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KAM-ENC-4DAC-DMX
KAMELEON SERIES MODULES
Instruction Manual
SOFTWARE VERSION 1.0.4
071834400
DECEMBER 2004

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  • Page 1 KAM-ENC-4DAC-DMX KAMELEON SERIES MODULES Instruction Manual SOFTWARE VERSION 1.0.4 071834400 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

    About This Manual ........... . . KAM-ENC-4DAC-DMX Kameleon Series Module Introduction .
  • Page 4 Contents Freeze Mode Selection ..........Video Processing Web Page .

  • Page 5: Preface

    Preface About This Manual This manual describes the features of the Kameleon multi-function modules that are part of the Kameleon Media Processing System. As part of this module family, it is subject to Safety and Regulatory Compliance described in the Kameleon/2000 Series frame and power supply documen- tation (see the Kameleon 2000 Series Frames Instruction Manual).
  • Page 6 Preface KAM-ENC-4DAC-DMX Instruction Manual...

  • Page 7: Kam-Enc-4Dac-Dmx Kameleon Series Module

    Kameleon Series Module Introduction This manual provides installation, operation and configuration informa- tion for the KAM-ENC-4DAC-DMX Kameleon Series module. The Kameleon KAM-ENC-4DAC-DMX multifunction module provides broadcast quality conversion of SD video with embedded AES digital audio streams to NTSC/PAL analog composite video and four analog audio channels.

  • Page 8: Installation

    Installation Installation To install the Kameleon modules, perform the following steps: 1. Place the KAM-MIX-R passive rear module in a rear frame slot and tighten the screws on each side of the rear module. 2. Install the audio submodule on KAM-ENC-4DAC-DMX module (if required) and place the front module in the corresponding front slot.

  • Page 9: Module Placement In The 2000T3Ng Kameleon Frame

    Module Placement in the 2000T3NG Kameleon Frame There are twelve slot locations in both the front and rear of a 3 RU frame to accommodate 2000 and Kameleon Series media modules (audio/video signal handling modules). The Kameleon media modules consist of a...

  • Page 10: Installing The Front And Rear Modules

    Installation Installing the Front and Rear Modules To install a KAM-ENC-4DAC-DMX module set in the 2000 Series frame: 1. Locate a vacant slot in the rear of the 3 RU frame (Figure Figure 2. 2000T3NG Kameleon Frame, Rear View Mid-frame Front-rear module Open frame area motherboard...
  • Page 11 Installation 3. Verify that the module connector seats properly against the midplane. 4. Using a crossblade screwdriver, tighten the two screw locks to secure the module in the frame. 5. Locate the corresponding front media slot (1 -12) in the frame. The 3 RU frame front view is illustrated in Figure Figure 4.

  • Page 12: Cabling

    Installation Cabling All cabling to the module is done on the KAM-MIX-R passive rear module shown in Figure SDI Video In Connect the SDI video to be encoded to connector J11, labeled Analog Audio Outputs Four balanced analog audio outputs are available at connectors J7, J8, J9, and J10 (AN AUD1-4).

  • Page 13: Power Up

    Power Up Power Up The front LED indicators are illustrated in Figure Figure 7. Front and Rear Module Indicator LEDs FAULT – Red diagnostic LED is off during normal operation COMM – Yellow LED on during remote control communication CONF – Yellow LED on when module is initializing or processing control data PWR –...

  • Page 14: Operation Indicator Leds

    Power Up Operation Indicator LEDs Table 2 provides a complete list of possible operating conditions and the resulting indicator status. A red FAULT LED indicates an error situation. Table 2 describes signal output and LED indications for the various input/reference combinations and user settings.

