Super Edit™ Software --- Version 7.1C Release Notes

Publication Number: EW Issue: A2 Date: October 30, 1996
Features contained in the Version 71.C software release includes the following changes made since release V7.1A.

· AMX 170 Source Register Recall
Fixed a problem that caused the AMX-170 source register recall to not work properly.

· Still-Frame not at time 0
Fixed a problem where a still-frame programmed to start at any time other than the start of the edit, would be as much as 5 frames off.

· RCI VDR 5011M Program Motion
Fixed a problem that the RCI VDR 5011M program motion speeds over 140% were 'choppy'.

· RVTR Sync Abort
Fixed a problem that on some VTRs if the RVTR sync aborted, it would still record a few frames of video.

· Shift/Stop
The Shift/Stop feature was broken in V7.1A and is now fixed.

· Print EDL
The line feed between events has now been restored.

· Init 74
The maximum program crosspoint for GVG-1000/1200 switchers was increased from 18 to 99. This applies to Abekas 8100 switchers using the GVG1000/1200 protocol.

· Audio Mixer Preview
Fixed a problem with E-E systems; in Multi-Record the mixer would not preview.

· Init 25 (Assemble)
Fixed a problem where this option was not showing the proper mode.

· Trace/409
Fixed a problem with Trace & 409 on an SBC4 board with a 151 keyboard; it would display double characters.

· Key Out
Fixed a problem on GVG-3000 and GVG200 switchers where Key Out was not being properly initialized.

· VTR Cued to Wrong Location
Fixed a problem on Sony VTRs and Profile, when changing from timecode to timer mode, the display changed properly, but under some conditions the VTRs mode for cueing did not get changed. (This may have caused the VTR to cue to the wrong location).

· GVG-2200 Aux Bus Preview
Fixed problem with GVG-2200 switcher Aux Bus previews. It will now switch to the crosspoint on the selected M/E.

· Beta SP 200% Program Motion
Frequent synchronization aborts of Beta SP at 200% has been corrected.

· VPE-331 - Swap and Preview PreSelector
Added Swap and Preview PreSelector functions as standard in VPE-331.

· Panasonic DVC Pro (AJ-D750)
The protocol for Panasonic's DVC Pro is now available in Version 7.1C.

· Panasonic AJ-D360
The protocol for the AJ-D360 is now available.

· Accom RTD - new
This is the protocol for Accom's RTD real time disk. Complete setup instructions are included in this document.

· SMS-6000 - new
This is a new protocol for Grass Valley Series 6000 routers. The protocol is available as just a preselector control or as a combination preselector/preview switcher control. Complete setup instructions are included in this document.

· SMS-7000 - improved
The SMS-7000 protocol for Grass Valley's SMS-7000 router was first available in V7.1a. This update adds the option of having the SMS-7000 control both preselector and preview switching for the video but just preselector control for the Audio. A new Init page option in Super Edit enables this special mode of operation. Instructions are included below.

· Profile - new and improved
This interface for Tektronix's Profile disk recorder provides improved accuracy and control.

· VPR6 - Program Motion Improvements
This improvement to the VPR6 interface greatly improves the accuracy of program motion edits.

· Sony DME-3000
The Sony DME-3000 protocol is now available. Complete setup instructions are included in this document.

· GVG-1200 Improvements
This improvement matches the wipe pattern numbers selected in Super Edit to the numbers on the GVG-1200 display. Aux bus previewing is provided, but is subject to a 1 line vertical shift. Complete setup instructions are included in this document.

· Sony Switcher - Aux Bus Preview
Aux Bus Previewing was added to Sony Switcher protocol. Operation is similar to that of Grass Valley switchers.

Items 73 and 74 on the Super Edit Init Page are defined as follows for the Sony Switcher:

Init 73 PVW AUX BUS

ON - Enables previewing on the Aux Bus. This is the default condition.
OFF - Disables previewing on the Aux Bus. Previewing will be done on
the alternate preview device (i.e. E-E, 8466, Performer, etc.
depending on the system.

Init 74 PVW OUT XPT

Set this to the Aux Bus crosspoint number assigned to Program Out. The
default value is crosspoint 45.

Video Disk Recorder
Accom RTD

TBC None

Latest Revision 11/95

NTSC/PAL NTSC/PAL

Control Direct, RS-422.
SMPTE: 38.4Kbaud rate
1 Start bit
8 Data bits
Odd Parity
1 Stop bit.

