Copyright: 1997-2004 Quartz Electronic Designs Ltd
Citation: Quartz WinSetup Help File


ASCII Table

The standard ASCII table is shown below.

Hex	Ctrl	Nmem	Hex	Ch	Hex	Ch	Hex	Ch
00	^@	NUL	20	space	40	@	60	`
01	^A	SOM	21	|	41	A	61	a
02	^B	STX	22	“	42	B	62	b
03	^C	ETX	23	#	43	C	63	c
04	^D	EOT	24	$	44	D	64	d
05	^E	ENQ	25	%	45	E	65	e
06	^F	ACK	26	&	46	F	66	f
07	^G	BEL	27	‘	47	G	67	g
08	^H	BS	28	(	48	H	68	h
09	^I	HT	29	)	49	I	69	I
0A	^J	LF	2A	*	4A	J	6A	j
0B	^K	VT	2B	+	4B	K	6B	k
0C	^L	FF	2C	,	4C	L	6C	l
0D	^M	CR	2D	-	4D	M	6D	m
0E	^N	SO	2E	.	4E	N	6E	n
0F	^O	SI	2F	/	4F	O	6F	o
10	^P	DLE	30	0	50	P	70	p
11	^Q	DCI	31	1	51	Q	71	q
12	^R	DC2	32	2	52	R	72	r
13	^S	DC3	33	3	53	S	73	s
14	^T	DC4	34	4	54	T	74	t
15	^U	NAK	35	5	55	U	75	u
16	^V	SYN	36	6	56	V	76	v
17	^W	ETB	37	7	57	W	77	w
18	^X	CAN	38	8	58	X	78	x
19	^Y	EM	39	9	59	Y	79	y
1A	^Z	SUB	3A	:	5A	Z	7A	z
1B	^[	ESC	3B	;	5B	[	7B	{
1C	^\	FS	3C	<	5C	\	7C	|
1D	^]	GS	3D	=	5D	]	7D	}
1E	^^	RS	3E	.	5E	^	7E	“
1F	^_	US	3F	?	5F	_	7F	del


About command
About command (Help menu)

This dialog shows the version of WinSetup being used ( 2.XX ) and some of the company details for more company details please follow this link to Quartz.

About WinSetup

The Quartz WinSetup V2.xx is a 32-bit Windows© application program to configure Quartz routing systems. It should therefore be able to be run on the following Windows operating systems (95, 98, 2000 and NT4 & 5).

We recommend a minimum display resolution of 800x600 with 256 Colours, as many of the dialogs have been designed for this size. However now some support has been made for those running at a resolution of 640x480.

Only two files are required to run this program (WinSetup.exe & WinSetup.ini) these should be named the same "WinSetup" and should be kept in the same directory or the ini file should be located in the Windows directory.

Copyright (2001) of this software product is retained by Quartz.  No unauthorized copying is allowed.

About this help file

This is Version 2.06 (11/06/2002) of the WinSetup.hlp file. It should be used with WinSetup V2.06 or later.


CI-0001 serial interface
The CI-0001 Serial Interface Module

This optional module is NOT required on the new FU-0003 (PC215) processor board as there is an on-board serial port fitted. However if one is fitted the fimware will then support two serial ports, dependant on the I/O of the chassis in which it is fitted.

This small module can be fitted inside a router or panel (PC123 only) to provide a serial port.  There are two types of module supplied by Quartz.

Older type (PC-106)	This has five links to set RS232/422 mode.   Set the links toward the 8 pin IC for RS422. Set the links toward the 16 pin IC for RS232
Current type (PC-180)	This has one link to set RS232/422 mode Set the link to 422 for RS422. Set the links to 232 for RS232

When installing a CI-0001 module take care to align the pins with the sockets.  Also check that the central mounting hole lines up with the hole in the main PCB.  If removing a CI-0001 take care not to bend the pins.

All Quartz products use the same pin-out on the RS232/422 connector.

Pin	RS-232 Signal	RS-422 Signal
1	Chassis	Chassis
2	RTS	TX- (TxA)
3	RXD	RX+ (RxB)
4	N/C	RX Gnd
5	N/C	N/C
6	Gnd	TX Gnd
7	TXD	TX+ (TxB)
8	CTS	RX- (RxA)
9	N/C	N/C

On all products the DIP-2 switch must be set in the down position and reset pressed before the CI-0001 will function correctly.  The currently installed communications protocol will then be enabled.


CP-1600 Mini XY Panel

This is a 22 button panel intended as a low cost 16 source, 16 destination control panel, with 4 levels, and lock.  Each button has a fixed function and can only be enabled or disabled.  This panel will ONLY control the first 16 destinations and sources and so is of limited use on larger systems.  It can be used as a single bus panel by disabling all the destination enabled buttons.

Name

The CP-1600 can have a name to help identify it at a later date.  This field is optional.

Q-Link address

The CP-1600 Q-Link address will have been allocated automatically but can be changed manually if required.  The address is shown and edited in hexadecimal notation.  The rotary switch inside the router must be set to match the lower digit of the hexadecimal value, see Print System Setup and Q-Link Addressing for further information.

Default Parameters

	Destination : This is the destination that the panel will control when it first powers up.  For single bus panels set to the output to be controlled.  For XY panels set to a ‘safe’ output such as a picture monitor.
	Levels : This is the level or levels that the panel will control when it first powers up.  If the panel does not have level buttons then the operator can never change away from this setting.  With level buttons the operator can perform breakaway (non-married) takes.
Key Definition

This is where the buttons are programmed.  Select a button and the Key Type and Key Number will show the current assignment.  Tick Source Enabled if the button is to work when in source mode. Tick Destination Enabled if the button is to work when in destination mode (left hand yellow button LED on).

Auto  Legend:	When this box is checked the Key Legend edit box will change if the key definition is changed.
Legend:	This edit box displays what is printed for the currently selected key when the print panel legends facility is used. This field is optional and only need to be updated if panel legends are to be printed from within WinSetup.

See CP-xxxx Panel Properties for Joystick and Parallel port configuration.


CP-1601A 17 button Panel

This is a 17 button panel intended as a low cost 16 source, 1 destination control panel, with lock, sometimes referred to as a single bus panel.  Each button is programmable so that many other types of operation are possible

Name

The CP-1601A can have a name to help identify it at a later date.  This field is optional.

Description

The CP-1601A can have a description to help further identify it at a later date.  This field is optional and should be no longer than 32 characters long.

Q-Link address

The CP-1601A Q-Link address will have been allocated automatically but can be changed manually if required.  The address is shown and edited in hexadecimal notation.  The rotary switch inside the router must be set to match the lower digit of this hexadecimal value, see Print System Setup and Q-Link Addressing for further information.

Default Parameters

Sub-panel:	This feature only appears when one or more buttons on the panel have been programmed as sub-panel 2-8 key types. It allows a panel to be sub-divided into smaller panels, each with its own operation.  A typical example would be to divide the panel into two 8 button panels each controlling a separate output.  Each sub-panel has its own default destination and level.
Destination:	This is the destination that the panel will control when it first powers up.  For single bus panels set to the output to be controlled.  For XY panels set to a ‘safe’ output such as a picture monitor.
Level:	This is the level or levels that the panel will control when it first powers up.  If the panel does not have level buttons then the operator can never change away from this setting.  With level buttons the operator can perform breakaway (non-married) takes.
Show Breakaway

The CP1601A has the capability of showing breakaway conditions that may occur by flashing source buttons. This check box allows the enabling ( default ) or disabling of this function.

Key Definition

This is where the currently highlighted key is edited. Select a key ( by either tabbing to it or selecting with the mouse ) and the Key Type and Key Number will show the current assignment  e.g.for a source key type, the key number is the source that will be selected.

Type:	This selection box defines the functionality of the currently highlighted key, the current functions supported are shown below.
Number:	This selection box or edit box changes depending on the functionality of the key defined by Type. If the key defined as a source key then a selection box containing all the defined sources appears, likewise for destinations, levels, salvos and locks.  If the key defined requires a number to affect the function then a decimal edit box appears that allows a 3 digit number to be edited.
Park Position:	This is a key that can be used as a ‘parking’ space to reflect and copy the functionality of a particular key. In order to copy a key functionality to this position, select the key to copy and then press ‘p’ or ‘P’, this then moves the key type and number to the parked key ( not affecting the copied key ). To move the parked key to another key, select the key to be changed and press either ‘u’ or ‘U’. After each ‘u’ key press the key number is automatically incremented if the key type is a source, destination or level key.
Auto  Legend:	When this box is checked the Key Legend edit box will change if the key definition is changed.
Legend:	This edit box displays what is printed for the currently selected key when the print panel legends facility is used. This field is optional and only need to be updated if panel legends are to be printed from within WinSetup. If this field is empty and the key parameter is either a source, destination or level, then when the panel is printed the default legend for this parameter is used.
CP-1601A Key Types

This panel has the same functions as the CP-3201 panel so please refer to this for further help on key types and quick keys.

See CP-xxxx Panel Properties for Joystick and Parallel port configuration.

Tips...

Use quick keys to speed up key definition entry,


CP-1604 20 button Panel

This is a 20 button panel normally used as a 16 source, 4 destination control panel, or 20 source panel.  Each button is programmable so that many other types of operation are possible

Name

The CP-1604 can have a name to help identify it at a later date.  This field is optional.

Description

The CP-1604 can have a description to help further identify it at a later date.  This field is optional and should be no longer than 32 characters long.

Q-Link address

The CP-1604 Q-Link address will have been allocated automatically but can be changed manually if required.  The address is shown and edited in hexadecimal notation.  The rotary switch inside the router must be set to match the lower digit of this hexadecimal value, see Print System Setup and Q-Link Addressing for further information.

Default Parameters:

Sub-panel:	This feature only appears when one or more buttons on the panel have been programmed as sub-panel 2-8 key types. It allows a panel to be sub-divided into smaller panels, each with its own operation.  A typical example would be to divide the panel into two 8 button panels each controlling a separate output.  Each sub-panel has its own default destination and level.
Destination:	This is the destination that the panel will control when it first powers up.  For single bus panels set to the output to be controlled.  For XY panels set to a ‘safe’ output such as a picture monitor.
Level:	This is the level or levels that the panel will control when it first powers up.  If the panel does not have level buttons then the operator can never change away from this setting.  With level buttons the operator can perform breakaway (non-married) takes.
Show Breakaway

The CP1604 has the capability of showing breakaway conditions that may occur by flashing source buttons. This check box allows the enabling ( default ) or disabling of this function.

Key Definition

This is where the currently highlighted key is edited. Select a key ( by either tabbing to it or selecting with the mouse ) and the Key Type and Key Number will show the current assignment  e.g.for a source key type, the key number is the source that will be selected.

Type:	This selection box defines the functionality of the currently highlighted key, the current functions supported are shown below.
Number:	This selection box or edit box changes depending on the functionality of the key defined by Type. If the key defined as a source key then a selection box containing all the defined sources appears, likewise for destinations, levels, salvos and locks. If the key defined requires a number to affect the function then a decimal edit box appears that allows a 3 digit number to be edited.
Park Position:	This is a key that can be used as a ‘parking’ space to reflect and copy the functionality of a particular key. In order to copy a key functionality to this position, select the key to copy and then press ‘p’ or ‘P’, this then moves the key type and number to the parked key ( not affecting the copied key ). To move the parked key to another key, select the key to be changed and press either ‘u’ or ‘U’. After each ‘u’ key press the key number is automatically incremented if the key type is a source, destination or level key.
Auto  Legend:	When this box is checked the Key Legend edit box will change if the key definition is changed.
Legend:	This edit box displays what is printed for the currently selected key when the print panel legends facility is used. This field is optional and only need to be updated if panel legends are to be printed from within WinSetup. If this field is empty and the key parameter is either a source, destination or level, then when the panel is printed the default legend for this parameter is used.
CP-1604 Key Types

This panel has the same functions as the CP-3201 panel so please refer to this for further help on key types and quick keys.

See CP-xxxx Panel Properties for Joystick and Parallel port configuration.

Tips...

Use quick keys to speed up key definition entry,


CP-3200 XY Panel
CP-3200 XY alpha-numeric keypad Panel

This is a 26 button keypad panel normally used as a master XY panel.

Name

The CP-3200 can have a name to help identify it at a later date.  This field is optional.

Q-Link address

The CP-3200 Q-Link address will have been allocated automatically but can be changed manually if required. The address is shown and edited in hexadecimal notation.  The rotary switch inside the router must be set to match the lower digit of the hexadecimal value, see Print System Setup and Q-Link Addressing for further information.

Scroll Settings

These set the scroll limits for the next/previous destination and source key types.  On most XY panels these would be set to the first and last name in the destination and source name lists.

Default Parameters

Destination : This is the destination that the panel will control when it first powers up.  For single bus panels set to the output to be controlled.  For XY panels set to a ‘safe’ output such as a picture monitor.

Level : This is the level or levels that the panel will control when it first powers up.  If the panel does not have level buttons then the operator can never change away from this setting.  With level buttons the operator can perform breakaway (non-married) takes.

Preview Bus : This allows a router output to follow the source selected in the preset window, useful in live transmission situations.  Select none to disable the feature.  Select a destination name to enable a single output as the preview bus.

Key Definition

This is where the buttons are programmed.  Select a button and the Type, Name and Character will show the current assignment.

Type:	This selection box defines the functionality of the currently highlighted key.
Name	This field can hold up to a 6 character string and is only used by the following key types:      Preset clear+add string     Preset, clear+add string or add character     Preset append string
Character	This field is a single character used only if the key type is :     Preset, clear+add string or add character
Park Position:	This is a key that can be used as a ‘parking’ space to reflect and copy the functionality of a particular key. In order to copy a key functionality to this position, select the key to copy and then press ‘p’ or ‘P’, this then moves the key type and number to the parked key ( not affecting the copied key ). To move the parked key to another key, select the key to be changed and press either ‘u’ or ‘U’.
Auto  Legend:	When this box is checked the Key Legend edit box will change if the key definition is changed.
Legend:	This edit box displays what is printed for the currently selected key when the print panel legends facility is used. This field is optional and only need to be updated if panel legends are to be printed from within WinSetup.

CP-3200 Key Types

These are the currently supported key types on the latest version of CP-3200 firmware. The Quick key can be typed to change the currently selected key to the most commonly used key types, which provides for fast editing of a panel.

Key Type	Functionality	Quick Key
Not used	Unused key	‘n’ or ‘N’
Destination Mode	Toggles the preset window between source and destination mode. LED is illuminated on the key if it is destination mode.
Level 1-8 enable	Toggles the level on/off to affect possible breakaways on subsequent takes. These keys are only allowed under the 4 source display window positions.
Preset clear+add string	This will clear the preset string and add the name field string defined for this key to it. This key type cannot be situated under the display window.  #	's' or 'S'
Preset, clear+add string or add character	This key will perform two different functions dependant on the content of the preset string. If the preset string is empty then it will add the name string defined for this key to it, otherwise it will append the single character defined for this key to the preset string providing there are less than 8 characters already in the string. This key type cannot be situated under the display window.  #	‘d’ or ‘D’
Clear Preset	This key will clear the current preset string.
Take Preset	This key will look for an exact match between the preset string and either a destination or source name, dependant on the destination mode. Given that it finds a match it will then either issue a take command if it is a source or will change the current destination. If there is not an exact match then it will replace the preset string with the string 'name???' to indicate the error.	't' or 'T'
Next Destination	This steps the display to the next destination after that currently displayed provided it is within the destination scroll range defined for this panel.
Previous Destination	This steps the display to the previous destination before that currently displayed provided it is within the destination scroll range defined for this panel.
Current Source/Preset toggle mode	This mode when enabled ( LED on) will change the preset string to the source name currently routed to the current destination on level 1 when a Take preset key is pressed.
Panel Lock	This key toggles the panel lock function on/off. When the lock is on no other key will operate. The preset string display will show 'Panel locked'.	'k' or 'K'
Chop Source	This allows the current destination to be routed at regular intervals ( 1/2 Second )  between the current source and the preset string source (given a correct source name match). This function  only operates if a single level is enabled.
Next source	If the preset string currently holds a valid source name string then it will step the preset string to the next source after that currently displayed provided it is within the source scroll range defined for this panel. If the preset string does not hold a valid source name string then it will change the preset string to the first source name in the source scroll range.
Previous source	If the preset string currently holds a valid source name string then it will step the preset string to the previous source before that currently displayed provided it is within the source scroll range defined for this panel. If the preset string does not hold a valid source name string then it will change the preset string to the last source name in the source scroll range.
Next Source/Destination	This key has the same function as the next source or next destination dependant on the destination mode. i.e. next destination if the mode is on and next source if the mode is off.
Previous Source/Destination	This key has the same function as the previous source or previous destination dependant on the destination mode. i.e. previous destination if the mode is on and previous source if the mode is off.
Name Table Index Mode	This mode toggled by this key changes the displays to either show sources and destinations by their name or by a name indicating their index within the source and destination tables.
Key Type 24	reserved for future use.
Destination Lock	This key will locally toggle the lock of the current destination. If the lock is on then this panel will not be able to change the source until the lock is taken off.
Key Type 26	reserved for future use.
System Destination Lock	This key will toggle the lock of the current destination on all devices on the Q-link system. If the lock is on then no panel will not be able to change the source until this lock is taken off with this or any other panel with this function.
Dumb Panel	This function is not used for normal Q-link operation.
Preset append string	This will append the name field string defined for this key to the preset string. This key type cannot be situated under the display window.#
Preset delete last character	This will delete the last character of the preset string, for use when incorrect key presses have occured. #
System Salvo 1	This key will 'fire' system salvo 1. For 'firing' of other system salvos see paragraph below.
Level Shift	This key allows the four other levels to be displayed by the panel. If the normal level is in the range 1-4 ('n')  then this key will toggle it to level 'n'+4. If the normal level is is in the range 5-8 ('n')  then this key will toggle it to level 'n'-4.
Destination Take	This key will look for an exact match between the preset string and a destination name. Given that it finds a match it will change the current destination. If there is not an exact match then it will replace the preset string with the string 'name???' to indicate the error.
Destination Scroll Key	This key allows a mini-destination scroll of 1-6 destinations. Each destination and the order they occur is determined configured by the edit scroll dialog.  #
Source Scroll Key	This key allows a mini-source preset scroll of 1-6 sources. Each source and the order they occur is determined configured by the edit scroll dialog. #
Source Key	This key is used to perform a direct single key take of the source defined to the current destination. This key can only be used when the panel is in its single destination mode.#
Destination Key	This key is used to perform a single key operation to change the current destination to the specified destination. This key can only be used when the panel is in its single destination mode.#
Salvo Key	This key allows a direct 'firing' of a system salvo. The key is optionally protected if an enable key is defined on the panel. In this case the salvo will only be 'fired' if the enable key is held down at the same time as the key is pressed. The salvo is determined by the salvo combo-box. #
Enable Key	This key is used for protecting features such as Direct Salvos. This key needs to be held down in order for the function/s it protects to be accomplished.
Source Preset Key	This key is used to change the preset source to the source defined.#

# CP-3200 panels have some internal restrictions which mean that some functions can only be allocated to the keypad area of the panel and the key name field is restricted to 6 characters.

System salvos can be accessed from this panel in two ways

1) Creating the string SSALV'n' in the preset window (where n is a digit 1-7 corrsponding to system salvo 1-7) and then pressing the take key. This would normally be accomplished by defining one of the keys as a "Preset clear+add string" type and putting the string "SSALV" into the name field string. The keypad area can then be used to append the salvo number required.

2) Defining individual Salvo keys for each salvo required.

Sleep time

Sets how long in minutes before the display blanks.  Any key press brings the display back to normal operation.  Set to zero to disable this feature.

Display brightness

Allows the display brightness to be set to 20%, 50%, or 100%.

See CP-xxxx Panel Properties for Joystick and Parallel port configuration.

Tips...

If your system has more names than will fit on the keypad then put the common names on the keypad and use the scroll buttons to get access to the less frequently used names.

The group of 6 keys can be used for names, particularly good from special names such as BLACK.

Unused level keys can be used for other functions such as Clear and Lock.

When using names like VTR1, VTR2, place a dash before the number (VTR-1) and name a keypad button with VTR-.  When selecting VTR-, the dash prompts the operator to add the number.

Use quick keys to speed up key definition entry,

Tab - moves to the next button

S - defines the key as a Preset clear+add string key

D - defines the key as a Preset, clear+add string or add character key.

T - defines the key as a take key.

K - defines the key as a panel lock key.

N - defines the current key to have no function.

1 - when the current focused item is a key pressing the '1' key causes the focus to go to the key name edit box.

Mouse buttons

middle button : allows key type to be changed when focused on panel button.

right button : causes the focus to go to the key name/number edit/combo box.


CP-3201
CP-3201 40 button Panel

This is a 40 button panel normally used as a 32 source panel, with 8 destinations or levels.  It can also be used as a 16 destination, 16 source XY panel, with 8 levels.  Each button is programmable so that many other types of operation are possible

Name

The CP-3201 can have a name to help identify it at a later date.  This field is optional and should be no longer than 16 characters long.

Description

The CP-3201 can have a description to help further identify it at a later date.  This field is optional and should be no longer than 32 characters long.

Q-Link address

The CP-3201 Q-Link address will have been allocated automatically but can be changed manually if required.  The address is shown and edited in hexadecimal notation.  The rotary switch inside the router must be set to match the lower digit of this hexadecimal value, see Print System Setup and Q-Link Addressing for further information.

Default Parameters :

Sub-panel:	This feature only appears when one or more buttons on the panel have been programmed as sub-panel 2-8 key types. It allows a panel to be sub-divided into smaller panels, each with its own operation.  A typical example would be to divide the panel into two 8 button panels each controlling a separate output.  Each sub-panel has its own default destination and level.
Destination:	This is the destination that the panel will control when it first powers up.  For single bus panels set to the output to be controlled.  For XY panels set to a ‘safe’ output such as a picture monitor.
Level:	This is the level or levels that the panel will control when it first powers up.  If the panel does not have level buttons then the operator can never change away from this setting.  With level buttons the operator can perform breakaway (non-married) takes.
Show Breakaway

The CP3201 has the capability of showing breakaway conditions that may occur by flashing source buttons. This check box allows the enabling ( default ) or disabling of this function.

Key Definition

This is where the currently highlighted key is edited. Select a key ( by either tabbing to it or selecting with the mouse ) and the Key Type and Key Number will show the current assignment  e.g.for a source key type, the key number is the source that will be selected.

Type:	This selection box defines the functionality of the currently highlighted key, the current functions supported are shown below.
Number:	This selection box or edit box changes depending on the functionality of the key defined by Type. If the key defined as a source key then a selection box containing all the defined sources appears, likewise for destinations, levels, salvos and locks. If the key defined requires a number to affect the function then a decimal edit box appears that allows a 3 digit number to be edited.
Park Position:	This is a key that can be used as a ‘parking’ space to reflect and copy the functionality of a particular key. In order to copy a key functionality to this position, select the key to copy and then press ‘p’ or ‘P’, this then moves the key type and number to the parked key ( not affecting the copied key ). To move the parked key to another key, select the key to be changed and press either ‘u’ or ‘U’. After each ‘u’ key press the key number is automatically incremented if the key type is a source, destination or level key.
Auto  Legend:	When this box is checked the Key Legend edit box will change if the key definition is changed.
Legend:	This edit box displays what is printed for the currently selected key when the print panel legends facility is used. This field is optional and only need to be updated if panel legends are to be printed from within WinSetup. If this field is empty and the key parameter is either a source, destination or level, then when the panel is printed the default legend for this parameter is used.
CP-3201 Key Types

These are the currently supported key types of the CP-3201 firmware. The Quick key can be typed to change the currently selected key to the most commonly used key types, which provides for fast editing of a panel.

Key Type	Functionality	Quick Key
Not used	Unused key	‘n’ or ‘N’
Panel Lock	Locks all functionality of local panel, if the key number is 0 then the lock will default to off and if it is 1 then it will default to on.
Panel Enable	Inhibits any source key from being taken to a dest unless this button is held down.
Panel Destination	Current destination for the whole panel (including sub-panels 2-8 )
SubPanel 1&2 Source Swap	Takes the source currently routed to Sub-panel 1’s destination to Sub-panels 2’s destination and visa versa. Used typically for a preview / transmission bus panel.
System Salvo	This key will request one of the system salvo operations (defined by the salvo combo box ) to be actioned by the master Q-link device.
Panel Level	This key toggles the default level setting for all sub-panels ( 1-8 ).
Panel Source	This key is used when different levels are required for different destinations. When one or more of these keys are defined on the panel, only one sub-panel destination key will illuminate to reflect the current destination.
System Salvo Enable	Inhibits any system salvo from being 'fired' unless this button is held down.
Source (Sub-Panel 1)	Takes this source to currently selected destination ( for Sub-panel 1 if divided )	‘s’ or ‘S’
Destination  (Sub-Panel 1)	Changes the currently selected destination ( for Sub-panel 1 if divided )	‘d’ or ‘D’
Level  (Sub-Panel 1)	Toggles the level on/off to affect possible breakaways on subsequent takes.	‘l’ or ‘L’
Lock  (Sub-Panel 1)	Allows the sub-panel to be locked in one of three ways : a) stops any take ( panel lock ), b) stops take on a particular destination from local panel ( dest lock ) or c) same as b but on any panel ( system dest lock )	‘k’ or ‘K’
Sub-Panel 1 Destination Look	When then key is held down the source that is routed to this destination is shown until the key is released. The panel then shows the route of the previous destination.
Sub-Panel 1 Non-latching Source	When then key is pressed this source  is routed to the current destination. When the key is released the panel then routes the previous source.
Sub-Panel 1 Dest Shift	Defines an number to shift the defined destination keys by.
Sub-Panel 1 Route Insert	for custom use only
Sub-Panel 1 Dumb	Key type used only for  Omnibus driven panels.
Sub-Panel 1 Source Mode Toggle	Used in conjunction with multiple Sub-Panel 1 Dest/Source keys. Toggles mode between keys being source or destination keypresses.
Sub-Panel 1 Dest/Source	Used in conjunction with the Sub-Panel 1 Source Mode Toggle, this key either changes the currently selected destination or takes a new source to that destination.
Sub-Panel 1 Source copy	This key routes the source currently routed to the destination defined by the key number of this key to the current destination.
Sub-Panel 1 Enable	Inhibits any sub-panel 1 source key from being taken to a dest unless this button is held down.
Sub-Panel 1 Married Level	Toggles multiple levels on/off with one keypress. Key number is bit-mapped as follows. level 1 - Bit 0 - 0x01,  level 2 - Bit 1 - 0x02, level 3 - Bit 2 - 0x04, level 4 - Bit 3 - 0x08, level 5 - Bit 4 - 0x10, level 6 - Bit 5 - 0x20, level 7 - Bit 6 - 0x40, level 8 - Bit 7 - 0x80 Level 3 and 4 would be defined by a key number of 12 decimal.
Sub Panel 1 Source Shift	This key shifts the Sub-panel 1 source keys by the amount defined by the key number value for this key. It will resume normal operation when pressed again. This key is normally used where the user needs access to more sources than there are keys available.
Sub Panel 1 Destination Toggle	This key allows two destinations to be accessed from one key, the key number selects the first destination the second destination is the destination defined after this in the name table. An example of this keys use is where a 16x2 router is controlled from a 17 button panel. The tally for this button is on when the first destination is selected.
Sub Panel 1 Source Toggle	This key allows two sources to be accessed from one key, the key number selects the first source the second source is the source defined after this in the name table. This function lends itself to applications where two similar sources are used to be selected to a destination i.e. Audio with or without crossover. The tally for this button is on when the first source is routed.
Sub Panel 1 Source Shift + Take	This key is the same as the sub-panel 1 source shift key described above and in addition takes the current destination to the present source plus the shift increment. This function lends itself to applications where two similar sources are to be selected to a destination i.e. VTR-1 with or without audio crossover.
Sub Panel 2 Source	Takes this source to sub-panel 2’s currently selected destination.
Sub Panel 2 Destination	Changes sub-panel 2’s currently selected destination.
Sub Panel 2 Level	same as sub-panel 1 level key but for sub-panel 2 keys.
Sub Panel 2 Lock	same as sub-panel 1 lock key but for sub-panel 2 keys.
Sub-Panel 2 Enable	Inhibits any sub-panel 2 source key from being taken to a dest unless this button is held down.
Sub-Panel 2 Source Shift	This key shifts the Sub-panel 2 source keys by the amount defined by the key number value for this key. It will resume normal operation when pressed again.
Sub Panel 3 Level	same as sub-panel 1 level key but for sub-panel 3 keys.
Sub Panel 3 Source	same as sub panel 2 equivalent key
Sub Panel 3 Destination	same as sub panel 2 equivalent key
Sub Panel 4 Source	same as sub panel 2 equivalent key
Sub Panel 4 Destination	same as sub panel 2 equivalent key
Sub Panel 5 Source	same as sub panel 2 equivalent key
Sub Panel 6 Source	same as sub panel 2 equivalent key
Sub Panel 7 Source	same as sub panel 2 equivalent key
Sub Panel 8 Source	same as sub panel 2 equivalent key

See CP-xxxx Panel Properties for Joystick and Parallel port configuration.

Tips...

Use quick keys to speed up key definition entry,

Tab - moves to the next button

S - defines the key as a Sub-Panel 1 source key and increments the key number from the last source that was changed.

D - defines the key as a Sub-Panel 1 destination key and increments the key number from the last destination that was changed.

L - defines the key as a Sub-Panel 1 level key and increments the key number from the last level that was changed.

K - defines the key as a Sub-Panel 1 lock key.

N - defines the current key to have no function.

1 - when the current focused item is a key pressing the '1' key causes the focus to go to the key number combo box.

Mouse buttons

middle button : allows key type to be changed when focused on panel button.

right hand button : allows key number combo to be changed when focused on panel button.


CP-3205
CP-3205 5 bus alpha-numeric keypad Panel

This is a 26 button keypad panel used as a 5 bus panel.

Name

The CP-3205 can have a name to help identify it at a later date.  This field is optional.

Q-Link address

The CP-3205 Q-Link address will have been allocated automatically but can be changed manually if required. The address is shown and edited in hexadecimal notation.  The rotary switch inside the router must be set to match the lower digit of the hexadecimal value, see Print System Setup and Q-Link Addressing for further information.

Scroll Settings

These set the scroll limits for the next/previous source key type. Do not use destination scroll keys on this panel.  On most panels these would be set to the first and last name in the source name list.

Key Definition

This is where the buttons are programmed.  Select a button and the Type, Name and Character will show the current assignment.

Type:	This selection box defines the functionality of the currently highlighted key.
Park Position:	This is a key that can be used as a ‘parking’ space to reflect and copy the functionality of a particular key. In order to copy a key functionality to this position, select the key to copy and then press ‘p’ or ‘P’, this then moves the key type and number to the parked key ( not affecting the copied key ). To move the parked key to another key, select the key to be changed and press either ‘u’ or ‘U’.
Auto  Legend:	When this box is checked the Key Legend edit box will change if the key definition is changed.
Legend:	This edit box displays what is printed for the currently selected key when the print panel legends facility is used. This field is optional and only need to be updated if panel legends are to be printed from within WinSetup.

Default Parameters

Window : There are 5 display windows used for the 5 destinations that the panel can control.

Destination : This is the destination that each display window on the panel will control.

Level : This is the level or levels that each display window will control when it first powers up.

Preview Bus : This allows a router output to follow the source selected in the preset window, useful in live transmission situations.  Select none to disable the feature.  Select a destination name to enable a single output as the preview bus.  Select all if the panels current destination is to follow the preset window.

CP-3205 Key Types

These are the currently supported key types on the latest version of CP-3205 firmware. The Quick key can be typed to change the currently selected key to the most commonly used key types, which provides for fast editing of a panel.

