Grass Valley AMX-1842 - Manual (Page 7)

AMX-1842 HD/SD 4 AES Embedder
Guide to Installation and Operation
AMX-1842 Page 7 of 10
iControl Interface
The AMX-1842 can be operated using Miranda’s iControl
system. This manual describes and explains the control
panel associated with the AMX-1842. Please consult the
iControl User’s Guide for information about setting up and
operating iControl.
In Control Navigator or iControl Websites, double-click on
the AMX-1842 icon to open the control panel.
There are 8 sections in the AMX-1842 iControl panel:
Status Bar: located at the top of the panel, it provides
status icons for several key items and text messages
explaining the detected errors. A complete description of
the Status bar begins on this page.
Select the following tabs by clicking on their name at the
left side of the panel:
Audio: provides controls for processing and embedding
audio signals. A complete description of the Audio tab
begins on this page.
Metadata : gives access to the controls for LTC, RS-422
and GPI status data embedding in an HD/SD SDI signal. A
complete description of the Metadata tab begins on page
8.
Input Error: allows the user to turn on and off the auto
black feature. A complete description of the Input error tab
begins on page 9.
Test: gives the option to insert test signals. A complete
description of the Test tab begins on page 9.
Factory: Allows the user to reset the options to the default
factory-preset settings. A complete descrition of the
Factory tab begins on page 9.
Info: shows information about the AMX-1842 and allows
entry of some data. A complete description of the Info tab
begins on page 9.
User Presets: Allows the creation of user profies for a
personalised configuration of the AMX-1842. A complete
description of the User presets begins on page 9
Status bar
The status bar provides a continuous update of the status
of the AMX-1842. The status bar includes three sections:
Header
Icons
Message area
The header gives the product’s name, and identifies the
slot in which it is installed in its Densité frame. At the left is
a status icon whose color shows the overall status of the
AMX-1842:
Green = OK
Yellow = warning
Red = error
The 3 icons monitor specific aspects of the AMX-1842’s
operations. Move the cursor over an icon to see its current
status in the message area below the icons. If there is an
error status, the message will appear automatically
The first icon shows whether the remote control of this
AMX-1842 device is enabled or not.
The second icon shows the input status. Move the cursor
over the icon to display the audio format.
The third icon indicates if audio or video test signals are
active.
Audio
The audio tab shows the audio groups detected and
provides resources for managing the audio processing of
the AMX-1842.
Group detected: indicates embedded audio groups in the
AMX-1842 SDI imput by turning green.