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Snell Advanced Media IQUPC30 User Instruction Manual

Sd-sdi up converter with frame synchronizer, dual-channel sd-sdi up converter with frame synchronizer, sd-sdi up converter with frame synchronizer and aes i/o, dual-channel sd-sdi up converter with frame synchronizer and aes i/o
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  • Page 1 User Instruction Manual IQUPC30 SD-SDI Up Converter with Frame Synchronizer IQUPC31 Dual-channel SD-SDI Up Converter with Frame Synchronizer IQUPC32 SD-SDI Up Converter with Frame Synchronizer and AES I/O IQUPC33 Dual-channel SD-SDI Up Converter with Frame Synchronizer and AES I/O www.s-a-m.com...

  • Page 2: Information And Notices

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 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 IQUPC30 and IQUPC32 ........
  • Page 4 IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 Contents 3.8 IQUPC3103-1B3 ..........28 3.8.1 SDI Inputs .
  • Page 5 IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 Contents 5 Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel ......37 5.1 Information Window.
  • Page 6 IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 Contents 5.12 Timecode-Ch1 and Ch2 ......... . 77 5.12.1 Source .

  • Page 7: Introduction

    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 IQUPC30 and IQUPC32 Block diagram includes IQDNC30–33 and IQUDC30–33. Note: Issue 1 Rev 3 Page 7 ©...

  • Page 8: Iqupc31 And Iqupc33

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 Introduction 1.2.2 IQUPC31 and IQUPC33 Block diagram includes IQDNC30–33 and IQUDC30–33. Note: Issue 1 Rev 3 Page 8 © 2015 SAM...

  • Page 9: Features

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 Introduction 1.3 Features • Up 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, IQUPC3000-1B3) can only be fitted into B-style enclosures. See page 17. 1.4.1 Hardware Options 1.4.1.1 IQUPC30 IQUPC3000-1A3 Up converter. 2 SDI inputs, 4 SDI outputs, 1 reference loop. IQUPC3000-1B3 Up converter. 2 SDI inputs, 4 SDI outputs, 1 reference loop, 2 enclosure reference inputs.

  • Page 11: Software Options

    Dual-channel up 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 IQUPC30 and IQUPC32 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

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 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

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 Introduction 1.5 Rear Panels 1.5.1 IQUPC30 IQUPC3000-1A(B)3 IQUPC3001-1B3 IQUPC3002-1A(B)3 IQUPC3003-1B3 Issue 1 Rev 3 Page 13 © 2015 SAM...

  • Page 14: Iqupc31

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 Introduction 1.5.2 IQUPC31 IQUPC3100-1B3 IQUPC3101-1B3 IQUPC3102-1B3 IQUPC3103-1B3 Issue 1 Rev 3 Page 14 © 2015 SAM...

  • Page 15: Iqupc32

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 Introduction 1.5.3 IQUPC32 IQUPC3200-2A(B)3 IQUPC3202-2A(B)3 IQUPC3203-2A(B)3 Issue 1 Rev 3 Page 15 © 2015 SAM...

  • Page 16: Iqupc33

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 Introduction 1.5.4 IQUPC33 IQUPC3300-2A(B)3 IQUPC3302-2A(B)3 IQUPC3303-2A(B)3 Issue 1 Rev 3 Page 16 © 2015 SAM...

  • Page 17: Enclosures

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 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

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 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) Input Standard (auto detect) 525i, 625i.
  • Page 19 IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 Technical Specification Conversion Functions (per channel on IQUPC31 and IQUPC33) Modes Up and cross 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 IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 Technical Specification Processing Functions (per channel on IQUPC31 and IQUPC33) 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 IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 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 1260 nm (min.), 1620 nm (max.) Optical Power Input Range >0 dBm, <-20 dBm Link Distance Up to 30 Km Power Consumption Module without Fiber IQUPC30: 11.0W IQUPC32: 10.1W IQUPC31: 13.6W IQUPC33: 13.8W Module with Fiber IQUPC30: 12.0W IQUPC32: 11.1W IQUPC31: 14.6W...

