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KUDOSPRO
ULC2000
Dual Channel UHD Linear Frame Rate Converter
User Manual
13-06517-020 AA
2023-10-18
www.grassvalley.com

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  • Page 1 KUDOSPRO ULC2000 Dual Channel UHD Linear Frame Rate Converter User Manual 13-06517-020 AA 2023-10-18 www.grassvalley.com...

  • Page 2: Patent Information

    Valley USA, LLC, or one of its affiliates or subsidiaries. All other intellectual property rights are owned by GVBB Holdings SARL, Grass Valley USA, LLC, or one of its affiliates or subsidiaries. All third party intellectual property rights (including logos or icons) remain the property of their respective owners.
  • Page 3 The presence of this symbol in or on Grass Valley equipment means that it has been tested and certified as complying with applicable Underwriters Laboratory (UL) regulations and recommendations for USA.
  • Page 4 Notices The presence of this symbol in or on Grass Valley equipment means that it has been tested and certified as complying with applicable Intertek Testing Services regulations and recommendations for USA/Canada. The presence of this symbol in or on Grass Valley product means that it complies with all applicable European Union (CE) directives.
  • Page 5 KudosPro ULC2000 User Manual • This equipment is meant to be installed in a restricted access location. • When installing this equipment, do not attach the power cord to building surfaces. • Products that have no on/off switch, and use an external power supply must be installed in proximity to a main power outlet that is easily accessible.
  • Page 6 Notices fluid in your mouth or skin. If the liquid crystal touches your skin or clothes, wash it off immediately using soap and water. Never swallow the fluid. The toxicity is extremely low but caution should be exercised at all times. Mesures de sécurité...
  • Page 7 KudosPro ULC2000 User Manual La marque C-CSA-US certifie que l’appareil visé a été testé par l'Association canadienne de normalisation (CSA) et reconnu conforme aux exigences applicables en matière de sécurité électrique en vigueur au Canada et aux États- Unis. La marque C-UL-US certifie que l’appareil visé a été testé par Underwriters Laboratory (UL) et reconnu conforme aux exigences applicables en matière de...
  • Page 8 Notices • Ne pas utiliser cet appareil dans une atmosphère explosive. • Présence possible de courants de fuite. Un raccordement à la masse est indispensable avant la mise sous tension. • Après tout travail d’entretien ou de réparation, faites effectuer des contrôles de sécurité par le personnel technique qualifié.
  • Page 9 Grass Valley believes this environmental information to be correct but cannot guarantee its completeness or accuracy since it is based on data received from sources outside our company. All specifications are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 10: Safety And Emc Standards

    Notices Safety and EMC Standards This equipment complies with the following standards: IEC 62368-1: 2018 Audio/video, information and communication technology equipment Part 1: Safety requirements CSA/UL 62368-1:2019 Audio/video, information and communication technology equipment Part 1: Safety requirements EMC Standards This unit conforms to the following standards: EN55032:2015 (Class A) Electromagnetic Compatibility of multimedia equipment - Emission requirements EN61000-3-2:2014 (Class A)
  • Page 11 User Manual EMC Performance of Cables and Connectors Grass Valley products are designed to meet or exceed the requirements of the appropriate European EMC standards. In order to achieve this performance in real installations it is essential to use cables and connectors with good EMC characteristics.
  • Page 12 Notices...

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Patent Information ..............ii Copyright and Trademark Notice.
  • Page 14 Table of Contents The Home Screen ............31 Video Confidence Display .

  • Page 15: Introduction

    Introduction Description The KudosPro ULC2000 is a dual-channel UHD 12G processing unit including independent HDR support and both format and frame-rate conversion for UHD/3G/HD signals. Providing processing for two independent signal paths allows both UHD and HD workflows to be catered for —...

  • Page 16: Product Features

    Introduction Product Features Product Features • UHDTV linear frame rate conversion • Inputs • Up to 4K 12G-SDI • Up to 4K SMPTE.2110 (25G Ethernet, option) • Input / Output frame rates • Up to 60p • Outputs • Up to 4K 12G-SDI •...

  • Page 17: Block Diagram

    KudosPro ULC2000 User Manual • GENLOCK • METADATA (Timecode) • SYSTEM (Network etc.) • Web control (built in web page) • Dual redundant PSUs • Front panel standby control • Power consumption <70W • Front to back cooling • 1RU chassis (depth 325mm) with rack mount...
  • Page 18 Introduction Block Diagram...