  • Page 15: Configuration And Adjustments

    Configuration and Adjustments Configuration and Adjustments KAM-ENC-4DAC-DMX configuration and monitoring can be performed using a web browser GUI interface or a networked Newton Control Panel. This section provides an overview of each of these controls along with the configuration parameters available with each type of control device. Configuration Summary The configuration parameters and monitoring functions available with the web browser interface and the Newton Control Panel are summarized in...
  • Page 16 Configuration and Adjustments Table 3. Summary of KAM-ENC-4DAC-DMX Configuration Controls Range/Choices Web Page/ Newton Function Default Resolution Function Name Panel Disable, Enable, Video Proc/ Enable video processing Enable or Color Bars Video Processing radio buttons Video Proc/ Video gain lock (Video Proc) On or Off Video Gain Lock radio buttons 50 to 149.6%...
  • Page 17 Configuration and Adjustments Table 3. Summary of KAM-ENC-4DAC-DMX Configuration Controls Range/Choices Web Page/ Newton Function Default Resolution Function Name Panel 0 to 4095.5 pixels Composite Out/ Adjust Coarse Video Delay (composite out) (0.5 pixel steps) Delay Coarse (pixels) 0 to 100% Composite Out/ Adjust Fine Video Delay (composite out) (1% steps)
  • Page 18 Configuration and Adjustments Table 3. Summary of KAM-ENC-4DAC-DMX Configuration Controls Range/Choices Web Page/ Newton Function Default Resolution Function Name Panel Pass Invert, Ch1AProc Audio Proc/ Select audio processing option for Pair 1 A – B, Ch1BProc Pass Pair 1 and Pair 2 Ch A’ and Ch B’ Ch A’...

  • Page 19: Newton Control Panel Configuration

    Configuration and Adjustments Newton Control Panel Configuration A Newton Control Panel (hard or soft version) can be interfaced to the Kameleon 2000 Series frame over the local network. Control panel access offers the following considerations for module configuration and moni- toring: •...

  • Page 20: Web Browser Interface

    Configuration and Adjustments Web Browser Interface The web browser interface provides a graphical representation of module configuration and monitoring. Use of the web interface offers the following considerations: • Provides complete access to all module status and configuration func- tions, including naming of inputs and outputs, factory parameter and name default recalls, E-MEM functions, slot configuration, and SNMP monitoring controls.
  • Page 21 Configuration and Adjustments Figure 9. 2000NET GUI The Links section lists the frame and its current modules. The selected link's Status page is first displayed and the sub-list of links for the selection is opened. The sub-list allows you to select a particular information page for the selected device. Content display section displays the information page for the selected frame or module (frame slot icons are also active links).

  • Page 22: Web Page Operations And Functional Elements

    Configuration and Adjustments Web Page Operations and Functional Elements The following conventions and functional elements (shown at left) are used in Kameleon web page operations. (The examples shown throughout this manual represent 2000NET software version 3.2.2 or later): Pulldown Menus •...

  • Page 23: Initial Configuration Process Overview

    Initial Configuration Process Overview Variables: • Model and Description are read-only generated by the module. • Frame Location is entered in 2000 Series Kameleon Frame configura- tion. • Slot number reports the module’s location in the frame. • Last Recalled E-MEM reports the last E-MEM configuration recalled from the module.

  • Page 24: Kam-Enc-4Dac-Dmx Links And Web Pages

    KAM-ENC-4DAC-DMX Links and Web Pages KAM-ENC-4DAC-DMX Links and Web Pages The 2000 GUI provides the following links and web pages for the module (Figure 11): • Status – reports input and reference signal status and module informa- tion (page 25), •...

  • Page 25: Status Web Page

    KAM-ENC-4DAC-DMX Links and Web Pages Status Web Page The Status web page for the KAM-ENC-4DAC-DMX module (Figure 12 on page 26) provides an overall indication of the health of the system and links this to web pages for the active components: link •...
  • Page 26 KAM-ENC-4DAC-DMX Links and Web Pages Figure 12. Module and Signal Status KAM-ENC-4DAC-DMX Instruction Manual...

  • Page 27: Warning/Fault Summary

    KAM-ENC-4DAC-DMX Links and Web Pages Warning/Fault Summary The following warnings and faults are reported in the summary section (refer to Figure 12 on page 26). A indicates a serious condition that Fault prohibits proper operation. A indicates a condition which may or Warning may not adversely affect operating conditions, but should be noted.

  • Page 28: Input/Output Configuration Web Page

    KAM-ENC-4DAC-DMX Links and Web Pages Input/Output Configuration Web Page Use the I/O Config web page to: • View a graphical overview of the currently installed rear module con- this nectors, link • See signal status of inputs, • Assign easily recognized signal names that will help later in the config- uration process.
  • Page 29 KAM-ENC-4DAC-DMX Links and Web Pages Header Row The top header row provides the connector hardware physical label (J#) and the dedicated signal type for the connector. This information is deter- mined by the type of rear module and front processor module installed (refer to the Functional View Web Page on page 31).
  • Page 30 KAM-ENC-4DAC-DMX Links and Web Pages For example, when the DAC submodule is not installed, the I/O Config web page will look similar to Figure 15. The will be indicated AA Out Ch 1-Ch 4 and a warning will be present indicating that the submodule Not Available is not present.

