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Flexible Matrix Router
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Installation, Configuration and
Operations Guide
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  • Page 1 Model 9430 Flexible Matrix Router 3G/HD/SD/ASI/310M Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Revision 1.2 SW v1.1.2...
  • Page 2 Focused On What You Need As the company has grown, more former TV station We’re focused on engineers have joined Ensemble Designs and this wealth processing gear– of practical experience fuels the company’s innovation. 3G/HD/SD/ASI video, audio and optical modules.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Contents Preface Document Organization at a Glance Chapter 1: Introduction In this Chapter Purpose of Document Intended Audience Introductory Video from David Wood, Chief Design Engineer Additional Resources Chapter 2: System Overview...
  • Page 4 Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Chapter 3: Installation In this Chapter PART ONE: MODULE ASSEMBLY Original Orders Preassembled 9430 Router Module 9435 Dual Clean Switch Option 9430 and 9435 Fit in a Single Frame Slot...
  • Page 5 Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Chapter 4: Configuration In this Chapter The Router's Network Environment Avenue Touch Screen and Avenue PC Controls Initially Connecting to the Router Establishing Network Connectivity between Controlling Computer and 9430...
  • Page 6 Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Follow Paired Primary TSG Secondary TSG Port Configuration Choices Available According to Port Type For Fixed Input For Fixed Output For Bi-Directional Implementing Router Port Configuration Plan To Configure the Router’s Ports...
  • Page 7 Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Note on Frame Rates 50 Hz 59.94 Hz 60 Hz Configuring Internal Test Signal Generators Test Signal Generator Configuration Standard Pattern Switch Mark Vertical and Horizontal Timing Audio Embedding Audio Reference Level...
  • Page 8 Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide To Exit Direct Take Mode Accessing Ancillary Data with the Router Control Panel To Access Ancillary Data Router Operation with the Web Browser Interface Prerequisites Accessing the Web Browser Control Interface...
  • Page 9 Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Telnet TCP/IP Additional GPI and Serial Connections through JL Cooper eBOX SNMP Interface Programming Reference Document Software Development Kit (SDK) Accessing Features Unique to the 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Configuring External Control...
  • Page 10 Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Appendix A: Automation Protocols 1 Introduction 2 Conventions 3 Overview 4 Before You Begin 5 Understanding Profiles 6 Configuration 6.1 Profile Configuration 6.2 External Control Configuration 6.2.1 Connection Mode 6.2.2 Protocol Selection 6.2.3 Profile Selection...

  • Page 11: Preface

    Chapter 6: External Control Provides an overview of how the Router handles external control integration; the Router Control Panel GPI Inputs; supported control protocols, including Ensemble Designs’ unique Avenue FMR protocol that supports multiple simultaneous protocols and control profiles for external interfaces.
  • Page 12 Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Chapter Title Topics Covered Appendix A: Automation This appendix describes the various communication protocols Protocols available in the 9430 Flexible Matrix Router to support external control by an automation system. It also discusses the various means for connecting an external controller to the router.

  • Page 13: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Router to meet your facility’s needs. Because the Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router can accomodate such a broad range of applications, this document does not address every possible use of the Router. Rather, this document provides...

  • Page 14: Introductory Video From David Wood, Chief Design Engineer

    In addition to this document, please refer to these resources: • Introductory video by Cindy Zuelsdorf, Marketing, about the Avenue Flexible Matrix Router • Avenue Flexible Matrix Router Brochure • Avenue Flexible Matrix Router Quick Start Guide • Product page from the Ensemble Designs website www.ensembledesigns.com Page 14...

  • Page 15: Chapter 2: System Overview

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Chapter 2: System Overview In this Chapter This chapter addresses the following topics: • Hardware Elements • Applications • Example Diagram of Complete Router System with All Options Installed •...

  • Page 16: 9430 Router Module

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide 9430 Router Module The control system for the Router resides on this module. The control system, discussed at length in Chapter 4: Configuration, is accessed through a web browser interface.

  • Page 17: Long Distance Capability

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Long Distance Capability Because each Router Control Panel connects to the Router over Ethernet, and because Ethernet reaches much farther than coaxial cable, Router Control Panels can be physically located very far away from the Router if desired.

  • Page 18: Quality Control And Signal Monitoring

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Quality Control and Signal Monitoring The Flexible Matrix Router can be used for quality control and signal monitoring. In a smaller TV station, for example, personnel in engineering can monitor a variety of channels internally. For a larger facility, someone would be performing dedicated quality control monitoring.

