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evertz 8950-SID Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 Revision 1.0, May 2000 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 8950-SID Digital Source ID Decoder Reader. Evertz Microsystems expressly prohibits the use of this manual for any purpose other than the operation of the 8950-SID.
  • Page 2 WARNING Changes or Modifications not expressly approved by Evertz Microsystems Ltd. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Use of unshielded plugs or cables may cause radiation interference. Properly shielded interface cables with the shield connected to the chassis ground of the device must be used.
  • Page 3 Model 8950-SID Source ID Decoder Manual REVISION HISTORY REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE Original issue May 00...
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Model 8950-SID Digital Source ID Decoder Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS OVERVIEW..........................1-1 1.1. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ....................1-1 1.2. DEFINITIONS ..........................1-1 INSTALLATION........................... 2-1 2.1. REAR PANEL..........................2-1 2.1.1. Digital Video Connections ..................... 2-1 2.1.2. Tally Connections......................2-1 2.1.3.
  • Page 6 Figure 2-1: 8950-SID Rear Panel ....................2-1 Figure 2-2: Typical GPIO Circuitry....................2-4 Figure 3-1: Front Panel Layout ....................3-1 Figure 3-2: Overview of the 8950-SID Programming Menu System ..........3-3 Figure 3-3: Overview of the 8950-SID Engineering Menu ............3-4 TABLE OF CONTENTS...

  • Page 7: Overview

    Model 8950-SID Digital Source ID Decoder Manual OVERVIEW The 8950-SID is a dual-purpose Source ID decoder that reads either source ID information encoded into vertical interval timecode, source ID encoded by the PESA source ID encoder system or Neilson Source ID codes encoded on line 20.
  • Page 8 Model 8950-SID Digital Source ID Decoder Manual AES/EBU: Informal name for a digital audio standard established jointly by the Audio Engineering Society and the European Broadcasting Union organizations. ANALOG: An adjective describing any signal that varies continuously as opposed to a digital signal that contains discrete levels representing digits 0 and 1.
  • Page 9 Model 8950-SID Digital Source ID Decoder Manual sync and multiplexing schemes used in both parallel and serial interfaces. It reflects definitions found in EBU Tech 3267 (for 625 line systems) and SMPTE 125M (parallel 525 line systems) and SMPTE 259M (serial 525 line systems).
  • Page 10 Model 8950-SID Digital Source ID Decoder Manual EBU TECH 3267-E: The EBU recommendation for the parallel interface of 625 line digital video signal. This is a revision of the earlier EBU Tech 3246-E standard that was in turn derived from CCIR- 601.
  • Page 11 Model 8950-SID Digital Source ID Decoder Manual SMPTE 244M: The SMPTE standard for bit parallel digital interface for composite video signals. SMPTE 244M defines the parameters required to generate and distribute composite video signals on a parallel interface. SMPTE 259M: The SMPTE standard for 525 line serial digital component and composite interfaces.
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  • Page 13: Installation

    REAR PANEL Figure 2-1: 8950-SID Rear Panel The following sections describe the purpose of the rear panel connectors of the 8950-SID. Sections 2.1.1 to 2.1.2 describe the specific signals that should be connected to the 8950-SID. 2.1.1. Digital Video Connections...

  • Page 14: Remote Control Connections

    VCG Keyer On/Off Input 2.1.4. Power Connections LINE: The 8950-SID may be set for either 115v/60 Hz or 230v/50 Hz AC operation. The voltage selector switch is accessible on the rear panel. The line voltage connector contains an integral slow blow fuse (and a spare one).

  • Page 15: Power Requirements

    Model 8950-SID Digital Source ID Decoder Manual 2.3. POWER REQUIREMENTS 2.3.1. Selecting the Correct Mains Voltage Power requirements are 115 or 230 volts AC at 50 or 60 Hz, switch selectable on the rear panel. Power should be applied by connecting a 3 wire grounding type power supply cord to the power entry module on the rear panel.

