Sierra Video UPC-166 User Manual
UPC-166
Upconverter
with Analog/SDI Input, Audio Embed/De-Embed,
Frame
Sync, Timecode and Closed Caption
Support
Owner's Manual
Sierra Video Systems
UPC-166-OM
Version 4.0
Manual No.: UPC-166-OM
Document
Version: 4.0
Release Date: October 1, 2009
Applicable for
Software
Version: 4.0 / 2701
Copyright
©Copyright 2009, Sierra Video. All Rights Reserved.
Duplication or distribution of this manual and any information contained within is strictly prohibited without the express written
permission of Sierra Video. This manual and any information contained within, may not be reproduced, distributed, or
transmitted in any form, or by any means, for any purpose, without the express written permission of Sierra Video. Reproduction
or reverse engineering of software used in this device is prohibited.
Disclaimer
The information in this document has been carefully examined and is believed to be entirely reliable. However, no
responsib
ilit
y
is assumed for inaccuracies. Furthermore, Sierra Video reserves the right to make changes to any products herein to improve
readability, function, or design. Sierra Video does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any product or
circuit described herein.
Trademark Information
is a registered trademark of Ross Video Limited.
is a registered trademark of Sierra Video Systems
DashBoard™ and openGear™ are trademarks of Ross Video Limited. Dolby® is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories,
Inc. Other product names or trademarks appearing in this manual are the property of their respective owners.
2.0-to-5.1 audio upmixer licensed feature uses the AutoMAX-II™ upmix algorithm provided under license from
Linear Acoustic Inc. Linear Acoustic, the "LA" symbol, UPMAX, AutoMAX, and AutoMAX-II are trademarks of Linear
Acoustic Inc. All Rights Reserved.
UPC-166-OM
Congratulations on choosing the Sierra Video UPC-166 Upconverter with Analog/SDI Input, Audio Embed/DeEmbed, Frame Sync, Timecode and Closed Caption Support. The UPC-166 is part of a full line of modular
processing and conversion gear for broadcast TV environments. The Sierra Video line includes video decoders
and encoders, audio embedders and de-embedders, distribution amplifiers, format converters, remote control
systems and much more. Should you have questions pertaining to the installation or operation of your UPC166, please contact us at the contact information on the front cover.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overview ..............................................................................................................
UPC-166 Card Software Versions and this Manual .............................................
Manual Conventions .............................................................................................
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes ................................................................
Labeling Symbol Definitions....................................................................
Safety Summary ...................................................................................................
Warnings...................................................................................................
Cautions ....................................................................................................
UPC-166 Functional Description..........................................................................
UPC-166 Input/Output Formats ...............................................................
Video Processor Description ....................................................................
Audio Processor Description ...................................................... .............
AES Audio Input Advanced Features ......................................................
User Control Interface ..............................................................................
UPC-166 Rear I/O Modules .....................................................................
Contact Sierra Video. ..............................................................................................
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Chapter 2
Installation and Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overview ..............................................................................................................
Setting I/O Switches for AES I/O (1-4) Ports ......................................................
Installing the UPC-166 Into a Frame Slot ............................................................
Installing a Rear I/O Mod......................................................................................
UPC-166 Rear I/O Modules .....................................................................
Setting Up UPC-166 Network Remote Control
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Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overview ................................................................................................................
Control and Display Descriptions ..........................................................................
Function Submenu/Parameter Submenu Overview ...................................
UPC-166 Card Edge Controls, Indicators, and Display .............................
DashBoard™ User Interface ......................................................................
Remote Control Panel User Interfaces ......................................................
Accessing the UPC-166 Card via Remote Control ...............................................
Accessing the UPC-166 Card Using DashBoard™ ..................................
UPC-166 Function Submenu List and Descriptions .............................................
Video Signal Controls ..............................................................................
Audio Input Controls ................................................................................
Video Proc ................................................................................................
Scaler ........................................................................................................
AFD ..........................................................................................................
Overlays ...................................................................................................
Framesync ................................................................................................
Embedded Audio Group 1/2 ....................................................................
Embedded Audio Group 3/4 ....................................................................
AES Audio Out Pairs 1-4 .........................................................................
AES Audio Out Pairs 5-8 .........................................................................
Dolby Metadata ........................................................................................
Closed Captioning ....................................................................................
Timecode ..................................................................................................
Audio Mixing ...........................................................................................
Tone Generator .........................................................................................
Licensable Features ..................................................................................
Presets ......................................................................................................
Audio Routing Example Using DashBoard™ ..........................................
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................
Error and Failure Indicator Overview .......................................................
Basic Troubleshooting Checks..................................................................
UPC-166 Processing Error Troubleshooting.............................................
Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors....................................
In Case of Problems ..................................................................................
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Chapter 1
Introduction
Overview
This manual provides installation and operating instructions for the
UPC-166 Upconverter with Analog/SDI Input, Audio Embed/De-Embed,
Frame Sync, Timecode and Closed Caption Support card (also referred to
herein as the UPC-166).
This manual consists of the following
chapters:
• Chapter 1,
“Introduction”
– Provides information about this manual
and what is covered. Also provides general information regarding the
UPC-166.
• Chapter 2, “Installation and Setup” – Provides instructions for
installing the UPC-166 in a frame, and optionally installing UPC-166
Rear I/O Modules.
• Chapter 3, “Operating Instructions” – Provides overviews of
operating controls and instructions for using the UPC-166.
This chapter contains the following
information:
• UPC-166 Card Software Versions and this Manual (p. 1-2)
• Manual Conventions (p. 1-3)
• Safety Summary (p. 1-4)
• UPC-166 Functional Description (p. 1-5)
• Technical Specifications (p. 1-24)
• Warranty and Service Information (p. 1-28)
• Contact Sierra Video. (p. 1-29)
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UPC-166 Card Software Versions and this Manual
UPC-166 Card Software Versions and this Manual
When applicable, Sierra Video. provides for continual COMPASS™ card
product enhancements through software updates. As such, functions
described in this manual may pertain specifically to cards loaded with a
particular software build. Sierra Video. releases an updated manual
whenever a card’s software is updated. If you received your UPC-166 and
this manual at the same time, this manual reflects all facets of your
card.
