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Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier
© Copyright 2015-2018
EVERTZ MICROSYSTEMS LTD.
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Version 1.6, December 2018
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  • Page 1 Version 1.6, December 2018 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 7815VPDA series product. Evertz Microsystems expressly prohibits the use of this manual for any purpose other than the operation of the 7815VPDA series product.
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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 cables...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier TABLE OF CONTENTS OVERVIEW ........................... 1 1.1. PRODUCT OPTIONS ......................3 GETTING STARTED ........................7 2.1. INPUT / OUTPUT CONNECTIONS ..................8 2.2. ETHERNET CONNECTIONS ....................9 2.2.1. Ethernet Ports ......................10 2.2.2. Ethernet Status LEDs ....................10 SPECIFICATIONS ........................
  • Page 6 5.2.33. SubPresets ......................103 JUMPERS ..........................105 6.1. LOCAL FAULT MONITORING USING THE GLOBAL FRAME STATUS ......106 6.2. 7815VPDA SERIES SLOT BLOCKER ................106 UPGRADE PROCEDURES ...................... 107 7.1. VISTALINK® PRO PRODUCT JAR UPGRADE .............. 107 7.2. FIRMWARE UPGRADE ....................110 7.3.
  • Page 7 7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier FIGURES Figure 1-1 : 7815VPDA System Block Diagram ................4 Figure 1-2 : 7815VPDA Audio Block Diagram ................5 Figure 2-1 : 7815XX-F-2 Rear Plate Layout ................... 7 Figure 4-1 : 7815VPDA Status LEDs ................... 13 Figure 5-1 : 7815VPDA in VistaLINK PRO Hardware Tree ............
  • Page 8 7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier Figure 6-1 : Location of Jumpers - Top View Main Module ............105 Figure 6-2 : Location of Slot Blocker - Bottom View Main Module ..........105 Figure 6-3 : Slot Blocker ......................106 Figure 7-1 : VistaLINK PRO JAR Upgrade - Upgrade Window ..........
  • Page 9 Evertz products are for informational use only and are not warranties of future performance, either expressed or implied. The only warranty offered by Evertz in relation to this product is the Evertz standard limited warranty, stated in the sales contract or order confirmation form.
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  • Page 11: Overview

    The 7815VPDA-3G-F-2 and 7815VPDA-HD-F-2 are dual path broadcast quality Video Processors and Distribution Amplifiers that support SD, HD and 3G ([-3G] option) video formats. The 7815VPDA series supports one coax and one fiber optic input on a per path basis. Using a software selection process, the fiber optic or coax input signal may be utilized for subsequent module processing that feeds the program outputs (PGM OUT).
  • Page 12 7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier • Comprehensive video processing DA functionality with 6x processed coax outputs and 4x processed fiber outputs per path • Re-clocked, non-proceed outputs and processed outputs may be independently sourced from the SFP or coaxial inputs (software selectable) •...

  • Page 13: Product Options

    1.1. PRODUCT OPTIONS This manual covers all variations and ordering options for the 7815VPDA series platform. There are a number of different possible configurations of the 7815VPDA. The supported product options can be easily described using the product formula below. All product configurations that satisfy the formula are valid, and are supported by the 7815VPDA series.

  • Page 14: Figure 1-1 : 7815Vpda System Block Diagram

    7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier Figure 1-1 : 7815VPDA System Block Diagram Page - 4 Revision 1.6...

  • Page 15: Figure 1-2 : 7815Vpda Audio Block Diagram

    7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier Figure 1-2 : 7815VPDA Audio Block Diagram Page - 5 Revision 1.6...
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  • Page 17: Getting Started

    7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier GETTING STARTED All 7815 series modules come with a companion rear plate and occupy two slots in the 7800FR frame or three slots in the 7700FR-C. If a 7815 series module is installed in a 7700FR-C without the slot blocker installed, the card will not power-up and the LOCAL FAULT LED will be on.

  • Page 18: Input / Output Connections

    FRAME REFERENCE BNC. NOTE: The 7815VPDA series does not lock to external reference without the [+UDX2]  product option. The external reference is only used for the extraction of time and date information from the VITC embedded in the external reference signal.

  • Page 19: Ethernet Connections

    7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier 2.2. ETHERNET CONNECTIONS All 7815 series modules are designed to use either 10Base-T (10 Mbps) or 100Base-TX (100 Mbps) also known as Fast Ethernet, twisted pair Ethernet cabling systems. When connecting for 10Base-T systems, category 3, 4, or 5 UTP cable as well as EIA/TIA –...

  • Page 20: 2.2.1. Ethernet Ports

    IP configuration can be setup for the CONTROL port in the IP tab of the VistaLINK® PRO 7815 module global configuration view.  NOTE: The 7815VPDA series does not currently support SNMP configuration via the CONTROL port. A 7700FC/7800FC must be used for module configuration. DATA: This port is purposed for connection to the facilities data network.

