Ensemble Designs BE-81 Users Manual
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User Guide
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“Regardless of how quickly we need to take Mitto to air, it works famously every time. And it looks spectacular. When
we covered the blizzards last winter, all of our user-generated content submissions and Skype camethrough Mitto.”
~ John Schilberg, VP of Technology, Grin Communications, KWTV, KOTV and KQCW
Who is Ensemble Designs?
By Engineers, For Engineers
In 1989, a former television station engineer who loved designing
and building video equipment, decided to start a new company.
He relished the idea of taking an existing group of equipment
and adding a few special pieces in order to create an even more
elegant ensemble. So, he designed and built his rst product and
the company was born.
BrightEye — palm sized video and audio conversion,
HD up/down/cross conversion, scan conversion and
test signal generators with 3G, HD, SD, ASI, HDMI video,
audio and optical choices.
Everything is made at our factory in
Nevada City, California.
Shipped with care to television broadcasters
and video facilities all over the world.
Focused On What You Need
As the company has grown, more former TV station engineers have
joined Ensemble Designs and this wealth of practical
experience fuels the company’s innovation. Everyone at the
company is focused on providing the very equipment you need
to complete your ensemble of video and audio gear. We oer
those special pieces that tie everything together so that when
combined, the whole ensemble is exactly what you need.
Notably Great Service for You
We listen to you – just tell us what you need and we’ll do our best
to build it. We are completely focused on you and the equipment
you need. Being privately held means we don’t have to worry
about a big board of directors or anything else that might take
attention away from real business. And, you can be sure that
when you call a real person will answer the phone. We love this
business and we’re here to stay.
Bricks and Mortar of Your Facility
The bricks and mortar of a facility include pieces like
up/downconverters, audio embedders, video converters,
protection switches, routers and SPGs for SD, HD and 3Gb/s .
That’s what we’re focused on, that’s all we do – we make proven
and reliable signal processing and infrastructure gear for
video facilities worldwide, for you.
And consider our Avenue product line when
you need a modular system.
Come on by and visit us.
Drop in for lunch and a tour!
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Contents
Product Overview 4
Capabilities Overview for BrightEye 81 4
Free Software Upgrades for the Life of the Product 4
Functional Description and Block Diagram 5
Application Example 6
Rear Connectors 7
Power Connection 8
USB Connection 8
HDMI Out 8
SDI Outputs 9
SDI Input 9
Dual Link Inputs A and B 9
Inputs and Outputs 10
Operation 11
Front Panel Indicators 11
Status Indicators 11
Using the BrightEye Control Application 12
Input Menu 13
Troubleshooting 15
The HDMI LED on the front panel is Illuminated orange. 15
The power LED on the front panel is Illuminated, but none of the Input LEDs are
illuminated. 15
Software Updating 16
Warranty and Factory Service 16
Warranty 16
Factory Service 16
Specications 17
Glossary 18
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Product Overview
Use BrightEye 81 to convert 3G, HD or SD SDI video feeds to HDMI. Convenient for feeding a video
monitor, BrightEye 81 provides a reliable way to achieve confidence monitoring in post and
broadcast applications.
BrightEye 81 supports 3 Gb/s and 1.5 Gb/s high definition video signals, and standard definition
signals. The HDMI output is not HDCP encrypted.
For facilities using 3G, the issue of monitoring the signal becomes a challenge. A 3G video signal can
be easily viewed via the HDMI output of BrightEye 81.
BrightEye 81 also functions as a Dual Link to HDMI and 3G SDI converter. When the input is
Dual Link 4:4:4, the BrightEye 81 provides two identical SDI outputs that are the 3G Level B version of
the input video, and the HDMI output is HD 4:4:4.
Signal monitoring and control is provided through the included BrightEye Mac or PC software.
Note: A glossary of commonly used video terms is provided at the end of this user guide.
Capabilities Overview for BrightEye 81
• 3G, HD and SD SDI to HDMI Converter
• Use with Video Monitors that have HDMI Input
• Dual Link to HDMI Converter
• Dual Link to 3G SDI Converter
• Use with HD or SD Signals
• Passes Embedded Audio
Free Software Upgrades for the Life of the Product
BrightEye Mac or PC software is included with each unit at no charge. Use BrightEye Ma or PC software
to monitor and control a single BrightEye unit or any number of units connected to a USB hub.
