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Kameleon Series
MULTI-FUNCTION MODULES
Instruction Manual
SOFTWARE VERSION 5.0.1
071817304
OCTOBER 2005

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  • Page 1 Kameleon Series MULTI-FUNCTION MODULES Instruction Manual SOFTWARE VERSION 5.0.1 071817304 OCTOBER 2005...
  • Page 2 +33 1 45 29 73 00 Germany, Europe +49 6150 104 782 +49 6150 104 223 Copyright © Thomson Broadcast and Media Solutions All rights reserved. Grass Valley Web Site www.thomsongrassvalley.com web site offers the following: — Current versions of product catalogs, brochures,...

  • Page 3: Preface

    Preface About This Manual This manual describes the features of a specific 2000 Series module in the Kameleon Media Processing System. As part of this module family, it is subject to Safety and Regulatory Compliance described in the 2000 Series frame and power supply documentation (see the Kameleon 2000 Series Frames Instruction Manual).
  • Page 4 Preface Kameleon Series Instruction Manual...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface ..............About This Manual .
  • Page 6 Contents Video Input Select Web Page ......... View Setting .
  • Page 7 Contents Selecting Audio Mode ..........Selecting Output Resolution.
  • Page 8 Contents Kameleon Series Instruction Manual...

  • Page 9: Kameleon Series

    Kameleon Series Multi-function Modules Introduction This manual contains a Quickstart guide supported by references to the complete manual and supporting documents (see Quickstart Guide on page 12). Detailed installation, power up, and configuration information follows the Quickstart Guide. The Kameleon Series multi-function modules are for use in 2000 Series Kameleon Frames.
  • Page 10 Introduction Standard front processing module functions include: • 3D video decoding (KAM-AV only), • Up to 8 channels of audio A/D or D/A conversion (with submod- ules), • Video and audio synchronization, • 8 channels of audio embedding/de-embedding, • Audio remapping to specific I/O, •...
  • Page 11 Introduction Figure 1. Kameleon Processing and Rear Modules Rear I/O Modules KAM-AA-R Kameleon Analog Audio Rear Module KAM-MIX-R Kameleon Mixed Audio Rear Module KAM-AES-R Kameleon AES Rear Module Processing Module KAM-SD or KAM-A/V Processor KAM-AA-AES-UR Kameleon Analog AES (Unbalanced) Rear Module KAM-AA-MIX-BR Kameleon Analog AES (Balanced) Rear Module KAM-AA-MIX-UR Kameleon Analog...

  • Page 12: Quickstart Guide

    Quickstart Guide Quickstart Guide 1. Install modules in the frame. Install the rear I/O Module. Install submodules on the front Processing Module if needed (page 17) then install the module in the frame. 2. Connect the frame to the network and navigate the web browser to the frame.
  • Page 13 Quickstart Guide 9. Configure vertical blanking interval (VBI) control. To support data carried on particular lines, the Kameleon controls certain functions within the vertical blanking interval (VBI) and on some of the active video lines. We refer to active video lines that are used to carry data as “Data Lines”. Clicking the radio button at the top of the Advanced (VBI Config)

  • Page 14: Installation

    Installation Installation To install the Kameleon modules: 1. Place the passive rear module in a frame slot and tighten the screws on each side of the rear module, 2. Place the processor module in the corresponding front slot, and 3. Cable the signal ports. All Kameleon modules can be inserted and removed from a 2000 Series Kameleon Frame with power on.

  • Page 15: Module Placement In The Kameleon Frame

    Installation Module Placement in the Kameleon Frame There are twelve slot locations in both the front and rear of a 3 RU frame and four slot locations in a 1 RU frame to accommodate 2000 and Kameleon Series media modules (audio/video signal handling modules). The Kameleon media modules consist of a two-module set with a pro- cessing module and a passive rear module that can be plugged into any of the frame slot pairs.
  • Page 16 Installation Figure 4. Installing Passive Rear Module Board edge guides (both sides) 2000 frame (rear view) Screw lock Rear alignment (both sides) post and receptacle KAM passive rear module 3. Verify that the module connector seats properly against the midplane. 4.
  • Page 17 Installation • KAM-AA-R – designed for eight-channel analog audio I/O (see Table 2 on page 21). • KAM-MIX-R – designed for mixed I/O of two AES/EBU streams (balanced or unbalanced) and four analog audio channels, (see Table 3 on page 22).
  • Page 18 Installation 6. Locate the corresponding front media slot (1 -12) in the 3 RU frame frame (Figure 7) or front media (slot 1-4) the 1 RU frame (Figure Figure 7. 2000T3NG Kameleon Frame, Front Slots Reference Distribution Slot (15) Network Slot (13) Main Power Supply Slot (18) (13) (15)
  • Page 19 Installation 7. With the component side up, insert the front processing module in the corresponding front slot (see Figure 8. Verify that the module connector seats properly against the midplane and rear module connector. 9. Press firmly on both ejector tabs to seat the module. Figure 9.

