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SIERRA VIDEO SYSTEMS

G.R.I.P. Router Software V3.1.0

Users Manual


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G . R . I . P . R O U T E R S O F T W A R E

Users Manual

Sierra Video Systems

P.O. Box 2462 Grass Valley, CA 95945Tel: (530) 478-1000

Fax: (530) 478-1105Email: [email protected]

For Software Version 3.1.0Publication Date: August 2006

The information contained in this manual is subject to change by Sierra Video System Sierra Video Systems


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Contents I

Table of

Contents

Introduction 1

Overview 1

Installation 3

Operating system requirements 3GRIP Upgrades 3PC Com Port Connection 5

Router Setup 7

Starting for the first time 7

New Systems 8Upgrades 8

Communications Setup 9Names Setup 10

Category Setup 11Names 12

Control Panel Settings General

Settings 13

SCP Series Setup (Other than the

SCP-200) 17Programming a SCP series panel 18

Panel Properties 20

Audio Gain Setup 21Adjusting Audio Gain 22

A/V Delay 23Sync Rate Reporting 25Sync Termination 26

Software Upgrades 28Before you start 28Control panel upgrades 29Router Upgrades 29

GRIP Configuration 31Database Management 31Options 33Group Setup 35

Overview 35

Operation 37

Introduction 37Main Screen 37Graphic View 38

Alternate switching method 39Status Router 39Salvos 39

Overview 39Salvo Setup 39

Locks 42

Utilities 43

Introduction 43

Router Setup 44Special Functions 45Sequoia Setup 46PIK Software Upgrades 46

Virtual Mapping 49

Introduction 49

Planning the Router Size and the MappingTables 53Mapping Your Router Using GRIP 56

Names 60


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Introduction

OverviewG.R.I.P. (Graphical Router Interface Program) is a Graphics User Interface, (GUI), basedcontrol system which can program and control most functions in Sierra Video Systems(SVS) serial controlled routing switchers. This includes switchers from the Manzanitafamily (with serial control) through the large-scale Sequoia switchers.

G.R.I.P. allows users the ability to name sources and destinations, levels, routerconfiguration, router mapping, and set up personalities of individual control panels.Likewise, G.R.I.P. provides graphical communication with the router processoreliminating the need for antiquated terminal communication.

G.R.I.P. allows users to build and execute up to 40 salvos that can be accessed usingSVS programmable control panels, as well as access from the G.R.I.P. screen itself.

A router database is built in G.R.I.P. and copies can be stored and reinstalled in case ofcatastrophic failure of the router or PC.

All routing switchers are simple devices in concept but once a system is developed,control and configuration can be a tedious and confusing task. G.R.I.P. simplifies theconfiguration and control of your switcher as well as retaining data stored in the switcherin case of failure or processor software updates.

The G.R.I.P. functions are spread throughout the PC environment including the Windowregistry and systems directory.

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Installation

Operating system requirementsP III or better128 M Ram

1024x768 monitor and video cardWindows 98 or newer100 M disk spaceSet the PC video display to 1024 by 768 pixels, High color (16 bit), small fonts.If large fonts are used, many GRIP labels will be clipped.

G.R.I.P. requires router software version 7.01 or newer to be installed. If an earlierversion is installed and running, please contact the factory for help in the installation oryou may experience the loss of user data such as Input/Output names. Older versions ofrouter software do not support all G.R.I.P. functions.

Insert CD ROM (or download exe from the Sierra Video.com web site) and Double-Clickon the Setup.EXE icon. Read and accept the software license. Please browse theRead Me file for information on the installation.

For G.R.I.P. to work properly, an RS232 serial Comport is required to interface to therouting switcher. Earlier versions of switchers may not have the standard RS232connector to plug into the PC serial port using a standard cable. Please check therouters manual for the RS232 pin connections of your switcher.

If there is difficulty in Comport selection, please call technical support at SVS. Comportparameters can be modified at any time within G.R.I.P. under Routing switcherConfiguration, Communications Setup or by running Regedit.exe and modifying theComport parameters.

GRIP Upgrades

It is recommended that you save a copy of your current database before installing anewer version of GRIP over an earlier version. See the section on Database

Management of this manual, or contact the factory for assistance on locating thedatabase in GRIP versions 2.1.5 or earlier.

Pay close attention to installations over earlier versions of G.R.I.P. as changes mayrequire different tables in the database. If an ODBC error is displayed, the earlierversion of GRIP that was installed has a different database path than the newer versionyou have installed. This can be corrected by editing the data path in the PCs registry.First, select Run from the start menu and type regedit in the window.

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Select OK. The Registry Editor will open.

Click on the + next to HKEY_CURRENT_USER.

Click on the + next to Software.

Click on the + next to VB and VBA Program Settings.

Click on the + next to Eureka.

Click on the folder Setup.

In the window on the right, locate DataPath in the Name column. If the datapath shownon the right (in the Data column) does not say C:\Program Files\SVS\GRIP, double clickon the ICON next to DataPath and the correct path in the Value data window.


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PC Com Port Connection

SVS routing switchers are shipped from the factory with the baud rate set at 9600 Baud.The Serial cable should be installed into the Host port on the back of the switcher andCom Port 1 on the PC.

The routers processor is shipped from the factory with the default settings. Please see

the routers manual for more information regarding processor dipswitch settings.

SVS routing switchers use only 3 pins of a standard 9 pin D serial cable. In most casesan off the shelf one-to-one cable may be used. Refer to the routers users guide forcorrect serial connection on the router host port.

PC Serial Cable Connections

Pin RS-232

1 Not Used

2 Transmit

3 Receive

4 Not Used

5 Ground

6 Not Used

7 Not Used8 Not Used

9 Not Used

Note:

Some versions of Windows do not allow GRIP to turn off the function of pin 8 on your PC. It maybe necessary to remove pin 8 from the serial cable in order for GRIP to perform adequately.

If pin 8 is an issue, the following message will display;

Cabling problem with Pin 8 RS232, please check cabling, exiting Grip & switching toAutoBaud Check.

* On the computer side, only pins 2, 3, and 5 are used.


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Router Setup

Starting for the first timeDouble click on the GRIP icon. The program will start.If the following message appears, and your PC cabling is correct, click on Demo Modeand proceed to the Communications Setup section of this manual before continuing.

