Imagine Selenio 6800 HUC6801+D Installation And Operation Manual

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Installation and Operation Manual
Selenio 6800™ HUC6801+D
Broadcast Upconverter
Edition A
175-100249-00
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  • Page 1 Installation and Operation Manual Selenio 6800™ HUC6801+D Broadcast Upconverter Edition A 175-100249-00 Delivering the Moment...
  • Page 2: Contact Information

    This publication does not in any way warrant description accuracy or guarantee the use for the product to which it refers. 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 performance of the product.
  • Page 3: Installation And Operation

    HUC6801+D Broadcast Upconverter Installation and Operation Manual Edition A August 2010...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface ........................vii Manual Information ..................... vii Purpose ........................vii Audience ........................vii Revision History ......................vii Writing Conventions ....................vii Obtaining Documents ....................viii Unpacking/Shipping Information ................viii Unpacking a Product ....................viii Product Servicing ..................... viii Returning a Product ....................viii Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Compliance .........
  • Page 6 Contents Installing the HUC6801+ Module ................10 Upgrading Module Firmware ..................10 Chapter 3 Configuration and Operation ................11 Overview ........................11 Operating Notes ......................11 Re-clocking SD-HD Signals ..................11 Q-SEE Compliant Thumbnails ..................12 Changing Parameter Settings ..................12 Card-Edge Controls ....................
  • Page 7 HUC6801+D Installation and Operation Manual Upconverted HD-SDI Video ..................43 Miscellaneous ......................43 Audio Delay (Data Out) .................... 43 Performance ......................43 Appendix A Communication and Control Troubleshooting Tips ......45 Overview ........................45 Software Communication Problems ................45 Hardware Communication Problems ................. 47 Index ...........................
  • Page 8 Contents Copyright © 2010, Harris Corporation...
  • Page 9: Preface

    Preface Manual Information Purpose This manual details the features, installation, operation, maintenance, and specifications for the HUC6801+D Broadcast Upconverter. Audience This manual is written for engineers, technicians, and operators responsible for installation, setup, maintenance, and/or operation of the HUC6801+D Broadcast Upconverter. Revision Table P-1 Revision History of Manual History...
  • Page 10: Obtaining Documents

    Table P-2 Writing Conventions Term or Description Convention hyperlink 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 to avoid and troubleshoot problems Obtaining contact your Customer Service representative to request a document.
  • Page 11: Restriction On Hazardous Substances (Rohs) Compliance

    HUC6801+D Installation and Operation Manual Ship products back to us for servicing prepaid and, if possible, in the original packaging material. If the product is still within the warranty period, we will return the product prepaid after servicing. Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Compliance Directive 2002/95/EC—commonly known as the European Union (EU) Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS)—sets limits on the use of certain substances found in electrical and electronic equipment.
  • Page 12: Safety

    Preface Figure P-2 WEEE Compliance Emblem Safety Carefully review all safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any products connected to it. If this product is rack-mountable, it should be mounted in an appropriate rack using the rack-mounting positions and rear support guides provided. It is recommended that each frame be connected to a separate electrical circuit for protection against circuit overloading.
  • Page 13: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Introduction Overview The HUC6801+D module is a broadcast-quality HDTV upconverter with aspect ratio conversion (ARC) and SD/HD digital video distribution amplification capabilities. This chapter includes the following topics: Product Description on page 1 Module Description on page 2 Note: Due to high levels of heat dissipation, the HUC6801+D module should not be installed in frames without fans.The module cannot be installed in FR6802+DM and 6800/ 7000 series frames.
  • Page 14: Module Description

    Chapter 1 Introduction Variable aspect ratio conversion with five user presets Color-space conversion from SD-SDI to HD-SDI Audio sync and delay, including incremental audio delay Video frame delay of up to seven frames Support for closed caption data processing User-configurable picture-resizing aspect ratio conversion (H/V size, H/V position) User-selectable color for internally-generated ARC background Automatic motion threshold that determines the difference between image motion and signal noise...
  • Page 15 HUC6801+D Installation and Operation Manual Table 1-1 on page 3 briefly describes generic 6800+ LEDs, switches, and jumpers. Table 1-1 Generic 6800+ Module Features Feature Description Module status Various color and lighting combinations of these LEDs LEDs indicate the module state. See LEDs and Alarms on page 38 for more information.
  • Page 16: Back Module

