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HDC-8222
HD-Down Converter and Distribution Amplifier
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  • Page 1 Ross Video Limited HDC-8222 HD-Down Converter and Distribution Amplifier User Manual...
  • Page 2 The material in this manual is furnished for informational use only. It is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as commitment by Ross Video Limited. Ross Video Limited assumes no responsibility or liability for errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual.
  • Page 3 Important Regulatory and Safety Notices Before using this product and any associated equipment, refer to the “Important Safety Instructions” listed below to avoid personnel injury and to prevent product damage. Products may require specific equipment, and/or installation procedures to be carried out to satisfy certain regulatory compliance requirements.
  • Page 4 Notice — Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Ross Video Limited could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. CANADA This Class “A” digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
  • Page 5 The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol invites you to use these systems. If you need more information on the collection, reuse, and recycling systems, please contact your local or regional waste administration. You can also contact Ross Video for more information on the environmental performances of our products.
  • Page 6 Company Address Ross Video Limited Ross Video Incorporated 8 John Street P.O. Box 880 Iroquois, Ontario Ogdensburg, New York Canada, K0E 1K0 USA 13669-0880 General Business Office: (+1) 613 • 652 • 4886 Fax: (+1) 613 • 652 • 4425 Technical Support: (+1) 613 •...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Overview..........................1-2 Features........................1-2 Available Format Conversions ................1-3 Functional Block Diagram....................1-4 Overview ....................... 1-4 Documentation Terms and Conventions................1-5 Installation Before You Begin ........................ 2-2 Static Discharge..................... 2-2 Unpacking......................2-2 Installing the HDC-8222...................... 2-3 Rear Modules for the HDC-8222 ................2-3 Installing a Rear Module ..................
  • Page 8 Service Information Troubleshooting Checklist ....................6-2 Warranty and Repair Policy ....................6-3 ii • Contents HDC-8222 User Manual (Iss. 02)

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Congratulations on choosing an openGear HDC-8222 HD-Down Converter and Distribution Amplifier. Your HDC-8222 is part of a full line of Digital Products within the openGear Terminal Equipment family of products, backed by Ross Video's experience in engineering and design expertise since 1974.

  • Page 10: Overview

    Overview The HDC-8222 is a high quality 10-bit, HD-Down Converter with Serial Digital pass-through and individual Aspect Ratio Controls for HD and SD inputs. The HDC-8222 bridges SMPTE 292 high definition (HD) and 259M-C standard definition (SD) signal formats; allowing high density and low power conversion of HD signals.

  • Page 11: Available Format Conversions

    Available Format Conversions The HDC-8222 has extensive re-format and down conversion capabilities. It can act as a down-converter, Aspect Ratio Converter (ARC), and frame rate converter. The format conversions are listed in Table 1.1. Table 1.1 Supported Format Conversions From HD to SD 1080pSF 23.98Hz 480i 59.94Hz 1080p 29.97Hz...

  • Page 12: Functional Block Diagram

    Functional Block Diagram This section provides a functional block diagram that outlines the workflow of the HDC-8222. Input RCLK Copy 1 (BNC 3) Input RCLK Copy 2 (BNC 4) Re-clocked Outputs Input RCLK Copy 3 (BNC 5) Input RCLK Copy 4 (BNC 6) Dual Rate HD / SD-SDI...

  • Page 13: Documentation Terms And Conventions

    Documentation Terms and Conventions The following terms and conventions are used throughout this manual: • “Frame” refers to DFR-8300 series frame that houses the HDC-8222 card, as well as any openGear frames. • All references to the DFR-8300 series frame also includes all version of the 10-slot (DFR-8310 series) and 20-slot (DFR-8321 series) frames and any available options unless otherwise noted.
  • Page 14 1–6 • Introduction HDC-8222 User Manual (Iss. 02)

  • Page 15: Installation

    Installation In This Chapter This chapter provides instructions for installing the Rear Module(s) for the HDC-8222, installing the card into the frame, cabling details, and updating the card software. The following topics are discussed: • Before You Begin • Installing the HDC-8222 •...

  • Page 16: Before You Begin

    Unpacking Unpack each HDC-8222 you received from the shipping container and ensure that all items are included. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your sales representative or Ross Video directly. 2–2 • Installation...

  • Page 17: Installing The Hdc-8222

    Installing the HDC-8222 This section outlines how to install a Rear Module in a DFR-8300 series frame. The same procedure applies regardless of the frame or card type. However, the specific Rear Module you need to install depends on the frame you are using. Rear Modules for the HDC-8222 The Rear Module for the HDC-8222 depends on the openGear frame you are installing the card into.

  • Page 18: Installing The Hdc-8222

    Installing the HDC-8222 This section outlines how to install the HDC-8222 in a DFR-8300 series frame. If the HDC-8222 is to be installed in any compatible frame other than a Ross Video product, refer to the frame manufacturer’s manual for specific instructions.

