Lynx P AR 5610 User manual

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Reference Manual
P AR 5610
Aspect Ratio Converter with
optional UP/DOWN/CROSS Conversion
Revision 1.1 - January 2009
This Manual Supports Device Revisions:
P AR 5610 Firmware Revision
282
Control System GUI Release
4.4.0
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LYNX Technik AG
Brunnenweg 3
D 64331 Weiterstadt
Germany
www.lynx-technik.com

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Contents
WARRANTY.................................................................................................................................... 4
REGULATORY INFORMATION..................................................................................................... 5
Europe......................................................................................................................................... 5
Declaration of Conformity ....................................................................................................... 5
USA 5
FCC 47 Part 15....................................................................................................................... 5
GETTING STARTED....................................................................................................................... 6
Packaging.................................................................................................................................... 6
ESD Warning............................................................................................................................... 6
Preventing ESD Damage............................................................................................................ 6
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................. 7
Input Video Formats.................................................................................................................... 7
Output Video Formats................................................................................................................. 7
Audio Processing ........................................................................................................................ 7
DolbyE..................................................................................................................................... 7
ARC (Aspect Ratio Conversion).................................................................................................. 8
Conversion from 16:9 to 4:3 Aspect Ratios............................................................................ 8
Conversions from 4:3 to 16:9 Aspect Ratio............................................................................ 9
ARC Image Size and Positioning............................................................................................ 9
Video Processing ...................................................................................................................... 10
Proc Amp Functions.............................................................................................................. 10
Aperture Correction............................................................................................................... 10
Test Patterns......................................................................................................................... 10
Programmable Video Delay (optional: OC-5610-VDLY) ...................................................... 10
Fixed Delays ......................................................................................................................... 11
GPI Function......................................................................................................................... 12
Freeze input with GPI......................................................................................................................12
GPI Options.....................................................................................................................................12
FUNCTIONAL DIAGRAM............................................................................................................. 13
CONNECTIONS ............................................................................................................................ 13
MODULE LAYOUT ....................................................................................................................... 14
INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................ 15
FIRMWARE OPTIONS.................................................................................................................. 16
User Setting with GPI Control (OC-5610-USET) ...................................................................... 16
Metadata Option (OC-5610-META) .......................................................................................... 16
Up/Down/Cross Conv. Option (OC-5610-UPXD)...................................................................... 16
Down conversion....................................................................................................................... 16
4:3 Letterbox......................................................................................................................... 16
4:3 Center Cut....................................................................................................................... 16
4:3 Stretch to Fill................................................................................................................... 17
Up Conversion........................................................................................................................... 17
16:9 Center Cut..................................................................................................................... 17
16:9 PillarBox........................................................................................................................ 17
16:9 Stretch to Fill................................................................................................................. 18
Cross Conversion...................................................................................................................... 18
Image size and Positioning ....................................................................................................... 18

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Color Space Conversion ........................................................................................................... 18
SETTINGS AND CONTROL......................................................................................................... 19
Multi Function Switch ................................................................................................................ 19
Using the Local Display Menus................................................................................................. 19
Menu Structure.......................................................................................................................... 20
LED STATUS INDICATORS......................................................................................................... 23
SDI in Status LED 1 .................................................................................................................. 23
ALARM LED.............................................................................................................................. 23
CONTROL SYSTEM GUI.............................................................................................................. 24
Main Tab ................................................................................................................................... 25
Signal Routing....................................................................................................................... 25
Video Proc Tab.......................................................................................................................... 26
Device Status........................................................................................................................ 26
High Quality Up and Cross Conversion (OC-5610-XUPD)....................................................... 27
Input Aspect Ratio................................................................................................................. 27
Output Format....................................................................................................................... 27
Conversion Mode.................................................................................................................. 28
Input Cropping ...................................................................................................................... 28
Output Insertion .................................................................................................................... 28
Output Proc Tabs...................................................................................................................... 28
Color Space Conversion....................................................................................................... 29
Aperture Correction............................................................................................................... 29
H and V Blanking .................................................................................................................. 29
Video Delay Adjustment (optional: OC-5610-VDLY)............................................................ 29
Settings................................................................................................................................. 29
Freeze Mode......................................................................................................................... 30
Test Pattern Pre-select......................................................................................................... 30
Test Pattern Standard........................................................................................................... 30
Test Pattern Enable .............................................................................................................. 30
Video Adjustments................................................................................................................ 31
User Presets (optional: OC-5610-USET).................................................................................. 31
Options Tab............................................................................................................................... 32
Events Tab ................................................................................................................................ 33
SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................................................... 34
SERVICE....................................................................................................................................... 35
Parts List ................................................................................................................................... 35
Technical Support ..................................................................................................................... 35
CONTACT INFORMATION........................................................................................................... 35

