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  • Page 1 Web Page: http://www.evertz.com Revision 1.0.2, August 2006 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 8083XDS-AD Analog and SD-SDI XDS Encoder. Evertz Microsystems expressly prohibits the use of this manual for any purpose other than the operation of the XDS encoder.
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  • 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 cables...
  • Page 5 Evertz products are for informational use only and are not warranties of future performance, either express 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

    8083XDS-AD Analog and SD-SDI XDS Encoder TABLE OF CONTENTS OVERVIEW..........................1-1 THE CLOSED CAPTION and XDS SYSTEM ................1-1 FEATURES..........................1-3 1.2.1 Hardware System Features: .................... 1-3 1.2.2 Serial Digital Video Path Features: .................. 1-3 1.2.3 Component Analog Video Path Features................. 1-3 1.2.4...
  • Page 8 8083XDS-AD Analog and SD-SDI XDS Encoder 3.1.1 Navigating the Front Panel Menus -- The Setup Group ........... 3-1 3.1.2 Caption Keyer Control Group ................... 3-5 3.1.2.1 Keyer Control on the 8083XDS-AD ..............3-5 3.1.3 Status Indicator Lights...................... 3-6 3.1.4 Front Panel Operating Messages ..................3-6 SETUP MENU ITEMS........................
  • Page 9 8083XDS-AD Analog and SD-SDI XDS Encoder 4.2.6 Command Differences Between Operating Modes (Legacy Operation) ......4-6 COMMANDS COMMON TO OPERATING MODES ..............4-6 4.3.1 Set Baud Rate........................4-6 4.3.2 Reset Encoder ......................... 4-7 4.3.3 Set Output Line ........................ 4-8 4.3.4 Monitoring the Line 21 Data on the Serial Port ..............
  • Page 10 6.1.14 Captioning waveform is at the wrong voltage level when converted to analog video..6-6 6.1.15 When should I use “Reset to Factory Defaults”? ............. 6-6 BEFORE YOU CALL EVERTZ TECHNICAL SUPPORT… ............6-6 CREATING A CAPTURE FILE....................6-6 Application Notes: Application Note 3: Transmitting Time of Day using XDS Packets........
  • Page 11 Figure 2-1: 8083XDS-AD Rear Panel ..................2-1 Figure 2-2: Parallel GPI Port Pinout..................... 2-3 Figure 2-3: Typical Connections to the 8083XDS-AD XDS Encoder........... 2-6 Figure 2-4: Wiring RS-232 DTE Serial Port to Computer ............2-6 Figure 2-5: Wiring RS-422 Tributary Serial Port to RS-422 Master ..........2-7 Figure 3-1: 8083XDS-AD Front Panel Layout................
  • Page 12 8083XDS-AD Analog and SD-SDI XDS Encoder This page left intentionally blank Page vi CONTENTS Revision 1.0.2...
  • Page 13 8083XDS-AD Analog and SD-SDI XDS Encoder CHAPTER 1: OVERVIEW OVERVIEW..........................1-1 THE CLOSED CAPTION and XDS SYSTEM ................1-1 FEATURES..........................1-3 1.2.1 Hardware System Features: .................... 1-3 1.2.2 Serial Digital Video Path Features: .................. 1-3 1.2.3 Component Analog Video Path Features................. 1-3 1.2.4...

  • Page 14: Chapter 1: Overview

    8083XDS-AD Analog and SD-SDI XDS Encoder This page left intentionally blank OVERVIEW Revision 1.0.2...

  • Page 15: Overview

    8083XDS-AD Analog and SD-SDI XDS Encoder OVERVIEW This manual describes the operation of the 8083XDS-AD Analog and SD- SDI XDS Encoder. The Model 8083XDS-AD provides a cost-effective method of encoding eXtended Data Service (XDS) into Field 2 of the analog and digital video bitstream.

  • Page 16: Figure 1-1: Typical Line 21 Closed Caption Signal

    8083XDS-AD Analog and SD-SDI XDS Encoder Field 1 Field 2 Primary Synchronous Caption Service CC3 Secondary Synchronous Caption Service Special Non-synchronous Use Captions CC4 Special Non-synchronous Use Captions First Text Service Third Text Service Second Text Service Fourth Text Service XDS Extended Data Services The separate data streams are independent of each other in content.

  • Page 17: Features

    8083XDS-AD Analog and SD-SDI XDS Encoder Figure 1-1 shows the typical waveform of the signal. The line 21 data signal consists of a 7 cycle sine wave clock burst, a start bit, and two data characters. Each character consists of seven data bits with odd parity.

  • Page 18: Data Encoding Features

    8083XDS-AD Analog and SD-SDI XDS Encoder 1.2.4 Data Encoding Features: • Supports encoding of Extended Data Service (XDS) data packets including V-Chip-compatible program ratings into Field 2 • EDH packet checksum correction. • Keyer bypass mode allows video to pass through without keying any signal in •...

