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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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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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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1. OVERVIEW
The X-9504 and X-HD9504 series four input routing switchers provide a convenient, low cost way to route
Standard and High definition serial digital signals. The X-9504 series routers are used for 270, 360 &
540Mb/s standard definition serial digital signals, while the X-HD9504 routers are used for 1.5Gb/s HDTV
serial digital signals. The units are available in the following versions:
Model Video Type AES Audio Option
X-9504 Standard Def No
X-9504-AES-C Standard Def Yes
X-9504-ATSC SMPTE 310M No
X-HD9504 High Def No
X-HD9504-AES-C High Def Yes
X-9504-AES-X ----- Yes
The X-9540-AES-X is a special version that has two AES channels only (no video) It is a slave to the
either of the AES versions to extend the number of AES channels to 4.
The router electronics is housed in a 1RU rack mount frame and is controlled from the built-in front panel
controls. Each model can also be purchased with an optional rack mount remote control panel that
replaces the built-in control panel. All units can also be controlled by contact closures on the GPI control
port or through the RS-232 serial remote control port using industry standard switcher protocols.
Features:
• Standard definition units support SMPTE 259M (270Mb/s,360Mb/s,540Mb/s) video signals
• ATSC units support SMPTE 310M video signals
• High definition units support SMPTE 292M (1.5 Gb/s) video signals
• Units can be genlocked, from an external source so that a “clean switch” can be achieved.
• Switch point is fully dynamic and controllable from the front panel.
• Video input presence detection displayable on the front panel.
• Remote control panel option available.
• Parallel GPI and RS-232 serial control.
• Programmable source input names available on the front panel.
• 2 channel AES router option available. (9504 and HD9504 versions only)
• 2 channel AES only version (X9504-AES-X) extends number of AES channels to 4
• Audio follow video or audio break away modes
• Optional video input relay bypass for power failure bypass protection.
• Optional dual power supply configuration.
• Field upgradeable firmware as new features become available
1.1. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
This manual is organized into 5 chapters: Overview, Installation, Operation, Technical Description and
Serial Protocol. This chapter contains a quick summary of the router features and a glossary to define
concepts and terms used throughout the remainder of the manual.

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Chapter 2 gives a detailed description of the rear panel connectors, and how the Router should be
connected into your system.
Chapter 3 gives a detailed description of the operation of the front panel controls, starting with an
overview of the pushbuttons and front panel indicators. The operation of the router using the optional
remote control panel is identical to the front panel.
Chapter 4 gives an overview of how to update the firmware in the unit and other technical issues.
Chapter 5 is a programmer’s reference to the serial control protocol.
Items of special note are indicated with a double box like this.
1.2. GLOSSARY
CCIR-601 (This document now known as ITU-R601). An international standard for component digital
television from which was derived SMPTE 125M and EBU 3246-E standards. CCIR-601
defines the sampling systems, matrix values and filter characteristics for both Y, B-Y, R-Y and
RGB component digital television signals.
SERIAL DIGITAL Digital information that is transmitted in serial form. Often used informally to refer to
serial digital television signals.
4Fsc: Four times subcarrier sampling rate uses in composite digital systems. In NTSC this is 14.3
MHz. In PAL this is 17.7 MHz.
4:2:2 A commonly used term for a component digital video format. The details of the format are
specified in the CCIR-601 standard. The numerals 4:2:2 denote the ratio of the sampling
frequencies of the luminance channel to the two colour difference channels. For every four
luminance samples, there are two samples of each colour difference channel.
SDI An abbreviation for serial digital interface, this acronym is most commonly used to refer to
Standard definition serial digital television video signals up to 540 Mb/s.
HDTV An abbreviation for high definition television, this acronym is most commonly used to refer to
High definition serial digital television video signals at 1.485 Gb/s.
AES: (Audio Engineering Society): A professional organization that recommends standards for
the audio industries.
AES/EBU:Informal name for a digital audio standard established jointly by the Audio Engineering Society
and the European Broadcasting Union organizations.
ANALOG: An adjective describing any signal that varies continuously as opposed to a digital signal that
contains discrete levels representing digits 0 and 1.
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A-TO D CONVERTER (ANALOG-TO-DIGITAL): A circuit that uses digital sampling to convert an
analog signal into a digital representation of that signal.
BIT: A binary representation of 0 or 1. One of the quantized levels of a pixel.
BIT PARALLEL: Byte-wise transmission of digital video down a multi-conductor cable where each
pair of wires carries a single bit. This standard is covered under SMPTE 125M, EBU 3267-E
and CCIR 656.
BIT SERIAL: Bit-wise transmission of digital video down a single conductor such as coaxial cable. May
also be sent through fiber optics. This standard is covered under SMPTE 259M and CCIR
656.
BIT STREAM:A continuous series of bits transmitted on a line.
BYTE: A complete set of quantized levels containing all the bits. Bytes consisting of 8 to 10 bits per
sample are typical in digital video systems.
CABLE EQUALIZATION: The process of altering the frequency response of a video amplifier to
compensate for high frequency losses in coaxial cable.
CCIR (International Radio Consultative Committee) An international standards committee. (This
organization is now known as ITU.)
CCIR-601:(This document now known as ITU-R601). An international standard for component digital
television from which was derived SMPTE 125M and EBU 3246-E standards. CCIR-601
defines the sampling systems, matrix values and filter characteristics for both Y, B-Y, R-Y and
RGB component digital television signals.
CCIR-656 (This document now known as ITU-R656). The physical parallel and serial interconnect
scheme for CCIR-601. CCIR-656 defines the parallel connector pinouts as well as the
blanking, sync and multiplexing schemes used in both parallel and serial interfaces. It reflects
definitions found in EBU Tech 3267 (for 625 line systems) and SMPTE 125M (parallel 525 line
systems) and SMPTE 259M (serial 525 line systems).
CLIFF EFFECT (also referred to as the ‘digital cliff’) This is a phenomenon found in digital video
systems that describes the sudden deterioration of picture quality due to excessive bit errors,
often caused by excessive cable lengths. The digital signal will be perfect even though one of
its signal parameters is approaching or passing the specified limits. At a given moment
however, the parameter will reach a point where the data can no longer be interpreted
correctly, and the picture will be totally unrecognizable.
COMPONENT ANALOG: The non-encoded output of a camera, video tape recorder, etc., consisting
of the three primary colour signals: red, green, and blue (RGB) that together convey all
necessary picture information. In some component video formats these three components
have been translated into a luminance signal and two colour difference signals, for example Y,
B-Y, R-Y.

