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8960ENC
SDI TO NTSC/PAL ENCODER
Instruction Manual
SOFTWARE VERSION 8.1.0
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This manual describes the features of a specific 8900 module in the Gecko
and GeckoFlex Signal Processing System families. As part of this module
family, it is subject to Safety and Regulatory Compliance described in the
Gecko 8900 Series frame and power supply documentation (see the Gecko
8900 Frames and the GeckoFlex Frames Instruction Manuals).
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Preface
88960ENC — Instruction Manual
8960ENC SDI to NTSC/PAL
Encoder Module
Introduction
The 8960ENC module is an encoder solution for converting 4:2:2 component serial digital SDI video inputs into multi-standard composite analog
video signals by using 10-bit processing throughout the conversion
process.
The 8960ENC features:
•10-bit signal processing,
•4 NTSC/PAL outputs,
•2 reclocked SDI (Serial Digital Interface standard) outputs,
•Full-frame output phasing with 8900FSS frame sync submodule option,
•2 reference inputs for multi-format facilities,
•EDH detection, and
•Remote interface with the 8900NET module (version 3.2.2 or later) providing support for the following:
•Web browser configuration and control
•SNMP trap reports for use with NetCentral and other SNMP appli-
cations
•NetConfig Networking application
•Newton Control Panel control
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Installation
8900FSS
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Temination
jumpers in
high impedance
position
JP3 NTSC
Ref.
JP4 PAL
Ref.
75
75
HI IMP
HI IMP
Insert and tighten screw
to secure submodule.
Installation
Frame Sync Submodule (8900FSS)
Installation
The 8960ENC can be installed in either an 8900 Gecko or an 8900FN
GeckoFlex frame. An 8900V-R rear module is required for use in the
GeckoFlex frame.
If using an 8900FSS Frame Sync submodule, mount it onto the 8960ENC
circuit board first below before installing the 8960ENC in the frame.
An optional Frame Sync submodule is available for providing frame synchronization to an external reference. The submodule installs on the
8960ENC circuit board.
Install the submodule onto the main circuit board by lining up the two connectors on the submodule with the connectors on the module. Make sure
the connectors are aligned properly then press to seat the submodule.
Insert and tighten the center screw to secure the submodule and assure that
the connectors are in proper alignment.
Termination
When used on the 8960ENC host module, the Frame Sync Submodule reference signal input termination should be set to high impedance (see
Figure 1).
Figure 1. Frame Sync Submodule Reference Signal Termination Selection
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Gecko 8900 Frame
Installation of the 8960ENC module in a Gecko 8900 frame is a process of:
1. Placing the module in the proper frame slot, and
2. Cabling and terminating signal ports.
The 8960ENC module can be plugged in and removed from any Gecko
8900 frame with power on. When power is applied to the module, LED
indicators reflect the initialization process (see Power Up on page 16).
Frame Capacity
The 8960ENC module can be installed in all 8900 Series video frames but
with varying maximum quantities determined by frame cooling capacity.
Ta bl e 1 provides the power capacity, cooling capacity, and maximum
8960ENC module count for each frame type.
Table 1. Power, Cooling, and Module Capacity of 8900 Frames
Power (W)
Recommended Module Cooling (W)
8960ENC Modules
8960ENC Modules with 8900FSS
Capacity Calculated
8900TX
Frame
100100100
309090
8900TF-V
Frame
51010
X1010
8900TFN-V
Frame
Installation
NoteModule capacity figures assume no other modules are in the frame.
X = Not recommended without forced air cooling.
If you are using an 8900NET module running software version 4.0.0 or
later, you may link to the 8900 Frame Status web page (Figure 10 on
page 28) then select the link to the Power Supply/Demand web page for
determining the power capacity for the frame. Using this function, the
8900NET module will determine how much power is being consumed and
report back when power has been exceeded.
Module Placement in the 8900 Frame
There are ten slot locations in the frame to accommodate either analog or
digital modules. These are the left ten locations. Refer to
page 12.
The two slots on the right are allocated for the power supplies. For additional information concerning the Power Supply module, refer to the Gecko 8900 Frames Instruction Manual.
