User manual GRASS VALLEY MAESTRO DATASHEET

[. . . ] Maestro's architecture is designed to accommodate changing technologies. Major components such as CPUs, digital video effects, and channel branding DSPs are built on replaceable addon boards. Rather than the planned obsolescence built into conventional systems, Maestro is ready to grow with your needs and as available technologies advance. Branding Flexibility Using external key cut/key fill, AES audio inputs, and internal channel branding sources, Maestro provides up to 10 active branding sources that can be onair simultaneously. The external branding features of the Maestro system include: · Four key cut/key fill inputs · Four voiceover audio inputs · Four upstream keys and four downstream keys (total of eight keys) · Full keyer control, shadow, border, and matte generation · Linear and luminance keys The internal branding features of the Maestro system include: · Four still image or CG text sources · Two animation sequence or text crawl sources · Four voiceover audio sources KEY FEATURES · Architecture ready for today and designed for the future · Up to eight on-air keys and four audio voiceovers · Up to 10 simultaneous internal branding sources · Internal branding still images, CG text displays, animations, text crawls, and audio voiceovers · Extremely flexible control options · 10-bit 2D digital effects (SqueezeBackTM and other effects) · Supports up to 48 channels per system with operator selection and control · Uses just one slot per channel in any Concerto Series router frame · Supports SD, HD, AES, embedded audio, and Dolby audio formats · Modular operator hardware control panel and PC-based graphical user interface · Worry-free source and program selection from external sources · Independent control of up to four multi-channel audio-overs · Supports up to 16 audio channels (embedded and AES) · Dolby E pass-through supported · SaturnTM automation protocol (extended for new Maestro features) supports easy integration into existing systems · Interfaces to Encore and Jupiter control systems www. grassvalley. com product data sheet Channel Branding Option Maestro Channel Branding is available in Basic or Enhanced options. [. . . ] The still images displayed using CG Text or a text crawl are referenced using a still image filename. Although the filename cannot be changed, the actual still images may be changed or updated by simply saving a new or edited still image with the associated filename. The new image will then be displayed the next time the source is loaded. Unprecedented Control Flexibility The Maestro platform also provides unprecedented control flexibility. Its control panel is comprised of modular sub-panels, which allow you to determine which controls you actually need. With various panel sizes available (typical 4x2 panel configuration pictured), you can decide what is more important--a small panel footprint or all the controls at your fingertips in a larger footprint. Available sub-panels include: · Source Control (3 control units) · Keyer Control (1 control unit) · Audio Control (2 control units) · Channel Control (1 control unit) · Source Assignment (1 control unit) Maestro control panels are available in the following sizes: · 4x2 (accommodates 8 control units) · 5x2 (accommodates 10 control units) In addition to the hardware control panel, Maestro offers a full-featured touchscreen GUI. This software-based control panel can complement or replace the hardware control panel as it offers all of the same control features. If desktop space is a concern or only occasional manual control is needed, the touchscreen option may be an attractive alternative to the traditional hardware control panel. Either way, the choice is yours. Simplified Branding Creation and Workflow Still images, animation sequences, and audio messages are created using the tools you already have. Elements are transferred to the Maestro channels using simple drag-and-drop actions or by saving the file to a mapped disk drive using standard Windows and Mac tools. No complex element transfer methods such as jump memory or FTP transfers are required. Ingest, processing, and loading of the branding elements to associated Maestro on-air channels is completed