evertz HD9525LG User manual

HD9525LG
Logo Inserter & InstaLogo™
Instruction Manual
© Copyright 1999
EVERTZ MICROSYSTEMS LTD.
5288 John Lucas Drive, Burlington, Ontario, Canada, L7L 5Z9
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Internet: Tech Support: [email protected]
Sales: [email protected]
Web Page: http://www.evertz.com
Revision 2.0, June 1999
The material contained in this manual consists of information that is the property of Evertz Microsystems and is
intended solely for the use of purchasers of any Evertz Logo Inserters . Evertz Microsystems expressly prohibits
the use of this manual for any purpose other than the operation of a Logo Inserter.
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 dealer or from Evertz
Microsystems.

REVISION HISTORY
REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE
1.0 Preliminary Issue Jan 99
Changes made in Chapter 2, pg. 2, 3 & 4 Feb 99
2.0 Update InstaLogo 2.0.2 Jun 99

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

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Table of Contents
1. GETTING STARTED.....................................................................................................................1-1
1.1 OVERVIEW................................................................................................................................1-1
1.2 GETTING HELP.........................................................................................................................1-1
1.3 FIRST TIME SETUP...................................................................................................................1-2
1.3.1 Rear Panel Hook Up............................................................................................................1-2
1.3.2 Installing the Software.........................................................................................................1-3
2. HD 9525LG HARDWARE..............................................................................................................2-1
REAR PANEL OVERVIEW......................................................................................................................2-1
2.2 GPI/O CIRCUITRY AND OPERATION ..............................................................................................2-2
2.3 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ............................................................................................................2-5
2.4 FRONT PANEL INDICATORS...........................................................................................................2-7
3. INSTALOGO SOFTWARE ............................................................................................................3-1
3.1 WELCOME TO INSTALOGO™.........................................................................................................3-1
3.2 STEP BY STEP LOGOS..................................................................................................................3-2
3.3 LOGO PREPARATION ....................................................................................................................3-2
3.4 FILE UTILITIES..............................................................................................................................3-5
3.5 MENUS ........................................................................................................................................3-6
3.5.1 File Menu.............................................................................................................................3-6
3.5.2 Edit Menu............................................................................................................................3-7
3.5.3 View Menu...........................................................................................................................3-8
3.5.4 Tools Menu........................................................................................................................3-11
3.5.5 Options Menu....................................................................................................................3-12
3.6 MISCELLANEOUS........................................................................................................................3-16
3.6.1 Effects ...............................................................................................................................3-16
3.6.2 Status Bar..........................................................................................................................3-17
3.6.3 Error Messages.................................................................................................................3-18
4. LOGO DESIGN PRIMER...............................................................................................................4-1
4.1 PRIMER ON CREATING LOGOS ......................................................................................................4-1
4.2 INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................................4-1
4.3 TYPES OF KEYS............................................................................................................................4-1
4.4 TRANSLUCENCY AND DROP SHADOWS..........................................................................................4-2
4.5 FILE FORMATS .............................................................................................................................4-2
4.6 SHARP EDGES AND SKINNY LINES.................................................................................................4-3
4.7 HOW BIG DO I DRAW THE LOGO ...................................................................................................4-3
4.8 HOW DO I POSITION THE LOGO.....................................................................................................4-3
4.9 EDGES BETWEEN THE FILL AND BACKGROUND..............................................................................4-4
4.10 SUMMARY: PRIMER FOR CREATING LOGOS..................................................................................4-5

