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IconMaster™
Master Control Switcher
IconMaster™ is a cost-effective, modular master control and branding solution, offering the ability to combine critical master control functions with multi-integrated branding — all in a modular card format with room to add and grow as requirements change.
IconMaster is both SD and HD-ready, right from the outset. Customers are able to migrate from an SD Master Control to an HD Master Control by means of a straightforward configuration utility, without additional cost or hardware changes.
Features
Future-proofed
- SD- or HD-configurable with no hardware changes
- Upgrade from the IconLogo™ branding system to IconMaster master control
- RoHS-compliant
- Up to eight channels controlled from one RCP (remote control panel) or SCP (software control panel — one at a time or as mater and slaves.)
Flexible
- Optional assignable (two-channel) squeezeback with third background input
- Direct control of up to 12 auxiliary bus router inputs on up to 12 auxilliary router busses
- Program Bus Hot Cut for quick single-button on-air program changes
- Fast reset for single-button reset of audio and video processing parameters
- Hot keys for keyer changes, audio overs, background changes
- Quick Select single-button macros to save and recall source, keyer, and audio setting combinations
- 16 programmable and flexible effects with multiple segments for powerful looks
Routing Options
- External routing with 12 or 22 directly accessible inputs and connection to any size primary router
- Dynamic routing control capabilities allows router inputs to be re-mapped on the fly
- Automatic control of emergency backup source routing
- Native Ethernet or serial control of Harris routing systems
- Available third-party router control
Control
- 12- or 22-input deskmount/rackmount control panel
- Industry-standard buttons with LEDs for source selection and transitions
- User-configurable LCD buttons
- Optional intelligent audio control panel
- Optional enhanced software control application
- CCS™ control and monitoring with CCS Navigator™ or NUCLEUS™ when NEO® Resource Card (3901RES-E) is installed (Requires 3901RES-E)
Multi-channel modular design
- Two NEO-slot solution provides up to six channels in 3RU
- Three NEO-slot solution with optional discrete audio processing
- Audio monitoring (embedded audio with external routing)
- Operate multiple channels from single panel including master/slave modes
Audio Control
- Dedicated audio control panel offers direct access to channel gains
- Multiple audio channels can be ganged together as a cluster and controlled from a single knob
- Audio cluster gain values are tracked independently of sub-channel, providing powerful gain control
- Directly accessible audio over ratio control
- Up to 16 audio mapping profiles may be assigned from the control panel
- Passes non-PCM audio such as Dolby® E and Dolby® AC-3 on selected channels while processing PCM channels
Additional Features
- Full next-event preview
- Six keyers with assignable key priorities
- Two external, key/fill
- Four internal branding keys with up to 4 GB online logo storage
- Static and animated logos
- Analog and digital clocks
- Crawls, static text and Emergency Alert System (EAS)/Amber Alert
- Assignable clean output
- Flexible audio options
- Eight channels discrete (SD or HD)
- Eight or 16 channels embedded (SD)
- 16 channels embedded (HD only)
- Two audio overs with dedicated inputs
- Full-channel audio assignment and processing
- Machine control via serial or GPI outputs
- Full automation control
- Zero frme cut
Options
- Relay bypass with dedicated bypass input
- Discrete AES audio inputs/outputs
- Two-channel video effects/squeezeback
- Text crawl with dynamic data insertion via RSS and ODBC connectivity
- EAS and Amber Alert insertion
Product Details
Enhanced Control
IconMaster features a 12- or 22-input deskmount/rackmount control panel and in-dustry-standard buttons with LEDs for source selection and transitions, as well as fully configurable LCD buttons. An intelligent audio control panel and touch-screen configuration and control are available as options.
The IconMaster is fully controllable under automation, and is supported by a broad range of automation systems including Harris® D-Series™ and ADC™ playout automa-tion.
Unsurpassed Flexibility
With IconMaster, flexibility is a core feature. With assignable (two-channel) squeezback position, you have the power to choose. External routing with 12 or 22 directly acces-sible inputs is available, with or without emergency bypass routing.
Superior Branding
IconMaster delivers superior branding, including four internal and two external key lay-ers. Standard features supported include static and animated logos, analog and digital clock capability, optional crawls, optional temperature probe, optional emergency alert system (EAS ) and Amber Alert.
IconMaster is based on our industry-leading NEO modular platform, and IconMaster is the only master control that can be combined with other advanced applications to create a complete, self-contained channel release system.
IconMaster — master control and branding needs for today and tomorrow.
