Crystal Vision VDA110R User manual

VDA110R HD
Analogue video distribution amplifier
Crystal Vision Ltd., Lion Technology Park, Station Road East, Whittlesford, Cambridge, CB22 4WL, England.
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Crystal Vision VDA110R HD User Manual
Contents
1Introduction 3
2Hardware installation 4
2.1 Universal rear connectors 4
Rear module connections with RM01 5
Rear module connections with RM09 5
Rear module connections with RM18 6
Rear module connections with RM16 6
Rear module connections with RM02 7
Rear module connections with RM10 8
2.2 Module configuration 9
Changing the input termination 9
Pedestal compensation 9
2.3 General purpose interface 10
3Card edge operation 13
Card edge configuration 13
4Using the front control panel 16
Updating the display 17
4.1 The VDA110R HD active panel menu structure 18
Active control panel menus 18
The Status menu 19
The gain menu 19
The control menu 20
Reset Menu 21
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5Statesman 22
5.1 Statesman operation 22
5.2 Statesman operation 22
Status and control 23
6Trouble shooting 26
Basic fault finding guide 27
7Specification 28
Revision 3. Specification table amended. 11/06/10
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1 Introduction
The VDA110R HD is a single input analogue video DA with up to eleven outputs. A
loop-through output may be available depending on the rear module fitted.
The VDA110R HD has adjustable gain, equalisation and DC restoration and gives
comprehensive error reporting, including sync amplitude, dark and white clip video.
Video format is also reported due to the sophisticated sync detection circuitry. Input
termination is link selectable.
The VDA110R HD may be used with the RM01 and RM09 single slot rear connectors for
up to 12 modules in a 2U frame, the RM02 and RM10 quadruple slot rear connectors for
up to 9 modules in a 2U frame and the RM16 and RM18 double slot rear connectors for
up to 6 modules in a 2U frame. The eleventh output is only available with the RM18.
The unit plugs into the front of the rack frame, and the universal connection system
allows a mixture of Crystal Vision modules in the frame. The hinged front panel of the
case reveals LED indication of input status, error status and controls for cable
equalisation, gain and output clamping.
VDA110R HD video distribution amplifier
The VDA110R HD has LED and GPI indication of dark and clip input failure and input
standard for each channel. General Purpose Interface lines are also provided to indicate
dark, clip and input presence.
The main features are as follows:
•Single 1 in 11-out video distribution amplifier
•Continuously variable equalisation for up to 300 metres of coaxial cable.
•GPI dark, clip and input presence indication
•Card edge, active/remote panel and Statesman control options
Note:
The dark error indication can be unreliable with signals containing tri-level syncs due to the
positive sync excursion.
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2 Hardware installation
The VDA110R HD single channel video distribution amplifier fits 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
When used with a single height rear connector, the 4U Indigo frame will house up to 24
modules and three power supplies, 2U Indigo frame will house up to 12 modules and two
power supplies, the 1U Indigo frame will house 6 modules and a single or dual power
supply. The 1U desktop box has a built-in power supply and will house up to 2 modules
with a single height rear connector.
The 4U, 2U and 1U frames have a hinged front panel, which gives access to the PSU and
all modules. The desktop box has a removable front. 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.
There are six types of rear connector available that provide system flexibility by allowing
a mix between total I/O access and module packing density.
The VDA110R HD may be used with the RM01 and RM09 single slot rear connector for
up to 24 modules, the RM02 and RM10 quadruple slot rear connectors for up to 8
modules and the RM16 and RM18 double slot rear connectors for up to 12 modules in a
4U frame.
Note:
The 1U Indigo frame and desk top box will not accept either the quad height RM02 or
RM10.
The following table summarises the rear connectors available and their recommended use.
Connector No of
Slots
No of
Cards *
Loop-
through
VDA110R
HD
Differential
inputs
RM01 1 1 No 1 in 5 out No
RM09 1 1 1 1 in 4 out Yes
RM16 2 1 1 1 in 10 out Yes
RM18 2 1 No 1 in 11 out No
RM02 4 3 No 1 in 8 out Yes
RM10 4 3 1 1 in 7 out Yes
Notes:
*Table shows number of cards per rear connector.
A passive loop-through is independent of the amplifier; the module may be removed
without losing the looped-through source.
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Rear module connections with RM01
The RM01 single height rear module will give five DA outputs and will fit in all frames
and all frame positions.
