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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. OVERVIEW .......................................................................................................................................1
2. INSTALLATION.................................................................................................................................3
2.1. VIDEO INPUTS AND OUTPUTS...............................................................................................4
2.2. TERMINAL STRIP INPUTS ......................................................................................................4
2.2.1. RS232 Data Ports..........................................................................................................5
2.2.2. RS422 Data Ports..........................................................................................................5
2.2.3. General Purpose Inputs.................................................................................................5
3. SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................................................................6
3.1. SERIAL VIDEO INPUT .............................................................................................................6
3.2. SERIAL VIDEO OUTPUTS WITH EMBEDDED DATA..............................................................6
3.3. DATA INPUT.............................................................................................................................6
3.4. GENERAL PURPOSE INPUTS.................................................................................................6
3.5. TIME CODE (+GPI OPTION ONLY) .........................................................................................6
3.5.1. Ancillary Time Code Generator/Reader (ATC) - HD Video Standards Only...................6
3.5.2. Vertical Interval Time Code Generator/Reader (VITC) - SD Video Standards Only.......7
3.6. EMBEDDING DELAY ...............................................................................................................7
3.6.1. Video I/O Delay .............................................................................................................7
3.6.2. Data Embedding Delay – Serial Ports............................................................................7
3.6.3. Delay For Data Embedding - GPI Signals......................................................................7
3.6.4. Delay For Time Code Embedding - GPI Signals (+GPI Option Only).............................7
3.7. ELECTRICAL............................................................................................................................7
3.8. PHYSICAL................................................................................................................................7
4. STATUS INDICATORS......................................................................................................................8
4.1. MODULE STATUS LEDS.........................................................................................................8
4.2. AUDIO/DATA GROUP STATUS LEDS.....................................................................................8
5. CARD EDGE MENU SYSTEM...........................................................................................................9
5.1. NAVIGATING THE MENU SYSTEM.........................................................................................9
5.2. TOP LEVEL MENU STRUCTURE............................................................................................9
5.3. ACTIVE FORMAT DESCRIPTOR (AFD) CONTROL..............................................................11
5.3.1. Configuring AFD Embedding Mode .............................................................................12
5.3.2. Configuring the AFD Line Number...............................................................................12
5.3.3. Configuring Dynamic GPI Control................................................................................12
5.3.4. Configuring the AFD Insertion Code............................................................................13
5.3.5. Configuring the Aspect Ratio of the AFD Code............................................................15
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5.3.6. Configuring the Bar Type For Bar Data .......................................................................15
5.3.7. Configuring the Size of the First Bar............................................................................15
5.3.8. Configuring the Size of the Second Bar.......................................................................15
5.3.9. Configuring the GPI Active Condition ..........................................................................15
5.4. EMBEDDED LTC GPI CONTROL ..........................................................................................16
5.5. EMBEDDED VITC GPI CONTROL.........................................................................................16
5.6. FACTORY RESET CONTROL................................................................................................16
5.7. CARD-EDGE DISPLAY CONTROL........................................................................................16
5.8. LOSS OF VIDEO MODE CONTROL......................................................................................16
5.9. AUDIO BIT ENCODING CONTROL .......................................................................................17
5.10. VITC LOSS FRAME DURATION............................................................................................17
5.11. RP188 TIME CODE CONTROL..............................................................................................17
5.12. GPI USER BIT REMOTE CONTROL OPTION (+GPI OPTION).............................................17
5.12.1. Configuring the GPI Delay...........................................................................................19
5.12.2. Setting the VITC Generator Lines................................................................................19
5.12.2.1.Setting the First Line to Generate VITC ........................................................19
5.12.2.2.Setting the Second Line to Generate VITC ...................................................20
5.12.3. Setting the VITC Reader Lines....................................................................................20
5.12.3.1.Setting the Start Line of the VITC Reader Range..........................................20
5.12.3.2.Setting the End of the VITC range ................................................................20
5.13. SETTING THE INPUT VIDEO STANDARD ............................................................................21
5.14. ENABLING THE DATA EMBEDDER......................................................................................21
