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1. Output video signal from Streamlabs video card is being digitalized by Aver Tuner HD or Decklink cards and resulting stream is being coded for further broadcast according to settings of TELE IP SMS Terminal software module SMS Terminal program module designed for broadcast automation is equipped with most popular services which can be used together and in various combinations e Broadcasting text and multimedia graphic messages organizing the moderation of incoming messages e Voting by using set templates with alternating number of answer choices You can display the number of votes their percentage and the 20 USER MANUAL www stream labs com results in the form of a scale You can also receive calls and voting results from other programs e Automatic rotation of clips based on votes The number of votes determines the playback of a clip e Automatic output of news blocks from RSS feeds e Titling on the fly during news blocks production and live broadcasts from the studio e Displaying announcements and news tickers The program can work together with the clip output from the schedule process in TELE or independently SMS Terminal comes with additional utilities for calls and SMS messages reception i e via the either Internet or GSM modem More information on TELE TELE Info software and latest news can be found on the developers website www alpha pro ru Package contents Y Video card exce2. No sync on alpha If the box is not checked an additional sync signal is embedded in the key signal alpha The marked box indicates that the key signal is issued without synchronization signals Key Filter 1 Not used Key Filter 2 Not used Mode of mixing the input video signal with the image recorded in the card buffer Overlay Select the mode of mixing the input video signal with the image recorded in the card buffer from the list Overlay input video signal and image recorded the card buffer mix on alpha channel Replace Sync input video signal and image recorded the card buffer mix on alpha channel but the sync signals are generated by the card Genlock mode is preserved Graphics Only only the image recorded the card buffer is outputted Video Only only the input video signal possibly converted to a different standard or format is outputted Chroma This button calls the Chroma key configuration window in Alpha Pro application In this mode the overlay is performed with decoding the input video signal Sound Pro Upon loading the program automatically detects an additional option for working with audio Sound Pro In case you still need to use the computer sound card for audio input and output you should check the box in Alpha Pro Y Video Video Playback Options Sound Disable h w Audio settings and select the audio device from the Sound Device list After this re
3. S Video Y C output e Composite Output BNC connector Composite PAL SECAM NTSC output e S Video Input miniDIN 4 connector S Video Y C input e Composite Input BNC connector Composite PAL SECAM NTSC input e YUV Key RGB Key Output 15 pin D SUB connector for connection of a VGA cable with BNC outputs Y G Cr R Cb B green red and blue respectively and Key yellow S Vid Output C Composite Output jx el S Vid Input a Composite Key Output R Y Output G U Output B V Output Cable with additional connectors is not included in the standard package and is available separately 15 pin connector pinout E Lee RR REN REN E 10 MES ake INS REN REN ERE 13 o j Ky Analog and digital mixing modes When digital decoding mode is activated you can use any combination of connections This allows you to choose the video card output standard different from the input standard When the card is connected according to PAL Composite PAL Composite or PAL S Video PAL S Video scheme without digital 23 USER MANUAL www stream labs com decoding and subsequent coding the input signal passes through the video card without any changes Analog mixing INPUT OUTPUT PAL Composite PAL Composite RGB Fill Key 50Hz YUV Fill Key 50Hz PAL S Video PAL S Video RGB Fill Key 50Hz YUV Fill Key 50Hz NTSC Composite NTSC Composite RGB Fill
4. internal sync generator is used Digital key signal alpha channel output is provided for use with external mixer that has a DSK Down Stream Key input Key signal delay relative to output graphics has a software controlled wide adjustment range 8 channels 4 stereo pairs SDI Embedded audio input output When SDI signal passes through the card all the embedded information is kept unchanged audio can be either kept or changed depending on the situation Error control in incoming SDI signals with check total count according to EDH method EDH packets on the output are formed anew in accordance with SMPTE165 standard Specifications 10 USER MANUAL www stream labs com Size 131x95 mm Bus PCI Express 1x Inputs SD SDI SMPTE 259M and ITU R BT 601 with embedded audio PAL NTSC Analog external synchronization input genlock Blackburst BNC Outputs Composite PAL SECAM NTSC SD SDI SMPTE 259M and ITU R BT 601 with embedded audio PAL NTSC Digital linear key DSK signal alpha channel output BNC Relay Bypass in case of power failure SD SDI with embedded audio Alpha channel 256 degrees of transparency Alpha channel delay adjustment From 127 to 127 1 pixel each Adjustment of graphics position relative Within the limits of entire active line to sync signal with an accuracy to one pixel WatchDog USB timer To increase the system operation reliability it is recommended to use
5. panel without irrelevant and distracting control elements A detailed description of Alpha Pro is available on the CD ROM supplied with the program It can also be downloaded from our web site www stream labs com TELE on air automation and information graphic broadcast design software TELE system is an extension of Alpha Pro program which incorporates all its features The system provides broadcast automation by scheduling the program output inserting regional advertising into central channel broadcast retransmitting other channels adding titles bumpers and banners displaying clocks logos and much more 15 USER MANUAL www stream labs com TELE 2 0 Big Ex File Schedule Settings Help Time Name Type Duration Logo Profile Edit 20 07 2004 Play 20 07 2004 v 06 00 00 00 Empty 01 00 00 00 Pam nep TenDSC_Bars Playing schedule i Current Y Pla 07 00 00 00 HoBoCTM BblCOKMX 15 00 chroma on fre Mats A Geen 07 15 00 00 TexHONOrHii 5 System 19 2251 15 gt HayanbHaa sactaska Custom f92251 15 y Stop Hoeoctb1 3 Hosoctb2 IV Video Window Preview Only HoBOCTb3 HoBOCTb4 KoHeuHan 3acTabka 07 15 00 00 Ton HoBocT4 D0 10 00 00 Pam nep Tenchroma off 07 25 00 00 y2 07 25 00 00 Skcnenuuusa B nouckax h j 00 05 00 00 Pamenep Tenchroma off 07 30 00 00 Hoesa Koeuera i