If the communications setups and serial cable wiring are correct, upon startup, thisMessage Box may be displayed:

This message will only appear if the database in GRIP differs from the configuration ofthe router.

This dialog box will be displayed for each level of the switching system.

*Warning; If you choose NO, the GRIP database will not reflect

the current configuration of your router!

Only select NO if you are sure that your router is incorrectly

configured. Proceed to the Utilities section to configure your

router. Do not attempt to re-configure your router without

factory assistance.

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New SystemsThe GRIP database contains default settings and must be updated to reflect the size ofyou router. You must say Yes to the message box so that the GRIP database will reflectthe current size of your router.

If your routing switcher is new, it has the default setup as you ordered unless we have

made other arrangements. Select Yes to the message box, the database in G.R.I.P. willbe updated to reflect the current system configuration.

If the routing switcher is currently installed in an operating facility, by selecting Yes tothe message box, the database in G.R.I.P. will be updated to reflect the current systemconfiguration; the settings in the database will be overwritten.

Routing switchers with software version 5.07 or later will update the database with allrouting switcher details including partially stuffed switchers with Offsets and/or mappedsystems.

Note:

To verify the database in GRIP matches the information in the router, close GRIP and re-open itagain. When the database is correct and the communication settings are correct, there will be nomessages and the programs main screen will be displayed.

If your router is correctly configured, and you selected yes to the message box, proceed to theNames section.

Upgrades

If you are upgrading your router, such as adding a new level or expanding the I/O size,select NO and proceed to the Utilities chapter of this manual.


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Communications SetupIf the following message is displayed, you may need to set the communication

parameters of the software program to match the settings of the router.

If the above message appears, click on Demo Mode and the programs main screenwill appear.

Select Communications Setup in Router Configuration menu.

RS232 serial communications Baud rate and Com Port is selected in the following menu.The factory default is Com 1, 9600 Baud.

Note:

*It is recommended that you set the routers Host port baud rate and GRIP to 115200 Baud foroptimum performance. Otherwise operation of GRIP may be sluggish.

Be sure that the Baud rate matches the value set in your router. See your specificrouters manual for details on setting the routers Baud rate.

Any changes to these settings will cause a message to be displayed asking you to closeand reopen the program. This will initiate the changes.

Once communication has been established with the router and the Programs databaseconcurs with the router settings, you may proceed.


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Names SetupThe program comes with default names Src and Dst. These names are not the namesstored in the routers processor, they are the names in the GRIP database only. You maywant to change these names to meet your needs.

Names in the GRIP program consist of a prefix and suffix, such as VTR 1. VTR (short for

video tape recorder) as the prefix with the number 1 as the suffix. All VTRs would havethe same prefix (VTR) with a different suffix for each video tape recorder.

This method allows you to categorize common inputs or outputs, making naming andswitching of inputs and outputs simpler with the programmable SCP series of remotecontrol panels.

Select Names Setup from the Router Configuration drop down menu.


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Category SetupThe first step in this process is to setup categories.

Categories are the user defined prefix and suffix.

Select Category Setup from the Names Setup screen menu:

The Following screen will be displayed:

This window creates and manages the Categories that are used in the Names windowand the Control Panel setup screen.

Two pages of 10 categories are available to be entered. Page 1 is for the Prefix; page 2is for the Suffix. Select the button number to be entered in the text input grid and type thename into the field. This utility is useful when naming Sources and Destinations in therouter. See Names Setup.

Entering new text in the excel-like display modifies categories. All changes are immediateand are set in the Database upon any mouse or tab action.


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NamesAfter entering your prefix and suffix, you are ready to name the inputs and outputs. Exitthe Category Setup screen.

Field Entry Options determines how many fields in the spreadsheet get changed afteran entry. Normally all Levels of a source or destination have the same name with asuffix added to the name, such as, VTR1 (virtual) Dest Name, VTR1Aud R (Level 2VTR Audio Right), etc. The Field entry has the following three options:

Change ONLYSource (input) Names or Dest (output) Names Cell this modifies onlythe selected cell.

ChangeALL Source Names OR Dest Names Cells this modifies every other cell,which corresponds to Sources OR Destinations.

ChangeALL row Cells this modifies every cell, which corresponds to both SourcesAND Destinations.

To enter a name, click on the name cell to be changed, highlighting the cell. Click on thecategory button of the Prefix you want to use. The category buttons will change to page 2allowing entry of a Suffix. Click on a Suffix button. The buttons will stay on page 2 untilyou click on a different cell completing your name entry.

As an example, if you wanted to enter VTR 11, click on the cell to be named. Click onthe category button VTR. VTR will be entered in the selected cell. The buttons willchange to page 2. Click on The button programmed 1 twice. The cell should now displayVTR 11.


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The names window is an Excel type display for easy alphanumeric name entry.Downloading names to a large routing switcher can take up to a couple of minutes,depending on the switcher size. A status bar with a cancel button is displayed asdownloading begins. All downloads are happening in the background mode in the routingswitcher, with routing given the highest priority, hence adding delays to the namedownload.

This window has the ability to accept a Paste from an Excel spreadsheet.

Enter the Dst (Destination), Src (Source), and level names.

Save to Database Saves the names to the GRIP database only (This is for workingoffline.

Transmit to Router Sends the names to the routers processor and saves theinformation to the GRIP database.

Control Panel Settings General SettingsThis section applies to all control panels using RS-485 (3 pin mini XLR connector)communication.

Clicking on the Control Panel Setup/ General Settings displays the following windowand causes G.R.I.P. to poll the routing switcher for all panels, which are connected on the

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The Control Panel Setup window sets and reads the control panel settings of the routingswitcher. Under the Control Panel Number list, ** denotes panels detected on thesystem.

Select the panel ID number for the panel whose status you want to view.

By pressing the Poll Current Panel button, G.R.I.P. sends to the routing switcher arequest for panel output and level control status of the currently selected panel.


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Outputs that are enabled are displayed in the Actual Panel Status window. The LevelEnable/Disable buttons show and set the levels a panel will control.

If a box is checked in the Actual Panel Status window, this means the selected panelcan control the Checked output. To block or un-block an output, click on the box nextthe output(s) listed in the Selected Outputs window.

Remove All removes all check marks from the Selected Outputs window.

Add All adds checks destinations in the Selected Outputs window.

The Output Control window sends the selected outputs to be controlled, to the panel(when Send Current Panel is pressed).

