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D-a video converter with audio option data pack
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Model 5230 D-A Video
Converter with
6230 Audio Option
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This data pack provides detailed installation, configuration and operation information for
the 5230 Digital to Analog Video Converter module along with the 6230 Audio
Processing submodule option as part of the Avenue Signal Integration System.
The module information in this data pack is organized into the following sections:
• 5230/6230 Overview
• Applications
• Installation
• Cabling
• Module Configuration and Control
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• Troubleshooting
• Software Updating
• Warranty and Factory Service
• Specifications
Data Pack
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Front Panel Controls and Indicators
Avenue PC Remote Control
Avenue Touch Screen Remote Control
Revision 4.1 SW v2.0.2
5230/6230-1

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  • Page 1 Model 5230 D-A Video Converter with 6230 Audio Option Data Pack N S E M B L E Revision 4.1 SW v2.0.2 This data pack provides detailed installation, configuration and operation information for the 5230 Digital to Analog Video Converter module along with the 6230 Audio Processing submodule option as part of the Avenue Signal Integration System.
  • Page 2 Model 5230/6230 Video Audio DAC 5230 and 6230 OVERVIEW The 5230 takes serial digital component and converts the signal into either composite or component analog video outputs. 8x oversampling and 12 bit processing ensure high quality conversion for use in the most demanding applications. The 5230 has a full-featured Proc Amp for adjustment of every signal parameter.
  • Page 3 Model 5230/6230 Video Audio DAC 5230 DAC Converter Module Video Processing 4 composite Amplifier outputs and 1 Y/C • Gains • Legalizer 12 Bit • White Clip output, • Pedestal Genlock D to A Processing • Hue • Black Clip Frame Buffer •...

  • Page 4: Switch

    Model 5230/6230 Video Audio DAC APPLICATIONS This section provides some typical applications for utilizing the full versatility of the 5230 Video Processor module and the optional submodule, the 6230 Audio Processor. Video Server Feeding an Analog Switcher As illustrated in the block diagram below, the 5230 accepts a serial digital video input with embedded audio from a video server.
  • Page 5 Model 5230/6230 Video Audio DAC Satellite Receiver and Audio Router Feeding a Beta Deck Another application for the module is shown below. In this application, a digital satellite feed enters the 5230 and is converted to component analog video feeding a Beta deck. AES audio from an audio router feeds the 6230 submodule inputs and converts the digital audio to analog which is also fed to the Beta deck.
  • Page 6 Model 5230/6230 Video Audio DAC INSTALLATION 6230 Submodule Installation The optional 6230 Audio Processing submodule installs on the component side of the 5230 Video Processing module circuit board. If the option is ordered with the 5230 module, it will come already installed. To install the 6230 Audio submodule, locate the three connectors on the left side of the circuit board as shown below and line the connectors up, checking the alignment.
  • Page 7 Model 5230/6230 Video Audio DAC 3 RU Backplane 5230 DAC Cpst Out 1 Cpst Out 1 and 2 – composite outputs are present on these Cpst Out 2 connectors for all formats. Cpst/Y/G Out 1 and 2 –connect Cpst/Y/G Out 1 to a Cpst, Y (component video), or G (RGB) output depending on the type of output video you...
  • Page 8 Model 5230/6230 Video Audio DAC MODULE CONFIGURATION AND CONTROL The configuration parameters for each Avenue module must be selected after installation. This can be done remotely using one of the Avenue remote control options or locally using the module front panel controls. Each module has a REMOTE/LOCAL switch on the front edge of the circuit board which must first be set to the desired control mode.
  • Page 9 Model 5230/6230 Video Audio DAC The 5230 has analog composite or analog component outputs. They are fully timed to your house reference, including the subcarrier and ScH phase of the composite output. The analog output is constructed at 8x oversampling with 12 bits of quantizing resolution. The available video processing remote control menus are summarized below: •...
  • Page 10 Model 5230/6230 Video Audio DAC 6230 Audio Processor Configuration The 6230 Audio Processor will accept audio from the AES input connectors and can disembed audio from the incoming SDI video stream. Between the input and output is a 4x4 audio mixer with tracking audio delay. Any incoming audio can be mixed, level con- trolled and/or shuffled to another output channel by means of the integrated audio router.
  • Page 11 Model 5230/6230 Video Audio DAC 5230/6230-11...
  • Page 12 Model 5230/6230 Video Audio DAC 5230/6230 Parameter Table DEFAULT/ CONTROL LOCAL REMOTE USER LEVEL FACTORY Switch 4: Genlock Ext Ref Reference Source On (ext ref) or Master Ref Ext Ref Admin Off (self ref) Video In Ref Gain 100% 0 – 150% 100% Admin Chroma...
  • Page 13 Model 5230/6230 Video Audio DAC 5230/6230 Parameter Table (Continued) DEFAULT/ CONTROL LOCAL REMOTE USER LEVEL FACTORY Fine Phase 0 ns +/– 40 ns 0 ns Admin Horizontal Timing 0 clocks +/– 1716 clocks 0 clocks Admin Vertical Timing 0 lines +/–...

