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1. The example above shows various Source selections and individual audio control settings for various audio sources fed to the Destination channels Embedded Ch 9 thru Embedded Ch 16 in Embedded Audio Groups 3 and 4 with the resulting setup right The source to destination correlation shown here is only an example any of the sources on the left can connect to any of the destinations on the right or to Embedded Audio Groups 1 and 2 not shown here Additional sources not shown here are also available EMBEDDED CH 1 CH16 Group Enable on Destination Embedded Ch 9 Embedded Ch 10 Embedded Ch 11 Embedded Ch 12 Source EmbedCh4 Y EmbedCh8 w AES Ch1 v AES Ch 2 v Gain dB 40 0 40 0 40 0 40 0 00 00 i00 2 ino 240 0 240 0 240 0 240 0 80 0 80 0 80 0 80 0 6 00 60 10 05 10 05 Channel is Unmuted Unmuted Unmuted Unmuted Phase Normal Vv Normal Vv Normal Mm Normal vy Group Enable fono Destination Embedded Ch 13 Embedded Ch 14 Embedded Ch 15 Embedded Ch 16 Source AES Ch14 v AES Ch 16 v Embed Ch15 MW Gain dB 40 0 40 0 40 0 40 0 0 0 0 0 Q 00 Q 00 Q Di 40 0 40 0 40 0 40 0 80 0 80 0 80 0 80 0 20 0 5 15 09 0 03 0 05 Channel is Unmuted Unmuted Unmuted Unmuted Phase Invert v Normal MM Normal MM Normal x Embedded Audio Group 3 Embed Ch 4 6dB Embed Ch 8 gt cH10 6dB x Embed Ch 15 i AES
2. 23 98 24 25 29 97 30 50 59 94 60 486i 1 29 97 e Input Output Video 10801 1 25 29 97 30 1 10 Introduction FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Table 1 1 Supported Audio and Video Formats Item Description Specification The FSD 8240 supports all four groups 16 channels of embedded audio at PEC UGO full 24 bit resolution in both SD with extended data packets and HD The FSD 8240 can accept 16 channels 8 pairs of discrete AES audio on 75W BNC connections Sample rate conversion can be employed to account for Discrete AES Audio minor clock rate differences in the AES stream and the input video stream Input Note The AES signal must have a nominal rate of approximately 48kHz The FSD 8240 does not support AES input at 32kHz 44 1kHz 96kHz or 192kHz rates Discrete AES Audio The FSD 8240 can provide 16 channels 8 pairs of discrete AES audio on Output 75W BNC connections Dolby E Dolby The FSD 8240 provides up to 10 decoded AES channels when valid Dolby E Digital Audio or Dolby Digital audio is received on either discrete AES or embedded Input Decode inputs with corresponding metadata 66299 1 field rates are two times the rate value shown 1 All rates displayed as frame rates interlaced FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Introduction 1 11 User Control Interface Figure 1 8 shows the user control interface options for the FSD 8240 These options are
3. 3 20 Operating Instructions FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Allows assignment of AFD Active Format Description codes to the SDI output video Note This function only marks the SDI output with an AFD code Actual AFD processing must be performed by a downstream card or system that recognizes an AFD code assigned here Incoming AFD Displays incoming AFD setting as follows e If AFD code is present one of the 11 four bit AFD codes is Incoming AFD E 6 9 coded frame 1010 16 9 image protecte displayed as shown in the example to the left Also displayed is the VANC line number of the incoming AFD code e If no AFD setting is present in the video signal No AFD Present is displayed Output Mode Drop down selection determines action to take in presence or absence of existing AFD code on input video Output Mode Pass lf Present Else Insert Mu Pass IfFresent Else Insert Pass Incoming Code Replace Incoming Code Output Code Drop down list assigns desired AFD to output SDI pulnilicoe AFD Code Description AFD Code No code present 1001 Full frame 0000 Undefined 1010 16 9 center 0010 Box 16 9 top 1011 14 9 center 0011 Box 14 9 top 1101 4 3 with alternate 14 9 center 4 3 0000 Undefined 4 3 0010 Box 16 9 top 4 3 0011 Box 14 9 top 0100 Box gt 16 9 1110 16 9 me alternate 14 9 center center 1000 Full frame 1111 16 9 i alternate 4 3 center
4. Embedded Ch 1 thru Ch 16 as Source Destination Embedded Ch 1 Source Embed Ch 1 tu Embed Chi w Card edge Control Menu Aud 1 2 3 4 Embd Grp Src Em Source Embedded Channel 1 16 Embed Ch 1 thru Embed Ch 16 range in Source drop down list enables an embedded channel Ch 1 thru Ch 16 to be the source for the selected destination Embedded Audio Group channel In this example Embed Ch 1 embedded Ch 1 is the source for destination Embedded Ch 1 AES Ch 1 thru AES Ch 16 as Source Destination Embedded Ch 1 Source AES Chi Card edge Control Menu Aud 1 2 3 4 Embd Grp Src Ae Source AES Channel 1 16 AES Ch 1 thru AES Ch 16 range in Source drop down list enables a discrete AES channel Ch 1 thru Ch 16 to be the source for the selected destination Embedded Audio Group channel In this example AES Ch 1 is the source for destination Embedded Ch 1 Down Mix Left or Right as Source Destination Embedded Ch 1 Source Down Mis Lett Down Mix Lett Down Mix Right Card edge Control Menu Aud 1 2 3 4 Embd Grp Ch Src DML Downmix L channel DMR Downmix R channel Down Mix Left and Down Mix Right selections in Source drop down list allow either downmixer left or right channel to be the source for the selected destination Embedded Audio Group channel In this example the Down Mix Left channel is the source for destination Embedded Ch 1 Note
5. Decoder Mode Auto Detect Format and Decode Pass PCH Only Decode Dolby E else Mute Only Decode Dolby Digital else Mute Decoder Mode Auto Detect Format and Decode Pass PCh Using the drop down list selects the action to take in presence or absence of Dolby E or Digital source from the choices shown on the left Dolby Mode Display Bitstream Format Dolby E 20 hit Dolby E Program Configuration 5 1 2 Dolby Digital Channel and Dynamic Range Controls Dolby Digital 16 bit Channel Select Channel 1 wf Channel 2 Dolby Digital Dynamic Range Control Line Mode tu FF Mode Custom Bypass Shows specific bitstream information and Dolby decoding type Dolby E or Dolby Digital for input applied to Dolby decoder In this example Dolby E 20 bit with 5 1 2 decoded channel configuration is being decoded If selected input has invalid or missing Dolby data such as if wrong channels are applied to decoder is displayed In this case PCM data passes undecoded and is present on Dolby Ch 1 and Dolby Ch 2 channels Channel Select drop down list sets the channel carrying the Dolby Digital encoded signal for D1 0 formats as shown from choices on the left Dynamic Range Control drop down list selects from audio level compression scheme choices as shown to the left Line Mode is typical setting RF Mode is used where signal may be fed through low cost video audio RF modulat
6. Framesync Status Display Framesyc Status On Displays the current framesync status as follows Framesync Status On e Framesync status OK Framesync Status Off Framesync source off or not connected Framesync Status or no valid reference detected Improper or missing framesync reference Framesync Status Minimum Latency Frames setto 3 the maximum amount for this standard Latency frames selection exceeds limits Note See Minimum Latency Frames Control above for more information about this message Loss of Input Signal Selection On Loss of Input Signal Disable Outputs tu Disable Outputs Freeze Last Frame Freeze to Color Card edge Control Menu FS 1 2 LOS DIS Disables outputs FRFR Freeze to last frame FRCL Freeze to selected color In the event of input video Loss of Signal LOS determines action to be taken as follows Disable Outputs Disable all outputs Freeze Last Frame Freeze image to last good frame last frame having valid SAV and EAV codes e Freeze to Color Freeze image to a color raster as selected using Framesync LOS Freeze Color control FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Operating Instructions 3 25 continued Framesync LOS Freeze Color Framesync LOS Freeze Color Yellow Cyan Green Magenta Red Blue Gray 10 Gray 25 Gray 50 Black custom Card edge Control Menu FS 1 2 LOSC White Yellow Cyan Green
7. Refer to Audio Mixing function description on page 3 51 for more information Mono Mix as Source Source hone wf Card edge Control Menu Aud 1 2 3 4 AES Ch as source Destination AES Ch 1 Mono Mono mix selection Mono selection in Source drop down list allows mono mix content to be the source for the selected destination AES channel In this example the mono content is the source for destination AES Ch 1 Note Mono mix content is set up using Mono Mixer Selection in the Audio Mixing function Refer to Audio Mixing function description on page 3 51 for more information Dolby Decoded Channel as Source Source Dolby Gh 1 Dolby Ch 1 Dolby hix 2 Card edge Control Menu Aud 1 2 3 4 AES Ch Db Source Dolby channel 1 M2 3 38 Operating Instructions Destination AES Ch 1 Dolby Ch 1 thru Dolby Ch 8 range in Source drop down list enables a Dolby decoded channel to be the source for the selected destination AES channel In this example Dolby decoded Ch 1 is the source for destination AES Ch 1 Note Drop down choices of Ch 1 thru Ch 8 and Mix 1 Mix 2 represent maximum channels available Actual active channel complement is per received Dolby format and upstream encoding Inactive channels should not be used Refer to Dolby Metadata function description on page 3 42 for more information Refer to Dolby E Processing and Routing Example on page 3 58
8. Individual AES Zero Delay Embedding On Off control for each AES pair 1 thru 8 disables or enables Zero Delay Embedding as follows Off Disables Zero Delay Embedding for the selected AES input pair Zero delay embedding is set to Off by default On The selected pair directly embeds into its corresponding group AES Pair 1 embeds into embedded channels 1 and 2 AES pair 2 embeds into embedded channels 3 and 4 and so on with the normal frame sync audio delay being bypassed Note Zero Delay Embedding overrides the standard audio routing system For example if AES Pair 1 is selected then the controls to route into embedded channels 1 and 2 will not apply Gain and polarity control is not available when zero delay embedding is enabled Status Displays cs See Pair 1 Not Present Pair 2 Present Professional Pair 8 Mot Present Embedded Group 1 Channel 1 Status Present Professional Embedded Group 4 Channel 16 Status Present Dolby E FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Individual signal status displays for AES pairs 1 8 and embedded audio channels 1 16 as follows Not Present Indicates AES pair or embedded channel does not contain recognized audio PCM data Note Channel displaying Not Present may still carry usable audio data with Not Present being displayed due to invalid headers Present Professional Indicates AES pair or embedded channel contains recognized AES audio PCM data Present Consumer
9. METADATA OUT 2X2 MUX DOLBY ENCODED EMBEDDED PAIR 1 2 15 16 DOLBY CH1 DOLBY i Ae DOLBY ENCODED A AES PAIR 1 8 DECODE CHANNELS PAIR MIX2 CH 1 MIX 2 INPUT SELECT DOLBY ENCODED CHANNEL FORMAT PGM IDENTIFICATION USER INTERFACE DISPLAY Figure 1 7 Dolby Decoding and Metadata Output Processing Rear Modules The FSD 8240 physically interfaces to system video and audio connections using a Rear Module All inputs and outputs shown in Figure 1 1 enter and exit the card via the card edge backplane connector The Rear Module breaks out the FSD 8240 card edge connections to industry standard connections that interface with other components and systems in the signal chain In this manner the particular inputs and outputs required for a particular application can be accommodated using a Rear Module that suits the requirements The required input and outputs are broken out to the industry standard connectors on the Rear Module the unused inputs and outputs remain unterminated and not available for use The full assortment of Rear Modules is described in the section Installing a Rear Module on page 2 4 Supported Audio and Video Formats The FSD 8240 supports all current SMPTE standard SD and HD video formats Table 1 1 lists and provides details regarding the audio and video formats supported by the FSD 8240 Table 1 1 Supported Audio and Video Formats tem o Descriptioni Specification
10. 16 9 1111 16 9 wialt 4 3 center tu oded Frame CEL No code presen STOUT 4 5 Center _ 16 9 image protected 0011 4 3 center 1101 4 3 with alternate 14 9 center 0100 Box gt 16 9 1110 16 9 win alternate 14 9 center center 16 9 with alternate 4 3 Full frame 2 center 1 AFD codes numbering and definitions conform to SMPTE 2016 1 2007 2 Image Protected implies picture content that must not be cropped by conversion processes or display devices Alternate center formats may have protected center areas with areas outside of the protected area not containing mandatory content Output Line Allows selecting the line location of the AFD data within the video signal Ancillary Data space Range is 9 thru 41 TT Note Although the output line drop down will allow any choice Output Line a within the 9 thru 41 range the actual range is automatically clamped limited to certain ranges to prevent inadvertent conflict with active picture area depending on video format Refer to the section Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges on page 3 14 for more information The card does not check for conflicts on a given line number Make certain the selected line is available and carrying no other data FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Operating Instructions 3 21 Provides video Frame Sync offset and audio re sync tools Framesync Enable Reference 2 Input Video Card edge Cont
11. 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 Notice This is a Class A product In domestic environments this product may A 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 module 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 lt 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 appr
12. saws ti ea of parameter groups related to a particular FSD 8240 Each submenu consists of groups of parameters related to the function submenu Using the Video Proc function submenu example the individual parameters for this function consist of various processor parameters such as Luma Gain Saturation and so on Figure 3 1 Function Submenu Parameter Submenu Overview 3 2 Operating Instructions FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Card edge Controls Indicators and Display Figure 3 2 shows and describes the FSD 8240 card edge controls indicators and display RMT LED ERR LED ail i 4 Character Display 1080 LED 2 il INPUT FORMAT LEDs 720 LED ejay 625 LED 525 LED Menu Select Toggle Switch Exit Submenu Pushbutton MENU DEPTH LEDs Enter Submenu Pushbutton Figure 3 2 Controls Indicators and Display Card edge Controls This section provides a general overview of the components used for navigating the menu system on the card edge 4 Character Display Displays 4 digit abbreviated code showing menu and submenu selections When in a menu displaying a parameter setting the display shows parametric scalar value and sign where applicable Menu Selection Toggle Switch When in a menu or submenu selection mode moving the switch up or down toggles up and down through the menu or submenu item choices When in a mode where a parameter setting is displayed moving the switch up or down i
13. 3 11 Card Access Navigation Card Info Pane Card Function Submenu and Controls Pane Tree Pane __ Fl DashBoard SNMP Frame 7 Slot SNMP Frame 7 Slot openGear Network Car ame 6 Slot 3 ame 6 Slot 2 rame 6 Slot Frame 14 Slot X p Dolby Timecode Tone Generator Audio Mixing Licensable Features Presets Audio Input Controls Video Proc Framesync Embedded Audio Group 1 2 Embedded Audio Group 3 4 Card Info Figure 3 7 FSD 8240 Tabs in DashBoard 3 12 Operating Instructions FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Checking Card Information The operating status and software version the FSD 8240 card can be checked using DashBoard or the card edge control user interface Figure 3 8 shows and describes the FSD 8240 card information screen using DashBoard and accessing card information using the card edge control user interface Proper operating status in DashBoard is denoted by green icons for the status indicators shown in Figure 3 8 Yellow or red icons respectively indicate an alert or failure condition Refer to the section Troubleshooting on page 3 60 for corrective action Fi DashBoard File View TreeView Window Help The Tree View shows the cards seen by DashBoard In te Basic Tree View X Frame 6 Slot 1 Frame 14 Slot F5D 8240 X a this example Frame 1A is hosting a FSD 8240 card in slot T ii i Frame iA Slot 0 mFC 8310 N JSlot 7 FSD 8240 FSD 8240 Card state OK Connection
14. Indicates AES pair or embedded channel contains audio PCM data other than AES for example S PDIF Present Dolby E Indicates AES pair or embedded channel contains Dolby E encoded data Present Dolby Digital Indicates AES pair or embedded channel contains Dolby Digital encoded data Note Dolby status displays shown to the left only occur for valid Dolby signals meeting SMPTE 337M standard When Dolby E or Dolby Digital is present on a discrete AES pair or an embedded audio pair the decoder can provide up to 10 decoded channels according to the Dolby sub format and received metadata All channels are available as inputs to audio routing Operating Instructions 3 17 Audio Input Controls continued Embedded Unity Channel Selection Embedded Unity Channel Selection Embedded AES Selects unity reset of Embedded Audio Group 1 2 and 3 4 controls and re establishes default 1 to 1 routing as follows Embedded Routes Embedded Ch 1 thru Ch 16 as sources to destination channels Embedded Ch 1 thru Embedded Ch 16 AES Routes AES Ch 1 thru Ch 16 as sources to destination channels Embedded Ch 1 thru Embedded Ch 16 AES Unity Channel Selection AES Unity Channel Selection Embedded AES Selects unity reset of AES Outputs Pairs 1 4 and 5 8 controls and re establishes default 1 to 1 routing as follows Embedded Routes Embedded Ch 1 thru Ch 16 as sources to destination channels AE
15. Q 00 Q 00 Q 00 Q 00 240 0 gt 40 0 240 0 gt 40 0 80 0 80 0 gt 80 0 80 0 0 0 0 03 0 03 0 03 Channel is Unmuted Unmuted Unmuted Unmuted Phase Normal MM Normal Mm Normal v Normal Nd Embedded Audio Group 3 4 SD Audio Depth 20 bit Group Enable Dono Destination Embedded Ch 9 Embedded Ch 16 Source silence Vv Silence v Gain dB 40 0 40 0 Q 20 0 Q 20 0 gt 40 0 gt 40 0 80 0 80 0 0 0 0 0 Channel is Unmuted Unmuted Phase Normal v Normal v FSD 8240 SDI OUT Using the Embedded Audio Group 1 2 and 3 4 function the Source selections shown above route the discrete AES audio signals received AES CH7 on the FSD 8240 card Rear Module el SMP AES IN 5 thru AES IN 7 BNC AES CH 8 EMBED CH 2 connectors to embedded channels 1 TO AES CHO EMBED CH 3 thru 6 Unused embedded channels CONSOLE EMBED CH 4 7 thru 16 are set to Silence mute AES CH 11 EMBED CH 5 AES CH 12 EMBED CH 6 Si EMBED CH 7 lence EMBED CH 16 Figure 3 13 Audio Routing Example 3 of 3 FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Operating Instructions 3 57 Dolby E Processing and Routing Example Figure 3 14 shows an example of using the FSD 8240 Audio Input Controls Dolby Decoder and Embedded Audio Group 1 2 functions to decode a received Dolby E encoded pair and route the decoded channels The example also shows routing the metadata to the FSD 8240 DOLBY META output Note tha
16. Range is 1124 thru 1124 lines Note Lines refer to lines in the output video format and not to the reference format Horizontal Delay Control Horizontal Delay us l i i 64 000 Card edge Control Menu FS 1 2 HOS Horizontal delay value value When Framesync is enabled sets in usec of output video timing horizontal delay between the output video and the frame sync reference Range is 64 000 thru 64 000 usec Note When an external framesync reference is used the card will not produce a framesync reset until the variance between framesync reference and output video exceeds 2 clock periods Therefore a framesync reset will not result if offsets within this window are applied To apply an offset framesync reset within this window first apply a relatively large offset then apply the target smaller offset Example To apply a 1 period offset first apply a 10 period positive offset and then apply a 9 period negative offset This results in the target 1 period offset being applied to the output video 3 22 Operating Instructions FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Minimum Latency Control When Framesync is enabled specifies the smallest amount of latency allowed by the frame sync latency measurement in output video frames D The frame sync will not output a frame unless the specified number of frames are captured in the buffer The operational latency of the frame sync is always be
