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SIERRA VIDEO
Sierra View SM-xx Multi-Viewer
Models: SV-SM-8, SV-SM-12 and SV-SM-16
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  • Page 1 SIERRA VIDEO Sierra View SM-xx Multi-Viewer Models: SV-SM-8, SV-SM-12 and SV-SM-16 User’s Manual...
  • Page 3 S I E R R A V I E W S M - X X D M U L T I - V I E W E R User’s Manual  Sierra Video P.O. Box 2462 Grass Valley, CA 95945 Tel: (530) 478-1000 Fax: (530) 478-1105 Email: info@sierravideo.com Version 5.0 Publication Date: February 2012 The information contained in this manual is subject to change by Sierra Video...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Installation     Introduction   Introduction Power and Fuses     Health and Safety Considerations   System Concept   Disposal   Features and Benefits   Connector I/O   Powerful Alarms   Video Inputs   Captions and UMDs  ...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Sierra Video Chapter Introduction The compact Sm-xx series multi-viewer enables up to 8, 12, or 16 (depending on model) channels of video to be viewed on a single display device. There are auto-sensing inputs for composite video, SDI and HD-SDI. In addition there is provision for component RGB/YUV or S-Video and two DVI-I video inputs.

  • Page 8: Features And Benefits

    Sierra Video Each scaler on the video card processes one of the possible inputs (CVBS, SDI/HD-SDI, DVI, etc) and scales it to the desired tile size for the selected position on the output. A mixer on each video card combines all the video tiles and sends the resulting image to the CPU card.

  • Page 9: Powerful Alarms

    SM-XX Powerful Alarms Alarms may be created for video sync loss, black (loss of luminance), freeze-frame, embedded audio loss, external audio loss, over level, out of phase (of chosen pairs), teletext loss, and closed caption loss. The colors used for on-screen alarms are as follows; Audio loss: Yellow- posistion (left or right) indicates channel.

  • Page 10: Using Gpi I/O

    Sierra Video Using GPI I/O Assignable GPI I/O with 16 inputs and 8 outputs for external alarm indication and tally functions. Bargraph Scales The following audio scales are supported: Colors used for the upper and lower ranges of each bar type can be customized to satisfy...

  • Page 11: Operation

    Sierra Video Chapter Operation Introduction The front panel user interface comprises a power switch, and 6 buttons for configuring the unit, 10 illuminated pre-set configuration buttons, a USB-2 interface and LED indicators for status reporting. For text insertion and additional functionality, a PC keyboard may be connected to the USB-2 socket.

  • Page 12: Configuration Mode

    Sierra Video Configuration Mode To enter the configuration mode from normal mode (with the red Lock LED off) hold the Lock button down for about 3 seconds. The configuration or ‘menu’ mode will be entered, an on-screen menu will appear and the red Lock LED will illuminate. If the Lock button is depressed again, any changed settings will be saved and the unit will return to normal.

  • Page 13: Using The Web Interface

    SM-XX Using the Web Interface The QUAD multi-viewer is controlled via a browser using web pages hosted by the frame itself. Note that Java must first be installed on the PC or MAC that is to be used. This is available as a free download from: http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp Note: The default IP Adress is 192.168.0.120...
  • Page 14 Sierra Video The web interface comprises three areas, the Object and Source Explorer, the Editor Workspace and the Display Preview. Tile objects can be one of six basic types; None, Video, Audio, Text, Logo and Clock. The color of the tile as it appears in the Editor Workspace and Display Preview indicates the currently set object type, as listed in the table below.

  • Page 15: Object And Source Explorer

    SM-XX Object and Source Explorer The Objects folder contains the list of current objects and each object’s given name. The currently selected object is highlighted. The Sources folder contains the list of video and audio sources, with an indication of the source type. Those sources that are currently assigned to an object appear in red, whereas those that are currently unassigned to an object appear in black.

