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© Copyright 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
EVERTZ MICROSYSTEMS LTD.
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Version 1.3.1 Feb 2002
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  • Page 1 Version 1.3.1 Feb 2002 The material contained in this manual consists of information that is the property of Evertz Microsystems and is intended solely for the use of purchasers of the X-9504 and X-HD9504 Routers. Evertz Microsystems expressly prohibits the use of this manual for any purpose other than the operation of the Router.
  • Page 2 WARNING Changes or Modifications not expressly approved by Evertz Microsystems Ltd. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Use of unshielded plugs or cables may cause radiation interference. Properly shielded interface cables with the shield connected to the chassis ground of the device must be used.
  • Page 3 X-9504 and X-HD9504 Series Router Manual REVISION HISTORY REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE Original Version June 99 Updated Menu structure to support GVG Ten XL protocol and GPI Mode Aug 00 Updated Table 2-4 to correct Pinout labels May 01 Added support for RS-232 and RS-422 external control...
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  • Page 5 X-9504 and X-HD9504 Series Router Manual The following document describes the operational changes to the 9504 Series Routers related to firmware version 1.21. References to the 9504 manual are to version 1.2 printed May 2001. Added Features • GVG Ten XL SMPTE serial control protocol •...
  • Page 6 X-9504 and X-HD9504 Series Router Manual Router End Controller End 9 pin D Belden 9 pin D Male 9729 Male -------1a------ -------2b------ ---drain 2---- RxGnd ---drain 1---- TxGnd -------1b----- -------2a------ Frame Gnd Shield ---drain 1---- Frame Gnd Shield Table 2-5: RS422 Remote Control Adapter Cable Menu Structure Changed to add new features.
  • Page 7 X-9504 and X-HD9504 Series Router Manual 3.1.1. Selecting the External Remote Control Protocol External Control Gvg ten xl ASCII Gvg ten XL SMPTE This menu item is used to select the protocol used for control by routing switcher control devices. The External Control, Baud Rate, Serial Format, and Serial Address settings must be set to match the desired control protocol.
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  • Page 9 X-9504 and X-HD9504 Series Router Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS OVERVIEW...........................1-1 1.1. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL....................1-1 1.2. GLOSSARY..........................1-2 Revision 1.3...
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  • Page 11 X-9504 and X-HD9504 Series Router Manual OVERVIEW The X-9504 and X-HD9504 series four input routing switchers provide a convenient, low cost way to route Standard and High definition serial digital signals. The X-9504 series routers are used for 270, 360 &...
  • Page 12 X-9504 and X-HD9504 Series Router Manual Chapter 2 gives a detailed description of the rear panel connectors, and how the Router should be connected into your system. Chapter 3 gives a detailed description of the operation of the front panel controls, starting with an overview of the pushbuttons and front panel indicators.
  • Page 13 X-9504 and X-HD9504 Series Router Manual A circuit that uses digital sampling to convert an A-TO D CONVERTER (ANALOG-TO-DIGITAL): analog signal into a digital representation of that signal. BIT: A binary representation of 0 or 1. One of the quantized levels of a pixel.
  • Page 14 GVG TEN-XL: A 10 x 1 router made by the Grass Valley Group. The serial control protocol used for this router has become an industry standard. The control protocol used to control the Evertz 95XX series routers is an extension of this protocol.
  • Page 15 X-9504 and X-HD9504 Series Router Manual PIXEL: The smallest distinguishable and resolvable area in a video image. A single point on the screen. In digital video, a single sample of the picture. Derived from the words picture element. RESOLUTION: The number of bits (four, eight, ten, etc.) determines the resolution of the signal.
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  • Page 17: Table Of Contents

    2.5. CONNECTING THE GENERAL PURPOSE INPUTS AND OUTPUTS ........2-5 2.6. CONTROLLING THE ROUTER USING THE EXTERNAL SERIAL PROTOCOL.....2-9 2.6.1. Connecting the Router to a Grass Valley Ten XL Control Device ........2-9 2.6.2. Connecting the X-9504-AES-X AES Extender To The Main Router......... 2-10 Figures Figure 2-1: Rear Panel Layout......................2-1 Figure 2-2: General Purpose I/O Schematic..................2-6...
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  • Page 19: Installation

    Figure 2-1: Rear Panel Layout The following sections describe the purpose of the rear panel connectors of the X-9504 and X-HD9504 4 X 1 Router. Sections 2.1.1 to 2.1.6 describe the specific signals that should be connected to the units.

