evertz 2410MD-HSN User manual

Model 2410MD-HSN
Monitoring Downconverter
Instruction Manual
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EVERTZ MICROSYSTEMS LTD.
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Version 1.2.3 June 2008
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INFORMATION TO USERS IN EUROPE
NOTE
CISPR 22 CLASS A DIGITAL DEVICE OR PERIPHERAL
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant
to the European Union EMC directive. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
INFORMATION TO USERS IN THE U.S.A.
NOTE
FCC CLASS A DIGITAL DEVICE OR PERIPHERAL
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment
in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct
the interference at his own expense.
WARNING
Changes or Modifications not expressly approved by Evertz Microsystems Ltd. could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Use of unshielded plugs or cables may cause radiation interference. Properly shielded interface cables
with the shield connected to the chassis ground of the device must be used

2410MD Monitoring Down Converter
Revision 1.2.3
REVISION HISTORY
REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE
0.1 Preliminary Version Aug 01
1.0 Added Center Crop downconverter mode Nov 01
1.1 Change of DIP switch functions, center crop now supported in 720P Nov 02
1.2 Change of DIP switch functions to enable On Screen Menu Oct 03
Added On Screen Marker controls
1.2.1 Text added to indicate that On Screen menu items and Marker are not available Nov 03
on early units that are not fitted with the toggle switch and pushbutton
1.2.2 Minor typographical changes to specifications Feb 04
1.2.3 Fixed formatting Jun 08
Information contained in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, Evertz assumes no responsibility for the use thereof nor for
the rights of third parties, which may be effected in any way by the use thereof. Any representations in this document concerning performance of
Evertz products are for informational use only and are not warranties of future performance, either express or implied. The only warranty offered by
Evertz in relation to this product is the Evertz standard limited warranty, stated in the sales contract or order confirmation form.
Although every attempt has been made to accurately describe the features, installation and operation of this product in this manual, no warranty is
granted nor liability assumed in relation to any errors or omissions unless specifically undertaken in the Evertz sales contract or order confirmation.
Information contained in this manual is periodically updated and changes will be incorporated into subsequent editions. If you encounter an error,
please notify Evertz Customer Service department. Evertz reserves the right, without notice or liability, to make changes in equipment design or
specifications.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. OVERVIEW.........................................................................................................................................1
2. INSTALLATION..................................................................................................................................2
2.1. POWER .....................................................................................................................................2
2.2. VIDEO IN AND OUT..................................................................................................................2
2.3. FIRMWARE UPGRADE PORT .................................................................................................3
3. SPECIFICATIONS..............................................................................................................................4
3.1. HD SERIAL VIDEO INPUT........................................................................................................4
3.2. HD RECLOCKED VIDEO OUTPUT ..........................................................................................4
3.3. SDI SERIAL VIDEO OUTPUTS.................................................................................................4
3.4. ANALOG VIDEO OUTPUTS .....................................................................................................5
3.5. INPUT TO OUTPUT VIDEO PROCESSING DELAY ................................................................5
3.6. ELECTRICAL ............................................................................................................................5
3.7. PHYSICAL.................................................................................................................................5
4. STATUS LED’S..................................................................................................................................6
5. USER CONTROLS.............................................................................................................................6
5.1. SELECTING THE OUTPUT VIDEO STANDARD .....................................................................6
5.2. SELECTING THE DOWNCONVERTER ASPECT RATIO........................................................7
5.3. SETTING THE NTSC SETUP PEDESTAL ON THE ANALOG OUTPUT.................................7
6. CONFIGURING THE 2410MD-HSN USING THE ON SCREEN MENU ............................................8
6.1. TOP LEVEL MENU STRUCTURE ............................................................................................8
6.2. SETTING THE ON SCREEN MARKER TYPE..........................................................................9
6.3. SETTING THE ON SCREEN MARKER OPACITY ...................................................................9
6.4. SETTING THE ASPECT RATIO................................................................................................9
7. UPGRADING THE 2410MD-HSN FIRMWARE................................................................................10
7.1. REQUIREMENTS....................................................................................................................10

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7.2. UPDATE PROCEDURE ..........................................................................................................10
7.2.1. Part 1 – Configuring the Unit for Firmware Upgrades..................................................10
7.2.2. Part 2 – Terminal program Setup.................................................................................10
7.2.3. Part 3 – Uploading the New Firmware .........................................................................11
7.2.4. Part 4 – Completing the Upgrade.................................................................................11
Figures
Figure 1-1: 2410MD-HSN Block Diagram........................................................................................................... 1
Figure 2-1: 2410MD-HSN Module....................................................................................................................... 2
Tables
Table 2-1: COM Port Pinout................................................................................................................................ 3
Table 3-1: Video Input Formats........................................................................................................................... 4
Table 3-2: Input to Output Processing Delay...................................................................................................... 5
Table 5-1: DIP Switch Functions......................................................................................................................... 6
Table 5-2: Output Video Standard Switch Settings............................................................................................. 6
Table 5-3: Aspect Ratio Switch Settings............................................................................................................. 7
Table 5-4: Analog Output Video NTSC Pedestal Settings.................................................................................. 7

