Thinklogical ImageEvolution X3 User Manual

ImageEvolution X3

Product Manual

Thinklogical LLC.

100 Washington Street

Milford, Connecticut 06460 U.S.A.

Telephone [phone]

Fax [phone]

www.thinklogical.com

Copyright Notice

Copyright © 2011 All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A.

Thinklogical LLC

100 Washington Street

Milford, Connecticut 06460 U.S.A.

Telephone [phone]

All trademarks and service marks are property of their respective owners.

Subject: ImageEvolution X3
Revision: Rev D, June 2011

Revision D 2 June 2011

Table of Contents

PREFACE

About this Product Manual

This product manual is divided into four sections for Introduction, System Features, Connecting
the Image Evolution X3, Installation, Regulatory and Safety Compliance and Product Support.
These are sub-divided to help you easily find the topics and procedures you are looking for.
This manual also contains Appendices.

Conventions Used in this Manual

As you read this manual you will notice certain conventions that bring your attention to important
information. These are Notes and Warnings. Examples are shown below.

Note: Important Notes appear in blue text preceded by a yellow exclamation

point symbol, like this.

A note is meant to call the reader’s attention to helpful information at a point in the text that is
relevant to the subject being discussed.

Warning! All Warnings appear in red text, followed by blue text, and pre-

ceded by a red stop sign, like this.

A warning is meant to call the reader’s attention to critical information at a point in the text that is
relevant to the subject being discussed.

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1. Introduction

1.1. Contents

When you receive your Thinklogical ImageEvolution X3, you should find the following items:

• ImageEvolution X3 Switch – IEC-000003.

• AC power cord – PWR-000006-R (International connections may differ).

• ImageEvolution X3 product manual.

1.2. Product Overview

The Thinklogical ImageEvolution X3 is a high performance scaler and frame rate converter unit
that allows for advanced image enhancement. The unit supports SD, HD/Dual-Link HD/3G SDI
and supports SMPTE standards.

FIGURE 1: Rear View of ImageEvolution X3

The following model is available from Thinklogical:

IEC-000003 ImageEvolution X3

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2. System Features

2.1. General System Features

The ImageEvolution X3 is a high performance converter and scaler that transitions SDI video
signals into any desired output format and provides the highest quality images for professional
audio-visual end users
audio and ancillary data. Users are able to control the ImageEvolution X3 through its front
panel multi-function selector. RS-232 and RS-422 port are available for remote control of the
unit. An internal AC power supply means no wall wart so the product can easily be stand-alone
or rack mounted.

Each ImageEvolution X3 system includes the following features:

Conversion/Scaling:

• Input and Output: SD, HD-SDI, Dual-link HD-SDI, 3D, 3G*

• Input and output formats supported: progressive, interlaced, PsF

.

System features include support for up to 8 channels of embedded

• 3D Processing

• Conversion of dual stream HD-SDI input to side-by-side 3G-SDI or

HD-SDI Output

• Conversion of dual stream HD-SDI input to line interleaved 3G-SDI Output

• Conversion of dual stream HD-SDI input to dual stream HD-SDI Output

• Conversion of side-by-side 3G-SDI or HD-SDI to a 2D right half image

3G-SDI or HD-SDI Output

• Supports Closed Captioning and Time Code Processing

• SMPTE standards supported: 259M-C, 292, 372M, 424M, 425 level A and level B

• Active SMPTE compliant loop out ports

• Internal universal AC power supply

• Supports 8 channels of embedded audio, as well as ancillary data

• 20 user programmable presets

• Genlock Capable (House Sync)

note1: 12-bit max supported on output, 10-bit max supported on input
note2: YCbCr & RGB supported on output, YCbCr supported on input

Video Processor Features:

• Per pixel motion-adaptive video noise reduction- removes the white Gaussian noise
present in most types of video

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• Content adaptive block and mosquito noise reduction- significantly reduces the blocking
and mosquito noise artifacts present in compressed video

