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  • Page 1 Web Page: http://www.evertz.com Version 1.1, August 2009 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 9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switchers. Evertz Microsystems expressly prohibits the use of this manual for any purpose other than the operation of the device.
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “Dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (Servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
  • Page 4 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...
  • Page 5 Evertz products are for informational use only and are not warranties of future performance, either expressed or implied. The only warranty offered by Evertz in relation to this product is the Evertz standard limited warranty, stated in the sales contract or order confirmation form.
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  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS OVERVIEW ..........................1-1 1.1. OVERVIEW ......................... 1-1 1.2. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL..................... 1-3 1.3. DEFINITIONS ........................1-3 INSTALLATION ........................... 2-1 2.1. ROUTER UNIT REAR PANEL OVERVIEW ................ 2-1 2.1.1. Standard Definition Digital Video Connections (X1204S-SW) ......... 2-1 2.1.2.
  • Page 8 9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual 2.12. CONNECTING THE OPTIONAL TEMPERATURE PROBE..........2-20 2.12.1. Connecting the Temperature Probe via Ethernet (COM E) ........2-21 HOW TO OPERATE THE MINI MASTER CONTROL SWITCHER USING THE RACK MOUNT CONTROL PANEL................. 3-1 3.1.
  • Page 9 9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual 3.7.4. Copying a File from one Drive to Another.............. 3-22 3.7.5. Deleting a File ......................3-22 3.7.6. Erasing all the Files from a Media Disk..............3-22 3.8. MATTE CONFIGURATION ITEMS ................... 3-23 3.8.1. Turning the Matte On and Off ................3-23 3.8.2.
  • Page 10 9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual 3.15.6. Setting the Logo Transparency................3-40 3.15.7. Selecting the Up/Down Timer for a Logo ............... 3-40 3.15.8. Setting the Crawl Speed ..................3-40 3.15.9. Setting the Crawl Repeat Count ................3-40 3.15.10. Setting the Interval Between Crawl Repeats ............3-41 3.15.11.
  • Page 11 9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual 5.1.3. Video Reference ...................... 5-2 5.1.4. AES Audio Inputs..................... 5-2 5.1.5. AES Audio Outputs ....................5-2 5.1.6. LTC Reader ......................5-2 5.1.7. Control ........................5-2 5.1.8. General Purpose Inputs and Outputs ..............5-3 5.1.9.
  • Page 12 9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual Figures Figure 1-1: 9625SW Mini Master Control Switcher Block Diagram..............1-2 Figure 2-1: X1204S-SW Rear Panel ......................... 2-1 Figure 2-2: X1204H-SW Rear Panel ......................... 2-1 Figure 2-3: X1202ABO Audio Breakout Panel Layout ..................2-2 Figure 2-4: 9625SW Rear Panel ........................
  • Page 13 9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual CHAPTER 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS OVERVIEW ..........................1-1 1.1. OVERVIEW ......................... 1-1 1.2. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL..................... 1-3 1.3. DEFINITIONS ........................1-3 OVERVIEW Revision 1.1...
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  • Page 15: Overview

    1.1. OVERVIEW The Evertz 9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switchers are an excellent addition to your high definition or standard definition control room. These dual unit solutions incorporate the best switching technology with the proven transition and channel branding techniques that has brought Evertz to the ™...
  • Page 16 Multiple control interface options including GPI, RS422 automation control, rackmount control panel, third party control panels • Built-in +/- 1/2 line autotimers for video • "Pop" free AES audio switch with Evertz patented SoftSwitch™ Technology • Audio bypass mode for Dolby E EAS Option: •...
  • Page 17: How To Use This Manual

    9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual 1.2. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL This manual is organized into 5 chapters: Overview, Installation, Operation, Optional EAS Features, and Technical Description. Chapter 1 contains a brief overview of the 9625SW operation and features as well as a glossary to define concepts and terms used throughout the remainder of the manual.
  • Page 18 9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual Component analog: The non-encoded output of a camera, video tape recorder, etc., consisting of the three primary colour signals: red, green, and blue (RGB) that together convey all necessary picture information. In some component video formats these three components have been...
  • Page 19 9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual ITU-R601: An international standard for standard definition component digital television from which was derived SMPTE 125M and EBU 3246-E standards. ITU-R601 defines the sampling systems, matrix values and filter characteristics for both Y, B-Y, R-Y and RGB component digital television signals.
  • Page 20 9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual SMPTE 292M: The SMPTE standard for high definition serial digital component interfaces. SMPTE 296M: The SMPTE standard for bit parallel digital interface for high definition component video signals with an active picture of 720 lines x 1280 pixels.
  • Page 21 9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual CHAPTER 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS INSTALLATION ........................... 2-1 2.1. ROUTER UNIT REAR PANEL OVERVIEW ................ 2-1 2.1.1. Standard Definition Digital Video Connections (X1204S-SW) ......... 2-1 2.1.2. High Definition Digital Video Connections (X1204H-SW) ........2-1 2.1.3.
  • Page 22 9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual Figures Figure 2-1: X1204S-SW Rear Panel ......................... 2-1 Figure 2-2: X1204H-SW Rear Panel ......................... 2-1 Figure 2-3: X1202ABO Audio Breakout Panel Layout ..................2-2 Figure 2-4: 9625SW Rear Panel ........................2-5 Figure 2-5: HD9625SW Rear Panel ........................2-5 Figure 2-6: Typical System Interconnect ......................
  • Page 23: Installation

