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- Page 1 Atomix HDMI Installation Guide (Version 2.0) PCI Video Board Atomix HDMI Installation Guide...
- Page 3 Atomix HDMI Installation Guide Introduction Overview Installation Maintenance Appendix Index...
- Page 4 Specifications and data may change without notice. We offer no guarantee that this documentation is correct and/or complete. In no event shall DVS Digital Video Systems GmbH be liable for any damages whatsoever (including without limitation any special, indirect or consequential damages, and damages resulting from loss of use, data or profits, or business interruption) arising out of the use of or inability to use the hardware, software and/or manual materials.
- Page 5 Headquarters: DVS Digital Video Systems GmbH Krepenstr. 8 30165 Hannover GERMANY Phone: +49-511-67807-0 Fax: +49-511-630070 E-mail: info@dvs.de Internet: http://www.dvs.de Support: Phone: +49-511-67807-125 Fax: +49-511-371985 E-mail: support@dvs.de For the Americas: U.S. Headquarters: DVS Digital Video, Inc. 300 East Magnolia Boulevard, Suite 102...
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Page 9: Table Of Contents
2.2.2 Overview of the Component Side ........2-6 2.2.3 Overview of the Soldering Side ....2-7 2.2.4 Digital Video I/Os of the Atomix HDMI Board 2.3 Overview of the Panels ............2-9 ........2-9 2.3.1 Note About the Audio Setup .............. - Page 10 A.4 Video Rasters ...............A-4 A.5 Signal In- and Outputs ............A-5 A.6 Conformity Declarations ............A-8 ............A-8 A.6.1 RoHS Compliance ....A-8 A.6.2 EC Declaration of Conformity (CE Marking) ..........A-8 A.6.3 FCC Compliance Statement A.7 Short Reference: Atomix HDMI Board ........A-10 Index ..................... I-1...
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Page 11: Introduction
This documentation describes Atomix HDMI, the ultimate video board product for highest resolutions manufactured by DVS. Atomix HDMI is centered around the Atomix HDMI board, a 2/3- length PCIe bus single board for a real-time input and output of un- compressed video and audio signals. -
Page 12: Overview
– No additional slot space required with Atomix HDMI 1.1 Overview This guide informs you about the installation of Atomix HDMI as well as all connection possibilities. Furthermore, it provides information about the setting of license keys, the upgrade of the firmware, the test- ing of the installation, and of maintenance work that you may perform on your own. -
Page 13: Target Group
Introduction 1.2 Target Group To use this manual you should have experience installing hardware components in a computer system and be familiar with the hardware structure and interior of such a system. Additionally, you should have knowledge in the field of digital video in general and be used to operate with computer software. -
Page 14: Safety Instructions
Atomix HDMI must be read and observed. – Use Atomix HDMI only in apparent good technical order. – The system you are trying to install Atomix HDMI in works with voltages that can be hazardous to your health. Never work on the system or access its interior with the power cable(s) being plugged in. - Page 15 For error-free working and a long service life Atomix HDMI needs some basic environmental conditions: – Do not expose Atomix HDMI to sources of heat, such as direct sun- light or a radiator. – The chassis of the computer system where the Atomix HDMI board is installed must be equipped with a sufficient ventilation for cooling reasons.
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Page 16: Important Notes
Warranty Information This product is warranted to be free of defects in materials and work- manship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. DVS ex- tends this Limited Warranty to the original purchaser. In the event of a defect or failure to confirm to this Limited Warranty, DVS will repair or replace the product without charge. - Page 17 For more information about the different types of breakout boxes avail- able for Atomix HDMI please contact your local vendor or DVS directly.