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1. GETTING STARTED
1.1OVERVIEW
The Evertz HD9525LG Logo Inserter is a complete package that will key one to eight simultaneous
static logos over a full bandwidth HDTV program video signal. Logos are stored in non-volatile
memory and may be downloaded to the hardware via an RS-232 serial interface.
The HD9525LG has been designed to manage and store multiple logos. The size of each is variable
and can be as small as 1/16th of the screen. The position and fade rates of the logo are user
controllable. Multiple logos can be keyed simultaneously with independent fade and transparency
control for each logo.
Features:
• Store and insert full bandwidth HDTV logos.
• Multiple simultaneous logos can be keyed with each having independent fade and transparency
control.
• Incorporates a high quality variable transparency mixer that provides various transparency levels to
your logos.
• Full 10 bit linear fade-in and fade-out control provided.
• Front panel, RS-232 remote and GPI contact closure control.
• Download logos from a standard PC.
• Fade to black capability provided on video output.
• Standard system stores more than 31 1/16th screen size logos.
• Automatic input equalization up to 140m of Belden 1694. The cable length specification is 100m if
the bypass option is installed.
• Optional bypass relay.
• Optional secondary redundant power supply.
• Optional remote control chassis; desktop and panel mount versions available.
1.2GETTING HELP
The documentation included with your Logo Inserter includes installation instructions, operating
information for each hardware and software feature, troubleshooting information, and a Logo
preparation guideline. You can also view the on-line help that is installed with InstaLogo™ for any
information that did not make it into print.
InstaLogo™ on-line help is comprehensive and informative and will quickly get you to the right topic.
When you are operating InstaLogo™ just press the F1 key from anywhere you require help. You can
also access the on-line Check List by selecting Help…Check List from the Help menu. The help file
is keyword indexed to allow you to easily search for topics of interest and also includes a Contents
section for overview and general classification of the help topics.
If you require Technical support from the factory you can contact our technical support department by
one of the following methods.
Email mailto:[email protected]
Fax [phone]

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Phone [phone]
In order to expedite answers to your inquiries, please include the version of InstaLogo™ you are
using. It is available from the Help/About InstaLogo™ menu item. Please include a detailed
description of the problem you are having.
You can also consult the FTP site (http://www.evertz.com/ftp.html) on our web page for the latest
patches, upgrades and lists of Frequently Asked Questions.
1.3FIRST TIME SETUP
1.3.1 Rear Panel Hook Up
Connect the incoming video to the HD PROG. INPUT, input connector for serial component SMPTE
292M, SMPTE 274M (1080i) or SMPTE 296M (720p) video.
Connect the main serial digital video output, HD PROGRAM OUT to the next device in the video path.
There are three BNC connectors which output identical program video compatible with SMPTE 292M,
SMPTE 274M (1080i) or SMPTE 296M (720p) video. Optionally one output can be wired as a bypass
output.
The OPTIONAL BYPASS output (not included with all systems) is the only output BNC that is wired to
the optional bypass relay. This output will be connected to the program input in the event of a power
failure or a bypass command.
The SERIAL REMOTE is an RS-232 serial interface used for updating firmware and loading logos.
Connect this using a standard 9pin straight through serial cable, to the PC.
The HD9525LG has a universal power supply that operates on either 115 Volt / 60 Hz or 230 Volt / 50
Hz AC. The power supply auto switches between the voltages. A second redundant power supply
purchase option operates in conjunction with the original power supply.

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1.3.2 Installing the Software
Insert the first disk or the CD into an appropriate drive on your PC. Select "Start"…"Run" and type
"A:\setup" (note if you are using a drive other than "A" please substitute the appropriate letter) and
press the "Enter" Key. Once the installation is complete, click on the "Start" button and then click
"Programs". Select the “Evertz Products” program group and click on the "InstaLogo™ " icon.
You are presented with the InstaLogo™ Logo Preparation Screen.
You will need to connect a straight through serial (RS232) cable from the PC to the rear of the Logo
Inserter. This cable should not exceed 50 feet and should be connected to the 9 pin Serial Remote
port on the Logo Inserter.
Spend some time familiarizing yourself with the software layout. On-line help is available from within
the InstaLogo™ program by pressing the "F1" key. A knowledge of the Windows Operating system is
recommended.
If you are running Windows 98 and the latest firmware, you can use the supplied USB cable for Logo
transfers instead of the RS232. The transfer rate is much higher, however the cable length is limited to
about 15 feet without repeaters.

