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1.
OVERVIEW .................................................................................................................................. 1-1
1.1. OVERVIEW ......................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.2. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL............................................................................................ 1-2
1.3. DEFINITIONS ...................................................................................................................... 1-3
2.
INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.1. REAR PANEL OVERVIEW ................................................................................................. 2-1
2.1.1. Video Connections................................................................................................... 2-1
2.1.2. Reference Video Connections ................................................................................. 2-2
2.1.3. Serial I/O Connections ............................................................................................. 2-2
2.1.3.1. Serial Port Pin Out Definitions................................................................... 2-3
2.1.4. GPI/O Connections .................................................................................................. 2-4
2.1.5. Ethernet Network Connections ................................................................................ 2-4
2.2. MOUNTING ......................................................................................................................... 2-4
2.3. POWER REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................. 2-5
2.4. CONNECTING THE REMOTE CONTROL PANEL ............................................................ 2-5
2.5. CONNECTING THE VIDEO ................................................................................................ 2-6
2.5.1. Video Inputs ............................................................................................................. 2-6
2.5.2. Video Outputs .......................................................................................................... 2-6
2.5.3. Genlock Reference .................................................................................................. 2-6
2.6. CONNECTING THE LINEAR TIME CODE ......................................................................... 2-7
2.7. CONNECTING TO AN ETHERNET NETWORK................................................................. 2-7
2.9. CONNECTING THE OPTIONAL TEMPERATURE PROBE............................................. 2-12
2.10. MODULE CONFIGURATION ............................................................................................ 2-13
2.11.1. Network Configuration ........................................................................................... 2-14
2.12. HOW TO INCORPORATE A ROUTER............................................................................. 2-15
2.12.1. Using a Xenon Router............................................................................................ 2-15
2.12.2. Using a X1200 Series Router ................................................................................ 2-15
3.
HOW TO OPERATE THE DOWNSTREAM KEYER
USING VISTALINK
3.1. WHAT IS V
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3.2. VIDEO TAB ......................................................................................................................... 3-2
3.2.1. Video Standard ........................................................................................................ 3-2
3.2.2. Reference Type ....................................................................................................... 3-3
3.2.3. Horizontal Output Offset .......................................................................................... 3-3
3.2.4. Vertical Output Offset............................................................................................... 3-3

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer TABLE OF CONTENTS OVERVIEW ..........................1-1 1.1. OVERVIEW ......................... 1-1 1.2. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL.................... 1-2 1.3. DEFINITIONS ........................1-3 INSTALLATION ........................... 2-1 2.1. REAR PANEL OVERVIEW ....................2-1 2.1.1.
  • Page 2 7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer 3.3. TIME TAB..........................3-4 3.3.1. Displaying Real Time Clock ..................3-4 3.3.2. Displaying the Universal Time Clock Time .............. 3-4 3.3.3. Displaying the Local Time..................3-4 3.3.4. Displaying the Local Date ..................3-5 3.3.5.
  • Page 3 7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer 3.9. TEMPERATURE TAB ....................... 3-20 3.9.1. Setting the Temperature Format................3-20 3.9.2. Setting the Temperature Source................3-21 3.9.3. Setting the Static Temperature ................3-21 3.9.4. Temperature Read Loss ..................3-21 3.10.
  • Page 4 7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer 3.13.7.9. Setting the Crawl Repeats Count ............3-33 3.13.7.10. Setting the Crawl Pause Frequency ............. 3-33 3.13.7.11. Setting the Crawl BG Opacity............... 3-33 3.13.7.12. Setting the Font Height................. 3-34 3.13.7.13.
  • Page 5 7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer 4.6.5.4. Displaying the Ethernet Hardware Address ..........4-16 4.6.6. Displaying SNMP Trap Destination................ 4-16 4.6.7. Displaying AFD Logo Trigger................. 4-16 4.6.8. Setting the Serial Protocol for COM Ports D and E ..........4-16 4.6.9.
  • Page 6 7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer 4.13.3. Setting the Font used for the EAS Crawl Display ..........4-34 4.13.4. Setting the Font Size for the EAS Crawl Display ........... 4-34 4.13.5. Setting the Crawl Rate for the EAS Crawl Display..........4-34 4.13.6.
  • Page 7 7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION ....................... 7-1 7.1. SPECIFICATIONS....................... 7-1 7.1.1. Serial Digital Video Input..................7-1 7.1.2. Serial Digital Video Outputs ..................7-1 7.1.3. Video Reference ...................... 7-1 7.1.4. LTC Reader (on breakout cable) ................7-1 7.1.5.
  • Page 8 7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer Figure 3-15: Static Logo Configuration Settings..................3-30 Figure 3-16: Crawl Logo Configuration Settings ..................3-32 Figure 3-17: “Choose a Colour” Dialog Box ....................3-34 Figure 3-18: Issuing a Fade/Cue/Fade Out....................3-35 Figure 3-19: Command Status Table ......................
  • Page 9 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.
  • Page 10 7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer This page left intentionally blank REVISION HISTORY Revision 1.4...
  • Page 11 7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer CHAPTER 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS OVERVIEW ..........................1-1 1.1. OVERVIEW ......................... 1-1 1.2. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL.................... 1-2 1.3. DEFINITIONS ........................1-3 Figures Figure 1-1: 7725DSK-LG Block Diagram ..................... 1-2 OVERVIEW Revision 1.4...
  • Page 12 7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer This page left intentionally blank OVERVIEW Revision 1.4...

