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This manual describes the features of a specific module of the Gecko 8900
Signal Processing System. 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 Instruc-
tion Manual
).
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Preface
68964FS Instruction Manual
8964FS 4-Channel Video
Frame Synchronizer
Introduction
The 8964FS module offers four independent frame synchronizers on one
module. Frame synchronization is performed from an external reference
and additional vertical and horizontal delay can be applied to each channel
output.
The 8964FS features the following:
•Four 270 Mb/s SDI signal paths with independent controls for:
•Horizontal and vertical timing adjustments
•Auto and manual freeze modes
•Proc amp controls
•Line-by-line VBI blanking
•Test signal generator (color bars output)
•Passes horizontal (HANC) interval ancillary data
•EDH insertion on the output signals
•Analog color black NTSC/PAL reference inputs
•An OSD (On Screen Display) can be keyed in and out of video output
•Up to 10 8964FS modules in a 2 RU Gecko™ 8900 video frame providing up to 40 frame synchronizers in one frame
•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
Installation
8900NET Software Requirement
1.
2.
Installation of the 8964FS module is a process of:
The 8964FS 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
If using an 8900NET module in the frame for remote control, it must be
running software version 3.2.2 or higher for proper remote operation of the
8964FS module.
Placing the module in the proper frame slot, and
Cabling and terminating signal ports.
Power Up
on page 11).
Frame Capacity
The 8964FS module can be installed in all Gecko 8900 video frames but with
varying maximum quantities determined by frame cooling capacity.
Table 1 provides the power capacity, cooling capacity, and maximum
Power (W)100100100
Recommended Module Cooling (W)309090
8964FS Modules41010
Note
Module capacity figures assume no other modules are in the frame.
X = Not recommended without forced air cooling.
Module Placement in the Gecko 8900 Frame
There are ten cell locations in the frame to accommodate either analog or
digital modules. These are the left ten locations. Refer to Figure 1 on page 9.
The two cells on the right are allocated for the power supplies. For additional information concerning the Power Supply module, refer to the 8900
Power Supply 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.
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1.
2.
3.
Figure 1. Gecko 8900 Series Frame
Installation
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Power
Supplies
Frame Controller or
(only)
8900NET Network
Interface Module
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 connector 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
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To install a module in the frame:
Insert the module, connector end first, with the component side of the
module facing to the right and the ejector tab to the top.
Verify that the module connector seats properly against the backplane.
Press in the ejector tab to seat the module.
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Installation
Cabling
Cabling to and from the module is done at the back of the Gecko 8900 frame
Refer to Figure 3.
Note
At the back of this manual are overlay cards that can be placed over the rear
connector BNCs to identify the specific 8964FS connector functions.
Inputs
Four serial digital video inputs are provided at BNCs J1, J3, J5, and J7. The
inputs are non-looping and internally terminated.
Outputs
Four corresponding SDI video outputs are provided at BNCs J2, J4, J6,
and J8.
Reference Loop-through Input
Connect an NTSC/PAL analog color black reference source (with Signal to
Noise specification of > 40 dB recommended) to one of the loop-through
reference connectors, J9 or J10. Terminate the unused connector into 75
the signal is not looped to other equipment.
Note
The line rate for the module (all four channels) will be auto-detected from the
Reference In signal. The line rate must match the reference input.
Ω
if
Figure 3. 8964FS Input/Output Connectors
8964FS
SDI In 1
J2
J4
J6
J8
J2
J4
J6
J8
SDI In 2
SDI In 3
SDI In 4
Reference In
(loop-through)
J1
J3
J5
J7
J9 J10
IN
SDI Out 1
SDI Out 2
SDI Out 3
SDI Out 4
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Power Up
Operation Indicator LEDs
Power Up
The front LED indicators and configuration switches are illustrated in
Figure 4. 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 Table 2 on page 12 to see the possible operating
indicator combinations).
Video input presence on each video channel is indicated by the CH1–CH4
green LEDs on.
Figure 4. 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
525625CM1 CM0
FUNCTION
2ND
UP
DOWN
CSM
MODE
CNTRL
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 programming hardware.
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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Power Up
Table 2. Board Edge LED Names and Meaning
LEDIndication Condition
OffNormal operation.
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)
On continuouslyModule has detected an internal fault. (Refer to Service on page 47.)
FlashingConfiguration problems. Check inputs and settings. Missing video.
OffNo activity on frame communication bus.
3 Quick PulsesLocate Module command received by the module from a remote control system.
Short flashActivity present on the frame communication bus.
OffModule is in normal operating mode.