  • Page 31: Functional View Web Page

    KAM-ENC-4DAC-DMX Links and Web Pages Functional View Web Page Use the Functional View web page (Figure 16) to: • Monitor module functions and signal paths, and • Navigate to web pages for configuring active functions. this link The Functional View web page is a block diagram of the installed Kame- leon module that reports the module functions and signal paths that are active or inactive in the current configuration.

  • Page 32: Sdi In Web Page

    KAM-ENC-4DAC-DMX Links and Web Pages SDI In Web Page Use the SDI In web page to view the status of the SDI input signal in Summary view (Figure 17) or Detail view (Figure 18 on page 33): • Select the radio button to bring up the summary view shown Summary Figure...
  • Page 33 KAM-ENC-4DAC-DMX Links and Web Pages Figure 18. SDI In Web Page (Detail View) KAM-ENC-4DAC-DMX Instruction Manual...

  • Page 34: Demux Web Page

    KAM-ENC-4DAC-DMX Links and Web Pages DEMUX Web Page Use the DEMUX (demultiplex) web page (Figure 20 on page 35) to: • Select which AES/EBU audio group to extract from the incoming SDI video signal for D-A conversion and output as four analog audio out- puts.

  • Page 35: Audio Demultiplexing

    KAM-ENC-4DAC-DMX Links and Web Pages Audio Demultiplexing The presence, status, and sample rate of embedded audio in each of the four groups in the input SDI video is indicated in the table on the DEMUX web page (Figure 20). For demultiplexing action, do the following: •...

  • Page 36: Video Input Select Web Page

    KAM-ENC-4DAC-DMX Links and Web Pages Video Input Select Web Page Use the Video Input Select web page (Figure 21) to: • Configure input video line rate, • Enable or disable Loss of Signal reporting for the input signal and this link frame reference to the Status web page and SNMP monitoring (refer to the 2000NET manual for SNMP information),...

  • Page 37: View Selection

    KAM-ENC-4DAC-DMX Links and Web Pages View Selection In the View Selection display, choose the radio button to display Standard the standard settings shown in Figure 21 on page 36. Use the view Advanced for configuring the Vertical Blanking Interval for selecting active video lines to carry data (see Advanced VBI Configuration on page 38).

  • Page 38: Advanced Vbi Configuration

    KAM-ENC-4DAC-DMX Links and Web Pages Advanced VBI Configuration Advanced VBI configuration allows you extend VBI into the active picture range for special data insertion requirements. Active video lines that are used to carry data are referred to as Data Lines. To add Data Lines to VBI: 1.
  • Page 39 KAM-ENC-4DAC-DMX Links and Web Pages Figure 23. Advanced VBI Configuration – 525 Line Rate Figure 24. Advanced VBI Configuration – 625 Line Rate KAM-ENC-4DAC-DMX Instruction Manual...

  • Page 40: Frame Sync Web Page

    KAM-ENC-4DAC-DMX Links and Web Pages Frame Sync Web Page Use the Frame Sync web pages (Figure 26 on page 41 Figure 25 on page 40) to: • Adjust horizontal and vertical timing, and this • Freeze the current output or, if using a 2000GEN reference signal, select link an automatic freeze mode for output when the signal is lost.
  • Page 41 KAM-ENC-4DAC-DMX Links and Web Pages When set to Frame Delay mode (using the output timing reference), Video In Freeze Mode allows you to manually freeze the output using Field 1 Field 2 or one (Figure 26). A field freeze provides less resolution and no Frame motion artifacts in the output.

  • Page 42: Video Processing Web Page

    KAM-ENC-4DAC-DMX Links and Web Pages Video Processing Web Page Use the Video Proc web page to: • Enable/disable Standard or Advanced video processing, • Turn on Color Bars test signal, • Enable/disable video gain lock, this link • Adjust component video gain (Y, B-Y, R-Y), •...
  • Page 43 KAM-ENC-4DAC-DMX Links and Web Pages Figure 27. Video Processing Web Page – Standard View KAM-ENC-4DAC-DMX Instruction Manual...

  • Page 44: Clipping Controls

    KAM-ENC-4DAC-DMX Links and Web Pages Advanced View In Advanced View (Figure 28 on page 45), adjust the following for the B-Y and R-Y Channels: Note To adjust gain for all channels simultaneously, set Video Gain Lock to On. This locks Y, B-Y, and R-Y adjustments together. Adjustment of one gain setting changes all gain values (Y, B-Y, R-Y) the same amount.
  • Page 45 KAM-ENC-4DAC-DMX Links and Web Pages Figure 28. Video Processing Web Page – Advanced View KAM-ENC-4DAC-DMX Instruction Manual...

