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Installation and Operation Manual Selenio 6800™ HUC6800+ and HUC6800+C Broadcast Upconverters Edition A 175-000293-00 Delivering the Moment...
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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.
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HUC6800+ and HUC6800+C Broadcast Upconverters Installation and Operation Manual Edition A July 2006...
Contents Preface Manual Information ................vii Purpose ................... vii Audience ..................vii Revision History ................vii Writing Conventions ..............viii Obtaining Documents ..............viii Unpacking/Shipping Information ............ix Unpacking a Product ............... ix Product Servicing ................ix Returning a Product ................ ix Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Compliance ....x Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Compliance xi Safety ....................
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Contents Maximum 6800+ Frame Power Ratings ..........10 Unpacking the Module ................11 Preparing the Product for Installation ..........11 Checking the Packing List ............. 11 Setting Jumpers ..................12 Installing HUC6800+ and HUC6800+C Modules ....... 14 Upgrading Module Firmware ..............15 Upgrading the Firmware ..............
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Contents Outputs ....................53 SD/HD-SDI Reclocked Video ............53 Upconverted HD-SDI Video ............54 Miscellaneous ..................55 Audio Delay (Data Out) ..............55 Power Consumption ................55 Operating Temperature ..............55 Appendix A: Communication and Control Troubleshooting Tips Overview ....................57 General Troubleshooting Steps ..............58 Software Communication and Control Issues ........59 + Pilot Lite Fails to Communicate with Installed Modules ...59 + Pilot Lite Does Not Find All Modules in Frame ......60 + Pilot Lite or CCS Software Application Not Responding ..61...
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Contents HUC6800+ Installation and Operation Manual...
Preface Manual Information Purpose This manual details the features, installation, operation, maintenance, and specifications for the HUC6800+ Broadcast Upconverter. Audience This manual is written for engineers, technicians, and operators responsible for installation, setup, maintenance, and/or operation of the HUC6800+ Broadcast Upconverter. Revision History Table P-1.
Preface Writing Conventions To enhance your understanding, the authors of this manual have adhered to the following text conventions: Table P-2. Writing Conventions Term or Description Convention Bold Indicates dialog boxes, property sheets, fields, buttons, check boxes, list boxes, combo boxes, menus, submenus, windows, lists, and selection names Italics Indicates E-mail addresses, the names of books or...
Preface Unpacking/Shipping Information Unpacking a Product This product was carefully inspected, tested, and calibrated before shipment to ensure years of stable and trouble-free service. 1. Check equipment for any visible damage that may have occurred during transit. 2. Confirm that you have received all items listed on the packing list. 3.
Preface 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. The intent of this legislation is to reduce the amount of hazardous chemicals that may leach out of landfill sites or otherwise contaminate the environment during end-of-life recycling.
Preface Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Compliance The European Union (EU) Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) deals with the collection, treatment, recovery, and recycling of electrical and electronic waste products. The objective of the WEEE Directive is to assign the responsibility for the disposal of associated hazardous waste to either the producers or users of these products.
Preface 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.
Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The HUC6800+ and HUC6800+C modules are HDTV upconverters with aspect ratio conversion (ARC) and SD/HD digital video distribution amplification capabilities. The “C” version module supports closed captioning data. This chapter introduces the HUC6800+ and HUC6800+C, and Note includes the following topics: The HUC6800+ and...
Chapter 1: Introduction Product Description The HUC6800+ and HUC6800+C upconverter modules provide conversion from SD-SDI to a user-selectable HD-SDI standard. These modules provide two active reclocked SD/HD-SDI outputs, four synchronized HD-SDI outputs, and a genlock reference video input. They also include ARC capabilities, and can accept embedded audio and ANC data.
Chapter 1: Introduction • Adjustable vertical blanking size in fields 1 and 2; transfer of closed captioning information between formats • 24-bit audio processing • Embedded audio processing (demultiplexing from SDI, delay/sync, sample rate conversion, and remultiplexing into SDI) • Support for two groups (eight channels) of embedded audio •...
