Axon Synapse GIX100-110 User manual

GIX100-110
HIX100-110
Dual channel 3Gb/s, HD, SD integrity checking probe
with optional clean audio (2x1) switch-over function
Installation and Operation manual

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TECHNICAL MANUAL
GIX100-110
HIX100-110

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WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
● ALWAYS disconnect your entire system from the AC mains before cleaning any component. The product
frame (SFR18, SFR08 or SFR04) must be terminated with three-conductor AC mains power cord that
includes an earth ground connection. To prevent shock hazard, all three connections must always be used.
● NEVER use flammable or combustible chemicals for cleaning components.
● NEVER operate this product if any cover is removed.
● NEVER wet the inside of this product with any liquid.
● NEVER pour or spill liquids directly onto this unit.
● NEVER block airflow through ventilation slots.
● NEVER bypass any fuse.
● NEVER replace any fuse with a value or type other than those specified.
● NEVER attempt to repair this product. If a problem occurs, contact your local Axon distributor.
● NEVER expose this product to extremely high or low temperatures.
● NEVER operate this product in an explosive atmosphere.
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Copyright © 2001 –2018 AXON Digital Design B.V.
Date created: 01-11-2013
Date last revised: 28-06-2018
Axon, the Axon logo and Synapse are trademarks of Axon Digital Design B.V.
This product complies with the requirements of the product family standards for audio, video, audio-visual
entertainment lighting control apparatus for professional use as mentioned below.
EN60950
EN55103-1: 1996
EN55103-2: 1996
Safety
Emission
Immunity
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Tested To Comply
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FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

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Table of Contents
Introduction to Synapse 5
An Introduction to Synapse 5
Local Control Panel 5
Remote Control Capabilities 5
Unpacking and Placement 6
Unpacking 6
Placing the card 6
A Quick Start 7
When Powering-up 7
Changing settings and parameters 7
Front Panel Control 7
Example of changing parameters using front panel control 8
Axon Cortex Software 9
Menu Structure Example 9
The GIX-HIX100-110 Card 10
Introduction 10
Features 10
Applications 11
Block schematic 11
Settings Menu 12
Format 12
IO-Map 12
Output-Config 12
Input-Sel 12
Switch-Back 13
GPI-Ctrl 13
Inp_SelA 13
Inp_SelB 13
Output_mux 13
TestPatternA 14
TestPatternB 14
FS_Gen-Speed 14
Carrier-Det 14
CRC_EDH-Det 14
EDH-Mode 14
TRS-Error-Det 15
TRS_CRC_Thresh 15
ANC-Error-Det 15
Freeze-Det 15
Frz_NrFrms 16
Frz_Thrs 16
Black-Det 16
Blk_NrFrms 16
Blk_Thrs 16
ROI_H-start 16
ROI_H-stop 16
ROI_V-start 17
ROI_V-stop 17
TC-Pres-Det 17
TC-Pres-Thrs 17
TC-Freeze-Det 17
TC-Freeze-Thrs 17
Timecode_ins 18
S352_Insert 18
VITC_Ln-In 18
OP47-Error-Det 18
WST-Error-Det 18
Audio-Det_A1/2 ~ Audio-Det_B15/16 19
Audio-Ch-Det 19
AC-3-Ch-Det 19
Enh-AC-3-Ch-Det 20
Dolby-E-Ch-Det 20
FullScale-Det 20
Nr_Clip_Samples 20
Clip_Level 21
Silence_Det 21
Silence_Time 21

