Crystal Vision UP-DOWN-VF Series User manual

UP-DOWN-VF
3G/HD/SD up/down/cross converters
Crystal Vision Ltd., Lion Technology Park, Station Road East, Whittlesford, Cambridge, CB22 4WL, England.
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Crystal Vision UP-DOWN-VF User Manual
Contents
1Introduction 4
1.1 Block diagram 5
1.2 UP-DOWN-A-VF 6
1.3 UP-DOWN-ATX-VF 6
1.4 UP-DOWN-AS-VF 7
1.5 UP-DOWN-ATXS-VF 7
1.6 Features by model 8
2Hardware installation 11
3Rear modules and signal I/O 12
3.1 Rear module connections with VR01 12
3.2 Rear module connections with VR03 13
3.3 Rear module connections with VR14 14
4Up, Down, Cross Conversion 15
5Control and Status monitoring 16
5.1 Controlling cards via VisionWeb 16
5.2 Control Descriptions 16
5.3 Status Menu 17
Video 17
Reference 18
Audio 18
5.4 Video Menu 19
Delay & output 19
Fixed Aspect Ratio 22
Custom Aspect Ratio 24
Custom crop 25
Noise & detail 25
RGB proc 26
YUV proc 27
Fibre enable 27
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5.5 Audio Settings Menu 29
HD router 29
SD router 30
Audio delay 31
Audio resampling 32
5.6 Data insert Menu 33
AFD 33
WSS & VI 34
ANC Data line insert 35
ANC Status 37
Timecode and Teletext 38
5.7 Presets, default & alarms 41
Presets 41
Card defaults 41
Alarm delays 43
6Aspect Ratio Correction 44
6.1 Why Aspect Ratio Correct? 44
6.2 Fixed Aspect Ratios 44
Anamorphic 45
6.3 SD to HD conversions 46
4:3 to 16:9 with Full Screen 16:9 46
4:3 to 16:9 with 14:9 Pillarbox 46
4:3 to 16:9 with 4:3 Pillarbox 46
16:9 Stretch to Full Screen 16:9 46
16:9 Stretch to 14:9 Letterbox 47
16:9 Stretch to 16:9 Letterbox 47
6.4 HD to SD conversions 47
4:3 to 16:9 with Full Screen 16:9 47
4:3 to 16:9 with 14:9 Pillarbox 47
4:3 to 16:9 with 4:3 Pillarbox 48
16:9 to 4:3 with Full Screen 4:3 48
16:9 to 4:3 with 14:9 Letterbox 48
16:9 to 4:3 with 4:3 Letterbox 48
6.5 Auto modes & AFD 48
6.6 Aspect ratio size and position controls 53
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6.7 HD to HD Aspect Ratio Correction 53
7Noise & detail 54
7.1 Noise reduction 54
7.2 Edge detail and detail enhancement 54
7.3 Vertical bandwidth filter 55
8AFD, WSS and VI 56
8.1 Introduction 56
8.2 AFD 56
8.3 Widescreen Signalling 57
8.4 Video Indexing 57
9Troubleshooting 58
9.1 Card edge monitoring 58
9.2 Basic fault finding guide 58
10 Specification 59
11 Appendix 1 63
11.1 Menu Structure 63
Revision 1 Updated weight, power consumption figure and SMPTE embedding/de-embedding
standard in Specification. Updated Reference source GUI picture on Page 21. 0-42ms
changed to 0-40ms on Page 64.
23/06/17
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1 Introduction
The UP-DOWN-VF is a range of four up-down converters for use with ‘Vision’ rack frames
from Crystal Vision that allow flexible up, down and cross conversions between 3Gb/s, HD and
SD sources, provide an output picture of exceptional quality and include special features to
allow studios to easily operate in HD and SD at the same time.
The UP-DOWN-VF range consists of the following models: UP-DOWN-A-VF,UP-DOWN-AS-
VF,UP-DOWN-ATX-VF and UP-DOWN-ATXS-VF.
The up conversions are SD to 720p, 1080i or 1080p. The cross conversions are: 720p to
1080i or 1080p; 1080i to 720p or 1080p; 1080p to 1080i or 720p. The down conversions are
1080p, 1080i or 720p to SD. UP-DOWN-VF’s excellent picture quality is a result of motion
adaptive video de-interlacing, which maximises the picture’s vertical resolution while choosing
the best processing method based on the video content.
