Grass Valley 8985FS User Manual v.1.2.0

8985FSP/FS/PRC

SD/HD FRAME SYNC/PROC AMP

Instruction Manual

SOFTWARE VERSION 1.2.0

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Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8985PRC Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Module Placement in the GeckoFlex Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

8985FSP/FS Module Placement For Genlock Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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

Genlock Submodule Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Frame Bus Jumpering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Front Module Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Fiber Optics Submodule Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Video Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Video Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Genlock Loop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Auto Tracking Delay Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Power Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Operation Indicator LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Configuration Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Video Input Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

8000GEN-SM Reference Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Split Screen Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Video Timing and Loss of Signal Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Color Correction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Video Processing Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

User Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Video Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Remote Configuration and Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Local/Remote Jumper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

8900NET Module Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Newton Control Panel Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Status Web Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

I/O Config Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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Contents

Video Input Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

System Config Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Frame Sync Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Color Correction Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Video Proc Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

User Settings Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Genlock Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Video Out Web Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Slot Config Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Software Updating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Status Monitoring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Frame Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Web Browser Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

SNMP Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Power-Up Diagnostic Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Electronic Circuit Breaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Module Repair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Functional Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

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Preface

About This Manual

This manual describes the features of the 8985FSP module series and the
corresponding rear modules in the GeckoFlex frame. As part of this family
of modular products, it is subject to the Safety and Regulatory Compliance
infomation described in the GeckoFlex Frames Instruction Manual.

This manual also has instructions for using the 8900GEN-SM submodule.
For more detailed information, refer to the 8900GEN-SM GeckoFlex Genlock
Submodule Instruction Manual available online on the Thomson Grass Valley
web site.

When using any of the fiber optic options, refer to the laser compliance
information in the GeckoFlex Frames Instuction Manual for safety informa­tion.

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Preface

8 8985FSP/FS/PRC — Instruction Manual

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

Introduction

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

Module Features

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

The following features are available with this module series.

• 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,
including all 8900 Gecko Series modules.

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

• A fiber optic submodule option provides optical input/output inter­faces for all models. One of three different types of single-mode fiber
optic submodules can be used:

• 1310NM-DTL – provides two optical outputs (TX 1 and TX 2)

• 1310NM-DRL – provides two optical inputs (RX 1 and RX 2).

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• 1310NM-TRL – provides one optical input (RX 2) and one optical

output (TX 1).

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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.

• Configuration of modules can be done using local front edge controls
or with an 8900NET module in the frame, using a web browser or the
Newton Control Panel.

• 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.

• 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.

8985PRC Module

The 8985PRC offers the full-spectrum of video processing controls
described above to correct colors and avoid illegal signal levels for applica
tions not requiring a timed signal.

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Software Requirements

8985FSP software version 1.2.0 requires the presence of an 8900NET
Network Interface module running software version 4.0.2 or later for con
figuration and proper operation. There are no longer local front edge con­trols for this module.

Check the software version of your 8900NET module by navigating to the
Frame Status web page (Figure 11 on page 29) and noting the software
version given below the frame graphic.

The latest 8900NET module software update is available at the following
URL:

http://gvg.custhelp.com

This will take you to the Grass Valley Customer Service FAQ data base. To
download the latest 8900NET software, do the following:

1. Navigate to the FAQ site and click on the first FAQ, DOWNLOAD THE

LATEST SOFTWARE?

Software Requirements

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2. Select the 8900 Series link.

3. Select the link to the latest 8900NET Interface module software.

4. If you are updating from version 3.2.0 or higher to version 4.0.2, you

may use either the .fld or .bin file.

If you are updating from an earlier version than 3.2.0, use the .bin file
and the FTP Server procedure described in detail in the 8900NET
Instruction Manual available on-line.

5. You may also use the NetConfig Networking Application option to

update from version 3.2.2 to version 4.0.2 with the .fld file as described
in the 8900NET Release Notes documentation.

Note If you cannot find the 8900NET software on the FAQ site, software may also

be downloaded directly from the Public folder on the Grass Valley ftp site at

ftp://ftp.thomsongrassvalley.com/pub

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Installation

Installation

The 8985FSP consists of a front and rear module set that installs into a
GeckoFlex frame.

Note These modules can only be installed in a GeckoFlex frame. However, older

8900 legacy modules can be installed in this frame and require either an
8900V-R or 8900A-R rear module.

Installation of the 8985 module set is a process of:

1. Determining the placement of the 8985 module based on genlock

timing configuration,

2. Placing the 8900GFR-R rear module in a rear frame slot,

3. Installing the Genlock submodule option on the front module,

4. Placing the front module in the corresponding front slot,

5. Installing the optional SFP Fiber Optic submodule, and

6. Cabling the signal ports.

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

Module Placement in the GeckoFlex Frame

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

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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 is at the following URL on the Thomson Grass Valley web site:

http://www.thomsongrassvalley.com/docs/

Installation

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From this link, select
mentation table. Scroll down to the

Audio/Video Module

GeckoFlex Genlock submodule links.