    9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual INSTALLATION The 9625SW Switcher hardware consists of a 1204 X Series Router, seamlessly integrated with a 9625SW Logo Inserter and Downstream keyer unit. Section 2.1 provides an overview of the connections to the Router unit and section 2.2 provides an overview of the connections to the keyer unit.
  • Page 24: Aes Audio Connections

    9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual HD VIDEO OUTPUTS 1 to 4 There is one video output connector for each of the four video router buses. Each output should be connected to the corresponding video input on the Keyer unit.
  • Page 25: Reference Video Connections

    9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual 2.1.4. Reference Video Connections VIDEO REF is a high impedance loop through for connecting an analog video or tri-level sync (X1204H-SW series only) reference. Connect the reference input sync to one side of the loop through and connect the other side to the REF IN connector on the Keyer unit.
  • Page 26: Power Connections

    9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual Pin # Name Description GPI 01 General Purpose Input 01 GPI 02 General Purpose Input 02 GPI 03 General Purpose Input 03 GPI 04 General Purpose Input 04 GPI 05 General Purpose Input 05...
  • Page 27: Keyer Unit Rear Panel Overview

    9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual 2.2. KEYER UNIT REAR PANEL OVERVIEW Figure 2-4: 9625SW Rear Panel Figure 2-5: HD9625SW Rear Panel Figure 2-4 and Figure 2-5 show the rear panels of the standard definition and high definition Keyer units respectively.
  • Page 28: Reference Video Connections

    9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual HD SDI PREVIEW OUT, This output BNC connector is the serial component SMPTE 292M preview video output from the keyer unit. This preview output connector is normally connected to an HD SDI preview monitor.
  • Page 29: Serial I/O Connections

    This 9 pin female D connector provides a serial interface designed for connection to Automation Systems including the Evertz MetaCast 2 software. This port can be changed to run in either RS422 or RS232 mode by reconfiguring jumper J20 on the 7700FC card inside the unit.
  • Page 30: Gpi/O Connections

    9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual The RS422 pinout for the COM D port is not a standard SMPTE RS422 pinout. You will have to make a custom cable in order to use this port in the RS422 configuration.
  • Page 31: Ethernet Network Connections

    9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual Pin # Name Description Chassis ground GPO2 General purpose output 2 GPO1 General purpose output 1 GPO3 General purpose output 3 GPIC General purpose input Load assigned preset General purpose output 4 GPO4...
  • Page 32: Power Requirements

    9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual 2.4. POWER REQUIREMENTS Power requirements are 100 to 240 volts AC at 50 or 60 Hz. The 9625SW units have universal power supplies that automatically sense the input voltage. Power should be applied by connecting a 3-wire grounding type power supply cord to the power entry module on the rear panel.
  • Page 33: Typical Connections

    9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual 2.5. TYPICAL CONNECTIONS Figure 2-6 shows how to interconnect the router unit with its audio breakout panels, the keyer unit and the remote control panel. Router Unit Audio Breakout Panel 2 Audio Breakout Panel 1...
  • Page 34: Connecting The Remote Control Panel

    9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual 2.6. CONNECTING THE REMOTE CONTROL PANEL The 9625SW Series switchers are sold with a rack mountable remote control panel. The remote control panel is connected to the REMOTE PANEL connector on the Keyer unit using the straight through cable provided.
  • Page 35: Standard Definition Video Outputs (Pkg9625Sw Only)

    9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual 2.7.2. Standard Definition Video Outputs (PKG9625SW only) The PROG output contains the video output from the program bus and should be connected to the main broadcast chain of your plant. The PROG output is protected by a bypass relay. When the relay is active, the PROG output is directly connected to the SRC/1 input.
  • Page 36: Gen Lock Reference