  • Page 20: Cabling

    Installation Cabling All cabling is done at the corresponding rear module. Six different rear modules are available for various audio and video I/O configurations. All modules accept SDI video in and provide SDI video out. Composite video inputs and outputs are only available with the KAM-AV front module.

  • Page 21: Kam-Aa-R Configurations

    Installation KAM-AA-R Configurations The KAM-AA-R rear I/O module (Figure 10) accepts either SDI or com- posite video (KAM-AV only). Three video BNC connectors are provided— one each for video in, composite video out (KAM-AV only), and SDI video out. Eight three-terminal audio connectors are provided for analog audio input or output I/O as determined by placement of the audio conversion submodules.

  • Page 22: Kam-Mix-R Configurations

    Installation KAM-MIX-R Configurations The KAM-MIX-R rear I/O module (Figure 11) accepts either SDI or com- posite video (KAM-AV only). Five BNC connectors are provided—three for video and two for unbalanced AES/EBU I/O. Six three-terminal audio connectors are provided— four for analog audio I/O and two for analog or balanced AES/EBU I/O.

  • Page 23: Kam-Aes-R Configurations

    Installation KAM-AES-R Configurations The KAM-AES-R rear I/O module accepts either SDI or composite video (KAM-AV only). Seven BNC connectors are provided—three for video and four for unbalanced AES/EBU I/O. Four three-terminal audio connectors are provided for AES/EBU balanced audio I/O. AES/EBU connectors are configured in pairs as shown in Figure Note...
  • Page 24 Installation Table 4 provides the various audio input and output I/O configurations and the available video outputs. Submodules are not used in these config- urations. Table 4. KAM-AES-R I/O Configurations Submodule1 Submodule 2 Video Input Audio Inputs Audio Outputs Video Output 4 balanced or unbalanced None None...

  • Page 25: Kam-Aa-Aes-Ur Configurations

    Installation KAM-AA-AES-UR Configurations The KAM-AA-AES-UR rear I/O module (Figure 13) accepts either SDI or composite video (KAM-AV only). Three BNC connectors are provided for video—one video input, one composite output (KAM-AV only), and one SDI video output. Three dual terminal audio connectors are provided for analog audio input or output I/O.
  • Page 26 Installation Table 6 provides the various audio input and output I/O configurations and the video outputs for the KAM-AA-AES-UR rear module. Analog audio input or output configuration depends on the positioning of the audio ADC and DAC submodules. Any number of audio inputs can be configured but there is a limit of four audio output pairs with any configuration.

  • Page 27: Kam-Aa-Mix-Br Configurations

    Installation KAM-AA-MIX-BR Configurations The KAM-AA-MIX-BR rear I/O module (Figure 14) accepts either SDI or composite video (KAM-AV only). Four BNC connectors are provided for video—one video input, one composite output (KAM-AV only), and two SDI video outputs. Four dual terminal audio connectors are provided for analog audio input or output I/O.
  • Page 28 Installation Table 7 provides the various audio input and output I/O configurations and the video outputs for the KAM-AA-MIX-BR rear module. Analog audio input or output configuration depends on the positioning of the audio ADC and DAC submodules. Figure 5 on page 16 illustrates the rela- tionship of submodule to rear connector for KAM rear modules.

  • Page 29: Kam-Aa-Mix-Ur Configurations

    Installation KAM-AA-MIX-UR Configurations The KAM-AA-MIX-UR rear I/O module (Figure 15) accepts either SDI or composite video (KAM-AV only). Four BNC connectors are provided for video—one video input, one composite output (KAM-AV only), and two SDI video outputs. Four dual terminal audio connectors are provided for analog audio I/O.
  • Page 30 Installation Table 8 provides the various audio input and output I/O configurations and the video outputs for the KAM-AA-MIX-UR rear module. Analog audio input or output configuration depends on the positioning of the audio ADC and DAC submodules. Figure 5 on page 16 illustrates the rela- tionship of submodule to rear connector for KAM rear modules.

  • Page 31: Power Up

    Power Up Power Up The front LED indicators are illustrated in Figure Figure 16. Front and Rear Module Indicator LEDs FAULT – Red diagnostic LED is off during normal operation COMM – Yellow LED on during remote control communication CONF – Yellow LED on when module is initializing or processing control data PWR –...