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Silence-Level 21
Dly_Frmt_Prst 21
#F-delay_1 22
#V-Delay_1 22
#H-Delay_1 22
Delay-Status 22
LockMode 22
Ref-Type 22
P60-P50_Sync 22
Input_Loss_A 23
Input_Loss_B 23
NonPCM-Bypass 23
Audio-Phase 23
AudioStatusBits 23
Audio_Ctrl 24
Audio_Preset 24
#Audio_Delay 24
Emb_Prst_Default 24
#Emb-Mode 25
#EmbA_Grp ~ #EmbB_Grp 25
#SourceEmb-A1 ~ #SourceEmb-D4 25
#EmbA1_Inp_Ch ~ #EmbD4_Inp_Ch 25
Contact _1 ~ Contact_7 25
GPI_A-mode ~ GPI_D-mode 26
GPI_A-Take ~ GPI_D-Take 26
IP_Conf0 26
mIP0 26
mNM0 26
mGW0 26
NetwPrefix0 26
Status Menu 27
Introduction 27
sInp1 ~ sInp4 27
Ref 27
INP_FORMAT_A 27
Inp-Map_A 27
INP_FORMAT_B 27
Inp-Map_B 27
Output 27
Output-Map 28
CRC_EDH_A 28
CRC_EDH_B 28
TRS-A 28
TRS-B 28
ANC-A 28
ANC-B 28
Freeze-A 28
Freeze-B 28
Black-A 29
Black-B 29
TC-Stat_A 29
TC-Stat_B 29
OP47-Det-A 29
OP47-Det-B 29
WST-Det-A 29
WST-Det-B 29
Aud-Stat_A1/2 ~ Aud-Stat_A15/16 29
Aud-Stat_B1/2 ~ Aud-Stat_B15/16 30
ChA_1_FS ~ ChA_16_FS 30
ChB_1_FS ~ ChB_16_FS 30
ChA_1_Sil ~ ChA_16_Sil 30
ChB_1_Sil ~ ChB_16_Sil 30
Active_A 30
Active_B 30
Routing_A 30
Routing_B 30
IODelayA 31
IODelayB 31
GPI 31
IP_Addr0 32
MAC0 32
IP0 32
NM0 32

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GW0 32
Events Menu 33
Introduction 33
What is the Goal of an event? 33
GIX-HIX100-110 Events 33
Announcements 33
Ref-Status 33
Input_A 33
Input_B 33
TRS-Status_A 33
TRS-Status_B 33
Active_Out_A 33
Active_Out_B 33
Freeze-Status_A 34
Freeze-Status_B 34
Black-Status_A 34
Black-Status_B 34
Audio-Data_A 34
Audio-Data_B 34
GENERIC_1 34
GENERIC_2 34
GENERIC_3 34
GENERIC_4 34
GENERIC_5 34
GENERIC_6 34
GENERIC_7 34
GENERIC_8 34
What information is available in an event? 35
The Message String 35
The Tag 35
Defining Tags 35
The Priority 36
The Address 36
LED Indication 37
Error LED 37
Input_1 LED ~ Input_4 LED 37
ANC Data Probe A LED 37
ANC Data Probe B LED 37
Reference LED 37
Data Error LED 37
Connection LED 37
Block Schematic 38
Connector Panel 39
GPI pinning 39
GPI pinning 40
Using BHX17b 40
Switching in 2x2 and 2x1 modes 42
Switching in 2x1 mode 42
Switching in 2x2 mode 42
Switching in Combined mode 43
GPI’s explained 45
Introduction 45
General functionality 45
Contact assignment 45
Pools 45
Take 46
Pool Mode: GPI 46
Pool Mode: GPO 46
Statuses: Contact direction 47
Statuses: Contact status 47
Statuses: GPI status 47
Statuses: GPO status 48
Example 1: Two pools in binary mode 48
Example 2: One pool in binary mode and one in priority mode 48
Example 3: Two pools in priority mode 49
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Introduction to Synapse
An Introduction to
Synapse
Synapse is a modular system designed for the broadcast industry. High
density, intuitive operation and high quality processing are key features of
this system. Synapse offers a full range of converters and processing
modules. Please visit the Axon Website at www.axon.tv to obtain the
latest information on our new products and updates.
Local Control Panel
The local control panel gives access to all adjustable parameters and
provides status information for any of the cards in the Synapse frame,
including the Synapse rack controller. The local control panel is also used
to back-up and restore card settings. Please refer to the rack controler
manuals for a detailed description of the local control panel, the way to
set-up remote control over IP and for frame related settings and status
information.
Remote Control
Capabilities
The remote control options are explained in the rack controller manual.
The method of connection to a computer using Ethernet is also described
in the ERC/ERS/RRC/RRS manual.
!
CHECK-OUT: “AXON CORTEX” SOFTWARE WILL
INCREASE SYSTEM FLEXIBILITY OF ONE OR MORE
SYNAPSE FRAMES
Although not required to use Cortex with a Synapse frame, you are strongly
advised to use a remote personal computer or laptop PC with Axon Cortex
installed, as this increases the ease of use and understanding of the
modules.

