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8995UPC/DNC/UDX
SD/HD UP/DOWN/CROSS CONVERTER
Instruction Manual
Software Version 1.3.0
071848005
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8995UPC/DNC/UDX
SD/HD UP/DOWN/CROSS CONVERTER
Instruction Manual
Software Version 1.3.0
071848005
MARCH 2011

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Contents
Preface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
8995UPC/DNC/UDX Up/Down/Cross Converter Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
8995UDX Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
8995UPC Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
8995DNC Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Module Placement in the GeckoFlex Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Module Installation Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
8995 Module Placement For Genlock Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Rear Module Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Genlock Submodule Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Frame Bus Jumpering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Front Module Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Optional Fiber Optics Submodule Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Fiber Optic Cleaning Requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Genlock Loop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Video Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Video Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Reclocked Video Output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Auto Tracking Output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Set Fan Speed to Maximum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Power Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Operation Indicator LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Configuration Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Video Input Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Video Timing and Loss of Signal Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Signal Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Color Correction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Video Processing Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Aspect Ratio Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Transcoding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Audio Processing and Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Genlock Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
User Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Fiber Optic Outputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Remote Configuration and Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Local/Remote Jumper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
8900NET Module Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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Newton Control Panel Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Status Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
I/O Config Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
System Config Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Functional View Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Video Input Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Frame Sync Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Color Correction Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Video Proc Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Transcoding Web Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
CC Transcoding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
VITC Transcoding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Aspect Ratio Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Video Out Web Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Audio Input Status Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Audio Delay Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Audio Gain Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Audio Channel Pairing Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Audio Proc Web Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Genlock Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
User Settings Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Slot Config Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Software Updating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Status Monitoring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
External Frame Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
LED Reporting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Web Browser Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
SNMP Reporting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Power-Up Diagnostic Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Electronic Circuit Breaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Module Repair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Functional Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Configuration Summary Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Active Format Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
AFD Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Notes on AFD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
How to Use the AFD Conversion Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
AFD Code Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
AFD Definitions For 4:3 Coded Frames. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
AFD Codes For 16:9 Coded Frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
AFD Tables – Up Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
AFD Tables – Down Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

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Preface
About This Manual
This manual describes the features of a specific 8900 module in the
GeckoFlex Signal Processing System family. As part of this module family,
it is subject to Safety and Regulatory Compliance described in the
GeckoFlex 8900 Series frame documentation (see the GeckoFlex Frames
8900FX/FF/FFN Signal Processing System Instruction Manual).
All Modular product documentation can be found on-line in PDF format at
this link:
www.grassvalley.com/docs/modular

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Preface

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8995UPC/DNC/UDX
Up/Down/Cross Converter
Modules
Introduction
This manual covers installation, configuration, and operation for the
8995UPC Up Converter, 8995DNC Down Converter, and 8995UDX
Up/Down/Cross Converter modules for the GeckoFlex frame.
The 8995 modules provide up/down/cross conversion between broadcast
quality SD and HD video. An optional Genlock submodule can be installed
for external reference timing for environments requiring video signals to be
synchronized with other video sources and processed for video quality.
The following features are available with this module series.
• Two module set including a hot-swappable front and rear module. The
rear module requires two rear slots.
• Up to five 8995 modules in the same 2 RU GeckoFlex frame.
• An optional Genlock submodule mounted on the 8995 circuit board
accepts an external reference (NTSC/PAL color black or Tri-Level Sync)
and manages local and frame bus reference timing to the module.
• Fiber-ready front module accepts a fiber optic submodule option for
optical input/output interfaces for all models. Refer to Table 1 on
page 19 for the submodules available.
• Frame Sync (with Genlock submodule from two independent frame
buses or for local reference) and Delay mode.
• Full featured video proc amp functions including RGB and component
color controls, video gain, Y/C clip controls, chroma gain, phase (Hue)
and black level control, color space conversion (ITU 601, ITU 709), and
Cadence control for setting 3:2 pulldown for video from film.
• Aspect ratio control including mode selection, alignment, top crop and
matte color along with Active Format Description (AFD) input and
output status reporting and enabling and disabling controls.

