EVS Synapse MGU200 User manual

Synapse
MGU200 - MGG200
4K (MGU200) / 3Gbps (MGG200), HD, SD SDI
Eightfold Multiview Building Block (ACP1 model)
Version1.00|December2021
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL

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GeneralInformation
ALWAYS disconnect your entire system from the AC mains before cleaning any component. The product
frame (SFR18, SFR08 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.
To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
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 Safety
EN55103-1: 1996 Emission
EN55103-2: 1996 Immunity
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.
Tested to comply with
FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE
USE
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Contents
Disclaimer i
GeneralInformation ii
Contents iii
What'sNew? v
1. Introduction 1
2. UnpackingandPlacement 2
3. QuickStart 3
3.1. Changing Settings and Parameters 3
3.2. Using Cortex with Synapse 5
3.3. Daisy Chain Mode 6
4. TheMGU200/MGG200Card 9
5. SettingsMenu 12
5.1. Introduction 12
5.2. System Settings 12
5.3. Network 22
6. UseCasesandAdvancedUserGuide 24
7. StatusMenu 27
7.1. Introduction 27
7.2. System Status 27
7.3. Net Status 32
8. EventsMenu 33
9. LEDIndication 35
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10.BlockSchematic 36
11. ConnectorPanels 37
Appendices 39
Appendix1:SupportedProtocols 39
Appendix2:Timezones 44
GNUPublicLicense 51
ICONOGRAPHY
Note Tip Warning
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What'sNew?
In the Installation and Operation Manual the icon has been added on the left margin to highlight
information on updated features.
No changes in version 1.00 of the MGU200 - MGG200 require an update to the current manual.
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1. Introduction
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 website at 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, RRC04, RRS18 and RRS04
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 / RRS18 / RRS04
/ ERC108-118 / ERS108-118) manuals. The method for connecting to a computer using Ethernet is also
described in the ERC/ERS/RRC/RRS manuals.
Cortex software will increase system flexibility of one or more Synapse frames.
Although it is not required to use Cortex with a Synapse frame, you are strongly advised to use a remote
personal computer or laptop PC with Cortex installed, as this increases the ease of use and
understanding of the modules.
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2.UnpackingandPlacement
Unpacking
The EVS Synapse card must be unpacked in an anti-static environment. Care must be taken NOT to
touch components 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 of components mounted on the board.
Placing the Card
The Synapse card can be placed vertically in an SFR18 frame or horizontally in an SFR04 and SFR08
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 the card is essential, as a card that is not located properly may show valid indicators,
but will not function correctly.
On power up, all LEDs will light up for a few seconds.This is the time it takes to initialize the
card.
Power Consumption
When using MGGor MGU cards, the power consumption is higher than usual because of the high-
performance chips on the board. The following power supply and card combinations are recommended.
Power Supply Power level (W) Number of Cards
SMP25 75 2
SMP80 240 6
SMP110 330 8
SMP175 525 8 cards (12 cards when using an SFR18 Gen3 frame)
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3.QuickStart
Powering Up
On powering up the Synapse frame, the card set will use basic data and default initialization settings. All
LEDs will light up during this process. After initialization, several LEDs will remain lit – the exact number
and configuration is dependent upon the number of inputs connected and the status of the inputs.
Default Settings
In its default state, the MGG200 will act as dual-head, eightfold split. The auto format detection will
recognize the input format. The SDI outputs are set to four-wire 4K resolution with a frame rate of 60 Hz.
3.1. ChangingSettingsandParameters
The front panel controls or Cortex can be used to change the settings. An overview of the settings can
be found in later chapters of this manual. Please refer to "Settings Menu" on page 12, "Status Menu" on
page 27 and "Events Menu" on page 33.
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.
Move forward through the menu structure.
Go back through the menu structure.
Move up within a menu, or increase the value of a parameter.
Move down through a menu or decrease the value of a parameter.
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When editing parameters, pressing ► twice will reset the value to its default setting.
How to Change Parameters Using the Front Panel Control
With the display as shown below:
Pressing 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, e.g. Status, Events).
The display changes to indicate that the SFS10 Settings menu item SDI-Format has been selected and
shows that its current setting is Auto.