  • Page 20: Remote Control Connections

    X-9504 and X-HD9504 Series Router Manual 2.1.4. Remote Control Connections COM 1 An RS-232 or RS-485 serial interface used for updating the firmware or external serial remote control. The Setup menu is used to configure the COM 1 port for external control or firmware updating and to configure the port for RS-485 or RS-232 operation.

  • Page 21: Gen Lock Video Connections

    X-9504 and X-HD9504 Series Router Manual 2.1.5. Gen Lock Video Connections GENLOCK is a high impedance loop through for connecting an analog video or tri-level sync (X-HD9504 only) reference. The VIDEO REFERENCE setup menu item is used to select the correct type of video reference being used.

  • Page 22: Connecting The Remote Control Panel

    X-9504 and X-HD9504 Series Router Manual Never replace with a fuse of greater value. 2.4. CONNECTING THE REMOTE CONTROL PANEL The 9504 series routers can be sold with integrated front panel control, or with a rack mountable remote control panel. When the units are shipped with the remote panel, the front panel of the unit has only the PSU Status indicators.

  • Page 23: Connecting The General Purpose Inputs And Outputs

    X-9504 and X-HD9504 Series Router Manual Y Adapter End Remote Panel End 9 pin D Belden 9 pin D Male 9729 Male -------1a------ -------2b------ Rx Gnd ---drain 2---- RxGnd Tx Gnd ---drain 1---- TxGnd -------1b----- -------2a------ Frame Gnd Shield ---drain 1----...

  • Page 24: Figure 2-2: General Purpose I/O Schematic

    X-9504 and X-HD9504 Series Router Manual Figure 2-2: General Purpose I/O Schematic Page 2-6 INSTALLATION Revision 1.3...

  • Page 25: Figure 2-3: Powering The General Purpose Input Opto Isolators From The Router

    X-9504 and X-HD9504 Series Router Manual Figure 2-3: Powering the General Purpose Input Opto Isolators from the Router Alternately, an external voltage source may be applied (Figure 2-4). The Vext voltage must be greater than the voltage supplied to GPI by at least 5v.

  • Page 26: Figure 2-5: Powering The General Purpose Output Opto Isolators From The Router

    X-9504 and X-HD9504 Series Router Manual Figure 2-5: Powering the General Purpose Output Opto Isolators from the Router Figure 2-6: Powering the General Purpose Output Opto Isolators from an External Power Supply Page 2-8 INSTALLATION Revision 1.3...

  • Page 27: Controlling The Router Using The External Serial Protocol

    X-9504 and X-HD9504 Series Router Manual 2.6. CONTROLLING THE ROUTER USING THE EXTERNAL SERIAL PROTOCOL The 9504 series routers can be controlled from router control devices or it can control other devices employing industry standard router control protocols. The control device is connected to the router using the COM1 connector on the rear panel.

  • Page 28: Connecting The X-9504-Aes-X Aes Extender To The Main Router

    2.6.2. Connecting the X-9504-AES-X AES Extender To The Main Router The X-9504-AES-X is a 2 channel AES only router that is controlled as a slave from the main router. Connect the two routers together using the cable shown in Table 2-6. On the main router, set the Serial Control menu setting to master.
  • Page 29 X-9504 and X-HD9504 Series Router Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS OPERATION..........................3-1 3.1. OVERVIEW OF THE FRONT PANEL DISPLAY AND CONTROLS .........3-1 3.1.1. Video Router Controls .......................3-1 3.1.2. AES Audio Router Controls ....................3-1 3.1.3. Panel Lock.........................3-2 3.1.4. Setup Key Group .......................3-2 3.1.5. Dual Button Keystrokes .....................3-2 3.2.
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  • Page 31: Operation

    X-9504 and X-HD9504 Series Router Manual OPERATION The router electronics is housed in a 1RU rack mount frame and is controlled from the built-in front panel controls. Each model can also be purchased with an optional rack mount remote control panel that replaces the built-in control panel.

