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Contents Introduction Related Publications ...........................9 Documentation Conventions ........................9 Interface Elements ............................9 User Entered Text ..........................10 Referenced Guides ..........................10 Menu Sequences ........................... 10 Important Instructions .......................... 10 Contacting Technical Support ......................... 10 Before You Begin Overview ..............................11 Features ..............................11 Notes on Configuring the HDMI Outputs ....................
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Configuring the 2SI Mode Before You Begin ............................27 2SI Mode Overview on the SHC-8932-F ....................27 Configuring 2SI Mode for the SHC-8932-F .................... 27 Audio Setup HDR Metadata Specifying the Payload ID Colorimetry for an Output ................. 31 Specifying the Bit Range ........................32 Customizing the Master Display Values ....................
• “Software Licenses” provides the third-party software license information for your SHC-8932-F. • “Glossary” provides a list of terms used throughout this guide. Related Publications It is recommended to consult the following Ross documentation before installing and configuring your card: • DashBoard User Guide, Ross Part Number: 8351DR-004 •...
Gateway for your device. Contacting Technical Support At Ross Video, we take pride in the quality of our products, but if problems occur, help is as close as the nearest telephone. Our 24-hour Hot Line service ensures you have access to technical expertise around the clock.
Before You Begin If you have questions pertaining to the operation of your card, contact us at the numbers listed in “Contacting Technical Support”. Our technical staff is always available for consultation, training, or service. Overview The SHC-8932-F SDI-to-HDMI Converter is a high-quality signal conversion solution within the openGear family.
• The input video (3G, 6G,12G) must include a valid 352 Packet Header to support HDR Metadata and 2SI. • An incompatible 6G/12G 2SI signal will not produce any output (black or distorted output), even if the Active Input status field reports “OK” (a green indicator). Closed Captioning If you wish to review open captions in the HDMI output of the SHC-8932-F, you need to install an SDI VANC caption decoder in the SDI path leading to the SHC-8932-F.
BOOTLOAD Button This button is used for factory service in the unlikely event of a complete card failure. Do not use this button unless advised by Ross Video Technical Support. Monitoring via the Card-edge The front-edge has LED indicators to indicate alarms, and communication activity. (Figure 3)
Table 1 provides information on the LED displays. Table 1 SHC-8932-F LED Descriptions Color Description Green The card is powered on and is operating correctly Flashing The card software is updating When lit red, this LED indicates: • the card is booting, or •...
Physical Installation Installing an SHC-8932-F card into an OG3-FR or OGX-FR series frame requires you to remove the blank plates in the designation frame slots, install the 8323AR-329 rear module into the frame rear panel, and then install the SHC-8932-F card into the required frame slot. If you have questions pertaining to the installation of your card, contact us at the numbers listed in “Contacting Technical Support”.
Installing the Rear Module into the openGear Frame A Phillips screwdriver is required for this procedure. To install the rear module into the openGear frame 1. For each retaining screw on the rear module, push the o-ring to the end of the screw (but not off the screw).
Cabling If you have questions pertaining to the installation of SHC-8932-F, contact us at the numbers listed in “Contacting Technical Support”. Our technical staff is always available for consultation, training, or service. For More Information on... • the specifications, refer to “Technical Specifications”. Cabling the Ethernet Port on the openGear Frame The SHC-8932-F is connected to your network via the Network Controller Card in the openGear frame.
OGX-FR Series Frame SHC-8932-F REF 1 LOOP REF 2 ETHERNET LOOP SFP Cabling Caution — Never attempt to look down the barrel of a connected fiber or device transmitting an optical signal. The transmitted light is not in the visible spectrum and may cause permanent eye damage. Turn off all laser sources before disconnecting devices.
• One HDMI 2.0 cable for each port • Two supplied bumper pads Ross Video does not supply the tie-wrap or cables. Cabling an HDMI® Port Ensure the HDMI cable does not come out at an undue angle or is otherwise pinched.
3. Repeat steps 1-2 for the HDMI OUT 2 port (if required). Securing the Cable to the Rear Module The cable bracket works with any HDMI cable and device. Use the bracket to retain a good cable connection and avoid placing excess stress on the HDMI output port, the cable, or both. ...
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To secure the cable to the rear module via the cable bracket 1. Thread the nylon tie-wrap around the HDMI cable and through one of the openings of the cable bracket. Figure 6 HDMI OUT 1 Cabling Figure 7 HDMI OUT 2 Cabling 2.
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22 • Cabling SHC-8932-F User Guide (v1-rev2)
Getting Started The DashBoard Control System enables you to monitor and control openGear frames and cards from a computer. DashBoard communicates with other cards in the frame through the Network Controller Card. The DashBoard Control System software and manual are available for download from our website.
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24 • Getting Started SHC-8932-F User Guide (v1-rev2)
Video Configuration This chapter outlines the video configuration options for the HDMI outputs of the SHC-8932-F. Each HDMI output is configured independently. If you have questions pertaining to the operation of SHC-8932-F, contact us at the numbers listed in “Contacting Technical Support”. Our technical staff is always available for consultation, training, or service.
It is recommended to assign SFP 1B as the Backup Input when SDI 1 is assigned as the Primary Input. 7. Use the Force Fail Over options to determine when the failover occurs. Choose from the following: • Normal — When a loss of input occurs, the card automatically switches from the primary to the backup video source.
Configuring the 2SI Mode The SHC-8932-F is compatible with multiple transport methods commonly used to carry UHD video content. The SHC-8932-F accepts 11.88Gbps SDI as per SMPTE 2082-10. The SHC-8932-F ingests an 12G UHD single-link and then enables you to specify which of the four 3Gbsp 2SI quad-link UHD signals for the HDMI output.
