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Sierra Video UDC-162 Owner's Manual

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Sierra Video Systems
UDC-162
Up/Down/Cross Format Converter,
HD/SD-SDI in and out, with Frame Sync
Owner's Manual
UDC-162-OM
Version: 1.2

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  • Page 1 Sierra Video Systems UDC-162 Up/Down/Cross Format Converter, HD/SD-SDI in and out, with Frame Sync Owner’s Manual UDC-162-OM Version: 1.2...
  • Page 2 The material in this manual is furnished for informational use only. It is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Sierra Video Systems Sierra Video Systems Inc assumes no responsibility or liability for errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    To reduce the risk of fire, replacement fuses must be the same type and rating. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. UDC-162 Owner’s Manual  (V 1.2) Page 3 of 32...
  • Page 4 If you need more information on the collection, reuse, and recycling systems, please contact your local or regional waste administration. You can also contact Sierra Video Systems for more information on the environmental performances of our products. UDC-162 Owner’s Manual  (V 1.2)

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Warranty and Repair Policy ............Error! Bookmark not defined. Ordering Information UDC-162 and Related Products ....................30 Notes Contact Us Contact Sierra Video Systems ....................32 Visit us at the Sierra Video Systems website................32 UDC-162 Owner’s Manual  (V 1.2) Page 5 of 32...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Overview The UDC-162 is a universal input processing card with audio and video support. The video can be up, down, or cross converted to a different format, and aspect ratio corrected to provide proper output aspect. The video can be re-timed to a reference signal, and embedded audio will pass through with no audio glitches, even on frame sync events (drops and duplicates).

  • Page 7: Functional Block Diagram

    Four dual-rate HD/SD-SDI video outputs Functional Block Diagram The UDC-162 has a very flexible signal flow path and feature set that combines several products into one compact package. This section diagrams the basic signal flow of your UDC-162 product. Video Proc:...

  • Page 8: Embedded Audio

    Embedded Audio The UDC-162 supports all four groups (16 channels) of embedded audio at full 24 bit resolution in both SD (with extended data packets) and HD. Documentation Terms The following terms are used throughout this guide:  “Frame” refers to the 8310 frame that houses the UDC-162 card.

  • Page 9: Installation And Setup

    Unpack each card you received from the shipping container, and check the contents against the packing list to ensure that all items are included. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your sales representative or Sierra Video Systems directly. UDC-162 Owner’s Manual  (V 1.2) Page 9 of 32...

  • Page 10: Rear Module Installation (Optional)

    Using a Phillips driver and the supplied screw, fasten the 8310-RM-10 panel to the 8310 back plane. Do not over tighten. This completes the procedure for installing the 8310-RM-10 in an 8310 openGear frame. UDC-162 Owner’s Manual  (V 1.2) Page 10 of 32...

  • Page 11: Board Installation

    HD/SD-SDI HD/SD-SDI Reclock Out Reclock Out HD/SD SDI HD/SD SDI Output Output HD/SD SDI HD/SD SDI Output Output Figure 3. BNC Designations for the Card Rear Module RM-UDC-162-A or 8310-RM-100 UDC-162 Owner’s Manual  (V 1.2) Page 11 of 32...

  • Page 12: Card Control And Status

    If set to –1024, absolute white becomes absolute black. Proc Saturation This is Chroma (C channel) gain, expressed as a percentage. It ranges from 0.0% to 200.0% in 0.1% steps. UDC-162 Owner’s Manual  (V 1.2) Page 12 of 32...
  • Page 13 Center Cross Enable Turns the Center Cross Overlay on/off. Overlays follow ARC When Overlays follow ARC is enabled, the Overlays will be resized along with the image according to the ARC settings. UDC-162 Owner’s Manual  (V 1.2) Page 13 of 32...
  • Page 14 Output video will track the reference precisely. Input to output video latency will slowly drift between 3 lines and one frame plus three lines as the video moves relative to the reference. UDC-162 Owner’s Manual  (V 1.2) Page 14 of 32...

  • Page 15: Audio Delay

    HD is the detected input format. Half Rate 720p When enabled and the output format is 720p50, 720p60, or 720p59.94 this will divide the output rate in half giving 720p25, 720p30, or 720p 29.97. UDC-162 Owner’s Manual  (V 1.2) Page 15 of 32...
  • Page 16 This parameter lets you choose from the many different sources. Here is an explanation of the different source names: Source Name Description EmXX Input embedded audio channel XX (1 through 16) Test Generator channel X (1 through 4) UDC-162 Owner’s Manual  (V 1.2) Page 16 of 32...
  • Page 17 This parameter lets you change the orientation of the display. “Vert” makes the characters look correct when the cards are mounted in a 2 RU frame like the 8310. “Horz” makes the characters look right in a horizontal frame. UDC-162 Owner’s Manual  (V 1.2) Page 17 of 32...
  • Page 18 A read only indication of the software release number. A higher number is newer release of software. Software Build Number A read only indication of the software build number. Software build number is an internal indicator used by Sierra engineers to differentiate different software builds. UDC-162 Owner’s Manual  (V 1.2) Page 18 of 32...

