Grass Valley 8949SVM-LOC User Manual

8949SVM-LOC/-UMD

HD/SD SDI SINGLE VIEWING MODULES

Instruction Manual

SOFTWARE VERSION 1.0

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APRIL 2008

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Contents

Preface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

8949SVM-LOC and 8949SVM-UMD Single Viewing Modules . . . . . . . . . 9

About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Module Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Module Placement in the GeckoFlex Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Module Installation Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Rear Module Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Front Module Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Video HD/SD Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Video HD/SD Outputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

DVI-I Connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Using a VGA Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Monitor Display Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Balanced Analog Audio Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Ethernet Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Power Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Module Configuration and Monitoring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Configuration with Paddle Switch Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Configuration Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Set Safe Area Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Networking the 8949SVM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Set Default IP, IP Net Mask and Default Gateway. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Direct Connection to a PC or Laptop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Access Through a Non-DHCP Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Access Through a DHCP Enabled Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Forcing a Default IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Updating Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Special Menu Pulldown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Power-Up Diagnostic Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Electronic Circuit Breaker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Module Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Functional Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

UMD Text and Tally Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Tally Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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Contents

UMD Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Extended Character Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

TSL Protocol Version 3.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

TSL Protocol Version 4.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

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Preface

About This Manual

This manual describes the features of the 8949SVM-LOC and
8949SVM-UMD modules as part of the GeckoFlex Signal Processing
System family. As part of this module family, it is subject to Safety and Reg­ulatory Compliance described in the GeckoFlex Frames 8900FX/FF/FFN

Signal Processing System Instruction Manual.

All Modular product manuals can be found on-line in PDF format at this
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www.thomsongrassvalley.com/docs/modular

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Preface

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8949SVM-LOC and 8949SVM-UMD Single Viewing Modules

Introduction

The 8949SVM-LOC and 8949SVM-UMD Single Viewing modules display
HD-SDI and SD-SDI signals on flat-panel monitors such as video or com­puter TFT displays. The output of the modules is via a DVI-I type connector
type and can be used to feed DVI monitors as well as analog VGA style
units. Both 8949SVM models support a wide range of monitor resolutions
and refresh rates. The input is auto-sensing for HD and SD. The output is
auto-sensing for monitor resolution and scan rate. These auto-sensing fea­tures provide the convenience of installation without user configuration.

The 8949SVM modules includes a de-embed capacity to provide analog
audio feeds on balanced connectors for easy stereo audio monitoring.
Uniquely the 8949SVM will both scale and frame-rate convert to drive the
monitor at its native resolution and frame rate. This ensures high-quality,
consistent image processing on a wide variety of screen types.

The 8949SVM-UMD has the added features of UMD text and tally func­tions that can be driven from a central controller via the module’s own
Ethernet connection.

Both 8949SVM models consist of a front and rear module set that uses a
single slot of a GeckoFlex frame. This model uses local on-board controls
for all setup procedures.

Module Features

The 8949SVM has the following key features:

• Monitor HD or SD-SDI video on flat panel monitors,

• Drive video or low-cost computer monitors with DVI-I or VGA inputs,

• Balanced analog audio monitoring outputs,

• Audio delay compensation for both module and monitor processing,

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Introduction

• Auto sensing of monitor resolution and scan rate via EDID,

• Temporal conversion to display video on non-video (PC) monitors,

• Built-in display compensation for color and black stretch,

• Patterns for monitor setup including Pluge,

• Frame lock modes to ensure no skipped or repeated frames, and

• Support of aspect ratio conversion to suit 16:9, 16:10, 4:3, and 5:4
monitor screen sizes when fed with 16:9, 4:3, or 16:9 anamorphic picture
sizes.

Applications

Common applications for using the 8949SVM modules include:

• Monitoring video on flat-panel displays,

• Using low cost display types for viewing HD-SDI signals, and

• Creating a complete monitor station with high-resolution viewing and
stereo audio.

Module Placement in the GeckoFlex Frame

The 8949SVM-LOC model consists of a two module set including an
8949SVM-LOC-F front module and an 8900AVM-R rear module.

The 8949SVM-UMD model consists of a two module set including an
8949SVM-UMD-F front module and an 8900AVM-R rear module.

System requirements for this model include the following:

• The 8949SVM-LOC/-UMD must be installed in a GeckoFlex frame with
a front cover with fans (8900FF or 8900FFN).

• The module does not communicate with the 8900NET (Net Card) over
the frame serial bus. See Module Configuration and Monitoring on

page 18.

• Module configuration is performed using the two paddle switch con­trols on the front edge of the module. Refer to Configuration with Paddle

Switch Controls on page 19.

There are ten rear and front slot locations in a GeckoFlex frame to accom­modate all types of 8900 video or audio modules. The front module can be
plugged into any one of the GeckoFlex frame front slots. The companion
rear module plugs into the corresponding rear slot. The rear module should
always be installed first.

Note As the module can be installed or removed when the GeckoFlex frame is

powered up, before removing the cover, please put an anti-static bracelet or
heel straps tied to a metal part of the frame.

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Module Installation Precautions

Please read and follow the precautions listed below before installing the
front and rear modules:

• Use standard anti-static procedures during installation. As modules

can be installed or removed when the GeckoFlex frame is powered up,
before removing the cover, please use an anti-static bracelet or heel
straps tied to a metal part of the frame.

