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SFS-8622-A User Manual

1. Impedance 750hm gt 15dB to 1 5GHz gt 10dB to 3 00GHz SD lt 300m 1000ft HD lt 100m 300ft 3G lt 60m 200ft Return Loss Equalization Belden 1694A cable Connector Type BNC SDI Outputs Table 7 2 SDI Outputs Technical Specifications Parameter Specification Number of Outputs 2 SDI Data Rates and SMPTE Standards Accommodated SMPTE 292M SMPTE 259M SMPTE 424M Impedance 750hm gt 15dB to 1 5GHz gt 10dB to 3GHz Return Loss Signal Level 800mV 10 DC Offset lt 50mV SD 600ps typical Rise and Fall Time 20 80 HD 120ps typical 3G 130ps typical Overshoot lt 10 Connector Type BNC 7 2 Specifications SFS 8622 A User Manual Iss 01 AES Inputs Table 7 3 AES Inputs Technical Specifications Parameter Specification Standards Accommodated AES 3id 2001 Impedance 750hm Minimum Input 50mV p p Maximum Input 2 5V p p 48kHz 1 5V p p 96kHz Minimum Audio Delay SRC on 1 35mS SRC off 0 37mS Sampling Rate 48kHz compliant with AES 3id or any rate from 32kHz to 96kHz with SRC on Equalization Connector Type AES Outputs up to 800m 2 400ft 48kHz up to 500m 1 500ft 96kHz BNC Table 7 4 AES Outputs Technical Specifications Parameter Specification Standards Accommodated AES 3id 2001 Impedance 750hm Output Level 1V p p Sampling Rate 4
2. Cleared The audio signal is not inverted Selected Both channels will carry the average of the two input channels A B 2 Cleared Disables this feature Channel Reset Resets the parameters for the selected input to the default values AES Page a The default value is 0 SFS 8622 A User Manual Iss 01 Reset Resets the indicated input parameters to the default values DashBoard Menus 6 13 Alarm Enables Tab Table 6 13 summarizes the Alarm Enables options available in DashBoard Menu Title Video Input amp Reference Alarm Hardware Embedded Input Audio Group AES Inputs AES Table 6 13 Alarms Menu Items No Input Parameters Selected Description SDI Status field reports a loss of input Cleared Disables the alarm Invalid Input Selected Input Format field reports when the input video is a format that is not accepted Cleared Disables the alarm Incompatible Input Selected Input Format field reports when the frame rate is not the same as the selected reference input Cleared Disables the alarm Unlocked Input Selected SDI Status field reports if the input become unlocked This alarm can be caused due to a change of reference or video format Cleared Disables the alarm No Reference Incompat Rear Module Selected Reference Status field reports a loss of input conditions w
3. This section briefly summarizes how to configure the options in the AES Outputs tab when the AES I O Config is set to 0 in 6 out or 3 in 3 out Ifthe AES I O Config is set to 0 in 6 out there are two sub tabs displayed at the bottom of the AES Outputs tab The first tab enables you to configure AES 1 3 while the second tab enables you to configure AES 4 6 Ifthe AES I O Config is set to 3 in 3 out there are no sub tabs located at the bottom of the AES Outputs tab The embedded audio output Proc Amp adjustments are applied in the following order 1 Delay This option enables you to adjust the delay of the audio channel If you have enabled the Delay Lock feature changing the delay value for one channel automatically changes the value for the other channel 2 Gain This option provides a 20dB gain range in 1dB increments If you have enabled the Gain Lock feature changing the gain value for one channel automatically changes the value for the other channel 3 Invert This option enables you to invert the polarity of the audio signal for the selected channel 4 Sum This option enables both channels to carry the average of the two selected input channels A B 2 To configure the AES outputs 1 From the Device View select the AES Outputs tab Setup Proc Amp VANC Processing Input Status Embedded Outputs AES Inputs Refresh Upload Reboot AES Outputs Tab AES IO Config is set to 3 in 3 out
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5. 01 DashBoard Menus 6 7 Proc Amp Tab Table 6 10 summarizes the Proc Amps options available in DashBoard Table 6 6 Proc Amps Menu Items Menu Title Parameters Description Enables the Proc Amp using the displayed ROSES settings for the selected output Enable The Proc Amp color correction is not Cleared applied to the selected output Note that the Proc Amp controls are not applied when the output is Test Pattern Video Gain 0 to 200 Adjusts the output video gain level Adjusts the card output chroma gain Choma sane 0 to 200 percentage C and C simultaneously CB Gain 0 to 200 Adjusts the output C gain Black Offset IRE 8 to 100 Adjusts the output black level of the card Resets all Proc Amp controls to the Ere SP Bese factory default values a The default value is 100 b The default value is 0 6 8 DashBoard Menus SFS 8622 A User Manual Iss 01 VANC Processing Tab Table 6 7 summarizes the VANC Processing options available in DashBoard Note Use the 1080i sub tab when using an 1080pSF input signal Table 6 7 VANC Processing Menu Items Menu Title Parameters Description Indicates the specific line the VANC components will be deleted from VANC components are passed unmodified 480 576 1080i to the card output Field VANC components are deleted from the card output Indicates the specific line the VANC components will be deleted
6. 2 Use the associated Ch Source menu to specify the channel source of an AES output To set the gain for a channel of an AES output use the associated Ch Gain slider to select a value between 20dB and 20dB 4 To set the delay for a channel of an AES output use the associated Ch Delay slider to select a value between Oms and 500ms 5 To invert a channel of an AES output select the associated Ch Invert box SFS 8622 A User Manual Iss 01 Audio Setup 4 5 6 To sum the input A B 2 of the AES output select the Sum box 7 Repeat steps 2 6 for each AES output you wish to configure 4 6 Audio Setup SFS 8622 A User Manual Iss 01 Embedded Outputs Your card also includes options for configuring how audio is embedded for SDI video outputs For More Information on e the embedded audio menus and parameters available in the Setup tab refer to the section Setup Tab on page 6 5 the menus and parameters available in the Embedded Outputs tab refer to the section Embedded Outputs Tab on page 6 11 Setting up Embedded Outputs Before proceeding you will need to configure some of the embedded audio options in the Setup tab To set up the embedded audio for an output source 1 From the Device View select the Setup tab Proc Amp VANC Processing Input Status Embedded Outputs AES Inputs Alarm Enables A E 3 el i il E HE Setup Tab 2 Inthe Embedded Audio Setup area select the Enable
7. All other Status Bytes are marked as Unreliable Calculated CRC The card replaces Channel Status Bytes according to Table 7 6 or passes Status Bytes through from input to output The following conditions must be met for Status Bytes to pass AES inputs must be 48kHz synchronous e SRC is set to OFF e Data Word Length in the Channel Status Bytes must match what is embedded 7 4 Specifications SFS 8622 A User Manual Iss 01 Service Information In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections Troubleshooting Checklist Warranty and Repair Policy SFS 8622 A User Manual Iss 01 Service Information 8 1 Troubleshooting Checklist Routine maintenance to this openGear product is not required In the event of problems with your card the following basic troubleshooting checklist may help identify the source of the problem If the frame still does not appear to be working properly after checking all possible causes please contact your openGear products distributor or the Technical Support department at the numbers listed under the Contact Us section 1 Visual Review Performing a quick visual check may reveal many problems such as connectors not properly seated or loose cables Check the card the frame and any associated peripheral equipment for signs of trouble Power Check Inspect the power indicator LED on the distribution frame front panel for the presence of power If the power LED
8. Chapter This chapter provides a general overview of the options in DashBoard for configuring the audio features of your card The following topics are discussed e Selecting an AES Configuration Configuring the AES Inputs e Configuring the AES Outputs Embedded Outputs Embedding PCM and Non PCM Signals SFS 8622 A User Manual Iss 01 Audio Setup 4 1 Selecting an AES Configuration Each card enables you to configure the six AES inputs outputs in one of the following configurations 6 inputs 3 inputs plus 3 outputs or 6 outputs Note The card will detect and indicate async for any audio input that is an asynchronous audio input or has a sample rate other than 48kHz For More Information on the menus and parameters available in the Setup tab refer to the section Setup Tab on page 6 5 alarm options for AES sources refer to the section Alarm Enables Tab on page 6 14 To specify the AES configuration 1 From the Device View select the Setup tab VANC Processing Input Status Embedded Outputs AES In Setup Tab 2 Specify the configuration for your card by selecting an option from the AES I O Config menu Note Changing the AES I O Config setting may default some audio source settings if they become invalid 3 Ifyou have selected a configuration with inputs 6 in 0 out or 3 in 3 out proceed to the section Configuring the AES Inputs on page 4 4 4 If you have selec