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2. HD 9525LG Hardware
2.1Rear Panel Overview
• HD PROG. INPUT, input connector for serial component SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 274M (1080i) or
SMPTE 296M (720p) video.
• The HD PROGRAM OUT, is the main serial digital video, output. There are three BNC connectors
which output identical program video compatible with SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 274M (1080i) or
SMPTE 296M (720p) video. Optionally one output can be wired as a bypass output.
• The OPTIONAL BYPASS output is the only output BNC that is wired to the optional bypass relay, if
it is installed.
• The SERIAL REMOTE is an RS-232 serial interface used for updating firmware and loading logos.
• The USB port is for future communications with the PC or other Evertz devices.
• The HD9525LG has a universal power supply that operates on either 115 Volt / 60 Hz or 230 Volt /
50 Hz AC. The power supply auto switches between the voltages. A second redundant power
supply is optional and operates in conjunction with the original power supply.
• The "Aux I/O" Connector is used to provide Logo Key commands to the Logo Inserter.

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2.2GPI/O Circuitry and Operation
The following drawing is a simplified schematic illustrating the General Purpose Inputs and Outputs
(GPI/O):
All GPI inputs are level triggered. Connecting the input to ground will fade in and hold the logo on
screen. When the input goes high, the command will be removed and the logo will fade out. If the input
toggles back and forth between low and high, the logo will fade in and out. If the frequency of the
toggling is faster than one frame period, the fade in/out will have a funny behavior. However, once the
signal reaches its stable level, the logo will be correctly keyed or not.

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HD9525LG "Aux I/O" Pin-Out definition table.
Pin
# Name Description
1 GND Chassis ground
2
3 GPO1 General purpose output
4
5 GPIC General purpose input
6
7
8 GPIA General purpose input
9 GPID General purpose input
10 GP+5V +5V from general purpose interface board
11
12 GND Chassis ground
13
14 GPIB General purpose input
15
Note that the GPI’s can be activated, simply by connecting the input to ground. This can be done with
a button, switch, relay or an open collector transistor. Five volts is available to the user to be used for
driving external circuitry. Care must be taken to not affect the power supply source in the frame.
Please limit the load to 0.5W.
Warning: Do not connect GP+5V from one frame to another frames GP+5V.

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There are certain limits that the user must adhere to so that no circuitry is damaged.
Description Name Value
maximum GP+5V load I(GP+5V) max 100mA
minimum input voltage
for a high Vgpi high min 3V
maximum input voltage
for a low Vgpi low max 0.8V
maximum GPO sink
current Igpo max 25mA

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2.3Front Panel Controls
SHIFT LOCK
To access the second bank of quick selects press the shift lock key. The LED to the left of the button
illuminates to indicate that shift lock is on. To turn shift lock off press the shift lock button once again.
When shift lock is off quick selects 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 are available. When shift lock is on quick selects 6,
7, 8, 9 and 10 are available. Additionally shift lock is used to invoke turbo mode in the setup menu.
Use shift lock to change option values by increments of ten.
Note: If Shift Lock is on when adjusting parameters in the setup menu, it will remain on after exiting the
setup mode.
LOGO QUICK SELECTS
Logo quick selects are quick access keys used to access up to ten assigned logos. Pressing the Logo
quick select button once fades the assigned logo in. Pressing the Logo quick select button once again
fades the assigned logo out. When a Logo quick select is active the LED above the button illuminates.
The LED’s above each button are used to indicate the status of two Logo quick selects. Therefore,
when shift lock is on, the state of the LED will reflect the status of the second Logo quick select.
ARROWS
The arrow keys are used to scroll through the available logos stored within the unit or in the setup
menu to choose setup options and change setup option values.
SELECT
Select is similar to the “enter” key on a standard PC keyboard. The button is used to confirm
operations, save settings, confirm choices etc.
SETUP
Each logo has independent setup options. Use the arrow buttons to select the logo you wish to affect
prior to entering the setup menu.
Press the setup button to enter the setup menu. Use the arrow buttons to cycle through the available
setup options. Press the select button to choose the currently displayed setup option; the current
value for that setup option will be displayed. Use the arrow keys to change the value. Press the select
button to save the change or the setup button to cancel the change or exit that setup option. Press the
setup button again to exit the setup menu completely. Note: Logos cannot be faded in or out while
the setup menu is active.

