Grass Valley ADC-1101 User Manual

DENSITÉ series

ADC-1101

Component to SDI Converter

Guide to Installation and Operation

M836-9900-100
24 May 2007

Miranda

Technologies Inc.

3499 Douglas-B.-Floreani

St-Laurent, Québec, Canada H4S 1Y6

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Safety Compliance Information
Safety Compliance

This equipment complies with:

- CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-03 / Safety of Information Technology Equipment, Including Electrical Business Equipment.

- UL 60950-1 (1

- IEC 60950-1 (1

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Edition) / Safety of Information Technology Equipment, Including Electrical Business Equipment.

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Edition) / Safety of Information Technology Equipment, Including Electrical Business Equipment.

CAUTION

These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. T o reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so. Refer all
servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing should be done in a sta tic-free environment.

Electromagnetic Compatibility

- This equipment has been tested for verification of compliance with FCC Part 15, Subpart B, class A requirements for
Digital Devices.

- This equipment complies with the requirements of:
EN 55022 Class A, Electromagnetic Emissions,
EN 61000-3-2 & -3-3, Disturbance in Supply Systems
EN 61000-4-2, -3, -4, -5, -6, -8 & -11 Electromagnetic Immunity

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Table of Contents

1 ADC-1101 Component-to-SDI Converter..................................................................................1

1.1 Introduction .........................................................................................................................................1

1.2 Features..............................................................................................................................................1

1.3 Block Diagram..................................................................................................................................... 1

1.4 Card Front Edge Layout......................................................................................................................2

2 Installation ..................................................................................................................................3

2.1 Unpacking ........................................................................................................................................... 3

2.2 Installation in the Densité frame.......................................................................................................... 3

2.3 Connection..........................................................................................................................................3

3 Operation ....................................................................................................................................4

3.1 Control Options ................................................................................................................................... 4

3.2 Local control using the Densité frame control panel........................................................................... 4

3.2.1 Status LED.............................................................................................................................5

3.2.2 Menu for local control.............................................................................................................5

3.3 Remote control using iControl.............................................................................................................8

3.3.1 The iControl graphic interface window................................................................................... 8

3.3.2 The Input group......................................................................................................................9

3.3.3 The Video Processing group................................................................................................ 10

3.3.4 The Audio Output group....................................................................................................... 10

3.3.5 The Thumbnail group........................................................................................................... 13

3.3.6 The RALM group..................................................................................................................13

3.3.7 The Blanking group..............................................................................................................15

3.3.8 The Test group.....................................................................................................................15

3.3.9 The Options group ...............................................................................................................16

3.3.10 The ABUS group..................................................................................................................16

3.3.11 The Factory group................................................................................................................ 17

3.3.12 The Alarm Config group....................................................................................................... 17

3.3.13 The Info group......................................................................................................................20

3.3.14 User Presets ........................................................................................................................ 21

3.3.15 Profiles.................................................................................................................................22

4 Specifications...........................................................................................................................23

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1 ADC-1101 Component-to-SDI Converter

1.1 Introduction

The ADC-1101 is a broadcast quality component analog video to serial digital converter and is ideal for
converting high-quality component analog sources to the digital domain. It provides input auto-calibration
which can accommodate non-standard video or correct a calibration defect in the incoming vide o signal.

The ADC-1101 can also work in conjunction with up to two Miranda audio cards (such as Densité UAP-1781)
to embed up to 8 audio channels in the serial digital output.

Finally, the ADC-11011 offers video thumbnail streaming and audio level meters for optimized real-time
monitoring, using iControl.

1.2 Features

• SD compatible

• High-quality 12-bit quantization

• Y/Pb/Pr input, GBR support

• SMPTE/EBU, Betacam levels support

• Input auto-calibration to accommodate non-standard video inputs

• Sync on green

• Embeds up to 8 audio channels using a Miranda audio card (such as UAP-1781)

• Ancillary data blank or pass, line by line

• Real-time monitoring via video thumbnails and audio level meters

• Built-in test signal

• Optional line scope for signal analysis via iControl

1.3 Block Diagram

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A

A

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1.4 Card Front Edge Layout

S

U
T

T

S

Status Led

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SW1

T

C
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1

L

D

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BUS connecto

Select
Button

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2 Installation

2.1 Unpacking

The following items should be included in the ADC-1101 package:

• ADC-1101 CAV-to-SDI Converter

• ADC-1101-SRP rear panel

• User manual

2.2 Installation in the Densité frame

The ADC-1101 must be mounted in a DENSITÉ frame. The installation includes both the ADC-1101
module, and the rear panel module. It is not necessary to switch off the frame’s power when installing or
removing the card.

