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Operator’s Manual KudosPro MC1000 Single-channel Motion Compensated Standards Converter KudosPro MC1000-IQ Single-channel Motion Compensated Standards Converter with Two IQ Module Slots KudosPro MC2000 Dual-channel Motion Compensated Standards Converter KudosPro MC2000-IQ Dual-channel Motion Compensated Standards Converter with Two IQ Module Slots...
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Information and Notices Information and Notices About this Manual This manual contains information for the installation and operation of the KudosPro MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ unit. For information on the operation of any IQ modules fitted to the -IQ variants please see the relevant IQ module user manual(s).
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Safety Information Safety Information Explanation of Safety Symbols Erklärung der Sicherheitssymbole Dieses Symbol weist den Benutzer auf wichtige Informationen hin, die in der begleitenden Dokumentation enthalten sind. Dieses Symbol zeigt an, dass gefährliche Spannung vorhanden ist. Es befinden sich keine vom Benutzer zu wartenden Teile im Geräteinneren. Dieses Gerät sollte nur von geschultem Personal gewartet werden Sicherheits-Warnhinweise Die angeführten Service-/Reparatur-Anweisungen sind...
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MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Safety Information Simboli di sicurezza: Forklaring på sikkerhedssymboler Questo simbolo indica l'informazione importante contenuta nei Dette symbol gør brugeren opmærksom på vigtig information manuali appartenenti all'apparecchiatura. Consultare il manuale. i den medfølgende manual. Questo simbolo indica che all'interno dell'apparato sono presenti Dette symbol indikerer farlig spænding inden i apparatet.
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MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Safety Information Símbolos de Segurança O símbolo triangular adverte para a necessidade de consultar o manual antes de utilizar o equipamento ou efectuar qualquer ajuste. Este símbolo indica a presença de voltagens perigosas no interior do equipamento. As peças ou partes existentes no interior do equipamento não necessitam de intervenção, manutenção ou manuseamento por parte do utilizador.
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MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Safety Information Mains Power Supplies This equipment has two 3-pin IEC power sockets, one for the main power supply unit and one for the redundant power supply unit. The power supply is auto switching for input voltages in the ranges of 100 V to 240 V nominal. No voltage adjustment procedure is required.
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MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Safety Information Safety Standards This equipment conforms to the following standards: EN60950-1 2006 Safety of Information Technology Equipment Including Electrical Business Equipment. UL1419 (3rd Edition) - UL File E193966 Standard for Safety – Professional Video and Audio equipment. EMC Standards This equipment conforms to the following standards: EN 55103-1: 1996 (Environment E4) Electromagnetic Compatibility, Product family standard for audio, video, audio-visual and...
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Introduction 1. Introduction 1.1 Description The KudosPro MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ units are motion compensated standards converters for a range of applications including: • International program distribution • Content re purposing for Internet, TV, and Blu-ray distribution • International TV and video production These units are ideal for customers who wish to perform high-quality conversions from one frame rate to another, such as 50 Hz to 60 Hz.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Introduction 1.6 Block Diagrams 1.6.1 MC1000 & MC1000-IQ Video Processing The MC1000 and MC1000-IQ offer one channel of frame rate or format conversion with a choice of four SDI inputs and four SDI outputs. MC1000 only: The CVBS I/O is restricted by design, only CVBS A1 and A2 can be used as inputs to the MC1000, and only CVBS B1 and B2 can be used as outputs.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Introduction 1.6.3 MC2000 & MC2000-IQ Video Processing The MC2000 and MC2000-IQ offer two channels of frame rate or format conversion with a choice of four SDI inputs and four SDI outputs. SDI outputs A1 and A2 are used for video processing channel A, and SDI outputs B1 and B2 are used for video processing channel B.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Introduction 1.6.4 MC2000 & MC2000-IQ Audio Processing Where two Dolby E options are fitted (MC2000/MC2000-IQ only), the first decode/transcode path (Decode 1/Encode 1 in the block diagram) is only available as embedded audio on SDI outputs A1 and A2, and can be routed to any AES or analog audio encoder. The second decode/transcode path (Decode 2/Encode 2 in the block diagram) is only available as embedded audio on SDI outputs B1 and B2, and can be routed to any AES or analog audio encoder.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Technical Specification 2. Technical Specification Signal Inputs Serial digital 4 x 75 Ohm SD/HD/3Gb/s serial digital with embedded audio Input standards: 3Gb/s HD-SDI, SMPTE425 level A, dual-link level B 1.5 Gbit/s HD-SDI SMPTE292M/SMPTE299M 270 Mbit/s SD-SDI SMPTE259M Composite Not MC1000-IQ/MC2000-IQ: PAL, NTSC, NTSC-J, PAL-M, PAL-N, N4.4, SECAM 12-bit ADCs Analog component...
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MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Technical Specification Standards Input standard (auto detect) 525 59i 625 50i 720 23/24/25/29/30/50/59/60p 1080 50/59/60i 1080 23/24/25/29/30p 1080 50/59/60p level A, Dual Link Level B 1080 23/24/25/29psf, with film detection and processing Output standard 525 59i 625 50i 720 23/24/25/29/30/50/59/60p 1080 50/59/60i 1080 23/24/25/29/30p 1080 50/59/60p level A, Dual Link Level B...
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MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Technical Specification Audio Functions Analog audio Four pairs of analog inputs, individually available to any or all processing channels Two groups (two pairs) of analog outputs, separately assignable to any processing channel Headroom: +24 dBu, balanced connection AES audio Four AES audio inputs, individually available to any or all processing channels Four AES audio outputs (48 kHz), separately assignable to any processing channel AES input is auto-detected as PCM (32 to 96 kHz) or non-PCM (48 kHz locked to...