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Unpacking and Placement
Unpacking
The Axon Synapse card must be unpacked in an anti-static environment.
Care must be taken NOT to touch components on the card –always handle
the card carefully by the edges. The card must be stored and shipped in
anti-static packaging. Ensuring that these precautions are followed will
prevent premature failure from components mounted on the board.
Placing the card
The Synapse card can be placed vertically in an SFR18 frame or
horizontally in an SFR04 or SFR08 frame. Locate the two guide slots to be
used, slide in the mounted circuit board, and push it firmly to locate the
connectors.
Correct insertion of card is essential as a card that is not located properly
may show valid indicators, but does not function correctly.
NOTE: On power up all LED’s will light for a few seconds, this is the
time it takes to initialise the card.
NOTE: Please check appendix 1 before connecting any I/O-panel!

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A Quick Start
When Powering-up
On powering up the Synapse frame, the card set will use basic data and
default initialisation settings. All LED’s will light during this process. After
initialisation, several LED’s will remain lit – the exact number and
configuration is dependent upon the number of inputs connected and the
status of the inputs.
Changing settings and
parameters
The front panel controls or Axon Cortex Software can be used to change
settings. An overview of the settings can be found in chapter 5, 6 and 7 of
this manual.
Front Panel Control
Front Panel Display and Cursor
Settings are displayed and changed as follows;
Use the cursor ‘arrows’ on the front panel to select the menu and parameter
to be displayed and/or changed.
Press ►
To go forward through the menu struc ure.
Press ◄
To go ack through the menu structure.
Press ▲
To move up within a menu or increase the val e
of a parameter.
Press ▼
To move down through a menu or ecrease the
value of a parameter.
REMARK: Whilst editing a setting, pressing ► twice will reset the value to
its default.
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Example of changing
parameters using front
panel control
With the display as shown below
Pressing the ► selects the SFS10 in frame slot 01.
The display changes to indicate that the SFS10 has been selected. In this
example the Settings menu item is indicated.
Pressing the ► selects the menu item shown, in this example Settings.
(Pressing ▲ or ▼ will change to a different menu eg Status, Events).
The display changes to indicate that the SFS10 Settings menu item HD-
Format has been selected and shows that it current setting is Auto.
Pressing the ► selects the settings item shown, in this example HD-
Format.
(Pressing ▲ or ▼ will change to a different setting, eg Mode, H-
Delay).
The display changes to indicate that the SFS10 Edit Setting menu item
HD-Format has been selected.
To edit the setting of the menu item press ▲ or ▼.
All menu items can be monitored and/or changed in this way. Changing a
setting has an immediate effect.
RRC18 [Select Card]
>S01=SFS10
SFS10 [Select Menu]
>Settings
SFS10 [Settings]
>HD-Format=Auto
SFS10 [Edit etting]
SDI-Format>Auto

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Axon Cortex Software
Axon Cortex Software can be used to change the settings of Synapse
modules from a PC, either locally or remotely. The software enables
communication based on TCP/IP between the setup PC and Synapse
frames/modules.
Each Synapse frame is addressed through its rack controller’s unique IP
address, giving access to each module, its menus and adjustment items.
Axon Cortex has access to data contained within the Synapse module and
displays it on a GUI. The software has an intuitive structure following that
of the module that it is controlling.
For downloading Axon Cortex, please refer to our website: www.axon.tv.
For instruction about how to use Axon Cortex, please check the Axon
Cortex help files for details (press F1 in any window)
Menu Structure
Example
Slot
Module
Item
Parameter
Setting
▲
▲
S02
Identity
▲
▲
S01
SFS10
►
Settings
►
SDI-Format
►
Auto
▼
▼
▼
▼
S00
RRC18
Status
Mode
625
▼
▼
▼
Events
Ref-Input
525
▼
H-Delay
▼
▼