Chapter 1: Introduction Module Description Front Module Figure 1-1 shows the position of the LEDs and module controls on the front of the HUC6800+ and HUC6800+C modules. Remote/local control jumper Monitoring Module Mode select Navigation Control Extractor LEDs LEDs status rotary toggle handle...
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Chapter 1: Introduction 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 48 for more information. Mode select This switch selects between various control and rotary switch feedback parameters.
Chapter 1: Introduction Back Connectors Figure 1-2 shows the double-slot back connector used by the HUC6800+ and HUC6800+C modules. The back connectors and the modules must be installed in an FR6802+XF frame (6800/7000 series frames do not provide backward-compatibility). SD/HD IN RCLK SD/HD HD PROG...
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Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-3. HUC6800+ and HUC6800+C Block Diagram HUC6800+ Installation and Operation Manual...
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Chapter 2 Installation Overview This chapter describes the HUC6800+ and HUC6800+C installation Caution process, including the following topics: Before installing this product, • “Maximum 6800+ Frame Power Ratings” on page 10 read the 6800+ Series Safety • “Unpacking the Module” on page 11 Instructions and Standards Manual shipped with every •...
Chapter 2: Installation Maximum 6800+ Frame Power Ratings The power consumption for the HUC6800+ and HUC6800+C modules is less than 10.5 W. Table 2-1 shows the maximum allowable power ratings for 6800+ frames. Note the given maximums before installing any 6800+ modules in your frame.
Chapter 2: Installation Unpacking the Module Preparing the Product for Installation Before you install the HUC6800+ and HUC6800+C, perform the following: • Check the equipment for any visible damage that may have Note occurred during transit. Contact your customer service •...
Chapter 2: Installation Setting Jumpers The HUC6800+ and HUC6800+C modules have one standard jumper (REM/LOC) for remote or local control, and one jumper (J1) for Genlock termination. Figure 2-1 shows the location of the jumpers. REM/LOC Jumper J1 (remote/local) jumper genlock termination Figure 2-1.
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Chapter 2: Installation Local and Remote Jumper Settings Follow this procedure to set the REM/LOC jumper for either remote or Note local control: You must configure modules for 1. Locate the REM/LOC control jumper on the module (beside the local or remote operation prior mode select rotary switch).
Chapter 2: Installation Installing HUC6800+ and HUC6800+C Modules The HUC6800+ HUC6800+C modules have double-width back connectors that must be installed in an FR6802+XF frame. These modules require no specialized installation or removal procedures. However, if you are installing both front and rear modules, ensure that the back module is installed first before plugging in the front module.
Chapter 2: Installation Upgrading Module Firmware Firmware upgrading is a routine procedure that you must perform to install newer versions of software on 6800+ modules. Pilot, Co-Pilot, or Navigator software version 3.1.1 or later is required for this procedure. The frame must contain or be connected to another frame that contains an ICE6800+ module.
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Chapter 2: Installation The Software Upgrade window opens or is brought to the foreground. Device Options provide access to options for entering Telnet and FTP user name and password, and for creating automatic backups. Package Info includes a list of the components contained in the ZIP Figure 2-4.
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Chapter 2: Installation 6. Press Browse... to select the software upgrade package (ZIP file). Note A standard Windows File Selection dialog opens. Closing the Software Upgrade 7. Choose the upgrade ZIP file on a local or network drive. window does not effect any of the transfer processes that may The selected file’s path name is displayed in the edit box to the left be running in the background.
Chapter 2: Installation 4. On the Device tab of the Navigation Properties box, enter the IP address of the frame that holds the module. (See Figure 2-5.) Caution Do not make changes in Enter frame IP number here this field If you make changes in the last field (located above and to the right of the Set Default button),...