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MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Technical Specification System Functions Pattern Off, Black, Ramp, Bars Proc amp Black Level: +100 to -100 mV (0) in 0.8 mV steps Contrast: -6 dB to +6 dB (0) in 0.2 dB steps Saturation: -6 dB to +6 dB (0) in 0.2 dB steps Y Gamma: 0.4 to 1.7 (1) in 0.1 steps Note: Defaults shown in brackets Freeze...
Report any shortages or shipping damage to SAM immediately. The box contains the following items: • KudosPro MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ unit • Optional: Up to two IQ modules and rears fitted in the KudosPro unit (MC1000-IQ/MC2000-IQ only) •...
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Connections 4. Connections 4.1 Rear Panel View: MC1000 and MC2000 The rear panel accommodates a CVBS option with AES unbalanced audio and composite video connections. Connections labeled as i/o can be used as inputs or outputs. Note: 4.2 Rear Panel View: MC1000-IQ and MC2000-IQ The rear panel has space for up to two IQ module rear panels.
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MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Connections Label Description Connector Option A Signal input/output 1 x dual SFP compatible Option B Signal input/output 1 x dual SFP compatible Monitor HDMI output 1 x HDMI Power A PSU inputs (primary) 1 x 3-pin IEC Power B PSU input (secondary) 1 x 3-pin IEC If one of the reference connectors is not in use it must be fitted with a 75 Ohm BNC...
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Connections 4.3.2 Fiber Connectivity If no fiber option is fitted on the rear panel, do not remove the safety covers from the option slots. Two dual fibre ports are available as an option. Each port can be configured as one of the following: •...
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Front Panel Features 5. Front Panel Features The front panel provides a user-friendly interface for complete control of the unit. A dual display shows the menu options and output signal, and various buttons provide easy access to the unit’s features. The display screens shown in this section are for reference and guidance only, and may be Note: slightly different to those on your unit.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Front Panel Features 5.3 Front Panel Controls Item Description Provides status and control information. • The left-side of the display shows the menu list. Dual display • The right-side of the display shows either the output video or the menu options. Scrolls through the menu lists, selects menu options, and adjusts values.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Operation Using the Front Panel 6. Operation Using the Front Panel The front panel provides easy access to the unit’s menu structure. From the Home screen, a main menu list provides access to various sub-menus. Each sub-menu option from the main menu list has various screens and controls associated with it.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Operation Using the Front Panel 6.4 Accessing the Main Menu List From the Home screen, press the Control knob. The selected channel and channel status are displayed. Press the Control knob again to access the main menu list. The main menu list is displayed.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Operation Using the Front Panel 6.8 Entering Alphanumeric Characters Occasionally you may need to enter alphanumeric characters manually. This could be when setting an IP address or entering a memory name, for example. To enter values manually: Navigate to a menu option that requires manual text input, for example, Memory Name.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ System Setup Menus 7. System Setup Menus This section details all of the screens, menu lists, options, and controls available for setting up the unit from the front panel. For information about using the front panel controls, see “Front Panel Features” on page 27. For information about navigating menus, see “Operation Using the Front Panel”...
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ System Setup Menus 7.2.1 CVBS Decoder A and B Each slot has two composite video connections. • Source: Use to select a video input source. If using a composite source, only one of the two CVBS connectors are used. •...
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ System Setup Menus 7.2.3 Routing a Processing Channel To route a specific processing channel output to a CVBS output: From the System menu, select CVBS > CVBS Encoder C (or D) > Source. Choose the processing channel you want to route to this slot, then select Done. From the CVBS menu, select Format.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ System Setup Menus 7.3 Audio Routing The Audio Routing menu enables you to set up the routing for the AES and analog outputs. The AES and analog audio menus are only available if the CVBS option is fitted. Note: 7.3.1 AES 1–4 •...
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ System Setup Menus 7.4 Audio Control The Audio Control menu enables you to set up the unit’s input and output audio handling options. 7.4.1 AES Input Type (Option, MC1000/MC2000 Only) • Pair 1–4: Use to select an AES input source from either the balanced or unbalanced input connections (if fitted).
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ System Setup Menus 7.5 Genlock The Genlock controls lock the output video clock to the genlock source (input or reference) regardless of the video standard. If the genlock source and the video output are the same frame rate, for example, 50 Hz or 59.94 Hz, Genlock locks the output to the vertical phase of the genlock source, giving consistent and repeatable delay.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ System Setup Menus 7.6 Dolby The Dolby menu enables you to set up the how the unit handles Dolby audio. The MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ unit supports Dolby D and E decoding as well as Dolby E transcoding when frame rate converting. Dolby E encoding from a PCM input is not supported.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ System Setup Menus 7.6.1 Dolby Ch 1 and Ch 2 (Option) Each Dolby slot houses a Dolby encoder and transcoder. If the Dolby option is not fitted, the Dolby Ch 1 and Dolby Ch2 menus are grayed out. Note: •...
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ System Setup Menus 7.7 Network The Network menu provides access to the unit’s network details and setup. 7.7.1 Ethernet The Ethernet controls enable you to view and set up all information relating to the unit’s network connections. • Current IP address: Shows the current IP address. •...
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ System Setup Menus 7.7.1.1 Setting a Static IP Address To set a static IP address, you will need to enter all the following information: IP address, IP gateway (even if you are not using an IP gateway), and IP netmask. In the following example, we are setting a static IP address of 192.168.1.42.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ System Setup Menus 7.8 Front Panel The Front Panel menu enables you to customize the front panel features for ease of use. 7.8.1 Lock Front Panel Lock Front Panel locks all of the front panel controls to prevent accidental changes to the unit’s settings.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ System Setup Menus 7.9 Memories The Memories menu enables you to save up to eight system-level memory setups and recall them when required. You can change the default memory names to more relevant ones if required. Memories set at a system level store all system settings except for the following: •...
