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  • Page 1 HDC-8223 HD-Down Converter and Distribution Amplifier User Manual...
  • Page 2 Ross has become well known for the Ross Video Code of Ethics. It guides our interactions and empowers our employees. I hope you enjoy reading it below. If anything at all with your Ross experience does not live up to your expectations be sure to reach out to us at solutions@rossvideo.com.
  • Page 3 © 2014 Ross Video Limited. Ross®, openGear®, and any related marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Ross Video Ltd. All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies. PATENTS ISSUED and PENDING. All rights reserved. No part of this publication...

  • Page 4: 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 5 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”...
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  • Page 7 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 •...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Before You Begin ........................ 2-2 Static Discharge..................... 2-2 Unpacking......................2-2 Installing the HDC-8223...................... 2-3 Rear Modules for the HDC-8223 ................2-3 Installing a Rear Module ..................2-3 Installing the HDC-8223 ..................2-4 Cabling for the HDC-8223 ....................2-5 Audio Cabling ....................... 2-6 User Controls Control and Monitoring Features..................
  • Page 10 DashBoard Status/Error Indicators and Displays..............6-3 Basic Troubleshooting Checks..................... 6-4 Processing Error Troubleshooting..................6-5 Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors............... 6-6 Specifications Technical Specifications ...................... 7-2 Service Information Troubleshooting Checklist ....................8-2 Warranty and Repair Policy ....................8-3 ii • Contents HDC-8223 User Manual (Iss. 01)

  • Page 11: Introduction

    A Word of Thanks Congratulations on choosing an openGear HDC-8223 HD Down Converter and Distribution Amplifier. Your HDC-8223 is part of a full line of products within the openGear Terminal Equipment family of products, backed by Ross Video's experience in engineering and design expertise since 1974.

  • Page 12: Overview

    Overview The HDC-8223 is a monitoring quality down-converter that also offers optional audio support. The down-converted SDI and analog composite signals are selected through four, 2:1 crosspoints allowing any combination of SD-SDI or analog composite (CVBS) outputs on the four card processed video outputs.

  • Page 13: Video Subsystem Overview

    The HDC-8223 video subsystem also provides the functions described below. Rear Modules The HDC-8223 physically interfaces to system video connections at the rear of its frame using a rear module. All inputs and outputs shown in Figure 1.3 enter and exit the card via the card edge backplane connector.

  • Page 14: Timecode Processor

    PRIORITY / BUFFER / ATC_VITC TIMECODE DETECT/EXTRACT SELECT FORMAT PROC / EMBED SDI ATC_LTC DETECT/EXTRACT VIDEO OUTPUT (TO SDI DA AND VIDEO DAC) INSERT CONTROL LINE NUMBER CONTROL Figure 1.1 Timecode Processor 1–4 • Introduction HDC-8223 User Manual (Iss. 01)

  • Page 15: Audio Overview

    EMBED CH 1 - CH16 EMBEDDED CH 3 EMBEDDED CH 5 DM-L EMBEDDED CH 6 EMBEDDED CH 9 DM-R EMBEDDED CH 11 Figure 1.2 Audio Down Mix Functional Block Diagram with Example Sources HDC-8223 User Manual (Iss. 01) Introduction • 1–5...

  • Page 16: Simplified Block Diagrams

    Simplified Block Diagrams This sections provides functional block diagrams of the HDC-8223 based on the rear module that the card is installed in. R2-8223 Overview Figure 1.3 outlines the workflow of the HDC-8223 when installed with the R2-8223 full rear module.

  • Page 17: R2C-8223 Rear Module

    R2C-8223 Rear Module Figure 1.4 outlines the workflow of the HDC-8223 when installed with the R2C-8223 full rear module. RCLK Copy 1 RCLK Copy 2 SDI SERIALIZER / 4 x DA SDI/CVBS OUT 1 SDI/CVBS OUT 2 SD VIDEO DAC...

  • Page 18: Documentation Terms And Conventions

    “openGear frame” refers to the DFR-8321 series and OG3-FR series frames and any available options unless otherwise noted. • “Operator” and “User” refer to the person who uses HDC-8223. • “R2-8223” refers to the full rear module that provides four reclocked outputs and four processed outputs.

  • Page 19: Installation

    Installation In This Chapter This chapter provides instructions for installing the Rear Module(s) for the HDC-8223, installing the card into the openGear frame, and cabling details. The following topics are discussed: • Before You Begin • Installing the HDC-8223 •...

  • Page 20: Before You Begin

    Unpacking Unpack each HDC-8223 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 21: Installing The Hdc-8223

    Installing the HDC-8223 This section outlines how to install a rear module and HDC-8223 in an openGear frame. The same procedure applies regardless of the rear module. Rear Modules for the HDC-8223 The R2-8223 Full Rear Module or the R2C-8223 Full Rear Module can be used.

