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UDC-163
UDC-163-UM
Version: 1.2
HD-Downconverter / DA with SD ARC
User Manual
Sierra Video Systems
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UDC-163 Downconverter / DA with SD ARC User Manual
SVS Part Number: UDC-163-UM
Document Version: 1.2
Printed in the United States.
Last Author: GJZ
Printing Date: 11/23/2010 2:54:00 PM
The information contained in this User Manual is subject to change without notice or obligation.
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Contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any form without the written permission of
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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. Sierra Video Systems
assumes no responsibility or liability for errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual.
Trademarks
is a registered trademark of Ross Video Limited.
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All other product names and any registered and unregistered trademarks mentioned in this
manual are used for identification purposes only and remain the exclusive property of
their respective owners.
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Important Regulatory and Safety Notices
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
equipment.
Warning
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.
Caution
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.
Notice
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.
ESD
Susceptibility
This symbol is used to alert the user that an electrical or electronic device or
assembly is susceptible to damage from an ESD event.
Caution
This product is intended to be a component product of the openGearTM 8310 series
frame. Refer to the openGearTM 8310 series frame User Manual for important safety
instructions regarding the proper installation and safe operation of the frame as well
as it’s component products.
Warning
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.
Warning
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.
Before using this product and any associated equipment, refer to the “Important Safety Instructions”
listed below so as to avoid personal 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
Important Safety Instructions
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EMC Notices
US FCC Part 15
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
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case
users will be required to correct the interference at their own expense.
Environmental Information
The equipment that you purchased required the extraction and use of natural resources for its
production. It may contain hazardous 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
Functional Block Diagram ......................................................................................................... 7
Available Format Conversions ................................................................................................... 8
Documentation Terms ................................................................................................................ 9
Installation and Setup 10
In This Chapter ........................................................................................................................ 10
Static Discharge ....................................................................................................................... 10
Unpacking ................................................................................................................................ 10
Rear Module Installation (Optional) ........................................................................................ 11
Board Installation ..................................................................................................................... 12
Cable Connections ................................................................................................................... 12
Card Control and Status ................................................................................................ ........... 13
Switch S1 ................................................................................................................... 13
Switches 3 and 4 – Rotary Switch Settings ................................................................ 15
Switches 7, 8, 9 and 10 .............................................................................................. 15
Status Reporting via LEDs ........................................................................................ 15
Remote Control 18
In This Chapter ........................................................................................................................ 18
DashBoard Control System Software ...................................................................................... 18
Specifications 23
Technical Specifications .......................................................................................................... 23
Service Information 25
In This Chapter ........................................................................................................................ 25
Troubleshooting Checklist ....................................................................................................... 25
Software Upgrades ................................................................................................................... 26
Warranty and Repair Policy ...................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
Ordering Information 27
UDC-163 and Related Products ............................................................................................... 29
Contact Us 31
Contact Sierra Video Systems .................................................................................................. 31
Visit us at the Sierra Video Systems website. .......................................................................... 31
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Introduction
In This Chapter
This chapter includes the following sections:
A Word of Thanks
Overview
Functional Block Diagram
Features
Documentation Terms
A Word of Thanks
Congratulations on choosing the openGearTM UDC-163 HD/SD Down Converter with SD ARC and
Analog Outputs. The UDC-163 is part of a full line of modular conversion gear for broadcast TV
environments. The Sierra Video Systems openGearTM line includes video decoders and encoders, audio
embeders and de-embeders, distribution amplifiers, format converters, and much more. Sierra Video
Systems openGear modular conversion gear will meet your signal conversion needs now and in the
future.
Should you have questions pertaining to the installation or operation of your UDC-163, 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 openGearTM card.
Overview
The UDC-163 is a high quality 10-bit, HD down-converter with SD pass-through and individual aspect
ratio converter (ARC) controls for HD and SD inputs. The UDC-163 bridges SMPTE 292 high
definition (HD) and 259M-C standard definition (SD) signal formats; allowing high density and low
power conversion of HD signals.