  • Page 16: Navigating The User Interface

    Sierra Video Navigating the User Interface Settings for multi-viewer objects can be accessed from the Module, Layout, Group and Object menus, or by using the buttons on the toolbar. Main Menus Module Menu The Module Menu allows a module's global settings to be configured.
  • Page 17 SM-XX Auto update - automatically updates tile layout to the display output and preview every time it is changed in the edit workspace. Update layout - manually transfers edit workspace layout to display output and preview. Get layout - transfers the current display layout to the edit workspace. Setup module - opens the dialog of the currently selected tile object.

  • Page 18: Setup Remotes

    Sierra Video Setup Remotes Search Again – searches for all SV-Remote control units on the network. These are listed by IP address under Remotes Found. Configure – allows the IP settings of the currently selected SV-Remote to be configured. Control Mode: All SM-xx's together –...

  • Page 19: Set Time

    SM-XX Set Time Clock/date display data can be derived from several sources; the system clock, NTP synchronisation, LTC, or VITC from a chosen SDI input. The clock source is set by going to the Set Time item in the Module menu. Here there are two tabs, Timezone and Time. The timezone should be set to the appropriate region before adjusting the clock.

  • Page 20: Layout Menu

    Sierra Video Layout Menu The layout menu allows layouts to be created, saved, deleted and layout settings to be chosen for new layouts. New layout - offers to save the current layout before removing all objects from the editor workspace ready to create a new layout.
  • Page 21 SM-XX Setup layout - opens the Layout Properties window. Choose background type from transparent, color or bitmap. Also choose new layout style from Center, Tile or Scale. Background - set the display background color. Bitmap - apply selected bitmap to the background. Style - select bitmap style: Center (centers bitmap);...

  • Page 22: Group Menu

    Sierra Video Group Menu The group menu allows objects to be selected as a group. Select all objects - all objects in the layout will be selected and can be operated on as a group. Unselect all objects - cancels group all objects command.

  • Page 23: Object Menu

    SM-XX Object Menu The settings for the tiles can be manipulated from the object menu. This is accessed either via the main menu, or by a right-click on the tile to be edited. New object - creates a new object and open the Edit Object Dialog described in the Edit Object Dialog section.

  • Page 24: Grid Menu

    Sierra Video GRID Menu The grid menu enables the Editor Workspace to be defined by a grid for ease of aligning tiles in a regular arrangement. The Size Object to Grid function in the main toolbar works in conjunction with this feature and automatically sizes the currently selected tile to the cell size of the grid that has been set.

  • Page 25: Module Properties

    SM-XX Module Properties Module Properties are opened from Setup Module in the Module menu. Boards Tab Select board - select a board to define sources. Card configuration - show selected card configuration. Source 1 to 4 - select source type from drop down list for each input.
  • Page 26 Sierra Video Screen Tab Resolution - set the display output resolution. Aspect ratio - set the display output aspect ratio to match the display device. Genlock - lock the display output to the SM-xx external reference. Sources Tab Source Name – enables the naming of sources. These are not names that get transferred to UMDs or anything of that nature.
  • Page 27 SM-XX Audio Monitors Tab Outputs 1 to 8 - audio monitor output channel selection controls. Select the source and source channel number to be directed to the monitor output.
  • Page 28 Sierra Video Audio Outputs Tab Outputs 1 to 32 - audio output channel selection controls. Select the source and audio channel number to be directed to the output.
  • Page 29 SM-XX GPIs Tab GPO Alarms Tab GPO Alarm Number – select GPI alarm output number 1 to 8. Alarm Source – assign alarm source to the selected GPI alarm output number.
  • Page 30 Sierra Video GPI Inputs Tab This sets up the task to execute on each GPI input when activated. Some tasks are level sensitive (0 volts in = off, 5 volts in = on), whereas others are transition sensitive (a transition from 0 to 5 volts will toggle the current state). An example of a level sensitive task is the Hardware Tally: 0 volts will switch the tally off, 5 volts in will switch the tally on.
  • Page 31 SM-XX Network Tab Hostname - enter friendly name for SM-xx. Use DHCP - check to use DHCP for automatic acquisition of network settings. Uncheck for entry of fixed network settings. IP Address - enter fixed IP address. Netmask - enter network mask, if required. Gateway - enter gateway address, if required.
  • Page 32 Sierra Video AM-xx Tab (or DATA-xx Tab) The AM-xx (or DATA-xx) is a separate 1U based hardware device for converting multi- channel audio into level data that can be distributed via a LAN. The AM-xx can be used in conjunction with the SM-xx as a means of providing additional external audio interfacing (up to 64 audio channels per frame).
  • Page 33 SM-XX Protocols- Serial Ports Tab This shows the serial ports that are available and the current settings applied to the ports. To change these settings press the Configure button. This allows editing of the serial port settings. The settings specified for the TSL protocol are baud rate = 38400, data bits = 8, parity = even, stop bits = 1, flow control = none.
  • Page 34 Sierra Video Sierra Router Tab This allows the TCP settings of a connection to a Sierra Video Systems Router to be configured. Once the connection to the router has been established, the first row of UMDs in each video window will acquire the applicable source names of the router according to the source that is feeding the destinations connected to the multiviewer.