Figure 2 on
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Installation
Frame Monitor or
8900NET Network
Interface Module
Any 8900 Module
Power
Supplies
(only)
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J1J2
J3J4
J5J6
J7J8
J9 J10
IN
DA1
J2
J4
J6
J8
J1J2
J3J4
J5J6
J7J8
J9 J10
IN
DA3
J1J2
J3J4
J5J6
J7J8
J9 J10
IN
DA5
J1J2
J3J4
J5J6
J7J8
J9 J10
IN
DA2
J1J2
J3J4
J5J6
J7J8
J9 J10
IN
DA7
J1J2
J3J4
J5J6
J7J8
J9 J10
IN
DA9
J1J2
J3J4
J5J6
J7J8
J9 J10
IN
DA4
J2
J4
J6
J8
J1J2
J3J4
J5J6
J7J8
J9 J10
IN
DA6
J2
J4
J6
J8
J1J2
J3J4
J5J6
J7J8
J9 J10
IN
DA8
J2
J4
J6
J8
J1J2
J3J4
J5J6
J7J8
J9 J10
IN
DA10
O
U
T
O
U
T
O
U
T
O
U
T
O
U
T
O
U
T
O
U
T
O
U
T
O
U
T
O
U
T
The third slot from the right is allocated for the controller module—either
a Frame Monitor Module or a 8900NET Network Interface Module. For
additional information concerning the controller module options, refer to
the 8900NET Network Interface Module Instruction Manual.
Figure 2. Gecko 8900 Series Frame
8900 module slots are interchangeable within the frame. There are 10 BNC
connectors in each slot’s I/O group. The functional assignment of each con
nector in a group is determined by the module that is placed in that slot.
The maximum number of modules an 8900 frame can accept is ten.
Figure 3
illustrates the rear connector plate for an 8900 Series frame.
Figure 3. Gecko 8900 Series Frame Rear Connector
To install a module in the frame:
1. Insert the module, connector end first, with the component side of the
module facing to the right and the ejector tab to the top.
-
2. Verify that the module connector seats properly against the backplane.
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3. Press in the ejector tab to seat the module.
GeckoFlex Frame
Use needlenose pliers
to pull out blank afterremoving retainers.
Installation of the 8960ENC module in a GeckoFlex frame is a process of:
1. Installing the 8900V-R rear module into the rear of the frame,
2. Placing the 8960ENC module in the corresponding front frame slot, and
3. Cabling and terminating signal ports.
Rear Module Installation
To install a rear module into the frame, follow these steps:
1. Each 8900V-R rear module or blank rear adapter cover is held in place
CAUTION Be careful to leave the screws in place as they can be easily lost or fall into
Installation
by two retainer strips as shown in Figure 4. Loosen (but do not remove
completely) the two screws holding each retainer strip to the frame
with a 2 mm (5/64”) hex screwdriver. Pull up on the retainer to remove
it, leaving the screws in place.
equipment below the frame creating a shorting hazard.
2. Remove the blank rear adapter cover by inserting needlenose pliers
into the slots in the top and bottom of the blank and pulling it off.
NoteTo 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 strip over the two screws on both sides of the
module and push down to seat the retainer.
5. Tighten the screws for each retainer just until they are snug. Do not
force or torque the screws too tightly.
Figure 4. Installing Rear Module
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Installation
Slide top and bottom card carriers on module
over top and bottom guides onright of slot.
Module installed
Locking Pin
Front Module Side View
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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 5).
4. Carefully slide the module into the rear connector.
5. Lock the front module ejector tab into the locking pin.
Figure 5. Front Module Installation
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Cabling
J2
J4
J6
J8
J1
J9 J10
IN
Four NTSC/PAL
Outputs J1 - J4
X
O
U
T
J3
J5
J7
J2
J4
J6
J8
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SDI Loop-through
Input
625 Reference
Input
525 Reference
Input
Reclocked SDI OutputReclocked SDI Output
Loop-through Input
Outputs
Reference Inputs
Installation
Cable the module as described below for either frame type.
Connect an input source to one of the loop-through input connectors, J9 or
J10 (see
Figure 6). The 8960ENC input will accept serial digital video con-
forming to SMPTE 259M 10-bit, 4:2:2 component digital standard. Terminate the unused connector into 75 Ω if the signal is not looped to other
equipment.
The 8960ENC has four analog NTSC/PAL outputs—J1 through J4. Connectors J-5 and J-6 are reclocked SDI outputs.
