Grass Valley Performer-HD User Manual
Instruction Manual
071-0299-00
FIRST PRINTING: SEPTEMBER 1998
PERFORMER-HD
DIGITAL 10X1 ROUTING SWITCHER
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Contents
Preface
About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Conventions Used In This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Important Safeguards
Injury Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Use Proper Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Ground the Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Do Not Operate Without Covers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Use Proper Fuse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Do Not operate in Wet/Damp Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Avoid Exposed Circuitry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Product Damage Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Use Proper Power Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Use Proper Voltage Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Provide Proper Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
Safety Terms and Symbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
Terms in This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
Terms on the Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
Symbols on the Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
Regulatory Notices
Certifications and Compliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii
Canadian Certified Power Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii
FCC Emission Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii
Canadian EMC Notice of Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii
Canadian Certified AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiv
EN55022 Class A Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiv
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Contents
Section 1 — Overview
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
High Definition Background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
System Level Architecture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Section 2 — Installation
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Dip Switch Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Performer-HD ASCII. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Vertical Interval Strobe Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Switch Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Switcher Polling Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Serial Communications Protocol Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Button Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Rack Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
D Connector Cabling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Matrix BNC Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Section 3 — Operation and Maintenance
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Performer-HD Front & Remote Panel Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Data Rate Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Audio Follow Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Breakaway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Video Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Audio1 Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Audio2 Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Joystick Override Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Serial Protocol Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Performer-HD ASCII Protocol. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Command Line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Command Strings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Performer-HD Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Model 110 Compatible Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
SMPTE 3245-E Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
SMPTE Message Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21
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Glossary
Index
Contents
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Preface
About This Manual
This manual provides installation, operation, and service information for
the Performer-HD 10x1 Digital Routing Switcher.
Conventions Used In This Manual
Buttons pressed or switches set at specific locations on the Performer-HD
control panel are shown in the following type:
Press the
■
Set the
■
Mbps range.
Reclock
Video
button.
switch to
Off
to use SDTV signals in the 10 Mbps to 700
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Important Safeguards
Please read and follow the important safety information listed below, not-
ing especially those instructions related to risk of fire, electric shock or in-
jury to persons. Additional specific warnings not listed here may also be
found throughout the manual.
WARNING Any instructions in this manual that require opening the equipment cover or
Injury Precautions
Use Proper Power Cord
To avoid fire hazard, use only the power cord specified for this product.
Ground the Product
This product is grounded through the grounding conductor of the power
cord. To avoid electric shock, the grounding conductor must be connected
to earth ground. Before making connections to the input or output termi-
nals of the product, ensure that the product is properly grounded.
enclosure are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk
of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in
the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so.
Do Not Operate Without Covers
To avoid electric shock or fire hazard, do not operate this product with cov-
ers or panels removed.
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Important Safeguards
Use Proper Fuse
Do Not operate in Wet/Damp Conditions
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere
To avoid fire hazard, use only the fuse type and rating specified for this
product.
To avoid electric shock, do not operate this product in wet or damp condi-
tions.
To avoid injury or fire hazard, do not operate this product in an explosive
atmosphere.
Avoid Exposed Circuitry
To avoid injury, remove jewelry such as rings, watches, and other metallic
objects. Do not touch exposed connections and components when power is
present.
Product Damage Precautions
Use Proper Power Source
Do not operate this product from a power source that applies more than the
voltage specified.
Use Proper Voltage Setting
Before applying power, ensure that the line selector is in the proper posi-
tion for the power source being used.
Provide Proper Ventilation
To prevent product overheating, provide proper ventilation.
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Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures
If you suspect there is damage to this product, have it inspected by quali-
fied service personnel.
Safety Terms and Symbols
Terms in This Manual
These terms may appear in this manual:
Important Safeguards
WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING:
sult in personal injury or loss of life.
CAUTION:
damage to the equipment or other property.
Terms on the Product
These terms may appear on the product:
DANGER indicates a personal injury hazard immediately accessible as one
reads the marking.
WARNING indicates a personal injury hazard not immediately accessible
as you read the marking.
CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product.
Symbols on the Product
Warning statements identify conditions or practices that can re-
Caution statements identify conditions or practices that can result in
DANGER. High voltage. Presence of dangerous voltage within the equip-
ment enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
ATTENTION. Refer to manual. Presence of important operating and main-
tenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appli-
ance.
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Important Safeguards
The fuse referenced in the text must be replaced with one having the ratings
indicated.
Protective grounding terminal. Such a terminal must be connected to earth
ground prior to making any other connections to the equipment.
External protective grounding terminal. Such a terminal may be connected
to earth ground as a supplement to an internal grounding terminal.
Equipment contains static sensitive components. Use anti-static grounding
equipment whenever handling or servicing modules and components.
When circuit modules are removed from the frame, place them on a flat
static controlled surface. Failure to follow this precaution can result in com-
ponent damage due to electrostatic discharge.
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Regulatory Notices
Certifications and Compliances
Canadian Certified Power Cords
Canadian approval includes the products and power cords appropriate for
use in the North America power network. All other power cords supplied
are approved for the country of use.
FCC Emission Control
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equip-
ment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not in-
stalled and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equip-
ment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which
case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Tektronix can affect
emission compliance and could void the user’s authority to operate this
equipment.
Canadian EMC Notice of Compliance
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regula-
tions of the Canadian Department of Communications. Le present appareil
numerique n‘emet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassant les limites ap-
plicables aux appareils numeriques de la classe A prescrites dans le Regle-
ment sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le ministere des
Communications du Canada.
