Burst Electronics HDLG User manual

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HDLG HD/SD SDI Logo Generator / Color Bar Generator
HDLG
HD/SD SDI Logo Generator & Color Bar Generator
User Manual Version 2.01
BURST ELECTRONICS INC
Edgewood, NM USA
[phone] VOICE
[phone] TECH SUPPORT
www.burstelectronics.com
Made in USA
Hardware, software and manual copyright by Burst Electronics. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may
be reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means without the written permission of Burst Electronics Inc.

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Table of Contents
Introduction: ...........................................................................................................................................5
Features: .............................................................................................................................................5
Software Installation:...........................................................................................................................5
USB Driver Installation:........................................................................................................................5
Configuring the USB (USB-Serial Port):.............................................................................................5
HDLogoGen.............................................................................................................................................6
MENU......................................................................................................................................................6
FILE:.....................................................................................................................................................6
Open Logo File.................................................................................................................................6
Send Logo to HDLG ..........................................................................................................................6
Get Logo from HDLG........................................................................................................................6
Recent Files......................................................................................................................................7
Exit..................................................................................................................................................7
Com Select/Com Search:......................................................................................................................7
Zoom:..................................................................................................................................................7
PaintBrush:..........................................................................................................................................7
Logo: ...................................................................................................................................................7
Logo#...............................................................................................................................................7
Color Key R,G,B = (#,#,#) ..................................................................................................................7
Schedule:.................................................................................................................................................8
Schedule View.....................................................................................................................................8
Start Slider.......................................................................................................................................8
T-ON Slider ......................................................................................................................................8
Repeat Slider ...................................................................................................................................8
End Slider.........................................................................................................................................8
Calendar..........................................................................................................................................8
Scan for Conflicts .............................................................................................................................8
AutoScan .........................................................................................................................................8
Save.................................................................................................................................................9
Exit ..................................................................................................................................................9
Schedule Lock......................................................................................................................................9

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Schedule On/Off..................................................................................................................................9
Control Panel Lock...............................................................................................................................9
HDLG Setup:............................................................................................................................................9
Send Timing Schedule..........................................................................................................................9
Send Time and Date.............................................................................................................................9
Daylight Saving Time Setup................................................................................................................10
GPI Setup: Mode = #: CTRL = #...........................................................................................................10
GPI Mode.......................................................................................................................................10
GPI Control ....................................................................................................................................10
Help.......................................................................................................................................................10
CreatingCompatible Logos:...................................................................................................................11
Making a Pixel Transparent................................................................................................................11
Black (NTSC vs. PAL)...........................................................................................................................11
Relative Screen Position (RSP)................................................................................................................11
Control Panel:....................................................................................................................................11
Relative Position............................................................................................................................12
Fade Speed....................................................................................................................................12
Mix Ratio.......................................................................................................................................12
TAKE..............................................................................................................................................12
Image.............................................................................................................................................12
Video Mode...................................................................................................................................12
Com...............................................................................................................................................12
Logo Selection: ..................................................................................................................................12
Copyright Field...................................................................................................................................12
Front Panel............................................................................................................................................13
HDLG Color Bar Generator.................................................................................................................13
Speed................................................................................................................................................13
Mix....................................................................................................................................................13
Up/Down & Left/Right Arrows...........................................................................................................13
Take...................................................................................................................................................13
Logo ..................................................................................................................................................13
Bug....................................................................................................................................................13
HD/SD LED.........................................................................................................................................14

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Power................................................................................................................................................14
Rear Panel.............................................................................................................................................14
Power................................................................................................................................................14
USB....................................................................................................................................................14
SDI Input............................................................................................................................................14
SDI Loop ............................................................................................................................................14
SDI Output.........................................................................................................................................14
EXT Clock/GPI Input...........................................................................................................................14
EXT Clock .......................................................................................................................................14
GPI Input........................................................................................................................................14
Specifications ........................................................................................................................................16
Power Requirement:..........................................................................................................................16
Size:...................................................................................................................................................16
Logo: .................................................................................................................................................16
Storage:.............................................................................................................................................16
Interface:...........................................................................................................................................16
Video:................................................................................................................................................16
Compatible formats:......................................................................................................................16
Accessories:.......................................................................................................................................16
Battery Replacement:…………………………………………………………………….……………………………………………………17

