Leitch X75 HD User manual

Multiple Path Converters
and Frame Synchronizers
Installation and Operation Manual
Edition D
175-000243-00
/

Edition D
March 2006
X75HD/X75SD
Multiple Path Converters
and Frame Synchronizers
Installation and Operation Manual

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Trademarks and Copyrights
CCS, CCS CoPilot, CCS Navigator, CCS Pilot, Command Control
System, CineTone, CinePhase, CineSound, DigiBus, DigiPeek, Digital
Glue, DigiWorks, DTV Glue, EventWORKS, EZ HD, Genesis, HDTV
Glue, Icon, IconLogo, IconMaster, IconMaster Nav, IconSet, IconStation,
Image Q, Inca, Inca Station, InfoCaster, Inscriber, Inscriber CG—FX,
Integrator, LeFont, Leitch, LogoMotion, MediaFile, MIX BOX, NEO, the
NEO design, NEOSCOPE, NewsFlash, Nexio, Opus, Panacea,
PanelMAPPER, Platinum, Portal, PROM-Slide, RouterMAPPER,
RouterWORKS, Signal Quality Manager, SpyderWeb, SuiteView,
TitleMotion, UNIFRAME, Velocity, VelocityHD, VideoCarte, Videotek,
and X75 are trademarks of Leitch Technology International Inc. which
may be registered in the United States, Canada, and/or other countries. All
other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Copyright 2006, Leitch Technology International Inc. All rights reserved.
This publication supersedes all previous releases. Printed in Canada.
Warranty Information
The Leitch Limited Warranty Policy provides a complete description of
your warranty coverage, limitations, and exclusions, as well as
procedures for obtaining warranty service. See the inside back cover of
this manual for a warranty summary. To view the complete warranty,
visit www.leitch.com>Support>Warranties.

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Contents
Preface
Manual Information ............................................................................. xiii
Purpose .......................................................................................... xiii
Audience ....................................................................................... xiii
Revision History ........................................................................... xiii
Writing Conventions ............................................................................ xiv
Obtaining Leitch Documents ............................................................... xiv
Unpacking/Shipping Information ..........................................................xv
Safety Terms and Symbols .................................................................. xvi
Terms and Symbols Used in this Manual ..................................... xvi
Terms and Symbols Found on the Product ................................... xvi
Section I—Startup
Chapter 1: Introduction
Overview ..................................................................................................3
General Description .................................................................................4
Main Features ...........................................................................................6
Front and Rear Panels ..............................................................................9
Front Panel Description ....................................................................9
Rear Panel Description .....................................................................9
Product Packages ...................................................................................12
Available Packages .........................................................................12
Options ............................................................................................17
Typical Control Configurations .............................................................23
Overview of Operating Modes ...............................................................25

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Video Functional Block Diagram .................................................. 25
Default (Auto Detect) vs. Video Routing and Simulcast Modes ... 26
X75OPT-HDDUOCON Option ..................................................... 27
Simulcast Operation ....................................................................... 32
Chapter 2: Applications
Overview ............................................................................................... 35
Input Video Processing ......................................................................... 36
Output Video Processing ....................................................................... 43
Input Video and Audio Processing ........................................................ 44
Video and Audio Converting ................................................................ 47
Bridging Router Switchers .................................................................... 49
Simulcast Switching .............................................................................. 50
Chapter 3: Module and Back Panel Descriptions
Overview ............................................................................................... 51
X75OPT-AS-16/X75OPT-AS-8 Modules and Back Panels ................. 52
General Description ....................................................................... 52
Required Jumper Settings and Local Configuration ...................... 53
Special Control Considerations ...................................................... 56
X75OPT-AS-16 or X75OPT-AS-8-L Audio Limiters ................... 56
X75OPT-A3D
Module and Back Panel ......................................................................... 58
General Description ....................................................................... 58
Special Control Considerations ...................................................... 59
X75OPT-PQM Module and Back Panel ............................................... 60
General Description ....................................................................... 60
Special Control Considerations ...................................................... 61
Alternate PQM Color Decoding Algorithm (NTSC Only) ............ 61
X75HD Module and Back Panel ........................................................... 63
General Description ....................................................................... 63
Special Control Considerations ...................................................... 64
X75OPT-STR Module and Back Panel ................................................ 65
General Description ....................................................................... 65
Minimum Requirements ................................................................ 66
Chapter 4: System Installation and Connections
Overview ............................................................................................... 67
Checking the Packing List ..................................................................... 68