6. II 27 Connection diagrams 29 Installation and connection 31 Adjusting the settings for Stream Alpha series video cards in Alpha Pro 33 TELE applications Stream ALPHA Plus PCI E 33 Stream ALPHA SDI 36 USER MANUAL www stream labs com Stream WIND SDI 37 Stream WIND SDI II 38 USER MANUAL www stream labs com Professional TV character generation and broadcast automation is our specialty Stream ALPHA and WIND SDI series graphics overlay cards work in real time and provide titling output of commercial blocks and design of live TV programs such as newscasts weather forecasts live sports reports talk shows etc The system is designed as an open platform which allows utilizing various software The station consists of an IBM compatible personal computer equipped with PCI graphics overlay titling cards and specialized software running on Windows XP 7 Using this approach we provide the system with flexibility growth potential and extended functionality through software updates and computer upgrades Open architecture allows creating a complete station with the intended application in mind The standard package contains all the necessary interfaces and tools required to use the station as a character generator for program editing and live broadcasting The extended package which includes TELE automation system turns the station into a video server designed to play scheduled bumpers titles animation and video clips This type of s
7. S video PAL SECAM NTSC Component YUV Digital linear key DSK signal alpha channel output BNC Analog mixing bandwidth From 127 to 127 pixel each Chrominance subcarrier phase From 0 to 360 256 values adjustment Adjustment of graphics position relative to Within the limits of entire active sync signal line with an accuracy to one pixel Additional YUV cable A special cable with BNC connectors for the output of YUV RGB component Alpha Key signals used when the card is connected to the mixer through DSK input from 15 pin card connector Audio BYPASS extension card This small card is placed inside the computer and connected to Stream Alpha Plus PCI E with a special cable which sends the relay control signal The card provides audio bypass mode synchronous with switching on off the similar mode for pass through video signal ex at computer power cutoff AnD Sic e D D In such Stream ALPHA Plus PCI E card operation design the sound is transmitted through the standard computer Sound Blaster Stream Audio extension sound card The card sits inside the computer and connects to Stream Alpha Plus PCI E with a special cable which transfers digital audio USER MANUAL www stream labs com stream and relay control signal The card provides a professional quality analogue audio track synchronized with video Genlock This ensures accurate sound insertion into pass through audio channel In
8. output of the titles for example to the bottom part of the screen and to keep the static logo at the top etc The effects have settings for speed duration and the value of the subsequent pause Alpha Pro Extended version currently part of default installation 14 USER MANUAL www stream labs com supports objects control from external applications including programs developed by the user These programs can use VBA scripts from Microsoft Office suite including Word Excel and Access scripts Visual Basic based programs a Web page which contain VBScript and also Delphi and Visual C based programs This makes it possible to display tiles on the screen at a set time and modify them in the software immediately before the output The program design is set in the form of templates prepared in advance or edited during the broadcast Operational data is added to the template directly at the time of output It is possible to automatically update the image on the screen synchronously with the updating of input data Using the built in Internet Explorer language VBscript you can reduce all program management to one or several HTML pages that contain edit fields and buttons for the performance of the required actions By creating an Alpha Pro script with the corresponding templates you can immediately set the visual style background font and effects that will be used to display and clear the screen This way you get a custom control
9. separately can help in the 19 USER MANUAL www stream labs com development of custom applications for specific programs and system integration into existing studio complexes The system has a built in module for programming editing and writing personal programs in Visual Basic This makes it possible to adapt the system for the transmission of programs in mixed mode live and the output of prepared beforehand material sequence e The package includes SMS Terminal application TELE IP Program TELE IP is matching to TELE Info with its features The difference is that TELE IP does not use incoming video signal from video card and forms output stream for broadcast into local network or for broadcast into Internet through Media Server During installation you can choose either MPEG2 or H 264 format for transport stream for local network or default parameters which could be changed later on for Adobe WOWZA Windows Media Servers There is a choice for broadcast to additional screen using ATI VGA adapter with its HDMI out for LCD panel Resolution may vary up to Full HD 1920x1080 however the latter requires corresponding power of CPU Quality amount of pixels of digital output can be also adjusted TELE Info IP Program TELE Info IP combines features of TELE Info which uses incoming video signals generated by Streamlabs video cards and concurrent broadcast fo output signal either into local network or through Media Server
10. signal outputs allow to use the card with a mixer that has component and DSK Down Stream Key inputs In analog mixing mode the pass through signal is not being decoded it is passed through the card without changes while saving all its frequency characteristics and service information In digital mixing mode the signal is decoded by the latest PHILIPS decoder with adaptive comb filter for separating brightness and saturation signals While in digital mixing mode you can use any combination of connections This reduces the requirements for input signal quality while preserving the high quality of the output signal All output signals pass through active filtration and black level reference Component output Green signal and key signal alpha channel have built in video synchronization with disabling option In digital mixing and SECAM output mode color burst sync signals are being introduced to the output stream in accordance with GOST 7845 92 and OST 58 18 96 which allows to use the card to transcode PAL SECAM SECAM PAL video standards The options for capturing and hardware scaling of video signal from card input allow resizing the pass through video stream image in real time in combination with computer graphics overlay and also working in ChromaKey mode USER MANUAL www stream labs com Specifications B PCI Express 1x Inputs Composite PAL SECAM NTSC S video PAL SECAM NTSC Outputs Composite PAL SECAM NTSC
11. the value of this checkbox is unimportant since the overlay is not made Embed Audio The marked box means that the card processes and generates the audio embedded into SDI signal When the box is unchecked the audio input and output applications use the computer sound card In this case mark an additional checkbox in Alpha Pro Y Video Video Playback Options Sound Disable h w Audio settings and select the audio device from the Sound Device list After this restart your computer Soft Audio This checkbox is used when you select Embed Audio it means that the card while forming an audio stream in the SDI output signal embeds the computer sound into it and leaves the other input audio streams unchanged When this box is unchecked only one audio stream is formed in the SDI output signal 39