The UDC-163 will down-convert HD to SD serial component digital and analog composite video. This
unit can re-aspect the image with separate rules for HD vs. SD inputs and adds 3:2 pull-down to 23.98
p/sF or i inputs. In addition, reticule overlays, for full aperture and safe area, in both 16x9 and 4x4
shapes can be enabled, as well as a center cross. Reticules can be separately enabled on the SD-SDI
and composite outputs.
The image processing is full 10-bit using a 24-tap spatial filter. Down-conversions of HD to SD
signals are de-jittered to reduce chroma phase jitter of SD analog signals. The analog output is
encoded at 12-bits (video plus sync) to preserve the 10-bit 4:2:2 component encoded video signal.
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The UDC-163 also preserves several key non video signals across a downconversion or ARC.
HD/SD
Input
Dual
Rate
Input Eq.
Dual Rate
Reclock,
Decode and
De-serialize
SD
Serializer
SD
Encoder
SD
Analog
Output
SD-SDI
Output
Path
Routing
Reticule
Overlay
Analog
Composite
or
SD
Driver
Micro-
processor
Remote
I/O
Frame
Controller
UDC-163
Block Diagram
and
Down
Conversion
and ARC
Sync
Detect
Reference
Input
Re-clocked
Outputs
Input
Copies
SW
TCP-IP
Audio
Memory
Sel.
SW
Embedded audio is de-embedded at the input, delayed appropriately, and then embedded at the output
in the new format. Timecode signals (as VITC or as in SMPTE RP-188) are extracted, delayed the
appropriate amount, and then embedded in the output video. Standard definition closed captioning data
(NTSC Line 21) is decoded, delayed, and embedded in the output video, regardless of aspect ratio
correction.
The product also provides full color proc control of the output video, with separate controls for Gain,
Lift, Saturation and Color Phase.
The input and outputs of the UDC-163 are the following:
Input:
One dual-rate HD/SD-SDI.
Outputs:
Four reclocked HD/SD-SDI copies of the input.
Four user selectable (SD-SDI or Composite) down-converted HD or SD ARC’d outputs.
Functional Block Diagram
The UDC-163 has a very flexible signal flow path and feature set that combines several products into
one compact package. To understand its capabilities, this section reviews the basic structure of the
UDC-163.
Figure 1. Simplified Block Diagram of UDC-163 Functions
Starting in the upper left of the block diagram, the dual-rate (HD/SD) serial digital signal is equalized,
reclocked and then deserialized. A reclocked copy of the input is driven out of four BNCs (3, 4, 5, and
6). Once deserialized, the video standard and frame rate is determined.
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Coming out of the deserializer, the parallel video data path goes to the image scalar circuitry, where it
is down, aspect and/or frame rate converted depending on the signal input and user settings. After
conversion audio, timecode, and closed captioning signals are embedded. Finally the reticule overlays
(if any) are applied, and the signal passes through circuitry to reduce output clock jitter.
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Four copies of SD analog composite and SD-SDI are generated and sent to four, 2x1 switches (S7, S8,
From To
SD
1080 sF 23.98
486 i 29.97
1080 p 23.98
486 i 29.97
1080 sF 24
---- none
1080 p 24
---- none
1080 i 25
575 i 25
1080 p 25
575 i 25
1080 i 29.97
486 i 29.97
1080 p 29.97
486 i 29.97
1080 i 30
---- none
1080 p 30
---- none
720 p 25
575 i 25
720 p 29.97
486 i 29.97
720 p 30
---- none
720 p 50
575 i 25
720 p 59.94
486 i 29.97
720 p 60
---- none
486 i 29.97
486 i 29.97
575 i 25
575 i 25
S9, S10) that allow the user to select either analog composite or SDI for the outputs (BNCs 7, 8, 9, 10).
Available Format Conversions
The UDC-163 has extensive re-format and down conversion capabilities. It can act as a
downconverter, ARC and frame rate converter. The format conversions are listed in the chart below.
Table 1. Supported format conversions
Notes:
1. All rates translated to effective frame rates, interlaced rates “ i ” are two times the number shown.
For example, i 29.97 is 59.94 fields per second (two fields per frame thus the interlaced frame rate
is 29.97); but progressive “ p ” 29.97 is 29.97 frames per second.