5.15. SETTING THE HANDLING OF INCOMING HANC DATA ......................................................21
5.16.CONFIGURING THE SERIAL PORTS....................................................................................21
5.16.1. Configuring the Baud Rate of Port 1............................................................................22
5.16.2. Configuring the Stop Bits of Port 1 ..............................................................................23
5.16.3. Configuring the Parity Setting of Port 1........................................................................23
5.16.4. Configuring the Data Length of Port 1 .........................................................................23
5.16.5. Configuring the Loopback Status of the UART for Port 1 ............................................23
5.16.6. Configuring the Status of the UART for the Transmit Port 1........................................23
5.16.7. Setting the Audio Group to Embed for Port 1...............................................................23
5.16.8. Setting the Audio Channel to Embed for Port 1...........................................................24
6. JUMPERS AND USER ADJUSTMENTS.........................................................................................25
6.1. SELECTING WHETHER LOCAL FAULTS WILL BE MONITORED BY THE GLOBAL
FRAME STATUS ....................................................................................................................25
6.2. SETTING THE BYPASS RELAY JUMPER.............................................................................26
6.3. SELECTING THE DATA COMMUNICATIONS STANDARD (RS-232 OR RS-422)................26
6.3.1. Configuring RS422 Device Communication between a Controller and Tributary..........26
6.4. SELECTING THE DEFAULT BEHAVIOUR OF THE SERIAL PORT INPUTS WHEN
THERE IS NO SIGNAL CONNECTED ...................................................................................27
6.5. SETTING THE GPI INPUT PULLUP VOLTAGE.....................................................................27
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6.6. CONFIGURING THE MODULE FOR FIRMWARE UPGRADES.............................................27
7. VISTALINK®REMOTE MONITORING/CONTROL..........................................................................29
7.1. WHAT IS VISTALINK®?..........................................................................................................29
7.2. MISC CONTROL TAB ............................................................................................................30
7.2.1. HANC Control..............................................................................................................30
7.2.2. Detected Video Standard.............................................................................................30
7.2.3. Video Standard............................................................................................................31
7.2.4. Embedder Enable........................................................................................................31
7.2.5. CardType.....................................................................................................................31
7.2.6. Bits Encoding...............................................................................................................31
7.2.7. Factory Reset..............................................................................................................32
7.2.8. Embedded VITC GPI Option (+GPI Only)....................................................................32
7.2.9. Embedded LTC GPI Option (HD Formats Only)..........................................................32
7.2.10. RP188 (HD formats only).............................................................................................32
7.2.11. Serial Embedder Mode (+VANC only) .........................................................................33
7.3. PORT CONTROL....................................................................................................................33
7.3.1. Baud Rate....................................................................................................................34
7.3.2. Stop Bits......................................................................................................................34
7.3.3. Parity...........................................................................................................................34
7.3.4. Data Bits......................................................................................................................34
7.3.5. Loop Back ...................................................................................................................35
7.3.6. Uart Enable..................................................................................................................35
7.3.7. Audio Group ................................................................................................................35
7.3.8. Audio Channel.............................................................................................................35
7.4. VITC CONTROL (SD, +GPI OPTION ONLY)..........................................................................36
7.4.1. VITC Reader Start Line ...............................................................................................36
7.4.2. VITC Reader End Line.................................................................................................36
7.4.3. VITC Generator Line 1.................................................................................................37
7.4.4. VITC Generator Line 2.................................................................................................37
7.4.5. Loss of VITC Duration .................................................................................................37
7.4.6. VITC Use Incoming Line..............................................................................................37
7.5. VITC CONTROL (HD, +GPI OPTION ONLY) .........................................................................38
7.5.1. VITC GPI Delay...........................................................................................................38
7.5.2. Loss of VITC Duration .................................................................................................38
7.6. USER VANC DATA (+VANC OPTION ONLY)........................................................................39
7.6.1. DID..............................................................................................................................39
7.6.2. SDID............................................................................................................................39
7.6.3. Line Select...................................................................................................................40
7.6.4. Trigger Number ...........................................................................................................40