  • Page 21: Specifications

    Maximum Input Power: -1dBm Optical Sensitivity: -21dBm at 2.97GB/s pathological Level A -23dBm at 2.97GB/s colour bars 3.4. OPTICAL DIGITAL VIDEO OUTPUT Module: Evertz SFP3T13-2 (Up to 4x modules) Number of Outputs: 2 per module Page - 11 Revision 1.6...

  • Page 22: Reference Video Input

    7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier Connector: LC/UPC Fiber: Compatible with Singlemode or 50/62.5µm Multimode Optical Power: -2dBm ± 1dBm Operating Wavelength: 1310nm 3.5. REFERENCE VIDEO INPUT Type: HD Tri-Level sync, NTSC or PAL Colour Black 1 V p-p...

  • Page 23: Status Leds

    Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier STATUS LEDS 4.1. MODULE STATUS LEDS Figure 4-1 depicts status LEDs for the 7815VPDA series modules. LEDs are in the same position and perform the same function as the 7815IDA and 7847FSEDA series modules. Shaft Module...
  • Page 24 7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier COOLING FANS The COOLING FANS LED will be GREEN when both cooling fans are operating properly. OFF when either fan or both fans are in error. Page - 14 Revision 1.6...

  • Page 25: Vistalink Pro Interface

    7700FC/7800FC modules must be installed in all frames that house 7815 series modules. Within VistaLINK PRO the 7815VPDA series modules have a set of system configuration controls, as ® well as groups of controls designated for each of the two independent video processing paths. The system configuration controls can be accessed by right-clicking on the module in the VistaLINK ®...

  • Page 26: System Configuration

    NOTE: If any of the cooling fan status reports a failure, the module should be powered down immediately to avoid overheating and subsequent damage to the module. Contact Evertz for further assistance in replacing the failed modules. Figure 5-2 : System Configuration - General To enable/disable a specific fault trap, check/uncheck the corresponding checkbox.

  • Page 27: 5.1.2. Reference

    The video reference signal can be sourced from either the modules REF input connection on the rear plate, or either of the FRAME REF inputs on the 7800FR or 7700FR-G frames. The 7815VPDA series supports locking to 525i/59.94Hz and 625i/50Hz bi-level reference signals, and 1080i/59.94Hz and 1080i/50Hz tri-level reference signals.
  • Page 28 7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier Global Control Genlock Source: This control is used to configure which reference input connector is selected as the Genlock input signal. When Card Ref is selected, the module will be sourced by the external reference signal applied to the module’s rear panel.

  • Page 29: 5.1.4. Change Product

     NOTE: A unique checksum must be generated to support a product string change on the 7815VPDA. Please contact Evertz if you are interested in upgrading the feature set of your 7815VPDA. Page - 19 Revision 1.6...

  • Page 30: Figure 5-5 : System Configuration - Change Product

    Product Name: The product name entry area will be used to enter in the name of the product that the module will be upgraded to. Checksum: The checksum location will contain the verification code that the Evertz sales department will provide when the options have been purchased.

  • Page 31: Fiber Rx

    7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier 5.1.5. Fiber RX The Fiber RX tab contains all control and status related to the optical fiber SFP receiver. If the Fiber receiver SFP is not installed in the correct location on the 7815VPDA rear-plate, the status will report ‘Not detected’...

  • Page 32: 5.1.6. Fiber Tx

    7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier 5.1.6. Fiber TX The Fiber TX tab contains all control and status related to the optical fiber SFP transmitters. The 7815VPDA supports up to 4 SFP modules (2 modules per video path). If the Fiber transmitter SFP is not installed in the specific location on the 7815VPDA rear-plate, the status will report ‘Not detected’...

  • Page 33: Ntp [+Udx2]

    7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier 5.1.7. NTP [+UDX2] The 7815VPDA with the [+UDX2] product option supports Network Time Protocol (NTP) synchronization of the module’s system time. This feature allows the module to obtain an accurate system time by synchronizing with multiple NTP servers. The 7815VPDA does not contain a real-time clock, and must synchronize its time on power-up in-order to maintain accurate system time during module operation.

  • Page 34: Time Code [+Udx2]

    7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier Enable: This control enables or disables the usage of the associated NTP server for system clock synchronization. 5.1.8. Time Code [+UDX2] The 7815VPDA with the [+UDX2] product option supports system time as a source of output time code.
  • Page 35 7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier  NOTE: Drop frame processing will be applied to the system generated time code only for non-integer frame rates. Jam Timecode: This control sets whether the system time code will be jammed daily at the specified Daily Jam Time or never jammed.

