Leitch X75HD User manual

X75 Product Guide
Multiple Path Frame Synchronizer, Converter and More …
June 2005

X75 Product Guide
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The information, specifications and designs contained in this guide are subject to change without
notice or obligation.
Contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any form without the written permission of
Leitch Technology Corporation, Inc.
Copyright
Copyright © 2005, Leitch Technology, Inc. All rights reserved.
Leitch is a registered trademark of Leitch Technology Corporation that may be registered in some
jurisdictions. X75,X75SD, X75HD,Pilot,Navigator, CCS and DPS-575 are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Leitch Technology Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. The
names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective
owners.
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information that you need.
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Contents
Introduction .....................................................................................................................3
Market Requirements........................................................................................................................3
About the X75...................................................................................................................................4
Positioning Statement .......................................................................................................................4
Value Propositions ............................................................................................................................4
Key Message.....................................................................................................................................4
Product Overview............................................................................................................5
Functionality and Application...........................................................................................................5
I/O Flexibility....................................................................................................................................5
Video Processing ..............................................................................................................................6
Audio Processing ..............................................................................................................................6
Metadata............................................................................................................................................6
Control and Monitoring ....................................................................................................................6
User-selectable Modes ......................................................................................................................7
Remote Flexibility ............................................................................................................................7
Features and Benefits.....................................................................................................8
Summary — Key Features and Benefits ...........................................................................................8
In Depth — Key Features and Benefits ............................................................................................8
Product Features...........................................................................................................10
Processing .......................................................................................................................................10
Inputs and Outputs ..........................................................................................................................10
Audio ..............................................................................................................................................11
Control and Monitoring ..................................................................................................................11
Miscellaneous Features ...................................................................................................................11
Front Panel ....................................................................................................................12
Rear Panel......................................................................................................................12
Functional Block Diagrams..........................................................................................13
X75SD Base Model ........................................................................................................................13
X75-DPS-575 Base Model..............................................................................................................13
X75HD Base Model........................................................................................................................14
X75HD with X75OPT-HDDUOCON ............................................................................................14
8 Channel Audio Synchronizer Option ...........................................................................................15
16 Channel Audio Synchronizer Option .........................................................................................15
Control Architecture .....................................................................................................16
Pilot and Navigator GUI .................................................................................................................17
Web Server Menus..........................................................................................................................19
Who needs an X75? ......................................................................................................20
Applications...................................................................................................................20
Advantages, Strengths and Differentiations ..............................................................22
Key X75 Advantages ......................................................................................................................22
Top Ten Strengths...........................................................................................................................22
Key Differentiations........................................................................................................................23
Hardware and Software Options..................................................................................24
1RU Packages .................................................................................................................................24
Hardware Options ...........................................................................................................................25
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Software Key Options.....................................................................................................................25
Ordering Information ....................................................................................................26
Packages..........................................................................................................................................26
Hardware Options ...........................................................................................................................28
Software Key Options.....................................................................................................................28
Cable Options..................................................................................................................................29
Spares Kit and Extra Manuals.........................................................................................................29
Specifications................................................................................................................30
HD-SDI Video Input.......................................................................................................................31
HDTV Fiber Video Input................................................................................................................31
SD-SDI Video Input........................................................................................................................31
S-Video Input..................................................................................................................................32
Analog Composite Video Input ......................................................................................................32
Component Input ............................................................................................................................33
Genlock Input..................................................................................................................................33
HD-SDI Video Output ....................................................................................................................34
HDTV Fiber Video Output .............................................................................................................34
SD-SDI Video Output.....................................................................................................................35
Composite Output ...........................................................................................................................35
Component Output..........................................................................................................................36
DVI Output .....................................................................................................................................36
AES / DARS Input..........................................................................................................................36
Analog Audio Input ........................................................................................................................37
AES Output.....................................................................................................................................37
Analog Audio Output......................................................................................................................38
Multi-I/O.........................................................................................................................................39
DV I/O ............................................................................................................................................39
Control/Streaming I/O.....................................................................................................................39
RS-232/RS-422 ...............................................................................................................................39
Weight and Dimension....................................................................................................................40
Power ..............................................................................................................................................40
HD Conversion ...............................................................................................................................42
Frequently Asked Questions .......................................................................................43
General Questions...........................................................................................................................43
Fiber Optics Questions....................................................................................................................44
Streaming, Compressed and Metadata Questions ...........................................................................44
Control Questions ...........................................................................................................................45
Video Questions..............................................................................................................................46
Audio Questions..............................................................................................................................49
X75 Advertisement........................................................................................................51
X75HD Brochure............................................................................................................52
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Introduction
This guide provides detailed information about the X75HD™ and X75SD™ systems, and how each fits into the
Video Processing Product line. The following topics are discussed:
Market Requirements •
About the X75 •
Positioning Statement •
Value Propositions •
Key Message •
Market Requirements
As we move to fully digital and hybrid systems in both standard and high definition formats, the requirements for
processing are increasing. On a worldwide basis, high definition is becoming more prevalent — with the use of
wide screen and surround sound becoming more popular in home theatre environments.
Because the requirements for processing are increasing, customer demands for more functionality in new 1RU
packages are increasing in parallel. This increased functionality includes:
Up, down, cross and aspect ratio conversion for use in hybrid facilities.•
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Analog, digital compressed and embedded audio.
Multi-channel audio for surround sound and multiple language applications.
Advanced audio processing such as decompression and compression. This processing (especially
audio compression) requires increased video delay for proper lip sync.
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol). This popular protocol, which is used in the telecom
industry for monitoring equipment, has become an important requirement in the television industry.
The ability to take legacy analog signals into the digital domain (with the best processing at the best
price). This step is important — especially before upconverting and compressing video signals.
Interfaces for high definition including optical fiber and DVI-D.
~ Optical fiber is required for long cable runs (>100m / 300ft.).
~ DVI is becoming more popular as an interface into LCD and plasma type picture displays.
Intelligent input processing for alarming and auto-switchover — for purposes of reducing downtime.
Increased use of metadata:
~ Digital video and audio are the data “essence” of a program signal.
~ In today’s facilities, there are many forms of “data about the essence” (or metadata) that travel
along with the video and audio signals.
~ Requirements vary — in some cases, a transparent metadata pass-through is required. In
other cases, you may wish to change the metadata.
Dual power supplies for increased reliability in critical situations.
Front-to-back forced airflow.
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