Imagine VTM-2000 User manual

Delivering the Moment
Videotek™ VTM-2000
Multi-Format SD-SDI Monitor
Edition A
Item # 061781
Installation and Operation Manual

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Operator’s Safety Summary
WARNING: These instructions are for use by qualified personnel only. To reduce
the risk of electric shock, do not perform this installation or any servicing unless you
are qualified to do so. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Ensuring Safety
The unit should not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and no objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, shall be placed on the unit.
When the unit is to be permanently cabled, connect the protective ground conductor
before making any other connections.
Operate built-in units only when they are properly fitted into the system.
For permanently cabled units without built-in fuses, automatic switches, or similar
protective facilities, the AC supply line must be fitted with fuses rated to the units.
Before switching on the unit, ensure that the operating voltage set at the unit matches
the line voltage, if appropriate. If a different operating voltage is to be set, use a fuse with
the appropriate rating. Refer to the Installation Instructions.
Units of Protection Class I with an AC supply cable and plug that can be disconnected
must be operated only from a power socket with protective ground contact:
−Do not use an extension cable—it can render the protective ground connection
ineffective.
−Do not intentionally interrupt the protective ground conductor.
−Do not break the protective ground conductor inside or outside the unit or loosen the
protective ground connection; such actions can cause the unit to become electrically
hazardous.
Before opening the unit, isolate it from the AC supply, and then ensure that
−Adjustments, part replacements, maintenance, and repairs are carried out by
qualified personnel only.
−Safety regulations and rules are observed to prevent accidents.
−Only original parts are used to replace parts relevant to safety (for example, the
power on/off switches, power transformers, and fuses).

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Replaceable fuses can be hazardous when live. Before replacing a fuse, disconnect the AC
power source.
Use caution when cleaning the equipment; isopropyl alcohol or similar solvents can
damage or remove the labels.
Observe any additional safety instructions specified in this manual.
Explanation of Symbols
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Certification Labels and Symbol Locations
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back panel, rear chassis sides, or bottom rear of the chassis. On smaller space-restricted units,
most labels and symbols can be found on the bottom rear of the chassis.

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Directives and Compliances
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Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive
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Figure 1. RoHS Compliance Symbol

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Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC
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properly recycled.
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as shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2. WEEE Compliance Symbol

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Contents
Software License and Warranty...............................................................................ii
Operator’s Safety Summary ....................................................................................iv
Ensuring Safety ...........................................................................................................................iv
Explanation of Symbols................................................................................................................v
Certification Labels and Symbol Locations ..................................................................................v
Directives and Compliances....................................................................................vi
Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive 2002/95/EC........................................vi
Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC......................vii
Section 1 ♦Introduction...........................................................................................1
Main Features...............................................................................................................................1
Video Standards Supported .........................................................................................................1
Service and Support.................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
Section 2 ♦Installation.............................................................................................4
Inspecting the Shipment...............................................................................................................4
Rack Mounting the VTM-2000......................................................................................................5
Connecting the VTM-2000...................................................................................................6
Ethernet Setup.....................................................................................................................7
Configuring the VTM/TVM Series with the RCU-2000 Remote Control..............................9
Section 3 ♦General Operation...............................................................................11
Terms..........................................................................................................................................11
Introduction to Operating the VTM-2000....................................................................................11
Types of Controls........................................................................................................................14
Selecting a Pane.........................................................................................................................15

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Full-Screen Display Selection........................................................................................... 15
Selecting a Video Input.............................................................................................................. 15
Powering Down from the Front Panel........................................................................................ 15
Navigating the Pane Setup Menu.............................................................................................. 16
Reference.......................................................................................................................... 16
Pane Overview .......................................................................................................................... 17
Main Title Bar.................................................................................................................... 18
Icons ............................................................................................................................. 18
Status Bar ......................................................................................................................... 18
The Waveform Display .............................................................................................................. 19
Waveform Front Panel Selections .................................................................................... 23
Moving the Waveform using the Setup Knobs ............................................................. 23
Sweep Button ............................................................................................................... 23
Mag Button ................................................................................................................... 24
Gain Button................................................................................................................... 24
Zoom Button ................................................................................................................. 25
Placing the Waveform Display in Line Select Mode..................................................... 25
Waveform Pane Menu Selections..................................................................................... 26
Filter Selection.............................................................................................................. 27
Parade and Overlay Selections.................................................................................... 28
Format .......................................................................................................................... 28
Blanking (SD-SDI only)................................................................................................. 28
Component Sequence (SD-SDI only)........................................................................... 28
Center Waveform.......................................................................................................... 28
Waveform Setup........................................................................................................... 28
Utilizing the Vector Display........................................................................................................ 29
Controlling the Vector ....................................................................................................... 33
Gain Button................................................................................................................... 34
Zoom Button ................................................................................................................. 34

