EVS Neuron COMPRESS User manual

NeuronCOMPRESS
Multi-Channel AV-over-IP Transceiver for Long-
Haul Ethernet Networks
OJS1212-2S7-G
Version4.9|February2022
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL

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Notice
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
AVERTISSEMENT:POURRÉDUIRELERISQUED'INCENDIEOUD'ÉLECTROCUTION,
N'EXPOSEZPASCETAPPAREILÀLAPLUIEOUÀL'HUMIDITÉ.
ALWAYS disconnect your entire system from the AC mains/DCpower source before cleaning any
component. The product frame (NFR2000/NFR2001) must be terminated with a three-conductor AC
mains/DC power cable that includes an earth (ground) connection. To prevent shock hazard, all three
connections must always be used.
TOUJOURSdéconnectertoutvotresystèmedusecteur/del'alimentationCCavantdenettoyerun
composant.Lechâssisduproduit(NFR2000/NFR2001)doitêtreterminéparuncâbled'alimentation
secteur/decourantcontinuàtroisconducteurscomprenantuneconnexionàlaterre.Pourévitertout
risqued'électrocution,lestroisconnexionsdoiventtoujoursêtreutilisées.
NEVER use flammable or combustible chemicals for cleaning components.
NEJAMAISutiliserdeproduitschimiquesinflammablesoucombustiblespournettoyerlescomposants.
NEVER operate this product if any cover is removed.
NEJAMAISutiliserceproduitsilecouvercleestretiré.
NEVER wet the inside of this product with any liquid.
NemouillezJAMAISl'intérieurdeceproduitavecunliquide.
NEVER pour or spill liquids directly onto this unit.
NEJAMAISverserourenverserdeliquidesdirectementsurcetappareil.
NEVER block airflow through ventilation slots.
NebloquezJAMAISlefluxd'airpassantparlesfentesdeventilation.
NEVER bypass any fuse.
NEJAMAIScourt-circuiter/contournerunfusible.
NEVER replace any fuse with a value or type other than those specified.
NEJAMAISremplacerunfusibleparunevaleurouuntypeautrequeceuxspécifiés.
NEVER attempt to repair this product. If a problem occurs, contact your local EVS distributor.
N'essayezJAMAISderéparerceproduit.Encasdeproblème,contactezvotredistributeurEVSlocal.
NEVER expose this product to extremely high or low temperatures.
NEJAMAISexposerceproduitàdestempératuresextrêmementélevéesoubasses.
NEVER operate this product in an explosive atmosphere.
NEJAMAISutiliserceproduitdansuneatmosphèreexplosive.
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This product complies with the requirements of the product family standards for audio, video, audio-
visual entertainment and lighting control apparatus for professional use as mentioned below.
Ceproduitestconformeauxexigencesdesnormesrélativesàlafamilledeproduitsd'équipementsde
contrôled’éclairage,despectacleaudio,vidéoetaudiovisuelàusageprofessionnel,indiquéesci-
dessous.
IEC 62368 Safety / Sécurité
EN55032 (pending) Emission / Emission
EN55024 (pending) Immunity / Immunité
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UL
Troubleshooting must be performed by a trained technician. Do not attempt to
service this equipment unless you are qualified to do so.
Ledépannagedoitêtreeffectuéparuntechnicienqualifié.Netentezpasde
réparercetéquipementàmoinsd’êtrequalifiépourlefaire.
This equipment has more than one power supply. To reduce the risk of electric
shock, disconnect both power supply cables before servicing.
Cetéquipementdisposedeplusieurssourcesd'alimentationquinesontpas
remplaçablesàchaud.Pourréduirelesrisquesd'électrocution,débrancherles
deuxcâblesd'alimentationavanttoutentretien.
This apparatus must be earthed. Use only certified wiring or cables suitable for
the equipment ratings.
Cetappareildoitêtreconnectéàlaterre.Utilisezuniquementducâblage
certifiéoudescâblesadaptésàlapuissancenominaledeséquipements.
