Lynx P VD 5660 D User manual

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Reference Manual
P VD 5660 D
P VD 5660 B
Dual Channel SD/HD Multi-rate Frame Synchronizer with Full
Embedded and External AES Audio Support
Revision 1.3 - October 2008
This Manual Supports Device Revisions:
P VD 5660 Firmware Revision 275
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.................................................................................................................................... 5
REGULATORY INFORMATION..................................................................................................... 6
Europe......................................................................................................................................... 6
Declaration of Conformity .......................................................................................................6
USA 6
FCC 47 Part 15....................................................................................................................... 6
GETTING STARTED....................................................................................................................... 7
Packaging.................................................................................................................................... 7
ESD Warning............................................................................................................................... 7
Preventing ESD Damage........................................................................................................ 7
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION............................................................................................................. 8
Input Video Formats.................................................................................................................... 8
Output Video Formats................................................................................................................. 8
Input Reference Signal................................................................................................................ 9
Frame Synchronization ............................................................................................................... 9
Audio Processing ...................................................................................................................... 10
Pathway 1 ............................................................................................................................. 10
Pathway 2 ............................................................................................................................. 10
Pathway 3 and Pathway 4 .................................................................................................... 10
DolbyE................................................................................................................................... 10
ARC (Aspect Ratio Conversion)................................................................................................ 11
Conversion from 16:9 to 4:3 Aspect Ratios.......................................................................... 11
4:3 Letterbox..................................................................................................................... 11
4:3 Center Cut ..................................................................................................................11
4:3 Stretch to Fill............................................................................................................... 11
Conversions from 4:3 to 16:9 Aspect Ratio.......................................................................... 12
16:9 PillarBox.................................................................................................................... 12
16:9 Center Cut ................................................................................................................ 12
16:9 Stretch to Fill............................................................................................................. 12
ARC Image Size and Positioning.......................................................................................... 12
Video Processing ...................................................................................................................... 13
Proc Amp Functions..............................................................................................................13
Aperture Correction............................................................................................................... 13
Test Patterns......................................................................................................................... 13
Programmable Video Delay.................................................................................................. 13
Fixed Delays......................................................................................................................... 14
GPI Function ............................................................................................................................. 15
Switch Inputs......................................................................................................................... 15
Freeze input with GPI ...........................................................................................................16
GPI Options .......................................................................................................................... 16
FUNCTIONAL DIAGRAM............................................................................................................. 16
MODULE LAYOUT ....................................................................................................................... 18
CONNECTIONS............................................................................................................................ 19
Video ......................................................................................................................................... 19
External Audio (AES) ................................................................................................................ 19
INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................ 20

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FIRMWARE OPTIONS.................................................................................................................. 21
Second Input Option (OC-5660-SCND).................................................................................... 21
User Setting with GPI Control (OC-5660-USET)...................................................................... 21
Metadata Option (OC-5660-META) .......................................................................................... 21
Down Conversion Option (OC-5660-DWN) .............................................................................. 22
4:3 Letterbox......................................................................................................................... 22
4:3 Center Cut....................................................................................................................... 22
4:3 Stretch to Fill................................................................................................................... 22
Up/Down/Cross Conv. Option (OC-5660-UPXD)...................................................................... 23
Down conversion .................................................................................................................. 23
Up Conversion...................................................................................................................... 23
16:9 Center Cut ................................................................................................................ 23
16:9 PillarBox.................................................................................................................... 23
16:9 Stretch to Fill............................................................................................................. 23
Cross Conversion...................................................................................................................... 24
Image size and Positioning....................................................................................................... 24
COLOR SPACE CONVERSION................................................................................................... 24
SETTINGS AND CONTROL......................................................................................................... 25
Multi Function Switch ................................................................................................................ 25
Using the Local Display Menus................................................................................................. 25
Menu Structure.......................................................................................................................... 26
LED STATUS INDICATORS......................................................................................................... 27
SDI 1 Status LED 1................................................................................................................... 27
SDI 2 Status LED 2................................................................................................................... 27
Ref Status LED 3....................................................................................................................... 27
ALARM LED.............................................................................................................................. 27
CONTROL SYSTEM GUI..............................................................................................................28
Main Tab ................................................................................................................................... 29
REF in Select........................................................................................................................ 29
Signal Routing....................................................................................................................... 29
Test Patterns......................................................................................................................... 29
Video Proc Tab.......................................................................................................................... 30
General Video Settings......................................................................................................... 30
External Reference Source .............................................................................................. 30
Frequency Pre-select ....................................................................................................... 30
Device Status.................................................................................................................... 31
SDI 1 and SDI 2 Inputs (Input 2 is optional)..................................................................... 31
Video Converter 1 and 2 (OC-5660-DWN option)............................................................ 31
Converter Source......................................................................................................... 32
Down Converter Mode................................................................................................. 32
SDTV Aspect Ratio Converter Mode................................................................................ 32
16:9 to 4:3 Conversion................................................................................................. 32
4:3 to 16:9 Conversion................................................................................................. 32
HQ Scaler Tab........................................................................................................................... 32
High Quality Up and Cross Conversion (OC-5660-XUPD).............................................. 32
HQ Scaler Source ........................................................................................................ 33
Input Aspect Ratio........................................................................................................ 33
Output Format.............................................................................................................. 33
Conversion Mode......................................................................................................... 33
Input Cropping.............................................................................................................. 33
Output Cropping........................................................................................................... 33
Output Proc Tabs...................................................................................................................... 34

