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Vela CineCast
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HD
MPEG-2 HDTV Decoder
Model 2000-2165
Model 2000-0600
Model 2000-0600-1
Version 2.6
Installation and User Manual
CineCast HD Model 2000-2165
CineCast HD/1 Model 2000-0600
CineCast HD/2 Model 2000-0600-1
MPEG-2 HDTV / SDTV / DTV
High Definition 4:2:0 Decoder System
Document Part Number 9050-2165

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  • Page 1 MPEG-2 HDTV Decoder Model 2000-2165 Model 2000-0600 Model 2000-0600-1 Version 2.6 Installation and User Manual CineCast HD Model 2000-2165 CineCast HD/1 Model 2000-0600 CineCast HD/2 Model 2000-0600-1 MPEG-2 HDTV / SDTV / DTV High Definition 4:2:0 Decoder System Document Part Number 9050-2165...
  • Page 2 Copyright 2002 Vela LP. All rights reserved. This manual is written and published by Vela LP (Vela). All rights reserved. Vela reserves the right to make changes to this manual and to the product(s) repre- sented without notice. No portion of this manual may be copied, reproduced, or transcribed without the express written authorization of Vela LP.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents List of Figures and Tables ........v Chapter 1 Getting Started.
  • Page 4 CineCast HD Version 2.6 Installation and User Manual Priority in Arbitrating For the Bus ........11 Bus Termination .
  • Page 5 MODE PARAMETER Block Descriptor ......87 Vela MPEG Decoder Status Page (30h) ......88 MPEG Audio/Video Synchronization Page (31h) .
  • Page 6 CineCast HD Version 2.6 Installation and User Manual Chapter 3 The Video Playback Controller ....... . . 129 Introduction .

  • Page 7: List Of Figures And Tables

    List of Figures and Tables Chapter 1 Getting Started..........1 Figure 1-1.
  • Page 8 Table 2-17. MODE PARAMETER Block Descriptor Format ....87 Table 2-18. Vela MPEG Decoder Status Page Format ....88 Table 2-19.
  • Page 9 List of Figures and Tables Figure 3-4. Playlist “Open Files” Window ......135 Figure 3-5. Playlist “Save As”...

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    CineCast HD decoder for switching functionality. CineCast is a registered trademark of Vela LP. Dolby is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. All other trademarks, brand names, or product names appearing in this publication are registered to the respective companies or organizations that own the names or trademarks.

  • Page 12: Configuration

    VIP 2.0 interface, transcode bus, AC-3/AAC audio, and miscellaneous I/O compo- nents. In addition, the CineCast HD introduces a number of new features and capabilities not found in other Vela products, including the use of the Teralogic TL850 and TL855 decoders.

  • Page 13: Audio Decoder

    Chapter 1 — Getting Started • Stream Data Rates: SD 4:2:0 streams: up to 50 Mbps HD 4:2:0 streams: up to 50 Mbps HD 4:2:2 streams: up to 80 Mbps (optional) • Chroma profile support. • 4:2:0 stream decoding for SD resolution streams. •...

  • Page 14: Playback Modes

    • Pause on first frame of video (soft trigger). • Hardware trigger using General Purpose Input discrete 1. • Hardware trigger on GPIN2 from Vela Media Bus. Selection of Video and Audio Content: • Automatic: Firmware parses the MPEG headers to choose video and audio streams.

  • Page 15: Audio Controls

    Chapter 1 — Getting Started • Blank and Unblank video. • Internal A/B switch allows video and audio switching of two decoder channels into a single A/V output channel (SDI output only). • Video and audio fading between two decoder channels with adjustable fade times.

  • Page 16: Other Features

    (SD monitoring), YUV output, RGB output, triple-digital stereo audio out- put, four-channel analog audio output, GPI in and GPO out, LTC output. • Standard PCI edge connector (model 2000-2165 board-only model). Environmental and Support Requirements • Commercial 115V, 60 Hz or 230V, 50 Hz AC voltage source.

  • Page 17: System Flow

    COMPONENT VIDEO Software Selectable SDRAM VCX0 SDI Video SMPTE 292M VIDEO HD DECODER Audio TL 850 Embedder Transcode VELA MEDIA BRIDGE MIPS QED5231a VIP 2.0 VGA DISPLAY Composite PCI — LOCAL NTSC / PAL VIDEO Video CCIR-601 TL 810 &...

  • Page 18: Decoder Specifications

    See Appendix A for a complete list of CineCast HD decoder specifications. CineCast Playback Application Overview The full-featured CineCast Playback Application ships with every Vela CineCast HD decoder. Details of the application, including GUI screen illustrations, playback mode details, and setup mode information can be found in Chapter 3 of this manual.
  • Page 19 Chapter 1 — Getting Started Item Functions/Commands Play List Pause on Under-run Mode • Freeze video • Go to black Pause on First Frame of Video Pause on Last Frame of Video Mid-Steam Start • By Frame Counts • By SMPTE Time Code •...

  • Page 20: Decoder Installation

    CineCast HD Version 2.6 Installation and User Manual Item Functions/Commands Firmware Download Mode LTC Output Reporting Table 1-1. CineCast HD Functions Summary Decoder Installation HD Board Only Installation 1. Power off the PC, unplug it from the AC source, and remove the cover to expose the chassis and motherboard.

  • Page 21: The Scsi Interface

    Chapter 1 — Getting Started The SCSI Interface The Vela CineCast HD decoder connects to the host system through a Small Computer Systems Interface (SCSI) interface. This interface conforms to the following ANSI standards, except as detailed in this specification. The type of interface is Low Voltage Differential Signal (LVDS) Ultra-2 (Fast-40), which is compatible with single-ended (SE) Ultra (Fast-20) SCSI.

  • Page 22: Bus Termination

    CineCast HD Version 2.6 Installation and User Manual Bus Termination A terminator switch is located on the rear of the decoder board. Setting the switch to the left position (farthest away from the connector area) enables termination. Model HD/2 decoders should have termination enabled on only one of the two boards contained within the unit, per general SCSI procedures.

  • Page 23: Jumper Information

    16-bit boot mode to an 8-bit boot mode to enable recovery of firmware settings. See Figure 1-2 for default and firmware recovery setting. Jumper JP9 indicates the primary Vela Media Bus decoder board. In board-only and Model HD/1 versions, the jumper is normally open. In the case of HD/2 models (with two boards), one and only one of the two boards should have this jumper enabled.

