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- Page 1 ADDEC-210 Analogue to SDI decoding converter Crystal Vision Ltd., Lion Technology Park, Station Road East, Whittlesford, Cambridge, CB22 4WL, England. Tel: +44(0) 1223 497049 Fax: +44(0) 1223 497059 sales@crystalvision.tv www.crystalvision.tv...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Crystal Vision ADDEC-210 User Manual Contents Introduction Operating modes Synchronisation and Delay Modes Analogue video formats Freezing the picture Video Input loss behaviour Status and control Hardware installation Rear modules and signal I/O Rear module connections with RM01 Rear module connections with RM23... - Page 3 Crystal Vision ADDEC-210 User Manual Selecting the operating Mode Control Reset Adjusting the video delay or offset Using the active front panel Module selection The ADDEC-210 menu structure Active control panel menu tree Video Configuration Menu Miscellaneous menu Status menu...
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Page 4: Introduction
The ADDEC-210 will fully integrate with any other interface or keying product from the Crystal Vision range. Further flexibility is offered by the large choice of control options. Control options include board edge control, local or remote active control panel and the Statesman PC Control System. -
Page 5: Operating Modes
ADDEC-210 12-bit Synchronising Decoder The ADDEC-210 is a 100mm x 266mm module that fits in Crystal Vision’s four standard frame sizes. 24 modules fit in 4U, 12 modules fit in 2U, six in 1U or two in a desktop box. -
Page 6: Analogue Video Formats
Crystal Vision Introduction The video delay remains fully adjustable over two complete fields. This allows the output of the ADDEC-210 in synchronisation mode, to be timed into any edit suite irrespective of the timing of the black and burst reference used. -
Page 7: Hardware Installation
The RM25 quad height module will only fit into the 2U and 4U frames, although the rest will fit into all Crystal Vision rack frames. All modules can be plugged in and removed while the frame is powered without damage. -
Page 8: Rear Module Connections With Rm23
Crystal Vision Hardware installation Rear module connections with RM23 The RM23 single height rear module also allows maximum packing density but substitutes one of the outputs for a loop-through for the external reference input. RM23 modular rear connector Description •... -
Page 9: Rear Module Connections With Rm25
Crystal Vision Hardware installation Rear module connections with RM25 The RM25 quad height module will only fit the 2U and 4U frames. With this rear module, cards can be inserted in the top two and bottom slots. RM25 rear module connector... -
Page 10: Module Configuration
Crystal Vision Hardware installation Channel A I/O assignment TTL level positive going Audio follow pulse. SDI OUT Serial Digital Output V/R IN / SDI OUT Component V and R input / Serial digital output (link selectable) RGB SYNC IN External RGB reference input SYNC Composite sync (B &... - Page 11 Crystal Vision Hardware installation U/B/YC-C / SDI OUT port configuration The Component U/B/YC-C/SDI OUT port can be configured by setting the position of link PL3 & PL6 (to be found just below the middle right hand edge of the module). When a Component U/B or C input is required set jumper link PL3 &...
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Page 12: General Purpose Interface (Gpi)
Crystal Vision Hardware installation 2.2 General Purpose Interface (GPI) Each frame slot has six connections ‘a-f ‘for GPI control and monitoring. These connections are available at the rear of the frame on the 26-way D type Remote connectors. Low (<1V) High (+5V) ‘a’... - Page 13 Crystal Vision Hardware installation 4U frame GPI connections GPI lines ‘a’ to ‘f’ of each card connect to one of eight rear remote connectors as follows: Slot no. ‘a’ pin ‘b’ pin ‘c’ pin ‘d’ pin ‘e’ pin ‘f’ pin...
- Page 14 Crystal Vision Hardware installation 2U frame GPI connections GPI lines ‘a’ to ‘f’ of each card connect to one of four rear remote connectors as follows: Slot no. ‘a’ pin ‘b’ pin ‘c’ pin ‘d’ pin ‘e’ pin ‘f’ pin...
- Page 15 Crystal Vision Hardware installation Indigo DT desk top box GPI connections GPI lines ‘a’ to ‘f’ of each card connect to the rear remote connector as follows: Slot no. ‘a’ pin ‘b’ pin ‘c’ pin ‘d’ pin ‘e’ pin ‘f’ pin...
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Page 16: Card Edge Operation
Crystal Vision Card edge operation 3 Card edge operation The hinged front panel of the case reveals the card user controls with LED indication of status and controls. ADDEC-210 front view showing controls and LEDs 3.1 Card edge switch settings The 8-way piano switch allows the operating modes and status options to be selected. -
Page 17: Reading Card Edge Leds
Crystal Vision Card edge operation 3.3 Reading card edge LEDs Card edge LEDs may be used in conjunction with status information from any connected remote status panel display or from Statesman if available. Refer also to the trouble-shooting chapter for more help with solving problems and monitoring status information. -
Page 18: Removing Ntsc Setup (Pedestal)
Crystal Vision Card edge operation Removing NTSC setup (pedestal) Before conversion to a SDI signal the 7.5% IRE setup (pedestal) applied to NTSC-M requires removal. The NTSC-J video signal does not have a pedestal present so requires no further processing. -
Page 19: Control
Crystal Vision Card edge operation Control Control can be from card-edge or remotely from an active control panel or Statesman PC Control software. DIL switch 8 sets the ADDEC-210 to remote mode. Function Local, board-edge control available DOWN Remote control selected. Board-edge control are non-functional... -
Page 20: Using The Active Front Panel
At power up, the two lines 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 21 Device menu • 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, Note: Lock Panel and Diagnostic menus. Selecting an ADDEC-210...