    9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual 2.7.5. Gen Lock Reference For proper switching of the video and audio signals an analog video genlock reference must be supplied to both the router and the keyer units. Connect a composite analog NTSC or PAL colour black video signal to one side of the VIDEO REF loop on the switcher unit.
  • Page 37: Connecting The Linear Time Code

    9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual 2.9. CONNECTING THE LINEAR TIME CODE The Keyer unit has a linear time code (LTC) input used to provide time information for the analog or digital clock logos. Connect the LTC output from your house master time code source to the LTC IN XLR connector.
  • Page 38: Connecting The General Purpose Inputs And Outputs

    9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual 10/100 This Amber LED is ON when a 100Base-TX link is last detected. The LED is OFF when a 10Base-T link is last detected (the LINK LED is ON). Upon power- up the LED is OFF as the last detected rate is not known and therefore defaults to the 10Base-T state until rate detection is completed.
  • Page 39 9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual The GPI to logo allocation is programmable from the front panel of the 9625SW. GP+3.3v + 3.3 Volts Vext 1.8 κ Ω GPI Commands To Internal Circuit GPI A GPI B GPI C...
  • Page 40 9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual GP+3.3v + 3.3 Volts 500 Ω 1.8 k Ω Vext To Internal Circuit Power Chassis Ground Figure 2-8: Powering the General Purpose Input Opto Isolators from the Unit GP+3.3v + 3.3 Volts 1.8 k Ω...
  • Page 41 9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual GP+3.3v + 3.3 Volts 500 ? Power 10k ? (external) From Circui Internal Chassi Ground Figure 2-10: Powering the General Purpose Output Opto Isolators from the Unit GP+3.3v + 3.3 Volts 5-25 VDC...
  • Page 42: Connecting The Optional Temperature Probe

    9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual 2.12. CONNECTING THE OPTIONAL TEMPERATURE PROBE The 9625SW Series switchers are available with an optional temperature probe that is used to input data for display in a temperature logo. Consult the temperature probe manual for information on installing the temperature probe.
  • Page 43: Connecting The Temperature Probe Via Ethernet (Com E)

    2.12.1. Connecting the Temperature Probe via Ethernet (COM E) Newer firmware for the 9625SW series products contain a new virtual serial port (COM E). This serial port is enabled on the Ethernet connector and requires a valid network connection to an Ethernet enabled device for functionality.
  • Page 44 9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual *** basic parameters for the Temperature Probe Hardware: Ethernet Autodetect IP addr - 0.0.0.0/DHCP/BOOTP/AutoIP, no gateway set DHCP device name : not set ***************** Security ***************** SNMP is enabled SNMP Community Name: Telnet Setup is enabled...
  • Page 45 9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual CHAPTER 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS HOW TO OPERATE THE MINI MASTER CONTROL SWITCHER USING THE RACK MOUNT CONTROL PANEL................. 3-1 3.1. AN OVERVIEW OF KEY AND DISPLAY FUNCTIONS............3-1 3.1.1. Input Selection Button Group................... 3-1 3.1.2.
  • Page 46 9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual 3.7.2. Selecting the Media File Name ................3-21 3.7.3. Selecting the Destination Media ................3-22 3.7.4. Copying a File from one Drive to Another.............. 3-22 3.7.5. Deleting a File ......................3-22 3.7.6. Erasing all the Files from a Media Disk..............3-22 3.8.
  • Page 47 9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual 3.15.4. Setting the Logo Display Time ................3-39 3.15.5. Setting the Logo Fade Out Duration ..............3-39 3.15.6. Setting the Logo Transparency................3-40 3.15.7. Selecting the Up/Down Timer for a Logo ............... 3-40 3.15.8.
  • Page 48 9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual Figures Figure 3-1: HD9625SW Front Panel Layout...................... 3-1 Figure 3-2: Overview of the Setup Menu......................3-7 Figure 3-3: HTML Audio Setup Page ......................3-44 Figure 3-4: Bottom of HTML Audio Page ......................3-46 Figure 3-5: Source Setup Page ........................
  • Page 49: How To Operate The Mini Master Control Switcher Using The Rack Mount Control Panel

    9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual HOW TO OPERATE THE MINI MASTER CONTROL SWITCHER USING THE RACK MOUNT CONTROL PANEL The standard Mini Master Control Switcher consists of two 1 RU units with a 1RU rack mountable remote control panel as well as two 1 RU AES audio breakout panels. For information on connecting the rack mount remote panel to the switcher electronics see section 2.6.
  • Page 50 9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual If the button LED is on solid, then the MEDIA IN/OUT, MEDIA ON/OFF, DSK ON/OFF, input selection buttons 1-12 and BLACK are controlling the program bus. The Function button LEDs will be on solid also if they are active. The Input button LED that is on solid indicates the input that is currently assigned to the program bus.
  • Page 51: Setup Key Group