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HDLG HD/SD SDI Color Logo/Color Bar Generator
Introduction:
Congratulations on your purchase of the HDLG HD/SD SDI Color Logo/Color Bar Generator by Burst
Electronics Inc. The HDLG is capable to overlaying a 24-bit full color bitmap over SDI video. This product
can store up to four (4) logos within its internal non-volatile memory, each logo can be recalled to
overlay video either manually or by use of a built-in Scheduler. The HDLG also includes an internal Color
Bar Generator switchable to either 720p60Hz or 1080i60Hz.
Features:
Overlay a 24-bit Full Color logo over video
Internal Color bar generator (selectable 720p60Hz or 1080i60Hz)
Automated timing scheduler
Compatible with most HD and SD SDI video standards (auto-sensing)
Software, Front panel and GPI controls
External 1pps clock input
Software Installation:
Place the HDLG Software Installation disk into your CD drive. If your computer allows “Autorun”, then
HDLogoGen will begin installing. If “Autorun” is not activated, browse to your computer’s CD drive,
locate and run the file “setup.exe”. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete installation. A shortcut
for the HDLG software should now be available upon your Desktop. If not, the Application can be
accessed by browsing to C:\Program Files (x86)\BurstElectronics\HDLG\.
USB Driver Installation:
At the time this manual was written and the software installation disk was created, the latest drivers
from FTDI were included on the HDLG Installation Disk. However, it is always recommended to obtain
the latest drivers from FTDI. The HDLG uses their Virtual Communications Port (VCP) driver for
Windows. Their website is listed here…
http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm
To use the included drivers, insert the HDLG Installation Disk into your computer’s CD/DVD drive (you
may cancel the installation wizard if you have already installed HDLogoGen). Connect the HDLG to your
PC via the supplied USB2.0 compatible cable. A New Hardware Wizard will appear. When asked for the
file location of the drivers browse to X:\program files\Burst Electronics\HDLG\usb driver\(where “X” is
your CD/DVD drive).Select the “INF” file presented. Click next and continue with the driver installation.
When complete, click finish.
Note: Some versions of Windows will run New Hardware Wizard again. This is normal and must also be
completed to successfully install the USB drivers. Use the same location for the required INF file.
Configuring the USB (USB-Serial Port):
The USB driver for the HDLG was provided by FTDI. This is a USB to Serial port emulator. By default the
driver is preconfigured to operate with the HDLG, you should not need to make any adjustments to the
driver’s settings. However, advanced configurations of the port can be accessed through your
computer’s Device Manager (listing is under PORTS).

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HDLogoGen
HDLogoGen is a Windows based interface software necessary to command the HDLG. Through the use
of the Menu, Relative Screen Position (RSP), Control Panel, and Logo Selection, you will be able to
control nearly every aspect of the HDLG's functions and features.
MENU
FILE:
Open Logo File
Send Logo to HDLG
Get Logo From HDLG
Recent Files
Exit
Open Logo File
Clicking the Open Logo File link will activate a standard Windows Browse dialog box where you can
locate and select a compatible bitmap (BMP) file for installation into the HDLG memory. If a logo is
incompatible for any reason (i.e. image too large, logo dimensions incorrect, not 24-bit BMP, etc.), and
error message will be displayed.
Send/Get Logo
Send Logo to HDLG
The HDLG can store up to four (4) full color 24-bit bitmap images within its onboard memory. Each logo
can be recalled from its respective memory location to be displayed over SDI video. Also, in the event
your original BMP logo file is lost or misplaced, the HDLG can retrieve and save the stored logo back to a
BMP file. Send Logo to HDLG is a three step process.
1. By using the radio buttons at the bottom of HDLogoGen (or by using the logo selections available in
the "Logo" menu), select any of the four Logo Selections.
2. Under the File menu, OPEN LOGO your previously created logo (adjust Color Key R,G,B as necessary
for transparent pixels).
3. Again, under the File menu, SEND LOGO to HDLG.
HDLogoGen now performs the download of your logo to the HDLG hardware. Once complete, your new
logo is saved to HDLG. You can now adjust the position, overall transparency and fade speed of the logo.
Get Logo from HDLG
Get Logo from HDLG is a feature that allows you to save a logo previously stored in one of the four
memory locations in the HDLG. The process is simple. Select the logo you wish to save. Now click on Get
Logo from HDLG (a message regarding saving the logo is displayed). Click OK. The logo will now be
uploaded from the HDLG's memory. Once complete, you will be given the opportunity to give the logo a
name and select the location where to save.