2. SD active line rates are PAL (575) and NTSC (486).
3. The UDC-163 cannot accept native 720 p23.98 or sF23.98, however it can convert those signals if
they are delivered inside a p59.94 transportation wrapper (as typically done with this format) and
processed as p59.94.
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Documentation Terms
The following terms are used throughout this guide:
“Frame” refers to the 8310 frame that houses the UDC-163 card.
“Operator” and “User” both refer to the person who uses the UDC-163.
“Board” and “Card” all refer to the UDC-163 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-163 operates.
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Installation and Setup
ESD
Susceptibility
Static discharge can cause serious damage to sensitive
semiconductor devices. Avoid handling circuit boards in high
static environments such as carpeted areas, and when wearing
synthetic fiber clothing. Always exercise proper grounding
precautions when working on circuit boards and related
equipment.
In This Chapter
This chapter includes the following sections:
Static Discharge
Unpacking
Rear Module Installation (Optional)
Board Installation
BNC Labels
Cable Connections
LEDs and Buttons
Switch 3 and 4 – Rotary Switch Settings and LED reporting
Static Discharge
Whenever handling the card and other related equipment, please observe all static discharge
precautions as described in the following note:
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 a
8310-RM-A Rear Module with your card. You will need to install it in your 8310 frame before you can
connect cables.
Use the following steps to install the 8310-RM-A in an 8310 openGearTM frame:
1. Refer to the openGearTM 8310 frame User Manual, to ensure that the frame is
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 8310-RM-A in the seating slot at the
base of the frame’s back plane.
Figure 2. Rear Module Installation
4. Align the top hole of the 8310-RM-A with the screw hole on the top edge of the 8310
back plane.
5. Using a Phillips driver and the supplied screw, fasten the 8310-RM-A panel to the
8310 back plane. Do not over tighten.
This completes the procedure for installing the 8310-RM-A in an 8310 openGearTM frame.
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Board Installation
Warning
Heat and power distribution requirements within a frame may dictate
specific slot placement of cards. Cards with many heat-producing
components should be arranged to avoid areas of excess heat build-up,
particularly in frames using convection cooling.
2
4
6
8
3
5
7
10
9
HD/SD-SDI Input
Input Reclocked
Copy 2
Input Reclocked
Copy 1
Input Reclocked
Copy 4
Input Reclocked
Copy 3
SD-SDI / Analog
Composite 1
1
Not Connected
SD-SDI / Analog
Composite 3
SD-SDI / Analog
Composite 2
SD-SDI / Analog
Composite 4
Use the following steps to install the card in the openGearTM 8310 frame:
1. Refer to the User Manual of the openGearTM 8310 frame to ensure that the frame is
properly installed according to instructions.
2. After selecting the desired frame installation slot, hold the card 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.
This completes the procedure for installing the card in the openGearTM 8310 frame.
Cable Connections
This section provides instructions for connecting cables to the installed BNC rear modules on the 8310
series frame backplane. Connect the input and output cables according to the following diagram. The
input is internally terminated with 75 ohms. It is not necessary to terminate unused outputs.
Figure 3. BNC Designations for the Card Rear Module
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Card Control and Status
The card can be configured and monitored in two ways:
1) Via DashBoard remote control software. Dashboard remote control software is the subject of
chapter 3.
2) Via LEDs and switches on the front edge of the card
Switch S1, located on the upper card edge, controls the primary functions of the card. ON is defined as
the switch in the “UP” position, away from the board. OFF is defined as the switch in its “DOWN”
position, towards the board.
Switch S1
Switch S1 is located on the upper card edge and controls the primary functions of the card. ON is
defined as the switch in the “UP” position, away from the board. OFF is defined as the switch in its
“DOWN” position, towards the board.
S1.1 -- Remote Control Enable
S1.1 enables the remote control interface. If S1.1 is set to ON the user can control the UDC-163 card
using Dashboard remote control software. Setting S1.1 to ON, disables switches S1.2 through S2.8.
