Calibre VideoExcel User manual

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VideoExcel
Operating Instructions

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This manual explains how to operate your VideoExcel television broadcast image processors.
The products are designed to provide users with a powerful and flexible method of format
conversion.
If you have any queries relating to this or any other product supplied by Calibre please visit our
web site www.calibreuk.com.
For technical support please e-mail [email protected] or send your queries by fax to
(44) 1274 730960, for the attention of our Technical Support Department.
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Contents
INTRODUCTION 6
1.1. General Introduction 6
1.1.1. Front Panel Control 6
1.1.2. Rear Panel conectivity 7
1.2. Packing List 8
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 9
2.1. Product Overview 9
2.2. Product Specification 9
2.2.1. Power Supply Requirement 9
2.2.2. Video Inputs 9
2.2.3. Component Video Inputs 9
2.2.4. SDI Input 10
2.2.5. Analogue VGA Input 10
2.2.6. HDMI & DVI Inputs 10
2.2.7. Audio Inputs 10
2.2.8. Audio Output 10
2.2.9. Display Output 11
2.3. Genlock 11
2.4. Closed Captioning and VITC Support 11
FLOW CHART FOR VIDEOEXCEL OPERATION 12
3.1. Correct Installation Order 12
FRONT PANEL CONTROL 13
4.1. Menu Tree 13
4.2. Introduction 16
4.3. Start-up Screen 17
4.4. Main Menu 17
4.5. Input Select 17
4.6. Input Adjust 18
4.6.1. Input Levels 18
4.6.2. Clock/Position 18
4.6.3. Pan/Zoom/Tilt 18
4.6.4. Input Capture 19
4.6.5. Input Features 19
4.6.6. Aspect Ratio 19
4.6.7. Aspect Ratio 20
4.6.8. Filters 20
4.6.9. Audio Channel Swap 21
4.7. Output Adjust 22
4.7.1. Lock Mode 22
4.7.2. Reference Source 22
4.7.3. Reference Offset 22
4.7.4. Free Run Format 22
4.7.5. ARC Mode 22
4.7.6. ARC Custom 23
4.7.7. Processing Mode 23
4.7.8. 3G-SDI Data Map 23
4.7.9. Blue Check 23
4.7.10. Safe Area Markers 23
4.7.11. Vertical Filter 24
4.7.12. Gamma of Display 24
4.8. Information 25
4.9. Miscellaneous 25
4.9.1. Select Test Pattern 25
4.9.2. Status Display Mode 25
4.9.3. Channel Logo Overlay 25
4.9.4. Input Channel Config 25
4.9.5. No Sync Color 26
4.9.6. Factory Reset 26
4.9.7. Unit Configuration 26
4.9.8. Networking(TCP/IP) 26
4.9.9. Presets 27

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REMOTE CONTROL WEB SERVER 28
5.1. Introduction 28
5.2. Installing the Software 28
5.3. Software Operation 28
5.4. Channel Logo Upload 28
FIRMWARE UPDATE 29
6.1. Introduction 29
6.2. Installing the PC Updater Software 29
6.3. Updating Firmware 29
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EMC 30
7.1. Recommended Operating Conditions 30
7.2. Storage 30
7.3. CE and FCC Compliance 30
ABBREVIATIONS 31

