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- Page 1 8985PRC SD/HD PROCESSING AMPLIFIER Instruction Manual SOFTWARE VERSION 1.0.2 071866600 SEPTEMBER 2008...
- Page 2 Affiliate with the N.V. KEMA in The Netherlands CERTIFICATE Certificate Number: 510040.001 The Quality System of: Grass Valley, Inc. 400 Providence Mine Road 15655 SW Greystone Ct. 10 Presidential Way Nevada City, CA 95945 Beaverton, OR 97006 Floor, Suite 300...
- Page 3 8985PRC SD/HD PROCESSING AMPLIFIER Instruction Manual SOFTWARE VERSION 1.0.2 071866600 SEPTEMBER 2008...
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Page 4: Contacting Grass Valley
.pdf format can be downloaded. — Solutions to problems and troubleshooting efforts can be FAQ Database found by searching our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) database. — Download software updates, drivers, and patches. Software Downloads 8985PRC — Instruction Manual... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
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Page 7: Preface
Preface About This Manual This manual describes the features of the 8985PRC module and the corre- sponding rear module in the GeckoFlex frame. As part of this family of modular products, it is subject to the Safety and Regulatory Compliance infomation described in the GeckoFlex Frames Instruction Manual. - Page 8 Preface 8985PRC — Instruction Manual...
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Page 9: 8985Prc Sd/Hd Processing Amplifier Module
Processing Amplifier Module Introduction This manual covers installation, configuration, and operation for the 8985PRC SD/HD Processing Amplifier module. The 8985PRC offers the full-spectrum of video processing controls to correct colors and avoid illegal signal levels for applications not requiring a timed signal. -
Page 10: Software Requirements
Introduction Software Requirements 8985PRC software version 1.0.2 requires the presence of an 8900NET (Net Card) Network Interface module running software version 4.3.0 or later for software updating and is this version is recommended for proper opera- tion. The front edge configuration controls for this module are not used. -
Page 11: Installation
Installation Installation The 8985PRC consists of a front and rear module set that installs into a GeckoFlex frame. Installation of the 8985PRC module set is a process of: 1. Placing the 8900GFR-R rear module in a rear frame slot (page 13), 2. -
Page 12: Module Installation Precautions
The retainer clip screw maximum torque specification is 12 inch-lb/1.35 nm. • If using a fiber optic submodule, handle it carefully, use anti-static pre- Fiber Optic Cleaning Requirement on page 16 cautions, and read the before cabling. 8985PRC — Instruction Manual... -
Page 13: Rear Module Installation
All unused rear slots in a GeckoFlex frame should have a blank rear adapter cover installed. Figure 2. Installing Rear Module (751- Version Frame Shown) Use retainer clip or needlenose pliers to pull out blank after removing retainer clips 8985PRC — Instruction Manual... -
Page 14: Front Module Installation
Figure 3. Front Module Installation Card Carriers Front Module Side View Locking Pin Card Carriers Module installed Slide top and bottom card carriers on module over top and bottom guides on right of slot. 8985PRC — Instruction Manual... -
Page 15: Fiber Optics Submodule Installation
Removing an SFP Submodule If you need to remove an SFP submodule, uncable the fiber optic connec- tion on the rear module first. Then snap the handle out and pull the sub- module slowly out of the metal cage. 8985PRC — Instruction Manual... -
Page 16: Cabling
J10 (depending on the type of fiber submodule installed). Note Refer to Table 2 on page 47 for important video input and external genlock reference input video frame rate compatibility information. 8985PRC — Instruction Manual... -
Page 17: Video Outputs
J1 – J4 BNCs These BNCs are not used on the 8985PRC module. BNCs J1 and J3 are looping inputs that support the optional Genlock submodule on the 8985FSP/FS modules with an external genlock reference. BNCs J2 and J4 output an auto tracking delay signal on the 8985FSP/FS that can be fed to audio modules to synchronize the audio to the Genlock reference. -
Page 18: Power Up
PWR and (Figure 6) on the top side of the module front edge should illuminate (refer to Table 1 on page 19 to see the possible oper- ating indicator combinations). Figure 6. Front Panel LED Indicators 8985PRC — Instruction Manual... - Page 19 Not used on this module. (green) FRM2 Not used on this module. (green) Indicates no valid input signal is being detected. VID IN (green) Indicates a valid input signal is being detected. REF IN Not used on this module. (green) 8985PRC — Instruction Manual...
