UDC-161
Up/Down/Cross Format Converter,
Video/Audio In with Frame Sync
Sierra Video Systems
UDC-161-OM
Version: 2.2
Owner’s Manual
UDC-161 • HD/SD Up/Down/Cross Form at Converter, Video/Audio In with Frame Sync
Owner’s Manual
• Sierra Part Number: UDC-161-OM
• Document Version: 2.2
• Printed in the United States.
• Last Author: MB
• Printing Date: 11/23/2010 11:03:00 AM
The information contained in this Owner’s Manual is subject to change without notice or obligation.
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Notice
The material in this manual is furnished for informational use only. It is subject to change without
notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Sierra Video Systems Inc. Sierra Video
Systems Inc assumes no responsibility or liability for errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this
manual.
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•
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Important Regulatory and Safety Notices
equipment.
Warning
Caution
Notice
Susceptibility
products.
Before using this product and any associated equipment, refer to the “Important Safety Instructions”
listed below so as to avoid personnel injury and to prevent product damage.
Products may require specific equipment, and /or installation procedures be carried out to satisfy
certain regulatory compliance requirements. Notices have been included in this publication to call
attention to these specific requirements.
Symbol Meanings
This symbol on the equipment refers you to important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions within the Product Manual Documentation. Failure to heed
this information may present a major risk of damage or injury to persons or
The symbol with the word “Warning” within the equipment manual indicates a
potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
The symbol with the word “Caution” within the equipment manual indicates a
potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
The symbol with the word “Notice” within the equipment manual indicates a
situation, which if not avoided, may result in major or minor equipment damage or a
situation which could place the equipment in a non-compliant operating state.
This symbol is used to alert the user that an electrical or electronic device or
assembly is susceptible to damage from an ESD event.
ESD
Important Safety Instructions
Caution
Warning
Warning
This product is intended to be a component product of the openGearTM frame. Refer
to the openGear
the proper installation and safe operation of the frame as well as it’s component
Certain parts of this equipment namely the power supply area still present a safety
hazard, with the power switch in the OFF position. To avoid electrical shock,
disconnect all A/C power cords from the chassis' rear appliance connectors before
servicing this area.
Service barriers within this product are intended to protect the operator and service
personnel from hazardous voltages. For continued safety, replace all barriers after
any servicing.
This product contains safety critical parts, which if incorrectly replaced may present
a risk of fire or electrical shock. Components contained within the product’s power
supplies and power supply area, are not intended to be customer serviced and should
be returned to the factory for repair.
To reduce the risk of fire, replacement fuses must be the same type and rating.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
TM
frame Owner’s Manual for important safety instructions regarding
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Environmental Information
The equipment that you purchased required the extraction and use of natural r esources for its
production. It may contain ha z ardous substances that could impact health and the environment.
To avoid the potential release of those substances into the environment and to diminish the need for the
extraction of natural resources, Sierra Video Systems encourages you to use the appropriate take-back
systems. These systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials from your end-of-life equipment in
an environmentally friendly and health conscious manner.
The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol invites you to use these systems.
If you need more information on the collection, reuse, and recycling systems, please contact your local
or regional waste administration.
You can also contact Sierra Video Systems for more information on the environmental performances of
our products.
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Contents
Introduction 6
In This Chapter .......................................................................................................................... 6
A Word of Thanks ..................................................................................................................... 6
Overview .................................................................................................................................... 6
Software Version ....................................................................................................................... 7
Functional Block Diagram ......................................................................................................... 7
Supported Audio and Video Formats ......................................................................................... 8
AES Audio Input Advanced Features ........................................................................................ 9
Documentation Terms ................................................................................................................ 9
Installation and Setup 10
In This Chapter ........................................................................................................................ 10
Static Discharge ....................................................................................................................... 10
Unpacking ................................................................................................................................ 10
Rear Module Installation (Optional) ........................................................................................ 11
Rear Modules Available for UDC-161 .................................................................................... 12
Board Installation ..................................................................................................................... 14
Card Control and Status ........................................................................................................... 15
Menu Structure ........................................................................................................................ 15
Input and Output Video ............................................................................................... 8
Embedded Audio ......................................................................................................... 8
Analog Audio .............................................................................................................. 8
Discrete AES Aud io Input ........................................................................................... 9
Discrete AES Audio Output ........................................................................................ 9
AES Sample Rate Converter Bypass ........................................................................... 9
Zero-Delay Audio Embedding ..................................................................................... 9
Low latency AES Passthrough ..................................................................................... 9
Card Status ................................................................................................................ 15
Menu Navigatio n ....................................................................................................... 15
Factory Default Settings ............................................................................................ 23
Remote Control 24
In This Chapter ........................................................................................................................ 24
DashBoard Control System Software ...................................................................................... 24
Technical Specifications 30
Service Information 33
In This Chapter ........................................................................................................................ 33
Trouble s hooting Checklist ....................................................................................................... 33
Warranty and Repair Policy ...................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
Ordering Information 34
UDC-161 and Related Products ............................................................................................... 36
Contact Us 37
Contact Sierra Video Systems Inc. ........................................................................................... 37
Visit us at the Sierra Video Systems Inc. website. ................................................................... 37
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Introduction
In This Chapter
This chapter includes the following sections:
• A Word of Thanks
• Overview
• Functional Block Diagram
• Supported Audio and Video Formats
• Documentation Terms
A Word of Thanks
Congratulations on choosing the openGearTM UDC-161 Up/Down/Cross Format Converter. The
UDC-161 is part of a full line of modular conversion gear for broadcast TV environments. The Sierra
Video Systems openGear
embedders, distribution amplifiers, format converters, and much more. Our openGear
conversion gear will meet your signal conversi on needs now and well into the future.
Should you have questions pertaining to the installation or operation of your UDC-161, please contact
us at the numbers listed on the back cover of this manual. We are happy to help with any questions
regarding this or any other openGe ar
Overview
The UDC-161 is a high quality format converter that also includes a full 16 channel audio
embedder/de-embedder, a 12-bit analog to digital video converter, a 8 channel 24-bit balanced analog
to digital audio converter, and a full video frame synchronizer.
The UDC-161 can best be thought of as a universal input processing c ard with audio and video support.
The video source can be either the HD/SD-SDI input or the HD/SD analog video input. The video can
be up, down, or cross converted to a different format, and aspect ratio corrected to provide proper
output aspect.
The audio s yste m functi ons like an audio ro ut er internal to the card. On the input side of the router are
the up to 16 channels of embedded AES in the input video, the up to 16 channels (8 pairs) of discrete
AES input, up to 8 channels of differential analog audio input. On the output side are the up to 16
channels of embedded AES audio, and the up to 16 channels (8 pairs) of discrete AES output. The
TM
line includes video decoders and encoders, audio embedders and de-
TM
card.