  • Page 23: Connections

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 Connections Connections This section describes the physical input and output connections provided by the IQUPC modules. 3.1 IQUPC3000-1A(B)3 3.1.1 SDI Inputs Serial digital inputs to the module are made via two BNC connectors which terminate in 75 Ohms. 3.1.2 SDI Outputs...

  • Page 24: Iqupc3001-1B3

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 Connections 3.2 IQUPC3001-1B3 3.2.1 SDI Inputs Serial digital inputs to the module are made via two BNC connectors which terminate in 75 Ohms. 3.2.2 SDI Outputs Serial digital outputs from the module are made via five BNC connectors which terminate in 75 Ohms.

  • Page 25: Sfp

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 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 IQUPC3003-1B3 3.4.1 SDI Inputs...

  • Page 26: Iqupc3100-1B3

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 Connections 3.5 IQUPC3100-1B3 3.5.1 SDI Inputs Serial digital inputs to the module are made via two BNC connectors which terminate in 75 Ohms. 3.5.2 SDI Outputs Serial digital outputs from the module are made via four BNC connectors which terminate in 75 Ohms.

  • Page 27: Iqupc3101-1B3

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 Connections 3.6 IQUPC3101-1B3 3.6.1 SDI Inputs Serial digital inputs to the module are made via two BNC connectors which terminate in 75 Ohms. 3.6.2 SDI Outputs Serial digital outputs from the module are made via five BNC connectors which terminate in 75 Ohms.

  • Page 28: Sfp

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 Connections 3.7.4 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. 3.8 IQUPC3103-1B3 3.8.1 SDI Inputs...

  • Page 29: Reference Input

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 Connections 3.9.3 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 30: Sfp

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 Connections 3.10.5 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. 3.11 IQUPC3203-2A(B)3 3.11.1 SDI Inputs...

  • Page 31: Sfp

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 Connections 3.11.5 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. 3.11.6 AES Inputs/Outputs AES audio inputs/outputs to/from the module are made via a 25-way D-type connector.

  • Page 32: Iqupc3300-2A(B)3

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 Connections 3.12 IQUPC3300-2A(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: Iqupc3302-2A(B)3

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 Connections 3.13 IQUPC3302-2A(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: Iqupc3303-2A(B)3

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 Connections 3.14 IQUPC3303-2A(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

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 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

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 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

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 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

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 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

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 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 IQUPC31 and IQUPC33. 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

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 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 IQUPC31 and IQUPC33.

  • Page 41: Default Output

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 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: Legalization

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel 5.3.5 Legalization All color video signals are ultimately coded as RGB for display on a picture monitor. The Legalizer ensures that the output video stays within the legal RGB gamut limit, making it suitable for the broadcast signal chain.

  • Page 43: Blanking

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel 5.3.8 Blanking • Embedded Audio: Enables audio embedding in the output video. This control does not affect any other horizontal data. • SD Half Line: Blanks the source half lines. This can be useful for certain ARC settings, for example, SD16:9AN to SD4:3 Fit to Width.

  • Page 44: Logo Control (Option)

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel 5.3.10 Logo Control (Option) When the optional logo inserter is installed, additional controls are available. • Logo control - Lists the available logos that have been uploaded to the unit via the separate logo installation application (see Appendix B). The currently selected logo is highlighted.
  • Page 45 IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel Logo insertion worked example: To insert a new logo, select the logo from the list under Logo Control, click the Load button, then enable the logo by clicking in the Take box. To change the logo, select the required logo from the list, then click the Load button.

  • Page 46: Video-Ch1 And Ch2

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 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 47: Nonlinear Enhancer

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 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 48: Conversion Aperture

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 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 49: Noise Reduction (Option)

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 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 50: Convert-Ch1 And Ch2

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 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 IQUPC31 and IQUPC33.

  • Page 51: Up Conversion

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel 5.5.1 Up Conversion Clean Edge Upconversion: Enables the Texture Adaptive Upconversion (TAU) process which helps to adapt away any horizontal ringing (vertical edges). 5.5.2 Motion Processing • Still Process: Uses powerful motion detection techniques to extract the maximum resolution from interlaced sources while format or standards converting (where fitted).