• Install the rear module first, then the front module.

• When installing or removing a rear module, loosen or tighten the

screws holding the retainer clips to the frame manually with the
retainer clip tool provided inside the front cover of the frame or use a
2 mm (5/64”) hex screwdriver. Please do not use an electric screw­driver.

Note On newer 751- version GeckoFlex frames, a Rear Retainer Clip removal tool

and 2 extra retainer clips and screws for installing them are provided on the
inside of the frame cover.

Introduction

• Make every effort to leave the screws holding the retainer clips in place

(do not remove them completely). They are very small and can easily
drop into other equipment causing a shorting hazard. (Two turns of the
screw should be enough to loosen the screws, 3 turns or more will
remove it.)

• When installing a rear module, tighten the screws on the retainer clips

just until snug. Do not apply more force than is necessary to seat the
rear module.

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Introduction

Use needlenose pliers
to pull out blank after
removing retainers.

Rear Module Installation

Refer to Figure 1 for the rear module installation.

1. Loosen (but do not remove completely) the two screws holding each

retainer clip to the frame with a 2 mm (5/64”) hex screwdriver. Pull up
on the retainer clip to remove it, leaving the screws in place.

CAUTION Be careful to leave the screws in place as they can be easily lost or fall into

equipment below the frame creating a shorting hazard.

2. Remove the blank rear adapter cover slot by inserting needlenose pliers

into the slots in the top and bottom of the blank and pulling it off.

Note To remove a rear module already installed, follow the same steps. It is helpful

to first remove the front module so the rear can be pulled out more easily.

3. Insert the rear module into the empty slot.

4. Replace each retainer clip over the two screws on both sides of the

module and push down to seat the retainer.

5. Tighten the screws for each retainer clip just until they are snug. Do not

force or torque the screws too tightly.

Figure 1. Installing Rear Module

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Front Module Installation

After installing the rear module, install the front module as follows:

1. Remove the front cover of the frame if required.

2. Locate the corresponding front slot.

3. Insert the front module so that the plastic card guides on the module

top and bottom edges go over the upper and lower raised rail guides on
the right of the top and bottom of the slot (Figure 2).

4. Carefully slide the module into the rear connector on the rear module.

5. Lock the front module ejector tab into the locking pin.

CAUTION This module must be installed in a GeckoFlex frame with front cover fans

(8900FF/FFN). Keep the front cover on the frame at all times after installation
and configuration to insure proper cooling.

Figure 2. Front Module Installation

Introduction

Card Carriers

Front Module Side View

Locking Pin

Card Carriers

8436_04

Module installed

Slide top and bottom card carriers on module
over top and bottom guides on right of slot.

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Cabling

8900AVM-R

Balanced Analog
Audio Out (Left)

Balanced Analog
Audio Out (Right)

HD/SD
SDI In

DVI-I Connector

Audio Pinout Detail

DVI-I Connector Detail

J1

J3

J4

J5

G

+

-

G

+

-

J6

J7

J8

J2

8613_02

HD/SD
SDI Out

HD/SD
SDI Out

(Not used in
this model)

Used in operation mode with
8949SVM-UMD and in upgrade
mode on 8949SVM-LOC and
8949SVM-UMD models.

G

+

-

Cabling

Cabling to either model version of the 8949SVM module is done on the con­nectors on the 8900AVM-R rear module as shown in Figure 3 and described
below.

Figure 3. 8900AVM -R Rear Cabling

Video HD/SD Input

The module has one input BNC that accepts an HD or SD SDI video signal
at BNC J1. The input is auto-sensing. Video standards accepted by the
module are listed in Table 2 on page 33.

Video HD/SD Outputs

There are two looping HD/SD SDI video outputs on BNCs J3 and J5.
Outputs follow the video input.

DVI-I Connector

A DVI-I connector at J4 outputs the scaled video input to the external mon­itor. The DVI-I connector is detailed on the right of Figure 3. This connector
accepts a DVI-I cable or cable adapter if using a VGA monitor. Supported
output resolutions are listed in Table 2 on page 33.

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Using a VGA Monitor

Connect to DVI-I connector, J4,

on 8900AVM-R rear module

You may connect the 8949SVM module to an analog VGA monitor by using
a DVI to VGA adapter (customer-supplied) to connect the VGA cable to the
DVI connector, J4, on the 8949SVM rear module. An example of a typical
adapter is shown in Figure 4. Information for ordering cable adapters is
available on-line.

Figure 4. DVI to VGA Adapter

Cabling

After connecting the 8949SVM to your VGA monitor, you will need to
change the Display Drive mode from DVI to RGB following the instruc­tions given below under Monitor Display Selection.

Monitor Display Selection

Note This change must be made while holding down the Menu paddle switch

control and inserting the module into a powered up frame.

Before inserting the module into the powered up frame, press and hold
down the
(Figure 8 on page 19). Continue to hold the
down while inserting the module until it is seated in the rear module con­nector and the monitor senses an input. This will take about 10 seconds.
When the
cycle between DVI and RGB every 5 seconds. Leave the setting on RGB. It
is not necessary to connect an SDI input during this process.

Menu paddle switch control on the front edge of the module

Menu paddle switch control is held down for longer, the unit will

Menu paddle switch control

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Cabling

Balanced Analog Audio Outputs

Two balanced analog audio outputs are provided at connectors J6 (right)
and J7 (left). An audio pinout detail is shown in Figure 3 on page 14.