  • Page 24: Pinouts For Yuv Cable (P/N 6000-0165)

    CineCast HD Version 2.6 Installation and User Manual GENERAL LOCATION OF JUMPERS JP9 AND JP12 (MAGNIFIED VIEW OF JUMPERS) Figure 1-2. CineCast HD Jumper Settings Pinouts For YUV Cable (p/n 6000-0165) Molex Microcross Connector Pinouts (Cable Assy 6000-0165) P1 Pin No. Signal Destination Cable Type...
  • Page 25 Chapter 1 — Getting Started Molex Microcross Connector Pinouts (Cable Assy 6000-0165) (Continued) P1 Pin No. Signal Destination Cable Type Analog Audio Ch. 1 Left (–) P3, Pin 3 (XLR) Shielded Audio Analog Audio Ch. 1 Left (Gnd) P3, Pin 1 (XLR) Shielded Audio Analog Audio Ch.
  • Page 26 CineCast HD Version 2.6 Installation and User Manual Molex Microcross Connector Pinouts (Cable Assy 6000-0165) (Continued) P1 Pin No. Signal Destination Cable Type GPI In Pigtail Lead Not Used Not Used Twisted Pair Cable Not Used Not Used Twisted Pair Cable Not Used Not Used Not Used...

  • Page 27: Pinouts For Rgb Cable (P/N 6000-0166)

    Chapter 1 — Getting Started Pinouts For RGB Cable (p/n 6000-0166) Molex Microcross Connector Pinouts (Cable Assy 6000-0166) P1 Pin No. Signal Destination Cable Type Analog Audio Ch. 1 Right (–) P2, Pin 3 (XLR) Shielded Audio Analog Audio Ch. 1 Right (Gnd) P2, Pin 1 (XLR) Shielded Audio Analog Audio Ch.
  • Page 28 CineCast HD Version 2.6 Installation and User Manual Molex Microcross Connector Pinouts (Cable Assy 6000-0166) (Continued) P1 Pin No. Signal Destination Cable Type LTC Out (Gnd) P9, Pin 1 (XLR) Shielded Audio LTC Out (+) P9, Pin 2 (XLR) Shielded Audio GPI Out Pigtail Lead GPI In...

  • Page 29: Software Installation

    Chapter 1 — Getting Started Software Installation The following sections pertain to the installation of Vela Release 2.6 system soft- ware for the CineCast HD decoder. Determine the operating system you are using (Windows 2000 or Windows NT) and follow the corresponding instructions.
  • Page 30 4. Install Internet Explorer version 5, Service Pack 4 or later, if it's not already installed on your system. Again, you can download this from the Internet, or you can install it from the Vela system software installation CD-ROM. To use the CD-ROM, follow these steps: •...
  • Page 31 SDK only if you purchased it and received the corresponding password. If you cannot locate the password, call Vela Support for assistance. You can return to this screen to install the SDK at a later time if you need to).
  • Page 32 • On the Password screen (Figure 1-13), you will be asked for a password. Use the one supplied when you purchased your Software Developer’s Kit. If you have problems finding your password, contact Vela Support. After entering the password, click OK. A few more files will be installed.
  • Page 33 Chapter 1 — Getting Started Figure 1-3. Installation Autorun Setup Screen Figure 1-4. “Explore This CD” Screen Software Installation...
  • Page 34 CineCast HD Version 2.6 Installation and User Manual Figure 1-5. Install Welcome Screen Figure 1-6. Destination Location Screen Software Installation...
  • Page 35 Chapter 1 — Getting Started Figure 1-7. Select Components Screen Figure 1-8. Program Manager Group Screen Software Installation...
  • Page 36 CineCast HD Version 2.6 Installation and User Manual Figure 1-9. Installation Start Screen Figure 1-10. Install Restart Message Software Installation...
  • Page 37 Chapter 1 — Getting Started Figure 1-11. CineCast License Agreement Screen Figure 1-12. CineCast SDK License Agreement Screen Software Installation...
  • Page 38 CineCast HD Version 2.6 Installation and User Manual Figure 1-13. Password Dialog Box Figure 1-14. Installation Completion Screen Software Installation...

  • Page 39: Installing Under Windows 2000

    CD-ROM or click Start > Run. After installing Windows 2000 Service Pack 2, if necessary, follow the instruc- tions below to install hardware drivers. after installing any Vela hardware. Remember that a number of reboots may be required during the install process.
  • Page 40 13. When the Vela Decoder driver installation is complete, a prompt screen (Figure 1-20) will appear: “Completing the Upgrade Device Driver Wizard.” Click Finish. Close the screens and return to “Device Manager,” where the Vela CineCast decoder should be recognized. Repeat steps 9–14 for each device as needed.
  • Page 41 Chapter 1 — Getting Started Figure 1-15. System Properties Device Manager Screen Figure 1-16. Device Driver Wizard: Welcome Screen Software Installation...
  • Page 42 CineCast HD Version 2.6 Installation and User Manual Figure 1-17. Device Driver Wizard: Install Drivers Figure 1-18. Device Driver Wizard: Locate Driver Files Software Installation...
  • Page 43 Chapter 1 — Getting Started Figure 1-19. Device Driver Wizard: Browse Window Figure 1-20. Device Driver Wizard: Completion Software Installation...

  • Page 44: Installing Cinecast 2.6 Software (Windows 2000)

    • Read the Welcome screen (Figure 1-5), then click Next. • On the “Choose Destination Location” screen (Figure 1-6), accept the destination, as listed, by clicking Next. C:\ Program Files\ Vela Research Do not change the destination! The default destination is required for proper decoder operation.
  • Page 45 “Core Decoder Modules” checkbox. • Click Next to proceed with the installation of the selected components. • On the “Select Program Manager Group” screen (Figure 1-8), accept Vela Research by clicking Next. • On the “Start Installation” screen (Figure 1-9), click Next.

  • Page 46: Uninstalling Cinecast Software

    • On the software list that is displayed when you select “Add/Remove Programs” from the Control Panel, click on the entry that begins with the phrase “Vela Research, Software Version ….” Then, on the Uninstall Information panel, click OK. • When asked to select the uninstall method, select “Automatic” and click Next.

  • Page 47: Application Development

    • Sample applications for Visual C++ 6.0 and Visual Basic 6.0. • Sample application source code examples. Contact Vela for pricing and availability of the CineCast SDK. Vela’s Customer Service number is (727) 507-5301. You may also contact the Vela representative serving your geographic region to obtain the SDK.
  • Page 48 CineCast HD Version 2.6 Installation and User Manual Figure 1-22.CineCast HD Decoder Chassis Layout Customer Support...
  • Page 49 Chapter 1 — Getting Started Figure 1-23.CineCast HD Rear Panel View Customer Support...
  • Page 50 CineCast HD Version 2.6 Installation and User Manual Figure 1-24.CineCast HD Cable Assembly, P/N 6000-0165 Customer Support...
  • Page 51 Chapter 1 — Getting Started Figure 1-25.CineCast HD Cable Assembly, P/N 6000-0166 Customer Support...

