GRASS VALLEY KAMELEON Series Instruction Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. GRASS VALLEY Manuals
  4. Control Unit
  5. KAMELEON Series
  6. Instruction manual
GRASS VALLEY KAMELEON Series Instruction Manual

GRASS VALLEY KAMELEON Series Instruction Manual

Hide thumbs Also See for KAMELEON Series:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
KAM-SD-2AES-DMX
KAMELEON SERIES MODULES
Instruction Manual
SOFTWARE VERSION 4.0.1
071835000
DECEMBER 2004

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the KAMELEON Series and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Related Manuals for GRASS VALLEY KAMELEON Series

Summary of Contents for GRASS VALLEY KAMELEON Series

  • Page 1 KAM-SD-2AES-DMX KAMELEON SERIES MODULES Instruction Manual SOFTWARE VERSION 4.0.1 071835000 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-SD-2AES-DMX Kameleon Series Module Introduction .
  • Page 4 Contents Clipping Controls ..........Reset To Default .

  • 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-SD-2AES-DMX Instruction Manual...

  • Page 7: Kam-Sd-2Aes-Dmx Kameleon Series Module

    Kameleon Series Module Introduction This manual provides installation, operation and configuration informa- tion for the KAM-SD-2AES-DMX Kameleon Series module. The Kameleon KAM-SD-2AES-DMX multi-function module accepts a serial digital video input with embedded audio and a serial digital video output. AES audio can be demultiplexed from the incoming SDI video and sent to two AES audio output channels (balanced or unbalanced).

  • Page 8: Installation

    Installation Installation To install the Kameleon modules, perform the following steps: 1. Place the KAM-AES-R passive rear module in a rear frame slot and tighten the screws on each side of the rear module. 2. Cable the signal ports. All Kameleon modules can be inserted and removed from a 2000 Series Kameleon Frame with power on.

  • 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 two-module set with a front processing media module and a passive rear module that can be plugged into any of the 12 frame slot pairs.
  • Page 10 Installation 2. Insert the KAM-AES-R passive rear module into the vacant rear slot of the frame as illustrated in Figure Figure 2. Installing Passive Rear Module 2000 frame (rear view) Board edge guides (both sides) Screw lock Rear alignment (both sides) post and receptacle AES 1 AES 2...
  • Page 11 Installation 5. Locate the corresponding front media slot (1 -12) in the frame. The 3 RU frame front view is illustrated in Figure Figure 3. 2000T3NG Kameleon Frame, Front Slots Reference Distribution Slot (15) Network Slot (13) Main Power Supply Slot (19) (13) (15) Fan Sled...

  • Page 12: Cabling

    Installation Cabling All cabling to the module is done on the KAM-AES-R passive rear module shown in Figure SDI Video In Connect SDI video with embedded audio to connector J11, labeled AES Audio Outputs Two demultiplexed AES audio outputs are available at unbalanced BNC connectors J4 and J5 or balanced 3-pin connectors J2 and J3.

  • Page 13: Power Up

    Power Up Power Up The front LED indicators are illustrated in Figure Figure 6. 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-SD-2AES-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-SD-2AES-DMX Configuration Controls Range/Choices Web Page/ Newton Function Default Resolution Function Name Panel Freeze mode selection (Video In timing None, Field 1, Field 2, Frame Sync/ None source) or Frame Freeze Mode Selection radio buttons None, AutoBlack, Freeze mode selection (Internal timing Frame Sync/...
  • Page 17 Configuration and Adjustments Table 3. Summary of KAM-SD-2AES-DMX Configuration Controls Range/Choices Web Page/ Newton Function Default Resolution Function Name Panel Pair1ChA= Str1.Ch1 Str1.Ch1 Str1.Ch1 Pair1ChB= Str1.Ch2 Str1.Ch2 Define audio Pair 1 and Pair 2 Ch A and Ch Str1.Ch2 Audio Channel Pairing/ Str2.Ch1 Str2.Ch1 B audio streams...

  • Page 18: 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 19: Web Browser Interface

    Configuration and Adjustments Web Browser Interface The web browser interface provides a graphical representation of module configuration and monitoring (Figure Figure 8. 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.

  • Page 20: Web Page Operations And Functional Elements

    Configuration and Adjustments • Web interface recommended for setting up module signal and slot names, E-MEMS, and reporting status for SNMP and monitoring. Refer to the Frame Status page shown in Figure 8 on page 19. The Kame- leon and 2000 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.

  • Page 21: Status And Identification Header

    Configuration and Adjustments Status and Identification Header Each configuration web page has a Status and Identification Header. Figure 9. Typical Status/ID Header Link to Status page Variables Status LED icon The Status LED icon reports communication status for the frame slot and is a link to the module Status web page where Warnings and Faults are dis- played.

