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

8995UPC/DNC/UDX Up/Down/Cross Converter Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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

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

8995UDX Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

8995UPC Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

8995DNC Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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

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

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

8995 Module Placement For Genlock Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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

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

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

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

Optional Fiber Optics Submodule Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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

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

Genlock Loop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Video Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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

Reclocked Video Output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Auto Tracking Output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Set Fan Speed to Maximum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Power Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Operation Indicator LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Configuration Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Video Input Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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

Signal Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Color Correction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Video Processing Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Aspect Ratio Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Transcoding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Audio Processing and Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Genlock Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

User Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Fiber Optic Outputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Remote Configuration and Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Local/Remote Jumper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

8900NET Module Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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Contents

Newton Control Panel Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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

Status Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

I/O Config Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

System Config Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Functional View Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Video Input Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Frame Sync Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Color Correction Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Video Proc Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Transcoding Web Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

CC Transcoding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

VITC Transcoding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Aspect Ratio Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Video Out Web Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Audio Input Status Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Audio Delay Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Audio Gain Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Audio Channel Pairing Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Audio Proc Web Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Genlock Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

User Settings Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Slot Config Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Software Updating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Status Monitoring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

External Frame Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

LED Reporting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Web Browser Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

SNMP Reporting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Power-Up Diagnostic Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Electronic Circuit Breaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Module Repair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Functional Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Configuration Summary Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Active Format Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

AFD Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Notes on AFD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

How to Use the AFD Conversion Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

AFD Code Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

AFD Definitions For 4:3 Coded Frames. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

AFD Codes For 16:9 Coded Frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

AFD Tables – Up Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

AFD Tables – Down Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

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Preface

About This Manual

This manual describes the features of a specific 8900 module 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 8900 Series frame documentation (see 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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8995UPC/DNC/UDX Up/Down/Cross Converter Modules

Introduction

This manual covers installation, configuration, and operation for the 8995UPC Up Converter, 8995DNC Down Converter, and 8995UDX Up/Down/Cross Converter modules for the GeckoFlex frame.

The 8995 modules provide up/down/cross conversion between broadcast quality SD and HD video. An optional Genlock submodule can be installed for external reference timing for environments requiring video signals to be synchronized with other video sources and processed for video quality.

The following features are available with this module series.

• Two module set including a hot-swappable front and rear module. The rear module requires two rear slots.

• Up to five 8995 modules in the same 2 RU GeckoFlex frame.

• An optional Genlock submodule mounted on the 8995 circuit board accepts an external reference (NTSC/PAL color black or Tri-Level Sync) and manages local and frame bus reference timing to the module.

• Fiber-ready front module accepts a fiber optic submodule option for optical input/output interfaces for all models. Refer to Tab le 1 on

page 19 for the submodules available.

• Frame Sync (with Genlock submodule from two independent frame buses or for local reference) and Delay mode.

• Full featured video proc amp functions including RGB and component color controls, video gain, Y/C clip controls, chroma gain, phase (Hue) and black level control, color space conversion (ITU 601, ITU 709), and Cadence control for setting 3:2 pulldown for video from film.

• Aspect ratio control including mode selection, alignment, top crop and matte color along with Active Format Description (AFD) input and output status reporting and enabling and disabling controls.

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• Edge enhancement and pixel-level motion adaptive conversion for superb picture quality.

• Color correction controls for RGB gain and offset and gamma settings.

• Powerful handling of embedded audio for channel level and Dolby E stream routing.

• PCM audio processing including audio status reporting, delay, gain, channel pairing, and audio processing controls. Processed audio is then re-embedded into output video stream.

• One auto-tracking output to allow synchronization of audio modules to the Genlock reference.

• VITC time code SD to HD and HD to SD translation supported for same-frame rate (59.94 Hz) or Closed Caption SD to HD or HD to SD translation at same frame rate (59.94 Hz), or output line select for VITC and Closed Caption.

• Minimum delay (1 frame) for low latency live applications all critical format conversions.

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

• Software updating using the NetConfig Networking application and/or microSD card.

8995UDX Module

The 8995UDX provides the full spectrum of up, down, and cross conversion with all of the functionality listed above. Refer to Tab le 3 on page 28 for a video conversion summary diagram.

8995UPC Module

The 8995UPC is fully featured with 8995 series functionality described above. This module up converts SD video to high quality HD video. Refer to

Tab le 4 on page 28 for a video conversion summary diagram.

8995DNC Module

The 8995DNC is fully featured with 8995 series functionality described above. This module down converts HD video to high quality SD video. Refer to

Tab le 5 on page 29 for a video conversion summary diagram.

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System Requirements

The following system requirements are necessary for proper operation of the 8995 Series modules:

• 8995 module operation requires the presence of an 8900NET Network

Interface module in an 8900FFN GeckoFlex frame for configuration. There are no local front edge configuration controls for this module. When using the web browser interface, the latest version of Internet Explorer is the recommended application. Other web browsers may cause unexpected results.

The latest version of 8900NET (Net Card) software must be at 4.3.0 for proper operation. Check the software version of your 8900NET module by navigating to the Frame Status web page ( 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/v4.3.0/

• Fans in the front cover must be set at maximum speed. Refer to Set Fan

Speed to Maximum on page 23.

System Requirements

Figure 16 on page 37) and

• 8995 Series release 1.2.0 or later requires version 8 Firmware and

version 1 Hardware be installed on the 8900GEN-SM Genlock Submodule if present on any modules. Firmware can be updated with the software update for version 1.2.0 as described in the Release Notes that accompany the version 1.2.0 software release.

To check the version of the 8900GEN-SM submodule, link to the Genlock web page and note the reported in the web page header as shown in

For software updating information, refer to Software Updating on page 98.

Firmware Version and Hardware Revision

Figure 54 on page 89.

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Installation

The 8995 models consists of a front and rear module set that can only be installed in a GeckoFlex frame. An optional fiber optic submodule is also available for providing fiber inputs or outputs depending on the type of submodule installed. Installation of the 8995 module set is a process of:

1. Determining the placement of the 8995 module based on genlock

timing configuration if required,

2. Placing the 8900UDX-R rear module in a rear frame slot (this rear

module requires two adjacent rear slot spaces),

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

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

5. Installing the optional SFP Fiber Optic submodule in the rear module,

6. Cabling the signal ports, and

7. Setting front cover fan speed on 8900NET module to maximum.

Module Placement in the GeckoFlex Frame

There are ten front and rear cell locations in the 2 RU GeckoFlex frame (

Figure 1) to accommodate either audio, analog and digital video modules.

The 8995 module set uses the 8900UDX-R rear module that requires two adjacent slots, allowing five 8995 modules per frame.

Figure 1. GeckoFlex Frame

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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.

Installation

• 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 9 on page 99.

• 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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8995 Module Placement For Genlock Timing

Before installing the 8995 module, you will first need to determine if and how you want to use a genlock reference or the available frame reference buses. The genlock timing from an 8900GEN-SM submodule can be uti lized in several ways. Refer to the 8900GEN-SM GeckoFlex Genlock Instruc- tion Manual available online for a complete overview of using the genlock reference.

This as well as all other modular product manuals are available online at the following URL on the Grass Valley web site:

http://www.grassvalley.com/docs/modular

In addition to the capability of providing a local external reference to this specific 8995 module with an 8900GEN-SM submodule installed, slots 1 and 3 of the Gecko an independent frame bus reference transmitted from the 8900GEN-SM submodule mounted on an 8995 module (or other GeckoFlex module with this capability) configured for this purpose. The external reference con nected to the corresponding Genlock Loop BNCs can be distributed to other modules in the frame that accept a genlock reference.

Flex frame have been specifically designed to distribute

If another 8995 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 8995 module. In this case, the 8995 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 8995 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 8995 module only.

• Frame Reference 1 or 2 – when an 8995 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 8995, the Output Timing can be set to Input so the output timing will follow the input to the module.

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Rear Module Installation

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

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

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

completely remove it, leaving the screws in place.

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

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

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

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

module and push down to seat the retainer clip.

mm (5/64”) hex screwdriver. Do not remove the screws.

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

Installation

5. 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)

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

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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.

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Genlock Submodule Installation

The Genlock submodule will ship in a separate package, not 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 8995 circuit

board (

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

Figure 3).

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Frame Bus Jumpering

If you will be using this 8995 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 J11 to the frame and configured on the Genlock web page (see Genlock Web

Page on page 88) 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 J10 to the frame and configured on the Genlock web page (see Genlock Web

Page on page 88) for

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

of jumper, J11. The module in slot 3 will only read the status of jumper, J10.

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 XMT jumper, J11 Pins 1-2 (ENA) or pins 2-3 (DIS).

Pin 1

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

Pin 1

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Installation

8431_07r1

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

Module installed

Locking Pin

Card Carriers

Front Module Side View

Front Module Installation

After installing the rear module (and Genlock submodule on the front module if required), install the front module as follows:

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

to Optional Fiber Optics Submodule Installation on page 19.

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(

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.

Figure 5).

Figure 5. Front Module Installation

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Optional Fiber Optics 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 The Fiber Optic submodule is static sensitive. Use static handling precautions

when installing or removing the submodule. Fiber connections must be cleaned before installing or cabling as described in Fiber Optic Cleaning

Requirement 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 SW1.2.4 and later SW 1.2.1 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

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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Installation

FIBER

J7J9J8

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Label

Handle

Arrow Indicators:

Fiber Optic Receiver

Fiber Optic Transmitter

Fiber Optic Transceiver

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

Fiber Optic Video Inputs on page 22 or Fiber Optic Video Outputs on page 22 depending on the type of submodule used.

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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8900UDX-R

Fiber Optic Cabling

FIBER

J1 J2

J3 J4

J5 J6

J7J9J8

Fiber Rx 1

Fiber Tx 2

Fiber Rx 2

J8: Video Out

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

J6: Video Out

J2: Auto Tracking Delay Output

J4: Reclocked Video Output

Fiber Optic Receiver

Fiber Optic Transmitter

Fiber Optic Transceiver

Fiber Tx 1

Fiber Rx 1

Fiber Tx 2

J1 and J3: Genlock Ref In Loop

J5: Video Out

J7: Video Out

J9: Video Input

Installation

Cabling is done on the rear of the 8900UDX-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 46).

Figure 7. 8995UDX Rear Module

Genlock Loop

BNCs J1 and J3 are looping inputs to the optional Genlock submodule on the 8995 module with an external genlock reference (NTSC/PAL color black or Tri-level sync).

