Wohler HDCC-708MON-OG1 Configuration Manual

Wohler HDCC-708MON-OG1 Configuration Manual

Multi-purpose, hd/sd-sdi closed caption card: decoder and monitor
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HDCC-708MON-OG1
(CEA-608/CEA-708 Closed Caption/Subtitle Card)
HDCC-708MON-OG1 (openGear Platform)
Multi-Purpose, HD/SD-SDI Closed
Caption Card: Decoder and Monitor
Configuration Guide
Firmware Version: V2.47
Software Version: V0.77
Part Number 821161, Revision A

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  • Page 1 HDCC-708MON-OG1 (CEA-608/CEA-708 Closed Caption/Subtitle Card) • HDCC-708MON-OG1 (openGear Platform) Multi-Purpose, HD/SD-SDI Closed Caption Card: Decoder and Monitor Configuration Guide Firmware Version: V2.47 Software Version: V0.77 Part Number 821161, Revision A...
  • 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

    Table of Contents Chapter 1. Getting Started ......1 Introduction ..............1 Overview..............1 Goals for This Chapter..........1 Topics ..............1 Product Description ............2 Quick Start Guides ............2...
  • Page 4 Rear Panel DIP Switch ............14 Next Steps ..............15 Chapter 3. TCP/IP Configuration and Virtual Serial Ports (VSPs) ......17 Introduction..............17 Overview ..............17 Goals for This Chapter ..........17...
  • Page 5 708 Features ............38 The Setup Tab .............. 39 How Do I…?..............39 How do I decode captions on Channel A and output the data on the RS-232 port? ......... 40 Situation ............40 Preparation ............40 Process ............40 How do I decode captions on Channel A and output the data on the Ethernet virtual serial port Eth1 VSP (port 23)? ..............
  • Page 6 Appendix B. Specifications and Pin-Outs ......57 Introduction..............57 Overview ..............57 Topics ..............57 Specifications ............58 Connector Pin Assignments ..........59 Technical Functional Overview .........59 Appendix C.
  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting Started Introduction Overview This chapter describes the basic captioning functions that you can perform using your Wohler HDCC-708MON-OG1 (for the Ross DFR-8321 frame). Goals for This Chapter Provide a Quick Start process that gives an overview of the installation.
  • Page 8: Product Description

    Refer to Using DashBoard on page 33 for instructions. The HDCC-708MON-OG1 is a one-channel card; It allows a single HD/ SD-SDI stream to pass through. Caption data is output through several available serial connections: RS-232, USB, and Ethernet (via a virtual serial port).
  • Page 9 C h a p t e r 1 Getting Started Q u ic k S t a r t G ui 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...
  • Page 10: I/O Connections

    C h a p t e r 1 G et t in g St a r t e d I / O C o nn 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 11: Hdcc In Ross Dfr-8321 Frame

    C h a p t e r 1 Getting Started I / O C o n ne c t io 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.
  • Page 12: Relay Bypass

    C h a p t e r 1 G et t in g St a r t e d F u n ct i o ns Relay Bypass To prevent the loss of the broadcast signal in the event of power failure, the input is bypassed via a relay to its output, ensuring the signal will always pass through the card.
  • Page 13: Monitoring

    C h a p t e r 1 Getting Started F un c t io n s Figure 1–6 Decoding Setup CHA IN: Video + Encoded Closed Captions CHA OUT: CHA Encoded CHA MON: CHA Burned In HDCC (Decoding) USB: CHA IN Text Serial: CHA IN Text Ethernet: CHA IN Text Example:...
  • Page 14 “burned” into the video. CHA MON The HDCC-708MON-OG1 can be configured to have both outputs burned-in or both clean, as well. 8 21 16 1 : HD C C- 70 8M ON -O G 1 C o nf ig urat io n G u id e...
  • Page 15: Hardware Installation

    CHAPTER 2 Hardware Installation Introduction Overview This chapter explains how to install your HDCC card in the Ross DFR- 8321 frame. Goals for This Chapter Install your HDCC card in a Ross DFR-8321. to configure a static IP address or DHCP for your HDCC card.
  • Page 16: Safety Instructions