  • Page 19: Example Diagram Of Complete Router System With All Options Installed

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Example Diagram of Complete Router System with All Options Installed The above diagram illustrates one 9430 Router Module with two 9440 I/O Expansion Modules, two 9435 Dual Clean Switch Submodules, and a Router Control Panel (5830). Such an implementation would have 30 Ports and four independent assignable Clean Switches.

  • Page 20: Router Expansion Example For A 21 In X 9 Out Router Configuration

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Router Expansion Example for a 21 In x 9 Out Router Configuration The 9430 and 9440 modules combine to form a Router with 20 or 30 Ports. They are joined together by three signal routing backplanes which provide the interconnection between the I/O ports on the 9440 and the 9430 core module.

  • Page 21: Example Diagram Of Router System Using One 9430, One 9440 And One 9435

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Example Diagram of Router System Using One 9430, One 9440 and One 9435 The Flexible Matrix Router is very versatile. Using the Router’s built-in configuration tools, you can create highly customized and sophisticated systems. This produces very efficient, compact solutions to a wide variety of system design challenges.

  • Page 22: Chapter 3: Installation

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Chapter 3: Installation In this Chapter This chapter consists of two parts: Part One: Module Assembly, describes how modules are assembled in the event that you need to add modules or submodules in the future. Original orders are delivered preassembled. Topics addressed include: •...

  • Page 23: Part One: Module Assembly

    PART ONE: MODULE ASSEMBLY Original Orders Preassembled For original orders, Ensemble Designs will assemble all modules (the 9430, 9435, and 9440 modules as applicable) before shipping them to your facility. You can then install the assembly into the Avenue frame as a single unit. However, if you add modules at a later time, these instructions will show you how to assemble and install them.

  • Page 24: 9435 Dual Clean Switch Option

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide 9435 Dual Clean Switch Option An optional 9435 Dual Clean Switch submodule can be mounted to one or both of the following: • the 9430 Router Module • the 9440 Expansion Module in the Expansion 1 position (the left hand position as viewed from...

  • Page 25: 9430 And 9435 Fit In A Single Frame Slot

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide 9430 and 9435 Fit in a Single Frame Slot Note that the 9435 fits within the slot profile of the 9430, so the combination of the two still occupies a single frame slot in either a 1RU or 3RU Avenue Frame.

  • Page 26: 9440 I/O Expansion Option

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide 9440 I/O Expansion Option A maximum of two 9440 I/O Expansion Modules can be attached to the 9430 Router Module, one per side. A 9440 I/O Expansion Module The 9440 I/O Expansion Modules are mechanically attached to a 9430 with screws and stand-offs.

  • Page 27: Sliding Routing Backplanes Through Slots In The 9430

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Sliding Routing Backplanes through Slots in the 9430 The routing backplanes slide through slots in the 9430 module, picking up electrical connections on each side from these slot connectors. From the top side of the 9430, gently insert the the routing backplanes through the slot connectors.

  • Page 28: Installing Stand-Offs On The 9440

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Installing Stand-Offs on the 9440 Install the four stand-offs on each 9440 using one screw per stand-off, as shown below. Stand-offs on the 9440 Expansion Module Aligning the 9440 with Routing Backplanes Align the 9440 with the routing backplanes.

  • Page 29: Example Of Completed Assembly

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Example of Completed Assembly The example shown below consists of one 9430 and two 9440s, with backplanes and stand-offs in place, providing 30 ports. This assembly is ready to install in an Avenue 3RU Frame.

  • Page 30: Installing The Bnc Plastic Overlays

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Installing the BNC Plastic Overlays On the rear of the Avenue frame, install the BNC plastic overlays provided onto the corresponding group of rear BNC connectors associated with the Router location.

  • Page 31: Digital Signal Connections

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Digital Signal Connections The digital inputs and outputs of the Router are all equally capable of supporting 3G SDI, HD SDI, SD SDI, DVB-ASI, SMPTE 310M and AES audio signals. Connections to sources and destinations are made with 75 ohm coaxial cable.

  • Page 32: Router Control Connections

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Router Control Connections Although the Avenue Frame system is equipped with both RS-232 and Ethernet interfaces, the 9430 has its own dedicated control connections. The communication bandwidth needed to support the live video thumbnails and the expectation on the part of third-party control systems (automation, event control) for a dedicated control port require this.

