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Model 7900
HD Up/Down/Cross
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This data pack provides detailed installation, configuration and operation information for
the 7900 HD Up/Down/Cross Converter module as part of the Avenue Signal
Integration System.
The module information in this data pack is organized into the following sections:
• Module Overview
• Applications
• Installation
• Cabling
• Module Configuration and Control
Front Panel Controls and Indicators
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Avenue PC Remote Control
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Avenue Touch Screen Remote Control
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• Troubleshooting
• Software Updating
• Warranty and Factory Service
• Specifications
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Revision 2.3 SW v2.3.3
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  • Page 1 Model 7900 HD Up/Down/Cross Converter Data Pack N S E M B L E Revision 2.3 SW v2.3.3 This data pack provides detailed installation, configuration and operation information for the 7900 HD Up/Down/Cross Converter module as part of the Avenue Signal Integration System.

  • Page 2: Module Overview

    Model 7900 HD Up/Down/Cross Converter MODULE OVERVIEW The 7900 module is a flexible, configurable up and downconverter for use in broadcast and post-production. It can process SD (Standard Definition) signals into HD, downconvert HD signals into SD, and perform format and aspect ratio conversion on both SD and HD signals.
  • Page 3 Model 7900 HD Up/Down/Cross Converter 7900 HD Up/Down/Cross Converter Functional Block Diagram, Landscape View 7900-3...
  • Page 4 Model 7900 HD Up/Down/Cross Converter 7900 HD Up/Down/Cross Converter Functional Block Diagram, Portrait View 7900-4...
  • Page 5 Model 7900 HD Up/Down/Cross Converter Automatic Aspect Ratio Conversion – The 7900 supports WSS (Wide Screen Signaling), AFD (Active Format Description) to mark or identify the aspect ratio of the video content. These flags are generated at the output of the module and read at the module input.
  • Page 6 Model 7900 HD Up/Down/Cross Converter APPLICATIONS SD Upconversion The 7900 module can be utilized to upconvert SD video from many different source types. As shown in the example below, the SD ingest signal from a satellite is fed to a 7900 module where it is upconverted to feed an HD Master Control Switcher.
  • Page 7 Model 7900 HD Up/Down/Cross Converter SD Aspect Ratio Conversion The 7900 module can perform standard definition aspect ratio conversion to convert the aspect ratio of the SD input signal to a different aspect ratio needed on the output. In the example shown below, the input from an SD camera with 16:9 lenses can be fed a an anamorphic signal to the 7900 where the aspect ratio can be corrected for feeding an SD switcher requiring an aspect ratio of Letterbox 16:9.

  • Page 8: Installation

    Model 7900 HD Up/Down/Cross Converter INSTALLATION Submodule Installation An optional audio submodule installs on the component side of the 7900 module circuit board. If the option is ordered with the 7900 module, it will come already installed. To install an audio submodule, locate the three connectors on the left side of the circuit board as shown below and line the connectors up, checking the alignment.
  • Page 9 Model 7900 HD Up/Down/Cross Converter 3RU Backplane Connect HD or SD output destinations to BNCs HD/SD Out 1 and HD/SD Out 2. BNCs HD/SD Out 3 Cpst Out and HD/SD Out 4 Cpst Out can also be configured as either serial or composite when the module is outputting an SD signal.

  • Page 10: Module Configuration And Control

    Model 7900 HD Up/Down/Cross Converter MODULE CONFIGURATION AND CONTROL The configuration parameters for each Avenue module must be selected after installation. This can be done remotely using one of the Avenue remote control options or locally using the module front panel controls. Each module has a Remote/Local switch on the front edge of the circuit board which must first be set to the desired control mode.
  • Page 11 Model 7900 HD Up/Down/Cross Converter 7900 Parameter Table FACTORY DEFAULT CONTROL LOCAL REMOTE DEFAULT USER LEVEL Ext Ref Reference Source Ext Ref Master Ref Ext Ref Level 1 Video In Ref Mode Switch1: Anamorphic Ana or Proc Pillar Box Mode Anamorphic Level 1 Mode Switch 2:...
  • Page 12 Model 7900 HD Up/Down/Cross Converter 7900 Parameter Table FACTORY DEFAULT CONTROL LOCAL REMOTE DEFAULT USER LEVEL Width (Manual) 100% +/ – 100% 100% Admin Height (Manual) 100% +/ – 100% 100% Admin Hor Position +/ – 100% Admin (Manual) Ver Position +/ –...
  • Page 13 Model 7900 HD Up/Down/Cross Converter 7900 Parameter Table (Continued) FACTORY DEFAULT CONTROL LOCAL REMOTE DEFAULT USER LEVEL Cpst Out Setup Level 2 Ch 1-8 In (level) 0 dB –70 to +12 dB 0 dB Level 1 Ch 1 – Output 1 Ch 1 –...
  • Page 14 Model 7900 HD Up/Down/Cross Converter 7900 Parameter Table (Continued) FACTORY DEFAULT CONTROL LOCAL REMOTE DEFAULT USER LEVEL Group 1 Mux Group Group 2 Group 1 Group 1 Level 1 A and B Group 3 Group 4 –20 dBFS Dig Ref Level –20 dBFS –20 dBFS Level 1...

