evertz 9625DSK-LGA User manual

9625DSK-LGA
Downstream Media Keyer
Instruction Manual
© Copyright 2003, 2004
EVERTZ MICROSYSTEMS LTD.
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Version 1.0 January 2004
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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.

9625DSK-LGA Downstream Media Keyer Manual
REVISION HISTORY Revision 1.0
REVISION HISTORY
REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE
0.1 Preliminary Version Dec 02
0.2 Updated to new menu structure, separated InstaLogo™ into Keyer Toolkit manual Nov 03
0.3 Added info for Crawl logos. Dec 03
1.0 Updated for features in firmware version 1.01 build 409 Jan 04
Added Audio Swap. and mapping of Voice over input
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. OVERVIEW ......................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.2. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL............................................................................................ 1-3
1.3. DEFINITIONS ...................................................................................................................... 1-4
2. INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.1. REAR PANEL OVERVIEW ................................................................................................. 2-1
2.1.1. Video Connections................................................................................................... 2-1
2.1.2. Reference Video Connections ................................................................................. 2-1
2.1.3. AES AUDIO Connections ........................................................................................ 2-1
2.1.4. Linear Timecode ...................................................................................................... 2-2
2.1.5. Serial I/O Connections ............................................................................................. 2-2
2.1.6. GPI/O Connections .................................................................................................. 2-4
2.1.7. Ethernet Network Connections ................................................................................ 2-4
2.1.8. Power Connections.................................................................................................. 2-4
2.2. MOUNTING ......................................................................................................................... 2-5
2.3. POWER REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................. 2-5
2.3.1. Changing the Fuse................................................................................................... 2-5
2.4. CONNECTING THE REMOTE CONTROL PANEL ............................................................ 2-6
2.5. CONNECTING THE VIDEO ................................................................................................ 2-6
2.5.1. Video Inputs............................................................................................................. 2-6
2.5.2. Video Outputs .......................................................................................................... 2-7
2.5.3. Gen Lock Reference ................................................................................................ 2-7
2.6. CONNECTING THE AUDIO................................................................................................ 2-7
2.6.1. Connecting Program Audio...................................................................................... 2-8
2.6.2. Connecting Mix Audio .............................................................................................. 2-8
2.6.3. Connecting Voice Over or EAS Audio ..................................................................... 2-8
2.6.4. Connecting the Audio Outputs ................................................................................. 2-8
2.7. CONNECTING THE LINEAR TIME CODE ......................................................................... 2-9
2.8. CONNECTING TO AN ETHERNET NETWORK................................................................. 2-9
2.9. CONNECTING THE GENERAL PURPOSE INPUTS AND OUTPUTS ............................ 2-10
3. HOW TO OPERATE THE DOWNSTREAM KEYER
USING THE RACK MOUNT CONTROL PANEL......................................................................... 3-1
3.1. AN OVERVIEW OF KEY AND DISPLAY FUNCTIONS...................................................... 3-1
3.1.1. Preview Bus Button Group....................................................................................... 3-1
3.1.2. Program Bus Button Group...................................................................................... 3-2
3.1.3. The Function Button Group...................................................................................... 3-3
3.1.4. Setup Button Group ................................................................................................. 3-4
3.1.5. Control Panel Status Indicators ............................................................................... 3-4
3.1.5.1. Preview Bus Status Indicators .................................................................. 3-4