  • Page 53: Decoder Command Set Guide

    Chapter 2 Decoder Command Set Guide SCSI Decoder Command Set This command set for the Vela CineCast HD decoder family performs per the SCSI-2 Standard. Contact Vela for the latest firmware revision and complete information on the command set, if needed.

  • Page 54: Scsi Command Description

    CineCast HD Version 2.6 Installation and User Manual To enable all commands, the following sequence must be performed: INQUIRY (Will report check condition) TEST UNIT READY REQUEST SENSE (Optional, will report Good status) TEST UNIT READY This command sequence is typically performed automatically by the SCSI host adapter (initiator) during power-up.

  • Page 55: Inquiry Command

    Chapter 2 — Decoder Command Set Guide INQUIRY Command (OpCode 0x12, 6 bytes) command allows the initiator (host adapter) to determine the kind of INQUIRY SCSI devices attached to its SCSI Bus. It causes a device that is attached to a SCSI bus to return information about itself.

  • Page 56: Standard Inquiry Data

    CineCast HD Version 2.6 Installation and User Manual Standard Inquiry Data This is returned when EVPD = 0 with a Page Code = 0. If Page Code is not zero with EVPD = 0, a Check Condition status is returned. Size of the Standard Inquiry data is 56 bytes.
  • Page 57 CmdQue 0 (Command Tag Queing not supported) SftRe 0 (Hard Reset option of SCSI-2 implemented) Vendor Identification “Vela” in ASCII (bytes 8-15) Product Identification “CineCast HD” in ASCII (bytes 16-31) Product Revision Numerical revision in ASCII (bytes 32-35) Unit Serial Number “Unknown”...

  • Page 58: Vital Product Data Pages

    CineCast HD Version 2.6 Installation and User Manual Vital Product Data Pages Vital Product Data pages are supported for obtaining additional information about the decoder. The Vela HD decoder supports the following Vital Product Data pag- Page Code Vital Product Data...

  • Page 59: Revision Page (C0H)

    Chapter 2 — Decoder Command Set Guide Byte Peripheral Qualifier = 0 Peripheral Device Type = 0Ch Page Code (80h) Reserved Page Length = 16 4-19 Unit Serial Number in ASCII Table 2-6. Unit Serial Number Page Format Revision Page (C0h) This page returns the various revision codes of hardware and firmware (micro- code) components which make up the CineCast HD decoder.

  • Page 60: Mpeg Play Command

    CineCast HD Version 2.6 Installation and User Manual Decoder Firmware Revision Returns revision of decoder firmware, which is the same as that reported in the product revision field of the Standard Inquiry data. Programmable Logic (PLD) Revision Returns revision of the programmable logic. FPGA Revision Returns revision of the FPGA.

  • Page 61: Mpeg Play Command Format

    Chapter 2 — Decoder Command Set Guide Table 2-8. MPEG PLAY Command Format Error Recovery on Data Under Flow (ErrRcvy) Determines how the decoder handles a data starvation condition. When set to zero (default), and when the decoder uses up all data in the DRAM buffer, the decoder will end playback and force the screen to black.
  • Page 62 CineCast HD Version 2.6 Installation and User Manual decoder detects that the DRAM buffer is empty. The decoder will wait for eight 64-K buffers to be filled before resuming playback. This mode requires that a be sent at the end of a stream, so the decoder knows the differ- RESET BUFFER ence between the data underflow and the end of a stream.

  • Page 63: Decoder Command (45H)

    For a Hardware Trigger based on either GPIN1 or GPIN2, the decoder waits for the trigger discrete input (GPIN1 or GPIN2) to be closed (grounded) before beginning playback. GPIN2 is located on the Vela Media Bus (VMB). DECODER Command (45h)

  • Page 64: Supported Commands

    CineCast HD Version 2.6 Installation and User Manual Table 2-9. Decoder Command Format Supported Commands Value Decoder Command Supported?/Notes 0000 Soft Reset Audio/Video 0004 Set Time Code 0005 LTC Time Code Config. 0006 Reserved 0007 Reserved 0008 Set Audio Gain Yes/Replaces 002fh 0009 Reserved...
  • Page 65 Chapter 2 — Decoder Command Set Guide (same as 0021) 0012 Resume Play (from Pause) 0013 Mute Audio 0014 Unmute Audio 0015 Set Stand-alone mode (Genlock disable) 0016 Set Genlock Mode 001A Resume from Slow or Fast Motion Resume 001B Default Resolution Setup Yes/Sets HD output resolution.
  • Page 66 CineCast HD Version 2.6 Installation and User Manual 0039 Switch Audio Input Select 003A Set Output Discretes 003D Set Transport Program ID (PID) 003E Set Freeze Field/Frame 0046 Genlock to SDI Timing Adjustment Yes 0047 Video/Audio Fade Inline: When set to 0, commands are executed immediately; when set to 1, com- mands executed “inline.”...
  • Page 67 Chapter 2 — Decoder Command Set Guide Inline Inline Event Triggering Command Execution (Continued) Mode 1001b GPIN2 Inactive: Command will remain pending until GPIN2 is deactivated on VMB. 1010b Reserved 1011b Reserved 1100b Reserved 1101b Reserved The decoder will allow four commands to be “inline.” Command code 001d will flush any pending inline commands.

