Kramer SP-1G User Manual
KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.
USER MANUAL
MODEL:
SP-1G
3G
HD-SDI Synchronizer
P/N: 2900-000766 Rev 3
SP-1G – Contents i
Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 2
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2
3 Overview 3
3.1 Defining the SP-1G 3G HD-SDI Synchronizer 5
4 Connecting the SP-1G 3G HD-SDI Synchronizer 7
4.1 Connecting the SP-1G via RS-232 8
5 Operating the SP-1G 9
5.1 Using the LCD Display 9
5.2 Using the Front Panel Buttons 10
6 Using the SP-1G Menus 11
6.1 Loading Setups 14
6.2 Saving Setups 14
6.3 Using the Factory Reset 14
6.4 Setting the Video Signal 15
6.5 Setting the Image Size and Position 16
6.6 Setting the Genlock 18
6.7 Setting the No-Signal Screen 20
6.8 Setting the Machine Address 20
6.9 Displaying Status 21
6.10 Setting LCD Brightness 21
6.11 Setting the Sleep Mode 21
6.12 Enabling and Activating the Genlock Input Video Function 22
7 Technical Specifications 23
8 Kramer Protocol 2000 24
Figures
Figure 1: SP-1G 3G HD-SDI Synchronizer 5
Figure 2: Connecting the SP-1G 3G HD-SDI Synchronizer 7
Figure 3: Connecting the SP-1G as a Clean Switch 8
Figure 4: SP-1G Menu Map 13
SP-1G - Introduction 1
1 Introduction
Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been
providing a world of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the vast range of
problems that confront the video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting
professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded
most of our line, making the best even better!
Our 1,000-plus different models now appear in 11 groups that are clearly defined
by function: GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Routers;
GROUP 3: Control Systems; GROUP 4: Format/Standards Converters; GROUP 5:
Range Extenders and Repeaters; GROUP 6: Specialty AV Products; GROUP 7:
Scan Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9:
Room Connectivity; GROUP 10: Accessories and Rack Adapters; and GROUP 11:
Sierra Products.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer SP-1G 3G HD-SDI Synchronizer
which is ideal for the following typical applications:
• Broadcasting studios
• Post-production
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2 Getting Started
We recommend that you:
• Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging
materials for possible future shipment
• Review the contents of this user manual
Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables
Go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com to check for up-to-date
user manuals, application programs and to check if firmware
upgrades are available (where appropriate).
Caution: No operator serviceable parts inside the unit
Warning:
Use only the Kramer Electronics input power wall
adapter that is provided with the unit
Warning:
Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the
wall before installing
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance
To achieve the best performance:
• Use only good quality connection cables to avoid interference, deterioration
in signal quality due to poor matching and elevated noise levels (often
associated with low quality cables)
• Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils
• Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely
influence signal quality
• Position your Kramer SP-1G away from moisture, excessive sunlight and
dust
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SP-1G - Overview 3
3 Overview
The SP-1G 3G HD-SDI Synchronizer is a synchronizer for digital video signals up
to 3G HD-SDI. When Genlock is active, the device converts any SDI input
standard to any SDI output standard within compatible groups, scales the image,
and synchronizes with a video channel from the dedicated genlock input - either
an SDI input or an analog reference source. When the Genlock is inactive, the
device converts any SDI input standard to any SDI output standard, scales the
image, and synchronizes a video channel from the dedicated genlock input.
Input and output Video Standards (SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 259M and SMPTE
424M compliant): 480i/60, 576i/50, 720p/50, 720p/59.95, 720p/60, 1080i/50,
1080i/59.97, 1080i/60, 1080p/23.97, 1080p/24, 1080p/25, 1080p/29.97, 1080p/30,
1080p/50, 1080p/59.97, 1080p/60, 1080psf/23.97, 1080psf/24, 1080psf/25,
1080psf/29.97 and 1080psf/30.
The multi-standard synchronizer SP-1G can convert the frame rate of HDTV
signals without changing the number of lines per frame or the progressive–
interlaced raster structure. It implements cross-conversion between any two
standards belonging to the same group when the Genlock is active. Three groups
contain mutually compatible standards:
• 720p: 720p/50, 720p/59.95 and 720p/60
• 1080i: 1080i/50, 1080i/59.95, 1080i/60, 1080psf/23.97, 1080psf/24,
1080psf/25, 1080psf/29.97 and 1080psf/30
• 1080p: 1080p/23.97, 1080p/24, 1080p/25, 1080p/29.97, 1080p/30,
1080p/50, 1080p/59.97 and 1080p/60
The unit contains a special audio synchronizer that de-embeds all input audio
channels, resamples them simultaneously, and embeds the resulting audio signals
in the SDI output. This corrects signal deterioration such as a frame drop or
repetition that may occur during video signal synchronization.