  • Page 35: Source Properties Window

    SM-XX Source Properties Window Source Properties for a selected tile can be opened from the Module > Setup Source menu, or by double-clicking on a selected source in the source folder. Audio Tab Use this tab to assign audio channels to sources and make various global settings for phase bars and select reference levels for analog audio and analog scales.
  • Page 36 Sierra Video Alarm Tab The Alarm Tab allows each video and audio alarm to be configured, enabled and displayed. The properties section of this window allows each alarm to be set individually for onset and auto-clear delay, logging status and visibility in objects and lists.
  • Page 37 SM-XX Audio Alarms Setup Check the boxes to activate individual audio alarms for channels or pairs of channels. Select the loss and over thresholds for analog and digital sources. Choose an anti-phase threshold for channel pairs. Select All to enable a specific alarm for all channels. Unchecked alarms remain disabled even if Use Audio Channel Alarm Settings is checked in theAlarm tab.
  • Page 38 Sierra Video If Use Audio Channel Alarm Settings is ticked and audio loss alarm is enabled in the Alarm tab of the Source Properties dialog, then the enabled state of each channel will depend on the settings in this Audio Alarms dialog and the threshold set for the audio loss level will also be determined here.
  • Page 39 SM-XX Copy Tab Audio - check to copy audio settings from selected source/s 1 to 40. Alarm - check to copy alarm settings from selected source/s 1 to 40. Select All - select all sources. Select None - deselect currently selected sources. Copy To - copy settings to selected source/s.

  • Page 40: Edit Object Window

    Sierra Video Edit Object Window The Edit Object menu is used to set up all the attributes of a tile. It can be opened using two methods: Double-click on the object to edit. Go to the Object menu and select Edit Object or New Object.
  • Page 41 SM-XX Border Tab Separator - number of pixels separating the edge of the video content from the tile border. Width - pixel width of the border. Color - color of the border. Visible - turns the border on and off.
  • Page 42 Sierra Video Parent Tab Assigning a parent object to one or more tiles enables collective positioning and resizing of grouped tiles, which eases the configuration of objects that have a fixed association. Once a tile object has been assigned to a parent, it can no longer be moved independently.

