Summary of Contents for Algolith Dual SD/HD Video Delay VLD-1002-MD
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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 Video Delay Installation and Operation Manual C3034-8001-100 Copyright Algolith 2008, all rights reserved...
VLD-1002-MD Table of Contents Safety ...3 Introduction ...4 Overview ... 4 Main Features ... 4 The Algogear Series ... 5 Installation and setup ...6 Static Discharge ... 6 Board Installation ... 6 Installation and setup ...7 Power Consumption ... 8 Front Module ...
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VLD-1002-MD Introduction Overview Main Features The Algogear VLD-1002-MD Video Delay is designed for delay applications in both standard and high-definition SDI environments on up to 2 channels. It supports all popular standard-definition and high-definition video formats including 480i59.94, 576i50, 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080i50, 1080i59.94 and 1080i60.
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.
VLD-1002-MD Installation and setup Static Discharge Board Installation Whenever handling the VLD-1002-MD 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. Avoid handling circuit boards in high static environments such as carpeted areas, and when wearing synthetic fiber clothing.
VLD-1002-MD Guide to installation and operation Installation and setup The VLD-1002-MD card is installed in the openGear frame. openGear frame The VLD-1002-MD 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.
VLD-1002-MD 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 VLD-1002-MD dissipates 14 watts. An openGear frame, when populated with Algogear cards only shall use no more than 8 slots.
Minor Problem Critical error Algolith’s VLD-1002-MD 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...
VLD-1002-MD Output Channels The VLD-1002-MD 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. INPUTS DASHBOARD OUTPUTS...
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 VLD-1002-MD card through the Dashboard software.
VLD-1002-MD The Basic Tree View Window The Product Status Area The Card Info Window The Card Status Window All openGear frames and compatible cards in your system are displayed in the Basic Tree View window. Select the card you wish to control in the Basic Tree View window. For more information on the device list please consult the Dashboard Software User Manual.
Guide to installation and operation The Card License Window Control In order to be able to repurpose your Algogear card, a license must be available within the card for the Algogear product you want to switch to. The Card License Window displays the Algogear product that were available at the time of your purchase, and for which you have a license.
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.
Guide to installation and operation The Card Setup Window Recall & apply settings Save settings The Card Setup window allows the configuration of parameters affecting the overall functionality of the card. Save Settings Destination The Save Settings Destination function allows the user to save up to 4 configurations of the VLD-1002-MD card’s parameters per channel.
VLD-1002-MD Guide to installation and operation Selecting the Reference The VLD-1002-MD 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.
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Guide to installation and operation External Card (BNC 10): Uses the reference signal from the VLD-1002- MD 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) VLD-1002-MD VLD-1002-MD rear module Internal Ch1 (BNC 1)
VLD-1002-MD 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. The VLD-1002-MD can be set to respond to these problems with the Video Default Mode function.
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Guide to installation and operation Video Delay The Video Delay function allows users to adjust the video delay in increments of frames and seconds. Video Delay (sec) The Video Delay (sec) function allows users to adjust the video delay in increments of one second. The following table lists the possible values according to the video format: Format Video Delay (sec) values...
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VLD-1002-MD Maximum Delay in Seconds & Frames The maximum video delay per channel varies with the input video’s frame rate, and is reached with the following settings in seconds and frames: Maximum delay Video Format Seconds Frames 480i59.94 576i50 720p50 720p59.94 720p60 1080i50...
Guide to installation and operation 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 VLD-1002-MD card are transmitted as alarms to the card’s LED, to the Dashboard interface, and to the optional SNMP monitoring.
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.
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.
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VLD-1002-MD 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.
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Guide to installation and operation 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»...
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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-...
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VLD-1002-MD 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.
VLD-1002-MD 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: SD >21 dB up to 270 Mbps HD >14 dB up to 1.5 Gbps...
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.
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