  • Page 36: Video Path Configuration

    7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier 5.2. VIDEO PATH CONFIGURATION 5.2.1. Video The Video tab contains all controls related to core video configuration as well as basic monitoring information regarding the input video sourced to the 7815VPDA. Figure 5-10 illustrates the layout of the controls in the VistaLINK®...

  • Page 37: Table 5-1 : Video - Supported Input Video Standards

    7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier 1080i/59.94Hz 720p/59.94Hz 525i/59.94Hz 1080i/50Hz 720p/50Hz 625i/50Hz 1080p/59.94Hz (425M level A) [-3G option only] 1080p/59.94Hz (425M level B) [-3G option only] 1080p/50Hz (425M level A) [-3G option only] 1080p/50Hz (425M level B) [-3G option only]...
  • Page 38 7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier DA Output Video Source: This control selects whether the DA output video will be sourced from either the SDI input or the Fiber input. When in ‘Auto’ mode, the 7815VPDA will automatically select the input video based on video presence.
  • Page 39 7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier Loss of Video Mode: This control defines the action that will be taken when the input video is lost. Options include freezing output video on the last good frame of input video, or forcing the output video to black or blue.

  • Page 40: 5.2.2. Video Monitoring

    7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier 5.2.2. Video Monitoring The 7815 series modules support advanced audio & video monitoring, referred to as AVM. This advanced monitoring includes metrics for detecting potential issues in the video signal. Figure 5-11 illustrates the layout of the controls in the VistaLINK® PRO configuration view.
  • Page 41 7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier Video Error Timeout: This control sets the timeout, in seconds that must elapse to consecutive error- free video frames before the video errors fault will be cleared. The value range is from 1 to 127 seconds in increments of 1 second.
  • Page 42 7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier Black/White Level Error Duration: This control sets the number of seconds of consecutive video fields/frames that must be flagged as having black/white level errors before triggering the corresponding black/white level error fault condition. The value range is from 1 to 127 seconds in increments of 1 second.

  • Page 43: Scte 104 Control (+Scte104 Option Only)

    7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier threshold specified by the Error Quantity control. This trap will clear when a set of consecutive input video frames of length greater than Black/White Level Error Timeout all containing less pixels below the Black Error Level than the threshold specified by the Error Quantity control.

  • Page 44: Scte104 Status (+Scte104 Option Only)

    7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier SCTE104 Inject Line: This control allows the user to set the video line. The injectors to inset SCTE 104 data for the outband video. The range for this control is from 6 to 29. The typical line for SCTE 104 data is line 13 but is fully configurable to any desired line in the vertical blanking region of the video signal.
  • Page 45 7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier SCTE104 Quick Status Monitor This section allows the user to monitor the health of the communications between 7815VPDA and the automation system. AS IP Connection: This parameter reports if a valid connection to the automation system is present.

  • Page 46: 5.2.5. Reference

    Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier 5.2.5. Reference The 7815VPDA series supports fully independent timing on each video processing path. Each video processing path can be configured to either lock to the input video timing, or the external reference signal timing. The Reference tab within the video configuration provides the controls and status related to video path specific reference controls.

  • Page 47: Video Proc

    7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier Genlock Valid: This trap will trigger to report an invalid Genlock/reference signal. A reference signal is considered invalid if it is not present, unsupported by the module or has a frame rate mismatch with the detected input video standard on the corresponding video path.
  • Page 48 7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier  NOTE: All Video Proc controls affect the video in real time. H&V frequency bands will cause hits to the video while a new filter is loaded. Video Proc RGB Clip: The RGB Clip parameter controls RGB clipping/colour legalization process. When set to enable, the module will clip any illegal levels of R, G, and B (individually) to their respective Black and White Levels.

  • Page 49: Image Enhancement

    7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier 5.2.7. Image Enhancement The Image Enhancement tab contains controls related to active picture image enhancement adjustments. Image enhancement provides the ability to enhance/sharpen the content within the active picture by applying video processing filters. The image enhancement controls allow the user to tweak the image enhancement algorithm to their perceived acceptable level.

  • Page 50: Noise Reduction [+Udx2]

    7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier Luma Floor: This control selects the minimum luma value that will be enhanced. The range is 0 to 15. Pixels with a luma value below this floor will not be enhanced. Detail Noise Floor: This control specifies the level of image detail below which it is considered to be mostly consisting of noise.