This manual (UPC-166-OM (V4.0)) was specifically written for
Software Version: 4.0 / 2701
If your card was purchased earlier than receiving this manual, you can check
the Software Version of your card and see if it matches the Software Version
covered by this manual.
If necessary, the Software Version of your card can be checked by viewing
this information as displayed on the Info submenu on the card-edge display,
or by checking the Card Info menu in DashBoard™. See Checking UPC-
166 Card Information (p. 3-14) in Chapter 3, “Operating Instructions” for
more information.
Proceed as follows if your card’s software does not match this manual:
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Card Software earlier than
version in manual
Card is not loaded with the latest software. Not all
functions described in this manual may be
available.
If desired, contact Sierra Video to receive the
latest Update software for your card. Software is
typically sent by e-mail.
You can update your card by uploading the new
Update software by going to the
Support>Downloads link at
www.sierravideo.com. Then, go to the listing for
your card and download ―COMPASS™ Firmware
Update Guide.‖
Card Software newer than
version in manual
A new manual is expediently released whenever a
card’s software is updated and specifications
and/or functionality have changed as compared
to an earlier version (a new manual is not
necessarily released if specifications and/or
functionality have not changed). A manual earlier
than a card’s software version may not completely
or accurately describe all functions available for
your card.
If your card shows features not described in this
manual, you can check for the latest manual (if
applicable) and download it by going to the
Support>Downloads link at
www.sierravideo.com.
Introduction
Manual Conventions
Manual Conventions
In this manual, display messages and connectors are shown using the exact
name shown on the UPC-166 itself. Examples are provided below.
• Card-edge display messages are shown like this:
• Connector names are shown like this: AES IN 8
In this manual, the terms below are applicable as follows:
• UPC-166 refers to the UPC-166 Upconverter with Analog/SDI
Input, Audio Embed/De-Embed, Frame Sync, Timecode and Closed
Caption Support card.
• Frame refers to the 8310 (or similar) frame that houses the
openGear cards.
• Device and/or Card refers to an openGear card.
• System and/or Video System refers to the mix of interconnected
production and terminal equipment in which the UPC-166 and
other openGear cards operate.
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Certain items in this manual are highlighted by special messages. The
definitions are provided below.
Warnings
Warning messages indicate a possible hazard which, if not avoided, could
result in personal injury or death.
Cautions
Caution messages indicate a problem or incorrect practice which, if not
avoided, could result in improper operation or damage to the product.
Notes
Notes provide supplemental information to the accompanying text. Notes
typically precede the text to which they apply.
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1
Safety Summary
Labeling Symbol Definitions
Safety Summary
Warnings
To reduce risk of electric shock do not remove line voltage service barrier cover on frame
equipment containing an AC power supply. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Cautions
This device is intended for environmentally controlled use onl y in appropriate video
terminal equipment operating environments.
This product is intended to be a component product of an openGear™ frame. Refer to the
openGear™ frame Owner's Manual for important safety instructions regarding the proper
installation and safe operation of the frame as well as its component products.
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 only convection cooling.
The UPC-166 has a moderate power dissipation (24 W max.). As such, avoiding placing
the card adjacent to other cards with similar dissipation values if possible.
If required, make certain Rear I/O Module(s) is installed before installing the UPC-166 into
the frame slot. Damage to card and/or Rear I/O Module can occur if module installation is
attempted with card already installed in slot.
If card resists fully engaging in rear I/O module mating connector, check for alignment and
proper insertion in slot tracks. Damage to card and/or rear I/O module may occur if
improper card insertion is attempted.
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CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
! WARNING !
Attention, consult accompanying documents.
Electronic device or assembly is susceptible to damage from an ESD
event. Handle only using appropriate ESD prevention practices.
If ESD wrist strap is not available, handle card only by edges and avoid
contact with any connectors or components.
Symbol (WEEE 2002/96/EC)
For product disposal, ensure the following:
• Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste.
• Collect this product separately.
• Use collection and return systems available to you.
Introduction
UPC-166 Functional Description
UPC-166 Functional Description
Figure 1-1 shows a functional block diagram of the UPC-166. The UPC166 upconverter also includes a full 16-channel audio embedder/deembedder, a 12-bit analog-to-digital video converter, an 8-channel, 24-bit
balanced analog-to-digital audio converter, and a full video frame
synchronizer. The UPC-166 also handles AFD code detection and
processing, timecode support, closed captioning support, and transfer of
Dolby® metadata.
As such, the UPC-166 is highly suited as a universal SD-to-HD input
processing card with comprehensive audio and video support. The video
source can be either an SD-SDI input or a SD analog video input. The upconverted video aspect ratio can be corrected to provide proper output
aspect.
Note:
Some of the functions described below are available only when using the
DashBoard™, or Cobalt® OGCP-9000 or OGCP-9000/CC Control Panels
user interfaces. Refer to User Control Interface (p. 1-19) for user
interface descriptions.
UPC-166 Input/Output
The UPC-166 provides the following inputs and outputs:
• Inputs:
• SD-SDI IN – SD-SDI input
• Y/Cmpst IN, Pr/C IN, Pb IN – analog composite/component video
inputs
• AES I/O (1-4) – user-switchable as AES inputs or AES outputs
• AES IN (5-8) – dedicated AES inputs
• AN-AUD IN (1-8) – balanced analog audio inputs
• Outputs:
• SDI OUT – two dual-rate HD/SD-SDI buffered video outputs
• AES OUT (1-8) – dedicated AES outputs
• AES I/O (1-4) – user-switchable as AES inputs or AES outputs
• DOLBY META – RS485 Dolby
®
metadata output
Note:
The input/output complement listed above represents the maximum
capability of the UPC-166. The practical input/output complement is
determined by the par- ticular Rear I/O Module used with the UPC-166.
