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THOMSON GRASS VALLEY 8960ENC Instruction Manual

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8960ENC
SDI TO NTSC/PAL ENCODER
Instruction Manual
SOFTWARE VERSION 8.1.0
071064205
JUNE 2007

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  • Page 1 8960ENC SDI TO NTSC/PAL ENCODER Instruction Manual SOFTWARE VERSION 8.1.0 071064205 JUNE 2007...
  • Page 2 Affiliate with the N.V. KEMA in The Netherlands CERTIFICATE Certificate Number: 510040.001 The Quality System of: Grass Valley, Inc. 400 Providence Mine Road 15655 SW Greystone Ct. 10 Presidential Way Nevada City, CA 95945 Beaverton, OR 97006 Floor, Suite 300 United States United States Woburn, MA 01801...
  • Page 3 8960ENC SDI TO NTSC/PAL ENCODER Instruction Manual SOFTWARE VERSION 8.1.0 071064205 JUNE 2007...
  • Page 4 Contacting Grass Valley International France +800 8080 2020 or +33 1 48 25 20 20 United States/Canada +1 800 547 8949 or +1 530 478 4148 Support Centers 24 x 7 +800 8080 2020 or +33 1 48 25 20 20 24 x 7 Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea, Macau: +852 2531 3058 Indian Subcontinent: +91 22 24933476 Asia...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface ..............About This Manual .
  • Page 6 Contents Cross-Color Remover ..........Synchronizer .

  • Page 7: Preface

    Preface About This Manual This manual describes the features of a specific 8900 module in the Gecko and GeckoFlex Signal Processing System families. As part of this module family, it is subject to Safety and Regulatory Compliance described in the Gecko 8900 Series frame and power supply documentation (see the Gecko 8900 Frames and the GeckoFlex Frames Instruction Manuals).
  • Page 8 Preface 8960ENC — Instruction Manual...

  • Page 9: 8960Enc Sdi To Ntsc/Pal Encoder Module

    8960ENC SDI to NTSC/PAL Encoder Module Introduction The 8960ENC module is an encoder solution for converting 4:2:2 compo- nent serial digital SDI video inputs into multi-standard composite analog video signals by using 10-bit processing throughout the conversion process. The 8960ENC features: •...

  • Page 10: Installation

    Installation Installation The 8960ENC can be installed in either an 8900 Gecko or an 8900FN GeckoFlex frame. An 8900V-R rear module is required for use in the GeckoFlex frame. If using an 8900FSS Frame Sync submodule, mount it onto the 8960ENC circuit board first below before installing the 8960ENC in the frame.

  • Page 11: Gecko 8900 Frame

    Installation Gecko 8900 Frame Installation of the 8960ENC module in a Gecko 8900 frame is a process of: 1. Placing the module in the proper frame slot, and 2. Cabling and terminating signal ports. The 8960ENC module can be plugged in and removed from any Gecko 8900 frame with power on.
  • Page 12 Installation The third slot from the right is allocated for the controller module—either a Frame Monitor Module or a 8900NET Network Interface Module. For additional information concerning the controller module options, refer to the 8900NET Network Interface Module Instruction Manual. Figure 2.

  • Page 13: Geckoflex Frame

    Installation GeckoFlex Frame Installation of the 8960ENC module in a GeckoFlex frame is a process of: 1. Installing the 8900V-R rear module into the rear of the frame, 2. Placing the 8960ENC module in the corresponding front frame slot, and 3.

  • Page 14: Front Module Installation

    Installation Front Module Installation After installing the rear module, install the front module as follows: 1. Remove the front cover of the frame if required. 2. Locate the corresponding front slot. 3. Insert the front module so that the plastic card guides on the module top and bottom edges go over the upper and lower raised rail guides on the right of the top and bottom of the slot(Figure...

  • Page 15: Cabling

    Installation Cabling Cable the module as described below for either frame type. Loop-through Input Connect an input source to one of the loop-through input connectors, J9 or J10 (see Figure 6). The 8960ENC input will accept serial digital video con- forming to SMPTE 259M 10-bit, 4:2:2 component digital standard.

