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Snell Advanced Media IQDNC30 User Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 User Instruction Manual IQDNC30 3G/HD-SDI Down Converter with Frame Synchronizer IQDNC31 Dual-channel 3G/HD-SDI Down Converter with Frame Synchronizer IQDNC32 3G/HD-SDI Down Converter with Frame Synchronizer and AES I/O IQDNC33 Dual-channel 3G/HD-SDI Down Converter with Frame Synchronizer and AES I/O www.s-a-m.com...

  • Page 2: Information And Notices

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Information and Notices Information and Notices Copyright and Disclaimer Copyright protection claimed includes all forms and matters of copyrightable material and information now allowed by statutory or judicial law or hereinafter granted, including without limitation, material generated from the software programs which are displayed on the screen such as icons, screen display looks etc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1.2.1 IQDNC30 and IQDNC32 ........
  • Page 4 IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 3.8 IQDNC3103-1B3 ..........27 3.8.1 SDI Inputs .
  • Page 5 IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 5.4 Video-Ch1 and Ch2 ..........45 5.4.1 Proc Amp .
  • Page 6 IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 5.16.4 Address ........... 86 5.16.5 Command .

  • Page 7: Introduction

    (UDC) functionality. Versions are also available with SFP cages which enable fiber conversion, additional electrical outputs on HD-BNCs, or local monitoring via HDMI. 1.2 Block Diagrams 1.2.1 IQDNC30 and IQDNC32 Block diagram includes IQUDC30–33 and IQUPC30–33. Note: Issue 1 Rev 4 Page 7 ©...

  • Page 8: Iqdnc31 And Iqdnc33

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Introduction 1.2.2 IQDNC31 and IQDNC33 Block diagram includes IQUDC30–33 and IQUPC30–33. Note: Issue 1 Rev 4 Page 8 © 2016 SAM...

  • Page 9: Features

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Introduction 1.3 Features • Down conversion with frame synchronization. • Native RollCall control. • Flexible video and audio i/o configurations. • 16-channel embedded audio processing. • Dolby-E guard-band alignment. • Fiber i/o options. Key video and metadata processing features: •...

  • Page 10: Order Codes

    Note: B-style enclosures. Modules with “B” order codes (for example, IQDNC3000-1B3) can only be fitted into B-style enclosures. See page 17. 1.4.1 Hardware Options 1.4.1.1 IQDNC30 IQDNC3000-1A3 Down converter. 2 SDI inputs, 4 SDI outputs, 1 reference loop. IQDNC3000-1B3 Down converter. 2 SDI inputs, 4 SDI outputs, 1 reference loop, 2 enclosure reference inputs.

  • Page 11: Software Options

    Dual-channel down converter. 2 SDI inputs, 4 SDI outputs, 8 balanced AES inputs/outputs, 2 GPIOs, 1 SFP cage, 1 reference loop, 2 enclosure reference inputs. 1.4.2 Software Options 1.4.2.1 IQDNC30 and IQDNC32 IQOPTM-NR Software option to add noise reduction, for details see section 5.4.4. IQOPTM-SBK Software option to add sidebar keying, for details see section 5.6.4.

  • Page 12: Sfp Options

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Introduction 1.4.3 SFP Options FC1-13T1 Single 1310 nm fiber TX. FC1-13T2 Dual 1310 nm fiber TX. FC1-15T1 Single 1550 nm fiber TX. FC1-15T2 Dual 1550 nm fiber TX. FC1-R1 Single fiber RX. FC1-R2 Dual fiber RX. FC1-13TR Fiber transceiver 1310 nm TX/RX.

  • Page 13: Rear Panels

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Introduction 1.5 Rear Panels 1.5.1 IQDNC30 IQDNC3000-1A(B)3 IQDNC3001-1B3 IQDNC3002-1A(B)3 IQDNC3003-1B3 Issue 1 Rev 4 Page 13 © 2016 SAM...

  • Page 14: Iqdnc31

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Introduction 1.5.2 IQDNC31 IQDNC3100-1B3 IQDNC3101-1B3 IQDNC3102-1B3 IQDNC3103-1B3 Issue 1 Rev 4 Page 14 © 2016 SAM...

  • Page 15: Iqdnc32

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Introduction 1.5.3 IQDNC32 IQDNC3200-2A(B)3 IQDNC3202-2A(B)3 IQDNC3203-2A(B)3 Issue 1 Rev 4 Page 15 © 2016 SAM...

