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OVERVIEW ....................................................................................................................................... 1

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................................... 3

2.1. PRODUCT OPTIONS ............................................................................................................... 5

INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................. 9

3.1. INPUT/OUTPUT CONNECTIONS........................................................................................... 11

3.2. ETHERNET CONNECTIONS .................................................................................................. 12

3.3. GPIO CONNECTOR ............................................................................................................... 13

3.4. AES INPUTS........................................................................................................................... 14

3.5. AES OUTPUTS ....................................................................................................................... 15

SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................................... 17

4.1. SERIAL DIGITAL VIDEO INPUT ............................................................................................ 17

4.2. SERIAL DIGITAL VIDEO OUTPUT ........................................................................................ 17

4.3. GENERAL PURPOSE INPUTS AND OUTPUTS .................................................................... 17

4.4. AES INPUTS........................................................................................................................... 18

4.5. AES OUTPUTS ....................................................................................................................... 18

4.6. ELECTRICAL ......................................................................................................................... 18

4.7. PHYSICAL .............................................................................................................................. 18

STATUS LEDS ................................................................................................................................ 19

5.1. MODULE STATUS LEDS -AES8 VERSION AND NON -AES8 VERSIONS ......................... 19

MODULE CONTROL ....................................................................................................................... 21

6.1. CONTROL CATEGORIES ...................................................................................................... 21

6.2. VIDEO CONTROL TAB .......................................................................................................... 26

6.2.1. Video Input Control ...................................................................................................... 26

6.2.1.1. Frame Rate .................................................................................................... 26

6.2.1.2. Input Video Standard ..................................................................................... 27

6.2.1.3. Video Input Source ........................................................................................ 28

6.2.1.4. SD Blanking ................................................................................................... 28

6.2.1.5. Reference Select ........................................................................................... 29

6.2.1.6. 3G Dual Link Channel Swap .......................................................................... 29

6.2.1.7. Main PGM Source (-F option only) ................................................................. 30

6.2.1.8. Backup PGM Source (-F option only) ............................................................. 30

6.2.1.9. Fill Output Path .............................................................................................. 30

6.2.1.10.Force Freeze Frame ...................................................................................... 31

