Vaddio UXHD CrossPoint User Manual

Camera and Electronic Products for Integrators

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Dual Input, Dual Output Analog and Digital Video Format Converter and Scaler

Part Numbers: 999-5690-000 North America, 999-5690-001 International

OVERVIEW

The Vaddio™ UXHD CrossPoint is a dual input, dual output video format converter & scaler, designed to
change an HD/SD/RGBHV analog input signal to HD-SDI/SDI digital output, as well as change an HD­SDI/SDI digital input to an analog HD/SD/RGBHV video output. The UXHD CrossPoint allows users to easily
convert analog video and HD-SDI/SDI signals for use with Vaddio’s ProductionVIEW HD-SDI camera
controller and switcher or can be used as a stand-alone video converter for a wide variety of applications.

The INS and OUTS of the UXHD CrossPoint

• Input 1: The analog video input can be HD component (YPbPr) up to 1080p/60Hz (with monitor support

for analog 1080p/60), SD video (Y/C and CVBS with adapter cable) or a variety of RGBHV signals.
When converted, the output can be configured as either HD-SDI with video resolutions of up to
1080p/60Hz or standard definition SDI. See the tables on the following pages for all supported
resolutions. In addition, a reference input for Gen Lock is available for synchronizing the HD-SDI/SDI
output to an external switcher.

• Input 2: The HD-SDI/SDI input can support 3Gb/s HD-SDI resolutions up to 1080p/60Hz or SDI. When

converted from HD-SDI or SDI to analog video, the output can be (YPbPr) up to 1080p/60Hz (with
monitor support for analog 1080p/60), SD video (Y/C and CVBS with adapter cable) or RGBHV signals.

• One Input, Dual Output: UXHD CrossPoint can also be used as a signal converter with a loop-thru

output. In this scenario, an HD-SDI or analog signal can be converted and/or scaled to an analog, as
well as an HD-SDI output - one input, two outputs and formats. In addition, both outputs can be
converted to resolutions different from the input signal’s native resolution.

INTENDED USE

Before installing the UXHD CrossPoint, please read the entire manual thoroughly. All Vaddio equipment is
designed for use indoors. Outdoor operation is not recommended, has not been tested, and could damage
the equipment and/or create a potentially unsafe operating condition. Use only the Vaddio PowerRite power

supply provided.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

The information contained in this manual will help you install the UXHD CrossPoint. For reference, Vaddio
keeps copies of Specifications, Installation and User Guides and most pertinent product drawings for the
Vaddio product line on our website. These documents can be downloaded from www.vaddio.com
charge.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Read and understand all instructions before using. Do not operate any electrical device if it has been
dropped or damaged. In this case, a Vaddio factory technician must examine the product before operating.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not immerse in any liquids and avoid extremely humid conditions.

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Use only the power supply provided with the UXHD CrossPoint system. Use of
any unauthorized power supply will void any and all warranties.

©2010 Vaddio - All Rights Reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Specifications and
pricing subject to change. Vaddio, CrossPoint, ProductionVIEW, PreVIEW, and PowerRite are registered trademarks of Vaddio.
All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. Document Number 341-929 Rev. A

UXHD CrossPoint

INFORMATION

For RS-232 control information, please see the index at the back of this manual. Vaddio has also prepared a
number of TechNotes, specifications and drawings designed to inform and educate integrators on the value
and the specific uses of Vaddio products.

UNPACKING

Carefully remove and identify the following parts for the UXHD CrossPoint system:

• One (1) - Vaddio UXHD CrossPoint (1-RU Enclosure)

• One (1) - EZCamera™ Control Adapter (RJ-45 to DB-9)

• One (1) - 12VDC, 3A PowerRite™ Power Supply with AC Cord Set

• Install Guide

TECHNICAL HIGHLIGHTS

Vaddio uses only the most advanced electronics available today to provide flexible, functional and high
quality products and the UXHD CrossPoint is no exception. The UXHD uses a 3Gb/s capable HD-SDI/SDI

receiver and transmitter on Input 2 and Output 2 which generates SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE
259M-C compliant serial digital output signals. The 3Gb/s receiver and transmitter ensure the ability to use a
single link (with a single coax cable) connection at HD-SDI resolutions up to and including 1080p/60Hz which
is 100% compatible with Vaddio’s other 3Gb/s HD-SDI products available today. In order to achieve the
1080p/60 resolution, circuit board edge mount (3Gb/s compliant) carrier class BNCs with gold finish body

and contacts are also used for the HD-SDI I/O and the external reference input for the HD-SDI as well.

