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  • Page 1 VAC-100 VANC Authoring Card 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”...
  • Page 5 To avoid the potential release of those substances into the environment and to diminish the need for the extraction of natural resources, Ross Video encourages you to use the appropriate take-back systems. These systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials from your end-of-life equipment in an environmentally friendly and health conscious manner.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Connections Overview ..................2-7 Software Upgrades....................... 2-9 User Controls Card Overview ........................3-2 Control and Monitoring Features..................3-3 Status and Selection LEDs on the VAC-100............3-3 Configuration Using DashBoard ......................... 4-2 General Settings ........................4-3 Setting the Time Source....................... 4-4 Naming the Data ........................
  • Page 8 Inserting the Data ....................... 4-11 Configuring the Alarms...................... 4-12 Monitoring.......................... 4-13 Managing User Settings ..................... 4-15 Specifications Technical Specifications ...................... 5-2 Service Information Troubleshooting Checklist ....................6-2 Reset Button......................6-2 Warranty and Repair Policy ....................6-3 ii • Contents VAC-100 User Manual (Iss. 04)

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Ross Video customers! Should you have a question pertaining to the installation or operation of your VAC-100, please contact us at the numbers listed on the back cover of this manual. Our technical support staff is always available for consultation, training, or service.

  • Page 10: Overview

    VAC-100’s, allowing you to ensure that a number of cards have exactly the same configuration and data. Supported Data Types The VAC-100 is a tool for authoring VANC data through its user interface. The following data types are directly supported by the card: •...
  • Page 11 Intelligent VANC replacement enables automatic selection of local or network metadata, by inserting only when VANC data of the same type is not present in the input. Alternatively, the VAC-100 can overwrite specific incoming metadata services, enabling selective metadata re-authoring.

  • Page 12: Functional Block Diagram

    Functional Block Diagram This section provides the functional block diagram that outlines the workflow of the VAC-100. BYPASS HD/SD-SDI OUT EQUALIZE/ ENCODE HD/SD-SDI IN SERIALIZE DESERIALIZE VANC HD/SD-SDI MON OUT EXTRACT VANC GPIOs LTC IN Figure 1.1 Simplified Block Diagram — VAC-100 1–4 •...

  • Page 13: User Interfaces

    • using DashBoard, refer to the DashBoard User Manual. Card-edge Controls The card-edge of the VAC-100 includes LEDs for monitoring the functions of the VAC-100. For More Information on... • the switches available on the card-edge, refer to the section “Card Overview” on page 3-2.

  • Page 14: Documentation Terms And Conventions

    “GPIO” refers to the DC signals used by one device to control another (General Purpose Input-Output). • “Metadata” some of the VANC data that the VAC-100 monitors (such as closed captioning) is “data essence”, not metadata. For convenience, this manual uses the term “metadata” to refer to all VANC data types.

  • Page 15: Installation

    Installation In This Chapter This chapter provides instructions for installing the VAC-100, installing the card into the frame, cabling details, and updating the card software. The following topics are discussed: • Before You Begin • Quick Start • Installing the VAC-100 •...

  • Page 16: Before You Begin

    Unpacking Unpack each VAC-100 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.

  • Page 17: Quick Start

    7. Power on the frame. Configuring the VAC-100 In this section, the VAC-100 is assumed not to be in Bypass mode and the card will append its VANC data after any that is currently in the line. 1. Launch the DashBoard client on your computer.
  • Page 18 You have now followed the basic work flow for authoring and inserting VANC data. The VAC-100 supports the authoring of many types of VANC data. The details of the different types are described later in the manual and may be referenced while experimenting with the card’s abilities.

  • Page 19: Installing The Vac-100

    DFR-8321 series and OG3-FR series frames — The MDL-R20 Full Rear Module is required. Installing a Rear Module If the rear module is already installed, proceed to the section “Installing the VAC-100” on page 2-6. To install a rear module in your openGear frame 1.