Pressing the selects the Settings item shown, in this example SDI-Format.
(Pressing or will change to a different setting, e.g. Mode, H-Delay).
The display changes to indicate that the SFS10 Edit Setting menu item SDI-Format has been selected.
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To edit the setting of the menu item, press or .
All menu items can be monitored and/or changed in this way. Changing a setting has an immediate
effect.
Menu Structure Example
Slot Module Item Parameter Setting
S02 Identity
S01 SFS10 Settings Standard dig Auto
S00 RRC18 Status Mode 625
Events Ref-Input 525
H-Delay
3.2.UsingCortexwithSynapse
EVS Cortex Software
Cortex 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. Cortex 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.
For operation of Cortex, please refer to the Cortex help files.
Further information about Front Panel Control and Cortex can be obtained from the ERC, ERS,
RRC and RRS operational manuals and the Cortex help files.
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3.3.DaisyChainMode
Daisy chain mode refers to the way several multiviewer cards can be connected to one another, in order
to be able to configure a greater number of input streams.
Daisy Chain mode is applicable to the MGU, MGGand MNU modules only.
How to Connect Cards in Daisy Chain Mode
The multiviewer cards have to be connected using the cables provided specifically for this purpose.
The illustrations below show how the cables are connected in order to daisy chain different types of
cards in an SFR18frame.
The internal video path consists of two UHD/4K (3840x2160 pixels) heads. If a source can be scaled and
positioned twice, as in the MGU200, each scaled and positioned image will be positioned on each head
independently. There is a scaler per input for head 1 and a scaler for head 2 in this case. Even though the
card has 8 SDI outputs and they can be used independently as 8 streams, the limitation remains that the
cores consists of two UHD heads.
Fig.1.12xSDIbasedcombinationsexamplewithdaisychainingforsinglemultiviewset
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Fig.3.8xSDIbasedcombinationswithdaisychainingforasinglemultiviewsetand8QuadSpeedBusconnected
audiocards,suchasDIO88forexternalAESinputsorDEE28forDolbyEdecoding
The output status enables you to check that the bus is connected correctly.
For more information, please refer to "System Status" on page 27.
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Output Configuration
The following illustration shows a possible configuration where 16 MGU100 or MGU200 cards are
daisychained with the SynView loop connectors to create a 128-input 8-output multiviewer on 8
multiviewer heads.
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4.TheMGU200/MGG200Card
Introduction
SynView is EVS’s next generation Synapse modular multiviewer. The feature set has been increased
tremendously, with double the amount of inputs and up to 8 times the amount of outputs (heads)
UHD/4K/60Hz output resolution on display outputs and a 6-fold increase in processing power.
The system consists of 4 basic models. These versions can be mixed and matched to build a hybrid
multiviewer with up to several hundred inputs and 8 x 1080p heads (on SDI) or 2 heads with UHD/4K
resolution. Multiple connector panels will be available to allow for different I/O configurations.
The specific features of the 4 models are defined below:
Model Name / Application Differentiation
SDIIn SDIOut IPInputs IPOutputs PIP
(scalers)
Monitoring
MGU200
Production SDIInputs
8 8 - - 16 Basic
MGG200
Production SDIInputs
8 2 - - 16 Basic
MGU100
Monitoring SDIInputs
8 8 - - 8 Extensive
MGG100
Monitoring SDIInputs
8 2 - - 8 Extensive
The above cards have the same output configuration, with up to dual head UHD/4K on dual quad 3Gb/s
SDI (with a 5V powered quad SDI to HDMI converter), or 8 heads on SDI. The cards can be combined in
any combination, with up to 12 cards in the new SFR18 gen3 using the new SMP175 power supply.
With the external Daisy Chain mini SAS-HD connector, you can in theory build a multiviewer with an
unlimited amount of input channels, as you can chain the cards even between frames.
As in the original SynView system, you can split the multiviewer into smaller chunks of cards. An
MGU200 can also be used stand alone as a dual quad-split (or even octo-split) with eight 1080p pictures
spread over 2 UHD screens (pixel mapping with no scaling).