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3.1.5.2. Program Bus Status Indicators.................................................................. 3-5
3.1.5.3. Function Status Indicators......................................................................... 3-5
3.1.6. Electronics Unit Status Indicators ............................................................................ 3-5
3.1.7. Front Panel Display Functions ................................................................................. 3-6
3.2. OVERVIEW OF FRONT PANEL OPERATION................................................................... 3-6
3.2.1. Audio Follow Video Switching.................................................................................. 3-6
3.2.2. Displaying Logos...................................................................................................... 3-7
3.3. AN OVERVIEW OF THE SETUP MENU SYSTEM............................................................. 3-7
3.4. NAGIVATING THE SETUP MENU...................................................................................... 3-9
3.5. FRONT PANEL SETUP MENU – MAIN MENU .................................................................. 3-9
3.6. GENERALCONFIGURATION ITEMS ............................................................................... 3-10
3.6.1. Selecting the Video Standard ................................................................................ 3-11
3.6.2. Selecting the Video Timing Reference................................................................... 3-11
3.6.3. Configuring the Real Time Clock ........................................................................... 3-11
3.6.3.1. Displaying the Local Time ....................................................................... 3-11
3.6.3.2. Displaying the UTC Time ........................................................................ 3-12
3.6.3.3. Setting the Real Time Clock.................................................................... 3-12
3.6.3.4. Setting the Time Zone Offset .................................................................. 3-12
3.6.3.5. Enabling Daylight Saving Time Compensation ....................................... 3-13
3.6.3.6. Selecting Whether the Time Code input is UTC or Local Time............... 3-13
3.6.3.7. Synchronizing the Real Time Clock to the UTC Time ............................. 3-13
3.6.4. Setting the Video Output Timing ............................................................................ 3-13
3.6.5. Setting Up the Network Addresses ........................................................................ 3-14
3.6.5.1. Setting Up the IP Address....................................................................... 3-14
3.6.5.2. Setting Up the Sub Net Mask.................................................................. 3-14
3.6.5.3. Setting Up the Gateway .......................................................................... 3-14
3.6.5.4. Displaying the Ethernet Hardware Address ............................................ 3-15
3.6.6. Setting the Serial Protocol for COM Ports C and D ............................................... 3-15
3.6.7. Protecting Line 21 Captions................................................................................... 3-16
3.6.8. Setting the B Blanking............................................................................................ 3-16
3.6.9. Viewing and Updating the Firmware Version......................................................... 3-16
3.7. AUDIO CONFIGURATION ITEMS .................................................................................... 3-17
3.7.1. Selecting the Audio Mode ...................................................................................... 3-18
3.7.2. Selecting Whether you are using Discrete AES or Embedded Program Audio ..... 3-18
3.7.3. Selecting the Voice Over Audio Mix Level ............................................................. 3-18
3.7.4. Selecting the Whether the Embedded Audio contains PCM or Non-PCM Audio... 3-18
3.8. FILE MANAGEMENT CONFIGURATION ITEMS............................................................. 3-19
3.8.1. Selecting the Source Media ................................................................................... 3-20
3.8.2. Selecting the Media File Name .............................................................................. 3-20
3.8.3. Selecting the Destination Media ............................................................................ 3-21
3.8.4. Copying a File from one Drive to Another.............................................................. 3-21
3.8.5. Deleting a File ........................................................................................................ 3-21
3.8.6. Erasing all the Files from a Media Disk.................................................................. 3-21
3.9. MATTE CONFIGURATION ITEMS ................................................................................... 3-22
3.9.1. Turning the Matte On and Off ................................................................................ 3-22
3.9.2. Setting the Matte Aspect Ratio .............................................................................. 3-22

