evertz HD9510UC User manual

HD9510UC HD Upconverter
Instruction Manual
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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

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REVISION HISTORY
REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE
0.1 Preliminary Version Oct 01
1.0 First Release – updated for versions with Gen-Lock reference Oct 02
1.1 Updated for Firmware version 2.1 – Added menu items for Mar 03
H and V sizing and position
1.1.1 Updated Jitter spec on HD Video Out Aug 03
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 ...................................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ................................................................................................ 1-2
1.2. GLOSSARY............................................................................................................................. 1-3
2. INSTALLATION................................................................................................................................ 2-1
2.1. REAR PANEL.......................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.1.1. Standard Definition Digital Video Connections............................................................. 2-1
2.1.2. High Definition Digital Video Connections.................................................................... 2-1
2.1.3. High Definition Reference Video Connections (Not on Early Version)......................... 2-1
2.1.4. Remote Control Connections ....................................................................................... 2-2
2.1.5. Power Connections ...................................................................................................... 2-3
2.1.6. Composite Decoder Video In And Out ......................................................................... 2-3
2.1.7. Composite Decoder Audio In And Out ......................................................................... 2-3
2.2. MOUNTING ............................................................................................................................. 2-4
2.3. POWER REQUIREMENTS...................................................................................................... 2-4
2.3.1. Selecting the Correct Mains Voltage ............................................................................ 2-4
2.3.2. Changing the Fuses ..................................................................................................... 2-4
2.4. CONNECTING THE REMOTE CONTROL PANEL ................................................................ 2-4
2.5. CONNECTING THE GENERAL PURPOSE INPUTS AND OUTPUTS .................................. 2-5
3. OPERATION..................................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.1. OVERVIEW OF THE FRONT PANEL DISPLAY AND CONTROLS ...................................... 3-1
3.1.1. Setup Key Group..........................................................................................................3-1
3.1.2. Status Indicators .......................................................................................................... 3-1
3.1.3. Front Panel Display ......................................................................................................3-1
3.2. FRONT PANEL SETUP MENU - OVERVIEW ........................................................................ 3-2
3.3. FRONT PANEL SETUP MENU ............................................................................................... 3-2
3.3.1. Configuring The Output Video Format ......................................................................... 3-4
3.3.2. Selecting The Output Aspect Ratio Format.................................................................. 3-4
3.3.3. Selecting The Motion Detection Mode ......................................................................... 3-6
3.3.4. Setting The Sharpness Of The Filter............................................................................ 3-6
3.3.5. Controlling The Audio Embedder ................................................................................. 3-8
3.3.6. Controlling The Test Generator.................................................................................... 3-8
3.3.7. Setting the Image Position in 4:3 Side Panel Mode ..................................................... 3-8
3.3.8. Setting the Side Panel Colour ...................................................................................... 3-8
3.3.9. Blanking Line 21 Captions ........................................................................................... 3-8
3.3.10. Setting the Upconverter Delay ..................................................................................... 3-8
3.3.11. Setting the Upconverter Reference (Not on early versions)......................................... 3-9
3.3.12. Setting the Timing of the Output Video with Respect to the Gen Lock Input
(Not on early versions) ................................................................................................. 3-9
3.3.13. Saving and Recalling User Presets............................................................................ 3-11
3.3.14. Setting the Left and Right Panel Widths (Not on early versions) ............................... 3-12
3.3.15. Setting the Top and Bottom Panel Widths (Not on early versions) ............................ 3-12
3.3.16. Setting the limits of the Standard Definition Image that will be Upconverted
(Not on early versions) ............................................................................................... 3-12
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3.3.17. Setting the Position of the Upconverted Image on the HD Raster
(Not on early versions) ............................................................................................... 3-13
3.3.18. Displaying The Firmware Version .............................................................................. 3-13
3.4. ENGINEERING SETUP MENU ............................................................................................. 3-13
3.4.1. Setting The Front Panel Display Brightness............................................................... 3-14
3.4.2. Resetting the Upconverter to its Factory Default Values............................................ 3-14
3.4.3. Upgrading The Firmware Version .............................................................................. 3-14
3.4.4. Accessing the Engineering Control Registers ............................................................ 3-15
4. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION............................................................................................................ 4-1
4.1. SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................... 4-1
4.1.1. SDI Video Inputs .......................................................................................................... 4-1
4.1.2. Reclocked SDI Video Outputs...................................................................................... 4-1
4.1.3. HD Video Outputs ........................................................................................................ 4-1
4.1.4. Video Reference........................................................................................................... 4-2
4.1.5. Optional Composite Decoder Analog Video Input........................................................ 4-2
4.1.6. Optional Composite Decoder Analog Audio Input........................................................ 4-2
4.1.7. Optional Composite Decoder SDI Video Output .......................................................... 4-2
4.1.8. Optional Composite Decoder Ref Input........................................................................ 4-2
4.1.9. COM Port ..................................................................................................................... 4-3
4.1.10. General Purpose Inputs ............................................................................................... 4-3
4.1.11. Upconverter Processing ............................................................................................... 4-3
4.1.12. Electrical....................................................................................................................... 4-3
4.1.13. Physical ........................................................................................................................ 4-3
4.2. UPGRADING FIRMWARE – CURRENT VERSIONS ............................................................. 4-3
4.2.1. Terminal Program Setup. ............................................................................................. 4-4
4.2.2. Initiating Firmware Upgrade Mode Via The Front Panel .............................................. 4-4
4.2.3. Initiating Firmware Upgrade Mode From The Terminal Program................................. 4-4
4.2.4. Uploading the new firmware......................................................................................... 4-5
4.2.5. Completing the Upgrade .............................................................................................. 4-6
4.3. UPGRADING FIRMWARE – EARLY VERSIONS................................................................... 4-6
4.3.1. Connecting the Computer to the Upconverter.............................................................. 4-6
4.3.2. Initiating Programming Mode ....................................................................................... 4-6
4.3.2.1. Setup Menu Method..................................................................................... 4-6
4.3.2.2. Jumper Method ............................................................................................ 4-7
4.3.3. Programming the MCU Using WINISP......................................................................... 4-7
4.3.3.1. WINISP Configuration Setup........................................................................ 4-7
4.3.3.2. Confirming Communications with the Upconverter ...................................... 4-8
4.3.3.3. Reprogramming the Boot Vector and Status Byte ....................................... 4-8
4.3.3.4. Reprogramming the Microcontroller in the Upconverter .............................. 4-9
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Figures
Figure 1-1: HD9510UC Block Diagram ................................................................................................. 1-2
Figure 1-2: HD9510UC-CD-A4 Analog Interface Module Block Diagram ............................................. 1-2
Figure 2-1: HD9510UC Rear Panel Layout – Early version .................................................................. 2-1
Figure 2-2: HD9510UC Rear Panel Layout – Current version .............................................................. 2-1
Figure 2-3: Powering the General Purpose Input Opto Isolators from an External Power Supply........ 2-5
Figure 3-1: Front Panel Layout.............................................................................................................. 3-1
Figure 3-2: Overview of the Setup Menu............................................................................................... 3-2
Figure 3-3: Horizontal and Vertical Filter Characteristics......................................................................3-7
Figure 3-4: Tri-Level Reference Timing............................................................................................... 3-10
Figure 3-5: Bi-Level Reference Timing................................................................................................ 3-10
Figure 3-6: Signal Alignment in 59.94 Hz Field Rate Systems............................................................ 3-11
Figure 4-1:Configuring the Programming Jumpers ............................................................................... 4-7
Tables
Table 2-1: COM Port RS-232 Port Pin Definitions ................................................................................ 2-2
Table 2-2: Remote Panel RS-422 Port Pin Definitions.......................................................................... 2-2
Table 2-3: GPI/O Port Pin Definitions.................................................................................................... 2-3
Table 2-4: Remote Control Panel Extender Cable ................................................................................ 2-5
Table 3-1: Control Registers ............................................................................................................... 3-15
Table 4-1: High Definition Video Output Formats.................................................................................. 4-1
Table 4-2: Cable to Connect PC to Upconverter for Updating Firmware .............................................. 4-6
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1. OVERVIEW
The Evertz HD9510UC Upconverter converts a standard definition 525i/59.94 4:2:2 (SMPTE-259M-C)
input signal to 1080i/59.94, 1035i/59.94 or 720p/59.94 high definition (SMPTE 292M) video format.