  • Page 32: Operation Indicator Leds

    Power Up Operation Indicator LEDs Table 9 provides a complete list of possible operating conditions and the resulting indicator status. A red FAULT LED indicates an error situation. Table 9 describes signal output and LED indications for the various input/reference combinations and user settings.

  • Page 33: Configuration And Adjustments

    Configuration and Adjustments Configuration and Adjustments KAM-AV/SD configuration and monitoring can be performed using a web browser GUI interface or a networked Newton Control Panel. This section provides an overview of each of these controls along with the configuration parameters available with each type of control device. Configuration Summary The configuration parameters and monitoring functions available with the web browser interface and the Newton Control Panel are summarized in...
  • Page 34 Configuration and Adjustments Table 10. Summary of KAM-AV/SD Configuration Controls Range/Choices Web Page/ Newton Module/ Function Default Resolution Function Name Panel Submodule SDI In/ SDI In web page view selection Summary Summary or Detail Summary or Detail radio button Set error reporting for SDI SDI In/Detail View/ Enabled Enabled or Disabled...
  • Page 35 Configuration and Adjustments Table 10. Summary of KAM-AV/SD Configuration Controls Range/Choices Web Page/ Newton Module/ Function Default Resolution Function Name Panel Submodule Video Proc/Standard View Apply clips to VBI/Data Lines On or Off Apply Clips to VBI/Data Lines checkbox -6.8 to 109% Video Proc/Standard View Main video soft/Y black clip -6.8%...
  • Page 36 Configuration and Adjustments Table 10. Summary of KAM-AV/SD Configuration Controls Range/Choices Web Page/ Newton Module/ Function Default Resolution Function Name Panel Submodule Composite Out/ Add setup to composite output Setup Setup or No Setup Setup or No Setup radio button Composite Out/ Cross Color Removal Disable...
  • Page 37 Configuration and Adjustments Table 10. Summary of KAM-AV/SD Configuration Controls Range/Choices Web Page/ Newton Module/ Function Default Resolution Function Name Panel Submodule Audio Input Select/ AES input sample rate Disable Enable or Disable Sample Rate Convert disable checkbox Audio Input Select/ AES input loss of signal report Enable Enable or Disable...
  • Page 38 Configuration and Adjustments Table 10. Summary of KAM-AV/SD Configuration Controls Range/Choices Web Page/ Newton Module/ Function Default Resolution Function Name Panel Submodule Audio Proc/ Pair 1 and Pair 2 Ch A’ and Ch B’ and Set AES output resolution 20 bit 20 or 24 bit Pair 3 and Pair 4 Ch A’...

  • Page 39: Newton Control Panel Configuration

    Configuration and Adjustments Newton Control Panel Configuration A Newton Control Panel (hard or soft version) can be interfaced to the Kameleon 2000 Series frame over the local network. Control panel access offers the following considerations for module configuration and moni- toring: •...

  • Page 40: Web Browser Interface

    Configuration and Adjustments Web Browser Interface The web browser interface provides a graphical representation of module configuration and monitoring. Use of the web interface offers the following considerations: • Provides complete access to all module status and configuration func- tions, including naming of inputs and outputs, factory parameter and name default recalls, E-MEM functions, slot configuration, and SNMP monitoring controls.
  • Page 41 Configuration and Adjustments Figure 18. 2000NET GUI The Links section lists the frame and its current modules. The selected link's Status page is first displayed and the sub-list of links for the selection is opened. The sub-list allows you to select a particular information page for the selected device. Content display section displays the information page for the selected frame or module (frame slot icons are also active links).

  • Page 42: Web Page Operations And Functional Elements

    Configuration and Adjustments Web Page Operations and Functional Elements The following conventions and functional elements (shown at left) are used in Kameleon web page operations. (The examples shown throughout this manual represent 2000NET software version 4.0.0 or later): Pulldown Menus •...

  • Page 43: Initial Configuration Process Overview

    Configuration and Adjustments Status LED icon The Status LED icon reports communication status for the frame slot and is a link to the module Status page where Warnings and Faults are displayed. LED colors indicate: • Green = Pass – no problems detected •...

  • Page 44: Kam-Av And Kam-Sd Links And Web Pages

    KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages The 2000 GUI provides the following links and web pages for the KAM-SD and the KAM-AV modules (Figure 20 on page 45): • Status, I/O Config, and Functional View web pages showing •...
  • Page 45 KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages Figure 20. KAM-SD and KAM-AV Web Page Links Kameleon Series Instruction Manual...

