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- Page 1 Version 2.0, June 2017 The material contained in this manual consists of information that is the property of Evertz Microsystems and is intended solely for the use of purchasers of the 9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers. Evertz Microsystems expressly prohibits the use of this manual for any purpose other than the operation of the device.
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- Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “Dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (Servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
- Page 4 WARNING Changes or Modifications not expressly approved by Evertz Microsystems Ltd. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Use of unshielded plugs or cables may cause radiation interference. Properly shielded interface...
- Page 5 9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual REVISION HISTORY REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE Preliminary Aug 2005 Updated Safety Instructions, added Block diagrams Dec 2005 Updated diagrams, video standards, and screenshots Oct 2006 Updated GPI/O diagram, added new menu items Nov 2006...
- Page 6 June 2017 Information contained in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, Evertz assumes no responsibility for the use thereof nor for the rights of third parties, which may be affected in any way by the use thereof. Any representations in this document concerning performance of Evertz products are for informational use only and are not warranties of future performance, either expressed or implied.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS OVERVIEW ..........................1-1 1.1. OVERVIEW ........................1-1 1.2. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ................... 1-5 1.3. DEFINITIONS ........................1-5 INSTALLATION.......................... 2-1 2.1. REAR PANEL OVERVIEW ....................2-1 2.1.1. Analog Video Connections (AN9725LG Version) ..........2-2 2.1.2. - Page 8 9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual HOW TO OPERATE THE 9725LG SERIES KEYER USING VISTALINK PRO ......3-1 ® 3.1. WHAT IS VISTALINK ? ....................3-1 ® 3.2. VIDEO TAB ........................3-1 3.2.1. Video Standard ..................... 3-2 3.2.2.
- Page 9 9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual 3.7.5. Temperature Read Loss ..................3-17 3.8. EAS TAB ......................... 3-17 3.8.1. EAS ........................3-18 3.8.1.1. Serial ....................3-18 3.8.1.2. TCP/IP ....................3-18 3.8.2. EAS Settings ....................... 3-18 3.8.2.1. Setting the EAS Vertical Position ............3-18 3.8.2.2.
- Page 10 9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual 3.10. AUDIO CONTROL TAB (AVAILABLE FOR 9725LGA & HD9725LGA SERIES KEYERS ONLY) ................. 3-28 HOW TO OPERATE THE KEYER USING THE RACK MOUNT CONTROL PANEL ....4-1 4.1. AN OVERVIEW OF KEY AND DISPLAY FUNCTIONS ............. 4-1 4.1.1.
- Page 11 9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual 4.6.10. Setting the Serial Protocol for Serial Ports A - H ..........4-18 4.6.11. Protecting Line 21 Captions ................4-20 4.6.12. Configuring Up Down Timer ................4-20 4.6.13. Enabling Automation Debug Messages .............. 4-21 4.6.14.
- Page 12 9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual 4.11.11.4. Setting the Crawl Logo Text Font ............. 4-36 4.11.11.5. Setting the Crawl Logo Text Font Size ..........4-36 4.11.11.6. Setting the Crawl Logo Transparency ..........4-37 4.11.11.7. Setting the Crawl Logo Colours ............4-37 4.11.11.8.
- Page 13 DASDEC Decoder Configuration (SERIAL)............6-4 6.3.5. Connecting the Audio .................... 6-5 6.3.6. Connecting the GPI Tally Control ................6-5 6.4. CONFIGURING THE 9725LG SERIES KEYER FOR EAS ..........6-5 6.4.1. Configuring the Serial Port ..................6-5 6.4.2. Configuring the GPI Input ..................6-5 6.4.3.
- Page 14 9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual 7.2.2. Terminal Program Setup ..................7-6 7.2.3. Initiating Firmware Upgrade Mode via the Front Panel (Keyer units only) ........................7-6 7.2.4. Initiating Firmware Upgrade Mode from the Terminal Program ......7-7 7.2.5.
- Page 15 9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual Figures Figure 1-1: AN9725LG Logo Inserter Block Diagram ................... 1-3 Figure 1-2: 9725LG, 9725LGA, HD9725LG and HD9725LGA Series Logo Inserter Block Diagram ..1-4 Figure 2-1: AN9725LG Rear Panel ....................... 2-1 Figure 2-2: 9725LG Rear Panel ........................2-1 Figure 2-3: 9725LGA Rear Panel ........................
- Page 16 9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual Tables Table 2-1: Upgrade RS232 Pin Definitions ....................2-4 Table 2-2: Remote Panel Port Pin Definitions ....................2-5 Table 2-3: LTC in Pin Definitions ........................2-6 Table 2-4: GPI/O Logical Connector 34-Pin Definitions................. 2-6 Table 2-5: Remote Control Panel Extender Cable..................
- Page 17 1.1. OVERVIEW ........................1-1 1.2. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ................... 1-5 1.3. DEFINITIONS ........................1-5 Figures Figure 1-1: AN9725LG Logo Inserter Block Diagram ................... 1-3 Figure 1-2: 9725LG, 9725LGA, HD9725LG and HD9725LGA Series Logo Inserter Block Diagram ..1-4 OVERVIEW Revision 2.0...
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Page 19: Overview
1.1. OVERVIEW The Evertz 9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers provide a complete range of HD, SDI and Analog Logo and Audio Insertion solutions for today’s television plant. The Logo Inserters will key 1 to 16 simultaneous static or animated logos over a full bandwidth program video signal. These units incorporate the best switching technology with the proven channel branding techniques that has brought Evertz to the forefront of digital television technology. - Page 20 Includes embedded audio mixing with 4 AES pair de-embedding and re-embedding for voice over and clip inserts • Audio bypass mode for passing Dolby E • Download logos and audio clips from a standard PC using Ethernet using Evertz Overture™ EAS Option: • Emergency alert crawls •...
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Page 21: Figure 1-1: An9725Lg Logo Inserter Block Diagram
9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual Auto Analog Synchronizing Input Unit 12-bit Linear Mixer Bypass Program Protected Program Cable Driver Output (Key) Second Logo Program Fill Cable Storage Driver Output (Fill) Preview Cable Driver Output Preview Output Timing... -
Page 22: Figure 1-2: 9725Lg, 9725Lga, Hd9725Lg And Hd9725Lga Series Logo Inserter Block Diagram
9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual Auto Audio HD/SD Synchronizing Deembedder Input Unit 12-bit Linear Mixer Bypass Program Protected Audio Cable Program Embedder Driver Output (Key) Second Logo Audio Program Fill Cable Storage Embedder Driver Output (Fill) Audio... -
Page 23: How To Use This Manual
Chapter 5 describes how to control the 9725LG Series Keyers using the Desktop Remote Control panels. Chapter 6 describes how to set up the 9725LG Series Keyers for use with an EAS decoder (EAS option required). Chapter 7 provides technical specifications and information on how to update the firmware in the 9725LG Series Keyers. - Page 24 9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual CCIR (International Radio Consultative Committee): An international standards committee. (This organisation is now known as ITU.) CCIR-601: See ITU-R601. Cliff effect: (Also referred to as the ‘digital cliff’) This is a phenomenon found in digital video systems that describes the sudden deterioration of picture quality when due to excessive bit errors, often caused by excessive cable lengths.