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Warranty
LYNX Technik AG warrants that the product will be free from defects in materials
and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of shipment. If this
product proves defective during the warranty period, LYNX Technik AG at its
option will either repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor,
or will provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product.
In order to obtain service under this warranty, customer must notify LYNX
Technik of the defect before expiration of the warranty period and make suitable
arrangements for the performance of service. Customer shall be responsible for
packaging and shipping the defective product to the service center designated by
LYNX Technik, with shipping charges prepaid. LYNX Technik shall pay for the
return of the product to the customer if the shipment is within the country which
the LYNX Technik service center is located. Customer shall be responsible for
payment of all shipping charges, duties, taxes and any other charges for
products returned to any other locations.
This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure, or damage caused by
improper use or improper or inadequate maintenance and care. LYNX Technik
shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty a) to repair damage
resulting from attempts by personnel other than LYNX Technik representatives to
install, repair or service the product; b) to repair damage resulting from improper
use or connection to incompatible equipment; c) to repair any damage or
malfunction caused by the use of non LYNX Technik supplies; or d) to service a
product which has been modified or integrated with other products when the
effect of such modification or integration increases the time or difficulty servicing
the product.
THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY LYNX TECHNIK WITH RESPECT TO THIS
PRODUCT IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
LYNX TECHNIK AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. LYNX
TECHNIK`S RESPONISIBILITY TO REPAIR AND REPLACE DEFECTIVE
PRODUCTS IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE
CUSTOMER FOR BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. LYNX TECHNIK AND ITS
VENDORS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL,
INCIDENTIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IRRESPECTIVE OF
WHETHER LYNX TECHNIK OR THE VENDOR HAS ADVANCE NOTICE OF
THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

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Regulatory information
Europe
Declaration of Conformity
USA
FCC 47 Part 15
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to the part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense
We LYNX Technik AG
Brunnenweg 3
D-64331 Weiterstadt
Germany
Declare under our sole responsibility that the product
TYPE: P AR 5610
To which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following
standards (environments E1-E3):
EN 55103-1 /1996
EN 55103-2 /1996
EN 60950 /2001
Following the provisions of 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC directives.
Winfried Deckelmann
Weiterstadt, November 2008
Place and date of issue Legal Signature

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Getting Started
Most CardModules are installed into the rack frames and system tested in the factory. If
this is an upgrade part or service exchange item then the module is supplied in a padded
cardboard carton which includes the CardModule, rear connection plate and mounting
screws.
Packaging
The shipping carton and packaging materials provide protection for the module during
transit. Please retain the shipping cartons in case subsequent shipping of the product
becomes necessary. Do not remove the module from its protective static bag unless
observing adequate ESD precautions. Please see below.
ESD Warning
This product is static sensitive. Please use caution and use preventative measures to
prevent static discharge or damage could result to module.
Preventing ESD Damage
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage occurs when electronic assemblies or the
components are improperly handled and can result in complete or intermittent failure.
Do not handle the module unless using an ESD-preventative wrist strap and ensure that
it makes good skin contact. Connect the strap to any solid grounding source such as any
exposed metal on the rack chassis or any other unpainted metal surface.
Caution
Periodically check the resistance value of the antistatic strap. The measurement should
be between 1 and 10 Megohms.