TM
modular
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router acts as a full audio cross point: each of the 32 output channels (16 embedded AES, 16 discrete
AES) can receive signal from any one of the 41 (16 embedded AES, 16 discrete AES, 8 Analog, 1
silence) input channels. Each output also allows gain adjustment and optional polarity inversion.
The UDC-161 features a scaler card which provides the up, down, and cross conversion using deinterlacing and motion adaptation for high quality up conversions. The scaler also provides user
adjustable aspect ratio control and zoom control. Separate controls are provided for SD and HD inputs
to allow the card to flexible handle mixed input formats.
Audio rates are always 48kHz nominally but discrete AES inputs pass through sample rate converter s
to align them with the output timing. The sample rate converters can be disabled if necessary. Output
AES is always precisely locked in time with the output video. Analog audio is differential input and
sampled at 48 kHz with 0 dbFS digital equivalent to a +24 dBu analog.
The product also provides full color processing control of the output video, with separate controls for
Luma Gain, Luma Lift, Chroma Saturation and Color Phase.
All card configuration is done with a simple front panel menu. There is a four character text display to
view and control parameters, and a toggle switch and two buttons to navigate the menu.
The input and outputs of the UDC-161 are the following:
Input:
One dual-rate HD/SD-SDI video input
One 3-BNC dual-r ate HD/SD analog vid eo input
4 dedicated AES input connections (AES input 5-6)
8 differential analog audio inputs
Switchable Input/Outputs:
4 AES connections, switchable between inp ut and output (AES input / output 1-4)
Outputs:
Two dual-rate HD/SD-SDI video outputs
8 dedicated AES output connections. (AES output 1-8)
Software Version
This manual is written for software release number 3.0.
To view the current software release number of your UDC-161 check the information submenu on
the front edge controls or the card info menu in Dashboard.
Functional Block Diagram
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The UDC-161 has a very flexible signal flow path and feature set that combines several products into
Raster structure
Frame Rate
1080psF
23.98, 24
1080p
23.98, 24
1080i1
25, 29.97, 30
720p
23.982, 242, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
486i1
29.97
575i1
25
HD/SD
SDI Input
EQ and
Deserialize
UDC-161 Block Diagram
Audio Control:
Routing
Gain
Polarity
Diff.
Analog
Audio A/D
AES
Decode
and SRC
Dolby E
Decode
and SRC
From AES or
Embedded Audio
8 pairs
16 channels
8
channels
Audio
De-embed
Audio
Embed
AES
Encode
Video Proc:
Gain, Lift, Saturation,
Phase
Video
Video
Serializer
and Cable
Driver
8 pairs
16 channels
Up Down Cross
Format Conversion
Frame
Sync
FS
Tracking
Delay +
User
Offset
one compact package. This section diagrams the basic signal flow of your UDC-161 product.
Figure 1. Simplified Block Diagram of UDC-161 Functions
Supported Audio and Video Formats
Input and Output Video
The UDC-161 supports the complete range of modern SMPTE standard SD and HD video formats.
Notes:
1. All rates displayed as frame rates, interlaced (“i”) field rates are two times the number shown.
2. Not supported as analog video input formats
Embedded Audio
The UDC-161 supports all four groups (16 channels) of embedded audio at full 24 bit resolution in
both SD (with extended data packets) and HD.
Analog Audio
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The UDC-161 supports 8 channels differential analog audio. The analog audio is encoded in such a
way as to make +24 dBu (analog) equivalent to 0 dBFS (digital). Analog audio conversion can be
disabled to reduce power consumption.
Discrete AES Audio Input
The UDC-161 can accept 16 channels (8 pairs) of discrete AES audio on 75 ohm BNC connections.
The AES must have a nominal rate of approximately 48 kHz. Sample rate conversion is employed to
account for minor clock rate differences in the AES stream and the input video stream. However, the
card does not support AES input at 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 96 kHz or 192 kHz rates.
Discrete AES Audio Output
The UDC-161 can emit 16 channels (8 pairs) of discrete AES audio on 75 ohm BNC connec tions. The
AES clock rate will be precisely locked to the output video rate.
AES Audio Input Advanced Features
AES Sample Rate Converter Bypass
The card’s AES inputs have built in sample rate converters that are enabled by default. This allows the
card to interface with asynchronous AES sources (sources who’s AES timing does not match the video
reference timing.). They can be bypassed with a control in Dashboard or the front panel. This is a
necessity when trying to embed non-PCM AES audio such a Dolby E or Dolby Digital audio streams.
This control is off by default.
Zero-Delay Audio Embedding
Sometimes it is desirable to embed AES with minimum latency. For example, if you want to embed
Dolby E audio into video with no latency, and delay the video by one frame to account for Dolby E
encoding delay. By turning this control on for a given AES pair, the pair will be directly embedded into
it’s corresponding group, bypassing the normal frame sync audio delay. (AES Pair 1 into Embedded
Group 1, ch1 & ch2, AES pair 2 into Embedded Group 2, ch3 & ch4). This control overrides the
standard audio routing system: if AES Pair 1 is selected, then the controls to route into Embedded
group 1, ch1 & ch2 don’t apply. There is no gain or polarity control available when this option is
selected. This control is off by default
Low latenc y AES Passthrough
This control is similar to zero delay audio embedding. If selected for inp ut pa ir X it causes AES output
pair X to act as a bit for bit cop y of AES input pair X. This over rides the normal audio routing and
delay. No gain and polarity adjustments are possible. This control is o ff by default.
Documentation Terms
The following terms are used throughout this guide:
• “Frame” refers to the 8310 frame that houses the UDC-161 card.
• “Operator” and “User” both refer to the person who uses the UDC-161.
• “Board” and “Card” all refer to the UDC-161 card itself, including all components
and switches.
• “System” and “Video system” refers to the mix of interconnected production and
terminal equipment in which the UDC-161 operates.
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Installation and Set up
In This Chapter
This chapter includes the following sections:
• Static Discharge
• Unpacking
• Rear Module Installation (Optional)
• Board Installation
• BNC Connections
• Menu Structure
• Factory Defaults
Static Discharge
Whenever handling the card and other related equipment, please observe all static discharge
precautions as described in the following note:
Static discharge can cause serious damage to sensitive
semiconductor devices. Avoid handl ing circuit board s in high
ESD
Susceptibility
static environments such as carpeted areas, and when wearing
synthetic fiber clothing. Always exercise proper gro unding
precautions when working on circuit boards and related
equipment.
Unpacking
Unpack each card you received from the shipping container, and check the contents against the packing
list to ensure that all items are included. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your sales
representative or Sierra Video Systems directly.