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The GIX-HIX100-110 Card
Introduction
The GIX100-110 and HIX100-110 are dual channel high performance
3Gb/s, HD and SD SDI video and embedded audio probes (signal integrity
monitor) with clean video switch-over function.
The switch function can be triggered by any of the integrity controls or by
GPI. Besides the extensive probe functions, the cards also provide full line
and frame synchronization on both inputs.
The ‘110’ adds a smooth 16 channel audio change over with a V fade
processing. An interesting feature is the ability to apply 4 individual
sources and pre-route these signals to any of the main channels. This
enables a backup functionality beyond two channels and can be used for
adding a third or fourth backup channel.
Features
4 free selectable inputs per probe input
Clean backup switching through built-in frame synchronizers
Input formats need to be equal
Clean audio switch-over through V fade in '110'
Tracking audio delay in ‘110’
Output configuration of 2 x main + 2x backup or 4 x main (In 2x2
backup channel has no clean audio processing)
Probe functions:
SDI carrier detect
TRS validation
ANC checksum validation
Video content freeze detection
Video content black detection
VANC WST and OP47 present detection
Time code availability
Audio channel detection (16 channels)
Audio silence detection (16 channels)
Audio Clip/5 sample full-scale indication (16 channels)
Dolby E detection (with disable of V fade function in ‘110’)
An extensive probing matrix allows adjustment of individual classes of
importance of the channels next to the main and backup channels.
Test pattern generator as 5th source for emergency and test.
Quad Speed audio bus for post fade audio processing (‘110’ only)
Locks to Bi-level, Tri-level or SDI input
Full control and status monitoring through the front panel of the
SFR04/SFR08/SFR18 frame and the Ethernet port (ACP)
Optional 2 fiber inputs (replacing 2 SDI inputs) or 2 fiber outputs
(replacing 2 SDI outputs) on I/O panel

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Applications
The GIXxxx family can be used as station output card, and ingest
quality control card or a generic 2 x 2 switch.
The integrity checking can also be performed for alarm monitoring
purposes with the switch function disabled.
Generic probing with automatic back-up switching
Multi input backup capability allows for complex backup routing in
multi platform environments
Block schematic
INTERNAL SYNAPSE BUS
GIX-HIX100–110 [QUAD SPEED AUDIO BUS]
RACK
CONTROLLER
REFERENCE
INPUTS
1 2
µP
[LINUX]
16 CHANNEL
EMBEDDER
[BYPASS]
‘110’ MODELS
ONLY
3Gb/s, HD, SD IN 1 3Gb/s, HD, SD OUT A1
3Gb/s. HD, SD OUT A2
3Gb/s, HD, SD OUT B1
3Gb/s, HD, SD OUT B2
3Gb/s, HD, SD IN 2
PLL
EQ
EQ
BACKUP
FRAME-SYNC
TEST PATTERN
AUTOPHASER
&
OFFSET DELAY
16 CHANNEL
DE-EMBEDDING
2X2
BACKUP
SWITCH
16 CH
16 CHANNEL
DE-EMBEDDING
MAIN
FRAME-SYNC
TEST PATTERN
AUTOPHASER
&
OFFSET DELAY
GPI OUT (STATUS)
GPI-IN (MANUAL SW)
GPI/O
OR TRIGGER
LOGIC
MAIN
VIDEO PROBE
BACKUP
VIDEO PROBE
2X1
PROBE LOGIC
3Gb/s, HD, SD IN 3
3Gb/s, HD, SD IN 4
EQ
EQ
QUAD SPEED
MULTIPLEXING
AUDIO BUS
16CH
OUT 16CH
IN
TDM
MUX
TO ADD-ON
FROM ADD-ON
TDM
DE-MUX
BY-PASS
16 CHANNEL V-FADE
CLEAN SWITCH
BACKUP
AUDIO PROBE
MAIN
AUDIO PROBE
TRACKING
DELAY
TRACKING
DELAY
‘110’ MODELS
ONLY

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5
Settings Menu
Format
Allows you to set what the input format is on inputs A and B. Both
inputs need to have the same format. Possible settings are:
1080p60, 1080p50 (GIX only)
1080i60, 1080i50
1080p30, 1080p25
1080p24, 1080p24sf
720p60, 720p50
SD525, SD625
Auto (default, selects the input format automatically conform
what has been detected)
IO-Map
With this setting you can select the 3Gb/s mapping in case the input
format is 1080p50 or 1080p60. Can be manually set to Level A or
Level B. You can also choose to set it to Auto (default), in which
case the card will automatically detect whether the input is Level A or
Level B
Output-Config
With Ouput-Config you can put the card in 2x2 mode (2 inputs,
each put on to 2 outputs). When not switched, output-A has initial route
to input-A, output-B has initial route to input-B. When switched output-
A routes to input-B and output-B routes to input-A. Alternatively the
card has a 2x1 mode (one input driven to all outputs). 2x1 with priority
for input-A. When switched both output-A and output-B take the same
input. When set to Combined, the initial route is similar to 2x2, but
the switch behaves like 2x1. See appendix 1 for the exact switch
behavior. Default is 2x2. See appendix 1 for the output selections for
the given input failures.
Input-Sel
With this setting you select automatic, manual or a GPI contact to drive
the switch position. Can be set to Input A, Input B, GPI-A,
Auto-GPI or Auto (default). In Auto mode the card automatically
switches to the other input when error are detected in the currently active
input. The Input-A, Input-B or GPI-A selections disable the
automatic switching.
For versions before 0709, when in GPI-only the switch position
follows GPI contact 1 when non-latching (level sensitive). See also
setting GPI-Ctrl for the possible modes.
For versions from 0709 onwards, when GPI-A pool is chosen, the
GPI_A status value 0 selects input A, value 1 selects input B.
For versions from 1823 onwards, the GPI-Chan A and GPI-Chan B
settings are introduced. These settings use the GPI_A status value to
force and invert the current route of the switch with one GPI bit. When
GPI_A value equals 0, selecting GPI-Chan A sets the route to input A,
GPI-Chan B sets the route to input B. GPI_A value 1 forces and

