Grass Valley DEC-1023 User Manual

DENSITÉ series

DEC-1023

12-Bit Composite to SDI Decoder

Guide to Installation and Operation

M761-9500-100

24 Oct 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 DEC-1023 12-Bit Composite to SDI Decoder ...........................................................................1

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

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

1.3 Probing option.....................................................................................................................................1

1.4 Functional Block Diagram...................................................................................................................2

1.5 Front Card-edge Interface...................................................................................................................2

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

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

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

2.3 ABUS Connection to Companion Audio Cards...................................................................................3

2.4 Rear Panel Connectors.......................................................................................................................4

3 Operation ....................................................................................................................................5

3.1 Control options....................................................................................................................................5

3.2 Card-Edge Status LED........................................................................................................................ 5

3.3 Local control using the Densité frame control panel........................................................................... 6

3.3.1 Overview................................................................................................................................6

3.3.2 Menu for local control.............................................................................................................7

3.4 Remote Control Using the RCP-100................................................................................................... 7

3.5 Remote control using iControl.............................................................................................................7

3.5.1 The iControl graphic interface window................................................................................... 8

3.5.2 Input.....................................................................................................................................11

3.5.3 Video Processing.................................................................................................................12

3.5.4 Audio Output........................................................................................................................13

3.5.5 Thumbnail ............................................................................................................................ 14

3.5.6 RALM...................................................................................................................................19

3.5.7 Blanking ...............................................................................................................................21

3.5.8 Timing ..................................................................................................................................22

3.5.9 Reference Input....................................................................................................................23

3.5.10 Input Error............................................................................................................................23

3.5.11 Test ......................................................................................................................................24

3.5.12 Options.................................................................................................................................24

3.5.13 ABUS ...................................................................................................................................26

3.5.14 Factory.................................................................................................................................26

3.5.15 Alarm Configuration .............................................................................................................27

3.5.16 The Info group......................................................................................................................29

3.5.17 User Presets ........................................................................................................................ 31

3.5.18 Profiles.................................................................................................................................31

4 Specifications...........................................................................................................................34

ANNEX – DEC-1023 User Interface...............................................................................................35

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1 DEC-1023 12-Bit Composite to SDI Decoder

1.1 Introduction

The DEC-1023 is a high-quality composite analog video to SDI decoder designed for incoming feed
applications. This 12-bit decoder offers 2D and 3D adaptive decoding filters, video proc-amp functions, VBI
data processing, AGC, input validity and error detection reporting. A frame sync with TBC functions is
optional. When combined with one or multiple audio cards, an operator can select any of the audio channe ls
to embed into the SDI signal. Each audio output channel can be composed of a mix of any two audio input
channels. New technology includes Thumbnail & ALM (audio level meter) generation and an optional
Waveform/Vectorscope over IP of the output signal, which allows the operator to control and see the
changes made to the signal.

This card operates with the MSB-1121 Monitoring Switching Bridge which allows the output of any module i n
the Densité frame to be monitored.

1.2 Features

• Composite analog video differential input with passive loop-through

• Up to five (5) SDI 4:2:2 digital video outputs

• Reference input with passive loop-through

• 12-bit A to D conversion with 2D and 3D adaptive decoding

• Video processing control

• Ancillary Data Blanking or pass-through

• Automatic user calibration of components based on a known te st pattern

• Built-in test signal (Full Field 75% Color Bars with 100% White)

• Audio embedding of 8 channels (when linked with audio ca rd)

• Frame Sync Option provides timing, full phasing and freeze modes

• Thumbnail generation

• Waveform/Vectorscope over IP option (operates with iControl)

• Provides output to Monitoring Switching Bridge option (MSB-1121)

• Cable equalization for up to 300m.

1.3 Probing option

The DEC-1023 Probing Option integrates several advanced features for monitoring of both video and
embedded audio signals. The Probing Option offers complete real-time measurement and analysis of an
extensive set of signal parameters, as well as flexible alarm thresholds and sensitivity. Once defined, the
DEC-1023 probing settings can be saved along with the rest of the card configuration, in five user-defined
profiles. Using iControl, the DEC-1023 Probing Option can conveniently and remotely be enabled and
configured, on existing Densité-Series DEC-1023 cards.