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11. You Begin 3 2 Video Setup Each card provides a valid video output frame with formatted TRS codes In certain conditions however the video output of the card will have to be re synchronized and while doing so the card will not be able to maintain a valid output The following conditions will force a re sync of the video output of the card Reference loss and reference re acquired To provide a stable output the card must have a stable reference Changes in the vertical V or horizontal H delay parameters A parameter change will force the SFS output to reset and restart the video output with the specified V H offset Note that changing the number of frames F of delay will not reset the output as long as the V H parameters are constant e Video input format change The card will auto detect the video input format and if it is recognized as one of its supported formats it will set its output to match it While doing so the output will be reset and re started When the video input signal is locked to the selected external reference the card will operate in Frame Delay mode In this mode of operation card will not be adding or dropping any frames It is Important to understand that when the card is using the digital reference extracted from the SDI video input the SDI video input signal must be stable at all times Any glitches on this signal will likely cause the card video output to stop and restart basically re
12. box for the group s to embed in the video output 3 Use the SD Audio menu to specify the type of SD audio to embed Refer to Table 6 4 on page 6 5 for a list of options 4 Use the De EMB SRC menu to apply the Sample Rate Converter on all de embedded audio groups from the input video source Refer to the section Embedding PCM and Non PCM Signals on page 4 10 for details Note When the De EMB SRC is enabled the Word Length status field always reports that the audio word length is 24bit 5 Use the Silence Threshold slider to specify a threshold value for silence Audio with an amplitude dBFS equal to or below this value will be considered silent SFS 8622 A User Manual Iss 01 Audio Setup 4 7 6 Use the Silence Timeout slider to define how long in seconds that audio is silent before an alarm is raised in the Audio Status field of the Signal tab Configuring the Embedded Output Groups 4 8 Audio Setup This section briefly outlines how to configure the options in the Embedded Output tab Refer to Table 6 10 on page 6 11 for details on the options in this tab The embedded audio output Proc Amp adjustments are applied in the following order 1 Delay This option enables you to adjust the delay of the audio channel If you have enabled the Delay Lock feature changing the delay value for one channel automatically changes the value for the other channel Gain This option provides a 20dB gain ra
13. from VANC components are passed unmodified 720p 1080p to the card output VANC components are deleted from the card output All VANC components are passed unmodified to the card output All Lines All VANC components are deleted from the card output Strip a The range is dependent on the format SFS 8622 A User Manual Iss 01 DashBoard Menus 6 9 Input Status Tab This section summarizes the sub tabs available in the Input Status tab Menu Title Embedded Audio Group Menu Title Video Input amp Embed Tab Table 6 8 summarizes the read only information displayed in the Video Input amp Embed sub tab Table 6 8 Video Input amp Embed Menu Items Input Format read only Parameters Description Format of the video input Input Errors read only Displays the count of the CRC errors on the video input This 14bit counter is reset on loss of video or when the Reset button is selected The counter is non latching and rolls over from maximum count to zero e SD formats displays both active picture and full frame errors HD 3G formats displays the total count of errors Error Count Channel read only PCM No Input PCM Silent Non PCM Async Mixed Resets the CRC Errors field Status of each group and channel of embedded audio Word Length read only Audio Tab bit Word length of the audio in number of bit
14. passed through 1 2 Introduction SFS 8622 A User Manual Iss 01 e Automatic audio delay to match video delay in addition to up to 1 second of user adjusted audio delay e Reports status and configuration remotely via the DashBoard Control System SNMP support available e Fits openGear frames e 5 year transferable warranty SFS 8622 A User Manual Iss 01 Introduction 1 3 Functional Block Diagrams This section provides functional block diagrams that outline the work flow of the SFS 8622 A FRAME AS SDI VIDEO spl OUT 1 BNC 2 TRANSMITTER SbiMIbEO Si SDI OUT 2 BNC 3 VIDEO IN BNC 1 RECEIVER 16 CHANNEL DMX M WITH SRC CHANNELS E 1 AES INPUTS AUDIO PROC 1 gt SAMPLE RATE CONVERTER ONE Up to 12 12 CHANNELS Har ieLo GENERATOR Figure 1 1 SFS 8622 A Six Unbalanced AES Inputs FRAME ee SDI VIDEO ours Nc 2 SDI VIDEO OUT 2 BNC 3 SDI VIDEO IN BNC 1 se 16 CHANNEL ica DMX WITH SRC AES OUTPUTS AUDIC dei CHANNELS H Up to 16 e TONE CHANNELS GENERATOR A 0 O Figure 1 2 SFS 8622 A Six Unbalanced AES Outputs FRAME RERIN SDI VIDEO OUT 1 BNC 2 SDI VIDEO SDi A OUT 2 BNC 3 VIDEO IN BNG RECEIVER 16 CHANNEL DMX WITH SRC AES INPUTS ame AUDIO PROC amp Up to6 CHANNELS 16 CHANNELS 1 1 1 Up to 6 i i 1 1 CHANNELS Le a a Figure 1 3 SFS 8622 A Three Unbalanced AES Inputs Three Unbalanced AES Outputs 1 4 Introdu
15. syncing the video output to the digital reference Therefore in practical applications it will not be possible to switch the SDI video input from an upstream router without re syncing the card video output For this reason it 1s strongly recommended not to use the SDI input as the reference and to select instead one of the analog references If the SDI video input signal happens to be locked to the selected analog reference the card will be effectively operating in frame delay mode as no frames drop repeat will be occurring SFS 8622 A User Manual Iss 01 Selecting a Reference Source The openGear frames support a distributed frame reference allowing incoming reference signals to feed timing information to all cards in that frame Thus a single signal can be used for multiple cards Alternatively each card accepts a reference signal on the rear module to provide additional system timing flexibility Frame Rate Compatibility Refer to Table 3 1 for frame rate compatibility Note that 720p 1080i 60Hz and 1080p 60Hz are supported with 60Hz frame rate references Table 3 1 Output Reference Compatibility Reference Format Video Format 1080i 50Hz 1080p 23 98Hz 1080psf 23 98Hz 1080p 24Hz 1080psf 24Hz N I o ive o o N KR lt lt lt lt I lt fosoi 59 94Hz s lt f lt lt lt 720p 59 94Hz 5 Y Y Y Y Y 1080psf 23 98Hz 1080p 2
16. timing is always locked to the selected reference The card allows the user to set the relative position of the video output start of frame as an offset to the reference With the adjustable Vertical and Horizontal Delay settings you can set the relative offset anywhere in the reference frame timing in increments of 1 line for vertical timing and 1 pixel for horizontal timing 5 Delay F V H The value F represents the number of frame of delay that can be adjusted the value V the number of lines and the value H the number of pixels of delay The delay values can be adjust from 1 default to a maximum limit of 28 SFS 8622 A User Manual Iss 01 Introduction 1 5 User Interfaces Your card includes three control and monitoring interfaces DashBoard Control System The DashBoard Control System enables you to monitor and control openGear frames and cards from a computer DashBoard communicates with other cards in the frame through the Network Controller Card The DashBoard Control System software and manual are available for download from our website For More Information on e the menus in DashBoard refer to the chapter DashBoard Menus on page 6 1 using DashBoard refer to the DashBoard User Manual Card edge Monitoring The front edge of each card features LED indicators for the power and video reference input status For More Information on e the card edge monitoring features refer to the section Cont
17. where a downstream switcher needs to have clean switches between the output of a production switcher and some of the same input sources fed to the production switcher The card cannot completely correct badly missed switches signal drops or similar issues Note that the Input Timing field of the Signal tab reports the input video timing with respect to the selected analog reference signal This section summarizes how to select and apply a type of delay to the output To add a delay to the video output 1 From the Device View in DashBoard select the Setup tab Proc Amp VANC Processing Input Status Embedded Outputs AES Inputs Alarm Enables Input Format 75 SMPTE Bars Setup Tab 2 Use the Horizontal Delay field to specify the horizontal delay relative to the selected reference Adjustments are made in pixel increments 3 Use the Vertical Delay field to specify the vertical delay relative to the selected reference Adjustments are made in line increments 4 Use the Frame Delay field to specify the delay in number of frames Frame delay adjustments are made in full frame increments SFS 8622 A User Manual Iss 01 Video Setup 3 5 Adjusting with Video Proc Amps The output on the card has a Proc Amp that can adjust the black offset the video gain the C gain and the C gain This section briefly outlines how to adjust the options available in the Proc Amp tab For More Information on e the options in the Proc Am
