplied 3 pin RST
review the instructions for the appropriate model in this chapter connector on 2 conductor AWG-22G cable).
and make sure you have the necessary cables and connectors. DTMF: audible cue tone only (no audio noise) range -20dB
If you plan to use the Duet on a computer Ethernet network, you to +0dB (supplied 3 pin RST connector on 2 conductor
must isolate the network connected to the Adtec equipment with a AWG-22G cable) from the satellite receiver or Weagner
router/bridge from the rest of your LAN or a WAN. The Adtec card. Connect positive (+) DTMF output of receiver to the
Ethernet Multicast Transfer protocol will use in excess of 90% of DTMF input of the Duet and the DTMF GND of the receiver
the available network bandwidth. of the Duet.
CBB: Composite Baseband input from the satellite receiver
range 6 to 10 MHz (F Male type connector on RG 59 or
Installing the Duet RG 56 cable).
7. Connect Computer or Modem: Connect the RS232-IN
Note: Do not connect the power or the 10/100BaseT serial port to an external computer or modem with the
network cable until instructed. appropriate supplied cable. If this is not the first Duet,
daisy chain the RS232-IN to the RS232-THRU of the
previous Duet. (Default baud, Data, Stop and Parity is
1. Mount the Duet: The Duet requires a standard 2RU rack 38400, 8, 1, N)
space and can be mounted with the four screws provided. 8. Connect AC Power Line: Connect the AC Power to 70 to
2. Connect Network Video In: The network video in from 240 VAC at 50-60Hz. The Duet should begin to boot up.
the satellite receiver must be connected to the Net IN of
the Duet (BNC Male connector on RG 59 or RG 56 cable).
Video levels from the receivers must be adjusted to 1 volt
peak to peak.
3. Connect Network Audio In: The network audio in from
the satellite receiver must be connected to the Net Audio
IN of the Duet (supplied 5 pin RST connector on 3
conductor AWG-22G cable). Audio levels from the
receivers must be adjusted to 0db. See the Audio
Connections and Control chapter for mono/stereo and
balanced/un-balanced connection requirements.
4. Connect Video Out: The Duet Video Out 1 should be
connected to the modulator (BNC Male connector on RG
59 or RG 56 cable). (optional: use Video Out 2 for preview
video only).
5. Connect Audio Out: The Net Audio OUT of the Duet
should be connected to the modulator (supplied 5 pin RST
connector on 3 conductor AWG-22G cable). See the Audio
Connections and Control chapter for mono/stereo and
balanced/un-balanced connection requirements.
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3. Network Connection: Connect the Duet to the Ethernet
Configuring The Duet network router with the supplied network cable. Note that
the Duet defaults to the recommended 100Mb/sec Half
Once the Duet is mounted, wired and powered on, the following Duplex.
steps will configure the Duet (see next section for Duet-SDI). 4. Set Time: Press Menu to enter the Date & Time menu.
Press SELECT and enter the current time then press
ENTER. (optional: See the Appendix on Configuration
NOTE: If the LCD display is initially hard to read, adjust
Variables for automatic time synchronization with a host
the contract by pressing the UP or DOWN keys.
NTP server.)
5. Set Network Channel and Headend: If using CCMS
1. Set CBD Network: If the Composite Baseband (CBB) or Host Mode, press Menu to enter the channel and headend
the DTMF inputs are used to trigger the Duet insertion, as specified in the CCMS schedule. Press SELECT and enter
configure the CBD Network. the channel (CC) number and Headend (HHH) number
a.) Press Menu to enter the CBD Network. Select the then press ENTER.
desired network and press ENTER. 6. Set EMT: Press Menu to enter the Ethernet Multicast
b.) Press the UP key for NetSets PreSet, press SELECT and Transfer Setting. Press SELECT and enter 16221 for a
ENTER which will automatically name the network, name Solicitor (one per network) or 00101 for a Subscriber, then
the Duet, set the proper NetSets (with DTMF tones) and press ENTER.
configure the CBB input port. 7. Configure NetSet: Use Symphony Pro or work from the
c.) Press the UP key and verify the CBD settings. front panel to configure the Net Settings used to trigger a
d.) If the CBB port is NOT USED, go back to the CBD commercial insertion: Refer to the NETSET instructions in
Network menu and set the Type to Digital, the Frequency Chapter 3 for more information.
to 9.525 Mhz and the BW to W. This will turn off triggers
from the CBB port.
2. Set Host Mode: Press Menu to enter the Host Mode
Menu: The Duet will typically be configured to SERVER
Mode in smaller systems or CCMS in enterprise TBGS
systems.
a.) Select the appropriate mode and press ENTER.
b.) Press the UP key then SELECT to configure a unique
static IP address for each unit on the network and press
ENTER.
c.) Press the UP key then SELECT to configure a common
subnet mask (typically 255.255.255.0) for all units and
press ENTER.
d) Press the UP key then SELECT to configure the host IP
address then press ENTER. The address in CCMS systems
is the IP address of the TBGS server.
c.) Press the UP key then SELECT to configure a Gateway
IP address of the router or bridge used to isolate EMT
traffic from the rest of the computer network, then press
ENTER.
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7. Connect AC Power Line: Connect the AC Power to 70 to
Installing the Duet-SDI 240 VAC at 50-60Hz. The Duet should begin to boot up.
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Chapter 3 Configuring the Duet FRONT PANEL MENUS
The Duet and Duet-SDI can be configured from the front The Duet and Duet-SDI menus are as follows:
panel, remotely from an external computer or from a configuration
file. This chapter covers all of the configuration options available 8. Main
from the front panel of the Duet. Refer to the Adtec Symphony 9. Insert
software for configuration from an external computer. 10. Net Settings (NetSet)
11. Source Feed
12. Audio (Duet Only)
13. Log Settings
THE DUET FRONT PANEL 14. Date & Time (D&T)
The Duet features an LCD display and key pad that provides a 15. Serial Port
direct interface for configuration and status. 16. Unit Name
17. Network Name
How to use the Key Pad 18. Network Channel and Headend (CCHH) *
You can use the following steps to configure the Duet: 19. Composite Baseband Demodulator (CBD) Network
20. Host Mode
1. Press the MODE key repeatedly until the desired menu is 21. Ethernet Multicast Transfer
selected. 22. Duplicate Drive
23. SDI Audio (Duet-SDI Only)
2. Press the UP or DOWN arrow key to select the desired menu
item. Optional Features
24. Bypass Lines
3. If you want to change a currently selected item: 25. WhiteLine Control
a.) Press the SELECT key to activate the editing mode (a flashing These optional features can be can be purchased by contacting our
cursor means you are in editing mode). sales department.
b.) Use the LEFT and RIGHT keys to select the desired field of the
item to be edited.
c.) Use the UP and DOWN keys to change the value of the item.
d.) Press the ENTER key to save the setting to the new value or
ESCAPE to cancel the change.
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1. Main
The main menu is a non-editable display. It displays the current KEY Functions
Date and Time along with the configured Channel ID.
When a advertisement is in the configured pre-roll window before While in the main menu, the following navigation keys have special
the insert, the display will identify the Spot ID. meaning in the operation of the Duet.
Message Description
Xxxxxxxx PreRoll The spot ID xxxxxxxxx is cued and in Pre Roll Key Use
before the insert is made. UP Increases LCD brightness
DOWN Decreases LCD brightness
During an insert, the Spot ID and network name is displayed along Hold SELECT and UP Firmware version and Date Code.
with the spot running time code and the percentage of the insert LEFT The last eight DTMF tones and GPI states.
completed. Top Row: tttttttt N-H A-H
The t represents the last eight external audio
or Analog CBD tones. N is the Network and A
Message Description
is the Auxiliary GPI state (H=High, L=Low).
xxxxxxxx ON yyyy The spod ID xxxxxxxxx on Network yyyy is Bottom Row: tttttttt C-H W-L
hh:mm:ss.ff pp% displayed on the top row during an insert. The
The t represents the last eight digital
second row displays the spot running timecode in
subcarrier decoded tones only. C is the CBD
hours, minutes, second and frames and
GPI state and W is the White Line GPI state
percentage of playback completed.
(H=High, L=Low). The CBD GPI is for 19 kHz
tones used by MTV and VH1.
RIGHT Network Video and Audio Status.
Net Video: (Present, Absent)
Net Audio: (dB Level, Initiating) Enabled when
Audio Level Control system is on.
Hold RIGHT, ESCAPE RESET THE UNIT. This key combination held
and MODE for 1 second provides a soft reset similar to
pressing the reset button on the front panel.
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2. Insert Menu 3. NET Settings (NetSet)
Pressing the Mode button once from the main menu calls the Pressing the Mode button twice from the main menu calls the
Insert Menu. The Insert Menu allows you to End an Insert, Launch NetSet menu. You can define up to 100 unique sets of network
an Insert, Add a Test Break, and Toggle a Tally. specific criteria capable of triggering a commercial insertion. Press
the LEFT or RIGHT key to select the desired NetSet (1 through
End Insert 100) and then press the up key to sequence through the following
Press ENTER to immediately end the current insert. This settings:
will end an insert regardless of how it was started. Note:
There is no double prompt for this option as it was Mode
designed to perform immediate insert termination. The Insert Mode defines how the NetSet will insert a
commercial (typically set to InsertNet). The options
Launch Insert include:
Press ENTER to start an insert as if a tone or GPI match
occurred. If a Network Setting and Break Setting is InsertNet: (typical setting) This mode will insert a
available, an insert will occur based on those parameters. commercial on the network feed when the NetSet is
triggered.
Test Break Insert L.O.: Play long form media on the network port.
Press ENTER to add an Inventory Break in the last position Broadcast: Used with Symphony Broadcast to play long
(Break 500) of the Break Settings (Schedule). This form media on the network port.
creates a Run Of Schedule (Inventory) scheduled event to Auxiliary: Switch to the Auxiliary port when the NetSet is
allow the Duet to either be tested or run the drives triggered. No commercial insertion is done unless a
inventory. NOTE: You must have a Net Setting separate overlapping NetSet is triggered for the network
defined. feed.
Tally Inactive: (default) The NetSet is not used at this time and
no action will be taken.
Press ENTER to toggle the state of the Tally Output. The
Tally Output can be manually controlled from this menu
Days On
item only if the On Air Tally is configured for Manual
control. Refer to menu item Serial Port > On Air Tally for The Days On item specifies the specific days of the week
more information. Note: If On Air Tally is set to ON that are authorized for insertion. When you edit this item,
AIR, the Tally Output cannot be manually press the LEFT and RIGHT keys to select the day of the
controlled. week and the UP or DOWN keys to turn it off (blank space)
or on with the day of the week: [S]unday, [M]onday,
[T]uesday, [W]ednesday, [T]hursday, [F]riday, [S]aturday
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and RIGHT keys to select the Hours, Minutes, or Seconds NOTE: If the White Line Cue option is enabled and it
and the UP or DOWN keys to select the desired time. triggers, then the commercial will cue regardless of this
Note: A negative (-) sign in the hour field means that Start GPI setting.
the NetSet will be active every hour. Therefore a
Time On of -:15:00 with a Time Off of -:45:00 means
that the NetSet will be active every hour of the day NOTE: By default, either the Duet GPI or the Auxiliary GPI
from 15 to 45 minutes past the hour. input ports will trigger the Start GPI. See the Command
Appendix on GPIASSIGN to see how each port can trigger
a different NETSET.
Start Tones
The Start Tones item specifies the valid DTMF tone to start
the commercial insert for this event. DTMF cue tones come Stop Tones
from theCBD port on the DTMF Audio port. The Start Tones The Stop Tones item specifies the valid DTMF tone to stop
are a 1 to 4 digit DTMF tone cue sequence, including the the commercial insert for this event. The Stop Tones are a
numbers 0 - 9, A, B, C, D, * and #. When you edit this 1 to 4 digit DTMF tone cue sequence, including the
item, press the LEFT and RIGHT keys to move between numbers 0 - 9, A, B, C, D, * and #. When you edit this
digits and the UP or DOWN keys to select the desired code. item, press the LEFT and RIGHT keys to move between
Refer to Appendix H for a Channel Cue Directory. Sample digits and the UP or DOWN keys to select the desired code.
start tones are 246* and 048*. Refer to Appendix H for a Channel Cue Directory. Sample
stop tones are 246# and 048#.
NOTE: The DTMF input port must be cue tones only and
must not be mixed with additional network audio channels. Stop GPI (Stop Insert Condition)
The Stop GPI item specifies the condition that will trigger a
commercial insertion to stop. The stop trigger works with
Start GPI (Start Insert Condition) the End By condition (see menu item below) to cause an
The Start GPI item specifies the condition that will start a end to the commercial insertion. The following settings for
commercial insertion. The following cue settings are Stop GPI are available:
available:
None: Detection of the GPI trigger to stop an insertion is
None: Detection of the GPI trigger to start an insertion is disabled.
disabled. NetClosed (NClosed), DeviceClosed (DClosed),
NetClosed (NClosed), DeviceClosed (DClosed), NetDeviceClosed (NDClosed): The commercial insertion
NetDeviceClosed (NDClosed): The commercial insertion will stop when the Net or Aux GPI is closed (all three
will cue when the Net or Aux GPI is closed (all three options perform the same operation).
options perform the same operation). NetOpen (NOpen), DeviceOpen (DOpen),
NetOpen (NOpen), DeviceOpen (DOpen), NetDeviceOpen NetDeviceOpen (NDOpen): The commercial insertion
(NDOpen): The commercial insertion will cue when the Net or Aux will stop when the Net or Aux GPI is opened (all three
GPI is opened (all three options perform the same operation). options perform the same operation).