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SAFETY WARNING:
1. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS WITHIN THE UNIT. REMOVAL OF THE TOP COVER
WILL EXPOSE DANGEROUS VOLTAGES. DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WITHOUT THE TOP COVER
INSTALLED.
2. ENSURE THAT ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (INCLUDING THE MAINS PLUG AND ANY
EXTENSION LEADS) ARE PROPERLY MADE AND COMPLY WITH ELECTRICAL SAFETY
REGULATIONS.
3. ENSURE THAT THE INTEGRITY OF THE EQUIPMENT ISOLATION BARRIER IS MAINTAINED WHEN
CONNECTING TO OTHER EQUIPMENT. THIS MEANS THAT ONLY LOW VOLTAGE ISOLATED
CIRCUITS MAY BE CONNECTED TO THE SIGNAL INPUTS AND OUTPUTS. IF ANY DOUBT EXISTS
CONSULT QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
4. TO PREVENT SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE. IF SUCH EXPOSURE OCCURS, REMOVE THE PLUG FROM THE MAINS OUTLET AND
HAVE THE EXPOSED UNIT CHECKED BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
5. DO NOT CONTINUE TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBT ABOUT IT
WORKING NORMALLY, OR IF IT IS DAMAGED IN ANY WAY. WITHDRAW THE MAINS PLUG FROM
THE MAINS OUTLET AND CONSULT QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
6. DO NOT REMOVE ANY FIXED COVERS UNLESS YOU ARE QUALIFIED TO DO SO AND EVEN THEN
WITHDRAW THE MAINS PLUG FROM THE MAINS OUTLET BEFORE YOU START.
7. THIS EQUIPMENT CONTAINS NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS. REFER ALL SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
8. TO AVOID EXPLOSION, DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE

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INTRODUCTION
1.1.
General Introduction
VideoExcel is a very flexible television broadcast image processor developed to convert between PC
and video formats.
It features state of the art digital image processor with powerful scaling using up to 1024-tap filter and
market leading HD & SD per-pixel multiple Iow-angle aperture-adjusted motion-adaptive de-interlacing
with automatic film pull-down correction for 3:2, 2:2 and non-standard and broken cadences,
significantly outperforming the capabilities of benchmark competitor products.
VideoExcel features HQV post-production studio-grade image processing algorithms for the very best
scaling, film and video noise reduction, MPEG artifact reduction and automatic audio time-line
correction to maintain lip-sync.
VideoExcel-75 is designed with special emphasis on progressive PC modes to video formats
conversion. It has flicker reduction for interlaced video outputs, de-interlacing on the input and noise
reduction is not provided.
VideoExcel-150 provide both PC connectivity and de-interlacing with noise reduction.
VideoExcel is a very flexible video and audio router with multiple digital and analog input channels,
digital audio and/or analog audio support and SDI/HD-SDI/3G-SDI compatibility.
The image may be zoomed and panned to select a particular area of interest. Scaling and aspect ratio
treatment is extremely flexible.
1.1.1.
Front Panel Control
System control is via a front-panel LCD menu controlled via keys or through a web interface via TCP/IP.
All VideoExcel (and FoveaHD) feature the same front panel control, but different connectivity through
the rear panel.
1: Menu display 2: Bore (Reset knob access) 3: (Programmable) input channel select keys
4: Menu navigation keys 5: Menu key 6: Toggle input channels
7: Standby
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1.1.2.
Rear Panel conectivity
VideoExcel-75HD
VideoExcel-75HD uses a very high performance video input front end including HDMI, DVI with HDCP
encryption and analog RGBHV graphics input.
The output format can be set to a great number of different standard video modes from NTSC to 2k
modes performing time base correction or the output can be genlocked to the incoming video signal.
Outputs are available in analogue component, DVI digital and 3G-SDI formats which are useable
simultaneously. Note that if an HDCP encrypted signal is connected to the HDMI or DVI input, the DVI
output signal will be similarly HDCP encrypted and the other outputs will be disabled.
1: HDMI input 2: DVI-D input 3: RGBHV input 4: YPbPr output
5: Control Ports (RS232, TCP/IP and USB) 6: 3G-SDI output 7: DVI/HDMI output
8: Analogue Genlock input and output 9: SDI Genlock input and output
10: 1x digital audio in (coaxial), 1x analogue Stereo R/L in/4x AES audio outputs
11: Dual redundant power supply
VideoExcel-100HD
VideoExcel-100HD uses a very high performance video input front end including true component video
support in analog YPbPr and RGBS formats and SDI/HD-SDI/3G-SDI digital formats as well as dual
composite (CVBS) and a Y/C S-Video input. A very high performance video decoder is utilised with 4x
oversampling and 3D Y/C cross talk filter for outstanding video image clarity. HDMI and DVI video with
HDCP encryption is also supported.
The output format can be set to a great number of different standard video modes from NTSC to 2k
modes performing time base correction or the output can be genlocked to the incoming video signal.
Outputs are available in analog component, DVI digital and 3G-SDI formats which are useable
simultaneously. Note that if an HDCP encrypted signal is connected to the HDMI or DVI input, the DVI
output signal will be similarly HDCP encrypted and the other outputs will be disabled.
1: HDMI input 2: DVI-D input 3: 2x 3G-SDI inputs 4: YPbPr/RGBS input
5: Y/C and 2x CVBS inputs 6: YPbPr output 7: Control Ports (RS232, TCP/IP and USB)
8: 3G-SDI output 9: DVI/HDMI output 10: Analogue Genlock input and output
11: SDI Genlock input and output 12: 4x/4x AES audio inputs (top)/ outputs (bottom)
13: Dual redundant power supply
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VideoExcel-150D
VideoExcel-150HD uses a very high performance video input front end including true component video
support in analog YPbPr and RGBS formats and SDI/HD-SDI/3G-SDI digital formats as well as dual
composite (CVBS) and a Y/C S-Video input. A very high performance video decoder is utilised with 4x
oversampling and 3D Y/C cross talk filter for outstanding video image clarity. HDMI and DVI video with
HDCP encryption is supported as well as analog RGBHV graphics input.
The output format can be set to a great number of different standard video modes from NTSC to 2k
modes performing time base correction or the output can be genlocked to the incoming video signal.
Outputs are available in analog component, DVI digital and 3G-SDI formats which are useable
simultaneously. Note that if an HDCP encrypted signal is connected to the HDMI or DVI input, the DVI
output signal will be similarly HDCP encrypted and the other outputs will be disabled.
1: HDMI input 2: DVI-D input 3: 2x 3G-SDI inputs 4: RBGHV input
5: YPbPr/RGBS input 6: Y/C and 2x CVBS inputs 7: YPbPr output
8: Control Ports (RS232, TCP/IP and USB) 9: 3G-SDI output 10: DVI/HDMI output
11: Analogue Genlock input and output 12: SDI Genlock input and output
13: 4x/4x AES audio inputs (top)/ outputs (bottom) 14: Dual redundant power supply
1.2.
Packing List
VideoExcel-75HD, -100HD, and -150HD is supplied with the following
1) This manual
2) 3 pin plug IEC mains cable
3) DVI-D output cable
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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
2.1.
Product Overview
VideoExcel are designed to accept the following input signals. FoveaHD is shown for comparison.
VXL-75HD
VXL-100HD
VXL-150HD
FoveaHD
2x Composite video via BNC
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
S-Video Y/C via 2x BNC
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
YPbPr or RGBS SD/ED/HD
component video via 3/4x BNC
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
VGA input via 5x BNC connectors
(RGBHV)
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
2x 3G-SDI/HD-SDI/SDI
(Serial Digital Interface) via BNC
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
DVI-D (Digital Visual Interface)
via a DVI-I connector
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
HDMI via HDMI connector
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
2.2.
Product Specification
This section provides technical details for all possible inputs. Please note that not all possible input
options may be applicable to certain output modes.
2.2.1.
Power Supply Requirement
VideoExcel has two internal power supplies. The unit can be set up to work from a single power supply
or as a fail save mechanism switch between the power supplies in case of one failing. Each mains input
is rated 100V-264VAC 50/60Hz with maximum power of 60W connected via a standard IEC connectors
located on the rear panel. The power input socket contains a fuse which should only be replaced with
the same type and rating for continued product safety. The correct type and rating of fuse is stated on a
label on the side or rear of the equipment.
2.2.2.
Video Inputs
Composite via BNC connectors, S-Video Y/C via 2x BNC connectors
Signal formats Composite (CVBS), S-Video (Y/C),
StandardsNTSC, PAL, SECAM
Composite (CVBS) input level 1V p-p nominal inc. sync
Luminance (Y) input level 1V p-p nominal inc. sync
Chrominance (C) input level 0.6V p-p nominal
Input Impedance (all inputs) 75 Ohms
2.2.3.
Component Video Inputs
Via 3 or 4 BNC connectors
YPbPr, YPbPrS, RGB and RGBS component video, menu selectable.
Signal formats 484i (480i) and 576i (SD), 480p, 576p (ED), 720p, 1080i at 50, 59.94 and 60Hz and
1080p at 24, 25, 29.97 and 30Hz.
Please note this input does not support Computer SVGA signals.