18. 3 98Hz Selecting a Reference Source If the Reference source is set to Frame 1 or Frame 2 and if the reference present is valid the card is automatically set to Frame Sync mode If a valid reference is selected and then removed the card will remain in Frame Sync mode but will flywheel This means that the card will be dropping or repeating the display of some video input frames as necessary to keep the input to output delay within the specified range of F to F 1 frames delay The frame drop repeat occurs whenever the video input frame start point crosses over the video output frame start point The card has built in hysteresis to avoid visible artifacts if the input and output timing alignment oscillates around the drop repeat cross over point SFS 8622 A User Manual Iss 01 Video Setup 3 3 To select a reference source for the card 1 From the Device View in DashBoard select the Setup tab VANC Processing Input Status Embedded Outputs AES Inputs Alarm Enables Setup Tab 2 Select a reference input from the Reference Setup area Refer to Table 6 4 on page 6 5 for a list of options If you are using Frame 1 or Frame 2 as the reference the card input video frame rate must match the reference frame rate 3 4 Video Setup SFS 8622 A User Manual Iss 01 Adding a Delay The card is suited to solve system timing problems where the difference in delay is constant between two paths An example of this would be a situation
19. 8kHz Connector Type BNC Environmental and Power Consumption Table 7 5 Technical Specifications Specification Operating Range 5 C to 40 C ambient 12W Total Power Consumption SFS 8622 A User Manual Iss 01 Specifications 7 3 Channel Status Data Table Table 7 6 shows the channel status bit information that is used for all output audio Table 7 6 Channel Status Data Byte Bit Function Transmitted Professional or Consumer use of Channel Status Block Professional 1 Normal Audio or Non Audio Mode Normal Audio 0 Emphasis No Emphasis 100 Lock Indication Locked 0 Sampling Rate Channel Mode 48kHz 01 2 channel stereo 0001 User Bit Mode Auxiliary Bit Usage 192 bit 0001 20 bit audio sample Aux bits undefined 000 Sample Word Length 20 or 24 bits 101 Alignment Level Multi channel Modes Digital Audio Reference Signal Not Indicated 00 ndefined 0 Not a Reference 0 2 Reserved 0 3 6 Sampling Frequency Not Indicated 0000 7 5 0 7 6 9 ASCII Source ID Unused 0 10 13 Sampling Frequency Scaling Flag Reserved ASCII Destination ID No Scaling 0 Unused 0 Unused 0 14 17 Local Sample Address Unused 0 18 21 Time of Day Unused 0 22 0 7 23 0 7 C Data Reliability CRC Passing the Status Bytes Only the first 5 Status Bytes are marked as Reliable
20. CM Signals This section provides additional information on the Processing Amplifiers Proc Amps for the audio outputs on the card Embedding PCM Signals Each card can embed PCM audio from two sources the AES input or from the embedded audio of the source video Processing also includes embedding channel status data as per Table 7 6 Embedding Non PCM Signals You can configure the card to embed non PCM signals such as Dolby Digital and Dolby E using the options available in DashBoard However when embedding the non PCM signal the A and B channels of the input signal must be embedded on Channels and 2 or Channels 3 and 4 of a given group For example you would embed AES1A in Group1Chl and AES1B in Group1Ch2 4 10 Audio Setup To embed non PCM signals 1 o Ba E Display the Device View in DashBoard for the card you wish to configure Select the AES Inputs tab Set the Sample Rate Conversion to Off for the required AES or embedded source Select the Embedded Outputs tab In the Embedded Outputs tab select the sub tab for the output group that you wish to configure Clear the applicable Sum box to disable the channel summing Set the applicable Ch Gain to 0 Clear the applicable Ch Invert box to disable inverting on the channel Ensure that the Delay values of the channels match SFS 8622 A User Manual Iss 01 Card edge Monitoring In This Chapter This chapter provides a general overview of th
21. FS 8622 A is warranted to be free of any defect with respect to performance quality reliability and workmanship for a period of FIVE 5 years from the date of shipment from our factory In the event that your card proves to be defective in any way during this warranty period Ross Video Limited reserves the right to repair or replace this piece of equipment with a unit of equal or superior performance characteristics Should you find that this card has failed after your warranty period has expired we will repair your defective product should suitable replacement components be available You the owner will bear any labor and or part costs incurred in the repair or refurbishment of said equipment beyond the FIVE 5 year warranty period In no event shall Ross Video Limited be liable for direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages including loss of profits incurred by the use of this product Implied warranties are expressly limited to the duration of this warranty This User Manual provides all pertinent information for the safe installation and operation of your openGear Product Ross Video policy dictates that all repairs to the card are to be conducted only by an authorized Ross Video Limited factory representative Therefore any unauthorized attempt to repair this product by anyone other than an authorized Ross Video Limited factory representative will automatically void the warranty Please contact Ross Video Technical
22. Important Safety Instructions Caution This product is intended to be a component product of the DFR 8321 and OG3 FR series frame Refer to the DFR 8300 and OG3 FR Series Frame User Manual for important safety instructions regarding the proper installation and safe operation of the frame as well as its component products Warning Certain parts of this equipment namely the power supply area still present a safety hazard with the power switch in the OFF position To avoid electrical shock disconnect all A C power cords from the chassis rear appliance connectors before servicing this area Warning Service barriers within this product are intended to protect the operator and service personnel from hazardous voltages For continued safety replace all barriers after any servicing This product contains safety critical parts which if incorrectly replaced may present a risk of fire or electrical shock Components contained with the product s power supplies and power supply area are not intended to be customer serviced and should be returned to the factory for repair To reduce the risk of fire replacement fuses must be the same time and rating Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer EMC Notices United States of America FCC Part 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A Digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to p
23. ap AAA A E EEE 6 4 Product a A ee a aa 6 4 Setup Va A iii 6 5 Proc Amp A a ere de e e 6 8 WANG Processing Tai e 6 9 A r a E EE EE O EEE EO 6 10 Embedded Outputs A 6 11 AES Inputs TaDs caia E EEE asi 6 12 AES Outputs Tabs add ani s 6 13 Alarm Enables Tab A Deter eee on ee a 6 14 Specifications 7 Technical SpecificatlO Semi 7 2 DU ea 7 2 SOLO is so rod 7 2 AESSOQU DUES cocido ie NEE aia 7 3 Environmental and Power Consumption ccccescesseeseceeceeceeceseeeeeeeeeseeseeeeeeaes 7 3 Channel Status Data Table vii si 7 4 Passing the Status Bytes iii r oat eh beers 7 4 Service Information 8 Troubleshooting Checklist nrnna nea a e aai oi 8 2 Bootload Butt E E a aida 8 2 Warranty and Repair Policy sit e naaar a a E E EEE Ea niit 8 3 SFS 8622 A User Manual Iss 01 Introduction In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections e Overview e Functional Block Diagrams e Frame Synchronizer Overview User Interfaces Documentation Terms and Conventions A Word of Thanks Congratulations on choosing an openGear SFS 8622 A Single Channel Frame Synchronizer with Audio Processing Your card is part of a full line of products within the openGear Terminal Equipment family of products backed by Ross Video s experience in engineering and design expertise since 1974 You will be pleased at how easily your new card fits into your overall working environment Equally pleasing is the product quality
24. ardware Parem Supply Voltage Current mA Current consumption in milliamperes CPU Headroom Processing power available RAM Available On board processing memory available Uptime h Displays the number of hours since the last reboot of the card Configuration Bank Product Tab Storage count Table 6 3 summarizes the read only information displayed in the Product tab Tab Title Product Table 6 3 Product Tab Items Parameters SFS 8622 A Description Indicates the product name Supplier Board Rev Ross Video Ltd Indicates the board version of your card Rear Module Type of rear module in the slot Product Board S N HHH Indicates the serial number of your card Software Rev HH HH Indicates the software version Firmware Rev HHH Indicates the firmware version Daughter Card Type 6 4 DashBoard Menus This field is not implemented SFS 8622 A User Manual Iss 01 Setup Tab Menu Title Video Setup Loss of Video Input Setup Table 6 4 summarizes the Setup options available in DashBoard Table 6 4 Setup Menu Items Reference Parameters Description Assigns the external analog reference connected to REF 1 port on the openGear frame Frame 2 Assigns the external analog reference connected to REF 2 port on the openGear frame Video Reference is taken from the SDI IN video input on the rear module Horiz