The Actual Status window displays the current outputs that are controlled by the selectedpanel.

All SVS control panels can have outputs blocked, this allows the control panel to statusan output, but prevents the panel from selecting inputs on that output.


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The LED Tally Level selects which level a non SCP Pushbutton panels lamps willfollow.

The Level buttons select which levels the panel will control.

Example; If the panel is to be a Video Only control panel, Disable all levels other than theVideo level. When the panel is switched, only the Video level will change.

If the routing switcher and panel have been previously programmed and the setup needsto be saved to the database, click on the Save to Database button.

If changes are made to this screen, The panel can be named to indicate location ifdesired.

Save to Database saves the data in G.R.I.P. but not to the routing switcher or thecontrol panel.

Send Current Panel downloads the current panel that is selected in the ControlPanel Number frame.

The Send All Panels button downloads ALL the setups for ALL 64 control panels tothe routing switcher.

After sending the Control Panel setup, press Poll Current Selected Panel to verifyyour settings before closing the window.


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SCP Series Setup (Other than the SCP-200)The SCP line of control panels requires switcher software version 7.01 or newer forprogramming compatibility.

We begin with a brief discussion on the SCP panels programmability concepts. Thesepanels were designed to allow for maximum flexibility in the categorization of buttons. A

button can have multiple functions depending how it is programmed and where the useris in the sequence of pushes. As an example, the first push on a Button could write VTRon the display. The second push on the same button could add a 1 to VTR as a suffixso we would see VTR1 on the display. If another number programmed button werepushed, such as a 3, we could see VTR13 on the display. The Second Push row wouldremain enabled until the Shift, Clear, or the Take button were selected and wouldforce the panel into a different set of actions.

The Shift Push is similar to the Ctrl key on the PC, which allows different functions to beperformed on the panel, such as toggling between Alpha and Sort on numerical valuesduring a scroll function. All Buttons in the SCP line of control panels are soft key. That is,every key can be programmed. As an example, the SCP-112 can become a 12-buttonsalvo panel, or only a 6 destinations and 6 sources control panel.


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Programming a SCP series panelThis section contains general programming information. For detailed SCP panelprogramming instructions, see the specific SCP panels manual.

Set desired output and level control in the General Settings window.

Select Control Panel Setup/ SCP Series from the Router Configuration menu.

The following screen will be displayed:

The SCP-112 programming screen will come up as a default until you select the specificpanel you want to program. After pressing Save or Send, GRIP will remember the paneltype according to the ID number.

To select the panel you want to program, click on the Control Panel Number List box.Active panels are denoted by ** before and after the panel address as shown below.Select the panel you want to program from the list.

Select the tab to reflect the type of panel chosen.


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To program a button, click on a List box, which displays a dropdown list as shown:

There are several lists that group function types.

Select a function by moving the list to the desired function and clicking on the function.G.R.I.P. puts this selection in the Drag Drop mode so you can now drag the function tothe button that is desired on the Special Push, First Push, and Shift Push rows.

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Panel Properties

By clicking on the Panel Properties tab the following screen will be displayed:

This screen applies operator preferences to the selected panel.

The Special Push function is not available on all SCP control panels. The SpecialPush enable box will be inactive for panels which do not support this function.

*If Special Push is enabled, the action of this button becomes the first push commandwith the First Push row of buttons becoming the subsequent commands until Take,Select, or Clear is pushed.

When you have finished the configuration, save the information to the database by

clicking on the Save button. You may Send Current panel configuration or, aftersaving the panel setup, select another panel to program.

Save the information to the G.R.I.P. database after configuring each panel. Send Allwill send configuration data for all of the panels to the Router and control panels.

Note:

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Audio Gain SetupSome models of SVS routers have the option to adjust audio gains using GRIP. If yourrouter has this option, the following section describes the steps necessary to adjust audiogains.

Select Audio/Sync/Mute Setup, from the Router Configuration menu:


This is a multi function screen. The following section describes setting audio gains of therouters individual inputs and outputs.

Note:

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Adjusting Audio Gain

Enable the screen to adjust audio gain by clicking in the box next to Gain on the righthand side of the screen:

To adjust gain, move the mouse pointer over the fader corresponding the input or outputyou want to adjust. Holding down the left click button on the mouse enables you to adjustthe fader.

Holding down the left click button on the mouse also enables you to adjust the faderusing the up/down arrows on your keyboard.

Set the input and output gains to meet your requirements.


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Poll Router polls the router for current settings.

Transmit to router will send your settings to the router.

Save to Database stores your settings in the GRIP database.

Get from Database will retrieve the settings stored in the database.

Set 0dB Gain will cause all inputs and outputs to return to a unity gain (0db) setting.1-16 and 17-32 will cause the screen to display the inputs and outputs 1 through 16 or17 through 32 for larger routers.

Placing a check in the Update Router Instantly box will cause the router to changesettings as you move the fader. This will not cause the information to be stored in thedatabase. You must press Save to Database to store your settings.

A/V DelaySome models of SVS routers have the ability to adjust A/V delay using GRIP. If yourrouter has this option, the following section describes the steps necessary to adjust A/Vdelay.

A/V muting (delay) is a function that delays the video and audio signal of an output for auser adjustable amount of time after a take command is sent to the processor. Thesync signals will be immediately upon the take command; only the video and audio willbe delayed.

To adjust A/V delay, select Audio/Sync/Mute Setup from the Router Configuration menu(this is a multi function screen):

Place a check in the Delay box:


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The faders will adjust the delay (muting) time for their corresponding output. The delaytime has an adjustable range from 0 to 10 seconds in .5 second increments.

A tool tag will appear indicating the delay setting.

Set output delays to meet your requirements.



Save to Database stores your settings in the Routing Software program.


Set At Unity Gain has no function in the delay mode.

1-16 and 17-32 will cause the screen to display the outputs 1 through 16 or 17through 32 for larger routers.

Placing a check in the Update Router Instantly box will cause the router to changesettings as you move the fader. This will not cause the information to be stored in thedatabase. You must press Save to Database to store your settings.


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Sync Rate ReportingSome models of SVS routers have the ability to report sync rate using GRIP. If yourrouter has this option, the following section describes the steps necessary to report syncrate.

