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- Page 1 ENDAC Encoding converter 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 ENDAC User Manual R1.03 Contents 1 Introduction 1.1 Operating modes Analogue video formats Status and control 2 Hardware installation 2.1 Rear modules and signal I/O Rear module connections with RM01 Module configuration 2.2 General Purpose Interface (GPI) 3 Card edge operation 3.1 Card edge switch settings... - Page 3 Crystal Vision ENDAC User Manual R1.03 5 Statesman 5.1 Installing Statesman 5.2 Statesman operation Video properties 6 Trouble shooting. 6.1 Card edge monitoring Status LEDs 6.2 Fault finding guide 7 Specification Revision 2 Block diagram title corrected 20-02-07 Revision 3...
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Page 4: Introduction
Crystal Vision Introduction 1 Introduction ENDAC is a 12-bit broadcast encoder with four outputs that can be configured to give a variety of component and composite signals. ENDAC will fully integrate with any other interface or keying product from the Crystal Vision range. -
Page 5: Operating Modes
PC control is also available using Crystal Visions Statesman PC controller package. Note. When the ENDAC is set to remote control mode the position of the board edge switches may not reflect the actual configuration of the card. Returning the card to local... -
Page 6: Hardware Installation
All modules can be plugged in and removed while the frame is powered without damage. The ENDAC can also be used with several other rear modules such as the RM02 and RM18 but at reduced packing density. 2.1 Rear modules and signal I/O The Indigo 4 4U frame will house up to 24 single height modules with up to three power supplies. -
Page 7: Module Configuration
Crystal Vision Hardware installation Module configuration The ENDAC has five user selectable jumper links, which are used to configure output formats. Note links PL10 & PL11 must be moved together as a pair. Linked position Output Function PL2 (YCY) Composite... - Page 8 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 9 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 10 Crystal Vision Hardware installation DTB-AV 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 Remote connector is 15 way normal density D-Type socket.
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Page 11: Card Edge Operation
The hinged front panel of the case reveals the card user controls and LED indication of card status. ENDAC 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 12: Reading Card Edge Leds
Component output format Selecting the Component output format The ENDAC can be configured to output four component analogue video formats, RGB, YUV Y’P’bP’r or Y’C’bC’r and YUV Betacam. Note Y’P’bP’r / Y’C’bC’r selection is selected by the positions of links PL10 and PL11. -
Page 13: Adding Ntsc Setup (Pedestal)
Function DIL 3 +7.5% IRE setup added No setup DOWN Betacam format The ENDAC is able to output in Betacam Y’P’bP’r format where the P’bP’r component is attenuated by 1.333. Function DIL 4 Normal β Sets YUV gains to output Betacam video Chroma amplitudes... -
Page 14: 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 15 Upward arrow – used to move up the menu structure / enter lock panel menu from the 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 ENDAC To select a particular card in a frame, press the DEVICE key to go to the Device menu.
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Page 16: The Endac Menu Structure
Crystal Vision Trouble shooting The message shows that an ENDAC has been selected with the version of software on the module as Vv2.03. The ENDAC 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. -
Page 17: Home Menu
Crystal Vision Trouble shooting The ENDAC menu tree Function keys LEDs are illuminated when active. Note: A more detailed description of the individual menus follows. Home Menu There are two sub menus available, Input and Output from the home menu. Pressing F2 Input leads to the line rate configurations. -
Page 18: Input Menu
When NTSC input standard is selected the analogue output can have a 7.5% IRE setup (pedestal) applied. The Chroma amplitude is also adjusted accordingly. The ENDAC can be configured to output four component analogue video formats, RGB, YUV Y’P’bP’r or Y’C’bC’r and YUV Betacam. -
Page 19: Statesman
Running Statesman for the first time The Statesman PC Control System may be run from the Crystal Vision programs folder via the Start menu or by double clicking on the Crystal Vision.exe file in the installed program directory. When the program runs it will require licence information and an administrator name and password. -
Page 20: Statesman Operation
Crystal Vision Trouble shooting 5.2 Statesman operation Once Statesman is configured it should automatically detect any Statesman compatible modules in the connected frame or frames and display them in the main application left hand explorer-style window. Open any frame by clicking on the + sign or by double clicking on a frame. Installed modules should be shown with module icons. -
Page 21: Video Properties
Note Y’P’bP’r / Y’C’bC’r selection is selected by the positions of links PL10 and PL11. Betacam levels In YUV output mode the ENDAC is able to output in Betacam Y’P’bP’r format where the P’bP’r component is attenuated by 1.333. Video status The Video Status panel allows the user a quick appraisal of parameters such as, Input present and control mode. -
Page 22: Trouble Shooting
6.2 Fault finding guide The Power OK LED is not illuminated Check that the frame PSU is functioning and ensure the ENDAC is fully inserted into its slot– refer to the appropriate frame manual for detailed information. There is no video output Check that a valid serial digital video input is present and that all cabling is intact. - Page 23 Crystal Vision Trouble shooting The card no longer responds to Statesman or front panel control Check that the card is seated correctly and that the power OK LEDs are lit. Check any active control panel cabling. Check if the control panel can control another card in the same rack.
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Page 24: Specification
Crystal Vision Specification 7 Specification General Dimensions 100 mm x 266 mm module with DIN 41612 connector Weight 150g Power consumption 270Mb/s serial digital to EBU Tech 3267-E and SMPTE-259M. Inputs Cable equalisation >200m Belden 8281 or equivalent. Outputs 4 x composite, 2 x composite plus YC, 1 x composite plus YUV/RGB... - Page 25 Crystal Vision Specification Indigo 2S 2U frame with passive front panel fitted with Statesman CPU for up to 12 modules Indigo 1S 1U frame with passive front panel fitted with Statesman CPU for up to 6 modules Indigo DTS Desk top box with passive front panel fitted with Statesman CPU for up to 2...
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