  • Page 19: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Inputs and Outputs Signal Inputs Serial Digital Inputs 4 x 75 Ohm UHD 12G/UHD 6G/HD/3Gb/s serial digital with embedded audio Input Standards UHDTV1 video interfaces 12 Gb/s 4K UHD-1 single link to SMPTE ST 2082-10 6 Gb/s 6G-SDI UHD SMPTE ST 2081-10 Mode 1 (Level B-DS) 3 Gb/s HD-SDI, SMPTE ST 425 level A, dual-link level B 1.5 Gb/s HD-SDI SMPTE ST 292/SMPTE ST 299 Reference...
  • Page 20 Technical Specifications Standards Input/Output Standards Supported 720 23.98p 1080 25psf 720 24p 1080 29.97psf 720 25p 1080 30psf 720 29.97p 1080 50p-A 720 30p 1080 59.94p-A 720 50p 1080 60p-A 720 59.94p 1080 50p-B 720 60p 1080 59.94p-B 1080 23.98p 1080 60p-B 1080 24p 2160 23.98p...
  • Page 21 KudosPro ULC2000 User Manual Input 720p (23-60) 1080p-A 2160p (<=30) 2160p (>30) 1080i (50-60) 1080p-B 1080p (<=30) SDI 4     Option A1 (Rx)     Option A2 (Rx)     Output Capabilities Output...
  • Page 22 Technical Specifications Audio Embedded Audio Each processing channel includes up to 32-channel embedded audio processing. PCM audio processing includes channel level gain and delay compensation, as well as pair level routing with L/R swap and phase invert feature. Throughput Delay Input Output Min Delay...

  • Page 23: Installation

    ☞ Note Note Retain the product packaging. It may be required if returning the unit to Grass Valley. Rack Mounting the Unit Ensure that sufficient space is available for the unit. When installing the unit, place on a suitably specified and installed rack shelf and secure the unit using the front rack ears.
  • Page 24 Installation Ventilation...

  • Page 25: Connections

    Connections This section describes the physical input and output connections provided by the KudosPro range. The rear panel accommodates a variety of different connections, depending on the model. The illustration below shows the ULC2000 model with the AES audio option. Balanced AES and Unbalanced AES audio analog audio...

  • Page 26: Power Supply

    HD BNC connectors. Power Supply The KudosPro ULC2000 has two power supply unit connectors on the rear panel as follows: • One primary and one secondary PSU (PSU A and PSU B) Power to the unit must be supplied via suitable power cables, appropriate to the country of operation.

  • Page 27: Front Panel Features

    Front Panel Features The front panel provides a user-friendly interface for complete control of the unit. Various buttons provide easy access to the unit’s features. Front Panel Layout Rotary Control for fast Status scrolling through menus Shortcuts buttons indicators Screen for visual Press to select Home Standby...
  • Page 28 Front Panel Features Front Panel Controls Item Description Standby button Puts the unit into power saving mode. (STANDBY) • When the unit is in normal operation, press and hold for 3 seconds to put the unit into power saving mode. •...

  • Page 29: Numeric Input

    KudosPro ULC2000 User Manual Numeric Input Item Description Single-number Input Single-number entries are input using the rotary control. Multi-number Input Multi-number entries (such as IP Address, Timecode etc.) are input using the rotary control and a cursor. The user should rotate the rotary control to move the cursor to the desired position.

  • Page 30: Limitations

    Front Panel Features Front Panel Controls display. In this mode, the display shows the output video from “SDI out” of the channel selected using the Ch Select button. Once selected, the video confidence display remains on screen. To revert to menus when video confidence monitoring is selected: •...

  • Page 31: System Operation

    System Operation The KudosPro ULC2000 can be controlled directly, using the front panel hardware buttons, or remotely, using either RollCall or a software UI in an HTML5-compliant browser window. The operating instructions given here focus on operation via the front panel. Operation via the browser-based UI follows the same basic control sequences, and should be self- explanatory.

  • Page 32: Entering Numeric Characters From The Rotary Control

    System Operation The Home Screen Using the Front Panel - Basics The front panel buttons provide access to the KudosPro ULC2000 control menus. • Turn the rotary control clockwise to scroll down through a menu list, or anti-clockwise to scroll up.