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Page 20: Configuration
Configuration Overview This section provides a brief overview of all parameters that can be config- ured on the 8985PRC module. Use this section in conjunction with the spe- cific configuration method instructions for each configuration type. Table 3... -
Page 21: Color Correction
When there is a 1310NM-DTL (2 outputs) or 1310NM-TRL (1 output) fiber optic submodule installed, one or both fiber outputs must be enabled for operation. The SD or HD horizontal video output delay can also be set in pixels. 8985PRC — Instruction Manual... -
Page 22: Remote Configuration And Monitoring
Configuration Remote Configuration and Monitoring 8985PRC module configuration and monitoring must be performed remotely using a web browser GUI interface or a networked Newton Control Panel when the 8900NET Network Interface module is present in the GeckoFlex frame. Each of these interfaces is described below. -
Page 23: Newton Control Panel Configuration
Not all module functions are available with the control panel, such as E-MEM and factory default recalls. The available control panel controls for the 8985PRC module are listed in Table 3 on page An example of the Newton Configurator is shown in Figure Figure 8. -
Page 24: Web Browser Interface
8900NET software installed in your system. This manual reflects 8900NET software version 4.3.0 required for this module. For information on status and fault monitoring and reporting shown on the Status page, refer to Status Monitoring Summary on page 8985PRC — Instruction Manual... - Page 25 Content display section displays the information page for the selected frame or module (frame slot icons are also active links). Refresh button for manual update of page 8985PRC — Instruction Manual...
- Page 26 LED icon indicates module status and is a link to the module Status Status web page where status is reported. Status LED colors indicate: • Green = Pass – no problems detected • Yellow = Configuration error warning • Red = Fault condition detected 8985PRC — Instruction Manual...
- Page 27 Each configuration web page has a Status and Identification Header as shown in Figure Figure 10. 8985PRC Web Page Header The header information on each web page of the 8985PRC module includes the following: • are read-only generated by the module.
- Page 28 Web Page Links The web interface GUI provides the following links and web pages for the 8985PRC module (see links at left): • Status – reports input and output signal status, frame bus communica- tion status, module status and information, warnings and errors...
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Page 29: Status Web Page
When a fiber optic submodule is installed, the type will be reported in the top header and the Status text below the graphic on the right. • Genlock Submodule – the 8900GEN-SM submodule is not used on this module. 8985PRC — Instruction Manual... - Page 30 Information about the module, such as part number, serial number, hard- ware revision and software, firmware, and boot versions, and asset tag number (assigned on the Slot Config Web Page on page 44) are given on the left at the bottom of the display. 8985PRC — Instruction Manual...
- Page 31 Configuration Figure 11. 8985PRC Status Web Page 8985PRC — Instruction Manual...
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Page 32: I/O Config Web Page
Rear Connectors link All of the input and output connectors on the corresponding 8985PRC rear module are illustrated on the I/O Config web page. BNCs J1, J2, J3, and J4 are not used for this module. The inputs can be configured with the following controls: •... -
Page 33: Video Input Web Page
• – this field reports the status of the input video signal as Signal State , or (no fiber submodule installed). Present Not Present Not Supported Figure 13. Video In Web Page 8985PRC — Instruction Manual... -
Page 34: System Config Web Page
– select the orientation of the split screen with the Orientation Vertical radio button. Horizontal • – use this control to set the amount of horizontal or vertical split Position (10 to 90%) of unprocessed video to appear on the screen. 8985PRC — Instruction Manual... - Page 35 Configuration Figure 15. System Config Web Page 8985PRC — Instruction Manual...
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Page 36: Color Correction Web Page
– select the orientation of the split screen with the Orientation Vertical radio button. Horizontal • – use this control to set the amount of horizontal or vertical split Position (10 to 90%) of unprocessed video to appear on the screen. 8985PRC — Instruction Manual... - Page 37 Configuration Figure 16. Color Correction Web Page 8985PRC — Instruction Manual...
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Page 38: Video Proc Web Page
Video Proc Web Page The Video Proc web page (Figure 17 on page 39) provides overall video processing for the HD or SD signal for the 8985PRC module. Video Processing Controls The Video Proc controls must be enabled by checking the VPA Enable this checkbox. - Page 39 Configuration Figure 17. Video Proc Web Pager 8985PRC — Instruction Manual...
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Page 40: User Settings Web Page
Set Factory Names Set Factory Names signal names to the module. Defaults for all signal names are displayed on the I/O Config web page shown in Figure 12 on page Figure 18. User Settings Web Page 8985PRC — Instruction Manual... - Page 41 Configuration File Operations Configuration files from the 8985PRC module may be saved to a file and stored offline for later recall. To save a file, do the following: 1. Save the current configuration on the module to a file by selecting the...
- Page 42 The parameters stored in this file will immediately be loaded to the module. This could change the status of the output so be sure to be aware of the changes or be off air before uploading a configuration file. Figure 21. Choose File Screen 8985PRC — Instruction Manual...
