Crystal Vision Indigo ViViD 3G User manual

ViViD 3G
3G/HD/SD variable video delays
Crystal Vision Ltd., Lion Technology Park, Station Road East, Whittlesford, Cambridge, CB22 4WL, England.
Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.crystalvision.tv

Crystal Vision ViViD 3G User Manual
Contents
1Introduction 4
Block Diagrams 5
ViViD 3G Block Diagram Description 6
Video delays in ViViD 3G 6
2Hardware installation 8
Board configuration 8
Link Configuration 8
3Rear modules and signal I/O 9
Rear module connections with RM41 9
BNC Connections 9
Rear module connections with RM57 10
BNC connections 10
Rear module connections with RM67 10
BNC Connections 11
4General Purpose Interface 12
Introduction 12
Alarms 13
2U frame GPI connections 14
1U frame GPI connections 14
Indigo DT desk top box GPI connections 15
5Control and Status Monitoring 16
Card edge controls 16
Card edge buttons 16
Card edge rotary control 16
Reading card edge LEDs 17
Navigating card edge menus 17
Using the front control panel 18
Selecting a ViViD 3G 18
Control Panel keys overview 19
Updating the display 19
Menu Structure 19
Controlling cards via VisionWeb 21
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6Control Descriptions 23
Status Menu 24
Video Status 24
Audio Status 25
Video Settings Menu 25
Video Delay 25
Synchroniser 26
Output Configure 27
RGB Proc Amp 28
YUV Proc Amp 29
Fibre Input Enable 30
Presets, Resets And GPOs 31
Presets 31
Resets 32
GPO Alarms 32
Alarm Delay Time 33
7Troubleshooting 34
Card edge monitoring 34
Basic fault finding guide 34
8Specification 35
9Appendix 1 37
Statesman 37
Introduction 37
Statesman operation 37
Control Descriptions 38
Status (3G and 3G-20) 38
Status 38
Status (3GS and 3GS-20) 39
Status 39
Control 40
Control 40
Synchroniser 41
Synchroniser 41
Delay 42
Delay 42
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RGB 43
RGB 43
YUV 44
YUV 44
Alarms 45
Alarms 45
Presets and Resets 46
Presets and Resets 46
Revision 1 Added VisionWeb info, moved Statesman info to Appendix 1. 19/08/14
Revision 2 Corrected YUV gain adjusment figures on page 28. 19/05/16
Revision 3 Clarified GPI section. 27/06/16
Revision 4 Added note about removal of card edge control in 2019. 19/01/21
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Crystal Vision Introduction
1Introduction
ViViD 3G is a range of four 3Gb/s-compatible variable video delays. The maximum delays
available are ten seconds for 3Gb/s, 20 seconds for HD and 110 seconds for SD. Delays are
adjustable in seconds,frames, lines and pixels for precise matching of system delays. ViViD
versions 3GS and 3GS-20 include – in addition to the delay line – a frame synchroniser to
lock the output video to station reference.
The main features are as follows:
•Use with any source – works with 3Gb/s, HD and SD
•Supports the following video standards: 625, 525, 720p50, 720p59.94, 1080i50,
1080i59.94, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080psf23.98, 1080psf24.
•Optimise the video: video proc-amp allows adjustment of video gain, black level
and independent YUV gains. ViViD 3GS and 3GS-20 also feature a full-frame
synchroniser that re-times the video to match an external reference.
•Multiple video outputs – Four delayed outputs save the need for an additional DA.
•Control of ViViD 3G is most easily achieved with VisionWeb PC software but also
by an active front panel on the frame, a remote panel and SNMP. Board edge
control was also available prior to 2019.
•Optical connectivity – send signal beyond the local equipment bay with the fibre
input and output options.
•GPI control – 16 presets allow different delay values to be assigned then recalled
automatically by GPI.
•HANC and VANC blanking option.
•EDH insertion.
•Supports rear module connectors: RM41, RM57, RM67.
•Compatible with Crystal Vision standard frames available in 2U, 1U and desk top
box.
•Passes all timecode, AFD, subtitling information, Dolby E metadata and embedded
audio.
•Freeze output –Force output to freeze or produce black, blue or bars manually, or
automatically if input video lost.
•GPI Output Alarms – Two output alarms if input video is missing, black or frozen,
or (ViViD 3GS/3GS-20 only) reference is missing.
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Block Diagrams
ViViD 3G Functional Block Diagram
ViViD 3G-20 Functional Block Diagram
ViViD 3GS Functional Block Diagram
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ViViD 3G Block Diagram Description
All versions of ViViD 3G are similar with the exception that ‘S’ models include a frame
synchroniser and ‘-20’ models have 20 times more delay.