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• Fade In Time – this is the rate at which a logo will fade in. The range for this option is 0 to 600
frames. Note: 1 frame is equal to approximately 33ms.
• Hold Time – this is the number of frames a logo will be displayed for before automatically being
faded out. The range is 0 to 600 frames. Note: 1 frame is equal to approximately 33ms. A value of
zero will keep the logo on indefinitely. Note: Only values of 1 through 600 will cause the logo to
fade out automatically.
• Fade Out Time – this is the rate at which a logo will fade out. The range for this option is 0 to 600
frames. Note: 1 frame is equal to approximately 33ms.
•
Transparency – this is the transparency setting for the logo. The range for this option is 0 to 100 units
where 100 equals 100% foreground and 0 equals 100% background.
Horizontal – the horizontal position of the current logo can be adjusted via this option. The position is
referenced to the left most edge of the logo. The range for this option varies depending on video
standard selected.
Vertical – the vertical position of the current logo can be adjusted via this option. The position is
referenced to the top edge of the logo. The range for this option varies depending on video standard
selected.
GPI – use the option to assign a GPI connection to a specific logo. The assigned logo can be faded in
and out using its associated GPI connection. There are four GPI’s available to choose from. GPI’s
can be reassigned without having to remove a previous association. GPO1 is used to indicate the
keyer status. GPO1 is triggered when the keyer circuitry is active. The keyer circuitry is active when
one or more logos is being displayed and during any logo transitions. Valid settings for the GPI are as
follows:
None A B C D
• Quick Select – use this option to assign a logo quick select button to a specific logo. The
assigned logo can be faded in and out using the logo quick select button. Logo quick selects can
be reassigned without having to remove a previous association.
• Delete – use this option to permanently delete the currently selected logo from memory. Press the
select button once to invoke the option. Press the select button a second time to confirm the
operation. After deleting a Logo, you automatically leave setup mode.
Note: You can not delete a Logo while it is actively keyed, please fade the desired Logo out before
attempting to delete it.
System Setup
Standard – used to change the video standard.
Upgrade – used to invoke the firmware upgrade routine. Press the upgrade button once to invoke the
option. Press the select button a second time to confirm the operation. The unit will now expect new
firmware to be uploaded via the RS-232 port located on the rear panel. Once the new firmware has
been uploaded the frame will perform a quick soft boot and restart. If the firmware hasn’t been upload
within fifty seconds the upgrade routine will time-out and the unit will perform a warm boot.
FADE CONTROLS
• in – used to fade in the currently selected logo.

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• out – used to fade out the currently selected logo.
• all out – used to fade all active logos out. The logos will fade out using their individual fade out
time settings.
• prog black – used to fade all active logos out and then fade the program video to black. The
logos will fade out using their individual fade out time settings. (Not yet implemented)
PANEL LOCK
The LOCK feature functions as a global panel lock. All front panel controls except the LOCK button
are inhibited when LOCK is enabled. Pressing the LOCK button will toggle the LOCK state ON and
OFF.
BYPASS (if installed)
Pressing the bypass button will force the relay on the input of the I/O module to disengage. This will
route the incoming video directly out through the relay bypass output connector. The LED above the
Bypass button illuminates to indicate that the unit is in manual Bypass. Pressing the button once
again energizes the relay allowing the input video to pass through the Logo Inserter. The bypass relay
will disengage if the frame loses power preserving the video output stream. Note: Only the bypass
output connector is bypass relay protected, the other two outputs will not function on a power loss.
2.4Front Panel Indicators
MAIN DISPLAY
This, sixteen character display is used to show menu items, setting values, mode selections etc.
SHIFT LOCK
When illuminated, this LED indicates that the second bank of Logo quick selects is accessible. The
Shift Lock button is used to toggle the state of this indicator.
LOGO QUICK SELECTS
When illuminated these LED’s indicate which Logo quick selects are currently active.
KEYER ACTIVE
When illuminated, this LED indicates that the keyer circuitry is active. The keyer circuitry is active
when one or more logos is being displayed and during any logo transitions.

