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- Page 1 Ross Video Limited UDC-8225(-W) MD-SDI Up/Down/Cross Converter User Manual Ross Part Number: 8225DR-004 Issue: 02A...
- 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 a 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 so as to avoid personnel injury and to prevent product damage. Products may require specific equipment, and /or installation procedures be carried out to satisfy certain regulatory compliance requirements.
- Page 4 Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case users will be required to correct the interference at their own expense. Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Ross Video Ltd. could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
- 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.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction In This Chapter ........................1-1 A Word of Thanks....................1-1 Overview ........................1-1 Functional Block Diagram ..................1-2 Features ........................1-3 Documentation Terms ....................1-4 Installation and Setup In This Chapter ........................2-1 Static Discharge......................2-1 Unpacking ........................2-1 Local Reference Termination Jumper ..............2-2 Rear Module Installation (Optional) ................2-2 Board Installation .....................2-3 BNC Labels ......................2-4 Cable Connections....................2-4... - Page 8 Service Information In This Chapter ........................6-1 Troubleshooting Checklist..................6-1 Power LED Conditions.................... 6-2 Bootload Button....................... 6-2 Warranty and Repair Policy ..................6-2 Ordering Information UDC-8225 and Related Products................... 7-1 ii • Contents UDC-8225(-W) User Manual (Iss. 02A)
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Page 9: Introduction
UDC-8225 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. You will be pleased at how easily your new UDC-8225 fits into your overall working environment. -
Page 10: Functional Block Diagram
The UDC-8225 converts the incoming SDI video, on the main SDI In, to any supported video format. Using advanced video de-interlacing algorithms, dynamic edge detection, adaptive noise reduction circuitry and full 10-bit processing, format conversion is performed with the highest possible picture quality. -
Page 11: Features
Figure 2. Simplified Block Diagram of UDC-8225 Functions with Wings Input Features The following features make the UDC-8225 the best solution for SD to HD up-conversion, HD to SD down-conversion, SD to SD aspect ratio conversion, as well as HD to HD cross-conversion: •... -
Page 12: Documentation Terms
• Includes the following inputs and outputs: 1 reclocked copy of the input 1 reclocked copy of the Wings input (Wings Input licensed feature only) 2 processed SDI outputs • 5 year transferable warranty • Fully compliant with openGear specifications Documentation Terms The following terms are used throughout this guide: •... -
Page 13: Installation And Setup
Unpack each UDC-8225 you received from the shipping container, and check the contents against the packing list to ensure that all items are included. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your sales representative or Ross Video directly. Installation and Setup • 2-1... -
Page 14: Local Reference Termination Jumper
Local Reference Termination Jumper If you have elected to use a local reference signal, it must be terminated on the card with jumper J20. To terminate the local reference on the card, see Figure 3: Figure 3. Reference Termination Jumper Set jumper J20 local reference options as follows: •... -
Page 15: Board Installation
Due to slot space requirements, a maximum of five UDC-8225 modules can be installed in a DFR-8300 series frame. Ross Video recommends locating the UDC- 8225 modules in Slots 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9. Note that Slot 1 is the left most slot as you look into the frame from the front. -
Page 16: Bnc Labels
2. After selecting the desired card frame slot, hold the UDC-8225 card by the edges and carefully align the card edges with the slots in the frame. Then fully insert the card into the frame until the rear connection plugs are properly seated on the midplane and rear modules. -
Page 17: Installing Licensed Software Keys
UDC-8225 card you wish to install the licensed software key for. The DashBoard Control System software and manual are available from the Ross Video website. • Ensure that you are using version 2.0, or higher, of the Dashboard Control System Software. - Page 18 3. Select the Setup tab in the Device View to display the setup information. 4. Make a note of the Request Code in the Wings License Adapter box. 5. Contact Ross Video Technical Support using the information found in the “Contact Us” section of this manual.
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Page 19: User Controls
User Controls In This Chapter This chapter contains a description of the UDC-8225 user controls: • Card-edge User Controls • LEDs User Controls • 3-1 UDC-8225(-W) User Manual (Iss. 02A) -
Page 20: Card-Edge User Controls
Card-edge User Controls The following are general descriptions of the user controls identified in the figure below. Figure 7. Card-edge User Controls SW1 — Reset Switch This button is used for rebooting the card. SW3 — Menu Switch The Menu Switch (SW3) is used to navigate the UDC-8225 menu system and configure item parameters. -
Page 21: Leds
LEDs The front-edge of the card features LEDs that display the status of the input signals. As selections are made in the menus, the LEDs display the status of the input signals. Descriptions are provided in the following table: Table 1. Selection and Status LED Descriptions Color Location Display and Description... - Page 22 3-4 • User Controls UDC-8225(-W) User Manual (Iss. 02A)
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Page 23: Control And Monitoring
Control and Monitoring In This Chapter This chapter provides a detailed explanation of controlling and monitoring your UDC-8225. The following topics are discussed: • Aspect Ratio Conversion • Output Format Reference Compatibility • Wings Input Setup • Heads-Up Display • DashBoard Control System Software •... - Page 24 Zoom Mode Conversion preserves proportions and ensures that the entire output is filled. This results in parts of the input image being cropped out. When converting from HD to SD, the sides of the input are cropped; when converting from SD to HD, the top and bottom of the input are cropped. For example, the following figure demonstrates the result of aspect ratio conversion using the Zoom mode when converting from SD to HD.
