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Model 8400 Series
Video and Audio
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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 8400 Series Video Processing Synchronizer module along with the 8410, 8415,
and 8510 Audio Processing and 8520 DNR option submodules as part of the Avenue
Signal Integration System.
The module information in this data pack is organized into the following sections:
• 8400 Series Overview
• Applications
• Installation
Configuring Rear BNCs
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• 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
Processing
Data Pack
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Revision 4.1 SW v2.2.6
8400-1

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  • Page 1 Model 8400 Series Video and Audio Processing Data Pack N S E M B L E Revision 4.1 SW v2.2.6 This data pack provides detailed installation, configuration and operation information for the 8400 Series Video Processing Synchronizer module along with the 8410, 8415, and 8510 Audio Processing and 8520 DNR option submodules as part of the Avenue Signal Integration System.
  • Page 2 Model 8400 Series Modules 8400 SERIES OVERVIEW The 8400 Video Processing Frame Synchronizer, along with its optional submodules, is a real "do it all" module, it’s the total solution for digital video and digital audio processing. Uncompromising attention to image quality and fidelity means that it does what you need and keeps your signals pristine.
  • Page 3 Model 8400 Series Modules Modules at software version 2.2.0 or later support SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) monitoring. For each applicable signal processing module, module, signal, and reference status are reported. For complete details on using SNMP monitoring, refer to the Avenue System Overview in the manual that accompanies each frame.
  • Page 4 Model 8400 Series Modules The 8415 Audio Processor submodule shown below provides eight channels of digital audio processing. Digital audio inputs to the 8415 can come from four AES ports and/or disembedded from the 601 SDI input stream. After processing, digital outputs in both AES and embedded form are possible.
  • Page 5 Model 8400 Series Modules The configuration parameters for the embedders in the Audio Out menu are not identical. There is no Replace All function for the B embedder as this function occurs in the upstream embedder A. The 8510 4 Channel Audio Processor submodule shown below does everything the 8410 does, plus it provides analog audio audio I/O.
  • Page 6 Model 8400 Series Modules APPLICATIONS This section provides some typical applications for utilizing the full versatility of the 8400 Video Processor module and the optional submodules, the 8410, 8415, and 8510 Audio Processor and the 8520 DNR. Configuration of these applications is covered in the MODULE CONFIGURATION AND CONTROL section later in this manual.
  • Page 7 Model 8400 Series Modules News / ENG Vehicle News or ENG systems may use a combination of 8400 and 8500 modules. While the 8400 has SDI I/O, the 8500 has SDI, component analog and composite analog I/O. The wide variety of input feeds often encountered can be easily handled with an Avenue system. Robust signal handling ensures proper time base correction for nearly any source from a consumer VHS machine to an unlocked portable camera.
  • Page 8 Model 8400 Series Modules Remote Truck/OB Van Operation A convenient and flexible interconnect to a Remote Truck or OB Van is assured with use of the 8400 and 8500 Video Processing Frame Synchronizers (shown below). An 8500 input may be analog component, composite or SDI, timed to house or asynchronous. The 8400 has SDI I/O and is targeted specifically for exclusively digital applications.

  • Page 9: Installation

    Model 8400 Series Modules INSTALLATION Rear Module BNC Configuration There are two configurable rear BNC connectors that can be set using onboard switches on the rear of the 8400 circuit board for the choices outlined below. AES outputs will depend on the type of submodule installed. Refer to the illustration on the next page. •...
  • Page 10 Model 8400 Series Modules Set toggle switches to configure BNCs on the rear module. S4 and S5 will depend on the type of audio processor submodule installed. S4 (8410/8510 — AES 1/2 or SDI) or (8415 — AES 5/6 or SDI) Match arrows on submodule S5 (8410/8510 —...
  • Page 11 Model 8400 Series Modules 3 RU Backplane With 8410 or 8510 Audio Submodule AES 3/4 Out or SDI Out – Set BNC to output AES 3/4 audio or SDI video with toggle switch S5 on circuit board. AES 1/2 Out or SDI Out – SDI Out 1 and 2 –...
  • Page 12 Model 8400 Series Modules 3 RU Backplane With 8415 Audio Submodule AES 7/8 Out or SDI Out – Set BNC to input or output AES 7/8 audio or SDI video with toggle switch S5 on circuit board. AES 5/6 Out or SDI Out – SDI Out 1 and 2 –...