Key Type	Functionality	Quick Key
Not used	Unused key	‘n’ or ‘N’
Destination Mode	Should not be used in this panel.
Level 1-8 enable	Toggles the level on/off to affect possible breakaways on subsequent takes.
Preset clear+add string	This will clear the preset string and add the name field string defined for this key to it. This key type cannot be situated under the display window.	's' or 'S'
Preset, clear+add string or add character	This key will perform two different functions dependant on the content of the preset string. If the preset string is empty then it will add the name string defined for this key to it, otherwise it will append the single character defined for this key to the preset string providing there are less than 8 characters already in the string. This key type cannot be situated under the display window.	‘d’ or ‘D’
Clear Preset	This key will clear the current preset string.
Take Preset	This key will look for an exact match between the preset string and either a destination or source name, dependant on the destination mode. Given that it finds a match it will then either issue a take command if it is a source or will change the current destination. If there is not an exact match then it will replace the preset string with the string 'name???' to indicate the error.	't' or 'T'
Next Destination	Should not be used in this panel.
Previous Destination	Should not be used in this panel.
Current Source/Preset toggle mode	This mode when enabled ( LED on) will change the preset string to the source name currently routed to the current destination on level 1 when a Take preset key is pressed.
Panel Lock	This key toggles the panel lock function on/off. When the lock is on no other key will operate. The preset string display will show 'Panel locked'.	'k' or 'K'
Chop Source	This allows the current destination to be routed at regular intervals ( 1/2 Second )  between the current source and the preset string source (given a correct source name match). This function  only operates if a single level is enabled.
Next source	If the preset string currently holds a valid source name string then it will step the preset string to the next source after that currently displayed provided it is within the source scroll range defined for this panel. If the preset string does not hold a valid source name string then it will change the preset string to the first source name in the source scroll range.
Previous source	If the preset string currently holds a valid source name string then it will step the preset string to the previous source before that currently displayed provided it is within the source scroll range defined for this panel. If the preset string does not hold a valid source name string then it will change the preset string to the last source name in the source scroll range.
Next Source/Destination	Should not be used in this panel.
Previous Source/Destination	Should not be used in this panel.
Name Table Index Mode	This mode toggled by this key changes the displays to either show sources and destinations by their name or by a name indicating their index within the source and destination tables.
Key Type 24	reserved for future use.
Destination Lock	This key will locally toggle the lock of the current destination. If the lock is on then this panel will not be able to change the source until the lock is taken off.
Key Type 26	reserved for future use.
System Destination Lock	This key will toggle the lock of the current destination on all devices on the Q-link system. If the lock is on then no panel will not be able to change the source until this lock is taken off with this or any other panel with this function.
Dumb Panel	This function is not used for normal Q-link operation.
Preset append string	This will append the name field string defined for this key to the preset string. This key type cannot be situated under the display window.
Preset delete last character	This will delete the last character of the preset string, for use when incorrect key presses have occured.
System Salvo 1	This key will 'fire' system salvo 1. For 'firing' of other system salvos see paragraph below.
Level Shift	This key allows the four other levels to be displayed by the panel. If the normal level is in the range 1-4 ('n')  then this key will toggle it to level 'n'+4. If the normal level is is in the range 5-8 ('n')  then this key will toggle it to level 'n'-4.
Destination Take	Should not be used in this panel.
Key Type 34 - 40	For Future or engineering use.

System salvos can be accessed from this panel by creating the string SSALV'n' in the preset window (where n is a digit 1-7 corrsponding to system salvo 1-7) and then pressing the take key. This would normally be accomplished by defining one of the keys as a "Preset clear+add string" type and putting the string "SSALV" into the name field string. The keypad area can then be used to append the salvo number required.

Sleep time

Sets how long in minutes before the display blanks.  Any key press brings the display back to normal operation.  Set to zero to disable this feature.

Display brightness

Allows the display brightness to be set to 20%, 50%, or 100%.

See CP-xxxx Panel Properties for Joystick and Parallel port configuration.

Tips...

If your system has more names than will fit on the keypad then put the common names on the keypad and use the scroll buttons to get access to the less frequently used names.

The group of 6 keys can be used for names, particularly good from special names such as BLACK.

Unused level keys can be used for other functions such as Clear and Lock.

When using names like VTR1, VTR2, place a dash before the number (VTR-1) and name a keypad button with VTR-.  When selecting VTR-, the dash prompts the operator to add the number.

Use quick keys to speed up key definition entry,

Tab - moves to the next button

S - defines the key as a single name key.

D - defines the key as a double name & character key.

T - defines the key as a take key.

K - defines the key as a global lock key.

N - defines the current key to have no function.

1 - when the current focused item is a key pressing the '1' key causes the focus to go to the key name edit box.

Mouse buttons

middle button : allows key type to be changed when focused on panel button.


CP-3208
CP-3208 8 bus 32 button Panel

This is an 8 bus panel with 32 source buttons.  The operation is intended to be quick and simple and is therefore ideally suited to transmission environments.

If any display windows are not required then deselect all the levels for the relevent window.

Name

The CP-3208 can have a name to help identify it at a later date.  This field is optional.

Q-Link address

The CP-3208 Q-Link address will have been allocated automatically but can be changed manually if required. The address is shown and edited in hexadecimal notation.   The rotary switch inside the router must be set to match the lower digit of the hexadecimal value, see Print System Setup and Q-Link Addressing for further information.

Key Definition

This is where the buttons are programmed.  Select a button and the Key Type and Key Number will show the current assignment e.g.for a source key type, the key number is the source that will be selected.

Type:	This selection box defines the functionality of the currently highlighted key.
Number:	This selection box or edit box changes depending on the functionality of the key defined by Type. If the key defined as a source key then a selection box containing all the defined sources appears, likewise for destinations, levels and locks. If the key defined requires a number to affect the function then a hexadecimal edit box appears that allows a 2 digit number to be edited.
Park Position:	This is a key that can be used as a ‘parking’ space to reflect and copy the functionality of a particular key. In order to copy a key functionality to this position, select the key to copy and then press ‘p’ or ‘P’, this then moves the key type and number to the parked key ( not affecting the copied key ). To move the parked key to another key, select the key to be changed and press either ‘u’ or ‘U’. After each ‘u’ key press the key number is automatically incremented if the key type is a source, destination or level key.
Auto  Legend:	When this box is checked the Key Legend edit box will change if the key definition is changed.
Legend:	This edit box displays what is printed for the currently selected key when the print panel legends facility is used. This field is optional and only need to be updated if panel legends are to be printed from within WinSetup. If this field is empty and the key parameter is either a source, destination or level, then when the panel is printed the default legend for this parameter is used.
Default Parameters

Window : There are 8 display windows used for the 8 destinations that the panel can control.

Destination : This is the destination that each display window on the panel will control.

Level : This is the level or levels that each display window will control.

Preview Bus

This allows a router output to follow the source selected on a selection of the buttons, useful in live transmission situations.  These parameters only need to be set if  Source Preview Keys have been used in the Key Definition section.  For Source Preview Key 1 select key 1 and then the destination and levels that are to be controlled.

See CP-xxxx Panel Properties for Joystick and Parallel port configuration.

Tips...

Use quick keys to speed up key definition entry,

Tab - moves to the next button

S - defines the key as a Sub-Panel 1 source key and increments the key number from the last source that was changed.

T - defines the key as a take key.

K - defines the key as a global lock key.

N - defines the current key to have no function.

1 - when the current focused item is a key pressing the '1' key causes the focus to go to the key number combo box.

Mouse buttons

middle button : allows key type to be changed when focused on panel button.

right hand button : allows key number combo to be changed when focused on panel button.


CP-6400
CP-6400 XY alpha-numeric keypad Panel

This is a 36 button keypad panel normally used as a master XY panel.

Name

The CP-6400 can have a name to help identify it at a later date.  This field is optional.

Q-Link address

The CP-6400 Q-Link address will have been allocated automatically but can be changed manually if required. The address is shown and edited in hexadecimal notation.  The rotary switch inside the router must be set to match the lower digit of the hexadecimal value, see Print System Setup and Q-Link Addressing for further information.

Scroll Settings

These set the scroll limits for the next/previous destination and source key types.  On most XY panels these would be set to the first and last name in the destination and source name lists.

Default Parameters

Destination	This is the destination that the panel will control when it first powers up.  For single bus panels set to the output to be controlled.  For XY panels set to a ‘safe’ output such as a picture monitor.
Level	This is the level or levels that the panel will control when it first powers up.  If the panel does not have level buttons then the operator can never change away from this setting.  With level buttons the operator can perform breakaway (non-married) takes.
Preview Bus	This allows a router output to follow the source selected in the preset window, useful in live transmission situations.  Select none to disable the feature.  Select a destination name to enable a single output as the preview bus.  Select all if the panels current destination is to follow the preset window. This bus will only operate when using the next/previous source scroll keys.
Key Definition

This is where the buttons are programmed.  Select a button and the Type, Name and Character will show the current assignment.

Type:	This selection box defines the functionality of the currently highlighted key.
Name	This field can hold up to a 8 character string and is only used by the following key types:      Preset clear+add string     Preset, clear+add string or add character     Preset append string
Character	This field is a single character used only if the key type is :     Preset, clear+add string or add character
Park Position:	This is a key that can be used as a ‘parking’ space to reflect and copy the functionality of a particular key. In order to copy a key functionality to this position, select the key to copy and then press ‘p’ or ‘P’, this then moves the key type and number to the parked key ( not affecting the copied key ). To move the parked key to another key, select the key to be changed and press either ‘u’ or ‘U’.
Auto  Legend:	When this box is checked the Key Legend edit box will change if the key definition is changed.
Legend:	This edit box displays what is printed for the currently selected key when the print panel legends facility is used. This field is optional and only need to be updated if panel legends are to be printed from within WinSetup.

CP-6400 Key Types

These are the currently supported key types on the latest version of CP-6400 firmware. The Quick key can be typed to change the currently selected key to the most commonly used key types, which provides for fast editing of a panel.

Key Type	Functionality	Quick Key
Not used	Unused key	‘n’ or ‘N’
Destination Mode	Toggles the preset window between source and destination mode. LED is illuminated on the key if it is destination mode.
Level 1-8 enable	Toggles the level on/off to affect possible breakaways on subsequent takes. These keys can also affect the source displayed in the current source window, it will show the source routed to the current destination on the lowest enabled level.
Preset clear+add string	This will clear the preset string and add the name field string defined for this key to it.	's' or 'S'
Preset, clear+add string or add character	This key will perform two different functions dependant on the content of the preset string. If the preset string is empty then it will add the name string defined for this key to it, otherwise it will append the single character defined for this key to the preset string providing there are less than 8 characters already in the string.	‘d’ or ‘D’
Clear Preset	This key will clear the current preset string.
Take Preset	This key will look for an exact match between the preset string and either a destination or source name, dependant on the destination mode. Given that it finds a match it will then either issue a take command if it is a source or will change the current destination. If there is not an exact match then it will replace the preset string with the string 'name???' to indicate the error.	't' or 'T'
Next Destination	This steps the display to the next destination after that currently displayed provided it is within the destination scroll range defined for this panel.
Previous Destination	This steps the display to the previous destination before that currently displayed provided it is within the destination scroll range defined for this panel.
Current Source/Preset toggle mode	This mode when enabled ( LED on) will change the preset string to the source name currently routed to the current destination on level 1 when a Take preset key is pressed.
Panel Lock	This key toggles the panel lock function on/off. When the lock is on no other key will operate. The preset string display will show 'Pan lock'.	'k' or 'K'
Chop Source	This allows the current destination to be routed at regular intervals ( 1/2 Second )  between the current source and the preset string source (given a correct source name match). This function  only operates if a single level is enabled.
Next source	If the preset string currently holds a valid source name string then it will step the preset string to the next source after that currently displayed provided it is within the source scroll range defined for this panel. If the preset string does not hold a valid source name string then it will change the preset string to the first source name in the source scroll range.
Previous source	If the preset string currently holds a valid source name string then it will step the preset string to the previous source before that currently displayed provided it is within the source scroll range defined for this panel. If the preset string does not hold a valid source name string then it will change the preset string to the last source name in the source scroll range.
Next Source/Destination	This key has the same function as the next source or next destination dependant on the destination mode. i.e. next destination if the mode is on and next source if the mode is off.
Previous Source/Destination	This key has the same function as the previous source or previous destination dependant on the destination mode. i.e. previous destination if the mode is on and previous source if the mode is off.
Name Table Index Mode	This mode toggled by this key changes the displays to either show sources and destinations by their name or by a name indicating their index within the source and destination tables.
Key Type 24	reserved for future use.
Destination Lock	This key will locally toggle the lock of the current destination. If the lock is on then this panel will not be able to change the source until the lock is taken off.
Key Type 26	reserved for future use.
System Destination Lock	This key will toggle the lock of the current destination on all devices on the Q-link system. If the lock is on then no panel will not be able to change the source until this lock is taken off with this or any other panel with this function.
Dumb Panel	This function is not used for normal Q-link operation.
Preset append string	This will append the name field string defined for this key to the preset string.
Preset delete last character	This will delete the last character of the preset string, for use when incorrect key presses have occurred.
Destination Take	This key will look for an exact match between the preset string and a destination name. Given that it finds a match it will change the current destination. If there is not an exact match then it will replace the preset string with the string 'name???' to indicate the error.
Undo Take	This key will undo the last source take from this panel. The undo buffer is cleared if the current destination is changed. If the assigned key has an LED then it will illuminate if the undo key will action a take on the system.
Destination Scroll	This key allows a mini-destination scroll of 1-8 destinations. Each destination and the order they occur is determined configured by the edit scroll dialog.
Source Scroll	This key allows a mini-source preset scroll of 1-8 sources. Each source and the order they occur is determined configured by the edit scroll dialog.
Source Key	This key allows a direct take of an individual source to be taken to the current destination, no press of a take key is required. The source is determined by the source combo-box.
Destination Key	This key allows a direct selection of a destination to be the current destination, no press of a take key is required. The destination is determined by the destination combo-box.
Salvo Key	This key allows a direct 'firing' of a system salvo. The key is optionally protected if an enable key is defined on the panel. In this case the salvo will only be 'fired' if the enable key is held down at the same time as the key is pressed. The salvo is determined by the salvo combo-box.
Enable Key	This key is used for protecting features such as Direct Salvos. This key needs to be held down in order for the function/s it protects to be accomplished.
Key Type 33 - 40	For Future or engineering use.

System salvos can be accessed from this panel in two ways

1) Creating the string SSALV'n' in the preset window (where n is a digit 1-7 corrsponding to system salvo 1-7) and then pressing the take key. This would normally be accomplished by defining one of the keys as a "Preset clear+add string" type and putting the string "SSALV" into the name field string. The keypad area can then be used to append the salvo number required.

2) Defining individual Salvo keys for each salvo required.

See CP-xxxx Panel Properties for Joystick and Parallel port configuration.

Tips...

Use quick keys to speed up key definition entry,

Tab - moves to the next button

S - defines the key as a Preset clear+add string key

D - defines the key as a Preset, clear+add string or add character key.

T - defines the key as a take key.

K - defines the key as a panel lock key.

N - defines the current key to have no function.

1 - when the current focused item is a key pressing the '1' key causes the focus to go to the key name edit box.

Mouse buttons

middle button : allows key type to be changed when focused on panel button.

right button : causes the focus to go to the key name/number edit/combo box.


CP-6408
CP-6402/4/6/8 multi-bus alpha-numeric keypad Panel

This is a 32 button keypad panel can be used either as a 2, 4, 6, or 8 bus panel (dependent on the number of displays fitted), or a single destination multi-level panel.

If you wish to use the panel in a single destination multi-level display mode then a take key should be configured on a key other than the 8 situated by the displays. The display windows will then display the source routed to the current destination on the highest level enabled for that windows default level. If no level is enabled the display will be blank. In this mode the preset window will alternate between showing the current destination and the preset string. If however a destination mode or destination take key is placed beside an unused window, the destination will be displayed next to this key.

Name

The CP-6408 can have a name to help identify it at a later date.  This field is optional.

Q-Link address

The CP-6408 Q-Link address will have been allocated automatically but can be changed manually if required. The address is shown and edited in hexadecimal notation.   The rotary switch inside the router must be set to match the lower digit of the hexadecimal value, see Print System Setup and Q-Link Addressing for further information.

Scroll Settings

These set the scroll limits for the next/previous source key types.  Do not use destination scroll keys on this panel.  On most panels these would be set to the first and last name in source name list.

Default Parameters

Destination : This is the destination that the panel will control when it first powers up.  For single bus panels set to the output to be controlled.  For XY panels set to a ‘safe’ output such as a picture monitor.

Level : This is the level or levels that the panel will control when it first powers up.  If the panel does not have level buttons then the operator can never change away from this setting.  With level buttons the operator can perform breakaway (non-married) takes.

Preview Bus : This allows a router output to follow the source selected in the preset window, useful in live transmission situations.  Select none to disable the feature.  Select a destination name to enable a single output as the preview bus.  Select all if the panels current destination is to follow the preset window.

Key Definition

This is where the buttons are programmed.  Select a button and the Type, Name and Character will show the current assignment.

Type:	This selection box defines the functionality of the currently highlighted key.
Name	This field can hold up to either a 6 or 8 (#) character string and is only used by the following key types:      Preset clear+add string     Preset, clear+add string or add character     Preset append string
Character	This field is a single character used only if the key type is :     Preset, clear+add string or add character
Park Position:	This is a key that can be used as a ‘parking’ space to reflect and copy the functionality of a particular key. In order to copy a key functionality to this position, select the key to copy and then press ‘p’ or ‘P’, this then moves the key type and number to the parked key ( not affecting the copied key ). To move the parked key to another key, select the key to be changed and press either ‘u’ or ‘U’.
Auto  Legend:	When this box is checked the Key Legend edit box will change if the key definition is changed.
Legend:	This edit box displays what is printed for the currently selected key when the print panel legends facility is used. This field is optional and only need to be updated if panel legends are to be printed from within WinSetup.

CP-6408 Key Types

These are the currently supported key types on the latest version of CP-6408 firmware. The quick key can be typed to change the currently selected key to the most commonly used key types, which provides for fast editing of a panel.

Key Type	Functionality	Quick Key
Not used	Unused key	‘n’ or ‘N’
Destination Mode	Toggles the preset window between source and destination mode. LED is illuminated on the key if it is destination mode.
Level 1-8 enable	Toggles the level on/off to affect possible breakaways on subsequent takes. These keys can also affect the source displayed in the current source window, it will show the source routed to the current destination on the lowest enabled level.
Preset clear+add string	This will clear the preset string and add the name field string defined for this key to it. #	's' or 'S'
Preset, clear+add string or add character	This key will perform two different functions dependant on the content of the preset string. If the preset string is empty then it will add the name string defined for this key to it, otherwise it will append the single character defined for this key to the preset string providing there are less than 8 characters already in the string.  #	‘d’ or ‘D’
Clear Preset	This key will clear the current preset string.
Take Preset	This key will look for an exact match between the preset string and either a destination or source name, dependant on the destination mode. Given that it finds a match it will then either issue a take command if it is a source or will change the current destination. If there is not an exact match then it will replace the preset string with the string 'name???' to indicate the error.	't' or 'T'
Next Destination	This steps the display to the next destination after that currently displayed provided it is within the destination scroll range defined for this panel.
Previous Destination	This steps the display to the previous destination before that currently displayed provided it is within the destination scroll range defined for this panel.
Current Source/Preset toggle mode	This mode when enabled ( LED on) will change the preset string to the source name currently routed to the current destination on level 1 when a Take preset key is pressed.
Panel Lock	This key toggles the panel lock function on/off. When the lock is on no other key will operate. The preset string display will show 'Pan lock'.	'k' or 'K'
Chop Source	This allows the current destination to be routed at regular intervals ( 1/2 Second )  between the current source and the preset string source (given a correct source name match). This function  only operates if a single level is enabled.
Next source	If the preset string currently holds a valid source name string then it will step the preset string to the next source after that currently displayed provided it is within the source scroll range defined for this panel. If the preset string does not hold a valid source name string then it will change the preset string to the first source name in the source scroll range.
Previous source	If the preset string currently holds a valid source name string then it will step the preset string to the previous source before that currently displayed provided it is within the source scroll range defined for this panel. If the preset string does not hold a valid source name string then it will change the preset string to the last source name in the source scroll range.
Next Source/Destination	This key has the same function as the next source or next destination dependant on the destination mode. i.e. next destination if the mode is on and next source if the mode is off.
Previous Source/Destination	This key has the same function as the previous source or previous destination dependant on the destination mode. i.e. previous destination if the mode is on and previous source if the mode is off.
Name Table Index Mode	This mode toggled by this key changes the displays to either show sources and destinations by their name or by a name indicating their index within the source and destination tables.
Key Type 24	reserved for future use.
Destination Lock	This key will locally toggle the lock of the current destination. If the lock is on then this panel will not be able to change the source until the lock is taken off.
Key Type 26	reserved for future use.
System Destination Lock	This key will toggle the lock of the current destination on all devices on the Q-link system. If the lock is on then no panel will not be able to change the source until this lock is taken off with this or any other panel with this function.
Dumb Panel	This function is not used for normal Q-link operation.
Preset append string	This will append the name field string defined for this key to the preset string. #
Preset delete last character	This will delete the last character of the preset string, for use when incorrect key presses have occured.
Destination Take	This key will look for an exact match between the preset string and a destination name. Given that it finds a match it will change the current destination. If there is not an exact match then it will replace the preset string with the string 'name???' to indicate the error.
Source Key	This key is used to perform a direct single key take of the source defined to the current destination. This key can only be used when the panel is in its single destination mode.#
Source Preset Key	This key is used to change the preset source to the source defined.#
Destination Key	This key is used to perform a single key operation to change the current destination to the specified destination. This key can only be used when the panel is in its single destination mode.#
Salvo Key	This key allows a direct 'firing' of a system salvo. The key is optionally protected if an enable key is defined on the panel. In this case the salvo will only be 'fired' if the enable key is held down at the same time as the key is pressed. The salvo is determined by the salvo combo-box. #
Destination Shift Key	This key will toggle the destinations displayed and controlled by an increment of 8. This key can only be used if the panel is in the 8 destination mode. It should ideally be used on a button with an LED to show the status of the shift function.
Destination Scroll Key	This key allows a mini-destination scroll of 1-8 destinations. Each destination and the order they occur is determined configured by the edit scroll dialog.  #
Source Scroll Key	This key allows a mini-source preset scroll of 1-8 sources. Each source and the order they occur is determined configured by the edit scroll dialog. #
Enable Key	This key is used for protecting features such as Direct Salvos. This key needs to be held down in order for the function/s it protects to be accomplished.
Key Type 40	For Future or engineering use.

# CP-640X panels which are defined with a panel type of 11 (see panel properties) rather than 20 have some internal restrictions which mean that some functions can only be allocated to the keypad area of the panel and the key name field is restricted to 6 characters.

System salvos can be accessed from this panel in two ways

1) Creating the string SSALV'n' in the preset window (where n is a digit 1-7 corrsponding to system salvo 1-7) and then pressing the take key. This would normally be accomplished by defining one of the keys as a "Preset clear+add string" type and putting the string "SSALV" into the name field string. The keypad area can then be used to append the salvo number required.

2) Defining individual Salvo keys for each salvo required.

See CP-xxxx Panel Properties for Joystick and Parallel port configuration.

Use quick keys to speed up key definition entry,

Tab - moves to the next button

S - defines the key as a Preset clear+add string key

D - defines the key as a Preset, clear+add string or add character key.

T - defines the key as a take key.

K - defines the key as a panel lock key.

N - defines the current key to have no function.

1 - when the current focused item is a key pressing the '1' key causes the focus to go to the key name edit box.

Mouse buttons

middle button : allows key type to be changed when focused on panel button.

right button : causes the focus to go to the key name/number edit/combo box.


Communications parameters
Communications Parameters (Options menu)

This option allows you to select the COM port (serial port) and baud rate that the computer will use to communicate with the router.

Select ‘Options’ and ‘Communications’ to present the Communications Parameters Dialog Box

Port

Set the COM port.  PC’s normally have one or two COM ports referred to as COM1 and COM2.  If your mouse has a D9 type connector then it will normally use COM1 so the router connection will have to be on COM2.  If the mouse has a small round connector then this is a PS2 or bus type mouse and does not use any COM port

Baud Rate

Set the speed of the serial port, with firmware version 4.30 or earlier this will normally 9600 baud, with an SC-1000 or PC215 version 4.31 or later then this will normally be 38400 baud.

Parity

Set the number of parity bits, normally None.

Data bits

Set the number of bits in the serial word, normally 8.

Stop bits

Set the number of stop bits, normally 1.

Download Options

These options allow the downloading to the router to be quicker when modifying a previously downloaded setup. They do not apply to a SC-1000 based system.

Save Download file

If this check box is ticked it will save the downloaded file onto the hard disk as a file <NAME>.bin where <NAME> is the eight character MS-DOS filename. It will then use this as a reference when downloading the next version of the setup.

Send Differences from file

If this check box is ticked it will prompt the user to optionally send the differences from the previous time it sent this file or download the complete setup. This prompt will only be displayed if it can find a .bin file with the same eight character MS-DOS filename as the current file that is loaded. WARNING If another file has been downloaded to the routing system in the meantime then this option should not be used and a full download should be selected.

Allow Online Changes

On a Quartz routing system when any changes are downloaded by WinSetup the master Q-link device will, by default, stop the Q-link bus and then brings all devices back on-line as though a complete system download had taken place. With a large system this can take anywhere up to 80 seconds depending on the types and quantity of panels on the system.

In order to improve this aimed primarily at installations where minor changes have to be made to the routing system when it is is 'live', this facility has been added to only update the effected Q-link devices and or sources / destinations.

This feature enables a change to be made to the setup of a panel and/or source/destination change without disturbing the operation of the whole routing system.

N.B. This option can only be used when the master Q-link device has a FU-0003 fitted with firmware versions PC-215 VX.19 or SI-0002 VX.14 or later. In addition for on-line source and destination updates all slave Q-link devices must be capable of receiving the required Q-link messages (contact Quartz for further details if required).

Use Extended (124K) Setup

On a Quartz routing system the configuration is held in an NVRAM device in the USER position of the processor card. The size of this configuration depends on the version of firmware in the Master Q-link device and the size of the NVRAM device fitted.

Version 3 - 15K (DS1230 or DS1245)

Version 4 - 15K (DS1230 or DS1245)

Version 5/6  (PC215 < VX.21, SI-0002 < VX.15 ) - 64K  (DS1230 or DS1245)

Version 5/6  (PC215 >= VX.21, SI-0002 >= VX.15  ) - 124K (DS1245)

N.B. This option can only be used when the master Q-link device has a FU-0003 fitted with firmware versions PC-215 VX.21 or SI-0002 VX.15 or later later.


Control panel properties
CP-xxxx Panel Properties

Joystick Port

All standard remote panels can be used for connection to a camera control unit to allow the joystick push buttons to override the router. The connector is labeled ‘Parallel’.

	Mode :	select momentary, permanent, or binary operation.
	Level :	set the router levels that the joystick port is to control.
	Destination :	set the router destination the joystick port is to control.
	Source :	set the sources that the joystick port is to select.

Computer interface fitted:

This box should be ticked if the panel has a CI-0001 RS232/422 interface module fitted.  Once ticked you can select the communications protocol and baud rate to be used.  For some protocols the baud rate is fixed and cannot be changed.  When the computer interface is fitted DIP-2 must be set to the down position, see ‘DIP switch settings’.

Status display header:

This is not currently used by panels and is only retained for compatibility with older systems.

System Data

This allows 16 values to be entered manually as two digit hexadecimal numbers.  Greyed out numbers have been set by other parts of Winsetup.

The other values (4-15) are application specific and can control aspects of  the protocol supported by the firmware within the panel. Follow the following links for the protocol being used.

Protocol Parameters

-2	TSL UMD Protocol

-5	F-F-Master

-9	NVision

-11	Probel SW-P-04

-12	F-F-Slave

-13	Probel SW-P-02

-16	BTS

-17	Probel SW-P-08

-21	Sony Routing Switcher

-22	GVG 10XL ASCII

-23	GVG 10XL SMPTE

-26	Maddox Communication Protocol

-27	Probel SW-P-02

-28	Leitch VIA 32

-29	Pesa CPU Link #1

-30	Thomson SW-P-62

-31	GVG Peripheral I/F II

-32	Sony Flexicart

-33	Quasar UMD

-34	Philips Ident XBAR

-35	Sony VTR 9 pin

-36	Sony DVS Series Mixer

-38	GVG SMS 7000 Native

-40	Stagetec Nexus

-41	Forward Video

-42	GVG 200 Bus Selector


DIP switch settings
The DIP switch settings

The 4 way DIP switch fitted to most Quartz products must be set correctly before the system will work.  After making changes to the DIP switch always press the reset button to accept the change.

ROUTERS

	DIP-1	DIP-2	DIP-3	DIP-4
Master	U=Default baud rate D=SETUP baud rate	U=Text mode D=Protocol mode See note 1	D=Master	U=Normal boot D=Force all outputs to a SETUP value See note 2
Slave	Not applicable	U=Text mode D=Protocol mode See note 1	U=Slave	Not applicable

PANELS

	U=Normal boot D=Self test See Note 4	U=Text mode D=Protocol mode See note 1	Panel address See Note 3	Panel address See Note 3

INTERFACES

VS-3200	U=Default baud rate D=SETUP baud rate	U=Text mode D=Protocol mode See note 1	U=Slave D=Master Version 4 or earlier only	U=Normal boot D=Self test
PI-1604	U=Normal boot D=Self test See Note 4	Not applicable	Version 5 or later U=Addr bit 5 is 0 D=Addr bit 5 is 1 Version 4 or earlier U=Slave D=Master	U=Addr bit 4 is 1 D=Addr bit 4 is 0

Notes:

(1) DIP-2 diagnostic mode is used internally by Quartz during software development.  Protocol mode means the serial port will output messages conforming to a manufacturers remote control protocol.  The protocol being used depends on the system EPROM fitted, see protocols.

(2) 'Force all inputs' forces all control system destinations to a particular source, specified in the system setup.  It only applies to master routers.  The PI-1604 and VS-3200 do not support this feature.

(3) The panel DIP-3 and DIP-4 switches alter the panels address as follows :

Panel Processor PU-0006 (PC-223 Iss 2) with software at V5.10 and above

 Address set by 2 hex switches (DIP3,4 reserved)

Panel Processor PU-0006 (PC-223 Iss 1) with software at V5.10 and above

Address	DIP-3	DIP-4
0x00-0x0f	Up	Up
0x10-0x1f	Down	Up
0x20-0x2f	Up	Down
0x30-0x3f	Down	Down
This was a temporary combination.

Panel processor PU-0006 (PC-223 Iss 1) with software up to V5.09

and old panel processor PU-0003 processor (PC-123)

Address	DIP-3	DIP-4
0x00-0x0f	Up	Down
0x10-0x1f	Up	Up
0x20-0x2f	Down	Down
0x30-0x3f	Down	Up

(4) Self test mode overrides any other DIP settings.  Router frames always perform a quick local panel display check.  All units perform a simple ram read/write check.

Older Products

	DIP-1	DIP-2	DIP-3	DIP-4
SI-0002 (FU-0001)	Not used	RS mode U=Diagnostics D=Protocol mode	Q-Link mode U=Slave D=Master	Not used


Defining levels
Defining the levels

The first stage in designing the routing system will be to identify the levels that you want to control within the system and are normally analogous with the signal formats within the system. These levels might consist of some of the following :

Analogue Video (VID)

Analogue Audio (AUD) or Audio-L and Audio-R

Serial Video (SDI)

Digital Audio (AES)

RS422

Tally

Timecode

You will have to define levels for all those signals that you might possibly want to ‘break-away’ from other levels. For example if your system has four channels of analogue audio and you sometimes require to only change a route on one of any of the four audio channels, then you will require all four channels to have separate levels, if on the other hand you only require channels 1 and 2 to be changed whilst retaining the routes on channels 3 and 4, or visa versa, then you will only require 2 levels to define the audio signals. If the four channels of audio will NEVER be separated from one another then one level is enough to control the audio within the system.

N.B. You do not need to create separate levels for Y,U, and V, as these form one level.

The Quartz routing system can control up to a total of eight levels.

The levels can be defined in the system by either selecting the Level menu item or pressing the Level button on the main window, or double clicking one of the levels in the level list box on the main window. This will then present you with a System level dialog box

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Defining the Frames


Defining Lock Modes

Quartz routing systems support three types of lock mode, local panel lock, local destination lock, and system destination lock.  Locks prevent accidental route changes from being made but in most cases still allow other panel functions to work.