Advanced ASIC design results in optimal quality up-conversion with minimum artifacts. The HD9150UC
also handles conversion to 480p/59.94 in a SMPTE 292M bitstream. (SMPTE 349M)
The Evertz Upconverter provides complete support for 4:3 to 16:9 aspect ratio conversion. The system
provides access to the common 4:3 to 16:9 choices; 16:9 anamorphic stretch, 4:3 with side panels, 16:9
letterbox zoom to full size and 14:9 letterbox zoom to full size 14:9 with side panels.
The Upconverter unit accepts 1 group of embedded audio on the input and re-embeds 1 group into the HD
SMPTE 292M 1.5Gbs output. The re-embedded audio is compliant to SMPTE 299M and will have
appropriate delay added to compensate for video delay incurred by the upconversion process, thus
avoiding the need for external de-embedding and re-embedding of audio.
An optional composite video decoder and audio D to A converter module can be ordered for facilities
which are currently using analog video and audio signals. For those analog facilities which will be
transitioning to SDI in the future, the composite decoder can be bypassed at any time and the SDI input
may be then be used.
The Upconverter electronics is housed in a 1RU rack mount frame. The standard Upconverter has built-in
front panel controls, but can also be purchased with a rack mount remote control panel that replaces the
built-in control panel (RCP version).
Features
SDI 4:2:2 input with reclocked loop thru•
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4 HD serial digital (1.485 Gb/s) outputs
Outputs 1035i, 1080i, in 29.97Hz frame rate and 720p, 480p in 59.94Hz frame rate
Passes 1 group of embedded audio to the output, with added audio delay to match the video delay
64 filter settings and motion detection algorithm ensure highest performance and video quality
Selectable aspect ratio conversion
Front panel control or remote rack mount control (optional)
Available redundant power supply
Optional analog video and 4 channel audio interface for analog facilities
Field upgradeable firmware as new features become available
Adjustable output timing with respect to NTSC or Tri-level sync genlock reference
Minimum processing delay (3 msec) or 1 frame delay when referenced to input video

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*SDI
Input
Video
Buffer
4
HD SDI
Output
Motion
Detector
Vertical
Chroma
Filter
Vertical
Luma
Filter
Cable
Driver PROC
Horizontal
Luma
Filter
H D
Formatter
&
Embedder
Reclocked
SDI
Output
Audio
Demultiplexor
Audio
Delay
uPROC
UNIT
Horizontal
Chroma
Filter
Reference
Timing
Extraction
Reference
Loop
RS-232
Local or Remote
Control Unit
Re-
Clocker
GPIO
*optional analog
video & analog
audio input
module available
Not on early versions
Figure 1-1: HD9510UC Block Diagram
VBI
Processing
(TBD)
Frame
Sync
1 Group
Audio
Mux
SDI Output
Audio content
analysis and
Delay
AES
Formatter
4 Channels
Balanced
Analog
Audio
2 AES
Outputs
Composite
Decoder
Composite
Encoder
Mon Output
Composite
Analog
Input
75 Ω
VBI Decoders
and Freeze/
Black detector
Genlock
75
Ω
Card
Reference
CPU
Card Edge
Controls &
Indicators
GPI/O
&
RS-232/422
Composite
Analog
Reference
A/D
EDH
Encoder
OSD
Display
P/S
A/D
Figure 1-2: HD9510UC-CD-A4 Analog Interface Module Block Diagram
1.1. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
This manual is organised into 4 chapters: Overview, Installation, Operation and Technical Description.