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Rear Module Installation (Optional)
If you are installing the card in a 8310-C-BNC or 8310-BNC frame (one with a 100 BNC rear module
installed across the entire back plane), skip this section.
If you are installing the card into a slot with no rear module, you should have ordered and received one
of the following modules; RM-UDC-161-A, RM-UDC-161-B, RM-UDC-161-C, RM-UDC-161-D,
RM-UDC-161-E, RM-UDC-161-F, or RM-UDC-161-G. You will need to install it in your 8310 frame
before you can connect cables.
Use the following steps to install a rear module in an 8310 openGear
1. Refer to the openGear
properly installed according to instructions.
2. On the rear of the 8310, locate the card frame slot.
3. As shown in Figure 2, seat the bottom of the rear module in the seating slot at the
base of the frame’s back plane.
TM
8310 frame Owner’s Manual, to ensure that the frame is
TM
frame:
Figure 2. Rear Module Installation
4. Align the top hole of the rear module with the screw hole on the top edge of the 8310
back plane.
5. Using a Phillips driver and the supplied screw, fasten the rear module to the 8310
back plane. Do not over tighten.
All modules are installed using the same method above.
The following section contains a table of all of the optional rear modules available for the UDC-161.
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Rear Modules Available for UDC-161
text
AES IN
5
AES IN
6
SDI IN
Y/
CMPST
Pr/C
Pb
AES IN/
OUT 1
AES IN/
OUT 2
AES IN/
OUT 3
AES IN/
OUT 4
SDI
OUT 1
SDI
OUT 2
Analog
Audio IN
1
Analog
Audio IN
2
Analog
Audio IN
3
Analog
Audio IN
4
Analog
Audio IN
5
Analog
Audio IN
6
Analog
Audio IN
7
Analog
Audio IN
8
text
SDI IN
Y/
CMPST
Pr/C
Pb
AES IN/
OUT 1
AES IN/
OUT 2
AES IN/
OUT 3
AES IN/
OUT 4
SDI
OUT 1
SDI
OUT 2
text
SDI IN
Y/
CMPST
Pr/C Pb
SDI
OUT 1
SDI
OUT 2
Analog
Audio IN
1
Analog
Audio IN
2
Analog
Audio IN
3
Analog
Audio IN
4
text
AES
IN 7
AES
IN 8
AES
OUT 1
AES
OUT 2
AES
OUT 3
AES
OUT 4
AES
OUT 5
AES
OUT 6
SDI IN
No
Connect
AES
IN 1
AES
IN 2
AES
IN 3
AES
IN 4
AES
IN 5
AES
IN 6
SDI
OUT 1
SDI
OUT 2
AES
OUT 7
AES
OUT 8
Figure 3. BNC Designations for the Card Rear Modules available for the UDC-161.
RM-UDC-161-A RM-UDC-161-B
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RM-UDC-161-C RM-UDC-161-D
RM-UDC-161-E RM-UDC-161-F
text
AES
OUT 1
AES
OUT 2
AES
OUT 3
AES
OUT 4
AES
OUT 5
AES
OUT 6
AES IN
5
AES IN
6
SDI IN
Y/
CMPST
Pr/C
Pb
AES IN/
OUT 1
AES IN/
OUT 2
AES IN/
OUT 3
AES IN/
OUT 4
SDI
OUT 1
SDI
OUT 2
AES IN
7
AES IN
8
text
SDI IN
Y/
CMPST
Pr/C
Pb
AES IN/
OUT 1
AES IN/
OUT 2
AES IN/
OUT 3
AES IN/
OUT 4
SDI
OUT 1
SDI
OUT 2
Analog
Audio IN
1
Analog
Audio IN
2
Analog
Audio IN
3
Analog
Audio IN
4
Analog
Audio IN
5
Analog
Audio IN
6
Analog
Audio IN
7
Analog
Audio IN
8
Dolby
Meta
text
AES
OUT 7
AES
OUT 8
AES
OUT 1
AES
OUT 2
AES
OUT 3
AES
OUT 4
AES
OUT 5
AES
OUT 6
AES IN
5
AES IN
6
AES IN
7
AES IN
8
Analog
Audio IN
1
Analog
Audio IN
2
Analog
Audio IN
3
Analog
Audio IN
4
Analog
Audio IN
5
Analog
Audio IN
6
Analog
Audio IN
7
Analog
Audio IN
8
SDI IN
Y/
CMPST
Pr/C
Pb
AES IN/
OUT 1
AES IN/
OUT 2
AES IN/
OUT 3
AES IN/
OUT 4
SDI
OUT 1
SDI
OUT 2
RM-UDC-161-G
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Board Installat ion
Use the following steps to install the card in the openGearTM 8310 frame:
1. Refer to the Owner’s Manual of the openGear
is properly installed according to instructions.
Heat and power distribution requirements within a frame may dictate
specific slot placement of cards. Cards with many heat-producing
Warning
This completes the procedure for installing the card in the openGear
components should be arranged to avoid areas of excess heat build-up,
particularly in frames using convection co oling.
2. After selecting the desired frame installation slot, hold the card by the edges and
carefully align the card edges with the slots in the frame. Then, fully insert the card
into the frame until the rear connection plugs are properly seated on the midplane and
rear modules.
3. Connect the input and output cables according to the diagram for the rear module
being used. The inputs are internally terminated with 75 Ohms. It is not necessary to
terminate unused outputs.
TM
8310 frame to ensure that the frame
TM
8310 frame.
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Card Control and Status
Menu Structure
Parameter Type
Vid
Proc
Unty
Proc Unity
Gain
Proc Gain
Lift
Proc Lift
Sat
Proc Sat
Phas
Proc Phase
Dec
SDIN
Decoder SD input
HDIN
Decoder HD input
PED
Pedestal - SD Setup
Card Status
The card indicates the status of the input signal with the four blue LEDs labeled with the different
supported formats (1080, 720, 625, 525). When the card has locked to a particular input format, that
LED will be illuminated. When the card has not locked to a particular video format, the card will
search all possible formats, and the lights will cycle rapidly.
Menu Navigation
The card can be configured from a menu system built in to the front card edge. This provides an
intuitive and ea s y to use method for exploring and using the features of the card.
The menu is navigated by using the toggle switch and the two push buttons. The lower button is the
“Enter” button to enter a submenu, and the upper button is t he “Exit” button to exit a submenu. Moving
the toggle switch up or down moves up or down in menu choices, and pre s s i ng the buttons moves in or
out of sub menus.
The menu LEDs will illuminate from top to bottom to indicate increasing depth in the menu.
Menu Structure
Video Submenu
Sorc Set SDI or analog priority
Proc Unity
Resets all of the proc controls to unity value.