    Chapter 1 Introduction Back Module Figure 1-2 shows the double-slot back module used by the HUC6801+D module. The HUC6801+ cannot be installed in frames without fans, or in FR6802+DM and 6800/7000 series frames. SD/HD IN RCLK SD/HD HD PROG REF IN DATA I/O PROG/MON Figure 1-2 HUC6801+D Back Module...
  • Page 17: Signal Flow

    HUC6801+D Installation and Operation Manual Signal Flow Figure 1-3 HUC6801+D Block Diagram Copyright © 2010, Harris Corporation...
  • Page 18 Chapter 1 Introduction Copyright © 2010, Harris Corporation...
  • Page 19: Chapter 2 Installation

    Installation Overview This chapter describes the HUC6801+D installation process, including the following topics: Maximum 6800+ Frame Power Ratings on page 7 Unpacking the Module on page 8 Setting Jumpers on page 8 Installing the HUC6801+ Module on page 10 Upgrading Module Firmware on page 10 CAUTION Before installing this product, read the 6800+ Series Safety Instructions and Standards...
  • Page 20: Unpacking The Module

    Chapter 2 Installation Unpacking the Module Preparing Before you install the HUC6801+D, perform the following: the Product Check the equipment for any visible damage that may have occurred during transit. Confirm receipt of all items on the packing list. See Checking the Packing List below Installation...
  • Page 21 HUC6801+D Installation and Operation Manual Local and Remote Jumper Settings Follow this procedure to set the REM/LOC jumper for either remote or local control: Locate the REM/LOC control jumper (shown in Figure 2-1 on page 8). Place a jumper on pins 1 and 2 to set the module for Remote control, or pins 2 and 3 to set the module for Local card-edge control (Figure 2-2).
  • Page 22: Installing The Huc6801+ Module

    Chapter 2 Installation Installing the HUC6801+ Module The HUC6801+D module has double-width back modules. Due to high levels of heat dissipation, the HUC6801+D module should not be installed in frames without fans. The module cannot be installed in FR6802+DM and 6800/7000 series frames. CAUTION This module require no specialized installation or removal procedures.
  • Page 23: Configuration And Operation

    Configuration and Operation Overview This chapter describes how to operate the HUC6801+D using card-edge controls or CCS-enabled software and hardware controls. The following topics are discussed in this chapter: Operating Notes on page 11 Changing Parameter Settings on page 12 Configuring Video Input Settings on page 14 Configuring Video Input Settings...
  • Page 24: Q-See Compliant Thumbnails

    Chapter 3 Configuration and Operation Q-SEE Compliant Thumbnails The HUC6801+D supports Q-SEE compliant thumbnails. To use Q-SEE compliant features, you must install the modules in an FR6822+QXFE frame or an FR6802+QXF frame that also contains a 6800+ETH module. When you open a Control window in CCS Pilot or Navigator for the 6800+ETH module, all Q-SEE compliant modules provide thumbnails on a Video Streaming tab.
  • Page 25: Enabling On-Screen Display

    HUC6801+D Installation and Operation Manual Rotate the hex switch to the parameter number (1 to 9) or letter (A to F) of the option you want to set. Toggle the navigation switch to select and set the value of the chosen parameter. Rotate the hex switch to another parameter number/letter in the current bank, and then repeat step 4 or...
  • Page 26: Configuring Video Input Settings

    Chapter 3 Configuration and Operation Configuring Video Input Settings The following section provides information about configuring the HUC6801+D video input settings including the following: Selecting Video Input and Output Standards on page 14 Selecting Video Input and Output Standards on page 14 Bypass Mode on page 16 Synchronization and Delay...
  • Page 27: Test Pattern

    HUC6801+D Installation and Operation Manual Figure 3-1 provides an illustration of how video inputs and their corresponding outputs are handled by the HUC6801+D. Selected Video Input Detected video input Available Video Output Video output Standard parameter option standard Standard parameter options •...
  • Page 28: Bypass Mode

