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SYNNER-E 3G
3Gb/s HD and SD synchroniser,
embedder/de-embedder and tracking
audio delay for Dolby E
Crystal Vision Ltd., Lion Technology Park, Station Road East, Whittlesford, Cambridge, CB22 4WL, England.
E-mail: sales@crystalvision.tv
Website: www.crystalvision.tv
Tel: +44(0) 1223 497049
Fax: +44(0) 1223 497059

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  • Page 1 SYNNER-E 3G 3Gb/s HD and SD synchroniser, embedder/de-embedder and tracking audio delay for Dolby E Crystal Vision Ltd., Lion Technology Park, Station Road East, Whittlesford, Cambridge, CB22 4WL, England. E-mail: sales@crystalvision.tv Website: www.crystalvision.tv Tel: +44(0) 1223 497049 Fax: +44(0) 1223 497059...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Crystal Vision SYNNER-E 3G User Manual R1.2 Contents Introduction     Delays   Hardware installation     Module configuration     Rear modules and signal I/O     Rear module connections with RM47   Rear module connections with RM49  ...
  • Page 3 GPI Alarms menu   Using the front control panel     Module selected     Updating the display   The SYNNER-E 3G active panel menu     Active control panel menus   The Status menu   Video control menu   Audio controls  ...
  • Page 4 Crystal Vision SYNNER-E 3G User Manual R1.2 Specification     Revision 1. SMPTE, Sony embedder patterns control added to Audio controls and RM70 rear module added. 04-04-12 Revision 2. Synchroniser override control added to video controls, pages 30, 50 & 62.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Alternatively it can be used as a de-embedder for one to four groups of digital audio. Should you need it, SYNNER-E 3G can even embed and de-embed at the same time. There are 8 AES I/O ports that can be configured as inputs or outputs.
  • Page 6 Crystal Vision Introduction SYNNER-E 3G is a space-saving 100mm x 266mm module which fits in the standard Crystal Vision frames. The main features are as follows:  Use with any source - works with 3G/s, HD and SD  Full vertical and horizontal timing adjustment, cross-locking (allowing use of either tri-level syncs or Black &...

  • Page 7: Delays

    Introduction Delays SYNNER-E 3G’s design approach has been to provide the user with a full set of controls to set and/or bypass the delays – especially the various audio delays - as required. This has benefits in at least two areas: ...
  • Page 8 The audio controls have the same effect in delay mode as in synchroniser mode. Audio Delays Two types of audio are considered – PCM and 'Dolby E'. The SYNNER-E 3G will automatically detect Dolby E. There is a control to disable resampling of non-Dolby E data on per-stereo basis.
  • Page 9 0.4% 0.8% change 40ms seconds seconds seconds seconds seconds 20ms seconds seconds seconds seconds seconds 1.25 10ms seconds seconds seconds seconds seconds 1.25 seconds seconds seconds seconds seconds 1.25 seconds seconds seconds seconds seconds SYNNER-E 3G User Manual R1.2 10/09/2012...
  • Page 10 Because this delay sits between the alignment block and the synchroniser the delay range was chosen so that the user cannot move the Dolby E so far that it gets corrupted if the synchroniser drops or repeats a frame. SYNNER-E 3G User Manual R1.2 10/09/2012...

  • Page 11: Hardware Installation

    2 Hardware installation 2.1 Module configuration There are six user settable links on the SYNNER-E 3G. These are – J1, J3, J5, J7, J9 and PL8. PL8 sets the SYNNER-E 3G IP address to default (10.0.0.201) or to a user-selected IP address.

  • Page 12: Rear Modules And Signal I/O

    I/O assignment 3G/High Definition/Standard Definition serial digital output SDI OUT(B) 3G/High Definition/Standard Definition serial digital output SDI OUT(A) Tri-level and Black & Burst analogue reference input SYNC/NC 3G/High Definition/Standard Definition serial digital input SDI IN SYNNER-E 3G User Manual R1.2 10/09/2012...
  • Page 13 Crystal Vision Hardware installation 110 ohm 26-way D-Type Audio connections Pin-out AES1 AES2 AES3 AES4 AES5 AES6 AES7 AES8 19, 20, 23 ,24 21, 22, 25, 26 SYNNER-E 3G User Manual R1.2 10/09/2012...

