evertz X1201S User manual

X1200 Series Routers
Instruction Manual
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Version 1.3.2, Feb 2003
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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

X1200 Series Router Manual
REVISION HISTORY
REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE
1.0 Original Version Oct 01
1.1 Changes for X1201 routers and SoftSwitchrouters Jan 02
1.2 More descriptions added re SoftSwitchtiming set-ups, Chapter 7 added Jan 02
1.2.1 Corrections to table 2-2, 2-4 and 2-5, Table 2-6 Added Feb 02
1.2.2 Features current for firmware version 1.1 build 23 May 02
Added Input Label File menu item for uploading Label Text files
1.3 Added information about Embedded SoftSwitchJan 03
Added information about SoftSwitchon HD routers
1.3.1 Added clarification of Video switch line for HD routers Feb 03
1.3.2 Changed Block diagrams, added diagrams for Embedded SoftSwitchFeb 03
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. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ................................................................................................ 1-6
1.2. GLOSSARY............................................................................................................................. 1-6
2. INSTALLATION................................................................................................................................ 2-1
2.1. REAR PANEL.......................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.1.1. Standard Definition Digital Video Connections (X1200S) ............................................ 2-1
2.1.2. High Definition Digital Video Connections (X1202H) ................................................... 2-1
2.1.3. AES Audio Connections ............................................................................................... 2-2
2.1.3.1. Audio Connections on Router Models with the AES Option Fitted. ............. 2-2
2.1.3.2. Audio Connections On Early Router Models With The AES Option Fitted.
(two breakout panels shipped)..................................................................... 2-2
2.1.3.3. Audio Connections on Router Models with the AES4 Option Fitted. ........... 2-3
2.1.4. Reference Connections................................................................................................ 2-3
2.1.5. Remote Control Connections ....................................................................................... 2-3
2.1.6. Power Connections ...................................................................................................... 2-5
2.2. MOUNTING ............................................................................................................................. 2-5
2.3. POWER REQUIREMENTS...................................................................................................... 2-5
2.3.1. Selecting the Correct Mains Voltage ............................................................................ 2-5
2.3.2. Changing the Fuses ..................................................................................................... 2-6
2.4. CONNECTING THE REMOTE CONTROL PANEL ................................................................ 2-6
2.4.1. Connecting The Primary Remote Control Panel (RCP Version) .................................. 2-6
2.4.2. Connecting A Second Remote Control Panel .............................................................. 2-7
2.5. CONNECTING THE GENERAL PURPOSE INPUTS AND OUTPUTS .................................. 2-7
2.5.1. Connecting the General Purpose Inputs ...................................................................... 2-8
2.5.2. Connecting the General Purpose Outputs ................................................................... 2-9
2.5.3. GPI/O Examples........................................................................................................... 2-9
2.6. CONTROLLING THE ROUTER USING THE EXTERNAL SERIAL PROTOCOL................ 2-10
2.6.1. Connecting the Router to a Grass Valley Ten XL ASCII Control Device ................... 2-10
3. OPERATION..................................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.1. OVERVIEW OF THE FRONT PANEL DISPLAY AND CONTROLS ...................................... 3-1
3.1.1. Video Router Controls .................................................................................................. 3-1
3.1.2. Setup Key Group.......................................................................................................... 3-1
3.1.3. Front Panel Display Messages..................................................................................... 3-2
3.2. OVERVIEW OF FRONT PANEL OPERATION....................................................................... 3-2
3.2.1. Audio Follow Video Switching (AFV)............................................................................ 3-2
3.2.2. Breakaway Audio On An Audio Follow Video Group ................................................... 3-3
3.2.3. Independent Audio Bus Switching ............................................................................... 3-4
3.3. FRONT PANEL SETUP MENU ............................................................................................... 3-4
3.4. NAGIVATING THE SETUP MENU.......................................................................................... 3-5
3.5. FRONT PANEL SETUP MENU – MAIN MENU ...................................................................... 3-6
3.6. CONFIGURING THE ROUTER REFERENCES...................................................................... 3-6
3.6.1. Setting up the Video Reference ................................................................................... 3-7

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3.6.2. Setting up the Video Output Timing
