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DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S
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  • Page 1 Installation and Operation Manual DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S Composite Video Decoder 175-000275-00 Delivering the Moment...

  • Page 2: Contact Information

    Imagine Communications reserves the right, without notice to make such changes in equipment, design, specifications, components, or documentation as progress may warrant to improve the perfor- mance of the product.
  • Page 3 Integrated Experience an Integrated Content Environment Leitch Technology is uniquely capable of meeting the needs of customers with a full range of products that provide Content the experience of an Integrated Content Environment — a streamlined workflow for the production, processing, transmission and management of content.
  • Page 4 DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S Composite Video Decoders Installation and Operation Manual Edition A October 2005...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 1: Introduction Overview ....................1 Product Description ..................2 Main Features ...................3 Front and Back Modules ................4 Front Module ..................4 Back Module ..................5 Signal Flow ....................6 Chapter 2: Installation and Removal Overview ....................9 Packing List ....................10 DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 6 Contents Installing DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S Modules ....... 10 Removing DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S Modules ......10 Setting Jumpers ..................11 Audio Tracking Pairs ................13 Upgrading DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S Firmware ......15 Upgrading the Firmware (Discovery Method) ....... 15 Upgrading the Firmware (Drag-and-Drop Method) ...... 17 Correcting a Failed Upgrading Procedure ..........
  • Page 7 Analog Composite Video ..............50 SDI Video ..................51 Miscellaneous ..................52 Propagation Delay ................52 Power Consumption ................52 Appendix A: Tree-View Navigation Overview ....................53 Navigating the Tree View ..............54 Tree View Parameters ................55 Index Keywords ....................61 DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 8 Contents DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 9: Preface

    DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S Composite Video Decoders. Audience This manual is written for engineers, technicians, and operators responsible for the installation, setup, maintenance, and operation of the NEO DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S Composite Video Decoders. Revision History Table P-1. Revision History Edition Date...

  • Page 10: Writing Conventions

    Indicates a jump to another location within the electronic document or elsewhere Internet address Indicates a jump to a Web site or URL Indicates important information that helps Note to avoid and troubleshoot problems viii DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 11: Obtaining Leitch Documents

    • The corners of the product must be protected. If the product is still within the warranty period, Leitch Technology will return it to you by prepaid shipment after servicing. DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 12: Safety Standards And Compliances

    CAUTION: Statements identifying conditions or practices that can result in damage to the equipment or other property: Important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 13: Restriction On Hazardous Substances (Rohs) Directive

    July 1, 2006 are exempt from the legislation. Leitch equipment that complies with the EU directive will be marked with a RoHS-compliant symbol, as shown in Figure Figure 1. RoHS Compliance Symbol DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 14: Waste From Electrical And Electronic Equipment (Weee) Directive

    Leitch sales representative for information on returning these products for recycling. Leitch equipment that complies with the EU directive will be marked with a WEEE-compliant symbol, as shown in Figure Figure 2. WEEE Compliance Symbol DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 15: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S modules are composite video decoders designed for NEO 1RU and 3RU rack-mounted frames. This chapter covers the following topics: • “Product Description” on page 2 • “Front and Back Modules” on page 4 •...

  • Page 16: Product Description

    Chapter 1: Introduction Product Description The DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S modules are composite video decoders. Both modules provide input for an SDI signal with color decode bypass. This bypass feature allows the modules to be used as an SDI frame synchronizer in a fully digital system.

  • Page 17: Main Features

    Chapter 1: Introduction Main Features These are the main features of the DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S composite video decoders: • 12-bit input processing with NTSC/PAL-B/PAL-M support • Auto-detect or user-force input standard • User-selectable input locks for horizontal-lock, chroma lock or auto options •...

  • Page 18: Front And Back Modules

    Figure 1-1 illustrates the position of the LEDs and card-edge controls on the front module of the DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S video decoder products. Front modules are designated by the suffix “-FM”. For example, the front module of the DES-3901-S is the “DES-3901-S-FM”.

  • Page 19: Back Module

    In the NEO frame, back modules are placed directly behind the front modules, facing the rear. Figure 1-2 Figure 1-3 show the DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S back module connections. Back modules are designated by the suffix “-BM”. For example, the back module of the DES-3901-S is the “DES-3901-S-BM”. OUT 3 OUT 4...

  • Page 20: Signal Flow

    Chapter 1: Introduction Signal Flow Figure 1-4 illustrates the signal flow through the DES-3901-S module. Figure 1-4. Functional Block Diagram of the DES-3901-S DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 21 Using a live program source, you must experiment and find the appropriate setting to balance between the amount of noise reduction and picture impairments due to the filtering processes. DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 22 Chapter 1: Introduction DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 23: Overview

    In this chapter, you can find information on the following topics: installation and operation of NEO products. • “Packing List” on page 10 • “Installing DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S Modules” on page 10 • “Removing DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S Modules” on page 10 • “Setting Jumpers” on page 11 •...

