Calibre UK VideoExcel, VideoExcel VXL-75HD, VideoExcel VXL-100HD, VideoExcel VXL-150HD, VideoExcel Series Operating Instructions Manual

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VideoExcel

Operating Instructions

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This manual explains how to operate your VideoExcel television broadcast image processors.
The products are designed to provide users with a powerful and flexible method of format
conversion.

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Contents

INTRODUCTION 6

1.1. General Introduction 6

1.1.1. Front Panel Control 6

1.1.2. Rear Panel conectivity 7

1.2. Packing List 8

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 9

2.1. Product Overview 9

2.2. Product Specification 9

2.2.1. Power Supply Requirement 9

2.2.2. Video Inputs 9

2.2.3. Component Video Inputs 9

2.2.4. SDI Input 10

2.2.5. Analogue VGA Input 10

2.2.6. HDMI & DVI Inputs 10

2.2.7. Audio Inputs 10

2.2.8. Audio Output 10

2.2.9. Display Output 11

2.3. Genlock 11

2.4. Closed Captioning and VITC Support 11

FLOW CHART FOR VIDEOEXCEL OPERATION 12

3.1. Correct Installation Order 12

FRONT PANEL CONTROL 13

4.1. Menu Tree 13

4.2. Introduction 16

4.3. Start-up Screen 17

4.4. Main Menu 17

4.5. Input Select 17

4.6. Input Adjust 18

4.6.1. Input Levels 18

4.6.2. Clock/Position 18

4.6.3. Pan/Zoom/Tilt 18

4.6.4. Input Capture 19

4.6.5. Input Features 19

4.6.6. Aspect Ratio 19

4.6.7. Aspect Ratio 20

4.6.8. Filters 20

4.6.9. Audio Channel Swap 21

4.7. Output Adjust 22

4.7.1. Lock Mode 22

4.7.2. Reference Source 22

4.7.3. Reference Offset 22

4.7.4. Free Run Format 22

4.7.5. ARC Mode 22

4.7.6. ARC Custom 23

4.7.7. Processing Mode 23

4.7.8. 3G-SDI Data Map 23

4.7.9. Blue Check 23

4.7.10. Safe Area Markers 23

4.7.11. Vertical Filter 24

4.7.12. Gamma of Display 24

4.8. Information 25

4.9. Miscellaneous 25

4.9.1. Select Test Pattern 25

4.9.2. Status Display Mode 25

4.9.3. Channel Logo Overlay 25

4.9.4. Input Channel Config 25

4.9.5. No Sync Color 26

4.9.6. Factory Reset 26

4.9.7. Unit Configuration 26

4.9.8. Networking(TCP/IP) 26

4.9.9. Presets 27

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REMOTE CONTROL WEB SERVER 28

5.1. Introduction 28

5.2. Installing the Software 28

5.3. Software Operation 28

5.4. Channel Logo Upload 28

FIRMWARE UPDATE 29

6.1. Introduction 29

6.2. Installing the PC Updater Software 29

6.3. Updating Firmware 29

ENVIRONMENTAL AND EMC 30

7.1. Recommended Operating Conditions 30

7.2. Storage 30

7.3. CE and FCC Compliance 30

ABBREVIATIONS 31

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SAFETY WARNING:

1. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS WITHIN THE UNIT. REMOVAL OF THE TOP COVER
WILL EXPOSE DANGEROUS VOLTAGES. DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WITHOUT THE TOP COVER
INSTALLED.

2. ENSURE THAT ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (INCLUDING THE MAINS PLUG AND ANY
EXTENSION LEADS) ARE PROPERLY MADE AND COMPLY WITH ELECTRICAL SAFETY
REGULATIONS.

3. ENSURE THAT THE INTEGRITY OF THE EQUIPMENT ISOLATION BARRIER IS MAINTAINED WHEN
CONNECTING TO OTHER EQUIPMENT. THIS MEANS THAT ONLY LOW VOLTAGE ISOLATED
CIRCUITS MAY BE CONNECTED TO THE SIGNAL INPUTS AND OUTPUTS. IF ANY DOUBT EXISTS
CONSULT QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

4. TO PREVENT SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE. IF SUCH EXPOSURE OCCURS, REMOVE THE PLUG FROM THE MAINS OUTLET AND
HAVE THE EXPOSED UNIT CHECKED BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

5. DO NOT CONTINUE TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBT ABOUT IT
WORKING NORMALLY, OR IF IT IS DAMAGED IN ANY WAY. WITHDRAW THE MAINS PLUG FROM
THE MAINS OUTLET AND CONSULT QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

6. DO NOT REMOVE ANY FIXED COVERS UNLESS YOU ARE QUALIFIED TO DO SO AND EVEN THEN
WITHDRAW THE MAINS PLUG FROM THE MAINS OUTLET BEFORE YOU START.