UP-DOWN-VF can perform two conversions at the same time, with two separate converters
on the card: one is used for the up and cross conversion, with the other used for the down
conversion, which makes it the perfect up/down/cross converter for installations that work in
multiple definitions, allowing simultaneously HD and SD copies of a feed from one card.
UP-DOWN-VF provides a maximum of three feeds of the main output and three feeds of the
secondary output. The most common application is to have HD (720p, 1080i or 1080p) on one
output and SD on the other, and the input as either SD or the same HD as the output. UP-
DOWN-VF is useful for installations that work in both HD and SD because it allows them to
easily create HD and SD copies of a feed and so fulfil their requirement to offer HD and SD
programming simultaneously. One of UP-DOWN-VF’s particularly powerful features is that it
will always put out HD and SD in the same place on the same connector, regardless of the
input – meaning you always know which output is going to be which and therefore don’t need
to change your wiring. Each output will either be converted from the input or be given a
matching delay as required, with the matching delay allowing all the signals to have the same
timing and enabling the use of common audio. UP-DOWN-VF can easily include integrated
fibre connectivity by fitting the appropriate fibre input or output option.
Noise reduction with detail and edge enhancement can be applied when up converting, cross
converting or down converting from 3G to 1.5G. Separate RGB and YUV proc-amps give lift
and gain controls to look after your picture colour fidelity and faulty video signal problems
provide warnings using SNMP traps. Status indications available (depending on model) are
video present, video frozen, video black, reference present, reference format, audio present
and audio silent for all four groups.
UP-DOWN-VF will look after any aspect ratio conversion requirements when up or down
converting. All versions can be used as an SD to SD aspect ratio converter if required. UP-
DOWN-VF models ATX and ATXS can be used as an HD to HD aspect ratio converter for
when the HD input and output formats are identical. This can be useful to correct the aspect
ratio of signals that were up converted using the wrong aspect ratio, resulting in an HD image
that is too squashed, stretched or cropped.
UP-DOWN-VF models ATX and ATXS additionally offer AFD code activated aspect ratio
conversion.
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UP-DOWN-VF models AS and ATXS feature dual frame synchronisers which can synchronise
the video outputs to one of the Vision frame’s reference inputs. The synchronisers are
downstream of the up/down conversion and so will keep the output valid regardless of the
input standard.
UP-DOWN-VF is a space-saving 96mm x 325mm module which fits in the standard ‘Vision’
frames from Crystal Vision, with the inputs and outputs accessed by using either the VR01,
VR03 or VR14 rear modules. Control is by the ‘Vision’ frame active front panel, remote
‘VisionPanel’ control panel, SNMP and the ‘VisionWeb’ PC software.
1.1 Block diagram
Functional block diagram of UP-DOWN-VF (blocks shown in pink are model dependent)
Input video is firstly cable equalised and reclocked. For UP-DOWN-VF models ATX and
ATXS, the ancillary data used for AFD, WSS, VI, DVITC/ATC, Teletext and Closed Captioning
is extracted for later use.
UP-DOWN-VF has two format converters, one for up and cross conversions and the other
only for down conversions. Video is passed to both converters which both perform motion
adaptive image scaling and aspect ratio correction. Both converters are bypassed with a
matching delay. A switching block correctly routes either the converter output or delayed
bypass to the appropriate path. UP-DOWN-VF models AS and ATX have two frame store
synchronisers that time the outputs to one of the system reference signals, or can just be
used as a fixed delay. An additional 0-3 frames of delay can be added here under user control
to either match the Dolby E decoding delays or to compensate for other big delays in the
system.
Embedded audio is extracted from the video signal, and for UP-DOWN-VF models ATX and
ATXS, passed to 8 x 8 routers that allow any channel pair to be routed to any other channel
pair before being re-embedded into the video stream. PCM signals are initially delayed by a
user-controlled amount of up to 120ms and again, automatically, to match the video delay
through the synchroniser, either by resampling or by sample drop/repeat. Dolby E signals are
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initially delayed by up to three frames under user control and then further delayed to match
the video delays through the synchroniser and to maintain correct alignment of the
guardband.
After embedding, the combined video and audio stream can be delayed by up to 40ms in
10ns increments. This user setting will delay the signal with respect to the timing reference or,
if no synchroniser is fitted, will provide an additional delay.
