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KAM-XM-SERIES
KAM-XM-UDC/UPC/UNC/DNC MODULES
Instruction Manual
SOFTWARE VERSION 1.4.1
071833002
AUGUST 2005

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  • Page 1 KAM-XM-SERIES KAM-XM-UDC/UPC/UNC/DNC MODULES Instruction Manual SOFTWARE VERSION 1.4.1 071833002 AUGUST 2005...
  • Page 2 +33 1 45 29 73 00 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,...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface ..............About This Manual .
  • Page 4 Contents Temporal Recursive Web Page ........Mosquito Web Page .

  • Page 5: Preface

    Preface About This Manual This manual describes the features of a specific 2000 Series module in the Kameleon Media Processing System. As part of this module family, it is subject to Safety and Regulatory Compliance described in the 2000 Series frame and power supply documentation (see the 2000 Series Frames Instruc- tion Manual).
  • Page 6 Preface KAM-XM-SERIES Instruction Manual...

  • Page 7: Kam-Xm Series Up/Down Conversion Modules

    KAM-XM Series Up/Down Conversion Modules Introduction This manual covers installation, configuration and operation of the fol- lowing Kameleon KAM-XM Series modules: • KAM-XM-UDC – HDTV Up/Down Converter • KAM-XM-UPC – HDTV High Quality Up Converter • KAM-XM-UNC – HDTV Up Converter with Advanced SDTV Noise Reduction •...

  • Page 8: Module Descriptions

    Module Descriptions The KAM-XM Up/Down conversion series modules also feature: • Proprietary Teranex™ PixelMotion™ De-interlacing, • Support of SD and HD video with embedded audio, including Dolby-E, • Hot-swap capability, • Operates in the same frame with other 2000 and Kameleon modules, •...

  • Page 9: Supported Up/Down Conversion Rates

    Module Descriptions Supported Up/Down Conversion Rates The modules support the conversion rates summarized in Table Table 2. Format Conversion Input/Output Combinations KAM-XM- Input Format Output Format 480i59.94 480i59.94 480i59.94 720p59.94 480i59.94 1080i59.94 576i50 576i50 576i50 720p50 576i50 1080i50 720p50 576i50 720p59.94 480i59.94 1080i50...

  • Page 10: System Requirements

    System Requirements System Requirements Operation of the KAM-XM modules in 2000 Series frames has the following hardware and software requirements: • Modules must be installed in a 2000T1DNG or 2000T3DNG Kameleon 2000 Series frame containing a a 2000GEN module. • The frame must have a 2000NET module with assembly number 671-5231-01 or later running software version 3.2.2 or later.

  • Page 11: Quick Start Guide

    Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide This Quick Start Guide is provided for an overview of installing the KAM-XM modules. Each step gives you a link to a more detailed descrip- tion of each process. 1. Install the KAM-XM modules in the 2000 Kameleon frame. Install the XM-IO-1 Rear module first, then install the front module in the corresponding front slot ( Module Placement in the 2000 Frame on...

  • Page 12: Installation

    Installation Installation Installation of a KAM-XM module set is a process of: • Placing the KAM-XM rear module in a frame slot, • Placing the front media module in the corresponding front slot, and • Cabling signal ports. Module Placement in the 2000 Frame There are twelve slot locations in both the front and rear of a Kameleon 3 RU frame to accommodate KAM-XM modules.
  • Page 13 Installation Figure 1. 2000T3NG Frame, Rear View Mid-frame motherboard with power and communication buses Slot 2 Slot 8 Slot 4 Slot 10 Slot 6 Slot 12 Use rear media module slots 8, 10, and 12 Use rear media module slots 2, 4, and 6 For a 1 RU frame, place the rear module in the lower slot as shown in Figure Figure 2.
  • Page 14 Installation 2. Insert the rear module into the vacant rear slot of the frame as illustrated in Figure 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.
  • Page 15 Installation Figure 5. 2000T1 Frame, Front Slots Reference Distribution Slot (6) Network Slot (5) Power Supply Slot (7) Front Media Slots (1-4) 6. With the component side up, insert the front media module in the corresponding front slot (see Figure 7.