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Recent Files
Up to eight (8) of the most recent logo images opened will be listed and accessible through this link.
Exit
Closes HDLogoGen.
Com Select/Com Search:
Upon first installing HDLogoGen and its associated USB-Serial Port drivers, you will need to command
HDLogoGen to Search for available Com Ports and then select the appropriate Port. First click on Com
Search/Search for a Comm Port (takes 30 Sec). Wait 30 seconds and then click on Com Select. You
should be presented with all of the available Com Ports connected to your computer. Select the Com
Port listed and wait a few seconds while HDLogoGen establishes a connection with the HDLG. If there
are any more than one Port listed, select each listed Com Port in turn and wait a few seconds to give
HDLogoGen a chance to establish communication with the HDLG. Communication is established when
the Title Bar of HDLogoGen (very top) displays "Model HDLG001M" and the Com indicator near the
lower right of the software shows a green colored background (red = no communication, cyan =
attempting connection, green = communication established). The Com Port number you selected will
also be displayed within this field.
Zoom:
The Zoom feature doubles the apparent size of the logo to allow you a closer look at your logo's detail.
This is only a visual aide and does not affect the actual size of the logo being displayed over video.
Simply click ZOOM to expand the logo, click ZOOM again to bring the logo back to original size.
PaintBrush:
This is a link to Microsoft Windows Paint. When activated the currently selected logo is imported to
Windows Paint for simple editing of the image.
Logo:
Logo1 -Logo4
Color Key R,G,B = (#,#,#)
Logo#
The Logo menu allows you to choose which logo is displayed and gives access to the Color Key R,G,B
(transparent pixel) tool. To choose a logo, click on the logo number desired. These selections are also
available as radio buttons across the bottom of HDLogoGen. Just click on the radio button that
corresponds to the Logo# desired.
Color Key R,G,B = (#,#,#)
The Color Key R,G,B tool allows you to choose a color value of pixel to become transparent within your
logo (see Making a Pixel Transparent). Select Color Key R,G,B and enter the value you used when you
created the transparent field in your logo (i.e. if you created a field with an R,G,B value of 128 (grey),

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then enter "128" into the Color Key's dialog box). Now Send Logo to HDLG. Any pixel that has a value
equal to the Color Key value will now be completely transparent on video.
Schedule:
Schedule View
Schedule Lock
Scheduler On/Off
Control Panel Lock
Schedule View
Schedule allows a user to setup a sequence of times when a logo would be displayed. Select Schedule
View. Within Schedule View there are four (4) vertical slider bars. Each of these sliders (Start, T-ON,
Repeat, End) configures a value of time. Time is displayed in 24hr format (00:00:00 & 24:00:00 =
midnight)
Start Slider
Tells HDLG at what time a logo display cycle will start.
T-ON Slider
Determines the amount of time a logo will be displayed (in increments of 15 seconds) during a display
cycle.
Repeat Slider
Determines the total time of a display cycle. If this value is equal to T-ON, then the logo will always be
displayed. Selecting any amount of time more than that of T-ON will command the logo to be OFF (i.e. T-
On = 0:00:15 & Repeat = 0:30:00)
End Slider
Tells HDLG at what time a logo cycle will stop.
The LOGO field to the right side of this table allows the user to select which logo will be displayed during
that particular logo cycle. Any value from one (1), two (2), three (3), four (4) and OFF can be selected
into this field. This value corresponds to the logo memory location.
Calendar
A 7-day calendar that allows a user to select which day(s) of the week a particular logo will be displayed.
Scan for Conflicts
This button will scan through the schedule table for any conflicts with how the schedule cycle will run.
Conflicts occur if more than one logo is being recalled at the same time.
AutoScan
The check box called AutoScan will continually scan the table for conflicts while you are configuring your
schedule.

