GRASS VALLEY 8964FS - User manual

8964FS
4-CHANNEL VIDEO FRAME SYNCHRONIZER
Instruction Manual
SOFTWARE VERSION 1.0.1
071830100
NOVEMBER 2004

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Contents
Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
8964FS 4-Channel Video Frame Synchronizer
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
8900NET Software Requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Frame Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Module Placement in the Gecko 8900 Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Inputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Reference Loop-through Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Power Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Operation Indicator LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Configuration Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Video Timing and Freeze Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Vertical Blanking Interval Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Video Processing Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Reference Input Sync. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Configuration Summary Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Local Onboard Module Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Configuration Switches and Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Onboard Jumpers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
8964FS Module Onboard Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Remote Configuration and Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
8900NET Module Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Newton Control Panel Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Status Web Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
I/O Config Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Functional View Web Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Module Configuration Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
E-MEM Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
OSD Control Web Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Slot Config Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Software Update Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Status Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Frame Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

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Contents
Web Browser Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
SNMP Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Index
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Preface
About This Manual
This manual describes the features of a specific module of the Gecko 8900
Signal Processing System. As part of this module family, it is subject to
Safety and Regulatory Compliance described in the Gecko 8900 Series
frame and power supply documentation (see the Gecko 8900 Frames Instruc-
tion Manual ).

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Preface

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8964FS 4-Channel Video
Frame Synchronizer
Introduction
The 8964FS module offers four independent frame synchronizers on one
module. Frame synchronization is performed from an external reference
and additional vertical and horizontal delay can be applied to each channel
output.
The 8964FS features the following:
• Four 270 Mb/s SDI signal paths with independent controls for:
•Horizontal and vertical timing adjustments
•Auto and manual freeze modes
•Proc amp controls
• Line-by-line VBI blanking
•Test signal generator (color bars output)
• Passes horizontal (HANC) interval ancillary data
•EDH insertion on the output signals
•Analog color black NTSC/PAL reference inputs
•An OSD (On Screen Display) can be keyed in and out of video output
•Up to 10 8964FS modules in a 2 RU Gecko™ 8900 video frame pro-
viding up to 40 frame synchronizers in one frame
•Remote interface with the 8900NET module (version 3.2.2 or later) pro-
viding support for the following:
•Web browser configuration and control
•SNMP trap reports for use with NetCentral and other SNMP appli-
cations
•NetConfig Networking application
•Newton Control Panel control

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Installation
Installation
Installation of the 8964FS module is a process of:
1.
Placing the module in the proper frame slot, and
2.
Cabling and terminating signal ports.
The 8964FS module can be plugged in and removed from a Gecko 8900
video frame with power on. When power is applied to the module, LED
indicators reflect the initialization process (see Power Up on page 11).
8900NET Software Requirement
If using an 8900NET module in the frame for remote control, it must be
running software version 3.2.2 or higher for proper remote operation of the
8964FS module.
Frame Capacity
The 8964FS module can be installed in all Gecko 8900 video frames but with
varying maximum quantities determined by frame cooling capacity.
Table 1 provides the power capacity, cooling capacity, and maximum
module count for each frame type.
Note Module capacity figures assume no other modules are in the frame.
X = Not recommended without forced air cooling.
Module Placement in the Gecko 8900 Frame
There are ten cell locations in the frame to accommodate either analog or
digital modules. These are the left ten locations. Refer to Figure 1 on page 9.
The two cells on the right are allocated for the power supplies. For addi-
tional information concerning the Power Supply module, refer to the 8900
Power Supply manual.
The third cell from the right is allocated for the Frame Monitor or 8900NET
Network Interface module. These modules provide health monitoring and
control options.
Table 1. Video Frame Power Capacity
Capacity Calculated 8900TX Frame 8900TF Frame 8900TFN Frame
Power (W) 100 100 100
Recommended Module Cooling (W) 30 90 90
8964FS Modules 4 10 10