Refer to UPC-166 Rear I/O Modules (p. 1-21) for more information.
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ility.
Refer to ―UPC-
Y/Cmpst IN
META
IN (1-8)
AES OUT
(1-4)
1
UPC-166 Functional Description
Figure 1-1 UPC-166 Functional Block
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tes: 1. Signal connections shown depicts
signal
ed by
Rear
21 for
more
EXT REF
IN (1,2)
mixer
DOLBY
Pr/C IN
Pb IN
SD-SDI IN
AN-AUD
ono
with new 5.1 mix.
AES IN (5-8)
2.0-to-5.1 upmixer;
HD/SD
AES I/O (1-4)
SDI OUT
(5-8)
UPC-166BD_WDMO
Processor
No
full input/output capab
Practical input/output
availability is determin
I/O Module used.
Rear I/O Modules,‖ 1-
information.
2. Optional 2.0-to-5.1 up
licensable feature.
Serializer/
Cable Drivers
Frame
Sync
Metadata Extract/
Re-insert
Video
A/D
Au
dio Processor
Down/
Active:
Overwrites
6
selected channels
See
text.
Bypass:
Bypasses
all original channels
pass unaffected.
ES IN (1-4)]
EQ/Deserialize
[A
Audio
Embed
S1
1–S14
AES
Encode
[AES OUT (1-4)]
Framesync
Tracking
Delay
and
User
Offset
AES Decode
and SRC
2.0-to-5.1
Upmixer
(NOTE 2)
Audio
De-Embed
Analog
Audio
A/D
M
Mixe
r
Audio
Routing/
Gain
Control
TC/CC
Processing
AFD
Processing
Video
Processing
Upconversion
Introduction
UPC-166 Functional Description
Video Processor Description
The UPC-166 features a scaler that provides up-conversion using deinterlacing and motion adaptation for high quality up-conversions. The
scaler also provides user-adjustable aspect ratio control and zoom control.
The UPC-166 video subsystem also provides the functions described
below.
Video Processor
The UPC-166 provides full color processing control (luma gain and lift,
chroma saturation, and color phase) of the output video.
Frame Sync Function
This function provides for frame sync control using either one of two
external EXT REF IN (1,2) reference signals distributed with the card frame, or
the input video as a frame sync reference.
This function also allows horizontal and/or vertical offset to be added
between the output video and the frame sync reference.
A video/audio delay offset function allows adding or reducing audio delay
from the matching video delay. This function is useful for correcting lip sync
problems when video and audio paths in the chain experience
differing
overall
delays. A Reset Framesync function resets the frame sync following
any horizontal or vertical offset changes, clearing any buffered audio and
video and re-establishing the frame sync. The UPC-166 re-establishes
video/audio sync following framesync changes by applying an offset in small,
progressive amounts to provide a seamless, glitch-free retiming. A userselectable hard resync function allows setting a threshold at which hard
resync is applied if audio-video offset exceeds a selectable threshold. Hard
resync
provides fastest
snyc-up suitable for off-air manipulation. Conversely,
a threshold setting that avoids hard resync allows glitch-free on-air
manipulation.
In the event of input video loss of signal, this function provides for disabling
the video, going to a desired color raster, or freezing to the last intact frame
(for SDI, last frame having valid SAV and EAV codes; for analog, last frame
free of timing errors).
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UPC-166 Functional Description
Scaler Function
The scaler function provides up-conversion from standard SD formats. It
provides up-conversion to multiple frame rates, film frame rates, and
up-conversion to interlaced and progressive formats. Table 1-1 lists the UPC166 conversion choices available for various input formats and frame rates.
Table 1-1
Scaler Function Conversions
(film rates)
When output video is set to 720p, the 720p output can be converted to 720p
half-rate formats as listed in Table 1-1. When output video is set to 1080 film
(1080p23.98), the UPC-166 can convert the output to 1080PsF23.98
(segmented frame progressive).
The scaler function also provides aspect ratio conversion that provides a
choice from several standard aspect ratios. Additionally, user-defined and
“Follow AFD Settings” conversion can be applied. User defined settings
allow custom user-defined H and V aspect ratio control. “Follow AFD
Settings” sets the output aspect ratio to track with AFD (Active Format
Description) settings embedded in the received video signal.
Timecode Processor
(See Figure 1-2.) This function provides for extraction of timecode data from
the input video, and in turn re-insertion of timecode data into the output SDI.
In this manner, timecode data can be preserved, even after format conversion.
The function can monitor both the analog and SDI video inputs of the card for
supported timecode formats, and then select and prioritize among analog
VITC, SDI VITC, SDI ATC_VITC, and SDI ATC_LTC timecode sources. If
the preferred format is detected, the preferred format is used by the card; if the
preferred format is not detected, the card uses other formats (where available)
as desired.
The function also provides conversion between various timecode formats and
provides independent insertion and line number controls for each SDI
timecode output format.
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Input
Format
SD
(NTSC/
PAL)
720p
720p
half-rate
720p
(film
rates)
1080i
1080p
1080p
(film
rates)
1080PsF
525i 59.94
525i 59.94
720p 59.94
720p 29.97
720p 23.98
(4)
1080i 59.94
1080p 29.97
1080p 23.98
(4)
1080PsF 23.98
(4)
625i 50
625i 50
720p 50
720p 25 X
1080i 50
1080p 25 X X
Notes: 1. The drop-down list choice of ―Same as Input‖ is used when no conversion is desired. For clarity, it is not redundantly listed here.
2. ―X‖ denotes conversions not available or invalid conversions.