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GPI ENABLED
When illuminated, this LED indicates that the GPI functions are enabled. When disabled, control is via
the front panel or optional remote panels only. GPI functions can be disabled through the setup menu.
PSU STATUS
When the LED is on it indicates that the associated power supply is plugged in and the 12V DC main
is functioning.
LOGO IN
Indicates that the current logo is faded in. Both the Logo in and Logo out LED’s will illuminate during
the fade process.
LOGO OUT
Indicates that the current logo is faded out. Both the Logo in and Logo out LED’s will illuminate during
the fade process.
ALL OUT
Indicates that all logos have been faded out at once via the Fade all out button.
PROG BLACK
Indicates that all logos have been faded out at once and the program video has been faded to black
via the Fade prog black button.
PANEL LOCK
Indicates that the panel is locked. In this state all front panel buttons are disabled except for the panel
lock button.
BYPASS
Indicates that the unit is in bypass mode i.e. the program video is passing directly through the bypass
relay to the bypass video output BNC.

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3. InstaLogo Software
3.1Welcome to InstaLogo™
InstaLogo™ is the PC portion of the Evertz Logo Inserter package. The software is used to Import
graphic files created from professional graphics programs and transfers them to the Logo Inserter. The
software is a utility for converting existing files from RGB to the YCbCr format used in the video
domain. The original creation of these files must be done with other software. Once the files are
created you can import and convert the files for use with your Evertz Logo Inserter. Please see (Primer
on Creating Logos) for more information on the logo creation process.
Here are some guidelines for preparing a logo file to install into the Evertz HD9525LG Logo Inserter:
1. Best results are achieved when you supply both the fill and the key as two separate files. Make
sure that the H/V sizes of both files are the same. Make sure that the position of both the fill and
the key within the file, is the same.
2. Please draw the logo on a black background.
3. Try to keep the logo under 270 lines by 512 pixels.
4. Anti-alias all edges within the logo. Try to not anti-alias the outer edges (where the keying will take
place).
5. Keep all lines thicker than 2 pixels wide, 2 lines high. The line will flicker and/or have funny edge
artifacts if they are too thin.
6. Format the logo into a 24 bit per pixel GBR bitmap image.
7. Supported files are UNCOMPRESSED: .BMP, .TGA, and .TIFF formats.
8. We are field one dominant and start on a Y/C co-located sample. This means that the first pixel of
the first line will be in the first field and the first pixel will be a Y,Cr,Cb co-located sample.
See (Logo Preparation) for more information on Preparing Logos
See (Primer on Creating Logos) for more information on Designing Logos
See (File Utilities) for more information on Transferring Logos to the 9525DSK

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3.2Step by Step Logos
InstaLogo™ includes an online checklist. To view the Checklist, select "Help" from the drop down
menus and select "Check List". The steps outlined on the checklist are automatically checked as the
steps are completed. For easy Logos follow the checklist from top to bottom.
Checklist Items:
File Preparation Checklist: (see File Preparation for more information)
Set Video Standard
Get a Graphic for Import (required)
Check boxe(s) and press Format (required)
Set Effects (optional)
Set GPI (optional)
Set Quick Select (optional)
Save File for Transfer (required)
File Transfer Checklist (see File Utilities for more information)
Preview File for Transfer (required)
Set Communications Options (default: turbo, Com 1 or USB if enabled)
Send Logo to Hardware (required)
3.3Logo Preparation
The Logo Preparation page is used for importing graphics files and preparing them for conversion to
the Inserter hardware format.

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Buttons:
Get Logo: Getting a logo is the starting point for the InstaLogo™ program. Click this
button and you are presented with the standard windows file selection box.
Simply select your logo file and the software will start the import process. After the Logo file is
imported, InstaLogo™ will prompt you to load the associated Key file and again present the standard
windows file selection box. When the import process is done you will see your Logo and associated
Key displayed in the Logo Preview Section.
Format Logo: Once you have imported and placed your Logo you will need to format it.
The process of formatting scales the amount of data to match the amount of data the Logo Inserter is
expecting. The original color information and the positioning of the Logo are unaffected by the Format
function. If a key file is not supplied then one will be created for you at this time.
Save Logo: After formatting save your file in the EVL file format. This is the native file
format used by the InstaLogo™ software and Logo Inserter hardware. Please note the location of the
saved file, as this information is required when sending logos to the Logo Inserter.
Sections:
Video Standard: This Drop down menu is used to select the video standard for file
creation, changes to this selection change the interface parameters for the Logo Preparation page.