  • Page 20: Installing The Vac-100

    — It is recommended to use a frame with the cooling fan option in all cases, in order to allow all slots to be used without exceeding heat dissipation limits. 2. Hold the VAC-100 by the edges and carefully align the card-edges with the slots in the frame.

  • Page 21: Cabling For The Vac-100

    This section briefly outlines the types of connections available on the rear modules. HD/SD-SDI In (BNC 1) An SDI (SMPTE 259) or HD-SDI (SMPTE 292) input is available on BNC 1. The VAC-100 requires this input in all cases. It inserts VANC packets into this signal and routes the resulting output to BNC 3.
  • Page 22 BNC 5 or BNC 6 BNC 5 on the MDL-R20 is not used by the VAC-100 while BNC 6 is not used on the MDL-R10. GPIOs GPIOs can be used to remotely control the operation of the VAC-100 by means of contact closures.

  • Page 23: Software Upgrades

    Software Upgrades This section provides instructions for upgrading the software for your VAC-100 using the DashBoard Control System. To upgrade the software on a VAC-100 1. Contact Ross Technical Support for the latest software version file. 2. Launch the DashBoard client on your computer.
  • Page 24 2–10 • Installation VAC-100 User Manual (Iss. 04)

  • Page 25: User Controls

    User Controls In This Chapter This chapter provides a general overview of the user controls available on the VAC-100. The following topics are discussed: • Card Overview • Control and Monitoring Features VAC-100 User Manual (Iss. 04) User Controls • 3–1...

  • Page 26: Card Overview

    2) Menu Switch (SW2) 3) Reset Switch (SW3) 1. Bypass Switch (SW1) If the VAC-100 is installed in a rear module that has a bypass relay, this two-position push-button is used to control the relay. • When the push-button is in the IN position, the VAC-100 is in the video signal path.

  • Page 27: Control And Monitoring Features

    Control and Monitoring Features This section provides information on the card-edge LEDs for the VAC-100. Refer to Figure 3.2 for the location of the LEDs. POWER LED (DS1) BYPASS LED (DS2) Bypass Switch (SW1) PGM VIDEO IN LED (DS3) PGM VIDEO OUT LED (DS4)
  • Page 28 When lit yellow, this LED indicates this indicates that the rear MODULE Yellow module connected to the VAC-100 is not one of the types (DS10) recognized by the software. Operation may not be correct. When lit green, this LED indicates the card is configured to Green insert VANC data in a valid line.

  • Page 29: Configuration

    Configuration In This Chapter This chapter explains how to use DashBoard to set up the VAC-100. This discussion is based on the use of DashBoard through a network connection. The order of sections in this chapter follows the workflow required to set up the VAC-100 for operation.

  • Page 30: Using Dashboard

    1. Ensure that you are running DashBoard software version 6.2.0 or higher. 2. Launch DashBoard by double-clicking its icon on your desktop. 3. Ensure that the openGear frame with your VAC-100 card(s) is displayed in the Tree View located on the left-side of the DashBoard window.

  • Page 31: General Settings

    1. Select the Settings tab. 2. Type a unique name for your card in the Card ID field. This is especially useful if you have more than one VAC-100 in a frame. If this field were blank, the name would automatically be “VAC-100”.

  • Page 32: Setting The Time Source

    Setting the Time Source The Time tab enables you to specify whether the VAC-100 acquires the time over the network from an NTP server or the time and date is set manually. The Time Source radio buttons control which method is used. The time is shown on the Program status tab and may be used by the Timecode tab.

  • Page 33: Naming The Data

    Naming the Data The VAC-100 has ten buffers in which to build VANC data packets. By default these buffers are labeled Metadata 1 to Metadata 10. However, you can change the buffer labels using the Edit Buffer Names tab. Note that the names specified in this tab are used throughout the tabs in DashBoard for that VAC-100 card.

