Grass Valley 8964DEC User Manual v.1.1.0

8964DEC/-FS

4-CH NTSC/PAL TO SDI DECODER MODULE

Instruction Manual

Software Version 1.1.0

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8964DEC/-FS

4-CH NTSC/PAL TO SDI DECODER MODULE

Instruction Manual

Software Version 1.1.0

071820805

JANUARY 2012

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Contents

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

8964DEC/-FS 4-Channel
NTSC/PAL to SDI Decoder

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

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Gecko 8900 Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Frame Capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Module Placement in the Gecko 8900 Frame. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

GeckoFlex Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Module Installation Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Rear Module Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Front Module Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Inputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Reference Loop-through Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Power Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Operation Indicator LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Configuration Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Video Processing Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Video Timing and Freeze Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Picture Enhancer Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Local Onboard Module Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Configuration Switches and Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Onboard Jumpers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

8964DEC Module Onboard Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Remote Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

8900NET Module Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Newton Control Panel Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

8964DEC Links and Web Pages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Status Web Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

I/O Config Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Functional View Web Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

EDH Insertion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Module Configuration Web Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Video Composite In Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Video Processing Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

VBI Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Timing Web Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Picture Enhancer Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

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Contents

E-MEM Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

OSD Control Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Slot Config Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Software Updating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Module Option Upgrade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Status Monitoring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

External Frame Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

LED Reporting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Web Browser Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

SNMP Reporting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Power-Up Diagnostic Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Module Repair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Contacting Grass Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

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Preface

About This Manual

This manual describes the features of a specific 8900 module as part of 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 Frames Instruction Manual and the GeckoFlex Frames

8900FX/FF/FFN Signal Processing System Instruction Manual.

These manuals can be found on-line in PDF format at this link:

www.grassvalley.com/docs/modular

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Preface

8 8964DEC/-FS — Instruction Manual

8964DEC/-FS 4-Channel NTSC/PAL to SDI Decoder

Introduction

The 8964DEC module offers four independent, full-function, high-density
decoders on one module. With 10-bit A-to-D and full-adaptive decoding, it
provides high quality conversion of NTSC/PAL video to broadcast quality
component 4:2:2 signal despite the noisiest inputs (satellite and microwave
links). A frame synchronization version is also available (8964DEC-FS).

The 8964DEC features:

• 4 NTSC/PAL to 270 Mb/s SDI decoders with independent controls for:

• Line sync mode for horizontal timing,

• Frame sync (option) adding vertical timing and freeze modes,

• Automatic gain and chroma controls (AGC and ACC),

• Monochrome In signal support,

• Processing amplifier,

• Line-by-line VBI processing with remote control,

• Test signal generator (color bars and pathological signal outputs),

• EDH insertion for error tracking, and

• Picture detail enhancement.

• User adjustable 2D adaptive comb decoding,

• An OSD (On Screen Display) can be keyed in and out of video output,

• Analog color black NTSC/PAL reference inputs,

• Up to 10 8964DEC decoders in an 8900 Gecko video frame or a
GeckoFlex frame providing up to 40 decoders in one frame, and

• Remote interface with the 8900NET module (version 4.3.0 or later):

• Web browser configuration and control,

• SNMP traps for use with NetCentral, and

• Newton Control Panel interface.

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Installation

Installation

Gecko 8900 Frame

Frame Capacity

The 8964DEC and 8964DEC-FS module can be installed in either an 8900
Gecko or a GeckoFlex frame. An 8900V-R rear module is required for use in
the GeckoFlex frame.

Installation of the 8964DEC 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 8964DEC module can be plugged in and removed from a Gecko 8900
video frame with power on. When power is applied to the module, LED
indicators reflect the initialization process (see

Power Up on page 18).

The 8964DEC module can be installed in all Gecko 8900 video frames but
with varying maximum quantities determined by frame cooling capacity.

Ta bl e 1 provides the power capacity, cooling capacity, and maximum

module count for each frame type.

Table 1. Video Frame Power Capacity

Capacity Calculated 8900TX Frame 8900TF Frame 8900TFN Frame

Power (W) 100 100 100

Recommended Module Cooling (W) 30 90 90

8964DEC (-FS) Modules 5 10 10

Note Module capacity figures assume no other modules are in the frame.

X = Not recommended without forced air cooling.

Using the latest 8900NET (Net Card) module (version 4.3.0 or later), a link
to the 8900 Frame Status web page (
link to the Power Supply/Demand web page for determining the power
capacity for the frame. Using this function, the 8900NET module will deter
mine how much power is being consumed and report back when power
has been exceeded.