Images/Diagrams
IconMaster Remote Control Panel - ICONM-RCP-MAF
IconMaster Navigator Software Control Panel - MGI-GUI
Specifications
Specifications and designs are subject to change without notice.
| Serial Digital Video Inputs | |
| Number of Inputs | 7 (A, B, Fill1, Key1, Fill2, Key2, squeeze background) |
Standard | |
| SDTV | 270 Mb/s 525/625 per SMPTE 259M-C |
| HDTV | 1.485 Gb/s serial per SMPTE 292M 1080i/720p 59.94 Hz/50Hz |
| Equalization | Automatic up to 100 m (328 ft) of Belden 1694 |
| Connector Type | BNC |
| Return Loss (HD only) | >18 db |
| Impedance | 75 ohms |
| Genlock Input | |
| Connector Type | BNC |
| Number of Inputs | 1 genlock |
| Return Loss | -40 dB to 6 MHz |
| Impedance | 75 ohms |
| Reference Type | NTSC/PAL, color black, or 525/625 comp sync or tri-level per SMPTE 240M 29.97/30/25 |
| Level | 200 mV to 2 V nominal |
| Connector Type | BNC |
| Serial Digital Video Outputs | |
| Standard | |
| SDTV | 270 Mb/s 525/625 per SMPTE 259M |
| HDTV | 1.485 Gb/s serial per SMPTE 292 M 1080i/720p 59.94 Hz/50 Hz |
| Connector Type | BNC |
| Number of Outputs | 4; PGM (2), PVW, CLEAN |
| Return Loss | >18 db |
| Impedance | 75 ohms |
| Embedded Audio | |
| SDTV | Per SMPTE 272M (embedded as 20-bit audio only) |
| HDTV | Per SMPTE 299M (embedded as 24-bit audio) 48 KHz per AES3-1992 |
| Channels | 2 groups SD, 4 groups HD |
| Mode | Delete existing and rewrite new audio groups |
| Discrete Audio for Audio Over | |
| Inputs | 2 AES (internal routing) |
| Resolution | 24-bit operation |
| Sampling Rate Input | 48 KHz (33, 44.1 KHz) |
| Sample Rate Converter SRC Disable | No |
| Connector | Multi-pin DB62/coax or balanced inputs on terminal strips on optional breakout module |
| Format | AES audio levels |
| Optional Discrete AES Audio The following specifications apply when the optional MKA-3901 audio module is used in conjunction with the IconMaster. | |
| Number of Inputs | 4 AES in each for bus A and B |
| Number of Outputs | 4 AES for PGM, PST, Clean and Monitor |
| Resolution | |
| Input | 20- or 24-bit operation, set by data configuration bits (with SRC off) |
| Output | 20- or 24-bit operation, user-selectable |
| Sample Rate Converter SRC Disable | No |
| Sampling Rate | |
| Input | 48 KHz (33, 44.1 KHz) |
| Output | 48 KHz |
| Connector | Multi-pin DB62/coaxial or balanced inputs on terminal strips on optional breakout module |
| Format | AES audio levels |
| Audio Processor | |
| Number of Bus Inputs | 2 - A, B |
| Number of AES Streams | 4 |
| Channel Assignment | Not restricted within A path or B path |
| Modifiers | Left or right invert
Left and right sum Independent left and right level |
| Number of Audio Overs | 2 |
| Transitions | Dissolve, cut, fade-fade, fade-cut, cut-fade |
| Dolby® Handling | Restricting transition to “cut”, embedded audio only |
| AES User and Configuration Bits | |
| C Bits Input | Read and analyzed for format, word size only |
| C Bits Output | Reinserted based on configuration setting
Selectable individually for each AES path |
| U Bits Input | Not read or used |
| U Bits Output | Reset to 0
Common for all AES paths |
| Monitoring Audio Level | |
| Monitor Gain Control | 0 to 100% (requires audio control panel or software application) |
| VANC Data For 525 systems, line 21 may be selected to be part of active picture or blanking. Set this parameter using IconMaster configuration software. | |
| VANC Data | Data will be allowed to pass through video processor |
| GPI Inputs and Outputs It is assumed that these inputs/outputs are externally isolated. They are low voltage TTL style input/outputs. | |
| GPI Input | |
| Quantity | 18 |
| Type | Non-isolated TTL |
| Polarity | Software specified |
| Voltage Range | -0.3 V to 5.3 V maximum |
| Current Load | 1 mA |
| Connector | Part of 62-pin “D”-type or terminal strips on optional breakout module |
| GPI Output | |
| Quantity | 13 |
| Type | Open drain |
| Polarity | software specified |
| Voltage Range | -0.3 V to 5.3 V maximum |
| Load | 40 mA maximum |
| Connector | Part of 62-pin “D”-type or terminal strips on optional breakout module |
| Power Consumption | |
| Control Panel | 250 W maximum; 150 W typical |
| Frame | NEO (1RU) or NEO (3RU): <25 W |
| Timecode Input | |
| Standard | ANSI/SMPTE 12M timecode (LTC) |
| Electrical | 0.5 – 12 V pk-pk |
| Impedance | >10 kW |
| Connector | Part of 62-pin “D”-type or terminal strips on optional breakout module |
| Serial Communications Interface | |
| Standard | RS-422 (SMPTE S207M) |
| Connector | Female 9-way “D”-type |
| Maximum Output Drive | –0.25 V to 6 V |
