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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 Encoding ................8 Chapter 2. Hardware Installation ....11 Introduction ..............
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Installing the HDCC in the Wohler MC-1RU ...............16 Requirements............16 Tools ..............16 Chassis.............16 Hardware............16 Installation .............16 Rear Panel DIP Switch ............17 Next Steps ..............18 Chapter 3. TCP/IP Configuration and Virtual Serial Ports (VSPs) ......19 Introduction..............19...
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Channel A Tab............... 38 Channel A Status............. 39 Caption Lines ............39 Options ..............40 708 Features ............40 GPI Insertion ............41 GPO/Rx Polarity............42 GPI/Tx Polarity............43 GPO Mapping ............43 GPI Mapping ............43 The Setup Tab .............. 43 How Do I…?..............
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Channel A Tab ...............58 How Do I…? ..............62 How do I encode captions on Channel A using the RS-232 port?..............62 How do I encode captions on Channel A using the Ethernet 2 Virtual Serial Port? ..........63 How do I set general purpose transmission bits on Channel A? .............64 How do I receive general purpose transmission bits on Channel A? .............65...
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Appendix A. Register Set......81 Introduction ..............81 Overview..............81 Topics ..............81 Changing the Registers ..........82 Register Reference ............
Getting Started Introduction Overview This chapter describes the basic captioning functions that you can perform using your Wohler HDCC-708TX-OG1 (for the Ross DFR-8321 frame) and HDDC-708TX-1CH (for the Wohler MC-1RU frame) products (collectively called HDCC). Goals for This Chapter ...
® 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 11 for installation instructions.) When operated in the Ross frame, the card is configured and controlled ®...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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.
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-OG1 consists of two main parts: the HDCC board which goes into a DFR-8321 slot, and the OG1 Rear Panel which is attached to the rear of the frame.
I / O C o n n e c t io n s HDCC in Wohler MC-1RU Frame The HDCC-1CH is designed to be used in a Wohler MC-1RU frame. The MC-1RU Rear Panel provides all of the I/O connections.
C h a p t e r 1 Getting Started E n c o d i n g Encoding The HDCC can receive caption data from either the RS-232 port, the USB port, or one of two available Ethernet virtual serial ports, and embed it into the input video stream.
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.
If any items are missing or damaged, please contact your Wohler sales representative immediately. Decision Point: If you will be installing your HDCC card into a Wohler MC-1RU, skip down to Installing the HDCC in the Wohler MC-1RU on page...
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 card into a Ross DFR- 8321 frame, continue on to Installing the HDCC in the Ross DFR-8321...
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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 screw into the two corner holes of the rear panel.
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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 Rear Panel Installed With the front of the frame facing you, press inward on both tabs...
HDCC card 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.
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 Rear Panel DIP Switch Both the MC-1RU and OG1 Rear Panel have a miniature DIP switch, SW1, that sets the IP address of the card.
C h a p t e r 2 H a r d wa r e In st a ll a t io n N e x t S t e p s I m p o rt a n t : If you’re using the default static IP address, be aware that because the static IP addresses defined by the switch are always the same, no more than one HDCC card (or one MC-1RU frame) can be connected to the...
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 ...
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...
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...
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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.
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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.
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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...
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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.
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.
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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-708TX-OGx card will appear as WTI-708TX1 (HDCC) in the list of cards installed in the frame.
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 on page 37 shows some product details about the HDCC that may be helpful at a future date, including the software and FPGA firmware part numbers and revisions.
C h a p t e r 4 Using DashBoard C h a n n e l A T a b Figure 4–4 Channel A (Top) Channel A Status None of these fields are user-editable; they reflect the state of the input video channel as it is measured.
C h a p t e r 4 Using DashBoard C h a n n e l A T a b Figure 4–5 Channel A (Part 2) • Disable VANC 608/708 Insertion Without CDP : Disables the insertion of captions when no caption data packets are being received.
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 T a b • Insertion Mode : Controls whether captions are permanently inserted in the absence of new encoding data, or whether the card falls back to regen mode according to the timeout specified in Insertion Timeout.
C h a p t e r 4 Using DashBoard T h e S e t u p T a b GPI/Tx Polarity GPI Tx Polarities : Specifies how GPI input of received data will be interpreted: • Active High : The output voltage is high if the bit is set.
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 … ? Figure 4–7 System Setup How Do I…? In this section we provide a list of questions and answers to help you set up and use your new HDCC product as efficiently as possible.
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...
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...
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.
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.
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. ...
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.
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...
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.
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.
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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...
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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 application window will display the Wohler copyright HDCCRegEdit and the software part number and version (Figure 5–3 below).
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.
C h a p t e r 5 Using HDCCRegEdit C h a n n e l A T a b Figure 5–4 Channel A Settings (Top) • : Sets the service number of the captioning Service number service. Enter a number from 1 to 63 inclusive. •...
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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 T a b Scroll down to see the rest of the register values (shown in Figure 5–5 below).
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C h a p t e r 5 Using HDCCRegEdit C h a n n e l A T a b • GPI Tx source : Controls whether the general purpose transmission bits are taken solely from the mapped input from the connector or whether the mapped input is logically OR'd with a received transmission bit (the latter enables transmission bit pass through when the connector input is not asserted).
C h a p t e r 5 Using HDCCRegEdit H o w D o I … ? How do I encode captions on Channel A using the Ethernet 2 Virtual Serial Port? Situations: You have an incoming video stream on Channel A and want to encode captions on it and using data supplied by 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 … ? 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).
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.
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. ...
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...
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 GPIs The GP inputs are designed to be asserted by switching the closures to ground.
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...
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.
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.)
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...
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...
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.
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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.
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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:...
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 :...
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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...
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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...
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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 # Transmission Features Min: N/A—Max: N/A Bit(s)
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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...
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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 # Special Features—2 Min: N/A—Max: N/A This register controls miscellaneous functions on...
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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...
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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 # GPI Insertion Control and Insert Mode Timeout Min: N/A—Max: N/A Bit(s)
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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...
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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 # GPO 1 and 2 Source Min: N/A—Max: N/A Bit(s)
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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...
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 Table B–2 Technical Specifications (Continued) Specification Value •...
A p p e n d i x B S p e ci f i c a t i o n s a n d P i n - O u t s 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 Table B–4 J16/J18 GPI/O Pin-Out Assignments Label...
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...
A p p e n d i x C Troubleshooting E n c o d i n g Encoding Table C–4 Common Encoding Problems and Solutions Symptom Possible Cause Solution Check HD/SD video line for Channel setup is incorrect. captions set correctly. Serial input connection not Verify the input line for valid.
A p p e n d i x C T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g V S Ps VSPs Table C–6 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.
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