17. individually described below All user control interfaces described here are cross compatible and can operate together as desired Where applicable any control setting change made using a particular user interface 1s reflected on any other connected interface DFR 8321 CN FRAME WITH MFC 8320 N Card edge Controls In conjuction with a DFR 8321 frame The FSD 8240 can be equipped with an MFC 8320 N card the controlled using built in FSD 8240 can be remotely controlled DashBoard card edge controls over a LAN Using a computer with DashBoard installed the FSD 8240 can be remotely controlled over a LAN Figure 1 8 User Control Interface Built in Card edge User Interface Using the built in card edge controls and display card control settings can be set using a front panel menu which is described in the section Control and Display Descriptions on page 3 2 Some of the FSD 8240 functions described in this manual are available only when using DashBoard DashBoard User Interface Using DashBoard the FSD 8240 and other cards installed in the DFR 8321 series frame can be controlled from a computer and monitor DashBoard allows users to view all frames on a network with control and monitoring for all populated slots inside a frame This simplifies the setup and use of numerous modules in a large installation and offers the ability to centralize monitoring Cards define their controllable parameters to DashBoard so the control inte
18. or AES channel audio source selection for each of the five inputs as shown below Down Mixer Selection _______ EmbedCh1 w Embed Ch 1 A e Embed Ch 16 AES Ch1 J AES Ch 16 Silente The example below shows selection from various sources and the resulting stereo pair DM L and DM R The two signals comprising the pair can be routed and processed the same as any other audio input source Down Mixer Selection EMBED CH1 CH16 2000 arena Left EmbedChi W Right Embed Ch2 W raaa AES CH1 CH16 ssannnuuue Center AESChE v Left Surround EmbedCh4 W Right Surround EmbedCh5 W EMBEDDED CH 1 EMBEDDED CH 2 AES CH 6 EMBEDDED CH 4 EMBEDDED CH 5 Note The stereo pair are basic L R PCM signals with no additional encoded information Center Mix Ratio Control Center Mix Ratio dB 10 0 FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Adjusts the attenuation ratio of center channel content from 5 channel source that is re applied as Lt and Rt content to the DM L and DM R stereo mix e Minimum attenuation setting 0 0 dB applies no ratiometric reduction Center channel content is restored as in phase center channel content with no attenuation making center channel content more predominate in the overall mix e Maximum attenuation setting 10 0 dB applies a 10 dB ratiometric reduction of center channel content Center channel content is restored as in phase center cha
19. 8 CC 10 Dolby Metadata 13 and AFD now on line 18 SE ss resolved Dolby Metadata 13 AFD 18 ___ CORDIS gt CARD n tooo o AFD Insertion corrected to use VANC line 18 Figure 3 10 Example VANC Line Number Allocation Resolved 3 14 Operating Instructions FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Function Submenu List and Descriptions This section individually lists and describes each FSD 8240 function submenu tab and its related list selections controls and parameters Where helpful examples showing usage of a function are also provided This information is primarily based upon using DashBoard to access each function and its corresponding submenus and parameters All numeric scalar parameters displayed on DashBoard can be changed using the slider controls arrows or by numeric keypad entry in the corresponding numeric field When using 2 numeric keypad entry add a return after the entry to commit the entry This section also provides abbreviated menu structure charts showing the menu structure for accessing the function parameter using the card edge controls If using card edge controls refer to the section Card edge Control Menu Submenu Structure on page 3 5 for an explanation and an example of card edge control menu structure navigation Where this is not shown for a particular control this indicates the control is not available using card edge controls On DashBoard itself
20. AES IN 1 4 na N lt ag LUI AUDIO i AES IN S OUT 1 4 9 FRAME SYNC TRACKING DELAY AND USER OFFSET AES ENCODE AES OUT 1 4 Available on the R2 8240 rear modules only Figure 1 1 Simplified Block Diagram FSD 8240 FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Introduction 1 3 Functional Summary Figure 1 1 shows a functional block diagram of the FSD 8240 The frame synchronizer also includes a full 16 channel audio embedder de embedder and an 8 channel The FSD 8240 also handles AFD code detection insertion and transfer of Dolby metadata The FSD 8240 also performs Dolby E and Dolby Digital decoding and decoded channel routing Some of the functions described below are available only when using the DashBoard Refer to the section User Control Interface on page 1 12 for user interface descriptions Input Output Formats The FSD 8240 provides the following inputs e HD SD SDI IN dual rate HD SD SDI input e AES I O 1 4 user switchable as AES inputs or AES outputs e AES IN 5 8 dedicated AES inputs The FSD 8240 provides the following outputs e SDI OUT two dual rate HD SD SDI buffered video outputs e RCK OUT two reclocked HD SD SDI input copies e AES OUT 1 8 dedicated AES outputs e AES I O 1 4 user switchable as AES inputs or AES outputs e DOLBY META RS 485 Dolby metadata output extracted from input video Note that RS 485 Dolby metadata out
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22. INPUT BI received and locked onto by the card 1080 720 625 525 ue FORMAT Continuous cycling of the LEDs indicates the card has not locked onto a particular format as in the case of no signal input Four green LEDs show the currently selected menu submenu depth navigation e No LEDs indicate top level menu items are now ready for selection One LED indicates first submenu items items subordinate to currently selected menu item are now ready for selection Two LEDs indicates second submenu items items subordinate Green to currently selected submenu item are now ready for selection MENU DEPTH Three LEDs indicates third submenu items items subordinate to currently selected submenu item are now ready for selection Typically this is the level where values can now be adjusted for a specific parameter Four LEDs indicate fourth submenu items are now ready for selection This depth is not applicable to most items 3 4 Operating Instructions FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Card edge Control Menu Submenu Structure Using the menu system of group menus and submenus described earlier the FSD 8240 parameters controls are organized into menus and submenus Table 3 2 As appropriate a submenu similarly may have its own further additional subordinate submenus Table 3 2 Card edge Control Menu Structure Menu Menu Depth as Depth indicated by LEDs reni a 1 Submenu 1 selection items Submenu 2 Submenu 2 selection item
23. Magenta Red Blue Gray 10 Gray 25 Gray 50 Black Custom In the event of LOS with Freeze to Color enabled above sets the image raster color from choices shown to the left Custom Color Hue Custom Color Hue i TT 360 0 Card edge Control Menu FS 1 2 CHUE value Custom freeze color hue in degrees Adjusts raster hue phase angle for custom LOS color 360 to 360 range in 0 1 steps null 0 3 26 Operating Instructions FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 continued Custom Color Saturation Custom Color Saturation l 0 0 Card edge Control Menu FS 1 2 CSAT percent Custom Color Y Level 64 Card edge Control Menu FS 1 2 CVAL value Luma level value Color saturation level in Custom Color Y Level i Adjusts raster saturation level for custom LOS color 0 to 100 range in 0 1 steps Adjusts raster luma level for custom LOS color 64 to 940 range Card edge Control Menu FS 1 2 RSYN Reset Framesync Card edge Control Menu FS 1 2 RSET Resync Video and Reference Resync Video and Reference Y Move toggle switch left or up to confirm reset Reject resync by pressing Exit Menu pushbutton Reset Framesync Confirm Y Move toggle switch left or up to confirm reset Reject reset by pressing Exit Menu pushbutton Resyncs video with external reference When Confirm is clicke
24. ONLINE cH Bt Frame 5 SY Frame 6 Card Info Product FSD 8240 Software Version Number Refer to this number to check that documentation such as this manual matches the card s Software Versiofi Number Use this number also when communicating to FPGA Build Number 2571 0 Ross Video regarding this card Manufacturer Ross Video Ltd Software Version 3 0 2634 o n v on on gt uw o co M N eal D mn Cu uw Oo lo Count 2 Version 2609 12V Power Rail 7 5V Power Rail 0 0952 VV Temperature Sensor 1 Power Consumption and Temperature Displays This display shows the power consumed by the FSD 8240 for both the 12V and 7 5V rails as well as ee eee 25994 key device temperatures Reference Standard 525i_5994 Temperature Sensor 2 n n z 000137ABB15 vico nudo Status Displays Frame snc These displays show the status the signal being received di ings saved by the FSD 8240 Green Settings icon shows that any changes made on DashBoard are sucessfully saved on the card s memory Info Checking Card Using Card edge Controls Figure 3 8 Card Info Utility FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Operating Instructions 3 13 Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges Table 3 4 lists typical default output video VANC line number locations for various ancillary data items that may be passed or handled by the card Table 3 4 Typical Ancillary Data Line Number Location
25. RS485 Input Video Routes the preserved input metadata to both embedding on the output SDI and the RS485 port on card so equipped Note Typically Metadata Output Source should be set to Embedded Dolby Decoder RS485 Dolby Decoder since this is the new metadata produced by the card decoder and should also be made available in the SDI stream and to any other external systems If embedding new metadata make certain to set its line number such that such that any old metadata for the same purpose is overwritten i e new metadata set to the same line number as the old metadata to be replaced Metadata Output Line Metadata Output Line 13 8 Allows selection of SMPTE 2020 1 metadata line location within the VANC space for source embedding selected above Range is 9 thru 41 default is line 13 Note Although the output line drop down will allow any choice within the 9 thru 41 range the actual range is automatically clamped limited to certain ranges to prevent inadvertent conflict with active picture area depending on video format Refer to the section Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges on page 3 14 for more information The card does not check for conflicts on a given line number Make certain the selected line is available and carrying no other data unless existing metadata is to be intentionally overwritten 3 44 Operating Instructions FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Dolby E Met
26. SDIOUT 1 SDI OUT 2 Figure 2 3 Cable Connections for the R2 8240 Figure 2 4 Cable Connections for the Rear Module R2M 8240 Rear Module R2 8240 Full Rear Module Each card occupies two slots and provides the following connections e HD SD SDI coaxial input SDI IN e Two HD SD SDI reclocked input copies RCK OUT 1 and RCK OUT 2 e Four AES I O coaxial input outputs AES I O 1 thru AES I O 4 I O function of each connection is user configurable e Two buffered SDI coaxial outputs SDI OUT 1 and SDI OUT 2 R2M 8240 Full Rear Module Each card occupies two slots and provides the following connections e HD SD SDI coaxial input SDI IN e Four AES I O coaxial input outputs AES I O 1 thru AES I O 4 I O function of each connection is user configurable e Two dedicated AES coaxial audio inputs AES IN 5 and AES IN 6 Eight dedicated AES coaxial audio outputs AES OUT 1 thru AES OUT 8 e Dolby RS 485 metadata output DOLBY META e Two buffered SDI coaxial outputs SDI OUT 1 and SDI OUT 2 Note AES OUT 1 thru AES OUT 4 always function as outputs regardless of whether AES I O 1 thru AES I O 4 are used as inputs or outputs 2 6 Installation FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Setting up Network Remote Control If network remote control is to be used for the frame and the frame has not yet been set up for remote control refer to the MFC 8300 Series User Manual for information If installing a card in a frame already equipped for
27. Unmuted Unmuted Unmuted Phase Invert Mv Normal 7v Normal v Normal v AES Audio Out Pairs 5 8 Ch 9 16 AES CH 9 AES CH 10 AES CH 11 AES CH 12 EMBEDDED CH1 CH 16 Embed Ch 4 The example above shows various Source selections and individual audio control settings for various audio sources fed to the Destination channels AES Ch 9 thru AES Ch 16 with the resulting setup AES I O 1 4 right The source to destination correlation shown here is only an example any of the sources AES IN 5 8 on the left can connect to any of the destinations on the right or receive sources Available sources also include up to four AES CH 13 AES CH 14 AES CH 15 AES CH 16 Down Mix R Note AES Ch 9 thru AES Ch 16 have controls that are identical to the Source Gain Mute and Phase controls described for AES Ch 1 Refer to AES Audio Out Pairs 1 4 on page 3 36 for descriptions of these controls For each channel its source and destination should be considered and appropriately set Unused destination channels should be set to the Silence selection FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Operating Instructions 3 41 Dolby Routes a Dolby encoded pair to the Dolby decoder and provides Dolby configuration display and metadata handling controls Note The Dolby tab controls described here appear only on card equipped with Dolby Decoder option DEC If nece
28. 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 gt 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 provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense a 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
29. and in this section the function submenu items are organized using tabs as shown below Audio Input Controls Tone Generator The table below provides a quick reference to the page numbers where each function submenu item can be found COC at FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Operating Instructions 3 15 Audio Input Controls Controls the AES Audio Input features for the eight AES pairs and displays signal status for the AES pairs and the 16 embedded audio channels Also provides global unity routing parameter control resets Note Also refer to the section AES Audio Input Advanced Features on page 1 8 for detailed information regarding these functions Card edge Control Menu Aud 1 2 3 4 AES SBYP AES AES SRC AES SRC Pair 1 Pair 2 Apply to AES pair 1 8 SRC Bypass is on SRC Enabled bypass is off Individual SRC Disable control for each AES pair 1 thru 8 disables or enables Sample Rate Conversion SRC bypass as follows Disabled On In this mode AES SRC for the corresponding AES pair is bypassed button pressed in SRC is set to Disabled bypass turned on by default This mode is preferred where the AES rate matches the input video rate This mode is necessary when embedding non PCM AES audio such a Dolby E or Dolby Digital audio streams Note In this mode AES rate must match the input video rate or audio dropouts will occur Note AES audio must be nominally 48 kH
30. embedding e Discrete AES input channels 1 16 are mapped to embedded audio output channels 1 16 e Embedded audio input channels 1 16 are Audio Mapping mapped to discrete AES output channels 1 16 Audio Input AES SRC Passthrough and Zero Delay Controls Embedding are all disabled Audio controls all All Gain and Phase polarity controls are set audio functions to unity and normal respectively All parameters set to unity null settings Framesync is disabled Reference 1 or 2 must be selected to enable the frame sync Download Presets allows all 16 presets to be stored to a specified location on a network computer for use with other FSD 8240 cards 3 54 Operating Instructions FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Audio Routing Example Using DashBoard Figure 3 11 shows an example of using the FSD 8240 Embedded Audio Group and AES Output Pairs functions to de embed audio route the audio to discrete outputs for post production processing and finally re embed the audio into the SDI video output Additionally the example shows how internal tone generator sources can be embedded into the SDI output Note that the source and destination correlations shown here are only examples any source can route to any destination FSD 8240 SDI IN SDI OUT Oi __ LO AUDIO AUDIO DE EMBED EMBED VIDEO OUTPUT WITH SIX EMBEDDED AUDIO CHANNELS POST PRODUCTION VIDEO FEED WITH 5 EMBEDDED AUDIO
31. example if both SD VITC Waveform and SD ATC_VITC timecode data are present on the input video and only ATC_VITC is desired using the Removal control will remove both timecodes from the output The ATC_VITC timecode by itself can then be re inserted on the output using the other controls discussed here Note When the Scaler is enabled ATC packets are automatically removed The Timecode function must be used to re insert the timecode data into the output video Source Priority As described here selects the priority assigned to each of the four supported formats in the event the preferred source is unavailable Each of the four Source Priority selection lists allows assignment of source priority from the following choices SO ITC Mone ATC LTC ATG MITO Source Priority 1 thru Source Priority 4 select the preferred format to be used in descending order i e Source Priority 2 selects the second most preferred format and so on Output Status Display Output Status 00 04 46 06 1 Source SODI VTC 3 48 Operating Instructions Displays the current content and source being used for the timecode data as follows Output Status 00 04 46 06 1 Source SDI VITO e Output status OK in this example running SDI VITC timecode received and outputted Output Status No Quiput Available Timecode not available due to lack of appropriate input timecode data on enabled formats Note Timecode output r
32. for an example of using Dolby decoding FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 AES Audio Out Pairs 1 4 continued Tone Generator 1 thru 4 as Source Destination AES Ch 1 Tone 1 Tone 2 Tone 3 Tone 4 w Card edge Control Menu Aud 1 2 3 4 AES Ch Src TG Source Tone Generator 1 4 Tone Generator 1 thru Tone Generator 4 range in Source drop down list enables one of four tone generators Tone 1 thru Tone 4 to be the source for the selected destination AES channel In this example Tone 1 tone generator 1 is the source for destination AES Ch 1 Note Tone generator frequencies can be independently set for the four tone generator sources Refer to Tone Generator function description on page 3 53 for more information Silence Mute as Source Destination AES Ch 1 Card edge Control Menu Aud 1 2 3 4 AES Ch Off Channel Silence Gain dB Control Gain dB Card edge Control Menu Aud 1 2 3 4 AES Ch value Gain value in dB Silence selection in Source drop down list mutes the selected destination AES channel Use this setting for unused destination channels In this example silence muting is applied to AES Ch 1 Adjusts and displays relative gain in dB applied to the corresponding destination AES channel 80 to 40 dB range in 0 1 dB steps unity 0 0 dB FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Operating Instructions 3 39 A