- Page 25 9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual Embedded audio: Digital audio is multiplexed onto a serial digital video data stream. ITU: The United Nations regulatory body governing all forms of communications. ITU-R (previously CCIR) regulates the radio frequency spectrum, while ITU-T (previously CCITT) deals with the telecommunication standards.
- Page 26 9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual SMPTE 125M: The SMPTE standard for bit parallel digital interface for component video signals. SMPTE 125M defines the parameters required to generate and distribute component video signals on a parallel interface. SMPTE 259M-C: The SMPTE standard for 525 and 625 line serial digital component and composite interfaces.
- Page 27 9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual CHAPTER 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS INSTALLATION.......................... 2-1 2.1. REAR PANEL OVERVIEW ....................2-1 2.1.1. Analog Video Connections (AN9725LG Version) ..........2-2 2.1.2. Digital Video Connections (9725LG, HD9725LG, HD9725LGA Versions) ....................... 2-2 2.1.3.
- Page 28 9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual Figures Figure 2-1: AN9725LG Rear Panel ........................ 2-1 Figure 2-2: 9725LG Rear Panel ........................2-1 Figure 2-3: 9725LGA Rear Panel ........................2-1 Figure 2-4: HD9725LG Rear Panel ........................ 2-1 Figure 2-5: HD9725LGA Rear Panel ......................2-1 Figure 2-6: Breakout Panel ..........................
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Page 29: Installation
9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual INSTALLATION 2.1. REAR PANEL OVERVIEW Figure 2-1: AN9725LG Rear Panel Figure 2-2: 9725LG Rear Panel Figure 2-3: 9725LGA Rear Panel Figure 2-4: HD9725LG Rear Panel Figure 2-5: HD9725LGA Rear Panel INSTALLATION Page 2-1... -
Page 30: Analog Video Connections (An9725Lg Version)
9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual Figure 2-1, Figure 2-2 and Figure 2-3 show the rear panels of the AN9725LG, 9725LG and 9725LGA units respectively. Figure 2-4 and Figure 2-5 show the rear panels for the high definition HD9725LG and HD9725LGl which are identical to the standard definition versions except for the video standards. -
Page 31: Reference Video Connections
9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual If you are using your 9725LG Series Keyer as a standard on-air device then set the Output Mode menu item to Pvw/Pgm. In this mode the input video is overlaid with the logo and then output on both the KEY and FILL BNCs. -
Page 32: Serial I/O Connections
This 9 pin female 'D' connector provides an RS-232 serial interface for connection to a computer and is used for firmware upgrades to the 9725LG Series Keyer. The pin definitions are shown in Table 2-1. See section 7.2 for more information on upgrading firmware. -
Page 33: Secondary Breakout Panel
SERIAL CONTROL A, C, and E (RS232): These 9 pin female D connectors provide serial interfaces designed for connection to Automation Systems including the Evertz MetaCast 2 software. The ports are also used to interface to the EAS Decoder (EAS optioned units), and temperature probe. -
Page 34: Gpi/O Connections
2.2. MOUNTING The 9725LG Series Keyers are equipped with rack mounting angles and fit into a standard 19 inches by 1.75 inches (483 mm x 45 mm) rack space. The HD versions occupy 3.5 inches (90mm) of rack space. The optional rack mount Remote Control Panel (RCP) is equipped with rack mounting angles and fits into a standard 19 inches by 1.75 inches by 3.75 inches (483 mm x 45 mm x 150mm) rack... -
Page 35: Power Requirements
2.3. POWER REQUIREMENTS Power requirements are 100 to 240 volts AC at 50 or 60 Hz. The 9725LG Series Keyers have universal power supplies that automatically sense the input voltage. Power should be applied by connecting a 3- wire grounding type power supply cord to the power entry module on the rear panel. The power cord should be minimum 18 AWG wire size;... -
Page 36: Connecting The Video
The program video source should be connected to the PROG IN BNC. The AN9725LG supports composite analog video in the formats shown in Table 2-6. The 9725LG and 9725LGA support standard definition digital video in the formats shown in Table 2-7. The HD9725LG and HD9725LGA support both the standard definition and high definition digital video in the formats shown in Table 2-7 and Table 2-8. -
Page 37: Table 2-8: High Definition Video Input Formats
9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual Common Pixels / Progressive Frame Rate Name Active Lines / Interlace 1080i/59.94 1920 x 1080 29.97 (30/1.001) 1080i/50 1920 x 1080 720p/59.94 1280 x 720 59.94 (60/1.001) 720p/23.98 1280 x 720 23.98 (24/1.001) -
Page 38: Video Outputs
PROG output is directly connected to the PROG IN BNC. If you are using your 9725LG Series Keyer as a standard on-air device then set the Output Mode menu to Pvw/Pgm. In this mode the input video is overlaid with the logo and then output on both the KEY and FILL BNCs. -
Page 39: Connecting Program Audio
CONNECTING THE LINEAR TIME CODE The 9725LG Series Keyers have a linear time code (LTC) input used to provide time information for the analog or digital clock logos. Connect the LTC output from your house master time code source to the LTC IN XLR connector on the breakout panel. -
Page 40: Connecting To An Ethernet Network
100Base-TX systems, category 5 UTP cable is required. The cable must be “straight- through” with a RJ-45 connector at each end. Establish the network connection by plugging one end of the cable into the RJ-45 receptacle of the 9725LG Series Keyer and the other end into a port of the supporting hub. -
Page 41: Connecting The General Purpose Inputs And Outputs
This gives you a good indication that the segment is wired correctly. The LED will BLINK when the 9725LG Series Keyer is sending or receiving data. The LED will be OFF if there is no valid connection. -
Page 42: Connecting The Optional Temperature Probe
(See section 4.8.1). 2.10. CONNECTING THE OPTIONAL TEMPERATURE PROBE The 9725LG Series Keyer is available with an optional temperature probe that is used to input data for display in a temperature logo. Connect the temperature probe power adapter to the probe unit. -
Page 43: Configuring The Keyer Using The Serial Port
9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual 9725LG Series Keyer End Temperature Probe End 9 pin D Belden 9 pin D Male 9729 Female -------1a------ -------1b------ Rx Gnd ---drain 1---- Power +V -------2a------ Power +V Frame Frame Shield ---drain 2----... - Page 44 In the above menu, selecting options (1) through (4) allows the user to set the networking parameters of the 9725LG Series Keyer. 7. Once changes are completed and saved, the 9725LG Series Keyer should be power cycled for the changes to take effect.