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Installation
Figure 1. Gecko 8900 Series Frame
8900 module slots are interchangeable within the frame. There are 10 BNC
connectors in each slot’s I/O group. The functional assignment of each con-
nector in a group is determined by the module that is placed in that slot.
The maximum number of modules a Gecko 8900 frame can accept is ten.
Figure 2 illustrates the rear connector plate for a Gecko 8900 frame.
Figure 2. Gecko 8900 Series Frame Rear Connector
To install a module in the frame:
1.
Insert the module, connector end first, with the component side of the
module facing to the right and the ejector tab to the top.
2.
Verify that the module connector seats properly against the backplane.
3. Press in the ejector tab to seat the module.
Frame Controller or
8900NET Network
Interface Module
Any 8900 Module Power
Supplies
(only)
8208_04r1
0543-03
J1 J2
J3 J4
J5 J6
J7 J8
J9 J10
IN
DA1
J2
J4
J6
J8
J1 J2
J3 J4
J5 J6
J7 J8
J9 J10
IN
DA3
J1 J2
J3 J4
J5 J6
J7 J8
J9 J10
IN
DA5
J1 J2
J3 J4
J5 J6
J7 J8
J9 J10
IN
DA2
J1 J2
J3 J4
J5 J6
J7 J8
J9 J10
IN
DA7
J1 J2
J3 J4
J5 J6
J7 J8
J9 J10
IN
DA9
J1 J2
J3 J4
J5 J6
J7 J8
J9 J10
IN
DA4
J2
J4
J6
J8
J1 J2
J3 J4
J5 J6
J7 J8
J9 J10
IN
DA6
J2
J4
J6
J8
J1 J2
J3 J4
J5 J6
J7 J8
J9 J10
IN
DA8
J2
J4
J6
J8
J1 J2
J3 J4
J5 J6
J7 J8
J9 J10
IN
DA10
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Installation
Cabling
Cabling to and from the module is done at the back of the Gecko 8900 frame
Refer to Figure 3.
Note At the back of this manual are overlay cards that can be placed over the rear
connector BNCs to identify the specific 8964FS connector functions.
Inputs
Four serial digital video inputs are provided at BNCs J1, J3, J5, and J7. The
inputs are non-looping and internally terminated.
Outputs
Four corresponding SDI video outputs are provided at BNCs J2, J4, J6,
and J8.
Reference Loop-through Input
Connect an NTSC/PAL analog color black reference source (with Signal to
Noise specification of > 40 dB recommended) to one of the loop-through
reference connectors, J9 or J10. Terminate the unused connector into 75
Ω if
the signal is not looped to other equipment.
Note The line rate for the module (all four channels) will be auto-detected from the
Reference In signal. The line rate must match the reference input.
Figure 3. 8964FS Input/Output Connectors
J2
J4
J6
J8
J1
J9 J10
IN
8964FS
J3
J5
J7
J2
J4
J6
J8
8301_01
Reference In
(loop-through)
SDI Out 1
SDI In 1
SDI In 2
SDI In 3
SDI In 4
SDI Out 2
SDI Out 3
SDI Out 4

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Power Up
Power Up
The front LED indicators and configuration switches are illustrated in
Figure 4. Upon power-up, the green PWR LED should light and the yellow
CONF LED should illuminate for a few seconds for the duration of module
initialization.
Operation Indicator LEDs
With factory default configuration and a valid input signal connected, the
green PWR LED and one of the green signal standard LEDs (525 or 625)
should illuminate (refer to Table 2 on page 12 to see the possible operating
indicator combinations).
Video input presence on each video channel is indicated by the CH1–CH4
green LEDs on.
Figure 4. LEDs and Configuration Switches
FUNCTION
FAULT
525 625 CM1 CM0 2ND UP DOWN
CSM
CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4
COMM CONF PWR
8209_05
2ND LED
One LED will be
on to indicate
525 or 625 line
reference is present
PWR – Green LED on indicates power OK.
FAULT – Red LED is off during normal operation.
COMM – Yellow LED on indicates frame bus traffic.
CONF – Yellow LED on indicates module is initiating,
changing operating mode, or programming hardware.
Module Configuration Switches and LEDs.
CH 1 – CH4 Green LEDs on indicates
signal present on CH1, 2, 3 and 4.
525 – Green LED
625 – Green LED
Module Configuration
Active Channel
Control Indictors
CM1 – Yellow LED
CM0 – Yellow LED
MODE CNTRL

