Algolith HD to SD Downconverter XVC-1001-DC Installation And Operation Manual
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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 HD to SD Downconverter Installation and Operation Manual C3033-8007-100 Copyright Algolith 2008, all rights reserved...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
XVC-1001-DC 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 Card’s Identification ... -
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
XVC-1001-DC Introduction Overview Main Features The Algogear™ XVC-1001-DC Downconverter provides high quality conversion from HD (SMPTE 292M) video formats such as 720p50, 720p59.94, 1080i50, and 1080i59.94 to SD (SMPTE 259M-C) video formats such as 480i59.94 and 576i50. It offers advanced de-interlacing and directional content adaptive scaling for superior conversion quality. -
Page 5: 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 6: Installation And Setup
XVC-1001-DC Installation and setup Static Discharge Board Installation Whenever handling the XVC-1001-DC 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. -
Page 7: Installation And Setup
XVC-1001-DC Guide to installation and operation Installation and setup The XVC-1001-DC card is installed in the openGear frame. openGear frame The XVC-1001-DC card requires a BNC rear output module. Depending on the frame model you have purchased, your frame may be equipped with a fixed 100 BNC rear panel. -
Page 8: Power Consumption
8 slots. Blank slot fillers can be used to block slots in an openGear frame. Contact Algolith if you wish to get blank slot fillers for your openGear frame. A warning message is affixed to the XVC-1001-DC card and other Algogear cards to ensure the user is aware of the card’s power consumption when... -
Page 9: Rear Input / Output Module Labels
Minor Problem Critical error Algolith’s XVC-1001-DC 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 10: Output Channels
XVC-1001-DC Output Channels The XVC-1001-DC has 1 video input and 4 outputs. The label on the card’s BNC rear output module, at the back of the openGear frame, identifies the inputs and outputs. DASHBOARD USER INTERFACE OUTPUTS INPUTS Channel 1 Guide to installation and operation... -
Page 11: 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 XVC-1001-DC card through the Dashboard software. -
Page 12: The Basic Tree View Window
XVC-1001-DC 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. -
Page 13: The Card License Window
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. -
Page 14: 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 15: Recall & Apply Settings
XVC-1001-DC 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 XVC-1001-DC card’s parameters. -
Page 16: Selecting The Reference
XVC-1001-DC Guide to installation and operation Selecting the Reference The XVC-1001-DC card provides four sources for referencing the outgoing 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 17 Guide to installation and operation External Card (BNC 10): Uses the reference signal from the XVC-1001- DC card’s rear module REF input. The XVC-1001-DC’s video input 1 must be genlocked with the rear module’s REF input to use that selection. openGear Frame Gear open...
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Page 18: The Video Setup Window
XVC-1001-DC The Video Setup Window The Video Setup window allows the configuration of video parameters of the XVC-1001-DC Output Video Format The Output Video Format field displays the video format at which the incoming video signal will be downscaled. The output video format is automatically set by the XVC-1001-DC to match the frame rate of the video input. - Page 19 Guide to installation and operation Custom: The length of the delay is specified by the user in frame or line increments, starting from the first complete field of the reference input following the processing delay. Input Reference Processing Delay Custom Delay output Output Video Delay Custom (frame) The Output Video Delay (frame) function allows users to adjust the video delay in increments of one frame for a maximum of 15 frames.
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Page 20: Aspect Ratio Settings
XVC-1001-DC Guide to installation and operation Aspect Ratio Settings The Video Setup window allows the configuration of Aspect Ratio Settings for the XVC-1001-DC. Aspect Ratio Settings Aspect Ratio Input The Aspect Ratio Input field is a «read only» information that displays the input video’s 16:9 aspect ratio format. - Page 21 XVC-1001-DC Guide to installation and operation Anamorphic: Scales the 16:9 input image to fit horizontally and vertically into the 4:3 output image. The image is compressed and deformation will occur. Letter Box 25%: Scales the 16:9 input image to fit horizontally into the 4:3 output image, leaving a blank area equal to 25% of the image’s height (12.5% on each side).
- Page 22 XVC-1001-DC Guide to installation and operation See drawings below for an example of negative values in custom Aspect Ratio settings: -100 pixels -100 pixels -50 lines -50 lines 16:9 Original Content Custom downscaling...
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Page 23: Film-Based And Pixel-Based Content
XVC-1001-DC Guide to installation and operation Film-Based and Pixel-Based Content In order to perform the best scaling, the XVC-1001-DC has to detect the presence of film-based content in video signals, and the presence of video (pixel based) content over film-based content. Film Sequence Detection Film sequences are transfered to video using various pulldown cadences. - Page 24 XVC-1001-DC Guide to installation and operation De-Interlacing Pixel-Based The XVC-1001-DC can detect the presence of film-based content in video, and merge fields to recreate the original image sequence prior to downscaling. When pixel-based images (logo, credits, etc.) exist over film-based content in the interlaced video, the XVC-1001-DC uses specific de-interlacing algorithms to yield the best results.
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Page 25: The Audio Setup Window
XVC-1001-DC Guide to installation and operation The Audio Setup Window The Audio Setup window allows the configuration of audio settings for the XVC-1001DC Audio Output Mode The Audio Output Mode function allows the user to control the presence of the embedded audio at the output. Select from: •... -
Page 26: The Alarm Setup Window
XVC-1001-DC The Alarm Setup Window Alarms reported to Dashboard Alarms reported to card’s LED Card status (DS1) Input 1(DS2) Not used (DS3) Not used (DS4) Not used (DS5) Card Reference (DS6) Problems detected by the XVC-1001-DC 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 XVC-1001-DC 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 XVC-1001-DC 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.
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Page 33: Technology Overview
Guide to installation and operation Technology Overview Aspect Ratio De-Interlacing The aspect ratio of an image is its width divided by its height. Aspect ratios are mathematically expressed as x:y and x×y. Two common videographic aspect ratios are 4:3, universal for standard-definition video formats, and 16:9, universal to high-definition television and European digital television. -
Page 34: Downconverter
XVC-1001-DC Guide to installation and operation More advanced de-interlacing techniques include frame-based, motion- adaptive de-interlacing. This is essentially the same technique described above however, by using a simple motion calculation, the video processor can determine when no movement has occurred in the entire picture. If nothing in the image is moving, the processor combines the two fields directly. -
Page 35: Specifi Cations
Guide to installation and operation Specifi cations* Inputs Formats: HD (SMPTE 292M) (1.485, 1.485/1001 Gbps) 720p50, 720p59.94, 1080i50, 1080i59.94 Format autodetected Connectors: One (1) BNC Return Loss: >14 dB up to 1.5 Gbps Impedance: 75 Ω unbalanced Video Outputs Formats: SD (SMPTE 259M-C) (270 Mbps) 480i59.94, 576i50 Connectors:... -
Page 36: 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 37 XVC-1001-DC Guide to installation and operation...
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