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- Page 1 VRC-100 VANC Receiver User Manual...
- Page 2 The material in this manual is furnished for informational use only. It is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as commitment by Ross Video Limited. Ross Video Limited assumes no responsibility or liability for errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual.
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Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
Important Regulatory and Safety Notices to Service Personnel Before using this product and nay associated equipment, refer to the “Important Safety Instructions” listed below to avoid personnel injury and to prevent product damage. Product may require specific equipment, and/or installation procedures to be carried out to satisfy certain regulatory compliance requirements. - Page 4 Notice — Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Ross Video Limited could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. CANADA This Class “A”...
- Page 5 The crossed out wheelie bin symbol invites you to use these systems. If you need more information on the collection, resuse, and recycling systems, please contact your local or regional waste administration. You can also contact Ross Video for more information on the environmental performance of our products.
- Page 6 Company Address Ross Video Limited Ross Video Incorporated 8 John Street P.O. Box 880 Iroquois, Ontario, K0E 1K0 Ogdensburg, New York Canada USA 13669-0880 General Business Office: (+1) 613 • 652 • 4886 Fax: (+1) 613 • 652 • 4425 Technical Support: (+1) 613 •...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Software Upgrades......................2-10 User Controls Card Overview ........................3-2 Control and Monitoring Features..................3-3 Status and Selection LEDs on the VRC-100............3-3 Configuration General Settings ........................4-2 Selecting the Metadata to Monitor..................4-3 Selecting the Metadata to Monitor ................ 4-3 Setting the Address of the Metadata.............. - Page 8 Monitoring.......................... 4-11 Connecting Alarms to GPIOs ................4-11 Monitoring using DashBoard ................4-11 Specifications Technical Specifications ...................... 5-2 Service Information Troubleshooting Checklist ....................6-2 Reset Button......................6-2 Warranty and Repair Policy ....................6-3 ii • Contents VRC-100 User Manual (Iss. 03)
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Page 9: Introduction
Ross Video’s experience in engineering and design expertise since 1974. You will be pleased at how easily your new VRC-100 fits into your overall working environment. Equally pleasing is the product quality, reliability and functionality. Thank you for joining the... -
Page 10: Overview
It converts difficult to understand metadata to comprehendible English and presents it as an overlay on the video that carries it. The VRC-100 may be customized to best suit your application. Decode just the metadata of interest and display it how you want it and where you want it on the screen. - Page 11 Cards are hot-pluggable for ease of configuration and maintenance. • Control and monitoring via the DashBoard Control System™ • Fits in the DFR-8300 series frames • Fully compliant with openGear specifications • 5-year transferable warranty VRC-100 User Manual (Iss. 03) Introduction • 1–3...
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Page 12: Functional Block Diagram
Functional Block Diagram This section provides the functional block diagram that outlines the workflow of the VRC-100. BYPASS HD-SDI OUT 1 EQUALIZE/ HD-SDI IN SERIALIZE DESERIALIZE HD-SDI MON OUT ANALYZE SERIALIZE HD-SDI OUT 2 VANC GPIOs Figure 1.1 Simplified Block Diagram — VRC-100 1–4 •... -
Page 13: User Interfaces
Network Controller Card. The DashBoard Control System software and manual are available for download from our website. For More Information... • on the VRC-100 menus in DashBoard, refer to the chapter “Configuration” on page 4-1. • on using DashBoard, refer to the DashBoard User Manual. VRC-100 User Manual (Iss. 03) -
Page 14: Documentation Terms And Conventions
“DFR-8300 series frame” refers to all version of the 10-slot frames (DFR-8310 series), 20-slot frames (DFR-8321 series), and any available options unless otherwise noted. • “Frame” refers to the DFR-8300 series frame that houses the VRC-100 card, as well as any openGear frames. •... -
Page 15: Installation
Installation In This Chapter This chapter provides instructions for installing the VRC-100, installing the card into the frame, cabling details, and updating the card software. The following topics are discussed: • Before You Begin • Quick Start • Installing the VRC-100 •... -
Page 16: Before You Begin
Unpacking Unpack each VRC-100 you received from the shipping container and ensure that all items are included. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your sales representative or Ross Video directly. -
Page 17: Quick Start
Quick Start The purpose of the VRC-100 is to decode VANC data and overlay this information on the video. To do this, you must: 1. Install the VRC-100 into the DFR-8300 series frame. 2. Configure the VRC-100 using the options in DashBoard. - Page 18 You can then repeat this procedure selecting either Layout 1 or Layout 2 for display. You will see the results on the monitor connected to the output of the VRC-100 card. If you select all three at once the overlay will sequence through each and repeat.