33. of problems with your FSD 8240 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 2 Power Check Check the power indicator LED on the distribution frame front panel for the presence of power If the power LED 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 Re seat the Card in the Frame Eject the card and re insert it into the frame Check Control Settings Refer to the Installation and User Controls sections of this manual to verify all user adjustable component settings 5 Input Signal Status Verify that source equipment is operating correctly and that a valid signal is being supplied 6 Output Signal Path Verify that destination equipment is operating correctly and receiving a valid sign
34. shows a general error issued by the FSD 8240 card in slot 7 Specific errors are displayed in the Card Info pane in this example No connection to device indicating FSD 8240 card is not connecting to frame LAN If the FSD 8240 card is not connecting to the frame or LAN all controls are grayed out as shown in the example here Gray indicator icon in Card Access Navigation Tree pane shows card s are not being seen by DashBoard due to lack of connection to frame LAN in this example both a FSD 8240 card in slot 7 and the MFC 8320 N Network Controller Card for its frame in slot 0 are not being seen Yellow indicator icon in Card Access Navigation Tree pane shows card with Alert condition in this example the Card Access Navigation Tree pane shows a general alert issued by the MFC 8320 N Network Controller Card Clicking the card slot position in the Card Access Navigation Tree in this example Network Controller Card Slot 0 MFC 8320 N opens the Card Info pane for the selected card In this example a Fan Door Open specific error is displayed Yellow indicator icon in FSD 8240 Card Info pane shows error alert along with cause for alert in this example the FSD 8240 is receiving no video input or a video input that is invalid for the card and or its current settings Where available error messages within a function submenu pane show highly specific information relating to detected errors in this example message
35. shows an invalid or missing Framesync Enable reference selection FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Access Card Info panes for specific cards by clicking the card slot position in the Card Access Navigation Tree pane as shown in the example in Figure 3 17 Gi DashBoard By clicking on Slot 0 MFC 8320 N in this example Card Info is displayed for frame Network Controller Card File View Tree View Window Help R Basic Tree View x a o AS Peio BM Frame 1A Slot 0 MFC 8320 N 510 3 F5D 8240 Es seu Frame 5 EJ ceap Frame 6 MFC 8320 N Card state Fan Door Open Connection ONLINE Product Software Rev Status for selected card is shown here in this example connection OK and Fan Door Open alert Hardware Power Product MFc 8320 N Board Rev 3a Serial Number tartine Card general information is displayed in lower portion of Card Info pane By clicking on Slot 7 FSD 8240 in this example Card Info is shown for FSD 8240 card in slot 7 Gi DashBoard File View Tree View Window Help X Basic Tree View X Frame amp Slot 1 A seu Frame 14 SD 8240 Slot 0 MFC 8320 N Br ard state OK Slot 7 FSD 8240 ES Frame 5 amp seu Frame 6 Card Info Product Manufacturer Software Version FPGA Build Number DSP 12V Power Rail 7 5V Power Rail Temperature Sensor 1 Temperature Sensor 2 Video Input Standard Reference Standard SSN Vide
36. submenu tab on page 3 22 for more information Make certain respective control is set to On or Control s not enabled Ancillary data closed captioning Enabled as appropriate timecode Dolby metadata AFD not transferred through FSD 8240 FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 VANC line number conflict between two or more ancillary data items Make certain each ancillary data item to be passed is assigned a unique line number Refer to the section Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges on page 3 14 Operating Instructions 3 65 Table 3 8 Troubleshooting Processing Errors by Symptom Continued Symptom Error Condition Corrective Action Dolby data indicated as Present on Audio Input Controls Status display does not process or cannot be accessed as an audio source Audio signal s do not route as expected Parameter control not available as expected Audio not processed or passed through card Audio not processed or passed through card Input Select in Dolby Decoder function selection not set for pair carrying locked Dolby data Upstream metadata not enabled Audio Input Controls AES Passthrough or Zero Delay Embedding mode may inadvertently be enabled Input audio of type that cannot be locked by FSD 8240 card Enable control not turned on AES pairs 1 thru 4 switch not set for Input factory default mode In Case of Problems Make certain intended channels carry
37. the FSD 8240 card edge controls Figure 3 5 shows the same setup described in Table 3 3 as performed using DashBoard Note how this setup is greatly simplified using DashBoard with most of the discrete tasks A through S in Table 3 3 performed with the card edge controls now rolled into simple actions using DashBoard Select top level menu item Embedded Audio Group 1 A B in Table 3 3 Set Enable to On C D in Table 3 3 Licensable Features Presets Embedded Audio Group 3 4 AES Audio Out Pairs 1 4 AES Audio Out Pairs 5 8 Dolby Tone Generator Audio Mixina Audio Input Contrals Video Proc AFD Framesync Embecded Audio Group 1 2 Select Embedded SD Audio Depth 20 it Ch 1 Source as Embedded Ch 3 Group Enable On E G in Table 3 3 Destination Source mbed Ch3 M Embed Ch2 M Embed Ch3 M Embed Ch4 M Gain dB 740 0 740 0 740 0 740 0 Sat Gantor 200 Q 20 0 QD 200 QD 20 0 40 0 gt 40 0 gt 40 0 40 0 Embedded Chi to 80 0 gt 80 0 gt 80 0 gt 80 0 12 1 using direct 12 1154 0 0 00 00 dra eniry a Channel is Unmuted Unmuted Unmuted Unmuted Ao abies mV oma v Poma v Poma v I IN lapie 3 Group Enable Set Phase for Gain dB 40 0 40 0 40 0 40 0 Embedded Ch1 to Qoo Q oo Q i00 Q oo nve rt gt 40 0 40 0 gt 40 0 40 0 J K in Table 3 3 Ss SS ee Sa Channel is Unmuted Unmuted Unmuted Unmuted Figure 3 5 DashBoard Setup of Example Embedded Audio Function 1 of 2 FSD 8240
38. the slot When resistance is noticed gently continue pushing the card until its rear printed circuit edge terminals engage fully into the rear module mating connector Caution f the card resists fully engaging in rear module mating connector check AN for alignment and proper insertion in slot tracks Damage to card and or rear module may occur if improper card insertion is attempted Verify that the card is fully engaged in rear module mating connector 8 Close the frame front access panel 9 Connect the input and output cables as outlined in the section Cabling for the FSD 8240 on page 2 6 10 Repeat steps 1 through 9 for other cards Operating Tip To remove a card press down on the ejector tab to unseat the card from the rear module mating connector Evenly draw the card from its slot This completes the procedure for installing the FSD 8240 in a DFR 8300 series frame FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Installation 2 5 Cabling for the FSD 8240 This section provides information for connecting cables to the installed rear modules in the DFR 8300 series frame Note that the FSD 8240 card BNC inputs are internally 75 ohm terminated It is not necessary to terminate unused BNC inputs or outputs Not connected nane OO AES OUT 2 AES IN OUT 1 seni OO O AES In Out 1 AES OUT 4 AES IN OUT3 AES IN OUT 4 AES In Out 3 AES In Out 4 AES OUT 6 AES IN 5 AES IN 6 SDI Out 1 SDI Out 2 AES OUT8
39. when the offset is applied using this control if the Audio Hard Resync Threshold control is not at a setting greater than the delay offset To prevent this condition during an on air manipulation it is recommended that the Audio Hard Resync Threshold control be set high enough such that expected delay offsets exceeding 1 1 2 frames are progressively applied Note If using Audio Offset control to perform off air corrections it is recommended to temporarily set the Audio Hard Resync Threshold control to its minimum setting thereby allowing the offset to be assessed and corrected as fast as possible Current Audio Delay Display Current Audio Delay 2 02 ms 0 Frames 31 lines Card edge Control Menu FS 1 2 3 value Delay value in msec Displays the current input to output audio delay in msec units as well as in terms of Frames fractional frame in number of lines Note Value shown in column 3 is displayed value only No control is available in this mode Video Delay Display Video Delay 0 068 ms 0 Frames 1 lines Card edge Control Menu FS 1 2 VDLY value Delay value in msec Displays the current input to output video delay in msec units as well as in terms of Frames fractional frame in number of lines Note Value shown in column 2 is displayed value only No control is available in this mode 3 24 Operating Instructions FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 continued
40. 240 and this manual at the same time this manual reflects all facets of your card If your card was purchased earlier than receiving this manual you can check the Software Version of your card and see if it matches the Software Version covered by this manual If necessary the Software Release Number Software Build Number of your FSD 8240 can be checked by viewing this information as displayed on the Info submenu on the card edge display or by checking the Card Info menu in DashBoard Refer to the section Checking Card Information on page 3 13 for more information This section provides guidance when your card software does not match this manual Card software is an earlier version Card is not loaded with the latest software Not all functions and or specified performance described in this manual may be available You can update your card by 1 Contacting Ross Technical Support 2 Downloading the latest firmware and or software for your card onto your computer 3 Uploading the firmware and or software to your card through DashBoard Software updates are field installed without any need to remove the card from its frame Card Software is a newer version A new manual is expediently released whenever a card s software is updated and specifications and or functionality have changed as compared to an earlier version a new manual is not necessarily released if specifications and or functionality have not changed A manual earlie
41. Audio Depth 24 bit Group Enable on Destination Embedded Ch 9 Embedded Ch 10 Embedded Ch 11 Embedded Ch 12 Source Dolby Chi v Dolby Ch2 v Dolby Ch 3 Dolby Ch 4 v In this example since the decoder displays a 5 1 2 configuration the eight channels comprising this configuration can be Gain dB 40 0 40 0 40 0 40 0 embedded using eight spare Q 00 00 Q i00 Q 00 embedded channels gt 40 0 40 0 40 0 gt 40 0 80 0 80 0 80 0 80 0 s As such the eight total 00 00 ule se decoded channels produced Channel is Unmuted Unmuted Unmuted Unmuted Dolby Ch 1 thru Dolby Ch 6 and Dolby Mix 1 Dolby Mix 2 corresponding to L R C LFE LS RS and Lo Ro monitors Phase Normal x Normal v Normal Y Group Enable on Normal v Destination Embedded Ch 13 Embedded Ch 14 Embedded Ch 15 Embedded Ch 16 Dolby Mix 2 MM can be respectively routed to embedded channels 9 thru 16 Source Dolbych5 w Doyche w Dolby Mint Gain dB 40 0 40 0 40 0 40 0 as shown to the left using the Q oo D 00 oo D oo Embedded Audio Group 3 4 400 40 0 40 0 400 function 80 0 80 0 80 0 80 0 ie o o 0 013 00 Note that decoder channels 7 Channel is Unmuted Unmuted Unmuted Unmuted and 8 are not used in this dra Normal Normal v Normal Normal format FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01
42. CHANNELS AUDIO ROUTING CONTROL EMBEDCH1 AES CH 1 EMBEN CUE usa PSE EMBED CH3 ___ EMBED CH4 _ AES CH 4 EMBED CH5_ a AESCH6 E AES OUT 1 AES OUT 2 AES CH7 A AES IN 5 AES CH 8 AES CH 9 as aes ch id lo l EMBED CH 7 EMBED CH 16 POST PRODUCTION CONSOLE Figure 3 11 Audio Routing Example 1 of 3 In the example here Embedded Channels 1 thru 5 are de embedded from the input SDI data and routed to discrete AES channels 1 thru 5 Also an internal tone generator TG1 is routed to AES channels 6 thru 8 respectively Figure 3 11 shows the FSD 8240 DashBoard control settings that result in this routing FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Operating Instructions 3 55 AES Audio Out Pairs 1 4 Destination AES Ch 1 AES Ch2 AES Ch3 AES Ch4 Source Embed Chi M Embed Ch2 M Embed Ch3 M Embed Ch4 M Gain dB 40 0 40 0 40 0 40 0 Q 00 Q 00 ino ino 240 0 240 0 240 0 240 0 80 0 80 0 80 0 80 0 6 0 6 0 10 03 10 03 Channel is Unmuted Unmuted Unmuted Unmuted Phase Normal Vv Normal Vv Normal Vv Normal Vv Destination AES Ch5 AES Ch6 AES Ch7 AES Ch8 Source Embed Ch 5 v Tone 1 Vv Silence v Silence v Gain dB l 40 0 40 0 240 0 40 0 Q 00 Q 00 Q 00 Q 00 40 0 40 0 40 0 gt 40 0 80 0 Z 80 0 Z 80 0 80 0 0 03 0 0 0 0 0 0 Channel is Unmuted Unmuted Unmute
43. DOLBY_EXNEW_C PNG Figure 3 15 Dolby E Processing Example 2 of 2 Operating Instructions 3 59 Troubleshooting This section provides general troubleshooting information and specific symptom corrective action for the FSD 8240 card and its remote control interface The FSD 8240 card requires no periodic maintenance in its normal operation if any error indication as described in this section occurs use this section to correct the condition Error and Failure Indicator Overview The FSD 8240 card itself and its remote control systems all to varying degrees provide error and failure indications Depending on how the FSD 8240 card is being used 1 e standalone or network controlled through DashBoard check all available indications in the event of an error or failure condition The various card and remote control error and failure indicators are individually described below The descriptions below provide general information for the various status and error indicators For specific failures also use the appropriate subsection listed below e Basic Troubleshooting Checks on page 3 64 Processing Error Troubleshooting on page 3 64 Card edge Status Error Indicators and Display Figure 3 16 shows and describes the FSD 8240 card edge status indicators and display These indicators and the display show status and error conditions relating to the card itself and remote network communications where applicable Becaus
44. Down Mix Left and Down Mix Right channels are a stereo pair derived from the L C R Ls and Rs channel inputs selected using the Audio Mixing function The stereo pair consists of basic L R PCM signals with no additional encoded information Refer to Audio Mixing function description on page 3 51 for more information 3 30 Operating Instructions FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Embedded Audio Group 1 2 continued 1 Embd Mono Mix as Source Destination Embedded Ch 1 Source 2 3 Grp Mong tu Card edge Control Menu Aud 4 Src Mono Mono mix selection as source Mono selection in Source drop down list allows mono mix content to be the source for the selected destination Embedded Audio Group channel In this example the mono content is the source for destination Embedded Ch 1 Note Mono mix content is set up using Mono Mixer Selection in the Audio Mixing function Refer to Audio Mixing function description on page 3 51 for more information 1 Embd Dolby Decoded Channel as Source Destination Embedded Ch 1 Source 2 3 Grp Ch Dolby Ch 1 v Dolby Ch 1 Dolby Mix 2 tu Card edge Control Menu Aud 4 Src Db Source Dolby Channel 1 thru M2 selection as source Dolby Ch 1 thru Dolby Ch 8 range in Source drop down list enables a Dolby decoded channel to be the source for the selected destination Embedded Audio Group channel In this exam
45. E M Ross Video Limited FSD 8240 HD SD SDI Frame Synchronizer with Dolby Decoding User Manual ni openGear _ lt _ Live Production Technology FSD 8240 e HD SD SDI Frame Synchronizer with Dolby Decoding User Manual Ross Part Number 8240DR 004 01 Release Date August 12 2011 Printed in Canada The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice or obligation Copyright 2011 Ross Video Limited All rights reserved Contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any form without the written permission of Ross Video Limited Reproduction or reverse engineering of copyrighted software is prohibited Patents This product is protected by the following US Patents 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 This product is protected by the following Canadian Patents 2039277 1237518 1127289 Other patents pending Notice The material in this manual is furnished for informational use only It is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as commitment by Ross Video Limited Ross Video Limited assumes no responsibility or liability for errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual Trademarks ROSS is a registered trademark of Ross Video Limited Ross ROSS ROSS are registered trademarks of Ross Video Limited openGear is a registered trademark of Ross Video Limite
46. ES Audio Out Pairs 1 4 continued Mute Control Allows pushbutton On Off channel muting while saving all other settings Channel is Unmuted Channel is Muted Card edge Control Menu Aud 1 2 3 4 AES Ch Off Unmuted On Muted Phase Control Selects between Normal and Invert phase relative to source original phase for the destination AES output channel Invert i Card edge Control Menu Aud 1 2 3 4 AES Ch Norm Non invert Inv Inverted 3 40 Operating Instructions FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 a Routes audio sources to AES output channels 9 thru 16 AES Audio Out AES Audio Out Pairs 5 8 Pairs 5 8 Also provides Gain Muting and Phase Invert controls for each channel Destination AES Ch9 AES Ch 10 AES Ch 11 AES Ch 12 Source AES Che v AES Ch7 v Embed Ch4 M Embed Ch5 M Gain dB 40 0 40 0 40 0 40 0 00 00 Q 00 Q 0 0 240 0 240 0 gt 40 0 gt 40 0 80 0 80 0 80 0 80 0 6 03 6 03 0 03 00 Channel is Unmuted Unmuted Unmuted Unmuted Phase Normal x Normal Vv Normal v Normal x Destination AES Ch 13 AES Ch 14 AES Ch 15 AES Ch 16 Source AES Ch 4 v Silence Vv Down Mix Left M Down Mix Right Gain dB 40 0 40 0 40 0 40 0 ino Q 00 gt 00 Q 00 40 0 40 0 40 0 40 0 80 0 80 0 Z 80 0 Z 80 0 10 09 0 03 3 0 8 3 015 Channel is Unmuted
47. FSD 8240 via Remote Control i 3 11 Accessing the Card via DashBoard li 3 11 Checking Card Informatio ina 3 13 Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges i 3 14 Function Submenu List and Descriptions 3 15 FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Contents i ii Contents Audio Routing Example Using DashBoard i 3 55 Dolby E Processing and Routing Example iii 3 58 Troubleshoot nesne a labili 3 60 Error and Failure Indicator Overview insien insanin ai 3 60 Processing Error Troubleshooting i 3 64 WECO PODEN sarai aiar 3 66 Specifications 4 Technical SPC CIC AL OS alain 4 2 Service Information 5 Troubleshooting Checklistor aea Er E AE 5 2 Warranty and Repair POMC yc ices eo a aA ae 5 3 FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Introduction In This Chapter This chapter contains the following information e Overview e Functional Block Diagram e Functional Summary e Manual Overview e Documentation Terms and Conventions A Word of Thanks Congratulations on choosing an openGear FSD 8240 HD SD SDI Frame Synchronizer with Dolby Decoding Your FSD 8240 is part of a full line of Digital 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
48. I O 1 4 NY AES Ch 1 CH 11 OdB ay are OdB AES IN 5 8 Embedded Audio Group 4 AES Ch 14 20dB 0dB Silence CH 15 CH 16 3 34 Operating Instructions FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Embedded Audio Group 3 4 continued SD Audio Depth SD Audio Depth SD Audio Depth Allows option of using 24 bit audio data structure per SMPTE 272M 3 10 default is 20 bit per SMPTE 272M 3 5 Note If 24 bit depth is desired make certain downstream equipment is compatible with 24 bit SD audio data Depth control setting applied here affects both Embedded Audio Group 1 2 and 3 4 Group Enable Group Enable rom Card edge Control Menu Aud 1 2 3 4 Embd Grp1 Group 1 select range is Group 1 4 Enabled Disabled When enabled On enables the embedding of the corresponding embedded audio group Embedded Audio Group 3 or Embedded Audio Group 4 Embedded Audio Group 3 consists of embedded channels 9 thru 12 e Embedded Audio Group 4 consists of embedded channels 13 thru 16 Two Group Enable buttons correspondingly enable or disable Embedded Audio Group 3 and Embedded Audio Group 4 Disabling a group removes the entire group of embedded audio channels while preserving the settings of the channels belonging to the group Note Embedded Ch 9 thru Embedded Ch 16 have controls that are identical to the Source Gain Mute and Phase controls described fo