  • Page 16: Cabling

    Installation Cabling All cabling to the KAM-XM module set is done on the corresponding Dual Height KAM-XM-R rear module (XM-IO-1) at the back of the 2000 frame. KAM-XM-R Rear Module Connections Refer to Figure 7 for an illustration of the KAM-XM rear module. The KAM-XM rear module provides the following input and output and control connections.
  • Page 17 Installation KAM-XM-UPC For a KAM-XM-UPC HDTV Up Converter, connect the SD signal to be up converted to the IN (J2) BNC. Loop the signal from the LOOP (J1) BNC to another destination if required. Connect the OUT1 (J5) and OUT2 (J4) BNCs to the HDTV device. KAM-XM-UDC For a KAM-XM-UDC HDTV Up/Down Converter, connect the SD signal to be up converted or the HD signal to be down converted to the IN (J2)

  • Page 18: Gpi0 Connections For Gpi Control

    Installation GPI0 Connections for GPI Control The KAM-XM modules can receive up to three General Purpose Interface (GPI) external triggers to automatically activate specific user preset E-MEM registers configured on the GPI (page 58) and E-MEM web pages (page 59). Customer-supplied external GPI triggers are wired through con- nector J6 (GPIO) on the rear module.

  • Page 19: Power Up And Module Status

    Power Up and Module Status Power Up and Module Status The front LED indicators are illustrated in Figure Upon power-up, the green PWR LED should light. Note The KAM-XM module will take approximately 25 seconds to boot up. Refer to Table 4 on page 20 to see a complete list of possible operating con- ditions and the resulting indicator status.
  • Page 20 Power Up and Module Status A red FAULT LED indicates an error situation and, when noted with the other indicator LEDs, can indicate a specific problem area. Table 4 describes signal output and LED indications for the various input combinations and user settings.

  • Page 21: Configuration And Adjustments

    Configuration and Adjustments Configuration and Adjustments The KAM-XM modules are configured remotely using the 2000NET network interface GUI and/or a networked Newton Control Panel. Refer to the following sections for configuration instructions: • Configuration Summary (page • Newton Control Panel Configuration (page •...

  • Page 22: Format Conversion

    Configuration and Adjustments This is done by a process of de-interlacing the input signal so that the full vertical detail of the input is retained. On the KAM-XM modules this is basically accomplished by using an enhanced version of motion compen- sated de-interlacing which generates a motion vector for every pixel in the image.

  • Page 23: Aspect Ratio Modes

    Configuration and Adjustments Aspect Ratio Modes Most SD material is in a 4:3 aspect ratio while HD material is 16:9. Aspect ratio in this case refers to the ratio of an image width to height, not related to image size. The effect of aspect ratio in up conversion (4:3 to 16:9) is a process of cropping, stretching, or squeezing the image.
  • Page 24 Configuration and Adjustments • Common Side (Common Left & Right) – this mode ensures that the left and right edges of the input image match the left and right edge of the output aspect ratio. As illustrated in the Anamorphic example (Figure 9 on page 23), for a 4:3 image, the left and right edges are stretched to...

  • Page 25: Proc Amp Controls

    Configuration and Adjustments Proc Amp Controls Proc Amp controls are provided for making adjustments to the output video signal. Each Proc Amp function must be enabled before adjustments can be made. The following Proc Amp controls are available: • Video Gain – sets the overall amplitude with a range of ± 6 dB. •...

  • Page 26: Noise Reduction

    Configuration and Adjustments Noise Reduction Two of the modules covered in this manual (KAM-XM-UNC – Up Con- verter with Noise Reduction and KAM-XM-UDC– Up/Down Converter) provide the additional noise filtering and reduction controls described below. Spike Filtering This is an adaptive median filter that works well in removing random impulse noise.

  • Page 27: Temporal Recursive Filtering

    Configuration and Adjustments Controls for this filter type include the following: • Enable – the filter must be enabled. • Boost – sets the amount of amplitude prior to the cutoff frequency. This boosting of the amplitudes gives the appearance of sharpening in the image to help compensate for blurring that occurs when filtering out high frequency information.
  • Page 28 Configuration and Adjustments • Manual mode – when Auto mode is turned off, the temporal recursive filter is in Manual mode. This will activate a number of controls for manual temporal filtering. The Distance control is set to determine the sensitivity to motion between the current frame and historical frames.

  • Page 29: Color Legalizer

    Configuration and Adjustments Color Legalizer Color legalizer controls are provided to set the upper and lower limits for luma and chroma values to be within legal limits for broadcasting and downstream equipment. Each luma and chroma value is a 10-bit value making the minimum limit 0 and the maximum limit 1019.

