System Configurations
There are four general system configurations using the
System Console: Standalone,
NOVA/AURORA/VCR,
and AURORA/VCR ONLY. In a standalone system,
there is no control system (CPU). You may connect receivers directly to the system console in this
configuration. In installations with control systems, receivers are connected to the control system. The
same is true for a matrix switcher (without CPU card); you may connect one directly to the system console
in standalone configuration,
but you would connect the switcher to the control system in
NOVA/AURORA/VCR or
configurations. Like standalone systems,
AURORA/VCR ONLY systems do not include a control system. AURORA/VCR ONLY systems allow you
to control multiplexers and VCRs using
Multi-Output Interface devices. Multiple system consoles
and
Remote Keyboards are permitted (up to 8 total).
In a
system, you will need the
Multi-System Selector. The
master system console can be used to select each of the control systems using the system console
or
Series Control screen. A NOVA/AURORA/VCR system does not require the multi-system
selector, as control system selection is not relevant (there is only one control system).
The
Fail-Safe Device is used to daisy-chain system consoles. Refer to page 13 for
illustrations of daisy-chained system consoles. The system console must be used with the fail-safe device
to ensure continuous communication with all consoles should one console become inoperable.
Two control (or “pointing”) devices are available for use with the system console, the
400X-JST Joystick
Keypad and the
Desk-Top Joystick. Only one device may be used at a time. The joystick
keypad may be customized for left- or right-handed users using a conveniently located switch. A trackball,
with an optional trackball shaft, is used to control receiver functions. Buttons are used to control lens
functions. The desk-top joystick contains one button used to control all lens functions and
to indicate
which function is active. A traditional joystick is used for receiver control. Both the joystick keypad’s
trackball and the
joystick are used to make choices in the
menu system.
Desk-Top Joystick
Joystick Keypad
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Introduction
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