Harris QSEE6800 Plus H User manual
QSEE6800+H
Signal Monitor Video and Thumbnail Streamer
Installation and Operation Manual
Edition A
175-000328-00
Edition A
November 2006
QSEE6800+H
Signal Monitor Video and
Thumbnail Streamer
Installation and Operation Manual
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Copyright 2006, Harris Corporation. All rights reserved. This publication
supersedes all previous releases. Printed in Canada.
Warranty Information
The Limited Warranty Policy provides a complete description of your
warranty coverage, limitations, and exclusions, as well as procedures
for obtaining warranty service. To view the complete warranty, visit
www.broadcast.harris.com/leitch and click on Support > Warranties.
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Contents
Preface
Manual Information .............................................................................. vii
Purpose ........................................................................................... vii
Audience ........................................................................................ vii
Revision History ............................................................................ vii
Writing Conventions ..................................................................... viii
Obtaining Documents ................................................................... viii
Unpacking/Shipping Information .......................................................... ix
Unpacking a Product ....................................................................... ix
Product Servicing ............................................................................ ix
Returning a Product ........................................................................ ix
Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Compliance ....................x
Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Compliance xi
Safety .................................................................................................... xii
Safety Terms and Symbols in this Manual .................................... xii
Chapter 1: Introduction
Overview ..................................................................................................1
Product Description ..................................................................................2
Module Descriptions ................................................................................3
Front Module ....................................................................................3
Back Connectors ...............................................................................5
Signal Flow ..............................................................................................6
Chapter 2: Installation
Overview ..................................................................................................7
Maximum 6800+Frame Power Ratings ..................................................8
Unpacking the Module .............................................................................9
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Preparing the Product for Installation .............................................. 9
Checking the Packing List ............................................................... 9
Setting the Jumper ................................................................................. 10
Installing QSEE6800+Modules ........................................................... 11
Required Frames and Back Connector Types ................................ 11
Installing QSEE6800+H Modules ................................................. 11
Removing 6800+Modules ............................................................ 11
Making Connections ...................................................................... 12
Upgrading Module Firmware ................................................................ 14
Upgrading the Firmware ................................................................ 14
Correcting a Failed Upgrading Procedure ..................................... 17
Adding a License Key for MPEG-4 Streaming .................................... 20
Chapter 3: Card-Edge and Parameter Operation
Overview ............................................................................................... 21
Operating Notes ..................................................................................... 22
Recalling Factory Default Parameter Settings ............................... 22
Reading Software and Hardware Versions .................................... 22
Using QSEE6800+H Card-Edge Controls ............................................ 23
Setting QSEE6800+Remote Control Parameters ................................ 26
QSEE6800+H Input Parameters .................................................... 29
SQM Settable Parameters .............................................................. 31
QSEE6800+H SQM Read-Only Parameters ................................. 32
LEDs ..................................................................................................... 33
Module Status LED ........................................................................ 34
Alarms ................................................................................................... 34
QSEE6800+H SDI Video Alarms ................................................. 37
QSEE6800+H SDI Embedded Audio Alarms ............................... 39
QSEE6800+H SDI Data Alarms ................................................... 40
Chapter 4: CCS Operation
Overview ............................................................................................... 41
CCS PC System Requirements ............................................................. 42
Adding a License Key for MPEG-4 Streaming ............................. 42
Discovering QSEE6800+H Modules .................................................... 42
Controlling QSEE6800+H Modules in Pilot or Navigator ................... 44
Using the QSEE6800+H Control Window .................................... 44
Using the QSEE6800+ Input Control Window .............................. 47
Building QSEE6800+Pages in Navigator ............................................ 47
