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  • Page 1 SDStationOEM II Installation Guide (Version 2.1) PCI Video Board SDStationOEM II Installation Guide...
  • Page 3 SDStationOEM II Installation Guide Introduction Overview Installation Maintenance Appendix Index...
  • Page 4 Specifications and data may change without notice. We offer no guarantee that this documentation is correct and/or complete. In no event shall DVS Digital Video Systems GmbH be liable for any damages whatsoever (including without limitation any special, indirect, or consequential damages, and damages resulting from loss of use, data, or profits, or business interruption) arising out of the use of or inability to use the hardware, software and/or manual materials.
  • Page 5 Headquarters: DVS Digital Video Systems GmbH Krepenstr. 8 30165 Hannover GERMANY Phone: +49-511-67807-0 Fax: +49-511-630070 E-mail: info@dvs.de Internet: http://www.dvs.de Support: Phone: +49-511-67807-25 Fax: +49-511-67807-31 E-mail: support@dvs.de For the Americas: U.S. Headquarters: DVS Digital Video, Inc. 300 East Magnolia Boulevard, Suite 102...
  • Page 7 You may also use our online registration form which can be accessed from the following internet page: http://www.dvs.de/english/support/support.html Customer Name: Company:...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    1.7 Differences to the SDStationOEM ........1-9 Overview ..................2-1 2.1 Overview of the OEM Product ..........2-2 2.2 Overview of the Board ............2-3 ........2-3 2.2.1 SDStationOEM II Board Layout ............2-6 2.2.2 Digital Video I/O ................2-7 2.2.3 LEDs ............. 2-8 2.2.4 DIP Switch Settings...
  • Page 10 SDStationOEM II Installation Guide ..........3-5 3.1.2 Installation of the Board ..........3-6 3.1.3 Installation of the Panels ..........3-14 3.1.4 Finishing the Installation 3.2 Software Installation ............3-15 3.3 Setting the License Key............3-15 ....... 3-15 3.3.1 Setting of License Key (Windows Only) .....

  • Page 11: Introduction

    Simply exchange the video hardware and all SDTV solutions already developed via the software development kit by DVS will run with the new SDStationOEM II as reliable as you are used to. The SDStationOEM II is centered around the SDStationOEM II board, a half-length PCI-bus single board for the real-time input and output of uncompressed SDTV signals.
  • Page 12 This chapter facilitates the search for specific terms. 1.2 Target Group To use this guide and the SDStationOEM II you should have experience in computer software handling and be familiar with the hardware struc- ture and interior of a computer system.

  • Page 13: Conventions Used In This User Guide

    Introduction 1.3 Conventions Used in this User Guide The following typographical conventions will be used in this documen- tation: – Texts preceded by this symbol are parts of a list. Texts preceded by this symbol describe activities that you must per- form in the order indicated.

  • Page 14: Safety Instructions

    – Use the SDStationOEM II only in apparent good technical order. – The system you are trying to install the SDStationOEM II in usually works with voltages that can be hazardous to your health. Never work on the system or access its interior with the power cable(s) being plugged in.
  • Page 15 For error-free working and a long service life, the SDStationOEM II needs some basic environmental conditions: – Do not expose the SDStationOEM II to sources of heat, such as direct sunlight or a radiator. – The chassis of the computer system where the SDStationOEM II board is installed must be equipped with a sufficient ventilation for cooling reasons.

  • Page 16: Important Notes

    Warranty Information This product is warranted to be free of defects in materials and work- manship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. DVS ex- tends this Limited Warranty to the original purchaser. In the event of a defect or failure to confirm to this Limited Warranty, DVS will repair or replace the product without charge.
  • Page 17 2-9). For more information about the different types of breakout boxes avail- able for the SDStationOEM II please refer to the “Breakout Box II” in- stallation guide which can be found on the DVS OEM web pages, or contact your local vendor or DVS directly.

  • Page 18: System Requirements

    Required Hardware These are the minimum hardware requirements that the computer sys- tem has to meet if you want to use the SDStationOEM II. – Mainboard with 32-/64-bit, 33- or 66-MHz PCI bus (3.3 V) Contrary to its previous version the SDStationOEM II oper- ates also with 66 MHz.