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Save
This button will save any changes made in the Schedule View Table to your computer's registry. Save
must be pressed before this window is closed to avoid losing any changes made to this table.
Note: To save Schedule View Table to the HDLG's internal memory. go to the HDLG Setup pull down
menu and select Send Timing Schedule.
Exit
This button will close this window and return you to HDLG. If Exit is performed before Save is pressed,
any changes made to Schedule will be lost.
Schedule Lock
Prevents accidental changes to Schedule.
Schedule On/Off
Selecting this item commands HDLogoGen to begin running the Schedule shown in Schedule View and
not from any Schedule saved to the HDLG's internal memory. Timing of Schedule is based upon your
PC's internal clock. Deselecting this item commands HDLogoGen to stop running Schedule.
Control Panel Lock
Prevents accidental changes to the logo's position, fade speed and transparency settings.
HDLG Setup:
Send Timing Schedule
Send Date and Time
Daylight Saving Time Setup
GPI Setup: Mode = #: CTRL = #
HDLG Setup
The HDLG Setup menu allows the user to send the HDLG Schedule to the non-volatile memory. This
allows for automatic, unattended operation of the HDLG's saved Schedule when having a PC
continuously command the HDLG is not viable or impractical. The HDLG Setup menu includes a link to
update the time and date from the computer, regional daylight savings time setup, and GPI setup
options.
Send Timing Schedule
This button commits your configured Schedule to be loaded into the non-volatile memory of the HDLG
hardware. The schedule can then be activated via the front panel switch or by configuring the GPI Setup.
Send Time and Date
This selection opens a dialog box allowing you to set the internal clock of the HDLG. A Timer Offset
Adjustment is also included to allow you to tweak the internal clock in the event the HDLG and real-
world clock (GPS or atomic clock) are a few seconds out of tune.

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Daylight Saving Time Setup
Use this item to set your local Daylight Savings Time. Click on this item and follow the onscreen
instructions to properly set Daylight Savings for your location.
GPI Setup: Mode = #: CTRL = #
This item opens the Schedule Mode & GPI Control Setup Menu. On the left are listed the different
configurations for how the front panel "TAKE" switch and rear panel GPI input control the operation of
Schedule and logo selections. On the right are listed the different control options for the GPI input. Once
you have selected the Mode and Control options, click Save & Update to send these changes to the
HDLG.
GPI Mode
1. Scheduler: Front panel controlled/GPI: Disabled -Pressing down on the front panel TAKE switch
activates Schedule. GPI Controls are disabled from controlling either Schedule or selecting logos.
2. Scheduler: Front panel disabled/GPI: Control Scheduler-Pressing down on the front panel TAKE
switch does not activate Schedule. GPI input controls activation of Schedule.
3. Scheduler: Front panel controlled/GPI: Overrides Scheduler with Logo ON -Pressing down on
the front panel TAKE switch activates Schedule. GPI Control turns the currently selected logo ON.
4. Scheduler: Disabled/GPI: Sequences through Logos 1-2-3-4-1-Pressing down on the front panel
TAKE switch does not activate Schedule. Each time the GPI Control is activated, the next logo inline will
turn on and be displayed over video. When the GPI Control is removed, the currently selected logo will
turn off.
5. Scheduler: Front panel controlled/GPI: Forces Logo 4 ON-Pressing down on the front panel
TAKE switch activates Schedule. GPI Control overrides Schedule and activates the logo stored at Logo 4.
Removing GPI Control will allow Schedule to continue to run normally.
GPI Control
1. Active when closed -A constant contact closure required.
2. Active when open-A constant contact open required.
3. Pushbutton (Pos edge) -A momentary contact closure where the positive going edge of the GPI
signal toggles activation of the GPI Mode.
4. Pushbutton (Neg edge) -A momentary contact closure where the negative going edge of the GPI
signal toggles activation of the GPI Mode.
Help
User Guide (HDLG-Manual.PDF)-Provides a link to the HDLG User's Manual in PDF format originally
included during installation of this software.
About-Opens the information window for this version of HDLogoGen. This also provides Burst
Electronics' telephone numbers and email address for technical support.
Terminal-Opens a small window that allows you to monitor the communications between the PC and
HDLG.
HDLogoGen Copyright -Commands the HDLG to display the Copyright and firmware information
through the Terminal window.