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Processing Frame
Synchronizer
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N S E M B L E
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This data pack provides detailed installation, configuration and operation information for
the 7500 High Definition (HD) Video Processing Frame Synchronizer module
along with the 8415 Audio Processing submodule as part of the Avenue Signal
Integration System.
The module information in this data pack is organized into the following sections:
• 7500 Series Overview
• Applications
• Installation
• Cabling
• Module Configuration and Control
Front Panel Controls and Indicators
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Avenue PC Remote Control
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Avenue Touch Screen Remote Control
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• Troubleshooting
• Software Updating
• Warranty and Factory Service
• Specifications
Model 7500
HD Video
Data Pack
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Revision 2.1 SW v2.2.0
7500-1

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  • Page 1 Model 7500 HD Video Processing Frame Synchronizer Data Pack N S E M B L E Revision 2.1 SW v2.2.0 This data pack provides detailed installation, configuration and operation information for the 7500 High Definition (HD) Video Processing Frame Synchronizer module along with the 8415 Audio Processing submodule as part of the Avenue Signal Integration System.
  • Page 2 Model 7500 HD Video Proc Frame Sync 7500 OVERVIEW The 7500 Video Processing Frame Synchronizer accepts a high definition video signal for processing, synchronization, and timing. The module’s main features are summarized below: • HD SDI I/O • Full-featured Frame Synchronizer •...
  • Page 3 Model 7500 HD Video Proc Frame Sync An 8415 Audio Processor submodule can be installed on the 7500 module. The 8415 is an eight channel processor designed to provide superior handling of embedded audio. The dis- embedder on the input side follows the timing of the HD input, even if that input is asyn- chronous to the house reference.

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    Model 7500 HD Video Proc Frame Sync APPLICATIONS This section provides two typical applications for utilizing the full versatility of the 7500 Video Processor module and the optional 8415 submodule. Timing of an Asynchronous Input As shown in the illustration below, the 7500 module with an 8415 audio submodule can accept an asynchronous video input such as the feed from a satellite receiver.

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    Model 7500 HD Video Proc Frame Sync INSTALLATION 8415 Submodule Installation The optional 8415 Series submodule installs on the component side of the 7500 Video Processing module circuit board. If the option is ordered with the 7500 module, it will come already installed.
  • Page 6 Model 7500 HD Video Proc Frame Sync CABLING Refer to the 3 RU and 1 RU backplane diagrams of the module below for cabling instruc- tions. Note that unless stated otherwise, the 1 RU cabling explanations are identical to those given in the 3 RU diagram. 3 RU Backplane HD Out 1-4–...
  • Page 7 Model 7500 HD Video Proc Frame Sync 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 8 Model 7500 HD Video Proc Frame Sync The available video/color processing and video timing and output remote control menus are summarized below: • Proc: Video Gain, Chroma, Pedestal and Hue are standard Proc Amp controls affecting the entire signal. The Hue control gives phase rotation of the color vectors in the manner of an NTSC composite Proc Amp.
  • Page 9 Model 7500 HD Video Proc Frame Sync 8415 Audio Processor Configuration The 8415 Audio Processor accepts audio from the AES input connectors and can disembed audio from the incoming HD SDI video stream. Between the input and output is a 8x8 mixer with tracking audio delay. Any incoming audio can be mixed, level controlled and/or shuffled to another output channel by means of the integrated audio router.

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    Model 7500 HD Video Proc Frame Sync Data mode signal to be disembedded and output as an AES stream – This mode requires the use of an audio submodule to disembed the de-seri- alized SDI input and route the channels to the correct path. If one of the channels is normal audio, it can be mixed, swapped, shuffled, and delayed by the audio submodule.
  • Page 11 Model 7500 HD Video Proc Frame Sync 7500 Parameter Table CONTROL LOCAL REMOTE DEFAULT USER LEVEL VIDEO AND COLOR PROCESSING Ext Ref Ref Source Master Ref Ext Ref Admin Video In Ref Proc Amp Gain 100% 0 to 150% 100% Admin Proc Amp Chroma 100%...
  • Page 12 Model 7500 HD Video Proc Frame Sync 7500 Parameter Table (Continued) CONTROL LOCAL REMOTE DEFAULT USER LEVEL VIDEO OUTPUT CONTROLS Normal Bypass Normal Normal Admin Bypass Strip Audio Admin Bars Test Pattern Black Admin Pathological Unit Circle No Muting Signal Mute No Muting Mutes on Noise No Muting...

