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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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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.
Contents Introduction Related Publications ..............................9 Documentation Conventions ............................ 9 Interface Elements ..............................9 User Entered Text ..............................9 Referenced Guides ..............................9 Menu Sequences ..............................9 Important Instructions ............................10 Contacting Technical Support ..........................10 Before You Begin Features .................................. 11 Functional Block Diagram .............................
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Technical Specifications Service Information Troubleshooting Checklist .............................27 Warranty and Repair Policy ...........................27 In Case of Problems ............................27 Glossary ii • Contents TSI-100 User Guide (v5.0)
• “Glossary” provides a list of terms used throughout this guide. Related Publications It is recommended to consult the following Ross documentation before installing and configuring your TSI-100: • DashBoard User Guide, Ross Part Number: 8351DR-004 • MFC-OG3-N and MFC-8322-S User Guide, Ross Part Number: 8322DR-004 •...
IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway for your device. Contacting Technical Support At Ross Video, we take pride in the quality of our products, but if problems occur, help is as close as the nearest telephone.
Before You Begin The TSI-1000 extracts the Transport Stream Identifier (TSID) from an ATSC ASI transport stream and closes GPIO contacts when the value does not match a user supplied value. This makes it an ideal device for signaling a modulator that a transport stream is present and is for the correct television channel.
For More Information on... • the TSI-100 menus in DashBoard, refer to the chapter “Configuration” on page 4-21. • using DashBoard, refer to the DashBoard User Guide available from our website. SNMP Monitoring and Control The Network Controller Card in the openGear frame provides optional support for remote monitoring of your frame and using the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), which is compatible with many third-party monitoring and control tools.
Hardware Overview This chapter provides a general overview of the user controls available on the TSI-100. Card Overview This section provides a general overview of the TSI-100 card components. Figure 2.1 TSI-100 — Components 1) Bypass Switch (SW1) 2) Reset Switch (SW3) 1.
POWER LED (DS1) BYPASS LED (DS2) Bypass Switch (SW1) ASI IN LED (DS3) ASI OUT LED (DS4) DS5 LED DS6 LED UNSUPPORTED REAR MODULE LED (DS7) BYPASS LED (DS8) NO VIDEO LED (DS9) UNKNOWN REAR MODULE LED (DS10) Reset Button (SW3) Figure 2.2 TSI-100 Card-edge Controls Status and Selection LEDs on the TSI-100 The front-edge of the TSI-100 has LED indicators for communication activity.
Table 2.1 LEDs on the TSI-100 Color Display and Description Green When lit green, this LED indicates correct operation. Unsupported Rear Module When lit red, this LED indicates that the rear module connected to the (DS7) TSI-100 is not supported by the software. Operation will not be correct. Green When lit green, this LED indicates correct operation.
Connections Overview This section briefly outlines the types of connections available on the rear modules. ASI In — BNC 1 accepts an ASI video signal. The TSI-100 requires this input in all cases. For convenience, it routes a BNC 1 reclocked copy of this signal to .
Unpacking Unpack each TSI-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. Quick Start Assuming you have an openGear frame, a TSI-100 card, and a suitable rear module, the following steps will allow you to start matching transport stream identifiers.
Re-name the card as follows: a. Select the Settings tab. b. Re-name the card. This will make the card easily identifiable within DashBoard especially when there is more than one card to configure. c. Click Apply. Select the TSID Setup tab. In the TSID Value field, enter the 4-digit TSID you wish to match on.
Screw Hole Module Seating Slots Align the top hole of the Rear Module with the screw on the top-edge of the frame back plane. Using a Phillips screwdriver and the supplied screw, fasten the Rear Module to the back plane of the frame. Do not over tighten.
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Product Status The Product tab provides read-only information, such as board revision, serial number, and rear module type. This information is helpful to a Ross Video technician when there are questions about the operation of the unit. TSI-100 User Guide (v5.0)
Alarms Status The Alarms status reports the current state of all the signals that can cause alarms. If you wish to disable an individual alarm clear the corresponding box in the Alarms setup tab. The following fields are displayed in the Alarms status tab: •...
Your TSI-100 can be upgraded in the field via DashBoard. To upgrade the software on a TSI-100 Contact Ross Technical Support for the latest software version file. Launch the DashBoard client on your computer. Display a tab for the card you wish to upgrade by double-clicking its status indicator in the Basic Tree View.
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Technical Specifications This chapter provides the technical specification information for the TSI-100. Technical specifications are subject to change without notice. Table 6.1 TSI-100 Technical Specifications Category Parameter Specification Transport Number of Inputs Stream Inputs Input Signal Standard Accommodated DVB-ASI (EN 50083-9) Impedance 75ohm terminating in Active mode Equalization...
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FIVE (5) years from the date of shipment from our factory. In the event that your TSI-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.
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Ross Video Limited will be shipped collect. The Ross Video Technical Support Department will continue to provide advice on any product manufactured by Ross Video Limited, beyond the warranty period without charge, for the life of the equipment.
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Glossary The following terms are used throughout this guide: Active image — the portion of the video picture area (production aperture) that is being utilized for output content. Active image excludes letterbox bars and pillar-box bars. Card — openGear terminal devices within openGear frames, including all components and switches. CBR —...
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