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NOTE: If the White Line Cue option is enabled and it
triggers, then the commercial will stop regardless of this Check Video (Default: No)
Start GPI setting. (See Chapter 5 on triggering insertions When the Check Video option is set to Yes, the Duet will
for more information.) only insert an ad if there is a valid signal on the Network
feed.
Pre Roll
End By
The Pre Roll item specifies the time in Seconds and Frames
[Default: NetAvailSpot] The End By item specifies the
to delay the start of an ad insertion once a valid cue
conditions which must be met before a Duet will switch
trigger is received. When you edit this item, press the
back to the network feed. The following conditions are
LEFT and RIGHT keys to move between digits and the UP
available:
or DOWN keys to select the desired time. Refer to
Appendix H for a Channel Cue Directory that specifies the
Spot: Switch back to the network feed when the spots
pre-roll used by each channel. Although the Duet is
have finished running.
capable of zero pre-roll, a typical network pre-roll time is 6
to 8 seconds. Avail: Switch back to the network feed when the
configured Avail time is over.
Post Roll Network: Switch back to the network feed when the stop
The Post Roll item specifies the time in Seconds and condition (tone, GPI, time specified in Stop GPI) is met.
Frames to delay the end of an ad insertion once a valid Note: use this setting with EXTREAM CAUTION, conditions
end trigger is received. The Duet will generate genlocked where nothing is aired exist!
black to fill the space until the switch is made back to the NetAvailSpot: (default and recommended setting) Switch
network. When you edit this item, press the LEFT and back to the network feed when the spot is finished and
RIGHT keys to move between digits and the UP or DOWN either the network stop condition or the configured Avail
keys to select the desired time. (Recommended: time is met. Note that the Avail time is typically a fail safe
00:00:00) if a network stop tone is not received.
NetAvail: Switch back to the network feed when the
Avail (Default: 00:00:00)
network stop condition or the configured Avail time is met.
The Avail item is the total maximum time available for a
NetSpot: Switch back to the network feed when the spot
series of spots played during a commercial insertion
is finished and the network stop condition is met.
specified in Hours:Minutes:Seconds. Note that the Avail
time must be greater than the run time for all the spots SpotAvail: Switch back to the network feed when the spot
scheduled for that avail. When you edit this item, press the is finished and the configured Avail time is met.
LEFT and RIGHT keys to move between digits and the UP
or DOWN keys to select the desired time. NetAudio
In CCMS mode, the Duet can dynamically calculate the The NetAudio item sets the relative attenuation or gain of
avail time. Set the Avail time to 00:00:00 for Dynamic the network audio path when the Duet is not inserting a
Avail and the Duet will dynamically create the avail time commercial. To change how loud the network audio is
based on the sum of all the scheduled spots. when it comes out of the Duet, set the desired gain from -
16dB to +14 dB in 2 dB increments. The default value is -
6dB which equivalent to a 600 Ohm termination. Note that
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the NetAudio setting has the same effect when the Audio 5. Audio (Duet Only)
Level Control system is ON or OFF. See the Audio Pressing the Mode button four times from the main menu calls the
Connections and Control Chapter for more information. Audio menu. The Duet provides relative audio attenuation or gain
Note: The NetAudio setting has no effect on the capabilities for the Network, Soloist (MPEG 2 insertion material)
Duet-SDI. and Auxiliary sources. To change how loud the output audio plays
on the Duet, set the desired gain from -16dB to +14 dB in 2 dB
ComAudio increments. Note that this setting is momentary and will revert to
The ComAudio item sets the relative attenuation or gain of the current NetSet once a break starts. Please refer to the Audio
the audio path when the Duet is inserting a commercial. To Configuration and Control chapter for more information.
change how loud the commercial plays on the Duet, set
the desired gain from -16dB to +14 dB in 2 dB increments.
If the Audio Level Control (ALC) system is enabled, the NOTE: This Audio menu is not available on the Duet-SDI.
ComAudio setting is a relative gain or attenuation from the To configure the Audio on the Duet-SDI, please refer to
adjusted network audio. A setting of -2dB will play the the SDI Audio menu at the end of this chapter.
inserted commercials audio 2dB softer than the current
network audio level, and +2dB will play the inserted
6. Log Settings
commercials audio 2dB louder than the network audio. By
default, the ComAudio is set to 0dB on ALC systems to Pressing the Mode button five times from the main menu calls the
make the commercial match the network audio level. Log Settings menu. The Duet can provide a sophisticated log of
Note: The ComAudio setting has no effect on the events that occur. The log file is stored on the main Duet hard
Duet-SDI. drive in a file called YY-MM-DD.log with
YY=YEAR
4. Source Feed (Switcher Control) MM=MONTH
Pressing the Mode button three times from the main menu calls DD=DAY
the Source Feed menu that controls the internal routing switcher.
You can override what is routed to the Duet Video Out port by To turn the Log file system ON, use the following command:
manually selecting the Source to the internal 4 by 1 A/V router.
The following Source options can be selected: TRACE ON - Trace will be set to all drives and partitions (* *)
To set the number of log files to keep, use the following command:
Network: Network video and audio is routed to the Video
Out. TFM 30 - Set Trace Files Max to 30 for complete LOG Files
Soloist: The video and audio played from the MPEG 2 file
in the Duet is routed to the Video Out. NOTE: The number of trace files can be set from 10 to
AUX: Auxiliary video and audio routed (not available on 500.
the Duet-SDI).
OFF: No video and audio routed, off air with no sync (not
available on the Duet-SDI).
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The Duet also creates a partial log file every host timer NOTE: The dates for daylight savings is preset in the Duet
(HOT=1200 seconds by default) which is filtered to include
to conform to the United States. However, the start and
schedule based events and stores the results in a .LFR (filtered log
end times for daylight savings can be configured using the
file). This .LFR file is typically returned by the Duet in CCMS mode
SUMMERSTARTEND configuration variable. See the
every host timer.
Appendix on Configuration Variables for more information.
Press the UP and DOWN keys to select the following items can that
can be included in the log file: 8. Serial Port
The Duet has one serial port setting that must be properly
Inserts: Logs the commercial ID
configured in order to communicate with an external computer,
Misses: Logs missed commercials and the reason why the modem or another Duet. If a modem is used, press the UP key to
commercial was missed. select the Modem Preset and Modem Init menus.
No Break: No Break window was open when the cue was
received. Connecting to RS232 IN and THRU Ports
Launches: Logs the cue tone, GPI or user input that The Duet has two RS232 serial ports with RJ-11 connectors
launched the insert. used to communicate with external devices. The RS232
IN port is used to connect the Duet to an external
Routes: Logs the switch to/from the commercial insert computer or modem for data communications including
and the Network or Auxiliary port. scheduling and verification logs.
Endings: Logs the way the insert was terminated. The RS232 THRU plug is used to daisy chain an unlimited
Soloist: Logs internal commands of the Duet. number of DuetS together from the first Duet. When
multiple Duet units are daisy chained together, the THRU
Resets:-Logs when any reset is made to the Duet. connection of the upstream unit connects to the IN
connection of the downstream unit. Nothing should be
plugged into the THRU port of the last Duet in the chain
7. Date & Time (D&T) (no termination is required).
Pressing the Mode button six times from the main menu calls the
Date & Time menu. The Duet keeps accurate time once it has been
set and an internal lithium battery maintains the time during NOTE: When connecting the Duet to an external
power failures. computer, modem or another Duet, the Serial Ports must
The Duet has the ability to adjust for Daylight Savings if the option have matching BAUD, DATA BITS, STOP BITS and PARITY
is set to YES. settings to ensure proper communications (Recommended:
38400, 8, 1, N).
Display When you edit the Date & Time,
*D&T* MM/DD/YYYY press the LEFT and RIGHT keys to To edit the Serial Port
Display
WD HH:MM:SS DS=Y move between digits and the UP or settings, press the LEFT and
DOWN keys to select the desired * Serial Port *
RIGHT keys to move
value. The first line has the day format by Month (MM), Day (DD) BBBBB,D,S,P
between fields and the UP or
and Year (YYYY). The second line has the Weekday (WD), the Time DOWN keys to select the desired value.
on a 24 hour clock (HH= Hours MM= Minutes, SS= Seconds) and
the Daylight Savings (DS=Y/N).
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Manufacturer Model Initialization String
The Serial Port field settings are: Number
Generic Generic ATE0V0&K4S0=1
BBBBB: The Baud Rate that data is transferred between (default)
the Duet and the external serial device. Value are 300-
115200 baud and 38400 baud is recommended for normal
Best Data SmartOne ATE0V0&K4&D0&R1&S0%C3S0=1
336FLX(36.6
operation. Kbs)
D: Number of Data Bits (5-8) used to transfer each byte of
data (Recommend: 8). Best Data SmartOne ATE0V0&K4&D0&R1&S0%C3S0=1
S: The number of stop bits (1 or 2) (Recommend 1) 56SXV.90
(57.6 Kbs)
P: The Parity used to validate data within each byte
transferred. (Recommend: [N]o parity. Other values
C-Net 5614XE (57.6 ATE0V0&K4&D0&S0%C1S0=1
include: [O]DD parity and [E]ven parity) (Rockwell) Kbs)
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9. Unit Name
The Unit Name is a unique 20 character alphanumeric identifier for
NOTE: The 0s in the initialization strings are zeros. each Duet. When multiple Duets are daisy chained together, a
If you are not using a modem, select NONE. unique name must be used on each unit so that each one can be
properly addressed over RS232 directly or over a modem. Note:
On computer network TCP/IP connections, the unique unit
Modem Init name and the IP address are used to identify the Duet.
The modem initialization menu lets you enter an Typically the Unit Name and the Network Name (see below)
alphanumeric string up to forty characters long that will are set to the same value. To edit the name, press the LEFT
initialize and configure an external modem connected to a and RIGHT keys to move between characters and the UP or
Duet. Please refer to your modem manual for the exact DOWN keys to select the value.
initialization string to function properly.
When you edit the modem initialization string, press the
LEFT and RIGHT keys to move between digits and the UP NOTE: The factory default for the Unit Name is Duet.
or DOWN keys to select the desired code. Press ENTER to Therefore you must change the Unit Name before
accept the completed string. connecting more than one Duet together in a daisy chain.
Each Duet must have a unique unit name.
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12. Composite Baseband Demodulator Network Display To edit the CBD settings,
The Composite Baseband Demodulator (CBD) Network settings * CBD TYPE * press the LEFT and RIGHT
specifies how the Duet can extract cue tones from either Analog or F.FFF Mhz BW = BW keys to move between
Digital subcarriers. The CBD settings can be from defined presets, fields and the UP or DOWN
user defined or the cue tones can be disabled. keys to select the desired value. The CBD field settings
are:
NOTE: If the cue tones are audible or connected to the TYPE: The base band modulation type (Analog or Digital)
rear of the Duet via the DTMF input, set the CBD Network F.FFF: The subcarrier frequency that the cue tones are
to the follow specifications. This prevents the possibility of carried on MHz (0-9.525MHz)
the internal demodulator picking up noise and possibly
miss-cueing the system. BW: The Band Width of the subcarrier, Narrow(N) or
Wide(W).
On the CBD Network Menu, select USER DEFINED 13. Host Mode (Networking)
TYPE: Analog Frequency: 9.525MHz The Duet can communicate over a standard 10/100baseT Ethernet
Bandwidth: Narrow (N) computer network using the TCP/IP protocol. Due to the
architecture of IP based networking, it is recommended that you
consult a PC or network administrator for help with the physical
CBD Network Presets connections and PC setup.
The Duet has a preset list that specifies the CBD settings The TCP/IP settings of the Duet are factory default to:
for many different networks. To activate triggers received
on the CBD port, select the desired network preset from
Username = ADTEC
the list. To disable cue tone detection on the CBD port, Password = NONE
select DISABLED. IP Address = 192.168.10.48
Subnet Mask = 255.255.255.0
NetSets PreSet Connection: 100Mb/sec Half Duplex (recommended)
If you select one of the CBD network presets, the Duet can
also automatically fill in the DTMF cue tones required by
that network in the first few NetSet entries. To enter the NOTE: Since each Duet by default has the same TCP/IP
DTMF codes in the NetSets, go to the NetSets PreSet menu settings, you should only connect one unit to the network
item, press SELECT and then press ENTER. For more at a time to prevent conflicts. Change the IP address
information on NetSets, see the NetSet main menu following the directions below to make sure that each unit
description in this chapter. is unique.
User Defined CBD Network If you are using a computer to connect to the Duet over the
If the required network is not in the preset list, select network, it should be configured with an IP address within the
USER DEFINED to enter your own settings. Press the 192.168.10.XXX range or configured in a fashion that would allow
DOWN key once to reach the CBD User Defined menu a connection to be made to the IP address of the Duet.
item.
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Mirror List
Host Mode When the Duet is configured in MirrorList mode, the unit
The Host Mode defines how the Duet will act when it is on will only replicate the contents of the MirrorServer listed in
a computer network. There are several application specific the Mirror List File. The name of the Mirror List File can be
modes that are available, although typically the Host Mode specified in the Duet configuration file (See Duet
will be set to Server in smaller systems or CCMS in Configuration File Appendix).
enterprise Traffic and Billing Gateway Server (TBGS) The client Duet will attempt not to delete content on its
systems. hard drive until the drive becomes full. Once the drive is
full, the client Duet will remove content from its drive that
Client does not match the contents of the server Duet and the
The Duet will act as a traditional network client. Mirror List File before it copies content from the server.