Proc Gain
This is Luma (Y channel) gain, expressed as a percentage. It ranges from 0.0% to 200.0% in 0.1%
steps.
Proc Lift
This is Luma (Y channel) offset, expressed as an actual video value ranging from -1024 to 1024. If set
to 0 no change is made. If set to 1024 absolute black (value 004) becomes absolute white (value 3FB).
If set to –1024, absolute white becomes absolute black.
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Proc Saturation
Menu Structure
Parameter Type
FS
Enbl
Frame Sync Enable
HOS
Horizontal Offset
VOS
Vertical Offset
LATF
Frame Latency
ADLY
Audio Delay
VDLY
Video Delay
RSET
Frame Sync Reset
This is Chroma (C channel) gain, expressed as a percentage. It ranges from 0.0% to 200.0% in 0.1%
steps.
Proc Phase
This is Chroma (C channel) phase adjustment, expressed in degrees, ranging from –360 to +360 in
steps of one degree.
Decoder SD Input
Selects the input format for SD analog video. This must be changed to reflect the analog video format
on the input for the UDC-161 to lock correctly. Valid SD formats are GBR, Component SMPTE,
Component MII, Component Betacam, Component Y/C, and Composite.
Decoder HD Input
Selects the input format for HD analog video. The user must select between GBR and YPbPr for the
UDC-161 to lock to the input correctly.
SD Pedestal (Setup)
Selects between 0 IRE and 7.5 IRE of setup (pedestal)on the input analog SD signal. This tells the card
how much setup needs to be removed from the input.
Select Default Source SDI / Analog
Selects the input that has priority when both SDI and Analog inputs are detected.
Framesync Submenu
Frame Sync Enable
Enables the frame sync. If disabled the output video timing matches the input video timing.
Horizontal Offset
Allows the user to specify an additional horizontal offset between the output video and the frame sync
reference in sample clock periods. These are sample clocks in the reference format, not the output
video format. For example, if using SD black burst to time 720p59.94 video each sample clock is 37ns,
not 13.5ns.
Vertical Offset
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Allows the user to specify an additional vertical offset between the output video and the frame sync
reference in lines. These are lines in the reference format, not the output video format.
Frame Latency
Menu Structure
Parameter Type
Sclr
Enbl
Scaler Enable
In
Input Format Detected
Out
Output Format Selected
SDIn
Out
SD Output Format Select
H720
Half Rate 720p
SDSF
1080 Segmented Frame
ARC
Aspect Ratio Control Preset
User H
User Def. Horizontal Aspect
User V
User Def. Vertical Aspect
TOPL
Top Line Suppression
HDIn
Out
HD Output Format Select
H720
Half Rate 720p
HDSF
1080 Segmented Frame
ARC
Aspect Ratio Control Preset
User H
User Def. Horizontal Aspect
User V
User Def. Vertical Aspect
TOPL
Top Line Suppression
Specifies the smallest amount of latency allowed by the frame sync. This latency measurement is in
frames of the output video. The frame sync will not output a frame unless the specified number of
frames are captured in the buffer. Minimum latency is three lines and zero frames in all video modes.
The maximum latency is format dependent. The operational latency of the frame sync is always
between the specified minimum latency and minimum latency plus one frame (not one field).
Audio Delay
Specifies the amount of additional audio delay after matching video delay. When the change is under
one and a half frames, the change in audio delay will be applied without interrupting audio. When
changing audio delay more than a frame and a half at a time, there will be a slight audio glitch.
Video Delay
Reports the current amount of video delay in ms.
Reset Frame Sync
Resets the frame sync, clearing any buffered audio and video. You must reset the framesync after
manipulating the horizontal and vertical offset in order re-establish correct audio and video co-timing.
Scaler Submenu
Turns the scal er on and off.
Displays the format and rate of the input video signal.
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Scaler Enable
Input Format Detected
Output Format Selected
This is the format output from the SDI BNCs after the scaler setup rules are applied.
SD Input - Output Format Select
Menu Structure
Parameter Type
Over
Safe
Actn
Enbl
Safe Action Enable
Titl
Enbl
Safe Title Enable
Colr
Safe Action/Title Color
0.75H
Actn
Enbl
0.75H Safe Action Enable
Titl
Enbl
0.75H Safe Title Enable
Colr
0.75H Safe Action/0.75H Title Color
Enbl
Center Cross Enable
Colr
Half Rate 720p
ARC
Fllw
Overlays follow ARC
Selects between upconverting to 1080p, 1080i, 720p, or re-aspecting to SD when SD is the detected
input format.
HD Input - Output Format Select
Selects between re-aspecting/cross converting to 1080p, 1080I, 1080f (film rate: 23.98p or 24p), 720p,
720f, or down converting to SD when HD is the detected input format.
Half Rate 720p
When enabled and the output format is 720p50, 720p60, or 720p59.94 this will divide the output rate
in half giving 720p25, 720p30, or 720p29.97.
1080 Segmented Frame
When enabled and the output video is set to 1080p23.98, the output will be 1080psf23.98, or
segmented frame progressive.
Aspect Ratio Control
Selects between common preset aspect ratios 1.33V(vertical center cut), 0.75V(letter box),
1.33H(horizontal center cut), 0.75H(pillar box), 1.0HV(no change), or “User” to enable the user
defined H and user defined V aspect ratio controls.
User Defined Horizontal Aspect Control
Allows the user to create a custom aspect ratio by setting the horizontal zoom from 50% to 200% in
increments of 0.1%.
User Defined Vertical Aspect Control
Allows the user to create a custom aspect ratio by setting the vertical zoom from 50% to 200% in
increments of 0.1%.
Top Line Suppression
This selects the number of lines to suppress at the beginning of video. The image is scaled slightly to
replace the top few lines. This can be used to cover up unwanted closed caption or timecode data when
upconverting fr om SD to HD.
Overlays Submenu
Cros
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Safe Action and Title Enable
Menu Structure
Parameter Type
Enbl
Embedded Group Enable
Ch01-
Src
Output Source
Gain
Output Gain
Pol
Output Polarity
Enbl
Embedded Group Enable
Ch05-
Src
Output Source
Gain
Output Gain
Pol
Output Polarity
Enbl
Embedded Group Enable
Src
Output Source
Gain
Output Gain
Pol
Output Polarity
Enbl
Embedded Group Enable
Src
Output Source
Gain
Output Gain
Pol
Output Polarity
Src
Output Source
Gain
Output Gain
Pol
Output Polarity
SBYP
AES Pair (1-8)
ARC Bypass
PASS
AES Pair (1-8)
AES Passthrough
0DLY
AES Pair (1-8)
Zero Delay Embedding
Tone
TG1-TG4 (x4)
Tone Frequency
Turn Safe Action Overlay and Safe Title Overlay on/off.