  • Page 13: Overview

    1.1. OVERVIEW The Evertz 7725DSK-LG/7725DSK-LG-HD Downstream Keyer and Logo Inserter is a complete package that will insert simultaneous static or animated logos over a full bandwidth HD/SD program video signal. The 7725DSK-LG has been designed to manage and store multiple logo objects. Logos are stored in non-volatile Flash memory and may be downloaded to the hardware via an RS-232 serial interface or via Ethernet FTP using the Overture™...

  • Page 14: How To Use This Manual

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer Audio Mixer Audio HD/SD Deembedder Input A Audio HD/SD Background Deembedder Input B Auto Bypass Synchronizing Audio Cable Relay Unit Embedder Driver Fill Protected Fill 2 Program Outputs Chroma/Luma Processor &...

  • Page 15: Definitions

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer Items of special note are indicated with a double box like this. 1.3. DEFINITIONS The sampling ratio used in the HDTV digital video signal. For every 4 samples of luminance 4:2:2: there are 2 samples each of R-Y (Red minus Luminance) and B-Y (Blue minus Luminance).
  • Page 16 7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer A composite digital video recording format that uses data conforming to SMPTE 244M. Records on 19 mm magnetic tape. (Often used incorrectly to refer to composite digital video.) A composite digital video recording format that uses data conforming to SMPTE 244M.
  • Page 17 7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer complete Frame). Only 576 of these lines are used for picture. The rest are used for sync or extra information such as VITC and Teletext. The smallest distinguishable and resolvable area in a video image. A single point on the Pixel: screen.
  • Page 18 7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer This page left intentionally blank Page 1-6 OVERVIEW Revision 1.4...
  • Page 19 7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer CHAPTER 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS INSTALLATION ........................... 2-1 2.1. REAR PANEL OVERVIEW ....................2-1 2.1.1. Video Connections....................2-1 2.1.2. Reference Video Connections ................. 2-2 2.1.3. Serial I/O Connections ..................... 2-2 2.1.3.1.

  • Page 20: Tables

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer Figures Figure 2-1: 7725DSK-LG and 7725DSK-LG-HD Rear Panel................2-1 Figure 2-2: Keyer GPIO Opto Isolator Circuitry.....................2-9 Figure 2-3: Powering the General Purpose Input Opto-Isolators from the Unit ......... 2-10 Figure 2-4: Powering the General Purpose Input Opto-Isolators from an External Power Supply ....

  • Page 21: Installation

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer INSTALLATION 2.1. REAR PANEL OVERVIEW Figure 2-1: 7725DSK-LG and 7725DSK-LG-HD Rear Panel Figure 2-1 shows the rear panels of the Standard Definition 7725DSK-LG and High Definition 7725DSK-LG-HD units. Sections 2.1.1 to 2.1.5 describe the specific video, audio, and control signals that should be connected to both 7725DSK-LG rear plates.

  • Page 22: Reference Video Connections

    2.1.3. Serial I/O Connections A breakout cable (Evertz Part # WP-SERIAL-COM-1-0) is provided with each 7725DSK-LG. This breakout cable connects to the SERIAL DB9 (Serial Control) connector on the rear plate. The serial connectors on the breakout cable have the following serial I/O connections.

  • Page 23: Serial Port Pin Out Definitions

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer The RS-422 pinout for the SERIAL CONTROL and COM D ports is not a standard SMPTE RS422 pinout. You will have to make a custom cable in order to use these ports in the RS422 configuration.

  • Page 24: Gpi/O Connections

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer 2.1.4. GPI/O Connections This 15 pin female high density ‘D’ connector (AUX I/O) contains several general-purpose GPI/O: control inputs and outputs. The inputs are used to connect manual or automatic triggers for the display or insertion of media.

  • Page 25: Power Requirements

    SERIAL CONTROL connector on the Keyer units using COM B of the breakout cable (Evertz Part # WP-SERIAL-COM-1-0), provided. For longer distances, simply make your own cable of the required length according to the diagram in Table 2-5. Communications to the remote panel is through a standard straight-through RS-422 connection, enabling the panel to be located up to 1000 feet from the main electronics unit.

  • Page 26: Connecting The Video

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer 2.5. CONNECTING THE VIDEO 2.5.1. Video Inputs The HD or SD program video source should be connected to the PGM IN A BNC. If you are using the 7725DSK-LG as a two input standard definition video keyer, the alternate video source should be connected to the PGM IN B BNC.

  • Page 27: Connecting The Linear Time Code

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer 2.6. CONNECTING THE LINEAR TIME CODE The 7725DSK-LG 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 28: Connecting The General Purpose Inputs And Outputs

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer This LED is ON when a 100Base-TX link is last detected. The LED is OFF when a 10/100: 10Base-T link is last detected. 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 29: Figure 2-2: Keyer Gpio Opto Isolator Circuitry

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer GP+3.3v + 3.3 Volts Vext 1.8 k W GPI Commands To Internal Circuit GPI A GPI B GPI C GPI D Same as above GPI E GPI F...

  • Page 30: Figure 2-3: Powering The General Purpose Input Opto-Isolators From The Unit

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer GP+3.3v + 3.3 Volts 500 Ω 1.8 k Ω Vext To Internal Circuit Power Chassis Ground Figure 2-3: Powering the General Purpose Input Opto-Isolators from the Unit GP+3.3v + 3.3 Volts...

  • Page 31: Figure 2-5: Powering The General Purpose Output Opto-Isolators From The Unit

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer GP+3.3v + 3.3 Volts 500 Ω Vext Power 10k Ω From Internal Circuit Chassis Ground Figure 2-5: Powering the General Purpose Output Opto-Isolators from the Unit GP+3.3v + 3.3 Volts...

  • Page 32: Connecting The Optional Temperature Probe

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer Table 2-8 shows the maximum limits that the user must adhere to so that no circuitry is damaged. Description Name Value 100 mA Maximum GP+3.3V current load GP+3.3V...