  • Page 14: Rear Module Connections With Rm49

    RM58  24 SYNNER-E 3G modules per Indigo 4 frame  12 per Indigo 2 frame  Six per Indigo 1 frame  2 per Indigo DT  All frame slots can be used SYNNER-E 3G User Manual R1.2 10/09/2012...
  • Page 15 Tri-level and Black & Burst analogue reference input SYNC IN 3G/High Definition/Standard Definition serial digital output SDI OUT 110 ohm 26-way D-Type Audio connections Pin-out AES1 AES2 AES3 AES4 AES5 AES6 AES7 AES8 19, 20, 23 ,24 21, 22, 25, 26 SYNNER-E 3G User Manual R1.2 10/09/2012...

  • Page 16: Rear Module Connections With Rm59

    SC optical connector. Input or output depending on optical module fitted. OPTICAL I/O Tri-level and Black & Burst analogue reference input SYNC IN 3G/High Definition/Standard Definition serial digital Input SDI IN 110 ohm 26-way D-Type Audio connections Pin-out AES1 AES2 AES3 AES4 AES5 SYNNER-E 3G User Manual R1.2 10/09/2012...

  • Page 17: Rear Module Connections With Rm61

    AES2 I/O AES3 stereo pair 75 ohm input/output AES3 I/O AES6 stereo pair 75 ohm input/output AES6 I/O AES7 stereo pair 75 ohm input/output AES7 I/O AES8 stereo pair 75 ohm input/output AES8 I/O SYNNER-E 3G User Manual R1.2 10/09/2012...

  • Page 18: Rear Module Connections With Rm62

    OPTICAL I/O 3G/High Definition/Standard Definition serial digital output SDI OUT(A) External reference input loop-though SYNC LOOP Tri-level and Black & Burst analogue reference input SYNC IN 3G/High Definition/Standard Definition serial digital input SDI IN SYNNER-E 3G User Manual R1.2 10/09/2012...
  • Page 19 Crystal Vision Hardware installation 110 ohm 26-way D-Type Audio connections Pin-out AES1 AES2 AES3 AES4 AES5 AES6 AES7 AES8 19, 20, 23 ,24 21, 22, 25, 26 SYNNER-E 3G User Manual R1.2 10/09/2012...

  • Page 20: General Purpose Interface (Gpi)

    Dolby E on Input Group 3 Channel 1&2 Silence on Group 2 Channel 1&2 Dolby E on Input Group 3 Channel 3&4 Silence on Group 2 Channel 3&4 Dolby E on Input Group 4 Channel 1&2 SYNNER-E 3G User Manual R1.2 10/09/2012...
  • Page 21 6 in each case and +5V @500mA is pin 15 on Remote 2 and Remote 6. Note: The +5V output is protected by self-resetting thermal fuses, which limit the total output current available from Remotes 1-4 to approximately 1A. Remotes 5-8 are similarly protected. SYNNER-E 3G User Manual R1.2 10/09/2012...
  • Page 22 Remote 2: 26-way high-density D-Type male plugs and frame ground is pin 6 and +5V @500mA is pin 15. Note: The +5V output is protected by self-resetting thermal fuses, which limit the total output current available from Remotes 1-2 to approximately 1A. SYNNER-E 3G User Manual R1.2 10/09/2012...
  • Page 23 Remote 2: 26-way high-density D-Type male plugs and frame ground is pin 6 and +5V @500mA is pin 15. Note: The +5V output is protected by self-resetting thermal fuses, which limit the total output current available from Remotes 1-2 to approximately 1A. SYNNER-E 3G User Manual R1.2 10/09/2012...

