Grass Valley 8985FS User Manual v.1.3.2

8985FSP/FS

SD/HD FRAME SYNC/PROC AMP

Instruction Manual

Software Version 1.3.2

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Contents

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

8985FSP/FS SD/HD Frame Sync/Proc Amp Modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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

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

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

8985FSP Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

8985FS Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Software Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

8985FSP/FS Module Placement For Genlock Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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

Module Installation Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Rear Module Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Genlock Submodule Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Frame Bus Jumpering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Front Module Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Optional Fiber Optic Submodule Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Fiber Optic Cleaning Requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Video Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Video Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Genlock Loop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Auto Tracking Delay Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Power Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Operation Indicator LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Configuration Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Video Input Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

8000GEN-SM Reference Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Split Screen Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Video Timing and Loss of Signal Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Color Correction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Video Processing Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

User Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Video Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Remote Configuration and Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

8900NET Module Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Newton Control Panel Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Status Web Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

I/O Config Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Video Input Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

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Contents

System Config Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Frame Sync Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Color Correction Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Video Proc Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

User Settings Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Genlock Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Video Out Web Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Slot Config Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Software Updating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Status Monitoring Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

External Frame Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

LED Reporting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Web Browser Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

SNMP Reporting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Power-Up Diagnostic Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Electronic Circuit Breaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Module Repair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Contacting Grass Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Functional Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Configuration Parameter Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

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Preface

About This Manual

This manual describes the features of the 8985FS and 8985FSP modules in
the GeckoFlex Signal Processing System family. As part of this module
family, it is subject to Safety and Regulatory Compliance described in the

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

All Modular product documentation can be found on-line in PDF format at
this link:

www.grassvalley.com/docs/modular

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Preface

8 8985FSP/FS — Instruction Manual

8985FSP/FS SD/HD Frame Sync/Proc Amp Modules

Introduction

This manual covers installation, configuration, and operation for the
8985FSP SD/HD Frame Sync Proc Amp and the 8985FS SD/HD Frame
Sync modules.

Note Configuration of this module requires the presence of an 8900NET module

(Net Card) in the GeckoFlex frame. 8900NET software version 4.3.0 is
required for updating older version 8985FS/FSP modules to version 1.3.2
and is also recommended for operation.

Module Features

The two versions of the 8985 frame sync module provide various degrees
of frame synchronization and video processing for environments utilizing
SD and HD signals in both broadcast and ProAV applications. These envi
ronments require video signals to be synchronized with other video
sources and processed for video quality.

The following features are available with this module series.

• Auto-sensing of input video standard,

• Two module set including a hot-swappable front and rear module.

• Up to ten audio or video modules in the same 2 RU GeckoFlex frame,

• An optional Genlock submodule (8900GEN-SM) mounted on the

• A fiber optic submodule option provides optical input/output inter-

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including all 8900 Gecko Series modules.

8985FSP/FS circuit board accepts an external reference (NTSC/PAL
color black or Tri-Level Sync) and manages Local reference or two sep­arate frame buses can be enabled when the submodule is installed on
the modules in slots 1 and 3 of the frame.

faces for all models. Refer to Table 1 on page 19 for a list of SFP submod-
ules used with these modules.

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Introduction

• Supports both HD or SD formats and passes embedded audio present
in the incoming video stream.

• Split screen mode allows the input to be compared to the processed
output.

• SNMP and product health monitoring is supported through the
8900NET module with applications such as NetCentral.

• Software updating using the NetConfig Networking application.

8985FSP Module

The 8985FSP provides the full spectrum of frame synchronization and
video processing with the following list of features:

• Frame Sync (Genlock submodule required).

• Full-featured video processing amplifier allows component level
(Y, Cr, Cb) adjustments of video gain and offset, plus phase control
(hue), and color saturation adjustment.

• Also clip controls in the video processor for setting percentage of black
and white clipping on the luminance channel and white clipping on the
C channel.

• Color correction controls adjust RGB gain and offset and gamma cor­rection.

• Two auto-tracking outputs to allow synchronization of audio modules
to the Genlock reference.

8985FS Module

The 8985FS provides the same frame synchronization features as the full
spectrum model without the processing amplifier or color correction.