(SoftSwitchand Embedded SoftSwitchrouters only) ............................................ 3-7
3.6.3. Setting up the Video Line Synchronizer Timing
(SoftSwitchand Embedded SoftSwitchequipped routers only)............................. 3-8
3.6.4. Setting up the AES Audio Reference
(SoftSwitchand Embedded SoftSwitchequipped routers only)............................. 3-8
3.7. CONFIGURING THE VIDEO AND AUDIO TRANSITIONS .................................................... 3-9
3.7.1. Configuring The Switch Line ........................................................................................ 3-9
3.7.2. Enabling The Video Line Synchronizer On For Clean Video Switches
(SoftSwitchand Embedded SoftSwitchequipped routers only)........................... 3-10
3.7.3. Enabling The AES Audio SoftSwitchFor Clean Audio Switches
(SoftSwitchand Embedded SoftSwitchequipped routers only)........................... 3-10
3.7.4. Enabling The Embedded Audio SoftSwitchFor Clean Audio Switches
(Embedded SoftSwitchequipped routers only)....................................................... 3-11
3.8. CONFIGURING THE VIDEO AND AUDIO INPUTS.............................................................. 3-11
3.8.1. Setting the Configuration of the AES Router Section
(Early X1202H-AES Routers with 2 breakout panels only) ........................................ 3-12
3.8.2. Setting up the Audio Follow Video Groups................................................................. 3-12
3.8.3. Configuring Which Inputs Are Active.......................................................................... 3-13
3.8.4. Configuring What To Do When There Is No Video Input Present .............................. 3-13
3.8.5. Configuring The Router Video Standard
(HD SoftSwitchand Embedded SoftSwitchequipped routers only) ................... 3-14
3.9. LABELING THE VIDEO AND AUDIO INPUTS..................................................................... 3-14
3.9.1. Uploading/Downloading Input Labels from a Text File............................................... 3-14
3.9.2. Changing the Input Labels from the Front Panel........................................................ 3-15
3.10. CONFIGURING THE VIDEO OUTPUTS (HD ROUTERS ONLY)......................................... 3-15
3.10.1. Selecting the Reclocking Mode of the HD Video Outputs (HD Routers only) ............ 3-15
3.11. MANUALLY ACTIVATING THE BYPASS RELAYS ............................................................ 3-15
3.11.1. Manually Activating All the Bypass Relays................................................................. 3-16
3.12. CONFIGURING THE GENERAL PURPOSE INPUTS (GPI) ................................................ 3-16
3.12.1. How to Override (Temporarily Disable) the GPI Functions ........................................ 3-16
3.12.2. How to turn off the GPI Override (Return the GPIs to their Programmed Functions) 3-16
3.12.3. Configuring the Encoding mode for the GPI Inputs.................................................... 3-17
3.12.3.1. Standard GPI Encoding ............................................................................. 3-17
3.12.3.2. HEX GPI Encoding..................................................................................... 3-17
3.12.3.3. AFV HEX GPI Encoding............................................................................. 3-18
3.12.4. Configuring Whether the GPI Inputs are Edge or Level Activated ............................. 3-19
3.12.5. Programming the GPI Inputs Functions ..................................................................... 3-20
3.13. CONFIGURING THE GENERAL PURPOSE OUTPUTS (GPO)........................................... 3-20
3.13.1. How to Override (Temporarily Disable) the GPO Functions ...................................... 3-21
3.13.2. How to turn off the GPO Override (Return the GPOs to their Programmed Functions)3-
21
3.13.3. Configuring the Encoding mode for the GPO Outputs ............................................... 3-21
3.13.3.1. HEX GPO Encoding................................................................................... 3-21
3.13.4. Configuring Whether the GPO Outputs are Latched or Momentary........................... 3-22
3.13.5. Programming the GPO Output Functions .................................................................. 3-22

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3.14. CONFIGURING THE REMOTE CONTROL PORT OPERATION......................................... 3-22
3.14.1. Selecting the Baud Rate for Remote Control Port...................................................... 3-23
3.14.2. Selecting the Serial Data Format for the Remote Control Port .................................. 3-23
3.14.3. Selecting the Serial Control Address.......................................................................... 3-24
3.14.4. Selecting the Serial Data Control Mode ..................................................................... 3-24
3.14.5. Selecting the External Remote Control Protocol ........................................................ 3-24
3.15. SAVING AND RECALLING CONFIGURATION PRESETS ................................................. 3-25
3.15.1. How to Restore the Factory Default Settings ............................................................. 3-25
3.15.2. How to Recall a Saved User Preset Configuration..................................................... 3-25
3.15.3. How to Save the Router Configuration to a User Preset............................................ 3-26
3.16. MANAGING THE ROUTER FIRMWARE .............................................................................. 3-26
3.16.1. Reading the Router Firmware Version ....................................................................... 3-26