  • Page 16: Iqdnc33

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Introduction 1.5.4 IQDNC33 IQDNC3300-2A(B)3 IQDNC3302-2A(B)3 IQDNC3303-2A(B)3 Issue 1 Rev 4 Page 16 © 2016 SAM...

  • Page 17: Enclosures

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Introduction 1.6 Enclosures The module can be fitted into the enclosure types shown. Although IQ modules are interchangeable between enclosures, their rear panels are Important: enclosure specific. An IQH3B enclosure accepts modules with either “A” or “B” order codes. An IQH3A or IQH1A enclosure accepts modules with “A” order codes only. See page 10.

  • Page 18: Technical Specification

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Technical Specification Technical Specification Inputs and Outputs Video Signal Inputs SDI Inputs Input Cable Length Up to 80m Belden 1694A @ 3 Gbit/s Up to 120m Belden 1694A @ 1.5 Gbit/s 100m typical Belden 1694A @ 270 Mbit/s (with output set to 1080p rates)
  • Page 19 IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Technical Specification Conversion Functions (per channel on IQDNC31 and IQDNC33) Modes Down conversion Aspect ratio conversion Synchronization Linear frame rate conversion (option) Conversion Processing Still Process: Detects still images and applies an aperture with full (progressive) vertical frequency response Enhanced Still: Adds field motion detection to still process.
  • Page 20 IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Technical Specification Processing Functions (per channel on IQDNC31 and IQDNC33) Freeze On/Off Legalizer Off, 700mV, 721mV, 735mV, 746mV Genlock Reference Lock, Input Lock, Free Run Pattern Off, Black, Ramp, Bars Caption On/Off, Scrolling Edit Caption 19 characters available Proc amp Black Level +100 mV to -100 mV (0) in 0.8 mV steps...
  • Page 21 IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Technical Specification Specifications Electrical 3 Gbit/s SDI, SMPTE 424M 1.5 Gbit/s HD-SDI, SMPTE 292M 270 Mbit/s SDI, SMPTE 259M-C Connector/Format BNC/75 Ohm panel jack on standard IQ connector panel Return Loss >-15 dB (270 Mbit/s, 1.5 Gbit/s) >-10 dB (3 Gbit/s) Output Jitter SD-SDI 0.2 UI (10 Hz)/0.2 UI (1 kHz)
  • Page 22 Optical Power Input Range >0 dBm, <-20 dBm Link Distance Up to 30 Km Power Consumption Module without Fiber IQDNC30: 10.7 W IQDNC32: 9.8 W IQDNC31: 15.2 W IQDNC33: 15.5 W Module with Fiber IQDNC30: 11.7 W IQDNC32: 10.8 W IQDNC31: 16.2 W...

  • Page 23: Connections

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Connections Connections This section describes the physical input and output connections provided by the IQDNC modules. 3.1 IQDNC3000-1A(B)3 3.1.1 SDI Inputs Serial digital input to the module is made via two BNC connectors which terminate in 75 Ohms. 3.1.2 SDI Outputs...

  • Page 24: Iqdnc3001-1B3

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Connections 3.2 IQDNC3001-1B3 3.2.1 SDI Inputs Serial digital input to the module is made via two BNC connectors which terminate in 75 Ohms. 3.2.2 SDI Outputs Serial digital output from the module is made via five BNC connectors which terminate in 75 Ohms.

  • Page 25: Sfp

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Connections 3.3.4 SFP A dual SFP connector offers support for a variety of SFP options (see page 12). Two ports provide dual TX, dual RX, or a TX/RX combination, dependent on the module fitted. 3.4 IQDNC3003-1B3 3.4.1 SDI Inputs...

  • Page 26: Reference Input

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Connections 3.5.3 Reference Input An external sync input to the module is made via passive loop-through BNC connectors which terminate in 75 Ohms. Operation to full specification is only possible with a correctly terminated, noise-free, stable, black sync reference input. While lock may be achieved with an unsuitable sync source, the increased jitter evident on the SDI output will affect locking and cable length performance at the receiving equipment.

  • Page 27: Iqdnc3102-1B3

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Connections 3.7 IQDNC3102-1B3 3.7.1 SDI Inputs Serial digital inputs to the module are made via two BNC connectors which terminate in 75 Ohms. 3.7.2 SDI Outputs Serial digital outputs from the module are made via three BNC connectors which terminate in 75 Ohms.

