Specifications
This module can be mounted in a GeckoFlex
frame but not in other 8900 series frames
including Gecko-A or Gecko-V frames. As this
module has no card-edge controls and in order
to configure this module an 8900NET (Net Card)
Network Interface module is required.
8995UDX
SD/HD video format up/down/crossconverter, front
module and dual wide rear module set
8900GEN-SM
Genlock submodule. This submodule mounts to the
front module to provide reference input for the module
and frame reference bus. This is required for frame
synchronizing operation.
SFP-13103G-M1TRX
Fiber transceiver. Low-power 1310 nm single-mode
optical transceiver submodule (one fiber input/one
fiber output)
SFP-13103G-M1DTX
Dual fiber transmitter. Dual low-power 1310 nm single-
mode optical transmitter submodule
SFP-13103G-M1DRX
Dual fiber receiver. Dual low-power 1310 nm single-
mode optical receiver submodule
For detailed specifications, installation, and setup
instructions see:
www.grassvalley.com/docs/modular
Specifications Ordering Information
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Supported Frame Types
GeckoFlex with 8900NET (Net Card) for configuration
Power Rating and Size
18 Watts – dual slot
Inputs
SD/HD-SDI: One electrical or optional fiber optic
•Inputequalization:upto125m
•Auto-sensing:Yes
•Returnloss:>15dB,5to270MHz;
>15 dB typ, to 1.5 GHz
Auto sensing: Yes
Optical: Single-mode (optional)
Outputs
SD/HD-SDI: Four electrical and up to two additional
optional fiber optic
•Returnloss:>15dB,5to270MHz;
>15 dB typical, to 1.5 GHz
•Signallevel:800mVp-p±10%
•Rise/falltime(20-80%):140pstypforHD,
500 ps typical for SD
•Outputjitterinframesyncmode,lowjitterapplied:
< 0.2 UI p-p HD > 100 kHz
< 1.0 UI p-p HD > 10 Hz
Optical: Single-mode (optional)
Electrical Length (delay)
Fixed delay mode: Nominal: 2 frames (±1 pixel)
User-adjustable range: 2 frames minus 5 lines to
3 frames minus 5 lines
Synchronizing mode (asynchronous input):
Minimum: 2 frames minus 5 lines
Maximum: 3 frames minus 5 lines
Fixed delay mode = in Minimum Delay Mode:
Nominal: 1 frame (±1 pixel)
User-adjustable range: 1 frame to 2 frames minus 5
lines
Synchronizing mode = in Minimum Delay Mode
(synchronous input): Nominal: 1 frame (±1 pixel)
User-adjustable range: 1 frame to 2 frames minus 5
lines
Additional adjustable delay: 0 to 6 additional frames
Conversion
Method: Motion adaptive
3:2/2:2 cadence: Automatic detection
Input: 1080i or 480i @ 59.94 Hz, 1080p @ 23.98,
1080sf @ 23.98 or 720p @ 59.94 Hz
Output choices: 1080i or 480i @ 59.94 Hz, 1080p
@ 23.98, 1080sf @ 23.98 or 720p @ 59.94 Hz
Input: 1080i or 576i @ 50 Hz or 720p @ 50 Hz
Output choices: 1080i or 576i @ 50 Hz,
720p @ 50 Hz
Aspect Ratio Conversion
Conversion modes: 1:1, letterbox, pillarbox,
anamorphic, 14:9
Synchronization (Genlock):
•Standardframebusgenlockorexternalreferenceif
genlock submodule is installed (NOTE: at least one
module per frame must have genlock submodule)
•Adjustment:0to1framein1SDpixelsteps
Timecode and Closed Caption
VITC timecode and Closed Caption SD to HD or HD to
SD translation: same frame rate and output line select
for VITC and Closed Caption. NOTE: VITC and CC may
not work accurately in 23.98 Hz 3:2 pulldown from
higher frame rate conversion
Control And Monitoring
SNMP: Yes
Web page configuration: Yes
Local configuration: No
Newton support: Yes
NetConfig support: Yes
NetCentral support: Yes
8995UDX Up/Down/Crossconverter and Frame Sync
Key Features
Up/down/crossconverter with frame•
synchronizer
Image enhancement and pixel-level•
motion adaptive conversion for superb
picture quality
Synchronizer for robust signal handling•
Full video proc. amp functions, including•
RGB and component color controls, video
gain, chroma gain, phase control (hue),
Y/C White/Y Black clip level controls, and
color space conversion (ITU 601, ITU 709)
Minimum delay (1 frame conversion) for•
low-latency live applications
Maximum adjustable delay up to 9 frames•
Fiber-ready – accepts an optional SFP•
fiber device providing optical input or
output
Optional genlock reference input•
submodule for reference timing that
supports loop-through, Tri-level sync and
color black
The 8995UDX is a compact, broadcast-quality,
fiber-ready, up/down/crossconverter and
synchronizer. Conversion is of the highest
quality in all modes, with pixel-adaptive motion
processing. In addition, the 8995UDX provides
the most robust signal handling with the low
hysteresis synchronizer, redundant reference,
and perfect-picture mode of the 8985FS.
It is fully featured with color-space conversion
and a powerful video proc. amp that includes
RGB color correction with gamma and
component adjustments with clip level controls
on either HD or SD video. The user can also
control hue, chroma, and luma similar to a
traditional analog proc. amp.
Powerful embedded audio handling includes
channel-level and Dolby E stream routing. PCM
audio processing eliminates the clicks caused
by the video synchronizer dropping or repeating
frames and hot upstream video switching.
VITC conversion and Closed Captioning are
supported for same frame-rate conversions.
One of three types of optional SFP fiber optic
submodules can be installed in the fiber optic
rear cage connector to provide two fiber
inputs (Dual Receiver), two fiber outputs (Dual
Transmitter), or one fiber input and one fiber
output (Transceiver).
Refer to the rear module pinout and the block
diagram on the next page.
Applications
Where incoming feeds may be in either•
1080, 720, or SD formats
For live production where low latency•
conversion is required
For conversion of signals with embedded•
audio
