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  • Page 1 SPG-8260 Series Sync Pulse Generators User Manual...
  • Page 2 Ross has become well known for the Ross Video Code of Ethics. It guides our interactions and empowers our employees. I hope you enjoy reading it below. If anything at all with your Ross experience does not live up to your expectations be sure to reach out to us at solutions@rossvideo.com.
  • Page 3 Ross Video. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document, Ross Video assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.
  • Page 4 Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. Notice — Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Ross Video Ltd. could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Canada This Class “A”...
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  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Installation Before You Begin ........................ 2-2 Static Discharge..................... 2-2 Unpacking......................2-2 Installing the SPG-8260 Series Cards.................. 2-3 Supported Rear Modules for the SPG-8260............2-3 Supported Rear Modules for the SPG-8260-W............. 2-3 Installing a Rear Module ..................2-3 Installing the Card ....................2-4 Cabling for the SPG-8260....................
  • Page 8 Card-edge Menus ......................... 5-3 Menu Descriptions ....................... 5-6 Specifications Technical Specifications ...................... 6-2 Channel Status Data ......................6-4 Service Information Troubleshooting Checklist ....................7-2 Bootload Button..................... 7-2 Warranty and Repair Policy ....................7-3 ii • Contents SPG-8260 Series User Manual (Iss. 04)

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Documentation Terms and Conventions A Word of Thanks Congratulations on choosing an openGear SPG-8260 series Sync Pulse Generator. Thank you for joining the group of worldwide satisfied Ross Video customers! Should you have a question pertaining to the installation or operation of your card, please contact us at the numbers listed on the back cover of this manual.

  • Page 10: Overview

    Overview The SPG-8260 series generates four pairs of outputs with each pair independently programmed to be either a tri-level sync or a composite signal. Each pair of outputs can be independently delayed relative to the selected incoming reference or to each other when using an internal reference. The delay is in increments of the output’s interface sampling frequency (74.25MHz, 74.25/1.001MHz...

  • Page 11: Spg-8260 Functional Block Diagrams

    Out (BNC 9 or 10)** ** The function of BNC 9 or 10 depends on how JP2 is set. Figure 1.2 SPG-8260 with a 8320AR-031 Rear Module — Simplified Block Diagram SPG-8260 Series User Manual (Iss. 04) Introduction • 1–3...

  • Page 12: Spg-8260-W Functional Block Diagrams

    Reference In / Word Clock ** The function of BNC 9 or 10 depends on how JP2 is set. Figure 1.4 SPG-8260-W with a 8320AR-031 Rear Module — Simplified Block Diagram 1–4 • Introduction SPG-8260 Series User Manual (Iss. 04)

  • Page 13: User Interfaces

    DashBoard, refer to the chapter “DashBoard Menus” on page 4-1. Card-edge Control and Monitoring From the SPG-8260 series card-edge you can use a jumper to specify whether to use an AES/Word Clock output, or a local reference input. A second jumper is provided to terminate the reference input if required.

  • Page 14: Documentation Terms And Conventions

    • “PAL” refers to PAL-B unless otherwise stated. • “Operator” and “User” refer to the person who uses SPG-8260 series card. • “SPG-8260” refers to the card model that can output an AES Reference Signal or a Word Clock signal (but not both).

  • Page 15: Installation

    Installation In This Chapter This chapter provides instructions for installing the Rear Modules for the SPG-8260 series, installing the card into the frame, cabling details, and updating the card software. The following topics are discussed: • Before You Begin •...

  • Page 16: Before You Begin

    Unpacking Unpack each card you received from the shipping container and ensure that all items are included. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your sales representative or Ross Video directly. 2–2 • Installation SPG-8260 Series User Manual (Iss. 04)

  • Page 17: Installing The Spg-8260 Series Cards

    2. Remove the Blank Plate from the slot you have chosen for the card installation. 3. Install the bottom of the Rear Module in the Module Seating Slot at the base of the frame’s back plane. (Figure 2.1) SPG-8260 Series User Manual (Iss. 04) Installation • 2–3...

  • Page 18: Installing The Card

    3. Fully insert the card into the frame until the rear connection is properly seated in the Rear Module. 4. Affix the supplied Rear Module Label to the BNC area of the Rear Module. 2–4 • Installation SPG-8260 Series User Manual (Iss. 04)

  • Page 19: Cabling For The Spg-8260

    8320AR-031 Split Rear Module — Each rear module occupies two slots and accommodates two cards. This rear module provides four video outputs per card. Depending on your configuration, an AES or Word Clock output is available on the bottom BNC. (Figure 2.3) SPG-8260 Series User Manual (Iss. 04) Installation • 2–5...