  • Page 33: Module Configuration

    Overture: 2.11. CONFIGURING THE MODULE USING THE MODULE SERIAL PORT 1) Through the card-edge’s serial port, and using the serial 7700 upgrade cable connected to a PC’s serial port running HyperTerminal (or equivalent), the 7725DSK-LG module’s IP address and subnet are identified. The 7700 upgrade cable supplied with the 7700FR-C frame is a multi-...

  • Page 34: Network Configuration

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer Figure 2-7: HyperTerminal – Main Menu 2.11.1. Network Configuration 4) To open a menu item, type the corresponding number from the list, and then press <ENTER>. Select option (1) Network Configuration from the Main Menu to set the IP parameters for the 7725DSK-LG module.

  • Page 35: How To Incorporate A Router

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer 5) In the Network Configuration menu item, type the corresponding number from the list, and then press <ENTER>. Remember to SAVE (S or 6) when a change has been made before exiting the menu.
  • Page 36 7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer This page left intentionally blank Page 2-16 INSTALLATION Revision 1.4...
  • Page 37 7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer CHAPTER 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS HOW TO OPERATE THE DOWNSTREAM KEYER USING VISTALINK PRO......................3-1 ® 3.1. WHAT IS V LINK ? ....................... 3-1 ISTA ® 3.2. VIDEO TAB ......................... 3-2 3.2.1.
  • Page 38 7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer 3.7. MATTE TAB ........................3-14 3.7.1. Matte Parameters ....................3-14 3.7.1.1. Setting the Matte Enable Function ............3-14 3.7.2. Setting a User Defined Matte Aspect Ratio ............3-15 3.7.2.1.
  • Page 39 7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer 3.13.6.2. Setting the Logo Vertical Position ............3-30 3.13.6.3. Setting the Logo Transparency (Gain) ............ 3-30 3.13.6.4. Setting the Logo Fade In Duration ............3-31 3.13.6.5. Setting the Logo Display Time (Hold) ............. 3-31 3.13.6.6.
  • Page 40 7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer This page left intentionally blank VLPRO OPERATION Revision 1.4...

  • Page 41: How To Operate The Downstream Keyer Using Vistalink

    3.1. WHAT IS V LINK ISTA ® is Evertz’s remote monitoring and configuration platform which operates over an Ethernet VistaLINK ® network using Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). SNMP is a standard computer network protocol that enables different devices sharing the same network to communicate with each other.

  • Page 42: Figure 3-1: Video Window

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer 3.2. VIDEO TAB The Video tab enables the user to set the parameters for the video connections. Figure 3-1: Video Window 3.2.1. Video Standard This option is used to set the video standard in use.

  • Page 43: Reference Type

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer Select 1080i/50 for operation with 1080i/50 video conforming to SMPTE 274M. 1080i/50: (HD units only) 1080i/59.94: Select 1080i/59.94 for operation with 1080i/59.94 video conforming to SMPTE 274M. (HD units only) Note: If the user wants to set the video standard to 525i or 625i on an HD unit, load the latest SD 7725DSK-LG firmware onto the HD unit.

  • Page 44: Figure 3-2: Time Window

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer 3.3. TIME TAB The Time tab enables the user to set the time settings for the 7725DSK-LG. Figure 3-2: Time Window 3.3.1. Displaying Real Time Clock The 7725DSK-LG contains a real time clock that is used to drive the clock display logos that can be placed on the screen.

  • Page 45: Displaying The Local Date

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer 3.3.4. Displaying the Local Date This option is used to display the local date which is the UTC date adjusted by the time zone in yy:mm:dd format. When there is a valid LTC input to the 7725DSK-LG, the LTC time will overwrite the Real Time clock that has been entered.

  • Page 46: Selecting Whether The Time Code Input Is Utc Or Local Time

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer 3.3.8. Selecting Whether the Time Code input is UTC or Local Time This option allows the user to select whether incoming time code will be in UTC or local time. This information is necessary to correctly update the RTC clock from the time code.

  • Page 47: Setting The Time Zone Offset

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer 3.3.12. Setting the Time Zone Offset This option allows the user to set a time zone offset between the UTC time and the Local time. This time zone offset will be added to the UTC time along with the Daylight Saving time correction to obtain the Local time.

  • Page 48: Figure 3-3: Network Window

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer 3.4. NETWORK TAB The Network tab enables the user to view the network settings. None of the network settings can be changed with VistaLINK Pro. The network ®...

  • Page 49: Figure 3-4: General Window

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer 3.5. GENERAL TAB The General tab enables the user to configure the port, firmware, AFD and MCP controls for the 7725DSK-LG. Figure 3-4: General Window 3.5.1. Port Entry The menu items for Serial Control, COM D, and COM E are the same.

  • Page 50: General

    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 51: Firmware Version

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer 3.5.3. Firmware Version This parameter informs the user of the build number. This option allows the user to reboot the unit. Once selected, a message will appear in Reboot: order to confirm whether the user would like to proceed with the reboot.

  • Page 52: Figure 3-5: Dsk Window

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer 3.5.6. MCP Controls In order for a QMC-DCP to control a 7725DSK, the 7725DSK must contact the QMC-DCP first. This menu allows you to configure the IP address of up to four QMC-DCP panels. Once configured the QMC-DCP should allow the user to select and control the 7725DSK.

  • Page 53: Setting The Key Gain

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer 3.6.1.2. Setting the Key Gain This option is used to modify the opacity (transparency) of the keyed object used in input key mode. The default Key Gain value of 100 will leave the transparency of the keyed object unmodified from that defined by the key signal.