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Color Space Conversion....................................................................................................... 34
Aperture Correction............................................................................................................... 35
H and V Blanking.................................................................................................................. 35
Video Delay Adjustment........................................................................................................ 35
Settings................................................................................................................................. 35
Freeze Mode......................................................................................................................... 35
Test Pattern Pre-select.........................................................................................................36
Test Pattern Standard...........................................................................................................36
Test Pattern Enable.............................................................................................................. 36
Video Adjustments................................................................................................................ 36
Timing Tab ................................................................................................................................ 37
AES Input Crossbar Tab........................................................................................................... 38
Pathway 1 ............................................................................................................................. 39
Pathway 2 ............................................................................................................................. 39
Pathway 3 and 4................................................................................................................... 39
AES Proc Tab............................................................................................................................ 40
AES Out Tab............................................................................................................................. 41
Setting Mono Cross Points ................................................................................................... 41
Output Mux Tabs....................................................................................................................... 43
User Presets Tab ...................................................................................................................... 44
To save a preset................................................................................................................... 44
To load a saved preset ......................................................................................................... 44
Setting GPI control of Preset selections............................................................................... 45
GPI Influence........................................................................................................................ 45
Options Tab............................................................................................................................... 46
Events Tab................................................................................................................................ 47
Log in GUI Function.............................................................................................................. 47
Alarm Activation.................................................................................................................... 47
SNMP Support...................................................................................................................... 47
SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................................................... 48
SERVICE....................................................................................................................................... 50
Parts List ................................................................................................................................... 50
Technical Support ..................................................................................................................... 50
CONTACT INFORMATION........................................................................................................... 50

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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) year 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 VD 5660 B, P VD 5660 D
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, August 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 VD 5660 FLEXCARD is a high performance dual channel SD/HD frame
synchronizer with full embedded and external AES audio support. Basic functionality is a
single channel mutliformat frame synchronizer and SDTV ARC.
Firmware options provide the ability to easily add additional options which includes:
•Second Input
(option code OC-5660-SCND)
•2 Channels of Basic Down Conversion (option code OC-5660-DWN)
•Single channel of HQ UP/DOWN/CROSS conversion (option code OC-5660-UPXD)
•Stored module presets with GPI recall (option code OC-5660-USET)
•Metadata Option (AFD/Closed Captions/Timecode) (option code OC-5660-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 two multi-format serial digital inputs (second input is optional) 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
Note. As the synchronizer uses a single studio reference input both input signals should
be the same input frequency (frame rate) as the reference for normal operation. (Formats
can be different but the frame rate must match for example:
Input 1 = 1080i/59.94Hz and Input 2 = 525 59.94Hz with a 59.94Hz reference is valid.
Input 1 = 1080i/59.94Hz and Input 2 = 720P/50Hz with a 59.94Hz input is not valid and
input 2 will have a disturbed or corrupted output signal.
Output Video Formats
The module provides eight SDI outputs, user assignable in four sets of two outputs; these
sets can be mapped independently to any of the two input 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