This chapter contains a quick summary of the Upconverter features and a glossary to define concepts and
terms used throughout the remainder of the manual.
Chapter 2 gives a detailed description of the rear panel connectors, and how the Upconverter should be
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Chapter 3 gives a detailed description of the operation of the front panel controls, starting with an overview
of the pushbuttons and front panel indicators. The operation of the Upconverter using the optional remote
control panel is identical to the front panel.
Chapter 4 gives an overview of how to update the firmware in the unit and other technical issues.
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Items of special note are indicated with a double box like this.
1.2. GLOSSARY
CCIR-601 (This document now known as ITU-R601). An international standard for component digital
television from which was derived SMPTE 125M and EBU 3246-E standards. CCIR-601
defines the sampling systems, matrix values and filter characteristics for both Y, B-Y, R-Y and
RGB component digital television signals.
SERIAL DIGITAL Digital information that is transmitted in serial form. Often used informally to refer to
serial digital television signals.
4Fsc: Four times subcarrier sampling rate uses in composite digital systems. In NTSC this is 14.3 MHz.
In PAL this is 17.7 MHz.
4:2:2 A commonly used term for a component digital video format. The details of the format are
specified in the CCIR-601 standard. The numerals 4:2:2 denote the ratio of the sampling
frequencies of the luminance channel to the two colour difference channels. For every four
luminance samples, there are two samples of each colour difference channel.
SDI An abbreviation for serial digital interface, this acronym is most commonly used to refer to
Standard definition serial digital television video signals up to 540 Mb/s.
HDTV An abbreviation for high definition television, this acronym is most commonly used to refer to High
definition serial digital television video signals at 1.485 Gb/s.
AES: (Audio Engineering Society): A professional organisation that recommends standards for the
audio industries.
AES/EBU: Informal name for a digital audio standard established jointly by the Audio Engineering
Society and the European Broadcasting Union organisations.
ANALOG: An adjective describing any signal that varies continuously as opposed to a digital signal
that contains discrete levels representing digits 0 and 1.
A-TO-D CONVERTER (ANALOG-TO-DIGITAL): A circuit that uses digital sampling to convert an
analog signal into a digital representation of that signal.
BIT: A binary representation of 0 or 1. One of the quantized levels of a pixel.

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BIT PARALLEL: Byte-wise transmission of digital video down a multi-conductor cable where each
pair of wires carries a single bit. This standard is covered under SMPTE 125M, EBU 3267-E
and CCIR 656.
BIT SERIAL: Bit-wise transmission of digital video down a single conductor such as coaxial cable. May
also be sent through fiber optics. This standard is covered under SMPTE 259M and CCIR 656.
BIT STREAM:A continuous series of bits transmitted on a line.
BYTE: A complete set of quantized levels containing all the bits. Bytes consisting of 8 to 10 bits per
sample are typical in digital video systems.
CABLE EQUALIZATION: The process of altering the frequency response of a video amplifier to
compensate for high frequency losses in coaxial cable.
CCIR (International Radio Consultative Committee): An international standards committee. (This
organisation is now known as ITU.)
CCIR-601: (This document now known as ITU-R601). An international standard for component digital
television from which was derived SMPTE 125M and EBU 3246-E standards. CCIR-601
defines the sampling systems, matrix values and filter characteristics for both Y, B-Y, R-Y and
RGB component digital television signals.
CCIR-656: (This document now known as ITU-R656). The physical parallel and serial interconnect
scheme for CCIR-601. CCIR-656 defines the parallel connector pinouts as well as the
blanking, sync and multiplexing schemes used in both parallel and serial interfaces. It reflects
definitions found in EBU Tech 3267 (for 625 line systems) and SMPTE 125M (parallel 525 line
systems) and SMPTE 259M (serial 525 line systems).