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inverts the route. Value 0 returns control to the menu item, thus returns
to either input A or input B.
Auto-GPI only applies when used as backup-switch in 2x2 mode
(Output-Config setting). Assumed is that Input-A is the main
channel, Input-B is the backup. GPI contact 1 forces the Output-A to
Input-B, regardless of an error condition for this input.
Switch-Back
When Input-Sel is set to Auto, this menu item decides on whether
or not the input selection should switch back when the failed input is
back to OK status. Set to On the input will switch back immediate when
the failed input returned Ok.
Set to Off, the channels will not switch back after input recovers from
an error, even when input B (the backup) has an error. The switch stays
switched infinite, and is only reset if the configuration is changed
manually.
Can also be set to BackUp_Fail in which case the input will switch
back when input B (Backup) fails and the input A (Main) is Ok. This
mode avoids the immediate switch-back of the Switch-Back On
mode, until it really has to switch back to the Ok main channel. Default
is Off. See appendix 1 for the exact switch behavior.
GPI-Ctrl
(Software versions
before 0709)
GPI-Ctrl can be set to Mode-1_Latching, Mode-1_Non-
Latch or Mode-2. Non-Latching when a contact is closed all the
time Latching when a contact is closed momentarily. Mode-2 works
with GPI pulses, tapping GPI1 will select input 1, tapping GPI2 will
select input 2. The default setting of GPI_Mode is Mode-1_Non-
Latch.
Inp_SelA
Here you select which of the four SDI inputs will be used for the
channel A probe (before the automatic backup switch function). Choices
are SDI-1, SDI-2, SDI-3,SDI-4 or GPI-C (only in software
versions from 0709). Default is SDI-1.
Inp_SelB
Here you select which of the four SDI inputs will be used for the
channel B probe (before the automatic backup switch function). Choices
are SDI-1, SDI-2, SDI-3,SDI-4 or GPI-D (only in software
versions from 0709). Default is SDI-2.
Output_mux
When Output-Config is set to 2+2, both main output A and the
backup B are output. When set to 4the main output A is routed to all
four outputs. This output multiplexer is located after the backup switch
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TestPatternA
With this setting you can enable a test pattern as frame synchronizer
output on channel A. Can be a Colorbar or a Zoneplate.
TestPatternB
With this setting you can enable a test pattern as frame synchronizer
output on channel B. Can be a Colorbar or a Zoneplate.
FS_Gen-Speed
This sets the speed of the colorbar or zoneplate generator on a scale from
0 (still) to 15 (fast). By default it is set to 1.
INTEGRITY CHECK
Carrier-Det
Carrier-Det allows the card to detect an SDI carrier loss.
Off: the functionality is switched OFF.
Probe: the card will detect a loss of carriers, but will only give this
as a status item. The card will not switch to the other channel.
A: the card will detect a loss of SDI carrier on channel A and switch
to the other channel when a loss is detected.
B: the card will detect a loss of SDI carrier on channel B and switch
to the other channel when a loss is detected.
A+B: the card will detect a loss of SDI carrier on both channel A and
B and switch to the other channel when a loss is detected.
The default setting is A+B.
CRC_EDH-Det
CRC_EDH-Det allows the card to detect EDH/CRC errors.
Off: the functionality is switched OFF.
Probe: the card will detect an EDH/CRC error, but will only give
this as a status item. The card will not switch to the other channel.
A: the card will detect EDH/CRC errors on channel A and switch to
the other channel when an error is detected.
B: the card will detect EDH/CRC errors on channel B and switch to
the other channel when an error is detected.
A+B: the card will detect EDH/CRC errors on both channel A and B
and switch to the other channel when an error is detected.
The default setting is A+B.
EDH-Mode
EDH-Mode determines whether the EDH is monitored over the full field
(FF) or the Active picture (AP). In case of FF, the vertical and
horizontal blank interval is also included. The default setting is AP.