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Software Requirements

Installation

Installation

8985FSP software version 1.3.2 requires the presence of an 8900NET (Net
Card) Network Interface module for configuration. The local front edge
configuration controls for this module are not functional.

The latest version is recommended for optimum operation and must be at

4.3.0 for software updating. Check the software version of your 8900NET
module by navigating to the Frame Status web page (
and noting the software version given below the frame graphic. Check the
Grass Valley ftp server at this link for the latest 8900NET release:

ftp://ftp.grassvalley.com/modular/8900/8900NET

The 8985FSP consists of a front and rear module set that can only be
installed into a GeckoFlex frame.

Figure 10 on page 30)

Installation of the 8985 module set is a process of:

1. Determining the placement of the 8985FSP or 8985FS module based on

genlock timing configuration (page 11),

2. Placing the 8900GFR-R rear module in a rear frame slot (page 15),

3. Installing the Genlock submodule option on the front module

(page 16),

4. Placing the front module in the corresponding front slot (page 18),

5. Installing the optional SFP Fiber Optic submodule (page 19), and

6. Cabling the signal ports (page 21).

All GeckoFlex front and rear modules can be inserted and removed from
an GeckoFlex frame with power on.

8985FSP/FS Module Placement For Genlock Timing

Before installing the 8985FSP or FS module, you will first need to determine
if and how you want to use a genlock reference or the available frame ref
erence buses. The genlock timing from an 8900GEN-SM submodule can be
utilized in several ways. Refer to the 8900GEN-SM GeckoFlex Genlock
Instruction Manual available online for a complete overview of using the
genlock reference. This manual can be found in PDF format at the following
URL on the Grass Valley web site:

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www.grassvalley.com/docs/modular

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Installation

In addition to the capability of providing a local external reference to this
specific 8985FSP/FS module with an 8900GEN-SM submodule installed,
slots 1 and 3 of the GeckoFlex frame have been specifically designed to dis
tribute an independent frame bus reference transmitted from the
8900GEN-SM submodule mounted on an 8985FSP/FS module (or other
GeckoFlex module with this capability) configured for this purpose.

The external reference connected to the corresponding Genlock Loop BNCs
can be distributed to other modules in the frame that accept a genlock ref
erence.

If another 8985FSP/FS module has already been configured and installed
for frame bus distribution, you may configure this module’s output timing
to lock to the Frame Bus 1 or Frame Bus 2 reference from the other
8985FSP/FS module. In this case, the 8985FSP/FS does not require the use
of an additional 8900GEN-SM submodule.

The use of the genlock reference is determined by the setting of the Output
Timing on the System Config web page of the module and module place
ment in the frame and jumper configuration as summarized below.

• Local Reference – the 8985FSP/FS with an 8900GEN-SM submodule
can have a local external reference connected to one of the corre­sponding Genlock Loop BNCs. This external timing reference will be
fed to this specific 8985FSP module only.

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• Frame Reference 1 or 2 – when an 8985FSP/FS with an 8900GEN-SM
submodule is installed in Slot 1 and/or Slot 3, a frame timing bus can
be enabled to distribute the external reference connected to the corre­sponding Genlock Loop BNCs on the rear module to all modules in the
frame that can accept a genlock reference. Slot 1 provides Frame Bus 1
and Slot 3 provides Frame Bus 2.

• Input Video – when no 8900GEN-SM submodule is installed on the
8985FSP/FS, the Output Timing can be set to Input so the output timing
will follow the input to the module.

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Module Installation

There are ten front and rear cell locations in the 2 RU Gecko Flex frame

Figure 1) to accommodate either audio or analog and digital video module

(
sets. The 8985 module set uses the 8900GFR-R rear module that can be
installed in any one of the ten rear locations.

Figure 1. GeckoFlex Frame

Installation

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Installation

Module Installation Precautions

Please read and follow the precautions listed below before installing the
front and rear modules and any fiber optic option submodules:

• Use standard anti-static procedures during installation. As modules
can be installed or removed when the GeckoFlex frame is powered up,
before removing the cover, please use an anti-static bracelet tied to a
metal part of the frame.

• Install the rear module first, the 8900GEN-SM submodule on the front
module (if used), the front module, then the optical submodule option
(if used).

