Grass Valley 8964MON User Manual

8964MON

4-CH SDI TO NTSC/PAL MONITOR MODULE

Instruction Manual

SOFTWARE VERSION 1.0.0

071836700
JANUARY 2005

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Contents

Preface

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About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

8964MON 4-Channel
SDI To NTSC/PAL Monitor

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Frame Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Module Placement in the Gecko 8900 Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Inputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Power Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Operation Indicator LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Configuration Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Composite Output Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Local Onboard Module Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Configuration Switches and Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

8964MON Module On-board Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Onboard Jumper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Remote Configuration and Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

8900NET Module Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Newton Control Panel Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

8964MON Links and Web Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Status Web Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

I/O Config Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Functional View Web Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Module Configuration Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Slot Config Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Software Update Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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

Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Status Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Frame Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

SNMP Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Index

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Contents

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Preface

About This Manual

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 8900TX/8900TF/

8900TFN Frames Instruction Manual

).

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Preface

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8964MON 4-Channel SDI To NTSC/PAL Monitor

Introduction

The 8964MON module offers four independent encoders on one module.
With 10-bit D-A, the 8964MON provides high quality conversion of SDI to
NTSC/PAL video for output monitoring purposes.

The 8964MON features:

• Four SDI 270 Mb/s inputs with embedded audio indication,

•SDI inputs can be either PAL or NTSC,

• Four 270 Mbs SDI to NTSC or PAL composite video encoders with
independent controls for:

•Output gain adjustment,

•Color Bars test signal, and

•Choice of setup on 525 channel outputs.

•Remote interface with the 8900NET module (version 3.2.2 or later):

•Web browser configuration and control,

•SNMP traps for use with NetCentral,

•NetConfig Networking application, and

•Control panel connections.

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Installation

Installation

Frame Capacity

1.

2.

Installation of the 8964MON module is a process of:

The 8964MON 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

The 8964MON 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

module count for each frame type.

Placing the module in the proper frame slot, and

Cabling and terminating signal ports.

Power Up

on page 11).

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
8964MON Modules 5 10 10

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.

Note

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If using an 8900NET module in the frame, it must be running software
version 3.2.3 or higher for optimum operation of the 8964MON module.

1.

2.

3.

Figure 1. Gecko 8900 Series Frame

Installation

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DA10

J1 J2

O

J3 J4

U

T

J5 J6

J7 J8

J9 J10

IN

DA9

J1 J2

J2

O

J3 J4

J4

U
T

J5 J6

J6

J7 J8

J8

J9 J10

IN

Any 8900 Module

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

DA8

J1 J2

O

J3 J4

U
T

J5 J6

J7 J8

J9 J10

IN

DA7

J1 J2

J2

O

J3 J4

J4

U
T

J5 J6

J6

J7 J8

J8

J9 J10

IN

DA6

J1 J2

O

J3 J4

U
T

J5 J6

J7 J8

J9 J10

IN

DA5

J1 J2

J2

O

J3 J4

J4

U
T

J5 J6

J6

J7 J8

J8

J9 J10

IN

DA4

J1 J2

O

J3 J4

U

T

J5 J6

J7 J8

J9 J10

IN

DA3

J2

J1 J2

O

J4

J3 J4

U

T

J6

J5 J6

J8

J7 J8

J9 J10

IN

DA2

J1 J2

O

J3 J4

U

T

J5 J6

J7 J8

J9 J10

IN

DA1

J1 J2

O

J3 J4

U

T

J5 J6

J7 J8

J9 J10

IN

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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.

Inputs

Outputs

Note

At the back of this manual are overlay cards that can be placed over the rear
connector BNCs to identify the specific 8964MON connector functions.

Four serial digital video inputs are provided at BNCs J1, J3, J5, and J7. The
inputs are non-looping and internally terminated. Each input is indepen­dent and can be either 525 or 625 mode.

Four corresponding NTSC or PAL composite video monitor outputs are
provided at BNCs J2, J4, J6, and J8.