One audio pair from embedded audio pairs 1-4 in the input signal can be
selected to be output using the front paddle switch controls. Refer to the
Audio Setup control group in Table 1 on page 20.

Ethernet Port

The 8949SVM-UMD uses the Ethernet port connection at J8 for communi­cation to external equipment for configuring the UMD text and tally setup
parameters using the TSL protocols discussed in UM D Te xt an d Ta ll y C on tr ol

on page 37.

To set up the 8949SVM in your network, refer to Networking the 8949SVM

on page 23.

Both models use this connection to upgrade the software on the modules
on your network, refer to Updating Software on page 29.

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Power Up

Up

Down

Select

Menu

<

<

FAULT

COMM

CONF

PWR

In. Pres

8613_04r0

Power Up

The front edge LED indicators are illustrated in Figure 5. Upon power-up
(installation in a powered up frame), the green PWR LED should light. The
red FAULT LED will blink until a valid input signal is applied. With a valid
input signal, the green In. Pres LED should be on and the FAULT LED
should be off. If not, refer to Power-Up Diagnostic Failure on page 35.

The CONF LED flashes when the paddle switch controls are operated. The
COMM LED flashes periodically when the Ethernet connection is active
(during a software upgrade or UMD control)

Note The COMM and CONF yellow LEDs indicate local activity on the 8949SVM

module only. This module does not currently communicate with the Gecko­Flex frame over the frame serial bus.

Figure 5. Front Edge LEDs Indicators

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Module Configuration and Monitoring

Module Configuration and Monitoring

All configuration for the 8949SVM-LOC and 8949SVM-UMD modules
(except for remote UMD text and tally setup) is done using the two paddle
switch controls on the front edge of the front module. See Configuration with

Paddle Switch Controls on page 19.

As these modules do not communicate with the 8900NET (Net Card)
module over the frame serial bus, they are only monitored for their pres­ence (gray box) on the frame Status web page (slot 4) as shown in Figure 6.

Figure 6. 8949SVM Presence on Frame Status Web Page

Selecting the link to the module web page will report an empty slot as
shown for the module in slot 4 (Figure 7).

Figure 7. 8949SVM Module Web Page

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Configuration with Paddle Switch Controls

Menu: Press paddle down to enter Local mode then access UMD display or
enter top level control groups.

Select: Press paddle up for to enter a top level control group or menu.

Up/Down: Once in a top level control group or menu after using Select,

use the Up and Down paddle to scroll through control groups or menu choices.

Up

SW1

SW2

Down

Select

Menu

<

<

The front edge paddle switch controls are shown in Figure 8 and described
in detail in Table 1 on page 20. Refer also to the Configuration Example on

page 22.

To use the paddle switch controls for configuring the module, do the fol­lowing:

1. Press the Menu paddle switch control down to enter the local controls.

This will bring up the
model) on the bottom of the monitor screen. Use this paddle switch
control to select

2. Now use the Up paddle switch control to scroll through the top level

control groups which will appear in this order:

Settings

/Audio Setup/Control Settings/Initial Setup. The different
configuration and status menus for each of these groups are described
in Table 1 on page 20.

3. When you reach the top level group containing the menus or status

items you need, press the
group. The menus have abbreviated names as given in the table.

Status menu (or the UMD text on the -UMD

Status, the first selection in the top level control groups.

Select paddle switch control up to enter this

Module Configuration and Monitoring

Status (Read-Only)/Picture

4. Now use the Up and Down paddle switch controls to scroll through the

menu items in this group. When you reach the configuration or status
menu you need, press the

Select paddle switch control up to enter this

menu.

5. Now you may use the Up and Down paddle switch controls to scroll to

the configuration parameter desired. Press the

Select paddle switch

control up to accept the setting. Some controls will become active
immediately, such as

Pattern.

6. To set a parameter back to the default value, select the parameter in the

display then press the
momentarily by the

Down paddle switch control followed

Menu paddle switch control. Then release both

paddle switch controls.

Figure 8. Front Module Configuration Controls

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Module Configuration and Monitoring

Table 1. 8949SVM Paddle Switch Configuration Table

Control Group Control Name Menu Name/Default Range/Options Description

Input Standard Input See Table 2 on page 33 Reports current input standard.

Reports audio pairs present in incoming video. No
audio pairs will be reported as – –.
For example, when only audio pairs 1 and 2 are
present, in the input video, the display will read:
1 2 – – – – – –.

Adjusts black level on monitor.

Adjusts overall contrast of monitor.

Adjusts overall color saturation of monitor.

Adjusts the luminance gamma curve to compen­sate for monitors with a non-standard gamma
response.

Adjusts overall brightness of monitor.

Adjusts black balance of picture components.Black balance Blue Black bal Blue /0mV

Adjusts white balance of picture components.White balance Green White bal Green/0dB

Select which audio group from available audio
pairs to de-embed and output as analog.
See Status control group for Audio Pairs Present.

Adjusts the amount of audio delay relative to the
video processing delay within the module. Add
delay as necessary to compensate for video delays
in the display device.

Select Pair 1 or Pair 2 of the de-embedded audio
group as the output.

Selecting Pair sums channels 1 and 3 of de-embed
group and outputs on left analog channel. Adds
channels 2 and 4 of de-embed group and outputs
on right analog channel. Gain reduced by 6dB.