Connect an external reference to J1 or J3 and loop the other input to another device or terminate the unused input.

Video Input

The input to the module can be connected to an electrical coax BNC and up to two fiber optic connectors depending on the fiber optic submodule installed. Only one video input can be active at a time and must be selected on the Video Input web page (

page 54).

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Installation

Electrical Video Input

To use an electrical input, connect an HD or SD digital video signal to the Coax input at BNC J9.

Fiber Optic Video Inputs

For fiber optic inputs, a dual receiver or transceiver SFP optical submodule must be installed. Refer to the SFP Fiber Optic Submodule summary table

Ta bl e 1 on page 19) for the correct submodule to use. Connect the inputs

( as illustrated in Figure 7 on page 21. Fiber connections must be cleaned when cabling or after any de-mating cycle. Refer to Fiber Optic Cleaning

Requirement on page 19.

Video Outputs

There can be up to six video outputs from the module available at one time, four electrical coax and up to two fiber optic outputs depending on the fiber optic submodule used.

Electrical Outputs

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

Fiber Optic Video Outputs

If an optical transceiver submodule is installed, one fiber optic output (TX2) is available. If an optical dual transmitter submodule is installed, two fiber optic outputs are available TX1 and TX2. Refer to the SFP Fiber Optic Sub module summary table (Ta bl e 1 on page 19) for the correct submodule to use. Fiber optic outputs must be enabled on the Fiber Out web page (

page 78). Refer to Fiber Optic Cleaning Requirement on page 19 for cleaning

fiber optic connections before use.

Reclocked Video Output

One reclocked video output of non-processed input video is provided for looping to other equipment. If a fiber input is being used, the reclocked video from this input will also pass to this output.

Auto Tracking Output

BNC J2 output is an auto tracking delay signal that can be fed to audio modules to synchronize the audio delay to match the delay of the 8995 module.

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Set Fan Speed to Maximum

Set the front cover fans to maximum speed to maximize the cooling in the frame.

To increase fan cover speed:

1. Remove the front cover of the frame.

2. Remove the 8900NET module (next to the power supplies).

3. Locate Configuration DIP switch S1 (Figure 8).

4. Set position 7 to the right as shown in Figure 8.

5. Return the 8900NET module to the frame and replace the front cover.

Figure 8. Set 8900NET S1 for Maximum Front Cover Fan Speed

Set Fan Speed to Maximum

Configuration DIP switch S1

S2S1

1 2 3 4 5 6

1 2

3 4 5 6 7 8

Fan Speed at maxium

12345678

Remote

Override

LED

8900NET

12345678

075080000_02r0

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Power Up

Operation Indicator LEDs

The front LED indicators and configuration switches are illustrated in

Figure 9. 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 ( illuminate (refer to Tab le 2 on page 25 to see the possible operating indicator combinations).

Figure 9) on the top side of the module front edge should

Figure 9. Front Panel LED Indicators

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Table 2. Board Edge LED Names and Meaning

LED Indication Condition

FAULT

(red)

COMM

(yellow)

CONF

(yellow)

PWR

(green)

FRM1

(green)

FRM2

(green)

VID IN

(green)

REF IN

(green)

Off Normal operation.

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.

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

On continuously Normal operation, module is powered.

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.

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

On Indicates a valid reference signal is present and locked.

Power Up

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Configuration

Configuration Summary

The 8995 modules can only be configured remotely using the 8900NET network interface GUI or a networked Newton Control Panel.

Refer to the following sections for configuration instructions:

• Configuration Overview (page 26)

• Remote Control and Monitoring (page 34)

• Configuration Parameter Summary (page 111)

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

This section provides a brief summary of all parameters that can be configured on the 8995 module. Use this section in conjunction with the specific configuration method instructions for each configuration type.

page 111 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.

Ta bl e 13 on

Video Input Selection

The video input source (Coax, RX 1, or RX 2) must be selected on the Video Input web page. Fiber optic inputs available depend on the type of fiber optic submodule installed. All inputs can have connections cabled, but only one input can be used at a time.

Video Timing and Loss of Signal Controls

On a 8995 module with an external Frame Sync genlock timing source selected, 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 8995 module 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.

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• 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.

Signal Conversion

The 8995UDX module performs three main video conversion functions:

• Up Conversion – allows an SD signal input to be converted to an HD

output signal in the same time domain (480i/59.94 to 1080i/59.94 or 576i/50 to 1080i/50 for example).

Configuration

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

• Down Conversion – allows an HD signal input to be converted to an SD

output signal in the same time domain (1080i/59.94 to 480i/59.94 or 1080i/50 to 576i/50 for example).

• Cross Conversion – allows an HD signal input to be cross converted

between progressive signal types and interlaced signal types in the same time domain (720p/59.94 to 1080i/59.94 or 1080i/50 to 720p/50 for example).

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Configuration

Input

Signal

480i

(SD/59.94)

720p

(59.94)

1080i

(59.94)

1080p

(23.98

1080sf

(23.98

576i

(SD/50)

720p

(50)

1080i

(50)

The various up, down, and cross conversion possibilities for all input signal to output signal selections are shown in

Note Note that all conversions must occur in the same time domain or they will be

invalid. Invalid conditions are grayed out.

Table 3. 8995UDX Up, Down, and Cross Conversion

Output Signal

480i

(SD/59.94)

Down

Convert

Down

Convert

Down

Convert

Down

Convert

720p

(59.94)

Convert

Cross

Convert

Cross

Convert

Cross

Convert

1080i

(59.94)

Convert

Cross

Convert

Cross

Convert

Cross

Convert

1080p (23.98

Convert

Cross

Convert

Cross

Convert

Cross

Convert

Ta bl e 3 for the 8995UDX.

1080sf (23.98

Convert

Cross

Convert

Cross

Convert

Cross

Convert

576i

(SD/50)

Down

Convert

Down

Convert

720p

(50)

Convert

Cross

Convert

1080i

(50)

Convert

Cross

Convert

Input

Signal

480i

(SD/59.94)

720p

(59.94)

1080i

(59.94)

1080p

(23.98)

1080sf

(23.98)

576i

(SD/50)

720p

(50)

1080i

(50)

Ta bl e 4 shows the possible input and output conditions for the 8995UPC

Up Converter module or up conversion on the 8995UDX.

Table 4. 8995UPC/8995UDX Up Conversion

Output Signal

480i

(SD/59.94)

720p

(59.94)

Convert

1080i

(59.94)

Convert

1080p

(23.98)

Convert

1080sf

(23.98)

Convert

576i

(SD/50)

720p

(50)

Convert

1080i

(50)

Convert

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Input

Signal

480i

(SD/59.94)

720p

(59.94)

1080i

(59.94)

1080p

(23.98)

1080sf

(23.98)

576i

(SD/50)

720p

(50)

1080i

(50)

Configuration

Ta bl e 5 shows the possible input and output conditions for the 8995DNC

Down Converter module or down conversion on the 8995UDX.

Table 5. 8995DNC/8995UDX Down Conversion

Output Signal

480i

(SD/59.94)

Down

Convert

Down

Convert

Down

Convert

Down

Convert

720p

(59.94)

1080i

(59.94)

1080p

(23.98)

1080sf

(23.98)

576i

(SD/50)

Down

Convert

Down

Convert

720p

(50)

1080i

(50)

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.

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.

Y/C clipping controls are available in the Video Proc for adjusting the top (white) and bottom (black) luminance levels and the white clipping on chrominance channel of the output signal (C White Clip)

Image enhancement controls include a noise reduction control, edge expansion, extended color space, vertical edge filtering, and a matte edge border.

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Configuration

Cadence controls are present for selecting between two modes to handle automatic cadence detection in video created from film. The first (and default) choice is that has a 1/23.98 Hz capture interval must use a process called 3:2 pull down to produce video fields at 1/59.94 Hz intervals.

If artifacts occur in Auto Film/Video (3:2 or 2:2 pull down mode, automatic cadence detection may be disabled by selecting the second choice,

Video (2:2 pull down)

motion-adaptive de-interlacing assuming only a 2:2 cadence in the video, reducing the chance of distortion related to cadence detection.

Aspect Ratio Controls

Aspect ratio controls are provided on this module for changing various characteristics of the output image after an up or down conversion using the mode, alignment, position, and crop controls (when applicable).

The module also detects and reports whether Active Format Description (AFD) information is present on the input/output signal. The AFD Input and Output Status sections report the presence of AFD, the AFD Input and Output Line, the Input and Output Aspect Ratio (4:3 or 16:9), and the AFD Input and Output AFD code.

Auto Film/Video (3:2 or 2:2 pull down). Video created from film

Fixed

mode. In this mode, the de-interlacer to performs

The AFD Input and Output codes are defined as 4-bit binary numbers. Each 4-bit code describes a video picture in terms of aspect ratio and other characteristics of the active image based on the SMPTE 2016-1:2009 and 2016-3:2009 standards.

When present, AFD processing can be disabled in the AFD Control section if desired. When disabled, AFD reporting information will remain on the web page but will be bypassed when the aspect ratio controls are used. The aspect ratio controls will act on the video output in the same manner as when no AFD is detected or AFD is disabled as described in

(No AFD or AFD Disabled) on page 31.

The following sections describe using the aspect ratio controls on signals with and without AFD:

Aspect Ratio

Aspect Ratio (AFD Present)

When AFD is present on the input and AFD is enabled, the aspect ratio controls will change the output as defined by specific software programming designed to meet the requirements of the SMPTE 2016-1:2009 and 2016-3:2009 AFD code standards.

AFD input and output codes are defined in the Appendix section: Active

Format Description on page 117. This Appendix provides detailed defini-

tions of the binary codes and how the AFD codes respond to the aspect ratio settings made on the web page when AFD is present.

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Configuration

Complete picture appears in Full Height format with horizontal cropping. Also known as Center Cut mode. Position picture with horizontal alignment and cropping controls.

Full Height (Center Cut)

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Shift horizontally

Aspect Ratio (No AFD or AFD Disabled)

When the input signal has no AFD coded information on it (reported on the Aspect Ratio web page as abled in the AFD Control section, the aspect ratio mode selections are available as described in the section below.

Note The default Aspect Ratio web page will also include an Auto mode if the input

signal has no AFD. Auto mode is used only when AFD is present. Disabling AFD when present will remove the Auto mode button on the web page.