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2.2.4.
SDI Input
Format: SD-SDI
HD-SDI YCbCr 4:2:2 serial digital component video
3G-SDI 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 serial digital component video
Input impedance: 75 ohms.
SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 259M-C and SMPTE 424M compliant, accepts 484i, 576i, 720, 1080i and 1080p
single link formats at 270Mb, 1.485Gb or 2.97Gb rates. Level A and B transport is supported for 1080p
50, 59.94 and 60 Hz (2.97Gb rates).
2.2.5.
Analogue VGA Input
Via 5 BNC connectors
Signal formats:
640x480, 720x400, 800x600, 1024x600, 1024x768, 1280x720, 1280x768, 1280x1024, 1360x768,
1400x1050, 1440x900, 1680x1050, 1920x1080
Please note this input does not support video type signals.
2.2.6.
HDMI & DVI Inputs
HDMI 1.3 with or without HDCP, 30-bit video compatible.
DVI-D input with or without HDCP
VideoExcel-100HD, and -150HD
Video signal formats
484i and 576i (SD) in double-rate formats (1440 pixels per line), 480p, 576p (ED), 720p, 1080i at 50,
59.94 & 60Hz, 1080p at 24, 25, 30, 50, 59.94 & 60Hz.
VideoExcel-75HD, and -150HD
Graphic signal formats
640x480, 800x600, 852x480, 853x480, 1024x600, 1024x768, 1280x720, 1280x768, 1280x800,
1280x960 1280x1024, 1360x768, 1365x768, 1366x768, 1368x768, 1400x788, 1440x900, 1600x900,
1366x1024, 1400x1050, 1680x1050, 1600x1200, 1920x1080, 1920x1200
2.2.7.
Audio Inputs
VideoExcel-100HD, and -150HD
AES coaxial digital audio (4x)
VideoExcel-75HD
Analog stereo L/R
SPDIF coaxial digital audio
2.2.8.
Audio Output
AES coaxial digital audio (4x)

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2.2.9.
Display Output
Three output channels are provided, 3G-SDI via BNC, DVI-D via a DVI-I connector and Component
Video Output via three BNC, which are useable simultaneously, provided the input signal is not HDCP
encrypted. Please note that this unit is HDCP compliant. This means that when the input signal has
HDCP encryption, the DVI-D output connector will carry a similarly HDCP encrypted signal and the 3G-
SDI and Component Video Output connector are disabled when output resolution is higher than
480i/576i. When an HDCP encrypted signal is input, but the display device does not support
HDCP, the output image will turn black and the front panel displays a “HDCP Authorization
FAILED” message.
The DVI-D connector will support HDMI 1.3 with 30/36-bit video when connected to a suitable HDMI 1.3
receiver.
The Component Output is limited to 1080i50/60 and 1080p30/60 (and lower frequency) output modes.
YCbCr 4:2:2 and YCbCr 4:4:4 data mapping is supported.
2.3.
Genlock
Vertical frame synchronisation is provided. The frame signal can be derived from the dedicated analog
Genlock input as a bi or tri-level sync or from the dedicated 3G-SDI Genlock input. The frame
synchronisation signal must be a video format and must have a vertical rate of 50Hz, 59.94Hz or 60Hz.
The output will be vertically locked to the frame synchronisation signal at the exact same rate. The
phase can be controlled through the menu system, allowing adjustment for a desired latency.
Frame synchronisation status is shown via the front panel status indication on the right-hand side of the
screen, provided it has been enabled on the menu.
2.4.
Closed Captioning and VITC Support
VXL-150HD can receive and transmit closed captioning information. CEA-608 CC information can be
received on the Composite, S-Video and Component inputs. For 480i/NTSC line 21/284 are scanned for
CC information.
SMPTE 334M ancillary data packets with CEA-608 information (SDID = 0x02) or CEA-708 CC
information (SDID = 0x01) incl. embedded CEA-608 CC data can be received on the SDI inputs.
CEA-608 CC information from the analogue inputs is transmitted on the YPbPr output when set to 480i
output resolution (on line 21/284). On the 3GSDI output closed captioning information is put into a
SMPTE 334M packet (SDID = 0x01) as embedded CEA-608 CC information and also transcoded to
equivalent CEA-708 CC information. This packet gets sent on the SDI output for all output formats.
On the 3GSDI inputs VXL-150 should get SMPTE 334M packets with both CEA-608 and CEA-708 data
included. The CEA-608 CC information is extracted and put on the component output when output
resolution is set to 480i. The whole packet is passed through unchanged to the 3GSDI output port for all
output formats set.
VXL-150HD processes VITC information from SD formats on the analogue Composite, S-Video and
Component inputs. For 480i/NTSC lines 14/277 and 16/279 are scanned for time code. For 576i/PAL
lines 19/282,21/284 are scanned for time code.
Also, VITC information from SMPTE RP-188 ancillary data packets (DID = 0x60, SDID = 0x60) on the
3GSDI inputs is processed. The packets are tagged internally with the associated incoming video frame,
then sent out again on the 3GSDI output (only) when that frame reaches the output. Note that the
frame-count part of the time is regenerated as per SMPTE 12M. Missing/corrupted input packets get
replaced and frame-count on the output will match the output format.