Figure 3. 8964MON Input/Output Connectors

SDI In 1

SDI In 2

J1

J3

J2

J4

J2

J4

Monitor Out 1

Monitor Out 2

SDI In 3

SDI In 4

Not Used

J5

J7

J9 J10

IN

J6

J8

Monitor Out 3

J6

Monitor Out 4

J8

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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 encoder channel is indicated by the
CH1–CH4 green LEDs on.

Figure 4. LEDs and Configuration Switches

Not Used

Module Configuration

Active Channel

Control Indictors

CM1 – Yellow LED
CM0 – Yellow LED

525 625 CM1 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

LED Indication Condition

Off Normal operation.

FAULT

(red)

COMM

(yellow)

CONF

(yellow)

PWR

(green)

525/625

(green)

CM1

(yellow)

CM0

(yellow)

CH1

(green)

CH2

(green)

CH3

(green)

CH4

(green)

2ND

(yellow)

CSM

(yellow)

On continuously Module has detected an internal fault. (Refer to Service on page 34.)

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 programming hardware.

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 Not Used

Off
On
Off
On
Off No signal present on Channel 1.

On continuously Valid signal is present on Channel 1.

Off No signal present on Channel 2.

On continuously Valid signal is present on Channel 2.

Off No signal present on Channel 3.

On continuously Valid signal is present on Channel 3.

Off No signal present on Channel 4.

On continuously Valid signal is present on Channel 4.

Off Not Used

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 4 on page 16).

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Configuration

The 8964MON 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 15)

•Remote Control and Monitoring (page 18)

•Control Panel Configuration (page 18)

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 8964MON module. Use this section in conjunction with the specific
configuration method instructions for each configuration type. Table 3 on

page 14 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.

Composite Output Adjustments

The composite monitor output on each channel can be adjusted for the fol­lowing:

• Enable or disable color bars test signal on each channel.

•Add Active Video Setup – add setup to active video in 525 mode.

•Output Video Gain – adjust the percent of output video gain relative to
1 V p-p.

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Configuration

Input status reporting Enabled Enable or Disable

Add setup to output Setup Setup or No Setup

Adjust output video gain 100% 61.0 to 138.5%

Enable test signal generator Disable Disable or Color Bars

Recall Factory Defaults See above –

Function

Type

Table 3 provides a complete summary of the 8964MON functions and a

comparison of the functionality available with each control type along with
the ranges and default values for each parameter.

Table 3. Summary of 8964MON Configuration Functions

Default

Range/Choices

Resolution

Web Page/

Function Name

I/O Config/

Input Reporting checkboxes

Composite Out/

Setup Add checkbox

Composite Out/

Output Video Gain control (%)

Composite Out/

Test Signal Generator

Enable or Color Bars

radio button

Composite Out/

Recall Defaults for:

Current Channel
All Channels

or

button

Function

Switch

Setting

N/A N/A

2 Setup1-4

4 OutGn1-4

CTst1-4

F N/A

Newton
Control

Panel

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Local Onboard Module Configuration

The 8964MON 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 encoder 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 16 for the following descrip­tions. Use the onboard configuration components as follows:

•SW1 Function (rotary) switch — This switch accesses a desired function
for configuration (see Table 5 on page 17).

Configuration

Note

•SW3 (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-

•SW2 (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 (parked) when not in use to
avoid any inadvertent change in configuration. Position 0 is inactive.

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 SW2.

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 4 on page 16.

SW3 between Parameter mode (CSM LED off) and Channel Select
Mode (CSM LED on).

programming hardware.

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Configuration

Figure 5. Onboard Configuration Components – Front View

Ejector Tab

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

CM1 – Yellow LED

Indicate active channel control (see table in text)

CM0 – Yellow LED

5

6

4

7

3

8

2

1

0

F

E

SW1 – 16-position Function rotary switch – accesses 3 banks of

9

A

B

controls. Bank selected is indicted by state of 2ND LED.

