Kramer SP-14 Operating Instructions Manual

SIERRA VIDEO SYSTEMS

SP-14

User’s Manual

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SP-14

Operating Instructions

Version K-1.4

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This manual explains how to operate your television broadcast image processor. The product is
designed to provide users with a powerful and flexible method of format conversion.

If you have any queries relating to this or any other product supplied by Kramer please visit our
web site www.kramerelectronics.com.

For technical support please e-mail [e-mail]

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prosecution.
Kramer does not warrant that this product will function properly in every hardware/software environment.
Although Kramer has tested the hardware, firmware, software and reviewed the documentation,
KRAMER MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH
RESPECT TO THIS HARDWARE, FIRMWARE, SOFTWARE OR DOCUMENTATION, THEIR
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OR DOCUMENTATION, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. In particular, and without
prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, Kramer has no liability for any programs or data stored or
used with Kramer software, including costs of recovering such programs or data.

Copyright (c) 2013 All World-wide Rights Reserved

All trade marks acknowledged

Kramer operates a policy of continued product improvement; therefore specifications are subject to
change without notice as products are updated or revised.

E&OE.

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Contents

INTRODUCTION 7

1.1. General Introduction 7

1.1.1. Front Panel Control 7

1.1.2. Rear Panel conectivity 8

1.2. Packing List 8

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 9

2.1. Product Overview 9

2.2. Product Specification 9

2.2.1. Power Supply Requirement 9

2.2.2. Composite and Y/C Video Inputs 9

2.2.3. Component Video Inputs 9

2.2.4. SDI Input 10

2.2.5. Analogue VGA Input 10

2.2.6. HDMI & DVI Inputs 10

2.2.7. Audio Inputs 10

2.2.8. Audio Output 10

2.2.9. Display Output 10

2.3. Genlock 11

FLOW CHART FOR SP-14 OPERATION 12

3.1. Correct Installation Order 12

FRONT PANEL CONTROL 13

4.1. Menu Tree 13

4.2. Introduction 16

4.3. Start-up Screen 17

4.4. Main Menu 17

4.5. MCFRC Settings 17

4.5.1. Standard Settings 17

4.5.2. Advanced Settings 18

4.6. Time Code Settings 19

4.7. Input Select 21

4.8. Input Adjust 21

4.8.1. Input Levels 21

4.8.2. Clock/Position 22

4.8.3. Input Capture 22

4.8.4. Input Features 22

4.8.5. Aspect Ratio 22

4.8.6. Filters 23

4.9. Output Adjust 24

4.9.1. Lock Mode 24

4.9.2. Reference Source 24

4.9.3. Reference Offset 24

4.9.4. Free Run Format 24

4.9.5. ARC Mode 25

4.9.6. ARC Custom 25

4.9.7. Processing Mode 25

4.9.8. 3G-SDI Data Map 25

4.9.9. Blue Check 25

4.9.10. Safe Area Markers 25

4.9.11. Gamma of Display 26

4.10. SP-14 Audio 26

4.10.1. Audio Channel Configuration 26

4.10.2. HDMI EDID control and Audio Delay 27

4.11. Closed Captioning 27

4.12. Information 28

4.13. Miscellaneous 28

4.13.1. Select Test Pattern 28

4.13.2. Channel Logo Overlay 28

4.13.3. Input Channel Config 28

4.13.4. No Sync Color 29

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4.13.5. Factory Reset 29

4.13.6. Unit Configuration 29

4.13.7. Networking(TCP/IP) 29

4.13.8. Presets 29

REMOTE CONTROL WEB SERVER 30

5.1. Introduction 30

5.2. Installing the Software 30

5.3. Software Operation 30

5.4. Channel Logo Upload 30

FIRMWARE UPDATE 31

6.1. Introduction 31

6.2. Installing the PC Updater Software 31

6.3. Updating Firmware 31

ENVIRONMENTAL AND EMC 32

7.1. Recommended Operating Conditions 32

7.2. Storage 32

7.3. CE and FCC Compliance 32

ABBREVIATIONS 33

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SAFETY WARNING:

1. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS WITHIN THE UNIT. REMOVAL OF THE TOP COVER
WILL EXPOSE DANGEROUS VOLTAGES. DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WITHOUT THE TOP COVER
INSTALLED.

2. ENSURE THAT ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (INCLUDING THE MAINS PLUG AND ANY
EXTENSION LEADS) ARE PROPERLY MADE AND COMPLY WITH ELECTRICAL SAFETY
REGULATIONS.