  • Page 24: Packing List

    One DES-3901-S-FM or DNS-3901-S-FM front module • One DES-3901-S-BM or DNS-3901-S-BM back module • One DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S Composite Video Decoders Installation and Operation Manual per order Installing DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S Modules For general information about installing NEO modules, see your NEO FR-3901, FR-3903, and FR-3923 Mounting Frames Installation and Operation Manual.

  • Page 25: Setting Jumpers

    When the pin marked by the triangle is not covered, the output is switched to SDI (see Figure 2-7 on page 12). The two SDI/CMPST outputs can be separately switched to either SDI or composite video output as needed. DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 26 Chapter 2: Installation and Removal Jumper selections SDI video output Composite video output Third pin uncapped First pin uncapped PC board marker Figure 2-7. Composite Video or SDI Outputs Jumper Selections DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 27: Audio Tracking Pairs

    External connections are not required for this feature. A DES-3901-S or DNS-3901-S module can be used as part of an audio tracking pair. To use this feature, install the DES-3901-S or DNS-3901-S video module directly above the audio module.
  • Page 28 • Digital video SDI 525/625 video processing amplifier with • Analog video with multiplexed audio processed analog composite NTSC/PAL output • Four-channel • Analog audio multiplexer with analog audio sync/delay and audio processing amplifier DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 29: Upgrading Des-3901-S And Dns-3901-S Firmware

    Firmware Firmware upgrading is a routine procedure that you must perform to install newer versions of software on the DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S modules. Pilot, Co-Pilot, or Navigator software applications are required for this procedure. You can use either the Discovery or the drag-and-drop method.
  • Page 30 7. Wait for the message File transfer to device succeeded. This may take a moment. 8. Click Reboot Device and then click Yes. 9. Wait 30 seconds, and then close the Configuration... box. The module name appears at the card edge. DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 31: Upgrading The Firmware (Drag-And-Drop Method)

    /slotx/boot (where x is the slot number) directory appears in the Select the device directory to transfer to: field. 7. Click Add, and in the Add Upgrade Files box, browse and select the boot folder in the module’s upgrade. DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 32 This may take a moment. fail. 8. Click Reboot Device and then click Yes. 9. Wait 30 seconds and then close the Configuration... box. The module name appears at the card edge. DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 33: Correcting A Failed Upgrading Procedure

    1. Download the most recent appropriate upgrade package from the To successfully upgrade the Leitch Web site or from your CD-ROM, and then unzip the upgrade firmware, you must follow these package. steps in the exact sequence described. DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 34 9. Select the file and then click OK. 10. Click Perform Transfer and then click Yes. This may take several minutes. 11. Wait for the message File transfer to device succeeded in the status bar. DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 35: Rebooting The Module

    This may take a moment. fail. 10. Click Reboot Device and then click Yes. 11. Wait 30 seconds, and then close the Configuration... box. The module name appears at the card edge. DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 36 Chapter 2: Installation and Removal DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 37: Overview

    Edition A, B, C, or D, you will need to download an updated version from the Leitch Web site (www.leitch.com) to access this information. This chapter describes how to operate the DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S module using card-edge controls. The following topics are found in this chapter: •...

  • Page 38: Operation Notes

    Parameter settings that are made within 16 seconds after the Operation Notes will result in DES-3901-S or DNS-3901-S banner has been lit on the VFD will accidental changes to the not be saved. Parameter changes made after this 16-second delay module’s parameter settings.

  • Page 39: Cross-Functional Parameter Changes

    Lines 10 to 23 Lines 6 to 23 SetupLnSel Setup Line Select Lines 10 to 25 Lines 10 to 25 Disabled HBSupres Hanover Bar Suppression Disabled On/Off On/Off VoSetup Video Output Setup Add/Remove Add/Remove Disabled DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 40: Frame Synchronization Function (Fsfunctn)

    Mode in NEO DES and DNS modules. These parameters are re-enabled when SyncMode is selected in FSMode. Table 3-5. Frame Synchronizer Mode Card-Edge ID Parameter Name VLOVMode Video output mode FPhase Fine phase DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 41: Sdi Input Video Standard (Sdistdset)

    ViBurst Enabled Disabled ViLocked Enabled Disabled Vi_Noise Enabled Disabled ViStdSet Enabled Disabled Vi_Gain Enabled Disabled ViSchErr Enabled Disabled ForceBW Enabled Disabled BlackLvl Enabled Disabled ChromaGain Enabled Disabled ChromaPhse Enabled Disabled DecLckMode Enabled Disabled DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 42 F_PicPos Enabled Disabled CableEQ Enabled Disabled CableLen Enabled Disabled D1BlkLvl Disabled Enabled D1_YGain Disabled Enabled D1_CGain Disabled Enabled D1_Hue Disabled Enabled D1BClpLvl Disabled Enabled D1_BlkClp Disabled Enabled D1WClpLvl Disabled Enabled D1_WhtClp Disabled Enabled DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 43: Video Standard Set (Vistdset)