  • Page 14: Table Of Contents

    Model 5230/6230 Video Audio DAC 5230/6230 Parameter Table (Continued) DEFAULT/ CONTROL LOCAL REMOTE USER LEVEL FACTORY AUDIO CONTROLS (6230 Audio Submodule Installed) Ch 1 – Output 1 Ch 1 – Output 1 Ch 2 – Output 2 Ch 2 – Output 2 Ch 1-4 Output Bus Output Bus 1 –...
  • Page 15 Model 5230/6230 Video Audio DAC Front Panel Controls and Indicators Each front edge indicator and switch setting is shown in the diagram below: Ref green LED: On when the selected reference source is detected. Input green LED: On indicates input video signal OFF when no reference signal is is present and detected.
  • Page 16 Model 5230/6230 Video Audio DAC Avenue PC Remote Configuration The Avenue PC remote control menus for this module are illustrated and explained below. Refer to the 5230/6230 Parameter Table for a summary of available parameters that can be set remotely through the menus illustrated. The Configuration Summary gives tips and general background information on setting the parameters.
  • Page 17 Model 5230/6230 Video Audio DAC The Proc menu shown below allows you to adjust the following video processing parame- ters for the signal: • Gain – adjust the percentage of overall gain (luminance and chrominance). • Chroma – adjust the percentage of chroma amplitude. •...
  • Page 18 Model 5230/6230 Video Audio DAC Use the Clip menu shown below to adjust the following parameters: • Legalizer – set the legalizer function to one of the following: Off – to disable it. Legal – to apply the following factory default values: •...
  • Page 19 Model 5230/6230 Video Audio DAC Use the Vid Out menu shown below to adjust the following parameters: • Out2 Format – select the format for the second analog output. The first output is always composite. • Color Lock – set the ScH/color framing on the composite output with respect to the composite reference input.

  • Page 20: Output Bus

    Model 5230/6230 Video Audio DAC The next group of audio menus are used when the 6230 Audio submodule is installed. Use the Aud Mix menu shown below to control the audio mixing and shuffling of the module. Each output bus assignment will be indicated by a green box. •...

  • Page 21: Group

    Model 5230/6230 Video Audio DAC Use the Aud In menu shown below to adjust the following parameters: • 1/2 Input – select the input audio source for Input 1/2. • 3/4 Input – select the input audio source for Input 3/4. •...
  • Page 22 Model 5230/6230 Video Audio DAC Use the Aud Delay menu shown below to adjust the amount of audio delay on the output: • Auto Track – enable auto tracking by selecting On or Off. • Bulk Delay – set the amount of bulk delay using the left and right arrows. The amount of total delay will be reported in nsec in the Total Delay window.
  • Page 23 Model 5230/6230 Video Audio DAC Use the Timing menu shown below to adjust the following parameters: • Fine Phase – adjust for proper ScH phase with respect to other sources. If fine phase will not adjust properly, readjust the horizontal phase by up to ± 2 clocks until the fine phase falls into place.