7.6.5. Cue, Fade In, Out........................................................................................................40
7.6.6. Baud Rate....................................................................................................................40
7.6.7. Parity...........................................................................................................................41
7.6.8. Stop Bits......................................................................................................................41
7.6.9. Data Bits......................................................................................................................41
7.7. LATCHING GPI (+GPI OPTION ONLY)..................................................................................42
7.7.1. Latching.......................................................................................................................42
7.7.2. Set...............................................................................................................................42
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7.7.3. Clear............................................................................................................................42
7.8. SCTE 104 SETTINGS (+SCTE104 OPTION ONLY)...............................................................43
7.8.1. GPI Mode....................................................................................................................43
7.8.2. Upstream Pass Mode..................................................................................................43
7.8.3. Upstream Line Remap.................................................................................................43
7.8.4. GPI Triggering.............................................................................................................44
7.8.5. DPI Filter .....................................................................................................................44
7.8.6. Line Select...................................................................................................................44
7.8.7. Manual DPI Insert........................................................................................................44
7.8.8. Last Insertion Trigger...................................................................................................45
7.8.9. Custom DID/SDID Mode..............................................................................................45
7.8.9.1. DID................................................................................................................45
7.8.9.2. SDID .............................................................................................................45
7.8.10. GPI SCTE 104 Selection.............................................................................................47
7.8.11. GPI Triggering.............................................................................................................47
7.8.12. Multiple Operation Message ........................................................................................48
7.8.13. Insert DTMF Descriptor Request Data.........................................................................50
7.8.14. Splice Request Data....................................................................................................51
7.8.15. Insert Segmentation Descriptor Request Data.............................................................53
7.8.16. Time Signal Request ...................................................................................................55
7.8.17. Insert Tier Data Request .............................................................................................56
7.8.18. Splice Null Request .....................................................................................................56
7.8.19. Follow Me....................................................................................................................56
7.9. AFD CONTROL......................................................................................................................57
7.9.1. AFD Embed Mode.......................................................................................................58
7.9.2. AFD Embed Line .........................................................................................................58
7.9.3. Aspect Ratio................................................................................................................58
7.9.4. AFD Code....................................................................................................................59
7.9.5. AFD Bar Setting...........................................................................................................61
7.9.6. AFD Bar Size 1............................................................................................................61
7.9.7. AFD Bar Size 2............................................................................................................61
7.9.8. GPI Mode....................................................................................................................61
7.9.9. AFD Reserved Data Word...........................................................................................62
7.9.9.1. Enabling........................................................................................................62
7.9.9.2. Reserved Data Word.....................................................................................62
7.9.10. AFD Upstream Code Swap..........................................................................................62
7.9.10.1.Enabling........................................................................................................62
7.9.10.2.Reserved Data Word.....................................................................................62
7.10. FAULT TRAPS........................................................................................................................63
Figures
Figure 1-1: 7721DE4-HD-HD Block Diagram........................................................................................................2
Figure 2-1: 7721DE4-HD Rear Panel....................................................................................................................3
Figure 5-1: AFD Control Codes...........................................................................................................................14
Figure 6-1: Location of Jumpers (Rev 1 Submodule)..........................................................................................25
Figure 6-2: Location of Jumpers (Rev A Submodule).........................................................................................25
Figure 6-3: SMPTE 207M RS422 Controller/Tributary Wiring.............................................................................26