    9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual DSK ON/OFF This button controls the downstream keyer layer for the selected output bus. If the button LED is not illuminated, then the downstream keyer layer is not active. If the button LED is flashing then the downstream keyer layer is enabled on the preview bus. If the button LED is on solid then the downstream keyer layer is enabled on the program bus.
  • Page 52: Control Panel Status Indicators

    9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual SELECT When in the Setup menu, this button is used to select a sub-menu and navigate to the next level down in the menu structure. When you are at the bottom level of the menu system it is also used to accept numeric values or to make the displayed menu choice the active value for that menu item.
  • Page 53: Electronics Unit Status Indicators

    9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual 1 to 12 These twelve button LEDs indicate that the video inputs and the associated audio are selected for the preview bus outputs when it is flashing and for the program video bus outputs when it is on solid.
  • Page 54: Displaying Logos

    9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual 3.2.2. Displaying Logos To control whether a logo is keyed or not, first select the bus you want the logo to appear on using the BUS SELECT key. The MEDIA ON/OFF button LED must be illuminated (on solid for program bus, flashing for preview bus) for logos to display.
  • Page 55: An Overview Of The Setup Menu System

    9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual 3.3. AN OVERVIEW OF THE SETUP MENU SYSTEM The SETUP menu system uses the 16 digit alphanumeric display and provides a quick, intuitive method of configuring the Router. The SETUP Menu contains items that pertain to the overall operation of the router.
  • Page 56: Navigating The Setup Menu

    9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual 3.4. NAVIGATING THE SETUP MENU To enter the Setup menu, press the SETUP button. This will bring you to the main Setup menu where you can use the & buttons to move up and down the list of available sub-menus. Top level menu items are shown in UPPERCASE.
  • Page 57: Front Panel Setup Menu - Main Menu

    9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual 3.5. FRONT PANEL SETUP MENU – MAIN MENU The Front panel Setup menu is arranged in a layered structure that groups similar configuration items together. The following section provides a brief description of the first level of menus that appear when you enter the Setup menu.
  • Page 58: General Configuration Items

    9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual 3.6. GENERAL CONFIGURATION ITEMS The GENERAL Setup menu is used to set up various items related to the overall operation of the 9625SW such as Video standard, Time settings, Network info, COM port settings and firmware versions.
  • Page 59: Setting The Video Output Timing With Respect To Reference

    9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual GENERAL The Select Standard menu item is used to set the video standard in use. For high definition switchers the following video standards are supported. Select Standard 1080i/59.94 Select 1080i/59.94 for operation with 1080i/59.94 video conforming to 1080i/50 SMPTE 274M.
  • Page 60: Viewing And Updating The Firmware Version

    9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual 3.6.3. Viewing and Updating the Firmware Version GENERAL The Update Code menu item allows the user to update the firmware and view the firmware version that is installed in the 9625SW. Update Code 1.0 build 100...
  • Page 61: Setting The Real Time Clock

    9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual 3.6.4.1. Setting the Real Time Clock GENERAL This menu item is used to display and set the hardware real time clock in the switcher. The time displays are always shown in the 24 hour time Time Setup format.
  • Page 62: Setting The Real Time Date

    9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual 3.6.4.5. Setting the Real Time Date GENERAL This menu item is used to display and set the real time date in the switcher. Time Setup When you press the SELECT button, the display shows the current real RDate 00:12:30 time date in yy:mm:dd format.
  • Page 63: Enabling Daylight Saving Time Compensation

    9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual 3.6.4.9. Enabling Daylight Saving Time Compensation GENERAL This menu item allows the user to control whether Daylight Saving Time (DST) compensation will be applied to the UTC time to get the local time.
  • Page 64: Setting Up The Switcher Network Addresses

    9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual 3.6.5. Setting Up the Switcher Network Addresses The Network Info sub-menu of the General Setup menu is used to configure the switcher for FTP uploads of logos and other media. In most cases you will only have to plug in your Ethernet cable and configure the network IP address (A) to contain an unused IP address in the valid range.
  • Page 65: Setting The Ip Address Of The Desktop Control Panel

    9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual 3.6.6. Setting the IP Address of the Desktop Control Panel GENERAL When you are using a desktop control panel (DCP) to control the 9625SW, you must use this menu item to specify the IP address of the controlling DCP IP Address DCP.
  • Page 66 Select AUTOMATION when you want to control the switcher using the Evertz automation protocol. This is the setting you should use when you are controlling the switcher from the Evertz MetaCast software. Select M2100_AUTO when you want to control the switcher using the Grass Valley M2100 switcher automation protocol.
  • Page 67: Protecting Line 21 Captions (Standard Definition Units Only)

