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Wohler HDCC-708MULTI Configuration Manual

Multi-purpose, 3g/hd/sd-sdi closed caption card: inserter, decoder, bridge, monitor, and transcoder
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HDCC-708MULTI and
HDCC-B37MULTI
(CEA-608/CEA-708 and ARIB B37 Closed Caption/
Subtitle Card)
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HDCC-708MULTI-OG2 (openGear Platform)
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HDCC-708MULTI-2CH (MC-1RU Platform)
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HDCC-B37MULTI-OG2 (openGear Platform)
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HDCC-B37MULTI-2CH (MC-1RU Platform)
Multi-Purpose, 3G/HD/SD-SDI Closed
Caption Card: Inserter, Decoder, Bridge,
Monitor, and Transcoder
Configuration Guide
Firmware Version: V2.46
Software Version: V0.68
Part Number 821094, Revision A

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  • Page 1 HDCC-708MULTI and HDCC-B37MULTI (CEA-608/CEA-708 and ARIB B37 Closed Caption/ Subtitle Card) • HDCC-708MULTI-OG2 (openGear Platform) • HDCC-708MULTI-2CH (MC-1RU Platform) • HDCC-B37MULTI-OG2 (openGear Platform) • HDCC-B37MULTI-2CH (MC-1RU Platform) Multi-Purpose, 3G/HD/SD-SDI Closed Caption Card: Inserter, Decoder, Bridge, Monitor, and Transcoder Configuration Guide Firmware Version: V2.46...
  • Page 2 Wohler Technologies, Inc. reserves the right to change or improve our products at any time and without notice. In no event will Wohler Technologies, Inc. be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the hardware, software, or its documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Topics ..............1 Product Description ............2 Quick Start Guides ............2 I/O Connections ..............5 Front Edge ...............5 HDCC in Ross DFR-8321 Frame ........6 HDCC in Wohler MC-1RU Frame ........7 Relay Bypass ............8 Functions ...............8 Encoding ..............8 Decoding..............9 Bridging ..............10 Chapter 2.
  • Page 4 Hardware............15 Installation .............15 Installing the HDCC in the Wohler MC-1RU ......18 Requirements............18 Installation .............18 Rear Panel DIP Switch ............19 Next Steps ..............21 Chapter 3. TCP/IP Configuration and Virtual Serial Ports (VSPs)..... 23 Introduction..............23...
  • Page 5 Channel A/B Status..........43 Caption Lines ............44 Options ..............44 708 Features ............45 GPI Insertion ............46 GPO/Rx Polarity............47 GPI/Tx Polarity............47 GPO Mapping ............48 GPI Mapping ............48 Multi-Channel Tab............48 The Setup Tab .............. 49 How Do I…?..............
  • Page 6 How do I set general purpose transmission bits on Channel A? ...........57 How do I receive general purpose transmission bits on Channel A? ........58 Chapter 5. Using HDCCRegEdit ..... 59 Introduction..............59 Overview ..............59 Goals for This Chapter ..........59...
  • Page 7 How do I set general purpose transmission bits on Channel A?........... 78 How do I receive general purpose transmission bits on Channel A? ........ 79 Chapter 6. Using the General Purpose Inputs/Outputs . . 81 Introduction ..............81 Overview..............81 Goals for This Chapter..........
  • Page 8 Appendix A. Register Set ......95 Introduction..............95 Overview ..............95 Topics ..............95 Changing the Registers ..........96 Register Reference ............96 Appendix B.

  • Page 9: Chapter 1. Getting Started

    Getting Started Introduction Overview This chapter describes the basic captioning functions that you can perform using your Wohler HDCC-708/B37MULTI-OG2 (for the Ross DFR-8321 frame) and HDDC-708/B37MULTI-2CH (for the Wohler MC-1RU frame) products (collectively called HDCC). Goals for This Chapter ...

  • Page 10: Product Description

    ® You can operate the HDCC in either a Ross openGear DFR-8321 frame or in Wohler’s MC-1RU frame. (See Chapter 2: Hardware Installation on page 13 for installation instructions.) When operated in the Ross frame, the card is configured and controlled ®...
  • Page 11 C h a p t e r 1 Getting Started Q u i c k S t a r t G u i d e s Figure 1–2 Quick Start, Ross DFR-8321 Frame Start Set up Ross DFR‐8321 frame per  manufacturer’s instructions Install Ross DashBoard Control  System software on your host PC Configure (initial) IP address  of HDCC using SW1  (Chapter 2) Install HDCC card and Rear Panel ...
  • Page 12 C h a p t e r 1 G e t ti n g S t a rt e d Q u i c k S ta r t G u i d e s Figure 1–3 Quick Start Wohler MC-1RU Frame Start Set up Wohler MC‐1RU frame per  manufacturer’s instructions Configure (initial) IP address ...