49. Mm Normal Mm Destination AES Ch 5 AES Ch6 AES Ch7 AES Ch8 Source AES Chs v AES ChB Vv AES Ch4 v Tone 4 v Gain dB 40 0 40 0 40 0 40 0 0 0 20 0 20 0 20 0 QO Qi Ai di 240 0 240 0 240 0 240 0 80 0 80 0 80 0 80 0 10 0 10 05 0 05 6 05 Channel is Unmuted Unmuted Unmuted Unmuted Normal na Normal MM AES Audio Out Pairs 1 4 Ch 1 8 Embed Ch 4 AES CH 1 6dB Embed Ch 5 Embed Ch 6 Embed Ch 7 AES Ch 5 3 36 Operating Instructions FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 AES Audio Out Pairs 1 4 ee Note AES Ch 2 thru AES Ch 8 have controls that are identical to the Source Gain Mute and Phase controls described here for AES Ch 1 Therefore only the AES Ch 1 controls are shown here For each channel its source and destination should be considered and appropriately set Unused destination channels should be set to the Silence selection AES Channel Source Using the Source drop down list selects the audio source to be routed to the corresponding AES output channel from the choices described below Destination Source Embed Gh wt Card edge Control Menu Aud 1 2 3 AES Ch Destination channel number Set up to select Source Embedded Ch 1 thru Ch 16 as Source Embed Ch 1 thru Embed Ch 16 range in Source drop down list enables an embedded channel Ch 1 thru Ch 16 to be the source for the selected Destination destination AES
50. S Ch 1 thru AES Ch 16 AES Routes AES Ch 1 thru Ch 16 as sources to destination channels AES Ch 1 thru AES Ch 16 Apply Audio Channel Selection Apply Audio Unity Settings Applies embedded and AES unity channel selection as set in the above drop down lists To apply the selections click the Confirm button When Confirm is clicked a Confirm pop up appears requesting confirmation e Click Yes to proceed with the unity reset e Click No to reject unity reset For any selection following confirm the destination channel controls are default reset as follows e Gain is to unity Phase control is set to Normal Channel is set to Unmuted Tie AES and Embedded Controls Tie AES and Embedded Controls HANC Timecode Controls SDI ATC_LTC Status 00 10 46 02 0 Field 1 Line 9 Fi 00 1 0 46 02 0 Line 10 Preserve VITO Vv 00 1 0 46 02 0 Source ATC VITI SDI ATC_VITC Status Legacy SD ATC HANC Timecode Preservation Output Status HANC Timecode Preservation Selection Legacy SD ATC HANC Timecode Preservation Preserve VITO Zv Preserve LTC Preserve VITO over LTC Preserve LTC over VITO When set to Enabled gangs Gain Phase and Mute controls for same numbered Embedded and AES channels Ganging is bilateral with embedded channel control settings affecting corresponding AES channel controls and vice versa Where ATC_LTC or ATC_VITC timecode data is present on input video HANC sp
51. Surround Channel 3 dB Attenuation Compression Words Compression Profile Dynamic Range Compression Words Dynamic Range Compression Profile E O DOGO QOU00DO SRLCRISRS QO00DO attenuationis 348 attenuationis 3aB Q 0 0OODOOS Attenuationis 3d8 Attenuation is 34B ETILI Not indicated QOUUDO LeEiSOf noted J OOOO UOUUOU case 000000 ow UOUOUUU 000000 nonono Besse fs 0O Besse fs J 000000 Gs e OO flare farsi 00O fim sina fsa DNONODO fierce fesa 00000 Fim san sana OOOO FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Operating Instructions 3 45 i Displays the status and programming details for Dolby Digital program Dolby D Metadata dictated by the received external metadata Note This display is read only No changes can be made to the settings All displays are reports per the received metadata Information provided here is intended as an overview of the screen Displayed parameters are per ATSC A 52B definitions Refer to ATSC A 52B for detailed descriptions and background Updates the external metadata status and program configuration display screen The display always shows the last initiated metadata transaction to refresh screen for any changes click Update Note Metadata does not continuously report Use this button to report new metadata When clicked the button stays in the depressed position
52. Table 3 3 Card edge Controls Setup of Example Embedded Audio Function Setup Submenu Depth DIE Description Press Enter Menu again and in this example select Grp1 Embedded Audio Group 1 This selects the embedded audio group to be accessed Press Enter Menu again and in this example select On This sets the selected embedded audio group to Enabled Press Exit Menu and in this example select Ch01 Destination Embedded Channel 1 This selects the embedded channel to be accessed Press Enter Menu and select in this example Sre source for Embedded Channel 1 This selects the source for the embedded channel Press Enter Menu again and in this example select Em03 Embedded Channel 3 as source for Embedded Channel 1 Press Exit Menu and in this example select Gain gain adjustment field for selected embedded audio channel gain Press Enter Menu again and in this example select value a gain value of 12 1 for this channel Src or Gain Press Exit Menu and in this example select Pol J Pol phase for Embedded Channel 1 Norm Press Enter Menu again and in this example select Inv Inv invert polarity for Embedded Channel 1 Go to submenu and in this example select AES AES output channel selection This selects an AES output channel as the output for this group Press Enter Menu and in this example select Ch01 AES Output Channel 1 Press Enter Menu again and select in this example Src source fo
53. User Manual Iss 01 Destination Embedded Ch 5 Embedded Ch 6 Embedded Ch 7 Embedded Ch 8 Source Embed Ch 5 v Embed Ch 6 v Embed Ch 7 w Embed Ch 8 v Operating Instructions 3 9 Select AES Audio Out Pairs 1 4 L M in Table 3 3 Select Embedded Ch 1 as Source for AES Ch1 output N O in Table 3 3 Video Proc AFD Framesync Embedded Audio Group 1 2 Embedded Audio Group 3 4 AES Audio Out Pairs 5 8 Dolby Tone Generator Audio Mixing Licensable Features Presets Audio Input Controls AES Audio Out Pairs 1 4 Destination AES Ch 1 i S bedCh1 M E bedCh2 M fE bedCh3 M E bedCh4 M Set Gain for AES Ch1 sci n Lane i i f Gain dB A _ to 18 5 using direct ain dB fni gan ae gan gain f 0 0 20 0 20 0 0 0 numeric entry or slider Y E Y z 40 0 40 0 40 0 40 0 control A 80 0 i 80 0 A 80 0 A 80 0 P Q in Table 3 3 18 575 00 00 00 Channel is Unmuted Unmuted Unmuted Unmuted ormal v Normal v Normal v Normal w Destination Source Embed Ch5 M Embed Che M Embed ch7 w Embed che w Set Phase for AES Gain dB 40 0 40 0 40 0 40 0 Ch1 to Normal Q 00 Q 00 Q 00 Q 00 R S in Table 3 3 240 0 gt 40 0 240 0 gt 40 0 80 0 80 0 80 0 80 0 0 0 0 09 0 0 0 0 C
54. ace which can be affected by audio processing allows extracting and preserving HANC timecode data with re direction of the timecode data safely to the VANC space Using the drop down list selects the action to take in presence or absence of HANC ATC_VITC and or ATC_LTC timecode data Note For 525i2994 SD_ATC field 1 and field 2 timecode data is redirected to VANC lines 12 and 275 For 625i50 SD_ATC field 1 and field 2 timecode data is redirected to VANC lines 8 and 321 The card does not check for conflicts on a given line number Make certain the selected line is available and carrying no other data Refer to the section Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges on page 3 14 for more information 3 18 Operating Instructions FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Provides the following Video Proc parametric controls Video Proc Video Proc Video Proc On Off provides master on off control of all Video Proc functions Video Proc on When set to Off all processing is bypassed e When set to On currently displayed parameter settings take effect Card edge Control Menu Vid 1 2 3 Proc Enbl On Video Proc on Off Video Proc off Reset to Unity Reset to Unity provides unity reset control of all Video Proc functions When Confirm is clicked a Confirm pop up appears requesting Reset to Unity confirmation Click Yes to proceed with the unity reset Click No to reject unity reset Card edg
55. adata Displays the status and programming details for each Dolby E AC 3 program dictated by the received external metadata Note This display is read only No changes can be made to the settings All displays are reports per the received metadata Information provided here is intended as an overview of the screen Displayed parameters are per ATSC A 52B definitions Refer to ATSC A 52B for detailed descriptions and background Updates the external metadata status and program configuration display screen The display always shows the last initiated metadata transaction to refresh screen for any changes click Update Note Metadata does not continuously report Use this button to report new metadata When clicked the button stays in the depressed position while updating When the button displays the out position update is complete and all displays are current Where AC 3 programs exist for the Where AC 3 programs do not current metadata coding the columns exist for the current metadata show the details for the individual coding the columns are AC 3 programs collapsed Update Metadata Dolby E AC 3 Metadata Bitstream Mode Audio Coding Mode Center Mix Level Surround Mix Level Dolby Surround Mode LFE Enable Dialog Normalization Audio Production Information Mix Level DC Highpass Filter Bandwidth Lowpass Filter LFE Channel Lowpass Filter Surround Channel 90 Degrees Phase Shift Filter
56. adata rear module s Dolby META output can provide RS 485 metadata for downstream devices or systems Metadata on the Dolby META RS 485 output can also be sourced from either SDI input video or from the decoder as desired Features 1 2 Introduction The following features are standard with the FSD 8240 e Handles all popular formats of SD 270Mbps and HD 1 485Gbps signals e Glitch free handling of embedded audio when a frame is dropped or duplicated e Dolby Digital and Dolby E Decoding with optional metadata output e 16 channels of discrete audio embedding or de embedding e User offset to frame sync to align Dolby delay e AFD code insertion e HD SD closed captioning and flexible timecode support e Frame Sync with up to 13 frames of user adjustable delay e 4 internal tone generators e Reports status and configuration remotely via the DashBoard Control System e 5 year transferable warranty FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Functional Block Diagram This section provides a functional block diagram that outlines the workflow of the FSD 8240 RCLK SDI OUT 1 2 VIDEO PROCESSOR VIDEO AFD CODE PROCESSING FRAME SO INSERT EXT DOLBY REF IN METADATA 1 2 OUT METADATA ooo EXTRACT RE INSERT TC PROCESSING AUDIO PROCESSOR SDI IN AUDIO EQUALIZER DESERIALIZER DE EMBED j DOLBY DECODE GAIN CONTROL O Z gt O YX O O 5 lt Cp N LU ag AES F DECODE SRC m lt O
57. al 7 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 5 2 Service Information FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Warranty and Repair Policy The FSD 8240 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 FSD 8240 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 FSD 8240 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 watranties are expressly limited to the duration of this warranty This FSD 8240 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 FSD 8240 are to b
58. al x Invert v Normal v Embedded Audio Group 1 EMBEDDED CH 1 CH 16 1111 N Embed Ch 12 CH 1 The example above 0dB IG shows various Source i selections and qg enced 0dB a individual audio control settings for various audio sources fed to MESO G24 sanevenedna the Destination channels CH3 Embedded Ch 1 thru Te 0d Embedded Ch 8 in Embedded Gua Audio Groups 1 and 2 with the ii AET one OdB f resulting setup right SIR The source to destination CRE x correlation shown here is only an Embedded example any of the sources on AES IN 5 8 ei MOSTRI the left can connect to any of the N AES Ch 5 destinations on the right or to ASL Embedded Audio Groups 3 and l l 4 not shown here Additional D si sources not shown here are also available These are described i AES CH 8 on the following pages The controls shown here are described in detail on the CH7 Tei LIS CH 8 3 28 Operating Instructions FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Embedded Audio Group 1 2 continued SD Audio Depth SD Audio Depth SD Audio Depth Allows option of using 24 bit audio data structure per SMPTE 272M 3 10 default is 20 bit per SMPTE 272M 3 5 Note If 24 bit depth is desired make certain downstream equipment is compatible with 24 bit SD audio data Depth control setting applied here affects both Embedded Audio Group 1 2 and 3 4 Group Enable C
59. and connected to DashBoard no network setup is required for the card The card will be discovered by DashBoard and be ready for use FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Installation 2 7 2 8 Installation FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Operating Instructions In This Chapter This chapter describes the user interface controls indicators and displays both on card and remote controls for using the FSD 8240 card The FSD 8240 functions can be accessed and controlled using any of the user interfaces described here The following topics are discussed e Control and Display Descriptions e Card edge Controls Indicators and Display e DashBoard User Interface e Accessing the FSD 8240 via Remote Control e Checking Card Information e Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Operating Instructions 3 1 Control and Display Descriptions The format in which the FSD 8240 functional controls indicators and displays appear and are used varies depending on the user interface being used Regardless of the user interface being used access to the FSD 8240 functions and the controls indicators and displays related to a particular function follows a general arrangement of Function Submenus under which related parameters can be accessed as described in Function Submenu Parameter Submenu Overview below After familiarizing yourself with the arrangement described in Function Submenu Parameter Submenu Ove
60. ar Module is already installed in a DFR 8300 series frame If you are installing the FSD 8240 card in a slot with no rear module a rear module is required before cabling can be connected Refer to the section Installing a Rear Module on page 2 4 for rear module installation procedure Caution If required make certain the rear module s is installed before installing A the FSD 8240 card into the frame slot Damage to card and or rear module can occur if module installation is attempted with card already installed in the slot Installing the FSD 8240 Use the following procedure to install the FSD 8240 in a DFR 8300 series frame 1 Checkthe packaging in which the card was shipped for any extra items such as a rear module label In some cases this label is shipped with the card and should be installed on the rear I O connector bank corresponding to the slot location of the card 2 Determine the slot in which the FSD 8240 is to be installed Notice Heat and power distribution requirements within a frame may dictate AN specific slot placements of cards Cards with many heat producing components should be arranged to avoid areas of excess heat build up Open the frame front access panel While holding the card by the card edges align the card such that the plastic ejector tab is on the bottom 5 Align the card with the top and bottom guides of the slot in which the card is being installed 6 Gradually slide the card into
61. ard edge Control Menu Aud 1 2 3 4 Embd Grp1 Group Enable Group 1 selected On Off Enabled Disabled When enabled On enables the embedding of the corresponding embedded audio group Embedded Audio Group 1 or Embedded Audio Group 2 e Embedded Audio Group 1 consists of embedded channels 1 thru 4 Embedded Audio Group 2 consists of embedded channels 5 thru 8 Two Group Enable buttons correspondingly enable or disable Embedded Audio Group 1 and Embedded Audio Group 2 Disabling a group removes the entire group of embedded audio channels while preserving the settings of the channels belonging to the group Note Embedded Ch 2 thru Embedded Ch 8 have controls identical to the Source Gain Mute and Phase controls described here for Embedded Ch 1 Therefore only the Embedded Ch 1 controls are shown here For each channel its source and destination should be considered and appropriately set Unused destination channels should be set to the Silence selection Embedded Channel Source Destination Embedded Ch 1 embed Ch 1 w Card edge Control Menu Aud 1 2 3 4 Embd Source Grp Destination channel Src Setup to select Source Using the Source drop down list selects the audio input source to be embedded in the corresponding embedded channel from the choices described below FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Operating Instructions 3 29 Embedded Audio Group 1 2 continued
62. ce can route to any destination FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Introduction 1 7 FSD 8240 VIDEO OUTPUT POST PRODUCTION VIDEO FEED SDUIN Gee SDI OUT SA pie SF ANNES Sy Pa AUDIO l a CHANNELS AUDIO AUDIO DE EMBED EMBED AUDIO ROUTING CONTROL EMBEDCH1 AES CH 1 hese KEULS REE es AES CNE EMBED CH3 _ means EMBED CH4 AES CH 4 EMBED CH5_ al AESCH6 E AES CH7 A AESIN5 o AES CH 8 AES CH9 A AESIN6 i AES CH 10 AES CH 12 il EMBED CH 7 EMBED CH 16 POST PRODUCTION CONSOLE Figure 1 6 Audio Routing Example AES Audio Input Advanced Features AES Sample Rate Converter The FSD 8240 AES inputs have sample rate converters that can be independently enabled for each AES pair to allow the card to interface with asynchronous AES sources sources in which AES timing does not match the video input timing The sample rate converters are set to disabled bypassed by default this is necessary when embedding non PCM AES audio such as Dolby E or Dolby Digital audio streams When a valid Dolby E or Dolby Digital signal in accordance with SMPTE 337M is detected on an AES or embedded audio signal SRC 1s automatically bypassed along with gain and polarity controls Zero Delay Audio Embedding In cases where additional delay must be avoided it may be desirable to embed AES with minimum latency For example if Dolby E is to be emb
63. channel In this example Embed Ch 1 embedded Ch 1 is the source for Sorge destination AES Ch 1 Embed Ch 1 Embed Ch 16 tu Card edge Control Menu Aud 1 2 3 4 AES Ch Em Source Embedded Channel 1 16 AES Ch 1 thru AES Ch 16 as Source AES Ch 1 thru AES Ch 16 range in Source drop down list enables a discrete AES channel Ch 1 thru Ch 16 to be the source for the selected Destination destination AES channel In this example AES Ch 5 is the source for destination AES Ch 1 AES Ch 16 Card edge Control Menu Aud 1 2 3 4 AES Ch Ae Source AES Channel 1 16 FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Operating Instructions 3 37 AES Audio Out Pairs 1 4 continued Down Mix Left or Right as Source Source Down Mis Lett Down hit Lett Down Mix Right Card edge Control Menu Aud 1 2 3 4 AES Ch Destination AES Ch 1 DML Downmix L channel DMR Downmix R channel Down Mix Left and Down Mix Right selections in Source drop down list allow either downmix left or right channel to be the source for the selected destination AES channel In this example the Down Mix Left channel is the source for destination AES Ch 1 Note Down Mix Left and Down Mix Right channels are a stereo pair derived from the L C R Ls and Rs channel inputs selected using the Audio Mixing function The stereo pair consists of basic L R PCM signals with no additional encoded information
64. ck Diagram with Example Sources The Mono Mixer function Figure 1 5 generates an additional mono mixed channel from two selected embedded or AES discrete input channels serving as left and right inputs The resulting mono mix channel MONO can in turn be routed and processed just like any of the other audio sources described earlier EMBED CH 1 CH16 000 AES CH 1 CH16 ssssaunuue EMBEDDED CH 12 EMBEDDED CH 16 DM Mono Figure 1 5 Audio Mono Mix Functional Block Diagram with Example Sources Tone Generator Function The FSD 8240 contains four built in tone generators Tone Generator 1 thru Tone Generator 4 Fach of the four tone generators can be set to a different frequency and are available as audio sources for the embedded or AES audio outputs 18 discrete sine wave frequencies are available ranging from 50 Hz to 16 kHz default frequency is 1 0 kHz Audio Routing Example Figure 1 6 shows an example of using the FSD 8240 audio embedding de embedding and routing functions to de embed audio route the audio to discrete outputs for post production processing in this example a console used for post production EQ levels and monitor and finally re embed the audio into the SDI video output Additionally the example shows how internal tone generator sources can be embedded into the SDI output in this example a provision for a tone Note that the source and destination correlations shown here are only examples any sour