    9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual GENERAL This menu item allows you to set the communications protocol that will be used on the virtual serial port COM E. The use of a serial to Ethernet COM E (net) converter is required to use COM E.
  • Page 68 These functions are used to view the commands that are being sent by the automation system. If you are having problems with a unit that is being controlled from automation, Evertz service personnel may ask you to provide a capture of the data being output on the serial port when the debug function is turned on.
  • Page 69: File Management Configuration Items

    9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual 3.7. FILE MANAGEMENT CONFIGURATION ITEMS The 9625SW Mini Master Control Switchers come standard with a 128 MB internal flash memory for storing logos and other media files. This can be upgraded to 1 GB of internal flash memory. The switchers can also be fitted with a removable compact flash expansion drive that can be used with either 128 MB or 1 GB compact flash memory cards.
  • Page 70: Selecting The Destination Media

    9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual 3.7.3. Selecting the Destination Media MANAGE FILES This menu item is used to select the destination media drive that you are working with. Each media drive is identified by the serial number of the compact flash media that is currently in the drive.
  • Page 71: Matte Configuration Items

    9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual 3.8. MATTE CONFIGURATION ITEMS The 9625SW switchers have a black overlay matte that blacks out video and produces a letterbox effect on the output video. The MATTE Setup menu is used to configure the matte that can be applied over the program video.
  • Page 72: Downstream Keyer Configuration Items

    9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual MATTE This menu item is used to set the top line of the bottom matte. Bottom Use the pushbuttons to change the line number to the desired value. Bottom: 233 Either field 1 or field 2 lines can be used.
  • Page 73: Setting The Downstream Key Object Offset

    9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual 3.9.3. Setting the Downstream Key Object Offset This menu item is used to modify the key offset value used in input key mode. This value is the level that will be considered as black on the key Key Offset input, and should not normally be changed from its default value of 0.
  • Page 74: Setting The Transition Type

    9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual 3.10.1. Setting the Transition Type TRANSITION This menu item is used to select the type of transition you would like applied Transition Type when the TAKE button is pressed. Transition effects only appear on the program output.
  • Page 75: Setting The Transition Swap Mode

    9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual 3.10.3. Setting the Transition Swap Mode TRANSITION This menu item is used to set the time for the transition to complete. The duration is measured in frames. Transition Swap Swap: Swap When set to Swap the input video and audio of the preview bus and the Swap: No Swap program bus will be swapped at the end of the transition.
  • Page 76: Recalling A User Preset

    9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual The PRESET Setup menu is used to store and recall user presets as well as configure the GPI and GPO functions. Table 3-6 shows the items available in the PRESET Setup menu. Sections 3.11.1 to 3.11.6 provide detailed information about each of the sub-menus.
  • Page 77: Viewing The Preset Settings

    9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual 3.11.3. Viewing the Preset Settings PRESET This menu item is used to dump the preset settings to the Upgrade RS-232 serial port. Export Preset dump preset # 1 Use the pushbuttons to select the preset to dump. When you press the SELECT button the settings are output in readable text to the Upgrade RS-232 port.
  • Page 78: Configuring The Gpi Actions

    9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual 3.11.5.2. Configuring the GPI Actions There are 4 menu items that configure what happens when the selected GPI closes (CLoadPrest, CTransition, CAction and CLogo). There are also 4 menu items that configure what happens when the selected GPI opens (OLoadPrest, OTransition, OAction and OLogo).
  • Page 79 9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual PRESET This menu item is used to select the action to occur when the GPI input is closed to ground. GPI Setup A CAction Select TOGGLE to change the state of the logo selected by the CLogo A CAction:TOGGLE menu item.
  • Page 80: Configuring The Gpo Outputs

    9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual 3.11.6. Configuring the GPO Outputs The 9625 switchers are fitted with 4 contact closure general purpose outputs (GPOs) that can be used as tallies for various functions. Use the pushbuttons to scroll through the list of available GPO's (A through D).
  • Page 81: Voice Over Transition Configuration Items

    9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual 3.12. VOICE OVER TRANSITION CONFIGURATION ITEMS The 9625SW switchers have the ability to mix audio from an external audio input (often referred to as voice overs) over the normal program audio. This audio can be emergency alerts such as required by the Emergency Alert System (EAS) or other information.
  • Page 82: Setting The Temperature Source