  • Page 46: Vbi Encode For Composite Output

    KAM-ENC-4DAC-DMX Links and Web Pages VBI Encode For Composite Output Use the VBI Encode web page (Figure 29 for 525, Figure 30 on page 47 625 line rate) to configure the VBI and Data Line encoding for the com- posite output signal. this The currently detected line rate will be reported.
  • Page 47 KAM-ENC-4DAC-DMX Links and Web Pages Figure 30. VBI Encode Web Page – 625 Line Rate KAM-ENC-4DAC-DMX Instruction Manual...

  • Page 48: Composite Out Web Page

    KAM-ENC-4DAC-DMX Links and Web Pages Composite Out Web Page Use the Composite Out web page (Figure 31 on page 49 for calibrated adjustment and Figure 32 on page 50 for user adjustment) to set parameters for the composite video output on the module as listed below: •...
  • Page 49 KAM-ENC-4DAC-DMX Links and Web Pages Figure 31. Composite Out Web Page (Calibrated) KAM-ENC-4DAC-DMX Instruction Manual...
  • Page 50 KAM-ENC-4DAC-DMX Links and Web Pages When the radio button is selected the following controls are User Adjustable also made available for adjustment of the composite output (Figure 32): • Luma Gain – adjust percentage of luma (brightness) relative to 100%. •...

  • Page 51: Audio Channel Pairing Web Page

    KAM-ENC-4DAC-DMX Links and Web Pages Audio Channel Pairing Web Page The Audio Channel Pairing web page (Figure 33) allows the input audio streams to be arbitrarily recombined into new pairs and swapped or set to . The rows represent the audio input streams and the columns repre- Silence sent the audio output channels.

  • Page 52: Audio Sync Web Page

    KAM-ENC-4DAC-DMX Links and Web Pages Audio Sync Web Page Use the Audio Sync web page (Figure 34 on page 53) to: • Synchronize the two audio channel pairs to video Frame Sync, and/or this • Add audio delay using the delay adjust controls to add delay to each link channel or lock the channels together as a pair and adjust delay.
  • Page 53 KAM-ENC-4DAC-DMX Links and Web Pages Figure 34. Audio Synchronizer Web Page KAM-ENC-4DAC-DMX Instruction Manual...

  • Page 54: Audio Processing Web Page

    KAM-ENC-4DAC-DMX Links and Web Pages Audio Processing Web Page Use the Audio Proc web page (Figure 35 on page 55) to adjust the following for each audio pair: • Adjust audio signal gain for each individual channel or the two audio this pairs, link...
  • Page 55 KAM-ENC-4DAC-DMX Links and Web Pages Figure 35. Audio Processing Web Page KAM-ENC-4DAC-DMX Instruction Manual...

  • Page 56: Analog Audio Outputs Web Page

    KAM-ENC-4DAC-DMX Links and Web Pages Analog Audio Outputs Web Page Use the Analog Audio Outputs web page (Figure 36) to do the following: • Select audio pairs for output to the assigned analog audio connectors (refer to Input/Output Configuration Web Page on page 28 for connector information and audio signal name assignment).

  • Page 57: E-Mem Configuration Web Page

    KAM-ENC-4DAC-DMX Links and Web Pages E-MEM Configuration Web Page The E-MEM page provides local operations for learning and recalling con- figurations into five E-MEM registers. File operations are also available for saving or loading the learned E-MEM files to and from a hard disk or other accessible media.
  • Page 58 KAM-ENC-4DAC-DMX Links and Web Pages The Advanced View (Figure 38) includes a File Operations section to learn a configuration into E-MEM ( ), save a file to a disk location ( Learn Save to... or load a file from a disk location ( Load from...

  • Page 59: File Operations

    KAM-ENC-4DAC-DMX Links and Web Pages File Operations Save File File operations allow you to save learned configurations to a computer hard drive or other accessible media for later recall to the onboard E-MEM registers of any Kameleon module in your system. To save to a file, first make sure you have learned the configuration, then press the button.
  • Page 60 KAM-ENC-4DAC-DMX Links and Web Pages This will bring up the Save As screen as shown in Figure 40. Locate or create a directory for storing the E-MEMs and select . This E-MEM reg- Save ister is now saved to the selected location and may be recalled as described below.
  • Page 61 KAM-ENC-4DAC-DMX Links and Web Pages Enter a path and filename or use the button to locate your saved Browse E-MEM files. Browse to the Choose File screen (Figure 42), select the E-MEM file to download and select Open Figure 42. Choose File Screen This will place the path and filename in the Load E-MEM screen (Figure 41 on page...

