Crystal Vision Indigo ADDEC-210 User manual

ADDEC-210
Analogue to SDI decoding converter
Crystal Vision Ltd., Lion Technology Park, Station Road East, Whittlesford, Cambridge, CB22 4WL, England.
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Crystal Vision ADDEC-210 User Manual
Contents
1Introduction 3
1.1 Operating modes 4
Synchronisation and Delay Modes 4
Analogue video formats 5
Freezing the picture 5
Video Input loss behaviour 5
Status and control 5
2Hardware installation 6
2.1 Rear modules and signal I/O 6
Rear module connections with RM01 6
Rear module connections with RM23 7
Rear module connections with RM24 7
Rear module connections with RM25 8
Rear module connections with RM27 8
Module configuration 9
2.2 General Purpose Interface (GPI) 11
3Card edge operation 15
3.1 Card edge switch settings 15
3.2 Card edge rotary controls 15
3.3 Reading card edge LEDs 16
3.4 Card edge configuration 16
Input Video format 16
Betacam format 16
Removing NTSC setup (pedestal) 17
Vertical Blanking interval information 17
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Selecting the operating Mode 17
Control 18
Reset 18
Adjusting the video delay or offset 18
4Using the active front panel 19
4.1 Module selection 19
The ADDEC-210 menu structure 21
Active control panel menu tree 22
Video Configuration Menu 22
Miscellaneous menu 24
Status menu 25
5Statesman 26
5.1 Statesman operation 26
Video properties 27
Presets 29
Gains 30
Factory Reset 31
6Trouble shooting 33
6.1 Card edge monitoring 33
Status LEDs 33
6.2 Fault finding guide 34
7Specification 35
Revision 1. Page10. Links PL9 and PL11 information corrected. 06/11/07
Revision 2. Page10. Links PL4 and PL8 information corrected. 29/11/07
Revision 3. Page14. Switch position table - additional information added. 27/03/08
Revision 4 Page 10. Module configuration information updated. 05/11/08
Page 17. Vertical blanking information updated.
Revision 5 Page 35-36. Specifications updated. 07/07/2010
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1 Introduction
ADDEC-210 is a broadcast decoder. It brings together onto one PCB, both the functions
of a 12-bit broadcast decoder and synchroniser/delay module.
The ADDEC-210 will convert PAL/NTSC composite, Y/C or YUV/RGB component
video to SDI using a high quality 12-bit decoder which can deal with any source from
broadcast quality to VHS and will accept damaged or jittery signals. The data is sampled
at 54 Mbit per second (four times oversampled) allowing the highest quality digital
filtering. It also offers the latest in comb technology, with a five-line comb resulting in
exceptional decoding. Timing, gains and levels are also adjustable.
The on-board video frame synchroniser allows untimed inputs to be timed to the local
syncs. It will sort out any incorrect frame rates plus any delays by taking its timing from
the external analogue reference and will automatically synchronise sources between 0 and
2 fields.
An audio follow pulse is also produced which allows ADDEC-210 to be used with an
external audio delay such as the TAD202
The ADDEC-210 will fully integrate with any other interface or keying product from the
Crystal Vision range. Further flexibility is offered by the large choice of control options.
Control options include board edge control, local or remote active control panel and the
Statesman PC Control System.
The main features are as follows:
•12-bit digital decoder
•Suitable for all sources, from broadcast quality to VHS
•High quality digital filtering and 5-line comb
•Frame or line synchroniser or used as a fixed delay times input to local reference
syncs
•Flexible control, including PC software.
•Up to four serial digital outputs.
•Internal proc amp
•Audio follow pulse output
•Compact design for high packing density
•Full range of inter-changeable rear connector modules
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ADDEC-210 12-bit Synchronising Decoder
The ADDEC-210 is a 100mm x 266mm module that fits in Crystal Vision’s four standard
frame sizes. 24 modules fit in 4U, 12 modules fit in 2U, six in 1U or two in a desktop box.