  • Page 24: Card Edge Operation

    Rotate SCROLL/ADJ to identify a menu category. In combination with the ENTER SCROLL/ button select and ADJUST to change the current level or select a further option. /ADJUST The rotary control can access menus and parameter values by clockwise or anti-clockwise Notes: rotation. SYNNER-E 3G User Manual R1.2 10/09/2012...

  • Page 25: Reading Card Edge Leds

    When required push ENTER to action the change. The display will cease flashing  Use the up-arrow [ ] and SCROLL/ADJ control to navigate to further menus The displayed menu brightness will flash slowly if confirmation of a change is required. Note: SYNNER-E 3G User Manual R1.2 10/09/2012...

  • Page 26: Card Edge Configuration

    Crystal Vision Card edge operation 3.6 Card edge configuration Menu tree SYNNER-E 3G Board edge menu structure SYNNER-E 3G User Manual R1.2 10/09/2012...
  • Page 27 Crystal Vision Card edge operation SYNNER-E 3G Board edge menu structure To reach the top menu push the button repeatedly until a top menu is reached. Rotate the Tip: SCROLL/ADJ control anti-clockwise until the STATUS menu appears. SYNNER-E 3G User Manual R1.2...

  • Page 28: Status Menus

    The version number of the currently installed software. Serial number The electronically stored PCB serial number. SYNNER-E 3G IP address. Note, the Ethernet connection is available IP address on-board and is only used when updating the board software Press ENTER and rotate SCROLL/ADJ.

  • Page 29: Video Controls

    Rotate the SCROLL/ADJ. control to show the frame delay control. Input select Press ENTER and rotate SCROLL/ADJ. to select. BNC, Optical. Rotate the SCROLL/ADJ. control to show the synchroniser mode control. Mode selection Press ENTER and rotate SCROLL/ADJ. to select. Delay, Synchroniser. SYNNER-E 3G User Manual R1.2 10/09/2012...
  • Page 30 Press ENTER and rotate SCROLL/ADJ. to vary. 0.0% – +200.0%. Input mode The SYNNER-E 3G has the option of either receiving an optical input or transmitting an optical output once the necessary SPF optical module has been fitted. If the optical receiver module is fitted the fibre optic I/O input select will allow the video input to be selected between the input BNC and the optical input.

  • Page 31: Audio Control Menu

    Output freeze when selected will cause the output to freeze and show the selected pattern. These are selectable from the following list; the last frame shown, Black Matte or Blue Matte. Sync override will force the SYNNER-E 3G into delay mode when the external sync is incorrect.
  • Page 32 Group 1channel 12 to Group 4 channel 34. Press ENTER and rotate SCROLL/ADJ. to select. Resampler, Frame, User, TAD, Dolby E alignment, Total Delay. Press ENTER and adjust as necessary. De-embedder Group 4 delay SYNNER-E 3G User Manual R1.2 10/09/2012...
  • Page 33 1L invert Rotate the SCROLL/ADJ. control to show the individual AES input invert controls. 1L, 1R to 8L, 8R. Press ENTER and rotate SCROLL/ADJ. to select. Invert, Not Invert. AES input channel 8R invert SYNNER-E 3G User Manual R1.2 10/09/2012...
  • Page 34 AES mute control Ch1L Rotate the SCROLL/ADJ. control to show the individual AES output mute controls. 1L, 1R to 8L, 8R. Press ENTER and rotate . to select. Muted, Un-muted. SCROLL/ADJ AES mute control Ch8R SYNNER-E 3G User Manual R1.2 10/09/2012...
  • Page 35 ENTER button to give a correct length of delay. SYNNER-E 3G User Manual R1.2 10/09/2012...
  • Page 36 Routing matrix At the heart of SYNNER-E 3G is the twin 32 input/16 output routing matrix. This will allow any of the up to 32 possible inputs, 16 embedded channels and up to eight stereo AES audio inputs to be routed to any of the 16 outputs for embedding or up to eight stereo AES outputs.