  • Page 54: Figure 3-6: Matte Window

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer 3.7. MATTE TAB The 7725DSK-LG has a black overlay matte that blacks out video and produces a letterbox effect on the output video. The MATTE Setup window is used to configure the black overlay matte that can be applied over the program video.

  • Page 55: Setting A User Defined Matte Aspect Ratio

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer 3.7.2. Setting a User Defined Matte Aspect Ratio There are two options that allow the user to define custom aspect ratios for the matte. Selecting a pre- defined aspect ratios will lose any changes you have made to the Matte Top and Matte Bottom options unless they are stored using the user presets (see section 3.12).

  • Page 56: Figure 3-7: Gpi/Gpo Control Window

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer 3.8. GPI/GPO CONTROL TAB The GPI/GPO Control enables the user to configure the General Purpose Inputs and Outputs. Figure 3-7: GPI/GPO Control Window Page 3-16 VLPRO OPERATION Revision 1.4...

  • Page 57: Configuring The Gpo Outputs

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer 3.8.1. Configuring the GPO Outputs The 7725DSK-LG is fitted with four contact closure general-purpose outputs (GPOs) that can be used as tallies for various functions. There are individual menu items to configure each of the GPOs. For simplicity, only the menu for GPO A will be discussed.

  • Page 58: Configuring The Gpi Inputs

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer 3.8.2. Configuring the GPI Inputs The 7725DSK-LG is fitted with 8 general purpose inputs (GPIs) that can be configured to trigger 2 different actions - On Closure and On Open. For example, the On Closure event can be used to load a preset and perform a transition to the Program Bus.

  • Page 59: Configuring The Logo Function

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer Select CUE to load the logo selected by the CLogo menu item into memory. CUE: The logo will not be displayed by this action. Select IN to load the logo selected by the CLogo menu item into memory and fade it in.

  • Page 60: Figure 3-8: Temperature Window

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer 3.9. TEMPERATURE TAB The 7725DSK-LG has the ability to insert a logo that displays the current local temperature. The Temperature setup window is used to configure parameters relating to these types of logos.

  • Page 61: Setting The Temperature Source

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer 3.9.2. Setting the Temperature Source This option is used to select the source of the temperature that will be displayed in temperature type logos. Select Probe to take the temperature from the optional temperature probe.

  • Page 62: Figure 3-9: Transition Window

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer 3.10. TRANISITION TAB The 7725DSK-LG can transition between the video sources using a variety of standard transition types. The TRANSITION setup window is used to configure the transition type, rate, pause, and swap mode.

  • Page 63: Figure 3-10: Wipe Pattern Angles

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer The numbers following the wipe patterns reference the angle of the wipe and direction of the wipe. Arrows indicate direction of wipe. For example, a Wipe 45 transition will start a 45 degree wipe that will progress from the top left of the screen to the bottom right of the screen.

  • Page 64: Figure 3-11: Eas Window

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer 3.10.5. Setting Program Bus Change This menu describes the action when the user makes a “Hot cut” on the program bus. For instance, rather than selecting the next source on the Preset bus and then executing a transition, the next source will out directly onto the Program bus.

  • Page 65: Eas Values

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer 3.11.2. EAS Values The EAS Type option is used to select how the EAS message will transition onto the video. The following items are available in the drop down menu:...

  • Page 66: Figure 3-12: Presets Window

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer 3.12. PRESETS TAB The 7725DSK-LG has 10 user presets that can store pre-defined configurations for such things as Matte settings, Transition settings and DSK settings. The parameter values stored are the menu settings that are currently based on the status of the Program Bus.

  • Page 67: Figure 3-13: Media Window

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer STORE PROGRAM: This menu item is used to store the Program Bus settings to 1 of the 10 user presets. Select Store Program to use the Program Bus as the source of the preset settings.

  • Page 68: Figure 3-14: Voice Over Control Options

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer 3.13.1. General Control 3.13.1.1. Setting the Control Bypass The Control Bypass option controls the bypass relay. When the Don’t Bypass option is selected, the unit will run in normal operation mode. When the Bypass option is selected, the unit will run in bypass mode.

  • Page 69: Transition Control

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer Selecting the On tab (on the Preview or Program bus) will enable the Voice Over control in preview and program outputs. Selecting the Off tab will disable the Voice Over control.

  • Page 70: Static Logo Configuration Settings

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer 3.13.6. Static Logo Configuration Settings Click on a logo in the media list and the media control menu will appear at the bottom of the view. Figure 3-15: Static Logo Configuration Settings 3.13.6.1.

  • Page 71: Setting The Logo Fade In Duration

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer 3.13.6.4. Setting the Logo Fade In Duration This option is used to set the fade in rate for the current logo. The range of values is 1 to 600 frames.

  • Page 72: Setting The Crawl Logo Horizontal Position

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer Figure 3-16: Crawl Logo Configuration Settings 3.13.7.1. Setting the Crawl Logo Horizontal Position This option is used to set the horizontal position for the current logo. The position is referenced to the left edge of the logo.

  • Page 73: Setting The Crawl Repeats Count

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer 3.13.7.5. Setting the Crawl Logo Display Time (Hold) This option is used to set how long the current logo will be displayed. The range of values is 1 to 600 frames.

  • Page 74: Setting The Font Height

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer 3.13.7.12. Setting the Font Height This option is used to set the font size that will be used for the crawl logo scrolling text message. The Font Height is the vertical size of the font measured in lines of video.

  • Page 75: Selecting A Logo Or Media Item And Issuing A Fade/Cue/Fade Out

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer 3.13.9. Selecting a Logo or Media Item and Issuing a Fade/Cue/Fade Out Figure 3-18: Issuing a Fade/Cue/Fade Out Upon selecting a logo or media item under the “Name” column, the user can click on the “Status”...

