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Granite Switcher

2 M/E Panel Layout: 

16 direct input source buttons, 16 shifted input source buttons for a total of 32 mappable inputs. ME 1 re-enters into 
ME 2 to setup your next composition, or re-enter ME 1 into a keyer DVE box (picture in picture) .  Or use ME 1 to 
control a secondary program output such as for 2 screens or for TV and Internet.   

6 Keyers: 

Each ME has 6 keyers which are shared across both MEs. 4 Keyers have 2 dimensional DVEs, with reposition and 
cropping capabilities, and these can accept any type of input, including external inputs, such as from a camera to fill 
a DVE box, or from an external CG, and internal inputs from a graphics or clip store. An external CG can input one 
channel using video and key inputs, and a second channel using a self key. 

The other 2 keyers are for internal graphics, and so can hold files from the Fluent animation and still stores, or from 
the internal Inscriber CG.  

One Chromakey/Luminance key is standard (upgradable to 8), with clip, gain, hue and spill suppression.  

PixButtons™: 

Unique push buttons with built in computer displays that show an 
icon of the device selected (camera, clip, graphic, etc.), the channel 
number selected, and the exact file name selected of clips and 
graphics. Always know what content will appear; no other switcher 
has this functionality.  

Multi-Format, with Auto-Detect:

Standard Features

Broadcast Pix Granite 5000 Installation Planning Guide  Jan 2011      

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Multi-Format, with Auto-Detect:

The SDI connectors enable any combination of video formats including: 1080i/59.94,1080i/50, 720p/59.94, 720p/50, 
486i (NTSC) and 576i (PAL).  The system is selectable between 50 and 60 Hz, and between 16:9 and 4:3.  When each 
SDI cable is connected, the switcher auto-detects its format, between 1080i, 720p and SD, and sets the format, and 
lights an indicator light to indicate format.  Any input may be synchronous or asynchronous.

HD Processing: 

1.5Gb/s HD, 10-bit 4-4-4 YPrPb processing.

Inputs:

11 SDI inputs on the 5000 model (22 on the 5000+ model), for cameras and other external sources, plus 14 video 
and key inputs for 7 channels of internal clips, animations and graphics from the Granite Server.

Outputs: 

6 SDI outputs on the 5000 model (12 on the 5000+ model).  All SDI outputs are software assignable to any four of: 
ME 2 Program, ME 2 Preview, ME 1 Program, ME 1 Preview, ME2 Clean Feed, or PowerAux.   In addition to four of 
those, they can additionally show an Aux assigned to an external input.  Each SDI output can be assigned to 1080i, 
720p or SD.  Future software will also activate 2 DVI-D outputs, each of which must mirror one of the SDI outputs.

PowerAux and Standard Aux Outputs

The PowerAux output can output any source, enables keys to be composited on top of it, and processes the format.  
The Background can be an external source, any internal source like the clip store, or any program or preview.   The 
PowerAux output can maintain a format and aspect ratio no matter what source it displays.  

The other standard aux outputs are unprocessed, and so will output whatever the format is of the source they are 
asked to monitor, including any external source, or any program or preview output.  So, if for example you are 
making a 1080i recording from a standard Aux, care should be taken to not change it to a non-1080i format.       

Содержание Granite 5000

Страница 1: ...Granite 5000 Live Video Production System Installation Planning Guide Broadcast Pix Granite 5000 Installation Planning Guide Jan 2011 Page 1 Create Compelling Live Video ...

Страница 2: ... Broadcast Pix Granite 5000 Installation Planning Guide Jan 2011 Page 2 January 10 2011 Copyright Broadcast Pix Inc Broadcast Pix Granite Slate Fluent PixButtons PixPad iPixPad iPixPanel and SoftPanel are trademarks of Broadcast Pix Inc Other trademarks are owned by their respective companies Specifications are subject to change Made in USA Patented ...

Страница 3: ...nt File Inputs 17 Fluent Multi View 21 Team Operation 24 AutoAspect 25 Tally and GPI 26 Audio Follow Video Option 27 Sony Camera Control Option Broadcast Pix Granite 5000 Installation Planning Guide Jan 2011 Page 3 27 Sony Camera Control Option 29 Hitachi Camera Control 30 Panasonic Camera Control 31 Other Options 34 Very Low System Delay 35 Granite Specifications 37 Contact Information ...

Страница 4: ...l audio mixers robotic cameras video servers and video streaming appliances Granite 5000 System Overview The Granite 5000 system includes a Granite Switcher Granite Content Server and 2 M E control panel It provides support for two and optionally four monitors for an integrated multi view macros control and graphics station The Granite Switcher and Granite Server are connected with an included PCI...

