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GRASS VALLEY 8990ARC Instruction Manual

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8990ARC
SD ASPECT RATIO CONVERTER MODULE
Instruction Manual
SOFTWARE VERSION 3.0.0
071803601
DECEMBER 2004

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  • Page 1 8990ARC SD ASPECT RATIO CONVERTER MODULE Instruction Manual SOFTWARE VERSION 3.0.0 071803601 DECEMBER 2004...
  • 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

    8990ARC Links and Web Pages........
  • Page 4 ..............8990ARC Instruction Manual...

  • Page 5: Preface

    This manual describes the features of a specific module of the Gecko 8900 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). 8990ARC Instruction Manual...
  • Page 6 Preface 8990ARC Instruction Manual...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    8900 web browser graph- ical user interface (GUI) and the Newton Control Panel. The 8990ARC is compact and fits in the 8900 frame which holds up to 10 modules in 2 RU. It supports 270 Mb serial digital video with outputs ref- erenced from the input signal.

  • Page 8: Installation

    • Placing the module in the selected frame slot, and • Cabling and terminating signal ports. The 8990ARC 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 the ejector tab in to seat the module in place. 8990ARC Instruction Manual...

  • Page 10: Cabling

    Cabling Note At the back of this manual (hard-copy only) are die-cut overlay cards that can be placed over the rear connector BNCs to identify the specific 8990ARC con- nector functions. Loop-through Input Connect an input source to one of the loop-through input connectors, J9 or...
  • Page 11 The GPI control input at BNCs J7 or J8 (not both) on the rear panel is a loop-through input to an A/D converter and a 1.21 K Ω resistor to +5 V. When the module’s GPI function is enabled, the 8990ARC software will recognize a GPI input voltage level to select one of four stored user-defined modes.

  • Page 12: Power Up

    Figure 5. LEDs and Configuration Switches FAULT (red) COMM (yellow) CONF (yellow) PWR (green) Mode 1 (yellow) 525 (green) Mode 2 (yellow) 625 (green) Mode 3 (yellow) Mode 4 (yellow) 16:9 (yellow) 4:3 (yellow) 16-position Rotary switch Momentary paddle switch 8990ARC Instruction Manual...
  • Page 13 Mode 1 is selected Another mode is selected Mode 2 (yellow) Mode 2 is selected Another mode is selected Mode 3 (yellow) Mode 3 is selected Another mode is selected Mode 4 (yellow) Mode 4 is selected 8990ARC Instruction Manual...

  • Page 14: Configuration

    Configuration Configuration The 8990ARC can be configured locally using onboard switches or remotely using the 8900NET GUI interface or the Newton Control Panel. A summary of all functions available with each control type along with the ranges and default values for each parameter is given in Table 8 on page The configuration of the 8990ARC determines:...
  • Page 15 Mode 3, Full Width Top and bottom cropping; Shift Position top, center, or bottom (Tilt) vertically = lost picture Shift horizontally Mode 4, 14:9 Top and bottom cropping; Position left, center, or right (Pan) = lost picture 8990ARC Instruction Manual...
  • Page 16 Position top, center, or bottom (Tilt) Shift horizontally Mode 3, Full Height Horizontal cropping Position left, center, or right (Pan) = lost picture Mode 4, 14:9 Vertical blanking Horizontal cropping Shift Position top, center, or bottom (Tilt) vertically = lost picture 8990ARC Instruction Manual...

  • Page 17: Vertical Resizing

    Valid and enabled Any condition Mode, format Video Index control None or disabled None or disabled Valid and enabled Mode, format GPI control None or disabled None or disabled None or disabled Mode, format User selected processing 8990ARC Instruction Manual...

  • Page 18: Video And Vbi Line Handling

    24/337, 25/338, and 26/339 in 625), these lines can be designated as data lines and will be treated as part of the vertical interval passing the data to the output when the VANC Data control is set to Pass 8990ARC Instruction Manual...
  • Page 19 For the exact line number of the lines that are blanked with the different Data Lines control settings for 525 and 625 line rates, refer to the parameter Active lines blanked before processing by scaling circuit on page 47 in the Specifications section. 8990ARC Instruction Manual...