  • Page 19: Differences To The Sdstationoem

    Introduction 1.7 Differences to the SDStationOEM The SDStationOEM II has been developed to replace the older version of this board, the SDStationOEM, with state-of-the-art technology. It offers you full compatibility with its previous version combined with new but already proven technology. In the following you can find the...
  • Page 20 SDStationOEM II Installation Guide 1-10...

  • Page 21: Overview

    This chapter shows an overview of the SDStationOEM II thereby detail- ing all connectors and interfaces of the PCI video board and its addi- tional panels. First the components of the DVS OEM product as it is delivered to you are described shortly. Afterwards an overview of the connectors and interfaces present at the SDStationOEM II board is pro- vided, followed by a detailed overview of the delivered slot panels.

  • Page 22: Overview Of The Oem Product

    SDStationOEM II board, a half-length PCI-bus single board for the real- time input and output of uncompressed SDTV signals. With the SDStationOEM II board a computer can handle 8 and 10 bit digital se- rial SDTV streams as well as audio and timecode. To use all the features of the SDStationOEM II (e.g.

  • Page 23: Overview Of The Board

    2.2 Overview of the Board The SDStationOEM II hardware is a complex piece of technology. It is on the one hand fully compatible with its previous version, the SDStationOEM, on the other hand it offers even more flexibility and power through state-of-the-art technology.
  • Page 24 SDStationOEM II Installation Guide 13 14 15 16 EDDY4 PCI-Bus Connector (3.3 V compatible) Figure 2-2: Items and connectors of the SDStationOEM II board Item Explanation CVBS OUT BNC connector for a composite video burst signal, either analog output of SD video or...
  • Page 25 Overview Item Explanation SDI IN A2 MCX connector for the second input of port A (serial digital interface); either input of YUV in single-link or first stream of YUVA/ RGB[A] in dual-link mode SDI IN B MCX connector for the input of port B (serial digital interface);...

  • Page 26: Digital Video I/O

    4:4:4 modes, you have to use both I/O ports (dual link, port A and B). Regarding the digital video I/Os the SDStationOEM II board offers: – Two inputs consisting of two switchable A ports and one permanent B port, i.e.

  • Page 27: Leds

    Overview 2.2.3 LEDs The SDStationOEM II board panel holds two status LEDs that signal whether correct video and sync signals are available at the respective digital inputs. In detail they provide the following signals: Function Modus Meaning green Signals the status of A correct sync signal is detected, i.e.:...

  • Page 28: Dip Switch Settings

    PCI 33 MHz (factory setting) Autodetection (PCI 33 or 66 MHz) The SDStationOEM II board needs a PCI interface that works with either 33 or 66 MHz. All other PCI types and clock fre- quencies are not supported.

  • Page 29: Overview Of Panels

    However, because the SDStationOEM II was meant on the one hand to replace its first version, the SDStationOEM, as well as to extend its fea- tures on the other, the SDStationOEM II can be connected to all kinds of different slot panels: some of these have been adopted from its older version, some of them are new.

  • Page 30: Analog Audio & Video Panel

    However, the CVBS output can also be taken from one of the BNC connectors present on the slot panel of the SDStationOEM II board (see section “SDStationOEM II Board Layout” on page 2-3). Analog Audio Out (Ch. 1 & 2) Audio Analog Audio Out (Ch.
  • Page 31 Overview 2.3.2 RS-422 Panels The RS-422 panels hold the interfaces for master and slave control as well as the second input and output of the serial digital interface’s A ports. The in- and output of the B ports of the SDI can be found on the SDI panel.
  • Page 32 SDStationOEM II Installation Guide Item Explanation Configurable Remote DB-9 connector (female), configurable serial Port RS-422 interface for out- or input of master/ slave control SDI Input A2 BNC connector for the second input of port A (serial digital interface); either input of YUV...

  • Page 33: Serial Digital Interface (Sdi) Panel

    The SDI panel holds some of the SDI inputs and outputs, i.e. the digital video I/Os. The other SDI connectors can be found on the SDStationOEM II board panel and the RS-422 panels, if available. SDI Output B1 SDI Input B...