  • Page 76: Audio Clip Configuration Settings

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer 3.13.10. Audio Clip Configuration Settings The 7725DSK-LG has the ability to insert audio clips into the program audio path. Please note that the 7725DSK-LG does not currently support playlists, and therefore the audio clips can only be played by themselves.

  • Page 77: Table Of Contents

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer CHAPTER 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS HOW TO OPERATE THE DOWNSTREAM KEYER USING THE REMOTE CONTROL PANEL.................. 4-1 4.1. AN OVERVIEW OF KEY AND DISPLAY FUNCTIONS............4-1 4.1.1. Preview Bus Button Group..................4-1 4.1.2.
  • Page 78 7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer 4.6.11. Setting the Unit Name.................... 4-18 4.6.12. Setting the Up Down Timer..................4-18 4.6.13. Automation Debug Functions................. 4-19 4.7. FILE MANAGEMENT CONFIGURATION ITEMS............. 4-19 4.7.1. Selecting the Source Media ................... 4-20 4.7.2.
  • Page 79 7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer 4.14.2. Setting the Logo Vertical Position ................4-37 4.14.3. Setting the Logo Transparency................4-37 4.14.4. Setting the Logo Fade In Duration ................. 4-37 4.14.5. Setting the Logo Display Time ................4-37 4.14.6.
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  • Page 81: How To Operate The Downstream Keyer Using The Remote Control Panel

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer HOW TO OPERATE THE DOWNSTREAM KEYER USING THE REMOTE CONTROL PANEL The standard 7725DSK-LG is a 2 slot card contained within the 7700FR. The 7725DSK-LG is operated by a 1RU rack mount panel or desktop control panel. This chapter describes the operation of the 7725DSK-LG using the remote control panel.

  • Page 82: Program Bus Button Group

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer This button controls the complete media key layer for the preview output bus. The media LOGO: key layer includes the logo layer for the video and the voiceover layer for the audio. Logos cannot be displayed when the media key layer is off.

  • Page 83: Setup Button Group

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer When the Transition Swap Mode is set to No Swap the input video and audio of the Preview Bus will be transferred to the Program Bus. Logos and other media being keyed on the Preview Bus will also be transferred to the Program Bus.

  • Page 84: Control Panel Status Indicators

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer 4.1.5. Control Panel Status Indicators 4.1.5.1. Preview Bus Status Indicators This LED indicates that the PGM IN A video input is selected as the source for the preview video bus.

  • Page 85: Electronics Unit Status Indicators

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer This LED is used to signal two types of communication to the 7725DSK-LG. Flashing ON COMM approximately every 1.5 seconds indicates that the control panel is communicating with the main microprocessor in the unit.

  • Page 86: Navigating The Setup Menu

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer 4.4. 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 &...
  • Page 87 7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer GENERAL MANAGE FILES MATTE − − − − Select Standard Media Matte On/Off Key Type − − − − Reference Timing File Aspect Key Gain − − −...

  • Page 88: Front Panel Setup Menu - Main Menu

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer 4.5. 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 menu.

  • Page 89: General Configuration Items

    Sets the unit name when used with a M2100 control panel Unit Name Configures the two up/down timers for time logos Up Down Timer Debugging tool for the Evertz automation protocol Automation Debug Debugging tool for the M2100 automation protocol M2100 Auto Debug...

  • Page 90: Selecting The Video Standard

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer 4.6.1. Selecting the Video Standard The Select Standard menu item is used to set the video standard in use. GENERAL Select Standard Select 525i/59.94 for operation with 4 x 3 aspect ratio 525i/59.94 video 525i conforming to SMPTE 125M.

  • Page 91: Firmware Version And Evoking An Upgrade

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer This menu item allows you to set the horizontal timing of the output video GENERAL with respect to the genlock reference input. Setting this control to 0 keeps Reference Timing the output video in time with the genlock reference.

  • Page 92: Displaying The Local Time

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer 4.6.4.1. Displaying the Local Time This menu item is used to display the clock time as local time. (UTC time GENERAL adjusted for the time zone offset and DST adjustment). The time displays Time Setup are always shown in the 24 hour time format.

  • Page 93: Setting The Time Zone Offset

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer 4.6.4.4. Setting the Time Zone Offset This menu item allows the user to set a time zone offset between the UTC GENERAL time and the Local time. This time zone offset will be added to the UTC Time Setup time along with the Daylight Saving time correction (see section 4.6.4.5) to...

  • Page 94: Synchronizing The Real Time Clock To The Utc Time

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer 4.6.4.7. Synchronizing the Real Time Clock to the UTC Time The hardware real time clock (RTC) will drift slightly from the video rate GENERAL UTC Clock time under normal operation.

  • Page 95: Setting The Ltc Date Format

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer 4.6.4.11. Setting the LTC Date Format This menu item is used to select the format of the date encoded in the user GENERAL bits of the LTC. For Skotel time code generators, choose Skotel. For all Time Setup other time code generators choose Auto.

  • Page 96: Displaying The Ethernet Hardware Address

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer 4.6.5.4. Displaying the Ethernet Hardware Address This menu item displays the Ethernet hardware address of the unit (which GENERAL cannot be changed). Network Info 0:2:C5:00:4F:7E 4.6.6. Displaying SNMP Trap Destination...

  • Page 97: Setting The Genlock Status

    Select Automation when you want to control the 7725DSK-LG using the Evertz automation protocol. This is the setting you should use when you are controlling the 7725DSK-LG from the Evertz MetaCast 2 software. Select M2100-AUTO when you want to control the 7725DSK-LG using the Grass Valley M2100 7725DSK-LG automation protocol.

