Convergent Design HD-Connect LE User Manual
HD-Connect LE™
Guide and User’s Manual
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Table of Contents
1 GETTING STARTED.........................................................................................4
1.1 Welcome.................................................................................................................................................. 4
1.2 FCC Compliance.................................................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Shipping Contents.................................................................................................................................. 4
2 HD-CONNECT LE™..........................................................................................4
2.1 Overview.................................................................................................................................................. 4
2.2 Features................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.3 Functional Block Diagram..................................................................................................................... 6
3 INSTALLATION AND QUICK START ..............................................................7
3.1 Connections............................................................................................................................................. 7
3.2 DIP Switch Settings................................................................................................................................8
4 UPDATING HD-CONNECT LE™...................................................................... 9
4.1 Preparation............................................................................................................................................. 9
4.2 Using the Update Application................................................................................................................ 9
4.3 Rollbacks............................................................................................................................................... 16
5 CONTROLLING HD-CONNECT LE™ ............................................................17
5.1 Preparation........................................................................................................................................... 17
5.2 Using the Control Application............................................................................................................. 18
6 TIPS, FAQS, AND TROUBLESHOOTING......................................................22
6.1 Operating Tips...................................................................................................................................... 22
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6.2 Frequently Asked Questions................................................................................................................ 25
6.3 Troubleshooting Guide........................................................................................................................ 31
7 SAFETY AND ESD PRECAUTIONS...............................................................32
8 CONNECTION DIAGRAMS AND APPLICATIONS........................................33
8.1 HDV Capture with HD/SD-SDI based editing system....................................................................... 33
8.2 HDV Dub to High Definition Deck...................................................................................................... 34
8.3 HDV Playback from Computer...........................................................................................................35
8.4 HDV Downscaled to Standard Definition........................................................................................... 36
8.5 HDV to HD-CAM Tape Transfer w/ Time Code............................................................................... 37
9 SPECIFICATIONS...........................................................................................37
9.1 Inputs..................................................................................................................................................... 37
9.2 Outputs.................................................................................................................................................. 38
9.3 Physical.................................................................................................................................................. 39
9.4 Power..................................................................................................................................................... 39
9.5 Temperature Ranges............................................................................................................................ 40
9.6 Humidity................................................................................................................................................ 40
10 RMA AND WARRANTY................................................................................41
10.1 Conditions of the Warranty............................................................................................................... 41
10.2 Obtaining an RMA............................................................................................................................. 42
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1 Getting Started
1.1 Welcome
Congratulations on selecting Convergent Design HD-Connect LE™. HD-Connect
LE™ is shipped from the factory in the most secure packaging available. Please
inspect the content of the package and make sure to email us if you find any
shipping damage or missing components.
1.2 FCC Compliance
This professional equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
provisions for a Class A digital device under part 15 of the FCC rules. These
provisions are designed to provide reasonable protection against radio-frequency
emissions by digital devices in a commercial environment. This device may
interfere with radio and television reception in residential areas and is required to
accept all interference received, including that which may cause undesired
operation.
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1.3 Shipping Contents
Your HD-Connect LE™ should come packaged with the following:
1) HD-Connect LE™
2) Power Supply with Changeable Plugs
3) Quick Start Guide
2 HD-Connect LE™
2.1 Overview
The Convergent Design HD-Connect LE™ integrates video, audio, time-code
and deck control into a simple to use, cost-effective box. This ultra portable unit
offers the unique feature of conversion to HD or SD, allowing users to output to
the widest variety of formats: HD-CAM, DVC Pro HD (via HD-SDI), DigiBeta or
Betacam. HD-Connect LE offers two modes of deck control: RS-422 to 1394 and
1394 to RS-422. The RS-422 to 1394 deck control is intended for HD/SD-SDI
based editing systems, while the 1394 to RS-422 mode (upcoming feature) is
intended for HDV based editing systems.
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The HD-Connect LE™ features an internal cross converter from 1080i to 720p
HDV and 720p to 1080i.
The HD-Connect LE™ is your HDV connection, bringing HDV to your studio and
edit bays as well as supporting over-the-air playout.
2.2 Features
1) HDV (over 1394) to HD/SD-SDI (with embedded audio and time code.)
Embedded audio and time code is an upcoming feature for SD.
2) 720/24p, 720/25p, 720/30p, 1080/50i and 1080/60i support.
3) 50Hz (PAL) and 59.94Hz (NTSC) support..
4) HDV Deck Control via RS-422 →1394 and 1394→ RS-422 (coming soon)
translation.
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5) Component and Composite output.
6) Unbalanced Audio out (for local monitoring).
7) All outputs simultaneously active.
8) HD to SD scaling support. In HD, can cross convert 1080i↔720p.
9) 1394-based Firmware Updates.
10) DIP Switch Interface.
11) Color Bars and Tones on HD/SD-SDI (not available on analog outputs).
12) Anamorphic, Edge Crop, or Letter Box scaling selectable in SD.
13) Two 1394 ports (4-pin and 6-pin).
14) Dual identical HD/SD-SDI outputs.