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• Edge enhancement and pixel-level motion adaptive conversion for
superb picture quality.
• Color correction controls for RGB gain and offset and gamma settings.
• Powerful handling of embedded audio for channel level and Dolby E
stream routing.
• PCM audio processing including audio status reporting, delay, gain,
channel pairing, and audio processing controls. Processed audio is then
re-embedded into output video stream.
• One auto-tracking output to allow synchronization of audio modules to
the Genlock reference.
• VITC time code SD to HD and HD to SD translation supported for
same-frame rate (59.94 Hz) or Closed Caption SD to HD or HD to SD
translation at same frame rate (59.94 Hz), or output line select for VITC
and Closed Caption.
• Minimum delay (1 frame) for low latency live applications all critical
format conversions.
• SNMP and product health monitoring is supported through the
8900NET module with applications such as NetCentral.
• Software updating using the NetConfig Networking application
and/or microSD card.
8995UDX Module
The 8995UDX provides the full spectrum of up, down, and cross conver-
sion with all of the functionality listed above. Refer to Table 3 on page 28
for a video conversion summary diagram.
8995UPC Module
The 8995UPC is fully featured with 8995 series functionality described
above. This module up converts SD video to high quality HD video. Refer
to Table 4 on page 28 for a video conversion summary diagram.
8995DNC Module
The 8995DNC is fully featured with 8995 series functionality described
above. This module down converts HD video to high quality SD video.
Refer to Table 5 on page 29 for a video conversion summary diagram.

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System Requirements
System Requirements
The following system requirements are necessary for proper operation of
the 8995 Series modules:
• 8995 module operation requires the presence of an 8900NET Network
Interface module in an 8900FFN GeckoFlex frame for configuration.
There are no local front edge configuration controls for this module.
When using the web browser interface, the latest version of Internet
Explorer is the recommended application. Other web browsers may
cause unexpected results.
The latest version of 8900NET (Net Card) software must be at 4.3.0 for
proper operation. Check the software version of your 8900NET module
by navigating to the Frame Status web page (Figure 16 on page 37) and
noting the software version given below the frame graphic. Check the
Grass Valley ftp server at this link for the latest 8900NET release:
ftp://ftp.grassvalley.com/modular/8900/8900net/v4.3.0/
• Fans in the front cover must be set at maximum speed. Refer to Set Fan
Speed to Maximum on page 23.
• 8995 Series release 1.2.0 or later requires version 8 Firmware and
version 1 Hardware be installed on the 8900GEN-SM Genlock Sub-
module if present on any modules. Firmware can be updated with the
software update for version 1.2.0 as described in the Release Notes that
accompany the version 1.2.0 software release.
To check the version of the 8900GEN-SM submodule, link to the
Genlock web page and note the Firmware Version and Hardware Revision
reported in the web page header as shown in Figure 54 on page 89.
For software updating information, refer to Software Updating on page 98.

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Installation
Installation
The 8995 models consists of a front and rear module set that can only be
installed in a GeckoFlex frame. An optional fiber optic submodule is also
available for providing fiber inputs or outputs depending on the type of
submodule installed. Installation of the 8995 module set is a process of:
1. Determining the placement of the 8995 module based on genlock
timing configuration if required,
2. Placing the 8900UDX-R rear module in a rear frame slot (this rear
module requires two adjacent rear slot spaces),
3. Installing the Genlock submodule option on the front module if used,
4. Placing the front module in the corresponding front slot,
5. Installing the optional SFP Fiber Optic submodule in the rear module,
6. Cabling the signal ports, and
7. Setting front cover fan speed on 8900NET module to maximum.
Module Placement in the GeckoFlex Frame
There are ten front and rear cell locations in the 2 RU GeckoFlex frame
(Figure 1) to accommodate either audio, analog and digital video modules.
The 8995 module set uses the 8900UDX-R rear module that requires two
adjacent slots, allowing five 8995 modules per frame.
Figure 1. GeckoFlex Frame

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Installation
Module Installation Precautions
Please read and follow the precautions listed below before installing the
front and rear modules and any fiber optic option submodules:
• Use standard anti-static procedures during installation. As modules
can be installed or removed when the GeckoFlex frame is powered up,
before removing the cover, please use an anti-static bracelet tied to a
metal part of the frame.
• Install the rear module first, the 8900GEN-SM submodule on the front
module (if used), the front module, then the optical submodule option
(if used).
• When installing or removing a rear module, loosen or tighten the
screws holding the retainer clips to the frame manually with the
retainer clip tool provided inside the front cover of the frame or use a
2 mm (5/64”) hex screwdriver. Please do not use an electric screw-
driver.
Note On newer 751- version GeckoFlex frames, a Rear Retainer Clip removal tool
and 2 extra retainer clips and screws for installing them are provided on the
inside of the frame cover.
• Make every effort to leave the screws holding the retainer clips in place
(do not remove them completely). They are very small and can easily
drop into other equipment causing a shorting hazard. (Two turns of the
screw should be enough to loosen the screws, 3 turns or more will
remove it.)
• When installing a rear module, tighten the screws on the retainer clips
just until snug. Do not apply more force than is necessary to seat the
rear module. The retainer clip screw torque specification is given in the
Mechanical specifications in Table 9 on page 99.
• If using a fiber optic submodule, handle it carefully, use anti-static pre-
cautions, and read the Fiber Optic Cleaning Requirement on page 19
before cabling.