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TRS-Error-Det
TRS-Error-Det allows the card to detect if the TRS signals are in
the right place. When the amount of misplaced or missing TRS signals
have reached the threshold set with TRC_CRC_Thres further down the
settings menu an alarm is generated. TRS= Timing Reference Signal.
Off: the functionality is switched OFF.
Probe: the card will detect a TRS error, but will only give this as a
status item. The card will not switch to the other channel.
A: the card will detect TRS errors on channel A and switch to the
other channel when an error is detected.
B: the card will detect TRS errors on channel B and switch to the
other channel when an error is detected.
A+B: the card will detect TRS errors on both channel A and B and
switch to the other channel when an error is detected.
The default setting is A+B.
TRS_CRC_Thresh
Here you set a threshold when TRS errors should be alerted by the card.
Can be set in any value between #1 and #1125. Default is #2
ANC-Error-Det
ANC-Error-Det allows the card to detect ancillary data errors. In
case of errors in the checksum over the horizontal interval (embedded
audio) an alarm is generated.
Off: the functionality is switched OFF.
Probe: the card will detect a ANC error, but will only give this as a
status item. The card will not switch to the other channel.
A: the card will detect ANC errors on channel A and switch to the
other channel when an error is detected.
B: the card will detect ANC errors on channel B and switch to the
other channel when an error is detected.
A+B: the card will detect ANC errors on both channel A and B and
switch to the other channel when an error is detected.
The default setting is A+B.
Freeze-Det
Freeze-Det allows the card to detect if the input signal is frozen.
The measurement is performed in the complete active picture. The
sensitivity can be set in Frz_NrFrms and Frz_Thrs. The region of
interest can be set in ROI_H-start, ROI_H-stop, ROI_V-start
and ROI_V-stop.
Off: the functionality is switched OFF.
Probe: the card will detect a video freeze, but will only give this as
a status item. The card will not switch to the other channel.
A: the card will detect a video freeze on channel A and switch to the
other channel when a freeze is detected.
B: the card will detect a video freeze on channel B and switch to the
other channel when a freeze is detected.
A+B: the card will detect a video freeze on both channel A and B and
switch to the other channel when a freeze is detected. (default)

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Frz_NrFrms
When a picture freezes it can be reported by the GIX-HIX100-110. With
this item it is possible to determine the sensitivity of this detection. It
sets the number of frozen frames before a freeze is reported a freeze.
This can be set in a range from 10 to 3000 frames. Default is 100.
Frz_Thrs
Frz_Thrs determines the sensitivity level of the Freeze-det. Can
be set between 10 (high threshold, for instance when the input is noisy)
and 1 (low threshold, for instance when the input is clean). Can also be
set to Digital, in which case there is no threshold. Default is
Digital.
Black-Det
Black-Det allows the card to detect if the input signal is black. The
measurement is performed in the complete active picture. The sensitivity
can be set in Blk_NrFrms and Blk_Thrs. The region of interest can
be set in ROI_H-start, ROI_H-stop, ROI_V-start and
ROI_V-stop.
Off: the functionality is switched OFF.
Probe: the card will detect a video black, but will only give this as
a status item. The card will not switch to the other channel.
A: the card will detect a video black on channel A and switch to the
other channel when a black is detected.
B: the card will detect a video black on channel B and switch to the
other channel when a black is detected.
A+B: the card will detect a video black on both channel A and B and
switch to the other channel when a black is detected.
The default setting is A+B.
Blk_NrFrms
Black-Frmnr allows setting of the number of black frames that
should initiate a changeover of the video black status. The related range
is from 10 to 3000 frames. The default setting is 100.
Blk_Thrs
Blk-Trsh determines the sensitivity level of the Black detection. Can
be set between 10 (high threshold, when source is noisy) and 1 (low
threshold, when source is clean). Can also be set to Digital in which
case there is no threshold. Default is Digital.
ROI_H-start
ROI stand for ‘Region Of Interest’. With these settings you can define a
specific region in the corresponding input in which the GIX-HIX100-
110 should perform its integrity checking (black and freeze detection).
With the H-start setting you define the horizontal start position of the
region of interest between 0 and 100% of the total picture width. Default
is 0%.
ROI_H-stop
With the H-stop setting you define the horizontal end position of the
region of interest between 0 and 100% of the total picture width. Default
is 100%