The power supplies and processing modules may only be removed by trained
service personnel.
Lesblocsd'alimentationetlesmodulesdetraitementnepeuventêtreretirés
queparlepersonneldemaintenancequalifié.
Installation and maintenance of the NFR2000/NFR2001 is considered service
action.
L'installationetlarévisionduNFR2000/NFR2001sontconsidéréescommedes
actionsd'entretien.
The equipment is intended for installation in restricted access areas.
L'équipementestdestinéàêtreinstallédansdeszonesd'accèsrestreint.
No user serviceable parts are inside. Refer all service to qualified personnel.
Necontientaucunepièceremplaçableparl'utilisateur.Confieztoutentretien
aupersonnelqualifié.
Warning, hazardous moving parts inside power supplies. Keep fingers and other
body parts away.
Avertissement,piècesmobilesdangereusesàl'intérieurdesblocs
d'alimentation.Gardezlesdoigtsetautrespartiesducorpséloignés.
This equipment is not suitable for use in locations where children are likely to be
present.
Cetéquipmentn'estpasadaptépourl'usagedansdeszonessusceptibleà
accueillirdesenfants.
Chapters containing service actions are marked with an exclamation mark.
Leschapitrescontenantdesactionsd'entretiensontindiquésparunpoint
d'exclamation.
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This equipment is only for use at altitudes not more than 2000m above sea level
or equivalent.
Cetéquipementdoitêtreutiliséuniquementàdesaltitudesinférieuresà2000m
au-dessusduniveaudelamerouéquivalentes.
This equipment is only for use in non-tropical conditions or equivalent.
Cetéquipementnedoitpasêtreutilisédansdesconditionstropicalesou
équivalentes.
Caution, electric shock hazard.
Attention,risquedechocélectrique.
Disconnect all power plugs before servicing this product.
Débrancheztouteslesprisesélectriques.
Exposed portions of the power supply assembly are electrically “hot”. In order to reduce the risk of
electrical shock, the power cable must be disconnected before the power supply assembly is removed.
The ground terminal of the power plug is connected directly to the chassis of the unit. For continued
protection against electric shock, a correctly wired and grounded (earthed) three-pin power outlet must
be used. Do not use a ground-lifting adapter and never cut the ground pin on the three-pin plug.
Lespartiesexposéesdel’alimentationsontélectriquement«chaudes».Afinderéduirelesrisques
d'électrocution,lecâbled'alimentationdoitobligatoirementêtredébranchéavantderetirerl'ensemble
dublocalimentation.Labornedeterredelafiched'alimentationestconnectéedirectementauchâssis
del'unité.Pourassureruneprotectioncontinuecontreleschocsélectriques,vousdevezutiliserune
prisesecteur/decourantcontinuàtroisbrochescorrectementcâbléeetmiseàlaterre.N'utilisezpas
d'adaptateurdelevageàlaterreetnecoupezjamaislabrochedeterredelaficheàtroisbroches.
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Contents
Disclaimer i
Notice iii
UL v
Contents vii
What'sNew? ix
1. IntroductiontoNeuron 1
1.1. Product Description 2
1.2. LED Indicators 4
2. Installation 5
2.1. Preparing the Product for Installation 5
2.2. Unpacking 5
2.3. Module layout 5
2.4. Processing Module Installation and Replacement 6
3. QuickStart 7
4. IntroductiontoCOMPRESS 11
4.1. Features 11
4.2. Block Schematic & I/O Panel 12
4.3. Applications 13
4.4. Specifications 13
5. GraphicalUserInterface 16
5.1. Introduction 16
5.2. Hardware Status Tab 16
5.3. Video Paths Tab 18
5.4. SDI I/O Tab 22
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5.5. IP Video I/O Tab 24
5.6. Audio Paths Tab 25
5.7. Network Settings Tab 27
5.8. General Settings Tab 28
5.9. IP Metrics Tab 30
5.10. Monitoring Tab 32
5.11. Object Browser Tab 32
6. FirmwareUploadandUpdateProcedure 33
6.1. Reprogramming the Modules 33
ICONOGRAPHY
Note Tip Warning
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What'sNew?