  • Page 37: Aes Setup

    Frame sequence A useful feature of the SYNNER-E 3G is its ability to take incoming ancillary data time code and use it to determine the field sequence of a High Definition progressive video input. This is very useful to ensure that Dolby E has its guardband correctly positioned.

  • Page 38: Presets Menu

    To recall previously stored setting information, again choose the selected location and select recall, pressing ENTER will recall the stored configuration. The recalling of previously stored presets can also be implemented externally via the GPI port. To use this facility, enable GPI control of presets. SYNNER-E 3G User Manual R1.2 10/09/2012...
  • Page 39 None (AES set to inputs) AES output routing 100% Video gains Video lift De-embedder gains AES input gains SMPTE Embedder pattern Preset 1 Preset selection Disabled GPI control of Presets Un-selected GPO6 Alarms 0 seconds Silence delay SYNNER-E 3G User Manual R1.2 10/09/2012...

  • Page 40: Gpi Alarms Menu

    Press ENTER and rotate SCROLL/ADJ. to select. On, Off. De-embedder Grp4 Ch3-4 silent AES1 input silent Rotate the SCROLL/ADJ. control to show the AES channel silent alarms. AES1 to AES8. Press ENTER and rotate SCROLL/ADJ. to select. On, Off. AES8 input silent SYNNER-E 3G User Manual R1.2 10/09/2012...
  • Page 41 Press ENTER and rotate SCROLL/ADJ. to select. On, Off. Dolby E on AES8 input silent With the silence delay control set to its minimum there will remain a small delay to prevent false Note: triggering. SYNNER-E 3G User Manual R1.2 10/09/2012...

  • Page 42: Using The Front Control Panel

    This operational guide assumes that the panel has been set up according to the panel setup procedure described in the Crystal Vision Control Panel manual. It is ESSENTIAL that the panel set up procedure is followed and any old or unknown Note: passwords cleared prior to using the panel for the first time.

  • Page 43: Updating The Display

    Using the front control panel  Rotary control – shaft encoder used to select options or variable data Please refer to the Crystal Vision Control Panel manual for details of the Panel Setup, Lock Panel and Note: Diagnostic menus. Selecting a SYNNER-E 3G To select a particular card in a frame, press the DEVICE key to go to the Device menu.

  • Page 44: The Synner-E 3G Active Panel Menu

    Crystal Vision Using the front control panel 4.2 The SYNNER-E 3G active panel menu At any time the main top-level menu (Home) is obtained by pressing the HOME key. From the Home menu further selections can be made. Active function keys are indicated by illuminated, integrated LEDs.

  • Page 45: Active Control Panel Menus

    A configuration change or value will be activated as the shaft control is rotated or function button is toggled. The following chart shows the available SYNNER-E 3G menus. The actual menus available may vary slightly as software is updated.
  • Page 46 Crystal Vision Using the front control panel SYNNER-E 3G User Manual R1.2 10/09/2012...

  • Page 47: The Status Menu

    F1, then use the SCROLL/ADJ/ADJ control to traverse the sub menu. No changes can be made from this read only menu. Not all status information will be updated in real time. If necessary press the * button Note: to cause the display to update. SYNNER-E 3G User Manual R1.2 10/09/2012...
  • Page 48 Rotate the shaft control to view the electronically stored PCB Serial number serial number Rotate the shaft control to view the SYNNER-E 3G IP address. IP address Note, the Ethernet connection is available on-board and is only used when updating the board software.

  • Page 49: Video Control Menu

    Rotate the shaft control to view the On loss of input selection. On loss of input Press F1 and rotate the shaft control to select. Last Frame, Show Black, Show Blue, Delay Then Black, Delay Then Blue. SYNNER-E 3G User Manual R1.2 10/09/2012...
  • Page 50 0-200%. Input mode The SYNNER-E 3G has the option of either receiving an optical input or transmitting an optical output once the necessary SPF optical module has been fitted. If the optical receiver module is fitted the fibre optic I/O input select will allow the video input to be selected between the input BNC and the optical input.