Control can be either from remote operators, or these card edge switches, but not both.
If S1.1 is set to OFF, the remote control cannot set any card parameters, but can still monitor the status
of the card.
S1.2 through S1.5 – Aspect Ratio Control
These switches will control aspect ratio for both HD and SD inputs separately. See Table 2 for the
positions to select various preset or user defined aspect ratios.
S1.6 – Underscan
S1.6 will activate an “underscan” feature, further reducing a selected aspect ratio by 10 percent.
S1.7 – Analog Composite Color
S1.7 will enable or disable color on the SD analog output.
S1.8 – Field Lock
S1.8 will enable or disable the field locking feature on the card. Field lock is used to ensure that the
output SD signals have the correct field polarity when 720p59.94 and 720p50 signals are used as the
input. There is no information in the 720p signal that indicates which frames should be made into even
fields and which should be made into odd fields. The Field Lock feature looks at the frame reference
bus and makes sure that the output field polarity matches that of the reference bus.
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Table 2. Switch 1 on card edge
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8
SETTINGS
ON Remote Software Control Enable
OFF Remote Software Control Disable
ON
ON SD to SD User Settings (default: No aspect change)
ON
OFF SD to SD 0.75 Vert Reduction (letter box)
OFF
ON SD to SD 1.33 Horz Expansion (center cut)
OFF
OFF SD to SD No Aspect Change.
ON
ON HD to SD User settings (default: 1.33H center cut)
ON
OFF HD to SD 0.75 Vert Reduction (letter box)
OFF
ON HD to SD 1.33 Horz Expansion (center cut)
OFF
OFF HD to SD No Aspect Change
ON
Underscan ON (10% overall)
OFF
Underscan OFF (10% overall)
ON SD Analog Color ON
OFF
SD Analog Color OFF (B&W)
ON
Enable Field Locking (for 720p downconvert)
OFF
Disable Field Locking (for 720p downconvert)
v
If aspect ratio has been adjusted off of the default setting, then do a factory restore (page 17 or
page 22) to correct.
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Switches 3 and 4 – Rotary Switch Settings
The card has additional parameters which will need to be accessed less frequently. These are controlled
via the rotary switches (S3 & S4) and the up/down thumb switch (S2) located on the card edge.
The parameter number in question (00 through 99) is selected with the rotary switches. S3 selects the
“10s” digit, and S4 selects the “1s” digit. For example, setting S3 equal to 3 and S4 equal to 1 selects
parameter 31 (Y channel lift). The thumb switch S2 will increase or decrease the value of the parameter
when pressed up or down. Some parameters have only a binary state. Press S2 up to turn them on, and
down to turn them off.
See Table 3 for a complete list of parameters settable through the rotary switches
Switches 7, 8, 9 and 10
Switches S7, S8, S9 and S10 are used to select SD-SDI or SD analog output on the BNC corresponding
to the switch number. If the switch is UP the output will be SD analog if the switch is DOWN the
output will be SD-SDI.
Status Reporting via LEDs
When the switches S3 and S4 are set to “00” the card is in normal mode. In normal mode the “Lock
Status” LED will blink when there is no signal present, turn solid orange for SD lock and solid green
for HD lock. The “Input Standard” LED will be off if there is an SD signal present, orange if the input
standard is 720 and green for an input standard of 1080.
When adjusting the parameters, the three LEDs on the front card edge will report to the user the value
of the setting. While viewing the card in its vertical position in the frame the top (POWER) LED will
flash the number of 100s, the middle (LOCK STATUS) LED will flash the number of 10s, and the
bottom (INPUT STANDARD) LED will flash the number of 1s. At the start of a numerical report all
the LEDs will blink simultaneously.
Example: the card is reporting a value of 275. The sequence is this: a blink of all LEDs->2 blinks of the
100s LED->7 blinks of the 10s LED->5 blinks of the 1s LED->repeat.
For parameters that have only a binary state the “1s” LED (D14) will turn on for enabled and off for
disabled.