Safe Action/Title Color
Changes the color of the Safe Action and Safe Title Overlays between 8 selectable colors.
0.75H Safe Action and 0.75H Title Enable
Turn 0.75H Safe Action Overlay and 0.75H Safe Title Overlay on/off. This will show the 4:3 Safe area
on a 16:9 image. If the ARC and overlays follow ARC are enabled, the overlays will still be reduced
0.75H beyond the standard 4:3 safe areas.
0.75H Safe Action/0.75H Title Enable Color
Changes the color of the 0.75H Safe Action and 0.75H Safe Title Overlays between 8 selectable colors.
Center Cross Enable
Turns the Center Cro ss O verlay on/off.
Overlays follow ARC
When Overlays follow ARC is enabled, the Overlays will be resized along with the image according to
the ARC settings.
Audio Submenu
Aud Embd Grp1
AES Ch01-
Ch04
(x4)
Grp2
Ch08
(x4)
Grp3
Ch09Ch12
(x4)
Grp4
Ch13Ch16
(x4)
Ch16
(x16)
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Embedded Group Enable
Source Name
Description
Enables or disables the embedding of a particular embedded audio group. Disabling a group preserves
the settings of the channels belonging to that group.
Output Source
Because the cards audio system functions like a router, each output can be sourced from any input
channel. This parameter lets you choose from the many different sources. Here is an explanation of the
different source names:
EmXX Input embedded audio channel XX (1 through 16)
AeXX Di s crete AES channel XX (1 through 16)
AnX Analog Audio channe l X (1 through 8)
TgX Test Generator channel X (1 through 4)
DbX Dolby Decoded channel X (1 through 8)
DmX Dolby Mixdown channe l X (1 through 2)
Output Gain
The gain of each output is adjustable from +30 dB to –100 dB in 0.1 dB steps. After –100 dB gain is
set to –Inf, which means that out put is present, but muted.
Output Polarity
If set to “Norm” output polarity is the same as input polarity, if set to “Inv” the output polarity is
inverted. This can be used to correct polarity errors in the input signals fed to the card.
AES Sample Rate Converter Bypass
This turns off the built in sample rate converters that are enabled by default. The SRC’s allow the card
to interface with as ynchronous AES sources (sources who’s AES timing does not matc h the video
reference timing.). This is a necessity when trying to embed non-PCM AES audio such a Dolby E or
Dolby Digital audio streams.
Zero-Delay Audio Embedding
Sometimes it is desirable to embed AES with minimum latency. For example, if you want to embed
Dolby E audio into video with no latency, and delay the video by one frame to account for Dolby E
encoding delay. By turning this control on for a given AES pair, the pair will be directly embedded
into it’s corresponding group, bypassing the normal frame sync audio delay. (AES Pair 1 into
Embedded Group 1, ch1 & ch2, AES pair 2 into Embedded Group 2, ch3 & ch4). This control
overrides the standard audio routing system: if AES Pair 1 is selected, then the controls to route into
Embedded group 1, ch1 & ch2 don’t apply. There is no gain or polarity control available when this
option is selected.
Low latency AES Passthrough
This control is similar to zero delay audio embedding. If selected for input p a ir X it causes AES output
pair X to act as a bit for bit cop y of AES input pair X. This over rides the normal audio routing and
delay. No gain and polarity adjustments are possible.
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Tone Frequency
Menu Structure
Parameter Type
Enbl
Closed Caption Enable
SETU
Adds setup to CC in SD
HDL#
Selects line number for HD CC
Menu Structure
Parameter Type
Disp
H/V
Display Orientation
BRGT
Display Brightness
MENU STRUCTURE
Parameter Type
Prst
Slct
Select Preset
Save
Save Settings
Load
Load Settings
Fact
Restore Factory Settings
This sets the frequency of the test tone for each of the four tone generators. Each of the four tone
generators TG1 – TG4 can be set to a different frequency, and are available as audio sources for the
embedded or AES audio outputs. The tones can range from 50Hz to 16kHz.
CC Submenu
CC
CC Enable
This turns closed caption support on or off.
SD Setup
This turns setup for closed caption on and off when the output is SD. Black on line 21 will either be at
a digital value of 004 with setup off, or 040 with setup on.
HD Line Number
This selects the line number where the ancillary closed caption data is stored when the output is HD.
The default is line #9.
Display Submenu
Display Orientation
This parameter lets you change the orientation of the display. “Vert” makes the characters look correct
when the cards are mounted in a 2 RU frame like the 8310. “Horz” makes the characters look right in a
horizontal frame.
Display Brightness
This parameter allows you to set the standard output brightness of the menu display. It is a percentage
of maximum brightness.
Preset Submenu
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Select Preset
Menu Structure
Parameter Type
Info
+POW
Positive Watts Consumed
-POW
Negative Watts Consumed
SWR#
Software Release Number
SWB#
Software Build Number
Select from one of the sixteen saved presets.
Save Settings
In this parameter, move the toggle switch up to save the settings to the card persistent storage.
Load Settings
In this parameter, move the toggle switch up to load the saved settings and make them active.
Restore Factory Settings
In this parameter, move the toggle switch up to make the factory default settings active, and make the
stored settings equal to the factory settings.
Information Subme nu
Positive Watts Consumed
A read only indication of power consumed by the card from the frames +12V rail.
Negative Watts Consumed
A read only indication of power consumed by the card from the frames +-7.5V rail.
Software Release Number
A read only indication of the software release number. A higher number is newer release of software.
Software Build Number
A read only indication of the software build number. Software build number is an internal indicator
used by Sierra engineers to differentiate different software builds.
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Factory Default Settings
The factory default settings are as follows
1) The proc module has all parameters are set to unity.
2) The audio mapping is for simultaneous embed ding and de-embedding. Discrete AES inputs 1-16
are mapped to embedded audio outputs 1-16. Embedded audio inputs 1-16 are mapped to discrete
AES outputs 1-16
3) Audio gain is set to 0dB and polarity is set to normal on all channels.
4) The Frame Sync is disabled, reference 1 or 2 must be chosen to enable the frame sync.
5) The Scaler is enabled and both SD and HD are set to be the same as input and half rate 720p is
turned off.
6) Aspect ratio is set to 1.0HV (No Correction)
7) AES SRC Bypass, Zero Delay Audio Embedding, and Low Latency Audio Passthrough are al l
disabled.
AES IN/OUT Switch Settings
Switches S11 – S14 determine whether the AES IN/OUT ports on AES I/O 1-4 are set to input AES or
output AES.
1) Switching S11 up configures AES I/O 1 as AES IN, switching S11 down configures AES I/O 1 as
AES OUT.