  • Page 68: Command Code Description

    CineCast HD Version 2.6 Installation and User Manual Command Before Function Name (Continued) Immed Inline Code Play 0013 Mute Audio 0014 Unmute Audio 0015 Set Stand-Alone mode (Genlock disable) 0016 Set Genlock Mode 001A Resume Normal Play from Slow or Fast Motion 001B Default Resolution Setup...
  • Page 69 Chapter 2 — Decoder Command Set Guide for use with a subsequent command. The time code is defined in the 32-bits of data as shown: This command has four different uses: Table 2-10.Time Code Command Description • Set User Defined starting time code (used in place of GOP header time code): 1.
  • Page 70 Bits 8 and 9 of the command determine the analog headroom of 18dB or 20dB. This only effects the analog outputs and does not affect the digital/embedded audio. Default is 18dB headroom, matching Vela audio/video encoders. Command Bits Function Name...
  • Page 71 Chapter 2 — Decoder Command Set Guide Bits 10–8 Playback Speed 111b Slowest rate (each frame is displayed eight times) Use command 001Ah to resume normal playback rate. This mode is reset on a new playback. 000D Fast Forward: This command increases the playback rate. The decoding hardware will only display the I- and P-frames from the MPEG stream, skipping all B-frames.
  • Page 72 CineCast HD Version 2.6 Installation and User Manual 0015 Set Stand-Alone Mode (Genlock Disable): Default mode of the decoder. 0016 Set Genlock Mode: This enables the decoder to synchronize to the gen- lock input source. • Bit 8 of the command is reserved. •...
  • Page 73 Chapter 2 — Decoder Command Set Guide 3. After a loss of genlock. The genlock resync will occur upon reacquisi- tion and detection of the genlock signal. 001A Resume from Slow or Fast Motion: This command is used to restore normal playback rate after Slow or Fast Motion.
  • Page 74 CineCast HD Version 2.6 Installation and User Manual HD Analog Video Output Type Selects various YUV or RGB sync options for analog HD video output. HD Analog Video Color Space and Sync Output Type RGB with composite H/V sync on Green with composite H/V sync on Y RGB with separate H and V syncs (PC monitor) DECODER Command (45h)
  • Page 75 Chapter 2 — Decoder Command Set Guide DECODER Command (45h)
  • Page 76 CineCast HD Version 2.6 Installation and User Manual DECODER Command (45h)
  • Page 77 Chapter 2 — Decoder Command Set Guide DECODER Command (45h)
  • Page 78 CineCast HD Version 2.6 Installation and User Manual DECODER Command (45h)
  • Page 79 Chapter 2 — Decoder Command Set Guide DECODER Command (45h)
  • Page 80 CineCast HD Version 2.6 Installation and User Manual 001D Flush Inline Commands: Commands which are sent as “inline” can be flushed by sending this command. 0021 Buffer Reset/Pause on Last Frame: Used in the playback sequence to reset the MPEG buffer pointers before starting download of MPEG data to the decoder.
  • Page 81 Chapter 2 — Decoder Command Set Guide 002A IIC Data: Used after command 0x29 has been issued. Data to be written is specified in the 32-bit data field. On a “Register Write” command, the decoder will write the value supplied in the lower byte (in byte 7) of 32-bit data into the device and register specified in command 0029h.
  • Page 82 CineCast HD Version 2.6 Installation and User Manual Example To change the Chroma Phase (Register 0x5A) to a value 0x2C: • Decoder Command 0x0029 with 32-bits data = 0x0000065A (write to 0x5A, device = 0x00, operation = write). • Decoder Command 0x002A with 32-bits data = 0x0000002C (write value 0x2C to register 0x5A).
  • Page 83 Chapter 2 — Decoder Command Set Guide Error Mask Notes & Limitations 0–9 Reserved Genlock Loss Error Capability provided. ASB= 0107 Genlock Sync Lost. Collision Errors (Sense Key = Firmware monitors the fullness of the audio and 01h, ASCQ = 1800h) video rate buffers.
  • Page 84 NOTE: It is the user's responsibility to specify valid YCbCr values. 0034 Video Format: Command ignored by firmware. 0035 Read Back Frame Count: Command ignored by firmware. To read back frame count, send a mode sense 6 (1Ah) for mode page 30h (Vela MPEG Video DECODER Command (45h)
  • Page 85 Chapter 2 — Decoder Command Set Guide Command/Status Page). The frame count is read back in bytes 8-11 (Current Decoder Status). 0036 Set PAL Buffer Mode: Command ignored by firmware. 003A Set Output Discretes: Each decoder channel has one output discrete, GPOUT1, for the user's application.
  • Page 86 CineCast HD Version 2.6 Installation and User Manual PID Type Operation Set Secondary Channel Audio PID By default the decoder uses the PSI tables in the stream to play the first Program found in the stream. This command can be used to force the decoder to play different program numbers and different audio/video PIDs.

  • Page 87: 0046 Genlock To Sdi Timing Adjustment

    Chapter 2 — Decoder Command Set Guide 0046 Genlock to SDI Timing Adjustment This command adjusts the relative position of the SDI output to that of the Com- posite Genlock input. This command only applies to Genlock operation (refer to command 0016h).

  • Page 88: 0047 Video/Audio Fade

    0 or 1. Fading and switching requires two CineCast HD decoders connected together via the Vela media bus cable inside the chassis. Both decoders must be genlocked to the same video source.
  • Page 89 0 — Fade up 1 — Fade down and set GPI2 GPI2 is an internal signal on the Vela media bus used to signal the secondary decoder when the Fade Down is complete, so that the secondary can begin the Fade Up operation.
  • Page 90 Audio Source This determines from where the new audio source comes: from this decoder's audio decoder or the audio from the secondary decoder across the Vela media bus. Audio Source Audio Selected MPEG Audio Decoder Output...
  • Page 91 Chapter 2 — Decoder Command Set Guide 255 frames (8.5 seconds NTSC or 10.2 frames PAL). An Audio Fade Time of 0 or 1 performs an immediate Audio Switch instead of an Audio Fade. Examples Assume Channel 0 is the primary decoder (audio/video output monitored from this channel).
  • Page 92 Fade down issued to Channel 0 (primary decoder) Video Fade Enable = 1b Video fade enabled. Video Source = 1b Vela Media bus will be the new source, i.e., channel 1 video. Fade Down/Up = 1b Fade down. Secondary Decoder...
  • Page 93 Chapter 2 — Decoder Command Set Guide Fade up issued to Channel 0 (primary decoder) Fade Down/Up = 0b Fade up Secondary Decoder = 0b Channel 0 is the Primary decoder. Audio Output A Source = 000b Audio decoder 0 channels 1,2. Audio Output B Source = 001b Audio decoder 0 channels 3,4.
  • Page 94 CineCast HD Version 2.6 Installation and User Manual Fade down issued to Channel 1 (secondary decoder) Audio Output C Source = 100b This channel's audio output is not used. Leave set to Audio decoder 1 channels 1,2. Audio Fade Enable = 1b Audio fade enabled.

  • Page 95: Mode Sense (6)

    Chapter 2 — Decoder Command Set Guide MODE SENSE (6) (OpCode 0x1A, 6 bytes) command allows the initiator to read the mode pages. This is the MODE SENSE complementary command to MODE SELECT Table 2-14.MODE SENSE Command Format DBD – Disable Block Descriptor When DBD = 0, the decoder returns the Block Descriptor.

  • Page 96: Mode Parameter List

    The firmware maintains a place holder for Saved Pages, but since non- volatile page save is not currently supported, the Saved Values are the same as the default values. Supported Mode Pages Vela MPEG Decoder Status Page (Mode Page 30h) MPEG Audio/Video Status Page (Mode Page 32h)

  • Page 97: Mode Parameter Block Descriptor

    Chapter 2 — Decoder Command Set Guide Byte Mode Data Length Medium Type Device Specific Parameter Block Descriptor Length Table 2-16.MODE PARAMETER Header Format Mode Data Length Reserved for MODE SELECT: Must be 0. Medium Type Ignored by decoder. Device Specific Parameter Ignored by decoder.