To access the Sync Rate reporting screen, select Audio/Sync/Mute Setup from the

Router Configuration menu:

Place a check in the Sync Rate box of the sync channel you want to measure:

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The screen will change to the following:

The sync frequencies present on the input H or V channels will be displayed next to thecorresponding input number.

Sync TerminationSome models of SVS routers have the ability to select sync channel input terminationusing GRIP. If your router has this option, the following section describes the stepsnecessary to report sync rate.

To access the Sync Termination screen, select Audio/Sync/Mute Setup from the RouterConfiguration menu:


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Place a check in the box of the sync channel you want to set:

or

The screen will change to the following:

Using the faders, the sync termination can be changed to 75ohms or 510ohms.



Save to Database stores your settings in the GRIP database only.


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Software UpgradesFrom time to time software upgrades will be available from SVS. Check our web sitesierravideo.com for available downloads, or contact the factory.

Before you start

If you are upgrading router software, be certain that the database reflects theconfiguration of your router (i.e. names, router size, ect.). Upgrading software can causeyour router to lose information previously stored in the processor. When the upgrade iscomplete you must resend the routers configuration that is stored in the database (seebelow).

Upgrading software can take several minutes at slower baud rates. For a quickerdownload time change the router and the Router Software to a faster baud rate.

Download the software upgrade to a folder on your PC. Open the GRIP program andclick on Router Configuration from the drop down list, select Software upgrades.

The following window will be displayed;


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Control panel upgrades

Active panels will show with a panel part number after the panel ID. Click on the box nextto the panel to be upgraded. Click on Select File and Send. A Windows open box willappear. Select the file you have downloaded and click on open. The file will be sent to thepanel you have selected.

Router Upgrades

Click on Router Upgrade, placing a check in the box. Click on Select File and Send. AWindows open box will appear. Select the file you have downloaded and click on open.The file will be sent to the routers processor.

Important; After the software download, the routers processor may return to the factorydefault (9600). Be certain that the baud rate of the router and the Router Softwareprogram are set the same before continuing.

After the download is complete click on the Restore Router button to send theconfigurations stored in the database to the routers processor.

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GRIP

Configuration

The GRIP Configuration dropdown menu contains functions that effect the operation ofthe GRIP program. The Group Setup option sets up groups of inputs and outputs thatare accessible to some models of SVS routers but is always accessible to GRIP.

Database ManagementAfter setting up your router, we recommend you save a copy of the database in a safelocation, or medium, in case of PC failure.

Select Database Management from the configuration menu;

The following screen will be displayed;

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To save a copy of the current database, press Save Copy of Database. A windowsSave As screen will open:

The Save As screen will open to the current location of the GRIP database. The currentdatabase will always be named Eureka.mdb. You may re-name the database to any

name you choose, and select the location to store the copy.

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Navigate to the location of your saved database, select it, and press Open.

You will be prompted to exit GRIP and re-open. After exiting and re-opening GRIP thenew database will be installed.

Options

A checkmark in front of any option means that this option is selected.

Enable Router Polling GRIP updates router status every time a switch is made andwhenever a destination is highlighted. Checking this option causes G.R.I.P. to ask for adestination status every 15 seconds. GRIP will update the Status Display with current

routing switcher crosspoint status.

Double Click Takes tells G.R.I.P. to instantly take a doubled clicked source if aDestination in the Status window is selected. This option is effected for only theselected destination.

Graphic View- 1 to All Enable When this option is selected and you are in theGraphic View screen, selecting a source will cause the selected source to be sent to alloutputs. This is a troubling shooting operation and should not be selected for normaloperation.


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Show Groups displays the Group Tabs most often used for room grouping. There isno limit on the number of groups, but the tabs will no longer display names at some point.

Physical I/O Number in Lists displays a number corresponding to the order of thetable in the Status, Source, and Preset windows. This option is handy for troublingshooting and initial setup.

Press Take for a Salvo Take tells G.R.I.P. whether to instantly send a Salvo Takecommand or wait for the user to click on the Salvo Take button.

Display Salvo displays the Tabs and Salvos when checked or hides them(unchecked).

SCP Setup Classic Displays alternate setup screen in SCP control panel setup.Classic setup screen resembles SCP setup screen in earlier versions of GRIP.

Large Graphics Changes display size on Graphic View Screen.

Version 7 and Newer Router Code Newer versions of router software is capable ofsending data faster than older versions. The factory default is set to version 7 or newer. Ifyou are running this program on an older router, version 7.0 or older, disable this option.


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Group Setup

Overview

Room Groupings are groups of user defined inputs and outputs. If your router is beingswitched from several locations (rooms), you may want to restrict the inputs and/or

outputs controlled by each location.

As an example, your router is being switched from two locations, a boardroom and aconference room and the boardroom uses different outputs and inputs than theconference room. To prevent accidental switching of the boardroom outputs or inputsfrom the conference room or vice versa, you can restrict the ability of input and outputcontrol of each location by setting up rooms.

You can also restrict the level the room can switch. If you have a video (level 1) and aaudio level (level 2) for a given input, but only the boardroom to switch the audio (level 2),you can restrict the ability of the boardroom so that only the audio of that input isswitched from that room group.

Select Group Setup in GRIP Configuration menu:


The Group Setup screen was designed for room groupings, that is, it only displays auser defined number of Sources and Destinations with an AFV (all levels), single level,or multi level group. Clicking on the Tab with the desired group name will fill the Listboxes with the sources, destinations, and levels from the database, for that group.

Double clicking on a Destination in the Destination List box causes G.R.I.P. to add theselected destination to the Destinations List box. This also can be accomplished withthe Selected/Current Sources List box by using the feature of ALL levels or only selectedlevels. Levels are selected or deselected by clicking on the level button.


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A Group can be renamed by typing in new text in the Textbox named Group Name.Clicking the Save Group button will save the group name and all selected sources,destinations and level configurations.

Configure Room Groups to meet your requirements.

Save Group will save the selected Group to the database.

Delete Group removes selected Group from the database.

Add Group adds a new Group to the tab at the top of the Group Setup screen.

AFV selects all levels.

Send Room Groups stores Group configurations to the router.


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Operation

Introduction

Main ScreenThe following is the GRIP Main Screen. Select the Main Screen tab at the top of thewindow. ToolTips have been used extensively throughout the software and by holding themouse over most functions/buttons/windows; a tool tip will pop up after a few seconds.