• Full Width – this mode will stretch a down converted image to fit the

screen with top and bottom margins. An image set to this mode will appear centered horizontally in a 16:9 display with black bars on the top and bottom of the screen (letterbox) as illustrated in Figure 10. The image can be aligned with the aspect ratio controls and the matte color of the background can be changed.

Figure 10. Full Width Aspect Ratio

Not Present) or if the AFD processing has been dis-

Full Width

Complete picture appears in Full Width format with top and bottom margins. Position picture vertically with alignment controls and crop vertical lines. Set matte color of top and bottom margins.

Shift

vertically

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• Full Height – this mode, also known as Center Cut, presents the entire

picture with horizontal cropping. An image set to this mode will appear centered vertically in a 16:9 display with some cropping on either side as shown in Figure 11. The image can be adjusted with the horizontal aspect ratio controls.

Figure 11. Full Height Aspect Ratio

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Configuration

Shift

vertically

Shift horizontally

Minimized left and right cropping of picture with top and bottom margins. Position picture vertically and horizontally with alignment controls and crop vertical lines. Set matte color of top and bottom margins.

14x9 SP: Down Conversion

= lost picture

Shift horizontally

Top and bottom cropping; Position left, center, or right

= lost picture

14x9 SP: Up Conversion

• Anamorphic – this mode is designed to be used with material originally captured with an anamorphic lens. It ensures that the top and bottom edges of the input aspect ratio match the top and bottom edges of the output aspect ratio. When used with standard 4:3 material, it will have the effect of stretching the material horizontally as illustrated in

Figure 12. This results in a distortion of the geometry of the image, par-

ticularly causing circles to appear as ovals when present in the image if the input image was not recorded with an anamorphic lens.

Figure 12. 16:9 Anamorphic Mode

Anamorphic Aspect Ratio

Displays all pixels, no loss of picture,

Displays all pixels, no loss of picture, but stretches image height. Circles will

but stretches image height. Circles will appear as ovals. No positioning

appear as ovals. No positioning controls are used.

controls are used.

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• 14 x 9 SP – this mode minimizes the left and right cropping of the image and stretches it leaving the result for both down and up conversion as shown in Figure 13. The image can be aligned with the aspect ratio controls and the matte color of the background can be changed.

Figure 13. 14 x 9 SP Aspect Ratio

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Transcoding

The module is capable of transcoding same-rate (59.94 Hz) closed caption and VITC data. Refer to the detailed explanation in

page 66.

Note VITC and CC transcoding is not supported in 1080p/sf 23.98.

Audio Processing and Configuration

Audio status for up to eight audio streams in four embedded audio groups present in the input video is monitored and reported. Controls are pro vided for adjusting gain on individual audio channels in each of the streams (2 streams per group, each stream having a Channel A and Channel B) and re-pairing audio channels into the four output groups as desired (or forcing to Silence) and reinserting the processed audio into the video output. Refer to the

Functional View Web Page on page 53.

Genlock Controls

Configuration

Transcoding Web Page on

On modules with an 8900GEN-SM Genlock submodule installed (8995UDX+GEN, 8995DNC+GEN, or 8995UPC+GEN) the Genlock web page and control panel controls will be available. Use these controls to enable the external genlock reference and set control and timing parame ters for the module. Refer to Genlock Submodule Installation on page 16 for installation instructions.

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 this web page.

Fiber Optic Outputs

When there is a Dual Transmitter (TX1 and TX2) or a Transceiver (TX2) fiber optic submodule installed, one or both fiber outputs can be enabled for operation. Refer to your software version. Be sure to follow the instructions for preparing the fiber cables given in

Ta bl e 1 on page 19 for the correct submodules to use for

Fiber Optic Cleaning Requirement on page 19.

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Configuration

Local/Remote Jumper, J1

Remote Configuration and Monitoring

8995 module configuration and monitoring can only 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, J1, (Figure 14) must be set for local and remote (LOC/REM position, pins 2-3) for remote control or set to (LOC position, pins 1-2) to lock out remote control.

Figure 14. Module Configuration Switches and LEDs

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 should be running software

version 4.3.0 or higher for optimum remote and control panel operation and is required for software updating. Upgrade software and instructions for the 8900NET can be downloaded from the Grass Valley web site. See System

Requirements on page 11 for 8900NET software updating.

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Newton Control Panel Configuration

A Newton Control Panel (hard or soft version) can be interfaced to the GeckoFlex frame over the local network. Refer to the documentation that accompanies the Newton Modular Control System for installation, config uration, 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.

• Ability to group modular products—regardless of their physical loca-

tions—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 parame-

ters, providing the fastest response time.

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Note 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 8995 modules are listed in Table 13 on page 111.

An example of the Newton Configurator is shown in Figure 15.

Figure 15. Newton Configurator Example

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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:

• Provides complete access to all module status and configuration functions, 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 processing 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 16 on page 37. The 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.

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 an 8900NET module with software version 4.3.0, using Internet Explorer, the recommended web browser, and Windows XP operating system.

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

Status Monitoring on page 106.

Apply button or

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Figure 16. GeckoFlex 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.

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

Refresh button for manual update of page

displays the information page

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Pulldown Menus

Button

Radio button

Check box

Refresh button

Coarse Adjust

Fine Adjust

Enter

Low Limit

Status Indicator

Entry Field

High Limit

Web Page Operations and Functional Elements

The following conventions and functional elements (shown at left) are used in GeckoFlex web page operations. (The examples shown throughout this manual represent 8900NET software version 4.3.0 or later):

• Pulldown menus allow you to choose selections from a list.

• Clicking on a button performs an immediate action such as recall of defaults, clearing of states, learning configurations, and selecting all or none of a selection.

• Radio buttons are used to make a choice of one parameter in a group.

• Check boxes are used when a selection can be enabled or included in a group. Multiple check box selections or enables can be made for some parameters.

Refresh button (circular arrow) is provided at the top of each web page

•A for manual refresh to view and update recently changed parameters.

• Each numerical adjustment control has a right top double arrows) which increases or decreases the step value by a factor of 10. The

Fine adjust button (left and right inside single arrows)

increases or decreases the step value by 1.

To change a value, use the arrow button controls or enter a value into the number field and select the

Enter button (*) or use the Enter key on

your keyboard. The Status Indicator bar will follow the value selected.

Coarse adjust button (left and

Status LED

Use the Low and High Limit buttons to go directly to the lowest and highest limits for the parameter.

8341_13r1

• An entry field allows naming of various module functions such as input or output signals, asset tag, and slot identification.

•The

Status LED icon reports communication status for the frame slot and

is a link to the module Status web page where Warnings and Faults are displayed.

LED colors indicate:

• Green = Pass – no problems detected

• Yellow = Configuration error warning

• Red = Fault condition detected

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Web Page Headers

Each configuration web page has a Status and Identification Header as shown in

Figure 19 for the 8995UDX.

Figure 17. 8985UPC Status /ID Header

Figure 18. 8985DNC Status /ID Header

Figure 17 for the 8995UPC, Figure 18 for the 8995DNC, and

Figure 19. 8995UDX Status/ID Header

When any of the 8995 modules have an 8900GEN submodule installed, the header shows the addition of the Genlock with + GEN (

Figure 20. 8995UDX + GEN Status Web Page

Figure 20).

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The header information on each web page includes the following:

• Model and Description are read-only generated by the module.

Frame Location is defined on the 8900 Series GeckoFlex Frame Configura-

• tion web page.

Slot number reports the module’s location in the frame.

•

Input Video Standard reports the input video type and rate selected on the

• System Config web page.

•

Input Video reports the status of the video input to the module.

Output Timing Source reports the output timing source (Local, Ref 1, Ref 2

• or Input) chosen on the System Config web page.

Output Video Standard reports the current output video format selected.

•

Fiber Module Type reports the type of SFP fiber module installed or Not

•

Installed.

Web pages with configuration parameters each have a Defaults button at the bottom of the page to allow resetting of page.

default parameters for only that

Web Page Links

The web interface GUI provides the following links and web pages for the 8995 modules (Figure 21 on page 42):

• Status – reports input video and refer Fiber Optic and Genlock option submodules, and module hardware and software version information (page 43),

• I/O Config – shows a graphic representation of inputs and outputs to the module and allows naming of each input and enabling and disabling of signal reporting (page 46),

• System Config – set the I/O standard for the input and output of the module, the output timing source, colorbars test output, and Reference Restore parameters (page 48),

• Functional View – provides a graphical block diagram of the video and embedded audio configuration pages for the module with links to each web page (page 53),

• Video Input – allows selection of the video input source (Coax or fiber) and provides the status of all sources, including fiber optic submodule option inputs (page 54),

• Frame Sync – provides horizontal and vertical timing and loss of signal controls for the 8995 module, multi-frame delay selection, minimum delay mode, manual freeze mode, and timing status tables (page 55),

ence signal status, presence of

• Color Correction – provides RGB gain, offset and gamma correction adjustments (page 62),

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• Video Proc – provides overall video processing for the HD or SD signal

along with Y/C White and Y/Black clip controls, and image enhancement controls for noise reduction, and enabling of edge expansion, extended color space, vertical edge filter, matte edge border, and Cadence controls (page 63),

• Transcoding – enable the Closed Captioning and VITC transcoding

functions and set parameters for line positioning in the vertical interval (page 66),

• Aspect Ratio – set the desired aspect ratio, cropping, and matte color for

the output video, reports AFD (Active Format Description) input and output status and disabling/enabling AFD (page 73),

• Video Out – enable or disable the fiber optic outputs when a dual trans-

mitter or transceiver fiber optic submodule is installed and enable audio re-embedding (page 78),

• Audio Input Status – reports the input status of embedded audio on the

video input signal (page 79),

• Audio Delay – allows setting delay on Channel A and B of each audio

stream (page 80),

• Audio Gain – allows setting gain on Channel A and B of each audio

stream (page 82),

• Audio Channel Pairing – allows recombining of audio channels within

the four audio output groups (page 84),

• Audio Proc – allows selection of the type of audio processing for Stream

1 and 2, Channel A and B, of the four final audio groups 1-4 (page 86),

• Genlock – appears only on module links when the optional

8900GEN-SM submodule is installed on the module. This web page provides status reporting for the external genlock reference and controls for enabling the Genlock, matching the reference input to a selection standard, and setting reference signal delay (page 88),

• User Settings – allows recalling of factory defaults for all module

parameters or factory signal names, and provides a save/load configuration file function (page 92), and

• Slot Config – provides Locate Module and Slot Memory functions

along with links to the SNMP, LED Reporting, and Frame Alarm configuration web pages (page 95).