  • Page 98: Vela Mpeg Decoder Status Page (30H)

    READ WRITE Vela MPEG Decoder Status Page (30h) The Vela MPEG decoder Status Page size is 20 bytes. The page is non-changeable. Table 2-18.Vela MPEG Decoder Status Page Format GPIN1 Returns the state of the general purpose input discrete 1 (GPIN1):...
  • Page 99 Vela Media Bus Direction When performing audio/video switching and fading, two CineCast HD decoders are connected together through a ribbon cable, called the Vela Media Bus. One card is configured to output video and audio data onto the Media Bus; the second card is configured as an input.
  • Page 100 CineCast HD Version 2.6 Installation and User Manual Frame Reporting Returns the current frame number (number of video frames decoded). Starts at 0 and increments for each picture decoded. This frame count accounts for all trick modes (Pause, Slow Motion, Fast Forward, and Frame Advance). Mode Page 34h provides a frame number, which is derived from the GOP time code.
  • Page 101 Audio Source Select Determines whether audio source comes from this decoder’s audio decoders or from the other decoder across the Vela Media Bus. 0b — Audio source is from this decoder. 1b — Audio is from other HD decoder across the Vela Media Bus.

  • Page 102: Mpeg Audio/Video Synchronization Page (31H)

    CineCast HD Version 2.6 Installation and User Manual Status Card Valid Indicates that CineCast HD decoder to Status Card communication is functioning properly. Over Temperature Fault Indicates that an over-temperature condition has been detected. Status comes from the Status Card. MPEG Audio/Video Synchronization Page (31h) This page is not supported.

  • Page 103: Mpeg Audio/Video Status Page (32H)

    Chapter 2 — Decoder Command Set Guide MPEG Audio/Video Status Page (32h) Mode Page (32h) is not currently supported. All fields return zeroes. Vela MPEG Video/Audio Status Page size is 16 bytes. Parameters are not changeable. This page is read only. Table 2-19.MPEG Audio/Video Status Page...
  • Page 104 CineCast HD Version 2.6 Installation and User Manual Video Bit Rate Bit rate is measured in units of 400 bits/sec, so an 8Mbps stream will return 4E20h = 20,000, which is 20,000 x 400 = 8,000,000. Horizontal Size in Pixels Normal Resolutions are as follows: 1920 pixels 0780h...
  • Page 105 Chapter 2 — Decoder Command Set Guide Chroma MPEG Video Chroma Format: 4:2:0 Chroma 4:2:2 Chroma Audio Type MPEG Audio Reserved Layer MPEG Audio Coding Layer: Layer I Layer II Layer III Channel Mode Audio Channel Mode: Stereo Joint Stereo Dual Channel Single Channel Sample Rate...

  • Page 106: Video Parameter Mode Page (33H)

    CineCast HD Version 2.6 Installation and User Manual Video Parameter Mode Page (33h) This page is not supported. Time Code Mode Page (34h) This mode page is used to report the current SMPTE time codes from two dif- ferent sources: •...
  • Page 107 Chapter 2 — Decoder Command Set Guide This page also reports the number of frames played (Frame Count). Table 2-20.Time Code Mode Page Format Frame Reporting Returns the frame number as derived from the GOP header time code. The firm- ware converts time code (in HH:MM:SS:FF format) into a frame number.
  • Page 108 CineCast HD Version 2.6 Installation and User Manual 1 hour x (29.97 frames/sec x 60 sec/min x 60 min/hr) = 107892 frames PAL (25 Hz): 1 hour x (25 frames/sec x 60 sec/min x 60 min/hr) = 90000 frames. Mode Page 30h provides a generalized frame count of the number of video frames decoded.

  • Page 109: Audio Level Mode Page (35H)

    Also, when the DBD bit of the Mode Sense is zero, an eight-byte Block Descrip- tor is also returned. To read back Mode Page 30h (Vela MPEG Decoder status Page), the total amount of returned data will be as follows (when DBD = 0).
  • Page 110 CineCast HD Version 2.6 Installation and User Manual The SCSI command should be: Byte 0 0x1a Mode Sense command Byte 1 0x00 DBD = 0, so the 8-byte Block Descriptor will be returned Byte 2 0x30 PC = current values; Page code = 0x30 Byte 3 0x00 Byte 4...

  • Page 111: Write Buffer

    Chapter 2 — Decoder Command Set Guide WRITE BUFFER (OpCode 3Bh, 10 bytes) This command is included for downloading new decoder firmware (microcode) over the SCSI bus to the HD decoder. Table 2-21.WRITE BUFFER Command Format Mode – 101b — Download microcode and save. Buffer ID Field is ignored.
  • Page 112 CineCast HD Version 2.6 Installation and User Manual 64-KB Transfers Mode 5 (101b) Buffer ID Buffer Offset 0, 10000h, 20000h, 40000h, … Parameter List Length 10000h (64KB) 128-KB Transfers Mode 5 (101b) Buffer ID Buffer Offset 0, 20000h, 40000h, 60000h, … Parameter List Length 20000h (128KB) Since the microcode size varies, the last block of microcode data may not fall on...

  • Page 113: Read Capacity

    Chapter 2 — Decoder Command Set Guide READ CAPACITY (OpCode 0x25, 10 bytes) reports the decoder’s MPEG FIFO buffer size in terms of Logical READ CAPACITY Block Address and Block Length in bytes. Table 2-22.READ CAPACITY Command Format The decoder returns only the last Logical Block Address; it does not support Partial Media Indicator (PMI).

  • Page 114: Request Sense

    CineCast HD Version 2.6 Installation and User Manual Returns the MPEG buffer (FIFO) capacity of the decoder as shown below. Bytes 0–3 Number of Return: 64-K Blocks 1.5MB = (1 + 3071) × 512 3071, 0BFFh REQUEST SENSE (OpCode 0x03, 6 bytes) command causes the decoder to transfer detailed sense REQUEST SENSE (error) data to the initiator.
  • Page 115 Chapter 2 — Decoder Command Set Guide The decoder can return the following 20 bytes of Sense Data: Byte Valid Error Code (70h) Segment Number (00h) FileMrk Rsvd Sense Key Information Additional Sense Length (0Ch) Command-Specific Information 8-11 Additional Sense Code Additional Sense Code Qualifier Field Replaceable Unit Code SKSV...
  • Page 116 CineCast HD Version 2.6 Installation and User Manual Field Returned Value Additional Sense Length Command Specific Info Additional Sense Code Depends on Error Condition Additional Sense Code Qualifier Depends on Error Condition Field Replaceable Unit Code SKSV Sense Key Specific Decoder Event Code Depends on Error Condition * See sections below for definition of possible error conditions and error codes...
  • Page 117 Chapter 2 — Decoder Command Set Guide Supported Additional Sense Code (ASC) and Sense Code Qualifiers (ASCQ): Sense Sense Sense Key Meaning Code Qual. 0h — No Sense No additional Sense Information 1h – Recovered Error Recovered data with error correction added SCSI parity error Genlock sync lost (video acquisition error) Lip sync occurred...

