1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. MICROTRONIX Manuals
  4. Control Unit
  5. DX-4400 Series
  6. User manual

MICROTRONIX DX-4400 Series User Manual

Sd/hd/2k/4k-sdi text & graphics overlay inserter
Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
M
ICROTRONIX
DX-4400
SD/HD/2K/4K-SDI T
& G
EXT
RAPHICS
O
I
VERLAY
NSERTER
– V
U
M
1.5.1
SER
ANUAL
ERSION
D
I
: A
M
15, 2019
ATE
SSUED
PRIL
ARCH
4056 Meadowbrook Drive, Unit 126
London, ON Canada N6L 1E3
www.microtronix.com

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the DX-4400 Series and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel

Summary of Contents for MICROTRONIX DX-4400 Series

  • Page 1 ICROTRONIX DX-4400 SD/HD/2K/4K-SDI T & G RAPHICS VERLAY NSERTER – V 1.5.1 ANUAL ERSION 15, 2019 SSUED PRIL ARCH 4056 Meadowbrook Drive, Unit 126 London, ON Canada N6L 1E3 www.microtronix.com...
  • Page 2 DX-4400 User Manual Document Revision History This User Manual provides operating instructions and information the Microtronix DX-4400, SD/HD/2K/4K SDI Text & Graphic Overlay Inserter, (Model Part Numbers: DX-4400-TI-2K and DX-4400-TI-4K). The following table shows the document revision history. Date Rev. Description Mar.
  • Page 3 Safety Critical & Life System Applications – Notice to User The Microtronix DX-4400 SDI Video product family is not designed or approved by Microtronix for use in safety- critical or life-critical system or application in which a failure or malfunction may result in one (or more) of the...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual Table of Contents Key Product Features ..........................10 Supported Functionality ........................10 Product Variants ..........................11 Package Contents ..........................11 Introduction .............................. 12 Text and Graphics Overlay OSD Features ..................12 Other Features ..........................
  • Page 5 DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual 3.8.4.5 Graphic Overlay Command Syntax ................... 33 3.8.5 Image Overlay Fields ........................ 35 3.8.5.1 Image Field File Formats ....................35 3.8.5.2 Image Overlay Command Syntax ..................35 3.8.5.3 Example: Image Field Overlay Display................37 3.8.6 QML Field Commands ......................
  • Page 6 DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual General Environment – Manage Savesets Page ..............64 5.3.2 5.3.2.1 Use of Savesets ......................... 65 General Environment – Control Interface Page ................ 66 5.3.3 General Environment – Status Page ..................66 5.3.4 Web UI –...
  • Page 7 DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual A.1.1 SDI Video Interfaces ......................... 96 A.1.2 DB9 RS-232 Control Port, J10 ....................96 A.1.3 USB Serial Control Port, J11 ....................96 A.1.4 USB OTG Port, J4 ........................96 A.1.5 RS-232 Serial Console Port, J5 ....................
  • Page 8 Table 33: RS-232 Serial Control Port, DB9 Pin Assignments Table 34: RS-232 Serial Console Port, J5 Table 35: 12VDC 2-Pin Header, J8 Table 36: Fan 3-Pin Header, J9 Table 37: Microtronix RoHS/REACH Compliant DX-4400 SDI Video Products Table 38: List of SCHC Compounds Page 8 of 125...
  • Page 9 DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual Listing of Figures Figure 1: DX-4400 – SD/HD/2K/4K-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter Product Figure 2: 12Vdc 2.5A 100-240VAC Power Adapter Figure 3: DX-4400 Layer Order Figure 4: DC Power LED Figure 5: SDI Input / Output Status LEDs Figure 6: DX-4400 Web UI Home Page Figure 7: Examples of the DX-4400 Text Drawing Styles...

  • Page 10: Key Product Features

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual 1 Key Product Features The key hardware features of the DX-4400 – SD/HD/2K/4K-SDI Text & Graphics Inserter includes: • Two 75Ω 3G-SDI input ports • Four 75Ω 3G-SDI output ports Two for overlay on output Loop outputs for SDI input 1 and input 2 •...

  • Page 11: Product Variants

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual • User control via: RS232 Control port, USB Serial Control port, a raw TCP/IP connection using either; a Telnet (terminal emulator) Client, a SSH connection or through a Web UI browser interface. Product Variants The DX-4400 product has two variants: 1) PN: DX-4400-TI-2K –...

  • Page 12: Introduction

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual 2 Introduction The Microtronix SD/HD/2K/4K-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter (PN: DX-4400-xx) is a high performance single/dual input Video Text Inserter supporting alpha blended text overlay / on screen display (OSD) on progressive, PsF and interlaced SD, HD, FHD, 2K and 4K video formats.

  • Page 13: User Connections

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual User Connections The user connects to the DX-4400 product using the RS-232 Control port, the USB Serial Port or through a raw TCP/IP connection via the Ethernet port.. For more information on using these interfaces refer to Section titled External Control of the DX-4400.

