Crystal Vision HDDA104R User manual

Crystal Vision Ltd., Lion Technology Park, Station Road East, Whittlesford, Cambridge, CB22 4WL, England.
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HDDA104R and
HDDA108R
HD/SDI Distribution Amplifiers

HDDA104R/108R User Manual R1.2 Crystal Vision
121/04/2008
Contents
1Introduction 2
2Hardware installation 3
2.1Universal rear connectors 3
Rear module connections with RM34 3
General purpose interface 4
4U frame GPI connections 5
2U frame GPI Connections 6
1U frame GPI connections 6
Indigo DT desk top box GPI connections 7
3Card edge operation 8
HDDA104R/HDDA108R 8
Using the active front panel 9
3.1Module selected 9
The HDDA104R/108R menu structure 11
4Statesman 12
4.1Statesman operation 12
Video properties 13
5Trouble shooting 14
Card edge monitoring 14
Fault finding guide 14
6Specification 15

Crystal Vision Introduction
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1Introduction
The HDDA104R/108R is a family of multi-standard High Definition/Standard Definition
serial digital distribution amplifiers. Depending on configuration, they can provide one
input to four outputs or by the addition of a sub PCB one input to eight outputs both
options with reclocking. Auto input cable equalisation and output drivers ensure an SD
cable length in excess of 250 meters with Belden 8281 or equivalent and up to 140 meters
for HD with Belden 1694 or equivalent is obtainable.
The universal connection system allows a mixture of Crystal Vision modules in the frame.
The modules plug in the front and the rear connectors plug in the rear. Depending on
frame design, a hinged or removable front panel reveals LED and switch positions as an
indication of input present, HD/SD and PSU status when opened.
HDDA104R/108R multi-standard distribution amplifiers
The HDDA family consists of two models. The basic model is the HDDA104R one input
to four outputs reclocking DA. The addition of a four output sub PCB increases the total
number of outputs to eight creating the HDDA108R. For simplicity the boards have six
status monitoring LEDs and no other controls. For more detailed status monitoring the
HDDA104R/108R can communicate with both an active control panel and the Statesman
PC control system.
The HDDA104R uses the RM34 single-slot rear connector with six BNC connectors, the
HDDA108R uses the addition of a second RM34 in the slot above to increase the number
of outputs to eight.
The HDDA104R/108R family of boards are very compact with 24 HDDA104R modules
or 12 HDDA108R modules fitting into a 4U frame.
The rear connector details may be found in the Installation chapter.
The main features are as follows:
•Up to one input and eight outputs HD/SD reclocking.
•Automatic Input cable length equalisation.
•Additional status monitoring via Statesman and active control panel.

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2Hardware installation
The HDDA104R/108R digital video distribution amplifiers fit into all Crystal Vision rack
frames. All modules can be plugged in and removed while the frame is powered without
damage.
2.1 Universal rear connectors
The HDDA104R uses a single-height rear connector, this will allow the 4U Indigo frame
to house up to 24 modules and three power supplies. The 2U Indigo 2 frame will house 12
modules and dual power supplies. The 1U Indigo 1 will house six modules with a single
power supply. The Indigo DT Desk Top Box has a built-in power supply and will house
up to two modules.
The 4U, 2U and 1U frames all have a hinged front panel that gives access to the PSUs and
all modules. The desk-top box also has a removable front to gain access to the modules.
The universal frame wiring system allows any of the interface range of modules to be
fitted in any position with the use of removable rear modules.
The HDDA108R uses a second single-slot rear connector to obtain the full number of
outputs, this means that packing density will be reduced.
Rear module connections with RM34
HDDA104R
RM34 fits in all frames Description
RM34
•24 modules in 4U
•12 modules in 2U
•6 in 1U
•2 in a DTB
•All frame slots can be used
BNC I/O assignment
A HD/SD serial digital output
B HD/SD serial digital output
C HD/SD serial digital output
D HD/SD serial digital output
E No user connection
F HD/SD serial digital input
Note: RM01 generic label shown