  • Page 30: Configuration Summary Table

    Configuration and Adjustments Configuration Summary Table Table 5 provides a complete summary of the KAM-XM functions and a comparison of the functionality available with each control type along with the ranges and default values for each parameter. Table 5. Summary of KAM-XM Configuration Functions Function Range/Choices Web Page/...
  • Page 31 Configuration and Adjustments Table 5. Summary of KAM-XM Configuration Functions Function Range/Choices Web Page/ Newton Notes/ Default Type Resolution Function Name Panel Conditions Anamorphic, Common Top, Common Side, or Aspect/ Current Aspect selection Anamorphic Aspect FlexView Current Aspect pulldown (480i/59.94 to 1080i/59.94 only) Aspect/ All modules...
  • Page 32 Configuration and Adjustments Table 5. Summary of KAM-XM Configuration Functions Function Range/Choices Web Page/ Newton Notes/ Default Type Resolution Function Name Panel Conditions Color Legalizer/ Luma Limit High 4 to 1019 Color Legalizer Levels/ LumaLmtH Luma Limit High control Color Legalizer/ Luma Limit Low 4 to 979 Color Legalizer Levels/...

  • Page 33: 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 34: 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 35 Configuration and Adjustments Figure 14. 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 36: 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 KAM-XM web page operations. (The examples shown throughout this manual represent 2000NET software version 4.0.0 or later): • Pulldown menus allow you to choose selections from a list. Pulldown Menus •...
  • Page 37 Configuration and Adjustments An example of the Status page for each of the modules covered in this manual are shown in Figure 15 (UDC), Figure 16 (UPC), Figure 17 (UNC), Figure 18 (DNC). Figure 15. KAM-XM-UDC Status Header Figure 16. KAM-XM-UPC Status Header Figure 17.

  • Page 38: Links And Web Pages

    Configuration and Adjustments Links and Web Pages The Kameleon 2000 GUI provides the following links (see graphic at left) to configuration web pages for all of the modules covered in this manual unless otherwise specified: • Status – reports input signal status, warnings, and module information including part number, serial number and software versions (page •...

  • Page 39: Status Web Page

    Configuration and Adjustments Status Web Page The Status web page (Figure 19 on page 40) provides an overall indication of the health of the system in the following sections: this link • Status Header – the same on all KAM-XM configuration pages (see Page Operations and Functional Elements on page 36), •...
  • Page 40 Configuration and Adjustments Figure 19. KAM-XM Status Web Page Warning/Fault reporting area KAM-XM-SERIES Instruction Manual...

  • Page 41: License Web Page

    Configuration and Adjustments License Web Page The License web page (Figure 20) displays read-only values for identifying the License Tag and Key and the type of module in the Licensed Packages this area. link Note This information is set at the factory to determine module type and options. Figure 20.

  • Page 42: Setup Web Page

    Configuration and Adjustments Setup Web Page The Setup web page (Figure 21 on page 43) provides the following controls for the module: this • – set the module reference to either (from the currently Reference Input link selected video input) or (from the 2000GEN module in the External frame).
  • Page 43 Configuration and Adjustments Figure 21. KAM-XM Setup Web Page. KAM-XM-SERIES Instruction Manual...

  • Page 44: Format Web Page

    Configuration and Adjustments Format Web Page The Format web page (Figure 22 on page 45) provides the following con- trols for the module: this • – in the Format Conversion display, the input Format Conversion Current link and output format are displayed. To change the input, use the Input pulldown and select the format.
  • Page 45 Configuration and Adjustments Figure 22. KAM-XM Format Web Page. KAM-XM-SERIES Instruction Manual...

  • Page 46: Aspect Web Page

    Configuration and Adjustments Aspect Web Page The Aspect web page (Figure 23 on page 47) provides the following con- trols for selecting and adjusting the aspect ratio mode for the module: this • – Set the desired Aspect mode to one of the following: Current Aspect link •...
  • Page 47 Configuration and Adjustments Figure 23. KAM-XM Aspect Web Page KAM-XM-SERIES Instruction Manual...

  • Page 48: Proc Amp Web Page

    Configuration and Adjustments Proc Amp Web Page The Proc Amp web page (Figure 24) provides the controls for adjusting the video processing parameters for the output of the module. Ranges and this default values are summarized in Table 5 on page link Each control must be enabled by checking the checkbox.