  • Page 46: Status Web Page

    KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages Status Web Page The Status web page for the KAM-AV (Figure 21 on page 47) or KAM-SD module (Figure 22 on page 48) provides an overall indication of the health this of the system and links to web pages for the active components: link •...
  • Page 47 KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages Figure 21. KAM-AV Status Web Page Warning and Fault summary section Kameleon Series Instruction Manual...
  • Page 48 KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages Figure 22. KAM-SD Status Web Page Warning and Fault summary section Kameleon Series Instruction Manual...

  • Page 49: Warning/Fault Summary

    KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages Warning/Fault Summary The warnings and faults shown below are reported in the summary section of the Status web page (Figure 21 on page 47). A indicates a serious Fault condition that prohibits proper operation. A indicates a condition Warning which may or may not adversely affect operating conditions, but should be...

  • Page 50: Input/Output Configuration Web Page

    KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages Input/Output Configuration Web Page Use the I/O Config web page to: • Assign easily recognized signal names that will help later in the config- this uration process, and link • Configure AES audio ports as inputs or outputs, balanced or unbal- anced.
  • Page 51 KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages Figure 24 illustrates the KAM-MIX-R Rear module I/O Config web page. The type of submodule in Position 1 will determine whether Analog Audio connectors J7-J10 are all inputs or all outputs. Submodule 2 is not used with this rear module.
  • Page 52 KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages Figure 25 illustrates the KAM-AES-R Rear module I/O Config web page. Select the type of AES I/O with the two sets of radio Unbalanced Balanced buttons. The selected AES connectors can be defined as inputs or outputs with the pulldown controls.
  • Page 53 KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages Figure 26 illustrates the KAM-AA-AES-UR Rear module I/O Config web page. The type of submodule in Position 1 will determine whether Analog Audio connectors J8 and J9 are inputs or outputs. The submodule in Posi- tion 2 will determine whether Analog Audio connector J6 is an input or an output.
  • Page 54 KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages Figure 27 illustrates the KAM-AA-MIX-BR Rear module I/O Config web page. The type of submodule in Position 1 will determine whether Analog Audio connectors J8 and J9 are inputs or outputs. The submodule in Posi- tion 2 will determine whether Analog Audio connectors J5 and J6 are inputs or outputs.
  • Page 55 KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages Figure 28 illustrates the KAM-AA-MIX-UR Rear module I/O Config web page. The type of submodule in Position 1 will determine whether Analog Audio connectors J8 and J9 are inputs or outputs. The submodule in Posi- tion 2 will determine whether Analog Audio connectors J5 and J6 are inputs or outputs.

  • Page 56: I/O Config Page Elements

    KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages I/O Config Page Elements Four of the AES-Rear module audio connectors are shown in Figure 29 illustrate the function of each row of the diagram. Header Row The top header row provides the connector hardware physical label (J#) and the dedicated signal type for the connector.
  • Page 57 KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages Status Table 11 shows, by color and signal type, the signal status reports that may be displayed in the Status row: Table 11. I/O Config Status Report Messages Color Video In Analog Audio In Analog Audio Out Digital Audio In Digital Audio Out...

  • Page 58: Functional View Web Page

    KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages Functional View Web Page Use the Functional View web page (KAM-AV – Figure 30, KAM-SD – Figure 31 on page 59) to: • Monitor module functions and signal paths, and this link • Navigate to pages for configuring active functions. The Functional View page is a block diagram of the installed Kameleon system that reports the module functions and signal paths that are active or inactive in the current configuration.
  • Page 59 KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages Figure 31. Functional View – KAM-SD Web Page Kameleon Series Instruction Manual...

  • Page 60: Composite In Web Page

    KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages Composite In Web Page Use the Composite In web page (Figure 32 on page 63) to set parameters for a composite video input (if present) on the KAM-AV module as listed below: • Adjust input signal gain and black level, this link •...

  • Page 61: 3D Decoder Control

    KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages 3D Decoder Control The composite input is processed through a 3D decoder which offers three preset decoder modes and a user defined mode. Preset modes are selected according to the amount of motion present in the input video. Each decoder mode has a set of default values when selected.
  • Page 62 KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages For example, if the preset decoder is set for and lowering the Mixed Motion 3D Motion Threshold improves the video, select the preset High Motion decoder to switch to a 2D adaptive decoder type. If increasing the threshold improves the video, switch to the preset (3D decoder type).
  • Page 63 KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages Figure 32. Composite Input Web Page Kameleon Series Instruction Manual...

  • Page 64: Vbi Decode Web Page For Composite Input

    KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages VBI Decode Web Page for Composite Input Use the VBI decode web page (Figure 33 for 525, Figure 34 on page 65 625) to configure the VBI and Data Line decoding of the composite input signal (KAM-AV only).
  • Page 65 KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages Figure 34. VBI Decode Web Page (Composite Input, 625 Line Rate Shown) Kameleon Series Instruction Manual...