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    Model 7500 HD Video Proc Frame Sync 7500 Parameter Table (Continued) CONTROL LOCAL REMOTE DEFAULT USER LEVEL AUDIO CONTROLS (8415 Audio Submodule Installed) Input Level 0 dB -70 to +12 dB 0 dB Level 1 Ch 1 – Ch 8 Ch 1 –...
  • Page 14 Model 7500 HD Video Frame Sync Front Panel Controls and Indicators Each front edge indicator and switch setting is shown in the diagram below: Input green LED: Ref green LED: On indicates input video signal On when the selected reference is present and detected.
  • Page 15 Model 7500 HD Video Proc Frame Sync Avenue PC Remote Configuration The Avenue PC remote control menus for this module are illustrated and explained below. Refer to the 7500 Parameter Table for a summary of available parameters that can be set remotely through the menus illustrated.
  • Page 16 Model 7500 HD Video Frame Sync 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 17 Model 7500 HD Video Proc Frame Sync The Color Proc menu shown below allows you to select a target hue and adjust color cor- rection parameters for the selected target color without disturbing other colors in the scene. Note: If not using this menu for color processing, make sure all color proc parame- ters are set for default values.
  • Page 18 Model 7500 HD Video Frame Sync Use the Clip menu shown below to enable or disable the Legalizer circuitry on the module which allows adjustment the following parameters: • Off – for no Legalizer. • Y–Cr–Cb – selecting this choice will enable the Black and White Clip, and Chroma Limiting controls.
  • Page 19 Model 7500 HD Video Frame Sync When an 8415 Audio Processor submodule is installed, use the Aud Mix A and B menus shown to control the audio input levels and mixing and shuffling of the audio inputs to output. Each output bus assignment will be indicated by a green box. For Channels 1 –4, use the Audio Mix A menu to set the following •...
  • Page 20 Model 7500 HD Video Frame Sync For Channels 5 –8, use the Audio Mix B menu shown below to set the following • Input Ch 5 – assign Input Channel 5 to the desired output bus or tie to Channel 6. Set the input level using the slider control or by entering a number in the window and pressing the Enter key on your PC.

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    Model 7500 HD Video Frame Sync Use the Aud In A menu shown below for the 8415 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. When an AES input pair is selected as an input, the corresponding AES BNC on the rear of the module will become an input.
  • Page 22 Model 7500 HD Video Frame Sync Use the Aud In B menu shown below for the 8415 to adjust the following parameters: • 5/6 Input – select the input audio source for Input 5/6. • 7/8 Input – select the input audio source for Input 7/8. When an AES input pair is selected as an input, the corresponding AES BNC on the rear of the module will become an input.

