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Lynx P VD 5600 Reference Manual

Sd/hd multi-rate frame synchronizer
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Reference Manual
P VD 5600
SD/HD Multi-rate Frame Synchronizer
Revision 2.0 - August 2007
This Manual Supports Device Revisions:
P VD 5600 Firmware Revision
198
Control System GUI Release
3.12.2
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced or
transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical for any purpose, without express written permission of
LYNX Technik AG.
LYNX Technik AG may have patents, patent applications, trademarks, copyrights or other intellectual property rights
covering the subject matter in this document. Except as expressly written by LYNX Technik AG, the furnishing of this
document does not give you any license to patents, trademarks, copyrights or other intellectual property of LYNX Technik
AG or any of its affiliates.
LYNX Technik AG
Brunnenweg 3
D 64331 Weiterstadt
Germany
www.lynx-technik.com
© 2007 LYNX Technik AG all rights reserved

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  • Page 1 LYNX Technik AG may have patents, patent applications, trademarks, copyrights or other intellectual property rights covering the subject matter in this document. Except as expressly written by LYNX Technik AG, the furnishing of this document does not give you any license to patents, trademarks, copyrights or other intellectual property of LYNX Technik AG or any of its affiliates.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    P VD 5600 Reference Manual. Rev 2.0 Contents CONTENTS ............................. 2 WARRANTY............................ 4 REGULATORY INFORMATION ..................... 5 Europe............................5 USA ............................. 5 GETTING STARTED........................6 Packaging............................ 6 ESD Warning..........................6 Preventing ESD Damage ......................6 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ......................7 Input Video Formats ........................7 Output Video Formats .........................
  • Page 3 P VD 5600 Reference Manual. Rev 2.0 SDI Status LED 1 ........................20 Ref Status LED 3........................20 ALARM LED ..........................20 CONTROL SYSTEM GUI......................21 Main Tab ........................... 22 REF in Select ........................22 Signal Routing........................23 Test Patterns......................... 23 Video Proc Tab..........................

  • Page 4: Warranty

    LYNX Technik supplies; or d) to service a product which has been modified or integrated with other products when the effect of such modification or integration increases the time or difficulty servicing the product.

  • Page 5: Regulatory Information

    P VD 5600 Reference Manual. Rev 2.0 Regulatory information Europe Declaration of Conformity LYNX Technik AG Brunnenweg 3 D-64331 Weiterstadt Germany Declare under our sole responsibility that the product TYPE: P VD 5600 To which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    P VD 5600 Reference Manual. Rev 2.0 Getting Started Most CardModules are installed into the rack frames and system tested in the factory. If this is an upgrade part or service exchange item then the module is supplied in a padded cardboard carton which includes the CardModule, rear connection plate and mounting screws.

  • Page 7: Product Description

    P VD 5600 Reference Manual. Rev 2.0 Product Description The P VD 5600 is a high performance SD/HD frame. Firmware options provide the ability to easily add integral Down Conversion, SDTV Aspect Ratio Conversion capability is part of the basic unit.
  • Page 8 P VD 5600 Reference Manual. Rev 2.0 For down conversion functionality an additional firmware option is required. Without this option installed the frame synchronizer passes the video in the connected input format. Basic function (with down conversion option installed) With a 59.94Hz Reference Signal Connected (Bi-level or Tri-level)

  • Page 9: Connected Reference Signals

    P VD 5600 Reference Manual. Rev 2.0 Connected Reference Signals The module has a very flexible input reference stage which facilitates the use of either SDTV analog bi-phase sync (i.e. Black) or HDTV analog tri-level sync. The reference input is “cross lock” compatible so a SDTV reference can be used to frequency lock HDTV signals (and visa versa).

  • Page 10: Down Conversion Option

    P VD 5600 Reference Manual. Rev 2.0 DOWN Conversion Option With the addition of the F/W option to add conversion capability to the frame synchronizer the following features are provided. (The addition of this option does not require re- programming it’s a simple option code to enable the extended functions)

  • Page 11: Sdtv Aspect Ratio Conversion

    P VD 5600 Reference Manual. Rev 2.0 SDTV Aspect Ratio Conversion Each channel has a selectable independent SDTV Aspect Ratio converter and this will convert the connected SD input standard either from a 4:3 input signal to a 16:9 output or a 16:9 input signal to a 4:3 output signal.

  • Page 12: Conversion From 4:3 Input Aspect Ratio To 16:9 Output Aspect Ratio

    P VD 5600 Reference Manual. Rev 2.0 Conversion from 4:3 Input Aspect Ratio to 16:9 Output Aspect Ratio 16:9 PillarBox This takes the 4.3 aspect ratio of the input signal and fits it into the 16:9 SD aspect ratio screen with black bars at the left and right of the image.

  • Page 13: Video Processing

    P VD 5600 Reference Manual. Rev 2.0 Video Processing Proc Amp Functions Each of the two output channels has an associated video proc amp which provides user adjustable Gain / Saturation / Black Level and Hue using on screen sliders.
  • Page 14 P VD 5600 Reference Manual. Rev 2.0 NOTE. Some functions are not shown or are shown as “not implemented yet”. These features will be added at a later date. The module is fully programmable so these features can be easily added to existing modules via firmware upgrades.