    Horizontal phase Previous range F_PicPos Fine picture -69.271 to -69.271 to -56.220 to Previous range position +68.729 ns +68.729 ns +55.780 ns VoStdSet Video output NTSC PAL-M PAL-B NTSC/ standard set PAL-M/ PAL-B DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 44: Navigating The Operator And All Lists

    1. Open the front panel of the NEO frame. 2. Press any card-edge control to turn on the VFD screen. The message DES-3901-S or DNS-3901-S appears. If a previous user has left the display at a different parameter name, repeatedly press the Escape button until the message DES-3901-S or DNS-3901-S appears.

  • Page 45: Operator And All List Parameters

    Reports the detected composite input video [RO] Feedback standard (NTSC, PAL-B, and PAL-M) • NTSC • PAL-B • PAL-M • No ViVPrsnt Video Input Video Returns the presence of the analog input video [RO] Present signal • Yes DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 46 Indicates if EDH is present on the input [RO] Handling Present SD D1 signal • No EdhErrCnt Error Detection and Returns the number of occurred EDH errors 0 to 16777215 [RO] Handling Error Count DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 47 Sets the black clip level ±47.9 mV (-47.90 mV*) • Off* Blk_Clip Black Clip Controls the activation of black clip • On WhtClpLvl White Clip Level Sets the white clip level ±63.13 mV (49.55 mV*) DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 48 • Bypass* • Off* NoiseRdc Noise Reduction Controls the activation of the noise reduction (DNS-3901-S) circuit • On IIR_Thresh Recursive Threshold Selects the coefficient used in the recursive 0 to 100% (50%*) (DNS-3901-S) filter DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 49 • Black • Freeze* • Field 1* FrzType Freeze Type Selects a type of video freeze • Field 2 • Frame • Off* ForceFrz Force Freeze Forces the output video to freeze • On DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 50 • Yes • No GlSchErr Genlock Returns the detected subcarrier/horizontal [RO] Subcarrier-to- relationship from the external reference source • Yes Horizontal • Off* FctryRcl Factory Recall Recalls the factory settings • On DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 51 Controls the activation of D1 white clip • Off* Setup Setup Parameters Sets the parameters for display and usability Various (see page 59 for an complete list of Setup parameters and their factory default settings) DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 52: Setup Parameters

    The structure of the Setup menu is located at the end of Appendix A: “Tree View Navigation.” See your NEO FR-3901, FR-3903, and FR-3923 Mounting Frames Installation and Operation Manual for more information on Setup items, including descriptions and operation notes. DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 53: Alarms

    CCS control software and control panels are consistent. If the DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S module s are set for local control, the alarm settings will appear the same at both the card edge and via CCS, but the settings can only be changed using the card-edge controls.

  • Page 54: Enabling Or Disabling An Alarm Parameter

    2. Scroll down the list of alarms, and then select Reset. 3. Press Enter to activate the selection. The following table lists the default alarms for the DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S modules. You can enable or disable these settings, but you cannot change the level of the alarm.

  • Page 55: Neoscope

    Reference subcarrier-to-horizontal phase error NEOScope The display screen of the DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S can be used as a confidence monitor to view outgoing video images. To activate this feature, scroll through the Setup list to NEOScope, and then press the Enter button.

  • Page 56: Leds And Module Indicators

    As part of a list of activated alarms found in the Setup menu • In external systems connected to the alarm contact closures at the back of the NEO frames • On a PC screen where Pilot or another GUI-based control application is being used DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 57: Card-Edge Locations

    NEO frame. For details on these alarms, refer to the relevant frame or module manuals. Figure 3-10 illustrates the locations of the LEDs and module indicators on the DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S front modules. Top view Standard module indicators Local/Remote switch...