Figure 6-4: Receiver Input Pull-up Configuration ................................................................................................27
Figure 7-1: VistaLINK®7721DE4-HD Misc Control View ....................................................................................30
Figure 7-2: VistaLINK®7721DE4-HD Port Control View.....................................................................................33
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Figure 7-3: VistaLINK®7721DE4-HD+GPI VITC Control (SD) View...................................................................36
Figure 7-4: VistaLINK®7721DE4-HD+GPI VITC Control (HD) View...................................................................38
Figure 7-5: VistaLINK®7721DE4-HD+VANC User VANC Data View.................................................................39
Figure 7-6: VistaLINK®7721DE4-HD+GPI Latching GPI View ...........................................................................42
Figure 7-7: VistaLINK®7721DE4-HD+SCTE104 Configuration View .................................................................43
Figure 7-8: VistaLINK®7721DE4-HD+SCTE104 Configuration View Continued................................................46
Figure 7-9: VistaLINK®7721DE4-HD AFD Control View.....................................................................................57
Figure 7-10: AFD Control Codes.........................................................................................................................60
Figure 7-11: VistaLINK®7721DE4-HD Upstream AFD Code Swap Settings......................................................62
Figure 7-12: VistaLINK®7721DE4-HD Fault Trap View......................................................................................63
Tables
Table 2-1: RX DATA Terminal Block Input............................................................................................................4
Table 4-1: Data Status LEDs.................................................................................................................................8
Table 5-1: Top End Menu Structure ....................................................................................................................10
Table 5-2: AFD Menu Control..............................................................................................................................11
Table 5-3: GPI I/O Mapping (+GPI option installed)............................................................................................19
Table 5-4: Port Menu Structure ...........................................................................................................................22
Table 7-1: SCTE 104 Multiple Operation Parameters.........................................................................................49
Table 7-2: Insert DTMF Descriptor Request Data Parameters ...........................................................................50
Table 7-3: Splice Data Request Parameters.......................................................................................................52
Table 7-4: Insert Segmentation Descriptor Request Data Parameters...............................................................54
Table 7-5: Time Signal Request Parameters ......................................................................................................55
Table 7-6: Insert Tier Data Request Parameters.................................................................................................56
Table 7-7: Splice Null Request Parameters ........................................................................................................56
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REVISION HISTORY
REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE
1.0 Preliminary Version Jun 2004
1.1 First Release Nov 2004
1.2 Manual Corrections Feb 2005
1.3 Added VID option to menu section March 2005
1.4 Changes to RS232 and RS422 configurations April 2005
1.5 Added +GPI option feature to the manual Jan 2006
1.6 Added SCTE 104 VistaLINK®controlled parameters Oct 2008
1.7 Added AFD and other new menu features Apr 2009
1.8 Added note regarding Dynamic GPI Control in section 5.3.3
Removed incorrect AFD Code selection in section 5.3.4 June 2009
2.0 Added +VANC functionality and expanded VLPro section Sept 2010
Firmware version 4.4 build 674; VLPro Product Version 130
2.1 Added new SCTE104 and VANC functionality Oct 2011
Firmware version 4.9 build 7; VLPro Product Version 142
2.2 Updated SCTE 104 information Jun 2014
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 affected in any way by the use thereof. Any representations in this document concerning performance of
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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
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1. OVERVIEW
The 7721DE4-HD Quad Serial data embedder inserts 4 x RS-232 or RS-422 serial data streams and GPI
contact closure information into a 270 Mb/s SD-SDI or 1.5Gb/s HD-SDI video signal. The RS-232/422
serial data and GPI information are first formatted into an AES audio signal, then embedded into the video
stream according to SMPTE 272M-A for SD-SDI and SMPTE 292M for HD-SDI. A data error detection
and correction scheme is also applied to maintain data integrity for the data de-embedder at the receiver
end. At the embedded packet layer, data packets resemble and have the same group DIDs as embedded
audio packets. The data is packetized and inserted into the AES sub-frame according to SMPTE 337M.
The 7721DE4-HD module also has the ability to insert Active Format Descriptor (AFD) packets into the
VANC of the output video. This can be done in a static, pass-through check, or GPI controlled method or
combination of these.
Adding the +GPI option to the encoder allows the user to encode remote control contact closure
information in VITC (SD) or ATC (HD) user bits instead of encoding the GPI information into the AES
embedded data stream. This feature allows the user to use the six parallel remote control inputs to set
one of the six remote control user bit patterns. At the decoder end the model 7721DD4-HD+GPI Decoder
module decodes the remote control user bits and outputs them on six open collector outputs.
The +SCTE104 option on the encoder allows the user to insert SCTE104 messages into the VANC. Each
of the six GPI’s is tied to a custom SCTE104 message, and when the GPI is activated (user selectable
HIGH or LOW) a SCTE104 message is inserted.
The +VANC option on the encoder allows the user to insert serial data into a customer VANC packet
instead of encoding it into the AES embedded data stream.
The 7721DE4-HD series modules occupy one card slot in the 3RU frame (7700FR-C), which will hold up
to 15 modules or one slot in the 1RU frame (7701FR), which will hold up to three modules. The
7721DE4-HD series modules may also be used in a standalone unit (S7701FR).