65. cs e If either of the rail supplies show no power being consumed either the frame power supply connections or the FSD 8240 card itself is defective e If either of the rail supplies show excessive power being consumed refer to the section Technical Specifications on page 4 2 the FSD 8240 card may be defective Make certain all cable connections are fully secure including coaxial cable Check Cable connection attachment to cable ferrules on BNC connectors Also make certain all secureness and connecting connecting points are as intended Make certain the selected connecting points points correlate to the intended card inputs and or outputs Cabling mistakes are especially easy to make when working with large I O modules l gr Make certain all cards are properly seated within its frame slot It is best to Card seating within slots l a a i assure proper seating by ejecting the card and reseating it again On both DashBoard and the FSD 8240 card edge indicators red indications signify an error condition If a status indicator signifies an error proceed to the following tables in this section for further action Troubleshoot by substitution All cards within the frame can be hot swapped replacing a suspect card or module with a known good item Processing Error Troubleshooting Check status indicators and displays Table 3 8 provides FSD 8240 processing troubleshooting information If the FSD 8240 card exhibits any of
66. d DashBoard Control System is a trademark of Ross Video Limited Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories Inc 2 0 to 5 1 audio upmixer licensed feature uses the AutoMAX II upmix algorithm provided under license from Linear Acoustic Inc Linear Acoustic the LA symbol UPMAX AutoMAX and AutoMAX II are trademarks of Linear Acoustics Inc All Rights Reserved All other product names and any registered and unregistered trademarks mentioned in this guide are used for identification purposes only and remain the exclusive property of their respective owners Important Regulatory and Safety Notices Before using this product and any associated equipment refer to the Important Safety Instructions listed below to avoid personnel injury and to prevent product damage Products 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 or injury 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
67. d a Confirm pop up appears requesting confirmation e Click Yes to resync e Click No to reject resync Resets the frame sync clearing any buffered audio and video When Confirm is clicked a Confirm pop up appears requesting confirmation e Click Yes to reset the frame sync e Click No to reject reset FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Operating Instructions 3 27 Selects the audio source for each embedded audio channel 1 thru 8 Embedded Audio Group 1 2 Embedded Audio Groups 1 and 2 Also provides Gain Phase Invert and Muting controls for each channel SD Audio Depth 20 bit Group Enable fono Destination Embedded Ch 1 Embedded Ch 2 Embedded Ch 3 Embedded Ch 4 Source Embed Ch12 W Embed Ch14 W AES Chi Vv AES Ch3 Vv Gain dB 40 0 40 0 40 0 40 0 Q 0 0 Q 00 Q 00 Q 00 240 0 40 0 40 0 40 0 80 0 80 0 80 0 80 0 00 0 00 wie 00S Channel is Unmuted Unmuted Unmuted Unmuted Phase Normal xv Normal Ne Normal w Normal Vv Group Enable fono Destination Embedded Ch 5 Embedded Ch 6 Embedded Ch 7 Embedded Ch 8 Source AES Ch5 v AES ChS v AES Ch8 v Tone 1 v Gain dB 40 0 40 0 40 0 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 40 0 40 0 40 0 40 0 80 0 80 0 80 0 80 0 20 04 20 04 15 03 10 01 Channel is Unmuted Unmuted Unmuted Unmuted Phase Normal v Norm
68. d Unmuted Phase Normal Mm Normal NA Normal v Normal 7v FSD 8240 SDI IN Using the AES Audio Out Pairs 1 4 function the Source selections shown above route the selected sources to discrete AES channels 1 AUDIO through 6 These discrete outputs DE EMBED are then available on the FSD 8240 card Rear Module AES OUT 1 thru AES OUT 4 BNC connectors EMBED CH 1 AES CH 1 ears Eveco cn EMBED CH 3 AES CH 3 na EMBED CH 4 AESCHA lo EOE EMBED CH 5 Figure 3 12 Audio Routing Example 2 of 3 The discrete AES audio on AES channels 7 thru 16 is now re embedded using the FSD 8240 control settings shown in Figure 3 11 3 56 Operating Instructions FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Embedded Audio Group 1 2 SD Audio Depth 20 bit Group Enable fono Destination Embedded Ch 1 Embedded Ch 2 Embedded Ch 3 Embedded Ch 4 Source AES Chg v AES Ch 10 AES Ch 11 v AES Ch 12 Gain dB 40 0 40 0 40 0 40 0 Q 00 Q 00 Q 00 Q 00 gt 40 0 gt 40 0 40 0 gt 40 0 80 0 80 0 gt 80 0 gt 80 0 0 0 0 05 me 00s Channel is Unmuted Unmuted Unmuted Unmuted Phase Normal Normal v Normal Normal w Group Enable fono Destination Embedded Ch 5 Embedded Ch 6 Embedded Ch 7 Embedded Ch 8 Source AEsch13 w AESCh14 w AESCh15 w Esche w Gain dB 40 0 40 0 40 0 40 0
69. e Control Menu Vid 1 2 3 Proc Unty Move toggle switch in either direction to confirm unity reset Reject reset by pressing Exit Menu pushbutton Luma Gain Adjusts gain percentage applied to Luma Y channel a 0 to 200 range in 0 1 steps unity 100 Luma Gain l i 0 0 Card edge Control Menu Vid 1 2 3 Proc Gain value Luma gain in percent Luma Lift Adjusts lift applied to Luma Y channel i 100 to 100 range in 0 1 steps null 0 0 Luma Lift l i 100 0 Card edge Control Menu Vid 1 2 3 Proc Lift Luma lift in percent FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Operating Instructions 3 19 Video Proc continued Color Gain Adjusts gain percentage saturation applied to Chroma C channel cy 0 to 200 range in 0 1 steps unity 100 Color Gain 0 0 Card edge Control Menu Vid 1 2 3 Proc Sat value Color gain in percent Color Phase Adjusts phase angle applied to Chroma 360 to 360 range in 0 1 steps null 0 Color Phase l l 360 0 Card edge Control Menu Vid 1 2 3 Proc Phas value Color phase angle applied in degrees Gang Luma and Color Gain When set to On changing either the Luma Gain or Color Gain controls increases or decreases both the Luma and Chroma levels by equal amounts Gang Luma and Color Gain Card edge Control Menu Vid 1 2 3 Proc Gang On Ganging on Off Ganging off
70. e 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 Support for more information In Case of Problems Should any problem arise with your FSD 8240 please contact the Ross Video Technical Support Department Contact information is supplied at the end of this publication A Return Material Authorization number RMA will be issued to you as well as specific shipping instructions should you wish our factory to repair your FSD 8240 If required a temporary replacement frame will be made available at a nominal charge Any shipping costs incurred will be the responsibility of you the customer All products shipped to you from Ross Video Limited will be shipped collect The Ross Video Technical Support Department will continue to provide advice on any product manufactured by Ross Video Limited beyond the warranty period without charge for the life of the equipment FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Service Information 5 3 Contact Us Contact our friendly and professional support representatives for the following e Name and address of your local dealer e Product information and pricing e Technical support e Upcoming trade show information General Business Office and Technical Support als After Hours
71. e these indicators are part of the card itself and require no external interface the indicators are particularly useful in the event of communications problems with external devices such as network remote control devices RMT LED ERR LED ail 4 Character Display 1080 LED a INNI INPUT FORMAT LEDs 720 LED MNN 625 LED 525 LED Menu Select Toggle Switch Exit Submenu Pushbutton MENU DEPTH LEDs Enter Submenu Pushbutton Figure 3 16 Card edge Status Indicators and Display 3 60 Operating Instructions FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Table 3 5 LEDs on the FSD 8240 LED Displays 4 digit alphanumeric code indicating status or errors as follows e EOXX Video Errors E002 Video Acquiring Lock e EIXX Audio Errors e E2XX Frame Sync Errors e E200 Reference is Incompatible with Input Video e E201 Reference Standard is Invalid No Reference Present e E202 Reference Standard is 720p 2398 a reference standard not supported by the framesync Alphanumeric Display e E203 Reference Standard is 720p 2997 a reference standard not supported by the framesync Blue LED flashes when FSD 8240 is receiving control message from remote RMT network control e g DashBoard Blue LED illuminates indicating FSD 8240 is receiving valid reference when set up for framesync operation Red LED illuminates when FSD 8240 unable to lock to framesync or unable to lock to input standard Four blue LEDs indicate the input signal raster forma
72. edded into video with no latency additional delay may not be tolerable 1 8 Introduction FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 When zero delay audio embedding is enabled for a given AES pair the pair is directly embedded into its corresponding group for example AES Pair 1 into embedded channels 1 and 2 AES Pair 2 into embedded channels 3 and 4 and so on with the normal frame sync audio delay being bypassed This function overrides the audio routing system for example if AES Pair 1 is selected then the controls to route AES Pair 1 into other embedded channels will not apply Gain and polarity control is not available when this option is selected Zero delay audio embedding is set to Off by default Low Latency AES Passthrough This function is similar to zero delay audio embedding If low latency AES passthrough is selected for a given input pair it causes the corresponding AES output pair to act as a bit for bit copy of the corresponding AES input pair This control overrides the normal audio routing and delay Gain and polarity control is not available when this option is selected Passthrough is set to Off by default Dolby Decoding When Dolby E or Dolby Digital is present on an embedded audio pair the decoder produces up to 10 decoded channels according to the Dolby sub format received from the metadata All resulting channels are available as inputs to the audio router Dolby Identification and Metadata Output Pr
73. elects the line number for ATC_VITC1 and ATC_VITC2 Note Although the output line drop down will allow any choice within the 8 thru 20 range the actual range is automatically clamped limited to certain ranges to prevent inadvertent conflict with active picture area depending on video format Refer to the section Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges on page 3 14 for more information The card does not check for conflicts on a given line number Make certain the selected line is available and carrying no other data If only one output line is to be used set both controls for the same line number 1 HDLT HD ATC_LTC Insertion Control HD ATC LTC Insertion Disabled Card edge Control Menu TC 2 HD ATC LTC timecode insertion disabled HD ATC LTC timecode insertion enabled For HD output enables or disables ATC_LTC timecode insertion into the video stream 1 AVLS HD ATC_LTC Line Insertion Control HD ATC_LTC Insertion Line f 10 SMPTE 12M 2 2008 Recommended W ATC_VITC Legacy Support Control ATC VITC Legacy Support Disabled Card edge Control Menu TC 2 ATC VITC legacy support disabled ATC VITC legacy support enabled For HD timecode output selects the line number for ATC_LTC timecode data Note Although the output line drop down will allow any choice within the 9 thru 20 range the actual range is automatically clamped limited to certain ranges to prevent inadv
74. equires that source and priority are appropriately selected as described above in Source Priority Also video input must contain appropriate timecode data Output Status Insertion Disabled e Timecode Insertion button set to Disabled output insertion disabled FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 continued VITC Waveform Output Line VITC Waveform Output 1 Line Number 14 VITC Waveform Output 2 Line Number 16 Card edge Control Menu TC 1 2 VITO VITC output 1 line number only 6 thru 22 Selects the VITC1 and VITC2 line numbers 6 thru 22 where the VITC data is inserted when the output is SD The default is line 14 16 Note Although the output line drop down will allow any choice within the 6 thru 22 range the actual range is automatically clamped limited to certain ranges to prevent inadvertent conflict with active picture area depending on video format Refer to the section Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges on page 3 14 for more information The card does not check for conflicts on a given line number Make certain the selected line is available and carrying no other data If only one output line is to be used set both controls for the same line number SD VITC Waveform Insertion Control SD VITC Waveform Insertion Disabled Card edge Control Menu TC 1 2 SDVC Off SD VITC TC insertion disabled On SD VITC TC insertion enabled SD ATC Insertion Contr
75. ertent conflict with active picture area depending on video format Refer to the section Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges on page 3 14 for more information The card does not check for conflicts on a given line number Make certain the selected line is available and carrying no other data When enabled accommodates equipment requiring ATC_VITC packet in both fields as a field 1 packet non toggling Note Non toggling VITC1 and VITC2 packets do not conform to SMPTE 12M 2 2008 preferences As such ATC_VITC Legacy Support should be enabled only if required by downstream equipment 3 50 Operating Instructions FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Audio Mixing Provides down mix audio routing selections that multiplexes any five embedded or AES audio channel sources into a stereo pair Down Mix Left and Down Mix Right or selection of any two audio sources to be mono mixed to serve as a monaural source With an optional upmixer licensable feature activated any normal PCM stereo pair can be fed to the upmixer to generate 5 1 surround sound audio which in turn can be applied to six user selectable channels Down Mixer Selection Down Mixer Selection Left Embed Chi Right EmbedCh2 Center Embed Ch3 M Left Surround Embed Ch4 Right Surround Embed ChS W Separate drop down lists for Left Right Center Left Surround Ls and Right Surround Rs inputs allow embedded
76. ertical as shown below Card edge Control Menu Disp 1 2 H V Horz Horizontal orientation Vert Vertical orientation FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Operating Instructions 3 7 Use the following procedure to adjust the display brightness 1 Access the Displ Display menu 2 Select from the relative brightness levels as shown below Card edge Control Menu Disp 1 2 BRGT The timeout period from when a menu is entered to when the display times outs reverts to the default card model display can be adjusted from 5 to 9999 seconds 166 7 minutes as described below 1 Access the Displ Display menu 2 Use the Menu Selection Toggle switch to enter the desired timeout value as shown below Card edge Control Menu Disp 1 2 TOUT value Timeout value in seconds 3 8 Operating Instructions FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 DashBoard User Interface The FSD 8240 function submenus are organized in DashBoard using tabs for example Embedded Audio Group 1 2 in Figure 3 5 When a tab is selected each parametric control or selection list item associated with the function is displayed Scalar numeric parametric values can then be adjusted as desired using the GUI slider controls Items in a list can then be selected using GUI drop down lists In this manner the setting effected using controls and selection lists displayed in DashBoard are comparable to the submenu items accessed and committed using
77. essor Description i caniacccacantedetonseseaaextrsentseedtonansencatawaentnnntancnsasieienarssedeaee 1 6 AES Audio Input Advanced Features 1 8 Dolby Decoder 1 9 REN RR AR RR E 1 10 Supported Audio and Video Formats 1 10 Usor Control nera 1 12 Built in Card edge User Interface i 1 12 DashBoard User Interface 1 12 VEE Lt AR E RR A 1 13 Card Software Versions and this Manual li 1 13 Documentation Terms and Conventions 1 14 Installation 2 Boveri rota 2 2 Sieben 2 2 MORAG UA OF prata nio nnt OE E A O 2 2 Setting I O Switches for AES I O 1 4 POLtS iii 2 3 Installing a Rear Module 2 4 Rd 2 4 Installing a Rear Module rsrrisisirensneesortedroisunatirindannssikeiptdennninioiani naisien 2 4 sahne ther DER ona 2 5 Installing the FSD 8240 iii 2 5 Cibele 2 6 Setting up Network Remote Control iii 2 7 Operating Instructions 3 Control and Display Descriptions ii 3 2 Function Submenu Parameter Submenu OvervieW 3 2 Card edge Controls Indicators and Display 3 3 Coi dS Conai 3 3 Status and Selection LEDs on the Card edge i 3 4 Card edge Display Orientation Brightness and Timeout Adjust 3 7 DashBoard User MIC ACS ssi ini 3 9 Accessing the
78. function allows setting a threshold at which hard resync is applied if audio video offset exceeds the threshold Hard resync provides fastest 1 4 Introduction FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 snyc up suitable for off air manipulation Conversely a threshold setting that avoids hard resync allows glitch free on air manipulation In the event of input video loss of signal this function provides for disabling the video going to a desired color raster or freezing to the last intact frame last frame having valid SAV and EAV codes When Dolby data is received and actively routed into embedded or AES output channels the frame sync function delays the video by one frame as required by the Dolby decode processing delay to maintain video audio sync AFD Inserter This function provides for assignment and insertion of AFD codes into the SDI output video Using this function AFD codes in accordance with the standard 4 bit AFD code designations can be applied to the output video This function checks for any existing AFD code within the received video input If a code is present the code is displayed When used in conjunction with a separate downstream card capable of providing AFD directed scaling the image can in turn be scaled in accordance with the AFD coding embedded by this card The function also allows the selection changing of the AFD code and ancillary data line number for the outputted AFD code Timecode Processor This fu
79. ght inputs allow selected embedded AES or the DM L DM R input channels to provide an additional mono mixed channel The resulting mono mix Mono is available as an audio source for any of the 32 destination embedded or AES output channels as shown below Destination Embedded Ch 1 EMBED CH1 CH16 0 Analog Ch 8 Ai Down tix Lett Down bix Right AES CH1 CH16 uu EMBEDDED CH 12 EMBEDDED CH 16 Tone 1 Note Selection of any two channels for mono mixing in no way affects the source channels themselves Auto Crossfade Speed Controls Auto Crossfade Speed Upmix to Bypass Very Slow Slow Medium Quick Very Quick Instant Auto Crossfade Speed Bypass to Upmix Very Slow tu Slow Medium Quick Very Quick Instant Individual controls select the relative crossfade transition speed between Upmix to Bypass going to inactive from 5 1 to 2 0 and Bypass to Upmix going to active from 2 0 to 5 1 when upmixer enable is set to Auto and the active threshold as set by the 5 1 Detection Threshold control is crossed in either direction To suit program material and production aesthetic preferences several choices are available as shown to the left Slower settings allow for a more gradual transition between modes however with a longer interval before levels stabilize Faster settings conversely allow for a smaller interval before levels stabilize however with greater perceived abr
