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  • Page 1 Ross Video Limited QSP-8229 Quad Split User Manual...
  • Page 2 The material in this manual is furnished for informational use only. It is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as commitment by Ross Video Limited. Ross Video Limited assumes no responsibility or liability for errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual.
  • Page 3 Important Regulatory and Safety Notices Before using this product and any associated equipment, refer to the “Important Safety Instructions” listed below to avoid personnel injury and to prevent product damage. Products may require specific equipment, and/or installation procedures to be carried out to satisfy certain regulatory compliance requirements.
  • Page 4 Notice — Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Ross Video Limited could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. CANADA This Class “A” digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
  • Page 5 The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol invites you to use these systems. If you need more information on the collection, reuse, and recycling systems, please contact your local or regional waste administration. You can also contact Ross Video for more information on the environmental performances of our products.
  • Page 6 Company Address Ross Video Limited Ross Video Incorporated 8 John Street P.O. Box 880 Iroquois, Ontario Ogdensburg, New York Canada, K0E 1K0 USA 13669-0880 General Business Office: (+1) 613 • 652 • 4886 Fax: (+1) 613 • 652 • 4425 Technical Support: (+1) 613 •...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction In This Chapter ........................1-1 Overview..........................1-2 Features........................1-2 Functional Block Diagrams ....................1-3 Non-Looping Configuration (8310AR-033, 8320AR-033) ........1-3 Looping Configuration (8320AR-049)..............1-4 Documentation Terms......................1-5 Installation In This Chapter ........................2-1 Before You Begin ........................ 2-2 Card Overview ........................
  • Page 8 Operation In This Chapter........................4-1 Adjusting the Proc Amp Controls ..................4-2 Configuring the Quad Split Sources ..................4-4 Assigning Sources to the Quad Split ..............4-4 Applying a Border ....................4-5 Notes on Timing........................4-6 Appendix A. DashBoard Menus In This Appendix........................

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Congratulations on your purchase of the Ross Video QSP-8229 Quad Split. The QSP-8229 is part of a full line of Ross Video products which are backed by over 25 years of engineering and design expertise. You will be pleased at how easily your new card fits into your overall working environment.

  • Page 10: Overview

    Overview The QSP-8229 takes four SDI input streams and can reduce them into four quadrants in a single stream. The QSP-8229 has four SDI outputs which can be independently configured to display either the full-screen input or the Quad Split stream. When the output is showing full-screen, all HANC and VANC data, including the embedded audio data on the input is carried through to the output.

  • Page 11: Functional Block Diagrams

    Functional Block Diagrams This section provides the functional block diagrams for the QSP-8229. Non-Looping Configuration (8310AR-033, 8320AR-033) This section includes the block diagram when using the QSP-8229 with the 8310AR-033 or 8320AR-033 Rear Modules. FRAME SYNC / VIDEO SCALER FRAME SYNC / VIDEO SCALER FRAME SYNC / VIDEO SCALER...

  • Page 12: Looping Configuration (8320Ar-049)

    Looping Configuration (8320AR-049) This section includes the block diagram when using the QSP-8229 with the 8320AR-049 Rear Module. FRAME SYNC / VIDEO SCALER FRAME SYNC / VIDEO SCALER FRAME SYNC / VIDEO SCALER FRAME SYNC / VIDEO SCALER Figure 1.2 QSP-8229 Block Diagram — 8320AR-049 Rear Module 1–4 •...

  • Page 13: Documentation Terms

    Documentation Terms The following terms are used throughout this manual: • All references to the DFR-8300 series frames also includes all versions of the 10-slot (DFR-8310) and 20-slot (DFR-8321) frames and any available options unless otherwise noted. • “Operator” and “User” refers to the person who uses the QSP-8229. •...
  • Page 14 1–6 • Introduction QSP-8229 User Manual (Iss. 01)

  • Page 15: Installation

    Installation In This Chapter This chapter provides instructions for the basic physical installation and communications setup of your QSP-8229. The following topics are discussed: • Before You Begin • Card Overview • Card Installation • Cabling • Ethernet Port Cabling •...

  • Page 16: Before You Begin

    Unpacking Unpack each card you received from the shipping container and ensure that all items are included. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your sales representative or Ross Video directly. 2–2 • Installation QSP-8229 User Manual (Iss. 01)

  • Page 17: Card Overview

    Pressing this button resets the microprocessor and re-initializes the card. This is a hard reset of the card and settings are not saved. This may cause loss of data and should only be performed as advised by Ross Video Technical Support. 3. JP5, JP6 These jumpers are not yet implemented and must be left in the default position of Pin 1 (top) and Pin 2 (center).

