Algolith HD to SD Downconverter XVC-1001-DC User manual

XVC-1001-DC
Guide to installation and operation
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Overview.4
Main Features.4
The Algogear Series.5
Static Discharge.6
Board Installation.6
Power Consumption.8
Card’s Identification.8
Rear Input / Output Module Labels.9
Output Channels.10
Controls.11
Card Info & Card Status.11
Product Status Area.11
Basic Tree View.11
Load the new product onto your card.28
Aspect Ratio.33
De-Interlacing.33
Downconverter.34
Aspect Ratio.33
De-Interlacing.33
Downconverter.34
The Dashboard Software Interface.11
The Basic Tree View Window.12
The Product Status Area.12
The Card Info Window.12
The Card Status Window.12
Control.
The Card License Window.13
Control.13
Login to administrator level.14
Adjusting Parameters.14
The Administrator Level.14
Recall & apply settings.15
Save settings.15
The Card Setup Window.15
Selecting the Reference.16
The Video Setup Window.18
Aspect Ratio Settings.20
Aspect Ratio Settings.20
Film-Based and Pixel-Based Content.23
The Audio Setup Window.25
The Alarm Setup Window.26

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XVC-1001-DC
Guide to installation and operation
Overview
The Algogear ™ XVC-1001-DC Downconverter provides high quality
conversion from HD (SMPTE 292M) video formats such as 720p50,
720p59.94, 1080i50, and 1080i59.94 to SD {SMPTE 259M-C) video
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Main Features
SNMP Support
Controlled by easy-to-use Dashboard software

The Algogear Series

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Static Discharge
A Whenever handling the XVC-1001-DC and other related equipment, please
observe all static discharge precautions as described in the following
note:
Static discharge can cause serious damage to sensitive semiconductor
devices. Avoid handling circuit boards in high static environments such
as carpeted areas, and when wearing synthetic fiber clothing. Always
exercise proper grounding precautions when working on circuit boards
and related equipment.
Board Installation
Use the following procedure to install the XVC-1001-DC in an openGear
(DFR-8310-N) distribution frame with cooling fans:
A Due to power consumption and heat dissipation requirements, the XVC-
1001-DC must only be installed in a frame with the cooling fan option
installed.
1. Refer to the User Manual of the openGear 8300 series frame
to ensure that the frame is properly installed according to
instructions.
A 2. A maximum of 8 XVC-1001-DC or other Algogear cards can be
installed in the DFR-8310 series frame.
Do not populate the openGear frame with more than 8 Algogear
cards. Attempting to do so may damage the cards, the frame
3. After selecting the desired frame and installation slot, hold the
XVC-1001-DC card by the edges and carefully align the card
edges with the slots in the frame. Then fully insert the card into
the frame until the rear connection plugs are properly seated
on the midplane and rear modules.

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The XVC-1001-DC card is installed in the openGear frame.
The XVC-1001-DC card requires a BNC rear output module. Depending on the
frame model you have purchased, your frame may be equipped with a fixed
100 BNC rear panel.
Your frame model may have a modular rear panel, to accommodate different
types of cards. You will then need to purchase and install a 10 BNC single rear
module for each XVC-1001-DC card in your openGear frame.
For information on the openGear frame and how to install your XVC-1001-
DC card and your rear modules, see the DFR-8310-C Multi Definition Digital
Products Frame and Power Supply (PS-8300) User Manual, provided with your
Algogear Installation CD.

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Rear Input / Output Module Labels
Algolith's XVC-1001-DC card comes with the rear module labels of every
appropriate label onto the BNC connectors to identify the card's inputs

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Output Channels
The XVC-1001-DC has 1 video input and 4 outputs. The label on the card’s
BNC rear output module, at the back of the openGear frame, identifies
the inputs and outputs.
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The Card License Window
In order to be able to repurpose your Algogear card, a license must be
available within the card for the Algogear product you want to switch
to. The Card License window displays the Algogear product that were
available at the time of your purchase, and for which you have a license.
For more information on how to repurpose your Algogear card, see the
-How to Repurpose your Algogear Card » section, on page 27.
Control
The user can control the XVC-1001-DC's various parameters in the
Card Setup, Video Setup, Audio Setup and Alarm Setup windows.
The following section describes how to adjust these parameters.

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The Card Setup Window
The Card Setup window allows the configuration of parameters affecting
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External Card (BNC 10): Uses the reference signal from the XVC-1001-
DC card’s rear module REF input. The XVC-1001-DC's video input 1 must
be genlocked with the rear module’s REF input to use that selection.

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Aspect Ratio Settings
Aspect Ratio Input
The Aspect Ratio Input field is a -read only* information that displays
the input video’s 16:9 aspect ratio format.
Aspect Ratio Output
The XVC-1001-DC's output Aspect Ratio is always 4:3. Converting a HD
16:9 ratio image into a SD 4:3 ratio image can be done in a variety of
ways. The Aspect Ratio Output function allows the user to select the
method used to perform that conversion. Select from:
• Anamorphic
• Letter Box 25%
• Crop 25%
• 14:9
• Custom
Aspect Ratio Settings in XVC-1001-DC:
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