  • Page 33: Connecting A Timing Reference To The Avenue Frame

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Connecting a Timing Reference to the Avenue Frame In order to genlock the video resources in the Router (TSGs and Clean Switches) to a larger video system, connect a timing reference to the Master Reference Input on the Avenue Frame. This is a loop-through connection on the 3RU Frame which requires a termination.

  • Page 34: Router Control Panel Installation

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Router Control Panel Installation Connecting Ethernet Cable to RJ-45 Port Make an Ethernet connection to the RJ-45 port on the rear of the Router Control Panel. The Ethernet cable should be connected to a network Ethernet router or switch to make it accessible to the Router.

  • Page 35: Labeling Buttons

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Labeling Buttons The Router Control Panel comes with two button labeling options: 1. Pre-printed key cap inserts, described on this page, and 2. A customizable label template that generates a PDF, described on the next page.

  • Page 36: Second Method: Customizable Label Template

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Second Method: Customizable Label Template You can create your own customized button labels directly from one of your Profiles. (For more information about Profiles, see Creating and Editing Profiles on page 59.) The template draws from the Port names associated with the Profile you choose.
  • Page 37 Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide 5. Toward the bottom of the generated label page, click the Print icon. If you do not see this toolbar, move your mouse cursor across the screen. It may not constantly display itself.

  • Page 38: Gpi Control

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide GPI Control The Router Control Panel is equipped with 8 GPI (General Purpose Interface) inputs. These provide a simple, wire-per-function interface for applications such as: • Master Control Fault “Panic” Button •...

  • Page 39: Chapter 4: Configuration

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Chapter 4: Configuration In this Chapter This chapter covers the following topics: • The Router’s Network Environment • Avenue Touch Screen and Avenue PC Controls • Initially Connecting to the Router •...

  • Page 40: Initially Connecting To The Router

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Initially Connecting to the Router Establishing Network Connectivity between Controlling Computer and 9430 Please review the section Router Control Connections on page 32 if necessary to make sure you have network connectivity between your controlling computer and the 9430. It is critical that the controlling computer be networked to the “Y”...

  • Page 41: To Set The Subnet Mask

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Note that when using Avenue PC instead of the Touch Screen interface, after entering numbers into the number fields, you will need to hit the “enter” or “return” key for the change to register.

  • Page 42: Method Two: For Customers Not Using Avenue Touch Screen Or Avenue Pc

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Method Two: For Customers Not Using Avenue Touch Screen or Avenue PC Temporarily Changing IP Address on Controlling Computer When you initially power up the 9430 as received from the factory, it will take the self-assigned static IP address of 192.168.1.100.
  • Page 43 Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide 4. Enter the IP address and subnet mask settings as applicable, then click Apply. Example of network configuration settings for temporarily changing the IP address of a Mac to make the initial connection to the 9430...
  • Page 44 Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide 3. Double-click the Local Area Connection icon. The Local Area Connection Status window displays. 4. Click the Properties button. The Local Area Connection Properties window displays. www.ensembledesigns.com Page 44...
  • Page 45 Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide 5. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click the Properties button. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window displays. 6. Select the radio button for “Use the following IP address. ” 7. Enter the IP address and Subnet mask information as applicable, then click OK.

  • Page 46: To Set The Ip Address On The 9430 Router

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide To Set the IP Address on the 9430 Router 1. At this point, you are ready to connect to the Router from your web browser. Navigate to the URL http://192.168.1.100. The first time that you browse to the Router’s IP address, a web page displays with the message “Control Point Needed.
  • Page 47 Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide 3. From the left navigation panel, click Network. The Network window displays. 4. In the Address field, enter the IP address you want to use for the Router; for example, 10.123.222.100.

  • Page 48: Readjusting Controlling Computer's Ip Address To Be In Range Of Router's Newly Assigned Ip Address

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Readjusting Controlling Computer’s IP Address to be in Range of Router’s Newly As- signed IP Address Now that you have set the Router’s IP address away from its factory default in favor of an IP address suitable for your own network environment, you must change the IP address of the controlling computer once again so that it is in a compatible range with the Router’s new IP address.

