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© Copyright 2001, 2002, 2003
EVERTZ MICROSYSTEMS LTD.
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Version 1.1.1 August 2003
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the use of purchasers of the HD9510UC Upconverter. Evertz Microsystems expressly prohibits the use of this manual for any
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  • Page 1 Version 1.1.1 August 2003 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 HD9510UC Upconverter. Evertz Microsystems expressly prohibits the use of this manual for any purpose other than the operation of the Upconverter.
  • 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...
  • Page 3 Aug 03 Information contained in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, Evertz assumes no responsibility for the use thereof nor for the rights of third parties, which may be effected in any way by the use thereof. Any representations in this document concerning performance of Evertz products are for informational use only and are not warranties of future performance, either express or implied.
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    HD9510UC High Definition Upconverter Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS OVERVIEW ............................1-1 1.1. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ....................1-2 1.2. GLOSSARY..........................1-3 INSTALLATION..........................2-1 2.1. REAR PANEL.......................... 2-1 2.1.1. Standard Definition Digital Video Connections............. 2-1 2.1.2. High Definition Digital Video Connections..............2-1 2.1.3.
  • Page 6 HD9510UC High Definition Upconverter Manual 3.3.17. Setting the Position of the Upconverted Image on the HD Raster (Not on early versions) ....................3-13 3.3.18. Displaying The Firmware Version ................3-13 3.4. ENGINEERING SETUP MENU ..................... 3-13 3.4.1. Setting The Front Panel Display Brightness............... 3-14 3.4.2.
  • Page 7 Figure 1-1: HD9510UC Block Diagram ....................1-2 Figure 1-2: HD9510UC-CD-A4 Analog Interface Module Block Diagram ..........1-2 Figure 2-1: HD9510UC Rear Panel Layout – Early version ..............2-1 Figure 2-2: HD9510UC Rear Panel Layout – Current version .............. 2-1 Figure 2-3: Powering the General Purpose Input Opto Isolators from an External Power Supply..2-5 Figure 3-1: Front Panel Layout......................
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  • Page 9: Overview

    480p/59.94 in a SMPTE 292M bitstream. (SMPTE 349M) The Evertz Upconverter provides complete support for 4:3 to 16:9 aspect ratio conversion. The system provides access to the common 4:3 to 16:9 choices; 16:9 anamorphic stretch, 4:3 with side panels, 16:9 letterbox zoom to full size and 14:9 letterbox zoom to full size 14:9 with side panels.

  • Page 10: How To Use This Manual

    Controls & & Indicators RS-232/422 Figure 1-2: HD9510UC-CD-A4 Analog Interface Module Block Diagram 1.1. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL This manual is organised into 4 chapters: Overview, Installation, Operation and Technical Description. This chapter contains a quick summary of the Upconverter features and a glossary to define concepts and terms used throughout the remainder of the manual.

  • Page 11: Glossary

    HD9510UC High Definition Upconverter Manual 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. The operation of the Upconverter using the optional remote control panel is identical to the front panel.
  • Page 12 HD9510UC High Definition Upconverter Manual BIT PARALLEL: Byte-wise transmission of digital video down a multi-conductor cable where each pair of wires carries a single bit. This standard is covered under SMPTE 125M, EBU 3267-E and CCIR 656. BIT SERIAL: Bit-wise transmission of digital video down a single conductor such as coaxial cable. May also be sent through fiber optics.
  • Page 13 HD9510UC High Definition Upconverter Manual A composite digital video recording format that uses data conforming to SMPTE 244M. Records on 19 mm magnetic tape. (Often used incorrectly to refer to composite digital video.) A composite digital video recording format that uses data conforming to SMPTE 244M. Records on 1/2"...
  • Page 14 HD9510UC High Definition Upconverter Manual SMPTE 244M: The SMPTE standard for bit parallel digital interface for composite video signals. SMPTE 244M defines the parameters required to generate and distribute composite video signals on a parallel interface. SMPTE 259M: The SMPTE standard for 525 line serial digital component and composite interfaces.

  • Page 15: Installation

    2.1. REAR PANEL There are two versions of the HD9510UC. The rear panel of the early version is shown in Figure 2-1 and the rear panel of the current version is shown in Figure 2-2. Figure 2-1: HD9510UC Rear Panel Layout – Early version Figure 2-2: HD9510UC Rear Panel Layout –...

  • Page 16: Remote Control Connections

    HD9510UC High Definition Upconverter Manual 2.1.4. Remote Control Connections This 9 pin female D connector provides an RS-232 serial interface used for updating the firmware. This port is wired at the factory as an RS232 DCE port as shown in Table 2-1. See chapter 4 for more information about updating the firmware.