On continuouslyModule is initializing, changing operating modes or programming hardware.
FlashingIndicates rate of change of paddle controlled setting.
OffNo power to module or module’s DC/DC converter failed.
On continuouslyNormal operation, module is powered.
OffNo reference or standard is other than 625.
On continuouslyValid 625 video reference is present.
OffNo reference or standard is other than 525.
On continuouslyValid 525 video reference is present.
Off
On
Off
On
OffNo signal present on Channel 1.
On continuouslyValid signal is present on Channel 1.
FlashingInput signal line rate does not match reference.
OffNo signal present on Channel 2.
On continuouslyValid signal is present on Channel 2.
FlashingInput signal line rate does not match reference.
OffNo signal present on Channel 3.
On continuouslyValid signal is present on Channel 3.
FlashingInput signal line rate does not match reference.
OffNo signal present on Channel 4.
On continuouslyValid signal is present on Channel 4.
FlashingInput signal line rate does not match reference.
OffRotary switch is addressing Bank 1 configuration functions.
On continuouslyRotary switch is addressing Bank 2 configuration functions.
OffPaddle switch controls current Bank parameter mode.
On continuouslyPaddle 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 6 on page 18).
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Configuration
The 8964FS 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 13)
•Local Onboard Module Configuration (page 17)
•Remote Control and Monitoring (page 22)
•Newton Control Panel Configuration (page 22)
Operation of these control types is explained in detail in their respective
sections of this manual.
Configuration
Configuration Summary
This section provides a summary of all parameters that can be configured
on the 8964FS module. Use this section in conjunction with the specific configuration method instructions for each configuration type. Table 5 on
page 16 provides a summary in table format of all parameters and their
ranges, default values, and remote, local, and control panel function names
and locations for setting each value.
Video Timing and Freeze Controls
On a 8964FS module, the following timing adjustments are available:
•Horizontal Timing – adjusts the horizontal delay of the channel output
in half pixels
•Vertical Timing – adjusts vertical delay in line increments
Also available with the 8964FS are the following freeze controls (one must
be selected from the five choices):
•AutoBlue – when AutoBlue is enabled on a channel, the output will
automatically freeze to a blue screen when the input signal is lost on
that channel.
•AutoFreeze – when AutoFreeze is enabled on a channel, the output will
automatically freeze on the last valid field when the input signal is lost
on that channel.
•Field 1 – manually freeze the output signal on field 1 of the last frame.
•Field 2 – manually freeze the output signal on field 2 of the last frame.
•Frame – manually freeze the output signal on the last frame.
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Configuration
A field freeze provides less resolution and no motion artifacts in the output.
In frame mode, the resolution is higher since both fields are present, but the
presentation of the two fields can cause motion artifacts.
Vertical Blanking Interval Controls
The 8964FS provides line-by-line vertical blanking interval (VBI) processing.
Line Categories
The line categories used in the configuration of the video signal for the
8964FS 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.
The line numbers for each category above are defined in Table 3 for both
525 and 625 line rates.
Table 3. Line Numbers for 8964FS Line Categories
Line Categories
Label
F_Active
P_Active
CVBI
FVBI
StartEndStartEnd
25 (F1)
288 (F2)
21 (F1)
284 (F2)
10 (F1)
273 (F2)
1 (F1)
264 (F2)
525625
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)
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Configuration
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
Table 4 for a listing of the Data Line Pairs lines that are available with each
The programmable lines in the vertical blanking interval include the configurable VBI lines (CVBI). Configurable active picture lines (P_Active) can
be reserved for carrying data (refer to Table 4 on page 15).
These line pairs can be configured for the following:
•Blank – in local mode, select On to blank all lines of CVBI or Off to not
blank. In remote mode, lines can be blanked or passed on a line-by-line
basis with the web page (toothed blanking).
Video Processing Adjustments
625 Line
Selection
28/34124/337 – 28/341
Data Line Pairs
Reserved
The controls for video processing on each channel are the following:
•Test signal generator – when enable, sends the internal test signal generator 75% Color Bars test signal to the channel output.
Note
When the internally generated color bars test signal output is enabled, the relative sync and burst may be offset in relation to the input SDI stream timing.
•EDH Insertion – insertion of new EDH can be enabled or disabled
(input EDH is always removed).
•HANC – horizontal ancillary data (including embedded audio) may be
passed or blanked.
Reference Input Sync
The module is locked to the reference input sync. The following reference
input sync considerations should be noted:
•Jitter performance of the module is influenced by the time base jitter of
the reference input sync.
