EVS SYNAPSE CDV07 Manual
INSTALLATION AND
CONFIGURATION
MANUAL
CDV07
ANALOG VIDEO DISTRIBUTION
AMPLIFIER(S)
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WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
●ALWAYS disconnect your entire system from the AC mains before cleaning any component. The product
frame (SFR18 or SFR04) must be terminated with three-conductor AC mains power cord that includes an
earth ground connection. To prevent shock hazard, all three connections must always be used.
●NEVER use flammable or combustible chemicals for cleaning components.
●NEVER operate this product if any cover is removed.
●NEVER wet the inside of this product with any liquid.
●NEVER pour or spill liquids directly onto this unit.
●NEVER block airflow through ventilation slots.
●NEVER bypass any fuse.
●NEVER replace any fuse with a value or type other than those specified.
●NEVER attempt to repair this product. If a problem occurs, contact your local EVS distributor.
●NEVER expose this product to extremely high or low temperatures.
●NEVER operate this product in an explosive atmosphere.
Warranty: EVS warrants their products according to the warranty policy as described in the general terms.
That means that EVS Broadcast Equipment SA can only warrant the products as long as the serial numbers
are not removed.
Copyright © 2001 – 2006 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA
Date created: 01-07-06
Date last revised: 11-11-06
EVS, the EVS logo and Synapse are trademarks of EVS Broadcast Equipment SA
This product complies with the requirements of the product family standards for audio, video, audio-visual
entertainment lighting control apparatus for professional use as mentioned below.
EN60950
EN55103-1: 1996
EN55103-2: 1996
Safety
Emission
Immunity
EVS Broadcast Equipment
CDV07
Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Introduction to Synapse 4
An Introduction to Synapse 4
Local Control Panel 4
Remote Control Capabilities 4
Unpacking and Placement 5
Unpacking 5
Locating the card 5
A Quick Start 6
When Powering-up 6
Default settings 6
Changing parameters and settings 6
Front Panel Control 6
Example of changing parameters using front panel control 7
Synapse SetUp Software 8
Menu Structure Example 8
The CDV07 Card 9
Introduction 9
Back planes 9
Miscellaneous 9
TRI-LEVEL SYNC 9
Wordclock 9
Settings Menu 10
Introduction 10
Gain 10
Status Menu 11
Introduction 11
Input 11
Events Menu 12
Introduction 12
What is the Goal? 12
CDV07 Events 12
Announcements 12
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Input 12
What information is available in an event? 12
The Message String 12
The Tag 13
Defining Tags 13
The Priority 13
The Address 13
LED Indication 14
POWER LED 14
INPUT LED 14
Block Schematic 15
Connector Panel 16
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1 Introduction to Synapse
An Introduction to
Synapse
Synapse is a modular system designed for the broadcast industry.
High density, intuitive operation and high quality processing are
key features of this system. Synapse offers a full range of
converters and processing modules. Please visit the EVS Broadcast
Equipment SA Website at http://www.evs.com to obtain the latest
information on our new products and updates.
Local Control Panel The local control panel gives access to all adjustable parameters
and provides status information for any of the cards in the Synapse
frame, including the Synapse rack controller. The local control
panel is also used to back-up and restore card settings. Please refer
to the RRC18, RRC10 and RRC04 manuals for a detailed
description of the local control panel, the way to set-up remote
control over IP and for frame related settings and status
information.
Remote Control
Capabilities
The remote control options are explained in the rack controller
(RRC18/RRC10/RRC04) manual. The method of connection to a
computer using Ethernet is described in the RRC manual.
! CHECK-OUT: “SYNAPSE SET-UP” SOFTWARE
WILL INCREASE SYSTEM FLEXIBILITY OF ONE OR
MORE SYNAPSE FRAMES
Although not required to set up a Synapse frame, you are strongly
advised to use a remote personal computer or laptop PC with the
Synapse set up software as this increases the ease of use and
understandin
g
of the modules.
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2 Unpacking and Placement
Unpacking The EVS Synapse card must be unpacked in an anti-static
environment. Care must be taken to NOT to touch component on
the card – always handle the card carefully by the edges. The card
must be stored and shipped in anti-static packaging. Ensuring that
these precautions are followed will prevent premature failure from
components mounted on the boa
r
d.
Locating the card The Synapse card can be placed vertically in an SFR18 frame or
horizontally in an SFR04 frame. Locate the two guide slots to be
used, slide in the mounted circuit board, and push it firmly to
locate the connectors.
Correct insertion of card is essential as a card that is not located
properly may show valid indicators, but does not function
correctl
y
.
