Grass Valley Kameleon User Manual

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Kameleon Series

MULTI-FUNCTION MODULES

Instruction Manual

SOFTWARE VERSION 5.0.1

071817304 OCTOBER 2005

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Preface

About This Manual

This manual describes the features of a specific 2000 Series module in the Kameleon Media Processing System. As part of this module family, it is subject to Safety and Regulatory Compliance described in the 2000 Series frame and power supply documentation (see the Kameleon 2000 Series Frames Instruction Manual).

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Preface

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Preface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Kameleon Series Multi-function Modules

About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

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

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

Quickstart Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Frame Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Module Placement in the Kameleon Frame. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

KAM-AA-R Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

KAM-MIX-R Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

KAM-AES-R Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

KAM-AA-AES-UR Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

KAM-AA-MIX-BR Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

KAM-AA-MIX-UR Configurations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Power Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Operation Indicator LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Configuration and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Configuration Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Newton Control Panel Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Web Page Operations and Functional Elements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Status and Identification Header. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Initial Configuration Process Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Status Web Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Color-coded Status Indicators and Links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Status/Front Module Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Submodule Properties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Warning/Fault Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Input/Output Configuration Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

I/O Config Page Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Functional View Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Composite In Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Video Input Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Settings for Standard 525/625 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

3D Decoder Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

VBI Decode Web Page for Composite Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

SDI Input Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Current State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Reported Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

DEMUX Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

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Video Input Select Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

View Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Video Selection Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Output Timing Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Advanced VBI Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Frame Sync Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Timing Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Freeze Mode Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Video Processing Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Video Processing Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Clipping Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Advanced View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Reset To Default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

MUX Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Group Deletion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Group Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

VBI Encode Web Page for Composite Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

VBI Data Line Configuration for SDI Output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Video Composite Out Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Signal Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Cross Color Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Chrominance Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Burst Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Output Video Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

SDI Out Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Output Delay Coarse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Analog Audio Inputs Web Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Name. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Maximum Input Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Signal Present. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Clipping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

AES Inputs Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Name. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Signal State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Sample Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Emphasis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

AES Errors Detected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Audio Input Select Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Input Stream Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Sample Rate Convert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Loss of Signal Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

AES Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Audio Channel Pairing Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Audio Sync Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Audio Proc Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Pair Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Audio Gain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Output Processing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

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Selecting Audio Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Selecting Output Resolution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Analog Audio Outputs Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

AES Outputs Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

E-MEM Configuration Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

File Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Slot Configuration Web Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Slot Identification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Locate Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Slot Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Frame Health Reports Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

SNMP Trap Reports Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Software Updating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Acquiring Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

NetConfig Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Kameleon Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Updating Software With NetConfig. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

NetConfig Upgrade Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

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Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

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Kameleon Series Multi-function Modules

Introduction

This manual contains a Quickstart guide supported by references to the complete manual and supporting documents (see Quickstart Guide on

page 12). Detailed installation, power up, and configuration information

follows the Quickstart Guide.

The Kameleon Series multi-function modules are for use in 2000 Series Kameleon Frames. They are designed for facilities that receive multiple feeds that need considerable audio and video processing. They are particularly well suited for broadcasters and cable facilities that need to manipulate or add audio channels to multiple program streams.

Note Kameleon operation requires 2000NET Network Interface Module hardware

revision 01A1 or greater with software version 4.0.0 or greater.

Kameleon systems installed in the 2000T3N frame require the 2000FAN fan sled (refer to Figure 7 on page 18).

Kameleon offers processing modules that provide a flexible, compact system of conversion, multiplexing, timing and signal processing functions for standard definition, analog and digital, video and audio.

The Kameleon Modular Series consists of the following:

• Two versions of the front processing module are available,

• SD – SDI video processor with SDI Video I/O and AES/EBU and/or analog audio I/O (with submodules), and

• AV – Composite or SDI video I/O and AES/EBU or analog audio I/O (with submodules).

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Introduction

Standard front processing module functions include:

• 3D video decoding (KAM-AV only),

• Up to 8 channels of audio A/D or D/A conversion (with submodules),

• Video and audio synchronization,

• 8 channels of audio embedding/de-embedding,

• Audio remapping to specific I/O,

• AES/EBU sample rate conversion,

• Video and audio processing amplifiers,

• Video and audio test signal generators,

• Individual Analog and Digital video timing controls, and

• Powerful VBI (vertical blanking interval) processing.

•Six types of rear I/O modules are available:

• KAM-AA-R Analog Audio Rear module,

• KAM-MIX-R Mixed Audio Rear module,

• KAM-AES-R AES Audio Rear module,

• KAM-AA-AES-UR Rear module,

• KAM-AA-MIX-BR Rear module, and

• KAM-AA-MIX-UR Rear module.

• Two audio conversion submodules that can be installed on the processing module,

• Four-channel Analog to Digital Conversion Submodule (ADC), and

• Four-channel Digital to Analog Conversion Submodule (DAC).

Note Frame synchronization requires a 2000GEN Genlock Reference Module

installed in the 2000 Series Kameleon Frame.

A front and rear module pair are required. The front processing modules provide the signal processing power while the rear module determines the specific I/O connections (refer to Figure 1 on page 11). Separate audio A-to-D and D-to-A converter submodules may be installed in two slots on either version of the processing module.

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Figure 1. Kameleon Processing and Rear Modules

Processing Module KAM-SD or KAM-A/V Processor

Introduction

Rear I/O Modules

KAM-AA-R Kameleon Analog Audio Rear Module

KAM-MIX-R Kameleon Mixed Audio Rear Module

KAM-AES-R Kameleon AES Rear Module

KAM-AA-AES-UR Kameleon Analog

AES (Unbalanced) Rear Module

KAM-AA-MIX-BR Kameleon Analog

AES (Balanced) Rear Module

KAM-AA-MIX-UR Kameleon Analog

AES (Unbalanced) Rear Module

8173-07r1

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Quickstart Guide

1. Install modules in the frame.

2. Connect the frame to the network and navigate the web browser to the

3. Navigate to the module you would like to configure and click on the

4. Navigate to I/O Configuration page to configure AES/EBU ports as:

Install the rear I/O Module. Install submodules on the front Processing Module if needed (page 17) then install the module in the frame.

frame.

See the 2000NET Instruction Manual for information on configuring your frame IP address and connecting to the network.

appropriate slot to open configuration links.

• Inputs or outputs, and

• Balanced or unbalanced (see page 50).

Click on the uration also allows you to assign names for all of the module’s incoming and outgoing signals. Assigning easily recognized names will help later in the configuration process.

5. Connect signal cables.

Configuration will be easier if all of the input signals are connected at this time.

6. Configure the Video Input Select page (see page 69).

Configure the video source and the output timing source. If you have the 2000GEN reference installed in the frame and want the Kameleon to work as a frame sync, set the output timing source to Frame Reference. If not, set the output timing source to Video In.

7. Configure the DEMUX (demultiplex) page (see page 68).

If you are de-multiplexing audio out of the video signal, figured next. The audio Demux page is used to extract digital audio groups from incoming SDI video for processing. These audio groups become inputs to the Audio Input Select page.

8. Configure the remaining audio/video pages.

I/O Config page link on the left side of the page. I/O Config-

DEMUX is con-

Navigate to the or page 59 for the KAM-SD). Starting from the left, use the block diagram links to access and configure the different blocks for the desired operation by clicking on any link in a block.

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Functional View web page (see page 58 for the KAM-AV

Quickstart Guide

9. Configure vertical blanking interval (VBI) control.

To support data carried on particular lines, the Kameleon controls certain functions within the vertical blanking interval (VBI) and on some of the active video lines.

We refer to active video lines that are used to carry data as “Data Lines”. Clicking the

Select

page (page 69) displays the controls that allow you to specify

which active video lines will be carrying data.

After making selections on this page, use the following pages for configuring the VBI/Data Lines:

VBI Decode – for the composite input (page 64),

•

VBI Encode – for the composite output (page 85), and

•

VBI SDI – for serial digital output (page 87).

•

Advanced (VBI Config) radio button at the top of the Video Input

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Frame Capacity

To install the Kameleon modules:

1. Place the passive rear module in a frame slot and tighten the screws on

each side of the rear module,

2. Place the processor module in the corresponding front slot, and

3. Cable the signal ports.

All Kameleon modules can be inserted and removed from a 2000 Series Kameleon Frame with power on.

Note Remove the front processing module before removing the rear I/O module.

Audio submodules must be installed or removed with the processing module removed from the frame (processor module powered down).

Kameleon modules can be installed in any 2000 Series frame with a 2000NET interface.

Note For optimum functionality, the 2000NET module should be running software

version 4.0.0 or later.

The one rackunit 2000T1DN (with dual 130W power supplies and 2000NET module) or 2000T1DNG (with dual 130W power supplies, 2000NET and 2000GEN modules) frames have no Kameleon module capacity limitations.

The three rackunit 2000T3N (single 240W p/s, 2000FAN, and 2000NET module) and 2000T3NG (single 240W p/s, 2000FAN, 2000NET and 2000GEN modules) frames can be fully populated with Kameleon modules when the 2000FAN fan sled and two power sleds are installed.

Ta bl e 1 provides the maximum Kameleon module count for frame types.

Table 1. Power, Cooling, and Module Capacity of 2000 Series Kameleon Frames

2000T1DN/NG

Kameleon Frame

Capacity

KAM-SD Module set

KAM-AV Module set

Item

2000T3N/DNG

Kameleon Frame

Capacity

12 4

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Module Placement in the Kameleon Frame

There are twelve slot locations in both the front and rear of a 3 RU frame and four slot locations in a 1 RU frame to accommodate 2000 and Kameleon Series media modules (audio/video signal handling modules).

The Kameleon media modules consist of a two-module set with a processing module and a passive rear module that can be plugged into any of the frame slot pairs. The rear modules provide the input and output interface connectors.

To install a Kameleon module set in a 2000 Series frame:

1. Locate a vacant slot in the rear of the 3 RU frame (Figure 2) or the

2000T1DNG frame (Figure 3).

Figure 2. 2000T3NG Frame, Rear View

Installation

Power, frame

configuration,

& frame health

connections

Power connections

Media section

rear slots 7-12

Figure 3. 2000T1DNG Frame, Rear View

Media section rear slots 3-4

Network

and reference

input connections

J101

J102

Network

and reference

input connections

Media section

rear slots 1-6

(with three 2000EMI blanks)

Media section

rear slots 1-2

(with one 2000EMI blank)

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2. Insert the passive rear module into the vacant rear slot of the frame as

illustrated in Figure 4 on page 16.

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Figure 4. Installing Passive Rear Module

2000 frame (rear view)

Board edge guides (both sides)

Rear alignment

post and receptacle

KAM passive rear module

Screw lock (both sides)

3. Verify that the module connector seats properly against the midplane.

4. Using a crossblade screwdriver, tighten the two screw locks to secure

the module in the frame.

5. If an ADC and/or DAC audio submodule option has been ordered, the

submodule will be provided with the front processing media module.

Placement of the submodule depends on the desired audio I/O configuration from the rear module type being used. The installation of the submodule will determine the functionality of the input and output audio connectors on each side of the rear module.

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As illustrated in Figure 5, Submodule 1 is wired to the connectors on the left side of the rear module. Submodule 2 is wired to the right side connectors.

Figure 5. Submodule/Rear Connector Relationship

Wired to left side connectors

Submodule 1

Submodule 2

Wired to right side connectors

KAM-AA Rear connectors shown, same relationship for other rear modules

Refer to the rear module cabling information tables for correct placement of the submodules to match your requirements as follows:

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Installation

• KAM-AA-R – designed for eight-channel analog audio I/O (see

Table 2 on page 21).

• KAM-MIX-R – designed for mixed I/O of two AES/EBU streams (balanced or unbalanced) and four analog audio channels, (see

Table 3 on page 22).

• KAM-AES-R – designed for eight AES/EBU audio, balanced or unbalanced I/O connections (see Tab le 4 on pag e 24 ). No submodules are used with this application.

• KAM-AA-AES-UR – designed for mixed I/O of three dual balanced analog audio inputs or outputs (six channels) and four BNC audio connections for four streams of AES audio inputs, outputs, or two inputs and two outputs (see Table 6 on page 26). If the sub- module(s) need to be installed, refer to Figure 5 on page 16 for the location of the submodule depending on the application.