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Preparing for Installation .......................................................................70
Meeting Electrical Requirements ....................................................70
Meeting Environmental Requirements ...........................................70
Installing Rack Support Brackets and Cable Relief Bar ........................72
Making Cable and System Connections ................................................75
Multi-Purpose Breakout Cable and Connections ............................76
Video Connections ..........................................................................78
Audio Connections .........................................................................81
Remote Control Ports ......................................................................82
Chapter 5: Initial Configuration
Overview ................................................................................................85
Initial Power-Up and Control Steps .......................................................86
Configuring Network Settings ...............................................................88
Supported Network Protocols .........................................................88
Making Required Hardware Connections .......................................88
Setting IP and Subnet Mask Addresses ..........................................89
Changing the PC Network Settings .......................................................92
Remotely Controlling X75HD/X75SD Systems ....................................95
Preparing for Remote Control via Control Panel ............................95
Selecting a Remote Unit to Control ................................................96
Configuring for HTTP Control via Web Browser ..........................98
Configuring for CCS Software Control ..........................................99
Configuring for SNMP and Third-Party Software Control ..........100
Processing Modes ................................................................................101
General Information ......................................................................101
Input Video Modes .......................................................................102
Configuration Exceptions and Further Information ......................103
Configuring Video ...............................................................................105
Selecting a Video Source ..............................................................105
Adjusting Video Levels ................................................................106
Configuring Audio ...............................................................................107
Selecting an Audio Source ............................................................107
Adjusting Audio Levels ................................................................107
Tracking and Delaying Audio .......................................................107
Configuring the GPI .............................................................................108
Configuring an X75OPT-A3D-1 Module ............................................109
Launching QuickTime Player for Streaming Video ............................110
CCS Navigator Streaming Installation .........................................110

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Section II—Operation
Chapter 6: Operation via Front Panel Controls
Overview ............................................................................................. 115
Front Panel Description ....................................................................... 116
Using the Control Knob and Menu Control Buttons ........................... 117
Setting the Direction of the Control Knob ................................... 117
Using Multi-Function Buttons ..................................................... 118
Navigating Through the Menus ................................................... 118
Changing Parameters ................................................................... 120
Getting Visual Feedback: Status and Alarm LEDs ............................. 122
Genlock Status LED ..................................................................... 122
EDH Status LED .......................................................................... 123
TBC Status LED .......................................................................... 123
Autotrack Status LED .................................................................. 124
M-Path Status LED ...................................................................... 124
Simulcast Status LED .................................................................. 124
Major and Minor Alarm LEDs ..................................................... 125
Mem Active LED ......................................................................... 125
Video Input LEDs ............................................................................... 126
Audio Input LEDs ............................................................................... 126
Control Mode Status LEDs ................................................................. 127
Chapter 7: Web Server Software Control
Overview ............................................................................................. 129
Launching the Web Server Software .................................................. 130
Controlling Devices ............................................................................. 131
Navigating from the Main Menu Page ......................................... 131
Setting a Selected Value .............................................................. 134
Navigating Menus and Options via the Menu Navigation Tree .......... 137
Monitoring Alarms .............................................................................. 138
Thumbnail Streaming ................................................................... 138
Getting Help ........................................................................................ 141
Chapter 8: Video Configuration
Overview ............................................................................................. 143
Selecting a Video Source .................................................................... 144
General Information ..................................................................... 144

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Procedure ......................................................................................145
Adjusting Video Levels .......................................................................146
Video/Audio Timing Tool ...................................................................147
Transmitter ....................................................................................148
Receiver ........................................................................................149
Typical Applications .....................................................................150
Chapter 9: Audio Configuration
Overview ..............................................................................................151
General Information .............................................................................152
Selecting an Audio Source ...................................................................153
Adjusting Audio Levels .......................................................................155
Audio LED and Buttons Map ..............................................................156
Selecting an Audio Input ..............................................................156
Accessing Audio Level Controls ..................................................157
Tracking and Delaying Audio .......................................................157
AFV (Audio Follows Video) Mode ..............................................158
Advanced Audio Inputs and Outputs Selection ............................160
Chapter 10: Special Function Buttons
Overview ..............................................................................................163
Using the Freeze Control .....................................................................165
Using Proc Amp Controls ....................................................................166
Video Proc Amp ...........................................................................166
Audio Proc Amp ...........................................................................167
Using the Memory Function ................................................................172
Using the FAV1 and FAV2 Function ..................................................176
Using the Bypass Function ..................................................................178
Using the Mo/St Button Function ........................................................178
Using the Noise Reduction ..................................................................178
SD NR/Enhancement ....................................................................179
HD NR/Enhancement ...................................................................179
Using the Test Signal Generator ..........................................................180
Using the ARC Function ......................................................................184
ARC (HD-SDI Out) ......................................................................185
ARC (SD-SDI Out) .......................................................................185
Using the Timing Control ....................................................................188
Using Option Controls .........................................................................188
Rebooting Shortcut ..............................................................................190