  • Page 16: Power Up

    Power Up Power Up The front LED indicators and configuration switches are illustrated in Figure 7. Upon power-up, the green PWR LED should light and the yellow CONF LED should illuminate for the duration of module initialization. Note When a media module is first plugged into a Gecko or GeckoFlex frame, the 8900NET module (if present) may report a momentary fault.
  • Page 17 Power Up A red FAULT LED indicates an error situation and, with the previously described LEDs, can indicate the operational conditions presented in Table 2. The table describes LED indications and the signal input/output conditions and user settings that are indicated. Table 2.
  • Page 18 Power Up Table 3. Operating Mode, Input Conditions and Resulting Outputs - (continued) Standard Mode Video Input Reference Input Output Selection Video present Not needed Correct output signal w correct timing AUTO No video signal present Not needed Corrupted output signal Or last field if autofreeze is on Video present Not needed...

  • Page 19: Configuration

    Configuration Configuration The 8960ENC can be configured locally using onboard switches or remotely using the 8900NET network interface GUI or a networked control panel. Refer to the following sections for configuration instructions: • Configuration Summary (page • Local Onboard Module Configuration (page •...

  • Page 20: Configuration Summary Table

    Configuration Configuration Summary Table Table 4 provides a complete summary of the 8960ENC functions and a comparison of the functionality available with each control type along with the ranges and default values for each parameter. Table 4. Summary of Configuration Functions Newton Function Range/Choices...
  • Page 21 Configuration Table 4. Summary of Configuration Functions Newton Function Range/Choices Web Page/ Function Switch Notes/ Default Control Type Resolution Function Name Bank/Setting Conditions Panel Timing/ Timing Control Type Numeric Numeric or Slider Web page only Controls Type pulldown Timing/ 0 to 40.80 ns Fine Delay No submodule Fine Delay control...

  • Page 22: Local Onboard Module Configuration

    Configuration Local Onboard Module Configuration The 8960ENC module can be configured locally using the rotary and toggle switches shown in Figure 8. Two LEDs (CONF and 2nd) indicate status of the configuration process. These four components perform the following: • Function (rotary) switch addresses a desired function for configuration and provides two sets (banks) of 16 functions (0 through 9, A through F), although not all positions are used.

  • Page 23: Onboard Module Configuration

    Configuration Onboard Module Configuration To make configuration settings: 1. Rotate the Function Switch to Bank 1 (2nd LED off) or Bank 2 (2nd LED on) and to the desired function within that bank. Note The Function switch should be kept in Bank 2 position E when not in use to avoid any inadvertent change in configuration.
  • Page 24 Configuration Table 5. Encoder Configuration Functions Function Paddle Paddle Function Description Switch Switch Up Switch Down Input/Output Signal Adjustments Standard Recognition – Automatic standard recognition or manual Auto Manual select enable. Manual Standard – Selection of 525-line or 625-line signal. The internal automatic standard detection is disabled when Manual is selected.
  • Page 25 Configuration Table 5. Encoder Configuration Functions - (continued) Function Paddle Paddle Function Description Switch Switch Up Switch Down Lock Source – Selecting Video forces delay mode even if a reference Video Reference signal is present Increase Decrease Fine delay adjustment Horizontal Delay –...

  • Page 26: Remote Configuration And Monitoring

    Configuration Remote Configuration and Monitoring 8960ENC configuration and monitoring can be performed using a web browser GUI interface or a networked Newton Control Panel when the 8900NET Network Interface module is present in the video frame (Gecko 8900TFN-V frame). Each of these interfaces is described below. Note For remote access, make sure the jumper block on the module is set for both Local and Remote access...

  • Page 27: Web Browser Interface

    Configuration Figure 9. Newton Configurator Example Web Browser Interface The web browser interface provides a graphical representation of module configuration and monitoring. Use of the web interface offers the following considerations: • Provides complete access to all module status and configuration func- tions, including naming of inputs and outputs, factory parameter and name default recalls, E-MEM functions, slot configuration, and SNMP monitoring controls.
  • Page 28 Configuration Note The physical appearance of the graphics on the web pages shown in this manual represent the use of a particular platform, browser and version of 8900NET module software. They are provided for reference only. Web pages will differ depending on the type of platform and browser you are using and the version of the 8900NET software installed in your system.