• KAM-AA-MIX-BR – designed for mixed I/O of four dual balanced analog audio inputs or outputs (eight channels) and two dual balanced audio connections for four streams of AES audio which can be set independently as inputs or outputs (see Table 7 on page 28). If the submodule(s) needs to be installed, refer to Figure 5 on

page 16 for the location of the submodule depending on the appli-

cation and Figure 6 for installing it onto the module.

• KAM-AA-MIX-UR – designed for mixed I/O of four dual balanced analog audio inputs or outputs (eight channels) and one Sub-D 9 pin connector for four streams of unbalanced AES audio which can be set independently as inputs or outputs (see Table 8 on page 30). If the submodule(s) need to be installed, refer to Figure 5 on page 16 for the location of the submodule depending on the application.

To install a submodule, line up the connectors on the bottom of the submodule with the correct submodule position on the top of the media module circuit board (Figure 6). Press firmly to seat the submodule and

Figure 6 for installing it onto the module.

After power-up, installation status of the submodule will be reported on the Status web page as described in Status Web Page on page 46.

Figure 6. Kameleon Submodule Installation

KAM-ADC/DAC submodule

Submodule 1

Submodule 2

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6. Locate the corresponding front media slot (1 -12) in the 3 RU frame

frame (Figure 7) or front media (slot 1-4) the 1 RU frame (Figure 8).

Figure 7. 2000T3NG Kameleon Frame, Front Slots

Reference Distribution Slot (15)

Network Slot (13)

Main Power Supply Slot (18)

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(13)

(15)

Figure 8. 2000T1DNG Kameleon Frame Front Slots

Reference Distribution Slot (6)

Network Slot (5)

(1)

(2)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8)

(9)

(10)

(11)

(12)

Secondary Power

Supply Slot (20)

Front Media Slots (1-12)

Power Supply Slot (7)

(3)

(4)

Front Media Slots (1-4)

Fan Sled Slot (19)

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7. With the component side up, insert the front processing module in the

corresponding front slot (see Figure 9).

8. Verify that the module connector seats properly against the midplane

and rear module connector.

9. Press firmly on both ejector tabs to seat the module.

Figure 9. Installing Front Media Module

2000 Frame (front view)

Alignment post and receptacle

Board edge

guides

Board edge

guides

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KAM-SD

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Cabling

All cabling is done at the corresponding rear module. Six different rear modules are available for various audio and video I/O configurations.

All modules accept SDI video in and provide SDI video out. Composite video inputs and outputs are only available with the KAM-AV front module.

Many audio functions require the use of the audio ADC (analog to digital) and DAC (digital to analog) conversion submodules installed on the front module. Use of the submodules depends on the type of rear module and the audio requirements as described in each rear module cabling section.

Cabling for each type of rear module is illustrated in the figures listed below:

• KAM-AA-R – see Figure 10 on page 21,

•KAM-MIX-R – see Figure 11 on page 22,

•KAM-AES-R – see Figure 12 on page 23,

• KAM-AA-AES-UR – see Figure 13 on page 25,

• KAM-AA-MIX-BR – see Figure 14 on page 27, and

• KAM-AA-MIX-UR – see Figure 15 on page 29.

Specific signal names are assigned for each connector using the 2000 GUI using the

I/O Config web page (see Configuration and Adjustments on page 33).

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KAM-AA-R Configurations

The KAM-AA-R rear I/O module (Figure 10) accepts either SDI or composite video (KAM-AV only). Three video BNC connectors are provided— one each for video in, composite video out (KAM-AV only), and SDI video out. Eight three-terminal audio connectors are provided for analog audio input or output I/O as determined by placement of the audio conversion submodules.

Figure 10. KAM-AA-R Input/Output Connectors

J11 VI, SDI or Composite Video In

Installation

J10 AN AUD1, Analog Audio In/Out

J9 AN AUD2, Analog Audio In/Out

J8 AN AUD3, Analog Audio In/Out

J7 AN AUD4, Analog Audio In/Out

SIG

J11

Connector

AN AUD1 AN AUD2 AN AUD3 AN AUD4 AN AUD5 AN AUD6 AN AUD7 AN AUD8

SIG

Audio

pinout

+ – G

J6 Composite Video Out

J4 AN AUD6, Analog Audio In/Out

J5 AN AUD5, Analog Audio In/Out

J3 AN AUD7, Analog Audio In/Out

J2 AN AUD8, Analog Audio In/Out

CVO

J1 SDO, SDI Video Out

SDO

Ta bl e 2 provides the various audio input and output I/O configurations

based on the positioning of the audio ADC and DAC submodules and the available video outputs. Figure 5 on page 16 illustrates the relationship of submodule to rear connector for KAM rear modules. Submodule installation is shown in Figure 6 on page 17.

Table 2. KAM-AA-R I/O Configurations

Submodule 1 Submodule 2 Video Input Audio Inputs Audio Outputs Video Output

A to D A to D

D to A D to A

A to D D to A 4 analog 4 analog

Only KAM-AV modules support composite video I/O.

1 SDI or Composite

(J11)

8 analog None

Demux from

SDI input

8 analog

1 SDI (J1) and

1 Composite1 (J6)

2900 PRM-7

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J1J6 J2J3J5 J4J7J8J9J10

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KAM-MIX-R Configurations

The KAM-MIX-R rear I/O module (Figure 11) accepts either SDI or com- posite video (KAM-AV only). Five BNC connectors are provided—three for video and two for unbalanced AES/EBU I/O. Six three-terminal audio connectors are provided— four for analog audio I/O and two for analog or balanced AES/EBU I/O.

Figure 11. KAM-MIX-R Input/Output Connectors

J11 VI, SDI or Composite Video In

J10 AN AUD1, Analog Audio In/Out

J9 AN AUD2, Analog Audio In/Out

J8 AN AUD3, Analog Audio In/Out

J7 AN AUD4, Analog Audio In/Out

SIG

J11

AN AUD1 AN AUD2 AN AUD3 AN AUD4 AES 1 AES 2

SIG

CVO AES

AES

SDO

J1J6 J2J3J5 J4J7J8J9J10

J6 CVO, Composite Video Out

J5 AES1, Unbalanced AES/EBU Audio In/Out

J4 AES2, Unbalanced AES/EBU Audio In/Out

Audio

Connector

pinout

+ – G

J3 AES1, Balanced AES/EBU Audio In/Out

J2 AES2, Balanced AES/EBU Audio In/Out

J1 SDO, SDI Video Out

AES connector use:

Paired connectors, must use either balanced or unbalanced

Ta bl e 3 provides the various audio input and output I/O configurations

2900 PRM-7

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Table 3. KAM-MIX-R I/O Configurations

Submodule 1 Submodule 2 Video Input Audio Inputs Audio Outputs Video Output

A to D None

D to A None

A to D None 4 analog

1 SDI or Composite

(J11)

D to A None None

Only KAM-AV modules support composite video I/O.

4 analog, 2 AES/EBU

balanced or unbalanced

2 AES/EBU balanced or

unbalanced

None

4 analog

2 AES/EBU balanced or

unbalanced

4 analog, 2 AES/EBU

balanced or unbalanced

1 SDI (J1) and

1 Composite

(J6)

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KAM-AES-R Configurations

The KAM-AES-R rear I/O module accepts either SDI or composite video (KAM-AV only). Seven BNC connectors are provided—three for video and four for unbalanced AES/EBU I/O. Four three-terminal audio connectors are provided for AES/EBU balanced audio I/O. AES/EBU connectors are configured in pairs as shown in Figure 12.

Note Only the selected AES outputs are valid. Unconfigured AES outputs are

invalid and should not be used.

Figure 12. KAM-AES-R Input/Output Connectors

J11 VI, SDI or Composite Video In

SIG

AES

J10 AES1, Unbalanced AES/EBU Audio In/Out

J9 AES2, Unbalanced AES/EBU Audio In/Out

J8 AES1, Balanced AES/EBU Audio In/Out

J7 AES2, Balanced AES/EBU Audio In/Out

CVO AES

AES 2AES 1 AES 4AES 3

AES

Installation

SDO

2900 PRM-7

J11

Audio

Connector

pinout

+ – G

SIG

J6 CVO, Composite Video Out

J5 AES3, Unbalanced AES/EBU Audio In/Out

J4 AES4, Unbalanced AES/EBU Audio In/Out

J3 AES3, Balanced AES/EBU Audio In/Out

J2 AES4, Balanced AES/EBU Audio In/Out

AES connector use:

Paired connectors, must use either balanced or unbalanced

J1 SDO, SDI Video Out

Paired connectors, must use either balanced or unbalanced

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J1J6 J2J3J5 J4J7J8J9J10

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Ta bl e 4 provides the various audio input and output I/O configurations

and the available video outputs. Submodules are not used in these configurations.

Tab l e 4 . K A M- AE S -R I/O Configurations

Submodule1 Submodule 2 Video Input Audio Inputs Audio Outputs Video Output

None None

None None None

None None

Only KAM-AV modules support composite video I/O.

1 SDI or Composite1

(J11)

4 balanced or unbalanced

AES/EBU

2 balanced or unbalanced

AES/EBU

None

4 balanced or unbalanced

AES/EBU

2 balanced or unbalanced

AES/EBU

1 Composite

Tab le 5 lists the active and inactive connections for the KAM-AES-R

module when the Balanced or Unbalanced mode is selected.

Only the selected AES outputs are valid. Unconfigured AES outputs are invalid and

should not be used.

1 SDI (J1‘) and

(J6)

Tab l e 5 . K A M- AE S-R AES/EBU Connector Selections

Channel Pair Mode Active Connectors

AES 1 & AES 2 Unbalanced J10 and J9 J8 and J7

AES 1 & AES 2 Balanced J8 and J7 J10 and J9

AES 3 & AES 4 Unbalanced J5 and J4 J3 and J2

AES 3 & AES 4 Balanced J3 and J2 J5 and J4

Connectors

Inactive

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KAM-AA-AES-UR Configurations

The KAM-AA-AES-UR rear I/O module (Figure 13) accepts either SDI or composite video (KAM-AV only). Three BNC connectors are provided for video—one video input, one composite output (KAM-AV only), and one SDI video output. Three dual terminal audio connectors are provided for analog audio input or output I/O. Four BNCs are provided for unbalanced input or output AES I/O.

Figure 13. KAM-AA-AES-UR Input/Output Connectors

J10 VI, SDI or Composite Video In

J9 Analog Audio, In or Out

J8 Analog Audio, In or Out

Installation

J7 CVO, Composite Video Out

J6 Analog Audio, In or Out

J10

Dual Audio

Connector

pinout

+ – G

Analog Audio Analog Audio

SIG

J5, Unbalanced AES/EBU, In or Out

Connector Use:

Analog Audio: All Inputs or All Outputs

CVO

J4, Unbalanced AES/EBU, In or Out

Analog Audio: All Inputs or All Outputs

J3, Unbalanced AES/EBU, In or Out

J2, Unbalanced AES/EBU, In or Out

J1 SDO, SDI Video Out

Unbalanced AES: (Four Streams) All Inputs, All Outputs or independently selectable as inputs or outputs.

SDOAES AES AES AES

KAM-AA AES-UR

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J1J2J3J4J5J6J7J8J9

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Ta bl e 6 provides the various audio input and output I/O configurations

and the video outputs for the KAM-AA-AES-UR rear module. Analog audio input or output configuration depends on the positioning of the audio ADC and DAC submodules.

Any number of audio inputs can be configured but there is a limit of four audio output pairs with any configuration.

Table 6. KAM-AA-AES -UR I/O Configurations

Submodule 1

A to D A to D

A to D D to A

A to D None 2 dual analog inputs (J8 and J9)

None A to D 1 dual analog input (J6

D to A D to A

D to A A to D

D to A None 2 dual analog outputs (J8 and j9)

None D to A 1 dual analog output (J6

None None None

There may be any number of audio inputs but there is a limit of four output audio pairs with any configuration.

Only KAM-AV modules support composite video I/O.

Analog Audio connector J6 supports only Analog Audio Channels 1 and 2.