C

D

2ND LED – Not Used
SW3 – Paddle switch for incrementing parameter values (Parameter mode)

or selecting active channel (CSM, Channel Select Mode)
CSM LED – on in Channel Select Mode (use paddle to select channel)

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SW2 – Pushbutton switch to toggle between Parameter
and CSM modes

Refer to Table 4 for reading the CM1 and CM0 active channel LED indica-
tors.

Table 4. CM1 and CM0 LED Table

CM1 LED State CM0 LED State Channel Control

Off Off Channel 1 is active
Off On Channel 2 is active
On Off Channel 3 is active
On On Channel 4 is active

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8964MON Module On-board Configuration Settings

On-board configuration is done on a channel-by-channel basis, there is no
gang mode (apply settings to all channels).

To make a configuration setting, do the following:

Select the channel to be adjusted by pressing pushbutton SW2 to toggle
to the Channel Select Mode (yellow CSM LED on). This allows using
the paddle switch to increment through the channel selections. The
currently selected channel is indicated by the state of the CM1 and CM0
LED. Refer to Table 4 on page 16 for reading LED states.

2.

When the desired channel is active, use pushbutton SW2 to toggle back
to Parameter mode (CSM LED off).

Rotate the Function switch the desired setting.

Configuration

1.

3.

4.

Table 5. Local Rotary and Paddle Switch Functions

Function

Switch

Setting

Onboard Jumper

Jumper JP1 allows (LOC&REM position) or locks out (LOCAL position)
remote control.

Figure 6. Module Configuration Switches and LEDs

CM1 LED
CM0 LED

Function rotary switch

Move the paddle switch to the up or down position and hold
momentarily to set the desired function (refer to Table 5).

Paddle

Switch Up

2 Add setup No Setup In 525 mode, add setup to composite output.
4 Increase Decrease Adjust composite output gain.
D Enable Disable Enable or disable color bars test signal.
F– Recall Recall Factory Defaults

Remote Lockout

JP1

LOCAL (1–2)

LOC&REM (2–3)

Paddle

Switch Down

Place jumper in Local position
to lock out remote access.

Function Description

Paddle switch

Pushbutton switch

CSM LED

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Configuration

Remote Configuration and Monitoring

8964MON configuration and monitoring can be performed using a web
browser GUI interface or a networked Newton Control Panel when the
8900NET Network Interface module is present in the video frame (Gecko
8900TFN-V frame). Each of these interfaces is described below.

Note

For remote access, make sure the jumper block on the module is set for both
Local and Remote access (Figure 6 on page 17).

8900NET Module Information

Refer to the 8900NET Network Interface Module Instruction Manual for
information on the 8900NET Network Interface module and setting up and
operating the Gecko 8900 frame network. Make sure you are using the
latest 8900NET version for this module.

Note

Upgrade software and instructions for the 8900NET can be downloaded from
the Grass Valley web site at

Newton Control Panel Configuration

A Newton Control Panel (hard or soft version) can be interfaced to the
Gecko 8900 Series frame over the local network. Refer to the documenta­tion that accompanies the Newton Modular Control System for installa­tion, configuration, and operation information.

Control panel access offers the following considerations for module config­uration and monitoring:

•Ability to separate system level tasks from operation ones, minimizing
the potential for on-air mistakes.

http://gvg.custhelp.com

.

•Ability to group modular products—regardless of their physical loca­tions—into logical groups (channels) that you can easily manipulate
with user-configured knobs.

•Update software for applicable modules and assign frame and panel IP
addresses with the NetConfig Networking application.

•Recommended for real-time control of module configuration parame­ters, providing the fastest response time.

Note

An example of the Newton Configurator is shown in Figure 7 on page 19.