Device Options None
Required

Special None
Modifications

Address 0x80a2 (see system setup below)

Edit Field Field (selectable on the Recorder)

Edit Modes Insert

Sync Control Reference

Motion Control Jog, Shuttle, Variable, Play, Fast Forward and Rewind
Functions

Sync Quality Super Edit: On the Assignment page, set the QC = 3.
Check (As with any device, if difficulty is experienced with
synchronization, set the QC = -1.)

Minimum PreRoll 3:00

Postroll Requires none

Recorder 1.17E 8/19/94 13:09
Software
Version

Super Edit Version 7.1B or later
Version

System Setups

On the RTD keyboard, Press Normal Play switch, then press the Setup I/0 switch.

Select Remote Setup from the menu.

1. Set the desired RS422 port as follows:

Enable - ON
Protocol - SMPTE
Baud - 38.4K
Fld-Dom - f1

For example: if port #1 is selected, the display should look like this:

RS422 #1A ON SMPTE 38.4K f1

2. Select CONFIG from the Remote Setup menu. Set the configuration
parameters as shown below:

Parameter Set to (default value)

Edit Delay 4 fields (default 8)
Edit On Adjust 0 (default 0)
Edit Off Adjust 0 (default 0)
Field Reporting (TC) OFF (default ON)
Park Offset (Play) 0 (default 0)
Park Offset (Record 0 (default 0)
Prod ID 128 (0x80) : RTD (default is same)
Roll Delay (Play) 2 fields (0 fields)
Roll Delay (Record) 4 fields (0 fields)
SMPTE Address 1:0x80a2 (default is same)
Time Code Offset 0 0
Transport Delay 0 0

Note: For use as a source, it is very important to set the Roll Delay (Play)
to 2 fields for accurate synchronization.

Setup Instructions for SMS6000

On the SMS6000

1. Install the serial interface board in the SMS6000. Set all
five jumpers on the interface board toward the 8 pin IC
(RS422 operation).

2. Install the User EEPROM in the SETUP/USER socket on the
main SMS6000 board.

3. Set the DIP switches on the SMS6000 main board to
UP, DOWN, DOWN, UP.

4. Set the rotary address switch on the SMS main board to 0.
(If using individual chassis, set the switch on the master
chassis to 0). The cable from the VPE editor goes to
the master chassis.

On VPE Editor

1. Setup the Baud rate and parity.

The baud rate and parity must be set to match the SMS6000.
The SMS6000 is normally set to 9600 baud, 8bits, NO parity.
However, the SMS6000 can be set up differently by programming
the User EPROM.

The VPE can default to different settings depending which
port is used. Therefore, be sure to check the default
setting.

On the VPE, select the Assignment page by pressing Shift/ASGN.
Scroll down to the SMS6000 (SMS6K) and change the baud rate
and parity to match the SMS6000.

2. INIT 46

Item 46 in the INIT page is used to enable/disable the Video/Audio
Levels in the SMS6000.

Set the units digit to 1 to enable Video
or 0 to disable video control of the SMS6000.

Set the 10's digit to enable or disable Audio 1 or 2 as follows:

Audio 1 = 1
Audio 2 = 2
Both = 3

For example: To enable video and both audio levels set

INIT 46 = 31.

To enable just video only set INIT 46 = 01.

3. Preview Switcher/Preselector options

The SMS6000 protocol can be ordered as both a Preview Switcher and Preselector
combination or it may be ordered as just a Preselector. The SMS6000 is not currently
available as a Preview Switcher only.

SMS7000 Additional Operation Instructions

1. INIT 46

The 100's digit of INIT 46 is now being used to select the way in which the SMS7000 will be used.

a. 100's digit = 0 (or blank)

Operation is as it was originally. That is; the SMS7000 controls Audio and Video as both Preview Switcher and as Preselector.

b. 100`s digit = 1

Video is controlled by the SMS7000 as both Preview Switcher and Preselector.

Audio is controlled by the SMS7000 as a Preselector Only, not as a Preview Switcher. The preview switching of the audio is performed in the Mixer.