12. 07 30 00 00 Henpuaymerueble HCTOpHH 00 30 00 00 Pamgnep Tenchroma off 08 00 00 00 po 08 00 00 00 lonesHele OTKPLITHA A 00 30 00 00 Pamsnep Tenchroma off 08 30 00 00 amp amp E Logotypes e Profiles KENNEN E Inbox 08 30 00 00 Noa yrnom 23 1 2 00 30 00 00 Pam nep Tenchroma_on t bnwke k npupone 09 00 00 00 E E l eorpapuseckui esrnag noroga amp m Moa cempa 09000000 HenphaymaHhbie ucropuna 09 00 00 00 HoBOCTM BbICOKHX 00 15 00 00 Pa Gnep Tenchroma on S Hosocru Ebicokux TexHonorn 09 15 00 00 TexHonoruh Hl 00 01 05 04 KoHeuHaa sac 00 00 15 00 HayanbHaa se 09 15 00 00 Empty 00 05 00 00 Pam nep Ten eres iu mE N E eee 00 033000 Haeocre 09 20 00 00 Empty 00 10 00 00 Paw amp nep Ten 00 03 20 00 Hoeocth4 Se ae Se Pea 5 858 lon ur anna 23172 i 09 30 00 00 Empty 00 30 00 00 Pam nep Ten al 4 eon an OO Lm TELE system allows to e Display titles for TV programs during editing or on the air by applying effects crawls and rolls as it is done in Alpha Pro application e Output crawls banners commercial blocks and full screen video according to the schedule and in sync with the sound Provide professional quality video file output in formats generated by various hardware and software companies such as Avid Pinnacle Matrox Canopus and others in real time without preliminary rendering MPEG 2 in particular both I frame a
13. CTapToBaTb npH 3anycke CBopauHBaTb npH sanycke 12 USER MANUAL www stream labs com System components Software Alpha Pro character generation software Alpha character generation software working together with Stream ALPHA u WIND SDI titling and graphics overlay devices can perform a wide range of tasks as a part of editing or live TV systems The program allows to e Perform titling for TV programs during editing or on the air e Display text or graphics as a crawl or roll e Smoothly execute over 300 special effects Cut Wipe Fade In Out Roll Crawl etc e Create a static or dynamic logo as a symbol for TV channel program e Create information and graphic design for interactive talk shows news bulletins and sports program e Display animated and static logos e Play scripts in a loop Alpha character generation software which runs on Windows XP 7 allows you to create scripts and display them with different effects by using Stream ALPHA u WIND SDI graphics overlay cards The system operates in real time and is designed for titling commercial block output and design of live television programs such as news weather forecasts sports reports talk shows etc This software accumulates years of operational experience Official program registration certificate dated from 26 08 1997 and the contemporary requirements of professional video production allowing you to solve the majority of the traditional broadc
14. Connection diagrams Pass through connection When it is not possible to connect the system to work through a mixer it can be connected pass through i e the signal to which the titles and the graphics get mixed is sent to the Stream ALPHA card input and the resulting signal is taken from the output and broadcasted The system operating in this mode should comply with certain requirements Primarily it concerns the stability and reliability of the system The reliability of a personal computer based system can be determined not only by the quality of the overlay card and associated software but by the other components as well Therefore to avoid possible trouble on the air upon power off or BYPASS mode activation the input and output close on each other through the relay and the pass through video signal passes through the system without any changes on all Stream ALPHA cards Stream ALPHA cards also have a Preview output which lets you preview the information before you air it Stream ALPHA board with CG and on air playback amp TV automation software Video input signal Video output signal AON OoaABRWDHD RS 232 USB It is possible to control external devices such as transcoders mixers an
15. DSK input Y 0 Not used Phase 0 Not used Key Skew 0 SDI Key output signal delay relative to SDI Fill image signal in increments of 1 pixel or 0 037 microseconds The range of allowed values begins at 70 and at this value the synchronization of the output SDI signals is achieved 37 USER MANUAL www stream labs com Chroma Not used ADEL mode Not used Graphics Only Not used Soft Audio Not used Embed Audio The marked box means that the card embeds the audio into SDI Fill output signal When the box is unchecked the audio output applications use the computer sound card In this case mark an additional checkbox in Alpha Pro Y Video Video Playback Options Sound Y Disable h w Audio settings and select the audio device from the Sound Device list After this restart your computer Stream WIND SDI II PAL Select the input and output video standards from the list e CVBS Reference and CVBS Preview PAL or NTSC e SD SDI Input SD SDI Output and SD SDI Key SDI 625 50 or ADEL mode Soft Audio SDI 525 60 respectively Graphics Only V Embed Audio Internal Select the card operation mode from the list in addition the jumpers on the card should be properly installed see above Internal input signal is absent or ignored by the card Analog CVBS Reference e SDI SDI Input or SDI ADEL mode Soft Audio Reference Graphics Only Iv Em
16. ELE Info software module Many TV channels like CNN Bloomberg RAI 24 have highly intensive graphic design which is distinguished by simultaneous output of several crawls animated logos and information fields with constant content update These channels usually have video feed scaled into a window while the remaining space is occupied by graphic elements CTIOP T Euro2004 Q Tlopryran a 3 Tpeuna o Vcnanna c3 Poccna BHnarnr O opanuna 201900794 T P aures Aa te xopsama 092519496 weeruapna le bears spb ot pPoccua 2 1 Ppeumatsd 2 Kapysenro 17 Bynbinn 43 Bpisac Mop USER MANUAL www stream labs com Logo Editor Name TeiecnoPT2 01 TeleCNOPT 55 16 350 39 05 InfoEuroTitle 460 12 250 7 4 T OPT EULOZUU4 03 TeleCNOPT nata 55 58 347 32 1 PORTUGAL Add Static T amp TT n B Noptryranna 2 3 rpeuna 1 o VUcnanna 1 1 a Poccna Add 3D Text Add Overlay o c panuan d Aurnan 2 Xopeama o Wee apna 02 TeleCNOPT crawl 0 472 720 55 000 092 450 350 Livewindow window EnableRotation 0 TransitionLen TransitionSoftness 0 scale 0 logo W SAMPLES TELE Sport infol tga 055 016 350 039 TeleCNOPT logo EnableRotation 0 logo W SAMPLES TELE T eleCTIOPT tga TransitionLen 0 TransitionS oftness 0 000 472 720 055 TeleCNOPT crawl crawl EnableRotation 1 style helios speed 2 055 058 347 032 TeleCNOPT gara static EnableRotation 0 style helios tex
17. Key 60Hz YUV Fill Key 60Hz NTSC S Video NTSC S Video RGB Fill Key 60Hz YUV Fill Key 60Hz Digital mixing INPUT OUTPUT PAL SECAM Composite or S Video PAL SECAM Composite or PAL SECAM S Video RGB 50Hz YUV 50Hz RGB Fill Key 50Hz YUV Fill Key 50Hz NTSC Composite or S Video NTSC Composite or NTSC S Video RGB 60Hz YUV 60Hz RGB Fill Key 60Hz YUV Fill Key 60Hz n analog mixing mode only the graphics in component format are outputted from the 15 pin connector In digital decoding coding mode the same data as on the main output is outputted from the 15 pin connector in component format 24 USER MANUAL www stream labs com Audio BYPASS expansion module for Stream ALPHA Plus PCI E card Audio Input RCA connector Audio Line in stereo Audio Output RCA connector Audio Line out stereo Sound Card In Phonejack Stereo connected to the computer sound card Line in Sound Card Out Phonejack Stereo connected to the computer sound card Line out Connector 2x8 pin which is connected by cable to a similar connector on video card Stream Alpha Plus PCI E pa3bem ans nonkniouenums K nnare Stream ALPHA Plus PCI E Video Card emm ow Audio Input arie p gt C Stereo am TTO p gt C E Ww ze Video In Out d C Stream ALPHA Plus e o O amp Composite S Video Audio Output aie F gt Stereo JII