Figure 11 on page 34) then select the

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Module Placement in the Gecko 8900 Frame

Frame Controller or

8900NET Network

Interface Module

Any 8900 Module

Power

Supplies

(only)

8208_04r1

There are ten cell locations in the frame to accommodate either analog or
digital modules. These are the left ten locations. Refer to

The two cells on the right are allocated for the power supplies. For addi­tional information concerning the Power Supply module, refer to the 8900
Gecko Frames or the GeckoFlex Frames Manual.

The third cell from the right is allocated for the Frame Monitor or 8900NET
Network Interface module. These modules provide health monitoring and
control options.

Note If using an 8900NET module in the frame, it must be running software

version 4.3.0 or higher for full networking functionality and proper remote
operation of the 8964DEC module.

Figure 1. Gecko 8900 Series Frame

Installation

Figure 1.

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Installation

0543-03

J1 J2

J3 J4

J5 J6

J7 J8

J9 J10

IN

DA1

J2

J4

J6

J8

J1 J2

J3 J4

J5 J6

J7 J8

J9 J10

IN

DA3

J1 J2

J3 J4

J5 J6

J7 J8

J9 J10

IN

DA5

J1 J2

J3 J4

J5 J6

J7 J8

J9 J10

IN

DA2

J1 J2

J3 J4

J5 J6

J7 J8

J9 J10

IN

DA7

J1 J2

J3 J4

J5 J6

J7 J8

J9 J10

IN

DA9

J1 J2

J3 J4

J5 J6

J7 J8

J9 J10

IN

DA4

J2

J4

J6

J8

J1 J2

J3 J4

J5 J6

J7 J8

J9 J10

IN

DA6

J2

J4

J6

J8

J1 J2

J3 J4

J5 J6

J7 J8

J9 J10

IN

DA8

J2

J4

J6

J8

J1 J2

J3 J4

J5 J6

J7 J8

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

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 a Gecko 8900 frame can accept is ten.

Figure 2 illustrates the rear connector plate for a Gecko 8900 frame.

Figure 2. Gecko 8900 Series Frame Rear Connector

To install a module in the frame:

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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.

3. Press in the ejector tab to seat the module.

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GeckoFlex Frame

Installation of the 8964DEC/FS module in a GeckoFlex frame includes:

1. Installing the 8900V-R rear module into the rear of the frame,

2. Placing the 8964DEC/FS module in the corresponding front frame slot,

3. Cabling and terminating signal ports.

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

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

Installation

and

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

• 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.

• 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. Do not use an electric screwdriver. Refer to the rear
retainer screw torque specification in the Mechanical section of Tabl e 7 on

page 61.

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Installation

Rear Module Installation

All unused rear slots in a GeckoFlex frame should have a blank rear
adapter cover installed.

1. Each 8900V-R rear module or blank rear adapter cover is held in place

by two retainer clips as shown in Figure 3. Loosen (but do not remove
completely) the two screws holding each retainer clip to the frame with
a 2 mm (5/64”) hex screwdriver or the Rear Retainer Clip tool provided
(751- frames only). Pull up on the retainer 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 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 3. Installing Rear Module

8444_23r0

Use retainer clip or
needlenose pliers
to pull out blank after
removing retainer clips

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Front Module Installation

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

Module installed

Locking Pin

Front Module Side View

0642_10r0

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 4).

4. Carefully slide the module into the rear connector.

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

Figure 4. Front Module Installation

Installation

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Installation

J2

J4

J6

J8

J1

J9 J10

IN

X

J3

J5

J7

J2

J4

J6

J8

8208_02

Reference In

(loop-through)

SDI Out 1

CV In 1

CV In 2

CV In 3

CV In 4

SDI Out 2

SDI Out 3

SDI Out 4

J1 J2

J3 J4

J5 J6

J7 J8

J9 J10

Loop-Through

GPI

Not Used

Not Used

GPI

Output

Output

SDI Input

8900V-R

Cabling

Cabling to and from the module is done at the back of the Gecko frame

Figure 5) and the 8900V-R rear module on a GeckoFlex frame (Figure 6) as

(
described below for both frame types.

Figure 5. 8964DEC Gecko Frame Connectors

Figure 6. 8964DEC 8900V-R Rear Module Connector

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Inputs

Four analog composite video inputs are provided at BNCs J1, J3, J5, and J7.
The inputs are non-looping and internally terminated.

Note If feeding a monochrome signal to a channel, select Monochrome In with the

Composite In controls. Refer to Table 8 on page 67 control summary.

Outputs

Four corresponding serial digital video outputs are provided at BNCs J2, J4,
J6, and J8 as shown in
output on the output of the module.

