EVS Neuron COMPRESS Installation And Operation Manual

Multi-channel av-over-ip transceiver for long-haul ethernet networks

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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL

Neuron COMPRESS

Multi-Channel AV-over-IP Transceiver for Long-

Haul Ethernet Networks

OJS1212-2S7-G

Version 4.9 | February 2022

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Page 1 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL Neuron COMPRESS Multi-Channel AV-over-IP Transceiver for Long- Haul Ethernet Networks OJS1212-2S7-G Version 4.9 | February 2022...
Page 3 You will find the full list of addresses and phone numbers on the following webpage: http://www.evs.com/contact. 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://www.evs.com/en/download-area. Neuron COMPRESS | Disclaimer |...
Page 5: Notice
NE JAMAIS remplacer un fusible par une valeur ou un type autre que ceux spécifiés. NEVER attempt to repair this product. If a problem occurs, contact your local EVS distributor. N'essayez JAMAIS de réparer ce produit. En cas de problème, contactez votre distributeur EVS local.
Page 6 This product complies with the requirements of the product family standards for audio, video, audio- visual entertainment and lighting control apparatus for professional use as mentioned below. Ce produit est conforme aux exigences des normes rélatives à la famille de produits d'équipements de contrôle d’éclairage, de spectacle audio, vidéo et audiovisuel à...
Page 7 Cet équipment n'est pas adapté pour l'usage dans des zones susceptible à accueillir des enfants. Chapters containing service actions are marked with an exclamation mark. Les chapitres contenant des actions d'entretien sont indiqués par un point d'exclamation. Neuron COMPRESS | UL |...
Page 8 This equipment is only for use at altitudes not more than 2000m above sea level or equivalent. Cet équipement doit être utilisé uniquement à des altitudes inférieures à 2000m au-dessus du niveau de la mer ou équivalentes. This equipment is only for use in non-tropical conditions or equivalent. Cet équipement ne doit pas être utilisé...
Page 9: Table Of Contents
2.4. Processing Module Installation and Replacement 3. Quick Start 4. Introduction to COMPRESS 4.1. Features 4.2. Block Schematic & I/O Panel 4.3. Applications 4.4. Specifications 5. Graphical User Interface 5.1. Introduction 5.2. Hardware Status Tab 5.3. Video Paths Tab 5.4. SDI I/O Tab Neuron COMPRESS | Contents |...
Page 10 5.5. IP Video I/O Tab 5.6. Audio Paths Tab 5.7. Network Settings Tab 5.8. General Settings Tab 5.9. IP Metrics Tab 5.10. Monitoring Tab 5.11. Object Browser Tab 6. Firmware Upload and Update Procedure 6.1. Reprogramming the Modules ICONOGRAPHY Warning Note viii | February 2022 | Issue 4.9.C...
Page 11: What's New
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL What's New? In the Installation and Operation Manual the icon has been added next to the text to highlight information on new and updated features. Neuron COMPRESS | What's New? |...
Page 13: Introduction To Neuron
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL 1. Introduction to Neuron Neuron is EVS’s first pure-IP processor used in AV infrastructures. With its introduction, we continue to forge ahead with the delivery of innovative solutions for the new broadcast reality of IP-based infrastructures.
Page 14: Product Description
1.1. Product Description General Description The NFR2000/NFR2001 is a frame which can contain 2 processing cards. It is 1RU high. Together with the power supplies, the frame forms the base of the Neuron system. Main Features The NFR2000/NFR2001 includes the following features: •...
Page 15 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL Broadcast Version In the Broadcast version, the power supplies and the I/O connectors are on the back. Front View Rear View NFR2000 Neuron COMPRESS | 1. Introduction to Neuron |...
Page 16: Led Indicators
1.2. LED Indicators LED Positions The NFR2000/NFR2001 frame has 4 LEDs: 1 for each power supply and 2 on the front plate. In the image below, the PSU LEDs are indicated in red and the Front LEDs are in green: The above image illustrates the broadcast version of the NFR2000/NFR2001 frame. On the datacenter version, front-plate LEDs (in green) are also present on the unit, but the PSU LEDs are on the back.
Page 17: Installation
Please refer to section 1.2 "Shipping" in the Neuron NFR2000/NFR2001 manual for more information about returning a product for servicing or replacement. Please contact your EVS dealer if parts are missing or damaged or when products on the packing list are missing.
Page 18: Processing Module Installation And Replacement
2.4. Processing Module Installation and Replacement To insert the processing module into an NFR2000/NFR2001 frame, you should first determine whether the frame is built as a datacenter version (connections on the front) or a broadcast version (connections on the back). Once this is determined, slide in the processing module from the connector side until it cannot be pressed any further.
Page 19: Quick Start
Connect Neuron to the network switch using the second from the left RJ45 Ethernet connector of the processing board(s). • Connect a computer which meets the Cerebrum/Cortex minimum requirements to the same network. • Plug the power supply cable(s) into the Neuron frame and then into a power outlet. Neuron COMPRESS | 3. Quick Start |...