  • Page 118: Sense Data Error Codes

    CineCast HD Version 2.6 Installation and User Manual Sense Data Error Codes After Power-up, SCSI Reset, or Bus Device Reset The Vela HD MPEG-2 decoder will respond only with SCSI Status Check Condition without transfer of data to any SCSI command except INQUIRY...
  • Page 119 Chapter 2 — Decoder Command Set Guide TEST UNIT READY Always returns Good status, except after power-up, SCSI Reset, or Bus Device Reset. “Illegal request, invalid field within CDB.” A reserved or specific field contains invalid data. SCSI Status Check Condition Sense Key Additional Sense Code and Qualifier 2400h...
  • Page 120 CineCast HD Version 2.6 Installation and User Manual INQUIRY “Illegal request, invalid field within CDB.” A reserved or specific field contains invalid data. SCSI Status Check Condition Sense Key Additional Sense Code and Qualifier 2400h MODE SELECT “Illegal request, invalid field within CDB.” A reserved or specific field contains invalid data.
  • Page 121 Chapter 2 — Decoder Command Set Guide REQUEST SENSE “Illegal request, invalid field within CDB.” A reserved or specific field contains invalid data. SCSI Status Check Condition Sense Key Additional Sense Code and Qualifier 2400h Otherwise Returns Good status. Decoder playback status and error reporting does not influence SCSI Status.
  • Page 122 CineCast HD Version 2.6 Installation and User Manual WAIT FOR CONDITION (032h) (special case) ” “Timeout expired: medium error, no additional sense information. SCSI Status Check Condition Sense Key Additional Sense Code and Qualifier 0000h Additional Sense Bytes 18 & 19 0307h “Wait for two frames left”...
  • Page 123 Chapter 2 — Decoder Command Set Guide BUSY SCSI Status may be returned if decoder has not entirely finished executing the last decoder command. (Retry command.) When genlock is enabled [via (45h) command, command code 0016h], DECODER and the genlock request is not present (bit 15 of command = 0): SCSI Status Check Condition Sense Key...

  • Page 124: Mpeg Decoder Playback Errors

    CineCast HD Version 2.6 Installation and User Manual After the last transfer to fill the flash memory, the decoder will return Good status to the requesting initiator. All other initiator IDs will be set to “Unit attention, microcode has changed.” SCSI Status Check Condition Sense Key...

  • Page 125: Overlapped Commands

    Chapter 2 — Decoder Command Set Guide Parity Errors during Data phase The decoder will complete the data transfer containing the parity error. The decoder will return a Check Condition with the sense data set to “Recovered error, SCSI parity error.” SCSI Status Check Condition Sense Key...

  • Page 126: Mpeg Write (10)

    CineCast HD Version 2.6 Installation and User Manual MPEG WRITE (10) (Opcode 0x2A, 10 bytes) This command is currently being used for the transfer of MPEG data to the Vela SCSI decoder. Format of the (10) command: WRITE Table 2-27.MPEG WRITE (10) Command Format The 1.5MB of DRAM is divided into twenty-four 64-K buffers.
  • Page 127 64K. All SCSI read and write transfer lengths are expressed in logical blocks, not bytes. A logical block is defined for the Vela SCSI decoder as 512 bytes/block. Thus, the minimum size which can be transferred in the...

  • Page 128: Mpeg Play Command (No Frame Counting)

    CineCast HD Version 2.6 Installation and User Manual connects from the bus. If the decoder has empty space in the DRAM buffer, the decoder will immediately reconnect to the bus and transfer the MPEG data. If no buffers are available, the decoder will wait until room is available. If the decoder is not playing back, all s are rejected.
  • Page 129 Chapter 2 — Decoder Command Set Guide Flowchart 2-1. MPEG PLAY Command Not Using Frame Counting MPEG PLAY Command (With Frame Counting)
  • Page 130 CineCast HD Version 2.6 Installation and User Manual Flowchart 2-2. MPEG PLAY Command With Frame Counting MPEG PLAY Command (With Frame Counting)

  • Page 131: Special Cases - Playback End

    Chapter 2 — Decoder Command Set Guide Pre-Black This is an eight-bit pre-black interval in video frames. A value of 0h uses default pre-black of 1 (display first frame). Minimum pre-black is one frame. Pre-black frames can be set to 1 if the MPEG file starts on a Group of Pictures (GOP) boundary, i.e., starting on a closed GOP.
  • Page 132 CineCast HD Version 2.6 Installation and User Manual Case 1 — Terminal Frame Count within the last 1.5MB of data. This is the ideal case where the host system hits the End-of-File before the decoder stops playback. After the last , the host sends a MPEG WRITE RESET BUFFER...

  • Page 133: Mpeg Decoder Playback Errors

    Chapter 2 — Decoder Command Set Guide MPEG Decoder Playback Errors During the playback of MPEG files, decoder error conditions can result from a lack of data or from an MPEG stream syntax error. These errors are not the result of a bad SCSI command, but are a result of corrupt or insufficient data being sent to the decoder.
  • Page 134 CineCast HD Version 2.6 Installation and User Manual MPEG Data Underflow This condition results from either (1), the starvation of data during playback; or (2), the end of data in the buffers was reached before terminal frame count was reached. This is a fatal playback error, in which the decoder informs the host system that playback has stopped.

  • Page 135: Error Reporting

    Chapter 2 — Decoder Command Set Guide playback is not active. If a is received when the decoder is not playing a WRITE stream, the following error will be returned: “Illegal request, write protected — MPEG Write while not playing.” SCSI Status Check Condition Sense Key...

  • Page 136: Genlock Loss Error

    CineCast HD Version 2.6 Installation and User Manual Genlock Loss Error RECOVERED ERROR, GENLOCK SYNC LOST (as defined in SCSI spec., Video Acquisition Error) This error is reported when the decoder loses the genlock input sync. This error will only be reported when genlock mode is enabled (see (45h) com- DECODER mand, code 0016h Set Genlock Mode).