When the ADC-1101 is used in conjunction with an audio module such as the UAP-1783, the ABUS flat
cable must be installed between the ABUS connectors located on the front card edges (see section 1.4).

• Note: for a two card installation, use the two end connectors of the flat cable and leave the
middle one unplugged.

Detailed instructions for installing cards and their associated rear panels in the Densité frame are given in
the Densité Frame manual.

2.3 Connection

All video connections are made on the rear panel:

• Connect the CAV inputs to the three BNC connectors marked CAV IN

• Two SDI outputs are available on BNC connectors.

Component analog input formats supported by the ADC-1101:

525 formats 625 formats

G/Y

B/B-Y

R/R-Y

CAV IN

GBR without setup GBR

GBR with setup EBU

1

SDI OUT

SMPTE Beta

Beta without setup

2

Beta with setup

ADC-1101-SRP

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3 Operation

3.1 Control Options

The ADC-1101 has two primary control interfaces:

• The local control panel attached to the Densité frame’s controller

• Remote control using Miranda’s iControl system

These will be explained in detail in the following sections.

3.2 Local control using the Densité frame control panel

Push the SELECT button on ADC-1101 card edge (see Section 1.4) to assign the local control panel to
operate the ADC-1101. Use the control panel buttons to navigate through the menu, as described below.

All of the cards installed in a Densité frame are connected to the frame’s controller card, which handl es all
interaction between the cards and the outside world. There are no operating controls located on the cards
themselves. The controller supports remote operation via its Ethernet ports, and local operation using its
integrated control panel.

The local control panel is fastened to the controller
card by a hinged connector, and when installed is
located in the front center of the frame, positioned in
front of the power supplies. The panel consists of a
display unit capable of displaying two lines of text,
each 16 characters in length, and five pushbuttons.

The panel is assigned to operate any card in the frame
by pushing the SELECT button on the front edge of
that card. Pushing the CONTROLLER button on the
control panel selects the Controller card itself. The
STATUS LED on the selected card flashes yellow.

The local control panel displays a menu that can be navigated using the four pushbuttons located beneath
the display. The functionality of the pushbuttons is as follows:

[CTRL] Selects the controller card for status monitoring and adjustment
[+] [–] Used for menu navigation and value modification
[SELECT] Gives access to the next menu level. When a parameter value is shown, pu shing this button

once enables modification of the value using the [+] and [–] buttons; a second push confirms the
new value

[ESC] Cancels the effect of parameter value changes that have not been confirmed; pushing [ESC]

causes the parameter to revert to its former value.

Pushing [ESC] moves the user back up to the previous menu level. At the main menu, [ESC]

does not exit the menu system. To exit, re-push the [SELECT] button for the card being
controlled.

If no controls are operated for 30 seconds, the controller reverts to its normal standby status, and the
selected card’s STATUS LED reverts to its normal operating mode.

ESC

+

-

CONTROLLER

SELECT

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3.2.1 Status LED

The status monitor LED is located on the front card-edge of the ADC-1101, and is visible through the front
access door of the DENSITÉ frame. This multi-color LED indicates module status by color, a nd by
flashing/steady illumination, according to the chart. The chart also indicates fault reporting for this card on the
DENSITÉ frame’s serial and GPI interfaces.

Serial

Report

GPI

Report

Green Yellow Red

Flashing

Red

No input signal presence
Input Format Error
Test



Card System






 : Factory default.

NOTE: A “Flashing Yellow” Status LED indicates that the SELECT button on the front panel has been
pushed.

3.2.2 Menu for local control

The ADC-1101 has operating parameters which may be adjusted locally at the controller card interface. After
pressing the SELECT button on the ADC-1101 module, use the keys on the local control panel (described
above) to step through the displayed menu and adjust the parameters. The menu is shown below.

STATUS NO SIGNAL / 525 / 625
NO REAR / SINGLE REAR
TEST ON
A1 MISSING
A2 MISSING
HARDWARE FAILURE

INPUT FORMAT
[SMPTE
[EBU
CC [OFF
WSS [OFF

AUTO CALIBRATE START O.K / NO GOOD

USER PRESET LOAD [USER 1 ,USER 2, USER 3, USER 4, USER 5]
SAVE [USER 1 ,USER 2, USER 3, USER 4, USER 5]

/ GBR / GBR w. setup / BETA / BETA w. setup]
/ GBR / BETA] (625)
, ON]
, ON] (625)

(525)

(525)

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