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ System Setup Menus 7.9.4 Reset to Defaults Reset to Defaults recalls the unit’s default memory settings at both system and channel level. All controls are reset to their preset values except for the following: • Network > DHCP • Network >...
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ System Setup Menus 7.9.6 Memory Name To change a memory name: From the Memory Name menu, select Change Name. Select the text box. The text entry cursor appears. Press an Alphanumeric button, 1 to 8, repeatedly until the desired character appears. If the next character you want is on the same button as the present one, wait until the cursor blinks once before pressing the button again.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ System Setup Menus 7.10 Logging Logging defines what parameter information is made available to a logging device attached to the RollCall network. You can select from any of the following logging options: • Serial Number • Uptime (how long the unit has been powered up, in days/hours/minutes/seconds) •...
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Channel Operation Menus 8. Channel Operation Menus This section details all of the menu lists, options, and controls available for performing signal processing, frame rate, and format conversions from the front panel. Each processing channel has its own set of system operation menus. The MC2000/MC2000-IQ units have channels 1–2 available.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Channel Operation Menus 8.3 Output The Output menu enables you to apply various settings and adjustments to the video output signal. 8.3.1 Output Standard The Output Standard list enables you to specify the output standard of a conversion, for example, 625 50i.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Channel Operation Menus 8.3.7 Freeze When Freeze is enabled, the output picture displays a frozen frame picture. 8.3.8 Legalization All color video signals are ultimately coded as RGB for display on a picture monitor. The Legalizer ensures that the output video stays within the legal RGB gamut limit, making it suitable for the broadcast signal chain.
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MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Channel Operation Menus Valid logo file requirements: • A number of image file types are supported by KudosPro. For a full list of currently supported image file types see the Supported Image File types Application Note under the “Support” tab at: http://www.snellgroup.com/products/conversion-and-restoration/conversion/kudospro •...
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MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Channel Operation Menus Animation details: • Animations are always displayed as a sequence, static frames cannot be selected • The maximum animation duration depends on the logo image size. For example an animated logo image with a 10% raster size overlaid on 60Hz signal is limited to a maximum of 10 seconds •...
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Channel Operation Menus 8.4 Video The Video menu enables you to apply various types of signal processing to the signal being converted, and includes Proc Amp, Enhance, and Noise Reduction controls. 8.4.1 Proc Amp The Process Amplifier (Proc Amp) enables you to correct video inconsistencies, such as contrast.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Channel Operation Menus 8.4.2 Enhance Nonlinear Enhancer – The Nonlinear Enhancer defines the amount of enhancement applied to a video to help regain lost detail. This could be as a result of degraded material, post production processes, or because the initial capture conditions were not ideal. The controls enable you to apply enhancement to the low, medium, and high frequency bands, and to create a custom setting if required.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Channel Operation Menus 8.4.3.2 Horizontal Horizontal Aperture controls aliasing in down-converted content. • Sharpness: Determines the sharpness of the output by changing the rate of anti-alias filter cut-off. • Soft 2: Recommended for severely over enhanced source material. • Soft 1: Recommended for over enhanced source material.
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MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Channel Operation Menus 8.4.4.1 Enable The Enable check box is the master enable for all noise reduction processing. 8.4.4.2 Recursive To achieve noise reduction, Recursive applies a temporal recursive filter to both luminance and chrominance picture content. To avoid blurring moving objects, the filter includes motion detection and adaption which disables the filter when significant motion is present.
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MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Channel Operation Menus 8.4.4.3 Spatial The spatial noise reduction filter operates on luminance only and uses nearby samples to average out noise. Picture objects and edges are detected and the filtering disabled. You can set the sensitivity of edge detection either automatically with Auto mode, or manually with the Threshold slider.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Channel Operation Menus 8.5 Convert The Convert menu enables limited control of input and output cadence, and control of motion processing to improve the conversion performance of stationary content. 8.5.1 Motion Processing • Motion Process: Enables motion compensation. • Enhanced Motion: When used together with the Still Process option, Enhanced Motion detects constant motion and applies an aperture with full (progressive) vertical frequency response.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Channel Operation Menus 8.5.3 Input Cadence Input Cadence enables you to define any cadence associated with the input video. • Film Cadence: Enables the processing of film-originated content transported by a cadence. • 59 Cadence: For standards with a field rate of 59 Hz and with cadence enabled, you can choose either 2:2 or 2:3 (psf).
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Channel Operation Menus 8.6 ARC The Aspect Ratio Control (ARC) menu enables you to determine the aspect ratio of a picture from a range of options, or to adjust the size and position of the picture manually. 8.6.1 Sync Mode The Sync Mode control disables the ARC feature when input and output formats are the same.
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MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Channel Operation Menus 8.6.3.2 Sidebar Key Source If the sidebar key option is available, the Sidebar Key Source control will also be present. This control becomes active when Sidebar Key mode is selected. Firstly a border is set up around the active picture using the separate Output Crop Position controls.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Channel Operation Menus 8.6.4 Post Scaling Control Post Scaling Control enables you to manually adjust the size and position of the output picture. • Post Scaling Enable: Enables the Post Scaling controls. • Size: Adjusts the size of the whole output image while maintaining aspect ratio. The adjustment range is 80% to 120% in 1% steps.