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Not all module functions are available with the control panel, such as E-MEM
and factory default recalls. The available control panel controls for the
8964MON module are listed in Table 3 on page 14.

Figure 7. Newton Configurator Example

Configuration

Web Browser Interface

The web browser interface provides a graphical representation of module
configuration and monitoring.

Use of the web interface offers the following considerations on most mod­ules:

•Provides complete access to all module status and configuration func-

tions, including naming of inputs and outputs, factory parameter and
name default recalls, E-MEM functions, slot configuration, and SNMP
monitoring controls.

•Web access will require some normal network time delays for pro-

cessing of information.

•Configuration parameter changes may require pressing

Enter, upload processing time, and a manual screen refresh to become

effective.

•Web interface recommended for setting up module signal and slot

names, E-MEMS, and reporting status for SNMP and monitoring.

Refer to the Frame Status page shown in Figure 8 on page 20. The 8900
modules can be addressed by clicking either on a specific module icon in
the frame status display or on a module name or slot number in the link list
on the left.

Apply button or

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Configuration

Note The physical appearance of the menu displays on the web pages shown in

this manual represent the use of a particular platform, browser and version
of 8900NET module software. They are provided for reference only. Displays
will differ depending on the type of platform and browser you are using and
the version of the 8900NET software installed in your system. This manual
reflects 8900NET software version 3.2.2.

For information on status and fault monitoring and reporting shown on the
Status page, refer to Status Monitoring on page 35.

Figure 8. Gecko 8900 Frame Status Page

The Links section lists the frame and its current modules. The selected link's Status
page is first displayed and the sub-list of links for the selection is opened. The sub-list
allows you to select a particular information page for the selected device.

Content display section displays the information page
for the selected frame or module (frame slot icons are also
active links).

Refresh button for manual
update of page

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8964MON Links and Web Pages

The 8900 GUI provides the following links and web pages for the
8964MON module (Figure 9):

• Status – reports input and reference signal status and module informa-

tion (page 22),

• I/O Config – shows a graphic representation of inputs and outputs to

the module and allows naming of each input (page 24),

• Functional View – shows a block diagram of the module with links to

each configuration web page (page 25),

•Module Configuration web pages for setting up the module (page 26),

• Slot Config – provides a Locate Module function and Slot Memory

(page 30), and

• Software Update – allows updating of software from a CD-ROM or the

web site (page 32).

Figure 9. 8964MON Web Page Links

Configuration

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Configuration

Use
this
link

Status Web Page

The Status web page (Figure 11 on page 23) shows the input signal status
of each of the SDI input channels. Outputs are not monitored. Embedded
audio detection is reported on each SDI input inside the Status graphic (see
Note and Figure 10 below) and in text format below the Status graphic.

Color coding of the display indicates the signal status. Refer to Status Mon-

itoring on page 35 for an explanation of the color coding.

Information about the module, such as part number, serial number, hard­ware revision and software and firmware versions are given in a read-only
section at the bottom of the display. Enabled options are also reported.

An Asset Tag identifier can be assigned to the module on the Slot Config
web page (see Slot Config Web Page on page 30).

Clicking on the model number in the center box will take you to the Func­tional View web page illustrating a block diagram overview of the module
with links to each of the configuration web pages.

Note The graphics boxes inside the Status graphic are only active for reporting

embedded audio when the frame has an 8900NET module running software
version 4.0.0 or later. If the 8900NET software in the frame is not at this ver­sion, the Status graphic will appear as shown in Figure 10. To acquire the
latest 8900NET software, refer to 8900NET Module Information on page 18.

Figure 10. Status Web Page without Embedded Audio Detection

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Figure 11. 8964MON Status Web Page (8900NET Software 4.0 and Later)

Configuration

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Configuration

Use
this
link

I/O Config Web Page

The I/O Config web page (Figure 12) shows the rear input and output con­nections to the module and allows you to name each input. Type the
desired input name (up to 11 characters) into the corresponding box. The
status of each input is indicated by the color of the display.