  • Page 29: 8960Enc Links And Web Pages

    Configuration 8960ENC Links and Web Pages The 8900 web interface GUI provides the following links and web pages for the 8960ENC module (Figure 11): • Status – reports input and reference signal status and module informa- tion (page 30), • Standard Selection – provides controls for setting module line standard and setting output video levels (page 31),...

  • Page 30: Status Web Page

    Configuration Status Web Page The Status web page (Figure 12) shows the input signal status of the com- ponent analog video input. Color coding of the display indicated the signal this status. Refer to Status Monitoring on page 51 for an explanation of the color link coding.

  • Page 31: Standard Selection Web Page

    Configuration Standard Selection Web Page The Standard Selections web page provides controls to set the line stan- dard, enable setup on the vertical interval and the output video, and set the this video output level from the module. link Set the following parameters on this web page: •...
  • Page 32 Configuration setting forces the module to operate in the mode chosen by Manual the user. If is selected, the control will appear and Manual Line Standard allow selection of either (Figure 14). Figure 14. Standard Selection Web Page – Manual Mode Manual Mode •...
  • Page 33 Configuration • Adjust the Output Video Level using either the adjust- Slider Numeric ment mode (see Figure 13 on page 31 for numeric control and Figure 15 for slider control). The gain of the output video is adjusted relative to a calibrated value of 1 V p-p (100%).

  • Page 34: Levels Web Page

    Configuration Levels Web Page The Levels web page provides access to processing amplifier controls. You may select user adjustable to set the values or set the module to factory cal- ibrated levels. this link Set the User Adjustments pulldown to either Calibrate User mode, the module selects preset factory default values opti-...
  • Page 35 Configuration Note Numeric displays are for approximate values only. Calculation of displayed values are subject to decimal place truncation. Variation from the absolute value increases at higher adjustment levels. Figure 17. Levels Web Page – User Mode – Numeric Control Type 8960ENC—Instruction Manual...
  • Page 36 Configuration Figure 18. Levels Web Page – Slider Control Type 8960ENC—Instruction Manual...

  • Page 37: Timing Web Page

    Configuration Timing Web Page The Timing web page shown in Figure 19 on page 38 (Numeric control mode) or Figure 20 on page 39 (Slider control mode) provides lock source selection and fine phase adjustments for the output video. When the optional Frame Sync submodule is installed, additional horizontal and ver- this tical phase adjustments and freeze options become available.
  • Page 38 Configuration Figure 19. Timing Web Page – Numeric Control Type 8960ENC—Instruction Manual...
  • Page 39 Configuration Figure 20. Timing Web Page – Slider Control Type 8960ENC—Instruction Manual...

  • Page 40: Video Processing Web Page

    Configuration Video Processing Web Page Use the Video Processing web page shown in Figure 21 to enable or disable the: • Cross-color removing 2D filter, • Modulated chrominance signal, this link • Burst reference in the output signal, and • Test Mode signal output. In the VI Processing pulldown select VI signal.

  • Page 41: Recall Factory Defaults Web Page

    Configuration Recall Factory Defaults Web Page Factory default settings can be recalled by selecting the Factory Defaults button shown in Figure 22 on the Recall Factory Defaults web page. Figure 22. Factory Default Recall Web Page this link 8960ENC—Instruction Manual...

  • Page 42: Slot Config Web Page

    Configuration Slot Config Web Page Use the Slot Config web page (Figure 23 on page 43) to perform the fol- lowing functions on the 8960ENC module: • – selecting the radio button flashes the yellow Locate Module Flash COMM and CONF LEDs on the front of the module so it can be located in the frame.
  • Page 43 Configuration Figure 23. 8960ENC Slot Config Web Page 8960ENC—Instruction Manual...

  • Page 44: Software Updating

    Software Updating Software Updating Software updating for the module is done using the 8900-FLOAD-CBL assembly available from Grass Valley Customer Service. The 8900-FLOAD-CBL assembly consists of a circuit board and serial and ribbon cables that connect between a serial port on a PC and the ISP con- nector on an 8900 or 2000 module.