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Page 18: System Requirements
Required Hardware These are the minimum hardware requirements that the computer sys- tem has to meet if you want to use Atomix HDMI. – Pentium 4 or similar with at least 2.2 GHz – Mainboard with PCIe bus providing 8 lanes (x8) or more –... -
Page 19: Overview
Overview This chapter shows an overview of Atomix HDMI thereby detailing all items, switches and connectors of the Atomix HDMI board and its ad- ditional panels. First the components of the DVS video board product as it is delivered to you are described shortly. Afterwards an overview of the Atomix HDMI board is provided. -
Page 20: Overview Of The Video Board Product
DVS video boards as well. Several tools for hardware setup and diagnostics complement the SDK. To run properly the video board driv- er has to be loaded prior to using Atomix HDMI which can be done with the tools for the hardware setup. The video board driver controls the Atomix HDMI board and thus the in- and output of signals. -
Page 21: Overview Of The Board
PCI video board. 2.2.1 The Different Variants of the Board The Atomix HDMI board can be delivered in two variants: It can be de- livered with or without an expansion module mounted on the video board. With the connectors provided by the expansion module (avail- able at the slot panel of the board) you can connect the Atomix HDMI to a breakout box. - Page 22 “Short Reference: Atomix HDMI Board” on page A-10. 10 11 12 13 PCIe x8 connector Figure 2-3: Overview of the items and connectors on the Atomix HDMI board Item Explanation HDMI D HDMI 1.3 connector for an output of digital audio and video signals;...
- Page 23 Overview Item Explanation HDMI A (1.4a) HDMI 1.4a connector for an output of digital audio and video signals up to 4K (main port of the assigned video channel); usually used for the first video channel Ref In MCX connector for the reference input Expansion Connection for an expansion module or slot panel...
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Page 24: Overview Of The Soldering Side
This section shows the operation items located at the soldering side of the PCI video board. They can be found at the top left of the soldering side: DIP switch LEDs Figure 2-4: Items on the Atomix HDMI board’s soldering side Item Explanation DIP switch for Flash... -
Page 25: Digital Video I/Os Of The Atomix Hdmi Board
(see section “Upgrading the Firmware” on page 3-14). 2.2.4 Digital Video I/Os of the Atomix HDMI Board This section contains some information about the digital video in- and outputs of Atomix HDMI. DVS usually names the input/output channels (connectors/ports) of... - Page 26 The main HDMI port of Atomix HDMI is HDMI A. This port is used ex- clusively for the configured video channel when special 4K rasters are selected in the software (tagged with ’HDMI’).
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Page 27: Overview Of The Panels
To provide all the connection possibilities of the board at a computer casing, several panels may have been delivered with the board. This section provides an overview of the panels available for Atomix HDMI. Please note that the panels are optionally available and will be part of your delivery only if you have ordered them. -
Page 28: Sdi Panel
Atomix HDMI Installation Guide 2.3.2 SDI Panel The SDI panel provides the serial digital interface connectors for Atomix HDMI: Ref In SDI In A SDI In B SDI Out A SDI Out B Figure 2-5: Panel with SDI connections Item... -
Page 29: Audio And Rs-422 Panel
Overview Item Explanation SDI Out A BNC connector for an output of digital video signals (serial digital interface, port A); usually used for an output of the first video channel in single-link (YUV) or dual-link modes (either 3-Gbit/s SDI or first dual-link stream of YUVA or RGB[A]) SDI Out B BNC connector for an output of digital video... -
Page 30: Audio Panel
Panel” on page 3-3). 2.3.4 Audio Panel Up to two audio panels can be included in your Atomix HDMI delivery (see section “Note About the Audio Setup” on page 2-9). They provide each a DB-25 connector for digital audio (AES/EBU). One of the panels provides also an analog stereo headphone output and can be config- ured to transmit LTC signals. - Page 31 Overview Analog Audio Digital Audio (AES/EBU) audio panel #1 audio panel #2 Figure 2-7: Panels for analog and digital audio Audio Item Explanation Panel Analog Audio 3.5 mm unbalanced stereo headphone jack to monitor the audio output Digital Audio DB-25 connector (female) for audio sig- (AES/EBU) nal and LTC in- and output;...