  • Page 19: How To Use This Manual

    8083XDS-AD Analog and SD-SDI XDS Encoder The Time Zone packet (0704) encodes the time zone offset from UTC time and contains a flag bit (DSO Flag) that is to be set when the entire area served by the signal observes Daylight Saving Time. When the DSO Flag bit is set to Off, it means that the VCR will ignore the DST Flag bit in the Time of Day packet.
  • Page 20 8083XDS-AD Analog and SD-SDI XDS Encoder EIA-744-A: The EIA standard that defines the formatting of content advisory information accommodating either U.S. or Canadian systems, as well as the movie industry’s MPAA rating system using the vertical blanking interval. EIA 744-A redefines the XDS Program Rating (content advisory) packet, 05h, currently contained in EIA-608-B, Current Class.

  • Page 21: Glossary Of Terms

    8083XDS-AD Analog and SD-SDI XDS Encoder SMPTE 334M: assigns addresses to be used to multiplex specific data services such as captioning into the vertical ancillary (VANC) space defined by 291M. It also specifies that the payload of a VANC packet used for captioning is CDP.
  • Page 22 8083XDS-AD Analog and SD-SDI XDS Encoder CCIR (International Radio Consultative Committee): An international standards committee. (This organization is now known as ITU.) CCIR-601: See ITU-R601 CCIR-656: See ITU-R656 CLIFF EFFECT: (also referred to as the ‘digital cliff’) This is a...
  • Page 23 8083XDS-AD Analog and SD-SDI XDS Encoder DST (DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME): The civil time observed when daylight saving time is adopted in a country or region. It is usually standard time + 1 hour. (see also Standard Time) DTVCC: Digital Television Closed Captioning, defined in EIA-708.
  • Page 24 8083XDS-AD Analog and SD-SDI XDS Encoder JULIAN DATE: The Julian day number is a count of days elapsed since Greenwich mean noon on January 1, 4713B.C. January 1st, 1993 was JD 2448989; January 1st, 2000 was JD 2451545. MODIFIED JULIAN DATE (MJD): The Modified Julian Date is a continuous count of the number of days elapsed since 17 November 1858.
  • Page 25 8083XDS-AD Analog and SD-SDI XDS Encoder TRS: Timing reference signals used in composite digital systems. (It is four words long). TRS-ID: Abbreviation for "Timing Reference Signal Identification". A reference signal used to maintain timing in composite digital systems. (It is four words long.)
  • Page 26 8083XDS-AD Analog and SD-SDI XDS Encoder This page left intentionally blank Page 1-12 OVERVIEW Revision 1.0.2...
  • Page 27 Figure 2-1: 8083XDS-AD Rear Panel ..................2-1 Figure 2-2: Parallel GPI Port Pinout..................... 2-3 Figure 2-3: Typical Connections to the 8083XDS-AD XDS Encoder........... 2-6 Figure 2-4: Wiring RS-232 DTE Serial Port to Computer ............2-6 Figure 2-5: Wiring RS-422 Tributary Serial Port to RS-422 Master ..........2-7 INSTALLATION Revision 1.0.2...
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  • Page 29: Installation

    SDI IN. FAULT TALLY OUT: A BNC connector for output of a SMPTE 269M fault tally. The output will be open circuit when the 8083XDS-AD is processing video normally. The output will be grounded when the unit is bypassed.

  • Page 30: Preview Video Connections

    RS-422 communications. Please refer to Figure 2-4 and Figure 2-5 for typical port pinouts and connections to a computer. Evertz does not recommend altering the jumper settings for port A, as it may make in-field firmware updates very difficult for the user.

  • Page 31: Parallel Remote Control Connections

    8083XDS-AD Analog and SD-SDI XDS Encoder PORT B, C: These 9 pin male 'D' connectors may be used for connection to computers with XDS control software. The front panel Engineering menus are used to set the correct baud rate, word size and parity for use with your captioning software.

  • Page 32: Power Requirements

    (See section 3.2.1 for information on changing the video type setting.) The 8083XDS-AD has LEDs labeled 525 and 625 VIDEO IN on the front panel, these indicate which input is active and if there is video present.

  • Page 33: Connecting The Analog Video

    (See section 3.2.4) 2.5.2 Composite Analog Video Input The 8083XDS-AD accepts either an SDI video source in the SDI IN BNC or a composite analog video source in the ANALOG VIDEO IN BNC or both sources simultaneously when these are frame-locked together.

  • Page 34: Figure 2-3: Typical Connections To The 8083Xds-Ad Xds Encoder

    8083XDS-AD Analog and SD-SDI XDS Encoder Figure 2-3: Typical Connections to the 8083XDS-AD XDS Encoder Connect PORT A, B or C of the XDS Encoder to one of the serial ports (typically COM1 or COM2) of your computer. Figure 2-4 below shows the typical cable wiring diagram to connect Port A, B or C and a personal computer.