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Figure 21. 8995UDX/UPC/DNC Web Page Links

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Status Web Page

Use this link

The Status web page (Figure 22 on page 44 shows an example of the 8995UDX + GEN) reports the input signal status of the reference inputs and outputs in both graphical and textual formats. It also provides status reporting for the optional Genlock and Fiber Optic submodules. Color coding of the display and the Status LED indicates the signal status. Refer to Status Monitoring on page 106 for a complete explanation of the color coding.

Module Physical Structure

Status is reported for each of the following video or reference signals:

• Video In – indicates the status of the video input to the module from the

coax BNC, type of fiber optic connector installed).

• Video Out – not monitored in this application.

• Genlock Ref In – indicates the status of the external genlock reference

signal at BNCs J1 and J3 (Genlock Loop).

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each of the video and

or one of two possible fiber optic inputs (depending on the

• Local Ref – indicates the status of the internally generated genlock ref-

erence signal from the 8900GEN submodule to the front module.

• Frame Bus – indicates the status of the communication bus to the

8900NET module.

• Ref 1 and Ref 2 In (From Frame) – the Ref 1 arrow will be present when

Frame Bus 1 has been enabled on the module in slot 1. The Ref 2 arrow will be present when Frame Bus 2 has been enabled on the module in slot 3 of the frame.

When the module detects an error, a warning messages, such reference not present, will appear between the lines below the status graphic as illustrated in Figure 22 on page 44. Refer to the I/O Config Web

Page on page 46 for information on disabling the status reporting.

Note Many of these warnings are informational only and concern frame rate com-

patiblilty. Pay close attention to the frame rate compatibility explanations and tables in this manual.

The installation status of the Genlock Module or Fiber Optic submodule will also be reported here as well as being shown in the graphic.

Information about the module, such as part ware revision and software and firmwar (assigned on the Slot config web page) are given in a read-only section at the bottom of the display.

number, serial number, hard-

e versions, and asset tag number

as signal or

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Figure 22. 8985UDX Status Web Page

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Warnings and configuration errors are also reported on the Status web page between the double lines as shown in

Figure 23. Warnings and Configuration Error Reporting

Figure 23.

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Use this link

I/O Config Web Page

Use the I/O Config web page (Figure 24 on page 47) for the following:

Rear Connectors

All of the input and output connectors on the corresponding 8995UDX-R rear module are illustrated on the I/O Config web page. The inputs can be configured with the following controls:

Signal Naming – use the factory default signal names or type the desired

• input name (up to 11 characters) into the corresponding boxes for each input. The status of each input is indicated by the color of the display.

Reporting Enabling – status reporting of each input type can be enabled or

• disabled by selecting or deselecting the corresponding checkbox in the

Reporting Enabled column for each input type. You may disable reporting

for inputs not being used if desired to avoid error messages. Status color of the signal will not change. The with an SNMP monitoring application such as NetCentral.

Reporting Enabled column used

Refer to Status Monitoring on coding and using an SNMP monitoring application.

Note Outputs are not monitored in this application.

page 106 for an explanation of the color

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Figure 24. I/O Config Web Page with Factory Default Signal Names

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Use this link

System Config Web Page

Use the System Config web page (Figure 26 on page 49) to set the system configuration parameters for the module. For a complete list of module paramet

8995UDX/UPC/DNC Configuration Functions on page 111.

Test Output

Enable the colorbars test signal on the module output with the Enabled button.

Video I/O Configuration

The following controls are available in this section:

•

ers, refer to the summary table in the Summary of

Ref Input – displays the reference input standard connected to the

Genlock Loop through BNCs on the rear module. Refer to Table 6 on

page 51 for a listing of output standards and compatible frame refer-

ences.

Input Standard – choose the desired input standard from the pulldown

• choices or use the reported in the web page header as the Input Video Standard. When

Auto is selected, the input signal type detected on BNC J9 will be

reported.

Output Standard – choose the desired input standard from the pulldown

• choices. This will determine what action the module will perform, up conversion, down conversion, or cross conversion.

Refer to Signal Conversion o types and valid and invalid conditions.

When a new configuration has been selected with the Input and Output Standar

Figure 25, a message will appear indicating

tings button to commit changes

Figure 25. Changes Pending Message

d pulldowns, such as a up conversion operation shown in

Auto selection. The signal input type selected will be

n page 27 for an explanation of the conversion

Changes Pending: Click Apply Set-

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Figure 26. System Config Web Page

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Select the Apply Settings button to perform the action. Some conversions (typically up and down conversion) require a reconfiguring of parameters on the module and a appear while the operation is performed.

Note Once the web page reappears, it may be necessary to use the Refresh button

to update the page to show the correct values now configured.

Figure 27. Please Stand By Message

When the module detects an invalid condition relating to input/output conversion (such as down converting between different line rates 59.94 and 50 for example), a warning message will appear similar to the one shown in

Figure 28. The warning message will indicate why this operation is not

supported.

Please standby ... reconfiguring message (Figure 27) will

Figure 28. Invalid Signal Conversion Warning Message

Configuration errors on the System Config web page will also be reported on the Status web page as shown in

Figure 23 on page 45.

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Ta bl e 6 give the various output video standards and the frame references

that are compatible with each type.

Table 6. Output Video and Frame Reference Compatibility

Video Output Standard

480i

576i

1080i 59.94

720p 59.94

1080i 50

720p 50

1080p 23.98

1080sf 23.98

No multi-frame indexing is present on these reference signals to handle the 5:4 ratio between the

59.94 and 23.98 Hz frame rates.

Only an NTSC reference with SMPTE 318-M-1999 10-field marker will ensure frame synchroni-

zation of the 1080p/23/98 video.

Reference

Detected

NTSC None

1080i 59.94 TLS None

720p 59.94 Yes

PAL None

1080i 50 TLS None

720p 50 TLS Yes

1080i 59.94 TLS None

NTSC None

720p 59.94 TLS Yes

720p 59.94 TLS None

NTSC None

1080i 59.94 TLS None

1080i 50 TLS None

PAL None

720p 50 TLS Yes

720p 50 TLS None

PAL None

1080i 50 TLS None

720P 59.94 TLS Yes

1080i 59.94 TLS Yes

NTSC Yes or No2

1080p 23.98 TLS Yes

720P 59.94 TLS Yes

1080i 59.94 TLS Yes

NTSC Yes or No

1080sf 23.98 TLS Yes

Mismatch

Warning

Note The 3:2 pulldown cadence of 29.97Hz output video may be synchronized to

a SMPTE 318M-B reference (NTSC with 10-field marker) as long as every 4th frame of the 23.98Hz input video is synchronous to the start of the 10-field sequence in this reference.

The 2:3 inverse pulldown cadence of 23.98Hz output video may be synchronized by the 8995UDX module to a SMPTE 318M-B reference.

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Output Timing

Select the Primary and Secondary output timing source for the module as either

Local (external reference from the 8900GEN-SM submodule mounted

on this module), in slot 1 and jumpered for outputting a Ref 1 frame bus), (8900GEN-SM submodule is mounted on module in slot 3 and jumpered for outputting a Ref 2 frame bus), or input video. The signal and genlock status of each reference source will be reported in the Status and Genlock columns.

When a Secondary reference source is selected and different than the Primary, the module can be configured to switch automatically to the Secondary selected if the Primary is lost or becomes unlocked or invalid. If you do not want this action of switching to a secondary, set the Primary and Sec ondary sources to the same source.

Note An 8995 module can switch between the REF1 and REF2 sources from dif-

ferent genlock submodules that are locked to the same reference signal, and maintain stable output video genlock.

Ref Bus 1 (8900GEN-SM submodule is mounted on module

Ref Bus 2

Input, the reference is taken from the

Reference Restore

If the Primary source has failed and a Secondary source is selected and valid, the following controls allow you to set the module to switch back to the Primary automatically or manually and determine the amount of time before the Primary is restored.

• Switch to Primary – set this control to Manual if you wish to manually return to the Primary reference when it becomes valid or locked again or

Auto to allow the module to switch back to the Primary reference.

Reference Switchback Delay – when the control above is set for Auto, set the

• amount of time to allow between switching from the Secondary reference back to the restored Primary. The switchback time has a minimum recovery time of 30 seconds to assure that the Primary is locked and valid before the module switches back to this source.

Primary – Secondary Phase Difference

This graphic is provided to show the total phase difference between the Primary and Secondary references. When the bar is green and remains in the area before the horizontal indicator, the two references are in a range where switching between the two will show no measurable disturbance in the output video (approximately 72

ns).

When the phase difference is larger than the recommended amount, the bar will indicate a second red bar. This indicates that the phase difference is now such that switching between the two references will show a distur bance in the output video. This can be caused by a loss of one of the references or a mis-adjustment in the reference output delay of either reference. The total phase error shown in this graphic represents approximately 1 us.

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Functional View Web Page

Use this link

The Functional View web (Figure 29) page illustrates a block diagram of the 8995 front media modules showing module functions paths in the current configuration. It can be used as a link map for configuring module functions. Each block has a link to the that function.

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and active signal

configuration page for

• Color coding indicates active funct

nents are inactive due to hardware and/or software constraints.

• Use the Functional View to configure the 8995 configuration web pages

in the order of the signal flow. Underlined module functions in each box are links to the web page for that function.

Figure 29. Functional View Web Page

ions and signal flow. Grayed compo-

• Each configuration web page shown in the Functional View will have

links to the

Next >> web page similar to Figure 30.

Figure 30. Configuration Web Page Links

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<< Previous web page, the Functional View web page, and the

Configuration

Use this link

Video Input Web Page

Use the Video Input web page (Figure 31) to select and monitor the video input source to the module with the following:

Video Input Selection

This section provides the following for the video input signal:

Select Input Video – select the input source from the rear module as either

•

Coax, Fiber RX 1, or Fiber RX 2.

Note Fiber optic inputs require the presence of a fiber optic submodule. See Fiber

Optic Video Inputs on page 22.

• Signal Name – the signal name defined on the I/O Config web page by the user or the default names will appear in each field.

•

Signal State – this field reports the status of the input video signal as Present, Not Present, or Not Supported (no fiber submodule installed).

Figure 31. Video In Web Page

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Frame Sync Web Page

Use this link

The Frame Sync web page provides timing adjustments for horizontal and vertical timing, multi-frame delay selection, mode, loss of signal choices, manual freeze mode choices, and a timing status table for the 8995 module.