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MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Channel Operation Menus 8.6.5.2 SD Output is 702 SD Output is 702 is an additional ARC preset mode, which is available for outgoing content that requires a 702 sample line rather than a 720 sample line. If the outgoing content requires a 702 sample line, select the check box.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Channel Operation Menus 8.6.5.6 Down Conversion – Select Standard Preset LB = letterbox, PB = pillarbox, h-crop = horizontal crop, ana = anamorphic. 8.6.6 Scaler Config – Input Config The Input Config functions define which of the supported aspect signaling standards defines the input of the ARC.
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MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Channel Operation Menus 8.6.6.2 If Input Signaling Not Present When using input aspect signaling with an SD or HD input source, it is possible to set a default input ARC setting. If, for any reason, the input aspect signaling cannot be detected, the ARC assumes this default setting.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Channel Operation Menus 8.6.7 Scaler Config – Output Config The Output Config functions define which of the supported aspect signaling standards defines the input of the ARC. 8.6.7.1 Conversion Scaling Conversion Scaling enables you to set fixed ARC output aspects. •...
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Channel Operation Menus 8.6.8 Input Signaling ARC Conversions It is possible to manually fix the output aspect of the ARC when using input signaling. The input to the ARC is then defined by the dynamic input signaling. The following sections show the ARC conversions possible using input signaling and a combination of SD Output Format and Conversion Scaling controls.
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MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Channel Operation Menus 8.6.8.5 Alternative Center Cut Alternate center cut is off by default. When off, behavior on receipt of certain specific AFD codes ignores protected regions. When Alternate center cut is on, the ARC behavior for these six specific codes will be to remove any Black bars and also remove the grey bars that will leave the “Alternative Centre”.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Channel Operation Menus 8.6.9 Output Signaling Config The Output Signaling Config controls define which of the supported aspect signaling standards defines the input of the ARC. 8.6.9.1 SMPTE 2016 The SMPTE 2016 controls define how the SMPTE 2016 signaling is configured. The controls also enable you to choose the output line number on which output signaling is embedded.
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MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Channel Operation Menus 8.6.9.2 VI The Video Index (VI) Config controls enable you to specify VI signaling output actions. VI is valid for both 625 and 525 output video formats. The lines used are: • 625: Field 1 line 11, field 2 line 324. •...
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MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Channel Operation Menus 8.6.9.3 L23 The L23 Config controls define how the output ETSI EN 300 294 signaling is configured. This signaling format is generally referred to as WSS or Line 23 (L23), as this is the default line used to carry this signal in 625.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Channel Operation Menus • Output Line: WSS information is generally carried in the first half of line 23; however, if the information is required on a different line, use the slider to specify the line on which it is carried in the output. The range is from line 10 to line 23 in one-line steps. Note: ETSI EN 300 294 signaling will only be extracted from this line number if the video input format is 625.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Channel Operation Menus 8.7 Audio The Audio menu enables you to control the routing of the unit’s audio options. 8.7.1 Routing The Routing control enables you to route the incoming audio to an embedded audio output. 8.7.1.1 Input Pairs Status The Input Pairs Status list shows the status of the audio input pairs.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Channel Operation Menus • Dolby Encoder (if fitted) For schematic information on audio routing, see “Block Diagrams” on page 15. AES and analog audio are controlled at a frame level, not at a channel level. Note: To route the AES and analog audio outputs, see “Audio Routing” on page 35. For more information about audio routing, see the Audio Processing Application Note under the “Support”...
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MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Channel Operation Menus Points to consider: • Each embedded pair (EMB1/2 to EM15/16) has its own individual tone generator. • AES can be balanced or un-balanced (MC1000-IQ/MC2000-IQ, balanced AES only). Only four pairs of AES can be processed. • Analog audio processing is limited to four pairs.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Channel Operation Menus 8.7.3 Shuffle The Shuffle menu contains the output information from the audio processors, as defined on the Routing screen. 8.7.3.1 Output Pairs 1–8 L/R • Process Pairs Source: For each of the output pairs, 1–8, you can select the audio source to be routed to the output.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Channel Operation Menus 8.8 Timecode The Timecode menu enables you to set up and control the unit’s timecode options for VITC (Vertical Interval Timecode), LTC (Linear Timecode), and ATC (Ancillary Timecode). For HD video inputs, ATC LTC and ATC VITC timecode data formats are supported. For HD video outputs, the timecode data format is fixed to ATC VITC.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Channel Operation Menus 8.8.3 Mode • Follow Input: The input timecode is read every frame and the actual time elapsed since timecode 00:00:00:00 is calculated. This elapsed time is then converted into an output timecode that matches the output video frame, and inserted into the output. There is an additional process to compensate for clock offset between in and out, which will generate repeated or skipped timecodes as necessary, just as happens when synchronizing at the same standard.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Channel Operation Menus 8.8.9 Output Timecode Entry In the Output Timecode Entry field you can enter a value to specify when the output timecode starts. Once set, the output timecode will start when the input timecode reaches the trigger value set in the Input Trigger Entry field.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Channel Operation Menus 8.9 Metadata The Metadata menu enables you to control a set of closed captions and teletext subtitle information. Incoming SD or HD closed captions and subtitles are converted to the correct format in the HD or SD output when upconverting or downconverting at the same frame rate. 8.9.1 Closed Captions Closed Captions covers CEA-608 and CEA-708 specified captioning.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Channel Operation Menus 8.9.2 Multi-line WST The unit can pass World System Teletext (WST) for SD and RDD-08 or SMPTE 2031 teletext for HD. You can enable or disable teletext output and specify the input and output lines used. Teletext covers World System Teletext (WST) subtitles, SMPTE RDD-08 and SMPTE 2031.