    If any items are missing or damaged, please contact your Wohler sales representative immediately. 8 21 16 1 : HD C C- 70 8M ON -O G 1 C o nf ig urat io n G u id e...
  • Page 17: Installing The Hdcc In The Ross Dfr-8321

    C h a p t e r 2 Hardware Installation I n s t a lli n g t he H DC C i n t h e R o s s D F R - 8 32 1 Installing the HDCC in the Ross DFR-8321 Requirements Tools...
  • Page 18: Installation

    C h a p t e r 2 H a rd w a r e I ns t a l la t i o n I ns t al li n g t h e H D C C i n t h e R o ss DF R- 83 2 1 Installation To install the HDCC board and OG1 Rear Panel in the frame, follow the steps below:...
  • Page 19 C h a p t e r 2 Hardware Installation I n s t a lli n g t he H DC C i n t h e R o s s D F R - 8 32 1 After you have inserted the screw into the OG Rear Panel, place the O-ring on the screw.
  • Page 20: Rear Panel Dip Switch

    C h a p t e r 2 H a rd w a r e I ns t a l la t i o n Re a r Pa n e l DI P S w i t ch Figure 2–3 Install in DFR-8321 Frame Note: Ensure that...
  • Page 21: Next Steps

    C h a p t e r 2 Hardware Installation N ex t S t e p s Table 2–1 Rear Panel DIP Switch Position Functionality Position Default Use static IP Use internal address settings for IP determined by address. position 2.
  • Page 22 C h a p t e r 2 H a rd w a r e I ns t a l la t i o n N e x t St ep s I m p or t a n t : This concludes the procedure for installing the HDCC card and its rear panel.
  • Page 23: Tcp/Ip Configuration And Virtual Serial Ports (Vsps)

    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 Configure your HDCC card's TCP/IP settings.
  • Page 24: Functional Overview

    C h a p t e r 3 TC P / I P C o n f ig u r a t i on a nd V ir t ua l S e r ia l Po r t s (V S P s ) F u n ct i o na l O v e r v ie w Functional Overview Virtual Serial Ports (VSPs) on the HDCC...
  • Page 25: Assigning A Static Ip Address/Enabling Dhcp

    The default IP address can be set by SW1. See the previous chapter Assigning a Static IP Address/Enabling DHCP Double-clicking on the Wohler Serial-Ethernet Bridge (see Figure 3–2 above) will open a web browser and take you the card’s configuration page where you can set a static IP address, if desired.
  • Page 26 C h a p t e r 3 TC P / I P C o n f ig u r a t i on a nd V ir t ua l S e r ia l Po r t s (V S P s ) A s s ig ni n g a S t a t ic I P A d d r e s s / En a b l in g DH C P Figure 3–3 HDCC Configuration Page...
  • Page 27 C h a p t e r 3 TCP/IP Configuration and Virtual Serial Ports (VSPs) A s si g n in g a S t a t i c I P A d d r es s / E na b li ng D H C P Figure 3–4 Settings Menu W A RN I N G !
  • Page 28 C h a p t e r 3 TC P / I P C o n f ig u r a t i on a nd V ir t ua l S e r ia l Po r t s (V S P s ) A s s ig ni n g a S t a t ic I P A d d r e s s / En a b l in g DH C P Figure 3–5 IP Address Change...
  • Page 29: 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 Ps w it h t h e La n t r o n ix R e d i r ec t o r Creating VSPs with the Lantronix Redirector The Lantronix Redirector software allows you to create VSPs quickly...
  • Page 30 C h a p t e r 3 TC P / I P C o n f ig u r a t i on a nd V ir t ua l S e r ia l Po r t s (V S P s ) C r e a t in g V S Ps w i t h t h e L a n t r o n ix R e d i re c t o r Figure 3–7 Open File - Security Warning...
  • Page 31 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 Ps w it h t h e La n t r o n ix R e d i r ec t o r Figure 3–9 InstallShield screen will quickly display and then return...
  • Page 32 C h a p t e r 3 TC P / I P C o n f ig u r a t i on a nd V ir t ua l S e r ia l Po r t s (V S P s ) C r e a t in g V S Ps w i t h t h e L a n t r o n ix R e d i re c t o r Figure 3–11 Setup Status...
  • Page 33: 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 Ps w it h t h e La n t r o n ix R e d i r ec t o r VSP Configuration Now that the software is installed, you can set up VSPs.
  • Page 34 C h a p t e r 3 TC P / I P C o n f ig u r a t i on a nd V ir t ua l S e r ia l Po r t s (V S P s ) C r e a t in g V S Ps w i t h t h e L a n t r o n ix R e d i re c t o r Figure 3–14 Com Setup...
  • Page 35 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 Ps w it h t h e La n t r o n ix R e d i r ec t o r Figure 3–16 Port Settings Check...
  • Page 36 C h a p t e r 3 TC P / I P C o n f ig u r a t i on a nd V ir t ua l S e r ia l Po r t s (V S P s ) C r e a t in g V S Ps w i t h t h e L a n t r o n ix R e d i re c t o r Figure 3–19 Config Info...
  • Page 37: Creating Vsps With The Later Versions Of Windows