7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O

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Page 1: Table Of Contents
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O TABLE OF CONTENTS OVERVIEW ............................1 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION ......................3 2.1. PRODUCT OPTIONS ....................... 5 INSTALLATION ..........................9 3.1. INPUT/OUTPUT CONNECTIONS................... 11 3.2. ETHERNET CONNECTIONS ....................12 3.3.
Page 2 7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.2.1.11.Loss of Video Mode ..................31 6.2.1.12.User Added Video Delay ................31 6.2.2. Video Output Control ....................31 6.2.2.1. Output Video Standard .................. 31 6.2.2.2.
Page 3 7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.9.1.1. RGB Clipper ....................44 6.9.1.2. Gain Levels ....................44 6.9.1.3. DC Offsets ..................... 44 6.9.1.4. Hue ........................ 44 6.9.1.5. Gamma Adjust ....................45 6.9.1.6.
Page 4 7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.13.4. Misc System Control (+CC option only) ............... 57 6.13.4.1.DST In Effect ....................57 6.13.4.2.DST Observed ....................57 6.13.4.3.Timezone ....................... 58 6.13.4.4.Clear Non-Volatile XDS ................. 58 6.13.5.
Page 5 7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.21. AFD CONTROL TAB ......................69 6.21.1. AFD Control ......................... 70 6.21.1.1.AFD Input Processing Enable Control ............70 6.21.1.2.Loss of AFD Mode Control ................70 6.21.1.3.AFD Stamp Source ..................
Page 6 7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.30. DOLBY METADATA PRESETS TAB ..................93 6.30.1. Preset Control......................94 6.30.1.1.Dolby Metadata Preset Trigger Source ............94 6.30.1.2.Dolby Metadata Present Preset Trigger ............94 6.30.1.3.Dolby Metadata Missing Preset Trigger ............
Page 7 7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.33. DOLBY AC3 ENCODER CONTROL TAB ................117 6.33.1. Dolby AC3 Encoder ....................118 6.33.1.1.Auto Mode Pgm Configuration ..............118 6.33.1.2.Metadata Program Select ................119 6.33.1.3.AC-3 Bitrate Control ..................
Page 8 7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.39.1. Audio Output Pair Select ................... 140 6.40. AES AUDIO CONTROL TAB ....................141 6.40.1. AES Audio Control ..................... 141 6.40.1.1.Delay Select ....................141 6.40.2.
Page 9 7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.46.1.3.Invert Enable X .................... 159 6.46.1.4.Source Y ...................... 159 6.46.1.5.Gain Adjust Channel Y ................. 160 6.46.1.6.Invert Enable Y .................... 160 6.47. INTELLIGAIN OVERVIEW ....................161 6.48.
Page 10 7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.50.7.4.3. Loudness Range ..................176 6.50.7.4.4. Loudness Range Low ................176 6.50.7.4.5. Loudness Range High ................176 6.50.7.4.6. Reset ......................176 6.50.7.4.7. Start/Continue ..................177 6.50.7.4.8.
Page 11 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O Figures Figure 2-1: 7812UDXD Series Block Diagram (-HD, -3G, -F and –AES8 Versions) ..........4 Figure 2-2: 7812UDXD Series Audio Block Diagram (–AES8 Versions) .............. 4 Figure 3-1: 7812UDXD-AES8-XX Rear Plate View ....................9 Figure 3-2: 7812UDXD-XX Rear Plate View .......................
Page 12 7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O Figure 6-48: Audio 5.1 Down Mix Tab ....................... 147 Figure 6-49: Audio Downmix Mixer Tab ......................150 Figure 6-50: Up Mix Control Tab ........................154 Figure 6-51: Audio Upmix Mixer Tab .........................
Page 13 Feb 2015 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 15: Overview
{+CF2G} option, static or animated side panels can be stored locally and keyed into image side-panels for one of the program outputs. 7812UDXD series. RGB based color legalization is also supported. ITU Rec 709 ⇔ 601 color space Dual broadcast quality color correction and detail enhancement processors are integrated into the conversions are performed as needed.
Page 16 7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O Summary of 7812UDXD Series Features: • • Broadcast quality up/down/cross conversions 16 channel embedded audio support between common SD/SMPTE 259M and • Audio delay automatically tracks...
Page 17: Functional Description
Content for the compact flash is generated using Evertz’ Overture Media Design and may be loaded to 7812UDXD series modules using Overture Media Manager. Files may also be sent directly to the modules on-board compact flash using standard FTP techniques. As another alternative, the compact flash may also be physically extracted from the card, loaded remotely and then replaced again.
Page 18: Figure 2-1: 7812Udxd Series Block Diagram (-Hd, -3G, -F And -Aes8 Versions)
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O Non -F Option Cable PGM OUT 1A Driver Single Up/Down/ Up/Down/ Output Link To Audio Cross Cross Processing Dual Embed. Link Conversion Conversion Keyer...
Page 19: Product Options
2.1. PRODUCT OPTIONS This manual covers all variations and ordering options for the 7812UDXD series platform. The majority of card controls are common across all products variations and ordering options. A small number of items change depending on the product variation and ordering option. The following chart provides a list of available product variations/ordering options and outlines what module control changes based on each.
Page 20 7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O +CF2G Note: The +CF2G option also includes all functionality delivered by the +F option. (above) plus the following additional controls • PANEL LOGO Control Tab This is used to control queing and keying of side panel content stored in the internal compact flash.
Page 21 7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O • VIDEO CONTROL Tab Under “Video Input Control”, if Input source is in either 3D modes video delay for each path will show and Video Output Controls for path 2 are disabled.
Page 22: Table 2-1: Control Interface Differences Between 7812Udxd Converters Depending On Product
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O +AC3E Note: The +AC3E and +AC3E2 options are only valid on –AES variations of 7812UDXD modules +AC3E2 • DOLBY AC3 ENCODER CONTROL Tab The Dolby AC3 Encoder control tab contains the configurations for auto mode program,...
Page 23: Installation
All 7812UDXD 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 7812UDXD series module is installed in a 7700FR-C without the “slot blocker” installed, the card will not power-up and will show RED on its main status LED. For information on mounting the rear plate and inserting the module into the frame see section 3 of the 7700FR manual.
Page 24: Figure 3-2: 7812Udxd-Xx Rear Plate View
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O Figure 3-2: 7812UDXD-XX Rear Plate View Page - 10 Revision 1.1.1...
Page 25: Input/Output Connections
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 3.1. INPUT/OUTPUT CONNECTIONS PGM IN A: Accepts a 10-bit serial digital video signal. –HD versions have inputs compatible with both SMPTE 259M and SMPTE 292M standards. –3G versions have inputs compatible with SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 372M and SMPTE 425M*.
Page 26: Ethernet Connections
“straight through” cable into the RJ-45 receptacle of the 7812 modules and the other end into a port of the supporting hub. If you are connecting the 7812UDXD series module directly to an Ethernet port on a computer you will have to use a “crossover” cable.
Page 27: Gpio Connector
3.3. GPIO CONNECTOR There are 4 General Purpose Inputs/Outputs (GPIOs) on the 7812UDXD series modules. Each GPIO can be configured to be an input or can be configured to be an output. These GPIOs are interfaced using a 15-pin DB connector and an associated breakout cable (cable part # WPAES8-BNCM-9W-6F). NOTE: The GPIO breakout cable is not included with the module when purchased.
Page 28: Aes Inputs
3.4. AES INPUTS The –AES8 versions of the 7812UDXD series modules support 8x AES inputs and are interfaced using a DB15 connector and a breakout cable. The part number for the cable is # WPAES8-BNCM-9W-6F. Two cables (one for AES input and one for AES output) are included when the –AES8 option is ordered. The pin-out of the DB15 connector is shown in Table 3-2.
Page 29: Aes Outputs
3.5. AES OUTPUTS The –AES8 versions of the 7812UDXD series modules support 8x AES outputs and are interfaced using a DB15 connector and a breakout cable. The part number for the cable is # WPAES8-BNCM-9W-6F. Two cables (one for AES input and one for AES output) are included when the –AES8 option is ordered. The pin-out of DB15 connector is shown in Table 3-4.
Page 30: Table 3-5: Aes Audio Output Breakout Cable (Evertz Part # Wpaes8-Bncm-9W-6F)
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O High Breakout Ground/ Density Labelled HD2020 Cable Shield DB-15 PIN Name Connector Pin Map Connector Connection (male) Red Wire None W1 RED Pin 1 – Not used...