Input video from either the BNC input or the (optional) optical input is equalised and then re-
clocked. The video signal then passes through a delay line whose length is adjustable in
seconds, frames, line and pixel increments under control of the CPU. Following the delay line
is the proc-amp where lift and gain can be applied to the video components in the YUV or
RGB domain. For the ‘S’ models the video signal then passes through a frame synchroniser
to lock the output to an external analogue Black and Burst or tri-level syncs reference. Finally,
depending on the rear module fitted, the video is output to the rear modules as either four
BNC or three BNC and one optical output.
Video delays in ViViD 3G
Model Video Format
3Gb/s HD SD
3G 2 lines to
25 frames 2 lines to 25 frames 3 lines to 137
frames
3GS 2 lines to
25 frames 2 lines to 25 frames 3 lines to 137
frames
ViViD 3GS-20 Functional Block Diagram
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3G-20 2 lines to
500
frames
2 lines to
500
frames
3 lines to
2750
frames
3GS-20 2 lines to
500
frames
2 lines to
500
frames
3 lines to
2750
frames
Delay range in lines and frames for all models of ViViD 3G
Model Video Format
3Gb/s HD SD
3G 0.5 secs @ 50Hz
0.4 secs @ 59.94Hz
1 sec @ 50Hz
0.8 secs @ 59.94Hz
5.5 secs @ 625 line
4.5 secs @ 525 line
3GS 0.5 secs @ 50Hz
0.4 secs @ 59.94Hz
1 sec @ 50Hz
0.8 secs @ 59.94Hz
5.5 secs @ 625 line
4.5 secs @ 525 line
3G-20 10 secs @ 50Hz
8 secs @ 59.94Hz
20 secs @ 50Hz
16 secs @ 59.94Hz
110 secs @ 625 line
91 secs @ 525 line
3GS-20 10 secs @ 50Hz
8 secs @ 59.94Hz
20 secs @ 50Hz
16 secs @ 59.94Hz
110 secs @ 625 line
91 secs @ 525 line
Maximum delay in seconds for all models of ViViD 3G
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Crystal Vision Hardware installation
2Hardware installation
Board configuration
ViViD 3G main board top-side
Note: The potentiometer P1 is factory set and should not be adjusted.
Link Configuration
2.1.1.1 There are no user-settable links on the ViViD 3G.
Link Towards front of board or Up Towards the rear of board or
Down
PL8 Debug mode Normal mode (factory set, do not
alter)
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Crystal Vision Rear modules and signal I/O
3Rear modules and signal I/O
The 2U Indigo 2 frame will house up to 12 single height modules and dual power supplies.
The 1U Indigo 1 frame will house six single height modules and a single or dual power supply.
The Indigo DT desk top boxes have a built-in power supply and will house up to two single
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 frame manual.
The ViViD 3G range can support the following rear modules: RM41, RM57 and RM67.
Rear module connections with RM41
The RM41 being a single height module will allow maximum packing density with one HD/SD
video input and four HD/SD video outputs. The RM41 when used with ViViD 3GS and 3GS-20
(bottom picture) has an additional SYNC input for the synchroniser reference.
RM41 rear module connector
Description
RM41
•12 per Indigo 2 frame
•Six per Indigo 1 frame
•Two per Indigo DT
•All frame slots can be used
•‘S’ models have SYNC input
for reference syncs (bottom
picture)
BNC Connections
BNC I/O assignment
HD/SD IN 3G/High Definition/Standard Definition serial digital input.
NC or SYNC IN Analogue Black and Burst or tri-level syncs for ‘S’ versions only.
HD/SD OUT 1 3G/High Definition/Standard Definition serial digital output.
HD/SD OUT 2 3G/High Definition/Standard Definition serial digital output.
HD/SD OUT 3 3G/High Definition/Standard Definition serial digital output.
HD/SD OUT 4 3G/High Definition/Standard Definition serial digital output.
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Rear module connections with RM57
The RM57 being a single height module will allow maximum packing density with one HD/SD
video input and three HD/SD video outputs and a single optical I/O connector. The RM57
when used with ViViD 3GS and 3GS-20 versions (bottom picture) has an additional SYNC
input for the synchroniser reference.
.
RM57 rear module connector
Description
RM57
•12 per Indigo 2 frame
•Six per Indigo 1 frame
•Two per Indigo DT
•All frame slots can be used
•‘S’ models have SYNC input
for reference syncs (bottom
picture)
BNC connections
BNC I/O assignment
HD/SD IN 3G/High Definition/Standard Definition serial digital input.
NC or SYNC IN Analogue Black and Burst or tri-level syncs for ‘S’ versions only.
HD/SD OUT 1 3G/High Definition/Standard Definition serial digital output.
