evertz 9725LG User manual

9725LG, AN9725LG & HD9725LG
Logo Inserters
&
9725LGA & HD9725LGA Media Keyers
Instruction Manual
© Copyright 2006, 2007
EVERTZ MICROSYSTEMS LTD.
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Version 1.0 January 2007
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intended solely for the use of purchasers of the 9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers. Evertz
Microsystems expressly prohibits the use of this manual for any purpose other than the operation of the device.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the express written permission of
Evertz Microsystems Ltd. Copies of this guide can be ordered from your Evertz products dealer or from Evertz
Microsystems.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “Dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute
a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating and maintenance (Servicing) instructions
in the literature accompanying the product.
• Read these instructions
• Keep these instructions.
• Heed all warnings.
• Follow all instructions.
• Do not use this apparatus near water
• Clean only with dry cloth.
• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has
two blades with one wider than other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer
• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC – SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE”
WARNING
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND ENSURE THAT NO
OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, ARE PLACED ON THE EQUIPMENT”
WARNING
TO COMPLETELY DISCONNECT THIS EQUIPMENT FROM THE AC MAINS, DISCONNECT THE
POWER SUPPLY CORD PLUG FROM THE AC RECEPTACLE”
WARNING
THE MAINS PLUG OF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD SHALL REMAIN READILY OPERABLE”

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.

9725LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual
REVISION HISTORY Revision 1.0
REVISION HISTORY
REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE
0.1 Preliminary Aug 05
0.2 Updated Safety Instructions, added Block diagrams Dec 05
0.3 Updated diagrams, video standards, and screenshots Oct 06
0.4 Updated GPI/O diagram, added new menu items Nov 06
1.0 Released Jan 07
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............................................................................................1-4
1.3. DEFINITIONS......................................................................................................................1-5
2. INSTALLATION...........................................................................................................................2-1
2.1. REAR PANEL OVERVIEW.................................................................................................2-1
2.1.1. Analog Video Connections (AN9725LG Version) .................................................... 2-2
2.1.2. Digital Video Connections (9725LG, HD9725LG, HD9725LGA Versions) .............. 2-2
2.1.3. Reference Video Connections ................................................................................. 2-3
2.1.4. AES AUDIO Connections (9725LGA and HD9725LGA only) .................................. 2-3
2.1.5. Serial I/O Connections ............................................................................................. 2-4
2.1.6. Breakout Panel ........................................................................................................ 2-4
2.1.7. Serial I/O on the Breakout Panel ............................................................................. 2-5
2.1.8. Linear Timecode ...................................................................................................... 2-5
2.1.9. GPI/O Connections .................................................................................................. 2-6
2.1.10. Ethernet Network Connections ................................................................................ 2-6
2.1.11. Power Connections.................................................................................................. 2-6
2.2. MOUNTING.........................................................................................................................2-6
2.3. POWER REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................. 2-7
2.4. CONNECTING THE REMOTE CONTROL PANEL............................................................2-7
2.5. CONNECTING THE VIDEO ................................................................................................ 2-8
2.5.1. Video Inputs .............................................................................................................2-8
2.5.2. Video Outputs ........................................................................................................ 2-10
2.5.3. Video Timing Reference ........................................................................................ 2-10
2.6. CONNECTING THE AUDIO (9725LGA AND HD9725LGA ONLY) .................................2-10
2.6.1. Connecting Program Audio.................................................................................... 2-11
2.6.2. Connecting Voice Over or EAS Audio ................................................................... 2-11
2.6.3. Connecting the Audio Outputs ............................................................................... 2-11
2.7. CONNECTING THE LINEAR TIME CODE....................................................................... 2-11
2.8. CONNECTING TO AN ETHERNET NETWORK...............................................................2-11
2.9. CONNECTING THE GENERAL PURPOSE INPUTS AND OUTPUTS ............................2-13
2.10.CONNECTING THE OPTIONAL TEMPERATURE PROBE............................................. 2-14
3. HOW TO OPERATE THE KEYER
USING THE RACK MOUNT CONTROL PANEL.........................................................................3-1
3.1. AN OVERVIEW OF KEY AND DISPLAY FUNCTIONS...................................................... 3-1
3.1.1. Fade Button Group .................................................................................................. 3-2
3.1.2. The Quick Select Button Group ............................................................................... 3-3
3.1.3. The Function Button Group...................................................................................... 3-4
3.1.4. Setup Button Group ................................................................................................. 3-4