• Advanced per-pixel, motion-adaptive, edge-adaptive 3D de-interlacing with support for
arbitrary film cadences- removes “jaggies” and “feathering” to produce smooth and clear
images

• Adaptive scaling- produces sharp and clean images and low or high resolutions

• Natural depth expansion- enhances details and sensation of depth for greater realism

and super resolution effect

• Adaptive contrast enhancement (ACE) brings out shadow detail without crushing mid­tones or highlights

• Intelligent color remapping (ICR) enables vivid color without hue shifts and clipping while
maintaining accurate flesh tone

• Qdeo™ true color- a unique solution for using the full dynamic range of 10-bit and 12-bit
displays which eliminates contouring seen when viewing typical 8-bit consumer video

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Storage Temperature

Power Supply Voltage

Power Consumption

Heat Dissipation

Rear Panel Connectors

Operating Temperature and

Enclosure Dimensions

Compliance

Technical Specifications

Frame Rate Formats Supported: Progressive, Interlaced, PsF

Function Video Standards Supported Formats

SD-SDI SMPTE 259M PAL and NTSC
HD-SDI SMPTE 292M All standard HD-SDI compatible formats

Dual-link HD-SDI SMPTE 372M All 1080 line video formats compatible with

SMPTE 372M

3G SDI SMPTE 424M, 425M, Level A and B All SMPTE 425 level A and B compatible

formats

0 to 50 deg C , 5 – 95 % RH, non condensing
100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Universal AC power supply

26 Watts, typical

88.7 BTUs per hour

Humidity

USB B (1)
Console Port RS-422 M (1)
Console Port RS-232 F (1)
HD-SDI Input BNC Connectors with Loopback outputs (2)
HD-SDI BNC Connectors HD-SDI Out (2)
Genlock BNC Input (1)
RJ45 Connector for 10/100 base ’T’ Ethernet (1)
BNC Connector for GENLOCK input (1)
0 to 50 °C (32 to 122 °F); 5 to 95% RH, non-condens ing
Rack Size: EIA 19"

Height: 1U-1.72" (43.69mm)
Depth: 9.5 (241.3mm)
Width: 17.49" (444.2mm)
Pending approvals for US, Canada, and European Union

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2.2. Hardware

2.2.1. Desktop or Rack Mount Device

You may choose to place it on a shelf or desktop (rubber feet included), or rack mount using
the supplied mounting brackets (19 inch rack mountable). The front panel should be visible
and unobstructed to facilitate programming. The front panel buttons may also need to be
accessible. All connections are made to the rear of the chassis. The ImageEvolution X3
chassis does not need to be opened or accessed. The sturdy metal case allows units to be
stacked, as required.

2.2.2. Cooling

The ImageEvolution X3 uses two DC fans to move air horizontally through the enclosure.
They will turn on automatically when the internal temperature reaches a preprogrammed
temperature.

Note: Be sure to leave adequate ventilation space on both sides of the units

(2” minimum), especially if the units are being stacked.

3. Connecting the ImageEvolution X3

connections are found on the rear of the unit.

All physical connections to the product use industry-standard connectors. All

3.1 Front Panel View:

3.2 Rear Panel View

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3.3

3.4

RS-232 Pin Out

Pin 1 DCD_OUT
Pin 2 RX_ IN
Pin 3 TX_OUT
Pin 4 DTR_IN
Pin 5 GND
Pin 6 DSR_OUT
Pin 7 RTS_IN
Pin 8 CTS_OUT
Pin 9 RI_OUT

RS-422 Pin Out

Pin 1 Pin 5

Pin 9

RS-422

Pin 1 GND
Pin 2 RX +
Pin 3 TX­Pin 4 GND
Pin 5 NC
Pin 6 GND
Pin 7 RX­Pin 8 TX+
Pin 9 GND

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4. Installation

Image Evolution Setup:

1. In the case of a single link SDI or HD-SDI, or dual link HD-SDI source, coax
cable(s) may be connected between the Image Evolution’s Link1 IN (or in the case of
dual link, Link1 and Link2 IN), and an HD-SDI source. If desired, coax cables may
be connected between the Link1 (or Link1 and Link2) LOOP BACK BNC connectors
and a suitable monitor (or monitors). Loop back outputs will provide a raw or
unprocessed output of the video input on LINK1 IN or LINK2 IN.