Note The controls available on the Frame Sync page depend on the Output Timing

Source selected on the System Config web page.

Timing Adjustment

When no Frame Sync option is present or selected as the reference source, the module is in line sync mode. The module reference source can be set to

Input on the System Config web page. Controls available in this mode will

appear as shown in Figure 32 on page 56.

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enabling of minimum delay

When the Frame Sync option is present and the

Local, Ref 1, or Ref 2 output

timing sources are selected, horizontal and vertical timing adjustments can be made on the output video as required relative to the external reference with the controls described below. Refer to Tab le 7 on page 60 for the list of frame sync pixel and line timing adjustment ranges for input to output

deo combinations.

H Timing (Pixels) – the horizontal timing can be adjusted in pixels relative

•

to the external reference.

V Timing (Lines) – the vertical timing can be adjusted in lines relative to

•

the external reference.

Multi-Frame Delay – this control allows you to add up to 6 frames of delay.

•

When the H and V Timing controls are set to maximum, the total delay of the module will be 8 frames (when

Minimum Delay Mode is not

selected).

Minimum Delay Mode

A Minimum Delay Mode can be enabled to bypass portions of the frame sync memory to allow an absolute minimum amount of delay through the module. It is a special mode allowing the user to select a throughput delay of about one frame when the input is synchronous and its position with respect to the reference is well known. To enable this mode, check the

Enabled checkbox. Refer to Figure 34 on page 58 for an example of this set-

ting.

Note Delay can be added when in Minimum Delay Mode without causing video dis-

tortion up to one line short of a whole frame period of user delay. For normal delay operations, Minimum Delay mode should be disabled.

Refer to Tab le 9 on page 99 for the delay values for each format.

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Figure 32. Frame Sync Web Page – Input Reference Source

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Figure 33. Frame Sync Web Page – External Reference Source

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Figure 34 illustrates the Frame Sync timing status when Minimum Delay

Mode is enabled.

Figure 34. Frame Sync with External Reference – Minimum Delay Enabled

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Loss of Signal Operation

Set the operation to be performed by the module upon loss of input signal when an external reference is present (

When there is no external reference (output timing set to Input), the module will default to pass the signal to the output.

Auto Blue, Auto Freeze, or Pass).

Manual Freeze Mode

Select one of the radio buttons (Frame or Field) to perform a manual freeze on the output

Delay Wrap Position

This indicator will display with a blue bar, the fraction of the final frame of actual video delay through the frame sync.

Note It will not indicate if multiple frames have been selected with the Multi-Frame

Delay control.

For example, with 1080i video and Minimum Delay Mode not selected, if 600 lines plus 5 frames of delay is entered by the user, that actual delay through the module will be anywhere from about 6 to 7 frames depending on the following conditions:

a. If the module is in Delay (Input-Timed) Mode, the delay through

the module will be about 6.5 frames, and the Delay Wrap Position will be at about 50% of full scale.

b. If the module is in Frame Sync (Genlock) Mode, the delay through

the module will be about 6.5 frames if the input video has zero delay with respect to the genlock reference frame position, and the Delay Wrap Position will be at about 50% of full scale. As this input video delay with respect to the genlock reference frame position is changed from -0.5 to +0.5 frame periods, the delay through the module will change from about 6 to 7 frame periods, with the Delay Wrap Position changing from about 0 to 100% of full scale.

In summary, the Electrical Length of the module can be estimated as the following:

• 1 frame minus 5 lines (Minimum Delay Mode not selected), or

• 150 pixels (Minimum Delay Mode selected) + Multi-Frame Delay +

Delay Wrap Position (% of full scale) X (1 frame period).

When converting from an interlaced to a progressive signal, the timing status will be noted as shown in

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Figure 35 on page 61.

Configuration

Input Video Output Video Pixels Lines Notes

480i/59.94

1080i/59.94

720p/59.94

576i/50

1080i/50

720p/50

1080p/23.98

Table 7. Frame Sync Timing Adjustment Ranges

480i/59.94 0 to 857 0 to 524

1080i/59.94 0 to 2199 0 to 1124

720p/59.94 0 to 1649 0 to 1499 Two frames of 720p span one frame of 480i

1080p/23.98 0 to 2749 0 to 1124 Spans 1.25 frames of input video

480i/59.94 0 to 857 0 to 524

1080i/59.94 0 to 2199 0 to 1124

720p/59.94 0 to 1649 0 to 1499 Two frames of 720p span one frame of 1080i

1080p/23.98 0 to 2749 0 to 1124 Spans 1.25 frames of input video

480i/59.94 0 to 857 0 to 524 Must span two frames of input video as genlock reference does

1080i/59.94 0 to 2199 0 to 1124 Must span two frames of input video as genlock reference does

720p/59.94 0 to 1649 0 to 749

1080p/23.98 0 to 2749 0 to 1124 Spans 2.50 frames of input video

576i/50 0 to 863 0 to 624

1080i/50 0 to 2639 0 to 1124

720p/50 0 to 1979 0 to 1499 Two frames of 720p span one frame of 480i

576i/50 0 to 863 0 to 624

1080i/50 0 to 2639 0 to 1124

720p/50 0 to 1979 0 to 1499 Two frames of 720p span one frame of 480i

576i/50 0 to 863 0 to 624 Must span two frames of input video as genlock reference does

1080i/50 0 to 2639 0 to 1124 Must span two frames of input video as genlock reference does

720p/50 0 to 1979 0 to 749

480i/59.94 0 to 857 0 to 656 Must span input video frame period

1080i/59.94 0 to 2199 0 to 1406 Must span input video frame period

720p/59.94 0 to 1649 0 to 1874 Must span input video frame period

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Figure 35 illustrates the Frame Sync timing status when upconverting

between an interlaced and a progressive signal.

Figure 35. Frame Sync with External Reference – Minimum Delay Enabled

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Use this link

Color Correction Web Page

Use the Color Correction web page (Figure 36) to make RGB gain, offset and gamma correction adjustments.

Color Correction

The Color Correction section provides the following RGB controls:

Gain Adjustments – set the gain from 0 to 200% for the R, G, and/or

• B channel with the corresponding control or adjust all of the gains together by adjusting the

Offset Adjustments – set the offset from ± 100% for the R, G, or B channel

• with the corresponding control or adjust all of the offsets together by adjusting the

Gamma Correction – set gamma correction with the R Gamma Correction,

•

G Gamma Correction, and/or B Gamma Correction or adjust all channels

together using the above 1.0, brightens the gray intensity. Lowering the gamma below 1.0, darkens the gray intensity.

RGB Offset control.

RGB Gain control.

Total Gamma Correction control. Raising the gamma

Figure 36. Color Correction Web Page

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Video Proc Web Page

Use this link

The Video Proc web page (Figure 37 on page 65) provides overall video processing and Y/C clipping controls for the HD or SD to image enhancement controls.

Note The video scaler on this module does not handle Super Black signals.

Video Processing Controls

The following controls are provided for video processing:

Y/Cb/Cr Gain – set the gain for the Y, Cb, or Cr channel from 0 to 200% with

•

the corresponding control or adjust all gains together by using the

Gain

control.

Y/Cb/Cr Offset – set the offset ± 100% for the Y, Cb, and Cr channels with

•

the corresponding control.

Color Saturation – adjust the percentage of color saturation relative to

•

100%.

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signal in addition

Total

Hue – adjust the hue ± 180 degrees.

•

Y/C Clip Controls

Use the following clipping controls to adjust levels on the output signal:

Clip Enable checkbox – check to enable the clip controls.

•

•Use the

Y White Clip (%) control to set the clipping level for the top end

(white) of the luminance signal (positive excursions) from 109% down to 50%.

•Use the

Y Black Clip (%) control to set the clipping level for the bottom end

(black) of the luminance signal (negative spikes) from -7% to +50%.

• Use the

C White Clip (%) control to set the clipping level for the top end of

the chroma components (Cb and Cr) of the video signal (clips large excursions and reduces overall saturation level to fit within clip) from 109% down to 50%.

Image Enhancement Controls

The following controls are provided for image enhancement:

Noise Reduction – select the Enable control to enable the Noise Reduction

•

function. This allows reduction of low level noise in the output signal which may occur during the conversion process.

•

Level – when Noise Reduction is enabled, control the level of noise

reduction with the Level control from a very low level (0) to a high level (63).

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Configuration

• Edge Expansion – select the Enable control to turn on the Edge Expansion function. This can be used to enhance the visual appearance of the edges of the image.

Note Edge expansion is not functional with 1080p/sf 23.98.

• Extended Color Space – enabling this control doubles the dynamic range for chroma samples while halving chroma resolution. This change removes the least significant bit of each chroma sample and adds one more most significant bit.

Vertical Edge Filter – enabling this control applies horizontal low-pass fil-

• tering to the luma and chroma samples at the video image vertical edges to lessen the black-to-video matte-to-video distortion that occurs in the scaler function.

Matte Edge Border – enabling this control applies a 3 pixel wide mask to

• vertical image edges matching the brightness and hue of the vertical bars. These masks are applied to lessen the transition distortion between matte and video that occurs in the scaler function.

Cadence Controls

The 8995 module has automatic cadence detection on the input signal. A

Cadence control is provided to set one of two modes for signals: Auto Film/Video (3:2 or 2:2 pull down)

In Auto Film/Video (3:2 or 2:2 pull down) mode, the scaler in the 8995 module detects the pattern of video field updating in the input video and performs motion-adaptive de-interlacing based upon that pattern. Normal video has a video field updating pattern of 2:2, meaning one frame of video consists always of two fields captured at 1/59.94 Hz intervals.

Video created from film that has a 1/23.98 Hz capture interval must use a process called 3:2 pull down to produce video fields at 1/59.94 Hz inter vals. The first frame of film may be repeated twice, and the second frame may be repeated three times to give a repeating sequence of 5 video fields for every 2 frames of film.

Typically, the sequence is defined as 2:3:2:3 over a span of 5 video frames, or four film frames. Sometimes a portion of a video program with 2:2 cadence is mixed with other video data having a 3:2 cadence. The 8995 module scaler may detect one cadence type and de-interlace assuming that cadence type for the whole image, or it may oscillate between the two cadence types. This may produce disturbing artifacts in the video.