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3.1.5. Control Panel Status Indicators ............................................................................... 3-5
3.1.5.1. Fade Status Indicators .............................................................................. 3-5
3.1.5.2. Quick Select Status Indicators .................................................................. 3-5
3.1.5.3. Function Status Indicators......................................................................... 3-5
3.1.6. Electronics Unit Status Indicators ............................................................................ 3-6
3.1.7. Front Panel Display Functions ................................................................................. 3-6
3.2. OVERVIEW OF FRONT PANEL OPERATION...................................................................3-6
3.3. AN OVERVIEW OF THE SETUP MENU SYSTEM.............................................................3-6
3.4. NAVIGATING THE SETUP MENU......................................................................................3-6
3.5. FRONT PANEL SETUP MENU – MAIN MENU..................................................................3-8
3.6. GENERAL CONFIGURATION ITEMS................................................................................3-9
3.6.1. Selecting the Video Standard ................................................................................ 3-10
3.6.2. Selecting the Video Timing Reference................................................................... 3-10
3.6.3. Setting the Video Output Timing ............................................................................ 3-11
3.6.4. Viewing and Updating the Firmware Version......................................................... 3-11
3.6.5. Setting the Output Mode ........................................................................................ 3-12
3.6.6. Setting the Key Out Mode...................................................................................... 3-12
3.6.7. Configuring the Real Time Clock ........................................................................... 3-12
3.6.7.1. Displaying the Local Time ....................................................................... 3-13
3.6.7.2. Displaying the UTC Time ........................................................................ 3-13
3.6.7.3. Setting the Real Time Clock.................................................................... 3-13
3.6.7.4. Setting the Time Zone Offset .................................................................. 3-14
3.6.7.5. Enabling Daylight Saving Time Compensation ....................................... 3-14
3.6.7.6. Selecting Whether the Time Code input is UTC or Local Time............... 3-14
3.6.7.7. Synchronising the Real Time Clock to the UTC Time ............................. 3-15
3.6.7.8. Displaying the Local Date ....................................................................... 3-15
3.6.7.9. Displaying the UTC Time ........................................................................ 3-15
3.6.7.10. Setting the Real Time Clock.................................................................... 3-15
3.6.7.11. Selecting Whether the Time Code input is UTC or Local Time............... 3-16
3.6.8. Setting Up the Network Addresses ........................................................................ 3-16
3.6.8.1. Setting Up the IP Address....................................................................... 3-16
3.6.8.2. Setting Up the Sub Net Mask.................................................................. 3-16
3.6.8.3. Setting Up the Gateway .......................................................................... 3-17
3.6.8.4. Displaying the Ethernet Hardware Address ............................................ 3-17
3.6.9. Setting the Serial Protocol for Serial Ports A - H ................................................... 3-17
3.6.10. Protecting Line 21 Captions................................................................................... 3-18
3.6.11. Configuring Up Down Timer................................................................................... 3-19
3.6.12. Enabling Automation Debug Messages................................................................. 3-19
3.6.13. Enabling M2100 Debug Messages ........................................................................ 3-19
3.7. FILE MANAGEMENT CONFIGURATION ITEMS.............................................................3-20
3.7.1. Selecting the Source Media ................................................................................... 3-20
3.7.2. Selecting the Media File Name .............................................................................. 3-20
3.7.3. Selecting the Destination Media ............................................................................ 3-21
3.7.4. Copying a File from one Drive to Another.............................................................. 3-21
3.7.5. Deleting a File ........................................................................................................ 3-21
3.7.6. Erasing all the Files from a Media Disk.................................................................. 3-21
3.8. PRESET CONFIGURATION ITEMS.................................................................................3-22
3.8.1. Configuring the GPI Inputs..................................................................................... 3-22