  • Page 17: Power Connections

    HD9510UC High Definition Upconverter Manual Name Description GPI1 Recall Preset 1 GPI2 Recall Preset 2 GPI3 Recall Preset 3 GPI4 Recall Preset 4 GPI5 General Purpose input – future use GPI6 General Purpose input – future use GPI7 General Purpose input – future use...

  • Page 18: Mounting

    CONNECTING THE REMOTE CONTROL PANEL The HD9510UC HD Up Converter can be sold with integrated front panel control, or with a rack mountable remote control panel (RCP version). On the RCP version, the front panel of the main unit has only the PSU Status indicators.

  • Page 19: Connecting The General Purpose Inputs And Outputs

    HD9510UC High Definition Upconverter Manual Upconverter End Remote Panel End 9 pin D Belden 9 pin D Male 9729 Male -------1a------ -------2b------ Rx Gnd ---drain 2---- Rx Gnd Tx Gnd ---drain 1---- Tx Gnd -------1b----- -------2a------ Frame Gnd Shield ---drain 1----...
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  • Page 21: Operation

    HD9510UC High Definition Upconverter Manual OPERATION The Upconverter 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 22: Front Panel Setup Menu - Overview

    HD9510UC High Definition Upconverter Manual 3.2. FRONT PANEL SETUP MENU - OVERVIEW The SETUP menu system uses the 16 digit alphanumeric display and provides a quick, intuitive method of configuring the Upconverter. The early versions of the Upconverter do not have all the menu items available.
  • Page 23 HD9510UC High Definition Upconverter Manual OUTPUT FORMAT Sets up the output video format. OUTPUT ASPECT Selects the aspect ratio format of the input video. Selects the type of motion compensation algorithm that will be used in the MOTION DETECTION upconversion process.

  • Page 24: Configuring The Output Video Format

    HD9510UC High Definition Upconverter Manual values for the selected parameter. The various parameter values that are not currently selected will NOT be blinking. When you have stopped at the desired value, press the SELECT key to save your selection. The value shown will begin blinking; indicating that it has become the current value. To move back to the top level in the menu press the SETUP key.
  • Page 25 HD9510UC High Definition Upconverter Manual OUTPUT ASPECT When the OUTPUT FORMAT menu item is set to 1080i, 1035i, or 720p There are 4 output aspect ratio choices available. 4:3 Side Panel 16:9 Crop Select 4:3 Side Panel if the input image is a conventional 4:3 image filling the 16:9 Stretch compete raster.

  • Page 26: Selecting The Motion Detection Mode

    HD9510UC High Definition Upconverter Manual 3.3.3. Selecting The Motion Detection Mode The MOTION DETECTION menu allows the user to select the motion detection mode used during the upconversion. MOTION In Field mode the Upconverter interpolates on a field by field basis. This mode DETECTION is suitable for high-speed action but gives a softer overall upconversion.

  • Page 27: Figure 3-3: Horizontal And Vertical Filter Characteristics

    HD9510UC High Definition Upconverter Manual Figure 3-3: Horizontal and Vertical Filter Characteristics INSTALLATION Page 3-7 Revision 1.1.1...

  • Page 28: Controlling The Audio Embedder

    HD9510UC High Definition Upconverter Manual 3.3.5. Controlling The Audio Embedder AUDIO The AUDIO EMBEDDER menu allows the user to pass through embedded audio from the input to the output. EMBEDDER Group 1 audio will be De-embedded from the input and re-embedded on the output, delayed to match the upconversion delay.

  • Page 29: Setting The Upconverter Reference (Not On Early Versions)

    HD9510UC High Definition Upconverter Manual OUTPUT DELAY When the Delay is set to minimum the output video will be delayed by the minimum amount. Minimum Frame When the Delay is set to Frame, the output will be delayed 1 frame from the input video.

  • Page 30: Figure 3-4: Tri-Level Reference Timing

    HD9510UC High Definition Upconverter Manual Line 1 Analog Tri-Level Sync Pixel 0 Digital Timing Reference H BLANKING VIDEO DATA Sync Start of Frame of Genlock Reference Figure 3-4: Tri-Level Reference Timing Line 4 (NTSC) Analog Bi-Level Sync Pixel 0 Digital...

  • Page 31: Saving And Recalling User Presets

    HD9510UC High Definition Upconverter Manual 750/59.94/P Video signal 1125/59.94/I Video signal 1122 1123 1124 1125 525/59.94/I Video signal Figure 3-6: Signal Alignment in 59.94 Hz Field Rate Systems The V parameter provides a coarse adjustment of timing and sets the delay in lines of line 1 of the output HD signal and the beginning of the genlock reference frame.