  • Page 35: Figure 2-5: Wiring Rs-422 Tributary Serial Port To Rs-422 Master

    8083XDS-AD Analog and SD-SDI XDS Encoder Serial I/O Port (A,B,C) Computer “Master” End Male (pins) Female Description DB-9 DB-9 Description Shield ------------------- Shield Frame Ground 1 -----------------1 Frame Ground Receive Common 6 -----------------6 Transmit Comm. Receive A 2 -----------------2 Transmit A...
  • Page 36 8083XDS-AD Analog and SD-SDI XDS Encoder This page left intentionally blank Page 2-8 INSTALLATION Revision 1.0.2...
  • Page 37 AN OVERVIEW OF KEY AND DISPLAY FUNCTIONS.............. 3-1 3.1.1 Navigating the Front Panel Menus -- The Setup Group........... 3-1 3.1.2 Caption Keyer Control Group................... 3-5 3.1.2.1 Keyer Control on the 8083XDS-AD ..............3-5 3.1.3 Status Indicator Lights...................... 3-6 3.1.4 Front Panel Operating Messages ..................3-6 SETUP MENU ITEMS .......................
  • Page 38 8083XDS-AD Analog and SD-SDI XDS Encoder Figures Figure 3-1: 8083XDS-AD Front Panel Layout................3-1 Figure 3-2: Overview of the Setup Menu System ................ 3-3 Figure 3-3: Overview of the Engineering Menu System............... 3-4 Figure 3-4: Front Panel Time Indicators ..................3-8 Figure 3-5: Connections for Port Echo Mode................

  • Page 39: How To Operate The Xds Encoder

    8083XDS-AD Analog and SD-SDI XDS Encoder HOW TO OPERATE THE XDS ENCODER AN OVERVIEW OF KEY AND DISPLAY FUNCTIONS Figure 3-1: 8083XDS-AD Front Panel Layout The display area consists of a 16 digit alphanumeric display, six LED status indicators and a ten pushbutton keypad.
  • Page 40 8083XDS-AD Analog and SD-SDI XDS Encoder The currently active menu setting will be flashing. When you have made all the desired changes, press the SETUP key to exit the menu system and return to the normal display mode. The display will automatically return to the normal display mode if no key presses are made for several seconds.

  • Page 41: Figure 3-2: Overview Of The Setup Menu System

    8083XDS-AD Analog and SD-SDI XDS Encoder ) VIDEO TYPE Type 422 525 Type 422 625 ) OUTPUT LINE Line = 21 ) BYPASS RELAY Bypass = off Bypass = on ) UPSTREAM SOURCE Source digital Source analog )LOC VCHIP CODE...

  • Page 42: Figure 3-3: Overview Of The Engineering Menu System

    8083XDS-AD Analog and SD-SDI XDS Encoder > PORT A BAUD > PORT C BAUD BaudA = 1200 BaudC = 1200 BaudA = 2400 BaudC = 2400 BaudA = 4800 BaudC = 4800 BaudA = 9600 BaudC = 9600 BaudA = 19200...

  • Page 43: Caption Keyer Control Group

    The Fld 1 LED indicates if the Field 1 keyer is enabled or not. Software commands received by the 8083XDS-AD may also turn the keyer on or off. KEYER FLD 2 Toggles the Field 2 caption keyer on or off. When the keyer is off, the device will merely clock the video through its internal registers and route it to the video output.

  • Page 44: Status Indicator Lights

    There are either six status indicators located on the front panel of the 8083XDS-AD. These show the operational status of the XDS encoder at a glance. The meanings of all LEDs that are found on the front panel are as...
  • Page 45 8083XDS-AD Analog and SD-SDI XDS Encoder will be shown to the left of the display if upstream data is present on field 1. If incoming data is present in field 2 then a colon (:) will be shown to the left of the display.

  • Page 46: Figure 3-4: Front Panel Time Indicators

    525 LOCK OFF 525 line video selected. Keyers are disabled and may not be enabled by the computer. Video will pass through the 8083XDS-AD without modifying line 21 data. 625 LOCK OFF 625 line video selected. Keyers are disabled and may not be enabled by the computer.
  • Page 47 LOCAL BYPASS ON Indicates that the video has been bypassed due to a front panel menu selection. The XDS encoder is disabled and may not be enabled LOCKED THRU by computer. Video will pass through the 8083XDS-AD unmodified. C1234 T1234E The channel monitor display is accessible by pressing the SHIFT + keys when the unit is in stream mode.