3.16.2. How to Update the Router Firmware.......................................................................... 3-26
4. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION............................................................................................................ 4-1
4.1. SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................................... 4-1
4.1.1. Video Specifications (X1200S Series).......................................................................... 4-1
4.1.1.1. SD Video Inputs ........................................................................................... 4-1
4.1.1.2. SD Video Outputs ........................................................................................ 4-1
4.1.2. Video Specifications (X1200H Series) ......................................................................... 4-2
4.1.2.1. HD Video Inputs........................................................................................... 4-2
4.1.2.2. HD Video Outputs ........................................................................................ 4-2
4.1.3. Video Reference .......................................................................................................... 4-2
4.1.4. AES Audio Inputs ......................................................................................................... 4-3
4.1.5. AES Audio Outputs ...................................................................................................... 4-3
4.1.6. DARS Reference (SoftSwitchand Embedded SoftSwitchequipped routers only) 4-3
4.1.7. GPI Control Port ........................................................................................................... 4-3
4.1.8. Serial Remote Control .................................................................................................. 4-3
4.1.9. Electrical....................................................................................................................... 4-4
4.1.10. Physical........................................................................................................................ 4-4
4.2. UPGRADING FIRMWARE ...................................................................................................... 4-4
4.2.1. Step 1 – Terminal Program Setup................................................................................ 4-4
4.2.1.1. Step 2 – Invoke Upload Mode Via The Front Panel..................................... 4-5
4.2.1.2. Step 3 – Invoke Upload Mode From The Terminal Program ....................... 4-5
4.2.2. Step 4 – Uploading the new firmware .......................................................................... 4-6
4.2.3. Step 5 – Completing the Upgrade ................................................................................ 4-6
4.3. UPLOADING ROUTER INPUT LABELS FROM A TEXT FILE .............................................. 4-6
4.3.1. Step 1 – Terminal Program Setup................................................................................ 4-7
4.3.2. Step 2 – Download the Current Labels from the Router .............................................. 4-7
4.3.3. Step 3 – Editing the Label Text File ............................................................................. 4-7
4.3.4. Step 4 – Upload the New Label file to the Router ........................................................ 4-8
4.3.5. Sample Label Text Files............................................................................................... 4-9

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5. SERIAL CONTROL OF THE ROUTERS ......................................................................................... 5-1
5.1. GVG TEN-XL ASCII PROTOCOL ........................................................................................... 5-1
5.1.1. Serial Data Format ....................................................................................................... 5-1
5.1.2. Definitions..................................................................................................................... 5-2
5.1.3. Command Formats....................................................................................................... 5-3
5.1.3.1. Write or Take Command .............................................................................. 5-3
5.1.3.2. Read or Query Command ............................................................................ 5-3
5.1.3.3. Reply Command String ................................................................................ 5-3
5.1.4. Command Examples: ................................................................................................... 5-3
5.1.4.1. Input Selection – Audio Follow Mode........................................................... 5-4
5.1.4.2. Input Selection – Breakaway Mode.............................................................. 5-4
5.1.4.3. Router Status Request................................................................................. 5-4
6. VIDEO AND AUDIO OUTPUT CONFIGURATIONS........................................................................ 6-1
6.1. MODEL X1201 - 12 X 1 OUTPUT CONFIGURATIONS.......................................................... 6-1
6.2. MODEL X1202 - 12 X 2 OUTPUT CONFIGURATIONS.......................................................... 6-3
6.3. MODEL X1202 (EARLY VERSIONS WITH 2 BREAKOUT PANELS)
- 12 X 2 OUTPUT CONFIGURATIONS................................................................................... 6-7
7. VIDEO TIMING CONSIDERATIONS................................................................................................ 7-1
7.1. ALL INPUT SIGNALS ARE TIMED TO REFERENCE. .......................................................... 7-1
7.2. INPUT SIGNALS ARE WITHIN TIMED TO WITHIN +/- 1 LINE OF REFERENCE. ............... 7-2