Page 31: Specifications
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O SPECIFICATIONS 4.1. SERIAL DIGITAL VIDEO INPUT Standard: 270 Mb/sec SMPTE 259M 1.485 Gb/sec SMPTE 292M (1080i/720 @ 59.94 or 50 Hz) 2.970 Gb/sec SMPTE 425M* (-3G versions only)
Page 32: Aes Inputs
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 4.4. AES INPUTS 8x AES inputs Number: SMPTE 276M, synchronous or asynchronous Standard Connector: DB 15 Input Type: Unbalanced 75 Ω Impedance: 1 V p-p...
Page 33: Status Leds
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O STATUS LEDS 5.1. MODULE STATUS LEDS –AES8 VERSION AND NON –AES8 VERSIONS Figure 5-1 depicts status LEDs for the 7812UDX-3G and 7812UDX-AES8-3G series modules. LEDs are in the same position and perform the same function for all variations of the 7812.
Page 34 7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O GRP2 PRESENT: This LED will be Green when embedded audio Group 2 is present and Red when embedded audio Group 2 is not present.
Page 35: Module Control
Refer to the Evertz website for the most recent firmware for the 7700FC. When using VistaLINK PRO it is also important to ensure that the most recent 7812UDXD series “.JAR” control file is ® installed. Refer to the Evertz website for the most recent 7812UDXD series “.JAR” file.
Page 36 7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O Configuration for setting the scaler aspect ratio conversion (ARC) mode, the default AFD stamping mode and the default side panel colours. In addition, scaler filter bandwidths and H/V edge processing controls are defined in this control tab.
Page 37 Phase shifting surround attenuation RF overmod protect, RF mode line mode and Audio Coding Mode. The 7812UDXD series module can decode Dolby AC3 and Dolby E with the Dolby Decode options. There can be up to two Dolby decode modules.
Page 38 7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O Encoder A/B – Both Dolby AC3 Mixer controls for +AC3E and +AC3E2 can be controlled from this tab. The displayed configurations will be for the selected radial button.
Page 39 7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O Channels L, R, C, LFE - Configuration for channel swapping, audio gain, audio inversion and mono mixing for outbound audio channels Left, Right center and Low frequency effect.
Page 40: Video Control Tab
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.2. VIDEO CONTROL TAB The Video control tab is mainly used to configure the frame rate and source of video, the input and output video standards, the source of video reference and frame sync output timing.
Page 41: Input Video Standard
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.2.1.2. Input Video Standard This option selects the input video standard being used. Interlaced video formats are shown with the number of fields per second. Progressive formats are shown with the number of frames per second. The module is not capable of converting between 59.94/60 Hz and 50 Hz related frame rates.
Page 42: Video Input Source
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.2.1.3. Video Input Source The Video Input Source control is used to select which of the program inputs are to be used for video processing.
Page 43: Reference Select
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.2.1.5. Reference Select With this control, the source of video reference for the card is selected. When the card is used in the 7700FR-G or the 7800FR Frame Reference inputs may be used.
Page 44: Main Pgm Source (-F Option Only)
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.2.1.7. Main PGM Source (-F option only) The Main PGM Source control selects whether the Main PGM source will be on the PGM IN A BNC or from the PGM IN A SFP (fiber) module.
Page 45: 10.Force Freeze Frame
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.2.1.10. Force Freeze Frame This control enables or disables Force Freeze Frame. It is a manual user control to freeze the output of the card. When set to off, the module will run as expected. When enabled, the output picture will freeze with the last frame of video.
Page 46: Vertical Phase Offset
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O The full set of available output video standards includes: * For –3G versions only 1080i/59.94 720p/59.94 525i/59.94 1080i/50 720p/50 625i/50 1080p/59.94 (425M level A) * 1080p/59.94 (425M level B) **...
Page 47: Video Monitor Tab
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.3. VIDEO MONITOR TAB The Video Monitor section enables the user to view the status of video related parameters. The following sections describe the monitoring in greater detail.
Page 48: Cdp Parser
(on a pair-by-pair basis) to come from embedded audio inputs or discrete AES inputs. As well, the 7812UDXD series modules have optional Dolby decoders capable of decoding Dolby AC3 or E on any of the embedded audio channels or incoming AES. Once input audio channels are selected, auto-sensing audio sample rate conversion and adjustable audio delay is applied.
Page 49: Figure 6-3: Internal 7812Udxd Series Audio Architecture
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Page 50: Audio Tab
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.5. AUDIO TAB The Audio control menu is used to configure the on-board audio sample rate converters and the internal audio delay block. SRC Status, Audio Delay and Detected Dolby modules are also monitored and reported in the Audio menu.
Page 51: Dmx Loss Of Video Mode
DMX Loss of Video Mode This control enables the user to set the action that the 7812UDXD series module will take when there is a loss of input video. If the video is lost, you may choose to mute the output audio or choose to pass AES input audio.
Page 52: Audio Input Tab
6.6. AUDIO INPUT TAB All 7812UDXD series modules incorporate a similar audio architecture as shown in Figure 6-3. Internally, 16 channels of audio are processed within the module. These 16 channels of audio are selected (on a pair-by-pair basis) to come from embedded audio inputs or discrete AES inputs. This is done within the Audio Input control tab.
Page 53: Audio Input Correction Tab
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.7. AUDIO INPUT CORRECTION TAB The Audio Input Correction controls as shown in Figure 6-6 are used to configure parameters associated with the audio inputs. Audio input correction is used to adjust the gain, inversion and delay of the individual audio input channels.
Page 54: Invert Enable Control
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.7.1.2. Invert Enable Control This control enables the user to invert the phase or pass the selected audio channel. The Invert Enable drop down menu appears as follows: Normal Pass the audio channel through with no processing.
Page 55: Deinterlacer Control
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.8.1. Deinterlacer Control 6.8.1.1. Setting the Deinterlacer Mode With this control, you can set whether the module will perform field or frame based de-interlacing conversion.
Page 56: Ifmd Mode
6.8.1.5. Film Detection Mode The 7812UDXD series modules have the ability to automatically detect embedded 3:2 and 2:2 sequences. When such sequences are present inverse 3:2 and 2:2 is performed so that mathematically lossless conversion back to progressive may be achieved. For optimal performance, the Auto mode of operation is highly recommended.
Page 57: Video Processing Tab
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O The video de-interlacer will search for and lock onto embedded 3:2 sequences Detect 3:2 and perform inverse 3:2 pull-down to de-interlace the input signal.
Page 58: Video Proc
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.9.1. Video Proc 6.9.1.1. RGB Clipper The RGB Clip parameters control 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. If disabled, then the illegal values are passed unmodified.
Page 59: Gamma Adjust
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.9.1.5. Gamma Adjust The Gamma Adjust control enables and disables the gamma adjustment functionality of 7812UDXD series modules. When enabled, the module will allow the user to adjust the gamma level. If disabled, then the gamma level is set to 0.
Page 60: Colour Legalize Tab
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.10. COLOUR LEGALIZE TAB The Colour Legalize control menu, as shown in Figure 6-9, is used to configure parameters associated with the video processing functions of the converter. There is one set of Colour Legalizer controls for each output on the 7812UDXD.
Page 61: 5.Low Knee
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.10.1.5. Low Knee This control will set the point at which companding occurs at the lower range. The value range for the Low Knee adjustments is from 0% to -10% of the minimum legal value. Low Knee is adjusted in 1% increments.
Page 62: Image Enhancement
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.11.1. Image Enhancement 6.11.1.1. Image Enhancement Enable Setting this control to Enable will enable the Image Enhancement control settings. Setting this control to Disable will disable the Image Enhancement control functionality.
Page 63: Scaler Tab