  • Page 18: Card-Edge Leds

    Card-edge LEDs This section describes the card-edge LEDs. Figure 2.3 outlines the locations of the card-edge controls. Figure 2.3 Card-edge Controls Table 2.1 LEDs on the Card-edge Color Display and Description Green When this LED is green, the card is in normal operation with no errors. When this LED is red, the card is experiencing internal errors.

  • Page 19: Card Installation

    Card Installation This section provides a brief overview of the required Rear Modules and physical installation of the QSP-8229. Note — The QSP-8229 requires either the 8310AR-033 or the 8320AR-033 Rear Module and therefore is not compatible with the DFR-8310-BNC frames (frames with the pre-installed 100-BNC fixed backplane).

  • Page 20: Installing The Rear Modules

    • Slots 5, 6 • Slots 9, 10 3. If you are installing the 8320AR-033 Rear Module in a DFR-8321 series frame, Ross Video recommends installing the Rear Module in one of the following combinations: • Slots 5, 6, 7, 8 •...
  • Page 21 3. If you are installing the QSP-8229 in a DFR-8321 series frame and depending on the rear module and slot combination you chose for the rear module, install the card into one of the following slots: • 8320AR-033 Rear Module — Install the card in slot 6, 10, 14, or 18. •...

  • Page 22: Cabling

    Cabling The QSP-8229 features four video inputs and four video outputs. This section provides general instructions for video input and output cabling the Rear Module for the cards. Non-Looping Rear Modules (8310AR-033, 8320AR-033) This section provides information when cabling the 8310AR-033 and 8320AR-033 Rear Modules.

  • Page 23: Looping Rear Module (8320Ar-049)

    Looping Rear Module (8320AR-049) The Looping feature is only available for the QSP-8229 when using the 8320AR-049 Rear Module in a DFR-8321 series frame. Refer to Figure 2.6 for cabling designations. Figure 2.6 8320AR-049 Cable Connections 1) Bkgd B In BNC 6) Bkgd A Loop Out BNC 11) REF IN BNC 16) GPI 3,4 Port...

  • Page 24: Ethernet Port Cabling

    Auto-MDIX ethernet PHY that will switch from straight to crossover automatically as needed. Ross Video does not supply this cable. Use the following procedure to connect the card to an ethernet network: 1.

  • Page 25: Gpi Cabling

    GPI Cabling The QSP-8229 includes eight General Purpose Input (GPI) pins to interface with external equipment. There are eight input pins labelled GPIO 1-8 on the terminal block of the Rear Module (Figure 2.4, Figure 2.5, or Figure 2.6). Ports are pre-configured to be only an input (GPI).
  • Page 26 2–12 • Installation QSP-8229 User Manual (Iss. 01)

  • Page 27: Configuration

    Note — Before proceeding, ensure that you are running DashBoard software version 2.3.0 or higher. The DashBoard Control System software and user manual are available to download from the Ross Video website. QSP-8229 User Manual (Iss. 01) Configuration • 3–1...

  • Page 28: Video Format And Reference Configuration

    Video Format and Reference Configuration Use the following procedure to configure the video format and reference on the card using DashBoard: 1. Display the Device tab of the card by double-clicking its status indicator in the Basic Tree View. 2. Display the Video tab as follows: •...

  • Page 29: Video Input And Output Configuration

    Video Input and Output Configuration Keep the following in mind when configuring your video inputs and outputs: • You can configure any of the four outputs independently to display the Quad Split or any of the backgrounds. Note that when a Bkgd source is fed through full screen, the ancillary data will also pass.

  • Page 30: Configuring The Input Signal Timing Display

    • Clip at White — Select this box to enable the card to clip to SMPTE white on all outputs. An unchecked box allows super-white. This completes the procedure for configuring your outputs on the card. Configuring the Input Signal Timing Display The Timing Display feature enables you to configure how the input signal timing is reported by DashBoard.
  • Page 31 • Bkgd A — Select this box to enable DashBoard to report the status of the Background A input source. • Bkgd B — Select this box to enable DashBoard to report the status of the Background B input source. •...