  • Page 16: Connecting The Digital Video

    CONNECTING THE DIGITAL VIDEO 2.4.1. Video Input The 8950-SID decoder requires that a digital video source with VITC (with timecode, source ID and VTR status encoded) be connected to the SDI IN video input. The 8950-SID decoder may be configured to accept either 525 or 625 line digital video in the component (4:2:2) format.

  • Page 17: Figure 2-2: Typical Gpio Circuitry

    Model 8950-SID Digital Source ID Decoder Manual + 5 Volts 365 ohm Typical I/O Pin 22 ohm Figure 2-2: Typical GPIO Circuitry. INSTALLATION Page 2-5 Revision 1.0...
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  • Page 20: How To Operate The Digital Source Id Decoder

    A front panel programming menu provides a quick and simple method of configuring the 8950-SID Digital Source ID Decoder for your application. Section 3.3 gives detailed information on the specific operations required to control the 8950-SID.

  • Page 21: The Character Window-Button Group

    Model 8950-SID Digital Source ID Decoder Manual When not in either the Setup mode or the VITC window select mode, the arrow keys are used to position all the character windows on the screen. (See also section 3.5.2.) SHIFT + arrow keys are used to provide fine adjustment of the character generator raster.

  • Page 22: An Overview Of The Status Indicators

    Indicates that 8950-SID is configured for component digital signals BYPASS Indicates that 8950-SID is operating in the Bypass Mode. The SDI video input is directly connected to the SDI Bypass output and the 8950-SID will have no effect on the video signal.

  • Page 23: An Overview Of The Front Panel Programming Menu

    Bypass mode on Figure 3-2: Overview of the 8950-SID Programming Menu System The key to the operational flexibility of the 8950-SID Digital Source ID Decoder lies in the front panel programming menu system. programming menu system uses the 16 digit alphanumeric display and provides a quick, intuitive method of configuring the 8950-SID Digital Source ID Decoder, guiding you to the correct setup for your application.

  • Page 24: Engineering Setup Menu

    Model 8950-SID Digital Source ID Decoder Manual The 8950-SID menu system consists of a main menu with two or more choices for each menu item. The sub menu items are shown in lower case to allow them to be easily distinguished from the main level items. Figure 3-2 is an overview of the front panel menu system, and shows all the menu items and where you will find the menu choices.

  • Page 25: Programming The 8950-Sid Operational Modes

    Model 8950-SID Digital Source ID Decoder Manual The 8950-SID Engineering Setup menu consists of a main menu with two or more choices for each menu item. The sub menu items are shown in lower case to allow them to be easily distinguished from the main level items.

  • Page 26: Selecting The Character Size

    Model 8950-SID Digital Source ID Decoder Manual VITC START LINE and VITC END LINE determine a range of lines that the 8950-SID will look for VITC on. It will attempt to read VITC from the lower number to the higher number.

  • Page 27: Turning On The Sdi Video Bypass

    PROGRAMMING THE ENGINEERING SETUP FUNCTIONS The Engineering Setup Menu is used to set the serial port baud parameters, front panel display brightness, reset the 8950-SID to factory defaults, etc. The Engineering Setup menu items are normally required only during installation. See section 3.2.1 for information on using the Engineering Setup menu system.

  • Page 28: Resetting The 8950-Sid To Factory Defaults

    Model 8950-SID Digital Source ID Decoder Manual 3.4.2. Resetting the 8950-SID to Factory Defaults The FACTORY RESET menu item is used to return the 8950-SID to its FACTORY RESET factory defaults. When you press the ! or " keys, the display shows Sh+sel = reset Sh+sel = reset.

  • Page 29: Neilson Source Id Mode

    Model 8950-SID Digital Source ID Decoder Manual For example, to move only the Time window down, leaving the source ID/status window in the same place, press CHAR GEN WINDOW and press the $ key. Press the CHAR GEN WINDOW key three times to return to the normal display mode.

  • Page 30: Parallel Remote Control Functions

    Model 8950-SID Digital Source ID Decoder Manual 3.6. PARALLEL REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS A 9 pin D connector located on the rear panel labeled REMOTE CTL provides 1 parallel control input. A loop through output has been provided for ease of wiring multiple units in parallel.
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