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FLOW CHART FOR VIDEOEXCEL OPERATION
3.1.
Correct Installation Order
Start
1 - Connect to display device
2 - Connect audio output
3 - Connect video input
6 - Connect power
7 - Configure display device
9 - Select free run output
format
MENU - Output
Settings/Output Format
10 –Make a choice on aspect
ratio treatment
MENU –Output Settings/
ARC Mode
MENU –Input Adjust/ Aspect
Ratio (VXL-75HD only)
11 –Chose if the output shall
be frame synchronized
MENU–Output Settings/
Lock Mode
Finished
8 - Select input channel
MENU –Input Select
5 - Connect audio input
4 - Connect Genlock source
12 –Select the Genlock
Source
MENU –Output Settings/
Reference Source

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FRONT PANEL CONTROL
4.1.
Menu Tree
Start up Screen
Main Menu
Input Select
Input Adjust
Proc Amp
Luma Gain
R-Y Gain
B-Y Gain
Luma Cutoff
R-Y Cutoff
B-Y Cutoff
Saturation
Hue
Black Level IRE
Input Gamma (not VXL-100HD)
Clock/Position (not VXL-100HD)
Clock Freq.
Clock Phase
Clock Aut-fit
Pan/Zoom/Tilt (only VXL-75HD)
Pan L/R
Tilt Up/Down
Zoom Horz In/Out
Zoom Vert In/Out
Reset
Input Capture
Overscan
Input Window Shift Horiz
Input Window Shift Vert
Input Features
Sharpness
Detail
Unsharp Mask (not VXL-75HD)
Aspect Ratio (VXL-100HD, -150HD) Aspect Ratio (VXL-75HD)
AFD Mode Picture Format
AFD Default/Forced Aspect Ratio Width
AFD Source Aspect Ratio Height
Trim Width %
Trim Height %
Pan Left/Right %
Tilt Up/Down %
Reset Trim Position
Filters (not VXL-75H)
CCS correction
CUE correction
ICP correction
3D Y/C separation
Luma/Chroma delay
Luma peaking gain
CTI gain
CTI coring level
Temporal noise reduction
TNR & MNR noise reduction
MPEG noise reduction Level
Movie Mode
Audio Channel Swap
Ch 0-3 Input from SDI
Ch 4-7 Input from SDI
Channel 0/1
Channel 2/3
Channel 4/5
Channel 6/7
Output Settings
Lock Mode
Reference Source

