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Algolith Dual SD/HD Frame Synchronizer FRS-1002-MD Installation And Operation Manual

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A d v a n c e d I m a g e P r o c e s s i n g S o l u t i o n s
Dual SD/HD Frame Synchronizer
Installation and Operation Manual
C3032-8001-201
Copyright Algolith 2008, all rights reserved

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  • Page 1 A d v a n c e d I m a g e P r o c e s s i n g S o l u t i o n s Dual SD/HD Frame Synchronizer Installation and Operation Manual C3032-8001-201 Copyright Algolith 2008, all rights reserved...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    FRS-1002-MD / FRS-1002-MD-LG-PA Table of Contents Safety ...3 Introduction ...4 About this manual ... 4 Overview ... 4 Main Features ... 4 Main Features ... 5 Main Features ... 5 The Algogear Series ... 6 Installation and setup ...7 Static Discharge ... 7 Board Installation ...

  • Page 3: Safety

    Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Algolith Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Waste from Electrical and Electronic...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    FRS-1002-MD / FRS-1002-MD-LG-PA Introduction About this manual Overview Main Features This user guide covers both the FRS-1002-MD and FRS-1002-MD-LG-PA cards. The FRS-1002 cards share many common features and the general content of this user guide applies to both products. Content and features specific to either product will be outlined by these graphic headers, so they can be easily associated with the proper product.

  • Page 5: Main Features

    Guide to installation and operation Main Features Main Features Main Features Main Features The FRS-1002-MD is a dual channel frame synchronizer. It processes The FRS-1002-MD is a dual channel frame synchronizer. It processes 2 independent channels simultaneously in SD or HD. In addition, it 2 independent channels simultaneously in SD or HD.

  • Page 6: The Algogear Series

    Algogear cards, reconfiguring them to meet your needs over time. The list of Algogear applications is quickly evolving. Visit www.algolith. com for a current list of available applications and news about products coming soon.

  • Page 7: Installation And Setup

    Guide to installation and operation Installation and setup Static Discharge Board Installation Whenever handling the FRS-1002 and other related equipment, please observe all static discharge precautions as described in the following note: Static discharge can cause serious damage to sensitive semiconductor devices.

  • Page 8: Installation And Setup

    FRS-1002-MD / FRS-1002-MD-LG-PA Guide to installation and operation Installation and setup The FRS-1002 card is installed in the openGear frame. openGear frame The FRS-1002 card requires a BNC rear output module. Depending on the frame model you purchased, your frame may be equipped with a fixed 100 BNC rear panel.

  • Page 9: Power Consumption

    Guide to installation and operation Power Consumption Front Module The power rating of the openGear frame allows 125 watts to be redistributed over 10 slots. A single slot may exceed 12 watts but the overall power consumption shall not be above 125 watts. The FRS-1002-MD and FRS-1002-MD-LG-PA dissipate 14 watts.

  • Page 10: Rear Input / Output Module Labels

    Minor Problem Critical error Algolith’s FRS-1002 card comes with the rear module labels of every available Algogear product at the time of purchase. To identify your card and the connectors at the back of the openGear frame, simply push the appropriate label onto the BNC connectors to identify the card’s inputs...

  • Page 11: Output Channels

    Guide to installation and operation Output Channels The FRS-1002 has 2 HD/SD-SDI inputs and 4 HD/SD-SDI outputs. Each channel in the Dashboard user interface corresponds to the matching input number. The label on the card’s BNC rear output module, at the back of the openGear frame, identifies the inputs and outputs.

  • Page 12: Controls

    For information on how to install the software and to manage openGear frames in Dashboard, please consult the Dashboard Software User Manual, provided on the installation CD you have received with this purchase, or visit our website at: http://www.algolith.com/support/ documentation Dashboard is the openGear frame’s graphical user interface. Users can remotely access and operate the FRS-1002 card through the Dashboard software.

  • Page 13: The Basic Tree View Window

    Guide to installation and operation The Basic Tree View Window The Product Status Area The Card Info Window Valid License List All openGear frames and compatible cards in your system are displayed in the device list window. Select the card you wish to control in the Basic Tree View tab. For more information on the device list please consult the Dashboard Software User Manual, provided on the installation CD.

  • Page 14: The Card Status Window

    FRS-1002-MD / FRS-1002-MD-LG-PA The Card Status Window Control The Card Status window displays the input video format for each channel, the input audio format for each channel, and the reference video input. The user can control the FRS-1002 card’s various parameters in the Card Setup, Video Setup, Audio Setup and Alarm Setup windows.

  • Page 15: Login To Administrator Level

    Admin Login The Admin Login section can be found in the Card Setup window. Enter the password «algolith» to gain full access to the administrator level. Once the password is entered, the Card Setup window changes to allow modification to the various settings. Allow a few seconds for the password login to take effect.

  • Page 16: Recall & Apply Settings

    FRS-1002-MD / FRS-1002-MD-LG-PA Guide to installation and operation The Card Setup Window The Card Setup window allows the configuration of parameters affecting the overall functionality of the card. Recall & apply settings Save settings Save Settings Destination The Save Settings Destination function allows the user to save up to 4 configurations of the FRS-1002 card’s parameters per channel.