Local Panel Lock : This allows the complete panel to be locked. Useful on engineering panels.  It does not prevent other panels from making route changes.

Local destination Lock : This allows each destination on the panel to be locked.  Useful on operational multi-destination panels to prevent an important destination from being changed.  It does not prevent other panels from changing the locked destination.

System destination Lock : This allows each destination on the system to be locked.  Useful on operational multi-destination panels to prevent an important destination from being changed by any user on the system.  Other panels with a destination lock button can still unlock the destination and then make a change.  To support this lock mode the following firmware must be fitted in the router system.

Q-Link device	Firmware & revision	Select by
Master router  - fixed processor	SYS-1 V4.07 (or later)	Local panel: System Dest Lock Remotes: see panel
Master router   - removable processor	PC150-1 V4.09 (or later)	Local panel: not supported Remotes: see panel
CP-1000	all versions	System Dest Lock Key
CP-1600	CP-1600 V4.01 (or later)	System Dest Lock Key
CP-1601A	CP-3201 V4.03 (or later)	Lock Key, System Dest Lock
CP-1604	CP-3201 V4.03 (or later)	Lock Key, System Dest Lock
CP-2000	all versions	System Dest Lock Key
CP-3200	CP-3200 V4.01 (or later)	System Dest Lock Key
CP-3201	CP-3201 V4.03 (or later)	Lock Key, System Dest Lock
CP-3208	Not yet supported
CP-6400	CP-6400 V4.05	System Dest Lock Key
CP-6408	CP-6408 V4.03 (or later)	System Dest Lock Key
PI-1604/8	Not yet supported


Defining panels
Defining the Panels

The next stage in designing the routing system will be to decide on the types of control panel needed in order to give access to the routes.

If any panels have been previously defined in the current configuration file they will appear in the panel list box situated just below the button marked PANELS on the main window. It lists the Quartz part number of the panel and its name given by the user to describe it.

If you just require to modify a previously defined panel then the user can double click the panel in the panel list box on the main window which will take you straight to the Edit Panel dialog box.

The panels can be defined in the system by either selecting the Panel menu item or pressing the Panel button on the main window. This will then present you with a System Panel dialog box.

This dialog allows the creation of a panel by pressing 'New' button, editing of a panel by selecting the required panel and pressing the 'Edit' button or double clicking the list box. The 'Copy' button will create a copy of the current panel and if it is a BPS type panel it will increment the default destination of all sub-panels. The 'Delete' key will delete the currently selected panel. The export key will allow a single panel to be exported to a file( *.pan), this function is sometimes required where the setup of one panel is required by another setup (QRS) file. The import feature will prompt the user for a file previously created by the export function.

	CP-1000	16 button LCD button panel
	CP-1600	Mini XY panel
	CP-1600A	22 button panel
	CP-1601A	17 button panel
	CP-1604	20 button panel
	CP-2000	-24 & -32, 32 button LCD panel
	CP-2000-48	48 button LCD panel
	CP-3200A	Alpha-numeric XY 30 button keypad panel
	CP-3200	Alpha-numeric XY 26 button keypad panel
	CP-3201	40 button  panel
	CP-3205A	5 bus alpha-numeric XY 30 button keypad panel. Uses CP-3200A hardware.
	CP-3205	5 bus alpha numeric keypad panel.  Uses CP-3200 hardware.
	CP-3208	8 bus 32 button panel
	CP-6400	Alpha-numeric XY keypad panel
	CP-6401	80 button panel
	CP-6408	8 bus alpha-numeric keypad panel.  CP-6402, CP-6404, and CP-6406 are identical to the CP-6408 but with less displays fitted.

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Defining the Special Interfaces

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Defining special interfaces
Defining the Special Interfaces

The special interfaces cover a number of Q-Link devices that allow parallel and serial control of the router, tally routing, video status outputs etc.  This option can only be selected from the System menu item.  Special interface products are

	SI-0001	Q-link to one RS232/422 interface, used when the system requires more serial ports than can be accommodated in router frames.
	SI-0002	RS mode : Q-link to four RS232/422 interfaces Q-link mode : four master Q-link interfaces
	PI-1604	Q-link to four 16 bit parallel interfaces, used for custom panels, editor control of the router, etc
	PI-1608	As above but with eight 16 bit parallel interfaces
	TR-3200	Tally interface used to process mixer tallies and router status to drive camera tally lamps
	VS-3200	Provides a table of current routes as a video output for display on a standard picture monitor.
	SD-0001	Provides up to 12 displays showing the sources routed to 12 configurable destinations.

In order to define a new special interface highlight one of the above devices in the Interfaces Available list box and either press new or double click on this item. This will then present the relevent dialog. If a previously defined unit is to be edited, copied or deleted then highlight the unit from the Interfaces Defined list box and press the required button, or in the case of edit you may also double click the selection.

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Downloading to the Router

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Defining the Panels


Defining the Destinations

The destinations (router outputs) can be defined in the system by either selecting the Destinations menu item or pressing the Destinations button on the main window. This will then present you with a Destination Definition dialog

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Defining the Panels

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Defining the Sources


Defining the Frames

The second stage in designing the routing system will be to decide on the size and format of the routing frames needed in order to offer all the routes that will be required of the system.

In considering the number and size of routing frames you might want to take into consideration that the routing frames can be divided into smaller virtual frames. For example a 32x32 analogue video frame could be split 3 ways to create 3  10x10 virtual frames, enabling one frame to control a component system. This philosophy has its drawbacks though as only a third of the crosspoints are ever used in this configuration, it therefore might be more cost effective to choose three separate frames of the correct size.

If any frames have been previously defined in the current configuration file they will appear in the frame list box situated just below the button marked FRAMES on the main window. It lists the Quartz part number of the frame and its name given by the user to describe it.

The frames can be defined in the system by either selecting the Frame menu item or pressing the Frame button on the main window. This will then present you with a System Frame dialog box

If you just require to modify a previously defined frame then the user can double click the frame in the frame list box on the main window which will take you straight to the Edit Frame dialog box

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Defining the Sources

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Defining the Sources

The next stage is to define the sources (router inputs) in the system.  This also allows the input numbers or connector numbers of each router to be allocated.

Either select the Sources menu item or pressing the Sources button on the main window. This will then present you with a Source Definition dialog

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Description
Description (System menu)

These fields are optional but it is strongly recommended that they be completed.

Name

Enter the systems name here, i.e. STUDIO 5.

Version

Enter a version number i.e. V1.0.  This can then be updated after changes.

Author

Enter your own name here i.e. A.N.Other.

Quartz Job No.

Each Quartz system is supplied with an associated Job number (JXXXX), this number helps the company provide technical support for all the products that is ships.

Notes

Detail here any changes made, and features of the system that are unusual.


Destination Definition Dialog Box

Use

This dialog allows both the definition of new and modification of existing destinations.

If you just require to modify a previously defined destination then click on the destination in the main list box.  The destination will be displayed in the Current Destination Settings box in the lower half of the screen.

Current Destination Settings

Name

This uniquely identifies the destination within the system. The name is limited to 8 characters as this is the name (mnemonic) used by display panels. The following characters in braces are invalid within a name (%\ ").

Description

This field is optional and allows the user to give a better descriptive name for the destination if the destination name is ambiguous. i.e.  "DVTRA-12". This field is limited to 32 characters.

Levels & Physical Output numbers

Enable the levels for this destination by ticking the check boxes. When the level is enabled it allows the user to modify the physical output number or level output number of  the frames or sub-frames using this level. The program checks to make sure this value is valid for that division of the level, this range is defined by the output range of the frame or sub-frame. If no crosspoint is to be made for a particular division then this edit box should contain 0. If the destination is virtual i.e. there is no physical use for it then assign the value to be above 240, this will then turn the validation check off.

Legends

Printed

This legend defines the default that panels use for a keys printed legend when configuring a particular key as this destination. This legend is only relevent for button per source type panels ( CP-1604, CP-3201, CP1600A e.t.c.)  This edit box allows for a 3 row legend, when editing this legend the user should bear in mind the size of the font used to print the legends and the width of the buttons, as these will affect the number of characters that can be used.

LCD Button

This legend defines the default that panels use for a keys LCD legend when configuring a particular key as this destination. This legend is only relevent for LCD display panels ( CP-1000, CP-2000 e.t.c.)  This edit box allows for a 2 row 5+5 character legend.

Tip...

If the level is split and more than one edit box is presented you can identify which frame or sub-frame that you are editing if you use the 'Name' character when assigning the levels to the system frames, the character will then appear over the edit boxes.

Add Button ( Alt-a )

 If you want to add destinations then click the Add button and you will be presented with the New destination dialog

Insert Button ( Alt-i )

If you want to insert destinations then click the Insert button and you will be presented with the New destination dialog

Delete Button ( Alt-l )

Press Delete to remove a destination name from the list.

Next, Previous Buttons ( Alt-n, Alt-p )

These buttons step through the currently selected destinations.

Up, Down Buttons ( Alt-u,d )

These buttons allow the currently selected destination to be moved up or down in the list.  This can be useful if the cabling has changed after the initial setup was completed.

OK Button

There is no way of cancelling the operations carried out, so in order to close the dialog press the O.K. button. If the changes made need to be ignored the only way of cancelling them is read a previous version of the file and abort the changes to the current file.

Notes

1. When using a remote control protocol, the destination numbers used within the protocol messages refer to the position in the destination name table, and NOT the router output connector number.

2. If panels, special Interfaces, route barring, special crosspoint mapping or data mapping tables have been defined for the system, these refer to the position of the destinations in the name table, therefore care should be taken if the destinations need to be deleted or moved subsequent to this. Changing destination names will potentially only effect the setup of keypad panels and/or button legends.

Tip...

Treat one level as your main level, normally the video.  Keep the destination numbers in un-muddled ascending order for this main level so that remote control destination numbers match up with the output connector numbers where possible.

Other Quick Keys :

Alt - 1..8	:	Toggles levels 1..8 on/off


Download to programmer
Download to Programmer (System menu)

The configuration for early Quartz systems can be programmed into an EPROM. If this function is required then this option can be used.

This option is used to transfer the Setup to any EPROM programmer with a serial port.  The programmer must be configured with the correct baud rate etc. and be ready to receive the Intel hex file.  Due to the large number of such devices on the market, this feature has only been tested with the Dataman S3 and S4 programmers.

If downloading directly does not work then save the Setup as an Intel Hex File and then transfer the file to the programmer.


Download to router
Download to the Router (System menu)

This option is different for the firmware  based control system and SC-1000 based control systems.

Firmware based control system

SC-1000 based systems

Firmware based control system

First check that you have set all the rotary address and DIP switches on all routers and panels, check against the Print System Setup sheet.  Then check you have connected an RS232 cable from the PC to the Router.  Select ‘Options’ and ‘Communications’ to present the Communications Parameters Dialog.  Set the COM port and communication parameters, with router firmware version 4.30 or earlier this will normally be 9600 baud, no parity, 8 data bits, and 1 stop bit, with version 4.31 firmware or later this will normally be 38400 baud, no parity, 8 data bits, and 1 stop bit.

Now select ‘System’ and ‘Download to Router’.

If the 'Send differences' option has been checked in the communications option dialog, you may be prompted to only send the differences from the last time that this file was downloaded, this option will speed the download time up considerably if small changes have been made to the setup. If you only require the changes to be sent then press the Yes button and if you require the whole setup to be sent press the No button.

You should then be presented with a progress bar as the setup data is transferred to the router.  During the download the Q-link will be disabled.  Once the download is complete there will be a short delay while the routers and remote panels are polled and placed back on-line by the master frame.

If you need to abort a download press the escape key several times.

Communications problems

SC-1000 based systems

When using this option the user will be presented with a dialog which details the configurations already within the SC-1000 currently connected to and gives the user options to manage these configurations. See SC-1000 configuration management dialog for more details

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Defining the Special Interfaces


Edit System Salvo

A system salvo has three parameters:  a name, a description and a number of crosspoints that will be taken in sequential order.

Name

The name field is intended for use as the salvos unique identifier. This field is optional and can be up to 16 characters long.

Description

The description field is intended to explain the general use of the salvo. This field is optional and can be up to 128 characters long.

Crosspoint List

This list contains the crosspoints that will be executed or taken when the system salvo is ‘fired’. It contains a sequential list of up to 80 crosspoints consisting of a source, destination and level.

If you require to modify a previously defined crosspoint then click on the crosspoint in the main list box.  The crosspoint will be displayed in the Current Crosspoint box in the right hand half of the screen.  Edit the source, destination and level of the crosspoint assignment here.

Add Button

If you want to add a crosspoint then click the Add button and it will add a crosspoint to the end of the list, assigning the source, destination and level to the current settings.

Insert Button

If you want to insert a crosspoint then click the Insert button and it will insert a crosspoint after the current cursor setting in the crosspoint list, assigning the source, destination and level to the current settings.

Delete Button

Press Delete to remove the current crosspoint name from the list.

Next, Previous Buttons

These buttons step through the crosspoint list .

Up, Down Buttons

These buttons allow the currently selected crosspoint to be moved up or down in the list.

Increment Source / Destination Checkboxes

This allows the source and or the destination to be incremented automatically after adding or inserting a crosspoint into the list.

Read Status

This button will allow a salvo to be configured by reading the status of a router. For each of the destinations defined in the configuration it will read from the connected router what source is routed on all levels defines and save it to the current salvo, all existing routes defined will be deleted.

Test Salvo

This button will allow the salvo to be tested by sending each crosspoint change to the routing system with Quartz take messages. Warning messages will be presented if there are no crosspoints in the list, the Quartz router cannot be found on the serial port link, and that this operation will effect the route status of the connected routers.

Press the OK button when happy with the salvo or Cancel if you want to return to the salvos previous setting or not create the new salvo.


Export names
Export Names to ASCII File (File menu)

This option allows the source, destination, special crosspoint mapping and physical input name definitions to be exported to a comma delimited file for import into third party spreadsheet or database. All parameters of the exported information are stored so no data will be lost when exporting and re-importing the file.

This option is useful where a lot of editing is required on these definitions, the editing, especially number and string series, can be accomplished much faster with this type of program. When completed, the file can then be imported back into WinSetup with the 'Import Names from ASCII File' menu option. Please note that prior to this the file should be saved back to disk as a comma delimited file and the column format of the file should not be changed otherwise errors will occur on re-importing the file.

WinSetup displays the Save As dialog box so you can name your file.

An example of the file format can be found in the help for the 'Import Names form ASCII File' menu option.


FaxBack Product Registration

To : Quartz 0118 935 0202 or for international +44 118 935 0202

Please print, fill in, and fax back this registration form so that we may provide you with the best possible support during the long life of the system and to advise you of upgrades and enhancements to the system.  This form should be completed by the person responsible for the equipment in service.

System Details

System Reference	Quartz Job Number  J
Supplied by	:

Software Details

Program Name	:
Version	: V	Serial Number	:

End User Details

Company Name	:
Department	:
Contact Name	:
Job Title	:
Tel	:
Fax	:
Email	:
Address	:
Address	:
Address	:
City	:
County or State	:
Country	:
Post Code	:


File 1, 2, 3, 4 command
1, 2, 3, 4 command (File menu)

Use the numbers and filenames listed at the bottom of the File menu to open the last four documents you closed.  Choose the number that corresponds with the document you want to open.


File Close command
Close command (File menu)

Use this command to close all windows containing the active document.  WinSetup suggests that you save changes to your document before you close it.  If you close a document without saving, you lose all changes made since the last time you saved it.  Before closing an untitled document, WinSetup displays the Save As dialog box and suggests that you name and save the document.


File Exit command
Exit command (File menu)

Use this command to end your WinSetup session.  WinSetup prompts you to save documents with unsaved changes.


File New command
New command (File menu)

Use this command to create a new document in WinSetup.

You can open an existing document with the Open command.

Shortcuts

Keys:	CTRL+N


File Open command
Open command (File menu)

Use this command to open an existing WinSetup file.

You can create new WinSetup files with the New command.

Shortcuts

Keys:	CTRL+O


File Save As command
Save As command (File menu)

Use this command to save and name the active document.  WinSetup displays the Save As dialog box so you can name your document.

To save a document with its existing name and directory, use the Save command.


File Save command
Save command (File menu)

Use this command to save the active document to its current name and directory.  When you save a document for the first time, WinSetup displays the Save As dialog box so you can name your document.  If you want to change the name and directory of an existing document before you save it, choose the Save As command.

Shortcuts

Keys:	CTRL+S


File menu commands

The File menu offers the following commands:

New	Creates an empty configuration.
Open	Opens an existing configuration.
Save	Saves an opened configuration using the same file name.
Save As	Saves an opened configuration to a specified file name.
Save As Intel Hex File	Saves an opened configuration as an Intel Hex file. This file format is used to create an EPROM for the Master router frame.
Save As Quartz (.asm) File	Saves an opened configuration as a Quartz ‘.asm’ file. This file format is used for backward compatibility with the DOS version of the setup program.
Export names to ASCII File	Exports the Source and Destination tables to a comma delimited file for import into third party database or spreadsheet.
Import names from ASCII File	Imports the Source and Destination tables from a comma delimited file.
Export Names to WinControl	Exports the Level, Source and Destination names to a initialisation file for use with the Quartz WinControl P.C. software panel program.
Print System Setup	Prints out the setup information needed to configure the hardware defined within the current configuration.
Print System Setup Preview	Previews the pages generated by the above command.
Save System Setup	Saves the setup information needed to configure the hardware defined within the current configuration to a text file.
Print Panel Legends	Prints / Previews the button legends for each panel defined in the current configuration.
Most Recently Used Files 1,2,3,4	Provides short cuts to the last 4 recently used configuration files.
Exit	Exits WinSetup.


File open dialog
File Open dialog box

The following options allow you to specify which file to open:

File Name

Type or select the filename you want to open.  This box lists files with the extension you select in the List Files of Type box.

List Files of Type

Select the type of file you want to open:

Drives

Select the drive in which WinSetup stores the file that you want to open.

Directories

Select the directory in which WinSetup stores the file that you want to open.

Network...

Choose this button to connect to a network location, assigning it a new drive letter.


File save as dialog
File Save As dialog box

The following options allow you to specify the name and location of the file you're about to save:

File Name

Type a new filename to save a document with a different name.  A filename can contain up to eight characters and an extension of up to three characters.  WinSetup adds the extension you specify in the Save File As Type box.

Drives

Select the drive in which you want to store the document.

Directories

Select the directory in which you want to store the document.

Network...

Choose this button to connect to a network location, assigning it a new drive letter.


Frame dialog
System Frame Dialog

Select New to add a new frame to display the Frame selection dialog box

To edit an existing frame select the frame from the list box and press Edit to display the Edit Frame dialog box

To copy a frame, select the frame from the list box and press Copy to display the Copy Frame dialog box

To delete a frame, select the frame from the list box and press Delete.


Frame Dialog, Frame System Data

This dialog allows 16 values to be entered manually as two digit hexadecimal numbers.  Grayed out numbers have been set by other parts of Winsetup.

The other values (4-15) are application specific and can control aspects of either the router or the protocol supported by the firmware within the frame. Follow the links to relevant options for frame

Serial Video Router Parameters

RS422 Router Parameters

Protocol Parameters

-2	TSL UMD Protocol

-5	F-F-Master

-9	NVision

-11	Probel SW-P-04

-12	F-F-Slave

-13	Probel SW-P-02

-16	BTS

-17	Probel SW-P-08

-21	Sony Routing Switcher

-22	GVG 10XL ASCII

-23	GVG 10XL SMPTE

-26	Maddox Communication Protocol

-27	Probel SW-P-02

-28	Leitch VIA 32

-29	Pesa CPU Link #1

-30	Thomson SW-P-62

-31	GVG Peripheral I/F II

-32	Sony Flexicart

-33	Quasar UMD

-34	Philips Ident XBAR

-35	Sony VTR 9 pin

-36	Sony DVS Series Mixer

-38	GVG SMS 7000 Native

-40	Stagetec Nexus

-41	Forward Video

-42	GVG 200 Bus Selector

Serial Video Routers

On early 16x16 and 32x32 Serial Video Frames eight of the system data bytes 8-15 determined the video standard of each SDI input as shown below. On recent frames the H-017 input SIMM's are fitted which auto detect the input standard and so no setup is required.

0	1	2	3
Baud rate	Data bits	Parity	Boot I/P
4	5	6	7
Protocol dependent	Protocol dependent	Protocol dependent	Protocol dependent
8	9	10	11
Ch 1-4 standard	Ch 5-8 standard	Ch 9-12 standard	Ch 13-16 standard
12	13	14	15
Ch 17-20 standard	Ch 21-24 standard	Ch 25-28 standard	Ch 29-32 standard

Each SV standard number represents an 8 bit value.  These are divided into 2 bit codes where each code controls one input. The value set in the 2 bit code depends on the input SIMM being used.

	D1  270Mb/S	Widescreen 360Mb/S	D2 NTSC 143Mb/S	D2 PAL 177Mb/S
H-006 (I/P)	00	01	10	11
GVG (I/P) H-006A	10	11	00	01
H-017 (I/P)	Auto	Auto	Auto	Auto

Example SV standard number calculation for GVG H-006A set to D2 177Mb/S

Ch number	4	3	2	1	8	7	6	5	12	11	10	9	16	15	14	13
2 bit codes	01	01	01	01	01	01	01	01	01	01	01	01	01	01	01	01
Convert to hex	55	55	55	55

RS422 Routers

On Q6400-RS router frames the pin-out used for each of the RS422 ports can be configured from the last 8 system data bytes. This facility is used where a number of RS422 devices can change the direction of communications between them depending on their current mode of operation. As the Q6400-RS frame uses electronics to receive and transmit the data, the direction of communication needs to be known. This differs from the Q1600-RS frame which uses a passive path (relays) to connect ports together.

Q6400-RS-3200 routers

For the 32 port routers the system data bytes are allocated as below :

0	1	2	3
Baud rate	Data bits	Parity	Boot I/P
4	5	6	7
Protocol dependent	Protocol dependent	Protocol dependent	Protocol dependent
8	9	10	11
Port 1-4 mode	Port 5-8 mode	Port 9-12 mode	Port 13-16 mode
12	13	14	15
Port 17-20 mode	Port 21-24 mode	Port 25-28 mode	Port 29-32 mode

A single system data byte is divided into four two-bit codes to determine the direction of the transceivers for each port in the system. The following shows how system data byte 8 is used to configure the four RS422 ports under its control ( Ports 1-4).

      System data byte 8

Bit 7 Bit 6	Bit 5 Bit 4	Bit 3 Bit 2	Bit 1 Bit 0
SIMM 1	SIMM 1	SIMM 2	SIMM 2
Port 1 Mode	Port 2 Mode	Port 3 Mode	Port 4 Mode

If the Q6400-RS-3200 router was required to be a 16 input (Port 1-16) and 16 output (Ports 17-32) router then the system data bytes would be set to the following :

8	9	10	11
11,11,11,11	11,11,11,11	11,11,11,11	11,11,11,11
0xFF	0xFF	0xFF	0xFF
12	13	14	15
10,10,10,10	10,10,10,10	10,10,10,10	10,10,10,10
0xAA	0xAA	0xAA	0xAA

Q6400-RS-6400 routers

For the port routers larger than 32 ports the system data bytes are allocated as below :

0	1	2	3
Baud rate	Data bits	Parity	Boot I/P
4	5	6	7
Protocol dependent	Protocol dependent	Protocol dependent	Protocol dependent
8	9	10	11
Port 1-8 mode	Port 9-16 mode	Port 17-24 mode	Port 25-32 mode
12	13	14	15
Port 33-40 mode	Port 41-48 mode	Port 49-56 mode	Port 57-64 mode

A single system data byte is divided into four two-bit codes to determine the direction of the transceivers for each SIMM in the system. Each SIMM I/O card supports two ports, so the configuration granularity is 2 ports. The following shows how system data byte 8 is used to configure the eight RS422 ports under its control ( Ports 1-8).

       System data byte 8

Bit 7 Bit 6	Bit 5 Bit 4	Bit 3 Bit 2	Bit 1 Bit 0
SIMM 1	SIMM 2	SIMM 3	SIMM 4
Ports 1 & 2 Mode	Ports 3 & 4 Mode	Ports 5 & 6 Mode	Ports 7 & 8 Mode

The Q6400-RS-XX00 port router uses the following pin out for the RJ45 RS422/RS232 connector.

Pin	Signal: RS232	Signal: RS422	Equivalent  9 pin 'D' type pin
1	0V	0V	4,6
2	0V	'Pin 5' control	5
3	TXD	P1+ or P2B	7
4	CTS	P2- or P2A	8
5	RXD	P2+ or P2B	3
6	RTS	P1- or P1A	2
7	n/c	n/c	n/a
8	n/c	n/c	n/a

The following combination of two bit codes change the RS422 pin out as listed below:

	00	01	10	11
SIMM Type
RS422 SIMM	Auto-detect direction In this mode the port will sense for the  transmitter on either pair and change its direction accordingly.	'Pin 5' state direction high state determines Pair 1 (P1) to be Tx, Pair 2 (P2) to be Rx. Low state determines Pair 1 (P1) to be Rx, Pair 2 (P2) to be Tx.	Controller mode Pair 1 (P1) is Rx,  Pair 2 (P2) is Tx	Device mode  Pair 1 (P1) is Tx,  Pair 2 (P2) is Rx
RS232 SIMM	no effect	no effect	no effect	no effect


Frame Dialog, main

This is the main dialog for editing frames (routers) on the system, the other associated dialogs for definition of a frame namely the Frame Properties and Frame System Data dialog can be accessed by pressing the other tabs at the top of the main dialog window.

Part Number

The part number of the currently selected frame is shown in this non-editable box..

A normal part number is "Q1600-AA-1608" where

Q1600 is the router family, not relevant to the setup

AA is the signal type.

AA=Analogue Audio

SV=Serial Video

AV=Analogue Video

DA=Digital Audio

1608 is the matrix size. 1608=16 inputs, 8 outputs

For Q1600-RS-xxxx and Q6400-RS-xxxx routers, refer to RS422 Routing for additional help.

For Q16/32/6400-AA-xxxx routers, refer to Audio Routing for additional help.

For Q1601/Q1602 series routers, refer to Q1601/2 Routers for additional help.

Frame Type

Each Frame has an associated frame type which determines the behaviour of the frame. This non-editable field shows the frame type for the currently selected frame. This field is for information only.

Change Frame

This button is used when you require to change the frame size or type. This action will cause the Frame selection dialog to be displayed.

Name

The frame can have a name to help identify it at a later date.  This field is optional.

Q-Link address

The frames Q-Link address or addresses will have been allocated automatically but can be changed manually if required.  The address is shown in hexadecimal notation.  The rotary switches inside the router must be set to match the hexadecimal value.  See Q-Link Addressing for further information. For frames with two processor cards, two Q-link addresses are required.

LEVEL ALLOCATION

Split Frame

A router can be sub-divided into smaller routers as a cost effective solution where multiple small routers are required. E.g. a 8x8 stereo router can be formed from a 16x16 mono router.  The default is NO.  If  a split is selected then a new box appears under level allocation.  This allows splits to be controlled always together i.e. a YUV router, or independently i.e. a two level audio router.

Level

A router frame has to be associated with a control system level. e.g. the video router is associated with the video level, the audio router with the audio level.  If the frame is split and 2 level or above is selected then each part of the split can be associated with a different level.

Name

This field is an optional single character field used to identify the split of a level. In the case of a single Analogue video frame being used as a YUV router. The frame would be split into three but all three would normally be controlled by the "Video" control level, the name field allows the Y,U, and V splits to be identified when creating sources and destinations.

Output & Input range

These four edit boxes define the range used for each partition of the frame. If the frame is not split then these numbers refer to the range that the frame responds to on the assigned level. If the frame is split then these numbers define the range of physical inputs and outputs that the assigned level will control.


Frame Dialog, Properties

Master Frame

One frame in the system is the master.  The master controls the Q-link and holds the current system SETUP.  Tick this box if the current frame is to be the master.  Only one master can exist on a Q-link.  This information is used by Print System Setup

Boot with specific source

If this frame is the master Q-link device then it can be set to default all destinations on all levels to a specific source when the control system is re-booted ( either by powering up or re-configuring the master Q-link device). In order to enable this function you will have to change the DIP-4 switch on the processor card of this device, see ‘DIP switch settings’.

The source number required should be specified in the field below this checkbox.

This feature can be useful in transmission based automation systems to force the routers to a ‘safe’ condition after a power failure.

Computer interface in Use

Each frame on a Q-link system has the option of using a computer interface module to communicate with other equipment. On older products (non FU-0003) an optional CI-0001 interface module is required, on FU-0003 products no additional hardware is required.

If the option is required for this frame then check the box, once checked you can select the communications protocol and baud rate to be used.  For some protocols the baud rate is fixed and cannot be changed. When the computer interface is fitted DIP-2 must be set to the down position, see ‘DIP switch settings’. Note the protocol that is used by the frame is dependant on the system EPROM fitted in the unit NOT this selection for further see the section regarding  communications protocols.

Local panel

A frame can have the option of having a local panel connected to it ( only normally on 1U units ). The default is for the CP1600-LP and is configured automatically, but later frames that are fitted with the FU-0003 processor card can use the CP1600A-LP. If the the later is selected, it can be configured by selecting the configure button. This will then present the CP-1600A dialog and allow the default setup to be changed.

SC-1000 Parameters

The following options are only applicable to SC-1000 controlled systems.

Bind to Port

If this routing frame has been defined as a third party router which is controlled by a serial protocol from the SC-1000 then check this item, and assign the serial port used on the SC-1000 to control this device.

Extra Information

This field is used for customising any parameters required for this frame.


Front page
WinSetup Help

Version 2.06

How To ...

Define the Levels

Define the Frames

Define the Sources

Define the Destinations

Define the Panels

Define the Special Interfaces

Download to the Router

Menu Commands

File menu

Level menu

Frame menu

Source menu

Destination menu

System menu

Options menu

Help menu

Other

The PC to Router cable

Quartz Contact Details


Help menu
Help menu commands

The Help menu offers the following commands, which provide you assistance with this application:

Using Help	Provides general instructions on using help.
About	Displays the version number of this application.


Hexadecimal Numbering

Many applications use hexadecimal numbering (hex) to represent numbers.  We normally use decimal or base 10 numbering with the digits 0-9.  Hex is a base 16 system with the digits 0-9,A,B,C,D,E,F.  Hex is normally used as it is easy to convert from binary, base 2, used with computer and digital hardware e.g. the pattern 1100 0101 is 0xC5.  Note that hex numbers are often written with the 0x in front to make it clear they are not decimal.

Hex numbers count as follows

Decimal	Hex
0	0x00
1	0x01
2	0x02
3	0x03
4	0x04
5	0x05
6	0x06
7	0x07
8	0x08
9	0x09
10	0x0A
11	0x0B
12	0x0C
13	0x0D
14	0x0E
15	0x0F
16	0x10
17	0x11
18	0x12


SC-1000 Configuration Options

This dialog presents the user with details of the hardware fitted in the SC-1000 and allows configuration of the serial, Q-link and scheduling options in the controller.

Hardware Details

This section will list details of the SC-1000 that WinSetup is connected to (if available) if no SC-1000 device is currently connected then it will take its information from the initialisation file which stores this data the last time it was connected .

It details the modules fitted in the SC-1000, the software and hardware versions numbers and the disk and memory usage as a percentage of the total storage.

SC-1000 Ports

This section will list the ports that are configured within this configuration file and allow the user to view and edit the settings. Only ports that are in this list will be active.

To edit the settings of a port select it from the list and press the Edit button.

To add a port to the list press the Add button and WinSetup will present a list of the available ports there are to configure using the SC-1000 Port Editing dialog.

To remove a port from the configuration select it from the list and press the Remove button.

To reset the ports back to their default settings press the Reset Ports button.

Other Options

Scheduler

The SC-1000 has a scheduling system for carrying out pre-determined events to happen at a certain time. This scheduling system can enabled or disabled. When the system is enabled the clock source used for the scheduler can be selected from the list. The timecode card options of LTC or VITC are only available if WinSetup has detected a Timecode module (SC-1000-TC) either now or in the past when it was connected to the SC-1000.