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Gate 1 IP Address subscribers will then be required to send periodic renewal
The Gateway IP Address designates a pathway between acknowledgements until the file is finished multicasting.
two networks when a bridge is needed from one network
to another. The Gateway is usually a host or router (hub) EMT Settings
that connects the two networks in a central location. The EMT Setting item specifies how the Duet is configured
Contact your IT department for the gateway address. To to receive MPEG material over Ethernet Multicast. The
configure additional redundant Gateway IP Addresses, setting is encoded into a five-digit number consisting of
refer to the Appendix on Configuration Variables. the following fields (the upper 4 digits are reserved):
0000FULSG. The fields are Function(F), Upper Bit Rate(U),
Lower Bit Rate(L), Step Size(S), and Group(G).
14. Ethernet Multicast Transfer (EMT)
Ethernet Multicast Transfer (EMT) is a proprietary protocol
designed by ADTEC for high-speed distribution of files over Function
Ethernet. The Function (0, 1) setting specifies if the Duet will be a
Subscriber or a Solicitor.
0 = Subscriber.
WARNING: EMT is highly optimized and will use in
1 = Solicitor.
excess of 90% of the available computer network
bandwidth to multicast files. Therefore, you should isolate Upper Bit Rate
the network connected to the Adtec equipment from the The Upper Bit Rate (0-9) specifies the maximum bit rate of
rest of your LAN or a WAN. It is highly recommended that transmission between 1 and 10Mbps with a value of 0
a router/bridge be used to block all broadcast interpreted as 10 Mbps. Note that lowering the Upper Bit
transmissions or just EMT of package type ADEC (hex). Rate will decrease the amount of network bandwidth being
Please see your network administrator for more details on used by EMT.
how to set up a router/bridge. Lower Bit Rate
The Lower Bit Rate (0-9) specifies the minimum bit rate of
Any number of Duet units can be configured to a single group that transmission between 1 and 10Mbps with a value of 0
will receive files over EMT. An EMT group consists of one Solicitor interpreted as 10 Mbps. Note that the Duet will not
(a Duet or an edjeTM-L) that is configured to receive original MPEG transmit faster than the Upper Bit Rate over EMT.
media from a central location over a bandwidth-limited computer Step Size for Resend
WAN network based on Broadband, Fiber, fractional T1 or a data A Solicitor Duet uses the Step Size (1-9) to determine the
stream over satellite. rate in Mpbs to lower the transmission speed and retry the
All the other Duets in an EMT group are configured as Subscribers transmission until the Subscriber completely receives the
to the one Solicitor that is the source of all MPEG media for the requested file. The Step Size for a Subscriber should be set
group. To efficiently move the material from the Solicitor to the to zero (0)
Subscribers over the 10/100baseT Ethernet network, the Solicitor
will multicast the needed MPEG media to all the Subscribers who Group
receive the files at the same time. The Group field specifies the group of Duet or Edge L
servers that will communicate together over EMT.
The solicitor will broadcast a solicitation every three seconds to see 0 = Member of all groups.
if any subscriber needs the file. If the solicitor receives any 1-9 = Only communicates with units that have the same
subscriptions it will then begin multicasting the file. The group number or a number of zero.
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Duplicate Description
EMT Examples Drive
Number
EMT Solicitor Configuration OFF No Duplicate Drive is configured.
Recommended setting: 16221 0 Main Hard Drive ID. In a unit with a fixed internal hard drive,
Function = Solicitor. the ID is zero (0). In a unit with just a removable hard drive,
Upper Bit Rate = 6 Mbps. the ID is zero. Do not set the Duplicate Drive to 0.
Lower Bit Rate = 2 Mbps. 1 Removable Hard Drive ID in a Duet with two hard drives.
Step Size = 2. 2 Reserved
Group = 1. 3 DVD drive.
4-7 Reserved
EMT Subscriber Configuration 8-14 Reserved for legacy support of drives with SCSI id 0-6.
Recommended Setting: 00101
Function = Solicitor.
Upper Bit Rate = 10 Mbps. 16. SDI Audio (Duet-SDI Only)
Lower Bit Rate = 1 Mbps.
The Duet-SDI uses the embedded AES-EBU audio on the SDI
Step Size = 0.
video input for network audio. All 15 embedded channels are
Group = 1.
passed through and the Duet-SDI inserts stereo (2 ch) audio only
15. Duplicate Drive on 4 channels. The SDI Audio menu is only available on the Duet-
SDI to configure the required audio group, equalization and
The Duplicate Drive feature is used to copy material from the
encode/decode parameters.
removable hard drive or optional DVD drive to the optional internal
fixed hard drive. By assigning a Duplicate Drive as a source, the
Duet will automatically copy newer files to the internal fixed hard NOTE: The Duet-SDI requires commercial MPEG media
drive. This feature is useful in systems where MPEG material or encoded with 48 KHz synchronous audio sampling only. If
configuration files need to be loaded onto a Duet in the absence of material is encoded with 44.1 KHz, the audio will not play
a computer network connection or source. Note that the Duplicate back correctly.
Drive feature may only be used with a Duet that has a fixed
internal hard drive.
SDI Audio Group #
SDI with embedded AES-EBU audio has the capability of
WARNING: You must unplug the power to the Duet
carrying 16 discreet audio channels. The Duet-SDI can be
before removing the removable hard drive from the unit.
configured to operate on any one quad (4 audio channels)
Failure to do so may damage the Duet.
group of the 16 possible channels. To configure the SDI
Audio Group number, press the UP or DOWN keys to select
Settings group 1, 2, 3 or 4.
The Duplicate Drive Source is identified by entering the
Group 1: The Duet-SDI will operate on audio channels 0-3.
correct Drive ID number. The following are the typical
Drive IDs used in the Duet: Group 2: The Duet-SDI will operate on audio channels 4-7.
Group 3: The Duet-SDI will operate on audio channels 8-
11.
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Group 4: The Duet-SDI will operate on audio channels 12- Audio Encode C: Encode onto the first two audio channels
15. and the second two audio channels in the Audio Group.
This option simply replicates the audio source pair onto the
SDI Equalization first and second pair of channels in the Audio Group.
The Duet-SDI can provide analog equalization for
installations with long cable runs. To configure the SDI
Equalization, press the UP or DOWN keys to select whether 17. Bypass Lines (Option)
equalization is turned ON or OFF. The Duet has an optional purchased feature that will pass
a group of scan lines from the Network In to the Video Out port
Audio Decode even when a commercial is inserted by the Duet. This feature is
The Audio Decode setting determines which pair of useful in systems where teletext data should be passed through
channels in the selected SDI Audio Group to decode to the the system regardless of whether or not a commercial is locally
analog outputs when the network feed is passed through inserted by the Duet.
the Duet-SDI (ie when the Duet is not inserting a To configure the Bypass Lines, press the LEFT and RIGHT
commercial). To configure Audio Decode, press the UP or keys to move between digits and the UP or DOWN keys to select
DOWN keys to select A or B. the desired value. The start and end lines can be configured
anywhere between lines 1 and 262.
Audio Decode A: Decode the first two audio channels in
18. WhiteLine Control (Option)
the Audio Group.
The Duet has an optional purchased feature that will
Audio Decode B: Decode the second two audio channels trigger a NetSet based on White Line detection from a configurable
in the Audio Group. underscan line. When the Duet detects 100% white in the even
and/or odd fields, the matching NetSet with an open or closed
For example, if the SDI Audio Group is set to 3, the Duet- Start GPI setting will trigger.
SDI will operate on channels 8-11. When Audio Decode is Note that when the WhiteLine Control enabled, it will
set to A, channels 8 and 9 will be decoded onto the Analog trigger a NetSet just like the Duet received a Start GPI that
Audio Out port. matched the setting of NetClosed, NetOpen, DeviceClosed,
DeviceOpen, NetDeviceClosed and NetDeviceOpen. For example, if
Audio Encode a NetSet has a Start GPI configured to NetClosed, the NetSet will
The Duet-SDI will encode a stereo pair (two channels) of trigger if it receives an external cue GPI or if it detects a
audio from local MPEG material played on the SDI OUT WhiteLine.
port. The Audio Encode setting determines where the To configure the WhiteLine Control, press the LEFT and
Duet-SDI will insert the audio in the SDI Audio Group. To RIGHT keys to move between digits and the UP or DOWN keys to
configure Audio Encode, press the UP or DOWN keys to select the desired value. Enter the desired underscan (1 to 262)
select A, B or C. and whether the white line is on the even, odd or both fields. To
disable WhiteLine detection on the Duet, select None for the field.
Audio Encode A: Encode onto the first two audio channels
in the Audio Group.
Audio Encode B: Encode onto the second two audio
channels in the Audio Group.
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Chapter 4 Audio Connections and Control Balanced Stereo or Dual Mono Audio Systems
The Duet features two channel analog inputs on both the (Recommended)
network and auxiliary feeds along with two channel analog output. Each channel of a balanced (differential) 600 Ohm stereo (2
The Duet-SDI receives and decodes two channels of embedded channels) or dual mono audio system typically consists of three-
AES-EBU audio on the SDI video input port. The Duet-SDI will wires: Ground (Earth ground); Non-Inverting (Positive) and
embed two channels of AES-EBU audio on the SDI output and Inverting (Negative). The Duet must have Audio connected to
provide the two channels of audio on an analog output. BOTH inputs on the network audio input and BOTH outputs on the
network audio output. Connect the signals to the appropriate ports
for both the Network Audio Input and Network Audio Output.
Audio Connections
The Duet audio circuits are designed to provide very high input
impedances (Hi Z) so that the Duet can support both Hi-Z
Balance Stereo or Dual Mono Audio
unbalanced signals (>10K Ohm) as well as Low-Z (600 Ohm) Net Audio Input and Output Connections
balanced inputs. The Network Audio output is a Low-Z (600 Ohm)
balanced output only. The following table provides the input and
output specifications:
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Un-Balanced Stereo or Dual Mono Hi-Z systems
Balanced Mono Audio Systems Each channel of un-balanced (Single Ended) stereo or dual mono
A balanced (differential) 600 Ohm mono audio system typically audio consists of two-wires: Positive (Tip-DC Offset from ground)
consists of three-wires: Ground (Earth ground); Non-Inverting and Reference (Ring-Earth ground). Connect only the positive and
(Positive) and Inverting (Negative). The Duet must have Audio ground wires for each channel of the Network Audio Input and
connected to BOTH inputs on the network audio input and BOTH Network Audio Output.
outputs on the network audio output. Therefore, if the service is
Unbalanced Stereo or Dual Mono Audio
monaural, a jumper MUST be installed to parallel the left and right Net Audio Input and Output Connections
channels.
Positive (+)
Non-Inverting Jumper
Chassis Ground (+) to (+)
Do Not Connect Do Not Connect
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Configuring the Network Audio Attenuation
Most balanced systems can be connected to un-balanced systems
simply by not connecting the Inverted (Negative) signal on the Note: The factory default Audio setting of 6dB which provides
Duet input. Be cautious, as input and output impedances are both active termination equal to 600-Ohms for balanced input when the
very important since they work together to form a system that receiver is powered on. In the event of a power loss to the Duet,
must be equally loaded to maintain unity through the audio circuit. the active 6 dB termination is disabled and the receiver will see
The table below specifies how to achieve Network Audio unity the 600-Ohm load on the modulator, eliminating the possibility of
depending on the impedance of the input device (typically a dual termination. If the 600-Ohm termination can be disabled on
satellite receiver or studio feed) and the output device (typically a the modulator, the use of a passive 600-Ohm resistor on the Duet
modulator). input will provide proper termination in both power on and off
states.
Input Output Network Notes
Device Device Audio Note: Un-balanced Hi-z audio typically has input impedance of
600 Ohm 600 Ohm -6DB (Recommended) If the input 10K-Ohms or higher so there is no need for passive termination in
Balanced Balanced device (receiver) and output the form of a resistor or active termination in the form of a 6 dB
device (modulator) are both network setting.
balanced Low-Z devices, the
gain block in the Duet circuit
will effectively cut the voltage NOTE: If the audio sounds distorted after trying both
level by with this NetSet termination methods, the input level to the Duet must be
setting. This is necessary lowered to .5 volt peek to peek.
since the Duets Hi-Z input
does not load the receivers
600-ohm output impedance. Standard Audio Settings
56K Ohm 600 Ohm 0 dB If the input device (receiver)
(Hi-Z) Balanced is Hi-Z and the output device Duet
Un- (modulator) is balanced Low- The Duet provides relative audio attenuation or gain capabilities
Balanced Z, the gain block in the Duet for the Network, Soloist (MPEG 2 insertion material) and Auxiliary
circuit will not be required to sources. To change how loud the output audio plays on the Duet,
reduce the input voltage. refer to the Audio menu and set the desired gain from -16dB to
600 Ohm 56K Ohm -6 dB If the input device (receiver) +14 dB in 2 dB increments. Note that this setting is momentary
Balanced (Hi-Z) is Low-Z and output device and will revert to the current NetSet once a break starts.