In the Installation and Operation Manual the icon has been added next to the text to highlight
information on new and updated features.
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1. IntroductiontoNeuron
Neuron is EVS’s first pure-IP processor used in AV infrastructures. With its introduction, we continue to
forge ahead with the delivery of innovative solutions for the new broadcast reality of IP-based
infrastructures.
Built to fit in any existing and future IP broadcast infrastructure, the Neuron platform offers the most
powerful processing capabilities in the industry. With its ethernet-based architecture, Neuron can
accommodate a wide range of audio-video processing needs in IP environments: frame synchronization,
up/down conversion, color correction, HDR conversion, audio (de)embedding and audio shuffling. It also
bridges the gap between baseband SDI and any type of IP media streams, protecting your investments
today for future demands.
Neuron will solve all hurdles which a broadcaster encounters with respect to audio and video in the IP
and legacy domains. The high-density 1RU Neuron platform offers IP to IP processing capabilities,
handling uncompressed SD, HD, 3G and UHD signals based on the ST2022-6 and ST2110 specifications
for transporting media over IP networks. Neuron is fully packed with features like edge synchronizers
and converters for processing streams before they enter the core router, reducing complexity in signal
routing. Neuron is a so-called NAP, a Network Attached Processor.
As a next-gen, FPGA-based processor, the NAP seamlessly bridges SDI and IP networks, while easily
meeting UHD requirements in live production. It interoperates with EVS’s Cerebrum/Cortex monitoring
and control system.
The NAP, which is ultra-compact and versatile, is ideal for media companies looking to reduce costs and
complexity associated with supporting SDI and hybrid SDI-IP workflows in their studio and mobile
facilities, while optimizing the agility and efficiency of their IP-based environments.
Please visit the EVS website to obtain the latest information on our new products and updates.
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1.1. ProductDescription
GeneralDescription
The NFR2000/NFR2001 is a frame which can contain 2 processing cards. It is 1RU high. Together with
the power supplies, the frame forms the base of the Neuron system.
MainFeatures
The NFR2000/NFR2001 includes the following features:
•1 RU high
•Redundant power supplies of 500W each. (To reduce the risk of electric shock, please disconnect
both power supply cables before servicing.)
•Exchangeable processing modules from the back for broadcast versions and from the front for
datacenter versions
•Redundant power supplies from the front for broadcast versions and from the back for datacenter
versions (To reduce the risk of electric shock, please disconnect both power supply cables before
servicing.)
•Front-to-back cooling
•Fans inside the power supplies, which also cool the frame from front to back
•Internal bus connecting the power supplies and the boards.
DatacenterVersion
In the Datacenter version, the I/O connectors are on the front and the power supplies are on the back.
FrontView
RearViewNFR2000
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BroadcastVersion
In the Broadcast version, the power supplies and the I/O connectors are on the back.
FrontView
RearViewNFR2000
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1.2. LEDIndicators
LEDPositions
The NFR2000/NFR2001 frame has 4 LEDs: 1 for each power supply and 2 on the front plate. In the image
below, the PSU LEDs are indicated in red and the Front LEDs are in green:
The above image illustrates the broadcast version of the NFR2000/NFR2001 frame. On the
datacenter version, front-plate LEDs (in green) are also present on the unit, but the PSU LEDs
are on the back.
LEDFunctions
The following tables explain the meanings of the various indicators.
PSULEDs Description
Green constant Power present, controlled, no errors
Green blinking Power present, not controlled, no errors
Red constant No power present or AC/DC (NFR2000) / DC/DC (NFR2001) converter defect,
controlled internal communication error.