  • Page 14: Enclosure Dimensions

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual Figure 1: DX-4400 – SD/HD/2K/4K-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter Product 2.4.1 Enclosure Dimensions The DX-4400 chassis enclosure has dimensions of (L x W x H) of 6.75" x 5.75" x 1.5" where the width dimension applies to the ends with the connectors.

  • Page 15: Dc Power Connector

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual 2.5.1 DC Power Connector The DX-4400 product uses a chassis mounted 2-pin (male pins) secure circular bayonet locking connector made by Switchcraft PN: 17282-2PG-300 (Digi-Key: SC1206-ND). The mating connector on the power adapter is a Switchcraft PN: 16282-2SG-315 two-pin female socket connector (Digi-Key: SC2122-ND).

  • Page 16: Operation

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual 3 Operation Powering on the DX-4400 The DX-4400 unit operates from at 12VDC from the supplied 120/240VAC power adapter. Each time the DX-4400 is powered on it requires the microSD Card installed in the card slot to enable it to boot the Linux Operating System contained on the card.

  • Page 17: Default Configuration And Video Mode

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual Within each mode of operation, the unit auto detects the format of the input video from the modes supported, and outputs in the same format. Custom user configurations and parameters can be stored on the microSD Card file system for auto restoration during power ON/OFF cycles.

  • Page 18: Led Status Indicators

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual LED Status Indicators The location of the 5 LEDs is shown in the following two figures. Figure 4: DC Power LED Figure 5: SDI Input / Output Status LEDs The operation of the SDI status LEDs is summarized in the table below.

  • Page 19: Serial Control Mode Of Operation

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual 4) Web UI Control using a standard web browser and a TCP Ethernet connection. This method of control is discussed in section (§) titled Using the Web To utilize Serial Control requires the user establish a connection via either the RS232 port or the USB Serial port. The factory default connection sets Serial Control to the RS-232 Control Port interface.

  • Page 20: Network Control Using Web Ui

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual open <IP Address> 2121 nc <IP Address> 2121 telnet <IP Address> 2121 telnet <IP Address> 2121 Note: Refer to sections 3.6.3.2 3.6.3.3 below for information on the default static network IP address or the DHCP assigned IP address.

  • Page 21: Default Static Network Ip Address

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual Figure 6: DX-4400 Web UI Home Page 3.6.3.2 Default Static Network IP Address The factory default Ethernet secondary static Network IP address is 10.1.1.230. This assignment is stored in the ethenv (Ethernet environment) system file, namely /etc/dx4400/ethenv.

  • Page 22: Serial/Network Control - Command Port Syntax

    • The Command Codes are extensible, additional commands and functionality can be added to the product as required. Contact Microtronix sales or technical support (support@microtronix.com) with your requirements. Note: The Web UI can be used as an alternate user interface and provides a higher level of abstraction minimizing some of the need to learn the command line syntax.

  • Page 23: Manual Mode Of Operation

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual 3.6.5 Manual Mode of Operation The operation of the DX-4400 can optionally be configured to be controlled using Command strings assigned to the momentary bi-directional Toggle Switch and the DIP Switches using User Defined Command as described in Table 3 Table 4 below.

  • Page 24: Table 5: Dx-4400 Modes Of Operation

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual The Modes of Operation of the DX-4400 is configured by the user using the Set Mode (SM) Command are described in the Table 6 below. Table 5: DX-4400 Modes of Operation Mode Description The DX-4400 functions as a Dual Channel SDI Text Inserter (Dual TI ).

  • Page 25: Set Mode Commands

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual Mode Description The DX-4400 functions as a single channel, 4K Text Inserter (4Kl TI). Video inputs and outputs operate as SDI Dual Links with each port operating at 3 GB/s supporting 4K video at frame rates up to 30 fps.

  • Page 26: Example - Set Mode Command

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual The SM command takes up to two arguments: the first is the mode to switch the DX-4400 into and the second is to assign the Serial Command Port to use for Command parsing. Changing between Modes takes several seconds during which time the output video is interrupted and no additional commands can be sent to the unit.

  • Page 27: Coordinate System And Field Position

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual The video output of the Overlay Layer is updated by the ARM rendering the graphics to the video frame buffer. The amount of time required to render the graphic items is dependent on the number of items on the Overlay Layer.

  • Page 28: Color And Transparency

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual To avoid this behaviour, it is good practice to always define the Z position of objects when they overlap. 3.8.2 Color and Transparency Text and Graphic Fields have a Color specified by SVG Color Keyword Name assignments – as defined by the Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) Specification –...

  • Page 29: Text Overlay Command Syntax

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual Table 7: Text Font and Symbol Font Attributes Fixed Fixed Font Name Font Name Width Width Bitstream Charter DejaVu Serif Bitstream Vera Sans Luxi Mono Bitstream Vera Sans Mono Luxi Sans Bitstream Vera Serif Luxi Serif...