• 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. The retainer clip screw torque specification is given in the

Mechanical specifications in Table 5 on page 67.

• If using a fiber optic submodule, handle it carefully, use anti-static pre­cautions, and read the Fiber Optic Cleaning Requirement on page 19 before
cabling.

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Rear Module Installation

8444_23r0

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

To install the rear module, refer to Figure 2 and the instructions below:

1. To remove a blank rear adapter cover (or a rear module already

present), manually loosen the two screws holding each retainer clip on
the rear adapter cover or rear module to the frame with the retainer clip
tool provided inside the front cover of the frame (newer model frames
only) or a 2 mm (5/64”) hex screwdriver. Do not remove the screws.

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.

2. After loosening the retainer clip screws, pull up on each retainer and

completely remove it, leaving the screws in place.

3. Remove the blank rear adapter cover by inserting needlenose pliers

into the slots in the blank cover and pulling it off.

4. Insert the rear module into the empty slot, guiding it carefully.

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

module and push down to seat the retainer clip.

Installation

6. Tighten the two screws on each retainer clip just until they come into

contract with the retainer clip then tighten about a 1/4 turn more. The
retainer clips should not bend or be bowed. The rear retainer clip screw
torque specification is 4-5 inch-lb/0.45-0.6Nm).

Note All unused rear slots in a GeckoFlex frame should have a blank rear adapter

cover installed.

Figure 2. Installing Rear Module (751- Version Frame Shown)

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Installation

8431_05

Install Genlock submodule
on back of circuit board.
Center submodule connector J1
over front module connector J14
and snap in place. From top side
of module, tighten the screw provided
to the standoff on the circuit board.

Genlock Submodule Installation

The Genlock submodule will ship in a separate package and must be
installed on the front module.

To install a Genlock submodule, follow these steps:

1. Locate the Genlock connector J14, on the back side of the 8985FSP or FS

circuit board (Figure 3).

2. Line up the connector on the submodule, J1, with J14 on the front

module and snap the submodule into place making sure the holes in
each circuit board line up.

3. To hold the submodule in place, attach the screw provided from the

bottom of the front module to the standoff on the submodule circuit
board.

Figure 3. Installing Genlock Submodule

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Frame Bus Jumpering

If you will be using this 8985 module to distribute reference Frame Bus 1
(slot 1) or Frame Bus 2 (slot 3), you must set a jumper on the front module
circuit board for this purpose before installing the module (

• Frame Bus 1 – to transmit the reference connected to one of the Genlock

Loop BNCs on the corresponding rear module on Frame Bus 1, set
jumper J10 to
the frame and configured on the Genlock web page (see Genlock Web
Page on page 59) for

• Frame Bus 2 – to transmit the reference connected to one of the Genlock

Loop BNCs on the corresponding rear module on Frame Bus 2, set
jumper J13 to
the frame and configured on the Genlock web page (see Genlock Web
Page on page 59) for

Note Both jumpers may be enabled. The module in slot 1 will only read the status

of jumper, J10. The module in slot 3 will only read the status of jumper, J13.

Installation

Figure 4).

ENA (pins 1-2). This module must be installed in slot 1 of

Auto in the Drive Frame Reference Bus pulldown.

ENA (pins 1-2). This module must be installed in slot 3 of

Auto in the Drive Frame Reference Bus pulldown.

Figure 4. Setting Frame Bus Jumpers

For Frame Bus 1 distribution, set
GEN LOCK BUS XMT1 jumper, J10
Pins 1-2 (ENA) or pins 2-3 (DIS).

Pin 1 of J10

For Frame Bus 2 distribution, set
GEN LOCK BUS XMT2 jumper, J13
Pins 1-2 (ENA) or pins 2-3 (DIS).

Pin 1 of J13

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8431_07

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

Module installed

Locking Pin

Card Carriers

Card Carriers

Front Module Side View

Front Module Installation

After installing the rear module and the Genlock submodule if required,
and setting the Frame bus jumpering if required, install the front module as
follows:

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

2. Locate the corresponding front slot.

3. Set the on-board jumper Local/Remote jumper, J5 on the module circuit

board, for local and remote operation (LOC/REM position, pins 2-3) or
to lock out remote control (LOCAL position, pins 1-2).