2) Switching S12 up configures AES I/O 2 as AES IN, switching S12 down configures AES I/O 2 as
AES OUT.
3) Switching S13 up configures AES I/O 3 as AES IN, switching S13 down configures AES I/O 3 as
AES OUT.
4) Switching S14 up configures AES I/O 4 as AES IN, switching S14 down configures AES I/O 4 as
AES OUT.
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Remote Control
In This Chapter
This section provides a detailed exp la natio n o n using remote control functions with your card.
DashBoard Control System Software
The DashBoard Control System enables you to monitor and control openGearTM frames and controller
cards from a computer. The DashBoard software and manual can be downloaded from the Ross Video
website (www.rossvideo.com/rossgear/opengear).
Using the Menus and Menu Descriptions
You must first install the DashBoard Control System software on your computer. Refer to the
DashBoard User Manual for software installation procedures and for using the DashBoard interface.
The following pa ges list the parameters from the menu tabs available in the DashBoard software when
connected to a UDC-161.
Menu Item Format Description
Product UDC-161 The product name
Manufacturer Sierra Video Systems
Software Release
Number
Software Build
Date
Software Build
Card Info
(Read-only)
Time
+12 V Power Rail #.## W Positive Supply Power
-7.5 Power Rail #.## W Negative Supply Power
Video Input
Standard
Reference Standard ############
SSN ############
### The release number of the
### The i nternal build number
### The date and time the
############
The manufacturer of the
product
firmware in this card
of this software
software was created
Detected Video Standard
on SDI or Analog Input
Detected standard of
selected reference.
Displays the Silicon Serial
Number of the card.
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Menu Item Format Description
Safe Action Area
Safe Title Area
Color
0.75H Safe Action
Area
Overlays
0.75 H Safe Title
Area
Color
Center Cross
Color 8 Colors Selectable
Overlays Follow
ARC
On/Off Turns Safe Action Area
on or off.
On/Off Turns Safe Title Area on
or off.
8 Colors Selectable Selects the color used for
the Safe Action and Safe
Title Overlays.
On/Off Turns 0.75H Safe Action
Area on or off.
On/Off Turns 0.75H Safe Title
Area on or off.
8 Colors Selectable Selects the color used for
the 0.75H Safe Action and
0.75H Safe Title Overlays.
On/Off Turns Center Cross
overlay on or off.
Selects the color used for
the Center Cross.
On/Off
Applys 0.75H overlays
after the ARC.
Menu Item Format Description
Enables the Frame Sync
Applies additional
horizontal offset
Applies additional vertical
offset
Selects the minimum
frames of latency allowed.
Audio delay offset in
addition to delay to match
video delay.
Reports current audio
delay in both ms and
frames and lines.
Reports current video
delay in both ms and
frames and lines.
Resets the FS and its
buffers. Re -establishes
audio video sync after a
adjusting the horizontal
and vertical offsets.
Frame Sync
Framesync Enable On/Off
Horizontal Offset 0-4125 samples
Vertical Offset 0-1124 lines
Minimum Latency
Frames
Video Audio Delay
Offset ms
Current Audio
Delay
Video Delay
Framesync Status On/Off/Error Shows the status of the FS
Reset Framesync Confirm
0-13
(-575) - 575
#.##ms / # Frames #
lines
#.##ms / # Frames #
lines
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Menu Item Format Description
Group Enable
Source
Embedded
(per channel)
Audio Group
(Groups 1-4)
Gain
(per channel)
Phase
(per channel)
Enable Enables or disables the
Disable
Embedded 1-16
AES 1-16
Analog 1-8
Dolby Ch. 1-8
Dolby Mix 1-2
Silence
Range (-400) – 400
Normal
Invert
entire group of 4 channels.
Chooses the source for the
embedded audio. The
source for each channel
can be chosen separately.
Gain applied to embedded
audio output, one slider
for each channel.
Inverts the pha s e of the
embedded audio.
Menu Item Format Description
Embedded 1-16 Selects the source for the
AES outputs. Each AES
source can be chosen
separately.
Gain applied to AES
audio output.
AES Audio
Out 1/2 - 7/8
Source
(per channel)
Gain
(per channel)
AES 1-16
Analog 1-8
Dolby Ch. 1-8
Dolby Mix 1-2
Silence
Range (-400) - 400
Phase
(per channel)
Normal
Invert
Inverts the pha s e of the
AES audio output.
Menu Item Format Description
Closed Captioning On/Off
Closed
SD Setup On/Off
Captioning
HD Line Number Range 9-41
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Turns close d captioning
support on or off.
Turns setup on line 21 in
SD on or off.
Selects the line in which
HD Closed Captioning is
placed in ancillary data.
Default is line #9.
Menu Item Format Description
Tone
Generator
Tone Generator 1-4
Frequency
Range 50Hz –16KHz
Selects the frequency of
the tone generated.
Menu Item Format Description
This gives the b oard a
Card Name Up to 31 ASCII
Selected Preset Range (1 - 16)
Preset Name Up to 7 ASCII
Presets
Preset Save Confirm
Preset Load Confirm
Reset Current
Preset
Confirm
unique name that will
show up in the device list.
Loads parameters
previously saved.
Gives a unique name to
the preset being saved.
Saves the parameters as
preset selected and preset
name entered.
Loads parameters of
selected preset.
Will load factory presets
and overwrite the save.
Menu Item Format Description
Input Video
Preference
HD Input Type
Video Signal
Controls
SD Input Type
SD Composite
Contains
SDI This selects the preferred
Analog
GBR Selects the format of
YPbPr
Composite Selects the format of
YC
YPbPr BetaCam
YPbPr MII
YPbPr SMPTE
0.0 or 7.5 IRE of Setup
input when both SDI and
analog are present.
input HD analo g video.
input SD analog video, so
the decoder can properly
decode the signal.
Specifies the amount of
setup (pedestal) in the
input video. It will be
removed by the decoder.
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Menu Item Format Description
This will bypass sample
rate conver s ion on AES.
If bypassed AES rate
must match input video
rate or audio dropout will
occur. SRC must be
bypassed to embed Dolby
encoded audio.
AES output pair X will
be a low latency copy of
AES input pair X.
AES Input
Controls
AES Pair 1-8 SRC
Bypass
AES Pair 1-8
Passthrough
On
Off
On
Off
AES Pair 1-8
Zero Delay
On
Off
Embeds with low (<1 ms)
latency. Overrides routing
choices.
Menu Item Format Description
Video Gain
Video Proc
Video Lift
Color Gain Range 0-2000
Color Phase Range (–360) – 360
Reset to Unity Confirm
Range 0-2000 Gain applied to Y (Luma).
1000 is unity.
Range (-999) – 999 Lift applied to Y (Luma),
in 10 bit code value.