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By clicking on a Destination in the Status window, G.R.I.P. will send a command toPoll the routing switcher and place the status in the status window along with all levelstatus shown in the textboxes in the Level windows (Labeled Lvl 1). By double clickingon a Destination in the status window, the destination is added to a List in the Presetwindow. This preset can be left in the preset window as long as desired. While selectedin the preset window, Sources and Source levels can change on that destination until it iscleared from the Preset Window. Double clicking on an item in the preset window deletesthe line. Clicking on Clear, clears all entries in the Preset Window.

By using the Mouse click while holding down the Ctrl key or the Shift key, multipledestinations can be selected. Pressing on the >> button located in the Sources Framemoves all selected Destinations into the preset window. Selecting a Source and Pressingthe Send to all Dests sends the selected Source to ALL Destinations in the presetwindow. This also can be accomplished by pressing the A key on the PC Keyboard.

Clicking on a Destination in the Preset window selects a Destination that can be modifiedwith a different source or a single level source. A single level source change issometimes called a Breakaway while an all level change is sometimes call an AudioFollow Video or AFV switch.

By selecting a Group Tab, the Destination and Source windows fill in specific Destination,

Sources, and Levels, which are defined in the Group Setup window (see the RoomGrouping section of this manual).

Graphic ViewSelect the Graphic View tab at the top of the window. The following screen will display;

The Graphic View window displays the status of all I/Os. I/Os can be switched from thisscreen by clicking on the source button on the desired destination row.

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Alternate switching method

The router can also be switched by selecting Routing + Salvos from the menu.

Select the level(s) you want to change.

Select the destination.

Select the Source.

Select Take Route to make the switch.

Stored Salvos can also be switched from this menu. Select the salvo from the dropdown menu and Take (see the Salvo section of this manual for Salvo details).

Status RouterClicking on Status Router will cause GRIP to request all I/O data from the router andupdate the Destination information in the Status column.

Salvos

Overview

A Salvo is a list of crosspoint switches that are downloaded to the routing switcher andswitched by a single Salvo Take command.

GRIP Software allows up to 40 Salvos to be named and stored in the routing switcher.The program is limited to 160 takes per salvo.

Salvo Setup

To program a salvo, enter the desired Destination/Source combinations in the presetwindow and click on the Save Salvo Button. All salvo buttons begin to flash between redand light blue, indicating a selection must be made. If a name is desired, type the nameinto the Salvo Name Textbox in the lower right hand corner of the window. Click on the

desired flashing salvo button. The newly entered name is displayed on the salvo button,the button stops flashing and the salvo is stored in the routing switcher and available toall control points of the routing system.


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To exit the Save Salvo mode without saving, click on the Clear button.

The salvo name will be displayed in most control panels. For example, Salvo 1 in theexample below is named 1 to 1. This name will appear in all control panels capable ofexecuting the Salvo Take command.


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When Press Take for a Salvo Take is checked in the Configuration/ Options menu, theSalvo list will be displayed in the Preset window, and will remain after Take Salvo ispressed. Press Clear to clear the Preset window.


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LocksYou may want to Lock a destination in order to prevent someone on the system fromchanging the source from another location.

By selecting a Destination in the Status Window and clicking on the Lock button, anindividual selection will be locked which will be signified by a flashing lock (unlock) button

and a Red and Black L displayed in the Status window. The Lock button changes toUnlock. To unlock a Destination, select the Locked Destination and press the Unlockbutton. The button will change back to normal.


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Utilities

IntroductionThe utilities screen is for changing the size configuration of your router to be different

from the factory configuration as ordered. This would apply if you are adding levels orexpanding the size of your router. This should only be done with factory instructions.

To access the utilities/special functions menus, press Ctrl/Shift/U on the PC keyboard.The item Utilities/Special Functions will appear on the menu bar. Select Utilities fromthe drop down list.

The following screen will display:

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Router SetupIf your router is configured incorrectly, and you have selected No to the message box,continue with this section to configure your router.

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G.R.I.P. can control up to 16 levels of a switching system. The example above shows arouting switcher that has three layers, a 16 x 16 video level with two levels of 16x16audio.

To add or remove a layer, click on the Level Enabled/Disabled Button. Select RouterType, from the drop down list. Enter the actual size of the routing switcher in theNumber of Destinations and Number of Sources text boxes. A partially stuffed routing

switcher should have the actual number of destinations and sources. For example, a64x64 Yosemite analog video routing switcher stuffed to 32 inputs and 32 outputs, 32should be typed in each of the text boxes.

A Partially stuffed Yosemite routing switcher or a mapped routing switcher can be setupand initialized using this window. Select the frame size and I/O type of each layer of yourrouter.

The routing switcher must be reset after a download for all the changes to take effect.Caution, if frame size and mapping information are changed, the routing switcher willmake routing changes during a download, so do not download during facility operations.The router can be reset from the Special Functions menu. (See below).

When this screen is completed;

Save to Database stores your settings in the GRIP database only.Send to Router saves the information in the GRIP database and sends the informationto the routers processor.

Reset All resets the GRIP database to the GRIP default settings (not the routersdefault settings).

Note:

The router must be reset to initiate the changes.

Click on Router Reset in the Special Functions menu and reset the router to initiate thechanges in the routers processor. The router can also be reset by turning power off and turningon again.

Special Functions

Menu items include Sequoia Setup, PIK Software Upgrades, and a Router Resetfunction.

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Sequoia Setup

If you have a Sequoia Router and you need to change the configuration, use thefollowing screens.

Before making changes using the Sequoia Setup window, we advise you to call thefactory for proper configuration settings. The factory will send a configuration file to you.

Download this file to a folder your PC.

Select Sequoia Setup from the Special Functions menu:


Click on Select File and Send. A Windows open box will be displayed. Select the fileyou have downloaded and click on open. The file will be sent to the routers processor.Reset the router when done.

PIK Software Upgrades

PIK software is the program used in Sequoia Routers PC boards.

Do not attempt this without factory assistance. The factory will send you a file todownload to your PC.

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Select the type of Card you want to upgrade. Press Select Hex File and Send. AWindows open box will appear. Select the file you have downloaded and click on open.The file will be sent to the selected card.


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Virtual Mapping

IntroductionSierra Video Systems routers are shipped configured as linear mapped. That is, all

levels switch at the same time when an I/O is selected.The term one-to-one mapping, orlinear mapping, means that source 1 is assigned tophysical input connector 1, source 2 to connector 2, etc. This is the default mapping thatis shipped with each Sierra router. If one-to-one mapping is adequate, you do not needto follow the instructions in this section for setting the mapping tables.