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Building a QSEE6800+Page Using the Wizard ............................48
Adding a QSEE6800+Thumbnail or Stream to a Graphical
Navigation Page ..............................................................................49
Launching the QuickTime Player Outside Your CCS Software ............53
Launching the QuickTime Player From a Graphical Navigation
Window ...........................................................................................53
Playing MPEG-4 Video from the Navigation Pane ........................54
Chapter 5: Specifications
Overview ................................................................................................57
Video Input ............................................................................................58
HD-SDI Video Input .......................................................................58
SD-SDI Video Input .......................................................................58
Video Output ..........................................................................................59
Thumbnail Streaming .....................................................................59
High Quality Streaming ..................................................................59
Power Consumption ...............................................................................60
Operating Temperature ..........................................................................60
Appendix A: Communication and Control
Troubleshooting Tips
Overview ................................................................................................61
General Troubleshooting Steps ..............................................................62
Software Communication and Control Issues ........................................62
+Pilot Lite Fails to Communicate with Installed Modules ...........63
+Pilot Lite Does Not Find All Modules in Frame ........................64
+Pilot Lite or CCS Software Application Not Responding ..........65
+Pilot Lite Cannot Control a Module Showing
in the Control Window ...................................................................65
+Pilot Lite Status Bar Reports “Not Ready” .................................65
CCS Software Application or Remote Control Panel Does Not
Communicate with Module ............................................................65
Alarm Query Fails When a Device Reboots ...................................66
Hardware Communication and Control Issues ......................................66
Frames Fail to Communicate with the PC after a Power Failure ...66
Module Does Not Seem to Work ....................................................66
Contacting Customer Service .................................................................66
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Preface
Manual Information
Purpose
This manual details the features, installation, operation, maintenance,
and specifications for the QSEE6800+H Signal Monitor Video and
Thumbnail Streamer.
Audience
This manual is written for engineers, technicians, and operators
responsible for installation, setup, maintenance, and/or operation of the
QSEE6800+H Signal Monitor Video and Thumbnail Streamer.
Revision History
Table P-1. Revision History of Manual
Edition Date Comments
A November 2006 Initial release
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Writing Conventions
To enhance your understanding, the authors of this manual have
adhered to the following text conventions:
Obtaining Documents
Product support documents can be viewed or downloaded from our
Web site. Alternatively, contact your Customer Service representative
to request a document.
Table P-2. Writing Conventions
Term or
Convention Description
Bold Indicates dialog boxes, property sheets, fields, buttons,
check boxes, list boxes, combo boxes, menus,
submenus, windows, lists, and selection names
Italics Indicates E-mail addresses, the names of books or
publications, and the first instances of new terms and
specialized words that need emphasis
CAPS Indicates a specific key on the keyboard, such as
ENTER, TAB, CTRL, ALT, or DELETE
Code Indicates variables or command-line entries, such as a
DOS entry or something you type into a field
> Indicates the direction of navigation through a hierarchy
of menus and windows
hyperlink Indicates a jump to another location within the
electronic document or elsewhere
Internet address Indicates a jump to a Web site or URL
Note
Indicates important information that helps to avoid and
troubleshoot problems
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Unpacking/Shipping Information
Unpacking a Product
This product was carefully inspected, tested, and calibrated before
shipment to ensure years of stable and trouble-free service.
1. Check equipment for any visible damage that may have occurred
during transit.
2. Confirm that you have received all items listed on the packing list.
3. Contact your dealer if any item on the packing list is missing.
4. Contact the carrier if any item is damaged.
5. Remove all packaging material from the product and its associated
components before you install the unit.
Keep at least one set of original packaging, in the event that you need to
return a product for servicing.
Product Servicing
Except for firmware upgrades, QSEE6800+H modules are not designed
for field servicing. All hardware upgrades, modifications, or repairs
require you to return the modules to the Customer Service center.
Returning a Product
In the unlikely event that your product fails to operate properly, please
contact Customer Service to obtain a Return Authorization (RA)
number, then send the unit back for servicing.
Keep at least one set of original packaging in the event that a product
needs to be returned for service. If the original package is not available,
you can supply your own packaging as long as it meets the following
criteria:
• The packaging must be able to withstand the product’s weight.
• The product must be held rigid within the packaging.
• There must be at least 2 in. (5 cm) of space between the product and
the container.
• The corners of the product must be protected.