  • Page 22: Initial Configuration Process Overview

    Initial Configuration Process Overview Initial Configuration Process Overview To configure the Kameleon module proceed as follows: 1. Go to the I/O Config web page to setup and name inputs and outputs. 2. If not already connected, connect all input and output signals. Go to the module web page to verify component and signal presence and Status...

  • Page 23: Kam-Sd-2Aes-Dmx Links And Web Pages

    KAM-SD-2AES-DMX Links and Web Pages KAM-SD-2AES-DMX Links and Web Pages The 2000 GUI provides the following links and web pages for the module (Figure 10): • Status – reports input and reference signal status and module informa- tion (page 24), •...

  • Page 24: Status Web Page

    KAM-SD-2AES-DMX Links and Web Pages Status Web Page The Status web page for the KAM-SD-2AES-DMX module (Figure 11 on page 25) provides an overall indication of the health of the system and links this to web pages for the active components: link •...
  • Page 25 KAM-SD-2AES-DMX Links and Web Pages Figure 11. Module and Signal Status Warning and Fault summary section KAM-SD-2AES-DMX Instruction Manual...

  • Page 26: Warning/Fault Summary

    KAM-SD-2AES-DMX Links and Web Pages Warning/Fault Summary The following warnings and faults are reported in the summary section (refer to Figure 11 on page 25). A indicates a serious condition that pro- Fault hibits proper operation. A indicates a condition which may or may Warning not adversely affect operating conditions, but should be noted.

  • Page 27: Input/Output Configuration Web Page

    KAM-SD-2AES-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, • Set the AES audio output connector type with the Balanced Unbalanced radio buttons, and...
  • Page 28 KAM-SD-2AES-DMX Links and Web Pages Figure 13 illustrates the I/O Config web page for the KAM-AES-R passive rear module required for the KAM-SD-2AES-DMX front module with the rear module set for balanced AES audio outputs ( radio button Balanced selected). Figure 13.
  • Page 29 KAM-SD-2AES-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 30).

  • Page 30: Functional View Web Page

    KAM-SD-2AES-DMX Links and Web Pages Functional View Web Page Use the Functional View web page (Figure 14) 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 31: Sdi In Web Page

    KAM-SD-2AES-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 15) or Detail view (Figure 16 on page 32): • Select the radio button to bring up the summary view shown Summary Figure...
  • Page 32 KAM-SD-2AES-DMX Links and Web Pages Figure 16. SDI In Web Page (Detail View) KAM-SD-2AES-DMX Instruction Manual...

  • Page 33: Demux Web Page

    KAM-SD-2AES-DMX Links and Web Pages DEMUX Web Page Use the DEMUX (demultiplex) web page (Figure 18 on page 34) to: • Select which AES/EBU audio groups to extract from the incoming SDI video signal and output as two digital audio outputs. this •...

  • Page 34: Audio Demultiplexing

    KAM-SD-2AES-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 18). For demultiplexing a group, do the following: •...

  • Page 35: Video Input Select Web Page

    KAM-SD-2AES-DMX Links and Web Pages Video Input Select Web Page Use the Video Input Select web page (Figure 19) 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 36: View Selection

    KAM-SD-2AES-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 19 on page 35. Use the view Advanced for configuring the Vertical Blanking Interval for selecting active video lines to carry data (see Advanced VBI Configuration on page 37).

  • Page 37: Advanced Vbi Configuration

    KAM-SD-2AES-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 38 KAM-SD-2AES-DMX Links and Web Pages Figure 21. Advanced VBI Configuration – 525 Line Rate Figure 22. Advanced VBI Configuration – 625 Line Rate KAM-SD-2AES-DMX Instruction Manual...

  • Page 39: Frame Sync Web Page

    KAM-SD-2AES-DMX Links and Web Pages Frame Sync Web Page Use the Frame Sync web pages (Figure 23 on page 40 Figure 24 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 40 KAM-SD-2AES-DMX Links and Web Pages Figure 23. Frame Synchronizer Web Page – Internal Frame Reference Figure 24. Frame Synchronizer Web Page – Video In Reference KAM-SD-2AES-DMX Instruction Manual...

  • Page 41: Video Processing Web Page

    KAM-SD-2AES-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 42 KAM-SD-2AES-DMX Links and Web Pages Figure 25. Video Processing Web Page – Standard View KAM-SD-2AES-DMX Instruction Manual...

  • Page 43: Clipping Controls

    KAM-SD-2AES-DMX Links and Web Pages Advanced View In Advanced View (Figure 26 on page 44), 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 44 KAM-SD-2AES-DMX Links and Web Pages Figure 26. Video Processing Web Page – Advanced View KAM-SD-2AES-DMX Instruction Manual...