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HDDA108R
RM34 fits in all frames Description
RM34 x 2
•12 modules in 4U
•6 in 2U
•3 in 1U
•1 in a DTB
•2 slots used for each card
BNC upper BNC lower I/O assignment
A HD/SD serial digital output
B HD/SD serial digital output
C HD/SD serial digital output
D HD/SD serial digital output
E No user connection
F No user connection
A HD/SD serial digital output
B HD/SD serial digital output
C HD/SD serial digital output
D HD/SD serial digital output
E No user connection
F HD/SD serial digital input
Note: RM01 generic label shown
General purpose interface
The external GPI control lines 'a' to 'f' at the frame remote connectors are provided to
allow remote control and/or remote status indication. Line 'a' is assigned as a GPI output
to provide remote indication of input presence.
The GPI output is fitted with 6k8Ω pull-up to +5V and 270Ωseries resistor so it can drive
an LED directly. If the series resistor is shorted out, it can drive a bulb at +45V 500mA
max.
Note: The +5V output is protected by self-resetting thermal fuses, which limit the total output
current available from Remotes 1-4 to approximately 1A. Remotes 5-8 are similarly protected.

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GPI Connections
Not asserted (nominally 5Vdc) Asserted (<0.5Vdc)
‘a’ Not assigned Not assigned
‘b’ Not assigned Not assigned
‘c’ Not assigned Not assigned
‘d’ Not assigned Not assigned
‘e’ Input present No input present
‘f’ HD Input SD Input
The following tables show the GPI pinout for each frame:
4U frame GPI connections
GPI lines ‘a’ to ‘f’ of each card connect to one of eight rear remote connectors as follows:
Slot no. ‘a’ pin ‘b’ pin ‘c’ pin ‘d’ pin ‘e’ pin ‘f’ pin
1 8 (1) 9 (1) 18 (1) 26 (1) 19 (2) 20 (2)
2 7 (1) 16 (1) 17 (1) 25 (1) 10 (2) 11 (2)
3 8 (3) 9 (3) 18 (3) 26 (3) 19 (4) 20 (4)
4 7 (3) 16 (3) 17 (3) 25 (3) 10 (4) 11 (4)
5 5 (1) 6 (1) 15 (1) 24 (1) 1 (2) 2 (2)
6 4 (1) 14 (1) 13 (1) 23 (1) 3 (2) 4 (2)
7 5 (3) 6 (3) 15 (3) 24 (3) 1 (4) 2 (4)
8 4 (3) 14 (3) 13 (3) 23 (3) 3 (4) 4 (4)
9 3 (1) 12 (1) 22 (1) 21 (1) 12 (2) 13 (2)
10 10 (1) 11 (1) 19 (1) 20 (1) 21 (2) 22 (2)
11 3 (3) 12 (3) 22 (3) 21 (3) 12 (4) 13 (4)
12 10 (3) 11 (3) 19 (3) 20 (3) 21 (4) 22 (4)
Slot no. ‘a’ pin ‘b’ pin ‘c’ pin ‘d’ pin ‘e’ pin ‘f’ pin
1 8 (5) 9 (5) 18 (5) 26 (5) 19 (6) 20 (6)
2 7 (5) 16 (5) 17 (5) 25 (5) 10 (6) 11 (6)
3 8 (7) 9 (7) 18 (7) 26 (7) 19 (8) 20 (8)
4 7 (7) 16 (7) 17 (7) 25 (7) 10 (8) 11 (8)
5 5 (5) 6 (5) 15 (5) 24 (5) 1 (6) 2 (6)
6 4 (5) 14 (5) 13 (5) 23 (5) 3 (6) 4 (6)
7 5 (7) 6 (7) 15 (7) 24 (7) 1 (8) 2 (8)
8 4 (7) 14 (7) 13 (7) 23 (7) 3 (8) 4 (8)
9 3 (5) 12 (5) 22 (5) 21 (5) 12 (6) 13 (6)
10 10 (5) 11 (5) 19 (5) 20 (5) 21 (6) 22 (6)
11 3 (7) 12 (7) 22 (7) 21 (7) 12 (8) 13 (8)
12 10 (7) 11 (7) 19 (7) 20 (7) 21 (8) 22 (8)
Table shows pin number (Remote number)
Note: Remote 1, Remote 3, Remote 5 and Remote 7 are 26 way high-density D-Type female
sockets. Frame ground is pin 2 and +5V @500mA is pin 1 in each case.
Remote 2, Remote 4, Remote 6 and Remote 8 are 26 way high-density D-Type male plugs and
frame ground is pin 6 in each case and +5V @500mA is pin 15 on Remote 2 and Remote 6.
UpperLower