- Page 45 9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual CHAPTER 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS HOW TO OPERATE THE 9725LG SERIES KEYER USING VISTALINK PRO ......3-1 ® 3.1. WHAT IS V LINK ? ...................... 3-1 ISTA ® 3.2. VIDEO TAB ........................3-1 3.2.1.
- Page 46 9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual 3.6.2.2. Configuring the Action ................. 3-14 3.7. TEMPERATURE TAB ...................... 3-16 3.7.1. Setting the Temperature Format ................. 3-16 3.7.2. Setting the Temperature Source ................. 3-16 3.7.3. Setting the Temperature ..................3-17 3.7.4.
- Page 47 9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual 3.9.8. Setting the Audio Clip Repeat Count ..............3-28 3.10. AUDIO CONTROL TAB (AVAILABLE FOR 9725LGA & HD9725LGA SERIES KEYERS ONLY) ................3-28 Figures Figure 3-1: Video Window ..........................3-1 Figure 3-2: Time Window ..........................3-3 Figure 3-3: Network Window .........................
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Page 49: How To Operate The 9725Lg Series Keyer Using Vistalink Pro
ISTA ® VistaLINK is Evertz’s remote monitoring and configuration platform which operates over an Ethernet ® network using Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). SNMP is a standard computer network protocol that enables different devices sharing the same network to communicate with each other. -
Page 50: Video Standard
274M. (HD units only) 3.2.2. Reference Type This option allows the user to set the reference type (In Video and In Genlock). The 9725LG Series Keyer can be referenced by the input video or by the source applied to the REF IN BNC. -
Page 51: Time Tab
These settings should not be adjusted when the output video is in the broadcast chain. 3.3. TIME TAB The Time tab enables the user to set the time settings for the 9725LG series. Figure 3-2: Time Window VLPRO OPERATION Page 3-3 Revision 2.0... -
Page 52: Displaying Real Time Clock
3.3.1. Displaying Real Time Clock The 9725LG Series Keyer contains a real time clock that is used to drive the clock display logos that can be placed on the screen. This battery backed up real time clock (known as RTC) free runs on an internal oscillator and can be set from the front panel. -
Page 53: Selecting Whether The Time Code Input Is Utc Or Local Time
Standard time using this menu setting. If you want to automatically keep the time clock in the 9725LG Series Keyer in sync with the correct local time, connect a source of linear time code that contains local time to the LTC IN connector. -
Page 54: Setting The Time Zone Offset
9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual 3.3.11. Setting the Time Zone Offset This option allows the user to set a time zone offset between the UTC time and the Local time. This time zone offset will be added to the UTC time along with the Daylight Saving time correction to obtain the Local time. -
Page 55: Network Tab
The Network tab enables the user to view the network settings. Figure 3-3: Network Window 3.4.1. IP Address This option displays the unique IP address of the 9725LG Series Keyer within the network. 192.168.1.XXX is an example of an IP address in a private (internal) network. 3.4.2. Sub Net Mask This option displays the “subnet mask”... -
Page 56: General Tab
9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual 3.5. GENERAL TAB The General tab enables the user to configure the ports and firmware for the 9725LG Series Keyer. Figure 3-4: General Window 3.5.1. Firmware Version This parameter informs the user of the build number. -
Page 57: Ports Type
Manager software provided in the Keyer Tool Kit CD. 3.5.2. Ports Type The four serial ports (on each breakout panel) on the 9725LG Series Keyer are used for various functions. The PORT C-H ports are programmable and can be used for a variety of functions. There are seven identical menu items that are used to configure the PORT C, D, E, F, G and H ports. -
Page 58: General
3.5.3.2. EAS Debug Allows the user to view EAS data being sent and received between the EAS encoder and the 9725LG. This function is useful when trying to debug EAS issues. The data is sent to the Upgrade RS-232 serial port. To view the data, use a terminal program with the following settings: baud rate: 115,200, data bits: 8, parity: none, stop bits: 2, flow control: none. -
Page 59: Output Mode
3.5.3.8. Key Output Mode This menu item allows the user to choose the type key that is used when the 9725LG Series Keyers are in Key and Fill mode. Select Normal, the 0% key will be represented by black, and 100% key will be represented by white. -
Page 60: Gpi/Gpo Control Tab
9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual 3.6. GPI/GPO CONTROL TAB The GPI/GPO Control enables the user to configure the General Purpose Inputs and Outputs. Figure 3-5: GPI/GPO Control Window Page 3-12 VLPRO OPERATION Revision 2.0... -
Page 61: Configuring The Gpo Outputs
9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual 3.6.1. Configuring the GPO Outputs The 9725LG Series Keyer is fitted with 16 contact closure general-purpose outputs (GPOs) that can be used as tallies for various functions. There are individual menu items to configure each of the GPOs. -
Page 62: Configuring The Gpi Inputs
3.6.2. Configuring the GPI Inputs The 9725LG Series Keyer is fitted with 32 general purpose inputs (GPIs) that can be configured to trigger 2 different actions - Close Action and Open Action. For example, the Close Action event can be used to bring a specific logo to air. - Page 63 9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual DUCK: Select DUCK to toggle the state of the 'Duck Audio Insert'. If a 'Duck Audio Insert' is in effect it will be stopped or if a 'Duck Audio Insert' is not in effect it will be started.