Gain applied to C
(Chroma). 1000 is unity.
Phase of C (Chr oma) in
degrees.
Resets all of the proc
controls to unity.
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Menu Item Format Description
Scaler
Scaler enable
Current input
format
Current output
format
SD: Convert to
SD: Output halfrate 720p
SD: Output psf
SD: Aspect ratio
conversion
SD: User-defined
aspect ratio
(Horizontal)
SD: User-defined
aspect ratio
(Vertical)
SD: Top line
suppression
HD: Convert to
Scaler enabled Enable scaler
Scaler bypassed Disable scaler
Detected from input
As determined by
conversion se ttings
SD, 720p, 720 film,
1080I, 1080p, or 1080
film
Yes Outputs 720p at half rate
No
On Turns on segmented
Off
1.0HV, 0.75H, 1.33H,
0.75V,1.33V, or User
Defined
Range (0.5 – 2.0)
Range (0.5 – 2.0)
Range (0 – 10)
SD, 720p, 720 film,
1080I, 1080p, or 1080
film
Selects the output format
when an SD input is
detected
(720p25, 30, or 29.97).
frame mode (525i59.94 >1080psf23.98)
Selects ARC adjustment
for SD input
Selects the amount of
horizontal zoom from half
to double original size.
Selects the amount of
vertical zoom from half to
double original size.
Scales the video to cover
the selected number of top
video lines.
Selects the output format
when an HD input is
detected
HD: Output halfrate 720p
HD: Output psf
HD: User-defined
aspect ratio
(Horizontal)
HD: User-defined
aspect ratio
(Vertical)
HD: Top line
suppression
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Yes Outputs 720p at half rate
No
On Turns on segmente d
Off
Range (0.5 – 2.0)
Range (0.5 – 2.0)
Range (0 – 10)
(720p25, 30, or 29.97).
frame mode (1080p23.98
->1080psf23.98)
Selects the amount of
horizontal zoom from half
to double original size.
Selects the amount of
vertical zoom from half
to double original size.
Scales the video to cover
the selected number of top
video lines.
Technical Specifications
SD: < ±0.4° typical
Table 4. Card - Technical Speci f i cations
Category Parameter Specification
SMPTE 292 HD-SDI:
1.485 Gbps or 1.485/1.001 Gbps
SMPTE 259M-C SD-SDI:
270 Mbps
HD:
720p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94
1080i 25/29.97
1080p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30
1080p/sF 23.98/24
SD:
486i 29.97 NTSC, 575i 25 PAL
Serial Digital
Video Input
Data Rates Supported
Frame Rates Supported
Analog Video
Input
Impedance
Equalization
Return Loss >18dB at 5MHz - 1.485GHz
Number of Inputs
Input Type
Video Inputs
Conversion Bit Depth
SD Color Separation
Frequency Response
Differential Phase
Differential Gain
Noise
75Ω terminating
HD: 328ft (100 meters) Belden 1694A
SD: 1000ft (300 meters) Belden 1694A
3
Differential, Common Mode Rejection (5V AC)
HD: Component YPbPr and RGB
SD: Composite, Component YPbPr (BetaCam™,
MII™, SMPTE/N10), RGB, and Y/C
12-Bits
5-Line Adaptive Comb or Notch Filter
HD: Y- 0-30MHz ± 0.25db PbPr 0-15 MHz ±
SD: Y- 0-30MHz ± 0.25db PbPr 0-15 MHz ±
SD: < ±0.4% typical
< -64dB (Luma Flat Field)
< -61dB (Luma Ramp)
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Analog Front End Crosstalk
Return Loss
Within Noise Floor Measurement
> 20dB to 30MHz
Category Parameter Specification
HD: < 0.15UI (all outputs)
Overshoot
> 12dB 100kHz to 6MHz
SMPTE 276M
> 30dB 100kHz to 6MHz
Up to 24-bit
4 Balanced Analog Audio
48KHz (free run or locked to the reference)
+24dBu => 0dBFS
Serial Digital
Video Outputs
AES Audio
Input
Number of Outputs
Impedance
Return Loss
Signal Level
DC Offset
Jitter
Standard
Number of Inputs
Input Level
Input Impedance
Return Loss
Equalization
Sample Rate
Standard
2:HD/SD-SDI BNC per IEC 60169-8 Amendment 2
75Ω
> 15 dB at 5MHz – 270MHz
> 12 dB at 270MHz – 1.485GHz
800 mV ±10%
0 Volts ±50 mV
SD: <0.06UI (all outputs)
<0.2% of amplitude
SMPTE 276M
8 unbalanced
0.1 to 2.5V p-p (5V p-p tolerant)
75Ω
Automatic to 1000m with Belden 1694A (or
equivalent) @ 48kHz AES signal
48KHz
AES Audio
Output
Analog Audio
Input
Number of Outputs
Output Impedance
Return Loss
Resolution
Sample Rate
Number of Inputs
Connector
Sampling Rate
Signal Level
8 unbalanced
75Ω
48KHz
Phoenix 3-pin
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Category Parameter Specification
1Vp-p nominal
> 30dB to 30MHz
±1V
Reference
Video Input
Other
Number of Inputs
Standards Supported
Signal Level
Signal
Impedance
Return Loss
Max DC on Ref Inp ut
Total Power Consumption <24W
Warranty Five Year Transferable
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
2 Terminating Frame Reference Inputs
HD:
720p 24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94
1080i 25/29.97
1080p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30
1080p/sF 23.98/24
SD:
486i 29.97 NTSC, 575i 25 PAL
Analog video sync (black burst or tri-level)
75Ω
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Service Information
In This Chapter
This chapter includes the following sections:
• Trouble s hooting Checklist
• Warranty and Repair Policy
Troubleshooting Checklist
Routine maintenance to this openGearTM product is not required. In the event of problems with your
card, the following basic troubleshooting checklist may help identify the source of the problem. If the
module still does not appear to be working properly after checking all possible causes, please contact
your openGear
the “Contact Us” section at the end of this manual.
TM
products distributor, or the Technical Support department at the numbers listed under
1. Visual Review Performing a quick visual check may reveal many problems, such
as connectors not properly seated or loose cables. Check the module, the frame, and
any associated peripheral equipment for signs of trouble.
2. Power Check Check the power indicator LED on the distribution frame front
panel for the presence of power. If the power LED is not illuminated, verify that the
power cable is connected to a power source and that power is available at the power
main. Confirm that the power supplies are fully seated in their slots. If the power
LED is still not illuminated, replace the power supply with one that is verified to
work.
3. Reseat the Card in the Frame Eject the card and reinsert it in the frame.
4. Check Control Settings Refer to the Installation and Operation sections of the
manual and verify all user-adjustable component settings.
