Crystal Vision DDAA132P User manual

Crystal Vision Ltd., Lion Technology Park, Station Road East, Whittlesford, Cambridge, CB22 4WL, England.
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DDAA132P
SDI to composite or Y/C monitoring
encoder with distribution amplifier

DDAA132P User Manual R7.2 Crystal Vision
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Contents
1 Introduction 3
2 Hardware installation 5
2.1 Universal rear connectors 5
Rear module connections with RM01 5
Rear module connections with RM18 6
Rear module connections with RM02 6
2.2 General Purpose Interface (GPI) 8
4U frame GPI connections 9
2U frame GPI Connections 10
1U frame GPI connections 10
DTB-AV GPI connections 11
Indigo DT desk top box GPI connections 11
2.3 Configuration 11
Changing the standard selection mode 12
Changing output signal formats 12
3 Card edge operation 14
4 Problem solving 16
5 Specification 17

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1 Introduction
The DDAA132P is an 8 bit serial digital to analogue composite converter with reclocked
serial and up to four selectable composite or Y/C analogue outputs.
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 back. Depending on
frame design, a hinged or removable front panel reveals LED indication of input and PSU
status when opened.
DDAA132P serial digital to analogue converter
The DDAA132P may be used with the RM01 single slot rear connector, the RM02
quadruple slot rear connector and the RM18 double slot rear connector. The RM01 allows
the highest frame packing density, with reduced output connections, whilst the RM02 and
RM18 provide access to all outputs but with reduced packing density.
The RM01 allows 24 modules in a 4U frame, 12 modules in 2U, six in 1U and two in a
desk top box. The RM02 allows 18 modules to fit in a 4U frame, 9 modules in 2U frame
and the RM18 allows 12 modules in a 4U frame, six modules in 2U frame, three in 1U
and one in a desk top box.
Analogue outputs can be switched between input video and internal test patterns under
local or remote (GPI) control. DDAA132P accepts 625 or 525 line input, with automatic
detection.
To produce internal test patterns, the DDAA132P requires a valid SDI input signal from
which to extract clocking information.

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The available test patterns are:
•Pluge
•Vertical edge markers
•Luma/chroma ramp
•EBU colour bars
The main features are:
•8 bit serial digital to analogue composite converter
•Variable gain
•Automatic equalisation for up to 200 metres of coaxial cable
•Up to four reclocked SDI outputs and four composite or two Y/C outputs
•GPI/LED input presence indication
•Auto or manual PAL 625/NTSC 525 line selection
•VBI blanked or unblanked
•Test patterns or serial input
•NTSC setup on/off and chroma bandwidth select
•Card edge control
Note: This manual covers the DDAA132P. The DDAA132 with only the modulated ramp
internal test pattern is also available, along with a dedicated manual.

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2 Hardware installation
The DDAA132P serial digital to analogue composite converter fits into all Crystal Vision
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 up to three power supplies, the 2U Indigo frame will house up to 12 modules
and dual power supplies and the 1U Indigo frame will house six modules and a single
power supply. The desk top box has a built in power supply and will house up to two
modules with a single height rear connector.
The 4U, 2U and 1U frames have hinged front panels which give access to the PSU and all
modules. The desk top boxes have removable fronts. 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 DDAA132P may be used with the RM01 single slot rear connector, the RM02
quadruple slot rear connector and the RM18 double slot rear connectors.
Rear module connections with RM01
RM01 fits in all frames Description
RM01
•24 modules in 4U, 12
modules in 2U, six in 1U and
two in a desk top box
•All frame slots can be used
BNC Connection
PAL/NTSC/C Composite video or C (set by PL4)
SDI IN Serial digital input
SDI OUT(1) Reclocked serial digital output
SDI OUT(2) Reclocked serial digital output.
SDI OUT(3) Reclocked serial digital output
PAL/NTSC/Y Composite video or Y plus Sync (set by PL5)