25. ction SFS 8622 A User Manual Iss 01 Frame Synchronizer Overview Each card will typically be used in a broadcast studio for one or both of the following functions Frame delay for timing alignment Frame synchronizer for frame rate conversion Figure 1 4 illustrates the operation of your card Selected Reference Frame N 1 F Frame N 2 F Video Input Video Output Minimum Input to Output Delay gt 1 line Output Delay Frame F Vertical V and Horizontal H Delay Figure 1 4 Functional Overview The following elements are presented in Figure 1 4 1 Up Arrow Represents the start of a video frame 2 Selected Reference The selected reference can be on of the following either analog reference from the openGear frame or the digital reference extracted from the SDI video input Note that when selecting the digital reference from the SDI input Figure 1 4 should be re drawn with the Up Arrows of the Selected Reference and Video Input aligned vertically 3 Video Input The SDI video input is derived from the rear module When the video input is not locked to the selected reference the video input start of frame will drift compared to the reference This can be visualized by sliding the Up Arrows of Figure 1 4 to the left if the video input frame rate is slower than the reference or to the right if it is higher 4 Video Output The processed SDI video outputs are available on the rear module The video output
26. d in the Luma portion Y stream of the HANC in the video signal other than audio related packets will be passed from input to output VANC Processing The card provides options for replacing the full active portion of selected lines of video with black The VANC Processing tab is divided into separate sub tabs for each format to provide selection of the lines This enables you to individually select any combination of lines from line 1 up to the third line after the active video for the current video format For interlaced formats the lines in the two fields are separately configured Table 3 2 lists the allowable line selections based on format Table 3 2 VANC Processing Line Selection Format Field 1 Lines Fields 2 Lines 562 586 313 338 264 285 To delete the VANC components in a line 1 Display the Device View in DashBoard for the SFS 8622 A you wish to configure 2 Select the VANC Processing tab 3 Select the sub tab located at the bottom of the VANC Processing tab for the applicable video format Note Use the 1080i sub tab when using an 1080pSF input signal 4 Inthe Line column locate the line you wish to delete the VANC components for Notice for interlaced formats that the Line column on the left lists the lines in Field 1 and the Line column on the right lists the lines in Field 2 5 To delete the VANC components e for a specific line select Strip for that line The defaul
27. dge Monitoring SFS 8622 A User Manual Iss 01 DashBoard Menus In This Chapter This chapter summarize the menus items and parameters available from DashBoard for your card Parameters marked with an asterisk are the factory default values Operating Tip Wait 30 seconds after the last setting change to ensure all changes are saved to the non volatile memory of the card The following topics are discussed e Status Tabs Setup Tab Proc Amp Tab VANC Processing Tab Input Status Tab Embedded Outputs Tab AES Inputs Tabs AES Outputs Tabs Alarm Enables Tab SFS 8622 A User Manual Iss 01 DashBoard Menus 6 1 Status Tabs This section summarizes the read only information displayed in the Status tabs The fields in the Status tabs vary in severity from green valid yellow caution to red alarm DashBoard Tab Title General reports the most severe alarm for a single field Signal Tab Table 6 1 summarizes the read only information displayed in the Signal tab SDI Status Table 6 1 Signal Tab Items Parameters Description A valid SDI signal is detected on the input the format is supported and the selected reference signal is supported and compatible No Input An invalid SDI signal is detected on the input Incompatible A valid SDI signal detected on the input the format is supported but the selected reference format selected is not compatible e g an 4801 input
28. e input video signal or to Last Input Format 4 If you selected Custom Color in step 2 Use the Custom Color menu to set the Hue Saturation and Luminance levels of the custom color to be displayed as the Loss of Input You can also position the cross hairs on the provided color grid to select a color e Confirm that the field beneath the color grid is filled with the selected color e Click OK to apply the selected color SFS 8622 A User Manual Iss 01 Video Setup 3 9 Selecting a Test Pattern You can also specify the type of internally generated test pattern to output To choose the type of test pattern to output 1 From the Device View in DashBoard select the Setup tab 2 Use the Test Pattern field to select a pattern to display on the output Refer to Table 6 4 on page 6 5 for a list of options 3 Ifyou selected Custom Color in step 2 Use the Custom Color menu to set the Hue Saturation and Luminance levels of the custom color to be displayed as the Tess Pattern You can also position the cross hairs on the provided color grid to select a color Confirm that the field beneath the color grid is filled with the selected color e Click OK to apply the selected color Note When selecting a test pattern as the Loss of Input Video the card will output the video in whatever format is selected in the Loss of Input Format field 3 10 Video Setup SFS 8622 A User Manual Iss 01 Audio Setup In This
29. e user controls available on the card The following topics are discussed e Card Overview e Control and Monitoring Features SFS 8622 A User Manual Iss 01 Card edge Monitoring 5 1 Card Overview This section provides a general overview of the SFS 8622 A components For information on the LEDs available on the card edge refer to the section Control and Monitoring Features on page 5 3 Figure 5 1 Card Components 1 Bootload Button SW1 SW1 is used for factory service in the unlikely event of a complete card failure Do not press this button unless instructed to do so by Ross Technical Support personnel For More Information on the LEDs located on the card edge refer to the section Control and Monitoring Features on page 5 3 5 2 Card edge Monitoring SFS 8622 A User Manual Iss 01 Control and Monitoring Features This section provides information on the card edge LEDs Refer to Figure 5 2 for the location of the LEDs and controls OK ERROR LED VIDEO OK LED REF OK LED AES 1 OK LED AES 2 OK LED AES 3 OK LED AES 4 OK LED AES 5 OK LED AES 6 OK LED AES 7 OK LED AES 8 OK LED i lt Bootload Button SW1 Figure 5 2 Card edge LEDs Status and Selection LEDs Basic LED displays and descriptions are provided in Table 5 1 Table 5 1 Card edge LEDs Display and Description When lit green this LED indicates that the card is functioning normal and that no anomalies have be
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31. en detected The following conditions must be satisfied e a valid input signal is present e a valid reference signal is present when a reference is required and that the reference standard matches the input standard When flashing green this LED indicates the bootloader is OK ERROR Flashing Green waiting for a software upload Flashing Green When lit green with flashing orange this LED indicates there is a and Orange signal error such as a missing or invalid input or reference Orange When lit orange this LED indicates the card is powering on Red When lit red this LED indicates the card is not operational Off When off this LED indicates there is no power to the card SFS 8622 A User Manual Iss 01 Card edge Monitoring 5 3 Table 5 1 Card edge LEDs Display and Description Green When lit this LED indicates that the video input is valid When flashing this LED indicates that video is present but the VIDEO OK Flashing Green input format is unsupported Off When unlit this LED indicates the absence of an input signal When lit green this LED indicates a valid reference signal When unlit this LED indicates that a reference signal is not present or is not supported When lit an LED indicates a valid signal is detected on the corresponding AES input AES OK When unlit an LED indicates the specified AES signal is configured as an output 5 4 Card e
32. er If the values for the two channels are different that change is maintained when the channels are locked Cleared Unlocks the Ch Gain sliders Ch Delay ms GROUP 0 to 1000 Adjusts the delay of the specified audio channel CH Channel Pair Delay Lock Selected Locks the Ch Delay slider of both channels together If the values for the two channels are different that change is maintained when the channels are locked Cleared Unlocks the Ch Delay sliders Ch Invert Selected Cleared Inverts the audio signal of the specified channel e Audio signal of the specified channel is not inverted e Use for non PCM audio data Selected Both channels will carry the average of the two input channels A B 2 Cleared Disables this feature Channel Pair Reset Resets the parameters for the specified channel pair only to the default values Groups a The default value is 0 SFS 8622 A User Manual Iss 01 Reset Resets the parameters for all groups of the specified sub tab to the default values DashBoard Menus 6 11 AES Inputs Tabs Table 6 11 summarizes the AES Inputs tab available in DashBoard Note that the number of AES inputs available depends on how the AES I O Config is set on the Setup tab Refer to Table 6 4 on page 6 5 Table 6 11 AES Inputs Menu Items Menu Title Htem___ Parameters Description SRC is not used on an
