EVS Synapse U4D100 Installation And Operation Manual

EVS Synapse U4D100 Installation And Operation Manual

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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
Synapse
U4D100
4-Wire 4K Ultra HD to 1080p Down Converter
Version 1.00 | November 2021

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL Synapse U4D100 4-Wire 4K Ultra HD to 1080p Down Converter Version 1.00 | November 2021...
  • Page 3 You will find the full list of addresses and phone numbers on the following webpage: https://evs.com/contact/offices. User Manuals on EVS Website The latest version of the user manual, if any, and other user manuals on EVS products can be found at the EVS download center, on the following webpage: https://download-area.evs.com. Synapse U4D100 | Disclaimer |...
  • Page 4: General Information

    NEVER bypass any fuse. NEVER replace any fuse with a value or type other than those specified. NEVER attempt to repair this product. If a problem occurs, contact your local EVS distributor. NEVER expose this product to extremely high or low temperatures.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    3.2. Using Cortex with Synapse 4. The U4D100 Card 5. Settings Menu 5.1. Introduction 5.2. System Settings 5.3. Network 6. Status Menu 6.1. Introduction 6.2. System Status 6.3. Net Status 7. Events Menu 8. LED Indication 9. Block Schematic 10. Connector Panels Synapse U4D100 | Contents |...
  • Page 6 GNU Public License ICONOGRAPHY Warning Note iv | November 2021 | Issue 1.00.B...
  • Page 7: What's New

    The changes linked to new features in version 1.00 of U4D100 are listed below. SMPTE ST 352 Payload Identifier • See section "System Settings" on page 8. Synapse U4D100 | What's New? |...
  • Page 9: Introduction

    Synapse is a modular system designed for the broadcast industry. High density, intuitive operation and high-quality processing are key features of this system. Synapse offers a full range of converters and processing modules. Please visit the EVS website at www.evs.com to obtain the latest information on our new products and updates.
  • Page 10: Unpacking And Placement

    2. Unpacking and Placement Unpacking The EVS Synapse card must be unpacked in an anti-static environment. Care must be taken NOT to touch components on the card – always handle the card carefully by the edges. The card must be stored and shipped in anti-static packaging.
  • Page 11: Quick Start

    Move up within a menu, or increase the value of a parameter. Move down through a menu or decrease the value of a parameter. When editing parameters, pressing ► twice will reset the value to its default setting. Synapse U4D100 | 3. Quick Start |...
  • Page 12 How to Change Parameters Using the Front Panel Control With the display as shown below: Pressing selects the SFS10 in frame slot 01. The display changes to indicate that the SFS10 has been selected. In this example the Settings menu item is indicated.
  • Page 13: Using Cortex With Synapse

    For operation of Cortex, please refer to the Cortex help files. Further information about Front Panel Control and Cortex can be obtained from the ERC, ERS, RRC and RRS operational manuals and the Cortex help files. Synapse U4D100 | 3. Quick Start |...
  • Page 14: The U4D100 Card

    4. The U4D100 Card Introduction The U4D100 is a 4-wire 4K (3840 x 2180) to 1080p down-converter. The low-latency unit combines and filters the four quadrants into a 1080p (1920 x 1080) signal. Features • 4-wire 1080p 50 or 59.94 input (level B compliant) •...
  • Page 15 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL Block Schematic Synapse U4D100 | 4. The U4D100 Card |...
  • Page 16: Settings Menu

    5. Settings Menu 5.1. Introduction The Settings menu displays the current state of each U4D100 setting and allows you to change or adjust Settings can be changed using the front panel of the Synapse frame (SFR18, SFR08 or SFR04) or with Cortex.
  • Page 17 Options are 0 through 7. Default is Lock-Mode Lock-Mode determines whether the card is locked to its input input 1), to the reference (Ref1 or Ref2) or freerun (not locked). By default it is set to Ref1. Synapse U4D100 | 5. Settings Menu |...
  • Page 18 Ref-Type Sets the type of incoming reference. Can be either Bi-Level (default) or Tri- Level. Delay-Status It is possible to display the processing time of the card in the Status menu. This setting allows you to switch this function On or Off (default). SMPTE ST 352 Video Payload Identifier The SMPTE ST 352 Video Payload Identifier, also known as VPID, is transported within the ancillary data of an SDI stream.
  • Page 19: Network

    NetwPrefix0 With IP_Conf set to manual, this item lets you set a network mask prefix varying from 0 to 30 bit. The mNM0 network mask changes accordingly. Test_int1 This setting is used for debugging purposes only. Synapse U4D100 | 5. Settings Menu |...
  • Page 20: Status Menu

    6. Status Menu 6.1. Introduction The Status menu provides information about the current status of each item listed below. There are no defaults for status indicators. The status depends on the presence of the input signals. 6.2. System Status Item Description sInp1 ~ sInp4 This status item indicates the presence and format of a valid signal in inputs 1-4.
  • Page 21: Events Menu

    A slot number of the source of this event. Message String The message string is defined in the card and is therefore fixed. It may be used in controlling software like Synapse Set-up to show the event. Synapse U4D100 | 7. Events Menu |...
  • Page 22 Tags The tag is also defined in the card. The tag has a fixed meaning. When controlling or monitoring software has to make decisions based on events, it is easier to use the tag instead of interpreting a string. The first implementation is the tag-controlled switch in the GPI16.
  • Page 23: Led Indication

    Indicates the presence of a valid reference signal on the selected reference input connector (ref-1 or ref-2). Connection LED This LED lights up after the card has initialized. The LED lights up for 0.5 seconds every time a connection is made to the card. Synapse U4D100 | 8. LED Indication |...
  • Page 24: Block Schematic

    Block Schematic 16 | November 2021 | Issue 1.00.B...
  • Page 25: Connector Panels

    3Gb/s INPUT 2 (top right) 3Gb/s PROCESSED OUTPUT 1 (optional fiber out) 3Gb/s PROCESSED OUTPUT 2 (optional fiber out) 3Gb/s PROCESSED OUT 3 3Gb/s PROCESSED OUT 4 3Gb/s INPUT 3 (lower left) 3Gb/s INPUT 4 (lower right) Synapse U4D100 | 10. Connector Panels |...
  • Page 26 Under this license, you are eligible to receive a copy of the source code of this software, including any changes. EVS Broadcast Equipment SA shall provide the source code on request either through physical distribution or electronic communication. For physical distribution you may be charged a fee that covers distribution costs.

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