Ensemble Designs 5385 User Manual

This data pack provides detailed installation, configuration and operation information for
the 5385 Analog to Digital Video Converter module as part of the Avenue Signal
Integration System.

The module information in this data pack is organized into the following sections:

• 5385 Overview

• Applications

• Installation

• Cabling

• Module Configuration and Control
°

Front Panel Controls and Indicators

°

Avenue PC Remote Control

°

Avenue Touch Screen Remote Control

• Troubleshooting

• Software Updating

• Warranty and Factory Service

• Specifications

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Model 5385

Analog to Digital

Converter

Data Pack

ENSEMBLE

DESIGNS

Revision 1.1 SW v2.2.0

5385 OVERVIEW

The 5385 module converts analog composite video to serial digital video. Twelve bit pro­cessing and 4x oversampling ensure clean signals that can be used in the most demanding
applications.

The input is digitally decoded with sophisticated filtering to cleanly separate chroma and
luminance content. The user selectable adaptive comb filter can be set to 3 line or 5 line
mode. Complete proc amp controls provide adjustment for video, chroma, setup, and hue.
The SDI output is synchronous with respect to the analog input.

Because the 5385 is an Avenue module, every function and parameter can be controlled
from an Avenue Touch Screen, Express Control Panel, or the Avenue PC Control
Application.

Module memory registers can be used to save the complete configuration of the module,
making it easy to change instantly between different configurations.

Modules at software version 2.2.0 or later support SNMP (Simple Network Management
Protocol) monitoring. For each applicable signal processing module, module, signal, and
reference status are reported. For complete details on using SNMP monitoring, refer to
the Avenue System Overview in the manual that accompanies each frame.

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5385 A-D Converter Functional Block Diagram

Composite Input

12 Bit

AtoD

Converter

Proc Amp Serializer

& Decoder

SDI Outputs

APPLICATIONS

As illustrated in the block diagram below, the 5385 can convert an analog composite
signal from a genlocked camera for example to four SDI video outputs that will feed other
genlocked digital devices in the facility such as digital router, digital switcher and a video
server. The SDI outputs from the 5385 are synchronous with respect to the analog video
input.

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5385 A-D Converter Application

SDI Outputs

Digital
Router

Camera

Analog

Composite

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A-D Converter

Digital

Switcher

Video

Server

House

Reference

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INSTALLATION
5385 ADC Module

Plug the 5385 module into any one of the slots in the 1 RU or 3 RU frame and install the
plastic overlay provided onto the corresponding group of rear BNC connectors associated
with the module location. Note that the plastic overlay has an optional adhesive backing
for securing it to the frame. Use of the adhesive backing is only necessary if you would
like the location to be permanent and is not recommended if you need to change module
locations. This module may be hot-swapped (inserted or removed) without powering down
or disturbing performance of the other modules in the system.

CABLING

Refer to the 3 RU and 1 RU backplane diagrams of the module below for cabling instruc­tions. Note that unless stated otherwise, the 1 RU cabling explanations are identical to
those given in the 3 RU diagram.

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3 RU Backplane

1 RU Backplane

Connect an analog composite
input to be converted to Cpst In.

Connect BNCs SDI Out 1-4
to SDI destinations.

MODULE CONFIGURATION AND CONTROL

The configuration parameters for each Avenue module must be selected after installation.
This can be done remotely using one of the Avenue remote control options or locally using
the module front panel controls. Each module has a REMOTE/LOCAL switch on the
front edge of the circuit board which must first be set to the desired control mode.

The configuration parameter choices for the module will differ between Remote and
Local modes. In Remote mode, the choices are made through software and allow more
selections. The 5385 Parameter Table later in this section summarizes and compares
the various configuration parameters that can be set remotely or locally and the
default/factory settings. It also provides the default User Levels for each control. These
levels can be changed using the Avenue PC application.

If you are not using a remote control option, the module parameters must be configured
from the front panel switches. Parameters that have no front panel control will be set to a
default value. The Local switches are illustrated in the Front Panel Controls and
Indicators section following the 5385 Parameter Table.