  • Page 17: Selecting The Reference

    Guide to installation and operation Selecting the Reference The FRS-1002 card provides four methods for referencing the incoming video signal. At the bottom of the Card Setup window, the reference selection can be chosen from a drop down menu. The reference selection is automatically saved and will be restored after power-up.
  • Page 18 FRS-1002-MD / FRS-1002-MD-LG-PA External Card (BNC 10): Uses the reference signal from the FRS-1002 card’s rear module REF input. openGear Frame Gear open REF1 LOOP RossBus ETHERNET REF2 LOOP External 2 (Frame ref 2) External 1 (Frame ref 1) Guide to installation and operation FRS-1002 rear module FRS-1002-MD Internal Ch1 (BNC 1)

  • Page 19: Video Setup Window

    Guide to installation and operation Video Setup Window The Video Setup window allows the configuration of video parameters affecting the individual channels of the card. Video Default Mode The video Default mode function is used if no valid video is detected at the input.
  • Page 20 FRS-1002-MD / FRS-1002-MD-LG-PA Video Delay (line) The Video Delay (line) function allows users to adjust the delay in increments of one line. Maximum line delay values vary depending on the input format as follows: Format Line Delay Range 408i59.94 0 to 524 576i50 0 to 624 720p50...

  • Page 21: Proc Amp

    Guide to installation and operation Proc Amp Legalizer Proc Amp Legalizer The Video Setup window for the FRS-1002-MD-LG-PA allows for configuration of the same video parameters as the FRS-1002- MD, however, additional settings are available for the card’s Legalizer and Proc Amp. The proc amp allows for adjustments to the Brightness, Contrast, Saturation and Hue levels of the video image.

  • Page 22: Audio Setup Window

    FRS-1002-MD / FRS-1002-MD-LG-PA Guide to installation and operation Audio Setup Window The FRS-1002 card supports 16 audio channels in 4 groups of PCM-20 bits and PCM-24 bits encoded audio at 48KHz. The Audio Setup window allows the configuration of audio parameters (16 channels, 4 groups) affecting the individual channels of the card.

  • Page 23: Audio Mixing Window

    FRS-1002-MD / FRS-1002-MD-LG-PA Guide to installation and operation Audio Delay Custom (ms) Sets the audio delay in 1 millisecond increments for a maximum value of 10 seconds. Audio Delay Custom (samples) Sets the audio delay in 1 sample increments for a maximum value of 47 audio samples.
  • Page 24 FRS-1002-MD / FRS-1002-MD-LG-PA Has no effect on channels that are not mixed Gr1(1) Gr1(2) Gr1(3) Gr1(4) Gr2(4) Gr2(6) Gr2(7) Gr2(8) Gr3(9) Gr3(10) Gr3(11) Gr3(12) Gr4(13) Gr4(14) Gr4(15) Gr4(16) Channel A, Channel B Channel A represents a single audio channel. It can be mapped to any other channel output as is, or be mixed with another audio channel.
  • Page 25 FRS-1002-MD / FRS-1002-MD-LG-PA Guide to installation and operation Attenuation A, Attenuation B Audio attenuation can be set for mixed channels only, and will have no effect on a single channel that is not paired with another. Attenuation can be set to: •...

  • Page 26: The Alarm Setup Window

    FRS-1002-MD / FRS-1002-MD-LG-PA The Alarm Setup Window Alarms reported to Dashboard Alarms reported to card’s LED Card status (DS1) Input 1(DS2) Input 2 (DS3) Not used (DS4) Not used (DS5) Card Reference (DS6) Problems detected by the FRS-1002 card are transmitted as alarms to the card’s LED, to the Dashboard interface, and to the optional SNMP monitoring.

  • Page 27: How To Repurpose Your Card

    Guide to installation and operation How to Repurpose your Algogear Card Algogear cards are easy to reconfigure. First, visit our website in the support section, at: http://www.algolith.com/support/downloads/ repurpose-algogear You will find a list of the Algogear products available for you.

  • Page 28: Load The New Product Onto Your Card

    NOTE: If you cannot find the license for the application you want to program the card with, or you cannot find the Card License info tab, STOP IMMEDIATELY and call Algolith customer support at: 1.877.ALGOLITH ext 3509. Now that you have validated the license, you are ready to repurpose your Algogear card with the .BIN file you have downloaded.
  • Page 29 Guide to installation and operation Click Upload to get to the .BIN file Next you will need to upload the downloaded file onto the Algogear card. Click on the Upload button to select the .BIN file in the directory in which it is stored, and click the Open button. You will get a confirmation dialog box that displays the selected upload file name, type, size, and the file creation date.
  • Page 30 FRS-1002-MD / FRS-1002-MD-LG-PA Card is in the process of being repurposed Basic Tree View Close the device window displaying the Algogear card that is no longer valid Be patient! The upgrade process can take a few minutes. While the files are being decompressed, the Dashboard user interface dis- plays an «Upgrade in Progress»...
  • Page 31 NOTE: If you don’t see the product name, but instead the following message: “LICENSE?”, an error has occurred with the license file and you should contact Algolith customer support immediately for assistance at 1.877.ALGOLITH ext 3509. Many stickers and labels were provided with your original purcha-...
  • Page 32 FRS-1002-MD / FRS-1002-MD-LG-PA Guide to installation and operation Congratulations, you have successfully repurposed your Algogear card. To request new rear module labels and card labels, email your name, shipping address, phone number and the Algogear applications you require at support@algolith.com.

  • Page 33: Specifi Cations

    Guide to installation and operation Specifi cations* SD/HD SDI Video Signal: SD (SMPTE 259M-C) (270 Mbps) HD (SMPTE 292M) (1.485, 1.485/1001 Gbps) Formats: SD 480i59.94, 576i50 HD 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60 Format autodetected Ancillary Data: Passthrough Video Inputs Connectors: Two (2) BNC Return Loss:...

  • Page 34: Limited Warranty

    Algolith Inc. warrants that the equipment it manufactures shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase. If equipment fails due to such defects, Algolith Inc. will, at its option, repair or provide a replacement for the defective part or product.
  • Page 35 Guide to installation and operation Guid ta tall l at operat atio FRS-1002-MD / FRS-1002-MD-LG-PA S-1002 LG-P...

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