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COMPONENT DIGITAL: A digital representation of a component analog signal set, most often Y, B-
Y, R-Y. The encoding parameters are specified by CCIR-601. The parallel interface is
specified by CCIR-656 and SMPTE 125M.
COMPOSITE ANALOG: An encoded video signal such as NTSC or PAL video, that includes
horizontal and vertical synchronizing information.
COMPOSITE DIGITAL: A digitally encoded video signal, such as NTSC or PAL video that includes
horizontal and vertical synchronizing information.
D1: A component digital video recording format that uses data conforming to the CCIR-601
standard. Records on 19 mm magnetic tape. (Often used incorrectly to refer to component
digital video.)
D2: A composite digital video recording format that uses data conforming to SMPTE 244M.
Records on 19 mm magnetic tape. (Often used incorrectly to refer to composite digital video.)
D3: A composite digital video recording format that uses data conforming to SMPTE 244M.
Records on 1/2" magnetic tape.
EBU (European Broadcasting Union): An organization of European broadcasters that among other
activities provides technical recommendations for the 625/50 line television systems.
EBU TECH 3267-E: The EBU recommendation for the parallel interface of 625 line digital video signal.
This is a revision of the earlier EBU Tech 3246-E standard that was in turn derived from CCIR-
601.
EDH: Error Detection and Handling (EDH) is defined in SMPTE RP-165 as a method of determining
when bit errors have occurred along the digital video path. According to RP-165, two error
detection checkwords are used, one for active picture samples, and the other on a full field of
samples. Three sets of flags are used to convey information regarding detected errors, to
facilitate identification of faulty equipment or cabling. One set of flags is associated with each
checkword, and the third is used to evaluate ancillary data integrity. The checkwords and flags
are combined into a special error detection data packet that is included as ancillary data in the
serial digital signal.
EMBEDDED AUDIO: Digital audio is multiplexed onto a serial digital video data stream.
GVG TEN-XL:A 10 x 1 router made by the Grass Valley Group. The serial control protocol used for this
router has become an industry standard. The control protocol used to control the Evertz 95XX
series routers is an extension of this protocol.
ITU: The United Nations regulatory body governing all forms of communications. ITU-R (previously
CCIR) regulates the radio frequency spectrum, while ITU-T (previously CCITT) deals with the
telecommunications standards.
ITU-R601: See CCIR601