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Rear module connections with RM18
RM18 fits in all frames Description
RM18
•12 modules in 4U, six modules
in 2U, three in 1U, one in a desk
top box
•One module per rear connector
•Nine connections available
•Card fits in upper slot
•No card fits in lower slot
BNC Connection
N/C No connection
SDI IN Serial digital input
SDI OUT Reclocked serial digital output
PAL/NTSC/C Composite video or C (set byPL2)
PAL/NTSC/Y Composite video or Y plus sync (set by
PL5)
PAL/NTSC/Y Composite video or Y plus sync (set by
PL3)
N/C No connection
SDI OUT Reclocked serial digital output
SDI OUT Reclocked serial digital output
SDI OUT Reclocked serial digital output
N/C No connection
PAL/NTSC/C Composite video or C (set by PL4)
Rear module connections with RM02
RM02 fits in a 4U or 2U Indigo frame Description
RM02
•18 modules per 4U frame, nine
modules per 2U frame
•Three modules per rear
connector
•Nine connections available
•Card 1 fits in slots 1, 5 and 9
(1, 5, 9, 13, 17 and 21 in 4U)
•Card 2 fits in slots 2, 6 and 10
(2, 6, 10, 14, 18 and 22 in 4U)
•Card 3 fits in slots 4, 8 and 12
(4, 8, 12, 16, 20 and 24 for 4U)
•No card fits in 3, 7 or 11 (3, 7,
11, 15, 19, 23 for 4U)

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BNC Single channel configuration
SDI IN Serial digital input
1Reclocked serial digital output
2Reclocked serial digital output
3Reclocked serial digital output
4Reclocked serial digital output
PAL/NTSC/C Composite video or C (set by PL2)
PAL/NTSC/Y Composite video or Y plus Sync (set by PL3)
PAL/NTSC/C Composite video or C (set by PL4)
PAL/NTSC/Y Composite video or Y plus Sync (set by PL5)
PL3 PL2
PL5 PL4 PL4
PL3 PL5 PL2
PL5
PL3 PL2 PL4
RM02 output configuration showing link settings.
For detailed link information see board configuration.

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2.2 General Purpose Interface (GPI)
The external GPI control lines 'a' to 'f' at the frame remote connectors may be used to
control the DDAA132P remotely with (say) remote switches emulating some of the front
panel switches. The GPI lines are normally pulled up on board to +5V via 10kΩ and will
withstand up to +35V.
GPI connections
Open Connect to ground
‘a’ No setup Adds 7.5 IRE of setup to Y & reduces Y gain
as required. Only affects 525 line output.
‘b’ 625 line if manual standard selected on
jumper PL8
525 line if manual standard selected on
jumper PL8
‘c’ Blank PAL lines 7 to 22 & 320 to 335,
NTSC lines 10 to 20 & 273 to 282
Unblank PAL lines 7 to 22 & 320 to 335,
NTSC lines 10 to 20 & 273 to 282
‘d’ See table below See table below
‘e’ See table below See table below
‘f’ See table below See table below
GPI test pattern select
Composite output ‘d’ ‘e’ ‘f’
SDI input Open Open Open
SDI input Open Open Closed
SDI input Open Closed Open
SDI input Open Closed Closed
Pluge Closed Open Open
Vertical edge markers Closed Open Closed
Luma/chroma ramp Closed Closed Open
EBU colour bars Closed Closed Closed

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The following tables show the 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
18 (1) 9 (1) 18 (1) 26 (1) 19 (2) 20 (2)
27 (1) 16 (1) 17 (1) 25 (1) 10 (2) 11 (2)
38 (3) 9 (3) 18 (3) 26 (3) 19 (4) 20 (4)
47 (3) 16 (3) 17 (3) 25 (3) 10 (4) 11 (4)
55 (1) 6 (1) 15 (1) 24 (1) 1 (2) 2 (2)
64 (1) 14 (1) 13 (1) 23 (1) 3 (2) 4 (2)
75 (3) 6 (3) 15 (3) 24 (3) 1 (4) 2 (4)
84 (3) 14 (3) 13 (3) 23 (3) 3 (4) 4 (4)
93 (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
18 (5) 9 (5) 18 (5) 26 (5) 19 (6) 20 (6)
27 (5) 16 (5) 17 (5) 25 (5) 10 (6) 11 (6)
38 (7) 9 (7) 18 (7) 26 (7) 19 (8) 20 (8)
47 (7) 16 (7) 17 (7) 25 (7) 10 (8) 11 (8)
55 (5) 6 (5) 15 (5) 24 (5) 1 (6) 2 (6)
64 (5) 14 (5) 13 (5) 23 (5) 3 (6) 4 (6)
75 (7) 6 (7) 15 (7) 24 (7) 1 (8) 2 (8)
84 (7) 14 (7) 13 (7) 23 (7) 3 (8) 4 (8)
93 (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 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.
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
18 (1) 9 (1) 18 (1) 26 (1) 19 (2) 20 (2)
27 (1) 16 (1) 17 (1) 25 (1) 10 (2) 11 (2)
38 (3) 9 (3) 18 (3) 26 (3) 19 (4) 20 (4)
47 (3) 16 (3) 17 (3) 25 (3) 10 (4) 11 (4)
55 (1) 6 (1) 15 (1) 24 (1) 1 (2) 2 (2)
64 (1) 14 (1) 13 (1) 23 (1) 3 (2) 4 (2)
75 (3) 6 (3) 15 (3) 24 (3) 1 (4) 2 (4)
84 (3) 14 (3) 13 (3) 23 (3) 3 (4) 4 (4)
93 (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
18 (1) 9 (1) 18 (1) 26 (1) 19 (2) 20 (2)
27 (1) 16 (1) 17 (1) 25 (1) 10 (2) 11 (2)
35 (1) 6 (1) 15 (1) 24 (1) 1 (2) 2 (2)
44 (1) 14 (1) 13 (1) 23 (1) 3 (2) 4 (2)
53 (1) 12 (1) 22 (1) 21 (1) 12 (2) 13 (2)
610 (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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DTB-AV 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
1123456
291011121314
Note: Remote connector is 15 way normal density D-Type socket. Frame ground is pin 15.
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
18 (1) 9 (1) 18 (1) 26 (1) 19 (2) 20 (2)
27 (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 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.
2.3 Configuration
Jumper links are provided for the following settings:
•PL8 – manual/AUTO standard selection
•PL 3/4 and PL 5/6 – Y/C or composite selection for certain outputs
DDAA132P showing configuration jumpers

