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evertz 8084AD Instruction Manual (150 pages)
DTV Closed Caption Encoder, Analog & Digital Video Closed Caption Encoder, Digital Video Closed Caption Encoder
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evertz
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
7
Chapter 1: Overview
15
Overview
15
Table 1-1: Closed Caption Encoder Feature Comparison
15
The Closed Caption System
16
Features
17
Figure 1-1: Typical Line 21 Closed Caption Signal
17
Hardware System Features
17
Communications Features
18
Component Analog Video Path Features (8084AD Only)
18
Data Encoding Features
18
Serial Digital Video Path Features
18
Daylight Saving Time Adjustment
19
Field Mode Operation: (Legacy Operation)
19
Stream Mode Operation
19
How to Use this Manual
20
Glossary of Terms
21
Figure 2-1: 8084 Rear Panel - Early Versions
29
Figure 2-2: 8084 Rear Panel - Later Versions
29
Figure 2-3: 8084AD Rear Panel
29
Figure 2-4: 8085 Rear Panel
29
Installation
29
Program Video Connections
29
Rear Panel
29
Preview Video Connections
30
Serial Port / Modem Connections
31
Figure 2-5: Parallel GPI Port Pinout
32
Mounting
32
Parallel Remote Control Connections
32
Power Connections
32
Connecting the Digital Video
33
Power Requirements
33
SDI Video Input
33
SDI Video Output
33
Composite Analog Video Input (8084AD Only)
34
Composite Analog Video Output (8084AD Only)
34
Connecting the Analog Video
34
Connecting the Encoder to a Closed Caption Computer
34
Decoder Outputs (from SDI Video Path)
34
Figure 2-6: Typical Connections to the 8084AD Caption Encoder
35
Figure 2-7: Typical Connections to the 8085 DTV Caption Encoder
36
Figure 2-8: Wiring RS-232 DTE Serial Port to Computer
36
CONNECTING to an ATSC ENCODER (8085 Only)
37
Figure 2-10: ATSC Cable Wiring Diagram Port B to DTE Port
37
Figure 2-9: Wiring RS-422 Tributary Serial Port to RS-422 Master
37
Figure 2-11: ATSC Cable Wiring Diagram Port B to DCE Port
38
An Overview of Key and Display Functions
43
Chapter 3: Operation
43
Figure 3-1: Original 8084 Front Panel Layout
43
Figure 3-2: Newer 8084 Front Panel Layout
43
Figure 3-3: 8084AD Front Panel Layout
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Figure 3-4: 8085 Front Panel Layout
43
How to Operate the Digital Closed Caption Encoder
43
Navigating the Front Panel Menus -- the Setup Group
44
Figure 3-5: Overview of the Setup Menu System
45
Figure 3-6: Overview of the Engineering Menu System
46
Caption Keyer Control Group
47
Keyer Control on 8084AD, 8085 and Later 8084 Encoders
47
Keyer Control on Early 8084 Encoders
48
Status Indicator Lights
48
Front Panel Operating Messages
50
Figure 3-7: Front Panel Time Indicators
51
Selecting the Line Caption Data will be Encoded on
54
Selecting the Type of Video Being Used
54
Selecting Whether the Internal Modem will Auto Answer
54
Setup Menu Items
54
Configuring the Built-In Closed Caption Decoder
55
Operating the Manual Bypass Relay
56
Inserting "V-Chip" Ratings Locally (8084 and 8084AD)
57
Inserting a Program Rating
57
Selecting the Upstream Caption Source (8084AD Only)
57
Compatibility with V-Chip Software
58
Engineering Setup Menu Items
58
Inserting a "Default" Program Rating
58
Setting the Serial Port Baud Rate and Data Format
58
Setting the Serial Port Access Permission
60
Special Functions of Port B (8084 and 8084AD)
60
Figure 3-8: Connections for Port Echo Mode
61
ATSC Functions of Port B (8085 Only)
62
Figure 3-10: Reinserting Captions after Video Processing
62
Figure 3-9: Connections to Copy Captions between Video Feeds
62
Configuring Whether Upstream Captions and XDS will be Passed or Blocked
64
Vertical Shift of the Caption Line Data
64
Setting the Date
65
Setting the Encoder Clock
65
Setting the Time
65
Setting the Time Zone
65
Configuring the Linear Time Code Reader (LTC Option Installed)
66
Setting the Daylight Saving Time Observance
66
Configuring the LTC Daylight Saving Time Support (LTC Reader Option Installed)
67
Encoding a Test Message
68
Figure 3-11: 8084 Local Time to UTC Conversion Block Diagram
68
Clearing Xds Packets from Memory
69
Monitoring the Status of the Parallel Remote Control Inputs
69
Using the 16 Second Erase Timer
69
Monitoring the Data in 'Stream Mode
70
Monitoring the Incoming Data
70
Performing a Front Panel Reset to Its Power-On State
70
Resetting the Closed Caption Encoder to Factory Defaults