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To assign a sub-image to an HDMI output 1. Display the SHC-8932-F interface as outlined in “To access the SHC-8932-F interfaces in DashBoard”. 2. Select the Configuration tab. 3. Select the sub-tab for the HDMI output you wish to configure. 4.
Audio Setup The embedded output channels are configured per processed input to allow different audio mapping that will track the currently processed input. The SHC-8932-F organizes the audio channels into two groups of 8 channels each (1-8, and 9-16) and you can map the channels of embedded audio within a group for an HDMI output.
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HDR Metadata The SHC-8932-F provides the option to generate HDR10 metadata from the embedded ST.352 data in an SDI signal. You can also override/force the settings to customize the colorimetry as required. This chapter provides information on the HDR10 metadata options for the SHC-8932-F. Specifying the Payload ID Colorimetry for an Output The HDR metadata options in DashBoard are used to specify the content of the HDR metadata info frame.
• ST.352 (EOTF Auto) — automatically applies the display light values from the ST.352M payload ID of the active SDI input. • SDR — applies the Standard Dynamic Range display light values. • HDR — applies the High Dynamic Range display light values. •...
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6. Use the X and Y fields to adjust the percentage of the full black to white signal amplitude with an adjustment range from -20% to +20%, in steps of four decimal places. 7. Use the Display Mastering Luminance fields to set the minimum and maximum luminance values for the master display.
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The SHC-8932-F can be upgraded in the field via DashBoard. To upgrade the software on a card 1. Contact Ross Technical Support for the latest software version file. 2. Ensure the Ethernet cable is connected to the Ethernet port on the openGear frame.
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DashBoard Menus This chapter briefly summarize the menus, items, and parameters available in the DashBoard Control System for the SHC-8932-F. Parameters marked with an asterisk (*) are the factory default values. Figure 11 Example of the SHC-8932-F in DashBoard Signal Tab Table 3 summarizes the read-only fields displayed in the Signal tab.
Table 4 summarizes the read-only information displayed in the Product tab. Table 4 Product Tab Item Parameters Description Product SHC-8932-F Supplier Ross Video Ltd. Board Rev Indicates the hardware version Rear Module Summarizes the rear module installed with the card 38 • DashBoard Menus SHC-8932-F User Guide (v1-rev2)
Table 4 Product Tab (Continued) Item Parameters Description Board S/N Indicates the serial number of the card Software Rev #.#-# Indicates the software version running on the card Hardware Tab Table 5 summarizes the read-only information displayed in the Hardware tab. Table 5 Hardware Tab Item Parameters...
Configuration Tab The Configuration tab provides a sub-tab for each HDMI output of the SHC-8932-F. Table 6 summarizes the options displayed in each Configuration > HDMI sub-tab. Table 6 Configuration > HDMI # Item Parameters Description HDMI # Video Config Primary Input SDI # Assigns the specified SDI port as the...
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Table 6 Configuration > HDMI # (Continued) Item Parameters Description Pair # > Audio Ch 1 & 2 Enables you to map the audio channels as Channel Pair required by your system Ch 3 & 4 Ch 5 & 6 Ch 7 &...
Table 6 Configuration > HDMI # (Continued) Item Parameters Description Custom The user can edit the display mastering values as required Adjusts the X value of the color space, as specified in ISO 11664-3:2012, to a value between 0.0001 and 0.7400 Adjusts the Y value of the color space, as specified in ISO 11664-3:2012, to a value between 0.0001 and 0.8400...
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Table 7 Alarms Tab (Continued) Item Parameters Description SDI # (read-only) No Signal (Red) Indicates one of the following issues is occurring: • the SDI input signal is not detected • the system frame rate does not match the input frame rate SFP # (read-only) OK (Green) No errors are detected on the video signal...
Settings Tab Table 8 summarizes the options displayed in the Settings tab. Table 8 Settings Tab Item Parameters Description Edit Permission Unlocked All editable parameters in DashBoard can be modified by a user Locked The DashBoard interface is locked. The editable parameters in DashBoard can no longer be modified by the user.
Technical Specifications This chapter provides technical information for SHC-8932-F. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Supported Video Formats Table 9 Technical Specifications — Supported Video Formats Video Format HD Formats 720p 50Hz 720p 59.94Hz 1080i 50Hz 1080i 59.94Hz 1080p 23.98Hz 1080p 24Hz 1080p 25Hz...
Supported SFP Modules This chapter summarizes the supported SFP modules for the SHC-8932-F. SFP-FIBER-12G The SFP-FIBER-12G is a dual optical receiver module that supports data rates up to 12Gbps for single fiber communications. Features • SMPTE 297-2006 compatible for SD-SDI, HD-SDI, 3G-SDI, and 12G-SDI •...
Bootload Button In the unlikely event of a complete card failure, you may be instructed by a Ross Technical Support specialist to perform a complete software reload on the SHC-8932-F. To reload the software on a SHC-8932-F 1.
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SHC-8932-F. If required, a temporary replacement frame will be made available at a nominal charge. Any shipping costs incurred will be the responsibility of you, the customer. All products shipped to you from Ross Video Limited will be shipped collect.
Software Licenses This chapter provides third-party software license information for your SHC-8932-F. This product includes multiple software components which are individually licensed under one or more of the following licenses included in this chapter. Copyright (c) 1991,1993, The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved. This code is derived from software contributed to Berkeley by Kenneth Almquist.
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60 • Software Licenses SHC-8932-F User Guide (v1-rev2)
Glossary The following terms are used throughout this guide: Card — refers to the SHC-8932-F unless otherwise noted. DashBoard — the DashBoard Control System. EDID — Extended Display Information Data as defined by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA). The EDID specifies the display characteristics of an input signal (e.g. resolution, frame rate, etc.) to the DVI or HDMI compliant device ingesting that signal.
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