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

top and bottom edges go over the upper and lower raised rail guides on
the right of the top and bottom of the slot (Figure 5).

5. Carefully slide the module into the rear connector.

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

Note Before removing the front module, first remove the Fiber Optic submodule if

present, from the rear module.

Figure 5. Front Module Installation

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Optional Fiber Optic Submodule Installation

After the front and rear modules have been installed, install the SFP Fiber
Optic submodule option if being used into the rear module metal cage
labeled FIBER (
and may be installed or removed with power applied to the module.

CAUTION Use anti-static precautions and handle the submodule carefully when

installing and the removing it.
to clean all fiber connections as described in Fiber Optic Cleaning Require-

ment below.

Refer to Tab le 1 for the correct model of submodule to use with different
software versions.

Table 1. Fiber Optic Submodule Summary

Submodule Type SW 1.3.2 and later SW 1.3.2 and earlier

SFP-13103G-M1DRX Dual Receiver X –

SFP-13103G-M1DTX Dual Transmitter X –

SFP-13103G-M1TRX Transceiver X –

1310nm-DRL Dual Receiver X X

1310nm-DTL Dual Transmitter X X

1310nm-TRL Transceiver X X

Figure 6 on page 20). The SFP submodule is hot-pluggable

Before inserting the fiber cable, it is important

Installation

Fiber Optic Cleaning Requirement

Before making any fiber optic cable mating connections, including installa­tion, and after every de-mating cycle, use an industry standard fiber optic
cleaning kit, including oil-free compressed air, to clean the fiber connectors
and the connectorized fiber end faces. This helps ensure optimum perfor
mance of the fiber optic interface. Industry standard fiber optic cleaning
kits can be purchased on the web and in electronics stores.

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FIBER

J7J9J8

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Label

Handle

Arrow Indicators:

SFP-13103G-M1DRX

SFP-13103G-M1DTX

SFP-13103G-M1TRX

To install the fiber optic submodule:

1. Slide the fiber optic device into the metal fiber cage with the label and

handle to the right.

2. Push the device in as far as it will go without forcing it. It will not go

completely into the cage.

3. Cable the fiber optic connectors according to the instructions given in

Video Inputs on page 22 and Video Outputs on page 22.

Note Fiber inputs or outputs must be enabled in configuration.

Figure 6. Installing Fiber Optics Submodule

Removing an SFP Submodule

If you need to remove an SFP submodule, snap the handle out and pull the
submodule slowly out of the metal cage.

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Cabling

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8900GFR-R

FIBER

J1 J2

J3 J4

J5 J6

J7J9J8

J1 and J3:
Genlock Loop

J9: Coax In

J5: SDI Out

J7: SDI Out

J8: SDI Out

Fiber Inputs/Outputs
(See Fiber Optic Cabling
at right.)

J6: SDI Out

J2: Auto Tracking
Delay Output

J4: Auto Tracking
Delay Output

Fiber Optic Cabling

Fiber Rx 1

Fiber Tx 2

Fiber Rx 2

SFP-13103G-M1DRX

SFP-13103G-M1DTX

SFP-13103G-M1TRX

Fiber Tx 1

Fiber Rx 1

Fiber Tx 2

Installation

Cabling is done on the rear BNCs of the 8900GFR-R module illustrated in

Figure 7. Inputs and outputs are also illustrated on the I/0 Config web page

(I/O Config Web Page on page 39).

Figure 7. 8900GFR-R Rear Module

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Video Inputs

Connect an HD or SD digital video signal to the Coax input at BNC J9,
and/or to one or both of the fiber inputs at fiber connector J10 (depending
on the type of fiber submodule installed).

Note Refer to Table 3 on page 45 for important video input and external genlock

reference input video frame rate compatibility information.

For fiber optic inputs, a Dual Receiver (RX1 and RX2) or Transceiver (RX1)
SFP optical submodule must be installed. Fiber inputs must be enabled
with remote controls. Only one video input can be used at a time and must
also be selected with remote controls.

Video Outputs

There are four electrical coax video outputs at BNCs J5, J6, J7, and J8.