7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.12. SCALER TAB The 7812UDXD series of converters utilize high performance multi-tap polyphase filters to perform scaling and aspect ratio conversion on the input signal. The Scaler control menus are used to configure the cut- off frequencies of the polyphase filters and to define the aspect ratio conversion.
Page 64: Slew Settings
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.12.1. Slew Settings 6.12.1.1. Slew Limits There are individual controls for H Slew Rate Limit and V Slew Rate Limit. When enabled, these controls process sharp spatial transitions so that ringing around such transitions are minimized. When disabled, the edge processing is disabled.
Page 65: Filter Settings
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.12.3. Filter Settings 6.12.3.1. Scaler Filter Sharpness There are two controls that adjust the horizontal and vertical filters for the scaler. Effectively, these controls manage the cut-off frequency for the horizontal and vertical filters.
Page 66: 1.Afd Stamp
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.12.4.1. AFD Stamp The AFD Stamp control allows the user to specify the AFD signal that will be stamped on the output signal when the AFD Stamp Source control (within the AFD Control tab) is set to User AFD Stamp. It is possible to stamp the following AFD values.
Page 67: Conversion Settings
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.12.5. Conversion Settings 6.12.5.1. Aspect Ratio Conversion The Aspect Ratio Conversion menu selects the aspect ratio conversion that the module will perform. There are numerous pre-defined aspect ratio conversions as well as the ability to define custom aspect ratio conversions.
Page 68: 2.User Aspect Ratio Setting
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O  NOTE: When the module is configured to operate with AFD, (AFD Input Enable is set to Enable and AFD is present on the input video signal) this control will have no effect.
Page 69: Closed Captioning Control Tab
Figure 6-14: Image Cropping and Output Image Size 6.13. CLOSED CAPTIONING CONTROL TAB The 7812UDXD series of converters extract closed captioning from the input signal and will translate it to the output video signals. The Closed Captioning menus are used to configure parameters associated with the closed caption handling.
Page 70: Closed Captioning 1 And 2
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O Figure 6-15: CC Control Tab  Any changes to the closed captioning settings can cause a momentary interruption. 6.13.1. Closed Captioning 1 and 2 6.13.1.1.
Page 71: Closed Caption Control
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.13.2. Closed Caption Control 6.13.2.1. Loss of CC Timeout This parameter enables the user to set the amount of time (in seconds) before the Closed Captioning timeouts when the video is lost.
Page 72: 3.Timezone
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.13.4.3. Timezone 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 73: Upstream Cc Control
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.14. UPSTREAM CC CONTROL The Upstream CC Control menu is used to setup and configure upstream SDI captions. Figure 6-16: Upstream CC Tab 6.14.1. PVR Data Control 6.14.1.1.
Page 74: Cdp Setup Tab
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.15. CDP SETUP TAB The CDP Setup menu, as illustrated in Figure 6-17, enables the user to configure the encoding of Caption Distribution Packets (CDPs) in the VANC area of HD/3G video.
Page 75: Telnet Control Tab
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.16. TELNET CONTROL TAB The Telnet Ports menu allows the user to configure the input/output settings of Telnet. Figure 6-18: Telnet Control Tab 6.16.1. Port x Control 6.16.1.1.
Page 76: Utilities Control Tab
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.17. UTILITIES CONTROL TAB The Utilities 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 77: 1.Recall Presets
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.17.1.1. Recall Presets This control is used to initiate a recall of the card configuration from one of the user presets or reset the card to factory defaults.
Page 78: 3.Auto Recall Presets For Specific Video Input Standards
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.17.1.3. Auto Recall Presets for Specific Video Input Standards The Auto Recall Presets functionality is used to automatically recall card configurations for specific video input standards.
Page 79: Auto Recall Sub-Preset Single Load
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.17.4. Auto Recall Sub-Preset Single Load The Auto Recall Sub-Presets Single Load functionality is used to automatically recall card configurations for specific video inputs. The user must define these format dependant card configurations using VistaLINK PRO.
Page 80: 2.Product Name
Please ask your sales rep for the proper product name when upgrading your module. 6.18.1.3. Checksum The Check Sum location will contain the verification code that the Evertz sales department will provide when the options have been purchased.
Page 81: Vanc Bypass Tab
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.19. VANC BYPASS TAB Figure 6-21: VANC Bypass Tab 6.19.1. VANC Enable 6.19.1.1. VANC Bypass Enable The VANC Bypass Enable is the main control for bypassing any VANC data seen on the input of the 7812 card.
Page 82: Sd Aperture Control Tab
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.20. SD APERTURE CONTROL TAB The precise definition of “active region” for an SD input is sometimes unclear. This is due to the fact that SD signals have been defined differently in various standards.
Page 83: Afd Control Tab
SD Clean Aperture. 6.21. AFD CONTROL TAB The 7812UDXD series of converters are fully AFD enabled and offer frame accurate and glitch free steering of aspect ratio conversions based on AFD signals decoded from incoming video signals. This applies for all variations of the 7812UDXD series product line.
Page 84: Afd Control
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O Figure 6-23: AFD Control Tab 6.21.1. AFD Control 6.21.1.1. AFD Input Processing Enable Control This control enables and disables the input side of the AFD processing. When Enabled, the module will decode incoming AFD values and adapt its processing to those AFD codes.
Page 85: 3.Afd Stamp Source
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O When incoming AFD values are absent, ARC processing will revert to default ARC Default ARC processing as defined in the Scaler control tab. When incoming AFD values are absent, ARC processing will use the last valid AFD Use Last AFD code received to automatically steer ARC processing.
Page 86: 6.Smpte2016-1 Output Line
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.21.1.6. SMPTE2016-1 Output Line This control defines the line on which AFD packets will be inserted into the outgoing video signal when AFD packet insertion is enabled. The user can set the output line using the AFD Output Line slider.
Page 87: Afd Monitor Tab
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.22. AFD MONITOR TAB The AFD Monitor tab is used to monitor the input and output AFD codes. The following sections contain more detailed information on each of the monitoring options.
Page 88: Afd Arc Controls
AFD codes are effectively treated as “virtual GPIs” that recall scaler specific card presets. To properly configure the 7812UDXD series cards for AFD, precede to the AFD ARC control tab. Select an AFD code using the AFD Select drop down menu. This corresponds to the inbound AFD value for which you will define a specific ARC/Scaler response.
Page 89: Afd Select
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O Figure 6-25: AFD ARC Tab 6.23.1. AFD Select This control enables the user to select the incoming AFD code to which a scaler response will be defined.
Page 90: Figure 6-26: Afd Select
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O Figure 6-26: AFD Select The following AFD codes may be selected. 16:9 frame, code ‘0010’ Scaler/ARC responses will be defined for AFD code 16:9 frame, code ‘0010’...
Page 91: Afd Stamp
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.23.2. AFD Stamp This control enables the user to specify the type of outgoing AFD code. Depending on the type of AFD being used there will be a variety of selected AFD stamp codes. The AFD Stamp control is enabled only when the AFD Stamp Source is set to User AFD Stamp.
Page 92: Conversion Settings
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O When each AFD code is selected, a pictorial representation of what the code is intended to mean is shown in the right hand side of the screen. (See Figure 6-28) Figure 6-28: Pictorial Representation 6.23.3.
Page 93 7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O There are numerous pre-defined aspect ratio conversions available, as well as the ability to define custom aspect ratio conversions. When the User Aspect mode is selected, the user can set input image cropping and output image size on a pixel-by-pixel and line-by-line basis.
Page 94: 2.User Aspect Ratio Setting
The Noise Control tab is used to configure parameters associated with the video noise reduction processing. There are three different types of noise reduction supported in the 7812UDXD series products including Mosquito Noise Reduction (MNR), Block Artifact Reduction (BAR) and General Noise Reduction.