    Chapter 3 Configuration and Operation Selecting Video Input and Output Standards To select video input and output standards and configure your loss of video settings, make the following selections: Setting Description Parameter Navigation Auto Select the video input Video Setup Input Input Video standard.
  • Page 29 HUC6801+D Installation and Operation Manual Table 3-2 Parameters Disabled in Bypass Mode(Continued) Disabled Parameters ArcTransTime AudPr2Gain ArcHScale AudPr3Gain ArcVScale AudPr4Gain ArcHOffset AudPr1Dly ArcVOffset AudPr2Dly ArcOverscan AudPr3Dly ArcSave AudPr4Dly ArcRecall AudPr12OutGrp AudPr34OutGrp To determine if the HUC6801+ is in Bypass mode, make the following selection: Setting Description Parameter Navigation Display Bypass mode status...
  • Page 30: Setting Motion Threshold Mode

    Chapter 3 Configuration and Operation Audio Synchronization and Delay Audio is synchronized to video by applying the same frame sync delay and converter delay to the audio associated with that video path. By changing the Input Frame Delay control, you can adjust the frame sync delay and trigger the audio to re-synchronize with the video. The audio synchronization will not occur immediately and will take roughly 10 seconds per frame of delay in order to prevent any audio “glitch.”...
  • Page 31: Configuring Aspect Ratio Conversion

    HUC6801+D Installation and Operation Manual To set Threshold Motion mode, make the following selections: Setting Description Parameter Navigation Auto Set the Motion Threshold mode. Video Setup Processing Motion Threshold mode [3, Manual If you set the Motion Threshold Motion Manual Threshold 1–16 parameter to Manual, enter the [3, B]...
  • Page 32: Selecting A Standard Arc Preset

    Chapter 3 Configuration and Operation 16:9 Display Output ARC 4:3 Input Options Source Source 16:9 Display Anamorphic 4:3 Display Input Signal Source 16:9 Display 16:9 Cut Source 16:9 Display 14:9 Source 16:9 Display Source 16:9 Display Pixel True Figure 3-2 Standard ARC Upconversion Settings Selecting a To select a standard aspect ratio for the output image, make the following selection: Standard ARC...
  • Page 33: Creating A Custom Aspect Ratio

    HUC6801+D Installation and Operation Manual Creating a You can scale and pan the output image to any size and location by using the module’s custom aspect ratio feature. You can use the ARC Scaling and ARC Offset controls to adjust Custom the size and position of your custom ARC settings.
  • Page 34: Recalling Standard And Custom Arc Presets

    Chapter 3 Configuration and Operation Recalling You can use the ARC Preset Recall parameter to recall and view standard and custom ARC preset settings without changing the output image. Standard and Custom ARC The ARC Preset Recall parameter will overwrite the following custom aspect ratio Presets parameters: ARC H Scale, ARC V Scale, ARC H Offset, and ARC V Offset.
  • Page 35: Configuring Closed Captioning

    HUC6801+D Installation and Operation Manual To adjust the horizontal and vertical phasing of your output video, make the following selections: Setting Description Parameter Navigation Select a value for horizontal Video Setup Output Output H Phase (select a value) phase adjustment. [0, B] (see Table...
  • Page 36 Chapter 3 Configuration and Operation The Audio Group Present feedback parameter indicates whether an audio group is present by assigning it a number. For example, 1 indicates the presence of audio group 1, and 2 indicates the presence of audio group 2. If an audio group is not present in the input, double dashed lines (=) represent the missing audio group.
  • Page 37: Selecting And Configuring Output Audio

    HUC6801+D Installation and Operation Manual If you selected Custom for the Audio Demux Source parameter, you can select up to four channel pairs from the combination of detected audio groups. To select channel pairs, make the following selections: Setting Description Parameter Navigation Select your Custom Audio Pair 1 Audio Setup...
  • Page 38 Chapter 3 Configuration and Operation Setting Audio Pair Delay You can configure audio delay (in msec) for each audio channel pair to compensate for any upstream video processing. Audio pair delay is added before audio embedding and is additive to the delay set by the Input Frame Delay parameter (see Synchronization and Delay on page 17).
  • Page 39: Chapter 4 Parameters, Leds, And Alarms