, the default, or Fixed-Video (2:2 pull down)

If artifacts occur in Auto Film/Video (3:2 or 2:2 pull down mode, the user may disable automatic cadence detection by selecting the

down)

mode, forces the de-interlacer to perform motion-adaptive de-interlacing assuming only a 2:2 cadence in the video, reducing the chance of distortion related to cadence detection. The result may slightly reduce de-interlacing quality for 3:2 cadence video.

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Fixed Video (2:2 pull

Figure 37. Video Proc Web Pager

Configuration

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Transcoding Web Page

Use the Transcoding web page to transcode closed caption and VITC data between formats. Both are supported for s The Transcoding web page is shown in Figure 39 on page 68.

Note Closed caption and VITC transcoding of input rates of 1080p/sf 23.98 is not

supported.

The web page has two main sections, CC Transcoding and VITC Transcoding. Each section is described below.

CC Transcoding

The 8995 module can simultaneously detect analog (Line21), EIA608 packet, and EIA708 digital packet type closed captioning encoded on the input video. It can also detect the presence of EIA608 CC inside of an EIA708 digital packet.

ame-rate conversion at 59.94 Hz.

In the Transcoding web page, the contr into three sections:

• Input Status,

Encode to Output, and

•

•Output Signal.

ols for CC Transcoding are divided

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Configuration

CC Transcoding Input Status

When the module is set to auto-detect the presence of closed caption data (

Encode to Output control set for Auto) as shown in Figure 38 below, if no closed

captioning data is present on the video input, the module will report

Unavailable and show the Line 21, EIA608, and EIA708 fields in the CC Input Source

reporting fields as Not Present.

The specifications for each type of closed captioning are listed below the

CC Input Source section. You may refer to the CEA and SMPTE documenta-

tion for further information on these standards.

Figure 38. CC Transcoding – No Encoded CC Detected

CC Encoding Encode to Output

In the example in Figure 39 on page 68, the module Encode to Output control is set for Auto and the module has detected only EIA708 CC on the input and has reported this in the below the presence of Line21 CC (analog) and EIA608 CC are reported as

Not Present.

If Line21 CC, EIA608 and/or EIA708 closed captioning are all detected on the input video, only one will be used as the source of the output closed captioning and only that closed captioning form will appear on the video output. In this case, the user may select with the which packet type ( captioning from.

Input Status field. In the CC Input Source reporting fields

Encode to Output control,

Digital 708 CC, Digital 608 CC, or Analog CC) to take the closed

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Figure 39. Transcoding Web Page

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Configuration

Otherwise, the default priority is as follows:

For SD Input video (all line rates at 59.94):

• For SD input video, Line21 CC takes precedence.

• If Line 21 CC is not present, EIA708 carrying Line21 CC takes precedence over EIA608 CC

• If neither Line21 CC or EIA708 CC with Line21 CC is present, EIA608 CC is used.

For HD input video (all line rates at 59.94):

• The same priority applies as above without the possibility of receiving Line21 CC.

The Analog Input Line pulldown menu in this section allows selection of what video line the Analog CC appears on when encoded to the output (

Figure 40). This pulldown allows you to Auto Detect (Lines 9-21) the location

of the Analog CC or place the Analog CC (normally on Line 21) on any line between lines 11 and 21. Lines 6-10 and Line 22 are reserved for digital only.

Figure 40. Encode to Output Pulldown

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Configuration

CC Transcoding Output Signal

The Output Signal control allows you select what packet type the closed captioning will be transmitted on in the output video (Digital 708 CC,

Digital 608 CC, Analog CC, and Analog & Digital 608 CC). You may disable closed

captioning transmission completely on the output by selecting the button.

The other choices in the Output Signal control offer a number of different output packet conversions. Conversion is allowed between most packet types with some general rules. Results may vary depending on your end use application. The the type of signal conversion (up, down, or cross) you have performed on the module.

The Analog Output Line pulldown menu in this section allows selection of what line the Analog CC will be on in the output signal ( pulldown allows you to select the default (Default) Line 21 or on Lines 6-22.

Note Lines 9 is reserved for the EIA708 Default and Line 12 is reserved the EIA608

Default.

Output Signal closed caption type chosen will depend on

Figure 41). This

None

Figure 41. Analog Output Line Choices

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VITC Transcoding

The VITC (Vertical Interval Time Code) transcoding controls allow you to convert between Analog VITC and Digital VITC with same-rate signals of

59.94. The input/output choices will depend on what type of video conver sion the module is performing (up, down, or cross).

Note VITC transcoding of input rates of 1080p/sf 23.98 are not supported.

The VITC Transcoding has three sections, Input Status, Encode to Output, and

Output Signal, similar to the CC transcoding. Each section is described below.

Input Status

The Input Status section will report in the Encoded Input field any detected Analog or Digital VITC encoded on the input when the control is set for An example of VITC present on the input is shown in the Transcoding web page example in with Digital VITC on line 9.

Configuration

Encode to Output

Auto. Figure 42 below shows an input status of Unavailable.

Figure 39 on page 68. In this case, the input is encoded

The specifications for the VITC handled by this module is given at the bottom of the VITC Transcoding section. If no VITC information is encoded on the input signal, the module will report

Figure 42.

Figure 42. VITC Section of Transcoding Web Page

Unavailable as shown in

Encode to Output

This VITC information can be encoded to the output by selecting Auto, Digital

VITC

, or Analog VITC. An Input Line pulldown menu provides the choice of the

input line for VITC detection on a specific line or the default position of

AUTO DETECT Lines 7-19. The Input Line pulldown choices are shown in

Figure 43 on page 72.

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Configuration

Figure 43. Encode to Output Input Line Selections

Output Signal

The VITC on the video output signal can be completely disabled by selecting the

Analog VITC (SD output only) can be selected. The selection of Digital or Analog

VITC for embedding on the output will depend on what type of conversion is being performed by the module. Some general rules are listed below:

None button in the Output Signal section or Digital VITC, or

• The transcoder will only detect analog VITC from SD sources and can transmit analog VITC into any SD output source.

• When transcoding from 23.98 Hz to 59.94 Hz video VITC data words at the slow input rate will be repeated in an over-sampling fashion. When converting in the other direction, some VITC words may be lost, as expected when sampling them with a slower output frame rate.

An Output Line pulldown provides the choice of the line VITC will be on in the output video signal. Select a specific line or default position of

DETECT Lines 7-19

Figure 44. VITC Output Line Choices

. The Input Line pulldown choices are shown in Figure 44.

AUTO

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Aspect Ratio Web Page

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Use the Aspect Ratio web page to set the desired aspect ratio mode for the output video signal. Controls are also pr and matte color. AFD (Active Format Description) processing control and reporting status are also provided for the SDI input and SDI output.

Note It is important to understand the difference in aspect ratio control behavior

between an input signal without AFD or with AFD disabled and a signal with AFD information present. Refer to Aspect Ratio Controls on page 30 for an overview.

The web page example in Figure 45 on page 75 shows an input signal without AFD information. only applicable for signals reporting AFD. Refer to Figure 46 on page 76 for an example of an input signal with AFD present and disabled (note mode will be removed).

When AFD coded information is present on the input, the aspect ratio controls will operate based on a dif produce an output coded frame that meets the SMPTE AFD standards. Refer to the Appendix, Active Format Description on page 117, for a detailed overview of AFD and how to use the aspect ratio controls for signals with AFD pr

esent.

Configuration

ovided for alignment, cropping,

Auto mode is included on this web page but is

Auto

ferent set of programmed software tables to

Aspect Ratio Controls

This section provides the following controls to change the aspect ratio of the video output signal:

Mode – set the desired aspect ratio for the output video. Refer to the

•

Aspect Ratio Controls on page 30 for an overview.

Alignment – align the output video image depending on the mode

•

selected using one of the radio buttons.

•

Top Crop – crop the top of the image if desired when applicable

depending on the mode selected.

Matte Color – select the color of the matte blanking margins when present

•

in the video image. Matte colors are at 75% of color bar colors. Gray Mattes are Gray 1– darkest to Gray 6 – lightest.

• Click the

the

Apply Aspect Ratio Selections button to apply the settings or use

Cancel button to return to the previous selections.

AFD Control

The AFD processing on the input signal can be disabled using the Disable radio button in the AFD Control section. When disabled, the AFD Input/Output reporting on the web page will be bypassed. The Aspect Ratio mode selection, mode as shown in Figure 46 on page 76.

Auto, will also be removed and revert to Full Width

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Configuration

AFD (Active Format Description) Reporting

When AFD is present, status reporting for the presence of AFD information is provided for the SDI input and SDI output as shown in

page 77.

For the AFD Input Status, the following read-only information is provided:

• AFD Input Status – reports if AFD data is Present or Not Present.

AFD Input Line – reports the line number where input AFD data has been

• detected.

Input Aspect Ratio – reports the aspect ratio of the input signal coded

• frame (

AFD Input Code – reports the 4-bit AFD code of the input signal. The defi-

• nition of each 4-bit AFD code is defined in the SMPTE 2016-1:2009, 2016-3:2009 standard.

For the AFD Output Status, the following read-only information is provided:

4:3 or 16:9).

Figure 47 on

• AFD Output Status – reports if AFD data is Present or Not Present in the output signal.

AFD Output Line – the AFD input line offset from the current input stan-

• dard switching line is computed and added to the current output standard switching line to get the AFD Output Line number. If this line number exceeds the VBI, the the AFD Output line is set to the default value with is the switching line plus four lines according to the AFD SMPTE standard.

Output Aspect Ratio – reports the aspect ratio of the input signal coded

• frame (

AFD Output Code – reports the 4-bit AFD code of the output signal. The

• resulting AFD Output Code is determined by the module software according to specific software programming to meet the SMPTE AFD requirements.

Refer to the Appendix, Active Format Description on page 117, for detailed information on SMPTE AFD code definitions and requirements and how to use the aspect ratio controls with signals containing AFD information.

4:3 or 16:9).

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Auto Mode is present but not active

Configuration

Figure 45. Aspect Ratio Web Page without AFD

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Configuration

Auto Mode is removed

Figure 46. Aspect Ratio Web Page with AFD Disabled

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Figure 47. Aspect Ratio Web Page with AFD Present and Enabled

Configuration

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Configuration

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Video Out Web Page

Use the Video Out web page (Figure 48) to enable or disable the SFP Fiber Optic submodule outputs when present re-embedding.