There are a range of rear connector modules available for the ADDEC-210 which allow
the system builder great flexibility in frame configuration.
1.1 Operating modes
Synchronisation and Delay Modes
There are two modes of operation - Synchronisation and Delay.
In Synchronisation Mode the unit takes its timing from the analogue external reference
and will automatically synchronise sources between zero and two fields. Synchronisation
Mode is ideal for external sources that are not timed to station references such as satellite
or remote contribution feeds.
In Delay Mode, timing is derived only from the analogue input. Typical applications are
where a source passes through a processor such as a DVE, Chroma keyer or standards
converter where the delay can be a few microseconds, multiple lines or up to two fields.
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The video delay remains fully adjustable over two complete fields. This allows the output
of the ADDEC-210 in synchronisation mode, to be timed into any edit suite irrespective
of the timing of the black and burst reference used.
Audio follow pulse
There is also a positive going external TTL level audio follow video (AFV) pulse output,
the duration of which reflects the current video delay. The AFV output can be used with
external audio delay processors such as the TAD202 if required.
Analogue video formats
The analogue video input can be selected to be composite PAL/NTSC and YC or
525/625-line component YUV/RGB. ADDEC-210 can accept an RGB input with sync
pulses on either all three components or Green alone. There is also an RGB external sync
input should the RGB video not have syncs present. Input standard selection is automatic
and will follow the input video. Data in the VBI (vertical blanking interval) of the
analogue composite input can be blanked or passed. NTSC- J and NTSC-M with or
without 7.5% IRE setup is also selectable when receiving an NTSC format video input.
Betacam input levels are also accepted.
Freezing the picture
When set to remote control the picture can be frozen and the freeze mode can be selected
from freeze frame, field 1 and field 2. In situations where there is movement between
fields a frame freeze may show movement judder. To prevent this, a field freeze which
works by repeating the same field, will produce a synthetic frame of video without
movement judder. However a field freeze is more likely to show jagged edges on near
horizontal lines.
Video Input loss behaviour
The ADDEC-210 output will cut to blue on loss of input video.
Status and control
Status and control of the ADDEC-210 is available using the board edge menu selection
switches and LEDs. Full function control and status reporting is also available from either
an active frame front or remote active control panel. PC control is also available using
Crystal Visions Statesman PC controller package.
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2 Hardware installation
The ADDEC-210 single height module uses the RM01, RM23, RM24, RM25 and RM27
rear connectors. The RM25 quad height module will only fit into the 2U and 4U frames,
although the rest will fit into all Crystal Vision rack frames. All modules can be plugged
in and removed while the frame is powered without damage.
2.1 Rear modules and signal I/O
The Indigo 4 4U frame will house up to 24 single height modules with up to three power
supplies. The Indigo 2 2U frames will house up to 12 single height modules and dual
power supplies. The Indigo 1 1U frames will house six single height modules and a single
or dual power supply. The Indigo desk top boxes both have a built-in power supply and
will house up to two single height modules.
Note:
For details of fitting rear connectors please refer to the appropriate frame manual.
Rear module connections with RM01
The RM01being a single height module will allow maximum packing density with the
maximum number of outputs available.
RM01 rear module connector
Description
RM01
•24 ADDEC-210 modules
per Indigo 4 frame
•12 per Indigo 2 frame
•Six per Indigo 1 frame
•2 per Indigo DT
•All frame slots can be
used
BNC I/O assignment
SDI OUT / RGB SYNC Serial digital output / External RGB reference input (link selectable)
SDI OUT Serial digital output
V/R IN / SDI OUT Component V and R input / Serial digital output (link selectable)
Y/G/YCY/CVBS IN Component Y and G, Composite YC-Y and PAL/NTSC input
U/B/YCC IN / SDI OUT Component U and B, Composite YC-C input / Serial digital output (link
selectable)
SYNC IN Composite sync (B & B) input
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Rear module connections with RM23
The RM23 single height rear module also allows maximum packing density but
substitutes one of the outputs for a loop-through for the external reference input.