33. he alarm Source Async Selected Embedded Audio Status field reports when the selected source is not synchronous to the input video or not a 48kHz sample rate Cleared Disables the alarm SD 24Bit Selected Audio Status field reports when the selected configuration would embed 4 groups of 24bit audio in an SD output Group 4 is down sampled to 20bit audio Cleared Disables the alarm All Alarms Set Enables all alarms All Alarms Clear Disables all alarms a Note that when performing an analog to digital conversion of audio the card produces 24bit resolution by default When converting ensure that you set the SD Audio option in the Setup tab to 20bit Otherwise the card will output 24bit and an alarm is reported in the Audio Status field SFS 8622 A User Manual Iss 01 DashBoard Menus 6 15 6 16 DashBoard Menus SFS 8622 A User Manual Iss 01 Specifications In This Chapter This chapter provides technical specification details Note that specifications are subject to change without notice The following topics are discussed e Technical Specifications e Channel Status Data Table SFS 8622 A User Manual Iss 01 Specifications 7 1 Technical Specifications SDI Input Table 7 1 SDI Input Technical Specifications Parameter Specification Number of Inputs 1 SDI Data Rates and SMPTE Standards Accommodated SMPTE 292M SMPTE 259M SMPTE 424M
34. hen they occur Cleared Selected Disables the alarm HW Status field reports when a rear module is not compatible with the card Cleared Disables the alarm Incompat Daughter Card Group not present Selected Cleared Selected This alarm is not implemented Selecting or clearing this box has no effect SDI Status field reports when a group is not present on the input Cleared Disables the alarm Channel Silent Input not present Selected SDI Status field reports when the specified channel is detected as silent Cleared Selected Disables the alarm SDI Status field reports when the AES input is not detected Cleared Disables the alarm Input Async 6 14 DashBoard Menus Selected Audio Status field in the General tab and the applicable AES field in the AES Inputs tab reports when the selected source is not synchronous to the input video or not a 48kHz sample rate Cleared Disables the alarm SFS 8622 A User Manual Iss 01 Menu Title AES Inputs AES Embedded Outputs Group Channel Silent Source Missing Parameters Selected Table 6 13 Alarms Menu Items Description SDI Status field reports when the AES channel is detected as silent Cleared Selected Disables the alarm Embedded Audio Status field reports when the selected source is not present or is silent Cleared Disables t
35. input Select this Sample Rate option when using non PCM audio data Conversion SRC is used on an input 6 12 DashBoard Menus SFS 8622 A User Manual Iss 01 AES Outputs Tabs Table 6 12 summarizes the AES Outputs tab available in DashBoard Note that the number of AES outputs available depends on how the AES I O Config is set on the Setup tab Refer to Table 6 4 on page 6 5 Table 6 12 AES Outputs Menu Items Menu Title Ch Source Parameters Mute Group Ch Tone Description Configures the input source for the specified channel that is inserted in to the embedded group if present Ch Gain dB 20 to 20 e Adjusts the gain of the specified channel of audio e Select 0 when using non PCM audio data Channel Pair Gain Lock Selected Locks the Gain slider of both channels together If the values for the two channels are different that change is maintained when the channels are locked Cleared Unlocks the Ch Gain sliders Ch Delay ms 0 to 1000 Adjusts the delay of the specified audio channel Channel Pair Delay Lock Selected Locks the Ch Delay slider of both channels together If the values for the two channels are different that change is maintained when the channels are locked Cleared Unlocks the Ch Delay sliders Ch Invert Selected e Audio signal of the specified channel is not inverted e Use for non PCM audio data
36. is not illuminated verify that the power cable is connected to a power source and that power is available at the power main Confirm that the power supplies are fully seated in their slots If the power LED is still not illuminated replace the power supply with one that is verified to work Input Signal Status Verify that source equipment is operating correctly and that a valid signal is being supplied Output Signal Path Verify that destination equipment is operating correctly and receiving a valid signal Unit Exchange Exchanging a suspect unit with a unit that is known to be working correctly is an efficient method for localizing problems to individual units Bootload Button In the unlikely event of a complete card failure you may be instructed by a Ross Technical Support specialist to perform a complete software reload on the card To reload the software on the card 1 2 3 8 2 Service Information Eject the card from the frame Press and hold the Bootload button while re inserting the card into the frame Release the button The OK ERROR LED flashes green while the card is waiting for a new software load Ifa new software load is not sent to the card within 60 seconds the card will attempt to re start with its last operational software load e Software loads can be sent to the card via the connection on the rear of the frame SFS 8622 A User Manual Iss 01 Warranty and Repair Policy The S
37. list of cards installed in the frame is now displayed In the example below the node for Frame 5 is expanded to show a list of six cards including an SFS 8622 A 2 Double click the node for a card to display its menus in the Device View of DashBoard right side of the DashBoard window Frame 5 Slot 12 SFS 8622 A Embedded Outputs AES Inputs el Proc Amp 175 SMPTE Bars gt anal AEs pure Refresh Upload Reboot Example of an SFS 8622 A in DashBoard 2 6 Installation SFS 8622 A User Manual Iss 01 Software Upgrades This section provides instructions for upgrading the software for your card using the DashBoard Control System To upload software to the card 1 Contact Ross Technical Support for the latest software version file 2 In DashBoard double click the card its status indicator in the Basic Tree View 3 From the Device tab click Upload to display the Select File for upload dialog box 4 Navigate to the bin upload file you wish to upload DashBoard automatically selects the last directory that you loaded from 5 Click Open to display a confirmation dialog box This dialog box displays the selected upload file name type size and the file creation date 6 From the Confirmation dialog box select one of the following e Cancel Select this option to cancel the upload of the file and return to the Device View e Continue Select this option to upload the file While uploading a
38. n Uploading Progress dialog box opens Notice Clicking the Cancel button while uploading will leave the card in an AN invalid state Do not click Cancel unless the uploading progress has stopped completely for 60 seconds or more If upload fails repeat the upload process from DashBoard If the upload process fails again refer to the section Bootload Button on page 8 2 7 Monitor the upgrade progress bar displayed in DashBoard while the software is upgraded on your card 8 To complete the upgrade process you must reboot the card as follows From the Device tab click Reboot to reboot card The reboot process takes up to 30 seconds Note The communications processor of the card requires approximately 30 seconds to re start and re establish network communications The card automatically saves all your settings before starting the reboot process The status of all the cards in the frame are grayed out until the reboot process is complete SFS 8622 A User Manual Iss 01 Installation 2 7 2 8 Installation SFS 8622 A User Manual Iss 01 Video Setup In This Chapter This chapter provides a general overview of the user controls available on your card The following topics are discussed Before You Begin e Selecting a Reference Source e Adding a Delay e Adjusting with Video Proc Amps ANC Processing e Additional Setup SFS 8622 A User Manual Iss 01 Video Setup 3 1 Before
39. nge in 1dB increments If you have enabled the Gain Lock feature changing the gain value for one channel automatically changes the value for the other channel Invert This option enables you to invert the polarity of the audio signal for the selected channel Sum This option enables both channels to carry the average of the two selected input channels A B 2 To configure the embedded audio outputs 1 From the Device View select the Embedded Outputs tab AES Inputs Embedded Outputs Groups 1 amp 2 Tab If required select the sub tab that includes the embedded group you wish to configure To map a channel From the associated Ch Source menu select an audio source that is inserted into the embedded group if present e Ifthe selected source is not present on the input video silence is embedded To set the gain for an output channel use the associated Ch Gain slider to select a value between 20dB and 20dB SFS 8622 A User Manual Iss 01 5 To set the delay for an output channel use the associated Ch Delay slider to select a value between Oms and 1000ms To invert an output channel select the associated Ch Invert box To sum the output channel pair A B 2 select the Sum box Repeat steps 2 7 for each output channel you wish to configure 5 09 10 0 Repeat for each group channel pair you wish to configure SFS 8622 A User Manual Iss 01 Audio Setup 4 9 Embedding PCM and Non P