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Page 25: Output Format Reference Compatibility
Panoramic Mode Conversion maps the full input image onto the full output image. However, the scale factors vary spatially across the image. Proportions are preserved near the center of the image, but there is distortion near the edges of the image. Output Format Reference Compatibility Your UDC-8225 can lock the Output format to a selectable reference source with adjustable offset, and function as a frame synchronizer. -
Page 26: Heads-Up Display
• if there is a mismatch between the video format of the Wings video input and the selected output format, an error is indicated on the UDC-8225 card. For information on the LEDs status displays, refer to Table 1. Cropping The Wings Crop menu option allows you to reduce the foreground (format converted) image by removing parts of the image, depending on the mode selected. - Page 27 SW3 — Menu Switch The Menu Switch (SW3) is used to navigate the UDC-8225 menu system and configure item parameters. The Menu Switch is a five-direction, square, finger joystick. Figure 12. Menu Switch With the card edge facing you, use the following menu switch actions to navigate the menu and configure parameters: •...
- Page 28 Using the Heads-Up Display Use the following procedure to configure a menu item parameter using the Heads-Up Display: 1. Press the Menu Switch In to bring up the display. The Heads-Up Display is automatically displayed upon initial power up. The display appears with the currently selected menu highlighted. Active, changeable parameters appear in yellow.
- Page 29 4. Press Up or Down on the Menu Switch to scroll to a menu item. 5. Press In on the Menu Switch to edit a menu parameter. The menu item becomes yellow and the parameter is highlighted. Figure 15. Parameter Selected 6.
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Page 30: Dashboard Control System Software
MFC-8310-N Network controller card. This card is required in order to use the DashBoard Control System to configure the UDC-8225. The DashBoard Control System Software and User Manual can be downloaded from the Ross Video website. Using the DashBoard Menus You must first install the DashBoard Control System software on your computer. - Page 31 Configuration Menus Table 3 summarizes the Configuration Menu options available through the DashBoard Control System Software or your Heads-Up Display. Table 3. Configuration Menu Functions Menus Items Parameters Description Formatting is determined by the selected video reference: • 50 Hz ⎯ Monitoring format is PAL Reference * •...
- Page 32 Menus Items Parameters Description Resets timing to 0 lines, 0 Minimum Delay Reset (to 0) pixels 480i 59.94 * 720p 59.94 1080i 59.94 Output Format 576i 50 720p 50 1080i 50 Output Auto* 16:9 for HD, 4:3 for SD Input Aspect Ratio† 16:9 14:9 Same parameters as...
- Page 33 Menus Items Parameters Description Crops the format converted Wings Crop 0% – 5% image. The default is 0%. Adjusts the card video gain Video Gain 0 – 200% (100*) percentage level Adjusts the card output Chroma Gain 0 – 200% (100*) chroma gain percentage (C and C simultaneously)
- Page 34 The following table summarizes the Status Menu options available through the DashBoard Control System or your Heads-Up Display. Table 4. Status Menu Functions Menus Items Parameters Description Product UDC-8225 Manufacturer Ross Video Ltd. Board Rev Product Serial Number ######### (Read-only) Option Board Software Rev #.## Firmware Rev Converter Rev #.##...
- Page 35 Menus Items Parameters Description On-board processing memory RAM Available available EE Bank Storage count Green LED Icon No Input Invalid Input Red LED Icon No Reference (Error State) Invalid Ref Signal Status Ref Unlocked Signal Audio Error (Read-only) Yellow LED Icon The Wings Input feature is (Warning State) enabled, but the video format...
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Page 36: Snmp Monitoring And Control
Menus Items Parameters Description 720p/59.94 720p/50 Audio not present when audio Signal group set to Pass (Read-only) (See Audio Tab) Audio not present when audio group set to Mute, Test Audio Group 1 to 4 Tone, or Disable Status (See Audio Tab) Synchronous audio present on group Asynchronous audio present... -
Page 37: Specifications
Specifications In This Chapter This chapter includes the Technical Specifications table for the UDC-8225 card. Specifications • 5-1 UDC-8225(-W) User Manual (Iss. 02A) - Page 38 Table 5. UDC-8225 - Technical Specifications Category Parameter Specification Number of Inputs Number of Inputs with Wings Input option installed 480i/59.94 (SMPTE 259M) 576i/50 (SMPTE 259M) Data Rates and 1080i/59.94 (SMPTE 292M) SMPTE Standards Serial Digital 1080i/50 (SMPTE 292M) Accommodated Video Inputs 720p/59.94 (SMPTE 292M) 720p/50 (SMPTE 292M)
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Page 39: Troubleshooting Checklist
Ross Video Technical Support department at the numbers listed under the “Contact Us” section at the end of this manual. -
Page 40: Power Led Conditions
I/O module connections, or call Technical Support. Bootload Button In the unlikely event of a complete card failure, you may be instructed by a Ross Technical Support specialist to perform a complete software reload on the UDC-8225. To perform this task, perform the following steps: 1. - Page 41 UDC-8225. If required, a temporary replacement module will be made available at a nominal charge. Any shipping costs incurred will be the responsibility of you, the customer. All products shipped to you from Ross Video Limited will be shipped collect.
- Page 42 6-4 • Service Information UDC-8225(-W) User Manual (Iss. 02A)
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Page 43: Ordering Information
UDC-8225 and Related Products Your UDC-8225 MD-SDI Universal Up/Down/Cross Converter is a part of the openGear family of products. Ross Video offers a full line of openGear terminal equipment including distribution, conversion, monitoring, synchronizers, encoders, decoders, AES, keyers, switches, as well as analog audio and video products. - Page 44 613 • 349 • 0006 After Hours Support 613 • 652 • 4425 General Information solutions@rossvideo.com E-MAIL Technical Support techsupport@rossvideo.com 8 John Street, Ross Video Limited Iroquois, Ontario, Canada POSTAL K0E 1K0 SERVICE P.O. Box 880, Ross Video Incorporated Ogdensburg, New York, USA 13669-0880...
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