  • Page 32: Ethernet Communication Setup

    Ethernet Communication Setup To enable the card to perform software upgrades, the card must be configured with valid ethernet settings for the 10/100 Ethernet port on the Rear Module of the card. The settings can be specified manually (Static) or may be obtained automatically from a server on your network (DHCP). Use the following procedure to set up ethernet communications for the card: 1.

  • Page 33: Gpi Communication Setup

    GPI Communication Setup This section explains how to configure communications for GPIs on the card using the menus and options available in DashBoard. Note — The QSP-8229 does not support Tallies at this time. GPI Overview When configured as a GPI, a port behaves as an input, and can be used to trigger actions such as switching between the Quad Split display or full-screen BKGD input display.
  • Page 34 3. Assign a transition event to a GPI /Tally by selecting the function from the Function drop-down list to the required GPI/Tally. Choose from the following: None — Select this option to not assign a function to the selected GPI/Tally. The •...

  • Page 35: Loading The Factory Defaults

    Loading the Factory Defaults If required, the card menu parameters can be reset to the factory default values using the option available in the Load/Save tab. Note — Ethernet settings, reference input selection, and the output formats are not reset using this method. Use the following procedure to reset the card to the factory default configuration in DashBoard: 1.

  • Page 36: Software Upgrades

    — This procedure assumes that you are running DashBoard v3.0 or higher. Use the following procedure to upgrade the software on a card: 1. Contact Ross Technical Support for the latest software version file. 2. Display the Device tab of the card by double-clicking its status indicator in the Basic Tree View.

  • Page 37: Operation

    Note — Before proceeding, ensure that you are running DashBoard software version 2.3.0 or higher. The DashBoard Control System software and user manual are available for download from the Ross Video website. QSP-8229 User Manual (Iss. 01) Operation • 4–1...

  • Page 38: Adjusting The Proc Amp Controls

    Adjusting the Proc Amp Controls Each output on the card has a Proc Amp that can adjust the black offset, the video gain, the chroma gain and the CB gain. This section briefly outlines how to adjust the options available in the Proc Amp tab.
  • Page 39 7. Adjust the Black Offset of the card video outputs as follows: • Use the Black Offset slider to adjust the Black Offset you want to apply. Increasing the Black Offset value causes a lightening effect. Decreasing the Black Offset value causes a darkening effect.

  • Page 40: Configuring The Quad Split Sources

    Configuring the Quad Split Sources This section briefly describes how to set up your Quad Split sources using the Quad Split tab in DashBoard. From the Quad Split tab, you can assign any input to any quadrant and add a text label to display at the bottom of the applicable quadrant.

  • Page 41: Applying A Border

    7. Use the Border slider to adjust the thickness of the border in pixel units. Notice that as you adjust the thickness of the border, it expands inwards from the edge of the quadrant. A value of 0 removes the border. For best results, Ross Video recommends to increase the border width in increments of 2 pixels.

  • Page 42: Notes On Timing

    Notes on Timing This section provides additional information on the timing features of the QSP-8229: • On the current software release, SDI output timing of the card is currently fixed at 0.5 line after the selected analog reference. For example, when using a 1080i output format, the Output Timing field in the Signal tab will be +2200 clocks because the output timing measurement is relative to the selected analog reference.

  • Page 43: Appendix A. Dashboard Menus

    — Before proceeding, ensure that you are running DashBoard software version 2.3.0 or higher. The DashBoard Control System software and user manual are available to download from the Ross Video website (www.opengear.tv). QSP-8229 User Manual (Iss. 01) Appendix A. DashBoard Menus • 5–1...

  • Page 44: Status Tabs

    The following table summarizes the read-only information displayed in the Status tabs. Table 5.1 Status Tab Items Tab Title Item Parameters Description Product QSP-8229 Supplier Ross Video Ltd. Board Rev Product (Read-only) Serial Number ########### Software Rev #.# build ### Indicates the software and build versions Firmware Rev ##.##...
  • Page 45 Table 5.1 Status Tab Items Tab Title Item Parameters Description 1080i 50 Tri-level sync at 50Hz detected Reference Format 1080PsF 24 Progressive segmented frames at 24Hz 1080PsF 23.98 Progressive segmented frames at 23.98Hz Green - OK Normal operation Green - Alarm Suppressed An alarm condition exists but is silenced Bkgd A Status Yellow - Incompatible...

  • Page 46: Configuration Menus

    Configuration Menus This section briefly summarizes the options and tabs available in the Config tab. Video Configuration The following table summarizes the Video tab options available in Dashboard. Table 5.2 Video Tab Options Menu Item Parameters Description Frame 1* The card is using Frame Reference 1 Frame 2 The card is using Frame Reference 2 Reference Input...