  • Page 34: Authoring The Data

    This section provides a summary of the available tabs and the settings to configure in each. Audio metadata is a complex form of VANC data. The VAC-100 puts the tools in place to quickly and efficiently generate audio metadata which complies with SMPTE-2020 method A and B. The metadata for the different programs is normally very similar so copy and paste can be effectively used to limit the number of fields that need to change in the other programs.

  • Page 35: Authoring Timecode

    Timecode tab. Note that the VANC may include two types of timecode on three possible lines. Normally the first timecode found anywhere in the VANC is the one displayed. 5. Select a Timecode Type. 6. When using Jam mode: VAC-100 User Manual (Iss. 04) Configuration • 4–7...

  • Page 36: Authoring Broadcast Flags

    Version). ISAN codes are shown in the form of: . The RRRR-RRRR-RRRR-EEEE-X-VVVV-VVVV-Y VAC-100 KLV-encodes this number in accordance with SMPTE 336 and embeds it in a VANC packet as specified in SMPTE RP214. To author ISAN data 1. Select the ISAN tab.

  • Page 37: Authoring Dpi Triggers

    Blank fields are not part of the generic data nor is any non-used portion of a field. • What you enter into the field is what is placed in the generic record. VAC-100 User Manual (Iss. 04) Configuration • 4–9...
  • Page 38 • Use two backslashes (\\) in a row to put a single backslash character into the record. 5. Click Save to save the record into the buffer. 4–10 • Configuration VAC-100 User Manual (Iss. 04)

  • Page 39: Inserting The Data

    Inserting the Data The VAC-100 can insert zero to four encode services at a time from a selection of ten buffers containing authored data. The first step is to select which Encoding Service you wish to define and which Encode Source (authored data) to encode in that service. The Encode Condition determines when and how the data is encoded.

  • Page 40: Configuring The Alarms

    The Alarms tab allows you to specify which conditions in the VAC-100 will cause an alarm indication on your DashBoard screen. Whenever any of the enabled alarm conditions becomes true, the color of the indicator for the VAC-100 on the DashBoard screen switches from green to red.

  • Page 41: Monitoring

    The Outgoing Services tab provides a list of VANC services that are currently being inserted into the program video by the VAC-100. This shows the input video type, the last incoming LTC time code and indicates whether the rear module is in the active or bypass state.
  • Page 42 If all the indicators are green, the Card Status field displays a green indicator and the message “ ”. • If any of the indicators are red, the Card Status field displays a red indicator and a brief description of the underlying error condition. 4–14 • Configuration VAC-100 User Manual (Iss. 04)

  • Page 43: Managing User Settings

    Managing User Settings The VAC-100 enables you to save and load card configuration files to a *.bin file on your computer. This file captures how the settings were configured, allowing you to apply them to other cards of the same type. Alternatively, you can apply the factory default settings to the card.
  • Page 44 4–16 • Configuration VAC-100 User Manual (Iss. 04)

  • Page 45: Specifications

    Specifications In This Chapter This chapter provides the technical specification information for the VAC-100. Note that technical specifications are subject to change without notice. The following topics are discussed: • Technical Specifications VAC-100 User Manual (Iss. 04) Specifications • 5–1...

  • Page 46: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications This section provides technical specifications for the VAC-100. Table 5.1 VAC-100 Technical Specifications Category Parameter Specification Number of Inputs 480i 59.94 (SMPTE 259M) 576i 50 (SMPTE 259M) 1080i 50, 59.94, 60 (SMPTE 292M) Input Signal Standard Accommodated 720p 50, 59.94, 60 (SMPTE 292M) 1080p 23.98, 24 (SMPTE 292M)

  • Page 47: Service Information

    Service Information In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections: • Troubleshooting Checklist • Warranty and Repair Policy VAC-100 User Manual (Iss. 04) Service Information • 6–1...

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting Checklist

    Reset 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 VAC-100.

  • Page 49: Warranty And Repair Policy

    FIVE (5) years from the date of shipment from our factory. In the event that your VAC-100 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 50 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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