Note Outputs are not monitored in this application.

SNMP trap reporting of each channel input can be enabled or disabled by
selecting or deselecting the corresponding checkbox in the
column. You may disable reporting for channels not being used if desired.
The

Reporting column is also used when an SNMP monitoring application

such as NetCentral is installed.

Refer to Status Monitoring on page 35 for an explanation of the color coding
and using an SNMP monitoring application.

Figure 12. 8964MON I/O Config Web Page

Reporting

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Use
this
link

Configuration

Functional View Web Page

The Functional View web page (Figure 13) illustrates a block diagram of
the 8964MON module showing module functions and signal paths that are
active or inactive in the current configuration. It can be used as a link map
for configuring module functions. Each block has a link to the configura­tion web page for that function.

Color coding indicates active functions and signal flow. Grayed compo­nents are inactive due to hardware and/or software constraints. Under­lined module functions are links to the web page for that function.

Use the Functional View to configure the 8964MON module in the order of
the signal flow. Refer to each of the module configuration web pages given
in the next section.

Figure 13. 8964MON Functional View Web Page

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Configuration

Module Configuration Pages

Module configuration is provided for the following functions with the web
page GUI interface:

•SDI In (page 26)

•Composite Out (page 28)

Read-only information about the module is given on the top of each web
page including model name and description, frame and slot location.

When a channel is selected to configure, the input name (as defined on the
I/O Config web page) will be displayed under the selected channel or will
show the default name. Each channel will show the signal reference type
(NTSC or PAL).

Use
this
link

Select the
use the links on the left of the web page.

Click on the
play.

Back, Functional View, or Next link to navigate to the next function or

Refresh button at the top of the display to update the entire dis-

SDI In Web Page

The SDI In web page (Figure 14 on page 27) provides the following status
information on each of the SDI video inputs:

• Input Signal State (

• Input Signal Line Rate (

•Detected EDH Errors (the number of errors will appear or
will be reported when there is no input signal as shown in Figure 14.)

Press the
begin a new error counting sequence or the
channel counters.

Errors are also reset when the module is removed and re-installed or the
signal is lost and then returns.

A link is provided in each channel (
posite Out web page with the selected channel active.

Clear Errors button for each channel to reset the error counter and

Present or Not Present)

525 or 625)

No Error Info

Clear All Errors button to clear all

Channel 1-4 Next) that opens the Com-

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Figure 14. 8964MON SDI In Web Page

Configuration

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Configuration

Use
this
link

Composite Out Web Page

Use the Composite Out web page (Figure 15 on page 29) to make final
adjustments to the composite output video on each channel or all channels
together. Select the channel to be adjusted from the

Set the following adjustments for each channel with this web page:

• Enable a color bars test signal by selecting the

Channel 1– 4 buttons.

Color Bars radio button.

• In 525 mode, the
by default. Uncheck the
video if desired.

•Adjust the percent of Output Video Gain on each channel relative to
100%.

Use the single or double arrow keys to change gain values then click on
the

Apply button to activate gain settings. You may also enter a value in

the field with a keyboard and select the
Each of the four output channels can be adjusted separately or settings

can be applied to other or all channels. Use the

2, 3 or 4 as applicable) or All buttons to apply the same values to the

other channels selected or all channels.
To r eset the current channel or all channels to factory defaults, select the

Reset defaults for

Note VBI data is automatically blanked on all output channels.

Setup section will appear with an Add checkbox enabled

Add checkbox to remove setup from the output

Enter key to activate the value.

Apply Setting To (Channel 1,

Current Channel or All Channels buttons.

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Figure 15. 8964MON Composite Out Web Page

Configuration

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Configuration

Use
this
link

Slot Config Web Page

Use the Slot Config web page (Figure 16 on page 31) to perform the fol­lowing functions on the 8964MON module:

•

Locate Module – selecting Flash from the Locate Module pulldown flashes

the yellow COMM and CONF LEDs on the front of the module so it can
be located in the frame.