Separate input BNCs are provided for either 625-line (J7) or 525-line (J8)
black burst reference signals. The reference inputs are 75 ohm or high
impedance (jumper selectable, see
Local Onboard Module Configuration on
page 22).
Figure 6. 8960 Input/Output Connectors
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Power Up
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0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
A
B
C
D
16-position
Rotary switch
Momentary toggle switch
525 – Green LED on indicates 525-line input is present
PWR – Green LED on indicates power OK
FAULT – Red LED is off during normal operation
Ejector Tab
COMM – Yellow LED indicates communication activity
CONF – Yellow LED indicates configuration activity
Auto/Manual MODE – Yellow LED on indicates automatic input detection mode
625 – Green LED on indicates 625-line input is present
Filter – Yellow LED on indicates signal is being cross-color filtered
Module Configuration Switches and LED
GND
2nd Function
(yellow)
Power Up
Operation Indicator LEDs
The front LED indicators and configuration switches are illustrated in
Figure 7. Upon power-up, the green PWR LED should light and the yellow
CONF LED should illuminate for the duration of module initialization.
NoteWhen a media module is first plugged into a Gecko or GeckoFlex frame, the
8900NET module (if present) may report a momentary fault. This will clear
once the media module has booted up.
With factory default configuration and a valid input signal connected, the
green PWR LED, the yellow AUTO, and one of the green signal standard
LEDs (525 or 625) should illuminate (refer to
Ta bl e 2 on page 17 to see the
possible operating indicator combinations).
Video input presence is indicated by the 525 or 625 LED (indicating a
525-line or 625-line input signal has been detected). The AUTO LED indicates that automatic standard selection is enabled.
Figure 7. LEDs and Configuration Switches
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Power Up
A red FAULT LED indicates an error situation and, with the previously
described LEDs, can indicate the operational conditions presented in
Tab le 2 . The table describes LED indications and the signal input/output
conditions and user settings that are indicated.
Table 2. Input Conditions and Resulting Output signals and Indicators
Fault
(red)
OFFONOFF
OFFOFFON
FlashingOFFOFF
FlashingONOFF
FlashingOFFON
FlashingOFFFlashing
FlashingFlashingOFF
FlashingFlashingOFF
FlashingOFFFlashing
525
(green)
625
(green)
Mode
Input ConditionOutput Signal
Normal operation; SDI input signal and 525 reference standard selected.
Normal operation; SDI input signal and 625 reference standard selected.
Missing or invalid SDI input signal.No signal.
EDH or format error in the input signal.Output signal has errors.
EDH or format error in the input signal.Output signal has errors.
SDI 625 signal present; selected 625 reference missing or
invalid.
SDI 525 signal present; selected 525 reference missing or
invalid.
525 configued with Manual control, wrong input signal.Corrupted output signal.
625 configured with Manual contol, wrong input signal.Corrupted output signal.
Correct encoded signal with correct color-framing.
Correct encoded signal with correct color-framing.
Correct encoded output; color framing and delay adjustment
from frame sync submodule is free running.
Correct encoded output; color framing and delay adjustment
from frame sync submodule is free running.
Tab le 3 describes the outputs that will be seen for the operating modes and
input conditions listed.
Table 3. Operating Mode, Input Conditions and Resulting Outputs
Standard
Selection
AUTO
Manual 525-line
Manual 625-line
Frame Sync Submodule Present — Module In Sync Mode
Video Input Reference Input Output
Video presentValid reference presentCorrect output signal with correct timing
No video signal presentValid reference presentCorrupted output signal
Or last field if autofreeze is on
Video presentReference not presentCorrect output signal with free run timing
Video presentInvalid reference inputCorrupted output signal
Video presentValid reference presentCorrect output signal with correct timing
No signal presentValid reference presentCorrupted output signal
Or last field if autofreeze is on
Video presentReference not presentCorrect output signal with free run timing
Video presentInvalid reference inputCorrupted output signal
Invalid Video presentValid reference presentCorrupted output signal
Invalid Video presentInvalid reference input Corrupted output signal
Video presentValid reference presentCorrect output signal with correct timing
No video signal presentValid reference presentCorrupted output signal
Or last field if autofreeze is on
Video presentReference not presentCorrect output signal with free run timing
Video presentInvalid reference inputCorrupted output signal
Invalid Video presentValid reference presentCorrupted output signal
Invalid Video presentInvalid reference input Corrupted output signal