RM01 fits in all frames
Description
RM01
•24 modules in 4U, 12 in 2U,
6 in 1U & 2 in a DTB
•All frame slots can be used
BNC Signal assignment
IN Input.
OUT 1 Output
OUT 2 Output
OUT 3 Output
OUT 4 Output
OUT 5 Output
Rear module connections with RM09
The RM09 single height rear module has a passive input loop-through and will give four
DA outputs. It will fit in all frames and all frame positions.
RM09 fits in all frames
Description
RM09
•24 modules in 4U, 12 in 2U,
6 in 1U & 2 in a DTB
•All frame slots can be used
BNC Signal assignment
IN Input.
LOOP IN Input loop through
OUT 1 Output
OUT 2 Output
OUT 3 Output
OUT 4 Output
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Rear module connections with RM18
The RM18 double height rear module will give the maximum eleven DA outputs and will
fit in all frames. In the 2U and 4U frames the RM18 can only fit in slot pairs 1-2, 3-4 etc.
it is not possible to use slots 2-3, 4-5 etc.
RM18 fits in all frames Description
RM18 (eleven outputs)
•12 modules per 4U frame, 6 per
2U frame, 3 per 1U frame, 1 per
DTB
•1 module per rear connector
•Card fits in upper slot
•No card fits in lower slot
BNC Signal
A
Output
B
Input
C
Output
D
Output
E
Output
F
Output
G
Output
H
Output
I
Output
J
Output
K
Output
L
Output
Rear module connections with RM16
The RM16 double height rear module has a passive input loop-through, will give ten DA
outputs and will fit in all frames. In the 2U and 4U frames the RM16 can only fit in slot
pairs 1-2, 3-4 etc. it is not possible to use slots 2-3, 4-5 etc.
RM16 fits in all frames
Description
RM16
•12 modules per 4U frame, 6 per
2U frame, 3 per 1U frame, 1 per
DTB
•1 module per rear connector
•Card fits in upper slot
•No card fits in lower slot
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BNC Signal
In
Input
Loop Video
Loop Video
1
Output
2
Output
3
Output
4
Output
5
Output
6
Output
7
Output
8
Output
9
Output
10
Output
Rear module connections with RM02
The RM02 quad height rear module will give eight DA outputs and will only fit in the 2U
and 4U frames. The RM02 will only accept three VDA110R HD cards, the third slot
down from the top being left vacant.
RM02 fits in Indigo 2 and Indigo 4 frames
Description
RM02
•12 modules per 4U frame
•9 modules per 2U frame
•3 modules per rear connector
•Card 1 fits in slots 1, 5 and 9
•Card 2 fits in slots 2, 6 and 10
•Card 3 fits in slots 4, 8 and 12
•No card fits in 3, 7 or 11
BNC Signal
A Input
Input
A Out
Output
B Out
Output
A Out
Output
B Out
Output
B Out
Output
B Out
Output
B Input
Output
A Out
Output
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Rear module connections with RM10
The RM10 quad height rear module has a passive input loop-through, will give seven DA
outputs and will only fit in the 2U and 4U frames. The RM10 will only accept three
VDA110R HD cards, the third slot down from the top being left vacant.
RM10 fits in Indigo 2 and Indigo 4 frames Description
RM10
•9 modules per 2U frame
•3 modules per rear connector
•Card 1 fits in slots 1, 5 and 9
•Card 2 fits in slots 2, 6 and 10
•Card 3 fits in slots 4, 8 and 12
•No card fits in 3, 7 or 11
BNC Signal
IN
Input
LOOP
Input loop-through
1
Output
2
Output
3
Output
4
Output
5
Output
6
Output
7
Output
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2.2 Module configuration
The VDA110R HD is equipped with an on-board jumper link to change input termination
and NTSC pedestal compensation.
There are several variable resistors and a variable capacitor which have been factory set.
Their function is listed for reference only.
Reference Function
P1 Gain calibration
P2 Dark alarm black level calibration
P3 Output black level calibration
P4 Sync error calibration
C40 Frequency response calibration
Note:
These components have been factory set and any adjustment will effect the board
calibration.
Changing the input termination
Move jumper PL2 to the appropriate position to set the input termination to either 75Ωor
high impedance loop-through. When PL2 is set to high impedance external termination
should be supplied.