    Parameters, LEDs, and Alarms HUC6801+D Control Parameters Table 4-1, Table 4-2, and Table 4-3, list all of the available parameters and options for the HUC6801+D module. The parameters are listed in the order that they appear in CCS Pilot and Navigator. If you are using +Pilot Lite, some parameters in the list may not appear in the order as they appear in the software.
  • Page 40 Chapter 4 Parameters, LEDs, and Alarms Table 4-1 Video Setup Parameters Parameter Name Function Options Input Bypass Mode Feedback Displays the status of the upconverter bypass mode Auto Input Video Standard 0, 4 Selects the SDI input video signal standard Unknown Input Video Standard 4, 2 Displays the detected input...
  • Page 41 HUC6801+D Installation and Operation Manual Table 4-1 Video Setup Parameters (Continued) Parameter Name Function Options Auto Reference Standard 0, E Selects the reference standard NTSC/PAL-M TLS 720p59.94 TLS 1080i59.94 PAL-B TLS 720p50 TLS 1080i50 Unknown Reference Video 4, D Displays the detected Standard Detect reference video standard NTSC/PAL-M...
  • Page 42 Chapter 4 Parameters, LEDs, and Alarms Table 4-1 Video Setup Parameters (Continued) Parameter Name Function Options Color Bar 75% Test Pattern 0, 6 Selects a test pattern (Test Pattern Display parameter Cross Hatch must first be set to On) Freq Sweep White Black Test Pattern Display...
  • Page 43 HUC6801+D Installation and Operation Manual Table 4-1 Video Setup Parameters (Continued) Parameter Name Function Options CC Embed 3, 8 Turns on/off the closed (“-CC” version only) caption embedding CC Embed Position 3, 9 Sets the video line to embed line 9 to 20 (1080i/59.94) (“-CC”...
  • Page 44 Chapter 4 Parameters, LEDs, and Alarms Table 4-1 Video Setup Parameters (Continued) Parameter Name Function Options None ARC Preset Save 1, C Saves the current ARC configuration to a specific Preset 1 preset Preset 2 Preset 3 Preset 4 Preset 5 None ARC Preset Recall 1, D Recalls an ARC...
  • Page 45 HUC6801+D Installation and Operation Manual Table 4-2 Audio Setup Parameters Parameter Name Function Options Input ==== Audio Group Present 4, 9 Indicates the present audio group 1=== =2== ==3= ===4 12== 1=3= 1==4 =23= =2=4 ==34 123= 12=4 1=34 =234 1234 ==aa==dd Audio Channel Pair...
  • Page 46 Chapter 4 Parameters, LEDs, and Alarms Table 4-2 Audio Setup Parameters (Continued) Parameter Name Function Options Demux Grp 1 Pr 1 Audio Pair 1 Select 2, 3 Selects a source for audio channel pair 1 (valid only when the Audio Demux Demux Grp 1 Pr 2 Source parameter is set to Custom) Demux Grp 2 Pr 1...
  • Page 47 HUC6801+D Installation and Operation Manual Table 4-2 Audio Setup Parameters (Continued) Parameter Name Function Options Group 1 Audio Pair 3 & Pair 4 3, 2 Selects the output group number to Output Group embed channel pair 3 and 4 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Processing...
  • Page 48 Chapter 4 Parameters, LEDs, and Alarms Table 4-2 Audio Setup Parameters (Continued) Parameter Name Function Options ==== Audio Mute Status 4, B Displays the mute status of embedded audio m=== (see the following example) =m== ==m= All audio is embedded ===m mm== Embed...
  • Page 49 HUC6801+D Installation and Operation Manual Table 4-3 Other Setup Parameters Parameter Name Function Options Other Factory Recall 0, F Recalls the factory default settings HUC6801+D Card Type 5, 5 Displays the current card type Serial Number 5, 6 Displays the module’s serial (serial number) number License Key...
  • Page 50: Leds And Alarms

    Chapter 4 Parameters, LEDs, and Alarms LEDs and Alarms Monitoring The HUC6801+D has 13 monitoring LEDs that serve as a quick monitoring reference. Figure 4-1 shows the location of the monitoring LEDs on a typical 6800+ module. Table LEDs on page 39 describes the meaning of the card-edge LEDs, from left to right. Module Monitoring LEDs status LEDs...
  • Page 51: Module Status Led