HD/SD OUT 2 3G/High Definition/Standard Definition serial digital output.
HD/SD OUT 3 3G/High Definition/Standard Definition serial digital output.
OPTICAL IN/OUT 3G/High Definition/Standard Definition serial digital optical input/output.
Rear module connections with RM67
The RM67 relay bypass rear module is a single height module that allows maximum packing
density with one HD/SD video input and four HD/SD video outputs. The RM67 when used
with ViViD 3GS and 3GS-20 has an additional SYNC input for the synchroniser reference. In
the event of power failure, the video input is automatically connected to HD/SD OUT 3
(SWITCHED).
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RM67 rear module connector Description
RM67
•12 per Indigo 2 frame
•Six per Indigo 1 frame
•Two per Indigo DT
•All frame slots can be used
•‘S’ models have SYNC input
for reference syncs (bottom
picture)
BNC Connections
BNC I/O assignment
HD/SD IN 3G/High Definition/Standard Definition serial digital input.
NC or SYNC IN Analogue Black and Burst or tri-level syncs for ‘S’ versions only.
HD/SD OUT 1 3G/High Definition/Standard Definition serial digital output.
HD/SD OUT 2 3G/High Definition/Standard Definition serial digital output.
HD/SD OUT 3
(SWITCHED)
3G/High Definition/Standard Definition serial digital output. HD/SD IN is
automatically connected to this output in the event of power failure.
HD/SD OUT 4 3G/High Definition/Standard Definition serial digital output.
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Crystal Vision General Purpose Interface
4General Purpose Interface
Introduction
Each frame slot has up to 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.
ViViD 3G has four GPI inputs and two GPI outputs.
Each General Purpose Interface (GPI) input is fitted with a 6800Ω resistor connected to the
internal +5V and in the following table, this equates to logic ‘H’. With the GPI preset recall
lines set to ‘level’ mode and no connections (logic ‘HHHH’), preset 1 will be selected. With the
GPI preset recall lines set to ‘pulse’ mode, the GPI will be activated whenever a bit is pulled
low but no change to the preset selection will occur when all bits return to logic ‘HHHH’. Note
that preset 16 is not accessible in pulse mode.
Note: Because the GPI inputs are sampled in the vertical interval it is recommended that in
‘pulse’ mode, the GPI should be asserted at least 2mS before the start of vertical sync to
ensure stability and held active for at least 40mS.
See Presets in this manual for details of inverting the GPI preset logic.
Each General Purpose Interface (GPI) output has a 270Ω resistor in series with its output.
This allows for an external LED to be driven, connected to a DC voltage of +5V.
The GPI inputs can be programmed to automatically recall a previously saved preset
configuration. The 16 user preset configurations are selected using binary notation.The two
outputs can be programmed to assert themselves for a number of different alarm conditions.
GPI Low (<1V) High (+5V)
1
‘a’
Recall preset bit 1
See following table for user preset control
2 ‘b’ Recall preset bit 2
3 ‘c’ Recall preset bit 4
4 ‘d’ Recall preset bit 8
5
‘e’
Alarms
(See alarm table) Alarm condition No alarm
6 ‘f’ Alarms (See alarm table) Alarm condition No alarm
Table showing the six GPI functions
GPI
Bit 8
Bit 4
Bit 2
Bit 1
Preset
1
H
H
H
H
2
H
H
H
L
3
H
H
L
H
4
H
H
L
L
5
H
L
H
H
6
H
L
H
L
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7
H
L
L
H
8
H
L
L
L
9
L
H
H
H
10
L
H
H
L
11
L
H
L
H
12
L
H
L
L
13
L
L
H
H
14
L
L
H
L
15
L
L
L
H
16
L
L
L
L
Binary coding of GPI inputs to recall preset configurations in level mode
GPI Bit 8 Bit 4 Bit 2 Bit 1
Preset
No change
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Not accessible in pulse mode.
Binary coding of GPI inputs to recall preset configurations in pulse mode
Alarms
GPI outputs 5 and 6 (e, f) can be configured to be asserted (logic ‘L’) for a selection of error
conditions.
For each GPO there are four separate alarm conditions and all of the alarm conditions can be
assigned to both. See Section Control Descriptions for more details of alarms.
Reportable error conditions
No. of alarms
Input Video Missing 1
Input Video Black 1
Input Video Frozen 1
Reference Input Misssing (‘S’ versions only) 1
Alarm Table
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2U frame GPI connections
GPI lines ‘a’ to ‘f’ of each card connect to two 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.
Note: The +5V output is protected by self-resetting thermal fuses, which limit the
total output current available from Remotes 1-4 to approximately 1A.