Features and benefits

Multi-format Video Parameter Probing

• Signal Presence Detection

• White Limit Max

• Luma Min

• Luma Max

• Chroma Limit Max

• Freeze Detection

• Black Detection

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VBI Signal Extraction and Analysis

• Close Caption

• VITC (Analysis Only)

• V-Chip

• WSS

• XDA Data

Audio Parameter Probing – using Densité-Series UAP-178 1 audio companion card

• Audio Silence

• Audio Overload

• Audio Max Level

• Audio Min Level

1.4 Functional Block Diagram

Figure 1.1 Functional block diagram DEC-1023

1.5 Front Card-edge Interface

The front card-edge of the DEC-1023 incorporates
three elements:

• Status LED (see section 3.2)

• Select Button (see section 3.3)

• ABUS connector (see section 2.3)

Figure 1.2 Front card-edge layout

ENC-1101

DEC-1023

Select

Status

ABUS connector

SELECT button

Status LED

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2 Installation

2.1 Unpacking

Make sure the following items have been shipped with your DEC-1023. If any of the following items are
missing, contact your distributor or Miranda Technologies Inc.

• DEC-1023 12-Bit Composite to SDI Decoder

• DEC-10NN-DRP Double Rear Panel (see figure 2.2)

2.2 Installation in the Densité frame

The DEC-1023 must be mounted in a DENSITÉ frame. The installation includes both the DEC-1023 module,
and the rear panel module. It is not necessary to switch off the power from these frames when installing or
removing the DEC-1023.

When used in conjunction with an audio module such as the UAP-1781, the ABUS flat cable needs to be
installed between the ABUS connector of the DEC-1023 and the connector of the audio module. The ABUS
flat cable is supplied with the audio module.

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

When the double-width rear panel has been installed, the module must be installed in the right-most of the
two slots covered by the panel in order to mate with the rear panel connectors. Should it be installed in the
wrong slot, the front panel LED will flash red. Move the card to the other slot for correct operation. No
damage will result to the card should this occur.

2.3 ABUS Connection to Companion Audio Cards

When the DEC-1023 is used in conjunction with one or two companion audio cards (Miranda’s AAP, DAP or
UAP series), the ABUS flat cable must be installed between the ABUS connector of the DEC-1023 and the
connectors on the audio cards. The ABUS flat cable is supplied with the audio card.

Figure 2.1 ABUS flat cable installation

DEC-1023

UAP-XXXX

DAP-XXXX

Note: If only one
audio card is used,
you must use the two
end connectors on the
ABUS cable, and
leave the center
connector unplugged

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2.4 Rear Panel Connectors

Figure 2.2 DEC-10NN-DRP Rear Panel

REF IN – Studio reference input and loop-through
For external synchronization, connect a black studio reference signal to the BNC labeled REF IN.

The reference input must conform to SMPTE 170M/SMPTE 318M/ITU 624-4/BUT 470-6 for standard
definition signals, and should match the format of the composite input signal..

• The loop must be terminated if not used.

COMP IN – analog composite video input and loop-through

Connect an analog composite video signal – NTSC, PAL, PAL-M and SECAM are supported.

SDI OUT – serial digital video outputs (5)

The DEC-1023 provides five SD SDI video outputs on BNC connectors, labeled SDI OUT 1 through 5. The
SDI video signal conforms to the SMPTE 292M and SMPTE 259M-C standard.

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3 Operation

3.1 Control options

The DEC-1023 can be controlled in three different ways:

• The local control panel and its push-buttons can be u sed to move through a menu of parameters and to

adjust parameter values (see section 3.3).

• Miranda’s RCP-100 remote control panel can be used to access the same menu structure fro m a remote

location (see section 3.4).

• Miranda’s iControl system can be used to access the card’s operati ng parameters from a remote

computer, using a convenient graphical user interface (GUI). (see section 3.5)

3.2 Card-Edge Status LED

The status monitor LED is located on the front card-edge of the DEC-1023, and is visible through the front
access door of the DENSITÉ frame. This multi-color LED indicates the status of the DEC-1023 by color, and
by flashing/steady illumination.

The chart shows how the various error conditions that can be flag ged on the DEC-1023 affect the LED status.

• If a cell is gray, the error condition cannot cause the LED to assume that status

• If more than one LED status is possible for a particular error condition, the status is configurable.