3. ENSURE THAT THE INTEGRITY OF THE EQUIPMENT ISOLATION BARRIER IS MAINTAINED WHEN
CONNECTING TO OTHER EQUIPMENT. THIS MEANS THAT ONLY LOW VOLTAGE ISOLATED
CIRCUITS MAY BE CONNECTED TO THE SIGNAL INPUTS AND OUTPUTS. IF ANY DOUBT EXISTS
CONSULT QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

4. TO PREVENT SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE. IF SUCH EXPOSURE OCCURS, REMOVE THE PLUG FROM THE MAINS OUTLET AND
HAVE THE EXPOSED UNIT CHECKED BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

5. DO NOT CONTINUE TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBT ABOUT IT
WORKING NORMALLY, OR IF IT IS DAMAGED IN ANY WAY. WITHDRAW THE MAINS PLUG FROM
THE MAINS OUTLET AND CONSULT QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

6. DO NOT REMOVE ANY FIXED COVERS UNLESS YOU ARE QUALIFIED TO DO SO AND EVEN THEN
WITHDRAW THE MAINS PLUG FROM THE MAINS OUTLET BEFORE YOU START.

7. THIS EQUIPMENT CONTAINS NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS. REFER ALL SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

8. TO AVOID EXPLOSION, DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE

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INTRODUCTION

1.1.

General Introduction

SP-14 is a very flexible television broadcast image processor developed to convert between video
formats and between PC and video formats.

SP-14 features a state of the art digital image processor with powerful scaling using a 1024-tap filter and
market leading HD & SD per-pixel multiple Iow-angle aperture-adjusted motion-adaptive de-interlacing
with automatic film pull-down correction for 3:2, 2:2 and non-standard and broken cadences,
significantly outperforming the capabilities of benchmark competitor products.

SP-14 feature HQV post-production studio-grade image processing algorithms for the very best scaling,
film and video noise reduction, MPEG artefact reduction and automatic audio time-line correction to
maintain lip-sync.

SP-14 features motion compensated conversion between modes with different frame rate providing
smooth stutter free images ( for example, when changing video content from the 50Hz to 60Hz domain)

SP-14 is a flexible video and audio router with multiple digital and analogue input channels, digital audio
support and SDI/HD-SDI/3G-SDI compatibility.

The image may be zoomed and panned to select a particular area of interest. Scaling and aspect ratio
treatment is extremely flexible.

1.1.1.

Front Panel Control

System control is via a front-panel LCD menu controlled via keys or through a web interface via TCP/IP.

1: Menu display 2: Bore (Reset knob access) 3: (Programmable) input channel select keys
4: Menu navigation keys 5: Menu key 6: Toggle input channels 7: Standby

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1.1.2.

Rear Panel conectivity

SP-14 uses a very high performance video input front end including true component video support in
analogue YPbPr and RGBS formats and SDI/HD-SDI/3G-SDI digital formats as well as dual composite
(CVBS) and a Y/C S-Video input. A very high performance video decoder is utilised with 4x
oversampling and 3D Y/C cross talk filter for outstanding video image clarity. HDMI and DVI video with
HDCP encryption is supported as well as analogue RGBHV graphics input.

The output format can be set to a great number of different standard video modes from NTSC to 1080P
modes performing time base correction or the output can be genlocked to the incoming video signal.

Outputs are available in analogue component, DVI digital and 3G-SDI formats which are useable
simultaneously. Note that if an HDCP encrypted signal is connected to the HDMI or DVI input, the DVI
output signal will be similarly HDCP encrypted and the other outputs will be disabled.

1: HDMI input 2: DVI-D input 3: 2x 3G-SDI inputs 4: RBGHV input
5: YPbPr/RGBS input 6: Y/C and 2x CVBS inputs 7: YPbPr output
8: Control Ports (RS232, TCP/IP and USB) 9: 3G-SDI output 10: DVI/HDMI output
11: Analogue Genlock input and output 12: SDI Genlock input and output
13: 4x/4x AES audio inputs (top)/ outputs (bottom) 14: Dual redundant power supply

1.2.

Packing List

SP-14 is supplied with the following

1) This manual

2) 3 pin plug IEC mains cable

3) DVI-D output cable

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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

2.1.