  • Page 22: Installing The Hdc-8223

    Installing the HDC-8223 This section outlines how to install the HDC-8223 in an openGear frame. If the HDC-8223 is to be installed in any compatible frame other than a Ross Video product, refer to the frame manufacturer’s manual for specific instructions.

  • Page 23: Cabling For The Hdc-8223

    75ohms. It is not necessary to terminate unused outputs. R2-8223 Cabling Overview The HDC-8223 can be used with the R2-8223 Full Rear Module. Each rear module occupies two slots and accommodates one card. This rear module provides two HD/SD-SDI coaxial inputs, four output copies of the re-clocked inputs, and four processed coaxial outputs (can be configured as analog composite or SD-SDI).

  • Page 24: Audio Cabling

    3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each wire on each connector. 4. Once the cables are wired to the connectors, install the connectors on the terminal blocks for the rear module. 2–6 • Installation HDC-8223 User Manual (Iss. 01)

  • Page 25: User Controls

    User Controls In This Chapter There are two methods for monitoring the HDC-8223: via DashBoard, or using the LEDs and switches on the card-edge. This chapter provides a general overview of the controls available on the card-edge of the HDC-8223.

  • Page 26: Control And Monitoring Features

    Control and Monitoring Features This section describes the HDC-8223 card-edge status LEDs and display. These LEDs and the display show status and error conditions relating to the card itself and remote (network) communications (where applicable). Because these LEDs are part of the card itself and require no external interface, the LEDs are particularly useful in the event of communications problems with external devices such as network remote control devices.

  • Page 27: Operation

    Operation In This Chapter This chapter provides information for operating your HDC-8223 and includes an overview of using DashBoard, ancillary data line locations and ranges, and notes on some of the specific features of the HDC-8223. The following topics are discussed: •...

  • Page 28: Control And Display Descriptions

    The functions and related parameters available on the HDC-8223 are organized into function submenus, which consist of parameter groups. Figure 4.1 shows how the HDC-8223 and its submenus are organized, and also provides an overview of how navigation is performed between cards, function submenus, and parameters.

  • Page 29: Using Dashboard

    2. Launch DashBoard by double-clicking its icon on your desktop. 3. Ensure that the openGear frame with the HDC-8223 card(s) is displayed in the Tree View located on the left-side of the DashBoard window. It may take 30 seconds or more to update the Tree View.

  • Page 30: Ancillary Data Line Number Locations And Ranges

    Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges Table 4.1 lists typical default output video VANC line number locations for various ancillary data items that may be passed or handled by the HDC-8223. Table 4.1 Typical Ancillary Data Line Number Locations/Ranges Default Line No.
  • Page 31 Dolby® Metadata = 13 resolved AFD = 18 Dolby® Metadata = 13 CARD 1 CARD n AFD Insertion corrected to use VANC line 18 Figure 4.3 Example VANC Line Number Allocation — Corrected HDC-8223 User Manual (Iss. 01) Operation • 4–5...

  • Page 32: Timecode

    BUFFER / FORMAT SDI VITC Waveform DETECT/EXTRACT FREE RUN (INTERNAL COUNT) 525i SDI with ATC_VITC with VITC Waveform INSERT CONTROL LINE NUMBER CONTROL Figure 4.7 Using SDI ATC_VITC and VITC Waveform Timecode Data 4–6 • Operation HDC-8223 User Manual (Iss. 01)

  • Page 33: Example Case C

    In this example, even though an ATC_LTC could be available to substitute for ATC_VITC not being present, the HDC-8223 will refer to no timecode output since the choice of Disable Output “out-prioritizes” ATC_LTC with the settings seen in Figure 4.9. The choices shown in Figure 4.10 will allow ATC_LTC to “out-prioritize”...

  • Page 34: Closed Captioning

    HDC-8223 Packet is marked from closed captioning Data Not Present source external to the HDC-8223 that no data is present Packet from closed captioning source external to the HDC-8223 is not properly identified...

  • Page 35: Reticules

    “Reticules Tabs” on page 5-13. Overview The HDC-8223 allows any combination of the reticule/overlay markers to be applied to the output video. Sizing and other characteristics for each type of marker can be set. Safe Action Area Reticule...

  • Page 36: Output Audio Routing Controls

    Meter shows level as affected by level control. Note — Although the HDC-8223 can pass non-PCM data, such as Dolby® E® or AC-3, setting the gain control to any setting other than default 0 will corrupt Dolby® data. Center Mix Ratio Control The default setting is recommended to maintain center-channel predominance in downmix representative to that of the original source 5-channel mix.
  • Page 37 This control is useful for correcting lip sync problems when video and audio paths in the chain experience differing overall delays. Note — Delay settings are applied to embedded as well as analog audio outputs. HDC-8223 User Manual (Iss. 01) Operation • 4–11...