  • Page 45: Vbi Sdi

    KAM-SD-2AES-DMX Links and Web Pages VBI SDI Use the VBI SDI web page (Figure 27 for 525, Figure 28 on page 46 for 625 line rate) to configure blanking for the VBI and Data Lines. this • The currently detected line rate will be reported. Use the View Selection link to view the web page at the correct line rate with the radio...
  • Page 46 KAM-SD-2AES-DMX Links and Web Pages Figure 28. VBI SDI Web Page – 625 Line Rate KAM-SD-2AES-DMX Instruction Manual...

  • Page 47: Audio Channel Pairing Web Page

    KAM-SD-2AES-DMX Links and Web Pages Audio Channel Pairing Web Page The Audio Channel Pairing web page (Figure 29) 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 48: Audio Sync Web Page

    KAM-SD-2AES-DMX Links and Web Pages Audio Sync Web Page Use the Audio Sync web page (Figure 30 on page 49) 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 49 KAM-SD-2AES-DMX Links and Web Pages Figure 30. Audio Sync Web Page KAM-SD-2AES-DMX Instruction Manual...

  • Page 50: Audio Processing Web Page

    KAM-SD-2AES-DMX Links and Web Pages Audio Processing Web Page Use the Audio Proc web page (Figure 31 on page 51) to adjust the following for each audio pair: • Adjust audio signal gain for each individual channel or the two audio this pairs, link...

  • Page 51: Selecting Output Resolution

    KAM-SD-2AES-DMX Links and Web Pages Selecting Output Resolution Select the AES output resolution for Pair 1 and Pair 2 with the 20 bit 24 bit radio button. Figure 31. Audio Processing Web Page KAM-SD-2AES-DMX Instruction Manual...

  • Page 52: Aes Outputs Web Page

    KAM-SD-2AES-DMX Links and Web Pages AES Outputs Web Page Use the AES Outputs web page (Figure 32) to do the following: • Select audio pairs for output to the assigned audio connectors (refer to Input/Output Configuration Web Page on page 27 for connector informa- tion and audio signal name assignment).

  • Page 53: E-Mem Configuration Web Page

    KAM-SD-2AES-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 54 KAM-SD-2AES-DMX Links and Web Pages The Advanced View (Figure 34) 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 55: File Operations

    KAM-SD-2AES-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 56 KAM-SD-2AES-DMX Links and Web Pages This will bring up the Save As screen as shown in Figure 36. 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 57 KAM-SD-2AES-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 38), select the E-MEM file to download and select Open Figure 38. Choose File Screen This will place the path and filename in the Load E-MEM screen (Figure 37 on page...

  • Page 58: Slot Configuration

    KAM-SD-2AES-DMX Links and Web Pages Slot Configuration Use the Slot Config web page (Figure 39 on page 59) to: • Assign an appropriate name to the module slot, • Assign an Asset Tag identification, • Enable/disable the function, Locate Module this link •...
  • Page 59 KAM-SD-2AES-DMX Links and Web Pages Figure 39. Slot Configuration Web Page KAM-SD-2AES-DMX Instruction Manual...

  • Page 60: Frame Heath Reporting

    KAM-SD-2AES-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 61: 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 62: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications Note Specifications are subject to change without notice. Table 6. SDI Input/Output Specifications Parameter Value SDI Input Number of inputs Signal type Serial digital video conforming to SMPTE259M 10-bit 4:2:2component digital signal Input impedance 75 Ω Connector type 75 Ω...
  • Page 63 Specifications Table 8. 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 64 Specifications Table 11. Audio Processing Specifications Parameter Value Audio Processing Number of channels supported Sample Rate Conversion All audio inputs (DEMUX) retimed to output timing reference (either input video or frame reference) Fixed Delay 0 – 5.2 sec in 20 ms steps, individual setting for each channel Delay Tracking Delay can be set to automatically track delay through video frame sync with fixed offset...

  • Page 65: 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 66 Service KAM-SD-2AES-DMX Instruction Manual...
  • Page 67 Index Numerics specifications summary table 2000GEN module web page controls for output timing silence requirement synchronizing 2000NET module Audio Channel Pairing web page hardware requirements Audio Proc web page software requirement Audio Sync web page auto tracking (audio) summary table web page control AES audio outputs cabling...
  • Page 68 Functional View web page summary table fuse web page controls DEMUX web page documentation online graphical user interface (GUI) Grass Valley web site E-MEM Advanced view description Hard/Video Black Clip load file summary table save file web page control...
  • Page 69 Index removing modules repair depot LEDs R-Y gain locate module summary table loss of signal reporting web page control audio (demux) R-Y offset audio in summary table frame reference web page control SDI video in SNMP traps sample rate (output) reported midplane sample rate conversion...
  • Page 70 Status LEDs warning messages Status web page web browser, overview synchronizing audio web site system requirements documentation FAQ database Grass Valley software download test signals audio (1 kHz, 400 Hz tones) video (color bars) timing Y Gain (contrast) troubleshooting summary table...

This manual is also suitable for:

Kam-sd-2aes-dmx

Table of Contents