For UP-DOWN-VF models ATX and ATXS, after audio re-embedding, the original or modified
ancillary data is re-inserted into the video stream. The inputs to the cable drivers are a switch
that routes either the SD or HD signal according to what the user has selected for each output
channel.
1.2 UP-DOWN-A-VF
The UP-DOWN-A-VF has the following features that are common to all models across the
range:
Simultaneous multiple high quality conversions with matched video delays.
Motion-adaptive video de-interlacing.
Outputs HD and SD simultaneously with independent user timing adjustments.
Noise reduction with detail and edge enhancement.
Aspect ratio conversion, customised picture size, position and cropping.
Video proc-amp.
Passes four groups of embedded audio, including Dolby E, with delay matched to video.
Passes Ancillary timecode.
Relay bypass protection with appropriate rear module.
Optical input/output option with appropriate rear module.
UP-DOWN-A-VF is ideal for those working in synchronous embedded audio environments. It
can pass four groups of audio, de-embedding the four groups and converting them to the
appropriate format before re-embedding them. Audio will be delayed automatically to match
any video delay. It also includes audio signal probe functionality making it useful for flagging
up faulty signals, especially in multi-channel applications.
1.3 UP-DOWN-ATX-VF
The main features of the UP-DOWN-ATX-VF are the same as the UP-DOWN-A-VF but with
the following major additional features:
Automatic aspect ratio selection using SMPTE 2016 AFD data, WSS or Video Index.
AFD, WSS and Video Indexing insertion.
HD to HD aspect ratio conversion.
Timecode conversion between HD Ancillary Timecode and SD DVITC.
Audio shuffle of stereo pairs using the 8 x 8 stereo router.
Transport and convert CEA-608 and CEA-708 closed caption data between standards.
Carry teletext and subtitle information across different definitions - both SMPTE 2031
and OP-47 supported.
The UP-DOWN-ATX-VF supports SMPTE 2031 and OP-47 to carry teletext information
across different definitions. When up converting teletext data can be taken out of the
analogue coded signal and the same data put in the SMPTE 2031 or OP-47 data stream
created; when down converting the teletext data can be taken out of SMPTE 2031 or OP-47
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packets and be encoded as analogue waveforms on an SD output. UP-DOWN-ATX-VF can
be used to convert between SMPTE 2031, OP-47 and teletext in any combination. It is also
possible to specify which line in the VANC space is used to carry SMPTE 2031 or OP-47, an
advantage given the increasingly crowded VANC space. Closed captions can also be
transported across different definitions using its CEA-708 and CEA-608 extractors and
inserters.
UP-DOWN-ATX-VF will look after any aspect ratio conversion requirements when up or down
converting. UP-DOWN-ATX-VF can also be used to label a signal with SMPTE 2016 data by
inserting one of 16 AFD codes to allow a following down converter to output the Standard
Definition with an appropriate aspect ratio conversion.
A further feature is the inclusion of an 8 x 8 audio router in both the SD path and HD path to
allow audio stereo pairs to be shuffled within and between the four embedded audio groups.
1.4 UP-DOWN-AS-VF
The main features of the UP-DOWN-AS-VF are the same as the UP-DOWN-A-VF but with the
following major additional features:
Two on-board downstream synchronisers (one in each path) to retime the output to a
station reference.
Independently adjustable video, audio and Dolby E delay.
Audio resampling and Dolby E alignment.
Synchronise video that contains both normal embedded audio and embedded Dolby E.
UP-DOWN-AS-VF is ideal for those working in non-synchronous embedded audio
environments where the audio resamplers ensure a smooth matching of the audio and video
delay, and the guardband of any embedded Dolby E will also be correctly aligned.
1.5 UP-DOWN-ATXS-VF
The main features of the UP-DOWN-ATXS-VF are the same as the UP-DOWN-A-VF but with
the following major additional features:
Two on-board downstream synchronisers (one in each path) to retime the output to a
station reference.
Independently adjustable video, audio and Dolby E delay.
Audio resampling and Dolby E alignment.
Synchronise video that contains both normal embedded audio and embedded Dolby E.
Automatic aspect ratio selection using SMPTE 2016 AFD data, WSS or Video Index.
AFD, WSS and Video Indexing insertion.
HD to HD aspect ratio conversion.
Timecode conversion between HD Ancillary Timecode and SD DVITC.
Audio shuffle of stereo pairs using the 8 x 8 stereo router.