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MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Channel Operation Menus 625 Input - 625 Output You can select which input lines of WST are encoded on the output (see instructions for SD VBI line setup below). For the lines selected the status of WST being detected on that line is reported back.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Channel Operation Menus 8.10 Memory The Memory menu enables you to save up to eight memory setups for each processing channel, and recall them when required. You can change the default memory names to more relevant ones if required. Memories set at a channel level save all parameters associated with the processing channel including: •...
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Channel Operation Menus 8.10.5 Memory Name To change a memory name: From the Memory Name menu, select Change Name. Select the text box. The text entry cursor appears. Press an Alphanumeric button, 1 to 8, repeatedly until the desired character appears. If the next character you want is on the same button as the present one, wait until the cursor blinks once before pressing the button again.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel 9. Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel In addition to the front panel, the RollCall Control Panel enables you to control the MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ unit through various different screens. Refer to the RollCall Control Panel Installation & Operator’s Manual for information on installation and setup of the RollCall Control Panel.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel 9.2 Opening the Channel Operation Screens The channel operation screens contain all of the menu lists, options, and controls available for performing signal processing, frame rate, and format conversions for each processing channel. To open the channel operation screens: •...
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel 9.4 Unit Status Windows The Unit Status windows at the top of each screen display information about the status of the unit. The Unit Status window on a system setup screen shows the IP address of the unit, the reference status, and the software version.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel 9.5 Using the Web Applet In addition to the front panel and the RollCall Control Panel, the web applet enables you to control the MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ unit from a web browser. The appearance and controls are the same as the RollCall Control Panel. For information about the RollCall Control Panel template screens and controls, see “RollCall Control Panel System Setup Screens”...
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ RollCall Control Panel System Setup Screens 10. RollCall Control Panel System Setup Screens This section details all of the screens, menu lists, options, and controls available for setting up the unit from the RollCall Control Panel. The screens shown in this section are for guidance and reference only, and may be slightly Note: different to those on your unit.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ RollCall Control Panel System Setup Screens 10.1.3 Channel 1 and Channel 2 Timing The Timing controls enable you to specify the horizontal and vertical genlock timing for each channel. • Vertical Timing: Adjusts the vertical timing of the output signal with respect to the reference signal.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ RollCall Control Panel System Setup Screens 10.2 Audio Routing The Audio Routing screen enables you to set up the routing for the AES and analog outputs. The AES and analog audio menus are only available if the CVBS option is fitted. Note: 10.2.1 AES Output 1–4 You can choose where to route the AES audio for each output.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ RollCall Control Panel System Setup Screens 10.3 Audio Control The Audio Control screen enables you to set up the unit’s input and output audio handling options. 10.3.1 Input The Input menu provides controls for the input analog audio signal. 10.3.1.1 Analog ADC Headroom •...
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ RollCall Control Panel System Setup Screens 10.4 CVBS (MC1000/MC2000 Only) The CVBS screen enables you to set up and view options for a video input source and the video output signal. CVBS provides options for the four composite video input/output slots (if the CVBS option is fitted).
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ RollCall Control Panel System Setup Screens 10.4.1 CVBS Decoder A and B • Source: Use to select a video input source. If using a composite source, only one of the two CVBS connectors are used. • Input 1: Connection A1 (or B1) contains the input composite signal. •...
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ RollCall Control Panel System Setup Screens 10.5 Dolby The Dolby screen enables you to set up the how the unit handles Dolby audio. The MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ unit supports Dolby D and E decoding as well as Dolby E transcoding when frame rate converting. Dolby E encoding from a PCM input is not supported.
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MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ RollCall Control Panel System Setup Screens The Dolby E capability is determined by the number of processing channels and certain hardware restrictions. The Dolby E option variants allowed are as follows: Product Dolby option codes Description allowed MC1000/ Dolby E single channel One set of Dolby modules: decode and transcode MC1000-IQ option...
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ RollCall Control Panel System Setup Screens 10.5.1 Dolby Ch 1 and Ch 2 Each Dolby slot houses a Dolby encoder and transcoder. If the Dolby option is not fitted, the Dolby Ch 1 and Dolby Ch 2 menus are grayed out. Note: •...
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ RollCall Control Panel System Setup Screens 10.6 Network The Network screen provides access to the unit’s network details and setup. 10.6.1 Ethernet The Ethernet controls enable you to view and set up all information relating to the unit’s network connections. •...
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ RollCall Control Panel System Setup Screens 10.6.1.1 Setting a Static IP Address To set a static IP address, you will need to enter all the following information: IP address, IP gateway (even if you are not using an IP gateway), and IP netmask. In the following example, we are setting a static IP address of 192.168.1.42.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ RollCall Control Panel System Setup Screens 10.7 Front Panel The Front Panel screen enables you to customize the front panel features for ease of use. 10.7.1 Current Channel (MC2000/MC2000-IQ Only) Current Channel shows which channel is currently being controlled. The chosen current channel appears on the HDMI output and on the front panel thumbnail image.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ RollCall Control Panel System Setup Screens 10.8 Memories The Memories screen enables you to save up to eight system-level memory setups and recall them when required. You can change the default memory names to more relevant ones if required. Memories set at a system level store all system settings except for the following: •...
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ RollCall Control Panel System Setup Screens 10.8.2 Recall Memory The Recall Memory button recalls the settings saved in a memory location. To recall a memory: In the Memory Select column, choose a memory you want to recall. Click Recall Memory. The recalled settings are applied.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ RollCall Control Panel System Setup Screens 10.9 Logging The Logging screen defines what parameter information is made available to a logging device attached to the RollCall network. You can select from any of the following logging options: • Serial Number •...