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Power Up
Table 2. Board Edge LED Names and Meaning
LED Indication Condition
FAULT
(red)
Off Normal operation.
On continuously Module has detected an internal fault. (Refer to Service on page 47.)
Flashing Configuration problems. Check inputs and settings. Missing video.
COMM
(yellow)
Off No activity on frame communication bus.
3 Quick Pulses Locate Module command received by the module from a remote control system.
Short flash Activity present on the frame communication bus.
CONF
(yellow)
Off Module is in normal operating mode.
On continuously Module is initializing, changing operating modes or programming hardware.
Flashing Indicates rate of change of paddle controlled setting.
PWR
(green)
Off No power to module or module’s DC/DC converter failed.
On continuously Normal operation, module is powered.
625
(green)
Off No reference or standard is other than 625.
On continuously Valid 625 video reference is present.
525
(green)
Off No reference or standard is other than 525.
On continuously Valid 525 video reference is present.
CM1
(yellow)
Off
On/Off combination Indicates what channel is enabled for configuration when
Channel Select Mode (CSM) LED is on (described in Table 6 on page 18).
On
CM0
(yellow)
Off
On
CH1
(green)
Off No signal present on Channel 1.
On continuously Valid signal is present on Channel 1.
Flashing Input signal line rate does not match reference.
CH2
(green)
Off No signal present on Channel 2.
On continuously Valid signal is present on Channel 2.
Flashing Input signal line rate does not match reference.
CH3
(green)
Off No signal present on Channel 3.
On continuously Valid signal is present on Channel 3.
Flashing Input signal line rate does not match reference.
CH4
(green)
Off No signal present on Channel 4.
On continuously Valid signal is present on Channel 4.
Flashing Input signal line rate does not match reference.
2ND
(yellow)
Off Rotary switch is addressing Bank 1 configuration functions.
On continuously Rotary switch is addressing Bank 2 configuration functions.
CSM
(yellow)
Off Paddle switch controls current Bank parameter mode.
On continuously Paddle switch controls channel selection.

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Configuration
Configuration
The 8964FS can be configured locally using onboard switches or remotely
using the 8900NET network interface GUI or a networked control panel.
Refer to the following sections for configuration instructions:
•Configuration Summary (page 13)
• Local Onboard Module Configuration (page 17)
•Remote Control and Monitoring (page 22)
•Newton Control Panel Configuration (page 22)
Operation of these control types is explained in detail in their respective
sections of this manual.
Configuration Summary
This section provides a summary of all parameters that can be configured
on the 8964FS module. Use this section in conjunction with the specific con-
figuration method instructions for each configuration type. Table 5 on
page 16 provides a summary in table format of all parameters and their
ranges, default values, and remote, local, and control panel function names
and locations for setting each value.
Video Timing and Freeze Controls
On a 8964FS module, the following timing adjustments are available:
•Horizontal Timing – adjusts the horizontal delay of the channel output
in half pixels
•Vertical Timing – adjusts vertical delay in line increments
Also available with the 8964FS are the following freeze controls (one must
be selected from the five choices):
•AutoBlue – when AutoBlue is enabled on a channel, the output will
automatically freeze to a blue screen when the input signal is lost on
that channel.
•AutoFreeze – when AutoFreeze is enabled on a channel, the output will
automatically freeze on the last valid field when the input signal is lost
on that channel.
• Field 1 – manually freeze the output signal on field 1 of the last frame.
• Field 2 – manually freeze the output signal on field 2 of the last frame.
• Frame – manually freeze the output signal on the last frame.