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Reference Offset
Vertical
Horizontal
Output Format
ARC Mode (not VXL-75HD)
ARC custom (not VXL-75HD)
H Crop/Side Panels %
V Crop/Letterbox Panels %
Processing Mode (not VXL-75HD)
3G SDI Data Map
Blue Check
Safe Area Markers
Vertical Filter (only VXL-75HD, -150HD)
Filter Strength
Recursion
Gamma of Display (not VXL-100HD)
Closed Captioning (only VXL-150HD)
Information
Firmware Version
Bootloader Version
Power Status Inlet B
Power Status Inlet A
Video Connection
Audio Connection
Input Format
Input V Freq
Input H Freq
Output Format
Output V Freq
Output H Freq
Reference Source
Reference Format
IP Address Type
DHCP status
IP address
Subnet Mask
Gateway IP
MAC Address
Miscellaneous
Select Test Pattern
Status Display Mode
Channel Logo Overlay
Input Channel Config
Inputs
Audio In
Input Select Key
Native Modes in EDID (HDMI Only)
Legacy Mode (HDMI Only)
Color Space (DVI/HDMI Only)
Color Range (DVI/HDMI Only)
3G Level B Stream (3GSDI only)
Component Format (YPbPr only)
Channel Reset
Audio
HDMI Audio Input
Audio Delay
No Sync Color
Factory Reset
Unit Configuration
Menu Timeout
Front Panel Backlight
Power Inlet Monitoring
Enable Automatic Keypad Lockout
Networking (TCP/IP)
IP Address Type
Static IP address
Default Gateway IP Ad
Subnet Mask
Extended Network Prefix

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Presets
Load Preset
Copy to Preset
Reset 1
Reset 2
Reset 3
Reset 4
Rename 1
Rename 2
Rename 3
Rename 4

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4.2.
Introduction
The front panel displays information via a 4 line by 40 character display.
Calibre UK Ltd.
VideoExcel VXL-150HD
Software Ver: 1.6.1D
All data entry is via four direction keys, a Select/Enter key and a Menu/Escape key.
Certain adjustments take time for the unit to complete; this will be indicated by the display showing Busy
at the top of the screen. Further adjustments should not be attempted while the screen is showing Busy.
Use the Up and Down arrow keys to scroll to the parameter you need to adjust. Then press the
Select/Enter key to enable you to then adjust the parameter. Use the Up/Down or Left/Right keys to
adjust the parameter to the required value. Press the Select/Enter key again when the parameter has
been adjusted to the required value.
Some adjustments take effect immediately, but others do not take effect until the Select/Enter key is
pressed for a second time. The changed settings are saved into non-volatile memory when the
Select/Enter key is pressed for the second time.
Some adjustments are not applicable to all signal types or operating modes, in which case those non-
applicable functions will not be accessible via the menus.
Special key combinations:
Press right arrow key at power up: Enter Update Mode
Press up arrow key at power up: Reset to factory defaults

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4.3.
Start-up Screen
The start-up screen shows the currently selected input signal, output resolution and provides information
on the locking status and which of the four Presets is used to store the current settings.
IN: 1920x1080i @50.00 Hz 3G-SDI 1
OUT:1920x1080i @59.94 Hz Locked 59.94Hz
Preset 1
3G-SDI 1 C-YPbPr HDMI Test Pat
4.4.
Main Menu
The main menu lists the 5 sub menus. Input Select, Input Adjust, Output Settings, Information and
Miscellaneous.
To set up your VideoExcel it is recommended that you follow this procedure:
Choose the output mode and parameters to suit the desired format you want to convert to.
Select the correct input signal.
Set the input levels and features appropriately to optimize the appearance of your image.
Set any other parameters to suit your application.
Note: All Input parameters are specific to your chosen input channel and input signal type, they are not
global to the unit. All Output and Miscellaneous parameters are global.
Note: Not all menu items are available on all model. For an overview refer to the menu tree to check
availability on the corresponding model.
4.5.
Input Select
The list of available inputs can be scrolled through using the Up and Down arrows. The new input is not
selected until the Select/Enter key is pressed again. The list of inputs are:
VideoExcel-75HD
DVI, HDMI, Analog and Test Pattern.
VideoExcel-100HD
DVI, HDMI, 3G-SDI 1, 3G-SDI 2, S-Video, Component, CVBS 1, CVBS 2 and Test Pattern.
VideoExcel-150HD
DVI, HDMI, Analog, 3G-SDI 1, 3G-SDI 2, S-Video, Component, CVBS 1, CVBS 2 and Test Pattern.
Test patterns can be generated by VideoExcel without needing an input connected. When Test Pattern
is selected as the input, the required test pattern can be chosen from the Input Channel Config section
of the Miscellaneous menu or with the menu off by toggling through the test patterns with the up and
down keys.
NB: Some complex test patterns can take many seconds to draw, during which time the screen will be
blank and the LCD will indicate “Busy”. This is not a fault.