If a Transceiver SFP optical submodule is installed, one fiber optic output
(TX2) is also available. If a Dual Transmitter SFP optical submodule is
installed, two fiber optic outputs (TX1 and TX2) are also available. Each
fiber optic output must be enabled using local or remote controls. All coax
and fiber optic outputs can be active at the same time.

Genlock Loop

BNCs J1 and J3 are looping inputs to support the optional Genlock sub­module on the 8985FSP/FS module with an external genlock reference
(NTSC/PAL color black or Tri-level sync). Refer to
table of compatible frame rates for installing the external genlock reference.

Connect an external reference to J1 or J2 and loop the other input to another
device or terminate the unused input.

Auto Tracking Delay Outputs

BNCs J1 and J3 output an auto tracking delay signal that can be fed to audio
modules to synchronize the audio to the Genlock reference from the
8985FSP/FS module.

Ta bl e 4 on page 61 for a

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Power Up

Operation Indicator LEDs

Power Up

The front LED indicators and configuration switches are illustrated in

Figure 8. 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. The on-board configuration switches are not used on these
modules.

Note When a media module is first plugged into a GeckoFlex frame, the 8900NET

module (if present) may report a momentary fault. This will clear once the
media module has booted up.

With factory default configuration and a valid input signal connected, the
green PWR and (
illuminate (refer to Tabl e 2 on page 24 to see the possible operating indi­cator combinations).

Figure 8) on the top side of the module front edge should

Figure 8. Front Panel LED Indicators

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Power Up

Table 2. Board Front Edge LED Names and Meaning

LED Indication Condition

FAULT

(red)

COMM

(yellow)

CONF

(yellow)

PWR

(green)

REM OVR

(green)

FRM1

(green)

FRM2

(green)

VID IN

(green)

REF IN

(green)

Off Normal operation.

On continuously Module has detected an internal fault.

Flashing Indicates a warning condition such as configuration problems or missing video. Check inputs and configuration settings.

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

On

Off Reference frame bus is disabled to frame on Genlock web page or no Genlock submodule is installed in slot 1.

On Reference frame bus is enabled on Genlock web page and Genlock submodule is installed in slot 1.

Off Reference frame bus is disabled to frame on Genlock web page or no Genlock submodule is installed in slot 3.

On Reference frame bus is enabled on Genlock web page and Genlock submodule is installed in slot 3.

Off Indicates no valid input signal is being detected.

On Indicates a valid input signal is being detected.

On Indicates no valid reference signal is being detected or signal is not locked.

Off Indicates a valid reference signal is present and locked.

Not used on these modules, no local configuration controls.

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Configuration

Configuration

The 8985FSP/FS module can only be configured remotely using the
8900NET network interface GUI or a networked Newton control panel. An
8900NET (Net Card) module running software version 4.3.0 or later is rec
ommended for optimum operation and required for software updating.
(See

Software Requirements on page 11 for instructions for upgrading this

software.)

Refer to the following sections for configuration instructions:

• Configuration Overview (page 25)

• Remote Control and Monitoring (page 28)

• Configuration Parameter Summary (page 75)

Operation of these control types is explained in detail in their respective
sections of this manual.

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Configuration Overview

This section provides a brief overview of all parameters that can be config­ured on the 8985 module. Use this section in conjunction with the specific
configuration method instructions for each configuration type.

page 75 provides a summary in table format of all parameters and their

ranges, default values, and remote web page and Newton control panel
function names and locations for setting each value.

Video Input Selection

Set the type of input connection from a coaxial electrical input or, if an
optional SFP Fiber Optic submodule is installed, one of the fiber optic
inputs.

System Configuration

System configuration is required for selection of the video input standard,
enabling of the colorbars test signal, selection of the output timing source
when the Frame Sync option is enabled, and the Reference Restore param
eters can be set. A Split Screen mode for comparing the input to the output
can also be enabled on the System Config web page.

Ta bl e 9 on

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8000GEN-SM Reference Timing

When an 8900GEN-SM submodule is installed as either a local reference to
the host module or configured to output frame buses from host modules in
slot 1 and slot 3, the genlock timing can be adjusted to match reference
timing.

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