Cancel

This will cancel any changes made to the SC-1000 configuration and return to the main application dialog.

Download

This button will download the complete configuration to the SC-1000.

OK

This button will save any changes made to the SC-1000 configuration and return to the main application dialog.


Import names from ASCII
Import Names from ASCII File (File menu)

This option allows the source,destination, special crosspoint mapping and physical input name definitions to be imported from a comma delimited file created or edited by a third party spreadsheet or database. All parameters of these definitions can be imported.

WinSetup displays the open file dialog box to prompt the user to define the input comma delimited.

This option is useful where a lot of editing is required on these definitions, the editing, especially number and string series, can be accomplished much faster with this type of program. Please note that the file requires the correct column format otherwise errors will occur on importing the file.

If a reference file is needed in order to create the file, then create a few sources, destinations and special crosspoints mapping (if required) within WinSetup and then export the file using the 'Export Names to ASCII File' menu option.

An example of the file format is shown below

;SRC, Source name,Video,,Audio-1,,,,Audio-2,,,,LCD Legend,Print Legend:Line1,:Line2,:Line3,Description

SRC,OS-1,1,0,,,,,,,,, OS    1,OS,1,,Outside Video Source 1

SRC,OS-2,2,0,,,,,,,,, OS    2,OS,2,,Outside Video Source 2

SRC,OS-3,3,0,,,,,,,,, OS    3,OS,3,,Outside Video Source 3

SRC,OS-4,4,0,,,,,,,,, OS    4,OS,4,,Outside Video Source 4

;DST, Dest name,Video,,Audio-1,,,,Audio-2,,,,LCD Legend,Print Legend:Line1,:Line2,:Line3,Description

DST,VTR-1,1,0,49,0,49,0,,,,,,,VTR  1,VTR,1,,Sony Betacam machine

DST,VTR-2,2,0,50,0,50,0,,,,,,,VTR  2,VTR,2,,Sony Betacam machine

DST,VTR-3,3,0,51,0,51,0,,,,,,,VTR  3,VTR,3,,Sony Betacam machine

DST,VTR-4,4,0,52,0,52,0,,,,,,,VTR  4,VTR,4,,Sony Betacam machine

DST,VTR-5,5,0,53,0,53,0,,,,,,,VTR  5,VTR,5,, Slow motion VTR

;XPT, Level, Destination, Source, Address, Output, Input,Description

XPT,1,0,0,4,1,1,6,1,1,T/L between SDI frames

XPT,1,0,1,4,1,2,6,1,1,T/L between SDI frames

XPT,1,0,2,4,1,3,6,1,1,T/L between SDI frames

;I/P, number, Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4, Level 5, Level 6, Level 7, Level 8,,

I/P,7,BARS,TONE-1,TONE-2,SILENCE,SILENCE,,,,,

Source and Destination definition lines

A line defining a source has to start with the string "SRC" and likewise a line defining a destination has to start with the string "DST". The next column (delimited with a comma) contains the 8 character name for the source/destination. The following columns then define the crosspoint or level number used for each of the levels and or sub-divisions of that level. The last three columns contain the default legend used for any LCD button panels defined in the system, the default print legend used when creating BPS panels and lastly the description field. The string used for the default print legend should have each line of the legend defined as a seperate field Line1,2 & 3.

Special crosspoint mapping lines

A line defining a special crosspoint mapping has to start with the string "XPT". The next three ASCII numeric columns (delimited with a comma) defines the control system level, destination and source of the mapping to be overridden from the normal name table, these are 0 indexed (0 == level/source/destination 1 ). Each physical crosspoint to be made when the control system makes this particular route requires three columns describing the Q-link address of the frame required to make the route and the physical output and input which should be made. The last column of the definition (after all the crosspoint trplets have been defined) is the ASCII description field for the definition.

If problems are found when importing the file these will be logged to a file named "import.log" and saved to the directory in which the comma delimited file was opened from. The program will report the number of errors encountered and give the user the option of opening the log file with notepad.

If no problems are found when importing the file the program will report how many sources and destinations it has imported.

Physical Input name lines

A line defining a physical input name has to start with the string "I/P". The next column (delimited with a comma) contains the physical input number for input. The following columns then define the name to be used for each of the control levels in the system.


Level definition dialog
System Level Definition Dialog

The system level dialog displays the current control levels defined in the system so that they can be reviewed or modified.

The list box shows the levels currently defined in the system, in order to edit a particular level select the level and the levels attributes can be changed within the area marked Current Level.

Enabled

Each level can be enabled by checking this check box.

The system only allows the lowest consecutive levels to be enabled so level 3 can only be enabled if levels 1 and 2 have been enabled. Likewise Level 2 can only be disabled if Levels 3-8 are disabled.

Name

Each level can be given a descriptive string to describe the level.

The name can be up to 8 alpha-numeric characters long, but it must not contain the following characters within the name ( space, .percentage, double quotation or backslash)

Complex

Each level is either of type simple ( unchecked ) or complex ( checked ).

Please note that this option should not be used for SC-1000 based control systems.

A simple level is one where only one crosspoint is made within a frame with the exception of a Stereo audio frame where two crosspoints are made ( one for each of the left and right channels).

A complex level is one where multiple crosspoints are made within a frame. An example of this might be a 10x10 component video system (YUV) that is being routed by a 32x32 analogue video router, this would mean that 3 crosspoints were being made for each route that was changed ( one for each component signal YUV ).

N.B. If a 16x16 component system was being controlled by three 16x16 analogue video router frames this would be a simple level as the three frames would be making the same crosspoint.

Legends

Printed

This legend defines the default that panels use for a keys printed legend when configuring a particular key as this level. This legend is only relevent for button per source type panels ( CP-1604, CP-3201, CP1600A e.t.c.)  This edit box allows for a 3 row legend, when editing this legend the user should bear in mind the size of the font used to print the legends and the width of the buttons, as these will affect the number of characters that can be used.

LCD Button

This legend defines the default that panels use for a keys LCD legend when configuring a particular key as this level. This legend is only relevent for LCD display panels ( CP-1000, CP-2000 e.t.c.)  This edit box allows for a 2 row 5+5 character legend.

The number of levels can be changed at a later stage in the setup configuration process but you will find that it will effect all subsequent settings for frames, sources, destination and panels.

Once all the desired levels have been enabled and edited the user can continue the configuration process by pressing the OK button or by hitting the return key.


New Destination Dialog

Number to Create : Enter the number of destinations you want to add.

Destination Name : Enter the name stem e.g. MON-.  If the system already has MON-1 to MON-5 and you are now adding MON-6 to MON-8 then set the name to MON-6.

Levels Enabled : Tick the levels that this destination connects to.

Take Input Number From : This controls the way the destination numbers are allocated for each level.  Maximum output used looks for the largest destination number and starts adding from this point on. First output available looks for the first gap in the destination number range and adds from that point on, but does not check for duplicates.  Previous destination output takes the last name in the list and starts adding from that point on when this dialog was entered from the Add button.  If the Insert button was used then the number of the destination immediately before the insert point is used and inserts are made from that point on.


New Source Dialog

Number to Create : Enter the number of sources you want to add.

Source Name : Enter the name stem e.g. CAM-.  If the system already has CAM-1 to CAM-5 and you are now adding CAM-6 to CAM-8 then set the name to CAM-6.

Levels Enabled : Tick the levels that this source connects to.

Take Input Number From : This controls the way the source numbers are allocated for each level.  Maximum input used looks for the largest source number and starts adding from this point on. First input available looks for the first gap in the source number range and adds from that point on, but does not check for duplicates.  Previous source input take the last name in the list and starts adding from that point on when this dialog was entered from the Add button.  If the Insert button was used then the number of the source immediately before the insert point is used and inserts are made from that point on.

For RS422 routers, refer to RS422 Routing for additional help.


No Help Available

No help is available for this area of the window.


Options menu
Options menu commands

The Options menu offers the following commands:

Communications	Set the PC’s serial port parameters.
Router Software Version	Allows the routers firmware version numbers to be entered.
Printing	Defines the information that will be printed, previewed or saved when using the File System setup commands.
General	Allows WinSetups file paths and parameters to be configured.


PC comms window
PC Comms Window (System menu)

This dialog allows simple commands to be sent directly to the router.  It is used to verify that the router is working and to allow any route to be made, useful during installation for cable checks.

To verify that the router is working and the computer interface link to the P.C. is correct, make sure the Quartz protocol is selected and then press the acknowledge button. If all is correct the router should respond with a ". A" acknowledgement to the ".#01" string sent by the P.C.

To set a crosspoint first check that the Quartz Standard protocol is fitted.  Also check that you have set all the rotary address and DIP switches on all routers and panels, check against the Print System Setup sheet.  Then check you have connected an RS232 cable from the PC to the Router.  Select ‘Options’ and ‘Communications’ to present the Communications Parameters Dialog. Set the COM port and communication parameters, with router firmware version 4.30 or earlier this will normally be 9600 baud, no parity, 8 data bits, and 1 stop bit, with version 4.31 firmware or later this will normally be 38400 baud, no parity, 8 data bits, and 1 stop bit.

Type messages of the form .SV1,2 followed by the carriage return key (cr).  This example will set the V level with destination 1 routed from source 2.  More levels can be included from those available (V=level 1, A=level 2, B=level 3,C=4,D=5,E=6,F=7,G=8).  Destinations and sources should be in the range 1 to 80.

Other examples

.SVAB3,18(cr)     Set levels 1,2,3 with destination 3, source 18

.SG22,4(cr)         Set level 8 with destination 22, source 4

Options

This opens a dialog where the comms. port and parameters can be changed.

Clear

This button clears the scrolling window.

Hex, / ASCII

This button toggles the display of the characters between ASCII and Hexadecimal.

Stop / Start

This button toggles the capture of characters from the comms. port.

Log to File / Logging On

This button toggles the logging of characters to a file. When pressed it will prompt the user for a filename of the log file.


PC to router cable
The PC to Router Cable

The interface cable needs a D9 socket at the PC end and a D9 plug at the router end.  The cable should have the following connections.

PC D9 cable (RS-232)

	PC D9 skt		Quartz D9 plg
	pin 2 (Rx)	-----to-----	pin 7 (Tx)
	pin 3 (Tx)	-----to-----	pin 3 (Rx)
	pin 5 (0v)	-----to-----	pin 6 (0v)


PI-1604/8 parallel interface
PI-1604 and PI-1608 Parallel Interface

The PI-1604/8 provides a Q-link to parallel interface, used for custom panels, editor control of the router, etc

Name

The PI-1604/8 can have a name to help identify it at a later date.  This field is optional.

Description

The PI-1604/8 can have a description to help further identify it at a later date.  This field is optional and should be no longer than 32 characters long.

Q-Link address

The PI-1604/8 Q-Link address will have been allocated automatically but can be changed manually if required. The address is shown and edited in hexadecimal notation.  The rotary switch inside the router must be set to match the lower digit of the hexadecimal value, see Print System Setup and Q-Link Addressing for further information.

Port Parameters

The parallel interface has 4 or 8 D25 Ports, each with 16 pins.  Each pin controls a lamp and/or switch. Each of the ports can be configured independantly with the parameters below.

Number

This number (1-8) represents the port currently being configured.

Panel Number

For each port assign a panel number.  If ports 1-8 are given panel numbers 1-8 then they will all work independently of each other.  If several ports are given the same panel number then they will work together to make a larger panel.

PI1604/8 Port Types

Each port on the interface works as one of the types listed below, for example if the port is configured as a 16 source port then each pin of the port can be configured to control 16 different sources.

Port Type	Functionality
16 Sources	Allows up to 16 different sources to be taken to the current destination of the configured panel. This port will control and tally the current source.
16 Destinations	Allows the current destination of the configured panel to be changed to one of the 16 different destinations.
16 Tally Sources	As 16 source port but the pins only tally the current source, no action will occur if the pin is held by an external connection.
Joystick Multi - Source	This type allows for a joystick override operation on the port. The action of taking a pin low will change the source to the one configured but on release of the pin the source will go back to that previously selected. The priority of this port will be the lowest numbered pin.
2x8 Sources	This port type is similar in operation to the 16 source port but the first 8 pins control sources to the current destination ('d') of the panel and the second 8 pins control sources to destination 'd'+1.
8 Bit Binary Multi-dest. Selection ( Act. high )	This port type acts as a hexadecimal source selection on two destinations. The lower 8 pins control the current destination ('d') of the panel and the second 8 pins control destination 'd'+1. The two banks of 8 pins can be connected to hexadecimal switches to allow selection of sources 1-255.
8 Bit Binary Multi-dest. Selection ( Act. low )	This port type is the same as above apart from the pins have to be pulled low
VTR to VTR assignment	No longer used
8 Bit Binary Multi-level Selection ( Act. high )	This port type acts as a hexadecimal source selection on two levels. The lower 8 pins control the current level ('l') of the panel and the second 8 pins control level 'l'+1. The two banks of 8 pins can be connected to hexadecimal switches to allow selection of sources 1-255.
8 Bit Binary Multi-level Selection ( Act. low )	This port type is the same as above apart from the pins have to be pulled low
Joystick Multi - Destinations	This type allows for a joystick override operation on the port. The action of taking a pin low will take the source that is currently routed to the current destination of the panel to the destination configured by this pin, on release of the pin the destination will be routed back to that previously selected.
VTR Control	No longer used
Lock	When a port is defined as lock then the operation of the source type ports will only work if any pin on this port is closed to ground. This is similar to two finger enable operation.
2x8 Destination Lookup	This is a tally only port and will reflect whether a source (configured by the panels default destination!) is routed to one or more destinations defined by the pins. The port is split into two the first 8 pins reflect the status for source 's' and the second 8 pins  reflect the status for source 's'+1. An example of where this port might be used is if a bank of LED's are required to reflect whether a VTR is routed to one or more of the outgoing transmission lines.
Tally Destination Level	This port type is used to reflect the control level used in the last take made to a destination (configured by the pin). The pin will be lowered if the last take made on the system for this destination used a level defined by the panel ('p'), the pin will be raised if the last take made on the system for this destination used a level defined by panel 'p'+1. An example of where this port might be used is if a multi-mode (SDI/PAL) monitor is is routed to with either SDI or PAL sources, the PI could be used to drive a pin to select the mode of the monitor depending on whether the last take made to a PAL source or SDI source.
Copy Destinations Source	This is a control only port. It will route the source that is currently routed to this pins destination (on the first level configured)  to the current destination of the configured panel. This port might be used where a take key is needed between two destinations one acting as a preview and the other acting as a transmission.
8 Bit Binary Multi-dest. Tally ( Act. high )	This port type will tally the source routed to 2 destinations (using the lower and upper 8 pins) in BCD, 0x00 for source 1 and 0x7f for source 63.
8 Bit Binary Multi-dest. Tally ( Act. low )	This port type will tally the source routed to 2 destinations (using the lower and upper 8 pins) in BCD, 0xff for source 1 and 0x80 for source 63.
16 Salvos	Allows up to 16 different system salvos to be fired. This port will not tally any information.
Key Number

This will allow the individual connector pins to be assigned to either a source/destination or number depending on the port type defined.

Panel Parameters

Panel Number

This number (1-8) represents the panel currently being configured. Please note that this is independant of the port number.

Destination

This defines the default destination (start destination) that the panel will use.

Level

This defines the default level or combination of levels that the panel will use.

Destination check

If the port number using this panel is set to a source port type, then this box allows a port number to be defined for checking before a take is issued by the parallel interface on the Quartz control system, this acts as a check against glitches on the parallel port pins. If this setting is '0' then no port is checked.

Status display header

This is not currently used by the parallel interface and is only retained for compatibility with older systems.

Tips...

Use quick keys to speed up key definition entry,

Tab - moves to the next button

S - increments and assigns the key number from the last source that was changed.

D - increments and assigns the key number from the last destination that was changed.

N - defines the current pin to not be defined.

1 - when the current focused item is a pin pressing the '1' key causes the focus to go to the key number combo box.


Print Panel Legend Dialog

This dialog box allows the user to choose which panels you wish to print or preview the button legends for.

The list box contains a list of the panels that are currently defined in the configuration. Select using the mouse or keyboard the panels that you wish to preview or print and then either press the print or preview buttons on the right hand side of the dialog box. One or more panels have to be selected before the print or preview functions operate.

Print

When this is pressed the user is presented the Print Options dialog box before the program prints, this allows you to change the printer and/or its settings away from its default.

Preview

When this button is pressed it will preview the panels key legends in the main window WinSetup presents and also keeps this dialog active to allow the user to change the panel selection and/or font that the program uses. When one of these is changed press the preview window again to see the change. When you are happy with the settings press the print button at the top of the preview window. The preview window and this dialog will then be closed and it will return you to the main window.

Legend Font

This allows the user to change the default font that WinSetup uses to print the button legends with. It will then store the font facename, size and style for future reference in the WinSetup.ini file.

Cancel

This will close this dialog box and the preview window if shown.

Advanced

If the inter-row spacing of the printed or previewed characters need to be changed then the following line can be added to the WinSetup.ini file under the Panel Printout section. If its value is set to 0 then it will take the fonts default spacing, if the value is 10 then it will add 10 to the fonts default spacing.

[Panel Printout]

....

Inter Row Spacing=0


Print panel legends
Print Panel Legends (File menu)

This menu item allows you to choose which panels you wish to print or preview the button legends for by using the Print Panel dialog box. This allows you to print your own key legends  / designation strips for every panel within the system.


Special Crosspoint Mapping
Special Crosspoint Mapping  (System menu)

This feature allows the user to have complete control which crosspoints are made when a particular source is taken to a destination on a level. This dialog presents the special crosspoint mappings defined within the system. The list box is ordered by the crosspoints level, destination and source numbers in that precedence.

New (Alt-n)

Select this to define a new crosspoint mapping  this will then present the Edit Crosspoint Mapping dialog box.

Edit (Alt-e)

After selecting the required mapping press this to edit an existing crosspoint mapping  this will then present the Edit Crosspoint Mapping dialog box.

Copy (Alt-c)

The copy function will copy the currently selected crosspoint and also optionally increment any/none of the four parameters of the crosspoint. The options will be enabled by the check boxes below the copy button, the default will be to increment the source and input numbers.

Delete (Alt-d)

Select the mapping to delete and press the delete button

N.B.

If more than one crosspoint mapping has been added for the same level, destination and source number the last one in the list will be used.


Print system setup
Print System Setup (File menu)

It prints a list of all the devices, sources and destinations defined in the system.  It should be used as a check list to ensure the hardware is configured correctly before downloading the setup file

Options to control what information will be printed by this command is controlled by the Print System Setup Options dialog found in the Options menu.

For a typical router the following information is printed.

Name	:	Analogue Video
Part Number	:	QXX00-AV-1616
Description	:	16x16 Analogue Video
Q-Link Address	:	0x00  DIP Switch : UUDU  Rotary Hex Switch : 0
EPROM Number	:	SYS-1 or PC150-1 V4.xx
Level	:	VIDEO

For a typical panel the following information is printed.

Name	:	XY Panel
Part Number	:	CP-3200
Description	:	XY 20 button keypad
Q-Link Address	:	0x10  DIP Switch : UUUU  Rotary Hex Switch : 0
EPROM Number	:	CP-3200 V4.xx
Default Dest.	:	1

For a typical destination or source the following information is printed.

DEST   : SERIAL   VIDEO1   AUDIO1   AUDIO2   VIDEO2   AUDIO3   T.CODE   RS-422

VTR-1       01       01       01       01


Print system setup options
Printing Options (Options menu)

This dialog presents you with all the options available for the printing commands.

Print System Setup Options

These checkboxes allows you to select the information that is either printed, previewed or saved using the System setup commands under the File menu. Check the tick boxes of those items that you require to be output.

Frames: Displays the hardware configuration of the frames in the current configuration.

Panels: Displays the hardware configuration of the panels in the current configuration

Special Interfaces : Displays the hardware configuration of the special interfaces in the current configuration.

Sources : Display the source names in the current configuration.

Destinations : Display the destination names in the current configuration.

Inputs / Outputs : Display the input & output numbers for the sources / destinations in the current configuration. This option only works if either the sources or destinations are enabled.

Print Panel Legend Options

These edit boxes allows you to change the colour of the legend text. The default colour R,G,B values are used for the display panels.

BPS (button per source) Key Legend Colours

These edit boxes allow the colours of source,destination,level & lock key functions to have different colours. If a keys function does not fit within one of these camps then it will be printed in the default legend colour.

The default of all colours will be black (RGB value of 0,0,0).

Common Options

Non-proportional spaced font

This font is used when printing the system setup and also the descriptive text in the panel legend printout. The default font can be changed by pressing the Change button. This will then present you with a font selection dialog to choose another fixed spaced font. The default will use the Windows default fixed-spaced font.


Print system setup preview
Print System Setup Preview (File menu)

This previews to the screen what the program will print with the Print System Setup menu option. It displays a list of all the devices, sources and destinations defined in the system.  It should be used as a check list to ensure the hardware is configured correctly before downloading the setup file.

Options to control what information will be previewed by this command is controlled by the Print System Setup Options dialog found in the Options menu.

The information is saved in the same format as that of the Print System Setup command.


Protocols

Quartz routers and some control panels have one or more protocols built in to the firmware to allow communications with other manufacturer’s equipment.

On firmware with only one protocol the currently installed protocol, built in to the system EPROM can be identified by the -n number on the label. E.g. PC215-1 V5.13 is the FU-0003 software (PC215), with a Quartz Standard protocol (-1), at version 5.13 (V5.13).

With flash firmware devices, which have the capability using more than one protocol, the protocol in use is determined by the setting of protocol type within WinSetup for that device.

The following is a list of protocols that Quartz currently supports:

No	Protocol Name	Who controls Who	Comms
-1	Quartz Standard	Computer controls Quartz.	*,N,8,1
-2	TSL UMD	Quartz controls TSL	38.4,E,8,1
-3	Probel simple	Pro-bel controls Quartz	38.4,E,8,1
-4	EBU Geneva	EBU controls Quartz	38.4,N,8,1
-5	F-F-Master	Quartz controls Quartz (master system)	96,N,8,1
-6	K-Scope	K-Scope controls Quartz (single router)	Parallel
-7	Omnibus Panel	Omnibus controls Quartz (panels only)	38.4,E,8,1
-8	Utah	Utah controls Quartz	96,E,7,2
-9	Nvision	Quartz controls Nvision	38.4,N,8,2
-10	NTL Pathfinder	NTL controls Quartz	96,O,8,1
-11	Probel SW-P-04	Quartz controls Pro-bel UMD	38.4,E,8,1
-12	F-F-Slave	Quartz controls Quartz (slave system)	96,N,8,1
-13	Probel SW-P-02	Pro-bel controls Quartz	38.4,E,8,1
-14	Image Video	Image Video controls Quartz	96,N,8,1
-15	DMV 3000 PSR	Quartz controls DMV (NTL)	96,N,8,1
-16	BTS	Quartz controls BTS	96,N,8,1
-17	Probel SW-P-08	Quartz controls Pro-bel	19.2,N,8,1
-18	GVG 20-Ten	Quartz controls GVG 20TEN	96,N,8,1
-19	GVG Horizon	Quartz controls GVG Horizon	19.2,O,8,1
-20	Quartz Panel Link	Quartz controls 'dumb' Quartz panel	38.4,E,8,1
-21	Sony Routing Switcher	Quartz controls Sony routers BVS/DVS	38.4,E,8,1
-22	GVG 10XL ASCII	GVG controls Quartz	38.4,O,7,1
-23	GVG 10XL SMPTE	GVG controls Quartz	38.4,E,8,1
-24	GVG HX-GPI	GVG controls Quartz	96,O,7,1
-25	Panasonic SmartCart	Panasonic controls Quartz	38.4,E,8,1
-26	Maddox	Quartz controls Maddox	96,N,8,1
-27	Probel SW-P-02	Quartz controls Pro-bel	38.4,E,8,1
-28	Leitch VIAS32	Quartz controls Leitch	38.4,N,8,1
-29	Pesa CPU Link #1	Quartz controls Pesa	96,N,8,1
-30	Thomson SW-P-62	Thomson Controls Quartz (Serial mixer cue)	38.4,O,8,1
-31	GVG Peripheral I/F II	GVG 1200 Mixer controls Quartz (E-MEM)	38.4,N,8,1
-32	Sony Flexicart	Sony Controls Quartz	38.4,E,8,1
-33	Quasar UMD	Quartz controls Quasar UMD's	19.2,N,8,1
-34	Philips Ident XBAR	Quartz supplies idents to DD Series Mixer	38.4,N,8,1
-35	Sony VTR 9 pin	Quartz controls Sony VTR's & reflects status	38.4,O,8,1
-36	Sony DVS Series Mixer	Quartz receives serial tallies from mixer	38.4,N,8,1
-37	GVG M2100 Mixer	Quartz QMC controlled by	38.4,N,8,1
-38	GVG SMS7000 Native	Quartz controls GVG	38.4,N,8,1
-39	Philips / BTS SI-3000	Philips / BTS controls Quartz	96,N,8,1
-40	Stagetec Nexus	Quartz controls Nexus	38.4,N,8,1
-41	Forward Vision	Forward Vision controls Quartz	96,O,8,1
-42	GVG 200 Bus Selector	Quartz controls GVG	38.4,O,8,1

* With firmware version 4.30 or earlier this will normally 9600 baud, with

PC215 version 4.31 or later then this will normally be 38400 baud.

Quartz Standard (type -1) ASCII protocol is implemented by Drake Automation, Louth Automation,  Omnibus (for router control),  BBC BNCS,  and ABIT Automation.

For the hardware and switch settings to support protocols see

CI-0001

SI-0001

SI-0002

DIP switch settings

The use of protocols (apart from -1) might utilise some of the system data bytes in order to determine some of the protocols parameters. The following list details the system data bytes used for the current driver of these protocols, this list is subject to change and so If no information has been given for the protocol that is required / supplied please call Quartz for more support.

-1	Quartz Protocol

Normal protocol supplied.

No system data bytes used.

-2	TSL UMD Protocol

Quartz supplies mnemonics to TSL / Megahertz UMD's

System data bytes used

4	Defines the brightness of UMD, value of 0-2.
5	Defines the Quartz level to follow on UMD's, value of 1-8
6	Defines the maximum destination/address to refresh
7	Defines the time between refresh. 1 for 250mS, 2 for 500mS, 4 for 1 Second.... 0 for no refresh to occur.
8	Defines the minimum destination this protocol responds to. 1-79/159/239
9	Defines Quartz level used to map the UMD address to update, value of 1-8. If this value is invalid (0 or >8) then no address mapping is used and it maps destination number - 1 to address number (original way). This value in this level for a destination should be 1-64 corresponds to address 0x00-0x3F.

-5	F-F-Master

This modified -1 protocol allows (along with the F-F-Slave protocol) two Quartz Q-Link systems to be connected together

TX PATH  .U - sent if local update RX PATH  .U - ignored, .E - ignored, .S - requests local take if not already made

System data bytes used

5	Defines the mapping level for remote system destination and source numbers, value of 1-8.
6	Defines the maximum destination to refresh
7	Defines the time between refresh. 1 for 250mS, 2 for 500mS, 4 for 1 Second.... 0 for no refresh to occur.
8	Defines the levels to follow, value of 0-0xff
-9 	NVision

Quartz Controls up to five levels of NVision routing

System data bytes used

4	Defines the first mapping level, value of 1-8
5	Defines the refresh frequency 0 for none, 1 for 250mS 10 for 2.5S e.t.c.
6	Defines level mapping for Quartz level 1, value of 0-8 0 if not mapped. 1 == 0 NVision DDAD 8 == 7
7	Defines level mapping for Quartz level 2, value of 0-8 0 if not mapped. 1 == 0 NVision DDAD 8 == 7
8	Defines level mapping for Quartz level 3, value of 0-8 0 if not mapped. 1 == 0 NVision DDAD 8 == 7
9	Defines level mapping for Quartz level 4, value of 0-8 0 if not mapped. 1 == 0 NVision DDAD 8 == 7
10	Defines level mapping for Quartz level 5, value of 0-8 0 if not mapped. 1 == 0 NVision DDAD 8 == 7
11	Defines DDID value used for Quartz level 1, value of 0-0xff
12	Defines DDID value used for Quartz level 2, value of 0-0xff
13	Defines DDID value used for Quartz level 3, value of 0-0xff
14	Defines DDID value used for Quartz level 4, value of 0-0xff
15	Defines DDID value used for Quartz level 5, value of 0-0xff

-11	Probel SW-P-04

Quartz supplies mnemonics to Probel UMD's

System data bytes used

4	Defines the control byte in protocol

-12	F-F-Slave

This modified -1 protocol allows (along with the F-F-Master protocol) two Quartz Q-Link systems to be connected together

TX PATH  .S - sent if local update RX PATH .U - requests local take if not already made .E - ignored  .S - ignored

System data bytes used

5	Defines the mapping level for remote system destination and source numbers, value of 1-8.
6	Defines the maximum destination to refresh
7	Defines the time between refresh. 1 for 250mS, 2 for 500mS, 4 for 1 Second.... 0 for no refresh to occur.
8	Defines the levels to follow, value of 0-0xff
-13	Probel SW-P-02

Pro-bel single level protocol controls Quartz.

System data bytes used

4	Defines the Quartz level to follow the protocol, value of 1-8.

-16	BTS / Philips

Quartz Controls up to 7 levels of BTS/Philips routing using VM/SI-3000 ASCII Communications Protocol.

Value in Quartz level for source and destination will map to BTS source / destination.

 	System data bytes used

4	Defines the first mapping level, value of 1-8
5	Defines the refresh frequency 0 for none, 1 for 250mS 10 for 2.5S e.t.c.
6	Defines level mapping for Quartz level 1,  value of 0-8 0 if not mapped. 1 == 1 BTS 7 == 7
7	Defines level mapping for Quartz level 2
8	Defines level mapping for Quartz level 3
9	Defines level mapping for Quartz level 4
10	Defines level mapping for Quartz level 5
11	Defines level mapping for Quartz level 6
12	Defines level mapping for Quartz level 7
13	Defines level mapping for Quartz level 8
-17	Probel SW-P-08

Quartz Controls single level of Pr--bol routing

Value in Quartz level for source and destination will map to Pro-bel source / destination.

 	System data bytes used

4	Defines the level to follow and mapping level, value of 1-8.
5	Defines the refresh frequency 0 for none, 1 for 250mS 10 for 2.5S e.t.c.
6	Defines the Matrix/Level number for the protocol, normally 0x11

-21	Sony Routing Switcher

Quartz controls Sony Routers

System data bytes used

4	Defines the maximum destination to refresh, value of 1-80/160/240.
5	Defines the refresh frequency 0 for none, 1 for 250mS 10 for 2.5S e.t.c.
6	Defines the Sony router address/es mapped to Quartz level 1, value of 0-FF, 0 if not mapped.
7	Defines the Sony router address/es mapped to Quartz level 2
8	Defines the Sony router address/es mapped to Quartz level 3
9	Defines the Sony router address/es mapped to Quartz level 4
10	Defines the Sony router address/es mapped to Quartz level 5
11	Defines the Sony router address/es mapped to Quartz level 6
12	Defines the Sony router address/es mapped to Quartz level 7
13	Defines the Sony router address/es mapped to Quartz level 8

-22	GVG 10XL ASCII

Quartz Controlled by GVG 10XL single destination protocol.

 	System data bytes used

4	Defines the HSB of controlled address (set to 0xff to ignore address check )
5	Defines the LSB of controlled address (set to 0xff to ignore address check )
6	Defines the destination number controlled from this single destination protocol

-23	GVG 10XL SMPTE

Quartz Controlled by GVG 10XL single destination protocol.

 	System data bytes used

4	Defines the controlled address (set to 0xff to ignore address check )
5	not used
6	Defines the destination number controlled from this single destination protocol

-26	Maddox Communication Protocol

Quartz controlling multiple levels of Maddox routing.