  • Page 49: Establishing Initial Control Point And Profile For Administrator Functions

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Establishing Initial Control Point and Profile for Administrator Functions Now that you have set the Router’s IP address and subnet mask in a manner that suits your network environment, you can start the configuration process. From the controlling computer, connect to the 9430 to establish an initial Control Point for administrator functions.
  • Page 50 Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide 5. From the left navigation panel, click Network. The Network page displays. 6. Set the Gateway and DNS Server parameters according to your network configuration. In general, these settings will be required only in installations with extended networking requirements, such as a remote site connected by VPN.

  • Page 51: To Assign The Factory Default Profile To The Router Admin Control Point

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide To Assign the Factory Default Profile to the Router Admin Control Point You must assign a Profile that defines which sources and destinations this Control Point can access. To begin with, choose the Factory Default Profile. It provides access to the eight Inputs, two Test Signal Generators, and two Outputs of the basic 9430 module.
  • Page 52 Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Now that you have set the Router’s IP address, assigned a Profile and authorized an initial Control Point, you have access to all of the Router’s configuration settings. In the example just discussed, the Router Admin Control Point is specific to the controlling computer.

  • Page 53: Security And Administrative Access To Settings

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Security and Administrative Access to Settings All of the Router’s configuration parameters can be accessed through the Settings button in the upper left corner of the web interface. Without enabling a password, anyone with access to the Router (meaning anyone who has an authorized Control Point with an assigned Profile) can make changes to its Settings.

  • Page 54: Configuring The Router's Ports

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Configuring the Router's Ports Planning Router Port Configuration Typically, during the planning stage of your Router implementation, you would determine in advance how you want to initially use the router in terms of inputs, outputs, test signals and clean switches.

  • Page 55: Definitions Of Port Configuration Choices

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Definitions of Port Configuration Choices Port configuration choices are described below, followed by detailed examples. Unassigned For all Port Types A port can be set to Unassigned when it is not in use. This will remove it from the list of Sources and Destinations that can be assigned to a Control Profile.

  • Page 56: Secondary Tsg

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Secondary TSG For Fixed Output and Bi-directional Ports The Secondary TSG configuration delivers the test signal being generated in the Secondary TSG to an output port, independently of any user control of the switching matrix.

  • Page 57: Implementing Router Port Configuration Plan

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Implementing Router Port Configuration Plan Now that we have covered the background context for numbers and types of Router ports available and what the various configuration selections mean, you are ready to configure the Router’s ports.
  • Page 58 Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide On the Ports page, take the following steps for each port that you plan to use: 1. Select its Type from the Type drop-down control. 2. Indicate a Name (this is the Port’s name that is visible when creating Profiles).

  • Page 59: Creating And Editing Profiles

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Creating and Editing Profiles A Profile provides each Control Point with a configured view of the Sources and Destinations on the Router. A Profile defines which Sources and Destinations can be accessed from any given Control Point.

  • Page 60: Examples Of Profiles

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Examples of Profiles After the functions of the Ports have been defined, the available Sources and Destinations are selectively assigned to Profiles. Ports that are configured as Follow, Paired, or Unassigned are not available to a Profile since they cannot be “controlled.

  • Page 61: Mcr Profile Edited And Reordered To 8 X 3

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide MCR Profile Edited and Reordered to 8 x 3 This Profile has been edited to remove access to two of the Sources (ENG Rx 1 and News 1). In addition, blank spaces have been inserted to organize the selections as they are presented on a control panel.

  • Page 62: Mcr Profile Edited To 8 X 1

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide MCR Profile Edited to 8 x 1 This Profile has been further edited by removing two Destinations. The result is a Profile that allows control over only a single output. If assigned to a Router Control Panel (5830), this would effectively create a single destination panel.

  • Page 63: Establishing Control Points And Access Authentication

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Establishing Control Points and Access Authentication There are many ways to control the Router and many possible Control Points. In order to manage these and selectively limit access, each possible Control Point must be authenticated.

  • Page 64: Examples Of Control Points

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Examples of Control Points • 5830 Router Control Panel • Laptops, iPads and other computers using a web browser • External control using serial protocols Configuring the 5830 Router Control Panel Configuring the Router Control Panel involves: •...
  • Page 65 Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide The 5830 Settings > General window 1. From the left navigation panel, select Network. The Settings > Network window displays. The 5830 Settings > Network window showing the factory default settings www.ensembledesigns.com...
  • Page 66 Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Although the 9430 Router Module must use a fixed (static) IP Address, it is possible to operate the 5830 with either a static address or one that is automatically assigned by your network under DHCP.