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3.8.1.1. Selecting One of the GPI Inputs to Configure ......................................... 3-22
3.8.1.2. Configuring the GPI Actions.................................................................... 3-22
3.8.2. Configuring the GPO Outputs ................................................................................ 3-24
3.9. TEMPERATURE CONFIGURATION ITEMS .................................................................... 3-24
3.9.1. Configuring the Temperature Format..................................................................... 3-24
3.9.2. Configuring the Temperature Source..................................................................... 3-25
3.9.3. Setting the Temperature ........................................................................................ 3-25
3.9.4. Setting the Probe Offset......................................................................................... 3-25
3.10.EAS CONFIGURATION ITEMS (+E OPTIONED UNITS ONLY)...................................... 3-26
3.10.1. Setting the EAS Display Type................................................................................ 3-26
3.10.2. Setting the Vertical Position of EAS Crawl Display................................................ 3-27
3.10.3. Setting the Font used for the EAS Crawl Display .................................................. 3-27
3.10.4. Setting the Font Size for the EAS Crawl Display ................................................... 3-27
3.10.5. Setting the Crawl Rate for the EAS Crawl Display................................................. 3-27
3.10.6. Setting the Colours for the EAS Crawl Display ...................................................... 3-28
3.11.MEDIA CONFIGURATION ITEMS.................................................................................... 3-29
3.11.1. Setting the Logo Horizontal Position...................................................................... 3-30
3.11.2. Setting the Logo Vertical Position.......................................................................... 3-30
3.11.3. Setting the Layer Level .......................................................................................... 3-30
3.11.4. Setting the Logo Transparency.............................................................................. 3-30
3.11.5. Setting the Logo Fade In Duration......................................................................... 3-31
3.11.6. Setting the Logo Display Time ............................................................................... 3-31
3.11.7. Setting the Logo Fade Out Duration ...................................................................... 3-31
3.11.8. Setting the Logo Quick Out Duration ..................................................................... 3-31
3.11.9. Crawl Logo Configuration Items (Crawl Optioned Units Only)............................... 3-32
3.11.9.1. Setting the Crawl Logo Horizontal Crawl Rate........................................ 3-32
3.11.9.2. Setting the Crawl Logo Repeat Count..................................................... 3-32
3.11.9.3. Setting The Crawl Logo Pause Time Between Repeats ......................... 3-32
3.11.9.4. Setting the Crawl Logo Text Font............................................................ 3-32
3.11.9.5. Setting the Crawl Logo Text Font Size.................................................... 3-33
3.11.9.6. Setting the Crawl Logo Transparency..................................................... 3-33
3.11.9.7. Setting the Crawl Logo Colours .............................................................. 3-33
3.11.10.Audio Clip Configuration Items (Media Keyer Units Only) .................................... 3-34
3.11.10.1.Selecting the Audio Clip Mix Level......................................................... 3-34
3.11.10.2.Setting the Audio Clip Repeat Count ..................................................... 3-34
3.11.11.Playlist Configuration Items (Media Keyer Units Only) ......................................... 3-34
3.11.11.1.Showing the Logo Name for a Playlist ................................................... 3-34
3.11.11.2.Showing the Audio Clip Name for a Playlist........................................... 3-35
3.12.AUDIO CONFIGURATION ITEMS (MEDIA KEYER UNITS ONLY)................................. 3-35
3.12.1. Selecting one of the Audio Outputs to Configure................................................... 3-35
3.12.2. Configuring the Audio Outputs............................................................................... 3-36
3.12.2.1. Configuring the Audio Background Source ............................................. 3-36
3.12.2.2. Configuring the Audio Voice Over Source .............................................. 3-36
3.12.3. Selecting the Voice Over Audio Mix Level ............................................................. 3-36
3.13.HTML SETUP PAGE......................................................................................................... 3-37
3.13.1. HTML Audio Setup Page (Media Keyers only) ...................................................... 3-37
3.13.2. HTML Media Page ................................................................................................. 3-40
3.13.3. HTML Font List Page ............................................................................................. 3-41
3.13.4. HTML File List Page .............................................................................................. 3-42

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3.13.5. HTML Set Time Page ............................................................................................ 3-43
3.13.6. METAR Server Setup Page ................................................................................... 3-43
3.13.7. HTML Reboot Page ............................................................................................... 3-44
4. HOW TO OPERATE THE KEYER
USING THE DESKTOP CONTROL PANEL................................................................................4-1
4.1. AN OVERVIEW OF KEY AND DISPLAY FUNCTIONS......................................................4-2
4.1.1. Fade Button Group .................................................................................................. 4-2
4.1.2. The Quick Select Button Group ............................................................................... 4-3
4.1.3. The Function Button Group...................................................................................... 4-4
4.1.4. Shaft Encoder Knob................................................................................................. 4-5
4.1.5. Setup Button Group ................................................................................................. 4-5
4.1.6. Control Panel Status Indicators ............................................................................... 4-5
4.2. OVERVIEW OF DESKTOP CONTROL PANEL OPERATION...........................................4-6
4.2.1. Displaying Logos...................................................................................................... 4-6
4.3. AN OVERVIEW OF THE SETUP MENU SYSTEM.............................................................4-6
4.3.1. Navigating The Setup Menu .................................................................................... 4-6
5. OPTIONAL EAS DECODER INTERFACE
(EAS OPTIONED UNITS ONLY) .................................................................................................5-1
5.1. CONNECTING THE 9725LG SERIES KEYER 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 9725LG SERIES KEYER 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 .....................................................................................................5-5
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. Analog Video Specifications (AN9725LG) ............................................................... 6-1
6.1.1.1. Composite Analog Video Input.................................................................. 6-1
6.1.1.2. Composite Analog Video Output............................................................... 6-1
6.1.2. Standard Definition Video Specifications (9725LG and 9725LGA).......................... 6-1
6.1.2.1. SD Serial Digital Video Input..................................................................... 6-1
6.1.2.2. SD Serial Digital Video Outputs ................................................................ 6-1
6.1.3. High Definition Video Specifications (HD9725LG and HD9725LGA) ...................... 6-2
6.1.3.1. HD Serial Digital Video Input..................................................................... 6-2
6.1.3.2. HD Serial Digital Video Outputs ................................................................ 6-2
6.1.4. Video Reference ...................................................................................................... 6-2
6.1.4.1. AUX IN ...................................................................................................... 6-2
6.1.5. Audio Specifications (9725LGA and HD9725LGA Only) ......................................... 6-2