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    Model 7500 HD Video Frame Sync 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 or enter a value in the msec field and press the Enter key on your PC..
  • Page 24 Model 7500 HD Video Frame Sync Use the Timing menu shown below to adjust the following parameters: • Frame Sync – turn the Frame Sync function on or off. • Timing – when Frame Sync is on, adjust the horizontal timing of the output signal to place the leading edge of sync coincident with other sources.
  • Page 25 Model 7500 HD Video Frame Sync 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 26 Model 7500 HD Video Frame Sync Avenue Touch Screen Remote Configuration The Avenue Touch Screen remote control status menu for this module is illustrated and explained below. Refer to the 7500 Parameter Table for a summary of available parame- ters 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 7500 HD Video Frame Sync 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 7500 HD Video Frame Sync The Color Proc menu shown below allows you to select a target hue and adjust color cor- rection parameters for the selected target color without disturbing other colors in the scene. Note: If not using this menu for color processing, make sure all color proc parame- ters are set for default values.
  • Page 29 Model 7500 HD Video Frame Sync Use the Clip menu shown below to enable or disable the Legalizer circuitry on the module which allows adjustment the following parameters: • Off – for no Legalizer. • Y–Cr–Cb – selecting this choice will enable the Black and White Clip, and Chroma Limiting controls at the right of the menu.
  • Page 30 Model 7500 HD Video Frame Sync When an 8415 Audio Processor submodule is installed, use the Aud Mix A and B menus shown to control the audio input levels and mixing and shuffling of the audio inputs to output. Each output bus assignment will be indicated by a green box. For Channels 1 –4, use the Audio Mix A menu to set the following •...
  • Page 31 Model 7500 HD Video Frame Sync For Channels 5 –8, use the Audio Mix B menu shown below to set the following • Input Ch 5 – assign Input Channel 5 to the desired output bus or tie to Channel 6. Set the input level using the slider control or by entering a number in the window and pressing the Enter key on your PC.
  • Page 32 Model 7500 HD Video Frame Sync Use the Aud In A menu shown below for the 8415 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. When an AES input pair is selected as an input, the corresponding AES BNC on the rear of the module will become an input.
  • Page 33 Model 7500 HD Video Frame Sync Use the Aud In B menu shown below for the 8415 to adjust the following parameters: • 5/6 Input – select the input audio source for Input 5/6. • 7/8 Input – select the input audio source for Input 7/8. When an AES input pair is selected as an input, the corresponding AES BNC on the rear of the module will become an input.
  • Page 34 Model 7500 HD Video Frame Sync 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 or enter a value in the msec field and press the Enter key on your PC..
  • Page 35 Model 7500 HD Video Frame Sync Use the Aud Out menu shown below to adjust the following audio output parameters: • Audio Embed A – turn embedding Off for no embedding to take place in the output signal. Select Replace to replace the targeted group in the stream with new content.
  • Page 36 Model 7500 HD Video Frame Sync Use the Timing menu shown below to adjust the following parameters: • Frame Sync – turn the Frame Sync function on or off. • Timing – when Frame Sync is on, adjust the horizontal timing of the output signal to place the leading edge of sync coincident with other sources.
  • Page 37 Model 7500 HD Video Frame Sync Use the Vid Out menu shown below to adjust the following parameters: • Bypass – set to Normal or Bypass to completely bypass any digital processing. • Vert Blanking – set the vertical blanking for Wide or Narrow. •...
  • Page 38 Model 7500 HD Video Frame Sync The Memory menu shown below allows you to save overall module setups into up to five memory registers as follows: • Select Save, then one of the five memory registers Reg 1 – 5. The box will turn green.
  • Page 39 Model 7500 HD Video Frame Sync 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 40 • If not using Color Proc menu, be sure Color Processing parameters in that menu are set to defaults. 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 41 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 42 Model 7500 HD Video Frame Sync SPECIFICATIONS 7500 HD Video Processor Frame Sync Input Number Signal Type HD Serial Digital video, SMPTE 274M & 296M 75 Ω Impedance Return Loss > 15 dB DC to 1.5 GHz Standards Supported 1080i (SMPTE 274M-4,5,6) 50, 59.94 or 60 Hz 720p (SMPTE 296M-1,2,3) 59.94 or 60 Hz 1080p (SMPTE 274M-9,10,11) 23.98, 24, 25 Hz 1080sf (RP211-14,15,16) 23.98, 24, 25 Hz...
  • Page 43 Model 7500 HD Video Frame Sync 8415 Audio Processor AES/EBU Digital Inputs Number 4 (Total of eight channels) Type AES3id Coaxial, 75 Ω BNC Connectorization Bit Depth 20 or 24 Bit Sample Rate 30KHz to 100KHz (Sample Rate Converted internally to 48KHz) Reference Level -18 or -20 dBFS (Selectable) AC-3, Dolby-E...
  • Page 44 Model 7500 HD Video Proc Frame Sync 7500-44...