  • Page 19: Cabling For The Hdc-8222

    Cabling for the HDC-8222 This section provides information for connecting cables to the installed Rear Modules on the DFR-8300 series frames. Connect the input and output cables according to the following sections. The input is internally terminated with 75ohms. It is not necessary to terminate unused outputs. DFR-8310 Series Frame Cabling Overview In the DFR-8310 series frames, the HDC-8222 is used with the following Rear Modules: •...

  • Page 20: Software Upgrades

    — DashBoard version 3.0.0 or higher is required for this procedure. Use the following procedure to upgrade the software on a card: 1. Contact Ross Technical Support for the latest software version file. 2. Display the Device View of the card by double-clicking its status indicator in the Basic Tree View.

  • Page 21: User Controls

    User Controls In This Chapter There are two methods for monitoring the HDC-8222: via DashBoard™, or using the LEDs and switches on the card-edge. This chapter provides a general overview of the controls available on the card-edge of the HDC-8222. The following topics are discussed: •...

  • Page 22: Card Overview

    Card Overview This section provides a general overview of the HDC-8222 components. Figure 3.1 HDC-8222 — Components 1) Control Settings Switch (S1) 4) BNC 7 Output Select (S7) 7) BNC 10 Output Select (S10) 2) Menu Select Switch (S2) 5) BNC 8 Output Select (S8) 3) Function Select Switches (S3 and S4) 6) BNC 9 Output Select (S9) 1.
  • Page 23 6. BNC 9 Output Select (S9) Use S9 to specify the type of output on BNC 9. • UP — If the switch is in this position, the output is set to SD Analog. • DOWN — If the switch is in this position, the output is set to SD-SDI. 7.

  • Page 24: Configuring The Dip Switches

    Configuring the DIP Switches This section outlines the Control Settings (S1) controls the primary functions of the HDC-8222. There are eight DIP Switches numbered S1.1 to S1.8. Use these DIP Switches, sometimes in conjunction, to access and configure various features of the HDC-8222. •...
  • Page 25 Remote Control Enable (S1.1) This switch enables the remote control interface as follows: • ON — Select this setting to control the HDC-8222 using the DashBoard Control System. This also disables switches S1.2 through S1.8. Control can be either from the remote control (such as DashBoard), or these card-edge switches, but not both.

  • Page 26: Control And Monitoring Features

    Control and Monitoring Features The front-edge of the HDC-8222 has LED indicators for communication activity. This section provides information on the LEDs located on the card-edge of the HDC-8222. Refer to Figure 3.3 for the location of the LEDs. POWER LED Control Settings Switch (S1) LOCK STATUS LED (D2) Menu Select Switch (S3)

  • Page 27: Adjusting Menu Parameters On The Card-Edge

    Table 3.2 LEDs on the HDC-8222 Color Display and Description Green When lit green, this LED indicates an HD lock. LOCK Flashing When flashing, this LED indicates that there is no signal present. STATUS Orange When lit orange, this LED indicates an SD lock. Green When lit green, this LED indicates an input standard of 1080.
  • Page 28 3–8 • User Controls HDC-8222 User Manual (Iss. 02)

  • Page 29: Menus

    Menus In This Chapter This chapter provides a summary of the menus available for the HDC-8222. The following topics are discussed: • DashBoard Menus for the HDC-8222 • Card-edge Menu System • Managing Card Settings • Loading the Factory Defaults HDC-8222 User Manual (Iss.

  • Page 30: Dashboard Menus For The Hdc-8222

    Card Info tab. Table 4.1 Card Info Tab Items Tab Title Item Parameters Description Product HDC-8222 Manufacturer Ross Video Ltd. Card Info Temperature ##.##°C / ###.#°F Current temperature of card at scalar IC (Read-only) +12 Rail Current ### mA Supply current Power #.# W...

  • Page 31: Configuration Menus

    Switch Settings Tab Table 4.3 summarizes the read-only information provided in the Switch Settings tab, that reports the status of the S3 and S4 rotary switches. Table 4.3 Switch Settings Tab Items Tab Title Item Parameters Description Reports which parameter is selected by S3 and S4 Rotary Edge Switch the edge switch...
  • Page 32 Table 4.5 Scalar Tab Items Tab Title Item Parameters Description Adjustment of the horizontal or vertical User Settings zoom or pan settings will automatically SD to SD ARC change SD to SD ARC to User Settings Enable 10% horizontal and vertical reduction Underscan Disable* Disables this feature...
  • Page 33 Ancillary Data Menus Table 4.6 summarizes the Ancillary Data Menu options in DashBoard. Table 4.6 Ancillary Data Menu Items Tab Title Item Parameters Description SD embedded audio will be 24bits deep, Enable* with extended data packets 24-Bit Audio Processing SD embedded audio will be 20bits deep, Disable with no extended data packets Enable*...
  • Page 34 Reticules (Overlay) Menus Table 4.7 summarizes the Reticules (Overlay) Menu options in DashBoard. Table 4.7 Reticules (Overlay) Menu Items Tab Title Item Parameters Description Enable Enables the reticules on the SDI output Disable* Disables this feature Enables the reticules on the Enable analog/composite output Analog...
  • Page 35 Table 4.7 Reticules (Overlay) Menu Items Tab Title Item Parameters Description Range 0-100 Vertical Thickness Enables shadowing outside of the reticule Enable boxes Shadow Disable* Disables this feature Reticules (Overlay) Specifies the percentage of the signal to Shadow Luma Range 0-100 pass Specifies the percentage of the signal to Shadow Chroma...
  • Page 36 Proc Control Menus Table 4.8 summarizes the Proc Control Menu options available in DashBoard. Table 4.8 Proc Control Menu Items Tab Title Item Parameters Description Gain Adjusts the output video gain level Range 0-200 (%) Lift Adjusts the output lift level Range 0-200 (%) Saturation Adjusts the output video saturation level...
  • Page 37 Miscellaneous Menus Table 4.10 summarizes the Miscellaneous Menu options available in DashBoard. Table 4.10 Miscellaneous Items Tab Title Item Parameters Description Off* No reference is specified Selects Ref 1 to use for field locking with Ref. 1 720p input signals Reference Selects Ref 2 to use for field locking with Ref.