The SDI video signal that is applied to the genlock SDI input can also be used
(without external connections) as a third video input. Thus the SP-1G, besides its
synchronizing function, can implement Clean Switching (glitch-free) video and Soft
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Switching audio between three separate non-synchronous SDI inputs even if the
standards of these signals differ, as long as they belong to the same group.
More specifically, the SP-1G features:
• Cross standard conversion
• Image scaling
• Two SDI inputs and outputs
• One dedicated SDI genlock input and one analog genlock input with LOOP
output
• Clean Switching video (glitch-free switching) and Soft Switching audio
functions
• Automatic standard detection
• TBC operation with continuous, uninterrupted syncs on the output, even
when there is an input glitch
• An audio embedder/de-embedder that handles 16 audio channels
simultaneously
• A built-in test signal generator that provides special video test signals as well
as a 1kHz (–18dBFS) audio sine wave for all 16 SDI audio channels (all 4
groups simultaneously)
• A two-line, 16-character per line LCD display that shows the status of the
device while in the main mode of operation
• Nine front panel buttons to control operation of the device
• One RS-232 port for controlling the SP-1G from a serial remote control
device or a PC
SP-1G - Overview 5
3.1 Defining the SP-1G 3G HD-SDI Synchronizer
Figure 1 defines the SP-1G.
Figure 1: SP-1G 3G HD-SDI Synchronizer
#
Feature
Function
1 Display Panel 2-line, 32-character LCD display
2 IN 1 Button Press to select the signal on Input 1, lights when
IN1 has an appropriate video signal;
flashes rapidly (about 5 times per sec) if the
standard of input signal does not belong to the
same group as the output standard; flashes about
1 time per sec if an input signal is absent
3 IN 2 Button Press to select the signal on Input 2, lights when
IN2 has an appropriate video signal;
flashes rapidly (about 5 times per sec) if the
standard of input signal does not belong to the
same group as the output standard; flashes about
1 time per sec if an input signal is absent
4 MENU Button 1. Opens the top level MENU from the MAIN
mode of operation.
2. Closes top the level MENU and returns to the
MAIN mode of operation.
3. Closes a SUBMENU and returns to the top
level MENU.
5 ENTER Button 1. Fixes a new value of the adjusted parameter
(but doesn’t save it).
2. Opens a SUBMENU from the top level MENU
item.
3. Accelerates the repeat function 16 times, when
this button is pressed together with LEFT or
RIGHT buttons.
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# Feature Function
6 ◄ Left Arrow Button Selects the previous value of a selected
parameter (with repeat function)
▼ Down Arrow Button Selects the next item of any menu
▲ Up Arrow Button Selects the previous item of any menu. Optionally
this button can select an SDI genlock input as
video input besides IN1 and IN2. This function
can be turned ON in the last item of the “SDI
GenlockIN as Video: Enable or Disable” menu,
(See Section
6.12)
► Right Arrow Button Selects the next value of selected parameter (with
repeat function)
7 LOCK Button Press for 2 seconds to enable or disable the panel
LOCK function
8
Analog
Genlock
IN BNC Connector Connects to analog genlock reference source,
auto standard identification is available
9 TERM Pushbutton Press if no additional device is attached,
release if another device is attached
10 LOOP BNC
Connector
Connects the analog genlock signal to another
device
11
SDI Genlock
IN BNC Connector Connects to an SDI genlock reference source. It
can also be used as third video input, (see
Section
6.12). Auto standard identification is
available
12 OUT BNC Connector Connects to an SDI genlock acceptor
13
SDI Inputs
IN 1 BNC Connector Connects to SDI source 1
14 IN 2 BNC Connector Connects to SDI source 2
15
SDI Outputs
OUT 1 BNC
Connector
Connects to SDI acceptor 1
16 OUT 2 BNC
Connector
Connects to SDI acceptor 2
17 RS-232 9-pin D-sub Port Connects to a PC or the remote controller
18 5V DC Power Connector Connect to the supplied 5V DC power adapter
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4 Connecting the SP-1G 3G HD-SDI
Synchronizer
To connect the SP-1G as shown in the example in Figure 2:
1. Connect up to two SDI input sources (for example, a video camera and SDI
VTR) to the IN 1 or IN 2 BNC connectors.
2. Connect the OUT 1 and OUT 2 BNC connectors to up to 2 SDI output
acceptors (for example, a non-linear editor).
3. To get the genlock function, connect an analog genlock reference source to
the ANALOG GENLOCK IN BNC connector or an SDI genlock reference
source to the SDI GENLOCK IN BNC connector.
4. If required, connect a controlling computer to the RS-232 9-pin D-sub
connector (see Section
4.1).
Figure 2: Connecting the SP-1G 3G HD-SDI Synchronizer
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