    9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual 3.13.1. Setting the Temperature Source Temperature This menu item is used to select the source of the temperature, which will be displayed in temperature type logos. Temp Source Source: Probe Select Probe to take the temperature from the optional temperature probe.
  • Page 83: Eas Configuration Items (Eas Optioned Units Only)

    9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual 3.14. EAS CONFIGURATION ITEMS (EAS OPTIONED UNITS ONLY) When the EAS option is added to the 9625SW switchers, they have the ability to key Emergency Alert messages received from a Sage or TFT EAS Decoder over the program video and to insert the emergency audio over the program audio.
  • Page 84: Setting The Vertical Position Of Eas Crawl Display

    9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual 3.14.2. Setting the Vertical Position of EAS Crawl Display This menu item is used to set the vertical position of the EAS scrolling text message. The V value is the video line where the top of the scrolling message will be placed.
  • Page 85: Setting The Crawl Rate For The Eas Crawl Display

    9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual 3.14.5. Setting the Crawl Rate for the EAS Crawl Display This menu item is used to set the speed with which the scrolling text moves from right to left across the screen measured in samples per frame.
  • Page 86: Media Configuration Items

    9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual 3.15. MEDIA CONFIGURATION ITEMS The Media Setup menu is used to configure items related to the positioning individual logos and adjusting their fade in and fade out rates. There are 5 types of media files that can be used by the 9625SW.
  • Page 87: Setting The Logo Horizontal Position

    9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual 3.15.1. Setting the Logo Horizontal Position Media This menu item is used to set the horizontal position for the current logo. The position is referenced to the left most edge of the logo. The range of values depends on the video standard in use.
  • Page 88: Setting The Logo Transparency

    9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual 3.15.6. Setting the Logo Transparency Media This menu item is used to adjust the opacity (the inverse of transparency) of the logo as a percentage of the original opacity when the logo was Gain created.
  • Page 89: Setting The Interval Between Crawl Repeats

    9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual 3.15.10. Setting the Interval Between Crawl Repeats Media This menu item is used to set the interval in seconds between repeats of the crawl. The value ranges from 0 to 30 seconds. Pause Pause: 5 This option will only be available for crawls.
  • Page 90: Setting The Crawl Text Opacity

    9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual 3.15.14. Setting the Crawl Text Opacity Media This menu item is used to adjust the opacity (the inverse of transparency) of the crawl's text as a percentage of the original opacity when the crawl FgOpacity was created.
  • Page 91: Html Setup Page

    2.0 please upgrade to the latest version which is posted on the Evertz website. See section 5.2 for instructions on upgrading the firmware in your unit. The HTML page also allows you to label the router sources and configure the unit to acquire METAR data for use with temperature logos.
  • Page 92: Html Audio Setup Page

    9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual 3.16.1. HTML Audio Setup Page When you access the Audio Setup page, a screen similar to the one shown in Figure 3-3 will appear. Figure 3-3: HTML Audio Setup Page The first column represents the router video sources 1 through 12 as well as the internal black generator and internal white generator (only accessible through automation).
  • Page 93 9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual router: Selects the router crosspoint which is to be used as the source for the audio. Normally this would be set to the same as the video source. source: Selects the input source for the audio channel in question. The following is a brief description...
  • Page 94: Html Source Setup Page

    9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual Figure 3-4: Bottom of HTML Audio Page The Audio Keyer settings are applied when the unit is in DSK mode. The Audio clip settings are applied when an audio file which has been uploaded to the 9625SW's compact flash card as a ".wav"...
  • Page 95: Html Audio Shuffle Setup Page

    9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual Figure 3-5: Source Setup Page 3.16.3. HTML Audio Shuffle Setup Page This feature has been implemented specifically for Harris automation systems, which have the ability to do audio shuffling. The audio channels are called by number (0 through 15). This menu allows you to assign an audio channel to each number.
  • Page 96: Metar Setup Page

    9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual Figure 3-6: Audio Shuffle Setup Page 3.16.4. METAR Setup Page METAR is widely used in the aviation industry to obtain meteorological data from airports. 9625SW can extract the temperature from the data and use it for temperature logos. Use of this feature requires a connection to the Internet.
  • Page 97: Audio Monitor Setup

    9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual Figure 3-7: METAR Setup Page METAR Server IP: Enter the IP address of the METAR server you would like to use. A known IP address for one METAR server is 140.90.128.71. Airport ID: Enter the airport code for the airport you would like to obtain the temperature from. The Airport ID must be entered in all upper case letters.
  • Page 98: Gpi Scripting