  • Page 51: Deinterlacer [+Udx2]

    7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier 5.2.9. Deinterlacer [+UDX2] The Deinterlacer tab contains controls related to active picture deinterlacing. Deinterlacing is a functional part of the video conversion process that converts interlaced field content into progressive frames. The deinterlacer generates the missing lines that were removed during field capture. It performs interpolation in both the spatial and temporal directions to achieve the optimal estimation of the missing pixels from the original captured video frame.
  • Page 52 7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier  NOTE: The deinterlacer cannot be bypassed for SD input signals (525i/59.94Hz and 625i/50Hz). Regardless of the Mode setting, the signal will be processed by the deinterlacer. Inverse Telecine: This control specifies the types of cadences that should be detected and used to perform inverse telecine interpolation on the interlaced input to produce the original progressive frame.

  • Page 53: Afd [+Udx2]

    Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier 5.2.10. AFD [+UDX2] The 7815VPDA series with the [+UDX2] product option supports full-featured AFD processing. Frame accurate, glitch-free aspect ratio conversions are driven based on the AFD data present on the input video signal. For each valid input AFD code, the user can configure the desired aspect ratio conversion to be performed on the input video signal, as well as specifying the AFD data to be embedded on the output signal (if desired).
  • Page 54 7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier When set to Infinite, the last valid AFD code will be used to drive the aspect ratio conversion upon loss of AFD code on the input signal. When set to a number of frames in the range of 0 to 300, the last valid AFD code will be used to drive the aspect ratio conversion upon loss of AFD code on the input signal until the number of frames has elapsed.

  • Page 55: Afd Monitor [+Udx2]

    7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier 5.2.11. AFD Monitor [+UDX2] The AFD monitoring tab is used to report the detected input AFD code and the corresponding output AFD code embedded on the output video signal. Figure 5-20 illustrates the layout of the AFD monitoring status in the VistaLINK®...

  • Page 56: Sd Aperture [+Udx2]

    7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier 5.2.12. SD Aperture [+UDX2] The precise definition of active picture region for an SD video standard is often unclear. This is due to the fact that SD signals have been defined differently in various standards. To support varying active picture regions for SD video standards, the 7815VPDA module allows the user to fully define both the production and clean aperture regions using the SD aperture feature.

  • Page 57: User Arc [+Udx2]

    7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier 5.2.13. User ARC [+UDX2] The User ARC section allows the user to create custom aspect ratio conversions (ARC) that can be used in either the default aspect ratio conversion (Scaler tab), or input AFD code driven aspect ratio conversions (AFD ARC tab).

  • Page 58: Table 5-3 : User Arc - Aspect Ratio Conversion

    7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier Conversion Controls Aspect Ratio Conversion: This control provides a number of pre-defined aspect ratio conversions (ARCs) that can be used in the custom ARC configuration. This control is useful when the user desires to create a slightly modified ARC with respect to one of the pre-defined ARCs.

  • Page 59: Afd Arc [+Udx2]

    7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier User Aspect Ratio Setting: These controls allow the user to completely define the aspect ratio conversion processing. There are a total of 8 parameters that define the ARC: Input H Start, Input H Stop, Input V Start, Input V Stop, Output H Start, Output H Stop, Output V Start, and Output V Stop.

  • Page 60: Figure 5-23 : Video Path Configuration - Afd Arc

    7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier Figure 5-23 : Video Path Configuration - AFD ARC AFD Select: This control selects the incoming AFD code that will drive the defined ARC. A separate ARC definition exists for each entry in the AFD Select drop-down menu. For AFD input processing to function correctly and as desired, the user must define an appropriate ARC for each expected input AFD code.

  • Page 61: Table 5-5 : Afd Arc - All Supported Afd Codes

    7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier 16:9 frame, code ‘0010’ 16:9 frame, code ‘0011’ 16:9 frame, code ‘0100’ 16:9 frame, code ‘1000’ 16:9 frame, code ‘1001’ 16:9 frame, code ‘1010’ 16:9 frame, code ‘1011’ 16:9 frame, code ‘1101’ 16:9 frame, code ‘1110’...

  • Page 62: Scaler [+Udx2]

    Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier 5.2.15. Scaler [+UDX2] The 7815VPDA series uses high performance multi-tap polyphase filters to perform scaling and aspect ratio conversion on the input video signal to produce a high quality scaled output video signal. The Scaler tab allows the user to configure sharpness of vertical and horizontal edge transitions, cut-off frequencies of the polyphase filters, set the RGB background colour for unused areas in the output raster and to define the default aspect ratio conversion and AFD output code.

  • Page 63: Table 5-6 : Scaler - H Filter Cutoff

    7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier Slew Settings Slew Limits: There are individual controls for H Slew Limit and V Slew Limit. When set to enabled, these controls process sharp spatial transitions to minimize ringing (an aliasing artifact of scaling an image) around such transitions.
  • Page 64 7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier AFD Stamp: This control enables the user to specify the AFD code to be embedded on the output video for the default ARC processing that will be applied when AFD Input Processing is set to disable, or when no AFD code is present on the input signal and Loss of AFD Timeout has expired.