Reference Loop-through Input

Connect an NTSC/PAL analog color black reference source to one of the
loop-through reference connectors, J9 or J10. Terminate the unused con
nector into 75 ¾ if the signal is not looped to other equipment.

Installation

Figure 5 and Figure 6. There is no audio tracking

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Note The line rate for the module (all four decoder channels) will be auto-detected

from the Reference In signal.

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Power Up

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 a few seconds for the duration of module
initialization.

With factory default configuration and a valid input signal connected, the
green PWR LED and one of the green signal standard LEDs (525 or 625)
should illuminate (refer to

Ta bl e 2 on page 19 to see the possible operating

indicator combinations).

Video input presence on each decoder channel is indicated by the
CH1–CH4 green LEDs on.

Figure 7. LEDs and Configuration Switches

One LED will be

on to indicate

525 or 625 line

reference is present

525 – Green LED
625 – Green LED

Module Configuration

Active Channel

Control Indictors

CM1 – Yellow LED
CM0 – Yellow LED

525 625 CM1 CM0

FUNCTION

2ND

UP

DOWN

CSM

FAULT

COMM CONF PWR

CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4

2ND LED

FAULT – Red LED is off during normal operation.

COMM – Yellow LED on indicates frame bus traffic.

CONF – Yellow LED on indicates module is initiating,
changing operating mode, or updating firmware.

PWR – Green LED on indicates power OK.

CH 1 – CH4 Green LEDs on indicates
signal present on CH1, 2, 3 and 4.

Module Configuration Switches and LEDs.

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Table 2. Board Edge LED Names and Meaning

LED Indication Condition

FAULT

(red)

COMM

(yellow)

CONF

(yellow)

PWR

(green)

625

(green)

525

(green)

CM1

(yellow)

CM0

(yellow)

CH1

(green)

CH2

(green)

CH3

(green)

CH4

(green)

2ND

(yellow)

CSM

(yellow)

Off Normal operation.

On continuously Module has detected an internal fault. (Refer to Service on page 65.)

Flashing Configuration problems. Check inputs and settings. Missing video.

Off No activity on frame communication bus.

3 Quick Pulses Locate Module command received by the module from a remote control system.

Short flash Activity present on the frame communication bus.

Off Module is in normal operating mode.

On continuously Module is initializing, changing operating modes or updating firmware.

3 Quick Pulses Locate Module command received by the module from a remote control system.

Off No power to module or module’s DC/DC converter failed.

On continuously Normal operation, module is powered.

Off No reference or standard is other than 625.

On continuously Valid 625 video reference is present.

Off No reference or standard is other than 525.

On continuously Valid 525 video reference is present.

Off

On

Off

On

Off No signal present on Ch 1 or input signal line rate does not match reference.

On continuously Valid signal is present on Channel 1.

Off No signal present on Ch 2 or input signal line rate does not match reference.

On continuously Valid signal is present on Channel 2.

Off No signal present on Ch 3 or input signal line rate does not match reference.

On continuously Valid signal is present on Channel 3.

Off No signal present on Ch 4 or input signal line rate does not match reference.

On continuously Valid signal is present on Channel 4.

Off Rotary switch is addressing Bank 1 configuration functions.

On continuously Rotary switch is addressing Bank 2 configuration functions.

Flashing Rotary switch is addressing Bank 3 configuration functions.

Off Paddle switch controls current Bank parameter mode.

On continuously Paddle switch controls channel selection.

On/Off combination Indicates what channel is enabled for configuration when Channel
Select Mode (CSM) LED is on (described in Table 5 on page 27).

Power Up

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Configuration

Configuration

Configuration Summary

The 8964DEC can be configured locally using onboard switches or
remotely using the 8900NET network interface GUI or a networked control
panel.

Refer to the following sections for configuration instructions:

• Configuration Summary (page 20)

• Local Onboard Module Configuration (page 26)

• Remote Control and Monitoring (page 32)

Operation of these control types is explained in detail in their respective
sections of this manual.
format of all parameters and their ranges, default values, and remote, local,
and control panel function names and locations for setting each value.

Ta bl e 8 on page 67 provides a summary in table

This section provides a summary of all parameters that can be configured
on the 8964DEC module. The video processing configuration is described
by what line types will be affected by the adjustments or choices made. Use
this section in conjunction with the specific configuration method instruc
tions for each configuration type.

Video Processing Controls

The 8964DEC provides video processing controls for the decoding process
for all four channels independently. How the video data is processed
depends on what line the video is on. Some processing affects all lines,
other processing affects just the active picture lines, programmable VBI
lines or the fixed VBI lines.