  • Page 48: Setup Menu Items

    8083XDS-AD Analog and SD-SDI XDS Encoder SETUP MENU ITEMS The Setup menu is used to configure the basic operational modes of the XDS Encoder such as selecting which type of video is present, which data channel will be shown on the decoder output, etc. A “)” symbol to the left of the main level menu items allows them to be easily distinguished from the front panel operating messages.

  • Page 49: Selecting The Upstream Caption Source

    Select Source digital to extract XDS data from SDI video. Select Source analog to extract XDS data from analog video. If there is only one video source (digital or analog) entering the 8083XDS-AD, the UPSTREAM SOURCE must be set to that video source for the device to work properly.

  • Page 50: Engineering Setup Menu Items

    Compatibility With V-Chip Software Automation software, such as the Evertz driver for Louth Automation, MetaCast 2 software, or Evertz XDS Packet Control software, has a higher priority than the local ratings. If external software sends a new program rating to the encoder, the Local V-Chip Timer will automatically revert to the “Insert disable”...

  • Page 51: Setting The Serial Port Baud Rate And Data Format

    8083XDS-AD Analog and SD-SDI XDS Encoder 3.3.1 Setting the Serial Port Baud Rate and Data Format Two menu items are used to set up the serial port connection parameters. There is a pair of menu items for each of the ports. A third menu item sets the port permissions for each port.

  • Page 52: Special Functions Of Port B

    8083XDS-AD Analog and SD-SDI XDS Encoder Closed Caption and Text mapping does apply for the 8083XDS-AD since the unit only Encodes XDS data. Ensure that the Port is configured to insert Data on the XDS Service Use the keys until the desired field is blinking, then press the SELECT key to toggle the enabled or disabled state.

  • Page 53: Figure 3-5: Connections For Port Echo Mode

    8083XDS-AD Analog and SD-SDI XDS Encoder XDS Computer Port A or C 8083XDS-AD SDI In SDI Out "Port Echo Mode" Port B Port A or C 8084 SDI In SDI Out "Port Echo Mode" Port B Any serial port HD9084 or 8084AD...

  • Page 54: Vertical Shift Of The Caption Line Data

    8083XDS-AD Analog and SD-SDI XDS Encoder The VBI Bridge setup will introduce a delay in the data on the receiver side, typically one to three frames. Other equipment in the SDI video stream also influences the length of this delay.

  • Page 55: Configuring Whether Upstream Captions And Xds Will Be Passed Or Blocked

    8083XDS-AD Analog and SD-SDI XDS Encoder The EIA 608-B waveform specification says that there should be no setup on line 21. In order to eliminate the setup when the encoding to NTSC video takes place, it is necessary to shift the caption data down by 7.5 IRE when it is generated by the XDS encoder.

  • Page 56: Setting The Encoder Clock

    8083XDS-AD Analog and SD-SDI XDS Encoder 3.3.6 SETTING THE ENCODER CLOCK The SET UTC CLOCK menu item allows the user to set the internal real >SET UTC CLOCK time clock directly from the front panel. Note that the time and date Time 00:00:00 entered are the UTC time.

  • Page 57: Setting The Daylight Saving Time Observance

    3.3.8 Using the 16 Second Erase Timer When the Erase Timer is activated, the 8083XDS-AD will automatically encode a command to erase captions in the CC1 data stream (primary language captions) if no caption data has been received for 16 seconds.

  • Page 58: Clearing Xds Packets From Memory

    Reset Done 3.3.12 Performing a Front Panel Reset to its Power-On State Sometimes it may be desirable to perform a reset of the 8083XDS-AD back to its power-on, especially if a communications error has left one port active, which may cause an ACCESS ERROR when another port attempts to caption.

  • Page 59: Monitoring The Incoming Data

    8083XDS-AD Analog and SD-SDI XDS Encoder MONITORING THE INCOMING DATA There are two displays provided to allow the user to view how incoming data will be handle. The Stream monitor display is available when the device is configured for the ‘stream’ mode of operation. The Field monitor display is available when the device is configured for the ’field’...

  • Page 60: Parallel Remote Control Connections

    8083XDS-AD Analog and SD-SDI XDS Encoder PARALLEL REMOTE CONTROL CONNECTIONS The PARALLEL 9 pin female 'D' connector provides a method of connecting 'closure to ground' remote control GPI signals to control the XDS encoder. Each input has an internal 47K ohm pull-up to +5 volts. The...