18. PE ae oso se eso so E oe ae TELEVISION COMPUTER SYSTEMS iran AC Prius Sirazm AL PrIA Cormnipornart Sirazm AL PrIA 5D Stream WIND 5D Sf vo si Ss a i Sime Stream Labs QUALITY 28 September 2006 Windows XP 3 YEARS WARRANTY USER MANUAL www stream labs com Support Stream Labs technical support team is always ready to answer your questions If you should experience any problems errors or issues in our hardware or software operation please contact us by e mail support stream labs com Please describe the problem as thoroughly as possible and attach screenshots Concerning emergencies and urgent help you also can contact us by Skype streamlabs911 or streamlabs support We will be happy to assist you in the fastest and most effective way Warranty Stream Labs offers 3 year warranty on Stream ALPHA and Wind SDI series cards This includes a free of charge repair in case of defects that have arisen due to our fault or the fault of the manufacturers of components The manufacturer is not liable for faults caused by misuse of the product WARNING Do not switch the connection cables while the computer or video equipment is operating This will damage the video system computer and video equipment Prior to any switching operation all equipment must be de energized by disconnecting the power cables the connection of cases of the devices to earth and to each other should be lef
19. adapter cable that has two sets of BNC connectors The first set analog inputs Y Cr Cb green red and blue respectively The second set analog key signal output white and 3 outputs Y Composite Cr Cb green red and blue respectively e Composite Input RCA connector Composite video or sync signal input e SD SDI Input BNC connector SD SDI signal input e SDI Key Output BNC connector SD SDI Key signal output e SD SDI Output BNC connector SD SDI Fill signal output SMPTE 259M Attention The video card will not work without input video signal or sync signal connected Composite rlle p Input a SD SDI RIY Input Input Ux io SDI Key C Us G U Input Output o SD SDI B V Input Output Us o q Analog Key Output R Y Output G U Output B V Output 26 USER MANUAL www stream labs com 15 pin connector pinout viGemp Out Gb oot TISSUES EE Ground Gru Gowa Groma Aralogkey vm bm crm Stream ALPHA WIND SDI e Reference Input BNC connector analog sync input e SD SDI Fill Output BNC connector SD SDI Fill signal output SMPTE 259M e SD SDI Key Output BNC connector SD SDI Key signal output e Composite Preview Output BNC connector Preview signal output ert eA Sos C s Sut LA Composite poesie C 1I o Stream ALPHA WIND SDI Il e CVBS Reference SD SDI I
20. addition the card features analog and digital mixing of pass through and played back audio streams and provides audio bypass mode at computer power cutoff Specifications e 24 bit audio codec UDA1380 e 48kHz sampling frequency e Audio in signal noise ratio 100 dB e Audio in channel decompression 97 dB e Audio out signal noise ratio 68 dB e Audio out channel decompression 90 dB Stream ALPHA SDI graphics overlay card Stream Alpha SDI is a multifunctional graphics overlay PCl card It can be used to create on air graphic design systems CG systems and broadcast video servers Stream Alpha SDI is designed to work with 8 and 10 bit serial component SDI signals in accordance with CCIR656 and SMPTE259m standards SDI embedded audio is supported Automatic activation of video signal relay bypass mode upon computer power loss Synchronization from input SDI signal or analog Black burst Composite signal The card has analog inputs and outputs YUV RGB and Composite and allows you to convert between analog and digital SDI video format The graphics on the analog output of the card is formed simultaneously with the SDI signal Analog and digital key signal alpha channel output is provided for use with external mixer that has a DSK Down Stream Key input When SDI signal passes through the card all the embedded information is kept unchanged audio can be either kept or changed depending on the situation Error
21. alog synchronization signal to the video card CVBS Reference input You can use synchronization from SD SDI Input In addition the card has a pass through mode with SDI signal and an analog Preview signal on the SDI output Selecting the necessary option is performed by switching the jumpers The card can work with audio embedded in the input SDI signal and form it on SDI output D Connect the source and the audio signal receiver for work with TELE Regular computer sound cards do not provide a pass through channel mode when the computer power is turned off without loading the appropriate drivers in the operating system If necessary you can use an external audio bypass block or a special Stream Audio card for Stream Alpha Plus PCI E video card see above In the course of its operation TELE can automatically send the input channel on the output or turn on the audio output from your computer After exiting the system the sound from the computer is turned off the pass through channel is left ATTENTION The computer and video equipment should be powered from a single power source The computer must be grounded If a spare ground cable is available in your power mains you should use it otherwise the grounding cable can be laid out from the power distribution board use qualified personnel services to do this The quality of the grounding will determine the safety of your equipment and image quality To minimize the interferenc
22. ast design tasks The software has inherent growth potential and extended functionality through software updates and computer upgrades In regards to the design possibilities the only limit is the artist s imagination Various fonts three dimensional shadows semi transparent masks textures complex multi layered compositions animations and much more is at your disposal High quality and simplicity of character generation e Using all available Windows TrueType fonts Supports characters of any language Unicode e Characters and tickers with complex 3D shadows borders contours and outlines e Fonts with random direction gradients textures including images in JPEG BMP and TGA 32 bit formats e Broadcast quality rasterization provided by anti aliasing USER MANUAL www stream labs com e Elimination of interlace flicker by flicker filter e Inserting images and logos as symbols into crawl text e Using 16 7 million colors and 256 transparency levels to color any element on the page The principles of text and graphic editors are used to format a frame You choose a piece of text up to the individual character and you can change all of its attributes font size color transparency etc A set of attributes can be saved as a style When you compose a frame you are not limited to the number of layers with text and graphics Usability and efficiency From a user perspective the program looks like a multi window text edit