  • Page 65: Video Encoder [+Slke2]

    7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier 5.2.16. Video Encoder [+SLKE2] The Video Encoder control tab allows the user to fully configure the IP streaming H.264/MPEG-2 video encoder. The fully processed SDI output signal sources the video encoder. The video encoder is also capable of performing video standard conversion if it is desirable for the encoded IP stream to be a lower video resolution than the SDI outputs.

  • Page 66: Table 5-8 : Video Encoder - Supported Video Conversions

    7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier Video Controls Video Standard: This control selects the encoder output video standard. When set to Follow SDI output, the video encoder output standard will match the SDI output video standard. This is the desired mode of operation for optimal video encoding quality.

  • Page 67: Table 5-9 : Video Encoder - Supported Audio Bit Rates

    7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier IP Controls Multicast IP: Sets the destination of the encoder output IP stream. It can be either a multicast or unicast IP address. Port Number: Sets the destination port number of the encoder output IP stream. The range is 0 to 65535 (16-bits) Time to Live: Sets the lifetime of the encoder output IP stream packets on the network.
  • Page 68 7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier Transport Steam Controls Transport Stream PID: This control sets the transport stream (PID) in the output MPEG-2 transport stream (TS). This value must be unique, and cannot be the same as any other PID in the same MPEG- 2 TS.

  • Page 69: Video Encoder Downmix [+Slke2]

    7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier 5.2.17. Video Encoder Downmix [+SLKE2] The Video Encoder [+SLKE2] product option includes a dedicated audio downmix processor to generate stereo (2 ch) audio from surround sound (5.1 ch). This proves useful when the processed SDI output signal that sources the video encoder only contains 5.1 surround sound.
  • Page 70 7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier Surround Phase: This control allows the user to choose whether no phase shift (0 degrees) or a 90 degree phase shift is applied to the surround channels before being passed to the down-mix matrix.

  • Page 71: Audio

    7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier 5.2.18. Audio The Audio tab contains controls related to core audio configuration (de-embedding, delay, and re- embedding) as well as basic monitoring information regarding the input audio sourced to the module. Figure 5-27 illustrates the layout of the controls in the VistaLINK® PRO configuration view.
  • Page 72 7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier  NOTE: The ENABLE setting should NOT be used for non-PCM audio. Embedder Group 1 – 4 Output: This control allows the user to enable or disable the insertion of the corresponding audio group into the output video signal. By selecting Enable, audio embedding for the selected group will be enabled.

  • Page 73: 5.2.19. Audio Monitoring

    Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier 5.2.19. Audio Monitoring The 7815VPDA series modules support advanced audio & video monitoring referred to as AVM. This advanced monitoring includes metrics for detecting potential silence or loudness in the audio signals. Figure 5-28 illustrates the layout of the controls in the VistaLINK® PRO configuration view.
  • Page 74 7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier Audio Silence Level: This control sets the audio level under which the audio is considered to be silent. This value is expressed in dB full scale (FS). The value range is -80.00 to -45.00 dB in 0.25 dB increments.

  • Page 75: 5.2.20. Embedded Aic

    7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier 5.2.20. Embedded AIC The Embedded AIC (Audio Input Correction) tab contains controls for adjustment of the 16 embedded audio channels present on the input video. This purpose of audio input correction is to apply correction to an input signal before it is routed through other audio processing modules.

  • Page 76: 5.2.21. Embedded Audio Mixer

    7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier 5.2.21. Embedded Audio Mixer The Embedded Audio Mixer tab contains controls for audio routing, audio gain, and audio inversion for the 16 embedded audio channels present on the program output video. Each output audio channel mixer consists of two independently selectable sources (X &...

  • Page 77: Figure 5-30 : Video Path Configuration - Embedded Audio Mixer

    7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier Figure 5-30 : Video Path Configuration - Embedded Audio Mixer Source – X & Y: These controls allow the user to route one of the selectable mixer input audio sources to the Corresponding input (X or Y) of the embedded audio output channel mixer. Table 5-10 lists all the selectable sources for the embedded audio mixers.

  • Page 78: 5.2.22. Downmix

    7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier 5.2.22. Downmix The Downmix audio processing module provides the ability to downmix 5.1 surround sound to 2- channel (stereo) sound, or single channel (mono) sound. The Downmix audio processor can be configured to utilize common downmixing algorithms (Lo/Ro, Lt/Rt) and is also fully user configurable.
  • Page 79 7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier LFE Gain: This control allows the user to adjust the gain applied to the LFE channel. This control is in effect only when LFE Gain is selected for LFE Mixing control. The range for this value can be set from -20.0dB to 20.0dB in 0.1 dB increments.