System data bytes used

4	Defines the maximum destination to refresh, value of 1-80/160/240.
5	Defines the refresh frequency 0 for none, 1 for 250mS 10 for 2.5S e.t.c.
6	Defines level mapping for Quartz level 1, value of 0-10, 0 if not mapped. 1 ==  Maddox Video layer, 2 == Maddox Audio1 layer... 10 == Maddox matrix layer number 9
7	Defines level mapping for Quartz level 2
8	Defines level mapping for Quartz level 3
9	Defines level mapping for Quartz level 4
10	Defines level mapping for Quartz level 5
11	Defines level mapping for Quartz level 6
12	Defines level mapping for Quartz level 7
13	Defines level mapping for Quartz level 8

-27	Probel SW-P-02

Quartz controls Pro-bel using single level protocol.

Can be controlled by one or more levels on Quartz system.

System data bytes used

4	Defines the maximum destination to refresh, value of 1-80/160/240.
5	Defines the refresh frequency 0 for none, 1 for 250mS 10 for 2.5S e.t.c.
6	Defines if Quartz level 1 is used to drive Pro-bel, value of 0-1 0 if not mapped.
7	Defines if Quartz level 2 is used to drive Pro-bel
8	Defines if Quartz level 3 is used to drive Pro-bel
9	Defines if Quartz level 4 is used to drive Pro-bel
10	Defines if Quartz level 5 is used to drive Pro-bel
11	Defines if Quartz level 6 is used to drive Pro-bel
12	Defines if Quartz level 7 is used to drive Pro-bel
13	Defines if Quartz level 8 is used to drive Pro-bel

-28	Leitch VIA32

Quartz controls multiple levels of Leitch routing.

System data bytes used

4	Defines the first mapping level, value of 1-8.
5	Defines the refresh frequency 0 for none, 1 for 250mS 10 for 2.5S e.t.c.
6	Defines level mapping for Quartz level 1, value of 0-8 0 if not mapped. 1== 0, 8 == 7 Leitch
7	Defines level mapping for Quartz level 2
8	Defines level mapping for Quartz level 3
9	Defines level mapping for Quartz level 4
10	Defines level mapping for Quartz level 5
11	Defines level mapping for Quartz level 6
12	Defines level mapping for Quartz level 7
13	Defines level mapping for Quartz level 8

-29	Pesa CPU Link #1

Quartz controlling Pesa routing.

This protocol only allows for one mapping level as messages for multi level

    	takes would take too long at 9600 ( H001000000002 H002003 H005000004 etc )

    	however it allows multiple Quartz levels to control Pesa but these must be

    	consecutive ie levels 5-8 controlling Pesa 1-4 (byte 4 would be 5, byte 6 would

    	be 1 and byte 7 would be 0xf0 )

 	System data bytes used

4	Defines the Quartz level used for mapping. Value of 1-8
5	Defines the refresh frequency 0 for none, 1 for 250mS 10 for 2.5S e.t.c.
6	Defines the first Pesa Level 1 == Pesa level 1, 8 == Pesa level 8
7	Defines bitmap of all Quartz levels used for Pesa Interface

-30	Thomson SW-P-62

Interface with Thomson 9348 Mixer protocol ( SW-P-62 )

  	This protocol is designed to switch a destination in line with the program bus of the

  	mixer. This functionality would suit an emergency cut panel by mimicking the main feed

  	to the program output. This allows the mixer to be bypassed either in an emergency or

  	if the mixer is needed for use on another transmission output.

  	Follows the ME2 bus of the mixer.

System data bytes used

4	Defines the Quartz level used for mapping. Value of 1-8
5	Defines the levels to switch, value of 0x01 - 0xff.
6	Defines the timeout time for comms. 0 for no timeout, 1 for 250mS 10 for 2.5S e.t.c.

-31	GVG Peripheral I/F II

Quartz Controlled to learn and recall routes with GVG model 1200 E-MEM functions.

 	System data bytes used

4	Defines the controlled address, value of 0x00-0x17
5	Defines the level that this protocol responds to.
6-11	Defines the destinations to be saved/recalled, value of 1-MAX_DEST, value of 0 means no dest.

-32	Sony Flexicart

Sony Flexicart controls Quartz routing.

 	System data bytes used

4	Defines the flexicart Address - single bit address, mapped on bits 0...7
5	Defines the Quartz levels to change. 0x01 - 0xff, bit-mapped
6-11	Defines the destinations to be saved/recalled, value of 1-MAX_DEST, value of 0 means no dest.

-33	Quasar UMD

Quartz controls mnemonics on Quasar UMD's

System data bytes used

4	Defines the brightness of UMD, value of 0-7.
5	Defines the Quartz level to follow on UMD's, value of 1-8
6	Defines the refresh frequency 0 for none, 1 for 250mS 10 for 2.5S e.t.c.
7	Defines the minimum destination this protocol responds to. 1-79/159/239
8	Defines the maximum destination this protocol responds to. 2-80/160/240
9	Defines Quartz level used to map the UMD address to update, value of 1-8. The value in this level for a destination should be 1-47 address 0xD1-0xFF.

-34	Philips Ident XBAR

Quartz supplies mnemonics to Philips DD series mixer

This protocol is designed to supply 4 character mnemonics to the mixer,

so that it can show the source that is routed to that input of the mixer. These

4 character strings come from the mnemonic table.

 	System data bytes used

4	Defines the level associated with the mapping of Philips inputs from Quartz destinations.
5	Defines the Quartz control level used by Philips inputs.
6	Defines the refresh frequency 0 for none, 1 for 250mS 10 for 2.5S e.t.c.
7	Defines the timeout time for comms. 0 for no timeout, 1 for 250mS 10 for 2.5S e.t.c.
8	Defines the determines maximum destination this protocol refreshes 1 - 240

-35	Sony VTR 9 pin

Quartz controls Sony compatible VTR device with Sony 9 pin protocol.

The source a destination is routed to causes the VTR to be issued with

one of the following commands dependant on the source number (index).

Source number	VTR Operation
1	Stop
2	Play
3	Rewind
4	Fast Forward
5	Shuttle Forward
6	Shuttle Backward
7	Cue
8	Pre-roll
9	Record
10	Eject
11	Un-thread
12	Thread
13	Pause

 	System data bytes used

4	Defines the Quartz level to control VTR destination
5	Defines the Quartz destination to control and follow for VTR status.

-36	Sony DVS Series Mixer

This protocol is designed to switch a destination in line with the program bus of the mixer. This functionality would suit an emergency cut panel by mimicking the main feed to the program output. This allows the mixer to be bypassed either in an emergency or if the mixer is needed for use on another transmission output. Follows a bus of the mixer defined by the system data. It also acts as a serial tally input to the TR-3200A product. The interface now optionally supports 4 character mnemonics being supplied to the DVS Mixer. The mnemonics sent are the first four characters of the source name in the name table.

 	System data bytes used

4	Defines the level associated with the mapping of sources and destinations for this interface, value of 1-8.
5	Defines the Quartz control levels to switch, value of 0x01 - 0xff (bitmapped).
6	Defines the poll time to get tally data, 1 for 250mS 10 for 2.5S e.t.c.
7	Defines the mixer bus to follow, Command Code 2 (Byte 4) PGM OUT == 0x00, M/E-1 == 0x01, M/E-2 == 0x02, AUX BUS BOX == 0x30, EXT AUX BUS BOX == 0x40 - 0x4F, ALL == 0xff
8	Defines the ON-AIR destination, value of 1-80/16/240,0 if not to switch.
9	minimum destination to send mnemonic for, value of 1-80/160/240
10	maximum destination to send mnemonic for, value of 1-80/160/240. Set to same (non-zero) value as minimum destination to disable this feature.

-38	GVG SMS 7000 Native

Quartz controlling multiple levels of GVG routing.

System data bytes used

4	Defines the maximum destination to refresh, value of 1-80/160/240.
5	Defines the refresh frequency 0 for none, 1 for 250mS 10 for 2.5S e.t.c.
6	Defines level mapping for Quartz level 1, value of 0-32, 0 if not mapped. 1 == 0, 32 == 31 GVG
7	Defines level mapping for Quartz level 2
8	Defines level mapping for Quartz level 3
9	Defines level mapping for Quartz level 4
10	Defines level mapping for Quartz level 5
11	Defines level mapping for Quartz level 6
12	Defines level mapping for Quartz level 7
13	Defines level mapping for Quartz level 8

-40	Stagetec Nexus

Quartz controlling Stagetec

Quartz Controls up to 8 partitions of Stagetec routing.

Value in Quartz level for source and destination will map to Nexus input / output.

Byte 7 and 8 below add an offset to this number if required input/ouput is larger than 255.

These bytes should be set to 0 if no offset is required.

 	System data bytes used

4	Defines the maximum destination to refresh, value of 1-80/160/240.
5	Defines the refresh frequency 0 for none, 1 for 250mS 10 for 2.5S e.t.c.
6	Defines all Quartz levels used for Stagetec interface, value is bitmap of levels where level 1 is bit0, level 8 is bit7.
7	Offset number to add to input passed to Stagetec, value of 0-ff
8	Offset number to add to output passed to Stagetec, value of 0-ff

-41	Forward Vision Video Matrix Protocol

Forward Vision system controls Quartz routing.

  	This protocol is designed to switch up to four destinations of the Quartz routing

system to any one of 255 sources. The first four destinations in the Quartz name

table on the defined mapping level are used for mapping which Quartz destinations

are controlled by the protocol. The sources are not currently mapped.

System data bytes used

4	Defines the Quartz level used for mapping. Value of 1-8
5	Defines the levels to switch, value of 0x01 - 0xff.
6	Defines the address of the packet sent back to the controller, value of 0x00 - 0xff.

-42	GVG 200 Bus Selector Protocol

Quartz controls crosspoint buses on GVG Model 200 Switcher ( Abkeas 8150 )

  	This protocol is designed to switch buses on GVG Model 200	Switcher.

The destinations in the Quartz name table on the defined mapping level

are used for determining the command code used to switch the bus required.

Normally the following values are used :

Aux Bus 1	0xC1
Aux Bus 2	0xC2
Aux Bus 3	0xC3
Aux Bus 4	0xC4

The sources in the Quartz name table on the defined mapping level

are used for determining the crosspoint that the bus is switched to.

Normally the following values are used :

Crosspoint 1	0x01
Crosspoint 2	0x02
....	....
Crosspoint 19	0x13
Crosspoint 20	0x14
ME/A Reentry	0x15
ME/B Reentry	0x16
Program	0x17
Preset	0x18

The following system data bytes are used for the interface

System data bytes used

4	Address of unit to be controlled, normally 0x30 for Abekas 8150)
5	Defines the Quartz level used for mapping. Value of 1-8
6	Determines whether the Abekas special (0xC9) command is used, value of 0/1 (no/yes) If this command is used then the mapping for the destinations should be in the range 1 -5.
7	Defines whether the interface is in RS485 or RS422 mode, value of 0/1 (RS485/RS422)


Q-Link Addressing

The Quartz routing system uses a polled communications system on the Q-link.  This requires one device on the Q-link to be the ‘master’ and all other devices to be ‘slaves’. All devices must have a unique address.

The master/slave status is set by DIP switch number 3 (DIP-3).  DIP-3 is down on the master device and up on all the slave devices, see ‘DIP switch settings’.

The address is an 8 bit number made up in parts from, the rotary hex or address switch, the DIP switches, and the firmware.  Possible addresses are from 0-255 (0x00 to 0xFF) but not all of these are currently used.  See ‘hexadecimal numbering’ if you are unfamiliar with the 0x00 format.

For router frames and SI-0002 units with an FU-0003 (PC215) front processor card the address is set by the two rotary switches located at the front left of the card, giving a possible address range of 0-255 (0x00 to 0xFF). Only the first 64 addresses are used on a Q-link system so these should be set to (0x00 to 0x3F).

For older router frames and SI-0002 units (non FU-0003) the lower four bits of the address are supplied by the rotary address switch.  The upper four bits are set to zero by the firmware giving frames an address range of 0-15 (0x00 to 0x0F).

For control panels with a PU-0006 Issue 2 processor the address is set with the two rotary switches located at the the front left of the card as the PC215 above.

For older control panels the lower four bits of the address are supplied by the rotary address switch.  The next two bits are set by the DIP-3 and DIP-4, see ‘DIP switch settings’.

After making changes to the rotary address switch always press the reset button to accept the change.

The Q-Link address range that each product supports is detailed below :

Frame	0x00 to 0x3F
Panel	0x00 to 0x3F
VS-3200	0x00 to 0x0F
PI-1604/8	0x00 to 0x3F


Q-Link device status
Q-Link Device Status Display (System menu)

This dialog shows the current status of the Q-Link devices as a table on the PC.  It is used to verify that the devices defined within the system are on-line as they should be. This is useful during installation to verify correct hardware configuration.

To use this display first check that the Quartz Standard protocol is fitted to the master frame.  Also check that you have set all the rotary address and DIP switches on all routers and panels.  Then check you have connected an RS232 cable from the PC to the Router.  Select ‘Options’ and ‘Communications’ to present the Communications Parameters Dialog. Set the COM port and communication parameters,  with router firmware version 4.30 or earlier this will normally be 9600 baud, no parity, 8 data bits, and 1 stop bit, with version 4.31 firmware or later this will normally be 38400 baud, no parity, 8 data bits, and 1 stop bit.

When first entering the status display the current status of the system is displayed.  Any change to a device’s status will update the display. The program polls the master every 250mS  to find the status of a Qlink device, this means that the program will review the status of any one device every 64 x 250mS = 16 Seconds.


RS422 Routing

A Quartz routing system can contain a machine control or RS422 routing level to allow edit controllers etc. to control several different VTR’s.

Special rules apply to RS422 routers to prevent one edit controller talking to more than one VTR, this is called XY lockout. This happens when a source is routed that was previously in use by another destination.  The router firmware forces the old destination to a special idle condition and this is displayed on control panels by using the last source name.  This is automatically set to the name “--IDLE--“ by the program.

If the RS422 router is configured as a "Take from Idle" frame ( QXX00-RS-1616I ) then it will not allow a source to be routed to a destination unless it is not used by any other destination. This feature is useful to stop a user taking control of an RS422 device if it is already being used. For example If VTR-1 is used by EDIT-1 and EDIT-2 tries to route to VTR-1 this route will be refused. When EDIT-1 is finished with VTR-1 he routes to either another VTR or the "--IDLE--" source, and then the EDIT-2 destination will be able to route to source VTR-1.

If you want to change the name of the IDLE source then fill the source name table to its limit (dependant on the version of firmware 80,160 or 240) with dummy names without any enabled levels.  Select the last source and change to the required name.  Tick the RS422 level and set the source number to 254.  This name will then override the programs “--IDLE--“ name.

Q6400-RS Routing Frames

On Q6400-RS router frames the pin-out used for each of the RS422 ports can be configured from the last 8 system data bytes. This facility is used where a number of RS422 devices can change the direction of communications between them depending on their current mode of operation. As the Q6400-RS frame uses electronics to receive and transmit the data, the direction of communication needs to be known. This differs from the Q1600-RR-1600 frame which uses a passive path (relays) to connect ports together and the Q1600-RS-XXXX frames that have dedicated input and output ports.

See RS422 Router in the help section for the frame system data dialog

The current firmware to fully support RS422 routing is shown below and must be fitted to the master router AND the RS422 router for correct operation.

Router	Processor Type	Firmware
Master Router	fixed processor	SYS-1 V4.04 (or later)
	removable processor FU-0001	PC150-1 V4.07 (or later)
	removable processor FU-0003	PC215 V4.00 (or later)
RS422 router	fixed processor	SYS-1 V4.04 (or later)
	removable processor FU-0001	PC150-1 V4.07 (or later)
	removable processor FU-0003	PC215 V4.00 (or later)


Route barring
Route Barring (System menu)

This dialog allows routes to be barred by the routing system.  This is used where VTR-1 appears as both a destination and a source and should not be selected to itself.  Route Barring is only available if the master router in the system is fitted with the software version detailed below.

Q-Link device	Firmware & revision
Master router (fixed processor)	SYS-1 V4.05 (or later)
Master router (removable processor)	PC150-1 V4.08 (or later)

To bar a route select a destination from the list box.  Then select the source that is to be barred.  By default the system assumes all levels will be barred.  If only one level is required un-tick the All Levels Follow box and select the source for each level that is required.

Default XY

This gives a 1-to-1, 2-to-2, 3-to-3 barring table. Use with caution if you have created a complicated barring table as it will be over written.

Clear Table

This will remove all route barring.  Use with caution if you have created a complicated barring table as it will be lost.


Router software version
Router Software Version (Options menu)

This dialog allows you to set the current version of software (firmware) fitted inside the routers and control panels.  The type of data sent from the PC to the router during download to router changes from time-to-time as new features are added.  By setting the software version these changes are allowed for automatically.

Router System Controller

If the device controlling the routing system is a SC-1000 then no other options need to be checked.

Router Version

This is where major version number changes are set.  WinSetup currently supports Version 3, 4,5,6 & 7 software.  Check your master router (DIP-3 down) to verify the version number your system is using.

The major software changes are :

V3.xx	4 level, 32 destination, 32 source system with 6 character names.

V4.xx	8 level, 80 destination, 80 source system with 8 character names.

V5.xx	8 level, 160 destination, 160 source system with 8 character names.

V6.xx	8 level, 240 destination, 240 source system with 8 character names.

V7.xx	8 level, 480 destination, 480 source system with 8 character names.

SC-1000	16 levels, 1024 destination, 1024 source system with 8 character names.

Typical EPROM’s are labeled SYS-1 V4.00 or PC150-1 V4.00

N.B. On systems with V3.xx router software, most panels were labeled at V1.xx.  For V4/5/6/7 systems all routers and panels are labeled V4/5/6/7.xx.

Advanced Frame

Advanced frame control features have been added to the standard frame firmware (FU-0003 V4.36 / V5/6/7.16 or later). These include use of a frame as a cascaded router, greater flexibility when splitting a router into a number of smaller parts and the ability to recover these splits when uploading from the routing system. This checkbox will enable these extra facilities. However this should only be enabled on a system where ALL frames are fitted with these versions of firmware.

Note: All frames in the system will need to be verified to make sure that they are configured correctly when checking this box on a previously defined configuration file.

Change Default

This button will set the current settings of the firmware version and advanced frame option as the default of any new configuration file created subsequently to this action.


SI-0001 serial interface
SI-0001 Q-Link to Serial Interface Unit

The SI-0001 provides an extra serial port, either RS232 or RS422, on the Q-link.  It is used when the system requires more serial ports than can be accommodated in router frames.  Multiple SI-0001 units can be added to one system.  The SI-0001 can support many different protocols.

Name

The SI-0001 can have a name to help identify it at a later date.  This field is optional.

Q-Link addres

The SI-0001 Q-Link address will have been allocated automatically but can be changed manually if required. The address is shown and edited in hexadecimal notation.    The rotary switch inside the router must be set to match the lower digit of the hexadecimal value, see Print System Setup and Q-Link Addressing for further information.

Joystick Port

The SI-0001 can be used for connection to a camera control unit to allow the joystick push buttons to override the router. The connector is labeled ‘Parallel’.

Mode : select momentary, permanent, or binary operation.

Level : set the router level that the joystick port is to control.

Destination : set the router destination joystick port is to control.

Source : set the sources that the joystick port is to select.

Computer interface fitted

This box should be ticked as the SI-0001 always has a CI-0001 RS232/422 interface module fitted.  Once ticked you can select the communications protocol and baud rate to be used.  For some protocols the baud rate is fixed and cannot be changed. When the computer interface is fitted DIP-2 must be set to the down position, see ‘DIP switch settings’.

Status display header

This is not currently used by frames and is only retained for compatibility with older systems.


SI-0002 quad serial interface
SI-0002 Serial Interface

The SI-0002 provides four serial ports, and these can be used as either RS232, RS422, or Q-link.  It has two basic modes of operation.

Q-Link Mode

The SI-0002 is used in this mode when the system requires five separate Q-link feeds.  Only one SI-0002 can be used in this mode and it must be the master frame. For this mode of operation DIP switch 4 on the SI-0002 must be in the up position.

Connector	Used for
Port 1 BNC (D9 not used)	Q-Link 1
Port 2 BNC (D9 not used)	Q-Link 2
Port 3 BNC (D9 not used)	Q-Link 3
Port 4 BNC (D9 not used)	Q-Link 4
Computer D9	WinSetup download or Computer control
Q-Link dual BNC	Q-Link 5
RS232/422 Mode

The SI-0002 is used in this mode when the system requires several more serial ports than can be accommodated in router frames.  Multiple SI-0002 units can be added to one system.  The SI-0002 only supports the Quartz standard protocol.  For this mode of operation DIP switch 4 on the SI-0002 must be in the down position.

Connector	Used for
Port 1 D9 (BNC not used)	RS232/422
Port 2 D9 (BNC not used)	RS232/422
Port 3 D9 (BNC not used)	RS232/422
Port 4 D9 (BNC not used)	RS232/422
Computer D9	WinSetup download if master
Q-Link dual BNC	Connection to router system

Name

The SI-0002 can have a name to help identify it at a later date.  This field is optional.

Q-Link address

The SI-0002 Q-Link address will have been allocated automatically but can be changed manually if required. The address is shown and edited in hexadecimal notation. The rotary switch inside the router must be set to match the lower digit of the hexadecimal value, see Print System Setup and Q-Link Addressing for further information.

Q-Link/RS Mode

Set this to Q-Link if the SI-0002 is being used as a Q-Link expander, set this to RS Mode if the SI-0002 is being used as a RS232/422 expander.  In RS Mode you can select RS232 or RS422.


Save as Intel hex
Save as Intel Hex File (File menu)

This option saves the current setup in the Intel Hex format commonly used by EPROM programmers.  You will only need to use this file format if you plan to program your setup in to an EPROM and so make it fixed (unchangeable).

 The file is ASCII text with lines similar to

:1000000055AA7200670E800000000000000000008A

:100010000000000000000000000000006B0B730BEC

:10002000F30B0000000000000000000000000000D2

When using the file to program an EPROM use the following procedure

On your EPROM programmer select the EPROM type, normally 27C128

Insert a blank EPROM and copy its contents to the programmers memory.

Read in the Intel hex file, remember to set Intel Hex as the file type.

Program the file into the blank EPROM.

Install the EPROM in the master router.


Save as Quartz ASM file
Save as Quartz (.asm) File (File menu)

This option saves the current setup in the older DOS setup format.  You will only need to use this file format if you plan to use the DOS setup program.

WinSetup displays the Save As dialog box so you can name your file.


Save button legends
Save Button Legends (File menu)

This feature is not currently supported.


Save system setup
Save System Setup (File Menu)

This command saves a list of  devices, sources and destinations defined in the system to a text file. The information is saved in the same format as that of the Print System Setup command.


Source definition dialog
Source Definition Dialog Box

Use

This dialog allows both the definition of new and modification of existing sources.

If you just require to modify a previously defined source then click on the source in the main list box.  The source will be displayed in the Current Source Settings box in the lower half of the screen.

Current Source Settings

Name

This uniquely identifies the source within the system. The name is limited to 8 characters as this is the name (mnemonic) used by display panels. The following characters in braces are invalid within a name (%\ ").

Description

This field is optional and allows the user to give a better descriptive name for the source if the source name is ambiguous. i.e.  "DVTRA-12". This field is limited to 32 characters.

Levels & Physical Input numbers

Enable the levels for this source by ticking the check boxes. When the level is enabled it allows the user to modify the physical input number or level input number of  the frames or sub-frames using this level. The program checks to make sure this value is valid for that division of the level, this range is defined by the input range of the frame or sub-frame. If no crosspoint is to be made for a particular division then this edit box should contain 0. If the level is using a RS422 frame  then a value of 254 can be assigned to indicate that when this source is taken to a destination the crosspoint that was made on this level for the destination is un-made, and therefore not connected to any of the inputs. For RS422 frames, refer to RS422 Routing for additional help. If the level is using an audio frame then a value of 254 can be assigned to indicate that when this source is taken to a destination the crosspoint that was made on this level for the destination is un-made or taken to OV (silence) if this function is available in the hardware of the particular router. If a dummy source is required (where no physical routing takes place, but the route status is updated), then the input number should be assigned to 241 or above.

Tip...

If the level is split and more than one edit box is presented you can identify which frame or sub-frame that you are editing if you use the 'Name' character when assigning the levels to the system frames, the character will then appear over the edit boxes.

Legends

Printed

This legend defines the default that panels use for a keys printed legend when configuring a particular key as this source. This legend is only relevent for button per source type panels ( CP-1604, CP-3201, CP1600A e.t.c.)  This edit box allows for a 3 row legend, when editing this legend the user should bear in mind the size of the font used to print the legends and the width of the buttons, as these will affect the number of characters that can be used.

LCD Button

This legend defines the default that panels use for a keys LCD legend when configuring a particular key as this source. This legend is only relevent for LCD display panels (CP-1000, CP-2000 e.t.c.)  This edit box allows for a 2 row 5+5 character legend.

Input Names

Each Physical input on each level can be given a name. This option is only available on SC-1000 based systems. If you wish to view or edit these names then clicking this button will take you to the Physical Input Name dialog

Add Button ( Alt-a )

 If you want to add sources then click the Add button and you will be presented with the New Source dialog

Insert Button ( Alt-i )

If you want to insert sources then click the Insert button and you will be presented with the New Source dialog

Delete Button ( Alt-l )

Press Delete to remove a source name from the list.

Next, Previous Buttons ( Alt-n, Alt-p )

These buttons step through the currently selected sources.

Up, Down Buttons ( Alt-u,d )

These buttons allow the currently selected source to be moved up or down in the list.  This can be useful if the cabling has changed after the initial setup was completed.

OK Button

There is no way of cancelling the operations carried out, so in order to close the dialog press the O.K. button. If the changes made need to be ignored the only way of cancelling them is read a previous version of the file and abort the changes to the current file.

Notes

1. When using a remote control protocol, the source numbers used within the protocol messages refer to the position in the source name table, and NOT the router input connector number.

2. If panels, special Interfaces, route barring, special crosspoint mapping or data mapping tables have been defined for the system, these refer to the position of the sources in the name table, therefore care should be taken if the sources need to be deleted or moved subsequent to this. Changing source names will potentially only effect the setup of keypad panels and/or button legends.

Tip...

Treat one level as your main level, normally the video.  Keep the source numbers in un-muddled ascending order for this main level so that remote control source numbers match up with the input connector numbers where possible.

Other Quick Keys :

Alt - 1..8	:	Toggles levels 1..8 on/off


Status display
Router Destination Status (System menu)

This dialog shows the current status of the router crosspoints as a table on the PC.  It is used to verify that the routes have been made correctly, useful during installation to verify panel operation.

To use this display first check that the Quartz Standard protocol is fitted..  Also check that you have set all the rotary address and DIP switches on all routers and panels, check against the Print System Setup sheet.  Then check you have connected an RS232 cable from the PC to the Router.  Select ‘Options’ and ‘Communications’ to present the Communications Parameters Dialog. Set the COM port and communication parameters,with router firmware version 4.30 or earlier this will normally be 9600 baud, no parity, 8 data bits, and 1 stop bit, with version 4.31 firmware or later this will normally be 38400 baud, no parity, 8 data bits, and 1 stop bit.

When first entering the status display the current status of the router is displayed.  Any change made by the router will used to update the display.  The most recent change is displayed in the status bar at the bottom of the screen.  If the Highlight Last Changed is ticked then the main status display area will highlight the destination that had the most recent change.

Tie-Line Status

This button will display the tie-line status dialog.


System menu commands

The System menu offers the following commands:

Description	Notes on this Setup, optional.
Special Intefaces	Special Interfaces (parallel, serial,etc) can be added here.
Route Bar Table	Allows routes to be barred (stopped) i.e VTR-1 to VTR-1.
Salvos	Configure the System Salvos ( Multiple Crosspoint takes ).
Special Crosspoint Mapping	Allows customer specific crosspoints to be made overriding the name table settings.
PC Comms Window	Allows basic communications with the router
Download to Router	Allows the Setup to be sent to the router
Download to Programmer	Allows the Setup to be sent to an EPROM programmer
Compare Router Configuration	Compares the routers configuration with the currently loaded QRS file.
Read Configuration Header	Reads the configuration name, version, author & filename currently in the router.
Router Destination Status	Displays current router crosspoint status on the PC
Upload Configuration	Allows the Setup to be re-called from the router
Q-Link Device Status	Displays the on / off-line status of each of the Q-Link devices
Engineering Panel	Allows crosspoints to be changed via the serial port connection to a router/panel.
SC-1000 Configuration Options	Configures the options within a SC-1000 controller
Scheduler	Configures the schedule within a SC-1000 controller
Tie-Lines	Configures the tie-lines within an SC-1000 controller


System salvos
System Salvos (System menu)

The Quartz routing system allows a number of salvos to be stored within the routing system. System salvos allow multiple consecutive routes to be made or 'fired' from a single button press of a panel or from a computer port. This feature is typically used where pre-determined initialisation of a number of destinations is required i.e. 'BARS to the monitors in the monitor wall' for colour alignment.

Currently there is capacity for up to 7 or 32 salvos to be stored dependant on the version of system firmware (see below). This dialog shows the system salvos in the current configuration and allows access for editing.

If any salvos have been previously defined in the current configuration file they will appear in the salvo list box. It lists the number, name and description field of the salvo.

If a new system salvo is required then press the New button. This will then present you with a blank  Edit Salvo dialog box

If you just require to modify a previously defined salvo then the user can double click the salvo in the list box or press the edit button after highlighting the required salvo in the list box. This will take you straight to the Edit Salvo dialog box

If you wish to copy a system salvo then highlight the salvo to copy and press the Copy button.

If you wish to delete a system salvo then highlight the salvo to delete and press the Delete button.

Accessing ('Firing') System Salvos

The system salvos can be 'fired' from button per source panels ( CP-1601A /1604 / 3201 / 6401 / 1000 & 2000) by allocating a button as a system salvo key type, and then selecting the appropriate salvo from the key number combo box. On advanced panels with displays ( CP-3200 / 3205 / 6400 / 6408) salvos can also be accessed by creating the string SSALV'n' in the preset window (where n is a digit 1-7 corrsponding to system salvo 1-7) and then pressing the take key. This would normally be accomplished by defining one of the keys as a "Preset clear+add string" key type and putting the string "SSALV" into the name field string. The keypad area can then be used to append the salvo number required.

Salvos can be fired from WinSetup, either from the engineering panel or from the system salvo editing dialog (both under the system menu).

The salvo editing dialog allows the salvo currently being edited to be fired as individual take messages to the router system in order to test the salvo. The engineering panel allows either a salvo that is already in the router system, or one held locally in the QRS file, to be fired. The later will be fired as individual take messages to the router system.

Firmware Issues effecting System Salvos

Number of Supported Salvos	Master Q-link device	Slave (requesting) Q-link device
7	PC-215 VX.21 or earlier
32	PC-215 VX.22 or later


TR-3200 Tally Router
TR-3200 & TR3200A Tally Router

The TR-3200A hardware can be configured to operate in one of two ways dependant on the firmware fitted to the unit. If the unit is fitted with PI1600H firmware then the unit will process input mixer tallies and the router status to drive camera or monitor tally lamps. If the hardware is fitted with PC-215 firmware then the device will act as a 'router of tally signals' in the same way as a video or audio router. The later could be used as a direct replacement for a traditional Pin Patch panel. This device should be configured within WinSetup as any other frame by creating it from the frame dialog and choosing the "TR-3200A (2)" type. Please note that the TR-3200 hardware cannot be configured in this way.

The tally interface is used to process mixer tallies and router status to drive camera or monitor tally lamps. For a complete description of tally routing please refer to application note AN-0010 in the application notes help file (ap_notes.hlp) or on the Quartz web site ( www.quartzuk.com ).

Name

The TR-3200/A can have a name to help identify it at a later date.  This field is optional.

Description

The field is intended for a descriptive string.  This field is optional.

Q-Link address

The TR-3200/A Q-Link address will have been allocated automatically but can be changed manually if required. The address is shown and edited in hexadecimal notation.  The rotary switch inside the router must be set to match the lower digit of the hexadecimal value, see Print System Setup and Q-Link Addressing for further information.

Level

Set the level that the tally router is to follow.

Input tally ports

Each of the four input ports have 16 pins each of which can be input tallies from for example mixer tallies. Each of the port pins can be assigned to any destination from the router as normally the mixer inputs are routed from the Quartz routing equipment.

Number

This defines the input port (1,2,3,4) currently being configured.