  • Page 45: Functional Description

    Functional Description Functional Description Refer to the block diagram in Figure 24 while reading the following func- tional description. Figure 24. 8960ENC Block Diagram On-board +12V Switching Mode Available with Frame Power Supply Module Slot ID Communication Upgrade module Fault Reporting Local User Intra-frame Control Interface Microcontroller...

  • Page 46: Cross-Color Remover

    Functional Description Cross-Color Remover The encoder accepts 525/625 component video and before the composite encoding, removes luminance components that could cause discoloration in high detail diagonal content areas. By doing this at the decoder side, there are no artifacts when using digital comb filtering based decoders such as the 8960DEC Adaptive Decoder.

  • Page 47: Microcontroller

    Functional Description Microcontroller At power up, the microcontroller configures the encoder chip and loads the firmware according to the last stored user settings. The user adjustable parameters are input through a multifunction rotary and toggle switch combination interface with a preset option of the factory recall settings. All the functions are remote read/writable through the intraframe control interface (available in 8900TX/TF/TFN frames).

  • Page 48: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications Table 6. 8960ENC Specifications Parameter Value Input Number of inputs Input signal formats Serial digital video conforming to SMPTE 259M 10-bit, 4:2:2 component digital signal Common Mode Rejection 2 V p-p to 60 Hz 75 Ω, loop-through Impedance Return loss >...
  • Page 49 Specifications Table 6. 8960ENC Specifications - (continued) Parameter Value Serial Digital Outputs Number of outputs Signal type Serial digital video conforming to SMPTE259M 10bit 4:2:2component digital signal Signal Level 800 mV +/-10% 75 Ω on 8900 frame Connector type Output Return Loss >...

  • Page 50: Service

    Service Service The 8960ENC modules make extensive use of surface-mount technology and programmed parts to achieve compact size and adherence to demanding technical specifications. Circuit modules should not be ser- viced in the field unless directed otherwise by Customer Service. If your module is not operating correctly, proceed as follows: •...

  • Page 51: Status Monitoring

    Status Monitoring Status Monitoring This section provides a summary of status monitoring and reporting for a 8900 Series system. It also summarizes what status items are reported and how to enable/disable reporting of each item. There are a number of ways to monitor status of modules, power supplies, fans and other status items depending on the method of monitoring being used.

  • Page 52: Frame Alarm

    Status Monitoring In general, LED colors used on the frame and modules indicate: • Green – normal operation, (Pass) or signal present, module locked. • Red – On continuously = fault condition, flashing = configuration error. • Yellow – On continuously = active condition (configuration mode or communication), flashing in sequence = module locator function.

  • Page 53: Snmp Reporting

    Status Monitoring SNMP Reporting The Gecko 8900 Series system uses the Simple Network Monitoring Pro- tocol (SNMP) internet standard for reporting status information to remote monitoring stations. When SNMP Agent software is installed on the 8900NET module, enabled status reports are sent to an SNMP Manager such as the Grass Valley’s NetCentral application.
  • Page 54 Status Monitoring 8960ENC—Instruction Manual...
  • Page 55 Index Numerics remote control summary table 8900 frame chrominance signal frame alarm local control status reporting remote control 8900FSS (Frame Sync option) summary table installation configuration termination local 8900FSS Frame Sync Newton Control Panel 8900GFR-R rear module Remote, GUI installation summary 8900NET module summary table...
  • Page 56 Index fine delay 8900FSS (Frame Sync option) local control 8900GFR-R rear module remote control front module summary table frame module placement Learn Module Config button Frame Health Reporting LED Reporting Frame Status page line 21 setup freeze controls local control local controls summary table remote controls...
  • Page 57 Index numeric displays overview software download from web standard recognition local control online documentation remote control summary table operational modes Standard Selection web page output video level local control status monitoring remote control Status web page summary table submodule output video setup switches local control sync timing adjustment...
  • Page 58 Index summary table video processing voltage specification web browser overview web site documentation web site FAQ database web site Grass Valley web site software download 8960ENC — Instruction Manual...

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