  • Page 13: I/O Connections

    C h a p t e r 1 Getting Started I / O C o n n e c t io n s I/O Connections Front Edge The HDCC card’s front edge has a power LED (lit when power is applied), a USB port, and a USB override switch.

  • Page 14: Hdcc In Ross Dfr-8321 Frame

    C h a p t e r 1 G e t ti n g S t a rt e d I / O C o n n e c t i o n s HDCC in Ross DFR-8321 Frame The HDCC-OG2 consists of two main parts: the HDCC board which goes into a DFR-8321 slot, and the OG2 Rear Panel which is attached to the rear of the frame.

  • Page 15: Hdcc In Wohler Mc-1Ru Frame

    I / O C o n n e c t io n s HDCC in Wohler MC-1RU Frame The HDCC-2CH is designed to be used in a Wohler MC-1RU frame. The MC-1RU Rear Panel provides all of the I/O connections. Refer to Figure 1–6 on page 7...

  • Page 16: Relay Bypass

    C h a p t e r 1 G e t ti n g S t a rt e d F u n c t i o n s Figure 1–7 MC-1RU Rear Panel - Right Side Relay Bypass To prevent the loss of the broadcast signal in the event of power failure, each input is bypassed via a relay to its respective output, ensuring the signal will always pass through the card.

  • Page 17: Decoding

    C h a p t e r 1 Getting Started F u n c t i o n s embed it into the input video stream. The monitoring output channel allows the encoding to be visually confirmed by displaying the video with captions overlaid.

  • Page 18: Bridging

    C h a p t e r 1 G e t ti n g S t a rt e d F u n c t i o n s decoded and supplied through a serial and/or Ethernet and/or USB connection to a host PC for display. Note that the closed captioned text is not removed from the input video stream.
  • Page 19 C h a p t e r 1 Getting Started F u n c t i o n s automatically reformat the caption data for the destination frame rate (transcode). The following example shows the connections necessary to bridge captions; that is, to copy the captions from one video stream onto another.

  • Page 21: Chapter 2. Hardware Installation

    This chapter explains how to install your HDCC card in the Ross DFR- 8321 frame or in the Wohler MC-1RU frame. Goals for This Chapter  Install your HDCC card in a Ross DFR-8321 or Wohler MC-1RU chassis.  to configure a static IP address or DHCP for your HDCC card.

  • Page 22: Safety Instructions

    If any items are missing or damaged, please contact your Wohler sales representative immediately. Decision Point: If you will be installing your HDCC-OG2 card into a Wohler MC-1RU, skip down to Installing the HDCC in the Wohler MC-1RU on page...

  • Page 23: Installing The Hdcc In The Ross Dfr-8321

    C h a p t e r 2 Hardware Installation I n s t a l l i n g t h e H D C C i n t h e R o s s D F R - 8 3 2 1 Otherwise, if you will be installing your HDCC-2CH card into a Ross DFR-8321 frame, continue on to Installing the HDCC in the Ross...
  • Page 24 C h a p t e r 2 H a r d wa r e In st a ll a t io n I n s t a l l i n g t h e H DC C i n t h e R o s s D F R - 8 3 2 1 Insert the screws into the two corner holes of the rear panel.
  • Page 25 C h a p t e r 2 Hardware Installation I n s t a l l i n g t h e H D C C i n t h e R o s s D F R - 8 3 2 1 Figure 2–2 Adding the O-Rings Add the O-rings...

  • Page 26: Installing The Hdcc In The Wohler Mc-1Ru

    Wohler MC-1RU frame Installation To install the HDCC , follow the steps below Ensure that the Wohler MC-1RU frame is properly installed. Refer to the MC-1RU Installation Guide (part number 821084). Remove the power cord from the MC-1RU to power it down.