  • Page 20: Video Index Coding

    11 and 324 for 625, on lines 14 and 277 for 525, to identify the signal line standard and aspect ratio. If this information is present and the 8990ARC Video Index Control function is enabled in one of three Video Index Coding modes and the module output mode matches the input, the module will pass the signal as is.

  • Page 21: Modified Video Index Coding

    Mode 2: Pillarbox 16:9 Mode 1: Bypass Invalid Default to next highest priority control Mode 1: Bypass 16:9 Mode 3: Full Height Invalid Default to next highest priority control 16x9 Mode 2: Pillarbox 16:9 Mode 1: Bypass 8990ARC Instruction Manual...
  • Page 22 Invalid Default to next highest priority control Mode 1: Bypass 16:9 Mode 3: Full Height 16:9 with shoot and protect 4:3 center Invalid Default to next highest priority control 16x9 Mode 2: Pillarbox 16:9 Mode 1: Bypass 8990ARC Instruction Manual...

  • Page 23: Custom Wss/Video Index Coding

    • Full width Bottom • 14:9 Top • 14:9 Center • 14:9 Bottom • 4x3 Output Selections • Bypass • Letterbox Top • Letterbox Center • Letterbox Bottom • Full Height • 14:9 Top • 14:9 Center • 14:9 Bottom 8990ARC Instruction Manual...

  • Page 24: Wide Screen Signaling (Wss)

    One of three WSS control modes can be selected: Standard, Modi- fied, and Custom. If WSS is enabled, the 8990ARC output conversion mode will be controlled according to this input data. If Video Index Control is also enabled, the WSS...

  • Page 25: Modified Wide Screen Signaling

    GPI control of four GPI registers can be enabled or disabled. Each register can be saved and recalled with local or remote controls. Once a register is saved, it can also be recalled with a GPI trigger from an external device. See General Purpose Interface (GPI) Connections on page 8990ARC Instruction Manual...

  • Page 26: Configuration Summary

    Configuration Configuration Summary Table 8 provides a complete summary of the 8990ARC functions and a comparison of the functionality available with each control type along with the ranges and default values for each parameter. Refer to the specific control type for more details on using each control.

  • Page 27: Newton Pan/Tilt Control

    Configuration Table 8. Summary of 8990ARC Configuration Functions Function Range/Choices Web Page/ Rotary Switch Newton Default Type Resolution Function Name Bank/Setting Panel No Change, Bypass, Letterbox Top, Resulting 4x3 Mode Letterbox Center, Settings/ (4x3 Output format No Change Letterbox Bottom,...
  • Page 28 Configuration 3. Drag the 8990ARC in the IP View on the left of the screen to the Module Name box (Figure 8). The current selection on the web page, should show up on the list. Figure 8. Newton Control Panel Configurator – Pan and Tilt Controls 4.

  • Page 29: Onboard Configuration Switches And Leds

    Configuration Onboard Configuration Switches and LEDs The 8990ARC module can be configured using the on-board rotary and paddle switches shown in Figure 9. The CONF LED is a configuration status indicator. These three components perform the following: • Function (rotary) switch — Addresses one of 16 possible positions (0 through 9 and A through F) to access a desired function for configura-...

  • Page 30: Local On-Board Module Configuration

    Configuration Local On-board Module Configuration The local on-board 8990ARC parameter settings are listed in Table 9. Refer also to Table 8 on page 26 for an overview of each of the parameters and their default values. The status of some controls can be determined by the...

  • Page 31: Remote Configuration And Monitoring

    The 8900NET module in the frame must be running software version 3.2.0 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 32: Web Browser Interface

    Figure 11 on page 33. The 8900 modules can be addressed by clicking either on a specific module icon in the frame status display or on a module name or slot number in the link list on the left. 8990ARC Instruction Manual...
  • Page 33 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 8990ARC Instruction Manual...