Page 95: Gpio Control Tab
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O The General Level controls the strength of the applied General Noise Reduction filter. Select the level of noise reduction to be applied by selecting the appropriate value from the drop down menu as shown below.
Page 96: Closed Caption Via Gpis
To use GPIO1 as a GPI and to further configure it for recalling a card preset, click on the Recall Preset radio button. Ensure that a black dot is present inside this circle. The 7812UDXD series converter modules provide ten user presets, which can be recalled when GPIO1 is activated. Using the drop down menu, select which user preset should be recalled when GPIO1 is activated.
Page 97: Play Logo Settings
To use GPIO1 as a GPI and to further configure it for playing a particular logo, click on the Play Logo radio button. Ensure that a black dot is present inside this circle. The 7812UDXD series converter modules can support up to ten logo sets that can be recalled when GPIO1 is activated. Using the drop down menu, select which logo should be recalled when GPIO1 is activated.
Page 98: Tally Preset Settings
To use GPIO1 as a GPO and to further configure its tallying or indicating when a card preset has been selected, click on the Tally Preset radio button. Ensure that a white dot is present inside this circle. The 7812UDXD series converter modules support ten card presets whose status can be reported in this way. User1...
Page 99: Play Loop Logo Settings
To use GPIO1 as a GPI and to further configure it for playing and looping a particular logo, click on the Play Loop Logo radio button. Ensure that a black dot is present inside this circle. The 7812UDXD series converter modules can support 10 logo sets that can be recalled, played and looped when GPIO1 is activated.
Page 100: Configuring The Ip Control Tab
(CF2G option). Setting the IP address of the 7812UDXD series dedicated Ethernet port is done through VLPRO using the IP control tab. To set the IP address, type the desired network settings into the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway fields and then press Apply.
Page 101: Dolby Metadata I/O Tab
7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.28. DOLBY METADATA I/O TAB The 7812UDXD series of modules have the ability to author Dolby Metadata and insert that information into the VANC of the outgoing video signals. The Dolby Metadata Encoder control tab sets some high level parameters for the Dolby metadata insertion process.
Page 102: Vanc X Input
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.28.1. VANC X Input 6.28.1.1. Dolby Metadata VANC Input DID This control sets the DID for the Dolby Metadata ancillary data packets. Use the drop down menu as shown below to pick the desired DID.
Page 103: 2.Dolby Metadata Vanc Input Sdid
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.28.1.2. Dolby Metadata VANC Input SDID This control sets the input SDID for the Dolby Metadata ancillary data packets. To adjust the control, drag the slider right to increase the value and left to decrease the value.
Page 104: 3.Dolby Metadata Vanc Output Did
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.28.2.3. Dolby Metadata VANC Output DID This control sets the DID for the Dolby Metadata ancillary data packets. Use the drop down menu as shown below to pick the desired DID.
Page 105: 4.Dolby Metadata Vanc Sdid
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.28.2.4. Dolby Metadata VANC SDID This control sets the output SDID for the Dolby Metadata ancillary data packets. To adjust the control, drag the slider right to increase the value and left to decrease the value. The SDID Control value ranges from 0x1 to 0xFF.
Page 106: Dolby Metadata Adjust Tab
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.29. DOLBY METADATA ADJUST TAB The Dolby Metadata Adjust tab contains all the controls associated to selecting the source and dialnorm controls for output 1 and output 2. These controls operate exactly the same, only the controls for Metadata Adjust 1 will be described in the manual.
Page 107: Dolby Metadata Presets Tab
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.30. DOLBY METADATA PRESETS TAB The Dolby Metadata Presets tab allows the user to call specific user defined presets depending on the presence or loss of Dolby Metadata or particular program configurations. Sections 6.30.1 to 6.30.3 give further detail on these controls.
Page 108: Preset Control
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.30.1. Preset Control 6.30.1.1. Dolby Metadata Preset Trigger Source The Dolby Metadata Preset Trigger Source control allows the user to select where the Dolby Metadata source is coming from.
Page 109: 3.Dolby Metadata Missing Preset Trigger
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.30.1.3. Dolby Metadata Missing Preset Trigger The Dolby Metadata Missing Trigger is used to trigger presets saved to the module when the absence of Metadata is detected. The following selections are available: None When set to None, the module will not trigger a preset on Dolby absence.
Page 110: Dolby Metadata Author Tab
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.31. DOLBY METADATA AUTHOR TAB There are eight unique programs for each output path that Dolby Metadata may be specified. For simplicity, only Dolby Metadata Programs 1 will be shown in this manual. Dolby Program 1 settings will be discussed below in sections 6.30.1 to 6.31.2.25.
Page 111: Authoring Program Configuration
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.31.1. Authoring Program Configuration This control enables the user to set the control for the program configuration of the Dolby Metadata encoder. This parameter defines how the audio channels are grouped within a Dolby bitstream. Up to eight channels can be grouped together in individual programs, where each program contains its own metadata.
Page 112: Program 1
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.31.2. Program 1 6.31.2.1. Bitstream Mode This control enables the user to set the bit-stream mode for Program 1. This parameter describes the audio service contained within the Dolby bit-stream. A complete audio program may consist of a main audio service (a complete mix of all the program audio), an associated audio service comprising a complete mix, or one main service combined with an associated service.
Page 113: 2.Centre Mix Level
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.31.2.2. Centre Mix Level This control enables the user to author the centre mix level for program 1 of the Dolby Stream. Select the appropriate control from the drop down menu.
Page 114: 4.Dolby Surround Mode
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.31.2.4. Dolby Surround Mode This control enables the user to author the surround mode of the Dolby stream. This parameter indicates to a Dolby Digital decoding product that also contains a Dolby Pro Logic decoder (for example a 5.1- channel amplifier), whether or not the two-channel encoded bit-stream contains a Dolby Surround (Lt/Rt) program that requires Pro Logic decoding.
Page 115: 7.Program Mix Level
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.31.2.7. Program Mix Level This control allows the user to author the Mix Level for the Dolby bit-stream. The Mix Level parameter describes the peak sound pressure level (SPL) used during the final mixing session at the studio or on the dubbing stage.
Page 116: 10.Original Bitstream
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.31.2.10. Original Bitstream This control allows the user to author the Original Bitstream metadata for the Dolby bit-stream. This parameter indicates whether the encoded Dolby Digital bitstream is the master version or a copy. It has no effect on Dolby Digital decoders and its purpose is purely to provide information.
Page 117: 12.Lt/Rt Centre Down Mix
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.31.2.12. Lt/Rt Centre Down Mix This control allows the user to author the LtRt Center Down-Mix metadata for the Dolby bit-stream. This parameter indicates the level shift applied to the Center channel when adding to the left and right outputs as a result of down-mixing to a Lt/Rt output.
Page 118: 14.Lo/Ro Centre Downmix Control
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.31.2.14. Lo/Ro Centre Downmix Control This control allows the user to author the LoRo Center Control metadata for the Dolby bit-stream. This parameter indicates the level shift applied to the Center channel when adding to the left and right outputs as a result of down-mixing to a Lo/Ro output.
Page 119: 16.Dolby Surround Ex Encoding Control
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 3.0 dB 3.0 dB level shift applied to the Surround channels 1.5 dB 1.5 dB level shift applied to the Surround channels 0.0 dB 0.0 dB level shift applied to the Surround channels...
Page 120: 18.Lowpass Filter Control
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.31.2.18. Lowpass Filter Control This control allows the user to author the Lowpass Filter Control metadata for the Dolby bit-stream. This parameter determines whether a lowpass filter is applied to the main input channels of a Dolby Digital encoder prior to encoding.
Page 121: 20.Surround Phase Shift Control