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8995 Module Placement For Genlock Timing
Before installing the 8995 module, you will first need to determine if and
how you want to use a genlock reference or the available frame reference
buses. The genlock timing from an 8900GEN-SM submodule can be uti-
lized in several ways. Refer to the 8900GEN-SM GeckoFlex Genlock Instruc-
tion Manual available online for a complete overview of using the genlock
reference.
This as well as all other modular product manuals are available online at
the following URL on the Grass Valley web site:
http://www.grassvalley.com/docs/modular
In addition to the capability of providing a local external reference to this
specific 8995 module with an 8900GEN-SM submodule installed, slots 1
and 3 of the Gecko Flex frame have been specifically designed to distribute
an independent frame bus reference transmitted from the 8900GEN-SM
submodule mounted on an 8995 module (or other GeckoFlex module with
this capability) configured for this purpose. The external reference con-
nected to the corresponding Genlock Loop BNCs can be distributed to
other modules in the frame that accept a genlock reference.
If another 8995 module has already been configured and installed for frame
bus distribution, you may configure this module’s output timing to lock to
the Frame Bus 1 or Frame Bus 2 reference from the other 8995 module. In
this case, the 8995 does not require the use of an additional 8900GEN-SM
submodule.
The use of the genlock reference is determined by the setting of the Output
Timing on the System Config web page of the module and module place-
ment in the frame and jumper configuration as summarized below.
• Local Reference – the 8995 with an 8900GEN-SM submodule can have
a local external reference connected to one of the corresponding
Genlock Loop BNCs. This external timing reference will be fed to this
specific 8995 module only.
• Frame Reference 1 or 2 – when an 8995 with an 8900GEN-SM sub-
module is installed in slot 1 and/or slot 3, a frame timing bus can be
enabled to distribute the external reference connected to the corre-
sponding Genlock Loop BNCs on the rear module to all modules in the
frame that can accept a genlock reference. slot 1 provides Frame Bus 1
and slot 3 provides Frame Bus 2.
• Input Video – when no 8900GEN-SM submodule is installed on the
8995, the Output Timing can be set to Input so the output timing will
follow the input to the module.

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Installation
Rear Module Installation
To install the rear module, refer to Figure 2 and the instructions below:
1. To remove a blank rear adapter cover (or a rear module already
present), manually loosen the two screws holding each retainer clip on
the rear adapter cover or rear module to the frame with the retainer clip
tool provided inside the front cover of the frame (newer model frames
only) or a 2 mm (5/64”) hex screwdriver. Do not remove the screws.
Note To remove a rear module already installed, follow the same steps. It is helpful
to first remove the front module so the rear can be pulled out more easily.
1. After loosening the retainer clip screws, pull up on each retainer and
completely remove it, leaving the screws in place.
2. Remove the blank rear adapter cover by inserting needlenose pliers
into the slots in the blank cover and pulling it off.
3. Insert the rear module into the empty slot, guiding it carefully.
4. Replace each retainer clip over the two screws on both sides of the
module and push down to seat the retainer clip.
5. Tighten the two screws on each retainer clip just until they come into
contract with the retainer clip then tighten about a 1/4 turn more. The
retainer clips should not bend or be bowed. The rear retainer clip screw
torque specification is 4-5 inch-lb/0.45-0.6Nm).
Note All unused rear slots in a GeckoFlex frame should have a blank rear adapter
cover installed.
Figure 2. Installing Rear Module (751- Version Frame)
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Use retainerclip or
needlenose pliers
to pull out blank after
removing retainerclips