  • Page 80: 5.2.23. Downmix Mixer

    7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier 5.2.23. Downmix Mixer The Downmix Mixer tab contains controls for audio routing, audio gain, and audio inversion for the Downmix audio processing module input channels. Each Downmix input audio channel mixer consists of two independently selectable sources (X & Y) with each source having its own gain and inversion controls.

  • Page 81: Upmix [+Umx2]

     NOTE: Please contact Evertz if interested in adding the Upmix [+UMX2] product option. When operating in Auto mode, the Upmix audio processor can automatically detect the presence of 5.1 surround sound on its input audio channels. If 5.1 surround sound is detected, the upmix audio processing module simply passes the audio through.

  • Page 82: Figure 5-33 : Video Path Configuration - Upmix

    7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier Figure 5-33 : Video Path Configuration - Upmix Upmix Mode: This control allows the user to set the upmix audio processing module to automatically determine if the audio needs to be upmixed. It can automatically detect the presence of 5.1 surround sound on its inputs.

  • Page 83: Upmix Mixer [+Umx2]

    7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier LFE Gain: This control allows the user to set LFE channel gain at the upmix audio processing module output. Use the drop down menu to select the appropriate amount of gain to be applied.

  • Page 84: Figure 5-34 : Video Path Configuration - Upmix Mixer

    7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier Product Option Mixer Sources Mute DMX channels 1-16 All Products Mono mix DMX channels (8 pairs – 1&2, 3&4, etc.) Down mix L, R Down mix mono IntelliGain® 1 channels 1-8 IntelliGain® [+IG2] IntelliGain®...

  • Page 85: Intelligain [+Ig2]

    [+IG2] ® IntelliGain is a technology developed by Evertz to control the loudness of audio programs on the fly. ® More specifically, it calculates the perceived loudness of the input audio and modifies the audio to ensure that the long-term average loudness level is at the target level. IntelliGain works with mono, ®...

  • Page 86: Table 5-14 : Intelligain® Mixer - Selectable Audio Sources

    7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier 5.2.25.1. IntelliGain® Mixer [+IG2] The IntelliGain® Mixer tab contains controls for audio routing, audio gain, and audio inversion for the IntelliGain® audio processing module input channels. Each IntelliGain® input audio channel mixer consists of two independently selectable sources (X & Y) with each source having its own gain and inversion controls.

  • Page 87: Figure 5-35 : Video Path Configuration - Intelligain® Mixer

    7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier Figure 5-35 : Video Path Configuration - IntelliGain® Mixer Module & Channel Select: These option buttons allow the user to toggle between configuration of IntelliGain® Module 1 & 2 and input channel mixers 1-4 and 5-8.

  • Page 88: Figure 5-36 : Video Path Configuration - Intelligain

    7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier 5.2.25.2. IntelliGain Configuration [+IG2] ® The IntelliGain Configuration tab displays the top-level IntelliGain control interface. There are a number of parameters that control both the intelligent leveller and the on-board dynamic processor (compressor, expander, and limiter). Figure 5-36 illustrates the layout of these controls in the VistaLINK®...

  • Page 89: Table 5-15 : Intelligain

    7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier 5-15 provides a list of IntelliGain program to input audio channel mapping guidelines. For Table ® example, configuration 5.1+2, program 1 (P1) is mapped to channel CH1 to CH6 and program 2 (P2) is mapped to channel CH7 to CH8.

  • Page 90: Table 5-16 : Intelligain

    7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier Abbreviations Description Program Channel Left or left front Right or right front Center or mono Low frequency effect Left surround Right surround Back surround left Back surround right Table 5-16 : IntelliGain - Channel Mapping Abbreviations ®...

  • Page 91: Figure 5-37 : Video Path Configuration - Intelligain Program Control

    7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier 5.2.25.3. IntelliGain Program Control [+IG2] ® The IntelliGain® Program Control tab contains the program configuration controls for the individual IntelliGain® audio programs. Figure 5-37 illustrates the layout of these controls in the VistaLINK® PRO configuration view.
  • Page 92 7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier Program IntelliGain IntelliGain® State: This control allows the user to set the master switch for the IntelliGain processor, which is used for the given audio program. Select Enable to initiate IntelliGain® processing, and select Disable to deactivate IntelliGain®...
  • Page 93 7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier Film Light: This profile is used to compress/expand light movies or program content such as dramas or content with less dynamic range. Max Boost: 6 dB (below –53 dB) Boost Range: –53 to –41 dB (2:1 ratio) Null Band Width: 20 dB (–41 to –21 dB)
  • Page 94 7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier Program IntelliGain® Threshold Minor/ Major/ Critical Gain Level: This control allows the user to set the audio loudness threshold (dBFS) that determines if the status of the minor/major/critical trap. If the program audio loudness level exceeds the program threshold for the fault duration, it will trigger the corresponding minor/major/critical fault trap to be sent to the registered trap alarm servers.
  • Page 95 7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier Loudness Range: This field displays the calculated loudness range within the duration of the Integrated Loudness calculation. The Loudness Range describes the distribution of loudness within a program and is defined as the difference between the highest and lowest loudness values within the integrated loudness period.