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The output format frequency (or frame rate) is determined by the connected reference
signal and the output will remain fixed to this reference regardless of the connected input
signals.
For input signals mismatched to the connected reference frame rate, the synchronizer will
show this as an “async” source (indicated by a yellow status indication in the GUI) and
any output signal derived from this “async” source will show video disturbances.
For down conversion or HQ up / down / cross conversion additional firmware options are
required. Without these options installed the frame synchronizer passes the video in the
connected input format. (SDTV Aspect Ratio Conversion functionality is included as part
of the basic module).
Basic function (with no conversion option(s) installed)
With a 59.94Hz Reference Signal Connected (Bi-level or Tri-level)
Input Format Output
525 / 59.94Hz 525 / 59.94Hz
1080i / 59.94Hz 1080i / 59.94Hz
720P / 59.94Hz 720P / 59.94Hz
With a 50Hz Reference Signal Connected (Bi-level or Tri-level)
Input Format Output
625 / 50Hz 625 / 50Hz
1080i / 50Hz 1080i / 50Hz
720P / 50Hz 720P / 50Hz
With a 60Hz Reference Signal Connected (Bi level or Tri level)
Input Format Output
1080i / 60Hz 1080i / 60Hz
720P / 60Hz 720P / 60Hz
Input Reference Signal
The module has a very flexible input reference stage which facilitates the use of either
SDTV analog bi-phase sync (i.e. black burst) or HDTV analog tri-level sync. The
reference input is “cross lock” compatible so a SDTV reference can be used to frequency
lock HDTV signals (and visa versa). The connected reference is auto detected and the
synchronizer automatically configures the outputs to the frame rate of the connected
reference signal.
Supported reference signals are shown below.
SDTV Analog Bi-Level Sync HDTV Analog Tri-Level Sync
525 / 59.94Hz 1080i / 59.94Hz
625 / 50Hz 1080i / 60Hz
1080i / 50Hz
720P / 59.94Hz
720P / 60Hz
720P / 50Hz
Frame Synchronization
Two independent frame synchronizers are provided, one for each input channel. (Second
input is optional). The algorithms used are extremely robust and very tolerant of poor
input signals. The Synchronizers use “Flywheel” functionality. This allows the module to

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recover from any missing sync pulses on the input signals by predicting where they
should be and then re-inserting them.
Audio Processing
The module will de-embed the complete audio payload from each incoming SDI stream
(4 AES groups = 8 AES = 16 audio channels). Audio is de-embedded from both input SDI
signals passed to an AES audio input matrix along with 4 External AES inputs.
The AES input matrix has 20 selectable input channels. There are 4 separate audio
pathways through the frame synchronizer, each one selected according to the application
and requirements for audio processing. Any of the 20 AES channels can be mapped into
any of the 4 internal audio pathways.
The audio streams can be individually delayed in various zones (see GUI section).
Pathway 1
This audio pathway is scaled 8 AES wide (16 channel). The audio is fed through
selectable sample rate converters (SRC’s) where the audio is re-sampled, synchronized
and then fed into full a full audio processing stage, which includes mono gain adjust,
mute, phase inversion, silence and overload detection
Audio using this pathway will be free from any audio interference (“pops and clicks”)
when frames are dropped or repeated by the frame synchronizer.
Note. This pathway should not be used with the SRC’s on for encoded DolbyE
audio.
Pathway 2
This pathway is scaled 12 AES wide (24 channels) and bypasses any sample rate
conversion so any of these channels are DolbyE transparent through the synchronizer. It
is assumed the audio is already synchronous to the connected reference signal (no audio
synchronization is performed by the Synchronizer(s) on these audio channels)
Pathway 3 and Pathway 4
Each of these two pathways are 4 AES wide (8 channels) and these bypass all internal
audio processing and audio synchronization. These channels are simply de-embedded
audio which maintain their synchronization to the respective incoming SDI stream. These
channels cannot be re-embedded back into the output SDI signals, but can be routed to
the external AES outputs using the output matrix for external processing.
Pathways 1 and 2 are fed into 4 independent mono audio output crossbars which provide
16 channels of audio to 4 independent output embedders, one for each of the SDI
outputs. (Fourth output is optional). There is also a 4 x AES (8 channel) external output
via an independent mono crossbar if required.
Note. All external AES connections are isolated through transformer coupling.
DolbyE
The PVD 5660 is transparent to any embedded or external DolbyE bit streams under the
following conditions:
a) The input is synchronous OR,
b) If the input is asynchronous and no internal scaler is used to process the signal.