  • Page 30: Example: Text Drawing Style Options

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual Parameters Description of Command Syntax Sets the Anchor point for the field. The locations are TL (Top Left), TR (Top Right), BL (Bottom Left), BR (Bottom Right) or CT (Center).

  • Page 31: Example: Sample Of Dx-4400 Font Styles

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual ' Example: Text Drawing Style options T ID=1 "Green text, default location, default Font (DejaVu)" FC=GREEN T ID=2 "Red text, -90 degrees Rotation" FC=RED R=-90 x=1850 y=1000 T ID=3 "Red text, 90 degrees Rotation"...

  • Page 32: Graphic Overlay Fields

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual T ID=7 "DejaVu Sans" N="DejaVu Sans" y=450 T ID=27 "ABCDEFGHIabcdeghif012345678" N="DejaVu Sans" y=450 x=950 T ID=8 "DejaVu Sans Mono" N="DejaVu Sans Mono" y=525 T ID=28 "ABCDEFGHIabcdeghif012345678" N="DejaVu Sans Mono" y=525 x=950 T ID=9 "DejaVu Serif"...

  • Page 33: Example Of Drawing An Ellipse

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual the line width is large, the entire interior of the rectangle may be part of the outline region. The outline width expands around the perimeter of the rectangle. For example, if the width is 4 pixels, 2 pixels will be inside the rectangle and 2 pixels will be outside the rectangle.

  • Page 34: Table 9: Graphic Overlay Command Syntax

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual Table 9: Graphic Overlay Command Syntax Parameters Description of Command Syntax G – Identifies a Graphic Command string to the Command Port parser This is a unique ID number (1-999) that identifies the Graphic Field and must be the first parameter in the list.

  • Page 35: Image Overlay Fields

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual Parameters Description of Command Syntax Sets the end cap as flat or round for lines. The default value is round. Set whether the graphi Overlay is on video path one or two. The default value is 1. Sets whether the shape is visible or not.

  • Page 36: Table 11: Image Field Overlay Command Syntax

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual Table 11: Image Field Overlay Command Syntax Parameters Description of Command Syntax I – Identifies an Image Command string to the Command Port parser This is a unique number that identifies the Image Field and must be the first parameter in the list.

  • Page 37: Example: Image Field Overlay Display

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual 3.8.5.3 Example: Image Field Overlay Display The following Commands demonstrate use of Image Fields. ' Example: Image Field overlay display ' This example is for the PiP TI mode at 1920x1080 video resolution ' The files "Graticule 2-1.png", "Target1.png", ' "Compass1-Star-v2-380px.png", "Compass1-Dial-v1-600px.png"...

  • Page 38: Qml Image Overlay Command Syntax

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual 3.8.6.1 QML Image Overlay Command Syntax The command line syntax used for the QML Image Overlay Commands is listed in the table below. Table 12: QML Field – Image Overlay Command Syntax Parameters Description of Command Syntax Q –...

  • Page 39: Table 13: List Of Supplied Example Qml Files

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual function. The scrolling text is positioned at the bottom of the screen using the y=1030 parameter in the command line, making the example specific to 1080 line video display modes. The X-Y position, rotation, and overall transparency (visibility) of the QML scripts can be controlled using the respective parameters of the ‘q’...

  • Page 40: Video Path Settings & Control

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual QML File Name Effect (Case Sensitive) feeds.reuters.com/reuters/scienceNews feeds.reuters.com/reuters/technologyNews feeds.reuters.com/reuters/topNews feeds.reuters.com/reuters/topstories Video Path Settings & Control The following section discuss the commands used to control the video path, settings and features including; PiP, Digital Zoom, Alpha Blending, Output, Background and Frame Delay Compensation.

  • Page 41: Table 14: Pip Size & Position Command Syntax

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual Table 14: PiP Size & Position Command Syntax Parameters Description of Command Syntax PPx – Pre-set PiP location for SDI input x where x = 1 or 2. Example: PP1 TR Pre-set PiP location.

  • Page 42: Example: Configuring Side By Side Display Using Pip Commands

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual 3.9.1.1 Example: Configuring Side By Side Display Using PiP Commands The PiP Commands can be applied to down scale both input 1 and input 2 and position them in the output video. The following Commands can be used to show both inputs side by side.

  • Page 43: Video Zoom Commands

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual 3.9.2 Video Zoom Commands The Video Zoom Commands work in PiP TI, LPiP TI (for input 2 only), ZDual TI, and Z4K TI modes. Different modes have different zoom capabilities. The Z4K TI and ZDual TI modes support high zoom magnifications. The LPiP TI mode supports high zoom magnifications by default, but also supports a restricted range zoom mode that has the benefit of reduced latency on the second input.