  • Page 51: Audio Controls

    Crystal Vision Using the front control panel Sync override will force the SYNNER-E 3G into delay mode when the external sync is incorrect. Output freeze when selected will cause the output to freeze and show the selected pattern. These are selectable from the following list; the last frame shown, Black Matte or Blue Matte.
  • Page 52 Group 1channel 12 to Group 4 channel 34. Press ENTER and rotate SCROLL/ADJ. to select. Resampler, Frame, User, TAD, Dolby E alignment, Total Delay. De-embedder Press ENTER and adjust as necessary. Group 4 delay SYNNER-E 3G User Manual R1.2 10/09/2012...
  • Page 53 Rotate the shaft control to show the individual AES input invert controls. 1L, 1R to 8L, 8R. Press F1 and rotate the shaft control to select. Invert, Not Invert. AES input channel 8R invert SYNNER-E 3G User Manual R1.2 10/09/2012...
  • Page 54 AES mute control Ch1L Rotate the shaft control to show the individual AES output mute controls. 1L, 1R to 8L, 8R. Press F1 and rotate the shaft control select. Muted, Un-muted. AES mute control Ch8R SYNNER-E 3G User Manual R1.2 10/09/2012...
  • Page 55 ENTER button to give a correct length of delay. Resamplers The Resample Enable control affects how the audio data is manipulated to change the PCM delays. On resampled channels (resample enabled) the audio will be continuously resampled SYNNER-E 3G User Manual R1.2 10/09/2012...
  • Page 56 Routing matrix At the heart of SYNNER-E 3G is the twin 32 input/16 output routing matrix. This will allow any of the up to 32 possible inputs, 16 embedded channels and up to eight stereo AES audio inputs to be routed to any of the 16 outputs for embedding or up to eight stereo AES outputs.

  • Page 57: Aes Setup

    Using the front control panel Frame sequence A useful feature of the SYNNER-E 3G is its ability to take incoming ancillary data time code and use it to determine the field sequence of a High Definition progressive video input. This is very useful to ensure that Dolby E has its guardband correctly positioned.
  • Page 58 Selecting the Defaults option will perform the same reset to factory defaults values but will leave any user stored configurations unaffected. SYNNER-E 3G User Manual R1.2 10/09/2012...

  • Page 59: Gpo Alarms Menu

    This ability is especially useful to prevent false alarming during quiet periods in the audio. Where more than one alarm is flagged and an alarm condition is asserted, use the various status indicators to determine the exact cause. SYNNER-E 3G User Manual R1.2 10/09/2012...
  • Page 60 Press F1 and rotate the shaft control to select. On, Off. Dolby E on AES8 input silent With the silence delay control set to its minimum there will remain a small delay to prevent false Note: triggering. SYNNER-E 3G User Manual R1.2 10/09/2012...

  • Page 61: Statesman

    5 Statesman 5.1 Statesman introduction The Crystal Vision Statesman PC control software is designed to control a range of Crystal Vision modules via serial control from a PC. Statesman provides a user friendly means of configuring and operating Crystal Vision modules with the benefit of “see-at-a-glance” status monitoring.

  • Page 62: Status

    Should an audio group be missing the corresponding will be greyed out. Video Control The video control tab contains the various controls associated with the board mode and video timing. Basic status information is also repeated here. Video controls SYNNER-E 3G User Manual R1.2 10/09/2012...
  • Page 63 Statesman Video Input select The SYNNER-E 3G has the option of either receiving an optical input or transmitting an optical output once the necessary SPF optical module has been fitted. If the optical receiver module is fitted the fibre optic I/O input select will allow the video input to be selected between the input BNC and the optical input.