    9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual 3.17. GPI SCRIPTING GPI script files are text-based files that can be programmed and sent to your unit by Nomad or Overture. The syntax is important as the script represents programming code that will be executed when the allocated GPI trigger event occurs.
  • Page 99 9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual The script can also direct the actions of channels coming from the device. object bus_setup ("1") { object channel ("1L") { source = "AES1L" gain = 0 router = "1" } In this case, the script is telling the channel “1L” of input 1 that both it’s sources will come from the discrete input 1L of ABO 1 side A and the gain on will be 0.
  • Page 100: Scripting Object Syntax

    9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual This example sets the output audio channel 1L to the AES discrete input 1L, which is the first channel of the first AES BNC in the program BNC block on the rear of the unit. This input will be active whenever you select the Bkg/A from the front panel, gpi or automation.
  • Page 101 9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual source = “audio_source_name” gain = “gain_db” router = “1”, …, “12”, “none” nonpcm = “1” or “0” Note: The source, gain, and router do not have to be specified all in one object The left and right channels are routed in pairs.
  • Page 102: Scenario Samples

    9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual BarWipeBottomToTop, DiagonalWipeBottomRight, BarWipeRightToLeft, DiagonalWipeTopRight, BoxWipeBottomLeft, BoxWipeBottomRight, BarnDoorWipeVerticalClose, BarnDoorWipeHorizontalClose, BarnDoorWipeVerticalOpen, BarnDoorWipeHorizontalOpen, IrisWipeRectangleClose, IrisWipeRectangleOpen, IrisWipeCircleClose, IrisWipeCircleOpen, IrisWipeDiamondClose, IrisWipeDiamondOpen, CutFade, FadeFade, FadeCut object matte() enable = “1” or “0” top = “integer number of lines” bottom = “integer number of lines”...
  • Page 103: Bring Up A Trouble Slide Called "Trouble

    9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual GPI_B_Close Remap channel 4 to channel 3 – file name: gpi-b-close # Source Bus A Config object bus_setup ("a") { object channel ("2L") { source = "AES2R" gain = 0 } GPI_B_Open Revert to Mono Mix of 1 & 2 on 3 – file name: gpi-b-open # Source Bus A Config object bus_setup ("a") {...
  • Page 104 9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual GPI_G_Close – file name: gpi-g-close # Voiceover Commands cmd voiceover_disable() Insert appropriate VO audio source selection code here cmd voiceover_enable() GPI_G_Open – file name: gpi-g-open # Voiceover Commands cmd voiceover_disable() Insert appropriate VO audio source selection code here GPI_H_Close –...
  • Page 105 9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual CHAPTER 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS OPTIONAL EAS DECODER INTERFACE (EAS OPTIONED UNITS ONLY) ....................4-1 4.1. CONNECTING THE SWITCHER TO THE EAS DECODER ..........4-1 4.1.1. Connecting the Serial Port ..................4-1 4.1.2. Sage Decoder Configuration..................4-2 4.1.3.
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  • Page 107: Optional Eas Decoder Interface (Eas Optioned Units Only)

    9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual OPTIONAL EAS DECODER INTERFACE (EAS OPTIONED UNITS ONLY) The 9625SW switchers with the EAS option fitted are the perfect solution for on-air insertion of channel branding bugs and Emergency Alert System messages. The switcher is designed to receive Emergency Alert System message data and audio from a Sage or TFT EAS decoder unit and insert it over the program video and audio.
  • Page 108: Sage Decoder Configuration

    9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual Switcher End EAS Decoder End 9 pin D Belden 9 pin D Male 9729 Female -------1a------ -------2b------ Rx Gnd Sig Gnd ---drain 1---- Sig Gnd Tx Gnd -------1b----- -------2a------ Frame Shield ---drain 2----...
  • Page 109: Tft Decoder Configuration

    The emergency audio from the Sage or TFT decoders must be converted to an AES audio stream before it can be used with the 9625SW switcher. You can use the Evertz 7720ADC-A4 Analog Audio to AES Converter module, or other suitable device to do this.
  • Page 110: Configuring The 9625Sw For Eas

    9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual 4.2. CONFIGURING THE 9625SW FOR EAS 4.2.1. Configuring the Serial Port In order for the EAS decoder to communicate to the 9625SW you must configure the COM D port for the correct protocol. The COM D menu item in the General menu is used to accomplish this. Set this menu item to EAS CG in order for the EAS decoder to communicate to the 9625SW.
  • Page 111: Testing The System