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Display Screen Setup Parameters ........................................................ 191
Scroll Mode .................................................................................. 191
Display Intensity .......................................................................... 191
Screen Saver Timeout .................................................................. 191
Screen Saver Select ...................................................................... 192
Shaft Direction ............................................................................. 192
1 Click Favorite ............................................................................ 192
Backlite ........................................................................................ 192
Section III—Appendixes
Appendix A: Cables and Pinouts
Overview ............................................................................................. 195
Summary of Cables and Cable Sets .................................................... 196
Analog Audio Connections ................................................................. 202
Multi I/O Cable (X75OPTCAB-MULTI) ........................................... 203
DVI-D Output Cable (X75OPTCAB-DVI) ........................................ 205
Audio Coax Cable (X75OPTCAB-8-C) ............................................. 206
Audio Coax Cable (CAB-X75HD-COAX) ......................................... 208
Audio BNC/XLR Cable (X75OPTCAB-8-XC) .................................. 210
Audio BNC/XLR Cable (CAB-X75HD-COMBO) ............................ 213
Optional Audio XLR Cable (X75OPTCAB-8-X) ............................... 216
Optional Audio XLR Cable (X75OPTCAB-XLR) ............................. 218
Appendix B: Troubleshooting
Overview ............................................................................................. 221
Network Connectivity ......................................................................... 222
Forgotten IP address ..................................................................... 222
No response to SNMP Walk command ....................................... 224
Front Panel Display ............................................................................. 225
Control panel display is blank ...................................................... 225
Analog input video control menu is not showing up ................... 228
Power LEDs are off and there is no display on the LCP ............. 229
Video Conversion ................................................................................ 231
Performing an HD cross-conversion but can’t see the down-converted
signal ............................................................................................ 231
Won’t perform up and down conversions simultaneously ........... 233

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Audio ....................................................................................................235
Lip sync problems .........................................................................235
Not passing the embedded audio ..................................................238
Analog input audio control menu not showing up ........................239
Alarms ..................................................................................................240
Major and Minor Alarms are on ...................................................240
Softkey Installation ..............................................................................242
Can’t activate softkeys ..................................................................242
Flash Memory ......................................................................................244
Flash memory is locked ................................................................244
Upgrading Firmware ............................................................................247
Software can’t upload ...................................................................247
RCP is not booting up properly after upgrade ..............................250
Software file updated incorrectly or became corrupted ................252
Troubleshooting the Software Installation ...........................................253
Appendix C: Servicing
Overview ..............................................................................................255
Safety Precautions ................................................................................256
Laser Caution ................................................................................256
ESD Caution .................................................................................256
Understanding and Working With Fiber Optics ..................................257
Basic Principles .............................................................................257
Handling and Connecting Fibers ..................................................258
Cleaning Optical Fibers ................................................................259
Preparing the X75HD/X75SD for Servicing .......................................261
Common Replacement Part Numbers ..................................................262
Installing the X75OPT-HDDUOCON Software Key ..........................262
Installing a Frame-Mounted Local Control Panel ................................263
Installing and Removing an Audio Synchronizer Module ...................264
Installing a New Module ...............................................................264
Removing an Existing Module .....................................................268
Installing and Removing HDTV Modules ...........................................269
Installing a New Module ...............................................................269
Removing an Existing Module .....................................................273
Installing and Removing X75OPT-A3D or X75OPT-PQM Modules .274
Installing a New Module ...............................................................274
Removing an Existing Module .....................................................278
Installing and Removing the Streaming Module .................................279