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Page 64: Temperature Tab
9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual 3.7. TEMPERATURE TAB The 9725LG Series Keyer has the ability to insert a logo that displays the current local temperature. The Temperature setup window is used to configure parameters relating to these types of logos. -
Page 65: Setting The Temperature
9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual T represents this is temperature information, 73 is the actual temperature value, and F represents the units either C (for Celsius) or F (for Fahrenheit). The file content is case-sensitive. NMEA0813: Select NMEA0183 to have an NMEA 0183 protocol based device provide the temperature. -
Page 66: Eas
3.8.1.1. Serial When the EAS option (+E) is added to the 9725LG Series Keyer, it has the ability to key Emergency Alert messages received from a Sage, TFT, or Trilithic EAS Decoder over a serial connection. The Emergency Alert Messages are inserted over program video and program audio. In order to insert the audio you will have to convert the analog audio from the decoder to AES and connect it to the AES PREV 4 input of the 9725LG Series Keyer. -
Page 67: Eas Colour Settings
9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual 3.8.3. EAS Colour Settings There are three different levels of EAS messages – warning messages, watch messages and test messages. Each message typically has a different background and foreground colour associated with it so that the viewer will immediately know the severity of the EAS alert. -
Page 68: General Control
9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual Figure 3-8: Media Window 3.9.1. General Control 3.9.1.1. Setting the Control Bypass The Control Bypass option controls the bypass relay. When the Don’t Bypass option is selected, the unit will run in normal operation mode. When the Bypass option is selected, the unit will run in bypass mode. -
Page 69: Voice Over Control
9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual 3.9.2. Voice Over Control The Voice Over control allows the user to adjust the Voice Over options. Figure 3-9: Voice Over Control Options Selecting the On tab will enable the Voice Over control in program output. -
Page 70: Setting The Logo Horizontal Position
9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual Figure 3-10: Standard Logo Configuration Settings 3.9.3.1. Setting the Logo Horizontal Position This option is used to set the horizontal position for the current logo. The position is referenced to the left edge of the logo. The range of values depends on video standard in use. -
Page 71: Setting The Logo Fade In Duration
3.9.4. Crawl Logo Configuration Settings When the Crawl option is added to the 9725LG Series Keyer, it has the ability to key scrolling text messages over the program video. In order to set up the crawl logo and enter the text from the crawl logo you will need to use the Overture™... -
Page 72: Setting The Crawl Logo Horizontal Position
9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual Figure 3-11: Crawl Logo Configuration Settings 3.9.4.1. Setting the Crawl Logo Horizontal Position This option is used to set the horizontal position for the current logo. The position is referenced to the left edge of the logo. -
Page 73: Setting The Crawl Logo Fade Out Duration
9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual to manual will cause the logo to be displayed until it is manually faded out. The Hold option only applies to static and crawl logos. 3.9.4.6. Setting the Crawl Logo Fade Out Duration This option is used to set the fade out rate for the current logo. -
Page 74: Setting The Crawl Logo Colours
9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual 3.9.5. Setting the Crawl Logo Colours There are two menu items used to set the text (foreground) and background colours of the crawl logo. For the sake of simplicity, only the menu item for setting the background colour will be described in the manual. -
Page 75: Figure 3-13: Issuing A Fade In/Cue/Fade Out
9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual Figure 3-13: Issuing a Fade In/Cue/Fade Out Upon selecting a logo or media item under the “Name” column, the user can click on the “Status” column, adjacent to the desired logo, and a drop down screen for selecting ‘IN, CUED, OUT” will appear. -
Page 76: Audio Clip Configuration Settings (Available For 9725Lga & Hd9725Lga Series Keyers Only)
9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual 3.9.7. Audio Clip Configuration Settings (Available for 9725LGA & HD9725LGA Series Keyers Only) The 9725LGA & HD9725LGA Series Keyers have the ability to insert audio clips into the program audio path. Figure 3-15: Audio Clip Configuration Settings 3.9.8. -
Page 77: Figure 3-16: Audio Control Window
9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual Figure 3-16: Audio Control Window Layer: This represents the output audio channel for both the AES outputs and the embedded audio out. Black: This column configures the audio, which is to be used when a 9725LGA or HD9725LGA Series Keyer is outputting black. - Page 78 9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual BKG/A: This column configures the audio that is used when 9725LGA or HD9725LGA Series Keyer is passing the video, which is connected to the Program Input BNC connector. Audioclip: This column configures which channel(s) the audio clip audio is to be inserted into. This layer also enables the user to specify the desired mix levels for audio clips.
- Page 79 9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual Gain: Sets the output gain for the audio channel in question. To pass the audio through at the received level, set the gain to 0. To boost the audio level set the gain to a positive value.
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- Page 81 9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual CHAPTER 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS HOW TO OPERATE THE KEYER USING THE RACK MOUNT CONTROL PANEL ....4-1 4.1. AN OVERVIEW OF KEY AND DISPLAY FUNCTIONS ............. 4-1 4.1.1. Fade Button Group ....................4-2 4.1.2.
- Page 82 9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual 4.6.8.6. Insert SNMP Trap Destination ............. 4-17 4.6.9. Displaying AFD Logo Trigger ................4-18 4.6.10. Setting the Serial Protocol for Serial Ports A - H ..........4-18 4.6.11. Protecting Line 21 Captions ................4-20 4.6.12.
- Page 83 9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual 4.11.11.2. Setting the Crawl Logo Repeat Count ..........4-36 4.11.11.3. Setting the Crawl Logo Pause Time between Repeats ..... 4-36 4.11.11.4. Setting the Crawl Logo Text Font............4-36 4.11.11.5. Setting the Crawl Logo Text Font Size ..........4-36 4.11.11.6.
- Page 84 Figures Figure 4-1: AN9725LG - Front Panel Layout ....................4-1 Figure 4-2: 9725LG with Compact Flash - Front Panel Layout ..............4-1 Figure 4-3: 9725LGA - Front Panel Layout ....................4-1 Figure 4-4: 9725LGA with Compact Flash – Front Panel Layout ..............4-1 Figure 4-5: HD9725LG –...