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Configuration
•Reference input sync timing determines the output timing. If a sync
changeover is used for the sync reference, the timing of both sync
sources must match. This ensures that the timing from the 8964FS
remains consistent if the reference input sync switches.
Configuration Summary Table
Table 5 provides a complete summary of the 8964FS functions and a com-
parison of the functionality available with each control type along with the
ranges and default values for each parameter.
Table 5. Summary of 8964FS Configuration Functions
Function
Type
OSD (On Screen Display)OffOn/Off
Horizontal Timing0
Vertical Timing0
Freeze Type
Test Signal GeneratorDisableDisable/Color Bars
Horizontal ancillary data
(HANC)
EDH InsertionOnOn/Off
Reserve VBI lines for dataNone
Blank VBI LinesOnOn/Off
Learn/Recall E-MEMN/AE-MEM 1-5
Recall factory defaultsN/ASee Defaults column
Default
Auto-
Blue
PassPass or Blank
Range/Choices
Resolution
0 - 857.5 pixels (525)
0 - 863.5 pixels (625)
(0.5 pixel steps)
0 – 524 lines (525)
0 – 624 lines (625)
(1line steps)
AutoFreeze, AutoBlue
Field 1, Field 2, or
Frame
See Table 4 on
page 15
Web Page/
Function Name
OSD Control/
On Screen Display
Timing/
Horizontal Timing (pixels)
Timing/
Vertical Timing (lines)
Timing/Freeze Mode
Select AutoFrz, AutoBlue,
Field 1, Field 2, or Frame
radio button
Video Proc/
Select Disable or Color Bars
radio button
Video Proc/
Select HANC Pass or Blank
radio button
Video Proc/
Select EDH Inserter On or Off
radio button
VBI/
Select data line pair buttons
VBI/
Blank VBI/Data Line Pair or use
Blank All or Pass All button
E-MEM/
Standard View: Recall 1-5
Advanced View: Recall/Learn
/Save to/Load from
E-MEM/
Recall factory settings button
Function Switch
Bank/Setting
1:1N/A
2:BHTim 1-4
2:CVTim1-4
2:D
2:E
2:F
1:CTst1-4
1:4Hanc1-4
1:3EDH 1-4
2:1/2:2/2:3
See Table 7 on
page 21
2:4N/A
1:EN/A
1:FN/A
Newton
Control
Panel
Frez1-4
N/A
Notes/
Conditions
Jumper JP3
must be enabled
on module.
Video
processing
controls
See tables for
line rate choices
Line selectable
in Remote.
Global in Local.
E-MEM
functions
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Local Onboard Module Configuration
The 8964FS module can be configured locally using the rotary and paddle
switches. Several LEDs interact with the switches to indicate status of the
configuration process.
Configuration Switches and Controls
Each of the four channels is adjusted separately. Selection of each channel
is done with the paddle switch while in Channel Select Mode as explained
below. Refer to Figure 5 on page 18 for the following descriptions. Use the
onboard configuration components as follows:
•Function (rotary) switch — This switch accesses a desired function for
configuration (see Table 7 on page 21). The switch addresses up to three
banks of functions; each bank has 16 possible positions (0 through 9 and
A through F). Not all positions are used.
The next bank of functions is accessed each time the Function switch
makes a complete revolution past zero (or back through F): While in
Bank 1, a complete revolution past zero accesses Bank 2. The yellow
2ND LED indicates which bank is currently being accessed.
Configuration
Note
•2ND (second Function) yellow LED – when off, indicates that the rotary
•SW2 (paddle) switch – actuates or selects the desired setting or channel
•CSM (Channel Select Mode) yellow LED – when on, paddle switch is in
•CM1 and CM0 yellow LEDs – indicate what channel is active for adjust-
•SW4 (pushbutton) switch – press to toggle assignment of paddle switch
•CONF (configuring) yellow LED – when on, indicates the module is
The Function switch should be kept in position 0 in any bank (parked) when
not in use to avoid any inadvertent change in configuration. Position 0 in each
bank is inactive.
switch is addressing the first bank of functions. When on, indicates that
the rotary switch is addressing the second bank of functions.
selection for the selected function when the switch is held momentarily
in either the up or down position. Switch between Parameter and
Channel Select Mode with pushbutton SW4.
Channel Select Mode. Use the paddle switch to select channel 1, 2, 3, or
4. When off, paddle switch is in Parameter mode.
ment. Refer to Table 6 on page 18.
SW2 between Parameter mode (CSM LED off) and Channel Select
Mode (CSM LED on).
programming hardware.
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