7.3. ALL INPUT SIGNALS ARE TIMED TOGETHER BUT DELAYED 5 LINES FROM
REFERENCE........................................................................................................................... 7-3
7.4. ALL INPUT SIGNALS ARE TIMED WITHIN A RANGE OF +/- 1 LINE
FROM EACH OTHER BUT DELAYED 5 LINES FROM REFERENCE.................................. 7-4
7.5. ALL INPUT SIGNALS ARE TIMED WITHIN A RANGE OF +/- 1 LINE
FROM EACH OTHER BUT DELAYED 5 LINES FROM REFERENCE.................................. 7-5
Figures
Figure 1-1: X1201 Block Diagram ......................................................................................................... 1-3
Figure 1-2: X1201 SoftSwitchBlock Diagram .................................................................................... 1-4
Figure 1-3: X1201 Embedded SoftSwitchBlock Diagram.................................................................. 1-4
Figure 1-4: X1202 Block Diagram ......................................................................................................... 1-5
Figure 1-5: X1202 SoftSwitchBlock Diagram .................................................................................... 1-5
Figure 1-6: X1202 Embedded SoftSwitchBlock Diagram.................................................................. 1-6
Figure 2-1: X1202H-AES4 Rear Panel Layout...................................................................................... 2-1
Figure 2-2: X1202S-AES4 Rear Panel Layout ...................................................................................... 2-1
Figure 2-3: X1202ABO Audio Breakout Panel Layout .......................................................................... 2-2
Figure 2-4: General Purpose I/O Schematic ......................................................................................... 2-7
Figure 2-5: Powering the General Purpose Input Opto-Isolators from the Router ................................ 2-8
Figure 2-6: Powering the General Purpose Input Opto-Isolators from an External Power Supply........ 2-9
Figure 2-7: GPIO Example – Auto Changeover to Input 2 on Loss of Input 1 .................................... 2-10
Figure 3-1: Front Panel Layout.............................................................................................................. 3-1
Figure 3-2: Overview of the Setup Menu............................................................................................... 3-4
Figure 3-3: Switch Line Selection in 59.94 Hz Field Rate Systems ...................................................... 3-9
Figure 3-4: Switch Line Selection in 50 Hz Field Rate Systems ......................................................... 3-10

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Figure 6-1: Model 1201 - Video 1 Output Buss..................................................................................... 6-1
Figure 6-2: Model 1201-AES – Video 1 and associated Audio ............................................................. 6-1
Figure 6-3: Model 1201-AES4 – Video 1 and associated Audio ........................................................... 6-2
Figure 6-4: Model 1202 - Video 1 Output Buss..................................................................................... 6-3
Figure 6-5: Model 1202 - Video 2 Output Buss..................................................................................... 6-3
Figure 6-6: Model 1202-AES – Video 1 and associated Audio ............................................................. 6-4
Figure 6-7: Model 1202-AES – Video 2 and associated Audio ............................................................. 6-4
Figure 6-8: Model 1202-AES4 – Video 1 and associated Audio ........................................................... 6-5
Figure 6-9: Model 1202-AES4 – Video 2 and associated Audio ........................................................... 6-6
Figure 6-10: Model 1202-AES (Early version with AES Mode set to 2(12 x 2))
– Video 1 and associated Audio................................................................................... 6-7
Figure 6-11: Model 1202-AES (Early version with AES Mode set to 2(12 x 2))
– Video 2 and associated Audio.................................................................................. 6-8
Figure 6-12: Model 1202-AES (Early version with AES Mode set to 4(12 x 1)
and default AFV grouping) – Video 1 and associated Audio........................................ 6-9
Figure 6-13: Model 1202-AES (Early version with AES Mode set to 4(12 x 1)
and default AFV grouping) – Video 2 and associated Audio...................................... 6-10
Figure 7-1: Timing Example 1 – Inputs in Time with Reference............................................................ 7-1
Figure 7-2: Timing Example 2 – Inputs in Time with Reference............................................................ 7-2
Figure 7-3: Timing Example 3 – Inputs in Time but Delayed 5 Lines from Reference .......................... 7-3
Figure 7-4: Timing Example 4 – Inputs Not in Time and Delayed from Reference ............................... 7-4
Figure 7-5: Timing Example 5 – Bypass Router for Production Switcher ............................................. 7-5
Tables
Table 1-1: Basic Router Models and Features...................................................................................... 1-1
Table 1-2: SoftSwitchRouter Models................................................................................................. 1-2
Table 1-3: Embedded SoftSwitchRouter Models .............................................................................. 1-2
Table 2-1: Router RS-232 Port Pin Definitions...................................................................................... 2-4
Table 2-2: Router RS-422 Port Pin Definitions...................................................................................... 2-4