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Page 85: How To Operate The Keyer Using The Rack Mount Control Panel
HD9725LG Series Keyer is a 2 RU chassis with an integrated front control panel. The 9725LG Series Keyers are also available as a 1 RU chassis with a separate 1 RU rack mountable or desktop remote control panel. The HD9725LG model is available as a 2 RU chassis with a 1 RU rack mountable or desktop remote control panel. -
Page 86: Fade Button Group
16 buttons and 16 LED status indicators. The buttons are used to provide control of the 9725LG Series Keyer, to switch the various input sources, and to navigate the front panel Setup menu system, a quick and simple method of configuring the 9725LG Series Keyer for your application. -
Page 87: The Quick Select Button Group
9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual This button is used to fade in the currently selected media item onto the Program output channels. Logos are keyed on the program output at their Gain level settings. If the media item has not been previously cued, it must be loaded into memory before it can be faded in. -
Page 88: The Function Button Group
This button is used to enter Setup menu that is used to configure the operating modes of the 9725LG Series Keyer. (See section 4.3 for an overview of the Setup menu.) When you are in the Setup menu, this button is also used to back out of menu selections to the next higher menu level or to exit the Setup menu and return to normal panel operation. -
Page 89: Control Panel Status Indicators
COMM: This LED is used to signal two types of communication to the 9725LG Series Keyer. When it is flashing On approximately every 1.5 seconds, that indicates that the control panel is communicating with the main microprocessor in the unit. -
Page 90: Electronics Unit Status Indicators
The SETUP menu system uses the 16 digit alphanumeric display and provides a quick, intuitive method of configuring the 9725LG Series Keyer. These items are often only required to be set up at installation time, and do not pertain to the day-to-day operation of the unit. Figure 4-7 gives an overview of the Setup menu system. -
Page 91: Figure 4-7: Overview Of The Setup Menu
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Page 92: Front Panel Setup Menu - Main Menu
LIDIA implemented specifically for CBS and its affiliates. Note that if the 9725LG Series Keyer undergoes a power cycle, any logos or media that are in a cued or faded in state will not be retained. The Persist Across Reboot option must be selected in order for logos and media to retain their cued or faded states. -
Page 93: General Configuration Items
The GENERAL Setup menu is used to set up various items related to the overall operation of the 9725LG Series Keyers, such as Video standard, Time settings, Network info, COM port settings and firmware versions. Table 4-1 shows the items available in the GENERAL Setup menu. Sections 4.6.1 to 4.6.14 provide detailed information about each of the sub-menus. -
Page 94: Selecting The Video Standard
The Select Standard menu item is used to set the video standard in use. Select Standard For the 9725LG and 9725LGA, only 16x9 525i, 525i, and 625i are available. 16x9 525i For the HD9725LG and HD9725LGA, all the standards are supported. -
Page 95: Setting The Video Output Timing
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Page 96: Setting The Output Mode
4.6.7. Configuring the Real Time Clock The 9725LG Series Keyers contain a real time clock that is used to drive the clock display logos that can be placed on the screen. This battery backed up real time clock (known as RTC) free runs on an internal oscillator and can be set from the front panel. -
Page 97: Displaying The Local Time
When you set the hardware real time clock the UTC clock time will automatically be adjusted. When there is a valid LTC input to the 9725LG Series Keyer, the LTC time will overwrite the Real Time clock that has been entered. OPERATION Page 4-13 Revision 2.0... -
Page 98: Setting The Time Zone Offset
Standard time using this menu setting. If you want to automatically keep the time clock in the 9725LG Series Keyer in sync with the correct local time, connect a source of linear time code that contains local time to the LTC IN connector. See section 4.6.7.6... -
Page 99: Setting The Ltc Date Format
9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual 4.6.7.7. Setting the LTC Date Format GENERAL This menu item is used to select the format of the date encoded in the user Time Setup bits of the LTC. LTC Date Encode For Skotel time code generators, choose Skotel. -
Page 100: Setting The Network Time Protocol
Sync to RDate 4.6.8. Setting Up the Network Addresses The Network Info sub-menus of the General Setup menu are used to configure the 9725LG Series Keyers for FTP uploads of logos and other media, firmware upgrades, Overture connectivity, and HTML page access. In most cases you will only have to plug in your Ethernet cable and configure the network IP address (A) to contain an unused IP address in the valid range. -
Page 101: Setting Up The Sub Net Mask
This menu item identifies the IP address of the “gateway” (commonly Network Info referred to as the “firewall”). In its simplest sense the gateway could be the PC directly connected to the 9725LG Series Keyer and running the G 192.168.1.1 network application software (i.e. Overture™). In a private network, this gateway could be identified as 192.168.1.YYY. -
Page 102: Displaying Afd Logo Trigger
4.6.10. Setting the Serial Protocol for Serial Ports A - H The four serial ports (on each breakout panel) on the 9725LG Series Keyer are used for various functions. The REMOTE PANEL (B) port is only available on remote control versions of the 9725LG Series Keyer and is used to connect the remote control panel. - Page 103 See the Overture™ section of the Keyer Toolkit manual or the Temperature Probe addendum which shipped with your temperature probe for information on creating the Temperature logo. There are three (four) settings that are used when the 9725LG Series Keyer is under automation control. See your automation vendor for information about the protocols that are supported.
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Page 104: Protecting Line 21 Captions
9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual 4.6.11. Protecting Line 21 Captions GENERAL This menu item allows the user to control whether logos can be placed on line 21, where closed captions are located in North American television Line 21 Protect systems. -
Page 105: Enabling Automation Debug Messages
GENERAL This menu item allows the user to view data messages from EAS encoder EAS Debug to the 9725LG on UPGRADE RS232 Port. This would be used to debug issues EAS. 4.6.16. Enabling Desktop or Rack Mount Remote Control Panel... -
Page 106: File Management Configuration Items
The 9725LG Series Keyer comes standard with a 256 MB internal flash memory for storing logos and other media files. This can be upgraded to 8 GB of internal flash memory. The 9725LG Series Keyer can also be fitted with a removable compact flash expansion drive that can be used with compact flash memory cards from 256 MB to 8 GB. -
Page 107: Selecting The Destination Media
9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual 4.7.3. Selecting the Destination Media MANAGE FILES This menu item is used to select the destination media drive that you are working with. Each media drive is identified by the serial number of the compact flash media that is currently in the drive. -
Page 108: Preset Configuration Items
4.8.1. Configuring the GPI Inputs The 9725LG Series Keyer is fitted with 32 general purpose inputs (it ships with 16 GPIs standard, with an optional 16 available) that can be configured to trigger 2 different actions for a specific media item - On Closure and On Open. - Page 109 9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual PRESET This menu item is used for action to occur when the GPI input is closed to GPI Setup ground. A CAction Select None to not perform any action None Select Cue to load the logo selected by the Logo menu item into memory.