2410MD Monitoring Down Converter
Revision 1.2.3 2410MD-HSN-1
1. OVERVIEW
The 2410MD-HSN series Monitoring Down Converter provides an inexpensive method of confidence
monitoring your 1.5 Gb/s HDTV signals on standard definition monitors. The 2410MD is ideal to use with
your existing standard resolution monitors whether they have analog or component serial digital inputs.
The 2410MD-HSN accepts 1080i, 720p, 1080p/24sF, 1080p/25sF (SMPTE 292M) video formats.
Equalizer
Serial Input
1.5 Gb/s
(SMPTE 292M)
Downconverter
&
3:2 Pulldown
Cable
Driver
Composite
Analog Outputs
Cable
Driver
D / A
P/S
SDI Outputs
(SMPTE 259M)
Reclock
Cable
Driver
Module
Status Video
Present
On
Screen
Display
Serial Output
1.5 Gb/s
(SMPTE 292M)
Figure 1-1: 2410MD-HSN Block Diagram
The 2410MD-HSN has colour space conversion from ITU rec. 709 to ITU rec. 601, and will provide various
down converted formats such as letterbox, or anamorphic squeeze.
Front panel LEDs indicate signal presence, and CPU and Power Supply health.
Features:
• Center crop, letterbox and anamorphic squeeze down conversion formats
• 1080i/50, 1080i/60, 720p/60, 1080p/24sF, 1080p/25sF
• Auto video standard detection
• 4 position DIP switch selects Input Format and Down-converted format
• On screen markers show 4:3 aspect ratio and safe area (not available on earlier units)
• ITU rec. 709 to ITU rec. 601 colour space conversion

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2. INSTALLATION
The 2410MD-HSN is a compact module that has six BNC connectors and a 9 pin Female D connector
serial port for firmware upgrades.
Figure 2-1: 2410MD-HSN Module
2.1. POWER
The 2410MD-HSN comes with an auto-ranging DC voltage adapter that automatically senses
the input voltage. Power should be applied by connecting a 3-wire grounding type power
supply cord to the power entry module on the DC voltage adapter. The power cord should be
minimum 18 AWG wire size; type SST marked VW-1, maximum 2.5 m in length. The DC cable
of the voltage adapter should be connected to the DC power jack on the rear panel. A green
MODULE OK LED located beside the HD INPUT connector will be illuminated when there is
power applied to the 2410MD-HSN and the processor is operating properly.
2.2. VIDEO IN AND OUT
HD INPUT: Input BNC connector for 10-bit serial digital video signals, compatible with the
SMPTE 292M standard. The 2410MD-HSN automatically selects the video standard.
HD OUTPUT: These two BNC connectors are used to output a reclocked copy of the input video.
SDI OUTPUT: This BNC connector is used to output the downconverted input video as serial component
video, compatible with the SMPTE 259M standard. Table 3-2 shows the output video
format for each input video standard supported.
ANALOG OUTPUT: These two BNC connectors are used to output the downconverted input video as
analog composite video. Table 3-2 shows the output video format for each input video
standard supported.

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2.3. FIRMWARE UPGRADE PORT
The COM connector is a female 9 pin D connector used for connecting a computer to upload firmware to
the 2410MD-HSN. Table 2-1 shows the pinout of the male high density DB-15 connector. See section 6
for information on upgrading the firmware in the 2410MD-HSN.
Pin # Name Description
1
2 TxD RS-232 Transmit Output
3 RxD RS-232 Receive Input
4
5 Sig Gnd RS-232 Signal Ground
6
7
8
9
Table 2-1: COM Port Pinout

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3. SPECIFICATIONS
3.1. HD SERIAL VIDEO INPUT
Standard: 1.485 Gb/sec SMPTE 292M – autodetect
Connector: BNC per IEC 60169-8 Amendment
Equalization: Automatic to 65m @ 1.5Gb/s with Belden 1694 or equivalent cable
Common Name Pixels /
Active Lines Frame Rate Progressive /Interlace SMPTE Standard
1080i/60 1920 x 1080 30 I 274M
1080i/59.94 1920 x 1080 29.97 (30/1.001) I 274M
1080i/50 1920 x 1080 25 I 274M
1080p/25sF 1920 x 1080 25 P (sF) RP211
1080p/24sF 1920 x 1080 24 P (sF) RP211
1080p/23.98sF 1920 x 1080 23.98 (24/1.001) P (sF) RP211
720p/60 1280 x 720 60 P 296M
720p/59.94 1280 x 720 59.94 (60/1.001) P 296M
Table 3-1: Video Input Formats
3.2. HD RECLOCKED VIDEO OUTPUT
Standard: Same as input
Connectors: 2 BNC per IEC 60169-8 Amendment 2
Signal Level: 800mV nominal
DC Offset: 0V ±0.5V
Rise and Fall Time: 200ps nominal
Overshoot: <10% of amplitude
Wide Band Jitter: < 0.15 UI
3.3. SDI SERIAL VIDEO OUTPUTS
Standards: Serial component 270 Mb/s (SMPTE 259M-C)
525/59.94 or 625/50 - DIP switch selectable
Connectors: 1 BNC per IEC 60169-8 Amendment 2
Signal Level: 800mV nominal
DC Offset: 0V ±0.5V
Rise and Fall Time: 470ps nominal
Overshoot: <10% of amplitude
Return Loss: > 15 dB
Wide Band Jitter: < 0.15 UI