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4.6.
Input Adjust
This menu contains adjustments associated with setting up inputs to the unit. Use the Up and Down
arrows to scroll to the required sub-menu and press the Select/Enter key to enter the sub-menu. The
following sections list the sub-menus.
4.6.1.
Input Levels
This menu contains parameters related to the level and colour of the input signal.
Luma Gain
Control of luma gain
R-Y Gain
Control of colour gain
B-Y Gain
Control of colour gain
Luma Cutoff
Control of luma offset
R-Y Cutoff
Control of colour offset
B-Y Cutoff
Control of colour offset
Saturation and Hue
Control of video saturation and hue
Black Level IRE
Used to select 7.5 IRE black level set-up adjustment
Input Gamma
Set the Gamma to match the input source (not VXL-100HD)
4.6.2.
Clock/Position
(except VXL-100HD)
For analog graphics inputs only, clock auto fit can be selected to automatically adjust the frequency and
phase of the sampling clock. This automatic adjustment is strongly recommended. The clock phase and
frequency can also be adjusted manually if needed.
4.6.3.
Pan/Zoom/Tilt
(only VXL-75HD)
This menu provided settings to zoom and shrink the image, as well as panning within the image. The
Zoom slider allows to zoom into the image or shrink it. With the Pan and Tilt sliders panning within the
image in horizontal and vertical direction is possible. Off raster panning is allowed, i,e, the image can be
shifted outside the active area of the display. For convenience the PTZ settings can be reset with one
button.

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4.6.4.
Input Capture
Overscan
Select the amount of overscan, effectively upscaling the image slightly. Maximum overscan is 10%,
minimum is 0%.
Input Window Shift
Allows horizontal and vertical adjustment of the captured active image area within the overall display
resolution. Note: The range of position adjustment available is limited by the characteristics of the
signal timings from the image source equipment. The input window shift function should only ever be
used to correct input capture discrepancies.
4.6.5.
Input Features
The input feature menu provides three image enhancement functions.
Sharpness
Control of the sharpening enhancement filters' levels. These are peaking filters to improve high-
frequency response. Note that setting this control too high on a signal which already has good high
frequency response will cause ringing or ghosting.
Detail Enhance
Provides an additional level of detail enhancement beyond that provided by the Unsharp Mask
Unsharp Mask
This is a very powerful function which performs a per-pixel unsharp mask on the image content. It can
be used to greatly improve detail definition and clarity without causing image ringing or ghosting. It
improves both horizontal and vertical detail. Correct setting of the Unsharp Mask filter can make SD
signals look virtually indistinguishable from true HD. (not VXL-75HD)
4.6.6.
Aspect Ratio
(except VXL-75HD)
AFD Mode
Video signal streams may include information describing the transmitted format (HDMI: AVInfoFrames,
Composite NTSC/PAL: WSS/CGMS-A, 3GSDI: Generic SMPTE2016). The AFD signal (Active Format
Description) is considered by VideoExcel-150HD when AFD Mode is set to Auto. Essentially, this
feature switches on the detection of the aspect ratio of the incoming video signal. The ARC (Aspect
Ratio Conversion) settings in the Output Settings menu determine how this information is processed.
The AFD Mode can be set to Forced, in which case the AFD markers are ignored and the aspect ratio is
said to be what is set under the menu item AFD Default/Forced, whether or not that is actually the case.
AFD Default/Forced
When the AFD information is missing or corrupted or when AFD Mode is set to Forced this menu
determines what aspect ratio has to be assumed for further processing. If it is set to 16:9 or 4:3 the
incoming video signal is considered to have said aspect ratio. Keep Last means, use whatever was
seen before. If nothing was seen before use 4:3 for SD modes and 16:9 for HD modes.
AFD Source
From this menu AFD, WSS/CGMS-A or Video Index may be selected as AFD source. The sources for
aspect ratio information for the input channels are as follows:
HDMI: From the AVInfoFrames (see CEA-861-D)
DVI and VGA: none available - all input formats assumed to be square pixel, hence aspect ratio can be
calculated from the resolution (except 576i/480i/576p/480p if accepted, which are all 4:3)
SD/HD/3G-SDI: User choice of AFD packets (as SMPTE 2016) or legacy support for Video Index
(SMPTE RP186)
CVBS/S-Video/YCbCr: WSS or CGMS-A packets, according to format. PAL/576i uses WSS (BT.1119-
2); NTSC/480i,720p,1080i use CGMS-A (CEA-805/IEC 61880/EIAJ CPR-1204/etc)