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ RollCall Control Panel System Setup Screens 10.11 CVBS Calibration (MC1000/MC2000 Only) The CVBS Calibration screen enables you to calibrate the CVBS decoders and encoders. 10.11.1 CVBS Decoder A and B • Luma Gain: Adjusts the composite luminance signal. • Chroma Gain: Adjusts the composite chrominance signal.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ RollCall Control Panel Channel Operation Screens 11. RollCall Control Panel Channel Operation Screens This section details all of the menu lists, options, and controls available for performing signal processing, frame rate, and format conversions from the RollCall Control Panel. Each processing channel has its own set of system operation screens.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ RollCall Control Panel Channel Operation Screens 11.2 Output The Output screen enables you to apply various settings and adjustments to the video output signal. 11.2.1 Output Standard • Standard: Specifies the output standard of a conversion. • Current Output Standard: Shows the output standard currently in use. 11.2.2 Freeze The freeze check box enables you to freeze the output picture.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ RollCall Control Panel Channel Operation Screens 11.2.3 Legalization All color video signals are ultimately coded as RGB for display on a picture monitor. The Legalizer ensures that the output video stays within the legal RGB gamut limit, making it suitable for the broadcast signal chain.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ RollCall Control Panel Channel Operation Screens 11.2.7 Scrolling Caption Generator The Scrolling Caption Generator overlays a black text box with a user-defined caption onto the output video. This is generally used as a setup or debug tool to help identify a video stream on a monitor.
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MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ RollCall Control Panel Channel Operation Screens Logo naming convention: • All logo files take the form <logo_name><specifier>.<extension> where <logo_name> equals the directory's name. • Logo filenames must be all in lowercase. • A <specifier> of the form _<standard> indicates that this logo is intended for this specific standard.
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MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ RollCall Control Panel Channel Operation Screens Animation details: • Animations are always displayed as a sequence, static frames cannot be selected • The maximum animation duration depends on the logo image size. For example an animated logo image with a 10% raster size overlaid on 60Hz signal is limited to a maximum of 10 seconds •...
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ RollCall Control Panel Channel Operation Screens 11.3 Video The Video screen enables you to apply various types of signal processing to the signal being converted, and includes Proc Amp, Nonlinear Enhancer, and Noise Reduction controls. 11.3.1 Proc Amp The Process Amplifier (Proc Amp) enables you to correct video inconsistencies, such as contrast.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ RollCall Control Panel Channel Operation Screens • YC Offset: Adjusts the horizontal chroma shift, for use when correcting upstream luma-chroma displacement. The adjustment range is -20 to 20 in steps of 2 luma clocks. At the input picture edge, zero chroma is shifted into the active picture area. If the ARC is set to show less than the full width of the input picture, valid input picture chroma is shifted into the output picture area.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ RollCall Control Panel Channel Operation Screens 11.3.3.2 Vertical Vertical controls aliasing in down-converted content. • Level: Specifies the enhancer strength. • Soft 1–2: Provides attenuation in the frequency band specified. • Normal: Nominally flat frequency response. • Sharp 1–2: Applies more boost in the frequency band specified. •...
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MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ RollCall Control Panel Channel Operation Screens 11.3.4.1 Recursive To achieve noise reduction, the recursive filter applies a temporal recursive filter to both luminance and chrominance picture content. To avoid blurring moving objects, the filter includes motion detection and adaption which disables the filter when significant motion is present.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ RollCall Control Panel Channel Operation Screens 11.4 Convert The Convert screen enables limited control of input and output cadence, and control of motion processing to improve the conversion performance of stationary content. 11.4.1 Up Conversion • Clean Edge Upconversion: Enables the Texture Adaptive Upconversion (TAU) process.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ RollCall Control Panel Channel Operation Screens • Enhanced De-interlace: Replaces missing lines with a gradient between the previous and following lines. This control improves the appearance of de-interlaced images and is useful when dealing with complex shapes. For more information about motion processing and enhanced film settings, see the KudosPro Still Mode Application Note and KudosPro Film Mode Application Note, under the “Support”...
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ RollCall Control Panel Channel Operation Screens 11.5.1 Sync Mode The Sync Mode check box disables the ARC feature when input and output formats are the same. This gives the lowest latency. 11.5.2 Signaling Detected Signaling Detected shows the status of any aspect ratio signaling detected at the input. If Status shows “None”, no valid signaling is detected.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ RollCall Control Panel Channel Operation Screens 11.5.3.3 Sidebar Key Source If the sidebar key option is available, the Sidebar Key Source control will also be present. This control becomes active when Sidebar Key mode is selected. Firstly a border is set up around the active picture using the separate Output Crop Position controls.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ RollCall Control Panel Channel Operation Screens 11.5.5 Scaler Config – Presets If no input aspect signaling is available and the conversion required is always from a known input aspect ratio to another known input aspect ration, one of the standard presets may be selected.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ RollCall Control Panel Channel Operation Screens 11.5.5.6 Down Conversion LB = letterbox, PB = pillarbox, h-crop = horizontal crop, ana = anamorphic. 11.5.6 Scaler Config – Input Config The Input Config functions define which of the supported aspect signaling standards defines the input of the ARC.
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MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ RollCall Control Panel Channel Operation Screens 11.5.6.2 If Input Signaling Not Present When using input aspect signaling with an SD or HD input source, it is possible to set a default input ARC setting. If, for any reason, the input aspect signaling cannot be detected, the ARC assumes this default setting.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ RollCall Control Panel Channel Operation Screens 11.5.7 Scaler Config – Output Config The Output Config functions define which of the supported aspect signaling standards defines the input of the ARC. 11.5.7.1 Conversion Scaling Conversion Scaling enables you to set fixed ARC output aspects. •...