GVG Model 1200 Switcher

Introduction

This describes the interface between Super Edit and the GVG Model 1200 Video Switcher. The following are discussed in the order given:

· Crosspoint selection
· Wipe Patterns
· AUX Bus previewing
· E-MEM transfers
· Learn E-MEM
· PEGS Commands

Crosspoint Selection

Crosspoints are selectable in the range of 1 to 14. Note that XPTs 0 and 1 share the same (leftmost) position on the panel.

Wipe Patterns

There are 20 Wipe patterns available. Select the desired pattern based on the numbering scheme on the Model 1200 panel. Wipe number 1 gives you Model 1200 number 1. To reverse direction, add 100 to the Wipe number.

AUX Bus Previewing

Note: Aux bus previews can be accomplished on the Model 1200. However, the PGM Out of the switcher must be manually routed back into one of the Aux bus inputs that you dedicate for this purpose. A one line delay is normal. If the 1 line delay is not acceptable, this option should not be used.

There are two AUX buses on the Model 1200 and this interface allows use of either bus as a preview switcher. Note however, that if a DVE is connected to the switcher, both AUX Buses are dedicated to the DVE and AUX Bus previewing is disabled.

To enable AUX Bus previewing, access Initialization Page #3 on Super Edit and select Init #73. You will be prompted to enter which AUX Bus to preview on (i.e. 1 or 2). Note that entering a 0 disables the function. 0, 1, or 2 are the only valid entries at the prompt; all others are ignored.
Once Enabled the selected AUX Bus behaves as a video only preview switcher (i.e. switching between the R-VTR crosspoint and the PGM OUT crosspoint. Init page item #74 on Super Edit allows the user to enter PGM OUT crosspoint selection. Valid entries are between 1 and 14. The default setting is 9.

The SWAP VTR feature of Super Edit will interact with the AUX Bus as a preview preselector. The R-VTR crosspoint assignment on the AUX bus will follow any changes made with the SWAP function.

E-MEM Transfers

The E-MEM transfer function with the Model 1200 switcher is the same as with all other GVG switchers. Note however that the EDL display is different in that there are three entries for each E-MEM saved in the list.

There are 20 E-MEM addressable from Super Edit. Bank 0, Register 0 through 9 are addressed as EMEM 0 through 9. And Bank 1, Register 0 through 9 are addressed as EMEM 10 through 19.

Learn E-EMEM

The Learn E-MEM function with the Model 1200 is the same as with the GVG Model 100 switcher. That is; the user may tell the Model 1200 to learn an E-MEM register and pressing [SHIFT][L] prompts the user for the register number to learn.

PEGS Commands

A table of PEGS command codes is shown below. Note that PEGS command codes 58 and 68 are uniquely defined for the Model 1200.

Code Function

1-20 E-MEM RECALL (digit specifies register number)
21 AUTO TRANS
22 DSK MIX
23 FADE-TO-BLACK

50 MIX/AUTO TRANS
51 MIX/KEY1/AUTO TRANS
52 MIX/KEY2/AUTO TRANS
53 MIX/KEY1 & 2/AUTO TRANS
54 MIX/BKGD/AUTO TRANS
55 MIX/BKGD/KEY1/AUTO TRANS
56 MIX/BKGD/KEY2/AUTO TRANS
57 MIX/BKGD/KEY 1 & 2/AUTO TRANS
58 EFFECTS SEND ON

60 WIPE
61 WIPE/KEY1/AUTO TRANS
62 WIPE/KEY2/AUTO TRANS
63 WIPE/KEY 1 & 2/AUTO TRANS
64 WIPE/BKGD/AUTO TRANS
65 WIPE/BKGD/KEY 1/AUTO TRANS
66 WIPE/BKGD/KEY2/AUTO TRANS
67 WIPE/BVKGD/KEY 1 & 2/AUTO TRANS
68 EFFECTS SEND OFF

· GV Model 2200 Switchers - When doing Aux Bus previews on the GV2200 switcher, the switcher will now switch between the R-VTR crosspoint and the crosspoint selected in INIT # 74. The default crosspoint is the output of M/E1 (049).
M/E1 = 049
M/E2 = 050

i.e. INIT 74 "AUX M/E XPT = 049"

· INIT # 84 - Fixed a problem where if you set INIT # 84 to -001 it aborts VIDEO ONLY previews.

· Performer Preview - Performer Preview now works properly with the VPE-131.