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2U frame GPI Connections
GPI lines ‘a’ to ‘f’ of each card connect to one of four rear remote connectors as follows:
Slot no. ‘a’ pin ‘b’ pin ‘c’ pin ‘d’ pin ‘e’ pin ‘f’ pin
1 8 (1) 9 (1) 18 (1) 26 (1) 19 (2) 20 (2)
2 7 (1) 16 (1) 17 (1) 25 (1) 10 (2) 11 (2)
3 8 (3) 9 (3) 18 (3) 26 (3) 19 (4) 20 (4)
4 7 (3) 16 (3) 17 (3) 25 (3) 10 (4) 11 (4)
5 5 (1) 6 (1) 15 (1) 24 (1) 1 (2) 2 (2)
6 4 (1) 14 (1) 13 (1) 23 (1) 3 (2) 4 (2)
7 5 (3) 6 (3) 15 (3) 24 (3) 1 (4) 2 (4)
8 4 (3) 14 (3) 13 (3) 23 (3) 3 (4) 4 (4)
9 3 (1) 12 (1) 22 (1) 21 (1) 12 (2) 13 (2)
10 10 (1) 11 (1) 19 (1) 20 (1) 21 (2) 22 (2)
11 3 (3) 12 (3) 22 (3) 21 (3) 12 (4) 13 (4)
12 10 (3) 11 (3) 19 (3) 20 (3) 21 (4) 22 (4)
Table shows Pin number (Remote number)
Note: Remote 1 and Remote 3 are 26 way high density ‘D’ type female sockets and frame
ground is pin 2 and +5V @500mA is pin 1 in each case.
Remote 2 and Remote 4 are 26 way high density ‘D’ type male plugs and frame ground is
pin 6 and +5V @500mA is pin 15 in each case.
1U frame GPI connections
GPI lines ‘a’ to ‘f’ of each card connect to one of two rear remote connectors as
follows:
Slot no. ‘a’ pin ‘b’ pin ‘c’ pin ‘d’ pin ‘e’ pin ‘f’ pin
1 8 (1) 9 (1) 18 (1) 26 (1) 19 (2) 20 (2)
2 7 (1) 16 (1) 17 (1) 25 (1) 10 (2) 11 (2)
3 5 (1) 6 (1) 15 (1) 24 (1) 1 (2) 2 (2)
4 4 (1) 14 (1) 13 (1) 23 (1) 3 (2) 4 (2)
5 3 (1) 12 (1) 22 (1) 21 (1) 12 (2) 13 (2)
6 10 (1) 11 (1) 19 (1) 20 (1) 21 (2) 22 (2)
Table shows Pin number (Remote number)
Note: Remote 1: 26 way high density D-type socket. Frame ground is pin 2 and +5V @500mA
is pin 1.
Remote 2: 26 way high density D-type plug. Frame ground is pin 6 and +5V @500mA is
pin 15.