7. THIS EQUIPMENT CONTAINS NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS. REFER ALL SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

8. TO AVOID EXPLOSION, DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE

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INTRODUCTION

1.1.

General Introduction

VideoExcel is a very flexible television broadcast image processor developed to convert between PC
and video formats.

It features state of the art digital image processor with powerful scaling using up to 1024-tap filter and
market leading HD & SD per-pixel multiple Iow-angle aperture-adjusted motion-adaptive de-interlacing
with automatic film pull-down correction for 3:2, 2:2 and non-standard and broken cadences,
significantly outperforming the capabilities of benchmark competitor products.

VideoExcel features HQV post-production studio-grade image processing algorithms for the very best
scaling, film and video noise reduction, MPEG artifact reduction and automatic audio time-line
correction to maintain lip-sync.

VideoExcel-75 is designed with special emphasis on progressive PC modes to video formats
conversion. It has flicker reduction for interlaced video outputs, de-interlacing on the input and noise
reduction is not provided.

VideoExcel-150 provide both PC connectivity and de-interlacing with noise reduction.
VideoExcel is a very flexible video and audio router with multiple digital and analog input channels,

digital audio and/or analog audio support and SDI/HD-SDI/3G-SDI compatibility.
The image may be zoomed and panned to select a particular area of interest. Scaling and aspect ratio

treatment is extremely flexible.

1.1.1.

Front Panel Control

System control is via a front-panel LCD menu controlled via keys or through a web interface via TCP/IP.
All VideoExcel (and FoveaHD) feature the same front panel control, but different connectivity through
the rear panel.

1: Menu display 2: Bore (Reset knob access) 3: (Programmable) input channel select keys
4: Menu navigation keys 5: Menu key 6: Toggle input channels
7: Standby

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1.1.2.

Rear Panel conectivity

VideoExcel-75HD

VideoExcel-75HD uses a very high performance video input front end including HDMI, DVI with HDCP
encryption and analog RGBHV graphics input.

The output format can be set to a great number of different standard video modes from NTSC to 2k
modes performing time base correction or the output can be genlocked to the incoming video signal.

Outputs are available in analogue component, DVI digital and 3G-SDI formats which are useable
simultaneously. Note that if an HDCP encrypted signal is connected to the HDMI or DVI input, the DVI
output signal will be similarly HDCP encrypted and the other outputs will be disabled.

1: HDMI input 2: DVI-D input 3: RGBHV input 4: YPbPr output
5: Control Ports (RS232, TCP/IP and USB) 6: 3G-SDI output 7: DVI/HDMI output
8: Analogue Genlock input and output 9: SDI Genlock input and output
10: 1x digital audio in (coaxial), 1x analogue Stereo R/L in/4x AES audio outputs
11: Dual redundant power supply

VideoExcel-100HD

VideoExcel-100HD uses a very high performance video input front end including true component video
support in analog YPbPr and RGBS formats and SDI/HD-SDI/3G-SDI digital formats as well as dual
composite (CVBS) and a Y/C S-Video input. A very high performance video decoder is utilised with 4x
oversampling and 3D Y/C cross talk filter for outstanding video image clarity. HDMI and DVI video with
HDCP encryption is also supported.

The output format can be set to a great number of different standard video modes from NTSC to 2k
modes performing time base correction or the output can be genlocked to the incoming video signal.

Outputs are available in analog component, DVI digital and 3G-SDI formats which are useable
simultaneously. Note that if an HDCP encrypted signal is connected to the HDMI or DVI input, the DVI
output signal will be similarly HDCP encrypted and the other outputs will be disabled.

1: HDMI input 2: DVI-D input 3: 2x 3G-SDI inputs 4: YPbPr/RGBS input
5: Y/C and 2x CVBS inputs 6: YPbPr output 7: Control Ports (RS232, TCP/IP and USB)
8: 3G-SDI output 9: DVI/HDMI output 10: Analogue Genlock input and output
11: SDI Genlock input and output 12: 4x/4x AES audio inputs (top)/ outputs (bottom)
13: Dual redundant power supply

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VideoExcel-150D

VideoExcel-150HD uses a very high performance video input front end including true component video
support in analog YPbPr and RGBS formats and SDI/HD-SDI/3G-SDI digital formats as well as dual
composite (CVBS) and a Y/C S-Video input. A very high performance video decoder is utilised with 4x
oversampling and 3D Y/C cross talk filter for outstanding video image clarity. HDMI and DVI video with
HDCP encryption is supported as well as analog RGBHV graphics input.

The output format can be set to a great number of different standard video modes from NTSC to 2k
modes performing time base correction or the output can be genlocked to the incoming video signal.

Outputs are available in analog component, DVI digital and 3G-SDI formats which are useable
simultaneously. Note that if an HDCP encrypted signal is connected to the HDMI or DVI input, the DVI
output signal will be similarly HDCP encrypted and the other outputs will be disabled.