Features:
•Automatic detection of SD-SDI or HD-SDI video input
•4 x RS-232/422 serial inputs with selectable baud rate
•Parity selection: none, even or odd
•Support serial input with BREAK character according to SMPTE 207M
•Packetize data into sub-frame AES format according to SMPTE 337M
•Share the same group DIDs as for embedded audio, selectable from group 1 to 4
•Group selection for mapping data into one of four Audio Groups
•Redundant data transmission to allow data error detection and correction at the receiver end
•Automatically remove the existing embedded packets when the conflict of group DID occurs
•Six GPI inputs to embed simple control information into the video input
•Card edge LEDs indicate video signal and data presence, cable equalization and module faults
•Smart AFD Insertion (SMPTE 2016), via GPI or SNMP
•Inserts SCTE104 DPI messages as per SMPTE 2010 (+SCTE104 option)
•Inserts up to four serial RS-232/422 data streams into VANC (+VANC option)
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Additional Features with +GPI Option Installed:
•Transmits remote control contact closure information in VITC or ATC user bits (instead of encoding
the GPI information into AES data)
Additional Features with +SCTE104 Option Installed:
•Transmits up to six SCTE104 DPI messages as per SMPTE 2010, triggered by GPI’s.
Additional Features with +VANC Option Installed:
•Transmits serial data in a user selectable VANC packet, instead of encoding in AES data.
+VANC Option
+GPI Option
6 x GPI
GPI Trigger
Insertion
VITC/RP188
Smart AFD
Stamper
HD/SD-SDI
Input
SCTE 104
VANC
Injector
AES Audio
Processing
Data
Conditioner
&
RS232/422/
GPI Inserter
HD/SD-SDI
Outputs
1
2
Control
Alphanumeric Card Edge
Status Display
1
Status
VistaLINK®
Interface
2
3
4
Serial Data
Inserter
VANC Space
+SCTE104 Option
DATA GPI
1
2
3
4
1
3
5
2
4
6
1
2
3
4
6 x GPI
Data
Receiver
4 x Serial
Data
Receiver
RS-232/422
4 x RS-232/422
Figure 1-1: 7721DE4-HD-HD Block Diagram
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2. INSTALLATION
The 7721DE4-HD module comes with a companion rear plate that has 3 BNCs and a 16 pin removable
Terminal Strip Connector. For information on mounting the rear plate and inserting the module into the
frame see section 3 of the 7700FR chapter.
PIN 1
PIN 15
PIN 2
PIN 16
Figure 2-1: 7721DE4-HD Rear Panel
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Some early versions of the 7721DE rear plate silkscreen were incorrect. Please
compare your 7721DE4-HD rear plate to Figure 2-1. Ensure your Rx DATA Polarities
on your rear plate (+ and -) are correct and match the above drawing. Negative (-)
Polarity is the left set of pins and positive polarity (+) is the right set of pins. If
polarities are reversed on your rear panel, silkscreen, please note and correct.
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2.1. VIDEO INPUTS AND OUTPUTS
HD INPUT: Input BNC connector for 10-bit serial digital video signals compatible with the
SMPTE 259M-C or SMPTE 292M standards.
HD OUTPUT: There are two BNC connectors with reclocked serial component video outputs, compatible
with the SMPTE 259M and SMPTE 292M standard. These outputs contain the input video
with the data from the RS-232/422 and GPI ports embedded in accordance with the
SMPTE 337M. The top output is protected by a bypass relay, which will activate in the
event of power loss to the module. The remaining output is not bypass protected.
When the +GPI option is installed, these outputs will also have ATC (HD) or VITC (SD)
time code inserted with GPI information encoded into the user bits.
2.2. TERMINAL STRIP INPUTS
The 7721DE4-HD modules have a 16 pin terminal block containing 4 serial data port inputs and six GPI
inputs. The input cables can be secured into the removable portion of the terminal strips using a small
screwdriver. The removable part of the terminal strip is then inserted into the rear panel.
Table 2-1 shows the pin out of the Terminal Block labeled RX DATA. Note the location of pins shown in
Figure 2-1.