Selecting Combine sums all four channels of
de-embed groups and outputs on both left and
right analog channels. Gain reduced by 12dB.

Status

(Read-Only)

Picture Settings

Audio Setup

Audio pairs present Audio 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Output Standard Output See Table 2 on page 33 Reports current output resolution.

Product Version Version 1.0 Reports current software version.

Current IP address IP 192.168.0.200 (default) Displays default or as set by user.

MAC Address MAC XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX Reports unique MAC address for each device.

Black level Black level/0mV

Contrast Contrast/0dB

Colour Saturation Saturation/0dB

Luminance gamma Gamma/1

Colour Temperature Colour Temp/6500K

Black balance Green Black bal Green/0mV

Black balance Red Black bal Red/0mV

White balance Red White bal Red/0dB

White balance Blue White bal Blue/0dB

De-embedder group De-embedder group/1 1 to 4

Audio Delay Audio Delay/0ms -30ms to +170ms

Audio Delay Enable Delay/Enabled Enabled or Disabled Enable or disable audio delay.

Line output pair Line output pair/1 1, 2

Line output level Line output level/+18dBu +12 to +24dBu Adjusts output level of line output pairs.

Line combine Line combine/Off Off, Pair, Combine

-100 to +100mV
(in 1 mV steps)

-6 to +6 dB

(in 0.2 dB steps)

-6 to +6 dB

(in 0.2 dB steps)

0.4 to 1.7

(in 0.1 steps)

4000 to 10000

(in 100K steps)

-99.2mV to +99.2mV
(in 3.2mV steps)

-99.2mV to +99.2mV
(in 3.2mV steps)

-99.2mV to +99.2mV
(in 3.2mV steps)

-2 to +2 dB

(in 0.1 dB steps)

-2 to +2 dB

(in 0.1 dB steps)

-2 to +2 dB

(in 0.1 dB steps)

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Module Configuration and Monitoring

Table 1. 8949SVM Paddle Switch Configuration Table

Control Group Control Name Menu Name/Default Range/Options Description

Pattern Pattern/Off Off, Bars, Pluge, Pluge M Select Off or one of three test patterns.

Safe area markers Safe area/Off Off, 16:9, Protect 4:3 Select Off or safe area markers on monitor.

8949SVM-UMD only. See UMD Text and Tally

Control on page 37.

Adjust width of image manually.

When enabled, compensates for 16:9 SD images
transmitted in the anamorphic format.

Enabled shows horizontal and vertical blanking
view.

8949SVM-UMD only. See UMD Text and Tally

Control on page 37.

When set to Auto, optimum monitor resolution will
be auto-sensed. User can select resolutions below
optimum. When attempts to select resolution
above optimum, monitor will report: Cannot dis­play this mode

Select output frame rate as one of three choices:
Follow Input 60Hz:
Output will always be 59.94 or 60Hz and will
phase lock to the input frame rate if possible. 50Hz
inputs will be converted to 60Hz prior to display.
Follow Input:
Output will be 50Hz for 50/25Hz inputs and
60/59.94Hz for the corresponding inputs. Output
will frame lock to input if possible. Refer to Table 3

on page 34 for delay lengths relative to input for-

mat.
Monitor rate:
This mode uses more information from the display
device and should be used if the above modes do
not give a correctly positioned image.

Refer to DVI-I Connector on page 14 for cabling
descriptions and using DVI or VGA monitor.

When enabled, if no SDI input is detected for 5
seconds, the unit will disable the DVI output caus­ing the display to enter a power saver state.

Refer to UMD Text and Tally Control on page 37 for
networking details.

Refer to UMD Text and Tally Control on page 37 for
using multicast functions.

and switch to optimum resolution.

Control Settings

Initial Settings

UMD select UMD Select/Disable Enabled or Disabled

Auto image width Auto width/Enabled Enabled or Disabled Image width is adjusted automatically.

Manual image width Manual width/100

Anamorphic SD Anamorphic/Disabled Enabled or Disabled

Pulse cross Pulse cross/Disabled Enabled or Disabled

Tally left Tally left/Off Off, Red Green

Tally right Tally right/Off Off, Red, Green

Display Size Size (HxV)/Auto

Frame rate Frame/Follow input 60Hz

Display drive Display drive/DVI DVI or RGB

Power save Power save/Disabled Enabled or Disabled

DHCP DHCP/Disabled Enabled or Disabled

IP net mask IP net mask/255:255:255:0 (text edit)

Default IP address Default/192.168. 0.200 (text edit)

Default gateway Gate/192.168. 0. 1 (text edit)

IP multicast Mult/232.2. 3. 2 (text edit)

ID multicast ID multicast/0 0 to 126

Unit reset Restart – Reset unit, user settings remain as programmed.

50 to 120

(in steps of 1)

Refer to Table 2 on

page 33.

Follow Input 60 Hz,

Follow Input,

Monitor rate

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Module Configuration and Monitoring

Configuration Example

A general example of using the paddle switch controls is given here.

Set Safe Area Markers

To set the Safe Area Markers in the Control Settings control group do the fol­lowing:

1. Press the Menu paddle switch control down until you reach the Status

control group.

2. Use the Up or Down paddle switch control to scroll to the Control Settings

control group.