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Page 110: Configuring The Gpo Outputs
9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual PRESET This menu item is used to select a logo to be acted on if the CAction or OAction menu item is set to Cue, In or Out GPI Setup A Logo:none Select none to disable any logo actions. -
Page 111: Configuring The Temperature Format
9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual Temp Format Configures the format of the temperature Temp Source Configures the source of the temperature Set Temperature Sets the static temperature Set Probe Offset Sets the static offset for the temperature that is provided by the probe Table 4-4: Top Level of the Temperature Setup Menu 4.9.1. -
Page 112: Setting The Temperature
4.10. EAS CONFIGURATION ITEMS (+E OPTIONED UNITS ONLY) 4.10.1. Serial When the EAS option (+E) is added to the 9725LG Series Keyer, it has the ability to key Emergency Alert messages received from a Sage, TFT, or Trilithic EAS Decoder over a serial connection. The Emergency Alert Messages are inserted over program video and program audio. -
Page 113: Tcp/Ip
9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual 4.10.2. TCP/IP Alternately, the keyer can be configured to receive EAS messages and audio over TCP. The HD9725LGA firmware implements the DVS/168 protocol, referred to informally as EAS over TCP/IP. FTP is used to send text files to insert as crawls and WAV files to play as audio clips. Refer to HTML section 5 to configure the playback of the EAS audio. -
Page 114: Setting The Font Used For The Eas Crawl Display
9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual 4.10.4. Setting the Font used for the EAS Crawl Display This menu item is used to set the font that will be used for the EAS scrolling text message. Font Font Name When you first enter this menu branch the current font name will be shown. -
Page 115: Media Configuration Items
9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual This menu item is used to set the background colour for the warning Warning BG messages. When you first enter this menu item you will be shown a set of colour values for each of the RGB colour components. The display will... -
Page 116: Table 4-6: Top Level Of The Media Setup Menu On Media Keyer Units
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Page 117: Setting The Logo Horizontal Position
MEDIA This menu item sets the layer level of the logo. The user can layer a number of logos over top of each other using the 9725LG Series Keyers. Layer This parameter assigns the layer value with respect to 0 (where 0 is the default layer). -
Page 118: Setting The Logo Fade In Duration
9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual 4.11.5. Setting the Logo Fade In Duration MEDIA This menu item is used to set the fade in rate for the current logo. The range of values is 0 to 600 frames. The Fade In menu item only applies to Fade In static and crawl logos. -
Page 119: Setting The Quick In And Quick Out Effect
4.11.11. Crawl Logo Configuration Items (Crawl Optioned Units Only) When the Crawl (+TXT or +HTXT) option is added to the 9725LG Series Keyer, it has the ability to key scrolling text messages over the program video. In order to set up the crawl logo and enter the text from the crawl logo you will need to use the Overture™... -
Page 120: Setting The Crawl Logo Horizontal Crawl Rate
9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual 4.11.11.1. Setting the Crawl Logo Horizontal Crawl Rate MEDIA This menu item is used to set the speed with which the scrolling text moves from right to left across the screen measured in samples per field. -
Page 121: Setting The Crawl Logo Transparency
9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual 4.11.11.6. Setting the Crawl Logo Transparency There are two menu items used to set the text (foreground) and background opacity (inverse of transparency) of the crawl logo. For the sake of simplicity only the menu item for setting the background opacity will be shown in the manual. -
Page 122: Setting The Crawl Logo Mode
9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual 4.11.11.8. Setting the Crawl Logo Mode MEDIA This menu item is used to set how the crawl will initially appear on the screen. There are three types of modes: Crawl Mode Ramp Selecting Ramp enables the crawl background to appear at the same time that the crawl text appears from an edge of the screen. -
Page 123: Playlist Configuration Items (Media Keyer Units Only)
9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual 4.11.13. Playlist Configuration Items (Media Keyer Units Only) The 9725LGA and HD9725LGA Media Keyers, have the ability to run playlists that insert logos and associated audio clips. In order to set up a playlist will need to use the Overture™ software. See the Overture ™... -
Page 124: Setting The Trigger Delay
9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual 4.12.1. Setting the Trigger Delay NAMEDROPPER The Trigger Delay control delays the insertion of the logo once the VBI trigger has been received. The parameter range is 0 to 99 frames. Trig Delay 4.12.2. -
Page 125: Cbs Lidia Items
4.15. HTML SETUP PAGE The 9725LG Series Keyers have a built in web server which allows the user to set various parameters such as audio, time and METAR server, via a HTML page. The user can access the HTML setup page by launching your Internet browser and entering the IP address of the 9725LG Series Keyers in the address bar. -
Page 126: Html Audio Setup Page (Media Keyers Only)
9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual 4.15.1. HTML Audio Setup Page (Media Keyers Only) Figure 4-8: HTML Audio Setup Page Page 4-42 OPERATION Revision 2.0... - Page 127 This represents the output audio channel for both the AES outputs and the embedded audio out. Black: This column is used to configure the audio, which is to be used when the 9725LG Series Keyer is outputting black. The black function is only accessible via automation commands.
- Page 128 9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual AEMB1R - group 1 channel 2 of embedded audio on the input video AEMB2L - group 1 channel 3 of embedded audio on the input video AEMB2R - group 1 channel 4 of embedded audio on the input video...
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Page 129: Figure 4-9: Voiceover Portion Of Audio Setup Page
9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual desirable to avoid harsh sound transitions, but some applications require embedding very short tones for downstream editing. Figure 4-9: Voiceover Portion of Audio Setup Page GPI Audio Shuffle Override: Allows the user to associate a specific audio input source to output source. -
Page 130: Html Storage Page
9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual 4.15.2. HTML Storage Page The user can configure setting for HTML storage setup. The storage setup page enables the user to setup for Local Storage or Network Attached Storage. See Figure 4-10. -
Page 131: Network Attached Storage Setup
9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual Enable Precaching: The Enable precaching control enables the user to preload media into the keyer’s memory prior to being triggered. To enable precaching, place a checkmark beside the “Yes” value. To disable precaching, place a checkmark beside the “No” value. -
Page 132: Html Media Page
9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual 4.15.3. HTML Media Page The HTML Media page allows the user to cue, fade in and out, enable, disable and delete various media files from the device. Figure 4-11: HTML Media Page... -
Page 133: Html Font List Page
9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual 4.15.4. HTML Font List Page The HTML Font List page allows the user to display the font files that are present on the device. Figure 4-12: HTML Font List Page OPERATION Page 4-49... -
Page 134: Html File List Page
9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual 4.15.5. HTML File List Page The HTML File List page allows the user to display all the files that are present on the device. This information includes system, font, and media files. Also, the HTML File List displays the size in bytes of the various files on the various storage devices (such as boot, card0, and card1). -
Page 135: Html Set Time Page
9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual 4.15.6. HTML Set Time Page The HTML Set Time page allows the user to set the system date and time of the 9725LG Series Keyer. Figure 4-14: HTML Set Time Page 4.15.7. METAR Server Setup Page METAR is widely used in the aviation industry to obtain meteorological data from airports. -
Page 136: Http Proxy Setup Page
Temperature logos will be immediately updated each time the temperature is retrieved from the METAR server. Poll Interval at Failure: Enter how long you would like the 9725LG Series Keyer to wait before trying to retrieve the temperature from the METAR server after a failed attempt. -
Page 137: Html Reboot Page
4.15.9. HTML Reboot Page The 9725LG Series Keyers also provide the user the ability to reboot the unit from the HTML page. The user simply selects the Reboot option on the web page. The user then selects the Reboot button to restart the 9725LG Series Keyer. - Page 138 9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual This page left intentionally blank DESKTOP CONTROL PANEL Revision 2.0...