Страница 5: ...0i 59 94 1080i 50 720p 59 94 720p 50 486i NTSC and 576i PAL The system is selectable between 50 and 60 Hz and between 16 9 and 4 3 When each SDI cable is connected the switcher auto detects its format between 1080i 720p and SD and sets the format and lights an indicator light to indicate format Any input may be synchronous or asynchronous HD Processing 1 5Gb s HD 10 bit 4 4 4 YPrPb processing Inpu...

Страница 6: ...ontrol panel and or from a Macro window on one of the systems monitors Macros can also be played from a remote panel SoftPanel iPhone or iPad Fluent HD Still Stores 2 channels of still store can support a wide variety of still graphic formats from TGA BMP GIF JPG PNG and TIFF Either 24 bit or 32 bit HD full screen graphics or a keyable graphic with an alpha channel HD Character Generator 2 channel...

Страница 7: ... a clip to continue playing without interruption if one or two drives should ever fail Redundant control network and serial enables the Granite Switcher to keep switching all cameras and other external sources and outputs from the Granite Control Panel if the Granite Server should ever fail This is fail safe mode Note that when in fail safe mode you are switching between unprocessed inputs and so ...

Страница 8: ...ted feedback to the operator The monitor layouts may be customized as each element can be moved resized and most can be replicated for team operation A typical monitor configuration is shown below using a the quad monitor option See the Multi View section of this manual for more on it Broadcast Pix Granite 5000 Installation Planning Guide Jan 2011 Page 8 Dual Device Controls Clips Animations CG St...

Страница 9: ... each Granite system in addition to a 10ft serial cable for fail safe control For custom wiring of the RS 232 serial cable see pinout below Redundant power supply test point Rear View of 2 M E Control Panel Redundant power supplies Redundant network ports for server communication RS 232 serial port for fail safe Pin Function 2 RXD 3 TXD 5 GND DP 9 pin Fail Safe Serial Cable Pinout Broadcast Pix Gr...

Страница 10: ...Cut out installation of control panel 0 79 in 2 cm 5 1 in 13 cm 2 9 in 7 4 cm 5 9 in 15 cm Rear View Side Views 1 9 in 9 5 in 23 9 cm Control Panel Dimensions Broadcast Pix Granite 5000 Installation Planning Guide Jan 2011 Page 10 31 6 in 80 3 cm 14 5 in 36 8 cm 31 6 in 80 3 cm Cut out Dimensions 1 9 in 4 8 cm ...

Страница 11: ... inputs and 6 outputs In addition both models have 7 channels of file based inputs from the Granite Server each with key which would require another 14 video inputs on a conventional switcher While Granite has a powerful internal CG some users wish to connect an external CG with its video and key cut cables The key cut cable should be connected to input 11 The key fill cable can go to any input Th...

Страница 12: ...undant 250 GB system drive RAID 1 with back up software 4 Removable 250 GB video hard drives for clip store storage upgradable to 4 removable 500GB drives RAID 10 1 DVD CD R W Redundant power supplies 2 10 100 1000BASE TX Ethernet ports one used for private Broadcast Pix control 2 front mounted USB 2 0 ports 6 rear mounted USB 2 0 ports 2 USB ports for keyboard and mouse supplied Sliding Rack Rail...

Страница 13: ...etwork 10 100 1000BASE Broadcast Pix Granite 5000 Installation Planning Guide Jan 2011 Page 13 Granite Switcher In 17 In 18 In 19 In 20 In 21 In 22 Ref In PCIe Serial Out 12 DVI Out 1 DVI Out 2 Ref Out Ref Out Ref Out Tally GPI Network Audio Out1 Audio Out 2 Blackburst or Tri Level DVI outs are DVI D 1080i 720p SD Mirror an SDI output To Remote Panels Granite Content Server Multi View 1 DVI D Mult...

Страница 14: ... powered on before turning power on the server Broadcast Pix Granite 5000 Installation Planning Guide Jan 2011 Page 14 Audio Output Clips Audio Output Animations PCIe Cable Included Cross over cable included Serial cable included Ref Input Black Burst or Tri Level 2 DVI D Outputs File transfer for clips graphics Granite Content Server DVI DisplayPort or DVI With quad monitor option all 4 outputs a...

Страница 15: ...ore turning power on the server Granite 5000 Wiring Picture Broadcast Pix Granite 5000 Installation Planning Guide Jan 2011 Page 15 Audio Output Clips Audio Output Animations PCIe Cable Included Cross over cable included Serial cable included Ref Input Black Burst or Tri Level 2 DVI D Outputs File transfer for clips graphics Granite Content Server DVI DisplayPort or DVI With quad monitor option al...