  • Page 27: Rear Panel Dip Switch

    C h a p t e r 2 Hardware Installation Re a r P a n e l D I P S w i tc h Remove the MC-1RU’s front panel by loosening the two captive screws. With the components facing up and the ejector to the right, slide the HDCC-2CH board into either Slot 1 or 2.
  • Page 28 C h a p t e r 2 H a r d wa r e In st a ll a t io n R e a r P a n e l DI P Sw i tc h I m p o rt a n t : Position 3 should always be I m p o rt a n t : If you’re using the default static IP address, be aware that because the...

  • Page 29: Next Steps

    C h a p t e r 2 Hardware Installation N e x t S te p s Next Steps Connect the SDI, serial, and Ethernet cables as needed. Set up virtual serial ports (VSPs) if needed. Refer to next chapter. I m p o rt a n t : This concludes the procedure for installing the HDCC card and its rear panel.

  • Page 31: Chapter 3. Tcp/Ip Configuration And Virtual

    CHAPTER 3 TCP/IP Configuration and Virtual Serial Ports (VSPs) Introduction Overview This chapter describes how to configure your HDCC card for use on a TCP/IP network and how to install virtual serial ports (VSPs) to communicate with you HDCC card. Goals for This Chapter ...

  • Page 32: Functional Overview

    C h a p t e r 3 T C P/ IP C o n f ig u ra t io n a n d V i rt u a l S e ri a l P o rt s ( V S P s) F u n c t i o n a l O v e r v i e w Functional Overview Virtual Serial Ports (VSPs) on the HDCC...

  • Page 33: Finding The Hdcc On The Network

    Figure 3–2 HDCC Shown in My Network Places Note: If you are using a Wohler MC-1RU chassis, two Wohler serial-Ethernet bridges will appear: each slot has its own IP address. Note: The default IP address can be set by SW1. See the previous...
  • Page 34 C h a p t e r 3 T C P/ IP C o n f ig u ra t io n a n d V i rt u a l S e ri a l P o rt s ( V S P s) A s s i g n i n g a S t a t i c I P A d d r e s s / E n a b l i n g D H C P You can also reach the HDCC card configuration screen through a web browser by entering the IP address in the address bar.
  • Page 35 C h a p t e r 3 TCP/IP Configuration and Virtual Serial Ports (VSPs) A s s i g n in g a S t a t i c I P A d d r e s s / E n a b li n g D H C P If your network administrator provides you with a Default , enter that, too.
  • Page 36 C h a p t e r 3 T C P/ IP C o n f ig u ra t io n a n d V i rt u a l S e ri a l P o rt s ( V S P s) A s s i g n i n g a S t a t i c I P A d d r e s s / E n a b l i n g D H C P Figure 3–5 IP Address Change...

  • Page 37: Creating Vsps With The Lantronix Redirector

    C h a p t e r 3 TCP/IP Configuration and Virtual Serial Ports (VSPs) C r e a t in g V S P s w it h t h e L a n tr o n i x R e d i re c t o r Creating VSPs with the Lantronix Redirector The Lantronix Redirector software allows you to create VSPs quickly...
  • Page 38 C h a p t e r 3 T C P/ IP C o n f ig u ra t io n a n d V i rt u a l S e ri a l P o rt s ( V S P s) C r e a t i n g V S P s w i t h t h e L a n t r o n i x R e d i r e c t o r Figure 3–7 Open File - Security Warning...
  • Page 39 C h a p t e r 3 TCP/IP Configuration and Virtual Serial Ports (VSPs) C r e a t in g V S P s w it h t h e L a n tr o n i x R e d i re c t o r Figure 3–9 InstallShield InstallShield...
  • Page 40 C h a p t e r 3 T C P/ IP C o n f ig u ra t io n a n d V i rt u a l S e ri a l P o rt s ( V S P s) C r e a t i n g V S P s w i t h t h e L a n t r o n i x R e d i r e c t o r Figure 3–11 Setup Status...

  • Page 41: Vsp Configuration

    C h a p t e r 3 TCP/IP Configuration and Virtual Serial Ports (VSPs) C r e a t in g V S P s w it h t h e L a n tr o n i x R e d i re c t o r VSP Configuration Now that the software is installed, you can set up VSPs.
  • Page 42 C h a p t e r 3 T C P/ IP C o n f ig u ra t io n a n d V i rt u a l S e ri a l P o rt s ( V S P s) C r e a t i n g V S P s w i t h t h e L a n t r o n i x R e d i r e c t o r Figure 3–14 Com Setup...
  • Page 43 C h a p t e r 3 TCP/IP Configuration and Virtual Serial Ports (VSPs) C r e a t in g V S P s w it h t h e L a n tr o n i x R e d i re c t o r Figure 3–16 Port Settings Check...
  • Page 44 C h a p t e r 3 T C P/ IP C o n f ig u ra t io n a n d V i rt u a l S e ri a l P o rt s ( V S P s) C r e a t i n g V S P s w i t h t h e L a n t r o n i x R e d i r e c t o r Figure 3–19 Config Info...