Table 2-3: GPI/O Pin Definitions ........................................................................................................... 2-5
Table 2-4: Remote Control Panel Extender Cable ................................................................................ 2-6
Table 2-5: Master 1202 to Slave 1202 Cable – RS-232 Configuration ............................................... 2-11
Table 2-6: Master 1202 to Slave 1202 Cable – RS-422 Configuration ............................................... 2-11
Table 3-1: Standard GPI Encoding Functions..................................................................................... 3-17
Table 3-2: HEX GPI Encoding Functions............................................................................................ 3-18
Table 3-3: HEX Input Selection (HEX and AVF HEX Encoding)......................................................... 3-18
Table 3-4: AFV HEX GPI Encoding Functions.................................................................................... 3-19
Table 3-5: HEX Input Selection for AFV2 (AVF HEX Encoding) ......................................................... 3-19
Table 3-6: HEX Encoded Output Tallies ............................................................................................. 3-22
Table 5-1: Crosspoint numbers and their Internal Source Numbers ..................................................... 5-2
Table 5-2: ASCII Command Definitions ................................................................................................ 5-3

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. OVERVIEW....................................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ................................................................................................ 1-6
1.2. GLOSSARY............................................................................................................................. 1-6
Figures
Figure 1-1: X1201 Block Diagram ......................................................................................................... 1-3
Figure 1-2: X1201 SoftSwitchBlock Diagram .................................................................................... 1-4
Figure 1-3: X1201 Embedded SoftSwitchBlock Diagram.................................................................. 1-4
Figure 1-4: X1202 Block Diagram ......................................................................................................... 1-5
Figure 1-5: X1202 SoftSwitchBlock Diagram .................................................................................... 1-5
Figure 1-6: X1202 Embedded SoftSwitchBlock Diagram.................................................................. 1-6

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1. OVERVIEW
The X1200 series twelve input routing switchers provide a convenient, low cost way to route Standard and
High definition serial digital signals. The X1200S routers are used for 270, 360 & 540Mb/s standard
definition serial digital signals, while the X1200H routers are used for 1.5Gb/s HDTV serial digital signals.
The router is available in video only or video with AES configurations. The X1202S-AES and
X1202H-AES units come with 2 levels of AES audio routing for each of the two video busses. The
X1202S-AES4 and X1202H-AES4 units come with 4 levels of AES audio routing for each of the two video
busses. The X1201 routers have only one video bus and similar audio configurations. The AES output
busses can be used in an audio follow video mode, or can be broken away from their associated video
buss. Table 1-1 shows the model numbers of the basic routers and the capabilities of each.
Audio
Model Video Configuration
Breakout
Panels
X1201S SDI 12 x 1 None 0
X1201S-AES SDI 12 x 1 2 12 x 1 1
X1201S-AES4 SDI 12 x 1 4 12 x 1 2
X1202S SDI 12 x 2 None 0
X1202S-AES SDI 12 x 2 2 12 x 2 1
X1202S-AES4 SDI 12 x 2 4 12 x 2 2
X1201H HD 12 x 1 None 0
X1201H-AES HD 12 x 1 2 12 x 2 1
X1201H-AES4 HD 12 x 1 4 12 x 2 2
X1202H HD 12 x 2 None 0
X1202H-AES HD 12 x 2 2 12 x 2 1**
X1202H-AES4 HD 12 x 2 4 12 x 2 2
Table 1-1: Basic Router Models and Features
**Some early versions of the X1202H-AES models were shipped with two audio breakout panels. On
these units, the AES audio router sections can also be configured as four 12 x 1 AES audio busses. (The
assignment of which mode the AES section of the router operates and which AES busses are associated
to the Video busses is programmable from the Setup menu.)
The router electronics is housed in a 1RU rack mount frame with breakout panels for the audio
connections. The standard router has built-in front panel controls, but can also be purchased with a rack
mount remote control panel that replaces the built-in control panel (RCP version). An additional remote
control panel (X1202S-REMOTE or X1202H-REMOTE) can also be ordered for any version. 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.
The SoftSwitchversions (referred to as SS versions throughout this manual) of the router have the
following additional features. The Video 1 output has adjustable vertical timing with respect to the genlock
input, and line synchronizers on the video inputs can accommodate differences in timing up to
approximately +/- one half line for the V1 output. All the AES outputs will have a continuous AES carrier
locked to either the video genlock or DARS reference (when the DARS reference is used, Z bit alignment
of the AES outputs is also guaranteed). The audio outputs that follow the Video 1 buss use Evertz patent
pending SoftSwitchtechnology to eliminate audible pops when switches are performed. For the
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Audio Reference for the router (see section 3.6.4). Table 1-2 shows the model numbers of the
SoftSwitchequipped routers and the capabilities of each.