1U frame GPI connections
GPI lines ‘a’ to ‘f’ of each card connect to 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.
Note: The +5V output is protected by self-resetting thermal fuses, which limit the
total output current available from Remotes 1-2 to approximately 1A.
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Indigo DT desk top box GPI connections
GPI lines ‘a’ to ‘f’ of each card connect to 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)
Table shows pin number (remote number)
Note:
Remote 1: 26-way high-density D-Type female socket. Frame ground is pin 2 and
+5V @500mA is pin 1.
Remote 2: 26-way high-density D-Type male plugs and frame ground is pin 6 and
+5V @500mA is pin 15.
Note: The +5V output is protected by self-resetting thermal fuses, which limit the
total output current available from Remotes 1-2 to approximately 1A.
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5Control and Status Monitoring
ViViD 3G controls and status can be accessed most easily by Crystal Vision’s ‘VisionWeb’ PC
software but also by card edge control and the rack front panel.
Board edge control was removed from ViViD 3G in 2019. Therefore the card edge control
information detailed here is only relevant for older versions of the product.
Card edge controls
ViViD 3G board edge
Card edge buttons
The two tactile push button switches allow the operator to navigate within the menu structure.
.
Button Function Normal state Up, Action Down
Up Menu Push to jump up a menu level or cancel a selection.
ENTER Select/Action Push to select a menu and to action and confirm a change.
Card edge rotary control
The board edge rotary encoder is used to navigate through the menu categories and adjust
parameter values.
Control Function
SCROLL/
ADJ
Rotate SCROLL/ADJ to identify a menu category. In combination with the
ENTER button select and ADJUST to change the current level or select a further
option.
Notes:
The rotary control can access menus and parameter values by clockwise or anti-
clockwise rotation.
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Reading card edge LEDs
Card edge LEDs may be used in conjunction with status information from any connected
remote status panel display or from VisionWeb or Statesman if available.
Refer also to the troubleshooting 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
Function when Off
PSU Green Good power supply (PSU) rails
One or more of the monitor
supplies is out of specification
Ref Yellow Reference input present (‘S’
versions only) No valid reference present
IP1HD Yellow Video input standard is HD
(High Definition) Input not present
IP1SD Yellow
Video input standard is SD
(Standard Definition)
GPO5
Yellow
GPO 5 active / low
GPO 5 inactive / high
GPO6
Yellow
GPO 6 active / low
GPO 6 inactive / high
Navigating card edge menus
To access the card edge menu system proceed as follows:
•Press the up arrow [ ] until a top menu category is reached
•Rotate the SCROLL/ADJ control until the desired menu category is found
•Press ENTER to enter the sub-menus of that category
•Rotate SCROLL/ADJ to select a sub-menu
•Press ENTER to select the desired function. Selection will be indicated by the text
being displayed in italic text
•Rotate ADJUST to make the desired change to the selected parameter. The
display changes to italics to indicate that a change has been made and
requires confirmation
•When required push ENTER to action the change. The display will return to normal
non-italic text
•Use the up-arrow [ ] and SCROLL/ADJ control to navigate to further menus
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Using the front control panel
At power up, the LEDs of all eight control panel keys will illuminate briefly. Once the panel has
completed its power up and configuration sequence, the panel will enter its status mode and
display the current software version and frame IP address.
‘Status’ menu showing current software version and IP address
Selecting a ViViD 3G
To continue with control panel operation or configuration, press the ‘DEVICE’ key once. 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. Rotate the Shaft control to poll through the available cards.Use the
F2 soft key to toggle between the card’s serial number and issue number with modification
level.
‘Device’ menu showing ViViD 3G in slot 1.01
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 ViViD 3G home menu
Rotate the shaft control to scroll through the menu structure and press ENTER to select the
sub-menus. Press HOME at any time to return to the home menu.
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ViViD 3G Video Status sub-menu
Press ENTER to select the Video Status menu or SCROLL to display other sub-menus. See
description of menu structure below for list of sub-menus.
Control Panel keys overview
The functions assigned to the control panel keys are:
•DEVICE – enters ‘device’ menu to select a card or show available cards.
•ASTERISK (*) – selects ‘network configuration’ menu.
•F1 to F4 – soft keys not currently used by ViViD 3G.
•HOME – returns to top of ViViD 3G’s menu structure.
•ENTER – accepts current selection.
•Up arrow – used to move up through the menu structure.
•Rotary control – shaft encoder used to select sub-menus or variable data.
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.
Menu Structure
The basic menu structure for card edge, front panel access and VisionWeb is
identical and consists of the following menus and sub-menus.
Status
Video Status
Input Video
Input Present
Input Standard
Input Black
Input Frozen
Reference (3GS
and 3GS-20
models only)
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