  • Page 28: Iqdnc3200-2A(B)3

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Connections 3.9 IQDNC3200-2A(B)3 3.9.1 SDI Inputs Serial digital inputs to the module are made via two BNC connectors which terminate in 75 Ohms. 3.9.2 SDI Outputs Serial digital outputs from the module are made via four BNC connectors which terminate in 75 Ohms.

  • Page 29: Iqdnc3202-2A(B)3

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Connections 3.10 IQDNC3202-2A(B)3 3.10.1 SDI Inputs Serial digital inputs to the module are made via two BNC connectors which terminate in 75 Ohms. 3.10.2 SDI Outputs Serial digital outputs from the module are made via three BNC connectors which terminate in 75 Ohms.

  • Page 30: Iqdnc3203-2A(B)3

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Connections 3.11 IQDNC3203-2A(B)3 3.11.1 SDI Inputs Serial digital inputs to the module are made via two BNC connectors which terminate in 75 Ohms. 3.11.2 SDI Outputs Serial digital outputs from the module are made via four BNC connectors which terminate in 75 Ohms.

  • Page 31: Aes Inputs/Outputs

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Connections 3.11.6 AES Inputs/Outputs AES audio inputs/outputs to/from the module are made via a 25-way D-type connector. Where supported by the appropriate rear panel, AES connections are as follows: 25 Way D-Type Connector Solder Pin Side AES Audio I/O...

  • Page 32: Iqdnc3300-2A(B)3

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Connections 3.12 IQDNC3300-2A(B)3 3.12.1 SDI Inputs Serial digital inputs to the module are made via two BNC connectors which terminate in 75 Ohms. 3.12.2 SDI Outputs Serial digital outputs from the module are made via four BNC connectors which terminate in 75 Ohms.

  • Page 33: Iqdnc3302-2A(B)3

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Connections 3.13 IQDNC3302-2A(B)3 3.13.1 SDI Inputs Serial digital inputs to the module are made via two BNC connectors which terminate in 75 Ohms. 3.13.2 SDI Outputs Serial digital outputs from the module are made via three BNC connectors which terminate in 75 Ohms.

  • Page 34: Iqdnc3303-2A(B)3

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Connections 3.14 IQDNC3303-2A(B)3 3.14.1 SDI Inputs Serial digital inputs to the module are made via two BNC connectors which terminate in 75 Ohms. 3.14.2 SDI Outputs Serial digital outputs from the module are made via four BNC connectors which terminate in 75 Ohms.

  • Page 35: Aes Inputs/Outputs

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Connections 3.14.6 AES Inputs/Outputs AES audio inputs/outputs to/from the module are made via a 25-way D-type connector. Where supported by the appropriate rear panel, AES connections are as follows: 25 Way D-Type Connector Solder Pin Side AES Audio I/O...

  • Page 36: Card Edge Leds

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Card Edge LEDs Card Edge LEDs The LEDs on the edge of the module indicate its operating status. Color State Indication + PWR Green Illuminated A positive power supply is present. - PWR Green Illuminated A negative power supply is present.

  • Page 37: Operation Using The Rollcall Control Panel

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel The screens shown in this section are for guidance and reference only, and may be slightly Note: different to those on your unit. 5.1 Information Window The Information Window is displayed at the top of each screen. When an option is selected in the Information Window, the Unit Status area shows corresponding information about the status of the module.

  • Page 38: Audio Status

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel 5.1.3 Audio Status When Audio Status is selected in the Information Window, the Unit Status area shows embedded audio input status information for processing channels 1 and 2. Information Status Description Inp: Ch1: Emb No audio signal received.

  • Page 39: Input

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel 5.2 Input The Input screen enables you to select a video input source for each processing channel. The Input Source Ch 2 controls are only applicable to the IQDNC31 and IQDNC33. Note: 5.2.1 Input Source Ch 1 and Ch 2 Input Source Ch 1 and Ch 2 lists the available video input sources.

  • Page 40: Output-Ch1 And Ch2

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel 5.3 Output-Ch1 and Ch2 The Output-Ch1 and Ch2 screens enable you to apply various settings and adjustments to the video output signal for each video processing channel. • The Output-Ch2 screen and SFP Output Routing selection control are only Note: applicable to the IQDNC31 and IQDNC33.