Page 20 Neuron and needs to meet the minimum Cerebrum/Cortex system requirements. • Download Cerebrum/Cortex from the EVS website (https://mi-sftp.evs.com/). • Follow the on-screen installation instructions once you run the setup application on the computer. For a detailed description, please refer to the Cerebrum/Cortex installation guide. Should you encounter any difficulties, please contact EVS support.
Page 21 The Neuron frame and boards will appear in the System view. If the frame is not properly discovered, please contact EVS support. • The Cerebrum/Cortex device view should now display the Neuron graphical user interface, which allows you to configure the processing module(s). Neuron COMPRESS | 3. Quick Start |...
Page 22 Setting up a Temporary DHCP Server The processing module has an Ethernet configuration mode setting which has been set to DHCP by default. If your network does not have a DHCP server, the units will not get a valid IP address automatically.
Page 23: Introduction To Compress
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL 4. Introduction to COMPRESS COMPRESS offers multiple options for utilizing the product. The diagrams shows various configurations within Neuron COMPRESS. The diagrams illustrate the maximum potential functionality within a configuration. 4.1. Features COMPRESS is a multi-channel AV-over-IP transceiver, developed for long haul Ethernet IP networks.
Page 24: Block Schematic & I/O Panel
4.2. Block Schematic & I/O Panel COMPRESS - Multi-Channel AV-over-IP Transceiver for Long Haul Ethernet Networks The GPI/O RJ45 connector is not currently available: for future use. 12 | February 2022 | Issue 4.9.C...
Page 25: Applications
Gigabit Ethernet Connector type RJ45 Number of connectors Standards 10/100/1000BASE-T Protocols streaming AES67, ST2059 Protocols control ACP2 Cable Cable Shielded Twisted Pair SFP Cages Number of cages Standards SFP28, 10GbE Protocols ST2022-6, ST2110, AES67, ST2059 Neuron COMPRESS | 4. Introduction to COMPRESS |...
Page 26 Serial Video Inputs (optional) Standard SD, HD, 3Gb/s, 12Gbps SDI: ST259M, ST292M, ST424M, ST2082 Number of inputs Connector type Micro BNC (HD BNC) Signal level 800 mV DC offset 0V ±0.5V Overshoot Within 10% of signal level Return loss >15dB up to 1.5GHz, >10dB up to 3Ghz, >7dB up to 6Ghz, >4dB up to 12Ghz Serial Video Outputs (optional) Standard SD, HD, 3Gb/s, 12Gbps SDI: ST259M, ST292M, ST424M, ST2082...
Page 27 ST2059-1/2, 802.1as, ST2110-10 Audio (de-)encapsulation ST2110-30/31, ST2022-6 Metadata ST2110-40 (de-)encapsulation Neuron complies with the AMWA / NMOS JT-NM test TR-1001-1. For more details, please visit the results catalog (under Axon NPG1600) on the JT-NM website: https://static.jt-nm.org/documents/JT- NM_Tested_Catalog_NMOS-TR-1001_Full-Online-2020-05-12.pdf Neuron COMPRESS | 4. Introduction to COMPRESS |...
Page 28: Graphical User Interface
This chapter explains the default graphical user interface of COMPRESS, which is displayed when using Cerebrum/Cortex. The graphical user interface is updated with every new firmware release. Please make sure that you are using the latest Cerebrum/Cortex layout forms, downloadable from https://mi- sftp.evs.com/. 5.2. Hardware Status Tab Announcement Rate.
Page 29 When the Announcement Rate is not set to Off, the fan speed and PSU temperatures are indicated. The overall status, Type, version and serial number are always displayed, even when the announcement rate is set to Off. The optional SDI I/O board, when it is detected. Neuron COMPRESS | 5. Graphical User Interface |...
Page 30: Video Paths Tab
5.3. Video Paths Tab Hide/Show SDI input Format display. Clicking the + button will toggle the fields indicating the detected input format behind each corresponding SDI input. SDI input status. A green SDI icon indicates that an input is detected. Gray means that no SDI input has been detected.
Page 31 Input Selection to MAIN, or the backup input, by setting the Input Selection to BACKUP. In the video paths tab, this is indicated by a lock icon above the main or the backup drop-down box columns. Neuron COMPRESS | 5. Graphical User Interface |...
Page 32 Ethernet output number button. When this button is green, the corresponding output stream status is ON. Any other status will show a gray button. Clicking this button will open a pop-up with the Ethernet stream output settings. Output mode switches the corresponding Ethernet output stream on or off. OSD text and OSD mode allows you to display on-screen indicators of the stream’s video (e.g.
Page 33 Icon Description Freerun Reference Path A1 When the Lock Status is LOCKED, an arrow pointing to the FrameSync is displayed. When the status is not locked, the arrow is not displayed. Neuron COMPRESS | 5. Graphical User Interface |...
Page 34: Sdi I/O Tab
5.4. SDI I/O Tab Static SDI input status icon. When the corresponding SDI input is enabled, the status icon indicates whether an input has been detected (green) or not (gray). Static SDI input channel number indicator. These indicators become green when the corresponding input is used by one of the processing paths.