  • Page 61: Shifting Caption Text Up Using The Parallel Remote Control

    8083XDS-AD Analog and SD-SDI XDS Encoder 3.5.4 Shifting Caption Text Up using the Parallel Remote Control When this GPI is held low, screen position codes (called PACs) in the caption data will be translated so that captions normally appearing on rows 12 through 15 will now appear on rows 1 through 4.
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  • Page 63 8083XDS-AD Analog and SD-SDI XDS Encoder CHAPTER 4: SERIAL COMMAND PROTOCOL SERIAL COMMAND PROTOCOL ....................4-1 COMMAND CROSS REFERENCE ..................... 4-1 COMMAND SYNTAX DESCRIPTION..................4-2 4.2.1 Special Characters......................4-2 4.2.2 Parameters........................4-2 4.2.3 Flow Control Handshaking ....................4-5 4.2.4 Break Handling......................... 4-5 4.2.5...
  • Page 64 8083XDS-AD Analog and SD-SDI XDS Encoder COMM PORT CONTROL COMMANDS (STREAM MODE) ............. 4-22 4.7.1 Show Port Permission Maps ..................4-22 4.7.2 Alter Port Permission Maps.................... 4-23 4.7.3 Show Port Active Maps ....................4-24 4.7.4 Alter Port Active Maps....................4-24 4.7.5...

  • Page 65: Serial Command Protocol

    8083XDS-AD Analog and SD-SDI XDS Encoder SERIAL COMMAND PROTOCOL The following sections present the command protocol for the 8083XDS-AD encoder. Section 4.1 gives a quick cross reference to the command set. Sections 4.2 to 4.7 give a full description of the commands with examples.

  • Page 66: Command Syntax Description

    8083XDS-AD Analog and SD-SDI XDS Encoder COMMAND SYNTAX DESCRIPTION Command line shows required information bold underlined text. Optional parameters shown bold normal text. The default line shows the parameter values that will be invoked if the optional parameter(s) are omitted. Many of the commands use control characters which are indicated by a carat character ‘^’...
  • Page 67 8083XDS-AD Analog and SD-SDI XDS Encoder Designator Name Values Description Field Number Field 1 Field 2 Data Channel Caption Channel 1 Caption Channel 2 Caption Channel 3 Caption Channel 4 Text Channel 1 Text Channel 2 Text Channel 3 Text Channel 4...
  • Page 68 8083XDS-AD Analog and SD-SDI XDS Encoder edsid XDS packet Id input as 2 ASCII hex digit class followed by 2 ASCII hex digit type. (cctt) Valid class numbers are: 01, 03, 05, 07, 09, 0B, OD. Leading zeros of the class numbers are optional.

  • Page 69: Flow Control Handshaking

    When the input buffer is nearly empty the XDS encoder will transmit an XON character. The 8083XDS-AD also uses hardware flow control to prevent lost data. The unit will turn off the RS232 RTS signal when the buffer is nearly full, and will turn RTS on when the input buffer is nearly empty.

  • Page 70: Command Differences Between Operating Modes (Legacy Operation)

    Command Differences Between Operating Modes (Legacy Operation) The 8083XDS-AD operates in one of two basic operating modes - Stream mode or Field mode. Use the MODE menu item on the Engineering Menu to select which operating mode is to be used.

  • Page 71: Reset Encoder

    Reset Encoder This command immediately clears the input and output data queues and resets the 8083XDS-AD to the Transparent State in Field 1 and Field 2. Article and XDS output queues are not reset by this command. They must be explicitly reset by using the queue articles and queue XDS commands.

  • Page 72: Set Output Line

    4.3.4 Monitoring the Line 21 Data on the Serial Port This command allows the 8083XDS-AD to extract line 21 information from the input or output video and send it out the serial port. Enter a ^G to end monitor mode.

  • Page 73: Report Firmware Version

    The XDS encoder will respond with message identifying its firmware version and port name. Command: ^A?<cr> Returns Evertz 8084 Ver:CK88D5 U000427 -- Use ^AH{return} for help Port B 4.3.7 Command Help This command returns a help message from the XDS encoder.

  • Page 74: Report Bypass Switch Mode

    8083XDS-AD Analog and SD-SDI XDS Encoder 4.3.9 Report Bypass Switch Mode This command returns a message that shows the status of the video bypass relay and the caption keyer. Command: ^AS<cr> Example results: indicates keyer is disabled but video will be...

  • Page 75: Set / Report Calendar Date

    8083XDS-AD Analog and SD-SDI XDS Encoder Although the time zone must be entered as hours and minutes, the XDS Time Zone packet will only transmit the time zone hours. This is a limitation of the definition of the time zone packet in EIA-608-B.

  • Page 76: Commands Supported In Stream Operating Mode

    8083XDS-AD Analog and SD-SDI XDS Encoder Examples: ^Ad<sp>01/26/2000<sp>4<cr> Set local date to January 26, 2000 and day is Wednesday. ^Ad<sp>03/25/2001<cr> Set local date to March 25, 2001. No day of week indicated. ^Ad<sp>12/21/2001<sp>7<sp>U<cr> Set UTC date to December 21, 2001.

  • Page 77: Direct Control State

    8083XDS-AD Analog and SD-SDI XDS Encoder In the first form of the command, the optional parameter fx identifies the field (i.e. all streams in that field) that will be placed in the Null state. In the second form of the command the parameter dc identifies the data stream that will be placed in the Null state.