Submodule

Video Input

1 SDI or Composite

(J10)

2 dual analog outputs (J8 and J9) and

Analog Audio

Inputs/Outputs

3 dual analog inputs

(J6

, J8, and J9)

2 dual analog inputs (J8 and J9)

and 1 dual analog output (J6

3 dual analog outputs

, J8, and J9)

(J6

1 dual analog input (J63)

)

selectable as all inputs,

selectable as inputs or

I/O Config web page

)

AES Audio

Inputs/Outputs

4 AES/EBU unbalanced

BNCs J2-J5

all outputs,

or independently

outputs on the

Video Output

1 SDI (J1) and 1 Composite

(J7)

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KAM-AA-MIX-BR Configurations

The KAM-AA-MIX-BR rear I/O module (Figure 14) accepts either SDI or composite video (KAM-AV only). Four BNC connectors are provided for video—one video input, one composite output (KAM-AV only), and two SDI video outputs. Four dual terminal audio connectors are provided for analog audio input or output I/O. Two dual terminal audio connectors are provided for balanced input or output AES/EBU I/O.

Figure 14. KAM-AA-MIX-BR Input/Output Connectors

J10 VI, SDI or Composite Video In

J9, Analog Audio, In or Out

J8, Analog Audio, In or Out

Installation

J7, CVO, Composite Video Out

J6, Analog Audio, In or Out

J5, Analog Audio, In or Out

J10

Dual Audio

Connector

pinout

+ – G

Analog Audio Analog Audio

SIG

CVO

J4, Balanced AES/EBU, In or Out

J3, Balanced AES/EBU, In or Out

Connector Use:

Analog Audio: All Inputs or All Outputs

AES

J5J6J7J8J9

J2, SDO, SDI Video Out

J1, SDO, SDI Video Out

Balanced AES/EBU: (Four Streams)

2 Identical SDI

Video Outputs All Inputs, All Outputs or independently selectable as inputs or outputs.

SDO SDO

KAM-AA MIX-BR

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J1J2J3

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Ta bl e 7 provides the various audio input and output I/O configurations

and the video outputs for the KAM-AA-MIX-BR rear module. Analog audio input or output configuration depends on the positioning of the audio ADC and DAC submodules. Figure 5 on page 16 illustrates the relationship of submodule to rear connector for KAM rear modules.

AES/EBU audio input or output configuration is set by configuring the connector as an input or output on the I/O Config web page (Figure 27 on

page 54).

Any number of audio inputs can be configured but there is a limit of four audio output pairs with any configuration.

Table 7. KAM-AA-MIX-BR I/O Configurations

Submodule 1

A to D A to D

A to D D to A

D to A D to A

D to A A to D

A to D None 2 dual Analog inputs (J8 and J9)

None A to D 2 dual Analog inputs (J5 and J6)

D to A None 2 dual Analog outputs (J8 and j9)

None D to A 2 dual Analog outputs (J5 and J6)

None None None

There may be any number of audio inputs but there is a limit of four output audio pairs with any configuration.

Only KAM-AV modules support composite video I/O.

Submodule

Video Input

1 SDI or Composite

(J10)

and 2 dual Analog outputs (J5 and J6)

2 dual Analog outputs (J8 and J9) and

Analog Audio

Inputs/Outputs

4 dual Analog inputs

(J5, J6, J8, and J9)

2 dual Analog inputs (J8 and J9)

4 dual Analog outputs

(J5, J6, J8, and J9)

2 dual Analog inputs (J5 and J6)

AES Audio

Inputs/Outputs

4 AES/EBU (J3 and J4)

balanced I/O indepen-

dently selectable as

inputs or outputs on

the I/O Config web

page.

Video Output

2 SDI (J1 and J2), 1 Composite (J7)

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KAM-AA-MIX-UR Configurations

The KAM-AA-MIX-UR rear I/O module (Figure 15) accepts either SDI or composite video (KAM-AV only). Four BNC connectors are provided for video—one video input, one composite output (KAM-AV only), and two SDI video outputs. Four dual terminal audio connectors are provided for analog audio I/O. A 9-pin Sub D connector is provided for unbalanced input or output AES I/O from a breakout cable that is included with the module.

Figure 15. KAM-AA-MIX-UR Input/Output Connectors

J10 VI, SDI or Composite Video In

J9 Analog Audio, In or Out

J8 Analog Audio, In or Out

Installation

J7 CVO, Composite Video Out

J6 Analog Audio, In or Out

J5 Analog Audio, In or Out

J10

Dual Audio

Connector

pinout

+ – G

Analog Audio Analog Audio

SIG

Connector Use:

Analog Audio: All Inputs or All Outputs

CVO

J3 Unbalanced AES/EBU Audio In or Out

AES

J2 SDO, SDI Video Out

J1 SDO, SDI Video Out

Unbalanced AES/EBU: (Four Sreams) All Inputs, All Outputs or independently selectable as input or output.

SDO SDO

2 Identical SDI Video Outputs

KAM-AA MIX-UR

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J1J2J3J5J6J7J8J9

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Ta bl e 8 provides the various audio input and output I/O configurations

and the video outputs for the KAM-AA-MIX-UR rear module. Analog audio input or output configuration depends on the positioning of the audio ADC and DAC submodules. Figure 5 on page 16 illustrates the relationship of submodule to rear connector for KAM rear modules.

AES/EBU audio input or output configuration is set by configuring the connector as an input or output on the I/O Config web page (Figure 28 on

page 55).

Any number of audio inputs can be configured but there is a limit of four audio output pairs with any configuration.

Table 8. KAM-AA-MIX-UR I/O Configurations

Submodule 1

A to D A to D

A to D D to A

D to A D to A

D to A A to D

A to D None 2 dual Analog inputs (J8 and J9)

None A to D 2 dual Analog inputs (J5 and J6)

D to A None 2 dual Analog outputs (J8 and j9)

None D to A 2 dual Analog outputs (J5 and J6)

None None None

There may be any number of audio inputs but there is a limit of four output audio pairs with any configuration.

Only KAM-AV modules support composite video I/O.

Submodule

Video Input

1 SDI or Composite

(J10)

and 2 dual Analog outputs (J5 and J6)

2 dual Analog outputs (J8 and J9) and

Analog Audio

Inputs/Outputs

4 dual Analog inputs

(J5, J6, J8, and J9)

2 dual Analog inputs (J8 and J9)

4 dual Analog outputs

(J5, J6, J8, and J9)

2 dual Analog inputs (J5 and J6)

AES Audio

Inputs/Outputs

4 AES/EBU (J3)

unbalanced

streams from break-

out cable indepen-

dently selectable as

inputs or outputs on

I/O Config web page.

Video Output

2 SDI (J1 and J2), 1 Composite (J7)

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Power Up

The front LED indicators are illustrated in Figure 16.

Figure 16. Front and Rear Module Indicator LEDs

FAULT – Red diagnostic LED is off during normal operation

COMM – Yellow LED on during remote control communication

CONF – Yellow LED on when module is initializing or processing control data

PWR – Green diagnostic LED on indicates power OK

Processor Module Front Edge

Passive Rear Module

For factory use.

D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8

Ejector Tab

Signal Present LED

GND – Digital ground

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A green Signal Present LED can be seen on the Passive Rear Module (PRM) on all model types when a valid input signal is present.

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Operation Indicator LEDs

Ta bl e 9 provides a complete list of possible operating conditions and the

resulting indicator status.

A red FAULT LED indicates an error situation. Tab le 9 describes signal output and LED indications for the various input/reference combinations and user settings.

Table 9. Indicator LEDs and Conditions Indicated

LED Indication Condition

Normal operation

Module has detected internal fault

One of the inputs is missing or is wrong standard

Errors present in SDI and/or AES/EBU input

No activity on frame communication bus

Module Location command received from a remote control system

Activity present on the frame communication bus

Module is in normal operating mode

Module Location command received from a remote control system

Module is initializing, changing operating modes or updating firmware. (When solid on along with Fault LED on, board has failed to load data.)

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

Normal operation, module is powered

Fault (red)

COMM

(yellow)

CONF

(yellow)

PWR

(green)

Off

On continuously

Long flash

Short flash

Off

Three flash/off pattern

Short flash

Off

Three flash/off pattern

On continuously

Off

On continuously

Note The yellow COMM and CONF LEDs are used for the module location function

that is enabled using the 2000NET GUI. The module location function causes these LEDs to repeatedly flash concurrently three times followed by an off state of 900 ms duration (see Slot Configuration Web Page on page 112).

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Configuration and Adjustments

KAM-AV/SD configuration and monitoring can be performed using a web browser GUI interface or a networked Newton Control Panel. This section provides an overview of each of these controls along with the configuration parameters available with each type of control device.

Configuration Summary

The configuration parameters and monitoring functions available with the web browser interface and the Newton Control Panel are summarized in

Ta bl e 10 . The parameter defaults, choices, ranges, and resolution are pro-

vided for each function

Table 10. Summary of KAM-AV/SD Configuration Controls

Function Default

Composite video in 100%

Black level 0%

Input signal setup (525 only) Setup No Setup or Setup

3D motion type Mixed Motion

3D motion threshold

3D Comb filter Luma + Chroma

3D Luma bandwidth

3D Luma level 56

3D Chroma level 56

3D Decoder reset to default

Blank VBI lines (Field 1 and Field 2)

Low – 60

Mixed – 25

High – 5

Low – Wide

Mixed – Wide

High – Narrow

Mixed Motion

Defaults

Pass Through

Through, and Remove

Range/Choices

Resolution

44 to 219.5%

(0.5% steps)

–21.6 to 22.4%

(0.1% steps)

Low Motion

Mixed Motion

High Motion

0 to 127

(1 unit steps)

Luma + Chroma

Luma

Chroma

Narrow or Wide

0 to 255

(1 unit steps)

0 to 255

(1 unit steps)

–

Blanking, Notch

Decode, Pass

setup (525 mode)

Configuration and Adjustments

Web Page/

Function Name

Composite In/

Input Video Gain%

Composite In/

Black Level%

Composite In/

Input Signal Setup

No Setup or Setup radio button

Composite In/

3D Decoder Control

Low Motion, Mixed Motion or

High Motion radio button

Composite In/

3D Decoder Control

3D Motion Threshold

Composite In/

3D Decoder Control

Comb Filter pulldown

Composite In/

3D Decoder Control

Luma Bandwidth

Narrow or Wide radio button

Composite In/

3D Decoder Control

Luma Level control

Composite In/

3D Decoder Control

Chroma Level control

Composite In/

3D Decoder Control

Reset 3D Decoder to Default button

VBI Decode/

VBI Line radio buttons

Newton

Panel

IVidGain

BlackLVL

N/A

MotThrld

decmodeL

LumaBw

YLevel

CLevel

N/A

N/A KAM-AV/SD

Module/

Submodule

KAM-AV

only

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Table 10. Summary of KAM-AV/SD Configuration Controls

Function Default

SDI In web page view selection Summary Summary or Detail

Set error reporting for SDI input video

Demultiplex embedded audio from SDI in

Input status loss of signal report

Select video line rate Auto 525, 625, or Auto

Frame reference loss of signal report

Warning on SDI input errors Warn Warn or No Warning

Select output timing source Video In

Define VBI data lines None

Main video horizontal timing adjustment

Main video vertical timing adjustment

Freeze mode selection (Video In timing source)

Freeze mode selection (Internal timing source)

Enable video processing Enable

Video gain lock Off On or Off

Main video contrast/Y gain 100%

Main video chroma gain 100%

Enable Clip controls Disable Enable or Disable

Enabled Enabled or Disabled

No Extraction

Enable Enable or Disable

None

Range/Choices

Resolution

No Extraction,

Video In.G1 to G4

Video In or

Internal Frame Refer-

ence

525: None, 21/284,

22/285, 23/286 or

24/287

625: None, 24/337,

25/338, 26/339 or

27/340 or 28/341

525: 0 to 857.5 pixels

625: 0 to 863.5

(0.5 pixel steps)

525: 0 to 524 lines 625: 0 to 624 lines

(1 line steps)