Un- (modulator) is Hi-Z, the gain You can also specify the attenuation or gain (-16dB to +14 dB in 2
Balanced block in the Duet circuit will dB increments) of the network and commercial inserts in the
effectively cut the voltage NetSet configuration. The NetAudio item sets the relative
level by with this NetSet attenuation or gain of the audio path when the Duet is not
setting. This is necessary inserting a commercial. The ComAudio item sets the relative
since the Duets Hi-Z input attenuation or gain of the audio path when the Duet is inserting a
does not load the receivers commercial. See NET Settings (NetSet) menu in Chapter 3 for
600-ohm output impedance. more information.
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filter to adjust to the correct audio level and prevent incorrect
NOTE: To monitor the network audio level, press the right
sampling. The network sampling occurs only in network mode and
cursor key LCD control panel. The display will show the
is suspended when inserting or in LO mode.
status of the network video and the currently sample
Since most network audio levels change over time, the Duet takes
network audio level.
both long and short-term samplings to provide an accurate
running sample that accounts for the peaks and valleys associated
Duet-SDI with dynamic audio presentations. The Duet can be configured to
skew towards Long Tem (0%) or Short Term (100%) sampling
The Duet-SDI uses the embedded AES-EBU audio on the SDI video
providing a mechanism to deal with networks with differing
input for network audio. All 15 embedded channels are passed
dynamic properties.
through and the Duet-SDI inserts stereo (2 ch) audio only on 4
channels. The SDI Audio menu configures the required audio
group, equalization and encode/decode parameters. See the SDI
Audio menu in Chapter 2 for more information.
Audio Level
back correctly.
Long-term sample
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Commercial Audio Averaging Note: Whenever MPEG material is copied to another Duet,
Each commercial MPEG file on the Duet can contain an average the audio level is included. The audio level must be set by
audio level to allow the Duet to more accurately match the the auto-average function during the first play or it can be
inserted commercials audio level with the current network audio entered manually. A spot that was disabled must be
level. The inserts audio level can be set up automatically or disabled again after a move to another unit.
manually.
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Control. When the Audio Level Control System is disabled, the average exclusively. Settings in between will use the specified
ComAudio setting globally specifies a fixed output audio level in dB ratio of long term and short term averages for the insert audio
of all breaks for that NetSet. level. By changing the audio control sensitivity, the audio response
can be tailored to the characteristics of the network audio. A highly
Audio Level Control Configuration dynamic network may achieve better results by following the long
term average and a fairly stable network audio could follow the
Commands short term average. The default setting is 0% where the Duet will
The Audio Level Control System is "Feature Locked". When the follow the long term average exclusively.
feature key is disabled, the Audio Level Control system will be
disabled, and the commands will not be available for use. Once the Command Form: ALS or AUDIOLVLSENSITIVITY [SENSITIVITY]
feature key is enabled, the AUDIOLVLENABLE command must be Parameter SENSITIVITY: 0-100 (0 = 0%,. 100 = 100%)
used to enable the system. Please note that whenever the feature
key becomes disabled, the Audio Level Control system will be
AUDIOLEVELRESET:
disabled immediately, and the AUDIOLVLENABLE command must
be used to enable the system after the feature key is re-activated. The AUDIOLEVELRESET command clears the network averaging
tables and restarts the averaging process. The reset is useful if the
AUDIOLVLCONTROL input level is adjusted or if the network audio level changes
The AUDIOLVLCONTROL is used in the Duet to view the existing substantially due to program changes. The Duet requires about 8
level and is not used to set the audio level. The Duet uses the seconds of network audio after each reset before it can determine
NETSET ComAudio field to specify the commercial audio level. the network audio level. Any inserts occurring prior to this initial 8
second period will not be adjusted for audio level, since the
Command Form: ALC AUDIOLVLCONTROL network audio level is not known.
Command Response: NN dB to indicate currently sensed level.
Command Form: AUDIOLEVELRESET|ALR|AR (no options
AUDIOLVLENABLED required)
The command AUDIOLVLENABLED will activate the Audio Level
Control System to control the audio level of the inserts based on
AUDIOLVLNETWORK
the average network audio level. The default value is off. The
status of the system can be determined by pressing the LEFT key This will return the currently sensed average dB level of the
on the front panel of the unit. If a "period" appears in the lower incoming network. This is the average computed with the current
left corner of the display, then Audio Level Control is enabled. averaging sensitivity setting. If the Audio Level Control System is
not enabled, the command will return that information. If the
Command Form: ALE AUDIOLVLENABLED [ENABLE] system is enabled, but has not had time to initialize (6 to 10
Parameter ENABLE: 0 or 1 (0 = OFF, 1 = Enabled) seconds), the command will return a non-initialized message.
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SPOTAUDIOLEVEL
The SPOTAUDIOLEVEL command is included to allow the user to
customize the audio level of a spot for spots that have lengthy
quiet sections or have a large dynamic range. The auto-average
algorithm is a straightforward averaging method that may not
accurately calculate the audio level for inserts with widely varying
audio levels.
DISABLE (terse = 26) will exempt a spot from having its audio
level adjusted on playback, even when the Audio Level Control
system is enabled. The system will not attempt to record the spots
audio average when it is played. To re-enable audio level control
for a spot, set the SPOTAUDIOLEVEL to CLEAR or manually specify
a dB level.
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Chapter 5 Triggering Insertions DTMF Single Ended Wiring
The recommended connection between IRD and the DUET for
There are four methods for triggering commercial insertions: DTMF cue tones is to connect the Positive terminals together and
General Purpose Input (GPI) the ground terminals together as illustrated below:
Audio DTMF
Composite Base Band (CBB) DTMF
Whiteline Triggering
The Duet manages these four triggering options through the use of
Network Settings (NetSets) that are enabled for specific times and
interpret the trigger condition appropriately. Refer to the NET
Settings section ion Chapter 3 for more information.
Refer to the Start GPI and Stop GPI sections in Chapter 3 for more DTMF Differential Wiring
information on configuration. If a DTMF ground wire is not available from the satellite receiver to
the Duet, the differential output (plus and minus) from the
receiver can be connected to the Duet. You must add a 600 ohm
Audio DTMF resister between the Duet DTMF Input and the DTMF GND at the
Duet to properly terminate the input.
The Duet includes a Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) decoder
which accepts tones for triggering commercial inserts. The
Integrated Satellite Receiver Decoder (IRD) typically has a DTMF
port which provides audio cue tones. Alternately, some networks
use the secondary audio (SAP) channel to provide the cue tones.
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Composite Base Band (CBB) DTMF
Composite Baseband Input port is used to provide DTMF triggers
from satellite receiver with an input range 6 to 10 MHz and
terminates to 75 Ohms. The CBB port is used for cue tone
extraction on analog delivered networks only and neither audio nor
video is extracted from this signal.
WhiteLine Triggering
The Duet has an optional purchased feature that will
trigger a NetSet based on White Line detection from a configurable
underscan line. When the Duet detects 100% white in the even
and/or odd fields, the matching NetSet with an open or closed
Start GPI setting will trigger.
Note that when the WhiteLine Control enabled, it will
trigger a NetSet just like the Duet received a Start GPI that
matched the setting of NetClosed, NetOpen, DeviceClosed,
DeviceOpen, NetDeviceClosed and NetDeviceOpen. For example, if
a NetSet has a Start GPI configured to NetClosed, the NetSet will
trigger if it receives an external cue GPI or if it detects a
WhiteLine.
Refer to Chapter 3 on how to configure the whiteline
trigger option.
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The following trace message is generated when the system has
failed to send an FTP command to the gateway for ten consecutive
Chapter 6 Duet CCMS Mode attempts. This condition also forces a reset of the entire LAN
The CCMS Mode is a purchased feature of the Duet and system (Same as: NTS RESET).
can be integrated with Adtecs adManageTM system for turnkey FTP_SNDCMD_RESET
content management, alarm monitoring, schedule importing and
run-log verification.
Insert Verification (Legacy and CCMS Native mode)
Note: You must use Duet Firmware 11/12/04 or later
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verified. The default value for this option is OFF. The trace log
error for this condition is 4132. The CCMS Native mode VER file The trace log message for LOGID_MISSBREAKSPOT (4144) will
will contain a condition code of 006 (Bad Video) for this error always include the spot ID name even if the spot does not exist on
condition. The trace log includes the name of the spot and the the local system. (Feb 25, 2004)
number of decoder errors detected during play. The error code is
also posted to the NV files. Added trace log message for any adjustment to the real time clock
004132,04:18:05,WXYZ5391, 37 which includes the original time, the updated time, the source of
the update and the status of the transport.
Configuration option VERIFYERRORLMT was added to allow the
user the option to prevent spot verification if too many decoder Source
errors were detected. The HELP.TXT contains the following 0 Task Clock initialization
description: 1 Real Time Clock unresponsive for more than 10 seconds
2 - Daylight Savings time update
3 TIME command updated the time
PARTIAL TONE LOGS 4- TIMEZONE command updated the time
Partial tone logging was added to assist with troubleshooting cue 5- Network Time Protocol (NTP server set by command NIP)
tone reception. When tones have been received, but the system updated the time
has timed out waiting for a match (3 seconds) a trace log entry 6 Time updated from LCD front panel
will be added.
Transport Status
The two new trace log entries are LOGID_EXTTONES (4208) which 1- Idle
is generated from DTMF tones and LOGID_CBDTONES (4209) 2- Stop
which is generated by CBD tones. The entry to the trace log will 3- Play
indicate when the tone detection timed out and will display the 4- Next
partial tones received at that time. (April 2, 2004) 5- Previous
6- Pause
Examples of the trace log entries are listed below: 7- Slow
8- Index
004208,13:17:24, 17# 9- Rewind
004209,13:47:03, 541*
FILE SYSTEM
If a break ends by GPI trigger it is now logged as a The system will automatically close files that have been left
CMSVER_TIMEOUT (0013) instead of CCMSVER_UNKNOWNERROR open by the Symphony style file I/O commands (OPEN, READ,
(0012). (Aug 16, 2004) SEEK, WRITE, CLOSE). If a file is closed, a message is logged to
the trace log file. If a file has seen no activity from any of the IO
A new trace log event has been added. LOGID_INSERTNOSPOT commands in three minutes, it will be closed.
(4129) indicates a spot was not present on the drive when the FILE_IO_TIMEOUT
break list was generated. (May 13, 2004)
LAN Trace message will be generated of the LAN task has to
A break duration of zero in the Native Mode Schedule is now destruct for any reason. This message can be used to help track
interpreted as being open until the end of the day. (March 3, LAN issues by using the trace logs.
2004) LAN_DEST 00000000
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The CCMS FTP process now sends updates to the trace log file
when it is started and when it is completed. The completed
message does not indicate success, but does indicate the end of
the mirror attempt. The requestor is indicated by the message
type and the IP address is the last HIP address that was used by
the mirror process (if a backup HIP is used (HIP 1), the trace
message will show that address instead of the HIP 0 address).
FTP_CCMS_TIMER
FTP_CCMS_COMMAND
FTP_CCMS_DONE
The log filter file (LFR) now contains transport messages (001000
and 002000) along with the Duet messages (004000). This will
allow the LFR file to be a better diagnostic when checking the
verification file. The FTP CCMS mirror now waits 10 seconds
instead of 2 seconds for the LFR to be built before attempting to
FTP the updated file.
OSD Log trace function now logs the correct file name in the log
entry. An additional field has been added to indicate the blend
value used when the OSD D command is issued. The OSD Crawl
process now logs the end of the crawl process.
The 100 is the blend value used for this OSD command:
013000,00:41:29,00,13,036,B3 ,OSD,100, , ,
, ,OSD_OSD_ON
The OSD command to display the status of the OSD will display
the file name if the original OSD L command used the DDSN
instead of the file name to load the OSD.
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Appendix
Appendix A Contacting Customer Support
Appendix B Frequently Asked Questions
Appendix C Duet Technical Reference
Appendix D Duet SDI Technical Reference
Appendix E Ad Insertion Enterprise Solution
Appendix E-1 Traffice and Billing Central
Appendix E-2 Connected Headend
Appendix E-3 Satellite Serviced Headend
Appendix E-4 Disconnected Headend
Appendix F Creating Compatible MPEG 2 Files
Appendix G The Configuration Variables
Appendix H Firmware Updates
Appendix I Channel Cue Directory
Appendix J Duet Log Trace Messages
Appendix K Wiring for the Power Relay
Appendix L CCMS Schedule Format
Appendix M Verification Status Codes
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Appendix A Contacting Customer Support
Callers on hold and returned calls will be prioritized by the
Technical Support and Customer Service includes following criteria:
troubleshooting product/system functional operations concerning Priority-24 Subscription Customers
Adtec equipment,eimbedded systems and single device issues;
Standard-Priority Subscription Customers
Service Order generation, processing and tracking; Warranty claim
processing; and on-site system evaluation and maintenance. All customers that have purchased Installation &
Technical Support plans do not include customer training Training, within 90 days of the installation
programs. Programs incorporating customer training are defined Adtec Certified Operators (ACO)
in the Training Services Policy. Customer Services technicians
Limited Level Support, Warranty & Service Requests
provide limited instruction during a support call/email/fax in order
to facilitate checking for proper equipment operation. Multi-device system installations that have
purchased Installation & Training from Adtec
Telephone and Email Support Distributors
All inquiries will be processed in the order in which they are Product(s) affected:
received and by the criteria outlined in the Call Response Order. Please provide a list of the Adtec Products involved
Inquiries and inquiry responses made after 5:00 PM (CST) including the Revision Number for each affected product.
weekdays, Saturday, Sunday or on an Adtec recognized holiday
will be processed the next business day in the order received. Description of the Problem:
Please include a detailed description of the problem.