  • Page 58: Led Descriptions

    Black or Freeze. (If set to Freeze and the input is removed, the module will freeze the last good field.) FS On/Off Green Frame synchronizer is on. NR On/Off Green Noise reduction is on. DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 59: Module Indicators Descriptions

    • Subcarrier-to-horizontal phase error See the active alarms listed in the Setup menu to determine the cause. Power Green Power is being provided to the module. Module Status Green Module is configured, loaded, and operational. DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 60 Chapter 3: Operation DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 61: Overview

    The tables in this chapter list the following specifications for the DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S module: • “Input” on page 48 • “Output” on page 50 • “Miscellaneous” on page 52 Specifications and designs are subject to change without notice. DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 62: Input

    System input (A to D converted) Quantization 12 bit Setup level range ±7.5 IRE Frequency response ±0.1 dB to 6 MHz Signal-to-noise ratio 62 dB RMS typical Chrominance/luminance gain <0.1 dB error Chrominance/luminance <10 ns delay error DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 63: Sdi Video

    SMPTE 259M-C, 270Mb/s, 525/625 component Connector BNC per IEC169-8 Impedance 75Ω Return loss >18 dB to clock frequency Signal level 800mV ±10% CMRR 30V pk-to-pk, up to 60 Hz Equalization Automatic up to: >23dB, 259M-C (typical) DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 64: Output

    1.0 V pk-to-pk ±10% Signal-to-noise ratio >54 dB RMS DC offset ±100 mV Differential gain <1.5% Differential phase <1.5° Chrominance/luminance delay ±10 ns Frequency response ±0.5 dB to 5 MHz Chroma gain offset ±0.3 dB DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 65: Sdi Video

    >18 dB to 270 MHz Signal level 800 mV ±10% DC offset 0V ±0.5 V Rise and fall time 400-1500 ps (20 to 80% amplitude) Overshoot <10% of amplitude Jitter <0.2 UI (740 ps) pk-to-pk DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 66: Miscellaneous

    (Aperture control, noise reducer and when enabled; noise reducer adds 1 frame synchronizer function bypassed) additional field when enabled Power Consumption Table 4-18. Power Consumption Specifications Item Specification Power consumption +24 V: 15 W DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 67: Appendix A: Tree-View Navigation

    Tree-View Navigation Overview The Tree View is one of the three navigation modes available on the DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S module. Unlike the other navigation modes, the Tree View is a multi-level list of parameters, arranged in the following main groups: •...

  • Page 68: Navigating The Tree View

    1. Open the front panel of the NEO frame. 2. Press any card-edge control to turn on the VFD display. Note The message DES-3901-S or DNS-3901-S will appear as the If you do not wish to make banner on the card-edge display.

  • Page 69: Tree View Parameters

    (Options: Auto*, NTSC, PAL-B, PAL-M) SetupLnSel (Range: 10 to 25 line: line 22*) IP_Setup (Options: Absent, Present*) CableEQ (Options: On, Off*) CableLen (Range: 0* to 300 m [984 ft.]) EdhErrPI (Range: 1 to 14400 s: 10 s*) DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 70 (Options: On, Off*) Output CompositeEncode VoSetup (Options: Remove, Add*) VoStdSet (Options: NTSC*, PAL-B, PAL-M) Vo_Gain (Range: -3.0 to 3.0 dB: 0 dB*) Other DnBusEn (Options: On, Off*) SynchronizationDelay VidFrzn [RO] (Options: Yes, No) DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 71 AC_VGain (Range: -16 to 39 HBSupres (Options: On, Off*) NRFunctn (DNS-3901-S version only) (Options: Enable, Bypass*) NoiseRdc (DNS-3901-S version only) (Options: On, Off*) IIR_Thresh (DNS-3901-S version only) (Range: 0 to 100 : 50 DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 72 0* to 63.963 µs ) FPhase ° to 44.978 ° : 0°*) (Range: -45.022 FSMode (Options: Delay Mode, Sync Mode*) VLOVMode (Options: Pass, Black, Freeze)* FrzType (Options: Field 2, Field 1*, Frame) ForceFrz (Options: On, Off*) DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 73 (Options: Param List, Param+Val*) Scrl Mode (Scroll Mode) (Options: Wrap*, Don’t Wrap) Disp Inten (Display Intensity) (Options: 100%, 50% [default], 25%, 12%) Par. Desc (Parameter Description) (Options: Disabled, Enabled*) Name DES-3901-S or DNS-3901-S* DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 74 (Options: IP Address, Subnet, Gateway) Sync Full *Default settings for Frame IP (Options: No*, Yes) options are as follows: About [RO] IP Address (192.168.100.250), Subnet (255.255.255.0), and (Options: Dec_HwId, GlFsHwId, Sw_Ver) Gateway (192.168.100.250). DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 75: Index

    – Configuration... window – correcting a failed upgrade identifying causes of alarm IIR_Threshold parameter Input specifications – default settings for alarms input video standard DejaView installing and removing modules DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 76 Operator and All power consumption Tree View propagation delay SDI video input SDI video output state recovery of alarms synchronizing alarms – Tree View parameter list DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 77 Index unpacking – upgrading firmware video source selections video standard set VideoSrc parameter viewing outgoing video on display screen ViStdSet parameter VoStdSet parameter – vxWorks.lzs file warranty information Web site, location of manuals DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 78 Index DES-3901-S and DNS-3901-S Installation and Operation Manual...

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