  • Page 33: Resetting Menu Options To Default Values

    KudosPro ULC2000 User Manual Resetting Menu Options to Default Values To reset a menu option to its default value: • With the menu option selected, press and hold the rotary control for a few seconds. Front Panel Buttons Home Home always results in a return to the Home screen. When in the Home screen, the user may access the full menu structure via one press of the rotary control.

  • Page 34: Output

    System Operation Front Panel Buttons Output Press Output to make settings and adjustments to the video output signal. Available functions are: Menu Option Operation Output standard Use this control to select the required output standard for the active channel. Available options are listed on Standards, on page Scroll through the list until the required output standard is...
  • Page 35 KudosPro ULC2000 User Manual Menu Option Operation Additional A/V delay For progressive sources, this control adds additional video delay from 0 to 8 frames in steps of 1 frame. Preset = 0 frame. For interlaced sources, this control adds additional video delay from 0 to 8 fields in steps of 1 field.

  • Page 36: Video

    System Operation Front Panel Buttons Video Press Video for controls allowing various types of signal processing to be applied to the signal being converted. Available functions are: Menu Option Operation Enable enhanced film mode Enhanced film mode Disable enhanced film mode (default) Cadence Management of input and output cadence.
  • Page 37 KudosPro ULC2000 User Manual Color Correct Menu Option Operation Enable correct Select Enable pre color correction to activate Color correct functions. Red lift Red channel offset can be adjusted from -200mV to +200mV in steps of 0.8mV. Default is 0mV.
  • Page 38 System Operation Front Panel Buttons Menu Option Operation Output format Set the output format. Options are: • SDR (Default) • HLG • PQ • S-Log3 PQ level Sets the grading level (Lw) of the input (PQ > HLG) or output (PQ >...
  • Page 39 KudosPro ULC2000 User Manual Menu Option Operation SDR enhancement Variable enhancement for SDR output (only active when SDR input is selected). SDR enhance threshold Specifies threshold at which enhancement starts (No enhancement is applied below this threshold). Adjusts threshold from 0.2 to 0.8 in 0.7 steps. Default is 0.7.
  • Page 40 System Operation Front Panel Buttons Post-processing To be applied at the end of the processing chain. Process Amplifier (Proc Amp) Menu Option Operation Select Enable proc amp to activate Proc Amp functions. Enable proc amp Master gain Adjusts the contrast and saturation together from -6dB to 6dB in 0.1dB steps.

  • Page 41: Audio

    KudosPro ULC2000 User Manual Audio The Audio button allows you to access audio routing, shuffling and control menus. ☞ Note Note Embedded audio, MADI, Analogue and AES are supported by all models. Terminology in this section: • Source audio (input pairs or channels) refers to audio associated with the incoming source material, which could be embedded audio, balanced or unbalanced AES (audio option only) or analog audio (audio option only);...
  • Page 42 System Operation Front Panel Buttons • Scroll to the Back menu item and press the rotary control to return to the Audio menu. ☞ Note Note AES, Analog and MADI output are defined under common controls as they can only come from one of the channels in a multi-channel product.
  • Page 43 KudosPro ULC2000 User Manual Audio Gain Audio delay enable the user to adjust the audio gain per audio process channel prior to output mapping. Audio gain can be adjusted from -18dB to +18dB in steps of 0.1dB. Default is 0dB.
  • Page 44 System Operation Front Panel Buttons ☞ Note Note Phase invert is available for PCM audio only. ☞ Note Note The Audio Output Mapping menu allows any configuration of audio channels to be routed to the output. Illegal combinations will result in the output being forced to silence.

  • Page 45: Enhance

    KudosPro ULC2000 User Manual Enhance The Enhance button provides horizontal and vertical enhancement tools. The main uses of the enhancer functions are to control aliasing in down-conversion, and to add a subjective impression of sharpness in up-conversion. Individual controls are available to make separate adjustments to horizontal and vertical detail, over different frequency bands, in order to achieve the desired subjective effect.
  • Page 46 System Operation Front Panel Buttons • 5 • 6 Horizontal Enhance Frequency Band Selects the frequency band to which the Horizontal enhance filter is applied. Boost can be set to operate on either the highest or mid frequencies. • Mid •...
  • Page 47 KudosPro ULC2000 User Manual UHD Down Convert ☞ Note Note These settings apply only when converting from UHD to HD. Preset • Confirm to set all enhancers back to default preset values. • Cancel to leave enhancers at the current values.
  • Page 48 System Operation Front Panel Buttons Horizontal Enhance Frequency Band Boost can be set to operate on either the highest or mid frequencies. • Mid • High (default) UHD/UHD Convert Menu Option Operation Preset Click to set all enhancers to default preset values. Vertical filter Select as required: •...
  • Page 49 KudosPro ULC2000 User Manual Menu Option Operation Horizontal enhance Applies horizontal frequency boost to make image visually sharper. Adaptive processing prevents an increase in noise level and excessive boost on textures. Select a level as required. • Off (default) • 1 •...