  • Page 44: Example: Configuring A Split Screen Display Using Pip And Zoom Commands

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual Parameters Description of Command Syntax Enable an extra frame buffer in the video path. This option is accepted only for the LPiP TI mode and for input 2 only. When the extra buffer is enabled latency of the input increases by 1 frame.

  • Page 45: Video Output Mode Commands

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual Figure 12: Split Screen Display Example 3.9.3 Video Output Mode Commands The Video Output Command is available for the PiP TI mode of operation only (and not for the LPiP TI). In this mode, by default, the DX-4400 switches modes of the SDI Output to match the signal on SDI Input 1.

  • Page 46: Conversion Of Video Formats

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual Parameters Argument Description of Command Syntax Set the output Rate. For interlaced video, this is the Field Rate. For progressive video it is the Frame Rate. The following values can be used for rate - Automatically match the main input Auto 23.98...

  • Page 47: Video Alpha Commands

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual Table 17: Video Background Color Command Syntax Parameters Description of Command Syntax BCx – Set the Background Color value for SDI channel x where x = 1 or 2 The Background Color specified as RGB values or as a name.

  • Page 48: Example: Alpha-Blending Of Computer-Generated Graphics Overlay

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual Parameters Description of Command Syntax Set the alpha of the visible part of the video. For the Constant Alpha mode, this command sets the alpha of the entire video frame. B=nnn The value nnn ranges from 0 to 255 where 0 is opaque and 255 is fully transparent.

  • Page 49: Video Buffering And Frame Delay

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual Figure 13: Example of Computer-generated Graphics Overlay with Transparency 3.9.6 Video Buffering and Frame Delay The DX-4400 includes a frame buffer in the video path with a delay of 1 video frame plus an additional delay of approximately 2000 (pixel) clocks (about 1 line at 1920x1080 or 1.6 lines at 1280x720).

  • Page 50: Example: Setting Frame Delay Of Sdi Output

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual Table 19: Video Frame Delay Compensation Command Syntax Parameters Description of Command Syntax FDx – Set the Frame Delay value for SDI Input x where x = 1 or 2 Sets the Frame Delay for both the video and ancillary data..

  • Page 51: Miscellaneous Video Path, Status & Report Control Port Commands

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual 3.9.7 Miscellaneous Video Path, Status & Report Control Port Commands Other miscellaneous Video Path Control, Status and Reporting Commands are listed in the following table. Table 20: Miscellaneous Video Path, Status & Report Control Port Commands Command Description of Command Syntax Code...

  • Page 52: Database Saveset Commands

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual Parameters Description TZ – Change timezone setting <timezone name> The timezone name. Refer to Appendix C: Time Zone Names for accepted names. 3.11 Database Saveset Commands The database Saveset commands each allow you to create separate overlay system configurations which can be switched between without re-entering the overlay user data or user defined system configuration data.

  • Page 53: User Defined Commands

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual Parameters Description of Command Syntax Sets the default font name used for text strings if none is specified by the text command. The font name is not verified. The default is DejaVu Sans Sets the default bold setting for text commands if not specified.

  • Page 54: Example 1: Toggle Switch Control Of Pip Window Functions

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual Parameters Function of the Command Syntax Example: UDTL RESET – reset Toggle Left User Defined Strings Deletes the user defined string index specified by the ID number. DELETE Example: UDTR ID=0 DELETE – delete Toggle Right String index number 0 Note: The UDRE Command deletes the current User Defined Switch assignments from the Saveset database.

  • Page 55: Example 3: Controlling The Display Of A Single Text Field

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual The next set of User Defined Command strings will assign a Command String Index to program the Toggle Switch left action to cycle through turning OFF and ON by use of the Video Path Disable and Video Path Enable Command for the ARM Graphics Overlay video stream.

  • Page 56: Example: Control Of Pip Window Size Via Dip Switch Settings

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual Parameters Function of the Command Syntax The quotations around the Command are required. Deletes all the user defined strings . RESET Must be the first and only argument to command. DELETE Deletes the user defined string specified by the ID number.

  • Page 57: Miscellaneous Control Port - System Status & Report Commands

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual Miscellaneous Control Port – System Status & Report Commands 3.13 Other miscellaneous Control Port Report Commands are listed in the following table. Table 27: Miscellaneous Control Port Commands Command Description of Command Syntax Code Polls the board for the FPGA product ID, MAC &...

  • Page 58: Default Linux Os User Login

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual 5.6 Web UI – File Manager Menu 2) Or, alternately utilize the capabilities of the Web UI interface per § 5.7.1 System Configuration – Authentication Page file management or § to modify system parameters.

  • Page 59: Date And Time Configuration

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual 3.16.5 Date and Time Configuration The DX-4400 has a battery backed Real Time Clock (RTC). The real time clock is read at startup to set the system time and date. 3.16.5.1 Time Zone The factory default time zone is Canada EST/EDT which can be changed by using the tzselect command from a raw TCP/IP or a SSH connection and following the prompts, or using the Web UI interface per section...