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MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ RollCall Control Panel Channel Operation Screens 11.5.8.5 Alternate Center Cut Alternate center cut is off by default. When off, behavior on receipt of certain specific AFD codes ignores protected regions. When Alternate center cut is on, the ARC behavior for these six specific codes will be to remove any Black bars and also remove the grey bars that will leave the “Alternative Centre”.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ RollCall Control Panel Channel Operation Screens 11.5.9 Output Signaling Config The Output Signaling Config controls define which of the supported aspect signaling standards defines the input of the ARC. 11.5.9.1 SMPTE 2016 The SMPTE 2016 controls define how the SMPTE 2016 signaling is configured. The controls also enable you to choose the output line number on which output signaling is embedded.
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MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ RollCall Control Panel Channel Operation Screens 11.5.9.2 VI (SMPTE RP 186-95/08) The Video Index (VI) Config controls enable you to specify VI signaling output actions. VI is valid for both 625 and 525 output video formats. The lines used are: •...
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MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ RollCall Control Panel Channel Operation Screens 11.5.9.3 L23 (ETSI EN 300 294 v1.4.1) The L23 Config controls define how the output ETSI EN 300 294 signaling is configured. This signaling format is generally referred to as WSS or Line 23 (L23), as this is the default line used to carry this signal in 625.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ RollCall Control Panel Channel Operation Screens • Output Line: WSS information is generally carried in the first half of line 23; however, if the information is required on a different line, use the slider to specify the line on which it is carried in the output.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ RollCall Control Panel Channel Operation Screens 11.6 Audio Routing The Audio Routing screen enables you to route the incoming audio to the required embedded audio output. 11.6.1 Input Pairs Input Pairs shows the input sources available to be routed. 11.6.1.1 Source •...
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ RollCall Control Panel Channel Operation Screens • Dolby Decoder 1–4 (if fitted): You can select each of the four audio pairs from the Dolby decoder individually: • Dolby decoder 1 is pair 1 from the Dolby decoder • Dolby decoder 2 is pair 2 from the Dolby decoder •...
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ RollCall Control Panel Channel Operation Screens 11.7 Audio Control The Audio Control screen enables you to adjust the gain of the audio channels. 11.7.1 Gain The Pair 1–8 sliders adjust the gain of the left and right channels of the audio pairs. The adjustment range is -12 dB to 12 dB in 0.1 dB steps.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ RollCall Control Panel Channel Operation Screens 11.7.3 Dolby E Alignment Offset The Dolby E Alignment Offset slider sets the guard-band position of any output pair containing Dolby E, to allow for downstream processing. By default, the position of the guard-band is set automatically and is dependent on the output standard.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ RollCall Control Panel Channel Operation Screens 11.8 Audio Shuffle The Audio Shuffle screen contains the output information from the audio processors, as defined on the Audio Routing screen. 11.8.1 Process Pairs The Process Pairs box shows the eight audio processor pairs defined on the Audio Routing screen.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ RollCall Control Panel Channel Operation Screens 11.8.3 Invert Phase The Invert Phase check boxes enable you to invert the phase of the left and right audio channels. This control is useful for dealing with input audio discrepancies. 11.8.4 Control •...
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ RollCall Control Panel Channel Operation Screens 11.9 Timecode The Timecode screen enables you to set up and control the unit’s timecode options for VITC (Vertical Interval Timecode), LTC (Linear Timecode), and ATC (Ancillary Timecode). For HD video inputs, ATC LTC and ATC VITC timecode data formats are supported. For HD video outputs, the timecode data format is fixed to ATC VITC.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ RollCall Control Panel Channel Operation Screens 11.9.1.1 Source HD For HD video standards, the supported input timecode format is ATC. This means that timecode data formatted as LTC, VITC, or both will be detected at the input; however, only one format can be selected.
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MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ RollCall Control Panel Channel Operation Screens 11.9.2.2 On Timecode Loss On Timecode Loss defines how the embedded output timecode should behave if input timecode cannot be detected. • Freeze: On timecode loss, the output timecode will freeze at the last valid detected input value, until the valid input returns.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ RollCall Control Panel Channel Operation Screens 11.9.3 Embedding The Embedding controls enable you to enable/disable embedding of VITC in SD output video, and to choose the line on which it is embedded for both 525 and 625 outputs. • VITC Enable: Enables the embedding of VITC in the SD output.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ RollCall Control Panel Channel Operation Screens 11.10 Metadata The Metadata screen enables you to control a set of closed captions and teletext subtitle information. Incoming SD or HD closed captions and subtitles are converted to the correct format in the HD or SD output when upconverting or downconverting at the same frame rate.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ RollCall Control Panel Channel Operation Screens 11.10.1 Closed Captions Closed Captions covers CEA-608 and CEA-708 specified captioning. Although these specifications support captioning in multiple video standards, CEA-608 is only supported in 525 input or output as a line 21 signal. CEA-708 is only supported in 59 Hz HD video standards as a VANC packet with a Caption Distribution Packet (CDP) payload.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ RollCall Control Panel Channel Operation Screens 11.10.2 Multi-line WST The unit can pass World System Teletext (WST) for SD and RDD-08 or SMPTE 2031 teletext for HD. You can enable or disable teletext output and specify the input and output lines used. Teletext covers World System Teletext (WST) subtitles, SMPTE RDD-08 and SMPTE 2031.
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MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ RollCall Control Panel Channel Operation Screens HD Input - HD Output You can select which input HD WST packet is to be decoded - RDD-08 or SMPTE2031. Cross-conversion between the packet types is allowed. The option to select individual WST lines contained in the input packets is still available using the WST origin and status menu items.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ RollCall Control Panel Channel Operation Screens 11.11 Memories The Memories screen enables you to save up to eight memory setups for each processing channel, and recall them when required. You can change the default memory names to more relevant ones if required. Memories set at a channel level save all parameters associated with the processing channel including: •...