Audio
Model Video Configuration
Breakout
Panels
X1201S+SS SDI 12 x 1 None 0
X1201S-AES+SS SDI 12 x 1 2 12 x 1 1
X1201S-AES4+SS SDI 12 x 1 4 12 x 1 2
X1202S+SS SDI 12 x 2 None 0
X1202S-AES+SS SDI 12 x 2 2 12 x 2 1
X1202S-AES4+SS SDI 12 x 2 4 12 x 2 2
X1201H+HSS HD 12 x 1 None 0
X1201H-AES+HSS HD 12 x 1 2 12 x 2 1
X1201H-AES4+HSS HD 12 x 1 4 12 x 2 2
X1202H+HSS HD 12 x 2 None 0
X1202H-AES+HSS HD 12 x 2 2 12 x 2 1**
X1202H-AES4+HSS HD 12 x 2 4 12 x 2 2
Table 1-2: SoftSwitchRouter Models
The Embedded SoftSwitch(referred to as ESS versions throughout this manual) versions of the router
have all the features of the SS versions as well as the following additional features. The embedded audio
on the Video 1 buss uses Evertz patent pending SoftSwitchtechnology to eliminate audible pops when
switches are performed. For the Embedded SoftSwitchtechnology to function correctly, the AES
sources must be synchronous with the Video reference and the Audio Reference for the router must be
set to video (see section 3.6.4). If Embedded SoftSwitchfunctionality is not required (e.g. Dolby E in the
embedded stream) then the DARS reference can be used with the AES portions of the router. Table 1-3
shows the model numbers of the Embedded SoftSwitchequipped routers and the capabilities of each.
Audio
Model Video Configuration
Breakout
Panels
X1201S+ES SDI 12 x 1 None 0
X1201S-AES+ES SDI 12 x 1 2 12 x 1 1
X1201S-AES4+ES SDI 12 x 1 4 12 x 1 2
X1202S+ES SDI 12 x 2 None 0
X1202S-AES+ES SDI 12 x 2 2 12 x 2 1
X1202S-AES4+ES SDI 12 x 2 4 12 x 2 2
X1201H+HES HD 12 x 1 None 0
X1201H-AES+HES HD 12 x 1 2 12 x 2 1
X1201H-AES4+HES HD 12 x 1 4 12 x 2 2
X1202H+HES HD 12 x 2 None 0
X1202H-AES+HES HD 12 x 2 2 12 x 2 1**
X1202H-AES4+HES HD 12 x 2 4 12 x 2 2
Table 1-3: Embedded SoftSwitchRouter Models

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Features:
•Standard definition units support SMPTE 259M (270Mb/s,360Mb/s,540Mb/s) video signals
•High definition units support SMPTE 292M (1.5 Gb/s) video signals
•High definition units can be operated in a non-reclock mode to pass SMPTE 259M video signals
•Units can be genlocked to an external source so that a “clean switch” can be achieved.
•Autotiming of V1 buss inputs to perform a clean video switch when SoftSwitchor Embedded
SoftSwitchoption is installed
•Optional SoftSwitchtechnology eliminates hot-switch audio pops on AES outputs following V1 buss
•Optional Embedded SoftSwitchtechnology eliminates hot-switch audio pops on embedded audio on
V1 buss
•Switch point is fully controllable from the front panel.
•Video input presence detection displayable on the front panel.
•Front panel or remote control panel versions available. Second control panel can be ordered for either
version
•Parallel GPI and RS-232 serial control.
•Programmable source input names available on the front panel.
•Optional video and audio input relay bypass for power failure bypass protection.
•Optional dual power supplies.