Avenue module parameters can be configured and controlled remotely from one or both of
the remote control options, the Avenue Touch Screen or the Avenue PC Application. Once
the module parameters have been set remotely, the information is stored on the module
CPU. This allows the module to be moved to a different cell in the frame at your discre­tion without losing the stored information. Remote configuration will override whatever
the switch settings are on the front edge of the module.

For setting the parameters remotely using the Avenue PC option, refer to the Avenue PC
Remote Configuration section of this document.

For setting the parameters remotely using the Avenue Touch Screen option, refer to the
Avenue Touch Screen Remote Configuration section of this document following
Avenue PC.

Express Panel operation is described in the data pack that accompanies the control panel
option.

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5385 Parameter Table

CONTROL LOCAL REMOTE

FACTORY

DEFAULT

DEFAULT

USER LEVEL

Blanking Wide

Narrow
(PAL Lines 1-6<
NTSC Lines 1-9)
Wide
(PAL Lines 1-22<
NTSC Lines 1-20)

Wide Admin

Setup Removal On

Off
On

On Admin

Comb Filter 3 Line

3 Line
5 Line

3 Line Level 1

Gain 100% 0 – 150% 100% Admin
Chroma 100% 0 – 150% 100% Admin
Pedestal 0 IRE +/– 30 IRE 0 IRE Admin
Hue 0 IRE +/– 180 degrees 0 degrees Admin

Front Panel Controls and Indicators

Each front edge indicator and switch setting is shown in the diagram below:

Remote/Local switch:
Set to the mode you
will be using.

Pwr green LED:
Indicates the presence (ON) or

absence (OFF) of power (+5V).

Run green LED:
OFF:

A power fault or halted CPU
ON:
A halted CPU
FAST BLINK:
CPU Run error
SLOW BLINK:

System OK. (If SPI control
is active from the main
frame System Control
Module, all Run indicators
will be synchronized.)

In

green LEDs:
On indicates input video signal
is present and detected.
OFF no input video signal detected
on the input.

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Avenue PC Remote Configuration

The Avenue PC remote control menus for this module are illustrated and explained below.
Refer to the 5385 Parameter Table for a summary of available parameters that can be
set remotely through the menus illustrated.

Parameter fields that are grayed out can indicate one of the following conditions:

• An option is not installed.

• The function is not active.

• The module is locked.

• The User Level set with Avenue PC is not accessible from the current User Level.

5385 Avenue PC Menus

The Config 1 menu shown below shows the configuration parameters available.

• Blanking – use this control to set the blanking for Narrow (lines 1-9 are blanked
in NTSC, lines 1-6 in PAL) or Wide (lines 1-20 in NTSC, lines 1-22 in PAL).

• Setup Removal – use this control to turn setup removal on or off depending on
the requirement of the input signal.

• Comb Mode – set the comb mode for 3 Line (best for video with motion) or
5 Line decoding.

Status reporting is provided for the following conditions:

• Input – reports the input status as No Input, 525 Lock, or 625 Lock.

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The Proc 1 menu shown below has the following controls for adjusting video processing
parameters:

• Gain – adjust the percentage of overall gain (luminance and chrominance).

• Chroma – adjust the percentage of chroma amplitude.

• Pedestal – adjust the pedestal (black) level of the signal in IRE.

• Hue – adjust the hue of the signal ± 180 degrees.

The Memory menu shown below allows you to save overall module setups to five memory
registers as follows:

• Select Save, then one of the five memory registers Reg 1 – 5. The box will turn
green. The entire module setup is now saved in the selected register.

• To recall a register, select the register box. If there is information saved, the box
will turn green. The saved setup will now be loaded to the module. Up to five
different module setups can be saved and recalled using the individual registers.

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Avenue Touch Screen Remote Configuration

The Avenue Touch Screen remote control menus for this module are illustrated and
explained below. Refer to the 5385 Parameter Table for a summary of available parame­ters that can be set remotely through the menus illustrated.

Parameter fields that are grayed out can indicate one of the following conditions:

• An option is not installed.

• The function is not active.

• The module is locked.

• The User Level set with Avenue PC is not accessible from the current User Level.

5385 Touch Screen Menus

The Config 1 menu shown below shows the configuration parameters available.