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Page 19: Connecting Gpios
1. Connect a switch between GPIO 1 and GROUND. Refer to the section “Cabling for the VRC-100” on page 2-8 for cabling details. 2. Select the GPIO Direction tab. The settings in this tab control whether the GPIO is used as an input to control layouts or as an output to signal alarm conditions. -
Page 20: Installing The Vrc-100
DFR-8321 series frames — The VRC-100 requires the MDL-R20 Full Rear Module. Installing a Rear Module If the Rear Module is installed, proceed to the section “Installing the VRC-100” on page 2-7. Use the following procedure to install a rear module in your DFR-8300 series frame 1. -
Page 21: Installing The Vrc-100
Cards with many heat-producing components should be arranged to avoid areas of excess heat build-up, particularly in frames using convectional cooling. 2. Hold the VRC-100 by the edges and carefully align the card-edges with the slots in the frame. -
Page 22: Cabling For The Vrc-100
This section briefly outlines the types of connections available on the rear modules. 292M In — BNC 1 BNC 1 accepts a 292M serial digital video signal. The VRC-100 requires this input in all cases. The input signal is internally terminated in 75ohms when the VRC-100 is installed. - Page 23 BNC 2 carries an unswitched copy of the same signal that is output on BNC 3. When the VRC-100 card is removed from its slot or the card is in bypass, this output is not driven. HD-SDI OUT 2 — (BNC 5 or BNC 6) BNC 5 (or BNC 6 on the MDL-R10) carries a second output from the VRC-100.
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Page 24: Software Upgrades
Software Upgrades This section provides instructions for upgrading the software for your VRC-100 using the DashBoard Control System™. Use the following procedure to upgrade the software on a VRC-100: 1. Contact Ross Technical Support for the latest software version file. -
Page 25: User Controls
User Controls In This Chapter This chapter provides a general overview of the user controls available on the VRC-100. The following topics are discussed: • Card Overview • Control and Monitoring Features VRC-100 User Manual (Iss. 03) User Controls • 3–1... -
Page 26: Card Overview
3) Reset Switch (SW3) 1. Bypass Switch (SW1) If the VRC-100 is installed in a rear module that has a bypass relay, this two-position push-button is used to control the relay. When the push-button is in the IN position, the VRC-100 is in the video signal path. -
Page 27: Control And Monitoring Features
Control and Monitoring Features This section provides information on the card-edge LEDs for the VRC-100. Refer to Figure 3.2 for the location of the LEDs. POWER LED (DS1) BYPASS LED (DS2) Bypass Switch (SW1) VIDEO IN LED (DS3) VIDEO OUT LED (DS4) - Page 28 Table 3.1 LEDs on the VRC-100 Color Display and Description When lit green, this LED indicates the Program Video input is Green present and valid. PGM VID IN When lit red, this LED indicates that no valid input is present.