    C h a p t e r 3 TCP/IP Configuration and Virtual Serial Ports (VSPs) C re a t i n g V S P s w it h t h e L a t e r V e r si o ns of W in d o w s Creating VSPs with the Later Versions of Windows Windows 7 or 8 users need to install an alternative COM port...
  • Page 38: Next Steps

    C h a p t e r 3 TC P / I P C o n f ig u r a t i on a nd V ir t ua l S e r ia l Po r t s (V S P s ) N e x t St ep s Next Steps If you are using the Ross DFR-8321 frame, proceed to the next chapter,...
  • Page 39: 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 40: Starting Dashboard

    C h a p t e r 4 U si n g D a s h B oa r d St a r t in g Da s h B o a rd 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 41 S t a r t in g Da s h B o a r d Figure 4–2 DashBoard Main Screen (Top) Note: The Wohler HDCC card will appear as WTI-708MON in the list of cards installed in the frame. (HDCC) Double-click on the HDCC card in the list of cards and the user interface will appear in the main screen.
  • Page 42: Common Controls

    C h a p t e r 4 U si n g D a s h B oa r d C o m m o n C on t r o ls 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 part numbers and revisions.
  • Page 43: Channel A Tab

    C h a p t e r 4 Using DashBoard C h a n ne l A T a b Channel A Tab Click the tab in DashBoard and change the settings (see Channel A Figure 4–4 below) to customize your configuration. Notice that the menu is divided into sections, each with a Channel A...
  • Page 44: Channel A Status

    C h a p t e r 4 U si n g D a s h B oa r d C h a n n el A T a b Channel A Status None of these fields are user-editable; they reflect the state of the input video channel as it is measured.
  • Page 45: The Setup Tab

    C h a p t e r 4 Using DashBoard T h e S et up T a b The Setup Tab tab allows you to set the Com port speed for both channels Setup and reload the factory default settings. Figure 4–5 System Setup •...
  • Page 46: How Do I Decode Captions On Channel A And Output The Data On The Rs-232 Port

    C h a p t e r 4 U si n g D a s h B oa r d H o w D o I … ? How do I decode captions on Channel A and output the data on the RS-232 port? Situation You have an incoming video stream on Channel A and want to decode the captions on it and output the data through the RS-232 port.
  • Page 47: How Do I Decode Captions On Channel A 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 A and output the data on the Ethernet virtual serial port Eth1 VSP (port 23)? Situation You have an incoming video stream on Channel A and want to decode the captions on it and output the data through virtual serial port...
  • Page 48 C h a p t e r 4 U si n g D a s h B oa r d H o w D o I … ? 8 21 16 1 : HD C C- 70 8M ON -O G 1 C o nf ig urat io n G u id e ©...
  • Page 49: Terminal

    CHAPTER 5 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 50: Background

    C h a p t e r 5 Te r m in a l B a ck g r ou n d Background The HDCC card’s operation is governed by several registers. These registers are modified automatically when you use the DashBoard. However, more advanced users may prefer to configure these registers manually.
  • Page 51: 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 52: Accessing The Terminal Via The Virtual Serial Ports

    C h a p t e r 5 Te r m in a l A c c es s i ng t h e T e rm in a l v ia t h e V ir t u a l S e ri a l Po r t s Figure 5–2 BOOTOPT Jumper Location BOOTOPT Jumper...
  • Page 53: Accessing The Terminal Via The Usb Port (Front Of Card)