  • Page 41: Default Output

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel 5.3.2 Default Output On input signal loss, select • Black to set default output to black (default) • Pattern to set default output to the last chosen test pattern • Freeze to freeze the screen at the last frame received before signal loss.

  • Page 42: Sfp Output Routing

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel 5.3.6 SFP Output Routing In a dual-channel product that has SFP TX connectors, the source of the SFP output can be either channel 1 or channel 2. The SFP outputs are only available in products variants that have an SFP connector rear panel.

  • Page 43: Logo Control (Option)

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel 5.3.10 Logo Control (Option) When the optional logo inserter is installed, additional controls are available. When using the logo insertion feature with input and output signals of the same frame rate Note: and format, ensure that Sync Mode (see section 5.6.1) is enabled to preserve output quality.
  • Page 44 IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel • For more details about the Logo insertion option including information about how Note: logos are uploaded to the module, please see Appendix 2 • Loading the logo ready for display can take up to a few minutes depending on the logo length.

  • Page 45: Video-Ch1 And Ch2

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel 5.4 Video-Ch1 and Ch2 The Video-Ch1 and Ch2 screens enable you to apply various types of signal processing to the signal being converted, and includes Proc Amp, Nonlinear Enhancer, Conversion Apertures, and Noise Reduction (option) controls.

  • Page 46: Nonlinear Enhancer

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel • Black Level: Adjusts the black level. The adjustment range is -100 mV to 100 mV. The preset value is 0 mV. • Gamma: Adjusts the gamma curve. The adjustment range is 0.4 to 1.7 in 0.1 steps.

  • Page 47: Conversion Aperture

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel 5.4.3 Conversion Aperture The Conversion Aperture controls enable you to control the horizontal and vertical rescaler apertures from a range of presets. 5.4.3.1 Preset Preset returns all settings to their default values. 5.4.3.2 Vertical Vertical controls aliasing in down-converted content.

  • Page 48: Noise Reduction (Option)

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel 5.4.4 Noise Reduction (Option) The Noise Reduction controls enable you to reduce levels of noise and grain. • Enable: Master enable for all the noise reduction processing. • Split Screen: Displays a split screen view of the output image – one side of the screen shows the image with noise reduction, and the other side of the screen shows the image without noise reduction.

  • Page 49: Convert-Ch1 And Ch2

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel 5.5 Convert-Ch1 and Ch2 The Convert-Ch1 and Ch2 screens enable control of motion processing and improve the conversion performance of stationary content. The Convert-Ch2 screen is only applicable to the IQDNC31 and IQDNC33.

  • Page 50: Enhanced Film Mode

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel 5.5.2 Enhanced Film Mode The Enhanced Film Mode provides a set of solutions to enable optimized conversion of film originated content. Film originated content may be transported by standards supporting the original film frame rate, such as 1080 23.98p. Film originated content may also be packed into interlaced standards using a rule based method to map source frames to interlaced fields.

  • Page 51: Output Cadence

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel 5.5.4 Output Cadence The Output Cadence controls enable you to define the required cadence of the output video. • Film Cadence - Enable if the output content is required to have a film cadence associated with it.

  • Page 52: Arc & Sidebar Keyer-Ch1 And Ch2

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel 5.6 ARC & Sidebar Keyer-Ch1 and Ch2 The Aspect Ratio Control (ARC) & Sidebar Keyer-Ch1 and Ch2 screens enable you to control the aspect ratio of a picture from a range of options, or to adjust the size and position of the picture manually.

  • Page 53: Sync Mode

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel 5.6.1 Sync Mode The Sync Mode check box disables the ARC feature when input and output formats are the same. This gives the lowest latency and the best performance. 5.6.2 Aspect Signaling Control Enable The Aspect Signaling Control Enable check box enables aspect signaling.

  • Page 54: Post Scaling Control

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel 5.6.4.3 Sidebar Key Source If the sidebar key option is available, the Sidebar Key Source control will also be present. This control becomes active when Sidebar Key mode is selected. Firstly a border is set up around the active picture using the separate Output Crop Position controls.

  • Page 55: Standard Presets When No Aspect Signaling

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel 5.6.6 Standard Presets When No Aspect Signaling If no input aspect signaling is available and the conversion required is always from a known input aspect ratio to another known input aspect ratio, one of the standard presets may be selected.