  • Page 78: Display System Status

    8083XDS-AD Analog and SD-SDI XDS Encoder means that legitimate line 21 control codes are aligned and delayed so that the two byte control code pairs are transmitted in the same field. Each control code pair is sent twice. provides the same processing as for n=3. No non-line 21 codes are transmitted and the control codes are converted (if necessary) to the correct equivalent code for the current video field.

  • Page 79: Input Article

    Articles will be lost from the article memory in the event of a power loss. The 8083XDS-AD uses an advanced memory allocation scheme that allows them to store a virtually unlimited number of articles at one time. The only requirement is the maximum amount of random access memory available.

  • Page 80: Output Article

    8083XDS-AD Analog and SD-SDI XDS Encoder The parameter n/l identifies whether the article should be placed as the first article in the output queue or the last article in the queue. All subsequent data is part of the article until ^C is received. The encoder will respond to each line of the article with a ‘>‘...

  • Page 81: Delete Article

    8083XDS-AD Analog and SD-SDI XDS Encoder 4.5.3 Delete Article This command allows the user to remove an article from all output queues. If the article is currently being output, it will not be removed until it has been completely output.

  • Page 82: Display Output Queue

    8083XDS-AD Analog and SD-SDI XDS Encoder storage needed for the article. The first line of the article will also be shown. A “...” will indicate multiple lines of text. Command: ^A9<cr> Default none Examples: ^A9<cr> Returns: Article Status: Name Repeat K/D size text test1 009999 D 000031 "this is a sample"...

  • Page 83: Input Xds

    2, then there must be at least a null caption signal present in field 1 as well. When encoding into field 2, the 8083XDS-AD automatically detects whether there is a caption signal present in field 1. If necessary It will turn on the Field 1 keyer automatically (the FIELD ! LED will blink) and turn it off again when upstream field 1 captions resume.

  • Page 84: Blocking Upstream Xds Packets

    8083XDS-AD Analog and SD-SDI XDS Encoder The parameter data is the information bytes of the packet. This data is entered in ASCII Hex format. For example to enter the letter A enter a 4 followed by a 1 (the hex ASCII code for A is 41)

  • Page 85: Queue Xds Packets

    8083XDS-AD Analog and SD-SDI XDS Encoder ^AP<sp>0701<cr> Allows upstream Time Of Day packets to be passed through Note that the upstream XDS blocking instructions are not saved through power loss. 4.6.3 Queue XDS Packets This command will delete the entire specified XDS output queue and replace it with the packets named (if any).

  • Page 86: Comm Port Control Commands (Stream Mode)

    8083XDS-AD Analog and SD-SDI XDS Encoder COMM PORT CONTROL COMMANDS (STREAM MODE) The 8083XDS-AD can allow simultaneous access by all the communication ports to the keyers. This can be the effective equivalent of multiple XDS encoders, linked in series. By using a single video keyer, these encoder models provide the added advantage of minimizing the delays and the impact on the video quality.

  • Page 87: Alter Port Permission Maps

    8083XDS-AD Analog and SD-SDI XDS Encoder Example result: Permission Map PORT A: CF1 CF2 TF1 TF2 XDS PORT B: CF1 CF2 TF1 TF2 XDS PORT C: CF1 CF2 TF1 TF2 XDS Permission Map PORT A: CF2 TF1 TF2 XDS PORT B: CF1...

  • Page 88: Show Port Active Maps

    8083XDS-AD Analog and SD-SDI XDS Encoder 4.7.3 Show Port Active Maps This command will report the active map for each port. The active map controls what port has control of a data type. Command: ^AO<cr> (capital letter ‘O’) Example result:...

  • Page 89: Reset Port

    Reset Port This command will reset a port. This command immediately clears the input and output data queues and resets the 8083XDS-AD to the Transparent State in Field 1 and Field 2. Article and XDS output queues are not reset by this command.
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  • Page 92: Technical Description

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  • Page 93: Technical Description

    8083XDS-AD Analog and SD-SDI XDS Encoder TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION OVERVIEW The Evertz XDS Encoder combine the latest LSI technology with sophisticated microcontroller firmware to provide a powerful, flexible system for encoding XDS data onto either a digital video bitstream or a composite analog video feed.

  • Page 94: Electrical

    8083XDS-AD Analog and SD-SDI XDS Encoder Freq. Response: ±0.15 dB up to 5 MHz Differential Gain: < 0.6% up to 5 MHz Differential Phase: < 0.2 deg. up to 5 MHz SNR: > 75 dB (blk field, 100 kHz to 5 MHz, unweighted) Input-Output Delay: <...