  • Page 43: Properties Tab

    SM-XX Properties Tab This tab will not appear if the object type is set to ‘None’ in the Type tab. For each of the other object type selections, a specific set of controls will appear on the Properties tab. Source Properties Tab (Video or Audio object) This tab only exists within the Properties tab of Video and Audio type tiles.
  • Page 44 Sierra Video Audio Properties Tab (Video or Audio object) This tab only exists within the Properties tab of Video and Audio type tiles. Width - sets the width of the audio meter bars. Scale - sets the scale type of all the audio meter bars on display in this tile.
  • Page 45 SM-XX Labels - sets the display of the bar labels to either an enumerated format, or the labels as entered for the respective channels, or off. Color - sets the color of the bar labels. Alarm Indicators - enables the alarm indicators at the top of the bars. Transparent on Video - enables the transparency of the meter bars when they are on the in-picture area.
  • Page 46 Sierra Video Error Properties Tab (Video or Audio Object) This tab only exists within the Properties tab of Video and Audio type tiles. It determines the behavior of the tile when one of its enabled alarms gets triggered. Color - sets the border color of the tile when an alarm triggers.
  • Page 47 SM-XX Tally Properties Tab (Video Object) This tab only exists in tiles that are of Video type. Tally - select hardware, or one of two software tallies. The hardware tally is related to the source of the video window. There are 16 GPI inputs; one for each source. The two software tallies operate in accordance with TSL protocol.
  • Page 48 Sierra Video VBI Properties Tab (Video object) This tab only exists in tiles that are of Video type. CC Indicator - enables an indicator to be shown in the tile if the selected closed caption type is present. CC Visible - displays the closed caption text in the tile if ticked.
  • Page 49 SM-XX WSS Properties Tab (Video object) This tab only exists in tiles that are of Video type. Mode - selects the type of WSS / AFD to decode. Color - sets the color of any cropping of the video that may be needed to display the correct aspect ratio.
  • Page 50 Sierra Video SAG- Safe Area Generator Tab (Video object) Visible - when ticked, this will show the safe area outline in the video. Safe Area Cage - if a preset safe area cage is to be shown then choose the appropriate one from this list.
  • Page 51 SM-XX This tab only exists in tiles that are of Text type. Text - enter up to four lines of text and set it to hidden or visible. Alignment - justify text within the tile. Font - select font and point size. Foreground - set text color.
  • Page 52 Sierra Video Logo Properties Tab (Logo object) This tab only exists in tiles that are of Logo type. File name – select one of the stored logo files.
  • Page 53 SM-XX Clock Properties Tab (Clock object) This tab only exists in tiles that are of Logo type. Digital - check for digital clock type, uncheck for analog type. 24 hours - check for 24 hour clock (applicable to digital clock type only). Timezone - check to set clock time to GMT, or within the range of GMT -1 to GMT +12.
  • Page 54 Sierra Video UMD Tab Text - enter UMD text and set it to hidden or visible. Font - choose font and font-size of the text. Foreground - sets the color of the text. Background - sets the color of the UMD background.

  • Page 55: Installation

    Sierra Video Chapter Installation Introduction The Sm-xx 1U frame may be installed in 19 inch bays with 426mm depth (~450mm including connectors). Ventilation is produced in each frame with exhaust fans on the left hand side (viewed from front) and intake grilles at the right. Frames should be installed into bays such that airflow through these apertures is not impeded.

  • Page 56: Health And Safety Considerations

    Sierra Video Health and Safety Considerations For your own Protection, observe the following safety precautions when installing, operating and servicing your device. The unit MUST BE DISCONNECTED & ISOLATED FROM THE MAINS INPUT and from other product outputs before undertaking maintenance.

  • Page 57: Connector I/O

    SM-XX Connector I/O The SM-xx uses coaxial BNCs for the video inputs, LTC and sync inputs. Microcross connectors are fitted for the two DVI-I inputs and one output. The GPI I/O connector is a high density 26 way female 'D' connector. External audio connections (input or output) are via a pair of female 37 way ‘D’...

  • Page 58: Serial Port Assignments

    Sierra Video Serial Port Assignments There is a single serial data port that can be configured for either RS232 or RS422 operation. The mode of operation is set by means of jumpers (J13 and J14) on the CPU board. The pin assignment of the connector is shown on page 57.

  • Page 59: Audio I/O Connector Pin Assignments

    SM-XX Audio I/O Connector Pin Assignments AES/EBU inputs or outputs (depending on the card fitted) may be jumper selected per channel to be either balanced or unbalanced. The settings are set via jumpers on each digital audio input card. Position Meaning balanced unbalanced...

  • Page 60: Remote Panel

    Sierra Video Remote Panel The remote panel may be installed in 19 inch bays with 114mm depth (~140mm including connectors) and has the same control functions as the main frame. It is also fitted with rack mount ears but does not use forced cooling.

  • Page 61: Upgrading Firmware

    SM-XX Graphics files to be stored in the frame must be in the .bmp format. Uploading the files is performed using a PC connected to the SM-xx LAN port directly, or over a network. 1. Establish communication with the SM-xx frame by using Windows Explorer to search for the IP address of th 2.Right click in the right hand side of the Windows Explorer page and select from the menu.