Transport and convert CEA-608 and CEA-708 closed caption data between standards.
Carry teletext and subtitle information across different definitions - both SMPTE 2031
and OP-47 supported.
The UP-DOWN-ATXS-VF supports SMPTE 2031 (as well as OP-47) to carry teletext
information across different definitions. When up converting teletext data can be taken out of
the analogue coded signal and the same data put in the SMPTE 2031 or OP-47 data stream
created; when down converting the teletext data can be taken out of SMPTE 2031 or OP-47
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packets and be encoded as analogue waveforms on an SD output. UP-DOWN-ATXS-VF can
be used to convert between SMPTE 2031, OP-47 and teletext in any combination. It is also
possible to specify which line in the VANC space is used to carry SMPTE 2031 or OP-47, an
advantage given the increasingly crowded VANC space. Closed captions can also be
transported across different definitions using its CEA-708 and CEA-608 extractors and
inserters.
UP-DOWN-ATXS-VF will look after any aspect ratio conversion requirements when up or
down converting. The UP-DOWN-ATXS-VF can also be used to label a signal with SMPTE
2016 data by inserting one of 16 AFD codes to allow a following down converter to output the
Standard Definition with an appropriate aspect ratio conversion.
UP-DOWN-ATXS-VF ideal for those working in non-synchronous embedded audio
environments where the audio resamplers ensure a smooth matching of the audio and video
delay, and the guardband of any embedded Dolby E will also be correctly aligned.
A further feature is the inclusion of an 8 x 8 router in both the SD path and HD path to allow
audio stereo pairs to be shuffled within and between the four embedded audio groups.
1.6 Features by model
Features A ATX AS ATXS
Up converts (SD to 720p,
SD to 1080i, SD to 1080p)
Cross converts (720p to
1080i, 720p to 1080p,
1080i to 720p, 1080i to
1080p, 1080p to 1080i,
1080p to 720p)
Down converts (720p to
SD, 1080i to SD, 1080p to
SD)
Input and output formats
(50Hz and 59.94Hz)
1080p, 720p, 1080i,
625i, 525i
1080p, 720p, 1080i, 625i,
525i
1080p, 720p, 1080i,
625i, 525i
1080p, 720p, 1080i, 625i,
525i
Maximum video outputs
(depends on rear module)
3 feeds of output 1 and
3 feeds of output 2
3 feeds of output 1 and 3
feeds of output 2
3 feeds of output 1 and
3 feeds of output 2
3 feeds of output 1 and 3
feeds of output 2
Perform 2 different
conversions at same time
Two framestore
synchronisers
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Analogue reference (SD
black-burst or HD tri-level
syncs)
Automatic freeze
Video delays 40ms additional user
delay
40ms additional user
delay
1, 2, 3 frames + 40ms
additional delay
1, 2, 3 frames + 40ms
additional delay
Handles 4 audio groups
Linear AES tracking delay
(with user control of
tracking speed to trade off
frequency change and
settling time)
Dolby E alignment delay
Audio delays (in addition
to tracking delays)
Linear AES: 0-120mS;
Dolby E: 1, 2 or 3
frames fixed delay
Linear AES: 0-120mS;
Dolby E: 1, 2 or 3 frames
fixed delay
Audio routing in stereo
pairs
Audio muting in stereo
pairs
Audio resampling of linear
AES
Aspect ratio conversion
when up or down
converting
HD to HD aspect ratio
conversion when
input/output format
identical
SD to SD aspect ratio
conversion
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Flexible aspect ratio
adjustment (size, position
and crop controls)
AFD reading (uses
SMPTE 2016 AFD, WSS
or Video Index to
automatically select the
output aspect ratio)
AFD insertion of SMPTE
2016 AFD, WSS or Video
Index for use by
downstream equipment
Video Proc-amp (RGB
and YUV lift and gain
controls)
Video proc-amp when HD
input/output format
identical
Signal status reporting
Timecode handling Passes Passes and converts
between ATC and DVITC Passes Passes and converts between ATC and DVITC
Teletext transport (OP-47,
SMPTE 2031)
Closed caption transport
(CEA-608, CEA 708)
Fibre I/O
Frame slots used 1 1 1 1
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2 Hardware installation
All of the links and potentiometers on the card are factory set and should NOT be
adjusted.
UP-DOWN-A-VF card
UP-DOWN-VF cards are only intended for use in the Crystal Vision ‘Vision’ frame range and
not in older style frames such as ‘Indigo’.
