evertz X-9504 User manual

Model X-9504
4 x 1 SDI Router
&
Model X-HD9504
4 x 1 High Definition Router
Instruction Manual
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EVERTZ MICROSYSTEMS LTD.
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Version 1.3.1 Feb 2002
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intended solely for the use of purchasers of the X-9504 and X-HD9504 Routers. Evertz Microsystems expressly
prohibits the use of this manual for any purpose other than the operation of the Router.
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.

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

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REVISION HISTORY
REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE
1.0 Original Version June 99
1.1 Updated Menu structure to support GVG Ten XL protocol and GPI Mode Aug 00
1.2 Updated Table 2-4 to correct Pinout labels May 01
1.3 Added support for RS-232 and RS-422 external control July 01
Added Support for GVG Ten XL SMPTE serial control protocol
1.3.1 Added DIP Switch 5 functionality to Table 4-1 Feb 02

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The following document describes the operational changes to the 9504 Series Routers related to
firmware version 1.21. References to the 9504 manual are to version 1.2 printed May 2001.
1. Added Features
• GVG Ten XL SMPTE serial control protocol
• RS-232 and RS-422 external control supported
2. Installation
Table 2-1 in section 2.1.4 has been changed to show the pinout when COM 1 is operated in the RS-422
(485) mode. The new table is shown below.
COM 1 An RS-232 or RS-485 serial interface used for updating the firmware or external serial remote
control. The Setup menu is used to configure the COM 1 port for external control or firmware
updating and to configure the port for RS-485 or RS-232 operation. (See section 3.3.)
This COM1 port has a female 9 pin D with the following pinout
Pin
#
Name Description
1 GND Chassis ground
2 TxD/Tx- RS-232 Transmit Output / RS-422 Tx-(A)
3 RxD/Rx- RS-232 Receive Input / RS-422 Rx-(A)
4
5 Sig Gnd RS-232 Signal Ground
6
7 RTS/Rx+ RS-232 RTS Input / RS-422 Rx+(B)
8 CTS/Tx+ RS-232 CTS Output / RS-422 Tx+(B)
9
Table 2-1: COM 1 Pin Definitions
Note that when the control port is configured for RS-485 (RS-4222) operation an adapter cable with the
pinout shown in Table 2-5 will be required for connection to an edit controller with a SMPTE 207M
standard control port. Consult the technical information for your controller device to make sure you have
wired the cable correctly.

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Router End Controller End
9 pin D
Male
Pin Belden
9729
9 pin D
Male
Pin
1 1
Tx- 2 -------1a------ Rx- 2
Rx+ 7 -------2b------ Tx+ 3
---drain 2---- RxGnd 4
Gnd 5
---drain 1---- TxGnd 6
Tx+ 8 -------1b----- Rx+ 7
Rx- 3 -------2a------ Tx- 8
9 9
Frame Gnd Shield ---drain 1---- Frame Gnd Shield
Table 2-5: RS422 Remote Control Adapter Cable
3. Menu Structure Changed to add new features.
Figure 3-2 in the menu system overview in section 3.3 has been changed to support the new features.
The new menu structure is shown below.
Video Reference Ntsc Pal 1080i/59.94 1080i/50 1080p/23.98(sF) 720p/59.94
Ref Align Line 1 align
Switchover line 10
External Control Gvg ten xl ASCII Gvg ten xl SMPTE
Baud Rate 38400 19200 9600
Serial Format 8.n.1 8.o.1 8.e.1 7.n.1 7.o.1 7.e.1
Serial Address 00
Serial Control Master Slave
Serial Standard RS-232 RS-485
GPO1 Assignment Switch trig Gen missing Psu alarm
GPO2 Assignment Switch trig Gen missing Psu alarm
GPI Mode Default Input #1 Hold Selection
Display level 0
Factory reset SEL+STATUS=RESET
Update Software? Erase alert
Figure 3-1: Overview of the Setup Menu
The relevant sections of 3.3 have been updated or inserted.

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3.1.1. Selecting the External Remote Control Protocol
External Control Gvg ten xl ASCII Gvg ten XL SMPTE
This menu item is used to select the protocol used for control by routing switcher control devices. The
External Control, Baud Rate, Serial Format, and Serial Address settings must be set to match the desired
control protocol. The Serial Standard settings must be set to the correct serial communications standard
in use by the controller. The 9504 series routers can also serve as controllers by setting the Serial Control
menu item to master.
3.1.2. Selecting the Serial Data Standard
Serial Standard RS-232 RS-485
This menu item is used to select whether the electrical connection of the External control port follows the
RS-232 or RS-485 standard. The External Control, Baud Rate, Serial Control and Serial Format settings
must be set to match the desired control protocol.

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X-9504 and X-HD9504 Series Router Manual
Revision 1.3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. OVERVIEW...................................................................................................................................1-1
1.1. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL..................................................................................................1-1
1.2. GLOSSARY..............................................................................................................................1-2

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