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A field freeze provides less resolution and no motion artifacts in the output.
In frame mode, the resolution is higher since both fields are present, but the
presentation of the two fields can cause motion artifacts.
Vertical Blanking Interval Controls
The 8964FS provides line-by-line vertical blanking interval (VBI) pro-
cessing.
Line Categories
The line categories used in the configuration of the video signal for the
8964FS are defined as follows:
•F_Active Lines – the portion of the active video that is fixed and always
treated by the module as carrying active video (not programmable).
•P_Active Lines – lines in the active video that can be configured by the
user to carry either active video or be reserved for carrying user data.
• CVBI – the lines in the vertical interval that can be configured by the
user.
•FVBI – the line in the vertical blanking interval that are fixed and are not
configurable.
The line numbers for each category above are defined in Table 3 for both
525 and 625 line rates.
Table 3. Line Numbers for 8964FS Line Categories
Line Categories
Label 525 625
Start End Start End
F_Active 25 (F1)
288 (F2) 263 (F1) 525 (F2) 29 (F1) 342 (F2) 310 (F1) 623 (F2)
P_Active 21 (F1)
284 (F2) 24 (F1) 287 (F2) 24 (F1) 337 (F2) 28 (F1) 341 (F2)
CVBI 10 (F1)
273 (F2) 20 (F1) 283 (F2) 6 (F1) 319 (F2) 23 (F1) 336 (F2)
FVBI 1 (F1)
264 (F2) 9 (F1) 272 (F2) 624 (F1) 311 (F2) 5 (F1) 318 (F2)

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Configuration
Line pairs in the P_Active line category can be reserved for carrying data
by configuring Data Line Pairs with local or remote controls. Refer to
Table 4 for a listing of the Data Line Pairs lines that are available with each
setting.
Programmable VBI and Active Picture Lines
The programmable lines in the vertical blanking interval include the con-
figurable VBI lines (CVBI). Configurable active picture lines (P_Active) can
be reserved for carrying data (refer to Table 4 on page 15).
These line pairs can be configured for the following:
•Blank – in local mode, select On to blank all lines of CVBI or Off to not
blank. In remote mode, lines can be blanked or passed on a line-by-line
basis with the web page (toothed blanking).
Video Processing Adjustments
The controls for video processing on each channel are the following:
•Test signal generator – when enable, sends the internal test signal gen-
erator 75% Color Bars test signal to the channel output.
Note When the internally generated color bars test signal output is enabled, the rel-
ative sync and burst may be offset in relation to the input SDI stream timing.
•EDH Insertion – insertion of new EDH can be enabled or disabled
(input EDH is always removed).
•HANC – horizontal ancillary data (including embedded audio) may be
passed or blanked.
Reference Input Sync
The module is locked to the reference input sync. The following reference
input sync considerations should be noted:
•Jitter performance of the module is influenced by the time base jitter of
the reference input sync.
Table 4. Lines Reserved for Carrying Data
525 Line
Selection Data Line Pairs Reserved 625 Line Selection Data Line Pairs Reserved
None None None None
21/284 21/284 24/337 24/337
22/285 21/284 – 22/285 25/338 24/337 – 25/338
23/286 21/284 – 23/286 26/339 24/337 – 26/339
24/287 21/284 – 24/287 27/340 24/337 – 27/340
28/341 24/337 – 28/341