23. bed Audio X 0 Horizontal shift of the image recorded in the card buffer together with the key signal relative to the input sync signal in increments of 1 pixel or 0 037 microseconds At 260 value a conformity in input and output SDI Fill synchronization is achieved Adjusting this parameter may be required if your mixer does not have a separate sync output signal or delay line on DSK input Y 0 38 USER MANUAL www stream labs com Phase 0 Not used Key Skew 0 SDI Key output signal delay relative to SDI Fill image signal in increments of 1 pixel or 0 037 microseconds At 58 value a conformity in SDI output signals is achieved ADEL mode checkbox must be unchecked Chroma This button calls the Chroma key configuration window in Alpha Pro application This mode can be used with the SDI input signal ADEL mode When you work with modern mixers this option should be unchecked Previously it was marked by default resulting in a shift of SDI Key sync relative to the SDI Fill image signal in 4 852 microseconds However it is possible to shift the alpha channel values in SDI Key signal so that they match well with the graphics in the SDI Fill by using Key Skew although the synchronization of these signals is different Graphics Only This box is checked to turn off the graphics overlay mode over the SDI input signal which is used in this case only for the card synchronization In other card input modes
24. bsequent coding Boked a on the output mode is enabled Input Only in this mode you can change PaL I Svideo VTA signal the output format and standard of gus input video signal and implement a mt z m S video mix of SECAM input video signal v YUV output with the image stored in the card No sync on Y Green Key Filter 1 buffer However in this mode there is a delay in signal when it passes through the card not more than 25 overlay microseconds besides all the additional service information from Digital conversion Chroma the vertical drive pulse teletext i EN time code etc is not transferred to the output No sync on alpha Key Filter 2 If the box is not checked analog mixing of the incoming video signal with the image recorded in the card buffer is performed In this mode the standard format and quality of input video signal does not change at the output additional service information in the vertical drive pulse remains Pass Through A checked box means that the pass through video signal mode is enabled Composite and S Video inputs are connected directly to the corresponding outputs The card stays in this mode before the Alpha Pro program loads Enable PLL A checked box means that the phase locked loop is enabled on the video decoder If there is no input video signal on the card the box should be checked e If input video signal is present or if there is a s
25. control in incoming SDI signals with check total count according to EDH method EDH packets on the output are formed anew in accordance with SMPTE165 standard Specifications www stream labs com Size 188x126 mm Bus PCI 32bit 33 MHz Inputs Composite PAL SECAM NTSC Component YUV SD SDI SMPTE 259M and ITU R BT 601 PAL NTSC Outputs Composite PAL SECAM NTSC Component YUV SD SDI SMPTE 259M and ITU R BT 601 PAL NTSC Analog linear key DSK signal alpha channel output BNC Digital linear key DSK signal alpha channel output BNC Relay Bypass in case of power failure SD SDI with embedded audio Alpha channel 256 degrees of transparency Alpha channel delay adjustment From 127 to 127 1 pixel each Adjustment of graphics position relative to sync signal Within the limits of entire active line with an accuracy to one pixel Stream WIND SDI graphics output card Stream Wind SDI HD is a graphics output PCl card It can be used as a basis for creation of on air graphic design systems CG systems and 4 broadcasting video servers E rz os The card is designed to output D computer graphics and audio to a mixer or recording device which has SD SDI input according to SMPTE259M standard SDI embedded audio is supported The card features a digital key signal alpha channel output Key signal delay relative to output graphics has a software controlled wide adjust
26. d switches ITM TELEVIEW KRAMER through TELE TELE Info TELE IP software Through the mixer connection For use with an external mixer with DSK Down Stream Key input all Stream ALPHA cards feature an output for the key signal generated by the card and an option to deactivate the mixing of graphics with the pass through video signal inside the card via alpha channel The card 29 USER MANUAL www stream labs com configuration program allows to specify both positive and negative delay for the displayed graphics and key signal in relation to the input synchronization This feature allows you to use your video card in this mode to work with mixers that do not have their own delay line on DSK input Mixer N21 Video input signal Ne1 Video output signal Ne1 Video input signal Ne2 Video input signal Ne3 Stream ALPHA board Reference with CG and on air playback amp TV automation software Video Preview Le CG System LAN A RS 232 USB 4 Control Connecting the system through the mixer to multiple channels In this mode one system in a regional station services several channels retransmitted according to t
27. e it is recommended to connect the cases of the computer and the video equipment with one wire ATTENTION Do not switch the connection cables while the computer or video equipment is operating This will damage the video system computer and video equipment Prior to any switching operation all equipment must be de energized by disconnecting the power cables the connection of cases of the devices to earth and to each other should be left intact E Turn on the computer and follow the manual located on the CD ROM to install the electronic protection key drivers and then the software itself The same manual describes the settings for your video card 32 USER MANUAL www stream labs com Adjusting the settings for Stream Alpha series video cards in Alpha Pro TELE applications This section describes the parameters and configuration options for the Stream Alpha series cards hereinafter card The configuration is performed in the Alpha Pro dialog window which is called by pressing the Video Hardware Options menu After the parameter name its default value upon the program installation is specified in square brackets for example 0 PAL etc means that the corresponding box is not checked Stream Alpha Plus PCI E Digital conversion x p A checked box signifies that the S rd gt P Ame input video signal decoding digital oH mixing with the image stored in the a l card buffer and su
28. e System Cooler for PC device and installing it close to the video card chips T B Close the computer USB electronic security key should be inserted in the computer only after its drivers are installed C Connect the input and output on the card to the corresponding video equipment outputs and inputs in the studio Additional comments e Stream Alpha Plus PCI E When using a VCR as a video source use a VCR with Time Base Corrector When using a household VCR the quality of the output signal cannot be guaranteed If you use both S Video and Composite signals we recommend using S Video signal as it provides significantly better image quality e Stream Alpha SDI When working with this card it is mandatory to provide a video signal on one of the inputs SDI YUV Composite or a sync signal When you use this card in the overlay over the pass through signal mode the same mixing result will be displayed on all video outputs SDI YUV and Composite 31 USER MANUAL www stream labs com When working with an external mixer it is still necessary to connect the sync signal to on of the video card inputs e Stream WIND SDI can operate with or without external synchronization input signal To ensure the Genlock mode provide an analog synchronization signal to the video card Reference input e Stream WIND SDI Il can operate with or without external synchronization input signal To ensure the Genlock mode provide an an