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Chapter 2: Installation Follow these steps to upgrade a 6800+ module in Boot Loader mode: 1. Remove the affected module from the 6800+ frame. Hex switch (Mode Navigation toggle select rotary switch) switch Figure 2-6. Buttons on a Typical Card Edge 2.
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Chapter 2: Installation 7. On the Device tab of the Navigation Properties box, enter the IP address of the frame that holds the module. (See Figure 2-7.) Caution Do not make changes in Enter frame IP address here this field If you make changes in the last field (located above and to the right of the Set Default button),...
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Chapter 2: Installation 15. Wait for the message File transfer to device succeeded in the status bar. 16. Click Reboot Device, and then click Yes. Note After the module has rebooted, a message box advises you to wait 6800+ Some modules will until the device has rebooted.
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Chapter 2: Installation HUC6800+ Installation and Operation Manual...
Chapter 3 Operation Overview This chapter describes how to operate the HUC6800+ and HUC6800+C using card-edge controls only. See the following documents for information on how to operate this product remotely: +Pilot Lite User Manual for serial interface • • CCS Pilot, CoPilot, Navigator, or LCP-3901-1U/RCP-CCS-1U manuals for Ethernet interface The following topics are discussed in this chapter:...
Chapter 3: Operation Operating Notes When setting the control parameters on the HUC6800+ and HUC6800+C, observe the following: • If you make changes to certain parameters, other related parameters may also be affected. See “Cross-Functional Parameter Changes” on page 35 for more information.
Chapter 3: Operation Audio Sync 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 resynchronize with the video.
Chapter 3: Operation Input and Output Standards The Output Video Standard parameter and the Input Video Standard parameters are related in their function. If Auto is selected in the Input Video Standard, the Output Video Standard will select either 1080i (interlaced) or 720p (progressive) and the frame rate will follow.
Chapter 3: Operation Aspect Ratio Conversion The HUC6800+ can output either a standard or custom aspect ratio. Selecting a Standard Aspect Ratio To select a standard aspect ratio for the output image, scroll to ARC Preset Select in the control parameter list item and then select one of the aspect ratio settings from the list.
Chapter 3: Operation Saving, Selecting, and Recalling Saved Aspect Ratios You can save, select, and recall up to five custom aspect ratios in the HUC6800+ and HUC6800+C modules. Saving a Custom Aspect Ratio To save a custom aspect ratio, follow these steps: 1.
Chapter 3: Operation Overscan Mode The overscan mode is similar to a zoom mode. When enabled, it discards a specified number of lines and columns of pixels around the borders of the input image active picture region before upconversion. The active picture region for 525 standard starts on line 21 and ends at line 262.
Chapter 3: Operation Changing Parameter Settings Follow these steps to change the HUC6800+ and HUC6800+C parameter settings: 1. Rotate the mode select rotary switch (hex switch) to “0.” 2. Once the hex switch is set to “0,” toggle the navigation switch up or down to select a bank.
Chapter 3: Operation Recalling Default Parameter Settings Table 3-5 on page 36 describes all of the parameter settings for the HUC6800+ and HUC6800+C, including the original factory defaults. To return this module to its default settings, you can either reset each parameter individually or do a global recall following this procedure: 1.
Chapter 3: Operation Cross-Functional Parameter Changes When you configure certain parameters, changes are forced in other associated parameters. For example, when Horizontal Phase is controlled from the card edge, any wrap-around of the values will cause a corresponding increment or decrement of the Vertical Phase value. Table 3-4.
Chapter 3: Operation Control Parameters The following table lists all of the available parameters and options for Note the HUC6800+ and HUC6800+C. All parameters clip unless otherwise indicated. The sequence of options listed in the Options column mirrors The On/Off combinations of the control LEDs on the card-edge indicate the sequence achieved when the active bank number.
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Chapter 3: Operation Table 3-5. Control Parameters (Continued) Bank, Rotary Parameter Name Function Options Switch • Pass 0, 5 Loss of Video Output Selects an output option when loss of input occurs • Black • Freeze • Test Pattern • Color Bar 75% 0, 6 Test Pattern Selects a test pattern (Test Pattern Display...