40. ontal Delay Pixels 0 4 Adjusts the horizontal delay with respect to the selected reference Refer to Table 6 5 for value ranges Vertical Delay lines 0 4 Specifies the vertical delay with respect to the selected reference Refer to Table 6 5 for value ranges Frame Delay Frames 1 28 Specifies the number of frames of delay with respect to the selected reference Test Pattern None Disables the test pattern feature Black Blue Custom Color 75 Color Bars 100 Color Bars 75 SMPTE Bars Matrix Pathological Luma Ramp Y C Ramp Specifies the type of test pattern to output Note that the test pattern replaces all of the output picture but not the HANC while the VANC is blanked Custom Color Loss of Input Format SFS 8622 A User Manual Iss 01 Last Input Format it Select this drop down to display a dialog that enables you to configure the Custom Color parameter This Custom Color will be used as a Test Pattern and Loss of Input when those fields are set to Custom Color Forces the output video standard during a loss of input DashBoard Menus 6 5 Table 6 4 Setup Menu Items Menu Title Loss of Video Loss of Input Video Input Setup Group Enable Group Parameters Black Blue Description Specifies the video output in the event of a loss of video input Custom Color Sets the o
41. p tab refer to Table 6 6 on page 6 8 To adjust the output using a Proc Amp 1 From the Device View select the Proc Amp tab VANC Processing Input Status Embedded Outputs AES Inputs AES Outputs Alarm Enables Proc Amp Tab 2 Select the Enable box to ensure the color adjustments are applied The Enable box must be selected in order for any color correction to take effect on the output Note that the Proc Amp controls are not applied when the outputs are assigned to Test Pattern 3 Use the Video Gain slider to adjust the video gain This gain control affects the luminance Y and the color difference signals Cr and Cb 4 Use the Chroma Gain slider to adjust the chrominance video signal components Cr and Cb simultaneously Use the CB Gain slider to adjust the Cb component of the chrominance video signal Use the Black Offset slider to adjust the Black Offset you want to apply Operating Tip To reset the Proc Amps settings to the default values click Reset and then Yes in the Confirm dialog 3 6 Video Setup SFS 8622 A User Manual Iss 01 ANC Processing Ancillary Data ANC is the non video data that can be embedded within the SDI signal such as audio audio metadata timecode closed caption data AFD and payload identification This section briefly summarizes the ANC processing features of the card HANC Processing SMPTE 291M formatted ancillary packets such as SMPTE 12M 2 timecode that are foun
42. reliability and functionality Thank you for joining the group of worldwide satisfied Ross Video customers Should you have a question pertaining to the installation or operation of your card please contact us at the numbers listed on the back cover of this manual Our technical support staff is always available for consultation training or service SFS 8622 A User Manual Iss 01 Introduction 1 1 Overview Each card is a single channel SD HD 3G SDI frame synchronizer that automatically detects the incoming video format Each card accepts an SDI signal of either 270Mbps 1 485Gbps or 2 987Gbps automatically equalizing for cable loss and providing two processed SDI outputs The video is synchronized to either a frame wide reference or a local reference You can also resolve system timing problems as an additional fixed delay can be added to the video and or audio Each card is also a high quality program AES multiplexer de multiplexer capable of embedding de embedding up to six AES EBU pairs twelve audio channels into an SDI signal Audio proc control on each output allows for audio processing with independent channel Sample Rate Conversion SRC on each AES input gain of 20dB audio delay up to 1 second and channel phase invert and summing capability If the input is a synchronous 48kHz signal the audio can be embedded into the SDI signal unaltered If the input is not a synchronous 48kHz signal it may be converted using SRC before i
43. rol and Monitoring Features on page 5 3 SNMP Monitoring and Control The Network Controller Card in the openGear frame can provide optional support for remote monitoring of your frame and using Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP which is compatible with many third party monitoring and control tools For More Information on enabling SNMP Monitoring and Control for your frame refer to the MFC 8300 Series User Manual SNMP controls for the SFS 8622 A refer to the Management Information Base MIB for your card model 1 6 Introduction SFS 8622 A User Manual Iss 01 Documentation Terms and Conventions The following terms and conventions are used throughout this manual Terms The following terms are used Board and Card refer to the SFS 8622 A unless otherwise noted DFR 8321 series refers to DFR 8321 series frames and any available options Frame refers to the openGear frame that houses the card OG3 FR series refers to all versions of the OG3 FR series frames and any available options openGear frame also includes all version of the DFR 8321 series and OG3 FR series frames and any available options unless otherwise noted Operator and User refer to the person who uses the card PAL refers to PAL B and PAL G unless otherwise noted PCM refers to Pulse Code Modulation SRC refers to Sample Rate Conversion System and Video s
44. rovide 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 at their own expense Notice Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Ross Video Limited could void the user s authority to operate this equipment CANADA This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appariel numerique de la classe A est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada EUROPE This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of CE Directive 93 68 EEC INTERNATIONAL This equipment has been tested to CISPR 22 1997 along with amendments A1 2000 and A2 2002 and found to comply with the limits for a Class A Digital device ZN Notice This is a Class A product In domestic environments this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may have to take adequate measures Maintenance User Serviceable Parts Routine maintenance to this openGear product is not required This product contains no user serviceable parts If the mod
45. rt E mail General Information Website Ross Video Incorporated P O Box 880 Ogdensburg New York USA 13669 0880 1 613 652 4886 1 613 652 4425 1 613 652 4886 1 613 349 0006 techsupport rossvideo com solutions rossvideo com http www rossvideo com Contents Introduction OVETVI Wet AS Aca a Meo A AEA E AE EIT ARE ET Functional Block Diagrams cscesseesseescesceeseeeecseeeecaeenseeeeneees Frame Synchronizer Overview ccescescceseeseeeseeeeeeeceseeneeeaeeseensees User Interfaces WA REE A DashBoard Control System ooooooncnicnnicnnnninoniononnnonnonnncnnnns Card edge Monitoring ccceccesceseesceseeeeeceeeeeeeneeeaeeneens SNMP Monitoring and Control ce eeeeeseeseeceeeeeeneeeees Documentation Terms and Conventions cccccccesceeceeteeseeeeesees Installation Before Yow Begin vita belie AR Static Discharge cvisiccceseciees Gey dees eelicbtes did Unpaid ue res Installing a it Supported Rear Modules oooococcoccnocnoonnonionnnononnnonncnnnonncnn nos Installing a Rear Module ooonocnoocnicncocnccnoonoonconnonccinnonnnonnons Installing the Card c oooononccnicnoonicccononononcnonnonnconnonononncnnncnnnns SFS 8622 A Cabling Over Vie W coooooocoonnoononioonconccononnconncnncon nc nonnnnos Using DashBoar disease eein sa sin Software Upgrades iii Video Setup Before Yo Begin cio iii da Selecting a Reference Source eecccces
46. s Table 6 9 summarizes the read only information displayed in the Audio sub tab Table 6 9 Audio Menu Items Ch Status Parameters No Input PCM PCM silent Non PCM Async Description Displays the status of the specified Channel input Word Length bit Displays the number of bits of audio Emphasis Present The incoming AES signal is indicating 50 15 or CCiTT J 17 emphasis Not Present The incoming AES signal is indicating no emphasis or the emphasis is not indicated Sample Rate 4 Displays the sample rate of the AES input a Ifthe SRC is ON an async AES signal is processed to be PCM and indicated as such 6 10 DashBoard Menus SFS 8622 A User Manual Iss 01 Embedded Outputs Tab Table 6 10 summarizes the Embedded Outputs options available in DashBoard Note that Groups 1 and 2 are located on the first sub tab while Groups 3 and 4 are on the second sub tab Table 6 10 Embedded Outputs Menu Items Menu Title Ch Source Parameters Mute Group Ch AES Hz Tone kHz Tone Description Configures the input source for the specified channel that is inserted in to the embedded group if present Ch Gain dB 20 to 20 e Adjusts the gain of the specified channel of audio e Select 0 when using non PCM audio data Channel Pair Gain Lock Selected Locks the Gain sliders of both channels togeth