Ship products back to us for servicing prepaid and, if possible, in the
original packaging material. If the product is still within the warranty
period, we will return the product prepaid after servicing.
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Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS)
Compliance
Directive 2002/95/EC—commonly known as the European Union (EU)
Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS)—sets limits on the use of
certain substances found in electrical and electronic equipment. The
intent of this legislation is to reduce the amount of hazardous chemicals
that may leach out of landfill sites or otherwise contaminate the
environment during end-of-life recycling. The Directive took effect on
July 1, 2006, and it refers to the following hazardous substances:
• Lead (Pb)
• Mercury (Hg)
• Cadmium (Cd)
• Hexavalent Chromium (Cr-V1)
• Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB)
• Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE)
According to this EU Directive, all products sold in the European Union
will be fully RoHS-compliant and “lead-free.” (See our Web site for
more information on dates and deadlines for compliance.) Spare parts
supplied for the repair and upgrade of equipment sold before
July 1, 2006 are exempt from the legislation. Equipment that complies
with the EU directive will be marked with a RoHS-compliant emblem,
as shown in Figure P-1.
Figure P-1. RoHS Compliance Emblem
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Waste from Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE) Compliance
The European Union (EU) Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste from
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) deals with the collection,
treatment, recovery, and recycling of electrical and electronic waste
products. The objective of the WEEE Directive is to assign the
responsibility for the disposal of associated hazardous waste to either
the producers or users of these products. Effective August 13, 2005,
producers or users will be required to recycle electrical and electronic
equipment at end of its useful life, and may not dispose of the
equipment in landfills or by using other unapproved methods. (Some
EU member states may have different deadlines.)
In accordance with this EU Directive, companies selling electric or
electronic devices in the EU will affix labels indicating that such
products must be properly recycled. (See our Web site for more
information on dates and deadlines for compliance.) Contact your local
sales representative for information on returning these products for
recycling. Equipment that complies with the EU directive will be
marked with a WEEE-compliant emblem, as shown in Figure P-2.
Figure P-2. WEEE Compliance Emblem
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Safety
Carefully review all safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent
damage to this product or any products connected to it. If this product is
rack-mountable, it should be mounted in an appropriate rack using the
rack-mounting positions and rear support guides provided. It is
recommended that each frame be connected to a separate electrical
circuit for protection against circuit overloading. If this product relies
on forced air cooling, it is recommended that all obstructions to the air
flow be removed prior to mounting the frame in the rack.
If this product has a provision for external earth grounding, it is
recommended that the frame be grounded to earth via the protective
earth ground on the rear panel.
IMPORTANT! Only qualified personnel should perform service
procedures.
Safety Terms and Symbols in this Manual
WARNING
Statements identifying conditions or
practices that may result in personal injury
or loss of life. High voltage is present.
CAUTION
Statements identifying conditions or
practices that can result in damage to the
equipment or other property.
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Chapter 1
Introduction
Overview
QSEE6800+H offers a comprehensive way to monitor overall signal
quality using both streaming video and customizable alarms.
The QSEE6800+H accepts, monitors, and simultaneously displays
thumbnails of each input HD/SDI video signal. It collects and presents
monitored data, alarms, audio level data, and thumbnails over Ethernet
to the CCS Navigator or Pilot software interface. Thumbnails of up to
eight inputs per module can be viewed simultaneously at a frame rate of
up to two frames per second.
The QSEE6800+HST option also provides a single high quality
monitoring MPEG-4 CIF output.