Pin
Number
Rear Panel
Reference
RS-422 IN Description RS-232 IN Description
1
RX Data -1
DATA 1 IN 422
Receive Data -
DATA 1 IN 232
RXD for UART 1
2
RX Data + 1
DATA 1 IN 422
Receive Data +
3
RX Data -2
DATA 2 IN 422
Receive Data -
DATA 2 IN 232
RXD for UART 2
4
RX Data + 2
DATA 2 IN 422
Receive Data +
5
RX Data -3
DATA 3 IN 422
Receive Data -
DATA 3 IN 232
RXD for UART 3
6
RX Data + 3
DATA 3 IN 422
Receive Data +
7
RX Data -4
DATA 4 IN 422
Receive Data -
DATA 4 IN 232
RXD for UART 4
8
RX Data + 4
DATA 4 IN 422
Receive Data +
9
╧
Digital Ground
10
╧
Digital Ground
11
GPI 1
General Purpose Input 1
12
GPI 2
General Purpose Input 2
13
GPI 3
General Purpose Input 3
14
GPI 4
General Purpose Input 4
15
GPI 5
General Purpose Input 5
16
GPI 6
General Purpose Input 6
Table 2-1: RX DATA Terminal Block Input
The RS-232 or RS-422 inputs are located on pins 1 through 8. Common digital grounds are shared for all
the Data Inputs, located at Pins 9 and 10.
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Some early versions of the 7721DE rear plate silkscreen were incorrect. Please
compare your 7721DE4-HD rear plate to Figure 2-1. Ensure your Rx DATA Polarities
on your rear plate (+ and -) are correct and match the above drawing. Negative (-)
Polarity is the left set of pins and positive polarity (+) is the right set of pins. If
polarities are reversed on your rear panel silkscreen, please note and correct.
2.2.1. RS232 Data Ports
To transfer RS-232 data, first set jumper J33 to RS-232 mode. Connect your RS-232 TX signal to the pin
marked RX DATA - #. See Table 2-1 as reference. Connect the ground signal from your RS-232 source
to GROUND pins 9 or 10. Configure the Port settings via the card edge menu. (See Section 5.12.)
2.2.2. RS422 Data Ports
To transfer RS-422 data, first set jumper J33 to RS-422 mode. Connect your RS-422 TXD + and TXD -
source signals to RX DATA + and RX DATA - # pins. See Table 2-1 as reference.Connect the ground
signal from your RS-422 source to GROUND Pins 9 or 10. Configure the Port settings via the card edge
menu. (See Section 5.12.)
2.2.3. General Purpose Inputs
The user can activate GPIs simply by connecting the GPI input pins (PINS 11-16) to Ground. This can be
done with a button, switch, relay or an open collector transistor. On the standard version, the GPI
information is embedded into the data stream and will activate the corresponding GPO outputs on the
7721DD4-HD Data De-embedder. They can be used to pass simple contact closure information along
with the video signal.
When the +GPI option is fitted the GPI information is encoded in VITC (for SD inputs) or RP188 ATC (for
HD inputs) user bits instead of encoding the GPI information into the AES embedded data stream. See
section 5.12.
When using the GPI’s to control AFD insertion, they can be configured to be active low or active hi (+5 or
12 V). See section 5.3.
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3. SPECIFICATIONS
3.1. SERIAL VIDEO INPUT
Standard: SMPTE 259M C, SMPTE 292M
Connector: BNC per IEC 169-8
Equalization: Automatic 300m @ 270 Mb/s, 100m @1.5Gb/s
with Belden 1694A or equivalent cable
Return Loss: > 15 dB up to 1.5Gb/s
3.2. SERIAL VIDEO OUTPUTS WITH EMBEDDED DATA
Number of Outputs: 2 output (bypass relay protected)
Standard: same as input
Connectors: BNC per IEC 169-8
Signal Level: 800mV nominal
DC Offset: 0V ±0.5V
Rise and Fall Time: 600ps nominal SD-SDI, 200ps nominal HD-SDI
Overshoot: <10% of amplitude
Return Loss: > 15 dB up to 1.5Gb/s (Relay Protected)
> 10 dB up to 1.5Gb/s
Wide Band Jitter: < 0.2 UI
3.3. DATA INPUT
Standard: 4 x RS-232 or RS-422
Connector: Terminal Block
Baud Rate: 110*, 300*, 600*, 1200*, 2400, 4800, 9600, 14400, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200
* not available on +VANC option
Format: 5-8 bits, parity (none, even or odd), 1 or 2 stop bit
3.4. GENERAL PURPOSE INPUTS
Number of Inputs: 6
Type: Opto-isolated, active low (or active high configurable in AFD and SCTE104 modes)
Connector: Terminal Block
Signal Level: pull up to +5V or +12V nominal (jumper selectable)
3.5. TIME CODE (+GPI OPTION ONLY)
3.5.1. Ancillary Time Code Generator/Reader (ATC) - HD Video Standards Only
Standard: SMPTE RP188
Generator Lines: VITC packets – Line 9, 571; LTC packets – Line 10 as per RP188
Reader Line: Autodetect
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3.5.2. Vertical Interval Time Code Generator/Reader (VITC) - SD Video Standards Only
Standard: SMPTE 12M, SMPTE 266M D-VITC
Line Range:
525i/59.94: 10 to 21
625i/50: 6 to 22
Generator Lines: Follows input VITC or user selectable when no input VITC
Reader Line: Autodetect or user selectable
3.6. EMBEDDING DELAY
3.6.1. Video I/O Delay
The video I/O delay is approximately one line.