47. ser Manual Iss 01 OK Indicates that a valid reference source is present No Ref Video The following conditions are occurring e Card reference is set to Frame 1 or Frame 2 e A valid reference signal is not present e Card has gone to Video Timing Mode No Ref Free Run Lines Pixels PCM No Input PCM Silent Non PCM Async Mixed Not Present PCM No Input AES Input Async PCM Silent Non PCM Async Mixed The following conditions are occurring e Card has detected an invalid reference format Input video is missing or invalid e Card has switched to Free Run Mode Indicates the input video format Indicates the reference video format Indicates the output video format Indicates the timing offset between the video input signal and the reference signal The unit of measure is lines and pixels with respect to the input video format Indicates the status of the specified embedded audio group One of the audio channel pairs are not detected Indicates the presence of the specified AES input DashBoard Menus 6 3 Hardware Tab Table 6 2 summarizes the read only information displayed in the Hardware tab Tab Title HW Status Parameters OK FPGA load invalid Incomp I O module Current out of spec Internal Error Table 6 2 Hardware Tab Items Description Indicates any problems with the card hardware components Volt V H
48. t We will cooperate with and help other friendly companies o o NoD We will go above and beyond in times of crisis f there s no one to authorize the required action in times of company or customer crisis do what you know in your heart is right You may rent helicopters if necessary SFS 8622 A User Manual Copyright Patents Ross Part Number 8622DR 004 01 e Release Date July 9 2014 O 2014 Ross Video Limited Ross openGear and any related marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Ross Video Ltd All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies PATENTS ISSUED and PENDING All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Ross Video While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document Ross Video assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein Patent numbers 4 205 346 5 115 314 5 280 346 5 561 404 7 034 886 7 508 455 7 602 446 7 834 886 7 914 332 8 499 019 B2 2039277 1237518 1127289 and other patents pending Important Regulatory and Safety Notices to Service Personnel gt Pe B Before using this product and nay associated equipment refer to the Important Safety Ins
49. t for each line is Pass SFS 8622 A User Manual Iss 01 Video Setup 3 7 e for all lines of a video format click the Strip button located near the bottom of the applicable sub tab Operating Tip To pass the VANC components without modification for all lines in a specific video format click the Pass button located near the bottom of the sub tab 3 8 Video Setup SFS 8622 A User Manual Iss 01 Additional Setup If required you can configure the card to output a test pattern or specify what to output during a loss of the input signal Loss of Input The card enables you to specify the output during a loss of input or during a change of input format The embedded audio will also go silent if passing from input to output when AES is not selected To chooses the type of output produced if the video input is lost 1 From the Device View in DashBoard select the Setup tab Proc Amp VANC Processing Input Status Embedded Outputs AES Ini age age El X 2 Setup Tab 2 Use the Loss of Input Format field to specify the video format to use when the card experiences a loss of input Refer to Table 6 4 on page 6 5 for a list of options 3 Use the Loss of Input Video field to select an output to display when the card experiences a loss of input Refer to Table 6 4 on page 6 5 for a list of options Note f you selected Freeze ensure that the Loss of Input Format field is set to the same format as th
50. t is embedded on the SDI output Table 1 1 summarizes how each card model can be configured in DashBoard Table 1 1 Configuration Options Card Model Mode 1 Mode 2 Mode 3 3 x AES 3id 750hm 6 x AES 3id 750hm 6 x AES 3id 750hm unbalanced inputs SFS 8622 A unbalanced inputs unbalanced outputs 3 x AES 3id 750hm unbalanced outputs Features The following features are available Supports SMPTE 259M 270Mbps SMPTE 292M 1 485Gbps and SMPTE 424M 2 987Gbps Supports embedding of non PCM data such as Dolby Digital and Dolby E Two SDI processed outputs e Video proc amp on output video e Six configurable AES connections can be configured as inputs or outputs Support for up to 28 frames of video delay e Support for different reference format locking frame rates must match e Programmable video output on SDI input loss e Automatic input video format detection e Ability to strip VANC data from specific or all lines of a video output No HANC or VANC processing pass through the Frame Sync e Audio embedding for all popular formats 4801 5761 720p 10801 and 1080p Level A e Full control over channel assignments e Audio proc controls such as gain invert delay and sum on embedded outputs and AES outputs Internally generated test patterns and test tones e Programmable silence detection and timeout thresholds 1 When the card is passing live video embedded audio and other ancillary data are
51. ted a configuration with outputs 0 in 6 out or 3 in 3 out proceed to the section Configuring the AES Outputs on page 4 5 5 Use the SD Audio menu to specify the type of SD audio to embed Refer to Table 6 4 on page 6 5 for a list of options 4 2 Audio Setup SFS 8622 A User Manual Iss 01 6 Use the De EMB SRC menu to apply the Sample Rate Converter on all de embedded audio groups from the input source Note When the De EMB SRC is enabled the Word Length status field always reports that the audio word length is 24bit 7 Use the Silence Threshold slider to specify a threshold value for silence Audio with an amplitude dBFS equal to or below this value will be considered silent 8 Use the Silence Timeout slider to define how long in seconds that audio is silent before an alarm is raised in the Audio Status field of the Signal tab SFS 8622 A User Manual Iss 01 Audio Setup 4 3 Configuring the AES Inputs This section briefly summarizes how to configure the options in the AES Inputs tab when the AES I O Config is set to 6 in 0 out or 3 in 3 out To configure the AES inputs 1 From the Device View select the AES Inputs tab Input Status Embedded Outputs Refresh Upload Reboot AES Inputs Tab AES IO Config is set to 6 in O out 2 To enable the SRC of the AES source select the Sample Rate Conversion box 4 4 Audio Setup SFS 8622 A User Manual Iss 01 Configuring the AES Outputs
52. tems are missing or damaged contact your sales representative or Ross Video directly 2 2 Installation SFS 8622 A User Manual Iss 01 Installing a Card This section outlines how to install a rear module and card in an openGear frame Note The SFS 8622 A cards are not supported in the DFR 8310 series frames Supported Rear Modules The 8320AR 041 Full Rear Module is required when installing the SFS 8622 A Installing a Rear Module If the Rear Module is already installed proceed to the section Installing the Card on page 2 4 To install a rear module in your openGear frame 1 Locate the card frame slots on the rear of the frame 2 Remove the Blank Plate from the slot you have chosen for the card installation 3 Install the bottom of the Rear Module in the Module Seating Slot at the base of the frame s back plane Figure 2 1 Screw Hole Module Seating Slots Figure 2 1 Rear Module Installation in an openGear Frame Card not shown 4 Align the top hole of the Rear Module with the screw on the top edge of the frame back plane 5 Using a Phillips screwdriver and the supplied screw fasten the Rear Module to the back plane of the frame Do not over tighten 6 Ensure proper frame cooling and ventilation by having all rear frame slots covered with Rear Modules or Blank Plates SFS 8622 A User Manual Iss 01 Installation 2 3 Installing the Card 2 4 Installation This section outlines ho
53. tructions listed below to avoid personnel injury and to prevent product damage Product may require specific equipment and or installation procedures to be carried out to satisfy certain regulatory compliance requirements Notices have been included in this publication to call attention to these specific requirements Symbol Meanings This symbol on the equipment refers you to important operating and maintenance servicing instructions within the Product Manual Documentation Failure to heed this information may present a major risk of damage to persons or equipment Warning The symbol with the word Warning within the equipment manual indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Caution The symbol with the word Caution within the equipment manual indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices Notice The symbol with the word Notice within the equipment manual indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in major or minor equipment damage or a situation which could place the equipment in a non compliant operating state ESD Susceptibility This symbol is used to alert the user that an electrical or electronic device or assembly is susceptible to damage from an ESD event