  • Page 137: Collision Errors

    Chapter 2 — Decoder Command Set Guide Collision Errors This happens when the video/audio channel buffers in the MPEG decoder collide (read and write pointer collision). This can happen when there is an error in the stream or on a mid-stream start. RECOVERED ERROR, RECOVERED DATA WITH ERROR CORRECTION APPLIED SCSI Status...

  • Page 138: Midstream Start

    CineCast HD Version 2.6 Installation and User Manual Midstream Start If a midstream start fails to find a valid video sequence header within the 1.5MB buffer, playback stops and the following error is returned: SCSI Status Check Condition Sense Key Additional Sense Code and Qualifier 1800h Additional Sense Bytes 18 &...

  • Page 139: The Video Playback Controller

    Introduction This chapter describes MPEG video playback through the CineCast HD decod- er using the Microsoft Windows operating system and the Vela MPEG Playback Controller application. The application is loaded during the system software in- stallation process described in Chapter 1 of this manual.
  • Page 140 Decoder Icons – The Playback Controller application can be used with any SCSI decoder produced by Vela. For this reason, the type, or Vela family, of installed SCSI decoder can be ascertained by simply looking at the icon image...
  • Page 141 Chapter 3 — The Video Playback Controller PLAYLIST Button – Click to bring up the Playlist window. Playlist allows the user to create, modify and/or play back a list of MPEG files. See (“Using Playlist,” page 133). Playlist files have a “.vpl” extension. PLAY Button –...
  • Page 142 CineCast HD Version 2.6 Installation and User Manual PROPERTIES Button – Click this button to bring up tabbed proper- ties windows for the decoder hardware, individual video clips, and the current status of a particular decoder. See Figure 3-14. DYNAMIC SETTINGS Button – Click to bring up Dynamic Settings windows for a selected decoder.

  • Page 143: Using Playlist

    Chapter 3 — The Video Playback Controller Using Playlist The CineCast Playlist feature is used to create, modify, and/or play back a list of files in the playlist. In order to do this, activate the Playlist GUI by clicking on the Playlist button on the playback controller window (Figure 3-1). For an explanation of buttons and features on the toolbar, refer to “Playback Con- troller Window,”...

  • Page 144: Saving A Playlist File

    CineCast HD Version 2.6 Installation and User Manual “Seamless” Indicator – This indicator, located on the Play- list GUI window (Figure 3-2), shows whether or not a playlist is seamless. “Seamless in red means that the playback will have black between clips in the playlist. “Seamless” in green means that the play- back will not have black between clips.
  • Page 145 Chapter 3 — The Video Playback Controller Figure 3-4. Playlist “Open Files” Window Figure 3-5. Playlist “Save As” Window...

  • Page 146: Setup Window: Playback Tab

    CineCast HD Version 2.6 Installation and User Manual Setup Window: Playback Tab Figure 3-6. Setup Window (Playback Tab) (Figure 3-6) Click on the Playback tab of the Setup window to set parameters for clip playback. Seamless – Allows clips to play back to back in Loop mode. Pre-Black –...
  • Page 147 Chapter 3 — The Video Playback Controller Pause on Single Field – Select frame freeze vs. field freeze when using “Pause” or “Freeze on Underrun.” Freeze on Last Frame – Freezes video on last frame of video file. Hold Last Frame on Stop – Stops video playback immediately and freezes the frame of the last image.

  • Page 148: Setup Window: Audio Tab

    Radio buttons determine the analog headroom of 18dB or 20 dB. This only affects the analog outputs and does not affect the digital/embedded audio. Default is 18 dB headroom to match Vela encoders. Click OK to save current (changed) settings. Click Cancel to dismiss the window without saving any changes that may have been entered.

  • Page 149: Setup Window: Video Tab

    Chapter 3 — The Video Playback Controller Setup Window: Video Tab Figure 3-8. Setup Window (Video Tab) (Figure 3-8) Click on the Video tab of the Setup window to set various video parameters as needed for each decoder channel. Video Info – Selects the input stream: AutoDetect MPEG-2 Program stream MPEG-1 System stream...

  • Page 150: Setup Window: Cueing Tab

    CineCast HD Version 2.6 Installation and User Manual Setup Window: Cueing Tab Figure 3-9. Setup Window (Cueing Tab) (Figure 3-9) Click on the Cueing tab of the Setup window to set Trigger mode parameters. Trigger mode can be disabled, as in this example, or can be set to pause on the first frame of video.

  • Page 151: Setup Window: Cueing Tab

    Chapter 3 — The Video Playback Controller Setup Window: Cueing Tab Figure 3-10.Setup Window (Cueing Tab): GPIN (Figure 3-10) If “Use External Trigger Function” is selected, a selection list box comes up, from which the external trigger source is selected. Default is General Purpose Interface GPIN1.

  • Page 152: Setup Window: Cueing Tab

    CineCast HD Version 2.6 Installation and User Manual Setup Window: Cueing Tab Figure 3-11.Setup Window (Cueing Tab): LTC Input (Figure 3-11) This illustrations shows the Setup window (Cueing tab) if External LTC is selected in the Trigger Source list box. This allows the manual input of a particular time code for triggering purposes.

  • Page 153: Setup Window: Error Log Tab

    Chapter 3 — The Video Playback Controller Setup Window: Error Log Tab Figure 3-12.Setup Window (Error Log Tab) (Figure 3-12) This window is used to enable or disable error checking and report- ing for loss of genlock errors, audio/video channel buffer errors, MPEG stream decoder errors, etc.

  • Page 154: Setup Window: Firmware Upgrade Tab

    Setup Window: Firmware Upgrade Tab Figure 3-13.Setup Window (FW Upgrade Tab) (Figure 3-13) Vela periodically releases new versions of firmware for its decod- ers. A firmware upgrade can be accomplished by clicking on the FW Upgrade tab of the Setup window.

  • Page 155: Properties Window: Product Tab

    Chapter 3 — The Video Playback Controller Properties Window: Product Tab Figure 3-14.Properties Window (Product Tab) (Figure 3-14) Product information may be found by clicking on the Product tab of the Properties window. Comprehensive information is displayed for the decod- er(s) and product(s) in use.

  • Page 156: Properties Window: Clip Properties Tab

    CineCast HD Version 2.6 Installation and User Manual Properties Window: Clip Properties Tab Figure 3-15.Properties Window (Clip Properties Tab) (Figure 3-15) Click on the Clip Properties tab of the Properties window to display information on the currently-selected video clip. Default Program Selection – Enabling this checkbox allows for the selection of a particular Program ID (PID), the parameters of which will be displayed.