See Section 3.5.15 for details.

• The factory default status is shown by a 

• The error conditions that affect the LED status can be viewed on the Den sité fra me’s local control

panel. Push the Status button on the front of the card and see the error message displayed.

For example:

See section 3.3 for more information.

The LED will always show the most severe detected error status that it is configured to display, and in the
chart error severity increases from left to right, with green representing no error/disabled, and flashing red the
most severe error.

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Error Condition

No rear panel
Hardware error
No SDI signal

No audio grp 1
No audio grp 2
No audio grp 3
No audio grp 4
Silence Ch. 1
Silence Ch. 2
Silence Ch. 3
Silence Ch. 4
Silence Ch. 5
Silence Ch. 6
Silence Ch. 7
Silence Ch. 7
Overload
Test

Card system

Green Yellow Red

LED Status



















Flashing

Red




 : Factory default.

If the LED is Flashing Yellow, it means that the card is selected for local control using the Densité frame’s
control panel. See Section 3.3 for details.

3.3 Local control using the Densité frame control panel

3.3.1 Overview

Push the SELECT button on the DEC-1023 card edge (see Section 1.5) to assign the local control panel to
operate the DEC-1023. 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 select s the Controller card itself.

CONTROLLER

ESC

+

-

SELECT

Figure 3.1 Densité Frame local control panel

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• 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:

[+] [–] Used for menu navigation and value modification
[SELECT] Gives access to the next menu level. When a parameter value is shown, pushing 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.

3.3.2 Menu for local control

The DEC-1023 has operating parameters which may be adjusted locally at the controller card interface.

• Press the SELECT button on the DEC-1023 front card edge to assign the Densité frame’s local
control panel to the DEC-1023

• Use the keys on the local control panel to step through the displayed menu to configure and adjust
the DEC-1023.

The complete menu structure is shown in the Annex to this document, beginning on page 35.

3.4 Remote Control Using the RCP-100

The DEC-1023 can be controlled through a menu accessible using Miranda’s RCP-100 remote control panel.
Please refer to the RCP-100 Guide to Installation and Operation for detailed instructions on installing and

operating the RCP-100, and for instructions on how to connect the RCP-100 to the DEC-1023 (or any other
supported card) so that the menu can be accessed.

3.5 Remote control using iControl

The operation of the DEC-1023 may be controlled using Miranda’s iControl system.

• This manual describes the control panels associated with the DEC-1023 and th eir use.

• Please consult the iControl User’s Guide for information about setting up and operating iControl.

In iControl Navigator or iControl Websites, double-click on the DEC-1023 icon to open the control panel.

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3.5.1 The iControl graphic interface window

The basic window structure for the DEC-1023 is shown in figure 3.2. The window identification line gives the
card type (DEC-1023) and the slot number where the card installed in its Densité frame.

Figure 3.2 DEC-1023 iControl graphic interface window:

There are four main sections in the window itself, identified in figure 3.2:

1. The top section displays icons on the left. These icons report different statuses such as card
communication status, input signal and reference signal format and statuses. In some instances, they relate
to conditions defined through parameters settings.

Icon # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Move the mouse over an icon and a status message appears below the icon providing additional information.

If there is an error, the error status message appears in the message area without mouse-over.

• If there are multiple errors, the error messages cycle so all can be seen

• The icon whose status or error message is shown is highlighted with a mauve background

The table below lists the various status icons that can appear, and how they are to be interpreted.

• In cases where there is more than one possible interpretation, read the error message in the i Control
window to see which applies.

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Icon #1 – Manual Card Configuration

Remote card control activated. The iControl interface can be used to operate the card

(green)

Local card control active, The card is being controlled using the Densité frame control
panel, as described in section 3.3. Any changes made using the iControl interface will have

(yellow)

no effect on the card.

Icon #2 – Input status

Signal detected and valid.

(green)

• Beneath the icon, the format will be indicated, and the specific format details will
be listed if the cursor is moved over the icon.

Signal absent
No rear

(red)

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Icon #3 – Reference

Reference signal detected and valid

(green)

Input signal used as reference

(yellow)

Reference absent

(red)

Icon #4 – Video alarms status

Video OK

(green)

(yellow)

Error

(red)

(gray)

All video disabled

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