  • Page 62: Slot Configuration

    KAM-ENC-4DAC-DMX Links and Web Pages Slot Configuration Use the Slot Config web page (Figure 43 on page 63) to: • Assign an appropriate name to the module slot, • Assign an Asset Tag identification, • Enable/disable the function, Locate Module this link •...
  • Page 63 KAM-ENC-4DAC-DMX Links and Web Pages Figure 43. Slot Configuration Web Page KAM-ENC-4DAC-DMX Instruction Manual...

  • Page 64: Frame Heath Reporting

    KAM-ENC-4DAC-DMX Links and Web Pages Frame Heath Reporting The reporting of Slot Fault, Signal Loss, and Reference Loss can be enabled or disabled to the Frame Health connector on the rear of the Kameleon frame by selecting or deselecting the corresponding checkbox. Hardware Switch Controls This section is a read-only status report of 2000NET module switch settings for Module Status Reporting and Asynchronous Status Reporting.

  • Page 65: Software Update Web Page

    Software may also be updated using the NetConfig Networking Applica- link tion PC option available with Modular and other Grass Valley products as described in the documentation that accompanies the option. Refer to the latest module Release Notes for complete details on how to obtain and install the latest software for this module.

  • Page 66: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications Note Specifications are subject to change without notice. Table 6. SDI Input Specifications Parameter Value SDI Input Signal type Serial digital video conforming to SMPTE259M 10-bit 4:2:2component digital signal Input impedance 75 Ω Connector type 75 Ω BNC on rear module Input return loss >15 dB to 270 MHz Common mode rejection ratio...
  • Page 67 Specifications Table 7. Composite Output Specifications - (continued) Parameter Value Chroma gain 50 – 150% in 1% steps, 100% default Hue range ± 22.5 degree 0.5 degree steps, 0 degree default (525 only) Setup processing in vertical Line by line on/off (525 only) Vertical blanking processing Line by line blank/unblank Prefiltering...
  • Page 68 Specifications Table 10. Main Video Processing Specifications Parameter Value Main Video Frame Processing Control Parameters Y gain ±50% in 0.4% steps, 100% default Y offset ±3.5% of 100% white in 0.11% steps, 0% default B-Y gain ±50% in 0.4% steps, 100% default B-Y offset ±3.5% of 100% white in 0.11% steps, 0% default R-Y gain...
  • Page 69 Specifications Table 13. Electrical Length Specifications Parameter Value Electrical Length SDI In to Composite Out 1 line + 16 µs SDI In to Analog Audio Out (DMUX) 4.5 ms Table 14. Environmental/Power Specifications Parameter Value Environmental Frame temperature range 0 to 40 degrees C ambient Operating humidity range 0 to 90% non-condensing Non-operating temperature...

  • Page 70: 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 71 Index Numerics Audio Proc web page Audio Sync web page 2000GEN module auto tracking (audio) for output timing summary table requirement web page control 2000NET module hardware requirements software requirement switch settings balanced audio outputs black level (composite out) summary table web page controls analog audio outputs burst signal (composite out)
  • Page 72 DEMUX web page Functional View web page documentation online fuse embedded audio graphical user interface (GUI) E-MEM Advanced view Grass Valley web site description load file save file standard view Hard/Video Black Clip web page summary table web page control...
  • Page 73 Index Hard/Video White Clip summary table midplane web page control module location function hardware requirement module slot identification hardware switches horizontal timing summary table web page control naming module slots hue (chroma phase) NetConfig summary table updating software web page control Network Interface Module hue (composite out, 525) version...
  • Page 74 Index summary table submodules sample rate conversion installation summary table requirement web page control system requirements SDI In web page SDI Input errors web page control SDI video in test signal (color bars) cabling summary table specifications test signals status and error reporting audio service color bars (video)
  • Page 75 FAQ database web site Grass Valley web site software download Y Gain (contrast) summary table web page control Y Offset (brightness) summary table web page control...
  • Page 76 Index KAM-ENC-4DAC-DMX Instruction Manual...

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