Tally

When one of the sixteen buttons below this combination box is highlighted, this shows the destination that corresponds to the tally on that pin of the port.

Output tally ports

Each of the four output ports have 8 output tally pairs ( 2 pins ) normally connected to either camara on-air lights or monitor on-air lights. Each of the tally pairs can be assigned to any source/destination from the router as normally the camaras or monitors are routed from the Quartz routing equipment.

Number

This defines the output port (1,2,3,4) currently being configured.

Type

This determines whether all the tallies on the output port relate to destinations from the router ( forward tallies ) or sources to the router ( reverse tallies ).

Port Type	Functionality
Reverse Tally Routing	A reverse tally system allows all the sources contributing to the final studio output to be given an indication of their on-air status. This tally system takes the input tallies and performs a reverse lookup on the router control system to see what sources are routed to these destinations, if these sources have output tally pins defined then these tallies will be asserted.
Forward Tally Routing	Forward tally systems are used to drive the on-air lamps in monitors, and associated under monitor display (UMD) systems, viewing on-air sources..  This tally system takes the input tallies and performs a lookup on the router control system to see what other destinations are routed to these on-air sources, if these destinations have output tally pins then these tallies are asserted.
Mirror I/P	This port type allows an output tally to follow an input tally. Any input tally can be statically routed to any number of output tallies.

For further information regarding the TR-3200/A and the various tally types see AN-0010 in the Application Notes help file. This file can be downloaded from the Quartz web site www.quartzuk.com in the technical support section.

Tally

When one of the eight buttons below this combination box is highlighted, this shows the destination/source  that corresponds to the tally on that pin of the port.

System Data

This allows 16 values to be entered manually as two digit hexadecimal numbers.  Greyed out numbers have been set by other parts of Winsetup. These bytes can be used as a customisable scratch pad to allow for some additional information ( usually when using third party protocols ).

Status display header:

This is not currently used by the tally router and is only retained for compatibility with older systems.


Using help command
Using Help command (Help menu)

WinSetup help conforms to standard Windows help procedures.  Green text allows jumps to other related help topics.

Use the Next Topic, Previous Topic for a quick step by step guide on how to configure a Quartz router.  At any point more detailed help can be found through the Green text jumps.

From most screens within WinSetup pressing the F1 key or the on screen Help button will take you directly to the relevant help screen.


VS-3200 Video Status Display

The VS-3200 provides a table of current routes as a video output for display on a standard picture monitor.

Name

The VS-3200 can have a name to help identify it at a later date.  This field is optional.

Q-Link address

The VS-3200 Q-Link address will have been allocated automatically but can be changed manually if required. The address is shown and edited in hexadecimal notation.   The rotary switch inside the router must be set to match the lower digit of the hexadecimal value, see Print System Setup and Q-Link Addressing for further information.

625/525

Set the video standard required.  If the composite (COMP) output is being used then the VS-3200 must be fitted with the correct parts.

PAL	X2 = 4.433619MHz, FLT1 = FL-001

NTSC	X2 = 3.579545MHz, FLT1 = FL-002

Display Mode

Only available on VS-3200 V4.01 onwards.  Choose from

16 destination, 4 level, 40 character screen width. (7 character names)

16 destination, 8 level, 80 character screen width. (7 character names)

32 destination, 4 level, 80 character screen width. (7 character names)

64 destination, 1 level, 80 character screen width. (8 character names)

N.B. A level with a blank name will not be displayed on the VS-3200.

Master Frame

One unit in the system is the master.  The master controls the Q-link and holds the current system SETUP.  Tick this box if the VS-3200 is  to be the master.  Only one master can exist on a Q-link.  This information is used by Print System Setup.

Boot with specific input

If this frame is the master then it can be set to always default to a specific input number.  This can be useful in transmission based automation systems to force the router to a ‘safe’ input after a power failure.

Computer interface fitted

Any number of frames on a Q-link can have a computer interface module fitted.  Tick this box if the current frame is to have a CI-0001 RS232/422 interface module fitted.  Once ticked you can select the communications protocol and baud rate to be used.  For some protocols the baud rate is fixed and cannot be changed. When the computer interface is fitted DIP-2 must be set to the down position, see ‘DIP switch settings’.

Status display header

This is displayed at the top of the display and would contain your the systems name or company name.


Export to WinControl
Export Names to WinControl File (File menu)

This function exports the Level, Source, Destination, Physical Input and Salvo tables to an initialisation file for use with the Quartz WinControl P.C. software panel program.

WinControl has been supplied as two incompatible versions.

WinSetup V1.13 - V1.25 supports the previous version of WinControl database (V1.XX) and

WinSetup V1.26 or later supports the current version of WinControl database (V2.XX or later)

WinSetup displays the Save As dialog in order to change the filename and path that this file is written to.


Data Mapping Tables
Data Mapping Tables (System menu)

This feature allows the user to change the mapping of source, destination, level and route numbers used by external protocols. There are four data mapping tables within the system these have been called Level, Source, Destination and Route tables, but this only indicates the tables normal usage. Once one of the four options have been selected the Edit Data Mapping table is then presented.

The mapping tables contain up to 1000 8-bit values in a list box. The tables are completely free format, so no restriction is made on their content.

Description

This field allows the user to give a description of the table usage

Byte

This value indicates the index number within the table of the current byte value. This value is in decimal and is limited to three digits.

Value

This is the value of the byte at the index within the table indicated by the 'Byte' value.  This value is in decimal and is limited to a value between 0 and 255.

Add Button (Alt-a)

In order to add one or more bytes to the mapping table press the add button this will then present a New bytes dialog that defines the number of bytes to be added, the value of those bytes, whether the value should be incremented and by how much they will be incremented. When this has been filled in the O.K. Button should be pressed and the required number of bytes will be presented in the scrollable list box.

Insert Button (Alt-i)

In order to insert one or more bytes to the mapping table change the value of the 'Byte' edit box to the point at which the inserted bytes are required and press the insert button this will then present a New bytes dialog that defines the number of bytes to be added, the value of those bytes, whether the value should be incremented and by how much they will be incremented. When this has been filled in the O.K. button should be pressed and the required number of bytes will be inserted in the scrollable list box.

Delete Button (Alt-d)

In order to delete one or more bytes from the mapping table change the value of the 'Byte' edit box to the point at which the deleted byte/s start and press the delete button this will then present a Delete bytes dialog that defines the number of bytes to be deleted. Press the O.K. button and the required number of bytes will be deleted from the scrollable list box.

OK Button (Alt-o)

Press this button to accept the changes to the mapping table.

Cancel Button

Press this button to cancel the changes made to the mapping table.


Compare Router Configuration
Compare Router Configuration (System menu)

This function allows a user to check that the configuration of a Quartz routing system matches a particular QRS file. This is really to give a feel-good factor when reconfiguring an existing router after a period of time. This function is totally non-intrusive, it will NOT change any settings in the router or disturb the routers current operation.

After selecting this function you will be presented with a progress bar as the setup data is read from the router.  Once the comparison is complete there will be a message box saying that the comparison function passed. If the routers setup is different from the current configuration it will present a message box presenting the address at which the comparison failed. This address only gives an indication to the user of how far through the configuration  the comparison failed, no futher information can be gained from this.

If you need to abort a comparison press the escape key several times.

Communications problems

This function is not currently available on SC-1000 based systems.


Edit Crosspoint Mapping
Edit Crosspoint Mapping Dialog

This dialog allows the newly created or existing special crosspoint mappings to be modifed. These mappings will override the source and destination name table as to what happens when a source is routed to a destination on a particular level.

Level

This selects the level that the special crosspoint mapping will be defined for, if all levels have to be mapped then a special crosspoint mapping has to be generated for each level if the levels can be broken away.

Destination

This selects the destination that the special crosspoint mapping will be defined for, if a destination has been mapped for a particular level then all sources for this level / destination will be overriden from the name table. WinSetup will automatically generate the sources from the name table that are not mapped in the special crosspoint mapping list.

Source

This selects the source that the special crosspoint mapping will be defined for.

Crosspoint List

This list contains a number of crosspoints that will be made on the system taking the selected source to the destination on a particular level. Each crosspoint has three parameters, the Q-Link address of the frame making the crosspoint, the physical input and the physical output number.

Current Crosspoint

These edit boxes allow the three parameters of a crosspoint to be entered, after filling in all three use the Add function to put these into the list. The address edit box allows a two digit hexadecimal number and input and output edit boxes allow a three digit decimal edit box.

Advanced : Internally within the program, one is taken off the value entered from the input and output number in order to conform to the 0 indexed XTAB structure, so if 254 is required for the silence/ idle state then a value of 255 should be entered in the edit boxes.

Add Button (Alt-a)

In order to add the settings in the current crosspoint edit boxes to the list, use the add button.

Insert Button (Alt-i)

In order to insert the settings in the current crosspoint edit boxes to the list at the currently higlighted crosspoint, use the insert button.

Note : The system will make the crosspoints in the order that they are defined, but the order in which crosspoints are made is not usually of any relevance.

Delete Button (Alt-l)

In order to delete a crosspoint highlight the required crosspoint in the Crosspoint list and use the insert button.

Default Button (Alt-d)

When the default button is pressed the program will insert the crosspoint/s that would by default have been made when the route is made to the selected source/destination/level.


CP-1000 LCD Panel
CP-1000 16 LCD button Panel

This is a 16 LCD button panel, normally used where space is limited or where source and destination legends might be changing with different system setups. The CP-1000 panel consists of 16 buttons, each button has the option to change function when a menu key type is selected.

The number of virtual keys that can be programmed depends on the control system it is used with, the standard router frame based control system limits the CP-1000 to 256 virtual keys, the SC-1000 limits this to 2500 virtual keys.

This limit on virtual keys allows a trade-off between the number of buttons that change with menu keys and the maximum number of menus you can access. For example on a router based control system, if all 16 buttons are configured to change then you can define up to 16 menus (16x16=256), if 15 buttons change then you can define up to 17 menus (15x17 + 1 = 256 ), 14 buttons - 18 menus, 13 buttons - 19 menus, 12 buttons - 21 menus ( 12x21 + 4 = 256 ) and so on.

The CP-1000 will take the legend that it displays in the LCD for sources, destinations and levels keys from the mnemonic table that is downloaded to it from the master Q-link device. These 10 character ( 2 row 5+5 format ) legends can be changed from LCD button legend edit box in the source, destination and level configuration dialog windows in WinSetup.

Please note the following limit on configuration does not apply to SC-1000 based systems

The configuration of the CP-1000 allows for 60 additional legends to be defined for the panel. The first 'n' legends will be used for the legend used for menu keys, where 'n' is the maximum number of menus defined. This means that if you define a legend for a menu 1 key then that legend will be displayed for all keys that are defined as menu 1 keys, saving duplication of information. Any source,destination or level legend can override the mnemonic table legend by supplying a legend for that key in the legend edit box, i.e. override 'CAM-1' as 'FRED SMITH'.

Tip...

When configuring this panel the "Key changed by menu" parameter should be configured before any other attribute as this will effect all the menus that are configured.

The panel can operate in three different modes any or all of which can be used in the same configuration of the panel. Firstly and most simply it can act as a button per source panel where direct takes are made on the routing system when a source key is pressed, secondly it can can work in preset/take mode where the source is a pre-selected using the 'Source Preset' key type and then taken by the system when one of the take buttons is pressed. Thirdly it can be programmed to build up a preset name using the key legend fields on the buttons and then when this name is a valid source or destination selector name a take can be pressed to change either the route or the current destination.

Name

The CP-1000 can have a name to help identify it at a later date.  This field is optional and should be no longer than 16 characters long.

Description

The CP-1000 can have a description to help further identify it at a later date.  This field is optional and should be no longer than 32 characters long.

Q-Link address

The CP-1000 Q-Link address will have been allocated automatically but can be changed manually if required.  The address is shown and edited in hexadecimal notation.  The rotary switch inside the router must be set to match the lower digit of this hexadecimal value, see Print System Setup and Q-Link Addressing for further information.

Default Parameters :

Sub-panel:	This feature allows a panel to be sub-divided into smaller panels, each with its own operation.  A typical example would be to configure the panel to control two separate outputs.  Each sub-panel has its own default destination and level.
Destination:	This is the destination that the panel will control when it first powers up.  For single bus panels set to the output to be controlled.  For XY panels set to a ‘safe’ output such as a picture monitor.
Level:	This is the level or levels that the panel will control when it first powers up.  If the panel does not have level buttons then the operator can never change away from this setting.  With level buttons the operator can perform breakaway (non-married) takes.
Configure Menu

This selection box defines which menu is currently being shown and configured, the panel will power-up on menu 1, any navigation to different menu numbers is accomplished with any of the buttons being defined as menu keys. This selection box appends the menu number with the legend given to a menu key with this number, this makes it easier to identify the menu's function.

Copy Menu

This button copies the current menu to an internal clipboard. This feature allows LCD button panel menus to be copied within panels or between panels or indeed between QRS files. The clipboard used is initialised only when WinSetup is invoked.

Paste Menu

This button allows a previously copied LCD button panel menu to be pasted to the current menu being configured. It only pastes to keys that change between menus. The first 16 buttons of a CP-2000 menu can be copied to a CP-1000 panel.

Key Definition

This is where the currently highlighted key is edited. Select a key ( by either tabbing to it or selecting with the mouse ) and the Key Type and Key Number will show the current assignment  e.g.for a source key type, the key number is the source that will be selected.

Type:	This selection box defines the functionality of the currently highlighted key, the current functions supported are shown below.
Number:	This selection box or edit box changes depending on the functionality of the key defined by Type. If the key defined as a source key then a selection box containing all the defined sources appears, likewise for destinations, levels, salvos and locks. If the key defined requires a number to affect the function then a decimal edit box appears that allows a 3 digit number to be edited.
Park Position:	This is a key that can be used as a ‘parking’ space to reflect and copy the functionality of a particular key. In order to copy a key functionality to this position, select the key to copy and then press ‘p’ or ‘P’, this then moves the keys attributes to the parked key ( not affecting the copied key ). To move the parked key to another key, select the key to be changed and press either ‘u’ or ‘U’. After each ‘u’ key press the key number is automatically incremented if the key type is a source, destination or level key.
Auto  Legend:	When this box is checked the Key Legend edit box will change if the key definition is changed.
Key changed by menu	This checkbox determines if the currently selected key will change when a menu key is pressed, it can only be changed when defining menu 1. Note: The number of keys that change affects the number of menus the user can define, it also effects the configuration of ALL menus and should be setup first when configuring the panel.
Legend:	This edit box displays affects what is displayed in the LCD of the button. If this edit box is left empty and the key is a source, level or destination key then it will obtain its legend from the relevant name table. i.e. source/level/destination LCD button legend. This edit box allows a two row 5+5 character legend to be used. If only 1,2 or 3  characters are used on any one line, spaces can be added before in order to centre justify the legend when it is displayed in the LCD display.
CP-1000 Key Types

These are the currently supported key types on version VX.23 or later of the CP-1000 firmware. The Quick key can be typed to change the currently selected key to the most commonly used key types, which provides for fast editing of a panel.

Key Type	Functionality	Quick Key
Not used	Unused key	‘n’ or ‘N’
Panel Lock	Locks all functionality of local panel
Last Menu	Displays and navigates to the previously displayed menu.
Record Snapshot of Matrix	Saves a snapshot of the current routing system route status.
Play Snapshot of Matrix	Recalls (re-takes) the previously recorded snapshot of the current routing system route status.
Input Number Mode	This mode changes the display in the source and destination display and take buttons between the mnemonic for the source/destination to the physical input or output number. The number mode can be toggled on/off by this button.
Source	Takes this source to currently selected destination	‘s’ or ‘S’
Destination	Changes the currently selected destination	‘d’ or ‘D’
Level	Toggles the level on/off to affect possible breakaways on subsequent takes. Displays the level name.	‘l’ or ‘L’
Sub-Panel 1 Lock	Allows the sub-panel to be locked in one of three ways : a) stops any take ( sub-panel lock ), b) stops take on the current sub-panel 1 destination from this panel ( dest lock ) or c) same as b but on any panel ( system dest lock )	‘k’ or ‘K’
Menu	Allows access to another menu. Caution if the user is allowed access to another menu make sure that he can navigate back.	'm' or 'M'
Source shift key	Increments the source number of the source or source preset keys defined for this menu by the number of source keys in this menu. The key number defines the number of sources to be scrolled through. If 5 source keys are defined on this menu and you want to scroll through 20 sources then 20 should be entered into the key number field. All source keys that are changed by menu keys are affected by this shift. See Note1
Destination shift key	Increments the destination number of the destination keys defined for this menu by the number of destination keys defined in this menu. The key number defines the number of destinations to be scrolled through. See Note1
Source display key	This button has no function apart from displaying the mnemonic of the source that is routed to the selected destination.
Current Source display key	This button has no function apart from displaying the mnemonic of the source that is routed to the current destination.
Destination display key	This button has no function apart from displaying the mnemonic of the current destination
System salvo key	This key type allows one of the system salvo's ( defined by the salvo combo box ) to be fired.
Soft Destination key	This key is the same as a destination but allows the user to re-program the destination it refers to when in the learn mode.
Enable	Inhibits anysource key from being taken to a dest unless this button is held down.
Married Level	Toggles multiple levels on/off with one keypress. Key number is bit-mapped as follows. level 1 - Bit 0 - 0x01,  level 2 - Bit 1 - 0x02, level 3 - Bit 2 - 0x04, level 4 - Bit 3 - 0x08, level 5 - Bit 4 - 0x10, level 6 - Bit 5 - 0x20, level 7 - Bit 6 - 0x40, level 8 - Bit 7 - 0x80 Level 3 and 4 would be defined by a key number of 12 decimal.
Source Offset key	This key allows an offset to be added to the source number of the source keys defined for this menu by the number entered into the key number field. If an offset of 12 is required then this value needs to be entered in to the key number field. See Note1
Destination Offset key	This key allows an offset to be added to the destination number of the destination keys defined for this menu by the number entered into the key number field. If an offset of 20 is required then this value 20 needs to be entered in to the key number field. See Note1
Source Preset	This key changes the source that is routed to the preselect. This key does not change any destination on the system but is used when a take or level take key is pressed. It will then take this preselection to the current destination.
Learn Mode	This key toggles the mode of the panel between normal operation and learn mode, in learn mode the soft key types will be able to be re-programmed. This mode will return to normal operation when a soft key has been pressed.
Soft Source Preset	This key is the same as a source preset but allows the user to re-program the source it refers to when in the learn mode.
Take Preset	This key takes the current source preselection to the current destination on all the currently enabled levels. The button will display the currently routed source on the lowest enabled level, unless a legend is given to this key.
Take Level Preset	This key takes the current source preselection to the current destination on the specified level.The button will display the currently routed source on this level, unless a legend is given to this key.
Preset Source Display	This type has no function apart from displaying the mnemonic of the current preselected source.
Soft Source	This key is the same as a source but allows the user to re-program the source it refers to when in the learn mode.
Preset clear+add string	This will clear the preset string and add the key legend string defined for this key to it.
Preset, clear+add row 1 or append row 2	This key will perform two different functions dependant on the content of the preset string. If the preset string is empty then it will add the first line of the key legend string defined for this key to it, otherwise it will append the second line of the key legend string defined for this key to the preset string providing there are less than 8 characters already in the string.
Clear Preset	This key will clear the current preset string.
Preset append string	This will append the key legend string defined for this key to the preset string.
Preset delete last character	This will delete the last character of the preset string, for use when incorrect key presses have occured.
Destination Take	This key will display the currently selected destination. When pressed it will look for an exact match between the preset string and a destination name. Given that it finds a match it will change the current destination. If there is not an exact match then it will replace the optionally displayed preset string with the string 'name???' to indicate the error. If the string starts with "O/PUT" then it will look for the first destination with this physical ouput number on the first enabled level.
Preset Name Display + Take	This key will display the preset string and when pressed will look for an exact match between the preset string and a source selector name (8 characters). Given that it finds a match it will then issue a take command for this source to the current destination. If there is not an exact match then it will replace the preset string with the string 'name ??' to indicate the error. If the string starts with "INPUT" then it will look for the first source with this physical input number on the first enabled level.
Preset, clear+add row 1 or clear+add row 2	This key will clear the preset string and toggle between either adding the first line of the key legend string (up to 5 characters) or adding the second line of the key legend string (up to 5 characters) defined for this key to the preset string.
Level Source Display & Enable	Toggles the level on/off to affect possible breakaways on subsequent takes. Displays the source name routed to this level.
Source Trace Display	This function is used where the user wants to see a list of destinations that are routed to a particular source. Displays one of the destinations routed to the current preselected source pn the lowest enabled sub-panel 1 level. This key is effected by the destination shift function.
Source Shift Up	This negates the previous source shift key press.
Destination Shift Up	This negates the previous destination shift key press.
Level 8, 3 Source Key	This key allows the user to select 1 of 3 sources on level 8 of the system. This key is intended to be used, primarily, for controlling audio crossover modes with a single key.
Level 8, 4 Source Key	This key allows the user to select 1 of 4 sources on level 8 of the system. This key is intended to be used, primarily, for controlling audio crossover modes with a single key.
Sub-panel 2 Take Preset	This key takes the current source preselection to the current sub-panel 2 destination on the enabled levels. The button will display the currently routed source on the lowest enabled level.
Sub-panel 2 Take Level Preset	This key takes the current source preselection to the sub-panel 2 destination on the specified level.The button will display the currently routed source on this level.
Sub-panel 2 Soft Source	This key is the same as a source but allows the user to re-program the source it refers to when in the learn mode. It changes the routing of the sub-panel 2 destination on the specified level.
Subpanel 2 Source	Takes this source to current sub-panel 2 destination
Subpanel 2 Destination	Changes the current sub-panel 2 destination
Subpanel 2 Lock	Allows one of the three lock modes for subpanel 2. As described for supanel 1.
Subpanel 3 Source	Takes this source to current sub-panel 3 destination
Subpanel 3 Destination	Changes the current sub-panel 3 destination
Subpanel 3 Take Preset	This key takes the current source preselection to the current sub-panel 3 destination on the enabled levels. The button will display the currently routed source on the lowest enabled level.
Subpanel 3 Lock	Allows one of the three lock modes for subpanel 3. As described for supanel 1.
Subpanel 4 Source	Takes this source to current sub-panel 4 destination
Subpanel 4 Destination	Changes the current sub-panel 4 destination
Subpanel 4 Take Preset	This key takes the current source preselection to the current sub-panel 4 destination on the enabled levels. The button will display the currently routed source on the lowest enabled level.
Subpanel 4 Lock	Allows one of the three lock modes for subpanel 4. As described for supanel 1.
Subpanel 5 Source	see equivalent key for subpanel 1..4
Subpanel 5 Destination	see equivalent key for subpanel 1..4
Subpanel 5 Take Preset	see equivalent key for subpanel 1..4
Subpanel 5 Lock	see equivalent key for subpanel 1..4
Subpanel 6 Source	see equivalent key for subpanel 1..4
Subpanel 6 Destination	see equivalent key for subpanel 1..4
Subpanel 6 Take Preset	see equivalent key for subpanel 1..4
Subpanel 6 Lock	see equivalent key for subpanel 1..4
Subpanel 7 Source	see equivalent key for subpanel 1..4
Subpanel 7 Destination	see equivalent key for subpanel 1..4
Subpanel 7 Take Preset	see equivalent key for subpanel 1..4
Subpanel 7 Lock	see equivalent key for subpanel 1..4
Subpanel 8 Source	see equivalent key for subpanel 1..4
Subpanel 8 Destination	see equivalent key for subpanel 1..4
Subpanel 8 Take Preset	see equivalent key for subpanel 1..4
Subpanel 8 Lock	see equivalent key for subpanel 1..4

See CP-xxxx Panel Properties for Joystick and Parallel port configuration.

See LCD Properties for LCD Colour configuration..

Tips...

Use quick keys to speed up key definition entry,

Tab - moves to the next key

S - defines the key as a source key and increments the key number from the last source that was changed.

D - defines the key as a destination key and increments the key number from the last destination that was changed.

L - defines the key as a level key and increments the key number from the last level that was changed.

K - defines the key as a lock key.

N - defines the current key to have no function.

1 - when the current focused item is a key pressing the '1' key causes the focus to go to the key number combo box

M - if the currently highlighted key is a menu key then this navigates to the menu defined by the key  number, else it defines this key as a menu key.

T - toggles the "Key changed by menu" parameter of panel if editing menu 1 only.

U - Unpark, this assigns the key attributes currently on the parking button to the current key

P - Park, this assigns the key attributes on the current key to the parking button.

Mouse buttons

middle button : allows key type to be changed when focused on panel button.

right hand button : allows key number combo to be changed when focused on panel button.

Note 1

As a result of continuous improvements on our products, the value needed for the key number field has changed. With CP-1000 Version X.22 or earlier this value needed to be 1 less than that described above.


CP-1600A 22 button Panel

This is a 22 button panel intended as a low cost 16 source, 16 destination control panel, with lock or two finger enable.  Each button is programmable so that many other types of operation are possible

Name

The CP-1600A can have a name to help identify it at a later date.  This field is optional.

Description

The CP-1600A can have a description to help further identify it at a later date.  This field is optional and should be no longer than 32 characters long.

Q-Link address

The CP-1600A Q-Link address will have been allocated automatically but can be changed manually if required.  The address is shown and edited in hexadecimal notation.  The rotary switch inside the router must be set to match the lower digit of this hexadecimal value, see Print System Setup and Q-Link Addressing for further information.

Default Parameters

Destination:	This is the destination that the panel will control when it first powers up.  For single bus panels set to the output to be controlled.  For XY panels set to a ‘safe’ output such as a picture monitor.
Level:	This is the level or levels that the panel will control when it first powers up.  If the panel does not have level buttons then the operator can never change away from this setting.  With level buttons the operator can perform breakaway (non-married) takes.
Key Definition

This is where the currently highlighted key is edited. Select a key ( by either tabbing to it or selecting with the mouse ) and the Key Type and Key Number will show the current assignment  e.g.for a source key type, the key number is the source that will be selected.

Type:	This selection box defines the functionality of the currently highlighted key, the current functions supported are shown below.
Number:	This selection box or edit box changes depending on the functionality of the key defined by Type. If the key defined as a source key then a selection box containing all the defined sources appears, likewise for destinations, levels and locks. If the key defined requires a number to affect the function then a hexadecimal edit box appears that allows a 2 digit number to be edited. If the key is a source/destination key then two selection boxes are presented.
Park Position:	This is a key that can be used as a ‘parking’ space to reflect and copy the functionality of a particular key. In order to copy a key functionality to this position, select the key to copy and then press ‘p’ or ‘P’, this then moves the key type and number to the parked key ( not affecting the copied key ). To move the parked key to another key, select the key to be changed and press either ‘u’ or ‘U’. After each ‘u’ key press the key number is automatically incremented if the key type is a source, destination or level key.
Auto  Legend:	When this box is checked the Key Legend edit box will change if the key definition is changed.
Legend:	This edit box displays what is printed for the currently selected key when the print panel legends facility is used. This field is optional and only need to be updated if panel legends are to be printed from within WinSetup.
CP-1600A Key Types

These are the currently supported key types on version V4.20 or later of the CP-1600A firmware. The Quick key can be typed to change the currently selected key to the most commonly used key types, which provides for fast editing of a panel.

Key Type	Functionality	Quick Key
Not used	Unused key	‘n’ or ‘N’
Panel Lock	Locks all functionality of local panel	'k' or 'K'
Panel Enable	Inhibits any source key from being taken to a dest unless this button is held down.
Destination	Changes the currently selected destination	‘d’ or ‘D’
Source	Takes this source to currently selected destination	's' or 'S'
Level	Toggles the level on/off to affect possible breakaways on subsequent takes.	‘l’ or ‘L’
Source Mode Toggle	Used in conjunction with multiple  Dest/Source keys. Toggles mode between keys being source or destination keypresses.
Dest/Source	Used in conjunction with the Source Mode Toggle, this key either changes the currently selected destination or takes a new source to that destination.

See CP-xxxx Panel Properties for Joystick and Parallel port configuration.

Tips...

Use quick keys to speed up key definition entry,

Tab - moves to the next button

S - defines the key as a source key and increments the key number from the last source that was changed.

D - defines the key as a destination key and increments the key number from the last destination that was changed.

L - defines the key as a level key and increments the key number from the last level that was changed.

K - defines the key as a lock key.

N - defines the current key to have no function.

1 - when the current focused item is a key pressing the '1' key causes the focus to go to the key number combo box.

Mouse buttons

middle button : allows key type to be changed when focused on panel button.

right hand button : allows key number combo to be changed when focused on panel button.


SD-0001 Destination Status Display

This is a panel with 12 status displays, each display being capable of showing the source that is currently routed to a configurable destination on a configurable level.

Name

The SD-0001 can have a name to help identify it at a later date.  This field is optional and should be no longer than 16 characters long.

Description

The SD-0001 can have a description to help further identify it at a later date.  This field is optional and should be no longer than 32 characters long.

Q-Link address

The SD-0001 Q-Link address will have been allocated automatically but can be changed manually if required.  The address is shown and edited in hexadecimal notation.  The rotary switch inside the router must be set to match the lower digit of this hexadecimal value, see Print System Setup and Q-Link Addressing for further information.

Destination Display Parameters :

Window:	This selection box determines what status window is being changed when the Destination and Level selection boxes are altered.
Destination:	This is the destination that the currently selected window will follow.
Level:	This is the level that the currently selected window will follow.


SI-0002 Panel Data

When the SI-0002 is used in the RS232/422 mode there is an optional mapping table that is used to translate the commands from the four ports to Quartz system levels,destinations and sources. These are currently only used if the SI-0002 firmware has the remote panel protocol (-20) linked in.

Level

The level list box defines the default level the port/panel will control.

Destination

The destination combo box defines the destination being controlled by that port/panel.

Key / Source

The key and source combo boxes allow the 40 available keys to map to any of the available sources, or to be assigned to 'not used' if the key is not required to function.


Read Configuration Header
Read Configuration Header (System menu)

This option can be used as a quick check to see what the last configuration was that  was sent to the router. When ths menu item is selected it will interrogate the router on the selected comms. port, read back the System configuration name, version, author and filename and present the information to the user in a dialog box.

Communications problems


Engineering Panel
Engineering Panel (Systems menu)

This dialog presents an 8-level single destination software panel capable of changing crosspoints on the routing system connected to the P.C. via the serial link. This dialog is intended to be used as an engineering tool.

To use this panel first check that the Quartz Standard protocol is fitted.  Also check that you have set all the rotary address and DIP switches on all routers and panels, check against the Print System Setup sheet.  Then check you have connected an RS232 cable from the PC to the Router.  Select ‘Options’ and ‘Communications’ to present the Communications Parameters Dialog. Set the COM port and communication parameters,with router firmware version 4.30 or earlier this will normally be 9600 baud, no parity, 8 data bits, and 1 stop bit, with version 4.31 firmware or later this will normally be 38400 baud, no parity, 8 data bits, and 1 stop bit.

Level Status Windows

These displays show the status of the route made to the current destination on the particular level. A checkbox allows the user to enable/disable the level on subsequent 'takes'.

Current Destination

This combo box allows easy selection of one of the defined destinations, when the selection has been made the router is interrogated to find out the current sources routed on all control levels irrespective of the level checkboxes. This setting of the current destination can be defaulted by pressing the button marked 'Default'.

If the Auto-Increment on Take checkbox is checked the current destination in incremented automatically when the take button is pressed.

Preset Source

This combo box allows easy selection of one of the defined sources, this source can then be routed to the current destination by pressing the Take button subsequently to this. This will request this route to be made on the enabled levels.  If the route has been made then the router or panel will update the level status windows, with this source.

If the 'Auto-Increment on Take' checkbox is checked the preset source is incremented automatically when the take button is pressed.

If the 'Auto-Take on change' checkbox is checked then the route will be requested Immediately on selecting the source without having to press the Take button.

Salvos

This combo box allows easy selection of one of the defined salvos, this salvo can then be 'fired' by pressing the Fire button subsequently to this.

If the 'Fire as multiple takes' checkbox is checked  then it will send the salvo as a number of Quartz take commands to the routing system, this allows salvos to be fired that are NOT stored in the master Q-link device. If it is un-checked then it will just send a fire slavo command to the router which will fire one of the salvo's stored in the master Q-link device.