80. hannel is Unmuted Unmuted Unmuted Unmuted Phase I Normal Mm I Normal Mm I Normal v Normal v Figure 3 6 DashBoard Setup of Example Embedded Audio Function 2 of 2 3 10 Operating Instructions FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Accessing the FSD 8240 via Remote Control Access the FSD 8240 card using DashBoard as described below Accessing the Card via DashBoard 1 On the computer connected to the frame LAN open DashBoard 2 As shown below in the left side Basic View Tree locate the frame containing the FSD 8240 card to be accessed in this example Frame 1A Fi DashBoard File View Tree View Window Help be Basic Tree View X E Frame 1A el ee Frame 3 el ee Frame 5 ce Bea Frame 6 Basic Tree View Selecting the Frame 3 As shown below expand the tree to access the cards within the frame Click on the card to be accessed in this example Slot 7 FSD 8240 Fal DashBoard File View Tree View Window Help be Basic Tree View X ae Frame 14 slot 0 MFC 8310 M d Slot 7 FSD 8240 cel Rae Frame 5 cE ea Frame 6 Basic Tree View Selecting the FSD 8240 As shown in Figure 3 7 when the card is accessed a DashBoard its function submenu screen showing tabs for each function is displayed The particular submenu screen displayed is the previously displayed screen from the last time the card was accessed by DashBoard FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Operating Instructions
81. hown in Figure 1 2 the FSD 8240 is equipped with eight discrete AES input pair ports and eight discrete AES output pair ports On Rear Modules having limited AES I O capabilities switches 11 thru 14 allow available rear module BNC connectors to be allotted between AES inputs and outputs as desired Buffered copies of AES OUT 1 4 are available as dedicated outputs and as respective outputs fed through 11 14 on the FSD 8240 card Embedded Audio AES Audio Out Embedded Audio AES Audio Out AES CH 1 AES CH 8 1 6 Introduction EMBED CH 1 EMBED CH 8 Group 1 2 Pairs 1 4 Group 3 4 Pairs 5 8 AES CH9 EMBED CH 9 AES CH 1 AES CH 9 AES CH 16 EMBED CH 16 AES CH 8 AES CH 16 Figure 1 3 Default Embed De Embed Audio Routing Audio Down Mixer and Mono Mixer Function The Audio Down Mixer function provides for the selection of any five embedded or AES discrete audio sources serving as Left L Right R Center C Left Surround Ls and Right Surround Rs individual signals to be multiplexed into a stereo pair Down Mix Left DM L and Down Mix Right DM R Figure 1 4 The resulting stereo pair DM L and DM R can in turn be routed and processed just like any of the other audio sources described earlier FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 EMBED CH 1 CH16 rea AES CH1 CH16 sssss0008 EMBEDDED CH 1 EMBEDDED CH 2 AES CH 6 EMBEDDED CH 4 EMBEDDED CH 5 Figure 1 4 Audio Mixing Functional Blo
82. ical Support 3 66 Operating Instructions FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Specifications In This Chapter This chapter provides the technical specification information for the FSD 8240 Note that technical specifications are subject to change without notice The following topics are discussed e Technical Specifications FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Specifications 4 1 Technical Specifications This section provides technical specifications for the FSD 8240 Table 4 1 FSD 8240 Technical Specifications Category Specification SMPTE Standards SMPTE 292 HD SDI 1 485 Gbps or 1 485 1 001 Gbps Accommodated SMPTE 259M C SD SDI 270 Mbps HD 328ft 100m Belden 1694A Equalization SD 1000ft 305m Belden 1694A Number of Outputs Two HD SD SDI BNC per IEC 60169 8 Amendment 2 gt 15dB at SMHz 270MHz Return Loss gt 12dB at 270MHz 1 485GHz Post Processor Serial Digital Signal Level 800mV 10 Video Outputs DC Offset OV 50mV HD lt 0 15UI all outputs Jitter SD lt 0 10UI all outputs Pre Processor Number of Outputs Two HD SD SDI BNC per IEC 60169 8 Amendment 2 Reclocked Serial Digital Impedance 75 W Video Outputs Number of Inputs maximum 8 unbalanced SMPTE Standards SMPTE 276M Accommodated Input Level 0 1 to 2 5Vp p 5Vp p tolerant 75W Input Impedance AES Audio Inputs gt 12dB at 100kHz to 6Hz 24 bit only Sample Rate 48kHz SRC 32 channel 142dB S N Return Loss Res
83. ination Embedded Ch 1 destination channels voice In this example silence muting is applied to Embedded Ch 1 Card edge Control Menu Aud 1 2 3 4 Embd Grp Src Off Channel Silence Gain dB Control Adjusts and displays relative gain in dB applied to the corresponding destination Embedded Audio Group channel Gain dB 80 to 40 dB range in 0 1 dB steps unity 0 0 dB Card edge Control Menu Aud 1 2 3 4 Embd Grp Ch Gain value Gain value in dB Mute Control Allows pushbutton On Off channel muting while saving all other settings Channel is Unmuted Channel is Card edge Control Menu Aud 1 2 3 4 Embd Grp Mute Off Unmuted On Muted 3 32 Operating Instructions FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Embedded Audio Group 1 2 continued Phase Control Selects between Normal and Invert phase relative to source original phase for the destination Embedded Audio Group channel Invert I Card edge Control Menu Aud 1 2 3 4 Embd Grp Ch Pol Norm Non inverted Inv Inverted FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Operating Instructions 3 33 Embedded Audio Group 3 4 Selects the audio source for each embedded audio channel 9 thru 16 Embedded Audio Groups 3 and 4 Also provides Gain Phase Invert and Muting controls for each channel SD Audio Depth 20 bit
84. ing exceeds FSD 8240 card buffer space for the selected output video format Source synchronization condition Make certain intended video source is connected to appropriate FSD 8240 card video input Make certain BNC cable connections between frame rear module for the card and signal source are OK e If external frame sync reference is not intended to be used make certain the Framesync Enable selection list is set to Off or Input Video as desired If external frame sync reference is intended to be used make certain selected external frame sync reference is active on frame sync frame bus External reference signals Reference 1 and Reference 2 are distributed to the FSD 8240 and other cards via a frame bus Refer to Framesync function submenu tab on page 3 22 for more information Reduce the Minimum Latency Frames setting as specified in the error message to correct the error Note Due to card memory limits the maximum available Minimum Latency Frames is related to the output video format selected For example with a 10801 5994 output the maximum setting is 5 For a 10801 film 2398 output the maximum setting is 3 due to the increased buffer space needed for the slower frame rate Conversely greater maximum settings are allowed for SD formats such as 5251 5994 where the practical maximum limit is 13 Use the Audio Offset from Video control to compensate for video audio delay Refer to Framesynce function
85. ing locked Dolby data are selected as the input for the Dolby decoder Check upstream device or system and enable as required When either of these modes is enabled flexible routing and parametric controls are not available When either of these modes is not intended for use make sure they are disabled Refer to Audio Input Controls function submenu tab on page 3 16 for more information Note Routing and parametric controls may appear functional when either of these mode are enabled although the controls will not be functional AES discrete and embedded audio must be nominal 48 kHz input Note Although the Status Displays in Audio Input Controls function submenu tab will show audio formats other than Present Professional as being locked such as Present Consumer in any case the audio must be at nominal 48 kHz rate for lock and processing to occur Group Enable button for Embedded Audio Group 1 2 or Embedded Audio Group 3 4 function submenu must be turned on for sources to be embedded into respective embedded channels If any of AES IN 1 thru AES IN 4 are to be used as inputs the respective DIP switch must be set to the default INPUT mode position Refer to the section Setting I O Switches for AES I O 1 4 Ports on page 2 3 for more information Should any problem arise with this product that was not solved by the information in this section please contact Ross Video Techn
86. is not currently installed in the slot where the FSD 8240 is to be installed Rear Modules When installing the FSD 8240 in the DFR 8321 series frames the R2 8240 Full Rear Module or the R2M 8240 can be used Note that the available cable designations differ between the type of module used Refer to the section Installing a Rear Module Use the following procedure to install a Rear Module in your DFR 8300 series 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 FSD 8240 installation If there is no Blank Plate installed proceed to the next step 3 Install the bottom of the Rear Module in the Module Seating Slot at the base of the frame s back plane Figure 2 2 Screw Hole Module Seating Slot Figure 2 2 Rear Module Installation in a DFR 8310 Series Frame FSD 8240 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 This completes the procedure for installing a Rear Module in your DFR 8300 series frame 2 4 Installation FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Installing the FSD 8240 This section outlines how to install a FSD 8240 card when the Re
87. ith ATC_LTC 1 E 1 E E 1 INSERT CONTROL ATC_VITC Insertion Enabled ATC_LTC Insertion Enabled ATC_VITC1 Line 9 default SMPTE 12M 2 ATC_VITC2 Line 8 571 default SMPTE 12M 2 ATC_LTC Line 10 default SMPTE 12M 2 FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Operating Instructions 3 47 continued Timecode Source Status Displays SDI VITC Waveform Status Unlocked SDI ATC VITC Status 00 10 46 02 0 Field 1 Line 9 Field 2 Line 571 SDI ATC LTC Status 00 1 0 46 02 0 Line 10 Displays the current status and contents of the three supported timecode formats shown to the left e Ifa format is receiving timecode data the current content timecode running count and line number is displayed e Ifa format is not receiving timecode data Unlocked is displayed Incoming ATC Packet Removal Control Incoming ATC Packet Removal Disabled Card edge Control Menu TC 1 2 Rmvl Off Packet removal disabled On Packet removal enabled Source Priority 1 Source Priority 2 ne Source Priority 3 Source Priority 4 Card edge Control Menu TC 1 2 PRI Priority 1 thru 4 No source selected SDI VITC ATC_LTC ATC_VITC Enables or disables removal of existing input video ATC timecode packets from the output This allows removal of undesired existing timecodes from the output resulting in a clean slate where only desired timecodes are then re inserted into the output For
88. ith ATC_VITC Waveform with ATC_LTC Noting that the incoming video contains VITC waveform timecode data as shown in the status display set the Source Priority drop down lists to include VITC Waveform timecode data SDI VITC as a choice This extracts VITC Waveform timecode data from the incoming video A In this example it is desired to provide both SDI ATC_VITC and ATC _LTC timecode data in the converted HD output video As such set both HD ATC VITC Insertion and HD ATC LTC Insertion to Enabled In the example here the line numbers are set to the default SMPTE 12M 2 2008 recommended values 525i SDI with VITC Waveform PRIORITY SELECT SDI VITC DETECT EXTRACT SDI ATC_VITC DETECT EXTRACT SDI ATC_LTC DETECT EXTRACT BUFFER FORMAT LINE NUMBER CONTROL SDI VITC Waveform Status 21 141 29 17 0 SDI ATC_LTC Status Unlocked SDI ATC_VITC Status Unlocked Source Priority 1 Source Priority2 ATC_VITC Vv Source Priority3 None Y Source Priority 4 None v HD ATC VITC Insertion Enabled HD ATC VITC Insertion Line Field 1 9 SMPTE 12M 2 2008 Recommended Vv HD ATC VITC Insertion Line Field2 3 571 SMPTE 12M 2 2008 Recommended M HD ATC LTC Insertion Enabled HD ATC LTC Insertion Line 10 SMPTE 12M 2 2008 Recommended 7v SDI VITC TIMECODE PROC EMBED ATC_VITC TIMECODE PROC EMBED O ATC_LTC TIMECODE PROC EMBED 525i SDI with ATC_VITC w
89. ncrease or decreases the parametric value Enter Menu Pushbutton When pressed selects and opens the current mode shown on the display At this point submenu choices within the selected menu are now displayed Pressing the pushbutton again goes deeper into the submenu now opening items subordinate to the selected submenu In this manner pressing the Enter Menu pushbutton navigates into a menu and its submenus Exit Menu Pushbutton When pressed moves in the opposite direction of the Enter Menu pushbutton It closes the currently selected submenu and moves to the next higher menu eventually moving completely out of the item s submenus In this manner pressing the Exit Menu pushbutton navigates out of a menu and its submenus FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Operating Instructions 3 3 Status and Selection LEDs on the Card edge The front edge of the FSD 8240 has LED indicators for communication activity Basic LED displays and descriptions are provided in Table 3 1 Table 3 1 LEDs on the FSD 8240 Display and Description When flashing this LED indicates when the card is receiving RMT Blue control messages from DashBoard When lit this LED indicates when the card is receiving valid Blue frame sync enable when set up for reference frame sync When lit this LED indicates when the card is unable to lock to Red frame sync or unable to lock to the input standard Four blue LEDs indicate the input signal raster format being
90. nction provides for extraction of timecode data from the input video and in turn re insertion of timecode data into the output SDI Figure 1 2 The function can monitor the SDI video input of the card for supported timecode formats and then select and prioritize among SDI VITC SDI ATC VITC and SDI ATC LTC timecode sources If the preferred format is detected the preferred format is used by the card if the preferred format is not detected the card uses other formats where available as desired The function provides conversion between various timecode formats and provides independent insertion and line number controls for each SDI timecode output format SDI SDI VIDEO IN VITC WAVEFORM TIMECODE PROC EMBED SDI VITC DETECT EXTRACT SDI ATC_VITC DETECT EXTRACT PRIORITY BUFFER SELECT FORMAT SDI ATC LTC DETECT EXTRACT SDI VIDEO OUT ATC_VITC TIMECODE PROC EMBED SDI VITC TIMECODE PROC EMBED INSERT CONTROL LINE NUMBER CONTROL Figure 1 2 Timecode Processor FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Introduction 1 5 Audio Processor Description The audio processor operates as an internal audio router The router function chooses from the following inputs e 16 channels of embedded audio from the SDI video e 16 channels 8 pairs of discrete AES input e Four independent internal tone generators described below e Digital silence mute setting e Internal Down Mix and Mono Mixer out
91. nel 4 Status Present Professional Present Professional Present Professiqnal Present Profession Embedded Group 2 Channel 5 Channel 6 Channel 7 Channel 8 Status NotPresent Not Present Present Dolby E Present Dolby E Audio Input Controls Video Proc Dolby D Metadata AES Audio Out Pairs 1 4 Embedded Audio Group 1 2 Embedded Audio Tone Generator Audio Mixing H AES Audio Out Pairs 5 8 Dolby Cardito CATS 2n1 Embedded pair 7 8 can then be selected as the Dolby Decoder Input Select Embedded Ch 7 8 mmm Input Select source The Bitstream Format and Dolby E Program Decoder Mode Auto Detect Format and Decode Pass PCM Vv Configuration displays also show this signal as Dolby E 5 1 2 Dolby E Program Configuration Dolby Digital Program Configuration Metadata Embedding On allows decoder metadata embedding Doltyy Digitai 16 bit Channel Select Channel into the SDI stream on line 13 as shown Dolby Digital Dynamic Range Control Line Mode Metadata Embedding gt Metadata Output Source can be set to Embedded Dolby Metadata Output Line 1355 i Decoder RS485 Dolby Decoder to select the decoder metadata Metadata Ouput Source Embedded Dolby Decoder RS485 Dolby Decoder v as the source for embedded and RS485 metadata Licensable Features Presets Embedded Audio Group 3 4 Dolby Dolby D Metadata Tone Generator Audio Mixina Embedded Audio Group 1 2 Dolby E Metadata Audio Input Controls Video Proc SD
92. nnel content at a 10 dB ratio relative to overall level making center channel content less predominate in the overall mix 0 0 dB to 10 0 dB range in 0 1 dB steps default 3 dB Note Default setting of 3 0 dB is recommended to maintain center channel predominance in downmix representative to that of the original source 5 channel mix Operating Instructions 3 51 Audio Mixing continued Surround Mix Ratio Control Q Surround Mix Ratio dB l i 10 0 Adjusts the attenuation ratio of surround channel content from 5 channel source that is re applied as Lo and Ro content to the DM L and DM R stereo mix e Minimum attenuation setting 0 0 dB applies no ratiometric reduction Surround channel content is restored with no attenuation making Lo and Ro content more predominate in the overall mix Maximum attenuation setting 10 0 dB applies a 10 dB ratiometric reduction of surround channel content Surround channel content is restored at a 10 dB ratio relative to overall level making surround channel content less predominate in the overall mix 0 0 dB to 10 0 dB range in 0 1 dB steps default 3 dB Note Default setting of 3 0 dB is recommended to maintain surround channel predominance in downmix representative to that of the original source 5 channel mix Mono Mixer Selection Mono Mixer Selection Left Embed Chi12 Right Embed Shig Separate drop down lists for Left and Ri
93. o Audio Frame Sync Settings onnection ONLINE Frame 14 Slot 7 FSD 8240 X Status for selected card is shown here in this example all indications are OK Where applicable additional status is displayed as shown in this example fx___ fx__ i y O sxe o Figure 3 17 Selecting Specific Cards for Card Info Status Display FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Operating Instructions 3 63 Basic Troubleshooting Checks Failures of a general nature affecting many cards and or functions simultaneously or gross inoperability errors are best addressed first by performing basic checks before proceeding further Table 3 7 provides basic system checks that typically locate the source of most general problems If required and applicable perform further troubleshooting in accordance with the other troubleshooting tables in this section Table 3 7 Basic Troubleshooting Checks Tem _ ee TT On both the frame Network Controller Card and the FSD 8240 in all cases when power is being properly supplied there is always at least one indicator illuminated Any card showing no illuminated indicators should be cause for concern Check the Power Consumed indications for both the 12 V and 7 5 V supply rails for the FSD 8240 card This can be observed using the DashBoard Card Info pane or using the card edge controls and indicators as shown in Figure 3 8 on page 3 13 Verify power presence and characteristi
94. ocessing All embedded channels are checked by the FSD 8240 for valid Dolby status Figure 1 7 When a valid Dolby encoded embedded pair is detected the channel pair carrying the Dolby format is displayed as Present Dolby E or Present Dolby Digital as applicable The decoder always uses the metadata associated with its respective pair A selected encoded channel pair can then be directed to the Dolby decoder The decoder then displays the Dolby bitstream format and program configuration for example Dolby E 20 bit 5 1 2 indicating 5 channel surround with LFE channel and stereo monitor pair for the selected pair as defined by its metadata The FSD 8240 can embed metadata on the SDI output sourced from either SDI input video or from the decoder as desired Similarly the FSD 8240 DOLBY META output can provide RS 485 metadata for downstream devices or systems Metadata on the DOLBY META RS 485 output can also be sourced from either SDI input video or from the decoder as desired Audio Decoding Based on the channels carrying the Dolby encoded pair and the format defined within the Dolby decoder provides up to 10 decoded audio channels Dolby Ch 1 thru Dolby Ch 8 Dolby Mix 1 Dolby Mix 2 Figure 1 7 Each channel can be routed just as any other audio channel described in this section FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Introduction 1 9 DECODER METADATA i INPUT VIDEO eri MPTE 2020 METADATA DOLBY