Product Overview

SP-14 is designed to accept the following input signals:

2x Composite video via BNC
S-Video Y/C via 2x BNC
YPbPr or RGBS SD/ED/HD
component video via 3 or 4x BNC
VGA input via 5x BNC connectors (RGBHV)
2x 3G-SDI or HD-SDI or SDI
(Serial Digital Interface) via BNC
DVI-D (Digital Visual Interface)
via a DVI-I connector

HDMI via HDMI connector

2.2.

Product Specification

This section provides technical details for all possible inputs. Please note that not all possible input
options may be applicable to certain output modes.

2.2.1.

Power Supply Requirement

SP-14 have two internal power supplies. The unit can be set up to work from a single power supply or
as a fail safe mechanism switch between the power supplies in case of one failing. Each mains input is
rated 100V-264VAC 50/60Hz with maximum power of 60W connected via a standard IEC connectors
located on the rear panel. The power input socket contains a fuse which should only be replaced with
the same type and rating for continued product safety. The correct type and rating of fuse is stated on a
label on the side or rear of the equipment.

2.2.2.

Composite and Y/C Video Inputs

Composite via BNC connectors, S-Video Y/C via 2x BNC connectors

Signal formats Composite (CVBS), S-Video (Y/C),
Standards NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Composite (CVBS) input level 1V p-p nominal inc. sync
Luminance (Y) input level 1V p-p nominal inc. sync
Chrominance (C) input level 0.6V p-p nominal
Input Impedance (all inputs) 75 Ohms

2.2.3.

Component Video Inputs

Via 3 or 4 BNC connectors
YPbPr, YPbPrS, RGB and RGBS component video, menu selectable.
Signal formats 484i (480i) and 576i (SD), 480p, 576p (ED), 720p, 1080i at 50, 59.94 and 60Hz and

1080p at 24, 25, 29.97 and 30Hz.
Please note this input does not support Computer SVGA signals.

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2.2.4.

SDI Input

Format: SD-SDI
HD-SDI YCbCr 4:2:2 serial digital component video
3G-SDI 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 serial digital component video
Input impedance: 75 ohms.

SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 259M-C and SMPTE 424M compliant, accepts 484i, 576i, 720, 1080i and 1080p
single link formats at 270Mb, 1.485Gb or 2.97Gb rates. Level A and B transport is supported for 1080p
50, 59.94 and 60 Hz (2.97Gb rates).

2.2.5.

Analogue VGA Input

Via 5 BNC connectors
Signal formats:
640x480, 720x400, 800x600, 1024x600, 1024x768, 1280x720, 1280x768, 1280x1024, 1360x768,

1400x1050, 1440x900, 1680x1050, 1920x1080
Please note this input does not support video type signals.

2.2.6.

HDMI & DVI Inputs

HDMI 1.3 with or without HDCP, 30-bit video compatible.
DVI-D input with or without HDCP
Video signal formats
484i and 576i (SD) in double-rate formats (1440 pixels per line), 480p, 576p (ED), 720p, 1080i at 50,

59.94 & 60Hz, 1080p at 24, 25, 30, 50, 59.94 & 60Hz.

Graphic signal formats
640x480, 800x600, 852x480, 853x480, 1024x600, 1024x768, 1280x720, 1280x768, 1280x800,

1280x960 1280x1024, 1360x768, 1365x768, 1366x768, 1368x768, 1400x788, 1440x900, 1600x900,
1366x1024, 1400x1050, 1680x1050, 1600x1200, 1920x1080, 1920x1200

2.2.7.

Audio Inputs

Embedded audio on SDI and HDMI
AES coaxial digital audio (4x)

2.2.8.

Audio Output

Embedded audio on SDI and HDMI
AES coaxial digital audio (4x)

2.2.9.

Display Output

Three output channels are provided, 3G-SDI via BNC, DVI-D via a DVI-I connector and Component
Video Output via three BNC, which are useable simultaneously, provided the input signal is not HDCP
encrypted.

Please note that this unit is HDCP compliant. This means that when the input signal has HDCP
encryption, the DVI-D output connector will carry a similarly HDCP encrypted signal and the 3G-SDI and
Component Video Output connector are disabled when output resolution is higher than 480i/576i. When

an HDCP encrypted signal is input, but the display device does not support HDCP, the output
image will turn black and the front panel displays a “HDCP Authorization FAILED” message.

The DVI-D connector will support HDMI 1.3 with 30/36-bit video when connected to a suitable HDMI 1.3
receiver.

The Component Output is limited to 1080i50/60 and 1080p30/60 (and lower frequency) output modes.
YCbCr 4:2:2 and YCbCr 4:4:4 data mapping is supported.