None, Field 1,

Field 2, Frame, or

Disabled Output

None, AutoBlack,

AutoFreeze, Field 1,

Field 2, Frame or Dis-

abled Output

Disable, Enable,

or Color Bars

50 to 149.6%

(0.4% steps)

50 to 149.6%

(0.4% steps)

Web Page/

Function Name

SDI In/

Summary or Detail radio button

SDI In/Detail View/

Check or uncheck error checkboxes

DEMUX/

Str1 & Str2 column radio button

Video Input Select/

Input Status Report Loss of Signal

checkbox

Video Input Select/

Video Line Rate radio button

Video Input Select/

Frame Reference Loss of Signal

checkbox

Video Input Select/

SDI Input Errors/

Warn SDI Errors checkbox

Video Input Select/

Output Timing Selection radio buttons

Video Input Select/

Advanced (VBI Config) radio button

VBI/Data Lines Last Data Line

radio button

Frame Sync/

HTiming control (pixels)

Frame Sync/

VTiming control (Lines)

Frame Sync/

Freeze Mode Selection radio buttons

Frame Sync/

Freeze Mode Selection radio buttons

Video Proc/

Video Processing radio buttons

Video Proc/

Video Gain Lock radio button

Video Proc/Standard View

Y Gain control (%)

Video Proc/Standard View

Chroma Gain control (%)

Video Proc/Standard View

Clip Settings radio button

Newton

Panel

N/A

HTiming

VTiming

N/A

YGain

ChroGain

N/A

Module/

Submodule

KAM-AV/SD

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Table 10. Summary of KAM-AV/SD Configuration Controls

Function Default

Apply clips to VBI/Data Lines Off On or Off

Main video soft/Y black clip -6.8%

Main video hard/video black clip

Main video soft/Y white clip 109%

Main video hard/video white clip

Main video brightness/Y offset 0%

Main video hue/chroma phase (525 only)

Main video B-Y gain 100%

Main video B-Y balance/offset 0.0%

Main video R-Y gain 100%

Main video R-Y balance/offset 0.0

Audio group deletion No Deletion Delete Group 1 to 4

Clear all HANC data in SDI video in

Mux Group A/B insert to Stream A and B

Mux group number for insertion

Mux Bits/Sample rate 20 Bits 20 or 24 bits

VBI encoding blank lines Pass Pass or Blank

VBI encoding add setup (525 only)

Blank VBI SDI lines (line-by-line)

Apply clips set in video processor to all VBI/Data lines

-37.3% (525)

-30.0% (625)

138.7%

0.0 degrees

Don’t Clear Clear or Don’t Clear

No Insert Insert or No insert

Group 1 Group 1 to Group 4

Setup Setup or No Setup

Not Blanked Blank/Not Blanked

Not Apply Apply /Not Apply

Range/Choices

Resolution

-6.8 to 109% (0.1% steps)

-37.3 to -7.3% (525)

-30.0 to 0% (625) (0.1% steps)

-6.8 to 109% (0.1% steps)

-6.8 to 138.7% (0.1% steps)

-3.55 to 3.44%

(0.11% steps)

± 89.8 degrees

(0.1 degree steps)

50 to 149.6%

(0.4% steps)

-3.55 to 3.44%

(0.11% steps)

50 to 149.6%

(0.4% steps)

-3.55 to 3.44%

(0.11% steps)

Configuration and Adjustments

Web Page/

Function Name

Video Proc/Standard View

Apply Clips to VBI/Data Lines checkbox

Video Proc/Standard View

Soft/Y Black Clip control (%)

Video Proc/Standard View

Hard/Video Black Clip control (%)

Video Proc/Standard View

Soft/Y Clip control (%)

Video Proc/Standard View

Hard/Video Clip control (%)

Video Proc/Standard View

Brightness/Y Offset control (%)

Video Proc/Standard View

Hue/Phase control (degrees)

Video Proc/Advanced View

B-Y Gain control (%)

Video Proc/Advanced View

B-Y Balance/Offset control (%)

Video Proc/Advanced View

R-Y Gain control (%)

Video Proc/Advanced View

R-Y Balance/Offset control (%)

MUX/

Group Deletion (1-4) checkboxes

MUX/

Clear all HANC data checkbox

MUX/

Mux Group A and Mux Group B

Group Replacement Insert checkboxes

MUX/

Group number radio buttons

MUX/

20 or 24 Bit radio buttons

VBI Encode/

Check corresponding line Blank

checkbox

VBI Encode/

Check corresponding line Setup

checkbox

VBI SDI/

Field 1/Field 2 Blank VBI line

checkboxes

VBI SDI/

Apply Clips to VBI/Data Lines

checkbox

Newton

Panel

N/A

YBClip

VBClip

YWClip

VidWClip

YOffset

ChroPhs

BYGain

N/A

RYGain

N/A

Module/

Submodule

KAM-AV/SD

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Configuration and Adjustments

Table 10. Summary of KAM-AV/SD Configuration Controls

Function Default

Add setup to composite output Setup Setup or No Setup

Cross Color Removal (composite out)

Chrominance Signal (composite out)

Burst Signal (composite out) Enable Enable or Disable

Adjust Coarse Video Delay (composite out)

Adjust Fine Video Delay (composite out)

Composite Out video gain 100%

Output Video Adjustment Calibrated

Adjust Composite Out luma gain

Adjust Composite Out black level

Adjust Composite Out chroma gain

Adjust Composite Out hue (525 only)

SDI output delay adjustment 0 pixels

Set analog audio input levels (Ch 1–Ch 4)

Audio input select Silence

Disable Enable or Disable

Enable Enable or Disable

0 pixels

100%

0.0%

24.0 dBu

Range/Choices

Resolution

0 to 4095.5 pixels

(0.5 pixel steps)

0 to 100% (1% steps)

61 to 138.5%

(0.5% steps)

Calibrated or

User adjustable

50 to 150%

(1% steps)

-7.5 to + 15% (0.1% steps)

50 to 150%

(1% steps)

± 22.5 degrees

(0.5 degree steps)

0.0 to 4095.5 pixels (0.5 pixels)

-2 to 28 dBu

(0.1 dBu steps)

Silence,

AES In 1 Unbal

Ch1&2

AES In 2 Unbal

Ch1&2 AES In 1 Bal Ch1&2 AES In 2 Bal Ch1&2

G1.S1.Ch1&Ch2 G1.S2.Ch1&Ch2 G2.S1.Ch1&Ch2 G2.S2.Ch1&Ch2 G3.S1.Ch1&Ch2 G3.S2.Ch1&Ch2 G4.S1.Ch1&Ch2 G4.S2.Ch1&Ch2

AA In Ch1&Ch2 AA In Ch3&Ch4

Web Page/

Function Name

Composite Out/

Setup or No Setup radio button

Composite Out/

Cross Color Removal

Disable or Enable radio button

Composite Out/

Chrominance Signal

Disable or Enable radio button

Composite Out/

Burst Signal

Disable or Enable radio button

Composite Out/

Delay Coarse (pixels)

Composite Out/

Delay Fine (%)

Composite Out/

Output Video Gain (%)

Composite Out/

Calibrated or User Adjustable

radio button

Composite Out/User Adjustable view

Luma Gain (%)

Composite Out/User Adjustable view

Black Level (%)

Composite Out/User Adjustable view

Chroma Gain (%)

Composite Out/User Adjustable view

Hue (deg)

SDI Out

Output Delay Coarse (pixels)

Analog Audio Inputs

Max Input Level (dBu) Ch1-4

Audio Input Select/ Input Stream Select

Input Stream1-4 radio button

Newton

Panel

N/A

Coarse Dly

Fine Dly

OVidGain

N/A

N/A KAM-AV/SD

N/A

Module/

Submodule

KAM-AV

KAM-AV/SD

KAM-ADC

Available

audio inputs

depend on

rear module

types and

embedded

present in SDI input

only

with

audio

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Table 10. Summary of KAM-AV/SD Configuration Controls

Function Default

AES input sample rate Disable Enable or Disable

AES input loss of signal report Enable Enable or Disable

AES input AES error warning Enable Enable or Disable

Audio channel pair swap – –

Pair1ChA = Str1.Ch1 Pair1ChB = Str1.Ch2

Pair2ChA = Str2.Ch1 Define audio Pair 1-4 Ch A and Ch B audio streams

Enable auto tracking for Pair 1-4 Ch A and Ch B

Lock Pair 1-4 Ch A and Ch B delay adjustments

Audio Pair 1 Ch A delay adjust Audio Pair 1 Ch B delay adjust Audio Pair 2 Ch A delay adjust Audio Pair 2 Ch B delay adjust Audio Pair 3 Ch A delay adjust Audio Pair 3 Ch B delay adjust Audio Pair 4 Ch A delay adjust Audio Pair 4 Ch B delay adjust

Lock Pair 1-4 Ch A and Ch B gain adjustments

Audio Pair 1-4 Ch A gain and

Ch B gain adjust

Select audio processing option for Pair 1-4 Ch A’ and Ch B’

Pair2Ch B= Str2.Ch2

Pair3ChA = Str3.Ch1

Pair3ChB = Str3.Ch2

Pair4ChA = Str4.Ch1

Pair4ChB= Str4.Ch2

Off On or Off

Unlocked Lock or Unlocked

0 ms

Unlocked Lock or Unlocked

0 dB

Pass

Range/Choices

Resolution

Str1.Ch1 Str1.Ch2 Str2.Ch1 Str2.Ch2 Str3.Ch1 Str3.Ch2 Str4.Ch1 Str4.Ch2

0 to 5180 ms

(20 ms steps)

- 40 to + 6 dB (0.1 dB steps)

Pass

Invert

A+B

A – B,

- (A+B) 1 kHz

400 Hz Silence

A+B (Pair 1-4)

Configuration and Adjustments

Web Page/

Function Name

Audio Input Select/

Sample Rate Convert disable checkbox

Audio Input Select/

Loss of Signal Report checkbox

Audio Input Select/

AES Error Warn checkbox

Audio Channel Pairing/

Pair 1 and 2 Ch A and Ch B and

Pair 3 and 4 Ch A and Ch B

radio buttons

Audio Channel Pairing/

Pair 1 and 2 Ch A and Ch B

radio buttons

Audio Sync/

Pair 1 and Pair 2 Ch A and Ch B

Enable Auto Track On checkbox

Audio Sync/

Pair 1 and Pair 2 Ch A and Ch B and

Pair 3 and 4 Ch A and Ch B

Channel Lock Locked checkbox

Audio Sync/

Pair 1 and Pair 2 Ch A and Ch B and

Pair 3 and 4 Ch A and Ch B

Delay controls (ms)

Audio Proc/

Pair 1 and Pair 2 Ch A and Ch B and

Pair 3 and 4 Ch A and Ch B

Locked checkbox

Audio Proc/

Pair 1 and Pair 2 Ch A and Ch B and

Pair 3 and 4 Ch A and Ch B Gain (dB)

Audio Proc/

Pair 1 and Pair 2 Ch A’ and Ch B’ and

Pair 3 and Pair 4 Ch A’ and Ch B’

Processing pulldowns

Newton

Panel

N/A

Pair1Swp Pair2Swp Pair3Swp Pair4Swp

Pair1ChA Pair1ChB Pair2ChA Pair2ChB Pair3ChA Pair3ChB Pair4ChA Pair4ChB

N/A

Ch1ADly Ch1BDly Ch2ADly Ch2BDly Ch3ADly Ch3BDly Ch4ADly Ch4BDly

N/A

Ch1AGain Ch1BGAin Ch2AGain Ch2BGain Ch3AGain Ch3BGAin Ch4AGain Ch4BGain

Ch1AProc Ch1BProc Ch2AProc Ch2BProc Ch3AProc Ch3BProc Ch4AProc Ch4BProc

Module/

Submodule

KAM-AV/SD

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Configuration and Adjustments

Table 10. Summary of KAM-AV/SD Configuration Controls

Function Default

Set AES output resolution 20 bit 20 or 24 bit

Set audio mode Audio Audio or Non-Audio

Assign analog audio pairs to output connectors

Set maximum analog audio output audio level

Assign AES pairs to output connectors

This control is valid only for a 525 line rate signal but will still appear in the Newton controls when a 625 line rate is selected. This control is not valid for 625 and should

not be used.