In non-mapped (linear mapped) Sierra routers, when a control panel or control programcalls for a connection, or take, from source 3 to destination 18, this means that thesignal going to the physical input connector labeled 3 is to be connected to the physicaloutput connector labeled 18.

Sierra Video Systems routers offer the option of Virtual Mapping. In virtual-mappedSierra routers, a mapping table stands between the control panel take request, and thephysical connectors that are switched. Its purpose is to give the user more flexibility in the

way signals are connected to the router, and the way numbers are assigned to thesignals by the router.

There are two mapping tables, one for sources and one for destinations. Each mappingtable simply assigns a physical connector number to each source or destination number.

To help keep things straight, Sierra uses the following nomenclature when discussingvirtual mapping. The term source means a source number called for by a control panel orcontrol program doing a take. Likewise, the term destination means a destinationnumber called for by a control panel or control program doing a take.

The term inputis reserved to mean aphysical input connector on the router frame.Likewise, the term outputmeans aphysical output connector on the router frame.

The source mapping table simply assigns, for each source number on each level, a

physical input connector numberon that level. And likewise, the destination mappingtable assigns, for each destination number on each level, aphysical output connectornumberon that level.

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For example, the mapping table could be set to assign physical input connector 39 tosource number 1 on level 1. If so, then when a control panel requests a take of source 1on level 1, it will be the signal connected to physical connector 39 that actually getsrouted.

It is also possible to set a mapping table entry to unmapped, meaning that that source ordestination on that level does not map to any physical connector, and therefore a take of

that source or destination will have no effect.

The term multiple mappingrefers to mapping more than one source to the same physicalconnector. Multiple mapping is not permitted with destinations, only with sources. Forexample, it is possible to map sources 3 and 98 both to physical input connector 20.Multiple mapping can sometimes lead to confusion, especially when viewing statusdisplays on some control panels, so it is advisable to avoid it. However, some customerscan use it to great advantage.

In order to make it easier for users to work with large routers containing many sourcesand destinations, Sierra routers support the assignment of alphanumeric names tosources, destinations, inputs, and outputs. Control panels and control programs can usethese names to display router crosspoint status and to allow the user to compose takes.

Source and destination names (virtual names) apply to all levels. That is, you cannot give

different names to a given source on each level. You can only give it a single name thatmust apply to all levels. Think of(virtual) source names as names given to sourcenumbers, and think of(virtual) destination names as names given to destination numbers.Input and output names may be different on each level. That is, an input may be givenone name on level 1, and an entirely different name on level 2. Think of input names asnames given to input connectors, and output names as names given to outputconnectors.

Often, an inputs name will be the same on all levels, and likewise for an outputs name.Furthermore, it will often be the case that a sources name will be the same as the nameof the input it is mapped to, and likewise for destination names. However, its your choice.

A user typically controls a routing switcher by using a control panel to enter and viewdestination, source, input and output names and numbers. Below is a summery of the

typical process a user would go through to examine and take a destination using acontrol panel:

1. Destinations are shown and selected by the user using the destination name and/or thedestination number. The physical output number that the destination maps to, or its name, isnot shown on the control panel.

2. The crosspoint status of a destination is usually shown using thephysical input names and/ornumbers on each level. There are two reasons why the virtual source names/numbers are notused: (a) source names apply to all levels, while input names can be different on each level,

and it is often important when displaying status to be able to see different names on each level;

(b) ifmultiple mappingis used, displaying the input name rather than the source name reduces

confusion by showing the actual physical signal name, which will be the same for two differentsource names with multiple mapping. Because names are often the same on all levels, and the

same for a source and its mapped input, it will often be the case that if source names had been

displayed instead, they would be the same.3. Some control panels allow the crosspoint status of a destination to be viewed using source

names and/or numbers rather than input names/numbers. The SCP series of control panels can

be set to show status in either form (source names or input names). It is user selectable when

programming the control panel using the SVS GRIP router control software.

4. Takes are composed by the user using either source orinput names, or source numbers. A usermay enter either a source name or an input name or a source number for each level of the takehe is composing. An entered name is looked up in both the source and input name tables, to

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first source that is mapped to that input is used. The behavior is slightly different depending on

whether he is composing an all-levels (AFV) take, or a breakaway take. If an all-levels take is

being composed, the name is first looked up in thesource name table, and if not found, the

input name table is searched for the name. If a breakaway take is being composed, the search

order is just the opposite, with the input name table searched first, and then the source name

table. In many cases the search order would make no difference, because the same names are

used for source and its mapped input.

The number of sources and destinations in a Sierra virtual-mapped router can be configuredby the user. It can be many more than the physical size of the router, which can be useful indifferent ways.

There are many uses for virtual mapping, such as:

1. Virtual sources can be mapped in such a way as to permit an all-levels take of that source toaccomplish what would previously have to have been done with a breakaway take. You could

map some virtual sources on all levels, while mapping others on only a few levels, and leaving

other levels unmapped. This permits doing all-level takes that affect only some levels.

2. You may wish to keep all the signals from one type of machine grouped together in the samegroup of source or destination numbers, and yet you may want to have the flexibility to add

more of these signals at a later time without having to move a lot of signals from one connector

to another. Suppose that VTR1-VTR8 are assigned to input connectors 1-8, and CAM1-

CAM12 are assigned to input connectors 9-20. The mapping table is set up so that sources 1-8are VTR1-VTR8, and sources 9-20 are CAM1-CAM12. Later on, you add VTR9, and you

want to make it be source 9, and make CAM1-CAM12 be sources 10-21. But at the same time

you do not want to have to move all the connectors CAM1-CAM12 down one. You could put

VTR9 on input connector 21, and map source 9 to input 21. You would have to change the

mapping of sources 10-21 so that they mapped to inputs 9-20.

3. In partially-stuffed routers with holes, mapping allows the holes to be mapped away, so thatcontrol panels see one continuous set of sources or destinations.

4. Two separate levels can be joined together into one level, by mapping first one level, thenthe other, to successive sources or destinations. For example, suppose you have two levels,

each 16x16. Sources 1-16 could be mapped to level 1 inputs 1-16 with level 2 unmapped.