  • Page 56: Aspect Signaling Control - Scaling Control

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel 5.6.6.4 Down Conversion LB = letterbox, PB = pillarbox, h-crop = horizontal crop, ana = anamorphic. 5.6.7 Aspect Signaling Control – Scaling Control The Scaling Control functions enable you to configure the ARC output format. The controls are only active when using input aspect signaling to control the ARC input format.

  • Page 57: Input Signaling Arc Conversions

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel 5.6.7.2 SD Output Format When Aspect Signaling Control is enabled and the output video is SD, this control enables you to set fixed output aspects for the ARC. • Normal: Default aspect ratio.

  • Page 58: Aspect Signaling Control - Signaling Config

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel SD Output Format = Anamorphic (16:9). 5.6.8.2 Down Conversion SD Output Format = Normal (4:3). SD Output Format = Anamorphic (16:9). 5.6.9 Aspect Signaling Control – Signaling Config The Aspect Signaling Control functions define which of the supported aspect signaling standards defines the input of the ARC.
  • Page 59 IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel 5.6.9.2 SMPTE 2016 The SMPTE 2016 controls define how the SMPTE 2016 signaling is configured when the Aspect Signaling Control Enable check box is selected. The controls also enable you to choose the output line number on which output signaling is embedded.
  • Page 60 IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel 5.6.9.3 Alternate Center Cut Alternate center cut is off by default. When off, behavior on receipt of certain specific AFD codes ignores protected regions. When Alternate center cut is on, the ARC behavior for these six specific codes will be to remove any Black bars and also remove the grey bars that will leave the “Alternative Centre”.
  • Page 61 IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel 5.6.9.4 VI (SMPTE RP 186-95/08) The Video Index (VI) Config controls enable you to specify VI signaling output actions. VI is valid for both 625 and 525 output video formats. The lines used are: •...
  • Page 62 IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel 5.6.9.5 L23 (ETSI EN 300 294 v1.4.1) The L23 Config controls define how the output ETSI EN 300 294 signaling is configured when the Aspect Signaling Control Enable check box is selected. This signaling format is generally referred to as WSS or Line 23 (L23), as this is the default line used to carry this signal in 625.

  • Page 63: Aspect Signaling Control - Force Output Signaling Setup

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel • Output Line: WSS information is generally carried in the first half of line 23; however, if the information is required on a different line, use the slider to specify the line on which it is carried in the output.

  • Page 64: Arc Memories

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel 5.6.11 ARC Memories ARC memories allow save and recall of ARC settings, without changing any of the other unit settings. They are useful where specific ARC control needs to be rapidly changed, for example response to signaling, without changing any of the unit input, output, enhancement etc settings.
  • Page 65 IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel 5.6.11.5 To revert an ARC memory name back to default • Select the required memory from the Save Memory list. • The current name appears in the Save Memory Name box. • Click the P button The ARC memory name has now been changed back to its original default name.

  • Page 66: Audio Routing-Ch1 And Ch2

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel 5.7 Audio Routing-Ch1 and Ch2 The Audio Routing-Ch1 and Ch2 screens are the first stage of the channel-based audio routing, with eight process pairs available for selection. The matrix of radio buttons enable you to route any available audio input pair to any process pair.

  • Page 67: Process Pairs

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel 5.7.1.2 Status The Status box shows the input status of the corresponding audio pair in the Source list. • PCM: Audio is PCM. • Loss: Audio is unavailable or invalid. • Data: Audio is non-PCM and not Dolby E.

  • Page 68: Audio Shuffle-Ch1 And Ch2

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel 5.8 Audio Shuffle-Ch1 and Ch2 The Audio Shuffle-Ch1 and Ch2 screens enables channel-based routing for PCM audio. Non-PCM audio is restricted to pair-based routing as channels cannot be split. The matrix of radio buttons enable you to route any available audio input pair to any process pair, providing this routing adheres to certain rules.

  • Page 69: Channel-Based Routing Rules

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel 5.8.2.1 Status The Status box shows the status of the corresponding output pair. • P: Audio pair routed out has two channels of PCM audio. • N: Audio pair routed out has two channels of non-PCM audio.