•

Slot Identification – You may type a specific name in the Name field The

assigned name is stored on the 8900NET module and travels with the
8900NET module if it is moved to another frame. Select
the factory default module name.

Default to enter

An asset identifier may be entered into the
purposes (functionality requires 8900NET software 3.2.2 or later). The
asset tag will appear on the Status web page and can be used in the
Inventory function with the NetConfig Network Configuration appli­cation.

•

Slot Memory – the slot configuration for each media module is automati-

cally saved periodically (once an hour) to the 8900NET module in that
frame. You may also select the
save the current configuration for this slot. The configuration is saved
on the 8900NET module. If the 8900NET module is removed or
powered down, the stored configurations are not saved.

When the
ration saved to this slot is saved as slot memory. When the current
module is removed and another module of the same type is installed,
the configuration saved to the 8900NET module will be downloaded to
the new module. The box must be checked before the current module
with the saved configuration is removed.

•

Hardware Switch Controls – a read-only status report of 8900NET module

switch settings for Module Status Reporting and Asynchronous Status
Reporting. These functions must be enabled for the following Slot
SNMP Trap Reports to function.

Restore upon Install box has been checked, the current configu-

Learn Module Config button at any time to

Asset Tag field for inventory

•

Frame Heath Reporting – this function is not used on the current version of

8900NET software which controls this page.

•

Slot SNMP Trap Reports – displayed only when the SNMP Agent software

has been installed on the 8900NET module. Slot SNMP traps can be
enabled only when the hardware switches for Module Fault reporting
and Asynchronous Status reporting are enabled on the 8900NET
module (dipswitch S1 segment 5 and dipswitch S2 segment 1).

The enabled SNMP traps will be reported to any SNMP manager that
is identified as an SNMP Report Destination in 8900NET configuration.
Trap severity is read-only hard-coded information that is interpreted
and responded to by the SNMP Manager software configuration.

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Figure 16. 8964MON Slot Config Web Page

Configuration

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Configuration

Use
this
link

Software Update Web Page

The Software update web page (Figure 17) allows updating of 8964MON
software from remote locations such as a CD-ROM or the Grass Valley web
site. For instructions on updating to the latest software, refer first to the
8964MON Release Notes that accompany the software update for complete
details.

Updating with this method requires the use of an ftp server application
available from the Grass Valley web site. Refer to the 8900NET Network
Interface Instruction Manual for instructions for installing and using the ftp
server application.

Software updates may also be performed using the NetConfig application
available from Grass Valley. Refer to the NetConfig Instruction Manual for
more information.

Figure 17. 8964MON Software Update Web Page

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Specifications

Specifications

Table 6. 8964MON Specifications

Parameter Value

SDI Input (per channel)

Number of inputs 4, one for each encoder
Signal type SMPTE 259M, 10-bit 270 Mb/s serial component digital
Signal source 75 Ω terminating BNC on rear of frame
Return loss > 15 dB, 5 to 270 MHz
Error checking EDH monitored

Composite Output (per channel)

Number of outputs 4, one for each encoder
Signal type Composite analog video conforming to SMPTE170M for NTSC and

CCIR624 for PAL
Connector type 75 Ω BNC
Signal level 1 V p-p nominal, adjustable in ± 3 dB range
Output return loss > 40 dB to 5.0 MHz
Signal to noise > 70 dB to 6 MHz
Field time distortion < 0.5%
Line time distortion < 0.5%
K-2T < 1%
K-PB < 1%
Frequency response ± 0.1 dB to 5 MHz
Differential phase < 0.5 degrees
Differential gain < 0.7%
Chroma luma delay < 10 ns
Chroma luma gain < 1%