  • Page 34: Audio Panel (Tci)

    SDStationOEM II Installation Guide 2.3.4 Audio Panel (TCI) The audio panel (TCI) provides an analog stereo headphone output and a DB-25 connector for digital audio (AES/EBU) and LTC signals. If the audio panel (TCI) is included in your delivery, the analog audio and video panel (see section “Analog Audio &...
  • Page 35 Overview Prior to the installation of the audio panel (TCI) you have to set the jumpers on the printed board to their desired settings: you can choose between four digital stereo channels or three digital stereo channels and one LTC in- and output. This is described in detail in section “Jumper Settings of the Audio Panel (TCI)”...

  • Page 36: Gpi And Wordclock Panel

    A clock frequency according to the currently adjusted audio mode will be supplied by the wordclock output to synchronize to external audio equipment. To synchronize the SDStationOEM II with such an equip- ment this panel also provides a wordclock input.
  • Page 37 Overview Prior to the installation of the GPI and audio wordclock panel you have to check the jumpers on the printed board of the GPI for their correct settings. This is described in detail in section “Jumper Settings of the GPI and Wordclock Panel” on page 3-4.

  • Page 38: Aes/Ebu Audio Panel

    (TCI) panel (see section “Audio Panel (TCI)” on page 2-14). However, for compatibility reasons with its predecessor, the SDStationOEM, it may be included in your configuration of the SDStationOEM II. CH 5-8 AES/EBU Audio I/O (Ch. 5 - 8) CH 1-4 LTC AES/EBU Audio I/O (Ch.

  • Page 39: Installation

    First, the installation of the board itself is described. After that follows a description on how to activate the ordered features. The SDStationOEM II offers a lot of features to the user. Some of these are included in the standard version of the SDStationOEM II, some belong to optional packages and have to be ordered explicitly if you want to use them.

  • Page 40: Hardware Installation

    SDStationOEM II Installation Guide 3.1 Hardware Installation How to install the SDStationOEM II in a computer system is described in this section. The installation has to be performed in four steps: First, you have to prepare the computer system and some of the panels, if included in your configuration.
  • Page 41 SDStationOEM II board whenever possible. The computer system is now ready for the installation of the SDStationOEM II board and you have to proceed with the checking of the panels, i.e. checking the audio (TCI) and the GPI and wordclock panel for their correct jumper settings if these panels are included in your delivery.
  • Page 42 SDStationOEM II. This panel may not be included in your configuration of the SDStationOEM II. If it is not available continue the installation with the next step, i.e. with section “Setting up the Clock Fre- quency” on page 3-5.

  • Page 43: Installation Of The Board

    SDStationOEM II board. Setting up the Clock Frequency If you want to use the SDStationOEM II board with a clock frequency different from the factory setting (33 MHz), you have to change the setting of DIP switch B on the SDStationOEM II board to the appropri-...

  • Page 44: Installation Of The Panels

    SDStationOEM II board is installed must be equipped with a sufficient ventilation for cooling reasons. After this the SDStationOEM II board is installed in the computer sys- tem and you can move on to the next step, i.e. the installation of the panels.
  • Page 45 To connect to the analog audio and video panel there is only one 16-pin flat cable connector available on the SDStationOEM II board. It can be found on its top left side. Perform the connection as shown in the following figure: Analog Audio Out (Ch.
  • Page 46 There are two RS-422 panels available for the SDStationOEM II. They will be connected via two flat cables with 12-pin connectors and two MCX plugs to the SDStationOEM II board. To perform the internal con- nections connect the panels to the board as shown in the following fig-...
  • Page 47 The serial digital interface (SDI) slot panel provides several BNC connec- tors for some of the various in- and output possibilities that the SDStationOEM II is capable of. The BNCs should be connected via their cables equipped with MCX connectors to the SDStationOEM II board...
  • Page 48 Connecting the Audio Panel (TCI) The audio slot panel (TCI) has to be connected via a 26-pin flat cable to the SDStationOEM II board. To perform the internal connections connect the panel to the board as shown in the following figure:...
  • Page 49 Connecting the GPI and Wordclock Panel The printed board behind the GPI connector plugs via a 12-pin flat ca- ble to the top of the SDStationOEM II board. To perform the internal connections connect the panel to the board as shown in the following...
  • Page 50 SDStationOEM II Installation Guide +12V Figure 3-8: Power line specification The connected extra power line of the GPI makes the GPI sig- nal stronger and clearer. However, if you do not have a power line available, the GPI will still be functional.
  • Page 51 LTC I/O AUDIO Figure 3-9: Internal connection of the AES/EBU audio panel When the internal connections are all set up, the SDStationOEM II is properly connected to your computer system. As a last step you must now finish the installation.

