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KAM-ENC-2AES
KAMELEON SERIES MODULES
Instruction Manual
SOFTWARE VERSION 4.0.1
071835500
DECEMBER 2004

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  • Page 1 KAM-ENC-2AES KAMELEON SERIES MODULES Instruction Manual SOFTWARE VERSION 4.0.1 071835500 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-2AES Kameleon Series Module Introduction .
  • Page 4 Contents Reset To Default ..........VBI Encode For Composite Output .

  • 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-2AES Instruction Manual...

  • Page 7: Kam-Enc-2Aes Kameleon Series Module

    Series Module Introduction This manual provides installation, operation and configuration informa- tion for the KAM-ENC-2AES Kameleon Series module. The Kameleon KAM-ENC-2AES multifunction module provides broadcast quality conversion of SD video to NTSC/PAL analog composite video output. AES audio can be input to the module, processed and synchro- nized, and sent to two AES audio output channels.

  • 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 the SDI video to be encoded to connector J11, labeled AES Audio Inputs Two unbalanced AES audio inputs are available at connectors J9 and J10 or two balanced AES audio inputs are available at connectors J7 and J8.

  • 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-ENC-2AES 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 con- figuration 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-2AES Configuration Controls Range/Choices Web Page/ Newton Function Default Resolution Function Name Panel None, AutoBlack, Freeze mode selection (Internal timing Frame Sync/ None AutoFreeze, Field 1, source) Freeze Mode Selection radio buttons Field 2, or Frame Disable, Enable, Video Proc/ Enable video processing...
  • Page 17 Configuration and Adjustments Table 3. Summary of KAM-ENC-2AES Configuration Controls Range/Choices Web Page/ Newton Function Default Resolution Function Name Panel Composite Out/ Burst Signal (composite out) Enable Enable or Disable Burst Signal Disable or Enable radio button 0 to 4095.5 pixels Composite Out/ Adjust Coarse Delay (composite out) (0.5 pixel steps)
  • Page 18 Configuration and Adjustments Table 3. Summary of KAM-ENC-2AES 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 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. 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-2Aes Links And Web Pages

    KAM-ENC-2AES Links and Web Pages KAM-ENC-2AES 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 25), •...

  • Page 25: Status Web Page

    KAM-ENC-2AES Links and Web Pages Status Web Page The Status web page for the KAM-ENC-2AES module (Figure 11 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-2AES Links and Web Pages Figure 11. Module and Signal Status Warning and Fault summary section KAM-ENC-2AES Instruction Manual...

  • Page 27: Warning/Fault Summary

    KAM-ENC-2AES Links and Web Pages Warning/Fault Summary The following warnings and faults are reported in the summary section (refer to Figure 11 on page 26). 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 28: Input/Output Configuration Web Page

    KAM-ENC-2AES 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 input and output connector types with the Balanced radio buttons, and Unbalanced...
  • Page 29 KAM-ENC-2AES 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-ENC-2AES front module with the rear module set for balanced AES audio inputs and outputs ( radio Balanced buttons selected).
  • Page 30 KAM-ENC-2AES 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 31: Functional View Web Page

    KAM-ENC-2AES 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 32: Sdi In Web Page

    KAM-ENC-2AES 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 33): • Select the radio button to bring up the summary view shown Summary Figure...
  • Page 33 KAM-ENC-2AES Links and Web Pages Figure 16. SDI In Web Page (Detail View) KAM-ENC-2AES Instruction Manual...

  • Page 34: Video Input Select Web Page

    KAM-ENC-2AES Links and Web Pages Video Input Select Web Page Use the Video Input Select web page (Figure 17) 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 35: View Selection

    KAM-ENC-2AES Links and Web Pages View Selection In the View Selection display, choose the radio button to display Standard the standard settings shown in Figure 17 on page 34. Use the view Advanced for configuring the Vertical Blanking Interval for selecting active video lines to carry data (see Advanced VBI Configuration on page 36).

  • Page 36: Advanced Vbi Configuration

    KAM-ENC-2AES 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 37 KAM-ENC-2AES Links and Web Pages Figure 19. Advanced VBI Configuration – 525 Line Rate Figure 20. Advanced VBI Configuration – 625 Line Rate KAM-ENC-2AES Instruction Manual...

  • Page 38: Frame Sync Web Page

    KAM-ENC-2AES Links and Web Pages Frame Sync Web Page Use the Frame Sync web pages (Figure 22 Figure 21 on page 39) to: • Adjust horizontal and vertical timing, and • Freeze the current output or, if using a 2000GEN reference signal, select this an automatic freeze mode for output when the signal is lost.
  • Page 39 KAM-ENC-2AES Links and Web Pages Figure 21. Frame Synchronizer Web Page – Video In Reference Figure 22. Frame Synchronizer Web Page – Frame Sync Reference KAM-ENC-2AES Instruction Manual...

  • Page 40: Video Processing Web Page

    KAM-ENC-2AES 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 41 KAM-ENC-2AES Links and Web Pages Figure 23. Video Processing Web Page – Standard View KAM-ENC-2AES Instruction Manual...

  • Page 42: Clipping Controls

    KAM-ENC-2AES Links and Web Pages Advanced View In Advanced View (Figure 24 on page 43), 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 43 KAM-ENC-2AES Links and Web Pages Figure 24. Video Processing Web Page – Advanced View KAM-ENC-2AES Instruction Manual...