  • Page 15: Module Layout

    P VD 5600 Reference Manual. Rev 2.0 Module Layout Module Front Panel Module Rear Termination Panel CardModule Layout Cooling Fan Note. Cooling fan operation is monitored and alarmed with the module alarm LED and also within the LYNX control system.

  • Page 16: Connections

    Up to five P VD 5600 modules can be accommodated in a single Series 5000 rack frame. NOTE. When using this module we highly recommend the use of the R FR 5011 Fan Front Rack Frame which provides additional airflow into the rack.
  • Page 17 NOTE. The use of the optional control system is mandatory for the control and setup of this module. If you do not have the control system, then please contact your LYNX representative for details on how to upgrade your rack with the LYNX control system.

  • Page 18: Settings And Control

    P VD 5600 Reference Manual. Rev 2.0 Settings and Control The P VD 5600 module has an integrated micro-controller, which enables the module to be configured and controlled locally using the multifunction switch and 4 character dot matrix display, or from remote using a GUI interface when using one of the optional controllers and control software.

  • Page 19: Menu Structure

    P VD 5600 Reference Manual. Rev 2.0 Menu Structure The Menu structure is defined in the next table, and can be used to help navigating through the menu system. ENTER moves between levels UP/DOWN moves between items within the level When a new setting is entered the system will jump back one level in the menu system.

  • Page 20: Led Status Indicators

    P VD 5600 Reference Manual. Rev 2.0 LED Status Indicators The P VD 5600 module has LED indicators that serve as alarm and status indication for the module. Function is described below. SDI Status LED 1 LED Color Indication Green...

  • Page 21: Control System Gui

    The above screenshot shows the complete module GUI. The Device info area contains information about the module including name and firmware revision. If used as part of a larger system (using the LYNX central control system) the modules position and physical location is displayed above the “locate” button.

  • Page 22: Main Tab

    With the selection above the FSYNC box the reference for the frame synchronizer can also be derived from the digital input. This is useful for applications, where the P VD 5600 is used as a video delay line. Page 22 of 34...

  • Page 23: Signal Routing

    P VD 5600 Reference Manual. Rev 2.0 Signal Routing In the center of the screen there is an area where the internal signal routing can be changed. This area is fundamental to the modules basic function. Here the internal video signal can be routed through (or bypassing) the up/down/cross conversion option.

  • Page 24: General Video Settings

    P VD 5600 Reference Manual. Rev 2.0 General Video Settings The first area covers some General setup parameters for the frame sync operation. External Reference Source It is possible to take the external reference signal from two sources. Either from the...

  • Page 25: Video Converter

    P VD 5600 Reference Manual. Rev 2.0 The synchronizer is very robust in its ability to handle poor quality input signals but there may be occasions where excessive errors cannot be recovered by the synchronizer. This is generally qualified by TRS errors. TRS means “Timing Reference Signal” and is a sequence of digital values embedded in the SDI data stream.

  • Page 26: Output Proc Tabs

    P VD 5600 Reference Manual. Rev 2.0 Output Proc Tabs There are two “Out Proc” tabs provided, one for each of the two outputs provided. This is where the individual video processing functions are set for each channel. The two “Out Proc”...

  • Page 27: H And V Blanking

    P VD 5600 Reference Manual. Rev 2.0 The numerical adjustment range provided is + 80 to -30, and is changed by clicking on the “+” or “-“ Buttons. Note. Aperture correction OFF is the same as a Zero setting in the adjustment...

  • Page 28: Test Pattern Pre-Select

    P VD 5600 Reference Manual. Rev 2.0 Test Pattern Pre-select A wide range of patterns is provided which can be selected using the drop down selection provided. The pre-selected pattern will be used if the freeze mode is set to “test pattern”...

  • Page 29: Options Tab

    Click the “request code” button next to the channel you wish to activate. A number will be displayed, Please forward this number with your purchase order to your authorized LYNX dealer or representative. When you receive the license string simply type it (or paste it using the windows clipboard) into the area provided and press “activate”.

  • Page 30: Events Tab

    P VD 5600 Reference Manual. Rev 2.0 Events Tab The Events Tab is where the module alarming and error notifications are configured for the module. The GUI has an integrated error log, which is a simple text log file stored in the controller PC.

  • Page 31: Snmp Support

    (This has no impact or influence over the internally error log maintained by the LYNX control system) (Internal LYNX error logging and external SNMP traps can be configured independently). Note. The simulated event is part of the GUI simulator and allows us to force a particular error condition for testing and demonstration purposes.

  • Page 32: Specifications

    Local alphanumeric display with integrated menu system for setting “basic” module parameters. Remote Control Comprehensive remote control and status monitoring supported when used with a LYNX Controller option. The use of the control system is mandated for this module External GPI Single GPI input on BNC connector.
  • Page 33 P VD 5600 Reference Manual. Rev 2.0 Mechanical Size 283mm x 78mm Weight CardModule 120g, connector plate 50g Rack space Requires 2 slots in rack frame (max 5 modules per frame) Ambient Temperature 5°C to 40°C Maintaining specifications Humidity 90% Max non condensing...

  • Page 34: Service

    Technical support is also available from our website. Please do not return products to LYNX without an RMA. Please contact your authorized dealer or reseller for more details. More detailed product information and product updates may be available on our web site: www.lynx-technik.com...

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