· Video only preview - Fixed a problem where the Sony DVW-500 during Video only previews would abort if previewed through a switcher Aux Bus.

SE- V7.1.D

Features contained in the Version 7.1D software release includes the following changes made since release V7.1C.

· Sony Switchers - Fixed the Auto Transition duration problem where the Auto-Trans rate was fixed at 100 frames when triggered with a PEGS command.

· Sony Switchers - Fixed a problem where Super Edit intermittently wouldn't send a transition rate command to the switcher.

· Accom RTD - Fixed a bug with control of the Accom RTD disk.

· BVB Preview - Fixed a problem where BVB previews during an Aux Bus preview didn't switch to the preview-out black.

· BVB Preview - Fixed a problem where BVB previews would switch from Black to Video, but only momentarily, and then to the preview-out black..

· GV3000 EMEM - Fixed a problem with the GV3000 EMEM start command.

· Profile Interface Enhancements - This enhancement adds 4 channel audio control, rapid random access search capability and improved synchronization.

· Videotek Color Corrector Interface - This interface to the Videotek SDC-101 Color Corrector is now available. This interface allows color corrector registers to be stored in the EDL and later recalled to the color corrector. PEGS and PEGS/Immediate register triggers are also provided. This driver will also work with many other color corrector units that use the Sony color corrector protocol.

· Abekas 8150 Switcher Interface - This interface provides a full Super Edit interface to the Abekas 8100/8150, including Timeline Control using Ampex VTR/Abekas Disk protocol.

· DA88/DA60 Improved Interface - Four channel audio is now fully supported and synchronization is improved. The DA88 must contain Rev. 4 or higher software.

· GV200 Aux Bus Preview - This interface adds Aux Bus Preview capability for the GV200 switcher family.

· JVC BR-D85 (Digital S) Interface - Interface to the JVC BR-D85 is now available.

· Panasonic AG-DS550 Interface - Interface to the Panasonic AG-DS550 is now available.

· Tektronix Performer - The Two-Performer Interface is now available. This interface allows one Performer to be used as a Preview Pre-selector and another Performer to be used as a Preview Switcher.

Super Edit™ Software --- Version 7.1F Release Notes

SE- V7.1FT Date: May 13, 1998

Changes made since Version 7.1E Release:

1. ESAM2 Changes - In the standard ESAM2 driver, the monitor output is always switched to the "source" bus regardless of whether the R-VTR or a source is selected. Only the selected source (or R-VTR) is heard. In this new variation, the monitor output is switched to the MIXER (PGM) Bus output whenever a source is selected. Thus the output of the mixer is heard, which might include any faders that may have been manually set. When the R-VTR is selected, the monitor is switched back to the source bus so only the R-VTR is heard.

2. Changes to MXP S390 Driver - Corrected a problem with the MXP S390 Mixer occasionally going to sleep. In addition, full documentation is now available for setup and operation of this mixer with the VPE editor.

3. Yamaha O3D Digital Audio Mixer - A new device driver has been added for the Yamaha O3D Digital Audio Mixer. Full documentation is now available for setup and operation of this mixer with the VPE editor. The VPE editing system interfaces to the 03D Serial Audio Mixer with a single RS-422 control cable and 03D serial protocol. The 03D must contain the "03D VEK" kit in order to be controlled serially via the ESAM II or O3D protocols. This is an option to the 03D Mixer and needs to be installed at the Yamaha factory or customer installed using a serial terminal. Consult with your Yamaha representative.

4. Model 3000/4000/2200 PEGS 158/168 - An inconsistency with PEGS 158/168 on GVG Model 3000/4000/2200 switchers has been corrected. A PEG of 158 will now do an Auto Trans MIX with PST/BLK, and 168 will do an Auto Trans WIPE with PST/BLK on these switchers.

5. Panasonic DVC-Pro 750/650 Driver has been updated - The driver for the Panasonic DVC-Pro 750/650 has been updated to work with the latest PROMs for those devices. The PROM revs for the 750 are as follows:

Servo NTSC 0.20
System Control NTSC 2.10
Audio/Video NTSC 1.11
Interface NTSC 1.08
Front Panel 1.05

6. Tektronix Profile Driver has been updated - The driver for the Tektronix Profile has been updated to improve edit accuracy.