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3.9.3. Setting a User Defined Matte Aspect Ratio ........................................................... 3-22
3.10. DOWNSTREAM KEYER CONFIGURATION ITEMS........................................................ 3-23
3.10.1. Selecting Whether you are using Discrete AES or Embedded Mix Audio ............. 3-23
3.10.2. Selecting the DSK Audio Mix Level ....................................................................... 3-24
3.10.3. Setting the Downstream Key Type ........................................................................ 3-24
3.10.4. Setting the Downstream Key Object Transparency ............................................... 3-24
3.10.5. Setting the Downstream Key Object Offset ........................................................... 3-24
3.10.6. Setting the Downstream Self Key Threshold ......................................................... 3-25
3.11. TRANSITION CONFIGURATION ITEMS.......................................................................... 3-25
3.11.1. Setting the Transition Type .................................................................................... 3-26
3.11.2. Setting the Transition Rate .................................................................................... 3-26
3.11.3. Setting the Transition Swap Mode ......................................................................... 3-26
3.12. PRESET CONFIGURATION ITEMS ................................................................................. 3-27
3.12.1. Recalling a User Preset ......................................................................................... 3-27
3.12.2. Storing a User Preset............................................................................................. 3-28
3.12.3. Exporting a User Preset......................................................................................... 3-28
3.12.4. Configuring the GPI Inputs..................................................................................... 3-28
3.12.4.1. Selecting One of the GPI Inputs to Configure ......................................... 3-28
3.12.4.2. Configuring the GPI Actions.................................................................... 3-28
3.12.5. Configuring the GPO Outputs ................................................................................ 3-30
3.13. EAS CONFIGURATION ITEMS (EAS OPTIONED UNITS ONLY)................................... 3-31
3.13.1. Setting the EAS Display Type................................................................................ 3-31
3.13.2. Setting the Vertical Position of EAS Crawl Display................................................ 3-32
3.13.3. Setting the Font used for the EAS Crawl Display .................................................. 3-32
3.13.4. Setting the Font Size for the EAS Crawl Display ................................................... 3-32
3.13.5. Setting the Crawl Rate for the EAS Crawl Display................................................. 3-33
3.13.6. Setting the Colours for the EAS Crawl Display ...................................................... 3-33
3.14. LOGO CONFIGURATION ITEMS..................................................................................... 3-33
3.14.1. Setting the Logo Horizontal Position...................................................................... 3-35
3.14.2. Setting the Logo Vertical Position.......................................................................... 3-35
3.14.3. Setting the Logo Fade In Duration ......................................................................... 3-35
3.14.4. Setting the Logo Display Time ............................................................................... 3-36
3.14.5. Setting the Logo Fade Out Duration ...................................................................... 3-36
3.14.6. Setting the Logo Transparency.............................................................................. 3-35
3.14.7. Crawl Logo Configuration Items (Crawl Optioned Units Only)............................... 3-36
3.14.7.1. Setting the Crawl Rate for the Crawl Logo.............................................. 3-36
3.14.7.2. Setting the Repeat Count for the Crawl Logo ......................................... 3-37
3.14.7.3. Setting the Pause Time for the Crawl Logo ............................................ 3-37
3.14.7.4. Setting the Font used for the Crawl Logo Text........................................ 3-37
3.14.7.5. Setting the Font Size for the Crawl Logo Text ........................................ 3-37
3.14.7.6. Setting the Crawl Logo Transparency..................................................... 3-37
3.14.7.7. Setting the Colours for the Crawl Logo ................................................... 3-38
4. HOW TO OPERATE THE DOWNSTREAM KEYER
USING THE DESKTOP CONTROL PANEL................................................................................ 4-1
4.1. AN OVERVIEW OF KEY AND DISPLAY FUNCTIONS...................................................... 4-1
4.1.1. Output Bus Button Group......................................................................................... 4-2

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4.1.2. Transition Button Group........................................................................................... 4-3
4.1.3. DSK Button Group ................................................................................................... 4-4
4.1.4. Function Button Group............................................................................................. 4-4
4.1.5. Shaft Encoder Knobs ............................................................................................... 4-5
4.1.6. Setup Button Group ................................................................................................. 4-5
4.1.7. Control Panel Status Indicators ............................................................................... 4-6
4.2. OVERVIEW OF DESKTOP CONTROL PANEL OPERATION........................................... 4-6
4.2.1. Audio Follow Video Switching.................................................................................. 4-6
4.2.2. Displaying Logos...................................................................................................... 4-7
4.3. AN OVERVIEW OF THE SETUP MENU SYSTEM............................................................. 4-7
4.3.1. Nagivating The Setup Menu .................................................................................... 4-7
5. OPTIONAL EAS DECODER INTERFACE (EAS OPTIONED UNITS ONLY) ............................. 5-1
5.1. CONNECTING THE 9625DSK-LGA TO THE EAS DECODER.......................................... 5-1
5.1.1. Connecting The Serial Port...................................................................................... 5-1
5.1.2. Sage Decoder Configuration.................................................................................... 5-2
5.1.3. TFT Decoder Configuration ..................................................................................... 5-3
5.1.4. Connecting the Audio............................................................................................... 5-3
5.1.5. Connecting the GPI Tally Control ............................................................................ 5-3
5.2. CONFIGURING THE 9625DSK-LGA FOR EAS................................................................. 5-4
5.2.1. Configuring the Serial Port....................................................................................... 5-4
5.2.2. Configuring the GPI Input ........................................................................................ 5-4
5.2.3. Configuring the EAS Controls .................................................................................. 5-4
5.3. TESTING THE SYSTEM ..................................................................................................... 5-4
5.3.1. Testing The Sage Decoder ...................................................................................... 5-5
5.3.2. Testing The TFT Decoder........................................................................................ 5-5
6. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION ....................................................................................................... 6-1
6.1. SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................................... 6-1
6.1.1. Serial Digital Video Input.......................................................................................... 6-1
6.1.2. Serial Digital Video Outputs ..................................................................................... 6-1
6.1.3. Video Reference ...................................................................................................... 6-1
6.1.4. AES Audio Inputs..................................................................................................... 6-1
6.1.5. AES Audio Outputs .................................................................................................. 6-2
6.1.6. LTC Reader ............................................................................................................. 6-2
6.1.7. Control ..................................................................................................................... 6-2
6.1.8. General Purpose Inputs and Outputs ...................................................................... 6-2
6.1.9. Physical.................................................................................................................... 6-3
6.1.10. Electrical .................................................................................................................. 6-3
6.2. UPGRADING THE FIRMWARE .......................................................................................... 6-3
6.2.1. Overview ..................................................................................................................6-3
6.2.2. Terminal Program Setup.......................................................................................... 6-4
6.2.3. Initiating Firmware Upgrade Mode Via The Front Panel.......................................... 6-4
6.2.4. Initiating Firmware Upgrade Mode From The Terminal Program............................. 6-5
6.2.5. Uploading the new firmware .................................................................................... 6-5
6.2.6. Completing the Upgrade .......................................................................................... 6-6