  • Page 32: Setting The Left And Right Panel Widths (Not On Early Versions)

    HD9510UC High Definition Upconverter Manual 3.3.14. Setting the Left and Right Panel Widths (Not on early versions) The H BLANK START and H BLANK END menus allows the user to adjust the width of the side panels These menu items are not available on early versions that do not have a gen lock reference. The values must be set separately for each OUTPUT ASPECT ratio and VIDEO STANDARD combination.

  • Page 33: Setting The Position Of The Upconverted Image On The Hd Raster (Not On Early Versions)

    HD9510UC High Definition Upconverter Manual 3.3.17. Setting the Position of the Upconverted Image on the HD Raster (Not on early versions) The OUTPUT H POS and OUTPUT V POS menus allow the user to adjust the position of the upconverted image on the output high definition raster.

  • Page 34: Setting The Front Panel Display Brightness

    HD9510UC High Definition Upconverter Manual This menu is used to control the brightness of the front panel display. DISPLAY LEVEL FACTORY RESET This menu is used to reset the unit to its factory defaults. UPGRADE This menu is used to upload new firmware to the Upconverter.

  • Page 35: Accessing The Engineering Control Registers

    The ACCESS CTRL REGS menu allows the user to access the control registers for the Upconverter. These registers allow the user to alter the operation of the device and should only be used under direction of Evertz Factory personnel. Table 3-1 lists the control register numbers and their descriptions Description...

  • Page 37: Technical Description

    HD9510UC High Definition Upconverter Manual TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 4.1. SPECIFICATIONS 4.1.1. SDI Video Inputs Standards: 525 line SMPTE 259M-C (270Mb/s) with Group 1 SMPTE 272M embedded audio Number of Inputs: Connector: BNC per IEC 169-8 Equalisation: Automatic up to 200m @ 270 Mb/s with Belden 8281 or equivalent cable 4.1.2.

  • Page 38: Video Reference

    HD9510UC High Definition Upconverter Manual 4.1.4. Video Reference Type: Menu selectable NTSC Colour Black (1 V p-p) or Composite Bi-level sync (300 mV) HD Tri-level Sync Connectors: BNC per IEC 169-8 Termination: High impedance loop through 4.1.5. Analog Video Input (+CD-A4 option only)

  • Page 39: Com Port

    4.2. UPGRADING FIRMWARE – CURRENT VERSIONS The firmware in the HD9510UC Upconverter is contained on a FLASH EPROM. From time to time firmware updates will be provided to add additional features to the unit. To confirm that you have the current version of the upconverter see the rear panel drawing Figure 2-2.

  • Page 40: Terminal Program Setup

    Boot monitor as described in steps 7 to 12. 7. Power up the HD9510UC Upconverter. After the unit powers up, a banner with the boot code version information should appear in the terminal window.

  • Page 41: Uploading The New Firmware

    HD9510UC High Definition Upconverter Manual For example: EVERTZ MFC5407 MONITOR 2.1.3 COPYRIGHT 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 EVERTZ MICROSYSTEMS LTD. COLD BOOT | 8. The following is a list of possible reasons for failed communications: • Defective Serial Upgrade cable.

  • Page 42: Completing The Upgrade

    4.3. UPGRADING FIRMWARE – EARLY VERSIONS The firmware in early versions of the HD9510UC Upconverter is contained on a FLASH EPROM built into the microcontroller chip (MCU), and can be upgraded easily using a computer running Windows 95 or later, and the appropriate cable connected to the COM port on the Upconverter rear panel. The firmware file (e.g.

  • Page 43: Jumper Method

    HD9510UC High Definition Upconverter Manual This places the unit in programming mode and opens its serial port to communicate with the WINISP program. The front panel display shows Program Mode… Proceed to section 4.3.3 for information about uploading the firmware using WINISP.

  • Page 44: Confirming Communications With The Upconverter

    HD9510UC High Definition Upconverter 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 45: Reprogramming The Microcontroller In The Upconverter

    If all goes well, press the LOAD FILE button. You will be presented with a standard Windows file picker dialog box that allows you to select the HD9510UC hex file and load it into WINISP’s internal buffer. Then press the PROGRAM PART button and the new software will be downloaded into the unit.
  • Page 46 HD9510UC High Definition Upconverter Manual When finished verify the programming using the VERIFY PART button. If the part verifies then you are done. Power down and then re power the unit and you will have successfully upgraded the software. If you used the jumper method to initiate programming, remember to restore the jumpers to their original positions.

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