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Page 32: Rs-422 Panel
Atomix HDMI Installation Guide 2.3.5 RS-422 Panel The RS-422 panel provides two DB-9 connectors for a standard RS-422 connection for remote control. Pin-outs of the DB-9 connectors can be found in section “Signal In- and Outputs” on page A-5. The pin-outs of the RS-422 ports can be switched between master and slave mode in the software. -
Page 33: Installation
Via a license key the whole feature set that you have ordered with Atomix HDMI can be activated. -
Page 34: Hardware Installation
Atomix HDMI Installation Guide 3.1 Hardware Installation How to install Atomix HDMI in a computer system is described in this section. The installation has to be performed in several steps: First, you have to prepare the computer system and the panels for the installa- tion. - Page 35 Installation The computer system is now ready for the installation and you have to proceed with the checking of the panels for their correct jumper set- tings. Jumper Settings of the Audio and RS-422 Panel When installing the audio and RS-422 panel as the audio panel #1 (see section “Note About the Audio Setup”...
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Page 36: Installation Of The Board
3.1.2 Installation of the Board With the second step the Atomix HDMI board will be installed in the prepared computer system. For this perform the following:... -
Page 37: Installation Of The Panels
Remove as many slot brackets as you need for the additional pan- els. Now install the panels: Insert the panels of Atomix HDMI into the empty slots and fasten each with a screw from the slot brackets. Connect the cables to the appropriate Atomix HDMI board inter-... - Page 38 Atomix HDMI Installation Guide Connecting the SDI Panel The SDI panel must be connected with several cables to the Atomix HDMI board. Set up the connections to the board as shown in the fol- lowing figure: Figure 3-3: Internal connections of the SDI panel...
- Page 39 #1 or 2 (see section “Note About the Audio Setup” on page 2-9). The connection is made with a 26-pin flat cable to the Atomix HDMI board. The remote control connection is made with a 12- pin flat cable. Perform the internal connections as shown in the follow-...
- Page 40 #1 and/or audio panel #2 (see section “Note About the Audio Setup” on page 2-9). The connections are made with 26-pin flat cables to the Atomix HDMI board. To perform the internal connections you can connect the audio panel(s) to the board as shown in the following...
- Page 41 Set up the connection as shown in the following figure: Figure 3-6: Internal connection of the RS-422 panel When the internal connections are all set up, Atomix HDMI is properly connected to your computer system. As a last step you must now finish...
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Page 42: Finishing The Installation
Atomix HDMI Installation Guide 3.1.4 Finishing the Installation This step of installing the Atomix HDMI board is the last step to be per- formed. To finish the hardware installation do the following: Close the computer casing. Connect all cables to the computer system again. -
Page 43: Software Installation
(if applicable). Each time Atomix HDMI starts the keys are checked and their features are combined. To set the license key(s) for Atomix HDMI you have to perform the fol- lowing: Save the license key that you have received with Atomix HDMI in a text file at a location of your choice on the computer. - Page 44 (’keyfile2’), if appropriate, by altering the command respec- tively. If you have more than one Atomix HDMI board installed in your computer system, use the environment variable SCSIVIDEO_CMD to access the respective board and repeat the steps to activate its features.
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Page 45: Upgrading The Firmware
Before upgrading the firmware you have to determine the firmware version that is currently installed on your Atomix HDMI board and com- pare it with the version suitable for your DVS SDK. For this perform the following: Open a command line (shell, or in case of Windows command prompt (cmd)). -
Page 46: Upgrading The Firmware
<c>. If one of the version numbers is lower than the respective numbers stat- ed in the DVS SDK, the firmware should be upgraded (see section “Up- grading the Firmware” on page 3-14). 3.4.2 Upgrading the Firmware... - Page 47 Installation If the firmware version is upgraded, the procedure is finished. If it is not upgraded, perform the procedure again and give the board(s) more time to erase the old information. 3-15...
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Page 48: Testing The Installation
SDK documentation). Enter svram colorbar to display a color bar at the output. If this works, you have successfully completed the Atomix HDMI instal- lation. Together with the DVS SDK some sample programs are delivered that can also be used for testing. -
Page 49: Maintenance
Avoid touching the components of the computer and the printed circuit board(s) of Atomix HDMI. If appropriate, turn off the computer system where Atomix HDMI is installed and disconnect its power cable(s). Open the casing of the computer system. For details on how to do this please refer to the respective manufacturer’s manual. - Page 50 Atomix HDMI Installation Guide Figure 4-1: Setting of Flash controller DIP switch This setting will load a safe mode programming (fallback map) when the PCI video board is initialized during start-up. Now use this fallback map to perform the firmware upgrade once again: ...