70
Disabling the Caption Keyer Using the Parallel Remote Control
71
Parallel Remote Control Connections
71
Table 3-1: Front Panel Data Monitoring in Stream Mode
71
Disabling the Serial Ports Using the Parallel Remote Control
72
Enabling the Bypass Relay Using the Parallel Remote Control
72
Shifting Caption Text up Using the Parallel Remote Control
72
Serial Command Protocol
73
Command Cross Reference
75
Serial Command Protocol
75
Command Syntax Description
76
Parameters
76
Special Characters
76
Break Handling
79
Command Responses and Error Messages
79
Flow Control Handshaking
79
Command Differences between Operating Modes (Legacy Operation)
80
Commands Common to Operating Modes
80
Set Baud Rate
80
Reset Encoder
81
Controlling the Caption Decoder
82
Monitoring the Line 21 Data on the Serial Port
82
Set Output Line
82
Command Help
83
Report Firmware Version
83
Set Stream Mode
83
Report Battery Status
84
Report Bypass Switch Mode
84
Set / Report Time of Day Clock
84
Set / Report Calendar Date
85
Commands Supported in Stream Operating Mode
86
Transparent State
86
Direct Control State
87
Null State
87
Real Time State
88
Display System Status
89
Input Article
90
Text Articles (Stream Mode Only)
90
Output Article
91
Delete Article
92
Queue Articles
92
Display Article Status
93
Display Output Queue
93
Extended Data Services (Stream Mode Only)
93
Input XDS
94
Blocking Upstream XDS Packets
95
Delete XDS Packet
96
Queue XDS Packets
96
Comm Port Control Commands (Stream Mode)
97
Show Port Permission Maps
97
Alter Port Permission Maps
98
Alter Port Active Maps
99
Show Port Active Maps
99
Reset Port
100
Block Diagrams
103
Chapter 5: Technical Description
103
Figure 5-1: 8084AD Top Level Block Diagram
103
Overview
103
Technical Description
103
Figure 5-2: Caption Processing Engine (Stream Mode)
104
Composite Analog Video Input (8084AD Only)
105
Composite Analog Video Outputs (8084AD Only)
105
Serial Digital Video Input
105
Serial Digital Video Outputs
105
Specifications
105
Changing the Fuses
106
Electrical
106
Servicing Instructions
106
Replacing the Battery
107
Safety Guidelines and Precautions Concerning the Use of 3V Lithium Batteries
107
Changing DIP Switch Settings
108
Configuring Serial Port a
108
Procedure for Replacing the Battery
108
Table 5-1: DIP Switch Functions
108
Figure 5-3: Jumper Settings for Port a Configurations
109
Configuring Serial Ports B and C
110
Figure 5-4: Port B or Port C Ribbon Cable Positions
110
Circuit Description
111
Figure 5-5: Jumper Settings for Ports B and C
111
Front Panel Display and Pushbuttons
111
Table 5-2: Keyboard Scan Codes
111
Analog Composite Monitor 9000CME
112
Modems
112
Overview
113
Procedure for Firmware Upgrades
113
Upgrading the Firmware
113
Viewing Firmware and PLD Revision Levels
115
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
119
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting
119
There Is no SDI Video Being Output from the Unit
119
There Is Valid Input Video but the Front Panel Shows "VIDEO MISSING
119
Troubleshooting
119
Which Serial Port Should I Connect to
119
How Do I Check the Logic Levels and Pinouts of the Serial Ports
120
How Do I Check the Status of My Power Supplies
120
I See "BUFFER OVERFLOW" or "PARITY BAD" Messages on the Front Panel
120
What Baud Rate and Port Settings Should I Use
120
Why Does My Port a Logic Level Appear as
120
Captions Are Not Being Encoded at All
121
Captions Are Not Being Encoded Correctly
121
My 8084AD Sometimes Drops or Repeats Caption Characters
122
The Caption Shift up GPI Is Not Working Properly
122
Why Has the Keyer Disable GPI Stopped Working
122
How Can I Block Upstream Captions
123
How Can I Pass Upstream Captions
123
Why Doesn't My Caption Encoder Have this Button/Led/Menu Item
123
How Can I Encode XDS / V-Chip "Content Advisory" or "Program Rating" Packets
124
Captioning Waveform Is at the Wrong Voltage Level When Converted to Analog Video
126
I Cannot Get the VBI Bridge or Port Passthrough Feature to Work Correctly
126
When Should I Use "Reset to Factory Defaults
126
When the Caption Decoder Is Set to XDS, the Text Sometimes Disappears Momentarily
126
My Modem Connection Hangs-Up Unexpectedly
127
Before You Call Evertz Technical Support
128
Creating a Capture File
128
Appendix B: Application Note 3: Transmitting Time of Day Using XDS Packets
137
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