automatically and does not require the master control operator or any technical supervision. The simple exchange method allows your graphics department to create content and control brand with little change to the current workflow. Maestro Modular Control Panel You can combine individual source control, source assignment, keyer, audio, channel control, transition, and other panels as needed to create a master control panel tailored to your needs. The intuitive touchscreen GUI is available to complement or replace the system's hardware control panel. www. grassvalley. com product data sheet Depth*1 Width Height Weight*2 Rack Units Main Frames 4 RU Maestro/Concerto Frame 8 RU Maestro/Concerto+ Frame Hardware Control Panels MAE-4X2-PFRM MAE-5X2-PFRM approx. (32 kg) 4 8 *1 Allow a minimum of four inches behind the frames for cabling *2 All weights approximate *3 Indicated measurement is for top surface of panel SpEciFicATionS Environmental Cooling Requirements Air intake/exhaust locations: 8 RU frame: The Maestro 8 RU frame ventilation system draws cooling air through openings on the left side. The left and right sides must therefore be kept clear of obstructions. It is not necessary to leave open space above or below the chassis Note: Heat-generating equipment must not be mounted beneath the Maestro chassis 4 RU frame: Air intake is on the left, exhaust on the right Video Standards Interlaced scan: · 1080i, 60 Hz, 16x9 HD (ATSC): SMPTE 274M-2005, ATSC Table 3 @ 1. 5 Gb/s · 1080i, 50 Hz, 16x9 HD SMPTE: 274M-2005 @ 1. 5 Gb/s · 575i, 50 Hz, 4x3 SD (PAL): BT. 601-4 (normal 625/50 @ 270 Mb/s) · 480i, 60 Hz, 4x3 SD (NTSC): SMPTE 125M, SMPTE 259M, ATSC Table 3, (normal 525/60 @ 270 Mb/s) Progressive scan: · 720p, 60 Hz, 16x9 HD (ATSC): SMPTE 296M-2001, ATSC Table 3 @ 1. 5 Gb/s · 720p, 50 Hz, 16x9 HD: SMPTE 296M-2001 Video Outputs Number and type: · 2 program · 2 preview · 2 clean feed (configurable tap points) Keyers Key signal inputs: 4, each with cut and fill. Keys can be inserted "upstream" (paired with the background video) or "downstream" (can persist even when background video is changed) Video Delay · With DVE option: 1 frame plus 1 line · Without DVE option: 1 frame plus 1 line Electrical Unless specified otherwise, the following specifications apply to a single channel (i. e. , one video plus associated audio channels) Video Reference SD operation: Analog blackburst (preferred). Although any constant APL color test signal may be used for SD sync, the preferred reference signal is analog blackburst HD operation: HD tri-level sync (preferred). Must be compatible with input video standard (as listed above) Connector: One ­ 75 BNC, looping Audio Specifications Audio standard: AES-1992 (r1997) 1999-11-23 printing Rear panel types: 75 (BNC connectors) or 110 (25-pin D connectors) Dolby E: Pass-through (for NTSC, Dolby E is switched on line 10) Audio inputs: signal type 48 kHz AES3 Power 8 RU Maestro/Concerto frame: Power supply ­ 100-240V, 50/60 Hz, 10-15A, auto-sensing 4 RU Maestro/Concerto frame: Power supply ­ 100-240V, 50/60 Hz, auto-sensing Touchscreen (GUI) PC: Antec SP-450 power supply ­ 115V, 9A/230V, 5A (manual voltage adjustment required). 50/60 Hz Touchscreen (GUI) monitor: 100-240V, 0. 7-0. 35A, 50/60 Hz, auto-sensing Internal Channel Branding Option Still images: 4 still image or CG text sources Maximum still image size: · Full-screen in all Maestro video standards. Supports alpha channel · CG Text supports 8 image or text boxes including dynamic still images and text. [. . . ] More than 4 AES audio streams requires MADI interface. MAE-HDBE-UPG Maestro Channel Branding SD to HD Upgrade, includes S/W license. MAE-BE-EAS Maestro Emergency Message (EAS) support option. Requires AES audio output from EAS encoder. MAE-GUI-COMP Maestro Software Control Panel ­ Includes rack-mountable, industrial-grade PC, and GUI software license. Works with hardware control panel server. MAE-HDDVE-UPG Maestro DVE SD to HD Upgrade, includes S/W license. Please contact your authorized Grass Valley representative. MAE-HD Maestro HD Master Control, A/B/C/D video inputs, 4 AES audio streams (8-channels) audio, up to 16 channel embedded audio, 4 external key inputs, 2 external audio mixer inputs, and S/W license. [. . . ]