RM23 modular rear connector Description
•RM23
•24 ADDEC-210 modules
per Indigo 4 frame
•12 per Indigo 2 frame
•Six per Indigo 1 frame
•2 per Indigo DT
All frame slots can be used
BNC Function
SYNC IN LOOP Composite sync (B & B) input loop-through (looped on rear module)
SDI OUT Serial digital output
V/R IN / SDI OUT Component V and R input / Serial digital output (link selectable)
Y/G/YCY/CVBS IN Component Y and G, Composite YC-Y and PAL/NTSC input
U/B/YCC IN / SDI OUT Component U and B, Composite YC-C input / Serial digital output (link
selectable)
SYNC IN Composite sync (B & B) input
Rear module connections with RM24
The RM24 is a single height rear module, which although has fewer outputs gives the user
the benefit of a sync and composite input loop-through.
RM24 rear module connector
Description
RM24
•24 ADDEC-210 modules
per Indigo 4 frame
•Six per Indigo 2 frame
•Three per Indigo 1 frame
•1 per Indigo DT
•Every other slot can be
used
BNC Function
SYNC IN LOOP Composite sync (B & B) input loop-through (looped on rear module)
SDI OUT Serial digital output
SDI OUT Serial digital output (link to be set to SDI out)
CVBS IN Composite PAL/NTSC input
CVBS IN LOOP Composite PAL/NTSC input loop through. (looped on rear module)
SYNC IN Composite sync (B & B) input
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Rear module connections with RM25
The RM25 quad height module will only fit the 2U and 4U frames. With this rear module,
cards can be inserted in the top two and bottom slots.
RM25 rear module connector
Description
RM25
•18 ADDEC-210 modules
per Indigo 4 frame
•9 per Indigo 2 frame
•Slots 1, 2 &4 of each bay
can be used.
•The Indigo 1 and Indigo
DT will not accept the
RM25 rear module
BNC I/O assignment
SDI OUT Serial digital output
V/R IN / SDI OUT Component V and R input / Serial digital output (link selectable)
Y/G/YCY/CVBS IN Component Y and G, Composite YC-Y and PAL/NTSC input
Y/G/YCY/CVBS IN
LOOP
Component Y and G, Composite YC-Y and PAL/NTSC input (looped on
rear module)
U/B/YCC IN / SDI OUT Component U and B, Composite YC-C input / Serial digital output (link
selectable)
SDI OUT / RGB SYNC Serial digital output / External RGB reference input (link selectable)
U/B/YCC IN Component U and B, Composite YC-C input
SYNC IN LOOP Composite sync (B & B) input loop-through (looped on rear module)
SYNC IN Composite sync (B & B) input
Rear module connections with RM27
The RM27 is a dual height rear module. This module also has the benefit of a BNC
connection for the Audio follow pulse.
RM27 rear module connector Description
RM27
•12 ADDEC-210 modules
per Indigo 4 frame
•Six per Indigo 2 frame
•Three per Indigo 1 frame
•1 per Indigo DT
•Every other slot can be
used
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Channel A I/O assignment
TP TTL level positive going Audio follow pulse.
SDI OUT Serial Digital Output
V/R IN / SDI OUT Component V and R input / Serial digital output (link selectable)
RGB SYNC IN External RGB reference input
SYNC Composite sync (B & B) input
SYNC LOOP Composite sync (B & B) input loop-through (looped on rear module)
N/C No user connection
Y/G/YCY/CVBS IN Component Y and G, Composite YC-Y and PAL/NTSC input
Y/G/YCY/CVBS IN
LOOP
Component Y and G, Composite YC-Y and PAL/NTSC input (looped on
rear module)
SDI OUT Serial Digital Output (set PL3 and PL6 to SDI)
U/B/YCC IN Component U and B, Composite YC-C input
SDI OUT Serial Digital Output (set PL9 SDI)
Module configuration
The ADDEC-210 has eight user selectable jumper links, which configure the Component
U/B/YC-C/Serial digital output, the Component V/SDI OUT, the RGB/SDI OUT and the
RGB sync input and the external reference input termination impedance.