3. Interlaced formats rates listed are field rates. Progressive format rates listed are frame rates.
4. If the original material does not have a proper 3-2 cadence suitable for conversion to film rates, the conversion reverts to standard
de-interlacing. While this video can be converted to film rates, the resulting image motion will lack smoothness. Therefore, make
certain interlaced video is appropriately constructed for 3-2 reverse pulldown when converting video to film rates. See 3-2
Pulldown Conversion and Considerations (p. 1-11).
5. ―NTSC‖ and ―PAL‖ in this manual informally denote 486i5994 and 575i50 SD-SDI video formats.
Introduction
UPC-166 Functional Description
Video
Detect/Extract
Video Output
Figure 1-2 Timecode Processor
Closed Captioning Processor
This function provides support for closed captioning setup. When
enabled,
the
function selects from current input video, analog SD, or SDI as the source
of closed captioning data. The function also allows the selection of the
ancillary data line number where the ancillary closed caption data is outputted
when the output is HD.
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HD/SD–SDI
(From Video Proc)
Analog
Input
SDI
Video
Input
HD/SD–SDI
Insert
Control
Line
Number
Control
SDI ATC_LTC
Detect/Extract
SDI ATC_VITC
Detect/Extract
SDI VITC
Priority/
Select
Buffer/
Format
Analog VITC
Detect/Extract
SDI
VITC
Timecode
Proc/Embed
ATC_VITC
Timecode
Proc/Embed
ATC_LTC
Timecode
Proc/Embed
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Dolby® Metadata Extractor/Re-inserter
This function extracts and preserves Dolby® metadata from the input SDI, and
in turn allows the metadata to be re-inserted in the output SDI. This allows
scaling and/or format conversions without losing Dolby® metadata. (The
UPC-166 does not offer Dolby® decoding or encoding, but will pass Dolby
®
E and/or Dolby
®
Digital™ encoded signals and metadata intact.) The
extracted metadata is buffered and then output on a user-selectable line
number on the SDI output, and on the DOLBY META RS485 connector (on
cards equipped with appropriate Rear I/O Module).
AFD Processor
This function provides aspect ratio controls and assignment of AFD codes to
the SDI output video.
Using this function, aspect ratios in accordance with the standard 4-bit AFD
codes can be applied to the output video. Additionally, custom aspect ratios
can be independently defined for any of the AFD codes.
Separate, independent AFD controls are provided for both 16:9 coded and 4:3
coded frames.
This function also provides AFD-controlled ARC by checking for any
existing AFD code within the received video input. If a code is present, the
code is displayed. With the Scaler function Aspect Ratio Conversion set to
Follow AFD Settings, the H and V settings corresponding to the received code
are applied to the video by the UPC-166. The default, standard aspect ratio
described by the AFD code can be applied, or custom horizontal/vertical
scaling can be applied for a given code.
The function also allows the selection/changing of the AFD code ancillary
data line number for the outputted AFD code.
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UPC-166 Functional Description
3-2 Pulldown Conversion and Considerations
Figure 1-3 depicts the 3-2 pulldown process used for conversions between
progressive film video formats and interlaced video formats. (Although the
term “3-2” is used here per convention, it is more accurately described as 2-3
per the diagram here and SMPTE definitions which stipulate that first film
frame A be represented exclusively by 2 fields from the same frame). As
shown in Figure 1-3, the term 2-3 is derived from the pattern, or cadence, in
which four consecutive film video frames are converted into five consecutive
interlaced video frames (i.e., 10 interlaced video fields). Odd and even interlaced fields are denoted in Figure 1-3 by “O” and “E” (for example, “AO” and
“AE”). Note the considerations described in Figure 1-3 for converting to film
rates.
Figure 1-3
3-2 Pulldown and Reverse Pulldown
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0p 24
[1
O 1E
]
[2
O 2E
]
[4
O 3E
]
[5
O 5E
]
[1
O 1E
]
[2
O 2E
]
[4
O 3E
]
[5
O 5E
]
3-2 Pulldown
(From 1080p 24 To 1080i 60)
―2‖ por
frame.
conten
108
1080i 60
tions consist of two consecutive interlaced fields sourced from the same film
The first film frame and first video frame are unique as a set in that their
ts are mutually and exclusively related to each other.
―3‖ portions consist of three consecutive interlaced fields sourced from the
same film frame distributed across three consecutive interlaced fields.
2 3
2
3
2 3
2
3
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
X X
X X
A
O AE
B
O BE
C
O CE
D
O DE
A
O AE
B
O BE
C
O CE
D
O DE
Using reverse pulldown, each film video frame is constructed from 2 interlaced fields with odd and even fields selected
as shown. The conversion pattern shown reverses the pulldown, thereby restoring the original signal.
Note: If the original interlaced material does not have the cadence described here, the conversion reverts to standard
de-interlacing. While this video can be converted to film rates, the resulting image motion will lack smoothness.
Therefore, make certain
interlaced
video is
appropriately constructed
for
reverse pulldown
when
converting
video to film
rates. Similarly, formats using a 30/29.97 Hz progressive frame rate can be converted to a 24/23.98 Hz progressive
frame rate, however some image motion irregularity will appear in the converted output.
1080i 60
108
3-2 Reverse Pulldown
From 1080i 60 To 1080p 24
D
C
B
A
D
C
B
A
A
O AE
B
O BE
B
O CE
C
O DE
D
O DE
A
O AE
B
O BE
B
O CE
C
O DE
D
O DE
D
C
B
A
D
C
B
A
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UPC-166 Functional Description
Audio Processor Description
The audio processor operates as an internal audio router. The router function
chooses from the following inputs:
• 16 channels of embedded audio from the SDI video
• 16 channels (8 pairs) of discrete AES input
• 8 channels of balanced analog audio input
• Four independent internal tone generators (described below)
• Digital silence (mute) setting
• Internal Down Mix and Mono Mixer outputs (described below)
The router function provides the following audio outputs:
• 16 channels of embedded audio on the SDI output
• 16 channels of discrete AES output on eight AES pairs
The 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 40
(16 embedded AES, 16 discrete AES, 8 analog) input channels, four internal
tone generators, or several mixer outputs. Unused output channels can be
mapped to a “Silence” source. Each output also provides gain adjustment and
selectable polarity inversion.