CLIFF EFFECT: (also referred to as the ‘digital cliff’) This is a phenomenon found in digital video systems
that describes the sudden deterioration of picture quality due to excessive bit errors, often
caused by excessive cable lengths. The digital signal will be perfect even though one of its
signal parameters is approaching or passing the specified limits. At a given moment however,
the parameter will reach a point where the data can no longer be interpreted correctly, and the
picture will be totally unrecognisable.
COMPONENT ANALOG: The non-encoded output of a camera, video tape recorder, etc., consisting of
the three primary colour signals: red, green, and blue (RGB) that together convey all necessary
picture information. In some component video formats these three components have been
translated into a luminance signal and two colour difference signals, for example Y, B-Y, R-Y.
COMPONENT DIGITAL: A digital representation of a component analog signal set, most often Y, B-Y,
R-Y. The encoding parameters are specified by CCIR-601. The parallel interface is specified
by CCIR-656 and SMPTE 125M.
COMPOSITE ANALOG: An encoded video signal such as NTSC or PAL video that includes
horizontal and vertical synchronising information.
COMPOSITE DIGITAL: A digitally encoded video signal, such as NTSC or PAL video that includes
horizontal and vertical synchronising information.
D1: A component digital video recording format that uses data conforming to the CCIR-601 standard.
Records on 19 mm magnetic tape. (Often used incorrectly to refer to component digital video.)

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D2: A composite digital video recording format that uses data conforming to SMPTE 244M. Records
on 19 mm magnetic tape. (Often used incorrectly to refer to composite digital video.)
D3: A composite digital video recording format that uses data conforming to SMPTE 244M. Records
on 1/2" magnetic tape.
EBU (European Broadcasting Union): An organisation of European broadcasters that among other
activities provides technical recommendations for the 625/50 line television systems.
EBU TECH 3267-E: The EBU recommendation for the parallel interface of 625 line digital video signal.
This is a revision of the earlier EBU Tech 3246-E standard that was in turn derived from CCIR-
601.
EDH: Error Detection and Handling (EDH) is defined in SMPTE RP-165 as a method of determining
when bit errors have occurred along the digital video path. According to RP-165, two error
detection checkwords are used, one for active picture samples, and the other on a full field of
samples. Three sets of flags are used to convey information regarding detected errors, to
facilitate identification of faulty equipment or cabling. One set of flags is associated with each
checkword, and the third is used to evaluate ancillary data integrity. The checkwords and flags
are combined into a special error detection data packet that is included as ancillary data in the
serial digital signal.
EMBEDDED AUDIO: Digital audio is multiplexed onto a serial digital video data stream.
ITU: The United Nations regulatory body governing all forms of communications. ITU-R (previously
CCIR) regulates the radio frequency spectrum, while ITU-T (previously CCITT) deals with the
telecommunications standards.
ITU-R601: See CCIR601
PIXEL:The smallest distinguishable and resolvable area in a video image. A single point on the screen.
In digital video, a single sample of the picture. Derived from the words picture element.
RESOLUTION: The number of bits (four, eight, ten, etc.) determines the resolution of the signal.
Eight bits is the minimum resolution for broadcast television signals.
4 bits = a resolution of 1 in 16.
8 bits = a resolution of 1 in 256.
10 bits = a resolution of 1 in 1024.
SERIAL DIGITAL: Digital information that is transmitted in serial form. Often used informally to refer to
serial digital television signals.
SMPTE (Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers): A professional organisation that
recommends standards for the film and television industries.
SMPTE 125M: The SMPTE standard for bit parallel digital interface for component video signals.
SMPTE 125M defines the parameters required to generate and distribute component video
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SMPTE 244M: The SMPTE standard for bit parallel digital interface for composite video signals.
SMPTE 244M defines the parameters required to generate and distribute composite video
signals on a parallel interface.
SMPTE 259M: The SMPTE standard for 525 line serial digital component and composite interfaces.
SMPTE 292M: The SMPTE standard for 1125 line serial digital high definition video interfaces.
SMPTE 299M: The SMPTE standard for embedding AES audio into SMPTE 292M serial digital
high definition video.