  • Page 44: Vbi Encode For Composite Output

    KAM-ENC-2AES Links and Web Pages VBI Encode For Composite Output Use the VBI Encode web page (Figure 25 for 525, Figure 26 on page 45 625 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 45 KAM-ENC-2AES Links and Web Pages Figure 26. VBI Encode Web Page – 625 Line Rate KAM-ENC-2AES Instruction Manual...

  • Page 46: Composite Out Web Page

    KAM-ENC-2AES Links and Web Pages Composite Out Web Page Use the Composite Out web page (Figure 27 on page 47 for calibrated adjustment and Figure 28 on page 48 for user adjustment) to set parameters for the composite video output on the module as listed below: •...
  • Page 47 KAM-ENC-2AES Links and Web Pages Figure 27. Composite Out Web Page (Calibrated) KAM-ENC-2AES Instruction Manual...
  • Page 48 KAM-ENC-2AES 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 28): • Luma Gain – adjust percentage of luma (brightness) relative to 100%. •...

  • Page 49: Aes Inputs Web Page

    KAM-ENC-2AES Links and Web Pages AES Inputs Web Page Use the AES Inputs web page (Figure 29) to check the status of the AES audio inputs. The following information is reported for each input: • – reports the audio characteristics for input J9 and AES Input characteristics J10 as shown in the table.

  • Page 50: Audio Channel Pairing Web Page

    KAM-ENC-2AES Links and Web Pages Audio Channel Pairing Web Page The Audio Channel Pairing web page (Figure 30) 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 51: Audio Sync Web Page

    KAM-ENC-2AES Links and Web Pages Audio Sync Web Page Use the Audio Sync web page (Figure 31 on page 52) 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 52 KAM-ENC-2AES Links and Web Pages Figure 31. Audio Sync Web Page KAM-ENC-2AES Instruction Manual...

  • Page 53: Audio Processing Web Page

    KAM-ENC-2AES Links and Web Pages Audio Processing Web Page Use the Audio Proc web page (Figure 32 on page 54) to adjust the following for each audio pair: • Adjust audio signal gain for each individual channel or the two audio this pairs, link...

  • Page 54: Selecting Output Resolution

    KAM-ENC-2AES 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 32. Audio Processing Web Page KAM-ENC-2AES Instruction Manual...

  • Page 55: Aes Outputs Web Page

    KAM-ENC-2AES Links and Web Pages AES Outputs Web Page Use the AES Outputs web page (Figure 33) to do the following: • Select audio pairs for output to the assigned audio connectors (refer to Input/Output Configuration Web Page on page 28 for connector informa- tion and audio signal name assignment).

  • Page 56: E-Mem Configuration Web Page

    KAM-ENC-2AES 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 57 KAM-ENC-2AES Links and Web Pages The Advanced View (Figure 35) 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 58: File Operations

    KAM-ENC-2AES 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 59 KAM-ENC-2AES Links and Web Pages This will bring up the Save As screen as shown in Figure 37. 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 60 KAM-ENC-2AES 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 39), select the E-MEM file to download and select Open Figure 39. Choose File Screen This will place the path and filename in the Load E-MEM screen (Figure 38 on page...

  • Page 61: Slot Configuration

    KAM-ENC-2AES Links and Web Pages Slot Configuration Use the Slot Config web page (Figure 40 on page 62) to: • Assign an appropriate name to the module slot, • Assign an Asset Tag identification, • Enable/disable the function, Locate Module this link •...
  • Page 62 KAM-ENC-2AES Links and Web Pages Figure 40. Slot Configuration Web Page KAM-ENC-2AES Instruction Manual...

  • Page 63: Frame Heath Reporting

    KAM-ENC-2AES 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 64: 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 65: 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 >...
  • Page 66 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 67 Specifications Table 11. AES/EBU Output Specifications Parameter Value AES/EBU Output Balanced (AES3-1992) Unbalanced (AES3id 2001) Signal type AES3 1992, 110 Ω AES3id 2001, 75 Ω Signal level 3 V p-p ±0.2 V @ 110 Ω 1 V p-p ±0.2 V @ 75 Ω Rise/fall time 5 ns to 30 ns, 110 Ω...
  • Page 68 Specifications 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 -10 to +70 degrees C Mechanical Frame type 2000T1DNG Kameleon Frame or 2000T3NG Kameleon Frame Power Consumption 14 Watts...

  • Page 69: 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 70 Service KAM-ENC-2AES Instruction Manual...
  • Page 71 Index Numerics summary table web page control 2000GEN module gain for output timing summary table requirement web page controls 2000NET module output resolution hardware requirements summary table software requirement web page control processing specifications summary table web page controls AES audio inputs silence AES errors cabling...
  • Page 72 Index chroma gain (composite out) EDH error reporting summary table E-MEM web page control Advanced view chroma gain (saturation) description summary table load file web page control save file standard view chrominance signal (composite out) web page summary table web page control error reporting SDI video inputs clipping...
  • Page 73 Index SNMP traps luma gain (composite out) graphical user interface (GUI) summary table Grass Valley web site web page control Hard/Video Black Clip midplane summary table module location function web page control module slot identification Hard/Video White Clip summary table...
  • Page 74 Index R-Y offset software download from web summary table specifications web page control status indicators color codes meanings Status LEDs sample rate (output) Status web page reported synchronizing audio sample rate conversion system requirements disable SDI In web page view selection SDI Input errors test signals web page control...
  • Page 75 FAQ database Grass Valley software download Y Gain (contrast) summary table web page control Y Offset (brightness) summary table web page control KAM-ENC-2AES Instruction Manual...
  • Page 76 Index KAM-ENC-2AES Instruction Manual...

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