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Table 3. Parameters controlled through front edge switches
S3S4
Parameter Description
00
Report Signal Lock Status Restore to 00 prior to device use
Composite Output
01
Composite output oversampling
02
Composite output color bars
Software Information
08
Software release number
09
Software build number
Ancillary Data
10
24-bit audio processing
11
Audio group 1 enable
12
Audio group 2 enable
13
Audio group 3 enable
14
Audio group 4 enable
16
Audio delay Audio delay is reported in hundredths of a second.
17
Closed caption preservation enable
18
Time code preservation enable
19
Time code output line
Proc Control
30
Gain
31
Lift
32
Saturation
33
Phase
34
Background color hue
35
Background color saturation
36
Background color value
Scalar
40
H & V aspect zoom
41
H aspect zoom
42
V aspect zoom
43
H aspect pan
44
V aspect pan
45
Prefilter type: 1) Better Frequency Response 2) Better Edge Response 3) Disable Prefilter
46
Prefilter Aggressiveness: Up) attenuate more high frequency components Down) attenuate less
47
HD to SD color matrix: Up) Enable Down) Disable
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Reticules (Overlays)
60
SDI reticule output enable
61
Analog reticule output enable
62
4x3 full aperture (vert bars)
63
4x3 full aperture (vert bars) size
64
4x3 full aperture (vert bars) thickness
65
4x3 safe area enable
66
4x3 safe area horz size
67
4x3 safe area vert size
68
4x3 safe area horz thickness
69
4x3 safe area vert thickness
70
16x9 safe area enable
71
16x9 safe area horz size
72
16x9 safe area vert size
73
16x9 safe area horz thickness
74
16x9 safe area vert thickness
75
Center cross enable
76
Center cross horz size
77
Center cross vert size
78
Center cross horz thickness
79
Center cross vert thickness
80
Reticule(s) follow ARC
81
Reticule Color: 1) White 2) Black 3) Blue 4) Red
82
Reticule shadow
83
Shadow luma
84
Shadow chroma
Miscellaneous
92
Reference input select: Down) Reference 1 Up) Reference 2
93
Vbit correction
95
Equalizer status error - if lit there is a bit error detected
Save/Load
97
Load factory defaults. Loading factory defaults will replace current saved settings
98
Load saved settings
99
Save current setting
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Remote Control
Menu
Item
Parameters
Description
Card Info
(Read-only)
Product
CDI-UDC-163
Manufacturer
Sierra Video Systems
Temperature
##.## °C/##.## °F
Current temperature of
card at scalar IC.
+12 Rail Current
### mA
Supply Voltage
Power
#.# W
Current power
consumption of card
Software
(Read-only)
Software Release
Number
#
Software Build
Number
#
In This Chapter
This section provides a detailed explanation on 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 Sierra Video
Systems website.
Using the Menus
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 Menu System
The following table and sections describe the menus, items, and parameters available from the
DashBoard Control System software for the card.
Table 3. DashBoard Menus
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Menu
Item
Parameters
Description
Switch Settings
(Read-only)
S3 and S4
Rotary Edge Switch
Reports which parameter
is selected by edge switch
Remote Software
Switch S1-1
Reports if remote software
is enabled or disabled.
When enabled remote
software can modify card
parameters when disabled
card parameters can only
be changed through the
card edge switches
Signal Status
(Read-only)
Input Format
Input signal
Reports the current input
format.
Equalizer
Input signal
Reports any detected bit
errors
Ancillary Data
24-bit Audio
Processing
Enable
SD embedded audio will
be 24 bits deep, with
extended data packets.
Disable
SD embedded audio will
be 20 bits deep, with no
extended data packets.
Group 1
On
Turn on/off audio group 1
Off
Group 2
On
Turn on/off audio group 2
Off
Group 3
On
Turn on/off audio group 3
Off
Group 4
On
Turn on/off audio group 4
Off
Audio Delay ms
Range (-83)-2700ms
Amount of audio delay
from input to output
Closed Caption
Enable
Enable/Disable closed
caption passthrough.