  • Page 32: Panel Lock

    X-9504 and X-HD9504 Series Router Manual the BREAK AWAY button again to return the unit to the audio-follow mode, where the AES router sections follow the video inputs. A/B SELECT This button allows the user to select which of the two AES routers the AES AUDIO BUS buttons control when the AES router section is in break away mode.

  • Page 33: Led Status Indicators

    X-9504 and X-HD9504 Series Router Manual SELECT + AES AUDIO BUS 1,2,3,4 This key press is used to enter source labeling mode and initiates labeling one of the audio sources. SELECT + STATUS This key press is used in conjunction with the FACTORY RESET item in the setup menu.

  • Page 34: Front Panel Setup Menu

    X-9504 and X-HD9504 Series Router Manual PANEL LOCK Indicates that the control panel is locked. In this state all front panel buttons are disabled except for the PANEL LOCK button. 3.3. FRONT PANEL SETUP MENU The SETUP menu system uses the 16 digit alphanumeric display and provides a quick, intuitive method of configuring the Router.

  • Page 35: Selecting The Video Reference Type

    The standard definition X-9504 series router can accept only NTSC or PAL video references. 3.3.2. Selecting how the Analog Video Reference aligns with the Digital HD signals...

  • Page 36: Selecting The Baud Rate For External Remote Control Port

    X-9504 and X-HD9504 Series Router Manual 3.3.5. Selecting the Baud Rate for External Remote Control Port Baud Rate 38400 19200 9600 This menu item is used to select the baud rate used by the External Remote Control port. The baud rate normally will vary depending on the routing switcher control device.

  • Page 37: Selecting The General Purpose Contact Closure Output Functions

    X-9504 and X-HD9504 Series Router Manual 3.3.10. Selecting the General Purpose Contact Closure Output Functions GPO1 Assignment Switch trig Gen missing Psu alarm GPO2 Assignment Switch trig Gen missing Psu alarm These two menu items are used to select the functions for the two general purpose contact closure outputs.

  • Page 38: How To Restore The Factory Default Settings

    X-9504 and X-HD9504 Series Router Manual This menu item allows the user to set the brightness of the front panel display. Press the SELECT key to change the brightness. Use the ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ and ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ arrows to select the desired brightness and press the SELECT key to save the new display brightness.
  • Page 39 X-9504 and X-HD9504 Series Router Manual GPI inputs are brought low, the corresponding Video Input Bus is routed to the video router output. If multiple inputs are active the GPI is ignored until a single input is recognized. For example when GPI2 is activated then video bus input 2 will be switched to the video output.
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  • Page 41 4.1.2. Video Specifications X-HD9504 ...................4-1 4.1.2.1. HD Video Inputs ......................4-1 4.1.2.2. HD Video Outputs ......................4-2 4.1.3. Gen Lock Input........................4-2 4.1.4. AES Audio (X-9504-AES-C and X-HD9504-AES-C versions only)........4-2 4.1.5. Electrical ..........................4-2 4.2. DIP SWITCH SETTINGS ......................4-3 4.3. UPDATING THE FIRMWARE IN THE ROUTER ................4-3 4.3.1.
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  • Page 43: Technical Description

    X-9504 and X-HD9504 Series Router Manual TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 4.1. SPECIFICATIONS 4.1.1. Video Specifications X-9504 4.1.1.1. SD Video Inputs Standards: Standard Version: SMPTE 259M (270Mb/s, 360Mb/s, 540Mb/s) ATSC Version: SMPTE 310M (19.4 Mb/s) Number of Inputs: Connector: BNC per IEC 169-8...