There are also three preset potentiometers. These are factory set and should not require
any adjustment.
Note:
Not all input/output combinations are available with all rear modules.
ADDEC-210 moveable links
V/R / SDI OUT port configuration
The Component V/R / SDI OUT port can be configured by setting the position of link
PL2 & PL5 (to be found just above the middle right hand edge of the module). When a
Component input is required set jumper link PL2 & PL5 to their upper position. Set
jumper PL2 & PL5 to their lower position when a further SDI output is required.
Note:
Links PL2 & PL5 must be moved together as a pair.
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U/B/YC-C / SDI OUT port configuration
The Component U/B/YC-C/SDI OUT port can be configured by setting the position of
link PL3 & PL6 (to be found just below the middle right hand edge of the module). When
a Component U/B or C input is required set jumper link PL3 & PL6 to their upper
position. Set jumper PL3 & PL6 to their lower position when a further SDI output is
required.
Note:
Links PL3 & PL6 must be moved together as a pair.
RGB sync / SDI OUT port configuration
When using the RM01 and RM25 rear module it is possible to substitute one of the SDI
outputs for an RGB sync input should it be required. This is achieved by setting the
position of link PL9 & PL11 (to be found at the bottom right hand edge of the module). If
an external RGB sync is required set PL9 right towards the rear board connector and
PL11 towards the board front (left, away from the board connector). With PL9 set to its
left position and PL11 right an SDI output is present.
Note:
Links PL9 & PL11 must be moved together as a pair. Setting PL9 & PL11 to external RGB
syncs will disable the input format selection.
Loop or terminate the composite input
The composite (CVBS) input may be terminated with 75Ωor left unterminated when
looping through. Set jumper link PL8 (to be found at the middle right hand edge of the
module) to its lower position to terminate the composite input. Set jumper PL8 to its
upper position to unterminate the composite input.
Loop or terminate the external reference
The external analogue reference may be terminated with 75Ωor left unterminated when
using the loop through output. Set jumper link PL4 (to be found at the lower right hand
edge of the module) to its lower position to terminate the external reference. Set jumper
PL4 to its upper position to un-terminate the reference input.
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2.2 General Purpose Interface (GPI)
Each frame slot has six connections ‘a-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 Low (<1V) High (+5V)
0 ‘a’ Bit 1
GPI recall of Presets
a,b,c,d high = Preset1, a,b,c,d low = Preset16
1 ‘b’ Bit 2
2 ‘c’ Bit 3
3 ‘d’ Bit4
4 ‘e’ Audio follow pulse Pulse width equal to audio delay
5 ‘f’ I/P, Ref missing
O/P frozen Alarm set No Alarm
As supplied, each GPI output has a 220Ω resistor in series with its output. This allows for
an external LED to be driven, connected to a DC voltage of +5V.
Note:
GPI recall of presets is not available when the ADDEC-210 is set to local board edge
control.
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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.
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.
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. 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
The hinged front panel of the case reveals the card user controls with LED indication of status and
controls.
ADDEC-210 front view showing controls and LEDs
3.1 Card edge switch settings
The 8-way piano switch allows the operating modes and status options to be selected.
Lever Function Lever Up Lever Down
1-3 Video input format See card edge configuration.
4 YUV Betacam format Normal levels Betacam format levels
5 Pedestal Input pedestal suppressed No pedestal on input
6 VBI Information in the vertical interval
is passed
Information in the vertical interval is
blanked
7 Mode Synchroniser mode Delay Mode
8 Control Controlled from the board-edge Statesman or Active front panel
control.