3.6.2. Data Embedding Delay – Serial Ports
Average Latency: 1200µs +/- 20% (All Baud rates)
3.6.3. Delay For Data Embedding - GPI Signals
Average Latency: 20µs +/- 10%
3.6.4. Delay For Time Code Embedding - GPI Signals (+GPI Option Only)
Encoding Latency: 1 frame plus GPI sampling delay
(GPI inputs sampled once per frame at beginning of field 1)
3.7. ELECTRICAL
Voltage: + 12VDC
Power: 12 Watts
EMI/RFI: Complies with FCC Part 15, class A and EU EMC directive
3.8. PHYSICAL
7700 or 7701 Frame Mounting:
Number of Slots: 1
Stand Alone Enclosure:
Dimensions: 14 “ L x 4.5 “ W x 1.9 “ H
(355 mm L x 114 mm W x 48 mm H)
Weight: approx. 1.5 lbs. (0.7 Kg)
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4. STATUS INDICATORS
The location of the status LEDs is shown in Figure 6-1.
4.1. MODULE STATUS LEDS
MODULE OK: This Green LED will be On when the module is operating properly.
LOCAL FAULT: This Red LED makes it easy to identify one module in a frame that is missing an
essential input or has another fault.
The LED will blink on and off if the microprocessor is not running.
The LED will be on solid when input video is missing or audio is missing from both
AES inputs or there is a fault in the module power supply.
VIDEO PRESENT: This Green LED will be On when there is a valid video signal present at the module
input.
AUDIO: This Green LED will be On when there is embedded audio/data present.
4.2. AUDIO/DATA GROUP STATUS LEDS
Four LEDs located on the lower end of the module (opposite the Card Edge Display) indicate the status of
the audio/data groups. Group LED 1 is located closest to the center of the module.
Data
LED
Colour Group Status
1
Off
There is no group 1 data present on the input port
On/Pulse
Group 1 data is being encoded/decoded
2
Off
There is no group 2 data present on the input port
On/Pulse
Group 2 data is being encoded/decoded
3
Off
There is no group 3 data present on the input port
On/Pulse
Group 3 data is being encoded/decoded
4
Off
There is no group 4 data present on the input port
On/Pulse
Group 4 data is being encoded/decoded
Table 4-1: Data Status LEDs
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5. CARD EDGE MENU SYSTEM
5.1. NAVIGATING THE MENU SYSTEM
You can use the toggle switch to move up and down the list of available parameters to adjust. To adjust
any parameter, use the toggle switch to move up or down to the desired parameter and press the
pushbutton. Using the toggle switch, adjust the parameter to its desired value. If the parameter is a
numerical value, the number will increase if you push up on the toggle switch and decrease if you push
down on the toggle switch. If the parameter contains a list of choices, you can cycle through the list by
pressing the toggle switch in either direction. The parameter values are changed as you cycle through the
list.
When you have stopped at the desired value, depress the pushbutton. This will return to the parameter
select menu item you are setting (the display shows the parameter name you were setting). To change
another parameter, use the toggle switch to select other parameters. If neither the toggle switch nor
pushbutton is operated for several seconds the card edge control will exit the menu system and return to
an idle state.