Performance

Quantization 10-bit
Accuracy 9.2-bit EDH detection
Output phasing Full frame with frame synchronizer firmware
Cable length 300M of 1694A cable

Environmental

Frame temperature range 0 to 45 degrees C
Operating humidity range 0 to 90% non-condensing

Mechanical

Frame type Gecko 8900 Video

Power Requirements

Supply voltage + 12V
Power consumption < 8.5 W (2 A fast blow fuse)

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Service

Service

The 8964MON modules make extensive use of surface-mount technology
and programmed parts to achieve compact size and adherence to
demanding technical specifications. Circuit modules should not be ser­viced in the field unless directed otherwise by Customer Service.

If your module is not operating correctly, proceed as follows:

•Check frame and module power and signal present LEDs.

•Verify power at the voltage testpoints (see Figure 18) and check fuse if

no voltage is detected.

•Check for presence and quality of input signals.

•Verify that source equipment is operating correctly.

•Check cable connections.

•Check output connections for correct I/O mapping (correct input con-

nector is used for the corresponding channel output).

Refer to Figure 18 for the location of PWR LED and Table 2 on page 12 for
proper LED indications.

PWR LED

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 representative for depot location.

Refer to the Contacting Grass Valley at the front of this document for the
Grass Valley Customer Service Information number.

Figure 18. 8964MON Fuse and Voltage Testpoint Locations

J1

+5V

+3.3V

+1.5V
–5V

Voltage Testpoints

Fuse: 2 A 125 V

F1

8367_02

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Status Monitoring

This section provides a summary of status monitoring and reporting for a
Gecko 8900 Series system. It also summarizes what status items are
reported and how to enable/disable reporting of each item. There are a
number of ways to monitor status of modules, power supplies, fans and
other status items depending on the method of monitoring being used.

8900 Frame status will report the following items:

• Power supply health,

• Status of fans in the frame front cover,

•Temperature,

•Module health, and

• Frame bus status.

Module health status will report the following items:

• Internal module state (and state of submodule or options enabled)

Status Monitoring

including configuration errors (warning), internal faults, and normal
operation (Pass).

• Signal input states including valid/present (pass), not present or
invalid (warning), not monitored, and not available (no signal inputs).

•Reference input states including locked/valid (pass), not
locked/invalid (warning), and not monitored.

• Signal output states with reporting functionality (reference output).

LEDs

LEDs on modules in the frame and on the front of the 8900TF/TFN frames
indicate status of the frame and the installed power supplies, fans in the
front covers, and modules. (The 8900TX-V/A frames have no LED indica­tors on the front cover.)

When a red FAULT LED is lit on a frame front cover, the fault will also be
reported on the 8900NET or Frame Monitor module. The LEDs on the front
of these modules can then be read to determine the following fault condi­tions:

• Power Supply 1 and 2 health,

• Fan rotation status,

• Frame over-temperature condition,

• Frame Bus fault (8900NET only), and

•Module health bus.

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Status Monitoring

Frame Alarm

In general, LED colors used on the frame and modules indicate:

•Green = normal operation, (Pass) or signal present, module locked.

•Red – On continuously = fault condition, flashing = configuration error.

•Yellow – On continuously = active condition (configuration mode or
communication), flashing in sequence = module locator function.

Status LEDs for this module are described in Operation Indicator LEDs on

page 11. LEDs for the 8900NET module are described in the 8900NET

Network Interface Instruction Manual.

A Frame Alarm connection is available on pins 8 and 9 of the RS-232 con­nector on the rear of 8900 frame (Frame Monitor or 8900NET Network
Interface module required). This will report any of the status items enabled
with the 8900NET or Frame Monitor module configuration DIP switch.
Connection and use of the Frame Alarm is covered in detail in the 8900NET

Network Interface Instruction Manual.

Web Browser Interface

When the 8900NET module is installed in the frame, a web browser GUI
can indicate frame and module status on the following web pages:

• Frame Status web page – reports overall frame and module status in
graphical and text formats.