– Audio Pairs

+24 dBu

– Audio Pairs

Range/Choices

Resolution

Pair 1 and Pair 2 Ch A’ and Ch B’ and

Pair 3 and Pair 4 Ch A’ and Ch B’

Pair 1 and Pair 2 Ch A’ and Ch B’ and

Pair 3 and Pair 4 Ch A’ and Ch B’

Audio or Non-Audio radio button

-2 to +24 dBu (0.1 dB steps)

Web Page/

Function Name

Audio Proc/

AES Output Resolution

20 bit or 24 bit radio button

Audio Proc/

Audio Mode

Analog Audio Outputs/

J10 & J9 and J8 & J7

radio buttons

Analog Audio Outputs/

AA Out Ch 1–Ch 4 (dBu)

AES Outputs/

J4 & J5 (Unbalanced) or

J2 & J3 (Balanced)

radio buttons

Newton

Panel

N/A

N/A KAM-AV/SD

Module/

Submodule

KAM-AV/SD

KAM-DAC

with

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Newton Control Panel Configuration

A Newton Control Panel (hard or soft version) can be interfaced to the Kameleon 2000 Series frame over the local network. 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 locations—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 parameters, providing the fastest response time.

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 module are listed in Table 10 on page 33.

Configuration and Adjustments

An example of the Newton Configurator is shown in Figure 17.

Figure 17. Newton Configurator Example

Refer to the documentation that accompanies the Newton Modular Control System for installation, configuration, and operation information.

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Configuration and Adjustments

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 func-

• Web access will require some normal network time delays for pro-

tions, including naming of inputs and outputs, factory parameter and name default recalls, E-MEM functions, slot configuration, and SNMP monitoring controls.

cessing of information.

• Configuration parameter changes may require pressing the

Enter, upload processing time, and a manual screen refresh to become

or 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 18 on page 41. The Kameleon and 2000 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 2000NET 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 2000NET software installed in your system. This manual reflects 2000NET software version 4.0.0.

Apply button

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Configuration and Adjustments

Figure 18. 2000NET GUI

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.

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

Refresh button for manual update of page

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Configuration and Adjustments

Web Page Operations and Functional Elements

The following conventions and functional elements (shown at left) are used in Kameleon web page operations. (The examples shown throughout this manual represent 2000NET software version 4.0.0 or later):

Pulldown Menus

Button

Radio button

Check box

Refresh button

Coarse Adjust

Fine Adjust

Enter

Low Limit

Status Indicator

Entry Field

High Limit

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

• Clicking on a button performs an immediate action such as recall of

• 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

•A

• Each numerical adjustment control has a

defaults, clearing of states, learning configurations, and selecting all or none of a selection.

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

for manual refresh to view recently changed parameters.

Coarse adjust button (left and

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.

Status LED

Use the

Low and High Limit buttons to go directly to the lowest and

highest limits for the parameter.

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

• The Status LED is explained in Status LED icon on page 43.

Status and Identification Header

Each Kameleon configuration page has a Status and Identification Header as shown in Figure 19.

Figure 19. Typical Status/ID Header

Link to

Status page

Variables

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Status LED icon

The Status LED icon reports communication status for the frame slot and is a link to the module Status page where Warnings and Faults are displayed. LED colors indicate:

• Green = Pass – no problems detected

• Yellow = Configuration error warning

• Red = Fault condition detected

Variables:

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

• Frame Location is entered in 2000 Series Kameleon Frame configura-

tion.

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

Initial Configuration Process Overview

Configuration and Adjustments

To configure the Kameleon module proceed as follows:

1. Go to the I/O Config page to setup and name inputs and outputs.

2. If not already connected, connect all input and output signals. Go to the

module condition.

3. Go to the Video Input Select page to configure the video source (not

required for KAM-SD) and output timing source.

4. Go to DEMUX if you are demultiplexing audio from the video signal.

5. Go to the Functional Views page to:

• Verify the module’s functional configuration is correct, and

• Begin with the Input block links to configure each function in turn.

Note Next links are provided to help you navigate through a logical configuration

6. Use E-MEM memory to store or recall configurations as necessary.

Status page to verify component and signal presence and

sequence.

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KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages

The 2000 GUI provides the following links and web pages for the KAM-SD and the KAM-AV modules (Figure 20 on page 45):

• Status, I/O Config, and Functional View web pages showing

• Module operation status,

• Rear module I/O configuration.

• Functional block diagram showing active/inactive functional

blocks and providing links to the related web pages,

• Module Configuration web pages for setting up the module,

• E-MEM configuration storage and recall web page, and

• Slot Configuration, SNMP, and memory, and software update web pages.

Logical subject links are also available on each configuration web page.

Note Some listed links may not appear when the Kameleon hardware configuration

does not support that function. (For example, when no DAC submodule is installed, Analog Audio Output links will not appear.) When this occurs, the Functional View web page will indicate the related block is inactive (see

Figure 30 on page 58 for the KAM-AV module and Figure 31 on page 59 for

the KAM-SD module).

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KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages

Figure 20. KAM-SD and KAM-AV Web Page Links

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KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages

Status Web Page

Use this link

The Status web page for the KAM-AV (Figure 21 on page 47) or KAM-SD module (Figure 22 on page 48) provides an overall indication of the health of the system and links to web pages for the active components:

• Status Header – the same on all Kameleon configuration pages (see Web

Page Operations and Functional Elements on page 42),

• Color-coded communication status for each component and path,

• Summary of all fault/warning conditions, and

• Textual module status, front module, and submodule properties.

Color-coded Status Indicators and Links

Each box represents a Kameleon module or submodule as indicated in

Figure 21 on page 47 and Figure 22 on page 48. Arrows represent signal

paths that may or may not be monitored. These elements act as links when their function is active (indicated by underlined function name).

Color code:

• Green = Pass – operating as expected.

• Yellow = Warning – signal is absent, has errors, or is misconfigured.

• Red = Fault – a component has failed.

• Grey = Not monitored.

• White = Not present.

Status/Front Module Properties

The Status/Front Module properties in the footer provide a textual summary of the color-coded module status. Front module properties provide hardware, firmware (different between the KAM-AV and KAM-SD), software identification, and asset tag number for the KAM-SD or KAM-AV front processing module. ADC or DAC submodule properties are also reported if they are installed on the processing module.

Submodule Properties

The Submodule properties in the footer provide a textual summary of the color-coded submodule status. If the front module has the ADC or DAC submodule installed, the bottom of the Status web page will display part number, serial number, and hardware revision for each submodule.

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Figure 21. KAM-AV Status Web Page

KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages

Warning and Fault

summary section

Kameleon Series Instruction Manual 47

KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages

Figure 22. KAM-SD Status Web Page

Warning and Fault

summary section

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Warning/Fault Summary

The warnings and faults shown below are reported in the summary section of the Status web page (Figure 21 on page 47). A condition that prohibits proper operation. A which may or may not adversely affect operating conditions, but should be noted. Warnings may possibly be corrected by changing configuration, settings or input signals.

Warnings

• WARNING - Rear Module is not connected

• WARNING - Wrong Rear Module (incompatible with Kameleon)

• WARNING - Wrong Rear Module (no communication)

• WARNING - Wrong Rear Module (unknown type, incompatible)

• WARNING - Video Input is 625 and reference is 525 lines

• WARNING - Video Input is 525 and reference is 625 lines

• WARNING - Video Input is 625 but configuration is 525 lines

KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages

Fault indicates a serious

Warning indicates a condition

• WARNING - Video Input is 525 but configuration is 625 lines

• WARNING - Video Input Signal not detected

• WARNING - Frame Reference is not present

• WARNING - Frame Reference is not locked to input

• WARNING - Frame Reference is not present

• WARNING - No Video output - GenLock selected but not present

• WARNING - 1 or more Audio Input signals not detected

• WARNING - 1 or more Audio Input signals have had AES stream errors

• Internal Error - Unknown submodule type

Faults

•FAULT - nnV power supply bad. (nn = variable: 24 V, 12.5 V, 5 V,

3.3 V, 1.5 V, -5 V, or -12.5 V)

• FAULT - A/D failed (A /D system measuring power supplies and bus

levels)

• FAULT - Xilinx 1 failure (main video processor)

• FAULT - Xilinx 2 failure (main audio processor)

• FAULT - MFM (Multi-function module) EEPROM checksum fails

• FAULT - DS1803 not responding (digital video in adjustment)

• Internal Error - Unknown front module type

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KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages

Input/Output Configuration Web Page

Use the I/O Config web page to:

Use this link

• Assign easily recognized signal names that will help later in the configuration process, and

• Configure AES audio ports as inputs or outputs, balanced or unbalanced.

Figure 23 illustrates the KAM-AA-R Rear module I/O Config web page.

The type of submodule in Position 1 will determine whether Analog Audio connectors J7-J10 are all inputs or all outputs. The type of submodule in Position 2 will determine whether Analog Audio connectors J2-J5 are all inputs or all outputs.

Refer to Tab le 2 on pa ge 2 1 for submodule I/O combinations and Figure 10

on page 21 for cabling information.

Figure 23. KAM-AA-R Rear Module Configuration Web Page

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KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages

Figure 24 illustrates the KAM-MIX-R Rear module I/O Config web page.

The type of submodule in Position 1 will determine whether Analog Audio connectors J7-J10 are all inputs or all outputs. Submodule 2 is not used with this rear module.

Select the type of AES I/O with the selected AES connectors can be defined as inputs or outputs with the pulldown controls on this web page.

Refer to Tab le 3 on pag e 22 for submodule I/O combinations and Figure 11

on page 22 for cabling information.

Note Only the selected AES outputs are valid. Unconfigured AES outputs are

invalid and should not be used.

Figure 24. KAM-MIX-R Rear Module Configuration Web Page

Unbalanced or Balanced radio buttons. The

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Figure 25 illustrates the KAM-AES-R Rear module I/O Config web page.

Select the type of AES I/O with the two sets of buttons. The selected AES connectors can be defined as inputs or outputs with the pulldown controls.

Refer to Tab le 4 on pa ge 2 4 for submodule I/O combinations and Figure 12

on page 23 for cabling information.

Note Only the selected AES outputs are valid. Unconfigured AES outputs are

invalid and should not be used.

Figure 25. KAM-AES-R Rear Module I/O Configuration Web Page

Unbalanced or Balanced radio

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Figure 26 illustrates the KAM-AA-AES-UR Rear module I/O Config web

page. The type of submodule in Position 1 will determine whether Analog Audio connectors J8 and J9 are inputs or outputs. The submodule in Position 2 will determine whether Analog Audio connector J6 is an input or an output.

AES unbalanced connectors J2, J3, J4 and J5 can be defined as all inputs, all outputs, or 2 inputs and 2 outputs with the pulldown controls on this I/O web page.

Note If the KAM-AA-AES-UR Rear module is installed in a frame with a 2000NET

card running version 3.2.2 software, the dual Analog Audio graphics will be shown as boxes with red X’s. The dual audio graphic is not recognized by this version 2000NET card. Functionality is not affected.

Refer to Tab le 6 on pa ge 2 6 for submodule I/O combinations and Figure 13

on page 25 for cabling information.

Figure 26. KAM-AA-AES-UR Rear Module I/O Configuration Web Page

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Figure 27 illustrates the KAM-AA-MIX-BR Rear module I/O Config web

AES balanced connectors J3 and J4 can be defined as inputs or outputs with the pulldown controls on this I/O web page. Refer to Tabl e 6 on pa ge 2 6 for submodule I/O combinations.

There are two identical SDI video outputs at connectors J1 and J2.

Note If the KAM-AA-MIX-BR Rear module is installed in a frame with a 2000NET

module running version 3.2.2 or earlier software, the dual Analog and AES audio graphics will be shown as boxes with red X’s. Functionality is not affected. This rear module requires 2000NET software 4.0.0 or later to recognize the dual graphics.

Refer to Tab le 7 on pa ge 2 8 for submodule I/O combinations and Figure 14

on page 27 for cabling information.