Страница 16: ... can be set to 2 animation stores each with one half the capacity When set for 1 animation store the second channel of the animation store may be used for single frame graphics HD Clips Store mov or mp4 files in H 264 File Inputs Broadcast Pix Granite 5000 Installation Planning Guide Jan 2011 Page 16 Fluent Watch Folders Fluent Watch Folders greatly streamlines your live production workflow by ena...

Страница 17: ...000 Installation Planning Guide Jan 2011 Page 17 View Program Preview The Multi View will display windows for 4 compositions such as program and preview for each ME You can instead show a different 4 such as a clean feed or PowerAux instead of ME1 preview View Sources The 4 graphic inputs channels and 2 animation channels are displayed as still images Up to 7 live sources from cameras and other ex...

Страница 18: ...w Continued Customizing the Multi View The Fluent Multi View can be extensively customized You can remove windows you do not use rearrange the windows resize them and change the colors of the window frame and the background You can make a duplicate copy of a window like Program or a source and put it on both monitors For example you can rearrange the standard multi view across two large wall monit...

Страница 19: ...15 Tally Monitor 2 4 Outputs External Inputs 15 Internal Inputs Keys 1 6 PixPad Tally Menus Clocks CG Broadcast Pix Granite 5000 Installation Planning Guide Jan 2011 Page 19 Customizing the Apantac layout This Apantac option is set up at the Broadcast Pix factory with a special preset to position its 15 monitors on top of a preset Broadcast Pix background This may be customized by changing layouts...

Страница 20: ...Technical Director switcher operator and graphics operator Fluent Multi View Continued CAT5 to DVI adaptor Monitor 1 15 Inputs Input 1 15 Monitor 2 Outputs 4 Outputs Broadcast Pix Granite 5000 Installation Planning Guide Jan 2011 Page 20 Granite Content Server with Quad Monitor Option Apantac Multi View Tahoma LI 16H Up to 15 SDI external inputs to input 1 15 Loop through up to 15 SDI external inp...

Страница 21: ...aphics monitor Team Operation Technical Director Graphics Clips Operator Broadcast Pix Granite 5000 Installation Planning Guide Jan 2011 Page 21 For even more demanding productions where each device needs to have a separate operator the Granite system easily adjusts It effectively has 2 control points one is the 2 M E control panel and the other is the keyboard and mouse When other users need acce...

Страница 22: ...nnecting more than one a small dedicated network switch should be added to connect them all with straight network cables as shown below In this case the control panel should also be connected to this switch rather than use the cross over cable as this will streamline software updates Team Operation Continued Graphics Clips Operator Typical Wiring for 2 Remote Panels 1 GB Network Switch Connect to ...

Страница 23: ...Pad can control a specific system Installation Go the the Apple apps store and download the free iPixPad app from Broadcast Pix to your iPhone or iPod Touch Connect the Granite Content Server to a wireless router On the iPhone start the iPixPad app and enter the IP address for the Granite Sever For long production you may wish to attach a power cable to the iPhone Team Operation Continued iPixPad ...

Страница 24: ... causing people to look too wide or too thin Granite enables each input to be set to one of 4 aspect treatments Box Crop 14 9 or None anamorphic And each clip and graphic in the libraries can be separately treated in the same four ways AutoAspect AutoAspect Input Treatment AutoAspect Controls Broadcast Pix Granite 5000 Installation Planning Guide Jan 2011 Page 24 Simultaneous 16 9 and 4 3 Aspect O...

Страница 25: ...nection and fits in a standard 19 rack space Voltage needs to be supplied to the tally box from your camera control units or other source for the tally box to open and close the contact points and accepts wire from 12 to 22 AWG This option does not support General Purpose Inputs GPI 28 Tally Box 8 Adds relay contacts to tally up to 8 sources Connects to the server through a USB connection Voltage ...

Страница 26: ... on air it triggers a scene change to bring up his volume adjust EQ settings and add some compression All this is accomplished with the Audio Follow Video option from Broadcast Pix For less demanding productions when an audio operator is not desired the audio follow option may be configured to completely take his place Audio Follow Video Option 880 Broadcast Pix Audio Follow Setup Window Broadcast...

Страница 27: ...wn tilt Twist zoom 4 Knobs for control of Focus Iris and CCU Settings Broadcast Pix Granite 5000 Installation Planning Guide Jan 2011 Page 27 A typical installation for the Sony VISCA cameras uses an RS 232C daisy chain configuration see below for example Where a DB 9 pin to Mini Din 8 pin VISCA cable is used to connect the first camera to the content server s communications port COM 1 or COM 2 an...