| Receiver Input Sensitivity | ±200 mV |
| Data Comms | 38,400 baud
8-bit No parity 1 stop bit |
| Ethernet Port | |
| Standard | 10/100Base-T IEEE 802.3 u |
| Connector | 8-pin RJ45 |
| Temperature Probe | |
| Electrical | 24 V to 75 R |
| Connector | Part of 62-pin “D”-type or terminal strips on optional breakout module |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Performance Temperature | 41° to 104° F (5° to 40° C) |
| Operating Temperature | 32° to 122° F (0° to 45° C) |
Ordering Information
| SD/HD IconMaster Master Control Systems | |
Complete SD/HD IconMaster systems come standard with configurable SD/HD master control with an embedded multi-layer branding engine. Each system includes a 3RU NEO frame with redundant power supplies, IconMaster master control module set with 6 layers of keying (2 external, 4 internal branding keys), 2 discrete AES audio overs, and GPI/serial breakout with relay bypass. Control panels are ordered separately. | |
| Embedded Audio Only Systems | |
| ICON-S-0-E | SD/HD IconMaster system with embedded audio support, external video router required; occupies 2 NEO slots |
| Discrete Balanced AES Audio Systems | |
| ICON-S-0-B | SD/HD IconMaster system with mixed embedded audio and up to 4 balanced AES in/out/monitor support, balanced audio breakout, external video and AES router required; occupies 3 NEO slots |
| Discrete Coaxial AES Audio Systems | |
| ICON-S-0-C | SD/HD IconMaster system with mixed embedded audio and 4 coaxial AES in/out/monitor support, coaxial audio breakout with relay bypass, external video and AES router required; occupies 3 NEO slots |
| Control Panels | |
| ICONM-RCP-MA | SD/HD IconMaster remote control panel with enhanced audio control |
| ICONM-RCP-MAF | SD/HD IconMaster remote control panel with fader bar and enhanced audio control |
| ICONM-RCP-A-UPG | SD/HD IconMaster audio control panel for customer field retrofit to IconMaster base panel |
| ICONM-RCP-F-UPG | SD/HD IconMaster manual fader bar for customer field retrofit to IconMaster base panel |
| Master Control Module Sets | |
| ICONM-E | SD/HD IconMaster master control module set with embedded audio support, 6 layers of keying (2 external, 4 internal branding keys), 2 discrete AES audio overs; occupies 2 NEO slots |
| ICONM-B | SD/HD IconMaster master control module set with embedded audio and 4 balanced AES audio support, 6 layers of keying (2 external, 4 internal branding keys), 2 discrete AES audio overs; occupies 3 NEO slots |
| ICONM-VAB | SD/HD IconMaster master control module set with embedded audio and 4 balanced AES audio support, 6 layers of keying (2 external, 4 internal branding keys), 2 discrete AES audio overs, balanced AES audio breakout and video relay bypass; occupies 3 NEO slots |
| ICONM-VAC | SD/HD IconMaster master control module set with embedded audio and 4 balanced AES audio support, 6 layers of keying (2 external, 4 internal branding keys), 2 discrete AES audio overs, coaxial to balanced AES audio breakout and relay bypass; occupies 3 NEO slots |
| Master Control Options | |
| ICONM-FX | SD/HD IconMaster 2-channel squeezeback effects |
| ICONM-CRAWL | SD/HD IconMaster character crawl with static text insertions |
| ICONM-EAS | SD/HD IconMaster interface to TFT, SAGE and Digital Alert Systems (using Sage or TFT protocol) for Emergency Alert System (includes CRAWL option) |
| ICONM-ODBC | SD/HD IconMaster content editor for IconLogo text crawls or static text with Web and database connectivity |
| ICONM-3903-UPG | Upgrade IconMaster units based on MGI-3901 to MGI-3903, includes 2 GB DDR2, 4 GB Compact Flash, text and EAS |
| Master Control Components | |
| ICONM-AB | IconMaster 4 AES discrete audio input/output/monitor |
| ICONM-BO-V | IconMaster GPI/serial audio breakout panel with relay bypass |
| ICONM-BO-VAB | IconMaster discrete balanced audio breakout with relay bypass |
| ICONM-BO-VAC | IconMaster discrete coax audio breakout with relay bypass |
| Master Control Branding Memory Options | |
| ICONM-CF4096 | Compact Flash (Type 1) upgrade, 4 GB card |
| ICONM-CF8192 | Compact Flash (Type 1) upgrade, 8 GB card
Note: only for MGI-3902 and MGI-3903-based systems |
| ICONL-DDR2-2G | DDR2 memory upgrade, 2 GB module — 2 GB branding memory configured with quantity 1 of this upgrade, 4 GB configured with quantity 2
Note: only for MGI-3902 and MGI 3903-based systems |
Sales Contacts
- North America +1 800 231 9673
- Caribbean and Latin America +1 786 437 1960
- Europe and Africa +44 118 964 8200
- Middle East and South Asia +971 4 433 8250
- Asia, Pacific Rim +852 2776 0628