Figure 27. KAM-AA-MIX-BR Rear Module I/O Configuration Web Page

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Figure 28 illustrates the KAM-AA-MIX-UR Rear module I/O Config web

AES unbalanced connector J3 can be defined as inputs or outputs with the pulldown controls on this I/O web page.

There are two identical SDI video outputs at connectors J1 and J2.

Note If the KAM-AA-MIX-UR Rear module is installed in a frame with a 2000NET

Refer to Tab le 8 on pa ge 3 0 for submodule I/O combinations and Figure 15

on page 29 for cabling information.

Figure 28. KAM-AA-MIX-UR Rear Module I/O Configuration Web Page

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I/O Config Page Elements

Four of the AES-Rear module audio connectors are shown in Figure 29 to illustrate the function of each row of the diagram.

Header Row

The top header row provides the connector hardware physical label (J#) and the dedicated signal type for the connector. This information is determined by the type of rear module and front processor module installed (refer to the Functional View Web Page on page 58).

Figure 29. Balanced/Unbalanced AES/EBU Inputs

Gray sections are not available

Header

Connector

Connector physical label

Signal type

Input/Output Selection

I/O mode

Signal name

Status

User input

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Select active connector pair: unbalanced (BNC) or balanced (3-pin)

Connectors

The Connector row illustrates connector type provided (BNC or 3-pin terminal) for each port. Connector type and input/output possibilities vary according to the rear I/O module used or with the presence of ADC or DAC submodules.

Input/Output Mode

I/O mode is either static read-only or an operational Input/Output selection (determined by the rear module used).

Signal Name

Enter a signal name (up to 15 characters) for each operational input/output. The name will be used to identify the signal in other configuration pages.

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Status

Ta bl e 11 shows, by color and signal type, the signal status reports that may

be displayed in the Status row:

Table 11. I/O Config Status Report Messages

Color Video In Analog Audio In Analog Audio Out Digital Audio In Digital Audio Out Video Out

Green Present Present None Present None None

Yellow

Light Grey None Silent/Unused Not Monitored None Not Monitored Not Monitored

Medium Grey None Not Available None Not Available Not Available None

Dark Grey None None None None None Unused

Not present or

525/625 mismatch

None None Not present None None

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Functional View Web Page

Use the Functional View web page (KAM-AV – Figure 30, KAM-SD –

Figure 31 on page 59) to:

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• Monitor module functions and signal paths, and

• Navigate to pages for configuring active functions.

The Functional View page is a block diagram of the installed Kameleon system that reports the module functions and signal paths that are active or inactive in the current configuration. It can be used as a link map for configuring module functions. Begin configuring with one of the input function blocks on the left.

Color coding indicates active functions and flow. Greyed components are inactive due to hardware and/or software constraints. Underlined module functions are links to the page for that function. Return links and logical next step links are provided at the bottom of each configuration page.

Figure 30. Functional View – KAM-AV Web Page

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Figure 31. Functional View – KAM-SD Web Page

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Composite In Web Page

Use the Composite In web page (Figure 32 on page 63) to set parameters for a composite video input (if present) on the KAM-AV module as listed below:

Use this link

Video Input Status

• Adjust input signal gain and black level,

• Select input signal format for 525 line mode (NTSC),

• Include or omit black level Setup for 525 line mode, and

• Select the type of 3D decoding required for the application and adjust 3D Decoder parameters.

The Input Status section is read-only. The Input Signal name is the one assigned on the Input/Output Configuration Web Page on page 50. Input Standard can be affected by settings on the 2000GEN module (if present) and the Video Input Select Web Page on page 69.

Settings for Standard 525/625

The Composite input signal may be adjusted as required before decoding by using the controls on this page. 625 line rate settings do not require and do not show Video Input Signal Option or Input Signal Setup.

Note The PAL-M standard is not supported for 3D decoding.

Input Video Gain

Input Video signal gain can be adjusted approximately ± 6dB.

Black Level

Black level can be adjusted ±20% of peak black-to-white amplitude. With a video input at nominal level, 1% equals 7 mV in PAL-B and 0.93 IRE in NTSC.

Input Signal Setup

For 525 line rate, if the composite input to the module includes setup, click on the as part of the conversion process.

Note When setup is selected, artifacts or spikes are sometimes detected at the

Setup radio button. The setup will be removed from the video signal

start or end of the active picture due to the positioning of the start of setup. These can be minimized by adjusting the clipping controls on the Video Proc web page, then applying the clips to the VBI/Data Lines.

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3D Decoder Control

The composite input is processed through a 3D decoder which offers three preset decoder modes and a user defined mode. Preset modes are selected according to the amount of motion present in the input video.

Each decoder mode has a set of default values when selected. User controls are provided for setting motion threshold, the type of comb filtering, luma and chroma threshold levels, and luma bandwidth.

To determine the best preset decoding mode for your application, select one of the 3D preset decoding modes at the bottom of the 3D Decoder Control section depending on the amount of motion in the input video:

Low Motion – this is a 3D temporal filter ideal for applications where there

•

is little motion in the video, such as scenes involving sitting and other scenes involving little motion.

Mixed Motion – a general purpose filter, this is the default choice for most

•

video applications involving mixed motion.

High Motion – a 2D adaptive filter is employed for handling change in

•

motion recommended for video where there will be a great deal of motion such as sports. Once motion is detected in a scene, the high motion decoder should be used.

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User Defined – changing any preset value in the Motion decoders will

•

switch to the user mode.

After setting the preset decoder mode for the amount of motion in the video application, use the following controls to maximize video quality.

3D Motion Threshold

This control sets the amount of motion between pixels that is detected in the incoming video. The motion detector processes the magnitude difference between luminance and chrominance on successive incoming frames. This difference is then compared to the 3D motion threshold.

For scenes with fast motion, using the default threshold to value of 5. This low threshold indicates that the pixels will be changing faster and will be compared for motion more often. Whereas, for a low motion scene, using the default threshold value is set for 60, indicating that the pixels will be changing less often so motion is detected at a higher threshold. For a general purpose video input, using the set for 25.

Use the 3D Motion Threshold control to maximize the video for motion. You may use the default threshold values of each preset decoder as a guide to setting the 3D Motion Threshold and the right preset decoder mode. Once the default threshold for a decoder type is exceeded, try switching to another decoder preset.

High Motion preset decoder sets the

Low Motion preset decoder, the

Mixed Motion, the default threshold is

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For example, if the preset decoder is set for Mixed Motion and lowering the 3D Motion Threshold improves the video, select the decoder to switch to a 2D adaptive decoder type. If increasing the threshold improves the video, switch to the

Comb Filter

The comb filter is part of the 2D adaptive comb filter mode. It determines what component of the video will be used to detect motion (Luma and Chroma or just the Luma or Chroma portion of the video).

Luma + Chroma – when set for both luminance and chrominance, the 2D

• adaptive decoder motion detector is controlled by both the luminance and chrominance magnitude error.

Luma – in this mode, the 2D adaptive decoder motion selector is con-

• trolled by only the luminance magnitude error in the video.

Chroma – in this mode, the 2D adaptive decoder motion selector is con-

• trolled by only the chrominance magnitude error in the video.

Luma Level

High Motion preset

Low Motion preset (3D decoder type).

The Luma Level control sets the magnitude error threshold for the Y or luminance component of the video signal in the comb filter. The default value is 56.

Chroma Level

The Chroma Level control sets the magnitude error threshold for the chrominance portion of the video signal in the comb filter. The default value is 56.

Luma Bandwidth

The Luma Bandwidth sets the frequency at which the comb filtering occurs. It can be set for

Narrow – extends the 2D comb filter to lower frequencies and is the

• default bandwidth for the

Wide – allows 2D comb filtering only at higher frequencies. This is the

•

Mixed and Low Motion default and used for 625 input video.

Note Narrow or Wide bandwidth may be selected according to the chrominance

subcarrier frequency and chrominance bandwidth.

Narrow or Wide.

High Motion preset mode.

Reset 3D Decoder

Press the Reset 3D Decoder to Default to return to the default Mixed Motion mode with the defaults listed in Table 10 on page 33.

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Figure 32. Composite Input Web Page

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VBI Decode Web Page for Composite Input

Use the VBI decode web page (Figure 33 for 525, Figure 34 on page 65 for

625) to configure the VBI and Data Line decoding of the composite input

signal (KAM-AV only).

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The currently detected line rate will be reported. Use the View Selection to view the page at the correct line rate with the 525 or 625 radio button.

On a line-by-line basis you can remove black level setup (in NTSC video) and select one of the following three decoding options:

• Blank existing VBI and Data Line information,

• Select Notch Decoding of the composite signal, or

• Pass through decoded VBI and Data Lines (active video lines) information as is.

Note The data lines not reserved for carrying data on the previous page will appear

greyed out.

Figure 33. VBI Decode Web Page (Composite Input, 525 Line Rate Shown)

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Figure 34. VBI Decode Web Page (Composite Input, 625 Line Rate Shown)

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SDI Input Web Page

Use this link

On the KAM-AV or KAM-SD, use the SDI In web page to view the status of the SDI input signal in Summary view or Detail view:

• Select the in Figure 35.

•Use the

Current State

The Current State summary window will indicate Error if any error report shown in the

Reported Errors

If any error report shown in the Detail status field is logged, the Reported

Errors

window in the Summary field will say Error. Error reports are not reported to Kameleon status pages or SNMP monitoring devices unless they are enabled (checked) in the

Figure 35. SDI In Web Page – Summary View

Summary radio button to bring up the summary view shown

Clear All Status button to clear and reset the status reporting.

Detail status field is logged.

Detail field.

To view a detailed view of the SDI input status, select the Detail radio button to bring up the view shown in Figure 36 on page 67.

This view provides input signal status for both EDH Error and Feed Forward status. Each status report can be disabled by deselecting the corresponding Reporting checkbox. Each status report can also be cleared and reset by selecting the corresponding

Clear Status button.

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Figure 36. SDI Input Web Page (Detail View)

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DEMUX Web Page

Use the DEMUX (demultiplex) web page to extract AES/EBU audio

Use this link

groups that are present in the incoming SDI video. These audio groups become inputs on the Audio Input Select web page (Figure 64 on page 99) and any pair can be routed to one of the four audio processing paths. The two extracted groups also remain in the SDI video signal. To delete groups from the SDI signal, go to the MUX Web Page on page 80.

In Figure 37, two groups (G1 and G2) have been extracted from the SDI input providing four two-channel audio streams for input into the Audio Input Select stage. Any two of Groups G1-G4 may be extracted.

Figure 37. Demultiplexing Capacity

SDI Input

Audio Input Select functions

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AES1 AES2 AES1 AES2 AES1 AES2 AES1 AES2

AES Groups 1 - 4

G4G3G2G1

Extraction of four two-channel streams from 2 groups

AES2 channel 1 AES2 channel 2

Video

Audio Stream 4

NOTE One audio group = two streams

(AES1 & 2)

One stream = two channels

AES1 channel 1 AES1 channel 2

AES2 channel 1 AES2 channel 2

AES1 channel 1 AES1 channel 2

Audio Stream 3

Audio Stream 2

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Audio Stream 1

Use the DEMUX web page to demultiplex the desired streams (Figure 38).

Figure 38. Audio Demultiplex Web Page

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Video Input Select Web Page

Use the Video Input Select web page (Figure 39 on page 71) to:

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• Configure input video type and line rate,

• Enable or disable Loss of Signal reporting to the Status page and SNMP monitoring (refer to the 2000NET manual for SNMP information),

• Configure Vertical Blanking Interval (in Advanced mode), and

• Select the output timing reference.

View Setting

In the View Selection display, choose the Standard radio button to display the standard settings shown in Figure 39 on page 71. Use the configuring the Vertical Blanking Interval for selecting active video lines to carry data (see Advanced VBI Configuration on page 72).

Video Selection Settings

The following functions are provided in the Video Selection section:

• Input Name – (read-only) signal name is entered on the

• Input Status –

• Signal presence reported

Advanced view for

I/O Config page

• Enable/disable Loss of Signal report to both Kameleon status pages

and SNMP monitoring devices.