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Placing the Vector Display in Line Select Mode...........................................................35
Vector Pane Menu Selections ...........................................................................................35
Standard........................................................................................................................36
Vector Position...............................................................................................................36
Center Vector.................................................................................................................36
Vector Setup..................................................................................................................36
Picture Display............................................................................................................................36
Alarm Status Display ..................................................................................................................37
Audio Display..............................................................................................................................39
Audio Scales......................................................................................................................39
Vertical Audio Displays..................................................................................................40
Expanding the Audio Display.............................................................................................43
Presets........................................................................................................................................43
Storing Presets ..................................................................................................................43
Recalling Presets...............................................................................................................44
Preset 4 (Factory Preset)...................................................................................................44
Section 4 ♦Global Setup Menu Functions............................................................ 45
Navigating the Setup Menu........................................................................................................45
Setup Menu and Alarm Tables...................................................................................................46
Video Format Menu ...........................................................................................................57
Video A, B, C, or D Configure........................................................................................57
Waveform Setup Menu......................................................................................................57
Digital Waveform Graticule............................................................................................57
NTSC Pedestal (or 7.5 IRE Setup)................................................................................57
PAL Waveform Scale ....................................................................................................58
DC Restore....................................................................................................................58
Waveform Intensity........................................................................................................58
Waveform Contrast........................................................................................................58

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Persistence................................................................................................................... 58
Attack............................................................................................................................ 58
Vector Setup Menu ........................................................................................................... 58
PAL Overlay.................................................................................................................. 59
SD I/Q Lines (Component Vector Only) ....................................................................... 59
Vector Intensity............................................................................................................. 59
Vector Contrast............................................................................................................. 59
Persistence................................................................................................................... 59
Attack............................................................................................................................ 59
Audio Setup Menu ............................................................................................................ 59
Configure Inputs ........................................................................................................... 59
Meter Setup .................................................................................................................. 60
AES Validity Bit............................................................................................................. 62
Output Preferences....................................................................................................... 62
Display Setup.................................................................................................................... 63
Display Colors............................................................................................................... 63
Graticule Intensity......................................................................................................... 64
Monitor.......................................................................................................................... 64
Time Code.................................................................................................................... 64
Communications Setup..................................................................................................... 64
RCU Port ...................................................................................................................... 64
IP Configuration............................................................................................................ 65
GPI Output Function..................................................................................................... 66
Unit ID........................................................................................................................... 66
System Setup Menu.......................................................................................................... 66
Panel and Preset Lockout ............................................................................................ 67
Set Time ....................................................................................................................... 70
About................................................................................................................................. 70

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Section 5 ♦Alarm Descriptions............................................................................. 71
Setting Alarms ............................................................................................................................71
Audio Alarms ..............................................................................................................................71
Peak Audio.........................................................................................................................71
Loss of Sound....................................................................................................................71
Video Alarms Digital Descriptions ..............................................................................................72
Loss of Carrier ...................................................................................................................72
Digital Gamut .....................................................................................................................72
RGB Upper/Lower .........................................................................................................72
EDH....................................................................................................................................72
Video Alarms Analog Descriptions.............................................................................................72
Loss of Signal ....................................................................................................................72
SC/H Phase .......................................................................................................................72
Analog Gamut....................................................................................................................72
Peak Upper....................................................................................................................73
Peak Lower....................................................................................................................73
VTM-2000 Alarm Testing............................................................................................................73
Audio Alarms......................................................................................................................73
Peak Audio Analog........................................................................................................73
Peak Audio Digital .........................................................................................................73
Loss of Sound Analog ...................................................................................................74
Loss of Sound Digital.....................................................................................................74
Video Alarms Digital...........................................................................................................75
Loss of Carrier...............................................................................................................75
Digital Gamut – RGB Gamut Upper ..............................................................................75
Digital Gamut – RGB Gamut Lower ..............................................................................76
EDH ...............................................................................................................................76
Video Alarms Analog .........................................................................................................76