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Product Description
The P AR 5610 module is a high performance Aspect Ratio Converter with optional Up-
/Down- and Cross Conversion.
Firmware options provide the ability to easily add additional options which includes:
•12 frames video delay (option code OC-5610-VDLY)
•HQ Up/Down/Cross Conversion (option code OC-5610-UPXD)
•Stored module presets with GPI recall (option code OC-5610-USET)
•Metadata Option (AFD/Closed Captions/Timecode) (option code OC-5610-META)
Firmware options can be added at any time with a license code. No hardware or
Firmware modifications are required.
Input Video Formats
The module has one multi-format serial digital input with automatic input detection. The
module will detect the following input standards and configure the input stage
automatically for operation in the connected format.
SDTV Formats
HDTV Formats
525 / 59.94Hz
1080i / 59.94Hz
625 / 50Hz
1080i / 60Hz
1080i / 50Hz
720P / 59.94Hz
720P / 60Hz
720P / 50Hz
Output Video Formats
The module provides four SDI outputs, user assignable in two sets of two outputs; these
sets can be mapped independently to any of the two internal channels. Supported output
video formats are:
SDTV Formats
HDTV Formats
525 / 59.94Hz
1080i / 59.94Hz
625 / 50Hz
1080i / 60Hz
1080i / 50Hz
720P / 59.94Hz
720P / 60Hz
720P / 50Hz
The output format frequency (or frame rate) is determined by the frame rate of the input
signal.
Audio Processing
The module will de-embed the complete audio payload from the incoming SDI stream (4
AES groups = 8 AES = 16 audio channels) and re-embed the audio with a matching
delay, which compensates for the video delay in this module.
DolbyE
Note. The module will support DolbyE in a future release. When implemented the module
will not be providing DolbyE encoding or decoding capability, but have the capability to
de-embed synchronize / delay and re-embed any existing DolbyE signals through the
module transparently (while preserving guard band timing).

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ARC (Aspect Ratio Conversion)
The module provides one High Quality ARC (Aspect Ratio Converter) which can be used
to convert SDTV signals between 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratios. This ARC is a high quality
image processor which has extended functionality including manually adjustable image
size and position.
Modes supported are as follows:
Conversion from 16:9 to 4:3 Aspect Ratios
4:3 Letterbox
This takes the 16:9 aspect ratio of the input signal and fits it horizontally into the 4:3 SD
image area with black bars at the top and bottom of the image.
4:3 Center Cut
This mode cuts the center portion of the 16:9 input signal and fills the 4:3 SD image area
4:3 Stretch to Fill
This mode takes the 16:9 input signal and distorts (vertically stretches) the image to fit
the available 4:3 SD image area.

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Conversions from 4:3 to 16:9 Aspect Ratio
16:9 PillarBox
This takes the 4:3 aspect ratio of the input signal and fits it vertically into the 16:9 SD
image area with black bars at the left and right of the image.
16:9 Center Cut
This mode cuts the horizontal center portion of the 4:3 input signal and fills the 16:9 SD
image area (cropping the top and bottom of the image)
16:9 Stretch to Fill
This mode takes the 4:3 input signal and distorts (horizontally stretches) the image to fit
the available 16:9 SD image area
ARC Image Size and Positioning
The single high quality ARC provides the ability to manually adjust image position and
size during the conversion process. Please refer to the GUI section of this manual for
more information of the controls provided and how to use them.

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Video Processing
Proc Amp Functions
Each of the two output channels has an associated video proc amp which provides user
adjustable Gain / Saturation / Black Level and Hue using on screen sliders.
Aperture Correction
An adjustable horizontal aperture corrector is provided for each of the two output
channels. This can be used to add (or remove) image sharpness as required.
Note. When using the down converter the filtering process results in a very slight
loss of high frequency information (which is normal), the aperture corrector can
be used to compensate for this slight loss.
Test Patterns
Each of the two output channels has its own independent test pattern generator which
provides a wide selection of test patterns which can be switched into each output. (The
Test pattern will follow the selected output standard selected for each channel).
The selected test pattern is also available as one of the modes the synchronizer will
switch to when excessive video TRS errors are encountered. Possible synchronizer
actions when the input video errors become excessive are:
•Freeze Field 1
•Freeze Field 2
•Freeze Frame
•Selected Test Pattern
•Black
Programmable Video Delay (optional: OC-5610-VDLY)
Each of the two SDI outputs has separate programmable video delays which can be set
(independently) between 0 and 12 frames (max). The adjustment is available in pixel, line
and full frame increments.
Note The ARC (including the OC-5610-UPXD option, if installed) has fixed frame
delays depending on the signal path and selected function (see below). The 0 >
12 frame user adjustment is additional delay relative to the fixed delays.
This adjustment will delay the video output relative to the connected reference by the
delay setting specified. (+ fixed delay)