  • Page 44: Hd Video Outputs

    Composite Bi-level sync (525i/59.94 or 625i/50) 300 mV Connectors: BNC per IEC 169-8 Termination: High impedance loop through 4.1.4. AES Audio (X-9504-AES-C and X-HD9504-AES-C versions only) Number of Channels: 2 Number of Inputs: 4 per channel Number of Outputs: 1 per channel...

  • Page 45: Dip Switch Settings

    X-9504 and X-HD9504 Series Router Manual 4.2. DIP SWITCH SETTINGS Switch Name Normal Function when Off Function when On Inputs Must be On for 4 x 1 router AES Option AES option not installed AES option installed Standard Standard Def (SMPTE 259M)

  • Page 46: Initiating Programming Mode

    X-9504 and X-HD9504 Series Router Manual 4.3.2. Initiating Programming Mode There are two methods of initiating FLASH programming which should cover programming for most units. If neither of these methods is successful, contact the factory for further instructions. 4.3.2.1. Setup Menu Method This is the recommended method of updating the software in the 9504 series router products.

  • Page 47: Confirming Communications With The Router

    X-9504 and X-HD9504 Series Router Manual WINISP is now ready to communicate with the unit. Care must be taken at this point to ensure that the Vector value of the flash microcontroller is not over written as this can force the MCU into a mode that only can be corrected by returning the unit to the factory.

  • Page 48: Reprogramming The Microcontroller In The Router

    X-9504 and X-HD9504 Series Router Manual 4.3.3.4. Reprogramming the Microcontroller in the Router First erase the MCU in the router by pressing the ERASE button and selecting all three sections by clicking on them individually. (WINISP has a bug which causes the SELECT ALL button to not function correctly and the erase function will hang the program) Then press the ERASE button and a message will appear indicating how long the erase function will take.
  • Page 49 X-9504 and X-HD9504 Series Router Manual Then press the PROGRAM PART button and the new software will be downloaded into the unit. When finished verify the programming using the VERIFY PART button. If the part verifies then you are done.
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  • Page 51 X-9504 and X-HD9504 Series Router Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTROLLING 95XX ROUTERS USING GVG TEN-XL ASCII PROTOCOL ......5-1 5.1. SERIAL DATA FORMAT ......................5-1 5.2. DEFINITIONS ...........................5-1 5.3. COMMAND FORMATS ......................5-2 5.3.1. Write or Take Command ....................5-2 5.3.2. Read or Query Command....................5-3 5.3.3.
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  • Page 53: Controlling 95Xx Routers Using Gvg Ten-Xl Ascii Protocol

    Internal crosspoint numbers are ‘zero-based’, meaning that crosspoint number 1 is accessed as source 0. Since GVG TEN-XL protocol is based on 10 internal crosspoints and the Evertz 12 x 1 router family contains 12 internal crosspoints it was necessary to extend the protocol to include crosspoint #11 and #12.

  • Page 54: Command Formats

    X-9504 and X-HD9504 Series Router Manual Data Byte Corresponding Source Hex Value ASCII Character 0x30 0x31 0x32 0x33 0x34 0x35 0x36 0x37 0x38 0x39 0x41 0x42 *- Not found in regular GVG TEN-XL protocol. Table 5-1: Crosspoint numbers and their Internal Source Numbers 5.3.

  • Page 55: Read Or Query Command

    X-9504 and X-HD9504 Series Router Manual 5.3.2. Read or Query Command This command is used to read back the status of the router. [STX][HI ADDR][LO ADDR][ENQ] 5.3.3. Reply Command String This reply is sent back from the router in response to the Write or Read command. It indicates which audio and video crosspoints are active, and the current status of the power supplies.

  • Page 56: Input Selection - Breakaway Mode

    X-9504 and X-HD9504 Series Router Manual 5.4.2. Input Selection – Breakaway Mode Switch the video of the router at address 01 to video input 2 (crosspoint # 1). Switch the audio of the router at address 01 to audio input 4 (crosspoint # 3)

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