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Page 22: The Addec-210 Menu Structure
Crystal Vision Using the active front panel Rotate the shaft encoder and the bottom row will display the successfully polled cards by name and location or slot number. In the example above, the card displayed is located in the first frame in slot number 1. -
Page 23: Active Control Panel Menu Tree
Crystal Vision Using the active front panel Active control panel menu tree Function keys LEDs are illuminated when active. Note: Video Configuration Menu The video configuration menu allows the user to tailor the various video functions of the ADDEC-210 to suit their specific application. - Page 24 Crystal Vision Using the active front panel Delay menu Menu Comment Delay menu Pressing function key F1 in the home menu selects the video control menus. Pressing function key F2 gives access to the delay menu. Delay in lines Press a function key to make adjustments to the selected attribute.
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Page 25: Miscellaneous Menu
Crystal Vision Using the active front panel Miscellaneous menu Factory reset Menu Comment Misc control Pressing function key F2 in the home menu selects the miscellaneous menus. Pressing function key F1 gives access to the factory defaults menu and reset menus. -
Page 26: Status Menu
Crystal Vision Using the active front panel Menu Comment Misc control Pressing function key F2 in the home menu selects the miscellaneous menu menus. Pressing function key F2 gives access to the presets menu. Press F1 to select the Save function. Rotate the shaft control to select Presets menu memory location 1-16. -
Page 27: Statesman
Statesman 5 Statesman 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 the ADDEC-210 with the benefit of see-at-a-glance status monitoring. -
Page 28: Video Properties
Crystal Vision Statesman The two large control panes shown in the upper and lower halves of the window may display different menus for the same card, or controls for different cards. Click on the horizontal button-bar between the two panes to close the lower plane or drag the button to vary the size of the panes. - Page 29 Crystal Vision Statesman Adjusting the video delay The video delay may be adjusted from zero to two fields for both 525 and 625 inputs in either Synchronisation or Delay Mode. Use the Delay in Lines and Delay in Samples sliders to control the delay.
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Page 30: Presets
Crystal Vision Statesman The input can also be configured to accept 525-line component Betacam level signals. Video status The Video Status panel allows the user a quick appraisal of parameters such as line rate, Input and Reference presence, Output frozen and an indication of when the difference between input video and output video is less than 25 lines. -
Page 31: Gains
Crystal Vision Statesman Gains The Gains tab gives control over the various gains and levels. This allows the user to compensate for any minor irregularities in the analogue video input. Gain control Luma gain Slider varies Y gain from 80% to 120% in 0.3% steps. CAL button clears the current setting to 100%. -
Page 32: Factory Reset
Crystal Vision Statesman Factory Reset There are two controls for restoring the ADDEC-210 to its Default State. Reset and Defaults. Factory Reset controls Factory defaults This control when actioned will return all adjustable values to their default value. Its action can be likened to a CAL All function. - Page 33 Crystal Vision Statesman The following table shows the default values for each parameter affected: Parameter Default value Gains and levels 0 or 100% as applicable. Synchronisation Synchronisation Mode Freeze Freeze Mode Field 1 Delay in lines Delay in samples 2 - minimum through board...
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Page 34: Trouble Shooting
Crystal Vision Trouble shooting 6 Trouble shooting 6.1 Card edge monitoring Status LEDs Board edge LEDs provide status reporting and may be useful when fault finding. ADDEC-210 front view showing controls and LEDs The following table summarises the card edge LED functions and colours:... -
Page 35: Fault Finding Guide
Crystal Vision Trouble shooting 6.2 Fault finding guide The Power OK LED is not illuminated Check that the frame PSU is functioning and ensure the ADDEC-210 is fully inserted into its slot. Refer to the appropriate frame manual for detailed information. -
Page 36: Specification
Crystal Vision Specification 7 Specification General Dimensions 100 mm x 266 mm module with DIN 41612 connector Weight 200 g Power consumption 6.5 W Inputs Analogue video input YUV/RGB Component, Composite or Y/C video input, 1 volt with syncs 625 line PAL or 525 line NTSC Input return loss >35dB at 5.5Mhz... - Page 37 Crystal Vision Specification Timing Video timing Synchronisation Mode Adjustment timing of the output (with respect to Ref in) 0 to 1 frame Horizontal timing adjustment in 37ns steps Delay Mode Adjustment 0 to 1 frame Audio follow output A positive going TTL level output is available from a frame D-Type GPI output.
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