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Regulatory Notices
Canadian Certified AC Adapter
EN55022 Class A Warning
Canadian approval includes the AC adapters appropriate for use in the
North America power network. All other AC adapters supplied are ap-
proved for the country of use.
For products that comply with Class A. In a domestic environment this
product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be re-
quired to take adequate measures.
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Overview
Introduction
Performer-HD has the full functionally of the Performer-SD with the added
ability to switch HDTV video signals.
Full bandwidth HDTV video signals are routed through a 10x1 video ma-
trix. The 10 Inputs and 1 Output will switch uncompressed serial digital
SMPTE 292M at 1.485 Gbps rate and in bypass (non-reclocking) mode will
handle data rates from 10 Mbps to 700 Mbps.
Audio signals are routed through two audio matrices of stereo AES/EBU
channels of 10x1 serial digital audio switching.
Section
1
HD Vid
On
Off
Present Reclock
V A1 CH1/2
A2 CH2/3
Figure 1-1. Performer-HD Router
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High Definition Background
HDTV is a form of digital television, which for home delivery uses MPEG-2
compressed video and Dolby AC-3 compressed audio. HDTV contains at
least twice the resolution of existing analog broadcast television (NTSC,
PAL, and related formats) in both the horizontal and vertical directions
(400% total increased resolution). HDTV is also presented at a 16:9 aspect
ratio, compared to existing analog broadcast’s 4:3 ratio, providing 33%
more picture area.
Related to HDTV is HD serial digital video. For full resolution broadcast,
HD serial digital video is fed to an encoder at the broadcast station which
compresses the video, combines it with compressed audio, and passes the
resultant digital signal to the transmitter for public consumption.
Input Selection
Video
CH 1/2A2CH 3/4
Breakaway/ProtectStatus/Display
A2
CH 3/4
Grass Valley
Performer-HD
VAA
A1
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The biggest technical difference between standard definition (SD) serial
digital video and HD serial digital video is the data rate. HD video has a
data rate 5.5 times (1.485 GBits/sec) that of SD video. HD video intercon-
nections use 75 ohm coax, like SD video, but the correct cables must be used
and cable runs will be limited. Connectors and patch panels must be spe-
cially constructed for HD rates to minimize signal degradation.
Several different HD video resolution and frame rates exist. Probably the
most widely supported formats are 1920x1080 interlaced at 30 frames per
second (1080i) , and 1280x720 progressive (720p) at 60 frames per second.
System Level Architecture
System Level Architecture addresses the configuration of your system and
how the signal flows.
The Performer-HD router is a three matrix frame. The video matrix switch-
es 10 Inputs to a single dual Output. The two audio matrices each switch 10
Inputs to a single 2 channel stereo Output.
The unit is a captive frame that does not require additional cooling.
10
Inputs
Video
1
Output
Dual (Identical)
Signals
10
Inputs
Audio1
AES
1
Output
Channel 1
Dual (Identical)
Signals
Channel 2
10
Inputs
Audio2
AES
1
Output
Channel 3
Dual (Identical)
Signals
Channel 4
Figure 1-2. Performer-HD System Signal Flow
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Specifications
Specifications
Table 1-1 contains specifications for the Performer-HD router.
Table 1-1. Performer-HD Specifications
Matrices
Serial Digital Video One 10x1
Audio Two 10x1 AES/EBU
Video/Data Inputs
Type Serial Digital conforming to SMPTE 292M or 10Mbps to 700 Mbps (non-
Impedance 75 Ohm
Quantity 10 Non Looping
Connector 75 Ohm BNC
Return Loss >15 dB to 1.485 GHz
Cable Equalization Automatic for up to 100m of Belden 1694A @ 1.485 Gbps
Video/Data Outputs
Type Serial Digital conforming to SMPTE 292M or 10Mbps to 700 Mbps (non-
Impedance 75 Ohm
Quantity 1 Dual
Connector 75 Ohm BNC
Return Loss >15 dB to 1.485 GHz
Audio/Data Inputs
Type Serial Digital conforming to standard AES3-1992 (ANSI S4.40-1985)
Impedance 75 Ohm, ±5%, 100KHz to 6MHz (BNC connector)
Quantity 10 per Audio Matrix (20 Total)
Level 400mV <signal level <7Vp-p balanced
Connector Type Unbalanced 75 ohm BNC
Audio/Data Outputs
Type Serial Digital conforming to standard AES3-1992 (ANSI S4.40-1985)
Quantity 1 dual per AES matrix
Level 1.0Vp-p ±10% into 75 Ohm BNC Connector
Connector Type Unbalanced 75 ohm BNC
Operational Modes/Performance
Video Path Delay Span 6.60nS +/- 0.5nS, Reclocked.
Data Rates Supported 1.485 Mbs reclocked or10Mb/sec to 700Mb/sec non reclocked
Interface Connectors
Type RS422 or RS232 25-pin Female D
Quantity 2
reclock mode)
reclock mode)
5.75nS +/- 0.5nS, Non Reclocked
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Table 1-1. Performer-HD Specifications
Frame Power
Connector Type IEC Filtered AC connector
Quantity 1
Operational Range 10-240 VAC, 50/60Hz
Frame Power Consumption
Mechanical
Dimensions 1RU Frame 4.45 x 48.3 x 25.4 cm
Weight 6.75 kg
Environmental
Operating Temperature 0 to 40 degrees Centigrade ambient
Relative Humidity 0 to 90% non-condensing
16W
(1.75“ H x 19“ W x 10“ D)
(15 lbs)
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