29. erence input signal It is used only when working with an external mixer Y 0 Not used 36 USER MANUAL www stream labs com Phase 0 Not used Key Skew 0 Adjustable key signal delay relative to the output graphics signal up to 127 points Works with internal mixing and with external mixer Stream WIND SDI PAL Ix Select the input and output video x zs standards from the list 7 e Reference and Composite i a Close Preview PAL or NTSC Phase fo Hj e SD SDI Fill and SD SDI Key ey Skew zo d _ S SDI 625 50 or SDI 525 60 ee respectively Lo C Internal f Select the card synchronization PAL d a i mode from the list Analog l Cora e Internal input sync signalis gesssw y Phase 0 B nae absent or ignored by the card ae a E 70 S d Analog CVBS Reference SDI no the card cannot use SDI signal for synchronization ADEL mode Soft Audio Graphics Only v Embed Audio X 0 Horizontal shift of the image recorded in the card buffer together with the key signal relative to the input sync signal in increments of 1 pixel or 0 037 microseconds The range of allowed values begins at 265 and at this value it reaches the minimal variance of the synchronization signal and output SDI Fill approximately 4 333 microseconds Adjusting this parameter may be required if your mixer does not have a separate sync output signal or delay line on
30. fe p i CAUTE Audio In Out sani Audio BYPASS gt e F Sound Card In Tall gt j S Ca T m ound Card Ep Sound Card Out Creative Audigy um Stream Audio extension sound card Audio output balanced analog TRS 1 4 balanced stereo out Audio input balanced analog TRS 1 4 balanced stereo in Line In Stereo Phonejack Stereo Line in Line Out Stereo Phonejack Stereo Line out Connector 2x8 pin which is connected by cable to a similar connector on video card Stream Alpha Plus PCI E Power connector Molex 4 pin which is connected by cable to corresponding connector of PC s power supply Sensitivity jumpers Jp1 Jp2 middle amp left 200mB middle amp right 0 775B Input impedance of balanced input jumpers Jp3 Jp4 middle amp left 18 kOm middle and right 600 Om Sensitivity on asymmetric output 3 5 mm jumpers Jp5 Jp6 middle amp left 200mB middle amp right 0 775 B NOTE Hook up head phones only when jumpers Jp5 and Jp6 are in middle amp left 25 USER MANUAL www stream labs com position Audio input balanced analog Audio input balanced analog Line In Stereo Td Line Out Stereo veal I Audio output balanced analog Audio output balanced analog Stream ALPHA SDI The card has three BNC connectors one RCA connector and one D SUB 15 pin connector which can be connected to a special
31. he schedule Practically always the retransmitted channels are not synchronized with each other so it is necessary to use a synchronizing mixer or a switchboard The sync signal is constantly fed to the system input and the output Fill and Key signals are sent to the DSK mixer input This control line from the system to the mixer allows you to output the graphics at the right time in accordance with the schedule Connecting the systems into a network allows you to organize a remote operator interaction with them to display all incoming information on the fly and to manage centralized information output from several systems by using an integrated program Additional devices can be connected to the systems through COM and USB ports 30 USER MANUAL www stream labs com Installation and connection A Open the computer and install the video card into any available slot Be careful when inserting the card Keep your fingers around the perimeter of the card avoid touching the voltage regulators and other elements installed on the card so as not to damage them e We do not recommend installing the video card into a slot next to the video adapter which usually gets very hot The overheating of Stream ALPHA card may lead to the deviation of some of the card s parameters from the values specified by the manufacturer e f you re installing the Stream ALPHA card into a case which is not provided with additional cooling we recommend using th
32. hort term loss of the input video signal it is not necessary to mark the checkbox X 0 33 USER MANUAL www stream labs com In analog mixing mode a horizontal shift of the image recorded in the card buffer together with the key signal relative to the input signal or sync signal in increments of 75 pixel The range of allowed values is from 229 to 790 When selecting the parameter value set it approximately at first and then changing by 1 set it precisely The direction of variation increase or decrease may vary and it depends on the particular sync signal Adjusting this parameter may be required if your mixer does not have a separate sync output signal or delay line on DSK input Y 0 Not used Phase 0 In analog mixing mode phase shift of color subcarrier frequency in the range from 360 to 360 degrees the value of 255 to 255 respectively Adjusting this parameter may be required when using the mixer composite DSK input if there is distortion or absence of color on the card output Recommended value for PAL is 0 for NTSC 15 Key Skew 0 Output key signal delay relative to the image signal recorded in the card buffer from 72 to 181 in increments of 75 pixel Adjusting this parameter may be required at internal mixing of the input video signal and image recorded in the card buffer and when working with an external mixer Recommended value for analog mix
33. ing is 2 for digital 6 Input input video signal parameters PAL Choose the standard of input video signal from the list PAL SECAM or NTSC S Video When the checkbox is marked connect S Video input signal to the card when the box is unchecked connect composite signal VTR signal Not used Output output video signal parameters PAL Select the standard of output video signal from the list PAL SECAM or NTSC In analog mixing mode this parameter can not be changed the output video signal standard remains the same as the input In digital mode you can select between PAL and SECAM input signal standards S Video The marked box indicates that S Video video output format is generated the unchecked box indicates that Composite video output format is generated In analog mixing mode this option can not be changed the output video format 34 USER MANUAL www stream labs com is the same as that of the input In digital mixing mode the input format can be changed from Composite to S Video and vice versa YUV Output v The marked box indicates that YUV video signal is present on RGB YUV Key output if the box is not checked RGB is present on RGB YUV Key output No sync on Y Green If the box is not checked an additional sync signal is embedded in the luminance signal Y or Green The marked box indicates that the luminance signal is issued without synchronization signals