Note Fiber optic outputs will be present when either a Dual Transmitter option is

installed (TX1 and TX2) or a transceiver (TX2) is installed. Refer to Table 1 on

page 19 for the correct submodule to use with your software version.

Output Enables

This section allows enabling of the following for the video output signal:

Fiber TX1 – check the Enabled checkbox to enable the output of the Dual

• Transmitter submodule installed.

Fiber TX2 – check the Enabled checkbox to enable the output from the Dual

• Transmitter or a Transceiver submodule.

•

Audio Re-Embedding – checking this checkbox enables re-embedding of

the audio on the output signal. For no embedded audio on the output, leave this unchecked.

and enable or disable audio

Figure 48. Fiber Out Web Page

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Audio Input Status Web Page

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The Audio Input Status web page (Figure 49) reports the following for embedded audio in the video input si

Input Stream Name – identifies the Group and Stream number of the

•

embedded audio in the input video

•

Signal Present – reports whether the stream within the audio group con-

tains an audio signal.

Capability – reports whether the detected audio has 20 or 24 bit capability.

•

Audio Mode – identifies the detected audio as Audio or Non-audio.

•

Figure 49. Audio Input Status Web Page

Configuration

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Audio Delay Web Page

The Audio Delay web page (Figure 50 on page 81) allows selection of the eight audio streams in the four audio gr with respect to video delay for Channel A and Channel B.

Audio Disruption Processing

This control can be enabled to disable V-fade and X-fade operations so audio clicks and pops are not passed to the output.

View Select

Select the audio streams to view and adjust for delay by selecting one of the following buttons:

• Streams (1-2)

Streams (3-4)

•

• Streams (5-6)

oups for audio delay adjustment

• Streams (7-8)

Stream (1-2) is illustrated in Figure 50 on page 81. Under each stream, the Channel A and Channel B group and stream numbers will be reported.

Delay

Use the Delay controls for Channel A and Channel B to adjust the individual channel delay from ±33.786ms (29.97Hz), ±40ms (25Hz), and ±4

1.708ms (24Hz) with respect to video delay.

To lock the channel delay setting together checkbox.

, select the Channel Delay Lock

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Figure 50. Audio Delay Web Page

Configuration

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Configuration

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Audio Gain Web Page

The Audio Gain web page (Figure 51 on page 83) allows selection of the eight audio streams in the four audio gr Channel A and Channel B.

View Select

Select the audio streams to view and adjust for gain by selecting one of the following buttons:

• Streams (1-2)

Streams (3-4)

•

• Streams (5-6)

• Streams (7-8)

Stream (1-2) is illustrated in Figure 51 on page 83. Under each stream, the Channel A and Channel B group and stream numbers will be reported.

oups for gain adjustment in

Gain

Use the Gain controls for Channel A and Channel B to adjust the individual channel gain from -40 to + 6 dB.

To lock the channel gains together, select the

Channel Gain Lock checkbox.

Channel Status

The following status items are reported for Channel A and Channel B for each stream in a table under the Gain controls:

•Under > -42 dBfs is present. present.

•Under

-0.5dBfs.

Presence, A report of Tru e indicates that an audio signal of

False indicates the signal exceeds this level or is not

Clip, a report of Tru e indicates that the signal is clipping above

False indicates the signal is > -0.5 dBfs.

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Figure 51. Audio Gain Web Page

Configuration

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Configuration

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Audio Channel Pairing Web Page

The Audio Channel Pairing web page (Figure 52 on page 85) allows Channel A and Channel B in each audio stream in each audio channel of each audio group (1-4) to be passed through with no re-pairing or recombined into new pairs, streams, and groups.

(1-8)

The rows represent the audio input channels audio output pairs. The columns are grouped together into four different pairs.

Status of each audio stream is given a

Use the audio pairs to define.

The resulting choices will be the embedded video output signal.

Groups (1-2) and Groups (3-4) View Select radio buttons to select which

and the columns represent the

Present or Not Present.

audio configuration in the

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Figure 52. Audio Channel Pairing Web Page

Configuration

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Configuration

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Audio Proc Web Page

The Audio Proc web page (Figure 53 on page 87) allows selection of the audio processing output for Channel A and Channel B in each Stream of

dio in the four audio groups, Groups 1-4. Each audio group had two

au streams, each with two channels A and B.

One of the following audio processing choices and Stream 2, Channel A and Channel B for all four audio groups:

•In1

In1

•-

•In2

•-In2

•In1 + In2

• -(In1+ In2)

•In1-In2

• -(In1-In2)

•1 KHz

• 400 Hz

• Silence

Note To re-embed the processed audio into the video output stream, make sure the

Audio Re-Embedding Enable checkbox on Video Out Web Page on page 78

is selected.

can be made for Stream 1

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Figure 53. Audio Proc Web Page

Configuration

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Configuration

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Genlock Web Page

The Genlock web page (Figure 54 on page 89) is present on 8995 links when an 8900GEN-SM submodule is installed on the module.

Refer to the 8900GEN-SM Installation Manual a details for configuring the 8900GEN-SM submodule. Also refer to Genlock

Submodule Installation o

This web page provides reporting status for items:

• Genlock – reports status of Genlock function as

• Status – reports whether the reference input is

• Firmware Version – reports the firmware version of the 8900GEN-SM submodule installed on this 8995 module.

• Hardware Revision – reports the hardware version of the 8900GEN-SM submodule installed on this 8995 module.

• Ref Input Standard – reports the reference input standard as detected by the 8900GEN-SM submodule that is connected to the Genlock Loop on the 8900GFR-R rear module.

• Ref Input Frame Rate – reports the frame rate of the reference input as detected by the submodule.

• Output Bus Frame Rate – reports the frame rate being output on the frame bus.

n page 16 for installation information.

vailable online for complete

the following genlock status

Enabled or Freerun.

Locked or Not Locked.

• Output Bus – reports the reference bus (Ref Bus 1 or Ref Bus 2) being output from the submodule.

Genlock Control

The following controls are available for configuring the Genlock submodule:

Enable or Freerun – select one of the radio buttons to enable the Genlock

• submodule or allow the reference to freerun.

Input Standard Selection – use this control to set the input standard needed

• for the reference input. Refer to

Loop Bandwidth – set this control for either fast locking (Fast Lock) to the

• reference or for the lowest jitter performance ( the stability of the reference signal being used.

For example, if Low Jitter is selected and the Status is still one minute has passed, the input reference has excessive wander that cannot be tracked in Low Jitter mode. Switch to Status is

Locked after about 10 seconds.

Low Jitter) depending on

Invalid after

Fast Lock and verify

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Configuration

Genlock Timing

Use the following controls to adjust the output timing of the genlock reference signal from this submodule:

• Line Offset – adjust the reference timing stream by standard definition

line steps up to one full frame.

Coarse Offset – provides coarse adjustment of the reference timing stream

•

by 37 ns steps up to one line.

Fine Offset – provides fine adjustment of the reference timing stream by

•

steps up to 37 ns.

Figure 54. Genlock Web Page

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Configuration

The external reference fed to the Genlock submodule must be configured to one of the frame rates in the reference Input Standard Selection pulldown on the Genlock web page.

Tab le 8 lists the available frame rates in the pull-

down and the compatible reference inputs that will report a locked condition on the Genlock web page.

Note If the Input Selection Standard selected on the Genlock web page does not

match the reference input exactly, a warning will be generated.

Table 8. Reference Frame Rate Compatibility

Input Standard Selection

(Genlock web page)

NTSC

PAL

1080i 59.94 TLS

720p 59.94 TLS

1080i 50 TLS

720p 50 TLS

1080p 24 TLS

1080 sf 24 TLS

1080p 23.98 TLS

Reference

Detected

NTSC None

1080i 59.94 TLS Yes

720p 59.94 Yes

PAL None

1080i 50 TLS Yes

720p 50 TLS Yes

1080i 59.94 TLS None

NTSC Yes

720p 59.94 TLS Yes

720p 59.94 TLS None

NTSC Yes

1080i 59.94 TLS Yes

1080i 50 TLS None

PAL Yes

720p 50 TLS Yes

720p 50 TLS None

PAL Yes

1080i 50 TLS Yes

1080p 24 TLS

1080sf 24 TLS

PAL

1080i 50 TLS

720p 50 TLS

1080p 24 TLS

1080sf 24 TLS

PAL

1080i 50 TLS

720p 50 TLS

1080p 23.98 TLS None

NTSC Yes

1080i 59.94 TLS Yes

720p 59.94 Yes

Mismatch

Warning

Not used in this release

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Table 8. Reference Frame Rate Compatibility

Input Standard Selection

(Genlock web page)

AES 48K

AES 96K

Word Clock 48K

Word Clock 96K

This input standard will lock but will generate a Warning on both the Genlock and Status web

pages but will not affect the locked condition.

Reference

Detected

AES 48K None

AES 96K Yes

Word Clock 48K Yes

Work Clock 96K Yes

AES 96K None

AES 48K Yes

Word Clock 48K Yes

Work Clock 96K Yes

Word Clock 48K None

AES 48K Yes

AES 96K Yes

Work Clock 96 Yes

Word Clock 96K None

AES 48K Yes

AES 96K Yes

Work Clock 48K Yes

Mismatch

Warning

Configuration

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User Settings Web Page

The User Settings web page (Figure 55) provides the following File Operations for saving and recalling user settings and fact

ory defaults:

• Save to... and Load from... functions ar

module configuration to a file or loading a previously saved file, and

• Factory recall for default settings and default signal names.

Figure 55. User Settings Web Page

e provided for saving the current

File Operations

Configuration files from the 8995 module may be saved to a file and stored offline for later recall.

Note Always do this before a software update to preserve your configuration. After

any software update, your must recall factory default settings and names.

To save a file, do the following:

1. Save the current configuration on the module to a file by selecting the

Save to... button which will bring up the File Download screen (not

shown).

2. In the File Download screen select Save.

3. This will bring up the Save As screen shown in Figure 56 on page 93.

4. Enter a name in the File name field. This file is saved as a .bin type.

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Figure 56. Save Module Configuration.

Configuration

To load and recall a file, do the following:

1. Selecting the Load From... button on the User Settings web page

Figure 55 on page 92) which will bring up the Load Settings web page

( shown in Figure 57.

2. Enter a path and file name or select Browse... to locate the directory

where the files have been saved.

Figure 57. Load Settings Configuration.

3. This will bring up the Choose File screen shown in Figure 58 on

page 94.