Disable
Time Code
Enable
Enable/Disable time code
passthrough. Auto
searches for first line with
time code and passes it
through. If more then
one time code signal only
the first time code line
detected will pass through
Disable
Time Code Output
Line
Range 6-22
Selects which output line
to embed VITC on
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Menu
Item
Parameters
Description
Scalar
HD to SD ARC
No Aspect Change
0.75 V Letter Box
1.33 V
0.75 H Pillar Box
1.33H Center Cut
User Setting
User can save custom
aspect ratio controls by
using the save settings on
the engineering tab
SD to SD ARC
No Aspect Change
0.75 V Letter Box
1.33 V
0.75 H Pillar Box
1.33H Center Cut
User Setting
User can save custom
aspect ratio controls by
using the save settings on
the engineering tab
Underscan
Enable
10% H & V reduction
Disable
H Zoom Percent
Range 20-1000%
Horizontal zooming
V Zoom Percent
Range 20-1000%
Vertical zooming
H Pan
Range 0-100
Horizontal panning
V Pan
Range 0-100
Vertical panning
Filter Type
Better Frequency
Response
Better Edge Response
Disable Filter
Filter
Aggressiveness
Range 0-20
Higher value filters more
of the signal
HD to SD color
matrix
Enable
Disable
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Menu
Item
Parameters
Description
Reticules
(Overlays)
SDI
Enable
Enable/Disable reticules
on SDI output
Disable
Analog
Enable
Enable/Disable reticules
on analog/composite
output
Disable
4x3 Safe Area
Enable
Disable
4x3 Full Aperture
Enable
Disable
16x9 Safe Area
Enable
Disable
Center Cross
Enable
Disable
Reticules Follow
Arc
Enable
Reticules scale with video
when scaled image when
scaled image size is less
then the active video size
Disable
Reticule Color
White
Color of the reticules
Black
Blue
Red
Modify
4x3 Safe Area
Which reticule the
following four items
effect: Horizontal Size,
Vertical Size, Horizontal
Thickness, and Vertical
Thickness
4x3 Full Aperture
16x9 Safe Area
Center Cross
Horizontal Size
Range 0-100
Vertical Size
Range 0-100
Horizontal
Thickness
Range 0-100
Vertical Thickness
Range 0-100
Shadow
Enable
Enable/Disable
shadowing outside of the
reticule boxes
Disable
Shadow Luma
Range 0-100
Percent of signal to pass
Shadow Chroma
Range 0-100
Percent of signal to pass
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Menu
Item
Parameters
Description
Proc Control
Gain
Range 0-200
As a percentage
Lift
Range 0-200
As a percentage
Saturation
Range 0-200
As a percentage
Phase
Range 0-360
In degrees
Background Color
Hue
Range 0-360
Adjusts background hue
when scaled image size is
less then the active video
size
Background Color
Saturation
Range 0-100
Adjusts background color
when scaled image size is
less then the active video
size
Background Color
Value
Range 0-255
Adjusts background value
when scaled image size is
less then the active video
size
Composite
Output
Oversampling
On
Turn on/off encoder
oversampling of the
composite output video
Off
Color
On
Turn on/off color on the
analog/composite output
channels
Off
Color Bars
On
Turn on/off color bars on
the analog/composite
output channels
Off
Miscellaneous
Reference
Off
Turn off reference or
select which reference to
use
Reference 1
Reference 2
Reference
Alignment Percent
Input signal and
reference signal
Reports the alignment
percentage of the input
video and reference input
SD Vbit Correction
Enable
If enable V-bit will
always be on line 20
Disable
Save Settings
Save
Save the current device
configuration
Load Settings
Same as listed above
Load the previously
saved device
configuration
Load Factory
Defaults
Same as listed above
Load factory defaults.