3. When you reach this group, press the Select paddle switch control up to

enter it. The display will show the
this group.

4. Now use the Up or Down paddle switch controls to scroll to the Safe area

markers

switch control up to enter the menu.

Pattern selection, the first control in

control. When you reach this control, press the Select paddle

5. Once in the menu, the name of the menu will be displayed along with

the currently selected parameter. Use the
controls to scroll through the parameter choices in this menu as given
in Table 1 on page 20.

6. Leave the selection on the parameter you want and press the Select

paddle switch control up to enter it.

7. Press the Menu paddle switch control down to return to the control

groups.

Up or Down paddle switch

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Networking the 8949SVM

The 8949SVM-UMD and 8949SVM-LOC modules must be connected via
the rear Ethernet connection to a local or networked PC for upgrading soft­ware. Refer to Updating Software on page 29.

The 8949SVM-UMD can also be connected to external equipment via the
Ethernet port for setting the UMD text and controlling the tallies. Refer to

UM D Te xt an d Ta ll y Cont ro l on page 37.

The unit can connect directly to a PC or laptop (one-to-one) or via a net­work. The network address assignment may be done by DHCP or static IP
address assignment (non-DHCP). This selection is made in local configura­tion in the Initial Settings control group as described in Table 1 on page 21
and described in Set Default IP, IP Net Mask and Default Gateway.

Determine the type of network connection you will use, then refer to one of
the following:

• Set Default IP, IP Net Mask and Default Gateway (page 24)

• Direct Connection to a PC or Laptop (page 25)

Networking the 8949SVM

• Access Through a Non-DHCP Network (page 27)

• Access Through a DHCP Enabled Network (page 28)

• Forcing a Default IP Address (page 28)

Note These instructions reflect the use of a PC running the Windows XP OS.

You will need to determine if the Default IP, Net Mask, and Default
Gateway addresses need to be changed from the default settings on the
module. The default values set on the module are listed in Table 1 on

page 20. Use the instructions given in Set Default IP, IP Net Mask and Default
Gateway on page 24 and/or refer to Module Configuration and Monitoring on
page 18 for changing the network addresses and using the paddle switch

controls.

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Networking the 8949SVM

Set Default IP, IP Net Mask and Default Gateway

Change any of the network addresses if required as described below. This
example will show how to change the

10. 16. 18. 59. The other network addresses are changed in the same

to
manner.

1. Press the Menu paddle switch control down until you reach the Status

control group.

2. Use the Up or Down paddle switch controls to scroll to the Initial Settings

control group.

3. When you reach this group, press the Select paddle switch control up to

enter the menu group. The

4. Now use the Up or Down paddle switch controls to scroll to the Default IP

Address

control up.

5. In the Default IP address menu, the first set of numbers in the Default IP

address menu will be surrounded by brackets (<192>168. 0.200)
indicating they can be changed (from 0 to 255) using the
paddle switch controls.

menu and enter this menu by pressing the Select paddle switch

Display Size menu is the first selection.

Default IP address from 192.168. 0.200

Up and Down

6. Make the required change to the first set of numbers and when finished,

press the
and move the brackets to the next set of numbers ( 10<168> 0.200)
indicating these may now be changed.

7. Set the second set of numbers using the Up and Down paddle switch

controls and when finished, press the
enter these numbers and move to the next set (10.16< 0>.200.

8. Do the same for the third set of numbers and press the paddle switch

control up to enter this value and move to the last set (10.16.18<200>).

9. Once you have set the last set of numbers and the display reads

10. 16. 18. 59, press the
address into the module.

10. Now, press the Menu paddle switch control down to leave the Default IP

address

Select paddle switch control up. This will enter the new values

Select paddle switch control up to

Select paddle switch control up to enter this

menu.

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Direct Connection to a PC or Laptop

Select Properties

1. Connect the unit to the network port of the PC or laptop using a

cross-wired RJ-45 Ethernet cable.

2. From the Start button on your PC and go to Settings/Network

Connections and click on the
connections are shown, ensure that the one corresponding to the port
the unit is connected to is selected.

3. In the Local Area Connections Status, General tab, select the Properties

button.

4. This will bring up the Local Area Connections Properties page

(Figure 9). In the items listed under
select

Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).

5. In the General tab, select the Properties button for the Internet Protocol

(TCP/IP) to bring up the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties page
(Figure 10 on page 26).

Networking the 8949SVM

Local Area Connection icon. If several local

This connection uses the following items:,

Figure 9. Local Area Connection Properties

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Networking the 8949SVM

Figure 10. Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties

6. On the Internet Protocol Properties page, select the Use the following IP

Address

entered (Figure 11 on page 27).

7. Enter the default IP Address and Subnet mask to put the PC on the

same local network as the 8949SVM module. This example will use the
default IP, Net Mask, and Gateway addresses on the module.

• IP address: 192.168. 0.200

• Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

• Default Gateway: 192.168. 0. 1

radio button to allow an IP address and Subnet mask to be

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Figure 11. Enter IP Address and Subnet Mask

Networking the 8949SVM

8. This will now allow communication between the PC and the module

for updating software. Refer to Updating Software on page 29.

Access Through a Non-DHCP Network

1. Connect the unit to a network hub or switch using a standard (not

cross-wired) RJ-45 Ethernet cable.

2. Determine the correct IP address and subnet mask from your Network

Administrator.