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ROI_V-start
With the V-start setting you define the vertical start position of the
region of interest between 0 and 100% of the total picture height.
Default is 0%
ROI_V-stop
With the V-stop setting you define the vertical end position of the region
of interest between 0 and 100% of the total picture height. Default is
100%
TC-Pres-Det
TC-Pres-Det allows the card to detect an ATC or VITC time code
loss on the input. Whenever the time code is not detected in a frame, for
as long as set with TC-Pres-Thrs, it is detected as a time-code
presence error.
Off: the functionality is switched OFF.
Probe: the card will detect a time code loss, but will only give this
as a status item. The card will not switch to the other channel.
A: the card will detect a time code loss on channel A and switch to
the other channel when a time code loss is detected.
B: the card will detect a time code loss on channel B and switch to
the other channel when a time code loss is detected.
A+B: the card will detect a time code loss on both channel A and B
and switch to the other channel when a time code loss is detected.
The default setting is A+B.
TC-Pres-Thrs
Here you can set the error threshold when a time code loss is detected.
Can be set between 1 and 255 frames. Default is 1 frame.
TC-Freeze-Det
TC-Freeze-Det allows the card to detect a frozen ATC or VITC
time code on the input. Whenever the time code in a frame is the same
as the previous frames, for as long as set with TC-Freeze-Thrs, it is
detected as a time-code freeze.
Off: the functionality is switched OFF.
Probe: the card will detect a time code freeze, but will only give
this as a status item. The card will not switch to the other channel.
A: the card will detect a time code freeze on channel A and switch to
the other channel when a time code freeze is detected.
B: the card will detect a time code freeze on channel B and switch to
the other channel when a time code freeze is detected.
A+B: the card will detect a time code freeze on both channel A and B
and switch to the other channel when a time code freeze is detected.
The default setting is A+B.
TC-Freeze-Thrs
Here you can set the error threshold when a frozen time code is detected.
Can be set between 1 and 255 frames. Default is 1 frame.

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Timecode_ins
(Only in GIX-HIX 110)
Here you can set if the time code on the inputs should be copied to the
outputs (on). You can also turn off time code re-insertion. Default is
off.
S352_Insert
S352_Insert enables (on) the Video Payload Identifier insertion in
the HANC space. Default is on. This packet is required for 3G
standards. In HD 1080i for ATC-LTC transparency the user may switch
it off to pass the ATC-LTC HANC packet on line 10.
VITC_Ln-In
VITC_Ln-In sets which line the time code reader reads the time code
from. This in a range from line 7 to line 20. Default line is 8.
OP47-Error-Det
This item controls the presence detection of OP47 SDP VANC data
packets. Whenever the OP47 is not detected in a frame, it is detected as
an OP47 presence error. Empty OP47 packets are detected OK, and is
thus not an error.
Off: the functionality is switched OFF.
Probe: the card will detect an OP47 error, but will only give this as
a status item. The card will not switch to the other channel.
A: the card will detect an OP47 error on channel A and switch to the
other channel when an error is detected.
B: the card will detect an OP47 error on channel B and switch to the
other channel when an error is detected.
A+B: the card will detect an OP47 error on both channel A and B
and switch to the other channel when an error is detected.
The default setting is A+B.
WST-Error-Det
This item controls the presence detection of WST-B data packets in SD.
Whenever the WST is not detected in a frame, it is detected as an WST
presence error. Empty WST packets are detected OK, and is thus not an
error.
Off: the functionality is switched OFF.
Probe: the card will detect a WST-B error, but will only give this
as a status item. The card will not switch to the other channel.
A: the card will detect a WST-B error on channel A and switch to the
other channel when an error is detected.
B: the card will detect a WST-B error on channel B and switch to the
other channel when an error is detected.
A+B: the card will detect a WST-B error on both channel A and B
and switch to the other channel when an error is detected.
The default setting is A+B.