Include the approximate time and day the problem
occurred, the spot ID of the material being inserted and
what the operator reported about the incident. It is also
helpful to note any recent changes to the system. More
information is always better than too little information.
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facility name (or call letters), your name, title, email Advanced Support Plans
address, telephone number, hours of work, and other In addition to our basic Inquiry Response Policy, Adtec offers two
contact persons if you are not available. advanced levels of priority inquiry support: Standard-Priority and
Priority-24. The Standard-Priority & Priority-24 plans provide
Data Specific to the Duet: guaranteed* response times with the Priority-24 plan offering after
Please make available a full trace log file for the day in hours and holiday support. Standard-Priority support is included
question and at least the previous day. If using CCMS use with the Adtec Certified Operator (ACO) training. Contact Adtec
the current VER file and the previous days. Additionally, Sales to upgrade your current support plan.
please have the following
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limited in scope to normal business hours, excluding holidays.
Standard-Priority customers are entitled to a 10% discount on site
visit and training charges after the initial system/product
installation and training. Standard-Priority customers also receive
a 3-day turnaround time guaranty* on warranty and non-warranty
repairs on Adtec manufactured equipment, excluding Studio
Encoders.
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Appendix B Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q) What does the error, No Cue in Prior Break mean?
Q) How many computers can connect to a Duet at the same time? A) The "No Cue in Prior Break" error is telling you which commercials were
A) A Duet can only be accessed by 2 PCs using different connections. One missed. It never received a trigger from the NetSets during the schedules
PC using the Serial/ Modem connection and another using the Ethernet open time window. This may also occur if there are more commercials
network connection. scheduled than available time. Essentially, the commercials listed are
leftovers. That is why the time of the "No Cue" errors match the end time
of the scheduled break.
Q) Why are my Discovery Networks channels missing breaks?
A) Though there is a CBD Network Preset for Discovery Networks, some
customers may experience intermittent cue tones from the network. This Q) Which Mode should I use when setting up Network Settings and
may cause some inserts to fail. The best solution to this is to add a Schedules in Conductor?
Wegener Mainframe and tone demod card. This Wegener product will A) In Network Settings, the MODE indicates what you would like the Duet
convert the Composite Base Band signal from the receiver into DTMF tones to do when it receives the proper cue. Typically, this is to INSERT a
which the Duet can use. commercial on NETWORK #1 (InsertNet1). The Duet is a single network
inserter. There are other Adtec products which are dual network inserters.
Therefore, an INSERTNET2 option is available. "InsertNet1" tells the Duet
Q) My EMT solicitor unit has more files on it then the subscriber units. to look at the Schedule Mode when a cue is received. If the Schedule Mode
Why? is "ListNet1", the Duet knows to insert from that list of files onto network
A) This could be an indication of EMT settings being incorrect or a #1. If the Schedule Mode was "InventoryNet1", it would insert from the
networking issue. Insure that all units have the proper EMT setting. Also, inventory on the drive rather than from a specific list.
verify network connectivity, hub and Ethernet cabling. If CDs or DVDs are
being used to transfer files to the headend, using the DUPLICATE DRIVE
function, the disc may still be inserted. Since the Duet reads both the disc Q) If I format or change drives in my Duet, will it loose my settings?
drive, as well as the hard drive, it may report more files than the A) Yes and No. The Duet saves the Schedule, Network Settings and
subscriber units. It may even report duplicates. The DUPLICATE EJECT Verification Logs to the drive. Those items will be lost if the .NV files are
option will automatically eject the disc when it is finished transferring files, deleted or removed for any reason. These files are re-created when the
preventing issues such as this. You may find this setting in the Duet restarts. Retrieve your Verifications and save your NetSets before
CONFIGURATIONS applet. changing or formatting the drive. Afterwards, you can resend the NetSets
and Schedules. All other settings, such as IP Address, Name, CBD Network,
etc., will not be affected.
Q) Is there any special equipment needed to insert commercials on Tech
TV?
A) You will need an EEG VBI Control Decoder Model DE 304. Q) My Duet is inserting spots from this time last year.
A) The Schedules folder shared by Symphony Cable and a given traffic
software application contains files that are month and day specific, but not
Q) I received the error, No Open NetSets. What does that mean? year specific. Clear out old schedules and auto fill files (files with a .FIL
A) "No Open NetSets" means that the Duet received a cue from the extension). Similar results can be seen with verifications from the previous
network but did not know what to do with it. Look at the NetSets in year in the Verifications folder.
Conductor. Make sure that there is a window open to insert with using the
DAYS ON, TIME ON and TIME OFF settings. For example, the NetSets tell Q) I have two 30-second seconds spots scheduled for my 1-minute local
the Duet that it is to INSERT on NET1 when it hears the START TONE avails, but only one airs.
between 1AM and 2AM (01:00:00 and 02:00:00). It will also check the A) First try adjusting the avail time on the Network Settings tab (Console
AVAIL TIME to see how long it should insert for. applet in SymCable). This should be 00:01:02 (one minute and two
seconds). If the avail is set to exactly one minute, it is possible that the
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Duet will pass on the second MPEG to avoid cutting over the network, as
many MPEG's will have a few extra frames at the end. Two 30-second
spots with extra frames will add up to over one minute.
Q) Can I use 8-character file naming with my traffic and billing software
and my Duets?
A) You can. This requires a software tweak available from our support
department and an option change in the Symphony software.
Q) I can only hear the commercial audio (audio from the MPEG's on the
hard drive) from my Duet. There is no audio from the network broadcast.
A) Make sure that the audio cabling to the modulator is coming from the 5-
pin 'Net Audio Out' port on the back of the Duet. The RCA audio connectors
output only the audio from hard drive playback, and are intended for
monitoring purposes only.
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Appendix C - Duet Technical Reference
MPEG 2 ISO-13818 PAL-N
System and Program Streams 720-576, 25 fps, Full D1
GOP of 1 to 15, Full IBP, IP or I only 352-576, 25 fps, Half D1
Data rates from 1 to 15 Mbs 352-288, 25 fps, SIF
MPEG Layer 1 and Layer 2 Audio Sampling rates of 44.1 kHz or Color Frequency: 3,582,056.25 Hz
48 kHz
Mono, Dual Mono, Stereo or Joint Stereo DUET A/V Inputs
Data rates supported for Layer 1 32 Kbits/s to 448 Kbits/s in Channel Video, BNC
32 K steps Auxiliary Video, BNC
Data rates supported for Layer 2 64, 96, 112, 128, 160, 192, Channel 1 & 2 Audio, 5 Pin RST
224, 256, 320, 384 Kbits/s Auxiliary Audio, 5 Pin RST
PAL-M
720-480, 30 fps, Full D1
352-480, 30 fps, Half D1
352-240, 30 fps, SIF
Color Frequency: 3,575,611.49 Hz
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Audio Switcher Networking
Input Range: -20 dB to +8 dB 10/100baseT
Output Range: Unity, 2 dB from 16 to + 8 dB
Output Impedance: < 600 W, balanced or unbalanced Protocols
Crosstalk: > 75 dB at 20 KHz TCP/IP
Frequency response: 0.5 dB 30 Hz to 20 KHz EMT (Adtec proprietary physical layer multicast) Ethernet
Hum and Noise: - 70 dB Multicast Transfer
Harmonic Distortion: < 0.5% 30 Hz to 20 KHz FCMP (Adtec proprietary UDP multicast) File Control Multicast
Transfer
Cue Inputs XCP (Adtec proprietary communication protocol)
Composite Base Band,:Type F, 75 W Terminating (6 to 10
MHz range with 0.001 Hz agile adjustment Services
Analog or Digital Narrowband and Wideband tuning with DTMF FTP Client/Server, Telnet, FTP Push and Pull with Passive Mode
tone generation and 1 KHz tone GPI. Presets for most ALL support
cable TVRO channels) Support Gateways : User Name and Password Security,
Audible DTMF: 3 Pin RST, -10 to +0 dB Stealth IP Address, virus immune OS
Channel GPI: 3 Pin RST, NO/NC CC LAN/WAN and Satellite data and control
Auxiliary GPI: 5 Pin RST (Tally), NO/NC CC
White Line Cue: (WLC can monitor the video undersan lines 6 Front Panel User Interface
23 for 100% white in field 1, 2 or both), Time, Crystal LCD Display: 16 by 2 backlit (Contrast control via cursor up
Controlled RTC, Optional NTP service and down keys)
Key Pad: Mode, Escape, Enter, Select, Cursor
Tally Outputs LEDs: Power, Video, Drive, Link, Busy
NO, NC, OA (Open Collector Grounding), 5 Pin RST
Physical and Operational
Serial Communications 1 Rack Unit
RS232 DCE, RJ-11 Loop Through 19 1.75 14 (WHD)
Baud: 300 to 1,036,800 482 mm 44 mm 355 mm (WHD)
Data: 7, 8 70-240 VAC 50-60 Hz
Stop: 1, 2 65-Watts maximum power consumption
Parity: Odd, Even, None 50/90 Degrees F, 30/70 RH
Ethernet (Telnet, FTP and FCMP) CE Certified
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Appendix D Duet SDI Technical Reference
MPEG 2 ISO-13818 PAL-N
System and Program Streams 720-576, 25 fps, Full D1
GOP of 1 to 15, Full IBP, IP or I only 352-576, 25 fps, Half D1
Data rates from 1 to 15 Mbs 352-288, 25 fps, SIF
MPEG Layer 1 and Layer 2 Audio Sampling rate of 48 kHz only Color Frequency: 3,582,056.25 Hz
Mono, Dual Mono, Stereo or Joint Stereo
Data rates supported for Layer 1 32 Kbits/s to 448 Kbits/s in SDI Video Input (Supports embedded AES-EBU)
32 K steps SDI Channel Video, BNC
Data rates supported for Layer 2 64, 96, 112, 128, 160, 192,
224, 256, 320, 384 Kbits/s Video Outputs (Supports 4 Channel AES-EBU)
SDI Video 1, BNC, (Relay bypass protection)
MPEG 1 ISO-11172-2 Analog Video, BNC (Channel and Content Preview output)
Decoded Streams (from hard drive) Analog Audio, 5 Pin RST (Channels are user defined, 1&2 or
MPEG 2 Program 1 to 15 Mbs 3&4)
MPEG 2 Transport 1 to 12 Mbs
MPEG 1 400 System Kbs to 5Mbs SDI Video Switcher
SMPTE 259M-C Compliant
Standards, Resolutions and Color Frequency Vertical Interval: Line 10 NTSC and Line 6 PAL
NTSC Input Impedance: terminating to 75 W
720-480, 30 fps, Full D1 Nominal Input Level: 0.8 V p-p
352-480, 30 fps, Half D1 Output Impedance: terminating to 75 W
352-240, 30 fps, SIF Nominal Output Level 0.8 V p-p
Color Frequency: 3,579,545 Hz Return Loss 15 dB to 270 MHz
Throughput Delay: 350 ns
PAL
720-576, 25 fps, Full D1 AES-EBU Audio Switcher
352-576, 25 fps, Half D1 AES-EBU Audio, BNC embedded with video
352-288, 25 fps, SIF SMPTE 272M A, B, C Compliant
Color Frequency: 4,433,618.75 Hz 48 KHz Synchronous Sampling Only
Passes all 15 embedded channels
PAL-M Inserts Stereo Audio only (2 CH) on 4 channels
720-480, 30 fps, Full D1
352-480, 30 fps, Half D1 Cue Inputs and Tally Outputs
352-240, 30 fps, SIF Composite Base Band, Type "F", 75 W Terminating
Color Frequency: 3,575,611.49 Hz (6 to 10 MHz range with 0.001 Hz agile adjustment
Analog or Digital Narrowband and Wideband tuning with
DTMF tone generation and 1 KHz tone GPI.