Sources 17-32 could be mapped to level 2 inputs 1-16 with level 1 unmapped. Likewise for

destinations. You would not be able to connect source 1 to destination 17, for example, but you

could connect any source 1-16 to any destination 1-16, or any source 17-32 to any destination17-32. You would not have to concern yourself with levels.

5. A more complete join of two levels could be done by cabling inputs of the two levels together.For example, if you had a router with two 64x64 analog video levels, you could connect 64

inputs to the first level and then cable them in parallel to the second level also, so that both

levels received the same 64 inputs. Then, you could map destinations 1-64 to level 1 outputs

1-64, and destinations 65-128 to level 2 outputs 1-64. You would end up with a 64x128 single-

level router.

6. One source could be mapped on all levels, while another one might be mapped only on audiolevels. The first would be used to set up all levels of a destination, while the second would be

used to change the audio while leaving the video unchanged. An all-levels take could be done

with the second source, yet only the audio levels would change. Note that this is a use of

multiple mapping.

7. If one level is a machine control level, you can selectively map that level only for thosesources or destinations where you want machine control routing to take place.8. Some signals may include video but not audio, or vice-versa. For these signals, mapping table

entries can be unmapped on those levels where there is no signal. Router inputs and outputs

need not be wasted. For example, if output 17 is used for a monitors video signal on level 1

and for a totally unrelated audio signal on level 2, separate destinations can be mapped to each

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The most simple and common form of virtual mapping is to separate signal types. In thisexample a 4x4 router has 2 levels, one level of Analog Video and 1 level of Digital video.

The router as shipped from the factory is configured;

Virtual Name Level 1 (Analog) Level 2 (Digital)

I/O Source Ana Vid Connector # Dig Vid Connector #1 Src 1 Src 1 1 Src 1 12 Src 2 Src 2 2 Src 2 23 Src 3 Src 3 3 Src 3 34 Src 4 Src 4 4 Src 4 45 Src 5 Src 5 5 Src 5 56 Src 6 Src 6 6 Src 6 67 Src 7 Src 7 7 Src 7 78 Src 8 Src 8 8 Src 8 8

The router can be Virtually Mapped to;

Virtual Name Level 1 (Analog) Level 2 (Digital)

I/O Source Ana Vid Connector # Dig Vid Connector #1 Src 1 Src 1 1 No Map 02 Src 2 Src 2 2 No Map 03 Src 3 Src 3 3 No Map 04 Src 4 Src 4 4 No Map 05 Src 5 Src 5 5 No Map 06 Src 6 Src 6 6 No Map 07 Src 7 Src 7 7 No Map 08 Src 8 Src 8 8 No Map 09 Src 9 No Map 0 Src 9 110 Src 10 No Map 0 Src 10 211 Src 11 No Map 0 Src 11 312 Src 12 No Map 0 Src 12 413 Src 13 No Map 0 Src 13 514 Src 14 No Map 0 Src 14 615 Src 15 No Map 0 Src 15 716 Src 16 No Map 0 Src 16 8

The router is now configured to a virtual size of 16x16. The first 8 I/Os are analog videofollowed by I/Os 8 through 16 as digital video.

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Planning the Router Size and the Mapping TablesBefore actually making changes to the router mapping tables, spend time working out thedesired mapping scheme. To do this, a brief introduction to the Sierra Video Systemsvirtual mapping scheme is useful.

Rough out the mapping tables on paper first. The basic tasks are to decide which routerinputs will receive signals from which machines; likewise for the outputs; choose namesfor each of these input and output signals; decide which source numbers are to beassigned to each input connector on each level; and likewise which destination numbersare to be assigned to each output connector on each level.

Keep multiple mapping possibilities in mind (assigning multiple sources numbers to thesame input connector).

Give each input and output signal that is to be connected to your router a name. Namescan be up to 8 characters (including spaces) to allow control panels and programs todisplay information compactly and succinctly. Every input and output signal must have aUNIQUE name, there should be no duplicates. Usually the name of the device that thesignal comes from or goes to is used as the signal name.

A different name may be chosen for each level of the router, although often the samename is used. For example, in a three-level router with one video and two audio levels,signals from a VTR might be named VTR1 on all three levels. Usually, the physical inputsignal names will be what the user sees when status is displayed for a crosspoint. Thephysical output signal names currently have little significance, although some controlsystems may choose to make use of them.

When choosing names, use prefixes with numeric suffixes as much as possible, e.g.CAM1, CAM2, CAM3, so that mnemonic control panels with a limited number ofbuttons for selecting a prefix (CAM) can be effectively used. Names can contain anyprintable ASCII characters, including spaces and both upper and lower case letters, butthey cannot include * or ! or ~ characters. Sometimes spaces can be a problem, if aname has a space and the user enters the name without one, the control panel may not

be able to find it (and vice-versa).

Decide which signals are to be grouped together (on different levels) under a singlephysical input or output connector number. Usually this is obvious: the signals (e.g. videoand audio) going to or coming from a device are normally grouped together. Sometimes,though, a device has only one form of signal, e.g. a graphics workstation might processvideo signals but not audio. There are at least a couple cases to consider:

1. Some signals come from or go to one device, while the remaining ones come from or go toanother device, but the entire set of signals is normally switched as a group. Example: video

signal from a workstation that is normally used together with an audio signal from an audio

sweetener device of some sort.

2. A device supports only some of the signals, e.g. video only; in order to not waste router inputsor outputs, the other router levels (e.g. audio levels) of the router input or output connected to

that device will be used by some otherdevice that only supports those other signals (e.g. onlysupports audio signals). Normally the two sets of signals are NOT switched together, but they

are nevertheless assigned to the same router input or output connector number (on different

levels) so as not to waste router inputs/outputs.

In either case (1) or (2), all the signals are assigned to a single physical input or outputconnector number.

These signal groupings are actually not a rigid requirement, because the mapping tablesallow signals to be regrouped at will. Thus, for example, although it would be typical (andrecommended) to place the video and audio signals from VTR1 together under the same


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physical input connectors (e.g. input #4 connector) on three levels (VIDEO, AUD L, AUDR) of a 3-level router, you could in fact place VTR1 video on VIDEO input connector #4,put VTR1 audio left on AUD L connector #18, and put VTR1 audio right on AUD Rconnector #44. You could still switch all three signals together using all-level takes, bysetting up the mapping table properly. This type of scrambled arrangement might at timesbe necessary because some partially-stuffed routers may have holes in the videoconnector numbering sequence but not in the audio connector numbering sequence. Itmight also be a consequence of other factors, and is perfectly okay to do, though thetypical case, again, is to group signals from one machine together on the same input oroutput connector number.