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Genlock Submodule Installation
The Genlock submodule will ship in a separate package, not installed on
the front module.
To install a Genlock submodule, follow these steps:
1. Locate the Genlock connector J14, on the back side of the 8995 circuit
board (Figure 3).
2. Line up the connector on the submodule, J1, with J14 on the front
module and snap the submodule into place making sure the holes in
each circuit board line up.
3. To hold the submodule in place, attach the screw provided from the
bottom of the front module to the standoff on the submodule circuit
board.
Figure 3. Installing Genlock Submodule
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Install Genlock submodule
on back of circuit board.
Center submodule connector J1
over front module connector J14
and snap in place. From top side
of module, tighten the screw provided
to the standoff on the circuit board.
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Installation
Frame Bus Jumpering
If you will be using this 8995 module to distribute reference Frame Bus 1
(slot 1) or Frame Bus 2 (slot 3), you must set a jumper on the front module
circuit board for this purpose before installing the module (Figure 4).
• Frame Bus 1 – to transmit the reference connected to one of the Genlock
Loop BNCs on the corresponding rear module on Frame Bus 1, set
jumper J11 to ENA (pins 1-2). This module must be installed in slot 1 of
the frame and configured on the Genlock web page (see Genlock Web
Page on page 88) for Auto in the Drive Frame Reference Bus pulldown.
• Frame Bus 2 – to transmit the reference connected to one of the Genlock
Loop BNCs on the corresponding rear module on Frame Bus 2, set
jumper J10 to ENA (pins 1-2). This module must be installed in slot 3 of
the frame and configured on the Genlock web page (see Genlock Web
Page on page 88) for Auto in the Drive Frame Reference Bus pulldown.
Note Both jumpers may be enabled. The module in slot 1 will only read the status
of jumper, J11. The module in slot 3 will only read the status of jumper, J10.
Figure 4. Setting Frame Bus Jumpers
For Frame Bus 2 distribution, set
GENLOCK BUS XMT jumper, J10
Pins 1-2 (ENA) or pins 2-3 (DIS).
For Frame Bus 1 distribution, set
GEN LOCK BUS XMT jumper, J11
Pins 1-2 (ENA) or pins 2-3 (DIS).
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Pin 1
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Front Module Installation
After installing the rear module (and Genlock submodule on the front
module if required), install the front module as follows:
Note If using a fiber optic submodule, install it through the rear module according
to Optional Fiber Optics Submodule Installation on page 19.
1. Remove the front cover of the frame if required.
2. Locate the corresponding front slot.
3. Insert the front module so that the plastic card guides on the module
top and bottom edges go over the upper and lower raised rail guides on
the right of the top and bottom of the slot(Figure 5).
4. Carefully slide the module into the rear connector.
5. Lock the front module ejector tab into the locking pin.
Note Before removing the front module, first remove the Fiber Optic submodule if
present, from the rear module.
Figure 5. Front Module Installation
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Slide top and bottom card carriers on module
over top and bottom guides on right of slot.
Module installed
Locking Pin
Card Carriers
Card Carriers
Front Module Side View

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Installation
Optional Fiber Optics Submodule Installation
After the front and rear modules have been installed, install the SFP Fiber
Optic submodule option if being used into the rear module metal cage
labeled FIBER (Figure 6 on page 20). The SFP submodule is hot-pluggable
and may be installed or removed with power applied to the module.
CAUTION The Fiber Optic submodule is static sensitive. Use static handling precautions
when installing or removing the submodule. Fiber connections must be
cleaned before installing or cabling as described in Fiber Optic Cleaning
Requirement below.
Refer to Table 1 for the correct model of submodule to use with different
software versions.
Fiber Optic Cleaning Requirement
Before making any fiber optic cable mating connections, including installa-
tion, and after every de-mating cycle, use an industry standard fiber optic
cleaning kit, including oil-free compressed air, to clean the fiber connectors
and the connectorized fiber end faces. This helps ensure optimum perfor-
mance of the fiber optic interface. Industry standard fiber optic cleaning
kits can be purchased on the web and in electronics stores.
Table 1. Fiber Optic Submodule Summary
Submodule Type SW1.2.4 and later SW 1.2.1 and earlier
SFP-13103G-M1DRX Dual Receiver X –
SFP-13103G-M1DTX Dual Transmitter X –
SFP-13103G-M1TRX Transceiver X –
1310nm-DRL Dual Receiver X X
1310nm-DTL Dual Transmitter X X
1310nm-TRL Transceiver X X

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To install the fiber optic submodule:
1. Slide the fiber optic device into the metal fiber cage with the label and
handle to the right.
2. Push the device in as far as it will go without forcing it. It will not go
completely into the cage.
3. Cable the fiber optic connectors according to the instructions given in
Fiber Optic Video Inputs on page 22 or Fiber Optic Video Outputs on
page 22 depending on the type of submodule used.
Figure 6. Installing Fiber Optics Submodule
Removing an SFP Submodule
If you need to remove an SFP submodule, snap the handle out and pull the
submodule slowly out of the metal cage.
FIBER
J7
J9
J8
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Label
Handle
Arrow Indicators:
FiberOptic Receiver
FiberOptic Transmitter
FiberOptic Transceiver