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Configuration
•Reference input sync timing determines the output timing. If a sync
changeover is used for the sync reference, the timing of both sync
sources must match. This ensures that the timing from the 8964FS
remains consistent if the reference input sync switches.
Configuration Summary Table
Table 5 provides a complete summary of the 8964FS functions and a com-
parison of the functionality available with each control type along with the
ranges and default values for each parameter.
Table 5. Summary of 8964FS Configuration Functions
Function
Type Default Range/Choices
Resolution Web Page/ Function Name Function Switch Bank/Setting
Newton
Control
Panel
Notes/
Conditions
OSD (On Screen Display) Off On/Off OSD Control/
On Screen Display 1:1 N/A Jumper JP3
mustbeenabled
on module.
Horizontal Timing 0 0 - 857.5 pixels (525) 0 - 863.5 pixels (625)
(0.5 pixel steps)
Timing/
Horizontal Timing (pixels) 2:B HTim 1-4
Vertical Timing 0 0 – 524 lines (525) 0 – 624 lines (625)
(1line steps)
Timing/
Vertical Timing (lines) 2:C VTim1-4
Freeze Type Auto-
Blue
AutoFreeze, AutoBlue
Field 1, Field 2, or
Frame
Timing/Freeze Mode
Select AutoFrz, AutoBlue,
Field 1, Field 2, or Frame
radio button
2:D
2:E
2:F Frez1-4
Test Signal Generator Disable Disable/Color Bars Video Proc/ Select Disable or Color Bars
radio button 1:C Tst1-4 Video
processing
controls
Horizontal ancillary data
(HANC) Pass Pass or Blank Video Proc/
Select HANC Pass or Blank
radio button 1:4 Hanc1-4
EDH Insertion On On/Off Video Proc/ Select EDH Inserter On or Off
radio button 1:3 EDH 1-4
Reserve VBI lines for data None See Table 4 on
page 15 VBI/ Select data line pair buttons
2:1/2:2/2:3
See Table 7 on
page 21 N/A See tables for
line rate choices
Blank VBI Lines On On/Off VBI/ Blank VBI/Data Line Pair or use
Blank All or Pass All button 2:4 N/A Line selectable
in Remote.
Global in Local.
Learn/Recall E-MEM N/A E-MEM 1-5
E-MEM/
Standard View: Recall 1-5
Advanced View: Recall/Learn
/Save to/Load from
1:E N/A E-MEM
functions
Recall factory defaults N/A See Defaults column E-MEM/
Recall factory settings button 1:F N/A

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Configuration
Local Onboard Module Configuration
The 8964FS module can be configured locally using the rotary and paddle
switches. Several LEDs interact with the switches to indicate status of the
configuration process.
Configuration Switches and Controls
Each of the four channels is adjusted separately. Selection of each channel
is done with the paddle switch while in Channel Select Mode as explained
below. Refer to Figure 5 on page 18 for the following descriptions. Use the
onboard configuration components as follows:
•Function (rotary) switch — This switch accesses a desired function for
configuration (see Table 7 on page 21). The switch addresses up to three
banks of functions; each bank has 16 possible positions (0 through 9 and
A through F). Not all positions are used.
The next bank of functions is accessed each time the Function switch
makes a complete revolution past zero (or back through F): While in
Bank 1, a complete revolution past zero accesses Bank 2. The yellow
2ND LED indicates which bank is currently being accessed.
Note The Function switch should be kept in position 0 in any bank (parked) when
not in use to avoid any inadvertent change in configuration. Position 0 in each
bank is inactive.
•2ND (second Function) yellow LED – when off, indicates that the rotary
switch is addressing the first bank of functions. When on, indicates that
the rotary switch is addressing the second bank of functions.
•SW2 (paddle) switch – actuates or selects the desired setting or channel
selection for the selected function when the switch is held momentarily
in either the up or down position. Switch between Parameter and
Channel Select Mode with pushbutton SW4.
•CSM (Channel Select Mode) yellow LED – when on, paddle switch is in
Channel Select Mode. Use the paddle switch to select channel 1, 2, 3, or
4. When off, paddle switch is in Parameter mode.
•CM1 and CM0 yellow LEDs – indicate what channel is active for adjust-
ment. Refer to Table 6 on page 18.
•SW4 (pushbutton) switch – press to toggle assignment of paddle switch
SW2 between Parameter mode (CSM LED off) and Channel Select
Mode (CSM LED on).
• CONF (configuring) yellow LED – when on, indicates the module is
programming hardware.