CP-6401 80 button Panel

This is a 80 button panel.  Each button is programmable so that many different combinations of sources / destinations / levels can be accessed dependant on the requirement.

This panel has the same functions as the CP-3201 panel so please refer to this for further help on configuration and or key types.


Audio Routing

Because of the possibility of audio having more than one physical level within one routing frame it is worth some special mention as to how these frames should be configured, especially in the latest generation of Quartz routing frames, namely the Q16,Q32 and Q6400 series.

The following only applies to systems which do not have a SC-1000 or advanced frame option.

The part numbers for these frames sometimes have a (n) option by the side of them to distinguish different ways of configuring the same frame.

Older Quartz Analogue Audio frames

Q1600-AA-XXXX-M

Q3200-AA-XXXX-M

These frames are configured like any other frame.

Q1600-AA-16XX-S

 This frame can be controlled with either a single control level as a married pair (where both physical channels follow one another) or with two control levels where the first channel is controlled independantly from the second. Where two control levels are required to control the frame the frame should be split into two parts when this is done two ranges of input and outputs are shown 1-16 and 17-32, the level combo box should then be changed to show Two Levels. The two levels that control the frame can then be selected against the two ranges i.e. Audio-L for 1-16 and Audio-R for 17-32.

New Quartz Analogue Audio frames

Q16-AA-1616-S (1)	16x16 Married Dual Analogue Audio

When configuring this frame type selecting one control level for the frame will control the two physical channels as a married pair.

Q16-AA-1616-S (2)	16x16 Unmarried Dual Analogue Audio

When configuring this frame type selecting a control level for the frame will control the first physical channel with this level ('n') and the second physical channel with the next control level ('n'+1). NOTE: When doing this WinSetup will have to be fooled into thinking that there is a router frame being controlled by this level so a dummy frame has to be defined for this control level that corresponds to the same size as this frame type.

Q16-AA-3232-M (1)	16x16 Married Analogue Audio

When configuring this frame type selecting one control level for the frame will control the two physical channels as a married pair.

Q16-AA-3232-M (2)	16x16 Unmarried Dual Anal. Audio, Crossover

A 32x32 mono frame can be split into two parts to form a 16x16 stereo frame with cross-over capability. When configuring this frame type selecting a control level for the frame will control the first physical channel with this level ('n') and the second physical channel with the next control level ('n'+1). The cross-over capability of each of the 16 stereo destinations can optionally be controlled by level 8 of the control system, see cross over control  NOTE: When doing this WinSetup will have to be fooled into thinking that there is a router frame being controlled by both these levels so a dummy frame has to be defined for these control levels that corresponds to the same size as this frame type.

Q16-AA-3232-M (3)	32x32 Mono Analogue Audio

Normal frame type all 32 outputs being controlled by the level defined.

Q32-AA-1616-S (1)	16x16 Married Dual Analogue Audio

configured the same as Q16-AA-1616-S (1)

Q32-AA-1616-S (2)	16x16 Unmarried Dual Analogue Audio

configured the same as Q16-AA-1616-S (2)

Q32-AA-3232-M (1)	16x16 Married Analogue Audio

configured the same as Q16-AA-3232-M (1)

Q32-AA-3232-M (2)	16x16 Unmarried Dual Anal. Audio, Crossover

configured the same as Q16-AA-3232-M (2)

Q32-AA-3232-M (3)	32x32 Mono Analogue Audio

configured the same as Q16-AA-3232-M (3)

Q32-AA-3232-S (1)	32x32 Married Dual Analogue Audio

configured the same as Q16-AA-1616-S (1)

Q32-AA-3232-S (2)	32x32 Unmarried Dual Anal. Audio, Crossover

 When configuring this frame type selecting a control level for the frame will control the first physical channel (channel I outputs 1-32) with this level ('n') and the second physical channel (channel II outputs 1-32) with the next control level ('n'+1). The cross-over capability of each of the 32 stereo destinations can optionally be controlled by level 8 of the control system, see cross over control   NOTE: When doing this WinSetup will have to be fooled into thinking that there is a router frame being controlled by both these levels so a dummy frame has to be defined for these control levels that corresponds to the same size as this frame type.

If this frame is split into smaller sub-frame routing blocks, the two seperate 32x32 crosspoint blocks then become available. The output range1-32 control the lower board and the range 65-96 control the upper board. The inputs have the same number (1-32) for both boards even though they relate to different physical inputs channel 1:1-32 and channel 2:1-32.

Q32-AA-3232-S (3)	64x32 Mono Analogue Audio

A 32x32 stereo frame with hardware crossover can be configured as a 64x32 mono frame. The lower board ( channel I ) outputs will be used in this configuration.

Q6400-AA-6464-M (1)	32x32 Married Dual Analogue Audio

When configuring this frame type selecting one control level for the frame will control the two physical channels as a married pair.

Q6400-AA-6464-M (2)	32x32 Unmarried Dual Anal. Audio, Crossover

A 64x64 mono frame can be split into two parts to form a 32x32 stereo frame with cross-over capability. When configuring this frame type selecting a control level for the frame will control the first physical channel with this level ('n') and the second physical channel with the next control level ('n'+1). The cross-over capability of each of the 32 stereo destinations can optionally be controlled by level 8 of the control system, see cross over control  NOTE: When doing this WinSetup will have to be fooled into thinking that there is a router frame being controlled by both these levels so a dummy frame has to be defined for these control levels that corresponds to the same size as this frame type.

Q6400-AA-6464-M (3)	64x64 Mono Analogue Audio

Normal frame type all 64 outputs being controlled by the level defined.

Q6400-AA-6464-S (1)	64x64 Married Dual Analogue Audio

When configuring this frame type selecting one control level for the frame will control the two physical channels as a married pair.

Q6400-AA-6464-S (2)	64x64 Unmarried Dual Anal. Audio, Crossover

 When configuring this frame type selecting a control level for the frame will control the first physical channel (lower outputs 1-64) with this level ('n') and the second physical channel (upper outputs 1-64) with the next control level ('n'+1). The cross-over capability of each of the 64 stereo destinations can optionally be controlled by level 8 of the control system, see cross over control  NOTE: When doing this WinSetup will have to be fooled into thinking that there is a router frame being controlled by both these levels so a dummy frame has to be defined for these control levels that corresponds to the same size as this frame type.

If this frame is split into smaller sub-frame routing blocks, the two seperate 64x64 crosspoint blocks then become available. The output range1-64 control the lower board and the range 65-128 control the upper board. The inputs have the same number (1-64) for both boards even though they relate to different physical inputs channel 1:1-64 and channel 2:1-64.

Q6400-AA-128064-M	128x64 Analogue Mono Audio

A 64x64 stereo frame with hardware crossover can be configured as a 128x64 mono frame. The lower set of outputs will be used in this configuration.

NOTE : THE FOLLOWING FRAME CONFIGURATION SETTINGS ARE LEGACY FRAME TYPES AND SHOULD BE CHANGED FOR ONE OF THE ABOVE

QXX00-AA-6464-M	64x64 Mono/Married Dual Analogue Audio

Change for either Q6400-AA-6464-M (1) or Q6400-AA-6464-S (1) depending on the application

QXX00-AA-6464-S	64x64 Unmarried Dual Analogue Audio

Change to the Q6400-AA-6464-S (2)	 frame setting

Audio Output Monitoring

On the Q6400-AA frame there is a hardware option for an output monitor bus. This feature allows a single output from the rear of the frame to monitor the other 64 outputs, normally used for engineering purposes. See ouput monitoring for more information.


AUDIO CROSS OVER CONTROL

Some of the new analogue audio routing frames have the capability of crossing the first and second physical channel outputs over to provide either left/right swap over or A1/A3 swap over. When the new audio frames are configured as Unmarried Dual Analogue Audio with crossover then they use a control level 'n' to control the hardware/software crossover capabilities of the frame.

SC1000 or Advanced Frame Configuration

If the control system uses advanced frames or is a SC-1000 then level 'n' is configured in the frame properties.

Non-Advanced Frame Configuration

For non-advanced frame systems level 8 is reserved for this purpose. If crossover capability is required then level 8 must be enabled and a dummy frame of the same size of the frame in question should be defined within WinSetup to fool it into thinking that there is something being controlled by the level.

The crossover of an output is controlled by taking a source to a destination on level 'n', the source relates to the state of the crossover and the destination relates to which crossover is being controlled.

For every destination that is required to have the crossover capability level 'n' should be enabled and given the same physical output number as the audio level for that destination. A number of sources should then be added depending on the feature set of the crossover being controlled, these sources should have level 'n' enabled and the physical input that correlates to the functions required, see below

Q32 series hardware crossover

Output State	source value
normal	1
crossover	2
not used (makes normal)	3
not used (makes normal)	4
both channel I	5
both channel II	6

Q6400 series hardware crossover

Output State	source value
normal	1
crossover	2
mono mix both channels	3
mute both channels	4
both channel I	5
both channel II	6

Q16, Q32 & Q6400 software crossover (i.e. 32x32 mono used as 16x16 stereo with crossover)

Output State	source value
normal	1
crossover	2


Q1601/2 Routers
Q1601 / Q1602 Routers

Because of the possibility of having more than one physical level within one routing frame it is worth some special mention as to how these frames should be configured.

The following only applies to systems which do not have a SC-1000 or advanced frame option.

If you are using video only ( AV or SV ) frames then these will be configured in the same way as any other frame, by using the following settings when defining the frame:

Q1601-XV-1601

Q1602-XV-1602

If an audio sub-board is fitted in the frame as well then each of the two / three levels in the frame can be controlled independantly of one another.If an analogue audio sub-frame is fitted then three control levels (video,audio I, audio II ) are used and if a digital audio sub-frame is fitted then only two control levels are used( video, audio ).

When defining the frame choose one of the two settings below:

Q1601-XV-XA-1601

Q1602-XV-XA-1602

select the control level that you wish to control the video of the unit (level 'n'), this automatically means that level 'n'+1 will control audio channel I and level 'n'+2 will control audio channel II (analogue audio only). With WinSetup you will need to define a dummy frame for level 'n'+1 and level 'n'+2 to fool it into thinking that the level/s are controlling a frame. The easiest way of doing this is to copy the defininition for this frame and allocating the correct level for it.

Monitoring routers

A number of settings have been generated for monitor routers, these might not be the exact size required but choose the size above that required to meet your requirements and adjust the input range accordingly.

Q1602-XV-XA-3002

Q1602-XV-XA-3101

Q1602-XV-XA-4402

Q1602-XV-XA-4601

Q1602-XV-XA-5802

Q1602-XV-XA-6101

Q1602-XV-XA-12802

Q1602-XV-XA-25601


CP-2000 LCD Panel
CP-2000-32  LCD button Panel

This is a 32 LCD button panel, normally used where source and destination legends might be changing with different system setups. The CP-2000 panel consists of 32 buttons, each button has the option to change function when a menu key type is selected.

The number of virtual keys that can be programmed depends on the control system it is used with, the standard router frame based control system limits the CP-2000 to 512 virtual keys, the SC-1000 limits this to 2500 virtual keys.

This limit on virtual keys allows a trade-off between the number of buttons that change with menu keys and the maximum number of menus you can access. For example on a router based control system, if all 32 buttons are configured to change then you can define up to 16 menus (32x16=512), if 30 buttons change then you can define up to 17 menus (30x17 + 2 = 512 ), 28 buttons - 18 menus, 26 buttons - 19 menus, 24 buttons - 21 menus ( 24x21 + 8 = 512 ) and so on.

The CP-2000 will take the legend that it displays in the LCD for sources, destinations and levels keys from the mnemonic table that is downloaded to it from the master Q-link device. These 10 character ( 2 row 5+5 format ) legends can be changed from LCD button legend edit box in the source, destination and level configuration dialog windows in WinSetup.

Please note the following limit on configuration does not apply to SC-1000 based systems.

The configuration of the CP-2000 allows for 120 additional legends to be defined for the panel. The first 'n' legends will be used for the legend used for menu keys, where 'n' is the maximum number of menus defined. This means that if you define a legend for a menu 1 key then that legend will be displayed for all keys that are defined as menu 1 keys, saving duplication of information. Any source,destination or level legend can override the mnemonic table legend by supplying a legend for that key in the legend edit box, i.e. override 'CAM-1' as 'FRED SMITH'.

Tip...

When configuring this panel the "Key changed by menu" parameter should be configured before any other attribute as this will effect all the menus that are configured.

The panel can operate in three different modes any or all of which can be used in the same configuration of the panel. Firstly and most simply it can act as a button per source panel where direct takes are made on the routing system when a source key is pressed, secondly it can can work in preset/take mode where the source is a pre-selected using the 'Source Preset' key type and then taken by the system when one of the take buttons is pressed. Thirdly it can be programmed to build up a preset name using the key legend fields on the buttons and then when this name is a valid source or destination selector name a take can be pressed to change either the route or the current destination.

Name

The CP-2000 can have a name to help identify it at a later date.  This field is optional and should be no longer than 16 characters long.

Description

The CP-2000 can have a description to help further identify it at a later date.  This field is optional and should be no longer than 32 characters long.

Q-Link address

The CP-2000 Q-Link address will have been allocated automatically but can be changed manually if required.  The address is shown and edited in hexadecimal notation.  The rotary switch inside the router must be set to match the lower digit of this hexadecimal value, see Print System Setup and Q-Link Addressing for further information.

Default Parameters :

Sub-panel:	This feature allows a panel to be sub-divided into smaller panels, each with its own operation.  A typical example would be to configure the panel to control two separate outputs.  Each sub-panel has its own default destination and level.
Destination:	This is the destination that the panel will control when it first powers up.  For single bus panels set to the output to be controlled.  For XY panels set to a ‘safe’ output such as a picture monitor.
Level:	This is the level or levels that the panel will control when it first powers up.  If the panel does not have level buttons then the operator can never change away from this setting.  With level buttons the operator can perform breakaway (non-married) takes.
Configure Menu

This selection box defines which menu is currently being shown and configured, the panel will power-up on menu 1, any navigation to different menu numbers is accomplished with any of the buttons being defined as menu keys. This selection box appends the menu number with the legend given to a menu key with this number, this makes it easier to identify the menu's function.

Copy Menu

This button copies the current menu to an internal clipboard. This feature allows LCD button panel menus to be copied within panels or between panels or indeed between QRS files. The clipboard used is initialised only when WinSetup is invoked.

Paste Menu

This button allows a previously copied LCD button panel menu to be pasted to the current menu being configured. It only pastes to keys that change between menus. A CP-1000 menu can be copied to the first 16 buttons of a CP-2000 panel.

Key Definition

This is where the currently highlighted key is edited. Select a key ( by either tabbing to it or selecting with the mouse ) and the Key Type and Key Number will show the current assignment  e.g.for a source key type, the key number is the source that will be selected.

Type:	This selection box defines the functionality of the currently highlighted key, the current functions supported are shown below.
Number:	This selection box or edit box changes depending on the functionality of the key defined by Type. If the key defined as a source key then a selection box containing all the defined sources appears, likewise for destinations, levels, salvos and locks. If the key defined requires a number to affect the function then a decimal edit box appears that allows a 3 digit number to be edited.
Park Position:	This is a key that can be used as a ‘parking’ space to reflect and copy the functionality of a particular key. In order to copy a key functionality to this position, select the key to copy and then press ‘p’ or ‘P’, this then moves the key type and number to the parked key ( not affecting the copied key ). To move the parked key to another key, select the key to be changed and press either ‘u’ or ‘U’. After each ‘u’ key press the key number is automatically incremented if the key type is a source, destination or level key.
Auto  Legend:	When this box is checked the Key Legend edit box will change if the key definition is changed.
Key changed by menu	This checkbox determines if the currently selected key will change when a menu key is pressed, it can only be changed when defining menu 1. Note: The number of keys that change affects the number of menus the user can define, it also effects the configuration of ALL menus and should be setup first when configuring the panel.
Legend:	This edit box displays affects what is displayed in the LCD of the button. If this edit box is left empty and the key is a source, level or destination key then it will obtain its legend from the relevant name table. i.e. source/level/destination LCD button legend. This edit box allows a two row 5+5 character legend to be used. If only 1,2 or 3  characters are used on any one line, spaces can be added before in order to centre justify the legend when it is displayed in the LCD display.
CP-2000 Key Types

These are the currently supported key types on version VX.22 or later of the CP-2000 firmware. The Quick key can be typed to change the currently selected key to the most commonly used key types, which provides for fast editing of a panel.

Key Type	Functionality	Quick Key
Not used	Unused key	‘n’ or ‘N’
Panel Lock	Locks all functionality of local panel
Last Menu	Displays and navigates to the previously displayed menu.
Record Snapshot of Matrix	Saves a snapshot of the current routing system route status.
Play Snapshot of Matrix	Recalls (re-takes) the previously recorded snapshot of the current routing system route status.
Input Number Mode	This mode changes the display in the source and destination display and take buttons between the mnemonic for the source/destination to the physical input or output number. The number mode can be toggled on/off by this button.
Menu Shift	This function allows any menu keys that are not changed by menus to be shifted by the number of 'static' menu keys. The key number defines the number of menus to be scrolled through. If 5 static menu keys are defined and you want to scroll through 20 sources then 20 should be entered into the key number field. All menu keys that are changed by menu keys are not affected by this shift. This function might be used for paging through the menu structure.
Menu Shift Up	This negates the previous menu shift key press.
Menu Offset	This key allows an offset to be added to the menu number of the 'static' menu keys defined by the number entered into the key number field. If an offset of 12 is required then this value needs to be entered in to the key number field.
Source	Takes this source to currently selected destination	‘s’ or ‘S’
Destination	Changes the currently selected destination	‘d’ or ‘D’
Level	Toggles the level on/off to affect possible breakaways on subsequent takes. Displays the level name.	‘l’ or ‘L’
Sub-Panel 1 Lock	Allows the sub-panel to be locked in one of three ways : a) stops any take ( sub-panel lock ), b) stops take on the current sub-panel 1 destination from this panel ( dest lock ) or c) same as b but on any panel ( system dest lock )	‘k’ or ‘K’
Menu	Allows access to another menu. Caution if the user is allowed access to another menu make sure that he can navigate back.	'm' or 'M'
Source shift key	Increments the source number of the source or source preset keys defined for this menu by the number of source keys in this menu. The key number defines the number of sources to be scrolled through. If 5 source keys are defined on this menu and you want to scroll through 20 sources then 20 should be entered into the key number field. All source keys that are changed by menu keys are affected by this shift. See Note1
Destination shift key	Increments the destination number of the destination keys defined for this menu by the number of destination keys defined in this menu. The key number defines the number of destinations to be scrolled through. See Note1
Source display key	This button has no function apart from displaying the mnemonic of the source that is routed to the selected destination.
Current Source display key	This button has no function apart from displaying the mnemonic of the source that is routed to the current destination.
Destination display key	This button has no function apart from displaying the mnemonic of the current destination
System salvo key	This key type allows one of the system salvo's ( defined by the salvo combo box ) to be fired.
Soft Destination key	This key is the same as a destination but allows the user to re-program the destination it refers to when in the learn mode.
Enable	Inhibits anysource key from being taken to a dest unless this button is held down.
Married Level	Toggles multiple levels on/off with one keypress. Key number is bit-mapped as follows. level 1 - Bit 0 - 0x01,  level 2 - Bit 1 - 0x02, level 3 - Bit 2 - 0x04, level 4 - Bit 3 - 0x08, level 5 - Bit 4 - 0x10, level 6 - Bit 5 - 0x20, level 7 - Bit 6 - 0x40, level 8 - Bit 7 - 0x80 Level 3 and 4 would be defined by a key number of 12 decimal.
Source Offset key	This key allows an offset to be added to the source number of the source keys defined for this menu by the number entered into the key number field. If an offset of 12 is required then this value needs to be entered in to the key number field. See Note1
Destination Offset key	This key allows an offset to be added to the destination number of the destination keys defined for this menu by the number entered into the key number field. If an offset of 20 is required then this value 20 needs to be entered in to the key number field. See Note1
Source Preset	This key changes the source that is routed to the preselect. This key does not change any destination on the system but is used when a take or level take key is pressed. It will then take this preselection to the current destination.
Learn Mode	This key toggles the mode of the panel between normal operation and learn mode, in learn mode the soft key types will be able to be re-programmed. This mode will return to normal operation when a soft key has been pressed.
Soft Source Preset	This key is the same as a source preset but allows the user to re-program the source it refers to when in the learn mode.
Take Preset	This key takes the current source preselection to the current destination on all the currently enabled levels. The button will display the currently routed source on the lowest enabled level, unless a legend is given to this key.
Take Level Preset	This key takes the current source preselection to the current destination on the specified level.The button will display the currently routed source on this level, unless a legend is given to this key.
Preset Source Display	This type has no function apart from displaying the mnemonic of the current preselected source.
Soft Source	This key is the same as a source but allows the user to re-program the source it refers to when in the learn mode.
Preset clear+add string	This will clear the preset string and add the key legend string defined for this key to it.
Preset, clear+add row 1 or append row 2	This key will perform two different functions dependant on the content of the preset string. If the preset string is empty then it will add the first line of the key legend string defined for this key to it, otherwise it will append the second line of the key legend string defined for this key to the preset string providing there are less than 8 characters already in the string.
Clear Preset	This key will clear the current preset string.
Preset append string	This will append the key legend string defined for this key to the preset string.
Preset delete last character	This will delete the last character of the preset string, for use when incorrect key presses have occured.
Destination Take	This key will display the currently selected destination. When pressed it will look for an exact match between the preset string and a destination name. Given that it finds a match it will change the current destination. If there is not an exact match then it will replace the optionally displayed preset string with the string 'name???' to indicate the error. If the string starts with "O/PUT" then it will look for the first destination with this physical ouput number on the first enabled level.
Preset Name Display + Take	This key will display the preset string and when pressed will look for an exact match between the preset string and a source selector name (8 characters). Given that it finds a match it will then issue a take command for this source to the current destination. If there is not an exact match then it will replace the preset string with the string 'name ??' to indicate the error. If the string starts with "INPUT" then it will look for the first source with this physical input number on the first enabled level.
Preset, clear+add row 1 or clear+add row 2	This key will clear the preset string and toggle between either adding the first line of the key legend string (up to 5 characters) or adding the second line of the key legend string (up to 5 characters) defined for this key to the preset string.
Level Source Display & Enable	Toggles the level on/off to affect possible breakaways on subsequent takes. Displays the source name routed to this level.
Source Trace Display	This function is used where the user wants to see a list of destinations that are routed to a particular source. Displays one of the destinations routed to the current preselected source pn the lowest enabled sub-panel 1 level. This key is effected by the destination shift function.
Source Shift Up	This negates the previous source shift key press.
Destination Shift Up	This negates the previous destination shift key press.
Level 8, 3 Source Key	This key allows the user to select 1 of 3 sources on level 8 of the system. This key is intended to be used, primarily, for controlling audio crossover modes with a single key.
Level 8, 4 Source Key	This key allows the user to select 1 of 4 sources on level 8 of the system. This key is intended to be used, primarily, for controlling audio crossover modes with a single key.
Previous Destination	Changes the current destination to the previous one defined in the name table.
Next Destination	Changes the current destination to the next one defined in the name table.
Previous Source	Changes the source routed to the current destination to the previous one defined in the name table.
Next Source	Changes the source routed to the  current destination to the next one defined in the name table.
Previous Preset Source	This key decrements the source that is routed to the preselect. This key does not change any destination on the system but is used when a take or level take key is pressed. It will then take this preselection to the current destination.
Next Preset Source	This key increments the source that is routed to the preselect. This key does not change any destination on the system but is used when a take or level take key is pressed. It will then take this preselection to the current destination.
Output Monitor Destination	This key is used for controlling an output monitor destination. The output monitoring destination should be selected as the current destination and then this key type is used to select a destination to be monitored. It displays a destination name in its window.
Sub-panel 2 Take Preset	This key takes the current source preselection to the current sub-panel 2 destination on the enabled levels. The button will display the currently routed source on the lowest enabled level.
Sub-panel 2 Take Level Preset	This key takes the current source preselection to the sub-panel 2 destination on the specified level.The button will display the currently routed source on this level.
Sub-panel 2 Soft Source	This key is the same as a source but allows the user to re-program the source it refers to when in the learn mode. It changes the routing of the sub-panel 2 destination on the specified level.
Subpanel 2 Source	Takes this source to current sub-panel 2 destination
Subpanel 2 Destination	Changes the current sub-panel 2 destination
Subpanel 2 Lock	Allows one of the three lock modes for subpanel 2. As described for supanel 1.
Subpanel 3 Source	Takes this source to current sub-panel 3 destination
Subpanel 3 Destination	Changes the current sub-panel 3 destination
Subpanel 3 Take Preset	This key takes the current source preselection to the current sub-panel 3 destination on the enabled levels. The button will display the currently routed source on the lowest enabled level.
Subpanel 3 Lock	Allows one of the three lock modes for subpanel 3. As described for supanel 1.
Subpanel 4 Source	Takes this source to current sub-panel 4 destination
Subpanel 4 Destination	Changes the current sub-panel 4 destination
Subpanel 4 Take Preset	This key takes the current source preselection to the current sub-panel 4 destination on the enabled levels. The button will display the currently routed source on the lowest enabled level.
Subpanel 4 Lock	Allows one of the three lock modes for subpanel 4. As described for supanel 1.
Subpanel 5 Source	see equivalent key for subpanel 1..4
Subpanel 5 Destination	see equivalent key for subpanel 1..4
Subpanel 5 Take Preset	see equivalent key for subpanel 1..4
Subpanel 5 Lock	see equivalent key for subpanel 1..4
Subpanel 6 Source	see equivalent key for subpanel 1..4
Subpanel 6 Destination	see equivalent key for subpanel 1..4
Subpanel 6 Take Preset	see equivalent key for subpanel 1..4
Subpanel 6 Lock	see equivalent key for subpanel 1..4
Subpanel 7 Source	see equivalent key for subpanel 1..4
Subpanel 7 Destination	see equivalent key for subpanel 1..4
Subpanel 7 Take Preset	see equivalent key for subpanel 1..4
Subpanel 7 Lock	see equivalent key for subpanel 1..4
Subpanel 8 Source	see equivalent key for subpanel 1..4
Subpanel 8 Destination	see equivalent key for subpanel 1..4
Subpanel 8 Take Preset	see equivalent key for subpanel 1..4
Subpanel 8 Lock	see equivalent key for subpanel 1..4

See CP-xxxx Panel Properties for Joystick and Parallel port configuration.

See LCD Properties for LCD Colour configuration..

Tips...

Use quick keys to speed up key definition entry,

Tab or cursor keys - moves to the next button

S - defines the key as a source key and increments the key number from the last source that was changed.

D - defines the key as a destination key and increments the key number from the last destination that was changed.

L - defines the key as a level key and increments the key number from the last level that was changed.

K - defines the key as a lock key.

N - defines the current key to have no function.

1 - when the current focused item is a key pressing the '1' key causes the focus to go to the key number combo box

M - if the currently highlighted key is a menu key then this navigates to the menu defined by the key  number, else it defines this key as a menu key.

T - toggles the "Key changed by menu" parameter of panel if editing menu 1 only.

U - Unpark, this assigns the key attributes currently on the parking button to the current key

P - Park, this assigns the key attributes on the current key to the parking button.

Mouse buttons

middle button : allows key type to be changed when focused on panel button.

right hand button : allows key number combo to be changed when focused on panel button.

Note 1

As a result of continuous improvements on our products, the value needed for the key number field has changed. With CP-2000 Version X.21 or earlier this value needed to be 1 less than that described above.


Communication Problems
"Could not initialise comms port"

This is caused by another program already using the COM port you have selected.  The solution is to use another COM port or quit the program that is using the COM port and then try again.  Note, if you had been using the MSDOS prompt to start a comms based program, then you must exit both the program and the MSDOS prompt.

"Router did not respond"

"Router did not acknowledge poll"

These messages are caused when the COM port exists but no replies are being received from the router.  Check the following:

SC-1000 Control system

1. Are you using the same COM port as set in the Communications Parameters Dialog

2. Do you have the correct cable, see ‘RS232 cable’.

3. Is the cable plugged into the setup port of the SC-1000.

4. Make sure the comms. settings on the SC-1000 match those in the Comms. Parameters Dialog.

Routing Frame Control System

1. Are you using the same COM port as set in the Communications Parameters Dialog

2. Do you have the correct cable, see ‘RS232 cable’.

3. Is the CI-0001 interface card fitted and the links set to RS232.

4. Is DIP-2 on the router in the down position to enable the RS232 port.

5. Have you connected to the master router, this will have DIP-3 in the down position.

6. Does the router have standard Quartz protocol software fitted.  The EPROMS will be labeled with a ‘-1’ e.g. SYS-1 of PC150-1.

7. The user memory device in  the router needs to be an NVRAM (DS1230 or DS1245), not to be confused with the NVRAM in the system ram position.

8. Some routers have more than one D9 connector,  check in your Quartz manual that you have used the correct connector

Q-Link not working when serial cable plugged to Laptop

On recent lap-top computers there is a problem when just plugging the serial cable from the laptop to the master router device. This problem manifests itself as the Q-Link devices not coming on-line. The problem occurs when the serial port of the PC is not-active, if however the PC comms dialog is opened in WinSetup the problem stops. The PC when in this mode puts a constant break condition on the RS-232 line which some versions of the FU-0003 firmware does not cope with. This has been fixed in later versions of FU-0003 firmware, please report any problems of this type to Quartz technical support.


Upload Configuration
Upload Configuration (System menu)

This option allows the configuration in the Master Q-link device of a system to be uploaded into WinSetup. It should only be used to verify the information that is in the router and not used in order to edit the existing configuration as the QRS file should always be regarded as the master version of the configuration data.

PLEASE NOTE: This command will not reproduce all the information in the QRS file that was downloaded to the router as the router only holds a sub-set of this information. The information may also be interpreted differently to how it was created e.g. a 32x32 Analogue audio router being interpreted as two 32x16 routers or frame splits interpreted as special crosspoint mapping.

WARNING: This option will delete the information currently in WinSetup, please save the current QRS file before using this option if it has changed.

The option will present you with a progress bar as the setup data is transferred from the router.  During the upload the Q-link will be disabled.  Once the upload is complete there will be a short delay while the routers and remote panels are polled and placed back on-line by the master frame.

If you need to abort a upload press the escape key.

Communications problems

This function is not currently available on SC-1000 based systems.


LCD Properties

LCD Colour Selector

The LCD buttons used by Quartz can be configured to display a number of different colours. By default different key types use a 'standard set' of colours, but now the user has facility to change these colours on an individual panel basis.

There are a number of standard key types that have colour configuration capability, these are shown in greyed-out edit boxes within this section. Any  key type not covered by these types with be configured by the "Other Off" or "Other On" settings.

Key Type

This selects the key type that requires a colour change, when changing the selection the current colour setting will change in the Colour selector.

Colour Selector

This will change the colour of the currently selected key type, when changing the selection the colour setting shown in the greyed-out edit box will change to show the result of the change.

Restore

This will restore all the key type colours to the Quartz standard.

Save Default

This will save the current colour settings as the default for any LCD panels that are created subsequently.


Frame Selection
Frame Selection dialog

This dialog allows the user to select or change the frame type to be configured. If editing an existing frame then the currently selected frame will be shown in the list box, if creating a new frame, the first frame in the "All Frames" category will be selected.

List Available Frame Types

This radio box selection determines the frame types that are presented in the list box below this area. Choose the format of frame required or "All" for all frames to be presented in the list.

Frame Types

This list box shows entries for all frames available in the Quartz range of routers within the category chosen above. Select an item in the list to choose the product you require to be configured.

Note: If you cannot find the exact product size then choose the closest product larger than that required and alter the input and output range when in the main frame configuration dialog.

A normal part number is "Q1600-AA-1608" where

Q1600 is the router family, not relevant to the setup

AA is the signal type.

AA=Analogue Audio

SV=Serial Video

AV=Analogue Video

DA=Digital Audio

1608 is the matrix size. 1608=16 inputs, 8 outputs

For Q1600-RS-xxxx routers, refer to RS422 Routing for additional help.