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Installing a New Module .............................................................. 279
Removing an Existing Module .................................................... 282
Launching QuickTime in CCS Pilot and Navigator .................... 282
Installing Noise Reduction, Auto Audio/Video Timing, and Audio Limiter
Software Options ................................................................................. 285
Installing a Software Option ........................................................ 285
Operating the X75OPT-AS-16 /8-L Audio Limiters ................... 285
Installing a Dolby Decoder Module .................................................... 288
Replacing a Power Supply .................................................................. 290
Installing a Redundant Power Supply ................................................. 293
Installing Fans ..................................................................................... 299
Appendix D: Software
Overview ............................................................................................. 303
Upgrading Module Firmware .............................................................. 304
Upgrading the Firmware .............................................................. 304
Configuring SNMP Support ................................................................ 311
Configuring Third-Party SNMP Software Control ...................... 315
Monitoring and Control Using Leitch MIBs ....................................... 317
Appendix E: Alarms
Overview ............................................................................................. 321
Configure Alarms Options .................................................................. 322
Alarms List .......................................................................................... 323
Appendix F: Specifications
Overview ............................................................................................. 331
Video Specifications ........................................................................... 332
Input ............................................................................................. 332
Output ........................................................................................... 336
Audio Specifications ........................................................................... 340
Input ............................................................................................. 340
Output ........................................................................................... 341
I/O Specifications ................................................................................ 343
Communication Specifications ........................................................... 344
Hardware Specifications ..................................................................... 345
Power Consumption ............................................................................ 346
HD Conversion Capabilities ................................................................ 349
Video Propagation Delay .................................................................... 349
Video Path .................................................................................... 352

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Index
Keywords .............................................................................................355

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Preface
Manual Information
Purpose
This manual details the features, installation procedures, operational
procedures, and specifications of the X75HD/X75SD Multiple Path
Converters and Frame Synchronizers.
Audience
This manual is written for engineers, technicians, and operators
responsible for the installation, setup, and/or operation of the X75HD/
X75SD Multiple Path Converters and Frame Synchronizers.
Revision History
Table P-1. Manual Revision History
Edition Date Details
Preliminary December 2004 Preliminary release
A January 2005 Initial release
B April 2005 Addition of SD capabilities, new packages, options, and index
C June 2005 Addition of X75OPT-HDDUOCON option, software upgrade procedures,
and alarms list
D March 2006 Addition of streaming and video/audio timing options, improved alarms
list, specifications and features changes

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Writing Conventions
To enhance your understanding, the authors of this manual have
adhered to the following text conventions:
Obtaining Leitch Documents
Leitch documents can be viewed or downloaded from the Leitch
Web site at www.leitch.com (go to Support>Documentation).
Alternatively, contact your Leitch 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 email 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
Leitch has carefully inspected, tested, and calibrated this product before
shipment to ensure years of stable and troublefree 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 Leitch 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 Leitch packaging, in the event that you
need to return a product for servicing. If the original packaging is not
available, you can purchase replacement packaging from Leitch at a
modest cost, or supply your own packaging as long as it meets the
following criteria:
• Withstands the weight of the product
• Holds the product rigid within the packaging
• Leaves at least two inches of space between the product and the
container
• Protects the corners of the product
Ship products back to Leitch for servicing prepaid and, if possible, in
the original packaging material. If the product is still within the
warranty period, Leitch will return the product prepaid after servicing.

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Safety Terms and Symbols
Terms and Symbols Used in this Manual
Terms and Symbols Found on the Product
WARNING statements and icons identify conditions or practices
that can result in personal injury or loss of life. High voltage is
present. Uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s
enclosure may be sufficient to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
CAUTION statements and icons identify conditions or practices
that can result in damage to the equipment or other property.
Important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions are
included in the literature accompanying the product.
CAUTION statements and icons identify conditions or practices
that can result in damage to the equipment or other property if
proper care during use and transport is not taken.
DANGER: Indicates a hazard for high voltage, fire, or personal
injury immediately accessible as one reads the marking
WARNING: Indicates a personal injury hazard not immediately
accessible as one reads the marking
CAUTION: Indicates a hazard to property, including the product,
or the need to take attention and refer to the manual
Protective ground (earth) terminal
FUSE: Replace with same type and rating of fuse
Observe precautions for handling electrostatic-sensitive devices

Section I—Startup
This section contains the following topics:
•“Chapter 1: Introduction” on page 3
•“Chapter 2: Applications” on page 35
•“Chapter 3: Module and Back Panel Descriptions” on page 51
•“Chapter 4: System Installation and Connections” on page 67
•“Chapter 5: Initial Configuration” on page 85
The content contained in this section will give you a general
understanding of the X75HD/X75SD models. Features and options are
described, along with details on how to install the system and begin
operation.