  • Page 66: Sdi Input Web Page

    KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages SDI Input Web Page On the KAM-AV or KAM-SD, use the SDI In web page to view the status of the SDI input signal in Summary view or Detail view: this link • Select the radio button to bring up the summary view shown Summary Figure...
  • Page 67 KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages Figure 36. SDI Input Web Page (Detail View) Kameleon Series Instruction Manual...

  • Page 68: Demux Web Page

    KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages DEMUX Web Page Use the DEMUX (demultiplex) web page to extract AES/EBU audio groups that are present in the incoming SDI video. These audio groups this become inputs on the Audio Input Select web page (Figure 64 on page link and any pair can be routed to one of the four audio processing paths.

  • Page 69: Video Input Select Web Page

    KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages Video Input Select Web Page Use the Video Input Select web page (Figure 39 on page 71) to: • Configure input video type and line rate, this • Enable or disable Loss of Signal reporting to the Status page and SNMP link monitoring (refer to the 2000NET manual for SNMP information), •...

  • Page 70: Output Timing Selection

    KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages When the Flywheel Video Decoder is turned on, a caution will appear as shown in Figure 39 on page 71. Since the Flywheel decoder generates its own video timing for the incoming video stream to deal with noise and interruptions, leaving it on during normal operation may cause undesirable re synchronization delays if the source changes or is lost.
  • Page 71 KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages Figure 39. Video Input Select Web Page Kameleon Series Instruction Manual...

  • Page 72: Advanced Vbi Configuration

    KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages Advanced VBI Configuration Advanced VBI configuration allows you extend VBI into the active picture range for special data insertion requirements. Active video lines that are used to carry data are referred to as Data Lines. To add Data Lines to VBI: 1.
  • Page 73 KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages Figure 41. Advanced VBI Configuration – 525 Line Rate Figure 42. Advanced VBI Configuration – 625 Line Rate Kameleon Series Instruction Manual...

  • Page 74: Frame Sync Web Page

    KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages Frame Sync Web Page Use the Frame Sync web page to: • Adjust horizontal and vertical timing, and • Freeze the current output or, if using a 2000GEN reference signal, select this an automatic freeze or disable mode for output when the signal is lost. link Timing Adjustment Table 12...
  • Page 75 KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages Figure 43. Frame Synchronizer Web Page – Internal Frame Reference Figure 44. Frame Synchronizer Web Page – Video In Reference Kameleon Series Instruction Manual...

  • Page 76: Video Processing Web Page

    KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages Video Processing Web Page Use the Video Processing page (Figure 45 on page 77) to: • Enable/disable Standard or Advanced video processing, • Turn on Color Bars test signal, this • Enable/disable video gain lock, link •...
  • Page 77 KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages Figure 45. Video Processing Web Page – Standard View Kameleon Series Instruction Manual...

  • Page 78: Clipping Controls

    KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages Clipping Controls Clipping controls are provided that affect the luminance (soft/Y) and overall saturation (hard/video) levels of the output signal. Refer to Figure 45 on page 77. To enable the clip controls select the Enable radio button.
  • Page 79 KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages Figure 46. Video Proc Web Page – Advanced View Kameleon Series Instruction Manual...

  • Page 80: Mux Web Page

    KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages MUX Web Page Use the MUX (multiplex) web page to: • Delete unwanted audio groups from the SDI input video signal or clear all horizontal ancillary data (HANC), and • Insert or replace audio groups into the SDI video stream that have been this link selected on the Audio Input Select web page, paired on the Audio...
  • Page 81 KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages No Embedded Audio If no embedded audio groups are present in the incoming SDI signal, the Group Deletion input status section will appear as shown in Figure Input Status is and Output Status is for each audio group.
  • Page 82 KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages Clear All HANC Data All horizontal ancillary data can be cleared from the SDI input signal by selecting the checkbox. The Output Status will then show Clear all HANC data all present groups as being deleted (Figure 50).

  • Page 83: Group Replacement

    KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages Group Replacement Mux groups A and B can replace existing audio groups in the SDI stream and/or be inserted into an empty group space with the Group Replacement function (Figure 53 on page 84).
  • Page 84 KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages Figure 53. MUX Web Page – Replace and Insert Audio Kameleon Series Instruction Manual...

  • Page 85: Vbi Encode Web Page For Composite Output

    KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages VBI Encode Web Page for Composite Output Use the VBI Encode web page (Figure 54 for 525, Figure 55 on page 86 625 line rate) to configure the VBI and Data Line encoding for the com- posite output signal (KAM-AV module only).
  • Page 86 KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages Figure 55. VBI Encode Web Page – 625 Line Rate Data lines configured in Advanced VBI view on Video Input Select web page Kameleon Series Instruction Manual...