Presets for most ALL cable TVRO channels)
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Audible DTMF, 3 Pin RST, -10 to +0 dB Front Panel User Interface
Channel GPI, 3 Pin RST, NO/NC CC LCD Display: 16 by 2 backlit (Contrast control via cursor up
White Line Cue (WLC can monitor the video undersan lines 6 and down keys)
23 for 100% white in field 1, 2 or both) Time, Crystal Controlled Key Pad: Mode, Escape, Enter, Escape, Cursor
RTC, Optional NTP service LED's: Power, Video, Drive, Link, Busy
Tally Output: Contact closure for On-Air or external device
control. Physical and Operational
1 Rack Unit
Serial Communications 19" 1.75" 14" (WHD)
RS232 DCE, RJ-11 Loop Through 482 mm 44 mm 355 mm (WHD)
Baud, 300 to 1,036,800 70-240 VAC 50-60 Hz
Data, 7, 8 65-Watts maximum power consumption
Stop, 1, 2 50/90 Degrees F, 30/70 RH
CE Certified
Parity, Odd, Even, None
Ethernet (Telnet, FTP and FCMP)
Networking
10/100baseT
Protocols:
TCP/IP
EMT (Adtec proprietary physical layer multicast) Ethernet
Multicast Transfer
FCMP (Adtec proprietary UDP multicast) File Control Multicast
Transfer
XCP (Adtec proprietary communication protocol)
Services:
FTP Client/Server, Telnet, FTP Push and Pull with Passive Mode
support
Support Gateways, User Name and Password
Security, Stealth IP Address, virus immune OS
LAN/WAN and Satellite data and control
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Appendix E Ad Insertion Enterprise Solution
1 - adManage/TBGS 6 - Networked Headend
At the core of the adVantage solution is the TBGS traffic and billing A networked headend has an existing broadband LAN/WAN
gateway server and the adManage software application. This is the connection, such as a T1 line or cable modem. adManage uses this
gateway that invisibly coordinates the complex flow of media and data connection to send ads and schedules and receive verifications and status
across the enterprise. adManage streamlines the process of getting the monitoring. Ad insertion is performed by Adtecs scalable single-channel
right ads, schedules and verifications to the right places at the right times, Duet or Duet-SDI. Since each Duet is a single-channel modular unit that is
resulting in high customer satisfaction levels and increased revenues. The totally self-contained, the system is fault tolerant by design. Media
powerful server architecture and SQL database offers rapid access to distribution within the headend is invisibly performed via multicast
current data via the browser interface supporting customizable alarms with techniques making it available to all inserters all the time.
notification via paging, email or text messaging. 7 - Disconnected Remote Headend
2 - Traffic and Billing What can you do when a headend is so small or remote that it has
adManage merges local and interconnect schedules to create a no economical network connection and satellite is not an option? Media can
master insertion schedule for each channel at each headend. After be ingested by adCode and burned onto a CD or DVD and sent to the
commercials are played, adManage creates and sends separate verification headend where the disk is simply placed into a Duet-DVD unit. The Duet-
files to local and interconnect traffic and billing systems facilitating DVD automatically makes all the ads available to every unit at the
seamless media and data management across your enterprise. headend. At the remote headend, adManage performs schedule
3 - eyeMonitor distribution, status monitoring and verification retrieval over standard
The eyeMonitor interface graphically displays the status of all phone lines (PTSN) via dial-up modem through autoDialer.
headends and channels in the enterprise on a single screen. It provides 8 - Optional Satellite Serviced Headend
visibly better real time status and highlights exceptions so that corrections In headends without a network connection, media and data
can be easily made. distribution can easily be achieved via satellite. Heres how it works. At the
4 - autoDialer central office, adManage sends the media and schedules to Adtecs FCMP
The autoDialer application provides a back channel for schedule server which prepares the data by adding forward error correction then
distribution and verification retrieval over a simple phone line. This feature multicasting it to the Adtec DTA-3050 multiplexer for encapsulation and
is essential for disconnected remote headends and adds redundancy in encrypting prior to the multicast uplink. At each satellite headend, an Adtec
networked headends, all for the price of a phone call. edje-1123 with built-in satellite data receiver unscrambles and distributes
5 - adCode the media to the Duet, Duet-SDI or DPI-1200 units. At the satellite
New media is ingested and prepared by adCode and sent to headend, adManage performs schedule distribution, status monitoring and
adManage for storage and distribution to the headends. Sources can be verification retrieval over a simple phone line with a dial-up modem
tapes, DVDs or over FireWireTM from nonlinear editors. The architecture of through autoDialer.
adCode supports Cable Labs VOD and SCTE encoding standards, an 9 - Digital Program Insertion Option
important aspect that future proofs your investment. Use adCode to Adtecs DPI-1200 digital-into-transport (DIT) ad server takes the
seamlessly bridge the transition from analog and SDI digital insertion to place of up to twelve Duets. Designed for the all-digital headend, the DPI-
DPI. adCode prepares the highest quality DPI ready media in the industry. 1200 will deliver seamless splicing effortlessly in concert with Duets in your
Compatibility with other ad insertion systems is standard innovation at analog systems. The DPI-1200 can deliver up to twelve programs to the ad
Adtec. splicer. adManage transparently delivers media and schedules and
retrieves verifications and status monitoring in the DPI environment just as
Headends in any other type of headend. The adGroomer provides automated
In an ad insertion enterprise, there are likely to be several different transcoding of media from legacy encoders making the media compliant
types of headends with varying levels of connectivity available. From with Cable Labs VOD standard which has been chosen by major MSOs as
networked LAN/WAN to satellite to disconnected remote, adManage can the standard for DPI media ingest.
work with them all. Flexibly better by design.
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Appendix E-1 Traffic & Billing Central
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Appendix E-2 Connected Headend
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Appendix E-3 Satellite Serviced Headend
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Appendix E-4 Disconnected Headend
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Appendix F Creating Compatible MPEG 2 Files
MPEG 2 Encoding Parameters Adtec players are designed to play high performance MPEG 2 MP@ML ISO13818 constant or variable bit rate
files and decode them to analog NTSC, PAL, PAL-M or PAL-N video formats.
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Adtec Players require video to be captured and recorded in the
interlaced (Field) scan mode (1,3,52,4,6). Adtec players DO Data Rate Data Data Rate Data Rate Minutes/GB
NOT support video captured in progressive scan mode (1,2,3,4). Mb/s Rate MB/minute GB/minute of Storage
Note that many DV cameras and PC capture cards by default MB/s
record in progressive scan mode. Adtec players purchased prior to 1.0 0.125 7.5 0.0075 133.3
03/01/02 require the encoded file to be made top field (field 1) 2.0 0.250 15.0 0.015 66.7
first. Some encoders may have a parameter setting which allows
change from a bottom field first interlaced scan to a top field first 4.0 0.500 30.0 0.03 33.33
encode. 6.0 0.750 45.00 0.045 22.22
8.0 1.0 60.00 0.060 16.66
Audio must be MPEG Layer 1 or Layer 2 and multiplexed with
Video in either System or Program or Transport stream format. 10.0 1.250 75.00 0.075 13.33
Dolby AC-3 (Dolby Digital), ACC, PCM and WAV audio files are not 12.0 1.500 90.00 0.090 11.11
supported. 14.0 1.750 105.00 0.105 9.52
Adtec players DO NOT support DVD files made with PCM (Pulse 15.0 1.875 112.50 0.1125 8.88
Code Modulation) or Dolby Digital (formerly AC-3) audio. DVD files
made with MPEG audio level 2 are qualified. From the table above, if material is encoded at 8Mb/s, it will
MPEG Data Rate and Storage Calculations require 16.66 gigabytes of data for each minute encoded.
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Appendix G The Configuration Variables
Duet CMDAUTO Configuration File
A CMDAUTO file is a text file that contains API commands. These commands will be executed on bootup or when manually executed using a
RUN command. The CMDAUTO (command auto load file) contains most all configuration settings needed to configure a Duet in CCMS mode.
However, knowledge of each command is needed to be successful during deployment of a new Duet in the field.
###############################################################
# cmdauto.dvc
# Test Lab Zone 1
# Adtec Digital Inc.
# 2005-04-05 MRB
# This script forces standard settings for all inserters.
###############################################################
### GENERAL SETTINGS
# Host Mode of the Duet
HOM CCMS
#
# Turn trace logs on for any drive
TRACE * *
#
# Maximum number of trace logs to store on the system
TFM 45
#
# Audio Level Control Enable (the Duet must be feature enabled to work)
ALE ON
#
# Spot Level Default (typically 0db) is the level the spot plays the first time
SLD 0
#
###############################################################
### SCHEDULE SETTINGS
# Specifies CCMS schedule file format compatibility
CNV P NOVAR
#
# Break Repeat (default OFF) prevents commercials from playing a second time.
BRP OFF
#
# Time in minutes between insert cues (NetSets) before the DUET will log error number 146
NTO 90
#
# The time zone relative to GMT (-11 to +11) the Duets are currently operating in.
TIZ -5
#
# Day Light Savings needs to be turned on in order for NTP to work
DLS YES
#
###############################################################
### NETWORK SETTINGS
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# Username and Password NOTE Change to the correct username & password below:
CPW username,password
#
# Linux Mirror CCMS mode login compatibility (uses lower case username/password)
LINUXMIRROR ON
#
# Lanmode default is Auto, but should be fixed to 100BH (recommended) or 100BF, 10BF, 10BH.
LANMODE 100BH
#
# Host Timer specifies how often the Duet will log in to check for new schedules and media. Should be set to 600 seconds
HOT 600
#
# FTP Data Port range should be set between 10000 and 50000
FDP 10000 50000
#
# FTP Timeout set to 30 Seconds
FTO 30
#
# NTP Server IP Address.
NIP 0 192.168.10.9
#
# Host Server IP Address. (In CCMS mode, typically the IP address of the TBGS)
HIP 0 192.168.10.9
#
# Gateway IP Address, typically the address of the gateway router to access the WAN.
GIP 0 192.168.90.1
#
# This enables XCP communication over every Duet within a network
XCP ON
###############################################################
### SAVES THE CONFIGURATION
CF SAVE
#Make sure you place a carriage return & line feed at the end of the file.
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Configuration Variables
Parameter Setting (Verbose) Notes
Name DUET User defined 20-character alphanumeric name used for communications. This field is critical for
serial communications in a multi-drop installation.
Video NTSC United States video Standard.
PAL Pal-B or German PAL used primarily in Europe.
PALM PAL used primarily in Brazil.
PALN PAL used primarily in Argentina.
Talk OFF Unit responds when spoken to.
COM1 Unit automatically outputs messages based on status without query commands. Ideal for debugging
or constant status monitoring of unit via RS232
COM2 Unit automatically outputs messages based on status without query commands. Ideal for debugging
or constant status monitoring of unit via RS422
On Files will play randomly from List. Not recommended for commercial insertion.
Start Up On Unit will play on power up.
OFF Unit will NOT play on power up.
Shuffle Off Files will play sequentially from List.
On Files will play randomly from List.
Blank No Video No video or SYNC is output. This is ideal for use with the AVS2 or other "NO SYNC"
(BLK) Video switchers.
Black Black video is output between files. This video is timed with the SYNC input.
Hold Still Holds last frame of video. This is displayed in memory and does not require constant drive reads.
White White screen is output
Yellow Yellow screen is output
Cyan Cyan screen is output
Green Green screen is output
Magenta Magenta screen is output
Red Red screen is output
Blue Blue screen is output
Color Bars Color Bars
Seamless No video frames inserted between commercials (This requires the exact same MPEG 2 file
characteristics for ALL files)
Error Limit 3 Number of drive read errors before a file is dumped. 0-999.
Attenuate 0 Level of attenuation in dB. 0-99. Any number other than 0 (zero) mutes the audio.
Com1 38400,8,1,N Baud, Data, Stop, Parity for RS 232 Port.
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Parameter Setting (Verbose) Notes
Com2 38400,8,1,N Baud, Data, Stop, Parity for RS 422 Port. Firmware locked by DUET.
Modem String Modem initialization string. See Modem specific documentation.
Output Composite Composite video. Only DUET Option.
Component Component (YUV and SYNC). Requires four cables. Not available.
RGB RGB (RGB = SYNC) video. Requires four cables. Not available.
Repeat Off Play a single file or List, and then stop.
One Play a single file continuously.
All Play all files or list (if loaded) continuously.
Last Play a List, and then repeat the last file.
Chroma Phase 0 Value in degrees of color phase adjustment. 0-360 degrees.
Spinup 30 Time in seconds after a power-up or reset the DUET waits before reading the hard drive. 0-60.
SPW Username,password The username and password of the Duet for external client telnet sessions.
IP Address 192.168.10.100 32 bit alpha number representing IP address.
IP Mask 255.255.255.0 Sub Net mask address.
Gateway IP Address 000.000.000.000 Gateway IP addresses. 4 possible gateways.
Host IP Address 000.000.000.000 Mirror FTP server IP addresses. 4 possible servers.
LANMODE 100BH Default is Auto, but should be fixed to 100BH (recommended) or 100BF, 10BF, 10BH.
Host Mode Server Server mode. Provides Server and Client concurrent. Also supports automatic mirroring if valid HIP
is entered.
Host Timer 600 Time in seconds before unit compares its directory listing to that of a remote FTP server
Server user Password ADTEC,NONE Server user name and Password for FTP.
Client User Password ADTEC,NONE Server user name and Password for FTP.
EMT Off EMT setting. See EMT documentation.
UDP 0 Decimal number up to 5 digits for UDP port. Not used with DUET.
Network Name/Channel Name/Channel User defined channel name and number.
CBD Demod Setting Based on database of network settings. Select network from list.
White Line Line Number/Field Line number and field for white line cue signal.
Balanced Audio NA Not implemented.
Level Control NA Not implemented.
Daylight Savings Yes Enabled Daylight Saving.
No Disable Daylight Savings.
Duplicate Drive None No duplicate drive.
0 IDE Drive 0 (Always the primary internal hard drive)
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Parameter Setting (Verbose) Notes
1 IDE Drive 0
2 IDE Drive 0
3 IDE Drive 0 (IDE host 3 primary, CD Default)
4 IDE Drive 0
5 IDE Drive 0
6 IDE Drive 0
7 IDE Drive 0
8 SCSI Drive ID 0
9 SCSI Drive ID 1
10 SCSI Drive ID 2
11 SCSI Drive ID 3
12 SCSI Drive ID 4 (External Jaz drive factory default ID)
13 SCSI Drive ID 5
14 SCSI Drive ID 6
Freeze Field Decoder uses 1 field and duplicates the field to eliminate flicker on a pause.
Frame Decoder uses both fields to freeze a frame. This will flicker if the pause is during any motion
sequence.
Net Set Timeout 45 Time in minutes between insert cues (NetSets) before the DUET will log error number 146. 0-1440.
(1440 minutes in a day)
Avail Pad 0 Time in seconds the DUET will add to an avail time to provide extra fill. 0-600. Typically used with
spots that do not have standard lengths.
Break repeat ON A break list will run and repeat if additional cues are received in the open window.
Off A break list will run and stop when the entire list has been played if additional cues are received in
the open window, they are ignored an logged as error number 148. This new mode is recommended
if no list repeating is on.