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Indigo DT desk top box GPI connections
GPI lines ‘a’ to ‘f’ of each card connect to the rear remote connector as follows:
Slot no. ‘a’ pin ‘b’ pin ‘c’ pin ‘d’ pin ‘e’ pin ‘f’ pin
1 8 (1) 9 (1) 18 (1) 26 (1) 19 (2) 20 (2)
2 7 (1) 16 (1) 17 (1) 25 (1) 10 (2) 11 (2)
Table shows pin number (remote number)
Note: Remote 1: 26 way high-density D-Type female socket. Frame ground is pin 2 and +5V
@500mA is pin 1.
Remote 2: 26 way high-density D-Type male plugs and frame ground is pin 6 and +5V
@500mA is pin 15
Note. The +5V output is protected by self-resetting thermal fuses, which limit the total
output current available from Remotes 1-2 to approximately 1A.

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3 Card edge operation
HDDA104R/HDDA108R
The front card-edge of the HDDA104R/HDDA108R provides power rail monitoring and
signal status.
HDDA104R front edge view
Name LED
Colour Function when ON Function when Off
+5V Green Good power supply (PSU) rails. One or more of the monitor
supplies is out of specification
Config Yellow Card configuring after power on Card normal working
HD Yellow Video input standard is HD
(High Definition) Input not present
SD Yellow Video input standard is SD
(Standard Definition)
Error Red
Incoming signal has check sum
errors or if input cable length is too
long and signal contains bit errors
Input signal OK
Input Green Valid input present No valid input present

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Using the active front panel
3.1 Module selected
This operational guide assumes that the panel has been set up according to the Panel setup
procedure described in the Crystal Vision Control Panel manual.
Note: It is ESSENTIAL that the Panel setup procedure is followed and any old or unknown
passwords cleared prior to using the panel for the first time.
At power up, the two-line, 20-character screen will display ‘Crystal Vision’ followed by
the firmware version number for the control panel. All eight control panel keys LEDs will
illuminate.
The Crystal Vision control panel start up display
'Control Panel' then briefly replaces the version number display.
If the control panel firmware has been updated for Statesman control (version 1.5.0 or
higher), Statesman Mode will be entered and the message, ‘Press CAL to Exit’ will be
displayed and the CAL LED will light.
Statesman mode is entered by default

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To continue with control panel operation or configuration, press the CAL key once. A
second press of the CAL key will return to Statesman control.
The control panel will display the name of the card that first responds to the polling
request together with its location number.
The location number consists of the frame number plus the card position in the frame.
Navigating the display
The functions assigned to control panel keys are:
•DEVICE – enters Device menu to select a card or show cards available / enters
Panel setup when held down during power up / shows frame status when
pressed from Statesman mode
•CAL – enters or leaves Statesman mode / enters panel diagnostics mode when
held down during power up / updates the display
•Asterisk – enters board rename menu from the Device menu
•F1 to F4 – soft keys, function assigned within each menu
•HOME – moves the display to the home menu
•ENTER – accept current selection
•Upward arrow – used to move up the menu structure / enter lock panel menu
from the Device menu
•Rotary control – shaft encoder used to select options or variable data
Note: Please refer to the Crystal Vision Control Panel manual for details of the Panel Setup,
Lock Panel and Diagnostic menus.
Selecting an HDDA104R/108R
To select a particular card in a frame, press the DEVICE key to go to the Device menu.
The top line of the display will show ‘Available Cards X’, where X is the number of cards
that have responded so far to the polling request.
The available cards menu
Rotate the shaft encoder and the bottom row will display the successfully polled cards by
name and location or slot number.
In the example above, the card displayed is located in the first frame in slot number 1.
When the desired card is selected press the ENTER key to access that card’s HOME
menu.
The message shows that an HDDA104R has been selected.