  • Page 87: Vbi Data Line Configuration For Sdi Output

    KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages VBI Data Line Configuration for SDI Output Use the VBI SDI web page (Figure 56 for 525, Figure 57 on page 88 for 625 line rate) to configure blanking for the VBI and Data Lines. •...
  • Page 88 KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages Figure 57. VBI SDI Web Page – 625 Line Rate Data lines configured in Advanced VBI view on Video Input Select web page Kameleon Series Instruction Manual...

  • Page 89: Video Composite Out Web Page

    KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages Video Composite Out Web Page Use the Composite Out web page (Figure 58) to adjust the following com- ponents of the video composite output signal (KAM-AV module only): • Signal setup, this • Cross Color removal, link •...

  • Page 90: Signal Setup

    KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages Signal Setup For 525 standard composite, select to add setup to the output or Setup to not add it to the composite output. Setup Cross Color Removal Enable Cross Color Removal filtering for a composite signal that displays unwanted luminance and chrominance artifacts produced during encoding of the signal.
  • Page 91 KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages When the radio button is selected the following controls are User Adjustable also made available for adjustment of the composite output (Figure 59): • Luma Gain – adjust percentage of luma (brightness) relative to 100%. •...

  • Page 92: Sdi Out Web Page

    KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages SDI Out Web Page Use the SDI Out web page (Figure 60) to adjust the coarse delay of the SDI output signal independent of the Frame Sync and Composite Video con- trols. This page is present only for the KAM-AV module. this link Figure 60.

  • Page 93: Analog Audio Inputs Web Page

    KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages Analog Audio Inputs Web Page The Analog Audio Inputs web page is present when a KAM-ADC sub- module is installed on the front media module. Analog audio inputs are available from all rear modules except the KAM-AES-R. this Use the Analog Audio Inputs web page (Figure...

  • Page 94: Input

    KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages Input The Input column will indicate which rear module connectors are being used to input the analog audio. Refer to the Input/Output Configuration Web Page on page 50 for how to configure the analog audio input connectors. Name The Name column will report the default input name for these audio con- nectors or the name given to the inputs by the user.

  • Page 95: Aes Inputs Web Page

    KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages AES Inputs Web Page Use the AES Inputs web page (Figure 62) to check AES/EBU input signal status decoded from the input signal status bits. These audio groups become inputs on the Audio Input Select web page this (Figure 64 on page 99) and any pair can be routed to one of the four audio...

  • Page 96: Mode

    KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages Mode All Kameleon audio processing is done in 24-bit mode. 20-bit input signals are converted to 24-bits using dithering probability. 20- or 24-bit output mode is selectable on later pages for AES/EBU and multiplexed (SDI) out- puts.

  • Page 97: Audio Input Select Web Page

    KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages Audio Input Select Web Page Use the Audio Input Select web page to select and format the four audio streams for downstream processing and output. The Audio Input Select web page is shown in Figure 64 on page this The Audio Input Select web page provides the following functions:...

  • Page 98: Input Stream Select

    KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages Refer to Figure 64 on page 99 for the following explanations. Input Stream Select All available audio inputs are listed on the Audio Input Select web page with the names defined on the I/O Config web page. For this example, module default names are used.
  • Page 99 KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages Figure 64. Audio Input Select Web Page Kameleon Series Instruction Manual...

  • Page 100: Audio Channel Pairing Web Page

    KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages Audio Channel Pairing Web Page The Audio Channel Pairing web page (Figure 65) allows the input audio channels to be arbitrarily recombined into new pairs, streams, and groups. The rows represent the audio input channels and the columns represent the audio output channels.

  • Page 101: Audio Sync Web Page

    KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages Audio Sync Web Page Use the Audio Sync web page (Figure 66) to: • Synchronize the four audio channel pairs to Video Frame Sync, and/or • Add audio delay using the delay adjust controls. this link Use the Pair Selection radio buttons to select either Pairs 1 &...

  • Page 102: Audio Proc Web Page

    KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages Audio Proc Web Page Use the Audio Proc web page (Figure 67 on page 104) to adjust the fol- lowing for Audio Pair 1 & 2 and Audio Pair 3 & 4: • Adjust audio signal gain for each individual channel or the two audio this pairs, link...

  • Page 103: Selecting Audio Mode

    KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages The Presence and Clipping status of each audio channel is reported as True in the read-only displays. If the audio is > -40 dBFS, it will be False reported as . If clipping is < 0.5 dBFS, it will be reported as True False shown in...
  • Page 104 KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages Figure 67. Audio Processing Configuration Web Page Kameleon Series Instruction Manual...