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Chapter 3: Operation Table 3-5. Control Parameters (Continued) Bank, Rotary Parameter Name Function Options Switch • 0 to 1979 pixels 0, B Output H Phase Sets the horizontal phase for the output (720p/50 Hz) signal • 0 to 1649 pixels (720p/59.94 Hz) •...
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Chapter 3: Operation Table 3-5. Control Parameters (Continued) Bank, Rotary Parameter Name Function Options Switch • 16:9 Anamorphic 1, 4 ARC Preset Select Selects a preset ARC configuration • 16:9 Cut • 14:9 • 4:3 • Pixel True • Preset 1 •...
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Chapter 3: Operation Table 3-5. Control Parameters (Continued) Bank, Rotary Parameter Name Function Options Switch • None 1, C ARC Preset Save Saves the current ARC configuration to a specific preset • Preset 1 • Preset 2 • Preset 3 •...
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Chapter 3: Operation Table 3-5. Control Parameters (Continued) Bank, Rotary Parameter Name Function Options Switch 2, 2 Audio Demux Source Selects an audio source. (If Custom is selected, use the Audio • Demux Grp 1 & 2 Embedded Pair 1 Select, Audio Embedded •...
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Chapter 3: Operation Table 3-5. Control Parameters (Continued) Bank, Rotary Parameter Name Function Options Switch • Demux Grp 1 Pr 1 2, 6 Audio Pair 4 Select Selects a source for audio channel pair 4 • Demux Grp 1 Pr 2 •...
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Chapter 3: Operation Table 3-5. Control Parameters (Continued) Bank, Rotary Parameter Name Function Options Switch • Auto 3, 3 Audio Master Bypass Sets the master bypass • On • Off • On 3, 4 Audio Pair 1 Bypass Sets the bypass for audio channel pair 1 •...
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Chapter 3: Operation Table 3-5. Control Parameters (Continued) Bank, Rotary Parameter Name Function Options Switch Indicates the presence of closed captioning • No 4, 4 CC Present [RO] • Yes 4, 5 ARC Horizontal Scale Displays the current ARC horizontal phase Minimum to 200.00% Feedback [RO] (see Table 3-4 on...
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Chapter 3: Operation Table 3-5. Control Parameters (Continued) Bank, Rotary Parameter Name Function Options Switch 4, A Audio Channel Pair Displays the input audio channel pair Feedback [RO] (See the example below.) Data • ==aa==dd No audio Audio No audio present present present...
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Chapter 3: Operation Table 3-5. Control Parameters (Continued) Bank, Rotary Parameter Name Function Options Switch • ==== 4, C Audio Bypass Feedback Displays the bypass status of audio [RO] channels • b=== • =b== • bb== • ==b= • b=b= •...
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Chapter 3: Operation Table 3-5. Control Parameters (Continued) Bank, Rotary Parameter Name Function Options Switch 5, 2 EDH Error Count [RO] Displays the EDH error count 0 to 4,294,967,295 Hardware Version [RO] 5, 3 Displays current hardware version String 5, 4 Firmware Version [RO] Displays current firmware version String...
Chapter 3: Operation LEDs and Alarms Monitoring LEDs The HUC6800+ and HUC6800+C have 13 monitoring LEDs that serve as a quick monitoring reference. Figure 3-2 shows the location of the monitoring LEDs on a typical 6800+ module. Table 3-6 describes the meaning of the card-edge LEDs, from left to right.
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Chapter 3: Operation Table 3-6. LED Status Indicators (Continued) Description Color Indication Audio1 Reports the presence of audio group 1 in the input Green: Group 1 audio is present video stream Audio2 Reports the presence of audio group 2 in the input Green: Group 2 audio is present video stream Audio3...