5. Input Signal Status Verify that source equipment is operating correctly and that a
valid signal is being supplied.
6. Output Signal Path Verify that destination equipment is operating correctly and
receiving a valid signal.
7. Module Exchange E xchanging a suspect module with a module that is known to
be working corre c tly is an efficient method for localizing proble ms to individual
modules.
8. Red Error Light – If the red error light is illuminated, verify that the frame sync is
set to the same reference that is being used on the back of the openGear
(REF1 LOOP or REF2 LOOP), and that the reference is properly terminated.
TM
frame
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Sierra openGear Warranty
A. General
Buyer assumes all responsibility for ascertaining the suitability of Sierra Video Systems (hereinafter "SVS") products for
Buyer's intended use. No product sold by SVS is designed or manufactured for use i n any manner or under any
conditions other than those described in SVS's instruction manuals and other printed material for each particular p roduct.
If any product is used or applied in a manner or under conditions not specifically authorized by such written materials or
if any product is used by unqualified or improperly trained personnel, Buyer agrees that SVS shall have no liability of
any kind arising from such use, and Buyer agrees to indemnify and hold SVS harmless from any claims of third parties
arising from such use, and Buyer shall provide SVS with counsel of SVS's choice to defend against such claims.
B. Limited Warranty
1. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser and is non-transferable. This warranty begins on the date of
purchase and will be in effect for five (5) years for new equipment or and for three (3) years for "Factory Refurbished"
equipment. Buyer must obtain a Return Material Authorization ("RMA") number from SVS prior to returning a product
for repair. If, in SVS' sole discretion, the product is found to be defective during the term of this warranty, SVS will at its
option: (a) provide free replacement parts, and/or (b) repair the unit at an SVS facility. During the warranty period, SVS
will make every reasonable effort to support critical emergencies by supplying no-cost loan equipment while the
defective unit is being repaired. SVS will provide replacement parts and/or factory service at no charge. Buyer bears the
cost of shipping products returned to SVS under this warranty. SVS will bear the cost of shipping repaired products or
replacement parts to the Buyer.
This limited warranty shall not apply to any of SVS's goods which have been altered or which shall have been subjected
to misuse, mishandling, i mproper storage or negligence. The aforementioned provisions do not extend the original
warranty period of any goods which have been replaced by SVS. This limited warranty shall not apply to any goods not
of SVS's manufacture, Buyer to be entitled only to the warranty set forth in the original manufacturer's limited warranty.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXPRESSED IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED
OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS
OR LIABILITIES ON SVS'S PART.
SVS neither assumes nor authorizes any other person to assume for SVS any other liabilities in connection with the sale of products of its own manufacture.
2. SVS's liability hereunder on any claim of any kind, except as set forth herein for any loss, injury to person or property or damage, shall in no case exceed the price allocable to the goods which give rise to such claim.
3. In no event shall SVS be liable for any damages or injuries to person or property if any goods do not meet the
above limited warranty, including, without limitation, incidental expenses or consequential or special damages, except as
set forth in such limited warranty. The foregoing states the exclusive remedy of Buyer and the exclusive liability of SVS
for any breach of the foregoing limited warranty.
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C. Cancellation
Except as provided in paragraph B immediately above, all sales are final, and Buyer may cancel this order or return products only upon written consent of SVS.
D. General
A. In the event of a breach of any of the terms hereof, the non-breaching party shall be entitled to recover all of its
costs, fees, and expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable attorney's fees, from the breach party incurred as a
result of such breach, regardless of whether or not a suit is actually filed to enforce the terms hereof.
B. The provision hereof shall be governed by the laws of the State of California (excluding its choice of law provisions).
C. The headings are for convenience only and do not limit or amplify the terms and provisions hereof.
D. In case any one or more of the provisions set forth herein shall be held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in
any respect, the validity, legality, and enforceability of the remaining provisions contained herein shall not in any way be
affected or impaired thereby.
E. No waiver, alteration, or modification of any of the provisions hereof shall be bind ing unless in writing and signed by an authorized Officer of SVS.
NOTE:
All products returned to SVS for service must have prior approval. Return authorization requests may be obtained from your SVS dealer.
UDC-161 Owner’s Manual • (V 2.2) Page 35 of 36
Ordering Information
UDC-161 and Related Products
Your UDC-161 HD/SD Up/Down/Cr oss Format Converter, Video/Audio In wi th Frame is a part of
the openGear
equipment includ i ng distribution, conversion, monitoring, s ynchronizers, encoders, decoder s,
embedders, and de-embedders, as well as analog audio and video products.
TM
family of products. Sierra Video Systems offers a full line of openGearTM terminal
Standard Equipment
• UDC-161 Up/Down/Cross Format Converter, Video/Audio In with Frame Sync
• UDC-161-OM Up/Down/Cross Format Converter, Video/Audio In with Frame Sync
Owner’s Manual
Optional Equipment
• UDC-161-OM Up/Down/Cross Format Converter, Video/Audio In with Frame Sync
Owner’s Manual
(additional Owner’s Manual)
TM
• RM-UDC-161-A openGear
(10 BNC connector)
• RM-UDC-161-B openGear
(12 BNC, 8 phoneix connector)
• RM-UDC-161-C openGear
(20 BNC connector)
• RM-UDC-161-D openGear
(10 BNC connector)
• RM-UDC-161-E openGear
(20 BNC connector)
• RM-UDC-161-F openGear
(10 BNC , 9 phoenix connector)
• 8310-C Digital Products Frame and Power Supply with Cooling Fans
(2RU, holds 10 cards)
Rear Module compatible with UDC-161
TM
Rear Module compatible with UDC-161
TM
Rear Module compatible with UDC-161
TM
Rear Module compatible with UDC-161
TM
Rear Module compatible with UDC-161
TM
Rear Module compatible with UDC-161
• 8310-C-BNC Digital Products Frame and Power Supply with fixed 100-BNC Rear
Module and Cooling Fans. (2RU, holds 10 cards)
• MFC-8310-N Network Controller Card (Additional)
UDC-161 Owner’s Manual • (V 2.2) Page 36 of 36
Contact Us
Sales Information
Sales@sierravideo.com
Contact Sierra Vi deo Systems Inc.
PHONE
E-MAIL
POSTAL
SERVICE
General Business Office
and Technical Support
Fax
General Information
Sierra Video Systems Inc.
(1) 530.478.1000
(1) 530.478.1105
Info@sierravideo.com
P.O. Box 2462
Grass Valley, CA 95945
USA
Visit us at the Sierra Video Systems Inc. website.
http://www.sierravideo.com
• Online catalog
• Related products and full product lines
• Trade show information
• Dealer information
• Sierra Video Systems Inc. news
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