Output audio rates are always 48 kHz locked to output video, but discrete
AES inputs can pass through the sample rate converters to align these inputs
with the output timing. (AES must be nominally 48 kHz input; 32, 44.1, 96,
and 192 kHz inputs are not compatible with the UPC-166.) The sample rate
converters are disabled by default. Output AES is always precisely
synchronized with the output video. The balanced analog audio input is
sampled at 48 kHz with a +24 dBu clipping level (+24 dBu => 0 dBFS).
As set with the default settings, the routing between embedded audio channels
Embed Ch 1 thru Embed Ch 16 and discrete AES audio channels AES Ch1 thru
AES Ch 16 is as shown in Figure 1-4. In this mode, the routing is basic 1-to-1
embedding/de-embedding for the 16 embedded and AES discrete audio
channels. Other sources and/or destinations (described below) for each
channel are selected using the card edge controls or a remote control system.
Note: As shown in Figure 1-1, the UPC-166 is equipped with eight discrete AES
input pair ports and eight discrete AES output pair ports. On Rear I/O Modules
hav- ing limited AES I/O capabilities, switches S11 thru S14 allow available
rear module BNC connectors to be allotted between AES inputs and outputs
as desired. Buffered copies of AES OUT (1-4) are available as dedicated
outputs and as respective outputs fed through S11 – S14 on the UPC-166
card.
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UPC-166 Functional Description
AES Ch 1
•
•
Embed Ch 1
•
•
AES Ch 9
AES Ch 16
Figure 1-4 Default Embed/De-Embed Audio Routing
Audio Down Mixer and Mono Mixer Function
(See Figure 1-5.) The Audio Down Mixer function provides for the selection
of any five embedded, AES discrete, or analog audio sources serving as Left
(L), Right (R), Center (C), Left Surround (Ls), and Right Surround (Rs)
individual signals to be multiplexed into a stereo pair (Down Mix Left (DM-L)
and Down Mix Right (DM-R)). The resulting stereo pair DM-L and DM-R can in
turn be routed and processed just like any of the other audio sources described
earlier.
Figure 1-5 Audio Mixing Functional Block Diagram with Example Sources
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Embed Ch 1 - Ch 16
AES Ch 1 - Ch 16
AN-AUD Ch 1- Ch 8
Embedded Ch 1
Ls
Embedded Ch 2
L
AES Ch 6
C
Embedded Ch 4
R
Embedded Ch 5
Rs
DM-L
DM-R
Embedded Audio
AES Audio
Out
Group 1/2
Pairs
1-4
•
AES Ch 1
AES Ch 8
Embedded Audio
AES Audio
Out
Group 3/4
Pairs
5-8
AES Ch 9
•
Embed Ch 9
•
•
•
•
AES Ch 16
•
•
•
Embed Ch 16
•
•
AES Ch 8
•
•
•
Embed Ch 8
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The Mono Mixer function (Figure 1-6) generates an additional mono-mixed
channel from two selected embedded, AES discrete, or analog input
channels serving as left and right inputs. The resulting mono mix channel
MONO can in turn be routed and processed just like any of the other audio
sources described earlier.
Σ
Figure 1-6 Audio Mono Mix Functional Block Diagram with Example Sources
2.0-to-5.1 Upmix Function
Upmix function is an optional licensable feature. This function and its controls
appear only when a license key is entered and activated. (This option (identified in Sierra Video price lists as ―OPT-SW-UM‖) can be purchased upon
initial order, or field-activated using a key string which is sent to you when this
option is purchased.)
The 2.0-to-5.1 upmixer function receives a normal PCM stereo pair from the
Audio Routing/Gain Control function and upmixes the pair to provide 5.1
channels (Left (L), Right (R), Center (C), Low Frequency Effects (LFE), Left
Surround (Ls), and Right Surround (Rs)). Whenever the upmixer is active, it
overwrites the six selected channels with the new 5.1 upmix signals
(including replacing the original source stereo L and R inputs with new L and
R signals).
Note:
The 2.0-to-5.1 upmixer can be set to up mix in any of three modes: Always
upmix, Bypass upmix, or Auto enable/bypass upmixing. The Auto
upmixing mode looks at the signal levels on the selected channels and
compares them to a selectable level threshold. It then determines whether or
not to generate 5.1 upmixing from the stereo pair as follows:
• If the upmixer detects signal level below a selected threshold on all
four of the selected channels designated as C, LFE, Ls, and Rs, this
indicates to the upmixer that these channels are not carrying 5.1. In
this case, the upmixer overwrites all six selected channels with the
new 5.1 content.
• If the upmixer detects signal level above a selected threshold on any
of the four selected channels designated as C, LFE, Ls, and Rs, this
indicates to the upmixer that the channel(s) are already carrying
viable 5.1 content. In this case, the upmixer is bypassed, allowing the
original channels to pass unaffected.
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Emb Ch 1 - Ch 16
AES Ch 1 - Ch 16
AN-AUD Ch 1- Ch 8
Emb Ch 12
L
Emb Ch 16
R
MON
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UPC-166 Functional Description
The examples in Figure 1-7 show the automatic enable/disable up-mixing
function applied to example selected channels Emb Ch 1 thru Emb Ch 6. As
shown and described, the processing is contingent upon the signal levels of
the channels selected to carry the new 5.1 upmix relative to the selected
threshold (in this example, -60 dBFS). Note also that this function is applied
after the Audio Routing/Gain Control function. Because all audio inputs pass
through the Audio Routing/Gain Control function before the up mixer, the up
mixer can use embedded, AES discrete, and/or analog audio sources.