  • Page 96: Figure 5-38 : Video Path Configuration - Intelligain Traps

    7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier 5.2.25.4. IntelliGain Traps [+IG2] ® The IntelliGain audio loudness processing module can provide confidence monitoring with SNMP trap ® alarm notification. These alarms can be enabled and disabled on an individual audio program basis using the IntelliGain...

  • Page 97: Time Code [+Udx2]

    7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier 5.2.26. Time Code [+UDX2] The Time Code control tab in the video path configuration allows the user to fully configure all time code controls related to the specific video path. The 7815VPDA with the [+UDX2] product option can fully process D-VITC, ANC-VITC or ANC-LTC time code and perform any necessary conversion from input video standard to the selected output video standard.

  • Page 98: Table 5-18 : Time Code - Modes Of Operation

    7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier Loss of Time Code: This control sets the behavior of the time code outputs when time code is lost/missing from the input video signal. When set to Mute, time code will not be embedded on the output video signal when not present on the input video signal.

  • Page 99: Closed Captioning [+Udx2]

    7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier 5.2.27. Closed Captioning [+UDX2] The Closed Captioning control tab in the video path configuration allows the user to fully configure all closed caption processing controls related to the specific video path. Closed caption processing can be configured independently on each video path.
  • Page 100 7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier SD CC Source Select: This control selects the source of input closed caption data for SD input video standards (525i/59.94Hz, 625i/50Hz). Since SD video standards can carry a digitized version of the legacy closed caption analog waveform (referred to as Line 21 waveform), and/or digital CDP data packets, the user must specify the desired source of caption data to be processed by the module.

  • Page 101: Closed Captioning Traps [+Udx2]

    7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier 5.2.28. Closed Captioning Traps [+UDX2] The Closed Captioning Traps control tab in the video path configuration allows the user to view closed captioning input status for trap alarms, and to enable / disable corresponding trap alarming. Figure 5-41 illustrates the layout of the Closed Captioning Traps control tab in the VistaLINK®...

  • Page 102: Sid (Source Identification)

    7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier CDP Traps CDP 708 Demux: This trap is triggered when errors are detected during input CDP 708 demultiplexing processing. CDP Parser: This trap is triggered when errors are detected during input CDP 708 parser processing.

  • Page 103: Figure 5-42 : Video Path Configuration - Sid

    7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier Figure 5-42 : Video Path Configuration - SID SID Controls Source ID Processing: This control allows the user to enable Source ID Processing. When set to Enable, all Source ID tags on the input are processed and embedded on the output video signal.

  • Page 104: Anc Passthru

    7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier SID Status Date: This field reports the current system date of the module that will be embedded in the 6 character Date field of the Source ID tag. Time: This field reports the current system time of the module that will be embedded in the 8 character Time field of the Source ID tag.
  • Page 105 7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier input video standard and output video standard differ, or when only a subset of the ANC data on the input is desired to be passed through the module. The Mapped ANC PassThru provides a parameter set to fully define how each ANC packet will be routed from input to output.

  • Page 106: Figure 5-43 : Video Path Configuration - Anc Passthru

    7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier Figure 5-43 : Video Path Configuration - ANC PassThru Direct ANC PassThru Direct ANC PassThru: This control allows the user to Enable or Disable Direct ANC data passthru for ANC data that is not processed through the module to pass through without getting striped on the output video signal.

  • Page 107: Table 5-20 : Anc Passthru - Mapped Anc Packet Pass Through Status Values

    7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier ANC PassThru Mapped ANC Packet PassThru: This control allows the user to enable / disable the Mapped ANC PassThru rule as defined by its controls. When set to Enable the Mapped ANC PassThru rule will be applied to route any ANC packets on the input with matching DID and SDID (if relevant) to the ANC of the output video.

  • Page 108: 5.2.31. Wst Op42/47

    7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier 5.2.31. WST OP42/47 The teletext (WST) processing feature provides the ability to read & write teletext data on SD video (625i/50Hz) using the OP42 transmission specification, as well as on SD/HD/3G video (625i/50Hz, 1080i/50Hz, 720p/50Hz, 1080p/50Hz) using the OP47 specification.