95. ol SD ATC Insertion Disabled Card edge Control Menu TC 1 2 SDAT Off SD ATC TC insertion disabled On SD ATC TC insertion enabled Enables or disables VITC waveform timecode insertion into the SD SDI output stream Note SD VITC Waveform Insertion control only affects VITC waveforms inserted or copied to a new line number by this function An existing VITC waveform on the SDI input is not affected by this control and in all cases is passes on the SDI output For SD output enables or disables SD ATC_VITC timecode insertion into the video stream Note SD ATC_VITC is locked to line 12 The card does not check for conflicts on a given line number Make certain this line is available if SD ATC_VITC is to be used Refer to the section Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges on page 3 14 for more information HD ATC_VITC Insertion Control HD ATC VITC Insertion Disabled Card edge Control Menu TC 1 2 HFVC Off HD ATC_VITC TC insertion disabled On HD ATC_VITC TC insertion enabled For HD output enables or disables SD ATC_VITC timecode insertion into the video stream FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Operating Instructions 3 49 continued HD ATC_VITC Line Insertion Controls HD ATC_VITC Insertion Line Field 1 9 SMPTE 12M 2 2008 Recommended v HD ATC_VITC Insertion Line Field 2 8 671 SMPTE 12M 2 2008 Recommended W For HD ATC_VITC timecode output s
96. olution Number of Outputs maximum 8 unbalanced SMPTE Standards Accommodated SMPTE 276M AES Audio Outputs Impedance 75W Return Loss gt 30dB 100kHz to 6MHz Sample Rate 48 kHz 4 2 Specifications FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Table 4 1 FSD 8240 Technical Specifications Category Specification Dolby Metadata Connection Output 2 wire RS 485 and or embedded into SDI video output user selectable Number of Inputs Two non terminating looping Frame Reference inputs HD 720p 24 25 29 97 30 50 59 94 10801 25 29 97 1080p 23 98 24 25 29 97 30 1080p sF 23 98 24 SD 4861 29 97 NTSC 5751 25 PAL Reference Video Input Signal Level 1Vp p nominal Signal Type Analog video sync black burst or tri level Input Four built in tone generators each configurable for 18 discrete sine wave frequencies ranging from 50Hz to Internal Tone Generators 16kHz SMPTE Standards Accommodated Generator source signal level is equivalent to 20dBu Relative Humidity operating or iron storage FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Specifications 4 3 4 4 Specifications FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Service Information In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections Troubleshooting Checklist Warranty and Repair Policy FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Service Information 5 1 Troubleshooting Checklist Routine maintenance to this openGear product is not required In the event
97. opriate 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 For product disposal ensure the following e Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste e Collect this product separately e Use collection and return systems available for you The crossed out wheeled bin symbol invites you to use these systems If you need more information on the collection reuse and recycling systems please contact your local or regional waste administration You can also contact Ross Video for more information on the environmental performances of our products Company Address Ross Video Limited R OSS 8 John Street Iroquois Ontario Canada KOE 1K0 General Business Office Fax Technical Support After Hours Emergency E mail Technical Support E mail General Information Website Ross Video Incorporated P O Box 880 Ogdensburg New York USA 13669 0880 1 613 e 652 e 4886 1 613 e 652 e 4425 1 613 e 652 4886 1 613 349 e 0006 techsupport rossvideo com solutions rossvideo com http www rossvideo com Contents Introduction 1 VI REA II 1 2 E RR CE O IA 1 2 PuncttOnal Block Diasramni reali 1 3 Functional SUMMALY aiaa A AREER SEa 1 4 Inpa Output Formals asa EAA A 1 4 Video Processor Description 1 4 Audio Proc
98. or in which case RF Mode helps prevent over modulation Refer to ATSC A 52B for more information Metadata Embedding Metadata Embedding On Metadata Embedding On Off controls SMPTE 2020 1 metadata embedding in the SDI video output When set to On metadata from selected source is embedded in the output SDI video When set to Off metadata is not embedded in the output SDI video Note Metadata Embedding should only be set to On if new metadata is to be embedded Existing metadata on the SDI input is passed through the card unaffected requiring no operator intervention FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Operating Instructions 3 43 continued Metadata Output Source Metadata Quput Source Embedded Dolby Decoder RS485 Dolby Decoder Embedded Dolby Decoder RS485 Dolby Decoder Embedded Input video RS485 Dolby Decoder Embedded Input Video R5485 Input Video Drop down list allows embedding and RS485 metadata routing to the choices shown to the left and described below Embedded Dolby Decoder RS485 Dolby Decoder Routes the metadata from the Dolby decoder to both embedding on the output SDI and the RS485 port on card so equipped Embedded Input Video RS485 Dolby Decoder Preserves input metadata and directly re routes it to the output SDI Routes the metadata from the Dolby decoder to only the RS485 port on card so equipped Embedded Input Video
99. ple Dolby decoded Ch 1 is the source for destination Embedded Ch 1 Note Drop down choices of Ch 1 thru Ch 8 and Mix 1 Mix 2 represent maximum channels available Actual active channel complement is per received Dolby format and upstream encoding Inactive channels should not be used Refer to Dolby Metadata function description on page 3 42 for more information Refer to the section Dolby E Processing and Routing Example on page 3 58 for an example of using Dolby decoding 1 Embd Tone Generator 1 thru 4 as Source Destination Embedded Ch 1 Source 2 3 Grp Tone Tone 2 Tone 3 Tone 4 Card edge Control Menu Aud 4 Sic TG Source TG 1 4 FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Tone Generator 1 thru Tone Generator 4 range in Source drop down list enables one of four tone generators Tone 1 thru Tone 4 to be the source for the selected destination Embedded Audio Group channel In this example Tone 1 tone generator 1 is the source for destination Embedded Ch 1 Note Tone generator frequencies can be independently set for the four tone generator sources Refer to Tone Generator function description on page 3 53 for more information Operating Instructions 3 31 Embedded Audio Group 1 2 continued Silence Mute as Source Silence selection in Source drop down list mutes the selected destination Embedded Audio Group channel Use this setting for unused Dest
100. put can consist of input video or Dolby decoder metadata output The input output complement listed above represents the maximum capability of the FSD 8240 The practical input output complement is determined by the particular Rear Module used with the FSD 8240 Refer to the section Rear Modules on page 1 10 for more information Video Processor Description Video Processor The FSD 8240 provides full color processing control luma gain and lift chroma saturation and color phase of the output video Frame Sync Function This function provides for frame sync control using either one of two external EXT REF IN 1 2 reference signals distributed with the card frame or the input video as a frame sync reference This function allows horizontal and or vertical offset to be added between the output video and the frame sync reference A video audio delay offset function allows adding or reducing audio delay from the matching video delay This function is useful for correcting lip sync problems when video and audio paths in the chain experience differing overall delays A Reset Framesync function resets the frame sync following any horizontal or vertical offset changes clearing any buffered audio and video and re establishing the frame sync The FSD 8240 re establishes video audio sync following framesync changes by applying an offset in small progressive amounts to provide a seamless glitch free retiming A user selectable hard resync
101. puts described below e Decoded Dolby channels The router function provides the following audio outputs e 16 channels of embedded audio on the SDI output e 16 channels of discrete AES output on eight AES pairs The router acts as a full audio cross point Each of the 32 output channels 16 embedded AES 16 discrete AES can receive signal from any one of the 32 16 embedded AES 16 discrete AES input channels four internal tone generators or several mixer outputs Unused output channels can be mapped to a Silence source Each output also provides gain adjustment and selectable polarity inversion Output audio rates are always 48 kHz locked to output video but discrete AES inputs can pass through the sample rate converters to align these inputs with the output timing AES must be nominally 48 kHz input 32 44 1 96 and 192 kHz inputs are not compatible with the FSD 8240 The sample rate converters are disabled by default Output AES is always precisely synchronized with the output video As set with the default settings the routing between embedded audio channels Embed Ch 1 thru Embed Ch 16 and discrete AES audio channels AES Ch1 thru AES Ch 16 is as shown in Figure 1 3 In this mode the routing is basic 1 to 1 embedding de embedding for the 16 embedded and AES discrete audio channels Other sources and or destinations described below for each channel are selected using the card edge controls or a remote control system As s
102. r than a card s software version may not completely or accurately describe all functions available for your card If your card shows features not described in this manual you can check for the latest manual if applicable and download it by going to our website FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Introduction 1 13 Documentation Terms and Conventions 1 14 Introduction In this manual display messages and connectors are shown using the exact name shown on the FSD 8240 itself Examples are provided below Card edge display messages are shown like this Ch01 Connector names are shown like this SDI OUT In this manual the terms below are applicable as follows All references to the DFR 8300 series frame also includes all version of the 20 slot frames and any available options unless otherwise noted All references to the FSD 8240 also includes all versions unless otherwise indicated Board and Card refer to openGear terminal devices within openGear frames including all components and switches DashBoard refers to the DashBoard Control System Frame refers to DFR 8300 series frame that houses the FSD 8240 card as well as any openGear frames Operator and User refer to the person who uses FSD 8240 System and Video system refer to the mix of interconnected production and terminal equipment in your environment The Operating Tips and Note boxes are used th
103. r AES Output Channel 1 Press Enter Menu again and in this example select Em01 Embedded Channel 1 as source for AES Output Channel 1 3 6 Operating Instructions FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Table 3 3 Card edge Controls Setup of Example Embedded Audio Function Setup Submenu Depth ee 123 4 O Src Press Exit Menu and in this example select Gain Gain gain adjustment field for the selected AES output Pol channel gain Press Enter Menu and in this example select a value gain value of 18 5 for this channel Src l La Gain Press Exit Menu and in this example select Pol Pol polarity for Embedded Channel 1 Norm Press Enter Menu and in this example select Inv Norm no invert for AES Output Channel 1 Card edge Display Orientation Brightness and Timeout Adjust The card edge 4 Character Alphanumeric Display can be changed between vertical or horizontal character orientation to suit the mounting position of the card as shown and described below Figure 3 3 Vertical Orientation Figure 3 4 Horizontal Orientation Vertical orientation displays characters as show in Figure 3 3 in this example Disp Use this orientation when a frame has cards positioned vertically Horizontal orientation displays characters as show in Figure 3 4 in this example Disp Use this orientation when a frame has cards positioned horizontally 1 Access the Displ Display menu 2 Select between Horizontal or V
104. r Embedded Ch 1 Refer to Embedded Audio Group 1 2 on page 3 28 for descriptions of these controls For each channel its source and destination should be considered and appropriately set Unused destination channels should be set to the Silence selection FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Operating Instructions 3 35 AES Audio Out Pairs 1 4 Routes audio sources to discrete AES output channels 1 thru 8 AES Audio Out Pairs 1 4 Also provides Gain Phase Invert and Muting controls for each channel Phase Normal vw Phase Invert v The example above shows various Source selections and individual audio control settings for various audio sources fed to the Destination channels AES Ch 1 thru AES Ch 8 with the resulting setup right The source to destination correlation shown here is only an example any of the sources on the left can connect to any of the destinations on the right The controls shown here are described in detail on the Normal v Normal N EMBEDDED CH 1 CH16 AES I O 1 4 AES IN 5 8 Destination AES Ch 1 AES Ch2 AES Ch3 AES Ch4 Source Embed Ch4 x EmbedCh5 Ml Embed Ch6 M Embedch7 M Gain dB 40 0 40 0 40 0 40 0 Q 00 Q 00 ino ino 240 0 40 0 40 0 40 0 Z 80 0 80 0 Z 80 0 80 0 6 0 6 05 10 0 3 10 0 3 Channel is Unmuted Unmuted Unmuted Unmuted Normal
105. 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 lt may also be used to alert against unsafe practices Notice The symbol with the word Notice within the equipment manual indicates a 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 p gt gt B B Important Safety Instructions Caution This product is intended to be a component product of the DFR 8300 series frame Refer to the DFR 8300 series frame User Manual for important safety instructions regarding the proper installation and safe operation of the frame as well as its component products gt 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 cards from the chassis rear appliance connectors before servicing this area gt Warning Service barriers within this product are intended to protect the operator and service personnel from hazardous voltages For continued safety replace
106. rface is always up to date The DashBoard software can be downloaded from the Ross Video website The DashBoard user interface is described in the section Accessing the FSD 8240 via Remote Control on page 3 11 If network remote control is to be used for the frame and the frame has not yet been set up for remote control refer to the MFC 8300 Series User Manual 1 12 Introduction FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Manual Overview This manual provides installation and operating instructions for the FSD 8240 HD SD SDI Frame Synchronizer with Dolby Decoding card This manual consists of the following chapters e Introduction Provides information about this manual and what is covered Also provides general information regarding the FSD 8240 e Installation Provides instructions for installing the FSD 8240 in a frame and optionally installing Rear Modules e Operating Instructions Provides overviews of operating controls and instructions for using the FSD 8240 e Specifications Provides the technical specifications for the FSD 8240 e Service Information Provides troubleshooting solutions and warranty information Card Software Versions and this Manual When applicable Ross Video provides for continual openGear card product enhancements through software updates As such functions described in this manual may pertain specifically to cards loaded with a particular software build If you received your FSD 8
107. rol Menu FS 1 2 Enbl Off Frame Sync Off disabled Reference 1 selected Reference 2 selected Input Video reference Disables the Frame Sync function or selects from choices below Off Disables Frame Sync function output video timing matches the input video timing Reference 1 Allows Frame Sync function to use external Reference 1 as the reference standard Reference 2 Allows Frame Sync function to use external Reference 2 as the reference standard Note If Reference 1 or Reference 2 is selected and an appropriate external reference is not received the Frame Sync indication Frame Sync Reference invalid appears in the Card Info status portion of DashBoard indicating invalid frame sync reference error Additionally the card edge ERR indicator illuminates indicating the same External reference signals Reference 1 and Reference 2 are distributed to the FSD 8240 and other cards via a frame bus Input Video Uses the input video signal as the reference standard Note If Input Video is used for framesync any timing instability on the input video will result in corresponding instability on the output video Vertical Delay Control Vertical Delay Lines l l i 1124 Card edge Control Menu FS 1 2 VOS Vertical delay value in number of lines value When Framesync is enabled sets vertical delay in number of lines of output video format between the output video and the frame sync reference
108. roughout this manual to provide additional user information FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Installation In This Chapter This chapter provides instructions for installing the FSD 8240 installing the card into the frame and cabling details This chapter contains the following information e Before You Begin Setting I O Switches for AES I O 1 4 Ports e Installing a Rear Module e Installing the FSD 8240 e Cabling for the FSD 8240 Setting up Network Remote Control FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Installation 2 1 Before You Begin Before proceeding with the instructions in this chapter ensure that your DFR 8300 series frame is properly installed according to the instructions in the DFR 8300 Series User Manual Static Discharge Throughout this chapter please heed the following cautionary note q 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 This card contains semiconductor devices which are susceptible to serious damage from Electrostatic Discharge ESD ESD damage may not be immediately apparent and can affect the long term reliability of the device Unpacking Unpack each FSD 8240 you received from the shipping container and ensure tha
109. rview proceed to the subsection for the particular user interface being used Descriptions and general instructions for using each of the three user interfaces are individually described in the following subsections e Card edge Controls Indicators and Display on page 3 3 e DashBoard User Interface on page 3 9 Instructions provided here are applicable for all available user control methods However DashBoard provides greatly simplified user interfaces as compared to using the card edge controls For this reason it is strongly recommended that DashBoard be used for all card applications other than the most basic cases Not all functions available using DashBoard are available using the card edge controls When a setting is changed settings displayed on DashBoard are the settings as effected by the FSD 8240 card itself and reported back to the remote control the value displayed at any time is the actual value as set on the card Function Submenu Parameter Submenu Overview The functions and related parameters available on the FSD 8240 are organized into function submenus which consist of parameter groups as shown below Figure 3 1 shows how the FSD 8240 card and its submenus are organized and also provides an overview of how navigation is performed between cards function submenus and parameters When using DashBoard the desired card is FSD 8240 i first selected The desired function submenu is next selected