  • Page 95: Changing The Fuses

    8083XDS-AD Analog and SD-SDI XDS Encoder 5.3.1 Changing The Fuses Check that the line fuse is rated for the correct value marked on the rear panel. Never replace with a fuse of greater value. The fuse holder is located inside the power entry module. To change the fuses, pull out the fuse holder from the power entry module using a small screwdriver.

  • Page 96: Safety Guidelines And Precautions Concerning The Use Of 3V Lithium Batteries

    8083XDS-AD Analog and SD-SDI XDS Encoder 5.3.2.1 Safety Guidelines and Precautions concerning the Use of 3V Lithium Batteries Please observe the following warnings strictly. If misused, the batteries may explode or leak, causing injury or damage to the equipment. •...

  • Page 97: Configuring Serial Port A

    8083XDS-AD Analog and SD-SDI XDS Encoder To gain access to the DIP switches you will have to remove the top cover. Before removing the top cover of the unit make sure that both power cords are disconnected from the mains.

  • Page 98: Configuring Serial Ports B And C

    XDS encoders containing a model 8038 UART submodule have fixed RS232-DTE pinouts for ports B and C. XDS encoders manufactured using the Evertz 8058 UART submodule can be configured for RS232-DTE or RS422-tributary operation. Refer to section 5.5.3 to determine if your encoder contains an 8058 submodule or an 8038.

  • Page 99: Figure 5-2: Port B Or Port C Ribbon Cable Positions

    8083XDS-AD Analog and SD-SDI XDS Encoder Ribbon Cable Position Ribbon Cable Position for RS-232 DTE for RS-422 Tributary Figure 5-2: Port B or Port C Ribbon Cable Positions Port B RS-232 Port C RS-232 Port B RS-422 Port C RS-232...

  • Page 100: Circuit Description

    8083XDS-AD Analog and SD-SDI XDS Encoder CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION 5.4.1 Front Panel Display and Pushbuttons A 16 digit alphanumeric display and a keypad with ten buttons is contained on a separate circuit card (5220) which is connected to the main circuit board via a 20 conductor ribbon cable.

  • Page 101: Upgrading The Firmware

    PLD revision number in addition to a firmware upgrade. If the PLD revision numbers in the XDS encoder are lower than those specified for the upgrade, Evertz technicians must service the encoder to perform the upgrade.
  • Page 102 8083XDS-AD Analog and SD-SDI XDS Encoder 5. The front panel will display the word PROGRAMMER and the selected baud rate. You should also see a menu appear in the terminal window on the PC. For example: ------------------------------------------ 8045 Flash ROM Programming Utility Ver 1.1 COPYRIGHT 2000 EVERTZ MICROSYSTEMS LTD.

  • Page 103: Viewing Firmware And Pld Revision Levels

    5.5.3 Viewing Firmware and PLD Revision Levels Your Evertz XDS encoder does not need to be taken out of service to check the firmware or PLD revision levels. These can be checked from the front panel display. The serial port configuration and power supply status can also be checked from these front panel displays.
  • Page 104 8083XDS-AD Analog and SD-SDI XDS Encoder “aa” is the value read from the parallel GPI port on the rear panel, as described in chapter 3. “bb” is the revision level of the “IO PLD”. At the time of writing, the current revision level is “03”.
  • Page 105 8083XDS-AD Analog and SD-SDI XDS Encoder CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING ........................ 6-1 ANSWERS TO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS..............6-1 6.1.1 Which serial port should I connect to? ................6-1 6.1.2 There is no SDI video being output from the unit............. 6-1 6.1.3...
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  • Page 107: Troubleshooting

    Which serial port should I connect to? Any serial port can be used for typical captioning functions, since they all use the same serial protocol. In the 8083XDS-AD, all three serial ports are configured from the factory to work with an off-the-shelf null-modem cable.

  • Page 108: I See "Buffer Overflow" Or "Parity Bad" Messages On The Front Panel

    Captions are not being encoded at all. The 8083XDS-AD only encodes XDS and Text Article information. The 8083XDS-AD does not encode Closed Captioning. Please refer to the Evertz Closed Caption Encoder line to find a product suitable for your application. Page 6-2 TROUBLESHOOTING Revision 1.0.2...

  • Page 109: The Caption Shift Up Gpi Is Not Working Properly

    8083XDS-AD Analog and SD-SDI XDS Encoder 6.1.9 The Caption Shift Up GPI is not working properly. The Caption Shift Up GPI on parallel remote control pin 8 moves caption text from rows 12 through 15 and repositions them to rows 1 through 4. It does this by translating the Preamble Address Codes (PACs) embedded in the caption data.
  • Page 110 8083XDS-AD Analog and SD-SDI XDS Encoder If there is no automation system or XDS software controlling the insertion of V-Chip program rating packets, the 8083XDS-AD has built-in facilities for inserting a default V-Chip program rating locally from the front panel setup menu system.