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Loss of Signal ............................................................................................................... 76
SC/H Phase.................................................................................................................. 77
Analog Gamut – Peak Upper........................................................................................ 77
Analog Gamut – Peak Lower........................................................................................ 78
Section 6 ♦Troubleshooting..................................................................................81
Cold Starting the VTM-2000...................................................................................................... 81
Cold Start .......................................................................................................................... 81
Warm Start........................................................................................................................ 82
Cold Start after Vflash....................................................................................................... 82
Updating with Vflash.................................................................................................................. 82
Problems, Causes, and Solutions ............................................................................................. 82
Appendix A ♦Specifications..................................................................................85
Video Specifications .................................................................................................................. 85
Audio Specifications .................................................................................................................. 85
Control Specifications................................................................................................................ 87
Display Specifications................................................................................................................ 87
Time Code Specifications.......................................................................................................... 87
Magnification Specifications ...................................................................................................... 87
Vflash Specifications.................................................................................................................. 88
Remote Control Specifications .................................................................................................. 88
Power Requirements Specifications.......................................................................................... 88
Mechanical Specifications ......................................................................................................... 88
Environmental Specifications .................................................................................................... 89
Standard Accessories................................................................................................................ 89
Options....................................................................................................................................... 90

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Appendix B ♦Pinouts.............................................................................................91
Appendix C ♦RCU-2000 Remote Control Unit...................................................... 95
Installing the RCU-2000 .............................................................................................................95
Operating the RCU-2000............................................................................................................97
Troubleshooting..........................................................................................................................97
Specifications..............................................................................................................................98
Power Requirements (External Power Supply)..........................................................................98
Mechanical..................................................................................................................................98
Environmental.............................................................................................................................98
Standard Accessories.................................................................................................................99
Pinouts......................................................................................................................................100
Appendix D ♦Open Source Software Copyright Information............................ 101
FreeType License.....................................................................................................................101
LibJPEG License......................................................................................................................101
CMU/UCD Copyright Notice.....................................................................................................101
Networks Associates Technology, Inc. Copyright Notice (BSD)..............................................102
Cambridge Broadband Ltd. Copyright Notice (BSD)................................................................103
Sun Microsystems, Inc. Copyright Notice (BSD)......................................................................104
Sparta, Inc. Copyright Notice (BSD).........................................................................................105
Cisco/BUPTNIC Copyright Notice (BSD) .................................................................................106
Fabasoft R&D Software GmbH & Co. KG Copyright Notice (BSD) .........................................107
The GNU v2 License ................................................................................................................108
GNU General Public License.......................................................................................108
Version 2, June 1991...................................................................................................108
Preamble .....................................................................................................................108
GNU General Public License.......................................................................................109
Terms and Conditions for Copying, Distribution and Modification ..............................109

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No Warranty................................................................................................................ 112
GNU Lesser Public License..................................................................................................... 114
GNU Lesser General Public License.......................................................................... 114
Version 2.1, February 1999........................................................................................ 114
Preamble .................................................................................................................... 114
GNU Lesser General Public License.......................................................................... 117
Terms and Conditions for Copying, Distribution and Modification ............................. 117
No Warranty................................................................................................................ 122
Appendix E ♦Glossary.........................................................................................125
Index.......................................................................................................................135
List of Figures
Figure 1-1. VTM-2000 Front and Back Panels............................................................................ 2
Figure 2-1. Mounting the VTM-2000 in a Rack ........................................................................... 5
Figure 2-2. VTM-2000 Back Panel Connectors........................................................................... 6
Figure 2-3. VTM-2000 Dedicated PC Connection....................................................................... 7
Figure 2-4. VTM-2000 Network PC Connection.......................................................................... 8
Figure 2-5. Connecting the RCU-2000 Remote Control Panel to Multiple VTM-2000 Units..... 10
Figure 3-1. VTM-2000 Front Panel* .......................................................................................... 11
Figure 3-2. Sample Multi-Display .............................................................................................. 13
Figure 3-3. Selecting a Pane..................................................................................................... 15
Figure 3-4. Sample Quad Diagram............................................................................................ 17
Figure 3-5. Full-Screen Display Diagram .................................................................................. 18
Figure 3-6. Waveform Display Diagram .................................................................................... 20
Figure 3-7. RGB and YCBCRGraticule...................................................................................... 22
Figure 3-8. RGB and YCBCRZoom 0 mV Graticule .................................................................. 22
Figure 3-9. RGB and YCBCRZoom 700 mV Graticule .............................................................. 22
Figure 3-10. Moving the Waveform........................................................................................... 23