  • Page 34: 8990Arc Links And Web Pages

    Configuration 8990ARC Links and Web Pages The 8900 GUI provides the following links and web pages for the 8990ARC module (Figure 12): • Status – reports input and frame bus status and module information (page 35), • Settings – provides controls for aspect ratio, conversion mode, tilt and...
  • Page 35 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 page. Figure 13. 8990ARC Status Web Page 8990ARC Instruction Manual...
  • Page 36 The information will always be displayed even when WSS and Video Index Coding are disabled. This read-only information is based on current industry standard formats and is provided as a status guide for the user. 8990ARC Instruction Manual...
  • Page 37 Configuration Figure 14. Settings Web Page for 4:3 Output Format 8990ARC Instruction Manual...
  • Page 38 Figure 15. WSS/Vid Input LSB and Mode Web Page Controls – 16x9 Output Figure 16. WSS/Vid Input LSB and Mode Web Page Controls – 4x3 Output 8990ARC Instruction Manual...
  • Page 39 Configuration Save/Recall Settings Web Page The 8990ARC provides five storage registers to save module configuration settings for access through standard local and remote control or four of the registers can be controlled through the GPI interface on the Save/Recall Settings web page (Figure 17).
  • Page 40 Configuration Slot Config Web Page Use the Slot Config web page (Figure 18 on page 41) to perform the fol- lowing functions on the 8990ARC module: • Locate Module – selecting the Flash radio button flashes the yellow COMM LED on the front of the module so it can be located in the frame.
  • Page 41 Configuration Figure 18. 8990ARC Slot Config Web Page 8990ARC Instruction Manual...
  • Page 42 19), software updates via the web or using the NetConfig networking application are currently not supported. For instructions on updating to the latest software, refer first to the 8990ARC Release Notes that accompany the software update for complete details. this...

  • Page 43: Status Monitoring

    • Power Supply 1 and 2 health, • Fan rotation status, • Frame over-temperature condition, • Frame Bus fault (8900NET only), and • Module health bus. 8990ARC Instruction Manual...

  • Page 44: Frame Alarm

    • White = Not present. Status reporting for the frame is enabled or disabled with the configuration DIP switches on the 8900NET module. Most module status reporting items can be enabled or disabled on individual configuration web pages. 8990ARC Instruction Manual...

  • Page 45: 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 page for the Frame, the...

  • Page 46: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications Table 10. 8990ARC Specifications Parameter Value SDI Input Signal type SMPTE 259M-C or EBU tech 3267, 8- or 10-bit serial digital component video Number of inputs 1 loop-through Connector type 75 Ω BNC Return loss > 15 dB, 5 to 270 MHz Max input cable length 300 m (1000 ft.) of Belden 8281 or equivalent...
  • Page 47 Specifications Table 10. 8990ARC Specifications Parameter Value Active lines blanked before process- ing by scaling circuit Data Lines control setting (Number of blanked lines) None No active or half-lines blanked Line 21 blanked (top) Line 284 blanked (top) Line 263 blanked (bottom)
  • Page 48 Specifications Table 10. 8990ARC Specifications Parameter Value Data lines setting (Number of blanked lines) None No active or half-lines blanked Line 24 blanked (top) Line 337 blanked (top) Line 310 blanked (bottom) Line 623 blanked (bottom) Line 24 blanked (top)

  • Page 49: Service

    Service Service The 8990ARC Digital to Analog Converter modules make extensive use of surface-mount technology and programmed parts to achieve compact size and adherence to demanding technical specifications. Circuit modules should not be serviced in the field unless otherwise directed by Customer Service.

  • Page 50: Functional Description

    Functional Description Functional Description Refer to the block diagram in Figure 21 while reading the following func- tional description. Figure 21. 8990ARC Block Diagram ANC Bypass 270 Mb 270 Mb input Output input h- - lock Processor I/F and Control FPGA...
  • Page 51 525/625 line and 4x3 or 16x9 format. If the input to the 8990ARC contains this section of coding and the Video Index Control function is enabled, the mode will automatically change to 1 (no processing) if the input format and selected output format are the same.
  • Page 52 Functional Description 8990ARC Instruction Manual...
  • Page 53 CONF (configuring) LED frame 12, 13, configuration frame capacity local on-board Frame Status web page overview frequently asked questions Remote, GUI Function rotary switch summary table functional description connectors fuse input/output control panel summary table controller module 8990ARC Instruction Manual...
  • Page 54 (resizing) summary table control summary graphical user interface (GUI) local control Grass Valley web site remote control summary table outputs cabling impedance connectors indicators specification input termination...
  • Page 55 VANC (vertical ancillary) data local control overview remote control summary table Video Index Coding Custom local control Modified overview remote control Standard summary table voltage (supply) voltage tespoints web browser 8990ARC Instruction Manual...
  • Page 56 Index 8990ARC Instruction Manual...

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