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Page 29: Configuration
Configuration In This Chapter This chapter explains how to use the user interface to set up the VRC-100. This discussion is based on the use of DashBoard through a network connection. The order of sections in this chapter follows the workflow required to setup the VRC-100 for operation. It is recommended that you proceed through the following sections in order to achieve the best possible understanding of the product. -
Page 30: General Settings
2. Type a unique name for your card in the Card ID field. This is especially useful if you have more than one VRC-100 in a frame. If this field is blank, the name is “VRC-100”. 3. Specify the overlay of the two outputs on the card using the Program 1 and Program 2 menus. -
Page 31: Selecting The Metadata To Monitor
Selecting the Metadata to Monitor This section briefly summarizes how to configure the VRC-100 to monitor data. Selecting the Metadata to Monitor The Settings tab enables you to select the types of metadata that you wish to monitor. Metadata monitoring is enabled by selecting the box beside the metadata type. It is important that you enable each of the metadata services that you wish to monitor in the Settings tab before selecting them in other menus that make use of their data. -
Page 32: Setting Timeouts For Detecting Loss Of Metadata
— It is important that you enable each of the metadata services that you wish to monitor in the Settings menu before enabling alarms for them in this menu. Otherwise, the services will be shown as missing even when they are present. 4–4 • Configuration VRC-100 User Manual (Iss. 03) -
Page 33: Specifying How To Display The Metadata
Specifying How to Display the Metadata In DashBoard, the VRC-100 has settings that allow you to control the display of the metadata on the screen. Each type of metadata has a tab that allows you to select how much detail is displayed. -
Page 34: Local Time And Date Display Options
Local Time and Date Display Options The VRC-100 allows you to include a display of the local time and date in the video overlay. The Time tab controls the source of time and date and how it is used. Automatic time setting is convenient, provided you have network access to an NTP (Network Time Protocol) server. -
Page 35: Audio Metadata Monitoring Options
Selecting the Background Color The Colors tab is used to control whether text is overlaid on a black background or a semi-transparent background. Each of the metadata components has a box on this tab. VRC-100 User Manual (Iss. 03) Configuration • 4–7... - Page 36 • If the box is cleared, the background will be semi-transparent. This option covers as little of the underlying picture as possible. 4–8 • Configuration VRC-100 User Manual (Iss. 03)
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Page 37: Setting Gpio Inputs And Outputs
GPIO switch. GPIO switches have priority over the default sequence and will immediately bring up the overlay associated with the switch. VRC-100 User Manual (Iss. 03) Configuration • 4–9... -
Page 38: Defining Screen Layouts
GPIO, the higher its priority as an input. So, if both GPIO1 and GPIO2 are active, then the screen associated with GPIO1 is displayed. Notice — If the VRC-100 is using a rear module that has no GPIOs and only provides relay-contact outputs, this menu will not appear and all GPIOs will be set to output. -
Page 39: Monitoring
VRC-100. Product Status The Product tab has information about the VRC-100 which will be helpful to a Ross Video technician when there are questions about the operation of the unit. This tab summarizes the read-only information, such as board revision, serial number, and rear module type. - Page 40 There is no “Card Status” item, but it has a Clear button to reset the time stamp to zero (0). 4–12 • Configuration VRC-100 User Manual (Iss. 03)
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Page 41: Specifications
Specifications In This Chapter This chapter provides the technical specification information for the VRC-100. Note that technical specifications are subject to change without notice. The following topics are discussed: • Technical Specifications VRC-100 User Manual (Iss. 03) Specifications • 5–1... -
Page 42: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications This section provides the technical specifications for the VRC-100. Table 5.1 VRC-100 Technical Specifications Category Parameter Specification Number of Inputs Input Signal Standard SMPTE 292 HD-SDI, 1080i or 720p Accommodated 75ohm terminating in Active mode SDI Inputs Impedance... -
Page 43: Service Information
Service Information In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections: • Troubleshooting Checklist • Warranty and Repair Policy VRC-100 User Manual (Iss. 03) Service Information • 6–1... -
Page 44: Troubleshooting Checklist
Reset 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 VRC-100. -
Page 45: Warranty And Repair Policy
FIVE (5) years from the date of shipment from our factory. In the event that your VRC-100 proves to be defective in any way during this warranty period, Ross Video Limited reserves the right to repair or replace this piece of equipment with a unit of equal or superior performance characteristics. - Page 46 Notes:...
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- Page 48 Contact Us Contact our friendly and professional support representatives for the following: • Name and address of your local dealer • Product information and pricing • Technical support • Upcoming trade show information Telephone: +1 613 • 652 • 4886 Technical After Hours Emergency: +1 613 •...
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