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.31.2.20. Surround Phase Shift Control This control allows the user to author the Surround Phase Shift Control metadata for the Dolby bit-stream. This parameter causes the Dolby Digital encoder to apply a 90-degree phase shift to the Surround channels.
Page 122: 22.Rf Overmod Protect Control
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.31.2.22. RF Overmod Protect Control This control allows the user to author the RF Overmod Protect Control metadata for the Dolby bit-stream. This parameter is designed to protect against over modulation when a decoded Dolby Digital bitstream is RF modulated.
Page 123: 24.Line Mode
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O Max Boost: 12 dB (below –55 dB) Boost Range: –55 to –31 dB (2:1 ratio) Music Standard Null Band Width: 5 dB (–31 to –26 dB) Early Cut Range: –26 to –16 dB (2:1 ratio)
Page 124: 25.Audio Coding Mode
6.32. DOLBY DECODER CONTROL TAB The 7812UDXD series module can decode Dolby AC3 and Dolby E with the Dolby Decode options. There can be up to two Dolby decode modules. The controls for each Dolby Decoder are identical. Since each Dolby Decoder Control tab is identical, only Dolby Decoder B will be described.
Page 125: Dolby Decoder B
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.32.1. Dolby Decoder B 6.32.1.1. Decoder Source The Dolby Decoder Source control allows the selection of the input source provided to the Dolby Decoder. The following selections are available:...
Page 126: 2.Video Sync Source
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.32.1.2. Video Sync Source The Video Sync Source allows the user to reference the Dolby decoder output with the output video, input video or with the modules reference source.
Page 127: 5.Program Play
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.32.1.5. Program Play With this control, you can setup the Dolby Decoder “Program Play” feature for Dolby E. Select No to configure the Dolby Decoder Program Play for normal (synchronous) operation.
Page 128: 7.Monitor Down-Mix
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.32.1.7. Monitor Down-Mix This controls the format of the monitored down-mix output of the Dolby Decoder. When the control is set to Mono, then the format of the Mono down-mixed output will be mono.
Page 129: 11.Dolby Present Preset Trigger
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.32.1.11. Dolby Present Preset Trigger The Dolby Present Trigger is used to trigger presets saved to the module when a presence of Dolby is detected.
Page 130: 12.Dolby Missing Preset Trigger
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.32.1.12. Dolby Missing Preset Trigger The Dolby Missing Trigger is used to trigger presets saved to the module when absence of Dolby is detected. The following selections are available:...
Page 131: Dolby Ac3 Encoder Control Tab
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.33. DOLBY AC3 ENCODER CONTROL TAB The 7812 series module can encode Dolby AC3E with the Dolby AC3E options installed. There can be more than one Dolby AC3E module installed. The controls for each Dolby AC3E encoder are identical.
Page 132: Dolby Ac3 Encoder
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O There are also two automatic bit-rate configurations. These will automatically adjust the bit-rate accordingly with the audio configuration of the encoder. The following table shows the bit-rates used for a...
Page 133: 2.Metadata Program Select
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.33.1.2. Metadata Program Select With this control, you can select which metadata program the Dolby Encoder should use. AC-3 can only encode one program, but Dolby-E metadata can contain information for up to 8 programs.
Page 134: 4.Final Acmod Monitor
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.33.1.4. Final ACMOD Monitor This monitoring window shows the current output-encoding mode the Dolby Encoder is set to. 6.33.1.5. Delay Compensation The Dolby Delay Compensation allows the user to ensure that the audio processing matches the video processing.
Page 135: 7.Metadata Reversion Mode
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.33.1.7. Metadata Reversion Mode The Metadata Reversion Mode is used if metadata is lost on the primary source. With this control, you can select the backup (reversion) metadata source in case the primary source is lost or in error. A full list of available options is listed below.
Page 136: Dolby Ac3 Encoder Mixer Tab
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.34. DOLBY AC3 ENCODER MIXER TAB The 7812 series module can encode Dolby E with the Dolby E options installed. There can be more than one Dolby E modules installed.
Page 137: Channel 1
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.34.1. Channel 1 6.34.1.1. Source X The Source X control enables the user to route one of the 16 internally processed input audio channels to the X input of the Channel 1 mixer.
Page 138: 2.Gain Adjust X
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.34.1.2. Gain Adjust X The Gain Adjust X control enables the user to set the value of the gain for the selected source. The user can adjust the gain of the selected source by moving the associate slider control left to decrease the value or right to increase the value.
Page 139: 5.Gain Adjust Y
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O The full set of available channels is listed here: Source Y Input Channel 1 Up Mix L Surround Channel 2 Up Mix R Surround...
Page 140: 3.Invert Enable X
6.35. DOLBY E ENCODER CONTROL TAB The 7812UDXD series module can encode Dolby E with the Dolby E options installed. There can be more than one Dolby E module installed. The controls for each Dolby E encoder are identical. Since each Dolby E Encoder Control tab is identical, only Dolby Encoder A will be described in the manual.
Page 141: 2.Line Phase Adjust
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.35.1.2. Line Phase Adjust This control adjusts the output line phase of the Dolby-E encoder with respect to the input video sync source. Adjustments are in increments of 1 line of the sync source.
Page 142: 6.Metadata Source Select
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.35.1.6. Metadata Source Select The Metadata Source Select is used to select the metadata source that controls the Dolby E Encoder. A full list of available options is listed below.
Page 143: Dolby E Encoder Mixer Tab
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O Select the Dolby Decoder A to use the metadata decoded by the on-card Dolby Decoder. If PCM is provided to the Dolby Decoder A Dolby Decoder, a default 4x2 Dolby-E metadata message is generated.
Page 144: 1.Source X
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O For the sake of brevity, only the Dolby E Encoder A Channels 1-4 control tab will be discussed in this manual. Control radial buttons for Dolby E Encoder A Channels 5-8 are identical in their operation. The controls for Channel 1 will be described in detail, as the controls for Channel 2, Channel 3 and Channel 4 operate in an identical fashion.
Page 145: Channel 1
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O The full set of available channels is listed below: Source X Input Channel 1 Up Mix L Surround Channel 2 Up Mix R Surround...
Page 146: 2.Gain Adjust X
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.36.1.2. Gain Adjust X The Gain Adjust X control enables the user to set the value of the gain for the selected source. The user can adjust the gain of the selected source by moving the associate slider control left to decrease the value or right to increase the value.
Page 147: 3.Invert Enable X
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O The full set of available channels is listed below: Source Y Input Channel 1 Up Mix L Surround Channel 2 Up Mix R Surround...
Page 148: Embedded Audio Output Control Tab
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O Normal Pass the audio channel through with no processing. Invert the phase of the audio channel. Invert 6.37. EMBEDDED AUDIO OUTPUT CONTROL TAB The Embedded Audio Output Control menu is used to enable and disable the four internal audio embedders and to specify C bit processing modes for each output path.
Page 149: Embedded Audio Output Mixer Tab
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O Each embedder has an enable and disable function as shown below: Audio embedding for group 1 will be disabled. Disable Enable Audio embedding for group 1 will be enabled.
Page 150: 1.Source X
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O Figure 6-43: Embedded Audio Output Mixer Tab 6.38.1. Channel 1 6.38.1.1. Source X The Source X control enables the user to route one of the 16 internally processed input audio channels to the X input of the Channel mixer.
Page 151: Channel 1
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O The full set of available channel options is listed below: Source X Input Channel 1 Up Mix L Surround Channel 2 Up Mix R Surround...
Page 152: 3.Invert Enable X
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.38.1.3. Invert Enable X This control enables the user to invert the phase or pass the selected audio channel. The Invert Enable X drop down menu appears as follows: Normal Pass the audio channel through with no processing.