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 dis­tribute 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 refer­ence.

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 place­ment in the frame and jumper configuration as summarized below.

Broadcast Products, then Modular Products from the Docu-

GeckoFlex Flexible Frame Supporting

heading and locate the 8985FSP/FS and the 8900GEN-SM

• 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.

• 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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Installation

Rear Module Installation

Each 8900GFR-R rear module or blank rear adapter cover is held in place
by two retainer strips as shown in
frame, follow these steps:

1. Loosen (but do not remove completely) the two screws holding each

retainer strip to the frame with a 2 mm (5/64”) hex screwdriver. Pull up
on the retainer to remove it, leaving the screws in place.

CAUTION Be careful to leave the screws in place as they can be easily lost or fall into

equipment below the frame creating a shorting hazard.

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

into the slots in the top and bottom of the blank and pulling it off.

Note To remove a rear module already installed, follow the same steps. It is helpful

to first remove the front module so the rear can be pulled out more easily.

3. Insert the rear module into the empty slot.

Figure 2. To install a rear module into the

4. Replace each retainer strip over the two screws on both sides of the

module and push down to seat the retainer.

5. Tighten the screws for each retainer just until they are snug. Do not

force or torque the screws too tightly.

Figure 2. Installing Rear Module

Use needlenose pliers
to pull out blank after
removing retainers.

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Genlock Submodule Installation

The Genlock submodule will ship separately and must be mounted on the
8985FSP/FS module. Refer to

Timing on page 13 and the 8900GEN-SM GeckoFlex Genlock Submodule Instal-

lation Manual available online for frame timing configuration information

and determining the position of the module(s) in the frame.

To install a submodule onto the main circuit board, follow the instructions
below:

1. Locate the Genlock connector J9, on the back side of the 8985FSP circuit

board (Figure 3).

2. Line up the connector J1, on the submodule, with J9 on the back side of

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 captive screw provided from

the top of the front module to the standoff on the front module circuit
board.

Installation

8985FSP/FS Module Placement For Genlock

4. To remove the submodule, loosen the captive screw and carefully pull

the submodule off the circuit board.

Figure 3. Install Genlock Submodule on Back of 8985FSP Circuit Board

Install Genlock submodule
on back of circuit board.
Center submodule connector J1
over front module connector J9
and snap in place. From top side
of module, tighten the captive
screw to the standoff on the
circuit board.

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Installation

Frame Bus Jumpering

If you will be using this 8985FSP/FS to distribute 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 the Genlock Loop
BNC on the corresponding rear module on Frame Bus 1, set jumper J10
shown in Figure 3 to
Slot 1 of the frame and configured on the Genlock web page (see Genlock

Web Page on page 57) for

down.

• Frame Bus 2 – to transmit the reference connected to the Genlock Loop
BNC on the corresponding rear module on Frame Bus 2, set jumper J13

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

to
and configured on the Genlock web page (see Genlock Web Page on

page 57) 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.

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

Auto in the Drive Frame Reference Bus pull-

Auto in the Drive Frame Reference Bus pulldown.

To transmit Frame Bus 1,

set J10 to ENA (pins 1-2),
and install in slot 1 of frame.

Figure 4. Setting Frame Bus Jumpers

To transmit Frame Bus 2,

set J13 to ENA (pins 1-2),
and install in slot 3 of frame.

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Front Module Installation

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

Note If using a fiber optic submodule, install it through the rear module according

to Fiber Optics Submodule Installation on page 18.

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

2. Locate the corresponding front slot.

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

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

4. Carefully slide the module into the rear connector.

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

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

present, from the rear module.

Installation

Figure 5. Front Module Installation

Card Carriers

Card Carriers

Front Module Side View

Locking Pin

8431_07

Module installed

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

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Installation

Fiber Optics Submodule Installation

CAUTION The Fiber Optic submodule is static sensitive. Use static handling precautions

when installing or removing the submodule.

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

Note The submodule type is identified by name on the label or can be identified by

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

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

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

Figure 6). The SFP submodule is hot-pluggable and may be

the direction of the two arrow indicators on the label.

handle to the right.

completely into the cage.

Video Inputs on page 19 and Video Output s on page 20.

Figure 6. Installing Fiber Optics Submodule

J7J9J8

FIBER

Label

Arrow Indicators:

Handle

1310-DRL

1310-DTL

1310-TRL

Removing an SFP Submodule

8431_03

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

J1 and J3:
Genlock Loop

J5: SDI Out

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 38).

Note It is recommended to clean the fiber optic cable connectors with a lint-free,

anti-static cloth before making a connection to the fiber optic submodule.

Figure 7. 8900GFR-R Rear Module

8900GFR-R

J1 J2

J2: Auto Tracking
Delay Output

J3 J4

J4: Auto Tracking
Delay Output

J5 J6

J6: SDI Out

Fiber Optic Cabling

1310NM-DRL

Fiber Rx 2

Fiber Rx 1

J7: SDI Out

J9: Coax In

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 2 on page 45 for important video input and external genlock

For fiber optic inputs, the 1310-DRL or 1310-TRL 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.