The card should be inserted and removed from the Vision Frame by gently pushing or pulling
the metal ring at the bottom of the card, being careful to ensure the card is inside the guide
rails. Do not force the card if resistance is met as the card may not be correctly aligned with
the rear connectors. The white tab at the top of the card is a label only and should not be
pulled.
Ensure that the Vision Frame has the correct rear module fitted. Only the VR01, VR03 and
VR14 rear modules offer the correct input/output functionality for this card.
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3 Rear modules and signal I/O
The Vision 3 frame will house up to 20 single height modules and dual power supplies or ten
double height modules. All modules can be plugged in and removed while the frame is
powered without damage.
Note: For details of fitting rear connectors please refer to the appropriate Vision frame
manual.
The UP-DOWN-VF can support the following rear modules: VR01, VR03, and VR14.
3.1 Rear module connections with VR01
The VR01 single height rear module allows
maximum packing density with the maximum
number of outputs available. One 3G/HD/SD
serial digital video input plus a total of six
3G/HD/SD serial digital video outputs – three
for output 1 and three for output 2.
Up to 20 VR01 rear modules can fit into a
Vision 3 frame.
VR01
3G/HD/SD serial
digital input
3G/HD/SD serial
digital outputs
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3.2 Rear module connections with VR03
The VR03 single height rear module has one
3G/HD/SD serial digital video input plus five
3G/HD/SD serial digital video outputs – three
for output 1 and two for output 2, one of
which is the relay bypass output which
automatically switches to the input video if
the card’s power supply fails.
Up to 20 VR03 rear modules can fit into a
Vision 3 frame.
VR03
3G/HD/SD serial
digital input
3G/HD/SD serial
digital output with
relay bypass
3G/HD/SD serial
digital outputs
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3.3 Rear module connections with VR14
The VR14 single height rear module allows
maximum packing density with the maximum
number of outputs available. One 3G/HD/SD
serial digital video input plus a total of six
possible 3G/HD/SD serial digital video
outputs – two for output 1, or three with the
optional fibre output*, and three for output 2.
*The FOP-VF module must be fitted to the
card for fibre optic video output. The optional
FIP-VF module, if fitted, will provide
alternative video input capability. For fibre
optic video input and output the FIO-VF
module must be fitted.
Up to 20 VR14 rear modules can fit into a
Vision 3 frame.
VR14
3G/HD/SD serial
digital input
3G/HD/SD serial
digital output
Dual fibre video I/O
(correct fibre
module(s) must be
fitted to card)
3G/HD/SD serial
digital outputs
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4 Up, Down, Cross Conversion
All models of UP-DOWN-VF can perform the following conversions:
Up Conversions Down Conversions Cross Conversions
625/50 to 720p 720p50 to 625/50 720p50 to 1080i50
525/59.94 to 720p59.94 720p59.94 to 525/59.94 720p59.94 to 1080i59.94
625/50 to 1080i50 1080i50 to 625/50 720p50 to 1080p50
525/59.94 to 1080i59.94 1080i59.94 to 525/59.94 720p59.94 to 1080p59.94
625/50 to 1080p50 1080p50 to 625/50 1080i50 to 720p50
525/59.94 to 1080p59.94 1080p59.94 to 525/59.94 1080i59.94 to 720p59.94
1080i50 to 1080p50
1080i59.94 to 1080p59.94
1080p50 to 1080i50
1080p59.94 to 1080i59.94
1080p50 to 720p50
1080p59.94 to 720p59.94
UP-DOWN-VF can perform two conversions at the same time, with two separate converters
on the card: one is used for the up or cross conversion, and the other used for down
conversion. This allows simultaneously creation of HD and SD copies from a single feed from
this one card.
UP-DOWN-VF gives dual outputs, with two output groups – 1 and 2. Each output group can
be individually selected as either SD or HD, making it possible to configure both outputs as
SD, both outputs as HD (720p, 1080i or 1080p), or one output as HD with the other as SD
(see Delay & output).
One of UP-DOWN-VF’s most powerful features is that it will constantly put out HD and SD on
the same pins regardless of the input, thanks to its smart routing. Once set, the output
selection will remain true irrespective of any change in the input format – which means wiring
can remain unchanged.
UP-DOWN-VF will automatically select the correct conversion algorithm depending on the
input format and selected output formats.
