Imagine DQS6800+ User manual

Delivering the Moment
Installaon and Operaon Manual
Selenio 6800™ DQS6800+
Quad Video Decoder and
Synchronizer
Edion A
175-000427-00

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Edition A
June 2008
DQS6800+
Quad Video Decoder and
Synchronizer
Installation and Operation Manual

DQS6800+Installation and Operation Manual iii
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
General Description ..........................................................................2
Main Features ...................................................................................2
Module Descriptions ................................................................................4
Front Module ....................................................................................4
Back Module .....................................................................................6
Signal Flow ..............................................................................................7
Chapter 2: Installation
Overview ..................................................................................................9

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Maximum 6800+Frame Power Ratings ............................................... 10
Unpacking the Module .......................................................................... 11
Preparing the Product for Installation ............................................ 11
Checking the Packing List ............................................................. 11
Choosing DQS6800+Upgrade Options ........................................ 12
Jumpers .................................................................................................. 12
Installing 6800+Modules ..................................................................... 14
Required Frames and Back Connector Types ................................ 14
Installing and Removing Modules ................................................. 14
Upgrading Module Firmware ................................................................ 15
Upgrading the Firmware ................................................................ 15
Correcting a Failed Upgrading Procedure ..................................... 18
Chapter 3: Operation
Overview ............................................................................................... 21
Operating Notes ..................................................................................... 22
Q-SEE Compliant Thumbnails ...................................................... 22
Activating DQS6800+Functions .......................................................... 23
Adding a License Key .................................................................... 23
Using the Four-Channel Option ..................................................... 24
Using the Video Frame Synchronizer ............................................ 24
Selecting a Test Pattern ................................................................. 25
Enabling On-Screen Display .......................................................... 26
Choosing Decoder Options ............................................................ 26
Selecting a Reference Source ......................................................... 26
Changing Parameter Settings ................................................................ 28
Changing Parameter Settings Using Card-Edge Controls ............. 28
Changing Parameter Settings Using Software ............................... 30
Setting DQS6800+Remote Control Parameters ........................... 31
LEDs and Alarms .................................................................................. 47
Monitoring LEDs ........................................................................... 47
Module Status LEDs ...................................................................... 50
Alarms ............................................................................................ 50
Chapter 4: Specifications
Overview ............................................................................................... 55
Inputs ..................................................................................................... 56
Composite Analog Video Input ..................................................... 56
Reference Video Input ................................................................... 56

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Outputs ...................................................................................................57
Serial Digital Video Output ............................................................57
Data I/O Output ..............................................................................57
Propagation Delay ..................................................................................58
Power Consumption ...............................................................................58
Start-up Time .........................................................................................58
Operating Temperature ..........................................................................58
Appendix A: Communication and Control
Troubleshooting Tips
Overview ................................................................................................59
General Troubleshooting Steps ..............................................................60
Software Communication and Control Issues ........................................61
+Pilot Lite Fails to Communicate with Installed Modules ...........61
+Pilot Lite Does Not Find All Modules in Frame ........................62
+Pilot Lite or CCS Software Application Not Responding ..........63
+Pilot Lite Cannot Control a Module Showing
in the Control Window ...................................................................63
+Pilot Lite Status Bar Reports “Not Ready” .................................63
CCS Software Application or Remote Control Panel Does Not
Communicate with Module ............................................................64
Alarm Query Fails When a Device Reboots ...................................64
Hardware Communication and Control Issues ......................................65
Frames Fail to Communicate with the PC after a Power Failure ...65
Module Does Not Seem to Work ....................................................65
Contacting Customer Service .................................................................65
Index
Keywords ...............................................................................................67

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DQS6800+Installation and Operation Manual vii
Preface
Manual Information
Purpose This manual details the features, installation, operation, maintenance,
and specifications for the DQS6800+Quad Video Decoder and
Synchronizer.
Audience This manual is written for engineers, technicians, and operators
responsible for installation, setup, maintenance, and/or operation of the
DQS6800+Quad Video Decoder and Synchronizer.
Revision History Table P-1. Revision History of Manual
Edition Date Comments
A June 2008 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
website. 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 website or URL
Note
Indicates important information that helps to avoid and
troubleshoot problems

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Preface
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 ServicingExcept for firmware upgrades, DQS6800+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, and 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, which took
effect on July 1, 2006, 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 website for
more information.) 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. As of August 13, 2005, the
producers or users of these products were 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 website for more
information.) 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.