  • Page 60: Ip Core Firmware

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual 4 IP Core Firmware The DX-4400 – SD/HD/2K/4K-SDI Text & Graphic Overlay Inserter product uses IP Core firmware to control, manage/detect the SDI video streams (SD/HD/2K/4K etc) and blend the user overlay data (generated by the ARM SoC in the video buffers) onto the SDI video output ports.

  • Page 61: Firmware Licensing Of 4K Features

    The PiP TI and the Dual TI product features available on the DX-4400-2K do not require a IP Core License file to enable these features. In order to obtain a License File you need to provide Microtronix with the ID number displayed when you issue the RV command. Microtronix (support@microtronix.com) will generate a License File and email it to you.

  • Page 62: Using The Web Ui

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual 5 Using the Web UI The Web UI offers the user the ability to configure, manage and maintain the DX-4400 unit using a web browser. The interface provides a higher-level interface and simplifies the process of uploading new firmware, graphics images and font files.

  • Page 63: Overview Of Web Ui

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual Overview of Web UI The Web UI runs on an integrated Web Server running on the DX-4400 to provide a high-level user interface to manage and control the product. As shown in the Figure 14 above, the Web UO provides a menu on the left and a window on the right for user input.

  • Page 64: General Environment - Manage Savesets Page

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual The first menu item Text and Graphics Overlay Inserter mode displays the current Mode of Operation of the DX-4400 unit. The factory default mode is PIP Text Inserter as shown. A new Mode can be selected using a pull- down menu which lists the available modes as per §...

  • Page 65: Use Of Savesets

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual Figure 16: General Environment – Manage Database and Saveset Page 5.3.2.1 Use of Savesets All user overlay data and configuration settings are saved in the current database Saveset. By either creating a new or replicating an existing Savesets (and making the necessary changes) it is possible to change the configuration of the unit by switching between Savesets.

  • Page 66: General Environment - Control Interface Page

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual 4) Remove the text from the configuration using the Text Field Delete Commands as necessary for the configuration. 5) It is now possible to switch between the two configurations (Savesets) using the Manage defined saveset window.

  • Page 67: Web Ui - Video Setup Menu

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual Figure 18: General Environment – Command Files Page Web UI – Video Setup Menu The Video Setup menu enables the user to configure items related to the operation and use of the DX-4400 per §...

  • Page 68: Video Setup - Background Color Page

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual Figure 19: Video Setup – Alpha Blend Page 5.4.2 Video Setup – Background Color Page The Video Setup – Background Color Page allows the configuration of the output background color for SDI input 1 per §...

  • Page 69: Video Setup - Frame Delay Compensation Page

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual 5.4.3 Video Setup – Frame Delay Compensation Page The Video Setup – Frame Delay Compensation Page allows the configuration of the SDI Frame Delay Compensation for the two SDI inputs per § 3.9.5 Video Alpha Commands.

  • Page 70: Video Setup - Video Control Page

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual Figure 22: Video Setup – PiP Display Settings Page 5.4.3.2 Video Setup – Video Control Page The Video Setup – Video Visibility and Ancillary Data Control Page allows for the temporary control of the SDI input and graphics overlay paths.

  • Page 71: Video Setup - Video Output Page

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual 5.4.3.3 Video Setup – Video Output Page The Video Setup – Video Output Page allows for configuration of the SDI output video mode. Use the Apply button will apply the new parameter setting(s) to the unit. The Zoom page is shown in the figure below.

  • Page 72: Web Ui - Overlay Fields Menu

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual 5.4.4 Web UI – Overlay Fields Menu The Overlay Fields menu enables the user to add, manage and use the Overlay Fields discussed in § Overview of Overlay Fields of this User Manual.

  • Page 73: Use Of Image Field Page

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual The Image Overlay Field Page is shown in the figure below. Figure 27: Overlay Fields – Image Field Page 5.4.4.2.1 U SE OF MAGE IELD Using the menu, the user can either enter (assign) a new Image ID number or select and edit an existing previously defined Image ID number.

  • Page 74: Management Of Qml Script Files

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual Figure 28: Overlay Fields – Image Field Page 5.4.4.3.1 M QML S ANAGEMENT OF CRIPT ILES To download QML script files from the DX-4400 to a PC using a web browser: •...

  • Page 75: Overlay Fields - Text Fields Page

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual 5.4.4.4 Overlay Fields – Text Fields Page The Text Field Page allows for the definition of Text Fields. which are to be overlaid onto the SDI video path as discussed in § 3.8.3 Text Overlay Fields of this User Manual..

  • Page 76: Web Ui - User-Defined Commands Menu

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual Web UI – User-defined Commands Menu The User Defined Command menu enables the user to assign Command Strings to the Toggle and DIP Switches which can be used for controlling the operation of the DX-4400 unit. One or more commands can be assigned to a switch.