Quick-Connect CCU Front Panel Controls (left to right) Figure 2:

Menu: The Select, Cancel, Up and Down Arrows allow the user to navigate through the menu to select the

input and output signals and other parameters that are displayed on the LCD screen. These keys are not

back lit.
Input/Output Buttons: After the UXHD is programmed, selecting an input button illuminates which output(s)

are active for that input.
Power Button: Pressing the button will start the system. To turn off the UXHD, push and hold the Power

button for approximately 2.0 seconds.

Rear Panel Connections and Controls (Left to Right) Figure 3:

12 VDC

3.0 A

+ G

Power Supply Input: 12VDC, 3.0 Amp power supply on a 5.5mm OD x 2.5mm ID connector.
Input 1: DE-15 (D-sub HD-15) Connector for analog component YPbPr or Y/C and CVBS* or RGBHV

Input 2: BNC connector for HD-SDI/SDI video.
Output 1: DE-15 (D-sub HD-15) Connector for analog YPbPr or Y/C and CVBS* or RGBHV

Output 2: BNC connector for HD-SDI/SDI video
External Reference: BNC connector for synchronizing Output 2 to a third-party device that requires a

synchronized source
RS-232: DB-9 connector for allowing UXHD CrossPoint to be controlled from a third-party device

*Standard Definition Y/C and CVBS requires the SD Adapter Cable, Part Number 440-5600-000 (DE-1 5M to 3-BNC-F)

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UXHD CrossPoint

SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS

The UXHD CrossPoint can be set up in several useful modes to scale resolutions, convert formats, act as a
distribution amp, a crosspoint and other mix and match signal processing solutions. It is very easy to
understand and operate. The menus are simple and our recommendation is to jump in and start pushing
buttons, then, read the instructions, just like normal.

Initial Set-up:

Install the UXHD into a rack, connect the I/O video signals and plug in the supplied 12 VDC Power adapter.
The system will boot up upon the first power up and is ready to assign inputs and outputs. To put the system
into Stand-by Mode, touch and hold the Power Button for approximately 2.0 seconds. All I/O assignments
will be remembered by UXHD when the Power button is touched and the power switch is backlit again.

1) Digital Video In (HD-SDI) to Digital Video Out (D/A) and Analog Video Out (RGBHV)

Scenario: HD-SDI cameras and HD-SDI console in a House of Worship with an RGBHV projector for IMAG.

• When the UXHD is turned on, the Firmware version will be displayed.

• Press the down arrow key on the front panel and the first Chevron (>) will engage…well, the only

chevron will appear next to Input 1 Menu.

• Press the down arrow key again to get to the Input 2 Menu and press select.

• The HD-SDI/SDI In menu will appear, select this menu and scroll through the list of resolutions and pick

the resolution of the device connected to Input 2 (i.e. PTZ camera, ProductionVIEW HD-SDI, etc…), for
example select 720p/59.94 and touch select button.

• Arrow down to the HD/HV/SD Out menu (this abbreviation, while not standard, covers YPbPr HD & SD,
RGBHV from 640x480@60Hz up to 1920x1200@60Hz, and SD resolutions in Y/C and CVBS in NTSC
and PAL formats…hence the abbreviation) and touch the Select button.

• Scroll through the options of RGBHV and select a resolution fairly close to the original in resolution
1280x720 and aspect ratio 16:9 (picking 1024x768@60Hz is not a real good choice since XGA is a 4:3
aspect ratio and the image will distort), so choosing a wide XGA resolution like 1280x768@60Hz which
is a 15:9, or 1280x800@60HZ which is 16:10, or even 1360x768@60Hz which is also 16:9, would be the
best choices providing your display device can handle it. Touch select to make your resolution choice.