Page 35 Bi-directional SDI output status icon. When the corresponding connector is enabled and configured as an output, the status icon indicates whether the output format status is ok (green) or not (orange). Neuron COMPRESS | 5. Graphical User Interface |...
Page 36: Ip Video I/O Tab
5.5. IP Video I/O Tab IP Video Input stream settings. These work in the same way as explained in the Ethernet input stream settings pop-up. You can either fill in an identifier string (press Enter after typing or pasting to immediately set the input), or enter an SDP file by clicking on the [SDP] button. Alternatively you can fill in an IP Address, Port number, Media Type and Format and select Take (>).
Page 37: Audio Paths Tab
Video Paths tab, to indicate which audio from which of the SDI or IP inputs is being deembedded. This is configured in the Video Paths tab. Therefore you cannot change the main and backup inputs from this tab. De-emb. This disabled button only indicates the deembedding process on this video path. Neuron COMPRESS | 5. Graphical User Interface |...
Page 38 Delay. Clicking this button will open a pop-up, in which you can set an audio delay of up to 3000ms for all deembedded channels and for all channels in the respective IP stream. This delay is processed before the audio goes into the internal Audio Matrix. Audio Matrix.
Page 39: Network Settings Tab
The Announce Rate is the time interval between probing. Bandwidth Monitoring toggle button. Switching this to ON will enable the Ethernet bandwidth monitors above the button. When switched OFF, the bandwidth usage statuses will be set to 0. Neuron COMPRESS | 5. Graphical User Interface |...
Page 40: General Settings Tab
5.8. General Settings Tab GenLock Settings. Lock Mode selects the Genlock source. The following options can be selected: Freerun The output is not locked, but free running and stable. Reference 1 The output is locked to the Black and Burst signal connected to 1A. The output is locked to the PTP.
Page 41 ID. PTP 1 Status Lock status of MAC1. Can be Passive, Master or Slave. PTP 2 Status Lock status of MAC2. Can be Passive, Master or Slave. PTP Time Shows the UTC time and date. Neuron COMPRESS | 5. Graphical User Interface |...
Page 42: Ip Metrics Tab
5.9. IP Metrics Tab Various information is provided here to analyze and validate the link / stream quality. It has been broken down into separate tabs for the video, audio and ancillary data streams. IP Video Metrics IP Audio Metrics IP Ancillary Data Metrics The columns on the left identify the stream's media type, with its source and destination settings.
Page 43 The Announcement rate can be adjusted, to set the frequency for collecting the traffic information. The options are Off, 0 seconds (i.e. as fast as possible) or every 1, 3, 10, 30 or 60 seconds. Neuron COMPRESS | 5. Graphical User Interface |...
Page 44: Monitoring Tab
5.10. Monitoring Tab For a detailed explanation of how the event viewer works in Cortex or Cerebrum, please press F1 in the application to read the Help files. 5.11. Object Browser Tab For a detailed explanation of how the object browser works in Cortex or Cerebrum, please press F1 in the application to read the Help files.
Page 45: Firmware Upload And Update Procedure
.npf file, you have to know the hardware revision of your module. This revision number can be found in the settings menu via Cortex (EVS’s control software). Select the module in the system view, click the 'object browser' tab and check ‘hardware revision’).
Page 46 Copy and replace them in the folder: C:\Program Files (x86)\Axon Digital Design\Cerebrum\Forms\Device [or Cortex], then restart or press F10. Using Cortex Help Files This manual describes how to upgrade modules using Cortex. When you are using Cortex and require further instructions, please refer to the Cortex help files (select ‘Card’ in the menu > select ‘Upload Firmware’...
Page 47 To select which .npf you would like to upload into the module, click the ‘Current drive’ button and select the folder which holds your .npf files. Important: Change the file type to *.npf in the 'Open' window. Neuron COMPRESS | 6. Firmware Upload and Update Procedure |...
Page 48 When you selected the .npf file, check the module(s) in which you want to load this .npf file. You can load multiple modules with the same .npf file at the same time. When the selected .npf file cannot be loaded in the module you try to check, an error message will appear in the bottom box. Programming To start programming, click the 'Program Devices' button after you have selected the correct .npf file.
Page 49 When the software is uploading or after a software update, the application could still be loading. In this case, the LED on the front will blink orange. You should NOT touch any settings before the LED changes from blinking orange to constant green. Neuron COMPRESS | 6. Firmware Upload and Update Procedure |...
Page 50 After a couple of minutes, the Neuron should be successfully programmed. The Neuron module will be updated to the new version. Both slots 00 and 01 are available again. Testing When all previous instructions have been completed, the module should be functioning properly. We advise however to test the module’s functionality before putting it into real on-air use.

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