  • Page 13: Module Configuration And Control

    Model 8400 Series Modules 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 14 Model 8400 Series Modules A Detail Enhancer recovers information that has been lost due to poor frequency response in upstream systems.Selective (toothed) vertical blanking lets you choose to pass or strip content in the vertical interval on a line by line and field by field basis. The 8400 has two SDI outputs.
  • Page 15 Model 8400 Series Modules • Blanking: There are Wide, Narrow or Custom blanking choices. Wide gives blanking through line 20 (NTSC) or line 22 (PAL), while narrow produces blanking through line 9 (NTSC) or Line 6 (PAL) of both fields. In the Custom mode any indi- vidual lines from 9 through 23 may be selectively blanked, with different choices allowed for each field.
  • Page 16 Model 8400 Series Modules 8410, 8415, and 8510 Audio Processor Configuration The 8510 Audio Processor will accept audio from analog or AES input connectors and can disembed audio from the incoming SDI video stream. The 8410 does everything the 8510 does, except that it has no analog audio I/O.
  • Page 17 Model 8400 Series Modules the normal audio functions and is carried to the AES output formatter and driver. When in the Data mode, the AES formatter is driven by the output timing of the 8400, the original SDI input must be synchronous to the reference input or the 8400 must be configured to use the SDI signal as the timing reference.
  • Page 18 Model 8400 Series Modules Audio Operational Examples This section describes the audio configuration of the application examples given at the beginning of this manual. Both the 8410 and 8510 have AES I/O and handle embedded audio. For analog audio, an 8510 is required. Audio Example 1: Let’s assume stereo analog audio is arriving from a satellite receiver (not AES,as shown in the Satellite block diagram).
  • Page 19 Model 8400 Series Modules Audio Example 3: Here stereo audio embedded on an SDI stream is arriving via microwave, but lip sync is off by about 65mS due to video passing through upstream frame stores. We wish to synchronize to house reference and add monaural analog back- ground music to the audio, then re-embed it back into the SDI video stream.
  • Page 20 Model 8400 Series Modules 8520 Digital Noise Reducer Configuration The 8520 DNR is motion and scene adaptive. It removes unwanted noise and artifacts, making it perfect for MPEG compression preprocessing and satellite or ENG feeds. Several forms of noise reduction are employed to ensure the best possible performance. Recursive Temporal Noise filtering includes Simple Recursive, Motion Adaptive and Motion Adaptive with Impulse filter.
  • Page 21 Model 8400 Series Modules 8400 Parameter Table DEFAULT/ DEFAULT CONTROL LOCAL REMOTE FACTORY USER LEVEL VIDEO IN/PROCESSING CONTROLS Switch 4: TBC Ext Ref Reference Source On (ext ref) or Master Ref Ext Ref Admin Off (self ref) Video In Ref Gain 100% 0 –...
  • Page 22 Model 8400 Series Modules 8400 Parameter Table (Continued) DEFAULT/ DEFAULT CONTROL LOCAL REMOTE FACTORY USER LEVEL FILTER CONTROLS Chr Sharp Admin Luma Sharp Admin TIMING CONTROLS Fine Phase 0 ns +/– 40 ns 0 ns Admin Horizontal Timing 0 clocks +/–...
  • Page 23 Model 8400 Series Modules 8400 Parameter Table (Continued) DEFAULT/ DEFAULT CONTROL LOCAL REMOTE FACTORY USER LEVEL BLANKING and TRIM CONTROLS Narrow (PAL Lines 1-6< NTSC Lines 1-9) Mode Narrow Wide Wide Admin (PAL Lines 1-22< NTSC Lines 1-20) Custom Line 10 V Bit Position Line 20 Line 20...
  • Page 24 Model 8400 Series Modules 8400 Parameter Table (Continued) DEFAULT/ DEFAULT CONTROL LOCAL REMOTE FACTORY USER LEVEL Audio 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8 Auto Data Auto Level 1 Mode Auto Group 1 DeMux Group Group 2 Group 1 Group 1 Level 1 Group 3 Group 4 –10 dB...
  • Page 25 Model 8400 Series Modules Front Panel Controls and Indicators Each front edge indicator and switch setting is shown in the diagram below: Ref green LED: Input green LED: On when the selected reference On indicates input video signal source is detected. is present and detected.
  • Page 26 Model 8400 Series Modules Avenue PC Remote Configuration The Avenue PC remote control menus for this module are illustrated and explained below. Refer to the 8400 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 8400 Series Modules The Proc menu shown below allows you to adjust the following video processing parame- ters for the signal. For numerical choices, use the slider control to select a value or enter a value into the number field at right and press the Enter key on your PC. •...
  • Page 28 Model 8400 Series Modules 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 8400 Series Modules The DNR menu allows you to adjust the following noise reducer parameters for the signal when the 8520 DNR submodule is installed: • Mode – set the mode of noise reduction based on the type of noise and the amount of motion in the signal.
  • Page 30 Model 8400 Series Modules Adaptive – this mode requires manual settings of all parameters. Fine detail is preserved and motion is removed. Best used for signals with less motion and results viewed with the Show Noise function and a waveform monitor.
  • Page 31 Model 8400 Series Modules • Luma – set to On to enable the Luma control or Off to disable. The luma channel can be adjusted independently of the chroma channel for noise reduction and motion threshold while in any of the Motion Adaptive Recursive modes. •...
  • Page 32 Model 8400 Series Modules 8410 and 8510 Audio Processor Submodules When an 8410 or 8510 Audio Processor 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 33 Model 8400 Series Modules Use the Aud In menu shown below for the 8410 and 8510 to adjust the following parame- ters: • 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 34 Model 8400 Series Modules 8415 Audio Processor Submodule When an 8415 Audio Processor submodule is installed, use the Aud Mix A and B menus shown to control the audio mixing and shuffling of the module. Each output bus assign- ment will be indicated by a green box. For Channels 1 –4, use the Audio Mix A menu to set the following •...