  • Page 50: Memory

    System Operation Front Panel Buttons Menu Option Operation Horizontal enhance Applies horizontal frequency boost to make image visually sharper. Adaptive processing prevents an increase in noise level and excessive boost on textures. Select a level as required. • Off (default) •...

  • Page 51: Metadata

    KudosPro ULC2000 User Manual Metadata The Metadata menu allows control of all closed caption and teletext information. WST origin & status The unit can pass World System RDD-08 teletext for HD and UHD. Teletext output can be enabled or disabled, and the input and output lines to be used specified.
  • Page 52 System Operation Front Panel Buttons CEA-708 captions The CEA-708 captions controls allow closed captions to be enabled or disabled, and the input and output lines used to be specified. Menu Option Operation Input status Reports the captions that have been detected. Output line Selects the output line on which to insert CEA-708 packets;...

  • Page 53: System

    KudosPro ULC2000 User Manual System The System button enables you to access the unit's genlock, metadata and system parameters, such as network and RollCall settings. Menu Option Operation AES Audio Allows AES output audio pairs to be mapped to the defined AES Input/Output output pairs.
  • Page 54 System Operation Front Panel Buttons Analog Audio I/O Analog I/O Available Choices Analog out 1: Analog output mapping Ch1 Pair 1 to Pair 16 Ch2 Pair 1 to Pair 16 Analog out 2: Ch1 Pair 1 to Pair 16 Ch2 Pair 1 to Pair 16 Analog DAC line-up level Adjusts the analog audio DAC line-up level for analog audio Out Pair 1, from 12dB to 24dB in steps of 0.5dB.
  • Page 55 KudosPro ULC2000 User Manual AUX Video Output The AUX Output (Video) menu maps the required channel to the AUX output. Video AUX Output Available Choices AUX Output List of channels: • Channel 1 • Channel 2 Genlock Genlock locks the output video clock to the genlock source (input or reference), regardless of the video standard.
  • Page 56 System Operation Front Panel Buttons Network Control Function IP configuration Select: • Fixed Address for the unit to use a fixed IP address. • DHCP for the unit to use an IP address assigned by DHCP. Current IP Displays the current IP status. Possible values are: configuration •...
  • Page 57 KudosPro ULC2000 User Manual Unit Status Menu Option Operation Serial number Displays the unit serial number. Software version Displays version number of the software installed on the unit. PSU A State and measured voltage (e.g. OK: 12Vdc; or FAIL:missing) of PSU A.

  • Page 58: Operation Using Rollcall

    This section contains information on using the KudosPro ULC2000 with RollCall. Template Pages The following pages are available for KudosPro ULC2000. Please note that what is displayed on these pages is dependent on the unit’s capabilities. So, the illustrations in this manual may differ somewhat from what is seen in your environment.

  • Page 59: Input/Output

    KudosPro ULC2000 User Manual Input/Output The Input/Output page allows input sources and output destinations to be selected. Input/Output Page...
  • Page 60 System Operation Operation Using RollCall The following facilities are available from this page: Option Operation Input Selects BNC, HDMI or SFP input. Status shown next to the radio button (e.g. loss, current detected standard) Choose from: • SDI 1 (Default) •...
  • Page 61 KudosPro ULC2000 User Manual Option Operation Luma clipper The Luma clipper limits the luminance of the signal at the output. Enable Luma clipper when checked • White max: The upper limit (hard clip point) of the clipper. Choose between 90% to 109% in 1% steps. Default is 103%.