J7J9J8

FIBER

J8: SDI Out

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

8431_02r1

Fiber Tx 2

Fiber Tx 1

Fiber Tx 2

Fiber Rx 1

reference input video frame rate compatibility information.

1310NM-DTL

1310NM-TRL

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Installation

Video Outputs

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

If a 1310-TRL SFP optical submodule is installed, one fiber optic output is
also available. If a 1310-DTL SFP optical submodule is installed, two fiber
optic outputs 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.

Ta bl e 3 on page 59 for a

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 8985
module.

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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.

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 (
should illuminate (refer to Tab le 1 on page 22 to see the possible oper­ating indicator combinations).

Figure 8. Front Panel LED Indicators

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

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Power Up

Table 1. Board Front Edge LED Names and Meaning

LED Indication Condition

Off Normal operation.

FAULT

(red)

COMM

(yellow)

CONF

(yellow)

PWR

(green)

REM OVR

(green)

FRM1

(green)

FRM2

(green)

VID IN

(green)

REF IN

(green)

On continuously Module has detected an internal fault.

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.

Flashing Indicates rate of change of paddle controlled setting.

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 if present.

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Configuration

Configuration Overview

Configuration

The 8985 module can only be configured remotely using the 8900NET
network interface GUI or a networked Newton control panel. The 8900NET
module must be running software version 4.0.2 or later. (See

Requirements on page 11 for instructions for upgrading this software.)

Refer to the following sections for configuration instructions:

• Configuration Overview (page 23)

• Remote Control and Monitoring (page 26)

• Configuration Parameter Summary (page 75)

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

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.

Software

Ta bl e 6 on

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 the input type and line rate and selec­tion of the output timing source when the Frame Sync option is enabled.

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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Configuration

Split Screen Control

A Split Screen function can be enabled for comparing the unprocessed
input to the processed output. This function is very useful when using the
color correction or video processor controls. The Split Screen orientation
can be set vertically or horizontally and can be adjusted for the amount of
video to be displayed (10-90%).

Video Timing and Loss of Signal Controls

On a 8985FSP/FS module with Frame Sync, the following timing adjust­ments are available:

• Horizontal Timing – adjusts the horizontal delay of the channel output
in pixels

• Vertical Timing – adjusts vertical delay in line increments

Also available on the 8985FSP with Frame Sync are the following controls
for setting the output condition when there is a loss of input signal:

• Auto Blue – when Auto Blue is enabled on a channel, the output will
automatically freeze to a blue screen when the input signal is lost on the
input.

• Auto Freeze – when Auto Freeze is enabled on a channel, the output
will automatically freeze on the last valid field when the input signal is
lost on the input.

• A Manual freeze can be performed at any time with the following two
choices:

•Frame

• Field

Note A field freeze provides less resolution and no motion artifacts in the output.

Color Correction

Color correction controls are provided for making RGB gain, offset and
gamma correction adjustments. Each color channel can be adjusted sepa
rately or a total gain or total gamma can be applied to all channels.

Gamma controls brighten and darken the gray intensity of the signal.
Raising the gamma above 1.0, brightens the gray intensity. Lowering the
gamma below 1.0, darkens the gray intensity.

In frame mode, the resolution is higher since both fields are present, but the
presentation of the two fields can cause motion artifacts.

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Video Processing Adjustments

Component level (Y, Cr, Cb) adjustments are provided in the Video pro­cessor for video gain and offset, chroma gain, phase control (hue), and color
saturation. Each color component can be adjusted separately or the total
gain can be adjusted.

User Settings

Module default parameters and default signal names can be recalled at any
time for the entire module or subsets of parameters such as the color cor
rector or video processor.

On the web pages, a Defaults button at the bottom of each applicable web
page is available to return the parameters on that page to the factory
defaults.

Save and load module configuration to/from a file are also provided on the
web pages.

Configuration

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Video Outputs

When there is a 1310NM-DTL (2 outputs) or 1310NM-TRL (1 output) fiber
optic submodule installed, one or both fiber outputs must be enabled for
operation.

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Configuration

Remote Configuration and Monitoring

8985 module 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 GeckoFlex frame.
Each of these interfaces is described below.

Local/Remote Jumper

The on-board jumper Local/Remote jumper, J5, must be set for local and
remote operation (LOC/REM position, pins 2-3) or to lock out remote
control (LOCAL position, pins 1-2).

Figure 9. Module Configuration Switches and LEDs

Local/Remote
Jumper, J5

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 GeckoFlex frame network.

Note The 8900NET module in the GeckoFlex frame must be running software

version 4.0.1 or higher for proper remote and control panel operation.
Upgrade software and instructions for the 8900NET can be downloaded from
the Grass Valley web site.

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