  • Page 67: Creating A Control Point For The 5830 Panel

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Creating a Control Point for the 5830 Panel 1. Browse to the 9430 Settings > Control Points page. 2. Under the heading Add Control Point, enter a name for the 5830 Panel in the Name field.

  • Page 68: Configuring Other Control Points

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Configuring Other Control Points For control points other than Router Control Panels, such as iPads and web browsers, there are two methods for adding them. One method is to request access from a Control Point. The other method is to assign an IP address to a Control Point.

  • Page 69: Number Of Control Points That Can Operate Simultaneously

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Number of Control Points That Can Operate Simultaneously The Router performs best with a maximum of four control points operating simultaneously. The Router’s data bandwidth is shared across all of the control points. Each additional control point adds an incremental load on the system.

  • Page 70: Setting Up Timing And Genlock

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Setting Up Timing and Genlock The 9430 can be locked to a Frame Reference (through the Avenue Frame Master Reference input), or operated from an internal precision reference. The Reference Source control selects between those two choices.

  • Page 71: Note On Frame Rates

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Note on Frame Rates Despite the large number of video formats supported by the Router, there are only three possible frame rate families. 50 Hz The 50 Hz frame rate family includes 25 Hz and 50 Hz frame and field rates.

  • Page 72: Configuring Internal Test Signal Generators

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Configuring Internal Test Signal Generators The 9430 is equipped with two independent internal Test Signal Generators (TSG). These generators are driven from the genlock source chosen by the Reference Source control on the Timing and Genlock page.
  • Page 73 Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide The Test Signals configuration page www.ensembledesigns.com Page 73...

  • Page 74: Standard

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide The configuration controls for the TSGs as are follows: Standard Select the desired operating format and frame rate. Note: The choice of Standard for the Primary Test Signal Generator sets the System Frame Rate for the entire Router.

  • Page 75: Vertical And Horizontal Timing

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Vertical and Horizontal Timing The Vertical and Horizontal Timing controls adjust the timing of the TSG relative to the genlock reference. Setting the H and V parameters to 0 will “zero” time the TSG to the reference. Negative values will cause the TSG to be early with respect to the reference;...

  • Page 76: Audio Reference Level

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Audio Reference Level This control selects the Digital Reference Level for the audio tone generators. This sets the nominal reference level (or 0 VU for you old- school folks) relative to Digital Full Scale (DFS). This relationship is expressed on a logarithmic (decibel) scale.

  • Page 77: Slate Enable

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Slate Enable When enabled, the text which has been entered in the Slate Text field will appear over top of the test pattern. Slate Text Enter the desired Slate text in this field, then hit the Tab key or click outside of the Slate Text field. As with all of the configuration settings in the Router, this will be saved in non-volatile memory so that it persists when the Router is powered down.

  • Page 78: Switch Point Identification

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Switch Point Identification As described in the section Setting Up Timing and Genlock on page 70, the video format and horizontal and vertical timing for the Primary TSG determines timing and location of the switch point in the vertical interval.
  • Page 79 Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide When switching away from the TSG output with Switch Mark to a source without, there will be a momentary frame where the switching discontinuity will be visible. www.ensembledesigns.com Page 79...

  • Page 80: Working With The Clean Switch Option

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Working with the Clean Switch Option Each 9435 Dual Clean Switch Option provides two, independent Frame sync/Clean Switches. These resources can be deployed within the Router in a variety of ways. The physical location of the...
  • Page 81 Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide If an output port has been configured to Follow a Destination which has a Clean Switch assignment, that port will also deliver the Clean Switch output. That port set to Follow will not be seen as a destination on a control panel because there is still only one Destination.
  • Page 82 Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide By assigning a Clean Switch to a Source (input port), it is fed from that port and its output drives the routing matrix. This configuration is particularly useful with an asynchronous source. The frame sync feature of the Clean Switch means that this source will now be synchronous and timed on any output it is switched This is essentially the same as placing an external frame sync upstream of that router input.

  • Page 83: Clean Switch Configuration

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Clean Switch Configuration There are four sets of configuration controls, one for each of the possible Clean Switches. Each Clean Switch is configured independently. The Clean Switch configuration page www.ensembledesigns.com...

  • Page 84: Assign To

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide The configuration controls for the Clean Switches are as follows: Assign To Assign the Clean Switch to any of the Sources (Input Ports) or Destinations (Output Ports) that have been configured in the Port Configuration menu.