Chapter 3: Operation Module Status LEDs The HUC6800+ and HUC6800+C modules do not have any card-edge alarms. Instead, module status LEDs on the corner of the module light up if an error is detected. See Figure 3-2 on page 48 for the location of these LEDs, and Table 3-7...
Chapter 4 Specifications Overview The following specification tables appear in this chapter: • “Inputs” on page 52 • “Outputs” on page 53 • “Upconverted HD-SDI Video” on page 54 • “Audio Delay (Data Out)” on page 55 • “Power Consumption” on page 55 •...
Chapter 4: Specifications Upconverted HD-SDI Video Table 4-4. Upconverted HD-SDI Video Output Specifications 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 1485 MHz DC offset 0.0 V ±...
Chapter 4: Specifications Miscellaneous Audio Delay (Data Out) Table 4-5. Audio Delay Specifications Item Specification Number of outputs Connector BNC per IEC 169-8 Impedance 75Ω Return loss >20 dB (typical) to 6 MHz Power Consumption The HUC6800+ and HUC6800+C each have a power consumption of less than 10.5 W.
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Appendix A Communication and Control Troubleshooting Tips Overview Find the following troubleshooting information in this appendix: • “General Troubleshooting Steps” on page 58 • “Software Communication and Control Issues” on page 59 • “Hardware Communication and Control Issues” on page 63 •...
Appendix A: Communication and Control Troubleshooting Tips General Troubleshooting Steps Follow these steps in troubleshooting 6800+ product problems: 1. Review the “Software Communication and Control Issues” on page 59 outlined in this chapter. 2. Search this product manual and other associated documentation for Note answers to your question.
Appendix A: Communication and Control Troubleshooting Tips Software Communication and Control Issues • “+ Pilot Lite Fails to Communicate with Installed Modules” on page 59 • “+ Pilot Lite Does Not Find All Modules in Frame” on page 60 • “+ Pilot Lite or CCS Software Application Not Responding”...
Appendix A: Communication and Control Troubleshooting Tips A legacy 6800 series product is in the frame. + Pilot Lite cannot • communicate with legacy 6800 series products. They will not be discovered or controlled by + Pilot Lite, although they can be installed in the FR6802+ frame and work using card edge controls.
Appendix A: Communication and Control Troubleshooting Tips If a module is plugged into the frame after a discovery, + Pilot Lite does not automatically detect the module. Refresh + Pilot Lite (File > Refresh) to discover the newly installed module. If a Legacy 6800 series product is in the frame, + Pilot Lite will not detect it.
Appendix A: Communication and Control Troubleshooting Tips CCS Software Application or Remote Control Panel Does Not Communicate with Module CCS software applications (such as Pilot, CoPilot, and Navigator) and remote control panels require the purchase and installation of an ICE6800+ module in an FR6802+ frame in order to communicate remotely via Ethernet.
Appendix A: Communication and Control Troubleshooting Tips Hardware Communication and Control Issues • “Frames Fail to Communicate with the PC after a Power Failure” on page 63 • “Module Does Not Seem to Work” on page 63 Frames Fail to Communicate with the PC after a Power Failure Have you exited the software and restarted since the frame recovered from its power failure? To restore communications between the PC and...
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Index Keywords Add Upgrade Files box default parameter settings – alarm query failure delay, audio and video – alarms list discovery failure application not responding drag-and-drop method of upgrading – ARC Preset Select parameter ARC_Ovrscn parameter – aspect ratio conversion (ARC) failure to communicate audio delay specifications –...
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Index precautions, safety product servicing – LED descriptions – propagation delay main features reboot device – manual information viii recalling module default parameter settings installation and removal saved aspect ratio not found removing and installing modules status LEDs returning a product –...
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Index trademarks and copyrights – troubleshooting unpacking and shipping a product upconverted HD-SDI video output specifications – upgrading module software video frame sync and delay synchronizer warranty information WEEE compliance writing conventions viii HUC6800+ Installation and Operation Manual...
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