Note this will replace any
saved settings with the
factory defaults
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Specifications
Category
Parameter
Specification
Serial Digital
Video Inputs
Number of Inputs
1
Data Rates Supported
SMPTE 292 HD-SDI:
1.485 Gbps or 1.485/1.01 Gbps
SMPTE 259M-C SD-SDI:
270 Mbps
Frame Rates Supported
HD:
720p 25/29.97/50/59.94
1080i 25/29.97, 1080p 23.98/25/29.97
1080p/sF 23.98
SD:
486i 29.97 NTSC, 575i 25 PAL
Impedance
75 terminating
Equalization
HD: 250ft (76 meters) Belden 1505A
200ft (61 meters) Gepco VDM-230
SD: 1000ft (300 meters) Belden 1505A
Return Loss
>12dB at 1.485GHz
Serial Digital
Video Outputs
Number of Outputs
8 Outputs:
4: SDI Reclocked copies of the input signal
4: User configurable SD-SDI/Analog composite
Impedance
75
Return Loss reclocked DA output
SD > 15 dB HD > 12 dB
Return Loss SDI output
SD > 15 dB
Signal Level
800 mV ±10%
DC Offset
0 Volts ±50 mV
Analog
Number of outputs
4: Shared with User configurable above
Technical Specifications
Table 4. Card - Technical Specifications
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Video Outputs
Impedance
75
Return Loss
> 35 dB
Signal Type
Analog Composite – NTSC/PAL tracking input rate
Quantization
12-bit
K-factor
< 1 %
Differential Gain
< 1%
Differential Phase
< 1%
S/N
> 50 dB
Signal Level
1 V peak to peak, 716 mV NTSC, 700 mV PAL
DC offset
- 284 mV NTSC, -300 mV PAL
Other
Total Power Consumption
<8W
Warranty
Five Year Transferable
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Service Information
In This Chapter
This chapter includes the following sections:
Troubleshooting Checklist
Power LED Conditions
Software Upgrades
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 openGearTM products distributor, or the Technical Support department at the numbers listed under
the “Contact Us” section at the end of this manual.
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 Exchanging a suspect module with a module that is known to
be working correctly is an efficient method for localizing problems to individual
modules.
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Power LED Conditions
The top front edge of the module has a Power LED which indicates card status. The Power LED
displays the following conditions:
Off no power to the card.
Amber the card is running internal diagnostics while powering up.
Green normal operation.
Software Upgrades
Software loads can be sent to the card using the MFC-8310-N Frame Controller with Networking.
Software loads can also be sent to the card using a small eight pin ROM inserted in a dedicated upgrade
socket. When the upgrade is complete, the ROM can be removed. Contact Sierra Video Systems to
acquire these upgrade ROMs.
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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 in any manner or under any
conditions other than those described in SVS's instruction manuals and other printed material for each particular product.
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, improper 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 binding 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.
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Ordering Information
UDC-163 and Related Products
Your UDC-163 HD/SD Down Converter with SD Pass Through and Analog Outputs is a part of
the openGearTM family of products. Sierra Video Systems offers a full line of openGearTM terminal
equipment including distribution, conversion, monitoring, synchronizers, encoders, decoders,
embedders, and de-embedders, as well as analog audio and video products.
Standard Equipment
UDC-163 HD/SD Down Converter
UDC-163-UM HD/SD Down Converter User Manual
Optional Equipment
UDC-163-UM HD/SD Down Converter User Manual
(additional User Manual)
8300-RM-A openGearTM Rear Module compatible with UDC-163
(10 BNC connector)
8310-C Digital Products Frame and Power Supply with Cooling Fans
(2RU, holds 10 cards)
8310-C-BNC Digital Products Frame and Power Supply with fixed 100-BNC Rear
Module and Cooling Fans. (2RU, holds 10 cards)
8310-N-BNC Digital Products Frame and Power Supply with cooling fans, 100-BNC
Rear Module, and MFC-8310-N card. (2RU, holds 10 cards)
MFC-8310-N Network Controller Card (Additional)
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Notes:
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Contact Us
PHONE
General Business Office
and Technical Support
530.478.1000
Fax
530.478.1105
E-MAIL
General Information
Info@sierravideo.com
Sales Information
Sales@sierravideo.com
POSTAL
SERVICE
Sierra Video Systems
P.O. Box 2462
Grass Valley, CA USA
Contact Sierra Video Systems
Visit us at the Sierra Video Systems website.
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