REMARK: On power up all LEDs will light for a few seconds,
this is the time it takes to initialise the card.
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3 A Quick Start
When Powering-up On powering up the Synapse frame, the card set will receive basic
data and default initialisation settings. All LEDs will light during
this process. After initialisation, several LEDs will remain lit – the
exact number and configuration is dependant upon the number of
inputs connected and the status of the inputs.
Default settings In its default condition, the CDV07 will act as an AC-coupled
distribution amplifier.
Changing
parameters and
settings
The front panel controls or the Synapse Set-Up Software can be
used to change settings. An overview of the settings can be found
in chapter 5, 6 and 7 of this manual.
Front Panel Control Front Panel Display and Cursor
Settings are displayed and changed as follows;
Use the cursor ‘arrows’ on the front panel to select the menu and
parameter to be displayed and/or changed.
Press ►To
g
o forward throu
g
h the menu st
r
ucture.
Press ◄To
g
o back throu
g
h the menu structure.
Press ▲To move up within a menu or increase the value of
a parameter.
Press ▼To move down through a menu or decrease the
value of a parameter.
REMARK: Whilst editing a setting, pressing ►twice will reset
the value to its default.
[No Alarms]
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Example of
changing
parameters using
front panel control
With the display as shown below
Pressing the ►selects the SFS10 in frame slot 01.
The display changes to indicate that the SFS10 has been selected.
In this example the Settings menu item is indicated.
Pressing the ►selects the menu item shown, in this example
Settings.
(Pressing ▲or ▼will change to a different menu eg Status,
Events).
The display changes to indicate that the SFS10 Settings menu
item SDI-Format has been selected and shows that it current
setting is Auto.
Pressing the ►selects the settings item shown, in this example
SDI-Format.
(Pressing ▲or ▼will change to a different setting, eg Mode,
H-Delay).
The display changes to indicate that the SFS10 Edit Setting
menu item SDI-Format has been selected.
To edit the setting of the menu item press ▲or ▼.
All menu items can be monitored and/or changed in this way.
Chan
g
in
g
a settin
g
has an immediate effect.
RRC18 [Select Card]
>S01=SFS10
SFS10 [Select Menu]
>Settings
SFS10 [Settings]
>SDI-Format=Auto
SFS10 [Edit
Setting]
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Synapse SetUp
Software
Synapse SetUp Software can be used to change the settings of
Synapse modules from a PC, either locally or remotely. The
software enables communication based on TCP/IP between the
setup PC and Synapse frames/modules.
Each Synapse frame is addressed through its rack controller’s
unique IP address, giving access to each module, its menus and
adjustment items. The Synapse SetUp software has access to data
contained within the Synapse module and displays it on a GUI.
The software has an intuitive structure following that of the
module that it is controlling.
Having selected the desired Frame and Module from the GUI
Synapse Network View, select the menu item that you wish to
open. Opening the menu item gives a complete list of available
properties with their associated Value.
For example to change a setting e.g. SDI-Format, select SDI-
Format form the list of settings by ‘double clicking’ to open a
dialogue box. The dialogue box allows parameters to be changed
or set to default value. On completion close the dialogue box.
Menu Structure
Example
Slot Module Item Paramete
r
Settin
g
▲
▲
S02 Identit
y
▲▲
S01 SFS10 ►Settings ►SDI-
Format
►Auto
▼▼▼▼
S00 RRC18 Status Mode 625
▼▼▼
Events Ref-Input 525
▼
H-Dela
y
▼
▼
REMARK: Further information about Front Panel Control and
Synapse Set Up Software can be obtained from the RRC18 and
RRC04 operational manuals.
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4 The CDV07 Card
Introduction The EVS CDV07 is distribution amplifiers providing a low loss
electronically balanced input with loop through or terminate
connector. If necessar
y
the input can be used trul
y
floatin
g
.
Back planes The CDV07 can be used with a BPL01 or BPL07 back plane. If the
BPL01 is used then the CDV07 has eight outputs. If the BPL07 is
used then the CDV07 has seven outputs and one loop. By means of
this BPL07 the input can be used floatin
g
.
Miscellaneous The CDV07 cards fit into the EVS SFR18 rack.
LEDs at the front of the board indicate the presence of power and
input signal.
The CDV07 can be controlled by EVS Synapse set-up software.
Refer to menu structure for control.
TRI-LEVEL SYNC The CDV07 is designed for carrying TRI-level references for HD
installations.
Wordclock The CDV07 can be used with a wordclock input, but the signal
detection will not work.