Encryption Key EKY Eight digit (xxxxxxxx) encryption key.
Trace Drive x, Disk x Drive and Disk number where the Trace (Log) files are written.
Trace Files Max 30 Default is 10, max is 500. This is the total number of Trace (log) files maintained by the system.
Recommended number is 45.
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Configuration Variables CCMS Mode
Parameter Setting (Verbose) Notes
BRP OFF Break repeat must be turned off when using CCMS mode
CPW Username,Password FTP client password Username and Password to log
TRACE ON ON Trace will be set to all drives and partitions
TFM 30 30 Set Trace Files Max to 30 for complete LOG files
NTO 90 90 NetSet Timeout set to 90
TIZ -5 The time zone relative to GMT (-11 to +11) the Duets are currently operating in.
DLS YES Day Light Savings needs to be turned on in order for NTP to work
HIP This setting must be the IP addess of the Gateway
CNV P NOVAR, 20/20, NONZERO, LEFT This allow a setting of NOVAR, 20/20, NONZERO, or LEFT file distinction.
CNV E OFF LFR Report is disabled (Default option).
HOT 600 Host Timer should be set to 600 seconds
FTO 30 FTP Timeout set to 30 Seconds
ALE ON This enables Audio Level Control
SLD 8 Spot Level Default should be set to 0 db
HOM CCMS This enables CCMS mode
XCP ON This enables XCP communication over every Duet within a network
FDP 10000 50000 FTP Data Port range should be set between 10000 and 50000
NIP 0 000.000.000.000 The TBGS server should be configured as an NTP server to ensure that all the inserters are operating
on the same time in sync with the adManage schedules.
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Appendix H Firmware Updates
Firmware Update From Symphony IFP If the Trace File is enabled on the Duet, the success or failure of a firmware
The firmware on the Duet and Duet-SDI can be updated using In Field upgrade is added to the Trace File. The trace contains the time/date of the
Programming (IFP) applet in the Symphony Pro software. IFP inspects the upgrade and an indication that the upgrade was done using IFP. Please
new firmware (an S19 file) to make sure that it is compatible with the Duet note that if an IFP attempt fails, multiple "fail" messages will be sent to the
and verifies that the firmware is not missing any data prior to erasing the log due to retries by IFP to correct problems. If the final log entry
existing firmware. By conducting several checks, IFP helps prevent indicates success, then the "fail" messages can be ignored, they were most
problems from accidentally loading the wrong firmware and ensuring that likely retransmits due to communication errors.
the new firmware is loaded correctly. Note that the firmware upgrade
process will not allow transport commands (such as PlaySpot) to interfere Firmware Update From A DVC File
with update. The firmware on the Duet and Duet-SDI can also be applied to the unit
using a DVC file. The DVC file will load automatically when the unit is reset
or it can be manually loaded using the command: RUN ROMfile.DVC. The
CAUTION: DO NOT open unzipped Firmware (S19) Files as valid names for the ROMfile.DVC firmware are:
it will corrupt the file. If you download the Firmware (S19)
File from the internet or email, make sure to save as All Duet: ROMDuet.DVC
Files with a .s19 extension. Duet-SDI: ROMDuetS.DVC
The Duet will verify that the ROMfile.DVC file contains the correct firmware
To install the firmware using IFP, follow the following steps: for its product type, and will also verify that the file is not corrupted before
attempting to update the Flash memory. When the new firmware is loaded,
1. Push the RESET button on the front of the Duet. the LCD front panel will display firmware update in progress. Note that
the firmware upgrade process will not allow transport commands (such as
2. Start Symphony Pro, select the Duet you want to upgrade
PlaySpot) to interfere with update.
and Launch the IFP applet. You should see a small window
with a large buttons "Program Application" button. The If the Trace File is enabled on the Duet, the success or failure of a firmware
software should identify each unit in the left window. upgrade is added to the Trace File. The trace contains the time/date of the
3. Click on Browse and select the new S19 firmware file and upgrade and the DVC file name. If the RUN command is used to load the
verify the information about the file displayed in the IFP. firmware and the file version matches the existing firmware, then the Flash
4. Click on the "Program Application" button and follow the is not updated and the trace log will indicate a "match" was found.
prompts. While code is downloaded into the Duet, the
progress bar will advance and the LCD front panel will Distributing Firmware Updates Using EMT
Firmware updates can easily be sent to all units on the same network
display firmware update in progress. Once all of the code
configured to use EMT. The ROMfile.DVC firmware upgrade files can be
has been downloaded and verified, the Duet will erase & sent to all the units and each unit will only load the DVC file that matches
reprogram it's flash memory. A message box will be its product type.
displayed when the update is successfully installed.
5. Once successfully upgraded, power cycle (Unplug it, then The EMT all option is used on the Solicitor to send the firmware upgrade
Plug it back in) the Duet to verify that the new firmware is file to all the EMT subscribers. At the command prompt (Symphony>
running. Terminal) enter the command EMT A ROMfile.DVC to send the firmware file
to all the subscribers who do not have the firmware already. Since each
unit will only load a ROM file that matches its unit type (Duet, Duet-SDI, or
Soloist2, etc), this command can be used to distribute firmware updates to
different types of units on the same network at the same time.
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Appendix I Channel Cue Directory
PRE-
DTMF ROL WEGENER
Cable Network WEBSITE ADDRESS PHONE MODULATION TYPE TONE LOCAL AVAIL TIMES L TONES CARD
AMERICA'S VOICE americasvoice.com 202/544-3200 6.2 MHz Wideband 782*/# 1 min/hr** 7 sec DTMF None
3 min/hr; (3) 1-minute breaks float within DTMF/ #2
Animal Planet discoveryaffilate.com 420/662-7508 L2 audio channel 047*/# hour 8 sec L 1710
3 min/hr; (3) 1-minute breaks float within
BBC AMERICA R2 *257 hour
2 min/hr; between :13-:23 & :40-:50 (:29 &
:59 during Inspirational block); no tone 4:59
BET mtvn.com 202/608-2247 7.3575 MHz Digital 406*/# am ET 8 sec DTMF 2046-09
BET JAZZ mtvn.com 202/608-2247 7.3575 MHz Digital 406*/# 2 :90s/hr @ :28 & :58 8 sec DTMF 2046-09
2 min/hr@ between :10-:20 & :40-:50 DTMF #2
BIOGRAPHY Channel biographychannel.com 212/210-1440 129*/# (Except: 5-7am breaks @:29 & :59 R
2 min/hr: 1-min @ top of hour; 1-min @
Black Family Channel bottom of hour
Bloomberg TV bloombergaffiliate.com 212.318.2784 2min/hr @ :29 & :59
305/674-5000 ext. 4min/90min: (2) 2 min breaks float within DTMF/ #2
BOX thebox.com 5066 No demod required 045*/# 90 min 8 sec L None
BRAVO East nbcunicable.com 866/379-7624 973*/# 2 min/hr**; times vary 8 sec
BRAVO West nbcunicable.com 866/379-7624 121*/# 2 min/hr**; times vary 8 sec
CARTOON NETWORK turnerresources.com 404/827-3409 7.3575 MHz Digital 309*/# 2 min/hr @ :25 & :55 8 sec DTMF 2046-09
8 sec DTMF 2046-09
CMT www.country.com 203/965-6217 6.2 MHz Wideband 468*/# 2 min/hr @ :10 & :40 8 sec DTMF 1716
3 min/hr between :03-:17, :24-:34 & :41-51
(except :sponsored programming :90 hard
CNBC nbcunicable.com 201/585-6202 7.3575 MHz Digital 622*/# break @ :28:30 & :58:30 8 sec DTMF 2046-09
667*/#
CNN Edited turnerresources.com 404/827-3409 7.3575 MHz Digital 017*/# 2 min/hr @ :19 & :40 8 sec DTMF 2046-09
2 min/hr @ :48 (1 additional min @ :40, if
024*/# system carries HLN & TBS) 8 sec
CNN Non-Edited turnerresources.com 404/827-3409 658*/#N 2 min/hr @ :19 & :40 (Live Broadcast) 7 sec
2 min/hr @ :48 (1 additional min @ :40, if
system carries HLN & TBS) (Live
541*/#N Broadcast) 7 sec
CNN en Espanol turnerresources.com 404/827-3409 7.3575 MHz Digital 397*/# 2 min/hr: (2) 1 min @ :29 & :59 8 sec DTMF 2046-09
CNNfn-Financial Network turnerresources.com 404/827-3409 7.3575 MHz Digital 024*/# 2 min/hr: (2) 1 min @ :29 & :59 8 sec DTMF 2046-09
2 min/hr: (2) 1 min @ :29 & :59 (IRD Cue
CNN INTERNATIONAL turnerresources.com 404/827-3409 7.3575 MHz Digital 024*/# tone output) 8 sec DTMF 2046-09
CNN HEADLINE NEWS turnerresources.com 404/827-3409 7.3575 MHz Digital 635*/# 2 min/hr: (2) 1 min @ :29 & :59 8 sec DTMF 2046-09
135*/#
235*/# 12 min/hr: (2) 6 min @ :24 & :54 8 sec
CNN Sportrs Illustrated turnerresources.com 404/827-3409 7.3575 MHz Digital 036*/# 2 min/hr: (2) 1 min @ :29 & :59 8 sec DTMF 2046-09
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3 min/hr @ :18, :40 & :55 (+/-5 min) M-F
8am-4am, S/S 7am-4am; 1 min/hr @ :28 &
2 min/hr @:58 (+/-5 min) M-F 4am-8am,
COMEDY CENTRAL comedycentral.com 212/767-8770 7.73575 MHz Digital 951*/# S/S 4am-7am 8 sec DTMF 2046-09
3 min/hr: 1-min @ :28; 2 min @ :53 (times
COURT TV www.courttv.com 212/973-3346 6.2 MHz Wideband 138*/# are approximate) 8 sec DTMF 1716
DISCOVERY HEALTH discoveryaffiliate.com 420/662-7508 R2 357*/# 3 min/hr; 1-min breaks float within hour 8 sec DTMF
DISCOVERY KIDS discoveryaffiliate.com 420/662-7508 R2 Audio Channel 263*/# 3 min/hr; 1-min breaks float within hour 8 sec DTMF
2 min/hr**; between :11-:23 & :39-:52
DIY NETWORK diynetwork.com (7am-3am ET)
2 min/hr** @ :15 & :45 (M-F 8am-4am; M-
E! TV eonline.com 860/239-3700 6.2 MHz Wideband 386*/# Su, 7am-4am) 7 sec DTMF 1716
2.5 min/hr on average; times vary; :60
positions (except ESPN Sunday
Football,MLB, NHL & World Cup Soccer
ESPN espnettogo.com (860) 766-2264. 7.3575 MHz Digital 048*/# games with :90 positions) 6 sec DTMF 2046-09
2 min/hr on average; times vary; :60
ESPN Classic (860) 766-2264. 7.3575 MHz Digital positions/hr in all dayparts 6 sec DTMF 2046-09
2 min/hr on average; times vary; :60
ESPNews espnettogo.com (860) 766-2264. 7.3575 MHz Digital 136*/# positions/hr in all dayparts 6 sec DTMF 2046-15
2 min/hr on average; times vary; :60
positions in all dayparts (except World Cup
Soccer, MLB, NBL & NHL games with :90
ESPN 2 espnettogo.com (860) 766-2264. 7.3575 MHz Digital 692*/# positions) 6 sec DTMF 2046-09
2 min/hr** between :08-:23 & :38-:53 (7am-
FINE LIVING fineliving.com 865/694-2700 5am ET)
FIT TV no website 630/990-8999 R2 Audio Channel 414*/# 2 min/hr** 8 sec DTMF 1716-01
FOOD NETWORK tvfood.com 212/802-4319 6.2 MHz Wideband 235*/# 2 min/hr between :18-:19 & :48-:49 8 sec DTMF 1716
Digicyper 4.5 min/hr: (3) 90 sec breaks float within Audio
FOX foxinterative.com 310/447-7321 6.2 MHz Wideband GPI hour 8 sec DTMF 1716
FOX FAMILY CHANNEL foxinterative.com 630/990-8999 6.8 MHz Wideband 414*/# 8 sec DTMF 1717-01
Audio
FOX NEWS foxinterative.com 212/462-5647 6.2MHz Wideband 465*/# 3 min/hr@ :18 (60 sec.)& :45 (120 sec.) 8 sec DTMF 1716
2-3 min/hr; vary; 2-min/hr @ :15 & :45 in
network programming; 3 min/hr in non-
FOX NET foxinteractive.com.com 310/664-6907 network programming 8 sec DTMF 1716
Digicyper
FOX SPORTS www.foxinterative.com 310/286-6300 6.2MHz Wideband GPI 2 min/hr;times vary (60 sec) 8 sec GPI 1716
FOX SPORTS NET OHIO foxinterative.com 516-354-0145 121*/#
FUSE fusetv.com 212-382-5016 419*/# 2min**/hr @ :20 &:50 DTMF
FX foxinterative.com 212/822-7055 6.2 MHz Wideband 328*/# 3 min/hr**@ :20, :35 & :55 (7am-2am) 8 sec DTMF 1716
454*/# 8 sec
G4 TECH TV affiliate.g4tv.com 310-979-5000 2 min/hr**@ :15 & :45 (9am-5am ET)
GSN www.sony.com 212/833-6444 6.2 MHz Wideband 119*/# 3 min/hr** varies (9am-4am ET) 8 sec DTMF 1716
2min/hr floating breaks: 2nd &5th break of
GOLF CHANNEL thegolfchannel.com 407/345-4653 6.2 MHz Wideband 762*/# every hour 9 sec DTMF 1716
789*/# 9 sec
GAC countystars.com 303/784-8800 No demod required 054*/# 4 min/hr - 2 mins @ :15 & :45 8 sec DTMF None
2 min/hr between the 1st & 3rd quarter of
GALAVISION every hour
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2 min/hr; varies with programs. Breaks
HALLMARK CHANNEL hallmarkchannel.com 818/755-2400 occur inside program.