8 way DIL switch functions
3.2 Card edge rotary controls
Control Function
Delay Rotate to adjust delay in samples.
Clockwise rotation increases delay. Anti-clockwise decreases delay. Range 0-2 fields.
Rotary control functions
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3.3 Reading card edge LEDs
Card edge LEDs may be used in conjunction with status information from any connected
remote status panel display or from Statesman if available.
Refer also to the trouble-shooting chapter for more help with solving problems and
monitoring status information.
The following table summarises the card edge LED functions and colours:
Name
Led
Colour
Function when ON
Freeze
Red
Illuminates if picture freeze is selected.
PSU
Green
Good power supply (PSU) rails. (Bottom LED)
Ref
Green
External reference present (not RGB sync)
Input
Green
Video input present
3.4 Card edge configuration
Input Video format
Selecting the Input video format
The ADDEC-210 can be configured to accept four analogue video input formats,
PAL/NTSC composite or YC and Component YUV or RGB.
Lever Function CVBS Y/C YUV RGsB RsGsBs RGBS
1
Input format
Up Down Up Down Down
Set links
PL9/11
2 Up Up Down Down Down
3 Up Up Up Up Down
Betacam format
The ADDEC-210 is able to accept 525-line Betacam YPrPb format input where the PrPb
component has been boosted in amplitude by 1.333.
Betacam levels are selected by DIL switch 4.
Function
UP Normal
DOWN
β
c Sets YUV gains to accept Betacam video Chroma amplitudes
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Removing NTSC setup (pedestal)
Before conversion to a SDI signal the 7.5% IRE setup (pedestal) applied to NTSC-M
requires removal. The NTSC-J video signal does not have a pedestal present so requires
no further processing.
The position of DIL switch 5 will be determined by which NTSC format is presented.
Function
UP M +7.5% IRE setup removed
DOWN J No setup removal
Vertical Blanking interval information
The information in the vertical blanking period of the analogue input video picture may
be blanked or passed unaltered.
DIL switch 6 sets whether the VBI signal is passed or blanked.
Function
UP vbi Sets analogue video picture VBI content to be passed to the output
DOWN Bln Sets analogue video picture VBI content to be blanked
Selecting the operating Mode
There are two modes of operation - synchronisation and delay line. In Synchronisation
Mode the unit takes its timing from the analogue external reference. In Delay Mode,
timing is derived only from the analogue input video.
The operating mode is selected with DIL switch 7
Function
UP syc Synchronisation mode
DOWN del Delay mode
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Crystal Vision Card edge operation
Control
Control can be from card-edge or remotely from an active control panel or Statesman PC
Control software.
DIL switch 8 sets the ADDEC-210 to remote mode.
Function
UP loc Local, board-edge control available
DOWN rem Remote control selected. Board-edge control are non-functional
Reset
In the event that the video gains, offsets and phase have been previously adjusted
remotely a reset can be preformed in local mode by re-powering the board with DIL
switches 4 and 5 both down. On completion of the board power up DIL switches 4 and 5
will revert to their normal functions. Return them to their previous positions as necessary.
Function
DOWN Reset Re-powering the board with 4 and 5 down will reset all gains and offsets
to their default values.
Note:
Delay settings are not effected by the board edge reset.
Adjusting the video delay or offset
Adjustment is made by rotating the card edge ‘Delay’ shaft control. The range of this
control is from 0 (minimum delay through the board) and 2 fields. The delay is
incremented in single samples when the shaft is rotated very slowly; a quicker rotation
will result in a coarse adjustment.
This sets the number of lines or pixels to be delayed in Delay Mode, or the vertical timing
offset with respect to the reference input in Synchronisation Mode.
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Crystal Vision Using the active front panel
4 Using the active front panel
4.1 Module selection
This operational guide assumes that the panel has been setup 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 lines 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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