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5 Settings Menu
Introduction The settings menu displays the current state of each setting within
the CDV07 and enables the item to be changed or adjusted.
Settings can be changed using the front panel of the Synapse
frame (SFR18 or SFR04) or Synapse SetUp software.
Please refer to chapter 3 for information on the Synapse front
panel control and S
y
napse SetUp software
Gain If Gain is set to manual, the InputGain setting allows the
video signal present at the input to be amplified or attenuated
within the range –3.12dB to 3.11dB. The default setting is
0.00dB.
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6Status Menu
Introduction The status menu indicates the current status of each item listed
b
elow
Input This status item indicates whether an analogue video signal is
present at the input. The status can be Present if a video signal
is detected or NA if a video signal is not detected.
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7 Events Menu
Introduction An event is a special message that is generated on the card
asynchronously. This means that it is not the response to a request
to the card, but a spontaneous messa
g
e
What is the Goal? The goal of events is to inform the environment about a changing
condition on the card. A message may be broadcast to mark the
change in status. The message is volatile and cannot be retrieved
from the system after it has been broadcast. There are several
means b
y
which the messa
g
e can be filtere
d
CDV07 Events The events reported by the CDV07 is as follows;
Announcements Announcements is not an event. This item is only used for
switching the announcement of status changes on/off. 0=off,
other =o
n
Input Input can be selected between 0 .. 255. 0= no event, 1..255 is the
priorit
y
settin
g
.
What information is
available in an
event?
The message consists of the following items;
1) A message string to show what has happened in text, for
example: “INP_LOSS”, “REF_LOSS”, “INP_RETURN”.
2) A tag that also shows what happens, but with a predefined
number: e.g. 1 (= loss of input), 2 (= loss of reference), 129(=
1+128 = return of input). For a list of these predefined tags
see the table on the next page.
3) A priority that marks the importance of an event. This value is
defined by the user and can have any value between 1 and
255, or 0 when disabled.
4) A slot number of the source of this event.
The Message String The message string is defined in the card and is therefore fixed. It
may be used in controlling software like Synapse Set-up to show
the event.
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The Tag The tag is also defined in the card. The tag has a fixed meaning.
When controlling or monitoring software should make decisions
based on events, it is easier to use the tag instead of interpreting a
string. The first implementation is the tag controlled switch in the
GPI16.
In cases where the event marks a change to fault status (e.g. 1 for
Loss of Input) the complement is marked by the tag increased by
128 (80hex) (e.
g
. 129 (81hex) for Return of Input).
Defining Tags The tags defined are:
Event Menu Item Ta
g
Descriptio
n
Announcements 0 or NA 0 or NA Announcing of report
and control values
Input 01hex=INP_LOSS 81hex=INP_RETURN primary input lost or
returned
The Priority The priority is a user-defined value. The higher the priority of the
alarm, the higher this value. Setting the priority to Zero disables
the announcement of this alarm. Alarms with priorities equal or
higher than the Error Threshold setting of the RRC will cause the
error LED on the S
y
napse rack front panel to li
g
ht.
The Address Together with the message string or the tag, the slot number or
address of the card is relevant to be able to assign the event to a
certain card.
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8 LED Indication
POWER LED The power LED indicates the presence of power on the CDV07.
INPUT LED This LED indicated the presence of a valid analog video signal on
the input.
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9 Block Schematic
Rack
controller
CDV0 7
I N TERN A L SYN A PSE BU S
ANALOG VIDEO IN
ANALOG VIDEO 1
NOT wit h BPL07
µP
ANALOG VIDEO 2
ANALOG VIDEO 3
ANALOG VIDEO 4
ANALOG VIDEO 5
ANALOG VIDEO 6
ANALOG VIDEO 7
ANALOG VIDEO 8
LOOP
(BPL07 only)
DC COUPLED
ATTENUA TI ON
GAIN
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10 Connector Panel
The CDV07 can be used with the following backplanes: BPL01,
BPL07.
!Unused inputs and outputs must be terminated
with the correct impedance!
BPL01 BPL07
ANALOG VIDEO INPUT
ANALOG VIDEO OUTPUT 1 (OR LOOP WITH BPL07)
ANALOG VIDEO OUTPUT 2
ANALOG VIDEO OUTPUT 3
ANALOG VIDEO OUTPUT 4
ANALOG VIDEO OUTPUT 5
ANALOG VIDEO OUTPUT 6
ANALOG VIDEO OUTPUT 7
ANALOG VIDEO OUTPUT 8
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