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GRASS VALLEY 8960ENC Instruction Manual

4:2:2 to ntsc/pal encoder
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8960ENC
4:2:2 TO NTSC/PAL ENCODER
Instruction Manual
SOFTWARE VERSION 8.0.2
071064204
JULY 2005

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  • Page 1 8960ENC 4:2:2 TO NTSC/PAL ENCODER Instruction Manual SOFTWARE VERSION 8.0.2 071064204 JULY 2005...
  • Page 2 Germany, Europe +49 6150 104 782 +49 6150 104 223 Copyright © Thomson Broadcast and Media Solutions All rights reserved. Grass Valley Web Site www.thomsongrassvalley.com web site offers the following: — Current versions of product catalogs, brochures, Online User Documentation data sheets, ordering guides, planning guides, manuals, and release notes in .pdf format can be downloaded.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    8960ENC Links and Web Pages........
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  • Page 5: Preface

    Signal Processing System. As part of this module family, it is subject to Safety and Regulatory Compliance described in the Gecko 8900 Series frame and power supply documentation (see the Gecko 8900 Frames Instruc- tion Manual ). 8960ENC Instruction Manual...
  • Page 6 Preface 8960ENC Instruction Manual...

  • Page 7: 8960Enc 4:2:2 To Ntsc/Pal Encoder

    8960ENC 4:2:2 to NTSC/PAL Encoder Introduction The 8960ENC module is an encoder solution for converting 4:2:2 compo- nent serial digital video input into multi-standard composite analog video signals by using 10-bit processing throughout the conversion process. The 8960ENC features: • 10-bit signal processing, •...

  • Page 8: Installation

    If you are installing the optional Frame Sync Submodule on the 8900ENC, see Frame Sync Submodule (8900FSS) on page The 8960ENC module can be plugged in and removed from an 8900 Series frame with power on. When power is applied to the module, LED indica- tors reflect the initialization process (see...
  • Page 9 1. Insert the module, connector end first, with the component side of the module facing to the right and the ejector tab to the top. 2. Verify that the module connector seats properly against the backplane. 3. Press in the ejector tab to seat the module. 8960ENC Instruction Manual...

  • Page 10: Frame Sync Submodule (8900Fss)

    Insert and tighten the center screw to secure the submodule and assure that the connectors are in proper alignment. Termination When used on the 8960ENC host module, the Frame Sync Submodule ref- erence signal input termination should be set to high impedance (see Figure Figure 3.

  • Page 11: Cabling

    Connect an input source to one of the loop-through input connectors, J9 or J10 (see Figure 4). The 8960ENC input will accept serial digital video con- forming to SMPTE 259M 10-bit, 4:2:2 component digital standard. Termi- nate the unused connector into 75 Ω if the signal is not looped to other equipment.

  • Page 12: Power Up

    525 – Green LED on indicates 525-line input is present Auto/Manual MODE – Yellow LED on indicates automatic input detection mode 625 – Green LED on indicates 625-line input is present 16-position Rotary switch Module Configuration Switches and LED 2nd Function (yellow) Momentary toggle switch 8960ENC Instruction Manual...
  • Page 13 Reference not present Correct output signal with free run timing Manual 625-line Video present Invalid reference input Corrupted output signal Invalid Video present Valid reference present Corrupted output signal Invalid Video present Invalid reference input Corrupted output signal 8960ENC Instruction Manual...
  • Page 14 No output signal Invalid Video input Not needed Corrupted output signal Video present Not needed Correct output signal Manual 625-line No video signal present Not needed No output signal Invalid Video input Not needed Corrupted output signal 8960ENC Instruction Manual...

  • Page 15: Configuration

    Configuration Configuration The 8960ENC can be configured locally using onboard switches or remotely using the 8900NET network interface GUI or a networked control panel. Refer to the following sections for configuration instructions: • Configuration Summary (page • Local Onboard Module Configuration (page •...

  • Page 16: Configuration Summary Table

    Configuration Configuration Summary Table Table 4 provides a complete summary of the 8960ENC functions and a comparison of the functionality available with each control type along with the ranges and default values for each parameter. Table 4. Summary of Configuration Functions...
  • Page 17 Recall factory defaults See Defaults column 1:F (down) Factory Defaults button The numeric displays are approximate values only. Calculation of displayed values are subject to decimal place truncation. Variation from the absolute value increases at higher adjustment levels. 8960ENC Instruction Manual...