Control
>
Detect
Emb Ch 3 – Ch 6 below
overwrites with new 5.1.
upmix content.
(Overwrite)
Control
>
Detect
on Emb Ch 3 – Ch 6 above
Figure 1-7 Up Mix Auto Enable/Bypass with Example Sources
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From
Audio
Routing/Gain
Emb Ch 1 – Ch 16
Threshold
5.1 Up
Mix
With all
detected
signal
levels
on
threshold
- 20
dBFS
- 60 dBFS
Selected channels Emb Ch 1 – Ch 6
Below Threshold
are overwritten with the new
5.1
To
Audio
Embed
From Audio
Routing/Gain
Emb Ch 1 – Ch 16
Threshold 5.1 Up
Mix
With
any
threshold, upmixer is
bypassed.
- 20
dBFS
(Bypass)
- 60 dBFS
X
Because the selected channels
are
already carrying viable content,
upmixing is bypassed, allowing the
six original Emb Ch 1 – Ch 6 to pass
unaffected.
To
Audio
Embed
Note: In either case shown here, the unselected
channels (in this example, Emb Ch 7 thru Ch
16) are not involved in this process and always
pass unaffected.
X
X
Emb Ch 1
L
Emb Ch 2
R
Emb Ch 3
(C)
Emb Ch 4
(LFE)
Emb Ch 5
(Ls)
Emb Ch 6
(Rs)
detected signal levels
Above Threshold
L
– Emb Ch 1
R
– Emb Ch 2
C
– Emb Ch 3
LFE
– Emb Ch 4
Ls
– Emb Ch 5
Rs
– Emb Ch 6
Emb Ch 1
L
Emb Ch 2
R
Emb Ch 3
(C)
Emb Ch 4
(LFE)
Emb Ch 5
(Ls)
Emb Ch 6
(Rs)
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Tone Generator Function
The UPC-166 contains four built-in tone generators (Tone Generator 1 thru
Tone Generator 4). Each of the four tone generators can be set to a different
frequency, and are available as audio sources for the embedded or AES audio
outputs.
18 discrete sine wave frequencies are available, ranging from 50 Hz to 16 kHz
(default frequency is 1.0 kHz).
Audio Routing Example
Figure 1-8 shows an example of using the UPC-166 audio embedding/
de-embedding and routing functions to de-embed audio, route the audio to
discrete outputs for post-production processing (in this example, a console
used for post-production EQ, levels, and monitor), and finally re-embed the
audio into the SDI video output. Additionally, the example shows how
external analog and internal tone generator sources can be embedded into the
SDI output (in this example, a provision for local station ID voice-over analog
and a tone).
Note that the source and destination correlations shown here are only
examples; any source can route to any destination.
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UPC-166 Functional Description
Video Feed
d (with
channels)
2-Channel
Figure 1-8 Audio Routing Example
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Post-Production
A Video
(with five
eight embedded
embedded audio
io channels)
Embed Ch 1
Analog
Voice-Over
Feed
AES Ch 14
UPC-166
SDI IN
SDI OUT
OT
Fee
aud
Analo
AN-AUD IN 1
Ch 1
g
Audio Routing/
Control
AES
Ch 1
AES OUT 1
Embed Ch 2
AES Ch 2
AES OUT 2
Embed Ch 3
AES Ch 3
Embed Ch 4
AES Ch 4
AES OUT 3
Embed Ch 5
AES Ch 5
AES Ch 6
TG1
AES OUT 4
AES Ch 7
AES Ch 8
Analog
AN-AUD IN 2
Ch 2
AES Ch 9
Embed Ch 1
Embed Ch 2
Embed Ch 3
Embed Ch 4
Embed Ch 5
Embed Ch 6
Embed Ch 7
Embed Ch 8
Embed Ch 9 –
AES Ch
10
AES IN 6
AES Ch11
AES Ch 12
AES IN 7
AES Ch 13
AES Ch
15
AES Ch 16
Silence
Embed Ch
16
Post-Production Console
Audio
Embed
Audio
De-Embed
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UPC-166 Functional Description
AES Audio Input Advanced Features
AES Sample Rate Converter
The UPC-166 AES inputs have sample rate converters that can be
independently enabled for each AES pair to allow the card to interface with
asynchronous AES sources (sources in which AES timing does not match
the video input timing). The sample rate converters are set to disabled
(bypassed) by default; this is necessary when embedding non-PCM AES
audio such as Dolby® E or Dolby® Digital audio streams. When a valid
Dolby® E or Dolby® Digital signal (in accordance with SMPTE 337M) is
detected on an AES or embedded audio signal, SRC is automatically
bypassed along with gain and polarity controls.
Zero-Delay Audio Embedding
In cases where additional delay must be avoided, it may be desirable to embed
AES with minimum latency. For example if Dolby® E is to be embedded into
video with no latency, additional delay may not be tolerable. Using zero-delay
embedding, the video can then be delayed by one frame to account for the
Dolby E encoding delay. In this manner, any delay between video and audio
can be cleanly contained within one frame period.
When zero-delay audio embedding is enabled for a given AES pair, the pair is
directly embedded into its corresponding group (for example, AES Pair 1
into embedded channels 1 and 2; AES Pair 2 into embedded channels 3 and
4, and so on) with the normal frame sync audio delay being bypassed.
This function overrides the audio routing system (for example if AES Pair 1 is
selected, then the controls to route AES Pair 1 into other embedded channels
will not apply). Gain and polarity control is not available when this option is
selected. Zero-delay audio embedding is set to Off by default.
Low-Latency AES Passthrough
This function is similar to zero-delay audio embedding. If low-latency AES
passthrough is selected for a given input pair, it causes the corresponding
AES output pair to act as a bit-for-bit copy of the corresponding AES input
pair.