On all menus, there is an extra selectable item: BACK. Selecting BACK will take you to the previous menu
(the one that was used to get into the current menu). On the main menu, BACK will both take the user to
the normal operating mode (indicated by the moving line on the card edge display).
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Not all functionality is accessible through the card edge controls. See VistaLINK®
Section 7 for the full list of controls available through SNMP.
5.2. TOP LEVEL MENU STRUCTURE
Table 5-1 gives a brief description of the top level of the menu tree that appears when you enter the card
edge menu system. Selecting one of these items will take you down into the next menu level to set the
value of that parameter. The details of the each of the menu items are described in sections 5.12.1 to
5.16.
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AFD Configures Active Format Descriptor (AFD) parameters.
GPIL Embedded LTC GPI Option.
GPIV Embedded VITC GPI Option.
PRST Performs a factory reset.
DSPL Controls the display orientation.
LOV Controls the loss of video mode.
ABIT Sets the audio bit resolution encoding.
VDUR Sets the duration of VITC loss for alarming.
R188 Controls which RP188 timecode is used.
DLAY Configures the delay between incoming GPIs. (+GPI option)
VGLN Sets the lines for generated VITC lines. (+GPI option)
VRLN Sets the range for read VITC lines. (+GPI option)
VID Sets the input video standard.
EMB Enables or disables the data embedders.
HANC Allows the user to Clean or Pass upstream HANC data.
PRT1 Allows the user to configure the settings for Port 1.
PRT2 Allows the user to configure the settings for Port 2.
PRT3 Allows the user to configure the settings for Port 3.
PRT4 Allows the user to configure the settings for Port 4.
Table 5-1: Top End Menu Structure
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5.3. ACTIVE FORMAT DESCRIPTOR (AFD) CONTROL
Active Format Description (AFD) is intended to guide downstream equipment regarding the display of
aspect ratio. It is implemented as an embedded packet within the video stream. This packet contains
information such as the aspect ratio formatting of the original material, how the material is currently
formatted and the primary and secondary ways that the video is best displayed. This information
determines whether the video should be letterboxed, pillarboxed, 4:3 or 16:9.
MODE Sets the AFD Embedding Mode.
LINE Sets what line AFD codes will be embedded on.
GPI Loads the GPI to be configured by the following six menu
items.
CODE Sets the AFD code to be embedded.
AR Sets the aspect ratio of the source frame.
BARS Sets the bar data bar type.
BAR1 Sets the first bar data value.
BAR2 Sets the second bar data value.
GPIM Controls the GPI active condition.
Table 5-2: AFD Menu Control
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5.3.1. Configuring AFD Embedding Mode
AFD
This parameter sets the AFD embedding mode.
Selecting PASS will pass through existing AFD codes.
Selecting BLCK will erase any incoming AFD codes.
Selecting FI will allow static AFD insertion while block incoming AFD.
Selecting CI will perform a check and insert. If AFD is present, it will be passed
through. If it is not present, then a static AFD code will be inserted.
Selecting G_FI or G_CI will perform GPI c
ontrolled functionality of the FI or CI
commands respectively. When the GPI is active, the commands will be the same as
the FI or CI commands. When it is inactive, incoming AFD will be passed-through.
MODE
PASS
BLCK
FI
CI
G_FI
G_CI
5.3.2. Configuring the AFD Line Number
AFD
This parameter sets which line AFD packets will be embedded on.
LINE
7-24 (12)
5.3.3. Configuring Dynamic GPI Control
AFD
This parameter sets which GPI will be configured by the remaining menu settings.
GPI 1-6 can be selected corresponding to the physical GPI inputs.
A selection of NONE control static GPI insertion.
GPI
NONE
1-6
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Once the Dynamic GPI Control is configured (i.e. GPI 1), the remaining AFD parameters
will apply to the selected GPI.
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5.3.4. Configuring the AFD Insertion Code
AFD
Sets the AFD code that is inserted. Refer to Figure 5-1 for a visualization of each
code. These codes are used in conjunction with the AR parameter.
0000
0010
0011
0100
1000
1001
1010
1011
1101
1110
1111
CODE
0
2
3
4
8
9
10
11
13
14
15
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Figure 5-1: AFD Control Codes
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