  • Page 18: Local Onboard Module Configuration

    Configuration Local Onboard Module Configuration The 8960ENC module can be configured locally using the rotary and toggle switches shown in Figure 6. Two LEDs (CONF and 2nd) indicate status of the configuration process. These four components perform the following: • Function (rotary) switch addresses a desired function for configuration and provides two sets (banks) of 16 functions (0 through 9, A through F), although not all positions are used.

  • Page 19: Onboard Module Configuration

    Bank 2, Position F Bank 2, position F controls setup VI lines only both fields. ON/OFF When is selected setup is on AP lines, no setup on VI lines, no Factory Default setup on line 21, setup on line 22. 8960ENC Instruction Manual...
  • Page 20 Adds or removes setup for line 21 in both fields Adds or removes setup for line 22 in both fields Factory Default – Resets all user adjustable parameters to opti- Recall mized setting for a calibrated SDI input signal. 8960ENC Instruction Manual...
  • Page 21 Disable test pattern selected in 2:C. Inactive Position Adds or removes setup for vertical interval in both fields Inactive if User Adjustments (switch position 5) is set to Calibrated Inactive if Frame Sync Submodule is not present 8960ENC Instruction Manual...

  • Page 22: Remote Configuration And Monitoring

    The 8900NET module in the frame must be running software version 3.2.2 or higher for proper remote and control panel operation. Upgrade software and instructions for the 8900NET can be downloaded from the Grass Valley web site. Newton Control Panel Configuration A Newton Control Panel (hard or soft version) can be interfaced to the Gecko 8900 Series frame over the local network.

  • Page 23: Web Browser Interface

    Figure 8 on page 24. The 8900 modules can be addressed by clicking either on a specific module icon in the frame status web page or on a module name or slot number in the link list on the left. 8960ENC Instruction Manual...
  • Page 24 Content display section displays the information page for the selected frame or module (frame slot icons are also active links). Refresh button for manual update of page 8960ENC Instruction Manual...

  • Page 25: 8960Enc Links And Web Pages

    37), and • Software Update – provides information on updating software (page 39). Figure 9. 8960ENC Web Page Links On all web pages, click on to activate settings in each selection then Apply refresh the web page at the top of the page with the...
  • Page 26 Information about the module, such as part number, serial number, hard- ware revision and software and firmware versions are given in a read-only section at the bottom of the display. Figure 10. 8960ENC Status Web Page 8960ENC Instruction Manual...
  • Page 27 525-line or 625-line input signal. The line standard value will be reported as a read-only value in the menu when is selected (see Figure 11). Auto Figure 11. Standard Selection Web Page 8960ENC Instruction Manual...
  • Page 28 No Setup added to any line. Factory default provides setup on AP lines, no setup on VI lines, no setup on line 21, and setup on line 22. • Select subcarrier format. NTSC PAL-M 8960ENC Instruction Manual...
  • Page 29 10x (5% per click). Note Numeric displays are for approximate values only. Calculation of displayed values are subject to decimal place truncation. Variation from the absolute value increases at higher adjustment levels. Figure 13. Slider Output Level Adjustments 8960ENC Instruction Manual...
  • Page 30 Note Numeric displays are for approximate values only. Calculation of displayed values are subject to decimal place truncation. Variation from the absolute value increases at higher adjustment levels. 8960ENC Instruction Manual...
  • Page 31 Configuration Figure 15. Levels Web Page – User Mode Figure 16. Levels Web Page – Slider Controls 8960ENC Instruction Manual...
  • Page 32 . This will determine the freeze Last Field Black output signal when a freeze is activated in either mode. Auto Manual • To perform a manual freeze, click the button at the lower left of Freeze the web page. 8960ENC Instruction Manual...
  • Page 33 Configuration Figure 17. Timing Web Page 8960ENC Instruction Manual...
  • Page 34 Configuration Figure 18. Timing Web Page – Slider Controls 8960ENC Instruction Manual...
  • Page 35 If is selected, the picture content is removed from the ver- Delete tical interval. is enabled, choose as the test output signal. Test Mode Colorbar Linearity Figure 19. Video Processing Web Page 8960ENC Instruction Manual...
  • Page 36 Recall Factory Defaults Web Page Factory default settings can be recalled by selecting the Factory Defaults button shown in Figure 20 on the Recall Factory Defaults web page. Figure 20. Factory Default Recall Web Page this link 8960ENC Instruction Manual...
  • Page 37 The enabled SNMP traps will be reported to any SNMP manager that is identified as an SNMP Report Destination in 8900NET configuration. Trap severity is read-only hard-coded information that is interpreted and responded to by the SNMP Manager software configuration. 8960ENC Instruction Manual...
  • Page 38 Configuration Figure 21. 8960ENC Slot Config Web Page 8960ENC Instruction Manual...
  • Page 39 22) is not currently used to download module software updates via the web. For instructions on updating to the latest software, refer first to the 8960ENC Release Notes that accompany the software update for complete details. Currently, the only recommended method of software updating is done...