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Trim Width % and Trim Height %
The video image can be scaled independently in the horizontal and vertical direction. Black bars are
added on top and bottom of the image when a shrink is performed.
Pan Left/Right % and Tilt Up/Down %
The zoomed image can be paned in horizontal and vertical direction with these controls.
Reset Trim Position
Resets all trim and pan settings to zero percent.
4.6.7.
Aspect Ratio
(only VXL-75HD)
Picture Format
Normal preserves the aspect ratio of the incoming image and scales the image to fit into the area of the
output mode. Dependant on the aspect ratio of the output mode the image is either bordered by the
right/left side or bottom/top of the panel. Non-used areas of the panel are displayed black (letterboxed).
Full Screen scales the image to the size of the panel without preservation of the aspect ratio.
Crop preserves the aspect ratio and scales the image to fit the screen. Dependant on the aspect ratio of
the panel either the top/bottom or right/left areas of the image are cropped.
Anamorphic scales the input image such that it is displayed with a 16:9 aspect ratio when displayed on
the screen. The image is further scaled to fit into the size of the panel. Dependant on the aspect ratio of
the panel the image is then either bordered by the right/left side or bottom/top of the panel. Non-used
areas of the panel are displayed black (letterboxed).
Flex Wide is applying a non-linear stretch horizontally to convert a 4:3 into 16:9 with the emphasize of
aspect ratio conversion in the center of the image.
Aspect Ratio Width and Height
The video image can be scaled independently in the horizontal and vertical direction.
Note: Some aspect ratio selections will have no visible effect on the displayed image for certain input
and output mode combinations, e.g. if the input and output formats have the same aspect ratio all
settings have the same effect.
4.6.8.
Filters
(except VXL-75HD)
A submenu containing selection options for many image clean-up filters including:
CCS Cross Chrominance Suppression filter (reduction of chroma-crawl) –SD only
CUE Chroma Up sampling Error correction filter
ICP Interlace Chroma Problem filter, reduces interlace errors on diagonals & curves
3D Y/C Filter to reduce luminance to chrominance cross talk of composite video signals which
appears as a coarse rainbow pattern or random colors in regions of fine details.
Luma/Chroma delay Adjustable delay between chroma and luma of +/- 3 pixels.
Luma peaking gain Luma transient steepening.
CTI gain Chroma transient steepening.
CTI coring level Threshold to CTI to avoid noise being amplified
TNR Temporal Noise Reduction (removes "electronic" noise found on broadcasts, film
material)
TNR & MNR Selects which noise reduction filters are applied –TNR only, TNR+MNR, or Auto for
automatic image content and noise based selection of filters.
MPEG NR Level Adjusts the level of MNR (MPEG Noise Reduction) for SD signals. Not applicable to
HD formats –use TNR for removal of all types of noise from HD formats.