  • Page 105: Analog Audio Outputs Web Page

    KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages Analog Audio Outputs Web Page Use the Analog Audio Outputs web page (Figure 68) to: • Select audio pairs for output to the assigned analog audio connectors (refer to Input/Output Configuration Web Page on page 50 for connector this information and audio signal name assignment).

  • Page 106: Aes Outputs Web Page

    KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages AES Outputs Web Page Use the AES Outputs web page (Figure 69) to: • Select audio pairs for output to the assigned AES/EBU connectors Kameleon AES/EBU signals are output at 48 kHz sample rate as reported this link in the display.

  • Page 107: E-Mem Configuration Web Page

    KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages E-MEM Configuration Web Page The E-MEM web page provides local operations for learning and recalling configurations into five E-MEM registers. File operations are also available for saving or loading the learned E-MEM files to and from a hard disk or other accessible media.
  • Page 108 KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages The Advanced View (Figure 71) includes a File Operations section to Learn a configuration into E-MEM ( ), save a file to a disk location ( Learn Save to... or load a file from a disk location ( Load from...

  • Page 109: File Operations

    KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages File Operations Save File File operations allow you to save learned configurations to a computer hard drive or other accessible media for later recall to the onboard E-MEM registers of any Kameleon module in your system. To save to a file, first make sure you have learned the configuration, then press the button.
  • Page 110 KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages This will bring up the Save As screen as shown in Figure 73. Locate or create a directory for storing the E-MEMs and select . This E-MEM reg- Save ister is now saved to the selected location and may be recalled as described below.
  • Page 111 KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages Enter a path and filename or use the button to locate your saved Browse E-MEM files. Browse to the Choose File screen (Figure 75), select the E-MEM file to download and select Open Figure 75.

  • Page 112: Slot Configuration Web Page

    KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages Slot Configuration Web Page Use the Slot Config web page (Figure 76 on page 114) to: • Assign an appropriate name to the module slot, • Assign an Asset Tag identification, • Enable/disable the function, Locate Module this...

  • Page 113: Frame Health Reports Link

    KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages Frame Health Reports Link Select the Frame Health Reports link to open the 2000NET module Frame Alarm Reporting web page. This web page allows configuration of what alarms and warnings are reported to the external Frame Health Alarm con- nector on the rear of the 2000T3 frame only.

  • Page 114: Snmp Trap Reports Link

    KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages SNMP Trap Reports Link Select the SNMP Trap Reports link to open the 2000NET SNMP Reporting web page. This link will only be present when SNMP Agent software has been installed on the 2000NET module. This web page allows configura- tion of what alarms and warnings are reported to the SNMP management software.
  • Page 115 KAM-AV and KAM-SD Links and Web Pages • – this section provides a table showing the presence SNMP Trap Reporting and/or status of all frame devices such as modules, power supplies, power and fan sleds and other frame functions such as fan and Frame Bus status.

  • Page 116: Software Updating

    Software updating of the KAM-AV/SD modules is now done using the NetConfig Networking Application PC option. This application is avail- able free of charge from the Thomson Grass Valley web site as described below. When the Kameleon module is installed in a frame with a 2000NET module running version 4.0.0 required for this release, the Software Update...

  • Page 117: Kameleon Software

    Software Updating Kameleon Software To acquire the latest Kameleon software, connect to the Thomson Grass Valley ftp site at the following URL: ftp://ftp.thomsongrassvalley.com/pub/modular/Kameleon/ 1. Create a temporary folder on your C:\ drive if one does not exist. 2. Select the link to either KAM-AV or KAM-SD. If a README file is present, open it and read the information before attempting to download the files.

  • Page 118: Updating Software With Netconfig

    Software Updating Updating Software With NetConfig The instructions given here assume your Kameleon module is running at least version 4.1.0 software. If you are updating a Kameleon module with software version 2.0.2 or ear- lier, use the instructions given in the latest Kameleon Release Notes (071-8207-XX) available on the web site with the software update.
  • Page 119 Software Updating 6. Open NetConfig. 7. Navigate to the frame containing the KAM-AV or KAM-SD module you wish to upgrade on the left of the screen in the network tree. Note If you have not used NetConfig before, refer to the NetConfig Instruction Manual included during installation in the main NetConfig directory in pdf format (NetConfig.pdf).
  • Page 120 Software Updating 12. Check the checkbox in the lower left corner of the Re-Boot when complete screen. 13. Click on the button at the bottom of the Load Software screen to Load begin the update. 14. If the load has been successful, a popup will appear as shown in Figure 78.