  • Page 19: Factory Default Settings

    5) The Scaler is enabled and both SD and HD are set to be the same as input and half rate 720p is turned off. 6) Aspect ratio is set to 1.0HV (No Correction) UDC-162 Owner’s Manual  (V 1.2) Page 19 of 32...

  • Page 20: Remote Control

    DashBoard Control System Software The DashBoard Control System enables you to monitor and control openGear frames and controller cards from a computer. The DashBoard software and manual can be downloaded from the Sierra Video Systems website. Using the Menus and Menu Descriptions You must first install the DashBoard Control System software on your computer.
  • Page 21 Framesync Status On/Off/Error Shows the status of the FS Resets the FS and its buffers. Re-establishes Reset Framesync Confirm audio video sync after a adjusting the horizontal and vertical offsets. UDC-162 Owner’s Manual  (V 1.2) Page 21 of 32...
  • Page 22 Range 9-41 placed in ancillary data. Default is line #9. Menu Item Format Description Selects the frequency of Tone Tone Generator 1-4 Range 50Hz –16KHz the tone generated. Frequency Generator UDC-162 Owner’s Manual  (V 1.2) Page 22 of 32...
  • Page 23 Range 0-2000 (Chroma). 1000 is unity. Phase of C (Chroma) in Range (–360) – 360 Color Phase degrees. Resets all of the proc Reset to Unity Confirm controls to unity. UDC-162 Owner’s Manual  (V 1.2) Page 23 of 32...
  • Page 24 (Horizontal) to double original size. HD: User-defined Selects the amount of Range (0.5 – 2.0) aspect ratio vertical zoom from half (Vertical) to double original size. UDC-162 Owner’s Manual  (V 1.2) Page 24 of 32...

  • Page 25: Technical Specifications

    > 12 dB at 270MHz – 1.485GHz Serial Digital Signal Level 800 mV ±10% Video Outputs DC Offset 0 Volts ±50 mV HD: < 0.15UI (all outputs) Jitter SD: <0.06UI (all outputs) Overshoot <0.2% of amplitude UDC-162 Owner’s Manual  (V 1.2) Page 25 of 32...
  • Page 26 75Ω Impedance > 30dB to 30MHz Return Loss ±1V Max DC on Ref Input Total Power Consumption <17W Other Warranty Five Year Transferable Specifications are subject to change without notice. UDC-162 Owner’s Manual  (V 1.2) Page 26 of 32...

  • Page 27: Service Information

    Red Error Light – If the red error light is illuminated, verify that the frame sync is set to the same reference that is being used on the back of the openGear frame (REF1 LOOP or REF2 LOOP), and that the reference is properly terminated. UDC-162 Owner’s Manual  (V 1.2) Page 27 of 32...
  • Page 28 Sierra openGear Warranty A. General Buyer assumes all responsibility for ascertaining the suitability of Sierra Video Systems (hereinafter "SVS") products for Buyer's intended use. No product sold by SVS is designed or manufactured for use in any manner or under any conditions other than those described in SVS's instruction manuals and other printed material for each particular product.
  • Page 29 No waiver, alteration, or modification of any of the provisions hereof shall be binding unless in writing and signed by an authorized Officer of SVS. NOTE: All products returned to SVS for service must have prior approval. Return authorization requests may be obtained from your SVS dealer. UDC-162 Owner’s Manual  (V 1.2) Page 29 of 32...

  • Page 30: Ordering Information

    Ordering Information UDC-162 and Related Products Your UDC-162 Up/Down/Cross Format Converter, HD/SD-SDI in and out, with Frame Sync is a part of the openGear family of products. Sierra Video Systems offers a full line of openGear terminal equipment including distribution, conversion, monitoring, synchronizers, encoders, decoders, embedders, and de-embedders, as well as analog audio and video products.

  • Page 31: Notes

    Notes UDC-162 Owner’s Manual  (V 1.2) Page 31 of 32...

  • Page 32: Contact Us

    E-MAIL Sales Information Sales@sierravideo.com 2406 East University Avenue POSTAL Sierra Video Systems Urbana, IL 61802 USA SERVICE Visit us at the Sierra Video Systems website. http://www.sierravideo.com  Online catalog  Related products and full product lines  Trade show information ...

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