  • Page 52: Input Cadence

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel 5.5.4 Input Cadence Input Cadence controls allow you to define any cadence associated with the input video. • Film Cadence - Enable if the input content is film originated, or simulates film originated content. Default = Off.

  • Page 53: Arc & Sidebar Keyer-Ch1 And Ch2

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 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 54: Sync Mode

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 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. 5.6.2 Aspect Signaling Control Enable The Aspect Signaling Control Enable check box enables aspect signaling.

  • Page 55: Post Scaling Control

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 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 56: Standard Presets When No Aspect Signaling

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 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 57: Aspect Signaling Control - Scaling Control

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel 5.6.6.4 Up Conversion LB = letterbox, PB = pillarbox, v-crop = vertical 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 58: Input Signaling Arc Conversions

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel • Letterbox: Preserves the original aspect ratio of film shot in a widescreen aspect ratio, with bars visible at the top and bottom of the screen. 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.
  • Page 59 IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel 5.6.8.1 SD Cross Conversion SD Output Format = Normal (4:3). SD Output Format = Anamorphic (16:9). 5.6.8.2 Up Conversion SD Output Format has no effect as output is HD. Issue 1 Rev 3 Page 59 ©...

  • Page 60: Aspect Signaling Control - Signaling Config

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel 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. 5.6.9.1 Source The Source box lists the available supported aspect signaling standards.
  • Page 61 IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 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 62 IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 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 63 IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 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 64: Aspect Signaling Control - Force Output Signaling Setup

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 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 65: Arc Memories

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 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 66 IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 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 67: Audio Routing-Ch1 And Ch2

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 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 68: Process Pairs

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 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 69: Audio Shuffle-Ch1 And Ch2

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 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 70: Channel-Based Routing Rules

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 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 71: Invert Phase

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 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 72: Audio Control-Ch1 And Ch2

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 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 IQUPC31 and IQUPC33.

  • Page 73: Delay

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 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 74: Audio I/O Aes

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 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 75: Genlock

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 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 76: Timing Ch 1 And Ch 2

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 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 77: Timecode-Ch1 And Ch2

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 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 78: Processing

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 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 79: Embedding

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 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. When Generate mode is selected, both ATC LTC and ATC VITC are embedded in the Note: output.

  • Page 80: Metadata-Ch1 And Ch2

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 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 IQUPC31 and IQUPC33.

  • Page 81: Multi-Line Wst

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel 5.13.1.1 CEA608/708 • CEA-608/708 Output Enable: Enables embedding of CEA-708 captioning as an embedded VANC packet in 59 Hz HD output video. Note: The Output Enable controls only enable embedding of output closed captioning.
  • Page 82 IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel decoded bytes from the WST signal and inserting them into the payload within the SDP (see below). Transcoding from RDD-08 to WST is only possible if the SDP contains valid subtitles, which are extracted and encoded as an output WST signal.

  • Page 83: Smpte 2020 Output

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel 625 Input - HD Output In applications where the video is upconverted, you can select which lines of WST are encoded. If RDD08 (OP47) conversion is selected, then up to 15 lines can be encoded in the RDD-08 packet.

  • Page 84: Gpio

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 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 85: Gpi 1 And 2 (Output)

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 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 86: Ancillary Bridge-Ch1,Ch2

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 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 87: Special Features

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 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 88: Rolltrack

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 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 89: Command

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 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 90: Memories

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 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 91: Logging

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 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 92: Video Input Logging

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 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 93: Ref/Output Logging

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 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 94: O/P Audio State Ch1 And Ch2 Logging

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 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 95: O/P Audio Type Ch1 And Ch2 Logging

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 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 96: Setup

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 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 97: Appendix A Linear Frame Rate Converter Option

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 Linear Frame Rate Converter Option Appendix A 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 upconversion process.

  • Page 98: Appendix B Logo Insertion

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 Logo Insertion Appendix B Logo Insertion B.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 99: Filename Convention

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 Logo Insertion B.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 100: Animated Logos

    IQUPC30/IQUPC31/IQUPC32/IQUPC33 Logo Insertion B.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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