  • Page 40: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications Table 6. 8960ENC Specifications Parameter Value Input Number of inputs Input signal formats Serial digital video conforming to SMPTE 259M 10-bit, 4:2:2 compo- nent digital signal Common Mode Rejection 2 V peak to peak to 60 Hz Impedance 75 Ω, loop-through...
  • Page 41 Specifications Table 6. 8960ENC Specifications - (continued) Parameter Value Serial Digital Outputs Number of outputs Signal type Serial digital video conforming to SMPTE259M 10bit 4:2:2component digital signal Signal Level 800 mV +/-10% Connector type 75 Ω BNC on 8900 frame Output Return Loss >...

  • Page 42: Functional Description

    Functional Description Functional Description Refer to the block diagram in Figure 23 while reading the following func- tional description. Figure 23. 8960ENC Block Diagram On-board +12V Switching Mode Available with Frame Power Supply Module Slot ID Communication Upgrade module Fault Reporting...

  • Page 43: Cross-Color Remover

    ±10 video lines for color-frame locking. If during module configuration Lock Source is set to Video, color-frame lock is free-running. If the output signal is PAL-M encoded, the board locks to NTSC reference signal. 8960ENC Instruction Manual...

  • Page 44: Microcontroller

    The input +12 V is stepped down to +5 V and -5 V using an on-board switched mode drop (buck) regulator. The regulator does not start up until the main supply voltage reaches approximately 80% of its nominal value. 8960ENC Instruction Manual...

  • Page 45: Service

    LED indications. If the module is still not operating correctly, replace it with a known good spare and return the faulty module to a designated Grass Valley repair depot. Call your Grass Valley representative for depot location. Refer to the...

  • Page 46: Status Monitoring

    • Power Supply 1 and 2 health, • Fan rotation status, • Frame over-temperature condition, • Frame Bus fault (8900NET only), and • Module health bus. 8960ENC Instruction Manual...

  • Page 47: Frame Alarm

    • White = Not present. Status reporting for the frame is enabled or disabled with the configuration DIP switches on the 8900NET module. Some module status reporting items can also be enabled or disabled on individual configuration web pages. 8960ENC Instruction Manual...

  • Page 48: Snmp Reporting

    When SNMP Agent software is installed on the 8900NET module, enabled status reports are sent to an SNMP Manager such as the Grass Valley’s NetCentral application. There are both hardware and software report enable switches for each report. Both must be enabled for the report to be sent. Software report switches are set on the 8900NET Configuration web page for the Frame, the...
  • Page 49 FAQ database fault calibrated levels FAULT LED chroma level troubleshooting local control fine delay remote control 8960ENC Instruction Manual...
  • Page 50 (GUI) Grass Valley web site manual freeze manual standard selection local control horizontal delay remote control local control summary table remote control...
  • Page 51 Software Update web page summary table software updating video processing standard recognition voltage specification local control remote control summary table Standard Selection web page web browser status monitoring overview Status web page web site 8960ENC Instruction Manual...
  • Page 52 Index documentation FAQ database Grass Valley software download 8960ENC Instruction Manual...

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