  • Page 85: Vertical And Horizontal Timing

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Vertical and Horizontal Timing This control adjusts the timing of the Clean Switch relative to the genlock reference. Setting the H and V parameters to 0 will “zero” time the CS, matching it to the reference. Negative values will cause the CS to be early with respect to the reference;...

  • Page 86: Audio Embed

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Audio Embed The Clean Switch supports 16 channels (four groups) of embedded audio. In order for the Clean Switch output to have a consistent configuration of audio, regardless of what is present on the input, individual enables are provided for each group.

  • Page 87: Chapter 5: Operations And Step-By-Step Procedures

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Chapter 5: Operations and Step-by-Step Procedures In this Chapter This chapter provides complete step-by-step procedures for each task that you can perform with the Router using the following control choices: •...

  • Page 88: To Perform A Take By Selecting Only A New Source

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide To Perform a Take by Selecting Only a New Source As long as the Destination that you want is already selected, you can perform a Take by selecting a new Source, then pressing the Take button.

  • Page 89: Router Operation With The Web Browser Interface

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Router Operation with the Web Browser Interface You can control the Router through its web browser user interface. You can perform takes, direct takes, gang, and gang combined with direct takes.

  • Page 90: About The Web Browser Interface

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide About the Web Browser Interface The web browser interface is organized into an upper area for Sources, and a lower area for Destinations. The relative size of the upper and lower areas can be resized by clicking and dragging along the location where the background color changes to differentiate the upper and lower areas of the window.

  • Page 91: Preferences

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Preferences Use the Preferences button, located in the upper right area of the browser window, to customize how the thumbnail images display. Sources and Destinations can be sized independently. Choose from small, medium and large.

  • Page 92: Message Bar

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Message Bar A Message Bar located in the lower right area of the browser window reflects your actions with respect to Sources and Destinations. For example, before you have taken any action, the Message Bar displays the message “Choose a Source or Destination.

  • Page 93: Performing Takes With A Web Browser

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Performing Takes with a Web Browser While performing a take is a straight forward task, it can be done using more than one method. To Perform a Take by Selecting a Source and a Destination 1.

  • Page 94: Performing Direct Takes With A Web Browser

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Performing Direct Takes with a Web Browser In Direct Take mode, you leave the same Destination selected while selecting different Sources with only one click. There is no need to click the Take button when in Direct Take mode.

  • Page 95: Performing Gang Takes With A Web Browser

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Performing Gang Takes with a Web Browser Gang Takes involve routing one Source at a time to a set of Destinations. To Perform a Gang Take 1. Click Gang in the lower left area of the browser window. The Gang button turns orange.

  • Page 96: Chapter 6: External Control

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Chapter 6: External Control The Router’s Approach to Control Integration The Router provides control from external systems like automation and event controllers. As there is a significant legacy of protocols and usage models in current practice, the Router supports a variety of external control protocols, offering a range of commands and control capabilities in order to make control integration as easy as possible.

  • Page 97: Avenue Fmr

    “Appendix A: Automation Protocols” on page 105. Avenue FMR Unique to the Avenue 9430/9440 Flexible Matrix Router, this is an ASCII (human readable) control protocol with an extensive command set, offering very useful and powerful external control functionality.

  • Page 98: Tcp/Ip

    It provides 24 GPI inputs, 24 GPI outputs and 4 serial connectors. Please see Using the JL Cooper eBOX with Ensemble Designs Avenue Equipment for a detailed description of the process of configuring the Router for GPIO (general purpose input/output) functionality using the eBOX.

  • Page 99: Configuring External Control

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Configuring External Control For each of the enabled interfaces, select the desired protocol. The mapping of that protocol to Sources and Destinations will be controlled by the Profile that is assigned to the interface. Any Profile can be edited to modify the Sources and Destinations that are available to it and the order in which they are listed.

  • Page 100: Grass Valley

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Chapter 7: Maintenance and Troubleshooting This chapter addresses certain known issues and possible issues that new users may encounter while becoming familiar with using the Flexible Matrix Router. Troubleshooting the Router Module (9430)

  • Page 101: Troubleshooting The Router Control Panel (5830)

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide expected behavior that you would see the message “Control Point Disabled. ” Please see Creating and Editing Profiles on page 59 and Establishing Control Points and Access Authentication on page 63 for more details on this issue.

  • Page 102: Software Updating

    This module is covered by a five year limited warranty. If you require service (under warranty or not), please contact Ensemble Designs and ask for customer service before you return the unit. This will allow the service technician to provide any other suggestions for identifying the problem and recommending possible solutions.