110. s Submenu 3 Submenu 3 selection items and or parameter values Submenu 4 Submenu 4 selection items and or parameter values Table 3 3 shows an example of using the card edge controls to access the Embedded Audio processing group menu along with some of its submenus to set the routing and signal processing parameters for an embedded audio channel A through S in Table 3 3 denote the discrete tasks required in performing the example setup using the card edge controls In this example the following input processing is being performed e Embedded Channel 3 is selected as the source for Embedded Channel 1 within Embedded Audio Group 1 e Gain is increased over unity default by 12 1 e Phase is inverted In this example the following output processing is being performed e The embedded Channel 1 path has been directed to AES Output Channel 1 e Gain is increased over unity output default by 18 5 e Phase is normal non inverted Due to the limited control available when using the built in card edge control user interface the navigation into and out of submenus shown in Table 3 3 is required to perform the setup described above Table 3 3 Card edge Controls Setup of Example Embedded Audio Function Setup re ae Embd Press Enter Menu and in this example select AES Embd Embedded Audio Groups This selects the Tone embedded audio function of the Audio processor FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Operating Instructions 3 5
111. s Ranges Default Line No Range Noe re ATC_VITC 12 locked 9 8 Note 2 Dolby Metadata 13 Note 2 13 Note 2 SI VIT Win _ MG e Closed Captioning 21 locked 10 Note 2 Notes 1 The card does not check for conflicts on a given line number Make certain the selected line is available and carrying no other data 2 While range indicated by drop down list on GUI may allow a particular range of choices the actual range is automatically clamped limited to certain ranges to prevent inadvertent conflict with active picture area depending on video format Limiting ranges for various output formats are as follows Format Line No Limiting Format Line No Limiting Format Line No Limiting 525i 12 19 720p 9 25 1080p 9 41 625i 9 22 1080i 9 20 Because line number allocation is not standardized for all ancillary items consideration should be given to all items when performing set ups Figure 3 9 and Figure 3 10 show an example of conflicted and resolved VANC allocation within an HD SDI stream ATC_VITC 9 8 Conflict between z SS I ATC_VITC and AFD SA ARDES lt bothon VANC line 9 CC 10 CC 10 Dolby Metadata 13 Dolby Metadata 13 CARDII i rere oe p CARD n AFD Insertion attempted using VANC line 9 default Figure 3 9 Example VANC Line Number Allocation Conflicted ATC_VITC 9 8 q __ l Conflict between ATC_VITC 9 8 CC 10 ATC_VITC on line 9
112. ssary refer to th section Dolby E Processing and Routing Example on page 3 58 for an example of using and routing Dolby decoding Decoded channels shown in DashBoard correlate to typical channel designations as shown below Note that channel designations are a function of encoding Based on encoding actual channel designations may vary from the examples shown here Decoder Channels E5 1 2 E7 1 2 IO E8xt mo e SAS ch ch3 cna Ch5 Che che 2 RBC m2 RR Meno Wiix 2 See other important notes in this subsection regarding the proper use of metadata embedding tools available with the decoder function AES Pair as Input AES Pair 1 thru AES Pair 8 range in Input Select drop down list selects an AES Pair 1 thru 8 to be the input for the Dolby decoder Input Select In this example AES Pair 1 is the input for the Dolby decoder AES Pair g tl Card edge Control Menu Aud 1 2 3 Diby ISEL AES AES pair 1 8 Embedded Channel Pair as Input Embedded Ch 1 2 thru Ch 15 16 range in Input Select drop down list selects an embedded channel pair 1 2 thru 15 16 to be the input for the Dolby decoder di In this example embedded channel pair 1 2 is the input for the Dolby Embedded Ch1 2 decoder Embedded Ch 15 16 e Card edge Control Menu Aud 1 2 3 Diby ISEL Emb Embedded channel pair 1 8 3 42 Operating Instructions FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 continued
113. t immediately becomes active with all user settings now automatically set as directed by the preset Saved presets can be uploaded to a computer for use with other FSD 8240 cards Each of the items to the left are described in detail on the following pages Save Preset Save stores all current card control settings to the currently selected preset For example if Preset 1 is selected in the Selected Preset drop down list clicking and confirming Preset Save will then save all current card control settings to Preset 1 Preset Load loads applies all card control settings defined by whatever preset Preset 1 thru Preset 16 is currently selected in the Selected Preset drop down list For example if Preset 3 is selected in the Selected Preset drop down list clicking and confirming Preset Load will then apply all card control settings defined in Preset 3 The above buttons have a Confirm pop up that appears requesting confirmation Note Applying a change to a preset using the buttons described above rewrites the previous preset contents with the invoked contents Make certain change is desired before confirming preset change FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Operating Instructions 3 53 continued Selected Preset Selected Preset 1 FactFre tu A 16 FactFre a Selected Preset 1 thru Selected Preset 16 range in drop down list selects one of 16 stored presets as ready for Save being writ
114. t all items are included If any items are missing or damaged contact your sales representative or Ross Video directly 2 2 Installation FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Setting I O Switches for AES I O 1 4 Ports This procedure is applicable only if any of the four AES I O 1 4 ports on the FSD 8240 are to be used as outputs the switches are set to input mode by factory default The FSD 8240 is equipped with a four section red DIP switch that sets AES pairs 1 thru 4 as either inputs or outputs The factory default position is the input position for each pair e Ifall of the AES I O 1 4 ports are to be used as inputs or not used at all omit this procedure e Ifany of the AES I O 1 4 ports are to be used as outputs set the switches as described in this procedure Note switch 11 thru 14 settings for AES I O 1 thru AES I O 4 mode shown in Figure 2 1 For port to be used as an output set switch to down position as shown in Figure 2 1 Regardless of 11 thru 14 settings for AES I O 1 thru AES I O 4 outputs AES OUT 1 8 are still available on cards equipped with a Rear Module having dedicated AES OUT 1 8 BNC connectors AES IN OUT 4 AES IN OUT 3 AES IN OUT 2 AES IN OUT 1 f neor MODE Default quei MODE Al Gay JA REAR OF CARD gt Figure 2 1 AES I O 1 4 Mode Switches FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Installation 2 3 Installing a Rear Module This procedure is applicable only if a Rear Module
115. t being received and Input Format locked onto by the FSD 8240 1080 720 625 525 Continuous cycling of LEDs the LEDs indicates the FSD 8240 has not locked onto a particular format as in the case of no signal input DashBoard Status Error Indicators and Displays Table 3 6 shows and describes the DashBoard status indicators and displays These indicator icons and displays show status and error conditions relating to the FSD 8240 card itself and remote network communications FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Operating Instructions 3 61 Table 3 6 DashBoard Status Error Indicators and Displays Indicator Icon or Display Error Description G Ee Frame 14 oo Slot 0 MFc 3320 N i Slot 7 F50 8240 FSD 8240 Card state No connection to device Connection OFFLINE Gain dB ES Frame 14 AQ Slot 0 MFC 8320 N slot 7 F30 8240 Fi DashBoard File View Tree View Window Help n Basic Tree View AE Frame 14 O Slot 0 MFC 8320 N slot 7 F50 8240 Dr Frame 14 Slot 0 MFC 8320 N MFC 8320 N Card state Fan Door Open Connection ONLINE Video Input Standard INVALD O O Reference Standard Reference Input Video INVALID Video O finputinvaid e m TTT Framesync Status or no valid reference detected 3 62 Operating Instructions Red indicator icon in Card Access Navigation Tree pane shows card with Error condition in this example the Card Access Navigation Tree pane
116. t the source and destination correlations shown here are only examples any embedded channel pair carrying encoded Dolby data can be decoded Decoded Dolby channels can in turn be routed route to any embedded channel destination FS D 8240 VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO FEED WITH SIX ORIGINAL WITH 6 EMBEDDED SDI IN SDI OUT EMBEDDED AUDIO AUDIO CHANNELS CHANNELS AND AND DOLBY ADDED DOLBY ENCODED PAIR 5 1 2 EMBEDDED CHANNELS AUDIO AUDIO DE EMBED EMBED AUDIO ROUTING CONTROL EMBED CH 1 EMBED CH 2 EMBED CH 3 EMBED CH 4 EMBED CH 5 EMBED CH 6 DOLBY CH 1 EMBED CH 9 oa EMBED CH 10 POLETE EMBED CH 11 Sa EMBED CH 12 BISA Pad Cia Ee EMBED CH 13 DOLBY CHE EMBED CH 14 DOLBY CH7 not usec DOLBY CH8 ot usec ine DOLBY MIX 1 Hoeven DOLBY EMBED CH 15 METADATA METADATA DOLBY MIX 2 EMBED CH 16 Figure 3 14 Dolby E Processing Example 1 of 2 In the example here Dolby E 5 1 2 data on embedded pair 7 8 is to be decoded and embedded using spare embedded channels 9 thru 16 along with the existing embedded audio channels embedded channels thru 6 Figure 3 14 sheet 2 shows the FSD 8240 control settings using DashBoard that result in this routing 3 58 Operating Instructions FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Using the Status display in the Audio Input Controls function embedded channel pair 7 8 shows Dolby E data Audio Input Controls Embedded Group 1 Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Chan
117. ten to or for Load being applied to the card Note The preset names shown to the left are the default unnamed preset names All 16 presets in this case are loaded identically with the factory default settings Card Name Card Name RCVR 21 Input Processing Text entry field provides for optional entry of card name function etc as shown in this example Note Card name can be 31 ASCII characters maximum Preset Name Preset Name FactPre With one of 16 presets selected provides for entry of custom name for the preset as shown in example below Selected Preset 2 RC0VR21 Preset Name Rovezi Entering text in Preset Name field in this example RCVR21 applies custom name to selected Preset in this example Preset 2 Note Preset name can be seven ASCII characters maximum The Preset ID number does not need to be entered it is added automatically Reset Current Preset Reset Current Preset Confirm Download Presets Download Presets COl Presets bin Save e Reset Current Preset resets all parameters including preset custom name entered of the currently selected Preset as displayed in the Selected Preset field to factory default settings The above button has a Confirm pop up that appears requesting confirmation The factory default settings are as follows Function ParameterSetng _ Audio mapping reset ftor simultaneous embedding and de
118. the successive steps the audio is synchronized with the video in this example 40 msec Progressive correction is applied at 1 msec sec appr rate L aes 40msec Audio saorisee In this example initial offset of 200 msec appr 6 frames is below 9 frame threshold and results in soft resync being progressively applied With offset greater than selected hard resync threshold resync is immediately applied 12 ee 40msec L Audio 440msec In this example initial offset of 400 msec appr 12 frames is above 9 frame threshold and results in immediate hard resync FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Operating Instructions 3 23 continued Audio Offset Control Audio Offset from Video ms i 575 0 Card edge Control Menu FS 1 2 3 ADLY ADJ value Delay value When Framesync is enabled adds or reduces offsets audio delay from the matching video delay audio delay offset setting adds or removes delay in addition to any delay included by other actions This control is useful for correcting lip sync problems when video and audio paths in the chain experience differing overall delays 575 0 msec to 575 0 msec range null 0 0 msec Note Delay offset values of less than approximately 1 frame are progressively applied by the card to provide a seamless glitch free retiming However delay offset values exceeding 1 1 2 frames may result in a slight audio discontinuity at the moment
119. the symptoms listed in Table 3 8 follow the troubleshooting instructions provided In the majority of cases most errors are caused by simple errors where the FSD 8240 is not appropriately set for the type of signal being received by the card The error indications shown below are typical for the corresponding error conditions listed Other error indications not specified here may also be displayed on DashBoard and or the FSD 8240 card edge status indicators Where errors are displayed on both the FSD 8240 card and network remote controls the respective indicators and displays are individually described in this section 3 64 Operating Instructions FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Table 3 8 Troubleshooting Processing Errors by Symptom Symptom Error Condition Corrective Action e DashBoard shows Video yellow icon and Input Invalid message in FSD 8240 Card Info pane Video D Input invalid card edge Input Format LEDs show continuous cycling DashBoard shows Frame Sync red icon and Reference Invalid message in FSD 8240 Card Info pane Frame Sync O Reference Invalid card edge red ERR indicator illuminated DashBoard shows Framesync Status error message in FSD 8240 Framesync function submenu screen Framesynec Status minimum Latency Frames Video audio synchronization or delay noted No video input present Frame sync reference not properly selected or not being received Specified Minimum Latency Frames sett
120. tween the specified minimum latency and minimum latency plus one frame not one field Minimum Latency Frames Maximum range is 0 to 13 default 1 Card edge Control Menu FS Note Due to card memory limits the maximum available Minimum Latency Frames is related to the output video format 1 2 For example with a 1080i59 94 output the maximum allowed setting is 5 For a 10801 film 23 98 output the maximum allowed setting is 3 Conversely greater maximum settings are allowed for SD formats such value Min Latency in frames as 525i59 94 where the practical maximum limit is 13 LATE When using this control be sure to check the Framesync Status display as follows Framesync Status On Latency frames selection within limits Framesync Status Minimum Latency Frames setto 3 the maximum amount for this standard Latency frames selection exceeds limits Audio Hard Resync Threshold Control Sets threshold at which hard resync is applied if audio video offset exceeds threshold see below Hard resync provides fastest snyc up ci suitable for off air manipulation Conversely a threshold setting that Audio Hard Resync Threshold Frames avoids hard resync allows glitch free on air manipulation 1 5 Range is 1 5 to 13 0 frames in 0 1 frame increments With offset less than selected hard resync threshold resync is progressively applied in many small steps to provide a seamless glitch free retiming After
121. uptness 3 52 Operating Instructions FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Sets the test tone frequency for each of four tone generators Tone Generator 1 thru 4 Frequency Selection Lists Tone Generator 1 Frequency Tone Generator 4 Frequency 1 KHz hi Card edge Control Menu Aud 1 2 3 Tone TG1 Select Tone Generator 1 4 TG4 Select frequency for selected tone generator in Hz Selects the frequency for each of the four tone generators 18 discrete sine wave frequencies are available ranging from 50 Hz to 16 kHz default frequency is 1 0 kHz Note Unity gain signal level is equivalent to 20 dBu Allows up to 16 card user settings configuration presets to be saved in a Preset and then recalled loaded as desired All current settings including list selections and scalar numeric control settings such as Gain etc are saved when a Preset Save is invoked Preset Save Contirm Preset Load Confirm Reset Current Preset Confirm Download Presets CDI Presets bin Preset Save and Load Preset Save Preset Load i The Preset Name field and Preset Save button allow Card Name RCVR2I custom user setting configurations to be labeled and saved to a Preset for future use Selected Preset 1 FaciPre w The Preset Load button and the Selected Preset drop down list allow saved presets to be selected Preset Name FactPre and loaded as desired When a preset is loaded i
122. while updating When the button displays the out position update is complete and all displays are current Update Metadata Bitstream Mode Complete Main Audio Coding Mode HO LF Center Mix Level Attenuation is 3dE Surround Mix Level Attenuation is 3dE Dolby Surround Mode Mot indicated LFE Enable UFE is Off not coded Dialog Normalization 27 dBFS Audio Production Information Fresent Mix Level 105 dB Room Type Small Room Flat EG Copyright Bit Copyright Protected Original Bitstream Original LoRo Center Mix Level Level is Adjusted 3 0 dB LoRo Surround Mix Level Level is Adjusted 3 0 dB Extended Bitstream Group 2 Not Included Dolby Surround EX Mode N ot Indicated Compression Words P resent Compression Profile Unknown Dynamic Range Compression Words Present Dynamic Range Compression Profile None Dynamic Range Compression Words Present Dynamic Range Compression Profile None 3 46 Operating Instructions FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Provides timecode data extraction from various sources and provides formatting and re insertion controls for inserting the timecode into the output video Shown below is an example in which received SDI video with SDI VITC waveform timecode is to be converted to SDI ATC_VITC and SDI ATC_LTC timecode data Each Timecode control is fully described on the pages that follow 525i SDI 525i 59 94 with VITC FSD 8240 w
123. your new FSD 8240 fits into your overall working environment Equally pleasing is the product quality 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 FSD 8240 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 FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Introduction 1 1 Overview The FSD 8240 1s an HD SD SDI frame sync and Dolby decoder with 16 channels of audio embedding or de embedding When Dolby Digital or Dolby E is present on a discrete AES pair or on an embedded audio pair the decoder produces up to 10 decoded channels according to the Dolby sub format received by the metadata The resulting channels are then available for mapping inversion and level adjustment and then embedded into the video signal The FSD 8240 offers glitch free handling of embedded audio during frame synchronization and a user adjustable offset to the frame sync to align the Dolby delay Video and audio processing controls as well as flexible timecode processing closed captioning support and AFD code insertion provide complete signal management for all incoming signals The FSD 8240 can embed Dolby metadata on the SDI output sourced from either SDI input video or from the decoder as desired With the optional met
124. z Disable Off In this mode AES SRC for the corresponding AES input pair is enabled button in out position SRC enabled allows the FSD 8240 to interface with asynchronous AES sources sources in which the AES timing does not match the video reference timing SRC can be used to compensate for minor clock rate differences in the AES stream and the input video stream AES Passthrough Card edge Control Menu Aud 1 2 3 4 AES PASS AES AES Passthrough Pair 1 Off Pair 2 on Pair 8 Off Apply to AES pair 1 8 Passthrough disabled Passthrough enabled Individual AES Passthrough On Off control for each AES pair 1 thru 8 disables or enables Passthrough as follows Off Disables AES passthrough for the selected AES input pair Passthrough is set to Off by default On Passthrough is turned on with the corresponding AES output pair to act as a bit for bit copy with zero delay of the corresponding AES input pair Note AES Passthrough set to On overrides normal audio routing Gain and polarity control is not available when AES passthrough is enabled 3 16 Operating Instructions FSD 8240 User Manual Iss 01 Audio Input Controls continued AES Zero Delay Embedding AES Zero Delay Embedding Pair 1 Off Pair 2 Pair 8 Off Card edge Control Menu Aud 1 2 3 4 AES ODLY Apply to AES pair 1 8 Zero Delay embedding is disabled Zero Delay Embedding enabled

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