  • Page 62: Updating The Scalers

    Sierra Video Updating the Scalers Some firmware updates may include additional revisions for the video board scalers. The requirement for updating the scalers can be determined by going to the - menu. If any scalers need updating, then there will be a tag "needs updating" next to the scalers listed.

  • Page 63: Specifications

    Sierra Video Chapter Specifications Main Frame SIGNAL INPUTS - VIDEO Up to 8, 12,, or 16 video inputs Video I/P card HD-SDI – SMPTE292M - 1920x1080i60, 1920x1080i59.94, 1920x1080i50, 1920x1080p30, 1920x1080p29.97, 1920x1080p25, 1920x1080p24, 1920x1080p23.98, 1280x720p60, 1280x720p59.94, 1280x720p50, SMPTE424M - 1920x1080p60, 1920x1080p59.94,...

  • Page 64: Alarms

    Sierra Video Alarms Video inputs: Sync loss, Black, Freeze frame. Audio inputs: Loss of embedded or external audio, over-level, out of phase channel pairs. Metadata inputs: Loss of VITC, teletext (analog), subtitles, video non-sync detection. Alarm indication: Visual (in display), GPI, LAN, SNMP traps.

  • Page 65: Phase Correlation Display

    SM-XX Phase Correlation Display Attack time: 0.4Sec for zero to ±1 deviation Decay time: 0.4Sec for ±1 to zero deviation Input dynamic range: 45dB Minimum input level: -45dBu Mechanical 1U 19” Rack Mount box. Outline Dimensions: 484mm(W) x 426mm(D) x 44.5mm(H) Weight: approximately 7.5kg Power Autosensing, 90 –...

  • Page 66: Remote Panel

    Sierra Video Remote Panel FRONT PANEL USB connector for keyboard 10 preset buttons 6 on-screen menu control buttons REAR PANEL 1 x RJ45 connector for Ethernet (LAN) for browser, NTP clock update and/or remote panel control 1 x RS422 DATA IN connector...

  • Page 67: Gpi I/O Connector

    SM-XX GPI I/O Connector Pin # Function GPI-I 1 GPI-I 4 GPI-I 7 GPI-I 10 GPI-I 13 GPI-O 0 GPI-O 3 GPI-O 6 GPI-I 0 GPI-I 3 GPI-I 6 GPI-I 9 GPI-I 12 GPI-I 15 GPI-O 1 GPI-O 4 GPI-O 7 GPI-I 2 GPI-I 5 GPI-I 8...

  • Page 68: Audio In/Out Connector

    Sierra Video Audio IN/OUT Connector Analog Digital Pin # Signal Pin # Signal Pin # Signal Pin # Signal...

  • Page 69: Audio Monitor Outputs Connector

    SM-XX Audio Monitor Outputs Connector Analog Signal Signal 8 GND 7 GND 6 GND 5 GND 4 GND 3 GND 2 GND 1 GND...

  • Page 71: Troubleshooting

    Sierra Video Chapter Troubleshooting The power switch should illuminate red whenever mains power is supplied. Always ensure that power is connected before using the problem solving guide. A spare fuse is supplied in space provided in the IEC mains connector before the unit leaves the factory.
  • Page 72 Sierra Video The settings are performed via jumpers on each digital audio input card as explained in the installation section. CAN I USE ANALOG BARGRAPHS FOR DIGITAL AUDIO INPUTS (OR DIGITAL SCALES FOR ANALOG INPUTS)? Yes. The range colors, break points and level references are set for the scale type and NOT the source assigned.

  • Page 73: Warranty

    Warranty A. General Buyer assumes all responsibility for ascertaining the suitability of Sierra Video (hereinafter "SVS") products for Buyer's intended use. No product sold by SVS is designed or manufactured for use in any manner or under any conditions other than those described in SVS's instruction manuals and other printed material for each particular product.
  • Page 74 Sierra Video THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXPRESSED IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON SVS'S PART.

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