PL 2 position Termination
Loop-through position (top)
High impedance
75R position (bottom)
Terminated 75
Ω
Pedestal compensation
Move jumper PL3 to the appropriate position if the input is NTSC-N for correct dark
level threshold. PL3 is only active when the VDA110R HD is set to local control.
Link position Standard
Left (towards board front) Input is NTSC-M (Japan), PAL-B,G,H,I or PAL-N
(Argentina) i.e. without +7.5 IRE setup
Right (towards board connector)
Input is NTSC-M, PAL-M or PAL-N i.e. with +7.5 IRE setup
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2.3 General purpose interface
Each frame slot has up to six connections ‘a’ to ‘f’ for GPI control and monitoring. These
connections are available at the rear of the frame on the 26-way D-type remote
connectors.
GPI Closed-circuit (Ground) Open-circuit
‘a’ Input 1 absent Input 1 present
‘b’ Input 1 luma <15% peak white Input 1 luma >15% peak white
‘c’ Input 1 luma >110% peak white Input 1 luma <110% peak white
‘d’ Not used Not used
‘e’ Not used Not used
‘f’ Not used Not used
GPI outputs use switch-closure to indicate VDA110R HD status. When closed-circuit, the
GPI line is connected to Frame Ground
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)
UpperLower
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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.
The +5V 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.
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. 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 in each case and +5V @500mA is pin 15 on Remote 2.
The +5V output is protected by self-resetting thermal fuses, which limit the total output
current available from Remotes 1-4 to approximately 1A.
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 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
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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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
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
Once the start-up initialisation procedure is complete, the VDA110R HD card can be
controlled or configured from the card edge, the active control panel or the Statesman PC
interface. This chapter will concentrate on the card edge controls.
The front edge of the card provides power rail monitoring, signal status, gain/EQ
adjustment, output clamp type, dark and clip GPI alarm settings and remote/local
selection.
VDA110R HD front edge view
Card edge configuration
The 8-way piano switch allows the card settings to be adjusted when set to local mode.
Lever Function UP DOWN
1 Calibrate
Rotate ADJUST to set all parameters
to their default condition
(local control only)
2 Local/Remote Front-panel (local) control Statesman and remote panel control
3 Not used Not used Not used
4 EQ / Gain Rotate ADJUST to alter cable
equalisation (local control only)
Rotate ADJUST to alter gain
(local control only)
5 Alarm Dark and Clip alarm GPI outputs
enabled (local control only)
Dark and Clip alarm GPI outputs
disabled (local control only)
6 Fast/Slow Fast (6 lines) output DC restore
(local control only)
Slow (60 lines) output DC restore
(local control only)
7 DC/AC DC-restored video output
(local control only)
AC-coupled video output
(local control only)
8 Sync filter Sync filter Off Sync filter On
Note:
The input present GPI output is active irrespective of the condition of the alarm switch
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LED indication
LED Location/colour Action
PSU Green Power supply OK
I/P
Present Green Valid input signal present
Error Red Input sync size >110% of expected value. (NTSC >115%)
Clip Red Output Luma levels >110% of peak white
Dark Red Output Luma level <15% of peak white for an extended
period (set by timer)
Note:
The dark error indication can be unreliable with signals containing tri-level syncs due to the
positive sync excursion.
Calibrate
Setting DIP 1 to down and rotating the ADJUST control will reset all variables to their
default values.
Parameter Default value
Gain 100%
Cable Equalisation 0m
Dark Delay 10 seconds
Note:
For calibration to take effect the VDA110R HD must be set for board edge control.
Control mode
DIP switch 2 sets the VDA110R HD in either local (board edge) control or remote i.e.
Statesman or remote active control panel.
Adjusting cable equalisation and input gain
Cable equalisation is continuously variable from 0m to 300m. With DIP switch 4 in the
up position adjust the cable equalisation with the ADJUST control.
With DIP switch 4 in the down position adjust the gain with the ADJUST control. Gain is
continuously variable with an adjustment range of >±3.0dB
Note:
The cable equalisation has been optimised for 0-6Mhz operation. It will be less effective at
frequencies of up to 30Mhz.
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Alarm
Both the clip and black alarms are presented on the frame rear connectors as GPI alarms.
Under certain circumstances such as with a black and burst or tri level input, these alarms
can nuisance trigger. Setting DIP switch 5 to down will disable these GPIs.