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Features
•8 inputs to two individual panel outputs or 8 SDI (1080p) outputs (MGU200 only)
•8 inputs to two individual panel outputs or 2 SDI (1080p) outputs
•Each input can be displayed on each head with individual scale and position
•Low latency (20 ms for 50Hz, 17 ms for 59.94Hz)
•Full RGB domain (internal 20-bit processing for scaling)
•Up to 4K output production multiviewer with 8 PIP (scalers) (MGU200 only)
•Up to 2 x 4K/UHD (2160p60) resolution on dual quad SDI, using a quad SDI to HDMI converter
(MGU200 only)
•Up to 3GB/s production multiviewer with 8 PIP (scalers)
•Up to 8 3Gb/s SDI outputs
•Full variable scaling and positioning for all individual inputs
•All inputs compatible with (mixing is allowed with different frame rates):
◦1080p 50 and 59.94
◦1080i and 720p 50 and 59.94 Hz
◦1080p (sf) and 720p 29.97/25/24
◦SD 625 and 525
•32 audio bars free assignable from 128 embedded sources and/or 32 sources via the Quad Speed
Audio bus
•Three assignable regions in or under monitor: Input format, Static UMD and Dynamic UMD, VITC,
ATC
•Lock to input, reference or free running
•Audio metering
◦Up to 32 Bar-graphs per head (MGG200 only)
◦Masked or transparent bar-graphs
◦AES/EBU, BBC and Nordic scales
◦Customizable color schemes for audio meters
•Two definable clocks per head
◦Analog
◦Digital
◦Combined
•Two Clocks can be assigned to VITC, ATC, LTC, SNTP (Ethernet) or system
•UMD colors: gray, green, red and amber
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•Border, UMD and tally brightness adjustment
•Safe area markers
•Automatic 4:3 and 16:9 modes through VI or WSS triggers (SD SDI inputs)
•GPI control for Aspect ratio, Full screen or quad mode and Tally
•Locks to Bi-level, Tri-level syncs or SDI input
•Full control and status monitoring through the front panel of the SFR04 / SFR08 / SFR18 frame and
the Ethernet port (ACP1).
Position of the Inputs on Output
Default positions of the inputs on the head:
Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4
Input 5 Input 6 Input 7 Input 8
GPIContacts
With the local GPI contacts you can control (in settings) the following objects:
•Full screen or eight-split
•Tally and Border indication
•Counter
Please refer to "Block Schematic" on page 36 for the connections.
Updating the Card
This card has an unconventional way of updating with new or other firmware. For an explanation of how
this is done, please refer to the Synapse Module Reprogramming Guide, which can be downloaded
from the EVS website.
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5.SettingsMenu
5.1. Introduction
The Settings menu displays the current state of each MGG200-MGU200 setting and allows you to
change or adjust it.
Settings can be changed using the front panel of the Synapse frame (SFR18, SFR08 or SFR04) or with
Cortex. The SCP08 control can also be used. Please refer to "Quick Start" on page 3 for information on
the Synapse front panel control and Cortex.
All items preceded with a # sign are part of the presets.
5.2.SystemSettings
Setting Description
Lock-Mode The MGU200-MGG200 can be locked to a reference (in the SFR18 and SFR08,
there are 2 reference inputs: Ref1 = top input, Ref2 = bottom input), to an input or
to its own oscillator. Lock-Mode determines how the card is locked. Options are
Ref1,Ref2 and SDI1 or Freerun. If SDI1 is selected, the card will lock to the first
input. Default setting is Ref1.
To prevent picture “hopping” on the multiview output, make sure that the input (or the card)
is locked to a reference.
Out-FrmtA The Out-FrmtA menu item sets the output resolution as present at the SDI output
connector 1 to 4. The selectable resolutions are (Default setting is 2160p50):
•2160p60 •2160i60 •1080p60 •1080i60
•2160p50 •2160i50 •1080p50 •1080i50
For the MGG200, the resolution table is slightly different. The Out-FrmtA menu
item sets the output resolution as present at the SDI output connector 1. SDI
output connectors 2 to 4 are a copy of connector 1. The selectable resolutions
are:
•1080p60 •1080i60
•1080p50 (default) •1080i50
The vertical refresh rate of the display has to be 50 or 60 Hz. The card can use either 50 or
60 Hz monitors (European or US) independent of the inputs.
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