1: HDMI input 2: DVI-D input 3: 2x 3G-SDI inputs 4: RBGHV input
5: YPbPr/RGBS input 6: Y/C and 2x CVBS inputs 7: YPbPr output
8: Control Ports (RS232, TCP/IP and USB) 9: 3G-SDI output 10: DVI/HDMI output
11: Analogue Genlock input and output 12: SDI Genlock input and output
13: 4x/4x AES audio inputs (top)/ outputs (bottom) 14: Dual redundant power supply

1.2.

Packing List

VideoExcel-75HD, -100HD, and -150HD is supplied with the following

1) This manual

2) 3 pin plug IEC mains cable

3) DVI-D output cable

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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

2.1.

Product Overview

VideoExcel are designed to accept the following input signals. FoveaHD is shown for comparison.

VXL-75HD

VXL-100HD

VXL-150HD

FoveaHD

2x Composite video via BNC

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

S-Video Y/C via 2x BNC

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

YPbPr or RGBS SD/ED/HD
component video via 3/4x BNC

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

VGA input via 5x BNC connectors
(RGBHV)

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

2x 3G-SDI/HD-SDI/SDI
(Serial Digital Interface) via BNC

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

DVI-D (Digital Visual Interface)
via a DVI-I connector

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

HDMI via HDMI connector

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

2.2.

Product Specification

This section provides technical details for all possible inputs. Please note that not all possible input
options may be applicable to certain output modes.

2.2.1.

Power Supply Requirement

VideoExcel has two internal power supplies. The unit can be set up to work from a single power supply
or as a fail save mechanism switch between the power supplies in case of one failing. Each mains input
is rated 100V-264VAC 50/60Hz with maximum power of 60W connected via a standard IEC connectors
located on the rear panel. The power input socket contains a fuse which should only be replaced with
the same type and rating for continued product safety. The correct type and rating of fuse is stated on a
label on the side or rear of the equipment.

2.2.2.

Video Inputs

Composite via BNC connectors, S-Video Y/C via 2x BNC connectors
Signal formats Composite (CVBS), S-Video (Y/C),

Standards NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Composite (CVBS) input level 1V p-p nominal inc. sync
Luminance (Y) input level 1V p-p nominal inc. sync
Chrominance (C) input level 0.6V p-p nominal
Input Impedance (all inputs) 75 Ohms

2.2.3.

Component Video Inputs

Via 3 or 4 BNC connectors
YPbPr, YPbPrS, RGB and RGBS component video, menu selectable.
Signal formats 484i (480i) and 576i (SD), 480p, 576p (ED), 720p, 1080i at 50, 59.94 and 60Hz and

1080p at 24, 25, 29.97 and 30Hz.
Please note this input does not support Computer SVGA signals.

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2.2.4.

SDI Input

Format: SD-SDI
HD-SDI YCbCr 4:2:2 serial digital component video
3G-SDI 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 serial digital component video
Input impedance: 75 ohms.

SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 259M-C and SMPTE 424M compliant, accepts 484i, 576i, 720, 1080i and 1080p
single link formats at 270Mb, 1.485Gb or 2.97Gb rates. Level A and B transport is supported for 1080p
50, 59.94 and 60 Hz (2.97Gb rates).

2.2.5.

Analogue VGA Input

Via 5 BNC connectors
Signal formats:
640x480, 720x400, 800x600, 1024x600, 1024x768, 1280x720, 1280x768, 1280x1024, 1360x768,

1400x1050, 1440x900, 1680x1050, 1920x1080
Please note this input does not support video type signals.

2.2.6.

HDMI & DVI Inputs

HDMI 1.3 with or without HDCP, 30-bit video compatible.
DVI-D input with or without HDCP

VideoExcel-100HD, and -150HD

Video signal formats
484i and 576i (SD) in double-rate formats (1440 pixels per line), 480p, 576p (ED), 720p, 1080i at 50,

59.94 & 60Hz, 1080p at 24, 25, 30, 50, 59.94 & 60Hz.

VideoExcel-75HD, and -150HD

Graphic signal formats
640x480, 800x600, 852x480, 853x480, 1024x600, 1024x768, 1280x720, 1280x768, 1280x800,

1280x960 1280x1024, 1360x768, 1365x768, 1366x768, 1368x768, 1400x788, 1440x900, 1600x900,
1366x1024, 1400x1050, 1680x1050, 1600x1200, 1920x1080, 1920x1200

2.2.7.

Audio Inputs

VideoExcel-100HD, and -150HD

AES coaxial digital audio (4x)

VideoExcel-75HD

Analog stereo L/R
SPDIF coaxial digital audio

2.2.8.

Audio Output

AES coaxial digital audio (4x)