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ RollCall Control Panel Channel Operation Screens 11.11.2 Recall Memory The Recall Memory button recalls the settings saved in a memory location. To recall a memory: In the Memory Select column, select the memory you want to recall. Click Recall Memory. The recalled settings are applied. 11.11.3 Reset to Defaults Reset to Defaults recalls all the unit’s default memory settings at a channel level.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ RollCall Control Panel Channel Operation Screens 11.12 RollCall The RollCall screen enables you to name the unit for use remotely with the RollCall Control Panel. To change the name of the unit: In the Change Name field, type a new name for the unit. To save the name, click S.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Conversion Operational Examples Appendix A. Conversion Operational Examples A.1 MC1000/MC1000-IQ Frame Rate Conversion Example You have received content at 1080 59i and need to convert it to 1080 50i with an additional audio delay of 100 ms to correct for an upstream error. Steps On the rear panel, connect the SDI source (1080 59i) to SDI In 1.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Conversion Operational Examples A.2 MC2000/MC2000-IQ Frame Rate Conversion Example You have received content at 1080 50i and need to convert it to both 1080 59i and 525 59i for transmission. Steps On the rear panel, connect the SDI source (1080 50i) to SDI In 1. On the front panel, press the CH SELECT button until the Channel 1 LED is illuminated.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Conversion Operational Examples A.3 MC1000 Frame Rate Conversion – SD Composite Video Example You have received SD composite PAL content at 625 50i and need to convert it to SDI 1080 59i. Audio is not required. Not applicable to MC1000-IQ, the MC1000-IQ unit has no CVBS inputs. Note: Steps Ensure that you have the CT1 option fitted.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Conversion Operational Examples A.4 MC2000 Frame Rate Conversion – HD SDI to SD Composite Video Example You have received HD SDI content at 1080 50i and need to convert it to composite NTSC at 525 59i. Audio is not required. Not applicable to MC2000-IQ, the MC2000-IQ unit has no CVBS outputs.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Conversion Operational Examples A.5 Using Decoded Dolby E Audio when Converting Video Example You want to route the first pair from a decoded Dolby E source, using processing channel 1, to PCM on SDI output A1 embedded audio pair 1 (assuming only one Dolby option is fitted). A.5.1 From the Front Panel On the front panel, press the SYSTEM Shortcut button.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Conversion Operational Examples A.6 Transcoding Dolby E Audio when Converting Video Example You want to transcode incoming Dolby from a 50 Hz source on pair 1 using processing channel 2 to match a frame rate converted video output at 59 Hz, which will be routed to SDI out B1 embedded audio pair 1 (assuming two Dolby options are fitted).
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Troubleshooting Appendix B. Troubleshooting B.1 Introduction In the unlikely event of a fault with the KudosPro unit, follow the advice given in this section. A fault can arise due to any of the following: • Incorrect operation • Errors in upstream equipment •...
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Troubleshooting To perform a factory reset from the RollCall Control Panel: From the System menu, select Memories > Factory Reset. Do one of the following to apply the changes: • From the Network screen, click Apply IP Changes. • Reboot the system.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Troubleshooting B.3 Video Troubleshooting B.3.1 Video Quality Issues A video quality issue may not mean that there are any problems with the unit. Sometimes problems are due to incorrect conversion parameter settings, or errors in the incoming source. If you suspect a video processing fault: •...
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Troubleshooting • If you are using a composite output, check that your monitor accepts composite signals. Note: Only SD outputs can use the CVBS encoders. • If you are using composite input sources, check that these are connected to the correct CVBS inputs.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Troubleshooting B.3.5 Hardware or Software Fault? If a fault occurs on more that one unit using the same software code, or on multiple channels on the same unit, a software fault is the likely cause. If a fault occurs on a single channel, a hardware fault could be the cause.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Troubleshooting B.4 Audio Troubleshooting KudosPro products can process several audio formats: embedded, balanced AES, and balanced analog as standard, and unbalanced AES if the composite option is fitted. MC1000-IQ/MC2000-IQ units do not have CVBS or unbalanced AES inputs or outputs. Note: B.4.1 SD Embedded Audio Problems In the SD domain, the specification for embedding audio into a video channel is ambiguous.
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MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Troubleshooting B.4.2.1 Testing Feedback – Two-channel Audio Processing By switching on the tone generator on conversion channel 1 audio processor, then using the conversion channel 2 output as sources for the various audio sources for conversion channel 2, you can test the performance of the audio processing of conversion channel 2. Similarly, you can test the audio processing of conversion channel 1 by using the audio processor of conversion channel 2, with tone enabled, as an audio source.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Troubleshooting B.5 Timecode Troubleshooting Each video processing channel has its own associated timecode processor. Both Embedded VITC and Embedded LTC are supported in the SD and HD domain. SD also offers VITC. Timecode can either be handed over from the input or internally generated. Where the input frame rate is 29.97 fps, both drop frame and non-drop frame modes are supported.
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MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Troubleshooting B.5.1.2 Testing Channel 1 Timecode Performance You can test the timecode performance of channel 1 by repeating the timecode performance test (see “Testing Timecode Performance” on page 168), only this time using one of the other three channels as the generator. In the following example, channel 2 is the timecode generator.
MC1000/MC1000-IQ/MC2000/MC2000-IQ Troubleshooting B.6 Software Upgrade Procedure Upgrading from software version 1.4F.5 (or earlier) to version 1.5E.6 (or later) will Important: significantly change the structure of the flash. Once a unit has been upgraded to version 1.5E.6 (or later), it should not be downgraded. A downgrade will wipe product licenses and leave the unit unable to boot.
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