•Field upgradeable firmware as new features become available
EQ EQ
Video Connections on main unit
AES 1
Audio Inputs
112
1
12
AES 1A
Outputs
Cable
Driver
Cable
Driver
Cable
Driver
Bypass
Relay
Protected
Bypass
Relay
Protected
AES 2
Audio Inputs
112
1
12
Cable
Driver
Cable
Driver
Cable
Driver
Cable
Driver
Bypass
Relay
Protected
*
*
*
Control
GPI/GPO
RS-422
RS-232
Video Ref
Loop
Genlock
112
Video Inputs
Video Output
Buss 1
Cable
Driver
Reclocker
Bypass
Relay
Protected
*
Reclocker bypass on
HD Routers
AES 1 connections on Breakout panel
Included only in AES and AES4 models
AES 2 connections on Breakout panel
Included only in AES4 models
Bypass
Relay
Protected
*
Cable
Driver
AES 1B
Outputs
AES 2A
Outputs
AES 2B
Outputs
Relay Bypass available with bypass option
*
Figure 1-1: X1201 Block Diagram

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EQ EQ
Video Connections on main unit
AES 1
Audio Inputs
112
1
12
AES 1A
Outputs
Cable
Driver
Cable
Driver
Cable
Driver
Bypass
Relay
Protected
Bypass
Relay
Protected
AES 2
Audio Inputs
112
1
12
Cable
Driver
Cable
Driver
Cable
Driver
Cable
Driver
Bypass
Relay
Protected
SoftSwitchTM
#*
*
*
Control
GPI/GPO
RS-422
RS-232
Video Ref
Loop
DARS Ref
Loop
Genlock
112
Video Inputs
Video Output
Buss 1
Cable
Driver
Reclocker
Bypass
Relay
Protected
*
Reclocker bypass on
HD Routers
AES 1 connections on Breakout panel
Included only in AES and AES4 models
AES 2 connections on Breakout panel
Included only in AES4 models
Bypass
Relay
Protected
*
Cable
Driver
AES 1B
Outputs
AES 2A
Outputs
AES 2B
Outputs
SoftSwitchTM
#
SoftSwitchTM
#
SoftSwitchTM
#
Clean
Switch
#+
Relay Bypass available with bypass option
Clean video switching and 'popless' AES switching
available with SoftSwitch
TM
and Embedded SoftSwitch
TM
options
*
#
Figure 1-2: X1201 SoftSwitchBlock Diagram
EQ EQ
Video Connections on main unit
AES 1
Audio Inputs
112
1
12
AES 1A
Outputs
Cable
Driver
Cable
Driver
Cable
Driver
Bypass
Relay
Protected
Bypass
Relay
Protected
AES 2
Audio Inputs
112
1
12
Cable
Driver
Cable
Driver
Cable
Driver
Cable
Driver
Bypass
Relay
Protected
SoftSwitchTM
#+
*
*
*
Control
GPI/GPO
RS-422
RS-232
Video Ref
Loop
DARS Ref
Loop
Genlock
112
Video Inputs
Video Output
Buss 1
Cable
Driver
Reclocker
Bypass
Relay
Protected
Embedded
SoftSwitch
*
+
Reclocker bypass on
HD Routers
AES 1 connections on Breakout panel
Included only in AES and AES4 models
AES 2 connections on Breakout panel
Included only in AES4 models
Bypass
Relay
Protected
*
Cable
Driver
AES 1B
Outputs
AES 2A
Outputs
AES 2B
Outputs
SoftSwitchTM
#+
SoftSwitchTM
#+
SoftSwitchTM
#+
Clean
Switch
#+
Relay Bypass available with bypass option
Clean video switching and 'popless' AES switching
available with SoftSwitch
TM
and Embedded SoftSwitch
TM
options
Clean video switching and 'popless' AES and
embedded audio switching available with Embedded
SoftSwitch
TM
option
*
+
#
Figure 1-3: X1201 Embedded SoftSwitchBlock Diagram

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EQ EQ
AES 1
Audio Inputs
112
1
12
AFV1
AES
Outputs
Cable
Driver
Cable
Driver
Cable
Driver
Bypass
Relay
Protected
Bypass
Relay
Protected
AES 2
Audio Inputs
112
1
12
Cable
Driver
Cable
Driver
Cable
Driver
Cable
Driver
Bypass
Relay
Protected
*
*
*
Control
GPI/GPO
RS-422
RS-232
Video Ref
Loop
Genlock
112
Video Inputs
Video Output
Buss 1
Cable
Driver
Reclocker
Bypass
Relay
Protected
*
Video Output
Buss 2
Cable
Driver
Reclocker
Bypass
Relay
Protected
Reclocker bypass on
HD Routers
*
Bypass
Relay
Protected
*
Bypass
Relay
Protected
*
Bypass
Relay
Protected
*
Bypass
Relay
Protected
*
Bypass
Relay
Protected
*
Cable
Driver
AFV2
AES
Outputs
AFV1
AES
Outputs
AFV2
AES
Outputs
AES 1 connections on Breakout panel
Included only in AES and AES4 models
AES 2 connections on Breakout panel
Included only in AES4 models
Video Connections on main unit
Relay Bypass available with bypass option
*
Figure 1-4: X1202 Block Diagram
EQ EQ
AES 1
Audio Inputs
112
1
12
AFV1
AES
Outputs
Cable
Driver
Cable