  • Page 77: Use Of Dip Switch Page

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual Figure 31: User Defined Command – DIP Switch Page 5.5.2.1 Use of DIP Switch Page The User Defined Command – DIP Switch page is divided into four sections: • Table 26: DIP Switch –...

  • Page 78: Use Of Toggle Switch Left Page

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual The Toggle Switch Right page is shown in the figure below. Figure 32: User Defined Command – Toggle Switch Left Page 5.5.3.1 Use of Toggle Switch Left Page The User Defined Command – Toggle Switch Left page is supports up to 16 Switch ID Command String Index –...

  • Page 79: Use Of Toggle Switch Right Page

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual Figure 33: User Defined Command – Toggle Switch Right Page 5.5.4.1 Use of Toggle Switch Right Page The User Defined Command – Toggle Switch Right page is supports up to 16 Switch ID Command String –...

  • Page 80: Use Of Command Files Manager Page

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual Figure 34: File Manager – Command Files Page 5.6.1.1 Use of Command Files Manager Page Command files contain a list of user Commands stored in a standard text file which can be uploaded and executed on the DX-4400 to quickly configure the unit (and also save the information in the Saveset database).

  • Page 81: File Manager - Font Files Page

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual 1) Download Command files from the DX-4400 using a browser into the download directory of a PC for editing, management and backup storage. 2) Uploading Command files from a PC onto the DX-4400 using a browser. Note: The text Command files are stored by default in the "/usr/local/commands/"...

  • Page 82: File Manager - Qml Files Page

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual The Web UI Image File page is shown in the figure below. Figure 35: File Manager – Font Files Page 5.6.4 File Manager – QML Files Page The File Manager – QML Files Page allows management of QML script files containing pre-defined sets of overlay and other video QML commands.

  • Page 83: Web Ui - System Configuration Menu

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual Web UI – System Configuration Menu The System Configuration menu enables the user to execute commands to set parameters associated with the Linux Operating System. The web UI establishes an SSH connection to the DX-4400 and completes a user login to the Linux Root User Account using the default password which enables the user to execute system commands.

  • Page 84: System Configuration - Maintenance Page

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual Figure 38: System Configuration – Time and Date Page 5.7.3 System Configuration – Maintenance Page The System Configuration – Maintenance Page allows the user to make changes to system level parameters. This includes: •...

  • Page 85: System Configuration - System Log Page

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual Figure 39: System Configuration – Maintenance Page 5.7.4 System Configuration – System Log Page The System Configuration – Edit System Files Page provides an editing utility to manually edit any text file on the DX-4400.

  • Page 86: System Configuration - Web Server Page

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual 5.7.5 System Configuration – Web Server Page The System Configuration – Web Server Page enables the user to configure the parameters for the web server including the username and passwords. This menu is shown in the figure below. Figure 41:System Configuration –...

  • Page 87: Web Ui - System Status Menu

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual Web UI – System Status Menu The System Status Page establishes an SSH connection to the Root User Account DX-4400 and provides a Command line window for the user to send Linux commands to the Linux Operating System running on the ARM embedded processor.

  • Page 88: Figure 44: System Status – System Log

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual Figure 44: System Status – System Log Page Page 88 of 125...

  • Page 89: Extended Font Tables

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual 6 Extended Font Tables Wingding Font Table 28: Windings Character Table Symbol Char Hex Value Symbol Char Hex Value Symbol Char Hex Value   space 0020 0040 0060 ...

  • Page 90: Table 29: Windings 2 Character Table

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual Table 29: Windings 2 Character Table Symbol Char Hex Value Symbol Char Hex Value Symbol Char Hex Value      space 0020 0040 0060   ...

  • Page 91: Table 30: Windings 3 Character Table

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual Table 30: Windings 3 Character Table Symbol Char Hex Value Symbol Char Hex Value Symbol Char Hex Value      space 0020 0040 0060   ...

  • Page 92: Extended Ascii Fonts

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual Extended ASCII Fonts Table 31: Extended ASCII Character Table Symbol Hex Value Symbol Hex Value Symbol Hex Value Symbol Hex Value 00A0 ¸ 00B8 Ð 00D0 è 00E8 ¡ 00A1 ¹...

  • Page 93: Troubleshooting

    FPGA failed to load properly. Image a new SD card and restart unit using new card. If new card does not work contact Microtronix about unit replacement or repair. Command Connect to unit using ssh and issue "ps | grep armoverlaycmd". There should be Prompt two lines output, the overlay process and the grep.

  • Page 94: Product Warranty

    (1) year from the date of purchase, when used within the operating limits set forth in this Product User Guide. Microtronix agrees under this warranty, to repair or replace it with a new or reconditioned product at no additional charge.

  • Page 95: Appendix A: Description Of The Dx-4400 Oem Board

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual Appendix A: Description of the DX-4400 OEM Board The DX-4400 – Dual-view 2x1 SDI Switcher Board is identified as PN: M6297-TI-xx, where xx is either 2K or 4K. The board shown in the following figure. Figure 45: DX-4400 –...