  • Page 157: Properties Window: Decoder Status Tab

    Chapter 3 — The Video Playback Controller Properties Window: Decoder Status Tab Figure 3-16.Properties Window (Decoder Status Tab) (Figure 3-16) Click on the Decoder Status tab to display information on the current state of the selected decoder channel. Play – Displays when playback is active. Queue –...
  • Page 158 CineCast HD Version 2.6 Installation and User Manual Last Decoder Command – Indicates the last command code executed by the decoder firmware. Frame Count – Returns the current frame number. Data Underflow Error Count – Returns the number of data underflows since power-up/reset.

  • Page 159: Dynamic Settings Window: Default

    Chapter 3 — The Video Playback Controller Dynamic Settings Window: Default Figure 3-17.Dynamic Settings Window (Default View) (Figure 3-17) Click on Dynamic Settings from the Playback Controller bar to display and change the following playback parameters: Blank Video Button – Video is muted while audio playback continues. Playback (Freeze on Stop) –...

  • Page 160: Dynamic Settings Window: Inline

    CineCast HD Version 2.6 Installation and User Manual IBM Decoder Audio Adjacent channel Crystal Audio output #1 Crystal Audio output #1 Adjacent channel Crystal Audio Crystal Audio output #2 output #2 Adjacent channel IBM Decoder Audio In addition, the primary and secondary audio sources may be set to stereo, left, or right-only by clicking the desired radio buttons.
  • Page 161 Chapter 3 — The Video Playback Controller Figure 3-18.Dynamic Settings Window (Inline: Immediate) Figure 3-19.Dynamic Settings Window (Inline: Output)
  • Page 162 CineCast HD Version 2.6 Installation and User Manual Figure 3-20.Dynamic Settings Window (Inline: Input) Figure 3-21.Dynamic Settings Window (Inline: Frames)

  • Page 163: Expert Settings Window

    Chapter 3 — The Video Playback Controller Expert Settings Window Figure 3-22.Expert Settings Window (Video Tab) (Figure 3-22) Click on Expert Settings from the Playback Controller bar to display and change video parameters. The following items appear under the Video tab: Auto Detect –...

  • Page 164: Playback Controller Window

    CineCast HD Version 2.6 Installation and User Manual Color Bars – When the Color Bars button is clicked, color bars and an audio tone will be output on the selected decoder channel in either NTSC or PAL format, depending on the default resolution. To end the bars and tone signal, click on the Color Bars button again (toggle).

  • Page 165: Maintenance And Repair

    Chapter 4 Maintenance and Repair Introduction The Vela CineCast Models 2000-0600 (HD/1) and 0600-1 (HD/2) rack-mount decoders require very little maintenance and should require minimal repair during its useful lifetime. Power supply, fan, and fuse replacement, along with fan filter cleaning, are repair items covered in this chapter.

  • Page 166: Fan Replacement

    CineCast HD Version 2.6 Installation and User Manual Fan Replacement The Vela CineCast Model 2000-0422 Quad Pro decoder is not designed to oper- ate for extended periods of time without a properly functioning fan blower. If the front panel LED display indicates a fan failure, or if it is otherwise determined that the fan is inoperative (possibly during filter maintenance), then the fan must be replaced.

  • Page 167: Fuse Replacement

    6. Install the new primary power supply assembly. Installation procedure is the reverse of the removal procedure. Fuse Replacement For equipment protection, the Vela CineCast HD/1 and HD/2 incorporate a pair of 2A Slo-Blo line fuses that are located within the AC power receptacle. The fuse replacement procedure is as follows: 1.
  • Page 168 CineCast HD Version 2.6 Installation and User Manual Figure 4-1. HD/1 and HD/2 Decoder Front View (Front Panel Removed) Fuse Replacement...

  • Page 169: Appendix A Specifications

    Appendix A Specifications Data Input • Stream types: MPEG Elementary streams MPEG-1 System streams MPEG-2 Program streams MPEG-2 Transport streams MPEG-2 Packetized Elementary streams (PES) • MPEG-1 video compression encapsulated in MPEG-2 Program and Transport streams • MPEG-1 System streams from 1 to 15Mbps, plus audio plus encapsulation layer •...
  • Page 170 CineCast HD Version 2.6 Installation and User Manual Video I/O: • Digital Video Output SMPTE 292M HD SDI ±10% Signal Level: 800mv Rise and Fall Time: <270 pS Overshoot: <10% • Component Analog Video Output Analog Component YUV or RGB with Hsync & Vsync, software selectable out- put format (P&D connector) •...
  • Page 171 Appendix A — Specifications Audio Output: • Digital Audio Triple digital AES/EBU, 75 ohms, dual stereo/dual channel (compressed or uncompressed) Connector: P&D • Analog Audio 4 channels, balanced or unbalanced Connector: P&D Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz ±0.2dB Line Output Level: 0VU = +4dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 88dB Minimum Total Harmonic Distortion: THD + N <0.03%, 1kHz @ +4dBm output level Stereo Separation: >80dB...
  • Page 172 • Amplitude: 1.5V ±0.5V across 1-Kohm load • Rise and fall time: 40µs ±10µs • Balanced input • Connector Interface: Incorporated within the two 44-pin high-density D-Sub connectors Model 2000-2165 Decoder Board Dimensions • PCI Standard Outline Power Requirements • +5VDC ±5% @ 1.5A (typ) •...
  • Page 173 Appendix A — Specifications Power Requirements • 110/220 VAC, 50/60 Hz • Power Consumption: 75 VA Operating Environment • Temperature Operating: 41° to 104°F (5° to 40°C) Non-operating: -40° to 150°F (-40° to 65°C) • Humidity (Non-condensing) Operating: 10% to 90% Non-operating: 5% to 95% (packaged) External Connector Summary (per Output Channel) •...
  • Page 174 • Special effects — fade to black or color; fade from black or color to video; audio fade to and from mute (future release). • Over-the-Top Busses • VIP 2.0 Bus. VGA support for HD via VIP 2.0. • Vela Media Bus (only affects SDI output) Specifications subject to change without notice.

  • Page 175: Index

    Index .vpl ......133 Bus Arbitration ....11 A/B Switch .
  • Page 176 CineCast HD Version 2.6 Installation and User Manual E-Cinema ..... . . 1 Gain U ......71 EEPROM .
  • Page 177 Index LUN ......44 P&D Connector ....14 Page Code .
  • Page 178 CineCast HD Version 2.6 Installation and User Manual Seamless Playlist ....134 Sense Code Qualifiers ... 107 Qlogic™...
  • Page 179 Windows NT™ ... . 7, 19, 129 Vela Media Bridge ....1 Windows NT Service Pack ..19 Video Acquisition Error .

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