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Figure 58. Choose File Screen

4. Select a file to load and then press Open to bring the file into the filename

field.

5. Press the Load button in the Load From... web page (Figure 57 on

page 93) to load the file to the module.

Use the two recall buttons at the bottom of the web page to do the following:

• Set Factory Defaults – select the Set Factory Defaults button to recall factory

settings to the module. Defaults for all module parameters are listed in

Table 13 on page 111.

Set Factory Names – select the Set Factory Names button to recall factory

•

signal names to the module. Defaults for all signal names are displayed on the I/O Config web page shown in Figure 24 on page 47.

Note As mentioned in a previous note, recalling default factory settings and names

must be done after any software update. This writes over your current configuration so follow the instructions for saving your configuration before updating software.

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Slot Config Web Page

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Use the Slot Config web page (Figure 59) to perform the following functions on the module:

•Locate Module

Slot Identification

•

•Slot Memory

• Frame Health Reporting

• LED Reports

• SNMP Trap Reporting

Each of these functions is described in detail below.

Figure 59. Slot Config Web Page

Configuration

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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 identify the module by typing 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 factory default module name.

An asset identification may be entered in the Asset Tag field. This will appear on the module Status web page and in the NetConfig inventory report.

Default to enter the

Slot Memory

The slot configuration for each media module is automatically polled and

refreshed periodically (about every 50 minutes) by the 8900NET module when the page (with 4.3.0 software) and/or the media module Slot Config web page is selected.

Always Slot Refresh checkbox on the 8900NET Configuration web

Restore upon Install checkbox on any

When the Restore upon Install checkbox on any media module Slot Config web page has been selected, the current configuration from that module is saved in slot memory on the 8900NET module. This allows the current module to be removed and when another module of the same part number, and software version is installed, the configuration saved to the 8900NET module will be downloaded to the installed module. The checkbox must be selected before the current module with the saved con figuration is removed.

Note Make sure all modules of the same model type are running the same software

version and have the same part number silk-screened on the printed circuit board. Downloading a configuration to a module with a different software version or part number can produce unexpected results.

If a different type of module is installed in this slot, a warning message will state that the original module type has been replaced with another module type. In this case, a configuration from the previous module.

You may also select the Learn Module Config button at any time to 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.

Clear button will appear allowing you to clear the stored

Restore upon Install

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Configuration

When no Restore upon Install checkboxes on any of the media module Slot Config web pages are selected and the 8900NET Configuration web page is unchecked, the slot refresh polling function on the 8900NET module will be disabled. See the checkbox description in the 8900NET (Net Card) Network Interface Module Instruction Manual for more details.

Note Uncheck the Restore Upon Install button before downloading new software.

Always Slot Refresh checkbox on the

Always Slot Refresh

Frame Health Reporting

This web page allows configuration of the alarms and warnings that are reported to the external Frame Health Alarm connector on the rear of the GeckoFlex frame. Refer to 8900NET Instruction Manual for more details.

LED Reports Link

Select the LED Reports link to open the 8900NET LED Reporting web page. Normally, every module in the frame will report to the 8900NET module any Fault, Signal Loss, Reference Loss, or Config Error conditions. These conditions will be reflected by the status LEDs on the 8900NET module. Using this web page, any of these conditions can be disabled from being reported to the 8900NET module for each individual module and other components (power supplies, fans) in the frame

SNMP Trap Reports Link

Select the SNMP Trap Reports link to open the 8900NET SNMP Reporting web page. This link will only be present when SNMP Agent software has been installed on the 8900NET module. This web page allows configura tion of which alarms and warnings that are reported to the SNMP management software.

Refer to the 8900NET Instruction Manual for complete details on using the 8900NET web pages.

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Software Updating

Software updating of the 8995 modules is done using the NetConfig Networking Application PC option available free of charge from Grass Valley or the microSD method using a memory card and adapter (if required) pro vided by the customer. Refer to the latest module release notes for complete software updating details.

All modular Modular product documentation, including the latest release notes, can be found in PDF format on the Grass Valley web site at this link:

www.grassvalley.com/docs/modular

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Specifications

Table 9. 8995 Module Specifications

Parameter Value

Serial Digital Input

Number and type of input 1 non-isolated terminating BNC

Input impedance 75 ohm

Input return loss > 15 dB from 5 MHz to 1.5 GHz

Input DC tolerance ± 0.25 V maximum

Serial mode hum voltage 1 V p-p to 60 Hz maximum

Auto equalization • 325 meters of Belden 1694A or 270 Mb/s

• 125 meters of Belden 1694A for 1.5 Gb/s

Reclocking Yes

Input signal type • 480i-(SD 59.94)

• 720p-(59.94

• 1080i-(59.94)

• 576I-(SD 50)

• 720p-(50)

• 1080i-(50)

• 1080p-(23.98)

Input auto sensing Yes

AFD (Active Format Description) reporting SMPTE 2016-1:2009, 2016-3:2009

Reference Signal Input (8900GEN-SM Genlock Submodule Installed)

Signal Type

Analog color black 525i/59.9(NTSC); 625i/50(PAL-B); SMPTE318M

Tri-level sync 720p59.94; 1080i59.94, 720p50, 1080i50, 1080p23.98

4 V composite sync Not supported

Active video Not supported due to effects on timing

Reference signal level 300 mV p-p +/- 6 dB

Reference signal to noise ratio (S/N) > 46 dB S/N

Serial Digital Outputs

Connector type Coax BNC, optional fiber optic SFP

Number of outputs 4

Output impedance 75 ohm

Return loss > 15 dB 5 MHz-270 MHz

Output signal level SDI 800 mV p-p, +/- 10%

Rise/fall time (20-80%) 140 ps for HD

Output jitter (FS mode, in low jitter mode)

(NTSC with 10 field AES ID)

> 15 dB typical 270 MHz -1.5 GHz

500 ps for SD

< 0.2 UI > 100KHz for HD < 1.0 UI 10 Hz-100KHz for HD < 0.2 UI 10 Hz and up for SD

Specifications

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Specifications

Table 9. 8995 Module Specifications

Parameter Value

Electrical Length

Minimum Delay Mode Output Video Delays with respect to Input or Reference Timing Source

Note the following about Minimum Delay Mode:

In Minimum Delay Mode with zero user-input delay, the electrical length of the module is one frame period of the input video format. Use of Minimum Delay Mode with a genlock reference assumes that the user has control over the input video delay with respect to that reference, and that delay is less than approximately +/-100 pixel periods

Input-timed delays are output video frame start with respect to input video frame start.

Genlock delays are output video frame start with respect to reference signal frame start when the input video is exactly aligned to that reference signal.

Delay range is shown in whole frames, from N to M, but in all cases the true range limits are N minus 5 lines and M minus 5 lines.

Two delay values are shown for 720p to interlaced conversions when Input-timed because interlaced output field position is arbitrary in this case.

Video Conversion Timing Mode Output Video Delay Delay Range

480i/59.94 – 480i/59.94

480i/59.94 – 1080i/59.94

480i/59.94 – 720p/59.94

480i/59.94 – 1080p/sf/23.98

1080i/59.94 – 480i/59.94

1080i/59.94 – 1080i/59.94

1080i/59.94 – 720p/59.94

1080i/59.94 – 1080p/sf/23.98

720p/59.94 – 480i/59.94

720p/59.94 – 1080i/59.94

720p/59.94 – 720p/59.94

720p/59.94 – 1080p/sf/23.98

1080p/sf/23.98 – 1080p/23.98

1080p/sf/23.98 – 480i/59.94

Genlock 1 frame 1 to 8

Input 1 frame 1 to 8

Genlock 1 frame 1 to 8

Input 1 frame 1 to 8

Genlock 2.0 frames 2.0 to 16.0

Input 2.0 frames 2.0 to 16.0

Genlock

Input 0.8 to 6.4

Genlock 1 frame 1 to 8

Input 1 frame 1 to 8

Genlock 1 frame 1 to 8

Input 1 frame 1 to 8

Genlock 2.0 frames 2.0 to 16.0

Input 2.0 frames 2.0 to 16.0

Genlock

Input 0.8 to 6.4

Genlock 0.5 frames 0.5 to 4.0

Input 0.5/1.0 frames 0.5 to 4.0

Genlock 0.5 frames 0.5 to 4.0

Input 0.5/1.0 frames 0.5 to 4.0

Genlock 1 frame 1 to 8

Input 1 frame 1 to 8

Genlock

Input 0.4 to 3.2

Genlock 1 frame 1 to 8

Input 1 frame 1 to 8

Genlock

Input 1.2 to 10.0

Delay not deterministic

0.8 to 6.4

0.4 to 3.2

1.2 to 10.0

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Grass Valley 8995DNC User Manual v.1.3.0

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Preface

About This Manual

8995UPC/DNC/UDX Up/Down/Cross Converter Modules

Introduction

8995UDX Module

8995UPC Module

8995DNC Module

System Requirements

Installation

Module Placement in the GeckoFlex Frame

Module Installation Precautions

8995 Module Placement For Genlock Timing

Rear Module Installation

Genlock Submodule Installation

Frame Bus Jumpering

Front Module Installation

Optional Fiber Optics Submodule Installation

Fiber Optic Cleaning Requirement

Cabling

Genlock Loop

Video Input

Video Outputs

Reclocked Video Output

Auto Tracking Output

Set Fan Speed to Maximum

Power Up

Operation Indicator LEDs

Configuration

Configuration Summary

Video Input Selection

Video Timing and Loss of Signal Controls

Signal Conversion

Color Correction

Video Processing Adjustments

Aspect Ratio Controls

Transcoding

Audio Processing and Configuration

Genlock Controls

User Settings

Fiber Optic Outputs

Remote Configuration and Monitoring

Local/Remote Jumper

8900NET Module Information

Newton Control Panel Configuration

Web Browser Interface

Status Web Page

I/O Config Web Page

System Config Web Page

Functional View Web Page

Video Input Web Page

Frame Sync Web Page

Color Correction Web Page

Video Proc Web Page

Transcoding Web Page

CC Transcoding

VITC Transcoding

Aspect Ratio Web Page

Video Out Web Page

Audio Input Status Web Page

Audio Delay Web Page

Audio Gain Web Page

Audio Channel Pairing Web Page

Audio Proc Web Page

Genlock Web Page

User Settings Web Page

Slot Config Web Page

Software Updating

Specifications