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GRASS VALLEY 8964FS Instruction Manual

4-channel video frame synchronizer
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8964FS
4-CHANNEL VIDEO FRAME SYNCHRONIZER
Instruction Manual
SOFTWARE VERSION 1.0.1
071830100
NOVEMBER 2004

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  • Page 1 8964FS 4-CHANNEL VIDEO FRAME SYNCHRONIZER Instruction Manual SOFTWARE VERSION 1.0.1 071830100 NOVEMBER 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

    Onboard Jumpers..........8964FS Module Onboard Configuration Settings ..... . .
  • Page 4 ..............8964FS 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). 8964FS Instruction Manual...
  • Page 6 Preface 8964FS Instruction Manual...

  • Page 7: 8964Fs 4-Channel Video Frame Synchronizer

    • Analog color black NTSC/PAL reference inputs • An OSD (On Screen Display) can be keyed in and out of video output • Up to 10 8964FS modules in a 2 RU Gecko™ 8900 video frame pro- viding up to 40 frame synchronizers in one frame •...

  • Page 8: Installation

    3.2.2 or higher for proper remote operation of the 8964FS module. Frame Capacity The 8964FS module can be installed in all Gecko 8900 video frames but with varying maximum quantities determined by frame cooling capacity. Table 1 provides the power capacity, cooling capacity, and maximum module count for each frame type.
  • 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. 8964FS Instruction Manual...

  • Page 10: Cabling

    Note At the back of this manual are overlay cards that can be placed over the rear connector BNCs to identify the specific 8964FS connector functions. Inputs Four serial digital video inputs are provided at BNCs J1, J3, J5, and J7. The inputs are non-looping and internally terminated.

  • Page 11: Power Up

    Module Configuration CH 1 – CH4 Green LEDs on indicates Active Channel signal present on CH1, 2, 3 and 4. Control Indictors CM1 – Yellow LED CM0 – Yellow LED FUNCTION 2ND LED Module Configuration Switches and LEDs. 8964FS Instruction Manual...
  • Page 12 Input signal line rate does not match reference. Rotary switch is addressing Bank 1 configuration functions. (yellow) On continuously Rotary switch is addressing Bank 2 configuration functions. Paddle switch controls current Bank parameter mode. (yellow) On continuously Paddle switch controls channel selection. 8964FS Instruction Manual...

  • Page 13: Configuration

    Configuration Summary This section provides a summary of all parameters that can be configured on the 8964FS module. Use this section in conjunction with the specific con- figuration method instructions for each configuration type. Table 5 on...

  • Page 14: Vertical Blanking Interval Controls

    In frame mode, the resolution is higher since both fields are present, but the presentation of the two fields can cause motion artifacts. Vertical Blanking Interval Controls The 8964FS provides line-by-line vertical blanking interval (VBI) pro- cessing. Line Categories The line categories used in the configuration of the video signal for the 8964FS are defined as follows:...

  • Page 15: Video Processing Adjustments

    Reference Input Sync The module is locked to the reference input sync. The following reference input sync considerations should be noted: • Jitter performance of the module is influenced by the time base jitter of the reference input sync. 8964FS Instruction Manual...

  • Page 16: Configuration Summary Table

    • Reference input sync timing determines the output timing. If a sync changeover is used for the sync reference, the timing of both sync sources must match. This ensures that the timing from the 8964FS remains consistent if the reference input sync switches.

  • Page 17: Local Onboard Module Configuration

    Configuration Local Onboard Module Configuration The 8964FS module can be configured locally using the rotary and paddle switches. Several LEDs interact with the switches to indicate status of the configuration process. Configuration Switches and Controls Each of the four channels is adjusted separately. Selection of each channel is done with the paddle switch while in Channel Select Mode as explained below.
  • Page 18 CM1 and CM0 active channel LED indica- tors. Table 6. CM1 and CM0 LED Table CM1 LED State CM0 LED State Channel Control Channel 1 is active Channel 2 is active Channel 3 is active Channel 4 is active 8964FS Instruction Manual...

  • Page 19: Onboard Jumpers

    Place jumper in Local position to lock out remote access. LOCAL (1–2) LCL&REM (2–3) CM1 LED CM0 LED On Screen Display Control OSD DIS (1–2) Function rotary switch 2ND Function LED Paddle switch OSD EN (2-3) Pushbutton switch CSM LED 8964FS Instruction Manual...

  • Page 20: 8964Fs Module Onboard Configuration Settings

    Configuration 8964FS Module Onboard Configuration Settings Onboard configuration is done on a channel-by-channel basis, there is no gang mode (apply settings to all channels). You may use an on-screen display on the output of each channel to view the parameters being adjusted.
  • Page 21 2:B Horizontal Timing Increase Decrease Adjust vertical timing 2:C Vertical Timing AutoBlue Field 1 Select Freeze mode 2:D Frz Mode Field 2 Frame Select Freeze mode 2:E Frz Mode AutoFrz AutoBlue Select Freeze mode: AutoFreeze 2:F Frz Mode: AutoFrz 8964FS 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 display or on a module name or slot number in the link list on the left. 8964FS 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 refresh of page 8964FS Instruction Manual...
  • Page 25 • Slot Config – provides a Locate Module function and Slot Memory (page 42), and • Software Update – allows updating of software from a CD-ROM or the web site (page 44). Figure 9. 8964FS Web Page Links 8964FS Instruction Manual...

  • Page 26: Status Web Page

    3.2.2 and later. Clicking on the model number in the center box will take you to the Func- tional View page illustrating a block diagram overview of the module with links to each of the configuration pages. 8964FS Instruction Manual...
  • Page 27 Configuration Figure 10. 8964FS Status Web Page 8964FS Instruction Manual...