DQS6800+Installation and Operation Manual 1
Chapter 1
Introduction
Overview
The DQS6800+processing module is a multi-source SD video decoder
and synchronizer. The basic DQS6800+module provides two
composite inputs and four SD-SDI outputs, though you can upgrade to
four input channels via an optional license key. Both versions of the
DQS6800+module provide 3D adaptive comb filtering, time-based
correction, VBI line-by-line processing, proc-amp, and matrix
switching.
The following topics are described in this chapter:
•“Product Description” on page 2
•“Module Descriptions” on page 4
•“Signal Flow” on page 7

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Product Description
General Description
The DQS6800+Quad Video Decoder accepts two or four analog
composite video inputs and one genlock reference video input. It also
provides four synchronized and processed SD-SDI outputs. The module
provides video hot switch and I/O delay signals for separate
downstream audio tracking modules.
The DQS6800+has a reference input located on the back connector, but
can also accept a reference signal from the frame’s genlock connector.
DQS6800+can be controlled locally (via card edge); or controlled and
monitored remotely with control software applications such as
+Pilot Lite™, CCS™ Pilot™, and CCS Navigator™, or
CCS-compliant remote control panels such as NUCLEUS™.
The DQS6800+back connector requires two frame slots within an
FR6802+XF or FR6802+QXF frame. There is no backward
compatibility provided for use with 6800/7000 series frames or
FR6802+DM frames. DQS6800+must be installed in a frame with
fans.
Main Features The DQS6800+includes the following features:
• Inputs
• Two composite video inputs with the basic module, four
composite video inputs with the software license upgrade
• Analog reference input
•Outputs
• Four processed and synchronized, SD-SDI 525 or 625,
270 Mb/s component video outputs
• One DATA I/O output for separate audio module
• Notch, 2D, or 3D adaptive comb filter for YC separation
• VBI processing
• Video synchronizer
• Infinitely variable output phase (in 27 MHz clock increments)

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• 11-bit video processing in standard definition 525 and 625 video
standards
• Up to 8 frames of video delay for each channel
• Auto-detect or user-forced input video standard with SD-SDI auto
sensing
• Clean handling of hot switch on input
• Audio tracking and hot switching information provided to other
modules
• Pass, black, and freeze loss of video modes
• Input video processing functions including black level, gain, hue,
luminance gain/offset and chrominance gain/offset controls
• 4-to-4 matrix switch
• EDH encoding on SDI output
• OSD text displayed on one of the four output channels (user
selectable)
• TBC capabilities
• Shadowed/restored parameter settings when switching video
standards
• Card-edge control and monitoring
• Serial and Ethernet remote control and monitoring
• Video test signal generator
• Q-SEE compliant thumbnails and alarms

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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.
The number of control and monitoring LEDs on 6800+modules varies.
Figure 1-1. Typical 6800+Module
Table 1-1 on page 5 briefly describes generic 6800+LEDs, switches,
and jumpers. See “Chapter 3: Operation” for more information on
specific DQS6800+module controls, LEDs, and jumpers.
Module
status
LEDs
Mode select
rotary
switch
Navigation
toggle
switch
Monitoring
LEDs
Remote/local
control
jumper
Extractor
handle
Control
LEDs

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Table 1-1. Generic 6800+Module Features
Feature Description
Module status
LEDs Various color and lighting combinations of these LEDs indicate the module state. See “Module Status LEDs” on
page 50 for more information.
Mode select
rotary switch This switch selects between various control and feedback parameters.
Navigation
toggle switch This switch navigates up and down through the available control parameters:
•Down: Moves down through the parameters
•Up: Moves up through the parameters
Control LEDs Various lighting combinations of these control LEDs
(sometimes referred to as “Bank Select LEDs”) indicate
the currently selected bank. See Table 3-2 on page 28
for more information.
Monitoring
LEDs Each 6800+module has a number of LEDs assigned to indicate varying states/functions. See “Monitoring
LEDs” on page 47 for a description of these LEDs.
Local/remote
control jumper •Local: This jumper setting locks out external control
panels and allows card-edge control only; limits the
functionality of remote software applications to
monitoring.
•Remote: This jumper setting allows remote or local
(card-edge) configuration, operation, and monitoring
of the DQS6800+.

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Back Module
Figure 1-2. DQS6800+Back Module
CPST IN A
DB
REF IN DATAI/O
31
42
C
SDI OUT