Grass Valley 8995DNC User Manual v.1.3.0

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Instruction Manual

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Contents

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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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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Preface

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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

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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Installation

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

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-

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)

8444_23r0

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.

8480_04r1

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

8480_03r1

8995UPC/DNC/UDX — Instruction Manual 17

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

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

8431_03r3

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

8480_01r3

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

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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

S1

1
2
3
4
5
6

87

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

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

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)

Up

Convert

Cross

Convert

Cross

Convert

Cross

Convert

1080i

(59.94)

Up

Convert

Cross

Convert

Cross

Convert

Cross

Convert

1080p
(23.98

Up

Convert

Cross

Convert

Cross

Convert

Cross

Convert

Ta bl e 3 for the 8995UDX.

1080sf
(23.98

Up

Convert

Cross

Convert

Cross

Convert

Cross

Convert

576i

(SD/50)

Down

Convert

Down

Convert

720p

(50)

Up

Convert

Cross

Convert

1080i

(50)

Up

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)

Up

Convert

1080i

(59.94)

Up

Convert

1080p

(23.98)

Up

Convert

1080sf

(23.98)

Up

Convert

576i

(SD/50)

720p

(50)

Up

Convert

1080i

(50)

Up

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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