  • Page 15: Front Panel Controls And Indicators

    Model 7900 HD Up/Down/Cross Converter Front Panel Controls and Indicators The front edge indicators and switch settings are shown in the diagram below: Video In green LED: Ref In green LED: ON indicates signal is present ON indicates external reference and equalized.

  • Page 16: Avenue Pc Remote Configuration

    Model 7900 HD Up/Down/Cross Converter Avenue PC Remote Configuration The Avenue PC remote control menus for this module are illustrated and explained below. Refer to the 7900 Parameter Table for a summary of available parameters that can be set remotely through the menus illustrated. The Configuration Summary gives tips and general background information on setting the parameters.
  • Page 17 Model 7900 HD Up/Down/Cross Converter The Mode menu allows you to configure the following: • Mode – indicates the mode in which the unit is running (Upconvert, Downconvert, Cross Convert, ARC [Aspect Ratio Convert]). The mode is determined by the output selection made in the Format menu. •...
  • Page 18 Model 7900 HD Up/Down/Cross Converter When Manual is selected in the Mode menu, you may set the output format mode of the upconverted HD output with the following controls: • Width – sets the aspect ratio width. • Height – sets the aspect ratio height. •...
  • Page 19 Model 7900 HD Up/Down/Cross Converter The Proc menu shown below allows you to adjust the following video processing parameters for the signal: • Gain – adjust the percentage of overall gain (luminance and chrominance). • Chroma – adjust the percentage of chroma amplitude. •...
  • Page 20 Model 7900 HD Up/Down/Cross Converter Use the Vid Out menu shown below to adjust the following parameters: • Vert Blanking – set the blanking mode to Narrow (lines 1-9 are blanked in NTSC, lines 1-6 in PAL) or Wide (lines 1-20 in NTSC, lines 1-22 in PAL). •...
  • Page 21 Model 7900 HD Up/Down/Cross Converter When an 8415 Audio Processor submodule is installed, use the Aud Mix A and B menus to control the audio mixing and shuffling of the module. Each output bus assignment will be indicated by a green box. For Channels 1 –...
  • Page 22 Model 7900 HD Up/Down/Cross Converter For Channels 5 – 8, use the Audio Mix B menu shown below to set the following • Input Ch 5 – assign Input Channel 5 to the desired output bus or tie to Channel 6. Set the input level using the slider control or by entering a number in the window and pressing the Enter key on your PC.
  • Page 23 Model 7900 HD Up/Down/Cross Converter Use the Aud Delay menu shown below for the 8415 Audio submodule to adjust the amount of audio delay on the output: • Auto Track – enable auto tracking by selecting On or Off. • Bulk Delay – set the amount of bulk delay using the left and right arrows or enter a value in the msec field and press the Enter key on your PC.
  • Page 24 Model 7900 HD Up/Down/Cross Converter Use the Aud In A menu to adjust the following parameters: • 1/2 Input – select the input audio source for Input 1/2. • 3/4 Input – select the input audio source for Input 3/4. When an AES input pair is selected as an input, the corresponding AES BNC on the rear of the module will become an input.
  • Page 25 Model 7900 HD Up/Down/Cross Converter Use the Aud In B menu to adjust the following parameters: • 5/6 Input – select the input audio source for Input 5/6. • 7/8 Input – select the input audio source for Input 7/8. When an AES input pair is selected as an input, the corresponding AES BNC on the rear of the module will become an input.
  • Page 26 Model 7900 HD Up/Down/Cross Converter Use the Aud Out menu to adjust the following audio output parameters: • Audio Embed A – turn embedding Off for no embedding to take place in the output signal. Select Replace to replace the targeted group in the stream with new content.
  • Page 27 Model 7900 HD Up/Down/Cross Converter The MetaData menu reports or provides settings for the following closed captioning and timecode parameters: • CC Input Line – You do not need to set the value for this control. If an SD signal is present on the input, the module will autosense which line the caption data is on and report that information in the Captions In box.
  • Page 28 Model 7900 HD Up/Down/Cross Converter The Memory menu allows you to save overall module setups to five memory registers as follows: • Select Save, then one of the five memory registers Reg 1 – 5. The box will turn green. The entire module setup is now saved in the selected register. •...