  • Page 98: Protecting Line 21 Captions

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer 4.6.10. Protecting Line 21 Captions This menu item allows the user to control logos that can be placed on line GENERAL 21 where closed captions are located in North American television Line 21 Protect systems.

  • Page 99: Table 4-2: Top Level Of The Manage Files Setup Menu

    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 100: Selecting The Source Media

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer 4.7.1. Selecting the Source Media This menu item is used to select the source media drive that you are MANAGE FILES working with. Each media drive is identified by the serial number of the Media compact flash media that is currently in the drive.

  • Page 101: Table 4-3: Top Level Of The Matte Setup Menu

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer Warning: this function is not recommended but is provided as last resort. The FORMAT function will completely remove all Media items, logos etc., from the device specified in the MEDIA sub-menu. There is no undo provided.

  • Page 102: Table 4-4: Top Level Of The Dsk Setup Menu

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer 4.8.3. Setting a User Defined Matte Aspect Ratio There are two menu items that allow the user to define custom aspect ratios for the matte. Selecting a pre-defined aspect ratio will lose any changes you have made to the Matte Top and Matte Bottom menu items unless they are stored using the user presets (see section 4.11).

  • Page 103: Setting The Downstream Key Object Transparency

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer 4.9.2. Setting the Downstream Key Object Transparency This menu item is used to modify the opacity (transparency) of the keyed object used in input key mode. Key Gain...

  • Page 104: Table 4-5: Top Level Of The Transition Setup Menu

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer 4.10. TRANSITION CONFIGURATION ITEMS The 7725DSK-LG can transition between the video sources using a variety of standard transition types. The TRANSITION Setup menu is used to configure the transition type, rate, pause, and swap mode.

  • Page 105: Setting The Transition Rate

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer 4.10.2. Setting the Transition Rate This menu item is used to set duration (time) of the transition. The duration TRANSITION is measured in frames. Transition Rate Rate: 1 to 600...

  • Page 106: Table 4-6: Top Level Of The Preset Setup Menu

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer 4.11. PRESET CONFIGURATION ITEMS The 7725DSK-LG has 10 user presets that can store pre-defined configurations for such things as Matte settings, Transition settings and DSK settings. The parameter values stored are the menu settings that are currently based on the status of the Program Bus.

  • Page 107: Selecting One Of The Gpi Inputs To Configure

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer The GPI script files are text files therefore they can be easily edited in notepad. See section 5.1.5 for more information on GPI scripting. 4.11.1.1. Selecting One of the GPI Inputs to Configure...
  • Page 108 7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer This menu item is used to select the action that will occur when the GPI PRESET input is closed to ground. GPI Setup A CAction Select None to not perform any action.

  • Page 109: Configuring The Gpo Outputs

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer 4.11.2. Configuring the GPO Outputs The 7725DSK-LG is fitted with four contact closure general-purpose outputs (GPOs) that can be used as tallies for various functions. There are individual menu items to configure each of the GPOs. For simplicity, only the menu for GPO A will be shown.

  • Page 110: Recalling A User Preset

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer 4.11.3. Recalling a User Preset This menu item is used to recall 1 of the 10 user presets to the Preview PRESET Bus. Recall Preset Recall # 1 Use the buttons to select the preset to restore.

  • Page 111: Temperature Configuration Items

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer 4.12. TEMPERATURE CONFIGURATION ITEMS The 7725DSK-LG has the ability to insert a logo that displays the current local temperature. The Temperature setup menu is used to configure parameters relating to these types of logos.

  • Page 112: Setting The Static Temperature

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer 4.12.3. Setting the Static Temperature This menu item is used to set the temperature to be displayed in Temperature temperature type logos when the Temp Source menu item is set to Set Temperature Manual.

  • Page 113: Table 4-7: Top Level Of The Eas Setup Menu

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer Selects how the EAS Crawl will transition onto the video Type Sets the vertical position of the EAS crawl Vert Pos’n Sets the font used to display the EAS crawl...

  • Page 114: Setting The Font Used For The Eas Crawl Display

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer 4.13.3. Setting the Font used for the EAS Crawl Display This menu item is used to set the font that will be used for the EAS scrolling text message.

  • Page 115: Media Configuration Items

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer This menu item is used to set the background colour for the warning messages. When you first enter this menu item you will be shown a set of Warning BG colour values for each of the RGB colour components.

  • Page 116: Setting The Logo Horizontal Position

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer Sets the horizontal position of the selected logo Sets the vertical position of the selected logo Sets the opacity (inverse of transparency) for the selected logo Gain Sets the fade in duration for the selected logo...

  • Page 117: Setting The Logo Vertical Position

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer 4.14.2. Setting the Logo Vertical Position This menu item is used to set the vertical position for the current logo. The MEDIA position is referenced to the top edge of the logo. The range of values depends on video standard in use.

  • Page 118: Setting The Logo Fade Out Duration

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer 4.14.6. Setting the Logo Fade Out Duration This menu item is used to set the fade out rate for the current logo. The MEDIA range of values is 1 to 600 frames. The Fade out menu item only applies to Fade Out static and crawl logos.

  • Page 119: Setting The Crawl Logo Pause Time Between Repeats

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer 4.14.8.3. Setting the Crawl Logo Pause Time between Repeats This menu item is used to set the length of time (in seconds) before a new MEDIA crawl begins. The pause time is measured between the time that the text...