131*/#
HISTORY CHANNEL historychannel.com 212/210-9714 6.8 MHz Wideband Canada 2min/hr @ :29 &:59 8 sec DTMF 1717-01
638*/#
USA 2min/hr @ :29 &:59 8 sec
www.historyinternational.c
HISTORY INTERNATIONAL om 212/210-9109 775*/# DTMF
423/694-2700 EXT. 2 min/hr** between :08-:23 & :38-:53 (7am-
HGTV hgtv.com 3876 7.3575 MHz Digital 157*/# 4am ET) 8 sec DTMF 2046-15
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www.tvland.com/nickatnig 2 min/hr** @ :20 & :55 (9pm-6am, Sun-Thu
NICK AT NIGHT hte/ 212/258-8000 & 10pm-6am, Fri-Sat)
www.nostalgia-
NOSTALGIA tv.com/home 212/888-5890 6.8 MHz Audible 872*/# 7 sec DTMF None
ODYSSEY CHANNEL www.odsseychannel.com 212/261-9420
OUTDOOR CHANNEL www.outdoorchannel.com 909/699-6991 5.8 MHz Wideband 345*/# 2 min/hr; varies (:28:30 & :58:30 typically) 8 sec DTMF 1710
OUTDOOR LIFE NETWORK www.outdoor.com 203/406-2500 3.780 MHz Wideband 011*/# 3 min/hr @ :10-:20, :30, :40-:52 6 sec DTMF Digicypher
3 min/hr; :90 in each half-hour @ :20 & :45
OXYGEN www.oxygen.com 212/651-2000 (+/- 5 minutes)
495*/No
PASS SPORTS no website 313/222-7277 5.8 MHz Wideband Stop Tones 8 sec DTMF 1710
PREVUE CHANNEL www.prevuenet.com 800/447-7388 GPI GPI 8 sec GPI None
PRIME SPORTS no website 310/286-3731 GPI GPI 8 sec GPI None
THE SCIENCE CHANNEL discoveryaffiliate.com 420/662-7508 R2 audio channel 397*/# 3 min/hr 8 sec DTMF
212/413-5156 3 min/hrvaries w/program. Breaks occur
SCI-FI nbcunicable.com 212/408-8858 6.2 MHz Wideband 706*/# inside programs. 8 sec DTMF 1716
SPEED speedTV.com 203/406-2500 5.8 MHz Wideband 020*/# 6 sec DTMF 1710
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Z MUSIC TELEVISION no website 615/871-7858 6.2MHz Wideband 968*/# 8 sec DTMF 1716
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Appendix J Duet Log Trace Messages
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4245 - Net Sets in NV file updated 10002 - Rom upgradematch failed (IFP, or Rom DVC file)
4246 - Break Sets in NV file updated 10100 - ParPin6 status change
4247 - Net Sets in NV file updated 10109 - (all possible argsPARPIN6 entries)
4248 - Save the CCMS VER file
4249 - Load the CCMS VER file 11000 Series
4250 - Load the CCMS SCH file 11000 - ScanDisc OK
4251 - CCSM Sch not fully loaded, buffer not big enough 11001 - ScanDisc No Drive/Disc
4252 - CCSM Ver not fully loaded, buffer not big enough 11002 - ScanDisc Read Error
11003 - ScanDisc Write Error
5000 Series 11004 - ScanDisc Unit Error
5000 - FTP Server Get 11005 - ScanDisc Volume Error
5001 - FTP Server Put 11006 - ScanDisc Directory Error
5002 - FTP Client Get 11007 - ScanDisc Deleted a Crosslinked File
5003 - FTP Client Put 11008 - ScanDisc Deleted a Bad FAT Chain File
5004 - FTP Send Command longterm failure 11009 - ScanDisc Freed up FAT
5010 - FTP CCMS mirror started by timer 11010 - ScanDisc had problem scanning and bailed
5011 - FTP CCMS mirror started by command
5012 - FTP CCMS mirror done
5013 - FTP CCMS mirror done - no connection 12000 Series
5014 - FTP CCMS mirror done - no HIP configured 12000 - File System Powered Up
5015 - FTP CCMS mirror HIP comm longterm failure 12001 - File System Reset
12003 - No File
6000 Series 12004 - Read Error
6000 - Telnet Connected 12005 - Buffer Stalled
6001 - Telnet Disconnected 12006 - No GOP found in video buffer from Play Entry
6002 - Telnet Bad Username/Password 12007 - Alternate Entry is a mismatch to Play Entry
6003 - Telnet Connection Timed Out 12008 - No GOP found in Alternate Entry File
12009 - No File
7000 Series 12010 - Read Error
7000, - EMT Subscription received 12011 - Buffer Stalled
7001 - EMT Subscription received 12012 - No File
7002 - EMT Subcribed 12013 - Read Error
7003 - EMT File sent 12014 - No File
7004 - EMT File received 12015 - Read Error
7005 - EMT turned ON 12016 - Write Error
7006 - EMT turned OFF 12017 - File is read only
12018 - Drive/disc missing
8000 Series 12019 - Drive/disc empty
8000 - Issued Lan chip reset and kickstart 12020 - Drive/disc loaded
8001 - Netstats reset was issued 12021 - Drive/disc removed
8002 - LanKickStart was issued 12022 - Drive/disc inserted
8003 - LanMux received bad message 12023 - No File
8004 - TASK_Lan destructed 12024 - Not Open
8900 - Relay reset, pings failed to find it 12025 - Continue Copy/Move
12026 - No Copy/Move streams, no more messages accepted
10000 Series 12027 - No Source File
10000 - Rom upgrade successful (IFP, or Rom DVC file) 12028 - No Destination File
10001 - Rom upgrade failed (IFP, or Rom DVC file) 12029 - File is read locked, max number of streams hit
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12030 - File is write locked 12078 - File is read only
12031 - Resize Error 12079 - No File
12032 - Read Error 12080 - Read Error
12033 - Write Error 12081 - Write Error
12034 - Cancelled 12082 - No File
12035 - No Drive/Disc 12083 - Not Open
12036 - Read Error 12084 - Write size greater than buffer size
12037 - Write Error 12085 - Not Write Stream
12038 - File already exists 12086 - Write Error occurred
12039 - Disc is full 12087 - Disc is Full
12040 - No File 12088 - No directory entry found
12041 - Read Error 12089 - Write to LBA was not successful
12042 - Write Error 12090 - Read from LBA was not successful
12043 - File or drive is read only 12091 - File is read locked but open for write
12044 - File is read locked, max number of streams hit 12092 - File is read locked but open for write
12045 - File is write locked 12093 - File is read locked but open for write
12046 - No File 12094 - File is read locked but open for write
12047 - No Filename to create 12095 - Error in Transport file parse or copy
12048 - No File could be created
12049 - Resize failed 14000 Series
12050 - File is read only 14000 - FEC Decode start
12051 - File is read locked, max number of streams hit 14001 - FEC Decode complete and ok
12052 - File is write locked 14002 - FEC Type is Turbo NonInterleaved
12053 - File is already open 14003 - FEC Type is Turbo Interleaved
12054 - No File 14004 - FEC Type is ReedSolomon NonInterleaved
12055 - Not Open 14005 - FEC Type is ReedSolomon Interleaved
12056 - Read size greater than buffer size 14006 - FEC bad PPR Header
12057 - Not Read Stream 14007 - FEC File corrupt, too many lost packets
12058 - Read Error occurred 14008 - FEC detected singular matrix
12059 - EOF reached 14009 - FEC File not found
12060 - No File 14010 - FEC File read error
12061 - Read Error 14011 - FEC File write error
12062 - No File 14012 - FEC File open error
12063 - Read Error 14013 - FEC File disc full
12064 - Write Error 14014 - FEC File create fail
12065 - File is read only 14015 - FEC File read size error (not multiple of N*BlockSize)
12066 - No File 14016 - FEC File resize error
12067 - Read Error 14017 - FEC File bad filename
12068 - Write Error 14018 - FEC Unique File error
12069 - File is read only 14019 - FEC File register error
12070 - Disc is full 14020 - FEC Stop
12071 - File is corrupted 14021 - FEC Kill
12072 - No File 14022 - TASK_Fec queue is full
12073 - Read Error 14023 - FEC File rename error
12074 - Write Error
12075 - No File 15000 Series
12076 - Read Error 15000 - CMDVIRT Index procedure
12077 - Write Error 15001 - TRACE_MSG_CMDVIRT_INDEX_FAILED
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16000 Series FTP_SNDCMD_RESET - System has failed to send an FTP command to the
16000 - Tuner in locked state gateway for ten consecutive attempts. This condition also forces a reset of
16001 - Tuner Task constructor done the entire LAN system (Same as: NTS RESET).
16002 - Tuner in unlocked state
16003 - Tuner in unlocked state 4130 - File Read Error
16004 - Tuner in unlocked state 4131 - Play Stalled Error
16005 - Tuner in unlocked state 4132 - Decode Errors
16006 - Tuner in unlocked state 4208 - LOGID_EXTTONES
16007 - Tuner in unlocked state 4209 - LOGID_CBDTONES
16008 - Tuner in unlocked state 4129 - LOGID_INSERTNOSPOT
16009 - Tuner in unlocked state
16010 - Tuner in unlocked state
16011 - Tuner in unlocked state
16012 - Tuner in unlocked state
16013 - Tuner transitioned to unlocked state
16099 - Max # of trace messages for this unlocked state
17000 Series
17000 - XCP System command received and processed
17001 - XCP System command sent
18000 Series
18000 - Real Time Clock updated successfully(formatted in TASK_Clock)
18001 - Real Time Clock update failed (formatted in TASK_Clock)
19000 Series
19000 - IO stream operation timed out (OPEN,CLOSE,SEEK,READ,WRITE)
20000 Series
20000 - Multicast Insert: Start Cue Received
20001 - Multicast Insert: Start Cue Received, ignored transports off
20002 - Multicast Insert: Start Cue Received, ignored transports off
20003 - Multicast Insert: Stop Cue Received
20004 - Multicast Insert: Stop Cue Received, ignored extended window
active
20005 - Multicast Insert: Stop Cue Received, ignored, insert not active
20100 - Multicast Insert: Schedule loaded
20101 - Multicast Insert: Schedule load failed
20102 - Multicast Insert: Schedule cleared
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Appendix K Wiring for the Power Relay
GIP 0 xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
(valid IP address to the Gateway for the WAN)
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Appendix L CCMS Schedule Format
A schedule file exists for each channel of insertion. The file name Field # Field Name Bytes Description
will always be eight characters in length plus the three character
extension of SCH. 5 Window Duration 22-25 Length of window of opportunity for
Time event to occur (formatted - HHMM)
MDDCCHHH.SCH 6 Break Number Within 27-29 Break sequence number within
Window window of opportunity for event to
occur
M -
Represents month of intended airing. 7 Position Number 30-33 Position sequence number for event
Within Break within break
Range 1 - C Ex. 1 = January, C = December
Hexadecimal format 8 Scheduled Length 35-40 Scheduled event length (formatted
- HHMMSS)
DD - 9 Actual Aired Time 42-47 Actual aired time of day used in VER
file. (Formatted HHMMSS)
Represents day of month of intended airing
Range 01-31 Ex. 05 10 Actual Aired Length 49-56 Actual aired length used in VER file
(formatted - HHMMSSCC)
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Appendix M Verification Status Codes
Status Code Definition Possible Cause Status Code Definition Possible Cause
0001 Aired Successfully 0023 Failed, No Cue in Window No cue was received in the
scheduled window. See
0002 Generic Failed to Air The scheduled event was the Duet manual chapter
not run by the Duet. All on Cue Methods for more
events are marked with a information.
0002 at the beginning of the
broadcast day. As the event
is run by the Duet, the status
code is changed to an actual
error code.
0004 Failed, Bypass On
0006 Failed, Bad Video The video stalled during
playback. The actual air time
will be updated.
1. File read errors occur
during playback from a bad
file or hard drive problem.
Try replacing the video file.
2. The VERIFYERRORLMT
threshold of decode errors
was exceeded. Try to re-
encode the file. See the Duet
manual for details.
0008 Failed, User Abort The active insert was aborted
by operator intervention.
0010 Failed, Device Not Ready Possible hard drive issue.
The hard drive may not be
partitioned.
0012 Failed, Unknown Error If any stall conditions occur
during playback, the spot will
not be verified, even if the
system was able to continue
after the stall condition. The
actual played length will be
updated in the VER file for
partial verifications.
0013 Failed, Time Out The break was closed before
all spots could be aired.
0015 Failed, System Error Possible hardware failure.
0020 Failed, No Ad Copy in The commercial inserter did
Inserter not have the scheduled ad
copy to play. Causes include:
- Material not copied
into adManage
MasterVideoLibrary.
- The material is not in
the inserter because of a
communication error.
- The material is on the
headend PURGE list (see
Content Management Purge).
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