  • Page 38: Firmware Upgrades

    Installs on Next ”. Reboot 6. Click Load Selected Firmware. The HDC-8223 holds directions to proceed with the upload, and performs the upload only when the card is manually rebooted (by pressing the Reboot button). 7. To cancel a deferred upload, click Cancel Pending Upgrade. The HDC-8223 reverts to the default settings that allow an immediate upload/upgrade.

  • Page 39: Operational Notes

    This section provides additional information for operating your HDC-8223. For More Information on... • on the menus and parameters available for the HDC-8223, refer to the chapter “DashBoard Menus” on page 5-1. Video Payload ID The Video Payload ID feature allows, where applicable, the display of payload identification in accordance with SMPTE 352M.
  • Page 40 4–14 • Operation HDC-8223 User Manual (Iss. 01)

  • Page 41: Dashboard Menus

    Timecode Tab • Video Payload ID Tab • Proc Control Tab • Closed Captioning Tab • Reticules Tabs • Output Audio Routing/Controls Tab • Presets/Firmware Upgrade Tab • Log Status Tab HDC-8223 User Manual (Iss. 01) DashBoard Menus • 5–1...

  • Page 42: Status Tabs

    Indicates the card model Indicates which licensed features are Product Options installed on the HDC-8223 Supplier Ross Video Ltd. Indicates the provider of the HDC-8223 Revision #.##.# Indicates the software version Build Date Indicates the build date of the software...

  • Page 43: Input Video Tab

    Signal is not present or is invalid. Emb Audio Status Reports the presence of each embedded (Groups 1-4) audio group for actively selected input (read-only) Failover criteria is simple signal presence. HDC-8223 User Manual (Iss. 01) DashBoard Menus • 5–3...

  • Page 44: Output Video Tab

    CVBS SD analog output. Disable Disables this feature Analog Video Enables chroma content in the CVBS Enable output Color Disable Disables this feature Enable Enables 75% color bars Test Pattern Disable Disables this feature 5–4 • DashBoard Menus HDC-8223 User Manual (Iss. 01)

  • Page 45: Scaler Tab

    0.1% steps; null = 0.0 Shifts vertical center of image down (negative value) or up (positive value); V Pan -74 to 74 values in percentage; range in 0.1% steps; null = 0.0 HDC-8223 User Manual (Iss. 01) DashBoard Menus • 5–5...

  • Page 46: Video Alignment Tab

    A non-drifting display would indicate that upstream video is ref locked to the selected reference. 5–6 • DashBoard Menus HDC-8223 User Manual (Iss. 01)

  • Page 47: Timecode Tab

    Allows the current timecode count to be Advanced advanced on the output video Delays/advances or delays timecode by Offset Field 0*-1 one field Delays/advances or delays timecode by up Offset Frame 0*-1 to five frames HDC-8223 User Manual (Iss. 01) DashBoard Menus • 5–7...
  • Page 48 VITC1 and VITC2 packets Enabled ATC_VITC Legacy do not conform to SMPTE 12M-2-2008 Support preferences. As such, ATC_VITC legacy support should be enabled only if required by downstream equipment. Disabled Disables this feature 5–8 • DashBoard Menus HDC-8223 User Manual (Iss. 01)
  • Page 49 If failover to Free Run occurs due to loss of external timecode(s), the Free Run Apply Free Run count assumes its initial count from the Confirm Values last valid externally supplied count. HDC-8223 User Manual (Iss. 01) DashBoard Menus • 5–9...

  • Page 50: Video Payload Id Tab

    Reports the 4byte SMPTE ID if a valid SDI # VPID status is detected Retains and inserts SMPTE 352M Enabled package on outputted SDI Video Payload ID Insertion SMPTE 352M package is removed from Disabled SDI outputs 5–10 • DashBoard Menus HDC-8223 User Manual (Iss. 01)

  • Page 51: Proc Control Tab

    Adjusts gain percentage applied to Saturation 0-200 Chroma channels. Range in 1% steps. Unity at 100%. Adjusts phase angle applied to Chroma. Color Phase -360 to 360 Range in 1° steps. Null is at 0°. HDC-8223 User Manual (Iss. 01) DashBoard Menus • 5–11...

  • Page 52: Closed Captioning Tab

    Caption Service is Marked as inactive. In this case, closed captioning Inactive data (if present) is still processed and passed by the HDC-8223 as normal. Enables the closed captioning insertion on the output. Enabled Closed captioning is set to standard default line number (Line 21).