  • Page 45: Next Steps

    Next Steps If you are using the Ross DFR-8321 frame, proceed to the next chapter, Using DashBoard on page If you are using the Wohler MC-1RU, proceed to Chapter 4: Using HDCCRegEdit on page 8 2 1 0 9 4 : H D C C- 7 0 8 M U LTI A N D H D C C-B 3 7 M U LT I C on f i g u ra t i o n G u i d e ©...

  • Page 47: Chapter 4. Using Dashboard

    CHAPTER 4 Using DashBoard Introduction Overview This chapter explains how to use the HDCC card in a Ross DFR-8321 frame with the DashBoard Control System™ (the PC graphic user interface, from here on referred to as DashBoard) to configure your HDCC card.

  • Page 48: Starting Dashboard

    C h a p t e r 4 U s i n g D a s h B o a r d S t a r t i n g D a s h B o a r d Starting DashBoard The operations of the HDCC card are controlled by the settings of internal registers, which are easily and intuitively configured with DashBoard.
  • Page 49 S t a r t in g D a s h B o a r d Figure 4–2 DashBoard Main Screen (Top) Note: The Wohler HDCC-708MULTI-OG2 card will appear as WTI-708MULT (HDCC) WTI-B37MULT (HDCC) the list of cards installed in the frame.

  • Page 50: Common Controls

    C h a p t e r 4 U s i n g D a s h B o a r d C o m m o n C o n tr o l s Figure 4–3 Product Information Pane Figure 4–3 shows some product details about the HDCC that may be helpful at a future date, including the software and FPGA firmware...

  • Page 51: Channel A And B Tabs

    C h a p t e r 4 Using DashBoard C h a n n e l A a n d B T a b s Channel A and B Tabs Click the Channel A tab in DashBoard and change the settings (see Figure 4–4 below) to customize your configuration.

  • Page 52: Caption Lines

    C h a p t e r 4 U s i n g D a s h B o a r d C h a n n e l A a n d B T a b s • Lock Status : Whether the hardware has locked onto an incoming video signal Caption Lines...

  • Page 53: 708 Features

    C h a p t e r 4 Using DashBoard C h a n n e l A a n d B T a b s Figure 4–5 Channels A and B (Part 2) 708 Features • : Sets flag indicating if caption data is at Set Easy Reader Flag language appropriate for language learners.

  • Page 54: Gpi Insertion

    C h a p t e r 4 U s i n g D a s h B o a r d C h a n n e l A a n d B T a b s • Decoded Data Output Format : Controls the format of decoder caption data packets.

  • Page 55: Gpo/Rx Polarity

    C h a p t e r 4 Using DashBoard C h a n n e l A a n d B T a b s GPO/Rx Polarity GPO Rx Polarities : Specifies how GPO output of received data will be presented: •...

  • Page 56: Gpo Mapping

    C h a p t e r 4 U s i n g D a s h B o a r d M u lt i -C h a n n e l T a b GPO Mapping GPO Rx (1..4) Sources : These control how data bits that are encoded on an incoming video stream of Channel A or B are routed to the Rx1..4 pins on the GPI/O connector.

  • Page 57: The Setup Tab

    C h a p t e r 4 Using DashBoard T h e S e t u p T a b • BA Field 1 : This option copies all the closed caption data from Field 1 of Channel B to Field 1 of Channel A. •...

  • Page 58: How Do I

    C h a p t e r 4 U s i n g D a s h B o a r d H o w D o I … ? • Factory Default Settings : Clicking the Restore button displays a confirmation dialog and then allows you to reload all the factory default settings of the card.

  • Page 59: How Do I Decode Captions On Channel B And Output The Data On The Ethernet Virtual Serial Port Eth1 Vsp (Port 23)

    C h a p t e r 4 Using DashBoard H o w D o I … ? How do I decode captions on Channel B and output the data on the Ethernet virtual serial port Eth1 VSP (port 23)? Situation You have an incoming video stream on Channel B and want to decode the captions on it and output the data through virtual serial port...