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7. INDEX........................................................................................................................................... 7-1
Figures
Figure 1-1: 9625DSK-LGA Block Diagram ................................................................................................... 1-2
Figure 1-2: Simplified Audio Processing Block Diagram – One Pair of Channels ....................................... 1-3
Figure 2-1: 9625DSK-LGA Rear Panel ........................................................................................................ 2-1
Figure 2-2: Keyer GPIO Opto Isolator Circuitry .......................................................................................... 2-11
Figure 2-3: Powering the General Purpose Input Opto Isolators from the Unit.......................................... 2-12
Figure 2-4: Powering the General Purpose Input Opto Isolators from an External Power Supply ............ 2-12
Figure 2-5: Powering the General Purpose Output Opto Isolators from the Unit....................................... 2-13
Figure 2-6: Powering the General Purpose Output Opto Isolators from an External Power Supply.......... 2-13
Figure 3-1: 9625DSK-LGA - Front Panel Layout.......................................................................................... 3-1
Figure 3-2: 9625DSK-LGA with Compact Flash - Front Panel Layout ......................................................... 3-1
Figure 3-3: Overview of the Setup Menu ...................................................................................................... 3-9
Figure 4-1: 9625DSK-LGA – Desktop Control Panel Layout ....................................................................... 4-1
Figure 5-1: EAS Decoder Connection .......................................................................................................... 5-1
Tables
Table 2-1: Upgrade RS232 Port A Pin Definitions........................................................................................ 2-2
Table 2-2: Remote Panel Port Pin Definitions .............................................................................................. 2-3
Table 2-3: Serial Port C and D – RS422 Pin Definitions .............................................................................. 2-3
Table 2-4: GPI/O Connector Pin Definitions................................................................................................. 2-4
Table 2-5: Remote Control Panel Extender Cable ....................................................................................... 2-6
Table 2-6: Video Input Formats .................................................................................................................... 2-6
Table 2-7. Standard RJ45 Wiring Color Codes ............................................................................................ 2-9
Table 2-8: GPIO Maximum Ratings............................................................................................................ 2-14
Table 3-1: Top Level of the General Setup Menu ...................................................................................... 3-10
Table 3-2: Top Level of the Audio Setup Menu .......................................................................................... 3-17
Table 3-3: Top Level of the Manage Files Setup Menu.............................................................................. 3-20
Table 3-4: Top Level of the Matte Setup Menu .......................................................................................... 3-22
Table 3-5: Top Level of the DSK Setup Menu............................................................................................ 3-23
Table 3-6: Top Level of the Transition Setup Menu ................................................................................... 3-25
Table 3-7: Top Level of the Preset Setup Menu......................................................................................... 3-27
Table 3-8: Top Level of the EAS Setup Menu ............................................................................................ 3-31
Table 3-9: Top Level of the Media Setup Menu ......................................................................................... 3-34
Table 5-1: EAS Decoder Extender Cable..................................................................................................... 5-2
Table 5-2: GPI settings for EAS Tally Control .............................................................................................. 5-4

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