• Touch the down arrow to HD-SDI/SDI Out Menu and touch select and scroll through the HD-SDI output
options, in this case, we are using this output as a D/A and the output resolution will be the same as the
input, so select 720p/59.94

POWER

Figure 4: After this set-up, by touching the INPUT 2 button on the front panel, the UXHD will display the outputs

assigned and the format of each output. By touching the OUTPUT 1 or OUTPUT 2 buttons, the backlit blue LED will
turn off and the output will be toggled to black screen, allowing on the fly changes or on/off switching as needed.

2) CrossPoint Solution (see Figure 6, Configuration Example)

Scenario: HD-SDI Console and Cameras setup requires a PC input to the console and a RGBHV output to a projector.

• Set the Input 1 menu to the proper input resolution of the PC (1280x800@60Hz) and the Output 2 HD-
SDI resolution to something close going to the input of the ProductionVIEW HD-SDI, say 720p/60.
Please note that when you convert PC RGBHV to VIDEO, the Video will be somewhat over-scanned,
this is how the world works, so please accept it (more on this later).

• In this case, the Vaddio ProductionVIEW HD-SDI console will be set at 1080i/60 outputs, so in order to
get the HD-SDI signal out to the monitors and to the projector, Set up Input 2 HD-SDI resolution at
1080i/60 (16:9) and set up the Output 1 resolution to 1920x1200@60Hz (16:10) for the projector. This
application allows the broadcast quality HD-SDI gear to operate seamlessly with analog equipment.

Figure 5:

Analog In 1 to
Digital Out 2,
Digital Input 2
to Analog Out

1. A/D & D/A
CrossPoint
(Same Unit)

POWER

POWER

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UXHD CrossPoint

UXHD and RGBHV Positioning Controls:

The UXHD has been equipped with horizontal and vertical positioning controls. This is a fine tuning
adjustment and allows the user to adjust the positioning of RGBHV signals ± 255 fine steps. As the image is
shifted in the menu, the picture may exhibit some flashing and rolling, this is normal due to the operation of
the DACs and will stabilize immediately after the adjustment is made. Adjustments are made in one (1) step
increments.

SYSTEM CONNECTIVITY EXAMPLES

Figure 6: Example Configuration (Output Conversion Crosspoint I/O and Scaling - concurrent operation):

Input 1 routed to Output 2 - Computer RGBHV to HD-SDI Input on ProductionVIEW HD-SDI
Input 2 routed to Output 1 - ProductionVIEW HD-SDI to RGBHV Projector

Vaddio HD-18 Cameras
with HD-SDI Slot Cards

RS-232

HD-SDI

1080p/60

16:9

Computer

RGBHV (1280 x
800 @ 60Hz)

12 VDC

3.0 A

RS-232

HD-SDI

1080p/60

16:9

16:10

HD-SDI – OUT

PROGRAM

1080i/60

16:9

RGBHV

HD-SDI – IN

Computer

ProductionVIEW

HD-SDI

RGBHV (1920 x
1200 @ 60Hz

16:10

XYZ Inc.
Sync Box

HD-SDI

1080i/60

16:9

EXT Ref
Output 2

720p/60

16:9

HD-SDI

1080i/60

16:9

PREVIEW PROGRAM

3-LCD

Projector

Control
System

HD-SDI Monitors

Simulated Video Feeds

Figure 7: Single Input to Dual Output with Format Conversion (YPbPr to RGBHV and HD-SDI):

Example Configuration 1 (dual output format conversion and through)
ProductionVIEW HD - YPbPr Output (1080p/60) to Input 1
Output 1 RGBHV to Projector Input 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz

HD-SDI
Broadcast
Feed to Truck

Output 2 to HD-SDI Monitor (720p/60)

WallVIEW

HD-18

YPbPr 1080p/60

RS-232

12 VDC

3.0 A

Hi-Res RGBHV LCD Projector

Output 1 to Projector RGBHV
WXGA 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz

HD-SDI
Monitor

Output 2 to Broadcast
HD-SDI Monitor
720p/60Hz

(Simulated Feed Courtesy of Lehto & Wright)

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ProductionVIEW HD

YPbPr 1080p/60 to Input 1

UXHD CrossPoint