The following topics are described in this chapter:
•“Product Description” on page 2
•“Module Descriptions” on page 3
•“Signal Flow” on page 6
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Product Description
The QSEE6800+H Signal Monitor Video and Thumbnail Streamer is
part of the 6800+series of processing and conversion modules and has
the following features:
• Up to eight independent HD-SDI/SD-SDI input channels, where
each input can be any supported video standard
• Alarms for HD/SD video presence and quality, embedded audio (16
channels), and closed captioning presence
• SQM-customizable alarm criteria for each input including the
following:
• Choose which alarms to monitor independently for each input
• Assign alarm priority and alarm threshold levels
• Receive reported alarm conditions over SNMP (optional)
• Thumbnails for each of the input video signals
• View at up to two frames per second
• Configure thumbnail resolution: 3 preset resolutions for SD and
3 preset sizes for HD, with an aspect ratio fixed at 4×3 or 16×9
(based on video input format)
• Select the line for which a waveform or vectorscope is
generated (for each input) and view it at one of the preset
thumbnail sizes
• Video level, audio level, and data package alarms
• Configurable level/period threshold for audio and video alarms
• Support for + Pilot Lite, Navigator, and Pilot
• In Pilot or Navigator, simultaneously display eight thumbnails (like
a multiviewer)
• In CCS Navigator, associate a thumbnail with any hot spot on
Graphical Navigation page
• Optional high quality “monitoring” MPEG-4 CIF output at up to 30
frames per second
• Select the channel for real-time monitoring and alarms
• View eight thumbnails in Pilot or Navigator
• In Navigator, associate thumbnails and/or MPEG-4 streams
with a hotspot on the Graphical Navigation page
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Module Descriptions
Front Module
Figure 1-1 is a generic top-front view of a typical 6800+module and
shows the general location of standard LEDs, controls, and jumpers.
Figure 1-1. Typical 6800+Module
Table 1-1 on page 4 briefly describes generic 6800+LEDs, switches,
and jumpers. See “Card-Edge and Parameter Operation” on page 21 for
more information on specific QSEE6800+H module controls, LEDs,
and jumpers.
Module
status
LED
Hex switch
(mode select
rotary switch)
Navigation
toggle
switch
Status
LEDs
Remote/local
control jumper
Extractor
handle
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Table 1-1. QSEE6800+H Module Features
Feature Description
Module status
LEDs
Various color and lighting combinations of these LEDs
indicate the module state. See “LEDs” on page 33 for
more information.
Mode select
rotary switch
This switch selects between various control parameters.
Navigation
toggle switch
This switch navigates up and down through the available
control parameters:
•Up: Decrease
•Down: Increase
Status LEDs These LEDs indicate varying states/functions. See
“Using QSEE6800+H Card-Edge Controls” on page 23
for a description of these LEDs.
Local/Remote
control jumper
•Local: Locks out external control panels and allows
card-edge control only; limits the functionality of
remote software applications to alarm monitoring
•Remote: Allows remote or local (card-edge)
configuration, operation, and monitoring of the
QSEE6800+H
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Back Connectors
QSEE6800+HBack Connector for FR6802+ Frame
Figure 1-2 shows the triple-slot back connectors used by the
QSEE6800+H when installed in an FR6802+ frame.
Figure 1-2. QSEE6800+H Back Connector
Note
The inputs are all independent;
you can connect any standard to
any input.
SDI- SD /HD In 2
SDI -SD/ H D In 8
SDI-SD/HD In 7
SDI- SD /HD In 5
SDI -SD/ H D In 6
SDI- SD /HD In 3
SDI-SD/HD In 4
SDI -SD/ H D In 1
Str eam i ng
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Signal Flow
Figure 1-3. QSEE6800+H Signal Flow Diagram
HD/SD
equalizer
deserializer
SDI-HD/SD In 1
HD/SD
equalizer
deserializer
SDI-HD/SD in 8
HD/SD
equalizer
deserializer
SDI-HD/SD in 7
HD/SD
equalizer
deserializer
SDI-HD/SDin 6
HD/SD
equalizer
deserializer
SDI-HD/SD in 5
HD/SD
equalizer
deserializer
SDI-HD/SD in 4
HD/SD
equalizer
deserializer
SDI-HD/SD in 3
HD/SD
equalizer
deserializer
SDI-HD/SD in 2
8 to 1 TDM
scanning
8 to 1
multiplexer
SQM alarms
Thumbnail
streaming
Frame
internal
interface
Resource
card or
ICE6800+
card
One line
sample
MPEG-4 CIF
streaming
SQM alarms
QSEE6800+
Ethernet
interface
MPEG4 JPEG
streaming
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