    9625SW. Make sure that you have configured the correct CG Interface Type and that the serial cable is valid and connected to the correct ports. Check the Evertz Web site at www.evertz.com for any new firmware releases for the switcher.
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  • Page 113 9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual CHAPTER 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION ....................... 5-1 5.1. SPECIFICATIONS....................... 5-1 5.1.1. Video Specifications (PKG9625SW)................ 5-1 5.1.1.1. Standard Definition Serial Digital Video Input ........... 5-1 5.1.1.2. Standard Definition Serial Digital Video Outputs........5-1 5.1.2.
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  • Page 115: Technical Description

    9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 5.1. SPECIFICATIONS 5.1.1. Video Specifications (PKG9625SW) 5.1.1.1. Standard Definition Serial Digital Video Input Standard: 270 Mb/sec Serial digital component SMPTE 259M standards supported shown in Table 2-8, software selectable Number of Inputs:...
  • Page 116: Video Reference

    9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual 5.1.3. Video Reference Type: Depends on video format NTSC or PAL Colour Black 1 V p-p Connectors: BNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A Termination: High impedance loop through on router unit 75 ohm terminated on keyer unit 5.1.4.
  • Page 117: General Purpose Inputs And Outputs

    9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual 5.1.8. General Purpose Inputs and Outputs Number of Inputs: 8, programmable functions Number of Outputs: 4 Type: opto-isolated, active low Connector: 15 pin female High-density D Signal Level: Pulled up to Vext supplied voltage. 3.3V DC provided 5.1.9.
  • Page 118: Upgrading The Firmware

    9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual 5.2. UPGRADING THE FIRMWARE 5.2.1. Overview The firmware in the switcher units is contained on a FLASH EPROM. From time to time firmware updates will be provided to add additional features to the units. The router unit and the keyer unit each have their own firmware and each must be updated separately if required.
  • Page 119: Initiating Firmware Upgrade Mode Via The Front Panel (Keyer Units Only)

    9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual 5.2.3. Initiating Firmware Upgrade Mode via the Front Panel (Keyer units only) This is the recommended method of updating the software in the keyer units. It is activated through the GENERAL Setup menu branch. If you cannot invoke the upload mode via the front panel as outlined in step 6 then follow the steps in section 5.2.4.
  • Page 120: Uploading The New Firmware

    9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual 8. Within 15 seconds press the <CTRL> and <X> keys several times, this should stop the boot sequence and you should see a message saying "ENTERING COMMAND LOOP". If the unit continues to boot-up, simply cycle the power and repeat this step.
  • Page 121: Upgrading The Firmware Via Overture

    9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual 5.2.7. Upgrading the Firmware via Overture 1. Once the firmware upgrade .zip file has been downloaded from the Evertz website (http://www.evertz.com/downloads/firmware), extract its contents. Overture software is required to successfully upgrade the device. If your PC is running Overture software and is connected to the device, launch Overture by double-clicking on the desktop icon (see Figure 5-1) or accessing it via Start >All Programs >...
  • Page 122 9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual Figure 5-3: Select Upgrade Binary window 4. The file transfer status will be displayed under the Transfer Queue. Figure 5-4: Transfer Queue Page 5-8 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION Revision 1.1...
  • Page 123 When you download either the PKG9625SW or PSKHD9625SW .zip file from the Evertz website, an upgrade .bin file for the router will also be included in this zip package. Please ensure that the router is upgraded with the latest firmware in this package at the same time as the switcher.
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  • Page 125: Index

    9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual INDEX Voice over audio........2-14 Connecting the Audio......... 4-3 Connecting the GPI Tally Control....4-3 AES ALT IN ..........2-6 Connecting the Serial Port ......4-1 AES INPUTS Connecting the video........ 2-12 Router Inputs ..........2-2 Gen Lock Reference........
  • Page 126 9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual Features ............1-1 M2100 Panel Unit Name......3-19 FILL/3 and KEY/4 .........2-5 Manage Files Front panel operation Copy............3-22 Overview...........3-5 Delete............3-22 Destination Media........3-22 File ............3-21 Format ............ 3-22 Gen Lock Reference Media ............
  • Page 127 9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual Button ............3-2 SDI Preview Out .......... 2-5 LED............3-4 SDI Program Out ......... 2-5 MEDIA Menu SDI SRC In ........... 2-5 Overview..........3-38 SDI SRC In: ..........2-5 MEDIA ON/OFF SDI VIDEO INPUTS Button ............3-2 Router Inputs ..........
  • Page 128 9625SW Series Mini Master Control Switcher Manual Up/Down Timers ........3-19 Video Output Timing......... 3-11 Updating the Firmware Version ....3-12 VIDEO REF........... 2-6 Router GenLock ........2-3 UPGRADE RS232 ........2-7 Upgrading the Firmware ......5-4 Video Standard Setting the video Standard ....3-10 UTC Date Voice Over In Rate ........

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