TRS-ID: Abbreviation for "Timing Reference Signal Identification". A reference signal used to
maintain timing in composite digital systems. (It is four words long.)

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2. INSTALLATION
2.1. REAR PANEL
There are two versions of the HD9510UC. The rear panel of the early version is shown in Figure 2-1 and
the rear panel of the current version is shown in Figure 2-2.
Figure 2-1: HD9510UC Rear Panel Layout – Early version
Figure 2-2: HD9510UC Rear Panel Layout – Current version
Sections 2.1.1 to 2.1.5 describe the purpose of the rear panel connectors of the main Upconverter
sections and the specific signals that should be connected to the HD9510UC HD Upconverter. Sections
2.1.6 and 2.1.7 describe the purpose of the rear panel connectors and the specific signals that should be
connected to the optional composite decoder section of the UpConverter.
2.1.1. Standard Definition Digital Video Connections
SDI IN This BNC connector is for connecting 10-bit serial digital video signals, compatible with the
SMPTE 259M standard.
SDI OUT This BNC connector contains a reclocked copy of the input video.
2.1.2. High Definition Digital Video Connections
HD OUT There are four BNC output connectors containing the upconverted 10-bit serial digital video
signals, compatible with the SMPTE 292M standard. If the Audio embedder option is enabled,
these outputs will contain the group 1 audio present on the SDI input and delayed to match the
output video timing.
2.1.3. High Definition Reference Video Connections (Not on Early Version)
HD REF LOOP is a high impedance loop through for connecting an analog video or tri-level sync
reference. The REFERENCE SIGNAL menu is used to select the correct type of video
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2.1.4. Remote Control Connections
COM This 9 pin female D connector provides an RS-232 serial interface used for updating the
firmware. This port is wired at the factory as an RS232 DCE port as shown in Table 2-1. See
chapter 4 for more information about updating the firmware.
Pin
#
Name Description
1 GND Chassis ground
2 TxD RS-232 Transmit Output
3 RxD RS-232 Receive Input
4
5 Sig Gnd RS-232 Signal Ground
6
7 RTS RS-232 RTS Input
8 CTS RS-232 CTS Output
9
Table 2-1: COM Port RS-232 Port Pin Definitions
REMOTE PANEL This 9 pin female D connector provides an RS-422 serial interface to the rack mount
remote panel. This port is wired as a SMPTE 207M Tributary as shown in Table 2-2.
Pin
#
Name Description
1 GND Chassis ground
2 Tx- RS-422 Tx-(a) Output
3 Rx- RS-422 Rx-(a) Input
4 GND
5
6 GND
7 Rx+ RS-422 Rx+(b) Input
8 Tx+ RS-422 Tx+(b) Output
9 GND
Table 2-2: Remote Panel RS-422 Port Pin Definitions
GPI/O This 9 pin female D connector provides a general purpose inputs and outputs for the
upconverter. This connector is not available on the early units. The pinout is shown in Table
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Pin
#
Name Description
1 GPI1 Recall Preset 1
2 GPI2 Recall Preset 2
3 GPI3 Recall Preset 3
4 GPI4 Recall Preset 4
5 GPI5 General Purpose input – future use
6 GPI6 General Purpose input – future use
7 GPI7 General Purpose input – future use
8 Gnd Ground
9 V Ext External Reference voltage
Table 2-3: GPI/O Port Pin Definitions
2.1.5. Power Connections
The Upconverter has one or two (redundant supply is optional) universal power supplies that operate on
either 115 Volt / 60 Hz or 230 Volt / 50 Hz AC.
2.1.6. Composite Decoder Video In And Out
ANALOG IN This BNC connector is for connecting a source of composite analog NTSC video. The input
is internally terminated with 75 ohms.
SDI OUT This BNC connector contains decoded video with embedded group 1 audio in the SMPTE
259M-C standard. This output is normally connected to the SDI IN connector on the main part
of the Upconverter.
REF IN This BNC connector is for connecting a reference black signal to properly time the decoded
output video. The input is internally terminated with 75 ohms.