• Blanking – use this control to set the blanking for Narrow (lines 1-9 are blanked
in NTSC, lines 1-6 in PAL) or Wide (lines 1-20 in NTSC, lines 1-22 in PAL).

• Setup Removal – use this control to turn setup removal on or off depending on
the requirement of the input signal.

• Comb Mode – set the comb mode for 3 Line (best for video with motion) or
5 Line decoding.

Status reporting is provided for the following conditions:

• Input – reports the input status as No Input, 525 Lock, or 625 Lock.

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The Proc 1 menu shown below gives an example of the adjustable video processing
parameters for each channel in their respective Proc 1-4 menus:

• Gain – adjust the percentage of overall gain (luminance and chrominance).

• Chroma – adjust the percentage of chroma amplitude.

• Pedestal – adjust the pedestal (black) level of the signal in IRE.

• Hue – adjust the hue of the signal ± 180 degrees.

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The Memory menu shown below allows you to save overall module setups to five memory
registers as follows:

• Select Save, then one of the five memory registers Reg 1 – 5. The box will turn
green. The entire module setup is now saved in the selected register.

• To recall a register, select the register box. If there is information saved, the box
will turn green. The saved setup will now be loaded to the module. Up to five
different module setups can be saved and recalled using the individual registers.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

As a troubleshooting aid, the reference signal status and presence, power and CPU status
can be easily monitored from the front panel of this module using the front panel indica­tors.

Refer to the overall troubleshooting tips given below for the module:

Can’t control module:

• Check status of CPU Run green LED. Should be blinking slowly and in
unison with other modules if System module is present. If not, try removing
it and plugging it in again to be sure it is seated properly.

• System module may not be working properly if installed.

Module controls are grayed out:

• Module is locked or access to module controls is restricted by User Level.

• Local/Remote switch on module is in the Local position.

No signals out of module:

• Check status of In LED. It should be lit. If not, check input for presence and
quality.

• Check cabling to input of module.

• Check inputs to destinations are terminated properly.

You may also refer to the technical support section of the Ensemble Designs web site for
the latest information on your equipment at the URL below:

http://www

.ensembledesigns.com/support

SOFTWARE UPDATING

Software upgrades for each module can be downloaded remotely if the optional System
Control module is installed. These can be downloaded onto your PC and then Avenue PC
will distribute the update to the individual module. (Refer to the Avenue PC documenta­tion for more information). Periodically updates will be posted on our web site. If you do
not have the required System Control Module and Avenue PC, modules can be sent back
to the factory for software upgrades.

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WARRANTYAND FACTORY SERVICE
Warranty

This module is covered by a five year limited warranty, as stated in the main Preface of
this manual. If you require service (under warranty or not), please contact Ensemble
Designs and ask for customer service before you return the unit. This will allow the
service technician to provide any other suggestions for identifying the problem and
recommend possible solutions.

Factory Service

If you return equipment for repair, please get a Return Material Authorization Number
(RMA) from the factory first.

Ship the product and a written description of the problem to:

Ensemble Designs, Inc.

Attention: Customer Service RMA #####

870 Gold Flat Rd.

Nevada City, CA. 95959 USA

[phone]

Fax: [phone]

[e-mail]

http://www.ensembledesigns.com

Be sure to put your RMA number on the outside of the box.

SPECIFICATIONS

5385 V

ideo A-D Converter

Analog Video Input

Type NTSC, PAL Composite

Impedance 75 Ω, BNC

Return Loss > 40 dB, DC to 5.5 MHz
Input DC ± 1 volt DC
Input Hum < 100 mV

Serial Digital Outputs

Number Four
Type SMPTE 259M

Impedance 75 Ω, BNC

Return Loss > 15 dB
Output DC None (AC coupled)

Analog Video to SDI Performance

Bit Resolution 12 bit input quantization

4x Oversampling

Decoding Adaptive Comb Filter

3 or 5 line selectable
Signal to Noise > 62 dB, weighted
Frequency Response ± 0.1dB, 0 to 5.5 MHz

General

Power Consumption < 7 watts
Temperature 0 to 40° C ambient

(all specifications met)
Relative Humidity 0 to 95%, noncondensing

Altitude 0 to 10,000 ft.

Due to ongoing product development, all specifications subject to change.

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