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Changing the standard selection mode
With PL8 in the AUTO position the board will automatically adjust to the 525 or 625 line
video standard of the incoming serial digital data.
With PL8 in the MANUAL position the video standard used will be set by the front panel
DIL switch or GPI control.
DDAA132P showing configuration jumpers
Note: The AUTO mode may slightly extend the time required to synchronise a new signal.
Changing output signal formats
The following table shows the link position required to select composite or Y/C video for
the RM01, RM02, RM18 rear connectors and older frames.
DDAA132P showing configuration jumpers

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Link Link position Output selected
PL2 Up (Comp) CompositePL2
PL2 Down (C) C
PL3 Up (Comp) Composite
PL3
PL3 Down (Y) Y
PL4 Up (Comp) Composite
PL4
PL4 Down (C) Y
PL5 Up (Comp) Composite
PL5
PL5 Down (Y) Y
Factory adjustments
The five potentiometers on the board are factory set and should not need re-adjustment.

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3 Card edge operation
The front edge of the DDAA132P card provides power rail monitoring, signal status, gain
adjustment and configuration switches.
DDAA132P front edge view
The 8 way front edge switch provides access to the following:
•Test – composite output is test pattern or SDI input
•525 – force standard if board is NOT in AUTO
•VBI – blank or unblank VBI data
•SET – apply 7.5 IRE in NTSC
•CBW – change chroma bandwidth
•SEL1/2/3 – select test pattern
Lever Up Down
1TEST Composite output is incoming SDI data Composite output is modulated ramp test pattern
2525 625 line if jumper PL8 in manual position 525 line if jumper PL8 in manual position
3VBI Blank PAL lines 7 to 22 & 320 to 335, NTSC
lines 10 to 20 & 273 to 282
Unblank PAL lines 7 to 22 & 320 to 335, NTSC
lines 10 to 20 & 273 to 282
4SET No setup Adds 7.5 IRE of setup to Y & reduces Y gain as
required. Only affects 525 line output
5CBW Chroma Bandwidth 1.3MHz Chroma Bandwidth 650kHz
6SEL1 SDI input active (unless TEST is selected) SEL2 and SEL3 select test signal
7SEL2 See table below
8SEL3 See table below
Selecting test patterns
When SEL1 is down, SEL2 and SEL3 select one of four test signals.
Composite output SEL1 SEL2 SEL3
Pluge Down Up Up
Vertical edge markers Down Up Down
Luma/chroma ramp Down Down Up
EBU colour bars Down Down Down
Notes: The TEST pattern selected with lever 1 overrides SEL1/2/3 patterns.
SEL2 and SEL3 have no effect when SEL1 is UP (Default).