  • Page 120: Audio Clip Configuration Items

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer This menu item is used to set the background colour for the crawl logo. MEDIA When you first enter this menu item you will be shown a set of colour Crawl BG values for each of the RGB colour components.
  • Page 121 7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer CHAPTER 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS HTML AUDIO SETUP PAGE ....................... 5-1 5.1. HTML SETUP PAGE......................5-1 5.1.1. Main Index Page ...................... 5-1 5.1.2. Wav File Playout ...................... 5-4 5.1.3.
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  • Page 123: Html Audio Setup Page

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer HTML AUDIO SETUP PAGE 5.1. HTML SETUP PAGE The Audio Setup for the 7725DSK-LG is configured through an HTML Setup page. The HTML Setup page also allows the user to configure the unit to acquire METAR data for use with temperature logos.
  • Page 124 7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer If you select the Audio Setup button, a window similar to the following screen will be displayed: Figure 5-2: HTML Audio Setup Page LAYER: This represents the output audio channel for the embedded audio out.

  • Page 125: Html Setup Page

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer AUDIOCLIP: This column configures which channel(s) the audioclip audio is to be inserted onto. Using this item you can also specify the desired mix levels for audio clips. The audioclip layer is on top of the Black/Bkg/Fill/Audio Keyer layers, therefore the gain settings boost the clip playout and the duck affects the Black/Bkg/Fill/Audio Keyer layer.

  • Page 126: Wav File Playout

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer 5.1.2. Wav File Playout Wav files must either be 48KHz 16bit Stereo uncompressed audio, or 8KHz 8 bit Mono uncompressed audio. The Audioclip layer is on top of the Black/Bkg/Fill/Audio Keyer layers, therefore the gain settings boost the clip playout and the duck affects the active layer of the Black/Bkg/Fill/Audio Keyer layer.

  • Page 127: Reboot Page

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer METAR SERVER IP: Enter the IP address of the desired METAR server. A known IP address for one METAR server is 140.90.128.71. Enter the airport code for the desired airport from which to obtain the AIRPORT ID: temperature.

  • Page 128: Gpi Scripting

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer 5.1.5. GPI Scripting GPI script files are text-based files that can be programmed and sent to your unit by Overture™. The syntax is important as the script represents programming code that will be executed when the allocated GPI trigger event occurs.
  • Page 129 7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer • cmd transition("video"): This command will enable a video transition setting the Preview Bus to the Program Bus using the transition settings specified either in the script or from the panel.

  • Page 130: Scripting Object Syntax

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer Audio channel setups are handled as an object configuration: object bus_setup ("1") { object channel ("1L") { source = "AEMB1L" gain = 0 router = "1" } object channel ("2R") { source = "Silence"...
  • Page 131 7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer bottom source router mode offset threshold gain nonpcm line21_protect b_blanking Individual object constructs object bus_setup (“bus names”) object channel (“channel names”) source = “audio_source_name” gain = “gain_db” router = “1”, …, “12”, “none”...
  • Page 132 7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer object router() pgm_source = “bus_name” PRV_source = “bus_name” key_source = “bus_name” fill_source = “bus_name” Values for bus_name are the same as for object bus_setup. key_source and fill_source are not implemented in the current version.

  • Page 133: Scenario Samples Sap Programming

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer object key () mode = “input” or “self” offset = “integer offset” threshold = “integer threshold” object misc () line21_protect = “1” or “0” b_blanking = “1” or “0”...

  • Page 134: Bring Up A Trouble Slide Called "Trouble

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer 5.1.5.3. Bring Up a Trouble Slide Called “trouble” These 2 GPI scripts will fade out all displayed logos and stop all audio clips as well as invoke a full screen logo called “trouble”...
  • Page 135 7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer CHAPTER 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS HOW TO OPERATE THE DOWNSTREAM KEYER USING THE DESKTOP CONTROL PANEL................6-1 6.1. AN OVERVIEW OF KEY AND DISPLAY FUNCTIONS............6-2 6.1.1. Output Bus Button Group..................6-2 6.1.2.
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  • Page 137: How To Operate The Downstream Keyer Using The Desktop Control Panel

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer HOW TO OPERATE THE DOWNSTREAM KEYER USING THE DESKTOP CONTROL PANEL The 7725DSK-LG also supports 1RU desktop remote control panel. This chapter describes the operation of the 7725DSK-LG using the desktop remote control panel.

  • Page 138: An Overview Of Key And Display Functions

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer 6.1. AN OVERVIEW OF KEY AND DISPLAY FUNCTIONS The Desktop panel controls consist of two shaft encoder knobs, a 16 digit alphanumeric display, and 25 illuminated buttons. The illuminated buttons will come ON to indicate that their controlled function is active.

  • Page 139: Transition Button Group

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer This button selects the video from the PGM IN B input, as well as selecting the audio FILL: source. If the button LED is flashing then the PGM IN B video and associated audio is being output on the Preview Bus.

  • Page 140: Function Button Group

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer When the Transition Swap Mode is set to Swap the input video and audio of the Preview Bus and the Program Bus will be swapped at the end of the transition. Logos and other media being keyed on the respective buses will also be swapped with the inputs.

  • Page 141: Shaft Encoder Knobs

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer BYPASS: This button is used to operate the bypass relays in the 7725DSK-LG. When the bypass relays are in Bypass mode, the PGM IN A video input will be directly connected to the PGM OUT.

  • Page 142: Control Panel Status Indicators

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer 6.1.6. Control Panel Status Indicators The illuminated buttons show operational status of the 7725DSK-LG at a glance. When they are on they indicate that the function associated with the button is active. The solid LED Output Bus buttons indicate the status for the Program output bus, and when the buttons are flashing the status of the preview output bus is indicated.
  • Page 143 7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer Once in a sub-menu, there may be another menu layer (shown in Title Case), or there may be a list of parameters to adjust (shown in lower case). If there is another set of menu choices, use SHAFT ENCODERS to select the desired menu item and press the SELECT button.
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  • Page 145 7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer CHAPTER 7 TABLE OF CONTENTS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION ....................... 7-1 7.1. SPECIFICATIONS....................... 7-1 7.1.1. Serial Digital Video Input..................7-1 7.1.2. Serial Digital Video Outputs ..................7-1 7.1.3. Video Reference ...................... 7-1 7.1.4.
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  • Page 147: Technical Description

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 7.1. SPECIFICATIONS 7.1.1. Serial Digital Video Input 270Mb/sec SMPTE 259M-C, 525 or 625 line component Standard: 1.5Gb/sec SMPTE 292M (7725DSKLG-HD only) 2 Background, 1 Fill, 1 Key...