  • Page 49: Detail Enhance Web Page

    Configuration and Adjustments Detail Enhance Web Page The Detail Enhance web page (Figure 25) provides the controls for deter- mining the amount of detail enhancement applied to the signal. this link Each control must be enabled by checking the corresponding Enable checkbox.

  • Page 50: Spike Web Page

    Configuration and Adjustments Spike Web Page The Spike web page (Figure 26) is active only on the KAM-XM-UNC module. this link This web page provides noise reduction with an adaptive median filter that works well in reducing random impulse noise. Refer to Spike Filtering on page 26 for a discussion of the Spike filter.

  • Page 51: Brickwall Web Page

    Configuration and Adjustments Brickwall Web Page The Brickwall web page (Figure 27) is active only on the KAM-XM-UNC module. this link This web page provides noise reduction by using a low pass filter with a sharp cutoff to attenuate high frequencies. This type of filter is best for diminishing Gaussian and impulse noise.

  • Page 52: Temporal Recursive Web Page

    Configuration and Adjustments Temporal Recursive Web Page The Temporal Recursive web page is active only on the KAM-XM-UNC module. this link This is a motion adaptive temporal recursive filter that works well in removing random and Gaussian noise. Refer to Temporal Recursive Filtering on page 27 for a discussion on using this filter.
  • Page 53 Configuration and Adjustments Manual Mode Enable control by turning off. The web page will appear as Manual Auto shown in Figure Use the controls below in Manual Mode: • – when enabled ( ), a red overlay is superimposed onto Red Overlay areas in the input image where the temporal recursive filter identifies motion.
  • Page 54 Configuration and Adjustments • – sets the distance threshold to determine the sensitivity to Distance motion between the current frame and historical frames. The range of this control is from 0 – 40, with the nominal value for the distance threshold at 15.

  • Page 55: Mosquito Web Page

    Configuration and Adjustments Mosquito Web Page The Mosquito web page (Figure 30) indicates it is not available on these module types. this link Figure 30. KAM-XM Mosquito Web Page Advanced Aperture Web Page The Advance Aperture web page (Figure 31) indicates it is not available on these module types.

  • Page 56: Color Legalizer Web Page

    Configuration and Adjustments Color Legalizer Web Page The Color Legalizer web page (Figure 32) provides the controls for setting the high and low legal limits for the luma and chroma values as described this Color Legalizer on page link Use the following controls to set limits for Luma and Chroma: High •...

  • Page 57: Grain Insertion Web Page

    Configuration and Adjustments Grain Insertion Web Page The Grain Insertion web page (Figure 33) indicates it is not available on these module types. this link Figure 33. KAM-XM Grain Insertion Web Page KAM-XM-SERIES Instruction Manual...

  • Page 58: Gpi Web Page

    Configuration and Adjustments GPI Web Page The GPI web page (Figure 34) allows enabling and selection of E-MEM reg- isters to be recalled by three external GPI inputs (Input 1-3). The E-MEM presets are defined on the E-MEM web page (E-MEM Web Page on page 59).

  • Page 59: E-Mem Web Page

    Configuration and Adjustments E-MEM Web Page The E-MEM web page provides local operations for learning and recalling configurations into 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 60 Configuration and Adjustments Figure 35. KAM-XM E-MEM Web Page – Standard View KAM-XM-SERIES Instruction Manual...
  • Page 61 Configuration and Adjustments Figure 36. KAM-XM E-MEM Web Page – Advanced View KAM-XM-SERIES Instruction Manual...
  • Page 62 Configuration and Adjustments To save an E-MEM configuration to a file on a hard drive or other accessible media: 1. Select the corresponding Save to... button in the File Operations section. 2. This will bring up a File Download screen (not shown), select Save to bring up the Save As screen shown in Figure Figure 37.
  • Page 63 Configuration and Adjustments To load a saved E-MEM from a location: 1. Select the Load from ... button in the File Operations section. 2. This will bring up the Load E-MEM page (Figure 38). Figure 38. Load E-MEM Page KAM-XM-SERIES Instruction Manual...
  • Page 64 Configuration and Adjustments 3. Select Browse to open the Choose File window (Figure 39). Browse to the location of the file you wish to load and select the .bin file then the Open button to load the file or enter the filename and path in the Enter filename box.