Page 153: 5.Gain Adjust Y
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O The full set of available channels is listed below: Source Y Input Channel 1 Up Mix L Surround Channel 2 Up Mix R Surround...
Page 154: 6.Invert Enable Y
Invert 6.39. EMBEDDED AUDIO OUTPUT TAB As shown in Figure 6-44, there are eight individual Output Channel Muxes in 7812UDXD series modules. These Output Channel muxes allow the user to select from either the Audio Mixers, Dolby Encoder A or Dolby Encoder B.
Page 155: Aes Audio Control Tab
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O Mixer Select this option to output audio from the Audio mixers on the Audio Proc Tab Select this option to output Encoded audio from the Dolby Encoder in slot A...
Page 156: Aes Audio Mixer Tab
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.41. AES AUDIO MIXER TAB As shown in Figure 6-46, there are sixteen individual Output Channel Mixers for the AES output in the 7812UDXD series modules. These Output Channel mixers perform audio inversion, audio gain adjustment and audio channel swapping for each of the 16 output audio channels.
Page 157: Channel 1
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.41.1. Channel 1 6.41.1.1. Source X The Source X control enables the user to route one of the 16 internally processed input audio channels to the X input of the Channel mixer.
Page 158: 2.Gain Adjust X
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.41.1.2. Gain Adjust X The Gain Adjust X control enables the user to set the value of the gain for the selected source. The user can adjust the gain of the selected source by moving the associate slider control left to decrease the value or right to increase the value.
Page 159: 5.Gain Adjust Y
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O The full set of available channels is listed below: Source Y Input Channel 1 Up Mix L Surround Channel 2 Up Mix R Surround...
Page 160: 3.Invert Enable X
Invert 6.42. AES AUDIO OUTPUT TAB As shown in Figure 6-44, there are eight individual AES Output Channel Muxes in 7812UDXD series modules. These Output Channel muxes allow the user to select from either the Audio mixers, Dolby encoder A or Dolby Encoder B.
Page 161: Audio Downmix Control Tab
Select this option to output Encoded audio from the Dolby Encoder in slot B. 6.43. AUDIO DOWNMIX CONTROL TAB The 7812UDXD series of modules can perform 5.1 PCM to stereo (LtRt or LoRo) down mixing. This is a standard feature in all variations of the module.
Page 162: 2.Output Scaling Mode
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.43.1.2. Output Scaling Mode This controls whether the down mix matrix is normalized or not. Select Overflow Scaling from the drop down menu to normalize the matrix coefficients. Normalization of matrix coefficients will avoid any possibility of overflow, but it tends to lower the loudness level when compared against the original 5.1...
Page 163: 5.Surround Phase Control
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.43.1.5. Surround Phase Control This control manages whether or not a 90 degree phase shift is applied to the surround channels before being passed to down-mix matrix. Select 0 degree if no 90-degree phase shift is needed. It is required that surround channels are 90-degree phase shifted for Dolby Prologic I decoding, but if surround channels in the 5.1 audio input are already 90-degree phase shifted, then user should select 0 degree to...
Page 164: Audio Downmix Mixer Tab
As shown in Figure 6-49, there are six individual Input Channel Mixers for the Downmix processing block in the 7812UDXD series modules. These Channel mixers perform audio inversion, audio gain adjustment and audio channel swapping for each of the 6 input audio channels. Using the X and Y inputs of each Channel Mixer an additional level of mono-mixing is also available for each channel of output audio.
Page 165 7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O To assign a channel to L Source, navigate to the source and select a channel from the adjacent drop down menu. The following sources of audio are available:...
Page 166: 2.Gain Adjust Channel X
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.44.1.2. Gain Adjust Channel X The Gain Adjust X control enables the user to set the value of the gain for the selected source. The user can adjust the gain of the selected source by moving the associate slider control left to decrease the value or right to increase the value.
Page 167: 3.Invert Enable X
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O The full set of available channels is listed below: Source Y Channel 1 Up Mix Stereo Pass L Channel 2 Up Mix Stereo Pass R...
Page 168: Upmix Control Tab
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O Normal Pass the audio channel through with no processing. Invert the phase of the audio channel. Invert 6.45. UPMIX CONTROL TAB With the +UMX option (available on –AES versions only) the 7812 series of converters can up mix stereo audio to 5.1 surround sound audio.
Page 169: 2.Centre Width
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.45.1.2. Centre Width The Centre Width controls the width of front centre sound in the perceived sound image when listening to up-mixed audio. It mainly affects the perception of speech and dialogue. Narrower centre width will cause the front centre sound primarily coming from the centre speaker.
Page 170: 6.Sound Direction Detect Rate
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.45.1.6. Sound Direction Detect Rate The Sound Direction Detect Rate controls the detection rate of sound direction. The up-mixer constantly calculates the sound image that would be perceived from the stereo audio input. If the sound direction shifts in the sound image, the up-mixer changes the output sound direction accordingly by switching the amount of sound going to different speakers.
Page 171: Audio Upmix Mixer
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.46. AUDIO UPMIX MIXER As shown in Figure 6-51, there are eight individual Input Channel Mixers for the Upmix processing block in the 7812UDXD series modules. These Channel mixers perform audio inversion, audio gain adjustment and audio channel swapping for each of the 8 input audio channels.
Page 172: L Channel
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.46.1. L Channel 6.46.1.1. Source X Controls The Source X control enables the user to select the source of audio from which the 5.1 surround sound audio will be generated.
Page 173: 2.Gain Adjust Channel X
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.46.1.2. Gain Adjust Channel X The Gain Adjust X control enables the user to set the value of the gain for the selected source. The user can adjust the gain of the selected source by moving the associate slider control left to decrease the value or right to increase the value.
Page 174: 3.Invert Enable X
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O The full set of available channels is listed below: Source Y Input Channel 1 IntelliGain Channel 1 Channel 2 IntelliGain Channel 2 Channel 3...
Page 175: Intelligain Overview
6.47. INTELLIGAIN OVERVIEW 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, stereo and multi-channel audio per program and can handle up to 8 programs simultaneously.
Page 176: Intelligain Configuration Tab
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.48. INTELLIGAIN CONFIGURATION TAB  The IntelliGain Configuration tab displays the top-level IntelliGain control interface. There are a number of parameters that control both the intelligent leveler and the on-board dynamic processor ...
Page 177: Program Configuration
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.48.1. Program Configuration 6.48.1.1. Program Configuration Source This parameter defines how the audio channels are grouped together. Up to eight channels can be grouped together in individual programs, where each program contains its own metadata. IntelliGain...
Page 178: 2.Content Attack Time
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O Program Configuration CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 CH 5 CH 6 CH 7 CH 8 P1-L P1-R P1-C P1-LFE P1-Ls P1-Rs...
Page 179: 3.Content Release Time
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O Less than 1 second < 1 sec. maximum integration time will be applied when loudness increases Less than 2 seconds < 2 sec. maximum integration time will be applied when loudness increases Less than 3 seconds <...
Page 180: 5.Compander Release Time
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.48.1.5. Compander Release Time The Compander Release Time control defines how quickly the compander reacts to a decrease in the input loudness. The Compander Release Time should be larger than or equal to the Compander Attack Time.
Page 181: Channel 1
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O Figure 6-53: Intelligain Mixer Tab 6.49.1. Channel 1 6.49.1.1. Source X The Source X control enables the user to route one of the 16 internally processed input audio channels to the X input of the Channel mixer.
Page 182: 2.Gain Adjust X
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O The full set of available channel options is listed below: Source X Input Channel 1 Up Mix L Front Channel 2 Up Mix R Front...