  • Page 35 Model 8400 Series Modules 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 36 Model 8400 Series Modules 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 37 Model 8400 Series Modules 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 38 Model 8400 Series Modules Use the Aud Delay menu shown below for all versions of Audio submodule 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 39 Model 8400 Series Modules 8415: Use the Aud Out menu shown below to adjust the following audio output parame- ters: • 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 40 Model 8400 Series Modules The Filter menu shown below allows setting of the luminance and chroma sharpness (with DNR option) with the following detail enhancing controls: • Lum Sharp – set to Off to bypass detail enhancing filters. Set to 1/4, 1/2, or Max to set the sharpness of the luminance portion of the signal.
  • Page 41 Model 8400 Series Modules 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. In Custom mode you may select which lines are blanked on a line by line basis in Field 1 and Field 2.
  • Page 42 Model 8400 Series Modules Use the Vid Out menu shown below to adjust the following parameters: • Bypass – set to Normal for no split screen, Bypass to completely bypass any digital processing, or Split or Split DNR to enable a split screen comparison between the original input signal (left) and the processed output (right).
  • Page 43 Model 8400 Series Modules Output and DNR Menu Bypass Mode Table Output Menu DNR Menu Output Conditions Bypass Setting Bypass Setting Normal All processing on. Bypass All DNR processing is off. Normal DNR processing is on. Show noise Show Noise function is full screen with all DNR controls operative.
  • Page 44 Model 8400 Series Modules 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 45 Model 8400 Series Modules Avenue Touch Screen Remote Configuration The Avenue Touch Screen remote control status menu for this module is illustrated and explained below. Refer to the 8400 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 46 Model 8400 Series Modules The Proc menu shown below allows you to adjust the following video processing parame- ters for the signal. For numerical choices, use the slider control to select a value or enter a value into the number field at right and press the Enter key on your PC. •...
  • Page 47 Model 8400 Series Modules 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 48 Model 8400 Series Modules The DNR menu allows you to adjust the following noise reducer parameters for the signal when the 8520 DNR submodule is installed: • Mode – set the mode of noise reduction based on the type of noise and the amount of motion in the signal.
  • Page 49 Model 8400 Series Modules Adaptive – this mode requires manual settings of all parameters. Fine detail is preserved and motion is removed. Best used for signals with less motion and results viewed with the Show Noise function and a waveform monitor. The Adaptive controls are shown in the figure below.
  • Page 50 Model 8400 Series Modules • Luma – set to On to enable the Luma control or Off to disable. The luma channel can be adjusted independently of the chroma channel for noise reduction and motion threshold while in any of the Motion Adaptive Recursive modes. •...
  • Page 51 Model 8400 Series Modules 8410 and 8510 Audio Processor Submodules When an 8410 or 8510 Audio Processor 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 52 Model 8400 Series Modules Use the Aud In menu shown below for the 8410 and 8510 to adjust the following parame- ters: • 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 53 Model 8400 Series Modules 8415 Audio Processor Submodule When an 8415 Audio Processor submodule is installed, use the Aud Mix menus shown on the next page to control the audio mixing and shuffling of the module. 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 54 Model 8400 Series Modules 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 pop-up window and press the Enter key.
  • Page 55 Model 8400 Series Modules 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 56 Model 8400 Series Modules 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 57 Model 8400 Series Modules Use the Aud Delay menu shown below for all versions of Audio submodule 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 58 Model 8400 Series Modules 8410 and 8510: Use the Aud Out menu shown below to adjust the following audio output parameters: • Audio Embed – turn embedding Off for no embedding in the output signal. To embed an audio group, select the position to embed from either Cascade (next available audio group) or Replace (replace all groups).
  • Page 59 Model 8400 Series Modules 8415: Use the Aud Out menu shown below to adjust the following audio output parame- ters: • 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 60 Model 8400 Series Modules The Filter menu shown below allows setting of the luminance and chroma sharpness (with DNR option) with the following detail enhancing controls: • Lum Sharp – set to Off to bypass detail enhancing filters. Set to 1/4, 1/2, or Max to set the sharpness of the luminance portion of the signal.
  • Page 61 Model 8400 Series Modules Use the Timing menu shown below to adjust the following parameters. For numerical choices, use the slider control to select a value or enter a value into the number field at right and press the Enter key on your PC. •...
  • Page 62 Model 8400 Series Modules 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. In Custom mode you may select which lines are blanked on a line by line basis in Field 1 and Field 2.
  • Page 63 Model 8400 Series Modules Use the Vid Out menu shown below to adjust the following parameters: • Bypass – set to Normal for no split screen, Bypass to completely bypass any digital processing, or Split or Split DNR to enable a split screen comparison between the original input signal (left) and the processed output (right).
  • Page 64 Model 8400 Series Modules 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 65 Model 8400 Series Modules 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 66: Troubleshooting