  • Page 60: How Do I Decode Captions On Either Channel Using Any Port

    C h a p t e r 4 U s i n g D a s h B o a r d H o w D o I … ? How do I decode captions on either channel using ANY port? Situation: You want to generalize decoding process.

  • Page 61: How Do I Encode Captions On Channel A Using The Rs-232 Port

    C h a p t e r 4 Using DashBoard H o w D o I … ? How do I encode captions on Channel A using the RS-232 port? Situation: You have an incoming video stream on Channel A and you want to encode captions on it using data supplied by RS-232 Preparation: Make sure a cable with a video stream is connected to...

  • Page 62: How Do I Encode Captions On Channel A Using A Virtual Serial Port

    C h a p t e r 4 U s i n g D a s h B o a r d H o w D o I … ? How do I encode captions on Channel A using a Virtual Serial port? Situation: You have an incoming video stream on Channel A and you want to encode captions on it using data supplied by virtual serial port...

  • Page 63: How Do I Encode Captions On Either Channel Using Any Port

    C h a p t e r 4 Using DashBoard H o w D o I … ? How do I encode captions on EITHER channel using ANY port? Situation: You want to generalize the process of encoding. Preparation: Make sure a cable with a video stream is connected to your selected channel (or signals to both channels, if you'd like to encode two streams simultaneously), the card/frame is powered and operational, and you have at least one of the following:...

  • Page 64: How Do I Bridge Captions From Channel A To Channel B

    C h a p t e r 4 U s i n g D a s h B o a r d H o w D o I … ? How do I bridge captions from Channel A to Channel B? Situation: You have captions on one video stream and want to bridge them to another video stream.

  • Page 65: How Do I Set General Purpose Transmission Bits On Channel A

    C h a p t e r 4 Using DashBoard H o w D o I … ? How do I set general purpose transmission bits on Channel A? Situation: You want to set general purpose transmission bits on a video stream to cue downstream equipment, etc.

  • Page 66: How Do I Receive General Purpose Transmission Bits On Channel A

    C h a p t e r 4 U s i n g D a s h B o a r d H o w D o I … ? The mapping of the TXIN1-4 bits to the transmitted bits can be set with the controls in the GPI Mapping section.

  • Page 67: Chapter 5. Using Hdccregedit

    CHAPTER 5 Using HDCCRegEdit Introduction Overview HDCCRegEdit is a Windows application that enables a user to configure and operate cards installed in the MC-1RU. This chapter describes how to install the HDCCRegEdit application. Goals for This Chapter Perform the initial setup with a USB-to-USB connection. ...

  • Page 68: Setup

    C h a p t e r 5 U si n g H D C C R e g Ed it S e t u p Setup To install HDCCRegEdit, copy the executable file from the CD-ROM included with your card to the desktop (or a convenient folder) on your Windows-based PC.

  • Page 69: Rs-232 Serial Connection

    C h a p t e r 5 Using HDCCRegEdit C o n n e c t i o n M e t h o d s Open the front panel of the MC-1RU by loosening the captive screws. Identify which card you wish to configure. Move the switch (between the card's USB connector and the ejector) to...

  • Page 70: Ethernet Virtual Serial Port Connection

    C h a p t e r 5 U si n g H D C C R e g Ed it C o n n e c t i o n M e t h o d s Set up the USB-to-USB connection as described in the section entitled USB-to-USB Connection on page Launch HDCCRegEdit.

  • Page 71: Establishing Communications From The Pc To The Hdcc

    C h a p t e r 5 Using HDCCRegEdit E s ta b li s h i n g C o mm u n i ca t io n s f r o m t h e PC t o th e H D C C Connecting with the USB-to-USB Connection on page Launch HDCCRegEdit.
  • Page 72 C h a p t e r 5 U si n g H D C C R e g Ed it E s ta b l i s h i n g C o m m u n ic a t io n s f r o m th e PC t o th e H DC C Figure 5–1 HDCC Registry Editor On the...
  • Page 73 E s ta b li s h i n g C o mm u n i ca t io n s f r o m t h e PC t o th e H D C C Figure 5–2 Setting the Port Settings When the PC has established communications with the HDCC card, the HDCCRegEdit application window will display the Wohler copyright and the software part number and version (Figure 5–3 below). Figure 5–3...

