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© Copyright 1999, 2001
EVERTZ MICROSYSTEMS LTD.
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Burlington, Ontario, Canada,
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Revision 1.2 May 2001
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intended solely for the use of purchasers of the 9540 Video Delay Processor. Evertz Microsystems expressly
prohibits the use of this manual for any purpose other than the operation of the Video Delay Processor.
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  • Page 1 Revision 1.2 May 2001 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 9540 Video Delay Processor. Evertz Microsystems expressly prohibits the use of this manual for any purpose other than the operation of the Video Delay Processor.
  • 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.
  • Page 3 Model 9540 Video Delay Processor Manual REVISION HISTORY REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE Original Version Oct 99 Chapter 3 Operation has been updated Nov 99 1.0-1 Change Sheet inserted Nov 99 Added features for Model 9542 May 01...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Model 9540 Video Delay Processor Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS OVERVIEW............................1-1 1.1. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ......................1-2 INSTALLATION..........................2-1 2.1. REAR PANEL..........................2-1 2.1.1. Digital Video Connections ....................2-1 2.1.2. Remote Control Connections ....................2-1 2.1.3. Power Connections ......................2-2 2.2. MOUNTING .............................2-2 2.3. POWER REQUIREMENTS ......................2-2 2.3.1.
  • Page 5 Table 2-1: COM 1 Connector Pin Definitions...................2-1 Table 2-2: GPIO Connector Pin Definitions ..................2-2 Table 3-1: Model 9540 Video Delay Units – 525 and 625 Line Video ..........3-6 Table 3-2: Model 9542 Video Delay Units – 525 and 625 Line Video ..........3-6 Table 3-3: Typical Video Delay Settings –...

  • Page 6: Overview

    Model 9540 Video Delay Processor Manual OVERVIEW The Evertz 9540 series Video Delay Processors are full function video delay units for standard definition digital video. The delay can be set in video units (frames, lines and samples) or time units (seconds). The 9540 delays the complete VBI and all ancillary data including embedded audio, VITS and D-VITC.

  • Page 7: How To Use This Manual

    Figure 1-1: 9540 Block Diagram 1.1. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Throughout this manual the term 9540 will refer to both models unless otherwise stated. This manual is organized into 4 chapters: Overview, Installation, Operation and Technical Description. Chapter 1 contains a short overview of the features of the unit.

  • Page 8: Installation

    INSTALLATION 2.1. REAR PANEL The following sections describe the purpose of the rear panel connectors of the 9540. Sections 2.1.1 to 2.1.3 describe the specific signals that should be connected to the units. Figure 2-1: Model 9540 Rear Panel Layout 2.1.1.

  • Page 9: Power Connections

    The Video Delay Processor has two universal power supplies that automatically sense the input voltage. The 9540 operates on either 115 Volt / 60 Hz or 230 Volt / 50 Hz AC. The PSU STATUS LEDs on the front panel indicate if the power supplies are operating normally.

  • Page 10: Changing The Fuse

    CONNECTING THE DIGITAL VIDEO 2.4.1. Video Input and Output The 9540 requires that a digital video source be connected to the SDI INPUT BNC. The 9540 auto senses whether the input is 525 or 625 line digital video in the component (4:2:2) format.

  • Page 11: Figure 2-2: General Purpose I/O Schematic

    Model 9540 Video Delay Processor Manual Warning: Do not connect GP+5V from one frame to another frame’s GP+5V. DB-9 Pin # From Frame Power Supply GP+5v External Power For GPI & GPO Vext 4.7 k Ω To Internal Circuit GPI 1 10k Ω...

  • Page 12: Figure 2-3: Powering The General Purpose Input Opto Isolators From The Unit

    Model 9540 Video Delay Processor Manual Frame Supplied Power For GPIs GP+5v Vext 500 Ω Power OK Command Figure 2-3: Powering the General Purpose Input Opto Isolators from the Unit 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 13: Figure 2-5: Powering The General Purpose Output Opto Isolators From The Unit

    Model 9540 Video Delay Processor Manual Frame Supplied Power For GPOs GP+5v Vext 500 Ω 10k Ω Power OK Figure 2-5: Powering the General Purpose Output Opto Isolators from the Unit Externally Supplied Power For GPOs GP+5v Vext 10k Ω...