Note The disabling of video and reference Loss of Signal reports and SDI Input

Error warnings allow you to filter these reports from higher level Kameleon status displays and SNMP monitoring. They will still be reported on this page.

•Video Format –

• Current input video format reported.

• Choose between SDI and Composite video format or select Auto-

matic signal format detection.

• Video Line Rate – select 525 or 625 line rate or enable automatic line rate detection.

• Flywheel Video Decoder – use of the Flywheel Video Decoder is recommended when working with noisy input signals, such as satellite feeds. Once the optimum input signal has been acquired, turn the Flywheel Video Decoder off during normal operation.

For best results, turn the Flywheel Video Decoder on by selecting the checkbox and set the Output Timing Selection source to the optimum video input signal, then turn the flywheel off (uncheck).

Video In. Locate

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When the Flywheel Video Decoder is turned on, a caution will appear as shown in Figure 39 on page 71. Since the Flywheel decoder generates its own video timing for the incoming video stream to deal with noise and interruptions, leaving it on during normal operation may cause undesirable re synchronization delays if the source changes or is lost. It will take about 9 seconds to change states.

•Frame Reference –

• 2000GEN frame reference signal presence reported,

• Enable/disable Loss of Signal report to both Kameleon status pages and SNMP monitoring devices.

• SDI Input Errors – displayed only for SDI input (SDI or Auto)

• ‘Input signal errors reported.

• Enable/disable SDI error warning report to both Kameleon status pages and SNMP monitoring devices.

• Frame Sync/Delay – (read-only) Frame Sync mode is reported when Output Timing Selection is vided from the 2000GEN module. Delay mode is reported when the input signal (

Internal Frame Reference and timing is pro-

Video In) is used for timing reference

Output Timing Selection

If you have a 2000GEN reference module installed in the frame and want the Kameleon to work as a frame synchronizer, set the output timing source

Internal Frame Reference. Otherwise, set the output timing source to Video In.

Note For correct composite out color framing in PAL-B, always use the Internal

Frame Reference.

Note When a video input with embedded audio is switched, the audio will mute

when the module is set to Delay mode (Video In reference). To avoid any audio muting, use the Internal Frame reference (Frame Sync).

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Figure 39. Video Input Select Web Page

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Advanced VBI Configuration

Advanced VBI configuration allows you extend VBI into the active picture range for special data insertion requirements. Active video lines that are used to carry data are referred to as Data Lines.

To add Data Lines to VBI:

1. Choose Advanced (VBI Config) on the Video Input Select web page

(Figure 40).

Figure 40. Standard and Advanced View Selection

The VBI/Data Lines panel will appear at the bottom of the web page (see

Figure 41 on page 73 for 525 line rate and Figure 42 on page 73 for 625

line rate).

2. Select the last line (includes all previous active video lines) that will be

used for data.

Selected active video lines will be shown in the the web page as shown for lines 21/284 and 22/285 in Figure 41 on page 73 and lines 24/337 and 25/338 in Figure 42 on page 73.

Active video lines that can be made available for data insertion are:

• For 525, lines 21 – 24 in Field 1, lines 284 – 287 in Field 2

• For 625, lines 24 – 28 in Field 1, lines 337 – 341 in Field 2

Reserved for Data section of

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Figure 41. Advanced VBI Configuration – 525 Line Rate

Figure 42. Advanced VBI Configuration – 625 Line Rate

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Frame Sync Web Page

Use the Frame Sync web page to:

• Adjust horizontal and vertical timing, and

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Timing Adjustment

Freeze Mode Selection

• Freeze the current output or, if using a 2000GEN reference signal, select an automatic freeze or disable mode for output when the signal is lost.

Ta bl e 12 shows the ranges of timing for 525 and 625 signal formats.

Table 12. Timing Adjustment Ranges

Line Rate Max Horizontal Adjustment Max Vertical Adjustment

525/NTSC 857.5 pixels 524 lines

625/PAL 863.5 pixels 624 lines

The Freeze mode controls available depend on the output timing reference selected on the Video Input Select Web Page on page 69.

Frame Sync mode (using the 2000GEN Internal Frame Reference output timing

reference) provides the manual activation selections plus

AutoFreeze modes to be used when the video signal is lost (Figure 43 on

page 75). AutoBlack outputs a black signal while AutoFreeze outputs the

last complete video field.

You may also choose pletely (no signal of any kind) when the signal is lost.

When set to Frame Delay mode (using the Freeze Mode allows you to manually freeze the output using one

Frame, or Disabled Output (Figure 44 on page 75). A field freeze provides

less resolution and no motion artifacts in the output. In Frame mode, the resolution is higher since both fields are present, but the presentation of two fields can cause motion artifacts.

Disabled Output, which will disable the SDI output com-

Video In output timing reference),

AutoBlack and

Field 1, Field 2,

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Figure 43. Frame Synchronizer Web Page – Internal Frame Reference

Figure 44. Frame Synchronizer Web Page – Video In Reference

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Video Processing Web Page

Use the Video Processing page (Figure 45 on page 77) to:

• Enable/disable Standard or Advanced video processing,

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• Turn on Color Bars test signal,

• Enable/disable video gain lock,

• Adjust component video gain (Y, B-Y, R-Y),

• Adjust component video DC Offset (Y, B-Y, R-Y),

• Enable/disable soft and hard clipping controls, and

• Apply selected clip settings to VBI/Data lines.

Video Processing Controls

Video Processing Enable

To bypass Video Processing on the SDI signal select Disable (Figure 45 on

page 77). To make video processing adjustments to the SDI signal select

Enable or select Color Bars to use the internally generated 100% vertical color

bars test signal.

Two modes of video processing are available, Standard or Advanced. With

Standard selected, only the Y Channel Video Processing controls on the left

will be visible along with the clipping controls.

When trols will also be displayed as shown in Figure 46 on page 79.

Advanced is selected, the B-Y and R-Y Gain and Balance/Offset con-

Standard View

In Standard View (Figure 45 on page 77), adjust the following for the Y Channel:

• Contrast/Y Gain – adjust the percentage of luminance relative to white (50 to 149.6%).

• Saturation/Chroma Gain – adjust the percentage of saturation and chroma gain relative to 100% saturation (50 to 149.6%).

• Brightness/Y Offset – adjust the amount of brightness/Y offset in mV (-3.55 to 3.44%)

• Hue/Chroma Phase – for 525 signals only, adjust the hue/chroma phase in degrees (-89.8 to 89.8 degrees).

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Figure 45. Video Processing Web Page – Standard View

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Clipping Controls

Clipping controls are provided that affect the luminance (soft/Y) and overall saturation (hard/video) levels of the output signal.

Refer to Figure 45 on page 77. To enable the clip controls select the radio button. You may also apply the clip levels to the vertical blanking interval by checking the available on the VBI SDI web page (page 87).

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

•Use the (white) of the luminance signal (positive excursions).

•Use the end (black) of the luminance signal (negative spikes and Super Black).

•Use the end (white) of the overall video signal (clips white and reduces overall saturation level to fit within clip).

•Use the bottom end (black) of the overall video signal (clips black and reduces overall saturation level to fit within clip).

Advanced View

In Advanced View (Figure 46 on page 79), adjust the following for the B-Y and R-Y Channels:

Enable

Apply Clips to VBI/Data Lines box. This control is also

Soft/Y White Clip control to set the clipping level for the top end

Soft/Y Black Clip control to set the clipping level for the bottom

Hard/Video White Clip control to set the clipping level for the top

Hard/Video Black Clip control to set the clipping level for the

Note To adjust gain for all channels simultaneously, set Video Gain Lock to On.

• B-Y/R-Y Gain – adjust the percentage of B-Y and R-Y gain relative to 100% (50 to 149.6%).

• B-Y/R-Y Balance/Offset – adjust the amount of B-Y and R-Y DC offset in mV (-3.55 to 3.44%)

Reset To Default

Select the Reset To Default button on the bottom of the screen to return all values to the factory defaults.

This locks Y, B-Y, and R-Y adjustments together. Adjustment of one gain setting changes all gain values (Y, B-Y, R-Y) the same amount.

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Figure 46. Video Proc Web Page – Advanced View

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MUX Web Page

Use the MUX (multiplex) web page to:

• Delete unwanted audio groups from the SDI input video signal or clear

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all horizontal ancillary data (HANC), and

• Insert or replace audio groups into the SDI video stream that have been selected on the Audio Input Select web page, paired on the Audio Channel Pairing web page and configured in the Audio Proc, Audio Sync, and Audio Delay web pages.

Note The audio channel pairs available to each Mux Group below are determined

by the Audio Channel Pairing web page (see page 100).

Note The Kameleon multiplexing circuit assumes there are no gaps between

Groups in the input SDI video signal. If there are gaps, and one or more groups are inserted or replaced, all input Groups after the gap will be removed.

The MUX web page provides two functions: Group Deletion and Group Replacement.

Group Deletion

The Group Deletion area of the MUX web page reports if an embedded audio signal is present in any of the four possible audio groups in the incoming SDI signal and the output status of each group. It is the same as the Status reporting on the DEMUX web page (Figure 38 on page 68). It can be used to delete unwanted embedded audio groups or clear all HANC (horizontal ancillary data) in the SDI video input signal if present.

Composite Video Input

When composite video is selected as the input to the module (no embedded audio is possible), the MUX web page Group Deletion section will appear as shown in Figure 47 with the out.

Figure 47. Composite Video Input

Delete and No Input HANC data to clear greyed

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No Embedded Audio

If no embedded audio groups are present in the incoming SDI signal, the Group Deletion input status section will appear as shown in Figure 48. Input Status is No deletion or Group Replacement is possible with this status.

Figure 48. No Embedded Audio Present

Not Present and Output Status is Empty for each audio group.

Pass and Delete Embedded Audio

If an embedded audio group is present in the incoming SDI signal and has been selected for will be passed to the output as shown in Figure 49. Input Status is and Output Status is

Audio groups present in the incoming SDI stream may also be deleted. Check the corresponding pletely that is reported as will report

Figure 49. Pass and Delete Embedded Audio

Deleted.

No Extraction on the DEMUX web page, the audio group

Present

Passed.

Delete checkbox to remove an audio group com-

Present from the SDI stream. The Output Status

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Clear All HANC Data

All horizontal ancillary data can be cleared from the SDI input signal by selecting the all present groups as being deleted (Figure 50).

Figure 50. Clear All HANC Data from SDI Video

Clear all HANC data checkbox. The Output Status will then show

24-Bit Audio Warning

The warning “24 Bit Audio in all four groups may exceed data space capabilities” may appear under the Group Deletion section when any of the following conditions occur:

•SDI Video In,

• 525 line video format,

• 24 bit audio format for Mux Group A, or

• 24 bit audio format for Mux Group B.

An example of this is shown in Figure 51.

Figure 51. 24 Bit Audio Warning

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Group Replacement

Mux groups A and B can replace existing audio groups in the SDI stream and/or be inserted into an empty group space with the Group Replacement function (Figure 53 on page 84). Mux Group A and Mux Group B are configured using the inputs to the Audio Input Select web page (page 97) then the Audio Channel pairing web page (page 100). Two Mux groups can be multiplexed (embedded) into the SDI output stream.

A multiplexing example of replacing and inserting audio is shown in

Figure 53 on page 84. In this case, Audio Group 1, present in the incoming

SDI video stream, has been replaced with Mux Group A by selecting the

Stream A and Stream B checkboxes and the Group 1 radio button in the Group

column.

Mux Group B has been inserted into empty Audio Group 3, not present in the incoming SDI video stream, by selecting the boxes and the

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Stream A and Stream B check-

Group 3 radio button in the Group column.

The Sample rate ( ding.

Figure 52 depicts an example of the multiplexing of the selected audio Mux

groups into the SDI video stream based on the selections made on the Mux web page in Figure 53 on page 84.

Figure 52. Multiplexing into the SDI Stream

SDI stream

G1 Replaced

Audio streams determined

by Audio Input Selections

and Audio Channel Pairing

One audio Group = two streams (A & B) max. One stream = two channels (1 & 2) max.