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Figure 5. Onboard Configuration Components – Front View
Refer to Table 6 for reading the CM1 and CM0 active channel LED indica-
tors.
Table 6. CM1 and CM0 LED Table
CM1 LED State CM0 LED State Channel Control
Off Off Channel 1 is active
Off On Channel 2 is active
On Off Channel 3 is active
On On Channel 4 is active
16-position Function rotary switch – accesses up to 3 banks
of controls. Bank selected is indicted by state of 2ND LED.
SW2 – Paddle switch for incrementing parameter values (Parameter mode)
or selecting active channel (CSM, Channel Select Mode)
SW4 – Pushbutton switch to toggle between Parameter
and CSM modes
Ejector Tab
2ND LED – Bank 1 = Off, Bank 2 = On
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0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
CONF – Yellow LED on indicates module is initiating,
changing operating mode, or updating firmware
CM1 – Yellow LED
CSM LED – on in Channel Select Mode (use paddle to select channel)
CM0 – Yellow LED Indicate active channel control (see table in text)

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Configuration
Onboard Jumpers
Two onboard jumpers must be set for the following:
•Jumper JP1 allows (LCL&REM position) or locks out (LOCALposition)
remote control.
•Jumper JP3, OSD enables (OSD EN pins 2-3) or disables (OSD DIS pins
1-2) control of the OSD (On Screen Display).
The On Screen Display (OSD) graphic can be enabled on the output of
each channel to allow viewing of the currently selected Rotary switch
function and the currently assigned parameters. The OSD is provided
for an aid in configuring the module in local mode and should be
turned off on each channel with either the local or remote controls
before broadcasting the signal. You may also set this jumper to disable
the OSD completely after the module is configured to prevent the OSD
information from being put on-air.
When control is enabled with jumper JP3, the OSD for each channel can
be turned on or off with either local or remote controls.
Figure 6. Module Configuration Switches and LEDs
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Place jumper in Local position
to lock out remote access.
Function rotary switch
2ND Function LED
CM1 LED
CM0 LED
Pushbutton switch
Paddle switch
LCL&REM (2–3)
CSM LED
Remote Lockout
LOCAL (1–2)
JP1
On Screen Display Control
JP3
OSD DIS (1–2)
OSD EN (2-3)

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Configuration
8964FS Module Onboard Configuration Settings
Onboard configuration is done on a channel-by-channel basis, there is no
gang mode (apply settings to all channels). You may use an on-screen
display on the output of each channel to view the parameters being
adjusted.
Control of the OSD function must first be enabled locally by setting jumper
JP3 (Figure 6) to either disabled, OSDIS (pins 1-2), or enabled, OSDEN
(pins 2-3). Once OSD control has been enabled with JP3, it can be turned on
or off with individual local channel controls (Bank 1/Position 1) or through
the web browser (refer to OSD Control Web Page on page 41).
To make a configuration setting:
1. Select the channel to be adjusted by pressing pushbutton SW4 to toggle
to the Channel Select Mode (yellow CSM LED on). This allows using
the paddle switch to increment through the channel selections. The
currently selected channel is indicated by the state of the CM1 and CM0
LED. Refer to Table 6 on page 18 for reading LED states.
2. When the desired channel is active, use pushbutton SW4 to toggle back
to Parameter mode (CSM LED off).
3. Rotate the Function switch to Bank 1 (2ND LED off) or Bank 2
(2ND LED on), then to the desired function within that bank.
4. Move the paddle switch to the up or down position and hold
momentarily to set the desired function (refer to Table 7 on page 21).
Note Holding the paddle switch in the up or down position for more than a half
second will automatically accelerate through the value range for parameters
with 256 or more values. The full range can be accessed in about 10 seconds.