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Figure 3-11. Establishing the Sweep Scale................................................................................24
Figure 3-12. Establishing the Gain.............................................................................................25
Figure 3-13. Establishing Line Select.........................................................................................26
Figure 3-14. Vector Display Diagram .........................................................................................29
Figure 3-15. Vector NTSC Graticule...........................................................................................30
Figure 3-16. Vector NTSC Zoom Upper Left.............................................................................31
Figure 3-17. Vector NTSC Zoom Upper Right ...........................................................................31
Figure 3-18. Vector NTSC Zoom Lower Right ...........................................................................32
Figure 3-19. Vector NTSC Zoom Lower Left..............................................................................32
Figure 3-20. Vector PAL Zoom Center.......................................................................................33
Figure 3-21. Vector SD with I/Q..................................................................................................33
Figure 3-22. Establishing the Vector Gain..................................................................................34
Figure 3-23. Establishing Line Select.........................................................................................35
Figure 3-24. Picture Display Diagram.........................................................................................37
Figure 3-25. Alarm Status Display Diagram...............................................................................38
Figure 3-26. Two Bar Graph Display with Lissajous Diagram....................................................41
Figure 3-27. Four Bar Graph with Lissajous Display Diagram...................................................42
Figure 4-1. Display Color Selection............................................................................................63
Figure 4-2. Enter Password Screen ...........................................................................................67
Figure 4-3. Enter New Time Screen...........................................................................................70
Figure 4-4. About Screen ...........................................................................................................70
Figure B-1. Analog Audio IN/OUT 37-Pin, Male, D-Sub Connector for Audio Option................91
Figure B-2. XGA OUT 15-Pin, Female, D-Sub Connector.........................................................92
Figure B-3. GPI/TALLY Connector.............................................................................................93
Figure B-4. GPI/TALLY Breakout Board.....................................................................................93
Figure B-5. Remote RJ-11 Control Connector ...........................................................................94
Figure B-6. VFlash RJ-45 Connector .........................................................................................94
Figure C-1. RCU- 2000 Front and Back Panel Views................................................................95

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Figure C-2. Connecting the RCU to Multiple VTM-2000........................................................... 96
Figure C-3. RCU-2000 TO MAIN UNIT RJ-11 Connector....................................................... 100
List of Tables
Table 2-1. Parts Required to Rack Mount the VTM-2000 using the DRC-2 ............................... 5
Table 2-2. Description of Back Panel Connectors....................................................................... 6
Table 3-1. Front Panel Description............................................................................................ 11
Table 3-2. Description of Quad Screen Display ........................................................................ 14
Table 3-3. Reference Menu....................................................................................................... 17
Table 3-4. Description of Icons.................................................................................................. 18
Table 3-5. Video Formats and Units of Measure....................................................................... 19
Table 3-6. Video Formats and Critical Amplitude Limits ........................................................... 20
Table 3-7. Description of Waveform Display Diagram .............................................................. 21
Table 3-8. Waveform (Analog) Menu Structure......................................................................... 26
Table 3-9. Waveform (Digital) Menu Structure.......................................................................... 26
Table 3-10. Description of Vector Display Diagram .................................................................. 29
Table 3-11. Vector Pane Menu.................................................................................................. 35
Table 3-12. Description of Picture Display Diagram.................................................................. 37
Table 3-13. Description of Alarm Status Display Diagram........................................................ 38
Table 3-14. Alarm Status Pane Menu ....................................................................................... 39
Table 3-15. Description of Two Bar Graph Display with Lissajous Diagram............................. 41
Table 3-16. Description of Four Bar Graph with Lissajous Display Diagram ............................ 42
Table 4-1. Setup Menu Tables .................................................................................................. 46
Table 4-2. Video Format Menu.................................................................................................. 46
Table 4-3. Waveform Setup Menu............................................................................................. 48
Table 4-4. Vector Setup Menu................................................................................................... 48
Table 4-5. Audio Setup Menu.................................................................................................... 49
Table 4-6. Audio Alarms Menu.................................................................................................. 52
Table 4-7. Video Alarms, Digital Menu...................................................................................... 53
Table 4-8. Video Alarms, Analog Menu..................................................................................... 54

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Table 4-9. Display Setup Menu..................................................................................................55
Table 4-10. Display Colors Menu ...............................................................................................55
Table 4-11. Communications Setup Menu.................................................................................56
Table 4-12. System Setup Menu................................................................................................57
Table 4-13. About Menu.............................................................................................................57
Table 4-14. Ballistic Specifications with Attack and Decay........................................................61
Table 6-1. VTM-2000: Problems, Causes, and Solutions..........................................................82
Table B-1. Pinouts for Analog Audio IN/OUT Connector and Audio Breakout Board.................91
Table B-2. XGA OUT Connector Pinouts...................................................................................92
Table B-3. Pinouts for GPI/TALLY Connector and GPI/TALLY Breakout Board........................93
Table B-4. Remote RJ-11 Control Connector Pinouts ...............................................................94
Table B-5. VFlash RJ-45 Connector Pinouts .............................................................................94
Table C-1. Description of RCU-2000 Back Panel Connectors...................................................95
Table C-2. RCU-2000: Problems, Causes, and Solutions .........................................................97
Table C-3. Pinouts for RCU-2000 TO MAIN UNIT Connector .................................................100