EAV SAV

AES1 AES2 AES1 AES2 AES1 AES2 AES1 AES2

Channel 1 Channel 2

Audio Pairs

20 or 24 Bits) can be set for each Mux group before embed-

Empty

G4G3G2G1

G3 Inserted

Channel 1 Channel 2

Audio Stream B

Audio Stream A

Video

Audio Stream B

Mux Group B

Audio Stream A

Mux Group A

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Figure 53. MUX Web Page – Replace and Insert Audio

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KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages

VBI Encode Web Page for Composite Output

Use the VBI Encode web page (Figure 54 for 525, Figure 55 on page 86 for 625 line rate) to configure the VBI and Data Line encoding for the composite output signal (KAM-AV module only).

The currently detected line rate will be reported. Use the View Selection to view the web page at the correct line rate with the 525 or 625 radio button.

This web page allows you to do the following on a line-by-line basis:

• Blank existing VBI and Data Line information

• Remove black level setup (in 525 line rate only)

You may also apply the clipping done in the Video Processor to all VBI lines by checking the

Note The data lines not reserved for carrying data on the Video Input Select web

page will appear greyed out. See Advanced VBI Configuration on page 72.

Figure 54. VBI Encode Web Page – 525 Line Rate

Apply Clips to VBI/Data Lines checkbox.

Data lines configured in Advanced VBI view on Video Input Select web page

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Figure 55. VBI Encode Web Page – 625 Line Rate

Data lines configured in Advanced VBI view on Video Input Select web page

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VBI Data Line Configuration for SDI Output

Use the VBI SDI web page (Figure 56 for 525, Figure 57 on page 88 for 625 line rate) to configure blanking for the VBI and Data Lines.

Use this link

• The currently detected line rate will be reported. Use the View Selection

to view the web page at the correct line rate with the button.

• On a line-by-line basis you can blank existing VBI and Data Line infor-

mation by selecting the corresponding checkbox.

• Check the

made with the Video Processor to all of the VBI lines. This control is also available on the Video Processing web page (page 76).

Note The data lines not reserved for carrying data on the Video Input Select web

Figure 56. VBI SDI Web Page – 525 Line Rate

Apply Clips to VBI/Data Lines checkbox to apply the clip values

page will appear grayed out. See Advanced VBI Configuration on page 72.

Data lines configured in Advanced VBI view on Video Input Select web page

525 or 625 radio

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Figure 57. VBI SDI Web Page – 625 Line Rate

Data lines configured in

Advanced VBI view on

Video Input Select web page

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Video Composite Out Web Page

Use the Composite Out web page (Figure 58) to adjust the following components of the video composite output signal (KAM-AV module only):

KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages

Use this link

•Signal setup,

• Cross Color removal,

• Chrominance signal,

• Burst signal, and

• Gain, and Fine and Coarse delay.

Figure 58. KAM-AV Video Composite Out Web Page

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Signal Setup

For 525 standard composite, select Setup to add setup to the output or No

Setup

to not add it to the composite output.

Cross Color Removal

Enable Cross Color Removal filtering for a composite signal that displays unwanted luminance and chrominance artifacts produced during encoding of the signal.

Chrominance Removal

Enable Chrominance Removal to completely remove the chrominance portion of the composite output signal.

Burst Removal

Enable Burst Removal to completely remove the burst portion of the composite output signal.

Output Video Adjustments

Gain and coarse/fine delay of the composite output signal can be set to calibrated values by selecting the pendent of the Frame Sync and SDI Video output controls.

User Adjustable is selected use the following controls to adjust the com-

If posite output:

Delay Coarse – adjusts the output delay in coarse steps of 5 pixels (double

• arrows) or 0.5 pixels (single arrows). The coarse delay range is from 0–4095 pixels.

Delay Fine – adjusts the percent of output delay in fine steps of 10 percent

• (double arrows) o r1.0 percent (single arrows). The fine delay range is from 0–100% (100% = 37-38 ns)

Output Video Gain – adjusts the output video gain in steps of 5 percent

• (double arrows) or 0.5 percent (single arrows). The output gain range is approximately 61–138.5 percent.

Calibrated button. The delay settings are inde-

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When the User Adjustable radio button is selected the following controls are also made available for adjustment of the composite output (Figure 59):

• Luma Gain – adjust percentage of luma (brightness) relative to 100%.

• Chroma Gain – adjust the percentage of color saturation relative to

100%.

• Black Level – adjust the percentage of black level relative to 0%.

• Hue – (control appears in 525 only) adjust the hue of the output signal

in degrees.

Figure 59. KAM-AV Composite Out Web Page (User Adjustments)

User Adjustments

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SDI Out Web Page

Use the SDI Out web page (Figure 60) to adjust the coarse delay of the SDI output signal independent of the Frame Sync and Composite Video con-

Use this link

trols. This page is present only for the KAM-AV module.

Figure 60. KAM-AV Video SDI Out Web Page

Output Delay Coarse

This web page provides an output delay coarse timing adjustment for the Video SDI Output signal only. This adjustment does not affect the Frame Sync timing or the Composite Video Output.

Adjust the output delay in coarse steps of 5 pixels (double arrows) or 0.5 pixels (single arrows). The coarse delay range is from 0–4095 pixels.

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KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages

Analog Audio Inputs Web Page

The Analog Audio Inputs web page is present when a KAM-ADC submodule is installed on the front media module. Analog audio inputs are available from all rear modules except the KAM-AES-R.

Use the Analog Audio Inputs web page (Figure 61) to view the signal present and clipping status of the analog audio inputs and set maximum input levels.

These audio groups become inputs on the Audio Input Select web page (Figure 64 on page 99) and any pair can be routed to one of the four audio processing paths.

Figure 61. Analog Audio Inputs Web Page

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Input

The Input column will indicate which rear module connectors are being used to input the analog audio. Refer to the Input/Output Configuration Web

Page on page 50 for how to configure the analog audio input connectors.

Name

The Name column will report the default input name for these audio connectors or the name given to the inputs by the user.

Maximum Input Level

The maximum input level is adjustable -2.0 to +28 dBu. Kameleon uses this value to adjust the signal level into the A-to-D converter for the best signal-to-noise and dynamic range.

Signal Present

A Signal Present status will be reported if the incoming signal is greater than -40 dBFS.

Clipping

Clipping will be reported when incoming signals are in excess of approximately 0.5 dB of maximum level.

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AES Inputs Web Page

Use the AES Inputs web page (Figure 62) to check AES/EBU input signal status decoded from the input signal status bits.

KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages

Use this link

These audio groups become inputs on the Audio Input Select web page (Figure 64 on page 99) and any pair can be routed to one of the four audio processing paths.

Figure 62. AES/EBU Audio Inputs Web Page

Input

The Input column will indicate which rear module connectors are being used to input AES audio depending on the type of rear module installed. Refer to the Input/Output Configuration Web Page on page 50 for how to configure the AES input connectors.

Name

The Name column will report the default input name for these audio connectors or the name given to the inputs by the user.

Signal State

The signal state of the AES audio will be reported as Present or Not Present.

Sample Rate

Kameleon accepts AES/EBU input signals at sample rates from 31 kHz to 96 kHz. The currently detected sample rate will be reported.

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Mode

All Kameleon audio processing is done in 24-bit mode. 20-bit input signals are converted to 24-bits using dithering probability. 20- or 24-bit output mode is selectable on later pages for AES/EBU and multiplexed (SDI) outputs.

Emphasis

Ch1 and Ch2 Emphasis windows report whether high frequency emphasis is present (On/Off) on the audio input signal. Emphasis is high frequency gain adjustment that can conform to 50/15 μs or CCIT J.17 standards.

Data

The Ch1 and Ch2 Data windows report whether the input channels contain standard AES/EBU Audio or Data.

AES Errors Detected

Use the Clear button to refresh the AES Errors Detected in the AES Errors Detected column.

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Audio Input Select Web Page

Use the Audio Input Select web page to select and format the four audio streams for downstream processing and output. The Audio Input Select web page is shown in Figure 64 on page 99.

The Audio Input Select web page provides the following functions:

• Selects the source assignment for each audio stream with the radio

button in each stream column.

• Enable or disables sample rate conversion for each stream,

• Enable or disables Loss of Signal reporting for each stream.

• Enable or disables AES error reporting for each AES stream.

All available audio inputs from the DEMUX, Analog Audio Inputs, and AES Inputs web pages are fed to the Audio Input Select page. From the available inputs, configure up to four audio streams for processing and output.

Figure 63 illustrates the possible audio sources and destinations for the

configured streams.

Silence may also be selected for any stream.

KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages

Figure 63. Audio Input Sources and Destinations

Sources for audio inputs

Audio destinations

for audio inputs

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Refer to Figure 64 on page 99 for the following explanations.

Input Stream Select

All available audio inputs are listed on the Audio Input Select web page with the names defined on the I/O Config web page. For this example, module default names are used.

Select the desired Stream 1-4 by selecting the corresponding radio button for that input.

Status

The status of each of the selected inputs is reported as Present or Not Present.

Sample Rate Convert

On demultiplexed and AES audio inputs, select whether to disable sample rate conversion on each stream. This does not apply to analog audio inputs.

Loss of Signal Reporting

Enable or disable loss of signal reporting for each stream to higher levels such as SNMP reporting. This does not apply to analog audio inputs.

Reporting

The Reporting row will display what status is being reported to the higher levels. When Reporting is unchecked, the display will report

AES Errors

Enable or disable AES error reporting to higher levels. This is not applicable for analog or demultiplexed digital audio signals.

Not Monitored.

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Figure 64. Audio Input Select Web Page

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Audio Channel Pairing Web Page

The Audio Channel Pairing web page (Figure 65) allows the input audio channels to be arbitrarily recombined into new pairs, streams, and groups.

Use this link

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

The recombined audio pairs can be routed as follows:

• Any output pair can be routed to any of the AES/EBU output streams of the module (see AES Outputs Web Page on page 106).

• Any output pair can be routed to an analog output pair (see Analog

Audio Outputs Web Page on page 105).

• Either or both Multiplexing Groups can be inserted into the SDI output video (see

Note Audio input names are assigned using the I/O Config page. Factory default

MUX Web Page on page 80).

names are used here.

Figure 65. Audio Channel Pairing Web Page

Audio Input channels from Audio Input Select web page (sources)

Four audio pairings

Output Streams

Channel pairing allows left/right channel swapping

Channel pairing allows channels to be paired in any combination

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Preface

About This Manual

Contents

Kameleon Series Multi-function Modules

Introduction

Quickstart Guide

Installation

Frame Capacity

Module Placement in the Kameleon Frame

Cabling

KAM-AA-R Configurations

KAM-MIX-R Configurations

KAM-AES-R Configurations

KAM-AA-AES-UR Configurations

KAM-AA-MIX-BR Configurations

KAM-AA-MIX-UR Configurations

Power Up

Operation Indicator LEDs

Configuration and Adjustments

Configuration Summary

Newton Control Panel Configuration

Web Browser Interface

Web Page Operations and Functional Elements

Status and Identification Header

Initial Configuration Process Overview

KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages

Status Web Page

Color-coded Status Indicators and Links

Status/Front Module Properties

Submodule Properties

Warning/Fault Summary

Input/Output Configuration Web Page

I/O Config Page Elements

Functional View Web Page

Composite In Web Page

Video Input Status

Settings for Standard 525/625

3D Decoder Control

VBI Decode Web Page for Composite Input

SDI Input Web Page

Current State

Reported Errors

DEMUX Web Page

Video Input Select Web Page

View Setting

Video Selection Settings

Output Timing Selection

Advanced VBI Configuration

Frame Sync Web Page

Timing Adjustment

Freeze Mode Selection

Video Processing Web Page

Video Processing Controls

Clipping Controls

Advanced View

Reset To Default

MUX Web Page

Group Deletion

Group Replacement

VBI Encode Web Page for Composite Output

VBI Data Line Configuration for SDI Output

Video Composite Out Web Page

Signal Setup

Cross Color Removal

Chrominance Removal

Burst Removal

Output Video Adjustments

SDI Out Web Page

Output Delay Coarse

Analog Audio Inputs Web Page

Input

Name

Maximum Input Level

Signal Present

Clipping

AES Inputs Web Page