54. ule does not appear to be working properly please contact Technical Support using the numbers listed under the Contact Us section on the last page of this manual All openGear products are covered by a generous 5 year warranty and will be repaired without charge for materials or labor within this period See the Warranty and Repair Policy section in this manual for details Environmental Information The equipment that you purchased required the extraction and use of natural resources for its production It may contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment To avoid the potential release of those substances into the environment and to diminish the need for the extraction of natural resources Ross Video encourages you to use the appropriate take back systems These systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials from your end of life equipment in an environmentally friendly and health conscious manner The crossed out wheelie bin symbol invites you to use these systems If you need more information on the collection re use and recycling systems please contact your local or regional waste administration You can also contact Ross Video for more information on the environmental performance of our products Company Address Ross Video Limited ROSS Iroquois Ontario KOE 1K0 Canada General Business Office Fax Technical Support After Hours Emergency E mail Technical Suppo
55. ut 2 SDI Out 2 Not Used AES In 1 AES Out 1 AES Out 4 AES In 2 AES Out 2 AES Out 5 AES In 3 AES Out 3 AES Out 6 Figure 2 2 Cable Connections for the SFS 8622 A Figure 2 3 Cable Connections for the SFS 8622 A Figure 2 4 illustrates the cabling designations for one SDI input two SDI outputs three AES 3id 750hm unbalanced inputs and three AES 3id 75ohm unbalanced outputs SDI In SDI Out 1 SDI Out 2 Not Used AES In 1 AES Out 1 AES In 2 AES Out 2 AES In 3 AES Out 3 Figure 2 4 Cable Connections for the SFS 8622 A SFS 8622 A User Manual Iss 01 Installation 2 5 Using DashBoard Before proceeding ensure that the DashBoard is installed on a computer connected to your facility network The DashBoard software and user manual are available from the Ross Video website For More Information on using DashBoard refer to the DashBoard User Manual To launch DashBoard 1 Ensure that you are running DashBoard software version 6 1 0 or higher 2 Launch DashBoard by double clicking its icon on your desktop 3 Ensure that the openGear frame with your card is displayed in the Tree View located on the left side of the DashBoard window It may take 30 seconds or more to update the Tree View Consult the MFC 8300 Series User Manual and DashBoard User Manual should the Tree View not display your card To access a card in DashBoard 1 From the Tree View expand the node for the openGear frame your cards are installed in A
56. utput to a custom color in the event of a loss of video input Use the provided Custom Color menu to configure the color 75 SMPTE Bars Matrix Pathological Specifies the video output in the event of a loss of video input Freeze Selected Cleared Displays the last captured frame of video from the input signal Ensure that the Loss of Input Format is set to the same format as the input video signal or set to Last Input Format Note that a valid input signal must be captured in order that the output video is valid Determines if the specified audio group is inserted in the SDI video output or not SD Audio 20 Bit Embeds 20bits 24 Bit Embeds 24bits Auto Embeds 20 24bit depending on the audio source and the number of bits De EMB SRC Sample Rate Converter SRC is not applied before the Frame Sync to any of the channels in the SDI input Yes Applies the SRC on the audio channels in the video input before processed by the Frame Sync Embedded Audio Setup AES I O Config 6 in 0 out Card is configured to manage six AES inputs and no AES outputs 0 in 6 out Card is configured to manage no AES inputs but does manage six AES outputs 3 in 3 out Card is configured to manage three AES inputs and three AES outputs AES connections 1 3 on the rear module are now configured as inputs AES connections 4 6 on the rear module are now configured as o
57. utputs Refer to Figure 2 4 for cabling details Silence Threshold dB Silence Timeout sec 6 6 DashBoard Menus 1 to 60 Audio equal to or less than the specified threshold value is considered silent Audio silent for longer than the specified value raises an alarm SFS 8622 A User Manual Iss 01 Table 6 4 Setup Menu Items Menu Title Parameters Description All menu options are unlocked and can be Unlocked edited Edit Permission All menu items except this one are Locked locked and read only Resets the parameters in the AES Inputs All Audio and Embedded Outputs tabs only to factory defaults Resets all parameters to factory defaults Factory Detaults except for the AES I O Config setting a The default value is 0 b The default value is 72dB c The default value is 5 seconds Delay Ranges The parameters can be adjusted from 0 to a maximum limit that depends on the video format Table 6 5 Delay Range Range of Values Format Horizontal Delay Vertical Delay pixels lines 4801 59 94Hz 0 857 0 524 5761 50Hz 0 863 0 624 1080p 60Hz 0 2199 0 1124 1080p 59 94Hz 0 2199 0 1124 1080p 50Hz 0 2639 0 1124 10801 60Hz 0 2199 0 1124 10801 59 94Hz 10801 50Hz 1080p 30Hz 1080p 29 97Hz 1080p 25Hz 1080p 24Hz 1080pSF 24Hz 1080pSF 23 98Hz 1080pSF 23 98Hz 720p 59 94 Hz 720p 50Hz SFS 8622 A User Manual Iss
58. w to install a card in an openGear frame If the card is to be installed in any compatible frame other than a Ross Video product refer to the frame manufacturer s manual for specific instructions To install the card in an openGear frame 1 Locate the Rear Module you installed in the procedure Installing a Rear Module on page 2 3 2 Hold the card by the edges and carefully align the card edges with the slots in the frame Fully insert the card into the frame until the rear connection plus is properly seated in the Rear Module 4 Verify whether your Rear Module Label is self adhesive by checking the back of the label for a thin wax sheet You must remove the wax sheet before affixing the label 5 Affix the supplied Rear Module Label to the BNC area of the Rear Module SFS 8622 A User Manual Iss 01 SFS 8622 A Cabling Overview The synchronous AES audio input streams at 48kHz or any asynchronous AES streams from 32kHz to 96kHz with SRC enabled Note that SRC should only be used with Pulse Code Modulation PCM digital audio and not any form of compressed signal such as Dolby Note AES inputs and outputs are configured in groups of three Figure 2 2 illustrates the cabling designations for one SDI input two SDI outputs and six unbalanced AES inputs Figure 2 3 illustrates the cabling designations for one SDI input two SDI outputs and six AES 3id 750hm unbalanced outputs SDI In SDI In SDI Out 1 SDI O
59. with a PAL reference signal Non Sync Video A valid SDI signal detected on the input the format is supported the selected reference format is supported but a reference lock is not occurring Group Not Present At least one embedded audio group is missing from the valid supported format SDI input signal Group Channel Silent At least one embedded audio channel from the valid supported SDI input signal has an amplitude at or below the Silence Threshold Audio Status 6 2 DashBoard Menus OK A valid AES signal PCM or non PCM is detected on all the inputs Source Missing No valid AES signal detected on at least one input Source Async At least one AES input is non synchronous relative to the selected reference source on the receiving card AES Input Silent At least one AES input signal has an amplitude at or below the Silence Threshold AES Input Not Present At least one AES input signal has an amplitude at or below the Silence Threshold SFS 8622 A User Manual Iss 01 Tab Title General AES Inputs Item Audio Status Table 6 1 Signal Tab Items Parameters Group 4 Reduced to 20bit Description Reduces Group 4 of the embedded audio to 20bit while the other three groups of embedded audio are 24bit Reference Status Input Format Reference Format Output Format Input Timing Embedded Audio Status Group AES SFS 8622 A U
60. ystem refer to the mix of interconnected production and terminal equipment in your environment Conventions The following conventions are used Operating Tips and Note boxes are used to provide additional user information SFS 8622 A User Manual Iss 01 Introduction 1 7 1 8 Introduction SFS 8622 A User Manual Iss 01 Installation In This Chapter This chapter provides instructions for installing a rear module installing a card into an openGear frame cabling details and updating the card software The following topics are discussed e Before You Begin e Installing a Card SFS 8622 A Cabling Overview e Using DashBoard Software Upgrades SFS 8622 A User Manual Iss 01 Installation 2 1 Before You Begin Before proceeding with the instructions in this chapter ensure that your openGear frame is properly installed according to the instructions in its manual Static Discharge Throughout this chapter please heed the following cautionary note A ESD Susceptibility Static discharge can cause serious damage to sensitive semiconductor devices Avoid handling circuit boards in high static environments such as carpeted areas and when synthetic fiber clothing is worn Always exercise proper grounding precautions when working on circuit boards and related equipment Unpacking Unpack each SFS 8622 A you received from the shipping container and ensure that all items are included If any i

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