This control overrides the normal audio routing and delay. Gain and polarity
control is not available when this option is selected. Passthrough is set to Off
by default.
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UPC-166 Functional Description
User Control Interface
Figure 1-9 shows the user control interface options for the UPC-166.
These options are individually described below.
Note:
All user control interfaces described here are cross-compatible and can operate together as desired. Where applicable, any control setting change made
using a particular user interface is reflected on any other connected interface.
UPC-166 card
Figure 1-9 UPC-166 User Control
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Card Edge Controls
LAN
controlled using built-in
Using a computer with
with an MFC-8310-N network
over a LAN
Note: • To
communicate
with
DashBoard™
or a Remote Control Panel, the frame must have the optional
MFC-8310-N or MFC-8320-N network controller card installed.
•
DashBoard™
and the Remote Control Panels provide network control of the UPC-166 as
shown.
The value
displayed
at any time on the card, or via
DashBoard™
or a Control Panel is the actual
value as set on the card, with the current value
displayed
being the actual value as effected by the
card. Parameter changes made by any of these means are universally accepted by the card (for
example, a change made using the card edge controls will change the setting displayed on
DashBoard™ and a Control Panel; a change made using DashBoard™ will similarly change the
setting displayed on a Control Panel and the card itself).
card edge controls
DashBoard™ Remote Control
In conjunction with a frame equipped
controller card, UPC-166 card can be
Computer
with NIC
card can be remotely controlled
remotely controlled over a LAN
8310-C Frame with MFC-8310-N network
controller card
OGCP-9000 Control
Panel
or
OGCP-9000/CC Control
Panel
Remote Control Panel
Using the Control Panel,
UPC-166 card can be
remotely controlled over a
LAN
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UPC-166 Functional Description
• Built-in Card Edge User Interface – Using the built-in card edge
controls and display, card control settings can be set using a front
panel menu which is described in Chapter 3,“Operating Instructions”.
Note:
Some of the UPC-166 functions described in this manual are available only
when
using the DashBoard™, or Cobalt® OGCP-9000 or OGCP-9000/CC
Remote
Control Panel user interfaces.
• DashBoard™ User Interface – Using DashBoard™, the
UPC-166
and
other cards installed in openGear™ frames such as
the openGear 8310-C Frame can be controlled from a computer and
monitor. DashBoard™ allows users to view all frames on a
network with
control and monitoring for all populated slots inside a
frame. This
simplifies the setup and use of numerous modules in a
large installation and offers the ability to centralize monitoring.
Cards define their controllable parameters to DashBoard™, so the
control interface is always up to date.
The DashBoard™ software can be downloaded from the Cobalt
Digital Inc. website: www.cobaltdigital.com (enter “DashBoard” in
the search window). The DashBoard™ user interface is described in
Chapter 3,“Operating Instructions”.
Note:
If network remote control is to be used for the frame and the frame has not yet
been set up for remote control, Cobalt® reference guide COMPASS™
Remote Control User Guide” (PN 9000RCS-RM) provides thorough infor-
mation and step-by-step instructions for setting up network remote control of
COMPASS™ cards using DashBoard™.
Download a copy of this guide by clicking on the
Support>Downloads
link at
www.cobaltdigital.com and then select DashBoard Remote Control Setup
Guide as a download, or contact Cobalt® as listed in Contact Sierra Video. (p.
1-29).
• Cobalt
®
OGCP-9000 and OGCP-9000/CC Remote
Control
Panels
– The OGCP-9000 and OGCP-9000/CC Remote Control
Panels conveniently and intuitively provide parameter monitor and
control of the UPC-166 and other video and audio processing
terminal equipment meeting the open-architecture Cobalt
COMPASS™ cards for openGear™ standard.
In addition to circumventing the need for a computer to monitor and
control signal processing cards, the Control Panels allow quick and
intuitive access to hundreds of cards in a facility, and can monitor and
allow adjustment of multiple parameters at one time.
The Remote Control Panels are totally compatible with the
openGear™ control software DashBoard™; any changes made with
either system are reflected on the other. The Remote Control Panel
user interface is described in Chapter 3,“Operating Instructions”.
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UPC-166 Functional Description
UPC-166 Rear I/O
The UPC-166 physically interfaces to system video and audio connections
using a Rear I/O Module. Figure 1-10 shows a typical UPC-166 Rear I/O
Module.
All inputs and outputs shown in the UPC-166 Functional Block Diagram
(Figure 1-1) enter and exit the card via the card edge backplane connector.
The Rear I/O Module breaks out the UPC-166 card edge connections to
industry standard connections that interface with other components and
systems in the signal chain.
In this manner, the particular inputs and outputs required for a particular
application can be accommodated using a Rear I/O Module that suits the
requirements. The required input and outputs are broken out to the industry
standard connectors on the Rear I/O Module; the unused inputs and outputs
remain unterminated and not available for use.
The full assortment of UPC-166 Rear I/O Modules is shown and
described in
connectors for balanced
Figure 1-10 Typical UPC-166 Rear I/O
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BNC connectors for coaxial
video and AES audio signals
3-wire Phoenix terminal block
analog audio signals
UPC-166GA.PNG
In this example, an RM-UPC-166-G Rear I/O Module provides a connection interface for
the signal types shown here.
Rear I/O Modules RM-UPC-166-A through RM-UPC-166-F offer other options particularly
suited to various requirements.
• • •
• • •
•
• •
•
• •
• • • • • •
•
• •
•
•
•
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UPC-166 Functional Description
Figure 1-11 shows a UPC-166 card using a UPC-166-B Rear I/O Module.