Example:

Decide which physical connectors to use for each source or destination signal group.Normally this is a matter of simply assigning connectors in order, e.g. Input #1, Input #2,etc. However, for partially-stuffed routers containing holes in the input or outputnumbering, it is necessary to skip over the holes. Thus, a router with a potential for 96inputs, but which actually has only 24 inputs, might use input connectors #1-#8, then skipover #9-#32 and use #33-#40, skip #41-#64, use #65-#72, etc. Refer to your router usermanual for information about holes.

Choose the number of virtual sources and virtual destinations that the router is to have.You can have up to 256 sources and 256 destinations in the Tahoe family of routers,

256x256 in the Yosemite family and even bigger in the Sequoia Family ( contact thefactory for information regarding other product families). Normally you would choose anoption larger than your basic physical router size, to give you extra sources anddestinations to use. (You might choose to keep it under 100x100 if you desire to have 2-digit input and output numbers rather than 3-digit ones, creating slightly shortercrosspoint commands and status-back commands used by panels and control software,but typically this wouldnt be a concern).

Choose one or more input signals, each on a different level, that are to be switchabletogether as a group using an all-level take, and assign a source number, beginning with#1, to this group of input signals. Any levels may be left out of the source assignment,that is, those levels may be unmappedfor that source. Most of the time, all levels will beincluded. In some cases, only some of them will be. For example, for a given group ofinput signals, you might choose to use two source numbers, one that switches the videoinput signal only, leaving the audio levels alone, and a second that switches the audioinput signals only, leaving the video level alone. Repeat this process until all inputsignals, on all levels, have been assigned to at least one source number.

Give each source number a name. The same constraints in terms of number ofcharacters, allowable characters, and recommendations for prefixes and suffixes applyhere as for the choice of physical input and output names. When the source device isdifferent on different levels, a name must be chosen that applies to all levels. The name


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will be what the user uses to compose a take. Often the source name will be the sameas the corresponding physical input name that it will map to.

When building the mapping table, keep control panel requirements in mind. If you havenon-programmable single-bus or X-Y control panels that are smaller in size than thenumber of sources (e.g. a 16-button single-bus panel on a router in which you areassigning 128 sources), remember that the panels will only be able to access the first N

sources, where N is the number of panel source select buttons. So, in that case youwould want to assign the first N sources to those input connectors that are to beswitchable using those control panels!

Also keep source-destination restrictions in mind. If you need to be able to restrict certainsources so that they cannot be routed to certain destinations, all such restrictions apply toall levels of any given source-destination pair. If you restrict level 1, then all levels arerestricted. If multiple mapping is used, all sources that map to a given input must berestricted in order to restrict that input.

Note that if a physical input connector is not assigned to at least one source number,then that physical input connectoris useless and cannot be switched. Therefore, alwaysmake sure that every physical input connector on each level is assigned to at least onesource number.

Remember that a source number must be assigned to each group of signals that is to beswitched together as an all-levels take. It is always possible to switch any combination ofsources using a breakaway take, even if no source number was assigned to thatparticular combination, but breakaway takes are more cumbersome to set up, sofrequently used combinations should be assigned a source number. In the examplebelow, source AUDCON1 was created because it is desired to switch Audio Console 1on the two audio levels without also switching CAM1 on the video level, without havingto specify a breakaway take. This is called multiple mapping.

Since the mapping table permits any physical input connectors to take part in an all-levelsTake, you can see that in a sense, even an all-levels Take can be kind of like abreakaway. A new definition of an all-levels Take might be appropriate: it is a Takewhere the user specifies a single number or name of a single row in the mapping table.Conversely, a breakaway Take is a Take where the user can specify a separate sourcenumber or name for each level.

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Mapping Your Router Using GRIPRouter mapping configuration changes can be implemented using the GRIP routerconfiguration and control software.

The basic tasks are to decide which router inputs will receive signals from which

machines; likewise for the outputs; choose names for each of these input and outputsignals; decide which source numbers are to be assigned to each input connector oneach level; and likewise which destination numbers are to be assigned to each outputconnector on each level as described in the previous section of this manual..

You must first install and run the GRIP program according to the instructions in the GRIPmanual. Select yes to update the GRIP database to match your routers currentconfiguration for all levels.

Once the GRIP main screen opens, press Ctrl/Shift/U simultaneously. TheUtilities/Special Functions menu item will appear on the menu bar.


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Select Utilities from the drop down list.

The following window will display.

Select File. From the drop down menu select Display Router Setup Table.

In the Router Setup Table set the virtual Inputs and Outputs of your router. The virtualI/O numbers are in the row titled Virtual (Row ID 1).

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Active levels of the router are indicated by a Layer number in the Layer column.

This is an example of a router mapped with 75x84 virtual I/Os with 8 levels of differentsizes of actual (physical) levels.

Enter the virtual size of your router in the ID 1 row as worked out on the mappingspreadsheet.

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From the Utilities window, select File/ Display Mapping Table to display the GRIPmapping window.

Place a check in the box DO NOT recalculate mapping table or number of Virtual I/Osbefore download. This is very important. If this box is NOT checked, GRIP willautomatically configure the router as linear mapped.

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The remaining columns represent the physical connector associated with the Virtual I/Onumber to the left of the row.

Enter the physical connector number according to your spreadsheet. Pay carefulattention to your entries.

When all entries are complete and verified, (double check that you have placed a checkin the box DO NOT recalculate mapping table or number of Virtual I/Os beforedownload or all your entries will be lost) and click on Send to Router.

After the configuration data is sent to the router click on Router Reset. The router mustbe reset (power cycle) in order for changes to be set.

Close the mapping Table.

Close the Utilities Screen.

NamesThe next step in the mapping process is to enter the names in the router according to

your spreadsheet. Un-mapped areas are indicated by No Map in the name cell. Namecells are directly related to the mapping table.

The GRIP program comes with default names Src and Dst. These names are not arenot the names stored in the routers processor, they are the names in the GRIP databaseonly. You may want to change these names to meet your needs.

Refer to the Names section in the Router Setup chapter of this manual.


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