  • Page 14: How To Operate The Video Delay Processor

    Bypass relay is activated, the front panel will show Bypassing Video Processor. Figure 3-1: Front Panel Layout The remainder of this section gives an overview of each of the front panel buttons. Sections 3.2 to 3.4 give details on the operation of the 9540. 3.1.1. The Setup Button Group SETUP This button is used to enter the setup menu which is used to control various setup options to configure the operating modes of the video delay processor.

  • Page 15: The Auxiliary Button Group

    Model 9540 Video Delay Processor Manual minimum propagation delay through the device (See section 4.1.4.). None of the VBI lines will be blanked. PRESET SAVE This button allows the user to save the current delay and VBI blanking settings to one of the four user preset memory locations.

  • Page 16: Front Panel Display Messages

    3.1.5. Front Panel Display Messages When the 9540 is in the normal operating mode (not in one of the setup menus) the front panel display will cycle through a sequence of messages, indicating the current delay settings that are in use. The first message will indicate the video standard that the 9540 has detected.

  • Page 17: Setting The Video Delay

    Model 9540 Video Delay Processor Manual To enter the front panel programming menu, press the SETUP key. Pressing the ↑ & ↓ keys allows you to move vertically within the menu tree. The top-level menu items are shown in UPPERCASE on the front panel display.

  • Page 18: Figure 3-3: Overview Of The Video Delay Menu

    Model 9540 Video Delay Processor Manual Pressing the SETUP button at anytime within this menu item will take you to the previous delay parameter without saving changes to the current delay parameter. SETUP go back to top level menu adjust frames part of delay...

  • Page 19: Table 3-1: Model 9540 Video Delay Units - 525 And 625 Line Video

    Table 3-1 shows the maximum number of video units of delay available in 525 and 625 line video for the model 9540. Table 3-2 shows the maximum number of video units of delay available in 525 and 625 line video for the model 9542. Table 3-3 shows typical conversions between video units and time units for 525 and 625 line video.

  • Page 20: Choosing Which Lines In The Vertical Blanking Interval Will Be Blanked

    4.1.4) and VBI blanking (pass all lines). The DEFAULT LED will illuminate when the Factory defaults settings are loaded. The 9540 must be in the normal operating mode (the video delay messages will be cycling on the front panel) in order to recall the factory default settings.

  • Page 21: Working With The User Presets

    The Video Delay Processor has four memory locations to store user defined presets. Each preset contains the video delay setting and the VBI line blanking settings. The 9540 must be in the normal operating mode (the video delay messages will be cycling on the front panel) in order to save or recall USER PRESETS.

  • Page 22: Technical Description

    Model 9540 Video Delay Processor Manual TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 4.1. SPECIFICATIONS 4.1.1. Serial Video Input Standards: SMPTE 259M (270 Mb/s) Connector: 1 BNC input per IEC 169-8 Equalization: Automatic Max. Cable Length: 210m recommended, tested to 225m @ 270 Mb/s with Belden 8281 or equivalent cable Return Loss: >...

  • Page 23: Updating The Firmware In The Video Delay Processor

    4.2.2.1. Part I – Terminal program Setup 1. Power down the 9540 Video Delay Processor. 2. Connect the “straight-thru” serial cable from the PCs’ RS-232 communications port to the COM1 RS-232 communications port on the back of the Video Delay Processor.

  • Page 24: Part Iii - Invoke Upload Mode From The Terminal Program

    Model 9540 Video Delay Processor Manual • Press the SELECT button to confirm the Upgrade operation, or press the SETUP button two times to return to normal operating mode. • Proceed to Part IV for instructions on uploading the firmware.

  • Page 25: Part Iv - Uploading The New Firmware

    Model 9540 Video Delay Processor Manual For example: BOOT> upgrade UPLOAD FLASH MAIN ARE YOU SURE YOU WANT TO UPLOAD FLASH? [Y/N] Y UPLOAD FILE FOR $08000 NOW, CONTROL-X TO CANCEL 4.2.2.4. Part IV – Uploading the new firmware 15. Upload the “*.bin” file supplied using the X-Modem transfer protocol of your terminal program. If you do not start the upload within 10 minutes the Video Delay Processor’s boot code will time out.

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