Using this Rear I/O Module, this module provides industry standard breakout connections for the following inputs and outputs required by this
application:
• Inputs:
• SD SDI IN – SD-SDI input
• Y/Cmpst IN, Pr/C IN, Pb IN – analog composite/component video
inputs
• AN-AUD IN (1-4) – balanced analog audio inputs (inputs 5-8 unused)
• Outputs:
• SDI OUT – HD/SD-SDI buffered video outputs
The other UPC-166 inputs and outputs not accommodated by this
Rear I/O
Figure 1-11 UPC-166 with UPC-166-B Rear I/O
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UT
V ideo Processor
UPC-
166
Y/Cmpst IN
Pb IN
A
udio Processor
SD-SDI IN
AN-AUD
IN (1-4)
AES IN (5-8)
AES
I/O
(1-4)
SDI O
AES OUT
(5-8)
(1-4)
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UPC-166 Functional Description
Audio and Video Formats Supported by the UPC-
The UPC-166 supports all current SMPTE-standard SD video input formats
and HD/SD video output formats. Table 1-2 lists and provides details
regarding the audio and video formats supported by the UPC-166.
Table 1-2
Supported Audio and Video Formats
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Item
Description/Specification
Input Video
Raster Structure:
Frame Rate:
486i
(1)
29.97
575i
(1)
25
Output Video
Raster Structure:
Frame Rate:
1080PsF
23.98; 24
1080p
23.98; 24
1080i
(1)
25; 29.97; 30
720p
23.98; 24; 25; 29.97; 30; 50; 59.94;
60
486i
(1)
29.97
575i
(1)
25
Embedded Audio
The UPC-166 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
The UPC-166 supports 8 channels of balanced (differential) analog
audio. The analog audio is encoded such that a +24 dBu input is
equivalent to digital 0 dBFS.
Discrete AES Audio Input
The UPC-166 can accept 16 channels (8 pairs) of discrete AES audio
on 75Ω BNC connections. Sample rate conversion can be employed to
account for minor clock rate differences in the AES stream and the
input video stream.
Note: The AES signal must have a nominal rate of approximately
48 kHz. The UPC-166 does not support AES input at 32 kHz,
44.1 kHz, 96 kHz or 192 kHz rates.
Discrete AES Audio Output
The UPC-166 can provide 16 channels (8 pairs) of discrete AES audio
on 75Ω BNC connections.
(1) All rates displayed as frame rates; interlaced (―i‖) field rates are two times the rate value shown.
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Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications
Table 1-3 lists the technical specifications for the UPC-166 Upconverter
with Analog/SDI Input, Audio Embed/De-Embed, Frame Sync,
Timecode and Closed Caption Support card.
Table 1-3
Technical Specifications
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Item
Characteristic
Part number, nomenclature
UPC-166 Upconverter with Analog/SDI Input, Audio Embed/
De-Embed, Frame Sync, Timecode and Closed Caption Support
Installation/usage environment
Intended for installation and usage in frame meeting openGear™
modular system definition.
Power consumption
< 24 Watts maximum
Environmental:
Operating temperature:
Relative humidity (operating or storage):
32° – 104° F (0° – 40° C)
< 95%, non-condensing
Frame communication
10/100 Mbps Ethernet with Auto-MDIX.
Indicators
Card edge display and indicators as follows:
• 4-character alphanumeric display
• Status/Error LED indicator
• Input Format LED indicator
Controls
Card edge switches as follows:
• Menu Enter pushbutton switch
• Menu Exit pushbutton switch
• Up/down selection toggle switch
Internal Tone Generators
Four built-in tone generators, each configurable for 18 discrete
sine wave frequencies ranging from 50 Hz to 16 kHz.
Generator source signal level is equivalent to -20 dBu.
A/D Process
8:8:8
Resolution:
12-bit A/D and 10-bit video data path
SD Comb Filter:
5-line adaptive
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Technical Specifications
Table 1-3
Technical Specifications — continued
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Item
Characteristic
Serial Digital Video Input
Data Rates Supported:
SMPTE 259M-C SD-SDI: 270 Mbps
Impedance:
75 Ω terminating
Equalization:
1000 ft (305 m) Belden 1694A
Return Loss:
> 15 dB at 5 MHz – 1.485 GHz
Analog Video Input
Input Complement:
Separate component Y/composite, Pr/C, and Pb inputs
Input Type:
Differential; Common Mode Rejection = 5 VAC
Video Input Types:
Composite, Component YPbPr (BetaCam™, MII™,
SMPTE/N10)
Conversion Bit Depth:
12 bits
SD Color Separation:
5-Line Adaptive Comb or Notch Filter
Frequency Response:
0 – 5.2 MHz ± 0.25dB
Differential Phase:
< ± 0.4° typical
Differential Gain:
< ± 0.4% typical
Analog Front-End Crosstalk:
Within noise floor measurement
Return Loss:
> 20 dB to 30 MHz
Serial Digital Video Outputs
Number of Outputs:
Two HD/SD-SDI BNC per IEC 60169-8 Amendment 2
Impedance:
75 Ω
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Table 1-3
Technical Specifications — continued
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Item
Characteristic
Serial Digital Video Outputs (cont.)
Return Loss:
> 15 dB at 5 MHz – 270 MHz
> 12 dB at 270 MHz – 1.485 GHz
Signal Level:
800 mV ± 10%
DC Offset:
0 V ± 50 mV
Jitter (HD):
< 0.15 UI (all outputs)
Jitter (SD):
< 0.10 UI (all outputs)
Overshoot:
< 0.2% of amplitude
AES Audio Input
Standard:
SMPTE 276M
Number of Inputs (maximum):
8 unbalanced
Input Level:
0.1 to 2.5 Vp-p (5 Vp-p tolerant)
Input Impedance:
75 Ω
Return Loss:
> 12 dB at 100 kHz to 6 MHz
Resolution:
24-bit only
Sample Rate:
48 kHz
SRC:
32-channel; 142 dB S/N
AES Audio Output
Standard:
SMPTE 276M
Number of Outputs (maximum):
8 unbalanced
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