  • Page 65: Slot Config Web Page

    Configuration and Adjustments Slot Config Web Page Use the Slot Config web page (Figure 40) to perform the following func- tions on the module: • – You may identify the module by typing a specific Slot Identification name in the field.
  • Page 66 Configuration and Adjustments • When the box has been checked, the current configu- Restore upon Install ration saved to this slot is saved as slot memory. When the current module is removed and another module of the same type and software version is installed, the configuration saved to the 2000NET module will be downloaded to the new module.
  • Page 67 Configuration and Adjustments • – select the SNMP Trap Reports link to open the SNMP Trap Reports Link 2000NET SNMP Reporting web page. This link will only be present when SNMP Agent software has been installed on the 2000NET module. This web page allows configuration of what alarms and warn- ings are reported to the SNMP management software.

  • Page 68: Software Update Page

    Configuration and Adjustments Software Update Page The Software update page (Figure 41) allows updating of software from remote locations such as a CD-ROM or the Grass Valley web site. Updating with this method requires the use of an ftp server application also available from the Grass Valley web site.
  • Page 69 Configuration and Adjustments Acquiring the Latest Software To acquire the latest Kameleon software, connect to the Grass Valley Cus- tomer Service FAQ database from the following URL: http://gvg.custhelp.com This will take you to the Grass Valley Customer Service FAQ data base. The information provided here is the most up-to-date.
  • Page 70 Configuration and Adjustments 3. In the main NetConfig directory, locate a folder named modular . If this folder does not exist, create a folder called in the main modular NetConfig directory. 4. Move the six .fld files you copied into the main NetConfig directory into this directory.
  • Page 71 Configuration and Adjustments 11. Highlight the apps Device Type. All KAM-XM modules accessible on this subnet will be displayed in the window on the right with their current software version and frame IP Address. Figure 42. NetConfig Load Software Screen – First .fld Download Select apps and a KAM-XM Client Name.
  • Page 72 For more information on using NetConfig, refer to the NetConfig Net- working Application Instruction Manual which is included with the option, available on the Thomson Grass Valley web site, and may also be present in the NetConfig directory during some NetConfig installations (Newton Control Panel installation is one example).

  • Page 73: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications Table 6. KAM-XM Series Specifications Parameter Value SD/HD Video Input Standard KAM-XM-UNC SMPTE 259-C (270 Mb/s) KAM-XM-UPC KAM-XM-UDC SMPTE 259-C (270 Mb/s), SMPTE 292M (1.5 Gb/s), SMPTE 274M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 349M KAM-XM-DNC SMPTE 292M (1.5 Gb/s), SMPTE 274M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 349M Number of inputs 1 with active loop-through Connector...
  • Page 74 Specifications Table 6. KAM-XM Series Specifications - (continued) Parameter Value Wideband jitter < 0.2 UI Input to Output Processing Delay Video delay KAM-XM-UNC KAM-XM-UPC 4 frames (up conversion) KAM-XM-UDC KAM-XM-UDC 2 frames (down conversion) KAM-XM-DNC Audio delay Delayed and re-embedded in time with the output video Electrical Power 27 W...

  • Page 75: Service

    Service Service The KAM-XM modules make extensive use of surface-mount technology and programmed parts to achieve compact size and adherence to demanding technical specifications. Circuit modules should not be ser- viced in the field unless as directed by Grass Valley Customer Service. Power-up Diagnostics Failure If the module has not passed self-diagnostics, do not attempt to trouble- shoot.
  • Page 76 Service KAM-XM-SERIES Instruction Manual...
  • Page 77 Index Numerics 2000GEN module cabling 2000NET module CH1 STAT LED requirements Clear button closed caption setting line summary table Advanced Aperture web page Coarse adjust button anti-alias filter overview overview color legalizer remote control overview summary table remote control application loading message summary table aspect ratio Color Legalizer web page...
  • Page 78 Index GPI web page Grain Insertion web page E-MEM Grass Valley web site advanced view description load from file save to file standard view web page IFF ERR LED environmental input cabling installation factory defaults recall factory defaults recall factory names KAM-XM module summary table descriptions...
  • Page 79 Index software updating proc amp control summary table Newton Control Panel overview SEQ ACT LED OFF ERR LED Setup web page online documentation Slot Config web page operational modes slot identification outputs slot memory cabling SNMP reporting enabling software download from web Software Update web page passive rear module software version...
  • Page 80 Index VBI blanking selecting lines summary table Vert Interpolation deinterlace type VOLT TRIP LED web browser overview web site documentation FAQ database Grass Valley software download KAM-XM-SERIES Instruction Manual...

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