  • Page 103: Specifications

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Specifications 9430 Inputs Number Eight Signal Type HD Serial Digital 1.485 Gb/s, SMPTE 274M, 292M or 296M HD Serial Digital 2.97 Gb/s, SMPTE 424M, 425M SD Serial Digital 270 Mb/s, SMPTE 259M...
  • Page 104 Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide 9440 Inputs Number Up to ten, user configurable Signal Type Same as 9430 Impedance 75Ω Return Loss >15dB to 1.485 GHz Outputs Number Up to ten, user configurable Signal Type...

  • Page 105: Appendix A: Automation Protocols

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Appendix A: Automation Protocols Revision 1.1 1 Introduction This appendix describes the various communication protocols available in the 9430 Flexible Matrix Router to support external control by an automation system. It also discusses the various means for connecting an external controller to the router.

  • Page 106: Overview

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Syntax Example: @<Space>X:<Lvls>/<Dest>,<Src>[/<Dest>,<Src>…]<CR> The symbols in the above example are <Space>, <Lvls>, <Dest>, <Src>, and <CR>. The meaning of symbols like these will be defined as they occur throughout this document.

  • Page 107: Understanding Profiles

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide 5 Understanding Profiles Any device used to control the 9430 Router must be assigned a Profile. A Profile provides a configured view of the sources and destinations in the router. It determines which sources and destinations are accessible by the device.
  • Page 108 Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Table 3 Desired automation Src Src Name Router port number number Server 6 Input Port 3 Server 4 Input Port 4 Studio 3 Input Port 2 Network Feed Input Port 1...

  • Page 109: Configuration

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Figure 1 To change the number for a particular source or destination, simply edit the Profile and move the source or destination to its new position until the order produces the numbering scheme required by the automation system.

  • Page 110: 6.1 Profile Configuration

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide 6.1 Profile Configuration To access the Profile Editor, select Profiles in the Navigation Panel. Create or edit a Profile so the sources and destinations are in the order the automation system requires.
  • Page 111 Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide RS-232 The 9430 Router provides an RS-232 port for serial communications. The pin-out of the DB 9 serial connector used for this purpose is described in “Chapter 6: External Control” on page 96.

  • Page 112: 6.2.2 Protocol Selection

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide 6.2.2 Protocol Selection From the Protocol drop-down control, select which protocol the router and automation system will use to communicate. The details of the various protocols are discussed in Section 7, “Protocols, ” in this appendix.

  • Page 113: 7.1.1 Protocol Requirements

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide 7.1.1 Protocol Requirements • Sources and destinations are numbered starting at 0. • All commands begin with the ASCII STX character (02H). • Receipt of STX in the middle of a command discards all collected bytes and begins a new command.
  • Page 114 Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Crosspoint Select Command Description: This command requests switching the specified video source to the specified destination. Note that the audio crosspoint specified will have no effect; however, it must be a legal ASCII decimal digit from 0 to 9.
  • Page 115 Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Command Response Message Description: This is the response to all valid GV TEN-XL commands sent to the router. Syntax: <Video Src><Audio Src><PS OK> <Video Src> Video source number assigned to requested destination.

  • Page 116: 7.2 Gv Performer Ascii Protocol

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide 7.2 GV Performer ASCII Protocol The Grass Valley Performer ASCII protocol is a serial protocol used by the Performer™ 10 x 1 Routing Switcher. For installations that already support this protocol, this is a good choice to minimize programming changes to the automation system.

  • Page 117: 7.2.2 Message Structure

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide 7.2.2 Message Structure This section describes the message structure supported in the GV Performer ASCII Protocol. A message consists of a Message Header followed by Command Data (Cmd Data). The Message Header consists of 5 bytes of information (described below).
  • Page 118 Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Data Preset Command Description: This command presets a crosspoint for later execution. The source is not actually switched to the destination until a subsequent Take command or All Take command is received by the router.
  • Page 119 Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Take Command Description: This command requests a Take of a previously set preset source to the specified destination. Syntax: Message Header: <CR><Adr High><Adr Low><Len High><Len Low> Cmd Data: T<Dest High><Dest Low>...
  • Page 120 Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide All Take Command Description: This command requests a Take of all previously set preset sources to their respective destinations. Syntax: Message Header: <CR><Adr High><Adr Low><Len High><Len Low> Cmd Data: ASCII character ‘A’ identifies this as All Take command.