3. If you need to change your IP address and/or subnet mask, use the

paddle switch controls to enter the correct values in the Initial Settings
control group as summarized in Table 1 on page 20 and described in
step by step detail in Set Default IP, IP Net Mask and Default Gateway on

page 24.

4. When the IP address setup is complete, go directly to Updating Software

on page 29.

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Networking the 8949SVM

Access Through a DHCP Enabled Network

1. Enable the DHCP mode with the paddle switch controls and restart the

board by selecting the Unit reset with the paddle switch controls.

2. Connect the module to a network hub or switch using a standard RJ-45

Ethernet cable.

3. The unit will be assigned an IP address by the DHCP server.

4. To locate this address, scroll to the Status control group using the paddle

switch controls then enter the
paddle switch control up. Use the
to scroll to the
been assigned by the DHCP server.

5. When the IP address setup is complete, go directly to Updating Software

on page 29.

Current IP address and note what IP address the unit has

Status control group by pressing the Menu

Up and Down paddle switch controls

Forcing a Default IP Address

1. Disable the DHCP mode using the paddle switch controls and restart

the board by selecting the Unit reset with the paddle switch controls.

2. The default IP address can be forced to the module by using the paddle

switch controls as described in Table 1 on page 20 and described in step
by step detail in Set Default IP, IP Net Mask and Default Gateway on

page 24.

3. The current IP address can be checked by selecting the Status control

group and scrolling through the values with the paddle switch controls.

4. When the IP address setup is complete, go directly to Updating Software

on page 29.

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Updating Software

Updating 8949SVM software requires a file named 8949SVM-LOC_1.0 or
8949SVM-UMD_1.0, depending on the module type you are updating.
These files will be available on the Thomson Grass Valley ftp site when soft­ware updates are released. Refer to Contacting Grass Valley on page 4.

To install a software update do the following:

1. Connect to the 8949SVM via the Ethernet with your PC (see Networking

2. Place the file(s) for the specific software update(s) on your PC desktop.

3. Double click on the 8949SVM-LOC_1.0 or 8949SVM-UMD_1.0 file to

4. All the 8949SVM devices on the same LAN will be identified by MAC

5. Select the 8949SVM device in the list you wish to upgrade. This

Updating Software

the 8949SVM on page 23).

run the application as shown in Figure 12.

address using query on IP Multicast.

illustration shows only one module on the network. Once the
application recognizes the device, it will fill in the Product Name
(8949SVM-UMD), Product Version currently loaded (x0.8c), and the
upgrade version it is loading (x1.0).

Note If the unit is missing in the upgrader list, check that the IP Multicast of the

module is set to 232. 2. 3. 2. If not, set it to this address.

Figure 12. 8949SVM Upgrader Application

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Updating Software

6. If the device is already at this new version of software, a message

similar to the one shown in Figure 13 will be displayed.

Figure 13. No Upgrade Required

7. If the new software upgrade is needed, select the upgrade button at the

bottom of the screen shown in Figure 12 on page 29.

8. This will begin the upgrade and a Downloading screen will show the

progress of the update (Figure 14).

Figure 14. Upgrade in Progress

9. Once the upgrade has finished, the screen shown in Figure 15 will be

displayed.

Figure 15. Upgrade Successful

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Updating Software

10. Check the Upgrader main screen again to verify that the software has

been upgraded to the correct version (Figure 16).

11. This completes the software update. Refer to any Release Notes that are

included with the update for new functionality and other release
information.

Note The module will retain the current configuration made before the software

update. If you would like to restore defaults, use the Set defaults selection in
the Special pulldown menu. Refer to Special Menu Pulldown on page 32.

Figure 16. Check Software Version

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Updating Software

Special Menu Pulldown

The upgrader application has a Special menu pulldown as shown in

Figure 17.

The following functions can be performed in this menu pulldown:

Recover unresponsive unit – select this function if the upgrade process had

•
previously failed to complete (for example due to power failure during
upgrade) or if the 8949SVM fails to operate correctly. Follow the
instructions in the pop-up boxes.

Change output log file – During the upgrade process, the 8949SVM will

•
create a log file detailing the completed stages of the upgrade. Select
this menu option to change the file location or name. The default is
C:\Upgrader_temp\upgrader_log.txt.

Set defaults – sets all parameters of the connected 8949SVM to the factory

•
default state (default parameter values are listed in Table 1 on page 20)

Show defaults – lists the factory default values for all parameters.

•

Show run-time log of unit – Read an area of memory in the connected

•
8949SVM which may contain information relating to problems in oper­ation. Used only for factory debug.

Figure 17. Special Menu Pulldown

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Specifications

Refer to Table 2 for 8949SVM module specifications.