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Page 43: Video Out Web Page
(1310NM-TRL or 1310NM-DTL submodule installed). SD/HD Video Delay (pixels) The horizontal video delay can be adjusted in 1.0 pixel steps for HD video and 0.5 pixel steps for SD video. Figure 22. Video Output Web Page 8985PRC — Instruction Manual... -
Page 44: Slot Config Web Page
If a different type of module is installed in this slot, a warning message will state that the original module type has been replaced with another module type. In this case, a button will appear allowing you to clear the stored Clear configuration from the previous module. 8985PRC — Instruction Manual... - Page 45 8900NET module will be disabled. See the Always Slot Refresh checkbox description in the 8900NET (Net Card) Network Interface Instruc- tion Manual for more details. Note Uncheck the Restore Upon Install button before downloading new software. Figure 23. Slot Config Web Page 8985PRC — Instruction Manual...
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Page 46: Software Updating
Refer to the 8900NET Instruction Manual for complete details on using the 8900NET web pages. Software Updating Software updating of the 8985PRC modules is done using the NetConfig Networking Application PC option. This application is available free of charge from the Thomson Grass Valley web site. Refer to the current 8985PRC Release Notes for software updating instructions. -
Page 47: Specifications
Specifications Specifications Table 2. 8985PRC Specifications Parameter Value Serial Digital Input Number and type of input 1 non-isolated terminating BNC Input impedance 75 ohm Input return loss > 15 dB from 5 MHz to 1.5 GHz Input signal level 800 mV +/- 10% Input DC tolerance +/- 0.25 mV maximum... - Page 48 Specifications Table 2. 8985PRC Specifications - (continued) Parameter Value Electrical Length (Delay) HD modes 104 pixels SD mode 90 pixels Precision ± 1 pixel Optical Video Receiver/Transmitter (1310NM-DRL, 1310NM-DTL, and 1310NM-TRL) Optical fiber interface Compliant with SMPTE 291M-1998 and SMPTE 297M-2000...
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Page 49: Status Monitoring Summary
• LEDs on the Frame, 8900NET module, and individual frame media modules, • Web browser status reporting for each frame component, and • SNMP traps, captured by Thomson Grass Valley’s NetCentral or another SNMP Manager Application. Note SNMP trap information is only available when an SNMP Agent has been installed and configured. -
Page 50: Led Reporting
When SNMP Agent software is installed on the 8900NET module, enabled status reports are sent to an SNMP Manager such as the Grass Valley’s NetCentral application. Status reporting for the frame is enabled or disabled with the configuration DIP switches on the 8900NET module. -
Page 51: Service
Call your Grass Valley Customer Service representative for depot locations. Contacting Grass Valley If you need to contact Grass Valley for any module issues, refer to Con- tacting Grass Valley on page 4 at the front of this document for the Grass Valley Customer Service Information number. -
Page 52: Functional Description
Functional Description Functional Description A block diagram of the 8985PRC module is shown in Figure Figure 24. 898PRC Block Diagram HD/SD RGB Video YUV Video SDI in 4X HD/SD Equalizer Proc Amp Proc Amp SDI Out RX 1 RX 2... -
Page 53: Configuration Parameter Summary
Configuration Parameter Summary Table 3 provides a complete summary of the 8985PRC functions and a com- parison of the functionality available with the web page and Newton control panel control type along with the ranges and default values for each parameter. - Page 54 Configuration Parameter Summary Table 3. Summary of 8985PRC Configuration Functions Newton Function Range/Choices Web Page/ Default Control Type Resolution Function Name Panel Color Correction/ VCC (Video Color Correction) Enable Enable or Disable VCC Enable CC-Enable enable control Enable checkbox 0 to 200%...
- Page 55 Table 3. Summary of 8985PRC Configuration Functions Newton Function Range/Choices Web Page/ Default Control Type Resolution Function Name Panel Video Proc/ -180 to +179 degrees Adjust hue Video Processing Controls (1 degree steps) Hue (Deg) Video Proc/ 0 to 200%...
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- Page 57 Color Correction web page COMM LED gamma correction CONF LED overview LED table summary table configuration Gecko Flex frame Remote, GUI module placement summary table GeckoFlex frame control panel 8985PRC — Instruction Manual...
- Page 58 I/O Config web page Slot Config web page slot memory Module Health Bus SNMP reporting module installation precautions enabling module repair overview Module Status web page software download from web software requirements 8900NET module software updating 8985PRC — Instruction Manual...
- Page 59 Video Input web page video inputs configuring, remote control summary table Video Output web page video outputs cabling fiber optic, summary table overview video proc amp (VPA) overview remote controls summary table Video Proc web page 8985PRC — Instruction Manual...
- Page 60 Index 8985PRC — Instruction Manual...