  • Page 121: 7.3 Generic Ascii Protocol

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide 7.3 Generic ASCII Protocol The Generic ASCII protocol is based on the Leitch Pass-Through Protocol described in Chapter 4 of the Leitch serial protocol reference manual “SPR-MAN”, edition 4. The Generic ASCII protocol supports a subset of the commands described in the Leitch protocol.

  • Page 122: 7.3.2 Router Responses

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide 7.3.2 Router Responses All commands sent to the 9430 Router must be terminated with a carriage return character (0DH). Upon receiving a carriage return, the 9430 Router will send a response to the automation system.

  • Page 123: 7.3.3 Commands

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Status Response Certain commands sent to the 9430 Router require that a Status Response be returned by the router. This response identifies the source that is currently switched to the destination specified. The response...
  • Page 124 Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Direct Crosspoint Take Command Description: This command requests a Take operation on the specified destination-source pair(s). Syntax: @<Space>X:<Lvls>/<Dest>,<Src>[/<Dest>,<Src>…]<CR> @<Space> ASCII ‘@’ (40H) followed by ASCII space character ‘ ’ (20H).
  • Page 125 Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Response: In Hex 53 3A 30 33 2C 39 0D 0A 53 3A 30 31 2C 37 0D 0A 53 3A 30 32 2C 35 0D 0A In ASCII S:03,9<CR><LF>...
  • Page 126 Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Preset Crosspoint Command Description: This command stores crosspoints in the preset buffer for later execution. The preset destination-source pairs are not actually switched until a subsequent Execute Preset Buffer command is issued.
  • Page 127 Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Execute Preset Buffer Command Description: This command executes a Take operation on all crosspoints previously stored in the preset buffer. Syntax: @<Space>B:E<CR> @<Space> ASCII ‘@’ (40H) followed by ASCII space character ‘ ’ (20H).
  • Page 128 Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Clear Preset Buffer Command Description: This command clears all crosspoints in the preset buffer. Syntax: @<Space>B:C<CR> @<Space> ASCII ‘@’ (40H) followed by ASCII space character ‘ ’ (20H). Identifies the start of a command.

  • Page 129: Glossary

    Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Glossary AES/EBU The digital audio standard defined as a joint effort of the Audio Engineering Society and the European Broadcast Union. AES/EBU or AES3 describes a serial bitstream that carries two audio channels, thus an AES stream is a stereo pair.
  • Page 130 Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide additional bit of resolution will double the number of different states that can be represented. Systems that operate with a greater number of bits of resolution, or quantization, will be able to capture a signal with more detail or fidelity.
  • Page 131 Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide the signal apart again at the destination in order to display it or process it. The resultant artifacts of dot crawl (also referred to as chroma crawl) are only the most obvious result. Composite television is the most commonly used format throughout the world, either as PAL or NTSC.
  • Page 132 Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide of the television waveform. This technique can be very cost effective in transmission and routing, but can also add complexity to signal handling issues because the audio content can no longer be treated independently of the video.
  • Page 133 Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide The International Electrotechnical Commission provides a wide range of worldwide standards. They have provided standardization of the AC power connection to products by means of an IEC line cord. The connection point uses three flat contact blades in a triangular arrangement, set in a rectangular connector.
  • Page 134 Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide MPEG The Moving Picture Experts Group is an industry group that develops standards for the compression of moving pictures for television. Their work is an on-going effort. The understanding of image processing and information theory is constantly expanding.
  • Page 135 Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Oversampling A technique to perform digital sampling at a multiple of the required sample rate. This has the advantage of raising the Nyquist Rate (the maximum frequency which can be reproduced by a given sample rate) much higher than the desired passband.
  • Page 136 Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Setup In the NTSC Analog Composite standard, the term Setup refers to the addition of an artificial offset or pedestal to the luminance content. This places the Black Level of the analog signal 54 mV (7.5 IRE) positive with respect to ground.
  • Page 137 Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide is used to read the video back out of the memory. The memory acts as a dynamically adjusting delay to smooth out the imperfections in the original signal’s timing. Very often a TBC will also function as a Frame Synchronizer.
  • Page 138 Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide Word Clock Use of Word Clock to genlock digital audio devices developed in the audio recording industry. Early digital audio products were interconnected with a massive parallel connector carrying a twisted pair for every bit in the digital audio word.

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