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The HDDA104R home menu
Updating the display
The values displayed on an active front panel are only updated when an adjustment is
made and when changing menu level. If mode changes occur through the use of
Statesman, card edge controls or through automatic response to the input video signal, the
text displayed on the active front panel will not be updated immediately. If necessary,
press CAL to update the display.
The HDDA104R/108R menu structure
Pressing ENTER once the HDDA104R/108R has been selected in the cards available
menu will display the home menu. The information displayed will be: the card type and
its software version, its position in the rack and the input video standard. This is the only
menu available to the HDDA104R/108R.
The following chart shows all the possible input standards that can be reported
No Input 625 Int 50 720 Prg 23.98 1035 Prg 23.98 1080 Int 24.98 1125
Unknown Input 525 Int 59.94 720 Prg 24 1035 Int 59.94 1080 Int 24.98 1250
720 Prg 50 1035 Int 60 1080 Int 50 1250
720 Prg 59.94 1080 Int 60
720 Prg 60 1080 Int 50
1080 Int 59.94
1080 Prg 29.97
1080 Prg 24.98
1080 Prg 30
1080 Prg 25
1080 Prg 24
1080 sF 23.98
1080 sF 24

Crystal Vision Statesman
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4Statesman
The Crystal Vision Statesman PC control software is designed to control a range of
Crystal Vision modules via serial control from a PC. Statesman provides a user friendly
means of configuring and operating Crystal Vision modules with the benefit of “see-at-a-
glance” status monitoring.
The main Statesman application communicates with each module in a frame through a
Statesman capable or active control panel. An active panel or REMIND remote control
panel must be fitted to allow for Statesman control.
4.1 Statesman operation
The initial view will show an Explorer style view of the connected frames and modules.
Double clicking on a module will enable the display of the main application menus.
The Statesman main application window
The menu display is repeated for convenience to allow dual-control display of modules
with duplicate signal paths or to allow two functions to be viewed at the same time.
HDDA104R/108R has only one Statesman menu tab that provides status information by
way of simulated LEDs and text information.
In general a green LED will indicate good or present and red bad or absent. A no selection
or not applicable will cause an LED to be greyed out.

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Video properties
The Video status tab provides the following information:
•Input present
•Valid Standard Definition Input
•Valid High Definition Input
•Interlaced Scan Input
•Progressive Scan Input
•Progressive Sequence Scan Input
•Reclocker Active
Information about the input video such as standard and line rate is given as text.
The following chart shows all the possible input standards that can be reported
No Input 625 Int 50 720 Prg 23.98 1035 Prg 23.98 1080 Int 24.98 1125
Unknown Input 525 Int 59.94 720 Prg 24 1035 Int 59.94 1080 Int 24.98 1250
720 Prg 50 1035 Int 60 1080 Int 50 1250
720 Prg 59.94 1080 Int 60
720 Prg 60 1080 Int 50
1080 Int 59.94
1080 Prg 29.97
1080 Prg 24.98
1080 Prg 30
1080 Prg 25
1080 Prg 24
1080 sF 23.98
1080 sF 24
Status monitoring

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5 Trouble shooting
Card edge monitoring
The card edge provides simple monitoring of the board status. This can be used as an
initial aid to trouble shooting.
Fault finding guide
The Power OK LED is not illuminated
Check that the frame PSU is functioning – refer to the appropriate frame manual for detailed
information
Check that the card is seated correctly in the frame
There is no video output
Check that a valid video input is present (input present LED illuminated) and that any cabling is intact
The video output is low quality
Check that the maximum length has not been exceeded

Crystal Vision Specification
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6Specification
General
Dimensions 100mm x 266 mm module with DIN 41612 connector
Weight
HDDA104R 230g
HDDA108R 290g
Power consumption
HDDA104R 3W
HDDA108R 4W
Inputs
Video HD or SD SDI 270Mb/s to 1.485Gb/s serial digital compliant to
SMPTE-259M and SMPTE-292M
Cable equalisation, Belden 8281 or equivalent
HD (1.485Gb/s) – 100 meters
SD (270Mb/s) >250 meters
Outputs
HDDA104R Four off HD or SD SDI 270Mb/s to 1.485Gb/s serial digital compliant
to SMPTE-259M and SMPTE-292M
HDDA108R Eight off HD or SD SDI 270Mb/s to 1.485Gb/s serial digital compliant
to SMPTE-259M and SMPTE-292M
Remote control RS485, 19200 baud, Statesman PC