  • Page 70: Invert Phase

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel 5.8.4 Invert Phase The Invert Phase check boxes enable you to invert the audio phase of an output channel. Each check box is vertically aligned with the output channel that it controls. Each channel can be inverted independently of the other channel in its pairing.

  • Page 71: Audio Control-Ch1 And Ch2

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel 5.9 Audio Control-Ch1 and Ch2 The Audio Control-Ch1 and Ch2 screens enable you to adjust the gain of the eight output pairs as configured on the Audio Shuffle-Ch1 and Ch2 screens. The Audio Control-Ch2 screen is only applicable to the IQDNC31 and IQDNC33.

  • Page 72: Delay

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel 5.9.3 Delay The Delay controls enable you to set delay pair offsets and the audio delay relative to the video delay. 5.9.3.1 Tracking Audio Delay (where fitted*) The module measures video delay input to output, and automatically compensates the audio via precision sample rate conversion.

  • Page 73: Audio I/O Aes

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel 5.10 Audio I/O AES The Audio I/O AES screen enables you to configure up to eight external AES connections. 5.10.1 AES 1–8 Each AES connector can be set to be either an input or an output. If set as an input, the connectors are hard-wired to the eight AES input pairs (shown in the Input Pairs –...

  • Page 74: Genlock

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel 5.11 Genlock The Genlock screen provides controls for locking the output video clock to the genlock source (input or reference) regardless of the video standard. If the genlock source and the video output are the same frame rate, for example, 50 Hz or 59.94 Hz, Genlock locks the output to the vertical phase of the genlock source, giving consistent and repeatable delay.

  • Page 75: Timing Ch 1 And Ch 2

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel 5.11.2 Timing Ch 1 and Ch 2 The Timing controls enable you to specify the horizontal and vertical genlock timing for each channel. • Vertical Timing: Adjusts the vertical timing of the output signal with respect to the reference signal.

  • Page 76: Timecode-Ch1 And Ch2

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel 5.12 Timecode-Ch1 and Ch2 The Timecode-Ch1 and Ch2 screens provide timecode processing control. For HD video inputs, ATC LTC and ATC VITC timecode data formats are supported. For HD video outputs, the timecode data format is fixed to ATC VITC. This is present in all HD video outputs if Follow Input mode is selected (with a valid input timecode detected), or if Generate mode is selected.

  • Page 77: Processing

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel 5.12.1.2 Source (SD) For SD video standards, the supported input timecode formats are VITC and ATC. As with HD, ATC can mean that timecode data formatted as LTC, VITC, or both will be detected at the input;...

  • Page 78: Embedding

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel 5.12.2.3 Generator When timecode Generate mode is selected, the controls enable you to enter a specified starting timecode of the free-running internal timecode generator. • Timecode Entry: In this field you can enter a value to specify when the internally generated timecode starts.

  • Page 79: Metadata-Ch1 And Ch2

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel 5.13 Metadata-Ch1 and Ch2 The Metadata-Ch1 and Ch2 screens enable you to control a set of closed captions and teletext subtitle information. The Metadata-Ch2 screen is only applicable to the IQDNC31 and IQDNC33.

  • Page 80: Multi-Line Wst

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel 5.13.1.1 CEA608/708 CEA-608/708 Output Enable: Enables embedding of CEA-608 captioning as a line 21 signal in 525 output video. Note: The Output Enable controls only enable embedding of output closed captioning. For closed captioning to be present in the output video, valid input closed captioning must be detected, and you must select the correct output standard to support pass-through or transcoding.

  • Page 81: Smpte 2020 Output

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel Teletext pass-through Teletext pass-through is possible if a valid input teletext subtitle is present and input and output video standards are the same. For SD video that uses a large number of WST VBI (where the VBI may have multiple lines of WST and 2 Timecode lines) the unit can encode/decode/transcode up to 15 lines of WST.

  • Page 82: Gpio

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel 5.14 GPIO The GPIO screen enables you to configure General Purpose Interface Input/Output functions. If a rear panel with GPIO screw terminal connections is fitted, the controls on this screen will be active. The screw terminal connector provides two GPIOs that can be configured as either an input or an output.

  • Page 83: Gpi 1 And 2 (Output)

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel 5.14.3 GPI 1 and 2 (Output) When the GPI is configured as an output, this enables you to choose an action that will produce an output signal at the GPI connector. The GPI output will be driven to low when the action is true or high when false.