  • Page 74: Common Controls

    C h a p t e r 5 U si n g H D C C R e g Ed it C o m m o n C o n tr o l s Common Controls At the bottom of the screen (no matter which tab is selected) you can perform several systemic functions.
  • Page 75 C h a p t e r 5 Using HDCCRegEdit C h a n n e l A a n d B T a b s Figure 5–4 Channel A Settings (Top) 8 2 1 0 9 4 : H D C C- 7 0 8 M U LTI A N D H D C C-B 3 7 M U LT I C on f i g u ra t i o n G u i d e ©...
  • Page 76 C h a p t e r 5 U si n g H D C C R e g Ed it C h a n n e l A a n d B T a b s Scroll down to see the rest of the register values (shown in Figure 5–5 below).
  • Page 77 C h a p t e r 5 Using HDCCRegEdit C h a n n e l A a n d B T a b s • HD line for B37 insertion : The video line for HD video formats on which ARIB B37 captions are present or will be placed.
  • Page 78 C h a p t e r 5 U si n g H D C C R e g Ed it C h a n n e l A a n d B T a b s • Video outputs : Controls whether captions are burned-in on the channel's output and monitor output.

  • Page 79: How Do I

    C h a p t e r 5 Using HDCCRegEdit H o w D o I … ? • To Serial : Controls which OUTPUT is connected to the RS-232 port. • To USB : Controls which OUTPUT is connected to the USB port. •...

  • Page 80: How Do I Decode Captions On Channel B And Output The Data On The Ethernet 1 Virtual Serial Port

    C h a p t e r 5 U si n g H D C C R e g Ed it H o w D o I … ? On the Channel A page, enter the video line for the captions on HD line for CEA-708 insertion if the signal is HD, or line for CEA-608 insertion...

  • Page 81: How Do I Decode Captions On Either Channel And Output The Data On Any Port

    C h a p t e r 5 Using HDCCRegEdit H o w D o I … ? Decoded caption data should be output from the RS-232 port. Caption data can be either Normal Grand Alliance CTRL-A or Raw depending on the setting of Decoded data output format on the Channel A...

  • Page 82: How Do I Encode Captions On Channel A Using The Rs-232 Port

    C h a p t e r 5 U si n g H D C C R e g Ed it H o w D o I … ? Click Apply to ch. A/B Decoded caption data should be output from your selected connectivity method.

  • Page 83: How Do I Encode Captions On Channel B Using The Ethernet 2 Virtual Serial Port

    C h a p t e r 5 Using HDCCRegEdit H o w D o I … ? How do I encode captions on Channel B using the Ethernet 2 Virtual Serial Port? Situations: You have an incoming video stream on Channel B and want to encode captions on it and using data supplied by the Ethernet 1 Virtual Serial Port.

  • Page 84: How Do I Encode Captions On Either Channel Using Any Port

    C h a p t e r 5 U si n g H D C C R e g Ed it H o w D o I … ? How do I encode captions on EITHER channel using ANY port? Situations: You want to generalize the encoding process.

  • Page 85: How Do I Bridge Captions From Channel A To Channel B

    C h a p t e r 5 Using HDCCRegEdit H o w D o I … ? How do I bridge captions from Channel A to Channel B? Situation: You have an incoming captioned video stream on Channel A and want to bridge (and transcode, if necessary) the captions to a video stream on Channel B.

  • Page 86: How Do I Set General Purpose Transmission Bits On Channel A

    C h a p t e r 5 U si n g H D C C R e g Ed it H o w D o I … ? How do I set general purpose transmission bits on Channel A? Situation: You want to set general purpose transmission bits on Channel A's video stream (e.g., to cue downstream equipment).

  • Page 87: How Do I Receive General Purpose Transmission Bits On Channel A

    C h a p t e r 5 Using HDCCRegEdit H o w D o I … ? account). If pass-through of existing data on the input video stream is desired, select , which will GPI input OR GPI Rx logically OR the incoming bits with the input bits.

  • Page 89: Chapter 6. Using The General Purpose Inputs/Outputs

    CHAPTER 6 Using the General Purpose Inputs/Outputs Introduction Overview This chapter describes the functionality of the GPI/O connectors on the adaptors. Goals for This Chapter Understand what General Purpose I/Os are.   Identify GPI/O connector pin-outs. Understand how to assert a GP input. ...