    C ha p t e r 5 Terminal A c ce s s in g t h e T er m i n a l v ia t he U SB Po r t (F r on t of C a r d ) Verify the SW3 is set to Verify that Eth1 is installed per Chapter 2 of this document.
  • Page 54: Main Menu

    C h a p t e r 5 Te r m in a l M a i n M en u Open a terminal emulator (e.g., HyperTerminal, PuTTY, etc.) with USB serial port set to 115.2k, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity, and no handshaking.
  • Page 55 C ha p t e r 5 Terminal M a i n M e n u Figure 5–3 Main Menu Software and Firmware Part Numbers and Versions Engineering Menu Refer to Appendix A for a detailed list of registers. I m p or t a n t : Change Register Settings: Allows you to modify any available register value.
  • Page 56 C h a p t e r 5 Te r m in a l M a i n M en u Reset: Reboots the hardware. Note: If the jumper is not removed, the card will boot BOOTOPT back to the Main Menu. 8 21 16 1 : HD C C- 70 8M ON -O G 1 C o nf ig urat io n G u id e ©...
  • Page 57: 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 21 16 1: HD C C- 70 8M ON -O G 1 C on f ig u rat io n G u id e ©...
  • Page 58: Changing The Registers

    A p p e nd ix A R e g i s t e r S et C h a n g in g t h e R e g is 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 or t a n t :...
  • Page 59 A p p e n d ix A Register Set R e g i s t er Re f e r e nc e Table A–1 Register Table Summary Channel Description Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Decoded Channel on Monitoring Output (0=CC1, 1=CC2, ...)
  • Page 60 A p p e nd ix A R e g i s t e r S et Re g is t e r R e fe r e n ce Table A–2 Register Settings with Descriptions, Domains, and Defaults (Continued) Description Default Reg #...
  • Page 61 A p p e n d ix A Register Set R e g i s t er Re f e r e nc 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 the card including the video outputs.
  • Page 62 A p p e nd ix A R e g i s t e r S et Re g is t e r R e fe r e n ce Table A–2 Register Settings with Descriptions, Domains, and Defaults (Continued) Description Default Reg #...
  • Page 63: Appendix B. Specifications And Pin-Outs

    APPENDIX B Specifications and Pin-Outs Introduction Overview This chapter lists the specifications of the HDCC and provides the pin- outs for its connectors. Topics Topics Page Introduction Specifications Connector Pin Assignments Technical Functional Overview 8 21 16 1: HD C C- 70 8M ON -O G 1 C on f ig u rat io n G u id e ©...
  • Page 64: Specifications

    A p p e nd ix B S p e ci fi c a t io n s a n d P i n- O u t s Sp e ci fi ca t io n s Specifications Table B–1 Physical Specifications Specification Card:...
  • Page 65: Connector Pin Assignments

    A p p e n d i x B Specifications and Pin-Outs C o nn e c t o r P in A s si g n m e n t s Connector Pin Assignments Table B–3 RS-232 / GPIO Pin-Out Assignments Label Function Open Collector...
  • Page 66 A p p e nd ix B S p e ci fi c a t io n s a n d P i n- O u t s Te c h ni c al F un c t io n a l O v er v ie w Figure B–2 HDCC Block Diagram 8 21 16 1 :...
  • Page 67: Appendix C. Troubleshooting

    APPENDIX C Troubleshooting Introduction Overview This appendix provides instructions for correcting the most common problems. Topics Topics Page Introduction DashBoard Network Decoding VSPs 8 21 16 1: HD C C- 70 8M ON -O G 1 C on f ig u rat io n G u id e ©...
  • Page 68: Dashboard

    A p p e nd ix C T r ou b le s ho o t i ng Da s h B o a r d DashBoard Table C–1 Common DashBoard Problems and Solutions Symptom Possible Cause Solution Frame not power up. Apply power to frame.
  • Page 69: Decoding

    A p p e n d i x C Troubleshooting D e co d i n g Decoding Table C–3 Common Decoding Problems and Solutions Symptom Possible Cause Solution Verify output serial connection is valid. If video Serial output connection not output is set to Normal valid.

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