  • Page 52: Finishing The Installation

    SDStationOEM II Installation Guide 3.1.4 Finishing the Installation This step of installing the SDStationOEM II board is the last step to be performed. To finish the installation do the following: Close the computer casing. Connect all cables to the computer system again.

  • Page 53: Software Installation

    3.3.1 Setting of License Key (Windows Only) Once the SDK and the driver are properly installed, you have to set the license key for the SDStationOEM II to be able to use all ordered fea- tures. To set the license key Windows offers you with the DVSConf program the possibility to use a standard graphical user interface.
  • Page 54 To set the license key with the help of the DVSConf program perform the following: Change to the ’Card0’ tab. For each installed SDStationOEM II board there is a ’Card’ tab available. If you have more than one SDStationOEM II board installed in your computer system, you have to repeat the fol- lowing steps with ’Card1’, ’Card2’, etc.

  • Page 55: Setting Of License Key (All Operating Systems)

    3.3.2 Setting of License Key (All Operating Systems) Once the SDK and the driver are properly installed, you have to set the license key for the SDStationOEM II to be able to use all ordered fea- tures. The following procedure uses the command line (shell, or in case of Windows MS DOS prompt).
  • Page 56 Repeat the described steps to activate the features for keys 2 and 3, if appropriate, by altering the command respectively. If you have more than one SDStationOEM II board installed in your computer system, use the environment variable SCSIVIDEO_CMD to access the respective board and repeat the steps to activate its features.

  • Page 57: Upgrading The Pci Interface

    3.4 Upgrading the PCI Interface Depending on the SDK version you may need to upgrade the PCI inter- face (firmware) of the SDStationOEM II board. It can be done with a program named eddyup###. This section explains how to determine whether you need and how to perform a PCI interface upgrade.

  • Page 58: Upgrading The Pci Interface

    (or hyphen). If the number on the web page is higher than the number in the output, you have to perform an upgrade. In our exam- ples chosen here the SDStationOEM II board does not need a PCI inter- face upgrade.
  • Page 59 When eddyup### has finished the upgrade procedure, shut down the computer and wait at least one minute before rebooting it. This will safely erase the old PCI interface from the SDStationOEM II board. Start the computer and, after the operating system has loaded, check the PCI interface version as described in section “Determin-...

  • Page 60: Testing The Installation

    Now the computer system is ready to generate test frames: Change to the ’Card0’ tab. For each installed SDStationOEM II board there is a ’Card’ tab available. If you have more than one SDStationOEM II board installed in your computer system, you have to repeat the fol- lowing steps with ’Card1’, ’Card2’, etc.
  • Page 61 Perform the display operations with the lower buttons. If this works, you have successfully completed the SDStationOEM II in- stallation. Together with the SDK some sample programs are delivered that can also be used for testing.

  • Page 62: Testing The Installation (All Operating Systems)

    SDK documentation). Enter svram colorbar to display a color bar at the output. If this works, you have successfully completed the SDStationOEM II in- stallation. Together with the SDK some sample programs are delivered that can also be used for testing.

  • Page 63: Maintenance

    PCI video board may loose all its programming. Prior to performing the procedure for a PCI upgrade failure contact the DVS service department to make sure that this procedure is really necessary. When an environmental extreme happens during a PCI upgrade and...
  • Page 64 Do not alter the rest of the settings of the DIP switch, i.e. leave the other positions (i.e. 1 to 7) in their original state. With the switch to the very right turned on the SDStationOEM II board will load a safe mode programming (fallback map) when initialized dur- ing start-up.
  • Page 65 Maintenance Now start the computer. After the operating system has loaded check the PCI interface ver- sion as described in section “Upgrading the PCI Interface” on page 3-19. If the interface version is upgraded, the procedure is finished.
  • Page 66 SDStationOEM II Installation Guide...

