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- Page 1 ALLDAC 12 bit broadcast encoding converter with distribution amplifier 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
ALLDAC User Manual R1.2 Crystal Vision Contents Introduction Operating modes YC control mode Analogue video formats Status and control Hardware installation Rear modules and signal I/O Rear module connections with RM01 Rear module connections with RM02 Rear module connections with RM18... - Page 3 ALLDAC User Manual R1.2 Crystal Vision Statesman Statesman operation Video properties Trouble shooting. Card edge monitoring Fault finding guide Appendix DDAA132/ENDAC compatibility RM01 connection details RM02 connection details RM18 connection details Specification Revision 1. General update since original release 03/12/2007 Revision 2.
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Page 4: Introduction
Compact design for high packing density ALLDAC ALLDAC 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 5: Operating Modes
ALLDAC User Manual R1.2 Introduction 1.1 Operating modes YC control mode ALLDAC has been given two selectable output modes, M1 and M2. These output modes are used to configure the YC routing when YC is selected as an output format. ALLDAC will usually operated in mode 1 which, should it be necessary, will allow it to be used as a plug-in replacement for the DDAA132 monitoring encoder. -
Page 6: Hardware Installation
Crystal Vision Hardware installation 2 Hardware installation The ALLDAC single height module uses the RM01, which will fit into all Crystal Vision rack frames. All modules can be plugged in and removed while the frame is powered without damage. The ALLDAC can also be used with several other rear modules such as the quad height RM02 and double height RM18 to obtain a greater range of outputs but at reduced packing density. -
Page 7: Rear Module Connections With Rm02
Crystal Vision Hardware installation Rear module connections with RM02 The RM02 is a 2U high rear module so will only fit the Indigo 2 and Indigo 4 frames, and will allow three cards to be fitted per bay. The benefit from using this rear module is in its increased number of connections per card allowing up to four input loop-throughs and or multiple analogue outputs simultaneously. -
Page 8: Rear Module Connections With Rm18
Crystal Vision Hardware installation Rear module connections with RM18 The RM18 is a double height rear module which will fit all Indigo frames. The ALLDAC is fitted in the upper slot of the pair and gives the maximum number of outputs available. -
Page 9: Mode Selection
Crystal Vision Hardware installation Mode selection The following tables list output configurations for the RM01, RM02 and RM18 in both modes M1 and M2. RM01 mode selection I/O assignments Mode M1 Mode M2 CVBS CVBS CVBS YC-C OUT 4 SDI IN... -
Page 10: Module Configuration
Crystal Vision Hardware installation RM18 mode selection I/O assignments Mode M1 Mode M2 CVBS OUT 5 CVBS CVBS YC-C SDI IN SDI IN SDI IN SDI IN SDI IN SDI IN SD IN LOOP SDI IN LOOP SDI IN LOOP... -
Page 11: General Purpose Interface (Gpi)
Crystal Vision Hardware installation G / Y / YC-Y / SDI OUT port configuration The Component G / Y / YC-C / SDI OUT port can be configured by setting the position of link PL2 (to be found at the middle right hand edge of the module). When an analogue output is required set jumper link PL2 to its lower position. - Page 12 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 13 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 14 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 15: Card Edge Operation
Crystal Vision Card-edge control 3 Card edge operation The hinged front panel of the case reveals the card user controls and LED indication of card status. Front view of ALLDAC showing controls and LEDs Card edge buttons The two tactile push button switches allow the operator to navigate within the menu structure. -
Page 16: Using The Active Front Panel
It is ESSENTIAL that the Panel set up procedure is followed and any old or unknown passwords cleared prior to using the panel for the first time. 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 17 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 Set up, Note: Lock Panel and Diagnostic menus. Selecting ALLDAC To select a particular card in a frame, press the DEVICE key to go to the Device menu.
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Page 18: The Alldac Menu Structure
Crystal Vision Using the active front panel The message shows that an ALLDAC has been selected. The ALLDAC home menu Updating the display The values displayed on an active front panel are only updated when an adjustment is made and when changing menu level. If mode changes occur through the use of Statesman, card edge controls or through automatic response to the input video signal, the text displayed on the active front panel will not be updated immediately. -
Page 19: Home Menu
Crystal Vision Using the active front panel The ALLDAC menu tree Note: Function key LEDs are illuminated when active. A more detailed description of the individual menus follows. Home Menu There are three sub menus available from the home menu, they are: Status, Output and Beta. -
Page 20: Status Menu
Crystal Vision Using the active front panel Status Menu The Status menu shows the input video standard, operating mode and engineering information. This information is scrolled through by rotating the shaft control. Menu Comment Input video Press button F1 in the home menu to access the status information. -
Page 21: 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. The main Statesman application communicates with each module in a frame that is fitted with an active front panel. -
Page 22: 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 23: Trouble Shooting
Crystal Vision Trouble shooting 6 Trouble shooting. 6.1 Card edge monitoring Board edge LEDs provide status reporting and may be useful when fault finding. The following table summarises the card edge LED functions and colours: Name Function when ON Function when Off... -
Page 24: Appendix
Crystal Vision Specification 7 Appendix The ALLDAC can be used in existing systems to replace for service purposes or upgrade both the DDAA132 monitoring encoder and the ENDAC encoder with no change to the wiring. 7.1 DDAA132/ENDAC compatibility If replacing an ENDAC it will be necessary to set the on-board YC control mode selection link PL5 to mode M2 which will correctly route the YC outputs should they be required. - Page 25 Crystal Vision Specification RM01 I/O assignments DDAA132 (mode M1) CVBS NTSC/ PAL/C CVBS CVBS SDI IN SDI IN SDI IN SDI IN SDI IN SDI IN LOOP SDI IN LOOP SDI IN LOOP SDI IN LOOP SDI OUT (1) *SDI OUT (2)
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Page 26: Rm02 Connection Details
Crystal Vision Specification RM02 connection details RM02 rear module connector Wiring DDAA132 I/O assignment DDAA132 (mode M1) Reclocked SDI input loop-through Serial digital input SDI IN Serial digital, component G / Y or CVBS and YC-Y composite output (Mode 1 selected and board link PL2) - Page 27 Crystal Vision Specification RM02 I/O assignments DDAA132 (mode M1) CVBS SDI IN LOOP SDI IN LOOP SDI IN LOOP SDI IN LOOP SDI IN SDI IN SDI IN SDI IN SDI IN CVBS CVBS SDI IN LOOP SDI IN LOOP...
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Page 28: Rm18 Connection Details
Crystal Vision Specification RM18 connection details Wiring RM01 rear module connector DDAA132 I/O assignment DDAA132 (mode M1) Component B / U or CVBS and YC-C composite output (selectable by output mode) Serial digital input SDI IN Reclocked SDI input loop-through... - Page 29 Crystal Vision Specification RM18 I/O assignments DDAA132 (mode M1) CVBS CVBS CVBS SDI IN SDI IN SDI IN SDI IN SDI IN SDI OUT SDI IN LOOP SDI IN LOOP SDI IN LOOP SDI IN LOOP PAL/NTSC/C CVBS YC-C PAL/NTSC/Y...
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Page 30: Specification
Crystal Vision Specification 8 Specification General Dimensions 100 mm x 266 mm module with DIN 41612 connector Weight 160g Power consumption Inputs 270Mb/s serial digital to EBU Tech 3267-E and SMPTE-259M. Cable equalisation >200m Belden 8281 or equivalent. Input return loss >15dB at 270Mbs Outputs Up to 8 x CVBS, 4 x YC, 2 x YUV/RGB and 4 x SDI input loop-through.
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