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LED indicator assignments
LED Colour Meaning when lit
INPUT Green (bottom) Valid serial digital input detected
ERROR Red (top) Serial digital input lock error
625 Yellow (top) 625 line output
525 Yellow (bottom) 525 line output
PSU Green (top) Power supply voltage present
Cable equalisation
Cable equalisation is adjusted automatically for up to 200 metres of Belden 8281 or
equivalent.
Adjusting input gain
The Y, C and composite gain is continuously variable by ±10% using the GAIN control.
The DDAA132P is supplied with a factory set gain of 0dB.
On-board jumper link settings
Please refer to the configuration section to set the following options when using card edge
control:
•Changing the standard selection – PL8, AUTO/Manual
•Changing output selection – PL2, 3, 4 and 5

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4 Problem solving
The front edge of the card provides useful power rail monitoring in addition to card-edge
controls and status LEDs.
DDAA132P front edge view
LED indicator assignments
LED Colour Meaning when lit
INPUT Green (bottom) Valid serial digital input detected
ERROR Red (top) Serial digital input lock error
625 Yellow (top) 625 line output
525 Yellow (bottom) 525 line output
PSU Green (top) Power supply voltage present
Basic fault finding guide
The PSU 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 and that any cabling is intact
Try using the built-in modulated ramp test signal to check output cabling and monitoring
The video output is low quality
Check that the maximum cable length has not been exceeded
Check the card-edge chroma bandwidth setting
I can only see a modulated ramp signal, where's the input video?
Check that the channel's TEST switch is in the UP position to view the input video
The card no longer responds to card edge control
Check that the card is seated correctly and that the PSU LED is lit
If necessary re-set the card
Re-setting the card
If required, the card may be reset by simply removing the rack power and re-applying power after a
few seconds or by removing the card from the rack and then re-inserting the card
It is safe to re-insert the card whilst the rack is powered

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5 Specification
General
Dimensions 100mm x 266mm module with DIN 41612 connector
Weight 170g
Power consumption 5W
Inputs
Video 270Mb/s serial digital to EBU Tech 3267-E and SMPTE-259M
Cable equalisation >200m Belden 8281 or equivalent
Auto or manual 525/625 selection
Outputs
Number and type: 4 reclocked serial loop through
Each will drive >200m Belden 8281 or equivalent
4 analogue outputs, selectable using movable links
2 composite or Y plus syncs, 2 composite or C
Composite or Y plus sync are 1V into 75Ω, C 300mV burst into
75Ω
Gain adjustment
Continuous adjustment: ± 10% per channel
Performance
Frequency response: ± 0.2dB 0 to 3.5MHz. ± 0.3dB 0 to 5MHz
Blanking: To PAL/NTSC specification horizontally and vertically with
selectable VBI blanking - PAL lines 7-22 & 320-335 and NTSC
lines 10-20 & 273-282
Signal to noise ratio: < -54dB weighted
Test functions
Internal test patterns: Modulated ramp
Vertical edge markers
PLUGE
Colour bars

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GPI lines
Inputs: 6 ( D-Type on frame )
NTSC Setup On/Off, Standard select, VBI blank/unblank, Test
pattern select
Status monitoring
LED display Front of card edge visual monitoring with LED indicators to
indicate:
PSU rail present
Input present, I/P error, Standard
Ordering information
DDAA132P 8 bit serial digital to analogue composite converter
Indigo 4 4U frame with passive front panel for up to 24 modules
Indigo 2 2U frame with passive front panel for up to 12 modules
Indigo 1 1U frame with passive front panel for up to 6 modules
Indigo DT Desk top box with passive front panel for up to 2 modules
Indigo 2A 2U frame, Statesman enabled with active control panel for up 12
modules
Indigo 1A 1U frame, Statesman enabled with active control panel for up 6
modules
Indigo DTA Desk top box, Statesman enabled with active control panel for up 2
modules
Indigo 4S 4U frame with passive front panel fitted with Statesman CPU for up
to 24 modules
Indigo 2S 2U frame with passive front panel fitted with Statesman CPU for up
to 12 modules
Indigo 1S 1U frame with passive front panel fitted with Statesman CPU for up
to 6 modules
Indigo DTS Desk top box with passive front panel fitted with Statesman CPU
for up to 2 modules
Indigo 2-48V 48V 2U frame with passive front panel for up to 12 modules
Indigo 1-48V 48V 1U frame with passive front panel for up to 6 modules
Indigo 2A-48V 48V 2U frame, Statesman enabled, with active control panel for up
12 modules
Indigo 1A-48V 48V 1U frame, Statesman enabled, with active control panel for up
6 modules
Indigo 2S-48V 48V 2U frame with passive front panel fitted with Statesman CPU
for up to 12 modules
Indigo 1S-48V 48V 1U frame with passive front panel fitted with Statesman CPU
for up to 6 modules
RM01 Single slot rear module with 6 BNCs
RM02 Quad slot rear module with 27 BNCs for 3 boards
RM18 Dual slot rear module for 1 board with 12 BNCs

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