Table 2. 8949SVM Specifications

Parameter Value

Video Inputs

HD/SD-SDI Auto-sensing or user-selection of the following SDI video standards:

SD standards 525 @ 59.94Hz

HD standards 720p @ 60Hz, 59.94Hz, 50Hz, 30Hz, 29.97Hz, 25Hz, 24Hz, 23.98Hz

Equalization Up to 125m (HD-SDI on Belden 1694A cable)

Video Outputs

DVI-I With digital and analog (VGA type) signals

HD/SD-SDI 2 BNCs equalized copy of input feed (not reclocked)

Analog Audio

Outputs 2 Channels, balanced (maximum level of +24 dBu)

Output level error <0.8dB @ 1kHz

Left/Right gain error <0.02dB @ 1kHz

THD <-85dB @ 700Hz, +23dBu

L/R crosstalk <-78dB @ 10kHz, +24dBu

Supported Output Resolutions

5:4 1280 x 1024

4:3 1024 x 768

16:10 1280 x 800

16:9 1366 x 768

Other 1280 x 768

Frame Rate Conversion

Input Frame Rates Output Frame Rates

23.98Hz 60Hz (temporal conversion)

50Hz 50 Hz and 60Hz (temporal conversion)

59.94Hz 59.94Hz

On-screen Display

Tallies 2 (red and green)

UMD text Up to 16 characters with extended character set

625 @ 50 Hz
(Selection of anamorphic SD must be set by the user)

1080i @ 60Hz, 59.94Hz, 50Hz
1080p @ 30Hz, 29.97Hz, 25Hz, 24Hz, 23.98Hz
1080sf @ 24Hz

Up to 330m (SD-SDI on Belden 1694A cable)

Maximum cable length 15m (dependent on cable and display resolution)

Output pair user-selected from up to four audio pairs

<-95dB @ 700Hz, +18dBu

1400 x 1050
1600 x 1200

1440 x 900
1680 x 1050
1920 x 1200

1920 x 1080

1

2

Specifications

8949SVM-LOC/-UMD—Instruction Manual 33

Specifications

Table 2. 8949SVM Specifications

Parameter Value

Compatible frame type

Power

1

Output modes are only available where supported by the monitor. 60Hz computer scan rates are often close

but not exactly equal to 60Hz. The 8949SVM adjusts line and vertical blanking to provide a 60Hz scan rate.

2

As the 8949SVM module does not communicate with the 8900NET (Net Card) module over the frame serial
bus, the configuration of tallies and UMD text on the 8949SVM-UMD module must be done by connecting an
external system supporting TSL protocol to the module’s Ethernet port. See UMD Text and Tally Control on

page 37.

3

When used in a frame with an 8900NET (Net Card) module, the Power Supply/Demand web page will report

5.5 Watts for any slot with an 8949SVM module installed. The 8949SVM does not communicate with the
8900NET module over the frame serial bus so the 8900NET assumes a default power demand of 5.5 Watts.

GeckoFlex 8900FF/8900FFN (with fans)
(8900NET or Frame Monitor module not required for operation)

8.5W (single slot)

3

Table 3 gives the approximate amount of delay length relative to the input

format when the module Frame Rate control is set for

Follow Input mode in

the Initial Settings control group.

Table 3. Delay Length Relative to Input Format

Frame Rate Delay Length

625i/PAL 41ms

525i/NTSC 34ms

720p/23.98 84ms

720p/24 84ms

720p/25 81ms

720p/29.97 67ms

720p/30 67ms

720p/50 41ms

720p/59.94 34ms

720p/60 34ms

1080p/23.98 84ms

1080p/24 84ms

1080p/25 81ms

1080p/29.97 67ms

1080p/30 67ms

1080i/50 41ms

1080i/59.94 34ms

1080i/60 34ms

1080sf/23.98 43ms

1080sf/24 43ms

34 8949SVM-LOC/-UMD—Instruction Manual

Service

Power-Up Diagnostic Failure

Troubleshooting

Service

The 8949SVM modules make extensive use of surface-mount technology
and programmed parts to achieve compact size and adherence to
demanding technical specifications. Circuit boards should not be serviced
in the field unless directed otherwise by Customer Service.

If the module has not passed self-diagnostics and the FAULT LED remains
on after a valid signal is applied, do not attempt to troubleshoot. Return the
unit to Grass Valley. See Module Repair below.

Electronic Circuit Breaker

An electronic circuit breaker on the module works during a fault condition
or an overcurrent to cut off power to the module in place of a fuse.

If power has been cut off to module, remove the module and replace it in
the frame to reset. If the problem persists contact Grass Valley Customer
Service.

Module Repair

If the module is still not operating correctly, replace it with a known good
spare and return the faulty module to a designated Grass Valley repair
depot. Call your Grass Valley Customer Service representative for depot
locations.

Refer to Contacting Grass Valley on page 4 at the front of this document for
the Grass Valley Customer Service contact information.

8949SVM-LOC/-UMD—Instruction Manual 35

Functional Description

Functional Description

Figure 18 illustrates a block diagram of the 8949SVM-LOC and

8949SVM-UMD modules.

Figure 18. 8949SVM Block Diagram

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UMD Text and Tally Control

Introduction

The current protocol available for setting the UMD text and the tally con­trols on the 8949SVM-UMD module are compatible with the TSL (Televi­sion Systems Limited) protocol version 3.1 and version 4.0. The module
will recognize the correct protocol based on the packet length.

Packets are carried by UDP/IP. Each unit must have a unique IP address,
set by paddle switch controls and listen on port 81. Units also listen on a
multicast address which is set by a further menu control also on port 81.
The Unit ID is set through the paddle switch control system. See Table 1 on

page 20 for setting addresses.

The description of version 3.1 is given in TSL Protocol Version 3.1 on page 38.

The description of version 4.0 is given in TSL Protocol Version 4.0 on page 39.

