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- Page 1 FTX HD Dual channel HD or SD to fibre optic transmitter 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 2: Table Of Contents
Crystal Vision FTX HD User Manual R1.0 Contents Introduction FTX HD Hardware installation Handling Universal rear connectors Rear module connections with RM31 General purpose interface Card edge operation Card edge controls and indicators Using the active front panel Module selected... - Page 3 Crystal Vision FTX HD User Manual R1.0 Specification 13/08/2007 FTX HD User Manual R1.0...
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Page 4: Introduction
Crystal Vision Introduction 1 Introduction The FTX HD is a two-channel serial digital video optical transmitter that will accept both High Definition and Standard Definition video. The universal connection system allows a mixture of Crystal Vision modules in the frame. -
Page 5: Ftx Hd
FTX HD dual channel HD/SD optical transmitter The FTX HD is designed to work into single-mode optical cable and is capable of achieving distances in excess of 30km depending on cable quality and number of connectors and splices. The FTX HD will also work into multi-mode optical cable in some circumstances and distances of approximately 1km are achievable with a Standard Definition video input. -
Page 6: Hardware Installation
Should the FTX HD be removed for any length of time it is recommended that the rear module should also be removed and stored with the dust caps in place. -
Page 7: Universal Rear Connectors
Loading restrictions The FTX HD can be loaded into any slot position of compatible frames but due to its extra height it is not possible to place cards from the Crystal Vision Standard Definition video or audio range directly above it in certain positions. HD cards do not share this restriction. -
Page 8: General Purpose Interface
2.2 General purpose interface The external GPI control lines 'a' to 'f' at the frame remote connectors are provided to allow remote control and/or remote status indication. The FTX HD has six GPI output lines assigned for status reporting. GPI Connections... - Page 9 Frame ground is pin 2 and +5V @500mA is pin 1 in each case. Remote 2, Remote 4, Remote 6 and Remote 8 are 26-way high density D-Type male plugs. Frame ground is pin 6 and +5V @500mA is pin 15 in each case. 13/08/2007 FTX HD User Manual R1.0...
- Page 10 Remote 1: 26-way high density D-Type socket. Frame ground is pin 2 and +5V @500mA is pin 1. Remote 2: 26-way high density D-Type plug. Frame ground is pin 6 and +5V @500mA is pin 15. 13/08/2007 FTX HD User Manual R1.0...
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Page 11: Card Edge Operation
Crystal Vision Card edge operation 3 Card edge operation Card edge controls and indicators The front edge of the FRX HD card provides power rail monitoring and status. FTX HD front edge view Location/colour Meaning when lit PSU Ok Green All PSU voltages are within range. -
Page 12: Using The Active Front Panel
At power up, the two line 20-character screen will display ‘Crystal Vision’ followed by the firmware version number for the control panel. All eight control panel keys LEDs will illuminate. - Page 13 F1, then F2. Menu 1.2.3 is reached by pressing F2 and then F3. Please refer to the Crystal Vision Control Panel manual for details of the Panel Setup, Note: Lock Panel and Diagnostic menus.
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Page 14: The Ftx Hd Menu Structure
When a sub menu has been selected, further options may be obtained by using the Shaft control to scroll through them. The following chart shows the available FTX HD menus. The actual menus available may vary slightly as software is updated. -
Page 15: Active Control Panel Menu Tree
Function key LEDs are illuminated when active. Note: Channel Status The FTX HD will display the presence of a Serial Digital input signal and whether that particular channel laser is emitting light. The absence of SDI input is also indicated along with a laser shutdown. - Page 16 Press button F1 from the home menu to show channel A status information. The message present will be dependent on the condition of the input video and laser status. FTX HD channel A status menu Description From the Home menu, press F1 to select Channel A status menu.
- Page 17 Press button F1 from the home menu to show channel A status information. The message present will be dependent on the condition of the input video and laser status. FTX HD channel B status menu Description From the Home menu, press F1 to select Channel B status menu.
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Page 18: Miscellaneous Information
From the Home menu, press F4 to select the miscellaneous menu, which is then traversed by rotating the shaft control. Rotate the shaft control to view the currently fitted software version. Rotate the shaft control to view the electronically stored board serial number. 13/08/2007 FTX HD User Manual R1.0... -
Page 19: Statesman
The menu display is repeated for convenience to allow dual-control display of modules with duplicate signal paths or to allow two functions to be viewed at the same time. FTX HD has only one Statesman menu tab that provides status information by way of simulated LEDs and text information. -
Page 20: Status
Laser On emitting light. Greyed out, no warning. Amber, the laser has reached its near end of life point. Laser Level Warning Card edge switch Indicates the status of the card edge shutdown switch. status 13/08/2007 FTX HD User Manual R1.0... -
Page 21: Trouble Shooting
Laser shutdown is The Channel A laser is manually shutdown under auto control preventing light emission. B shutdown Laser shutdown is The Channel B laser is manually shutdown under auto control preventing light emission. 13/08/2007 FTX HD User Manual R1.0... -
Page 22: Basic Fault Finding Guide
If required the card may be reset by simply removing the card from the frame and then re- inserting it or if practical, briefly remove the power to the frame. It is safe to re-insert the card whilst the rack is powered. 13/08/2007 FTX HD User Manual R1.0... - Page 23 Status monitoring LED display Front of card edge visual monitoring with LED indicators to indicate: PSU rail present, SDI input present, laser near end of life, laser error/disabled 2-way piano level switch Manual laser shutdown 13/08/2007 FTX HD User Manual R1.0...
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