  • Page 90: Functionality

    C h a p t e r 6 U s i n g t h e G e n e r a l P ur p o s e I n p u t s / O u t p u t s F u n c t i o n a l i t y Functionality The GPI interface allows the user to encode contact closure triggers into...
  • Page 91 C h a p t e r 6 Using the General Purpose Inputs/Outputs F u n c t i o n a l i t y Figure 6–1 GPI/O Functional Diagram 8 2 1 0 9 4 : H D C C-7 0 8 M U LT I A N D H D C C- B 3 7 MU LT I C o n f i g u ra t i o n G u i d e ©...

  • Page 92: Gpi/O Connector

    C h a p t e r 6 U s i n g t h e G e n e r a l P ur p o s e I n p u t s / O u t p u t s F u n c t i o n a l i t y GPI/O Connector Connector...

  • Page 93: Gpos

    C h a p t e r 6 Using the General Purpose Inputs/Outputs F u n c t i o n a l i t y GPOs If the incoming SDI data stream contains GP data on the appropriate line of the video signal, the corresponding GP output on the card can be activated.

  • Page 95: Chapter 7. Terminal

    CHAPTER 7 Terminal Introduction Overview This chapter describes how to access the Terminal to change the HDCC card’s registers directly. Goals for This Chapter Explain the purpose and operation of the Terminal.   Explain how to access the Terminal with any serial connection. Topics Topics Page...

  • Page 96: Background

    C h a p t e r 7 T e r m i n a l B a c k g r o u n d Background The HDCC card’s operation is governed by several registers. These registers are modified automatically if you use either the DashBoard or HDCCRegEdit user interface.

  • Page 97: Accessing The Terminal Via The Rs-232 Port

    Note: If you’re using the Wohler MC-1RU frame, you can access the Terminal with the same serial port you use to connect to the HDCCRegEdit. (HDCCRegEdit is really a user interface that uses the Terminal.)

  • Page 98: Accessing The Terminal Via The Virtual Serial Ports

    C h a p t e r 7 T e r m i n a l A c c e s s i n g t h e T e r m in a l v ia th e V ir tu al S e ri a l P o r ts Power off the card, remove the BOOTOPT jumper, and re-power...

  • Page 99: Accessing The Terminal Via The Usb Port (Front Of Card)

    C h a p t e r 7 Terminal A c c e s s i n g t h e T e r m in a l v ia t h e U S B P o r t ( F r o n t o f C ar d ) In DashBoard’s Setup Menu , set the Terminal input to...

  • Page 100: Main Menu

    C h a p t e r 7 T e r m i n a l M a i n M e n u Connect a USB cable from your network to the USB connector on the front edge of the HDCC card. Install the USB-Serial interface software as prompted.
  • Page 101 C h a p t e r 7 Terminal M a i n M e n u Figure 7–3 Main Menu Software and Firmware Part Numbers and Versions Engineering Menu I m p o rt a n t : Refer to the configuration guide for your product for a detailed list of registers.
  • Page 102 C h a p t e r 7 T e r m i n a l M a i n M e n u Note: If you’re using a Wohler MC-1RU frame, you should never use this function. Reset: Reboots the hardware. Note:...

  • Page 103: Appendix A. Register Set

    APPENDIX A Register Set Introduction Overview This appendix summarizes the registers that control the operation of your HDCC card. Topics Topics Page Introduction Register Reference 8 2 1 0 9 4 : H D C C- 7 0 8 M U LT I A N D H D C C- B 3 7 M U LT I C o n f i g u ra ti o n G u i d e ©...