2.1.7. Composite Decoder Audio In And Out
ANALOG INPUT 1 to 4 Balanced Analog audio input for channels 1 to 4. This audio will be digitized
and embedded on the SDI output video. It is also available as AES audio on two separate
outputs.
AES OUTPUT 1 AES audio output from channels 1 and 2. This output is not required for the
Upconverter application but can be used to provide AES audio to other devices in the plant.
AES OUTPUT 2 AES audio output from channels 3 and 4. This output is not required for the
Upconverter application but can be used to provide AES audio to other devices in the plant.

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2.2. MOUNTING
The Upconverter is equipped with rack mounting angles and fits into a standard 19 inch by 1.75 inch by
17.75 inch (483 mm x 45 mm x 451mm) rack space. The mounting angles may be removed if rack
mounting is not desired.
2.3. POWER REQUIREMENTS
2.3.1. Selecting the Correct Mains Voltage
Power requirements are 115 or 230 volts AC at 50 or 60 Hz. The Upconverter has a universal power
supply 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 rear panel. The power cord should be
minimum 18 AWG wire size; type SVT marked VW-1, maximum 2.5 m in length. If the Upconverter is
fitted with the redundant power supply there will be an additional IEC-320 connector on the rear panel.
!
If the Upconverter is fitted with dual power supplies, make sure that power is
removed from both supplies before performing any work on the unit.
The IEC 320 power entry module combines a standard power inlet connector, two 5 x 20 mm fuse holders
and an EMI line filter.
2.3.2. Changing the Fuses
The fuse holder is located inside the power entry module. To change the fuses, pull out the fuse holder
from the power entry module using a small screwdriver. The fuse holder contains two fuses, one for the
line and one for the neutral side of the mains connection. Pull out the blown fuse and place a fuse of the
correct value in its place. Use slo blo (time delay) 5 x 20 mm fuses rated for 250 Volts with a current
rating of 1 amp. Carefully reinsert the fuse holder into the power entry module.
!
Never replace with a fuse of greater value.
2.4. CONNECTING THE REMOTE CONTROL PANEL
The HD9510UC HD Up Converter can be sold with integrated front panel control, or with a rack mountable
remote control panel (RCP version). On the RCP version, the front panel of the main unit has only the
PSU Status indicators.
On the RCP version of the Upconverter, the remote control panel is connected to the REMOTE PANEL
connector using a straight through cable provided. For longer distances, simply make your own cable of
the required length according to the diagram in Table 2-4. Communications to the remote panel is through
a standard straight through RS-422 connection, so the panel can be located up to 1000 feet from the main
electronics unit. A plug in 12 VDC adapter supplies power for the remote control panel.

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Upconverter End Remote Panel End
9 pin D
Male
Pin Belden
9729
9 pin D
Male
Pin
1 1
Tx- 2 -------1a------ Rx- 2
Rx+ 3 -------2b------ Tx+ 3
Rx Gnd 4 ---drain 2---- Rx Gnd 4
5
Tx Gnd 6 ---drain 1---- Tx Gnd 6
Tx+ 7 -------1b----- Rx+ 7
Rx- 8 -------2a------ Tx- 8
9 9
Frame Gnd Shield ---drain 1---- Frame Gnd Shield
Table 2-4: Remote Control Panel Extender Cable
2.5. CONNECTING THE GENERAL PURPOSE INPUTS AND OUTPUTS
The 9 pin GPI/O connector has 7 general purpose as shown in Table 2-3. Figure 2-3 shows a schematic
diagram of the GPIO circuitry. The user can connect an external power source for the opto-isolator
circuitry. The Vext voltage must be greater than the voltage supplied to GPI by at least 5v. The user can
activate GPIs simply by connecting the GPI input pins to Ground. This can be done with a button, switch,
relay or an open collector transistor.
Vext
GND Chassis
Ground
To Internal
Circuit
2 k Ω
GPI
5-50 VDC
Figure 2-3: Powering the General Purpose Input Opto Isolators from an External Power Supply

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