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Page 51: Appendix
This chapter provides technical data and general information about Atomix HDMI. A.1 Technical Data The following shows the technical data of the Atomix HDMI board. The chassis of the computer system where the Atomix HDMI board is installed must be equipped with a sufficient ventila- tion for cooling reasons. -
Page 52: Hardware Specifications
Atomix HDMI Installation Guide A.2 Hardware Specifications The following table shows the hardware specifications of Atomix HDMI. Table A-1: Atomix HDMI specifications Video Input Output HDMI 1.4a 1 HDMI HDMI 1.3 3 HDMI Serial digital 4:2:2 8/10 bit (single link) -
Page 53: Baud Rate Of Rs-422 Ports
A.3 Baud Rate of RS-422 Ports The baud rate (data transfer speed) of the RS-422 ports of Atomix HDMI can be set up via the DVS software. For more information about how to set the baud rate of the RS-422 ports please refer to the SDK documentation. -
Page 54: Video Rasters
Atomix HDMI Installation Guide A.4 Video Rasters The following table shows the supported video rasters. All frequencies indicate the frame rate. Table A-2: Supported video rasters Total lines Aspect Raster x size y size per frame ratio 525i /29.97 (NTSC) 625i /25 (PAL) 525i /29.97 (NTSC FF (full frame)) 525... -
Page 55: Signal In- And Outputs
Appendix A.5 Signal In- and Outputs This section provides pin-out information about some of the connectors provided by Atomix HDMI. High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI Connector) Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal TMDS Data 2 TMDS CLK GND TMDS Data 2 GND... - Page 56 Atomix HDMI Installation Guide Digital Audio (25-Pin D-Sub Connector) Table A-3: Digital Audio Ch. 1-8/LTC Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal Audio OUT CH 7/8, or /Audio OUT CH 7/8, or LTC OUT /LTC OUT Audio OUT CH 5/6 /Audio OUT CH 5/6...
- Page 57 Appendix Table A-4: Digital Audio Ch. 9-16 (cont.) Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal Audio IN CH 11/12 /Audio IN CH 11/12 Audio IN CH 9/10 /Audio IN CH 9/10 – RMT In/Out 1 and RMT In/Out 2 (9-Pin D-Sub Connectors) The RS-422 connector(s) can be switched between master and slave mode via the software, i.e.
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Page 58: Conformity Declarations
Atomix HDMI Installation Guide A.6 Conformity Declarations Atomix HDMI has been tested according to the applying national and international directives and regulations. The following states further in- formation about the compliances and conformities. A.6.1 RoHS Compliance The EU directive 2002/95/EC ’Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)’... - Page 59 Appendix FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful in- terference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environ- ment.
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Page 60: Short Reference: Atomix Hdmi Board
Atomix HDMI Installation Guide A.7 Short Reference: Atomix HDMI Board This section provides a short reference to the Atomix HDMI board. A-10... -
Page 61: Index
Atomix HDMI ..1-6, A-8 declaration of conformity see video board product ..2-4, 2-5, 2-11, 2-12 digital audio Atomix HDMI board .. 2-5, 2-12, 2-13, A-6 Ch. 1-8/LTC see PCI video board ..2-5, 2-12, 2-13, A-6 Ch. 9-16 ....3-13, 4-2 atomixhdmiup### ..2-4, 2-5, 2-10, 2-11... - Page 62 Atomix HDMI Installation Guide overview .......1-2 of chapters ........1-6 guarantee of component side (video board) ........2-2 hardware ........2-9 of panels ........... 2-8 HDMI ..2-3, A-10 of PCI video board ......2-8 enable via SDK ..2-6 of soldering side (video board) ........A-5...
- Page 63 PCI video board ....... 3-6 installation ....... 1-1 video board product ..2-11, 2-12 audio breakout cable see DVS SDK ....2-3, A-10 board overview ..3-3, 3-4 setting (jumper for audio) ..... 1-1, 1-7, 2-3 breakout box ....3-11, 3-13, 3-14, 3-16 shell ....1-7, 2-2...
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