  • Page 29: Avenue Touch Screen Remote Configuration

    Model 7900 HD Up/Down/Cross Converter Avenue Touch Screen Remote Configuration The Avenue Touch Screen remote control menus for this module are illustrated and explained below. Refer to the 7900 Parameter Table for a summary of available parame- ters that can be set remotely through the menus illustrated. The Configuration Summary gives tips and general background information on setting the parameters.
  • Page 30 Model 7900 HD Up/Down/Cross Converter The Mode menu allows you to configure the following: • Mode – indicates the mode in which the unit is running (Upconvert, Downconvert, Cross convert, ARC [Aspect Ratio Convert]). The mode is determined by the output selection made in the Format menu. •...
  • Page 31 Model 7900 HD Up/Down/Cross Converter When Manual is selected in the Mode menu, you may set the output format mode of the upconverted HD output with the following controls: Manual • Width – sets the aspect ratio width. • Height – sets the aspect ratio height. •...
  • Page 32 Model 7900 HD Up/Down/Cross Converter Use the Config menu below to enable the following controls: • Noise Reduce – adjusts the amount of noise reduction on the output signal from Off, Low, Medium, or High. The typical setting for this parameter is Off or Low.
  • Page 33 Model 7900 HD Up/Down/Cross Converter The Proc menu allows you to adjust the following video processing parameters for the signal: • Gain – adjust the percentage of overall gain (luminance and chrominance). • Chroma – adjust the percentage of chroma amplitude. •...
  • Page 34 Model 7900 HD Up/Down/Cross Converter Use the Vid Out menu shown below to adjust the following parameters: • Vert Blanking – set the blanking mode to Narrow (lines 1-9 are blanked in NTSC, lines 1-6 in PAL) or Wide (lines 1-20 in NTSC, lines 1-22 in PAL). •...
  • Page 35 Model 7900 HD Up/Down/Cross Converter When an 8415 Audio Processor submodule is installed, use the Aud Mix A and B menus shown next to control the audio mixing and shuffling of the module. Each output bus assignment will be indicated by a green box. For Channels 1 –...
  • Page 36 Model 7900 HD Up/Down/Cross Converter For Channels 5 – 8, use the Audio Mix B menu shown below to set the following • Input Ch 5 – assign Input Channel 5 to the desired output bus or tie to Channel 6. Set the input level using the slider control or by entering a number in the pop-up keypad and pressing the Enter key.
  • Page 37 Model 7900 HD Up/Down/Cross Converter Use the Aud Delay menu shown below for the 8415 Audio submodule to adjust the amount of audio delay on the output: • Auto Track – enable auto tracking by selecting On or Off. • Bulk Delay – set the amount of bulk delay using the left and right arrows or enter a value in the msec field with the pop-up keypad and press the Enter key.
  • Page 38 Model 7900 HD Up/Down/Cross Converter Use the Aud In A menu to adjust the following parameters: • 1/2 Input – select the input audio source for Input 1/2. • 3/4 Input – select the input audio source for Input 3/4. When an AES input pair is selected as an input, the corresponding AES BNC on the rear of the module will become an input.
  • Page 39 Model 7900 HD Up/Down/Cross Converter Use the Aud In B menu to adjust the following parameters: • 5/6 Input – select the input audio source for Input 5/6. • 7/8 Input – select the input audio source for Input 7/8. When an AES input pair is selected as an input, the corresponding AES BNC on the rear of the module will become an input.
  • Page 40 Model 7900 HD Up/Down/Cross Converter Use the Aud Out menu shown below to adjust the following audio output parameters: • Audio Embed A – turn embedding Off for no embedding to take place in the output signal. Select Replace to replace the targeted group in the stream with new content.
  • Page 41 Model 7900 HD Up/Down/Cross Converter The MetaData menu below allows you to set the following closed captioning and time- code parameters: • CC Input Line – You do not need to set the value for this control. If an SD signal is present on the input, the module will autosense which line the caption data is on and report that information in the Captions In box.
  • Page 42 Model 7900 HD Up/Down/Cross Converter The Memory menu shown below allows you to save overall module setups to five memory registers as follows: • Select Save, then one of the five memory registers Reg 1 – 5. The box will turn green.

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    Model 7900 HD Up/Down/Cross Converter TROUBLESHOOTING As a troubleshooting aid, the signal presence, power and CPU status can be easily monitored from the front panel of this module using the indicators explained in the Front Panel Switches and Indicators section. The following status items can be monitored using the Avenue Touch Screen Control Panel, Express Panel, or PC Application: •...

  • Page 44: Warranty And Factory Service

    This Module is covered by a five year limited warranty. If you require service (under warranty or not), please contact Ensemble Designs and ask for customer service before you return the unit. This will allow the service technician to provide any other suggestions for identifying the problem and recommend possible solutions.

  • Page 45: Specifications

    Model 7900 HD Up/Down/Cross Converter SPECIFICATIONS 7900 HD Up/Down/Cross Converter Serial Digital Input: Number: Signal Type: HD Serial Digital 1.485 Gb/s SMPTE 274M, 292M or 296M or SD Serial Digital 270 Mb/s SMPTE 259M (both 525 and 625 SD standards) Impedance: 75 Ω, BNC Return Loss:...
  • Page 46 Model 7900 HD Up/Down/Cross Converter Analog Video Output (when SD output is configured for composite) Number: Two Maximum (BNCs shared with SD SDI outputs) Type: NTSC or PAL Composite Standard matches SD output Impedance: 75 Ω BNC Return Loss: > 40 dB Sample Rate: 30kHz to 100kHz Output DC:...
  • Page 47 Model 7900 HD Up/Down/Cross Converter Embedded Inputs Number: Four AES Streams (from video input) Eight channels from any two of four groups Selectable to any of four groups Type: SMPTE 274M Compliant Selectable to any of four groups Channels: Eight Bit Depth: 20 or 24 Bit AES/EBU Digital Outputs...

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