    HUC6801+D Installation and Operation Manual Module Status LED Table 4-4 LED Status Indicators Description Color Indication Green: 59 50-59 Indicates the frame rate for the input video standard Off: 50 Auto Indicates the auto detection of the input video Green: Auto detect is enabled signal is activated Indicates the input standard is 525 Green: 525 input standard is detected...
  • Page 52: Alarms

    Chapter 4 Parameters, LEDs, and Alarms Alarms Table 4-6 describes the specific alarms for HUC6801+ module. You can only identify specific alarms using a software control application. Table 4-6 HUC6801+ Alarms Alarm Name Alarm Description Alarm Level SDI IP Video Present Loss of SDI input video Major RefLockedAlarm...
  • Page 53: Chapter 5 Specifications

    Specifications Overview The following specification tables appear in this chapter: SD/HD-SDI Video on page 41 Genlock on page 42 SD/HD-SDI Reclocked Video on page 42 Upconverted HD-SDI Video on page 43 Performance on page 43 Specifications and designs are subject to change without notice. Inputs SD/HD-SDI Video...
  • Page 54: Genlock

    Chapter 5 Specifications Genlock Table 5-2 Genlock Input Specifications Item Specification Connector BNC per IEC 169-8 Impedance 75Ω >40 dB (typical) to 6 MHz Return loss >35 dB (typical) to 30MHz NTSC/PAL-B (1 V pk-to-pk, -5.0 dB to 6.0 dB) Input level Tri-Level Sync (1080i/720p) ±...
  • Page 55: Upconverted Hd-Sdi Video

    HUC6801+D Installation and Operation Manual Upconverted HD-SDI Table 5-4 Upconverted HD-SDI Video Output Specifications Video Item Specification Number of outputs 2 program, 2 monitor/program Standards SMPTE 292M (1080i/720p) Connector BNC per IEC 169-8 Impedance 75Ω Return loss >15 dB (typical) to 1.485 GHz DC offset 0.0 V ±...
  • Page 56 Chapter 5 Specifications Copyright © 2010, Harris Corporation...
  • Page 57: Appendix A Communication And Control Troubleshooting Tips

    Communication and Control Troubleshooting Tips Overview Find the following troubleshooting information in this appendix: Software Communication Problems on page 45 Hardware Communication Problems on page 47 Software Communication Problems The frame is powered up, but the module does not communicate with + Pilot Lite or CCS Pilot/Navigator.
  • Page 58 Appendix A Communication and Control Troubleshooting Tips Figure A-1 Typical Back Module Spring Connector The frame is powered up, but + Pilot Lite does not communicate with the module. Solutions Ensure you have installed the correct cables between the PC and the frame: A null modem serial cable must be used between a PC and an FR6802+ frame (not a straight-through cable).
  • Page 59: Hardware Communication Problems

    HUC6801+D Installation and Operation Manual + Pilot Lite and CCS software see the frame, but do not find all of the modules Solutions Remove any legacy 6800 series products. Plug your modules in before starting the discovery. Start your discovery after the frame and all modules have fully powered up. Refresh + Pilot Lite (File >...
  • Page 60 Appendix A Communication and Control Troubleshooting Tips The module does not seem to work. Solutions Ensure the correct frame is powered up. Verify that all appropriate rear connections are secure. Gently push the module into its slot in the frame to ensure it is seated properly. Ensure the back module does not have bent pins by following this procedure: Unplug the front module.
  • Page 61: Index

    Index Alarms list 40 Firmware upgrading 10 ARC 22 FR6802+ frames 7 – Aspect ratio conversion (ARC) 19 Frame power ratings 7 Overscan parameter 22 Front module 2 Preset Select parameter 19 Functional block diagram 5 Audio Bypass Pair parameter 25 configuring outputs 25 Genlock specifications 42 –...
  • Page 62 Index On-screen display (OSD) 13 Safety precautions x SD/HD-SDI Operating notes 11 reclocked video output specifications 42 Output video phasing 22 video input specifications 41 Overscan mode 22 Selecting Audio Groups/Pairs parameter 25 – Setting jumpers 8 Shipping and unpacking a product viii Packing list 8 Signal flow 5 –...

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