  • Page 109: Figure 5-44 : Video Path Configuration - Wst Op42/47

    7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier Figure 5-44 : Video Path Configuration - WST OP42/47 WST Input Controls WST <1-5> Input Enable: This control enables/disables the WST input processing for the corresponding WST input stream. This control applies only for 625i/50Hz (SD) input video signals.
  • Page 110 7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier SDP Input Enable: This control enables/disables SDP input packet processing. When enabled, the module will search for an SDP packet (DID=0x43, SDID=0x02) on all input video VANC lines and ingest the packet into the WST processing pipeline if detected.

  • Page 111: 5.2.32. Presets

    7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier 5.2.32. Presets The Presets Control tab is used to control the presets. The user can configure the Recall Preset, Store User Preset, and enable/disable the Auto Recall Presets function. This Tab also allows for uploading Sub-Preset files to the module through FTP or SNMP.

  • Page 112: Table 5-21 : Presets - Input Video Standard Preset Triggers

    7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier User Presets Name: This control allows the user to provide a meaningful name to each user preset. For example, rather than simply using User 1, the user preset can take on a name such as 1080i/59.94 In to 525i/59.94 Out.

  • Page 113: 5.2.33. Subpresets

    7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier 5.2.33. SubPresets Sub-presets provide the user the facility to load a subset of the video path configuration controls into a user preset. In most cases, there is only a small subset of the hundreds of configurable parameters that need to be changed for a user’s required modes of operation of the module.
  • Page 114 7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier  NOTE: The sub-preset loading script must be placed in the same directory as the sub- preset XML configuration files. Script File: By clicking the Browse button, the user can locate the sub-preset loading script file to be executed.

  • Page 115: Jumpers

    7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier JUMPERS Figure 6-1 and Figure 6-2 provides the locations of the jumpers and LEDs on the 7815VPDA series main module. Frame Status ON/OFF MODULE STATUS Serial Figure 6-1 : Location of Jumpers - Top View Main Module...

  • Page 116: Local Fault Monitoring Using The Global Frame Status

    Modules can fit into two slots in a 7800FR frame because the 7800FR allows modules to consume more power on a per slot basis than the Evertz 7700FR-C. When a 7815 series module is installed in the 7700FR-C, the module must occupy 3 slots to ensure that the frame power is managed properly.

  • Page 117: Upgrade Procedures

    7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier UPGRADE PROCEDURES There are multiple components of the module operation that can be upgraded. These include: • VistaLINK® PRO Product JAR upgrade • Firmware upgrade • Product String upgrade This section outlines the procedures for performing these module upgrades.

  • Page 118: Figure 7-2 : Vistalink Pro Jar Upgrade - Module Dropdown Menu

    Navigate the hardware tree on the left side of the version information window to select the 7815VPDA module. The VISTALINK® PRO Product Version reported in the top right corner of the window should match the new version. If it does not, please contact Evertz for further assistance. Page - 108...

  • Page 119: Figure 7-3 : Vistalink Pro Jar Upgrade - Version Information Window

    7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier Figure 7-3 : VistaLINK PRO JAR Upgrade - Version Information Window ® Page - 109 Revision 1.6...

  • Page 120: Firmware Upgrade

    7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier 7.2. FIRMWARE UPGRADE A firmware upgrade can be accomplished through VistaLINK® PRO firmware upgrade facilities. All 7815VPDA modules within the same 7700FR/7800FR frame can be upgraded simultaneously or one-by-one. However, it is more convenient to upgrade them simultaneously.

  • Page 121: Figure 7-5 : Firmware Upgrade - Version Information Window

    NOTE: If any of the 7815VPDA modules do not properly upgrade the firmware, please power-cycle those boards and retry the procedure exclusively on the failed boards. If the issue still persists, contact Evertz for further assistance. Page - 111 Revision 1.6...

  • Page 122: Product String Upgrade

    VistaLINK® PRO to successfully update the product strings.  NOTE: Please contact Evertz to obtain the correct checksum values based on the reported 7815VPDA module serial numbers to be updated. Each 7815VPDA module product string must be updated individually. To upgrade the 7815VPDA module product strings, open VistaLINK®...

  • Page 123: Figure 7-7 : Product String Upgrade - 7815Vpda Global Configuration View

    NOTE: If any of the 7815VPDA modules do not properly upgrade the product string, please power-cycle those boards and retry the procedure exclusively on the failed boards. If the issue still persists, contact Evertz for further assistance. Page - 113...
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  • Page 125: Appendix A - Version Information

    7815VPDA Series Video Processor and Distribution Amplifier APPENDIX A – VERSION INFORMATION 8.1. HARDWARE OPTIONS This manual covers the following hardware options: • 7815VPDA-3G-F-2 • 7815VPDA-HD-F-2 8.2. SOFTWARE VERSIONS This manual has been written using the following software versions. Functionality may not be identical to the manual description if the module is operating with a different firmware or VistaLINK®...
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