34. ment range The card operates in external sync mode using the input analog video signal When external synchronization is absent internal sync generator is used EDH packets on the output are formed anew in accordance with SMPTE165 standard Specifications 131x95 mm Size USER MANUAL www stream labs com Bus PCI 32bit 33 66 MHz Inputs Analog external synchronization input genlock Blackburst BNC Outputs Composite PAL SECAM NTSC SD SDI SMPTE 259M and ITU R BT 601 with embedded audio PAL NTSC Digital linear key DSK signal alpha channel output BNC Alpha channel 256 degrees of transparency Alpha channel delay adjustment From 127 to 127 1 pixel each Adjustment of graphics position relative Within the limits of entire active line to sync signal with an accuracy to one pixel Stream WIND SDI Il graphics overlay card Stream WIND SDI Il is a PCI Express 1x graphics output card It can be used as a basis for creation of on air graphic design systems CG systems and broadcasting video servers Stream WIND SDI Il is designed to work with 8 and _ 10 bit serial component SDI signals in accordance with CCIR656 and SMPTE259m standards SDI embedden audio is supported Automatic activation of video signal relay bypass mode upon computer power loss Synchronization from input SDI signal or analog Black burst Composite signal When external synchronization is absent
35. nd IBP The system also provides real time output of video compressed into a variety of formats such as MPEG 1 4 QuickTime Windows Media Indeo and Cinepak codecs etc Moreover the frequency does not necessarily have to be 25 frames per second and frame resolution in pixels does not have to match the size of the video card buffer up to full HD The system allows you to play DVD VOB files and transport streams You can play whole video files or parts of them e Combine the original video files of various formats to video blocks using the simplest means of editing trim straight splice as well as adjust some visual parameters of the video brightness contrast saturation etc e Create schedules in user friendly interface editor and overlay the foreground over clips or pass through video signal The foreground is a composition of an unlimited number of logo layers static or dynamic crawls analog and digital clocks temperature sensor etc All this can be 16 USER MANUAL www stream labs com scaled in real time with the picture in picture effect which allows you to organize a Bloomberg style information channel by using the TELE Info TELE IP module see below e Support characters of any language Unicode e During system installation the menu and program dialogs language selection Russian or English is performed automatically it can be changed later TELE package can be supplemented with modules that provide addi
36. nput BNC connector analog sync or SD SDI signal input e SD SDI Output BNC connector SD SDI signal output SMPTE 259M e SD SDI Key Output BNC connector SD SDI Key signal output e CVBS Reference CVBS Preview Output BNC connector analog sync input or Preview signal output e J8 CVBS Reference 2 pin connector for an alternative analog sync input 27 USER MANUAL www stream labs com CVBS Reference SD SDI Input SD SDI Output SD SDI Key Output CVBS Reference CVBS Preview Output OOOO Input output operating modes e The CVBS Reference SD SDI Input receives an SDI signal it is also the sync signal the remaining connectors are the corresponding outputs the middle and the right contacts are closed on J7 and J9 In this mode the card provides video relay bypass between SDI input and SDI Fill output e The CVBS Reference SD SDI Input receives analog sync the other connectors are the corresponding outputs the middle and left contacts are closed on J7 middle and right contacts are closed on J9 In this mode the video card works similarly to Stream WIND SDI e The CVBS Reference CVBS Preview Output receives analog sync the other connectors are the corresponding inputs outputs the middle and the right contacts are closed on J7 middle and left contacts are closed on J9 In this mode the video card can capture SDI signal from the SDI input 28 USER MANUAL www stream labs com
37. or which allows you to edit several scripts simultaneously and hold them ready for output Alpha classic Windows program interface shortcuts hotkeys etc and What You See Is What You Get WYSIWYG mode provide quick and easy mastering of its possibilities by the user e Immediate output of titles by using prepared scripts templates containing a graphic representation of the page where only a few fields have to be filled e Keeping ready several scripts at once quickly edit and air them e Editing certain scripts while the other scripts are being aired Wide range of linear effects The script is divided into pages the number of which is unlimited Each page has a visual effect assigned to it which determines its appearance movement and disappearance from the video screen Alpha Pro application supports and displays over 300 2 D effects smoothly and in sync with pass through signal fields e Vertical Roll text that runs vertically from bottom to top e Horizontal Crawl infinite page of arbitrary height and length moving horizontally from right to left e Reveal Reveal horizontal and vertical slide ins e Displaying animated and static logos e Fade In Fade Out Cross Fade smooth transition effects e Zoom scaling effect e About 300 types of Wipes with transition softness setting All effects can be displayed on full screen or within a specified rectangular area This allows you to limit the
38. our WatchDog USB timer device in the computers operating in automatic round the clock mode without constant operator supervision This device is designed for continuous control of system condition and inspection of its operability Its work principle is simple the system is periodically required to respond to sent enquiries confirming its operability If the system ceases to respond it is forced to reload Automatic restart is performed by generating a Reset pulse signal which is similar to the button on the case of a computer The device can be applied in any PC that demands increased fault tolerance and automatic operability restoration after software and hardware failures Features o Is installed in internal 9 pin USB controller connector on the motherboard o Hasits own USB connector and allows to install the application security dongle inside the computer system unit o High reliability o Simple hookup 11 USER MANUAL www stream labs com o API for software control o Programmable USB controller is used o Low energy consumption o Does not require a separate power supply o Small size Connect to Reset connector R on motherboard gt Connect to Reset button on computer case The standard software settings are extremely simple It comes bundled with API for software control which allows a i deeper integration of the device into Timeout 30000ms your system if necessary
39. pt TELE IP package Y This hardware installation and operation guide in printed form v Software on CD ROM with demonstration examples v USB electronic security key Attention In case of USB key loss or physical damage the client will be required to purchase a new key for the full price in order to continue operating the system Y Software User Manual supplied in hardcopy or on CD ROM in PDF format Depending on the specific video card model the package may include e Stream Alpha Plus PCI E optional 15 pin adapter 4xBNC for connection to an external mixer through DSK input YUV Alpha Key or RGB Alpha Key e Stream Alpha Plus PCI E optional Audio BYPASS card which enables disables bypass of audio channels simultaneously with a similar mode for pass through video signal e Stream Alpha Plus PCI E optional Stream Audio extension card with analog and digital mixing functions for the pass through and played back audio channels and audio bypass mode upon computer power cutoff 21 USER MANUAL www stream labs com e Stream Alpha SDI optional 15 pin adapter 7xBNC for connecting YUV ins outs and KEY signal alpha channel 22 USER MANUAL www stream labs com Assignment of card connectors Before installing and connecting Stream Alpha overlay cards please familiarize yourself with the location and assignment of the card connectors Stream ALPHA Plus PCI E e S Video Output miniDIN 4 connector