  • Page 62: Video Processing

    System Operation Operation Using RollCall Video Processing Provides controls allowing various types of signal processing to be applied to the signal being converted. Video Processing Page...
  • Page 63 KudosPro ULC2000 User Manual The following facilities are available from this page: Pre-processing Allows video inconsistencies to be corrected. To be applied before any other color processing. Process Amplifier (Proc Amp) Menu Option Operation Select Enable proc amp to activate Proc Amp functions.
  • Page 64 System Operation Operation Using RollCall Menu Option Operation Green lift Green channel offset can be adjusted from -200mV to +200mV in steps of 0.8mV. Default is 0mV. Green gain Green gain can be adjusted from -6dB to +6dB in steps of 0.2dB.
  • Page 65 KudosPro ULC2000 User Manual Color Correct Menu Option Operation Enable correct Select Enable pre color correction to activate Color correct functions. Red lift Red channel offset can be adjusted from -200mV to +200mV in steps of 0.8mV. Default is 0mV.

  • Page 66: Convert Processing

    System Operation Operation Using RollCall Convert Processing The Convert Processing page 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 67 KudosPro ULC2000 User Manual The following facilities are available from this page: Input cadence The Input Cadence controls allow the user to define any cadence associated with the input video. Menu Option Operation Film Cadence If the input content is film-originated with a 2:3 cadence, or simulates film-originated content, the Film cadence check box should be enabled.
  • Page 68 System Operation Operation Using RollCall Output cadence Allows the insertion of film cadence on the output. Output frame rate must be 50, 59 or 60Hz. For all other output frame rates, cadence processing is automatically disabled. Example 1: Input 1080 23p, Output UHD 59p. Input frame sequence: A, B, C, D …...

  • Page 69: Sdr/Hdr

    KudosPro ULC2000 User Manual SDR/HDR The SDR/HDR menu allows HDR parameters to be configured. SDR/HDR Page 1...
  • Page 70 System Operation Operation Using RollCall SDR/HDR Page 2 HDR adjustments are available for some conversions only: SDR Out HLG Out PQ Out S-Log3 Out SDR In HLG In Clip PQ Level (out) PQ In Clip PQ Level (in) PQ Level (out) Clip S-Log3 In Clip...
  • Page 71 KudosPro ULC2000 User Manual Menu Option Operation Detected input Reports the detected SDR/HDR transfer function. Valid values are: • SDR-TV • HLG HDR-TV • PQ HDR-TV • Unknown Bypass LUT Allows the user to bypass the LUT i.e. no HDR/SDR or color.
  • Page 72 System Operation Operation Using RollCall Menu Option Operation White clip level Determines the output clip level for those conversions in which the output range is clipped, i.e. • HLG > SDR • PQ > SDR/HLG/PQ/SLog3 • SLog3 > SDR/HLG/PQ Note: For all other conversions it has no effect White clip level can be adjusted from 80% to 109% in steps of 1%.
  • Page 73 KudosPro ULC2000 User Manual Menu Option Operation SDR OE mode Adjustment to linear section of the gamma function specified in BT.709. Options are: • True BT.709 (default) • Gamma 0.5 Use imported LUT Enable check box if an internal or imported 3D-LUT is to be used.
  • Page 74 System Operation Operation Using RollCall Web Browser Control Interface The buttons at the top of the screen correspond to the equivalent RollCall control pages, and offer the same functionality. The UI is intuitive and easy to use. 2 In the SDR/HDR section, click Choose File; a Windows Browse dialog is displayed. Select the file to be uploaded, and click Open;...
  • Page 75 KudosPro ULC2000 User Manual Colorimetry Select Colorimetry to display the Colorimetry menu. Available functions are: Menu Option Operation Input colorimetry Input colorimetry setting for HD, 3G and UHD. SD is fixed at BT.601. Colorimetry in use is reported as shown: •...

  • Page 76: Audio Input Routing

    System Operation Operation Using RollCall Audio Input Routing Provides control of audio input routing. ☞ Note Note Embedded audio is supported by all models. Analog and AES audio are available only if a UHD with audio option has been purchased. Audio Input Routing page...
  • Page 77 KudosPro ULC2000 User Manual Audio Terminology: • Source audio (input pairs or channels) refers to audio associated with the incoming source material, which could be embedded audio, balanced AES (audio option only) or analog audio (audio option only); • Process pairs or channels (sometimes abbreviated to process pr in the menus) refer to audio processing channels, to which input audio pairs may be assigned;...
  • Page 78 System Operation Operation Using RollCall Analog Level Operation Pair 1 Analog ADC Adjusts the analog audio ADC headroom level for analog audio input headroom Pair 1, from 12 dB to 24 dB in steps of 0.5 dB. Preset is 18 dB. Pair 2 Analog ADC Adjusts the analog audio ADC headroom level for analog audio input headroom...
  • Page 79 KudosPro ULC2000 User Manual AES I/O Configuration To configure a port, locate it on the AES x port lists, then select either: • Use As Input, or • A pair to set as an output. AES Balanced/Unbalanced Enables either balanced or unbalanced audio. Select as required.