  • Page 53: Reticules Tabs

    Provides a negative of the underlying Inverse Color image pixels. Note that Inverse setting Enable overrides Overlay Color setting. Sets the opacity of the overlay for both Opacity 0-100 white/black and inverse color modes. HDC-8223 User Manual (Iss. 01) DashBoard Menus • 5–13...

  • Page 54: Advanced Tab

    4:3 outputted image area Controls the horizontal positioning of the Ver Line Pos 0-100 line; percentage of 4:3 outputted image area Disable NTSC Legacy This menu item is not implemented. Enable 5–14 • DashBoard Menus HDC-8223 User Manual (Iss. 01)

  • Page 55: Output Audio Routing/Controls Tab

    Inverts the corresponding channel Allows relative gain (in dB) control for each corresponding destination analog audio output channel. Gain -80 to 20 Range is in 1.0dB steps where unity is 0dB. HDC-8223 User Manual (Iss. 01) DashBoard Menus • 5–15...

  • Page 56: Downmixer Tab

    (net audio delay Audio Bulk Delay offset setting adds delay in addition to any -33 to 3000 (msec) delay included by other actions). Range is in -1msec steps. Null is at 0msec. 5–16 • DashBoard Menus HDC-8223 User Manual (Iss. 01)

  • Page 57: Presets/Firmware Upgrade Tab

    Upgrade Firmware To Load loaded Controls v# (Currently Installed) Loads firmware as specified by the Load Selected Install Automatically Reboot After Upgrade Firmware setting Cancel Pending Cancel Cancels the upgrade Upgrade HDC-8223 User Manual (Iss. 01) DashBoard Menus • 5–17...

  • Page 58: Log Status Tab

    Table 5.19 summarizes the options available in the Log Status tab. Caution — The HDC-8223 FPGA is designed for a normal-range operating temperature around 85°C core temperature. Operation in severe conditions exceeding this limit for non-sustained usage are within device operating safe parameters, and can be allowed by setting the Thermal Shutdown control to Disable.

  • Page 59: Troubleshooting

    In This Chapter This chapter provides general troubleshooting information and specific symptom/corrective action for the HDC-8223 and its remote control interface. The HDC-8223 card requires no periodic maintenance in its normal operation; if any error indication occurs, use this chapter to correct the condition.

  • Page 60: Error And Failure Indicator Overview

    Error and Failure Indicator Overview The HDC-8223 card itself and its DashBoard menus (to varying degrees) provide error and failure indications. Depending on how the HDC-8223 card is being used (i.e, standalone or network controlled through DashBoard), check all available indications in the event of an error or failure condition.

  • Page 61: Dashboard Status/Error Indicators And Displays

    DashBoard Status/Error Indicators and Displays Table 6.1 shows and describes the DashBoard status indicators and displays. These indicator icons and displays show status and error conditions relating to the HDC-8223 card itself and remote (network) communications. Table 6.1 DashBoard Status Indicators Icons and Displays...

  • Page 62: Basic Troubleshooting Checks

    Table 6.2 Basic Troubleshooting Checks Item Checks On both the frame Network Controller Card and the HDC-8223, in all cases when power is being properly supplied there is always at least one indicator illuminated. Any card showing no illuminated indicators should be cause for concern.

  • Page 63: Processing Error Troubleshooting

    Table 6.3, follow the troubleshooting instructions provided. In the majority of cases, most errors are caused by simple errors where the HDC-8223 is not appropriately set for the type of signal being received by the card.

  • Page 64: Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors

    Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors Should any problem arise with this product that was not solved by the information in this section, please contact Ross Video Technical Support. Refer to the section “Contact Us”, located on the back cover of this manual, for contact information.

  • Page 65: Specifications

    Specifications In This Chapter This chapter provides the technical specification information for the HDC-8223. Note that specifications are subject to change without notice. The following topics are discussed: • Technical Specifications HDC-8223 User Manual (Iss. 01) Specifications • 7–1...

  • Page 66: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications This section includes the technical specifications for the HDC-8223. Table 7.1 HDC-8223 Technical Specifications Category Parameter Specification Number of Inputs 2 with manual select or failover Data Rates Supported SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 259M Serial Digital Video Inputs Impedance 75Ω...

  • Page 67: Service Information

    Service Information In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections: • Troubleshooting Checklist • Warranty and Repair Policy HDC-8223 User Manual (Iss. 01) Service Information • 8–1...

  • Page 68: Troubleshooting Checklist

    5. Card Exchange — Exchanging a suspect card with a card that is known to be working correctly is an efficient method for localizing problems to individual cards. 8–2 • Service Information HDC-8223 User Manual (Iss. 01)

  • Page 69: Warranty And Repair Policy

    FIVE (5) years from the date of shipment from our factory. In the event that your HDC-8223 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.
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  • Page 72 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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