  • Page 20: Cabling For The Spg-8260-W

    This rear module provides four video outputs. Depending on your configuration, there can be a reference input or a second Word Clock output on the bottom BNC. (Figure 2.5) 2–6 • Installation SPG-8260 Series User Manual (Iss. 04)

  • Page 21: Software Upgrades

    This section provides instructions for upgrading the software for your card using DashBoard. To upgrade the software for the SPG-8260 series card 1. Contact Ross Technical Support for the latest software version file. 2. In DashBoard, display the Device tab of the card by double-clicking its status indicator in the Basic Tree View.
  • Page 22 2–8 • Installation SPG-8260 Series User Manual (Iss. 04)

  • Page 23: User Controls

    User Controls In This Chapter This chapter provides a general overview of the user controls available on the SPG-8260 series card. The following topics are discussed: • Card Overview • Control and Monitoring Features • Timing and Reference • Output Notes •...

  • Page 24: Card Overview

    4. Function Select Switch (SW1), not shown On legacy SPG-8260 series cards, use SW1 to select general functions and menu items and works in conjunction with the Mode Select Switch (SW2). Refer to the chapter “Card-edge Menus” on page 5-1 for details.

  • Page 25: Control And Monitoring Features

    Control and Monitoring Features This section provides information on the LEDs for the SPG-8260 series. Refer to Figure 3.2 for the location of the LEDs and controls. POWER LED Reference LED Video Output 1 LED Video Output 2 LED Video Output 3 LED...
  • Page 26 Table 3.1 LEDs on the SPG-8260 Series Color Display and Description When lit green, this LED indicates that the card is locked to the Green external reference. When lit yellow, this LED indicates that the card is using the Yellow Reference internal reference source.

  • Page 27: Timing And Reference

      CL CL 720p 25Hz   CL CL CL CL CL 720p 24Hz   CL CL 720p 23.98Hz CL CL   CL CL CL 1080pSF 24Hz SPG-8260 Series User Manual (Iss. 04) User Controls • 3–5...

  • Page 28: Reference Signals

    Reference Signals The SPG-8260 series can lock to one of the two frame references, the REF IN BNC on the rear module, or free-run using the card internal oscillator. Notice —...

  • Page 29: Color Framing

    Change in reference — Either by input selection, or removal and return, of the reference signal. • Output timing change — Adjusting the output timing will trigger another color frame re-lock sequence. SPG-8260 Series User Manual (Iss. 04) User Controls • 3–7...

  • Page 30: Output Notes

    1. This function is only available on legacy SPG-8260 series cards with the 4-character display and the SW1 and SW2 switches. 3–8 • User Controls...

  • Page 31: Word Clock Output Timing (Spg-8260-W Only)

    SPG-8260-W is a video signal, or if the SPG-8260-W is set to the internal reference, the Word Clock output will be co-timed to one of the video outputs. 1. This function is only available on legacy SPG-8260 series cards with the 4-character display and the SW1 and SW2 switches. SPG-8260 Series User Manual (Iss. 04)

  • Page 32: Using Dashboard

    SPG-8260-W is installed in slot 2 in Frame 6. 2. Double-click the node for a card to display its menus in the Device View of DashBoard (right-side of the DashBoard window). Example of a SPG-8260-W in DashBoard 3–10 • User Controls SPG-8260 Series User Manual (Iss. 04)

  • Page 33: Dashboard Menus

    DashBoard Menus In This Chapter This chapter briefly summarizes the menus, items, and parameters available from DashBoard for the SPG-8260 series. The default values are noted with an asterisk (*). The following topics are discussed: • Status Tabs • Setup Tab •...

  • Page 34: Status Tabs

    Incomp I/O Module Indicates the status of the hardware Current out of spec Hardware Internal Error Voltage (mV) Supply Voltage Current (mA) Current consumption of card CPU headroom Processing power available 4–2 • DashBoard Menus SPG-8260 Series User Manual (Iss. 04)

  • Page 35: Product Tab

    Board S/N ###### Indicates the board serial number Rear Module Type of rear module in the slot Firmware Rev #.## Indicates the firmware version Software Rev ##.## Indicates the software version SPG-8260 Series User Manual (Iss. 04) DashBoard Menus • 4–3...

  • Page 36: Setup Tab

    Setup Tab Table 4.4 summarizes the Setup options available in DashBoard for the SPG-8260 series. Table 4.4 Setup Menu Items Menu Title Item Parameters Description Selects the reference source connected to Frame 1 the REF 1 BNC on the openGear frame...
  • Page 37 This option is only available when using an SPG-8260. This menu is only available when using an SPG-8260. The default value is -20dBFS. This menu is only available when using an SPG-8260. SPG-8260 Series User Manual (Iss. 04) DashBoard Menus • 4–5...