  • Page 80: Audio Delay

    System Operation Operation Using RollCall Audio Delay Audio Delay page...
  • Page 81 KudosPro ULC2000 User Manual Audio Control Available Choices Audio Delay Delay can be adjusted for each of the sixteen audio channels. The adjustment range is -40ms to +500ms in 1ms steps. The default value is 0ms. To adjust delay offset, first select the process channel from...

  • Page 82: Audio Gain

    System Operation Operation Using RollCall Audio Gain Audio gain can be adjusted from -18dB to +18dB in steps of 0.1dB. Default is 0dB. Use the channel sliders to adjust the gain on individual channels. Alternatively, use the Master control to adjust the gain for all channels at once. Audio Gain page...

  • Page 83: Audio Output Mapping

    KudosPro ULC2000 User Manual Audio Output Mapping Audio output mapping allows routing from each process pair to the output. Facilities to invert audio phase and insert tone or silence are also available here. Audio Output Mapping page ☞ Note Note The Audio Output Mapping menu allows any configuration of audio channels to be routed to the output.
  • Page 84 System Operation Operation Using RollCall Assigning an output from a processing channel To use source audio from Input 3 in Output 3: • Open the Audio Output Mapping page. • In the Mapping section, select the button in the position where the Input Channel 3 column intersects with the Output Channel 3 row: Audio Output Mapping Selection Additional processing options are available:...

  • Page 85: Enhance

    KudosPro ULC2000 User Manual Enhance The Enhance button provides horizontal and vertical enhancement tools. The main uses of the enhancer functions are to control aliasing in down-conversion, and to add a subjective impression of sharpness in up-conversion. Individual controls are available to make separate adjustments to horizontal and vertical detail, over different frequency bands, in order to achieve the desired subjective effect.
  • Page 86 System Operation Operation Using RollCall Enhance page 2...
  • Page 87 KudosPro ULC2000 User Manual UHD Up Convert ☞ Note Note These settings apply only when converting from HD to UHD. Preset • Confirm to set all enhancers to default preset values. • Cancel to leave enhancers at the current values.
  • Page 88 System Operation Operation Using RollCall • Off (default) • 1 • 2 Clean Edge Adaptive processing to remove 'ringing' often evident in up-conversion processing. Normally enabled. • Disable • Enable (default) Horizontal Transient Enhance Sharp vertical edge detail in the HD source, such as captions and graphics, is identified. The gradient of these transients is increased to occupy the full UHD bandwidth.
  • Page 89 KudosPro ULC2000 User Manual • Wide 1: Allows some alias frequencies to pass, which may give an apparent increase in picture sharpness. • Wide 2: Allows a wider band of alias frequencies to pass. • Boost 1: Applies a small amount of boost within the HD frequency band. This can increase the visual sharpness of the down-converted image.
  • Page 90 System Operation Operation Using RollCall UHD/UHD Convert Menu Option Operation Preset Click to set all enhancers to default preset values. Vertical filter Select as required: • Narrow 2: Reduces the vertical bandwidth of the conversion process. • Narrow 1: As above but with less bandwidth reduction. •...
  • Page 91 KudosPro ULC2000 User Manual HD/HD Convert Menu Option Operation Preset Click to set all enhancers to default preset values. Vertical filter Select as required: • Narrow 2: Reduces the vertical bandwidth of the conversion process. • Narrow 1: As above but with less bandwidth reduction.

  • Page 92: Memory

    System Operation Operation Using RollCall Memory Enhance page 1 The Memory button allows the unit to be reset to one of 10 previously saved configurations. Available functions are: Menu Option Operation Memory Select Selects the required memory to recall, save or clear. Recall Memory Press to load the contents of the selected memory.

  • Page 93: Metadata

    KudosPro ULC2000 User Manual Metadata The Metadata page provides control of closed caption and teletext information. Metadata page The following facilities are available from this page:...
  • Page 94 System Operation Operation Using RollCall WST origin & status The unit can pass World System RDD-08 teletext for HD or UHD. Teletext output can be enabled or disabled, and the input and output lines to be used specified. SMPTE RDD08 - Up to 15 lines can be encoded in the OP47 packet. A maximum of three packets are allowed on the output, each with individual line number controls.
  • Page 95 KudosPro ULC2000 User Manual CEA-708 captions The CEA-708 captions controls allow closed captions to be enabled or disabled, and the input and output lines used to be specified. Menu Option Operation Input status Reports the captions that have been detected.