  • Page 96: Sdi Video Interfaces

    The USB OTG (On-the-Go) Port can also be used to mount a USB flash drive to upload files to transfer to the SD Card. The port interfaces a standard OTG Micro USB to USB Male-to-Female Cable Adapter, (Microtronix PN: 811-USN-OTG).

  • Page 97: 10/100/1G Ethernet Port, J2

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual Table 34: RS-232 Serial Console Port, J5 Signal Direction Signal Name Output Console Port Transmit Data Input Console Port Receive Data Signal Ground Input Additional Port Receive Data Output Additional Port Transmit Data Signal Ground A.1.6 10/100/1G Ethernet Port, J2...

  • Page 98: Table 36: Fan 3-Pin Header, J9

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual Table 36: Fan 3-Pin Header, J9 Assignment +12VDC Ground Note: Pin 1 is marked on the silkscreen with a dot and on the board a square solder pad. Page 98 of 125...

  • Page 99: Appendix B: Establishing User Connections To The Dx-4400 Product

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual Appendix B: Establishing User Connections to the DX-4400 Product B.1 Installation of USB to RS-232 Serial Port Adapter Software The USB to DB9 RS-232 Serial Port Adapter Kit (PN: 811-USB-RS232 Kit) is used to connect the DB9F Serial Port of the DX-4400 to a USB port of a PC.

  • Page 100: Establishing Rs-232 Serial Communication To A Pc

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual b) Under Ports note the port number assigned to the "Prolific USB-to-Serial Comm Port". For example, COMx when x is from 1 to 14. StarTech has also supplied a program called checkChipVersion_v1006.exe which can also be used to Note: identify the Serial port.

  • Page 101: Figure 47: Putty Serial Port Session Settings

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual iv) Type rv to display the version of the software used by the DX-4400 product. This confirms Serial communication with the DX-4400 product. The figures below show some of the PuTTY configuration screens.

  • Page 102: Establishing Tcp/Ip Connection To The Dx-4400 Product

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual Figure 49: PuTTY Serial Port Settings B.3 Establishing TCP/IP Connection to the DX-4400 Product The following steps are required to establish a raw TCP/IP (IP address, Port 2121) connection over Ethernet to the DX-4400 product.

  • Page 103: Figure 50: Putty Tcp/Ip Session Settings

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual This confirms the TCP/IP connection to the DX-4400 product. The figures below show the values used for the PuTTY TCP/IP Session and default Terminal configuration screens. Figure 50: PuTTY TCP/IP Session Settings Figure 51: PuTTY Terminal Settings Page 103 of 125...

  • Page 104: Establishing Ssh Connection To The Dx-4400 Product

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual B.4 Establishing SSH Connection to the DX-4400 Product The following PuTTY setup is required to establish an SSH (IP address, port 20) connection over Ethernet to the DX-4400 product. Note: It is only necessary to connect via SSH when connecting to the Linux OS console to complete a firmware upgrade, adding a 4K IP Core License or adding additional fonts to the DX-4400 product.

  • Page 105: Figure 52: Putty Ssh Session Settings

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual Figure 52: PuTTY SSH Session Settings Figure 53: PuTTY SSH Terminal Settings Page 105 of 125...

  • Page 106: Appendix C: How To Image A New Sd Card

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual Appendix C: How to Image a New SD Card If the SD card has gone bad you can image a new card using the supplied image on the CD. This will be the base image that was sent on the original unit.