Line Categories

The line categories used in the configuration of the video signal for the
8964DEC are defined as follows:

• F_Active Lines – the portion of the active video that is fixed and always
treated by the module as carrying active video (not programmable).

• P_Active Lines – lines in the active video that can be configured by the
user to carry either active video or be reserved for carrying user data.

-

• CVBI – the lines in the vertical interval that can be configured by the
user.

• FVBI – the line in the vertical blanking interval that are fixed and are not
configurable.

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The line numbers for each category above are defined in Tab le 3 for both
525 and 625 line rates on the 8964DEC module.

Table 3. Line Numbers for 8964DEC Line Categories

Line Categories

Label

F_Active

P_Active

CVBI

FVBI

Start End Start End

25 (F1)

288 (F2)

21 (F1)

284 (F2)

10 (F1)

273 (F2)

1 (F1)

264 (F2)

525 625

263 (F1)
525 (F2)

24 (F1)

287 (F2)

20 (F1)

283 (F2)

9 (F1)

272 (F2)

29 (F1)

342 (F2)

24 (F1)

337 (F2)

6 (F1)

319 (F2)

624 (F1)
311 (F2)

310 (F1)
623 (F2)

28 (F1)

341 (F2)

23 (F1)

336 (F2)

5 (F1)

318 (F2)

Note The categories may not match the line definition as specified in the applicable

standard.

Line pairs in the P_Active line category can be reserved for carrying data
by configuring Data Line Pairs with local or remote controls. Refer to

Ta bl e 4 for a listing of the Data Line Pairs lines that are available with each

setting.

Table 4. Lines Reserved for Carrying Data

525 Line

Selection

None None None None

21/284 21/284 24/337 24/337

22/285 21/284 – 22/285 25/338 24/337 – 25/338

23/286 21/284 – 23/286 26/339 24/337 – 26/339

24/287 21/284 – 24/287 27/340 24/337 – 27/340

Data Line Pairs

Reserved

625 Line

Selection

28/341 24/337 – 28/341

Data Line Pairs

Reserved

All Lines – Composite In Video Path Processing

The incoming video composite signal path for each channel can be pro­cessed before decoding. These processing functions affect all lines of video
at once, both active picture lines and VBI lines.

The following processing functions are available for the video composite
input signals:

• AGC and ACC on or off – the Auto Gain Control (AGC) and Auto

Chroma Control (ACC) are set to default to the off condition (
and

ACC checkboxes not checked). This is the recommended state and

provides the following controls for video and chroma gain:

Enable AGC

• Input Video Gain – adjust the input video gain in percent relative to
100% (100% = 1 V p-p). AGC operation is based on sync tip.

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Configuration

Note Manually adjusting Input Video Gain may shift picture position slightly

(± 1 clock).

• Input Chroma Gain – adjust the percentage of chroma gain relative
to 100%.

Checking the Enable AGC or Enable ACC checkbox will enable the
respective automatic gain settings.

• Monochrome In – check this box when a monochrome input signal (or
any signal that does not contain burst) is being fed to a channel. This
checkbox must be checked for the module to recognize the signal as
valid and light the corresponding input LED. This will also enable the
Chroma Kill function on the Video Proc page, changing it to a read-only
state.

Active Picture Lines – Video Path Processing

The video processing functions described below affect all active picture
lines (F_Active lines and the P_Active the user has chosen to be part of the
active picture).

The available video path processing controls are the following:

• Contrast/Y Gain – adjusts the percentage of luminance relative to
white.

• Saturation/Chroma Gain – adjusts percentage of saturation and
chroma gain relative to 100% saturation.

• Brightness/Y Offset – adjusts amount of brightness/Y offset in mV.

• Hue/Chroma Phase – adjusts hue/chroma phase in degrees for both
line rates (525 and 625).

• Remove Setup – set to

YES when setup is present (NTSC). Available in 525 mode only.

• TSG (100% Color Bars) – when on, enables the internal test signal gen­erator to output a 100% Color Bars test signal to the channel output.

• TSG (Pathological) – when on, enables the internal test signal generator
to output a Pathological test signal to the channel output.

Note Test signals are not adjustable in the Video Processing controls.

• On Screen Display (OSD) – enables or disables the On Screen Display
on the selected channel output. Jumper JP3 on module must be set to
enable control. Refer to 8964DEC Module Onboard Configuration Settings

on page 29.

NO when no setup is present (Japanese NTSC), or

• Chroma Kill – removes all chroma from the signal (black and white).
This is a global control, affecting chroma on all lines of active video and
includes the VBI.

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