Ensemble Designs BrightEye 5 Analog Composite TBC and Frame Sync User Manual
Analog Composite
TBC and Frame Sync
User Guide
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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
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to complete your ensemble of video and audio gear. We oer
those special pieces that tie everything together so that when
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Analog Composite TBC and Frame Sync User Guide
Contents
Product Overview 4
Capabilities Overview for BrightEye 5 4
Free Software Upgrades Forever 4
Functional Description and Block Diagram 5
Applications 6
Time Base Correction of Noisy Microwave Signal 6
Rear Connectors 7
Power Connection 7
USB Connector 7
Input and Output BNCs 8
Operation 9
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Front Panel Controls and Indicators 9
Status Indicators 9
Adjusting Parameters from the Front Panel 10
Using the BrightEye Control Application 12
Input Menu 12
Proc Menu 13
Timing Menu 14
Output Menu 15
Cong Menu 16
Software Updating 17
Warranty and Factory Service 17
Warranty 17
Factory Service 17
Specications for BrightEye 5 18
Glossary 19
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Product Overview
BrightEye 5 is a Time Base Corrector with analog composite inputs and outputs. 12 bit digital signal
processing ensures the best signal handling and a solid output. BrightEye 5 will time base correct
signals from analog sources such as consumer VCRs, cameras and noisy microwave receivers.
The analog input is converted at 12 bits of resolution for digital processing. The signal is time base
corrected and frame synchronized to the reference input and converted back to analog for output.
BrightEye 5 auto detects the video standard of the input (NTSC or PAL), or can be set manually to
either NTSC or PAL if preferred.
Basic controls are provided on the front panel. With BrightEye Mac or PC software, you can control
video proc functions: Gain, Chroma, Pedestal, and Hue. The vertical interval can be passed or blanked.
A glossary of commonly used video terms is provided at the end of this user guide.
Capabilities Overview for BrightEye 5
• Use with VCRs, Cameras, Satellite Receivers
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• Analog Video Inputs and Outputs
• TBC and Frame Sync
• 12 Bit Processing
• Intuitive Front Panel Controls
• Easy-to-use Mac and PC User Interface
• Genlockable and Fully Timeable
• Rackmountable
• 5-Year Warranty and Free Software Upgrades
Free Software Upgrades Forever
BrightEye Mac/PC software is included with each unit at no charge and oers complete control of
BrightEye 5. Use BrightEye Mac/PC software to control a single BrightEye unit or any number of units
connected to a USB hub. BrightEye Mac/PC software is not required as the BrightEye 5 front panel
controls are intuitive and provide extensive control. You can choose what type of 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
As shown in the functional block diagram below, analog video is fed to the unit on a single BNC
connector. This analog input is converted at 12 bits of resolution for digital processing. The signal is
time base corrected and frame synchronized to the external reference input and converted back to
analog for output. The video standard of the input signal is automatically detected. For applications
with intermittent or low quality input signals, the video standard can be set manually to either NTSC or
PAL. This will improve performance when the input signal is compromised.
BrightEye 5 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 5 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.
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Cpst In
Ref In
12 bit
A to D
Converter
TBC/
Frame
Sync
Proc
Amp
BrightEye 5 Functional Block Diagram
Composite Out 1
12 bit
D to A
Converter
Composite Out 2
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Applications
Time Base Correction of Noisy Microwave Signal
One useful application for the BrightEye 5 is time base correction of an excessively noisy analog video
signal from a microwave receiver. This application utilizes the full functionality of BrightEye 5 by time
base correcting a noisy analog video microwave input signal and frame synchronizing it to a house
reference which is also feeding analog video devices.
Refer to the application drawing below for an example of using BrightEye 5 for this purpose.
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Microwave
Receiver
BrightEye 5 Time Base Correction of Microwave Signal Input
Analog Video
BrightEye 5
Composite
Out 1
Composite
Out 2
Ref In
Composite In
Ref In
Analog Switcher
Composite In
Ref In
House Reference
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Rear Connectors
All connections to the BrightEye 5 are made on the rear of the unit. Refer to the illustration below for a
snapshot reference of the rear connectors. A more detailed explanation of the rear connectors follows.
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Power Connection
Connect the modular power supply (ED part number 23118900) to the 12-volt DC power input
connection on the far left of the unit. Use the locking ring to secure it.
USB Connector
Your BrightEye 5 comes with a USB cable, shown to right.
Connect the USB port to a PC or Mac running BrightEye
software for more comprehensive control, diagnostics, and
upgrades to the unit. BrightEye PC/Mac control application
software is included on CD that came with your BrightEye 5, or
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
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Input and Output BNCs
There are four rear BNC connectors which are used as inputs and outputs as follows:
• Cpst In (Composite Input) – This BNC input accepts an analog composite signal, 525 or 625
line standard. The input standard is auto-detected.
Note: For applications with intermittent or low quality input signals, the video standard can
be set manually to either NTSC or PAL in the Input menu. This will improve performance
when the input signal is compromised.
• Ref In (Reference Input) – For synchronizing (genlocking) the input signal to an external
reference, connect a composite video signal (PAL or NTSC with the same line rate as the input
video) to the Ref In BNC.
• Composite Out 1 and 2 – Two timed composite outputs are provided for feeding analog
destinations. The output standard follows the input standard and must be the same standard
as the reference, if one is used.
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Operation
Control and operation of the BrightEye 5 is performed from the front panel or remotely from a
networked PC with the BrightEye Mac/PC Control application software.
Note: Some control settings are only available with BrightEye PC or Mac. These parameters
cannot be monitored or controlled from the front panel.
Front Panel Controls and Indicators
The front panel of the converter, shown in the gure below, provides status and control indicators for
adjusting parameters from the front panel.
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BrightEye 5 Front Panel
Status Indicators
• In (Input) – Illuminates green when a valid input is detected on the Cpst In BNC connector.
• Ref (Reference) – Illuminates green when a valid NTSC or PAL reference is detected on the
Ref In BNC connector.
Note: A reference is not required for operation.
• Pwr (Power) – The power indicator illuminates green when the BrightEye unit has power and
the internal voltage regulator is functioning correctly.
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