BrightEye Mac or PC software is not required as the BrightEye 81 front panel indicators provide signal
monitoring. You can choose what type of monitoring and control is best for your facility.
BrightEye software is easily upgraded through the unit’s USB port. Software upgrades are available at
no charge for the life of the product and are conveniently downloadable at the following link:
www.ensembledesigns.com/support/brighteye-support/brighteye-software
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Functional Description and Block Diagram
BrightEye 81 accepts a single 3G, HD, or SD SDI input, or an HD Dual Link input, as shown in the
functional block diagram below. The video signal is then deserialized and converted to HDMI. If the
input is HD Dual Link, it is converted to both 3G Dual Link and to HDMI. HDMI is output on the
HDMI 1.3 connector. When the SDI input receives 3G, HD or SD SDI, the Out 1 and Out 2 BNCs output
two identical copies of the input. When the input is HD Dual Link, using both the Link A and Link B
inputs, the HDMI output is HD 4:4:4 and two identical copies of 3G Dual Link Level B are output on the
Out 1 and Out 2 BNCs.
BrightEye 81 is powered by a 12 volt DC universal power supply. This power supply can accept an
input voltage between 90 and 230 volts, at 50 or 60 Hertz.
BrightEye 81 uses a standard IEC line cord and can be used anywhere in the world. It is normal for the
converter to be quite warm to the touch when operating.
3G/HD/SD SDI In
or
HD Dual Link A In
HD Dual Link B In
Deserializer
Deserializer
Autotimer
8 Channel
Audio
Demux
Dual Link
Encoder
Audio
Encoder
Audio Signal to HDMI
BrightEye 81 Functional Block Diagram
Serializer
HDMI
Transmitter
HDMI Out
Video and Audio
Out 1
3G/HD/SD SDI
or
Dual Link 3G (Level B)
Out 2
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Application Example
The application example below shows a BrightEye 81 being used to convert a camera’s 3G video signal
to HDMI and feed an ISO monitor. In addition, two SDI outputs are provided. They follow the input
signal and are identical, in this case providing 3G signals to feed other destinations.
ISO Monitor
BrightEye 81
HDMI
to another 3G HD SDI Destination
Router
3G HD SDI
Camera
3G HD SDI
HDMI Out
SDI Out 1
SDI Out 2
BrightEye 81 3G HD SDI to HDMI Conversion Example
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Rear Connectors
All connections to the BrightEye 81 are made on the rear of the unit. Refer to the illustration below for
a snapshot reference. A more detailed explanation of the rear connectors follows.
BrightEye 81 Rear View
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Power Connection
Your BrightEye 81 comes with a modular power supply (ED part number 23118900). Connect the
modular power supply to the 12-volt DC power input connection on the far left of the unit. Use the
locking ring to secure it.
USB Connection
Your BrightEye 81 comes with a USB cable, shown below. Connect the USB port to a PC or Mac running
BrightEye software for more comprehensive monitoring and upgrades to the unit. BrightEye
Mac or PC software is included on CD that came with your BrightEye. Additionally, the application can
be downloaded for free at the following link:
www.ensembledesigns.com/support/brighteye-support
USB cable that is included with your BrightEye
HDMI Out
The High Denition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an uncompressed, all-digital interface that
transmits digital video and eight channels of digital audio. HDMI is a bit-serial interface that carries
the video content in digital component form over multiple twisted-pairs. The HDMI interface standard
supports limited cable length as compared to SD and HD SDI. The use of cables over 10m (30 feet)
is not recommended. The HDMI output of BrightEye 81 is not HDCP encrypted. Connect the HDMI
output to your video monitor.
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SDI Outputs
BrightEye 81 provides two SDI Output BNCs. When the SDI input receives 3G, HD or SD SDI, the
Out 1 and Out 2 BNCs output two identical copies of the input. When the input is HD Dual Link, using
both the Link A and Link B inputs, the HDMI output is HD 4:4:4 and two identical copies of 3G Dual
Link Level B are output on the Out 1 and Out 2 BNCs.
Connect to video destinations such as a router, production switcher, or broadcast monitor.
SDI Input
This BNC input accepts a 3 Gb/s HD SDI, 1.5 Gb/s HD SDI, or a SD SDI video signal.
Dual Link Inputs A and B
These BNC inputs accept a 1.5 Gb/s HD 1080i SDI Dual Link input.
Example of a BNC cable
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