  • Page 84: Ancillary Bridge-Ch1,Ch2

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel 5.15 Ancillary Bridge-Ch1,Ch2 The Ancillary Bridge allows detection of packet based ancillary data and re-insertion on the output (unaltered). This should not be used for packet types already processed (708, RDD08, SMPTE2016, SMPTE2031, ATC) by the ancillary data block. The exception is in processing SD-ATC, where you should use the bridge.

  • Page 85: Special Features

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel 5.15.3 Special features • If more than one of the stores is set to transmit in the same space (HANC or VANC) of the same line, the packets will be transmitted in ascending order of store number.

  • Page 86: Rolltrack

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel 5.16 RollTrack The RollTrack screen allows information to be sent, via the RollCall™ network, to other compatible units connected on the same network. 5.16.1 Disable All The Disable All check box disables all RollTrack functions.

  • Page 87: Command

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel 5.16.5 Command Command enables a command to be sent to the selected destination unit. Each RollTrack command comprises two sets of numbers, for example, 33039:3. • The first set, 33039 in the example, is the RollTrack command number, which identifies the command.

  • Page 88: Memories

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel 5.17 Memories The Memories screen enables you to save up to 16 memory setups and recall them when required. You can change the default memory names to more relevant ones if required. You can store and recall all control in a user memory except for the following sections: Log Note: Enable, RollTrack, GPIO, Memories.

  • Page 89: Logging

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel 5.18 Logging Logging makes information about various parameters available to a logging device connected to the RollCall network. Each logging screen has three columns: • Log Enable: Use the check boxes to select the parameters for which log information should be collected.

  • Page 90: Video Input Logging

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel 5.18.2 Video Input Logging The Video Input Logging screen displays the current log information for the video inputs. Up to five inputs are available. Inputs 1 & 2 are serial SDI and are present on all variants of rear panel.

  • Page 91: Ref/Output Logging

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel 5.18.3 Ref/Output Logging The Ref/Output Logging screen displays the current log information for the external reference inputs, and the output of each processing channel. The Reference field is present if a rear panel with external reference input connection is fitted.

  • Page 92: O/P Audio State Ch1 And Ch2 Logging

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel 5.18.4 O/P Audio State Ch1 and Ch2 Logging The O/P Audio State Ch1 and Ch2 Logging screens display the state of the eight audio pairs from the respective output processing channel. These are the eight audio output pairs selected on the Audio Shuffle-Ch1 and Ch2 screens.

  • Page 93: O/P Audio Type Ch1 And Ch2 Logging

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel 5.18.5 O/P Audio Type Ch1 and Ch2 Logging The O/P Audio Type Ch1 and Ch2 Logging screens display the state of the eight audio pairs from the respective output processing channel. These are the eight audio output pairs selected on the Audio Shuffle-Ch1 and Ch2 screens.

  • Page 94: Setup

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel 5.19 Setup The Setup screen displays basic information about the unit such as the serial number and software version. • Software Version: The currently installed software version. • Rear ID: The rear panel ID number.

  • Page 95: Appendix A Linear Frame Rate Converter Option

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Linear Frame Rate Converter Option Appendix 1 Linear Frame Rate Converter Option If the IQOPTM-LC or IQOPTM-2LC option is fitted, the module will offer one (LC) or two (2LC) channels of linear frame rate conversion as part of the down conversion functionality.

  • Page 96: Appendix B Logo Insertion

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Logo Insertion Appendix 2 Logo Insertion 2.1 Logo Insertion Introduction The logo insertion option provides the facility to key an imported static or animated graphics image onto the video output. The logo inserter accepts most common graphics formats and will generate video format specific files with the appropriate interlace and color gamut for keying onto the output video without rescaling.

  • Page 97: Filename Convention

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Logo Insertion 2.3 Filename convention Logos must be packaged in a directory with the same name as the logo. Logo files must take the form <logo_name><specifier>.<extension> where <logo_name> equals the directory's name. A <specifier> of the form _<standard> indicates that this logo is intended for this specific standard.

  • Page 98: Animated Logos

    IQDNC30/IQDNC31/IQDNC32/IQDNC33 Logo Insertion 2.5 Animated logos Animated logos will always be displayed as animations (there is no static frame selection). The duration depends on the graphics image size, for example, with a 10% raster size a 10 second clip at 60Hz frame-rate could be supported.

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