Page 183: 4.Source Y
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.49.1.4. Source Y The Source Y control enables the user to route one of the 16 internally processed input audio channels to the Y input of the channel mixer. The user can select the channel source by selecting the desired channel from the Source Y drop down menu as shown below.
Page 184: 5.Gain Adjust Y
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.49.1.5. Gain Adjust Y The Gain Adjust Y control enables the user to set the value of the gain for the selected source. The user can adjust the gain of the selected source by moving the associated slider control left to decrease the value or right increase the value.
Page 185: Program Configuration Control
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O The internal IntelliGain engine will analyze the value of the Detected Program Config Source. This value will determine how many Program VistaLINK tabs are to be accessible.
Page 186: Program X Intelligain
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O Sections 6.50.2 to 6.50.6.3 provide detailed explanations for each control available in the Program Configuration tab. Since each program configuration interface is identical, only Program 1 will be described.
Page 187: 4.Noise Floor Threshold
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.50.3.4. Noise Floor Threshold The Noise Floor Threshold control is used to set the threshold level for IntelliGain processing. Levels below this value will not have IntelliGain processing applied.
Page 188: 2.Compander Profile
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.50.4.2. Compander Profile The compander profiles are used to define the dynamic range control of the compander. There are 5 default profiles. The Film Standard profile is used to compress/expand sporting events, and movies with a large dynamic range.
Page 189: Program X Peak Limiter
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.50.5. Program x Peak Limiter 6.50.5.1. Peak Limit The Peak Limit is used within the audio program chain to provide an upper limit to peak program levels.
Page 190: 4.Program X Integrated Loudness Meter
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.50.7.4. Program x Integrated Loudness Meter 6.50.7.4.1. Integrated Loudness The Integrated Loudness control will provide a real time value of the calculated integrated loudness value.
Page 191: Start/Continue
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.50.7.4.7. Start/Continue The Start/Continue control will commence or resume the duration in which loudness values are being used to calculate the Integrated Loudness measurement.
Page 192: Avm Control Tab
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O Figure 6-55: IntelliGain Traps Tab 6.52. AVM CONTROL TAB Figure 6-56: AVM Control Tab 6.52.1. Trigger Settings 6.52.1.1. Audio Silence Level The audio level threshold below which audio is considered to be silent. The default value is -70.00 dBFS with a valid range from -96 to -20.
Page 193: 2.Audio Silence Duration
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.52.1.2. Audio Silence Duration The amount of time (in seconds) that the audio must remain silent before the audio silence trigger condition is flagged to be true. The default value is 5.0 seconds with a valid range from 0.5 s to 127.0 s.
Page 194: 2.Trigger Assert Preset
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.53.2.2. Trigger Assert Preset This option sets the preset to be recalled when the overall AVM preset trigger condition is asserted (transitions from FALSE -> TRUE).
Page 195 7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O When set to none, if trigger conditions are met the module will None take no action. When set to user preset 1, if trigger conditions are not met the User Preset 1 module will recall User Preset 1.
Page 196: Avm Traps
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.54. AVM TRAPS This control allows the user to enable AVM traps and monitor the trap status. To enable a particular trap, simply click the box located beside each trap so that a check-mark appears. When a check-mark is present, the trap is enabled.
Page 197: Audio/Video Traps Tab
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.55. AUDIO/VIDEO TRAPS TAB This control allows the user to enable Audio and Video traps and monitor the trap status. To enable a particular trap, simply click the box located beside each trap so that a check-mark appears. When a check-mark is present, the trap is enabled.
Page 198: Cc Fault Trap Controls
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.56. CC FAULT TRAP CONTROLS The CC Fault Traps control enables the user to enable or disable Closed Caption traps and view trap status. To enable a particular trap, simply click the box located beside each trap so that a check-mark appears.
Page 199: Cdp Traps Controls
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.57. CDP TRAPS CONTROLS The CDP Traps tab enables the user to enable or disable CDP traps and view trap status. To enable a particular trap, simply click the box located beside each trap so that a check-mark appears.
Page 200: 2.Thumbnail Size
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 6.58.1.2. Thumbnail Size The size of the image sent to the VistaLINK Thumbnail sever can be selected with this option. This will ® enable the user to send either 1/32, 1/16, 1/8, or 1/4 of the original video size to the thumbnail server.
Page 201: Jumpers
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O JUMPERS Figure 7-1 and Figure 7-2 provide the locations of the jumpers and LEDs on the 7812UDXD series boards. MODULE STATUS Serial Upgrade OFF FRAME STATUS Figure 7-1: Location of Jumpers –...
Page 202: Configuring The Module For Firmware Upgrades
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 7.2. CONFIGURING THE MODULE FOR FIRMWARE UPGRADES Firmware updates can be performed using two methods. The first method is Ethernet based up-load of firmware using VistaLINK PRO.
Page 203: 7812Udxd Series "Slot Blocker
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 7812UDXD series module is installed in the 7700FR-C, the module must occupy 3 slots to ensure that the frame power is managed properly. This is accomplished by installing a “Slot Blocker”...
Page 204: Vistalink Remote Monitoring/Control
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O VISTALINK REMOTE MONITORING/CONTROL ® 8.1. WHAT IS VISTALINK ® VistaLINK is Evertz’ 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 205: Monitored Parameters
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O 8.2. VISTALINK MONITORED PARAMETERS ® The following parameters can be remotely monitored through the VistaLINK interface. ® Parameter Description Reports if a valid video signal is presented to PGM IN A and what Main PGM IN BNC Video Std standard has been detected when it is present.
Page 206 7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O Used when operating with dual link 1080p input signals per 3G Dual Link Channel Swap SMPTE 372M. Loss of Video Mode Selects the action to take when the input video is missing.
Page 207 7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O Deinterlacer Type Sets the base type of de-interlacing that the module will perform. Sets the motion processing mode for the de-interlacer. IFMD Mode Changes the threshold of what is deemed motion for the IFMD Threshold deinterlacer.
Page 208 7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O Aspect Ratio Conversion Selects the aspect ratio conversion that the module will perform. Sets the left side crop position. Input H Start Input H Stop Sets the right side crop position.
Page 209 7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O Defines the last active horizontal pixel for the SD Production Last Pixel Num in SD Prod Ap Aperture. First Line Num in SD Prod Ap Defines the first active line for the SD Production Aperture.
Page 210 7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O Controls the strength of the applied General Noise Reduction General Level filter. BAR Level Controls the strength of the BAR noise reducer. MNR Level Controls the strength of the MNR noise reducer.
Page 211 7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O Ls_lev_L Sets the Ls_lev_L level. Sets the Rs_lev_L level. Rs_lev_L Ls_lev_R Sets the Ls_lev_R level. Sets the Rs_lev_R level. Rs_lev_R Out Enable Enables the Dolby Metadata Encoder.
Page 212: Vistalink Traps
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O Sets the 3 dB Attenuation Control metadata for the Dolby bit- Surround 3dB Attenuation stream. Sets the RF Overmod Protect Control metadata for the Dolby bit- RF Overmod Protect stream.
Page 213: Menu Quick Reference
7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O MENU QUICK REFERENCE Video Audio Proc Ch5-Ch8 Video Proc − Video Standard Input − Source X − RGB Clip − Video Standard Output − Gain Adjust X −...
Page 214 7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7812UDXD Series 3G/HD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Simultaneous Dual Format Outputs and AES I/O Utilities Control CC Fault Traps Dolby Metadata Control − Recall Preset − SD CC1 to SD CC3 Not Present (Program 1 & 2 to Program 7 & 8) −...

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