  • Page 28: I/O Config Web Page

    SNMP monitoring application such as NetCentral is installed. Refer to Status Monitoring on page 48 for an explanation of the color coding and using an SNMP monitoring application. Figure 11. 8964FS I/O Config Web Page 8964FS Instruction Manual...

  • Page 29: Functional View Web Page

    Under- lined module functions are links to the web page for that function. Use the Functional View to configure the 8964FS module in the order of the signal flow. Refer to each of the module configuration web pages given in the next section.

  • Page 30: Module Configuration

    Back Functional View Next use the links on the left of the web page. Click on the button at the top of the display to update the entire dis- Refresh play. 8964FS Instruction Manual...
  • Page 31 Clear Errors begin a new error counting sequence or the button to clear all Clear All Errors channel counters. Errors are also reset when the module is removed and re-installed. 8964FS Instruction Manual...
  • Page 32 Configuration Figure 13. 8964FS SDI In Web Page 8964FS Instruction Manual...
  • Page 33 – auto freeze to blue screen will occur upon loss of signal. AutoBlue • , or – selecting one of these buttons performs an Field 1 Field 2 Frame immediate manual freeze on the selected channel output. Figure 14. 8964FS-FS Timing With Frame Sync and Freeze Controls 8964FS Instruction Manual...
  • Page 34 Pass All on all line pairs. • Data Line Pairs – check one of the Reserved for Data selections to reserve the line pair for carrying data. Line pairs reserved for data will be graphically displayed. 8964FS Instruction Manual...
  • Page 35 Configuration Figure 15. 8964FS VBI Web Page in 525 Line Rate Refer to Figure 16 for the web page display in 625 line rate. Figure 16. 8964FS VBI Web Page for 625 Line Rate 8964FS Instruction Manual...
  • Page 36 Test Signal Generator control. Color Bars this Select the button for normal operation. Disable link • horizontal ancillary data (HANC). Pass Blank • Turn EDH Insertion Figure 17. 8964FS Video Proc Web Page 8964FS Instruction Manual...

  • Page 37: E-Mem Page

    Recall tions window. This will place the configuration for all four channels learned into that E-MEM into the 8964FS. This change will occur immedi- ately upon recall. The name of the last recalled E-MEM will appear in the top header of each web page for the module.
  • Page 38 3. Learn the E-MEM to memory by selecting the corresponding Learn button. All channel configurations are learned at once and stored in the same register. This register is now learned and ready for recall. Figure 19. E-MEM Web Page (Advanced View) 8964FS Instruction Manual...
  • Page 39 Local Operations window will not change on the web page to match the Save As name. Best practice is to leave the Save As file name the same as the E-MEM name. Figure 20. E-MEM Save to Operation 8964FS Instruction Manual...
  • Page 40 21). Figure 21. Load E-MEM Web Page 3. Select the Browse button to bring up the Choose File window (Figure and browse to the location of the file you wish to load. Figure 22. Choose File Window 8964FS Instruction Manual...

  • Page 41: Osd Control Web Page

    It is recommended to set the jumper to disable the OSD and prevent it from being put on-air inadvertently after module configuration. this link Figure 23. 8964FS OSD Control Web Page 8964FS Instruction Manual...

  • Page 42: Slot Config Page

    Configuration Slot Config Page Use the Slot Config web page (Figure 24 on page 43) to perform the fol- lowing functions on the 8964FS module: • – selecting from the Locate Module pulldown flashes Locate Module Flash the yellow COMM and CONF LEDs on the front of the module so it can be located in the frame.
  • Page 43 Configuration Figure 24. 8964FS Slot Config Web Page 8964FS Instruction Manual...

  • Page 44: Software Update Web Page

    (Figure 25) allows updating of software from remote locations such as a CD-ROM or the Grass Valley web site. For instructions on updating to the latest software, refer first to the 8964FS Release Notes that accompany the software update for compete details.

  • Page 45: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications Table 8. 8964FS Specifications Parameter Value SDI Inputs Number of inputs 4, one for each channel Signal type Serial digital conforming to SMPTE 259M, 10-bit 270 Mb/s serial component Connector type 75 Ω terminating BNC on rear of frame Signal level 800 mV ±...
  • Page 46 Specifications Table 8. 8964FS Specifications Parameter Value Environmental Frame temperature range 0 to 45 degrees C Operating humidity range 0 to 90% non-condensing Mechanical Frame type Gecko 8900 Video Power Requirements Supply voltage +12V Power consumption < 8.5 W (2 A fast blow fuse)

  • Page 47: 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 48: Status Monitoring

    • Power Supply 1 and 2 health • Fan rotation status • Frame over-temperature condition • Frame Bus fault (8900NET only) • Module health bus 8964FS Instruction Manual...

  • Page 49: 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. 8964FS Instruction Manual...
  • Page 50 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 51 EDH insertion backplane local control overview remote control summary table cabling E-MEM inputs Advanced view outputs description reference input load from file CH1-4 LEDs local controls 8964FS Instruction Manual...
  • Page 52 Functional View web page fuse manual freeze local control overview Gecko frame remote control graphical user interface (GUI) summary table Grass Valley web site module controller installation power supply HANC (horizontal ancillary data) slots local control module health status overview...
  • Page 53 SDI IN In web page remote controls Slot Config web page summary slot identification voltage slot memory voltage tespoints SNMP reporting enabling overview web site software download from web documentation Software Update web page FAQ database 8964FS Instruction Manual...
  • Page 54 Index Grass Valley software download 8964FS Instruction Manual...

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