  • Page 67: Appendix

    This chapter provides technical data and general information about the SDStationOEM II. A.1 Technical Data The following shows the technical data of the SDStationOEM II board. The chassis of the computer system where the SDStationOEM II board is installed must be equipped with a sufficient ventilation for cooling reasons.

  • Page 68: Hardware Specifications

    A.2 Hardware Specifications The following table shows the hardware specifications of the SDStationOEM II. Some items detailed in the table below may be part of optional features. Table A-1: SDStationOEM II specifications Video Input Output Serial Digital 4:2:2 8/10 bit...

  • Page 69: Video Rasters

    Appendix Table A-1: SDStationOEM II specifications (cont.) Formats Color Modes 4:2:2 A 4:2:2:4 RGB 4:4:4 RGBA 4:4:4:4 Storage Format Uncompressed YUV(A) 4:2:2(:4) / RGB(A) 4:4:4(:4) 8/10 bit, user selectable Internal Processing Color space conversion Input raster detection Audio Format 48 kHz, 20/24 bit A.3 Video Rasters...

  • Page 70: Signal In- And Outputs

    SDStationOEM II Installation Guide A.4 Signal In- and Outputs This section provides pin-out information about some of the connectors provided by the SDStationOEM II. GPI (9-Pin D-Sub Connector) (external view; male on interface, female on cable) Pin No. Signal –...
  • Page 71 Appendix Digital Audio (25-Pin D-Sub Connector) (external view; female on interface, male on cable) Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal Audio OUT CH 7/8 /Audio OUT CH 7/8 Audio OUT CH 5/6 /Audio OUT CH 5/6 Audio OUT CH 3/4 /Audio OUT CH 3/4 Audio OUT CH 1/2 /Audio OUT CH 1/2...
  • Page 72 SDStationOEM II Installation Guide RMT IN, RMT OUT and RMT VAR (9-Pin D-Sub Connectors) (external view; female on interface, male on cable) RMT IN & RMT VAR RMT OUT Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal – – /TX_CON /RX_CON RX_CON TX_CON –...
  • Page 73 Appendix Digital Audio (15-Pin D-Sub Connector) (external view; female on interface, male on cable) Table A-3: Digital Audio CH 1-4, LTC Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal LTC_IN /LTC_IN AUDIO_IN_1/2 /AUDIO_IN_1/2 AUDIO_IN_3/4 /AUDIO_IN_3/4 LTC_OUT /LTC_OUT AUDIO_OUT_1/2 /AUDIO_OUT_1/2 AUDIO_OUT_3/4 /AUDIO_OUT_3/4 Table A-4: Digital Audio CH 5-8 Pin No.

  • Page 74: Conformity Declarations

    SDStationOEM II Installation Guide A.5 Conformity Declarations The SDStationOEM II has been tested according to the applying na- tional and international directives and regulations. The following states further information about the compliances and conformities. A.5.1 RoHS Compliance The EU directive 2002/95/EC ’Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)’...
  • Page 75 Appendix FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful in- terference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environ- ment.
  • Page 76 SDStationOEM II Installation Guide A-10...
  • Page 77 ....3-17 setting license key ....3-24 test of installation .......... 3-15 driver ........2-6 dual link ......1-7, 2-14 breakout box ....3-19 DVS OEM web pages ....2-14 breakout cable (audio) DVSConf ........ 3-23 overview ....3-16 setting license key...
  • Page 78 SDStationOEM II Installation Guide ......3-19, 4-2 ..........2-6 eddyup### ....1-5 environmental conditions ....4-1 environmental extreme ........2-4, 2-7 ........3-15 license key ........3-16 factory setting DVSConf ......2-8 .....3-17 Flash controller MS DOS prompt ...1-8, 2-8 ........3-15 PCI clock frequency setting ......2-8, 4-2...
  • Page 79 ........2-6 RMT VAR single link ......... 4-1 ........ 2-11 power failure slave control ......3-11 ..A-2 power line (GPI) specifications of SDStationOEM II ....3-19, 3-24 svram program ........2-7 sync signal .....2-4, 2-10 synchronization ....... 1-8 system requirements ......2-4 reference input ......A-6...
  • Page 80 SDStationOEM II Installation Guide...

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