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2.3 Functional Block Diagram
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RS-422
HDV
Source
Unbalanced
Audio Out
RS-422
Deck
Command/
Cntrl
1394 Deck
Commands/
Time Code
Micro
Controller &
Flash
1394
Interface
Audio D/A
MPEG2
TS/PS
Time Code
Data
Video
HDV Video
Decoder
HDV Audio
Decoder
Up/Down
Cross Scaler
A/V Sync
Audio
HD <-> SD
Color Space
Conversion
Audio
Embed
Y
Video
(HD/SD)
Encoder
(D/A)
Pb
Pr
CVBS
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HD/SD-SDI
Driver
HD/SD - SDI
HD/SD - SDI
AES
Driver
LTC
Driver
AES-Out
LTC-Out
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Figure 1 Functional Block Diagram of HD-Connect LE™
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3 Installation and Quick Start
3.1 Connections
Refer to Figure 2 and the descriptions below when connecting HD-Connect LE™.
Figure 2 Connectors on the HD-Connect LE™
1) DC +5V in: Connect the supplied DC power supply unit.
2) RS-422: Connect to HDV based editing system for 1394→ RS-422 or to
your SDI based editing system for RS-422 ↔ 1394.
3) HDV In: Connect to your HDV source. You can use either the 4-pin or the
6-pin 1394 connector. NOTE: HD-Connect LE™ can only use one 1394
HDV source at a time.
4) Unbalanced Audio Out: 3.5 mm unbalanced audio connector for
monitoring. HD-Connect LE™ outputs audio simultaneously through this
port, the AES port, and in the HD/SD-SDI stream.
5) Analog Video Out: Component HD and Composite SD output. CVBS is
not active in HD mode. Component is active in both HD and SD.
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6) HD/SD-S DI Out Dual HD/SD-SDI outputs. DIP switch 1 determines
whether output is HD or SD.
7) AES Out Single-ended AES audio out.
8) LTC Out Single-ended Linear Time Code out.
3.2 DIP Switch Settings
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Figure 3 DIP Switch Settings on HD-Connect LE™
Figure 3 illustrates the DIP switch and its various control options. Below is an
explanation of each switch and its functions:
1) Selects SD (Standard Definition) or HD (High Definition) video output for
both HD/SD-SDI and analog.
2) Enables 720p or 1080i in HD (Switch 1=On).
3) Selects NTSC (29.97/59.94) or PAL (25/50) video standard – This must
correspond to the HDV input format.
4) Selects deck control direction. Switch 4 = On enables 1394 to RS-422
control
(upcoming feature) and Switch 4 = Off enables RS-422 to 1394
control. Currently Switch 4 = On is a reserved feature.
5) Selects NTSC timecode format. Switch 5 = On selects non-dropframe
timecodes and Switch 5 = Off selects dropframe timecodes.
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6) When used in conjunction with Switch 7, enables scaling features in SD
and options enabled with the control application. See the table below for
an explanation of these features.
7) Same as with Switch 6.
8) Enables flash memory update.
Switch 6 Switch 7 Feature
Off Off Style from Control App
On Off SD Letterbox
Off On SD Edge Crop
On On SD Anamorphic
4 Updating HD-Connect LE™
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4.1 Preparation
To prepare for updating the HD-Connect LE™, complete the following steps:
1) Download and install the update and control application from the website.
Go to the HD-Connect LE™ downloads page at http://www.convergent-
design.com/LEdownloads.htm . Here you may download the latest code
updates for either PC or Mac. The page has links to .exe files to install the
control application for either PC or Mac.
2) In order to run the control application, you will need the Java Runtime
Environment 1.4.1 or better. If you need this to be installed on your
machine, follow the instructions on the product downloads page where the
.exe files are located.
3) Connect the HD-Connect LE™ to your computer via the 1394 port with the
DIP switch 8 set to the “On” position. It is recommended that the control
and update application not be run alongside other applications that use
the 1394 port.
4.2 Using the Update Application
Follow the instructions below to complete the update process using either a PC
or a Mac.
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1) Connect the HD-Connect LE™ to your computer using the 1394 port. You
must wait for your computer to recognize the box before the update
application will work. This will take around 30 seconds. In Windows XP, a
window similar to Figure 4 should pop up. For Mac, there is no indicator
and it is recommended you wait for 30 seconds.
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Figure 4 Windows XP recognizing the box.
2) Install the update and control application by running the .exe. Figure 5
shows the installation process.
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Figure 5 Installing the Control Application the PC & Mac
3) From the Start Menu, open the newly installed application
“HdConnectLeController”. When the application first starts, it will check
online for available updates. You will be prompted to update it upon first
use, click ok. When the update is finished, you will need to restart the
application. Figure 6 shows the dialog window.
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Figure 6 Control Application Asking for Updates
4) Open the Control Application again. With the box in update mode (Switch
8 = On), click on the “Firmware Update” tab, and click the “Refresh” button
to check the current software loaded into the HD-Connect LE™, and
display the newest version to update to. Figure 7 illustrates.
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Figure 7 Using the Update Application
5) Click on the “Update” button to begin the update. It is recommended that
you record the current version before updating the box, so that you can
roll back to it if the new version does not work. Check the “Restore All
Firmware Files” box if your box did not complete an update or if the box is
in an unstable state. This process takes 3-6 minutes. During that time DO
NOT unplug the box. A success window will appear when the update is
complete. See Figure 8 for a screenshot of a complete update.
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