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Page 141: How To Operate The Keyer Using The Desktop Control Panel
HOW TO OPERATE THE KEYER USING THE DESKTOP CONTROL PANEL The 9725LG Series Keyers are available as a 1RU chassis with a separate desktop remote control panel. This chapter describes the operation of the 9725LG Series Keyer using the desktop remote control panel. -
Page 142: An Overview Of Key And Display Functions
The illuminated buttons will light up to indicate that their controlled function is active. The buttons are used to provide control of the 9725LG Series Keyer unit, and to navigate the front panel Setup menu system. The Front panel Setup Menu system is a quick and simple method of configuring the Keyer for your application. -
Page 143: Fade Button Group
9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual 5.1.1. Fade Button Group CUE: This button is used to load a media item into the media keyer memory making it immediately available for fade in. If the media item is not currently loaded into memory, a progress indicator will appear to the right of the logo name while it is loading into memory. -
Page 144: The Quick Select Button Group
PANEL LOCK button LED will be extinguished indicating that the front panel controls are active. The 9725LG Series Keyers may still be controlled from the GPI inputs or the automation when the front panel is Locked. -
Page 145: Shaft Encoder Knob
9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual 5.1.4. Shaft Encoder Knob SHAFT ENCODER: When the 9725LG Series Keyer is in one of the Setup menus, the SHAFT ENCODER knob is used to move to various items in the menu system or change a menu item’s parameter value. -
Page 146: Overview Of Desktop Control Panel Operation
The SETUP menu system uses the 16 digit alphanumeric display and provides a quick, intuitive method of configuring the 9725LG Series Keyer. These items are often only required to be set up at installation time, and do not pertain to the day-to-day operation of the unit. Figure 4-7 gives an overview of the Setup menu system. - Page 147 DASDEC Decoder Configuration (SERIAL)............6-4 6.3.5. Connecting the Audio .................... 6-5 6.3.6. Connecting the GPI Tally Control ................6-5 6.4. CONFIGURING THE 9725LG SERIES KEYER FOR EAS ..........6-5 6.4.1. Configuring the Serial Port ..................6-5 6.4.2. Configuring the GPI Input ..................6-5 6.4.3.
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Page 149: Eas Decoder Interface (Eas Optioned Units Only)
6.1. SERIAL When the EAS option (+E) is added to the 9725LG, it has the ability to key Emergency Alert messages received from a Sage, TFT, Trilithic or DASDEC EAS Decoder over a serial connection. The Emergency Alert Messages are inserted over program video and program audio. In order to insert the audio you will have to convert the analog audio from the decoder to AES and connect it to the AES Inputs of the 9725LG. -
Page 150: Connecting The 9725Lg Series Keyer To The Eas Decoder
For a permanent installation, you will require a custom length cable that fits between the EAS decoder unit and the 9725LG Series Keyer. You can purchase any off the shelf 9 pin straight-through serial cable, or you may make this cable yourself according to the cable drawing in Table 6-1. This cable should not exceed 50 feet. -
Page 151: Sage Decoder Configuration
RS232 cable into the COM 2 port of the Sage decoder. If this port is already in use, you may use the COM 6 port. The Sage port must be configured to output the type of data that the 9725LG Series Keyer unit is expecting. To configure the sage decoder, follow the steps outlined below. -
Page 152: Tft Decoder Configuration
The TFT unit has a number of communications ports on the rear of the unit marked as COM 1 to COM 3 and J103 and J104. The baud rate is fixed at 9600 within the 9725LG Series Keyer and it is configured to communicate using the Alternate TFT I/F for Trilithic EAS Systems ALT1 option. -
Page 153: Connecting The Audio
The EAS decoders give out a tally control to indicate when an EAS alert message is being broadcast. This tally output must be connected to one of the GPI inputs on the 9725LG Series Keyer to signal it to ‘duck insert’ the emergency audio into the program audio. For the sake of simplicity in this description connect the tally output from the decoder to the GPI 0 input on the 9725LG Series Keyer. -
Page 154: Configuring The Eas Controls
9725LG Series Keyer. Check that you are running the most up to date firmware in your Sage decoder at www.broadcast.harris.com. Evertz tested this configuration with the Sage decoder model 1822 with firmware version 5.111. -
Page 155: Testing The Tft Decoder (Serial)
9725LG Series Keyer. Double check that you have configured the correct CG Interface Type and that the serial cable is valid and connected to the correct ports. Check the Evertz Web site at www.evertz.com for any new firmware releases for the 9725LG Series Keyer. - Page 156 Make the necessary changes to the IP address and subnet mask and then click Accept Changes/Restart Network. 5. To add the 9725LG as a device, select Setup then Net Alerts. Under the Configure EAS Net Clients heading, ensure that the “Alert Forwarding to EAS_NET devices” and “Encoder Originated Alerts Sent to EAS_NET devices”...
- Page 157 Configure the EAS Vertical Position, EAS Font, EAS Height and EAS Rate accordingly. A True Type Font (ttf) file must be present in the CF of the 9725LG (or on the NAS). b. Configure the EAS Colour Settings for the Watch, Warning and Test foreground and background colours.
- Page 158 “Yes, Send Alert!” to trigger the EAS Test. 17. The audio clip will activate automatically on the 9725LG if there is associated EAS audio and will also duck the appropriate number of audio channels accordingly. The crawl text will play-out using the appropriate text and background bar font and colour as configured in the EAS menu for the 9725LG.
- Page 159 7.1.1.1. Composite Analog Video Input .............. 7-1 7.1.1.2. Composite Analog Video Output............7-1 7.1.2. Standard Definition Video Specifications (9725LG and 9725LGA) ......7-1 7.1.2.1. SD Serial Digital Video Input ..............7-1 7.1.2.2. SD Serial Digital Video Outputs ............. 7-1 7.1.3.