Red blinking No power present or AC/DC (NFR2000) / DC/DC (NFR2001) converter defect,
or uncontrolled / fan error
Orange constant Fan override, controlled
Orange blinking Fan override, not controlled
Front Plate LEDs Description
Green constant Application running
Green blinking No application present, updating
Orange constant Booting
Orange blinking Warning, see menu for cause
Red blinking Error, see menu for cause
Green fast-blinking "Where am I?" function, manually triggered in the settings
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2.Installation
2.1. PreparingtheProductforInstallation
Before installing the frame, please take the following steps:
•Check the product for any visible damage that may have occurred during transit.
•Confirm receipt of all products on the packing list.
•Retain the original packaging for possible re-use.
Please refer to section 1.2 "Shipping" in the Neuron NFR2000/NFR2001 manual for more information
about returning a product for servicing or replacement.
Please contact your EVS dealer if parts are missing or damaged or when products on the
packing list are missing.
2.2.Unpacking
The Neuron processing board must be unpacked in an anti-static environment. Care must be taken NOT
to touch components on the board – always handle the board carefully by the edges. The board must be
stored and shipped in anti-static packaging. Ensuring that these precautions are followed will prevent
premature failure from components mounted on the board.
2.3.Modulelayout
In general, a Neuron processing module layout appears as shown in the diagram below. The module
consists of a metal baseplate, an I/O backplate and a PCB with connectors. Indicated in the diagram are
the most important parts of a Neuron processing module.
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2.4.ProcessingModuleInstallationand
Replacement
To insert the processing module into an NFR2000/NFR2001 frame, you should first determine whether
the frame is built as a datacenter version (connections on the front) or a broadcast version (connections
on the back). Once this is determined, slide in the processing module from the connector side until it
cannot be pressed any further. Make sure both sides of the card are following the glides so the card is
guided exactly into the frame’s internal bus connector. Push the card firmly into the internal bus. Then
screw the two lock screws, indicated in the picture below in red, firmly into the frame.
If a module slot remains empty, the empty slot should be fitted with a blind panel.
For instructions and details about how to install the Neuron frame, please refer to the
NFR2000/NFR2001 manual.
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3.QuickStart
Introduction
This Quick Start provides instructions for setting up a Neuron frame with processing module(s) on a
network. If you are not setting up your Neuron on a network, please refer to the NFR2000/NFR2001
manual for more information.
Network Requirements
Before you set up your Neuron, you must have the following:
•A working 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet network using TCP/IP protocols
•Network PC(s) that meet the system requirements for Cerebrum/Cortex
•An open port on a 10/100/1000Base-T network hub or switch
•A Cat5 network cable with RJ-45 connectors
•A DHCP server on the network automatically assigning IP addresses to the Neuron processing
boards and the computer in the same range. If the IP address is unknown, it can be discovered using
Bonjour.Please refer to the section "Module's IP Address is Unknown" below.
Connecting Neuron
To connect Neuron, please follow these steps:
•Make sure that the NFR2000/NFR2001 is powered down and the power supply cables are not
plugged in.
•Connect Neuron to the network switch using the second from the left RJ45 Ethernet connector of
the processing board(s).
•Connect a computer which meets the Cerebrum/Cortex minimum requirements to the same network.
•Plug the power supply cable(s) into the Neuron frame and then into a power outlet.
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Powering Up
On powering up the Neuron frame with processing module(s) for the first time, all settings of the
processing module(s) will be set to the factory default state. After initialization, the card will be visible in
Cerebrum/Cortex.
Installing EVS Cerebrum/Cortex
To configure Neuron, Cerebrum or Cortex is required. This software needs to be installed on a computer
connected to the same network as Neuron and needs to meet the minimum Cerebrum/Cortex system
requirements.
•Download Cerebrum/Cortex from the EVS website (https://mi-sftp.evs.com/).
•Follow the on-screen installation instructions once you run the setup application on the computer.
For a detailed description, please refer to the Cerebrum/Cortex installation guide. Should you
encounter any difficulties, please contact EVSsupport.
•Once the installation is completed, please check that you have the latest firmware and interface files,
cf."Firmware Upload and Update Procedure" on page 33 for more details. You will then be able to
run the Cerebrum.exe or Cortex.exe application.
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