  • Page 96: Anc Bridge

    System Operation Operation Using RollCall ANC Bridge The ANC Bridge page allows the ANC Bridge to be configured. ANC Bridge page The following facilities are available from this page: Control Function Input (repeated for blocks 1 - 7): Selects DID value (range 0 to 0xFF, default = 0). SDID Selects SDID value (range 0 to 0xFF, default = 0).
  • Page 97 KudosPro ULC2000 User Manual Control Function Enable Enables insertion of the selected packet on the output. Repeat packet Used to insert packets on every frame when converting from: • Interlaced to high frame rate progressive. • Low frame rate progressive to interlaced.

  • Page 98: Timecode

    System Operation Operation Using RollCall Timecode The Timecode page enables setup and control of the unit's timecode options for VITC (Vertical Interval Timecode) and LTC (Linear Timecode). In the HD domain, both Embedded VITC and Embedded LTC are supported. Timecode page When present, timecode can be handed over from the input or internally generated.
  • Page 99 KudosPro ULC2000 User Manual Menu Option Operation • Embedded LTC (default) Source • Embedded VITC Status Reports the output line containing timecode. Mode • Follow input (default): When active, only the selected source type of ANC packet is inserted into the output video. So, the action on timecode loss is applicable only to the selected ATC type.

  • Page 100: Status

    System Operation Operation Using RollCall Status The Status page displays basic information about the module, such as the serial number and software version. Use the functions on the page to restart the unit.
  • Page 101 KudosPro ULC2000 User Manual Setup page The following functions are available:...
  • Page 102 System Operation Operation Using RollCall Control Function Status: Serial number Unit serial number. Serial number Displays the unique serial number of the unit. Software version Currently installed software version number. PSU A Displays the voltage currently being output by PSU A. PSU B Displays the voltage currently being output by PSU B.

  • Page 103: Network

    KudosPro ULC2000 User Manual Network The Network page allows network settings to be configured. Network page The following functions are available:...
  • Page 104 System Operation Operation Using RollCall Control Function Ethernet: IP Config Select: • Fixed Address for the unit to use a fixed IP address. • DHCP for the unit to use an IP address assigned by DHCP. Current IP Config Displays the current IP status. Possible values are: •...

  • Page 105: Snmp

    KudosPro ULC2000 User Manual SNMP The SNMP page allows SNMP settings to be configured. SNMP page...
  • Page 106 System Operation Operation Using RollCall The following functions are available: Control Function Read-only Enter the read community string. Default is “public”. Community Write-only Enter the write community string. Default is “private”. Community System Contact Enter the name of the person responsible for the managed node. System Name Enter the name of the managed node.

  • Page 107: Genlock

    KudosPro ULC2000 User Manual Genlock The Genlock page provides control over system interaction with timing references. Genlock page...
  • Page 108 System Operation Operation Using RollCall Genlock locks 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 109: Operation Via Web Browser

    User Manual Operation Via Web Browser The KudosPro ULC2000 can be operated from a web browser as well as from the front panel. Simply type the unit's IP address, shown on the bottom of the Home screen, into a browser address bar.

  • Page 110: Browser-Only Operations

    System Operation Operation Via Web Browser Browser-only Operations Front Panel soft button 1 Open a suitable browser window, type the unit’s IP address into the address bar and press R . The browser connects to the unit and the UI is displayed. ETURN 2 Click Utility, then click Front Panel;...
  • Page 111 KudosPro ULC2000 User Manual Browser Control Interface - Software Upgrade Progress of the upgrade is displayed in the Status field; note that the unit will reboot as part of the process. 5 When the upgrade is complete, a confirmatory message will be displayed. Successful completion is also confirmed by the Software Version field at the top of the Setup page, which should reflect the new software version.
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    1-800-547-8949 (US and Canada) or +1 530 478 4148. To obtain a local phone number for the support center nearest you, please consult the Contact Us section of Grass Valley’s website, www.grassvalley.com. An online form for e-mail contact is also available from the website. Customers with a support contract should call their personalized number, which can be found in their contract, and be ready to provide their contract number and details.

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