2. If single or dual link HD-SDI is the desired output, connect coax cables between
the BNC connector(s) LINK1 OUT (or LINK1and LINK2 OUT) and a suitable monitor
(or monitors). LINK1 OUT and LINK2 OUT provide processed output of the video
input.

3. Connect CAT-5 cable between the RJ-45 on the Image Evolution and 10/100
Ethernet port if a network is available. (Available in future firmware updates)

4. The USB on the Image Evolution need not be connected at this point. Note:
When performing a firmware upgrade it is recommended that the IEX3 be restored

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back to the factory default. (1080i @ 60 at 4:2:2 10-bit mode). See section on
'Restore Factory Config'

User Menu Configurations:

The IEX3 has many configuration options and Appendices A and B will cover these options in
detail. Every configuration can be set regardless of the user interface (e.g. RS-232, RS-422,
Front Panel Display, Web Interface).

5. Regulatory and Safety

5.1 Safety Requirements

5.1.1 Symbols Found on Product

Markings and labels on the product follow industry-standard conventions. Regulatory markings
found on the products comply with requirements.

5.2 Regulatory Compliance

The Thinklogical Inc. products are designed and made in the USA. Our products have been
tested by a nationally recognized testing laboratory and found to be compliant with the following
standards (both domestic USA and many international locations).

5.2.1 North America

These products WILL comply with the following standards:

Safety

• ANSI/UL60950-1: 1st Edition (2003)

• CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-03

Electromagnetic Interference

• FCC CFR47, Part 15, Class A

• Industry Canada ICES-003 Issue 2, Revision 1

5.2.2 Australia & New Zealand

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference,
in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

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European Union

5.2.2.1 Declaration of Conformity

Manufacturers name and address:

Thinklogical LLC
100 Washington Street
Milford, CT 06460 USA
Telephone [phone]

• Model: ImageEvolution X3

Product name

This product complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 72/23/EEC and

the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC.

5.2.2.2 Standards with which the Products Comply

Safety

• CENELEC EN 60950-1, 1st Edition (2001)

Electromagnetic Emissions

• EN55022: 1994 (IEC/CSPIR22:1993)

• EN61000-3-2/A14:2000

• EN61000-3-3:1994

Electromagnetic Immunity

• EN55024:1998 Information Technology Equipment-Immunity Characteristics

• EN61000-4-2:1995 Electro-Static Discharge Test

• EN61000-4-3:1996 Radiated Immunity Field Test

• EN61000-4-4:1995 Electrical Fast Transient Test

• EN61000-4-5:1995 Power Supply Surge Test

• EN61000-4-6:1996 Conducted Immunity Test

• EN61000-4-8:1993 Magnetic Field Test

• EN61000-4-11:1994 Voltage Dips & Interrupts Test

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5.2.3 Supplementary Information

The following statements may be appropriate for certain geographical regions and might not
apply to your location.

Note

Note

This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing
Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numerique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigencies du Reglement sur le
material brouilleur du Canada.

: 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 the user will be required to correct the
interference to radio communications at his own expense.

: This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and has

been verified as being compliant within the Class A limits of the FCC Radio
Frequency Device Rules (FCC Title 47, Part 15, Subpart B Class A), measured to
CISPR 22: 1993 limits and methods of measurement of Radio Disturbance
Characteristics of Information Technology Equipment.

Warning!

Note:

electromagnetic fields.

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may

cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take
adequate measures.

The user may notice degraded audio performance in the presence of

5.2.4 Product Serial Number

Thinklogical products have a unique serial number, imprinted on a small silver label that is
placed on the bottom of the chassis. The serial number includes a date-code. The format for
the date-code is two digits for the month; two digits for the day and four digits for the year and
two or three digits for a unique unit number. This serial number is also found on the original
shipping carton.

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