  • Page 104: Changing The Registers

    A p p e n d i x A Re gis t er S e t C h a n g i n g t h e R e g i s t e r s Changing the Registers You can modify the registers directly using the Terminal. Refer to Chapter 7: Terminal on page I m p o rt a n t :...
  • Page 105 A p p e n d i x A Register Set R e g is t e r R e f e r e n c e Table A–1 Register Table Summary Channel Description GPI Mapping for Tx GPI Mapping for Per-Field Blank Control (Reserved) Not Used Not Used Not Used...
  • Page 106 A p p e n d i x A Re gis t er S e t R e g i s t e r R e f e r e n c e Table A–2 Register Settings with Descriptions, Domains, and Defaults (Continued) Description Default...
  • Page 107 A p p e n d i x A Register Set R e g is t e r R e f e r e n c e Table A–2 Register Settings with Descriptions, Domains, and Defaults (Continued) Description Default Reg # Reg # Transmission Features Min: N/A—Max: N/A...
  • Page 108 A p p e n d i x A Re gis t er S e t R e g i s t e r R e f e r e n c e Table A–2 Register Settings with Descriptions, Domains, and Defaults (Continued) Description Default...
  • Page 109 A p p e n d i x A Register Set R e g is t e r R e f e r e n c e Table A–2 Register Settings with Descriptions, Domains, and Defaults (Continued) Description Default Reg # Reg # Special Features—2 Min: N/A—Max: N/A...
  • Page 110 A p p e n d i x A Re gis t er S e t R e g i s t e r R e f e r e n c e Table A–2 Register Settings with Descriptions, Domains, and Defaults (Continued) Description Default...
  • Page 111 A p p e n d i x A Register Set R e g is t e r R e f e r e n c e Table A–2 Register Settings with Descriptions, Domains, and Defaults (Continued) Description Default Reg # Reg # GPI Insertion Control and Insert Mode Timeout Min: N/A—Max: N/A...
  • Page 112 A p p e n d i x A Re gis t er S e t R e g i s t e r R e f e r e n c e Table A–2 Register Settings with Descriptions, Domains, and Defaults (Continued) Description Default...
  • Page 113 A p p e n d i x A Register Set R e g is t e r R e f e r e n c e Table A–2 Register Settings with Descriptions, Domains, and Defaults (Continued) Description Default Reg # Reg # GPO 0 and 1 Source Min: N/A—Max: N/A...
  • Page 114 A p p e n d i x A Re gis t er S e t R e g i s t e r R e f e r e n c e Table A–2 Register Settings with Descriptions, Domains, and Defaults (Continued) Description Default...

  • Page 115: Appendix B. Specifications And Pin-Outs

    APPENDIX B Specifications and Pin-Outs Introduction Overview This chapter lists the specifications of the HDCC-708MULTI-OG2 and provides the pin-outs for its connectors. Topics Topics Page Introduction Specifications Connector Pin Assignments Technical Functional Overview 8 2 1 0 9 4 : H D C C- 7 0 8 M U LT I A N D H D C C- B 3 7 M U LT I C o n f i g u ra ti o n G u i d e ©...

  • Page 116: Specifications

    4 GPO (Phoenix connector J18) 1 Ethernet (RJ-45) 10/100 BaseTX Inputs/Outputs 1 RS-232 (DB-9) • Ross DFR-8321 Frame compatibility • Wohler MC-1RU • Closed Caption OSD Monitoring • HD/SD Closed Caption Encoding/Inserting Available • HD/SD Closed Caption Decoding/Analyzing functions •...

  • Page 117: Connector Pin Assignments

    A p p e n d i x B Specifications and Pin-Outs C o n n e c t o r P i n A s s i g n m e n t s Connector Pin Assignments Table B–3 GPI/O Pin-Out Assignments Label Interface...
  • Page 118 A p p e n d i x B Specifications and Pin-Outs T e c h n i c a l F u n c t i o n a l O v e r v i e w Figure B–2 HDCC Block Diagram 8 2 1 0 9 4 : H D C C- 7 0 8 M U LT I A N D H D C C- B 37MULTI Co nf ig ura t io n Guide...

  • Page 119: Appendix C. Troubleshooting

    APPENDIX C Troubleshooting Introduction Overview This appendix provides instructions for correcting the most common problems. Topics Topics Page Introduction DashBoard HDCCRegEdit Network Decoding Encoding Bridging GPI/O VSPs 8 2 1 0 9 4 : H D C C- 7 0 8 M U LT I A N D H D C C- B 3 7 M U LT I C o n f i g u ra ti o n G u i d e ©...

  • Page 120: Dashboard

    A p p e n d i x C T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g D a s h B o a r d DashBoard Table C–1 Common DashBoard Problems and Solutions Symptom Possible Cause Solution...

  • Page 121: Decoding

    A p p e n d i x C Troubleshooting D e c o d i n g Decoding Table C–4 Common Decoding Problems and Solutions Symptom Possible Cause Solution Check HD/SD video line for Channel set up incorrect. captions. Verify output serial connection is valid.

  • Page 122: Bridging

    A p p e n d i x C T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Br id gin g Bridging Table C–6 Common Bridging Problems and Solutions Symptom Possible Cause Solution Check video lines for captions Channel setup is incorrect.

  • Page 123: Vsps

    A p p e n d i x C Troubleshooting V S P s VSPs Table C–8 Common VSPs Problems and Solutions Symptom Possible Cause Solution Set each VSP’s IP address and VSP input/output is VSP software settings are port number correctly. Verify not working.

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