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9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 7.1. SPECIFICATIONS 7.1.1. Analog Video Specifications (AN9725LG) 7.1.1.1. Composite Analog Video Input Standard: SMPTE 170M Number of Inputs: 1 (bypass protected) Connector: BNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A 75Ω (fixed) Impedance: 7.1.1.2. -
Page 162: High Definition Video Specifications (Hd9725Lg And Hd9725Lga)
9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual 7.1.3. High Definition Video Specifications (HD9725LG and HD9725LGA) 7.1.3.1. HD Serial Digital Video Input Standard: 1.485 Gb/sec HDTV Serial component digital SMPTE 292M standards supported shown in Table 2-8 - software selectable... -
Page 163: Audio Specifications (9725Lga And Hd9725Lga Only)
9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual 7.1.5. Audio Specifications (9725LGA and HD9725LGA Only) 7.1.5.1. AES Audio Inputs Standards: SMPTE 276M single ended AES Number of Inputs: 4 for Program, 4 for Alternative Connector: BNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A. -
Page 164: Control Ports On Breakout Panel
9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual 7.1.7.1. Control Ports on Breakout Panel Remote Panel (Port B): 9 pin female “D”, RS-422 9600 baud, 8 bits, no parity Remote control panel interface (only available on RCP or DCP versions) Serial Control (Port A, C, E, F, G, and H): 9 pin female “D”, RS-232/422 8 bits, no parity, baud rate depends on protocol. -
Page 165: Electrical Specs
9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual Desktop Control Panel: 2lbs (.9kg) 7.1.11. Electrical Specs Electronics: Voltage: Autoranging 100-240V AC 50/60 Hz Power: 9725LGA, 9725LG, AN9725LG 40 Watts HD9725LG, HD9725LGA 80 Watts Fuse: 9725LGA, 9725LG, AN9725LG T1AL250V 1 amp slo blow 250V HD9725LG, HD9725LGA T3.15AL250V 3.15 amp slo blow 250V... -
Page 166: Upgrading The Firmware - Rs232 Serial Port
UPGRADING THE FIRMWARE – RS232 SERIAL PORT 7.2.1. Overview Firmware is posted on the Evertz website for the 9725LG series in order to provide additional features and enhancements. You will need the following equipment in order to update the Firmware: •... -
Page 167: Initiating Firmware Upgrade Mode From The Terminal Program
9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual When you press the SELECT button the keyer unit will be placed in programming mode and its serial port is opened to communicate with the terminal software program. The following message will appear on the terminal screen You will have approximately 10 seconds to start transferring the file before the unit automatically reboots. -
Page 168: Uploading The New Firmware
9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual 10. Hit the < enter > key on your computer once. 11. Type the word “upload”, without quotes, and hit the < enter > key once. Uploading the New Firmware 7.2.5. 12. The unit is now waiting for you to start the file transfer. - Page 169 The application firmware is contained in a “bin” file, which will have a name consisting of the version number and the product name. For the 9725LG(A) keyer unit the name will be similar to: 2v19 _1729_9725LG(A).bin For the HD9725LG(A) keyer unit the name will be similar to: 2v19_1729_HD9725LG(A).bin...
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Page 170: Completing The Upgrade
16. You can now close the terminal program and disconnect the RS-232 serial cable from the PC. To ensure that the firmware has been loaded go to any of the tabs from the 9725LG web browser page and check the firmware version and build number. -
Page 171: Upgrading The Firmware - File Transfer Protocol Over Ethernet
7.3.1. Overture Media Manager Upgrade 1. Left Click on the 9725LG device that you want to upgrade and then select View Media. 2. When the media list has been retrieved from the 9725LG, left click File then select “Upgrade…”... - Page 172 9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual 5. Confirm that the hardware status of the 9725LG is “Ready to Upgrade” and confirm if you want the unit to reboot automatically when the upload of the new firmware file is completed.
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Page 173: Table 7-1: Fuse Ratings
9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual 7.4. SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION – These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing instructions in this section of the manual unless you are qualified to do so. - Page 174 9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual This page is left intentionally blank TROUBLESHOOTING Revision 2.0...
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Page 175: Table Of Contents
9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual CHAPTER 8 TABLE OF CONTENTS TROUBLESHOOTING THE 9725LG SERIES KEYER .............. 8-1 Tables Table 8-1: Error Messages ........................... 8-4 TROUBLESHOOTING Revision 2.0... - Page 176 9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual This page is left intentionally blank TROUBLESHOOTING Revision 2.0...
- Page 177 9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual TROUBLESHOOTING THE 9725LG SERIES KEYER If an error occurs while using the 9725LG Series Keyers, consult the following table for more information. Table 8-1 provides a complete list of error messages with corresponding error descriptions.
- Page 178 9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual Connection timed out. A connect() request failed because the "Timeout" connected party did not properly respond after a period of time (timeout period varies, depending on the communication protocol). No buffer space available. An operation on a socket was not "No buffers"...
- Page 179 9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual "Connection aborted" Software caused connection abort. A connection abort was caused internal to your host machine. Address already in use. Only one usage of each address is "Address in use" normally permitted.
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Page 180: Table 8-1: Error Messages
9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual No such file or directory. This error occurs when a file name is "No such file or directory" specified and the file should exist but does not, or when one of the directories in a path name does not exist. - Page 181 9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual INDEX Hour ............4-20 Minute ............. 4-20 Seconds ..........4-20 AES ALT IN ..........2-3 Connecting the Audio ....... 2-10 AES PREV OUT ........2-4, 2-11 Audio Outputs ......... 2-11 AES PROG IN ......2-3, 2-4, 2-11 EAS Audio ..........
- Page 182 9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual OUT ............5-3 EAS Option ..........1-2 QUICK SELECTS ........5-4 High Definition Units ........1-2 SELECT ........... 5-3 Standard Definition Units ......1-2 DCP LEDS Firmware Updates ........7-11 COMM ............5-5 Firmware Upgrade KEYER .............
- Page 183 9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual Horizontal Position ........4-33 Layer Level ..........4-33 LED ............4-5 LED ............4-5 Quick In ........... 4-34 IN Button ............. 4-3 Quick Out ..........4-34 IN DCP Button ..........5-3 Transparency .......... 4-33 Installation ..........
- Page 184 9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual Navigation ..........4-6 PREV ............2-2 Overview........... 4-6 Primary Server .......... 4-17 EAS ..........3-18, 4-28 PROG IN ............2-2 GENERAL ..........4-9 PROG OUT FILL .......... 2-2 MANAGE FILES ........4-22 PROG OUT KEY ..........
- Page 185 9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual SETUP MENU Temperature Probe Top Level Menu ........4-8 Connecting ..........2-14 Shaft Encoder Temperature Read Loss ......3-17 DCP Button ..........5-5 Time Setup SHIFT LOCK Real Date ..........3-4 Button ..........4-4, 5-4 Troubleshooting .........
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What is the proper sequence to change the value? Is it pick the video format value example {525i} click Update then Submit..?
To change a value on the Evertz 9725LG, follow this sequence:
1. Press the SELECT button. The colon (:) after the parameter (e.g., R) changes to an equals sign (=), indicating it is ready to be edited.
2. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to adjust the value.
3. Press SELECT again to move to the next parameter (e.g., from R to G, then to B).
4. Repeat the process for each parameter.
5. After adjusting all values, press SELECT to confirm and exit.
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How to change keyer unit to accept HD video from SD?
To change the Evertz 9725LG keyer unit to accept HD video instead of SD, select one of the HD video formats supported by the unit. Based on the context, the available HD video formats are:
- 720p/50 (SMPTE 296M)
- 720p/59.94 (SMPTE 296M)
- 1080i/50 (SMPTE 274M)
- 1080i/59.94 (SMPTE 274M)
Use the appropriate menu or setup interface on the 9725LG unit to change the video format setting to one of the HD options above. Only HD units support HD formats.
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