Driver
Cable
Driver
Bypass
Relay
Protected
Bypass
Relay
Protected
AES 2
Audio Inputs
112
1
12
Cable
Driver
Cable
Driver
Cable
Driver
Cable
Driver
Bypass
Relay
Protected
*
*
*
Control
GPI/GPO
RS-422
RS-232
Video Ref
Loop
DARS Ref
Loop
Genlock
112
Video Inputs
Video Output
Buss 1
Cable
Driver
Reclocker
Bypass
Relay
Protected
*
Video Output
Buss 2
Cable
Driver
Reclocker
Bypass
Relay
Protected
Reclocker bypass on
HD Routers
*
Bypass
Relay
Protected
*
Bypass
Relay
Protected
*
Bypass
Relay
Protected
*
Bypass
Relay
Protected
*
Bypass
Relay
Protected
*
Cable
Driver
AFV2
AES
Outputs
AFV1
AES
Outputs
AFV2
AES
Outputs
SoftSwitchTM
#
SoftSwitchTM
#
SoftSwitchTM
#
SoftSwitchTM
#
AES 1 connections on Breakout panel
Included only in AES and AES4 models
AES 2 connections on Breakout panel
Included only in AES4 models
Clean
Switch
#
Video Connections on main unit
Relay Bypass available with bypass option
Clean video switching and 'popless' AES switching
available with SoftSwitch
TM
and Embedded SoftSwitch
TM
options
*
#
Figure 1-5: X1202 SoftSwitchBlock Diagram

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EQ EQ
AES 1
Audio Inputs
112
1
12
AFV1
AES
Outputs
Cable
Driver
Cable
Driver
Cable
Driver
Bypass
Relay
Protected
Bypass
Relay
Protected
AES 2
Audio Inputs
112
1
12
Cable
Driver
Cable
Driver
Cable
Driver
Cable
Driver
Bypass
Relay
Protected
*
*
*
Control
GPI/GPO
RS-422
RS-232
Video Ref
Loop
DARS Ref
Loop
Genlock
112
Video Inputs
Video Output
Buss 1
Cable
Driver
Reclocker
Bypass
Relay
Protected
Embedded
SoftSwitch
*
+
Video Output
Buss 2
Cable
Driver
Reclocker
Bypass
Relay
Protected
Reclocker bypass on
HD Routers
*
Bypass
Relay
Protected
*
Bypass
Relay
Protected
*
Bypass
Relay
Protected
*
Bypass
Relay
Protected
*
Bypass
Relay
Protected
*
Cable
Driver
AFV2
AES
Outputs
AFV1
AES
Outputs
AFV2
AES
Outputs
SoftSwitchTM
#+
SoftSwitchTM
#+
SoftSwitchTM
#+
SoftSwitchTM
#+
AES 1 connections on Breakout panel
Included only in AES and AES4 models
AES 2 connections on Breakout panel
Included only in AES4 models
Clean
Switch
#+
Video Connections on main unit
Relay Bypass available with bypass option
Clean video switching and 'popless' AES switching
available with SoftSwitch
TM
and Embedded SoftSwitch
TM
options
Clean video switching and 'popless' AES and
embedded audio switching available with Embedded
SoftSwitch
TM
option
*
+
#
Figure 1-6: X1202 Embedded SoftSwitchBlock Diagram
1.1. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
This manual is organised into 5 chapters: Overview, Installation, Operation, Technical Description, Serial
Protocol, Output Configurations, and System Timing. 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.
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.
Chapter 6 provides a pictorial representation of video and audio output configurations for each version of
the router.
Chapter 7 provides a few video timing examples to aid the system designer in properly timing the router.
!
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

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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 organisation 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 organisations.
ANALOG: An adjective describing any signal that varies continuously as opposed to a digital signal
that contains discrete levels representing digits 0 and 1.
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
organisation is now known as ITU.)

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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 unrecognisable.
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.
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 synchronising information.
COMPOSITE DIGITAL: A digitally encoded video signal, such as NTSC or PAL video that includes
horizontal and vertical synchronising 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 organisation 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