  • Page 64: Audio Controls

    Frame sequence A useful feature of the SYNNER-E 3G is its ability to take incoming ancillary data time code and use it to determine the field sequence of a High Definition progressive video input. This is very useful to ensure that Dolby E has its guardband correctly positioned.

  • Page 65: Audio Input Control

    1 and 2. Channel 2 will remain outputting the original channel 2 programme. Similarly deselecting channel 1 and selecting channel 2 will cause channel 2 to output the converted mono programme and channel 1 the original channel 1 programme. SYNNER-E 3G User Manual R1.2 10/09/2012...

  • Page 66: Audio Delay

    User delay which selects the global -20 to 80ms delay, TAD (tracking audio delay) to ensure the audio follows the output video timing, and Dolby E alignment to ensure the correct positioning of the guardband. SYNNER-E 3G User Manual R1.2 10/09/2012...

  • Page 67: Routing

    Routing At the heart of SYNNER-E 3G is the twin 32 input/16 output routing matrix. This will allow any of the up to 32 possible inputs, 16 embedded channels and up to eight stereo AES audio inputs to be routed to any of the 16 outputs for embedding or up to eight stereo AES outputs.

  • Page 68: Video Gain Controls

    Crystal Vision Statesman Video gain controls SYNNER-E 3G’s YUV lift and gain controls allow independent digital image adjustments, essential for maintaining colour fidelity. YUV lift and gain controls Video gains The video proc-amp allows adjustment of video gain, black level and independent YUV gains.

  • Page 69: Presets And Factory Reset

    Up to 16 user-defined configurations may be stored and recalled either from the board control, active front panel, Statesman or through the use of external GPIs. Presets store the board setup data including operating mode card status. The presets are numbered 1-16. SYNNER-E 3G User Manual R1.2 10/09/2012...
  • Page 70 Mono, Invert un-selected, Resample selected AES Input Audio Frame, User and TAD delays selected Audio delay Alignment selected Dolby E delay User delay Group 1 to group 1…..Group 4 to group 4 Embedder output routing SYNNER-E 3G User Manual R1.2 10/09/2012...

  • Page 71: Alarms

    Where more than one alarm is flagged and an alarm condition is asserted, use the various status indicators to determine the exact cause. Visual indication of GPO6 status is provided on the board edge. See Section 2.3 for further discussion of GPIs and pinout details. Alarms SYNNER-E 3G User Manual R1.2 10/09/2012...

  • Page 72: Trouble Shooting

    Card edge monitoring The front edge of the card provides useful power rail monitoring, input status, vertical filter and analogue output format. SYNNER-E 3G front edge view The following table summarises the card edge LED functions and colours: Name Function when ON...

  • Page 73: Basic Fault Finding Guide

    If required, the card may be reset by removing the card from the rack and then re-inserting it It is safe to re-insert the card whilst the rack is powered. Any previous configuration will be retained, use a factory reset to erase any configurations stored in the card. SYNNER-E 3G User Manual R1.2 10/09/2012...
  • Page 74 General Dimensions 100mm x 266mm module with DIN 41612 connector. Weight 200g. Power SYNNER-E 3G – 11.9 Watts. consumption FIP - 0.6 Watts. FOP - 0.6 Watts. Inputs Video HD or SD SDI 270Mb/s to 2.970Gb/s serial digital compliant to EBU 3267-E, SMPTE-259M, SMPTE-292M and SMPTE-424M.
  • Page 75 1 x GPI output, selectable from loss of input, audio missing, audio channel silence. Electrically: Open collector transistors 30V, 270Ohm current limit resistors. Pulled up to +5V through 7kOhm Input fail output Type: Last Frame, Show Black, Show Blue, Delay Then Black, Delay Then Blue. SYNNER-E 3G User Manual R1.2 10/09/2012...
  • Page 76 Statesman allows control from any PC on a network All functions available from Statesman. All main functions available from frame active front panel and remote panel SNMP control and monitoring via frame CPU and Ethernet connection SYNNER-E 3G User Manual R1.2 10/09/2012...

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