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5 Control and Status monitoring
UP-DOWN-VF status and controls can be accessed most easily by ‘VisionWeb’ remote
control PC software but also by VisionPanel, the Vision frame’s front panel and SNMP.
5.1 Controlling cards via VisionWeb
Accessing the ‘Vision’ frame homepage with a PC browser via the Ethernet connector of a
frame will display a list of the cards fitted. (See ‘Vision’ frame User Manual for more details.)
Typical VisionWeb home page
The example above shows an UP-DOWN-ATXS-VF card fitted in slot 2 and other Vision
cards in slots 1, 3, 5 and 7. Clicking on the UP-DOWN-ATXS-VF card will bring up the card’s
home page, for example:
UP-DOWN-ATXS-VF Status page
5.2 Control Descriptions
Crystal Vision cards use an XML file to create a control database that is common to all
controllers. Although the description of controls used in this manual is based on VisionWeb
GUI screengrabs, the menu tree for VisionPanel and Vision frame front panel operation is the
same, although the appearance and labelling of some controls may vary according to the
available space. See Menu Structure for a more detailed menu tree.
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VisionWeb GUI controls are accessed by tabs at the bottom of the page: Status, Video,
Audio, Data insert and Presets, default, alarms. These tabs, when selected, offer menus
containing several controls. Some controls are simulated LEDs that are used to show status,
others are check boxes, buttons or sliders which change various UP-DOWN-VF settings.
What follows are VisionWeb menu screenshots with a description of each control’s function.
The description of the menus is in the order displayed in the VisionWeb GUI:
Video, Reference, Audio, Delay & output, Fixed aspect ratio, Custom aspect ratio,
Custom crop, Noise & detail, RGB proc, YUV proc, Fibre enable, HD router, SD router,
Audio delay, Audio resampling, AFD, WSS & VI, ANC Data line insert, ANC status,
Timecode & teletext, Presets, Card defaults, Alarm delays.
5.3 Status Menu
Video
Display presence, standard and status of input and output video signals.
Input
Present On if input video present.
Format
The Input video standard is shown. i.e.
525i 59.94Hz, 625i 50Hz, 1280x720p
50/59.94Hz, 1920x1080i50/59.94hz,
1920x1080p 50/59.94Hz, Missing,
Unknown.
Black On if input video at constant black level.
Frozen On if input video frozen (still frame).
Output Output 1/ Output 2
Displays selected standard of output 1
and 2 video. i.e. 525i 59.94Hz, 625i 50Hz,
1280x720p 50/59.94Hz,
1920x1080i50/59.94hz, 1920x1080p
50/59.94Hz, Missing,
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Output aspect
ratio
Displays selected output aspect ratio i.e. Anamorphic, 16x9 full
screen, 14x9 pillarbox, 4x3 pillarbox, 4x3 full screen, 14x9
letterbox, 16x9 letterbox. This display indicates which aspect ratio
correction is active and adjustable with the Custom Aspect Ratio
controls.
Reference
Displays status of reference signals.
Present On if a valid video reference signal is connected.
Format
Displays video standard of incoming reference i.e. 525i
59.94Hz, 625i 50Hz, 1280x720p 50/59.94Hz,
1920x1080i50/59.94hz, 1920x1080p 50/59.94Hz
Incompatible format On if applied reference is incompatible with the input
standard e.g. 59.94Hz reference but 50Hz video input.
Audio
Display presence of embedded audio signals and indicate if silent.
Group 1-4
Input On when the audio group is embedded into the
video input.
Output 1/Output
2
On when the audio group is embedded into video
output 1 or 2.
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Input audio
Silence
Group 1-4
Channels 1/2 &
3/4
On if the sound level of the channel pair is
consistently below the threshold set by the
‘Audio silence level’ control for the period set by
the ‘Audio silence' control. Both controls are in
the Alarm delays menu.
Silence All silent
On if the sound level of all the channels of all the
groups is consistently below the threshold set by
the ‘Audio silence level’ control’ for the period
set by the ‘Audio silence (seconds) control. Both
controls are in the Alarm delays menu.
5.4 Video Menu
Delay & output
Select output formats, delay video and lock progressive field sequence to
ATC.
Output
format &
sequence
Output 1
Output 2
Select which output formats will be
used for outputs 1 and 2. Once
configured, the output format will
remain true for all input formats.
HD Format
Select which format to use for HD
outputs.
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