    • 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 67: Warranty And Factory Service

    This module is covered by a five year limited warranty, as stated in the main Preface of this manual. If you require service (under warranty or not), please contact Ensemble Designs and ask for customer service before you return the unit. This will allow the service technician to provide any other suggestions for identify- ing the problem and recommend possible solutions.

  • Page 68: Specifications

    Model 8400 Series Modules SPECIFICATIONS 8400 Video Processor Serial Digital Input Type: ITU-R601, SMPTE 259M-Compliant EDH: Fully Compliant 75 Ω, BNC Impedance: Return Loss: 15 dB Max Cable Length: 300 meters, Belden 1694A Reference Input Number: 1 external 1 internal Master Timing Ref Type: 1V p-p Composite Video PAL or NTSC...
  • Page 69 Model 8400 Series Modules General Power Consumption: 10 watts (with both options installed) Temperature: 0 to 40° C ambient (all specifications met) Relative Humidity: 0 to 95%, noncondensing Size: Standard Avenue Module Occupies one slot in 3 RU or 1 RU Frame (including 8510 and 8520) 8410 Audio Processor AES/EBU Digital Inputs Number:...
  • Page 70 Model 8400 Series Modules 8415 Audio Processor AES/EBU Digital Inputs Number: 4 (Total of eight channels) Type: AES3id Coaxial, 75 Ω BNC Connectorization: Bit Depth: 20 and 24 Bit Sample Rate: 30KHz to 100 kHz (Sample Rate Converted internally to 48 kHz) Reference Level: -18 or -20 dBFS (Selectable) AC-3, Dolby-E:...
  • Page 71 Model 8400 Series Modules 8510 Audio Processor Analog Inputs Number: Configurable as 2 or 4 Type: Balanced > 15k Ω Impedance: Maximum Input Level: 24 dBu CMRR: > 60dB, 20Hz to 10 kHz Quantization: 24 bits, 12x Oversampled Sample Rate: 48 kHz Reference Level: -10 dBu to +4 dBu...
  • Page 72 Model 8400 Series Modules AES/EBU Digital Outputs Number: 2 (Total of four channels) Type: AES3id Coaxial, 75 Ω BNC Connector Type: Bit Depth: 20 or 24 Bit Sample Rate: 48 kHz Synchronous to Video output Reference Level: -18 or -20 dBFS (Selectable) Embedded Output Number: One (SDI Output)

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