  • Page 24: Group

    Model 5230/6230 Video Audio DAC The Blanking menu shown below allows you to adjust the output blanking of the module with the following controls: • Mode – set the blanking mode to Narrow (lines 1-9 are blanked in NTSC, lines 1-6 in PAL), Wide (lines 1-20 in NTSC, lines 1-22 in PAL), or Custom.
  • Page 25 Model 5230/6230 Video Audio DAC The Trim menu allows you to correct subtle issues in the individual color difference channels with offset and gain controls. The offset controls adjust the DC offsets above or below the nominal points. This can be used to correct black balance errors. The gain controls adjust the amplitude of each channel.
  • Page 26 Model 5230/6230 Video Audio DAC Avenue Touch Screen Remote Configuration The Avenue Touch Screen remote control status menu for this module is illustrated and explained below. Refer to the 5230/62300 Parameter Table for a summary of available parameters that can be set remotely through the menus illustrated. The Configuration Summary gives tips and general background information on setting the parameters.
  • Page 27 Model 5230/6230 Video Audio DAC The Proc menu shown below allows you to adjust the following video processing parame- ters for the signal: • Gain – adjust the percentage of overall gain (luminance and chrominance). • Chroma – adjust the percentage of chroma amplitude. •...
  • Page 28 Model 5230/6230 Video Audio DAC Use the Clip menu shown below to adjust the following parameters: • Legalizer – set the legalizer function to one of the following: Off – to disable it. Legal – to apply the following factory default values: •...
  • Page 29 Model 5230/6230 Video Audio DAC Use the Vid Out menu shown below to adjust the following parameters: • Out2 Format – select the format for the second analog output. The first output is always composite. • Color Lock – set the ScH/color framing on the composite output with respect to the composite reference input.

  • Page 30: Group

    Model 5230/6230 Video Audio DAC The next group of audio menus are used when the 6230 Audio submodule is installed. Use the Aud Mix menu shown below to control the audio mixing and shuffling of the module. Each output bus assignment will be indicated by a green box. •...
  • Page 31 Model 5230/6230 Video Audio DAC Use the Aud In menu shown below to adjust the following parameters: • 1/2 Input – select the input audio source for Input 1/2. • 3/4 Input – select the input audio source for Input 3/4. •...
  • Page 32 Model 5230/6230 Video Audio DAC Use the Aud Delay menu shown below to adjust the amount of audio delay on the output: • Auto Track – enable auto tracking by selecting On or Off. • Bulk Delay – set the amount of bulk delay using the left and right arrows. The amount of total delay will be reported in nsec in the Total Delay window.
  • Page 33 Model 5230/6230 Video Audio DAC Use the Aud Out menu shown below to adjust the following analog audio output parameter: • Anlg Lvl Out – set the output level of the analog audio. 5230/6230-33...
  • Page 34 Model 5230/6230 Video Audio DAC Use the Timing menu shown below to adjust the following parameters: • Fine Phase – adjust for proper ScH phase with respect to other sources. If fine phase will not adjust properly, readjust the horizontal phase by up to ± 2 clocks until the fine phase falls into place.
  • Page 35 Model 5230/6230 Video Audio DAC The Blanking menu shown below allows you to adjust the output blanking of the module with the following controls: • Mode – set the blanking mode to Narrow (lines 1-9 are blanked in NTSC, lines 1-6 in PAL), Wide (lines 1-20 in NTSC, lines 1-22 in PAL), or Custom.
  • Page 36 Model 5230/6230 Video Audio DAC The Trim menu allows you to correct subtle issues in the individual color difference channels with offset and gain controls. The offset controls adjust the DC offsets above or below the nominal points. This can be used to correct black balance errors. The gain controls adjust the amplitude of each channel.
  • Page 37 Model 5230/6230 Video Audio DAC The Memory menu shown below allows you to save overall module setups to five memory registers as follows: • Select Save, then one of the five memory registers Reg 1 – 5. The box will turn green.
  • Page 38 • Check cabling to inputs of module. • Check inputs to destinations are terminated properly. You may also refer to the technical support section of the Ensemble Designs web site for the latest information on your equipment at the URL below: http://www.ensembledesigns.com/support...
  • Page 39 If you return equipment for repair, please get a Return Material Authorization Number (RMA) from the factory first. Ship the product and a written description of the problem to: Ensemble Designs, Inc. Attention: Customer Service RMA ##### 870 Gold Flat Rd.
  • Page 40 Model 5230/6230 Video Audio DAC SPECIFICATIONS 5230 Video Processor Serial Digital Input Type ITU-R601, SMPTE 259M-C Fully Compliant Impedance 75 Ω, BNC Return Loss > 15 dB Max Cable Length 300 meters, Belden 1694A Reference Input Number One external One internal Master Timing Ref Type 1V p-p Composite Video PAL or NTSC...
  • Page 41 Model 5230/6230 Video Audio DAC Analog Audio Output (6230 submodule) Number Four, Balanced pair Processing 24 bits Analog Output Z 30 Ω, balanced, transformerless Max Output Level + 24 dBu Dynamic Range > 106 dB General Power Consumption 10 watts (with option installed) Temperature 0 to 40°...
  • Page 42 Model 5230/6230 Video Audio DAC 5230/6230-42...

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