Note:
Although the input format is automatically detected for correct black level thresholds PL3
must be set accordingly. See section 2.2 Module configuration.
Output clamp
Output clamping is controlled by DIP switch 6. The fast position provides a recovery time
of approximately 6 lines. Slow provides a recovery time of approximately 60 lines. DIP
switch 7 selects DC-coupled output (clamp on) or AC-coupled (clamp off).
Sync filter
The sync filter can be used to remove chroma information from the sync separator input
where large negative excursions could adversely effect the DC restoration.
Note:
When an HD video signal is present leave the sync separator input filter set to off.
Video monitoring
A monitoring output is provided by the board edge BNC connector.
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4 Using the front control panel
DIP switch 2 must be set to remote before an active front panel can be used.
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 all eight control panel keys LEDs will illuminate briefly. Once the panel has
completed its power up and configuration sequence the panel will enter Statesman mode
and the massage ‘Press Cal to Exit’ will be displayed.
Statesman mode is entered by default
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
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•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 a VDA110R HD
To select a particular card in a frame, press the DEVICE key to go to the Device menu.
Note:
There may be a delay whilst the frame is interrogated during which time the ‘No cards Found’ could be
displayed.
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 a VDA110R HD has been selected.
The VDA110R HD Home menu
Note:
If the card edge is set to local mode a warning of this will be given in place of the 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 changes occur through the use of card edge
controls or other remote control, the text displayed on the active front panel will not be
updated immediately. If necessary, use the upward arrow to leave and then re-enter a
menu to update the display.
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4.1 The VDA110R HD active panel menu
structure
At any time the main top-level menu (Home) is obtained by pressing the HOME key.
From the Home menu further selections can be made. Active function keys are indicated
by illuminated, integrated LEDs.
The main top-level menus for the VDA110R HD are obtained by pressing the F1- F4 keys
from the Home menu. Menu keys are illuminated when active and when further menus
are available.
The top-level menus are:
•Status – Press F1
•Gain (Gain and cable equalisation) – Press F2
•Control (Clamp, dark delay and GPI enable) – Press F3
•Reset (Reset gain and equalisation to default values) – Press F4
When a sub menu has been selected, further options may be obtained by using the Shaft
control to scroll through them. Once the desired option has been located a selection or
value change can be made by either toggling the appropriate function key or by selecting
and using the shaft control to alter a numerical value. A configuration change or value
will be activated as the shaft control is rotated or function button is toggled. The variable
being adjusted will appear in brackets. If the variable updates in real time it will be
contained within square brackets [letter box] or if the change requires to be accepted
angular brackets will be used <CVBS>. Pressing ENTER will fix the new value.
The following chart shows the available VDA110R HD menus. The actual menus
available may vary slightly as software is updated.
Active control panel menus
Note:
Function key LEDs are illuminated when active.
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The Status menu
Pressing button F1 from the Home menu will enter the Status menu. This menu is
traversed by rotating the shaft control. No changes can be made from this menu as it is
read only.
Note:
Not all status information will be updated in real time. If necessary press the * button
to cause the display to update.
Menu Description
Video Input
Rotate the shaft control to view the input format.
PAL, NTSC, 720 P 59.94/60Hz, 1080 I 50Hz, 1080 I
59.94/60Hz, Missing, Unknown.
Luma clip error
Rotate the shaft control to view the Luma clip error status >110%
(PAL), 115% (NTSC).
No Error, Error.
Dark level error Rotate the shaft control to view the Dark level error status <15%.
No Error, Error.
Sync level error
Rotate the shaft control to view the Sync level error status
>110%.
No Error, Error.
Software version Fitted software level
PCB serial number Electronically stored board serial number
Note:
The dark error indication can be unreliable with signals containing tri-level syncs due to the
positive sync excursion.
The gain menu
Press F2 from the Home menu and rotate the shaft control to view the Gain Adjustment
menus.
Menu Description
Video gain
Press F2 from the Home menu and rotate the shaft control to view
the Video Gain menu. Press F2 and rotate the shaft control to
adjust the gain level
70-140%.
Cable equalisation
Press F2 from the Home menu and rotate the shaft control to view
the Cable Equalisation menu. Press F2 and rotate the shaft control
to adjust the amount of equalisation
0-300m.
VDA110R HD User Manual R1.119 06 June 2018