  • Page 38: Card-Edge Menu System

    Card-edge Menu System This section summarizes the Card-edge Menu system of the HDC-8222 and how to navigate the menus and options using the S2 and S3 switches on the HDC-8222 card-edge. Navigation Use the following procedure to navigate the card-edge menus of the HDC-8222: 1.
  • Page 39 Table 4.11 Card-edge Menus and Items Parameter Description Saturation Phase Background color hue Background color saturation Background color value Scalar Horizontal and Vertical Aspect Zoom Horizontal Aspect Zoom Vertical Aspect Zoom Horizontal Aspect Pan Vertical Aspect Pan Prefilter type: 1 — Better Edge Response 2 —...
  • Page 40 Table 4.11 Card-edge Menus and Items Parameter Description Center Cross Horizontal Size Venter Cross Vertical Size Center Cross Horizontal Thickness Center Cross Vertical Thickness Reticule(s) follow ARC Reticule Color: 1 — White 2 — Black 3 — Blue 4 — Red Diagnostic setting Shadow Luma Shadow Chroma...

  • Page 41: Managing Card Settings

    Managing Card Settings There are two methods for loading and saving the settings for your HDC-8222. However, the method for managing the card settings is dependent on how S1.1 is configured as this switch determines whether the card can be controlled by the card-edge controls (set to Off) or via DashBoard (set to On).

  • Page 42: Loading The Factory Defaults

    Loading the Factory Defaults The HDC-8222 can be set to the default factory setting locally using the card-edge controls or remotely through DashBoard. The method is determined by how S1.1 is configured. To reset to the default settings using the card-edge controls: Locally the HDC-8222 can be set to the factory defaults by 1.

  • Page 43: Specifications

    Specifications In This Chapter This chapter provides the technical specification information for the HDC-8222. Note that specifications are subject to change without notice. The following topics are discussed: • Technical Specifications HDC-8222 User Manual (Iss. 02) Specifications • 5–1...

  • Page 44: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications This section includes the technical specifications for the HDC-8222. Table 5.1 HDC-8222 Technical Specifications Category Parameter Specification Number of Inputs SMPTE-292 HD-SDI: 1.485Gpbs or 1.485/M Gbps Data Rates Supported SMPTE 259M-C SD-SDI: 270Mbps 720p 25Hz 720p 29.97Hz 720p 50Hz 720p 59.94Hz 1080i 25Hz Frames Rates Supported - HD...
  • Page 45 Table 5.1 HDC-8222 Technical Specifications Category Parameter Specification Differential Gain <0.6% Differential Phase <0.6° Analog Video Signal Level 1V p-p Outputs NTSC: -220mV DC Offset PAL: -350mV Power Consumption Other HDC-8222 User Manual (Iss. 02) Specifications • 5–3...
  • Page 46 5–4 • Specifications HDC-8222 User Manual (Iss. 02)
  • Page 47 Service Information In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections: • Troubleshooting Checklist • Warranty and Repair Policy HDC-8222 User Manual (Iss. 02) Service Information • 6–1...
  • Page 48 Troubleshooting Checklist Routine maintenance to this openGear product is not required. In the event of problems with your HDC-8222, the following basic troubleshooting checklist may help identify the source of the problem. If the frame still does not appear to be working properly after checking all possible causes, please contact your openGear products distributor, or the Technical Support department at the numbers listed under the “Contact Us”...
  • Page 49 In the event that your HDC-8222 proves to be defective in any way during this warranty period, Ross Video Limited reserves the right to repair or replace this piece of equipment with a unit of equal or superior performance characteristics.
  • Page 50 Notes: 6–4 • Service Information HDC-8222 User Manual (Iss. 02)
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  • Page 52 P.O. Box 880, Ross Video Incorporated Ogdensburg, New York, USA 13669-0880 Visit Us Please visit us at our website for: • Company information • Related products and full product lines • On-line catalog • News • Testimonials Ross Part Number: 8222DR-004-02...

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