40. start your computer 35 USER MANUAL www stream labs com Stream ALPHA SDI Input Composite By default the card is configured M YUV Output x fo for input Composite signal Key output vo a Therefore if you apply SDI S OveBlek Phase o H Video or YUV signal on the card Pass Through Key Skew o F Grid Ix Apply e didi input you should select it in the list S Video input is not supported Input ightness jo at this time Also analog or SDI Contrast fo 44 input timing reference signal is Input Saturation 4 required Output E WE Brightness Contrast Saturation or Hue 0 When using Composite S Video or YUV input signal you can specify its digitization parameters YUV Output v This option enables the YUV format output mode on the 15 pin connector When disabled Y contact outputs Composite signal Key output When connecting Stream Alpha SDI card to a mixer for external mixing this box must be checked Over Black When connecting Stream Alpha SDI card to the mixer Key output box you can in addition enable the mixing of computer graphics with pass through black video signal Pass Through When this mode is enabled SDI output only is connected to the corresponding input through the relay contacts the 75 Ohm load on the card is disabled X 0 Horizontal shift up to 1 727 points of the output and key signal relative to the ref
41. t DATE 460 128 250 280 Infa amp B logo EnableRotation 0 logo W SAMPLES TELEST able ab tga TransitionLen 0 Transition oftness 0 450 012 250 074 InfoEuroTitle logo EnableRotation 0 logo W SAMPLESSTELE InfoEuroTitle tga TransitionLen 0 TransitionS oftness 0 TELE Info module allows to e Design the programs in this style filling round the clock broadcast with advertising and informational messages the rotation mechanism will simplify the playlist compilation by rotating the data displayed in the design elements For example you can organize a personal music channel as a fully automated clip rotation with titles song name artist etc e Scale video clips showing them in one or two windows surrounded by a variety of graphic elements logos crawls temperature pressure humidity sensor readings currency rates etc The information in the crawls is displayed on the fly which allows visualizing real time data or for example setting up an SMS chat support The crawl can run directly over the video played by the system e Runa DV recorder and get video signal through FireWire interface or another digital source Embed this signal on the fly without using a mixer or preliminary recording in the computer e Display a rectangular area of Windows Desktop on the TV screen in real time while performing scaling color correction and smoothing fine horizontal lines Anti Flicker e n addition an open API SDK available
42. t intact When the switching is performed incorrectly input and or output stages on cards devices fail The warranty does not extend to such malfunction Copyright Hardware and software components included in Stream Alpha card package may not be copied or transferred in any form without prior coordination with Stream Labs Contact information Russia 127273 Moscow Berezovaya Alleya 5A bldg 5 Tel 495 739 82 42 multichannel E mail info stream labs com Skype streamlabs911 or streamlabs support Web http www stream labs com USER MANUAL www stream labs com Contents Professional TV character generation and broadcast automation is our 5 specialty System components Hardware 6 Stream ALPHA Plus PCI E graphics overlay card 6 Stream ALPHA SDI graphics overlay card 8 Stream WIND SDI graphics output card 9 Stream WIND SDI Il graphics overlay card 10 WatchDog USB timer 11 System components Software 13 Alpha Pro 2 0 character generation software 13 TELE 2 2 on air automation and information graphic broadcast 15 design software DvDelay software module 17 Detect software module 17 Thermo software module 17 TELE Info software module 18 TELE info IP 20 SMS Terminal software module 20 Package contents 21 Assignment of card connectors 23 Stream ALPHA Plus PCI E 23 Audio BYPASS expansion module for Stream ALPHA Plus 25 PCI E card Stream Audio extension sound card 25 Stream ALPHA SDI 26 Stream WIND SDI 27 Stream WIND SDI
43. tation is recommended for television companies that insert regional advertising and programs into their broadcast network lineup In regards to the design possibilities the only limit is the artist s imagination Various fonts three dimensional shadows semi transparent masks textures complex multi layered compositions animations and much more is at your disposal Moreover in contrast to character generators included into the non linear editing equipment the Stream ALPHA and WIND SDI based systems do not require the digital video disk processing with deteriorated quality due to the compression disk space consumption and significant time costs required for caption processing Our software developers have taken into account the current needs of a considerable number of TV studios across Russia and abroad Presently we are able to meet virtually any challenges from crawl output to interactive program creation live polls automated output of blocks of news commercials etc USER MANUAL www stream labs com System components Hardware Stream ALPHA Plus PCI E graphics overlay card Stream Alpha Plus PCI E can be used to create on air graphic design systems CG systems and broadcast video servers Stream Alpha Plus PCI E is designed to work with Composite or S Video signal of PAL SECAM NTSC standards Automatic activation of video signal relay bypass mode upon computer power loss YUV component and key alpha channel
44. tional functions DvDelay software module The program which is part of default installation of TELE TELE Info TELE IP features reception of digital stream from capture devices installed or connected to PC delay of the stream for designated period of time and then outputting it into TELE TELE Info TELE IP replacing the incoming stream In addition delayed stream can be used as an entry in a scheduler or as a source for foreground compositions in Overlay windows see below Constant delay of video and audio streams could be set and also RAID array can be used for recording in order to avoid premature wear of hard drives Detect software module The program which is part of default installation of TELE TELE Info TELE IP automatically detects the beginning and the end of the regional advertising window by a musical signature transmitted in the audio channel of the central television channel The program works together with the schedule forcing TELE TELE Info to start the output of selected video blocks depending on current system time or to stop the output In addition the program can perform similar actions by accepting GPl signals through the computer game port Thermo software module Program stands for transfer data with values of temperature from meteorological sensor TUNDRA or data with values of temperature pressure and humidity from meteorological station manufactured by us USER MANUAL www stream labs com T
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