•Module Status web page – shows specific input and reference signal
status to the module along with enabled options and module versions.

•A Status LED icon on each web page to report communication status
for the frame slot and acts as a link to the Status web page where warn­ings and faults are displayed (8900NET version 3.0 or later).

In general, graphics and text colors used indicate the following:

•Green = Pass – signal or reference present, no problems detected.

•Red = Fault – fault condition.

•Yellow = Warning – signal is absent, has errors, or is mis-configured.

•Gray = Not monitored (older 8900 module).

•White = Not present.

Status reporting for the frame is enabled or disabled with the configuration
DIP switches on the 8900NET module. Most module status reporting items
can be enabled or disabled on individual configuration web pages.

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SNMP Reporting

The Gecko 8900 Series system uses the Simple Network Monitoring Pro­tocol (SNMP) internet standard for reporting status information to remote
monitoring stations. When SNMP Agent software is installed on the
8900NET module, enabled status reports are sent to an SNMP Manager
such as the Grass Valley’s NetCentral application.

There are both hardware and software report enable switches for each
report. Both must be enabled for the report to be sent. Software report
switches are set on the 8900NET Configuration web page for the Frame, the
8900NET module, and each module slot. Refer to the 8900NET Network

Interface Instruction Manual for installation instructions.

Status Monitoring

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Status Monitoring

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Index

Numerics

2ND LED 12
8900 frame

frame alarm
module capacity 8
status reporting 35

8900NET module

installation
required software version 8

8964MON

features

36

8

7

A

Apply button 28
Asset Tag

assigning
overview 22

30

B

backplane 9

C

cabling

inputs

outputs 10
CH1-4 LEDs 12
Clear Errors button 26
CM0 LED 12, 15

channel indication table 16
CM1 LED 12, 15

channel indication table 16
COMM LED 12
Composite Out web page 28
composite video outputs

cabling

configuration 13
CONF LED 12, 15
configuration

10

10

control summary
Local, onboard 15
overview 13

Remote, GUI 18
connectors 9
control panel 18
controller module 8
CSM LED 12, 15

14

D

documentation online 2

E

enable SNMP 37
environmental 33

F

factory defaults 11

control summary 14

local control 17

remote control 28

summary table 14
FAQ database 2
FAULT LED

states

12

troubleshooting 35
Frame Controller module 8
Frame Status page 36
frequently asked questions 2
Function rotary switch

settings table
Functional View web page 25
fuse 34

17

G

Gecko frame 8, 33
graphical user interface (GUI) 21

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Index

Grass Valley web site 2

I

I/O Config web page 24
inputs

cabling
specification 33

installation 8

10

J

jumper

Local/Remote

17

L

LEDs

front edge

Names and Meanings table 12
Local/Remote jumper 17
locate module 30

11

M

module

controller

installation 8

power supply 8

slots 9
module health status 35
Module Status page 36

8

N

NetConfig

software updating
Newton Control Panel 18

32

outputs

composite video
specification 33

overlay 10

10

P

power 33
power supply 8
PWR LED 12

R

rear connectors 9
Refresh button 26
repair depot 34
report enable switches 37

S

SDI IN In web page 26
serial digital inputs 10
setup

local control
overview 13

summary table 14
Slot Config web page 30
slot memory 30
SNMP reporting

enabling

overview 37
software download from web 2
Software Update web page 32
status monitoring 35
Status web page 22
switches

onboard control

17

30

15

O

online documentation 2
output video gain

local control
overview 13
remote control 28
summary table 14

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17

T

test signal

local control

overview 13

remote control 28

summary table 14
testpoints 34

17

troubleshooting 34

V

VBI data 28
voltage 33
voltage tespoints 34

W

web browser

overview

web site

documentation
FAQ database 2
Grass Valley 2
software download 2

19

2

Index

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Index

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