  • Page 47: Gpi Configuration

    Table 5.2 Video Tab Options Menu Item Parameters Description An alarm is triggered when a missing or an Check box is selected* invalid signal is detected on the BKGD A input Bkgd A The alarm is suppressed when a missing or an Check box is unselected invalid signal is detected on the BKGD A input Signal Loss...

  • Page 48: Ethernet

    Ethernet The Ethernet tab enables you to set up ethernet communications on the QSP-8229. Table 5.4 Ethernet Tab Items Menu Item Parameter Description User manually supplies the Ethernet Setup Static settings Method Automates the assignment of the Ethernet DHCP* settings IP Address ##.#.#.### The IP Address for the card...

  • Page 49: Load/Save

    Load/Save The menu items available in the Load/Save tab enable you to reset menu parameters for the card to the factory default values. Table 5.6 Load/Save Tab Items Menu Item Parameter Description Resets all DashBoard parameters and values Load Factory Global (excluding ethernet, reference, and output Defaults...

  • Page 50: Proc Amps Menus

    Proc Amps Menus The following table summarizes the Proc Amps tab options available in DashBoard. Table 5.7 Proc Amps Options Menu Item Parameters Description Enables the adjustment of Proc Amp settings Check box is selected for the selected output Enable The Proc Amp settings for the selected output Check box is unselected* are inactive...

  • Page 51: Quad Split Menus

    Adjusts the width, in pixel units, of the border around the specified source. Note that a value Border of 0 removes the border. For best results, Ross 0-50 Video recommends to increase the border width in increments of 2 pixels.
  • Page 52 5–10 • Appendix A. DashBoard Menus QSP-8229 User Manual (Iss. 01)

  • Page 53: Appendix B. Specifications

    Appendix B. Specifications In This Appendix This appendix provides information on the specifications for your QSP-8229. Note that specifications are subject to change without notice. The following topics are discussed: • 8310AR-033 and 8320AR-033 Specifications • 8320AR-049 Specifications QSP-8229 User Manual (Iss. 01) Appendix B.

  • Page 54: 8310Ar-033 And 8320Ar-033 Specifications

    8310AR-033 and 8320AR-033 Specifications Table 6.1 provides technical specifications when using the 8310AR-033 or 8320AR-033 Rear Modules. Table 6.1 QSP-8229 Technical Specifications - 8310AR-033 and 8320AR-033 Category Parameter Specification Number of Inputs SDI Data Rates and SMPTE Standards SMPTE 259M (270 Mbps) Accommodated SMPTE 292M (1.485 Gbps) Serial Digital Video...

  • Page 55: 8320Ar-049 Specifications

    8320AR-049 Specifications Table 6.2 provides technical specifications when using the 8320AR-049 Rear Module. Table 6.2 QSP-8229 Technical Specifications - 8320AR-049 Category Parameter Specification Number of Looping Inputs SDI Data Rates and SMPTE Standards SMPTE 259M (270 Mbps) Accommodated SMPTE 292M (1.485 Gbps) Serial Digital Video Impedance 75 Ohms...
  • Page 56 6–4 • Appendix B. Specifications QSP-8229 User Manual (Iss. 01)

  • Page 57: Appendix C. Service Information

    Appendix C. Service Information In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections: • Troubleshooting Checklist • Warranty and Repair Policy QSP-8229 User Manual (Iss. 01) Appendix C. Service Information • 7–1...

  • Page 58: Troubleshooting Checklist

    Troubleshooting Checklist Routine maintenance to this openGear product is not required. In the event of problems with your QSP-8229, the following basic troubleshooting checklist may help identify the source of the problem. If the card or frame still does not appear to be working properly after checking all possible causes, please contact your openGear products distributor, or the Technical Support department at the numbers listed under the “Contact Us”...

  • Page 59: Warranty And Repair Policy

    In the event that your QSP-8229 proves to be defective in any way during this warranty period, Ross Video Limited reserves the right to repair or replace this piece of equipment with a unit of equal or superior performance characteristics.
  • Page 60 P.O. Box 880, Ross Video Incorporated Ogdensburg, New York, USA 13669-0880 Visit Us Please visit us at our website for: • Company information • Related products and full product lines • On-line catalog • News • Testimonials Ross Video Part Number: 8229DR-004-01...

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