  • Page 121: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications Note Specifications are subject to change without notice. Table 13. SDI Input/Output Specifications Parameter Value SDI Input Signal type Serial digital video conforming to SMPTE259M 10-bit 4:2:2component digi- tal signal 75 Ω Input impedance 75 Ω BNC on rear module Connector type Input return loss >...
  • Page 122 Specifications Table 14. Composite Input Specifications Parameter Value Overall processing accuracy 10 bits Luma frequency response ± 0.1 dB to 5.5 MHz Chroma (R-Y,B-Y) response -1.5 dB @ 1.3 MHz Group delay error < 5 ns to 5.5 MHz Chroma/luma delay <...
  • Page 123 Specifications Table 15. Composite Output Specifications - (continued) Parameter Value Resolution 10 bits Accuracy 9.2 bits Subcarrier jitter < 1 degree when input clock jitter spec is met Blanking start/end SMPTE170M or CCIR624, non-adjustable Composite Output Control Parameters Overall video gain 61% to 138% in 0.5% steps, 100% default Black range -7.5% to +15% of luma full-scale in 0.1% steps, 0 default...
  • Page 124 Specifications Table 18. Audio ADC Specifications Parameter Value Analog Input (ADC) Number of inputs 4 per submodule Level for full-scale output -2 dB to +28 dBu, adjustable in 0.1 dBu steps Input impedance > 22 kΩ Common mode input voltage 20 V maximum Differential DC 0.25 V maximum...
  • Page 125 Specifications Table 19. Audio DAC Specifications - (continued) Parameter Value Frequency response ± 0.2 dB, relative to 1 kHz, 20 Hz to 20 kHz @ +24 dBu DC offset ± 50 mV Output resolution 24 bits Effective number of bits 5 kV (330 Ω, 150 pF) any input or output Static withstand Table 20.
  • Page 126 Specifications Table 22. Multiplexing/Demultiplexing Specifications - (continued) Parameter Value Bits/sample on inserted audio 20/24 bits, selectable Buffer size 170 samples DEMUX delay 1.77 ms MUX delay 1.77 ms Distribution Evenly distributed, minimum of 3 samples per line, maximum of 4 samples per line except near switching lines Switch line and nearby lines (lines 4, 5, 6, 317, 318, 319 for 625;...
  • Page 127 Specifications Table 24. Electrical Length Specifications - (continued) Parameter Value Analog Audio to SDI Out (MUX) 3.0 ms AES/EBU to Analog Audio 2.5 ms @ 48 kHz AES/EBU to AES/EBU 2.0 ms @ 48 kHz AES/EBU to SDI Out (MUX) 3.8 ms @ 48 kHz SDI In to SDI Out Audio Delay 5.6 ms...

  • Page 128: Service

    LED indications. If the module is still not operating correctly, replace it with a known good spare and return the faulty module to a designated Thomson Grass Valley repair depot. Call your Thomson Grass Valley representative for depot location.
  • Page 129 Index Numerics AES/EBU inputs analog audio inputs 20/24-bit adjustments audio output summary table mode channel lock 2000GEN summary table 2000NET channel pairing controls 2000NET module summary table hardware switches channel swap networking summary table requirements connections software version required conversion submodules 24 bit delay audio warning...
  • Page 130 Index auto tracking delay chroma level luma bandwidth luma level summary table COMM LED balanced audio compatible network software black level (composite out) summary table Composite In web page web page controls Composite Out web page blanking Composite video in burst removal 3D decoder composite output signal...
  • Page 131 Index summary table Frame Sync web page EDH error reporting freeze modes embedded audio summary table clearing all HANC data web page controls deleting frequently asked questions group deletion Functional View page passing Functional View web page E-MEM KAM-AV module Advanced view KAM-SD module description...
  • Page 132 Index overview module location function I/O Config web page module slot identification I/O configurations multiplexing inserting modules 24 bit audio warning installation example module set group deletion submodule group replacement MUX web page KAM-AA-AES-UR Rear module cabling naming module slots I/O Config web page 53, 54, NetConfig...
  • Page 133 Index slot memory slot names quickstart SNMP monitoring SNMP reporting enabling Soft/Y Black Clip rear I/O modules summary table Refresh button web page control removing modules Soft/Y White Clip repair depot summary table R-Y gain web page control summary table software web page control requirement...
  • Page 134 Index blank VBI lines summary table Y Gain (contrast) web page control summary table blanking web page control clipping, summary table Y Offset (brightness) remove setup summary table reserving lines for data web page control setup enable/disable summary table VBI Decode web page VBI Encode web page VBI encoding summary table...

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