Tally Control

UMD Text

Extended Character Set

Tally control is available to place on-screen tally indicators on the monitor
display for reporting video status. Three tally states (Red, Green, or Off)
can be displayed.

UMD text can be up to 16 characters using the standard ASCII character set
and the extended character set described below.

The following extended characters can be used in addition to the standard
ASCII set for defining UMD text:

Ç ü é â ä à ç ê ë è ï î ì æ Æ ô ö ò û ù á Í ó ú ñ ¿ ã ß õ μ €

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TSL Protocol Version 3.1

TSL Protocol Version 3.1

The following section describes TSL protocol version 3.1 in Table 4 and

Table 5.

Table 4. Version 3.1 Byte Offsets and Functions

Byte Offset Function

0 Unit ID

1 Tally Control

2-17 UMD Text

Table 5. 3.1 Protocol Description

Unit ID Unit Level Addressing for Multicast Data

(Bit 7) Must be 1

Unit addresses are in range 0...126. The value of 127 is taken to

(Bit 6..0)

Tally Control

(Bit 7) Must be 0

(Bit 6) Must be 0

(Bit 5..4) Not used

(Bit 3) Tally 4

(Bit 2) Tally 3

(Bit 1) Tally 2

(Bit 0) Tally 1

Tallies are mapped as follows:

UMD Text

UMD text characters includes the standard ASCII character set along with an
Extended Character set described in Extended Character Set on page 37.

address all units (to which the packets are delivered). Unit address
is controlled by the Multicast ID set through the paddle switch con­trols.

Tally 4 Right Green 0: Off; 1: On

Tally 3 Right Red 0: Off; 1: On

Tally 2 Left Green 0: Off; 1: On

Tally 1 Left Red 0: Off; 1: On

16 characters

Selecting both Tally 3 and Tally 4 is
undefined behavior

Selecting both Tally 1 and Tally 2 is
undefined behavior

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TSL Protocol Version 4.0

The following section describes TSL protocol version 4.0 in Table 6 and

Table 7.

Table 6. Version 4.0 Byte Offsets and Functions

Byte Offset Function

0 Unit ID

1 Tally Control

2-17 UMD Text

18 Checksum

19 VBC

20 XBYTE1

21 XBYTE2

Table 7. 4.0 Protocol Description

TSL Protocol Version 4.0

Unit ID Unit Level Addressing for Multicast Data

(Bit 7) Must be 1

(Bit 6..0)

Tally Control

(Bit 7) Must be 0

(Bit 6) Must be 0

(Bit 5..4) Not Used

(Bit 3..2) Not Used

(Bit 1..0) Not Used

UMD Text

UMD text characters includes the standard ASCII character set along with an Extended Character
set described in Extended Character Set on page 37.

Checksum

VBC

XBYTE1

(Bit 7) Must be 0

(Bit 6) Must be 0

(Bit 5) Left Hand Tally MSB

(Bit 4) Left Hand Tally LSB

(Bit 3..2) Ignored

(Bit 1) Right Hand Tally MSB

(Bit 0) Right Hand Tally LSB

Note: 2-bit Tally values are used as follows: 0: Off; 1: Red; 2: Green; 3: Off

XBYTE2

Unit addresses are in range 0...126. The value of 127 is taken to address all
units (to which the packets are delivered). Unit address is controlled by the
Multicast ID set through the paddle switch controls.

16 Characters

Ignored

Must be 0x02 interpreted as minor Version 0, extra data length 2

Ignored

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TSL Protocol Version 4.0

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Index

Numerics

8900NET (Net Card) module 10

communication with 18

8949SVM module

block diagram
features 9
in 8900FF or 8900FFN frame 18

36

A

analog audio 16
applications 10
audio delay length (in Follow Input mode) 34
Audio Setup control group 20

B

balanced audio outputs 16

C

Set defaults after software update 32
DHCP connection 28
documentation online 4
DVI-I connector 14

E

Ethernet port

description

16

F

FAQ database 4
FAULT LED 17
frame serial bus 10, 18, 34
frequently asked questions 4

G

Grass Valley web site 4

cabling 14
circuit breaker 35
COMM LED 17
CONF LED 17
configuration

example
using paddle switch controls 18

control groups

Audio Setup
Control Settings 21
Initial Settings 21
Picture Settings 20
Status 20

Control Settings control group 21

22

20

D

default parameters

20

list of
restore with paddle switches 19

I

In. Pres LED 17
Initial Settings control group 21
installation

front module

precautions 11

rear module 12
IP address

default

detailed setup 24
IP Multicast

default

13

21

21

M

menus

list of

20

parameter summary 20
module installation precautions 11

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Index

module repair 35

N

networking

overview

Non-DHCP connection 27

23

O

online documentation 4
operating system

described in this manual

23

P

paddle switch controls 18
PC connection 25
Picture Settings control group 20
power up 17
PWR LED 17

U

UMD (Under Monitor Display)

defining text
overview 37

updating software 29

37

V

video input 14
video outputs 14

W

web site

documentation
FAQ database 4
Grass Valley 4
software download 4

4

R

rear module

cabling pinouts
installation precautions 11

14

S

service 35
set default parameter 19
software

updating
software download from web 4
Special menu pulldown 32
specifications 33
Status control group 20
system requirements 10

29

T

tally control

overview
troubleshooting 35
TSL protocol 37

37

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