For Q16/32/6400-AA-xxxx routers, refer to Audio Routing for additional help.

For Q1601/Q1602 series routers, refer to Q1601/2 Routers for additional help.

For TR-3200A routers, refer to the first paragraph of the TR-3200A page for additional help.

Current  Part Number

If changing the frame, this edit box will show the current part number of the selected item.

OK / Cancel

Press the OK button to change the frame to the currently selected item or press the cancel button to not action the change. Pressing the OK button will take or return the user to the Frame configuration dialog.


Advanced Frame Dialog, main

This is the main dialog for editing advanced frames (routers) on the system, the other associated dialogs for definition of a frame namely the Frame Properties and Frame System Data dialog can be accessed by pressing the other tabs at the top of the main dialog window.

Part Number

The part number of the currently selected frame is shown in this non-editable box..

A normal part number is "Q1600-AA-1608" where

Q1600 is the router family, not relevant to the setup

AA is the signal type.

AA=Analogue Audio

SV=Serial Video

AV=Analogue Video

DA=Digital Audio

1608 is the matrix size. 1608=16 inputs, 8 outputs

For Q1600-RS-xxxx routers, refer to RS422 Routing for additional help.

Frame Type

Each Frame has an associated frame type which determines the behaviour of the frame. This non-editable field shows the frame type for the currently selected frame. This field is for information only.

Change Frame

This button is used when you require to change the frame size or type. This action will cause the Frame selection dialog to be displayed.

Name

The frame can have a name to help identify it at a later date.  This field is optional.

Description

The frame can have a description to help further identify it at a later date. This field is optional and should be no longer than 32 characters long.

Q-Link address

The frames Q-Link address or addresses will have been allocated automatically but can be changed manually if required.  The address is shown in hexadecimal notation.  The rotary switches inside the router must be set to match the hexadecimal value.  See Q-Link Addressing for further information. For frames with two processor cards, two Q-link addresses are required.

FRAME CONTROL

Sub-divide Frame

A router can be sub-divided into smaller routers as a cost effective solution where multiple small routers are required. E.g. a 8x8 stereo router can be formed from a 16x16 mono router.  The default is NO.  If  a split is selected then new edit boxes appear for each split of the frame. The frame can be split into up to 5 parts. With the advanced frame type this can be achieved without the need for special crosspoint mapping.

Automatic Settings

If this check box is ticked then WinSetup will try and change the values of the frame ranges when a new frame or new sub-division is made of a frame. Un-check this if you do not require this to occur.

PHYSICAL FRAME

Level

If the frame has multiple levels within the router then a selection box will be presented that allows the choice of the internal physical levels within the frame. If ALL is selected then ALL internal levels will respond to this division of the frame.

Name

This field is an optional single character field used to identify the split of a level. In the case of a single Analogue video frame being used as a YUV router. The frame would be split into three but all three would normally be controlled by the "Video" control level, the name field allows the Y,U, and V splits to be identified when creating sources and destinations.

Input & Output Size

These two edit boxes define the size of the division of the frame.

Output & Input range

These four numbers define the range of the physical inputs/outputs used for each partition of the frame.

CONTROL SYSTEM

Control Level

This selection box determines what control level this partition of the frame will be controlled by.

Source Min. & Max.

This defines the range that this partition of the frame will react to for the defined control level of the source definitions.

Destination Min. & Max.

This defines the range that this partition of the frame will react to for the defined control level of the destination definitions.

In the example above, the size is 96x96 controlling inputs 1-96 and outputs 1-96, the inputs will be controlled by sources whose definition in the "SDV" level uses a number between 1 and 96. The outputs will be controlled by destinations whose definition in the "SDV" level uses a number between 1 and 96.

CASCADE SETTINGS

Cascade Frame

A large input router can be made up of 'n' smaller frames by feeding the outputs of 'upstream' routers into the inputs of a combiner or 'downstream' router. This feature needs no special configuration of the 'upstream' routers but only for the 'downstream' router. If this frame is a downstream router then check this box and the options described below will then become visible.

Downstream Frame

Check this box to determine that this division of the frame will react as a downstream router.

Upstream Frame Input & Output Size

These two edit boxes should be set to the input and output size of the upstream routers, this makes the assumption (only works) if all the upstream routers are the same size.

In the example above, the size of the virtual frame is 64x4 controlling inputs 1-16 and outputs 1-4 of the downstream router, the inputs will be controlled by sources whose definition in the "Video" level uses a number between 1 and 64. The outputs will be controlled by destinations whose definition in the "Video" level uses a number between 1 and 4. There are four 16x4 upstream routers assumed to be connected as shown below.

Virtual 64x4 Router


Output Monitoring
Serial Video and Analogue Audio Output Monitoring

On the Q128-SV & Q6400-AA frame there is a hardware option for an output monitor bus. This feature allows a single output from the rear of the frame to monitor all the other outputs from the router. It is normally used for engineering purposes.

This feature can be controlled by the Q-link system, however the operation of this can be confusing unless it is controlled from a button-per-source type panel.

The output monitor is controlled as a destination on the system, normally named "OP-MON" or similar. This destination should control output 129 on the Q128-SV frame and output 65 on the Q6400-AA frame on the respective control levels of the system.

The output that this bus is monitoring is controlled by routing a source to it (hence the confusion). The input number used by this source on the respective control level determines the ouput being monitored.

In the above examples if SRC-4 was routed to OP-MON then the Q128-SV frame's output monitor would be monitoring ouput 4 of the frame and the Q6400-AA frame's output monitors ( two outputs for stereo)  would both be monitoring ouput 15 of the frame.

In order to satisfy WinSetup the output range in the frame definition dialog has to be extended to include the output bus ( 1-129 for Q128-SV and 1-65 for Q6400-AA ).


General Options
General Options (Options menu)

This dialog allows the file parameters that WinSetup uses to be configured.

Select ‘Options’ and ‘General’ to present the General Options Dialog Box.

Open File on Startup

This facility will open the last file to be opened when WinSetup is invoked. Uncheck the box for this facility to be disabled.

File Paths

WinSetup uses a number of different file types each of which can have individual file paths that the progam will default to. These can be changed by editing the relevent path.

Check for duplicate outputs

If this option is checked then a validation process will be performed every time the destination dialog is closed to identify any duplicate output numbers in a level for the current configuration. This will help to identify any possible problems encountered by users where the status of the routing system is not reflected properly. This happens when more than one destination controls the same physical output.

Lock name table order when panels defined

When this option is checked it stops the user from being able to change the order of the source and destinations in the system. This check is to remind users that panels might have to be re-configured after doing this.

Prompt to remap buttons on changes

When this option is checked it prompts the user when the order of the name table has changed with a dialog that gives the option for WinSetup to remap all defined panels and special interfaces in the system.


Quartz Contact Details
Quartz Technical Support

If you require technical support, listed below are the methods of contact in order of preference.

Web Site

http://www.quartzuk.com

The Quartz web site contains the latest version of the help files to aid the installation and application of Quartz products.

Email

support@quartzuk.com

This is the preferred method of support. All support emails are usually answered within 1 working day (Monday-Friday).

UK Technical Support Section

Telephone : +44 (0) 118 9350203

Facsimile : +44 (0) 118 9350206

We have a technical support desk, the support line times are 9.00am to 5.30pm UK time (either GMT or BST). You can either call or fax.your questions through to us on the above numbers.

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CP-2000-24 LCD Panel
CP-2000-24  LCD button Panel

This is a 32 LCD button panel, normally used where source and destination legends might be changing with different system setups. The CP-2000 panel consists of 32 buttons, each button has the option to change function when a menu key type is selected.

The number of virtual keys that can be programmed depends on the control system it is used with, the standard router frame based control system limits the CP-2000 to 512 virtual keys, the SC-1000 limits this to 2500 virtual keys.

This limit on virtual keys allows a trade-off between the number of buttons that change with menu keys and the maximum number of menus you can access. For example on a router based control system, if all 32 buttons are configured to change then you can define up to 16 menus (32x16=512), if 30 buttons change then you can define up to 17 menus (30x17 + 2 = 512 ), 28 buttons - 18 menus, 26 buttons - 19 menus, 24 buttons - 21 menus ( 24x21 + 8 = 512 ) and so on.

The CP-2000 will take the legend that it displays in the LCD for sources, destinations and levels keys from the mnemonic table that is downloaded to it from the master Q-link device. These 10 character ( 2 row 5+5 format ) legends can be changed from LCD button legend edit box in the source, destination and level configuration dialog windows in WinSetup.

Please note the following limit on configuration does not apply to SC-1000 based systems.

The configuration of the CP-2000 allows for 120 additional legends to be defined for the panel. The first 'n' legends will be used for the legend used for menu keys, where 'n' is the maximum number of menus defined. This means that if you define a legend for a menu 1 key then that legend will be displayed for all keys that are defined as menu 1 keys, saving duplication of information. Any source,destination or level legend can override the mnemonic table legend by supplying a legend for that key in the legend edit box, i.e. override 'CAM-1' as 'FRED SMITH'.

Tip...

When configuring this panel the "Key changed by menu" parameter should be configured before any other attribute as this will effect all the menus that are configured.

The panel can operate in three different modes any or all of which can be used in the same configuration of the panel. Firstly and most simply it can act as a button per source panel where direct takes are made on the routing system when a source key is pressed, secondly it can can work in preset/take mode where the source is a pre-selected using the 'Source Preset' key type and then taken by the system when one of the take buttons is pressed. Thirdly it can be programmed to build up a preset name using the key legend fields on the buttons and then when this name is a valid source or destination selector name a take can be pressed to change either the route or the current destination.

Name

The CP-2000 can have a name to help identify it at a later date.  This field is optional and should be no longer than 16 characters long.

Description

The CP-2000 can have a description to help further identify it at a later date.  This field is optional and should be no longer than 32 characters long.

Q-Link address

The CP-2000 Q-Link address will have been allocated automatically but can be changed manually if required.  The address is shown and edited in hexadecimal notation.  The rotary switch inside the router must be set to match the lower digit of this hexadecimal value, see Print System Setup and Q-Link Addressing for further information.

Default Parameters :

Sub-panel:	This feature allows a panel to be sub-divided into smaller panels, each with its own operation.  A typical example would be to configure the panel to control two separate outputs.  Each sub-panel has its own default destination and level.
Destination:	This is the destination that the panel will control when it first powers up.  For single bus panels set to the output to be controlled.  For XY panels set to a ‘safe’ output such as a picture monitor.
Level:	This is the level or levels that the panel will control when it first powers up.  If the panel does not have level buttons then the operator can never change away from this setting.  With level buttons the operator can perform breakaway (non-married) takes.
Configure Menu

This selection box defines which menu is currently being shown and configured, the panel will power-up on menu 1, any navigation to different menu numbers is accomplished with any of the buttons being defined as menu keys. This selection box appends the menu number with the legend given to a menu key with this number, this makes it easier to identify the menu's function.

Copy Menu

This button copies the current menu to an internal clipboard. This feature allows LCD button panel menus to be copied within panels or between panels or indeed between QRS files. The clipboard used is initialised only when WinSetup is invoked.

Paste Menu

This button allows a previously copied LCD button panel menu to be pasted to the current menu being configured. It only pastes to keys that change between menus. A CP-1000 menu can be copied to the first 16 buttons of a CP-2000 panel.

Key Definition

This is where the currently highlighted key is edited. Select a key ( by either tabbing to it or selecting with the mouse ) and the Key Type and Key Number will show the current assignment  e.g.for a source key type, the key number is the source that will be selected.

Type:	This selection box defines the functionality of the currently highlighted key, the current functions supported are shown below.
Number:	This selection box or edit box changes depending on the functionality of the key defined by Type. If the key defined as a source key then a selection box containing all the defined sources appears, likewise for destinations, levels, salvos and locks. If the key defined requires a number to affect the function then a decimal edit box appears that allows a 3 digit number to be edited.
Park Position:	This is a key that can be used as a ‘parking’ space to reflect and copy the functionality of a particular key. In order to copy a key functionality to this position, select the key to copy and then press ‘p’ or ‘P’, this then moves the key type and number to the parked key ( not affecting the copied key ). To move the parked key to another key, select the key to be changed and press either ‘u’ or ‘U’. After each ‘u’ key press the key number is automatically incremented if the key type is a source, destination or level key.
Auto  Legend:	When this box is checked the Key Legend edit box will change if the key definition is changed.
Key changed by menu	This checkbox determines if the currently selected key will change when a menu key is pressed, it can only be changed when defining menu 1. Note: The number of keys that change affects the number of menus the user can define, it also effects the configuration of ALL menus and should be setup first when configuring the panel.
Legend:	This edit box displays affects what is displayed in the LCD of the button. If this edit box is left empty and the key is a source, level or destination key then it will obtain its legend from the relevant name table. i.e. source/level/destination LCD button legend. This edit box allows a two row 5+5 character legend to be used. If only 1,2 or 3  characters are used on any one line, spaces can be added before in order to centre justify the legend when it is displayed in the LCD display.
CP-2000 Key Types

This panel has the same functions as the CP-2000-32 panel so please refer to this for further help on key types and quick keys.

See CP-xxxx Panel Properties for Joystick and Parallel port configuration.

See LCD Properties for LCD Colour configuration..

Tips...

Use quick keys to speed up key definition entry,

Tab or cursor keys - moves to the next button

S - defines the key as a source key and increments the key number from the last source that was changed.

D - defines the key as a destination key and increments the key number from the last destination that was changed.

L - defines the key as a level key and increments the key number from the last level that was changed.

K - defines the key as a lock key.

N - defines the current key to have no function.

1 - when the current focused item is a key pressing the '1' key causes the focus to go to the key number combo box

M - if the currently highlighted key is a menu key then this navigates to the menu defined by the key  number, else it defines this key as a menu key.

T - toggles the "Key changed by menu" parameter of panel if editing menu 1 only.

U - Unpark, this assigns the key attributes currently on the parking button to the current key

P - Park, this assigns the key attributes on the current key to the parking button.

Mouse buttons

middle button : allows key type to be changed when focused on panel button.

right hand button : allows key number combo to be changed when focused on panel button.

Note 1

As a result of continuous improvements on our products, the value needed for the key number field has changed. With CP-2000 Version X.21 or earlier this value needed to be 1 less than that described above.


CP-2000-48 LCD Panel
CP-2000-48  LCD button Panel

This is a 48 LCD button panel, normally used where source and destination legends might be changing with different system setups. This CP-2000 panel consists of 48 buttons, each button has the option to change function when a menu key type is selected.

The number of virtual keys that can be programmed depends on the control system it is used with, the standard router frame based control system limits the CP-2000 to 512 virtual keys, the SC-1000 limits this to 2500 virtual keys.

This limit on virtual keys allows a trade-off between the number of buttons that change with menu keys and the maximum number of menus you can access. For example on a router based control system, if all 48 buttons are configured to change then you can define up to 10 menus (48x10=480), if 46 buttons change then you can define up to 11 menus (46x11 = 506 ), 42 buttons - 12 menus, 39 buttons - 13 menus, 31 buttons - 16 menus ( 31x16 = 496 ) and so on.

The CP-2000 will take the legend that it displays in the LCD for sources, destinations and levels keys from the mnemonic table that is downloaded to it from the master Q-link device. These 10 character ( 2 row 5+5 format ) legends can be changed from LCD button legend edit box in the source, destination and level configuration dialog windows in WinSetup.

Please note the following limit on configuration does not apply to SC-1000 based systems

The configuration of the CP-2000 allows for 120 additional legends to be defined for the panel. The first 'n' legends will be used for the legend used for menu keys, where 'n' is the maximum number of menus defined. This means that if you define a legend for a menu 1 key then that legend will be displayed for all keys that are defined as menu 1 keys, saving duplication of information. Any source,destination or level legend can override the mnemonic table legend by supplying a legend for that key in the legend edit box, i.e. override 'CAM-1' as 'FRED SMITH'.

Tip...

When configuring this panel the "Key changed by menu" parameter should be configured before any other attribute as this will effect all the menus that are configured.

The panel can operate in three different modes any or all of which can be used in the same configuration of the panel. Firstly and most simply it can act as a button per source panel where direct takes are made on the routing system when a source key is pressed, secondly it can can work in preset/take mode where the source is a pre-selected using the 'Source Preset' key type and then taken by the system when one of the take buttons is pressed. Thirdly it can be programmed to build up a preset name using the key legend fields on the buttons and then when this name is a valid source or destination selector name a take can be pressed to change either the route or the current destination.

Name

The CP-2000 can have a name to help identify it at a later date.  This field is optional and should be no longer than 16 characters long.

Description

The CP-2000 can have a description to help further identify it at a later date.  This field is optional and should be no longer than 32 characters long.

Q-Link address

The CP-2000 Q-Link address will have been allocated automatically but can be changed manually if required.  The address is shown and edited in hexadecimal notation.  The rotary switch inside the router must be set to match the lower digit of this hexadecimal value, see Print System Setup and Q-Link Addressing for further information.

Default Parameters :

Sub-panel:	This feature allows a panel to be sub-divided into smaller panels, each with its own operation.  A typical example would be to configure the panel to control two separate outputs.  Each sub-panel has its own default destination and level.
Destination:	This is the destination that the panel will control when it first powers up.  For single bus panels set to the output to be controlled.  For XY panels set to a ‘safe’ output such as a picture monitor.
Level:	This is the level or levels that the panel will control when it first powers up.  If the panel does not have level buttons then the operator can never change away from this setting.  With level buttons the operator can perform breakaway (non-married) takes.
Configure Menu

This selection box defines which menu is currently being shown and configured, the panel will power-up on menu 1, any navigation to different menu numbers is accomplished with any of the buttons being defined as menu keys. This selection box appends the menu number with the legend given to a menu key with this number, this makes it easier to identify the menu's function.

Copy Menu

This button copies the current menu to an internal clipboard. This feature allows LCD button panel menus to be copied within panels or between panels or indeed between QRS files. The clipboard used is initialised only when WinSetup is invoked.

Paste Menu

This button allows a previously copied LCD button panel menu to be pasted to the current menu being configured. It only pastes to keys that change between menus. A CP-1000 menu can be copied to the first 16 buttons of a CP-2000 panel.

Key Definition

This is where the currently highlighted key is edited. Select a key ( by either tabbing to it or selecting with the mouse ) and the Key Type and Key Number will show the current assignment  e.g.for a source key type, the key number is the source that will be selected.

Type:	This selection box defines the functionality of the currently highlighted key, the current functions supported are shown below.
Number:	This selection box or edit box changes depending on the functionality of the key defined by Type. If the key defined as a source key then a selection box containing all the defined sources appears, likewise for destinations, levels, salvos and locks. If the key defined requires a number to affect the function then a decimal edit box appears that allows a 3 digit number to be edited.
Park Position:	This is a key that can be used as a ‘parking’ space to reflect and copy the functionality of a particular key. In order to copy a key functionality to this position, select the key to copy and then press ‘p’ or ‘P’, this then moves the key type and number to the parked key ( not affecting the copied key ). To move the parked key to another key, select the key to be changed and press either ‘u’ or ‘U’. After each ‘u’ key press the key number is automatically incremented if the key type is a source, destination or level key.
Auto  Legend:	When this box is checked the Key Legend edit box will change if the key definition is changed.
Key changed by menu	This checkbox determines if the currently selected key will change when a menu key is pressed, it can only be changed when defining menu 1. Note: The number of keys that change affects the number of menus the user can define, it also effects the configuration of ALL menus and should be setup first when configuring the panel.
Legend:	This edit box displays affects what is displayed in the LCD of the button. If this edit box is left empty and the key is a source, level or destination key then it will obtain its legend from the relevant name table. i.e. source/level/destination LCD button legend. This edit box allows a two row 5+5 character legend to be used. If only 1,2 or 3  characters are used on any one line, spaces can be added before in order to centre justify the legend when it is displayed in the LCD display.
CP-2000 Key Types

This panel has the same functions as the CP-2000-32 panel so please refer to this for further help on key types and quick keys.

See CP-xxxx Panel Properties for Joystick and Parallel port configuration.

See LCD Properties for LCD Colour configuration..

Tips...

Use quick keys to speed up key definition entry,

Tab or cursor keys - moves to the next button

S - defines the key as a source key and increments the key number from the last source that was changed.

D - defines the key as a destination key and increments the key number from the last destination that was changed.

L - defines the key as a level key and increments the key number from the last level that was changed.

K - defines the key as a lock key.

N - defines the current key to have no function.

1 - when the current focused item is a key pressing the '1' key causes the focus to go to the key number combo box

M - if the currently highlighted key is a menu key then this navigates to the menu defined by the key  number, else it defines this key as a menu key.

T - toggles the "Key changed by menu" parameter of panel if editing menu 1 only.

U - Unpark, this assigns the key attributes currently on the parking button to the current key

P - Park, this assigns the key attributes on the current key to the parking button.

Mouse buttons

middle button : allows key type to be changed when focused on panel button.

right hand button : allows key number combo to be changed when focused on panel button.

Note 1

As a result of continuous improvements on our products, the value needed for the key number field has changed. With CP-2000 Version X.21 or earlier this value needed to be 1 less than that described above.


Edit Scroll dialog
Edit Scroll List

This dialog allows the parameters for a scroll key type to be edited. These key types allow up to 6 or 8 sources or destinations to be scrolled through. This dialog allows these sources/destinations to be defined in the order that the user wants them to scroll round.

Source / Destination List

This list box allows a number of objects to be selected (utilising the mouse, shift and control keys) so that they can be transferred into the scroll list.

Scroll List

This list box defines the objects and the order in which the key type will scroll through them, it will hold up to 8 objects.

Insert

This will insert items selected in the source / destination list into the scroll list if there is room. It will always append the items to the bottom of the scroll list and will insert them in the order of the items selected in the source / destination list.

Remove

This will remove the selected items in the scroll list.

Clear

This will remove all items that are in the scroll list.

OK

There is no way of cancelling the operations carried out, so when you have finished editing the parameters for a scroll key type close the dialog by pressing the O.K. button. This will return you to the panel dialog.


Input name dialog
Physical Input Name Dialog Box

The Quartz control system displays a source name that is routed to a destination on each of the control levels. The same name is displayed for all levels. For example if a source was created with the name "TEST" and was made up of a video signal with colour bars and an audio signal with 1Khz tone. Then the source name TEST would be displayed on both the video and audio levels if this source was taken to the current destination of a panel with a display window on it.

On an SC-1000 based system each physical input can be assigned a name, so that in the above example if the source "TEST" were taken to a destination then optionally the name "BARS" could appear in the video level window and "TONE" could be displayed in the audio level window.

Use

This dialog allows the user to create the physical input names used by the system. The list box displays a list of the physical inputs in the system and the names that will be used for each level. By default WinSetup will use the name of the first source that uses this input on a level. If a name is required to be different for a phyiscal input number then this number should be selected on the list box and its current settings are shown in the parameters below this. The radio button should then be changed to override and the new name/s entered for the level/s required.

Current Input Settings

Level 1.. 8 Name

The name should be limited to 8 or 10 characters depending on the type of the display panels used in the system.

Next, Previous Buttons ( Alt-n, Alt-p )

These buttons step through the currently selected inputs

OK Button

There is no way of cancelling the operations carried out, so in order to close the dialog press the O.K. button. If the changes made need to be ignored the only way of cancelling them is read a previous version of the file and abort the changes to the current file.

Notes

1. Each panel can be configured to display the source names or the physical input names.


SC-1000 Configuration Manager

This dialog presents the user with a dialog which details the configurations already within the SC-1000 that it is currently connected to and gives the user options to manage these configurations.

The Current Configuration section shows the name and size of the configuration for the currently loaded file and gives the user options for downloading this file

Download

This button will download the current configuration file and restart the SC-1000 system if the 'Active after Download' option is checked.

Live Update

This button will work out the differences from the last time this file was sent to the SC-1000 and only send these differences, the system will not restart but just modify the panel, frames, sources , destinations...  that have changed. This option would be used in a live environment where generally minor changes have been made to the system.

The SC-1000 Stored Configurations section shows the configuration files in the active SC-1000 and which file is currently active

Make Active

Having selected a configuration in the SC-1000 this button will make it the current file used by the SC-1000 for its routing system.

Delete

Having selected a configuration in the SC-1000 this button will delete the configuration from the SC-1000.

Close

This button will close the dialog and return the user to the main application


SC-1000 Port Editor

This dialog presents the user with details of the current port settings.

Port

This selects the physical port to be configured.

Name

This name is optional so the port usage can be identified.

Settings

These parameters allow the protocol type and port configuration to be changed.

Serial

 If the port is a serial device then parameters for baud rate, parity, data bits, optionally electrical standard and pinout, and stop bits are presented.

Q-link

If the device is a Q-link port then no parameters are allowed to change.

TCP/IP

If the port is an ethernet ( TCP/IP ) port then parameters for server/client, port number and address are shown.

Extra Protocol Information

If the protocol requires any extra information to customise its behaviour away from the default then this information is displayed and edited here in the form of alphanumeric lines of information.

Cancel

This will cancel any changes made to the port configuration and return to the SC-1000 configuration options dialog.

OK

This button will save any changes made to the port configuration and return to the  SC-1000 configuration options dialog.


SC-1000 Schedule Dialog
Scheduler Dialog

The SC-1000 includes a scheduling system which allows the user to create a number of events that repeat on a regular basis for automated operation.

This dialog presents the user with an off-line editor of the schedule. Once edited the schedule can optionally be downloaded to the SC-1000.

If the SC-1000 is currently connected then the dialog will show the current time and date of the unit and display a record off how many events are pending up until and including 23:59:59.

Note: In order for this schedule to run the scheduler has to be enabled in the SC-1000 Options dialog.

Schedule List

This list contains a number of events contained within this configuration file. An event consists of either a Route or Salvo take at a specific time within a date range, the event can also have a day of the week  filter applied. This list is ordered on the time field of the event.

Add

This button creates a new event and presents the Event edit dialog to edit the new event.

Edit

This button allows the currently higlighted event to be edited.

Delete

This button deletes the currently higlighted event from the schedule list.

Start

If while editing the schedule you wish the SC-1000 scheduler to restart after pressing the stop button then press Start.

Stop

If while editing the schedule you wish the SC-1000 scheduler to stop then press this button.

Download

This button will download just the schedule list to the SC-1000.

Cancel

This will cancel any changes made to the SC-1000 schedule and return to the main application dialog.

OK

This button will keep any changes made to the SC-1000 schedule and return to the main application dialog.


SC-1000 Schedule Event Dialog
Schedule Event Dialog

This dialog allows the parameters of a shedule event to be viewed and edited.

Event Type

This section configures the type of event and the parameters associated with it. For a Route Take event a source, destination and level selection is required. For a Salvo just the required salvo number / name is required.

Event Time

This section configures when the event will take place.

The event can be given a date range this will mean that the event will only be executed if the date is between the two dates.

The time that the event will be executed is expressed as a timecode ( hours, minutes, seconds and video frames ).

The day mask gives the option of not executing the event on certain days of the week. For example if the event were not required at the weekend then Sunday and Saturday should be de-selected.

Cancel

This will cancel any changes made to the event and return to the SC-1000 schedule dialog.

OK

This button will keep any changes made to the event and return to the SC-1000 schedule dialog.


SC-1000 Tie-line Dialog

The SC-1000 includes a tie-line manager which allows any two control levels to have a number of physical links between the two. These links will then be automatically allocated by the SC-1000 when a source and destination cannot be routed on one of the control levels. The links will also be de-allocated when the source using the link is no longer required by any of the destinations on that level.

This dialog presents the user with an editor for the tie-lines within this configuration.

Tie-line List

This list contains a the tie-lines defined in the configuration. The currently selected tie-line will have its parameters displayed below.

Source & Destination Level

A tie-line consists of a control level used by its sources and a control level used by its destinations.

Physical Output & Input

The physical output used by the tieline from the source level and the physical input used by the destination level.

Check Source Level Route

For each control level pair the tie line manager has the option to only allocate a tie-line when the source and destination being routed do not have a route on both the source and destination levels, or when the source and destination being routed do not have a route on the destination level only. Check this option if you require the added source level check.

Idle Settings

Idle Input and Source

When the tie-line is de-allocated either automatically or manually the tie-line input will be routed to the Idle Source, this should be a Source that has the source level enabled, the destination/s that were using that tie-line at the time of de-allocation will also be routed to an input on the destination level.

Auto Idle & Idle Time

This checkbox determines if this tie-line will be automatically idled by the SC-1000 at the Idle time.

Copy

This button will copy the current tie-line, incrementing both the input and output numbers.

Delete

This button deletes the currently higlighted tie-line from the list.

Add

This button will create a new tie-line in the list.

Cancel

This will cancel any changes made to the tie-lines and return to the main application dialog.

OK

This button will keep any changes made to the tie-lines and return to the main application dialog.


Tie-Line Status display
Tie-Line Status

This dialog shows the current status of the tie-line manager in the SC-1000. This dialog can be used to view, lock or de-allocate tie-lines within the system.

This dialog can be accessed through the destination status dialog on the system menu.

When first entering the status display the current status of the tie-lines are displayed.  Any change made by the SC-1000 will used to update the display.


CP-3200A XY Panel
CP-3200A XY alpha-numeric keypad Panel

This is a 30 button keypad panel normally used as a master XY panel.

Name

The CP-3200A can have a name to help identify it at a later date.  This field is optional.

Q-Link address

The CP-3200A Q-Link address will have been allocated automatically but can be changed manually if required. The address is shown and edited in hexadecimal notation.  The rotary switch inside the router must be set to match the lower digit of the hexadecimal value, see Print System Setup and Q-Link Addressing for further information.

Scroll Settings

These set the scroll limits for the next/previous destination and source key types.  On most XY panels these would be set to the first and last name in the destination and source name lists.

Default Parameters

Destination : This is the destination that the panel will control when it first powers up.  For single bus panels set to the output to be controlled.  For XY panels set to a ‘safe’ output such as a picture monitor.

Level : This is the level or levels that the panel will control when it first powers up.  If the panel does not have level buttons then the operator can never change away from this setting.  With level buttons the operator can perform breakaway (non-married) takes.

Preview Bus : This allows a router output to follow the source selected in the preset window, useful in live transmission situations.  Select none to disable the feature.  Select a destination name to enable a single output as the preview bus.

Key Definition

This is where the buttons are programmed.  Select a button and the Type, Name and Character will show the current assignment.

Type:	This selection box defines the functionality of the currently highlighted key.
Name	This field can hold up to a 8 character string and is only used by the following key types:      Preset clear+add string     Preset, clear+add string or add character     Preset append string
Character	This field is a single character used only if the key type is :     Preset, clear+add string or add character
Park Position:	This is a key that can be used as a ‘parking’ space to reflect and copy the functionality of a particular key. In order to copy a key functionality to this position, select the key to copy and then press ‘p’ or ‘P’, this then moves the key type and number to the parked key ( not affecting the copied key ). To move the parked key to another key, select the key to be changed and press either ‘u’ or ‘U’.
Auto  Legend:	When this box is checked the Key Legend edit box will change if the key definition is changed.
Legend:	This edit box displays what is printed for the currently selected key when the print panel legends facility is used. This field is optional and only need to be updated if panel legends are to be printed from within WinSetup.
CP-3200A Key Types

This panel has the same functions as the CP-3200 panel so please refer to this for further help on key types and quick keys.

Sleep time

Sets how long in minutes before the display blanks.  Any key press brings the display back to normal operation.  Set to zero to disable this feature.

Display brightness

Allows the display brightness to be set to 20%, 50%, or 100%.

See CP-xxxx Panel Properties for Joystick and Parallel port configuration.

Tips...

If your system has more names than will fit on the keypad then put the common names on the keypad and use the scroll buttons to get access to the less frequently used names.

The group of 6 keys can be used for names, particularly good for special names such as BLACK.

Unused level keys can be used for other functions such as Clear and Lock.

When using names like VTR1, VTR2, place a dash before the number (VTR-1) and name a keypad button with VTR-.  When selecting VTR-, the dash prompts the operator to add the number.


CP-3205A
CP-3205A 5 bus alpha-numeric keypad Panel

This is a 30 button keypad panel used as a 5 bus panel.

It works and is configured in the same way as the CP-3200A panel with the exception of being able to specify up to five default destinations and levels.

Normally the five keys below the display are configured as "Take Preset" keys.