  • Page 111: When The Caption Decoder Is Set To Xds, The Text Sometimes Disappears Momentarily

    8083XDS-AD Analog and SD-SDI XDS Encoder U.S. TV Parental Guideline Rating System None 4840 TV-Y 4841 TV-Y7 4842 TV-G 4843 TV-PG 4844 TV-14 4845 TV-MA 4846 None* 4847 * EIA-608-B defines two distinct US-TV rating codes that are both named "None".

  • Page 112: Captioning Waveform Is At The Wrong Voltage Level When Converted To Analog Video

    Sometimes during a tech support call, the customer will be asked to make a capture file that may be emailed to Evertz tech support personnel. We look at this file to see what the customer’s software is sending to the XDS encoder.
  • Page 113 Port B or Port C on the encoder, one may simply disconnect the cable from the rear of the Evertz unit and connect to a computer’s COM port. For Port A, some rewiring may be required depending on the system configuration.
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  • Page 115: Application Notes

    XDS packets. The application note also provides step by step procedures for setting up the Evertz 8084 and 8084AD Caption/XDS encoders (referred to generically as 8084AD throughout this document) and the Evertz MetaCast 2 software to accomplish this.
  • Page 116 8083XDS-AD Analog and SD-SDI XDS Encoder Offset Time Zone Where Observed Code Hours UTC-05:00 Eastern New York UTC-06:00 Central Chicago UTC-07:00 Mountain Denver UTC-08:00 Pacific Los Angeles UTC-09:00 Alaska Alaska UTC-10:00 Hawaii-Aleutian Hawaii Table B-1: Time Zones in the United States A.2.2.
  • Page 117 AD displays the Local time. In order for the 8083XDS-AD to display the correct local time you must also set the time zone and DST Flag in the 8083XDS-AD. Section A.5 gives information on how to set the time zone and Daylight Saving Flag in the 8083XDS-AD using the MetaCast 2 software.
  • Page 118 When you have properly configured the LTC reader, the time zone and DST Flag, and apply a valid time code signal and input video, the 8083XDS-AD will show a letter T at the right side of the front panel display when the time is being displayed. The time display will have a period (.) between the hours and minutes if DST is in effect, otherwise a colon (:) will be displayed.
  • Page 119 MetaCast 2 needs to have a stable time reference. The preferred method is to have MetaCast 2 read the time from the 8083XDS-AD (which is in turn reading the time from the house time code reference). MetaCast 2 will maintain this time internally as the Broadcast Time and use it to control the scheduling of packets.
  • Page 120 A.5.1. Connecting MetaCast 2 to your 8083XDS-AD You can connect one of the serial ports on your PC to any port on an 8083XDS-AD using an ordinary NULL modem cable that should have been supplied with the 8083XDS-AD encoder. The next step is to ensure that both devices are using the same communication settings.
  • Page 121 If your LTC input to the 8083XDS-AD contains date information you can go straight to section A.5.4, otherwise you will have to set the date in the 8083XDS-AD from MetaCast 2. To do this you will need to temporarily set the Time Source to PC Clock. Check the PC Clock’s settings by clicking the 'Set Time' button on the Clock page toolbar.
  • Page 122 A.5.5. Setting the Time Zone Next you will need to set the time zone so that the 8083XDS-AD and MetaCast 2 can properly convert between UTC and local time. Click the 'Set Clock' button on the Clock page toolbar to open the Set Time page.
  • Page 123 Two independent check boxes control Daylight Saving Time (DST) in MetaCast 2. The first check box is used to set the DST Flag in the 8083XDS-AD and is checked when Daylight Saving Time is currently being observed. It is located on the Clocks page and in most cases it should be updated by MetaCast 2's automatic DST adjustment controls.
  • Page 124 MetaCast 2 to set the PC clock in addition to its internal BroadCast time. This allows additional instances of MetaCast 2 running on the PC to be synced to one 8083XDS-AD Encoder with an LTC reader. Note: Set PC requires admin privileges on NT4, WIN 2000 and WINXP.
  • Page 125 EIA-608 Specifies that Line 21 Field1 caption signal must also be present when XDS packets are being inserted. Some XDS decoders will not function if the caption signal is not present in both fields. When encoding XDS packets, the 8083XDS-AD will automatically insert a Line21 Field 1 caption signal if there is not one present already.
  • Page 126 They only acknowledge uninterrupted XDS packets. To avoid this all XDS encoding should be done locally at the point of final transmission, and the 8083XDS-AD should block upstream XDS packets, if at all possible. A.6.3. Notes about JVC VCRs •...
  • Page 127 8083XDS-AD Analog and SD-SDI XDS Encoder • Once the clock has been initially set, it only updates from the XDS packets once per hour at the beginning of the minute except between 11:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. To force the clock to update at other times, you have to turn off the AUTO CLOCK mode then turn it back on, and then power down the VCR.
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