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PIXEL: The smallest distinguishable and resolvable area in a video image. A single point on the
screen. In digital video, a single sample of the picture. Derived from the words picture
element.
RESOLUTION: The number of bits (four, eight, ten, etc.) determines the resolution of the signal.
Eight bits is the minimum resolution for broadcast television signals.
4 bits = a resolution of 1 in 16.
8 bits = a resolution of 1 in 256.
10 bits = a resolution of 1 in 1024.
SERIAL DIGITAL: Digital information that is transmitted in serial form. Often used informally to refer to
serial digital television signals.
SMPTE (Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers): A professional organization that
recommends standards for the film and television industries.
SMPTE 125M: The SMPTE standard for bit parallel digital interface for component video signals.
SMPTE 125M defines the parameters required to generate and distribute component video
signals on a parallel interface.
SMPTE 244M: The SMPTE standard for bit parallel digital interface for composite video signals.
SMPTE 244M defines the parameters required to generate and distribute composite video
signals on a parallel interface.
SMPTE 259M: The SMPTE standard for 525 line serial digital component and composite
interfaces.
SMPTE 292M: The SMPTE standard for 1125 line serial digital high definition video interfaces.
SMPTE 299M: The SMPTE standard for embedding AES audio into SMPTE 292M serial digital
high definition video.
TRS-ID: Abbreviation for "Timing Reference Signal Identification". A reference signal used to maintain
timing in composite digital systems. (It is four words long.)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
2. INSTALLATION............................................................................................................................2-1
2.1. REAR PANEL...........................................................................................................................2-1
2.1.1. Digital Video Connections (X-9504)...................................................................................2-1
2.1.2. High Definition Digital Video Connections (X-HD9504)......................................................2-1
2.1.3. AES Audio Connections (optional).....................................................................................2-1
2.1.4. Remote Control Connections.............................................................................................2-2
2.1.5. Gen Lock Video Connections ............................................................................................2-3
2.1.6. Power Connections............................................................................................................2-3
2.2. MOUNTING..............................................................................................................................2-3
2.3. POWER REQUIREMENTS.......................................................................................................2-3
2.3.1. Selecting the Correct Mains Voltage..................................................................................2-3
2.3.2. Changing the Fuses ..........................................................................................................2-3
2.4. CONNECTING THE REMOTE CONTROL PANEL ..................................................................2-4
2.5. CONNECTING THE GENERAL PURPOSE INPUTS AND OUTPUTS.....................................2-5
2.6. CONTROLLING THE ROUTER USING THE EXTERNAL SERIAL PROTOCOL.....................2-9
2.6.1. Connecting the Router to a Grass Valley Ten XL Control Device......................................2-9
2.6.2. Connecting the X-9504-AES-X AES Extender To The Main Router.................................2-10
Figures
Figure 2-1: Rear Panel Layout...........................................................................................................2-1
Figure 2-2: General Purpose I/O Schematic......................................................................................2-6
Figure 2-3: Powering the General Purpose Input Opto Isolators from the Router..............................2-7
Figure 2-4: Powering the General Purpose Input Opto Isolators from an External Power Supply......2-7
Figure 2-5: Powering the General Purpose Output Opto Isolators from the Router...........................2-8
Figure 2-6: Powering the General Purpose Output Opto Isolators from an External Power Supply...2-8
Tables
Table 2-1: COM 1 Pin Definitions ......................................................................................................2-2
Table 2-2: GPIO/COM2 Pin Definitions .............................................................................................2-2
Table 2-3: GPIO/COM2 Y Adapter Cable (WA-S36) .........................................................................2-4
Table 2-4: Remote Control Panel Extender Cable.............................................................................2-5
Table 2-5: 9504 to GVG Router RS-422 Cable..................................................................................2-9
Table 2-6: Master 9504 to Slave 9504 Cable...................................................................................2-10

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2. INSTALLATION
2.1. REAR PANEL
Figure 2-1: Rear Panel Layout
The following sections describe the purpose of the rear panel connectors of the X-9504 and X-HD9504
4 X 1 Router. Sections 2.1.1 to 2.1.6 describe the specific signals that should be connected to the units.
2.1.1. Digital Video Connections (X-9504)
IN 1, IN 2, IN 3, IN 4 input connectors for 10-bit serial digital video signals, compatible with the SMPTE
259M standard (SMPTE 310M for the ATSC version). The IN 1 connector may be bypass
protected through an optional bypass relay.
OUT output connector for the Video router section. Video from the selected VIDEO Input bus will be
available on this output.
2.1.2. High Definition Digital Video Connections (X-HD9504)
IN 1, IN 2, IN 3, IN 4 input connectors for 10-bit serial digital high definition video signals, compatible with
the SMPTE 292M standard. The IN 1 connector may be bypass protected through an optional
bypass relay.
OUT output connector for the Video router section. Video from the selected VIDEO Input bus will be
available on this output.
2.1.3. AES Audio Connections (optional)
When the optional AES routers are installed there are two sets of AES audio connections labeled AES
Router A and AES Router B.
IN 1, IN 2, IN 3, IN 4 input connectors for unbalanced AES Digital Audio, compatible with the SMPTE
276M standard.
OUT output connector for the AES router. Audio from the selected AUDIO Input bus will be
available on this output.

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2.1.4. Remote Control Connections
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
GPI / COM 2 This female high density 15 pin D is dual function connector. Some of the pins function as
an RS-422 serial interface to the optional remote control panel. The remainder of the pins
form an opto-isolated Parallel port with 5 inputs and 3 outputs. A Y cable adapter is shipped
with the 9504 remote control panel to facilitate connection of the remote panel and GPIO at the
same time.
Pin
# Name Description
1 GND Chassis ground
2 TX- * RS-422 Transmit – Output
3 GPO1 General purpose output 1
4 GPO2 General purpose output 2
5 GPI3 General purpose input 3
6 RX- * RS-422 Receive – Input
7 TX+ * RS-422 Transmit + Output
8 GPI1 General purpose input 1
9 GPI4 General purpose input 4
10 GP+5V +5V from general purpose interface board
11 RX+ * RS-422 Receive + Input
12 GPI5 General purpose input 5
13 GPO3 General purpose output 3 (not used)
14 GPI2 General purpose input 2
15 Vext External voltage source for GPI’s
Table 2-2: GPIO/COM2 Pin Definitions