Страница 28: ...n Function Pin Function Pin Function RS 422 Pinout to Connector Plug BRC 300 BRC H700 EVI 70 Broadcast Pix Granite 5000 Installation Planning Guide Jan 2011 Page 28 If controlling more than one camera there is an optional 4 or 8 port Edgeport serial extender option 814 or 818 which plugs into a USB port on the server It provides either 4 or 8 DB 9 pin RS 422 connectors to accommodate a star config...

Страница 29: ...s a Multiplexer or wire splice that sends 5 wires to each camera head 3 are for communication and 2 for power All cameras connect to a multiplexer to split power and communication to all your cameras The Pan Tilt heads Multiplexer power supplies and cables are provided from Eagle Hitachi Camera Control Option 801 RS 485 Pan Tilt head Pan Tilt head Pan Tilt head Broadcast Pix Granite 5000 Installat...

Страница 30: ...y connect up to 2 convertors for 2 cameras since there are only 2 RS 232 ports on the server See below for the wiring diagram Panasonic Camera Control Option 802 RS 422 Granite Server Single Panasonic RS 422 Configuration Function Pin Function RS 422 Terminal Connector to RJ 45 Pinout AW HE100 Broadcast Pix Granite 5000 Installation Planning Guide Jan 2011 Page 30 If controlling more than one came...

Страница 31: ...Out External converter from HD SDI to Analog composite and SD SDI Ensemble Designs BE92 M Up to 6 converters fit in 1RU with rack kit option available from Ensemble Designs Other Options Broadcast Pix Granite 5000 Installation Planning Guide Jan 2011 Page 31 Control Panel Options 100 103 SoftPanel Script Licenses Increase the 4 licenses that come with a Granite 5000 with packs of 1 or 3 Useful whe...

Страница 32: ...onnector to unlock The other end of the locking connector is HDMI 266 Locking HDMI cable for DVI outputs 6 meters See description above Other Device Control Options beyond those describes earlier in this Guide 803 Telemetrics camera control enables a Granite panel to control the line of Telemetrics robotic equipment including Pan Tilt heads and pedestals Use any brand of camera The Granite control...

Страница 33: ...etwork so the streamer can be remote from Granite Other Options Continued Streamer Granite Switcher Granite Content Server Video Granite 5000 Panel TCP IP Control TCP IP Control Broadcast Pix Granite 5000 Installation Planning Guide Jan 2011 Page 33 Service Options 601 Americas 603 International On site Training Day 1 First day of training 602 Americas 604 International On site Training More addit...

Страница 34: ...icture box When several of these steps are done conventional switchers add a lot of delay yet Granite adds none The only two circumstances where a Granite 5000 system adds delay are two areas common to all equipment from all manufacturers First when asynchronous sources are used such as an inexpensive camera without gen lock up to a frame of delay is added Second when video from M E 1 is re entere...

Страница 35: ... input and output may be set Granite Processing Broadcast Pix Granite 5000 Installation Planning Guide Jan 2011 Page 35 292M Type of Connector 75 ohm BNC Ancillary Data Blanked on composited outputs Not blanked on the Aux outs Embedded audio Blanked on composited outputs Not blanked on the Aux outs Max cable length 100 meters 325ft Number of inputs outputs Granite 5000 11 inputs and 6 outputs Gran...

Страница 36: ... Weight 16 Lbs 7 Kg Power 350 watts Granite Switcher Specifications Broadcast Pix Granite 5000 Installation Planning Guide Jan 2011 Page 36 Dimensions inches 19 x 23 x 3 5 millimeters 483 x 584 x 89 Rack units 2 RU Weight 40 Lbs 18 Kg Power 450 watts Granite Content Server Specifications Dimensions Weight 24 4 Lbs 11 Kg Power 150 watts 2 75 watt redundant power supplies 2 M E Control Panel Specifi...

Страница 37: ...ns North American Regions Eastern US and Canada Boston MA 1 508 963 6382 Atlanta GA 1 404 391 2320 Broadcast Pix Granite 5000 Installation Planning Guide Jan 2011 Page 37 Atlanta GA 1 404 391 2320 Central US and Canada Chicago IL 1 630 886 7116 Austin TX 1 512 217 6544 Western US and Canada San Francisco CA 1 562 480 0060 South American Region Rio De Janeiro Brazil 55 21 2541 3022 Europe Africa an...

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