  • Page 148: General Purpose Inputs And Outputs

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer 9 pin female "D", RS-232/422 8 bits, no parity, baud rate depends on COM D Port: protocol Automation, temperature probe interface Selectable Protocol: RJ-45 100Base T Ethernet, TCP/IP, logo transfers, Virtual serial ports Ethernet Port: 7.1.6.
  • Page 149 7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer CHAPTER 8 TABLE OF CONTENTS UPGRADING THE FIRMWARE....................8-1 8.1. OVERVIEW ......................... 8-1 8.2. FIRMWARE UPGRADE VIA OVERTURE APPLICATION (RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE) ........................8-2 8.3. FIRMWARE UPGRADE VIA TERMINAL PROGRAM............8-3 8.3.1.
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  • Page 151: Upgrading The Firmware

    • Terminal program that is capable of Xmodem file transfer protocol (such as HyperTerminal). • Overture™ application (recommended). • New firmware supplied by Evertz. • Available Ethernet port • Available serial port After upgrading the 7725DSK-LG with new firmware, all presets should be recalled using the Recall Preset menu item, the values for new features must be set, and the preset must be saved again using the Store Preset menu item.

  • Page 152: Firmware Upgrade Via Overture Application (Recommended Procedure)

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer 8.2. FIRMWARE UPGRADE VIA OVERTURE APPLICATION (RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE) When updating firmware through Overture, Overture and the 7725DSK-LG communicate with each other through Ethernet. Using Overture to upgrade the firmware is the recommended procedure as it is a simple 1-Step Upgrade mechanism.

  • Page 153: Firmware Upgrade Via Terminal Program

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer 3. To upgrade the firmware, the user must select the Upgrade… button at the bottom of the drop down menu. 4. An upgrade window will appear. The user will then select the location of the BIN file required for the firmware upgrade.

  • Page 154: Method 2: Copy Using A Cf Reader

    The “firmware_7725DSKLG” file is put onto the CF, and boot2.bin is applied using the "upgrade" command in the serial prompt. 2. When you are updating the keyer unit firmware, connect the rainbow cable (Evertz part # WA-S76) to the four pin connector on the front of the 7725DSK-LG module. Connect the other end of the rainbow cable to the serial connector.

  • Page 155: Initiating Firmware Upgrade Mode From The Terminal Program

    “BOOT>” should be spinning. The user should now type in the word upgrade. Please refer to Figure 8-3. For example: EVERTZ 7700FC BOOT MONITOR MON8240 1.1 BUILD 9 COPYRIGHT 2000 EVERTZ MICROSYSTEMS LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED UPGRADE JUMPER PRESENT UPLOAD MAIN PROGRAM Figure 8-3: 7700FC Boot Monitor UPGRADING FIRMWARE Page 8-5 Revision 1.4...

  • Page 156: Uploading The New Firmware

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer 8.3.2.3. Uploading the New Firmware 8. You should now see a prompt asking you to upload the file. Please refer to Figure 8-3. 9. Upload the “boot2.bin” file supplied using the X-Modem transfer protocol of your terminal program.

  • Page 157: Completing The Upgrade

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer 14. The following is a list of possible reasons for a failed upload: • If you get the message "transfer cancelled by remote" you must restart the terminal program and load the bin file, then remove and install the module again.
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  • Page 159: Index

    7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer INDEX Connecting the GPIs........2-8 Connecting the GPOs ......... 2-8 Connecting the Linear Time Code..... 2-7 AFD Trigger..........4-16 Connecting the Video Arrow buttons..........4-3 Genlock Reference........2-6 Audio Clips Outputs ............
  • Page 160 7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer Navigation ..........6-7 Firmware Upgrade via Nomad ....8-2 Overview ..........6-6 Shaft Encoders ........6-5, 6-6 Desktop Control Panel Operation GAIN Overview............6-6 DCP Button..........6-4 Displaying Logos GENERAL Menu Basic Operation .........4-5 Overview............
  • Page 161 7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer Hold Time ......3-31, 3-33, 4-38 Local Date ..........4-14 Horizontal Position....3-30, 3-32, 4-37 Local Time Transparency......3-30, 3-32, 4-38 Displaying .........3-5, 4-12 UD Timer .......3-31, 3-33, 4-39 DST Compensation .........4-13 Vertical Position........
  • Page 162 7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer PRESET Menu Set Temperature.......3-21, 4-33 Overview.........3-26, 4-26 SETUP Button ............4-3 PRESET SAVE DCP Button..........6-4 DCP Button..........6-5 Preview Bus SETUP MENU BKG/A Buttons...........4-1 Top Level Menu......... 4-8 DSK Button ..........4-1...
  • Page 163 7700 Multiframe Manual 7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer Transparency..........4-23 Uploading the New Firmware..... 8-6 Trouble Slide..........5-12 UTC Date ............ 4-14 UTC Time Displaying .........3-4, 4-12 Unit Name...........4-18 Up Down Timer ........3-7, 4-18 Video Output Timing......... 4-10 Upgrading Firmware Initiating from Terminal Program ....8-5...
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