  • Page 107: Appendix D: Time Zone Names

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual Appendix D: Time Zone Names Africa/Abidjan America/Anguilla Africa/Accra America/Antigua Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Araguaina Africa/Algiers America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires Africa/Asmara America/Argentina/Catamarca Africa/Bamako America/Argentina/Cordoba Africa/Bangui America/Argentina/Jujuy Africa/Banjul America/Argentina/La_Rioja Africa/Bissau America/Argentina/Mendoza Africa/Blantyre America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos Africa/Brazzaville America/Argentina/Salta Africa/Bujumbura America/Argentina/San_Juan Africa/Cairo America/Argentina/San_Luis Africa/Casablanca...
  • Page 108 DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual America/Grenada America/Porto_Velho America/Guadeloupe America/Puerto_Rico America/Guatemala America/Punta_Arenas America/Guayaquil America/Rainy_River America/Guyana America/Rankin_Inlet America/Halifax America/Recife America/Havana America/Regina America/Hermosillo America/Resolute America/Indiana/Indianapolis America/Rio_Branco America/Indiana/Knox America/Santarem America/Indiana/Marengo America/Santiago America/Indiana/Petersburg America/Santo_Domingo America/Indiana/Tell_City America/Sao_Paulo America/Indiana/Vevay America/Scoresbysund America/Indiana/Vincennes America/Sitka America/Indiana/Winamac America/St_Barthelemy...
  • Page 109 DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual Asia/Beirut Asia/Tokyo Asia/Bishkek Asia/Tomsk Asia/Brunei Asia/Ulaanbaatar Asia/Chita Asia/Urumqi Asia/Choibalsan Asia/Ust-Nera Asia/Colombo Asia/Vientiane Asia/Damascus Asia/Vladivostok Asia/Dhaka Asia/Yakutsk Asia/Dili Asia/Yangon Asia/Dubai Asia/Yekaterinburg Asia/Dushanbe Asia/Yerevan Asia/Famagusta Atlantic/Azores Asia/Gaza Atlantic/Bermuda Asia/Hebron Atlantic/Canary Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh Atlantic/Cape_Verde Asia/Hong_Kong Atlantic/Faroe...
  • Page 110 DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual Europe/London Pacific/Gambier Europe/Luxembourg Pacific/Guadalcanal Europe/Madrid Pacific/Guam Europe/Malta Pacific/Honolulu Europe/Mariehamn Pacific/Kiritimati Europe/Minsk Pacific/Kosrae Europe/Monaco Pacific/Kwajalein Europe/Moscow Pacific/Majuro Europe/Oslo Pacific/Marquesas Europe/Paris Pacific/Midway Europe/Podgorica Pacific/Nauru Europe/Prague Pacific/Niue Europe/Riga Pacific/Norfolk Europe/Rome Pacific/Noumea Europe/Samara Pacific/Pago_Pago Europe/San_Marino Pacific/Palau...
  • Page 111 DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual Page 111 of 125...

  • Page 112: Appendix E: Regulatory Compliance Information

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual Appendix E: Regulatory Compliance Information The DX-4400 SDI video product (as specified below) has been tested for regulatory compliance. Equipment Type: Information Technology Equipment Product Name(s): DX-4400 – 2K Dual-channel 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter DX-4400 –...
  • Page 113 DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual Page 113 of 125...

  • Page 114: Federal Communications Commission (Fcc) Declaration Of Conformity

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual E.2 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity Responsible Party: Microtronix Datacom Ltd. 4056 Meadowbrook Drive, Unit 126, London, ON Canada TEL: +01-519-690-0091 The Responsible Party declares the DX-4400, SD/HD/2K/4K-SDI Text &...
  • Page 115 DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual Page 115 of 125...

  • Page 116: Ce Declaration Of Conformity

    This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer. The object of the declaration described above is in conformity with the relevant Union harmonization legislation. DATE OF ISSUE OF DECLARATION: July 13, 2017 Manufacturer Company Name Microtronix Datacom Ltd Norman McCall Signature: Full Name: Norman McCall Title: President...
  • Page 117 DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual Page 117 of 125...
  • Page 118 DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual Page 118 of 125...

  • Page 119: Rohs/Reach Compliance Statement

    This confirms that the product(s) listed below have been evaluated against Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 of the European Parliament, “Registration, Evaluation, and Authorization of Chemicals (REACH), as interpreted by EU Court of Justice decision C-106/14 of 10 September 2015. Table 37: Microtronix RoHS/REACH Compliant DX-4400 SDI Video Products Product Family Product Part Number(s)
  • Page 120 DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual Page 120 of 125...

  • Page 121: Index

    DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual Index G – Graphic Field, 35 DCI, 10 I – Image Field, 37 UHD, 10 O - Video Output format, 47 acknowledgement codes, 19, 20, 22 PCx – Set PiP Input x Coordinates, 42 Alpha blending, 10, 12 PHx –...
  • Page 122 DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual VADn – Disable ARM Graphics Overlay Path n, compensation, 51 Example, 52 VAEn – Enable ARM Graphics Overlay Path n, user configurable, 10 Graphic Field VASn – Sotp ARM Graphics Overlay Path n, 53 alpha, 36 VSDn –...
  • Page 123 DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual IP Core Firmware, 63 Power Connector Maintenance, 87 2-pin DC connector, 15 IP Core License, 64 Power Requirements 4K, 25, 64 DC current, 14 installation, 64, 87 PsF, 12, 16, 25, 26 LEDs status indicators, 18 editing QML Script files, 85...
  • Page 124 DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual switch RS-232 - USB assignment, 19 Field Foreground transparency, 29 Serial Control Port Graphic Field, 28, 35 Default assignment, 27 Image Field, 37 Set Mode Command, 19, 24 mixing of Field, 18 Command syntax, 26 Overlay field transparency, 27 Example of use, 27...
  • Page 125 DX-4400 – 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter – User Manual QML Script File page, 76 Video Setup menu, 70 Text Field page, 78 WinSCP Web UI connection, 13 program, 40, 61, 63, 64, 84 Web UI menu YCbCr, 10 File Manager menu, 82 Z layer, 28 General Environment menu, 66...

This manual is also suitable for:

Dx-4400-ti-4kDx-4400-ti-2k

Table of Contents