  • Page 38: Alarm Tab

    Disables this feature Updates the Video Output Status field, Video Output Selected* for the specified output, when a change in Compatibility - output status occurs Output # Cleared Disables this feature 4–6 • DashBoard Menus SPG-8260 Series User Manual (Iss. 04)

  • Page 39: Card-Edge Menus

    Card-edge Menus In This Chapter This chapter summarizes the Card-edge Menu system of the SPG-8260 series and how to navigate the menus and options using the SW1 and SW2 switches. Note — This chapter only applies to SPG-8260 series cards with the card-edge 4-character display and the SW1 and SW2 switches.

  • Page 40: Navigation

    Navigation Use the following procedure to navigate the card-edge menus of the SPG-8260 series: 1. Rotate SW1 to the required menu. 2. Toggle SW2 to select the required parameter. Note — Do not power down the card before ensuring that all edited parameters are saved.

  • Page 41: Card-Edge Menus

    PAL Color Bars PAL Black NTSC Color Bars NTSC Black 720p 23.98Hz 720p 24Hz Out Std Output Standard 720p 25Hz 720p 29.97Hz 720p 30Hz 720p 60Hz 1080pSF 23.98Hz 1080pSF 24Hz 1080p 23.98Hz SPG-8260 Series User Manual (Iss. 04) Card-edge Menus • 5–3...
  • Page 42 Audio Output AES* Word Clock Video Output 1* Video Output 2 Audio Output Aud Timing Co-Timing Video Output 3 Video Output 4 Mute* 4kHz AES Tone 2kHz AES Tone 1kHz 500Hz 5–4 • Card-edge Menus SPG-8260 Series User Manual (Iss. 04)
  • Page 43 This is the default setting for the SPG-8260-W. This option is only available when using an SPG-8260. This option is only available when using an SPG-8260. The default value is -20dBFS. SPG-8260 Series User Manual (Iss. 04) Card-edge Menus • 5–5...

  • Page 44: Menu Descriptions

    Use this menu to adjust the audio gain over a range of ±20dB in increments of 1dB. This option applies to the SPG-8260 only. B, C, D, E, — Not Implemented Menus B, C, D, and E are not implemented at this time. 5–6 • Card-edge Menus SPG-8260 Series User Manual (Iss. 04)
  • Page 45 2. Toggle SW2 up or down and hold for 3 seconds. 3. Release SW2. Note — Holding the Bootload button for 3 seconds when on any menu other than Factory Defaults, resets that menu to the factory default value. SPG-8260 Series User Manual (Iss. 04) Card-edge Menus • 5–7...
  • Page 46 5–8 • Card-edge Menus SPG-8260 Series User Manual (Iss. 04)

  • Page 47: Specifications

    Specifications In This Chapter This chapter provides technical specifications for the SPG-8260 series. Note that specifications are subject to change without notice. The following topics are discussed: • Technical Specifications • Channel Status Data SPG-8260 Series User Manual (Iss. 04)

  • Page 48: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications This section provides technical information for the SPG-8260 series. Table 6.1 Technical Specifications Category Parameter Specification SMPTE 274M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 170M Standards Accommodated ITU-R BT.470-6 (PAL-B) Number of Channels Number of Outputs per Channel Signal Level 1Vp-p...
  • Page 49 1Vp-p Operating Range 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F) ambient Environmental Total Power Consumption Power This can be BNC 9 or BNC 10 depending on the rear module you are using. SPG-8260 Series User Manual (Iss. 04) Specifications • 6–3...

  • Page 50: Channel Status Data

    Unused (0) ASCII Destination ID Unused (0) 10-13 Local Sample Address Unused (0) 14-17 Time of Day Unused (0) 18-21 C Data Reliability All Status Bytes are marked as Reliable Calculated CRC 6–4 • Specifications SPG-8260 Series User Manual (Iss. 04)

  • Page 51: Service Information

    Service Information In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections: • Troubleshooting Checklist • Warranty and Repair Policy SPG-8260 Series User Manual (Iss. 04) Service Information • 7–1...

  • Page 52: Troubleshooting Checklist

    Bootload Button In the unlikely event of a complete card failure, you may be instructed by a Ross Technical Support specialist to perform a complete software reload on the card.

  • Page 53: Warranty And Repair Policy

    FIVE (5) years from the date of shipment from our factory. In the event that your SPG-8260 series card proves to be defective in any way during this warranty period, Ross Video Limited reserves the right to repair or replace this piece of equipment with a unit of equal or superior performance characteristics.
  • Page 54 Contact Us Contact our friendly and professional support representatives for the following: • Name and address of your local dealer • Product information and pricing • Technical support • Upcoming trade show information Telephone: +1 613 • 652 • 4886 Technical After Hours Emergency: +1 613 •...

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